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The Portland daily press., 1878-09-30
New York Stock and Money nIarket.

NEW YORK, September 28-P. M.-Money closed
at per cent. call. The bank statement is again
unavorabe, showing loss in the reserve but this
not unu uai at this season, and the amount held in
excess is now larger than it was one year ago
Gold opened and closed at 1905 withou. variation.
Specie shipments since January l, 1873, $11.650-
400; same time in 1877, 1885, in 1876, $436i6
438; in 1875. $63074 917: in 1874 $4 I06 in 1873
1902.
Sterling Exchange is lower. We quote bank
ers asking rates, go daysbi 481A per (of $4s665
4s7 one week ago. Commercial bills 480 q 4s04 gold,
48l3 q 1872 currency.
The Sub-Treasury paid out, for interest to-day
1872 900, and on called bonds $124,0O0. Total for
the week. interest, $311 900; bonds, ST. 00O Sub
scriptions to per cent bonds to-day $5400O0.
Internal revenue receipts to-day, $350000; for the
week. " last week, $2196 266; in September
49, 23l fiscal year to date, $26 623; same time
in 1877, $27,6 23834.
National bank notes received for redemption to-
day. 81 oO0 for the week, $4,23 O0O last week,
currency, 1921 900: gold notes, 81 $4,000. Last
Saturday,, total 1925, 1891 $780, Bonds held to secure
circulation, $3i9 366,000 decrease of $3.50 900 for
the week; to secure public deposits, $13s6OOOO Le-
gal tenders outstanding, $346,7i3, 56-unchanged.
The stock market opened weak and declined, but
subsequently recovered partially, but was not fully
sustained.
The sales to-day were: Pacific Mail 1000 shares,
Western Union 5100 shares, Northwestern $4,000, do
preferred $4,000, Rock Island 60O ST Paul 22 lOe do
preferred 100, c., c. & 1. @. -, Eric 100. st Jo-
seph 800. preferred800 Lake Shore AZ 10O New York
Union Pacific 2SOO Michigan Central 100, Delaware
q Hudson 2400, New Jersey Central 1900, Delaware
Lackawanha 5a,1O0; District of Columbia, 3-65s,
$5.OO0r
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WASHINGTON.

Reception of the Chinese Embassy.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28.-The Chinese minis
ter and embassy called at the Department of
State about IL O'Clock, and accompanied by
Secretary Evarts Assistant Secretary Seward
and Chief Clerk Brown, proceeded to the
Executive Mansion and entered the Blue room.
The members of the Cabinet were present, and
the President took position near the minister.
The minister then read to the President an
address in Chinese, after which he delivered
his credentials These were enclosed in Cir
cular paper case covered with Chinese ch arac-
tiers. They were written with black ink on
thick yellow paper. dotted and embossed with
gold and wrapped In square pieces of yellow
silk. The following is the English Translation
OF the credentials:
The Emperor Of China to the President of the
United States Of Anerica, Greeting:
Shoe the interchange Of treaties between
your govern ment and China relations of amity
and good will having been uniformly aud sin
cereIy maintained, it is now our pleasure to
specially appoint Chin Ian Pin, decorated with
the peacock feather, wearing the button of the
second rank, president of the board of sacri-
nee, to reside at your capital as envoy extra
the second rank, intendant of circuit, as assist
ant envoy; and it is also our pleasure that they
be at liberty to 60 and come as occasion m ~
require.
his assistant are just and honorable men, and
we trust that in the discharge of their diplo-
matte duties they will give mutual satisfaction.
Having by the will of heaven succeeded to our
great patrimony, We regard without discrmina-
ton China AID all foreign nations as members
Ut one family. and we desire that henceforth
our relations with your government may be
further strengthened, and that both nations
may enjoy the lasting peace which is our sin
cere hope.
KwANG SHlL.
The 4th year, 1st month, 25th day, February
rs, 1873"
Iung Wing read translation of the minis
ter's speech.
President Hayes responded briefly aud ap-
propriately, and the ceremonies were finished
with presentation of the members of the
Cabinet and legation to one another.
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THE SOUTHERN PLAGUE.
The Number Of Case. DImiui.hi.p.

