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sufferers from. Indian HosGiities ia Mime
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NEW YORK, Jan. s.
The Trbune's Washington dispatch says
the commission appointed for the relief Of the
sufferers by the Indian hostilties in Minneso-
Ia, consisting of Col. Aldrick and Messrs.
White and Chase were in session at st. Pc
tiers, Mimi, for about three months, and 2940
claims were presented and examined. The
testimony shows that over 800 men, women
and children were brutally murdered by the
Indians. Thousands who had purchased home
steads of the United States and paid for them,
were driven away, and are now refugees, it
being unsafe TO return to the frontier. 1t is
estimated that s6,000000 will not reimburse
the people for the damage inflicted by the In
dams on the frontier OF Minnesota. The gov
eminent holds about 81, 100000 annuities for
feited by the rebelious Siouxs. tits proposed
to use this sum in the above claims, and bill
appropriating 81 100000 is being prepared to
meet the balance due on the amount awarded
by the commissioner.
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from California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Z.
The steamer Oregon arrived with 100000
in treasure from Oregon and $4,000 from
British Columbia. She brings news that on
the 10th of Dec, the small town of Port An
gelos, Washington Territory, was nearly swept
away by torrent of water bursting from
gorge In the mountains near the Bay. The
Custom House, large two story building,
was destroyed. Collector Gum, escaped but
one Deputy and one Inspector were drowned.
The dwelling Of Mr.. Wilton Smith was de-
stroyed his family barely escaped.
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The Chesapeake Pirates.

ST. JOHN, n. B., Jan. s.
The Court was occupied yesterday and to-
day in hearing the testimony of Jas. Johns
ton, engineer of the Chesapeake. The evil
dence, so far as it goes, does not differ mate
terially from published statements of the cap
tain and engineer. The examination is adj
journed to Monday. The case will probably
occupy all of next week.
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A HARD CAsE.-The fire yesterday morn
ing leaves destitute two families well worthy
the sympathies and assistance of our citizens.
Everything possessed by them, clothes, bed
ding and furniture, were lost with the excep-
ton Of the night-clothes in which they made
their escape from the burning building. Mr.
Bibber, mate Of an East Indiaman, is now in
India. He is young man, smart, energetic,
and respectable. In the confusion and hurry
Mrs. Bibber lost all the money she possessed !;
about $40, and is now left entirely destitute.
She has two small children depending upon
her for support. Mr.. Buchanan is fireman on
one of our Boston boats. He also lost every
thing. Shall not our citizens contribute some
thing in aid of these worthy people?
Any contributions, either in money or
clothing left at Chas. p. Knapp's, Free ST., or
Capt. Dudley Young's, II Fore ST., will be
most gratefully received.
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MATT ERs ABOUT TOWN.
Religioas Notices.

Rev Geo. A. Tewksbury will preach 10 the
children to morrow afternoon at 3 O'Clock, in the
West Congregational Church. subject-"The Story
o: Jesus"
~ Mrs. NJ. NJ. Patters son. of Mass. will lecture
IN Mechanics Hall to morrow evening, at o'clock.
Sunday School lat 81, Conference at u O'Clock.
The Washingtonian Society hold meetings
every Sunday evening, at Sons of Temperance Hail,
$50 Congress street, commencing at O'Clock. The
public are invited #
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lr The pay-rolls OF the Fire Companies
have been received at the City Treasurer's Of
flee and will be paid on Tuesday next, with
the exception of No. 5, the payroll for which
has not yet been received.
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rB-The sale of Oil Paintings 10 Free street
Block will be continued this day at 10 l-2 AN.
About half Of the collection was sold yester-
day at very low prices. The most valuable
yet remain and will be sold without reserve.
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IN Mr. GARDENERS second term of Singing
School will commence on Monday Evening,
January 18th. This term will consist of
twelve lessons for advanced scholars. Tickets
for sale at the hall. st.
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A TEMPERANCE MEETING. = Rev. Mr..
Smyth and Mr.. Ravel will address the citizens
of Portland, upon the subject Of Temperance,
at the new City Hall, on Sunday and Monday
evenings next. These gentlemen were pres
ent and addressed several meetings in this
city few weeks ago, with much interest. es-
pecially to the children.
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Copartnersl,ip Notice.

TIVHE undersigned have this day formed a copart-
l. nership under the name and style Of
FOSTER Sc LISK,
for the purpose OF transacting CORN, FLOUR,
GRAIN. PROPISf0N and COMMISSION BUSI-
NESS at store No. 2 (Galt Block Commercial St g.,
(near the Grand Trunk Railway Depot.
GEO 1. FOSTER,
Portland Jan. LIST, 1854. s. Ii. LISk.
lamb dim
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trc;,tent 10 the fsia.

