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The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30
The Rev. Henry VarIex.

This evening the Rev. Henry Marley, the
great English revvalist, will speak at Chest
nut street church. Rev. Mr. Marley has been
in this country but few weeks He was in
New York two weeks, and from there went to
Boston. where he has since been speaking to
crowded houses several times day. A large
number of our citizens have been to Boston to
hear him, and this evening the church will be
packed.
AS is generally known Mr.. Marley was for
merly butcher. He is a man apparently of
middle age, medium height, rather inclined to
be stout; large head, and full face and
healthful color, which is associated with the
class of tradesmen to which he formerly be-
longed. With this exception, however, his per-
sonal appearance bears no traces of his late
calling and associations, his features being OF
character suggesting natural refinement, frank
ness, sincerity and modesty, characteristics
which were well borne out by his style as a
speaker. His hair is dark, and inclined to
curl, but with bald front and beard worn only
at the sides and under the chin, his smooth
shining face and full, eloquent and we'll formed
lips give him an appearance decidedly prepos-
sessiDg.
His voice is soft and mellow, but his utter
ance is deliberate and very distinct, especially
after he becomes well under way in his dis
course. When thoroughly warmed to his work
his style is exceedingly forcible, while at the
same time digni6ed, and never approaching
what would be called rant, and he could not
properly be called sensational. His language
is uniformly simple, and his power, which is
undoubtedly great, seems to be in his deep and
settled conviction of the dignity and blessed
ness of the Christian life.
1t was hoped that City Hall could be secured
for Mr.. Varley, but it was secured by other
parties before it was ascertained that Mr.. Var
ley could come. He will give one OF his IN
structive Bible readings at the State street
church at 1Oa a. m. Saturday, and sails in the
Prussian in the evening.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

A PLEASANT AFFAlR.-In Ancient Broth
ers Lodge No. 4, 1. o. 0. F.. last evening, a
very interesting event transpired. Past Grand
G. E. Hodgkins of Saccarappa Lodge No. II,
stated that he had been deputed by brethren in
Halifax, N. S.. to prefer charges against a
member of Ancient Brothers Lodge. He then
proceeded to show how that member had done
all he could to forward the interests of Oddfel-
lowship in Halifax and Dartmouth, visiting
his own lodge to get instruction, ana then
communicating the ideas received to the
brethren there, who from certain causes had to
depend very much upon him. His sentence,
which was beautifully inscribed on parchment,
was then read by N. G. Cummings, P. g., and
found to be the presentation of rich and
heavy gold chain to the brother who was called
forward to receive it. The chain bore on a
massive keystone of gold this inscription: 'To
Brother Edward Laechler of Ancient Brothers
Lodge Nc. 4, 1. o. o. F., Portland, Maine, as
a token of esteem from the Odd Fellows of
Halifax and Dartmouth, April 26, 1875"
Past Grand Hodgkins also stated that he
himself bod been presented with an elegant
Post Grand's collar and jewel by the same
friends for his interest in them.
The incident was well calculated to cement
the strong fraternal bond which uuites the Odd
Fellows of this vicinity with those of the Prov
inces.
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House. where quarters were provided for the

