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The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

The Circuit Court opened yesterday. The
GRAND inry were sworn in and retired for delib-
Grafton.
A complimentary reception has been tender
ed Commander Yeaton and lady, by Bosworth
Post No 9, G. A. R., and will take place at
Grand Army Hall this evening.
Yesterday was a cloudy and uncomfortable
day.
Forty staterooms are to be added to the
steamer New Brunswick, now at Railroad
wharf undergoing repairs.
Repairs have begun on the engine house on
India street, preparatory to the reception of the
new steam fire engine.
The sale OF furniture at Lancaster Hall real
izea' about $4,000.
On of our city physicians who keeps Gagged
IN bis ,1ouse.two rattlesuakes, the other day put
a couple of mice into their cage One of the
nio.s was frightened into giving birth to seven
little ones. and the ether mouse was killed by
+bo spalxes. The mother and little ones the
snail Ses did not t>'uch.
6, Jaws concerts ought not to be forgotten.
The next one comes off Thursday.
IN .ccornt Of the ser Gus illness of Mr.. WA.
- ,,,ro b. ards at the Chadwick Mansion,
the ringing of the FIRST faris'i D0is "U ~ oln'"s
and at noon will be OIL. 'ieteu 'oi H.
lady residing on St Lawrence street wn %s
husband makes South Ans ''0an ,srr,,,aoon,
in her posses ion some of the 80 ,,,ade
artificial flowers ever seen. tn -. o,d ara
in Rio Js metro, of the feathers of bl,
of all eolors H.
Thu, new brick store now being built by -,
w. w. Thomas at the head of Custom DO
wharf, is nearly ready for the roof. 1t is three
stofres high, and will be occupied by >. w.
fers ins & Co., VIII en- completed.
here is in this city dog which howls an
acce impairment to a harmonicon, raising or
low sring his voice in harmony with the instru-
met IT,
It is understood that a prominent Methodist
has engaged W. S. bennett of Saeo TO survev
the 200 acres of land recently bonded at Old
Orch ard, and that plan of the property will
soon be submitted to the committee who made
the purchase.
A number of the bodies of fishermen who
were wrecked at Cape Breton during the recent
great gale there were brought up on the Hall
fax st Gamer yesterday and forwarded to Bos
ton,
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24
PROCLAMATION.

abolition of Discriminating Duties
Against FIR NEE.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23-The following was
issued today:
By the President of the United States Of Amer
acd proclamation:
Whereas, satisfactory evidence was given me
on the 18th day of September current by the
Malquis De Novlles, envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary from the French Re-
uaolc that ON and after the LIST day of October
next, merchandise imported into France 10
vessels of the United States from whatever
country will be subject to no other duties for
imports than those which shall be collected
upon merchandise imported into France from
countries of its origin or from any other coun-
Try IN French vessels.
Now, therefore, /, Ulysses S. Grant. Presi-
dent of the United States of America, by vir-
Tue OF the authority vested in me by law, do
hereby declare and proclaim that on and after
the LIST day of October next, so long as mer-
chandize is imported inuo France in vessels of
the United States. whether from the coun-
tries of its origin or from other countries shall
De admitted into the ports of France on the
Terms aforesaid, the discriminating duties
heretofore levied upou merchandise imported
INTO the United States in French vessels either
from the countries of its origin or from any
other country shall be and are discontinued and
abolished.
In testimony whereof, 1 have hereunto set my
hand anG caused the seal of the United
States to be aft xed.
Done at the City of Washington the ODD
Gay OF September, in the year of our Lord 1873,
and of the independence of the United
states of America the 9Sth
(Signed) u S. GRANT
By the President,
j. G. BANCROFT DAVIS,
Acting Secretary Of State.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 23,-Many brief dispatches
have been received from the prize fight, but
uot enough to convey much information.
Steamer Continental left here at 1880 with
nearly 1000 people on board and started up the
river. When 6 miles out McCoole was tax
en- on board and some distance beyond Allen
was taken on. Both men were Immediately
put to rest in staterooms by their trainers
About II O'Clock the steamer reached Coutean
Island about Is miles above the city aud nearly
opposite Mitchells station on the Chicago &
Alton Railroad. A landing was made there
and the ring set Allen entered the ring first
and was followed at once by McCoole.
After some delay the seconds were chose n,
Arthur Chambers and Patsey Shepperd acting
for Allen, and Tom Kelley and Doublln Tricks
for McCooe. The umpires were u ike Gauley
for Allen and Joe Brownell for McCoole. AL
lens colors were white and blue and McCoole's
green. Allen won the toss for corners aud
choose the southwest corner. The crowd was
orderly and the betting slow. Both men were
in splendid condition at the commencement of
the fight,
Later.-A despateh from the battle ground
says Allen won the fight in nine rounds, and in
90 minutes. He also got the first blood and the
first knock down.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

