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The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

THE RALDwINs AN exchange in speaking
of the performances of the Baldwins, who are
to appear here tomorrow evening, says: Round
after round of applause follows the exposure of
each mystical performance, and the audiences
are fairly convulsed with laughter at the ludi-
crous solution the most supernatural tests. The
EXPOSE is most amusing from the fact that
the tests are all first given as genuine Spirit.
ual performance, and the wonder and awe of
the spectators excited by the feats of daberic
and sepulchral illusions that apparently defy
solution. When these puzzling tests are ex-
posed the explanation is so simple as to excite
the merriment of all.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

PROF. HENRY Box BRowN.-Ths genius,
who gave entertainments in Old City Hall
twenty-six years ago, appeared at Mechanics
Hall last evening in his novel entertainment
There were but few present, but the tricks per
formed were very cleverly done. This evening
he will give the history of his escape from slav
cry in 1S49,in box, and be carries the box witt
him and has ii on the stage. His little daugh
ter will also assist, and perform several feats O
sleight of hand
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

A CASE OF DAMAGEs.-For the last two days
Nathan Webb, Esq. has been hearing a case
as Master of Admiralty, in the United States
Court room. The steamer Cambridge was re-
Gently libelled for collision with the schooner
Phoenix in the Penobscot river some time since.
This hearing was to settle the amount of dam
age the steamer should pay the schooner. A,
A, StroLt, Esq appeared for the owners of the
schooner, and W. L. Putnam, Esq. for the
owners of the steamer. The hearing was con-
cluded last night and the decision will be rem
dered to Judge Fox for his approval, when it
is m ade up
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
Supreme Judicial Court.
BEFORE JUDGE VIRGIN.

WEpNEsDAY.-TEe January term of this cour
commenced yesterday morning. Rev. DR.. Hill opened
the court with prayer There being cases in read
mess for trial the ures dismissed until Monday
morning. No cases having been marked for trial,
parties not then readiness will lose the opportuni-
ty of hearing.
The followiu. is the jury: George Aldrich, Free
port, fireman; G. W. Bicknel, Otisfeld; N. N
Chute Brldg A. E. Haskell, Cape Elizabeth; D.
Hamblen, Portland; G. Hitchcock, Yarmouth; j,
Jack, Deeling; y. A. Libby, Scarboro; u. l.. Libby
Gray; j. P. Libby, Westbrook; S. Latham, Fal-
mouth; B. B. Moore, Brunswick.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

Speaker Nealley's wife is seriously ill at her
home in Bangor.
Hon. f. A. Pike, member of the House from
Calais, was rendered the position of chairman
of the judiciary committee, but declined, as his
engagements would prevent him from filling
the place.
Mr.. John Porteous leaves the city for Mon
treal to-day and it is very probable that he will
be stationed there hereafter Mr. Hickson, the
general manager of the Grand Trunk, is con-
templating trip to Europe soon. Mr.. John
Mains is understood to be Mr.. Porteous' sue
cessor as agent of the road in this city
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
MASONIC
at Masonic Hall, No. Ss Exchange Str.

At Masonic Hall, No. Ss Exchange Street.
YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGEs-Ancient Land Mark, first Wednes-
day; Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CHAPTERs-GreenleafR r. A. c., first Monday; Mt.
Vernon, K. A. c., third Monday.
CoUNcIL-Portland c. R. & s. Masters, second
Monday.
COMMUNICATES OF K. 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. M; Grand Com
mandery, Wednesday evening.
MASONIC RELIEF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 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.
CoUNoIL-Portland Council P. of j. second Fri
day.
J IAPTER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de H., third
FriIay.
CoNsIsToRY-Maine Consstory, s. P, r. s., fourth
Friday in March, June, September and December.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

THIEVES ARRESTED. Last Sunday night
the postofice and railroad depot at Gardiner
were broken into by thieves and twenty dollars
in money stolen. Detective John s. Head
was at once put upon the track. On Monday
he arrested Frank Brown in Gardiner, and on
Tuesday William Cass in Lewiston. The &C.
c1sed men were brought before the United
States Comm issioner in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

I'm Hay and Grain So per month, on Hay $3.50
" week. Good buildings, sunny yard, running
water, hay of first quality horses well cared for
Carriages stored without extra charge. The best of
references given when required.
q. ID. SMALL,
13d3m1ms Cornish. Me.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
Frank Cardiff and David welch each pleaded gull

Frank Cardiff and David WEIGH each pleaded gull
ty to larceny Of tobacco from John Dennis g. Co.
James W. WATSON, larceny OF property from the
Grand Trunk Railroad Company Plea guilty.
Julia WEIGH, larceny OF money frcm Bridget
Blake. Previous conviction alleged, constituting her
common thief. Plea guilty.
Dawson McGilhchy paid fine of $500 and costs
upon an indictment for liquor nuisance this term.
The prospect is now that there will be very few
criminal trials this term.
The Court was occupied large part of the after
noen in taking recognzances from day to day in liz
cases.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
GOrham.

