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The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01

The business world never has been more
active than in the past year. Traffic has been
all astir. Internal commerce has been on the
increase. Rail-cars and steamboats, have been
over burdened. Real estate has advanced IN
value. Emigration has taken strides west
ward. Public schools, colleges, and religious
institutions have been multiplying and dis
penang broadcast their richest blessings.
Health has seemed to smile upon all people.
No country or place, believe, has been visit
ed with any destructive plague Or disease.
History will record this as peculiarly healthy
year. As we stand In the parting between
the old and the new year, We shall see and
appreciate these good gifts Of Divine Provi-
dence,
But long will 1858 be remembered for its
great American Revolution, for Its mighty
struggle between freedom and slarery, right
and ssrong. As we look back we can see that
progress has been made for the right. Sue
cess has smiled upon the side of freedom and
frowned upon slavery. The dark cloud has
been gradually lifting up, letting in the light
of God and trNth upon the doubling, fearful
mind, so that now all have reason to feel that
freedom will have the first victory The Hun
garian Patriot, the British Chartist, the phi
lanthropist of the Emerald Isle, and the true
man everywhere, prays that it may be thus.
True hearts are indeed hopeful. They beliere
they see, and dare to do for the right. But
the battle is not over, the campaign is not
ended, but they will be, ere long, if we are de-
voted to the right.
1858 has brought deep sorrow to many
hearts, for the angel death has been active in
doing his work. The infant has faded and
gone; lovely youth have persisted like apple
blossoms the middle aged and the old have
passed away. Many brave soldier has fallen
on the battlefield or breathed his last Ia the
camp. How many homes have been made
desolate and sad the past year! How many
tombstones will bear the date Of 1858!
But we should SO number these days Of sad
ness as to apply our hearts unto wisdom. We
should learn that our yeals are Heeting,
''Ahd like mufaed drums are beating
Funeral marches to ths grave"
We should realize that a. our friends de-
crease In number on earth, they increase in
the spirit-liie; that as our earthly joys fade,
our spiritual brighten. II we use these Attic
tive dispensations Alright we shall be made
stronger and better.
At the close Of the year we should review
ito record and observe infinitely the facts of
Its diary. We should examine the good and
the bad, that we may know just how we stand,
that We may see whether we have been true
or false, whether we have been faithful to
home, country and God, whether we have lent
our influence for freedom, for the diffusion Of
knowledge, for the growth Of good principles.
II we have done well in the past, we should
DO better the ensuing year. II VIC will we
can crowd 1854 with noble words and deeds,
90 that Its close shall be fraught with peace,
JOY and hope. WEsrBRooK.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01
Emancipation Celebration.

To-day ushers in the first anniversary of an
event which, rising high above party consid-
eratlons, should be hailed with rejoicing by
every friend Of humanity.
Whatever the dreful curse Of slavery, or
the unspeakable blessing OF liberty, such has
been the uniform Interpretation of the consti-
tuition by the highest judicial authority, that
slavery could be abolished by no legal mode,
save by an act of the several states in which
it exists. Neither the Government nor Con-
gress could take a step toward emancipation.
Executive and legislative interference, then,
being thus prohibited, and nothing remaining
but moral power to influence public sentiment
touching the wickedness Of slavery, It was re-
served for rebellion, In the providence of God,
to prepare the way for the final overthrow of
a system which was itself the cause OF the re-
bellion.
1t were needless to speculate upon the I'm
mediate occasion of this terrible outbreak.
Whether 1t was the result of Northern agitation
or Southern violence it matters little. One
thing Is morally Standardization and Slave
ry cannot peacefully co-exist under the same
government. All compromises to this end
have invariably proved futile, and all future
attempts would doubtless reach the same re-
suit. In their nature they are antagonistic.
Few persons doubt the inherent wrong of
slavery. Testimony to this point is essentially
the same North and South. Nor is there less
doubt at the North as to the criminality of the
rebellion. That the rebellion at all hazards
must be crushed, is the almost universal SEN
tinlent.
It's a source Of unmingled joy, therefore,
that, free from the judicial restraints which
the constitution imposes, highway Is provi-
dentially opened whereby an evil may be re-
moved which is inimical to the constitution
and which is continually sapplng the founda-
ton of liberty.
1t Is In this spirit that, as friends Of the
Union and the Constitution, and desiring fully
to secure and perpetuate the blessings Of lib
erty, we should celebrate the anniversary of
Emancipation, and thus Justify the action Of
Government In proclaiming freedom 10 mil
lions of the oppressed In our land. Banishing
sectarian prejudice and party prediction let
us to-day assemble to commemorate an event
which challenges the 'considerate judgment
OF mankind" and will assursdly meet the
"gracious favor of Almighty God"
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01
The Prsss.---A Word Personal.

