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The Portland daily press., 1875-12-29

Hon. Charles Hubbard, ex-state Senator, died
in Chelsea, yesterday
The kipgdom of Siam will take part in the
Centennial. $10U,0 will be appropriated for
its display.
The Boston Journal has rumor of the dis
covery of $250,000 worth of bonds of the Erie
railroad said to be in excess of the amount en-.
tered on the books of the company. 1t doubts
the correctness of the story.
The liabilities of Cipperly & Collins, hat
dealers of New York, are from $l00, 000 to
100000.
j.. A Smith, and G. & j. A Smith, woolen
dealers of Worcester, have suspended. Tia
bilities from 100000 to 100000. Assets not
known.
A boy answering the description of Charlie
Ross was placed on the Montreal train at Nash
ua, Monday night.
Judge Wylie of Washington, has decided
that the boy acrobat, Prince Leo, be handed
over to the officers of the society for the pre-
vention of cruelty, holding that the Pooles,
brothers of the boy, have forfeited all right
to his services by reason of inhuman treat
ment.
Ex.Gov. Newell of New Jersey, President of
the national council of the Union League of
America, has issued a notice countermandiDg
the meeting ordered to be held in Philadelphia
next month, and converting the sub committee
at the Aston House in New York, ON Thurs
day, Jan. 9th, at noon.
Theodore M. Vale, now assistant superinten-
dent of the railway mail service, will be ap-
pointed superintendent to succeed Col. Bangs.
Judge Donahue gave a decision yesterday
morning, declaring the recognizance of Tweed's
bail on the seven recent indictments to be for
feited.
The representatives of Lee and Walker OF
Philadelphia, have applied for bankruptcy,
which is resisted by creditors. Their liabilities
are 100000, and if not put through bank
rupt court, they will be able to pay 80 cents or
the dollar
The Cincinnati Methodsts discussed Bishop
Ravens remarks, but took no action.
The Centennial year will be ushered in at
Philadelphia on Friday night by grand cele-
bratOu
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News and Other Items.

Two hundred years ago. the Plymouth colo
ny forbade the celebration of Christmas by an
ordinance and penalty.
An Englishman has been found guilty of
manslaughter, because he preferred prayer to
physicians for a sick daughter. The girl died
and the father is to be punished for neglect
Chock Wong, one of the editors of Chinese
paper in San Francico, has declared his nten-
ZION Of taking out naturalization papers in the
United States District Court, which will test the
question of the right of Mongolians to become
citizens.
New York hortculturist sells Baldwin ap-
pies at $40 barrel. He takes slip of paper
and cuts children's names; then places the
paper around the apples when they begin to
color, and in a week or two Mamie, Jamie,
Johnnie, Minnie or Susielappears on the apples
In large red letters. These picked and barreled
by themselves bring fancy prices.
A very pleasant and amusing incident is re-
lated in the Vermont newspapers to illustrate
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-29
WASHINGTON.
The Postal Union Treaty.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-The General Postal
Union Treaty going into operation inFrance on
the LIST of Janary next, the postal union rates
will take effect on that date, namely: They are
five cents per half ounce on letters, two cents
for postal cards, two cents for newspapers
each, if not exceeding four ounces, and two
cents per ounce for other printed matter and
patterns of merchandise.
International Money Orders.
The Postoffice Department has received a
despatch from the British Postmaster General
saying "money orders advised on the lists from
the United States largely exceed the usual
amount. Please remit 10000 pounds on &C
count" This unusually large balance is &C.
counted for as the result of International mon
-ey orders for holiday presents. Twelve thous-
and pounds sterling had been RENTED before
the receipts of this telegram and the balance
will be liquldated in the ordinary course of bus
lnesS.
The Australian Mails.
Postmaster General Jewell has today noti-
fed the British Postal authorities that from
and after the LIST of January next, his depart
ment will demand from them, the payment of
the full cost of transporting Australian mails
across the Continent, which are now trans
ported at an actual loss under Great Britain 8
construction OF the postal union requirements.
The matter has been subject of official cor
respondence for nearly year, and the Post
master General now makes demand in the
nope OF bringing 1t to prompt CONCLUSION.
Retirement of Legal Tender Notes.
TIE Secretary of the Treasury has given di.
rection for the retirement of $644 800 in legal
tender notes on account of the national bank
circulation issued during the month. This will
leave the outstanding legal tenders until fur
Their reduction at $371 1877 1922.
No Cabinet Meetings this Week.
There was no meeting of the Cabinet today,
and unless some special occasion arises requir-
ing consultation, there will be no meeting dur
ing the present week.
Hnternal Revenue District Cons o. idation.
The work of consolidating the internal reve-
nue. collection districts throughout the country
has been completed. The number of districts
is reduced from 209 to 1853. No further reduc-
ton is contemplated. The annual saving to
the government by the consolidation will be
about $3.50, nearly 100000 of which is in
salaries.
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go wearisome condition of humanity!'