HALIFAX, n. S., Jan. 8.
The Asia laylat the mouth of the harbor UNI
til IL. 80, having disabled her machinery.
A hearing OF the Chesapeake pirates before
the Admiralty will take place tomorrow.
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IL. A. of the p. IF. ID.

a. The Annual Meeting of the Relief As
MI ISOLATION OF the Portland Fire Depart
&ani8 Sment. will be held at the Engineers office,
----on Wednesday evening, January 18th, at
y O'Clock for the choice of Trustees and the trans
action of other business
Per order of the President,
j. c. TUKESBURY, Secretary.
Portland, Jan. 9th, 1854. did
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From Washington,

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.
A communication from the army of the Po-
tomac says it will crafty every feeling of hui
manity and delight hundreds of half-clad and
halfstarved citizens to learn than an arrange
ment has been made, and authorized by the
Treasury Department, to supply the neces-
saries of life to the suffering families within
: the lines of the army of the Potomac. Some
monthsago plan was projected sanctioned
by Gen. Meade, provided it was sustained by
law, to effect this object, but on reference to
Washington it was found to be unauthorized
by existing laws regulating trade and military
rules. Recently, however, another plan was
suggested and presented TO the Treasury De-
partment by which it was srnctioned and
will shortly be carried into effect. 1t is main
4y as follows A trade agent has been APP
pointed to secure to the destitute population
provisions, clothing and other necessaries of
life. The mode adopted is that any person
desiring supplies must present an order to the
Provost Marshal General accompanied by an
affidavit OF the number in their families to be
supplied, and that the supplies desired are not
for and will not be furnished to any person. or
persons engaged in hostilities against thu
United States. The order must be accompa-
MED by the money to compensate the trade
against loss by guerrilla scouting parties of
the enemy, &c, thus in manner making the
recipients themselves guarantee the integrity
of transportation. Such stores will be for
warded by the usual method OF transportation.
All citizens orders must be approved by Gen.
Patrick, Provost Marshal General. Those,
however. without current money of the United
States are excluded from its benefits, and their
number is large, embracing nearly one third
of the resident population. A proper plan,
however, is making by which these people can
be supplied.
Gen. Humphrey having been appointed
member Of the National Scientific Conven-
ton, is attending session at Washington.
To-day the members of the National Acad-
envy of Science paid their respects to the
President, to whom they were presented by
the Secretary of State.
DIR. W. Webster, in charge of the McDougal
Hospital, at Fort Schuyler, recently tried by
court martial for disobedience of orders for
refusing to permit the military authorities to
remove a dangerously wounded man from his
hospital, has been acquitted and restored to
duty.
Election of Senator frsm Maryiand-4cci-
dent to "a Railroad Train.
BALTIMORE, Jan. s.
ExGov. Hicks was to-day elected United
States Senator to I'LL the unexpred term of
Senator Pierce to which he had been appointed
by the Governor
The engine of the train which left here at
l.35 p. NJ, broke its driving wheel near Mag
nolia, causing detention of the noon train
which has not yet arrived. Mrs. Lincoln is
said to be on the train.
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NOTICE.

CITY OF PORTLAND, Jan. o, 1854.
VVHE Joint Standing Committee Streets, sc,
Il TO whom was referred the petition of Portland
and kennebec Railroad Company" for permission
to construct Bridge on Danforth street, over the
crossing of said Railroad, hereby give notice that
ern end of Danforth street on Friday the 10Th day
of January inst, at three O'Clock in the afternoon,
aud then and there view the premises, and hea. all
parties interested in the same.
Per order, y. G. MESsER, Chairman
JAM edtd
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On FURLoUGH.-Seyenty-se members Of
the 5th Maine regiment arrived in this city
Thursday, on their way home. Having re-
enlisted they were granted furlough Of So
dava
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DIES

For Coughs. Colds aud Consumption
fTVHE Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam is the most
Il highly approved medicine ever discovered. 1t
has stood The best Of all tests Time, having had an
unprecedented sale of nearly forty years 1t is
recommended by our best Physicians, our most emf
nent citizens, the Press, the Trade in fact by all
who know it. For certificates. which can be given
to almost any extent, wrappers to each bottle
The proprietors will cheerfuN refund the money II
not cnt rely satisfactory Price 80 cents and 49, the
large bottles much the cheapest BE earefia 20 get
The genuine which is prepared only by REED, CUT.
TER CO., Wholesale Druggists Boston Sold In
Portland by dealers generally. does isd6m
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BOARD Trade.

