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The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05

tsales at the Brokers' Board. Feb. a.,
Brighton Cattle Market.

For the week ending Wednesday, Feb 4.
AT market for the current week: Cattle, 2575;
Sheep and Lambs, 6,l25; Swine, 9,5OO number OF
Western Cattle, 24OO; Eastern Cattle >; Working
Oxen and Northern Cattle and Mich Cows IT'S
Prices OF Beef Cattle, " cwt, live weight Extra
quality 81 20 a so; first quality Sc 25 "a 90; sec
ond quality 80 70 q 121: .dird quality 81 so a rs;
400. ' w 50 "
low e SIC ~ fb.
" H.. ~
Calf Skins l6 a lsc y h. Sheep Skins 90 "a rs
EACH Lamb Skins 81 a 10 each.
On account OF the severe snow storm the trade did
NOT open qnlte as earv as usual on Tuesday, a part
OF the trains being ata, not getting in until after-
noon There were not so many Cattle In market as
there were one week ago, and prices have not chang
ed, esp cialy for tn best grades of Beeves There
were but few Cattle sold for more than 7c ID H. The
Beer trade at Boston has been rather hard for few
DAYS past, and butchers did not feel willing to pay
any advance over those of last weeks prices.
working Cxen-But few pairs in market and not
much call for them. As soon as the spring opens
the trade ter Working Oxen will be better We quote
sales OF pair, grth feet inches for Sis; pair,
for Sl95; pair, girth s feet inches, for s142;
pair, girth feet inches for S165: pair, girth
feet, for Sl60 pair girth feet inches, tor sl25
Store Cattle-With the exception of Working Oxen
brought into market at this season of the year. Near
y all Of the small Cattle that brought into mark
ct in fair condition are sold for Beef.
Mich Cows-We quote extra at $50 a $50; ordi-
nary$25 q so per head. There is more inquiry for
good Mich Cows as the season advances, and there
has been several lots brought in from the West with
in a few weeks some yer good ones.
Sheep and Lambs-From the West there was a
good supply, all owned by butchers, and cost, landed
at Brighton, from 81 q u " ID. From the North
the supply was lgh anu trade quick at &c " ID ad-
vance over those of last week.
Swine-Fat Hogs-95OO in market. Prices g. q sc
p fb,
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the Saint Elizabeth Roman Catholic Asylum


the Saint Elizabeth Roman Catholic Asylum
an act to make valid certain doings of the
town OF Franklin; an act to incorporate the
beifast Marine Insurance Company; resolve in
IaVor OF the town OF Pittston; abating part OF
State tax of Perkins Plantation and assessing
the same upol the town of Carthage; an act to
aDate the State tax of Clinton Gore for 1873,
ana assess the same upon Clinton and Burn
nam; an act to incorporate the Dixfield Centre
Oheese Company; to incorporate the Canaan
Cheese Company.
The bill Incorporating the Industrial School
Tor Girls was called up by assignment A mo-
ton was made to reconsider and pending the
discussion of the notion it was tabled and as
signed for tomorrow after the morning hour.
Led0e to characterization for readJust-
mem OF line between Bristol and Bremen.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05

OLD Folks CoNCERT.-All who have been
invited to assist in giving concert of ancient
sacred music, for the benefit of the Martha
Washington Society," both vocal and instru-
mental, are earnestly requested to be present
at the rehearsal on Saturday evening next, at
Rossini Hall, City Building. as it is the lsst re-
hearsal now contemplated before the concert,
which is to be gwen on Saturday evening Feb.
18th, in City Hall. The committee fatter
themselves that they will be able to offer more
acceptable programme than was offered by she
Aged Brotherhood, as there will be several fav-
orte pieces which have never been performed
in public here for many years. Please bring
Modern Harp, Ancient Harmony revised and
Father Kemp j. r.. L.
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Meeting of the National Grange

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 4.-The seventh annual ses-
sion of the National Grange of t. Patrons Of
Husbandry commences here to-day Ali the
States in the Union, except Maine and Della
ware, will be represented Nearly all the dele
gates are accompanied by their wives. Among
before the Convention are those of the revision
OF the ritual, who shall be eligible for member
ship, subordinate oranges, the cooperative sys-
tenn, &c. The session will continue week or
more aud will be secret, but it is understood
that an abstract of so much of each days pro-
ceedngs as can properly be made public viii
be furnished by the Secretary for publication
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05

The Coal Market.