How many wretched homes in our land! How
many heart-broken invalidsi Life with many sgni-
fes mere onerous existence. All subject to dis
ease but when health is removed the hope is nearly
gone out Sickness is usually incurred through ex
posture or carelessness Especially is this true with
those diseases peculiar to woman. Through her own
imprudence aud folly she is made to drag out mis-
cradle existence-a source of annoyance and anxiety
to her friends and anything but comfort and pleas
ure to herself Exposure to the cold at times when
she should be most prudent and overtaxing her body
with laborious employment, are both fruitful
of many of the maladies from which she suffers.
Gradually the bloom leaves her cheeks her lips grow
ashy white, her vvacty departs, she continually ex
periences feeling of WEAKNESS and general languor
and altogether presents ghostIy appearance. What
does she need? Should she take some stimulating
drug, which will for the time make her steel beter
or does her entire system demand reparation? She
requires something which not only will restore to
health the diseased organs, but will tone and invig
crate the system. Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription
will do this. 1t imparts strength to the diseased
parts brings back the glow of health, and restores
comfort where previously there only suffering.
Every invalid lady should send for "rhe Peoples
Common Sense Medical Adviser in which over fifty
pages devoted to the consideration of those dis
peculiar to women. 1t will be sent, st-pad
to any address, for $3.50. Address, R. v. Pierce M
d., Worlds Dispensary, Buffalo, N. Y. Agents
wanted to sell this valuable work.
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DEPARTURE OF sTEaMsuvps
PORT OF PORTLAND,

Tuesday, Dec. 2S.
ARRIVED.
Steamer CITY of Portland, Pike, st John, NIB, via
Eastport for Boston.
Sch Neptune, Holmes, Machias- Lumber to Rufus
Deering. Brought in Capt Colson and three men of
schr Winona, burnt off Old Mans Ledge. See Mem
Oranda.
Sch Jones, Flynn, Machias.
Sch Siak, Sherman, Machias for Newburyport.
Sch Reno, Libby Machias tor Boston.
Sch Emeline, Roberts, Wiscasset-heading to L
Hobson.
Sch Capitol, Tarr, Round Pond.
CLEARED.
Sch Sophie, Bunker. Charleston-W II Preble.
Sch w Dexter. Dunton, Wiscasset, to load for
Providence-Cnas Sawyer.
Sch Rose Stickney Eastnnrt-Nathl Blake
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Grimes and Casualties.

The night express train on the Vermont Gen.
trail was off the track at Middesex yesterday
morning. No one injured.
Jasper, Florida, was nearly destroyed by fire
yesterday.
Saturday night boarding house on the Gin
cinnati Southern Railroad near Harrodsburg,
Kentucky, was fired into by unknown parties,
and Martin Crum was killed, and man named
Mccarthy wounded.
The Pioneer Works, mile and half east of
Montpelier, VT, were burned Monday night.
Loss $4,000; insured for $4,000. Probably incen
diary.
Gov. CASTOR will surrender to the New York
authorities Gustavus Abbott of Boston, who is
charged with obtaining $170O worth of carpets
from New York house on false representa-
tions.
The charges of forgery against Waddy
Thompson have been dismissed, and the charge
of felony against him will be heard Jan. Goth.
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-29
Heavy Failure at Ma niIia.
CUBA.

