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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07
Treatment Of the Rebels.

What shall be done with the rebels when the
war ceasesa is a question frequently asked.
No doubt there are various opinions upon the
subject. We are not impatient in regard to
such matters, and are willing to await future
developments. It will be less trouble to form
an opinion when the facts are fully developed
than it is now. Each day brings Its duty with
it. Law grows out OF facts. But it may te
interesting to hear Ex-Secretary Chase's opin-
ion which is certainly entitled to as much
weight as any other mans. he says
II do not think that some Of the men who
have sinned so deeply against the people, and
against the nation, and against God, will be
nkelyto receive much lenity from Mr.. Lin
coin. But to all those who are drawn into re-
bellion by The overshadowing influence of the
leaders who have gone intoit unwillingly, or
even willingly, under mistaken apprehensions
Ito all except those who haYe formed, plot
ted, arranged, carried out this rebellion-to
all except these criminals, | suppose a liber
al spirit may be shown--but upon the essen
tlal conditions there can be no change. And
those conditions are the Union and freedom.
Inc Union embracing every foot of the old
hepuDlic; Union under the old flag, floating
everywhere, and freedom for all men, so that
wheresoever thehag shall float. it shall float
over no master and no slave.n m
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xxxvIII CONGRESS Second Session.
! WAsHINeTos, Dec. 0.

u 4r7 4r.Es
sd ssls s Il WASHINGTON, Dec. o.
Sst 20 SENATE. sa s1sf ~.
/ Senate re assembled at 10 o'clock and the
resident Message was read by j. w. Fornly.
Inc usual number of copies of the Message
were ordered to be printed. e $685. M
The reports OF the Treasury and Navy were
read and laid on the table. 81 n
A resolution was adopted requesting the
President to furnish information concerning
any proportion or overtures recently made BY
British subjects in aid of the rebellion. va
The senate then went into executive ses-
sion.-Adjourned. 30
Mr.. Stevens of Penn, introduced bill to
prohibit the expectation of gold and silver
coin; also bill to prevent gold and silver
coin from being paid or accepted for greater
value than their real of current value. and for
preventing any note or bill issued by the Unit
ed States from being received for smaller
sum than is herein specified; also a Joint reso-
luton in relation to the ta < on tobacco. These
bills were referred to the committee on Ways
and Means. -
b On motion of Mr.. Spauiding, of Ohio, it
was resolved that the committee on the Con-
duct Of the War be instructed to INQUIRE into
the causes Of the disastrous issue to the Red
River campaign under Gen. Banks.
Mr.. Julian, OF Indiana, introduced bill
prescribing an oath of loyalty to parties prac.
Using law In any State declared in rebellion !:
also bill providing for the forfeiture of fee of
rebel landholders. Referred to the committee
on the Judiciary. y lslg -
The Presidents Message was received and
read by the Clerk of the House. 1t was re-
ferred to the committee on the State of the
Union and ordered to be printed. zsr
Mr. Stevens of PENN, moved that 1000 ex-
ira copies be printed for the use of the mem
bers. Referred to committee on Printing.
The Speaker by unanimous consent laid be-
lore the House the annual report of the Sec
rotary of the Treasury, which was referred 10
committee on Ways and Means and ordered
to be printed.
The House at2 O'Clock P. M. adjourned
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U. s. NEarshal,s Notice.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
DISTRICT OF MAINE, So.
DURSUANT to Monitions from the Hon. Ashur
Ware, Judge of the United states District Court
within and for the District of Name hereby give
public notice that the following Libes and Informa-
tons nave been MED IN said Court, wiz
Ltoet against Two THOUSAND CIGARS, seized
by the collector efthe District of Portland and Fall
morth eighth day of0ctoDer last past At Fort
land in said Distinct.
An Information against TEN oHHsTs OF TEA ond
TWkNT1-sEvRN HALF CHESTS - LnAs se.ze1 "
the Collector of the District OF Portland ana tal-
mouth on the seventh day of Ootober last past, ut
Portland 10 said District
An ,Iaformation against ONE oAsK OF wHTsKEY.
and Eaj,nonth on the nineteenth day of November
,nstant Al Portlana In said District.
A libel against TwKNTY-FoUR BAGS OF RAGS;
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHT WOOL SOCKS, Or HOSE;
AIoT or OLD LEAD, BRASS AND COPPER, seized
nv the Collector of the District of Portland and Fall
mouth, on the twenty-fourth day Of October last
past at Portland in said District.
A Libel against THREE THOUSAND CIGARS seized
by the Collector of the District of Portland and Fall
mouth. on tn tenth dav of November Instant at
Portland in said District.
Which seizures were for breaches of the laws of
the United States as s more particularly set forth
in said Libe and Informations; thata hearing and
trial will be had thereon at Portland in said District
ON the Second Taesdqy Of December nert, where any
persons interested therein, may appear and show
cause, II any can be shown wherefore the sam,
should not be deereed forfeit and disposed ofseeord-
ing to law.
Dated at Portland this twenty ninth ssE e NO
u. s. Deputy Marshal, Dist. Of Maine.
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BLAcKwooD. The November number Of
this well known monthly has been received
from the American publishers, L. Scott Geo.
New York. 1t contains several serial articles.
and also Enoch Arden, The History Of our
Lord, Bantilg on Corpulence, The Three-foot
Rule, and Gen. Mcclellan.
From the last article, which is both critical
and elaborate, we quote single sentence:
Accepting, then, the battle of Antietam
as a fair criterion of McClellan's fighting
quality, we cannot estimate it very highly.
Sagaeious and sound in combining the move-
ments of campaign, he would always be apt
to forfeit any advantages which his plan had
gained, by irresolution in striking the blows
which his previous operations could only
have placed him in good position TO deliver"
The atmosphere of Scotland has evidently
been favorable to just and clear judgment in
this instance, at least. o
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Pnoa AaTr M,jrDrR,--About - o'clock


