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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

CONCERT REPEATED.-The concert given q
few weeks since by the ladies of the First Bap-
fist Society was received, as we then noted,
with most enthusiastic approval and the ladies
have been constantly besieged with requests
for its repetition. We are happy to learn that
they have at last yielded to these opportunities,
and that on Thursday evening nextthe concert,
with a few slight changes in the programme
will be repeated. The announcement VIII De
| sufficient to crowd the house to repletlon. on
Wednesday evening previous the ladies Will
give social festival after the pattern for which
that society is famous.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

Music HALL Last evening Miss Bidwell
and company appeared in the play of "Cynthis.''
The plot is strange mixture of romance and
absurdities, but the.company interpreted it in a
very satisfactory manner. Miss Bidwell was
ex as the Gypsy Queen and was warmly
applauded at each appearance. She was well
supported by the members of the company.
Miss Reynolds made sprightly gypsey lad,
and Mrs. Allen smart young gypsey girl.
This evening Miss Bidwell takes benefit
on which occasion she will play "The French
Spy" and EAST Lynne
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

TEMPERANCE RALLY AT, BRUNSWICK
Iu Brunswick according to custom grand
temperance rally was held on Fast Day. The
Bowdoinham Reform Club, about sixty strong,
visited the Brunswick Club, and were received
at Mason street church, where a public meet
ing was held and addresses made by Thomas
Mason, j. d. Kicker, Augustus Bryant, Thorn
as Tyler, w. H. Coffin and others. There was
large attendance. In the evening another
large meeting was held. The Brunswick Club
rendered collation. to the Bowdoinham people
between meetings. The speaking was kept up
until after midnight, when the visiting club
returned home on the Pullman train.
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Municipal Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
FRIDkY.-Thomas Morgan and Edward O'Brien.
Intoxication. Fined $500 each and COSTS
Ann O'Connor. Open shop ton Lords day. Fined
$40 and costs. Cleaves.
Thomas r. Sliney. Search and seizure. Fined $50
and costs Cleaves.
wilfred F. Coggns. Search and seizure. Fined
$50 and COSTS Paid.
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The fire is supposed to have originated from

The fire is supposed to have originated from
the embers of a burning brush pile that had
been hired near by in the evening, by boys.
The journal says curious mishap befel the
cargo of ice shipped in the sch Franconia from
Belfast for Jacksonville. She sailed March II,
with 10 tons well packed. OF this she deliv-
cred to the consignees only seven tons. Ex-
throughout the voyage, and she rolled to such
an extent as to render it impossible to pump
the water which accumulated from her hold,
and the ice in consequence rapidly wasted
There is no insurance against wastage of this
kind, and the loss falls entirely on the con-
signee.
YORK COUNTY.
The York County Savings Bank last week
declared semi-annual dividend of three per
rent
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

DIR1Go COUNCIL, No. 2, s. of L., are to give
a pound party at Arcana Hall on Friday even
ing next, April 28th. An entertainment CON
sisting of music (both instrumental and Vocai)'
recitations and speeches will enliven the eve
ming, and lively social time is expected. All
members of the order are cordially invited to
attend
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

WEsTRRooK SEMINARY.-A special meeting
of the Trustees of Westbrook Seminary was
held in this city yesterday, to make prelimina-
~ arrangements for the annual meeting to be
held ia June. No business of Importance was
transacted,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

PERSONS afflicted with dyspepsia will read
with interest the strong testimonial to the eff
cacy of DIR. Lorihg's Specific, which appears in
another column. The sale OF this medicine is
rapidly increasing, not because it is pulled, but
because it is meritorious.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

FIRE ALARM.-The alarm of fire just before
five o'clock Fast Day afternoon from box 46
was caused by fire being discovered in the grass
in the Western Cemetery. The department.
was promptly on hand and at once set about
the unusual task of putting out fire in grave
ward. The damage TO the trees was slight.
The origin of che fire is not known.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22
Supreme judicial Court.

