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REAL ESTATE.


ord Monday. Noy. 80:
-. CITY PROPERTY,
Rhodes av, 20 fl & Of Tl!rty-sec0nd 1t, IT, coz
941x It, iaied SoY. g. 1913. $500
81ine as tho above, dated Nov. 24........., 1900
Blue lsland nv, lot 4-10 It O Of Maxwell ut, n
4. 3ixl0o It, dated Nov. as... .........,. $500
Elk Grove It. my # n of North Az, Of, 24xlI
It, dated May a.....,,...,............. ESQ
arnold y, ncAr Thrty-HixtA, " i, atx110 1t,
SOUTH OF CITY LlAITg.
Calumet ~, II cor Forty-scyenth st, . t, 13ax
$50 #; nso Grand Boulevard, lp0 It Il Of
Eory:ncyonth st, I, 10Dxl50 It, dated Sept.
Colorado - 49, 10000
NJ Of Lot .. anu : ID It oi lot !, nlocK i in
De1ter lark Subdivision, !u n " Il Of soI
Soc. 8. as "A, autel Nov. 3D.. ............,. 607
Lott IN sonerbry Osia part Of Isosen,ncrkela
Block 9, Sec 10, 49, IA, dated Nov 47..,,,... 1,12s
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, rN7+N~N1-
6.500G.0o
4.5o@5.00
4.00@4.5o
e.51@4.25
2.5cA3.75
1.T6@2.225
4..1,5R{.5tl
2.I'14a4,115
1.7JasJ.75

1lUt!s"NccV3EcU HI!lcH H7ttFaays 5..U00. 1Hu
WA there 1t nuy tna during The day auythiug n,oro
than moderate dcssce of activity citler In tu Iocal
outside dclnanle, lrces woro not materially d!f-
ever change thnro may havo laen wia pt ID acnrn'
favor. Ths best grades wsrs taken IL very full racE
but tair to medium lo!s aolA trragary ipwcr good
1nany hogs vcrs left alld tho market closed dull
N,lea 1t al. .GlGn1 1.td. Chiefly At GG.7tGa7 .;t5.
, 1874-12-01

NEw YonN. Nov. 3O.-sIoncy loaned at per
can't at the opening, closing ut 3iG4t@4. Primo
mercantile paper, SIXTY days to four months, G@
Z per cant First-cIaas single naluo aelB ut tho
Same rate, whlle What Is ratoa good BolB Mt 10
10, and miscellaneous at 9G15. Prime gold pa
per, GD7. Tho movement OF currency from
Now York continues III considerable volume.
Sterling opened wenli unu lover, closing dull
and ateady at 1856 for sixty days, and 49o for de-
maud.
Customs receipts, s2G7, 1000. .....
Guld opened at 1la35, and closed at 112ff4f, The
only prices OF the day. Carrying rates, l5SG3
por cent. ..z
O!eatings, S58,OOO,0O0. ....
Treasufy dbbuiaomcnta, s167,000.
Governments opened ilrm and higher. with a
brisk demand. III tho afternoon they were dull,
outside Of 1g-40H. Natoau hohds ilrm and III
good demand all day. 6tate bonds aotive and
steady.
Stocks opened strong. with markcd improve
ment III some Of tue Weslorh roatla. There vas
IN advance ih Northwestern co,nnlon OF II per
cent; st. Paul common aud preferred, rs ,por
cent !; Wabash. 2 per cont; aud Paciflo Mail, !
nor cent. somo stocks, chiefly Northwestern and
account Of j: 8. Colgate, WHO was uunblc to
aga,;t,e of 3a4@1 rer oslit Tie latter In Eortli-
and strong. There was reduction i'll tho gcIl-
eral list of 5lM11A per cent from tho highest
point. Tho aggregate transactions wcro $1,000
hhareH, Of which 27,000 moro Woatorn Union,
10000 Pncflc Mail, $4,000 Erie, $1,000 Lake
Shore. 1G,U00 Union Pacific. $1,000 Northwest
ern. 10000 Rock Island, 2D,0oU st. Paul, 10000
Wabash, and II, 900 Ohio Il MiHHieaippi.
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OllICAQO LuNI,El,.HknHET.

