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Lawlessness i'm DIexico

~ CITY OF MEXICO, March Via uou.
nj; ren Dahdits attacked stage near Guooaioiera
Inc passengers resisted. Renforcemantee d. a.
anlrty bandits arrived, when the eight gems D.
continued to defend the stage The bandits
Killed VIM: Westfall, a physician, formerly re-
| siding In Havana and BarthUlay, a German
merchant and wounded two Mexicans. The
rest OF the passengers were maltreated and the
| heads OF the two dead Germans were chopped
off. The Governor of Topic has sent out men
| to search for the bandits.
Church and State.
BERLIN, March 9.-The arrest of the Bishop
of Treves last week caused much excitement
among the Catholic population. 1t was follow
ed to-day by the torcible closing of the Semina.
ry attached to the Bishops See in accordance
with the DEGREES of the courts and orders from
the government. Large numbers of people
gathered around the institution and tried tO
prevent the officers from doing this duty. A
riot followed which threatened to become seri-
Gus. The troops came to the assistance OF the
authorities and quickly dispersed the mob. To-
night the city is quiet.
Cuban Affairs
NEW YORK, March st is reported from
Havana that several plantations were burned
near hemedio auC various insurgent boats are
operating in that jurisdiction; also that 800
men nave crossed the Trocha and the deposl-
tons of General Portfolio have been inafficient
TO arrest the forward march of the insurgents
into the villas.
Statistics show for the past year decided in
crease of sugar and a slight decline of the mo-
lasses pre- ductions on the Island. The United
States takes 67 per cent of the sugar and SO per
cent. of the molasses.
Violent Snow Storm.
CoLLINGwooD, Ont, March 9-The most
violent seow storm Of the season prevailed
throughout Sinicoe county yesterday and to.
day; The drifts are very high. Travel ON the
roads is almost suspended
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CLASS OF '44.-The class of 1874, Bowdoin
College, will, during Commencement week in
July, have another of their pleasant reunions
and class dinners at the Falmouth House in
this city. This class numbers among it's mem.
bers an unusually large number of prominent
and well known gentlemen-among whom are
Judge VIM. Writ Virgin, Gen. Samuel J. An
derson, and Hon. c. w. Goddard of this city
Colonel S. P. Dinsmore of \ ew York; Hon. H.
G. Herrick of Lawrence, Mass. Major D. R.
Hastings of Fryeburg; Hon. j. L. Pickard OF
Chicago, ILL.,; Rev. DR.. Geo. M. Adams Of
WELLESLEY, Mass. and Hon. H. K. Bradbury Of
Hollis
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EX-PRESIDENT FILLMORE.
E0T
Preparations for the Funeral.

BUFFALO, N. Y, March 9-The funeral of
ex-President Fillmore will take place on Thurs
day, at 2 p m. The final programme is not yet
arranged. Buffalo is draped in mourning, for
he was a most esteemed citizen. All the courts,
Board of Trade, etc, adjourned. Flags are at
half mast from public ami private buildings
Omcial Announcement of His Death.
WASHINGTON, March 9.-The following has
been issued
EXECUTIVE MANSION, I
Washington, March 9, 1874.
1t is with deep regret that the President an
nounces to the people of the United States the
death of Willard Fillmore, one of his honored
predecessors, who died at Buffalo, N. Y, last
evening. The long continued pnbllc services
and eminent purity of character of the deceas-
ed ex-President will be remembered beyond
the days Of mourning in which a nation will be
thrown by the event which is thus announced.
As mark of respect to his memory, it is Or
dered tn 1T the Executive Mansion and the sew
eral departments at Washington be draped in
mourning until the close of the day on which
the funeral shall take place, and that business
be suspended on the day of the funeral. 1t is
Furthermore ordered that the War and NAVY
Departments cause suitable military and naval
honors to be paid on the occasion to the memo
ry of the eminent citizen whose life is nov,
closed.
(Signed,) U. S. GRANT.
By the President:
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary of State.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Union Pacific Bnsiness.

