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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-04-01
Brighton Cattle Market.

For the week ending Wednesday, Mich. 81
At market for the current week: Cattle s2713;
Sheep and Lambs 636S Swine, 5000; number OF
Western Cattle, 2504; Eastern Cattle "a; Northern
Cattle and Mich Cows 1875. Cattle left over from last
week go
Prices of Beef Cattle, y cwt, live weight; Extra
quality 81 50 a 75 first quality Sc 10 "a 49,
ond quality Sc % q 62a: tLird quality S. 25 "a 87A
poorest grades Of coarse oxen. bulls, &C., at So 80 q
500.
Brighton Hides II 81 cents p tb. Brighton Tai
country Hides u q SC % tb. Country Tallow 5 q
cali Skins 4 q 15c p fb. Sheep and Lamb Skins
1 rs & 2 % each.
there were one week ago. The quality of those from
the West were upon an average of better grade
than those of last market. The trade opened lively
on Tuesday morning and the larger portion of Beef
Cattle sold that day. prices obtained were not
much If any different from those OF our last quota
dons. There were but few lots sold at our highest
quotations. Those from Maine were mostly working
oxen.
Working Oxen-There has been fair supply of
Working Oxen in market this week, and moderate
demand We quotesales of pair, girth feet inch
es, live weight 1900 fbs for Si55; pair, grth feet
inch live weight 800 TBS for 500; pair, girth Z
feet inches, live weight $500 TBS, for $780, pair,
grth feet inches, live weight 5000 fbs for $2l0;
pairs, grth feet iiue weight 2sOo lbs for Sl75;
1852; pair, grth feet inches, live weight $500
SIS ISgs ST. thTeeyear ods $25 s45 head Most
of the Cattle offered market for sale at this
of the year bought up by butchers to slaughter
The trade for Store Cattle light usually except in
the fall of the year.
, Mich Cows--We quote Extra $55 q 80; ordinary
S25 q $50; Store Cows SIS q $45 4Y head. Most OF
the Cows offered in market for sale are of common
grade. Extra Cows sell well at fair prices.
Sheep and Lambs-From the West the supply was
about the that of week ago, all owned by
butchers, and cost delivered at Brighton, from 81 q
TIC ~ fb. From the North the supply light and
prices for Sheep and Lambs the same as those of
one week ago; a fe q Lambs sold at a &c " fb.
Swine-There were few Store Pigs in market
this week, the finest lot several weeks. We quote
prices wholesale, Sc " fb; retail 81 az &c P fb; Fat
Hogs 5000 in market; prices st g SIC fb.
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NEW YORK.
A FURRY in the Gold Mar
ket.
The Gold Clique Discounted. Z

NEW YORK, March 31-The Times financial
writer says of yesterdays furry in the gold
and stock market, that Daniel Drew has for
some time past been selling privileges, chiefly
calls and straddles on stocks and puts GU gold.
The recent large advance IN stocks ana de-
cline in gold induced holders of these privil-
eyes to call for their stock and ask for place
to put their gold. Up to yesterday their de-
mands were promptly met, which promptness
induced still further transactions OF the same
sort, when Uncle Daniel conveniently fell jill
and was unable to appear on the street. 1t also
became known that he had yesterday sent or
ders to his brokers tie take care of his contracts,
but the order reached them in such round
about way that the brokers refused to act upon
it until they received direction upon Danlers
signature. The first effect upon the stock
market of Drew's absence from the street,
when the fact became known, was to depress
prices and generally unsettle values, but as
soon as it was understood that any permanent
default on his part would place number OF
SPECTATORS operating on his privileges short OF
stocks and long of gold, the feeling changed
and prices began to advance Just as the STOCK
exchange was closed for the day. The effect IN
the gold room was even more decided IMAM ia
the stock exchange, and the price declined
from 165 to 114a, and millions of long gold
were sold out On this decline in gold there
was sharp advance in the foreign exchanges.
The operations in the gold room yesterday and
the previous day are generally Interpreted as
meaning the disruption of the clique lately ma
nipulatlng the market for rise to distress
merchants and make money stringent.
The Lawrence Revenue Frauds.
1t is now estimated that the frauds perpet-
rated on the revenue by Charles l.. Lawrence
and his partners. IN passing through the GUS
tom house valuable invoices, will amount to
over $2,OOO,O00. Lawrence was arrested a
fortnight ago at Queenstown, Ireland, and $50
sovereigns taken from him, as well as the dia-
mond ,iuds owen him bV Tweed when he was
Secretary of the Americas Club. He is still in
prison there, and some of his friends have sail
ed from here to aid him defend himself before
the English court.
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MINOR TELEGRAMS.

