The press WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11,1871. CITY AND VICINITY Nrw AdTertiMUicutf To-Day. ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN. Theatre.... Music Hall. Bcurflc of the Chicago Sufferers. Dancing-A. B. Gee. Dancing School.... A. J I*ocko. al'KOlA-L. NOTICE COLUMN, Card.... Heath and Dr w. Sate Insurance-RollinB Sc Adams. NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN* Brig ter Havana.... A. L. Hobson 'opartership.... Lyman, Sou Sc Tobey. To Let. ...39 Myr lest. 200 Laborers ‘Wanted....Portland Water Co. Stove Polish... .Morse Brothers. Boy Warned-Lobenst in. Gin Wanted.... RoPin a ul Adams. Silk Velvets, dec... Sc A. P. Darling. Wanted.... Busiut tt. Keys Lost. ...If. H. teughfon. Brig for Havana... .Cnas Mer.ill. Apples, Butter... J. I. Liboy. Chicago Tire... J. W. m unger Sc Sou Chicago Calamity. MEETING OF OiriZEM OF FORTLANI A preliminary meeting of citizens of Port land, called to deviae ways and means for ex pressing the sympathy ot the people of ttrli city lor the inhabitants ol Chicago in theii terrible distress, was held at the Commoi Council Room yesterday afternoon at foui o’clock. Mayor Kingsbury piesided and Gen, John M. Blown was made Secretary. Tin Mayor stated the object of the meeting, aud referred to the very liberal aid winch Chicago gave Pol Hand in I860. Further remarks were made by Hon. S. E. Spring, K. Cram, Esq., Hon. W. W. Thomas, ex-G»v. Washburn, Hon. John Lynch, Jas. O’Donnell, Esq., and others, touching the best method of promot ing the work, aud it was finally decided to call a public meeting at City Hall this (Wed uerdayj lorenoon at 10 o’clock, aud tbat the people he invited to assemble there prepared to make their money donations and arrange lor any further donations of clothing, etc., that may he deemed advisable. The senti ment ot the meeting was that the minimum sum shall be $20,000. A Cieuerou* Offer. To the Citizens of Portland— Mr. George A. Junes, the manager ot the People’s Couise 01 Concerts, has generously consented to ap propriate the entire proceeds over the actual expeuses of the Concert on Mouduy evening, to tue sufferers by the late terrible fire in Chicago. The public will notice by tbe ad vennement tbat the Concert is superior in it self, aud I earnestly call upon the citizens to aid the great cause by their presence. Bjcnj. Kingsbuby, Jr., Mayor. Oriel Jolting*. An c-xshaiige paper puts two ot its big head lines over the account oi the Chicago fire in this ludicous juxiaposition: “Generous Assist ance Coming iiom Every Quarter—An Appal ling Spectacle!” Superintendent Merritt of the Boston and Maine taiiroad telegraphed to Payson Tucker, E q., the company’s agent in Portland that couuibutions lor Chicago will he taken over tbat road liee of cost. Mr. Jones, the manager of the People’s Course lias generously offered to devote all the proceeds oi the first coucert, after paying ex penses, to the relief of the Chicago sufferers. Kev. E. A. Harlow recently Irorn Kansas has accepted a cail to the Congregational churches ot Cape Elizabeth and commenced his labors with them last Sunday. There will be a match game oi base ball Sat urday between the resoluies of this city and Androecoggins of Lewiston, on the Bolling Mills groand tor a Eum of money. Tbe horse “Mrs. Winslow” will attempt the feats of trotting eighteen miles in an hoar at the Foie-t City Park this afternoon. Duptez Benedict’s minstrels will appear at tb« Cuy Hall on the evenings of the 23d and 24 h of this month. VllIU Xr, Minpr'a onmio oswi.n _v troupe, will play at City Hall on the 19 b, 20th and 21st ot this month. Delehanty and Hen gler are with this troupe. Arrangements have been made by which the work on the new custom house and post office will be completed at once. The drinking fountain in frent of the post office has been shut off in consequence, no doubt, ol the small supply of water at the Lake. It is well to he saving of the precious fluid. The Hutchinson Family will revive old and pleasant memories and inspire their heaters with their own zeal to-night at Fluent Hall.— The audience ought to be a large one. In our bymenial record will he found that of Cyrus Thompson and Miss Nettie Quincy, the bride being the daughter of our neighbor, the bookbinder. We acknowledge the reception of a generous slice of the wedding loaf. The happy couple started on a journey west, imme diately after the mariiage ceremony. The following dispatch was received yester day by Paysou Tucker, Esq., agent of the Bos ton Maine Railroad, from Supt. Merritt:— “You are fully authorized to take for transpor tation, free, any and all supplies of food or other articles for the relief of the suffering in habitants of Chicago. See that the articles so sent are directed to the Mayor or Relief Com mittee of Chicago, and everything intended for the sufferets will be at once forwarded from here. Make this known to the city authorities at Portland. Coroner's Inquest.—Coroner Hall yester day morning empanel.ed a jury and held an inquest over the body of the man who was found drowned near the Kennebec depot Mon day. The principal witness was Thomas Cronan, who had worked with the deceased aDO was somewhat acquainted with him. He testified that the deceased had told him his name was James Doyle and that he belonged in Great Falls, N. H., where he had a family. He saw him last Saturday and noticed that he apptared strangely. He was not under the Influence of liquot and said that he had not drank anything for fifteeu months. He was then intending to go to Lewiston to work, and Said he bad just.come from Portsmouth, N. H. The Jury returned a verdict that deceased oame to his death Monday forenoon, Oct. 9, by his own act while laboring under aberration of mind. The Union Sergeant.—City Hall was com pletely packed last night, aud the performance elicited the heartiest demonstrations of ap plause. The drama is presented in an unex ceptionable manner, and the satisfaction and pleasure ol all who witness it. We have here tofore spoken of the excellent impel sonation ol the principal characters in this interesting drama, and therefore need not enlarge upon the subject. Sufficient to say that all act well their parts, and there is no flagging in the in terest the play excites, from comencement to close. We expect to see the house again crowd ed to night, when the drama will again be nreeeoted. The Bobinson Case.—If the amount ol O’Neil W. Buoinson’s defalcations and forger le»(reported yesterday) has been ascertained the parties hiving it are very reticent. Wt hear of several part’es in the city who hold hii obligations in amounts ranging from $300 t( $2000, but whether there is any genuine pape: in the lot is not known yet. i-opular repor places the amount at what we stated yester day—from $8000 to $10,000. The name of thi person forged is a relative—a lady well knowi in this city for her kindness of heart and will ingness to assist those in want. Theatre.