The Number of Gases Dfminishing.
New ORLEANS, Sept. 2S.-From noon up to
o. m IS deaths have been reported and 10l
cases, 80 of which date prior to Sept. 25 No
new cases have been reported today from the
charity hospital OF the 159 cases reported up
to noon 65 date prior to the 18th. One physi-
cian reported % cases, some dating back as far
as Sept OH
Governor Nichols today received $500 in
gold from the American residents in Mexico,
through Minister Foster, for the sufferers.
NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 29.-The weather is
clear and pleasant. The deaths for "a hours
ending at noon numbered 81, and cases report
ed, 284 Total cases to date number 9,205, and
deaths $50. OF the 264 cases reported at noon
only 108 occurred since Sept. 26.
Morgan City reports the fever increasing, and
asks money to pay nurses and enable the relief
committee to bury the dead. U +
MEMPHIS, Sept. 2S-Forty-one deaths have
been officially reported for the "a hours ending
at o'clock tonight. DR.. Paul Otey died this
afternoon DR.. Cavanaugh is reported sick.
Twenty physicians of the Howard Association
will tomorrow establish branch depot at
Roselle station, three miles east of the city,
where large number of new Eases are reported,
and nurses will be supplied.
MEMPHIS. Sept 20 To-day was remarkably
quiet ThirtS-IwO deaths from yellow fever
are officially reported By the board of health
for the "a hoursending at o'clock tonight. OF
these 10 were colored.
WATER VALLEY, Sept 2S.-rhree deaths
and six new cases.
HOLLY SPRINGS Sept. 28.-Thirty new cases
and IL deaths.
HOLLY SPRINGS Sept. 29-This is the fourth
Sunday since the plague began. The new cases
today numbered 20, and deaths z.
BATON ROUGE, Sept. 2S.-New cases, 30
deaths, 8. Total cases, 1901; deaths. 49,.
MORGAN CITY, Sept. 28.-Total cases, 1888
H. sLn TA~ z -
There have been five deaths the past three
days.
CAIRO, Sept. 2S-Bat one death.
HICKMAN, KY, Sept 2S-Tbere are no new
cases ia town, but there are several in the
country near Hickman. Total cases at Martin
Tenn, %. There were no new cases or deathi
| today. t.. !.
PORT GIBSON, Sept 29.-Ten new cases and
four deaths 10 the last "a hours.
BAY ST LOUIS, Sept. 29.-Nine new cases
| and two deaths.
| TERRY, Sept. 29.-Cases to date Al, and
| deaths 20.
| CANTON, Sept. 29.-New cases %, and deaths
one. The new cases are mostly among the ne
| groes.
| WINoNA, Sept. 29.-Two new cases.
| VICKsBURG, Sept. 29-The weather is clear
| and warm, thermometer SO he fever contin
ues increasing at points on the river above
here and at Bovina and other places in the
country. a..4 @
DELPHIA, La. Sept. 29-Reports show new
cases today; 100 in all, and % deaths.
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A Montreal despatch says that Premier Mac
Kenze met Lord Dntferin and plac ID his resig-
nation in the latter's hands Friday.
A carriagesat funeral was smashed by To-
connective on the Long Island railroad in Brook
lyp, Saturday, and the driver, Mics MAY Red.
mond AMI Mrs. Callahan killed.
A policeman at Windsor, Canada, Friday, ar
rested two men who were about throwing from
the dock ID. l.. Howard, clerk of the Mich
igan Central railroad. Thoy had previously
dragged, beaten and robbed Howard, who will
die.
The international regatta, announced to come
off at jamestown. N. Y, Saturday, was fz-
zle. Hosmer of Boston, and Powell of Pitts.
burg, then rowed for 300 side, two miles and
back, Hosmer winning by half length Time
% minutes.
Edward Browham of New Haven claims
that bis brother pushed him overheard from
yacht in which they were sailing on Long
Island Sound, Thursday evening, and refused
to assist him. He swan auout three hours
and finally gained the shore. Edward OWNED
property which would fall to his brother in
case Of his death.
| A committee has been appointed to examine
and take account of the special paper, United
| States notes and all other securities, whether
partially printed or omplete, held by the Blu
reau of Engraving and Printing The result OF
the count will be compared and must agree
| with the accounts of the Division Of Loans and
Currency In the Secretary's Office.
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NEW YORK.


