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_PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED JUNE 23, 1868. VOL. 13. ' PORTLAND SAT UR OAT MORNING JANUARY 31, 1^74 -
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xHr 1 UlilLAAD DAILY PRESS
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PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.,
At 109 Exchange St. Portland.
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vance.
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l* published every Thursday Morning at $2 50 a
year, if paid in advance, at $2 00 a year.
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eng h of column, constitutes a “square.”
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w ek after; three insertions, or less, $1 00; continu
hg every other day attei first week, 50 cents.
Half square, three insertions or less, 75 cents; one
week. $1 00; 50 cents per week after.
Sffiual Notices, one third additional.
Owlet head of “Amusements,” and “Auction
Sales’ , $2 00 per squaie per week; three insertions
or less $1 50.
Advertisements inserted in the “Maine State
p«li88’’ ("hich liasa large circulation in every part
of the State) for &1 00 per square lor first insertion,
tion ^ c®nts per square for each subsequent inser
Address all communications to
__PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.
BUSINESS CARDS.
KINGSBURY &. JORDAN,
Counsellors at Law,
NO. §3 MIDDLE STREET,
PORTLAND, WE.
enj. Kingsbury, Jr. Leonard G. Jordan.
Portland, Jan. 1, 1874. ja3dlw
~ ROSS & STURDIVANT,
WHOLESALE COAL DEALERS
179 Commercial Si., Portland.
Sole agents in Maine for tlie sale and shipment of
the Celebrated Coni mined hy Messrs. Ham
mett Neill & Co., of Philadelphia.
We have also for sale at lowest market price,
^ilkesbarre, Scranton, Lackawanna, and Pittston
Coals, shipped from the vicinity of New York. Ves
sels procured for the tranportation of coals from
rt of shipment » any point desired. tfanr27
PORTLAND
MACHINEWORKS
Engineers, Iron Founders, Boiler
Makers and Blacksmiths.
MAKOFACTCBEE8 OF
MARINE, STATIONARY AND PORTA
BLE STEAM ENGINES.
PORTLAND, MAINE.
apl4 tf
W. €. CLARK,
103 FEDERAL STREET,
<S Doors East of Temple St.,
*xAS AND WATER
PIPING.
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BUTLER & LIBBY,
Attorneys & Counsellors at Law,
(Casco Bank Building)
91 MIDDLE ST., PORTLAND.
M. M. Bctleb. del6dtf C. F. Libby.
J. C. PETTENG1LL,
dealer in New and Second-band
Furniture, Crockery, Glass-Ware, &c.,
manufacturer of Black Walnut Book Cases, Office
Desks. Tables, Book Racks, Clothes Horses, and Toy
Kutnlture. All kinds of Furniture neatly repaired.
67 Federal Mtreeb between Pearl and
market* Portland, J?Ie.
E3P~Agent for the Davis WTasher. ja9tf
WM. M. MARKS
Book, Card & Job Printer
109 EXCHANGE »T.,
(DAILY PRESS PRINTING HOUSE.)
Every Description of work promptly and carefully
xecuted. and at the lcwest prices.
ap22 tc
JAMES F. PICKERING,
WILLIAM HOBSON,
COUNSELLORS ATLAW,
35 OLD STATE HOUSE,
BOSTON.
anl _ 6m
J. H. HOOPER,
UPHO LSTERER
Nos. 31 and 33 Free St.,
WAKUFACTDBEB OF
Parlor Suits, Lounges. Spring
Beds, Mattresses,
DfcDo.ongb Patent Bed Lounge., En
ameled Chair., Ac.
JS“AU kinds of repairing neatly done. Furniture
boxed ami malted. oct5-’C9TT&Sti
GEO. E. COLONS,
PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST,
316 CONGRESS STREET,
Cs prepared to make all the various styles of Card
Picture*, Reuibrnnt, Medalliou, Ar., from
Retouched Negatives. By this process we
Gel rid of Freckle*, Mole* and other im
perfection* of the Skin. For all of which no
extra charge will be made. All work warranted to
please. Call and examine for vourselves. mchlgdtf
ALDEN J. BLETHEN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
49 1-2 EXCHANGE STREET,
Portland, Maine.
Special jmd prompt attention given to collections
of e/ery kind, and the execution of legal documents.
dc2u-3mo
W. L. KEILER,
FRESCO PAINTER,
>0. 333 CONGRESS STREET,
RESIDENCE 6 R4Y STREET.
Portland. Me.
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COBB & BAY,
Attorneys at Law,
DAVE REMOVED TO
No. 42 1-2 Exchange Street.
Portland. Jan. 15,1874. jalCd&wSm
MANASSEH SMITH,
COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
48 Exchange Street,
ja23 PORTLAND, ME. d&wlm
S. C. ANDREWS,
Counsellor at Law,
88 MIDDLE STREET,
(In Canal Bank Building,)
PORTLAND, MAINE.
Will practice in Androscoggin and Oxford Count
ies. de9eod&wtf
JAMES O’DOSIHEIL.
COUNSELLOR AT LAW,;
has removed to
NO. M 1-‘J miUDl.E STREET,
(2nd door below Canal Bank,)
PORTLAND, MAIN K.
Commissioner of deeds for the several States,
fehlft_
J. II. LAMSO?,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
Wo. 152 middle Street.
PORTLAND, ME.
Copying and enlarging done to order.
All the ne« styles, Berlins, Rembrants, Medallion (
he Porcelain, or Mezzotint card, and the retouched*
card, by which new process we get rid of freckles
moles,wrinkle*- ana all imperfections of the skiu. Call
and judge for yourselves.
5@SF~Motto—€>ood work at Moderate
Price*. Aim to Please. may 20
WANTS, LOST, FOUND.
General Agent Wanted.
A IiSnAN3pT ;VJ,M!<7 wiU bo established In
-LA. the City ot Portland for the
Wilcox & (.ibba Mewing machine.
Liberal inducements to the right party.
^‘b,r®F9 A. It. TALLMAN,
ja"0d"t* -care James M. Palmer, Portland
Wanted.
83000. on one and tw o years, secured by mort
gage on first class Real Es ate, within two miles of
City Hall, and worth four times the amount. Ad
dress B.x 1785, Portland P. o. jajOsntf
Lost.
AT Fitzgerald's Store, or on Congress street, a
PORTMONNIE, Jan 29th. The tinder will be
suitably rewarded by leaving the same at C. H.
LAMSON S, 77 Middle Street. jan30d3t
Boy Wanted.
TO loam CARRIAGE PAINTING. Apply at “Old
Repository" of J. M. Kimball <S- Co , to
ja27eodlw Z. THOMPSON, JR., Successor.
Blockumker Wanted.
THE subscriber has steam power and all the ma
chineiy tor making Ships’ Blocks; also a stock
ill slim, for manufacturing. Want a man to work by
Ti'ex-,5\r C.r Jr.b. ^r..b,,y ort <i'C business. Address
HLNRY McOILVEKY, Belfast, Me. jal6dlm
Wanted.
I> ELTABLE energetic MEN to canvass, to whom
k good wages and'expenses will be paid. None
but men of good habits need apply. Address p. O
Brower 1382, or call at Boom s Fluent Block Port
lallJ- jalddlm
Lost.
BETWEEN the Eastern Railroad Depot and Mid
dle St., Wednesday, the 24th Dec., a wallet
containing from eighty to ninety dullais. The tind
er will he liberally lewarded by leaving it at this
office.___dcso
Wanted.
