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The Portland daily press., 1875-11-23

NEW YORK. November 22-Evenng. Money was
loaned up to p per cent and closed at per cent.
Foreign Exchange was reduced by the leading draw
ers to asa for long and is7a for demand sterling
with actual business at 4s54 g 4S9 market was quiet
and firm at decline.
Gold opened at 114s. fell off to 1t4a and advanced
to 114a at which it closed The paid for carry
ing were 1, 2, II and per cent; loans were also
made fat. The clearances of the Gold Exchange
Bank were $18,69 900. The Assistant Treasurer
paid out to-day $l22 900 of interest and
$35S,OOO in redemption of bonds. The Customs
receipts to-day were $423,0O0 Governments were
firm Railroad bonds active; the largest transactions
were in Central Pacific at 1868; Union Pacific frsts
1924 q 1881; Union Pacific land grants sold at $685.
and closed at SO bid 994 Asked Michigan Central 81
advanced to 1O4; Chicago s. Northwestern firsts sold
at 99s; consolidated coupon gold bonds att sS5.
The tran. actions at the Stock Exchange aggregat-
ed 90 800 shares, including Erie $500 shares, Lake
Shore 1900 shares North 1900 shares, do pre-
ferred 500 shares, Rock Island $50 shares, Pacific
Mail 5000 shares Paul 1900 shares, do preferred
$500 shares, Ohios 2O5O shares Western Union TO-
900 shares, Union Pacific 400 shares.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-23

ST JOHN NIB. Schr Nellie Clark-l7Oo bbls flour
255 bags grue, 26O do feed
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-23
TEsE WHISKY FRAUDS.
Conviction of Mcdonald
Reservoirs Breaking i'm California.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 22.-McDonald has been
found guilty on every count in the indictment
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-23
ETEOHOLOGICAL

PROBABILITIES FOR TUE NEXT TwENTY-FoUR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
November o. II A. M0)
For New England,
and the Middle States, falling barometer,
southerly to easterly winds, rising and sta
tionary temperature, and in the latter possibly
light rains or snow in northern portion, which
will extend over the former.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-23
Providence Print Cloths Market. 4
D0me4fie Markets,

PROVIDENCE. November 22-The Printing cloths
market quiet, steady and unchanged at ACC for
best 81 64s.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-23

Ar at Barbados 1st inst, schs Speedwell: Drisko,
New York, (and sid for Navassa); I'd, Fred Smith,
Bangor; sth. brig A Pennell Noyes, Norfolk; schs
Lama Cobb Cobb, and Brigadier, Norton, do
Sid Sd inst, schs Mary Helen, Sanborn Turks ISL
and; Ruth II Baker Collins. Pensacola.
Ar at Barbados Oct Both, sch Pride of the East,
Lord, New York, land sid - inst for Demarara).
In port 10th inst. brig A S Pennell, Noyes, from
Norfolk. disg; Geo Dale, Pierce repg; schs Anita,
Small T. ON Philadelphia. ar 9Th; Talbot, Ames-
hurry. from Norfolk. ar Oct 81.
Sid i'm Point-a-Petre Oct 80 sch Sarah Reed,
Guptill, New York.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-23
SPOK EN-.

Nov g. lat % 80 lon 60 o. sch Hector, Higgins, from
Bangor tor Trinidad.
Nov 10, off Danegat a three-mased schr, water
logged, flying burgee with letter K.
Nov 49, SSE of Sandy Hook % miles sch q W
Beasey, from st John, NIB, for Philadelphia.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-23
Il oston stock Market.

Daily Domestic Receipts.
By water conveyance-lOOO bush cornmeal to g W
Trno q 10
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-23
DEPARTURE OF STEAMSHIPS.

Maaiafssre Almanac. November 23.
Sun rises. ..........7.01 High water...,. 8.15 AN
Sun sets .,.,....-..,432 Moon rises. 2.40 AM
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-23
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The New York herald., 1875-08-18
NEW YORK CITY.


