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The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21

The MUsEUM.-Last evening "The Love
Chase" was brought out at the Museum in a
pleasing and generally satisfactory manner to
an audience not half the size it should have
been. Fortunately the leading parts were we'll
taken, and the comedy was given with much
spirit and grace. The ''Wildrake' of Mr.
Wheelock was carefully studied, natural and
picturesque rendition of the Squire who fell in
love. and forsaking his hounds attempted the
fue gentleman. His manner was easy and
graceful, his lines delivered with humcr and
spirit, and the whole study effectively DONE
Miss Miles was an excellent Constance" play
ing with vivacity and grace and evident appre-
citation of the requirements of the character.
In some of the business of the part she was
singularly happy, and acted with great spirit
throughout. Mr. Bascom made decided hit
as "Fondlove," capitally conveying the concep-
ton of the love-struck baronet, who bravely
struggles against the encroachments of age. In
makeup, carriage and voice he stuff GENTLY real
lied the idea OF the author. Mrs. Preston was
in some respects good "Widow Green" but
she marred the rendition by those faults of en-
phasls to which she is prone, placing stress upon
words which require no stress at all, and sink.
ing her voice from a Shrek to whisper with a
suddenness which was startling Mr.. Wal
dron's ''Waller" was we'll done, and the other
parts were credtably taken. The plav will he
repeated this evening and at the Wednesday
matinee
This evening the sale Of seats opens for Miss
Miles benefit. On that occasion, Friday even.
ing, she appears as Hamlet" There will be
great curiosity to see her in this character and
a large call for seats may be expected. 1t is
said that she gives an excellent impersonation
of the melancholy Dane.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21
The Euntress Case,

X The prosecution of Mr.. Lorenzo d. Huntress,
CHICHESTER, n. H., for illegally voting in that
49, vn appears to have been inspired by parti-
san malice combined with business disagree
ment. Mr.. Huntress had for six years resided
at Rochester, where he was in business with
his brother and where he had built and owned
house. Having some differences with his
brother he concluded to leave the business and
took bond from his brother, Mr. Fred Hunt
ress, for $780, conditioned that Fred should
pay the partnership debts then outstanding.
In the course of the transaction Lorenzo's
house was decided to Fred Lorenzo then took
the agency for a patent right for the state Of
New Hampshire and went about his business
of selling it. He left all his goods at Roches.
ter, and the only suggestion of any possibility
of changing his residence was his statement
that if he found better place for business in
the course of his travels be might move. He
had not changed his residence at the time of
the vote and the basis of the charge against
him is the fimsiest possible The case cannot
stand for moment when the testimony for the
defense is introduced.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21
STATE NEWS.
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.


The Journal gives the following as the order
OF exercises at the dedication of the Elm Street
Universalist church, Auburn. The exercises
begin on Wednesday, the 22d. Dedicatory SER
mon at 30 p. NJ, by Rev. j. G. Snow; praise
meeting and sermon by Rev. w. E. Gibbs of
conference and prayer meeting. At 1890 a. m.
sermon by Rev. G. w. Bicknel of Portland.
At2.30 p. No. sermon followed by commonion
The Mechanic Falls Herald says John Cole
of Poland, died Sunday, the 18th, of lung fe-
yer, aged 50. He was an 1872 pensioner,
The Mechanic Falls Herald says that the
Mrs. Clark who wounded herself by the dis
charge of pistol, is doing well. She is sup
posed 10 have been temporarily insane. 1T
should be said that Mr.. Clark was divorced
from Mrs. Clark about year since for album
dant cause.
KNOX COUNTY.
John Swinburne, the veteran of Waterloo.
who died at the Washington poor house, re-
Gently gave physician permission to dissect
his head after death, thinking he would find in
it bullet. The body had been placed in
church. when the doctor came and cut the head
Off and carried it away. After he had got
through with the head he sent it back with in .
structions to the sexton to bury it at the mans
feet. The people were so indignant that they
disinterred the body and set things to right.
and they are to take legal proceedings against
tie physician.
LlNCOLN COUNTY.
A house near Bristol Mill, owned by Mr..
Spinney of Boothbay, and occupied by A. o.
Bomeman, was recently burned. Insured for
$1,000.
The Oracle says that deputy collector Watts
Gibbs, who has held the office in the Wiscasset
custom house for the past fifteen years, has
been superseded by Mr.. VIM Fl. Small of
Alma
PENOBSCOT COUNTY.
The storehouse of Mr.. Henry Mclaughlin in
Bangor, was broken into Friday nighttime 18th,
at second story window. Fifteen turkeys, the
property of MessrS Rice & Kidder, that were
pied up against the window so that they won Id
freeze, were taken.
j. Page & Co. of Orono. last week Slaughter
ed a pig of their own raising, Is months old,
that weighed 6O3 lbs.
IN GENERAL.
Chas. o. Stone of Augusta has rec, lived a
patent on his skirt board supporter He will
manufacture the goods largely
The annual session of the National Council,
Sovereigns of Industry, will be held at Cleve-
land, Ohio, commencing Tuesday, the 21st inst.
Delegates from Maine State Council, VIM S.
Dimmock of Portland andp. W. Lang of Brooks
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21
Brief Jottings.

