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kMnwI IgC ~ to loan on first class Real Estate
MOy IA 4 Security, in Portland, or vi-
cinity. Rents collected, taxes paid, &c. on Com
mission. Apply to f. q. PATTERSON, Dealer In
Real Estate, 3794 Congress- Street. nO12dtf
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Offices to Let

lTSWO good counting-rooms, over 15I Commercial
Il street, Rent moderate. Will let one or both.
je2Sdtf AUG. E. STEVENS & co.
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FOR SALE.

I% One or both of the elegant Brick Dwelling
#;i. Houses on the corner of Pine and Carlton
luAAsssA Streets, in this city.
The Houses are now being finished and are open for
inspection.
For particulars apply to
z. III. FAssETT, Architect.
Centennial Block, Exchange Street.
Portland, Aug. 5, 1873. au5dtf
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Desirable House Rents,
House and Lane for $1,000.

fglHE one-story house, No. 55 Alder street. Six
Il large rooms Sebago, good cellac and drainage.
good bargain for someone Apply 10 f. G. PAT
TERSON, No. 379A Congress street.. sep11dtf
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TO Let.

A THREE-STORY Brick house. No. 299 Cumber-
N land street,-12 rooms, hard and soft water,
bath5 ub, gas &c Will be let on reasonable terms.
Apply to S. W. ROBINSON, 19l Middle st. au8tf
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A PLEASANT, sunny front room, furnished OF
IA unfinished, at 217 Cumberland Street.
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To let,

A THREE storied Brick House, 26i Cumberland
"A Street, in good repair, Gas and Sebago. Par
TALLY furnished or unfinished. Fourteen rooms.
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Lost.
TO LET.
To Let.
TO Let.
ROOmls to Eel,

AN CUMBERLAND STREET, large handsome
" ly frescoed parlor with bay window. Terms
reasonable. Address box 1917. sep19dtf.
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on CUMBERLAND st. Rooms to let-Fur-
Aff nished or unfurnished, with without
board at PAT Cumberland st. Reference
se18dlw +. E. UPHAM, Esq, Z Exchange st.
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MISSION HALL, Williams Block, (formerIy
IXk known as "Arcana Hall0 having been leased
by the undersigned will be let on most reasonable
terms for Lectures, Concerts. Socables, Meetings,
Suppers, Fairs. &c. Apply at the Hail. opposite
Casco Engine House.
ap16eodtf r. M. BARTON.
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The Childrens' Masuue Party.

The little ones were all in flntter last
week over the receipt Of a neatly printed card,
inviting them to attend masqnc party
given by Katie Cartmel;. OH Monday night,
and. although the weather was bitterly cold,
there was a general turnout, and such a Joy
ons. happy limo as they had. The large din.
ing room Of the American Hotel was thronged
with an assembly comprising all ages, from
the tiny little dot, not yet invested with the
dignity Of pants, to the grey haired sires and
dames, WHO In the mlrth and laughter OF
those around them. seemed to renew their
youth and oyer-step the barrier the years
had built.
At an earls hour the dainty masqued fig
ures fled into tho dining -room-a lllliputlan
procession. There were representatives Of
secta, and nationalities, the seasons, Night
and Morning, Mother Goosc's favorites and
NEUROLOGICAL creations. characters Of fiction,
and knightly courtiers of the ages past. For
awhile the childish faces were hidden be-
meath the Mosques, and the scene was most
amusing one. After the Mosques were re-
moved, games, dances, etc., occupied the
time until about ten O'Clock, when delicious
refreshments were served, and then another
hour was spent in merry-making, and the
little jewellers were warmly wrapped and
taken home. It will be long time before
Katie Cartmell's party will he forgotten, and
for weeks to come we mag expect to hear
the embryo bellies and beaux recounting
their trinmphs, and warmly praising the
charming little hostess.
The following were among the little lords
and ladies In costume Misses Fowle and
Willie Bumgardner,as 'Quakefesses : Nata-
lie johnson, as Daughter Of the Regi-
ment; )" Carrie Wren, .village School Marin
Of the 10th Century" Jennie Woodward,
"Gipsy y Fannie Catlett, as ''Bo Peep;''
Lilly Asst, s'Folly;" Amelia McCne, ''Red
Riding Hood;'' Katie Cartmel!, '.Snow -
Mamie May, ;'Red Riding Hood;'' Miss Ell
der, FAIRY" besides these, among those
not in costume, were the little Misses Baily,
McChesney, Atkinson, McCue. Woodward,
Ryan, WITT, Author, Kinney, Asst, and 9TH
ers, all beautifully and becomingly dressed.
The young gentlemen were Masters Hap
per Bumgardner. as ssSailor;" B. Catlett,
s'Big Injun;" E. Maddox. Highland Chief
A. Niche, winter; D. Peyton, ''Court
Page" N. Cartmell, "Cupid - W. Gooche,
"Sailor p and number OF others not in
costume.
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Markets..
STANTON MARKET. DEC. "a. 1879.
CORRECTED WEEKLY By c A. RICHARDSON.
WHOLESALE PRICES,

