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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-08-05
MISCELLANY.

FISHING EXTRAORDINARY. A sea-cap-
tain down east, regular old salt, relates the
following as one of his fishing experiences:
Once, with friend he went out to catch a
halibut. His comrade prded himself on his
skill in the business, and rivalry arose be-
tween the two friends as to who should catch
the first fish. Having dropped anchor and
lines, they waited with fisherman's patience for
a bite; but for long time none came.
At length the countenance of the captains
companion began to brighten up; and present.
ly he called out:
s'I've got onew
He commenced hauling in with great vigor
1T must be large one," said he ga humid
red pound fellow, at least. He pulls stoutly, 1
tell your
1t was indeed evident that big fellow was
at the other end of the line and it was soon
discovered that it was no easy matter to cap
ture him.
Il must let him rum" said he. sand tire him
out"
Accordingly he gave him line, which was
carried off rapidly. Soon the excited fisher
man began to haul in again, making sure of
his victim this time.
"Stand by captain" said he, "with the boat
hook, and hook in his glls when he comes up
Get well braced, for he's rouser!'
The captain accordingly braced himself for
tug, boat-hook in hand, and waited impa-
ed companion was yet pulling carefully and
slowly at the line, lest it should be broken,
and eagerly watching for the first appearance
of the prize, when suddenly '.sea-change,
came over his features, and dropping the line,
he exclaimed:
Jerusalem! Captain, it's the anchorl'
The Captain went down in a roar of laugh
ter, and it was a long day before the fisherman
heard the last of catching an anchor, playing
IL ont and letting IL RIM fill il cot tired
In a town in New Hampshire lived old farm
err p, who was very deaf. On his farm near
the road stood very large tree, and thirty feet
from the ground on this tree was large knot
As farmer r. was passing one day, he thought
he would cut ii down to make a mi-post of.
He had been at work some time, when he tho't
some stranger would come along, and ask him
the following questions and he would make
the following answers:
what is that tree for Pr asks the stranger.
"A mill-post," replies the farmer
AHow long are you going to cut it?"
up to that knot"
How much do you ask for it,"
sFive dollars
81 won't give it,
swell, if you DON'T somebody else will.
As old farmer p. was working away. sure
enough stranger did come along, and the fol-
lowing dialogue ensued:
"Good morning." said the stranger
"a milLpost'r replied the farmer.
"How far is 1t down to the corner?,
up to that knot uas n&
"You don't understand me; how far is it to
the corner?"
"Five dollars"
"You old scamp, have good mind to give
You whippingw
"Wel, If you don't somebody else will"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-08-05

LIVERPOOL PACKETS,
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Steerage Passage, so. Also, Agent for New York
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dav, and calling at Queenstown, Ireland. Cabin
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Sight Bills of Exchange for fl Sterling and up
waid. payable at any Bank in Great Britain Ire
land constantly for sale.
For Passage Certificates, Steamer Tickets, Drafts
for further information, Address,
GEO. WARREN, 80 State Street, Boston, Mass.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-08-05

Photographic Goods Il Chemicals.
OUR stock in this department is complete com.
" prising every article used in the art
MORRISON g. CO,
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Old Frames Re-Gilf,
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THE GREAT INDIAN REMEDY
FOR FEMALES.
DIR. MATTIsON's INDIAN EMMENAGOGUE

This celebrated Female Medicine,
possessing virtues unknown of any
thing else of the kind, and proving
effectual after all others have failed,
is designed for both MARRIED AND
SINGLE LADIES, aud Is the very best
thing known for the purpose, as it
will bring on the MONTHLY SICKNESS
In cases of obstruction, after all other
remedies of the kind have been tried
in vain.
E-0ver 1000 BOTTLES have
now been sold Tifho,a a single fail
ure when taken as directed, and with
out the least injury to health in any
cdse.
1t is put up in bottles Of three diff.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-08-05
RATES OF DUTIES.