The snow is nearly off uf Commercial street,
and wheels are in use again.
Portland has every reason to be proud of her
excellent police force
The horse railroad company think they have
horse in their employ 43 years old.
Some one hasstarted the story that the Light
Infantry is to extend a reception to Governor
Conner, Gen. Chamberlain and stats. This
company gave reception once.
Our West Baldwin correspondent says that
the mercury was 200 below zero at six o'clock
Monday morning at that place.
is an unfortunate letter in the police force
as elsewhere, judging by the list of decapitated
policemen.
From this time on to the last of June tie
days will have the greater part of the time to
themselves.
Everybody will be glad to learn that Uncle
Oliver is to be retained as night turnkey at the
police station.
The horse railroad company were obliged to
fill in their track on Spring street yesterday as
there was not room for teams to pass owing to
the amount of snow on either side
A driving snow storm set in at ten O'Clock
last evening. 1t promised to be big one.
1t is amusing to hear certain fellows talk
about how they would punish reporters if they
should publish anything about them.
There ara number of entertainments about
town this evening. Take your choice.
The storm last evening delayed the Pullman
trains, aud the Boston and New York boats did
not go out.
The meeting at Allen Mission Saturday
Sunday night, was disturbed by young men
who had nothing better to do. 1t is pity
they could not be employed for short season
at least
There is much indignation expressed up
town against she landlord who turned q woman
out of doors during the storm, simply because
she had not paid her rent
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21
New Advertisements To-Day.



MARCH CIVIL TERM, 1876-sYMoNps. J.. PRE-
SIDING.
MoNDAY.-In the case of John Eagan VS. Patrick
Flaherty the jury returned verdict for the plain
tiff for SS1.
Howard 81 Ceayes for plaintiff.
Haskell for defendant.
Stephen T. Cram VS.. Fred I. Meaher. Assumpsit
to recover an alleged balance of account for cigars
amounting to $34.5O. Defendant produced a receipt
for 500 in full of all demands signed by the plain
tiff Plaintiff replied that he did not know at the
time that he was giving receipt in full. but sup
posen it was only for the amount of cash be had pre-
Viously received at different times, together with the
sum of S32SO paid him at that time. Verdict for the
defendant.
L. B. bennett for plaintiff.
III. B. Cleaves for defendant.
James n. Winch VS.. Edwin Morrill,, applt. As
sumpst upon an account annexed to recover the sum
OF SlS alleged to be balance due the plaintiff for
services as journeyman in the defendants black
smith shop. Defense-payment in full. Testimony
closed.
Hale for plaintiff Cram for defendant,
Assignment of court cases Will be made for this
term at II o'clock this Tuesday, forenoon
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21

TEMPERANCE MEETING AT STRoUDwArER,-
The temperance meeting at Stroud water Hall,
Sunday evening, under the auspices of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, was
one of unusual interest The able address of
Judge Goddard was listened to with marked
attention. Interesting rsmakrs were also made
by Hon. Nathan Webb, G. E. Jose and A. Lit
tie Esurs
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21

THE POLICE FORCE. The names of the new
police force will be found in our report of the
City meeting, held last evening. The new men
appointed will assume their duties to-day. The
force as made up is one worthy to be proud Of
The men removed last evening are as follows
John B. Bates, Adam W. Barbour, Charles
w. Stevens, Charles B. Mosley and Thomas P.
Place. Alexander Bell and Albert Huston will
remain on the force for the present
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21

CoNcERT'-This evening Misses Alice and
ANNE Leavitt are to give grand vocal concert
at Arcana Hall. These young ladies will be
assisted by fiue array of talent, and the con-
cert cannot fail to be enjoyable. 1t is to be
hoped that our musical friends will turn out in
gaod numbers and make the concert success
in financial point of view.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21
March Meetings.