At meeting of Harmony Lodge Of Gorham,
Free and Accepted Masons, Tuesday evening,
the following officers were elected:
Master-Kimball Eastman
Senior Warden-L Harmon
Junior Warden-W. Clements.
Treasurer-H. r. Millett.
Secretaty-J. G. Watson.
Deacons-Messrs. Agry and Chadbourne
Stewards-Messrs. Libby and Reed.
Finance Committee-Lswis Mcclellan, r. G..
Harding, John Hinckley.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT special meet
ing of the Portland Law Students Club, Tues
day evening, the following officers were elected
for the ensui ng year: President, F. S. Water
house; Vice President, G. S. Fernald; Secre
tary and Treasurer, G. d. Rand; Executive
Committee, F. S. Warehouse, Fl. G. White,
+, G. Payson
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Bridgton-Lot of land from Horace Gore to
George r. Bean.
Harrison-Lot of land containing go acres,
with the buildings thereon, from Lewis G.
Bracket to Samuel III. Legrow.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
MARRIED..

In this city, Jan. A.. by Rev. W. M. Sterling, Sid
new Fl. Ltlefeld of Wells and Miss Augusta M
Hall of Portland.
In this city. Jan. o. by Rev. G. j. Clark, Robert
Deane and Miss Martha c. McKenney, all OF Port
land.
In this city, Jan. 10, by Rev. DR.. Carruthers, Lewis
M. Sawyer and Miss Helen NJ Wilbur, both OF Port
land
In Fryeburg, Jan. s, Nathan S. Boothby of Con-
way, n H., and Miss Amedia j. Miller of Brown
field, Me.
ma Butler.
In Belgrade, Jan. s, Samuel Whitehousc, Jr., and
Miss Emma e. Yeaton.
In Hallowell. Dec "a, Geo. D. Wyman and Miss
Addie W. p. Woodward.
In Augusta Jan. 8, Frank R. Partridge and Miss
Mae Carrie Kempton.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

1t is reported that BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP
has, since its introduction in the United States
reached the immense sale of 10000 dozen per year
Over 5000 Druggist have ordered this medicine
direct from the Factory, at Woodbury., N. j., and
not one has reported single failure, but every
letter speaks of its astonishing success in curing
severe Coughs, Colds settled on the Breast, Con.
sumption, or any disease of the Throat and Lungs
We advise any person that has any predispositon tt
weak Lungs, to go to their Druggists-and gel
this Medicine, or inquire about it. Regular size
rs cents; Sample Bottle, 10 cents. Two doses viii
relieve any case. Don't neglect your cough.
oct20 deOm1y
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
STATE NEWS
ANDRosCOGGIN COUNTY.

ANDRosCOGGIN COUNTY.
Monday night almost the entire roof, about
10000 square feet of Newman & Lara's ice
house was crushed by the heavy weight of ice
and snow which rested on it,
Calvin Record, Esq, of Auburn, and wife,
celebrated the 25th anniversary of their mar
rage Monday evening. The presents were
many and valuable.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The water in the Saco is very low and but lit.
tie business is being done at the lumber mill OF
Messrs. Lord, Cousins q Banks in Steep Falls.
KENNEBEo COUNTY.
The Street Commissioner of Gardiner set
nine tramps to work at clearing out the snow
from the sides of Water street and the sewer
CRATES Sunday afternoon.
PENoBsCOT COUNTY.
The roof of the boiler house of the Hinckley
& Egery Iron Company at Saltwater, was crush
ed Monday morning. The boiler house is a fire
proof building, with an iron roof 60x40 feet
and had from two to three feet of snow lying
on it when it gave way, tearing out one end OF
the building down as far as the boiler, and do.
ing considerable other damage. A temporary
roof will be put on the building Immediately.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Mrs Berta, wife of John Atus of Machas.
died suddenly last Saturday. She was at work
and fell dead IN her house. She had been as
wellas usual.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
DIED.

