The Portland Daily Press (Portland, Me.)
February 5, 1877

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PORTLAND DAILY ESTABLISHED JUNE 23, 1862.—YOL. 14. PORTLAND, MONDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 5. 1877. TERMS $8.00 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE. THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS, Published every day (Sundays excepted) by the PORTLAND PUBLISHING €0#f At 109 Exchange St., Portland. Terms Eight Dollars a Year in advance. Tc mail subscribers Seven Dollars a Year ii paid in ad vance. THE MAINE STATE PRESS published every Thursday Morning at $2.50 a year, if paid in advance at $2.00 a year. Kates op Advertising One inch of space, the length of column, constitutes a “square.” $1.50 per square daily first week; 75 cents per week after; three insertions, or less, $1.00; continuing every other day after first week, 50 cents. Half square, three insertions, or less, 75 cents; one week, $1.00: 50 cents per week after. Special Notices, one third additional. Under head of “Amusements” and “Auction Sales,” $2.00 per square per week; three insertions or less $1 50. Advertisements inserted in the “Maine State Press” (which lias a large circulation in every part of the State) for $1.00 per square tor first insertion, and 50 cents per square for each subsequent insertion. Address all communications to PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO. ENTERTAINMENTS. THE EVENT OF THE SEASON. Fraternity Dance AT CITY IT jY LL, TUESDAY EVENING, FEB. 6th. Splendid Music by Chandler’s Fnll Quadrille Band, 12 pieces. EXTRA MUSIC, EXTRA DANCES. Do not fail to attend the last Dance. Tickets, admitting a Gentleman and Ladies, $1.00, to be obtained at Stockbrtdge’s and at the door. Jhii.30 dtd M. Li. A. Course of Entertainments. LECTURE BY COL. THOS. WENTWORTH HIGGINSON. Subject: The Aristocracy of the Dollar. AT CITY HALL, Wednesday Evening, Feb. 7th, Tickets 50 Cts. Reserved Seats 25 Cts. To be obtained at Srockbridge’s Music Store and at the door. Concert by Chandler’s Band at 7.15. Lec ture at 7.45 o’clock.feldtd GRIND CONCERT AND BILL! THE PORTLAND BAND will give a Concert and Ball at LANCASTER HALL, Wednesday Evening, Feb. 7.1877. Tickets 75 Cents, admitting Gent and Ladies, to be obtained at tbe Music stores, members ot the Band and at the door. Concert at 8. Dancing to commence at 9. feldCt JARLEY WAX-WORK. The genuine and only MRS. JARLEY will appear with her stupendous collection of wax figures, tor the benefit of ST LIKE’SOVILD, AT GRAN!) ARMY HALL, ON THE Evening^ of Wednesday and Thursday, Feb’y 7th and 8th. Tickets, including reserved seats, 50. For sale at Stockbridge’s Music Store, and at the door the evening of the entertainment. fe51t Army Navy Course. SEVENTH ENTERTAINMENT. Last Grand Concert OF THE COURSE. CITY HALL, Thursday Evening, Feb. 8th, BY MBS. II. M. SMITH, Soprano, MISS ABBY B. CI.ARK, Contralto, MB. WM, H. FESSENDEN, Tenor, MYBON W. WHITNEY, Basso. Tickets, 50 cents; Reserved Seats, 25 cents extra; to be obtained of Thornes’, under Music Hall, and at the door. Doors open at S.30; Concert begins at 8. tel d7t Fanny Marsh’s Theatre. ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY Three Grand Performances, Friday and Saturday Evenings, Feb. 9th and 10th, and Saturday Matinee, The Keigning Novelty direct from Boston Mnseutn BICE A GOODWIN’S EVANGELINE Musical Extravaganza Combination, HEADED BY MISS ELIZA WEATHERS BF, Mr. N, Goodwin, Uliss Clara Fisher, Supported by the following Coterie oi Artists: Hr. Harry Josephs, Hr. Edwin 8. Tnrr, Hr. Harry Hunter, Hr H C. Daly, Hessrs. Golden A Bixey, Hiss Lizzie Webster, Hiss Flora t^ee, A Grand Chorus and Singing Ballet, and an Enlarged Orchestra, under the direction of Hr. Harry Brahani. The above artists selected by the Authors, and especially engaged for the production of the nighly successful Romantic, Operatic and Spectacular Extravaganza, or American Opera Boufle, HVANGiElIjINE which has been produced in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore ana Washington before Crowded and Delighted Audiences, reaching in Boston its 108th Performance. Box Sheet for the sale of Reserved Seals open at the Box Office of ihe Theatre, on Monday morning, Feb. 5th. Prices—Orchestra. $1.00; Reserved Seats in Dress Circle and Gallery, 75 cents; General admission, 50 cents. Matinee Prices—50 and 25 cts.; Reserved Seats, 75 cents. febSdlw '7 2 ENTERTAINMENT BY THE CLASS ofSEYENTY-TWO, P.IL S. —AT G. A. It. HALL, Monday and Tuesday. Feb. 12th und 13 th, Comic Opera in 3 Acts LA FILLE DE BUMFOOZLER AND TWO BONNYCASTI^KS. note.—The net proceeds will be devoted to the furnishing and maintaining a room at the Maine General Hospital. Tickets, 35 cents; for sale at StockbiiJge’s and Sturgis*. Ieb5d7t Grand Concert, hihhhhl ID VOCAL AT CITY II ALL Friday, Feb, 33d, BY MISS GEORGIE HARRIS, Piano. MR. AUGUSTE FRIES, Violin. MR. WULF FRIES, Violincello. -—-Vocalist. Mr. Hermann Kotzschmar, Accompanist. Tickets. 25 eeuts; including reserved seats, 50 cents, to be obtained at Stockbridge’s Music Sto*e and at the door. Doors open at 7; Concert at 8 o’clock. ja25dtd ANEW HAIR TONIC worth baving-itls the best. Wood’s Improved Hair Kestorativo is unlike any other, and has no equal. The Improved has new vegetable tonic properties; restores grey hair to a glossy, natural color; restores faded, dry, harsh and falling hair; restores, dresses, gives vigoi to the hair; restores hair to prematurely bald heads; removes dandruff, humors, scaly eruptions; removes irritation, itching and scaly dryness. No article pro duces such wonderful effects. Try it, call for Wood’s Improved Hair Restorative, ami don't be put off with any other article Hold by all druggists in this place and dealers every where. Trade supplied at manu l'acturers’ prices by C. A. Cook Co., Chicago, Solo Agents for tbe United States and Canadas, ami by Weeks Potter, Boston. wumsc ENTERTAINMENTS. Return Return MTJSIC HA. U U ONE WIGHT ONLY. MONDAY, FEB. 5th, H AVERLY’S MINSTRELS! ENTIRE NEW PRUIE EXTR A EFFORTS BY ALL I Box Office Now Open. fe3 d2t BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Booksellers aud Stationers. DOVT&FOGC, No. 91 Middle Street. Book Binders. WM. A. QUINCY, Boom It, Printers’ Exchange, No. ill Exchange St. SMALL SHACHFORD, No. 35 Pisim Street. Carpenters and Builders. WHITNEY HE ANSI, Pearl Street, op posite the Park. Furniture—Wholesale and Retail. GEORGE A. WHITNEY, No. 9« Ex change Ml. Upholstering of all kind, done to order* Plumbers. JAMES MlLLEB.No.91 Federal Street lieal Estate Agents. JOHN C. PROCTER, No. 93 Exchange Street. Stair Builders. B. F. LIBBY, No. 359 Fore Street,cor. Cross St.. in Delano’s Hill. G. la* HOOPER, Cor. York and Haple Streets. Watches, Jewelry aud Silver Ware, J. A. MERRILL A CO., 139 Middle St J. A. MERRILL. A. KEITH. COPARTNERSHIP. NOTICE. THE Copartnership heretofore existing between the subscribers, under tbe firm name of SABINE FLINT, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Either party will sign tbe firm name in liquidation. W. A. SABINE, F. T. FLINT. COPARTNERSHIP. WE have this day formed a copartnership under the firm name of PERRY FLINT, and have taken the Stores, Nos 7 and 9 Moulton Street, lor the purpose of carrying on tbe business of Commission Merchants and Wholesale Dealers in Country Produce, Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Fancy Groceries, &c. EBEN N. PERRY, jan24dtfF. T. FLINT. COPARTNERSHIP. WE have formed a Copartnership for the purpose of transacting the Wholesale Drug Business, and we solicit the pationage of all who require anything in our line. Our Stock, consisting of DRUGS, Medicines, Faints, OILS, TARNISHES, AND— Druggists’ Sundries, is new, of fine qualities, and will be sold at Low Prices. Tarbox, Carney, Parsons Co., NOS. 117 119 MIDDLE ST„ THOMPSON BLOCK. J. C. TARBOX, W. C. G. CARNEY, C. H. BANGS, C. A. PARSONS. jan27 dtf THE WOOTON is universally acknowledged to be the King of Desks, Being the handsomest, the most con venient, the most symmetrica], the most accessible, the most comprehensive, the most durable ever invented. An enclosed stamp secures a catarsgne. Samuel Thurston, GENERAL AGENT, 3 Free St. Block, utijAnd. sepl6 dly $25. $50. $100. $200. $500. The reliable house ot ALEX. FROTHING HAM CO., No. 12 Wall Si.. New lorh. publish a handsome eight page weekly paper, called the Weekly Financial Report, which they send free to any address. In addition to a large number ot ed itorials on financial and other topics, it contains very full and accurate reports of the sales and standing of every stock, bond and security 'ealt in at the Stock Exchange. FKOTHINGHA ?I 2d3t 131 Commercial .irect. Vaults Cleaned and Ashes Re moved. ALL ORDERS promptly attended to by calling at or addressing K. GIliSON, l»nldtt 588 Oongress Stree! _WANTS. Notice. Employment for tboso willing to work. Agents wanted in every city and town. Wages from $10.00 to $25.00 per week. Apply or send lor particulars to D1K1GO STATIONERY PORTFOLIO CO., fobldtf No. 369 Commercial St., Portland, Me, Wanted. A RESPECTABLE and capable Girl to do general housework in a small family. Good wages given. References required. Inquire at No. 32J Emery Street. ja31dtw LADIES WANTED. Ladies wbo desire to employ tlieir leisure hours at home at a beautiful style of French Embossed needle work. Send stamp direc tend envelope or call personally for at.C. N flITH Circular, 1081 Washington street, Boston. ja31dim House Wanted. IB. A small family without children desire a i][ rent in the western part ot the city. House aLinust contain trom seveu to nine rooms, having considerable direct sunlight, and be supplied with gas and good water. Relerenco given. Address “L.,” Box 1557. jan29dtf Furnished House Wanted. A PLEASANT house 6or 8 rooms, furnished; is wauted by a good responsible tenant; only four in family; no children; good care of furniture, and prompt payment of rent guaranteed. Address “T. A.” Post Office. jan29dl2t* Wanted. A SITUATION by a First-Class Cutter; custom work preferred. Address “CUTTER,” Jan27dtf570 Congress St., Portland, Me H anted. /A/A Agents, both Male and Female, te sell our i L/L/ useful household articles. They will sell to almost every house. Any one can sell them- We have agents that never sold anything before, making from four to five dollars per day and expenses. Please call and examine the goods, every housekeep er needs them and wants them We have a large variety. N. B.—Business chances bought and sold here. Call, or address with stamp, T. F BOWE, 119J Exchange street, Portland. ja9dtf LOST AND FOUND. Lost, ON Thursday evening, in the vicinity of th. Park, a JnpnueHe Ivory Slewe-Stud. The finder will confer a favor by leaving it at febleodtw* THIS OFFICE. TO LET ADAMS HOUSE TO LET, AND THE FURNITURE FOR SALE. FHHE entire Furniture and Fixtures of tlie above A well known House, situated on Temple St., will be sold on reasonable terms Furniture mostly new and in good order. For further information in quire at House fe2dtf To Let. Small iionse rear No. 5 Mechanic St. Inquire on premises. ja31 dlw To Lot. A TENEMENT of lour or five rooms; two o them connected; pleasantly situated, on 203 Cumberland Street, corner Franklin Street; has gas and Sebago water; flower garden in the rear. jan24 dtf To Let. TWO pleasant Tenements in House No. 8 Orange Street. Six rooms each. Sebago water. Ap ply to A. C. BARKER, ja23MW&Ftf 131 Commercial Street. To Let. ON Melbourne street, a Cottage house nearly new, containing 10 rooms, good cellar, hard and soft water, gas &c. Large yard, 80 foot front;first class, stable, shed &c. Rent reasonable to right parties Inquire of m, ADAMS ja13dlw 51 1-i Exchange St. HALL on second floor, in Mechanic BuildiDg, Cor. Congress an situated in me very tenter ot me City. THE BEST LOCATED HOUSE FOR BUSINESS MEN. HEATEDBY STEAM. Best ot attention given to guests. Table set with the very best the market aftorde. TERMS Terms hereafter will he but $2.00 per day. Suits of rooms, including parlor and bed-room $3.00. WOLCOTT CO., Proprietors. auglO deodtf WINTER RESORT. THE ROYAL VICTORIA HOTEL, NASSAU, BAHAMA ISLANDS, For fall information apply to JAHEft L1DGER1VOOD CO., dc8 738 Broadway, New Fork. d3m DEWITT HOUSE, Lewiston, ifle. The Proprietors, formerly of the Frank lin House, Bangor, having leased this com modious Hotel for a term of years, are uow prepared to entertain their old friends, __ and the travelling public generally. The Hotel is plsasautly situated on the COR. OF USE AND PARK STS.^ Nearly opposite City Building and Post Office, overlooking the Paik, and forming one of the most beautiful locations in the State. It is also con venient to the principal places of business in the City. It has all the modern conveniences of Steam, Bath Rooms, Sample Rooms and Billiard Hall; also a first-class Livery Stable. Carriages always in waiiiog to take guests to and from the trains. ROYAL QUIN BY, I PrAnitj„tArB EBEiY IHUKCII, Pr°Pr*eton. novL’5 d3m obtained for mechanical de- j vices, medical, or other o mpounds, ornamental designs, trade-marks, and labels, Caveats, Assign ments, Interferences, etc. promptly attended to. nventions that have been by the Patent Office may still, in most cases, be secured by us. Being opposite the Patent Of fice, we can make closer searches, and secure Pat tents moro promptly and wijh broader claims than those who are remote from Washington. dus a model or sketch ot your de vice we make exam inations free of charge and advise as to pa tentability. All cor respondence strictly confidential. Prices low, AND NO I1IIAKUE DNEE8S PATENT 19 9FCI RED We refer to officials in the Patent Office, and to inventors in every State in the Union. C. A. SNOW CO., Opposite Patent Office, Washington, 1). C. no2J dtf CLAIRVOYANT. MADAME N. 8, MADDOX,the celebrated Clairvoyant, Fortune Teller and Doctress. can now located at Market Square, rear of the Dollar Store, owposito obe Horse Car Depot, where she can be consulted by all who wish to make her a call Madame vl. has had large experience in tell ing fortunes, searching out lost, hidden or stolen treasures. «£:c., and was never known to lie at tault. Do not miss this opportunity of consulting the great est fortuneteller of the age. Per ns entering intoany new business or profession, the con uctiug of whicn they do not understand, will find it to their advan tage to pay her a visit. Sho can foretell the destiny of friends in auy part of the world and describe them perfectly. She also describes all manner ot disease that flesh is heir to, and gives medicine for the same. She has given universal satisfaction to all who have consulted her in her constant travels iince she was seven years old. Good testimonials given it desired. Terms, Gents $1.00; Ladies SOJcents. Office hours rom 9 A. M. to 9 P. M. no9dtf Wanted, Agents and Everybody to send for sample “Centennial Patent Napkin Holder.” An en tirely new invention and uni versally useful Agents (male and female) can sell to everyone. Prices,extra silver plated, 25 cts; gold plated, 35 cts. Circular lor stamp. 1700 sold in one day A DAMS CO., Sole Agents U. S., Box 541; or, 38 Water Boston, Mass. ja3Q-lm MISCELLANEOUS POLISH THE FAMILY SILVER BY USING SILVER WHITE. Used by the principal jewelers and silversmith. Sold by Jewelers and Druggist, and by DENNISON CO., 19 Milk St., Boston. jau29 d6m lstp MRS. WINSLOW’S SOOTHING SYRUP Fur Children Teething, greatly facilitates the process of teething, by soften ing the gums, reducing all inflammation—will allay all pain and spasmodic action, and is Sure tu Regulate the Bowels. Depend upon it, mothers, it will give rest to yon selves, and Relict and Health tu Your Infants. We have put up and sold this article for years, and CAN SAY IN CONFIDENCE AND TRUTH of it, what we have never been able to say ot auy other medicine—NEVFR HAS IT FAILED. IN A SIN GLE INSTANCE, TO EFFECT A CURE, when' timely used. Never did we know au iustance of dis satisfaction by any oue who used it. On the contrary, all are delighted with its operations, and speak in terms ot highest commendation of its magical ellecls and medical virtues. We speak in this matter ’•WHAT WE DO KNOW,” after years of experience AND PLEDGE OUR REPUTATION FOR THE FULFILMENT OF WHAT WE HERE DECLARE. In almost every instance where the intant is sufler ing from pain and exhaustion, relief will be found in arteen or twenty minutes after the syrup is ad ministered. N. Thuusands of Cases. It not only relieves the child from Dain. hut. In" vigorates the stomach and bowels, corrects acidity' and gives tone and energy to the whole system. It will almost instantly relieve Griping ol the Bowels, and Wind Colic. Wo believe it Is the rest and surest remedy in the WORLD, in all cases of DYSENTERY AND DIARRHCEA IN CHILDREN, whether it arises trom teething, or from nny other cause. Wo would say to every mother wuo has a child suflering trom any of the foregoing complaints do not let YOUR PREJUDICES, NOR THE PREJUDICES OP others, stand between yonr suflering child and the relict that will be SURE—ves, ABSOLUTELY SURE— to iollow the use of this medicine, if timely used. Full directions for using will accompany each bottle. Be sure and call for “Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup,” Having the fac-simile of “CURTIS PERKINS’’ on the outside wrrapper. Sold by DrnggistB throughout the world aug29 dCm FINE SHIRTS Mustard! MORRISON WHITTEN, PROPRIETORS. 250 FORE STREET, Portland, Maine. ARTHUR B, MORRISON. WILLIAM M. WHITTEN. 110I6 eodly ~Z ABBA M’S o OPRICIPAL LOANOFFICE. Licensed by the City Government. Money in sums from 25 cents to thousan ds of dol lars to loan on Watches, Diamonds, Ladies* and Gent’s Jewelry, Clothing, &c Pianos, Sewing Ma chines, Furniture, Merchandise by the case or other wise, Bonds, Notes, mortgages and goods of every description We have a private office and all tran sactions are strictly confidential. All property left in our possession is insured against loss by fire or robbery. P. S. A large amount of above goods on hand and for sale at half value to pay advances. 9 Market Square, opposite U. S. Hotel. decl6 dtjalteod WBAT ANY ONE MAY SEE. Any one who will examine the list of Centennial Awards will see that the manufacturers of Benson’s Capcine Porous Plaster received the highest and only medal awarded to plasters WHAT CANNOT BE SEEN in this list is the name of any of their numerous competitors- So greatly superior to orns, sciatica, lumbago, stubborn colds, and all local pams and aches. Sold everywhere Price 25 cents. W. F. Phillips Co., Portland, Agents. fe2eod&wlm ESTABLISHED 1858. Are Popular Because Reliable. Illustrated Seed Catalogue sent free to all applicants. KENDALL WIIITNEY, ia27eod2w Portland, He. THE CELEBRATED C. 0. Chamberlain’s‘Green wood’ Asthma Cure. TRADE MARK NAME. Patented Not. 23, 1875. For the re'ief ol Asthma, Phthisic, Hiccoughs, atnl all spasmodic affections of the throat. Prepared and for sale by Mrs. E. E. Chamberlain at 25 Cedar Street, Portland, (widow of the late C. O. Chambsr lain,) beiug sole owner of Formula. None genuine without trade mark, name upon wrapper. For sale by druggists generally. jan25dom Consnmntion, Constipation, ienmatism, Tapeworm, Paralysis, HVJIORS, KIDNEY COMPLAINTS, and nil CHRONIC DIFFICl'LTIES made a specialty. Many diseases cured without the use of medicine. Office open at all hours. Consultation free. DR KEEP, fc3d4w al8l-« Congrenw Wt Portland, He. JOB PRINTING neatly executed at this Office. THE PBESS, MONDAY MORNING, FEB. 5. 