—The new and popular drama o Victory was again greeteu with a good audieDCi wuicn heartily euji yed the play. To night thi euteitamuient will consist of the beautifu drama ol Little Barefoot, after which the con umoiums will be read, and tLe silver cup wil be awaided to the author ot the best one. We would remind our readers that the sea Ti e’f ^‘S ®0U1,,any wi|l close on Fridaj D n eveniutI the managers de vote to the benefit of the ChmagQ sufferers. Insurance.-We w^T^Ta^tion to th( business notices and advertisements ot Messrs Bolhus* Adams, J. Monger Son Dow Oof Bn Libby, Heatli Drew, and Loring g Tburston, which appears in our columns thi morning. These insurance agents offer on citizens, companies whose capitals are not im paired by the disastrous fire at Chicago. The First Contribution for Chicago So tar as we have beard, Messrs. Deeriog, Mi liken Co. have led off iD the good work i coutribuiiug to the relief of suffering in Cliici go. Early yesterday morning they put a ha of blankets (flO pairs) and a case ot clothing fi to the lianas of the Canadian Express Comp; py, which will forward it free.. Mfethftdlw Ktat« CUurcntlnu s The Methodist State Convention for t general discussion of the condition and iBa guration of measures to increase the pros^e ty of said denomination, assembled at Che* nut street church in this city Tuesday rnornin There was a large attendance of clergy atd ift;r number of laymen and women from a pirts of the State. Ae 9 a. m., the convention was called to o der. Hiram Haggles, E*q->ot Carmel, wi chosen temporary chairman, and Rev. Park* Jacques of Reaufiold, mporary Secretary. Alter an hour spent iu devotional exercisei a committee on permanent ^organization .wa appointed, consisting of Revs. 1. Luce, D. f Randall, E. A. Helmetfbuusen and C. F. A len. This committee reported the follow in list of officers: President-Hiram Ruggles. Vice Prcsioeuts— Hon J. J. Perry, Charle Beal, Hr. H. P. Torsev, Rev. A. Sanderson Alexander Yates, Hon H. K. Baker, Rev. F. Wet her bee, Rev. L. L Han.scorn, Horae Mussey, W. L. Brown and F. A. Smith. Secretaries —Revs. Parker Jacques, A Church, A. S. Ladd and W. W. Marsh. Comm ttee on Resolutions—Rev. Georg We'iber, D. D A. Prince, E Clark, M. D Hon. William Deering and S. R. Leavitt. Committee on Order of Exercises—Revs. Luce, D. B. Randall, E. A. Helmersbausei and Stephen Allen. Mr. Ruggles thanked the convention forth honor conferred, and referred generally to tb object of the meeting, ami pledged himself t discharge the duties devolved upon him to tb< best of his ability. The Committee on Resolutions then anuoune ed that the first subject in order was, ‘‘Maim as a Missionary Field.” Rrv. L. D. Ward well of Rockland, presente* an interesting essay upon the subject, fie re ferred to the large population which was likelt to flow iu Aroostook county from our owi State, and foreign countries, and the mission »ry work which should be done there. H* thought the Methodist did not contribute enough, and that enough was not appropriat ed to the borne mission. After the reading of the essay, the subject was discussed by Dr Webber, Revs. Messrs. Helmersbausen. A. Sanderson. John Allen and Benjamin Lufkin. Rev. C. F. Allen of Orono, President of the Agricultural College, read a very elaborate and interesting essay on the “Introduction of Methodism into Maine." The convention then ndjoutned till alterooon. AFTEBXOON. At two p. in., the convention re-assembled aud the attendance was larger than in the morning. President Buggies presided. After religious exercises the bnsiness of the session was resumed. The next topic announced by the Committe* on Resolutions was “Comparative Statistical view ol Methodism in Maine.” Rev. J. B. Randall of Kendall’s Mills, then presented a lengthy but interesting paper, giving many important figures and facts rela tive to the growth of Methodism in this State. The essay opens with the remark that statis tics are always dry, but convenient subjects for reference. After alluding to the difficulty of collecting exact religious statistics he pro ceeds to the main point of the paper, disclaim iug vain glorying in the strength of his de nomination. The growth of Methodism is given s’nce its introduction here, tracing it year by year to 1800, thence by decades to the present time. Jesse Lee first visited the then Province ol Maine in 1793, this district being nearly the whole ot New Englaud. At the conference held at Lynn, Mass., July 25, 1794, Phillip Wager was appointed to his large circuit, including all the Province ol Maine. Jesse Lee accompanied him. aud in November of that year the first class in Maine was formed at Monmouth, consistiug, we believe, of eight members. That class paper is lost as well the records of ibat early society. Phillip Wager travelled his large circuit called “Readfield circuit” aud at the confer ence of 1795 made the first statistical return Hum Maine. As the result of his labors he re turned to the coutereneo at New London, Conn., on July 15, 1795, that there were 318 members iu the society—Portland 36.Readfi Id 232, Passsmaquoddy 50. At the close ot that year, 1796, there were returned 357, not a large increase (only 25) but they broke up much uew ground. These members were reported from the followiug places:—Portland 80; Read field 240, Penobscot 73. The number of mem bers returned to the conference of 1897 was 616, a gaiu o(72 per cent. Joshua Taylor was made Presiding Elder and stationed at Read field. From 1840 to 1850 there was a decrease ot 1359, owing to the reaction from the Miller ex citement, the Wesleyan 3eccession and the ex citement connected with the diversion of the church io 1844. The Congregationaiists gain ed during this time 518 and the Bap.ist lost 640. From 1850 to 1860 the Methodists gained 3641. From 1860 to 1870 there was a oecrease of 480, occasioned by the war excitements ot 1861 5. The Congregationaiists report in 1870 one minister less than in 1860, and a gain of 489 members. The Baptist, duriug this de cade report a decrease of ten ministers and 2029 members The F.,W. Baptists report a decrease of 34 ministers and 112 members. Durrng the last year the Methodists gained 13 travelling preachers and 316 members. The Congregationaiists report duriog last year a loss of 133 members and the F. W. Baptist a gain ol 12 ministers and 270 members. The educational interests have also prosper ed. The increase per cent, in the cities and towns of 5000 inhabitants and upwards, 1850 to 1870, has oeen viz:—Methodist 56, Congrega tionalist 54, Baptist 39, F. W. Baptist 244: in crease in whole State, Methodist 14 12, Con gregationalist 17 3 4, Baptist 2; decrease oi F. W. Baptist 6. The loss in rural places is viz: Methodist 2, Congregationalists 31, Baptists 8, F. W. Baptists 6. By the same computation the loss in the whole State is a much less per cent., showing that the large towns aud cities are the strongholds and gaieing places of Meth odism. The church property in Maine, in lf70, was valued at $890 985, representing 324 churches and 111 parsonages. There were 285 Sunday schools, 20,603 scholars, 3196 officers aud teach ers,57.147 volumes in libraries; proportion