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Dec 2end.-BEEF
CATTLE.-With an Improvement OF &c ON whoie-
sale prices. and OF onlya shade in retail trade,
the market was very slow In sales to butchers,
some OF the dealers being detained in the pens
much longer than usual. The quality was not as
good as last week medium and common cattle pre-
dominating. with but few good tops among the
offerings. We quote at 00h$5 90 per 100 lbs. [The
quotetions given in our live stock reports are OF
the retail market. except where otherwise stated
Mich C0ws.-The supply is fair and trade dull,
with prices lower. We quote at 20a*l5 per head
as to quality.
By the concerted action of butchers and cattle
dealers here, on and after the second Thursday
In January, 1879, the maaket will be held on
Thursday of each weak.
Prices this week for beef cattle ranged as follows
Best Beeves at 37a45 co. that generally rated first
quality 7oa&4 81. medium good fair quality -
a93 81; ordinary thin steers. oxen and cows 90 q
% IL; general average Of the market this week.
extreme range OF prices 2 00at5 90 Most Of the
sales were from 50 to u so per 100 lbs.
SwISE-The receipts for the season are ia:r in
point OF numbers. and good as to quality. The
market has been only fair, not active at any time
since last week. We quote at asta4,t cents per Id
net, rongh and piggy sows and stays selling at the
former figure Receipts this week I'LL head.
SHEEP.-The receipts have been very light. but
quite enough for the demand. the butchers here
being the only buyers.and those not very numer-
Gus or active. The quality has been the same as
last week. We quote at Sha4% cts per ID gross
Receipts this week 1913 head.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-26

THE COUNTY COURT, Judge Hendre1,
presiding, commenced on Monday last. The
following is synopsis Ct the proceedings:
|. Prqbate-Administra on the5estate Of
Samuel shank, decd, was granted Daniel
NJ. Shipplet; on the estate of VIM. A. Burk-
ct to Samuel Driver; and the estate Of the
following persons, deceased, viz: Elizabeth
Alinger, David Hanger, Catherine Wilhelm,
Peter Dull, Catherine Cox, Sallie Hyatt and
Peggy Dillon, were committed for admins.
tration to VIM. A. Hudson.
Daniel Huffer was appointed guardian Of
Sarah A. Skies. and Geo. B. Greayer guar
dian Of Rebecea II. Grove.
| Roads-The petition of j. s. Ellis and
others for submerged bridge over South Riy.
er, at Pattcrson's Ford, was granted upon
condition that private subscriptions cover
ing two-thirds Of the estimated cost be paid.
Geo. l.. Cook, was appointed surveyor O
Public roads for precinct No. %, Beverly
Manor district, rice, c. J. Coiner.
Personality. L. Mowry, qualified as No.
tary Public. 8. P. Slower, was appointed
and qualified as deputy Sheriff. Certificate
was granted c. W. Echard, to enable him
to procure iicence to practice law. Thomas
Burke, former subject Of Queen Victoria,
was naturalized by taking the oath Of ale
glance to the United States.
Miscellaneous monthly returns for
the Moffett Register amounted to a4s.96,
with Middle and North River districts yet to
be reported In case Of Commonwealth VS..
Frank Gilkeson for falling to keep public
road in order noRe pros was entered. Six
ty.seven deeds and other writings were ad-
mitted to record since the November Term
OF the Court. a.
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Marriages.

