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nues defy any stay their backs against their
will
Dr. Adrien the Magician continues his farewell series
OF magical sorees at the Palace Garden Music Hall Four
tenth street. His apparatus consists OF Few pine
boards laid upon a couple OF ordinary tables, and he
processes great contempt for the ordinary tricks
Of ordinary Two of his feats-producng seve
raj ais Of from shawl and several kinds OF VINE
from pail OF water-are particularly remarkable, and
must be TO be appreciated.
Mr.. Wendell Phillips lectures upon "The Lost Arts, at
the Cooper lnsttae this evening" before the Mercantile
Library Association. AS this spoiled neither by
politics abolitionism. many people who do
not approve or Mr.. Philips views may now
have opportunity o. appauding his eoauence.
Dr. mcgowan, the Japanese traveller, also lee
lures this evening at the Brooklyn Atheneum on
'sJapan and Messrs Brittan aud Fisae experiment in
electro psychology Clinton Hall Aston place, tonight.
The Richingses drawing very large houses at the
Arch street theatre, Philadelphia Satanea is to be
their attraction. They win appear in New York IN
about months. Mrs Drew the lessee is TO have the
interior OF her theatre remodecd rebuilt order TO
compete with Wheatey's theatre, Chestnut
street She has secured the new sensation play
sMagnolia," which created such Juror recently at
Boston, and intends to produce it in splendid style.
Mr. John Wilkes Booth is doing well at the Museum,
Boston. Miss Laura Keene and company max ing
quite sensation the Atheneum, with "Rachel the
Reaper and Blake's old comedies. There have been
four applications for the esseehp OF the Boston Academy
of Music. Mr. William wheatlcy of Nibos Mr.. Orlando
Tompkns, large stakeholder in the Academy Mr. Tom
Barry. the present Academy manager and Mr. Wisenan
Marshall of the Howard Athsneum, have each offered
ten thousand dollars.
Half the nobility Of England related 10 the perform
ers at the amateur theaircais Montreal. We suboin
the bill for the night OF the series. Everybody's
FRIEND is in rehearsal =
THEATRE ROYAL
AMATEUR PRIVATE nfEATRICNs
President OF the Committee Lieutenant General Sir
Fenwick Williams, Bart. of Kars Vice president--Major
General Lord i. Pauct, X. C. b.
THURSDAY EVENING, January ID, 1865
Her Majestys servants will perform the capital farce OF
JOHN D0BBS
To conclude with Richard Brnsey Sheridans cele
brated comedy OF
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n. Fcch'ef has opened the Lyccum theatre, London
with great The theatre inaugurated with
new play called " The Dukes Motto" adapted by Mr..
John Brougham from lie Bossu' of Mr.. Paul Feval,
which made immense sensation the Porte Saint Mar
tin Paris The London Times warmly praises both the
play aud the acting, and relies upon Fochter To
due prominence the class OF interesting, advcn
turous, who have long been thrust
side by types of eccentricity."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-02
February Term of the Law Courts.

The Jury trials Of the several law courts for the
February term will commence this day, but there is
calling for special notice the most important suits
having been frequently referred to- many of them, how
sti slumber the calendars the having very
much retarded the civil business Of the city.
The Oyer and Terminer will business on
Wednesday. One of the most important trials the
calendar that Of Sullivan for the homicide Of Thomas
Byrnes the Superintendent Of Parks which occurred in
encounter during the last Aldermanic election.
The United States courts will also be in session Some
bills Of indictment recently found by the Grand Jsry will
be brought before the criminal branch.
Judge Belts has decided all the prize cases submitted
to him; but the Commissioners investigating others
for the adjudication Of the court.
The February term OF the Court Of General Sessions
will commence this morning, Recorder Hoffman the
bench. The calendar unusually large and many OF the
important ana interesting pr Blown the alleged
abortionist WILL IL is expected, be tried this month
The court will open this morning at eleven O'Clock.
is particularly requested.
CALENDER FOR THIS DAY.
sUpRENE CoUn-eIRcUrT Part I-Nos. l223, l>bl
1871 9sS 6 Ii 49, l19, 49, I35, l4s, 200, 2l3, 81
2a9 26l 265, 279 335. Part INos. 7l5,s. 1880 1895
sl6, 522 SIS, 63S, $50, go.
SUPERIOR CoURr-iart Mos. s53, 775 1888, 1855,
1919 1887. 1921 321-, 32o7, 211 292l. 2ss9 Part H.
Nos 1922 1850 236 24o6, 3ll2, 22j4 29I0 2972 2s4I
2sbs, 28Is. 1884.
COMMON PIEAs-part Mos 1865, AS 1920, TIA 70T
o. 106s, 540 959, 1000, 1856 1891 1892, l0e3 1904
Part U.--Nos. Iii, 1910 3G0it 1854 1871, 1852 1898
1857, 9C4 1854 1885, lose, 1887 loss. 1851
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A Chance for River Men.