NEW YORK, Sept. 29-The released Fenian
prisoners Edward O'Meager Condor and Pat
rick Melody arrived today on the steamer
Mosel. The reception committee assembled on
board of the revenue cutter Sherman, loaned
proceeded down the bay to meet the exies.
They took them on board at quarantine, and q
scene of the most stirring character took place.
The exiles we're warmly embraced by their fell
low countrymen assembled to welcome them to
America. Both Condor and Melody looked
wonderfully strong and healthy considering
their recent release after an imprisonment of II
years, and were delighted beyond measure at
their cordial reception.
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MARINE NEWS.

LaunehinRs.
RocKLAND. Sept. % Launched today by A.
f. Ames & Son, fine three.masted double
decbed schooner, &c. Hanrahan." She is to
be commanded by Capt. j. 7. Whitmore, and
is owned by the builders, master and others
sWALDoBoRo, Sept. 28.-Successfully launch
ed today from the yard of 81. Kennedy s Co.,
bark Fannie L. Kennedy, seven hundred and
ffty-eight tons; length of keel one hundred and
ftty-one feet; breadth, thirty-three feet four
inches; depth Of lower hold ten feet four inches;
between decks eight feet; frame and keel of
white OAK; ceiling, plsnking and decking, hard
pine; square fastened and copper fastened from
keel to gunwale. She is frst-class in every
respect. and one of the best vessels ever built
on this river, and has the highest rate in the
French Lloyds. She is owned by the builders,
parties in Boston and New York, and by Capt.
F. 8. Hayden of Brooklyn, who commands her.
BATH, Sept 28-Goss & Sawyer launched
today brig of pa tons. named Cameo, owned
by parties in New Haven, to be commanded by
Capt. John Neal of GAINESVILLE, Wisconsin,
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MONDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 80.
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
The RockIaud FOrger.

RocKLAND, Sept. 2S.-Ths trial OF Charles
FL. Williams on an indictment for forging
check for $1864 on the German-American bank
of New York, began today. The check, pur-
porting to be drawn by Dome & Colt of New
York ard to have been duly certified BY the
bank, was offered at the counter of the Rock
land National bank, by w. B Andrews, who
obtained the n oney on it as we'll as on two sim
liar checks at Tbomaston and Georges Nation
al hanks, and escaped. Williams was at oncs
suspected as a confederate of Andrews, hav-
ing been iu his employ, and after few days
was arrested.
The theory of the prosecution is that he
forged the checks which Andrews passed, and
very stro ng circumsfancial evidence is being
introduced in support of it. 1t will be shown
that Williams procured q genuine certified
check of Doane & Colt on the same bank some
time previously, and that instead of going
where he represented, he came to Providence
where be had fac smile of the signature of
the certifying letter engraved and stamp made
from it, representing thai it was trade mark.
linking pads, etc., were also found at the house
where Williams boarded in this city.
The case will occupy all Monday and is coz
Quoted by L. M. Staples, coonty attorney, for
the state. and D. N. Mortlapd, E,q. for the de-
fence.
The Hart murder trial will begin Tuesday.
~ Suicide.
NORWAY, Sept 28.-Austin Back of South
Pars committed suicide this morning by arsea-
ic. No cause is known.
Fire in Kennebuuk.
KENNEBUNK, Sept 2S.-At 1.30 last night an
incendiary fire destroyed large barn at the
residence of John Roberts in Kennebunk, to
gether with 30 tons of hay, gram farming
tools and machines. The carriage house and
most of its contents, also slaughter house and
q large hennery, woodshed and the ell Of the
dwelling house were also burned. The house
and furniture were saved, badly damaged by
FIRE aud water. Loss about $4,000; partly in
cured. '-- $3.50
Postal Changes.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-Posmasters ap-
pointed-GAo f. Cobb at Gray. Cumberland
county; John B. Merrill at Old Orchard, York
county; Nathaniel Littlefeld at Waldo Station,
Waldo county; Lorenzo 81. Wilson at West
Cumberland, Cumberland county.
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EUROPE.
Another Town Captu