SMART, active Woman to take charge of house
bold duties in a boarding bouse. Address
. HOUSEKEEPER,
delidtf post office. Portland.
Rooms Wanted.
IN a pleasant part of the city, famished or nnfut
tiisbed, with or without board.
Address E. B., 37 Brown St., Portland.
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ANNUAL MEETINGS.
ANNUAL MEETING.
THE annual meeting of the stockholder* of the
Portland Uoion Railway and Back Bay Land
uo., will b« holden at the office of H. J. Lif-by &
Co., Middle Street, at 4 o’cl »ck P. M., Feb. 5th,‘ for
the choice of officers and for any other business
that may legally come before them.
ja28dlw* j. n. WINSLOW, Olerk.
Asmual Meeting?.
THE annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Maine Steamship Company will be held at their
office on Franklin Wharf, Portlaud, on WEDNES
DAY, the 4th day of February. 1874. at ten o’clock
A. M., for the following purposes:
First, To see if they will increase the capital stock
of the Company.
Second, To tee if they will increase the number of
Directors.
Tliird, To choose officers lor the ensuing year.
Fourth, To attend to any other business that may
legally come before them.
Per order of the Directors.
_ , , HENRY FOX. Clerk.
Portland, Jan. 26, 1874. ja27dtd
BUSIN ESS DIRECTORY.
Bakers.
w. C COBU.NoM.'jSniid 30Pearl Street.
Ou direct route between New Custom
House nud Post Office, near tbe Market.
Booksellers and Stationers.
HOYT, l «M; & BKEEI), No. 91 Middle
Hired.
Book Binders.
VIM. A. I)VINCY, Kooiu 11, Printer’!
Exchange, No. Ill Exchange Si,
SJIAI.l A SHACKFOBD, No. 35 Plum
Street.
Cabinet Maker.
G. F. CAR8LEY, Kihrr St., opposite (lie
Market. Office anti Ship Furniture Ke
pairing promp ly attended to. del*3m
Confectioner/.
L. J. PERKINS manufacturer o'plain
and faucr Candies, *87 Congress St,
_Portland Me.
Carpenters and Builders*
WHITNEY Sc MEANS, Pearl Street, op
posite Park.
Dye-House.
FOSTER’S Dye House, *4 Union Street.*
Furniture—Wholesale and Retail*
WAI TER COKEY Sc CO., Arcade, No.
18 Fi^e Street.
GEORGE A. WHITNEY, No. 56 Ex
change St. Upholstering of all kinds
done to order. _ __
Furniture aud House Furnishing Goods.
REN J. ADAMS, cor. Exchange and Fed
eral Streets.
HOOPER Sc EATON, Old Post Office,
Exchange Street.
L. F. HOYT, No. If Preble Street. Up
bolstering done to order.
Furniture and Upholstering?*
I DAVID W. DEANE, No. 89 Federal St.
All kinds of I'phots eringand Repairing
! done to order.
Hair Goods and Toilet Articles.
,f. V. MHERRY, No. 9 Clapp’x Block
Congress Street, opposite Old City Hall.
H orse Shoeing- and Carriage repairing
Done in tlie best possible manner by 8.
YOt’ING Sc CO.. No. 10* Fore St.
Jewelry and Fine Watches.
ABNER I.OUEI.L, 155 Middle Mtreet.
A Xenix Cot- Howard Watch Company.
Watches, Jewelry, and Silver Ware.
1. A. MERRIER & CO., 139 Middle HE
,T. A. MERRILL.__A. KEITH.
Manuiuciui'ers of Trnuks, Valises and
Carpet- Bags.
J. R. DURAN .fc CO., 1U Middle and
116 Federal Streets*.
Masons and Builders.
W E. REDI.ON, 333 1-3 Congee— Wt.
Paper Hangings, Window Shades, and
Carpttiiigs.
lOTHIt OP,DE VENN >V CO., 61 Exhange
Nrcet nn.t -IN Market Nt.
Pattern and Model Maker.
J. I. BAKBOER. 350 Fore Ntreet, Cor. ol
Cron*. Portland. _
1‘hotographers.
A. N. DAVIS A CO., No. NO Middle Ntreet.
J. II. I.AMNON , 153 Middle Nt.,cor. Cro»».
Plumbers.
JANES MII.UER.No. »1 Federal Ntreet.
Plasterer, Stucco Worker, &c.
P. FEENlf, Cer- Cumberland and FranH*
liu Mta.
Real Estate Agents.
JC'HN C. PROCTER, No. 03 Exchange
Ni »eet.___
Hoofers.
J. S.HIfEOT A' CO., 38 Sprint. Ntieet.
Sfgn and Awning Hanging.
N. YOUNk«« No. 103 t ore Street. jaMly
t Silver and Plated Ware.
AHNBR 1,0 IVEI.L, 153 Middle Ntreet.
.Stair Builder.
B. F. I.IBB V, I.o. i*;'F"re Ntreet, cor.
Erou 81.. in Deleuo’a Mi.**
G. I.. HOOP1IB, Cor. VorS * Maple
Stieeln. ^ _
Watches, Jewelry, &c.
J. IV. A II. M. MCDUFFEE, Cor. Mi «•
& 1' uion Nti»o
EXPLOSIOIS.
Philadelphia, Dec 24, 1873.
I SELDOM, if ever, pick up a newspaper without
seeing, among the first items that arrest my at
tention, the lecord of a terrible boiler explosion.
Very many causes are assigned for this loss of life
and property. A great deal is said as to what should
be done and what should not be done. But I scarce
ly ever hear it said that these explosions are due to
an accumulation of Seale in the Boiler, and yet eight
?!iP8tanc « that occur in our midst are un
doubtedly due to this cause.
rwSn'lw'1 Sie 10 Pa>' H^t I manufacture a Com
auJ thoroughly remove this
nv^rthp^VTnftJdQi w.Wle,1 ani constant ly sending it
m } «xatt pa> for its use un
Mwimlke l&t. ”*»**** and fulfils all he
the Fame time ft will prevent ii.jurv to th^Boiler
from anything which may be hehl in ulatta “v the
water contained .n it. This article win absolutely
prevent the formation of Seale it timely introduced
1 J he powder which I manufacture has been care
fully tested by some of the ablest chemist* in the
country, and its fitness to keep iron clean a«»d to
preserve it has been demonstrated by them in the
most satisfactory manner.
If you will semi for my circular,with mv terms and
full particulars, or give me a call. I tliink I will be
able to convince the most sceptical that tlii* compo
sition will just fv all I cl im for it.
Very respectfully yours,
GEO, W. LORD.
dc21tf__
Maine Savings Bank,
No. lOO Middle Mirrct, Portland.
1T1AONE1 deposited in this Bank on tte first day
IvA of any month bagius on interest th* same day.
1 deposited on any oilier day, begins on interest the
first day of the following month.
junl7d&wtf A. M. BURTON, Treasurer.
_TO LEI._
To Let.
F|1HE T>ry Goods Store 335 Conjn*ess Street, now oc
eupied by the subscriber, and fixtures for sale.
Enquire of L. Id. STROUT.
ju30 3t
House to Let.
A NICE convenient Rent on the first floor at 28
Chestnut Street. Apply at the hun t:.
JalG J tf
TO LET!
I’leasant Hoorn s Willi Hoard,
nolOecdtf At 30$ High St., S. S. IvNIaHT.