PINE STREET Churchill has been under
stood for some time past that the sitting ae-
commodations of this prosperous Society were
too limited, and that measures have been taken
to collect building fund with which to erect
either on the site of the present building
or elsewhere, as may be determined hereafter
free church. The purpose of the committee
who have charge of the matter is to raise from
the Society the sum of $4,000, as $4,000 have
been pledged by individuals on condition this
amount is raised. Of the sum required to be
raised the Society have already pledged 5000
the Ladies' Circle nearly $1,000, ard the Sunday
School about $500. The Intention is, when the
new church is built, to have large parlors for
social gatherings, cook room, and reading
room to be kept OF en- every evening during tn
week. This Society is largely made mp of young
and vigorous men, who, having been successful
in their own business, will be sure to carry this
project through to its completion
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24
NlunicinaI Caurl.
JUDGE MORRIS PRESIDING

JUDGE MORRIS PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-Nary Collins, William MCGEE and Will
liam Card, intoxcation Fined S. each. Collins and
MCGEE paid; Card committed.
Catharine A. Clark, intoxcation. Second offence
=aneged-sxty days. Sixth sentence of imprisonment
for intoxicBtion within one year. Williams.
Patrick Heating and John Cronan, search and seiz-
ure. Fined $50 and costs. Paid.
Michael Burke, search and seizure. Fined $50 and
COSTS Appealed Fogg.
James Harkins, assault with intent 20 kin. Plea
not guilty. Examination waived. Ordered :
nize in the of $4,000 for his appearant
January term of Superior Court. 1874. Committed
Hugh Doherty, open shop on the Lords Day. Fin
ed $40 with costs. Paid.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24
For New England
Il % Il Ii I.G N.
Spanish Affairs.
Important Conference.