In Boothbay, Jan. 6, Mamie G. Aud, aged years
months; Sth. Fannie e. Aud aged IA years,-ch-
dren of R. and S. L. Aud. Boston papers please
copyl
in Bath, Jan. 6, Mrs George G., wife of H. A.
Duncan, aged 80 years months.
In Georgetown. Jan. z, Mrs. Louisa p, wife OF
Moses Riggs, aged 81 years months o
In Auburn. Dec 49, Miss Lovena Smith, aged 20
years months
In North Vassalboro Dec. 80, Mrs. Annie Axon.
aged SO wears.
In Hallowel, Jan. 2, Mrs. Mary j. Noen, aged 40
years.
In Auburn. Jan. ., Mr.. Ezra c. Brett, aged 81
years II months.
In waterve, Jan. 5. Mrs. Clara A. Hilton, aged
81 years months.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

The great remedy for Consumption. This
well known remedy is offered to the public,
sanctioned by the experience of over forty
years; and when resorted to in season, seldom
fails to effect speedy cure OF Coughs. Colds,
Group, Bronchitis, Influenza, Whooping Cough,
Side, Bleeding at the Lungs, Liver Complaint.
etc. Beware Of counterfets! Remember that
the genuine Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry
has on the outside wrapper the signature of 81
Butts" and the printed name of the proprie-
tors Seth w. Fowle & Sons, Boston, All
others are base limitations. Examine the
wrapper carefully before purchasing.
ian S--aod2yu1u
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

Odd FeIlows' Hall, Harrington Btock, Congress st.
LoDGEs-Maine, Cd Monday evenings; Ancient
Brothers, on Thursday evenings; Ligonia on Friday
venngs; 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 Fridays
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., 1877-01-11

The furniture of tbs Windsor Hotel, on Fifth
avenue, between Forty-sixth and Forty-seyenth
streets, with the decorations, doors, trimmings,
wainscoting and mantels on the parlor floor,
were executed by the celebrated firm of Pot
tier & Stymes Manufacturing Co, in their
highest artistic style. The fittings and furn
ishing cost over 100000, and everything from
the sub-celar to the Mansard roof is of the
best, and the result of a practical knowledge OF
the wants of the travelling community.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

LADIES! the best corset ever sold in this city
is the UTOPIA. 1t has one hundred bones; is
made in light shade, closely Initiating the
French, and for durability and perfect fit can
not be equalled. Every pair warranted. FL.
1. Nelson & Co., 443 Congress street, opposite
u S. Hotel, are sole agents. Price $1.25.
ja9 DIT
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

WHAT other remedies may have failed to do,
DIR. BULLOCK'S KIDNEY REMEDY,
NEPHRETICUM, surely accomplishes. The
perfect restoration to health of those affected
with Bright's Disease, Dropsy, and all affec-
tons of the Kidneys and Bladder, Female
complaints, &c. 1t positively expels these
maladies. MISUNDERSTANDING 80
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

The club will will hold public meeting this
evening at u o'clock, in the club room No. Ill
Exchange street. All are cordially invited to
attend
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
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., 1877-01-11

AT 10 a. m. and q p. m. today F. o. Bailey
& Co. will sell at their rooms 35 and 81 Ex-
change street, the stock Of cloaks, hats, MILL
merry, &c., from store under the Preble House,
lately occupied by Golden.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA and LOUISIANA
are easiest reached from Boston via the N. Y.
& N. e. Railroad, which runs cars throneh
without change, to Richmond and Danvlle,
mington, Charleston, Savannah, Mobile, New
Orleans, etc.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
Municipal Court.

WEDNEsDAY.-Daniel Hayes. Assault and bat
terry. Fined IS with costs. Paid.
Allan E. Poole. Larceny. Sixty days. Com
mitted.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
Wistar's BaIsam Of Wild Cherry

VIcKERY & LEIGHTON, Middle street, viii
close their stock of clOaks at cost.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
KENNEBEC COUNTY
PENOBSCOT COUNTY.

MISSES undervests and drawers only 2
cents for few days.
jan9d3t LEACH, 1874 Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

A MAGNIFICENT stock of Hamburg edging
at about one.haf price, at
just LEACH's, 184 Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

GREAT closing out sale Of dress goods awful
cheap. LEACH, 1874 Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

CHILBLAINs and Chapped Hands, cured by
the application of ''Forest Tar Salve.'
jane div
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
TEMPLARS OF HONOR.