New YORK, Feb "A Philadelphia special
says that the coal combination is about to ad-
vance the wholesale price of coal fifteen cents
higher than the opening figures of last wear.
The new schedule will go into effect on the
10th inst, but will not govern trade until Mar
Goth, at the shipping ports. There will be a
monthly advance of five cents ton in April,
May and June. Ten cents more will be added
in July, August, September, October and No
vember. There will be no contracts made by
the combination with middle men at the regu-
lar monthly rates, as has been the custom, and
no allowance will be made fol- short weight or
moor coal
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
MATTERS IN MAINE
FIRE IN GUlLFORD.
Three Persons Burned to Death.
Especial to Press.l


DEXTER, Feb. A fire broke out at an early
hour this morning in house in Guilford occu-
pied by Isaac Wharf and family, and man
named Jenkins, which was entirely consumed
Jenkins on awakening found the fire spreading.
He rushed to inform Wharf, who being crazy,
they could do nothing with him. Jenkins left
So as to save his own life, and Mrs. Wharf, and
nephew, about 10 years old, in trying to save
Wharf, were all burned.
[By Associated Press.l
The Storm.
EAsTPoRT, Feb. 4-The most severe storm of
the winter commenced here yesterday about
a. M, and continued till 10 p. M The win
blew furiousy and the snow is so badly drifted
that the roads are almost impossible. No
mails have been received here since Sunday.
The first will probably arrive here tonight by
steamer New Brunswick.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
FIRES.


burning of Extensive Railroad shops i'm
Memphis by an lncendiary.
New York, Feb. 4--The burning of the
Memphis and Louisville Railroad machine shop
last night was done by John Mccarthy. a fire
man on the road, but who is now employed on
the Memphis Il Charleston Railroad. McCar-
thy, in company with rnother man, entered the
office of the master mechanic, and pretending
to be intoxicated raised row with Dennis
Roach. Waterman, whom he knocked down
with billet Of wood and then lighted match
aud set fire to lot of papers. About this
time Lee Thomas, another Waterman, entered
the room, and taking in the situation at a
glance, struck Mccarthy over the head with
his club. Mccarthy then ran and was purs ued
by Thomas, who fired several shots at him, one
of which took effect in his side, The police
have failed to capture Mccarthy. The entire
loss is $4,000. Four locomotives standing on
the side track were saved by the employees
Two hundred men were thrown out of employ
ment. 1t is thought the shop will be rebuilt at
once.
Fire and Loss of Life
MANCHESTER, N. H., Feb. 4-The house of
William Worthley, in South Ware, was burned
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Worthley, while try :
ing. to save his books and papers, was burned
to death. He leaves a widow and two chill
dren.
Attempted Destruction of Five Churches.
HAMILTON. Ont, Feb. 3.-During last night
attempts were made to burn various churches
in this city. In the Primitive etE odist, Wes-
leyan and Centenary churches, the books,
seats, etc., were piled together and set fire to,
but they burned out without damage to the
buildings. st. Andrews church, however, was
more unfortunate, being almost ruined. The
lncendiary also attempted unsuccessfully to
the office OF VIM. York, lumber dealer.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05

New LIFE BoAT.-Messrs. A G. and A.
I, Sterling have just invented new life boat
From the model to be seen at w. H. Clifford
office, it appears to be admirably adapted to the
end in view In construction it is very simple,
its noticeable feature being that it is water bal
lasted, a tank running the whole length and
rising fore and aft as the cudds rise.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05

The MARSHALL READINGS. The sale OF re-
served seats for the Grand Dramatic and Flo
cutionary entertainment at the City Hall, Feb.
12th will commence at Stockbridge's Music
Store, Exchange street, on this morning; price
30 cents Evening tickets will be for sale at
Stockbridge's, Hale's, Sturges' and Davis
(Munjoy Hill at 30 cents. At these reasonable
prices such first class entertainment we doubt
not will be greeted with full house and BY a
omplete success. ---
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05

Music HALL-The Lille Wilkinson troupe
played "Little Sunshine" very acceptably at
Music Hall last evening, to cd audience.
This evening the sensational drama of "Wed
ded, yet no Wife, will be presented.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05

PREsUMpscoT Iron Coat the adjourned
meeting of the Presumpscot Iron Co., the fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected directors: Fran
els Macdonald, j. S. Kicker, j. d, Fessenden;
FL. NJ Payson, G. E. B. Jackson. At SUISSE
quent meeting of the directors, f. Macdonald
was elected President and Geo. E. B. Jackson
Clerk and Treasurer
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05

LONDON, Feb. A 30 P. M.-Consols at 90 ~ s2s
for money and account.
American securities-U. s. $40 bonds-small sa,a.
at unchanged prices.
LIVERPOOL, February 100 P. M.-The Cotton
market is dull N::d,ng uplands at I'D; do Orleans
speculation and export. ~
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
CITY AND VICINITY.


