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For Sale.


For Sale.
In Corham, Il miles from the vii.
AfxM- lage, a beautiful Farm, containing q
mIxYfAx6 100 es of excellent and, on the
sf1xfl1 40 70 Scarh orough In nm excelle nj
e4kAIl5 nc'ghborhood. Buildings good,
house storied, 2Sx36; barn 3Sx45; two good or.
chards of them just beginning to bear; all the
land Mt for cultivation plenty OF wood for home
consumption; one-hslf mile ifom school, 2 miles
from grist and saw mile.
Fer further particulars inquire of n. BROWN,
233 Co ngress street Portland, or at the premises
where a ny information may be obtained.
decli d3ws RUFrS FOGG.
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rE-Two incidents that occurred In the late
engagement at Galveston 90 TO illusterate the
fact that this is q civil lwar: major 4. M.
Lee, engineer In the confederate service, was
In the engagement. He had son who was
lieutenant In the federal navy, and was ON
board the Harriet Lane. He was mortaly
wounded, and only lived long enough 10 re
cognize his father, against whom he wa
flghting, before he died. One of the Texans
who boarded the Harriet Lane, Immediately on
jumping aboard grasped federal by the col
lar, exclaiming: Surrender, or l win blow
your brains OUT. The other replied: "You
had better look at me, first!n Recognition was
instantaneous; they were brothersi
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Proposals for Mertnr Shells.

ORpxASeE OFFICE. WAR DEPARTMENT. /
RuskiNgfon, Eocsmber Is, 1865. I
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- office, until O'Clock r. M, on the Ed of DE.
cenber next for the delivery of ffy Thousand ten
inch mortar shells. in the following quantities, at
the following arssnss, viz:
AT the Watertown Ar email Wateriown, Mass, eco.
At the watervliet Arsenal. West Troy, N. r.. 5o0o
At the New York Arsenal, g overnors Island, rs 0oo
AT the Allegheny Arsenal. Pittsburg, Pa, 5000.
At the U. 81 Arsenal, Washington. b. c., 5000
AT the U. s. Arsenal St. Louis, No, 300.
These shells are to be made OF the kind OF metal,
and inspected amer the rules laid down in the oid-
nance Manual. Drawings eau be seen at any OF the
United States Arsenals The shells to be inspect
ed at the foundry where cast, free OF charge for
transportation or handling, until delivered at the
arsenal.
Deliveries must be made at tho rate of not less han
fve per cent per wcek of the number of project les
contracted fori the first delivery to be made within
twenty DAYS after the date OF tho contract and any
failure TO deliver at specified time will subject the
contractor TO forfeiture of the number he may fail
20 deliver at that time.
Separate bids must be made for each arsenal, If
the bidders propose to deliver at moro than No
bid will be considered from parties other than regu-
lar founders proprietore OF works, who known
to this Department to be capable of executing the
work contrsc Cd Tor in their own establishments.
Each party obtaining contract will be required
10 enter into bonds with approved snreies for its
faithful execution.
The Department reserves the right 10 reject any
all bids il not deemed satisfactory for any cause
Proposals will be addressed to .BTigadier General
Geo. ID. Ramsay, Chief of Ordnance, washin gton
ID. g." and W IN be endorsed Proposals for Nor.
tar Shells" GEO. d. RAMSAY
norss eodtdec2a Brig. Gen. Chief Of ordnsnce
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GROWING WEAKER AND wEAKER.-The
so-cslled Democratic" party has had its day.
1t committed the strange folly OF arraying it.
self against the Government, at time, too,
when of all other times 1t should not have fall
tered,-at time, 100, when the unenviable
history of such as had pursued 4 similar down
ward career was fresh in memory.
We will not inquire here what led it to this
almostcommission OF suicide-what pledges
bound fast its leaders, or what mysterious
reasoning befooled its rank and nlc.
The truth Is, the party is on the wrong road
false to its former teachings--false TO couE-
try, humanity and God, and his withering blast
heard In the potent voice OF the people, has
sent il reelng down that declivity whence no
traveller returns Manchester American.
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GEN. SUMNER AND HIS SOMA story Is
told of the veteran Sumner at the battle Of
Antietam. His son, young Captain Sumner
youth OF twenty-one, was on his staii. The
old man stood calmly, amidst storm OF shot
and shells, and turned 10 send him through a
double raging fire, upon mission of duty.
He might never see his boy again, but his
country claimed his life, and as he looked up
on his young brow he grasped his hand, en-
circled him in his arms and foudly kissed him.
Good bye, Sammy" Good bye, father and
the youth mounted his horse, and rode gaily,
on the message. he returned nnharmed, and
again his hand was grasped with cordial
"How dye do, Sammy p answered by a grasp
those around.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-18