MoNuAY 4svEN1Nu, Nov. 90.
About as carN0o3 ,ycrO AZ tho docks Ie atnnlance
OF local dealers waa unexpectedly afgc, aud the mar
AHt exhibited 1,Dra animation than for somo time
past, notwithstanding tha fact that tho mercury waH
nearly down tn zero. Piece atnN from Ludlngton
soll at $500, an conon boards anil Hrtpa 1t 50 0u@
lt75. Twelve sa!ea nlatte. Mr. McGlldu
reports thu following: Cargo tclr Ilaciue, fronl
Mnskegon 100 III Norway boarsls at s1t.75.
At THE YARNS.
Tho market III rather qu!rt, though tho ehipmeuta
compare fayorably with ihoaG for the samo linn IN
1873. Shingles are III fair interior dennul.
QUOTATIONS.
FIRST clear. .$snoo a599o
Second cDar, incll to InCh........ 48U1 (94s.b3
TAlEt c!ear, inch. $500 Ga!0.0Q
usar @ s oarine, it md ii ioaaher. ''s' V'''''
rough. ........................... 1880 GR40.o0
0uur HtIi.g 1ss and ID tocthur....., 2uU ta3l.00
TlrHt common sidluG. ......... lb.00 E&eu.o0
socou common a!t.in,. ........... 14.DD GslH.uo
ToorinH frat common. dressed. III 90 t433.D0
Flooring, spc1t1 culnnou, tlr0ssea.,, a511 1H,tD
Flooring, tl!r.e comnoh tlrcHsed: 17oo tS20cp
!nciss a,,;, upward. :. $500 s4o.oo
u RaHON.hpx boards, ,.,..,........... n3U1 tSa1.Du
atoIk boardB. 1aul felH.01
u atonk boards. aB0u Csa3.10
atnck hoarGa. Ga............,..,...... 1iG0 GaiG.0n
EununE u IT. oalila prGe tor dry. 19uq thll.00
Common Doarda. 0uts!cu for try..... 1l.00 Q3l3.0a
and utitler. :. ,.,.,,,., loo 91a0o
JoIat al ru.ntllng Is to ~ fect.... laDa dQls.0o
Fekcts, Bl1lara. 12.uD tgliQl
pleketj, hat...... .....,..,........ tl.AQ R....
Cedar l,oats, split. 1910 49l5D1
Cst4r I,qas round, Id@0 incllea ..,.. 17Go tSa5Ul
Lsth. INSTRUMENTATION. a.0a u a.23
T.; es sassu "...s:e.,. uS 10 id,
Bhuglea on track ackfAl.....---...s...,. ala q aR7H
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QUOTATIONS.
Extra neercs-aradetl Rtcerz, ,aycraglng1 $50

Extfa leeYcS-9ra@euR RtceE3p afcraBlu44'1o"
~ l.aHJ iDs+ s+.......+...+s sss... s.s...+ .+s++..S'
CllolCe Dceses-Flne, fat, we'll formed year
to year old steera. averaging 1,25o TO
ltt1u laa ......................
Good Observation-Disclosures, finely formed
stsorH, averaging 1,l60 to 800 lhs, .......
Medium tirsdes-Sleers III fair flesh, aveT-
ag'nE 1,1oU 10 1,2sD !hs. hs....................
Dutcllera' Rtock-roor 10 fair steers, ant
co.Lltnon to choice cows, for city slaughter,
averaging Bun 10 lt1U0 lbs. s..........:.....
Slack Cattle-Comlnon cattln, III decent
flesh, averaging GU0 to 1.1i0 ibs........,
IufUr!or-Light and THU cowa. htitera,
STACY, lll!a, AMI sca1awaE steers. s........-.
Catt3G-TexaH, clloicu cori,-fctl...
Cattls-rcxas, wilitercl Morrill,.
CAttia-Texaa. through drnTts. ........+....
, 1874-12-01

"From fire points.
VISIBLE StrrLT 0r GRAIN.
The Now York l,odNce-E Ekeiaiae 1scehly givos
tho following III tile yisiblo supply Of grain, ron
prising tho stocks In Eranary at Lhe principal
points of accumulation Rt lake nilta seaboard
portH in transit OH tim 1akea, tho New York
ca,'als, and by rail. Nov. 2l 1874:
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-26