1877 Every regular attache of the Press s rurnished with a Card certificate countersigned by Stanley T Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel managers will confer a favor upon us by demanding credentials of every person claiming to represent out Journal. Mr. David Dudley Field and his Demo cratic Committee are making their pretended investigation of Louisiana matters a complete farce. Do they suppose any sane man will believe this absurd yarn about a negotiation for the sale of the Louisiana vote at a million dollars? _ The South Carolina plan of influencing Republican members of the Legislature to join the Democratic branch seems to have been tried successfully in Louisiana. A colored Senator with an eye to business con tracted with the Nicholls crowd to sit with them fifteen days for $10,000, and, his time having expired, he is ready to renew the ar rangement, only stipulating that it shall be from day to day, so that he shall be at liberty to change back whenever the Packard gov ernment shall be recognized. According to present appearances the new Herman Parliament promises to be a much-mixed assembly. So far, it seems that many shades of political aud religious opinion will be represented therein. Among the members already elected are 105 Nationa1 Liberals, 95 Clericals, 28 Imperialists, 19 Progressists, 11 Poles, 10 Socialists, 6 Alsa tian Autonomists, 3 Alsatian Protectors, 4 Particularists, and 4 gentlemen whose politics cannot be exactly classified. It will require all the tact, skill, and audacity of Bismarck to manage such a miscellaneous legislature in these stormy times. Norfolk, Virginia, has become the sec ond cotton port in the United States. The advance of the city in commercial importance ha3 been very rapid. Its cotton receipts were formerly so small that they were not given in the statistics of trade iournals. While Vn,. folk ten years ago exported only 733 bales of cotton to European parts, in the year just ended it sent abroad 106,421 bales. The present season is expected to show a he avy increase. Last year the whole amount of cotton received at the city reaehed 831,477 bales. The cotton ports now rank in the following order: New Orleans, Norfolk) Galveston, Charleston, and Savannah. A paragraph in a recent Louisville Com mercial contains a volume ot truth which noisy Democrats in both sections would do well to ponder: “If instead of the vast ex penditure for civil war which the Democratic Solid South has spent in political disturbances since 1860, one dollar in ten of the amount had been expended in inducing four million enterprising, haid-working immigrants to make their home in the South, what a won derful scene of prosperity and happiness would appear from the Ohio river to the Gulf. Forty years’ bitter trial attest the failure of Democratic policy in the South. Let us have a change.” Ijf its marvellous growth, San Francisco may fairly challenge comparison with Chi cago. A village of huts in 1848 has devel oped to a stately city of palaces and ware houses in 1877. The commerce of Asia floats through the Golden Gate, opening a source of future wealth richer than ever gathered at the wharves of Venice or Amsterdam. In its banks and churches, schools and scientific institutions, social and literary progress, San FraDcisco already ranks with many of the older cities ot the East. It has a debt of only $3,000,000, which is amply justified in parks, public buildings, and other municipal prop erty. Its splendid harbor and vast mining interests form the basis of an enduring pros perity. While the Georgia Democracy voted solidly for Tilden and Hendricks, they evi dently had no sympathy with the third part of the motto, “Reform”. The Enquirer-Sun of Columbus, Georgia, has been speaking its mind very plainly. It says the present Leg islature commenced with a flourish of trum pets for reform. “Retrenchment was another good word with them and economy another. In the fifteen days of the session the words have been wern threadbare. Not a trace of the original colors can be detected. All ef fected has been a succession of words—noth ing but a blow.” This, be it remembered, is the candid declaration of one of their leading organs and may therefore be accepted as the truth. It is not after all, remarkable; the Georgia legislators are simply walking in the footseps of their leader of Gramercy Park. With all his professions of heroic virtue, Til den organized one of the most corrupt cam paigns known in our political history. Strange as it may seem, the officers of the International Exhibition Company en gaged in preparing the Main Building for the permanent exhibition find difficulty in pro viding enough space for all who desire to display their products and manufactures. An official bulletin, recently issued, contains a diagram of the Main Buildiug, showing how it is to be arranged lor the exhibition. The Main Building will be a leduced reproduction of the Great Exhibition. An interesting feature will be the numerous foreign courts fronting on the main avenue. The courts have been rearranged with excellent effect, and additions made to those heretofore in the Main Building, while some have been ex tended and their architectural effects height ened. All the principal foreign nations will be represented by courts, and several states will have ornamental inclosures for their exhibits. Lord Granville, in distributing prizes recently to the Dover School of Art, expressed his strong disagreement with the Kev. Mark Pattison’s views as to the degeneration of Brit ish taste in relation to art. He admitted that there was an increase in vulgarity of taste, as in the numbers of the people, but, in propor tion to the increasing wealth and the increas ing population of the country, he believed that the improvement in the English taste was very noticeable. He found, as an humble instance of improvement that the ladies were less disposed to disguise them selves with powder, and rouge, and hair dyes than their grandmothers, and both they and their poorer neighbors dressed in better taste. Especial'y he thought the art in children’s books had improved, and he told an amusing story of a little girl of his acquaintance who, on being presented with a book not well illus trated, dropped it into the waste-basket with a curtsey. This last anecdote almost tempts one to hope that in the luture English chil dren may learn good manners at the expense of their appreciation of beautiful pictures Dr. Sculiemanx, the discoverer of the site of Troy and of the tomb of Agamemnon, was formerly a citizen of the United States. After having made $93,000 in the backing business in Moscow, he resolved to visit Cali fornia, and towards the close ot 1851 sailed for New York in the steamer Atlantic. He arrived in America alter a stormy passage of six weeks, bringing with him a draft from Eolhschild on August Belmont for the capital he had acquired in Moscow. He established himself in California as a banker in Sacra mento. The miners had confidence in him, and deposited their treasure with him. Four years subsequently he returned to New York with a capital of $400,000 and in impaired health. In 1857 he was again in business in St. Petersburg. The climate not agreeing with him, he made a voyage around the world, and landed in New York in a state of extreme prostration from an attack of Pan ama fever. By the careful treatment of Dr. Tcllkampf he recovered and returned to the Old World, where he has since occupied him self with antiquarian investigations. They are for the most part carried on at hia own expense. Tiie great linguists have not wholly passed away. In oar time two have been superemi nent. Cardinal Mezzofanti, who was born in 1774, and died in 1849, was Keeper of the Vatican Library for a time, and understood, that is, spoke and wrote, fifty-eight different languages. When he was forty-six years old he was mentioned by Lord Byron, who knew him, as “a walking polyglot, a monster of languages, and a Briareus of parts of speech.” Contemporary with Mezzofanti was Cardinal Angelo Mai (born in 1782, died in 1854), who was a distinguished editor as well as scholar, and was believed to be almost as good a lin guist as Mezzofanti. He, also, was for some time in charge of the Vatican library, and edited and published many of its valuable MSS., which had been overlooked, including an entire volume of palimpsest fragments of the Greek historians, Polybius, Diodorus, Dion, Dionysius, and others. Now Pope Pius has appointed Father Bollig, who speaks fifty-five languages, to the office of Keeper of the Vatican Library. Usually some very learned prelate occupies that position, which is generally looked upon as a stepping-stone to a cardinalate. State Committee of Instruction. Halloweix, Feb. 3. At tbe meeting of tbe Committee on In struction, Kev. A. W. Burr of Hallowell, read a paper on tbe marking system. Mr. Barr said tbe object of marking was either to stim ulate the pnpil in tbe performance of bis daily task or to indicate tbe progress of the pupil for tbe month or term. Tbe system of marking was determined to a large extent by which one of these was had in view. If the primary ob ject was to stimulate the pupil iu the perform ance of his daily task a system of daily marks was employed. Sometimes the teacher mark ed each scholar at the close of his recita tioo. bometimes he waited till the close of tbe recitation hour before deciding what marks the pupil should receive. Both plans had tome disadvantages. Marking during class exercses caused frequent interruptions and used up con siderable time. It was likely to be more im partial, however, than if delayed till the olose ot the recitation hoar. Knowing how aoote pupils are to detect any deviation from blind, even-handed justice, the teacher will be under greater restraint; will teel more keenly his re sponsibility while marking the recitation of a pupil in the presence of bis fellows. Then, again, a bright, sharp answer will sometimes make so strong an impression upon a teacher that it will be remembered to the exclnsiou of the general performance and if the marking is delayed the authoi of it, even though his gen eral recitation has been had, wiil receive a high rank. Those who employ marks simply as a means of signifying the acquirements of a pu pil generally determine them by examination. Examination upon a scholar's whole work will, if properly conducted, develope bow success ful he has been in comprehending it. A mark based upon such examination will therefore more aoenrately express the pupil's real prog ress than an average of daily marks. Tbe principal objections to examinations are that they foster crammirg, strain the mental pow ers by reason of tbe great efforts pupils make in preparing for them, and burden the teach er. To be advantageous examinations mnst be certain and searching. Tbe papil mast not be able to anticipate the questions If he is, be is likely to deceive tbe teacher by cramming upon the points suggested by the questions which be anticipates. The result of each deception is disastrous. Having succeeded once be is likely to attempt it agaio. Pretence which skillfully counterfeits reality gradually becomes as valu able as reality itself, a condition of things which is scarcely less injurious to his morals than to his education. Scholarship and de portment should be kept entirely distinct and a pupil’s condnct should not be considered in marking his scholarship. The results of any system will depend largely upon the teacher. No system is so perfect as to be incapable of produemg bad results when placed in tbe bands ol an inefficient and indiscreet teacher, while hardly any is so thoroughly bad that Bound judgment and ready tact may not turn it to good account. In the discussion that followed, Mr. Corthell, of Calais, maintained that the purpose of ex aminations was to ascertain whether or not the pnpil was prepared to advance. Oral examina tions, while quickening tbe attention of the pnpil and developing fluency of speech are un just to timid and nervous pupils, and hence are unsafe guides to promotion. Written examina tions afford opportunity to present thought in caretul language. The promotion of pnpils should not be made to depend npon term exam inations alone. They should be promoted whenever they need it Mr. Wilson, of Hallowell, thought the object of marking was simply to signify the nrogress of the pupil, and therefore no amount of good intention, unaccompanied by performance, should be allowed to have an; effect. Mr. Woodbury, of Farmington, said there should be moral tests in the school, to prepare pupils for similar tests in life. Everything like deception should be sternly rebuked. SATURDAY’S SESSION. It was decided by tbe State Committee of Instruction to have a general meeting of tbe Association, at Bangor, the 2d, 3d and 4th of May. The work of the meeting is to be ar ranged by the offioers of the Association, and published, within one month, in the leading papers of the State. Report upon methods of teaching spelling was presented by Mr. Corthell. The following points were urged: 1. Spelling should be taught orally and by writing exercises. 2. Words of written exercises should be re ceived orally. 3 Good spelling bookB should be used, from which teachers can select words that pupils use in recitation and general experience. 4. The formal study of lessons should oon si.-t in writing tbe words. 5. Definitions should be learned in connec tion with reading and general study; not con nected with spelling lessons. 6. In oral lessons teachers should distinctly pronounce tbe words once. The pupils should pronounce after the teacher. Teacher should not pronounce again. 7. In writing pupils should separate syllables by spaces. 8. Scholars should be obliged to spell words upon which they have once failed. Before tbe lesson closes all the pupils must be able to spell every word. y. Misspelled words should be reviewed, and reviewed, aod reviewed, until all words can be spelled by all the scholars. Reports on tbe schools of Hallowell were made by Mr. Crane aod Rev. Mr. Burr. After a brief discussion of various topics sug gested, the meeting adjourned. STATE NEWS HANCOCK COUNTY. On Saturday week as a small boy by the Dame of Gonld from Jackson was going from VYinterport to Frankfort, he was attacked by two ruffians from SViuterport and so severely beaten that his life is in danger. Dr. M. K. Pulsifer died in Ellsworth recently, aged 78 years. He was the pioneer of homoeo pathy in Maine, and for years has been one of its most successful practiotiners. Dr. Pulsifer was the lather of fourteen children, ten of whom survive him and fill honorable positions. Hon. J. D. Pulsifer, reporter or the Supreme Court of Maine, Dr. N. G. Pulsifer of Water villc, and Dr. Thomas B. Pulsifer of Yarmouth in this state, are bis sons. He commenced the practice of homoeopathy in 1850. PENOBSCOT COUNTY. The Augnsta Journal learns that on the 30th of January, last Tuesday, a tragedy occurred near Dixtnout. As John Richardson and Ly man Croxtord, who are brothers-m-law, were returning from NVinterport, from some cause they got into a quarrel, and Richardson seized a sled stake and strnck Croxford over the bead three or four times, indicting wounds that it is feared will prove fatal. The affair was wit nessed by Mr. Butler, who came to Croxford’s rescue. Two other persons in the company offered no assistance to the injured mao. Dr. Farnham was called and offered medical aid. Croxford remained in an insensible condition at last accounts, and will probably die. Rich ardson formerly resided in Lewiston. WASHINGTON COUNTY. The following gentlemen have been elected officers of the St. Croix Penobscot Railroad Co. for the current year: Geo. M. Porter, E. A Barnard, H. F. Eatou, H. N. Hill and W. W. Sawyer, directors', Samuel Black, treasurer; Frank Nelson, clerk. The total debt of the company is $217,000; available resources, $26, 528.63; total earnings tor the past year, $40, 107.26; expenses, $21,251.20. YORK COUNTY. Thomas Kumery, a well known citizen of Dayton, died suddeuly Friday night with heart disease. Low water is inconveniencing theYotkManu facturiug Co. at Saco, not giving them suffi cient speed for all departments of their work. They have sent goff a very large quantity of goods within the past jfcw days, principally plaids.

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BY TELEGRAPH. FIFTY-SIXTH LE8ISLATURE. SENATE* [Special to the Press.] Augusta, Feb, 3. Mr. Wheelwright, President pro tem. in the chair. The papers from the House were disposed of in concurrence. Bill an act to prevent the throwing of slabs and other rufuse into the Kennebec river and its tributaries came from the House referred to next legislature. The Senate, 13 to 7, voted to non-concur, and the bill was passed to be engrossed. Bill an act for the protection of cranberries in the towns of Machias and East Machias, came from {he House amended. The Senate non-concurred and the bill was indefinitely postponed. Resolve in favor of the town of Lyndon came np on its passage to be engrossed. It was tab led and assigned for Tuesday. The select committee on enlargement of the State House, reported resolve relating to the improvement aDd enlargement of the State House. [Provides that the Governor and Council be directed to procure a plan or plans, specifications and estimates for the improve ment and enlargement of the State House, and report the same to the next legislature and that the sum of §1500 be appropriated for that purpose.] The rules were suspended and the resolve took its first reading and was then assigned for Monday next. Resolve appropriating §4500 in favor of the Maine Industrial School for Girls was read and assigned for Tuesday. It was voted that when the Senate adjourn it be to Monday next at 21-2 p. m. Bill an act to repeal chap. 14G of the public laws of 1876, relating to ways, and revise the provisions of sec. 39 of chap. 18 of the Revised Statutes, was taken from the table, amended, and passed to be engrossed, Bill an act to amend sec. Go of chap. 18 of the Revised Statutes, relating to damage on ways, as amended by chap. 215 of the public laws of 1874, and chap. 97 of the public laws of 187G, was taken from the table. The bill was amended by inserting “actual” after “hours” in the 17th line, striking out “or persons” in the 21st line, striking out “sixty” and inserting “thirty” in lieu thereof in the 21st line; after which it was passed to be en grossed. Bill an act to amend chap. 27 of the Revised Statutes, relating to drinking houses and tip pling; shops, was assigned for further consider ation on Tuesday next at 11 o’clock a. m. Bill an act additional to chap. 30 of the Re vised Statutes, relating to mischievous dogs, was taken from the table and read twice, pend ing its passage to be engrossed. An act to prevent the destruction of books, pictures, statues and paintings in public libra ries, was passed to be enacted. Passed to be Engrossed—An act to amend chapter 60 of the public laws of 1876, relating to administrators, executors and trustees; an act to amend section 53 of chapter 11 of the re vised statutes, relating to the election of supe rintending scbool committees; an act to amend section 3 of chapter 26 of the public laws of 1872, relating to the altering or widening of streets; an act to amend an act to incorporate the People’s Ferry Company, and to repeal an act to establish the Sagadahoc Ferry Company, and an aot to incorporate the Union Ferry Company; an aot to repeal an act to incorpo rate the town of Barnard; an act to amend the act to incorporate the Lincolnville Railroad Company, approved February 18th, 1874; an act to incorporate the Bryant’s Pond and Andover Telegraph Company; an act to amend chapter 557 of the private and special laws of the year 1874, entitled, an act to establish the compen sation of county commissioners of Knox couty; an act to amend an act entitled an act to ex tend the time for locating the route of the Portland, Rutland, Oswego Chicago railway, approved February 19th, 1873; an act to extend the charter of the Aroostook Steamboat Comp any; an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Franklin Land and Lumber Company; at act additional to au act restrict ing the killing of seal in Casco bay; an act granting further time to the Penobscot and Lake Megantic Railroad Company to locate and complete its railroad; resolve in favor of the plantation of Wallagrass; resolve in favor of the roads passing through the Indian township, in Washington county; resolve providing cloth ing for the Portland Montgomery Garda; resolve relating to the purchase by the State of certain Maine reports; resolve providing for seal of the State; resolve making appropriations for the Penobsoot tribe of Indians; resolve making appropriation for the propagation of fish; re solve in favor of the county of Aroostook; an ‘act to amend section 5 of chapter 78 of the re vised statutes as amended by chapter 62 of the public laws of 1876, relating to election returns; an act relating to witnesses and evidence; an act to amend section 32, chapter 4 of the revis ed statutes, relating to elections; an act to a mend section 16 of chapter 40 of the public laws of the year 1872, relating to railroad cross ings; resolve in favor of St. Francis plantation. Passed to be Enacted—Au act to make legal and valid certain acts and doings of the Proprie V* W*^IIUUUID» UICCt'UK JUUUDO Ul iUC* chanio Falls, in tbe town of Minot; an act am endatory to chapter 358 of the special laws of the year 1873, to preveut the throwing of ballast into the Kannebec river; an act to prevent the taking of fish from the Davis Brook, sometimes called Whale’s Bock brook in the town of Lim ingtun; an act to amend an act to establish a municipal court in the city of Biddeford; an act to prevent the destruction of books, pictures, statues and paintiugs in public libraries, an act additional to chapter 127 of the public laws of 1876, entitled an act in relation to appeals frcm the county commissioners. HOUSE, Prayer by Bev. Mr. Blaisdell of Gardiner. Senate papers were disposed of in concur rence. Bill an act against pool selling and lotteries passed to be enacted by the House came from the Senate amended. On motion of Mr. Cleaves the House adhered to its vote. Besolves in favor of committee on state pris ons; in favor of C. S. Hobbs; laying a tax on the several counties of state; for amendment to the constitution; for amendment to the consti tution; were all passed under suspension of the rules. The constitutional amendments providing for biennial elections and bienniel sessions of the legislature were read twice'aud^ passed to be engrossed. Act relating to harbor commissioners of Portland was passed to be engrossed. Act giving county commissioners jurisdic tion over the repair of ways was indefinitely postponed. Act in relation tocouuty attorneys was in definitely postponed. Act to prevent incompetent persons from act ingas apothecaries was passed to be engrossed. The order relating to the removal of the re mains of Gen. Knox to the state grounds in Augusta was referred to the next legislature. The House reconsidered the vote indefinitely postponing and a committee of conference was appointed on bill relating to -election of muni cipal oflJcers as follows: Fellows of Wind ham, Hobson of Wiscasset and Goodwin of Farmington. The resolve in favor of Chas. W. Porter was ordered printed. flAmmnninatinn *l. ___-i %-v/n.iuwi uuoiwaiu^ the following tabular statement in regard to jails: B8 B e§ 8S.Sc an* p •p’q Bo»>3 i z- ga. I- I? r "ssa 8/f i sSg’g I B Pots Auburn.1873 9,00# jf Augusta.... .1874 1,700 2 Bangor.