The epizootic has again appeared in Pictou
county, Nova Scotia, and number OF valuable
horses have fallen victims to it,
The cable steamer Faraday has reftted and
is now at Gravesend. She will sail Monday to
complete the work of laying the direct cable.
The Carsts have hoisted flag of truce at
Reneria and are fraternlzing with the govern
ment troops. A hundred Carlsts were caputr-
ed at Mansera.
A Charleston, West Virginia, dispatch states
that Judge Wait of the Ninth Judicial Circuit
Court has granted an injunction staying the re-
moval of the capital to Wheeling. ~
A car containing six laborers was thrown
down an embankment on the Easton & Am
boy railroad yesterday and one was killed.
The Senate resolution to investigate the
New York canal frauds has passed the Assem-
bly,.
Jonathan L. Jones, inventor and bridge
builder, died suddenly in ST. Louis, Yesterday,
from congestion of the brain induced by hard
drinking. He was much depressed at the
failure of Congress to pass upon a claim OF
$50, 900 against the navy department. tor wolk
done under Commodore Porter during the war.
1t has been decided that vessels should hail
from their home ports, and not from places, not
ports but selected merely from the fancy OF the
owners.
Edwin A. Hall, architect for the Conant
Thread Co. of Pawtucket, has been arrested for
embezzlement. He had ten bogus names on
the pay roll.
Sharkey has arrived at Havana from SANTA
90 de Cuba on his way to New York.
Barkentne Architect has been wrecked at
the mouth Of the Columbia river. The cargo
was saved
The Irish societies have decided on a mock
funeral in memory of John Mitchell. Thomas
Clarke Luby will deliver the Grafton. 1t was
also determined that a parade should take
Mace SUNDAY. April 18th.
Geo. REYNOLDS is on trial at Salt Laf,e for
polygamy. This IS the first trial under the
law of 1862 aid will probably be made test
case
The trial of the Todd county KuKlux went
on Tuesday without interruption.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Review OF Portland Markets.
WEEK ENDING March 81 1S7S