MADRID, Sept. 23.-Presdent CASTELAR, had
an important conference with Marshal SerraHo
and Admiral Topete, the result of which was
represented most favorable to the country.
The Bank of France has agreed to advance
100. 100000 francs to the Spanish government.
Admiral Yelverton is in command of the
British feet at Alicante.
The Imperial says that the insurgent vessels
In the harbor of Alicante have left for Carta-
gena.
Gen Nouvilos has been appointed President
of the Supreme Council of War; Gen. Pavia,
Captan-General of Madrid, and Gen. JouveI-
lar, Captain-General of Cuba, vice Gen. Piel-
tain, who is recalled.
The shah A La MoIicre.
LONDON, Sept. % "A despatch from Teheran
announces the return of the Shah of Persia to
his capital The whole pc ,ulatto1 turned out
to escort him to his palace. The Shah in a
brief speech, stated he had visited the par.ia-
ments and principal institutions of Europe with
the special object of introducing what he saw
good in them into his government.
Revolution in st. Domingo.
PoRTo PLATTE, Sept. s. - The revolution
against the government has assumed alarmin @
proportions. Monte Christi and Guayabin are
c.ose to Porto Platte. There is great confusion
here and families are preparing for flight.
Martial law is proclaimed and an attack from
the revolutlonists is momentarily expected.
Gen Garcia of the Brez party, espoused the
revolutionary party with 600 men.
The war cry of the revolutiOuists is "Down
with the Samanca Convention and Baez % The
revolutionary party says ils only object is to Sc
cure removal from power of President Baez
JAcMEL, Sept. 10 Everything is quiet here
and business is revving, Provisions ire abur-
dant. Coffee is quiet; $12 to $13.
The InfercOI0niaI loan Placed
OTTAWA, Sept 23.-rhe government has re-
ceiyed advlces by cable stating that Hon. Mr..
Tilley, Fiuance Minister, has successfully
placed on the London market the per cent
loan of so, 900 900 sterling for the Intercolonial
railway. The bids amounted to 94.00O,OOO
sterling, aud the average premium Al per cent.
interest to begin from the LIST of October
The Race Postponed till Wednesday.
HALIFAX, Sept. 23.-Athough the water in
Bedford Basin was calm enough this afternoon
the Brown and Bgin race, which was post
ponad at clock this morning until o'clock
did not come off owing to some unacc6untable
bungling on the part of the judges or referee
The thousands who gathered at the contest
went home disguised with the whole affair.
AT meeting held tonight it was arranged
that the race shall come off at o'clock tomor-
row morning
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

evening.
MAINE CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION
Corner of Congress and Casco streets. First Ihurs
day in each month.
Young MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Corner
Congress and Casco streets. Every evening.
PORTLAND FRATERNITY-No.3 1854 Congress street
Every evening.
KNIGHTS OF PYTMAs-Bramhall Lodge, No. 8,
Thursday evenings; Munjoy Lodge, No. G, Mon
day evenings. At their Hall. Clapp's Block Market
Square.
PORTLAND ARMY AND NAVY UNION Corner
Congress and Brown streets. First Tuesday in each
month.
Sons OF TEMPERANCE-Portland Division, No So;
Sons of Temperance Hall. Friday evening.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GooD TEMPLARs-Ar.
cana, Monday; Mission Wednesday;-n Williams
block Congress street. Mystic, Thursday; Forest
City, Saturdays Atlantic, M nday at Sons OF Tenn
perance Hall, Congress street. Iron Clad, Thursday
at West End.
PORTLAND TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION, No. 75-Cor-
ner Congress and Casco streets. Second Saturday III
each month.
PAYsoN LITERARY SoCIETY.-Meetings every
Monday evening, Browns Block, cor. Brown and
Congress streets, at u O'Clock.
BoswoRTH PosT G. A. R.-Meetings every Friday
evening in Mechanics Hall, corner of Congress ana
Casco streets.
PATRIOTIC ORDER Sous OF AMERIcA-Convenes
at Arcana r. ~, Williams block, of Congress
and Chapel Sts., Saturday evening.
MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, Congress
Hall Bio k. Second Monday in each month. Deliv-
cry books, TO 6, Z TO Q. day and evening
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24
Work Comfy s. j. Court.

PETERS j., PRESIDING.
MoNDAY.-John E. Bodwell VS.. George w. Good
win. Action on account annexed to writ, for service
of minor son. amounting to $Ss. Defence, payments
Verdict for defendant,
Maria B. Smith VS.. Hosea @. Gordon. An action
for breach of promise of marriage, damages being
laid in the sum of 5000. Plaintiffs age is "a, and
that of the defendant about 26. The parties res
idents of Dayton. Defendant admits the promise to
marry and its subsequent breach, but alleges in de-
fence improper conduct the part of the plaintiff
as reason for the non-fulfllment of the contract
On trial.
Goodwin & Lunt. Smith-Derb y.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24
CITY AND VICINITY.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Lecture-Pine Street Church.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A Card-First Maine Cavalry Association.
A Good Thing duly Appreciated.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Bonds-Swan & Barrett.
Notice of Observation-Disclosures Davis.
Wanted-W. j. Holland.
The Best New Singing Books-Ditson & Co.
Taylor & Co.'s Announcements.
Peaches-Wm. Allen, Jr.
Taxes-Cape Elizabeth.
For Rent.-F. q. Patterson,
For Sae--G. r Davis.
Vermont Butter-Gallison & Colby.
Wsnted-W. Il. Rigll.
Foi Sale-J. A WEIGH.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Roy's Suits-0rin Hawkes. & Co.
W. c. Sawyer q Co.'s Announcement.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

