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KEY WEST, April 1O-A letter from Havana
says Frederick A. Dockery, formerly U S. Col
lector at Jacksonville, arrived here lately from
Key West. He remained several weeks, then
left for Santiago de Cuba It was rumored that
Dockery was on a mission for the owners of
enlarged property, but the rumor has not
been confirmed. Last Friday Dockery present.
ed himself to the American consular agent at
Neuvitas, representing himself as coming from
the interior The Consul Immediately took
him to the Governor, and the Governor referred
the matter to Portillo the commanding general
of Puerto Princide who ordered the arrest OF
BOTH
The Consul was subsequently released by Or
der of Pontello, but Dockery was retained as
papers compromising him were found on his
person. His trial is going on. The result is not
known but he was alive on the 9TH inst. If he
is found guilty of communicating with insur-
gents he will very probably be executed.
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ART NoTEs.-A fine painting by B. Sword
of Boston, is on exhibition in Schumachers
window. 1t represents a harbor scene, and is
marked by warmth, softness and soldity of
color quite remarkable A soft haze, through
which the sun is darting its arrows of light.
hangs over the water.
Mr.. c. j. Schumacher has on exhibition in
Schumacher's gallery very suggestive paint
ing of Schloss Veldes. He pictures one of those
old Businesses of the robber barons perched
upon cliff overhangng and commanding a
narrow pass in the river. Below the cliff,
withdrawn little from the river bank and en-
powered in trees, stands little church, about
which small hamlet clusters. The place was
visited by Mr.. Schumacher during his recent
visit to Germany, and the picture is painted
from sketches made at the time
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NEW HAMPSHl RE.
Death of Col. Joshun w. Pierce.

Death of Col. Joshua W. Pierce.
PORTSMOUTH, April 1O.-Colonel Joshua w
Pierce died in this city to day, aged So. He
leaves large estate and was well known as a
courtly gentleman of the old school, He was
many years agent of the South Berwick Manu-
featuring Company and an officer in the ia
nous Gilman Blues infantry Company in this
city. His large farm and herds of Durham
cattle at Greenland have long been notable.
He has for many years been chief manager OF
the Portsmouth Aqueduct Company, and was
prominent in literary and historical matters and
in the Episcopal church.
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PERSONAL White of the Boston
and Maine was in town yesterday as was also
EP Haniford, ESQ.,, Engineer-in-chief of the
Grand Trunk Railway.
MIR. Nathaniel Fox, U. S. Consul, at Trini-
dad is in the city.
We are panied to learn that Congressman
Hersey, by the imperative orders OF his physi-
clan. mas been obliged to leave Washington and
is now in Philadelphia, where he is confined to
his rooms He is suffering from severe at
tack of jaundice, from the effects OF winch ne
has lost sixty pounds of flesh.
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THE New REGIME,-Some one called on the
new School Agent yesterday for authority to
put pane of glass into school house window.
He wanted seventy-fve cents for the job. The
Agent gravely informed him that he couldn't
think of paying less than dollar and he didn' t
think they could trade. The man withdrew
much mystified.
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SCHOOL CoMMrrTEE.-It is understood that
ME- webb prefers not to accept position on
'ne school committee because of the pressure
Vi other business. Many of our most proml-
nent citizens called upon him yesterday and
urged MIN to accept, believing it to be for the
pes. interests of the city. 1t is hoped that MIR,
Weoo Will yield to their arguments.
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s.r;ou. Railroad Accident.

