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The Portland daily press., 1875-09-11

WORCESTER PLEASED Several of the COM
m ittee on the reception of the Worcester City
Government have received notes from gentle.
men who we're here on the excursion Wednes-
day, speaking in high terms of the reception.
The Gazette says: The size of the clans at
Wednesdays bake was accounted for by the
statement that Maine is twice as large as Rhode
Island. C"Twice as largely One member of
the Worcester delegation, by way of a joke,
filled his pockets and then acted as commissary
to the party on the way home at near the
midnight hour. On ccmiug in sight of City
Hall "maLy of the Worcester city fathers were
taken suddenly sick at heart at the contrast
between that palace and the building used for
the same purpose in Worcester" One mem
Der remarked to the Gazette reporter that he
should probably be under the sod before there
was such building at home. ''The Portland
people were very attentive" everybody thought
himself extremely well treated, and it seemed
as though the citizens of Portland could not do
enough for their guests
THE STATE FAIR The trustees of the Maine
State Fair held meeting at the Preble House
yesterday morning. The entries are coming in
fast and indicate perfect success. On and
after election night an Office will be opened at
the City Hall, and another at room No. z Preble
House. The entries for the trotting horses will
not close until Monday, Sept. Goth. Entries
for the hall, including everything except agri-
cultural implements and cattle will be received
until p. M. Tuesday, the 21st, at the office at
the hall. A letter received from Mr. Sawyer,
the Secretary of the Pathological Society,
states that although this has been hard year
for fruit in Maine every class will be filed. AT
Rossini Hall there will be fine exhibition of
paintings, that matter having been left in the
competent hands of Mr.. F. f. Hale. Coles
Band will furnish music every day at the Park
and every evening at City Hall. The Presi-
dents address will be delivered at the Park at
10 a. m. on the opening day.
The PRESS representatives are TO have excel
lent accommodations and telegraph line is to
be put up connecting the grounds with other
Cities Whitney & Means, the builders, have
the contract for fitting up City Hall, and will
commence work early next week.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-11

Pursuant to published notice the 40 dele
gates chosen by the several Wards of the city
Thursday evening met at Reception Hall yes
terday at 81 p. M, to nominate candidates for
Representatives to the Legislature. S. R.
Small Esq, chairman of the Republican City
Committee, called the meeting to Order and on
his motion Hon. Nathan Webb was chosen
chairman, and 2. A. Smith Secretary. The
call was read and the roll of delegates called
all being present except two, when vacancies
were filled by the delegations.
Whole number of ballots. .............".. 40
Jacob 5. Winslow had. .........."....4S
Mm. W. Thomas, Jr............-.....H
Ifienry b. Cleaves. .................... AZ
George G. Littleield. .................4
[1y Y: Newal ..".......... ...".N
george I. Davis. ........-...........4
george +. Talbot. .."................
.. Z. Sprlng. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
- E hale. .....................
Hon. ii. HI. Burgess submitted a motion that
the convention proceed to take an informal bal
lot for five candidates, writing the names of
five men upon ballot. Blank ballots were
circulated and Messrs. Burgess, Stephen Berry
and Z. j. Pencil collected the votes and SUBJ
sequently reported. The report was accepted,
and on motion the first four were declared NOM
mated. ballot was taken to fill the remain
ing place, which resulted in the selection of
Henry G. Newhall.
The caucus was enirely unanimous, and the
ticket meets with general acceptance.
ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES. TO morrow even
ing Free street Sabbath School will celebrate
its 39th anniversary. In the morning the
pastor, Rev. Mr.. McWhinne, will preach an
appropriate sermon to the Sabbath School. At
p o'clock the regular anniversary exercises
will take place. The following is the
ORDER OF EXERCISES:
Organ Voluntary.
Invocation.
Anniversary Hymn (originaD.
Prayer.
Scripture Selections, with responses.
Report of Librarian.
Music.
Report of Secretary and Treasurer.
Music.
5at In Memoram.
Music,
Addresses
Music
PASTORS Address.
Closing Hymn.
Benediction.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-11

WHY not buy and wear the Elmwood Collar?
New-York tribune., 1875-12-22
G.. p. PUTNAMS SONS.