CHICAGO, Sept pa report gained circula-
ton here to day that there were rumors in New
York of the failure of several heavy grain deal
ers in this city. There is not the slightest foun-
daton for the report, as there have been neither
failures or rumors of any here.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

HORTICULTURAL SooIETY.-The floral show
of the Horticultural Society opens this after
noon at City Hall The hall will be ready for
the reception of specimens this morning and il
is desirable that it should be understood that
no specimens can be received after l o'clock p.
M This exhibition Is one of the finest we have,
aud speaks volumes in praise of the excellent
taste of our citizens and careful attention de-
voted to the garden. One of the most remarka-
BILE phases of this exhibition is, that nobody ev-
er thinks of declining to serve on the commit
tee--to award the prize in the department of
fruits
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

SEPTEMBER CRIMINAL TERM, sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
TUEsDAY.-State VS.. Charles L. Berry. Indicted
for cheating by false pretences. Evidence for de-
fierce in progress. Defendant admits that the most
of the representations alleged by the Government te
have been made to Mr.. W Goldman were made, and
says he believed them at the time to be true that he
said his liabilities at that time from $2500 to
$1,000; but that in that statement he did not take
into account about $4,000 of debts which he says he
did not expect to be troubled about
Mattocks, County Attorney.
Howard & Cleaves-Bradburys for deft.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24
MASONIC
at Masonic Hall, No. 50 Erchange Street.
YORK RITES.

DIT Masonic Hall, No. 50 Erchange Street.
YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGEs-Ancient Land Mark, first Wednes-
day; Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CHAPTERs-GreenleafR A. c., first Monday; Mt
Vernon, r. A. c., third Monday.
CoUNcIL-Portland c. r. & S. Masters. second
Monday.
CoMMANDERIEs OF K. Portland, fourth Mon
day: St Adams, second Thursday.
GRAND BoDIEs-Grand Lodge first Tuesday in
May; Grand Chapter first Tuesday evening in May
Grand Council Wednesday P. M; Grand Com
mandery, Wednesday evening.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITES.
LoDGE-Yates Grand Lodge of Perfection, first
Friday.
CoUSCM-Portland Council P. of j., second Fri
day.
CHAPTER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de H., third
Friday.
CoNsIsToRY-Maine Consistory, S. P. R. S., fourth
Friday in March, June, September and December
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

American Mechanics.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 23.-The National
Council of American Mechanics at the after
noon session received the report of the council
or which shows that during the year two new
State councils were instituted and the order
exists in % States, with 922 subordinate coun-
cils and 143, 90S members.
A committee was appointed to confer with a
similar committ of the junior order with a
view TO the consolidation of that order the Ma
tiona Council.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:-National Councillor H. S.
Jones of Massachusetts; Vice Councillor, j. K.
Snyder of Pennsylvania; Secretary, A. S. Red
ker of Delaware; Marshal, Joseph Smiley of
Maryland; Protector. w. Oliver of Ccnnecti-
cut; Doorkeeper, A. W. johnson of New Jer-
sey.
Cleveland was selected as the next place fol
holding the next session.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