At Templars Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNcIL-Mane, first and third Mondays in each
month.
TEMPLE-Forest City, No. 1, every Wednesday
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

SIXTY-NINE PRS. Wool BLANKETS at two
thirds value to close.
just LEACH, 1874 Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
thursday MORNING, JAN. IL, ~
CITY AND VICINITY
New Advertisements To-Day.

New Advertisements To-Day.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
P. NJ. G.-Fifth Annual Ball.
NJ C. Nj. Association-Free Course.
Public Dancing School-Raymond.
NEW ADVERTIS EMENTS.
New Short Route. Portland & Worcester
DR.. Kenison-Chiropodist.
To Let-Desirable Rent.
LOst-Leather Satchel.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Closing Out Sale f o. Bailey g. Co.
Furniture-F. o. Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
The County Finances.

The County Finances.
The County Commissioners have just issued
their annual report for the year 1876
The receipts of the Treasurer are given as
follows:
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

The county tax for 1876 was ST., 1884, of
which Portland's share was $40,744.O5, and
$30,744 05 remain unpaid
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
Office Hours

Once Hours.
From $50 m to $50 m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 II.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11

Profit over expenses. .................. $l,346 1S
The following is the estimate of funds to be
raised by county tax for 1877:
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
SPOKEN.
Wonderful Success.

Dec 80, lat 49, Ion 70 81, brig Clara j Adams, from
Lubec for Matanzas.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-11
MEMORANDA.

Barque Abbie franklin, Powers, at New Yorl
from Marseilles reports Dec "a lat a. Ion a. during
heavy gale from NV, stove bulwarks. split sails
and had decks swept of everything movable; 3lst
was struck by another heavy gale from ESE to anG
W to WNW, during which the vessel was badI,
strained and sprung aleak.
Brig Giles Loring, Anderson, from Cadiz for Glou
cester, IS days out. put into Vineyard Haven 9tl
with loss of Sails spars, &C.
Sch Mary E Amsden, Baker. from Portland fo
New York. lost anchor on Nantucket Shoals and pu
into Vineyard-Haven 9Th.
, 1877-12-11

Tosr-OrFlcr, CH1cAtao, Dec. 10.-On the Alb
Inst. your daily edition contained an article of
which The following Is copy:
Tbs hulvl. pera in this city feel a. though
Pos1mn.scf Palmer was discriminating aEainst them
0tsr c!ty IN the country letiere TO travelling men.
whtcn hnve bern sufficiently stamped. are for.
waya to otass n1 sn tas1 70 rn 'b1f
10 no. 10 tn this city. IL n'an Ftop* At hotel.
sud he requests tilat his letters bo forwarded t9
additional postage. This, tho hotel pronrletor
cuiul, entails : larse expense npon than without
any return. and nets ~ discrimination again.t
should te univcraat all ovet tho Cnttsn Etass, and
not put In practice in Chicago alone.
The rule OF this 0f1scc had been TO regard nf lct
tcln wiliel. had pnssctl ffon tug custody ot postal
curriers' and clcfks as having been delivered At
tho destination Of an.h 1etters. llis rule
seemed necessary under the laws Of the United
Stutcs. and the regulations Ut the P0st-Olice
nepuEtment After ~ nppcasansr ~. ~ LIE
unjust Discrimination against Chicago hotels
ana ttIer customers, submitted copy of the
paragraph to the Post. department, re-
q,cstlnt that this ott!ce SHOULD he ldstsca
whether tts action In requiring. additional post
agc tor rc1natlel Ietscrs hal been right Or
wrong. The Department responded promptly
~ follows:
poer.orrlrz psrAR7stHr. oFrIoE Or the F,nAr
I ii. T.. lice, z. lH77.-7Ne Non. F. y. Palmer,
Iosin,asfsr, Ua'eago-s!n: Referring to ynnr TT
ter OF the 4h inst. have 10 raw that undGr tAu
Uniform ruling Of this Department. the rsnt 70
forward letters By mall to second destination with
out additional pohtags appltes only to such letters
a. have not left the cur.nty of the postal o!ctas
Whcu lct.cr.easrIer calls 1t . hotri with letters
| for partlcs who have given tho psoprletaT dtsce-
ttons to forward their mall 10 smother adteAs, the
pfuprctor should 1t oncu redirect such letter. and
return them to tho carrier, In which esss they may
be Forwarded without additional po.taso; hat, i
the carrier is SLOWED to lusse ths ut she hotel. OF
carcrd A. having been legally delivered. and they
cannes ec aga.a mailed without psepa1ment htew
OF at lcasl ono full rate Of postaye turre teatsl by
stamps affixed. II tue practices Of your ONCE nc-
cords with tho foregoing rule It "a approved. and
ihc criticism referred 70 sregasded u uni and,
upon the other hnnI. II Poan@tcre IN other cities
pursue different coHEft. ~ stzted In tho article IN
question, lhcy ate In error. Very respectfully.
| JAxEs n. TrxGh.
| First Asa!staut PodtnssteF.aensfal.
That tho employees Of the Chicago PostrO Olilco
may be relieved from tho ,undcscrsed rcnsur.
witch you hare helped to place upon them. and
That tho public tnay hc better advised On utt
subject VI postal REGULATIONS, ask you to pub
llsh this communication.
+, W. PALMER, Postmlstcr
, 1877-12-11

