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Lake Marranoocook.

To the Editor of the Press:
As there has arisen some difference of opin-
ion as SO the proper spelling of the original
Indian name of that beautiful sheet of water
above Winthrop village, which has now be-
come place of popular resort, I am
inclined to show mine opinion,-remem-
boring to have had conversation, many
years ago, with the late DR.. Ezekiel
Holmes, then editor of the Maine Farmer, on
that subject, and that he then looked the
matter up,-and as one result of his examina-
ton, find pasted in an old pocket memoran-
dunn, in large type, Lake Marranoocook (up.
peri. Lake Annabescook Qower.)
distinctly recollect that in pronouncing
the name of the upper lake he divided it thus:
Mar-ran-oo'-cook.
As the Doctor was quite connoisseur in
such matters 1 have considered the matter
settled. JAS B. FnLEBRowN.
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DESCENDANT FRESHMEN.
The Chicago Convention Continuous
Wrangle.

The Chicago Convention Continuous
Wrangle.
CHICAGO, Aug. 10.-The sessions of the Irish
convention hitherto have been little more
than one prolonged wrangle. The investiga-
ton as to the qualification of members being
concluded committee was appointed to inves-
tigate the finances. The inquiry develops the
troll of the funds. The finance committee ap.
pointed by this meeting Intercepted John De-
voy, who is one of the trustees of the skirmish-
ing fund and also trustee of the Clana Ma Gael
fund. He refused point blank to make any
statement, and the other trustees Joined in his
refusal. After a heated discussion the meet
ing adjourned, hoping some adjustment would
be possible, but they were unable to make
any. The charges are that the conduct of the
trustees has been most ScandalouS and that
they have appropriated the money to improper
uses.
P. W. Grove, who has not been in the meet
ing, but who has all the facts, in an interview
charged that the trustees, including Alexan-
der Sullivan of Chicago, DR.. VIM. Carroll of
PHILADELPHIA, P X. Walsh of Cleveland, Grit
fin of Utica, Breslin and Brown and others,
have squandered the funds; that they were
paid 500 month and expenses as organizers;
that they managed the affair as close cor
poration. expelling honest members and sup
plying their places with those they could con-
troll that they used the society for political
purposes. and determined effort is now being
made to drive them to the wall, it is stated, by
Col. Mike Boland of Louisville, O'Brien of
Providence and O'Connor of Lasalle. Those
who control the funds are among the ablest
members of the convention, but Grove thinks
more scrupulous element will prevail, but if
they do not, the Clan Ma Gaels are thing of
the past
Last nights session was one continuous
wrange. The fund alleged to have been
squandered is composed of 100000 collected
nv bo M Gaolc and ho goo 000 ckirpo-
ishing fund.
Mr.. Grove makes the astonishing statement
that the internal machines about which SO
much has been said cost just $40 for the entire
lot, and the scheme of sending them to Eng
the United Irishmen's Society secured re-
ward of $4,000, he having notified the British
Consul in New York of their shipment. The
$4,000 obtained from the British government
has gone into the Irish fund.
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DIR. AGNEw's VIEWS.

The Medical -Defended-The
Presidents Condition Encouraging.
NEW YORK, Aug. 10.-Dr. Agnew stated
last night that time and the perfect re-
covery of the President will ere long complete
ly vindicate the medical and surgical treat
ment. The President will not be moved to
the Soldiers Home for the present. There is
really no need of it, and 1 would be very un-
willing to see him carried about much any
where. The condition of President Garfield is
not alarming, whatever the reports may ap-
pear to indicate. The impartial truthfulness
Of the reports given rise to wrong impressions
among persons unfamiliar with cases of this
kind. am not discouraged, nor over-anxious.
The President is doing very we'll, and every
thing is decidedly favorable to his recovery
Secretary Blaine to Minister Lowell.
WASHINGTON. Aug 1o.-The following was
sent to-day:
To Lo,ceU. Minister, London:
At / p. m. the Presidents condition was not
essentially changed since the morning report
At noon he signed an important public docu-
ment to which his signature was Indispensable
with firm clear hand
(Signed) BLAINE, Secretary.
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MINOR TELEGRAMS.