BEFORE JUDGE VIRGIN.
FRIDAY.-McManus, administrator, VS.. Skolfeld,
Ell ais. To recover damages for causing the death of
EdwardlMcManus by reason of negligence in con-
structing staging for vessel. On trial.
Bradbury & Bradbury TOR plaintiff.
Reed for defendants.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

The ADELPHlAs.-The Adelphias of this city
gave two entertainments to full houses in Lew.
iston on Fast Day They will play SLIPPERY
Day" here in few weeks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

The best drive of the season is a lot of light
and dark grey twilled Dress Goods at &C.
These goods are an extra bargain, and would
be cheap at Soc. W. f. Studley, new store,
under Falmouth Hotel. apr22-3t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

The best assortment of Kid Gloves TO be
found in the city is at Studey's new store under
Falmouth Hotel. Every pair warranted. Please
call and see them. apr22-2t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22
THE COLLATERAL LOAN CO.

WILL hold its thirty second Auction Sale of un-
w redeemed goods on WEDNESDAY, April
26th, and following days, at its banking rooms, III
Summer Street, Boston, commencing each day at 10
o'clock, A. NJ.
This sao will include gold and silver watches. dia-
monds, solid silver ware, furniture pianos firearms
books, etc.. Goods on exhibition at o'clock the
morning OF Sale. apr1Sd6t
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THE PRESS.
New Advertisements To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Grand Calico Ball-City Hall.
Music Hall-Sheridan & Mack's.
Music Hall-Bryant's Minstrels.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
w. F. Studley-2.
5OO. Persons-Dr. Sibley.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
Base Ball and Bats-G. L. Bailey.
For Sale or to LIGHTHOUSE.
Gents Hosiery-Owen e. Moore.
Damaged Bleached Cottons-W. F. Studley.
William A. Pearce-Practfcal Plumber.
Agents.. B. Ford & Co.
New Store-W. II. SWEET.
Jump Seat Carriaee-wm. Allen, Jr.
To Rent-A. X. Shurtleff.
Seven New Houses-Wm. Allen, Jr.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Dry and Fancy Goods-F. o. Bailey & Co.
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CALL at Studley's before purchasing any of
you spring hosiery, and you will never regret it.
anr00-0t
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The Yankee Artillerist.

The drama entitled the Yankee Artillerist,
written by Mr.. Charles Banks Of this city and
brought out for the FIRST time Thursday evening
by the Grand Army and its friends, is proving
to be great success. Mr. Banks may con-
graduate himself on the signal hit he has
made. The production is varied and shows a
facility for bringing out on the stage many of
those scenes and incidents of the struggle of
the fathers of the Republic century since.
Gen. Knox is the hero of the piece and is most
prominent in all acts. AS no drama would be
complete without love affair and successful
marriage, the daughter of Boston ioyalist is
the girl the Yankee Artillerist, Gen. Knox,
leaves behind him. All the details are ceverly
worked up. Mr.. Banks will do we'll to try
again.
The piece was put upon the stage with great
care and excellent taste. The costumes, the
scenery and all those incidentals which 60 to
make up the successful presentation of such a
drama evinced excellent taste and conception
of what is fitting and necessary by those who
have taken the responsibility of the drama.
Thursday night City Hall was we'll filled, and
although the piece is long and rather more
time was taken than seemed necessary, deep
interest was sustained throughout. Friday
night the hall was full and the audience was
evidently well pleased with the excellent rendi-
tod of the popular piece.
Those who have labored so long and success.
fully to bring out so credtable a drama are de-
serving of great praise, and we are confident
that the public will fill City Hall again to-
night as they have the two nights previous.
The last performance will take place Monday
night. Don't fail to see tie Yankee Artiller-
list,
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EXPLORATION OF BEEF-A large force of
men are employed in packing beef on the AL
Ian steamer Sarmatian. The beef is brought
from the slaughter house OF j. A. and A. L.
Smith in Deering, and landed on the steamer
wharf, where it is taken 10 charge by long
line of men with trucks and conveyed to the
steamer. Here it is lowered into huge refrig
orator which has been built for its reception.
1t is situated on the third deck and divided OH
from the rest Of the ship. On one side there Is
an immense quantity of ice and on the other
side the beef is hung, in such a manner as pot
to touch but allow free circulation. A small
engine has been put in with blower attached,
and the air will be blown through the ice chest
into the beef room, thus keeping the beef
fresh all the while. In this way it is said the
beef will be just as nice when it is taken from
the ship in Liverpool as it is now. 1t will cost
$1,000 to arrange the steamer for this purpose.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

