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The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
Brief lettings.

The furious wind of Sunday night culmin-
ated in snow storm yesterday morning. But
little snow fell during the day-say two or
three inches-and that came in squalls. Mer-
curry 300 at a. M, $40 at noon, 800 at sunset;
wind northeast.
The breakers at the Cape and the rollers at
Old Orchard were very fine yesterday.
The class of ~, Portland High School, will
have their annual reunion at Gilbert's Hall to-
night.
There will be special meeting of the City
Government tonight.
The Portland Artillery held its first meeting
at their new armory on Union street last night
and the new uniforms were no doubt received.
There was meeting of the Mercantile Lii
brary Association at the Merchants Exchange
yesterday morning, and some of the bylaws
changed to conform to the size of the society.
President W. G. Davis presided.
The Casco street society has wiped out its
floating debt and made arrangements to IL
quidste its mortgage of So 800 during the COM
ing year.
We credited G. c. Shaw q Co. with selling
1900 pounds of turkey the day before Christ
mas. We should have written candy for tur-
key.
The usual temperance meeting will be held
at the Gospel Mission this evening at q
O'Clock. Good speaking and singing may be
expected All arc invited.
No disasters are reported in this vicinity as
yet. All the steamers are delayed, and none
left last night. Both the New York boats are
absent the Eleanora, although due Sunday
night, not having arrived. The Forest City is
at this port and the John Brooks in Boston.
The barque Laura, Capt Mcdonald, of Matt
land, n. S., was off this port Sunday and the
tug went for her, but the barque put out to sea
probably fearing the storm.
Our notice of the rink at the Oaks was acct
dentally omitted yesterday. On Christmas the
skating was magnificent, and the rink crowded
with young and old. The refectors in the
evening proved great success and the little
house very convenient in which to leave
wraps.
Christmas trees loaded with gifts were ex-
hibited at st. Luke's and St. Stephens
churches last evening. The High street tree
has been postponed until "Wednesday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
A DaarinD Petition.

We understand the citizens of Deering have
numerously signed petition to Superinten-
dent Leach of the Portland Railroad Co., re-
questing him to put gu 10 o'clock and II
O'Clock car each evening in place of the pres
ent 1880 p. IN. car. AS now arranged the car
suits but few.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
Personal.

Mr.. S. r. Brown, formerly Of this city, but
now in business at Rugby, Tenn, is passing
the holidays with friends in Portland
Mr. Newbegin, formerly of the Falmouth
and U. S. hotels in this city, has been spend
ing Christmas in Portland. Mr.. Newbegin is
now resident of Brooklyn.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
Stroudwater.

One of the most enjoyable events of the
season was the Christmas festival at Stroud
water Saturday evening. The exercises con-
sisted of singing, farce and last, but not
least, distribution of presents from the Christ
mas tree. One of the pleasantest features of
the evening was the presentation by citizens of
Stroudwa ter, to the hall, of large and re-
markedly we'll executed portrait in ink of Hon.
Thomas Quinby, to whose exertions the citi-
zens Of Stroudwater are largely indebted for
their fine hall. The portrait was from the
studio of Mr.. f. King and was the subject of
much favorable comment
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
Knights Of Pythias.

Munjoy Lodge No. 6, X. of p, elected Off
GERS last evening as follows:
P. C.-Wm. A. Taylor
G. C.-Melvin B. Fales.
v. C.-Herbert w. Robinson
P-Jacob w. Robinson. r
*. of r. & S.-Walter H. Rowe.
NJ. of F.-Lendal W. Osgood.
M. of Z. Frank E. Rogers.
M. at A.-Amos G. Grover.
Trustee, 3 years-Jacob W. Robinson.
Representatives to the Grand Lodge-Walter
Fl. Rowe, James M. Nutter.
Representative to Pythian Hall Association
Charles F. SWEET
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, DEC. %.
TIE PRESS