*874 20,623 13 Portland .........1875 28,006 23 Wiscasset.1873 10,000 15 Read and Monday Assigned—Resolve iu favor of the joint standing committee on financial affairs; resolve in favor of Maine State College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts; an act to amend sec. 44, chap. 49, JR. S., relatiugltotbe office of insurance commissioner. Passed to be engrossed—An act to obtain uni form returns from railroad corporations: an act Riving authority to the city of Portlanc• in re lation to certain railroads; an act to ame’ml Dart sixth of sec. 55 of chap. 86 of the l; s t mg to trustee process; ab act requiri™ 'railroad corporations to be holdeb for labor; an art to amend sec 13, chap. 133. public laws of 1st' relating te the punishment of criminals- an art in relation to Portland harbor, and to the bar bor commissioners of Portland harbor- an act, to amend sec. 153, chap. 0, K. S., relating to the powers of town treasurers; resolve in favor of town of Stockton; in favor of Passamaquoddy Indians; act to amend sec. 3, chap. 7, K. S. re lating to e'ection returns; resolve iu favor of the Swedish settlers; act to change and fix the limits of the town of Haynesville; act to ameod sec. 1, chap. 13. public laws ot 1875, re lating to the close time for lobsters. Passed to be enacted—Act authorizing the sale of islands belonging to the state; act further extending the time within which to file the lo aliS0 i° comPh:te the Northern Aroostook Bail road; an act authorizing views by juries in all cases; au act in relatiou to county treasurers; act t amend chan 279 of the special laws of 187C relating to catchin" smelts in Monsweg river and bay; act to amend the charter of the Northern Waldo Agri cultural society; act relative to proceedings"in court; au act to amend sec. 4, chap. 78 public laws of 1876, reiatiog to the erection of fish weirs and wharves in tide waters; resolve in la vor of the town of Woodland; an act to facili tate the detection and punishment ot certain offences; an act amendatory to chap. 30, public laws of 1875, relating to the better protection of life and property; act to prevent the throwing of refuse wood, timber, or fibrous material ma terial created by the sawing of lumber, into the Piscataquis river. The House adjourned till Monday at 10 a. m. MAINE. Fire in Bridgiou. Bridgton, Feb. 3.—The building, used in the lower story by Jonathan Fogg for a wood working shop, and In the upper story by E. T. Alley, leather manufacturer, was destroyed by fire this morning at four o’clock. The budd ing was owned by Mr. Fogg. His loss is 81500, Alley’s 81200. No insurance. Postal. Washington, Feb. 4.—Tne follswing are the postoflice changes in Maine during the week: Postmaster appointed—Melvin W. Morgan, Orueville, Piscataquis county; Okas R. Ire land, Stetson. Penobscot county; I. Wesley Geharn, West Waterville, Kennebec county. WASHINGTON, Appropriation* for Printing Exhausted. Washington, Feb. 3.—Public printer Clapp writes to the chairman of the House committee on appropriations, the money for printing Con gressional matter is ail exhausted, and unless more is obtained by enactment be will have to suspend all labor on that branch of the busi ness, nnder the express provision of the law which makes a misdemeanor of continuance of work without money being specifically appro priated therefor. Congressional work co use quentiy is suspended after today until relief is afforded. The cost of this labor is 81800 daily. By this suspension about 1100 persons are thrown out of employment. The printing ac count is short 835,306. The Samoan Island*. Congress has seat to the department of state for all correspondence upon Samoan affairs.and many Senators express themselves in favor cf adopting a plan for securing to the United States the valuable trade ot these island?, here tofore diverted to Germany. NevV Rales for Steamboat Inspectors. The board of supervising inspectors of steam boats have revised the rules governing local steamboat inspectors. More stringent rules have been adopted regarding safety valves, and regulating the issue oi special permits for steamboats carrying excursions. The uew rules require an application for a special permit for each excursion. Steamboats carrying passen gers at night will be required to keep watch men on the wheel constantly. The Illness of Secretary Morrill. Secretary Morrill is still confined to his bed, and wilt probably not be able to attend to busi ness for two or three days. He has been quite sick though this was not admitted at the de partment. He now shows great improvement. Various matters. The troops at the arsenal were reviewed yes terday by the Secretary of War and Gen. Sher man. Chas. O’Conor, in company with Secretary Fish, called upon President Grant today to tender manifestation of his personal respect and was received by the President with cor diality and with expressions of congratulations on O’Conor’s extraordinary recovery from his recent dangerous illness. Alexander H. (Stephens and the President. New York, Feb. 4.—A Washington special says at the interview between Alexander H. Stephens and President Grant, yesterday, Mr. Stephens said he felt bis life drawing to a close and it was the cause of great consolation to him to know that the result of the Presidential con test would be a peaceful one and the hour of supreme peril to the country had passed away. The President in reply said that he was ex tremely happy that events had been so shaped and the moment the commission was agreed upon peace was loreshadowed. President Grant then said that from now till March 4th the days would be wearisome to him and he was anxious to escape from the cares and tribu lations of office. The next four weeks said he, will be very long to me and I am impatient for them. NEW YORK, Brutal murder. New York, Feb. 4.—James Floyd found his wife at the house of one Green, a German grocer. She fled, he pursued and as she reach ed the door of her own house Floyd stabbed her, she dropping dead instantly. Floyd is not yet arrested. The ’Longshoremen’* Strike. The Brooklyn grain heavers who are on a strike, held a meeting today and resolved not to work for less than 24 cents per hour. Tomor row the strike will be general all along the docks and tears are entertained that the strik ers will make a serious onslaught on tne new hands employed in their places. Fire. New York, Feb. 4.—A fire broke out to night in the cellar of 265 Broadway, occupied by the Marine Safe Co, Two explosions oc curred and five firemen were injured by broken glass of the front windows being blown out. The heated and confined air caused the explo sions. The floor with the heavy safes on it fell in. Loss 820,000. The Oregon Inquiry. Home myalerion* and Nntpieiom Tele gram*. Washington, Feb. 2 —The investigation of the Oregon electoral case was continued before the Senate committee to-day. C. B. Bellinger, chairman of the Democratic committee, was recalled. His testimony was simply corroborative of that previously given by himself and other Democratic witnesses The following telegrams were introduced in evidence by Senator Mitchell: Omaha, Neb., Nov. 25. L. A. Grover, Salem, Oregon: Mau left Omaha to see you. Will arrive Monday. De lay action, (Signed) George L. Miller. December G. To Colonel N. T. Pelton, N. Y.:—Glory to God. Hold on to one eleotoral vote in Oregon. I have 100,000 men to back it up. (Signed) Corse. Washington, Dec. 8. To Judge Strong, Salem, Oregon:—Tilden has 185. including one Irom OregoD. (Signed) A. S. Hewitt, Salem, Oregon, Dec. G. To Peter Donahue, N. Y.;—I appreciate the sentiments expressed. Thanks for congrat ulations. (Signed) L. A. Grover, Omaha, Neb., Dec. Colonel W. T. PeltoD, 15 Gramerey Park, N. :—Ignorant whole business; partner power fnl motives to fidelity. On Gould order cau it not be done through A. Kountze, twelve Wall or myself, or both? ltountze Tildenlsh Bepub hcan. Keliable beyond doubt. Last resort Protect everybody, and uss Davis. Answer (Signed) Geo. L. Miller. There were no marks on the despatch signed Corse," to indicate the place from which it was sent. Washington, Feb. 3.-H. p. Griswold, of Oregon, (Democrat,) contrad.cted the testimony of Bellinger, chairman of the Oregon Demo cratic Committee, and of Senator Kellogg, rela tive to the use of money by the Democrats in connection with the Watts eleotoral case. He stated thai the reasou the Democratic National Committee were called upon to furnish money for contesting the issuing of certificates of elec tion to Watts, was because the Oregon Demo crats were poorer than a church contribution box. The committee will finish this ca«e on Monday. Fortj-Fourth Congress—Second Session. _ Washington, Feb. 3. On reassembling tbe'credeutials of Henry G Davis, Benator from West Virginia, were filed also credentialejof Alvin Saunders of Nebraska.’ Senate discussed the bill for the sale of Fort Dallas military reservation in Oregon until the expiration of ilia morning heur when a brief executive session was held and the Senate at 1.30 p. m. took a recess until 10 o’clock Mon day. HOUSE. The House went into committee of the whole on the legislative appropriation hill. Mr. Kebr moved to amend by fixing the sal ary of the President at $30,000, instead of $23,000, as provided in the bill. Not a quorum present, and it was agreed that there should be no vote taken in the House. The committee, without coming to auy cou clusiou on the hill, at 11.50 rjse, and nraver was offered by the chaplain. Mr. Hoskins asked that the Florida report should he considered on the first day the jour nal should be read. It was ordered, aud the House again resolved itself into committee of the whole on the legislative appropriation bill. After having disposed of the legislative ap propriation bill, the committee rose and report ed it to the House. Mr. Cox, of New York, attempted to offer an amendment striking out the paragraph requir ing that the printing aud engraving to be done for the Internal Revenue Department shall be done in the bureau of engraving and printing of the Treasury Department; but it was ruled out of order. The first vots taken was on the amendment !!.X.'“l. he, ®alaD of Senators at $5000, aud it was agreed to; also, I ke ameatimeuts in regard to the salary of members of the House. The Zinu ’Sr* lhr compensation of the i'resideDt to §ni0,000 was defeated veas 4fi invq 127. The bill then passed. jeas 4b, nays A message Wes received from tbe President on the financial question. moment Recess till Monday. a Kirsorto eokicai, indications fob thb next twenty-four HOURS. War Dbp’t, Office Chief Signai. 1 Officer, Washington, D.C., Feb. 5, (1 AJIj) For New England. falling barometer, westerly winds and warmer, clear or hazy weather. The Electoral Count. Mr. Kasson’s Reply to Mr. Field. The Florida Case Still Under Discussion. Washington, Feb. 2.—When Mr. Tucker had completed his remarks Mr. Kasson said that, on consultation, he thought it due to the interests represented by himself and Mr. Mc Crary that be should ask further time to exam ine tbe certificates which are all involved iu these objections. He asked it specially on this ground, that instead of the certificates aud pa pers, to which the objections apply, appearing in print in the Record this morning, as was ex pected, they had not appeared and he had no access to them until the counsel on the other side, in their printed documents had placed them before him. In addition to that the mag nitude of the questions presented by the argu ments of Messrs. Field and Tucker were a reason why he should attempt to aid the com mission more than could be done by proceed ing immediately with his remarks. Several members of the commission express ing their unwillingness to permit any delay which it was possible to avoid, Mr. Kasson concluded that be would proceed after a short recess. The commission then, at one o’clock, took a recees until three o’clock, when Mr. Kasson proceeded as follows: In what I have to say I shall be mindful of tbe legends of that honorable court, which usually occupies the bench now occupied by tt>is commission. It is said that Chief Justice Marshall, after listening for a day and far into a second day to a yonng counsellor, who bad by that time only passed Coke upon Littleton and Blackstone, and got down to Kent’s com mentaries, the chief justice reminded him that it must be presumed that the Supreme Court of the United States was itself partially cogniz ant of the law, and he m’ght be able to abbre viate his argument in that spirit. To-day I shall endeavor, as briefly as possible, to bring our part of the case from those allegations aud arguments which have been presented, aud whioh do not seem to us pertiDent to the con sideration of the commission. What is the case before us? First, a certificate comes to Cougress, as re quired by the Constitution and laws of the United States, in conformity to the statutes of the State of Florida, certifying the electoral vote of one of those states which my honorable friend who last spoke [Mr. Tucker] was pleased to call “sovereign states” of this Union. That second certificate opened in the joint meeting of the two houses of Congress, in which the persons signing the same, precede their cer tification bv a certificate signed by an officer not yecognized by the laws of the United States nor by the statutes of Florida, as a certifying officer, being the attorney-general of the state of Florida. Second. He certifies that there is no pro vision of the law of Florida, whereby the result of said returns can be certified to by the execu tive of said state, admitting by that certificate, if it has any force at all, that his action is with out the law and without any sanction by the statutes of the state. Third. The electors certify to their own action, to their own qualifications, and that they themselves notified the governor of their election. That is certificate number, two; a certificate of uncertitying persons in view of the law. state and national. That certificate was pre sented and opened. There is a third certificate, still more extraordinary, still more wanting iu elements of verification, also demanding con sideration. It is entirely ex post facto. It is certified by an officer not in existence until the functions of office had been exhausted. A cer tificate which recites proceedings in tribunals subordinate and superior to the judiciary of the State, a certificate whioh a canvassing board might, under some circumstances, report to the State officers, but which has never been sent to the Congress of the United States or to the president of the senate during the hundred years in which we have been a republic. The proceedings in court recited in it are all subse quent to that time, which, by the Constitution and laws of the United States, is the time fixed for the performance of the judicial functions. These two certificates are wanting in all the elements of the Constitution and legal validity, which should give them a place before this cummision in the condition in which the laws of the country now are, or in which the laws of the State were on the sixth day of December, when these functions were experienced. Fur thermore, if certificate number one is a consti tutional and legal expression of the vote of Florida, of course that question being settled by certificate nifmber one, it alleviates all necessity for considering certificates numbers two and three, and I ought perhaps to say to the honorable commission that it is fortunate they did not grant the request of the objectors to adjourn until to-morrow. The next mail might have brought to you certificate number four, reciting a new proceeding and new action before the courts, and no end would be found to the papers that might he presented in party or personal interest as establishing a retroactive right to exercising a function in the State of Florida. I shall now chiefly confiue the argu ment to certicate No. 1, because, if the objec tions to that certificate are invalid and the certificate itself is valid, that being recognized dismissed all consideration of the other certifi cates, and we shall ascertain what is the con stitutional and legal vote of Florida. The objections to this certificate are substan tially one, namely: There was a fraudulent return; that it was fraudulently issued, not bv reason oi anyiuing wnicn appears iu the action of the certification or presenting of the certifi cate, but because of the action of other people; and hence it is that we hare heard, this morn ing, chiefly, instead of a constitutional and legal presentation of the question, an argument before this commission as a jury in a court having original jurisdiction to determine the law, to determine the fact, to decide rights be tween parties, decide national rights. An argument, I say, that somebody, somewhere has acted fraudulently, and that this return has been vitiated. It is not even within the scope of my purpose to answer generally the argu ment that took most of the time of the objector, who opened this case [Mr. Field], 1 must say, however, to this commission that instead, as suggested by the first objector [Field], that wo do not, on this side, agree with the views pre sented by him with respect to facts. For tx ample, when he refers to Baker county, I not only dissent from his views of the facts as of record in that case. But I say that if you go into that question of Baker co’untv, and if that fact which he alleged be true, to wit: That sombody laughed on a proposition to canvass these votes, we shall naturally ask that you go into Jackson county, whero, under other political domination, there were 274 votes given for the other candidate, and that poll we certainly claim was entirely vitiated by that rejection. I shoud ask you to go into another county, where you would find that a railroad train full of passengers got off on their passage through the county and voted the ticket supported by my frieDd who made the allegation about fraud in Baker county. I should ask you to go into other counties, where you would find the poll vitiated by the stuffing of ballot boxes. We further answer the allega tion these things have not been denied by us”by stating that we propose to show that there was such a case of fraud in the incipiency of that vote as would astonish not only this commis sion, but the whole country by its presentation I united with my friends in condemning fraud wherever it exists. It should vitiate not only the pull but the action of every humno being who participates in it. We are not here to de fend fraud We are here however, to say only that the allegation made on the other side is not correct, but that the very next step in the examination of the question confronts you with some of the grossest cases of the violation o f popular right that has ever been heard of in the history of this country. If we are to seek out fraud, let us go to the bottom of it; let us go where that fraud is found in such degree and such force as to prostrate the very foundation of the popular sovereignty of this country, and to lead every patriot to consider whether the highest duty of legislators is not first to put their guard where fraud is essentially to be teared, because it is further removed from the sight of the general public. But I leave thaf question out. I do not be llflVP 111 at this r.nininiiaeirtn Krr n_a.? a i or law, was ever intended, or has the power to go to the extent that would be required to probe these mutual allegations on both sides to the bottom. I find also, that our honorable friends on the other side have been misled by the judicial atmosphere of this hall, conse crated usually to the jurisdiction of a judicial court, and under the influence of these col umns and the associations of this room they have addressed yon, honorable gentlemen of this commission, as if you were a court vested with the power to try causes, vested with the powers of a subordinate court iu a proceeding by writ of quo irarranlo, vested with the deter mination of the rights of holding office, and they have presented to you these questions, up on which it is absolutely Decessaey to come to a decision; First—Is this commission a general canvassing board, with power to reeanvass the public vote of the State of Fiorida? Seeond— Is this commission a national court of appeal from the canvassing Hoard? Third—Is this commission a judicial court of appeals from the State circuit court in Florida in proceeding by a writ of quo warranto? The gentlemenon the other side affirm that yonr jurisdiction was cc-extensive with that of a court in a pro ceeding by qao warranto, and I add tbo fact in response to the facts alleged on the other side, which leave the decision of this subordinate court (Judge While’s court in Florida) as the final determination of that question of quo warranto, that we are informed and so claim the tact to be, that is now pending on an ap, peal in the supreme court of Florid a. Hence I ask the. question, whether this commission can take jurisdiction from the supreme court of the State of Florida after a regular appeal after the proceeding of quo warranto ftaturdns’N Proceedings. Washington, Feb. 3.