AUCTION COLUMN.
Next Saturday-F. o. Bailey q Co.
Crockery and Glass Ware-Abrams Bro.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Williston Chapel-Dioramic Tableaux.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
The Largest Stock-Geo, A. Whitney & Co.
C.P Kimball .ompany-Annual Meeting.
For BarbadoeS-Yeaton & Boyd.
Notice is hereby Charlotte Brown.
Important to Investors-H. c. Williams & Co.
Alden j. Blethen-Attorney at Law.
Navigation School-C. HI. Farley.
Personal-J. bennington.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
A lot of wool Flannel Coga Hassan.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
MIsCELLANEOU NOTICES.

A LOT of all wool flannel, used to decorate
City Hall at the knights of Pythias Ball and
slightly damaged by dust, for sale cheap, %; 80
and AZ cents yard at
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
Adulterafion of Tens.

Very few people know the immense quanti-
ties of poisonous teas that are put on the mark
et w, L. Wilson & Co., corner of Exchange
and Federal streets, have had their teas anal
yzed by f. L. BARTLETT State Assayer. and the
following is the result of his examination:
PORTLAND, Feb 3, 1874
This certifies that | have examined the fol-
lowing named teas for w. L. Wilson & Co., of
Portland, and have found Ethem all free from
deleteriOus authorizations:
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05

STEAMSHIP ARRIVAL. = The Allan mail
steamship Polynesian arrived yesterday morn
ing from Liver sool the 22d ult, bringing 81
cabin and 50 steerage passengers. We are in
debted to the purser for late foreign files.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05

The firm of w. L. Wilson g. Co., at the cor
ner of Federal and Exchange streets, has just
ly established the reputation of being the lead
ing grocery establishment IN Portland. The
quantity and quality of the stock, the manner
in which it is displayed, and the prices at which
it is sold, have all contributed to the result.
All the best varieties of standard articles are
constantly on hand. Fine brands of flour like
the ''Plants'' aud ''Patapsco,' are made spe-
cialty. The spices sold are packed and ground
expressly for the firm. and are OF The best and
purest quality. The stock Of teas and coffees
is onesof the best in New England. The dis
play of fancy groceries, canped goods, nuts,
sardines, foreign and domestic preserves, an
chovies, and crackers of all kinds made, are
well worth taking look at. Courteous clerks
are always In attendance, ready to show the
visitor all there is to be seen. A visit to the
cfo will fba
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05

his Conservative opponent. The home rule
candida es are elected in the Irish constituent
cies of Mallow and Yongbal, county Cork, Ire
land
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
METEOROLOGICAl..

PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT rwENrY-FoUR
HOURS
WAR Dept, OFFICE CHEF SIGNALl
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
Feb 4, 500 IF. N.))
For New Il ngland
continued cold northeasterly winds, diminish
ing in force with rising barometer and higher
temperature, partly cloudy and clear weather.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05

lower, their views
In Philadelphia the market has no. been charac-
oy any great degree of activity since last
anu tue STOCKS in the hands of dealers and mapufac
uI . continue very light compa ed with this period
last year, but prices are not so firm.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05

MASSACHUSETTS,.

Two Men Killed and Others Injured.
BOSTON, Feb. 4.-Ths forenoon coal shed
on Craft street wharf, South Boston, fell, from
the large mass of snow on the roof, Just as a
sled was backing in, killing teamster Bartholo-
new Grams, fatally injuring Dennis Caughlin
and severely injurng two others.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
THE PRESS
THURSDAY MORNING. FEB. s, 1874
THE PREss

May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of Fes
sender Bros, Marquis Robinson, Brunel & Co.
A AN Wentworth, Glendenning, Moses, Hender
the city. w. VS. ' '
At Biddeford, of Pillsbury.
Az Saco of L, Hodgdon,
AT Naterville, of j. s. Carter.
Az GorEam, OF News Agent.
AT Bath, of j. o. Shaw
Al Lewiston, of French Bros and Stevens & Co.
AT kennebunk, of G. E. Miller.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
DAILY DOMESTIC RECxuPTs
Receipts of Flour.