An additional duty of 10 per cent. is levied on al
merchandise not imported direct from the place oil
growth or production.
IL a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-08-05

The undersigned cordially approve the enterprise
projected in the foregoing Prospectus, and earnestly
commend the new paper to the hearty support of the
People of Maine.
NIax sro
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W-send stamp for Circular.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-01-02

man Of genius US anqacstionably Us Bayard
Taylor or Theodore l.. Cuyier. !,
DIR. Reid has been hcnored in Europe
as we'll as in the Atlantic cities, for his
scientific attainments and pcncvering ef.
lorts to utilize the truths OF science for the
benefit tfman, While the Doctor has
some impracticable ideas, and overlooks
the want Of compatibility in the parts Of
his plans for educating the people, he is
ooufesscdly a master Of the science Of
chemistry, and most able and interest.
ing lecturer.
Mrs. Swisshelm is women Of original
ity and genius, as all the country Knows
and is capable Of instructing and interest
ing the most intelligent audience that can
he assembled il the State. She is rctor-
matory and radical; and often presents
only half the truth but it is that half that
the world has either not discovered, or
has neglected. So we excuse her for ig-
noring, or not spending time to tell us Of
the other halt-that we know about, or
that others are SO willing to iupart
knowledge of-evc":: If it would make her
truth more symmetrical
We do not expect that the persons
named can be adequately supported as lee
turers, but wherever societies desire, and
feel a le to pay for first-class lecturers, we
confidently recommend them. But in ma
ny localities there are societies that have
enjoyed the benefits of featuring in an in,
fcrior degree, by securing tie services Of
nonprofessional lecturers, who upon per-
sonal application, without much prepara-
ton, will respond to invitations in their
own Immediate ncighborhoods. Such per-
sons are known in their respective local.
ties. We would heartily encourage non
professional lecturers of this kind in the
absence Of others, and trust that from year
to year an improvement will be cxperien-
ced, until We shall not lack the facilities
for this valuable system of Instruction,
which is enjoyed in the East.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-01-02
A Striking Similarity.

Everybody is aware that the rebels call
all the northern men, and especially all
Republicans, aboltonists. Those who
read tho Detroit Free Press Chicago
Times Albany Argus. and other papers of
a kindred stripe, will notice that they use
the same language as the rebels, calling
Republicans abolitionists. North and
South the same arguments are used, and
the same epithets freely lavished by the
members Of the same factiou The SIM.
ilarty of feeling, is at least to some extent
-.
Any one who has observed the Ian
guase of the Pioneer will be aware that the
similarity does not cease with tho papers
named above.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-01-02

lent arissocr'cy. They obsti"atcly refused
to obey tho divine command "Deliver the
spoiled out ofthe hand Of tho oppressor,"
and now that the Lord has arisen to en-.
quire after blood they find. that their own
rights have been impcrilcd if not sacrificed
with those Of the appointed victims The
sons Of tho North arc falling victims, by
thousands, to that spirit which demands
that slavery must stand though the heavens
fall,
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-01-02
Mason and Slidell.

1t will be seen by our news columns that
Mas"p, Slidell and their secretaries have
been surrendered to the British Govern
ment. In surrendering them the Admin
istration has certainly acted wisely The
demand for them was courtcously and re-
spectfully made, and made on grounds Of
international law which Americans have
always maintained viz. that neutral flag
sailing from neutral port to neutral port
protects persons and property. England
has maintained the opposite and having
now, with the approval Of France, adopted
one view, the question may be considered
definitely settled.
Many think that the sudden change of
policy in shifting to the American side of
the question when it suited her, shows de-
termination to make cause Of quarrel with
the United States and that We might as
well have taken up the gauntlet now as
on the next occasion. If We begin to
show anything like energy in the prosecn-
ton Of the war We have on hand, England
will be quite civil, but if our government
goes on at the present rate, it is probable
England and France will raise the block
ado, acknowledge the contederacy; but it
not at all probable that any European
power will attempt to invade the Northern
States, unless we should chose to resist
such Interference. Ttis We would have
no right to do. If We do not please to put
down the Rebellion when VIC can we have
no right to expect that the world will SUBJ
NIT to have her commerce disarranged in
definitely to await the result Of our triaing.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-01-02
The Port Royal Army