WEEK ENDING Mdrcn 1t, 1000
The general market is very firm. There have been
few slight advances but nothing unusual. The
sales the past week have been more than average,
and merchants are realizing good spring tIade.
Money is easy and the demand rather light. Gold
has fallen off little the past week and closed
Wednesday, March 31st, at 1144.
The market is well supplied with apples but prices
show change; good lots sell for 50 per Dbl Beans
show change. Butter is little frmer land on the
best lots there is an advance of two cents per tb
Cheese shows no change. Coffee is steady with a
good demand. Cooperage is dull and prices show no
change Copper and cordage dull and there is but
title inquiry. Drugs and dyes are unchanged with
the exception of alcohol which has advanced slight
ly and is quoted at $24O per gallon. Duck is I'M
changed. Fish are dull and mackerel have fallen off
SOC per bbl all kinds Flour is active with large
sales Fruit is acive oranges have fallen of little
and quoted at So 70 q 90. Grain is active and
the market is excited prices well up and there is
prospect of still further advance. Hay is in good
demand for shipment and cool lots bring from $ls g
20 per ton. Iron shows no change. Lard is very ac
tive at last weeks quotations, The market is nearly
bare. The leather market shows no change. Lum-
Der is in good demand; the large number of build
ngs to be erected here the present will make
the market good for all kinds of lumber. Molasses
is in good demand and prices are firm as quoted last
week. Lard oil is quoted at from 81 Is q %, and
linseed at 70 a 76c. Paints unchanged. The
produce market is firm; eggs have fallen off little
and are quoted at from IS q zoe. The provision mar
ket very firm and the prospect is Of an advance on
pork. Salt is unchanged. Glover seed is quoted at
12 12c PER lib, and herdsgrass at So 90 q l23 per
bushel. Sugars firm and graduated is quoted at
100 "a 1Oa. Teas are firm. Tin shows no change.
Tobacco is unchanged. The wool market is quiet.
FREIGHTS.-Both coastwise and foreign freights
are dull this week and we have but few charters to
report. The following charters have been made the
past week: Sch. Annie E. Krange from Portland to
New Orleans with ice S325 Barkentine Fanny
Loring, from St. John to Boston, Sc on lumber and
zoe on box shocks. Sch. E. II. Waite from Portland
to Matanzas with shocks and heads on p. t. Bark
Daring from Portland to Matanzas with cooperage,
$500 in gold Sch Chas HELLER, from Fernandina
to Portland with hard pine lumber, 81 so. D.
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Union racine oluhllS L uiius os. III
Sales at Auction.


NEW YORK, March 3l-Evening.-The day closed
with general recovery in financial circles from the
depression and unsettled feeling of yesterday. This
was particularly the case on the Stock Exchange
where there was steady and gradual improvement
in values with the ent absence of the wild tluctu-
tions of the days past. The decline in gold and the
easier rates for loans caused farther advance in
Foreign Exchange and led to increased business
There is now every prospect for easier working of
Foreign Exchanges which will have an important
influence in our export trade. The changed condi-
ton of the gold market was great relief to mer-
chants who have been harassed considerably of late
by the Gold Room and a natural consequences a
more hopeful feeling prevailed. The general trade of
the city is improving and business is active in some
branches.
Money during the forenoon at 5 "a per cent
on call but very easy this afternoon and declined to
81 az per cent on call: Foreign Exchange closed
with actual business at 1929 q 1883 for sixty DAYS and
4sS3 "a 487 for demand. Gold opened at Lag declined
TO 1l4s rallied to 1l4a and closed at 1l the rates
paid for borrowing were 2, and per cent per an
mum and 1-64 to 3 81 per cent per diem and flat.
The following are the operations at the Gold Ex-
change Bank were-gold balances $3.50, III; cur
rency balances $3i6S56O; gross clearances $l47 46
O0O The customs receipts to-day were 1856, 900.
The following is the Clearing House statement cur
reucy exchanges 500 2lS currency balances tS4.
27O,03O; gold exchanges S2,s76,14i; gold balances
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yTIN0R TELEGRAMs