TINHE Annual Meeting Of the Board of Trade for
l. the election of officers, and such other business
as may come before them, will be held at the rooms
Of the Board, on Monday evening January 18th, at
II O'Clock. JOHN q. fWITCHELL, Secretary.
Portland, January I, 1854. I'd
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COLLECTORS SALE.--At the old Custom
House on Fore street to-day, at 10 O'Clock,
there will be sold at auction wooden cloths,
cigars, sugar, molasses and watches, forfeited
to the Government for violations Of the Reye-
nue. laws.
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5. OF 1.-THE following named persons
were elected officers OF Portland Division No.
95 OF the Sons of Temperance, for the present
quarter:-R d. Bean, w. p; J. +. Weeks, w.
A.; c. G. Harris, f. S.; Benz. Bell, Treasurer !;
S. j. Lord, r. s.; A. Ogden, A. II. s; DIR. II.
A. Lamb, Chaplain; NJ. L. Stevens, Con-; VIM.
II. II. Norcross, A. c.; C. vanhorne, ]. s.; j.
Cheever, o. S.; f. II. Rich, P. W.P.
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Report of the Ladies, Sanitary Committee.


Mr.. EDIToR:-Anether year having elapsed
since the annual report of the Ladies' SAM
tary Committee, they would present to the
public the following account Of their labors
during the year 1868.
Report of Ladies Committee from January
LIST TO December 3lst 1858. The amount of
work cut at the rooms is as follows; 1885
shirts, 1405 pairs of drawers, 100 towels, 145l
haudkerchicfs and So bed sacks. Sixty-one
boxes and two barrels of hospital stores have
been sent away during the year: of these IS
have been sent to the L. S. Sanitary Com
mission, Washington, Q to New England As
ISOLATION, care Of L. +. Houghton, Philadelphia
and to New England Branch Sanitary AS
ISOLATION, Boston. Supplies OF shirts, drawers,
towels, h'dks. &c. have been given TO the
Portland hospital and Camp Berry, whenever
requistion has been made.
The contents of the boxes sent away were
1888 shirts, 1l60 prs. drawers, 1865 hdkfs.,
1899 towels, and 663 prs socks, besides quilts,
sheets, pillow slips, pillows, dressing gowns,
slippers, mittens, pants, collars crayats, coats,
vests, lint, bandages, congresses, fans, various
kinds of wine, brandy, raspberry vinegar, jel-
lies of all kinds, tamarinds, sage, dried apples
crackers, pickles, books and games.
577l yds. flannel, 1876 yds. cotton flannel,
2075 yds. cotton, l07S yds. crash, 1909 hdkfs.,
$50 prs. hose, IA doz tape, II doz. spool cotton,
10 yds. slecia, Is lbs. thread and IL g. gross
buttons have been purchased for the rooms.
The Committee would again return their
sincere thanks to all who have rendered them
assistance, especially to the ladies of Gorham
and Bethel for their acceptable donations of
hospital garments, to the Martha Washington,
Federal st. Baptist, Dorcas Societies, Girls
High School, and the various other circles
connected with the different religious denom-
nations of the city for their constant and valu-
able aid in sewing, as well as to all Others who
have assisted them either by pecuniary aid,
donations or individual effort.
The Committee feel assured that If the ac-
count Of their stewardship during the past
year proves acceptable, the Portland public,
ever generous, will not allow their sphere OF
usefulness in the future to be contracted for
lack of the necessary means to carry on the
work.
Rooms open every AFTERNOON as usual from
two TO five, for delivery Of work; Thursdays
open all day for sewing at rooms.
Per order,
ID. NJ. REA, Sec'y Ladies' Com.
Dec. 3lst, 1858.
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CA M ID IL L ID G Il
CLASSICAL INSTITUTE.