fvdT HuniIrlI II. D POTttr Issued call TOT addl-
tonal men for bis gunboat feet and Judging from the
inducements offered he ought TO be able procure all he
wants No person over forty years OF age will DO
ceved nor will any under eighteen without the written
consent OF parents, aesed before Justice ef the Peace
The Inducements to enter the the Western waters
are very greapromotion to command for those who
IT, good and subsistence and comforts not to be found
in the land service. Any who may be disposed to
enter the will have their mileage paid them
on their arrival at Cairo naval rendezvous ar
ter they are delivered on board the receiving ship The
enlstments III be for the war and not less than
year II for the war, two months advance will be paid,
when the person ensting presents himself board the
receiving ship and every will be allowed to have
half pay ticket for his family from the day OF enlistment
An additional examination by the surgeon will take place
board the receiving ship, and any attempting TO
deceive will not enjoy the benefits set forth this notice
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Grants lines of communication. urgent application was
made 70 Admiral Porter for suitable gunboaI TO prot Ct
points tho Mississippi river that seemed To DO
threatened The Admiral lot beng fily acluai ted with
the situation ~ affairs at detached the iron clad
Carondee The So adrn n, then lying OF Vcksburg
and ordered her TO proceed with all haste 20 Island No. TO-
with discretionary authority to guard any threatened
p int between Memphis and Cairo. In running up the
she struck snIg ust above Memphis which came
her casemaeS tearing away the light upper work
Of the vessel and breaking her hog chain This accident
necessitaed h'r lyrg by FIR repairs, which are now
about Completed and the aprehended danger from the
enemy has turned out to be only great scare she will
return Immediately to the squadron.
The ONO river and its tributaries well as the Msss
sppi below this point now what river men call
shank fuH' that is, the water is very hgh-up TO the
top OF the banks This fortunate rise has enabled the
Pttsburg coal feet to pass the falls at Louisville and we
now have an abundance VI fuel. Hereafter the embar
easements that have been experienced this winter from
the scarcity OF coal will DO provided against by always
keeping enough ON hand for at least six months consump
ton, with due allowance for losses.
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The Situation MT Vtcksburg-The New
Channel Tor the Mississippi River.

have CAPTAIN OF the Ninety sixth Illinois, who
left vicksburg on the 22d inst
General Netherlands forces have landed on the Lousi
ana SIDE five miles below the mouth Of the Yazoo river
and in full view OF the city
Two brgades were engaged when the captain left IN
opening the famous cutoff OF which so much was heard
last summer.
The river bank full at vicksburg, and high enough to
rush through the canal fearful rate He thinks will
be perfect He thinks that should this channel
become large enough to admit the passage OF boats the
rebels for the present VIII be allowed to hold vcsburg
while the Union troops turn their attention to matters
further south.
In his opinion would take $50 900 to storm lher
Notifications at Vicksburg. Our gun and mortar boats
could shell the city from where they e the north side
OF the river BEND but 1t entirely destroyed,
the orttcaticns which extend for miles back would be
az formidable ever.
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MEMlfiIs, Jan. II, 1905.
The rebels have reoccupied Holly Springs, with a
brigade Of mounted antry under General Whitfield and
Two brigades of infantry under General Iighlman.
They repairing the Mississippi Central Railroad
between Holly Springs and Tallahachie.
The enemy again intrenching themselves at Gre
NADIA. There wild along the line OF the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad OF rebel raids and rebel
nvasions, but probably immediate danger is to be
apprehended Of either. The roads horrible and the
streams too high and the bottoms extensively flowed
TO allow the movement Of considerable body Of troops
by land.
The country south of the railroad from Memphis to
Grand Junction is infested by pestilent band of
rascas as God ever allowed to curse any community
They rob, murder and plumber with impunity. Sol.
Street is the chief devil OF them ALL Last Wednesday
they hung three negroes in the public square at Holly
Springs and shortly after brought out Smm ZACH,
employo in the Quartcrmaster Department who left
behind when evacuated tho town, and would have
hung him also had not lieutenant less devlish than the
rest cut him down Just the rope tightening and
gave him three days to leave town. His only offence
that he was Dutchman and a federal employee.
On Sunday last three members OF the Seventh Illinois
cavalry, who were out foraginy expedition,
killed and one taken prisoner.
- General Hamilton arrived from Cairo this morning
There is nothing from below.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
United States Internal Revenue.
COLLECTORS NOTICE,