church members to Sabbath School scholars 119. The benevolent contributions, including missionary money in the Maine Conference, have been, viz: 1850, $2490; 1860, $3597 76;1870, $7395 59; not embracing home charities or leg acies upon educational purposes. Increase 1850 to I860 was 44 1-4 per cent.; from 1860 to 1870,1 031 per cent, lu the East Maine Con ference, 1850. $1167; 1860, $1549; 1871, $5460, showing large increase. Figures are given to show the meagre sala ries given to ministers compared with other Stales, especially the West, and an appeal is made fora more liberal condition of things, as the cost ot living has proportionately been larger. Average salaries in the Maine Conference in 1850 was $273; 1860, $394; 1870, $613; East Maine Corner,mce, 1850,$285; 1860, $390; 1871, $569. Ministers, says Mr. Kandall,bave some hu man nature, and they will not consent to serve for small pay in Maine, while others, and in their estimation, equally interesting fields are open to them at double the salary. There is no class of men of the same talent so poorly paid as the ministers of Maine. The church must absolutely awake to this matter if she ex pects to retain her men of talent In conclusion he commends these facts and figures to the candid consideration of the con vention. “May they teach us humility and in spire zeal. May the Lord God make us and all onr sister churches a llionsard times as many more as we are, aud bless us as He has premised to do.” The discussion of (he essay followed and participated in by Bev. L. P. French aud Bev. D. B. Bandall. Thj subject was then referred to the Committee on Besolutions. xne next subject was 'xne c'hurcu anc Stale.” Eev. E. A. Helmenbaupco, of Camden, pie seoted au interesting essay on tl.e above sub ject. Wbat is the relation between the two' What, are our mutual duties towards them' The laws af God are higher than those cf th< State. No nation has prospered which has no recognised the sovereignty of God. Sincert devotion is not antagonistic to patriotism. I is the mission of the church not to create revo lutioo, but reformation and improvement.— The patriotic position of the Methodist churtl in the late war was eulogized. We claim for i the best type of patriotism. The higher typ< will place woman beside mao, as God ordain ed. The Methodist church sent more men am money to the. war than any other denomina tion. ^ew York city was held up as a warn iug. No government can prevail which is des i tituto of priuciple. The Methodist church ha not been fully appreciated iu its influence npoi the State. Iu missionary, temperance, anti slavery and educational movements thi r church has accomplished much, especial! 1 among the young, educating them thus to be come good citizsns. He hoped that the 8tat authorities would grant the Methodist school and seminaries e/ery advantage others possesi Kivivals are followed by schools. The Noi mal and other schools which receive State ai cannot begin to supply the educational warn of the State. The Methodist church has a ways maintained freedom of the pulpit, an liberty of conscieuce. It has uever been a ecclesiastical dead-house or a partisan churcl The State need not tear discussion. No plac ueeds it more than the modern pulpit. Goo men should be placed in oflice. Churches hoi the balance of power, and in elections it shoul he used. Denominational schools show tb greatest influence in the State because of ri ligious education, and Kent's Hill and Bueki port should haiild have not been excelled an should be recognised by the State. There is large field of labor in Maine for the good of tb 1 entile State. 1 1 uteresting discussion followed, participate in by Hon. John J. Perry of Oxford, Rei tephen Allen of Farmington, Rev. D 1‘ r0i,ke °t New York, Rev. A. Prince of H..m[ den, Rev. Iaraei Luco of Portland, Cam Meeting John Alien, Re*. Mr. Cashing ie Massachusetts, Roy. D. B. Randall of Kt* u- dall’s Mills, Roy. C. Munger aud others. A •i- urged greater participation in political aflfai t- of religious and moral citizenB, and a purihe tion of politics generally, a Mr. Perry alluded to the great coming que B tion of use of the Bible iu public schools, ai that Methodism must lead oft against Papae Dr. Croake remarked that President Gran s whatever may be his short-comings otherwis r is true to the interests of the Methodist churc under which he was brought up, aud Me,hi i, dists are occupying high places more tha ever. Young men should be trained to publ service anil then Methodism will have a powi in public circles, able to successfully maiutai its rights. Religion and politics do and shoul go together. Mr. Raudail rematked that the teinperanc 9 question in Maine needs great aid. More rui Is sold this year than during any year lor te a years past. Our guns are spiked, as Mr. C'usl ing remarked, but we will drtll them out c get new ones. The temperance men ol Main are going to demand more progressive actio of this Legislature. We expect Gov. Perbai will take some positive actiou or make som recommendation. He alluded to his succes in behalf of the temperance question at the las i Republican Convention, aud earnestly urge, personal attention to polilios by ministers am laymen. i Afier singing aud benediction the Conven tion adjourned. EVENING. In the evening Rev. Dr. Crcoke of Nev York, editor of the Methodist, deliveree ai able and earnest sermon to a crowded audi ence upon "Christ the Soui’s redeemer.” Tex John 14th chap. 3d verse, "I am the truth.” The Hutchinson Family who were aunounc ed to sing during the evecing, were detainee at Portsmouth aud did not arrive till just al the close of the services. They will sing to .1.... .i.„ There will be a prayer meeting at ChestDul St. Church this morning at 3 a. in., to be con ducted by Camp Meeting John Allen. The Convention will reassemble at 9 a. in. High School Association.—The interested members amoug the alumni of the several branches of the Portland High School have very nearly completed all their arrangements for the organization of an association, watch is intended to include all regular graduates whether possessessing a diploma or not, of tlie High school siuce its establishment in 1821,— Another meeting will be held this evening, at the chamber of the Common Council outlie first floor ol the City building, at which it is earnestly hoped that every regularly gradua ted member of tne school from the days ol Master Libby to the present time, both mascu line and leminine, will he present. Several important matters, as we understand, may come up to-night,such as a proposition for the first public meeting of tl-e association, in cele bration of the semi-centennial anniversary year of the establishment of the High School; some substantial notice ol the memory ol Mas ter Joseph Libbey, and the keeping in remem brance of the services of other faithful teach ers.etc. We beg to suggest that this move ment, so potential tor the literary advaucment ot the city in general, and the alumni in par ticular, will be favoted by all to whom it is open, as it promises much to their advantage in a literary and social point of view. Obituary.