The French Transatlantic Company's
steamer L. sac Pereire took fire in Galetta
Roads, ON the coast Of Tunis, and was sunk by
a torpedo.
The striking nail makers at Sedgley, Eng,
have resolved to accept a compromise. The
strike has lasted seven weeks and affected 3d.
600 operators.
A barn with its contents, in Lunenburg, VT,
belonging to Hon. J. w. HaItshorn, vas
burned Monday night. Loss $500; partially
insured.
!. Six Sioux chiefs left Pierre, Dakota Terrific.
ry, yesterday for Washington.
Joshua Dye, during the war noted leader
of the Knights of the Golden Circle, died in
Richmond, Ind, yesterday.
The International Medical Congress closed
yesterday.
The physicians say that Judge Colt was un-
doubtedly insane when he committed suicide.
A number of buildings in Trafalgar, Ind,
was burned yesterday. Loss $4,000.
All attempts to make the temperance ques-
ton party one were voted down by the Ala
bama temperance convention.
Cuba has been forbidden to take part in the
ATLANTIC exposition on account OF scarcity OF
funds in the treasury.
The report that the Pope intends to leave
Rome ensirely is pronounced unfounded.
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Indian Troubles in the southwest

DENVER, Aug. 10.-The Tribune's Santa Fe
dispatch says much uncertainty prevails re-
garding the Indians in Socorro county. Gen.
Hatch is at Fort Craig and may take the field
in person. Three companies of cavalry are
now after the reds and an additional company
has started. Name is leading the Indians and
has been reinforced from the Mescalero
Apache agency. He is evidently going to imi-
tate Victoria in swinging semi-circle through
Lincoln, Donna Anna, Socorro, Valencia and
Grant counties and back into chihuahua. Two
companies of cavalry were to-day ordered from
Fort Lewis, COL, to Fort Craig to reinforce
the troops in the field. Forty scouts are out
from Socorro, scouting and guarding the
Magdalene Mountains. Dionicio Boca yester-
day reported at Las Lunas that his train of
eight wagons, containing $4,000 worth of mer-
chandise was attacked 40 miles from Las
Lunas and captured. One man was killed,
the others escaped. The wagons and goods
were burned. On receipt of this information
Transuilline Lunay, the New Mexican dele
gate to Congress, Immediately gathered 40
armed and mounted volunteers and left at
midnight in pursuit of the Indians The coun-
try in which the Indians now are suffered con-
siderably last year from the same source. The
Navajoes are comparatively quiet, the Indian
department. having promised to give them a
more popular agent.
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VIRGINIA.
Straightouts and Coalitionists
Hold Separate Conventions.
PROBABILITY THAT THE STRAIGHT
OUTS WILL YIELD.