PRoBABLE MURDER.--About - o'clock
last night the police in the vicinity OF India
street, heard an cutlery, and on Fastening TO
the spot, near the corner Of India and Sumner
streets, found Mr.. John Littlejohn of Cape
Elizabeth, weltering in blood. He had strength
enough to tell the officers that he had been
set uponiby Atheee of the crew of schooner
Otter Rock of Rockland, and that the small,
est one OF them had struck him with a knife.
he was removed to the Police station, and was
attended to by DR.. Robinson and the City
Physician, DIR. Goodell. They found that he
had been cut in the neck, the cash being near
an ipchlong, seyering one Of the jpgular veins,
and had also received a slight cut in the fore
head. They thought the chance very mar
row one for his recovery. A posse Of officers
was sent on board the schooner to arrest the
men.
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xsse FORK Market.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 6.
9 ,tton heavy; sales $50 bales middling nplands
1279I 49, ss
Flour-sales l4o0 bbls; State and Western 5@10c
better; State 46@10; Round Hoop Ohio 1l@l2;
Western 55@l Co., southern farmer MALES 1900 bbls
9 95@12 co.
W6eat-opsned 1@2c better sales 1850 bushels
Chjedgo spring at 24@2 IS. 5000 No q 2 90, and
IL, 600 bush Winter Michigan at 247.
Corn-duli-sales 1900 bush. Mixed Western 100.
Oats-frmer; common 96@98
Beef-steady.
Pork-frmer; sales 800 bblas new mess 50 75@
"a so.
Lard-Armeri sales 21oO bbls at2 t@23t.
Butter-frm; Ohio at 35@4s rgsss
Wn1skey-irregular; sales 1900 bbls at 90@1 81.
Rice-quiet at 1St9l4 for vangoon: l49l4i for
Patna. s5
Havana ass boxes at 81. -
Freights to Liverpool-ouiet - et
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Municipal Court. Dec. 8.

Patrick McGlinchey, on search and seiz-.
ure process was fined $40 and costs which he
paid.
James Gorham, Tor violation Of the Lords
day, By keeping his shop open, was fined five
dollars and costs which was paid.
Edward Newbegin, fer drunkenness and dis
turbance, was aned three dollars and COSTS
Committed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07