Our Government Will Object.
NEW YORK, Dec. pa Madrid special
says there is a rumOr that a European interven.
ton in Cuba will soon be made, and thatlthe
United States government is aware of the fact
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-It is asserted in
prominent circles that if as reported in London,
'sthere is near advent of European interven.
ton in Cuba" our govern ment would inform
such powers as might combine for this purpose
that their course would be highly offensive to
the United States, as it wonld imply design
of controlling affairs in localities contiguous to
this country, thereby injuriously affecting our
commercial and political interests, and for this
reason a part from other considerations, the
United States would continue to act in the
spirit of the Monroe doctrine.
Success of the British at Perak.
LONDON, Dee. ga special telegram from
Perak to the Times this afternoon, says the
British now hold all the important positions in
that neighborhood. The Maharajah Leila has
British power Is supreme at Perak, only the
murderers of Mr.. Birch, the resident, being in
arms.
Hermann Reinforced.
SAN SEBASTIAN, Dec. 2S.-Considerable re-
Inducements have been sent to Hermann. OPP
eratons 10 Guipuzcoa will begin Immediately.
Letter from Theirs.
PARIS, Dec. Sex President Theirs has
written letter reservipg the right of choosing
between the Senate and Chamber of Deputies
if he should be elected to both houses. He
adds that all his wishes are for the establish
ment of conservative republic.
French Assembly.
The Assembly continues the consideration of
the press bill in detail, and has adopted all as
far as the fourth clause. An amendment has
been carried depriving the projects of the pow
or of summarily forbidding the sale of journals
in the Streets The consequence will be to can
Gel orders now in force, by which the sales of
seventy-ive journals in the streets is prohibited.
Foreign Notes.
The London Chamber of Commerce has pass
ed resolutions recommending the adoption by
the government of policy of incidental pro-
under the present circumstances. Also for the
removal of reciprocal trade relations with the
United States
A London special says serious disturbance
occurred at Baunsfoot, county OF Armarch.
Ireland, resulting from the marriage of a
Pro estant girl to Catholic. The Protestants
attacked the house where the marriage took
place. and completely. wrecked the premises.
Several persons we're killed and others wound
ed badly
1t is rumored that the difficulties between
Holland and Venezuela will be settled by di.
plouacy.
Quiet reigns in Hayti. 1t is announced that
from the 1st OF January, 1877, coffee will pay
duty of $3.50 per quintal, instead of So as here
tofore.
A special from Paris to the Morning Stan
dard reports that the Orleans princes have de-
cided not TO take seats in the senate or cham
bers of Deputies The Due d'Aumale has
written letter declining the nomination for
either house.
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-29
BY TELEGRAPH,
MATTERS In MAINE.
THE BANGOR WATER WORKS.

Thorough and Satisfactory Tests.
BANGOR, Dec. 2S.-To-day has been an in
teresting one to our people, as the contract test
of the Holly water works, just completed, has
been made. The first test consisted of playing
twelve 1-inch streams from hydrants in the vi
cnity of East Market Square. Streams play
ed 14O feet high, with los pounds pressure at
the works. The next test was through pinch
nozzle, 2S2 feet horizontally with 155 pounds
pressure. At 2 p. M eight streams were play
ed from hydrants on East Broadway and on the
corner of York and Broadw way, between 40 and
1870 feet high, pressure 1876 pounds; elevation
above low water mark 100 feet The next test
was playing six streams; height reached 124
feet, pressure 145 pounds; elevation above low
water mark $50 feet The last test was four
streams from the top Of Thomas hill, 900 feet
above low water mark; height of stream 120
feet; pressure 40 pounds. The tests have been
highly satisfactory, and were witnessed by large
crowds Of people. The cost of the works is
$1S6 000
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-29