PRESIDENT LiycoLS AND FREDERICK
DoUeLAss.-Fredreick Douglass In his speech
on Friday last at the Third Decade Anuiver.
sary ofthe American Anti-slavcry Society, in
Philadelphia, gave the following account, Of
visit he paid 10 President Lincoln at Wash.
ington:
Men had waited in the ante.chaulber for
days, but the moment his card was sent In
the usher returned with an invitation 10
walk up. Some office beggar near BIZ, re.
marked" II knew II would be so. He's a
niger that's enough" Mr.. Douglass asked
the audience TO imagine how the President
received him, colored man. '"Why pre-.
cisely,' said he "as one gentlcman receives
another. Alluding to the Presidents hight
and length OF limb, hc remarked that he was
spread about the room in the way usually
ascribed 10 him" and as lie entered comnon-
ced rising and continued 10 rise.n A cordial
shake OF hands ensued. The upshot Of the
Presidents remark was, that he might hive
appearedesow In advancing the cause of free.
dom, but he had felt the country had no.
been prepared for more rapid action.
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MAINE RANK.

TUE Stockholders of the Maine Bank, Brunswick
i are hereby notified to meet at their Banking
Room, on THURSDAY, the 18th inst, at O'Clock
r. NJ, to act on the following articles, viz:
ART. !. To choose a Moderator.
AIT. = To see il tho Stockholders will relipouish
their present Charter, agreeabiy to Act of Leeisa
ture approved March 20. 1853.
ART. 2. To see If the Stockholders will organize
under the National Currency Act" and If so 10
provide measures TO carry out that purpose.
Per order of Directors.
Al BROOKS. Cashier.
Brunswick, Dec. /, 1868. dec2-eodtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-18

IL The patriots of the Revolution saw no
day like ours. History will record this as the
greatest struggle of the world. This govern
ment, with all its greatness and grandeur, will
be nobly yindicated OF sink TO rise no more.
What patriot can be indifferent? What bold
man can decline TO give his opinion, or what
true nan refuse TO show his hand +? The words
Of the lamented Douglas win live forever
There can be no neatrdls IN this ,car-only
patriots and traitors"-l Manchester AmeH.
can.
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Without Chimney
TRITTINS KEROSENE RIjRyFR

YNHlS BURNER Is the best OF its kind now in the
Il market. Ii Is remarkable for its superiority Of
light; for its facility of moving about and for It's
non-eonducting principles. which renders il safe
against the effects of heating
For the purposes Of q kitchen and chamber lamp
and for lanterns, II Is invaluable.
For economy and convenience il commends itself
to all house-keepers.
Lamp dealers throughout the country can supply
themselves on application 10
CHARLES Z. JOSE, 15s Fore ST., Portland.
oc2S Agent for State of Maiue
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HEADQUARTERS DKAvr RKspxrrous.

Portland. Dec. i, 1863, J
nkDERS No. E.-1he streets of Portland will
~ hereafter be patroled by guard from Camp
Berry, and all soldiers found upon the streets not
having proper passes, will be arrested and sent to
Camp Berry; and any soldier found drunk or belay.
ing 10 disosderly manner will be sent immediately
10 Jail
The fact Of . soldier not belonging to this Camp
win not shield him from the penalty OF this order.
By order Of Brig. Gen. RI WILEY.
j. +. HARRISON,
dece-dtf Capt 5th Cav, Act. Asst AdJ't Gen.
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PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
la JOHN II. GILMAN. Editor,
Is published at No. s2l EXCHANGE STREET, by
N. A. POSTER & co.