—All the members of the electoral commission were present, when Justice Clifford calied them to order. Judge Clifford then said that, under the third rule, counsel should present the evidence they proposed to offer in a close, condensed and classified form, of course upon the condition that the evidence could be received. After some discussion as to the mode of pro cedure, Mr. O'Conor briefly addressed the commission, urging that the evidence be ad mitted, sunj-ct to the question of its relevancy and effect, to be considered with the whole case He theu submitted his recapitulation of the evidence. 1, That both the Tildeu and the Hayes electors met on the (ith of December and each cast their votes -and forwarded the same to the seat of government, but the Hayes eleotors were certified by the Governor and the Tiiden electors were certified by the Attorney General. 2. The proceedings under the writ of quo warranto. 3. The law of Florida under the construction and the statutes of that state, as shown in the ousting of Stearns. 4. Legisla tion of Florida since Dec. fitb, ordering a new canvass, and tho result of that canvass. 5. Proof that the Hayes electors rejected certain returns from|counties named,! and that Hum phreys was an officer under the United States. Judge Black was about to argue in support of the admissibility of the evidence, when Jus tice Clifford reminded him that unless the oth er side objected there was no occasion to argue it, and suggested that he yield to Mr. Evarts to prevent misunderstanding. Judge Black said there was a misunderstanding now; be did not understand the case. Mr. Evarts then spake in opposition to the introduction of the evidence, mainly on the ground that if it were admitted the commission would have to go to the fundamental facts of the election. Judge Black replied that most of the evi dence was already before the commission. Justice Miller aubmi ted a motion that the counsel on either side be allowed two hours to discuss the questiou raised by Mr. Evarts, whether any matter shall be considered other than what was laid,before the two houses by the President of the San-te. Mr. Thurman proposed that the discussion should settle w hat evidence may be admitted, and also wbat evidence is now before the com mission. Justice Miller modified his motion, as sug gested by Mr. Thurman, and it was adopted. At the request of Mr. Evarts, an additional hour was given to either side, in order to per mit counsel to arrange for their argument The commission at 12 took a recess. On reassembling, it was arranged that one counsel of each side be beared to-day, and one on either side Monday, and it wa3 further agreed that thrpe couusel might be;, heard, but the time should not^be extended Mr. Black proceeded to address the commis sion, going first to the question of the power of the commission, aud then to the regularity of the evidence offered. After an argument by Mr. Black on the Democratic side, Stanley Matthews made a lengthy argument for the Republican side. Mr. Stoughton argued at great length to show that the acts of the returning board and the certificate of the Governor of Florida (Stearns) could not be brought in question, and held that the application to introduce should be overruled. Adjourned till Monday morning. Gov. Hayes’ Opinion. New York, Feb. 4.—A Cincinnati special reports Gov. Hayes as saying of the electoral commission: “It has now become a law suit aud we have a good case, good lawyers, a good court and good prospects.’* SPECIE RESUMPTION. President Grant’s Message ou the Subject. Washington, Feb. 3.—The following i3 the President’s message on the subject of the re sumption of specie payments: To the Senate and House of Representatives: By an act of Congress, approved Jan. 14tb, 1875, “To provide for resumption of specie pay ments,” the 1st of Jan., 1879, is fixed as the date when such resumption is to begin. It may not be desirable to fix an earlier date wben it shall actually become obligatory upon the gov ernment to redeem its outstanding legal tender notes in coin on presenation, but it is most cer tainly desirable, and will prove most beneficial to every pecuniary interest of the country, to hasten tbe day when the paper circulation of the country and gold coin shall have equal values. At a later day, if the currency and coin slionld retain equal values, it might become advisable to authorize a direct resump tion. I believe the time has come when, by a sim ple act of the legislative branch of the govern ment this most desirable result can be attained. I am strengthened in this view by the course trade has taken in the last two years, and by the strength of the credit of the United States at home and abroad. For the fiscal year end ing June 30, 187G, the exports of the United States exceeded tbe imports by 8120,213,102, but our exports included $40,569,621 of specie and bullion in excess of imports of the com modities. For the six mouths of tbe present fiscal year, from July 1, 1876, to Jan. I; 1877, the excess of exports over imports amounted to $107,544,269, and the imports of specie and bullion exceeded the exports of precious metals by $192,117. In the same time tbe actual ex cess of exports over imports for the six months, exclusive of specie and bullion, amounted to $113,737,040, showing for the time being in ac cumulation of specie and bullion in the country amounting to more than $6,000,000, in addition to the national product of these metals, for the same period—a total increase of gold and silver for the six months not far shirt of $160,000,000 It is very evident that unless this great in crease of precious metals can be utilized at home in such way as to make it in some mau ner remunerative to holders, it must seek for eign markets as surely as would any other pro duct of soil or manufactory. Any legislation which will keep coin and bullion at homo will1 in my judgment, soon bring about practical resumption, and will add the coin of the coun try to the circulating medium, thus securing a healthy “inflation” of sound currency to the great advantage of every legitimate business interest. The act to provide for resnmptioo of specie payments authorized the Secretary of the Tn-a ury to issue bonds of eithes of the descriptions named iu the act of Congresr approved January 4tb, 1870, entitled “An act to authorize tbe fuDding of tbe national debt,” tor not less than par in gold. With the present value of 4J per cent, (bonds iu the market of the world, they could be exchanged at par for gold, thus strengthening the treasury to meet thp final racn rrt rttinn unJ tn 1- /inn »Vw. coin over the demand, pending its permanent use as a circulating medium at borne. All that would further be required would be to reduce the volume of the legal tender notes in circula tion. To accomplish this I would suggest an act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to issue four per cent, bonds, with forty years to run before maturity, to be exchanged for legal tender notes whenever presented, in sums of $50, or any multiple thereof, the whole amount of such bonds, however, not to exceed $150,000,000. To increase the home demand tor snch bonds, I would recommend they be available fordeposit in the United States Treas ury for bankiug purposes, under the various provisions of the law relating to national banks. I would suggest, further, that national banks be required to retain a certain per cent, of coin interest received by them from bonds deposited with the Treasury to" secure their circulation. I would also recommend the repeal of the third section of the joint resolution for the issue of silver coin, approved July 22,1876, limiting the subdiary coin and fractional currency to $60, 000,000. I am satisfied that if Congress will enact such a law as will accomplish the end suggest ed, they will give a relief to the country instant in its effect, and tor which they will receive the gratitude of the whole people. U. S. Geant. Executive Mansion, Feb. G, 1877. MISSISSIPPI. More Ligtil ou the itfeaug by which the Stole was Carried for Tildea, Washington, Feb. 3.—In the investigation into the conduce of the late election in Missis sippi, before the Senate committee on elections this morning, I. T. Leicester, President of the Hines county board of registers, testified that the Democratic judges of electioc, at each poll ing place in that county, were furnished with duplicate keys to the ballot boxes, in order to change the ballots if necessary. Witness ad mitted that the Republican judges of election iu Hines county were ignoraut negroes, and. that it was an easy matter to get them intoxi cated on election day Henry Oatlaw of Aber deen, Monroe county, Miss., testified that all the political meetings which the colored repre sentatives attempted to hold in his county du ring the state campaign were broken up by armed Democrats. Wituess stated that the Democrats had a practice of riding through i Monroe county at night, taking colored men from their beds and whipping them, |aod that “c auu uiauy ui uio race uau siepi oui ui uoors for several nights previous to the late eleotiou to prevent being dragged from their homes and whipped. Witness was wounded in the shoul der by a bullet at a political meeting in Sep tember last. Upon taking the witness stand Mr. Oatlaw asked to he excused from testify ing, for he said he should not dare to return home if ho told the whole troth. iVlINOK TEliEGBim Yale University Boat Club has voted to de cline Cornell’s challenge to row the winner of the Yale-Harvaad race. Floating ice on the Wabash carried away a railroad bridge on the Toledo railroad Saturday morning. Secretary of State Chadwick has been in stalled governor of Oregon vice Grover resign ed. At 4 o’clock yesterday morniog the Hinch mau House at Little Falls was burned with its contents. Loss 84000. The locomotive house of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Trenton, N. J„ with eight first class locomotives was burned yesterdav. Loss over 850,000. The agent of the French steamship Ameri que says the vessel is perfectly tight and needs only to bo moved about GO feet seaward to float again. John Iveliy and John D. Defrees, the rob bers who stole the mail bags in New York have beeu sentenced to four years in tile peni tentiary. In Stanley township, Ark., a few days since Frank J. Astor was taken from his house with out his clothes and hung to the limb of a tree for some unkhown ciime. A Columbia, S. C, despatch says all the troops but two compauies which were sent to South Carolina prior to election have left, in cluding two batteries to Boston and one to Portland. The.one company still remain at the State House. The New York Herald states that schooner Bovine recently sailed trorn New Bedford and laid oil Barnegat where from boats from the shore she was laden with 10,000 stand of arms, 40,000 cartridges w'th large quantities of nap sacks, medicines aud army stores wuich sho afterwards safely landed in Cuba for the patri ots. Another vessel is said to ba loading m another part of the couutry for the same desti nation. LOUISIANA. Littlefield Confesses His Own Bad Character. Gov. Wells Beady lo Contradict flartdox. Washington, Feb. 3. -Maddox pleaded sick ness this morning, and desired the committee to excuse him until Monday. He gave to Mr. Field two letters, one addressed to Hon. J. E. West, Washington, D. C., which was sealed, and au opeu letter addressed to the witness. The latter contained nothing important. At the request of Mr. Field Senator West opened the letter addressed to him and read it as fol lows: New Orleans, La., Nov. 21,1876. My Dear Senator,—X regret much not seeing you when here. I wanted to say much to you which it would beat least imprudent to put on paper. I trust however to meet you in Wash ington, as soon as the cauvass is oyer which is upon us. Our duties as returning officers have augmented to the magnitude of the destiny of the two great parties—may I not say, the na tion. 1 fully comprehend the situation,as well as my duty to the greatest living General, U. S Grant; and not with my consent shall this oppressed people be governed by ;,j3 paroled prisoners, aided by the white livered cowards of tho North. Let me, my esteemed sir, warn vou of tho dauger. Millions have been sent here and will be used in the interest of Xilden; and unless there is some counter movement, it will be im possible for me or any other individual to ar rest its results. The geutlemau presenting this letter is fully aware of the moves, and if you allow, will communioite freely to our friends. Act promptly, or the result will be disastrous. A hint to the wise. Strictly private aud con fidential. Yours very truly, _ J. Madison Wells. To Hon. J, E. West, Washington, D. C. After the letters sent by Maddox to the com mittee. written by J. Madison Wells, were read, Senator West permitted the committee to take copies of them. Mr. Wells’ explana tion of these letters is understood to be that the Democrats and White Leagues were strain ing every nerve and using large sums to carry their purposes, and Wells wanted the Eepubli can authorities in the North advised; but the letters did not suggest the use of corrupt means. Littlefield testified that bo was on the return ing board from Nov. 3d to Dec. 23d He had gambled some; went into bar-rooms some, but not all the time. The woman who lived with him was not his wife. He re-iteraled his tes timony that Wells instructed him to alter the returns of polls 2 and 9 of Vernon parish. His examination was quite lengthy, the only new point of importance was the statement that Gifford was greatly intoxicated when he sent the despatch, despite Littlefield’s protestations, to Senator Allison, stating that he had imports am ueveiopmeots to make. Gifford was so drunk that Littlefield copied tho despatch for him. Senator Allison states that Gifford wrote, not telegraphed, to him that he had information of great importance. Allison showed the letter to Senators Wright and Morton, and by their advice telegraphed Gifford, “It will be safe to consult Senator Howe.” He did not telegraph, Littlefield states, “Howe only is safe.” By a party vote the House committee to-day (five Democrats and four Republicans) refused the request of Gov. Wells to be allowed to tes tify to-day, in order that his testimony might appear to theipublic to affect that of Little field’s. i'he testimony relative to the alleged irregu larities in connection with the late election in Louisiana, given before the House committee by Littlefield and Maddox during the week, is said te be corroborate! by some of the wit nesses who are expected to arrive here from fsew Orleans to-morrow. Who these witnesses are it is impossible to say, as the members of the committee are exceedingly reticent on this sublect as well as in relatiou to the subject matter of the testimony to be adduced. The Louisiana returning board will testify before Senator’s committee daring the early part of next week. The returning board are held subject to the order of Mr. Morrison’s committee of the House. There i3 a verbal understanding between the two committees that whenever the Senate committee desire the returning board will appear before them. J. Madison Wells submitted to the House in vestigating committee to-day the following let ter: “The testimony of Joseph H. Maddox hav ing been taken by tbe committee in reference to alleged conversations between him and my self, and certain letters havi- g been produced, I most respectfully iusist that my testimony in relatiou to these matters should be taken without delay. I feel it is due to me that wbat I may desire to say on that subject should be known to the committee immediately and that the facts shouid go to the country with those letters. There is nothing in connection with my conduct as a member of the returning board or as an individual touching the subject under consideration which I desire to with hold. On tbe contrary, I am anxious that tho whole of these facts shall te known. 1 also desire to be interrogated in relatiou to the matter testified to by the witness (Littlefield) affecting me, and I most respectfully protest against lnrther delay in the matter of my ex amination. (Signed,) j. Madison Wells.” It has been decided to examine Weils on Monday. Reports ta be Made To-»ay. Washington, Feb. 4.—The Morrison Louis iana investigating committee having finished the examination of witnesses will make a re port to the House to-morrow. Gen. Hurlburt will present tbe minority report. Senator Howe’s committee will also make their report to the Senate to-morrow relative to the Louisiana election. FOREIGN. THE EANTE11V QUESTION. A Circalar Nolc from (loggia. St. Petersburg, Feb. i. —Gortchakoff’s cir cular cote is published today. The uote calls to Madrid the fact that through Russia’s iuvita tioD and at understanding between the great powers was brought about at the beginning of the eastern crisis. This agreement was disturb ed by tbs rejection of the Berliu memorandum, but was shortly afterwards restored on the basis pronosed by England. The powers at the con ference unanimously submitted their demands to the Porte which declined them. Gortscba koff considers that Europe by its united diplo matic action has proved that it is deeply inter ested in the maintenance ofpeaceinthe east, and that it recognizes it to be its duty as well as its right to to cooperate for that end on be half of general interests. The Russian government "being guided 'by a de sire to maintain European accord in the new phase of the Eastern question has, before comiug to any decision in the matter, instructed its representatives to ascertain for certain what coarse the gvernments to which they are accredited mean to pursue, in view of the refusal of tho Corte to accede to their unanimous wishes. The Situation in Roamania. Loxdox, Feb. 3.—The Standard’s Vienna correspondent reports that Roumania has re solved to grant numerous military furloughs, because she is embarrassed as to how to dis band her troops without causing unpleasant ness with the Russian corps, whose arrival is expected, and concerning whose marching route Xiussia has made overtures to the minis try. A telegram from Bucharest announces that all the Roumanian miuistry, except Pre mier M. Bratiana, have tendered their resigna tions, in consequence, probably, of the move ment in the Chamber in favor of the retrench ment of military expenses. The Negoliatioug with Sirvin. The Times’ despatch from Vienna says the standstill in the negotiations between Turkey and Servia continues. The Rvsniaa Rrfagces, A despatch to the News from Vienna says that Midnat X'asha has expressed an intention of making an arrangement with Austria for the rfturn of the Bosnian refugees in Austria who still Dumber 80,000, and are in deep dis tress. GREAT BRITAIN. A Compliment to American Enterprise London, Feb 3—At the annual meeting o the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce today, the president said the Sheffield manufacturers and workmen had only themselves to blame for the loss of trade with America and the successful Americau competition with foreign couutnes. The American competition was successful be cause the Americans excel in the rapidity of their adaptation of labor saving machinery. The importation of American beef was re ferred to as of great benefit to England, and a striking instance of what enterprise and in vention could do. CUBA. Tbe Villas Department to be Raid Waste. New York, Feb. 3.—Cuban advices report that a powerful expedition corps has been or ganized by the insurgeuls for the complete de vastation ot the Villas department, in which are located the greater part of the sugar estates upon which Spain levies taxes.