BosToN, March 9-The Union Pacific Rail-
road Co. s traffic department presents the fol-
lowing figures:-In January, 1874, earnings
1858. This as compared with the figures for
January, 1873. which were earnings. 1928, 974-
SO; expenses, 1851 567. 20; net, $172 &C. shows
the gross interest January. 1874, to have been
500, 740.35, and the net increase, $13S, 34S.S7.
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The Swede, Anderson who attempted whole i1.
sale murder in Wallingford, Conn, ana 'neh
attempted suicide, is very violent ne at
tempted to kill ali in the court room where ne
was confined. and it took seven men to hold
him. An attempt was made to lynch him, put
the officers euded the lynchers and lodged him
in New Haven Jail He has ball in his head.
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Sale of United States Property by
Aucfss,n

"E shall sell at our new salesroom, 17G Fore
w street, on Saturday, March 18th, at II o'clock
A d. the following articles, viz: IA bottles Worces-
tershre Sauce 81 Pears rs do Green Peas 20 do
fresh Peaches, 81 do Preserved Peaches % do Pine
Apple 81 do Ounce JAM q do Ras pberry JAM 40 o
Blackberry Jam, Is do Strawberry JAM 0 do f. esh
Pine Apple II 1915 TBS Bicardonae Soda ~ do Gin
namon, do Cream Tartar. st do Allspice Hip do
Ginger, do Cayenne Pepper.
Terms of sale lash. Per order U. s. A. C. S.,
Fort Preble. .I
F: .. BAILEY d CO., Auctioneers.
mar9 III
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HISTORY OF CAPE ELIzABETH-It is a mat
ter of surprise to those familiar with her his
tory that Cape Elizabeth, public spirited as
that vigorous corporation claims to be, should
,s VET have had no town history. Portland,
Augusta, Gardiner Windham, kennebunk,
saco and Biddeford, Warren, Norridgewock
and half dozen others have each their found
alton and progress registered in goodly volumes
but Cape Elizabeth, settled earlier tl1on any OF
them has not. so far as we know, taken step
i'll this very desirable enterprise.
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Deering.

At the election of town officers in Deering,
yesterday, the Citizens ticket was elected: Sc
lectmen, David TORY, Republican, Solomon
Stuart, Democrat and Francis Purington, Re
publican; Clerk, E. J. Riggs; Auditor, Andrew
Halves; S. s. Committee. VIM Fl, Wheeler;
Treasurer, VIM. N. Goold, Republicans.
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WHARF IMPRovEMENTs.-lti is contemplated
erecting a two story brick block, $50 feet long,
on stom House wharf, for the use of the light
house department, revenue Office and engineers
offices of the general government. The building
will cost 100000 A barge Office will also be
put up. ... sa
The lease of this wharf to the government
only awaits the final action of the Treasury
Department to be consummated. 1t RUS three
years, and can be renewed twice for the same
length. The government then has the refusal
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The New York University Medicines

"A NE curing more Chronic Diseases than all other
n medicines combined. Any one can have a circu-
iar containing numerous testimonials Of cures from
ctzens OF Portland and vicinity, and books free BY
Portland, Me-, General Agent for the New England
States and Dominion, de20w3md3t
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Portland Wholesale Markets

Portland Wholesale Markets
MONDAY, March 9. The -four market is dull
Grain is active and firm at 9Oc for new Mixed Corn
and 65c for oats, and there is an upward tendency
Groceries are steady and without any change in
prices. Provisions are dull. Produce is quiet and
unchanged. Sugars steady at 1Osc for granul t.
ed. Moasses is in good supply and prices steady
and UNCHANGED.
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New Work stock and None, Market.

New York Stock and Money Market.
NEW YORK. March 9-Mornino.- Money at per
PEI cent. Gold at 111s. Sterling Exchange at as "a
ass. avg v
NEW YORK. March 9-Erenin0- Wall street Quiet
Money easy at q per cent. Foreign Exchange il,
quiet at 4ss for prime go days. 4S7 a 4szA for de-
mand g closed at 1113, after having been sold at
llls 9 1llf The rates paid for carrying were 8 and
per cent the final rate being Al per cent The sub
Treasury dsbursed to-day S79,OOO on account of u-
terest and $i01 0C0 in redemption of $40 bonds The
customs receipts to-day were S569,o00.
The days business at Ghe Cola Exchange Bank
was as follows:-Gold balances, S527 ,1ls: curren-
Governments quiet and steady. State bonds are
nominal. The stock market was irregular early in
the day. alternately weak and strong on fluctuations
ranging from g Il per cent During the afternoon
the market was Quiet and steady. The Milwaukee g.
81 Paul Company has commenced paying the per
cent dividend on the preferred the consolidated
bonds. To-day puts on 10000 shares of Union Pa
CHIC at S3a for 80 days was sold for per cent.
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The following statement from the assessors
books show the valuation Of taxable property
during ten years, for the years named, VIZ:

These fgnres show most conclusively the
reason for the p0mindtly high rate of taxa
ton. The assessors have placed low valua-
ton on real estate because other cities and
towns adopt this policy in their returns to the
State Treasurer, and personal property
escapes taxation to very marked extent. If
real estate was taxed at, or near, its value and
personal property looked after more closely,
the rate could be largely reduced.
Portland with its thirty millions of taxable
property pays ten times the tax into our State
Treasury that city of the same valuation
located in Massachusetts pays into its State
Treasury. We pay nearly one seventh of the
State, and three fifths of the county tax, the
aggregate being about % per cent of our
whole annual tax levy.
STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND BRIDGES.
However much may or may not have been
accomplished the past year to place this de-
partment on better footing, l think the pub
lie will bear testimony that the efforts of the
committee and Commissioner of streets has
been given in the right direction. Its affairs
have been well managed and large
amount OF work done by men and teams
which has been performed in prompt, eff
cient manner with the least possible annoy
ance to the public travel. The condition of
our streets and walks is far from satisfactory.
The amount of work required to place them
in good condition is very large and must be
the work of many years with large annual
appropriations. Probably no city in New
England has superior facilities for obtaining
good material for making streets than
ours, hence, the remedy is to be found
by constructing the streets with
proper materials and thereafter keep
them in good repair. 1t is true we
should be obliged to make large original out
lays to secure this most desirable end. The
average expenditures in this department from
1867 to 1872 inclusive was $74,076.00. Ex-
penditures for 1873, one month estimated
$73,500.OO.
After careful examination of the require
ments OF this department. its present and
future bearing on the welfare of the civ and
the citizens to be benefited. l am convinced
that sound public policy demands the adon-
ton of some definite plan of sewerage for the
whole city.
system in the construction of our sewers is
an element that during all these years, cover
ing the expenditure OF hundreds of thousands
of dollars. has failed to receive any marked
attention. Therefore until system of sewer
age is perfected your Appropriation should be
made to cover only immediate and pressing
wants.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The expenditure the past eleven months was
$44074.9O being an excess of $l9,76S.oo over
the previous year. Aft9r the fire at Galt
and Atlantic Wharves, in August last, the tax
payers demanded from the City Council an IN
crease of both men ahd apparatus for the
erty; hence there has been added
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CIENFUEGOS. Brig Qui vive-f53 hhds q ties
Is bbls m lasses to Geo II Starr.
HALIFAX. Ms. Steamer Alhambra-26 bales of
merchandise to Fl & Allan, bbls potatoes to j w
Jones: crates casks skins to Ii q Co, pkgs mer-
chandise to Eastern Elk Co, 8 do do to Swett's Ex-
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POLICE NOTES. Deputy Marshal Williams
and officer Stevens arrested a ruffian named
Sastrau, on Washington street yesterday, for
an assault upon small boy named Ball.
Officer Luther Sterling arrested a sailor last
evening belonging to British brig in port for
drunkenness. The man took violent fancy to
Mr. Sterlng's thumb, and wished to carry it
away as a souvenir, but the officer chose to
retain the useful digit even at the expense of
encroaching upon the liberty of the mariner.
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THE REFORM CLUB.-Au enthusiastic meet
ing was held at the Allen Mission last evening
for the purpose of recognizing the Reform
Club Addresses were made by HI. NJ, Bryant
and other gentlemen. The Club was .re-organ-
lied by the choice of the following officers
Capt. Sturdivant, Pres; Rev. G. w. Bicknell,
Vice President; Rev. E. p. Thwing, Secretary
e, Leach, Treasurer Fonr members were
chosen to attend the Convention at Augusta
tomorrow.
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w A N II Il d.