House, where quarters were provided for tne
guests.
Arrived at the Biddeford House rest was
taken. The Governor was introduced to many
of the prominent citizens of Saco and biode
ford, while the "processionists dlstrlDu'eu
themselves about the town, many OF them Wis
iting "Varney's." Varney is famous cooK'
the Delmonico of Biddeford, and his saloon IL
famous place of resort.
At seven o'clock the Blues sat down to sup
per- with appetites sharpened by much marcn-
ing After the discussion of rations clamorous
calls were made for Gov. Dingley. In compl'
ance with repeated inquiries his Excellency EN-
tered the dining hall, and was greeted by rouno
after round of cheers. In few WORDS he
thanked the company for the warm weicohe
extended, and expressed his deep interest III
the organization. He complimented IN the
highest terms the solderly bearing and gentle
manly demeanor of the company as he haa
seen it here and in other states. He consider
ed them an honor to the volunteer militia OF
Maine, and closed by again complimenting them
upon their temperatures and manly bearing.
At eight o'clock in the evening the reception
took place in City Hail. which was hung with
bunting and adorned with corps guidons ana
other martial insignia. The two military COM
panies were drawn up on one side of the NALL
and members of the city government OF Bldde-
ford with citizens of the city and OF Saco on
the other. His Excellency then entered sur
rounded by his staff and followed by General
Chamberlain and his staff. At the head OF the
hall stood Mayor Warren who, in few appro-
pirate remarks, welcomed the governor to the
city and extended its hospitality. Governor
Dingley briefly but warmly responded, ex-
pressing his heartfelt qualification at the nearly
welcome extended to him and his thanks for
the courtesies shown.
An hour was then passed in converse. AT
the expiration of that time Chambers band'
which had been discoursing excellent music
delectation of the crowd outside, came
in o tt G hall, and the quadrille band took It's
n the platform, and the dancing began.
The hall was very full, there being large rep
resentation of the beauty and valor of the twin
cities along the banks of the Saco, and fair
sprinkiing of Portland people.
At few minutes past one o'clock the Blues
fell in and took up the line of march for the
Eastern railway station, where..a special train
was waiting to convey them to Portland.
The Biddeford Light Infantry certainly have
reason to be proud of the military reception
extended to Governor Dngley, for it was one
of the most brilliant and best managed affairs
of the kind which has ever taken place in the
state.
Thanks are due from newspaper men to the
staff of the Biddeford Times for many cour-
tesies extended.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30
Business Notes.

The Belfast Age says that Carter & Co., have
a contract for building an 1900 ton ship, and
will commence on her in the early part of the
summer She will be owned by Capt. Horace
Hartman and others of that city.
The Machias Union says that Hemenway's
mill, the new Vose gang and perhaps one OF
two other mills will start this week.
The Belfast shoe factory which has been shut
down for few weeks will resume operations
next Monday.
George Fuller & Co., Hollowell, have large
crew of men at work on Cascade Brook, in
Hallowell, erecting two large sheds to their
three-story building, which we understand is
to be used as whiting mill. 1t is to be pro-
PEELED by steam. and will be ready for opera
tion next fall
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

Music HALL-The crowded condition of our
columns prevents an extended notice of the
rendition of The Two Orphans at Music Hail
last evening The audience was fair, not so
large as it should have been, but probably re-
duced by the attractions elsewhere. The play
contains many fine touches of pathos and the
plot is of thrilling interest. Miss Lille Ell
dredge sustained the principal character. that
of Louise, and displayed some fine acting.
Miss Connie Thompson was admirable as Hen
riette. The support on the whole was very
fair and the play ran smoothly. The audience
in the parquette was considerably annoyed by
the running comments of gang of young
heathens in the galleries, whom the police
ought to have elected, but didn't.
The play will be repeated tonight and should
call cut a full house.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

Mrs. E. M. Hickok will lecture on temper
ance at the Methodist chapel, Woodford's Cor
ner, Sunday evening.
The steamer Falmouth goes on the Halifax
route Saturday. After that date there will be
two steamers per week on this route. The Fall
mouth has been thoroughly renovated and is
an excellent steamer.
The pews are nearly all in place in the Sec.
ond Parish church.
A witness who was summoned to appear as a
witness in the Municipal Court and failed to
appear, was fined yesterday morning.
A young man entered the residence OF Mr..
Edward Chenery, yesterday, at Bradley's Cor
ner, Deering, and stole a silver fruit basket.
On Saturday afternoon twenty eight young
girls will braid the May pole at the Second
Parish fair
There is to be "a union temperance reform
meeting at the Allen Mission this evening. The
public are cordially invited.
A very pleasing entertainment was given at
Congress Hall last evening by the Catholic
Union.
The steamer Falmouth made trial trip down
the harbor yesterday afternoon.
A new billiard room is to be fitted up in the
United States Hotel for the guests of the house.
Officer Newcomb arrested woman last night
for assaultine man with a spittoon.
There will be a spelling match at Cape Eliza
beth town hall ON Monday evening, May Sd.
The first prize at the May Day spelling
match, Reception Hall.s will be very fine
Lordon edition of Shakespeare; second prize,
Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress. Mr. Hosea l.
Robinson gives out the words, DR.. Files and
Mr.. George Aver acting as umpires.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