MORTALITY OF PoRTLAND.-The whole
number of deaths in this city during the
month of November, 1894, was 81. OF these
there died of
Apoplexy, Il; casualty. 2; diptheria, 1; dis
ease of the heart, 1 consumption. Is: diarrhea,
/ old age, 8; dysentery, l; paralysis, /; ty
phoid fevers, 8; disease Of brain, 4 Group, 81;
Inflammation of bowel, Q; still born, /; cancer,
i, disease of liver, l.; gravel. gunshot, / !;
eanker, l.; rheumatic fever, /; lung fever, / !;
syphilis, l; congestion of lungs, 2; tumor, 1 /;
unknown, l.
.Ages-under years, 16; between and 10,
3; 10 and 20, 10; 20 and 80, A; 80 and 40, 81;
40 and 50, 1; SO and so, 8; 60 and 70, g; 70
and so, Z; 80 and 90, /. agsa
Sexes Males, %; females, Is; unknown,
i; total 81. LOUIS BUNcE, 40
Superintendent of Burials.
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Cept,srs Of a blockade Runner

WASHINGTON, Dec. b.
The Navy Department has received infor-
nation Of q capture by the U. S. steamer
Rhode Island of the new steamer Vixen, bound
n with valuable cargo of arms, LIQUORS,
provisions, &C. She Is said to have been
owned by the rebel government. eas +
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07

MIR. L. B Robson, of Boston. at the urgent
AA solicitations Of the pubic and his many friends
profession Of Teaching and Tuning the Piano Forte
Having an experience Of over twenty years, he
feels confident entire satisfaction VIII be given 10
% Orders nom abroad or in this cty left ct
Paines Music Store, or at his residence 70 Spring
street, dee6dla
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07

N. L. FIFTH LEcrURE.-Rt. Rev. Bishop
Clark of Rhode Island, will give the Fifth
Lecture this evening at New City Hall. His
subject--"Bosto 200 years ago"-is an inter-
esting theme and viii be ably handled. Secure
your tickets and hear one of the most inter-
estiDg lectures Of the whole course. You will
flnd it SO, without any doubt. The great
Past is full of interest and teaches valuable
lessons. Look out for splendid intellectual
banquet, for the Lecturer knows how to serve
an one.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07
From. Hftto,, Head.

NEW York, Dec. 9.
Steamer California from Hilton Head via
Folly Island, Sd inst, reports that a side wheel
blockade runner was sunk in Charleston har-
bcr on the night Of the lst inst, by our gun.
boats, The captain and pilot escaped, the
rest of the crew crptured. Is s.sE
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07
TEETHl TEErHi TEETHi

Dr. D. still continues to Extract Teeth BY Electric
ity without Pain. Persons having decayed teeth
or stumps they wish to have removed tor resetting
he would give polite invitation 20 call.
Superior klectro AGgnetic Machines for sale for
family use with thorough Instructions
DR.. D. can accommodate o few patients with
board and treatment at his house.
Once hours from o'clock ~ TO AZ, nd
nom to NJ, and ito in the Evening
Consulfarion fFes novltf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07

,!RA locomotive has been invented that will
climb mountain. It is in fact double engine,
horizontal ana vertical engine combined, and
50 arranged tnat Il may be worked either to-
the incline, and always with perfect safety The
brakes are extremely powerful, and thew are
attached to each carriage, 80 no danger can
arise from coupling chain giving way. The
locomotive weighs sixteen tons, and at the recent
trial aspended and descended gradient Of one
in twelve with four cars laden with twenty-six
on road over the Alps,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07

Rev. d. 3. SEwALL of Fryeburg, has re-
Gently received from persons OF his parish,
gifts in money and ualuables, amounting to
nearly $500, in addition to salary OF $500
promptly paid. vs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07

STEAMER Chesapeake did not leave New
York last Saturday, but probably left yester-
day, and will arrive here tomorrow morning.
Rso she will be dispatched on her return trip
tomorrow afternoon. -9sfiq n
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07

THE NEW GYMNAsTIos.-We believe we
are benefItting the public by calling attention
to Mr.. Bradsord's advertisement of the COM
mencement of new term at his school for
physical culture. Parents cannot confer a
greater favor upon their children for the same
amount Of money than by sending them a
term 10 this institution.
Let them go and try it this afternoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07

WE would call attention to the Concert to
be given Thursday evening in aid Of the
Maine Camp Hospital Association; society
whose increasing labors, whose prompt, free
aid given whenever suffering to the soldier
calls, recommends it to the generous support
of the public. a ,ss
In presenting'a choice entertainment by
the musical artists Of our city, the opportuni-
ty is given OF aiding the Association, and
maniiesting the gratitude and interest we all
feel in our home talent. Let all those who
cannot 20 themselves buy tickets and give to
those who can, thus securing a good sum to
the cause, and full house.
We understand that Mr.. Poppenburg will
present three new peices which have been in
rehearsal particularly for the occasion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07

