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The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

NEW YORK, Sept. 25-Erenin0-The situation in
financial circles continues to improves and this is
plainly reflected in the further advance in securities
on Stock Exchange. The situation outside of Wall
street is also improving, and among dry goods job
hers trade is active, reporting it more active
than at any previous time this season.
Money was easy at q p per cent on call prime
business paper @ per cent. Imports of dry goods
1or the week ", 300 1886; amount marketed S2,2S1-
209. Foreign Exchange trmer with business at 1884
g 1881 for bankers 60 days sterling and 1856 a ASST
1or demand. The Custom receipts to-day were S624-
geo. Gold dull at 1929 q O94. The rates for Dor
rowing were q 2tper cent; loans were also made
Hat The Assistant Treasurer paid to-day $3S 900 on
account OF interest and $l35000 in the redemption of
bonds. Governments firm. State bonds dull. Rail
road mortgages steady. The Stock market early in
the day on moderately active business with single
exception Of Indiana Central, which dropped per
cent, but later recovered. The advance in other
stocks ranged from to per cent, with Union Paci-
nc in the van, followed by Pacific Mail Lake Shore
North Western and Western Union. Later in tie
day there was reaction the ization OF sales
but towards the close the market became strong
Rock Island declared a sem-annual dividend of
per cent, payable Oct 9th; the books close Oct TO-
The total transactions to-day 600 shares in
Guiding 1859 shares New York Central, 63lO Erie.
49, ITO Lake Shore 49, 900 North Western eS25 Brock
Island, 30, 410 Pacific MAIL 64O0 st Paul. g. 100 Ohio
q 100 Western Union, 1900 Wabash 80 200 Union Pa
cihc, 1880 New York Central, 600 Harlem, 700 st
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The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

SHOOTING AFFAIR -Ye ste-day afternoon,
about four o'clock, Gus Manuel, a colored
man, entered the billiard hall of Andrew Ball,
on corner of Fore and India streets, and as
Ball says, interfered with those who were play
ing. Ball told him to leave, but he refused to
go and was anxious to fight. He elinched
Ball, when he drew a revolver and was about to
cock it when it was accidentally discharged,
the ball striking in the wall over ManuePs head.
Marshal Parker and Deputy Williams arrested
Ball, and recovered the revolver Manuel says
he went into the hall and Sail took the revolver
and fired at him.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS In MAINE.
appointment a,..hc Insane Hospital.

Appointment at.shc Insane Hospital.
AUGUSTA, Sept 25.-The Trustees of the In
sane Hospital have elected DR.. E. c. Neal, of
the Jackson, ILL.,, Insane Hospital, as assistant
physician.
suicide-EIorse Exhibition.
BANGOR, Sept. 25.-The Wing and Courier
learns that the body of Sewail P. Harrington,
who has been missing since the 2lst of last
month, was found tonight hanging to a tree
about four miles from this city. He is suppos-
ed to have committed suicide while insane. His
father also committed suicide by hanging some
years since in fit of insanity. He was in good
circumstances, having money to his credit in
bank.
The fall meeting of the Bangor Trotting Park
Association, commencing on Tuesday next and
Continuing three days, promises to be an occa-
sion of more than ordinary interest TO turf
men. There are fifty-two entries, MANY OF
them well known horses, including lumber
from Boston. Liberal purses are offered and
the arrangements have been thoroughly made
by some of our prominent citizens. Half fares
on the Boston steamers and on railroads east
of Portland are expected to bring great crowd
of visitors.
Musical.
RoCKLAND, Sept. 25.-The Knox & Lincoln
Musical Association closes successful conven-
ton this evening with a concert given to
crowded audience. The class has been large
and the previous concert and matinees well at
tended.
Fair.
EAsTPoRT, Sept. 25-The Washington Coun-
ty fair closed at Pembroke yesterday by race
between the Hattie Pollard and Lady West,
which was won by the former. Time, 2.36, 81 S
and 2.39 IL
Accident.
BRUNSWICK, Sept ga young man named
James E. Monroe, a resident of Brunswick,
while attempting to get upon train which was
in motion at Lisbon, last night, fell between
the cars and the platform by which his leg was
broken and he sustained other injuries.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

Does ADVERTISING PAY?-There is no IN
stance on record of we'll sustained system Of
judiclous advertising failing of success.
'My success is owing to my liberality in ad
vertising. "--Bonner
4 advertised my productions and made mon
ey."-Nic1olas Long,oorth.
Constant and persistent advertising is sure
prelude to wealth. Stephen Girard.
"He who invests one dollar in business should
invest one dollar in advertising that business
a. 7. .SteWdrt
'Adv 4rtising has furnished me with a COM
petence. Amos laurence
"Wthout the aid of advertisements l could
have done nothing in my speculations. l have
the most complete faith in printers ink. Ad-
n7Lyn
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