Accounts from this army is the old sto-
ry Of Aunkeyism and mismanagcment.-
Notwithstanding Cameron's directions to
Sherman, slaves are not employed to any
extent, and the heavy labor which in con-
sequence of this gross neglect, falls upon
the troops, has told and is telling trightful-
ly in the list of sick, dead and dying
Near five thousand Of our troops have been
on the sick list since they landed in South
Carolina, and 81 have died. The officers
who have not performed any Of that labor
for which the slaves should have been en-
ploycd, have had good health, and the
cause of the sickness and death amongst
the troops appears to be the labors Of Ste
70 lore, porter, trench-diggers &c., &c. Ser
vices which would willingly have been
done by slaves, had they been encouraged
to come and perform them. While the
men are thus sacrificed to unnecessary la
Dor, Gen. Sherman is issuing proclama-
tions and playing toady to the white trail
tors to whose tender mercies he seems anx-
ious to return the thousands ofpoor loyal
men who would gladly aid tie cause of
thu Union if they would get leave.
How long are we to repel the services
of4,o0o, 900 staunch, able-bodied Ioyalists
and insist upon delivering them in chains
to the tender mercies of their deadly enc
mics aud ours :? Was ever a people so in
fatu.tcd ? But the people are only just
ly punished in this policy Of their leaders.
1t was they who exalted this system Of
,nan-stcaling into divine institution and
set it above oil natural right and all rules
Of rcas,u. They were willing to sacrifice
tho rgh''oi the poor and the oppressed to
.ppease the rogant demands Of an iuso-
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-01-02
-TELEcRAPHlC.
IMPORTANT NEWS.
TIE TRAITORS, MASON AND Sill.
DELI. 10 BE GIVEN UP. :.
GEN. BUELL., IN KENTUCKY, ON THE
MARCH WITH 10000 MEN.
NEw York. Dec %,

., New York, Dec. 20. =
Mason and Slidell have been given I'D
to England. The official correspondence
has been published. Tie first letter was
from Secretary Seward to Minister Adams
dated Nov 30th. In it he says that no
action will be taken with regard to Capt.
Wilkes seizure until word should have
been received concerning it from England;
but that the matter should be treated in
a kindly spirit by both nations.
The next letter is from Earl Russell to
Lord Lyons. After reviewing the matter
he concludes thus "Her ma jesty's Gov
ernmcnt trusts that the Government of
the United States, will of its own accord
offer such redress as alone could satisfy
them, viz: The liberation OF the four per-
SONS and their delivery to Lord Lyons,
that they may be again placed under Brit
is authority and suitable apology Tor
the az 5rcsslon committed. Should these
terms not be offered by Mr.. Seward, you
will propose them to him.
The third communication is from Sccre-
tary Seward to Lord Syons in which after
reviewing the case fully, and declaring
that the principl's which demand tho sur
render are the same laid down by James
Madison, when Secretary Of State in bis
instructions to James Mvnroc, Minister to
Eng land, and for which the American peo-
pie have always contended, says that TIE
prisoners Twill be cheertully liberated"
The last letter is from Lord Lyons in reply
to that OF Seward just mentioned, in which
he Says he will see him personally with re-
gard to time and place for receiving the
rebels.
Fort MONROE, Dec. q.
A force Of not less than 10000 men,
the advance Of Gen. Buclls army, have
crossed Green river, and is within 5 miles
Of Gen Hindmans advance. Great prep
Arations had be N made for the defence of
Bowling Green, and show terrible con-
fiict to be impending.
LOUISVILLE, Dec q
NJ news from Somcr>et to day Mr.
Duff just arrived, reports Eight, Tuesday
night, at Joseph Ever.on,s House, Perry
county, between llS rebels and II Union
men. The rebels were completely routed
with lG wounded. Federal los nothing
New York, Dec. %.
The reported escape Of Col. Corcoran is
humbuy.
Congressman Ely arrived in Washing.
ton yesterday.
Letters received here from Havana state
that two rebel steamers, :he Theodore and
Isabel, were there TIE former was some
days ago at Nassau, coaliny, by permission
Of hcr Majesty's vessels, at the Govern
ment yard. The same letter stated that
our vessels were not permitted to coal from
our own ships at that point. Inquiry has
been instituted to know whether such ,s
the fact
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-01-02
Correspondence.
ST.. Louis Letter.

