The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-07-28
MATTE ABOUT TOWN.

ance having been offered to the officers OF the
law, while engaged in carrying out search
and seizure" process, served against one of our
citizens doing business on Commercial st.
The facts of the case, as far as we have been
able to learn them, through proper and correct
sources, are as follows: A lot of liquors hav-
ing arrived from Boston per steamer during
the early part of last week, marked "E. F.
were stored in the steamboat warehouse on
Atlantic wharf. The bill of these liquors, sent
to "E. f., happened to fall into the hands of
Edward Fox, Esq, City Solicitor, who, not
having purchased or ordered said liquors. and
knowing not 10 whom they belonged, passed
the bill into the hands of Deputy Marshal
Hawkes., in consequence of which Marshal
Huse arranged his plans accordingly, to dis
cover their owner. On Friday night last at 10
O'Clock, a barrel was taken from the storehouse
on Atlantic wharf, and conveyed by wagon to
the rear of James McGlinchys store on Com
mercial street, the lights being extinguished as
soon as the package was housed. The next
morning, Saturday, upon complaint to the
proper authorities, warrant was issued, and
Deputy Marshals Heald and Hawkes. proceed
ed to the store of Mr.. McGlinchy, with the in
tention Of carrying out the instructions of the
Marshal Upon arriving there, they were re-
ceived in very gentlemanly and courteous
manner, by person in charge of the estab-
lshment, TO whom they made known the OBJ
ject of their visit, but stated their wish to de-
lay the matter until the arrival of the proprie-
tor. Noticing however that sundry jugs of
liquor were being lowered from the I'd story
to the store below, the officers thought proper
to enter at once upon the discharge of their
duty, and seizing upon the jugs, Immediately
sent them to the City Hall building. They
then proceeded to the I'd story, and entering
through counting room occupied by Mr..
Clarke, discovered in room adjacent, several
barrels containing liquors. Prosecuting their
survey, they came across in another and adj
joining room, other vessels containing ardent
spirits, and while arrangements were being
perfected to secure the whole lot, the ropes
connected with the hosting apparatus were
severed, thus destroying the facilities for low
ering. At this time were assembled large
crowd about the building, who with threaten
the officers, and insisting upon the relinquish-
ment of their purpose. AT this juncture an
additional force of police was sent for, but
found upon their arrival, that a wagon had
been loaded by the crowd and was being driven
of. In vain did the Marshal endeavor to keep
the "run Of it, as it threaded its way through
the street until at last it was lost to his sight
amid the lanes and by-paths Of the city.
Liquor was now being furnished to the
crowd, ad Hbitum, free of expense, and as they
drank, so did they become more emboldened
and defiant His Honor the Mayor, accompa-
MED by Alderman Larrabee, Solicitor Fox and
Clerk of Courts ID. w. Fessenden, Esq, now
appeared among them, and His Honor adj
dressing them in an extempore manner, babe
them to dispense and return to their homes as
become law-abiding and loyal citizens. The
Marshal now ordered the doors to be closed,
but it was not permitted by the proprietor,
who mounting wagon, urged the mob to dis
perse, as he should acquiesce in the proceed
ings of the officers,and, turning to the Marshal
gave him the use of his own wagon. While
the wagon was being loaded, two barrels were
silly rolled towards the front door. but which
being perceived by the Marshal, were re-
covered and put into the cart at the rear door,
though not until one barrel had been taken as
far as the sidewalk. The team in charge of
the Deputy Marshals, now proceeded to the
City Building with five casks, followed by a
noisy and excited crowd. The whole amount
of liquor seized amounted to about ten jugs
and five casks all of which were safely stored
in the Watch House. The most intense ex-
element prevailed in the crowd, and at one
time a riot seemed unavoidable, but better
counsels finally prevailed and the excited
crowd gradually dispersed.
Nor TO BE THRILLED wrTH.-A drummer
lad in essaying to run guard at Camp King.
yesterday Afternoon, was brought to stand
still by the sentinel, who, believing vigilance
and obedience to be as much part of his du-
ty here, as elsewhere, trans1xed the "skedad-
dler" with his bayonet, the blade passing
through the feshy part of his arm, making an
ugly though not a serious wound. As we
understand the case, while we cannot but pity
the youth in his misfortune, yet we would not
Withhold from the trusty soldier'a compliment
so deserved, and trust he may be equally eff
Gent and prompt in piercing the "quivering
flesh of his country's foes with the cold steel
which he now so honorably carries.
COMPANY -RIGHr DRESS We are happy
to learn that Co. %, Capt. Albion Harmon has
obtained from the city authorities the use of
the Hall in the Lowell street school house for
the purpose of drilling in the regular infantry
tactics Of the U. S. Army. They have the adj
vantage of having first rate drill masters
among their own officers, and therefore we
shall not be surprised to see them marching
down Middle street some fine day at double
quick-right shoulder shift-guide left,' in
such manner as to astonish the residents of
our down town wards. Look out for your
laurels, all east of ward seven! The company
voted last evening to meet for drill on Monday
and Thursday evenings.
NJ The weather yesterday, was of that
balmly, and radiant kind which causes all ma
ture to expand in joy and thankfulness to the
Great Giver Of all good and perfect gifts
Fewer persons dozed away" in church pews
under the noses Of their pastors, and, by the
gladdened faces of returning church goers, we
judged that some pretty tall sermons had been
listened to, thus demonstrating that with the
pastor as with the flock clear atmosphere ia