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The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

De W. 1Ohh Observation-Disclosures
OGice Hours.
From 90 m to $50 p m, Sundays excepted
sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from TO 10 IN.
PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. a. 1875.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Boston and intermediate offices. Arrive at 1.20
p M and 1890 a. m. Close at $40 m, and 80 and
Boston and the West. Arrive at 5OOpm.
intermediate or Way Mails via Boston and Maine
Railway Arrive at 12O and 500 pm. Close at
$40 m and 2.30 pm.
Great Southern and Western Arrive at 100 p. m.
and i2.3O m. Close at $40 m, 23O and 900 p. m.
Bangor, Mattawamkeag and connecting routes.
Arrive at 800 p. m. Close at 1880 p. m.
Augusta and connecting routes. Arrive at 600 a.
m; and 90 P. m. Close at 1890 and 500 p. m.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East Arrive
at 200 am. Close at 900 p m.
Skowhegan, intermediate offices and the north.
Arrive at 800 p. m. Close at II. 80 o. M
Skowhegan closed pouch closes at 900 p m.
Canada and intermediate offices, via G. L. R. Ar
rive at 22o 2. m; Close at 1245 pm.
Morning Northwestern by G. 4. R. Arrive at s.45 a
Lewiston and Auburn. Arrive at 900 a. m, 800
and $50 p M Close at $50 M - 30 and 500 p.
Rochester, N H., and intermediate offices. Arrive
at l. 45 and 1125 m. Close at 7.3O m, and
North Conway and other offices on the P & O.
R. Arrive at 11.25 m, and 5.55 m. Close at 7.45
a. m. and 2.16 pm.
By the Bridgton Stage. Arrive at p m. Close at
$50 m.
PASSPORT, via each steamer. Arrive at 600 m.
Castine, Deer Isle, sedgwick, Mount Desert, Mill
Arrive at a m. Close at IN.
., Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island. Arrive
Thursday at 6 m. Close Saturday at $50 pm.
Saturday at D m.
Foreign Mails via New York, day previous to sail.
ing OF steamers, Close at 230 p m.
Collections from Street letter boxes at 90 a. H.
Il M. and 90 and 500 p. m.
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MASONIC
At Masonic Hall, No. SO Exchange Street.

~ uuSOHtc f1Utt, NO. 10 ECcRQHge street.
YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGEs-Ancien. Land Mark first Wednes-
day; Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CHAPTERs-GreenleafR R. A. c., first Monday; Mt
Vernon, R. A. c., third Monday.
CoUNcIL-Portland G. R. & S. Masters, second
Monday.
COMMANDMENTS OF K. T.-Portland, fourth Mon.
day: st. Adams, second Thursday.
GRAND BopIEs-Grand Lodge, first Tuesday il
May; Grand Chapter, first Tuesday evening in May
Grand Council, Wednesday 8 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 first
Friday.
CoUNcIL-Portland Council P. of j cond Fri
day.
CHAPTER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de H., third
Friday.
CoNsIsToRY-Maine Consistory, S. P. R. S., fourth
Friday in March, June, September and December.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

SCHOOL COMMITTEE. last meeting of
the School Committee was held Wednesday
evening The annual report of the committee
was read and will be presented at the next
meeting of the City Council The annual re-
port of the Superintendent was read and ac-
cepted.
1t was voted that there should be instruction
in the art of teaching furnis hed the graduates
of the High School, and others wishing to be
teachers in this city, once week, under the
direction of the Superintendent, until the close
Of the year, when the comrnittee propose
establishing a class for full normal instruction.
The following resolution passed unanimously.
,od Rssolued, That we desire to place upon our
manifested by His Honor, Mayor R. M. Rich
ardson, in the welfare of the public schools of
this city, and the cause of education generally,
10 his connection with this Board, and also of
the fidelity and impartialty with which he has
presided over our deliberations during the past
year.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

PROBABLE FATAL ACCIDENT "Wednesday
afternoon Mr. William Chase. formerly of this
city, left here to return to his home at Paris
Hill. In jumping from the train at Paris Hill
he slipped and the car wheels passed over both
legs, crushing them shockingly. Both limbs
were amputated but it is not thought he can
recover. He has life policy in the Travellers
OF Hartford, at the agency of A. J. Chase, for
$4,000. and one for $4,000 in the Hartford at
the agency of Rollins Loring & Adams. He
is also member of Ancient Brothers Lodge
and Machigonne Eucampment of Odd Fellows,
and from the Odd Fellows Mutual Relief AS
ISOLATION, his family will receive $145O
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