House to Let.
HOUSE 57 Park Street, containing ten rooms
Uas, Furnace, Sebago, Water Closet, Coal
House, &c. Renj 8550. Apply to
. BEN.J. FOGO.
(leddtf Corner ol Fore & Exchange Streets.
To Let.
KOOMS furnished or unfurnished. No. G Free St.
Portland. dc30tf
To Let.
HOUSE No. 29 Myrtle Street. Apply to
, JEFFERSON COOLIOGE,
<tcl(ltl88 Commeu-ial Street.
To Let.
4 PARLOR and square room over it, witli or
without board; also, smaller rooms.
noTdtf No. 4 Cotton Street.
Room to Let wilh Board.
FURNISHED front ROOM with board, at 38 State
Stiftet, corner of Gray. no4dtf
To Let,
THE well boilt Brick House situated on tlie wes
terly side and near the toot of Pear! stre t
Enquire of EMERY, WATERHOUSE & CO.
dtf
Rooms To Let.
TMO Gentlemen and their wives and two or three
single gentlemen can lie accommodated with
pleasant rooms and board at 75 Free street. oc7tf
To Let.
WITH BOARD, large pleasant rooms. Suitable
foi tarn dies or siugle gentlemen.
At 52 Free St reet. ju24*lw ther tf
store to let\
A large brick store in the Racklefi Block, corner
ol Middle and Ceurcli streets—basement and
first floor, elegautlv finished and adapted to jobbing
dry goods or other similar trade.
•Apply to ALLEN HAINES.
*septl Id uf
EDUCATIONAL
SELECT SCHOOL
— AT —
CASCO STREET SEMINARY,
B Y MBS. .A. H, PENDLETON.
Special attention given to small scholars, for
whom there will be a P. M. ses*ion. Also suitable
assistance employed. For particulars inauire at No.
11 Myrtle Street._ ja28*lw
NAVIGATION SCHOOL.
THE School Is now at 9T Franklin Street.
1 or terms apply at the School or to
C. H. FARLEY,
NO. 4 EXCHANGE STREET.
Tuition by Captain E. Breen.
ja27 1W»
St. Augustin’s School for Boys,
45 Danfortli Street, Portland, Me.
Kt. Rev. Henry A. Neely, D. D., Visitor. O. L.
Billing**, Principal. Send for Circular. oclOtf
Music Teaching.
A YOUNG TADY wishes to teach music, (Piano)
in Portland or vicinity. Would teach in a fami
ly in exchange for board, with prospect for otli r
scholars. Address
_ , L. ADAMS, Portland P. 0.
Portland, Jan, 24,1874. ja26*lw
1NSLRANCE.
ANNU AL STATEMENT OP THE
ORIENT INS. COMPANY!
HARTFORD, CONN..
JANUARY I, 1874.
Cash Capital - $350,000.00
Total Assets, - 630,540.05
Surplus - - 280,546.65
A8SVTS AS FOLLOWS, VIZ:
Cash on hand and in Batik,.$. 8,253.87
Cash in hands ot Agent s,. 4t,B49 48 79,903.35
Loans on Mortgages, 1st liens_171.820.00
Loans secured by pledge of Stocks
anti Bond.127,720.29
lulerset Accrued. . 12,223 36 311,763.65
B>nk Stocks... 116,305 00
Railroad Stocks. 102.401.50
Railroad Bonds. 48,9(j0.10
Total Cash Assets.$659,277.50
LIABILITIES.
Outstanding Losses.It.$28,730.85
Net Cn*li AnncIm.$630,546.65
C, T. WEBSTER, President.
S. C. PRESTON, Vice President.
GEO. W. LESTEK, Secretary.
W. D. LITTLE &. CO4., Agents,
49 1-2 EXCHANGE STREET.
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ANNl’AL STATEMENT OF THE
National Fire Insurance Company,
OF HARTFORD, CONN.,
DECEMBER 31st, 1873.
Cash Capital, - - $500,000.00
Total Ametd, ... 831,850.28
Murplus, - 331,850.28
ASSETS AS FOLLOWS, VIZ .*
Cash in Hartford and Charter Oak Nation
al Ranks. $77,699.50
Cash on hand and in hands of Agents in
course of transmission. 38,787.78
State and City Bonds. 79,370.00
Railroad Bonds, 1st mortgage. 48,750.00
Railroad Stocks. 63,000.00
Bank clocks. 227,265.00
Loans secured by mortgages & Trust Deeds 260,500.00
Bills receivable sec urea by Stocks and Bonds 23,323.00
Interest Accrued. 7,362,50
Unpaid interest and Dividends on Bonds
and Stocks. 5.792.50
Total Assets.$831,850.28
LIABILITIES.
Fire Losses outstanding unadjusted. $22,420.49
Mark Howard, President, Jamrs Nichols, Secretary
W. D. LITTLE Sc, CO., Agents,
49 1-9 EXCHANGE STREET.
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STATEMENT OE THE CONDITION OF THE
Phoenix Insurance Com’y,
OF HARTFORD CONN.,
On the 31st «loy of December, 1873.
The Capital Stock of the Company, all
Paid in,. $600,000.00
Surplus.$1,052,363.77
TIIE ASSETS ARE AS FOLLWS:
Cash on band and in Bank, in hands of
Agents, and in course ol tranmission, 262.050.90
Real Estate. 132,959,93
Biis receivable for loans, secured by Col
lateral Security,. 35,000.00
Bills receivable for loans, secured by Real
Estate, .. 12,500.00
United Sta Stocks and Bonds. 118.50U.00
State, County, Municipal Securities, 273 876.48
Bank Stocks,.... . 548,380.00
Railroad and other Corporation Securities 268,050.00
Interest accrued,..*... 1,046.46
$1,652,363.77
% LrABILITIES:
Outstanding Losses and other Claims,. • • .$105,981.20
HENRY KELLOGG, Pies., D. W. C. SKILTON
A. W. JILLSON, Vice-Prcs. Sec’y.
W. D.LI fTLE & CO., Agents,
ja!7 49 1-2 EXCHANGE 8T., eodis3w
DH. BROWN’S COMPOUND
BLOOD PURIFIER.
(Copy light secured April 30, 1872.)
—FOR—
Bi,1ury Jfc Elver Complaints, Sick Head
u rhc. Female Weeklies*. Sialic and
Chronic Rheumatism and
Scrofulous Affections.
Now bei.iR introduced into this State by L. BART
LETT. It i'®nies well recommended by the Doctors
and those tha l have used it, have no hesitation in
saving that it will prove to be the best blood puiifier
ever used in this fctate.
j w. PERH.i^ & CO., Wholesale Agin.
Relabe l bv F. Su'eetser, 17 Market Square; C. X,.
Gilson. 14 Market Sq uare; H. H Hav. Middle St.;
Sargent Coe, Cor. ot Congress and 1 emple. del3‘5m
IfOT ICE.
A LI, Farmers ill the County of Cmnb rland, in
terested in the raising of Corn are re
qnested to meet at Winship s Hall, South Windham,
Jan. 31st, 1K74, at 10 o’clock. A. M.
I n discuss questions pertaining thereto. Such as
Priee per Can, and Manner of Canning &c.
If the went her 1b stormy, the Convention will be
upon tlie next fair day.
ja20d&w2w* Per Order of the Committee.