A VARIETY of Bird Houses for sale by Ken
dali & Whitney. apr1S At
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

800 PERSONS suffering from long standing dis
vicinity, have been cured or greatly benefited
duriBg the past few months by DR.. Slbley, and
have testified to the same. In view Of this
fact all persons In this community chemically
diseased should avail themselves of his medical
care during the next few months. Terms S.
for two months treatment, including medicine
and advice at any time. No. Wilmot street,
Opposite the Park. Office hours from 2 to
p: M, and Saturday evening. Patients at a
distance treated by mail. 22d1t&w1l*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

To restore healthy action of the system
when it has become Frustrated and debilitated
by long suffering from such distressing COM
plants as Brght's Disease, Kidney, Bladder
and Glandular troubles, Female Irregularities,
Sc, partake of DIR. BULLOCK'S KIDNEY
REMEDY, NEPHRETICUM. This powerful
agent never fails to establish health, and per.
maRently removes the most distressing cases.
apr18eod&w1w 1-16-31-46
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NOVELTY Plant Stands, 81 each, at Kendall
& Whitney's. apr18 at
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consideration. The subject was stated to be
the dangers which threaten this nation, and
how they may be averted.
All statesmen, all clear sighted, intelligent,
observing men, will admit, that we are, as we
ever have been, exposed to national perils.
1t is a delusion to suppose, that our nation
atty is secure beyond peradventure, and
that our government and institutions will OF
necessity be permanent There have been
perils all along our course, and there are
perils still. Allusion was made to some
perils which formerly existed, but do not ex-
list now. But there are dangers still, and
they should be looked at fairly. We have
not passed all danger of national disintegra-
ton from sectional prejudice, and feeling and
a desire for sectional influence and new Gen.
tres of power. There is danger, too, that
opposite parties, in the heat of their zeal, may
sacrifice principles, and the interests of the
nation as q whole, at the shrine of mere
partianship. Danger is to be apprehended
from the large infusion of those who have
been educated under governments, and are
not Americans by birth, or in sympathy, or
feeling.
There is danger, from the decline of national
virtue, and the corruption in the various de-
partments oflife This is the chief immediate
danger. To avert these threatened evils,
there should be cherished profound love for
the nation as whole, and a profound love
for virtue and uprightness. There should be
an effort to instruct those who come to us
from abroad, in the fundamental principles of
our government, and to induce them as citi-
zens to cherish a more intense interest in our
American nationality.
There should be woven into our system of
education profounder regard for what is
right and true, and constant effort made to
have our youth go into life, with thorough
honesty and uprightness, and with deep and
abiding conviction, that it is always foolish
bargain, when one sells his manhood for
wealth or office.
The sermon was eminently practical and
appropriate, and, itss several points were il
Illustrated with much clearness and force.
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Personal

Personal.
Rev. Mr.. Sill will commence his labors at ST.
Pauls church the first Sunday of May.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

TEMPERANCE MEETING AT WHITE ROCK
STATIoN.-At an early hour on Friday large
number of the citizens of White Rock assem-
bled at the Baptist church, and at 10 o'clock
were called to order by Geo. Ell. Moses of the
No. Gorham Reform Cub. After singing and
prayer, S. 7. Pearson of the Portland Reform
Club, was elected President of the meeting,
Roswell Ward of the No. Gorham club Secre-
tary, Rev. Mr.. Twarts of White Rock, Chap
lain, and one Vice President from each Climb
represented. After few introductory remarks
by the President, the chaplain welcomed the
delegates of the several reform clubs, and adj
dresses of ten minutes were made by members
of the different clubs present. In the after
noon the church was crowded and the remarks
of the gentlemen who spoke were listened to
with great interest, especially those of Mr..
Stevens of the Denmark club, and S. T. Pear
son of the Portland club. In the evening the
church was packed to its utmost capacity and
addresses were made by Fl. NJ Bryant of Lew.
iston, S. T. Pearson of Portland, and Others.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

PYLE's DIETETIC SALERATUs.-
acknowledged the best in use. Each pourd
bears the name of James Pyle. None genuine
without. une19S1y
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AUCTION SALES
Administrators Sale.