LYNCHBURG, Va, Aug. 10.-Mr. Cochran,
chairman of the State central committee,
called the convention to order at 10 o'clock
j. I. Wilson (colored) of Norfolk was elected
permanent chairman. He counselled unanim-
ity in the party and said Virginia Republic ans
were in no condition to endorse reputation.
Hon. j. I. Dezendorf said that the commit
tee from the other side (the coalitionists)
wished to enter the convention but as they
had not been provided with tickets they
could not, and he therefore moved that
the convention adjourn till O'Clock so
that they might be conferred with
and if possible to unite the two wings Mr..
Arnold bitterly opposed any adjournment, b ut
after considerable animated discussion a
motion passed oppointing committee to in
recess until O'Clock was taken. Upon re-
assembling the committee on credentials not
being ready to report speeches were made,
some in favor of healing the split in the ranks
and others opposing compromise with the
coalitionists. Mr.. Leslie of Richmond ad-
Readjustment and denouncing Mahoneism,
The committee ON credentials reported and
their report was adopted.
Temporary officers were recommended for
permanent positions, ard elected Hon. j. I.
Reyenderf and W. P. Smith vice presidents.
Adjourned until Up. m.
The coalition convention met at noon in the
Opera House, Josiah Crump of Richmond
(cOOred), chairman. A committee of nine on
credentials was appointed and similar COM
mittee to confer with the straghouts The
forenoon committee reported 165 league dele
gates present. Convention adjourned till Z.
LYNCHBURG, Aug. 10, 2 P. M-The coali-
tionists and straightout Republicans refused to
meet to meet together, and are now holding
separate meeting with nearly equal numbers.
The straighouts are orderly and determined,
the coaitionists boisterous and wrangling. A
ticket for State officers will be nominated by
the straightouts. The other wing will endorse
Mahone's ticket. Both conventions took re-
cess until o'clock.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The two conventions appointed committees
of conference to arrange q basis of compro-
mise. The defiant tone of the straightouts
is decreasing and there is some prospect of a
compromise as proposition for such comes
from a faction in favor of meeting with Ma
lone. The straightouts adjourned till evening.
EVENING.
Both conventions are in session listening to
speeches while awaiting the report of the two
committees on compromise. 1t is believed at
this hour the straightouts will make no noma
ton
MIDNIGHT.
The straightouts adjourned till tomorrow.
The Readjuster faction is still in session and
iubilant over Their anticipated victory. The
straightouts are fast losing ground.
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THE BANKERS.
Annual Convention a. NIAGARA Fall,

Annual Convention at Niagara Falls.
NIAGARA FALLS, Aug. 10.-The convention
of the American Bankers Associ alton met at
II. The attendance was good. In the absence
of the President e. G.. Spaulding was chosen
temporary chairman. The executive council
was not really to report and asked more time
Treasurer Baker reported the finances of the
association in good condition. Papers were
read by Henry Martin of Buffalo, ex-Gov. R.
y. Fenton and an address by Jno. Knox of
New York. A resolution of sympathy and
hope OF his speedy recovery was unanimously
adopted and sent to President Garfield. N. B.
Van Styke read an address on Banking in
The chairman appointed a committee to
nominate officers for the ensuing wear and
they will be elected tomorrow. Five minute
discussions were participated in by Charming
Whitney, Adrian, Mich; Charles Parsons. St.
Louis; Philip Parsons, Detroit, and L. III,
Root, Little Rock, Ark, on the collection of
checks of country MERCHANTS sent to New
York merchants in payment of goods.
Thomas F. McGrew of Springfield, O., spoke
brfiy on the grain products of the West and
the magnificent system of shipment to the sea
by lake and CANAL without break of bulk to
supply the famishing people of foreign coun-
tries
Adjourned till tomorrow.
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rConference OF Railway Managers.

NEW YORK, Aug. 10.-The railway manag-
ers some fifty in number met at noon to-day in
New York, and it is said, discussed a plan pro-
posed by Vanderbilt, and which Gould warmly
approved, which combines the trunk lines to
agree upon a certain freight tariff for period
of five years with other details. The conference,
it is believed, will Ilast two or three days, and
is expected to result in laying sound basis
upon which the Presidents within short time
will meet to take action and possibly approve
The commission remained in session until
o'clock this afternoon and discussed the situa-
tion of affairs caused by the present railway
war. The meeting resolved to advance rates
on freight bound east to 20 cents per hundred
pounds. The rate had been cut to Is cents,
this season while last year it was from % to So
cents
The east bound rate is calculated on the
lowest class of goods while the west bound is
graded from highest or first class. The COM
mission determined not to interfere with west
bound freight which still remains at 45 cents
per hundred for first class, and 10 cents per
hundred for lowest class Convention did moth
ing with regard to the cutting of rates on pas
senger business.
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NEW YORK.