Sanford’s Improved Refrigerators.
rhe three point? ot excellence which I claim, are,
1st; constant and thorough circulalton of puie air;
2nd; ryness, no dampness mould nor taint; 3id; no
nte-mingling of odors; purity and active air, the
elements of its success. Call, or semi tor circulars
Manufactured and tor sale by J. F. M EKR! LL, be
twee11 Cross and Cotton sts., near Leavitt Burnham
ACo.s Ice Honse, Portland. Vfe ie.ldtf
§100 wor'h 0,"br“ 10 cts~
^ Stamp and 10 cents to"“‘vr ^
■C. 11. BAEG 4k CO., Box 1569, Bangor, Me.
au29 eodt
REAL ESTATE.
For Sale.
We offer for sale onr property In
Ligonia Village, C, F., consisting of
two Houses, airanged for eight fam
ilies, and land and utotiildiugs con
nected therewith. These houses are
new and th •mughly and substanti lly built, and
fully occupied by piompt pacing tenants This is a
most desirable investm- ut for any one having fnnus
ro invest. This property is entirth free of encum
brance and will be sold o i liberal terms.
For particulars rnd terms inquire of us, at our
place of business.
CHUHCHILL & HIELCHEK.
91 Commercial Street, Portland.
ja26 tt
FOR SALE.
The Well-known Marr Farm !
. ^ This property will be sold for half
if - of its value on account of the ill
i't ■ health of the owner. The farm con
|p[ 4 ‘AUaJi tains 120 acres of the best of farm
v > w 1 ing land, likewise a large orchard, a
splendid large two-siory house, large stab e and out
buildings in perfect order. One of the best t mis in
this Si ate. The fences and everything about the
place in p ‘fleet order. Lo ated six miles from Port
land. The farm is a splendid stock lartn and one of
the finest residences for a gentleman ot means. Fifty
acres of lhe finest timber land in the State on the
place." Apply to JOSEPH REED. Real Estate and
Insurance Agent, No. 80 Middle Street. Applv from
10 to 12 morning. ja23dtf
Desirable Property for Sale on
Free Street.
ATHREE-STGRY Brick House (No. 30 Freo
Stre.t.) containing 10rooms, well flnislie.1, with
plenty f b ird and soft water, with a two-story
building in the rear. This property was formerly
occupied by Mr. A. D. Reeves, For Bale at a bar
gain if applied for immediately. Inquire of dftP.A
C PROCTER, 83 Exchangr St'reet. jalddif
F°R SALE.
House No. 20 Bi-amhall Street.
rHIS House is In perfect order throughout. Gas
and Fixtures, Water, new Furnace and cement
ed Cellar. There is a new Stable on the lot which
will he sold w iih the house or removed.
Call on or address •
, , OREN HOOPER, of
(Ie0eod2m_Hooper, Eaton & Co.,
For Sale
HOUSE No. 42 Pleasant Street. Inquire at the
House from 2 to 5 o’clock P. M.
Portland, Oct. 13th. ocl3atf
For Sale in the Town of West
brook.
A FINE residence one-half mile from the Railroad
Depots, Post-office, good Schools and Churches
six miles fri rn Portland; Rouse and Ell two stories'
thirteen finished rooms, double parloiv with marole
mantles,.Wood-hou.se and Stable connected—all in
good repair, painted and blinded, Barn 40 x 60 on the
premises; grounds contain 15J acres, excellent land,
well fenced, 30 apple and pear trees, J acre choice
strawberries, three good wells of water upon the place
and good cistern in the cellar, cellar under whole
Rouse, fine cement bottom; grounds ornamented
with fine shade trees. This is one ot the finest resi
dences in the county. Terms easy. Enquire of 3. It.
Davis & Co., Portland, or Otis Brown, Westbrook.
mar21lf
FOR SALE.
A LOT oi vacant land, situated on the west side
of High, between Pleasant and Danforth, Sts.
This lot has a front of about 61 feet and is about 194
feet deep, and plans have been drawn b How, for a
block of seven or nine genteel and convenient resi
dences, and adapted for the same. Enquire of
EDWIN CHURCHILL,
No. 4 Portland Pier.
mar28 From 12 to 2 o’clock. P. M.
The “Limerick House,”
for sale.
The Buoscnber offers <or sale his Hotel
proj«rty in Limerick Village, York Count v.
The house has 22 rooms all in good repair,
with shed and two large stables adjoining:
two wells of water on the premises, and
every convenience for a first-class Hotel.
The “Limerick House” is well situated for securing
liberal patronage.
Enquire turther of the owner,
JOSEPH G. HART-ION,
marlSdtf Limerick. i»Ie.
For Sale.
THE house on State Street, occupied by the un
dersigned. This house is thoroughly built ol
brick and stone and has all modern conveniences.
^ , ALLEN HAINES.
Portland, Sep. 18th, 1872. sepl9-tt
F. G. Patterson’s Real Estate
BULLETIN,
money to Loan.
ON first class Real Estate Secuiity, In Portland,
or vicinity—Rents collected, taxes paid, &c., <wi
Eluent Block. oc4ut?
Chance for Business.
THE stock ar.d fixtures of a Gents* Fumishin*
and reariv-made Clothing Store for sale on ac
count of the 11 health of the • wner. Locution one
of tbe best in the city. A good opening for a party
with small capital. Apply to *?. G. PATTi RSON.
13 Fluent Block. ja29eodlw
COP ART N ERSHIP.
CLIFFORD & CLIFFORD.
THE undersigned have formed a copartnership
under the above style for the practice of law.
80 MIDDLE STREET,
PORTLAND, ME.
CHARLES F.DW. CLIFFORD. WM. HENRY CLFIFORD.
ja30 3rn
Notice.
W* II. CURTIS retires from our firm from
aud after this date.
T. H. WESTON & CO,
Portland, Jan, 21,1874. Ia29*3t
Dissolution.
THE copartnership heretofore existing between E.
L. Haskell & Co., is this day dissolved by mutu
al consent,
ja28*lw E. L. HASKELL & CO.
Dissolution of Copartnership.
THE firm of MATHIAS & SHELDON is this day
dissolved by mutual consent.
S. Mathias will carry on the tailoring business, as
heretofore, at the old stand, 98 Exchange Street,
where all the accounts o* the late firm will be settled.
Portland, Jan. 22, 1874.Ja26dlw
. NOTICE 1 ~
MESSRS. JOSEPH P. 'fHOHPSOS
and IKIiO K. a ..I.I-iA' have been admit ed to
an interest in mv business irom January 1st, 1871
under the firm name of ’
GEO. S. HUNT & CO.
CKO. 8. HUNT.
Portland, Jan. 10, 1874. Jal2dlm
Copartnership Notice.
THE copartnership heretofore existinsr between
SIMONTON & HOLYOKE is beieb? dissolved
by mutual c nsent, to take effect Jan. 1, 1874. The
business will lie carried on bv the undersigned at the
old stand at Holyoke’s Wharfwho will settle all ac
counts of the firm. W. H. SIMONTON
January 12,1874. d3w
Clarke’s New Method
For Reed Organs,
Price $2.50.
The immense sale of this favorite method may be
ascribed, not only to its thorough instructive course,
accompanied with !he needful scales, exercises, and
studies, but to its admirable collection of 130 pieces
of the best Reed Organ music, adapted with exquis
ite taste and skill to the purposes oi the work.
ORGAN"at HOME.