The body of Max Solomon, who was drowned on the
18th inst the surface yesterday afternoon at
the foot OF East Third street
Coroner Croker notified yesterday that the body
of Francis Daily who drowned at the foot Of East
Seventh street. had been recovered An inquest will be
commenced this week.
William Fannell and John Casey, two well known
roughs we're arrested last Monday night suspicion Of
having been concerned in the throwing overheard Of
man at pier S5 North River
William Lyons, OF No. $40 Hudson street. fell of his
truck last evening at the corner of Eighty seventh
street and the Boulevard. The wheels passing over
his body inflicted very serious injuries.
John Miller, thirty-cght years of age residing at No
166 East Fourth street. attempted to commit suicide
yesterday afternoon by jumping off ferryboat at the
foot OF East Houston street. He was rescued by deck
hands
The Children's Aid Society yesterday sent out a
party of one hundred and tytwo children to the West
1t under the charge of the agent of the society Mr.
Brace. The children will be distributed among families
in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan.
The body of an unknown boy about twelve years DID,
was found floating yesterday afternoon at the foot Of
West Thirty third street. He had pair of blue
pants striped waist white stockings and laced shoes
The body appears 10 not have been long in the water
Coroner Croker will hold an Inquest
The New York herald., 1875-08-18
BROOKLYN.

The store OF James Kraft, No. 1l0S DeKalb avenue
burglarously during the night and robbed
of $500 worth of liquors.
There will be another excursion Of poor children to
Oriental Grove tomorrow Thursday under the
spices of the Fresh Air Fund
One hundred dollars worth Of lead pipe was stolen by
some unknown thief yesterday from the residence Of
William Hawks, on Tompkins avenue
The Board Of City Works has entered into contract
for dredging Walabout Canal the sum to paid for
the work being 50 S45 The contractor W. Bentley
The city has been enioned by the City Court, on ap-
plcaton of business drm from using the dock at tho
Waabout for reception of oGaL The writ is made
turnable to-day.
During the past week the receipts OF the City Treas
amounted to 1928 224 60. The warrants paid
s23 go 63 The balance remaining in the banks to the
credit of the city is $475, 722 %
There will be parade of the military of Brooklyn
upon the occasion of the reception of General Dakn of
the rifle team, majority of the Second Division staff
being opposed TO ordering out 'the boys"
Officer Simonson Of the First precinct police,
assaulted by James Mckinney Myrtle
Monday night. James sentenced TO the Penten-
tiary yesterday by Justice Walsh for four months.
Thirteen dollars worth of spurious currency of the
denomination of fifty found by an officer yes
terday behind the door of closet n saloon near the
City Hail. where was thrown by William W off on Sun
day last
The Retail Druggists Association of BROOKLYN has
elected the following named gentlemen to Office for
year:-Presdent John Lndmark; Vice President,
Edward Clark Secretary, James Montague; Treasurer,
Ezra Clafin.
decree of absolute divorce granted in the suit
of Seth Nckerson against Rebecca Nickerson his wife,
in the Supreme Court yesterday Indelty on her part
was the cause The plaintiff is captain of the schooner
Victor, in the South AmeEican trade.
Mayor Hunter has addressed letter to Nelson Magee
the recently discharged patient who so cruelty
treated at the Kings County Lunatc Asylum requesting
him to call and see His Honor early convenient
The Mayor says Magees shall have full nvestga-
tion.
The Committee Of Seven appointed to examine the
manner in which Assessor Horace Miller assessed the
value of property in New Lots have reported that the
action Of raising his assessment rates in some cases as
high as so per cent is entirely unwarranted The tax
payers have demanded that the rates shall be fixed the
same as last year.
In consequence Of the Committee on Rapid Transit
having abandoned the proposed along Washington
street and Myrtle for the Elevated Silent Safety
Railroad there meeting of the Common Council
held yesterday afternoon The failure of the Aldermen
to approve of through which the line has
thrown the accomplishment of the scheme OF rapid
transit several months behind.
The New York herald., 1875-08-18
MUNICIPAL NOTES.