THE ABDUcrIoN.-Miss Cooper, the girl
that was abducted from her parents, departed
with them for Canada, yesterday. There is no
truth in the story that she had been 'abused
by her father-in law or that Mr.. Cooper is
not her father. She is his own daughter, and
he thinks everything Of her. She still insists
that she will run away and join Mcdonald the
first opportunity. Mcdonald and the others
were released from arrest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07

SUPREME JUDICIAL CoURT.-The Grand
Jury which has been in session week, came
into the Court yesterday, and returned six
teen bills of indictment for various offenses.--
Having finished all the business before them
the members were discharged until the March
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07

SALE OF FoRFEITED GooDs.-An auction
sale of merchandise, forfeited for violation Of
the Revenue Laws, will take place at the old
Custom House, this day, at II o'clock A. NJ,
consisting of sugar, molasses, cigars, brandy,
wine, thimbles, cotton cloth, silk and linens.
See notice of Collector in another column.
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Letter from the South.

The following extracts Of letter received
this city from a lady residing in one of the
Gulf States, may be of public interest, as ex-
hibiting sadsphase Of civil warfare.
Pr While there is no possible excuse or iusti-
dcation for the rebellion now raging in this
land, and while every possible means should
be employed TO crush it, even to the utter an
initiation Of the rebels, without distinction of
age or sex, il nothing short of this terrible re-
sort will accomplish the purpose, it cannot be
doubted that the just measure Of individual
responsibility and guilt on the part Of rebels
must depend very much on circumstances
over which many in the South have little or
40 control. asa vea ss.s 8- ss.s
For a certain class not only may natural
affection be cherished and sympathy awaken
ed, but also no small degree of extenuation
be found tor completely with the rebellion
Indeed, it may not be far out of the way to
affirm that their position should be regarded
as rather misfortune than a fault. And since
tits not always possible to discriminate be-
tween the intent and the act, lit must frequent
y happen that the innocent are compelled to
suffer alike with the guilty. This point might
De variousIy illustrated by the history of the
present rebellion. But to the extracts:
My dear brother 81 am about to make
another trial, to see If can hear from any
member Of the family, remember that you
used TO be very prompt in answering letters
which you wished to answer at all. And you
certainly cannot refuse to write your young
est sister, once your pet. Even il you do car
~ your enmity SO far (which ! am confident,
after all, is impossibe) as to discard me on &C.
count of my sentiments, you will remember
the love our dear father bore me, and write
for his sake, who, ii he were living, would
never neglect me, no matter what might be
| the CIRCUMSTANCES
We have suffered thus far very little from
the war, excepting the loss OF many dear
friends. OF course we miss the Injuries OF
life. But you know we are willing to bear
any prlyation for the present. We are hope
full nation, and no sacrifice 10 thought TO be
too great for any man, woman or child in the
Confederacy to make. You must all honor
us for this, even II you cannot coincide with
our views.
We shall probably never meet again in this
world. May not hope we shall meet in
heaven, where there will be no more war, no
| more party feeling, but where, forgetting all
strife and bitterness here, we shall be prepar.
ed to welcome each other with all love and
tenderness in the realms Of perpetual blias."
l
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For THE FRoNT-One hundred and forty
recruits from Camp Berry embarked on board
the steamer from Boston last evening, bound
for the front. They were accommodated in
the cabin of the steamer.
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Who have cold hands and feet; weak stomaohs;
lame and weak backs; nervous and sick headache;
dizziness and swimming In the head, with indiQes.
ton and constipation OF the bowels pain In the side
womb with internal cancers; tumors. poiyDus and
all that long train of diseases will find In Electric.
ity sure means Of cure. For painful menstruation
too prcfuse monstruaton, and AL OF those long line
Of troubles with young ladies, Electricity Is certain
specific and WILL In short tinae restore the sufferer
70 the viQcr of health
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18TH MAINE.-A portion of this Regiment
will be paid Off to-day. The rolls Of the Regi'
ment had not reached the Paymaster's hands
at late hour yesterday, Notwithstanding the
assertion that they were all ready on Monday.
No effort will be spared by the Paymaster to
have the men paid of Immediately after their
muster out. ~ ussa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07