This firm has brought out one OF the most
UNIQUE holiday catalogues published in this conI'-
Try work of great interest to New-iorkers Ia the
beautiful series OF etchings by Eliza Grcatorcx with d
slfptve text by NJ Despard, aud entitled Old New
York. from the Battery to BloCmngdale." "sumnnef
Etcbings IN Colorado" by the same hand, introduced
hv chapter from Grace Greenwood IN the same cate
CORY OF elegant presentation books the illustrations
~ American scenery in the "Gallery OF Landscape
Paintings" with IetteT-press descriptions The vol
ume is quarto, and contains 81 engravngs on Steel
The new Mount Vernon edition Of Iryings Life OF
Washington" is in two volumes, fully illustrated with -
stee plates printed upon tinted paper with wide margin
and bound III new style of cloth This work has been
issued with direct view the increasing interest in the
Centennial and is probably the most elegant edition OF
this standard work yet published Those who believe
that holiday gift should yet be practical may be
attracted by ths new Library Atlas Of Modern Hstor
cal and Classical Geography" which is by we-known
authors charming account of the home OF the nary
tales for juveniles is Mrs Jane q. Austins "Moonfok,
which was very popular last season. The 90 designs
y j. Linton arc rotesque and ghostly but the ghosty
pr is as benign and pcaoeablc the man in the moon
himself "The Gilhood of shakespeares Herones is
series Of tales by Mary Cowden Clarke which has de
lighted three generations Bryans Among the Trees,
suitably Illustrated is also the list In which the poet-
have GOOD representation. There several notable
including The Album OF the Passion Play
M Ooerammercau" and Selected Pictures from the
Galleries and Private Collections OF Great Britain" Fu
nam Sons will be found the corner OF Fourthave
and Tweutyfltrt-st
New-York tribune., 1875-12-22
ID. APPLETON & co.

The holidays announce themselves at the
Appetons' The buyers who throng the stores at Nos
bi9 and 55I Broadway make dates unnecessary-thero
could be no doubt about the of the year This
house does some Of the finest printing and binding in h,
Omitted states and although Its enormous list OF pubc
aons is mainly composed OF standard wOrks or works
shich are sure to be soon recognized Standards
Also for this very reason, offers holiday buyers many
n the greatest temptations OF the season.
One Of the handsOmest Of them is "The
Eighteenth Century" by Paul LacrOS VINO treats OF Its
institutions customs and costumes. The ehromOlitho
graphs and engrayings after the best French ar
ass shakespeares Midsummer Nights Dream Is pro
fusey illustrated by Alfred Fredercks whohas caught the
rancfu spirit OF the text and put 1t into visible form
with the of the hest engravers wood IL is printed
OIL tinted paper and bound in cloth and morocco Joseph
Gastwick has followed his German Poets" with
Twelve Essays OF the English Poets" the latter CON
tanning an equal number of Photographic portraits In
foreign travel there are Franz Kclers sketches and
descriptions Of The Amazon and Madeira Rivers, ana
kim6 Humbort's Japan and the japanese Both are
illustrated by the authors themselves Mr. humDert was
formerly Envoy Extraordinary and Minister PleDipo-
tntary TO the Swiss Confederation HIS WORK has been
translated 10y Mrs Cashe Hoey and edited by H. Bates
Of the Royal Geographical Society. Francis Wey's WORK
On Rome has been Issued in cheaper fCrn but 1t s still
costly and elegant enough pass of TIE first OF
presentation books. AppletOns Journal for 1875 ha"
been handsomely bound IN cloth, and presents an inter
psting variety OF matter The American CyCoPedia, IL
goes without saying will nd favor with the many who
desire TO make costly Gift Of lasting benefit
New-York tribune., 1875-12-22
COLLISION OFF THE NEw-JERsEY COAST.

Capt. S. Gladding of the schooner j. L.
Weaver, owned at Providence. r. l., but bound nom
Jacksonville Fla to Newark, n. j., gave the following
narrative OF a collision OF Absecom Light: On Friday
Dee IL at / o'clock a. m., wind blowing heavy from
southwest by SOUTH and cloudy, steering northeast BY
north, speed 8 knots, made a steamers masthead
light ahead kept course about - minutes was
close upon the when saw her green light
put wheel to starboard to avoid collisions about the
time the steamer put her wheel to port striking US
starboard quarter smashing boat starboard quar-
ter, and breaking man-boom, heading about west
she struck haled the steamer but got no r.
ply ; did stop whether were in sinking con
dillon not repaired damages well as poss bic anu
proceeded voyage, and anchored on sandy Hook
about u. on the same day
New-York tribune., 1875-12-22
w. 4. GILL g. Co.

