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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-10


Coy. Dix favors the scheme for New York
Board of Commerce absorbing all the existing
commercial commissions. -
1t IS reported that another Cuban expedition
is to be fitted out here. ~
zoe l'entland, the well known circus man, died
at the insane Asylum on BlackwelPs Island
yesterday. He was a native of Boston.
THE Herald reproaches Mayor Havemeyer for
ABUSE OF the Republican party which elected
n Mayor, and charges him with joining the
Tammanyites.
The purchase of the Cuban Geographic cable
line by the Western Union CO., this week. pre-
vented Its falling into the hands Of London
Company rsz&-sFg HaFFR
The Heralds financial article states that it is
believed that the Syndicate failed to- place the
three hundred millions of bouds.
1t is stated that two cavalry regiments have
been ordered to the Rio Grande.
The gift concert saloon, ga Broadway, was
again broken up by the police to-day, and three
men selling tickets were arrested and failed.
Bertholf the attempted murderer of Eber-
harft in Hoboken, was sent to Jail on failure to
give $4,000 bail.
The bank statement shows a loss in thn re-
serve of 81 ,058T75
Judge Benedict has decided that the owners
OF the tug Epsilon was liable for the full
amount OF damage caused by the explosion of
her boiler
The officers of the Pacific Mail Steamship
IVY o1O uCAey III tllo dIIlNdl VI UuG
Henry Channcey is probably caused by the de-
structlon OF the company wharf at Aspinwall
by the gale of Jan. 18th, which prevented her
from unloading and taking on board new
cargo.
A mass meeting of the Cubans was address
ed tonight by Gen. Melchor Agwro in regard
to the recent expedition in aid of Cuban indie
pendence, commanded by him. A committee
was appointed to solicit subscriptions, and
$4,000 was subscribed on the spot.
James Graham, shoe dealer at Little Neck,
Long Island, was murdered on Friday night.
His body was fearfully mutilated Robbery is
supposed to have the object.
The remains of Rev. DR., Storrs were removed
to-day from his pastoral residence to the cathe-
dral. Thousands assembled to witness the
ceremonies and fully 10000 persons viewed the
! remains. ----..-------- -e---.,---.-------~ .-y
Mrs Clarke, a passenger on the steamship
Cuba, sold her little son six years of age for
eight bottles Of porter. The little fellow start
ed with his buyers, Mr.. and Mrs Farmer, for
Ohio yesterday.
1t is thought that the Peruvian minister will
protest against the steamer Chickamaguaya
leaving this port as an armed Spanish war YES
sci for which she is being fitted.
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METEOROLOGICAL.
PRoBABIhrrIEs FOR THE NEXT TwENTT-FoUR
sE& HOURS.

PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT TwENTT-FoUR
8& HOURS
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL)
ri OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
Feb. TO- Il A. MD
For New England, north-westerly to south
westerly winds, diminishing in force, and clear
and very cold weather; for the Middle States,
winds gradually backing to south-westerly and
ssouth-easterly a rising temperature and clear
weather; for the Southern States east of the
Mississippi, light to fresh south-easterly and
south-westerly winds, rising temperature and
generally clear weather; from the Ohio valley
and Missouri, to the upper lakes, falling bar
ometer, rising temperature, fresh to very brisk
wiuds, yeering to southerly and westerly, and
increasing cloudiness, with probably light snow
from Minnesota to northern Michigan, but
south of this region to Missouri and the lower
Ohio valley, possibly light rain. The signal
officer reports the temperature at the following
places at II O'Clock Tonight New London Z
above; Boston IS: Portland 5; Burlington 2;
RochesterS; Cleveland 6; Port Dover, Canada,
3; Toronto 3; Kingston 8; Montreal A; Saugeen
below; Port Stanley 2 below; Quebec below.
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NEW YORK.
The Stokes Cnso-Jnige BOardnaan Ire
fuses q New Trfal or STAY OF Proceedimrs.