%. AOUlS, LEU. 20. AoOl.
From Our Regular Correspondent.
This is rather cool weather to say any
thing about so, ghum, but friend Of mine
who made some Is bbls. of fine syrup last
season ha. given me al idea which he cx-
presses as recently discovered by himself
and may be new to all sorghum growers
He had a field of it which he feared had
got toe ripe, but to his surprise it yielded a
superior article Of syrup aud free from
taste, much finer article than he has yet
seen. We are all rejoicing in the recent
capture in this State, not far from Soda
lii, Of several hundred rebels, Of which
the telegraph will give you synopsis
1t is the most important feat that has yet
traaslired in this State during the war,
and as write two regiments are passing
which are going to receive the 1850 pris-
oners of war at the Pacific H. r. Depot
They are to bequartercd in buildings own
ed by disloyal citizens of St. Louis who
will also doubtless have the privilege of
furnishing supplies Of food and clothing
for them while in captivity.
Surprising as it may be % some, the It's
tbls Of powder captured one day last week
by the U S. forces, and found in hay
stacks, was discovered by contraband
who came into camp and guided the boys
to the spot where it was con eealcd and l
also learn that the best guides to be had
within our lines arc contrabands why
then should we reject their aid in this
war ! 1t is proposed to put these prison
ers at work to repair the damage done on
the North Missouri Rail Road Of last Fri
day, when 100 miles of this road was dis
abled by the infamy of the Rebels.
The Union Refugees now in this city
are being provided for at the expense of
the wealthy rebels of this city and the first
months cost OF SIC, 900 is now being COL
lectcd, and strange to say they all claim
to be Union men for the proof Of which
they have 10 days given them and not
proven so, ten per cent is added to the as
sessnent ; refusal to pay brings seizure
Of their property and twenty five per cent
above what said property brings at auction.
One of the wcalthiest of this class Thorn
ton Grimsley died of aploplexy on last
Saturday, and his rebel friends say he died
of sudden ague at being assessed to con-
tribute but this is not so. He has made
tens Of thousands of dollars this very year
1861 out of Government in furnishing
harness and saddlery and was a we'll to do
man financially speaking ; his son-in-law
Blow, as good an Union man as lives, is
our Minister to Chill and is now at VAL
paraso.
We hear you have been having beau
tiful December in Minnesota, glad to hear
it and VIC too have hid the most delicious
weather the past month ever saw. Some
say it is because we are invited to the
Southern Confederacy? Business eontin-
ues-dull-some little preparation for the
Holidays just at hanl and to day l
have seen the first sleigh Of the season,
pretty poor Shedding, the same as the reb-
els are generally having with their affairs
Tie us bbls powder alluded to reached
the Rebels via Milwaukee. Some rebels up
in your cold region as well as here.
Xxx. x.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-01-02
Thermometrical Record.
Reported expressly for the DkMocRAr,
Qarlatt, Drugsist, ST. Cyoud.
DISTRESSING CAsUALrY.-He, bert \.