Dee II. lat 80, Ion 81, ship Rufus Wood, Davis
from Boston for San Francisco,
Dec o. lat 25 3d. Ion 40 "a, brig Clara Jenkins from
Malaga for New York, 60 days out.
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-29
4 he Inicr-Ocenn's Story Denied by Whis'
kew Dealers.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Dec. 2S.-J. A. Cunning
ham, a whiskey dealer of high standing in
Louisville, publishes card in the Courier.
journal. regarding the charges of the Inter
unfounded. He furnishes abstracts of all the
correspondence relating to the seizure of his
whskey, and shows conclusiveiy that Bristow
has not been his counsel. Nor was he eve +
spoken to by himself concerning the case. Re-
garding the statement that Brstow was dis
missed after becoming Secretary, MIR Cunning
ham says the story is false, and that the case is
still pending.
In regard to Douglass action in the case, Mr..
Cunningham says the commissioner agreed in
April last TO release his goods If the owrer
would agree TO relieve the government of any
damages that may have resulted from the seiz-
pre. He also furnishes some correspondence,
showing that Douglass made several PROPOSE
tons to compromise, at the same time stating
that he was of the opinion that the case was a
weak one
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-29
NEW YORK.
Frank EI0uIfon Sues Reecher.


NEW YORK, Dec. % Frank Moul on yes.er-
day instituted through Roger A. Pry or, a civil
suit in the S1preme Court of Brooklyn, for
$4,000 damages. against Henry Ward Beecher.
The papers we're served on Beechar PET sonally
at his residence last evening. The complaint
sets forth the cause of the action as malicious
prosecution of Moulton by Beecher. Only a
single question will be at issue in the coming
suit This will be the truth or ia sity of Moul-
toms allegations that Beecher committed adul-
terry with Mrs. Tilton. For the determination
of this question Mrs Tilton will be vital wit
ness, and will certainly be called as we'll as
number of others whose testimony was exclud-
ed on the Beecher trial. The trial will be
short one.
Respifed.
UTICA, Dec. 28.-Lodicia Fredenburg and
her son Albert Fredenburg, sentenced TO be
hanged in Herkimer county on Friday, for the
murder of Orlando Davis at Gray last summer
have been respited for 35 days By Gov. Tilden,
ard it is probable that they will not hang.
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-29
A Valuable Medical Treatise.

The edition for 1876 Of the sterling Medical Annual
known as Hostetter's Almanac, is now ready and
may be obtained free of cost of druggists and gener-
al country dealers in all parts of the United States
and British America, and indeed in every civilized
portion Of the Western Hemisphere. 1t combines,
with the soundes practical advice for the
ton and restoration of health, large amount of in
teresting and amusing light reading, and the calen-
dar, astronomical calculations chronological items,
&C., are prepared with great care and will be found
entirely accurate The issue of Hostetters Almanac
for 1876 will probably be the largest edition of med
cal work ever published in any country. The pro-
prietors, Messrs. Hostetter & Smith Pittsburgh Pa
on receipt OF two cent stamp, will forward a copy
by mail to any person who cannot procure one in his
neighbOrhOOd
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Lotteries in 81. LOuis.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2S-Detective O'Neil bought
a lottery ticke. yesterday in the sub-ofice of
w. 81. Rothschild, and then arrested him for
selling the ticket. The accused was admitted
to bail, and the case set for the 18th prox The
purpose is to test the constitutionality of the
recent order of the board of police commission
ers to arrest all vendors of lottery tickets, and
the case will be carried to the highest courts.
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-29

WHAT other medicines have failed to do Hunts
Remedy surely accomplishes, the perfect restoration
to health of those afflicted with dropsy, Brights dis
ease, kidney bladder and glanduar complaints dia-
betes, gravel errors of youth mature age, incon
Thence and retention of urine excuses, intemper
ance female irregularities, general prostration Of the
nervous system, loss Of appetite, etc. There is no
doubt but that it is the most eicacous medicine ever
discovered for the eradication of the above enumer-
ated maadies. dec29eod&w1w
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EROM CHINA.
Dis abstraction With the Negotiations
With tine English.