The following officers were elected at meet
ings held March 18th and Goth:
SCARBoROUGH.-Mo Granville McKenney ;
Clerk, John A. Milliken; Selectmen johnson Libby
Richard Leavitt, VIM. F. Remick; Treasurer and
Agent, Seth Scammon; Collector, John Libby 4th ;
School Committee James F. Small The liabilities
OF the town $15532 80. The poor farm is valued at
396.50 and is not deducted from the above liabties
The total valuation is $727 90I; number of polls 400
nnmter OF scholars 610; amount of school money
per scholar $404s Party politics ignored in the
election Of officers aud money was raised for two free
high school.
SANFoRD.-Clerk. John A. bennett; Selectmen,
A. w. Dam, Enoch F. Lord, Lewis Butler; S. S.
Com Howard Frost, John H. Muglidge; Agent,
Joseph Shaw Auditor. Charles 0. Lord.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21

PORTLAND 81 OGDESsRURG.-At a meeting
of the directors of the Portland & Ogdensburg
Railroad Company, held yesterday afternoon.
s. j. Anderson. Fl. N Jose, j. e. Donnell, w.
L. Putnam, d. W. Clark and w. L. Milliken
were chosen managers of this division of thu
road, in accordance with the contract signed
by the different roads forming the new route
from Portland to Montreal.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21

ANcIENT.-A lyste of ye hymns and tunes
and likewise worldly songs certain of VIII were
sunge in ye Ytare of Our Lord, 1776, and will
be one more fiddled and sunge at create con-
certe to be attended at ye India street church,
church, foot of the Hill VIII is settle down in ye
city of Portland, Sunday evening, ye 26th day
of We March, 1876.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21

TURNvEREN.-This evening the Portland
Turnvereiu give their complimentary benefit to
Prof. j. c. Doldt at Music Hall. The pro.
gramme published yesterday morning shows
what the club propose to do. They are in ex-
cellent practice and their most difficult feats
will be done IN the most graceful manner pcs.
cih1o
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21

SOLAR HALos.-About noon yesterday four
distinct solar halos were seen in the vicinity of
the sun. These exhibitions are very rare here,
and their appearance created quite an excite
ment From the Office of the weather report
we learn that they indicate severe gale of
;yd
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21

Inc X Y. z. club Of India street society will
orlns out the pleasing drama Of. "The Maid of
ofoissey'' at the vestry of their church. Mr..
Caioer and Miss Chippenda,e will assist the
cup IN the production of the drama The club
should have q large house.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21

PERIoDIcALs-Harper's monthly Magazine
Tor April has been received, and are for sale at
Wentworths, No. 553 Congress street, corner of
Augustus Robinsons, under the falmouth Ho-
tel Also at the book and periodical depot of
Messrs. Fessenden Brothers, Lancaster Hail.
Also at the newspaper and periodical depot of
Geo. ID. Marquis, No. 80 Exchange street, and
az the book, periodical and newspaper estab
ern and Grand Trunk depots.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21

DIR. SnLEY, who has been treating chronic
diseases in this city during the past five
months with marked success, respectfully in
vites all who are suffering from any long
standing disease, and who have become dis
couraged and incredulous, to call at their
earliest convenience and notice the names of
five hunlred patients, many of whom reside in
this city and immediate vicinity, who will
cheerfully respond to personal inquiries in re-
gard to the great benefit or cure experienced
from his treatment.
No. Wilmot street, Opposite the Park J
Office hours from to G p. M, and Saturday
evening from z to 8. Terms of treatment So
for two months. Patients OF distance treated
by mall
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
CascO National Bank
AT PORTLAND,
IN THE STATE OF MAINE,
At tbe close of Business March 10, 1876.
Sl,904,947 IA
STATE OF MAINE

STATE OF MAINE,
County OF CUMBERLANp, { IS.
1, William A. Winship, Cashier of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true 70 the best of my knowledge and
belief VIM. A. WINSHIP, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this eighteenth
day Of March, 1876
VIM. T. SMALL Justice of Peace
GEORGE P. WEsCoTT,)
s. E. SPRING, Directors.
j. S. WINsLoW,
ma20 dQt
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21