4h1 IkGi00
May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of N. G..
fessenden, Marquis, Brunei q Co., Andrews, Arm
strong, Cox, Wentworth, Hodsdon, Hayden, W. p.
Morris, corner Exchange and Fore ST.; Wclander,
Boston Maine Depot and Chisholm Bros, on all
Trains that run out of the city.
Auburn, willard Small & Co.
Augusta, r. Pierce.
Bangor, j. H. Babb & Co.
Bath, of j. o. Shaw.
Bddeford, F. M. Burnham
Jellerson's Bookstore.
Bridgton. Daniel Dickens.
Brunswick, B. G.. Dennison.
Cume<rland Mills, f. A. Verrill.
Damariscotta, E. W. Dunbar
Freeport W. A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, R. c. Harmon.
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham, j. Irish.
Hallowell, @. l.. Spaulding
Lewiston, Chandler & Estes.
Lisbon, O. Z. Judkns.
Mechanic Falls, A. w. Bridge, F. A. Millett.
Norway, A. o. Moves.
Richmond, G. A. Beale. - tet
Rockland, o. G. Andrews.
Sabattus, E. H. johnson.
Saccarappa, at the Post Office. s1-lL
Saco Of l.. Hodsdon and H. B. Kendrick.
Thomaston, s. Deano. 81
Vinalhaven, B. Lane. a
Waldoboro, g. Bliss.
Waterville, j. NJ. WALL
Wiscasset Gibbs & Rundle<.
Woodfords Corner, H. Moody.
Yarmouth, Q. L. Coombs.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
A Runaway Team.

Last Saturday Mr.. Bean, of Gorham, let a
horse and carriage to two young men. On the
way to Portland they stopped to inquire their
way at house when the horse started and
ran. The team has been traced to Cape Eliza
beth but cannot be found.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28

The walters at the United States Hotel on
Christmas presented the cook with hand
some gold ring, and Mrs. Blake was remem-
| bered by the girls under her charge, with an
| elegant chain and cross.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
A Gold Path

Yesterday Sumner Webb, son of the Chief
Officer of the steamer Myrtle, fell overheard
from the vessel, and Henry Pagan jumped
overheard and rescued him, while others were
spending their time hunting for rome.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28

sumption, and learn how many die of neglect
ed coughs and colds that HALE's HONEY of
HoREHoUND AND TAR would have cured.
Pixies Toothache drops cure in one minute
dec27d6t
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
ShopliftinG

Yesterday woman was caught pilfering at
Rines Bros dry goods store on Middle street.
As she was known to be hard working
woman, and this her first offense, the firm de-
clined to prosecute.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28

In this moist and variable climate Colds are
the rule rather than the exception. DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup is just the remedy for every one
to take when suffering from Cough, Cold or
any Throat trouble.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28

OWEN, MOORE Sc Co. adver tise closing out
sale of damaged goods for this week which
should be of interest to all who wish to secure
bargains
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
Maine Turning COMPANY.

fINHE annual meetingof the Stockholders OF the
i Maine Turning Company will be held at the
office OF the company, 03 Exchange Street. at 800
P. M, January 10, 1881. ~
DEMONSTRATION of Officers Reports and such
other matters as mao regularly come before the
meeting.
HERBERT G. BRIGGS,
aecZf dlt Sec'y NJ. I. e.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
The Problem in Interest

A subscriber figures out this answer to the
problem published in the PRESS yesterday.
For interest $3.50; to be endorsed on the
note So01.60.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
THE sun FOR 1881.