1t is to be hoped that the new City Govern
ment will select for Overseers of the Poor, per-
sons who will be able to give more prompt
attention to their official duties. "The poor we
have always with u.s. and cases requiring i'm
mediate attention are liable to be at tine Office
at any hour of the day, and any day of the
week. Women and children, as we'll as the
selectmen and overseers of other towns, cannot
be suitably attended to during single hour on
two days of the week, which is all the time
that the business gentlemen composing the
present board have been able to devote to their
official duties. A CITIZEN.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

Observation-Disclosures our readers will find
the advertisement of the lecture of Rev. Chas.
Chiniquy, formerly Roman Catholic clergy
man of considerable reputation in Canada, both
in connection with his efforts in the cause of
total abstinence and for his opposition to the
demands of the church He is now Protes.
tant and his lectures have attracted much at
tention in Canada and elsewhere. The price
of admission is fifteen cents and the lecture
comes off next Friday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

THE JAIL WORKSHOP. The Jail workshop is
proving a success, as it was predicted it would
AT present there are thirty-fve men at work,
and they are turning out good work. 1t IS
thought that the box mandatory will be
opened ere long. The prisoners can be visited
by their friends from 10 a. m. to - m. and from
2 to p. m,
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

The INFANrRY's Loss AND PRocToR's
GAIN.-At recent meeting of the Portland
Light Infantry it was decided that the ex-
treasurer, Mr.. Proctor, had $199 belonging to
the company when he left town. No member
OF the company has heard from Proctor since
his departure
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I. o. o. F.
"IT ~ n

n Odd Fellows' Hall, No. sS Ercsange Street.
LoDeEs-Maine, on Monday evenings; Ancient
Brothers, on Thursday evenings Ligonia, on Friday
yenings; Beacon, on Tuesday evenings; Ivy, D., O.
R., second and fourth SATURDAY..
Observation-Disclosures first and third Wed
nesdays Eastern Star, second and fourth Wednes
days; Portland, first and third Saturdays.
RELIEF AssOCIATIoN-Every third Tuesday in the
month.
BENEFIT AssocIATIoN.-Board Of Directors meet
first Monday evening of each month. Association
meets first Monday evening of January, April, July
and October.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

SELECT READING.-Miss Celia E. Valentine,
recently of Newton, Mass, will give select
reading under the auspices of the Portland
Temperance Reform Club at the Young Mems
men christian Association Hall, on Monday
evening, March ID, at Il o'clock. Miss Valen-
tine is highly spoken of as an accomplished
reader. NO admission fee is charged, but coll
lection Will be taken to aid the club in furnish
ing their new rooms
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

THE MUsEUM.-This evening Mr.. Proctor
takes a benefit, and will doubtless be greeted
by crowded house. The play selected is
"Othelo," and considerable curiosity is felt
among our older theatre-goers to see Mr.. Proc.
tor once more in the character of the Moor.
This is the only occasion on which the play
will be presented, as the "Jibbenanosay" is on
the bills for tomorrow night.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

MARCH CIVIL TERM, 1876--sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
THURsDAY.-Paul E. Merrill VS.. George T. Mer-
rl Action to recover back $219 GO paid to take up
note secured by mortgage, under protest that
there was nothing due upon it. On trial.
Mattocks & Fox for plaintiff.
Vinton for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

PEOPLE OR PEOPLES. "A discussion has aris-
en- in town whether the use of the word peoples,
people being collective noun, is proper Peo-
pie is certainly the more common form, but
peoples in the sense of nations or races is prop
er. though only occasionally used.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10
CITY AND VICINITY.


MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Davis & Coz.
Striped Shirts ukesbury & Co.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Frank H. Skillings-Paris FIGURING Co.
Sovereigns of Industry.
Notice-W. L. Pennell.
Goodyear Pocket Gymnasium-Hall
AUCTION COLUMN.
Modern Oil Paintings-F. o. Bailey G. Co.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10
Municipal COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
THURsDAY.-PatIick Boyle and Patrick Kelley.
Intoxication. Fined S. each with costs. Commit
ted. -
Levi W. Atwood. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Paid.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

HIGH STREET CHURcH.-Pfayer meeting
will be held in the vestry of High street church
this evening at half past seven o'clock. The
public are cordially invited.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10
Rrief .TOffiuRs.