Soeefsf Eatpaf,t = Tht EsFe4y9 Trsbunt
l,gs Mo1NEs, la., Dec. 10.-1n the Supreme
Court t,-Iny-McCor,nick vs- Chicago. Mek
lelanl s. Pacific I.ailroud, reversed; Akliwutsh
VA. Grul,!,s, Linn County, affirmed; s!raycr vt.
Stunc ct al., Clinton Couniy, Affirmed: Cst5 Of
Mu catiue rs- The Krokuk Sostiern Line pack.
It Company, Mus"a.lne County, affirmed; Den
ton ", Nichols, Loutsa County, affirmed; Bar-
ii.s IS. Davis, Linn County, aitirr1eti; itnugh
Farley, Hardin County, affirmed: WiuterinI Va.
Maynard, Floyll County: Williams Brothers VI.
Davis, Linn County, aiIlrtned: Newton vs.
Sheldon. Montgomery County. atHrmedi statc
Uotuestlc Sewing Machine Company IS. Web.
eter d. Wright, MuseatIne County, reversed
Holmes ". The City Ut Hambuig, Fscmout
County, affirmed.
, 1877-12-11

burger, Clerk q! the Illinois supreme (nurit
pnh,sshc. the following rned.ttca:snns ntt!c ny
tho Judges Df that Cnust In relation Lo nppoint-
inents for LICENSE to 1rartftc law:
1.ule ~. Grd-rfd, That Eulo 70 of ths conrt
frnu and after the entry Of this HFef, he Tesctht-
tcn,iei. be and tho rama n hereby revived ~ the
following form: Hereafter every applicant fof
itcsnse 70 nracitcc 1iw in the toffs nl this sata
viii be scanifcd 10 Apptss hefnre ths supreme
tnurt al nne Of lts regular terms In sny OF the
eeand tisI4,nne. and then and there IN nncn cnuIt
ttona a. attorney ena counselor at law and thal
aiao thrn and there prcaenl ~ tho cuu't terllA|
tats from some eoGtt Of record Of tho enpntV In
which such appIIeani resides Of aood tnnsaf thatae.
Ter, Provided, however. II shall 10 Ec1ul.ite OF
fuch examination that snrh applicant shall have
Of some lawyer in vcneral practice f at last two
yesrs. Of which tart he sfAll 4otissy the Court ~
ihs certificate IT aucl lawyer and hta own affidavit.
Provided. further. TINT the time employed Ut my
lsw.tchool "a q IAw-stnhcnt. et!a be considered ~
part Of thc two yrasF. Of which thr Court thsi oe
OTatred. That ThutsdnJ at the trat week OF
each term ahali be the day on which such e1am!na'
ttsn shall he had.
Itnle ii. adopted by the Court March il. 1s7p.
9rAtred. That an application for ht!rtftion 70 tho
har. bhred npon I!cense granted IN another Htate,
tornev Of this tontt. made In open eourt: md no
applicant will be ejmitted upnn snch ttccn-e with.
oat examination. except It appear to tha Couft by
affidavit or otherwise. that In the State IN which
the tlctnse vAs istncd confse Of +tudY wns r.
qul,ed At 1rast equal 70 that pIestEibta IN This
cazc.i aet,so pfaetlco for period Of two year.
Under such license.
TIE next examination will take place Jan. Q,