The Stokes Cnso-Jn9Ige BOartEnaan re
fsses Flew Trial or Stay OF Proceedings.
New YORK, Feb. S-Judge Boardman has
forwarded his decision in the Stokes case to the
District Attorney. He has denied the motion
for new trial aud refused to grant stay of
proceedings. His counsel at once proceeded to
apply for stay of proceedings before JUDGE
Davis of the Supreme Court
IKE New A0ny-$39e, O0O, geo Taken.
The Herald says that from all the informa-
ton accessible, outside of the Syndicate who
still withhold the figures, it seems that the sub
scribers to the new loan amounted to about two
hundred millions or two thirds of the amour
offered for disposal The SJ Indicate will proba-
bly, be able to market the rest of the bonds dur
ing the interval to December, when the con-
tract with them will expire.
Veterans Of tlac REexicnn War.
An adjourned meeting of the survivors of
the Mexican War was held this evening and
memorial to Congress was approved, which
sets forth that almost generation has passed
since the conquering column dictated an honor
able peace with Mexico, and but few of the
men who participated are left to ask q bounty
OF the government. That in view of the bene
hts derived by the nation through the acquisi-
ton OF California and New Mexico, they ask
Congress to give apension commemorative with
the results springing from their ser
vices and achievements. That as these PROV
inces were acquired from Mexico for the sum
Of S15, 900, added to cost of the war, and
this heritage was fought for by the private SCI
diers for 81 per month, they appeal to congress
to remember them in their declining years.
The Greeley VIII.
1t is expected that the. Surrogate of West
chester county will give his decision tomorrow
morning in regard to the two wills made by Mr..
Greeley.
A reception will be given on Sunday to Capt.
Aorero, by the Cubans Of this city, in honor of
the success of his recent expedition in the
steamer Edgar Stewart. EG1
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tee is not irrepairable ~ 'no the Commit
The Bien Public acknovlad,,o, a.,
the situation. '9e' Inc gravity of
The Journal Debates thinks that tba A,so..
bly, VIII not accept all the recommendation nf
the committee, and will ultimately pronomnc co
in favor of President Theirs. r'"N'e
International Congress,
VIENNA, Feb. 6-Count Andrassy has in
formed Mr.. Jay, American Minister, that the
Austrian government consents to the assem-
bling of an International Congress in this city,
pending the Industrial Exposition, to consider
the best mode for encouraging useful inven-
tons and manufactures. After the close of the
session he will, in accordance with the desire of
President Grant, negotiate treaty on the sub
iect between the United States and Austria.
Dcasl. Of an Empress.
VIENNA, Feb. 9.-Empress Caroline Angus
to. widow Of Emperor Francis, L, and Grand
mother of The reigning Emperor, died yester-
day, age eighty-one.
Church and State.
BERNE, Feb 8-The Swiss Council of State
has stopped the salaries for three months OF all
priests who read from their pulpits an author
ized papal brief establishing separate bshporic
Tor Geneva The conference at Basic determ
ined to create grand Swiss bishopric of diss.-
dents from Rome
ss. a Vcte of Confidence. 49,,
MADRID Feb. S.-The Cortes yeste, day mass
ed a vote OF confidence in the ministry. Sixty
two deputies voted in the negative
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yarious Matters.

SAN FRANcIsoo, Feb. 8.-The epizootic has
appeared in Sacramento.
The sentence of x. H Keeney to be hanged
May 18th in Visalia for the murder of Levi M.
Fletcher has been commuted by Gov. Booth to
imprisonment for life.
The storm is heavy in Sacramento and San
Joaquier valleys and fears are entertained of
floods. It is still raining heavy in all parts of
the State
The Australian steamer Nevada is ten days
over due here. ar
A messenger arrived at Yreka to-day from
the front. Gen. Gillem had assumed command
OF the troops. The troops remain on the defen-
sive until the results of the labors of the peace
commission are known
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WASHINGTON.
1hc New sena.e e,o,nn,;ttec.

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The Senate Select
Committee on the Credit Mobiier held a pre-
liminary meeting this morning to discuss infor-
mally what is the exact scope of duty with
which they are charged, and adjourned till
Monday. 1t is not determined to-day, but tits
considered certain, that the sessions of the COM
mittee will be public.
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HARRISBURG, Feb S.-Ex-Governor Geary
returned from New York last evening in appar-
ent good health. About O'Clock this morn
lug, while breakfasting with his family and in
denly fell back and before medical aid could be
summoned he was dead. It is supposed that
heart disease OF apoplexy was the cause. Citi-
zens are greatly excited and much sorrow is ex-
pressed on all sides.
The funeral of Ex-Governor Geary is an
nounced to take place on Thursday morning
from the First Presbyterian Church on Market
Square. On Wednesday, at such time as the
Legislature may designate, the remains will lie
in state at the capitol. The obsequies will be
and the immediate charge of the knights Tenn
plar
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Excitement in EEorusoa.aon,.