NATHANIEL J. MILLER Collector for the
l. First Collection District in the State of daiue
have received for collection the Second Annual Col
lection List, made and committed 10 me by the As
SCISSOR thereof in accordance with the Act of Con-
gTess entitled, AN TO provide Internal Revenue
10 support the Government. and TO pay interest on
the public debt approved July !, 1862 and the
amendments thereto approved March 8, 1863: that
the several duties taxes ION income carriages and
plate, and licenses assessed, enumerated and con-
tanned in said Second Annual Collection List have
become due and able; that will in person or by
deputy attend TO collecting and receiving the afore
SAID duties, taxes and licenses assessed and payable
within the County of Cumberland in said District
at my Office, No. y Exchange street. Portland from
the second day of November, 1862 to the 18th day
OF November, 1863 both inclusive; that l will in
like manner attend to collecting and receiving du.
ties, taxes and licenses, aforesaid assessed and
payable within the County of York in said District,
at the following designated times and places to wit
At the Bi1deford House in biddeford on Monday
November 10th;
AT the Newichawonock House in South Berwick.
on Tuesday, November 18th:
At the Berry Hotel in Alfred, on Wednesday, No
yember 18th;
At Felch's Hotel in Limerick on Thursday No
yember 18th, 1868.
And further give notice that call persons who
shall neglect to pay the duties taxes and licenses as
sessed upon them as aforesaid, TO said Collector or
his deputy, within the times above specified will be
liable under the provisions of Section 10 the Act
of Congress aforesaid TO pay ten per centum addi-
tional upon the amount thereof"
Ii is hoped that all persons having such taxes du-
ties or licenses to pay, will attend to their payment
within the time prescribed, as | am instructed to
enforce the law in all cases of delinquency.
Persons in the County of York desirous of so do
ing, can pay their taxes at my office, No. % Ex-
change street Portland. prior TO November 10TH
1863, at which time the tax lists will be removed TO
the County of York.
NATH'LJ. MILLER
Collector of the First Collection District
Portland, October l5, 1865. 5w
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Proposals for Horses.
CAVALRY BUREAU,
Ice OF THE CuIER OLA AErEI.M A srEl

CAVALRY BUREAU,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF QUARTEEMAsTEg,
WASHINGTON, d. c., August 15 1853.
I)ROPOSALS are solicited and will be received at
Il this Office for the furnishing of CAVALRY
HORSES, 10 be delivered at Pittsbnrg Pa Phila-
delphia, Washington City, Syracuse, n. Y, Oh Indi-
annapolis, Ind
Proposals will be considered for the furnishing of
Horses in lots of not less than twenty-five (25l The
Horses TO be from fifteen 0j TO sixteen tl6l hands
high, from five t5 to nine 9) years old well broken
to the saddle, compactly built, in good hcsh aud free
from alldeiects.
The ability ofthe bidder TO fulfil his agreement
must be guaranteed by two responsible persons
whose signatures must be appended TO the guarantee
The responsibility of the guarantors must be shown
by the official certificate of the Clerk of the nearest
District Court or OF The United States District Attor
ney.
Proposals must be addressed to Lieutenant olonel
Z. q. Sawtelle, Chief Quartermaster. Cavalry Bu-
rean. and be endorsed ON the envelope Proposals
for Horses" &. &. SAWfELIE
Leutenant-Colonel and Chief Quartermaser,
aug2 diff Cavarly Bureau.
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CITY OF PORTLAND,

NOTICE is hereby given, that it is the intention
~ of the City Council 10 lay out street or
public way for the fsse of the city-beg;nning at the
westerly terminus OF Chestnut street, and continu-
ing TO Prcbe street-to be continuation of Lincoln
street.
And the Joint Standing Committee of the civ
Council on laying out new streets, in pursuance of
an order OF the City Council passed the second
of November, will meet for said purpose on Friday
the 18th day of November. at o'clock in the after
noon. at the westerly terminus of Chestnut street.
the place OF beginning. and then and there proceed
to view and lay out said new street.
All persons interested will take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
Given under hands this 9Th dag of November
A. ID. 1868.
JACOB MCCLELLAN,
STEVENS SMITH c...
WIN. II. STEWART 'oMhil'ee on
SAM'L WAREHOUSE Lasins out
CYRUS h. LADD, NC" S"eeis'
JNO. D. SNOWMAN,
nOyf I'd
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The Sixth Reader