LAUNcH.-Will be launched to-day from the
yard of George Russell, Esq, at East Deering,
fine double decleed bark, GIG tons net tonnage,
owned by j. S. Winslow & Co., A. & S. E.
Spring, Phinney, jackson and others of Port
land, and is to be commanded by Capt. John
ID. Welsh of the brig Carrie Winslow. She
Will commence loading Immediately for Buenos
AYreS.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

WARDS OPERA HoUsE.-A rousing house
greeted Wards entertainment last evening"
The present programme is an excellent and it
takes first rate. ''Oris," the boy trapeze per-
former is probably the best boy performer that
was ever on a trapeze. He does his feats very
handily and easily. The farce, ''Forty Winks,'
is good conclusion of the entertainments
Monday night several new faces will appear.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

ATTEMPTED SUIcIDE.-It appears that the
young man referred to as attempting suicide at
Round Pond Thursday, by shooting himself. is
Mr. Edgar Deering of this city. A dispatch
received here last evening stated he was quite
comfortable and hopes are entertained that he
will recover. His mother started for Round
Pond yesterday morning. He is conscious and
slept well Thursday night.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
Serious Trouble Between Coal Miners,

PITTsBURG. Sept 25.-Last evening an ARRAY
occurred at the Laurel Hill mines, at Melon
AIDS station on the Pan Handle road, between
some Italians and some striking coal miners.
Fire arms were freely used, but so far as as
certained only two of the striking miners were
slightly wounded.
At nine o'clock nine frame dwellings at Fort
Pitt mines were burn ed and twelve others were
on fire, but it was extingnlshel. The weather
boarding on the houses were saturated with
carbon OIL No clue was obtained to the incen-
diaries. All is quiet now and the Italians will
commence work in the pits tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
MumicipaI Court.

BEFORE JUDGE MORRIS.
FRIDAY.-Margaret Cameron. Assault and Bate
ry. Fined 81 with costs.
Bradburyp. Motley & B.
james A. Smith, Assault and battery. Fined 81
with costs.
Cobb & Ray. Fogg
John Monnehan. Larceny. Imprisonment in
County Jail sixty days.
James Doherty. Larceny, third offence. Ordered
to recognize in the sum of $500.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

BURGLARY.-Thursday night the hack stable
of Mr.. Barker on New Cushman street was
entered by removing pane of glass from
rear window, and two sets of double harnesses,
and two single harnesses, several blankets and
robes vera stolen. The whole amount taken
was valued at about $500.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
CITY AND VICINITY.


AUCTION COLUMN.
Watches, &C. Morgan & Dyer.
Fam, &c.-F. .. Bailey & Co.
Furniture. &c-F. o. Bailey e. Co.
Valuable Horses, &c-F, o. Bailey & Co.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Fair-City Hall.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Kid Gloves-Talbot-2.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Save Dollar-Cogia Hassan.
Kid Gloves-TalbOt-2.
Just received-DBvis 81 Co.
international Steamship Co.
Notice-Charles Greenough.
Wanted-Gir.
House on Quincy Street, &. Patterson.
Removal-Baker & Co.
Brick House on Brown Streat-Wm. H. Jerr.s.
Boston q Maine Railroad.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Talbot's Announcements.
Overcoats-Austin IL McKenney.
Fitzgerald has Just received.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

ACCIDENTAL young man named Hussey,
who drives hack for Mr.. SWEET, broke his
left arm Wednesday evening. He was at the
Boston depot waiting the arrival of the train,
and in the meantime was wrestling with an
other young man, when he fell striking his arm
on the sidewalk breaking the bone.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

Hepworth Dixon sailed for America, Thur s.
day.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
POLITICAL.
Nevada Republicnuisn.

NcvHuu fSepuDIlCunISms
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25.-In the Nevada
Republican state convention to day Dr. j. C.
Hazelett was nominated for Governor, Bowman
for Lieutenant Governor. and VIM. WOODBURY.
for Congress. The platform reaffirms the prin-
ciples of the Republican party, favors an early
return to specie payments, declares that the
outrages in the South were perpetrated by men
determined to establish there a white mans
government, condemns that movement in
strong terms, and disapproves the reelection of
of the President for third term.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

THE COUNTY FAIR.-The County Fair,
which opens Wednesday at North Windham
will be the best exhibition which the society
has ever given, if the farmers, mechanics and
households of Cumberland are as much inter-
ested in the matter as are the officers of the
society. Nothing will be left undone which is
possible for the committee to do.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Wholesale gaar:xeaS.

