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The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11
The COMING MARRIAGE OF SENATOR lone,

The COMING MARRIAGE OF SENATOR Jones.
The following is from a private letter re-
ceived in Washington How will Washington
feel when Senator Jones returns with his fair
young bride? For he is really to be married TO
Miss Sullivan, and very soon. Except in point
OF age, it is one of those ideal marriages that
we so seldom see, and in regard to age one can
not say more than he did in speaking of il to
me few days since. After discussing the en-
gagement, Mr.. jones remarked: ssThe only
drawback is in the difference in our ages and
If she is gracious enough to overlook the differ
ence it does not become any one else to make
objections on that score. The bride elect is not
a beauty, strictly speaking, but is more than
ordinarily pretty. Miss Sullivan is Of medium
size, with fine stylish figure, and very elegant
and refined manners. She has a lovely Thought
full face, crowned with wavy masses Of bright
blonde hair of that rare beautiful tint
which looks as if it held IN dUrance the bright
est rays OF a summer sun. She is q woman
with great force of character and mind well
disciplined and highly cultured. Inheriting a
fortune from her grandfather, and being the
only child of a gentleman OF large wealth, she
is above and beyond the Suspicion of mercena-
nv motives which, under other circumstances.
might attach to marriage with so wealthy n
man as Senator Jones. No one who sees them
together can doubt that her whole soul IL
wrapped up in him. With the keenest INTEL
lect, and the kindest heart in these Pacific
states, he is man for woman's love- and he
has won worthy share of it. In this era Of
love matches we feel proud to add one from
this far off land of the West. May all good
fortunes follow them.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11
The Canadian Pacific Railway Snryey.


The report of Mr.. Sanford Fleming, chief
engineer of the SURVEY recently undertaken by
the Canadian government, develops the possi
blity OF railway across the continent inside
ofthe British possessions, to terminate on the
western side opposite vancouver's Island,
distance of 2,706 miles, at gross outlay Of
S135,OOO,O0O. 1t developes also the extreme
folly and utter improbabiity of any such in
vestment for at least half a century. 1t Is true
that Vancouver's Island is rich in minerals and
that the discovery of gold has swelled the
population of 'British Columbia" to perhaps
10000, mostly Californians. But Indians and
shiftless half-brseds maksl up the bulk of the
remaining population of the vast wilderness,
and diminishing population at that, il we ex-
cept the Red river country as one of tho prom
ising granaries of the future. This proposed
Canadian line would undoubtedly drain the
traffic from this region, including northern
Minnesota and the country southwest of Penn
bina, as from Fort Garry to Toronto, by this
route, there is a saving of 4l6 miles over the
lines via Pembina, Chicago and Detroit. and a
saving ct 637 miles to Montreal, and from Fort
Garry to .Sault st. Marie, by water, the saving
of distance is 1872 miles in favor of the Canada
route over any line built or proposed in connec-
tion with our Northern Pacific.
Mr.. Flemings survey shows that the eastern
portion of the route, stretching from the settled
regions of Ontario aud Quebec on the north
ward of the st. Lawrence and the great lake
to the province of Manitoba, is a wilderness,
rough, rocky and densel y timbered, ard almost
wholly destitute of agricultural resources. The
central region from Manitoba to the Rocky
Mountains is the northerly extension of the
Mississippi basin, with no special engineering
difficulties in stretch of 1000 miles, but with
| uncertain water supply, aud painful scarcity
of timber and fuel, though with Indications
that coal may be found and considerable iron
of two ranges, the Rocky Mountains and the
Coast or Cascade rauge, with an elevated pla-
trau between from 5000 to 1000 feet above the
| sea-level, deeply grooved and furrowed with
| ridges lakes and water courses, and scattered
| over with timber. Very serious difficulties are
| found in piercing the Cascade range and in de
scending from this elevated plateau to the
ocean level involving curves, tunnels, excava-
| tiOus and bridges, which demand the extremes
| Of cost and skill. Also in connecting Vancou-
ver's Island with the mainland by bridging
| numerous channels, about 30 miles of very for
midable work is to be done. The snow falling
| along this route would not probably be so
| troublesome as on the Southern Pacific line.
| The fact seems warranted by the experience of
| Mr.. Fleming, who turned out about hundred
horses and mules employed in the survey,
| which shifted for themselves, all winter, in the
| approaches to the Yellow Head pass, and every
| one came out ready for work in the spring
But to human life the hardsh;ps and exposures
| were so great that 81 of the members of the
survey we re lost.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11
The Fete Of st. Louis.