THO be sold at public auction on the premises, on
Il SATURDAY, the thirteenth day of May, A.
D. 1876, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, the homestead
farm in Gorham occupied by the late Charles Whit
ney, at the time OF his decease.
WILLIAM L. PRINCE,
Administrator of the Estate of Charles Whitney
ap12 dlaW3wW
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BRYANT's MINsTRELs.- Bryant's minstrel
troupe make their first appearance at Music
Hall Friday and Saturday of next week. They
have gained an excellent reputation wherever
they have been. The Pittsburg Post in speak
ing of them says: This excellent minstrel troupe
performed to large audience last night and
the entertainment was most heartily enjoyed.
The troupe is certainly one of the best that
ever visited this city. They will give two
I more performances, this afternoon and evening
/ and no lover Of refined minstrelsy should fail
y to attend.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-22

ODD FELLOWS GATHERING "A very pleasant
gathering of veteran Odd Fellows took place
at the meeting of Ancient Brothers Lodge,
Thursday. During the meeting several old
members who have not been in the lodge room
for years entered. Among them were Nathan
lei Crockett, now more than 80 Iyears of age,
James Todd, Benjamin Kingsbury, Robert
Dresser, Charles Hannaford, John Barbour.
William d. Little, Micah Sampson, John FL.
Dennison, Nathaniel 1. Mitchell, Thomas o.
Goold, Joseph Russell, Nathaniel Ridlon,
Samuel S. Rich, Andrew A. Osgood, and 9th
ers All of those named have been members
of this lodge more than thirty years. Yester-
day remarks were made by several members
present who proposed to organize an assocla-
ton of the veteran members of the order in
this vicinity, aud committee consisting Of
Past Grands W. D. Little, E. P. Banks aud
Micah Sampson were appointed to consider the
subject and report
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THE MUsEUM.-Bad weather and the many
amusements elsewhere caused the audience at
Mr.. George Ulmer's benefit last evening to be
smaller than it otherwise would have been, yet
the beneficiary had reason to feel gratifed at
the substantial recognition accorded him. He
was cordially received on his first appearance,
and heartily applauded throughout the even
ing. AS marks of regard his friends presented
to him during the evening roll of greenbacks
and very handsome amethyst ring.
The plays given were ''The Revolutionary Sol
dier," in which Mr.. Ulmer took the role Of
"Charles Mertou," to general acceptation, and
DOT" in which be appears in the strong char
acter of "Tackelton." This bill will be repeat
ed this afternoon and evening.
Monday morning the sale of seats begins for
Mr. Calder's benefit The announcement will
be hailed with pleasure by the many friends of
this popular actor, and they will see to it that
he has full house.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DAMAGED
BleaChed CottonS !

The above Good are Of good
quality. SLIGHTLY SOILED at
the Bieachery, but free from holes
or other imperfectiOns, and will be
sold at twO-thirds their real value.
Shall open ON Saturday, April
22d, n splendid assortment OF
NEW SPRING DRESS. GOODS.
Please call and Examine my
Goods and learn prices.
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Scalp M Oney.