Mayor Wickham was again absent yesterday, and
Alderman Lewis oficiated the Executive chair His
Honor will return to-day
The delay the disposition Of the OF Fire Com
mssonors Perey and Hatch has caused the circulation
OF rumors around the City Hall TO the effect that Gov
ernor Tden VIII not interfere least for the present
prominent republican Alderman, generally well in
formed on political maneuvres, yesterday gave en-
phatc expression TO this view Of the pending contro
versy
large number Of politicians Office holders and City
Hall statesmen have taken their flight tor the Demo-
cratic State Committee meeting Saratoga The
Third House, was in consequence almost entirely
deserted yesterday
Corporation Counsel Whitney has assumed active
control Of his Official duties, and yesterday busiy
employed IN examining routine matters. In an inter-
view win the HERALD representative he remarked that
some days must eapse before any step Of public mpor
tnce VIII be taken in the conduct ms department
attention The appointments of Corporation Attorney
Public Administrator and Attorney Tor Collection Of
Taxes have not yet been made.
Aldermen Purroy, Reilly and Robinson propose to
commence their examination next Thursday into the
accounts OF the Commissioner Of Jurors for the past
twelve years Colonel Dunlap the City Hall incum-
Deht ol the ONCE st remains IN quiet possession Of the
DOCKS and records Mr. Douglas Taylor continues 10
transact business at his headquarters corner of Fulton
and Nassau streets The real contest as to the legality
OF the position must take place the courts 1t
would be well TO have the matter decided promptly in
order to save vast amount of trouble.
movement is on foot TO dispense with a number Of
sinecursts attached To the Board of Aldermen There
are about fifteen clerks, messengers and janors Mr.
r. j. Iwomey, clerk of the Board proposes TO dis
charge some Of these gentlemen, particularly only
three or four be found duty time Twelve Of
the Aldermen have signed paper empowering Mr.
Iwomey TO discharge any Of those officials he may
The New York herald., 1875-08-18
LONG ISLAND.

Bishop Littejohn will visit Christ church. Sag Har-
Dor, Sunday next and administer the right of con-
frmation.
The Methodist camp-meeting at Jamesport commenced
yesterday, and will close on Tuesday next The Rev.
f. C. Hill has charge of the exercises
Grasshoppers are reported very in North
vile and vicinity and would be much more destructive
pasturage but for the frequent showers which keen
the grass growing rankly
John B. Ogden, of Jamaica, has instituted a suit
against D. r. Hendnckson also Of Jamaica for defana
ton Of character laying the damages at $40 OOo Both
parties highly connected and influential residents of
Jamaica
Another dog fight took place early yesterday morning
Newtown Creek, beyond Bssvile, between New
York and Greenpoint dogs The battle lasted about
forty-ive minutes, when New York was declared the
winner. Both dogs terribly lacerated The dis
gusting scene was witnessed by over 300 roughs.
man named Homan was passing through an alley
way at Sag Harbor about o'clock on Monday
evening, when he suddenly upon by three men,
who knocked him down and struck him several times,
with the Intention supposed Of robbng him; but he
cried "Murder Justify, and, aid approaching the vii
lains fed
On Monday night a dispute arose between NJ Graham
and l. Burke, two Of the gang of ruGians which nest
the neIghborhood Of Bissvile Bridge Graham seized
a hatchet and dealt his opponent terrible blow across
the head causing injuries which ii is feared will prove
fatal Graham was arrested and Burke conveyed TO the
hospital
While William Doyle, Of Hunters Point, was passing
through Ravenswood last Monday night a man Jumped
from behind the underbrush the roadside and stabbed
him in the head He remained insensble until late in
the morning when he made his way to the station
house. He found his pockets turned inside out and
few trinkets lying in the road.
The New York herald., 1875-08-18
NEW JERSEYS DISGRACE.