EOn the 24th at the residence of the brides par
ents, at Locust Hill. near Churchviiie. by Rev.
Mr.. Mofett. Mr.. Thos. A. Dawson and Miss Minnie
E. Geeding.-all Of Augusta county.
BY Rev. DR.. Manly. on Thursday, the 18th inst,
Mr. Benjamin Browning, formerly OF Elizabeth
City county, to Miss Catharine Decker, OF Staun.
ton, Va.
On the 18th inst, near Hermitage, in this eoun-
ty, Mr.. David A. Snyder TO Miss Susan II. Ram
sey, all OF Augusta county, Va.
At Midway, on the 18th OF December. by Rev.
A. H. Hamilton, Mr.. Ellis Bradley, OF Rock bridge
county. and Miss Ellen Cash, OF Augusta co, Va
On the 18th inst, by the Rev. W. T. Price. at
| the Adam ahowalter. Daniel Il. Cline to Miss Do
ra F Deputy, daughter of Adam Deputy, decd.
all OF Rockingham county.
At the residence of the bride g mother, Mrs
Mary Ewers. near Charleston, w. Va, on the 18th
| of December, Mr.. John P. Shreckhiae, Of Broad.
Shreckhise. OF Augusta county. and Miss Ella E.
Ewers.
On the 18th inst. at the residence of the brides
father, In Union, BY Rev R. II. Mason. Mr.. Allen
! Caperton, son Of the late Senator Caperton, to
Miss Bette "; daughter Of Col. John NJ. Rowan
all Of Union, w. Va.
At Mediums river. Albemarle county, Decem.
Der 10th. by Rev VIM A Whitescarver Mr. sher.
rard Powell, Of Augusta county, to Mrs Harriet
Harris, Of Albemare.
Near New Hope, on the 18th. by Rev Martin
| CARRIER, Mr. Joseph Ra nkin and Miss Mary Booth
daughter Of Elijah Booth, all Of this county.
At Staunton. on the 18th inst. Mr. James E Ran
kin and Miss Nettie A. Landes. daughter OF John
| W Lands. Esq, all Of this county.
| Near Arbor Hill. Va. Dec. 18th, by Rev. F. H
| Gaines, Mr. John T. Calhoon and Miss Martha j
| c.. daughter OF Capt David Speck OF this county
Near Deerfeld, Va. on the 18th. Mr. A Newton
Burns OF Bath county. and Miss Georgia. daugh.
| Near Spring HILL on the 18th inst. Mr. Spence,
Harler, and Miss Annie B., daughter of James w
| Dyke, all Of this county.
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aArrvs PA1Nrs.-we have been showl

NiATIvE PAINTs.-We have been shown
q ssssimenso8 walnut color paint, discovered
GA fhsYf1pxrty.o of Mr.. Samuel Steele, near
Eissef5VIile, which Mr.. B. F. Cox, an expert
IN the painting business, pronounces an ex-
seileht' article. There are other colors. In
Guiding blue, and.'oaken; the material for
wh leh exists on Mr.. Steele's premises in
4 i abundance. Mr.. Cox considered it an
In ertant discovery in his line Of business.
gAis is Another evidence Of the wonderful
variety Of minerals which lie'hidden In Vir-
gio 4. To what extent this discovery: can
be .stilized, we are unable Fte-say, but the
ops amen before US has allthe appearance Of
genuine paint. and looks as: though its use
cor.ll he properly applied.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-26

A MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Some fifty or sixty of the substantial farmers
in the vicinity of Weyer's. Cave, have Or
ganized themselves into bsdy for the pur-
pose of pursuing and capturing horse
thieves. Tie organic ton IS known by the
name Of Meyers Cave Horse Thief Detec-
tive Company" and the following are the
officers: President. /. B. Keagy Score.
tary,. Luther Crickenbcrger Treasurer,
VIM. Shelton. 1t Is the purpose Of this or.
ganization to protect Its members against
the depredations Of horse thieves and Fl this
end they have pledged themselves to turn
out to man, In pursuit Of the thief. when
ever horse belonging to any OF the mem.
bers is stolen. The horses OF each member
Of the Company are branded with the letter
up under the name, and it will be dan.
gerous operation for thief to attempt to
get away with one Of them.
This is certainly move In the right di.
rection, and IL our farmer friends in other
communities would initiate the example sci
them, there would be little cause Of appre.
shension from that miserable class who are the
worstienemies Of the agriculturists. One OF
two examples will do more to stop the steal.
ing business than: all the rewards that could
be offered = -: I:
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A. BERLIN. Eso.-We. publish els

:, A. BERLIN, Eso.-We- publish else
where notice Of the prominent part taken
b Mr.. F, A. Berlin, son Of Geo. W.. Berlin.
o. Aarrisonburg, in an important insurance
eassin the San Francisco Court. We are
nos surprised at the high stand Mr.. B. has
talssn in his profession on the Pacific Coast.
HIs industry, method and application while
10 Virginia, gave assurance that in wider
aeid his, well. trained abilities would bring
him into prominence sooner or later, and
VITA distinction in the profession OF bis
ckoice. We chronicle with pleasure the ev-
sdszice adduced in the extract published Of
HE appreciation in the home Of his adop-
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To NIGHT the pupils OF the d., d. & d.
Institution will enjoy an entertainment
given by Prof. Pray. 1t will consist Of a
lecture describing and exposing many OF the
marvellous tricks OF the leading nccromancers
OF the world, aptly Illustrated by series of
transformations, &C., showing how easily the
sight can be deceived. The entertainment
is aaid to be q delightful one, and the Pro-
lessor comes endorsed by as good testimon-
ials as one could well have. 1t Is possible
that he will give public exhibition In the
town during the holidays.
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kiasow.-Lsst Friday night it commenced
szsnsEing about nine O'Clock and continued
SO satervals until noon Saturday. The snow
reached q depth Of about two and half
inches, sufficient to induce few slei2hs to
sassture out. The belle rang rnerrily, but
tbs friction of the runner against the rocks
azd frozen earth, was an accompaniment
NOT generally appreciated by the riders.
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PARDoNEp.-On Friday laee, tn. a.~.-..
or pardoned Martin Alley, out Of the Peni-
Tertiary. About eight years ago, while I'M
der tho influence Of liquor, lac killed man
in Richmond, and was sentenced to the pen.
isentiary for eighteen years. He had been
a most exemplary prisoner, and at the recent
fire acted with SO much courage and gallant.
~, that the Board of Visitors and Superin-
tendent OF the Penitentiary recommended
his pardon. This recommendation was
earnestly seconded by Gen. Wickham and
Gen. Echols. and.on Friday last the Govern
or signed his release. Mr.. Alley, previous
to the crime for which he was undergoing
punishmeat, had been. q locomotive engi-
neer on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad,
and was regarded as one.of the most care
full and efficient on the road, and was very
popular with all classes Of people. Apart
from the effects Of liquor, which he seldom
drank. he was an excellent citizen, and a
kind husband and father. 1t is to be hoped
the authorities Of the Railroad, will give
him employment, to enable him to provide
for his long suffering and destitute family.
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THE PLANTEK AND FARMER, published

THE PLANTER AND FARMER, published
at Richmond, Va, at $500 year, for De-
eefnber, is received. It contains sixty-five
pages Of reading matter by some Of the best
Farmers in. the country. The articles OF
Hca. A. Dudley Mann, of France; Judge
wan. Fullerton, Of New York Judge Chris
tian Prof. Pendleton. of Georgia, and Col.
s. ~. Ficklens are entitled to special men
ton as valuable articles for the farmer.
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Deaths.