Scalp Money.
In the PRESS of Monday is notice of the
presentation to Public Library of an ancient
agreement between Thomas Smith and Others.
on the one part, and Joseph Bailey, Jr. and
Others, scouters, and cruisers all of Falmouth,
whereby the party of the first part agree to fur
nish ammunition and provision sufficient for a
scout of sixty days against the Indians, at the
eastward; and. the scouters on their part agree
to endeavor "to discover cartivate and kill"
the said Indians for sixty days, and the scout
ers to receive two-thirds of the government
bounty, or scalps, and half the spoils, and
Smith and his associates to receive one-third
part of the bounty and half the spois. This
agreement it seems is dated at Falmouth Sept.
18th, 1857.
The principal of the party furnishing the
supplies was the Rev. Thomas Smith the min.
lister of the First Parish. By his journal we
learn that this was not Bailey's first Indian
hunt the same season. Under the date April
Goth 1857, is this entry. "Jas. Cox, Bailey and
others, sailed on cruise for six weeks after
the Penobscot Indians" "June I'd. Cox and
Bailey returned from their cruise after the In
dams, bringing with them the scalps of two
men whom they killed, two canoes. and a
quantity of oil, fish and feathers"
This was time of much anxiety ia Fal-
mouth and the neishboring towns. A French
and Indian war was in progress, and the In
dams had committed several acts in the from
tier towns. Joseph Knights of Windham,
who had been taken by the Indians the Sec
ond time, had escaped and arrived at Fall
mouth. Having knowledge of their lam
guage he was able to learn their intentions
He gathered at different times the fact that
party of one hundred and twenty Indians were
intending to scatter along the frontier in small
parties from Brunswick to Saco, to kill and
make prisoners of the sett.ers-for these scalps
and prisoners the French at Quebec paid a
bounty. This report by Knights aroused the
people, who volunteered to go in pursuit of the
invading Indians. and four companies from
Falmouth went into the woods under the COM
mand of Captains Milk, Ilsley, Skillings and
Berry. All were men of good standing in
town. The Provincial government offered 5000
bounty for Indian scaps, which stimulated
private enterprise.
This published agreement shows how the
parties were fitted out and how the spells were
divided, and also that the minister of the town
was willing to take a risk in one. But for the
discovery of this old document the following
item in the minister's journal is inexplicable.
March 18th, 1858. L received 165 pounds,
and SO from Cox, my part Of scalp
money"
Until now this entry in the journal has been
puzzle to me. WIG.
WINDHAM, Apr 8.
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DIR. Smaller preached from Isaiah lix. IA !:
"And judgment is turned away backward,
and justice standeth afar off; for truth is
fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter"
This was a sermon for the times, and In in
PRODUCING it the preacher referred to the iu-
structive lessons to be derived from history,
in regard to Gods dealing with nations. He
spoke particularly of the Jewish nation
their days of prosperity and strength, when
they were obedient and virtuous; their days
of adversely and weakness, when they turned
away from God, and were regardless of his
requirements and his truth. 1t was a dark
eriod in their history when the prophet
uttered these truthful words, and the causes
were already at work which resulted in theil
national ruin. And though this government
was in many respects different from ours
there are certain principles underlying al
forms of government which are in thei
nature unchangeably the same. Hence s,
far as the words of the prophet are applicabl
| to this nation, they are worthy of our seriou
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KNOX COUNTY.

The house of Capt J. J. Drinkwater of Rock
land, was slightly damaged on Thursday morn
caused by a child, who, it is said, set lively
little fire in closet 10 burn up litter of kit
tens.
The schooner Lottie Ames, Capt. E. R. Nash
of Rockland, made the passage from Rockland
to the wharf in Philadelphia in three days.
Minot Tolman & Sons propose to build car
rage road to the summit of Mt. Pleasant, the
present season. They will also provide facil-
ties for the amusement of parties visiting the
mountain, and hope to have the work done in
season for centennial celebration on the
Fourth.
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OXFORD COUNTY.

Capt. Thomas Sprout of Waldoboro, who's
leg was broken at sea few months since, ar
rived home TUESDAY,
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The Journal says: The graduating class 0
the Augusta high school have just obtaire
their class rings. They consist of bands {
plain gold, with the figures ''76'' engraved o.
the outside Inside are the initials of thei
motto-"Senaper Fidelis, Semper Paratus."
The Journal says: Ten families of Frenc
Canadians have come to this city, and will g
to work in the factories of the Sprague Mani
featuring Co. With parents and children, th
families number some 40 persons in all.