CoHyALxscEST.-We were very happy
to meet on tia street yesteru.%, Dir. /.
/. Anderson, Chief Engineer c: the Viz
ginia and Truebee Railroad, who was
seriously injured by the railroad acct
dent N this place some time since. Mr.,
Anderson is looking Interestingly pale
vet AMI Informs Us that be is quite veal f.,
bat tnat aside from that he Is i.Ct su:fyI-
ing at all. AR. Anderson Is very f"rtE-
nate in having escaped with Ills lie and
his many friends will be rejoicei;o 'caI4
.Aat he will soon lie all isbt again.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-26

CoHr1DEsc Mr. Geo. ellison nA1
D. Z. sturr having fully examined the
North Carson Mine, and had the ore
thoroughly tested, yesterday showed
their coufderre in the mine by the rur-
chase Of 1870 shares, (oHe-foUr,h@, Of
the capital stock. from Mr.. L. i. Bryan.
The mine viii lie fully developed and 4
mill erected at al early day. The sue
cess OF this mine is Of the greatest i'm
pogtaAce to the people of this city and
we are glad to see prominent citizens
taking an interest in the enterprise.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-26

SyEIT Mise. We were attracted to
the saloon Of Capt. Meyer On Second
street, las. night, ~ the soEnl q sweet
music. Tire Ne found Hugo I-;mer-
dinser playin. N instrument called a
Z!ther, or German table hap accom-
panied by mn English conceTtina. played
bv D;c> Mills. and when srine chorus
would be played tou"hin% the patriotic
German heart the rish full voices Of 4
dozen stalwart Teutons joined in, max
ing fine musical combination. The
table harp is certainly as hre an i"strn-
laent A. We have ever Lcayd-heinG as
near q harp of a thor.au1 strings IS
ever uas made We were informed that
the intention was - s2rena,." Jnc.e
Geolb= fluffy and others last night.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-26
HOTEL ARMY \ L..


-. CHARLES HOTEL. eEo. TurLi. rsormhros
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-26

Dr.. r. J. WHITE, puysiclan and surgeon, has
ruluov i his Office from the urnsby House to
tIle suit, Of rooms over c. +. Coltou's Drug
store tn Carson street. He may ther" be con
stl-,.,! during all bours OF the DAY ana night
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-26

PEHMANsHIp-Mi Louie IL. Brown,
an accomplished young lady, from Cali
iUrnia. is forming class il this city,
for instruction in penmanship ana pen
drawing. Miss Brown e,cel5 il both
these useful and ornamental accomplish
q little woman, to be successful
teacher. She is an enterrrlsing person
an! deserving of the patronage If all " ho
wish to Improve thor pennausu,p Or
learn tie at Of pen drawing.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE

Iell me. then, whether it does not pay 10
auorIl you homes
accomplished. '''0 So
,,ia "a oeau'luI green. glossy lawn is soTe-
:uIiis le" Ut no farmers ever have: vet moth
Ing is more cheaply obtained. Kent in order.
ana preserved from year to year.
we nave seen many an old farm bouse
setiih9 Oack rom The road. with full half an
acre or more OF soggy grass, Worn here and
there across S surface with foot maths "a
covered with sticks, chips. and rails. TN.
gates are unbung and the fence diiapidated.
TO to work, old man; fix up those gates,
repair that fence. clear off that rubbish.
Ore up your house; plough or dig up that
yaTh, and sow IL with beautiful grasS-not
your coarse clo:er or rank timothy, hut
night proporti rus of red-top, sweet-scentrd
vernal. June or Kentucky blue grass. and
while clover; cover the surface with an ap-
proprlate quantity OF manure, real old geii-
uine barnya mauale, or, still better, let it
be liquid; let your grass grow a few inches
hi9h then cut 10 off smooth and clean, and
keep it cut every two weeks; deck the edge
OF your yard with evergreens and shrubs I;
and behold how beautiful /, all ap ,eareth.
wait until Sunday afternoon Comes, in
cary summer, aud. as you return from
cnuIch and drive up to your house. YOU look
over the fence, and The lovel, deep green OF
tne silk s"it, wayy grass Will impress you
with sentiments OF beauty you cannot force
away: How charming a sight, and yet how
little ii cnst.
The influence of 1t will not rest here; il
VIII be only acommencement of lessons ef
salutary influence which you must t1ke, and
every one will produce greater ard stil in
creaslng good; the exeriion will become less
az less hard, and, instead Of beng, as it
once was, an object OF dread. it will becom
labor Of toue.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07
Magazine Notices.