In France each town, church, and individ-
ual is firmly believed to be under the es-
pecial protection of some patron saint For
tunately, since the French almanac furnishes
saint for every day in the year, no one per-
son is in danger of being neglected, and every
good French Catholic considers his annual
fete-day as an occasion to invite in his friends,
dance and be merry. ao,
The inhabitants Of Versailles being under
the patronage of the worthy Saint Louis cell
ebrate his fete with great rejoicing, the far
famed fountains of the town delight the as
sembled crowds, wonderful illuminations
blaze forth in the evening, and half the sur
rounding country in holiday dress pours into
the place. Onthis particular morning three
individuals, whom, for convenience sake
let us call simply Londoner number one,
Londoner number two and the American
presented themselves early at the Omnibus
station, and found all seats not only filled to
the utmost extent Of the law, but some even
halved and quartered by the accommodating
spirit of the conductor. .".. 'a
A glance az our disappointed faces, over
came whatever scruples he might have felt
in thus overlooking the Diligence, and he
kindly placed the two members from London
on the top, where their parasols hung grace
iuly over the New England representative
uncohfortably perched on the conductors
seal IN ne door way. However we were
only TOO haplz in finding any mode of con-
veyance' and sa, very contentedly until re-
lief came by two ge-tlemen descending from
the top, and two person. leaving one seat on
the inside, thus settling ou, ,ffairs most sat-
isfactoriIy. si' lolt'&>...ts., ~ ,
Versailles is quiet, dull little tow. slight
ly enlivened by the presence of the neN Re-
publican seat of government. In itself =
offers nothing to attract a atranger, but, the
Incompatible souvenirs of two remarkable
periods of French history, make it one D.
! the most interesting environs of Paris. The
| Chateau of Louis XIV is the first attraction
| which presents itself on arriving. 1t is :
rambling old stone building, with very little
pretention to beauty of architecture, and
were it not for the palace Court filled Win
colossal statues, through which the visitor
passes on entering, one would fancyls 10 De
| some strong old fortress rather that the pal
| ace of the greatest king of France. I'd sf ~
| At the gateway we bargained with de-
crepd old cake woman for few sous each
| of refreshments consissing in some very solid
gingerbread, a-d supplement Of three lively
voung vasps, who devoted Themselves to our
nersons until the palace walls dered security.
We ascend the broad marble stairway lead
ing to an interminable suite of apartments,
and for the next hour our waaderings are
among magnificent halls, linet with large
battle pieces by famous moiern painters.
Napoleon, gaining the vctoryof Austerlitz
looks proudly down on the passing faces. Near
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11

framed PICTURES, chromos and enprayinss were
receive 1eceiveu at ths home from Portland last week.
,r rweNe were from rsst Bosworth. G.. A. R.
The members of the Post nave many times be-
lore shown their mindfulness Of the comrades
These pictures were from Mrs. Geo. T, Davis,
Mrs; Dr. John L. Gilman, Mrs. james L. Fer
maid, and fine donation from Schumacher
brothers. Cord and knobs for hanging the pic
lures were sent with them. 1t was a most
gratifying gift to the children.-Bdth Times,
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11

STORES LAsT.-A correspondent of the
sew, sew York Times has had an interview with
Latter It1rs IN, IN the prison of Sing Sing, and the
tha tI..e, n,n%s S 70 him:I am not suffering from
nod1 with ~ = r.ee",;tnrse, nor have bored any
friend, know that was wassS G. wues ous ae yHu, G t9
place by hired minions. Turn "sich way
would, they always confronted me. rn a IA.
tai moment there was a meeting in a marrow
passage-way. As God is my judge, and 1
hope for mercy, l did not seek him. He was
terribly powerful, controlling courts, newspa-
pers, banks, and many powerful corporations.
had felt his vindictiveness for long time,
and did not doubt that he would put me out
Of the way if the opportunity could be had.
As plain as I can see you now saw him
draw his revolver. 1t may not have been
loaded; he may never have intended to use it {;
it may be that he only desired to drive me
back up the stairs was just descending-but
do men generally wait to ascertain such facts?
could feel but one thing, that it was a
movement for life. The whole scene was of
but few moments duration. 'sTLere is n
man shot; send for DOCTOR"
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11

A Colorado exchange Says: ''The Canon
City girls:don't take zindly to croquet. They
say it is too high-toned for them. Leap-frog
is their best hold" ha4,le wis of ssihcd -
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11

