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The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

ACCIDENT The wife of Mr. Josiah PEN
nell, of Falmouth, while calling at neighbors
in that town Thursday, fell ON the ice, break
ing her thigh badly. DIR. Stone, of Falmouth,
was called to attend her and set the bone, but
she viii be laid up for long time.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

FOREIGN COMMERCE OF PoRTLAND.-The
imports to this port for the month of Decem-
Der, 1858, amounted to s237 $500. The ex-
ports amounted TO $780,, $500.
Merchandise Withdrawn from Warehouse
for consumption, S57, 10000.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

sy-The funeral of the late Arthur Shirley,
Esq, will take place from his late residence in
Federal street, at 3 clock this afternoon. The
members of the Mechanics Association and
the Masonic Fraternity are notified to meet
for the purpose of attending it.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

ARREST FOR PURCHASING SOLDIERS
Observation-Disclosures Foster yesterday ar
rested maa for purchasing an overcoat from
an enlisted negro. He paid two dollars for IL.
The purchaser was taken to the lookup. The
negro was afterwards found and sent over to
Camp Berry.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

nE-The February number of The Ladys
Friend has been received by A. Robinson, No.
81 Exchange Street 1t is well edited, well
printed and handsomely illustrated. This new
periodical takes high rank among the maya
zines for ladies.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
Health, Strength and Happiness
RESTORED IN FOURTEEN DAYS
Dr numas' Coucent fra cd Elixir ofT;fa

A FTER nun erous applications 10 DIR. Dumas, of
"A Paris he has at length appointed an agent in
Boston, for the sale OF his highly sought CONCEN-
TRATED ELINIR OF LIFE. This great remedy
has been known and appreciated by the faculty of
medicine throughout FRANCE; also. by the Medical
the restoration of mankind. This C0NCENTRAT-
ED ELIXIR OF LIE f restores In FOURTEEN DAYS
the lost powers of manhood, whether arising from
contracted habits effects of climate. or natural
causes. The time required to effect a certain cure of
the most inyeterate case Is fourteen days; and if
used according 10 printed directions success Is GER
tain and failure impossible. This rem dy can be
taken by both sexes, and will be found most infal
Bile.
DR.. Dumas CONCENTRATED ELIXIR OF LIFE
Is sold in bottles with full instructions at S2. or
four times the quantity in for 81; and Will be
sent to any part of the United States carefully and
securely packed. receipt of remittance, to his
sole agent. LOUIS ANDRE
No Lindall ST., two doors from Congress St.
jan15 dim Boston Mass
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

U-The Atlantic Monthly for February.
containing contributions from some of the
most eminent writer's in the country, has been
received at the bookstore.of Hall L. Davis,
No. 50 Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

give would suggest to the junior editor
of the Courier, who is writing to his paper
from Augusta over the signature of "Ralph,"
that the editor and correspondents of the Press
feel abundantly able to manage their own af-
fairs, without his interference.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.
The steamer Corsica brings Nassau papers
to the 10th. They give particulars OF the un-
successful chase OF the blockade runner Han
sa by the Vanderbilt. The Hansa had to
throw overheard seventy bales of cotton
The Vanderbilt gained rapidly, but the Hansa
ran inside OF a reef on the coast OF Abaco.
The blockade runner steamers Alice, Wild
Dayrell, Heroine, Pet and Dispatch had ar
rived at Nassau from Wilmington-thc latter
commanded by the noted Coxetter.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

DRUNKEN FgAcAs.-Yesterday an intoxi-
Gated soldier from Fort Preble went into the
Western Exchange and began to kick up
row. He was twice elected from The house.
Upon being put out the second time he stove
In the side light Of the door with his fist
foiice oiiicer Davis arrested him and convey
ed him to the lookup.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

give would call attention to the adyer-
tisement of DIR. Deming, who has had an ex-
tensive practice in this city during the past
year. Dr. d. has now permanently located
here, and we judge by the promptness with
which he pays his advertising bill that he has
had good success.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
Welcome 10 Gen. Carts.