The North American Reuie,c for January
has been received. The following is its table
of contents.
THE English Constitution" by Walter
Bagehot. "Artic Exploration" "Antiquity
of the North American Iudian." "The Cur
rency and Finances of the United States"
DR.. Clarke's 'Sex in Education" La Mar
mora's Revelations on the war of 1867 and
Critical Notices of Recent Publications.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

GRAMMAR IN RHYME 1t is seldom that
one sees so much valuable matter as the fol-
lowing lines contain, comprised in so brief a
space. Every little grammaran just enterin 6
upon the mysteries OF syntax, will find it
highly advantageous to commit the ''poem;'
to memory. as by so doing many "black
mark" and perhaps many flog9ing, will be
avoided, for With these lines at The tongues
end one need never mistake part OF speech.
1. Three little words you often sec,
Are Articles q. an, and the.
l. A Nouns the name of ANYTHING.
As school, or garden. hCop or stcing
g. Adjectives tell the kind of Noun.
As great, small, pretty. &c tife, or brocR.
L. Instead of Nouns the Prcnouns stand
Tier head, h's tace, your M, my hand.
g. Yerts tell of something to be DONE
10 read, count sing, laugh, jump OF run.
6. How hings are done, the Atverbs tell.
AS stotrty, quickly, III vr lceH.
Z. Conjunci ions Join the words together
AS men ana women, win or weather.
s. The Proposition stands before
Noun, as in or hTou III ioor.
o. The Interj lction shows surprise,
As oh! how pretty ah now wise.
The whole are called Nine Parts Of Speech.
Which reading writing. speaking teach
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

He was a dapper young swell, ''got up re-
gardless,' and became late to dinner. ''You
NUT excuse me, Mrs. h. he said, ''but my
careless driver got the wheels of the car
riage blocked in those of a heavy express
team, and was much delayed by his stupid
hostess and the guests would have 5eleved
his story but for the wisp Of horse-car straw
he unconsciously brought in, caught in his
boot. Straws showed which way he
sthloued ,,
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07
Cumberland National Bank,

FEfHE Stockholders in this Bank G hereby notified
Il that .heir annual meelin- for lie elec ion Of
Dlreetnrs 1 the ensuing year and the trans ction
o. anN ofber hu /, ess tat y then C, me bettre
them, will be hid n, heir Banking rooms on TUES
DAY, the 18th day of Januar 1874 st ; O'Clock p M
SAM'L SMALL, Cashier
Peru nd. Dec. 10 1873 deltdlm
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I,lae N:.rional Traders Esank-

II He Stockholders of '.rhe Nation Traders Bank
of Portland" are hereby notified that their an
nual meefii viii be held at their Banking Room
on TUESDAY, The 18Th day oi January next, at 8
O'CLOCK, p M
10 choose five Directors for the ensuing year.
To act on apropostion to increase the capital took
OF the Bank.
EDWARD GOULD Cashier
Portland. Dec 12 1879 de13dtn
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

A married man at Ottunwa felt unhappy
and hung himself. His wife and sisters cut
him down. Then be tried to butt his brains
out against the wall. The women interfered,
and held him till the city marshal cane.
That functionary cleared out the medders,
and told the frantic youth to butt away as
long as he wanted to. He butted three
times and quit.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07
CascO National RanIk.

YfVHE az rual meeting of the Stockholders of the
Il Casco National Bank of Portland for the choice
OF Directors and The ira sacton of such other busi-
ness as may legally come before them, will be held at
their Banking House, Tuesday, the 18Th day of
Jannary 1874, at 10 O'Clock a. IN.
VIM. A. WINSHIP, Cashier
Portland, Dec 18TH 1874. did
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07
Portland & Ogdensburg Railroad Com.
pany.
ANNUAL MEETING.

THE annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Il Portland " tlglensbuIg Railroad Company will
be held ut the office OF he Company, corner of Mid
die aud Union streets, Portlanl on TUESDAY, the
10th day OF January. current, at 10 O'Clock IN the
fnreno N, choose Directors for the ensuing year.
and to transact any other business tb NAV e. ally
come before them. CHAS. Ii. FOYE Clerk
Portland. Jdn. 6. 1874. d2w
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07
Eagle Sugar Ref5piu. 90.