This Boston house has prepared literary
feast that win be naugurated ut Christmas but will con
tnue with all freshness through the Winter. Foremost
smOng their books is Laurel Leaves" presentation
collection OF the best OF poems storios and essays by
leading American writer's and containing also several
pieces never before published Walter Thornbury has
nnsde collection OF Legendary and Historical Bal
lads" which profusely illustrated "The Horn of
Plenty"is q collection Of home poems and pictures by
such graceful writer's Miss Alcott and Miss Muloel
"Golden Treasures Of Poetry Romance, and Art" must
prove popular gift book Gail Hamilton has thrown
much spice into the waning year by her Sermons to the
Clergy" The Dickens Collins Christmas stories
issued in permanent form These publishers also have
New-York tribune., 1875-12-22
G w CARLETON & co.

This enterprising firm is to be found In Mad
sonsquare where the business and social life Of the city
Is supposed TO be cenered Their publications ire almost
entirely within the borders Of fiction. ana offer cat
variety OF romances and novels by standard and recent
authors They position to meet the largely pre-
vane TASTE always marked at Christmas time, for light
and entertaining reading. Among their latest additions
20 the shelves are Infelce by Augusta Evans Wilson
West India Pickles" tart diary of cruise OF tie
Yacht Josephine among the West India Islands by
W r. Taboys The Miller of sicottMul," new
book by Mrs Deslonde OF louisiana; "Courting ana
Farming" by Mrs. Julie T. Smith; "Norinos Revenge
by NAV Agnes FlemIng Chorette" tale OF New-YorR
life; Johnny Sudlow," an English reprint, and the
Kingsbury sketches" There are MANY stories for tho
Juveniles such Marguerte's Journal" Mrs Emer-
sons Little Folks Letters" and holiday editions OF
Capt Mayne Reids exciting Stories which have never
failed stirring up the imagination and interest OF The
most phlog OF boys They offer besides new editions
of Robinson Crusoe," Swiss Family Robinson" and
The Arabian Nights" Then come the works OF the
American humorsts and last, though by means least In
interest at this season, the Mother Goose Melodies
set 10 music
New-York tribune., 1875-12-22
HOLIDAY BOOKS.
WHERE TO BLY, THEM.

BOOKS OF ALL KINDS AND PRlcEs-RoLrDAY BOOKS
AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. HISTORY, FICTION,
PARRY TALES, TRAVELS, ETc., ETC.
II the tritest of all trite things to say that no
present s more universally acceptable than book.
There are all manner Of things that arc welcome at
various stages of life. bat something that may be re-
ceivcd with pleasure at one period OF existence Oe
comes a subject Of indifference at another. Books
are always in Order whether the recipient be child
or grand-parent. This season has been especially
productive in books distinguished not only by their
beauty. but their merit and the summary given be-
low is complete guide-book for those who intend
making purchase among them. With these direc-
tions before them they cannot well go astray
New-York tribune., 1875-12-22
HU2D q UOUGHTON.

This firm, which has its place of business at
No l3 Astor-place has ready The Familiar Letters
of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams" during the
Revolution. with n memoir OF The latter by Charles
Francis Adams; "The German Element In the War OF
American Independence" by Ge0 Washington Greene,
which contains the stories OF Steuben and Dekab and
makes disclosures concerning the German meIcena-
res "a Glimpse at the Art Of Japan, by James jackson
Jarves and a strong gleam OF winter Sunshine" by
John Burroughs the author OF "Wake Robin" Some OF
their recent publications have strong claims on holiday
buyers There that bright book for children the Do
ngs Of the Bailey Family in Town and Country andAP
Russers literary mosaic called Library Notes.' and
Prof Nathaniel Holiness contribution to the controversy
over The Authorship OF Shakespeare" Hurd Houeh-
have all the works OF Hans Christian Andersen the
nimtable various FORMS and offer standard editions
OF Cooper Dickens Macaulay Lord Bacon Carlyle and
Michael De Mouaigne They have also for sale great
variety of valuable and beautiful books on the nne arts
by the best foreign and American Titics and artists
New-York tribune., 1875-12-22