EVENING SINGING ScHooL.-We are glad to
learn that quite large number have already
synfied their intention to become members of
this class As we understand it, the design is
t. have the lessons of a progressive character,
for the benefit of those who wonld like to be-
come ready readers of music. 1t occnrs to us
that this is the best opportunity yet offered, of
this kind. We are all proud of our Haydn,
Rossinl, and other musical associations, but
many are debarred from becoming members of
them, from the simple fact that they cannot
read music sufficiently well. Now is the time
to remove that obstacle, and we trast that this
school will meet with the patronage it deserves.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

SUDDEN DEATH-Yesterday morning one of
the most singular deaths occurred at the resi-
dence of John Dow, Esq, on Spring street. A
young girl, about twenty years of age, named
Ellen Brammin, who was employed in the
family, was called by Mr.. Dow as usual and
answered, but as she failed to come down, Mr.
Dow, after waiting for some time, went up to
her room to see what detained her. He found
her lying doubled up on the led, dead. DR.
Weeks. who was at one called, pronounced it a
case of apoplexy, which is very rare in one so
young. Coroner Gould took charge of the
body. but under the circumstances considered
an inuuest unnecessary
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

SPLENDID MUSIC to be performed at City
Hall on the evenings of Sept 25th and Oct. I'd.
Several grand chorus selections; six choice
band selections; seven classical solo and duet
selections. A Mozart Sonata for violin, violin
cello and piano. Only 80 cents for both con-
certs with reserved seats to be obtained al
Hawes' music store
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

FRANKLIN WHARF.-THE Boston Steam
Packet Company are not through with their
improvements on Franklin Wharf. Pipes for
Sebago water are being carried down the wharf
to their offices; new coal shed 100 feet in
length is going up and abe head of the wharf is
being graded.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

A SEIzURE.-Two men broke into the house
of Thomas Munroe on Fore stieet, a night or
two since, and took from his cellar barrel of
what they supposed to be good ale. The barrel
was carefully rolled down over the embank-
ment near by, and ioyfully tapped, but the first
taste was sufficient The ale was sour. The
men, disguised with the result of their burg
larious operations, left the barrel. bung down,
nd
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS IN MAINE.
Especial to Press.l
Franklin COunfy Fair.

FRANKLIN County Fair.
PENNINGTON, Sept. 23.-Our County Show
and Fair opened here to-day. A rain storm
has prevailed all day, and but few people have
been in attendance. The display Of cattle.
sheep and swine was far ahead of previous
years. Tomorrow is the Fair and if pleasant
large crowd will be out as it is expected some
fine displays will be made in the Fair Hall.
Also noted speed horses are expected to be
present.
The Fal, term of the Supreme Judicial Court
commenced its session here this morning,
Charles Danforth, Judge, presiding. The civil
docket numbers two hundred and twenty two
cases. the criminal eleven. JACK.
ITO the Associated Press.l
Boston Guards at Bangor.
BANGOR, Sept. 23-The Boston City Guards,
Capt. Thomas arrived here on the steamer K a.
tahdin at one o'clock this afternoon, and were
received by the Jameson Guards, Capt Small,
and escorted to their quarters at the Bangor
House. The Coburn Cadets, Capt. Quincy, of
the State College, arrived at three o'clock, and
at four the three companies marched through
the streets and held a dress parade in East Mar
ket square. In the evening the three compa,
MES gave an exhibition drill in Norombega
Hall, which was wei, filled with spectators.
The drill was followed by ball, and altogether
was very pleasant affair.
The City Guards return to Boston on to-day s
steamer.
Accident.
w. R. Sawyer, member of the Senior Glass
of Harvard College, fell off car on the E. and
N. A. Railway to-day, and his left hand and
foot were crushed so badly that amputation was
necessary.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24
- ,RoAp IMPROVEMENTS Turner'S Island

r,RoAD IMPROVEMENTS Turner'S Island
90 Ray not soon be annexed to Portland,
49, of one ling it is certain; it is destined to
,,ao 49, in the flu ture an important adjunct of
tha Eastern Railroad. The round house and
,,acbine shops are already located there and
now this railroad company propose 70 WHEEL
the street leading from the Island to tne 'c''y'
30 feet, for distance of 200 feet, ana erec'
on it an immense coal shed. Other improve
ments are contemplated.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

For Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Indiges-
ty, in various other forms, FERRo- PHosPHoRA-
TED ELIXIR of CALIsAYA made by CAswELL.
HAZARD & Co., New York, and sold by all
druggists is the best tonic. AS stimulant
tonic for patients recovering from fever or 9TH
er sickness, it has no equal. If taken during
the season it prevents fever and ague and other
intermittent fevers. se20-4wt
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

A New FIRE STEANIER.-The city commit
tee on the purchase of asnew steamer for the
fire department, have contracted with the
Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, of Man
chester, N. H., for first-class steamer, the du-
plieate of the Machigoune to cost 81, 200 She
will be built by the first of October and it is
proposed to name her Samuel e. Spring" in
honor of one of our most distinguished citi-
zens Her number will bed.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24
The Yellow Fever.

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 23.-Twenty deaths &C.
Cured in Shreveport yesterday. The disease is
spreading in the suburbs and attacking acci-
mated persons and blacks, who are generally
exempt,
VICKsBURG, Miss. Sept. 23.-The Board of
Health report three fatal cases of yellow fever
here today.
MEMPHIS Sept. 23.-There were nine inter-
mems here today from yellow fever.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

SAN FRANCISCO Sept. % On the 18th of
September, the Apaches killed man named
WIN Sampson at Rival Creek, Arizona Sher-
if Timer captured Manuel oublate, one of the
murderers of Lunly White and while the party
wee on their way to Moricopa county, crowd
W ,,aonle who were following them took the
NJ from the sheriff and hanged him.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

THERE is nothing in Portland that SO resem-
bles bee hive in full blast as Staples new
Dry Goods store, No. rs Middle st. He has
just opened new stock of underwear for La
dies and Men. Also pile of Heavy Blankets
for the cold weather Look in and see.
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

At Odd FELLOWS Hall, No. IS Exchange Street.
LoDGEs-Mane, on Monday evenings Ancient
Brothers, on Thursday evenings; Lgonia, on Friday
evenings Beacon, on Tuesday evenings; Ivy, D., of
r., second and fourth Saturday.
ENcAMPMENTs-Machigon first and third We'd
lesdays; Eastern Star, second and fourth Wednes-
days; Portland, first and third Saturdays
RELIEF AssOCIATIoN-Every third Tuesday in the
month,
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

New BUILDINGs.-W. Fl. Sargent, Esq, is
putting up opposite the North School. on Con-
gress street, under the supervision of Fl. Knight,
master builder, frame building rs ~, %
stories high, the lower part to be used as
store and the upper portion for dwelling
house. Mr.. Sargent will occupy it. The same
gentleman proposes to erect a block of three
dwelling houses IL stories, French roof, in
the rear of the first mentioned building,
from Congress street to them.
1t is reported that block of French rooted
dwelling honses will soon be built on Cumber-
band street between Smith and Montgomery
ctr
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24
NEW HAMPSHI RE.
Free Rum in Porssraoufla.

PORTSMOUTH, Sept. 23.-The meeting called
by the Mayor and aldermen to-day for citizens
to vote yes or no, on the execution of the liquor
law, resulted in 474 nays to % yeas The May
or presided and temperance men would not go
to the polls, as they regarded the whole pro-
ceeding farce, under the New Hampshire
laws,
The Portland daily press., 1873-09-24

LIVERPOOL Sept. 23-1.O0 P. M-Cotton market
dull and unchanged; Naming uplands cd; do Or
leans 94d sales 10000 bales, 1000 of which were for
speculation ami export.
LONDON, Sept. 23-4.0O P. M.-Consols at 92s a
92s for money and account.
American securihes-U S. 5-2O's 1867 at $50.