FtIHE annual meeting of the Stockholders of this
Il Company for choice of Directors, and the trans
action of such other business ma legally come be-
fore them. will be held at the Refinery Office oD
O'Clock P. NJ.
de27d3w JOS. p THOMPSON C1erk
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07
Canal National Bznk.

TsSHE annual meeting of the Stockholders of "Tbe
Il Canal National Bank of Portland.'' for the e,ec-
ton of seven Directors. and the transaction of any
other business that may legally cbme before them,
will be held at their Banking House, Tuesday, The
18th day OF January, 1874, at IL O'clock a. m.
D. c. SOliERBY, Cashier.
December 12 1873, dpc19dtd
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07
Portland E.sOydS,

THE annual meeting OF the subscribers of the
L Portland Lloyds will be held at their office No.
42 Exchange tr. ct, Portland Ne, on THURSDAY.
the 18th day Of January. 1874. at 81 O'Clock P NJ in
accordance with and for the purposes specified in tine
bylaws of the Association.
CHARLES W. FORD, Attornep.
Portland, Me-, January 5, 1874. ja3dtd
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07
ANNUAL M EETING.

FIlHE annual meeting of the Maine Poultry Asso-
4 citation will be held at the State House, Angus
Ia, ou TUESDAY, Jan. 20. 1874, at II O'Clock p NJ.
ALI interested are invited to attend. jd6otu
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

Detroit Free Press: The walkist of the
period can now make ond hundred miles in
twenty-five hours, but when asked to bring
in all armIul of wood he says that his lame
back won't permit.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07
For sale or go LET.
For Sale

HOUSE No. AZ Pleasant Street. Inquire at the
IL House ircm 10 o'clock p. M.
Portland. Oct. l3th oclSdtf
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

A Brooklyn widow has just ascertained
from an examination OF her late husbands
cor, espondence NTH his mothtr-in-aw, that
the old lady's omission to visit them was due
to the continued prevalence of smallpox in
their family.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

A good brother in Baptist Church, Of
Miami County, while giving his experience
not long 70 said: 'Bretherin, Pve been try
in this nigh onto forty year to serve the Lord
and get rch both at onct, and l tell yer, its
mi shty hard sleddIn.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

''He went through lite,' says Marrowiat's
widow (w:piug tear OF enthusiasm from The
tip of her nose) che went through life dis
appointed broken hearted man, but with
the CLEAN of Hope still glued to his eye,"
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

of Postmistress at Kankakee, Ill. The Con-
gresham from that district offtrs half his
back-pay to any person who will furnish them
with husbands.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07
portland. RaR.Or and Hlachias
Stesl lsgE beat DO

TH'HE annual meeting Of the stockholders of the
= ah"ve Lamed comp, ny tor choice of Directors
ana ior the tansac ion Of such other business s NAV
iegay G. me before them, wi be held the office IT
Ross " Stul' want. l7y Commercial Street. Portland
O'Clock P. NJ ~ -
Ja3dtd WILLIAM ROSS, Clerk
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

DOES ADVERTISING PAY?-There Is no in-
stance on record of a well sustained system OF
judlcIous advertising failing OF SUE cess.
MY success IS owing to my hoeralty III ad-
vertising. - Bonner
'Advsrtising has furnished me with COM
petenc.." Amos L01rrence.
Il advertised my productions and made mon-
ey"-NichotdS LORg,corth.
Cons lant and persistent advertising is a sure
prelude to wealth.-Stephen Girord.
"He who invests on dollar in business should
invest on- dollar ir advertising that business
"A. 7. Ste,o0rt.
''Without the aid of advertisements | could
have done nothing in my 81 ecu'atio is. | have
th = most complete faith in printers il k. Ad-
vertising is the royal road to business.-Bar-
mum.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

ADAMS House, BosToN. Great reduction of
prices at this hotel. Transient hoard 81 so pee
day. Slugle persons requiring double room
VIII he charged extra. ID. CHAMBERLAIN
dec3ldl2t Proprietor
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

The question was raised short time since,
az to whether or no it was evidence of an
overstrained pride in aSunday-school supeiin-
tendent to wear a scarlet necktie. We have
since had positive evidence that il is not
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07
MIsCELLANEOUs NOTICES.