The PORTLAND DAILY Press is published at Sc 90
per year in advance, 500 at the end of the year
Single copies three cents.
THE MAINE STATE Press is published every Thurs.
dey morning, at $500 per annum In advance; se;z6
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Portland 0face 81 Exchange Street
w. ID. LITTLE. Awena.

Aiipersons contemplating Life Insurance, should
look into the system and advantages Of this sress
Benevolent Insiit,sion before inssrins elssw where
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For Sale.

a good two-story house, barn. and c ar.
nslM riage-house. with lot s. u IS feet, In Back
X.Ahk Cove Village, near fukey's Bridge. about
one mile from Portland post ofico--a pleasant situ-
alton.
Also ono house lot ON Monument street, in Port.
land, which is an unfinished house; and one lot
sbout one hundred feet square on Atlantic street
will be sold entire, or in two lots. Terms easy.
Apply to J. HACKER.
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Barley.

ID price paid by
wALDRON TRUE,
uov2f d&wu No 4& Union Wharf
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1863-12-03
Gbell)cetIn }lcnjstcr.
LOCAL AND MISCEIANEo Us,
INC Drnf! IN Mn.on countY.

again the loyal citizens Of hasOD
county are calIedupon by the President
to furnish their quota ofmcn to dnish up
the rebellion, Mason county has been,
among the foremost counties in West
Virginia, 10 aiding the Government in
prosecuting the war, In the darkes
period in the history Of this infyrnal re
beIion, her noble sons have rallied ID
defense of tho Government with an olac-
r'ty and choerfulness worthy OF the mol
Bic cause in which We are engaged I
And now, when the darkest hour Of the
struggle is over; when the black and
threatening clouds that hovo envelopei
the nation are passing away; when ior'
eien Intervention, the last hope Of tho
leader o'.hl rebellion against the gov
srameut is lost 10 them when gaunt s,ort
walton is staring them in the face,
and when it soeal apparent to every
candid observer a4- .aa rebellion is cd
''its last legs" aud needs but one more
effort to complete It's CONTROVERSIAL
Mason county lag behind the other
counies Of our uow Stale, and wait roF
draft to furnish her quota? In orddI
to make up our quota, let every mdn
take hold Of the matter, an1 do all thbt
lays in his power 10 encourage cnIi5 i.
ments,
Let the shattered ranls of the ~, 4lh,
5h, Sth, OH, lQtb 18th and other Wes:
Virginia Regiments in which Mlsof is
represented be GIIad up at once.
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A Change.

Mr., james Harper, of tho Galipolis
Journal, has disposed Of his entire in.
tcreSt in ii, tor, l.. Stewart, ESQ, who
has for over two years been associated
with him in tho editorial Department.
We wish friend Stewart, success in his
undertaking
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N.Ll.n.iIlouse.

We ask especial attention to The card
of this House, in to day. paper. 1t is
tke House TO stop "a. when you visit
GalIjpoliS. You win lad he proPrie.
io'-Mr. Breocnon-airas ready to
receive YOU with Smiles Of welcome"
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NoMee 10 M Whom 4 Nm Coneernl

DY provisions Of an act Of the Legislature Of
ID West Virginia passed September the Sd,
1883 shall as recorder o the county Of Put
nam, on the second Monday in each month OF
on The Tuesday on "Wednesday following at
my Oficein die town of Winfield Putnam
County, mukcall orders and do all things re.
quircd OF me as such Recorder.
GEO. r. MONTAGUE, Recorder,
Nov, 5, 1865 &C.
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Religious Notice,

Rev, W. w. Campbell, Pastor of tie
First Presbyterian Church, Parkcrsbu'g,
w, Va, will preach in the Church,
near the Court House, in this place, on
the Second Sabbath in December.
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NESTNrRANT.


HAVE opened ares'auraut in the basement
Of iletmee story building On Che Public Square
GsllipplIs Chic, known as thn Fisher Slal
House, aud Immediately above DIE Book Store
Meal, can be had as allhurs and a, roWora.
bepaccs Fresh oysters always on hand du.
ring the season and served up Ia suit the Gus.
toner The attention Of the public Is respect
fully invited to this room
Galipolis Ohio, Oct G2.
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ByREAn hon our FIRST page will
he found M address delivered by Hon,
Samuel Crane, at the great Union meet,
ing held in tho CITY of Philadelphia, on
tho 10th OF October,
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NOTICE.