MEXICO. Tbe Revolt in Monorn. San Francisco, Feb. 3.—A San Diego de spatch says the advices from Sonara are very gloomy. Both the Pasquiners are united in a revolt against tbe Mariscal government. They are said to have 1330 men under arm3, and ex pect reinforcements. It is reported that there was a fight of two days duration a week ago. FINANCIAL ARID COiUnEROMl, Porilaatl Wholesale market. Saturday, Fob. 3.—Sugars are very active to-day at 12Jc for granulated, and llgc for Extra C. Flour continues dull at tbe price quoted Friday. Pork is very dull and Lard is but little better. Corn is quoted in fair demand at 71 72c for car lots and 71 75c for bag lots. Molasses is unchanged. fr or- ,«n fexport*. LIVERPOOL, ENG. Br Steamship Prussian— 13.336 busb wheat, 5998 do peas, 54J0 do oats, 435,000 lbs bacon, 55,G80 do beef, 219,40J do butter, J3,500 do pork, J200 do tallow, 25,800 do l rd, 350 bbls apples, 325 bush see J, 20i> bbls flour, 5400 lbs mutton, 10,590 do tongues, 600 do sausages, 22,000 do meats. 32,040 do cheese, 100 bbls shoe pegs, 12 packages leather, y* dackages sundry merchandise. Daily Domestic Receipts. By Boston Maine Railroad.—Geoige W 1 True Co 2 cars of corn, Stevens Co 1 do oats, Sliaw. H Carney 1 do seed, A W Jordan 1 do corn, (3 II True 2 do corn, David Keazor 2 do flour, J S 1 Winslow 1 do flour, Kensell, T Co 1 do oats, W L Alden 1 do flour, Brown Washburn 1 do beans, S J W Thaxter Co ldo corn, Norton, C. Co 1 do flour, E Corey Co 1 do iron, Continental Mills 1 do cotton, Hill Manufacturing Co 1 do cotton, Andro 1 Mills 1 do cotton, J W Monroe 1 do flour, W Parsons Co 1 do corn, J C Bartlett 1 do flour, Crosby 1 Blaney 1 car corn, Clarke Co l do lumber, Kensell T Co 1 do corn, Kutus Deering 1 do lumber, King, G Co 1 do flour, J 11 Bonuey 4 do corn, P H Hen- dersou 1 do wheat.Grand Trunk Railroad4 cars mer- i chandise, Maine Central Railroad 2 cars merchan dise, Portland Ogdensburg Railroad 1 car mer chandise, Portland H cars of merchandise. By water conveyance—10CO busn cornmeal to G W. True Co. _ Bftslou stock Market. [Sales at the Brokers’ Board, Feb. 3.] 12 Eastern Railroad. .@5} Boston Maine Railroad.— 99J Portland. Saco Portsmouth Railroad.@45 Maine State 6’s.—@111 Boston Maino Railroad 7s.. 110 110} Eastern Railroad 7’s. g 52} Sales' at Auction. 50 Bates Manufacturing Co.... 94} 15 Portland, Saco Portsmouth R,...... 50 48 Eastern Railroad. 54 SI.000 Eastern Railroad 3} new bonds. 53} $53 03 Eastern R. scrip.53 Second Board. $5,000 Eastern Railroad new 34s... b30. 531 New Work Stock and Money Market. New York,February 3—12.15 P. M.—Gold opened at 105}, and is now 105§. Goveernments aro active and strong. Money 3 4 per cent. State bonds dull but strong. Stocks are active, unsettled and lower. Strling Exchange, long, 485; do short at 486}. The following were me closing quotations of Gov ernment securities: United States 6s,1881 reg...112ft United States 6s, 1881, coup.113ft United States 5-20’s 1865, old,. 107ft United States 5-20’s,1865, new.1094 United States 5-20*8.1867.112} United States 5-20’s, 1868 .115} United States new 5*8,... ..110 United States 10-40’s, reg.110| United States 10-40s, coup.113} Currency 6’s. 123 United States new 4}s. 107} The following were the closing quotations cl Stocks: Western Union Telegraph Co,. 75} Pacitic Mail. 25 New York Central Hudson R R.. 101} Erie. 9} Erie prelerred... 18 Michigan Central. 46} Panama... 122 Union Pacific Stock, ex. 654 Lake Shore. 54} Illinois Centra). 504 Pittsburg R. 92} Chicago Northwestern... 34} Chicago Northwestern prelerred ex. 55} New Jersey Central. 25} Rock Island... 101} St. Paul. 18ft St. Paul preferred. 48} 1 Ohio Mississippi. 6} Delaware Lackawanna... 68} Atlantic Pacific Telegraph. 15} Missouri Pacific. 2 The following were the closing quotations cf Pacific Railroad securities: Central Pacific bonds. .107} Union Pacific. 104} Land Grants. 102} QlUKlUg vi Boston, Hartford Erie 1st... 15 Guaranteed.....,...14 Gloucester Fish Market. Gloucester, Mass., Feb. 3. Gloucester Fish market and arrivals for the week ending February 3: Fourteen fishing arrivals have been reported, 9 fromlieorges and La Have Banks aggregating 400, 000 lbs Codfish and 45.000 lbs Halibut; l from Banks with 5000 lbs Halibut; 4 from herring trips, 1 from N. F. 3 from Grand Menan. The transactions du ring the week has not come up to anticipations of shippers. It was expected there would be a large demand to meet trade in lent; however the Indica tions are there will be better trade next week and the market for all kinds of fish is firm at last sales. The stock has gradually diminished as the supply of winter fish has been light. We quote last sales of Georges at 5 50 qtl.; Grand Bauk at 5 00 p1 qtl; Hake at 3 00 qtl; Pollock at 2 50 per qtl; Haddock at 3 25 qtl; Cusk at 3 75 qtl; Round Herring at 5 00 bbl; Split Herring at 5 50 bbl; Labrador Herring 7 00; Eastport do 5 00; Pickled Cbd at 6 75; nice quality Togunes and Sounds at $11 00 to 14 00 bbl; Halibut fins at 9 00 ;do heads at 3 50: Napes and fins at 3 00. Smoked Halibut at 8$c lb; Prepared and Boneless Codfish at 5J to 8$e P1 lb, as to quality. Fresh Halibut in fair supply with last sales of Bank and Georges at 8 5|c lb for White aod Grey. Fresh Cod and Haddock at ?c Pollock, Cusk and Hake at l|c lb. Fresh Tongues at 8c lb. Provideuce Print Cloths Market. Providence, R. I., Febuary 3 —The Printing cloths market was active during the week; sales re ported footing up 242,000 pcs; prices at closo are firm at 5$ 5i cash to thirty days for standard and extra 64 x 64 cloths; market is about bare of spot goods. Domeetic Markets. New York. February 3—5 00jP. M.—Ashes are quiet and unchanged at 4 75 for pots. Cotton is firm at 1-16 advaace; sales 279 bales; ordinary uplands and Alabama at lljc; do New Orleans and Texas at life; do stained at lOJc; middling uplands and Al abama at 12 15-16c; do.New Orleans and Texas at 13 1-I6c; do stained at 12 5-16c; delivered on con tract 50') bales: futures—good business, but closing 1 advance. Flour—receipts of 7,866 bbli; market is without decided change with very moderate business mainly in City Mills extra; sales 8,500 bbls; No 2 at 4 35 4 90; Superfine Western and State 5 40 5 75; common to good extra Western and State at 5 75 6 00; good to choice Western and State at 6 05@ 6 20; common to choice White Wheat Western extra at 6 25 @7 75; Fincy White Wheat Western extra at 7 80 8 75; common to good extra Ohio at 5 80 8 00; common to choice extra St Louis at 5 90 8 75; Patent Minnesota extra good to prime at 7 75 @875; choice to double extra at 8 80 @10 00, in cluding 1500 bbls of low grade extra at 5 75 6 00; 1200 bbls medium extra at 6 00 6 5; 1300 bbls of Minnesota at C 10 10 00; 4700 bbls Ctiy Mills extra at 5 90 @7 20; the market closing dull: Southern flour is quiet and heavy; sales of 550 Dbls; com mon to fair extra at 5 80 7 00; good to choice at 7 05 8 75. Rye flour is quiet and unchanged; sales 125 bbls at 4 50 5 20 per bbl for superfine. Corn meal is more active but unchanged; sales 1250 bbls; Western.Jersey and Penn at 2 90 3 15;Brandywine at 3 60; Baltimore at 3 50. Wheat—receipts oi 2800 bush; the market is dull and 1 2c lower; specula tors out of market; with limited export and milling demaud; sales of 28,000 bush: 1 30 1 37£ for un graded Spring; 1 41 for New York No 1 or No 2 Chi cago in store; 144 for No 2 Minnesota—so called; 1 50 for Winter Red Western; No 2 Milwaukee nom inal at about 1 43. Rye is steady at 82 85c for Western; 88 92c tor Jersey, State and Canada ;10, bush State deliverable first week in March at about 92 92£c. Canada Peas nominal at 90 91c in bond. Bariev favors buyers; 30.000 bush feeding for exnort at 49c; 5000 bush ot two-rowed State on p t. Barley Malt is dull; 10,000 bush in lots at 1 20 l 25. Corn —receipts of 67,994 bur>li; the market for old is steady but more doing for expor; new is unchanged but but rather quiet; sales 106,000 bush; 594 59$c for new no grade Mixed; 6lc tor new and old’No 1; 614e tor new steamer Yellow; 60 for old No 2 Chicago in store; 5ec lor new White Western; 61c for now Yel low Sout hern ;62c for White do, including 60,000 bush No 2 Chicago in store for export at 60c. Oats—re ceipts of 26,100 bush; the market is heavy and low er; sales ol 41,000 bush, 39 52$c for Mixed Wes tern and State; 45 54$c for White Western and Sfate, including damaged Mixed Western at 32 33c; Vejected at 39 40c; New York No 3 at 40; New York No 3 White at|444c; New York White at 46c; White Western at 40 46c; Mixed State at 48@ 524; White State at 40 544c; New York No 1 at 52$c bay is heavy at 75c for shipping, flops are quiet at 10 15c for yearlings; 12 25c for new Eastern and Western: 12 25c for new New York; 23 25c for new California. Ooftee—Rio is quiet and unchanged; cargoes are quoted at l7$@2ole in gold; 17$ 22c gold for job lots. Sugar is scarce and strong at 9gc 9Jc for fair to good refining; 9|c for prime; 1 uo hhds and 2500 boxes at 9g 9§c for Muscovado; 9} 10 lor Clayed; 10$ log lor Centrifug.il; total sales Manila the past three uays arrivals 600 head. Cleveland, February 3.—The Petroleum market mchanged at 27 tor staudard White. Augusta, February 3.—Cotton market is quiet; Middling uplands at 12c. New yoRR, February 3.—Cotton firm; Middling uplands at 12 15-16e. Charleston, February 3.—Cotton quiet; Mid dling uplands at 12|c. Savannah, February 3-Cotton steady; Middling uplands at 12$c. Mobile, February 3—Cotton is firm; Middling uplands 12c. New Orleans, February 3.-Cotton is steady; Middling uplands at 12c. Memphis, February 3.—Cotton market is quiet; Middling uplands at 12c. Wilmington, February 3.—Cotton is dull; Mid dling uplands at 12$c. Galveston, February 3.—Cotton nominal; Mid dling uplands 12c. Louisville, February 3.—Cotton is dull; Mid uling uplands 12$ 12$c. Norfolk, February 3.—Cotton is dull; Middling Uplands at 12$ 12$c. European Tlnrkrtn. London, February 3—12.30 P. M.—American se curities—United States bond9, 1807's, at 119$. New York Central 99$. 2.30 P. M United States bonds G7f, 110. Frankfort, Febraary 3.—American securities— New 5’s, 103$. Liverpool,February 3.—12.30 P. M.—Cotton—the market is fiat and irregular; Middling uplands 6$d; do Orleans at6 15-16d; sales 5,000 bales, including 1,000 bales for speculation and export. Receipts to day 15,000 bales, of which 10,600 were American. A standard medicine for curing Bright's Disease, Dropsy, Kidney, Bladder and Glandular Maladies, is Hunt’s Remedy. Female Weakness, Pain in the Back and Loins, Gravel, Diabetes, Intemperance and Prostration ot the Nervous System, are cured by Hunt’s Remedy. Hunt’s Remey imparts tone and vigor to the constitution* Infallible Eye Wash improves the Eyes. feb5 eod&wlw SPECIAL NOTICES. i To One and All. Are you suffering from a cough, cold, asthma, bronchitis or any of the various pulmonary troubles that so often terminate in consumption? If so, use Wilbor’s Pure Cod Liver Oil and Lime,** a sate and efficacious remedy. This is no quack prepara tion, but is regularly prescribed by the medical fac ulty. Manufactured only by A. B. Wilbor, Chem ist, Boston sold by all druggists. feSeodlwsn Widows’ Wood Society. The Treasurer of the Portland Widows* Wood So ciety acknowledges the receipt of Fifty Dollars from Nathaniel I. Rust, Esq., of Boston. fe5snlt SAMUEL ROLFE, Treas. THE LITTLE GIANT PILL, That cures Biliousness. Hick-Headache, and Dyspepsia is for sale at all the drug gists at Portland. It is entirely a vegetable com pound, Trade mark on square boxes. jal3 d6w&w4wsn SWAN BARRETT. BANKERS AND BROKERS 200 MIDDLE STREET, offer for sale Portland 6’s Columbus, Ohio, 6’s Cuyahoga County, Ohio. 7’s Maine Central R. R. J’s Equitable Trust Co., 7’s and other desirable Securities. The highest price paid for “Called” Gov ernment Bonds. de30 eod3m2dp 5-20 BONDS Bought or exchanged for other Securities ou the most favorable terms by H. M. Payson Co., RANKERS AND BROKERS, 32 Exchange* Street. my27 exit! I> il. THAYER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Mechanics’ Hall Building, Respectfully tenders thanks to the Citizens of Port land for their liberal patronage during the past year; and trusts that by Correct and Gentlemanly deportment, with the skill heretofore displayed in restoring the sick, he will merit the approbation of all. Diseases of KVE and EAR. THROAT and UjUNGS skillfully treated. Also CHRONIC DISEASE'S in all forms. Those diseases peculiar to the female organism can be cured without resorting to a local treatment so painful to the patient. Reference to a largo number, cured during the past year, can be had by calling at my of fice. Patients visited at their homes when desired; char ges moderate. Office hours from 9 to 12 A. M., 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P. M. Portland, November 30, 1876, febl7sneodt Woodbury Moulton, Investment Bankers, 67 EXCHANGE ST„ OFFER FOR MALE 7 percent. Bonds. GUARANTEED Rf THE Mercantile Trust Co., OF NEW YORK CITY. CAPITA!, $2,000,000.00. These bonds take the form of a First Mortgage on ^Improved Real Estate, and are gnaranted principal and interest by tte above named Company, which has a paid up capital ot Two Million Dollars, one milliou of which is kept invested in United States Bonds. This security commends itself to Executors, Guardians, Trustees and the most conservative Investors for the following reasons: 1st—Each loan is a first lien on Improved Real Estate. 2d—Loans do not exceed 50 per cent, of the present appraised cash value of city property, aud 331-3 per cent, ot Farm property. 3d—The Mortgage belongs to the Investor and not to the Company. janGsneodtf Surgical Instruments, ELASTIC STOCKINGS, Bandages and Supporters, Trusses, Shoulder Braces, Spinal Supporters, Club Foot Shoes, &c., on band and made to order. ELECTRIC BATTERIES for sale and to let by A. G. SCHLOTTERBECK, Dealer in and Manulacturer of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, 501 Congress St. Portland, Maine., Sole Agent for Geo. Tlcmann A Co. New York. no?3 sniltf PTANn'J ED. B. ROBINSON. 5 Myrtle Street, 1 lilii Um bastbe celebrated Weber JPIaiio, anu and other makers, at extremely low prices. ORGANS. Orders for Tuning attended, to as aurenoon, and be heard thereon, and object if they see cause. NELLIE M. FREEMAN, minor child ana heir of Isoae S. D. Freeman, late of Lowell, in the State of Massachusetts, deceased. Petition for license to sell and convey Real Estate, presented by William Rich, Guardian. HUMPHREY SNOW, late of Brunswick,deceased. Petition for allowance out of Personal Estate, pre sented by Rebecca Snow, widow of said deceased. JABEZ C. LORTNG.of Pownal. First and final account and resignation of trust, presented by Moses Plummer, Guardian. THOMAS S. WEBSTER, late of Gray, deceased. Account presented tor allowance, by John W. Webster, Administrator. DANIEL W. FREEMAN, minor child and heir of William D Freeman, late of Standish, deceased. Petition for license to sell and convey Real Estate, presented by Mary P. Freeman, Guardiau. ELIJAH VARNEY, late of Windham, deceased. Petition that Charles Jones, or some suitable person, may be appointed Administrator, presented by Alley Hawkes and als., creditors of said deceased ELLEN WHITE AL., minor children and heirs of William'H. White, late of Windham, deceased. Accounts presented for allowance by Edward T. Smith, Guardian. DAVID MOORE, late of Gorham, deceased. Pe tition for the assignment of dower in Real Estate, presented by Harriet M. Moore, widow of said de ceased. SAMUEL WILLIAMS, ot Falmouth, Account and resignation of trusr, presented by John Noyes, Guardian. NEHEMIAH CHESLEY, late of Westbrook, de ceased. Second and Final Account presented for al l/.nnnx., 1... 1 I XT 4T..1 V... 4 1 the will annexed. ELIZA ANN BAILEY, late of Portland, deceased. Will and Petition for the probate thereof, presented by Frederick W. Bailey, the Executor therein named. NANCY W. DEERING, late of Portland, de ceased. First Account presented tor allowance, by George W. Deering, Executor. EDWARD HOWE, late of Portland, deceased. Petition for Administration presented by Suvah Howe Peirce, the eldest daughter of said deceased. FRANKLIN M. KNIGHT, late of Portland, do ceased. Petition that Alvaro M. Tyler, may be ap pointed Administrator, presented by Abbie C. Knight, widow of said deceased. WILLIAM B. LEAVITT, late of Portland, de ceased. Account presented for allowance by Am herst Whitmore, Administrator. Also petition for al lowance out of Personal Estate, presented by Eliza E. Leavitt, widow of said deceosed. SARAH MERCHANT MAYO, late of Portland, deceased. Will and Petition for the probate thereof, presented by Martha Mayo Ripley, the Executrix therein named. CURTIS MESERVE, late of Porltand, deceased Will and petition for the probate thereoi, presented by Lydia Meserve, the Executrix therein named. WILLIAM B. WINCHESTER, late of Portland, deceased. Will and petition for the probate thereof, presented by Samuel S. Rich, the Executor therein named. JAMES R. CURTIS, minor child and heir of John Curtis, late of Brunswick, deceased. Account pre sented for allowance, by Letltia A. Curtis, Guardian. JOHN CURTIS, late of Brnnswick, deceased. Accounts presented for allowance by Letltia A. Cur tis, Trustee for the benefit of William J. Curtis and als. ELIZABETH F. PERRY ALS., minor children and heirs of William S Perry, late of Brunswick, de ceased. Fourth Accounts presented for allowance, by Elizabeth F. Perry, Guardian, i CHARLES M. DAVIS, late of Portland, deceased. Fiist and Final Account presented for allowance, by I Mary Davis, Executrix. NATHAN CLEAVES, Judge. A true copy of the original order. Attest: HORACE J. BRADBURY, Register. w3w4 PROBATE NOTICE." To nil Persona interested in the ratal, hrrrinnrtrr named: AT a Court ot Probate belli at Portland within and for the County of Cumberland on the Third Tuesday of January, in the year oi our Lord eight een hundred and seveuty-seven, the following matter having been presented for the action thereupon here inafter indicated, it is hereby ORDERED. That notice thereof be given to all persons inter ested, by causing a copy of this order to be published threo weeks successively in the Maine State Crest and Eastern Argus, papers printed at Port land aforesaid, that they may appear at a Probate Court to be held at said Portland on the First Tues day ot March next, at ten of the clock in the fore noon, and be heard thereon, and object if they sea cause, the first publication to be thirty days at least before the time so assigned. CRISPUS SAWYER, late of Deering deceased Petition that Cummings Rogers of said &erim- m“y be authorized to sell Real Estate, and distribute the proceeds alter payment of expenses, presen red by ceased” Saw*er an teirs-at-law'of said de _ NATHAN CLEAVES, Judge. A coPy oi the original Order. Attest: HORACE J. BRADBCRY, Reg’r »3wl