A THOROUGHLY competent person to take
"A charge OF a Mill on La Have River, N. S. One
who has a practical knowledge of Manufacturing
Pie and Spruce Boards and Spruce Deals, Paling
Capboards, &c. The Mill is driven by Leffel
wheel and runs two Gargs, one large single saw
with circular edges, &C., &c.
For first class man good wages will be paid.
Apply by letter, with references to
DUFFUS s. CO.,
ja12d2m Halifax, n. 8.
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There being no choice for the seventh COM
mittee man a second ballot was taken with the
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For SALE on favorable terms, valuable
slate property. partially developed, with most
encouraging prospects. in the eastern part OF
the State. Owners refer to S. T. Pullen, Esq
PRESS Office. ie14-d1
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LONDON, March 9-12SO P. M.--Consols at % a,
s2h for money and account.
American securities-U. S. 10-I0s 1884. Erie Rail-
way AZ New York Central SO.
LIVERPOOL March 9-123O p. M.-Cotton fInt r
and and prices advanced fracton M:ddling upland ut
sso6; 90 Orleans a sgd sales $1,000 bales. including
'Yo o'ies tor export and speculation.
o-2Os, 1862. at sss Wv '
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ICE.
WANTED

A FEW SMART men of good character and ba,-
"A its to sell nursery products TO me of in,s@;
ty and temperate habits land none others need any,
good salary and expenses, will be paid and Constant
Apply at once in person at Fluent Block or nv
letter to p. o. Drawer 1882, Portland Ne xsS,e
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NICE heavy bleached and brown cottons fol
10 cts. at L. d. STRoUTs. mara eodtf.
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES

ALL my best Prints 10c per yard. Also an
extra quality bleacned and brown sheetings
loo. P, NJ. FROST,
Wch10eod3t 100 Middle street,
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YACHTING NoTEs.-An overhanging stern is
being put on the "Whisper" and her centre
board has been taken out and keel put in.
Her cabin is enlarged, and she is to be changed
to schooner rig,
The ''Gracie'' is TO have new set of spars
and sails
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FOR SALE.
TO l. u M b e H EN-.

PEFERR1NG to the above advertisements the
III subscribers would sell the whole or part ot
the above valuable Mills and Lumber lands to A
practical Lumberman who would be willing to take
the superintendent of the whole business
The mil. Is new and called one of the best In Nova
Scotia, and with the mill there is about 25 900 acres
of the best Pine lands IN Nova Scotia. These lands
are known as the Gushing Lands. and well worth
the attention of Luu bermen. Apply TO
DUFFUS Il CO.,
ja12d2mis Halifax. Ms.
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Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE MORRIS.
MoNDAY.-Matilda Ross VS.. William O'Friell-
Assumpsit for labor performed as a seamstress-
$11.33. Trial decision. Judgment for defendant.
Larrabee. O'DOnnen
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S4,662, 634,79

When we look about us and see the grow
ing tendency of municipal, state, and national
governments to increase the public debt, it
seems proper for us to stop and consider for
a moment its question.
Borrowing for present wants is the ready
recourse for all emergencies. The policy has
been for towns, cities, and states to borrow,
until now we have reached time when bonds
of well managed corporations are not readily
sold. The time has gone by when vote by
City Council to raise money is equivalent to
the cash. The remedy for this evil of in
creasing debt SO far as our city is concerned,
lies with you. The tax payers demand of us
an economical administration of the local
affairs of the city. If you would increase its
population, its manufactures, and improve its
credit, you must continue to reduce its debt
and with strict economy in all its depar-
ments this can be done.
TAXES AND TAXATION.
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| HAvANv March 0-rbe uor,'@.,
Merchants -efnse to sell Exchange II ~ t gsn5
to give quotations. Higher rates are aLa I'm ppssDl,
for Gold; no sales. Aeu houriy
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GooD Prints for 9 cts, at L. D. STRoUTs. :.
mar3-eodtf.
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The organization of the new city government
was effected yesterday morning, the boards
meeting at their respective rooms at 10 o'clock
MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.
The Board was called to order by the City
Clerk Alderman Smith was nominated for
temporary chairman but declined to serve
Alderman Sampson was then chosen. The
credentials were then presented and referred
and reported upon as correct. A message was
sent to the Council proposing joint conven-
ton. The proposition was agreed to and the
Aldermen proceeded to the council room.
COMMON COUNCIL.
The Board was called TO order by B. Barnes,
Jr. Clerk and F. f. Hale of Ward six was
chosen temporary President A committee on
credentials was appointed, VIII ich reported the
due election of those claiming seats in the
council. A message was received from the AL
dermen proposing joint convention. The
proposition was agreed to, and the two Boards
went into joint convention.
IN JOINT CONVENTION.
The two Boards met in joint convention in
the council room for the purpose of inaugural
ing the Mayor. Alderman Sampson was chos-
ell chairman. Inc returns were Lnen reau. "A
committee of three, consisting of Alderman
Smith and Councilmen Gage and Merrill. was
appointed to inform the Mayor If his election.
The Mayor made his appearance, and the oath
of office was administered by the City Clerk.
Prayer was offered by Rev. q. w. Buck of
Park street church. The oath was then admin
stered to the Aldermen and Councilmeu. At
the conclusion of tnis ceremony the Mayor de-
lived the annual address, which is as follows:
Gentlemen of the City Council: In as
suming the duties of Chief Executive for this
my second and last year, l am unbound by
promise or pledge. Although party man l
do not regard my reelection as political
triumph of the organization to which have
ever belonged, but an expression OF large
majority of the people that the municipal af-
fairs of our city shall be fairly and honestly
managed, and during the term for which we
are elected, so far as our official acts shall be
concerned, let us remember that we are no
longer partizans but the servants of the whole
people.
FINANCES.
From an examination of the following ex-
hibit of the financial condition of our city,
you will see that there has been a satisfactory
decrease i'll the total of the municipal debt
during the mast wear
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WARRANTED to give satisfaction. The Eu
raka Silk
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d, S. ID. ENTERTAINMENT.-The last of a
series of four entertainments, given by the D.
S. DIS for the beuefit of the Swedenborgian
Society, was given last evening at Fluent Hall.
A social dance was arranged for the last of the
series, and it proved success in every partic-
ular. About one hundred couples were pres
ent. Chandler furnished the music.
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Immense Temperance Meeting.