The mule spinners of three of the Lowell
mills have demanded increased pay. 1t is not
thought that the demand will be complied with
The mule spinuers at the Great Falls mills
also struck Tuesday.
Senator Robert McKenna of Memphis has
been sentenced to the penitentiary for five
wears for marrying his former wfe's grand :
daughter in violation of the state law.
The commanding officer of the department
of Texas has been ordered to use every effort
to prevent Mexican raids across the Rio
Grande.
A raid on the gamblers in Washington was
made Tuesday night
Elisha R. P. Kenyon of South Kingston,
Rhode Island. injured by falling mast, died
yesterday.
Wisconsin railroads have adopted scale of
prices in compliance with the requirments of
The Quimby law.
From many portions of southern and south
western Minnesota accounts come of farmers
who have already commenced seeding. The
snow has mostly disappeared. The season is
late, but not unfavorabe for the wheat crop.
Henry Overdtalz, an old citizen Lou
has been requested by over 1000 citieDs
parties to run as an independent candidate for
Mayor.
The Herald has a rumor that Commissioner
Douglass will soon retire and be succeeded by
ex-Congressman Cobb of North Carolina
U. S. steamer Worcester with Admiral Null
aney has'arrived at Havana.
The fifth cavalry which has been stationed in
Arizona, has been ordered to exchange stations
with the sixth station now in Kansas.
An attempt to rob a store in New York by
DIGGING through the walls has been discovered
after several thousand dollars worth of silks
were stolen There were over million dollars
of silkes and satins in the store.
Another small delegation of Great Falls
weavers have joined the strikers.
Virginia after desperate resistance on the
part of the leaders. A large amount of coun-
terfeit coin, bills, dies plates, &c, were seized.
The most severe storm of the season prevail
ed at Omaha yesterday and six inches of snow
fell, blockading railroad travel
The sheriff has seized the Wilmington e
Reading Railroad and Its sale takes place April
ODD.
The Apache Indians have been raidinp in
Sonora and some fighting has occurred
A Mr.. Sedgway was murdered in his bouse
near Genoa, Ney, Tuesday night and the
house afterwards buried.
James Lick has executed a new trust deed IF
his estate. 1t increases requests to relatives
Senator Acorn and wife have abandon ed
their intention OF going with the senatorial
party.
Republicans of Cleveland have nominated
Chas. b. Pettengill for mayor
There is no trouble in Rev. Mr. Ayers
church, and he does not contemplate resigning
as has been alleged.
Ben Hogan offers to fight Tom Allen for
$500
j. II; Sadler of England has challenged
Evan MOTIFS OF Pittsburg or George Brown
of Halifax, to row five mile race for $500
Both parties in Manchester, n H., are
charging each other with fraud at the recent
election, and several cases are to be Brought to
trial.
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The Wool Market.

BOSTON, Mch 31.-LReported for the Press.]-
following is list of prices quoted this afternoon
Domestic-Oho and Pennsylvania pick-ock IS q
SIC; do choice Xxx 53 a 54c do fine 81 a 55c;
dunn IS a 5Sc; so "a SIC; Michigan extra and
Xxx so "a 53c; fine 40 "a soc; medium 81 a SIC;
mon II a 4Sc; other Western fine and X 40 a SIC;
medium so q SIC, common 45 q 4Sc; pulled extra
40 a 55c; supertine 40 "a 3d. No l, % a 35c; comb
ing fleece 60 a $780, California 10 @ 40c; Texas %
"a 42c; Canada 40 a 55c; do combng IS a 10; Smyr-
ma washed II a 33c; do unwashed, IA "a 22c; Buenos
Ayres IS "a $50; Cape Good Hope SO a SIC; Austral
ian 45 q &c., Donskoi 20 @ 36c; Mestza pulled 30
q 824c.
week. There is fair demand for fine Woods but at
low and unsal isfactory prices while choice medium
figures.
In New York the condition of the market does not
improve Fall California continues to sell, but out
side of that description there is movement to note
Holders of the above, not wishing to carry
large supply zealousy working to dispose of that
on hand and to do this prices are accepted which are
anything but satisfactory. Fine heeces are weak
and neglected, but No and medium grades could be
sold at very full figures. The goods market is also
in very duh state, and the prces which reallz
ed are in many instances below the cost of manufac-
ture Foreign Clothing Wool of all kinds is dull, but
holders quite firm.
In Philadelphia there is essential change to no.
tice in the market, and there has been some little
disappointment at the course fthe trade. The man
ufacturers are holding off, and purchasing only to
meet daily necessities which contributes to the
inertia which prevails The PROBABLE heavy impor
tations of Australia Wool is not without its influence
in producing this result.
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RY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS IN MAINE
r,,r CARSON MURDER TRIAL.