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THE PRESS. MOSDAY M0RMIS6. FEB. 5. 1877 THE PRESS May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of Fes senden Bros., Marquis, Brunei ;ci^if rt_ _cs_:_i... 1_ ing our bids away in his own parson. Bat men are afraid of this doctrine of sacrifice—of sub stitution. Yet it is the doctrine of the cross that must save tho sinner. Jesus loved us unto death. If we want to be saved, it is hut a step out of self into Jesus. The choir sung the hvmD, “Only a step to Jesns.” It was sung after a short prayer by Mr. Needham. Bev. Mr. Fenn pronounced tbe benediction, and then a multitude remain ed in the church for tbe prayer meeting which was conducted by Mr. Fenn, and quite a num ber of yonng men went to the Free street church where Mr. Needham addressed-them. The meetings of the day and evening were interesting, and the truths presented were calculated to arrest the attention of those who came to hear. A DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER. The executive committee of the Evangelical churches in Portland having secured the servi ces of the Evangelist, George G. Needham, to labor in this city, are desirous of unitiog with the Moody and Bankey committee in Boston in their arrangement to observe Thursday, the 8th inst., as a day of fasting and prayer for the blessiog of God upon the work now inaugurat ed in this city. They therefore cordially in vite all Christian brethren and pastors of all denominations in Portland and vicinity who sympathise with this movement, to observe that day as a day of solemn heart-searching conlessions and supplication. S. W. Laekabee, Chairman. The following services will be held in High street church on Thursday: Morning, 9 to II o’clock—Confession and humilia tion, led by Mr. Needham. Afternoon, 2 to 3 o’clock—Addresses by Rev. Dr. Carruthers, Rev. Mr. MeWhinnie and Rev. Mr. Hincks Subject: “Confession and humiliation. 3 to 4 o’clock—Consideration of the question— “What are the hindrances to a deep and wide-spread work of grace amongst us,” led fay Rev Dr. Shailer.. Evening. 7 to 8 o’clock—Prayer meeting led by Rev. Mr. Fenu. Subject for piayer: “Removal of the hindrances to tbe works of the spirit in our hearts, in churches and our city.” 8 to 9 o’clock—Preaching by Mr. Needham. Art of Speaking.—Professor Howe’s lec tures and classes, both public and private, in this city, have been a great success. Ou this, Monday, evening, at half past seven o'clock, in the Mechanics Hall, he will deliver the open ing lecture of his third course of grammar. Ladies and gentlemen interested invited. Free to ail. The Washington Life Insurance Co.— While so much doubt, touching the practice and standing of life insurance companies pre vails, the many friends of the Washington Life Insurance Co. of New York in this state will be gratified to learn of its sound condition as demonstrated by the official statement issued by the insurance department of the state of New York published in our columns. By this special statement it will be seen the company is possessed of $5,173,278.83 officially admitted assets; while its gross liabilities, Tncluding a re-insurance sufficient for all its risks in force only equals $4,386,085.83; leaving a surplus of $780,593. There are also over $92,000 techni cally inadmissible assets under the insurance laws which would increase its surplus to $878, 803.53. This official evidence of financial soli dity is also accompanied by the statement of the officers of the New York insurance depart ment, who made the examination, that the management of the Washington is “able, pru dent and honorable.” New Eating Saloon.—Mr. D. K. Used has removed his saloon from under Lancaster Hall to the large store No. 53 Exchange street, which he has fitted up in a superior manner, and will open it this morning. While serving an ex'ensive bill of fare daily he will as hereto fore, cater for private parties, furnishing meats, pastry, ice cream, etc., in any quantity. The auction sale at E. T JEideu Co.’s, 5 Free street, will be continued today. The gocffllyet to be sold consist of about 2000 yards of dress goods iu cashmeres, alpacas, brillian tines, &c., a largo line of cotton cloths, dam asks towels, edges, &c. If jour lungs are irritated, oppressed and sore, no method of treatment will compare with inhaling the hot vapors of Tar. The “So lution of Forest Tar” with inhaler, is the only preparation of tar for this purpose. Shall open on Monday a large assortment of good style prints in fine quality, at five cts. per yard. See advertisement of bargains offered for this week. W. F. Studley. We have a large stock of Black Silks pur chased before the advance which we will sell at old prices. Bines Bros. jan25 dtf v>uia, urmses aim uu:ut, are oitaustu auu healed by the “Forest Tar Salve”—sure. feb3 _ dl w Kinks Bros, hive just received a good as sortment of beautiful Black Dress Goods in new and very desirable styles. jan25eodtf From It. Fellows, OT. of Elill, IV. U. Although I have generally a great objection to patent medicines, I cau but say in justice to Du. Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry, that it is a remedy of superior value for pulmo nary diseases. I have made use of this preparation for sev eral years, and it has proved to be very reliable and efficacious in the treatment of severe and long standing coughs. I know of one patient, now in comtoitable health, who|has taken this remedy, and who, hut for its use, I consider would not oow be living. feb5-eod&wlw K. Fedlows. M. D. Harper’s Bazar.—This beautiful weekly publication is a welcome visitor to the parlor circle. The number for the ensuing week has been received ay Fessenden Brothers, Lancas ter Hall, and D. Wentworth, 553 Congress, cor ner of Oak street. “A stitch in time saves nine.” A dose of Adamsou’s Balsam in season may prevent a long cold or fever, and perhaps a resultant death. It cures coughs, colds, asthma, and all luug troutdes. Keep it in the house. Price 35 cts. FebS-eodlw MAKKIED. In this city, Feb. 2, by Rev. F E. Clark, R. H Ivucelaud and Miss Mary E. Whitney, both of Port land. In Skowliegan, Jan. 30, Alonzo Coburn of Skowhe gan and Miss Vlnie W. Osgood of Poitland. In Gardiner. Jan. 24, D. B. Brown of Gardine and Miss Annie K. Peaslee of Chelsea. 3 In Gardmer, Jan. 25, Chas.-W. Russell of Farm ingdale and Miss Annie A. Heath.of Gardiner. In tiouldsboro, Jan. 13, Roscoo G. Young and Mis: Martha S. Markman. _ PIED._ In Yarmouth, Feb. 2, Mr. Thomas Pratt, aged 6 years 2 months 26 days. [Funeral this (Monday) afternoon at 2J o’clock at bis late residence. i in Windham, Feb 3. Mrs. Dolphina G., wife of B Augustin Lee Grow, aged 36 years 6 months. Ai Lisbon Falls, Jan. 30, Mrs. Lucinda S. Webbei aged 67 years. In Georgetown, Jan. 25, Mrs. Susie A., wife 0 Edward T. Hadley, aged 24 years 10 months. In East Boston, Jan. 24, Winslow Morse, formerly of Phipsburg. At Sheepscot Bridge, Jan. 15, Mr. Henry Freeman, aged 80 years. In Hiram. Jan. 7, Mrs. Syrena, wife of Jas. Flye, aged 54 years. DEPARTlfltE OF STEAMSHIPS. NAME FROM FOR DATE Hecla.. ..Boston.Liverpool.... Feb 6 Wyoming.New York. .Liverpool.Feb 6 Algeria.New York. .Liverpool.... Feb 7 City of New York ..New York. .Havana.Feb 7 Frisia.. .New York..Hamburg.Feb 8 Atlas.. New York. Kingston, &c.Feb 8 Bolivia....New York. .Glasgow.Feb 10 Helvetia.New York.. Liverpool.Feb 10 City of Brussels .New York Liverpool.... Feb 10 Adriatic.New York. .Liverpool.Feb 10 Moravian..Portland .Liverpool.Feb 10 Olympus.Boston.... Liverpool.Feb 13 Columbus.New York...Havana.......Feb 14 Andes.New York...Aspmwall .Feb 14 Parthia.....New York. .Liverpool.—w. Feb 14 Nova Scotian.Portland .Liverpool.Feb 17 City of Havana.New York. Havana.Feb 17 Alsatia.New York. .Glasgow.Feb 17 City of Chester.New York. .Liverpool.... Feb 17 Atlas.Boston.Liverpool Feb 20 Peruvian.Portland.. .Liveroopl.Feb 24 Alps.New York. Aspinwall-Feb 28 'fliuasurr Almanac.February 5. Sun rises.7 13 i High water. 4.45 PM Sun setB.5.15 I Moon rises..-.1.20 AM MARINE JSTKW8 PORT OF PORTLAND. Naturday, Feb. 3* ARRIVED. Steamship Eleanora, Johnson, New York—passen gers and mdse to Henry Fox. Soli Wm Pickering, Fullerton. Boston, seeking, Sch Mabel F Staplas, Putnam, Batb, to load for West Indies, CLEARED Steamship Prussian, (Br) Ritchie, Liverpool— H A Allan. Steamship Reading, Colburn, Philadelphia—Ran dall McAllister. Sch Nathan Cleave3, Atwood, Virginia—Timmons Hawes. Sch Laura A Webb, Johnson, New York—J I Lib by Co. SAILED—Barques Annie Lewis, Tidal Wave: gch Ruth H Baker. Sunday, Feb. 4. ARRIVED. Steamship Alhambra, (Br) Wilson, Halifax, NS. Sch Keaper, Teel, St George. Sch Baltic, Otis Bristol. Sch Leading Star, Wallace, Phipsburg. SAILED—Barques Celina, Nineveh, Kate How; brig Adeline C Richardson; sebs Canton, Carl D Lo throp. Odell Grace Cushing, Nathan Cleaves, Hattie Coombs. Allred W Fisk. Bramhall, Laura A Webb, More Light, Minetta, and others. IVEiHORANDA. Ship John H Kimball, from Amsterdam for Cardiff, before reported, was wrecked on Terschelling, in the North Sea. She was in ballast and full of water when abandoned. Insured in Boston and Ma no offices for $64,000 Barque Thos Fletcher, Pendleton, from Passaroe- 1 --VOW 1 -IS charging for repairs, having sprung aleak. She was to be hove down and stripped, caulked, and have ne\? metal. Brig B F Nash, from Liverpool for Havana, put back 2d inst. leaky. Sch Potomac, which has been undergoing repairs at St John, NB. was formerly owned in Bucksport, and was ashore two years at Grand Menan, where she was purchased by her present owhers. On ex amination she was found to be perfectly sound. She is to have new spars, new rigging, sails, &c. DOUE8TIC PORTS. SAN FRANCISCO—Sid 2d, ship Carrollton, Lewis, Callao. POKT BLAKELY, O—Ar 25tb, barque Martha Rideout. Nichols, San Francisco. GALVESTON—Cld 1st, brig Akbar, Thompson, Liverpool. Cld 2d, barque T J Southard, Minott, Fall River. NEW ORLEANS—Cld 2d, ship Kate Davenport, Mallett. Liverpool, Below 2d. brig H M Rowley, lrom New York. MOBILE—Ar 20th, sch Maud, Mullen, from New Orleans. PASCAGOULA—Cld 27th, §ch Irvine, Berry, for Newport. FERNANDINA—Cld 27tb, sch Nellie Treat, Whit ney. New York: H Emma Riley, Coffin, Havana. BRUNSWICK, GA—Cld 2d, sch George E Young, Marshall, Boston. Cld 30th, sch W G Lewis, McIntyre, Union Island. ST MARYS, GA—Cld 26th, barque Megunticook, Hemingway. Montevideo, for orders. SAVANNAH—Cld 1st. ship H H McGilvery, Blake, Liverpool: schs Florida, Gilmore. Kennebunkport; Joshua S Bragdon, Fletcher. New York. Sid 2d, ship H H McGilvery, for Liverpool. SATILLA—Ar 29th, schs Satilla, Rivera, Bath; L D Fisk. Baker. Savannah. DARIEN—Cld 1st, sch Sandalphon, Torbett, for St John, PR. PORT ROYAL—Sid 1st, sch Annie L McKeen, Mc Keen, Darien. Ar 2d, sch Nellis Doe. Trask. New York for Bucks vilie, to load for Point-a-Pitre. BALTIMORE—Ar 1st, brig Eugenia, Veazie, from Turks Island. Cld 1st, schs Mary P Hudson, Lake, for Portland; J A Brown, Nickerson, Boston. Cld 2d, schs Isaac Orbeton, Crockett, Port Royal; Geo Arey, Rogers, Providence; Abbott Devereux, Haskell. Boston, Sid 1st. sch Minna A Reed, tor Havana. PHILADELPHIA—Cld 1st, sch Ruth Darling, Swasey, Cardenas. Cld 2d, brig Helen O Phinney, Boyd, Zaza. NEW YORK—Ar 1st, schs Maria Adelaide, Kent. Newport: H L Whitton, Rich, Boston for Baltimore; Stephen Woodbury, Woodbury, Bridgeport. Ar 2d, brig O C Clary, Delano. Milk River, J; schs Kate Carlton, Grant Caibarien 12 days; Jos Far well, Gregory, Rockland. Cld 1st, brig Charlotte Buck, Smith, Kingston, Ja; schs C P Gerrish Pike, for St John, PR; Tarry Not, Corson, Charleston. Cld 2d. ship N Bovnton, Blanchard, Sydney NSW; barquesNorena, Nichols Havana; W H Genn. Col lins. Matanzas; brigs Centaur, Stanley, Fajardo PR; Virginia, Devereux, Porto Rico; sch Armida C Hall, Hall, Sagua. Sid 1st, ship Ivy, for San Francisco; brigs Thomas Owen, for Malaga: Eliza Stevens, for Boston; gch Geo K Hatch, lor Portland; Wm Douglas, for Nevis; J P Robinson, for Gloucester. Passed through Hell Gate 1st, sch Adeliza. Libby, New York tor St John, NB; Wm McCobb, Hoboken for Providence. BRISTOL—In port 1st, schs Sarah Wooster, and Marceilus. for Somerset; Mark PendletOD, and At lantic. for Fall River. NEWPORT—In port 1st, schs F V Turner, Walk er, Rockland for New York; Ganges, Keith, Provi dence for New York; Star, Carman, tm Hotoken tor Providence; Forest City, Hoogius, Hoboken; Jas H Deputy, McMahon, Hoboken for Providence; C H Eaton, Curry, fm Provideuce lor New York; Kolon, Brookings, do for do; Defiance, Tbrndike. St George ioruo; iuaruiu. a crewer, lucranaiiu, ueiiast lor Baltimore. NEW BEDFORD—Sl(l 2d, sch A W Ellis, Bagley, Nlattapoisett. WOOD’S HOLE—Sid 2d inst, brig Ambrose Light, Schwartz, Port Royal; sch Lena K Storer, Seavey, New Orleans. VINEYARD-HAVEN—Ar 1st, schs Only Son, Meady, Port Johnson lor Boston; Albert Jameson, Candage, Now York tor Hyannls. (and sailed.) BOSTON—Ar 3d, sch Only Son, Meader, from Port Johnson. Cld 3d, brig Sparkling Water. Hichborn, Cienlue gos; scb Addie M Cbadwick. Bird, Wood’s Hole. KENN KBUNKPORT-Ar 21st, sch Mattie Holmes, Richardson, Beaufort. SC, 12 days. MACHlaSPORT—S!d 28th, brigs Mattie B Russell (from St John. NB) lor Cuba; David Ames, and Al fred Keene, for do. FOREIGN PORTS. Sid fm Bombay Dec l, ship Harmonia, Small, for Madras, to load tor Marseilles, seed at $4 pr ton. At Peitalongan Dec 13, barque Charles T Russell, Hamilton, for Lisbon 20th. Sid fm Victoria, VI, Jan 24, barque W A Holcomb, Duntou San Francisco. Sid fin Callao Dec 27, ships Bertha, Hill, Pabellon dePica; Laurens. Snow, Huanillus. Ar at Valencia 2d lust, brig Acelia Thurlow,White, New York. Sid tin Havre 2d inst, ship Guardian, Payne, for United States Sid tin Amsterdam 1st inst, brig Nellie Crosby, Bain, New York. Sid Im Antwerp 1st inst, ship Latbly Rich, Lewi?, New York. Arat Liverpool 1st inst, ship Zouave, Means, for New York. Sid fm London 1st inst, ship Lady Blessington, for New York. Sid fm Gloucester, E. 2d inst, barque John F Rott man, Ray, Newport and Matanzaa. Londou—E’ut back 1st, ship Rhine, Stetson, for New York, leaky. Ar at Barbadoes Jan 30, barque Mendota, Perry, Pensacola for Montevideo, (dismasted by collision.) At Cienfuegos Jan 22, sch EtDa, Sawyer, for New York 27th. At Matanzas Jan 27, brig Hyperion, Clark, for North of Hatteras. Ar at May agues Jan 12 th, sch O M Marrett, Reed, New York. Cld at St John, NB, 1st inst, sch Virginia, Bangs, Matanzas. lLatest by European stcamere.l Ar at Liverpool 18th, C W Cochrane, Given, from Charleston; 20th, Caledonia, Potter, New Orleans. Sid 17th, Northampton, Trask, SVV Pass; 19th, St John Smith, York, San Francisco. Ar at London 17th. Spartan, Crosby, Portland. Ar at Plymouth 18th, Jobn E Holbrook, Leavitt, New York, (with loss of galley and wheel broken.) Ar at Bristol 19th. Estella, Poole, New York. Sid fm Penarth 20th, Nancy Pendleton, Pendleton, for Singapore. Ar at Hull 17th, Jonathan Cbase, Curtis, from San Francisco. Ar at Shields 18th, Etta Whitmore, Wright, from Liverpool. Ar Glasgow lfitli inst. Sarah A Stanlofl. Ninkpr. son, Baltimoie. Sl(l fm Messina Jan 12, Lizzie Ii Kimball, Stover. New York. Ar at St Nazaire Jan 19, Samuel B Hale, Haven, Samaraug; 0 M Davis, Koopman, Callao. Ar at Havre Jan 15th Martha Cobh, Greenbank,tm New Orleans: 18th, Kentuckian, Moseley, do. Sid 18th, Mary E Riggs, Langdon. New Orleans Transit, Percy, and Montebello, Kelley, Key West: Moonbeam, Field, Hampton Roads. Cid 17th, S R Lyman, Pinkham, St Thomas. SPOKEN. Dec 13, lat 34 49 S, Ion 20 18 E, barque GemBbok, Hall, from Muscat tor New York. Jan 17, oil Bardsey Island, Bhipj Merom, Lowell, from Liverpool tor Hampton Roads. SCARCITY OF MONEY. There is no doubt but the present condition of all kinds of business and industry is tearfully depressed and it behooves every tamily to look carefully to their expenses. Winter is coming on when children are liable to Croup, Whooping Cough, etc. Coughs and Colds will prevail everywhere, and Consumption with other throat and lung diseases, will carry oft many.—These diseases should not be neglected. Doctor’s bills are expensive, and we would advise our people to use Boschee’s German Syrup, It never has failed. One bottle at 75 cents will keep your whole family well during the winter, Two doses will relieve any case. Sold iu all towns in the United States, and by your Druggist se20 dlyeom Forest Tar, For Throat, Lungs, Asthma, and Kidneys. 4 Forest Tar Solution, or Inhalation for Catarrh, Consumption, Bronchitis, and Asthma. Forest Tar Troches, or Sore Throat, Hoarseness, Tickling Cough and Purifying the Breath. Forest Tar Salve, or Healing Indolent Sores, Ulcers, Cuts, Burns, and for Piles. Forest Tar Soap, or Chapped Hands, Salt Rheum, Skin Diseases, the Toilet and Bath. Forest Tar Inhalers, or Inhaling forCatarrli, Consumption, Asthma. For Sato try alt DrvggUto. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WASHINGTON Life Ins. Co. of 1ST. Y. 155 BROADWAY. Sound to the Core I Its Management “Able, Prudent and Honorable Read the following Official Certificates: Insurance Department, Albany, January 23, 1877.J To the Editors of tue Evening Journal: Having caused a personal examination to be made of the condition and affairs of the Washington Life Insurance Company of New York, as of the 31st day of December, 1876, by Hon. John A. McCall, Jr., Deputy Superintendent, duly appointed by me for that purpose, and deemin? it for the public interests that the result of his investigation should be -published, I herewith enclose his report for publi cation. Very respectfully yours, W. SMYTH, Acting Superintendent. Albany, January 23, 1877, Bon. William Smyth. Acting Supt. New YorJc Insurance Department: I respectfully report that in accordance with the provisions contained in your appoinment No. 362, dated December 26, 1876, and with the assistance oi Messrs Ballard, Willis and W. H. Smyth, I have completed an examination of the Washington Lila Insurance Company of New York City. The very satisfactory condition ot the company as exhibited Delow is attributable to the management of its affairs by able, prudent and honorable men. It gives me pleasure to state that in a minute and ex acting investigation I find nothing to comdemn, but, ou the contrary much to commend. Complete schedules of mortgages, deferred premi ums, and real estate investments as of December 31st, 1876, being the date of examination, have been placed ou file in the department. The following are the assets and liabilities: ASSETS. Real Estate.$159,284 90 Bonds and mortgages. 2,334,252 79 Cash in bank and office. 116,654 18 Accrued interest on investments. 53,071 26 Loans on policies within their value. 19,109 46 Net uncollected and deferred premiums.. 180,429 95 Par Market Stocks and Bonds: Value. Value. U. S. 6’s registered.. ..$510,000 $581,100 N. Y. State 7’s. regiBt’d 100,000 100,000 N. Y. City 7’s. regist’d 990,000 1,138,500 N. Y. City 5’s. regist’d 122,200 122,2- 0 Brooklyn 7’s. regist’d 260,000 299,080 Brooklyn 6’s. regist’d 100,000 107,000 King-ton City coupons, bonds. 11,000 11.000 $2,093,200 $2,359,100 $2,359,100 00 Agents’ balances. 43,592 92 Total assets.$5,265,495 36 Deduct items not admitted: Mnrfnatfoa tal'on fnr iloVif e sold VERY LOW, AT LEAVITT DAVIS’, 437 Congress Street, FARRINGTON BLOCK. fe3 utt PIANOS ORGANS. W EC.IVBHS’ SQUARE AMI UPRIGHT PIANOS, which. for purity of tone, perfection of action or beauty, are not surpassed. The SMITH AMERICAN ORGANS, endorsed by the highest Musicians, and malting 75,000 homes pleasant aud attractive, are sold for Cash or IiiMtallmrnts by W. H. FtJBBUSil SON, General Agents for Maine. 439 CONGRESS ST., PORTLAND, ME. FAKSIXGTO.V BLOCK. nov28 tltf GRASS SEEDS: Timothy, Red Top, N. N, and Western Clover. Alsike Clover and Orchard Grass. For sale by KENDALL WHITNEY. ja30 dtf AUBURN FOUNDRY COMPANY, Iron Founders and NICKEL PLATEBS. (Licensedby the United Nickel Co., of New York,) AUBURN, MAINE. H3r*All Orders will have Prompt Attention. janG eod&wly STu&Th Business Opportunity. A JEWELRY business estaoli shed 20 years in a city of 50.000 population. Has a large tun o, bouch work at good prices. Stock as now invested! about 84 UOO. l'he store is the txet located in the city, being next door to Post Office and very central lhe rent is surprisingly low. aud altogether it is a rare chance ier the right man, and well worthy ot investigation. Ill health and desired change ot cli mate, the only reason lor selling For further par ticulars. address JAS. Y GORDON, ja31d6t Springfield, Mass. SORE THROATr A Sl’BE Cl'BB Grows’ Xiinimont Put ip aud prepared by J. R. GROWS, 444 Oxford Street. For sale by all Druggists. <Jec29tHi MISCELLANEOUS. TheGreatestSale ON RECORD I CLOTHING SOLD AT less tli Audi Prices BV THE MANUFACTURER. Wc will sell any garment in our store at Actual Cost, and in many cases Fax Below Cost, Intending to move Irom our present store to the large and elegant store Under the Preble on or before April 1st, We must sell Every Dollar’s Worth of our remaining stock regard less of cost. BROKEN LOTS AND JOB LOTS wilt be Fearfully Slaughtered On these goods we don’t expect to get even the cost of the cloth. This is without doubt the greatest opportunity ever offered to the people ot Hlaine to secure good clothing at Bottom Prices!