ANOTHER NEW GARMENT For WoMEN.-
My carryall is substitute for the cOrset--a
cross between it and a close-itting, low
necked, sleeveless basque. It is made of
drilling, single for summer, lined for winter;
is supported on the shoulders by straps OF
double muslin or drilling. four inches wide,
which come within two inches of meeting on
the back, and are divided in front, one-half
coming forward to the centre, the other rum
ming down just in front of the arm. They
should be made to fit like glove, without
whalebones or steels, and buttOned up in
front, On this garment hang your stockings,
outside drawers and skirts. Make it an inch
or two wider around the waist than the cor
sets you have been wearing. Take this off
before going to bed; have yourself well
sponged with alcohol and water-a table,
spoonful of alcohol 10 half teacupful of
water-and be well rubbed. If you wear
net compress all night so much the better.
Be sponged in the morning with alcohol and
water, and rubbed again. Then dress in
your new garment, having all your bands
and dress waist adjusted to the inward size.
Avoid extra exertion for few days, and con-
tinue the sponging and friction night and
morning. Stand up often in pure air; throw
back your shoulders; and for ten times try
how large breath you can take, drawing
the air through your nostrs slowly; and it
will be strange if, in one month, you are not
ten years younger than when you began
When your chest fills your carryall so that it
begins to cramp you when you take a long
breath, make a larger one, and let out
dresses and bands. Cultivate the waist as
diligently as you have hitherto repressed its
growth, and if the result is not degree of
health and happiness, of frightened eyes and
rounded cheeks, at present unknown to you,
Nature has made mistake in putting you
together, or you have sidned away your day
OF grace in outraging her laws until you are
beyond pardon. Mrs. Jane G.. Svissbeln.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11

The statement is made that lightning con-
ductors made of straw have been tried with
success in France. Straw always was re-
garded as a good conductor for fluids. lf
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11

JOB PRIN, NG.-Every description lf Job
Printing executed promptly, and at the lowest
prices at the Daily PRESS Printing House, lO9
Exchange st. WIN. NJ. MARES
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11

An urchin being rebuked for wearing out
his stockings at his toes, replied that il
couldn't be helped, "toes wiggled, and heels
ttitfn' t. u T44i3i5i73 .QfiI.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11
House 10 LET.

HOUSE NO. 142 Oxford Street, containing two
IL tenements, of eight rooms each, with modern
improvements. For particulars apply to F. H. WID-
Der, 220 Commercial St. oc24tf
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11

"Do you know why you are like the third
term?" said Susan Jane to her brother, who
fingered to talk with her Adolphus after the
old folks had retired. ''No, I don't"
"Well," replied his saccharine sister, sits
because you're one too many"
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11
Tenement to Let.
To Rent.
TO Let

u Daniorth St. Possession given Immediately.
Apply to s. w. ROBINSON, 2O5 Middle st. -
Nov. 3, 1874. .tfFi-tfs.f tt
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House to Let.
To be Let.

A Lower tenement lao Oxford ST., near Elm all of
"A the modern improvements. Inquire Of
j B. PIKE,
oc29tf 81 Union Street.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11

An American has opened dentist shop in
the Eternal City, and proposes to make
Rome howl
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11

You may brag as you please of the red,
red rose. But reddcr, by far, is an Omaha
nose
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11
THE PR ES S.
MORNING, NOV. Ii. '74
Gossip and Gleanings.,

A mother-in-law is not heavenly body
but she has been known to eclipse honey
moon. -i
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11
TO LET.
Toilet
A First Class Laundry to Rent.

WITH All modern facilities yard and steam dry
w ing facilities abundant business to full capacity
already established also a first class Laundress
wanted. For particulars and terms apply at
-t Dewitt House, Lewiston.
no5 'a ..-' .NI- 81 Isl 'ififIf diff
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11

There are no millionaires in Turkey.
When Turk has accumulated anything be-
yond $4,000 or $4,000, the boss Turk Of all
crooks his finger at him, whispers, "Come
down, honey" and the balance is handed
over, or off goes a head.-Detroit Free Press.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11
TOILET.

= ace--- To Let, 49,
ElINE New Store opposite Portland Company's
II works, suitable for Provision and Grocery
Store. Enquire of I-ae
P. McGLINCHY, 1873 Fore Street
no10dtf or at Casco Brewery.
To Let. 1ot i-ai ~
HOUSE No. 66 Pine Street, Key at No. 6S Pine
IL Street. Lower tenement of house No. 141
Spring Street, Open from to IL and 2 to 5. Upper
Store in basement of Halifax House, corner of India
and Middle Streets, Key at Totten's Apothecary
Shop. f-. NJ -, r-.-g5
All these rents have been recently repaired.
MATTOCKS & FOX.
no1Otf SO Middle Street.
sr.,. To Let.
nNE furnished chamber in house No. 48 Spring
" Street. Oc31eOd2w
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To Let.
To Let.