uo,,v,,iuy Evidence for the Government.
BANGOR, March 31.-In the Carson trial to-
dav the time has been occupied with the re-
buttiug testimony of government witnesses.
The examination of witnesses will probably be
terminated sto-morrow, at the conclusion OF
which Mr.. Knowles will commence his Closing
argument for the defence. The judge hopes 10
give the case to the jury by Saturday.
Fire i'm SacO.
BDDEFoRD, March 31.-The fine dwelling OF
Captain NJ. w. Seavev, at Saco, was burned
to-day Loss on dwelling and furniture Soooo'
insured for $4,000.
burning of East Lebanon Academy.
GREAT FALLS March 3l.-The academy al
East Lebanon, Maine, was totally destroyed
by fire at 10. 80 last night. Loss about Szooo'
The fire originated in the attic near chimney
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1t is natural for people suffering with Consump-
ton, Coughs, Severe Colds, any other disease OF
the Throat and Lungs, to put off from day to day
buying an article that they know has cured their
neighbor, friend, relative yet they have no faith
in 1t until it is too late. If you will go to your Drug
gist and get bottle of BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP,
your immediate cure is certain you live 1t has
lately been introduced in this country from Germany,
and Druggists ami people everywhere eated over
its success. You get sample bottle for 10 cents
and try it. Regular size bottle 10 cents Sold by W.
F. PHILLIPS & CO., Wholesale Agents.
oc2 TT&S&weow
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WASHINGTON.
Rumors of Impending Changes in the
Treasury Department.

Humors of Impending Changes in the
Treasury Department.
WASHINGTON, March 31.-Rumors of impend-
ing changes in the Treasury Department are in
circulation, though no official information can
be obtained of the many reports. 1t seems to
be generally believed that Douglas will soon re-
tire from the Internal Revenue Commissioner
ship, though ne will not retire from public ser
vice. The cashership of the Treasury De-
partment will bevacant to morrow, as Wy
man, who has been confirmed as assistant
treasurer in place of futile, will then assume
his new duties, thus leaving a vacancy in the
cashiers Office. No one has yet been designat-
ed by the Secretary for the position. though
Gen. Spinner recently nominated Col. Frank
Jones TO the Office.
Various Matters.
The internal revenue receipts for the month
ending to-day were S., 234, 554, receipts to-day
were $2l0,0S9, receipts for March 1874 were
$77S1 900.
Custom receipts for the week ending March
9th, are as follows: Baltimore, $128, 924;
Philadelphia, $791 1854; Boston, 1914, 1858; New
Orleans, for the week ending March Goth, $780,
567. The customs receipts to day were $685.
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The best safeguards against epidemic uiSeiSo are
thorough digestion and firm nerves. IL Is Deoaas0
they assure the regular performance OF inc
process, and invigorate the nervous sys'eAi' 'n''
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters are such So'oiois"
protective against the influences which pegea nue.
mittent malades and those which directly aneec INC
stomach and bowels. If the nerves are health1uhy
tranquil the assimilation of food perfect as they are
sure to be under the influence of this standard tonic
and nervine, maaramay be defed, and H. IN tne ao-
senee Of the most reliable of medical safeguards INC
system has fallen prey to disease of intermittent
Or remttent type, the Bitters will, if persisted I'M
eradicate every vestige of the maady. Billiousness
constipation and dyspepsia yield with equal certain
ty to the operation of this potent vegetable Alternative
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FIRES.
Business Portion of TicOnderoga, N. W,
Burned-Loss $500 600.