ST.. LOUIS, Jan. p.
A special dispatch to the Democrat from
Leayenworth says, the welcome given to Gen.
Curtis was the most enthusiastic ever given
IN that city. Over 5000 persons were present,
and the Union League procession was more
than mile long. Gen. Curtis made a speech
saying that Missouri was rs radical as Kansas,
He expected no trouble there, and the true
and radical Of the two States should co-ope-
rate.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

sH-.Sam Sharpley's Ministries give their
FIRST entertainment at Deering Hall this even
ing. The programme is rich one, the COM
pany strong and talented one, and there will
be lots Of fun. -
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

- NEW IOKk, JAN. z.
The World has letter from Chattanooga,
9th, which contains an extract of q letter TO
deserter from the 10th South Carolina regi-
ment from his sister, stating that large
amounts OF machinery and other heavy mate
rial are being removed from Richmond to CO.
lumbia. She believes II looks like the evacu-
alton OF the Confederate Capital. The letter
was dated December 10th.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
TO THE AFFLICTEDl
DIR. w. N. DEFINING.
Medical Electrician,
No. III Clapp's Block,


CORNER OFC0NGRESS AND ELM STREETS
MOULD respectfully announce to the citizens of
w Portland and vicinity. that he has perman ent
ly located in this city. During the eleven months
that c have been in town we have cured some of
the worst forms of disease in persons who have tried
other forms OF treatment in vain. and curing pa
tients in so short time that the question Is often
asked. do they stay cured. To answer this question
We will say that all that do not stay Gu ed We will
doctor the sect nd time for nothing
Dr. ID. has been practical Electrician for twenty.
one years and is also regular graduated physician
Electricity perfectly adapted to chronic diseases
in the form OF nervous or sick headache; neuralgia
In the head, neck. extremities; consumption when
In the acute stages where the lungs are not fully
involved; acute or chronic rheumatism scroiua hip
diseases. white swepgs. spinal diseases, curvature
OF the spine, contracted muscles, distorted limbs
palsy or paralysis st. vitas Dance dea stam-
mering or hesiiancy Of speech, dyspepsia indiges-
fion constipation and liver complaint pileswe cure
every case that can be presented: asthma, bronch.
It's structures Of ths chest and all forms Of female
complaints.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

MECHANIC AssocIATioN.-Ata meeting Of
this Association on Tuesday evening last,
Wm. c. Means was elected a Trustee, to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of Joseph
Gray
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
For Coughs, Cold. aud Co.sum psl...

THE Vegetable Pulmonary Bslsam IL the most
Il highly approved medicine ever discovered. 1t
unprecedented sale Of nearly forty years Ii is
recommended by our hest Physicians our most emf
nent citizcns the Press, the Trade in fact by ali
who know it. For certificates which can be given
to almost any extent, see wrappers to each bottle
The proprietors will cheerfhlly refund the money Ii
not ent rely satisfactory Price 80 cents and S the
large bottles much the cheapest. BE carsfl TO oet
ne genuine which Is prepared only by REED CUT.
TEX CO., wholesale Druggists. Boston. Sold In
Portland by dealers generally.
II. II. HAY, Druggist, corner Middle and Free
streets. Wholesale Agent siacs isd6rp
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

DEsEgTER ARRESTED. Deputv Marshal
Wentworth arrested last evening on board the
Boston boat james Lowry, deserter from
Camp Berry. He deserted from the camp
few days since. He had on citizens clothing
when arrested, and his uniform was in his
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

- Theodore ID. Weld, of Massachusetts,,
will lecture tomorrow afternoon and evening
before the Spiritual Association, at Mechanics
Hall. This gentleman is ripe scholar and
deep thinker. His style of composition is
clear, concise and direct, employing just words
enough to convey clear idea Of his thoughts,
and these admirably chosen. Having heard
him lecture before this association, we are free
to confess that his lectures compare fayorabIy
with the very best delivered in this country
II our readers desire rare and rich intelec-
tuai treat we advise them to 60 to Mechanics
Hall Tomorrow afternoon and evening, and
there and then they will get it aud no dis
count ~
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