yewYort ss1sd ship fpdfA Pstten tfrom Ionnonl ~
New Orleans Arrived 20th Henry Winship D"s"e'
from Lisbon. 49,, stohe,
from, Eio Janero sehr Allegro. Keller fron ~
rived 2Oth ship VIM A Campbell CURING foHi h'"pe'''
tlsarei lOth sahr Davii TalbO', for -. Ih0mas
NEw BEpFoKp Dec. 2iArved, schr N y Irnuny, -
Calais l,r Sew YORK Sslled schfs 1inouss 10 Virgins
Mary FreeIani and Lucy caldwell for Philadelphia
FOREIGN PORTS.
oryyxsTOys Dec 2l-Tbe Cunard Line steamship Anas.
Uo~raon fTon IL for Iyerooi arrived s his
port l2 O'Clock last night The Nat Line s,nansmI
here AZ 2 Ocllck this morning - go.
Moyi,Iy pee 2I-The Anchor Line steamship Viesorfa
Hedi-Tsck from New YORK Dec i"r biAsfoH aiilset
here 10 dav The Allan Liue steamship ffuSlan hHhi's
from portland Dec IL arrived to-day the way ~ Ls
erpOol - - ..-..... r... .,..u.
slp kI0psock inEeD from New.IOrk Dec for Hamburg
arrived here this morning.
DISASTER.
LoSDoS, Dec 2Adyice. rceyd bere an 'onnce tss ne
Island Belle. Bfsr from Wilmington No. Sov ~,
BTisOl Bude In lrstoi Chanpsi
Tho safely laudet.
~ Ifog latest sag Eeies Ffnh Page.i
New-York tribune., 1875-12-22
LANES Z. OsGOOD & CO

This Boston firm meets the holiday trade
with several books and many long established and
uDvarying favorites Their list il led BY John g. Whit
tiers poem Mabel Martini" which has been prepared
with great for this seasons trade The poem Illus
traed with designs by Mss NJ A. Hallock and
Mr. Thomas Moran and engraved by A. " ;. Anthony.
Tie volume has highly ornamented and is in fine
gilt Little Classics also aade specially for the
holidays and unanimously voted the very thing for
gifts. One Of them pretty bali dozen of the dainty
hte books make charming present and the whole six
eena bakers dozen of selections three Of poetry,
and one of authors make little library by them
selves. The newer and sim smaller "Vest Pocket
beries"-wbittiers Snow Bound.S LOngeIlow's Evan
gene, and two tTiads OF EmeTs0ns best essays-suit
small pockets In double sense. and are also happy
thought In the way Of gift for those who wish 10 sug-
gest holiday thoughts OF the ver without preniDc 10
offer presents OF value. "a Farmers Vacation by
George L. waTng, jr Of Ogden Farm which describes
and illustrates the life and methods of In the
great agricultural countries of the world will MI large
space the quiet Winter freside Books descriptive Of
art and art producers seemingly pOp-
Tar In this country than at the time. notable
addition to Osgood Co.'s list Is Mrs J. H. shedds book
On Famous Painters and Paintings" which is embel.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-22
MACMILLAN e. co.

This firms list of new books and new edi-
ons the holidays and is still large but it has
been somewhat curtaed by unfortunate delay in
getting OF their prominent publications from
press Nevertheless the available list is large and
Offers great variety. II incudes Jowetts Dialogues
OF Plato" new translation, and to take long jump
the Marquis of Lornes Guido and Iita," the latest
contribution OF nobility to literature The life OF
Antonio Allegri Da COrTeggo from the German OF Dr.
julius Meyer" viii attract the attention OF art students
Macmilan's Sabbath Of the Fields" and Matthew
Arnod's new discussion of 90 God and tho Bible, are
followed by merry lot of Juveniles led by Ridlcula
Redivva," series OF nursery rhymes Among them Is
10 be found the childs leading question, Tell Inc a
Story" which itself. and Is book uniform with
the well-known Lady Barker's Stories" more sub
stantal book is " The Chdlens Treasury OF English
Song" edited by Palgaye.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-22
HENRY HOLT Il co.

This firm maintains the enviable reputation
1t has long enjoyed for publishing choice and
books which elevate the taste of the community rather
than cater TO IT, Mr. Holt s retains his position as the
publisher Of Henri Tanes works. which he fairly earned
by being first In this country to bring his BOOKS oloe
constituency SO him. One of the most recent OF
Holt S Co.'S publications was handsome edition OF
Times works, complete in IL Volumes Inc
Leisure Hour Series, begun long ago, which
has embraced many popular and meritorous
works Of felton, has lately been reinforced by Pretty
Miss Bellew." Buyers OF holiday gifts will be sure OF
finding at this store No. 25 Bondt, many OF the oes
books Of recent times. Mr.. Holt has made himself
known for instance the publisher OF the works OF
John Stuart MIL and of others OF high character
and great value And this distinction holds good not
only i'm respect to books having scientific and practical
value but TO works OF fiction aud verse
New-York tribune., 1875-12-22
SETTLING BANKRUPT ESTATES.