Yesterday morning on the arrival of the
steamer Bermuda Deputy Williams and officer
Garland arrested Albert Eagan, youth about
10 years of age, who ran away from his home
in Halifax, taking with him his fathers pocket
book containing $50 in money.
"Only sweet little letter" is on the road to
popularity. Skiff & Gaylords troupe have
taken it up.
The hotels are doing a fine business just now.
Damon and Pythias will be given Saturday
afternoon at the Museum.
The steamer Lewiston on her second trip East
last evening took large freight and good
numbered passengers.
Dusty streets will be in order in day or two.
The public are earnestly and cordially invit.
ed to attend the Union Gospel Temperance
meeting this evening at the Allen Mission.
Rev. Mr.. McWhinnie of Free Street Baptist
church will preach at the Allen Mission next
Sabbath afternoon.
The Reform Club will hold public meeting
this evening the hall of the Y. M g. Associa-
ton, commencing at y o'clock.
DIR. ingalls, reports the cases of small pox at
East Deering as all dong well, with prospect
of no new cases. The disease has fortunately
been confined to the inmates of the house in
which it first appeared.
High School class IA give another assembly
at Reception Hall, Wednesday evening.
Frank Sexton, the clog dancer, was great
addition to Skiff & Gaylord's show last night.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

AFFRAY.-Last evening two sailors belong
Ing on the schooner Keystone INDUCED in
fight on Central wharf. Officers Place. Covell,
Garland and Rice arrested them.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10
Stated Meetings.
CITY GOVERNMENT.

The regular meetings of the City Council take place
the first Monday evening of each month.
The School Committee meetthe fourth Monday eve-
ming Of each month.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

DAVIS q Co. have marked down to suit the
times, a lot of Linen Collars and Cuffs, also a
lot OF plain and fancy hemstitched Handker.
chiefs to % cents, former prices on these goods
45, 30 and 60 cents. Another lot of Silk Hand
kerchiefs, fancy and white, at so cents, worth
from 90 cents to $125; also few in very fine
goods worth from $1.75 to So 25, marked down
81. Ladies, if you want to get goods very
low, go to Davis & Cos.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

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
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

CHILDREN's all Linen Handkerchiefs, hem
med, ready for use, for % cents. Nelson &
Co.. 495 Congress street, just above the Preble
House. marc ct
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

Mrs. ROBERT MURPHY writes that she en-
ployed several skilliul physicians and paid out
hundreds of dollars for medicines, and was cur
ed by Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam.
mr6eod1w
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PROBATE NOTICES.
To I'LL Persons interested i'm either of the
EEtafes hereinafter nameds

Estates hereinafter named.
"A Court of Probate held at Portland. within
"A and for the County of Cumberland, on the third
Tuesday OF February in the wear of our Lord.
eighteen hundred and seventy-six, the following
matters having been presented for the action there
upon hereinafter indicated; 1t is hereby ORDERED,
that notice thereof be given to all persons interested
Dy causing copy OF this order to be published
three weeks successfully in the Maine State Press
and Eastern Argus papers printed at Portland aore
sald that they may appear at Probate Court, TO be
held at said Portland on the third Tuesday Of March,
ten OF the clock in the forenoon and be heard
thereon, and object If they see cause.
HANNAH E. HICKS, minor child and heir of Ora
Hicks. late Of Harrison deceased. Account present.
ed for allowance by George W. Bracket, Guardian.
JAMES r. CURTIS minor child and heir of John
Curtis, late of Brunswick, deceased. Account pre-
sented for allowance by Letitia A. Curtis Guardian
JOHN CURTIS. late of Brunswick, deceased. Ae-
counts presented for allowance by Letia A. Vartis,
trustee under the provisions Of the will of said de-
ceased, for the benefit of William j. Curtis and
others.
INEVITABLE MERRILL, late of Brunswick, de-
ceased. Petition that Charles Crossman of Bruns-
wick may be appointed Administrator presented by
Osgood Sylvester, brother OF said deceased.
GEORGE W. CHANDLER, late OF New Glouces-
ter, deceased First account presented for allow
ance by Albion Keith, Administ ator.
SYLVANUS SwEETSIR, late Of North Var
mouth, deceased. Petition for license to sell and
convey real estate presented by Nathaniel W. F.
Sweetsir, Administrator.
SAMUEL ROSS, late of Cumberland, deceased.
Ross, Administrator
CHARLES W BREED minor child and heir Of
Charles Breed, late of Portland, deceased. Petit
ton for license to sell and convey certain real estate
presen' ed by Charles A Walden. Guardian.
CHASE, CRAM & STURTEVANT, of Portland,
Jnsolvents. Final account presented for allowance
by Byron d. Verrill, Assignee.
BYRON GREENOUGH,l late of Portland, deceased
Final account presented for allowance by A. L. Gill
key, Executor.
ELIZA SAWYER, late Of Portland, deceased.
Petition that Joseph A. Locke OF Portland may be
appointed Administrator, presented by Mary X.
Sawyer, sister of said deceased.
MARGARET p. WHITMAN, late of Portland
deceased. First account and private claim against
said estate, presented for allowance by james H.
Baker, Executor.
JOHN HAMILTON 3D. late of Cumberland, de-
ceased Petition that James E.~Mans6eld may be
appointed Administrator Also petition for assign
ment or dover in real estate presented by Eliza B.
Hamilton, widow of said deceased.
ENOS POOLE, late of Cumberland, deceased
Petition that Jesse B. Sweetser may be appointed
Administrator, presented by Matilda NJ. Pool, widow
of said deceased.
NATHAN CLEAVES, Judge.
A true copy Of the original order.
Attest: HORACE j. BRADBURY, Register.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