—Mrs. Mary B. Storer, widow of the late Woodbury Storer, esq., died in this city Monday, at the age of 80 years, in this death Portland has lost one of her best and most devoted women—one who like Dorcas, in the Scriptures, yyas “lull of good work and alms-deeds which she did.” As one of the early members of the Female Charitable So ciety, she was ever active in her efforts to re lieve the distresses of the poor. In the forma tion of the Female Orphan Asylum Mrs. Stor er was one of the most efficient aids; and her counsel and advice was largely relied upon in establishing the institution. For ilie past year she lias been too feeble to exert herself for be nevolent objects so much as she desired. She has gone down to the grave at the ripe old age of 80, mourned and regretted by all who knew her. Her works, they lollow her. Her funeral will take place this afternoon at 3 o clock, from the house of her brother Chas. E. Barrett, esq., No. 38 Spring street. Belief for Chicago.—On Thursday eve rung Messrs. Myers Huntley will give au entertainment at tbe Theatre for the benefit of the sufferers in Chicago. The Portland Print ers* Union will hold a meeting at Tucker’s Printing office, this evening to adopt measures to raise funds for the relief of their brethren of the cratt in the same city. Excursion from Rochester —Au excur sion party numbering about 2oO persons came over tbe Portland and Rochester railroad aDd went down the harbor in th^ steamer Charles Hongbton and enjoyed a (flam-bake. They returned home by a special train. Base Ball.—A very exciting game of base ball was played yesterday afternoon on the Iron’s grounds, Ligonia Village, between the Rival and Active Clubs, ot this city, which re sulted in favor of the Rivals by the following score: rivals. aotive. O. R. O. R. ShurtietT, c, 3 1 Alden, c f, 4 0 Cushman, s s, 5 0 Chandler, If, 3 1 Hersey, p, 3 1 Evans, p, 3 0 Ossocd, 2db, 2 1 Lynch, s s, 4 0 Gi.ldlDSB, 1st li, 3 0 Fayson, c, 2 0 Ware, 31b, 2 0 Root, 2d b, 4 0 Kinsman, of, 4 0 homer, 1st b, 4 0 sieveus, rt, 3 1 Small, 3d b, 2 1 Huutingion, It, 2 2 Keating, r t, 12 27 6 27 4 Innings, 12345678 9—Total. Rivals.0 00131010— 6 Actives.0 00001030— 4 Umpire—Mr. F Maxwell. Ply-catches—Rivals Huntington 3, Kinsman 1, Stevens 1, Giudiugs 1—total 0; Actives, Root 1—to tal 1. _ Wanted to Give Something.—Early yes terday morning one of our substantial citizens was seen earnestly enquiring where a subscrip tion paper in aid of the Chicago sufferers was to be found. So thoroughly were his sympa thies aroused that he could hardly wait for an opportunity to contribute something toward the relief of the victims of tbe great conflagra tion. Nor was he alone in this generous im pulse, for all our citizeus telt like Dido of old, Non ignara mati, rnheris succurrere disco. «lI9CELLANEOlT9 NOTICES. Card. Loring Thurston’s Insurance Agency, No. 28 Exchange street. To our Patrons: We have direct information which warrants us in saying that seven, at least, of our compa nies stand sound and strong, viz: Phenix, of New York. Hanover, of New York. Pacific, of San Francisco, branch office ai New Yoi k. Springfield, of Springfield, Mass. Merchants’, of Providence, R. I. Eastern, of Bangor. National, of Bangor, No definite-reports as to the amount lost by the Security, of New York, Hide and Leather of Boston and Providence, Washington, o Providence, have been received, but it is hopec tiiirt fVinie lnaaou tVinnrvty la*nn in with other compauies, will leave them in con ditions to meet all just demands. We shall give our best services to the protec tiou of our patrons, and trust we shall receivi their continued confidence. With the facilities we now have, we are pre pared to place large lines of insurance in com panics which we believe to be sound and relia hie. Losing Thobbton, Oct. 11,1871. 28 Exchange St. __ 2t We are glad to he assured that reports circu l lated in town to-day derogatory to some of thi leading Insurance Companies, aud amoiq them the “Old -Etna," of Hartford, an wholly without foundation, i Messrs. Dow, Coffin Libby, Agents, at No i 42 Exchange street, have telegrams lrom th .rEtna, Home, Continental and Ins. Compan, i ot North America, all of which stand firm. r No reason to suppose other companies repre seated by them are not equally so. Chicago, nearly half burned up for the wan 3 of one ol tne Patent Fire Extinguishers in th Planing,Mill where the fire commenced. Mil owners aud others take warning aud buy a 1 Extinguisher at the agency, 14 Exchange S 8 _ ocl0th-2t j Last sale of dry goods at 307 Cougress stree a P. O. Bailey Co. will make their last sale u of dry goods at store No. 307 Congress stree e to-day, at 10 and 2 1-2 o'clock. They hav many fine goods to dispose of, and we expei j that they will give the ladies some fine ha: :1 gains. ___ e Better Late than never.—If your teetl are going, and you have not yet tried the Si i- zodont, as a preservative, try it now. Abai 1 don all other Dentrifices aud give it a fa: a chat ce; it is guaranteed to be as harmless s e water.__ M&W Save one profit by buying Men’s and Boy 1 Clothing of the manufacturers, Orin Hawke Co., 292 Congress St i- English Perfumes, fresh, sweet, delightfu p at Whittier’s. TELEGRAPH THE DAILY PRESS. The Fire, 7• Full Particulars of its Ori B qin and Progress I c Br Not Less than 500 People Burned to Death e _ a a Loss of Property three Mun dred Million Dollars l 9 3 The Fire Under Control. 3 Chicago, Oct. 10—Noon.—The fire coutin 3 ued to burn all last night on the north side,but this morning is under control. 1 The iliMst of the Fire. I It is literally true to say there is nothing re l mainiug of that side from the river north to Lincoln Park on the north, and from the north branch ot the river on the west, to the lake on the east. This portiou of the city, except along the main river where there was business blocks was occupied by dwellings. Two-thirds of the 1 population oi this district were Germans and Scandinavians. These people are now liome less. Some are in frame buildings on the north-west section, and others are on the prai rie without shelter. Throughout the day yesterday a renewal ot fires on the west side was looked for, and a change of five degrees in that direction at any would then have been no refuge for any. Ev erybody bad their clothing packed ready to start for tbe prairie at any moment, but God averted tbis last possible additiou to our disas ter. At sundown tbe wind lulled, and at 3 o’clock tbis morniog, rain so fervently prayed for, came. It did not rain long, but tho roofs ol houses and the ground have been wet so that now it is possible to leave fires and cook food lor the multitude. A meeting ol citizens was held in the First Congregational church in Washington street, which was continued through the night. Meas ures weie concerted to protect what property was left, aDd to provide for tbe homeless.