BURNErT's CoEoAINE kills dandruff, dresses
the hair perfectly, and renders it soft and
glossy. There are worthless limitations of
which the public should beware e
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-07

ed @ record TO-DAY the death Of William M.
Rogers. Esq, an old and respected citizen of
this city. He died on Saturday after an ILL
ness of some two weeks. Mr.. Rogers had for
many years been a prominent business man,
and largely engaged in navigation. He had
also held important positions 10 the town and
city. He was a member of the Central Church.
Thus has gone from us at ripe old age, q
worthy citizen and an honorable man. Bath
Times, , fasgvsvg ~ ~ tt.lss4a t
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SPIDERS HoME.-Thsre will be meeting
of the managers of the Soldiers Home Assoc
citation at the Senate Chamber. New City
Building, this afternoon, at 8 O'Clock.
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$4,000 Reward.

r osr between the Preble House and New City
~ Hall at the a ann , ,rss gxen,Ig, ~ r,
doIIsrs N American Gold, ard Fifteen Sovereigns
TSa ander will receive the above reward by leaving
~ NV s. KENFIELD.
Portland. Dec 9Th, 1884. Std deces
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REcRu1rINd.-Fours substitutes and recruits
were passed at the Provost Marshals office
Yesterday. Two of them were credited to
Portland, one to Naples, and one to Lining
ton.
Two drafted men we're accepted and credit
sd-one to Baldwin and one to Kennsbunk-
mort.
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By H1ectr1C1rv

The Rheumatic. the equity, the lame and the Iasy
.oap with JOY and move with the agility and elastic.
ity of YOUTH the heated brain Is oooicd; the frost
bitten limbo restored, the unoouth deformites re.
moved; hintnese converted to vigor, weakness 10
strength; the blind made to see the deaf to hear and
the pasieo form to move upright; the bleEaishes Of
youth are oblftorated the accidents Of mature 1ifs
prevented the calamites of old age cbvIated, an6
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:. v .ss REMOVALi
DIR. w. N. DEMING,
Medical Electrician,
Has removed bic ofHoo from Clapp's Block to
IVA MIDDLE STREET.
Nearly opposite tho Unitsd States Hotel. Where be

MOULD respectfully announce TO the citizens Of
w Portland and vicinity, that he has permanent
have been In this city, we have cured some Of
the worst forms Of disease in persons who have tried
other forms OF treatment In vain, and curing pa.
TENTS IN short time that the question Is often
asked, do they stay curedi To answer this question
We will say that all that do not stay cured, we will
doctor the second time for nothing.
Dr. u. has been PRACTICE. electrician fer twenty.
one years. and Is also regular graduated physician
electricity Is perfectly adapted to chronic diseases
in the head neck extremitiee consumption, when
in the acute stages or where the lungs not fully
Involved acute or chronic rheumatism, scrotua hjp
diseases, white swellings, spinal diseases, curvatL
of the spine, contracted muscles, distorted limbs
palsy paralysis, St. Vitas Dance, deafness, stam-
ton, constipation and liver complaint piles-we cure
every that can be presented; asthma, bronohi-
Ills, STRUCTURES Of the CHEST and all forms Of femas
aomplaiufs.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-18
LOUISVILLE. Ky. Sent. ls. 1ses.

On the 23d Of July last submitted through agent
OF mne The Medical Director of the Department of the
Cumberland sample of my Cedron Bitters for his in
spection and requested after analysis he found il
meritorous, TO sanction and approve its among
soldiers.
The following the Medical Directors reply, and also
Gen. Rosecrans permission to ship 800 dozen at once TO
have Il sold TO Suffers. JOHN BULL.
~ satisfied that Cedron Btters will do harm
any one If taken properly and in moderation no
objection to DIR. Bull being permitted dispose Of il
Suffers. A.. HENRY THURSTON,
Surgeon and Nc deal Director. u. CO
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-18
A Voice Prem Vicksburg.

NICksrvRG, MISS, aug 1898.
Dr.. JOHN BUII.-Dear Sir: am happy TO state TO you
that have used your valuable Cedron Btters with great
benefit to myself in general debility and prostration OF
my system, produced by the unhealthy and missmatic
influences of the Mississippi River and around vicks
burg, having been with Gen. Grants army throughout
lis whole Southern campaign confidently recommend
its use TO all persons who exposed in unhealthy eli
mates. II. W. FOGLE,
Agent U. s. Sanitary Commission.