A Ii persons aro hereby notified that my
n wife, Sarah j, Ba,cmau has loft my bed
aud board without cause, aud all persons are
hereby forbidden TO trust heron my account as
win pay no debts Of her contracting
oct 27-3s JOHN BATEMAN.
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LrwrlrY store,

E9-The attention Of everybody is di,
rectcd to Wm Shobe,'a advertisement.
All, needing anything in his line, would
do well to give him a call,
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GIG HAnMaA
0 10 MONTHLY cULrIvAroR.

FOR
1864 1864.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-04-10
WOMEN TOO CREDULOUS.

How is 1t that almost every scamp, with
ar without prepossessing personal appear
ance can 30 about the country winning the
affections OF respectable women so success
fully? A fellow, recently arrested in Lon.
don, was discovered to have married four
different women within short period and
how many more he has inveigIcd into si,ni-
lar snare in other places may be left to the
imagination. Hewas poor, not well dressed.
not good. looking, and possessed Of but small
powers OF conversation and still, he made
love triumphantly wherever he went to some
fair creature, and won her heart and hand
only to leave her in melancholy dilemma
shortly afterward. Can it be that they 30
fear the idea OF the position Of an "old maid +"
that they grasp at the chance Of acquiring
husband, without pausing to estimate his
worth or study his character! Whatever
may be the reason that women 20 readily be.
come the dupes of designing men, it is pal
pable that very little pans are taken by many
Ut them to ascertain who ard what a sutor
is when he applies for a lady's hand. 1t
rarely, indeed happens that stranger in a
town is incapable Of supplying, when asked
some reliable evidence Of his antecedents !:
and who has better right to demand the
production of such evidence than woman
who is on the eve of entrusting to his care
her whole future? She neglects her duty to
herself, to her friends, to her reputation. If
she fails to procure some proof of his SINGER
ity in his representations; and his object
must be sinister one if he takes offense ut
such scrutiny or attempts to throw obsta-
cles in the way Of an arrival, on her part, at
complete knowledge OF his position and
prospects.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-04-10
How Gen. Hook er Talked to a Cavalry
Hrigadlcr.

a correspondent writing us from the army
of the Potomac, says:
General Hooker, so far, has shown him
self TO be great chirftain, in the true sens,
uf that term. lie has done his utmost to
bring up the spirit Of the army, and his la
Dor has been rewarded with the most graft
'ying success. The recent brilliant affair a,
X lley's Ford, where our cavalry rushed up-
OH the foe, without firing shot, and sabereu
the rebels in their intrcnchmcnts, is but one
indication Of the great change he has wro',.
The utter worthlessness q. our cavalry had
Irng been the standing reproach OF ,h.s army
" no ever saw dead cavalry mani! was
the deris've interrogatory from ey,ry branch
ol the service. General Hooker resolved this
should cease. He told his Chief Of Cavalr,
he would have no NOR disgraccful su :
l'rises.' SAID he to a brIgadey Of cav. "
know the South and know the North. IL.
point OF skill, Of intelligence. and of pluck
,hs rebels will not compare with our men. i.
they are equally well led. Our soldiers are
u better quaIiy Of nlc:.. They are better
f,d, better clothed, better arn cd, and inf
n'tely better mounted; fol the rebels are
fully halt mounted on mule, aud their ami
mails get but two rations of forage per week
/" hlie ours GET seven. Now, with such sol.
'ierS, and with such a cause as We have be.
hind them-the best cause, the most sacred
cause, since the world bcgan--we ought to
be invncible, and, by, sir, we shall be
You have got to stop these d;Sgra, efu cav
airy surprsesp III nave no more Of them /!
! give you iull power over your officers, to
arrest, cashier, shoot-what, you will
only you must stop these Surprises,' And.
by, sir. if you don't do it, give you
fair notice, will relieve the whole Of you.
and take command Of the cavalry myself!
That is the kind of talk for tardy or delin.
qucnt officers, and the first fruits thereof
may be read in the, fash and ring Of gallant
sabers at Kelly's Ford. 1t is tie kind of
talk to reform an army, and to win battles.
and to save nation, and history will record
every word in letters Of go!d."- Kushiagton
Chronicle, Narch 23d.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-04-10