''hE main object OF all reading books 10 to teach
Il the art of reading. With This view. \ MI.
range OF selections has been made in this Reader 40
That the pupils using II may be trained to give prop.
er force and due expression TO every form of si,
whether grave or gay. humorous or pathetic elesat
ed or familiar declamafory simple Care has been
taken TO admit nothing which young persons wou:d
be likely 10 pronounce dull or tame
Biographical, Critical. and Explanatory notice.
areprehxed to most Of the selections. they have
been carefully prepared by Mr.. Hilard, and are
valuable feature of the book.
The Introductory Treatise on Elocution, prepsrsd
by Professor Mark Bailey of Yale College i plain
practical ana useful treatise upon this diffeat art
andcannot tail to be highly approved
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CITY OF PORTLAND.

In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALpERaEN.
October 18th, 1868.
ON the petition of J. W. Hanson, for permission
~ to erect aud use Stationary Steam Engine on
Wilson.
Ordered, That Monday the second day of Novem.
Der next, at seven and half o'clock 7. NJ, at the
Aldermen's room. be assigned the time and place
for the consideration of said petition and that said
petitioner give notice thereof by publishing this order
in one Of the daily papef of the city four times the
first publication TO be at least fourteen days before
hand that all parties interested may be present and
be heard thereon.
Attest: j. NJ. HEATH, City Clerk.
Copy, Attest: }. NJ. HEATH CITY Clerk
oct20
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not spell their own names. O slavery. how
many sins must be laid at thy charge. These
people born and educated in the State of
Maine in few generations, il not The first.
would become valuable and respectable mem
hers OF society The negroes here ttlat inieri-
ar race) are by far the most respectable and
intelligent"
MY letter is already too long or would
give you longer account of these wretched
people - American citizens. Time lorbids
but more anon. CAT-uAycR.
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100000 of the Primary Readers

SINCE their publication few years since, isan eyi.
dence of their popularity
In the Fourth intermediate, Fifth and Sixth
Readers, fEw of the MOST APPROVED selections
the selections for the most part are derived from
other sources, and the examination of English Lit.
efaiure has been very extensive find q variety OF
pieces OF intrinsic worth and permanent merit
dreat care has been taken that the dill rent mum.
bers of the NEW SERIES should be cARfFuLLy
GRADUATED to the capacity of the classes for which
they designed.
School Officers and Teachers are invited to sd.
dress the publishers.
Copies of the books will be furnished for examine
ton, they viii be sent by mail on receipt OF the
postage which is for the Sixth, "A cents Fiilh 81
cents Fourth, IL cents; Third Primary, l2 cents;
Eg-rhe Publication of the Old Series will be con.
tinucd as heretofore.
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The Fourth Reader.
tILLUsrGArED.l

This reading-book is intended for the lower ela.s
es OF our Grammar Schools, and the same general
features are preserved in il found in the Other
books of the series. The Introductory Treatisss i
the Fourth and intermediate Readers on Articu,a.
ton and the training of the Vocal Organs will Le
found TO be valuable helps. Spelling and Defninx
Lessons attached TO each lesson in the Foutfh
and intermediate Readers. They have been care.
fully prepared.
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CITY OF PORTLAND.

IS BOARD OF .tAY AND ALDERMEN,
November g. 1865
On the petition of Messrs. Rumery & Burnham
for license to erect and steam engine and boil
ers In their buildings on Franklin street, Com
mercial street;
OrdeTed, That's sturday. the 2lst day of Noyem-
ber inst, at O'Clock i. NJ, at the Alderneu's
Room. he assigned the time aud place for the con.
sideraion of said petition, and that said applicants
give notice thereof by publishing this order in one
of the daily papers OF this city four times the first
publication TO be at least fourteen days beforehand
that all persons inter ested may be present and be
heard thereon.
Attest; j. NJ. HEATH, City Clerk.
Copy Attest:
now j. NJ HEATH, CITY Clerk
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For Sale ;at n Barrnin.

6.:A That splendid, modern built three story
Iii House. No. 4S5 Congress street, now occupied
- by Jefferson Coolidge, Esq, containing IL
finished rooms. A good stable is connected with
the house. Hard and soft water in abundance. Ii
not sold previous TO the 18th lust, il will be sold al
auction.
For particulars enquire of j. NJ. KNIGHT, 4s.
state street, or KNIGHT x FROST, No 2 ime
street.
Portland, Nov. g. lS63. aSxs
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The Fifth Reader.