IN this School, boys receive thorough instruction
i in Classical and English Studies, and have
comfortable home. where their morals, manners and
health are well cared for. Every applicant must
bring q certificate of good, moral character. All
are Instructed in Military Drill Gymnastics, Drac-
iags, and Focal Music.
The Winter Term commences January 9Th. For
further information address the Principal,
c. q. q. PAINE, Cambridge, Mass.
REFERKNCEs-Hon. Samuel Z. Shaw, Cambridge;
Hon. Isaac Liyermore, do; Hon. Geo. b. Emerson,
L. D., Boston. dec16-eod4w
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
Ea'ance of account, 1862, 772l
Donations from Societies, Private Theatri-
Gals and Fairs, 2,615. ~
Donations from individuals, 1926 %
San. Com. by Rev. II. Stebbins. oo.oO
Discounts. &c, 2s.6I
Total, s4,647.se
EXPENDITURE.
For Flannel, Cotton, Towels, Hdkfs and
Hose. ss,e4T. SO
Sent Z. : San. Com. Wash. from Bran
hall Fair 10000
Total. SIe47. SO
Bramhal Fair saddtionsn. $4,000
NJ .ster Berty Perry Cane Elizabeth 10
Ladies, $50
Per Order HELEN A. GILMAN,
Treas Ladies Comaiffec.
Dec 81, 1868.
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NEW MUsIc.-The "Batte Cry of Free
DOM" has been received by A. Robinson, u
Exchange St.
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THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Africa at Halifax.

HALIFAX, \. s., Jan. S.
The steamship Africa, from Liverpool Dec.
Goth, and Queenstown 9th, arrived here this
evening.
The Africa has had heavy weather with
head winds.
The steamship Scotia, from New York, ar
rived at Queenstown on the evening of Dec.
Path, and at Liverpool at 1.30 on the afternoon
of the 18th. Her passage is unprecedented
for quickness.
GREAT BRITAIN.
The Army and Navy Gazette says the
Messrs. Laird have refused several offers for
their Mersey rams, declaring that they are not
for sale.
1t is understood that the United States Min
isters, at both London and Paris. are making
continued efforts to prevent the steamer Rap
pahannock leaving Calais for the high seas as
a Confederate cruiser. The stores for the ship
had reached Calais from England.
FRANCE.
The Corps Legislatif had debated the loan
bill. NJ. Theirs and other opposition men,
bers spoke in favor of pacific policy. NJ.
Picard censured the Mexican expedition. The
bill finally passed, 242 against IA.
THE HoLsTEIN QUESTION.
At a meeting at Altoona, in which thousands
took part, Prince Frederick was formally pro-
clamation Duke of Holsten amidst the great
est enthusiasm. The town was subsequently
illuminated, and great crowds traversed the
streets singing the national song of Holstein.
Telegraphic communication with Holstein
was interrupted at noon of the 25th.
1t was reported that the General command
ing the Austrian troops in Hamburg had been
recalled.
The Saxon troops entered Altoona on the
oath ult. The Danes left as the federal troops
appeared.
The proclamation of the Federal Commits
sioner in Holstein declares that they assume
the administration OF affairs without prejudice
TO the temporarily suspended rights of the
sovereign.
There are rumors of insurrectionary move
ments in Austria, and Austria is taking pre-
cautions.
axA --latest VIA queenstown
London, Dec. 26th.-A fire occurred very
early yesterday morning in Little Hill street,
Birmingham. Six persons were burnt to
death. Among them nurse and four chill
dren.
liverpool, Dec. 26th.-The Danish Ministry
have rendered their designations, which have
been accepted by the King.
England and Russia continue to exercise a
pressure on Denmark in the Holstein question
The passage of the Scotia to Liverpool from
New York is computed at less than eight days
and twenty-one hours mean time.
Thackerey the celebrated author was found
dead in his bed on the morning of the oath.
He had been i'll on the day previous. illusion
on the brain is the alleged cause of his death
Six of the men who enlisted in the-federai
steamer Kearsage at Queenstown and were
recently disembarked at that port had been
committed for trial, afldavits having been pro-
duced showing that they enlisted for three
years for the purpose of lighting in the U. S
service.
There has been very little business done in
markets since the sailing of the City OF Balti
more on account of the holidays.
New HAMPSHIRE Democratic state Conrsa-
ton.
CONCORD, Jan. s.
The New Hampshire Democratic State Con
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steam Fire Engines.

PROPOSALS for hauling the Steam Fire Engines
l. Machigonne and Falmouth 10 Fires, will DO re-
ceiyed by the Committee ON Fire Department nn-
til Monday, January 18th, IL O'Clock Nj. Parties
making proposals will state the terms per year for
each Engine; also the for each Fire and Alarm
The city will provide stalls for the horses, and beds
and bedding for the drivers. The Committee re-
serve the RICH, TO reject any or all proposals not
deemed satisfactory.
Per order of Committee.
jane TAMIL +. &. MOODY, Chairman.
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INDEPENDENT COURSE
INDEPENDENT COURSE
o.
l. Il Q TU H Il - a.!
State Of the Country.
IN AID OF THE
U. S. SANITARY COMMISSION.
4 ARRANGEMENTS have been perfected for
IA series Of eight or ten popular addresses to be

