The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-21
Independent Course Of Lectures on the
State of the Country In aid OF the
u. s. Sanitary Commission.

It Is proposed to have series Of eight pop
ular addresses in this city, by distinguished
citizens from different parts Of the country,
on such aspects of public affairs as have at
tracted their special interest and attention.
The great absorbing theme of daily life
and thought is, The Nation. We listen with
the deepest interest to the experience and
convictions of men who have been In the field
or have observed events from any vantage
ground of position or education. II is intend
ed to bring before the public men from all
points Of the compass,-men who have come
to one conclusion land that the preservation
of the Republc) from the most widely differ
ing experiences.
Its believed that not only can an import
ant service be thus rendered to patriotic sem
timent and intelligence, but that something
may be done to swell the food Of public mu-
nihcence for the health and comfort OF the
army. The income of the series will be de-
voted 70 the United States Sanitary Commits
sion. II is expected, in consideration of this
object, that distinguished citizens from abroad
will address the people who could not be in
dnced TO visit US on other grounds.
The course is projected and win be con-
Quoted under the auspices of the following
citizens:
Jacob Mcclellan, Isrsei washburn, Jr.,
s: sp kas ,r s. sas!' ks'sss psns
Oliver Gcfrish, John b. Brown,
81 John Smith, James I. McCobb,
Bben steele, II. C. Hersey,
Nathan webb. VIM. W. Thomas
VIM. Willis, John T. Gilman,
Byron GreenoHgh. Woodbury. Davis,
Edward Fox, Rensselaer, Cram,
Josiah II. Drunmond, NJ A. Blanchard,
Geo. W. woedmap, Geo. X. Davis.
n. 4. Foster, Geo +. Talbot.
Arrangements have been made thus far Us
follows:
Hoy. OWEN LovEJoY, N. c., of Illinois,
Saturday evening, Dec. 20, 1858.
JUDGE KELLEY, NJ. c., Of Pcnnsy lvania, or
Maj. Gen. Garfield Of Ohio, Saturday, Jan. ?,
1894.
MAJ. GEN. DANIEL Z. SrcKLEs, Thurs
day, Jan. Z, 1864.
oREsrEs A. BRONSON, Thursday, Jan. "a,
1884.
Hos. GEORGE THOMPSON, of London, Eng,
az he visits this country during the Winter,l
second week In February.
WENDELL PHILLIPS, ESQ.,, third week In
February.
And correspondence Is going on with Fred
eric Douglas, Theodore Tilson, Hon. Daniel
8. Dickinson, of New York, Rev. Robert Col
Eyer, Of Chicago, and other distinguished gen.
tlemen, whose names will be announced to the
public at the first practical moment.
Tickets for the course, 81 IS; single tickets
IS cts. For sale Mt the bookstores, hotels and
the usual places.
The committee of arrangements would take
this occasion to express their thanks and SEN
timents Of respect to Francis Chase, Esq, OF
this city, Superintendent Of the p. S. & p.
railroad; Geo. Shiverick. Esq, Agent Of the
Fail isi,ra ,ia- ia Doston; Col. Frank <. Howe
Superintendent Of the Soldiers New England
Relief Association, New York; and TO all
those who have taken an active interest In and
rendered valuable aid and kind assistance to-
wards the successful accomplishment Of the
Of the above object.
HoRArIo SrEBBrSs, Com.
JACOB MCCLELLAN, OF
BENZ. KiSGsBURY, JR., Arr.