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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-01-15
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

Our Calais correspondent writes that the
Congregational society are rejoicing over the
acceptance of a call extended to Rev. Mr.
McCully of Hallowell.-A vessel is now lying
in the river with cargo of $500 or 5000 bushels
OF oysters which delights the hearts of the
Calais epcures.-The temperance movement
put under way during the first of the fall is
still in full blast. Pixies opera house is crowd
ed every Tuesday evening to listen to address,
es, reading, declamations and music. Much
good is being accomplished.
YORK COUNTY
The Union aud Journal says Mrs Mary
Hasty died at South Parsonsfeld on the third
inst, aged 100 years less one week.
The dry goods dealers of Bddeford and Saco
have decided to close their stores Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 6
o'clock .. M, keeping open Monday and Sat-
urday evenings This plan went into effect
Thursday, and is to be continued urtil May
LIST.
Woodbury. Lang, living in the upper part of
Saco, broke one of his legs while loading logs
in the woods, Thursday, the 18th.
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THE MUsEUM.-"Mask and Faces did not
draw that house at the Museum last evening
which its merits deserve. This charming COM
edy ought to call out very large audience in
Portland. The play was brought out in cred
liable manner. Some things might have been
bettered, but on the whole the presentation
was excellent. Miss Miles gave strong, pic
tdresque and well-sustained characterization of
Peg Wellington" 1t was something want
ing in softness and delicate shading. but rich
in color and well managed in its lights and
shades. The generous, warm-hearted aud
hoydenish actress was portrayed to the life.
Miss Miles has an excellent conception of the
part, and her execution though it has faults,
is praiseworthy.
Mr.. Calder's "Triplet" was a surprise. 1t
was well-proportioned, carefully studied and
effective impersonation; not without its blem-
ishes, it is true, but calling for cordial COM
mendaton. 1t was not the success of great
artist, but was conscientious and in the main
successful attempt, its greatest fault being that
it was not well sustained throughout, failing in
strength in the last act.
Mr.. Arnold's "Ernest Vane'' was easy and
finished. Miss Waldron gave sufficiently
tender "Mabel Vane," though she lacked the
requisite simplicity. The ''Sir Charles of
Mr.. Gale was an excellent piece of acting, the
character being strongly individualized and
Discriminatory played. Mr.. Adams did very
as "Colly Cibber," and the "Snarl'' of Mr. u
mer was capitally done. The other parts were
we'll taken.
The play will bs repeated this evening. AT
the matinee Camille" will be given.
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THE PLANETS THIS MONTH The planets in
this month present some unusually interesting
points of observation to those who take pleas
ure in following their movements among the
stars Venus and Saturn will be in conjunc-
tion on the I7tb. the two planets presenting
nearly the same apparent position as Mars and
Saturn did in November. They will, however,
be nearer the horizon, and consequently form
less conspicuous picture than that which two
months since made Mars and Saturn "lhe OBJ
served of all observers" AS Venus sets about
off early in the evening.
The next noteworthy incident will occur on
the 2Sth. The planet Mercury is then in ia
vorable position for observation. 1t must be
looked for in the southwest about an hour after
sunset and a little farther north than the
point where the sun sank below the horizon.
1t may be recognized by peculiar brilliancy,
unlike that of any other planet, and also by its
nearness to Saturn, with which it is in conjunc
ton an the same evening. At this time the
four planets, Mercury, Venus, Saturn and
Mars, are all visible. The new moon of the
26th is also near Venus on the same evening,
and the slender crescent will add an additional
attraction to the planetary picture. The path
of the new moon lies this month near the track
of the planets for it is in conjunction, or at the
nearest point with Mercury and Saturn, on the
9th, with Venus ON uhe 29tb, and with Mars
on the 31st.
OF the remaining larger planets, Uranus is
now in good position, and may be seen in the
evening with small telescope, vending its
slow way among the small stars of Leo, moi
very far from Regulus. Neptune is also visible
among the evening stars, but cannot be seen
without powerful telescope. Jupiter reigns
alone throughout the month as morning star,
rising now about half past three and holding
the supremacy among the stars, until its light
fades away in the brighter rays of the ap.
preaching sun.
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THE CENTENNIAL ExHIBITIoN.-The Cen
tennial stereoplican exhibition given by Bos
worth Post at City Hall last evening, was not
SO we'll patronized as it should have been,
although there was fair audience present
The pictdres, which were large and attractive,
were descriptive of leading events of the rev.
dictionary war, concluding with "a number of
very handsome views of the Bunker Hill GEN.
tennial celebration at Boston last spring. The
views were very pleasantly delineated by Mr..
Winslow of Boston, who gave his descriptions
in very brief but clear manner. But two
more opportunities remain for our people to
witness this exhibition, and all should attend
this afternoon and evening. The attention of
ladies and children is especially called to the
matinee this afternoon, when the admission
will be only Is cents for old and young alike,
and at this price City Hall should be packed.
The proceeds of the entertainment 60 to re-
plenish the funds of the Post, the contributions
to the needy the past year having made serious
inroads up on it.
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FoRGERY.-Last week there came by mail to