Jt® pages, of full Sheet Music size, are compactly
filled with the most popular music of the day;-Airs,
Nocturnes, Marches. Waltzes, Reveries, Selections
from Operas, &c.. <fcc., 200 peices in all, none difficult
to play, ami all bright and pleasing.
Price, B’ds $2.50; Cloth $3.00; Full Gilt, $4.00.
Carhart’s Melodeon Instructor, $1.50
Clarke’s $1 Instructor for Reed Organs.
Winner’s New School for Cab’t Organ .75
Clarke’s Reed Organ Companion, 2.00
Are all excellent and popular cheap books for Reed
Instruments.
.The above books sent, postpaid, on receipt of retail
price.
OLIVER D1TSON & CO., C. M. DITSON & CO.
Boston. 711 B’dway, New York.
ja28 d&w2w
Sebago Dye House,
HO. 17 PLIJM STREET.
1MTR. II. McVEY late of Foster Dye House of this
i*ji City, lias reopened the Sebago Dye House No. 17
Plum St., where lie is ready to Uo all' kinds of dye
ing and cleansing of gent lemers garments. Satisfac
tion guaranteed.
H. McVEY, (boaters Scotch Dyer),
au27dly_No. 17 Plum street.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
been duly appointed and taken upon herself
the trust of Administratrix of the estate of
JAMES F. MILLER, late of Portland,
n the county of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. Ail persons having demands
upon the estate oi said deceased are required to exhibit
the same; and all persons indebted to said estate
are called upon to make payment to
CHARLOTTE A. MILLER. Administratrix.
Portland, Jan. C, 1874. ja24dlaw3 ■ S
Cheapest Book Store in the
United States.
AT COLBYS’, 119 Exchange St. Largest stock in
the city and lowest prices. All kinds of Books
at wholesale pi ices or less. Albert Colby (“the old
man”) goes to Baltimore 28th instant but will re
turn to Portland, in March for a few davs only.
ALBERT COLBYS’ SONS,
de4tf Publishers and Booksellers.
__miscellaneous.
THE NEW DRY^GOODsstOReT^
We have the pleasure to announce to the Ladles of Portland and vicinit..
nKJ that we have opened
STORE KO. 165 MIDDLE STREET
— WITH A —
Full Stock of Seasonable Dry Goods.
Our Stock will consist of the best in all desirable Goods in their
seasons, will be shown with pleasure, and sold at the Lowest mar
ket price.
COME AND BEE US !
RINES & ROBERTSON,
165 MIDDLE STREET,
Opposite Messrs. H. H. Hay & Co.’s Drug Store.
jal9 tf
11 MARKET SQUARE 11
LOOK HERE!
«' IMMENSE STOCK OF
BOOTS AND SHOES,
which must he sold at once,
Regardless of Cost !
This Stock embraces a full as
sortment of seasonable Goods of
ev y variety, and includes a full
line of Slippers, bought expressly
for the Holiday trade, and will be
sold for
CASH AT A GREAT REDUCTION
FROM FORMER PRICES.
Call before purchasing and be
satisfied that this is no humbug.
11 MARKETSQUARE 11
GOERTII WAITE’S
Root and Shoe Depot.
do23 _ it
Artificial Butter,
Oleomargarine, Stearinc.&c
THE UNITED STATES DAIRY COMPANY sole
owners ot tlie Hippolyte Mege French process, are
now prepared to grant licenses for the exclusive right
to manufacture Butter and Oleomargarine under
letterspateni from the United States.
The simplicitv of the process, with its admirable
results, commends it to every one. The butter is
equal to the bes‘ the market affords—is invariably
sweet, and retains its flavor for months in all cli
mates. An opport unity is now offered to*. enterp:is
ing parties to develop this process, which has the en
dorsement of the first chemists ot the world, and
must prove highly remunerative, as the demand is
un imited.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.—Take no
tice that the United States Dairy Company is the
solo owner of the right to manufacture Butter and
Oleomargarine with t.heir several products under
letters patent issued by the United States, and thev
hereby forbid all ]>arties manufacturing or selling ar
tificial butter or products covered by their patent.
Parlies infringing will be forthwith prosecuted.
Communications must be addressed to the Company,
room 82, 71 Broadway, New York city.
HENRY A. MOTT, President.
Sidney* Whittemore, Secretary.
ja2«dlw New York P. O. Box 2915.
THE PORTLAND
Kerosene Oil Company
Would inform the public, that they continue to
Manufacture
Portland Kerosene Oil
The prevalence of a large quantity of inferior and
dangerous oils in the market, at a ch ap price—many
of which are little betterthan Naptha itself—and the
existence of false reports in regar i to the Portland
Kerosene Oil. renders it a matter of justice to oui
selves, as well as safety to ccnsnmere, hat some no
tice should be token of these facts. Therefore, we
again present an advertisement, and would call atten
tion to the high standaid o our < tils. The Refined
Petroleum, the fire test of which is 122; The Port
land Kerosene, the fire test of which is 12.5 degrees
Fahrenbeit, and often roaches considerably higher;
also, we would say, that we are determined to mainT
tain their long established reputation.
PORTLAND KEROSENE OIL COMPANY.
We quote from chap. 39 K. S. 1871, the title of said
chapter being “Inspection and sale of Manufactured
Articles.”
Sect. 31. Every person and corporation engaged
in manufacturing petroleum, coal oil or burning fluid
shall cause every cask or of bei vessel thereof to be
so inspected and marked, by a sworn inspector, And
if auy person manufactures or sells such oil or burn
ing fluid not so inspected and marked in this State,
or that has not been so inspected and marked as un
safe for illuminating purposes, he shall pay a fine
not exceeding Five Hundred dollars or be imprison
ed six months in the county jail, upon indictments
therefor.
Portland. Me.. April 21 1873. sep20<kf
WATCHES,
Chronometers and Clocks,
Of Foreign nnd American Make,
Spectacles and Jewelry,
A.t 54: Exchange St.
—BY—
WM. SEATER,
AGENT for the Superior Waltham Watehen,
which maintain their well earned reputation
for timekeeping and reasonable price. In every vari
ety of gold and silver cases—open face and hunters.
Kev winders and stem winders. mvl2-d9mo
' HEW MOLASSES !
New Cicnfuesous Molasses just
received and for sale by
SMITH, GAGE & CO.,
92 COMMERCIAL ST.
ja23 d2w
Ship Timber for Sale 1
300 tons superior White and Red
Oak Ship Timber ready tor .m
■nediate delivery on board
the cars at this Station.
Apply to
LYMAN MITCHELL,
j.12-1*2w Kennebunk Drpol, Me.
New Piano for Sale.
Yon can find a splendid new in
strument for sale low for cash, by
calling at 14 Boyd Street.
Ja23 tf
TO INVENTORS,
Patent Owners, and all interested in Pa
tents.
rpHE Prospectus of the New England Association
* oi inventors and Patent Owners contains mat
ters or great importance to ail interested in Pacents
ana Inventions. Sent to any address on ai'plication
t0laoft lo H. a. TOWNSEN D,
jaoO»I2w 133 Summer St., Boston. Mass.
CAPE ELIZABETH
NOTICE.
THE Selectmen, Assessors, Treasurer and Collect
or will be at Smnner Libbv’s Store on the
SECOND and LAST SATURDAY ot e tch month
r- to 5p. m.. until further noti e.
_ i oe sole of non-resident taxes willl be from this
Store. .JAMES THICKET,
jau27-—dlw&wlt Treasurer and Collector.