Changes IN the Custom House.
NEW YORK, Aug. 10-Collector Robertson
has removed Deputy Collector Mcmahon to
chief clerkship also Deputy Collector Will
liams to miscellaneous duties, and has ap-
pointed Col. Bartram to deputy relationship.
q. s, Cattle Commission.
SARATOGA, Aug. 10.--Members of the Treas
ury Cattle Commission spent the morning in
an informal discussion with the Assistant Sec
rotary of the Treasury in relation to the scope
of their duties and powers under existing laws
to secure the shipment of cattle to England
free from pleuro pneumonia and with such as
surance of their freedom as will cause England
to do away with it's regulations compelling
butchering of cattle within short time Of
their being landed, They will hold another
session here and make such formal organiza-
ton as may be deemed necessary to render
their .abors most efficient.
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MINOR KILOGRAMS.

The Pennsylvania Democratic State Con.
vention will be held at Williamsport Septem-
Der 29th.
Schooner Persis L. Smith of Portland, be-
fore reported ashore, has been sold to Capt.
Waters, a wrecker for $445.
1t is reported that Parker, the Adirondack
fiends who assaulted Mrs. Bull, died from the
wounds received when arrested.
Claims to twenty gold mines all located in
New York state have been filed with the sec
rotary of state.
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Chicago Live stock Market,

10y IeIGRraph.J
CHIoAao;Aug. O..a0gs-Keceipts 1900 head:
s pnnd Ss6U head too many
50t96 80: light at 6aOG6 10. -S"'S
Cattle. Receipts 400 head shipments $500 head;
marcy actlve and good demand; exports to fair at
4 5O95 %; native butchers scarce and wanted at
2 2594 25.i 'o "'
sheep receipts 1000 head; market is active and
choice 6oEg6 90; Lambs 5O@3 SO p head.
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SPORTING.
Calais Driving Park

S1ldi5 4)Iltluk EdTks
CALAIS, Aug 10.-The Calais Driving Park
Association opened very successfully to-day.
the attendance being large and the track in
lair condition. The three minute class not
having filed, the Pa race was the only one
contested, s. B. Hills of Calais b. e. Walter,
winning in three straight heats. v. C. Halls
OF Portland b. s., Black Arthur second J. Fitz
Pstricks of st. John C. m. Jennie, third; R. s.
Eaborns of Woodstock G. m, Richmond Girl,
distanced. Time 2.3S. 2.39, 2S7.
To morrow's programme consists of minute,
30 classes, and free for all in which the cele-
brated stallion, Tom B. Patchen, will partici-
pate.
Trotting at Dexter.
DEXTER, Aug. 10-The races closed to-day
successfully with large attendance. The
summary was as follows:
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METEOROLOGICAL

WrIcArIoNs FOR TIM NEXT rwHNrY-rous
HOURS.
Wan DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF S1aNAIl
OFITcER, Washington. D. c.,
August IL, 1 AM.
For New England,
fair weather, northwesterly winds becoming
variable, stationary or lower temperature and
higher pressure.
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Boiler Makers on a Strike

PROVIDENCE, Aug. 10.-The union boiler
makers III the Rhode Island locomotive works
numbering 100 struck this morning because
their demand for the discharge of non-union
men, 10 or 20 in number, Was not complied
with. The strikers will be paid off and dis
charged
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A Counterfeiter Caught.

secret service division. telegraphs Chief
Brooks from Chicago, that he arrested Chester
M. Erwin in that city yesterday, for passing
and having number of counterfeit silver dol
lars.
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PORT OF PORTLAND.