An assignment for the benefit of creditors
was filed yesterday with the County Clerk by John
winnns and Jared Flagg to william Lindsay. In the
Cohrt OF Common Pleas yesterday Edward j. Dumahaut
and George spicer filed their schedule, stating their La
bitics at SIO2 1927 49, their nominal assets at s45,
375 90, and their real assets at $4,000. Augustus D.
Van Lennep's sch due filed in the Office, states his
liabilities at S., ,032 80. his assets ut $1,000, and his
assignee is directed to give bond IN 81 200
The creditors OF Julius Jage. Frederick W. Croter and
Frank Schuma, yesterday. at the Office OF Register
Williams and elected Albert Bridges assignee meet
of the creditors Of Faxon Tebbitts auctonecrs, Of
1872 Duane held Yesterday, at No 132 broadway
creditors proved their claims, the largest being
the Wilnmsport Rubber Company OF Wiamsport
Penn, for Sl6,50O Frederick g. Wait OF No. "a Walst
Was elected assignee
meeting OF the creditors OF Union Adams-who has
been declared bankruptto prove their debts and To-
assignees OF te estate Will be held ar
the Office OF Ode Close White Plains on Monday, Dec
% at 10 The amounts of liabilities are setdown as
follows:
Revenue Department OF IT,. Government. $4,000 0O
Unsecured creditors In the United States. l42322 81
Foreign creditors unsecured ............ "a. 100 81
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1925, ,s26 SO
New-York tribune., 1875-12-22
HARPER a. BROTHERS.

The holiday list Of this leading publishing
house comprises many admirable books i'r 'le "'u q"
well "a the young, TO forget some rich adduohs u"
the stock OF fairy lore such rs the churSh crave a.
Christmas time. Many of them are emDeihS"ou WIN
excellent en- cravings and in every detail OF meehae
,xeeution fully maintain the reputation Of the house
Fi-st among the books Of permanent value Is Dfakes
New-F England Coast" which is crannmed WIKI
snecdote and gossip, and illustrator win h'"io
than 800 engrayings. This is not the nrs' hohu"!
season this book has had. II was on tue counters
wear ago. and great popularity then is the excuse
for new edition and second invitation 10 place III
the Christmas In biography the house ohers tDe
interesting story OF the Life of the Rev Dr. Johh
Todd" for the most part written ny himself. Theh
there are three volumes of John Forsters " Lie oi
Dean Swift" with 3 portrait by Rajou Mr. Forster
seeks ~ vindicate the memory of the author oi Gu
liver from some OF the asersions that have been cs
upon It, and finds even three volumes brief enough space
10 tell his story Emilio CASTELAR,, who has distinguished
himself greatly in almost every line OF endSaNoi tn'
one does whether TO call him orator. statesman
author or patriot presents the Life OF Lord byroh'
ACCOMPANIED by sketches OF Victor Hugo, Alexander
Dumas Emile Girardn and Adolphe Thiers The WORK is
translated by Mrs Arthur Small useful and attractive
work Handsomely illustrated is the Lie aud Habits OF
Wild Animals" the designs by Joseph Wolf and the Ietr
press by Daniel Graud, f. L. e., L. T. s. Eastern traVtl
Is represented by the Rev. p. Newmans Baby Ion ana
sneveh" the narrative of a thousand miles on horse
back from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean, ana
oy the Rev. Henry j. Van Lenneps Bible
lands" Both finely Illustrated Mrs virginia
w. Johnson's "Catskll Fairies 5" leads the
list Of the juveniles. The author OF "Johh
Halifax, Gentleman" whom the world will persist IN
remembering as Miss Muock, appears with Number OF
books" Songs of Oar YOUTH" which are set to music
The Little Lame Prince" brought out again Tor the
dttle people, Books for Girls" ard the Adventures
Ha Brownie" Edouard Laboulayes " Fairy Tales OF ali
Nations" aud f. II. Knachbull-Hueossen's Pussy -CS'
New" also The list For more practical juveniles
there is the whole long row OF Abbotts story yDO0As ana
Histories, a library I'm Themselves.