the PRESS Office notice in the usual form
announcing the marriage of Mr.. Alcot J. Mer-
riman and Miss Ida F. Pinkham of Harpswell.
The communication was dated West Harpswell
and was signed by Rev. N. Andrews, the cler-
gyman named in the marriage notice. The
notice, thus authenticated, was published in
both daily and weekly. Now it appears that
the announcement was mischievous and ma
licious fabrication and the use of the clergy
mans name forgery. The parties whose
names are made public are naturally annoyed.
We shall take measures for the detection of the
malefactor and shall call his Tor herr attention
to the practical working of the statutes respect
ing forgery
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SPIRITUAL1sM.--Ar religious lecture and Illus
tration Of Spiritualism will 5e given at Music
Hall Sunday evening, Jan. 10th, commencing
at 8 o'clock. 1t is announced that four of the
best mediums in the world will participate in
the illustration, and variety of manifestations
will be produced The mediums come we'll en-
dorsed by the press of the North, South, East
and West, from which the following fair report
is taken from the Albany Kuckerbocker:
'One of the most supernatural and curious
affairs ever gIveh in this city was the ''mani-
festations,' of Tweedle Hall last evening Rev.
G. P. Mccarthy and DR.. j. A. Perkins were
chosen by the audience to investigate, which
duties they did most thoroughly. We have not
space to give in detail the many manifestations
that occurred, but the entire illustrations was
carried out according to the programme. Spirit
hands, deceased persons appearing to rels-
tives, tables raised, bells rung, coats removed
and placed on the medium while handcuffed by
Marshal Jas. Kelly formed but part of the most
mysterious manifestations that have ever been
witnessed in this city. The entire affair was
conducted with impartiality aud a candor that
was commendable.
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Quoted experiments of great value to farmers.
For six years the experimental feeding of
swine to ascertain the comparative value of
cooked and uncooked corn meal for tie produc-
ton of pork, have been carried on. During all
that time the result has been in favor of the
uncooked meal-a very valuable discovery. A
large number Of experiments have been con-
Quoted with different kinds of fertilizers in
producing different crops. A large number of
experiments were made with potatoes, which
will be given at another time. Experiments
were conducted with wheat, with different fer
tilizers, in which the best results were obtained
where the grain was planted in drills rather
than sown broadcast
TREASURES REPORT.
The Treasurer, Hon. Isaiah Stetson of Ban
gor, reports the receipts of the year to be as
follows: Legislative appropriation $10,5O0; bal
ance in treasury at close Of 1875, $65O.54; in-
terest on bank deposits S245O: interest on the
fund received of Congress $7,967.O1, due the
Treasurer $1O95. 33-total 800, 237.3S. The ex-
penditures are as follows: Salaries of teachers,
farm superintendent, SC, So, 675; general ex-
peuditures $7562.3S From the above it ap-
pears that the expenditures have exceeded the
receipts by $l095.33. The income the ensuing
year from the College fuud Is estimated at 81,
261
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THE FIRST City GovERNMENT.-Of the
first city government of Portland in 1882 there
Aldermen-Charles Mussey, SO years 10
months; Nathan Cummings, 70 years months.
Common Councilnaen-William Cammett, 80
years months; George Jewett, 80 years 8
months; Elisha Trowbridge, Is years 6 months;
John T. Walton, rs years; Daniel Winslow,
IS years months. All are members of the
Aged Brotherhood.
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A SUIT FOR DAMAGEs.-During the fall
last October, Hiram A. Dow of this city, was
driving to Biddeford from the park when dog
belonging to Mark Wakefield ran out and bark
ed at the horses, Fighter ing them so they ran
away, smashed the carriage and threw Mr..
Dow out, injurng him. Mr.. Dow has now sued
Mr.. Wakefield, laying damages as $4,000. The
suit has been entered at the present term of
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JANUARY CIVIL AND CRIMINAL TERM, 1878. SY-
MoNDs, J., PRESIDING.
State VS.. Edwin G. Hamilton. Indicted at this
term for the larceny of two five dollar bills the prop
erty of Isaac Stanwood the Indictment also sets out
former conviction of larceny so that if the respond
en is found guilty of the larceny of the ten dollars
then under our statute he is to be deemed common
thief the penalty for which is not less than four
more than fifteen years in the State prison.
Defense relies upon an alibi. Arguments closed.
Case to be submitted to the jury at half past nine
this Saturday morning.
Libby, Co. Atty. Strout & Gage for defendant
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THE FAILURES OF 1875.-The annual circu-
lar of r. G. Dunn & Go. shows the number of
failures during the past year as 7,74O, pro-
portion of one in every eighty-two. This
shows an increase in the number of business
casualties, but not more than was to be expect
ed, considering how long-continued the de-
preston in all interests has been. The great
est increase isin New England In Mai ne the
number of failures is $780, and the liabilities
81, 537, 800. The depression has not been es-
pecialy disastrous in any distinctive line of
trade
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THE POULTRY SHow.-Horace NJ ThurlOw
has at the post Office in Belfast natural Curl
osity, scltie gray squirrel, said to be the only
living specimen in the United States He was
taken in the town of Knox, in September. and
is little more than half grown; he is as white
as the driven snow and as wide awake as
weasel. A fine cage is building for him to be
exhibited at the poultry show.
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MASONIC
At Masonic Hall, No. 90 Exchange Street.

YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGEs-Ancient Landmark, first Wednes-
day; Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CHAPTERs-Greenleaf r. A. c., first Monday; Mt.
Vernon, r. A. c., third Monday.
CoUNcIL-Portland G. r. & S. Masters, second
Monday.
COMMANDMENTS OF X. T.-Portland, fourth Mon
day: st. Adams, second Thursday.
GRAND BoDIEs-Grand Lodge, first Tuesday in
May; Grand Chapter, first Tuesday evening in May;
Grand Council, Wednesday P. NJ; Grand Com
mandery Wednesday evening.
MASONIC RELIEF AssOCIATIoN-Fourth Wednes-
day in every month.
PORTLAND SCHOOL OF MASONIC INSTRUCTION.
Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITES.
LoDGE-Yates Grand Lodge of Perfection. frs
Friday.
CoUNoII-Portland Council P. of j cond Fri
day.
CHAPTER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de f., third
Friday.
CoNsIsToRY-Maine Consistory, S. P, R. S., fourth
Friday in March, June, September and December.
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NATURAL HISTORY SoCIETY.-It gives US
pleasure to be able to state that the Portland
Society of Natural History have purchased the
Day mansion and estate ON Elm street, near
Congress street, for the purpose of improving
and eventually occupying it, with their cabl-
nets They are much straitened for room in
their present quarters in the city building.
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MANUFACTURE OF ToBACCo.-Several large
wholesale grocers in Boston have organized a
stock company for the manufacture of tobacco.
Each firm puts in $4,000 as capitai, and it is
proposed to manufacture for the trade. Sever
al wholesale houses in this city are considering
the matter of uniting with the Boston firms in
the enterprise.
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CoNFrRMAr1oN.-Last evening the Sacrament

CoNFIRMATIoN.-Last evening the Sacrament
of Confirmation was administered to about 900
people at the Cathedral of Immaculate Concep-
ton by Bishop Healy, assisted by the priests of
the city and the two Redemptorist Fathers
Xavier and Oates of Boston. After admins
tering the Sacrament the benediction was pro-
nounced by the Bishop. This service closes the
labors of the Missionary Fathers in this city.
During their stay upwards of 1000 have ap-
preached the Sacrament of Pennance at the
Holy Eucharist.
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PORTLAND POST OFFICE.