People who reason can easily see that it is tar better for us to dispose of our Goods at prices sure to please, than to move them to our New Store, and open our Spring Campaign with Winter Garments. It you see our Goods and Prices you will believe us. C. D. B. FISK GO., Now 233 Middle St., BY APRIL 1st UNDER PREBLE HOUSE. jal9 dtf BARGAINS Worthy of Examination. 95 Doz. Boy*’ heavy clouded shirts in large wizen, at 95 cent* each, Th*-se good* have never been wold lew* than 37 1-9 cents before, and even cheap at that, but in or der lo close out at once we offer them at the above price. 50 Doz Ladict’ heavy ribbed Dose at 15 cents per pair or 9 pairs for 95 cents. Very cheap. 35 Doz Children’s all wool Fancy Hos iery, all styles; at 50 cents per pair. 95 Doz Children’s full regular Woolen Hosiery at 95 cents per pair. 30 Doz. Children’s woolen Hose at 10, 15 and 90 cents per pair. Hand Bait *ea Foams at 50 cents* 90 Doz. (Silk and Crane de chene Bows, with Tied Fnuge and Real Lacr ends, at 50 and 75 cents each, usually sold for $1* and $1 95 each. Owen, Moore Bailey. ja30 dtf Hall’s Prices Men’s Rubber Boots $2.50 Boj’s Rubber Boots 2.15 Youth’s Rubber Boots 1.70 Men’s Arctic Overshoes 1.65 Ladies' Imit. Saudals .40 Misses’ Imit. Sandals .35 We also sell Men’s Rubber Boots which wc WAR BAHT not to crack. IIall’s Rubber Store, 216 Middle St., uuder Falmouth Hotel. P S —Be sure and get into the right store under the Falmouth. jan29dtf COAL. The largest stock and the best variety of Coals in the city, lor SUMMER AND WINTER USE, FOR SALE AT Lowest Market Rates, BY Randall McAllister, 00 COMMERCIAL ST. scp6 distf Winter Goods less than Post ALL OF OCR Knit Jackets, Ladies’ and Chil dren’s Undervests and Hosiery will be sold at great bargains for tbe next 30 days, 1 lot of Kid GloTex,one and two buttons, at SO cents, i lot 1 button 45 cents. These are Garibaldi and other good makes. The largest stock of Hamburg Edgings in Towu. FRENCH SPOOL COTTON, the best In the market. H. Taltoot tfc Oo., 6 Clapp’s Block, Congress Street ja3l oodlw Pure Milk lor Family Esc. 1 WOULD respectfully inform my former patrons and citizens in general who contemplate a change in their supply of milk, that 1 am prepared to fur nish a superior quality of pure milk at reasonable rates; all orders lett at S. WINSLOW CO.’S, IS Market Square, will receive prompt attention by me, where the flattering testimonials of some now taking will be shown to those who wish to investi gate. I shall employ no boys but deliver the milk in person. CYRUS LOW-bbL, Agent. dec25 dlw*tf PorSateT ItllE Sch. Annie Sargent, 105 Iona. O. well found wlih new Seine and Horn, Cable, Anchor, Ac. AUo Neb tee lie L.e„ia. I'Jll Iona, O. M., 9 year- old. and in ihe beal of order; well tilled for Uahiug; will be aotd low if applied for aooa, by LEWIS, WHITTEN A CO. jan21il2w 1'oriland Fier. Sleigh Barge Champion. J. W. ROfelNSON, City Hotel Stables, is ready to furnish Sleighing Patties at shortest notice and lowest prices; any turn out irotn a nice single team to six in hand, A 1. Call and see him. dec2? dtf AUCTION SALE F. O. BAILEY A CO* Auctioneers and Commission Merchant-, Salesroom* 35 and 37 Exchange F. O. BAILEY. C. W. ALLEN. Regular sale of Furniture and General Merchan dise every Saturday, commencing at 10 o'clock a m. Consignments solicited. oc3dtl SPECIALNOTICE. Sheriff’s Sale. AS it was impossible to close the E. T. Elden Co, Stock of Dry Goods, Saturday, the Sale will be continued MONDAY and TUESDAY, Feb. 5th and 6th. There remains to be sold almost the entire Black Dress Goods Department, containing about 2,000 yards of Cashmeres, Alpacas, Brillian tines, &c.; many in original packages; Cotton Cloth Department is full, Table Damasics. Towels, Edges, Fans, Handkerchiefs, &c. Almost tho entire Stock remaining is Fresh and Staple Goods. M. ADAMS, Deputy Sheriff. F- O. Bailey A Co., Auctioneer.. Ieb5 d3t Stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods AT AUCTION. COMMENCING on TH URSDAY, Feb. 8tli, at 10 A. M.,aml continuing every fotenoon and after noon until sold, the Stock in Store of M. A C. P. Chase, No. 444 Conares* Street, opposite Farrington Block, and consisting of Trimmed Hats, Feathers, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Corsets. Worsted Goods, Lad'es' and Gents* Under Wear, Worsteds, &c This Stock is fresh and contains tr»e usual variety of Goods found in a stock of the above description. F. O BAILEY CO., Auctioneer*. jab3 dlw f

$2000 WORTH OF BOOKS, STATIONERY, Confectionery, &c., to be sold for'about Half their Value by WALTER COX, 65 MIDDLE ST., Formerly 73 Middle Street. Pare Mixed Candies 15 Cents per Pound. fel dlw Surgical and Dental NSTRUMENTS, Apparatus for Deformities. Dislo cations and Fractures, ELECTRIC BATTERIES, Elastic Stockings, Shoulder Braces, Supporters, TRUSSES^TRDSSES The aboye are from the best Manufacturers and Importers in the Country. ^FAC'CINE VIKIM constantly on hand-^ED WMttemore’s Patent Elastic Crotch FOR SALE BV GEO. FRYE, Cor. Congress Franklin Sts., jan4 PORTLAND, ME. eodtf CHINESE Laundry Soap THE BEST INTUE WORLD. This Soap is manufactured by a new Patent proces by Williams, Watson Co., 195 COMMERCIAL STREET, A cake of this soap will be given to any one wish ing to test it upon application at the Factory, 195 COMMERCIAL STREET. For Sale by Grocers generally. deftdtf ROOM PAPERS AT NEW STORE ON FREE STREET. Special inducements in prices and styles. WINDOW SHADES —AND— Drapery Work of all kinds at very Low Prices GEO. IH. BOS WORTH, CORNER FREE AND COTTON 8T9« mh21_ dtf Fine Stationery, School Books, Blank Books, Paper Hangings and everythin* UNually found in a First Clan* Book Niore, at H. C. BAG LEY S, 480 Congress St., jan22 UPP. THE PREBLE. dim M-E-N’S PURE fill RUBBER BOOTS $4.00 PER PAIR at C. H. Staples Co.’s, WO. 88 CROSS STREET. fe2d3w Worth American Flower Co.t STORE 441 CONGRESS STREET, would respectfully invite public attention to their tine display ol FlOWEKN and PLANTS, which will bo kept constantly on hand and made up by the well-known Florist, JOHN MELL. of Portland, who will give his special attention to all orders for Funeral Flowers, Hoquets or Floral Deco rations. Your patronage is respectfully solicited. no25d3m Sharp’s Preserved Smoked Halibut and Haddies, a very nice article for family use, picnic parties, ana on board vessels at sea. For sale by Grocers generally. Wm. Sharp, 304 Commercial Sired, Portland, VI*. ju22 dtl For Rent. THE new, elegant and convenient Cottage, with all the modern improvement*. Apply at au£2isdtt NO. 70 liiiACNEXX STREET.

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POETRY, Self-Dependence. BY MATTHEW ARNOLD. Weary of myself, and sick of asking What 1 am. and what I ought to be, At the vessel’s prow 1 stand, which boars me Forwards—lorwards, o’er the star-lit sea. And a look of passionate desire O’er the sea and to the stars I send; Ye who from my childhood up have calmed me Calm me— ah! compose me to tlio end.” “Ah! once more,” I ciied. “no stars, ye waters On my heart your mighty charm renew; Still, still let me, as I gaze upon you, Feel my soul becoming vast like you!” From the intense, clear, star-sown vault of heaven O’er the|lit sea’s unquiet way, In the rustling night-air came the answer “Would’st thou be as these are?—Live as they! "Unaftrighted by the silence around them. Undistracted by the sights they see, These demand not that the things without them xield them love, amusement, sympathy. '‘And with joy the stars perform their shining, And the sea its long, moon-silvered roll; For alone they live, nor pine with noting All the fever of some umering soul. “Bouuded by themselves, aud unobservant In what state God’s other works may be. In their own tasks all their powers pouring, Itiese attain the mighty life you see.” O air-born voice!—long since severely clear,J A cry like thine in my own heart I hear— “Resolve to be thyself, and know that he Who finds himself loses his misery.” THE FARM AJVD HOUSEHOLD. Drills ts. Hills. We have had occasion more than once to recommend the introduction of the drill sys tem of cultivation, both in garden and field husbandry. As it substitutes the labor of animals for that of men, and lessens the amonnt required, aud as it also utilizes more of the surface-soil and sub-soil, and therefore returns larger and better crops, it ought to be approved by everybody and everywhere introduced. In the absence of arguments in favor of continuing the old way, we are constrained to believe that the reason why any farmer follows it is because be is in bondage to an old custom—a slave to an absurd fashion. Many a brave man who fears neither heat nor cold, fire nor flood, and who never shrinks from the severest test of strength or courage, would hardly dare for a single season to abstain from the good old way of crowding VI uiv piauus VI turn til i/Vj UUc SHI all UOie, or venture instead, to give them ample room in the soil, and a fair chance for the rays of the sun and the drops of rain. Certainly he would prefer, if such an experiment were to be tried, that his cornfield should be at some distance from the highway, or at least par tially hidden by the friendly intervention of a grove of trees. Nothing would disconcert him more than to hear some conservative passer-by suggest: “That is no way to plant corn;” or, “So much for book learning;” or some other unfavorable criticism—for thus would he receive the painful information that he had made shipwreck of a good name, and that a well spent life was all in vain. Gradually, however, this approved method of cultivating a crop is gaining ground, and soon it will be the common practice among Intelligent farmers. In well regulated gar dens no other mode is practiced; beans and potatoes and peas are thus frequently culti vated in the field, and grain even yields larger returns to those who try the experi ment. To those who never trouble them selves about the merit of a question, but who always go with the multitude, or according to the weight of authority we commend the following extracts from recent issues of the Country Gentleman aBd American Agricul turist. The former journal in referring to an article from an Illinois correspondent on “Corn Culture” says: “The cultivation recommended is in accordance with the practice of the best farmers; the enriching is to be the turning under of green crops— clover, timothy, or blue grass sod, instead of looking to yard manure or artificial fertiliz ers. To fortity this position our correspond ent gives two or three of his own experiments and their results. He planted five or six acres on old prairie, after manuring heavily the previous autumn and winter with cow, pig and horse manure, planted nearly four feet each way, cultivated as usual, and in September good judges estimated the coming crop equal to eighty-five or ninety bushels per acre; but after husking the scales cor rected the estimate and cut it down to less uunu jjuvj uuduvid iicic. ^.uoiuer iiem which had been underdrained and heavily manured previous years was planted nearly jn the same way the year before, which was accompanied by a severe drouth, and it brought less than forty bushels per acre. In the third experiment, the field was lightly manured, and planted not in equal rows, but in drills four feet apart. The stalks were nine inches apart in the rows. When a few inches high, each stalk had a small handful of ashes—over a ton for the whole field. It was cultivated repeatedly through the season. After husking, weigh ing the ears, and estimating eighty pounds to the shelled bushel, the field was found to have yielded over eighty-four bush els per acre. Our correspondent ascribes this heavy product to the application of ashes. This may have been correct in part; bnt we have found invariably, when the measured experiment has been made that twenty-five per cent, more is obtained from, well managed drills than from what are termed hills at equal distances each way.” From the February Agriculturist- we quote as follows: “The increase of crop in planting corn in rows, instaed of in squares is twenty-five per cent. With the best far mers in the east this method is general. Our own fields, planted in this manner, have been freer from weeds than many of our neigh bors who planted in chock rows. The rows are generally three feet apart and the seed may be so dropped as to give one stalk every foot, or two stalks every eighteen inches in the row.” In the face of such evidence, every farmer who continues to plant corn in the old way, sins against light and knowlege; and he will receive his reward in his increased labor and diminished crop. Beef a la Mode. A round of beef weighing from eighteen to twenty pounds, one pound of the fat of bacon or corned pork, the marrow from the bone of the beef, and one-fourth pound of beef suet chopped together with paisley, thyme, small onions, sweet marjoram, and sweet basil, four table-spoonfuls each; two nutmegs, one-lourth ounce cloves, one-fourth ounce mace pow dered one table-spoonful of salt, one ot pep per, two glasses of Madeira or sherry wine take out the bone, skewer up the opening and tie the meat all round with tape or string rub it all over on both sides with colt ntim! I tue marrow and suet together, and mix all the seasoning well with it; cut the fat of the pork into strips one-quarter of an inch thick and two Inches long; make incisions all over the round of beef, ami very near each other put first a little seasoning into each hole,’ then a slip of bacon pressed hard down and covered with more seasoning; pour a little wine into each hole; when yon have thus stuffed the upper side of the beef, turn it over and stuff in like manner the other side; put it in a deep baking dish, pour over it some wme, cover it, and let it remain all night; ^ay Put alittle water in tho dish; set it in an oven and bake, or stew it eentlv or twelve hours Let it regain“7 M n the oven. It it is to be eaten hot the next day, put it in to stew the evening before and let it cook till dinner-time the next dav s?ir wine sauce and beaten egg into the gravy. Our Recipe for Curing Meat. To one gallon of water take H pounds of salt, i pound of sugar, ounce of saltpetre, i ounce of potash. In ibis ratio the pickle can be increased to any quanity desired. Let these he boiled together until all the dirt from the sugar rises to the top and is skimmed off. Then throw it into a tub to cool, and when cold pour it over your bee I or pork. The meat must be well covered with pickle, and should not be put down for at least two days after killing, during which time it should be slightly sprinkled with saltpetre, which re moves all the surface blood, &c., leaving the meat fresh and clean. Some omit boilingthe pickle, and find it to answer well, though the operation of boiling purifies the pickle by throwing off the dirt always to be found in salt and sugar.—Germantown Telegraph. ffiKK ©77 a Week to Agent?. $10 Outfit $00 H free. P. O. VICK E K?, Augusta, Maine. octlCwlyll Portland Wholesale Price* Current. Corrected for the Pkess to Jan. 31,1876. Apples. Green. 1 50 2 50 Dri’d West’n 6 9 do Eastern. 5 8 Ashes. Pearl, lb 11 111 Pot. 6}@ 8 Beau*. Pea. 3 00 3 25 Mediums 2 25 (d> 2 50 Yellow Eyes. 2 25 25 Bo* Hltooks. Pine. 50 55 Bread. Pilot Sup.... 9 00 @11 00 do ex 1001b. 7 8 00 Ship. 5 00 5 50 Crackers t> 100. 35 40 Butter. Family, lb 28 33 Store. 20 25 Caudles. Mould, lb. 13 Sperm. 35 371 Charcoal. Pine. 12 Hard Wood, Oak. 15 Birch, Ma ple. 17 Pit Burned, Maple. 19 Cheese. Vcrm’t,lj)lb 13 14 Maine. 13J@ 14* N. Y. Factory 15j@ 10 Coal—(Retail). Cumberland 7 00 7 50 Pictou. (i 50 7 00 Chestnut.... 5 00 5 50 Franklin.... 7 00 7 50 Lehigh W. Ash. C 00 6 50 Coflee. Java, lb 29}@ 30} Rio. 20}@ 23} Cooperage. Hhd. Shooks and Heads, Mol. City.. @2 45 Sug. City.. @2 15 Sug. C m 85 1 05 Pine Suga i box sbouks 08 00 @70 00 lid. Headings, Spruce, 35 in.21 00 @22 00 Soft Pine.. @24 00 Hard Pine @25 00 Hoops, 14 ft. @25 00 Short do 8 lt.16 00 @17 00 7 ft.12 00 @14 00 Pop’rstaves.10 00 @17 00 Snruce. r’gh. @14 00 K.O. Staves. @45 00 Copper. Cop. Bolts.. 32 Y.M. sheath ing. 19 Bronze do... 19 Y. M. Bolts. 28 vup uouuing sz (a; 34 Cordage. Amer’n t> lb 12 13} Russia. 13 13} Manila. 15 16 Manila Bolt Rope. gg 16} Drain and Dyes. Acid Oxalic.. 15 20 tart. 55 60 Alcohol p gl 2 30 2 40 Alum. 4 5 Ammonia carb. 20 25 Ashes pot... 6@ 7 Balscopabla. 60 70 Beeswax.... 38 gg 42 Bleaching powders... 3 5 Borax. 13 16 Brimstone.. 4 go 4} Cochineal.... gg 90 Copperas.... 1}®) .3 Cream tartar 30 gg 42 Ex logwood 12 18 Gum Arabic. 25 65 Aloes cape. 15 25 Camphor.. 38 40 Myrrh.... gg 45 Opinm.... 7 25 7 50 Shellac_ 40 45 Indigo. 1 00 1 50 iodine. 3 75 4 00 Ipecac. 130 Licorice rt... 15 gg 20 Cal ex. 34 gg 40 Morphine.... 4 85 Oil bergamot gg 5 25 Cod liver.. 1 25 gg 1 50 Lemon.... gg 4 25 Oiive. 1 25 gg 1 75 Peppt. 3 50 gg 4 50 Wmterg’n. 4 00 gg 4 25 Potass bro mide 65 75 Chlorate... 28 gg 33 I Iodide.... 2 75 gg 3 00 Quicksilver gg 75 Quinine. @310 Rt rhubarb.. 75 1 50 Rt snake_ 40 50 Saltpetre.... 10 17 Senna. 15 25 Seed canary. 3 50 4 00 Cardamons 1 65 2 50 Soda bi-carb. 5 8 Sal. 2J@ 3 Sulphur. 4}@ 5} Sugar lead.. 19 25 White wax.. 60 65 Vam ilia bean 18 00 @20 00 Vitrol blue.. 10 12 Duck. No. 1. gg 32 No. 3. gg 29 No. 10. 20 8oz. gg 16 10 ozs. 20 Dyewood*. Barwood_ 3 Brazilwood. 5@ 7 Camwood... 6 7 Fustic. 2}@ 3 Logwood, Campeachy.. 2 gg 2} St. Domingo. 1J@ 2} Peach Wood 5} Red Wood.. 2} Fish. Cod, per qtl.. L’ge Shore 4 75 5 00 L’ge Bank 4 87 5 25 Oman.... a ei 4 25 Pollock. 2 25 2 75 Haddock... 1 75 2 25 Hake. 1 75 2 25 Herring, Shore, p bbl. 4 00 5 00 Scal’dpbx. 20 (a) 25 No. 1. 14 17 Mackerel,^ bbl. Bay No. 1.15 00 @17 00 Bay No. 2. 7 50 II 00 Large 3... 8 00 S 00 Shore No.l 17 00 @19 00 No. 2.... 8 50 @10 00 No. 3.... Medium... 0 50 @7 50 Clam Bait... 4 00 5 00 Flour. Superfine 5 75 6 25 Ex-Spring.,. 7 00 7 50 xx Spring... 7 75 8 25 Pat’t Spring wheats—10 OP @1100 Mich’n Win ter best.... 8 50 8 75 Lo w grade Michigan.. 7 25 7 50 St.Louis win ter fair- 8 75 Wiu’rgood 9 50 @10 00 best. 9 75 @10 00 Fruit. Almonds. Soft Shell. 19 20 Shelled.... 40 55 Peanuts.1 75 2 25 Citron. 25 30 Currants.... 8j@ 9 Dates. 7 8 Figs. 14 17 Prunes- 8 14 aisins, Layer,new 2 10 2 20 L.M.new. 2 40 2 50 New Val. H?lb.... 10 11 Lemons 49bx 4 00 5 00 Oranges Val. 8 00 Jamaica bbl 8 00 Cunpowiler, Blasting. 3 50 4 00 Sporting.... 5 50 6 50 (drain. Corn.new.... 70 71 High Mixed bag lots 74 75 Meal. 70 Rye. @115 Barley. 75 85 Oats. 55 60 Fine Feed. @30 00 Shorts. @25 00 Hay. Pres’d.P’ton.18 00 @19 00 Loose.17 00 @18 00 Straw. 9 00 @10 00 Iron. Common.... 2}@ 24 Refined. 2j@ 3 Norway..... 5J@ 6 Cast Steel... 17 20 German St’l. 12 14 Shoe Steel... 