of to-day is the report Of the Presidents So
called aggressive policy towards Utah, in the
transfer of troops to this vicinity. The News,
Mormon organ, is evidently much alarmed
and says if the despatch be true, those who are
portunity to get out of the way, but that those
who are determined by the help of God to en-
dure to the end, will welcome this occasion TO
prove faithful though unto death.
terror in the camp at this Indication of the
stern determination of the President to enforce
the laws in Utah. The loyal people were never
more encouraged and hopeful than now. 1t is
fully expected that Congress will apply the nee
essary legislation at this session -.
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XII. xLIID CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON Feb. s
w ASfIINWIV-N, EOU' %

WASHINGTON, Feb. s.
ASK 80 HOUSE. +@
= The bill appropriating 100000 for govern
ment building at'CoEington, KY, was passed
also bill rearranging the judicial districts OF
Mississippi,
Mr.. Doves made an appeal to the House to
take up and pass new Boston relief bill. Inc
9lil already passed by the House remmlttlng
duties on goods destroyed was virtually dead,
could not pass the Senate and its friends gave
Il up. he asked to report another bill from the
Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr.. Kerr of Indiana objected.
The House then took up the bill reported YES
terday from the Committee on Naval Affairs
for the payment to Wheeler Hubbard or heirs
$1333 SO in full satisfaction of the balance of
his actual loss and the damage ascertained bv
the count of claims for the use by the govern
ment of several millions of his patent fuses for
navy shells and rifle cannon explosive she'll du-
ring the rebellion and for the transfer of his
patents to the United States
After passing large number of private bills
the House adjourned
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Foreign Exports,


LIVERPOOL. Steamship Prussian-2 GEO bush
wheat 800 bbls -four 100 do oatmeal 1885, 500 lbs pot
ash 2240 do pearlash 1900 gals bark 10 do varnsh
2l0 TBS HAMS 1856 bbls apples 1921 TBS copper ore 13
800 do beef do bacon 900 do cheese 600 do
pork 159 do tobacco do butter 53 800 do lard
HOO do grease $4,000 do cotton 1900 bush buckwhea
81 sewing machines, % pkgs mdse,
MATANZAS. Brig B Brown-Sl0O box Shocks
1855 bdls hoops, 81 empty casks
SAGUA. Brig A j Ross-45O0 box shocks, 10000 It
lumber.
49,0S0 hoops. ,t
ST. JOHN. NIB. Schr Arcilla-90O bbls -four.
HALIFAX MS. Steamer Chase-2693 bbls -four
so do oatmeal 80 bush barley, 100 do BEANS 1920 lbs
butter, 16,27S do bacon, 260 pkgs paper.
Steamer Carlotta- 1926 bbls flour, 225 bush peas
2l5O gals ale, $3.50 lbs Bacon G07O do tobacco, GA
pkgs mdse.
Foreign Imports.
LIVERPOOL. Steamship North Americana cases
and bales mdse to Hoyt, Fogg s. Breed; cases of
mdse to j Prindle.
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The Sinking of the Tnscororu.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. ga letter is received
here, giving particulars of the sinking of the
ship Tuscorora on the 9th of January. During
the night the mate and six sailors jumped over
board and reached one of the boats, which con-
tanned four of the crew who were keeping it
clear from the ship. The captain refused to
follow them and with fourteen of the crew re-
manned in the mizzen rigging and sunk with
the vessel At11 p. M, next morning the sur
vivsrs were picked up by the British steamer
coroa had cargo of $500 bales of cotton.
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BOSTON Stock List.
New Yerls stoc,s and Mooney nInrlset.

NEW YORK, Feb. 8-lforaing.-The Stock mar
ket oponed depressed and lower, being Influenced by
the fact that figures yet obtanable regarding
the operations of the syndicate in the three hun
shade firmer and higher. Messrs. Cooke g. Co. de-
cline to give out the result of the subscription to the
oan and it is understood they have not been as
successful as was anticipated.
The shipment of specie to Europe to-day is large,
amounting to S1,023,00O, of which 100000 is gold
coin.
III.
Sterling Exchange opened quiet and unchanged.
Money is active at 16t per cent. and interest Gov
crnment securities opened firm and ON second emil
were firmer
The announcement is made this afternoon that ON
good authority that the time for closing the loan
subscription books has been fur Their extended without
date and subscriptions will continue to be received
on previous terms.
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,Eale Press as IAN Advertising Medi-
f7Ikn.