December 18th. at his residence. near Centre
Vile. in this county. after long Illness William
Landes. aged 90 years. He was consistent mem
Der OF the German Reformed Church.
At Bethlehem church, in this county, on the
9th inst. after lew hours illness, Ollie E. daugh
ter OF w and M Waii-aged years, months
and 81 days.
At his frther's residence, near Dry Ridge School,
House, offever, on the 10th inst, Robert Franklin
Gilbert, second son Of Thomas s. Gilbert. of this
county, in his 25th year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-12-26

SscoURAeIsG.- of a reliable char.
acter says the Dispateh is in town concerning the
sreetion Of al extensive iron forge in the neigh
eerhood OF Clifton Forge. The foundations are
eofAnenced, and It is anticipated that the work
II ison-forging will begin without unnecessary
daisy. The capacity of the forge will be sufficient
to srstify the calculation that It will. at moder
ste estimate, turn out eighty tons day.
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The Churches To-day.

AkTrlnity Episcopal Church, to day, the
usual Christmas service. will be held: The
singing wifi doubtless be unusually fine -
ThsIchoir is composed: Of Mrs. R. II. Catlett,
Ars. w. L. Bumgardner, Mrs. F. B. berkeley.
MIsses Maggie shefcy. Fannie Tams,
andl.M. B. Berkeley, and MessEs. C.. L..
Cooke and Fl. /. Powell. The programme
embraces the following: ''Hark! the Her
sld Angels sing;'' .venite,'' by Willard.
ss0soria III Excelsis,'' by banks ;.Festival
ssTa Deum,' by Dudley Buck; "Jubilate'
Of Floyd, and "Hark, what mean those holy
scites?" as the effertory.
Last night the Christmas celebration was
hsad at the Lutheran Church. The exef-
clses consisted OF music and divine service,
the offering by the children and the break
ing of the eggs, in which the contributions
nsfs accumulated. Then came the offerings
srosn the.I1ther Aid and Won Bora Socie-
ties, the parsonage, and the congregation,
aud the counting of the various funds.
The Christmas tokens were then distri-
bused, and after singing the Joyous particle
pRElts dispersed.
Service will be held in the Methodist
Chlrch at 10 O'Clock this morning, and to-
night the annual childrens' Festival takes
place at the Baptist Church.
1t the Catholic Church, the music will be
hducted by Prof. Walters, and the pro-
FAMINE is most Entertaining one.
IMPORTANT POSTAL RULrSGs.-The Postmaster
3eral has issued an order to the effect that az
January LIST every description OF matter pro-
I'd by the type writer. the electric pen or
yrosraph process shall be charged letter rates
postage. First-class matter ia held to embrace
nuscript and fac-similes OF the, same. except
,ographs and photographs. The term print /
natter is held to mean Impressions from
vable type.
is also ordered that hereafter packages OF any
:ription Of matter OF the third-class. except
silent newspapers. must be mailed at post
-. Postal-car clerks. route agents, local
BITS, rnaii-route messengers and way.messen.
are prohibited from receiving packages OF
a-class matter. except transient newspapers |
order will prevent unavailable and insum- |
tly prepared matter which would be refused
postoface from being forced into the mails
be postaI-ears. The lack of such order has
itself felt upon the postal revenues.
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CHAMPAGNE DRINKERS READ THIS

Aessrs. ". L. Bumgardner e. Co..:
New York, Nov. 81, 1878.
We give you the exclusive agency OF our
wine (''America'9 for the counties named.
A. WENNER & Go.
Manufacturers prices-with freight added
to wholesale trade. Very liberal discount
to small dealers and consumers by the case.
Psnts. so cents Quarts sl.Oo. $
WI, BUMaARDNER & Co.
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