JANUARY TERM-DAyIs, j., PRESIDING.
FRIDAy-In the case of Gale ct ux. " Ed
wards ct ais, the jury returned a verdict for
defendants.
No. 2i1. Simeon II. Merrill, by Guardian,
v. James NJ. Kimball ct al.
Assumpsit to recover $500 for balance alleg-
ed to be due plaintiff for services in the en-
ploy Of defendants, in carriage making The
defense is that plaintiff was an apprentice at
the business, and that there was nothing due
him.
The case was given to the jury at ) O'Clock.
but they had not agreed upon verdict at ad-
journment.
N. S. &. +. j. Littlefield.
Fessenden & Butler.
No. 200. Stilman Soule v. Manassah Ward.
Assumpsit for labor performed by plaintiff,
for which he claims balance to be due, in
GLIDING interest, of $s4s6. The defendant
having deceased since the suit was commenc
ed, the administrator comes in and defends
The defense is payment. Not finished.
j. O'Donnell. jill Williams.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
xxxvIlI OoNGREss---rirst Session.


WASHINGTON, Jan. e.
| The Speaker announced the following gem
tlc,nen as the newly authorized committee
on uniform system OF coinage weights and
| measures :-Messrs. Kasson, OF Iowa, Schencls,
| of Ohio, Winfield, Of N. Y, Williams, OF Pa,
and Order, of Kentucy.
| 1t was then resolved that when the House
| adjourned IL be until Monday, at half-past IL
| o'clock.
| The House proceeded to act on the bill to
| increase the internal revenue as reported
| from the committee of the whole with amend
| ments.
| The House concurred in the amendment,
| so that spirits will pay 60 cents a gallon, and
| authorizations sold as whiskey, wine, brandy,
&C., an additional tax of 20 cents. All spirits
| on hand for sale, whether distilled prior to the
| date of this act or not, shall be subjected to
rates Of duty provided by this act from and
after the 18th of January 1864, except spirits
that have been already taxed under the law of
July, 1862, shall not bear more than the addi-
tional or increased tax provided by this act
All provisions of the law whereby cotton in
the hands Of manufacturers of cotton fabrics
on Oct. LIST, 1862, and prior thereto, is exempt
ed from taxes, are repealed, and the same
shall be subject to duty of cents per pound
Spirits imported prior to the passage OF this
act shall pay an additional tax Of 40 cents per
gallon.
The House proceeded to consider Mr..
Stevens substitute, it being nearly The same
bill as originally reported from the Committee
on Ways and Means.
Mr. Stevens made short speech, declaring
that the House to-day had reversed what was
decidedly the legislation of 1862, viz, that all
taxation shall be prospective.
Mr.. Stevens substitute for the bhl was re-
jected-51 against 100.
The amended bill passed--S6 against g.
The resolution amendatory Of the conflsca-
ton act was discussed by Mr.. Spaulding of
Ohio.
Mr.. Stevens claimed that the Constitution
had nothing to do with the forfeiture of es-
tates in fee; that is under the law OF war and
the law of nations. Adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

VALUABLE TEsTMoNrAL.-Lieut. j. A.
Grenier Of Co. A, now quartered at Camp
Berry, was presented by the members OF his
company, yesterday, with an elegant rcgula-
ton sword and belt as token of their conf
dence and esteem. Lient. Grenier has been
connected with the Company nearly four
months, and has, by his kindness and courtesy,
secured the respect and affection of its mem
haps
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
Conriefioa of a Railroad Conductor for E,.-
f4 be.Sfeneaf.
HARRISBURG, Pa. Jan. %.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. %
The trial Of +. P. Hill, conductor, charged
with embezzling the funds of the Reading
Railroad Company, was brought TO close to-
day, the jury having returned verdict of
guilty. The trial excited great interest, the
Court House being crowded each day. Mr..
Smith, the President Of the railroad, testified
that believing the company was being robbed
to large amount by the employees, he applied
to j. Edgar Thompson, the President OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad, who recommended the
employment of Allen Pinkerton, of the Ma
tional Police Agency at Chicago, whose de-
tectives were upon the railroad three months,
ending last September, when twenty three
Conductors were reported as delinquent. All
made restitution except Mr. Hill, against
whom the criminal prosecution was commenc-
ed, which has resulted in verdict Of guilty.
The principal witness for the defense was Mr..
Stearns, Superintendent of the New Jersey
Central Railroad, whose testimony was very
conflicting and contradictory, and so decided
by the Judge in his charge.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

TUvHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders In the
Il Maine Insurance Company will be held ~ the
Office of the Company. in Augusta, ON WEDNES-
DAY. the 27th day Of January inst. At ten o'clock
A. NJ, for the choice officers aud the trAnsnctinn
of any other business that may legally come before
them. By order of the Directors,
y. IL. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Augusta Jan. 6. 1864. ianl0td
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
By ELECTRICITY

The Rheumatic the equity, the lame ana the law
leap with joy, and move with the agility and elastic
ify Of youth; the heated brain Is cooled the frost
bitten limbs restored, the uncouth defofmifies re.
moved; fantness converted to vigor, weakness to
strengths the blind made to see the deaf to hear and
the paisied form to move upright; the blemshes OF
youth obliterated the accidents Of mature life
prevented; the calamities Of old age obyiated and
an active circulation maintained
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

DEATH OF A DgUGGIsT.-Most Of our read
ers will be surprised at the announcement OF
the decease of Mr.. Thomas Poor, of the firm
OF Gresham 4 Poor, druggists, who died last
evening after an illness Of one week, either of
brain fever or an abscess in the head. The
deceased was young man Of excellent char
acter and Kind heart. Engaged in a success
fal and hourisling business, he has been sud-
denly called away, leaving large circle of
relatives and friends TO mourn his early death.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
Dissolution.

TNHE copartnership heretofore existing under the
Il firm style of fHlNNEl CO, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent "rhe affairs Of he late
coneera will be settled at the old stand By IT, NJ
Phinney +"
Having this day sold TO Stuart & Co our stock in
trade. we would cordially rec ommend them TO our
friends aud former patrons worthy their patron
age and confidence. PHINNEY & co.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
scotch Canvass.

1A0 B0LrS-from the factory of David Cor
lOO sar 4 Sons, Lith--a sail cloth of superior
quality-just received per "Hibernian", and for
sale by McGILyERY. RYAN & DAVIS,
jan2l diff 16l Commercial Street,
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
NOTICE.

WILL not be responsible for any debts contract
Il cd by the crow Of British Bark icean Nymph
lanlsdlw' JOHN JAMES, Master.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
COpnrtnerslnip.

TUvHE undersigned have this day formed copart-
a nership under the firm style of STUART q co,
and VIII continue the Stove and Furnace business
in all branches at the old stand, No. Ill Middle
Street. CHARLES H yTIjARr
jan2l diff ID. X. STEVENS.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

Also the following pieces of Lumber each piece
to have thickness of three inches. and = uniform
width which may be anywhere between ten or
twelve inches, viz:
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

THE PROMENADE CoNcERT.--The compli-
mentary concert to the Camp Berry Band las
evening, was splendid and successful affair
The new City Hall was packed to its utmost
capacity, and many went away unable to OBJ
tain an entrance. The music was excellent.
The French bayonet drill was omitted because
those veterans who were 10 have made the
exhibition were suddenly called to go forth to
the field. The dancing arrangements, which
we're under the charge of Mr.. Barberick, were
admirable considering the space allowed by
the vast audience for that purpose. Mr.. b.
has interested himself largely in getting up
this complimentary concert, and the result has
exceeded the most sanguine expectations
The Band deserved handsome tribute, and
1t has been given them.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
No ,,on, or ~. ro.n.,

No signs 81 He Canada.
HALIFAX, n. s. JAN %.
There was no signs OF the Steamship Cam
ada up to IL o'clock p. NJ.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
Removal.

The undersigned has removed TO
1O5 Federal street, Wares Block,
where he Is prepared more ably to meet his friends
and former patrons in the TdiL0RfNG BUSINESS
In all its branches and latest styles He feels CRATE
iui Tor past fasors. and hopes BY strict eye to bust
ness. TO share continuance Of the same.
janis dow NJ H. REDDY
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
Proceedings of the Military Con,,sissien-
More Erpesares Of the Government Sscind-
ierS,