FRIDAY Sept. 25.-Grain is very firm; in fact there
is scarcely any movement in any thing that we have
to quote to-day The supply of is small and the
demand good. Oats are in good demand and sell
quick for &C. The sugar market is also firm and
graduated still sells tor 11sc; demand fair. Lard
and butter quite steady but have slight tenden-
CT upward. Tobacco little higher.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

CANADIAN MAILs.-During the suspension of
travel on the 6. T. R. r. of. Canada, mails will
be sent from this Office to Canada by the way
of Boston.
G. w. GODDARD, Postmaster.
Post Office, Portland, Maine, Sept. 26th, 1874.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

PORTLAND MUsEUM.-This morning at ten
o'clock the sale of tickets will commence at
the Portland Museum. Those who wish to
procure good seats for the opening night will do
well to call early as they will be in great de-
maud.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

SACRED CoNcERr.-Lovers of sacred music
should remember the fine concert that is to be
given at City Hall tomorrow evening. The
talent is unusually good, and the selections are
excellent as will be seen by the programme
published in our issue Of yesterday. '''''
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

DAVIS & Co., advertise lot of gents
merino underwear at prices which will induce
shivering humanity to keep warm. They also
announce the arrival of their fall importation
of zephyrs and worsted.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

Do JUSTICE TO NATURE.-It is ingratitude TO
nature not to preserve and keep in splendid
order good set of teeth. Nothing can be
easier. All that is needed is to brush the m
briskly night and morning with purifying Sozo-
DON'T. 1t will make the mouth perfumed
palace. sep21-d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

Eastern Railroad-3S06 bbls -four 200 hf do do, sc
do beef, 10 cars corn, do oats do bran, do wheat
! do iron, do lumber.
fsy water conveyance-1OoO bush cornmeal to G w
True & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

CONCERT AND READING.-Monday evening
City Hall will be open for select readings by
Miss Kate Davis, and q concert by select
CHOIR. The entertainment is very highly spok-
en- of in all the cities where they have been.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
TREFFoUsE kid gloves at Talbot's sep26 st

FITZGERALD has just received 100 dozen
hemmed linen cambria handkerchiefs, a big
drive, from 121 to II cents.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

HAVANA. Sept. 25.-Spanish gold 1911 a 1902; Amer
lean 1876 q 1856 Exchange firm; on United States,
IS q 50 prem; 50 days gold ss a 90 do short sight SO
q 50; on London 1l6 q 1lS prem; on Paris 81 q 96
prem.
reals ~ arrobe,
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
WASHINGTON.
Remission Of Fines.

WASHINGTON, Sept. % The Attorney Cen
eral has decided that under section 1898 of the
revised statutes the Secretary of the Treasury
has power to remit fines, penalties and for
FIXTURES arising under any revenue law where
the amount does not exceed $1,000, where there
has been no summary inquiry and statement by
forfetures arising under laws relating to regis
tering enrolling or licensing of vessels when
the amount does not exceed $50.
Treasury Balances
The following are the Treasury balances to-
day:-Currency, $l4, 1856, 533; special deposit of
legal tenders for redemption of certificates of
deposit SCI $3.50 900; coin, 1888 IT'S, including
coin certificates, $27, 1885, 300; outstanding legal
tenders, 1882, 600.
A fire at Joliet, ILL.,, Thursday, burned War
ner's block, containing Shaw's crockery and
Fanning's grocery store. Loss $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

kS0st0n stock List.

RoCKLAND. Sept 24-Market very firm; common
9oc 9 10; Lump 81 40; Casks, Csc.
Wood-Firm at So for best.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

Door PLATES AND NUMBERs.-The best as
sortment of door plates and numbers in New
England at Terney's, 81 Market Square, Ian
caster Hall building, over Horse Railroad Of
flee. au31eod1m
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
Psychological,
Closing Day.