Everybody reads THE SUM- In the editions of this
newspaper throughout the year to come ever ybody
will find:
reader will get the greatest amount of information
with the least unpretable expenditure of time and
eyesight. THE SUN long ago discovered the golden
mean between redundant fulness and unsatisfactory
breyity.
II. Much of that sort OF news which depends less
upon its recognized Importance than upon its inter-
est to mankind. From morning to morning THE
SUN prints continued story of the lives of realmen
and women and of their deeds, plans, loves, hates
and troubles. This story is more varied and more
interesting than any romance that was devised.
III. Good writing in every column, and freshness,
originality, accuracy and decorum in the treatment
of every subject.
". Honest comment. THE SUNS habit is to speak
out fearlessly about men and things.
V. Equal candor in dealing with each political
party, and equal readiness to commend what is
praiseworthy or to rebuke what is blamable in Dem
ocrat or Republican.
vi. Absolute independence of partisan organza-
tions, but unwavering loyalty to true Democratic
which the Constitution gives us is a good one to
keep. Its notion of duty is to resist to its utmost
power the efforts of men in the Republican party to
set another form of government in place of that
which exists. The year 1881 and the years imme-
diately following will probably decide this supremey
tory will be with the people as against the Rings for
monopoly, the Rings for plumber, and the Rings for
imperial power.
Our terms are as follows:
cents month, or $3.50 a year; or, including the
umns, the price is IS cents month, or $40 a
The Sunday edition of THE sun is also furnished
The price Of the WEEKLY sun eight pages, fifty
ten sending $40 We viii send an extra copy free.
Address /. w. ENGLAND, i. -.,.r-- l.
Publisher of The sun, New York City.
dec2S dot
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
Wanted.

4 GOOD capable girl to do general house work il
"A small family. Must come well recommended
American girl preferred. Call between the hours Of
2 and O'Clock, No. 1874 Bracket ST.. corner Cush
man. dec2Stf
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
en-, Moore & Col.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Now-Coe.
Suit Sale-Eastman Bros. &. Bancroft.
Notice-Stubbs Bros.
Damaged Goods Owen, Moore s. Co.
State of Maine-2.
The Sun for 1881. w. Englaad.
Naturalization as Assistant Bookkeeper.
Wanted-Good Capable Girl.
Freight Wanted IF. Freeman
Manted-Strong Healthy American Girl.
Citizens Mutual Relief Society,"
AUCTION COLUMN.
Art Sale of Original Fine Oil paintings.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
Vessels Built IN the District of Bath, Me

Year ending Dec. 81, 1885,
Name of vessel Tons. Where built. Builders.
SHIPS.
George Stetson. ..1S45.O1 Bath Albert Hathorn
Thomas NJ. Reed. 1870 do Arthur Sewall.
Dakota. ..1271.3I do William Rogers
Jas. Drummond 1861 Phipsburg Chas. " Minott
BARKS.
Alumni a. -: 29265 Bath Goss g. Sawyer
William W.Crapol 647.74 DO Goss Sawyer &
Packard
Belvedere 44O.12 do do
BRIGs,
Achilles .......... 373.98 Bath C;oss g. Sauuvar
Jennie Hulburt ..440.96 Richmond n !. Sonth,
ard g. Son
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
Freight Wanted.
Wanted

GCHOONER, Electric Light, now loading fo
= Philadelphia. Apply to E. FREEMAN,
dec2Sd1w* 1T Commercial St
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
SUIT SALE.

To close the balance of our La
dies Fall and Winter Suits, we
have made a great reduction in
prices. Among the suits offered
at this sale are Brown, Blue and
Black Flannel Suits, Garnet,
Black. Brown and Blue Cashmere
Suits, Blue, Bronze and Black
ShO0da Cloth Suits, Handker-
chief Suits, Ladies' Cloth Suits,
Billiard Cloth Suits, Black and
COlOred BrOcade Satin Suits.
As our Stock is not large an ear
ly inspection will be for the inter-
est of any desiring a good stylish
suit at very low price.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
Wanted.

DOSITION as Assistant Bookkeeper or Office
Il clerk. Highest references. Address "B,''
dec28d1ws Press Office.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28

WInte0s
A STRONG, healthy American girl to do secon
IA work and plain sewing. Call between and
II a. M, at IL Deering st. dec28 d3t+
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28

taking stock we shall sell all of the abov
goods at cost
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-28
STATE NEWS.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
John Lakin of Harrison had several sheen
and some poultry stolen from his barn the
other night.
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v0.AL MAINE TUESDAY, ocroBER5
miscellaneous.
SOME TURKISH INTRIGrES.