WAsHBURN's ExHlBITIoN.--This evening
Washburn will open his big hall show at City
Hail. The tickets have been put way down
and the hall should be crowded. This is what
the Worcester (Mass.) Gazette says of the ex-
hibition:
Mechanic Hall was well filled last evening,
and very enthusiastic audience saw the acts
of the Washburn's Last Sensation Company.
Some excellent gymnastic evolutions on the
horizontal bar, and in "brother act, were
neatly done, and Hurdle, daring athlete, made
the Sensation by his head downward walk
ing, and dashing trapeze act, at the roof of the
hall. A variety programe filled out the quite
long exhibition.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. James Leighton of
Deering fell dead in the road yesterday noon.
He had been sowing grain for Mr.. Stewart at
the Poor Farm in the forenoon, and at noon
started to go home to diuner. Mr.. Stewart in
vited him to take dinner with him, but he de.
clined, saying that he had rather eat with his
family. When within few rods of his house
he dropped dead. His body was not discovered
until about o'clock, having lain in the road
for three hours. Coroner Gould was called by
Mr. Stewart, the keeper of the aims house in
Deering but finding the family and friends
were satisfied that the death was caused by
apoplexy, he deemed an inquest unnecessary.
The deceased was highly respectable man
and will be much missed in the vicinity. He
was about 60 years of age, and leaves wife
and four children.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30
supreme Judicial Court.


f-srOINE JODHE NIhUIN
THURsDAY.-Enoch Talbot VS.. Merchants Marine
Insurance Company of Bangor On policy of msur-
ance issued September 1, 1871.
Plaintiff was owner of nine sxteenths of the bark
Annie e. Sherwood. Defendants admit that they is
sued the policy and that the bark became total
wreck at Santa Anna Bar, September 26, 1871.
The controverted question is whether Santa Anna
Is In the Gulf of Mexico in the Gulf OF Campeche IF
In the Gulf of Mexico the plaintiff is entitled to re-
cover; if in he Gulf of Campeche the defendants
should recover, Campeche being one of the port
prohibited in the policy.
His honor charges the jury this (Friday) morning.
StrOut q Holmes. N. Webb
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

THE MAY-DAY CoNcERT.-The sale of tick
cts to the May day concert was very large yes
terday. Miss Gary, who arrived last evening,
will sing 1.-THE Day is Done" and "Auld Robin
Gray" She will sing with Barnabee the
duets, "Nay, Bid Me Not Resign, Love" and
'Master and Scholar" also in quartette.
MI Barnabee sings "Ye Monks of Old' and
'sAlfonso We Brave" Miss Norton will sing
.'Sing, Sweet Bird" and the Duet son Messy
Banks with Mr.. Stockbrdge. Mr.. Stock.
bridge will give 1.-THE Rhine Maiden"
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30
Superior Court.
APRIL CIVIL TERM, 1875. sYMoNDs, j., PREsI

APRIL CIVIL TERM, 1875, sYMoNDs, j., PREsID-
ING.
THURsDAY.-Amos Boulton VS.. Gideon M. Tucker
ct ais. Trespass qudre ctauSaE to recover damages
for alleged trespass upon lot No. 45 in the town Of
Standish by removing quantity Of pine and oak
timber. Defendants claim that the timber was re-
moved from lot No. 46, VIII ich is not property Of
plaintiff. On trial before the Court without jury
Swasey & Son for plaintiff.
D. B. Hastings-S. c. Strout for defendants.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