THE DUNGEON ToRTUREs AT THE SNAKE HILL
PENITENTIARY-THE CoArAITTEE DEMAND THE
DISMISSAL OF POST
The examination into the cruelties practised the
Hill was resumed yesterday. DR.. Eddy testified that
the prisoner Lawton had felon his hand when Post
the Warden) struck him This fat contradiction
of POSTS testimony. One OF the prisoners named Wells
stated that he could have escaped several times If he
felt disposed but the uncertainty Of procuring
ployment outside caused him to remain This prisoner
startled the committee by stating that Rudolph, who
escaped with the Others had the keys in his possession
two weeks before he escaped. Wells him take
the keys out OF the armoy yet Post made report OF
the Rudolph told WeAs that he let out the prs-
oner for whose escape deputy keeper Wirtz was dis
charged
Post was recalled and he admitted that he had put
prisoner named Thomas Mcneil out of the storeroom
for dsobeying the order of Mrs. Solomon who is not
employed by the county in any official position 1t was
also testified that Mrs Solomon told one of the keepers
she would keep the keys OF the storeroom in spite Of the
Board of Freehoders.
Post asked by the Investigating Committee If he
had complied with their order by summing the requs
tion for supplies he refused So saving that
is copy Of POSTS orthography from the orig
inals in possession of q HERALD reporters -''2
Barls of flower, of molases of Beenes Hames, 2
Barles of Pototos. Names of ofserst in charge
prisoners on Coy County road, Mr. Hase Hsyes), Mr.
Newgen (NugenD.
The investigating committee closed their labors In the
afternoon and prepared report, which Is TO be finally
discussed this morning in the Freehoder's Office, at
Jersey City. The report recommends the immediate
dismissal Of Post The Board will meet tomorrow and
The New York herald., 1875-08-18
STATEN ISLAND.

The annual excursion given by Mr.. Isaac Jessup to
the Huguenot Presbyterian church at Hugueno on the
line of the Staten Island Railroad will take place to-day
by steamboat 70 Cold Spring, Long Island.
The assessors of Middetown met at the Village Hail.
sapeton yesterday to hear grievances and perfect the
assessment roll and will continue in session to-day I
understood that tho taxes Of the town will be reduced
below the figure of last year
Surveys and specifications are about to be made for
new sewer in Canal street, stapeton, from Garden
street TO nersect the Park sewer distance Of 900
feet II is calculated cost about $50 900 which is to
be paid from the assessments Of the town Of Mddeown
Coroner Lea OF stapleton held an inquest upon the
body Of the boy william Young, who died from injuries
received by jumping from Staten Island Railroad car
on Sunday last The jury declared that the boy was
killed through his own carclessness Conductor
Streeter Engineer Wibor and the fireman, who wcro
held on their own recognizance TO await the result Of
the inquest were thus exonerated and were discharged
The Temperance Alliance Of Westheid has had tho
services Of New York detective in watching the saloon
The New York herald., 1875-08-18
DlED.

AARoN.--On Tuesday, August II, BERTHE BLANCHE,
only child Of Emil and Dora Aaron, aged months and
% days.
Funeral win take place from residence of Aaron
Jacobs, 20 West Forty-eghth street, Wednesday,
AGUIAR-On Sunday, August 15 at his residence
No. 33 West 12sth street, l.. II. FERREIRA AGUIAR
Consul General Of Brazil, aged 63 years.
The relatives and friends or tho family and represen
tatives of foreign consulates respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from St. Jeromes church, East 10th
street and Alexander avenue, this day "wednesday at
eleven o'clock A. NJ
ANSN-In Jersey City, on Monday, August 16,
ALEXANDER AMIN, in the 10th year Of his age
The relatives and friends respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from his late residence Third street.
near Erie, this wednesday, afternoon at three o'clock
BARKMAN.-On Tuesday, August IL, Captain FRED
ERICK j. W. BARKM4N, in the Goth year OF his age.
Relatives and friends Of the family, and also tho
bors Of the New York Marine Society, and OF Adytum
Lodge, No 640 f. and A. NJ, respectfully invited
to attend his funeral from his late residence No 81
Second place, Brooklyn on Friday, August 20, at two
O'Clock 7. M.
Baltimore and Charleston papers please copy.
BERsBAUM M-ANfNE NJ. BERNBAUM, wife Of Captain o.
O. X Bernbaum, after years Of patient suffering, died
with Christian resignation this morning
Friends respectfully invited TO attend the funeral
at 40 Bond street. Brooklyn to morrow afternoon, at
two O'Clock, Wednesday, 18th inst
Danish papers please copy.
BROWN --On Monday August 16, Mrs. JANE A. BROWN,
wife Of Joshua Brown.
The relatives and friends OF the family invited to
the funeral from All Souls church. South Ninth street,
The New York herald., 1875-08-18
THAT EVERLASTING TRIAL.