More ETposWres Of the Government Srind-
ters.
NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 81.
The military commission, Gen. Wistar pre-
siding, now in session here, bids fair TO be
worth to the Government all it will cost il in
no other way, for the seancing exposures II Is
making OF fraudulent steamboat charters.
There are new developments of interest
every day.
In the case OF the charter OF the steamer
South America, witnesses testify that she was
more than twenty-one years old when she was
hired by the Government; that she was not
worth more than $4,000, of which half was
in her engine; that she was in charter some
five months at S400 per day, earning for her
owners 100000; that when she went out of
service her hulk was so rotten that her engine
was taken out and put into new boat.
prominent steamboat owner testified that
a ship broker named n. l.. McReady had
greater facilities and influence in chartering
vessels to the Government in New York than
any one else; that in Philadelphia A. Scud-
der 4 Co., enjoyed the monopoly, and that at
Fortress Monroe there was similar ring
The commission extorted by the Philadelphia
and New York brokers was never less than
five per cent on the charter money. In one
case ferry boat, chartered by Brown &
Wilde, the Boston agents Of L. A. Scudder &
Co., was made to pay commission of $50
per day before she was got into the Govern
ment service. She afterwards fell into the
hands of the Fortress Monroe ring, and her
owners had to pay the exorbitant tax on
charter party OF 5000 per day. One OF the
parties in the ring was quartermaster's clerk,
whose influence was such that he was paid
commission of S25 per day to secure the
charter of the steamer Champion, and made
$500 in three months.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
Dissolution.

fuVHE copartnership heretofore existing under the
Il firm OF
A. p. & w. p. AVER,
Is this day dissolved BY mutual consent
The affairs of the firm win be settled by w
Aver, who will continue the business at the same
place. A. +. AVER,
w. T. AVER
Cumberland Mil, Jan. II. 1894. jan22 dlws
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
Notice.

TINE copartnership heretofore existing between
Il the subscribers, under the name of
COBB 81 JORDAN,
Is this day dissolved by mutual consent Etber par
ty is authorized to the of the firm In set.
Element of accounts LEMUEI, COBB
Portland, Jan. 10, 1864. WIS. JORDAN.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

A Regular Meeting of this Association will h
IA held at their rooms. Saturday. Jan. 23d 1854
at O'Clock r. NJ. precisely at which time the fol
10. ing question will DO up for discus
Resoired. That the "Maine Law" should b
amended by practical license law.
The public are cordially invited.
Per order,
jan2i dtd GEO II. sMARDoN. Rec. Soc.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

nNE second hand horizontal ENGINE, In good
~ repair. "a horse powers Boiler. - feet long.
% inches In diameter. with two iues. For further
particulars enquire of j C.. LIBBY, Rockland, Me-.
or ALPHEuS LIBBY, Portland.
y. c. LIBBY, Agent.
Roekland, Jan. l5, lsGi. janis d3Ws
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

NAME AND LOCATION.

The name Of this Company IL TnH Honn Insu-
RANCE COMPANY, Incorporated in 1850. and located
in the city OF New York.
The Capital Of said Company actually
paid uP in cash |: slooeoos~
1858. l.io4.7 q
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

CoAsrING ACCIDENTS. - More accidents
have occurred this season from boys coasting
in the streets than we have ever before heard
Of In any one season. They are caused, in a
great measure, by the carelessness of the lads.
Thursday man was Knocked down by one
Of these sleds on Fore street, near the Portland
Company's Works, and his shoulder was dis
located.
Yesterday aman whose name we understood
TO be Hone, was knocked down in the same
place, by sled running between his legs. His
shoulder blade was fractured and he received
such injuries in the head that the blood poured
out Of his ears. His situation last evening
was said to be dangerous.
A lady was knocked down on Maple street
Thursday. This Is street in which the lads
are not allowed to coast. But the boys do not
seem TO conflne themselves to the streets set
apart for their use, but take any one where the
coasting is good.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

PORTLAND. ME-, Jan. 81, 1884
DR0POSALS will be received by the undersigned
Il at this Office, until Monday, the sih of Febru-
AIRY next for supply ing and delivering at New Fort
Prebe, In Portland Harbor, or before the LIST day
Of May, 1854, the following Piles, viz.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23

The undersigned will continue the business at the
old stand of Cobb Jordan and soiieits cont inu-
ance Of the favors OF the friends of the old firm and
the public.
janis d3ws w 8 JORDAN
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-23
MARK II. DUNNELL,
Attorney at Law.
WASHINGTON, d. q.

NJ ii. ID will prosecute suits In the Supreme Court
OF The United States; give special attention to prac.
having business in any of the Departments OF the
Government jan ~ dina w2in2