Perhaps the most striking fact TO a
stranger is the little interest Turkish wo-
men seem to inspire among the gallant
population of Constantinople. But such
strangers are, perhaps, unaware of the
danger of n word or even OF n look a
prolonged gaze into the carriage of
grande dame 7arYue may provoke the ire
of an attendant sunuch. and cause him to
lay about right and left the heavy whip
with which he is often provided; but the
greatest danger lies in the treacherous en-
couragement of the grande dame herself.
Some years ago Al. b, young
Frenchman of his town. became enamored
of one of these veiled Junos, whose soft
| glanceS seemed to reveal a reciprocal pas
sion. Day after aay he awaited her car
riage at a corner of the principal thorough
fare. and day after day the bewitching
eyes drew him carcssingly to his doom.
Still, no words We're exchanged. Mr.. b.
became more and more infatuated, and in
spite of the warnings of his friends he
determined to carry on the intrigue to the
end whatever that might be. Patiently
he bided his time and his opportunity. nor
were they long in presenting themselves.
He was rewarded one day by seeing
tiny jeweled hand drop billet from the
carriage window. which fluttered all un-
noticed to his feet. Seizing the paper.
the enraptured Frenchman hurriedly de-
ciphered the few words therein described.
The lady proposed a meeting for that
same evening in the obscure corner of n
large cemetery.
Nj. b, who had patiently borne the
quizzing of his friends. now informed
them of the progress of his adventure. Ho
was again warned against pursuing it
further; but he laughed at the idea OF dam
ger, and, accompanied by friend, re-
paired TO the rendezvous at the appointed
hour. He was presently accosted by
sable servant. exceedingly well dressed,
who politely invited him to follow. The
two friends turned into a deserted street.
and arrived at a small door which led
through n covered yard to a second en-
trance. This their guide unlocked, and
made sign for NJ. BIS friend to re-
tire. All was silence and darkness around;
the servants black eyes seemed to glare
with malice; and. moved by an underlined
fear tho friend again implorcd NJ. b
to return. "Bah ~ returned this gentle
man, at is too late besides what is there
to fear when things are managed so easi-
Typ" The door closed upon the audacious
Frenchman. but the fears of his friends
were prophetic-hc was never seen by
them again. Many attempts were made
to learn his fate. and large bribes were
freely given Tor this object. "A hint was
received that he had been conveyed be-
vond the frontier, but all trace of him was
lost, and no further clue was ever obtained
as to his disappearance. One or two of
such adventures are enough TO dampen
the ardor OF the boldest Lovelace, and,
unfortunately, other examples have not
been wanting Temple Bar.
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THE DE LESsEPS' ROMANCE.