Another Town Captured by the Austrians.
VIENNA, Sept. 2S.-The Duke Of Wurtem-
burg telegraphs that Livno surrendered Satur-
day. After the place was completely vested il
was bombarded by 80 guns, which greatly dam.
aged the fortress. The Turkish quarter was
5esieged and the insurgents made several I'M.
successful attempts to break out.
Tarkey and Greece.
LONDON, Sept. 28.-Qaeeu Victoria and the
Prince of Wales have transmitted letters to
Athens through Hobart Pasha favoring a mod
crate conciliatory arrangement between Greece
and the Porte. Russia promised to support
the claims of Greece in the adjustment of the
frontier questions.
The Afghan ID iMculty.
ST. PETERsBURG. Sept 2S.-It is officially
denied that Russia had anything to do withsthe
Amer 8 rejection of the British mission It is
stated in official quarters that the copisctures
OF the English press to that effort are merely
the outcome of antagOnism existing during the
late war when 1t was admitted in consequence
of the reports that England was attempting to
create difficulties in Bohhara and else where
that Russia took various measures and
contemplated several expeditions to recounoitre
the neighboring territories, which, however
were countermanded at the first sign of the
Congress resulting in peece.
Hungarian Protest Against Austrian DC.
capation.
EoihS Ocpts Ao-1U0 raQlC6l dunp8rlanS
held mass meeting here today to protest
against the occuapation Of Bosnia. Deputies
Helfy and Simmony, leaders of the movement.
and many other members of the Hungarian
Diet were present at the meeting which was
largely attended. Resolutions were unan-
mously adopted declaring the occupation Bos-
MIA by Austria as fatal to the Hungatian ma.
ton, protesting against sacrifice of blood and
money of Hungarians against their wishes and
demanding the withdrawal of the army from
Bosnia Resolutions will be forwarded to
ministers and parliament will be asked to pass
vote of want of confidence in the cabinet.
The Last Herzegevinian Stronghold
Taken.
VIENNA, Sept. 29.-Gen. Jovanovich tele.
graphs that on Saturday, after five days violent
6ombardment of Keobuk, the last refuge of the
Herzegovinian insurgents. 500 having made a
brave defence. the destruction of the fortified
rock was commenced. Austrian loss trifing.
Gen. Phli'ppovich, replying to an inquiry from
WOrdepel, states that three divisions can be re-
called from Bosnia by the end of October. The
reserve force of the corps of observation will
also be farloughed and number of horses
sent home.
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MINOR TELEGRAMs.

A r Cornell has been elected chairman OF
the N. Y. Republican state committee.
Sir Chas. Whthan has been chosen Lord
Mayor of London.
The Greenback Labor party of ST. Louis has
nominated full city ticket.
me President has accepted an invitation to
the fair at Cumberland, Md.
NUMBERS OF Moors are dying from starv a.ion
at Fee and Mequinez, Morocco.
Abraham Beach shot Eugene Howard at
otetson, n. g., Friday night. The murderer
was arrested. Both were colored.
The President feels certain of the success of
the Republican party in Massachusetts and
New York.
The Attorney General declares that of tho
$500. 900 appropriated for the Washington mon.
ament only $4,000 can be appropriated to the
foundation.
N. 9. Martin was arrested at Youngstown.
o.. Saturday, for a forgery of draft for S74..
000 on the Trust Company of New York, on
winch 700, 900 had been raised.
Geo. William Curtis, at the Unitarian Con-
ference. said that the COST of the collec ion of
our revenue was five time as expensive as Eng
lands. An examination shows, however, that
it is less.
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POLITICAL.
butler Losing Ground,