LITTLE Rock, April 10.-The passenger train
which left here at 3 a. M, bound south, on the
Cairo & Fulton Railroad, met with serious
accident about four miles north of Brouohton
station. A piece of trestle work gave way, and
the engine and baggage car were wrecked. En-
gineer Frank johnson was killed. The bag
gage car was turned over into the water Con-
siderable express matter and all the mails were
washed away by the swift current
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES worthy retired mer-
chant has passed away Thomas w. O'Bron,
esq.,, of Westbrook, who died suddenly yester-
day morning at his residence in that town. He
was formerly prominent West India mer-
chant in this city and Baltimore. His age was
Is years. He has been in ill health some time
from rheumatic troubles, but has been confined
but few weeks to his room. He ate his break
fast yesterday morning with excellent appetite,
but soon after complained of a severe pain
around the heart, breathing heavily. He be
gan to fail rapidly, and soon after died. His
maly friends will miss him and mourn his de-
parture.
Mr.. O'Brion resided ard did business for a
long series of years in Cornish, which town he
represented in the Legislature of 1888. He
also held many important positions in the mu-
nicipal Office in that town. From Cornish he
removed to Portland and from here to Balti-
more. He returned to Portland some ten or
twelve years ago, but has not engaged ia bust
ness transactions.
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DEATH OF ASSISTANT ENGINEER CHASE
We regret to announce that Assistant Engineer
John f. Chase died quite suddenly at his resi-
dence on Wilmot street at quarter after ten
last night. Mr.. Chase had bad cold few
weeks since but so far recovered as to return to
his work for day, but week ago last We'd
nesday was again confined to his house, but hi s
Illness was considered nothing but severe
cold. The symptoms of his trouble excited no
particular anxiety until yesterday morning
when it assumed the type of erysipelas and
struck to his lungs, filling one of them from
which he died. Capt. Chase leaves widow
and one child. He has been connected with
the Fire Department of this city the past eight
cen or twenty years, serving in all capacities,
and has always been a faithful and efficient
member. At the time of his death he was
Second Assistant Engineer and Secretary of
the Board of Engineers, and a trustee of the
Relief Association. He was also an active
member of Ancient Brothers Lodge of Odd
Fellows, and of the relief organization of that
brotherhood. He was a partner in the well
known cooperage firm of Thomas & Chase.
For several years Mr.. Chase has been consist
emit member of DR.. Shailer's church, and he is
regarded by those who knew him as a good cit
izen, generous friend and true man.
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New York stock and uonex sI.rL.,

NEW VoRK. April 10 Morntno. Money at per
cent. Gold at 1873. Sterling Exchange, slong, at
ASH; do short 1854.
Nsw YORK. April 1o-Evenino. Money active and
stringent at q per cent. early in the day. but
closed easy at q per cent. Foreign Exchange is
quiet but firm.
Imports of dry goods for the week. s3o6,oa9; the
amount marketed $3,144,710 imports for the cores
pondug period last year, $685. for 1872, 1884,
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mASONlC
At Masonic Hall. No. 95 Erchande Street


At Masonic Hall, No. 95 Exchange Street.
YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGEs-Ancent Land Mark, first wednes
day; Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic third
Wednesday,
CHAPTERs-GreenleafR R. A. c., first Monday; Mt
Vernon r. A. c., third Monday.
CoUNCIL-Portland G. r. & S. Masters, second
Monday.
COMMANDMENTS OF X. T.-Portland, fourth Mon
day: st. Adams, second Thursday.
GRAND BoDIEs-Grand LODGE first Tuesday in
May; Grand Chapter first Tuesday evening in May
Grand Council Wednesday p. NJ; Grand Com
mandery, Wednesday evening.
MASONIC RELIEF ACKNOWLEDGMENT Wednes-
day in every month.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITES.
LoDGE-Yates Grand Lodge of Perfection, frs
Friday.
CoUNoII-Portland Council P. of j., second Fri
day.
CHAPTER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de l., thire
Friday.
CoNsIsToRy-Maine Consistory, S. p R. S., fourth
Friday in March, June, September and December.
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The Customs receipts to-day were SAIL 900. Gold
opened at 1884, advanced to 1133 declined to 1881, at

The Customs receipts to-day were $4li, 100. Gold
opened at 1885, advanced to 1885, declined to 1l3 at
which it closed.
The operations of the Gold Exchange Bank were
as folows:-Gold balances, $323'679; currency
balances. 1912 407; gross clearances $26 1854 00O.-
The Assistant Treasurer paid to-day $4,000 for in
terest and $40 900 in redemption of $40 bonds Gov
nment bonds were dull but steady. State bonds
nominal. The stock market was better than at the
closing of yesterday. Later there was fall of "a
per cent. under the lead of Erie and New YORK
Central, which was affected BY London dispatch.-
At noon there was slight recovery followed by an
other falling OF, Wabash leaving with a decline OF
It per cent. During the afternoon there was an adj
vance along the whole list Washington dispatches
but at the close the market again weak on oppo-
sition in the House on the imitation measures The
final prices ere about tie per cent. above the
lowest point OF the day. Erie, however showed a
recovery Of per cent Total transactions about i6s.
IVY snaIss al cd1dmg shares Western Cnon at
7sk q 77s; 2S000 Lake Shore at 7sk "a ma ia ono pa
cite NAL at 47s 465 Il 500 Union Pacific az sri "a
363; 10000 New York Central at e9s "a 81: ib4so
r. Ere p at ;Sss sSs; s1So Wabash at ST; $500
81 a maul . common at Y Al 5000 Rock Island at 1911
North Western common 544 "a 53s -''' VI
The following is the Clearing House statem.nt.-
Currency exchanges $6522O S45: currency balances
$e83,076. ''' e''u oa'aoeS
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VI unicipal COurf.