SECOND Story in Store, No. 235 Middle Street
- Inquire at Shaw's Tea Store.
oc23 ~ rGE 1 If
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11

A TENEMENT of six Rooms Gas and Sebago
IA water, on Spruce Corner of Emery Street, Ap-
ply to j. B, FICKETT &Oo., 1877 Fore Street.
oct2l r ~, .-is ,ilI0i .'f1l Ct diff
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Wanted.

A T Nutter Bros & Co. A first class tin plate and
"A sheet iron worker. None but first class need
apply. 20 MARKET SQUARE, Portland Me. y se29tf
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11
WANTS..
Wanted.
Wanted.
Wanted.

A GOOD and capable Girl to do general house
"A work. Enquire at % Carlton st.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11

A SITUATION as nurse in Respectable Families
"A by an American Widow Lady. Good Refer
ences given. Address C. c., II York ST., Portland,
Me. saE IN D., NV Oc313w*
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Wanted.
Wanted.

10y boy 16 years DID, asituation to do any honora
ID BILE work good Recommendation. Address x.
this Office. no5*1w
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s. Suit of Rooms a4
with board at 152 PEARL ST. 5se] se23dt
Rooms ToLcf.
Board.

TNWO Gentlemen and their wives and two or three
Il single gentlemen can be accommodated with
pleasant rooms and board at 75 Free street. 0e7tf
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11
Boarding.
BOARDING at 223k CUMBERLAND ST., come
Wimot. Also table board. - oc5
Rooms to Let with Board.

1.-TWO pleasant unfurnished rooms with board suit
Il able for gentleman and wife. Also two single
gentlemen and few table boarders wanted, at house
No. Locust Street. = q Is -.sr--e octIdtf
s, To Let. g,
WITH BOARD, a suit of rooms at 81 corner of
w HIGH & SPRING ST.
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To Let.

a TENEMENT containing rooms, pleasantly To-
"A Gated. Rent $3.50 per year. Also, rooms,
about lao per year. Apply to w. w. CARR,
se29tf .ls.,-1 :, 1877 Newbury Street.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11

1.-TWO Gentlemen or a Gentleman and his Wife can
Il be accommodated with first class Board and
Rooms at No. 20 Brown Street. % my19dtf
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-11

HOUSE No. GO Pine Street Hull Block. recently
III occupied by Robert 1. Hull, long short lease.
Possession given Immediately.
sp24 diff
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Wanted.
Warlfed.

COPYING to do evenings a small set of books
~ to keep will work cheap. Address Copyist,
Care F. E. Lowell, Cor. wilmot and Oxford Street.
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To Let

1.-TWO good rooms, connected, to let with board, at
4 203 Cumberland St., corner Of Franklin. Also
other good rooms, h1s(36e o-7tf
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LOST AND FOUND. 3
Lost.
BOARD.
Rooms with Board,

and wife, or single gentlemen in
at 2l4 Free Street. Terms reasonable. Also accom-
for few Table boarders. l n oc22f
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TO LET /!

To Let
nNE half of a double Brick House, ten rooms
" Pleasantly situated on Danfortb Street. No 3d.
Possession given October 1st. Enquire Of s. W. ROB-
INSON, Real Estate Agent, 205 Middle street.
Portland, Sept, 80, 1874 dtf
, 1874-04-29
INFLATION IN INDIANA.

There was grand lnass-mootiug Mt Indian
apolis on Saturday night to oxprosu tho opinions
OF "tho pooplo " concerning tho net of President
Grant IN yetolng tho Currency bill. Tho loadlug
speaker bore tho historical uamo Of Jamoy
Buchanan, and tho meeting passed special
vote of thanks to him for tho ability with which
ho had discussed the question. Az the speech
and tho resolutions were In perfect harmony, a
statement OF tho ono will suffice for both aud
our rcadcra will readily understand that tho con-
stituouts Of Mr. Morton arc fur advanced on tho
road to population, and that thoy want no ILL.,
creaae OF currency uuless 1t DO Of lcgal.tonder
notes Of tho United 8tatos. Tho resolutions
read rs foliowa
ReaoIefd, Tint wo recognize In tho actions OF the
Senators and Representatives from 1n1iana dosire t1
conform to The will Of majority Of tho people, aud
wo earnestly recommend to the,n that they do Ao
consent to I'D tournament Of tho present aesR!ou o
Congress until such provision he made by law ia vii
enable the people OF tho United satoH, at their owl
option, to unfund iuto Untsd States lcgal-taudol
notes muun Of t1ss rrcaoat outstanding interest
the bua!nehs Of this country may require thereb,
decreasing tho A1uount Of interest to to pald, nul IT,
moving, In par the necessity for !ncroasod taxation
which IN already burden. bearing with crushing
woight on the Industries Of tho milton,
Rtso|psd, That We oaruoatly recommend that No
hms be arbitrarily hxed fos shs redemption Of UnIsst
, 1874-04-29