WEDNESDAY, August 10.
Arrived.
Steamship Franconia, Mangum, New York-udse
Barque John Bailey, Shepard, Sydney. CB-coal
Railway Go. Vessel to Perley. Russell g. Co.
Randall & McAllister.
Sch Canton, Henley, Philadelphia to Ran
dali & McAllister.
Sch Chas Thompson, Odell, Philadelphia.
Sch Alaska, Hamilton, Reimbursement to A
Morse g. Co.
Sch Nicola Rhodes, Hoboken-coal to Warren &
Ring.
Sch CLARA Fletcher, Sargent, South Amboy.
Sch Minnie Taylor, Taylor, New York.
Sch Bramhall, Hamilton, New York-coal to Bos-
Sch Addie J, Leighton, Cherryfeld.
Cleared.
Sch Odell, winslow New York-Rumery, Brine
Sch Addie. Costello, Boston-J Lucas.
Sch Mabel, Strout. Cherryfeld-N Blake.
Sch Frank, -, Bangor Paris FIGURING Co.
Sch Lucy Ann, Meservey, Port Clyde-N Blake.
Sch Louisa Frances, Thorndike. Rockland-Ken-
sell & Tabor.
sAILED-schs Nellie Sawyer, j York, Mag.
gle Dalling, Willie Martin. Addie and others.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.
B0oTHBAY. Aug Oar, ship Saratoga. from
Mary Elizabeth, Dunton, Portland.
Aug 9-Ar, sch Kingfsher, Hodgdon, Western
Banks.
FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE
Ar at Delaware Breakwater 9th, brig Clara j Adj
ans McFadden. Caibarien.
Ar at San Francisco 10th inst ships Challenger,
Thompson. Cardiff; FL Captain. Lincoln New York.
Sid FIN Caibarien LIST inst, brig Clara j Adams,
McFadden, Philadelphia; 3D. Matte Russell. for
Sid i'm Trinidad 2sth brig Jura for Boston.
AT at Ma ia ' S1st brig Al Pettengill, Davis,
Ar at Cardenas 3lst, barque Augustine Kobbe,
Portland; Jose Lopez Leland do; brig Castalia,
Ar at Sagua Goth. sch Fred jackson, Snow, fm
Portland; 1st inst Seth W Smith, Allen. Calais.
Ar at Antwerp 9th inst, ship John Potter, Col
cord, Queenstown.
MEMORANDA.
Schs John T Manson, from Philadelphia for Bos.
reported ashore on Block Island, have been con-
demned and stripped of sails, rigging &C. Both
we're sold by auction 9Th.
DOMESTIC PORTS.
SAN FRANCIsoo-oids 9th. ship Pagamita, soule
MOBIIE-Ar sth, sch Palos. Eldridge, Washing
ChARLEsToN-Ar 9th sch j P wyman, Urann,
PORT ROYAL, so-sld 9th, sch Robio Foster,
Kart. Dariel; E r Emerson, Bull River.
RICHsMOND-sld 7th, sch VIM Green, Tracy,
FORTRESS MONRoE-Passed in 9th. schs Ella
NJ Watts. from Demarara for Baltimore; Frank
Harrington, -. Ellen NJ Colder, and Ada Ken
needy. Kennebec for Washington
BALTIMORE Ar 9th, sch Welaka, Perkins.
Charleston.
CID eth, harque Rosetta Mcneil, Brown, for Port
land; sch Ella. Coombs, Bath,
PHIt4ADELPHIA-Ar 9Th, sch Lucy Graham,
Ar sth, ship paotolus, Burnhan. LIVERPOOL; bark
- eagua; brig Hyperion. Will
hams. PORTLAND; sch Bragdon Jones, K ennebec.
Cid 9th. schs Emerson, Emerson, Tor Boston;
Lahana, Houghton, Portland
NEWCASTLE-Passed down 9Th, sch G Allen,
for Portsmouth, '''7T'
Afat Delaware Breakwater 10th, ship Stur-
s, Linnekin. from Reveal
NEW YORK-Ar 9Th, brig Stockton. Allen. from
Sagua IL days; sch John Il Converse. Leighton,
Caibarien.
Cid 9Th, brig Lahana, Foster, Port Limon, CIR;
sch Rogers Oliver, Boston,
Passed the Gate 9th. schs Ellis P Rogers, from
New York for Boston, Idlewild do for Danversport;
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BY TELEGRAPH.
IMPROVING.
The President Entirely Free
from Fever.
HIS TEMPERATURE NORMAL AND
HIS PULSE FALLING.