SKIFF & GAYLoRD.-This minstrel troupe did
not give their usual good performance last
evening. The troupe is sadly disorganized, and
the performance in consequence is not first
class. Some lo"al talent and many old songs
and jokes were introduced to help them ont
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

GENTS all Linen Handkerchief hemmed,
ready TOR use, 10 cents each. Nelson & Co.,
495 Congress street, just above the Prebe
House. mare 81
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THE AERATED
Oxygen Treatment.

n GENUINE cure for Catarrh, Asthma, Rheuma-
"A tism, Dyspepsia, Lung and all Chronic Dis
eases is still offered to all who afflicted, at $50
Congress Street, Portland, Me-, Room s,
CahoOn Block, where large number of testi-
monials can be seen.
Consultation and trial dosefree. ja12tfisSwtf1O
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

'ONLY Sweet Little Letter. is the title of
the latest popular song. 1t can be obtained of
the publishers, Collins & Buxton, 522 Con.
gress street. If
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

LADIES all Linen Handkerchiefs, hemmed
ready'for use, for 25 cents. Nelson g. Co.,
1876 Congress street, just above the Preble
House. mar9 st
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

STRIPED SKIRTs.-We shall open on Friday,
March 10th, the cheapest line of skirts in ore
and two ruffles, best quality, ever offered in
this city.
Spring Prints-One case of white ground
good styles which have never been sold less
than 10 cents, for 6a cents per yard
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

HAMBURS EDGINGs.-Best bargains yet In
Hamburgs. See the lot we offer at 20 cents.
q
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

A house occupied by two families, Mrs. Fay
and Mrs. Margaret Cannon, of Belfast, was
burned Monday night, March 9th. but most of
their household effects were saved Loss 5000;
insurance $3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

oo' Congress street, between Oak and CascO
streets. mr1O1w
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PORTLAND POST OFFICE.

=. w. 1ODDARD POSTMASTER.
y. w. fOhk Observation-Disclosures
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SOMERSET COUNTY,

Thursday, March I'd, Mr.. William Remck of
Starks, met with very sad accident. He went
into the barn of the late Mr.. John Merry to
look at some stock, and in trying to step over a
COW that was lying down slipped and fell on
the cows back. The COW became frightened
and jumped up, throwing Mr.. r. over her head
against the stanchion, breaking his leg between
the knee and ankle. and it is thought that he
received internal injuries that may prove fatal,
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 10, 1876

THE PRESS
May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of Fes
sender Bros, Marquis Brunei & Co.. Andrews.
wentworth, Moses, N. B. Kendrick, and Chisholm
Bros, ON all trains that run out of the city.
At Biddeford, of Phillsbury.
At Saco, of L. Hodgdon,
At Wateryille, of j. S. Carter.
At Bath, of j. .. Shaw,
AT lewiston Of French Bros, and Stevens & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

The dollar store of Brown Bros. was entered
on the night of March 9TH, through window
in the rear of the building, and quantity Of
goods distracted. The value of the goods stol-
en- is not known. The store was in charge of
a sheriff the goods having been attached.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

Omce Hours.
From 90 m to $50 m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers aud General Delivery
from to 10 a. IN.
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f o Il S A L e

IN Yarmouth Upper Village. s minutes walk from
L depot, a II story house containing 10 finished
rooms, with cisern and well in the cellar large new
stable, and all in good repair. Lot containing about
acre of ground. For further particulars apply to
A Il. SMALL,
mar7d6Swtf Yarmouth Village.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

The Maine Dairymen's. Association will NEE
at Newport on the 18th, 18th and 18th insts. Il
is hoped that the various cheese factory corpor
atoms will send delegates.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-10

FARMINGToN.--Modera DIR. P. Dyer; Clerk, j.
W. Merrill Selectmen, Chas. B. Russell, Benz.
Goodwin, q H. Greenwood; Treasurer, P. P. Tufts i;
8. s Com, Hiram T1tcomb; Collector, Andrew s..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-12

Domestic Markets.