delivered in
NEW CITY HALL
BY distinguished gentlemen from different parts of
the country, on the great absorbing theme of daily
life and thought-rhe Nation under the auspices
Of the following named citizens:
Jacob Mcclellan. Israel washburn, Jr.,
John Lynch, Iloratio Stebbins
Benz. Kingsbury. Jr., Samuel l.. Spring,
Oliver Gerrish, John b. Brown,
st. John Smith, james T. McCobb,
Eben Steele, II. G.. Hersey,
Nathan Webb, VIM. W. Thomas,
VIM. Willis, John +. Gilman.
Byron Greenough, Woodbury. Davis,
Edward Fox, Rensselaer, Cram,
Josiah H. Drummond NJ. A. Blanchard,
Geo. W. Woedman, Geo. X. Davis
N. A. Foster, Geo. +. Talbot.
The income of the series will be devoted to the
United States Sanitary Commission.
The next lecture will be delivered by
REV. DIR. THOMPSON, OF New York,
Thursday, Jan. !. 1864
WENDELL PHILLIPS, Esq,
Thursday, Jan. "A, 1854
THEODORE TILTON, of N. Y. Independent,
Thursday. January 18th, 1864.
FRED'K DOUGLASS
Thursday, Jan. 81, 1864.
Rev ROBERT COLLYER, of Chicago.
February 4th, 1854.
Hon. GEO. THOMPSON, London, Eng.
Second week in February, 1864
Correspondence is going on with Hon Daniel S.
Dickinson, of New York; Hon. Andrew johnson,
Military Governor of Tennessee, and Hon. Reyerdy
Johnson Senator from Maryland.
Tickets for the Course, ..................sI.25
Single ROCKETS, 20 cts
Sale limited to the capacity of the Hall. To be
had atthe bookstores, hotels and other usual places
HoRATIo SrEBBISs, Committee
JACOB MCCLELLAN, of
: BENZ. kINesBUaY, JR., Arrangements
dec22
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by Electr1citv


The Rheumatic the equity the lame and the lazy
leap with joy and move with the agility and elastic
ity of youth the heated brain is cooled; the frost.
bitten limbs restored, the uncouth deformiies re.
moved faintness converted to vigor, weakness to
strength; the blind made see the deaf to hear and
the palsied form to move upright; the blemishes Of
youth are obliterated the accidents Of mature life
prevented; the calamites of old age obyiated and
an active circulation maintained.
L A DIES
Who have cold hands and feet; weak stomaehs
lame and weak backs; nervous and sick headache;
dizziness and swimming in the head, with indiges.
ton and constipation Of the bowels pain In the side
and back; leucorrh9a, Tor whitesI; falling Of the
womb with internal cancers; tumors, polypus and
all that long train diseases will find in Electric.
ity sure means of cure. For painful menstruation
too profuse menstruation, and all of those long line
Of troubles with young ladies' Electricity certain
specific, and will, in short time restore the sufferer
to the vigor of health.
a. We hare Electro Chemical apparatus for
extracting Mineral Poison from the system such a.
Mercury, Anthony. Arsenic, &c. Hundreds who
troubled with stiff joints, weak backs and yari.
other difficulties, the direct cause Of which, In
nine out Of ten is the effect of poisonous drugs
can be restored to ntural strength and vgor BY the
use of from five to eight Baths.
Office hours from O'Clock 4. N. to r.x.;l}
8; and to 8 p. n.
Consultation Free. iyl4 isedt
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Portland manufacturing Go.

A FINAL dividend of the assets of the Portland
N Manufacturing Co., will be paid to the Stock.
holders at the Merchants Bank, on and after the
18th inst Per order of the Directors.
RUFUS L. WOOD. Treasurer.
Portland, Dee. IA, 1858. isdlm
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PORTLAND, Jan. Z, 1864.

PORTLAND, Jan. Z, 1864.
To the Editor If the Press:
Allow me, through the medium of your vau
able paper, to call the attention of those having
the management of NJ. l.. A. Lectures, to a
very. serious annoyance to which those who go
TO hear are subjected; / allude to the practice
of rude and unmannerly girls and boys, (young
ladies and gentlemen presume they claim to
be)congregating in the back partof the proscen-
ium and by their incessant jabbering render
ing anything like an Ineligible hearing of the
Lecture by those in their vicinity impossible.
Cannot something be done to abate this
nuisance. A SUFFERER.
sVThe officers of the Portland Council Of
Royal and Select Masters will be installed at
Masonic Hall on Monday evening next, and
not Tuesday, as we had it yesterday.