Special Notice to all Persons
Wasting Sebago Water.
ALL persons wasting Sebago water or allowing it
to run to prevent freezing, are hereby notified
tjat the rules of the Company will be rigidly en
forced. and their wafer will fie shut oft* without no
tice unlesathe same Is stopped at once.
. 0 „ L. D. SHEPLEY,
ja29dlw Secretary.
notice to lumbermen
FOR Sale, Four Hundred Square Miles Timber
limits, we 1 covered with large Pine, situated on
the River Gatineau, near Ottawa. Canada. Ihe Sur
veyors* report and map of the limits may be seen by
calling on thfi undersigned at 90 Exchange Street.
ja5dlm JAS. E. PKLNDLE.
Imperishable Fragrance.
MURRAY
&
LAYMAN’S
CELEBRATED
FLORIDA WATER,
The richest, most lasting, yet most delicate oi al
perfumes, tor use on tno
HANDKERCHIEF,
AT Till; TOILET,
AND IN THE BATH.
As there are imitations and counterfeits, always
ask for the Flordia Water which lias on the bottle,
on the label, and on the pamphlet, the names of
ITIIJRRAV & liA!V.UAN, without v hich non©
in genuine jyl old _ anSd23w
Unclaimed .Baggage.
The following described Baggage remains nn
claimed in Store House of the Portland, Bangor
Maebias Steamboat Co., Railroad Wbarl:
1 Chest marked Mrs. Daniel Cur is. Lewiston, Me.
1 small Chest marked Henry E. Hilton,West Pem
broke, Me.
1 Chest marker! Matthew Glode, Tremont, Me.
1 small Chest marked Geo. N. Marden.
1 Ety. Trunk, marked Wm. Graces.
^1 Carpet Bag, Str. “City of Richmond,” check No.
N* «,aCk Vali8e’ Str' “Clt>' of Richmond,” check
No ®2i“>rS’ Bag’ “Str' “Ci‘y of Richmond,” check
l §aj}ors’ BaB’ marked Sam’l Curtis, Lynn, Mass.
5 Sailors Bags, not marked.
1 Chest, not marked.
1 Russet Trunk, not marked.
2 Black Trunks, not marked.
7 Bik. Valises or Bags.
1 Russet Valise.
1 Black Valise.
1 Carpet Bag.
1 Band Box. I Band Basket. •
— ALSO —
1 Hf. Bbl.
1 Box, marked Mary R. Guile, Ellsworth.
2 Cases Glass Jars.
1 Mattress.
1 Package.
CYRUS STURDIVANT, Gen Agent.
Portland, Jan. 29,1874. Ia29dlra
A. S. JLYMAflrS
Patent Pare Dry Air Refrigerator
The best and Only Reliable One iu
the market.
IT is indispensable 10 Batchers, Provision dealers,
Hotel Keepers, Grocers and Resrau rants. Will
save more than It« cost everv Summer. Butchers
who use it, in its best form, will soon find .heir meats
recommended by their customers. The internal ar
»angement is such that a current ni cold air is kept
constantly moving over the contents of the Refrlger- !
ator. The Patent upon this has been fuliv tested in
tue U. S. Courts and its validity established in eigh
teen cases.
For LICENSE, RIGHTS, Ac., apply to
SCOTT D. JORDAN.
AtfEltT FOR JUIltK,
No. 2 Park Street or No. SO Middle St.,
to whrm all applications should be made, and who
has lull power to setile infringements., moMoodtf
Why will you have
LEAKY ROOFS
when with a box oi our Elastic
Cement yon can yourself stop all
leaks around yonr Chimnies, Sky
lights, Cutters, etc. Ten lbs. box
es 50 cts*, fifteen lbs. 75 c*s. Every
box is warranted and has on it
directions for using.
J. W. McCOY & CO.,
SS Spring Street.
Porllnnd Hr.
WATCH SALE.
American & Imported Watches,
Selling cheaper than ever, and every watch
warranted. Also,]
OPERA GLASSES,
And a general line ot]
JEWELRY.
CALL AND EXAMINE.
C. H. LAMSOJV,-77 middle St.,
(NEAR P. 0.) janl3tf
A BOY
Who has been one year in
a Printing Office or who
has been one or more years
in onr High School, is
wanted at this Office to
learn the Printer’s trade.
Ja14_2 ptf
W A ]ST T E L>!
A THOROUGHLY oompotent peremi to take
charge ot a Mill on La Have River, N. S. One
who has a practical knowledge of Manufacturing
PiLe and Spruce Boards and Spruce Deals, Paling,
Clapboards, &c. The Mill is driven by a Leftel
wheel and runs two Gangs, one large single saw,
with circular edges, &c., &c.
For a first class man good wages will be paid.
Apply by letter, with references to
DUFFUS & CO.,
jal2d2m Halifax, N. S.
FOR SAIjE
TO LUMBERMEN.
REFERRING to the above advertisement the
subscribers would sell the whole or a part of
the above valuable Mills and Lumber lands to a
practical Lumberman who would be wil'ing to take
the superintendence of the whole business.
Tlie mil. ia new and called one of the best in Nova
Scoiia, and w*th the mill there is about 25,00o acres
» f tlie best Pine lands in Nova Scotia. These lands
are known as the Cushing Lands and are well worth
the attention of Lumbermen. Apply to
DUFFUS & CO.,
jal2d2mis Halifax. N S.
Hard Pine Timber
On hand and sawed to dlmen. lUns.
Hard Pine Plank, hard f'ine Flooring
AAD STEP BOARD*.
FOR SALE BY STETSON & POPE.
C^"W’harf an<i Dock, First, corner of E Street
OLice. No. State street. Boston. niy3eoill,
BUY T It K
Arundel Pebble Spectacles,
Bekt for the Eyes yet Invcntetl.
C. II. LAMSON,
Jeweler, 77 Middle Street,
jal3 ACEAT FOR I’ORTLAItD. tf
mW BOOK STORE.
120 MIDDLE STREET,
ODER FALJTIOETU HOTEL.
Francis H. Coffin,
ja5 eodtf
THE PRESS.
SATURDAY MORNING. JAN. 31, 1874.
Stated Meetings.
CITY GOVERNMENT.
The regular meetings of the City Council take place
he first Monday evening of each month.
The School Committee meet the fourth Monday eve
ning of each month.
MASONIC
At Masonic Hall, Ao. 95 Ex-.han.ge Street.
YORK BITES.
Lodges—Anciert Land-Mark, first Wednes
W«jnr^!fa]ai>d» Be00i><l Wednesday; Atlantic, third
“y; Mt
Monday!*** Portland C. It. & S. Masters, second
da^rS^dKTlS2St.1“a- f““rth «<>»
Maya;^Granl^CTlap^r,rflam T^fty ^InlnJ’taMar
Masonic Relief Association—Fourth Wednes
day in eveiy m<>n'b.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITES.
Lodge—Yates Grand Lodge of Perfection, fl re
Iridny. ’
Council—Portland Oonncll P. of J.. second Fri
lay.
Chapter Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de I , third
Friday.
Consistory—Maine Consistory, S. P. R. s., fonrth
Friday in Match, June, September and December.
I. O. O. F.
At Odd Fellows’ Hall, No. 88 Exchange Street.