ASeceIpts OF Flour.
EASTERN RAILROAD.
C0nsioneeS. Cars. Consi0nees. Cars
Norton Chapman C0,200 A f Chase ......... 100
Total. -. .......... 300
Receipts of Grain, &c.
EASTERN r. r.
Consumes. No cars. ConSiqaees. No. car
Norton, Chapman & Co,
Perlsy Russell & Co, 40 bbs beef, 20 do tongues.
GRAND TRUNK R.R
Waldron q True corn... % A X Roberts oats 4
Kensel & Tabor, oats. q Kensell g. Tabor, corn
Total ........... 9
-, ~ water conveyance 1000 bush cornmeal to 60
W True & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
flenartney Ooolong

known as Flowery Pekoe, Old aud Young Hy-
son, and Lothair, remarkably pure and
would recommend them to those who wish a
pure article.
feb4-3t f. L. BARTLETT, State Assayer.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05

Mr.. GEORGE WEBSTER, the well known ca
terer, has opened neat and excellently fitted
up lunch room on Exchange street. next to
Makers hat store, where all the wants of the
inner mau can be supplied. All the materials
for neat lunch are 10 be found, and the cook
ing is of Webster's best, which is praise
ennunh
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
Foreign ExpOrfa.

Foreign Exports.
MATANZAS. Brig c ,sco-1573 shocks and heads,
1905 box shocks, 81, $50 hoops.
ST. JOHN, NIB Schr j w Scott-306O railroad
sleepers to Geo Hunt
Foreign Imp0rts.
LIVERPOOL. Steamship Polynesian-48 pkgs
merchandise $50 pkgs tin plate to ORDER l3 pigs Of
merchandise to j Prinde, chests tea to Il Wat
son, 800 wheels cases merchandise to Grand Trunk
Co, case merchandise to Lockhart & Wilson, pkgs
do to Fl q Allan, 17s do do to Canadian Elk Co, 325
cases oranges and lemons to Hart, Marion a. Co, "a
bales merchandise to nj Bailey.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
New York stock and Money Market.

NEw voRK. Feb. = Morntno-Money at per
cent Gold at 1l1h. Sterling Exchange at SAL "a
ass
NEW YORK. Feb. 4.Ereaino.- Money was easy
Sterling firm at s4f for prime bankers GO days
ana SI3 for demand Gold closed at I'LL, the range
OF tie day having oeen I1l2 q 1Ila The rates pal /
for carrying to-day were and 2 per cent. The
ASSISTANT Treasurer pal out to-day sS45 900 on ac-
bonds The customs receipts to-day were S341 co.
Governments in good demand and strong State
honus nominal The stock speculation was strong
throughout the day with an advance of a. per
cent prominent feature OF the dealings was the
upward NOV ment and increased business In divl-
demo laying shares. The market gave every indca-
drceiving fpecrlations are likely to revive In the
early feature among leading dividend payidg shares
Rock Island, Delaware q Lackawana and Western
Union were particularly prominent. The whole
market closed strong.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
Caution.

WHEREAS. my wife, Eta s. strout. having left
Wv my bed and board without lust cause provi-
aton, hereby caution all persons against harbor-
ing or trusting her my account, shall pay no
bills Of her contracting after this date.
NATHAN A. STROUT.
Windham, Jan. 30, 1874. wSw'6
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

RNEs & ROBERTSON are selling best Black
Briiantines, Cashme res and Alpacas at SPLEEN
did bargains. fe2eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05

A FACT worth knowing, that Rubber Goods
can be repaired and warrented to stick, at
Halls Rubber store under Falmouth Hotel.
iooQtf
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
AUCTION SALES.
CrOckery and Glass Ware at Auc.

"E shall sell SATURDAY EVENING, Feb It'll,
w 1874, al p. NJ, large assortment of Or, OK.
cry and Glass Ware; also unredeemed Clothing.
Boots, Sho' s, Hats, Caps Gents Furnishing Goods
Household Goods, and general assortm mt OF No.
tions, &c.
ABRAMS a. BRO,
fe5d3t l25 Federal ST. umde- II. u m.,.p-
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
Large Sale Of Choice Groceries by
Auction.

Large Sale Of Choice Groceries by
Auction.
I'm WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18th, at 10 and "a o'clock
" at Salesroom, Is Exchange street. we shall s.n
Tea, Coffee, so boxes family Soaps barrels of Vine
gar and Cider, large assortment Of Canned Go ds
Sauces, Gerkins. Pickles, dried Fruit, Ras.ns Figs
Prunes, Jeilies spices, Mustard Saleratus mporied
CASTLE Soap Starch, Tobacco and Cigars large va
riety OF shelf goods and standard groceries, tx
tracts and Oils, Fancy Goods Wooden nd Crockery
Ware, Nuts, Confectionery, &c. Also Show Cases.
Scales. Bread Case Standing Desk, Stove, Tilton q
Mcfarland safe, Black Walnut Office Desk Meas
nres &c. AT q O'Clock, prompt. $50 boxes Clothes
Pms. to close the business of factory. one Travere
runner Pung The above is the largest stock of
choice fresh goods that has been sold at auction in
this city. So
Remember the sale commences at 10 O'Clock A. M
and q p. NJ. ~
F.. o. BAILEY & CO., Auctioneers.
GR Owing to The severe storm the above sale
is adjourned to TU ESDAY, Feb 10th, at same time
and place. ~
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
0~SA- STEAMER
E<kIIlI[NR AT
- A U ION
CHARLES HOUGHTON