There was not SO large an attendance upon
the exhibition yesterday as the day before,
partly because it was understood hat many of
the specimens would be removed early in the
day or soon after the announcement of the
committees. This, however, was not true, for
at a late hour in the evening but few articles
had been removed.
The following is the balance Of the awards of
the committees:
APPLES.
Best general exhibition of apples from any coun-
Nv in the state + G. Mower m
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

JOB PRIN, NG.-Every description Of JOB
Printing executed promptly, and at the lowest
prices, at the Daily PRESS Printing House, 100
Exchange st. VIM. M. MARKs
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

ANYTHING desired in Catholic Bookstore
can be found at I. p. McGowan's, Congress
Block. ie16tf
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

SYMoNDs' Dye House, India Street.-Coats
dyed $1.25; overcoats $1.5O; pants rs cents.
se15eod2m*
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

OvERcoATs, REFERS and goods for fall and
winter wear, just received at Austin &
McKeneny's, No. 55 Exchange street, four
doors below the postoffice. sep26 3t
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
European Markets.

LoNp0{ Sept 25-12 80 M.-American securities
United States 10-4Os l04t; u S. IS, 1919; Erie
34a "a 35 pref 30.
ULIvERPooL, Sept. 25-12.3O P. M.-Cotton market
quiet; Middling upands 75d; do Orleans SID sales
$4,000 bales including 1000 bales tor speculation and
export sales of the week 81 900 bales of which 900
were for export and 1000 for speculation.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

EIGHTH MAINE REUNIoN.-The surviving
members of the Eighth Maine Regiment met at
the Preble House yesterday afternoon. A
large number were present and the best of feel
ing prevailed. Lieut. Col. Hemmenway was
chosen chairman, and James T. Cleaves, secre-
tary, after which permanent organization ),
which consisted of the following names, was
made.
President, Lieut.. Col. Hemmenway; Vice
Presidents, Capt. Winfield Smith, Quartermas-
ter Casper Marshall, Lieut.. H. B. Sawyer, G..
w. Mitchell, Samuel T. Cleaves; Chaplain, j.
E. NJ Wright; Surgeon, B. Willioms; Orator.
Abraham jackson, and Geo. w. Mitchell as
substitute; Poet, 1t. j. H. Turks.
Abraham w. jackson was chosen orator and
Geo. W. Mitchell substitute. 1t was voted to
confer with officers of other regimental organi.
cations looking towards the holding of gener-
al reunion of Maine regiments.
Dispatches were received from III. C. Leven
saier, j. E. NJ Wright, Chaplain, and b. w
Williams, Surgeon, regrettng their inability to
be present, but pledgng themselves to be pres
ent at the next reunion.
Short speeches were made by Lit. Col. Hem
meu,vay, Surgeon White, Surgeon Williams,
John 1.readwell, G. w. Mitchell and several
others. The meeting broke up with a hearty
hands shake all around.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

VIcKERY & LEIGHTON, 1853 Middle street,
have nice little variety Of dry goods, cheap.
sep21- d&w2w
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
Providence Print Cloth Market.
Domestic Markets

PRovIDENcE.S Sept. 25-The printing cloths market
is unchanged but the decision of the manufacturers
in regard to "short tme'' has given rather firmer
tone to the market.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
METEOROLOGICAL.

METEOROLOGICAL
PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-FouR
HOURS
WAR Dept, OFFICE CHEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER. Washington, d. c.,
Sept. %, Il A. MY
For New England,
and the Middle states stationary or falling bar
ometer, increasing coudress, somewhat high
winds
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

New Dress Goods, New Shawls. Come and
see them. RINEs BROS,
se19eodtf 165 Middle Street,
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
GARABAlDI kid gloves at Talbot's.


AUCTION SALE-Ths day at 10 o'clock, f. o.
Bailey & Co. will sell at salesroom, 176 Fore
street, a lot of furniture, carpets, sc. At II
o'clock lot of dry and fancy goods, shirts,
drawers, &c. At IL m. some valuable horses
and carts, on Pearl street, norner of Milk.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
Brief Jottiugs.

We learn that delegation of children from
the Home for Little Wanderers from Boston
will attend Congress street I'M. E) church to-
morrow morning at 1Od o'clock. They are said
. to be very interesting children, and all who
attend will no doubt be well repaid.
The Western Union Telegraph Company are
putting up new poles on Commercial street IN
place of the old ones that are unfit for further
service.
After the Resolutes beat the Lewiston club
fairly, the latter refused to pay their bills as
per agreement.
The bark Tewksbury L. Sweat will be
launched from the yard of Hutchins & Stubs
at Yarmouth, at half. past eleven to-day.
The steamer George Washington, which ar
rived here yesterday at noon, reported it very
thick and rough outside.
The grand jury of the Circuit Court came in
yesterday afternoon, having found three bills
of Indictment and were discharged.
Officers Hanson and Rounds arrested young
man named Dyer astevening for stealing book
from Colby's book store. Dyer has been to the
Reform School.
Remember that the steamer Express will
follow the yachts in their race to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
Carpets. SC. at Auc,ion,

IN TUESDAY, Sept. Doth, at II o'clock, we shall
~ sell at House No. Alder Street, Paror Suit In
Hair Cloth, Easy Chair. Lounge Base Burner Stove,
2Chamber Setsl Carpets, Hair Mattresses, Spring
Beds. Extension Table, Dining Room Chairs, oh
Chandeliers. Crockery, Glass and Plated Ware
Model Cook Stove (extenton back together with the
+. o. BAILEY & CO, Auctieneer..
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
Farm, stock. Tools, &c, Mt Auction.
A Administrative Sale by Auction.