AN ANNIvERsARY.-A correspondent sug-
gests that the people in this vicinity should take
some measures to celebrate the two-hundredth
anniversary of battle between the whites and
Indians near the spot now occupied by Fort
Preble, in 1876. He says the whites were
lawfully licked" He further states that on
the centennial of that year difficulty occurred
at the same spot between boats crew belong
ing to a British schooner which landed for
water, and party of militia, in which few
were killed and several wounded. This event
the writer calls centennial celebration" If
he proposes to commemorate the two hun
dredth anniversary with similar exercises, we
trust he will furnish this Office with a graphic
account of the peculiar exercises, as we never
happen about such places.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

NEAR RELATIONSHIP. "A little scene occur
red in the Supreme Court room yesterday morn
ing that made even the sedate Judge smile
A witness was called, and after being examin-
ed by the counsel who had summoned him, was
turned over to the opposing counsel for cross
examination, when the following conversation
took place:
Counsel-You are a relative of the plaintiff
in this case are you not?
Witness-I am.
Counsel-What relation, please?
Witness-The plaintiffs first wife's mother
was sister to my wife's mother.
1t is needless to say that the cross examina-
ton In this direction was dropped.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

WooDFoRD's CORNER. - The operetta Of
'Little Red Riding Hood was very finely pre-
sented last evening by the children OF the Sem
mary School of the Congregational church.
The choruses were admirably sustained by the
young ladies of the society. The audience,
which was quite large, appeared to be we'll
pleased with the piece.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

NEW LINE TO NEW RK.-Superintenden
Turner of the Portland & Rochester Railroad,
has just made arrangements with the railroads
and Norwich line of steamers for new through
line to New York, to be known as the Portland
& Worcester line. The train will leave this
city at "a o'clock p. M, connecting with the
Maine Central at Woodford's Corner. The
train will run direct to New London, via Wor-
cester, where it will connect with the Norwich
line of steamers, arriving in New York at a.
m. This line of steamers land at Pier NJ. 40
North RiveI, SO near the Jeasey ferry that no
hacking will be necessary for those going
through. Returning, the steamers leave New
York at o'clock in the evening, giving pas
sengers full nights rest on the steamers. The
train leaves New London at a. M. arriving at
Springfield in time for breakfast, and continu-
ing on to Portland, arriving here at 1.15 p. M,
in time to connect with eastern trains. Both
trains are express, and there are no change of
cars from Portland to New London. 1t is ex-
pected that parlor cars will be put on about the
first of June. The first train on this line will
run on Monday next. In few days arrange
ments will be perfected whereby passengers
can engage state rooms in this city in advance.
This line will doubtless prove very popular
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

A GIRL IN TRoUBLE.-The five o'clock train
to this city from Boston brought girl about
eighteen years of age, WHO, on her arrival en-
quired of officer Slower where she could get
work. Her general appearance was 20 fine that
the officer was surprised at the question, but
he told her she could go to his home. Soon
after her arrival at the house it was discovered
that the girl had been unfortunate, and she was
taken to the station, From the story of her
life it was learned that she was the daughter of
wealthy gentleman in Derry, ireland, She
was very intimate with young man of her
own station in life, and they were engaged to
be married. To make long story short she
loved mot wisely but too we'll, ;" and when her
lover discovered the state of affairs he depart
ed, leaving her to bear her disgrace alone. Not
knowing what to do the unfortunate girl took
the advice of an older sister and sailed for this
country She arrived in Boston Tuesday and
came to this city in search of friends. A num-
Der of ladies called at the station last night to
see her, and it is hoped that she will receive
care and attention in some home in the city,
and not have to be sent to the hospital.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

WEDDING.-A very pleasant company gath
cred at the residence of L. Pingree, Esq, on
Green street last evening, to celebrate the mar
riage of Miss Pingree and Capt. Edwin Mich
OILS of the bark Norena. Rev. Mr.. Hayden
oficiated. The bark Norena was strung with
bunting from stem TO stern all day yesterday in
honor of the event.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