NEW YORK, Sept. 28.-Au interview with
Senator Dawes is printed in the Tribune, in
which Mr. Dawes says that Butler has been
losing ground in Berkshire county since the
Worcester convention, and he believed also in
other parts of Massachusetts Mr.. Dawes be.
lieves that all the assertions of Butler agaiost
the Republi ,an party will be answered sstisfsc
torily to the people, and that Talbot will be an
acceptable and popular candidate for Governor,
Mr. Dawes does not think that Dr. Miner will
get even large vote of the Prohibitionisss this
year.
Nebraska Dem ocrats Adopt a . sft-Mouev
Piatform.
OMAHA, Sept 28-The Nebraska State Dem.
ocrstic convention ad journed yesterday. There
was heated discussion over hard and soft
money and fusion or no fusion with the Green
hackers: The soft money men got a platform
70 suit them, and the three most important can
dldates we're taken from the Greenback ticket.
These nominations were:
Supreme Court Judge-Johu D. Howe
Congress, long term-J. w. Davis.
attorney 0eneral-L 81. Calhoun,
Inc convention nominated j. r Webster for
Governor. aud A. G. Bear for the short term in
Congress, both Democrats.
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THE HALIFAX AWARD.
Secretary Evaris's Despatch to Great
Britain.

Secretary Evaris's Despatch to Great
Britain.
NEW YORK, Sept. pa Washington spec
ial says that the Secretary of State has COM
pleteu his despatch to the English government
on the subject of the proceedings and award Of
the Halifax Fishery Com mission. 1t will be
forwarded by mail from New York. Although
November % is the time fixed for payment of
the award, the interval is believed ample for
any reply the English government may see fit
to make. The despatch and documents en-
brace an exhaustive presentation of the whole
subject. The methods and proceedings of the
Halifax commission are briefly but carefully
set forth, fortified by a consideration of the
questions submitted and the results, in which
the disproportion between the privileges &C.
corded and the price demanded for them is
forcibly brught out The tone of the despatch
is logical, direct and dispassionate. Mr.. Evarts
evinces no disposition to evade the paym Of
the awsrd in full, should England require it,
nor does he touch upon the question of COM
mercial union between Canda aud this country
as measure liquidating the claim.
The Portland daily press., 1878-09-30
CaIifornia Mining s,ocks.
Gloucester Fish Marker.

GLOUCESTER, Mass September 49,
gloucester Fish market and arrivals for the week
ending September 20:
Receipts of Codf h the past week have been light
0r the season. including 10 arrivals from Banks with
LOS, 900 lbs and 30 from Georges with 100000 bs
The STOCK on the market is fair with mo1er ate
actions, and with cooler weather an improved de-
mand is anticipated. We quote Georges at 4 90 a
25P qtl for large and % for medium. Bank At
on (g 10 W qtl for large and medium; Shore 80
and 8 Is per qtl: kench cured Bank at on per qtl
Inc receipts OF Bank Halibut have been light COM
Prsng one Of lbs with last sales at 81 and 2sc
4c fb; Halibut fins at Sc 90 per Dbl; Napes and
Fms 50 " Dbl; Halibut Heads at 8 30 /; picked
tongues 20; Tongues and Sounds 81; Sword fish at
SOC; picked Cod az 5 50; picked Haddock at SO !;
at 10 " qIl; Haddock at 90 to 90; Hake at Is
Pollock at 12o to l 70; Smoked Halibut u % ~.
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Redmond Determined Not to he Takes

GREENvILLE, S. O., Sept. 29.-Tbe revenue
officers who returned from PIckens Point re-.
port that Deputy Marshal Gary met Redmond
near bis home on the Goth. Redmond said he
would not leave bis home, and if the revenue
officers came after him be would hurt some
body. He would not surrender even if the
government agreed to sentence him to only six
months imprisonment. He emphasized the
statement that Gary would be killed, not by
MN, however, but he could not prevent it.
three revolvers. Three men with him are
armed with Enfield rifles and revolvers.
The Portland daily press., 1878-09-30
European MARKETS..