— Richard and Charles Crame, of the North western Manufacturing Co., have contrived a plan which is being put into execution for pro viding water in case of fire breaking oat at any time. The machinery of their works is beiDg used for that purpose, and their engine and boilers ate being used for pumping water from the river. Special Police. Fifteen hundred citizens were sworn in last night as an extra police ferce, and the Secre tary ot War authorized Gen. Sheridan to em ploy all available troops tor guard, and issued au order for 100,000 rations. Five hundred soldiers are on duty. Fiends ViKiieo walk Quick Piini«hineut. Tbis precaution was uecessary; for as re markable a* it may seem, there were fiends wno still sought to extend the disaster. Two fiends oaugbt in the act oi firing a house on the west side were arrested and immediately hUDg to lamp posts, one on 15th street, near the river, and the other three miles away io Claiborne Avenue, north side. Tbis summary action has checked thieves and murderers. Firemt-n from Abroad* The arrival ot firemen and engines from Mil waukee, St. Louis and other cities, has appar ently restored confidence. The Cincinnati train arrived this a. m. with four engines,three Irom that city and one from Dayton. They were s« veuteen hours on the way, having to change their route twice, and then finally came via Fequa and Logansport. There was an in expressible pleasure in seeiDg these experienc ed firemen go right to work in a business way where work was mo9! needed. They are play ing on coal piles to save whatever of fuel is possible, and preventing lurcher spread of the flames. A lew business men with some nerve are seeking houses for business on the west side. Rooms that were reuted last week for $50, now readily command $500. There are not maDy of these, bat enough to allow a few busi ness men a start. The Newspapers will be started in a tew days or weeks. James Medill, of the Tribune, who is one ol tbe heav iest sufferers, succeeded yesterday in leasing a brick building on Washington street, at the tunnel. He also purchased two single cylin der presses used in a job office on tbe west side, and lias telegraphed east for type and paper, there being left here. Mr. Story,of tbe Times, will erect a rough one story building and be gin to issue that paper as soon as material can be procured. Tbe Journal is provided for on the west side. The Post, Republican aDd Staats Zietung will arrange for business as soon as practicable, but everything must come How the Uouwlrn Lire. Water for drinking and household use is se cured from the lake and the parks, and for horses from the river. There are a thousand people camped about artesian wells four miles out, and perhaps as many more at the lake, and on Fullerton and Victor avenues. Xear the prairte the people are being fed in remaining churches and school houses, in sheds and by the roadside. It was cold and chilly this morning, causing great suffering. It is now clearing up, but instead of this being welcome, the people are praying earnest ly lor more rain, so fearful are they of a contin uance of the flames. This is the Situation Report of the Fire aud its Incidents Meanwhile we give a report ot the Are and its incidents, specially prepared lor Associated Press by those who witnessed and fought flames throughout. The Origin of the Fire. Late on Sunday eve a boy went into a stable on Diskowen street, near the river on the West side, to milk a cow, carrying with him a kero sene lamp. This was kicked over by the cow, and the burning fluid scattered among the straw. This was the begining of the great Are. Haw it Spread. A single extinguisher on the ground, or ac tivity of police in tearing down one or two shanties, would have prevented the spreading ot flames, but the engineer was waited tor, and when he arrived the fireman stupified by their exertions at the first fire on Saturday night worked slowly and clumsily, and th>ir efforts were unavailing. The wind blew gales from south-west, aud rapidly the flames shot from house to house and board yard, until the district burned the night before was reached. Toe l.ale. Meanwhile the flames had crossed the river north of Twelfth street, on the south side, and made for brick aud stone business blocks, rail road depots, and manufacturing establishments and the full extent of the danger was realized for the first time. The fire dapaitment already tired out, worked .liked heroes. Mayor and City government that had rested, now began to exert themselves, but the opportunity had been lost. The time when a thorouggh organ ization could have blown up buildings, or pre pared for the emergency was neglected, and it was now a fight lor life. The wiud blowing a stiff gale, had possession of flames, and the beautiful buildings, Chicago's glory, lay before them. Harrison, Van Bureu, Adams, Monroe and Madison streets were soon reached the inter weiving blocks, from the river to Dearborn i street on the east, being consumed. Three tourths of a mile of brick blocks were con i sumed as if by magic. Pntnl (Security. It being Sunday, the proprietors and etn ployees were at home utterly unconscious of i what was transpiring. None who saw the flames but supposed it was the remains of Sat urday night’s fire, and having confidence in the fire department were unconcerned; but t between 11 and 12 o’clock a rumor got abroad that the flrejwasin the busness portion of the city. 1 The Peril Reulized. 1 Now the people commenced moving. Horses were brought into requisition to take the pro prietors and others to the conflagration. The Board of Trade, Court House, Western Union s Telegraph and Associated Press offices and hundreds of other buildings were all in flames. 0 The air was filled with live coals which were t hurled north and east. The fire engines were powerless. All man oould do was to blow up buildings, but this availed little. The Tribune, Post, Kepublicao, Journal and other newspa 1 per offices, the Western News Co.’s blocks Field Lietler’s establishment, Drake block, recently built, and Farwell Co., were all soot r in ashes. 9 Whole Blocks Vanish. It seemed that no sooner had the flame! struck a wall than it went directly througl and iu a very few moments sufficed to destroy the most elaborate built structure. The walli melted and the bricks were consumed. Tht 1, wooden pavements took fire, making conttn uous flames two miles by a mile wide. No hu* man be!ftg could possibly survive many mil nte8. Block after block fell and red Lot co ahot higher and higher and spread farther au farther till the north side of Lake street was vast sheet of flames from the river. Thousands of People Hemed in. One time so hemed in were the people thi it was expected that thousands must perish. Tbe Sherman, Tremont and other hotels wei emptied of their guests, those who coul make for remaining bridges, others went t the Lake shore and so south. The Tribune Block. Ouly one block in all that vast business sec tion remaiued at daylight, viz: The Tribuu Block. The custom House and Honors Bloel in Dearborn street, had burned and those wh fought the flames here thought at last that thi block could be saved. The