The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-07-02
MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.

PRovIDENTIAL EscAPE.-Yesterday fore
noon, Capt. Clark, schooner Esther of St. An
drews, n. B., was thrown into the sea by a
blow from the fore boom, and remained in the
water over fifteen minutes. The Captain be-
ing unable to swim and heavy sea running
at the time, his escape from watery grave,
seems almost miracle. He was finally saved
by the schooner's boat, which being dashed at
the time of the accident, could only be lowered
after much delay.
"WHY WILL YE DIE PA tall, strapping
fellow, fit for the 'extreme right of the first
section was observed yesterday morning be-
ing led by one of the metropolitan Stars, down
Middle street, en- route for the "lock-up;" "kase
Why" he was drunk, and as far removed from
the man as it was possible to be with some
thing less than three pints of Appollyon's broth,
in other words, shocking bad whiskey, under his
jacket. 1t was found necessary to confine
the delinquent's hands behind his back, and so
he went, being alternately pushed and pulled,
entirely oblivious TO the passing world, and
little rocking of the dark abyss into which his
character had fallen.
INHuMANIry TO ANrMALs.-Yesterday af-
ternoon we witnessed sight well calcul ated
to make the blood curdle,-and the principal
actor being lad not yet in his teens, added to
the repugnance Of the affair." This lad having
coming In possession of live rat procured
bottle Of turpentine, and, completely saturating
the fur Of the animal with il, applied lighted
match. The poor victim, rolling and dancing
in agony, endeavored TO escape from his tor
mentor, who now, Nero-like, appeared to goat
over the scene, and would have prolonged his
fortunes had not looker-on stepped in, and by
aid Of heel and hand killed the rat and slapped
the boy. The young "Haynau" left, with an
oath, probably to seek out other victims
through which to crafty his helsh cruelty
That boy will look through a hemp window
one of these days.
GIVE learn from the Committee of the
Sons" that the preparations for the celebra-
ton Of the coming 18th, have made arrange
ments with all the Railroad lines into the city
from the East, for special trains and half fares
for the accommodation of the order All men,
bers Of the order are invited to attend and par
ticipate. Mechanics Hall is to be their place
Of rendezvous for the day.
PORTLAND LIGHT GUARDs.-We learn that
the old Portland Light Guards reorganized
last evening, with the choice of the following
officers:-
Captain-James NJ. Stafford.
First Lieutenant-J. w. Stoneham
Second Lientenant-F A. Sawyer
Clerk-C. +. varnum.
We were pleased to see the old Guard turn
out in such strong numbers. tsome sixty-two
members,) 1t shows the spirit of '62.
Cool SoDA.-We know of nothing more re-
freshing, in these hot summer days, than a
glass Of ~cool Soda" served up with delicious
fruit syrups. Our readers who like to sin
dulge" win find just what they want at CRos-
MAN & PooR's, Middle Street
ANTIQUE PAPER.-We are wr ting this item
upon sheet of cold pressed antique paper,
specimen Of which has been laid on our table
by Messrs. BAILEY & MOVES, Exchange st.
1t is such paper as our fathers used in days of
yore, but we like it much better than the
smooth glazed paper of the present age.