Will be sold at auction on Wednesday, Feb 25 1874
at O'Clock p. NJ, at the Glass Works Wharf Port
land, (unless previously disposed of)
Said Steamer is 27O tons; length 142 feet breadth
% feet inches 2sinch cylinder u feet streke Can
be put in condition tor business at short tice Can
be seen at any time at the wharf named above.
For urther panic liars inquire of W. w. Harris.
cial street. or CYRUS Sturdivant Railroad Wharf.
Portland, and Capt. E. W. Davidson. 90 CONNER
cial street, Boston. -" NoAi"e'
Portland, Jan. 81, 1874 tsshos
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-05
B E I'll 0 L d!
WILSON'S
SUPERPHOSPHATE
AT AUCTION.
AT AUCTION.


My plan Of selling Superphosphate without con-
signment, has proved so successful and has given
such universal satisfaction 10 the Farmers that L
have decided to pursue similar course this Sc son.
an shall make ARRANGEMENTS SO that the Farmers in
all the principal towns in New England can have an
opportunity OF purchasing some OF my Superpbos-
phate, either Of the dealers of my agents. have
none out on commission, ana shall send none out in
that way. No goods will be sent from the works un-
I'll sold, and purchasers thus rely ON receiving
hesh goods whenever they choose to buy. The ex.
pei fence that have had in selling Superphosphate
on Commission. has taught me thai the plan is not
the right one. In many insta ces the goods are not
properly taken care of,but oien remain EXPOSED to
the weather, summer and winter, and the purchaser
who buys from lot which has thus lain through sew
eral seasons may tand rhaps justly omplain that
the Fertilizer is not to Standard when in reality
the goods were Of extra quality st the time they
left the manufacturer and would still have been had
they been properly cared for 1t is to avoid this and
other abuses that decline to commission any Super
phosphate.
My agent M. ID. Lawrence will be at the following
places at the time named, ready to receive orders,
price TO be fixed by auction.
OFFICE OF rue RUMFoRp CHEMICAL WORKS.
Providence, r. l., Jan 1, 1874
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-10
A Diamond Weddinw.

On Thursday evening General R. Beno
vides, the new Mexican minister to the cour
OF Berlin. and a personal friend and par
tisan of President Tejada, was married t.
Mise Friederika Isabella Holden. daughter
OF Frederick Holden, of New York CITY
The lady is not wealthy, but is described az
one OF the most beautiful brunettes in the
city. She is only eighteen years old. and
tall, graceful and queenly in carriage The
groom is about forty five years old, enorm.
ousIy wealthy, and noted in the CITY of
Mexico for his great learning The prepare.
lions for the wedding were on q grander
and more magnificent scale than anything
of the kind since the famous diamond we'd
ding OF Oviedo, the wealthy Cuban, twenty
years ago: The groOms gift of silverware
and Jewelry to the bride have been on ex
hlpition all this week, and are thus de-
scribed:
A diamond cross, which had been manu-
.actured Tor the bride, contains eleven of
tne nhest orllilants ever seen here, aggre-
gazing n1teen carats, valued at $500. IT.
hangs from a necklace of the most delicate
ana exquisite workmanship, from which
are pendant large number-probablv
!oo-o1 diamonds, about halfcarat each
IN weight. The solitaire earrings accom-.
Panylng the cross cost $4,000, and are as
large as ones fore-finger nail. Another act
OF canoes, consisting of brooch and ear.
rings. Is set IN small diamond SPRAYS and
large pearls. There are bracelets innnmer.
able; but the most remarkable are of large
pearls set in blue enamel with diamonS
bands. The chatelaine watch is universaiIv
admired as the neatest thing of the kind
ever produced here. The chatelaine ia of
me rare copper-colored gold, with elaborate
pierced workmanship. The face of the
watcn Is less than quarter of dollar in
s n .he dlai marked with both Arabic and
nInan numerals. A magnificent flesh
colored cameo, with a figure "f Snr;nn
crow ming herself with flowers forms tba
oack OF the watch.-St. Louis Republican. 0