patrolmeu under Samuel Medill swep off the live coals and put out the flames in th sidewalks,and another lot under Joseph Medil watched roofs. At half past seven this ap peared safe and most of the men went to ge rest or food. A number went to sleep in th< Tribune buildiDg. But there was a change o wind and the flames reached Wabash anc State streets and Michigan Aveune, and soot the McVickers theatre caught fire. In a few moments the Tribune was in flames and at the last moment the sleeping men were arousec and rescued. By 10 o’clock in the foreuooi this remaining block was in ashes. ■V;ea aud Women I y for l.ife. Front 50,000 to 75,000 men, women and chil dren were now fleeing by every available street and alley to the south and westward, attempt ing to save their Jives. Pive Hundred Burned to Death. -uvxrijr veoicie was bmugbt into requisition for the use of which enormous prices were paid. ibousands of persons and horses were inex tricably commingled. Poor people of all col' ors and shades and nationality, mad with ex citement, struggled with each other to get sway. It is estimated that 500 people were burned to death. Rumor* of a New File—Fiends Propote to Destroy the Whole t iiy. 3.30 P. M.—Word is just brought that a fierce fire is raging on 3'st street, two miles south of the southern fire limit on south side and a little less than that irom ihe limit on the west side. This has been set on fire for the purpose evidently of dest.oyiug the remainder ol the city. It is largely occupied by wealthy residents. It is also known that two men caught in the act ol firing buldings have been shot and two others let ufl with ropes round their necks. As the wind is blowing a perfect gale the end can not be foretold. Mecnnd Repart. New Yobk, ti p. m.—A despatch from Gen. Palmer, Vice President of the VV. U. Tele graph Company elicitsjthe following reliable response from Gen. Stager, Superintendent at Chicago. A fire started in a small buildiug on 31st street, but was speedily put out. Incen diaries are busy. Seven or eight have been hung or shot at sight. Terrible Scenes. Hundred were trampled under foot, men and women loaded with bundles and house hold goods, to whose skirts were clinging ten der infants, half dressed aud barefooted, were ail seeking a place of salety. Hours alter these might have been seen in vacant lets or on the streets far in the suburbs stretched iu the dust. The I/O** of Fife. 11 is fearful to thiuk of the loss of life. It is coujectured with good cause that nearly 500 have been burned to death. We saw four men enter a burning building and in a moment they were overwhelmed by a lalling wall. There was a crowd of men arouud the Cou ver building trying to save property when a wall yelding, some weie buried beneath it. Meu, women aud children rushed into the building of the Historical Sooiety, a fire proof buildiug for salety. Iu a few minutes the flames burst upon them aud they were burned to death. Among those who took refuge iu this buildiug was the venerable Col. Samuel Slone,80 years old, also J. H. Girard and wife and Madame Depelgratne, a noted teacher of music. It is feared that Dr. Tererara and fam ily were also burned, as they were in the build ing and have not been seen since. Mrs. Edsall, whose husband was murdered last week, and was suffering irom illness, was oarried away for protection to a building which was consumed, and it is feared that she also perished. All the books and papers of the Historical Society, including the original copy of the ta mous emancipation proclamation of President Lincoln, for which the society paid $20,000 were destroyed. It is feared a large number of children, in mates of the Catholic orphan Society, on State street, were also burned as many of them are missing. In Chicago Avenue a farther rushed upstairs to carry three childiea away, when he was overtaken by the flames and perished with them. The mother was afterwards seen on the streets a perfect maniac. In the same neigh borhood a family of five persons perished. The list of such fatalities are very long aud can only he fully verrifled after the smoke is cleared. Great Dealtluiisu. There are hundreds ot families on the north west side who saved uo clothing, but barely their lines, among these are the family of Perry Smith, formerly President of the Northwestern Bail road Co. The Lon ef Properly. A careful survey of insurance to-day shows there were written on profertv destroyed over $200,000,000. Add another $100,000,000 and a fair estimate can be reached ot the loos. Plucky Mctchtnlo. All the leading merchants who have been seen express a determination to resume busji ness at once. This includes heavy bouses,such as John V. Farwell, Field Lieter Co., aud Snrague Warner Co., E'arwell Co., aud Field Lieter Co. saved from $300,000 to $400,000 worth of goods. Both firms have al ready established headquarters on the west side. A Graphic Deccriptian.g The following reliable and graphic descrip tion of the fi e is furnished by a gentleman who pariicipated io the work of subduing the flames. None but au eye witness cau form au idea of the fire fiend as he revelled in palatial buildings and warehouses ou the south side, with the wind blowing a burricaue at times.— It seemed but the work ol a moment lor fire to enter south ends of buildings froutiug on Ban dolph, Lake aud Water streets, and reappear ing at the north doors and windows, belching forth in fierce flames which often licked the opposite buildings and then the flames issuing forth from the buildings on both sides of the street would unite and present a solid mass ot fire completely filling the street from side to side, and shooting upward a hundred feet into the air above the housetops in their mad ca reer. luus was suoci anci Bircci mica wuu flames. Huge walla would fall without appar ently giving any soun J in the roar of the tierce flames. Terrible Suff. ring. All the reports indicate the most intense sulb-ring of thousands ol people. They have neither lood or shelter, nor the means of pro curing e ther. Food is very scanty. There ate eerious apprehensions lest this stite ol things may lead to a general pillage on the real of the city. A special session of the Legisla ture will be called at once. Will Rebuild. At a meeting of business men, it was decid ed to take measures to commence rebuilding at once. MAI MR. Tbe Fuat Horse*. [Special by Western Union Line Lewiston, Oct. 10.—The races this afternooi at tbe Riding Park were for horses that neve: beat 2 40, (or a purse of $160 $50 to first, $21 to second, $15 to third. Butter Ball, Pbi Sheridan and Bull of the Woods were entered and the first prize was won by Butter Ball time. 2.42 1-2, 2 40,2.42. Tbe next race was fo a purse of $60. to horses that never heat 2 45 $35 to first, $15 to second, $10 to third. Th contestants were Bella, Telegraph and Range iy Boy. Telegraph won the first prize in thre straight heats; time, 2.44,2.45, 2.45. [To Associated Press.1 Aid for the Sufferer*. Bangor, Oct. 10.