LONDON, September 2S-123O P. M.-Consols at
"a Lis for money ami account.
LONDON, September 2S-12.3o P. M-American Sc
cnrIties United States bonds, 67s 1879 new SIS at
loSa; new 43's. 1859; 1040s, at 1903; Erie i3s.
LIVERPOOL. September 2S-12 80 P.M.-Cotton is
ffacionally dearer; Middling uplands at 7-16d do
orleans at Sled; sales 200 bales including 1900
including 1880 bales American.
Futures firmer; September ZIG; also 9-32; sep
TEMPER anu October 5-16; also 6 11-32.
riour at ~ q ~; Winter Wheat at a 10;
spring do at @9S; California averages at a
y III; club at 10 10 a Corn at % 9; Peas at SO g.
PROVISIONS, &coPork at AZ 8; Beef CT g. Bacon 20
don Tallow at 81 8 ~ 10 % A'-
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Chicago Cattle Market,

CHICAGO, September 28.-Hogs-recelpts of 910O
head; shipments 1920 head; market ccIosed quiet
choice heavy at 9 80 g NO; light so q Is; mixed
and rough at 40 % $40.
Cattie-Ieceipts 400 head: shipments 280O head
market steady and unchanged; shipping Steers 80
%; butchers s stoc6 dun and weak; Western un-
Sheep-receipts 40 head; market strong at 90 "a
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DIED.

In this city, Sept 20. Annie May, daughter of l.
ana the late u. ID. Warren. aged IS years months
No. SO Spring street. Eastern and Western papers
please copy
In Cape Elizabeth, Sept. 2s, Mrs Charlotte, widow
OF the late Capt. Green Walden, in 10th year.
Funeral from her late residence on Tuesday. at
O'Clock. ~
In Bath, Sept. %. Mrs. Mary E. Flint, aged a.
years. eN 70
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Havana Market.

HAVANA. September 29-The Sugar market is
very dull owing to the unsettled condition OF the
custom house affairs in New York, prices however
arrobe; No Is to 20 at 81 OF reals; stock in the
warehouses at Havana and Matanzas 1OO, 800 boxes,
% 2oO bags and 52,20 hhds; receipts for the week
week 24iO boxes 1898 bags and 1872 hhds including
States.
Freights are somewhat more active ;Ioading at Ha
vana tor the United States % box sugar at S75 "a 90
currency; hid sugar 90 @ 25. Tobacco unchang-
ed. Spanish gold 1871 q 1872. Exchange nominal.
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A Serious Charge Against Congressman
AckIcn.

New YoRy, Sept 29.-The Times special
from New Orleans says Congressman Acklen is
charged with druggIng and outrAging respect
able young woman. rhe ruiaed girl died re-
Gently from yellow fsver. Her afiiavits were
found among the effects of the late Hon. L.
smith and put under seal by Justice OF the
peace. Acklen says the aft air is an attempt at
blackmail
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MARRIED..

In Hollis, Sept. 15 Hon. Francis M. Bennett and
Arvllia A, Bennett both of WATERFORD.
In Mt. Vernon, Sept %, Cbas w, Robinson and
Nellie M. Davis, both of Augusta '-'
In BuInham Sept 49, Edgar L. Wood of Durham
and Louisa A. Bither of UniIy.
The Portland daily press., 1878-09-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Clearing H ouse Transactions.
PORTLAND, September 2s
The Clearing House of the Portland Banks report
the transaction OF business as follows to- day:
Gross Exchanges .............,........$ 1892 90
Net Balances. ......................... 21,70S "A
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Ar at Halifax 26th, sch Florence Reed, Meservey.
Bay st George, NF
ar at Canso 25th, sch H Lennox from Portland,
SEEMING,
Ar at Port Mulgrave, Ms, 25th, sch Nellie II, from
Labrador reports herring scarce)
Ar at Camden GOTH scbs Yankee Maid. Cooper,
Bay 81 Lawrence; Robt Ripley, Knight, do; 18th,
Petrol, Staples do. -...- -
Sid I'm Camden 22d, schs Robt Ripley, Knight Bay
Funday; Esd, Yankee Maid, Cooper, do