Lodqes—Maine, on Monday evenings; Ancient
Brothers, on Thursday evenings; Ligouia, on Frida*
evenings; Beacon, on Tuesday evenings; ivy, D.t of
K., second and fourth Saturday.
Encampments— Machigonne, first and third Wed
lesdays; Eastern Star, second and fourth Wednes
days; Portland, first and third Satui aye.
Belief Association-Every third Tuesday in the
month.
TEMPLARS OP HONOR.
At Templars* Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
Council—Maine, first and third Mondays in each
month.
Temple—Forest City, No. 1 every Wednesday
evening.
Maine Charitable Mechanic Association—
Corner of Congress and Ca co streets. First i hurs
day in each month.
Young Men’s Christian Association-Comer
Congress and Casco streets. Every evening.
Portland Fraternity—No.353*Congres**stree'
Every evening.
Knights of Pythias—Bramball Lodge. No. 3,
Thursday evenings; M unjoy Lodge, No. 6, Mon
day evenings. At their Hall. Clapp’s Block. Market
Square.
Portland Army and Navy Union- Comer
Congress and Brown streets. First Tuesday in each
month.
Sons op Temperance—Portland Division, No 95;
Sons* of Ternperance Hall. Friday evening.
Independent Order of Good Templars— Ar
cana, Monday; Mission, Wednesday; Forest City
Saturday—in Williams’ block, Congress street. Mys
tic, Thursday; Atlantic, Tuesdayat Sons ot Tem
perance Hall, Congress street. Iron Clad, Thursday,
West End.
Portland Typographical Union, No. 75—Cor
ner Congress and Casco streets. Second Saturday In
each mouth.
Payson Literary Society.—Meetings every
Monday evening, Brown’s Block, cor. Brown and
Congress streets, at 7* o’clock.
Bosworth Post G. A. R.—Meetings every Friday
evening in Mechanics* Hall, corner of Congress and
Casco streets.
Patriotic r rdbr Sons op America—Convenes
at Arcana ba.i, Williams* block, corner of Congress
and Chapel Sts., Tuesday evening.
Mercantile Library Association, Congress
| Hall Bio k. Second .nonday in each month. Deliv
ery r books, 2 to 6, 7 to 9. day and eveniug.
Gossip and Gleanings.
“Ob! give us a rest on abbysmithscows,”
exclaims the Boston Globe.
Pennsylvania girls are not allowed to sit up
with their beaux on Sunday night. Monday's
wash is tbe reason.
“Husband, if an honest man is God's no
blest work, what is an honest woman?”
“His rarest dea.!” was the uncivil reply.
'Tis sold vonn2 ladle*, when they write,
Tell everythin? but that intended.
And then the Postscript they indite
Which bears the sjwcial fact appended.
. A ui^gor Indian (prl received on New
Tear’s day in a redingnte, consisting of an old
army overcoat, and her dazzling neck was en
circled by a string of tomato cans.
•
A man wbo sat down on tbe slippery walk
near the post-office yesterday was beatd to re
mark that be didn't care a cent whether
Cushing was confirmed or not. Such indif
ference to national events is startling,
“A man wbo was trying to dead-beat tbe
Lake Sboie Rr ad by playing deaf ar.d dumb
was asked by the conductor bow long be had
been so, and be replied; ‘Why, man, I was
born this way!”’
An Indiana editor mildly remaaks: “If you
can’t, bring us wood, remember us in yonr
prayers. It Is something to know, as we sit
and shiver, that we are not forgotten if the
stove is cold.”
One can judge so nething of toe patience
of Hoosiers from the statement of an Indiana
paper that twenty men handled over thirty
five cords of wood to get at a rabbit, which
escaped after all.
Two Irishmen were in prison—oue for steal
ing a cow and the other for stealing a watch.
“Hullo, Mike I and what o'clock is it?” said
the cow-stealer to the other. “An’ sure, Pat,
I haven’t my timepiece handy, but think it is
about milking time.
We hope none of our friends will think the
following verse from Fun lias a personal ap
plication :
‘‘Late always—most unpun'Inal of men!
You never keep engagement?!”—“Well at least
I kept one when I married!”—“No. you then
Broke one—lor, wedded, your engagement ceased 1”
A lady desiring to purchase a pair of boots
objected to the thickness of the soles. “Is
that the only objection ?” inquired the sales
man. The lady said it waj. “Then I can
assure you, madam,” said he, “lhat the
objection will soon wear away.”
Not long since, at Sunday school, the teach
er, after trying hard to impress on the minds
of a class of small boys the sin of Sabbath
breaking, asked, “Is Sunday better than any
other day?” when the smallest boy in the
class answered, “You bet your boots it, is!”
A suburban minister applied to a ticket
agent on one of the railroads for a “clergy
man’s ticket,” and on the officials expressing
a doubt ~9 to his clerical character, exclaim
ed, ‘ It you don't believe I’m a clergyman
I’ll read you one of my sermons!” Theagent
passed over the ticket, but did not insist upon
the proof.
A writer in one of the current periodicals'
cites the following in support of his theory
that “names generally go by opposites” :
“Mr. Barker’s as mute as a ttsh in the sea;
Mr. Miles never moves on a journey;
Mr. Gotobed sits up until half after three;
Mr. Makepeace was bred an attorney
Mr. Garde er can’t tell a flower from a root;
Mr. Wilde with timidity draws back;
Mr. Ryder performs ail his journeys on foot;
Mr. r'oote alt his journeys on horseback.”
At a concert in Buffalo a small boy tnnob’ed
offbisseat. This was interpreted “fire!” and
the audience made a frantic rush for the ftoois
and windows. Women and children were
trampled under toot, and many leaped from
the windows, a distance of fourteen feet. Af
ter a general alarm of fire bad been sou nded,
a committee was appointed to go and wale
the boy up.
A Sioux Citv sporting man found astray
sporting dog on the street. He t ook the
stranger in, bought a new collar for >ti n, and
then quartered his new-tound pet in bis tx ■
beuroom for the night. Next morning Le
started early to visit the dog. The room was
literally covered with hair from a $24 sola
and a stuffed arm chair. That pup landed in
in the middle of the street on his back from
a second story window, collar ajid all. He
has not been seen since.
irv3?A8co'TAn I**l*an paper gives the fol
•'Jtplanation ofthe origin of “fla-eo:”
nf Ki,?r.T^ avelebiated harlequin in tie City
Drmeinn|C»lM^the "ame of mcolelli. whose
"itt,Clsr c°nsisic(l in making a
l! °iu • '.r.anrUt ab°ut any objec' be might
he anneared ,h- Each even'ng
l "i,h *ome new ol*
jei t, and round it he was known to twine the
pele-mele of his satires, both spoken ai d
sung Ou one occasion however, when bold
ing a fla-k in bis band- which in Bemarno
the place of bis nativity, is called ‘‘bas'io^l
it seemed altogether beyond bis art and skill
to j'lvia.iie the audiance; wheieupon he Tri
ously addressed his “fiasco” in tlie-e wor. s:
*'It is thy fault that I am so stupid to-1 y
Get out of this.” and he threw the flask
behind him. The audience were amused and
lau-jbed, but the harlequin that evening mad*
a total failuie. Since then whenever an actor
or a singer met with a similar late they said,
it is like BiancoJelll s ‘'fiasco” and alterwa.ds
they were heard merely to say it is a ‘‘fias
co.” in this way the term became typical,
and tram the Italian passed over to other
languages.
Recent Publ-'eation*.
Personal Recollections or Mary Somerville.