DURSUANT to a license from the Judge OF Pro-
Il bate of Cumberland County. shall offer for
sale by auction on SATURDAY. the seventeenth
Q7th) day Of October 1874, at O'Clock in the after.
noon, on the premises, the following real estate OF
William Parker, deceased. to VITA certain parcel
Of land situated in Portland in said County, on the
southwestery corner Congress and Vaughan streets,
being about thirty two feet on Congress street ny
about one hundred and ten feet on Vauahan street,
being the homestead oil said William Parker. On
the premises is elegant three story brick House
with modern conveniences Terms at sale.
ABAGAlL c. PARKER, AdministratriS.
Portland, Sept. IL, 1874.
se16 tedtolotdIt
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
New York Stock and Money Market.

tsaIes at the Brokers Boards Sept. 25.l
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
TE1E PR ESS

May be obtained at the Periodical Depots OF Fes-
senden Bros, Marquis, Robinson, Brunch 81 Co.
Andrews, Wentworth, GIendenning, Moses, Hender,
son. and Chisholm Bros, all trains that run out Of
thecity.
AT Biddefori. Of Pillsbury.
At Saco of T., Hodgdon,
a Waterville, of j. 5. Carter.
At Bath, of j. Q. Shaw.
At Lewiston, of French Bros. and Stevens & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

HARRIS seamless kid gloves at Talbot's.
SeDt26 81
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26
Valuable Horses and Carriages nj
Auction.

TODAY, at IL M, on Pearl Street. corner Of Milk,
Il we shall sell one pair very stylish Black Horses
very kind and excellent family horses one pair Bay
Horses, very nice team, excellent Horses been
usel as teameIs, sound. good workers; also DUNN
Carts and Harnesses, one Express Wagon.
The above property will be sold for what 1t is with
out any reserve.
e. .. BAILEY & co.. Auctisneers,
saoe
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

CORVALLIS, Ms. Br Schr Lueknow-3oO BIZ
flour.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-26

SPECIAL PREMIUMS.
By Boardman g. Co, for the best collection of
Maine grown apples. One dozen plants
Of the new Agawam Blackberry value
$Y Pope s. Sons
For the second best collection of same. One.half
dozen plants, Agawam Blackberry (value
$50. I'm Woodward.
The plants to be delivered in the spring Of 1876
some point to be agreed upon in this state.
By A Gilbert, President State Pathological So
ciety, for the handsomest dish of autumn
apples OF single variety, and not less than
one-half peck. One copy Thomas Amer
lean Fruit Culturist," (new edition, price
$3). j Varney.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-09

General William Unkles, Of the Cen
federate Army. residing at Rutherford
Park, n. j., for the past six years. CON-
mitted suicide yesterday. p, essDispatca
We suppose this person to have been
the husband Of old An,i-Coercion who
figured SO conspicuously during the
early days Of the war.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-09
CAUGHT THE REAL THIEVES. - Say:
yesterday S Independent

yesterdays Independent
1t will be remembered that couple
of weeks ago several thousand cigars
we're stolen from Days saloon. in Lower
Gold Hill during the night. Several
Cinnamon we've arrested on suspicion of
being concerned in the robbery, and the
case came up for examination before
Judge Young yesterday. A large num-
Der of Celestials were present and took
great interest in the progress of the
trial. One of the burglars TUNED States
evidence, and swore that they were all
engaged in the robbery. The case could
not be finished yesterday, and was coz
tinued until to-day.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-09

JAMES LICK was elected President of
the California Pioneers On Tuesday ;
and i'll the evening they adjourned to
the Lick House and Lickered.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-09

THEY HAD IT GOOD at Earelsa OF indie
pendence Day. Alice Vane delivered an
original poem which We Suspect to be
the woIk Of John Temp.ctOn. The sec
ond verse pours cat tlis Injeenious
sentiment:
We hear il in The loud salute;
OF ali our voices none are NUT;
The wLlte, the black, the red PIute
Proclaim our liberty