Dissatisfaction With the Negotiations
With tine English.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 2S.-Files of Hong
papers contain the following:
Placards censuring the Chinese government
for arranging terms with Mr.. Wade appeared
in Pekin, but were Immediately removed by the
authorities. An uneasy feeling prevails among
the native officials regarding the recent nego-
tiations 1t is reported that fresh information
duplicating the Mormein authorities in Mr..
Margaray's murder have been discovered.
kilograms have just been received indicating
that anything but satisfactory feeling prevails
among the Chinese with regard to the recent
negotiations. They appear to bear ont what
was before stated, that the difficulty has only
been settled temporarily.
Heavy Failure at Manila.
There is now no doubt whatever o. the fail
ure of Russell & Sturgis merchants of Manila.
On the fact becoming known in Manila a
regular panic ensued This state of affairs
lasted some days, but by the time the steamer
left the panic had passed away, although conf
dence is very much shaken. The local labili-
ties will range from $4,000 600 to So, SOC, O00 1t
is believed in certain influential and interested
quarters that ar rangements will be made
whereby the house will soon be enabled to re-
sumo.
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-29

New YORK, Dec 28-The Princeton Univer-
sty crew will remain in the rowing association,
and in card, deprecstes the action of the Yale
and Harvard crews.
President Rees of the Columbia College boat
club, denies the statement of Harvard, that
there were strangers in the Columbia crew last
year, as the names of all who r)wed are on the
regular college books.
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-29
European Markets.

LONDON, December $3.50 P. M.-Consols at "a
Lie for money and account.
LONDON. December 28-12.30 P. M.-American Sc
curties-United States IS at 104s. Erie Railway
at l43.
nuiet and nnchanoen. miJdn1 np1anJs of e 1516.
do Orleans at 3-16d; sales 5000 bales including
1000 bales for speculation and export,
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f 0 r e 1 G N.
Fearful Hurricane.
The PHILIPPINE Islands Laid Waste
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY
LIVES LOST.

MADRID, Dec 28.-Intelligence from the
Phlllipine Islands gives the details of dread
fu hurricane there the Both of last month.
The storm was particularly severe in the prov
inces of Albay and Gamarine, which form the
southeastern part of the island of Luzon. Two
hundred and fifty lives were lost and $500
dwellings destroyed Many cattle persisted,
and the crops in all directions were ruined.
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Water,own Cattle Market.

WATERTowN, Dec. 2s-Cattle Market.-Receipts of
S45 head the market for Cattle is very dull; there
was light supply in sales and considerable indif-
terence was shown about buying; supplies were
largely from Chicago; sales of choice at 75 extra
at % "a 90; first quality at 700 q rs; second
quality at 90 @ 75;third quality at 90 q rs
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts Of 2776 head The
trade Is sluggish with no improvement in prices; we
quote sales in lots at 90 q 25 each extra at 80
@650.
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-29
HlETEOROLOaEICAL

PROBABILITIES FOR THE NEXT TWENTY. -FOUR
HOURS.
WAR Dept, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER. Washington. d. c.,
December %, Il A. M.))
For New England.
and Middle states, N E. to S. E. winds, cloudy
or partly cloudy weather, falling barometer
and stationary temperature.
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IFRoM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE

Ar at New York 2Stb, barque Chas RUSSELL from
Millbridge; Jas Brett, Liverpool; brig Clara Jen-
kins, Malaga.
Ar at Cardenas 25th. brig Hattie M Balm, Thest.
rup, Baltimore; 9th, sch ELF M Watts, Swansea.
Ar at Matanzas oath, sch A Fl Waite, Pettengill
Shieldsboro; 25th brig L M Merritt, New York.
Ar at Buenos Ayres Nov 8, barque Adelaide Norris,
Turkey Bordeaux
At Barbados Nov 2s, schs Mary Patten, fun Ban
gor; Jos Cakes, from Norfolk.
Sid FIN Padang Oct IL. baraue f Wilton, Carver,
New York.
Ar at Samarang Oct 49, ship Mary Goodell, Ames.
New York,
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An Editor shoots n Legislator.

New ORLEANS, Dec 2S.-E. L. Pierson, a
Republican member of the Legislature from
Natchitocbez, was shot and instantly killed on
Sunday by Mr.. Cosgrave, editor of the Vindi-
Gator. The difficulty grew out of abuse of
Pierson by Cosgrave in his paper.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland WhoIesale MARKET.

Portland Wholesale Market.
TUESDAY, December 2S.-The markets are dull
and show but little change. Goods selling slow
and in small lots. The sugar market is firm at 1Oac
for granulated and 9sc for extra c. Flour is quiet
and there are but few sales to note. Grain is firm
and the large supply of new corn keeps the prices
unchanged. The demand is good.
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MARRIED.

In Lewiston, by Rev. S. f. Wetherbee, John Nc
Laughlin of Auburn and Miss Eva Mcbride of Lew
iston.
In Lewiston, Dec. %, by Rev. S. f. Wetherbee,
b. A. Damon of Palmyra and Miss Myra S. Stack
pole OF Plymouth.
In Jefferson, Dec IL, Thos. P. Shay of Augusta and
Miss Olive A. McCobb of Jefferson.
In Waldo5Oro, Dec. 10, Thos. j. Rivers of Gus
aud Miss Avalena A. Mason of Wadoboro.
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-29
MARINE NEWS.
Schooner Abandoned,

NEW YORK, Dec pa London despatch
says the schooner Bonnie Ives, Whitaker be-
fore reported as bound from Boston to Els
worth, was abandonded in latitude 49, long. So
Her crew were rescued by the Norwegian brig
Oscar, from Havana, and taken to London.
I'm General.
Al official survey of the steamer City of Pc
ing yesterday found the repairs satisfactory.
The ship is in thoroughly efficient condition.
Brig Annie Lille of Ne7 York, from Cedar
Keys for Kennebunkport before reported ashore
at Nauset, was hoated inside the bar on the 9th
inst. at high water. The tug l.. A. Bel nap will
endeavor to tow her her over the bar next high
tide
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[FRoM OUR CORRESPONDENT

BCoTHBAY, Dec 24-Ar, brig Albert Dewey. Nc
Lellan, Round Pond for Leth. Scotland; sch Lucy
Church. MCGOWAN. Windsor. Ms. for Boston; j
Stnson, Stnson, Swans island for do.
Dec 25-Ar, schs Olive Branch. Tyler Boston fol
Calais; Polly & CIarisa, Ball. Portland.
In port. schs Alice Fox, Rowe; Addie Warner
Lewis; Kate McClintock, Sargent, and Allen Lewis
Farmer, waiting.
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-29
bonded Freight

Bonded freight shipped by Grand Trunk Railway
the 28th viz: 40 destined for Liverpool st
John and Halifax containing 1000 bbls -four, 1900
bush corn 2124 bush oats. 1856 bush wheat % 15s
bush peas 1900 bush oatmeal and 1913 bbs extract
of hemlOck bark.
The Portland daily press., 1875-12-29
FIRE DAMP EXPLOSION.
Three Men Killed and Several
Injured.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec 2S.-An explosion
of fire damp occurred to-day in the Hutchin-
ron mines near Kingston, killing three men
and severely burning number of others.