The Portland daily press., 1874-11-30

Warren went to Waldoboro' last week and Sat-
urday returned with the new barkeptine Erred
Eugene" built at the yard of William Fish.
She is 469 tons new measurement, and was
built under survey of American Lloyds, and
will rate A for IL years. The following are
her dimensions: Length of keel 13S feet, length
over all 142 IL feet, breadth of beam 81 3 feet,
depth of hold II feet She has one deck with
poop. Her frame is white oak with hard wood
floor, planking inches thick, three keelsons
IA x IA with II inch lock strake, hardpine Sis
ter keelson II x IA, iron fastened through and
through, four pointers forward and two aft
hook under bowsprit bilge keelson strake s
inches hardpine Her lower deck beams are II
IA hardpine and the poop deck beams < 10
hardpine, transoms white oak 13 x 13, large
quarter knees of hackmatack The main deck
has full set of hanging knees and there are 7
and inch iron hanging knees in the poop
deck. The decks are white pine three inches
thick, water ways s s, lock stake TX u,
plank sheer inch 1900 locust trenals were
used, driven through and wedged inside and
out. The chains are 80 fathoms each and 1-2
and 3S inch respectively; anchors 22oO and
25O0 pounds.
The cabin is large and finely finished and
furnished. She is owned by Capt. Adam
Smalley who will command her, William Fish,
ESQ., her builder, and others in this city, aud is
intended for the West India trade, and is
named for Fred E. Allen of the firm of Geo. s.
Hunt s. Co. of this city,
She now lies at Central wharf where she
will load for Cuba.
ART NoTEs.-Schumache has just placed
on exhibition in his gallery a noticeable paint
ing from the brush of w. I. Richards. 1t is
o marine, representing high sea, ragged
rock in the foreground conveying the only sus-
picion of terra frma, above all broad grey,
heavy storm clouds. The tone is exquisite and
in perfect harmony throughout. and the paint
ing will take rank as one of the finest exhibit
ed in Portland for a long time. 1t is from
Goupips gallery, and was purchased at heavy
price by Newport gentleman almost as soon
as it was placed on exhibition.
Just above it hangs pretty winter scene by
Miss Quincy. This rising artist has also fine
painting of the Levi Woodbury. house, in Ports
mouth, in the window.
Hale has just received painting by George
L. Brown, which critics do not hesitate to call
Lucerne, in the canton of Unterwalden. 1t
is morning view, and the sun strikes on
great square tower which rises up ON the banks
of the lake.
There is also an animal piece at Hale's by
Jones. pupil of Verbeckhaven. 1t represents
group of sheep and Shetland pony, and is
done with remarkable fidelity to nature. A
third painting from the brush Of Champs, is a
spirited figure piece, picturing an organ grind
er in country village, surrounded by group
of admiring children.
LECTURE BY Hon. GEORGE T. DAvIs-The
first of the course of free lectures provided by
the Maine Charitable Mechanics Association
will be delivered at the library room in Me-
chancs' Hall, tomorrow evening, by the Hon.
pleasure of hearing Mr.. Davis, this announce
ment is sufficient to induce a prompt atten-
dance, but for the benefit of those who have
not heard this gentleman We will say that
they should not let slip this opportunity to en-
JOY rare intellectual treat. To wide knowl-
edge of men and literature Mr. Davis adds
pleasing manper, ready fund of anecdote and
rare sense of humor. There will be nothing
dry in "The Uncertainties of the Law" as he
will present them. His long practise in the
courts and experience in public life enable him
to illustrate his subject with pertinent exam
pies, as instructive as they are entertaining,
Long an honored citizen of Massachusetts,
this is the first time, we believe, since his resi-
dence among US, that Mr.. Davis has consented
to address public audience, and our citizens
will have great pleasure in hearing him. The
lecture is free to all, and there will uudoubted-
ly be large attendance.
REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are real estate transfers recorded in this city
the past week.
Lot of land on Congress street from Edward
P. Chase to e. Pierce. Consideration $1200
Lot of land with the buildings thereon ON
corner of Park and Congress streets, from
William Deering to H, N. Small. Considera-
Lot of land with buildings thereon on the
corner Of Congress and Temple streets. from HI.
n. Small to b. Il. Foster. Consideration
Lot of land on Elm street with the buildings
thereon from w. P. Files to G. 0. Files. Con-
$4,000.
Lot of land ON Cross street from Mary A. p.
Tucker ct al to Thomas III. Hayes. Considera-
tion not given.
Lot of land on Cross street from Mary A. P.
Tucker to Mary L. Deering ct al. Consdera-
tion not given.
M. L. A.-The sixth lecture of this course
will be delivered by Rev. DR.. Porteous of Eng
land. This gentleman has come among us
with brilliant reputation as popular speaker.
A New York critic speaking of the lecture
which will be pronounced here, says the sub
ject was treated with sustained ability that
claimed and received rapt attention and when
the gentleman had concluded you felt that the
fire had not gone out from any lack of fuel,'
The English press speak of his efforts in the
most fatterfng terms. and we think those who
attend will esteem the occasion IA re one.
PORTLAND & OGDENsBURG.-Last Friday
a few friends of the road want up 1beyond the
Bemis station to examine the new track that
has just been laid For about three miles be-
yond the station they have the steepest grade
anywhere on the whole line of the road 1t is
a rise of about 116 feet per mile. Notwith-
standing the track was wet and in bad condi
tion the new freight engine "Carrigan" took
about 200 tons of freight up the grade with the
greatest of ease.
WARDS OPERA HoUsE.-Sh eridan, Mack
and Days combination closed their engagement
at Wards Saturday night. This troupe have
made many friends here the past week, and
when they choose to come again will receive
warm welcome. This evening Ward will have
his old stock company and a number of new
stars. Among them we notice j. G. Stewart,
Grimaldi Adams, king Of the stilts,
the Bennett family and others. This attrac.
tive bill cannot fail to draw full house this
evening.
The MUSEUM. to the severe cold of
Mr. Bartlett, the play of David Garrick was
not put upon the boards, either in the afternoon
or Saturday evening. The comedy of Married
Life, and the farce of The Limerick Boy were
put on instead Good audiences greeted each
performance ard appeared well pleased with
the acting. This evening London Assurance
will be presented, with Miss Isadora Cameron