Tho Chicago produce markets wore irregular
yesterday. grain being quiet and stoad5, while
provisions woro active and weak. MeBs pork
declined 15@20o per brl. closing ut s1G10@
18.12N cash, and $10.25@10.27114 sollor June.
Lard was 30 per 100 lbs lower, cloaing at eo.G5
cash, and e9.G719@9.70 seller June. Meats wore
actiyo and 10 lower, at 516o for shoulders, 815o
for short ribs, $4,000 for short olear, aud 10@
tic for sweet pickled hams. Lako froightB worc
quiet and steady, at DO for corn to Buffalo,
nighwincs woro quiot and unchanged, at 95o por
gallon. Flour was in battor demand at former
prices. Wheat was quiet and Bteady, closing
weak at e1.2411 cash, $1.2o1 sollor Juno, md
s1.279I for cash Minnesota. Corn was III far
demand, md shade easior. closing dull at G4c
cash, and o6>5o seller June. Oats wore moro
active, md strong ut doc cash, md 4o9a@4o>4o
seller May. Ryo was dull and eaalor ut olc'
Barley was inactive. md nominally weak. On
Saturday cvoning last thero was IN storo In thIe
city: 2,9o4, $40 bu wheat, 0,1e3,eoo bu corn,
$4,000 bu oats. 26,o1b bu rye, and l2814s br
basloy, being doozeaas during last week ol
, 1874-04-29
LAMAR ON SUMMER.

Tho speech Of tho Mississippi Representative
Oh tho Massachusetts Senator IL ono Of tho throo
great speeches Of this session Of Congross. Tho
three aro Carl schurz's on finance, Elliott's in
behalf OF his raco, and Lamara appeal to tho
country to follow Sumnor'a last teaohings.
LucuB Quintua Curtius Lamar waB ''aro-
enter" OF tho most advanced typo. His speeches
in the two Congressos that proceeded tho War
spoao secession In evory line. Ho exultcd In
Toomba' bombast about calling tho roll of his
slavos On Bunker Hill. a fiery cloquonco aud d
magnificent physique combined to make Linn
leader Of the ultra-southorn party. Ho
hated Summer, Us matter OF course,
and yory probably wished that Preston
Brooks loaded budgeon bud fallen littlo
leaYior on the defonBoloBs hoad. That feeling
WAS not uncommon In tho States which allowed
their citizouB to advertise rewards for Bnmners
aud GddingB' liyes Lamar wont into tho War
at tho start aud fought to tho end. Whom he
was ro.elocted to Congress-, tlmorous organH
GROUND doleful tunes about the rampant dis"
Loyalty of Mississippi IN soudtng such " fire.
Gator" to anare III tho Government Of tho Union
ho lad tried to disrupt, Tho ISSUE haa proved
tlo folly of tho foar. Alr. Lsmar's ou'ogy on
Sumner is ono Of tho most hopeful agns we
hpye had from tho South during those weary
years OF 1nisrulo. Flo touches lightly OIL
tho doad Senator's scholarship and hlgt
moral tono, and paaacs to the thomt
Of Ills relations with tho South. mr. eumnor't
unconquorablo love Of Aberty-a love too strong
to bA fettstea by logic Or tempered BY law
, 1874-04-29

a now womau'a crusade, lcaa worthy Of en-
couragemont ttan tito dying temperance
movement, las been undertaken at Washington,
In tho interests Of tho Philadelphia Centennial
schomo. a Centennial Committee Of the moas
prominent ladiea III Washington has boon organ-
lied, and the wives of Congressman have boon
invited to become mambors. The object Of tho
Committee is vaguoly said to bo "tho dovising
Of ways aud moana to ho1p tho project along"
This moans tho securing Of an appropriation Of
e3,000,0o0 from tho National Treasury. II d
lobby Of Washington ladloa ia for1nod for this
purpose, their 1alora will mark tho intro
duction into American politics of q now and
balefnl clo1nent+ Eminontly respectable womon
hayo not hitherto consented to serve in tho
Third House. It ia but fair to say that tho
nanes Of Mrs. President Grant, Mrs. Gen. sher-
man, and other distinguished ladies aro used in
this connection, 30 far rs no know, without
authority.