The same care has been taken in the selection of
variety of entertaining and choice pieces fsr III
fifth Reader as for the Sixth. Many excellent DE-.
elamatory pieces are given. The diffieut word, i'm
each lesson are defined, and numerous earefpI bia.
graphical sketches and critical notes are found
throughout the book. The Treatise upon ElocaIion
the work OF Professor Bailey. of Yale College ana
is easily understood and practical.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-10
Just Published.
HILLARD'S READERS.
NEW RIES.

HILLARD's SIXTH READER
HILLARp's FIFTH READER.
HrLLARD'siSrERNEDI READER, ,uIusrRATEp
HILLARD'sF sFounrH READER, ILLUSTRATED.
HHLAED's THIRD tPRiaARYl READEH, ILtus.
TRATED.
HiLLAEp's SECOND PRIMARY RKApxR. mus.
TRATED.
HiLLARD's FIRST CPRrNARrl REApER, Illus.
TIATEp.
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The Third Primary Reader.
The Second Primary Reader.
The First Primary Reader.

The Primary Readers were chiefly prepared by
gentleman long engaged in teaching, and OF much
practical experience In all that relates to education
but ander Mr.. billiards. direct and careful superyi
sion. They contain lessons in Enunciation Win
brief directions TO teachers. and selections in verse
and prose for reading lessons. The Exercises In
Enunciaton are such as can easily be used by young
children with the aid OF the teacher. 'A
These books are beautifully illustrated x;,h o,;s;,
DREW. The sale OF nearly -
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NOTICE.

fINHE Joint Standing Committee on Streets Side
Il walks and Bridges, To whom was referred the
petition of Freeman q. Cummings that The grade
and line on the souihwesery side of Bracket street,
opposite the head of York street may be determined
and established hereby give notice that they will
meet at the corner Of FORK and Bracket streets on
"Wednesday the llth inst, at O'Clock L. NJ, to in
yestigaie the case, and hear all parties interested
FREDERICK G. MESSER
Chairman Committee on Streets Sidewalks
and Bridges.
Portland. Nov. 3th, 1863. noy5 dtd
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LEGAL & OFFICIAL.
NOTICE.

rINHE Joiat Standing Committee on Streets, Side
i walks Nd Bridges, TO whom was referred the
petition of Washington Ryan aud Others that the
grade of Sprirsg Street from Thomas 10 Vaughan
streets may be determined and established. hereby
give notice that they will meet at the corner Of
Spring aud Thomas streets, on "Wednesday, the 18th
day Of November inst, at o'clock L. NJ 70 inyes-
tigate the ca and hear all parties interested as
quired by an Ordinance of the City in such cases
provided.
FREDERICK G. MESSER,
Chairman of Co nmittee Streets Sidewalks
and Bridges.
Portland, Nov. 3d. s63. noy5 dtd
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FOR SALE.
The Boot, Shoe and Rubber Stock at No.
~ Market Square is offered for Sale.

FuiuE only one price cash Boot, Shoe and Rubber
Il store in Portland and now doing a good pay
ing business tprobably well as any one in Port
land. my cash book will show. that any desirous
of purchasing eau seel But in consequence of nv
laneness offer good and well selected stock for
sale u, a bargain if applied for soon.
CALEB S. SMALL.
Nov. 4. 1868. eod&w3w
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Administrators Sale.

DuRSUANT TO a license from the Hon. John A.
j Waterman, Judge of Probate for the County OF
Cumberland granted on the first Tuesday of Octo-
ber inst shall sell at public auction on the twenti-
eth day of November next at II o'clock NJ, al the
right title and interest George g. Taylor Tad III and
to the lot of land with the buildings thereon situate
on the northeastery side of Washington street, in
the rear of land owned by Edward Msyberry, No
q on said street, being the same premises conyeyed
ia said Taylor by Charles j. and John Barbour by
deed recorded in the Cumberland Registry of Deeds
book 255 pa ge l28 to which deed reference is had.
Particulars at the sale. which will take place on
the premises, s. l.. CARLETON,
Administrator of the Estate of George u. Taylor
Portland, Oct. l6, 1868 oc2O eodtnoN20
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House and Lame, For Sale.

- lioas No. 119, corner of Cumberland ana
1;: Elm streets. Lot about 50 by 100 feet House
~. may be examined ut any time. For particu-
ars call at loo Middle street, tup stairsl or n L.
Woodbury., or G.. w. Woodbury., or
Portland, Sept l6, 1868. oes II
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For Sale or 10 Lease.

/ OIs with large water front, suitable for shin.
IL yards or other manufacturing business within
one quarter of mile of Portland line, and adjoining
the Grand ltunk Railroad for sale or to lease on ne
most favorable terms. Apply to
JAS. II. LUNr co, los Middle Street.
oct5 d4w ''NN''