THE CASE OF CAPTAIN WILLIAMS AGAIN CALLED
AND ONCE MORE ADJOURNED.
The case of Captain Williams was once more called
before the Police Commissioners yesterday and was
more adourned-this time because the Board was
to hold special meeting for the transaction of other
business. The testimony Of Justice Fammer taken
to corroborate the following entries the blotter Of
the Eighth precinct-
October Ia, 1874, Nettie Stuart of No. 72 Carmine
street, was arrested complaint Of r. Snyder, and
brought 70 the station house by Captain Williams The
prisoner charged by Snyder with enticng HIM
the house No 2Sh Wooster street. where he robbed
of Sl07 by Thomas Higgins Captain Williams subse-
quently arrested Higgins and found upon him $40 25
which was identified by Snyder. Both prisoners were
taken before Justice Flammer and discharged.
Justice Flammer also testified that the prisoners were
brought before him and discharged, the complainant
refusing to make charge; It appears that the latter
a well known merchant of Brooklyn, and thought
it would degrade him and probably part him from his
family If he did
The New York herald., 1875-08-18
ODD FELLOWS.
Grand Lodge of the State
of New York.
ANNUAL NETTING.
Statistics and Progress OF the
Organization.

GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
ANNUAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND PROGRESS
OF THE ORGANIZATION.
The Grand Lodge Independent order OF Odd Fellows
of this jurisdiction met at Tammany Hail. at O'Clock
yesterday morning, j. W sebbins, G. NJ, presiding and
a full quorum Of representatives present
Grand officers present. r. Van Mort, G. W; c. W.
Clark, G. Sec E. S. Raphs, G. Treas Grand Repre-
sentatives John Medole and William Madden; Rev. J.
Morton, G. Chaplain pro tenn p II. Jobes, g. Marshall
II. p PfeiGer G. G. pro teHA; j. Patterson, G. H
Prayer was offered by Rev. Brother ]. Morton, and
the G. l. declared the Grand Lodge regularly opened
Among the prominent members Of the order in at
tendance were-
Past Grand SIRE. P. Sanders:
den and J. II. White
Past Grand Masters-Georgo Gardner, William Lacy
William Madden, Charles Pnckney, Daniel Wood, Il. >
Ralphs, T p ST. John, William II. Barnes J. IL
White. George Smith, A. Lent and d. W. 9. Langdon.
The following committees were appointed
Committee on Credentials-Joseph Ash, E. c. Terry
Committee on Elective Grand oGcers--w. l. Gibson,
J. Bideman j. d. Neal p. Il. Weterman, De l. Stow,
). schonberg, L. K. Bingham 9. Wells and A A.
Avery
Committee on Certificate of Grand Lodge Degree-G A.
Williams, A. p Mason and j. Irwin
Committee on Returns Of Sa6oTdindes-A Beckman,
r. Rubens, j. Beers, H. C A. Kasschal, W. Esmay, n.
l. Warsawer, \. NJ. Stenrod, C. A Baden and &. IL.
Committee on Official VisiIations-E s. Ralphs, J. c.
Aitken and Elijah White.
Grand Secretary Fred Botsford, OF Connecticut was
introduced and formally received
A magnificent bronze bust Of the late John A. Ken
Dedy G. Sire stands upon pedestal the platform,
TO the left Of the Grand Masters chair at the base Of
which was a wreath Of immortelles, with the letters
~ A K. +" worked thereon
The Committee Credentials and Certificates
Grand Lodge Degree reported very large number in
waiting representatives and to receive said degree
AT halt past the Grand Lodge took recess until
three P. NJ
AFTERNOON sEssIoN-THRRR O'CLOCK.
The attendance of delegates and p G. TO obtain the
Grand Lodge degree unusually large amounting to
nearly 400 and consequence of the lack Of spacious
ante-room accommodation the applicants for that de-
gree not seated in the Grand Lodge room until
halEpast four P. NJ
Pending she absence of the report of tho Committee
on Elections the next rule was proceeded with
REPORT GRAND MASTER
The annual report of Grand Master ]. W. Stebbns is
nm elaborate document of thirty-six octave printed
pages and together with the reports of his district
deputies makes printed book Of eightyseven pages
GRAND SECRETARY
The report Of Grand Secretary Charles " Clarke is a
brief and concise document from which learn that
the increase has been far above and beyond what might
have been expected and compared with the previous
wear is reuregeuted rs fooWs.-
The New York herald., 1875-08-18
MEETING OF THE POLICE BOARD.