RUNAwAY.-A horse owned by Mr. Milliken
of the Glen House ran away ON Middle street,
yesterday noon and in passing up Congress
collided with the stove team of Demond &
Son. Both wagons were smashed and Mr.
Milliken's horse had one foot badly cut.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30
Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
THURsDAY.-John Tinnemore. Refused to attend
court on being duly summoned Discharged on pay
ment of costs. Paid.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

STEAMER SUNK.-Some time duIing Wednes-
nesday the steamer Svea got caught in the
piles near Calls Wharf, filled with water and
went down. Yesterday morning she was re-
covered with scarcely any injury done. She is
fine little boat and is to be fitted up for pleas.
IRE parties this season.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

f. O. BAILEY & Co. will sell at 10 o'clock
this morning, at rooms 176 Fore street, a lot of
Plants from the Conservatives of Albert Dir
wanger
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

HULLEss OATS $500 per bushel. For sale by
Kendall & Whitney, Portland, Me. ap2S-3t
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30
THE GREAT SPELL.

Massing of the Forces at City Hai-A
Gallant Assault all along the LIne-A
Terrible list of Killed and Wounded
Etc, etc., etc.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

KENDALL & WHITNEY, offer for sale
choice lot of Hybrid Perpetual Roses from
Maine Nursery. Also the favorite climbers
Baltimore Belle, Queen of the Prairie.
Al
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30
Bonds and Mortgages.

CAREFULLY selected Westerr Municipal Bonds
" and Real Estate Mortgages and Trust Deeds.
Inquiries. Collections and Renttances promptly at
tended to. CHARLES M. HAWKES.,
augl7TuTh&S1Y2op So MiddleSt.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

Two AMERICAN MIssEs-Miss Issippi and
Miss Ouri, are disfgured good deal by the
snags in their mouths. In order that all other
Misses may avoid the like blemishes. they are
advised to use the famous SOZODONT,
which will prevent and obviate all such diff
culties. ap26-d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

ECONOMICAL New Foods cents will buy
package of Sea Moss Farine, made from pure
Irish MOSS which will make 80 kinds of dishes,
such as cakes, pies, buildings, etc, or 10 quarts
of GUSTAV IS, ieiles, creams, Charlotte Russo,
blanc mango, etc. Sold by all Druggists and
GrCcers. apr16eod daw1y*
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30
AUCTION SALES.
Sherih'S Sale.

CUMBERLAND, IS.
fltAKEN on Execution and will be sold at Public
Il Auction to the highest bidder, on MONDAY,
the Auction Room of +. o. Bailey & Co., 176 Fore
street, in Portland and said county the following
personal property, to wit: stock of Groceries and
Pork, Mackerel, Tobacco, Cigars Rice, Lard Canned
goods, Soaps, Pals, Brooms, Crockery and Glass
Ware, Fancy Goods, &C.. Bread and Show Gases,
Stove Desks, Scales, Meat-block, Candy Jars, sc.
w. l.. PENNELL Sheriff.
Dated at Portland, April 26th, 1875.
r. D. BAILEY & CO., Auciioneers.
ap26 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30


Our Brownfield correspondent writes: This
town having refused to vote money for free
higa school, the village district has voted to
raise S75 and unite with district No. 16, which
raises $25, in support of such school. The
scholars will be graded, Messrs. S. B. Bean: ~.
L. Frank and w. w. Spring being chosen for
that purpose The former was also elected
agent,
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

ST. LAWRENCE STREET.
A spelling match was held at this church
last evening. Mr.. G. Holland gave out the
words. In the children's class the silver dollar
was won by Charlotte Duffett. In the ad-
vanced class copy of Longfellow's poems was
won by Albert Merrill. Capt. E. FL. Waite
got the primer.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-30

HEDGE PLANTS of every description for sale
by Kendall & Whitney. ap2S4t'
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-08-12
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