—The calamity at Chicag is almost the only subject of conversation her and the deepest sympathy is felt for the suffer era. Great relief was lelt at the aonounc* ment that the fire had been stopped. Aid tc the snfferers has already commenced to be set lorw ard, the Masonic fraternity amoog other having forwarded a check to their brethren i Chicago. Mayor Dale will to morrow morr lirg publish a call to our citizens to eontribul to the relief of our devastated sister fit; Tirere are many Bangor people settled in Ch cago, and many more have friends there ft whote condition the deepest solicitude is felt. Fir*l Through Tra-u on the E. A- \J Railroad. The first train over the European Norl American Railway from Bangor to St. Job left here this morning, carrying the officials the road, the Railroad Commissioners and few invited guests. Airairgemeuts lor the ee ebration at the formal opening ol the road c the 18ih and 19th are nearly perfected, and tl occasion will undoubtedly sm-pass in brilliant anything ever belore seen in this section of tl State at least. All the military of the Sta will be present to do escort duty. At the hour ot going to press, nothing hr been heard of the elections in Ohio and Pen sylvauia. The unparalled magnitude of tl Chicago conflagration overshadows all otb events, even those that have engrossed tl public attention for months.; l hiiwimm imn nr i linn i* Wemhfr Report—Oct 10-l‘i p. w. Wftr Pepiu 'itient, Signal Service U. S. Aimy, Di vlfciou of Xelegiams and Keports for the benefit c d Commerce. a 4 x ■a Placa S f ot a I l I z g S 3 0 observation. 34 ba,es eXcel«ior» 82 pkgs steamer Montreal from Boston-6 cases of sheet lead. 60 ools. sweet potatoes, 12 do bricks, 25 do pork, 26 keg* soda, 20 bdls shovels, 69 do papei, 20 pkgs lutniiure, 20 ernes aud 20 bales dome.* tics! 2o bags coffee, 10 dressed bogs, 86 grcen hides, 10 hhds. molasses, I dc liaius, 6 truuks, 2 cans, 2 horses, loO pkgs to order. Foi Canada auu up coumry—16 bb«». rP**J?,14^3 b'de!,> 1*® bales wool, 25 bags logwood, ib b ils can skius, 7 pcs maroie, 200 boxes empty c*us, 12 wheels, 62 bars iron, 1 carriage, 1 piano. 75 pkgs to order. iVetr Work **mck nan Uaitev Market. 10“*,orw»w®*-~Gold is firmer at Mu,‘ey 7 P^r cent. Sterling Excuange ium Ho}. Stocks continue panicky aud active 1 he following are tue forenoon quotations of j>outn ern states «ecarities: Tennessee 6s, old. g5i Tennessee 6s, new. 65 Virginia 6s, old...!.’!*.!! 68 Virginia6s, new.65 Missouri 6s... 94 Louisiana 6s, ne»i». 66 Louisiana Levee 6*s.70 aiaoa.ua8s.9^ Alabama 5s... ^9 Georgia 7’o.9o North Carolina o’s, new. 21 South Carolma 6s. new.494 The lollowing were the quotations for Union Pa cific securities: Central raomc bonds. 1013 Union Pacific bonds. 971 Union Pacific stock. 22j new York, Oct. 10—Evening.—Gold strong at 114} llIf; 7 per cent, to 1-16 per dav was paid fur its u*e. clearances to-day $93,000,000. Foreign Exchange at 10s* for long and lib} for short. Money closed at 7 per cent, currency and Gold aud a commission of par cent. Governments heavy and lower closing feverish. SlaU bonus dull and weak. lhe lollowing are the closing quotations of Gov ernment sec unties: United Mates coupon 6’s, 1881.. 116J Unitea States 5-2U’s 1862.114, United stales 6-.U’e 1864. ...*ll4j| United Stales 6-20*81866, old.....*. ...*.1141 United states 5-20’s Jan and Ju.y.113^ united states 6-20’s, 1867. H3I United States 5-20’s, 1868.113| United States 10-40s., coupon.110* Currency 6’s..1 Stocks active with a fl ictuaiion of te 6 per cent., with a general tendency to improve, aud closed steady at 1 (g 2 per cent, b.low the highest rates. The lollowing ate the closing quotations o! Stocks: Western Union Telegraph Co. 58 Pacific Man. *62 N. Central ana Hudson River consolidateJ... 87} N X. Central Hudson River consolidated scrip. 88 262 Erie prefer red............. 57 Harieio.124 Harlem preferred.126 reading.107 Michigan central.110 Lake shore u per steam, }con uplands; lc on i Sea Islands; through to Providence 85c on uplands. Boston Stock List. Sales at the Brokers’ Board, Oct. 10. Vermont Central 1st mortgage Bonds. 86^ Michigan Cental Railroad. 117* Portland.Saco Portsmouth Railroad. 134 Kastern Kauroau. i0y< Union Pacific Railroad 27* Laconia Manufacturing Co. 4*0 Pepperell Manufacturing Company. 66') Franklin Company, Lewiston.. 115, BUSINESS [NOTICES. 5 Kesan Soap, Turtle-oil Soap, SunRowei 3 Soap, Marshmallow Soap,Skin Soap, English (very nice) Honey, Glycerine, Cocoa-nut, Crys talt Palm, Oil, Ess. Boquet, Jockey Club, Rost r Carbolic, Castile genuine, White and Red I Erasive, Brown Windsor, old fashioned anc 8 good, Shaving, Military, Cashmere Boquet II Cologne Soap, new and Sweet, Sand, Pumict and Tar, Pellucid Glycerine, Vienna Boquet e in fact Whittier has iu stock one hundred ant thirty-four varieties of soaps of all prices frou l~ five cents to two dollars a cake—and for al r purposes, toilet, laundry, paint-cleaning clothes-cleansing, Sanitary purposes and med icinal nses. k Whittier’s soap show case is worth an exam ination, tor any one passing by. j. Goods cheerfully shown wiihout urging t a purchase._Whittier, Druggist. .Tk»sb C. Robinson, Custom Tailor at Ori 11 Haw ken Co. 282 Cougress St., just receive 16 another new lot o. Goods which he is inakiu y into Garments at fair prises. 2t ie ___ >e Whittier’s candies have a reputation a over the city. He keeps an assortment of th nicest kinds: Southmayd’s Chocolate Creai id Drops, Sonthmayd’s Caramels, Southmayd i- Marshmallows, Southmayd’s Gum Drop ie Southmayd’s Crystal Drops. Those Peppe ir mint Drops of Whittier’s, “The •Id ladies’ d< le light,” are delicious. All his candies are pur The childreu patronize Whittier, and the litt ones must have pure sweets. Whittier, Druj gist, junction <>l Free and Cougress Sts.. »g'i for Southnnvd's Celebrated Cun feet ior a Try “Boston Bon-bons” (South mayd's.) We see by reference to auction column thi the flue brick block of tbree houses od the col ner of Newbury aud Church streets, is to b sold at auction to-day by Messrs. F. O. Baile Co. Whittikrs, junction Fne and Congresi streets is too well knowu to the citizens o Portland to require aev couimendatiou Iron us. The personal attention of Mr. Whittier ii always given to the wants of his patrons, “t fair price and no advantage taken" is his moth aud will lie strictly adhered to as long as h» carries on the business, with which lor sever year9 past he has been connected. Toilet articles In great variety—all new and desirable—at reasonable prices,} at Whit tier’s. New French Goods at Whittier’s. German Cclooses, all sizes and prices, at Whittier’s. Sovthmayd’s “Cream Walnuts.” Southmayd’s Bon Bons, new, nice, fresh. A full liue—the largest iu the city, of toilet soaps, English, French and American per* fumes, Brushes—liair, tooth and nail—Toilet powders, Toilet Cases—filled—Pocket Books, Pomades, Oils and Creams for hair and toilet use, at Whittier’s, juuction Free aud Congies; Sts. _ J1 w Get Briggs’ Corn and Buniou Remedied ismuun i iiv a ■uiccesM. Rkiggs’Allavantor cures Catarrh. tf.. Trv Briggs’ Throat aud Lung Healer, tf. Losses of Leading B