Burned-Loss $500, 900.
WHITEHALL, N. Y, March 31.-The whole
business portion of the town of Ticonderoga,
N. Y, was destroyed by fire this morning.
Loss estimated at $500, 900.
Minor Fires.
Six small business houses in East St. Louis,
were burned yesterday. Loss $2j 900; insur-
ance $4,000.
Shields wooden mills in Davenport Iowa,
were burned Tuesday night. Loss $40, 900; in
surance 500, 900.
One of the best blocks in Fairburgh, Illinois,
was burned Tuesday. Loss $4,000; insurance
$4,000
The dwelling house os Thomas Cotton, at
North Wolfboro, N. H., was destroyed by fire
Tuesday night. Loss about $1,000. Origin of
fire unknown.
A house and barn in Bristol, N. H., owned
by Orrin B. Ray, were burned at o'clock yes
teSrday morning, and little son Of Mr. Ray,
houge. It IS supposed that he was playing
with matches and set the house on fire.
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ST. JOHN, NIB. Steamship Pona-4646 bbls of
-four rs do oatmeal 26 do peas do beas, 1863 pckgs
Seeds $40 lbs butter 1000 do lard, 10 bbls dried
apples 1900 gals liquors, IL cigars, 1000 lbs Of
broom corn, 96 boots and Shoes 1867 packages of
paper Sc do shoes, 1446 packages merchandise.
CARDENAS. Bark Rachel-2162 shocks and
heads 1872 empty casks, 1928 hoops.
MATANZAS. Brig Rabboni-3095 shocks and
heads 1914 box shocks.
HALIFAX Ms. Steamship Acadian--6797 bbls of
-four 7U3 do oatmeal 1850 gals liquors, $4,000 lbs OF
beef 400 do tongues $500 do meats 76 bush wheat
1GO do cornmeal.
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THE ICE GORGES,
General Movement Along tho Susque-
hauua-The Danger Probably Passed.

hanna-The Danger Probably Passed.
MUTTON March 31-The gorge here moved
at 12.45 D. m , and all danger here is apparently
ever. The river rose six feet in three minutes.
The five bridges are all safe.
WILKEsBARRE, March 31.-The river has
been rising rapidly this afternoon. The Ran
som gorge gave way at $50 p. m, and is now
sweeping down the river.
WILLAMsPoRT, March 31-There is no
change in the liver at this place. The ice
from Glen Union gorge is moving quietly along
with enough water to carry it over the Back
Haven dam without doing any damage
LEwIsBURG, March 31-The old gorge above
Milton broke to-day and moved down and
gorged one mile above here at one o'clock p.
M, started at $50 andsmove1 about thirty
minutes then gorged between here and North
cumberland. The water is backing up at the
rate of five feet per hour and people are moving
out of their houses. No dam age yet
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CHICAGO March 31-Cattle dull and weak under
heavy receipts; all but the best grades lower;
ceipts $500 head stockers at % @ 75 butchers at
% a 30; common to extra shipping at 90 q 81 rs;
shipments 1000 head.
Live hogs strong and active at full prices; receipts
5000 head; light at 20 a 75 heavy 80 "a 50;
ira Philadelphia 8 IS a 8 90; shipments 1000 head.
Sheep dull and weak; receipts $500 head; sales
chiefly at so a 90; poor to choice 90 9 rs.
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MARRIED..

In Nobleboro, March II, Lowell r. Dreamer and
Miss Loretta Dreamer, both OF Waldoboro.
In Skowhegan March II, Sewall D. Nutting Of s.
and Belle A. Noble of Fairfield.
In Belfas', March %, Peter III. Monroe OF Troy and
Mrs. Celia V. Richards of Waldo.
In Northport March II, Emulus A. Hills of Lin
eonville and Carrie NJ. Hunt of Belmont.
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3POK EN-.

Feb 49, lat 50 s. Ion % 20 W. barque La Plata, from
Feb % lat 80 81 n lon IS % " barque Eleanor Of
Raltast from Galveston for Liverpool, Supplied brig
March "a LAT 49, lon 60, ship Ocean King Freeman,
from New York for San Francisco -
March rs of Body Island, fch Cara LeaVit'' from
New York for Cardenas.