BEFORE JUDGE MORRIS.
FRIDAY.-Peter Devine. Intoxication. Fined IS
with costs. Paid.
Addison w. Abrams. Assault and battery Fined
$40 with costs. Paid. Mattocks & Fox
Joseph ID. Currigan Larceny. Ordered to recog-
nize in the sum of $500 with sureties fer his appear
ance at May term Superior Court Committed
Mattocks & Fox,
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Administrators Sale.

DURSUANT to license from Probate Court, for
Il the County of Cumberland, shall sell at public
auction, on FRIDAY, April 18th A. d. 1874, at ten
O'Clock A. M at the dwelling house of the late Sam
uel Ross, on Chebeayue Island, IN Cumberland, tho
personal property belonging to the estate of said
Samuel Ross, consisting of one pair of oxen, two
cows one heiter eleven sheep lot of farming TOOLS
three tons hay, household furniture, consisting Of
beds aud bedding bureaus, chairs, Stoves crockery
ware, mirrors. and many other articles. Eis
Terms at sfle.
SAMUEL ROSS, Administrator.
Cumberland, April Z, 1874, apsdlw
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New MUsIc.-The following sheet music has
just been published by G. X. Halves: "Ltttle
Charms" a set of easy pieces arranged for
young pianists, and embracing ''Gentle Spring
Waltz" arranged by c. K. Halves, and dedi-
Gated to Miss Florence Kingman Little; daisy
March," c. K Halves, dedicated to Miss Ada
c. Gallison; Rosy Morn Waltz" arranged by
Fred Ter Linden, dedicated to G. G. Susskraut;
"Glittering Diamond Polka" by j. p. Wheel
wright, dedicated to Jennie Whitney; little
Sunshine Redowa," Leafy B. Chandler, dedi-
Gated to Brownie Hart; Sup and Away Gal
op,' arranged by Fred Ter Linden, dedicated to
Ally May Little. The music is pleasing, and
Will be found quite the thing for young pianists.
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FALMCUTH.-The recent examination of the
village school IN Falmouth, District No. 8, was
one of unusual interest. Mr.. d. o. Moulton
has been the teacher there for several years, and
he has brought the character of the school to a
very high standard The examination in draw
ing-a branch introduced last term-showed
rare progress. At the close of the examination
j. B. Filleb,Own, esq.,, presented the school
district with valuable microscope of great
power. 1t is present that will be highly val
ued by the district. The thanks of the par
ents, teacher and scholars are rendered to the
benevolent donor. Mr.. Fillebrown has been a
public benefactor during his residence in Fall
mouth, and his contemplated removal to Port
land next month, is much regretted by the peo-
ple Com.
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MEMPHIS, April 10-The crevasse at Keuch-
puckany, on the Mississippi, is 100 yards wde
and Intellectual efforts were made yesterday to
arrest the water rushing through. Twelve plan
tations are threatened. There are fears of a
general inundation and immense damage in
the Sun Flower, Tallahatchie and Yazoo bot
toms.
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COLOR GUARD.-Last night City Hall was
crowded again to witness the production of this
war drama. The house was as liberal as usual
IN applause, and the performance merited it.
10 night is the last night, and those wishing to
procure seats should do so early this morning.
as there are but a few remaining. The mns;c
is particularly fine
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MINOR TELEGRaMx