NEW YORK, july ll.-Morey, closed dull and :"
easv at pam market hIm Io. st, adS new hves
ii1s state bonds quiet and nominal Louisians
steady mddling %p1nSas NJ
.ans;rts 1880 exports to Grea. Britain s232: to
Frarce 5lo7; to the continent l4sO; net receipts
Futures closed etc adv and firm; closing stea adv;
sales III 500 bales az follows: July lls4c; Ausust
II 23-s20liasc: Septt mber II 2.R0llac; october
her ii oil 932c; January II oil 1899; February
ii i7-32all 9l6c March II % SIC; April !! 2,-32d
llbc; May II 3l2G2 ls2e; June ~ az s1oc: ID
teHdency. Wheat higher at ss7s 0ssc. Corn
frmtr at 49, a463c. Oats &C h gheRR vs f dmli
s sp%e %pe Z. 4VH Bare e drmer at Sc
Flour slill strong in buyers favor; Me .
export and home trade inquiry. urades naG'e ~, ~
spOil by the hot weather are strongly pre- sssd JOE
ssle. Super6ne Western and state 8 80. South
e,n -four quiet and heavy; common 70 ialr extra
IS coed to choise o as Inferior grades
port DE- mand light; parcels being Injured Dy not
weather almost unstable. Corn lOlkc lower;
= = decline; Sc for graded mixed; SOC tor white
Western and state, the latter choice 3404ac 1or
White CoesRo quiet and INC E to s 9sad
zeining refined firm. Molasses-oroceIy grades sis
quiet and unchanged. Rice quiet and unchanged
chspssd II Turpentine frner; sose. Leather and
wool quiet. FORK lower, new mese e2o. Lard
lower; closing heavy; prime steam ll.7ZOil:.Izc.
WHISKY dull; held at 81 1913 with 81 10 bid.
Freigbts rmsr; cotton by sali ss2d; by steam Sd:
demand. wheat dull. Corn quiet and steady;
4704sc. Oats dull and unchanged; Rye inactive:
Barley nominal and unchanged; Pork qnet;
no sales. Bulk meats fair demand shoulders
A6k as lOc clear rib sides 10 SOC; clear sdes TO- IS
0l087hc. Bacon quiet and steady; shoulders ga
9kc; clear rib sides II &c; clear sides l2c. Hogs
.ctive; l00l5c lower; heavy st 3706 so. Whisky
STEADY; 81 10.
rcarce and wsnt4 at 64d7; others dull. Wheat
Cash unchanged; 81 81. Corn dull and lower; No
2mjxed 4Oaa a4lc Oats duh and d. coping; No.
17h 02shc cash the outside figure for strictly
fresh. Rye firmtr 64c. Whisky duls 81 II. Pora
quiet and unchanged; jobbing at $50 80; Lard IN
sctive; llAc. Bulk meats easier; shoulders . 4
8Mc; clear rib LOB Ol0s5c; clear sides loS lie
Bacon weaker; shoulders Sc; clear RIB and Cit al
aides llk 0ll5s 0l2c. Hogs ste ady and unchanged
Cattle quiet and unchanged.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-12
RIVER REPORT-3 P. N.
Below high water mark Of 1874.
The Massacre Of Custer.

The massacre OF Custer and his command
has many features in common with those of
IN occurrence which excited the whole
country forty years agO-tbe destruction of
Major Dade's command. 1t happened at
the outbreak of hostilities in Florida be-
tween the SemiDOles and the government
forces, December %, 1885
Major Dade, of the Fourth Infantry, with
Captain Gardner, Lieutenant Bassinger
and Lie lieutenant Henderson, Second Artil-
lery; Captain Prayer and Lieutenants
Nudge and Kesis, Third Artillery, and
Surgeon Gatlin, United States army. was
on his way to the relief Of Fort King,
thre tened by hostile Indians. The com
mand was attacked at nine o'clock in the
morning by party of $50 ambushed
Seminoles. led by the chiefs Mean
Opy, Jumper and Alligator. The sol
diers made desperate resistance, but
owing to the nature of the ground, it was
of no avail. One of the attacking Semi
noles, who was subsequently captured, said,
''There was little man, great brave,
who shook his sword at the soldiers aud
said, Go dam'-nO fife ball could hit him. y
In the end every officer and man in the
command was killed, the negro slaves of
the Seminoles being sent upon the ground
to dispatch the wOunded.-Neac York Sun.