OMAHA, March 9.-There was an immense
temperance meeting last evening, and a COM
mittee was appointed to circulate for signatures
petition to the City Council to increase the
liquor dealers license.
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New Advertisement To-Day.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
Central Wharf Steam Tow-Boat Company.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
To Let-Rooms.
Chance for a Bargain.
Notice-Geo. Trefethen.
Observation-Disclosures,
To Let-Tenement.
Steel Pens-Iviscn, Brakeman, Taylor & Co,
A Fact worth Knowng-Dean.
Butter and Cheese-SmIth, Gage g. Co.
New Moiasses-Smith Gage & Co.
SIS Reward-J, Burleigh N
Girl Wanted-J. Il. Sherry. - r... .. .-...--..
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
All my best Prints-P. NJ Frost
Warranted-Eureka Silk
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE
Of
One-eigbth Barque Mary E. Libby.

DURSUANT to a license from the Probate Court.
Il the undersigned, administrator of Thomas l..
Libby's Estate, VIII sell public auction on FRI
DAY, March thirteenth, Q3th) 1874 at Eleven 0ly
O'Clock in the forenoon at the office OF j. S. Bailey
No. "a Exchange Street, Portland,
ODe-eighth Of Barque Mary E. Libby,
now or soon expected in New York. Said Baroue IL
about Four hundred AM Sixty-nine (460 TONS and
in good condition. Also, same time and place
one Quadr mt, one Spy Glass, one Opera SPY Glass,
several Pictures in Frames and one Cook Stove be-
longing to the Eslate
AARON b. HOLDEN, Administrator.
is. BAILEY, AuciiOneer.
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ORGANIZATION OF THE NEW CITY
GOVERNMENT.
The Mayors Address.

ELECTION OF CITY OFFICERS.
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PLYMOUTH CHuRCH.-A special meeting of
Plymouth Church was holden last evening to
take into consideration the matter of extending
a call to the Rev. Mr.. Dole. Brethren and Sis
tiers both voted. Forty votes were cast, thirty
three being in favor of extending the CALL The
scribe was appointed committee to notify the
parish officers of the action of the church.
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DAILY DOMESTIC RECkIpTs.

Receipts OF Grain, SC.
BY water conveyance LOCO bush cornmeal to Geo
w True e. Co.
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1t is reported that rumors from hostile In
dian camps have appeared at the agency near
Fort Sally and want permission to trade for
ammunition. The agent has prohibited its SALE
Indians in war costume were seen on Raw
Hide Creek, only twenty miles from Laramie,
SATURDAY. NIGHT