STATE OF MAINE,
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND IS.
l. Charles Payson, Cashier of the above named bank
do soemnly swear that the above statement is true
to the best Ofmy knowledge and belief.
CHARLES PAYSON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me- this 18th day of
March, 1876
CHAS. 0. BANCROFT, Notary Public
(Seal)
Correct-Attest.
JACOB McLELLAN,
GEO. S. HUNT. Directors,
WINTHROP s. JORDAN
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21

HUMpTY DUMPTY.-The Humpty Dumpty
troupe with thirty-fve people, including james
S. Mafit, the celebrated clown, are sure to have
large house at Music Hall, Wednesday and
Thursday evenings
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
CANAL NATIONAL BANK.
PORTLAND, ME-,
At Close Of Business March 10, 1875.
STATE OF MAINE, |

STATE OF MAINE,
CUMBERLAND, IS.
1, B. G. Somerby, Cashier of "The Canal National
Bank of Portland" do soemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. b, G, SOMERBY Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Seven
teenth day of March, 1876. GEO. G, PETERS,
Justice of the Peace.
Correct-Attest, WIN. HAMMOND,)
+. W. BAILEY, ! Directors
JOHN N. LORD,
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21
MA NTN Puff PUFF! PUFF!!!
IH Mil Magical Puzzle RCx,

M
luA(Il( Thousands of Magical Rings out of
A'AAA VI w this wonderful Box.
Endless amusement fol the children.
Sent to any address, with full directions on receipt of
25c. LOTRIDGE q CO., 90 DEFY STREET, New
YORK, mb15d&w6m
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21
VARIOUS MATTERS.

Mr.. Hunt speaks in high terms of the teach
ers employed in the various schools; recon-
mends the establishment of a normal training
school by adding year to the course of the
high school; endorses the recently introduced
system of written examinations, and generally
gives an encouraging exhibit OF our schools.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21

+. o. BAILEY & Co. will sell at % o'clock to-
day, at salesroom 30 Exchange street, by order
OF mortgage, large and fresh stock of gen.
uine Canned Goods, store fixtures, &C., also at
same time lot of Crackers, Dried Apples, Gil
DER &c, by order of assignee See auction
column
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21
ASSIGNEE'S SALE.

" Of f. o. Bailey g. Co, 35 and 81 Exchange
Street, we shall sell Is Bbls Dried Apples, Clders
Fancy and Standard variety Candies, Spices Rasins
Salt, Sugar, Beans, Soda, Citron Creamtartar,
Bread preparation, Flour, Pearl Ash, Glass Candy
Jars, &c.
W, W. THOMAS. Jr., Assignee of G. W. II. Brooks
ma20 dot
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21

CAPT. WILLIAM MCGILvERY.-Thosem most
intimate with the late Capt. William McGil-
very are greatly surprised and panied that his
mournful death should be set forth to be the
work of his own hand. Those who saw him
that day before his death say that he was never
more cheerful. His son Willie had been try
ing to shoot rats in the granary, AMI bis failing
to succeed was a matter of pleasantly with the
father, who took the pistol aud went to the out
building to see if he could do any better. The
next thing known of him he was found dead.
1t is asserted that had il been his purpose to
take his life the weapon would have been
clutched in his hand. The statement that Capt.
McGilvery was greatly embarrassed in his bust
ness is emphatiealiy denied. Capt. N. G. Davis
of this city, who has been partner of Captain
McGilvery, has been informed that his estate
is solvent, and that there was nothing in his
affairs to give him uneasiness. 1t is quite evil
dent that the story Of suicide was rushed into
the papers by a sensationist or some person
who had some spite to crafty
TRAINS DELAYED The late storm caused
considerable delay to the trains over the Og-
densburg. The down train, due here at 5 40 p.
n, saturday, was twelve hours late, and the
relght train did not arrive till Sunday after
Don. A snow slide on Mt. Willard, together
18th ice on the track, caused all thpsdelay, The
now-plough lett the track twice and tie flappe
igger once, but Newcombs car rep,acers were
at hand, and so of course only few minutes
were lost on that account. The train hands
have become very much attached to these re.
placers and do not think their trains properly
equipped without set of them on board.
HUMpTY DUMPTY,-The Humpty Dumpty
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21
JOINT CONVENTION.