Prague Bryant was hung at Pulaski Friday,
for murder committed two years ago.
The trial of Almon aud Theron Farnsworth
and Halsey Smith, charged with the murder of
Amos Farnsworth by poison in 1872 was con-
cluded at Canton, N. Y, Thursday, and result
ed in an acquittal.
Snow to the depth of six inches FELL in AL
bany FRIDAY morning.
The Indiana Graugers have called people's
convention at Indianapolis, june 10th, to de-
wise ways to bring about political reform and
emancipate the State from the misuse of cor
rupt politicians.
Isaac G., Eastman, formerly agent of the
Associated Press at Lowell, Mass, died Fri
day. .e...
The Dutch have opened several Acheen port
to trade sr .
Eleven crevasses are reported in the Missis-
sppi levees below New Orleans, four of which
are 100 feet wide aud very deep. The water has
risen an inch and is reported to be running over
the levees at many points below the city.
A negro named Bryant was hung in Pulaski,
Tenn, yesterday, for the murder of a man
named Steele. He confessed the murdor but
said it was done in self defence.
The Ladies' Benevolent Association of New
Orleans dedicated monument to the memory
of the Confederate dead, Friday.
Halifax reports a heavy southeast storm
which continued to 2 p. IN. yesterday, when a
squall followed, doing considerable damage to
shipping.
The Senate confirmed number of nominal
tons yesterday, including that of Mr.. Avery as
Minister to China.
Henry Hudson of New York, was drowned
near Louisville. KY, Thursday, by the capsiz-
ing of skiff.
A despatch from Albany, New York, states
that the canals will be open about the first Of
May.
A whole block in the principal portion of
Lagrande, Oregon, was destroyed by fire Thurs
day. Loss $4,000.
Livingstone's funeral will be held on the 18th
inst.
The famine at Calcutta is under control.
The women's temperance association in Phil
adelphia has been formally organized and chief
among its objects is the prayer and personal
appeal.
A despatch from San Diego says 1t. Bache
had attacken an Apache camp in the Pima
Mountains, Arizona, killing % warriors and
taking about so women.
The canal barge Hermann sunk Thursday
night on the Schuylkill, and Capt A. Wolf was
drowned, bnt his two sons escaped.
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

F. o. BAILEY & Co. sell to-day at 10 o'clock,
176 Fore street, chamber sets new and second
hand, Stoves and Kitchen ware, Linen, Dam
the carpets from the house of bankrupt.
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EUREKA Spool Silks are the best in use.

RIGHT side up. Clothing end gents furnish
ing goods lower than any other party.
j. BURLEIGH,
SO Middle street.
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For SALE on favorable terms, valuable
slate property. partially developed, with most
PRESS office. ie14-dtf
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CITY AND VICINITY.


SPECIAL NOTICES
Portland Soldiers and Sailors Association.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Wanted-John c. Proctor.
Vermont Butter & Cheese-D. b. Kicker q 20.
Board Wanted.
Wanted-George A. Whitney Il Co.
Notice of Commissioners OF insolvency.
Given Awsy-Dexter Smiths Paper.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
DIR. s. d. Howe's Announcement.
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AS usual we invite all our friends to buy
their clothing, custom or ready made, of Geo.
w. Rich & Co., 173 and 175 Fore street. You
can always get good goods at fair prices at this
house. mch21 cod I'm
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AIOdd Fett0US Hall, No. 81 Exchange Street.
LoDGEs-Maine, on Monday evenings; Ancient
Brother on Thursday evenings; Ligonia, Friday
evenings Beacon, on Tuesday evenings; Ivy, d., OF
r., second and fourth Saturday.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. first and third We'd
lesdays; Eastern Star, second and fourth Wednes-
days; Portland first and third Saturdays.
RELIEF AssocIATIoN-Every third Tuesday in the
month.
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To Hotel Keepers,
BUILDERS AND OTHERS.
Hotel Site to be Leased.
AT GORHAM, N. HI.

NvHE Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada
parties willing to erect FirstCass Hotel, the site
formerly occupied by the "Alpine House." at Cor
ham, ". H., together with a Farm, Consisting of
about 40 acres Of land in high syte Of cultivation
in the immediate vicinity of the proposed hotel
The 'Alpine House," which was destroyed by FIRE
about eighteen months ago, was situated near the
Railway Depot at Gorham, and about eight miles
from the Glen House," at the foot of Mount Wash
ngton. The late tenant having retired from business
is not DESTROYS of rebuilding
The "Alpine House" was well known and favor
lite resort of tourists. ...
The Company will be prepared to grant lease for
long term of years. and to treat very literally with
suitable parties. 'lI'I-
For further particulars apply to s.
@. K. BARRETT. Portland.
or 10 c. j. BRIDGES,
Managing Director Grand Trunk Railway,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Montreal.
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At 2 O'Clock at No. 2 Bonded
Warehouse, Grand Trunk Railway
Wharf, ON account of whom il may
concern, So HOgsheads and 6
Tierces Sagua Centrifugal Sugar,
in lots to suit purchasers. Ex-
Schooner Fannie A. Bailey.
Terms Cash. BY order.
f. o. BAILEY & CO., AuctiOneers.
au9
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ORIN HAWKES. & Co., 29O and 292 Congress
street, have just received direct from England,
choice invoice of woolens for their custom
trade. Many novelties in patterns and colors
are to be found among these. They have also
on hand large assortment of French and
American woolens, in all shades, colors and
patterns. Those in need of suitings or spring
overcoatings will do well to CALL The services
of first-class cutter have been secured land the
firm is now prepared to make garments to or
der in fashionable manner and at reasonable
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Stated Meetings.
CITY GOVERNMENT