LIEBIG's LIQUID EXTRACT OF BEEF does not
eguIre cooking or warming-Is in the form -
Foreign Liqu ur. Is composed Of Beef Bran
y and Touics-Sold by Grocers and Wine
Merchants as high class Cordial or Lique ur
and by Druggists as superior nutritive 1nuic.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
BOARD OF TRADE.
Annual Meeting.

T6SHE annual meeting of the foard of Trade for
the choice CT officers aud tie Transact IN of such
other business may legally come before the meel-
ing, viii be held on MONDAY Evening, Jan 12th,
1913 AT ~ O'Clock. Per Order
la0dtd NJ. N. RICH, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

FOR SALE.
a LOT of vacant land, situated on the west side
N of High, between Pleasant and Danforfh, SITS.
This cl has front of about 81 feet and is about 1874
feet deep, and plans have been drawn b How, for a
block of seven or min, genteel and convenient resi-
dences, and adapted for the same. Enquire of
EDWIN CHURCHILL,
Nc. Portland Pier,
mar2s From l2 to O'Clock. P. NJ.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

Apropos of the assurance from the Sherifrs
officers that they have the convict Genet
within circle of one hundred miles, the New
York Commercial Advertiser says, ''This is
the biggest ring Harry's been into yet.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07
THE PR SS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JAN. 2. 1874.
Gossip and Gleanings.

Gossip and Gleanings.
Men OF the time-Chronomet makers.
If yon wish to hear anything further from
the Virgnius just drop line.
Ayourg lady in Toledo blew out her gas.
She didn't come down to breakfast.
transactions in Hair is Detroit edi-
tors Introduction to a street fight.
Ihe best substitute for coal-Warm wea-
ther.
The Cleveland Pandealer asls: s'Does
Tweed hold trump card ?" We cannot say.
but there is no doubt but Blackwelrs Island
holds 'knave.''
A great drinker being at table they offer
ed him grapes at desert. THANK YOU" said
he, pushing away the plate, II don take my
wine in pills"
The man who wanted to take another per-
son apart when he had something to say to
him. asked for the private ear OF a friend, and
was told that prpatenrin. was ILLEGAL
Tho New York Times says that the negroes
are practically on the ''same footing as
white citizens. Not exactly. They are
little more 1lat-footed.
When man asks the postmaster at Wes-
ton, Missouri, if there are any letters for
him, he is told to "come in and tumble 'em
over and See ana take what you yant.''
Building castles in Spain, Mr.. Sr' said
the landady to Spicer, who was thoughtfuily
regarding his breakfast cup. ''No, ma'am,"
said Spcer, ''only looking over my grounds
in JAVA;
Apropos of the assurance from the Sheriff's
officers that they have the convict Genet
within circle of one hundred miles, the New
York Commercial Aduertiser says, ''This is
the biggest ring Harrys been into yet.
The question was raised short time since,
az to whether or no it was evidence of an
overstrained pride in aSunday-sc ool supeiin-
tendent, to wear scarlet necktie. We have
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

Building castles in Spain, Mr.. Sr' said
the landlady to spicer, who was thoughtfuy
regarding his breakfast cup. ''No, ma'am,'
said Spicer, "only looking over my grounds
in Java.'
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07
Merchants Natioma, Bank.

YTHE Stockholders in this Bank are hereby notified
IL that heir annual NEE ing or he choice of Di-
rectrs and the transa lion of such busp s. as NAV
legally be bro ght before them will be holden at the
Bank en- uesday, JAN f3, 1874. at 10 o'clock a. M
CHAS. PAYSON, Cash er
Portland, Dec. 18th, 1873. dc12-2tawtd
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

When man asks the postmaster at Wes-
ton, Missouri, if there are any letters for
him, he is told to "come in and tumble 'em
over and See ana take what you yant.''
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

Tho New York Times says that the negroes
are practically on the ''same footing as
white citizens. Not exactly. They are
little more flas-footed.
The Portland daily press., 1874-01-07

The Cleveland Plaindealer asls: s.Does
Tweed hold a trump card ?' We cannot say,
but there is no doubt but Blackwers Island
holds a ''knave."