The attention of advertisers IS called to the excel
lent and constantly improving condition of the Daily
PRESS as an advertising medium. Its circulation
which has long been the largest in Maine has cons;d-
eraby increased during the past six months, and is
steadily and rapidly increasing. 1t goes to the very
best class of readers in Portland and vicinity is sold
largely on railway trains and steamboats,, and is
found in all public ,.laces. o.
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HARPER's BAzAR.-Ths beautifal weekly
publication is a welcome visitor to the parlor
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received by Fessenden Brothers, Lancas.
ter Hall and D. Wentworth, SO? Congress. cor
ner of Oak street
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Saw GUNNER & SharDener,

"A ChEAP, simple, and durable Machino-easily
operated and running wheels from inches to IL
Price OfMachine, 1915.
" heels which bevelled, double bevelled and round
face from SS2.12 to 1886, according to thick
ness. Heavier Machines $40 and 800, run
nlng Wheels up to "a inches in diameter.
For Illustrated Pamphlets or Photographs, address
.-.------- THE TANITE CO.,
Stroulsburo Monroe Co., Pa,
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STEAMER MOVEMENTS. Allan steamer
Prussian, Capt. Richie, sailed from this port
for Liverpool Saturday evening at 7.30 o'clock.
carrying 30 cabin and IA steerage passengers,
and a full cargo.
The steamer North American, Capt. Scott,
from Glasgow the 23d ult, arrived at this port
on Saturday evening, bringing a large cargo,
and ten Storage passengers. She came as an
extra freight boat; and had q very severe pas
sage of syteen DAYS dIIration
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MASSACHUSETTS,.


BosroN. Feb. S.-Four foot pads attempted
to rob Rev. e. p. Marvin, editor of the Boston
Daily News, early last evening on Broornfield
street. One seized him by the collar and pre-
scented pistol demanding his money CT his
life, while the others surrounded him, appar-
emily to prevent interference. Mr.. Marvin
shouted for assistance and the robbers fled. The
attempt was bold as many stores were open
aud numerous persons on the street.
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Rricf .F0ff5urs

Another Polar wave
Skiff & Gaylord's minstrel troupe viii play
in this city the 18th and 18th insts.
Cumberland County Lodge ofGood Templars
will hold its next session with Presumpscot
River Lodge at Prides Corner, Westbroolg, on
Wednesday, Feb. Goth.
The alarm of fire at 4.30 p M, Saturday, was
caused by the burning of o wooden barrack on
West Commercial street
Mr.. e. D. Hill, teacher at Wcstbroob Semi
nary, was presented with handsome ring by
the members of his class, through Miss Clara
Goodridge, last week.
Marshall Clark made a raid on Nelson Leigh
TONS establishment on Saturday night. The
parties present, male and female, were locked
up, the liquor confsicated, and no more games
of chance were played in that house that even
ing.
sensation" the Star says, is the fifteenth in
the list OF fast trotting horses, has made his
mile in 2 23ii, and is the property of Mr.. j. IT.
Smith of this city.
Ihere are nineteen cases Of small pox at the
hospital, all but one of which are doing well.
we are pleased to learn that Mr. Chute is con-
sidered out of danger
1he Foftiand Base Bal Association meet at
The club room to night to consult on the bust
ness OF the coming season. Turn out in force.
Don't forget the Board of Trade meeting at
4p. m. to-day.
The friends of Rev. Mr.. Hincks viii be glad
to learn that he has nearly recovered from the
effects of his recent accident.
Yesterday was raw and cloudy, although the
thermometer indicated n da0rnae Tn .lo
evening the wind was from the northeast and
very piercing.
On Friday night posse of deputy sheriffs
made descent upon the Brewer House in
Deering The denizens were discounted,
hummer" scattered, fast young men of this
city ''cornered," and the @'critter" secured.
The Wallace sisters drew another crowded
house to Music Hall on Saturday night, and
the "Field of the Cloth of Gold' was even
more attractive than Aladdin
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MATTERS IN MAINE.
Eire-SmaIl FOx.