" f SSRpAkD ACKNOWLEDGMENT. PSsTMAs1Ta
Omce Hours.
From 100 m to $50 m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 am.
PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. "a, 1875
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Boston and intermediate Offices Arrive at 1.2O
p m. and 1890 a. m. Close at $40 m, and $50 and
Boston and the West. Arrive at pm.
intermediate or Way Mails via Boston and Maine
Railway. Arrive at 1.20 and $40 pm. Close at
Great Southern and Western. Arrive at 20 p. m.
and i2;so n: Close at $40 M 2.So and 900 p. m.
Arrive at 800 p. m. Close at 1890 D. m.
Augusta and connecting routes. Arrive at 900 a.
m; and 90 p. m. Close at 12.s and 5.00p.m m.
at 200 am. Close at 900 m.
Skowhegan, intermediate offices and the north.
Arrive at 800 D. m. Close at 1890 D. m.
Skowhegan closed pouch closes at 900 p m.
Canada and intermediate offices, via G. T. r. Ar
rive at 2.2o p. m. Close at 1874 I'm.
Morning Northwestern by g. L. r. Arrive at 8.45
Lewiston and Auburn. Arrive at 900 a. M, 800
Ill., and oces oOG A p
at l. As and 1125 m. Close at 7.30 m, and
North Conway and other offices on the P. OF
r. Arrive at l1.25 m, and 5.55 p m. Close at 7.45
By the Bridgton Stage. Arrive at m. Close at
$50 am.
PASSPORT, via each steamer. Arrive at 900 m.
Close at 5.00pm.
Castine, Deer ISLE Sedgwick, Mount Desert, Mill
bridge, J0nespert and Machias, via each steamer.
Arrive at a m. Close at p m.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island. Arrive
Thursday at m. Close Saturday at $50 pm.
Foreign Mails per Allan Line direct close every
Saturday at 8 p m.
Foreign Mails, via New York, day previous to sail
ing of steamers, Close at 23O pm.
Collections from Street letter boxes at 90 a. M,
IL M. and 90 and s.00p. m.
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REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in the
county yesterday.
Baldwin-Lot of land and buildings thereon
from Joses Fl. Milliken to Nancy P. Pease.
Bridgton-Lot of land from William Il. Jew
EFT to Edward S. Dingley.
Brunswick-One undivided fourth part of a
lot of land with buildings thereon from Louisa
D. Cochran to Albert Potter.
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LOO f.
A Odd EeLLnirs, Hail. No. S2 Erci.ni

A Odd Fello,cs' Hall, No. SS Exchange Street.
LoDGEs--Maine, on Monday evenings; Ancient
Brothers on Thursday evenings; Ligonia on Friday
venings Beacon, on Tuesday evenings; Ivy, D., Of
R., second and fourth Saturday.
Observation-Disclosures first and third We'd
nesdays; Eastern STAR second and fourth Wednes-
days; Portland, first and third Saturdays.
RELIEF AssocIATIoN-Every third Tuesday In the
month.
first Monday evening of each month. Association
meets first Monday evening of January, April, July
and October.
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SELECT ENTERTAINMENT.-Av very pleasing
entertainment was given at the vestry of Con-
gress Square church last evening. The pro-
gramme consisted of pantomimes, songs, Duets
and tableaux. A large audience enjoyed the
entertainment,
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PORTLAND TEMPERANCE REFORM CLUB-Head-
quarters in Fluent Block, corner of Congress and
Exchange Streets, Rooms and 10. Open day and
evening. Business meeting every Monday evening at
u o'clock.
PORTLAND TYPoGRAPHICALs UNION, No. TO-
Second SATURDAY. in each month.
MAINE CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION
Corner of Congress and Casco streets. First Thurs
day in each month.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Corner
Congress and Casco streets. Every evening.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs-Bramhall Lodge, No.
Thursday evenings; Munjoy Lodge, No 6, Mon
day evenings; Pine Tree, No. IL, Friday evenings
Attheir Hall, Clapp's Block. Market Square.
PORTLAND ARMY AND NAVY UNION Corner
Congress and Brown streets. First Tuesday in each
month
PORTLAND INSTITUTE AND PUBLIC LIBRARY
City Building, Open and free to all from 10 to
o5and7 90.
PAYsoN LITERARY SoCIETY.-Meetings every
Monday evening, Browns Block, cor. Brown and
Congress streets, at u O'Clock.
PORTLAND FRATERNITT-No. 1881 Congress street.
Every evening.
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A Down town merchant. having passed sew
eral sleepless nights, disturbed by the agonies
and cries of suffering child, and becoming
convinced that Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
was just the article needed, procured a supply
for the child. On reaching home, and &C.
quanting bis wife with what he had done, she
refused to have it administered to the child, as
she was strongly in favor of Homeopathy.
That night the child passed in suffering, and
the parents without sleep. Returning home
the day following, the father found the baby
still worse; and while contemplating another
sleepless night the mother stepped from the
room to attend to some domestic duties, and
left the father with the child. During her abb
sence he administered a portion of the Soothing
Syrup to the baby, and said nothing. That
night all hands slept well, and the little fellow
awoke in the morning bright and happy The
mother was delighted with the sudden and
wonderful change, and although at first offend
ed at the deception practiced upon her, has
continued to use the Syrup, and suffering, cry
ing babies and restless nights have disappeared
A single trial of the Syrup never yet failed to
relieve the baby and overcome the prejudices
of the mother. Sold By all Druggists.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Financial Condition of the County Mt the
End of the the Year 1875,