> her daughter. Boston: Roberts Brothers.
Portland : Luring Short & Harmon.
Tnia is a most valuable publication, Inas
much as it is the history of the liie of in emi
nent astronomer of whom there has hereto
fore been but little known. Mrs. Mary Som
erville was horn in Jedburgh Scotland in
1780; she early evinced great aptitude for
stddy, in which, however, she was not en*
cjuraged either by her parents or by her fl at
husband Mr. Greig, whom it is generally sup
posed aided her in her studies, quite tbe c n
trary being tbe case however. But Mr. .Som
erville, her second husband, gave her every
encouragement and assistance in bis power.
With the facilities for stu ly uow afforded she
rapidly attained the eminence as a scholar
which during the remainder of her life she so
ably maintained.
During her life she wrote a number of
works on the natural sciences, all of wnich
show the most profound researcn and knowl
edge of the subjects treated. This book con
tains a large number of lelteis written her by
the prominent men of her time, Herschel,
Humboldt, Lafayette, and o'bers and her re
plies, containing an interchange of ideas upon
subjects of mutual interest and study. She
lived until the good old age of ninety-two, d>
iug nn the 20.th of Nov. 1872 regaining her
wonderful mental faculties until the last.
A Sri.F-.MADP. Womak, oh Mart Idyl’s Trials
and Triumphs. By Emma Mar Buckingham.
New Yolk; S. B. Wells. Portland; Frank H. ,
Cofflu.
This is quite an interesting story fourded
upon fact, of the trials, struggles, and fl-kl
successes of a young girl in search of an ed
ucation. A portion of the book is of exceed
ing interest, b«ing an account of life in tbe
South just before, and during tbe earlier days
of our late war. The book is well written,
and the author’s ideas well and clearly ex
pressed. Portions of it are highly colored,
but not more so perhaps than the average oi
novels.
Books Recei ed.
The Ho.DM.nr, By Wilkie ColUn». Cloth. 11
laetraied. 491 p .. New York: Hu per & Bros.
Portland: Loring, Short and Hannon.
Barnes’ IVstri, Ephesians. Pbillipiwnsand
('•l«Miao*. By Albeit Barne-. Revised a t
tiou. Cloth. y68 pp New York: Haip**r &
Blethers: Poitland: Loring, Sh^rt and Harmon.
A Princess ef Y hnle. A Novel. By Wildom
Black. Paper 272 pp. 75c. New York: Har
per & Bros. Portland: Loring, Short and Har
mon.
Hurry Henibeote of Cangoll A Tale of
Australian Bush- ife. By Anthony Trollope. Pa
per. 61 f p. 23c* New York: Harper & Bios
Portland: Loring. Short and Ho nr on.
School Cenresitious. Advanced language les
sons for Grammar Scholia. By Prof. Wit dun
S\vinton, A. M. i'lo h. 119 pp. 50c. New York:
Harper and Brothers. Portland: Loring, ^Lort
and Haimon.
rrstteiTR of MS* mnH Him*- Dy 4»corf
Henry Lewis. In three v<'nine*. Voi. 1. Cloth .
434 pp. Bo**tou: Jaims R. Osgood A Co. Port
land: Biilcy A Noyes.
The Wether* II Affair. By J. W. Deforest.
Author of ‘'Overland,” "K*te Beaumont,” etc.
Ciuth. 222 pp. #1.75. New York: *bsldon A
Co. Poitland: Loring, *horf and Harmon.
Bell.*, ®r the Cradle ef Librnr i A rdory of
Insane Aaylums. By Mr.-. Eugenia St. John.
Cloth. 351 pp. Boston: N.D. Derby. For t-alo
at all bookstores.
niMiELLANiOlK NOTI4 tCft
To tb« iTlnnuf*ct»«rrra •£ P«Hla»J.
The Board of iJunujuctvrtrt respectfully an
nounce to the manufacturers of Portland that
an exhibition of all tbe goods and wares manu
factured in our city, or elsewhere, under the di
rection and control of our citizens, will be he'd
In May next at our City Hall, to be called “7he
Portland Indvttrial Exhibition,” provided, suf
ficient encouragement is received to warraot to
important undertaking by the Board,
Few people in our city, and none out of It,
have any adequate idea of tbe amount, variety
or value of Portland manufactures.
Tbe object of this proposed exhibition is, to
gather together specimen products from a,l our
factories and work shops under a single roof;
advertise the wars* of all who exhibit; increase
tbe sale of Portland manufactured guods; draw
the attention of capital and labor to our city;
and demonstrate the importance of Portland as
a manufacturing center.
Tbe Board have no doubt that steam power
can be procured for running machinery, so that
nearly all kinds of manufacturing may be put
in operation in City Ball before the eyes of
visitors.
There will be no charge to exhibitors for ad
mission, or for space in the hall, nor will prizes
or diplomas be awarded.
The expenses of the exhibition are to be de
frayed by a small admission fee to all visitors
other than exhibitors.
To determine the feasibility of holding snch
an exhibition as is herein suggested, a public
meeting of the manufacturers of Portland is
hereby ca'Ied to meet in the Common Conncil
Room, City Building on Wednesday evening,
Feb.lltb,1874. All persons in the city interested
in manufacturing here or elsewhere, are earn
estly and cordially invited to be present and
lend the aid of their personal counsel to an en
terprise which It is believed, cannot but prove
advantageous to all interests represented, and
enhance the business prosperity of all our citi
sena.
C. P. K'Krall, I
W. S Dana,
3. B. Brown, Board
C. E. Jose, of
Geo. E. B. Jacesok, MnDufnct’s.
William Ccbtib,
W. W. Thomas, Jr.
Fob Sale on favorable terms, a valuable
slate property, partially developed, with most
encouraging prospects, in the eastern part of
the State. Owuers refer to S. T. Pullen, Esq..
Press office. <el4-dtf
Fatal Cases of Consumption and Bron
chitis occur continually, every one of which
Hale’s Honey or Horehocnd and Tab
would have cured.
Pike’s Toothache Drops cure iu 1 minute.
Jan.’JSeod&wlw
Liebig’s UqiiD Extract of Beef does not
require cookina or wurui'ug—Is iu the form of
a Foreign Liqm ur. Is composed of Beef Bran
dy and Touics—Sold iiy Grocers and W'ne
Merchants as a high claw Cordiai or Liqueur
and by Druggists as a superior uutritive Tonic.
dc9-lm
Job Printing.—Every description -f Job
Printing executed promptly, aud at the lowevt
prices, at the Daily Press Printing House. 108
Exchange St. Wm. M. Marks
Veoetine is Composed of the beat vegelable
Ingredients the dispeusaiy of Nature luruishes.
wfts wit _
Does Advertising Pav?—There Is no in
stance on record of a well sustained system of
judicious advertising failing of success.
“My success is owing to my liberality In ad
vertising."— Bonner.
‘I advertised my productions and made mou
ev ” -Nicholas toni/worth.
■ "Constant and persistent advertising is a rare
prelude to wealth.—Stephen Girard.
‘•lie who invests on. dollar id business should
invest one dollar in advertising that business.’
—.1 T. Stewart.
“\\ ithout the aid of advertisements 1 could
have done nottyug in my speculations. I have
the most complete faith iu pnuter’s ink. Ad
vertising is the royal road to business.—Bor
num.
“Advertising has furnished me with a com
petence.”—Amos Lawrence.