The history of NJ de Lesseps' second
marriage is a curious one. The lady who
is his wife was nearly twelve wears at the
chateau of which she is now the chate-
laine. staying on visit Her family
name was de Braga She was of French
origin. but English nationality. her father
having filled post under the British gov
ernment in the Mauritius. Mile de Braga
was the perfectien of the French Creole
type, and very romantic. She had been
in the habit of listening TO the accounts of
the diplomatic and material difficulties
which M. de Lesseps overcame in Epypt.
Paris and London. and of the courage and
humanity he displayed in assisting plague
stricken Frenchmen when he was consul
at Alexandria. The relations she heard
impressed her rs the narrative of Othello's
adventures impressed Desdemona. Mile.
de Braga saw in M. de Lesseps a hero of
modern times. His courtlincss, chiyal.
rous manners and vivacity enchanted a
girl used 10 the indolcnt planters of the
Isle Of France. She was at La Chesnaye
when all Europe was astir about the
achievement of the Suez enterprise.
kilograms were arriving from the great
ones Of The earth. accepting invitations to
the inaugural ceremony. The French
sovereign was on board II French war;
ship. to lead a fleet, composed OF vessels
of all nations, with heirs apparent and
heads OF governments on board Festivi-
ty reigned at La Chesnaye. Mile Braga
grew silent and solitary. One day, in the
garden, she saw de Lcsseps walking on
terrace. She pluckef a rose, and, going
up to him, begged Of him for her sake to
wear il at dinner He asked whether she
did not mean it for her son? No It was
for himself. Her host explained to her
that he was on the wrong side of 60, while
she was not yet 10. That did not matter,
What his age was never occurred to her.
She had only thought Of his greatness and
his goodness. In short, he was her beau
ideal. How was it possible for man
reared on the sunny side of Pyreneean
mountain to reason down the feelings this
confession aroused? Time was given to
Mile. de Bragg to reflect. and she sas
made to understand that no friendship
would be lost were she to change her
mind after the banns had been published.
The marriage was celebrated contem-
poraneously with the Suez fetes.
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To the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial
Court next to be held at Augusta, in and for the
county of Kennebec, the thin Tuesday OF October
lss0.
YIyhe undersigned respectfully represents that the
/ American Bank, then doing business at Hal
lowell in said county, in September, 1865, caused the
Henry Cooper, Jr., and Others who were then in,
deb,ed to the Bank and about the same time, said
Bank ordered your petitioner to cause said ship to be
insured for their benefit for the of six thousand
dollars (SG,OOO) in the Piscataqua Fire and Marine
Insurance Company. This was done in the name OF
your petitioner, and he gave hts viua note tor
the premium amounting to one hundred and thirty
six dollars (S136.)
During the time of this policy, said Bank failed,
and Henry X. Baker, Eliphalet Rowell and Simon
Page were appointed receivers of the same, and your
petitioner turned this policy with other papers
aud assets of the bank TO them; and when he was
subsequently called upon by the Insurance Company
to nav this note, he notified said receivers OF all the
facts in the and requested them to take charge
Of it, and relieve him from all liability account of
the same; but said receivers while not denying that
they ought to relieve your petitioner ana assume the
liability if any there was, refused to pay said note
10 said Insurance Company for the reason the COM
pany was nsovent at the time they issued the policy
Consequently the note remained unpaid and was
sued and the writ returnabe at the Supreme
Judicial Court in and for the county of York at Sep
tember 1865 At that term, ). c. Harley, an at
torney at law located at Hallowell answered to the
suit but before the next term in January following
said Harley died, and further answer was made to
said action, and II was defaulted Mt the SAID last
named term for l6Os SO debt and si49 costs, and an
execution was issued March 2nd 1869, june LIST ls12
and others in 1873 1874, 1875, 1877, 1879 and 1850
Tn the last named execution your petitioner was ar
rested and gave n six months bond which is still in
force. -
Your petitioner is informed and believes that said
receivers have sufficient funds in their hands, belong
ing the American Bank, to pay or compromise inns
Judgment and execution, and fully indemnify ana re-
ieve him from any further costs or expenses in con-
necon with the same.
Wherefore he respectfully prays that after due no,
tce TO said receivers, they may be authorized and
ordered to adjust this debt aid fully release and dis
charge your petitioner from the same and for the
costs ol this proceeding.
ALEXANDER II. HOWARD.
Augusta, Me-, Sept. Z, 1850.
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Ak0OSrO0k, ss:-Court ofCosnty Commissioner