The County Commissioners issued their an
nual report of the financial condition of the
county for the year 1875, yesterday. The
pamphlet is very neatly gotten up by the Daily
PRESS Printing House.
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supremo Judicial Court.


FRIDAY.-Gustaaus 3. Broad VS.. Eastern Railroad
and Emily Broad VS.. Same. Two cases on trial to-
gether.
Clffords for plaintiffs Webb for defend ant.
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LYONS KATHARIoN prevents the hair from
falling out or turning gray, renews it growth,
and gives strength and vigor 1t is delightfully."-
perfumed, and makes a splendid dressing. 1t
is the cheapest and most desirable Hair Tonic
ever produced. Used by the elite Price only
30 cents. apr16deodaw1y
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The amount of the county tax is $4,000
OF this amount Sal, 472 IL remains unpaid. The
full amount now in the treasury aud due will
be required to pay the county expenses prior to
September next at which time the the taxes
become payable.
The expenditures on bridges have exceeded
the estimates for the year owing to extensive
repairs on Martins Point Bridge.
The expenses in support of prisoners increase
each year. Also the county has had to
pay for expenses of prisoners in Androscoggin
county workshop that were sent there from
this county, but the workshop for this coun-
ty is now completed, and it is expected will
soon be ready for the us of the prisoners in this
county
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THE REFORM CLUR.-The Club will hold
meeting at the Bethel tomorrow forenoon at
103 o'clock, and at the Preble Chapel in the
evening at o'clock.
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CITY AND VICINITY
New Advertisements To-Day.

New Advertisements To-Day.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
SpiIitualism-M Music Hall.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
State of Maine-Ordered.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Vessels for Sale-Moses B. Nickerson Estate.
Residence of Moses B. Nickerson-For Sale.
Lost-Gold Lava Earring.
Wishing to Make Change-Vickery & Leighton.
Hamburgs-Owen q Moore.
l. o. o. Annual Meeting.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Groceries and Store Furniture o, Bailey & Co
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York County 9. j. Court.


THURsDAY.-SamuelT 7. Bean vs.. Octavius d. Dol
lift Action on promissory note for 5000. The de-
Tense that the note has been satisfied. Referred to
court with right to except. Judgment reserved.
Burbank & Derby. Tapley.
friday Thomas G Thornton vs. Daniel Camp
bell. Plead of land.
Plaintiff claim that under deed from heirs of
Ephraim Wildes, dated July 6, 1874.
Defendsnt-I claim title under deed from you In
1885, which deed have lost.
Plaintiff had no right 10 give you deed, and
did not give you deed. Ephraim Wides gave you
a bond for deed in 1856, you paying certain sum
ofmoney land giving your notes for the balance, $780,
you to have deed when the notes were paid. The
notes subsequently came into my possession.
have frequently asked you to to pay them, but you
have failed to do SO.
Defendant-Ephraim Wildes never gave me bond
for deed. There never has been demand on me
for the prem ises
Counsel for plaintiff made demand on you for
the possession Of these premises previous to the date
of our deei from heirs of Wilds. We are willing to
risk verdict upon the question whether or not
plaintiff ever gave deed to defendant. Verdict not
rendered Jury out.
Fairfield for plaintiff. Tapley for defendant.
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f. o. BAILEY & Co. will sell at the horse
and carriage market, Plum St., at 10 a. m. to-
day, prompt, about Is horses, part of the lot
being assignees sale. Most of the horses are
very fine driving and good workers. Also at
same time will be sold very fine lot of buffalo
and wool robes, harnesses, &c.