WIscAssET, Feb "A house hired by ouI
town authorities to-day to be used as a hospital
for small pox patients, was burned by incendi-
aries this evening. TWAS to have been occu-
pied tonight. ..-...-
There are two cases in town.
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Esailroad Collision.

louisville, PA, Feb. 9.-The passenger
yesterday, ran into coal train at Nit. Carbon.
The engine of the passenger train and the bag
gage and ladies car was burned, and the passen-
ger car partly burned; the engineer was seri-
ously injured and the fireman received severe
internal injuries. Two ladies and child in
the passenger car were taken out of the window
unhurt.. The conductorwa to blame
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CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day,
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Antiquarian Supper-Seeond Parish.
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Cod Liver Oil and Lime.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Personal-A. Packard.
James O'Donnell-Counsellor at Law.
For Sale or to dollhouse.
Rooms to Let.
For Sale-HoTse.
Lost-Ear Ring.
Board Of Trade Meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Elnwood Collars-Orin Hawkes. & Co.
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THE p r ESS.
MONDAY MORNING, FEB. 10, 1878.
THE pnEsS

MAY be obtained at the Periodical Dcpos of Fes-
Snda DIWos., marquis, Robinson, Brunell 81 Co..
con IN vMs, cMentworth, Glendennng Moses Hender-
thecity. veg Vi al u ans ma ''' 0H' u
Biddeford, Of Pillsbury.
AZ Saco OF L, Hodgdon.
AZ Materville, of j. S. Carter.
Az Gorham of News Ageut.
AZ Bath, of j. o. Shaw.
AT Lewiston, of W. f. Stanwood,
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

All of the TANITF CO.'S good are direct
" made by the Co., at their Factory and under
their own Patents and Processes.
1t is cheaper to buy Standard Goods directly from
well known manufacturers than to buy of Dealers or
get low priced poor goods. The fullest informa-
ton on all points connected with Emery Wheels and
Emery Grinding Machinery will be furnished by this
Company. febseod3m
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There have been twelve cases Of small pox in
the town of Cape Elizabeth. Not a single case
has proved fatal and all are now well or nearly
SO.
Three weeks ago six families in Ferry vii
lage were exposed to the desease by a child who
was brought from Portland sick with it, but all
escaped the contagion.
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PERsoSAL.-We regret to hear that Mr.
SIMON Cole, Lumber dealer, was attacked
with apoplexy Saturday evening, and now
remains in very critical condition. Mr..
Cole had seated himself at the teo.+oIlo
apparently in his usual health, and was
helping his little son when his tongue suddopTv
refused to fulfil its office, his head fell back bis
limbs became numb. His physician was imroo-
diately sent for, and all was done for him that
was prompted by skill and care Mr.. Cole re-
sides on Myrtle street
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European Markets.

LONDON, Feb. Sill A. M.-Consols opened at 92a
q 92l for money and account
American securities-U. S. 5-20s 1867 old oa2. do
1867, s3f u S. 1O4os, 913 new IS 9Oa Erie RAILWAY
50. ~ "'
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 8-1.O0 P. Motion closed
downward sales 5000 bales, including 1000 for spec
ulation and export; American 5000 bales.
LONDON, Feb. S-3 p M.-Consols and American
securities closed unchanged. Erie Railway 52s.
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FEBRUARY CIVIL TERN, BEFORE JUDGE sv-
MONDS.
SATURDAY--Anna S. King, assignee, VS.. John A.
Winning. Assumpsit to recover balance of an ac-
count for groceries purchased of Fulton s. Richee.
Amount claimed 1924. Defence, payment. Judg-
ment for plaintiff.
SARGENT. Howard &, CieaYes.
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IEunicipaI Ccurt.

1'I4fOIAH
SATURDAY.-Charles Stewart, fast drilling. Fined
s. and COSTS
John Maley, drunkenness and disturbance. Fined
So and costs.
L. Cameron, drunkenness and disturbance Fined
SIS and costs
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Try TELEGRAPH.
AUGUSTA MATTERS.
Especial Despatch to the Press
Various IEaiters.

AUGUSTA, Feb o.
1t looks nowas if the session would continue
to March There is much talking; but then the
farmers don't expect an early spring W
The bill for compulsory vaccination has bee
assigned for Wednesday, when Mr.. Viz ton viii ?
speak on its merits.
A conference committee has agreed TO re-
commend OF all new matters for this week.
The Reform School Committee win probably
report an appropriation of $4,000 for that Insti
tuition The management ask for $4,000