DISTRESSING CAsUALrY.-He,be bert A.
Twitchel, sprightly lad of some 10 years
Of age, son Of Charles and Henrietta
Twitche!l of this village, was drowned on
Wednesday last while skating with other
boys near Spring brook on the opposite
shore Of the lake from the School House.
He venturea too far and went down, when
resolute lad Of Herbert's age, son of ia
cob Hohl, attempted his rescue, and as he
arose caught him by the hand, but the ice
proved too weak to sustain them, and both
were precipitated into the lake. The dar.
ing young llohl, to save his own life, was
compelled to leave his play-fellow and
swim for the shore, which he accomplish
ed IN safety. Before the necessary aid
could be obtained, poor Herbert had sunk
to rise no more.-Hokah Chiicf. -
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-01-02

WooD. Will those subscribers who de-
sign paying in wood, please bring it along
a. soon as possible? Some Of our wood
subscribers pay honorably, but some are
quite remiss, and We shall be obliged to
i've them ''the cold shoulder" if they do
not bring Us something to warm it.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-01-02
The Ball.

The storm prevented attendance from a
distance, and here the purpose Of the en-.
tcrtainmcnt was not generally understood
so there were not SO many present as we
had hoped to sec. The object was to pay
for the instruments of the band, so that
these instruments may belong to the place
and thus the Band be made permanent
St. Cloud institution. Had this been we'll
understood the house would have been
crowded, but as the expense incurred was
large the attendance Was not sutti :ient to
have anything over, So the Band must
even try again. 10 those not present we
can say that we have never more enjoyed
any social gathering in St. Cloud. The
music was superb. Place, futile and
Lamb cxcelled themselves, hilc, at short
intervals, the FULL band discoursed most
excellent music. Their proficiency is Won
derful for the time they have been prac-
Using and we greatly enjoyed their per-
formance. The hall was beautifully light
ed and scrupulously neat. The deport-
ment Of the company was courteous, sup
per elegant, and elegantly served. The
dancing was spirited and graceful and par
ticlpatcd in by some of our most substan-
tlal and influential citizens, with their
wives.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-01-02
VERY LATES T..
ENGLISH NEWS.
JOHN BULL WANTS WAR WHETH.
FER OR NO.
New York, Dec. 81.

New York, Deg. 81.
The Etna from Liverpool 18Th, and
Queenstown 18th, arrived here at s A. NJ.
The Presidents Message had been re-
ceivcd in England, and excited much c"m-
ment especially his silence with regard to
the Trent affair. They consider the mes
sage warlike. The report Of the Secreta-
ny of the Navy Is ridiculcd, and the Times
dcnounces as an impartial alleged crime,
the project of blocking up ports by sunk
en- vessels.
The Adriatic, with nearly 400 troops
of the Grenadicr Guards, and the Parana,
with about 1000 of the Scott Fusilier
Guar1fs, left Southampton ON the Goth for
British North America.
The steamer Cleopatra would leave Liv-
erpool On the 2lst for Queenstown, there
to embark over 500 men of the 18th regi.
ment. The Magdalena would embark
about 1000 men at Southampton on the
2lst.
The mail steamers about so, are to be
armed, and large numbers of gun-boats are
being prepared.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.
Our government is making arrange
ments for the construction Of iron clad
steam batteries.
Mason and Slidell will probably be sent
in the mail steamer which leaves next
Wednesday week.
The banks of New York suspended spe-
cic payment on last Monday, and the Cit~
liens Bank OF Pittsburg, on Tuesday,
This is said to have produced great relief
in business circles. "...,
Price has settled down with his army in
Springfield, Mo.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-01-02
Wanted.

Wanted, at this Office, FIFTY CORDS
or WOOD, in exchange for Stearns and
Nccker County orders. Those wanting
orders to pay taxes will find it to their ad-
vantage to call before purchasing.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-01-02

FRA farmer named John
Horton, of Eden Prairie, Aennepin Coun-
ty: was killed by his son on Saturday last
There was quarrel between the two, and
the father FIRST fired at the son without
effect, when the latter. ran into the house,
got hold Of his gun aud shot his parent
dead on the spot. He was arrested and
confined at Minneapolis to await on exam
ination beeore the proper tribuusl.--Pre...
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-01-02

BY IN odd oversight We neglected to
change the date of the year on our first
page, SO that ii stands 81 instead of 90.