4J@ 5 Spring Steel. 8 11 Sheet Iron., Common.... 4 (a) 44 H. C. 6 6} Russia. 13 14 Galy. 9J@ 12 Lard. Kegslb... 12J@ 12J Tierces# lb. !24@ 124 Pail. 144@ 15 Caddies. 15J@ 15J Lead. Sheet Pipe 9 9j Pig. 8 8$ Leather. New York. Light. 27 30 Mid. Weight. 29 32 Heavy. 30 32 Slaughter... 37 41 Gd Datn’g’d 26 28 Am. Calf... 100 110 Lime. Rockland c’sk. @110 Lumber. Clear Pine, Nos. 1 2.. 45 00 @55 00 No. 3. 35 00 @40 00 No 4.20 00 @30 00 Shipping.. 15 00 @20 00 Spruce.1150 @14 00 Hemlock. ...10 00 @12 00 Clapboards, Spruce ex.25 00 @30 00 do No.l 12 00 @14 00 Pine.35 00 @55 00 Shingles. Cedar ex... 00 3 50 Cedar No.l 00 2 50 Spruce_1 50 1 75 Laths,spr’ ce 1 50 1 75 Pine.. 2 25 matches. Star, aa irrns 9 On fn) 9 1U Molasses. Po Rico.. 50 65 iCieniuegos... 47 48 Muscovado.. 43 45 New Orleans 65 75 Barbadoes... 50 52 Sagua. 44 45 Nails. Cask. 3 50 Naval Stores. Tar, p bbl.. 3 75 Pitch (C.Tar) 4 00 Wil. Pitch.. 3 75 Rosin. 4 00 6 00 Turp’tine,gl. 50 55 Oil. Kerosene.... 35 Port.Ref.P’tr 30 Devoe Brill’t 42 Sperm.1 85 2 00 Whale. 85 90 Bank. 50 60 Shore. 45 50 Porgie. 45 50 Linseed. 66 Boiled do.... 71 Lard. 95 110 Castor. 1 40 1 50 Neatstoot.. 112 125 Elaine. 65 67 Paints. Port. Lead. @10 00 PureGr’ddo @10 25 Pure Dry do.10 00 @10 50 Am. Zinc.... 10 12 Rochelle Yel. 3 3) Eug.Ven.red 3 3$ Red Lead.... 10 li Plaster. White,p ton 3 00 Blue. 2 75 Grou’d,in bis 8 00 9 00 Calcined.bis. 2 75 3 00 Produce. Beef Side.... 9 Veal. 8 Mutton. 12 C' Chickens.... 12*( Turkeys. 15 (_ Eggs,pdoz. 28 Potatoes 80 Onions. bbl.rf 4 00 4 50 Bermuda.. none Round hogs.. 8 9 Provisions. Mess Beef. ..10 00 @10 50 I Ex Mess.. 11 00 @12 00 Plate.13 00 @14 00 Ex Plate. .14 25 @15 00 Pork, Backs ....22 75 @23 25 Clear.21 75 @22 25 Mess.16 75 @20 25 Hams. 111@ 12 Rice. Rice, p ft... 6J@ 7* Saleratus. Salerat’spft 6 7 Salt, Turks Is. p hhd.(8 bu.) 2 25 2 50 Bonaire. 2 25 2 50 Cadiz,du.pd. 2 25 2 50 Cadiz in b’nd 1 31 1 75 Liverpool. Duty paid. 2 25 2 50 In bond... 1 37^@ l 75 Gr’nd butter 20 p box Llv.fine sack 1 75 2 00 Clover, ft.... 16* 17 Red Top bag 3 CO 3 25 H. Grass,bu. 2 371@ 2 50 Soap. ExSt’mR’t’d 8 Family. 7 No. 1. 6* Spices. Cassia, pure 38 42 Ginger. 20 Mace. 1 25 Nutmegs.... 110 1 20 Pepper. 25 Starch. Pearl. 9 10* Sugar. Granulated.. 121 Coflee A. Extra C. 111 0.... 10}® lOJ Syrups. 60 70 Eagle Sugar Refinery, C. 9| CC.. 10 ExC..,.. 103 Teas. Souchong.... 25 45 Oolong. 35 50 do choice 55 fa) 80 Japan. 30 40 do choice 50 75 Tin. Straits. 21 23 English. 22 23 Char. I.C... 8 25 S 50 Char. I. X. ..10 00 ®10 25 Terne. 8 00 9 of Coke.. 8 00 8 25 Antimony... 20 Zinc... 8J® 9 Tobacco. Fives and Tens, Best br’nds 65 75 Medium... 55® 60 Common 48 52 Half lbs. 50 55 Nat’l Leaf... 90® 110 Navy lbs.... 55® 62 Varnish. Damar. 25 1 75 Joach. 2 25 3 80 Furniture... 1 25 2 50 Wool. Fl’ce wash’d. 30 34 :lo unwash’d 22 24 Pull’d.Super 40 43 Lamb Skins. 65 75 Drv Goods Wholesale iTIarket. Corrected weekly by Locke, Twitchell Co. D'vii motions. Sheetings width, price, Standard36in 8 9 Heavy...3G.. TJ'eu 8j Medium.36.. 6j@ 7! Fine-36. G (g> 8 Shirtings..28.. 6 Flannels heavy 22 35 medium 12J@ 20 Bleached Cottons. Good. ..36in 10 13 Medium 36.. 7J® 81 Light.... 36. 5J@ 7 Shcetings.9-8. 13 17 ..5-4.. 121® 16 ..10-4.. 22 30 Miscellaneous. Denims good.. 14 17 medium. 11 (eg 14 Corset Jeans— Bleach’d and slate. 8 (g; io Brown. 8 10 Sateens— Blch’d&bi’n 10 11 Medium. (a) 9 Cambric. 5J Delaines eotlon and wool 12 15 All wool.,.. 32 (gj 40 Spot wool. 27J@ 32J Ginghams good 8 (eg 9 Medium. 8 (eg 9 Tekinggood.. 15 17 Medium. 11 14 Light. p$@ 12 Bags, good. 18 20 Prints best.... 6}@ 7} medium 5}@ 0} common 5 Pink bull 65® 7 Woolens. Bv’rs JJ’ns6-4 1 37}@2 25 “Moscow6-4 .2 75 @5 00 Cassimereblk.l 00 @1 75 fancy. 62 @1 50 Coatings 3-4.100 @1 75 3-4 1 50 @4 00 Doesk’sbl’3-4.1 00 @1 00 ■Jeans Kent’y. 16 32 Bepellauts..,.. 75 @1 00 Satinets. 25 50 Klanhrta. Camp 7ft.1 00 @1 20 Colored4?'pr..l 75 @3 00 White 10-4.... 2 00 @6 50 Cation Bailing. 501b bales 1 lb rolls.. 10 131 Warp Tarn.. 22 Twine. 19 22 Wicking. 25 27} Prockinga. All wool 3-4... 45 50 7-8... 55 60 78 ex. 65 70 Craab. Heavy. 12}@ 16 Medium. 6}@ 10 Urilla. Brown h’vy 30 9 10 Medium 30 8 9} Portland Dally Press Stock List Corrected by Woodbury Moclton, Investment Bankers, 67 Exchange St. Descriptions rar Value. Offered Asked ®o!d>....1053... 1053 Government C's. 1681..1131... ,il3r Government 5-20’s, 1865...1671... .1084 Government 5-20’s, July, 1865.109}..., 110 Government 5-20’s. July, 1867.112}... .1133 Government 5-20’si July, 18G8,.115} no GovemmeutlO-lO’s.... ,113s 113 State ot Maine Bonds,. 10 History of the V entprrmicc Cause. Large sales. Members of Tempeiauce organization! wanted. Ad- e dress J, P. FITCH, Pub, Hartford, Conn, w3w5*

RAILROADS, Maine Central RAILROAD. MONDAY, OCT. 9, 1876. Trains leave Portland for Bangor, WaterviUe, Belfast and Dexter at tl2 35 a. m., 12.40 p. m. Skowhegan 12.35 p. m. and 12.40 p. m. Augusta, Hal towel I, Gardiner, and Brunswick tl2 35 a.in., $7.00 a.m., 12.40, 5.20 p. m. Rockland and Lewiston via Brunswick $7.00 a. m., 12.40 p. m Bath $7.00 a. m., 12.40, 5.20 p. m. Lewiston 12.55 p. m., 5.05 p. m. Farmington 12.35 p. m. The 112.35 a. m. train for Bangor makes close con nection with E. N, A. Railway for St. John and Halifax. tPullman Sleeping Car attached. $Mixed. PAYSON TUCKER, Sup t. Portland, Oct. 9,1876. au31dtf PORTLAND [('EM LINE Sleeping Cars to New York. NEW ALL _RAIL ROUTE. 35 Miles Saved to New York. ON and after Monday, Dec. 11, 1876, a Sleeping Car will be attached at Nashua, at 6.30 p m., to New Yoik Express, leaving Portland at 2.30 p. m and run directly through to New York without change, via Worcester, Putnam, Middle town and New Haven, arriving at Grand Central Depot at 5.45 a. m. Leave New York at 11.30 p. m., arriving at Nashua at 9.30 a. m., and at Portland at 1.20 p. m. Sleeping Car oil this train runs directly through from New York to Nashua without change. Express Trains each way make close connection with Maine Central and Grand Trank Railroads. NORWICH LINE. Train for New London leaves Portland at 2.30 p. ju., uianiiig tiueo luiiucvuvu »un i'uintui umu Steamers for New York, arriving at Pier 10 North Kiver, New York, at 6.00 a. m. Low Fares, Fine Equipment, No Trans fers. For Berths in Pullman Cars, or Staterooms on N orwich Line Steamers, apply at 28 Exchange St., or at Depot, foot ot Myrtle St. J. M. LUNT, Supt. J. W. PETERS, Gen’l Ticket Agent. dec22dtf Grand. Trunk R. R. of Canada. ALTEUATION OF TRAINS. WINTER ARRAN GEMENT On and alter MONDAY, Oct. 16,1876, SqS^^EStraina will run as follows: Express train for Gorham at 7.10 a. m. Express lor Auburn and Lewiston at.7.00 a. m. Express tram at 12,25 p. m lot Auburn and Lew iston. Mail train 2.00 p. m. (stopping at all stations to Island Pond,)* connecting with night mail train for Quebec, Montreal and the West. Express train for Auburn and Lewiston and South Paris at 5.15 p. m. Trains will arrive as follows: Express train from Gorham at 8.15 a. m. Express from Lewiston and Auburn at 8.45 a. m Mail from Quebec, Montreal and West at 12.25 p.m. From Lewiston and Auburn at 2.25 p. m. Express from Lewiston and Auburn at 5.45 p. m. Passenger Offices U EXCHANGE ST., A*D DEPOT AT FOOT OF INDIA ST. Tickets sold at Reduced Rates! To Canada, Detroit, Chicago, ITlilwau* bee, Cincinnati. St. Louis, Omaha, Saginaw, St. Paul, Nall Labe City,; Denver, San Francisco, and all points in the Northwest. West and Southwest. J. C. FURNIVAD, Agt. THE GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY is in splendid condition, is well equipped with first-class rolling stock, and is making the best connections and quick (^PULLMAN PALACE DRAWING ROOM AND SLEEPING CARS are attached to the trains leaving Portland at 2.00 p. m. Baggage checked trom Portland to Detroit and Chicago, and not subject to Custom House examina tion. The Company are not responsible for baggage to any amount exceeding $50 in value (and that person al) unless notice is given, and paid tor at the rate ol one passenger for every $500 additional value. JOSEPH HICKSON, General Manager. W. J. SPICER, Superintendent, Portland. Oct 16, 1876. ap29dtf Eastern Railroad, OCT. 9, 1876. PASSENGER TRAINS leaxe Portland for Scarboro’. Saco, Riddeford, Ken nebunk. Well** North Berwick, South Berwick, Conway Junction, Elio t, Kittery, Portsmouth, Newburyport, Salem, Lynn, Chelsea and Boston at 9.00 a. m., arriving in Boston at 1.40 p. m. Saco, Riddeford, Kennebnnk, Kittery, PortHmontb, Hampton**, Newburyport, Salem, Lynn. Chel**ea and Boston at 3.00 p. in., arriving in Bostou at 7.30 p. m., in season for New York and Western connection. Pullman Parlor Car attached. 5.90 p. m. Riddeford accomodating train. Returning, leave Biddeford at 8 00 a. m. Night Exprem with Sleeping Car, for Bottlon at 9.15 a, m., every day (except Mondays.)* RETTJRJSriMG', Leave Boston at 7.30, tl9.30 and at S.OO p. m., connecting with Maine Central and E. dc N, A. Railway lor St. John and Halifax, Pullman Sleeping Car attached Through Tickets to all Points South and West at owest rales. Pullman Car Tickets for Seats and Berth** at Ticket Office Passengers by this line avoid all change. oc9dtfGEO. BATCHELDER. Supt. PORTLAND ^WORCESTER LINE Portland Rochester R. R. DECEMBER 5, 11876. ■E=5J53J__ Train* will run as iollow* Leave Portland at 7.30 a. in.. -““4.30, 5.30 anil 6.40 p m. $.30 A. M. Accommodation for Worcester. Ar rives at Rochester at 9.55 a. m., (connecting with Eastern and Boston Maine Railroads.) At Nashua 11.47 a. m., Lowell 12.15 p. m., Boston 1.15 p. m., Ayer J unction 12.40 p. m., Fitchburg 1.25 p. in., and IVorcester at 2.10 p. m., connecting with trains SoulIrRnd West. $.30 P. M. Steamboat Pxpress through to New Loudon without change. Con nects at Rochester for Hover and Breat Falls, at Rpping for Manchester and f/oncord at Nashua lor Lowell and Boston, at Aver .1 unction for Fitch burg and the West via Iloosac Tunnel Line, at Worcester with Boston Albany Railroad for New York, at Putnam with “Boston Philadelphia Express Line” for Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash ington, at Slew London with Norwich Line Steamers, due at Pier No, 40, North Rirer New York, at 6.00 a.m. 3u‘iO P. M. Mixed Train for Rochester. P. M. Local for Gorbnm Trains leave Rochester at 7.00, *11.25 and $11.45 a. m., arriving in Portland at 9.35 a. m., *1.20 and $5.10 p. in. Leave Gorham 6.00 a. m., arriving at Portland 6.40 a. m. $Mixed. ♦Steamboat Express stops only at Springvale, Al fred, Saco River, Gorham, Saccarappa and West brook, making close connection with through trains of Maine Central and Grand Trunk Railroads. dc4dtfJ. M, LTTNT, Supt. PORTLAND OGDENSBURG RR. Change of Time Jnn. 8, 1877. Passenger Trains Leave Portland. 11,45 A. M. for all stations, running through to Johnson, Vt. $.45 P. M. for Upper Bartlett and intermediate stations. Arrive in Portland: 1.50 A. M. from Upper Bartlett. 5.00 P. M. lroin Johnson, Vt. J. HAMILTON, Supt. Portland,'Jan. 8, 1877. ja8dtf PROBATE NOTICE. To all persons interested in the estate hereinafter named. AT a Court of Probate held at Portland, within and for the County of Cumberland, on the rhird Tuesday of Jauuary, in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred and seventy-seven, the following matter having been presented for the action there upon hereinafter indicated, it is hereby Ordered, That notice thereof be given to all persons inter- ?sted, by causing a copy of this order to be published mice a week, three weeks successively in the Port land Daily Press, Daily Eastern Argus ana Portland Daily Advertiser, papers printed at Portland afore said, that they may appear at a Probate Oourt, to be held at said Portland on tbe Third Tuesday of Febru iry next, at ten of ibe clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereon, and object it they see cause. FRANCIS O. J. SMITH, late of Deering, de ceased. Petition that some suitable persons may be appointed to fill the vacancies occasioned by [ho declination of Nathan Webb, and Darius H In graham, as Executors of the last Will aud Testament ?t said deceased, according to law aud the terms md provisions of his said Will, presented bv Bion Bradbury, as President, and in behalt of the Greeu- J leaf Law Library Association. NATHAN CLEAVES, Judge. A true copy of tbo original Order. Attest: HORACE J. BRADBLTRY, Register. jan27 dlaw3wS ESTABLISHED 183S. KENDALL dc WHITNEY’S Standard Garden Seeds arc popular because reliable. Illustrated Seed Catalogues sent free to all appli cants. kcndall a whitnkv. ftlw3m® I*or«laml, Me. RAILROADS. Boston Maine RAILROAD. WINTER ARRANGEMENT. Commencing Monday Oct. 9. 1876. Passenger Trains will leave Portland for Bouton at 6.15, 9.00 a. m., and 3.00 p. in., ar riving at SoMtoo at 10.45 a. m.. 1.40, 7.30 p. m. Returning, leave Boston for Portland at 7.30 a. m., 12.30, 3 30 p. m., arriving at Portland at 12.10, 5.00, 8.10 p. ni. B For tVrlls, North Berwick, Salmon Fnll«, Great Falla, Dover, Newmarket, Exeter, Haverhill, North Andover, Lawrence, Andover and Uowell at 6.15, 9.00 a. m., 3.00 p. m. For Manchester and Concord, N. II., (via Newmarket Junction,) at 6.15 a. m., 3.00 p. m. (via Lawrence,) at 9.00 a. in. For Rochester and Farmington. N. II., at 6.15, 9.00 a. m., 3.00 p. m. For Scarborough, Pine Point, Old Or chard Reach, Saco, Biddeford and Hen nebunk at 6.15, 9.00 a. m., 3.00, 5.30 p. m. Morning Trains will leave Heunebunb for Portland at 7.20 a. m. Through Tickets to all Points South and West at lowest rates. Trains on Boston Maine road connect with all steamers running between Portland and Bangor, Rockland, Mt, Desert, Macliias, Eastport, Calais, St. John and Halifax. Also, connect with Grand Trunk trains at Grand Trunk Station, and Maine Central and Portland Ogdensburg trains at Transfer Station. All trains stop at Exeter ten minutes for refresh ments at first class dinning rooms. JAS. T. FURBER, Gen. Supt. S. H. STEVENS, Gen. Agent, Portland. oc7utl ‘‘The Glory of America is her Women.’ WAlMTFn —AGENTS to sell my new i. ijij) and very attractive book,“J’Ae Women of the Centurya grand Encyclopaedia. A fine cbance for first-clat-s canvassers; nothing like it; meeting with splendid success. jal3ie route lor travellers Detween New York and Maine. Passage, including State Room. $5. Meals extra. Good destined beyond Portland or New York forwarded to destination at once. For further information apply to HENRY FOX, General Agent, Portland. J. F. AMES. Ag’t, Pier 38 E. R.. New York. Tickets and State Rooms can be obtained at 22 Exchange street. declStf Norfolk, Baltimore Washington (STEAMSHIP LINE Four time, a week. First Claes Steamship JOHNS HOPKINS, WM. CRANE. WM. LAWRENCE GEORGE APPOLD. From Boston direct every TUEHDAY and SATCBDAf. AND WM. KENNEDY. BLACK8TONE. and MoCLELLAN. From Providence every WEDNESDAY and (SATURDAY. freight forwarded from Norfolk to Washington and Alexandria by steamer Lady of the Lake and Jane Mosely. Freight forwarded from Norfolk to Petersburg and Richmond, and Va, and Tenn. It. R. to all places In the South, W. M. Clark, Agent, 240 Washington St., Boston. To all points of North and South Carolina by Sea board and Roanoke Railroad and Atlantic Coast Line John S. Daly, Agent, 222 Washington street, Boston. And to all points in the West by Baltimore A Ohio R. R., M. W. Davison, Agent, 219 Wasnlngton street, Boston. Through bills ol lading given by the above named Agents. Passage $12.30 to Baltimore. For freight or passage to Norfolk, Baltimore, Wash ington, or other information apply to E. SAMPSON, Agent, 53 Central Wharf, Boston, E. H. ROCKWELL. Agent, no2dt! Providence. B. I. NTOHOGTOS LINE FOR NEW YORK, AHEAD OP ALE OTHERS. This is the Only Inside Route Avoiding Point Judith. Steamboat Express trains leave Boston from Bos ton A Providence R. R. Depot daily, except Sunday, at 5.30 p. m., connecting at Stonington with the en tirely new and superb Steamer Rhode Island, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and witn the ele gant and popular steamer Stonington every Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, arriving in New York nlway, in advance of all other lines. Bag gage checked through. Tickets procured at depots of Boston A Maine and Eastern Railroads and at Rollins A Adams’, 22 Ex change St.,anil W. D. Little A Co.’s,49* Exchange St. L. W. FILKINS, D. S. BABCOCK, Gen. Passenger Ag’.t, New York. President, ocl 73 dtf B08T0 1ST __ Philadelphia Steamship Line. Leare each port every Wed’s’y Sat’d’y. Wo Wharfage. From Long Wharf, Boeton, 3 p.m From Pine Street Wharf, Phila delphia, at 10 a. m. Insurance one half the rate o sailing vessels. Freight for the West by the Penn. R. R.,and South by connecting lines forwarded tree of Commission. PASSAGE TEN DOLLARS. For Freight or Passage apply to E. B, SAMPSON, Agent Jn23-ly TO Long Wharf, Boston, ALLAN LINET Montreal Ocean Steamship Co. Under contract for the conveyance of Passengers booked to London derry and Liverpool. Keinrn Tirkria granted at -reduced rates. The Steamship “MORAVIAN, Capt. Graham, will sail from this port for Liverpool on Natarday, February 10th, immediately after the arrival of the train of the previous day from Montreal. Passages to Londonderry and Liverpool, cabin (according t accommodations,) $70 and $hO. Intermediate passage $40. Payable in gold or its equivalent, l or freight or cabin passage apply to H. A. ALLAN, No. 1 India St. J ®te®rage passage inward and outward, and tor igbt drafts on England in sums to suit, apply to JAMES L FARMER, No. 3 India St. Portland, Nov. 24, 1876. nov22dtf CLYDE’S Philadelphia, Boston <5c New England STEAMSHIP LINES. FOl'U HTEA.lKKs PER WEEK. WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY by Boston and Providence Railrond via Providence. TUESDAY and SATURDAY by Old Colony Railroad via Fall River. Good* Received at Devon Daily. Through Bills Lading given from Boston and prin cipal points in New England to the South andSoutb ^C8t:.^1^«^0Ii?ecti011 ma,le at Philadelphia with the “CLYDE STEAM LINES” to Baltim •re, Norfolk Richmond, Charleston, New berne and Wnnhington. D. D. C. MINK, 7 GENERAL FREIGHT AGENT, janlldtf 196 Washington Street. _AGENCIES. COE, H E THE It FI, L A CO.. Newspaper Advertising Agents, Receive advertiseuiei V, for all newspapers in the United States a_d Canada, at their office, 6 7 CHESTNUT ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ESTABLISHED IN 1849. S. JTI. PETTEXGILL A CO.’S ADVERTISING AGENCY No. 10 State St., Boston, and 37 Park Bow, New York Estimates furnished gratis for Advertising in al Newspapers in the Uniied States and British Prov. nces. T. C.EVAXS, *DV RTISING AGENCY PRINT. 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