AhoosIO0k, ss:-Court ofCosnty Commissioners
saiy adjourned Term, August 20, 1850.
uh ine foregoing petition, ordered, That notice DE
Sseh tnat the Commissioners will meet on frloas'
.emoer oer 18th, 1850, al 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at tn.,
puhwest corner of Washburn, and hear an
pasues p,s interested in said road through the
incorporated S townships; and on the same
~, proceed to view the route mentioned III
n u petition, and there at some convenient place
@ Tue vicinity hear all parties interested in said roa'
i said Incorporated towns, Immediately aiteI
s view, and take such further action in the matter
ney Judge proper Said notice to be given by sers-
n Itested copies of the petition and this order'
~ lJn the clerks of Washburn and Wade Plantation,
ina aa upon Peter Dunn and George b. Dunn Of ASH
E' ~ Sharles d. Bryant of Bangor, trustee OF the
nesrey estate, and Sarah c. johnson and AGA
sh. halr OF Presque Isle, supposed owners OF town
h;p NO. i3 Range 4, the other owners, II any,
uaig my unknown, and the Commissioners being
s 70 ascertain by reasonable diligence who they
nls.. anu oy posting up like copies in three puohc
w., IN each of said towns, viz: in the town OF
AMI and in Wade Plantation NO. 13, Range =,
tn ~ publishing the same three successive weeks IN
ste inoostook Republican, a newspaper pubrshsu
IN IA, in said county, and six successive weeks
hennebec Journal. the State paper. the last
tb and said service and posting to be at least
days before said meeting, that all parties IN
'ea may attend and be heard ii they see MT
A.. Attest - b. L. STAPLES, Clerk.
iue copy of Petition and Order.
owas Attest = b. L. STAPLES. Clerk.
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STATE OF MAINE.

kENNEBEC SS:-In vacation, September 3, 1851
The within petition having been presented 10 me
Justice of the supreme Judicial Court, in vacation
Tor an order of notice,
lr Is ORDERED that notice thereon be gwen 10 tae
respondents by giving TO Henry H. Baker, one OF the
respondents therein named in hand an attested copy
o the within petition and of this order theron al
least fourteen days before the next term OF tne
supreme Judicial Court to be held at Augusta witnh
anu iof the county of kennebec the third tuesday
OF October, lss0:
Ana also that notice of the same be given TO All
parties interested by publishing an attested copy
tnereo with this order thereon, three weeks success
sNeiy IN the kennebec journal, the last publication
20 oe not less than seven days before the neNt term
OF said court to be held aforesaid, that they may
'heh ana there appear and answer If they see ht
AITEMAs LIBBEY,
Justice Supreme Judicial Court.
true copy of the petition and order thereon
Attest = W.M STRATT0N, Clerk.
Baker Baker, attorneys.
37w3w
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Advertising Agents
FOR THE
Kennebec journal,
Daily and WEEKLY.

The following Advertising Agents are authorized
to receive subscriptions and advertisements for the
KENSEBEC JOURNAL:
BOSTON I: IS. VI. PETTENGILL & Co. 10 State
Street.
S. X. MILES, No. fremont st.
I. &. EVANS, fremont Temple.
HORACE DoDD, 265 Washington
Street.
NEW YORK :: :DAUCHY & Co, 1871 Fulton st.
GEO. L. RowELL Co., 10
Spruce Street.
JAMES II. BATES, Al Park Row.
w. w. SHARPE 4 Co.
S. NJ. PETTENGILL& & Co., 81 Park
Row.
PHILADELPHIA n. W. AVER & Son, Times Bldg,
Chestnut and sth streets.
s. NJ PETTENGILL &c Co., 70l
Chestnut Street.
NEW HAVEN, CONN, ii. L. HUBBARD, City Bank
Building.
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VOL. XII.
Gbe Aennebee gournal.
Published at AEGUsTA, MAINE, Water Street, foot
ofCourt, by SPRAGUE Son.
Daily Kennebec Journal,

Issued every morning, except Sundays. 1t contains
The latest news by telegraph and mall gives reports
Of Markets. and has carefully prepared political and
osal articles, and a generous amount of farming,
home and miscellaneous reading with full cempila-
tiou of state news.
Terms, 81 per annum in adrance, IS if payment
IL not made within the year. Single copies cents TO
he had at the bookstores and at this Office.
= advertisements inserted reasonable terms Rates
N ~ be had on application at this office.