The fever from which the President has
suffered since the recent operation began to
abate yesterday and at midnight had entirely
passed away. His temperature was normal
and his pulse was falling. The surgeons ex-
pect to find him much improved to-day.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

Insurance Officers Arrested for Embez-
zlement.i
BosToN, Aug. 10.-George 81. Long and
Charles Il. Howard, president and treasurer
of the Alliance Insurance Company of Boston,
were arrested to-day at the instance of the
insurance commissioner to answer an indict-
ment charging them with embezzling from the
company. They gave bail in $1,000 each. The
deficiency in the company's funds is reported
to be $11 900.
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DEATHS.

In this city, Aug 10, George A. S.. son of Elijah
K. and Martha Bond, aged years months.
Funeral this Thursday afternoon, at O'clock
at No. IL Fore street.
In Gray, Aug. 3, Mr.. William Love- aged 70 years
In Dixfeld, July %, Mr.. Isaac N. stanley, aged
II years.
In Norridgewock, Aug. 2, Mrs. Ella A., wife of
Chas. E. Warren, aged 50 years months.
In Cornville. Aug. 8, Nancy Moore. wife of Philip
L. Kinsmore.
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NOTICE. Ladies' now using cream tartar and
soda in baking will have better results by using
Congress Yeast Powder. Try it in biscuits, cake,
doughnuts pie crust etc.
SHADES ENGLISH MUSTARD is sold by all gro
ers.
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MAINE.
Narrow Escape from Drowning.

Marrow Escape from Drowning.
CAMDEN, Aug. 10.-Mr. Arthur Badger and
Edward Cutler, both of Boston, while sailing
to-day were capsized by squall and the boat
sunk Immediately. Cutler swan to a buoy in
the harbor and Badger swan for the shore,
but was sinking for the third time when res
cued by boat which put out for them.
Secretary Blaine on His Way Homea
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.-Secretary Blaine,
accompanied by his family, left this afternoon
for Augusta, Me. He expects to be absent
from Washington several weeks.
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MARRIAGES..

In this city, Aug. 10, by Rev. Geo. D. Lindsay,
Geo. F. Atherton and Miss Eva. b. Hopkins both of
Portland.
At Old Orchard Beach, at the summer residence
OF the brides's parents, by Rev. Geo. d. Lindsay
Embert l.. Jones of Ashland. Mass and Miss Hat
ton papers please copy.]
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Corn for October-9.35 m at 55ss, l0.34 m at
boas, ll.O2 at boys; LOB at p m at 5514c; call
$500.
Oats for September-9.46 m at 32B; 1924 a
m at 32as,; ll.o2 m at 321a; 1881 p m at 321a I;
LOB m at 1855; call at 1924.
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Mrs. Catherine Coleman, indicted for shoot
| ing George Coles, pleaded not guilty yesterday
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NEW YORK. Aug 1o-Evening- market
camille paper 3@41s. Exchange steady at 482A
for long 4841a for short. Governments steady, ex-
cept for new As, which declined 1s. State bonds
moderately active Railroad bonds dull and irregu-
lar.
The transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregat
ed 222. 6h4 shares
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keceipEs of Maine Central.

PORTLAND, Aug. 9.
foI Portland, 81 cars miscellaneous merchandise,
for connecting roads 40 cars miscellaneous uar-
ceandise
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Grain Market.

PORTLAND, Aug.l1O.
The following quotations of Grain were received
by telegraph from Chicago to-day by A. W. Jordan,
167 Commercial street:
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For the six months ending in June there
were produced in California SO, 41S,378 of gold
and $685. of silver.
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o-day's closing quotations of
The Wool Market.

BOSTON, Aug. 10-[Reported for the Pressl.-Th,
following is list of prices quoted this afternoon:
Ohio and PENNSYLVANIA
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Mich Cows-Ektra Cows s55@$70; ordinary $40
@$5O; springers $IS@S55 f head; We quote sales
of Mich Cows at $50 to $40 each.
Sheep and Lambs-Those from the West were
owned by W Hollis, Sheep costing from ga @6h
~ tb live weight: Lambs from to 30 ~ fb.
Swine Fat Hogs at TIA to 71se ~ th live weight,
Store Pigs at z5@5 so % head.