CITY GOVERNMENT.
The regular meetings of the City Council take place
he first Monday evening of each month.
The School Committee meet the fourth Monday eve
ming of each month.
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It ORE L q N .
A Denial.

A Denial.
BsRLIN, April 10.-There is no foundation
for the report of a conservative and Ultra Mon
tame intrigue to supplant Bismarck by Man
teuffel
Various Matters.
LONDON, April 10.-Sir John Karslake has
resigned the Attorney Generalship. Richard
Baggally, Solicitor General, succeeds him.
Capt. Brown, witness for the Tichborne
claimant, has been found guilty of perjury. He
and Jean Line were sentenced to five and seven
years penal seIvitude, respectively.
Steamer Explosion.
A st. Johns, N. F., special of yesterday says
the steamer Tigress Of the Polaris expedition,
while seal fishing, exploded her boiler. Two
engineers and twenty of the crew were killed.
The ships ander sail for st. Johns
An Examination in tho Riel Case.
OTTAWA, April 1O.-Attorney General Clarke
of Manitoba was examined on the Riel ques
ton before the House of Commons last night.
The evidence went to SHOW that some time sub
sequent to Mr. Clarke's arrival at Manitoba
and anterior TO the legal proceedings taken
against Riel. he (Clarke) had been fully aware
of Riels movements and had tried to dissuade
him from becoming a candidate. Mr.. Clarke
ACKNOWLEDGED that he had once offered to fight
Rlel at ten PAGES, because the latter was imper-
tihent, and that he had received an anonymous
letter, threatening his life if he persisted in his
course with regard to Riel.
line order OF the day for Rieps attendance in
his place in the House was then read, and no
response being given, detective Hamilton was
examined. He gave evidence to the effect that
he had done all in his power to arrest Riel, but
had been unsuccessful. Constable McNitty
gave similar evidence.
Mr. Bowel said if the government didn't
take action in the matter he would give notice
of a motion for RePs expulsion Monday night
Mrs. VictOria's Son Not Wanted.
TORONTO. April 10.-A rumor has been in
circulation for some time that at the expiration
of Lord Dufferins term of office, the Duke Of
Edinburg would be appointed to succeed HIM
The Globe of to-day winds up a loug editoria
on the suject thus: 'From whatever point o.
view weapproach the proposal of making thu
Duke of Edinburg, Gov. Gen. of Canada, W.
see difficulties and difficulties of such m gni
tude that with regret we have to place the at
tractlve notion of being governed for four year.
by Royal Duke among the category of i'm
practicable things.
Dominion Parliament.
OTTAWA, April 10.-The committee on the
northwestern difficulties met this morning with
closed doors and examined McTavish and ad.
journed.
The House will not sit tonight as the mem
bers wish to attend the Speakers ball
The budget speech will probably not be made
before Thursday next.
A motion for RiePs expulsion will come up
Monday next and undoubtedly will be carried
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AUCTION SALES.
shoes. Hats o Sm., Of CIothins. Bee

-Twoy%n and Caps &c.. at A .siisn.
H. We hall SELL commencn 81 ! sa,e 70 our Store;
In at 10 m an p; M and con-, M. a apui
sold large stock OF nne ready made Clorbine e.
ported Scotch suits, various shades fine caaS,na
Pants and Vests, fine Diagonal, Trico Bro.delasss
and other Coats. The whole viii be closed out ss,S
out reserve. (By order.) ABRAMS & BROS. Anc-
tioneers 125 Federal st., under the U. S. Hotel Port
land. ap7dSt