H'1 O01' V EN- ION'
A joint convention of the two boards YVES
formed Tor the purpose of electing subordinate
city officers. The following were elected:
Surveyors of Lumber-H. B. Larrabee, Orrin
r. Legrow.
Weighers of Coal and Iron-Charles Trait
Leroy FL. Tobey.
Weighers of Goals. S. Mooney, e. A.
Eaton. VIM. ii. Evans, VIM E. Dennisop. Jo.
seph III. Poor, Edwin E. Poor, E. III. Sergeant,
Rounds, A, D. Whdden, Frank Rounds, Hen
ry l.. Paine.
At the close of the election the Convention
dissolved
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21
STOCK OF A COUNTRY STORE
BY AUCTION.

nN WEDNESDAY, March o2d, at 10 A. NJ, we
" shall commence the sale of Stock Of Dry and
Fancy Goods Of a Country Store closing up this
branch of their business. The sale will be continued
until all is sold.
F. .: BAILEY & CO., AUCTIONEERs
mail DIFF
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21
Adjourned.
COMMON COUNCII,

Councilman Walker presented an order that
committee Of five with such as the upper
board may add be appointed for the purpose of
considering the expediency of celebrating the
Tooth anniversary of American Independence,
and also to ascertain the probable cost of the
same, to report at the next regular meeting.
Councilmen Walker, Blown, Leach, Cunning
ham and Andrews were appointed on the part
of this board, and the upper board added Alder
men Fox Perry and Cushman.
An order was passed giving the committee on
streets power to place lamps and lamp posts
where they consider it expedient.
A petition from j. 3. Thorndike ct ais for
sidewalk on Salem street was referred.
Papers were passed in concurrence from the
upper board
Adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-21
CONSTARLE,S SALE.

CUMBERLAND. IS.
A TTACHED on writ and will be sold at public
"A auction, to the highest bidders, On Thursday
March 23d, at 10 O'Clock a. at the Auction Rooms
of f. o. Bailey 81 Co., So Exchange street. in Port
land and said County, the following personal prop
erty to witt lot of Wooden Goods suitable for over
coating, Suitings. Pants, &C., &c.
f. W. TRUE, Constable.
+. o. Bailey G Co., Aucfioneers
Mch18 DOW
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Political.

Columbus, September II. About 40 gentlemen,
represe nting various parts of Ohio, met here to-
day as a greenbsck convention. After consider
able d scussion 1t was decided not TO put a State
ticket INTO the field. Gen. salisbury was present
and spoke earnestly against State ticket, claim
ing that as many ofthe prominent greenback men
of the State had participated in the late demo-
cratic convention, which adopted a grecnback
plank in its PLATFORM it would be unwi,e to go
back on that platform. Reuben Clark of Mahon-
ing Co. and G. L. Eason of Preble, were chosen
electors at 'arge, and a committee was appointed
to appoint the other electors. Resolutions were
adopted favoring the restoration of the silver dol
lar endorsing the ticket snd platform of the In
dianapolis greenback convention. A State exec
utive committee was appointed, with Robert
Schillug of Cleaveland, chairman.
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BRUNSW ICk.
State Mill ia.

Brunswick, September II. The Volunteer
militia of Maine, went into camp this moving on
pleasantly located and convenient grounds, south
of the college and about one mile from the depot.
About seven hundred men are in camp. Col
Chas. +. Mattocks is in command of camp. His
gen. order No. |, appoints Capt. orc O'Donahue
of the Portland Montgomery Guards, Acting
Asst. Adjt Gen. and Lieut.. 5. j. Gallagher, quar-
termaster first gment Following is routine
of camp duty
Forenoon-6, reville $50, breakfast !, sur
geon's call; s, first scrgeant's call; $50, guard
mounting; 10, drill Il, dinner. Afternoon
drill 6, dress parade; $50, tattoo; 10, taps.
The Portland Montgomery Guards and Bddc-
ford Light Infantry will be drilled as a battalion,
at all other times they will be considered as sep
arate companies. Guard for the entire camp
will be mounted as one guard, one officer OF
the day and two officers of the guard being de-
tailed from the command
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Postal Reduction.

New York, September II. A Washington des-
patch says the reduction in appropriations for the
post office department SO large that the post
master general will be compelled TO send circulars
to 800 towns which have made application for
money order Offices stating that owing to the
duced appropriations their requests cannot be
granted. Considerable force is necessary to con
duct the bookkeeping of this branch of service.
The House has so reduced the number of clerks
that it is scarcely possible to keep " the books for
the number of offices now existing. 1t will be
necessary to reduce expenses in connection with
the dead letter ttfice service owing to the same
cause. 1t is probable that the postmaster general
will di. continue the return of dead letters which
do not contain money This is the only branch
of service that can be reduced without diminish
ing revenue.