At meeting Of the Board Of Police yesterday
muncauon received from the Board of Aldermen,
fixing the rate of wages for aborers 81 day Of eight
hours, and was referred to counsel
The application of the propretors of the Grand Union
Hotel at Saratoga for the detachment of Detective
George W. Elder was refused
The following patrolmen made roundsmen:-
Spence Of the Twenty sixth precinct and Macarthur, Of
the Twenty third precinct; Roundsman Hagerty of the
Twentieth precinct transferred to the Thirty first
Roundsman Malone OF the Twenty seventh precinct,
the Seventeenth and Roundsnan Cuthber the Eighth
precinct, TO the Second.
On a motion made by Commissioner Disbecker it
resolved that citizens complaints against officers be
investigated by the district inspectors before charges
are preferred
The New York herald., 1875-08-18
THE JERSEY INSURANCE FRAUDS.

Mr. Tyler, the agent Of the Lancashire Insurance
Company Jersey City, called upon yesterday by
several parties who had paid premiums to Alonzo B.
Dean and yet they had just received notices that their
policies would be cancelled if they did them.
They produced receipts similar to that given by
Dean Hickey showing that they had paid the money
to Dean as representing the company. Mr. Tyler de-
MES that Dean authorized TO for the company.
The total amount of Deans defacaton as far
taned is 5000 Great blame attaches the police au-
thorties who had him in their custody last Saturday
a warrant and yet allowed him to walk away without
furnishing any security whatever. His friends have
offered to settle the by raising the amount Of the
deiacaon provided all the charges be withdrawn but
the insurance company Will not consent to that PROPOSE
tiorf
The New York herald., 1875-08-18
WESTCHESTER.

The body Of the German who drowned on Sun.
day. at Hastings, picked up yesterday at the Gas
house dock in Yonkers Ho was about thirty six years
Of age.
The depth Of rain which fell last Friday afternoon,
between haifpast two O'Clock and six, follows:-
Boyds Corner Reservoir. O. 81 inches; Croton Dam
a. So; Sing Sing $50; Tarrytown, $50.
The camp meeting at Sing Sing opened yesterday
The steamer Armenia viii land each day at the wharf
during the camp meeting, which will continue till the
2sth inst The will leave Fulton street. Brook.
lyn at S.45 A. NJ, and Vestry street, New York at
91O A. NJ, returning at 1880 p. M.
The New York herald., 1875-08-18

plated was ono copy for each lodge working in English
In order TO supply the demand 900 copies printed
OF which Dearly 500 sent lodges deputies and
grand officers and ample copies here TO distribute,
one TO eoch representative
GRAND rREAsURER's REPORT
Srhd Treasurer f. s Ralphs reports receipts for
Grand Lodge purposes, 50, l54 40 and payments Of
- loo Al, leaving balance OF 1897 90
COMMITTEE ON Distribution OF GRAND MASTERS RE-
d. Wood, T. p ST. John, A. W. Bingham, J. Van
Rensselaer, and j. COwes. The reports OF the Com
mittee on Finance, Correspondence SC submitted
and ordered TO be printed
day