ire Insarnnee Com panies. The Hartford companies are reported to have lost heavily, but ssy they can pay all their losses. The Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company has a surplus sufficient to meet all its risks at Chicago, and is not at all affected by this fire. The Narraganselt Insurance Company of Provideooe did not have more than $35 000 ai risk in Chicago, and tbe whole amount covered by them in the bnrnt district is not over $25,000 in all. The North American aud Franklin of Phila delphia sustain losses to tbe ainuuut of $500, 000 each, but each company has a surplus ol $3,000,000, so that their stability Is not weaken ed. Tbe National Company has risks to tbe amount ol $500,000 in the city. Tbe Traveller ascertains that the Boston companies have the following risks in Chicago: Boylston $13,000; City $15,000; Elliot $12500: Firemen’s $35,000; Franklin $50,000; Howard $27,5000; Neptune $60,000; Lawrence $12 500; Merchants’ $10,000; Manufacturers’ (loss), $135,000; Shoe Leather $25,000; Suflolk $23 000; Taemout, loss about $60,000; Washington (risk) $25,000. Tbe following companies had agents in Chi cago: Tbe Independent Insurance Company report their liabilities at $850,000. Tbe extent of their loss is not known. The New England Com pany’s risks are about $500,000. Tbe Hide and Leather Insurauoe Company say they are liable for $750,000. The National Insurance Company say that so far as ascertained of the extent ol the burn ed district, their losses are $479,000. Meetings In aid of the C'kicago Sufferer. These were held yesterday all over the coun try. A large meeting was held In Fanuel Hall, Boston. Senators Sumner and Wilson, A.H. Rice and othero spoke. A committee of col lection was raised. Tbe Mayor of Chicago was telegraphed to draw on Boston, for $100,000 at once. Gov. Randolph has issued a proclamation urging the people of New Jeisey to do their utmost to aid tbe sufferers. In Washington, collections were made in every department. The excitement over the iutellieence has not been so great since tbe Presidential election. The subscriptions at the meeting held in New York, were on tbe most liberal scale, quite a number subscribing $10,000, and many $1000 each. In 1a ttIBA AAA_1_U.. _!a_ large amounts are subscribed in Buflalo. The X.OS9 of Grain bt the Fire.—The loss oi grain by tbe fire at Chicago amounts to mil lions of bushels. The amouut stored iu that city on tbs last day of September, was 6,058, 560 bushels, and including tnat in transit, in V9ssels, and in piivate stores, the amount was probably not less than 8,000,000 bushels, worth not far from 812,000,000. The depots are al ways full of loaded cars on Sunday night, wait ing to be moved eastward on Monday, and all in the depots at this time was destroyed. The amount of flour stored at Chicago, on the first of October, was 20,360 barrels. This was less than the usual quantity. Col. Henry Yates of New Berlin, 111.,brother of ex-Senator Yates committed suicide Wed nesday night of last week, taking strychnine. He was 35 years of age and served with dis traction in the war. Dissipation was the cause. ENTERTAINMENTS." JJtme HAL 1m, PORTLAN D. Metropolitan Theatre I Lessees Managers....J. C. Myers. J. H. Huntley. Leader of Orch :stra —.F. A. Mullor. LmI Week oi Miss Foamy Herring and The Now York Company. Bfnbiir of J. H. HUNTLEY, on which occasion a Silver Cup will be presented to the author of the best Conun drum, to be read from the Btage, and the au lienee to be the judges Conundrums to be presented at the Box Offl e by 5 P. M., on Wednesday, the audience to decide the bbst. WEDNESDAY EVENING, October 11th, The pertormanc^ wili commence with the beautiful Drama in five acts of the Little Bare to at! AMKY, the Little Barefoot, FANNY HERRING William Peace,.Mr J. H. Huniley. Violin Solo, by Pro' F. A. Mailer. To conclude with Reading ihe Conundrums. ^"Thursday evening Oct 12, Benefit for the Suf ferers of hicago. DfFriday Eveniug Benefit of Mr J. C. Myers. MATINEE Saturday At'ernoon, at 2 1-2 o’clock; Unc'e Tom’s Cabin. Childien admitted lor 15 cents. Adults 25 c*>nts. Prices of admission as usual. Box Office open on every morning, at 10 A M. For full paiticulars, «*e bills of the day. oc lltd H. W. MAYNAftD. Ag’t. Hutchintion Family 1 “TRIBE OF AHA.” (FIVE MEMBERS.) Asa B-, Lizzie C-. Abby. Fred and Dennett. (Who sing some sacred pieces at the Methodist Mass Convention,on the 10 cts., Children 25 cts. To be had at Stockbiidgr’g Music Store. Doors open at 7, to commence at 8. Th., IInf..hlnLnna -silt aI.a .Inn A., A1.a DanwIa'i Course, Nov. 6. oc7id M. L. A. Twenty-Second Aunual Series OF ENTERTAIN MENT8, Under the auspices ot the Mercantile Library Associa’i COMMENCING At Chty Hall, Wednesday Evenica- Oct 2! WITH A NEW LECTURE BY John IS. Gongrh, Esq. Subject “Will it Pay#’* To be followed by Rev, Henry Ward Beecher, Hon Carl flehurz of IVo Rev. K. H. Chnpiu, Hon. Jauiea T. Fi»ld, of Bostoi Rev. C. G Ames of alifornia, Hon. Onvid A Wells of Washington, Geo. W. Curtis Esq gyConcert by the Ponl tud Bnul before eac Lecture. Tickets to the course, 81 50. For sale a' the u ual places. M*#mbeors open at 7; Lectures commence at 8. Lfctura anl Concert Sea 1871...187«. A Grand Series of first-class Concerts and L« are announced lor the coming season under ih pices ot toe Portland Army and Navy Union AT CITY HALL. unanimous vote ot rhe Society one-efghth ot i he net proceeds o' th> course will oe donated to the Maine General Hoepi al The course wilt open Thuroday Evening No vember 4f with a Oiand Vocal Rod lustra mental Concert by the Germania Band Orchestra OS’ BOSXON; AmUled by Mm. H. M. ttmiih Grand C oncert ot the Season I We have positively engaged Madame PAREPA llOSA AND f ADELAIDE PHILLIPV. Assisted by Mt Packard Tenoio; Mr Rud dphseii, Basso. This Grand C-*Dcert will be under the direc tion ef HtSKMANN K.OTZSCHMAL. Third Concert by the KREUTZEK €L(JB>t Assisted by Miss NeMln Btrker, Mrs. G. M. Cum mings and Ada Cary. i uui iu uv.nyuui uj luo Mendeksbon Quintets Club Of Boston, (Twenty-third season.) Assisted by Anna Granger D..w. LECTURE#. ANNA E. DI0KIN80N of Philadelphia. Subject; ^Demagogues and WorsiDgaieu.” Rev.W. L. Gage ot Hartford, t'orni Subject: “Rasperor William a*.d bis Generals.” HON. THOHAN FITCH, (Late U. 8. Senator,)ot Nevada Subject: "Scalp* and Qu tkers.” BAM’L L. CLEMEN 3, (Sark Twain) ofN Y< The tu'l Portland *u«e* «*n cornet of New our y and Chn cn streets, Uuisbed with o modern improvements. Bath room, n t ana void water, mavbli m»ntles, gas, ."lebago w iter, inside blinds, walls eleg intlv tres oed. sl.ited root Eirti house contains li rooms with arnp.e closets. cellars The houses ate located in the very cento* of the city, convenient to busiuess and public buiMings.are new-bull' in a substantial and workmanlike mau J ner, conveniently arranged,are in evt-r* wj* ble houses tor occupancy. 1 hoy will t*e Bold BgO S liberal teims, w nn.fi will be made known at »a F. O. Baa LEY A CO, Auctioneers. K. ac. hunt. Oooimission Merchant and Anotionaar dMorlptioat »l February ll, UH