A Hlr AT Army CHAPLAINs-An army
correspondent sends the following, which is
hard hit at pretty large class of army
chaplains:
A Captain in the division, q German and
very strict disclplinaran, had bis company
drawn up for the usual Sunday inspection
One dirty scrub. who oft times before had
offended the Captains ideas of soldicrly
neatn.ss by having filthy arms and clothing,
excited his ire to such an extent that for
sometime he was in doubt as to what pur-
ishment he could inflict adequate to the enor-
nifty Of the offence. At last the idea struck
him; the punishment had been found
You dirty rascal. You disgrace the com.
pany, punish you severely. You shall at
tend divine service this day, III be id
ifyou don't" And cautioning the Sergeant
to see the full penalty inflicted. dismissed
his company, satisfied that in future there
would be no moro dirty arms or clothing on
inspection.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-04-10
A Coon EXAMPLE "A parson was making

A Coon EXAMPLE "A parson was making
call upon parishoner. An old lady, who
had made habtusl rule never TO speak Z;
Of another, and had observed it SO closely
that she always justified those whom sh.
heard evil spoken of. Before the lady made
her appearances in the parlor, several Of her
children sp ,aking Of her popularity and one
of them p!ayfuIly added 4
Mother has such habit 0! speaking well
Of everybody. that believe il Satan himself
were the subject Of conversation. mother
would fnd on. some virtue or good quality
ever. IN him."
VI cor.tse this remark ELECTED some s,nil.
ing and merriniept at the originality Of the
idea, in the midst of which the old lady en-
tered the room. and oh being told what had
Just been said Immediately and voluntarily
replied :,
..Well, my dear children, wish We al
! had Sstan's industry and perseverance,"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-04-10

TuE MorHxR's ISrLuENcE. The solid rock
which turns the edge Of the chisel. bears for.
ever the impress Of the leaf and acorn, re-
ceived long sincs. ere ii had become harden
ed by time and the elements. Ii we trace
back to it, fountain the mighty torrent which
lcrtilizcs the land with its copious streams,
or swceps, over It with devasting food. We
shall find it dripping in crystal drops. fror
some crevice among the distant hills; 80
too the gentle feelings and affections th.
enrich and adorn the heart. and the mighty
passions that sweep away all the bar. .iers o
the soul. and desnlate society, nav hav,
sprung up in the infant bosom r.. the snel
tered retirement of home :" I would hav.
been an atheist" saii John Re- ndolph. !" ifi
had not been for one recollection: and ,ha
WAS the memory Of the tis,e when mv al
parted mother used to take nv little hands
in hers. and cause me-. IN my knees, to kn.
Our Father. which art in heaven. {"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-04-10

DYrNa. There is 4 dignity about that
going away alone, we call dying; that wrap
ping the mantel Of immortality about MS
that putting aside with a pale hand, the
azure curtains that are drawn around this
cradle OF world. that venture ..-.ay from
aome ior the first time in our lives-for we
ara not dead to speak of--and seeing 'oreier
conntr;es not laid down on any maps VI
know about. There must he lovely lands
s.,ynewhcre starward for none return tha
.o th;ther. ard we doubt very much il the.
ro,,ld il they could.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-04-10
us this Mr.. w
Poor Washington is abused as the vilest O

Poor Washington is abused as the vilest o.
places. gambling, drinking. profans, dis !
honest hole whereas Washington, lprppcyl
has population Of as respectable people a.
any city IN the land But here centers. oI
Course, all the seltiShnrss that political am
oilon with its millions. or gnawing want with,
its penury, begets in the land. The a,mbi.
ti"uS man. or the needy man, who does no,
come to Washington to get an Office, IL he
only, who cannot raise funds sufficient to psy
his fare th'th,r. Washington wuulibe well
enough If outsiders would let her a!one. Shs
is good deal like the case to whici. the old
lady referred. who was asked if she really
thought di~.rirtuous woman could bcco,ny
vir'uous She jerkcd her cap border, adjas
ed her specs" and said, Yes, if the pssk =
men would let her alone"