For several weeks past, the Proprietors Of
the Press, determined to be up with the de.
mands Of the city and State, have been con-
sidering the propriety Of enlarging both their
daily and weekly issue. They have even made
partial preparations to do so, so far, at least,
as to procure the material necessary for the
change.
But after reviewing the whole matter, and
considering the prospects of business adver-
Using for the next two or three months, they
have concluded-wisely, we know those who
have been conversed with upon the subject
will admit, upon examination-to defer the
enlargement of the daily for the present; but
they stand ready to do so, and will do SO, Just
as soon as the crowd Of advertisements upon
their space requires curtailment of the news
and miscellaneous reading matter We earn
estly hope that, with the opening Of the spring
business, say the first of April, We may see the
way clear, Notwithstanding the exorbitant
prices of printing stock, to consummate the
long cherished purpose Of making paper
whose generous size Will not only accommo-
date the increasing business advertising of our
city, but enable US to give that space TO Liter
airy, Scientific, Agricultural, Biographical and
Moral subjects, which their great Importance
demands. Such is the purpose we have in
view, and until it is realized, and the PRESS
shall appear In proportions as liberal as the
medium size dailies of much larger cities, we
shall feel that we have not had that measure
Of success which enterprise should win, and
which the public spirit of Portland should sus-
tain.
The MAINE STATE PRESS, the weekly edi-
ton issued from this Office, goes forth on this
New Years week, greatly enlarged and i'm
proved. We have, at large increase Of ex-
pense Tor paper and materials, added to its
size Deer thirty per cent, or nearly one-third
putting 1t into quarto form, with new head,
and1 made up with special reference to the
wants Of the loyal families of Maine. 1t Is
now the largest paper In the State, and larger
than any other political Journal In New Eng
land, and yet the price remains unchanged.
OF course, in making this enlargement, we
look for, and expect to receive, liberal access
sions to our subscription list. 1t is the paper
In Maine for Army Correspondence from the
Maine Regiments; 1t gives full market reports
and nm extensive shipping list, and Is conf
IDENTIFY recommended to the loyal people in
the country as the best made-up family paper,
having political character, within our bor-
ders. We invite attention to the Prospectus
for 1894 which will be found in the weekly
edition.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01

aliment. 1t is day when only that which lie
dead and should be buried would turn back
the index upon the nations dial-plate, and
settle down upon institutions founded In fraud,
perpetuated by violence, having for their end
such purposes only a. dishonor God, and con-
vert men either into tyrants or AFFECT slaves.
At such time, with hopes buoyant, faith
clear, confidence strong, and life vigorous, we
wish all our numerous readers "a Happy
New Year."
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01

- The Charleston correspondent of the
Boston Herald says: see by the papers
shat there Is good deal Of uneasiness at the
North because the navy There is Idle. LET
me say In reply that II the people at the North
only knew the reason why we are idle they
would stop their grumbIing. In due season
they win have chance to rejoice over the
doings before Charleston. To prove that this
II no idle statement am willing to wager one
hundred dollars with any northern grnmbler
that, If everything works according to the
plan laid out. Charleston will be occupied by
The Union forces sixty days from date
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01
FROM MIDNIGHT TO MORNING.

m O0&s
OR TEE Anniversary OF THE PRocIAMAsto
January /, 1884,
What time the midnight wrapped our sky,
And every star that cleaned on high
Afrghted fed the canopy,
Each streaming ray and guiding light
Gone from the reach of mortal sight;
Faith raised her eye to Heaven and said,
God, are right and justice dead,
And truth from earth forever feds
And Heaven replied with lifted rod,
BE still---and kno W that lam Cod"l
What time oppression's power unfurled
Its Gag Of treason to the world,
And threats Of vengeance rashly hurled,
WithlIp of ssorn and heart Of pride,.--
Vengeance is mine" the Lord replied.
What time the impious builders made
Their shameless boast Of strength, and said
Our corner stone in blood is laid,
And jubilant raised the cup and quaded.--.
'Wh0 siffefh in the Hsarens laughed"
What time our brave and hammered host,
The patriot pride. the nations boast,
by mountain gorge and stormy coast
swept onward to the bloody strife,
Resolved to save the nations life;
And struggling, ali. so oft in vain,
Left thousands Of the noble slain
On many field Of mortal pain,
And bowed their heads in sore defeat,
Driven to surrender or retreat;
What time our statesmen ALTERING stood
And connseled for our selfish good,
Gods higher plan mot understsod,.
While yet our arms in battle failed,
And still our hosts their banners trailed;..-
Then In the nations sovereign name
The call to prayer and fasting came;
And hearts in selfish grief and shame
Asked Of the Lord, with bitter pride,
To staad upon the nations side.
Then from Jehovahs presence spoke
This voice :--"no more my name invoke;
Go break the bondmen's every yoke
The heavy burdens quick undo
THE ia the fact choose FOR toa.''
Who In my mercy darcs to trust,
Let him remember God Is jasft
60 raise your brother from the dust
Nor stand 10 impious mockery there
To vex the heavens with idle prayer.
The nation groaned In pain and pride;
While Goddess nlen their God defed,
BY constitutions jssfifed.-
And swors with wrath like Pharaoh's--"No,
We will NOT let the people CO.!
Opowerless wrath Gods time is come,
To plead for his own poor and dumb
And wise men are % fools become.
While the grand march Of his DEGREES
Keeps times with mans Necessities
Thanks unto God for wisdom then
To inspire the hearts Of better men;
For grace to guide the immortal pen
Which traced those lines ofliving light,
Upon our nations darkest night
o darkness yrsir o night Of fearsi
o blessed dawn Of better years,
When God for his oppressed appears
And in the mystery Of bis Ways,
Makes the weak wrath Of man his praise.
Hail DAY Of Freedoms second birth.
With music and with solemn mirth
Send the glad tidings round the earth =
While dawning peace, with mercy blent,
Beams in the Frightening ORIENT
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01
CEAEBkAHlON
o.
EMANCIPATION.

The First Anniversary of the Proclamation
Of Freedom, the great War Measure Of the
Government, will be celebrated by the people
ofPortland and vicinity, on Friday next, jan
uary 1, 1894, In the New City Hall, at ~
o'clock, noon.
The following Is the order Of arrangements: :
Venerable Citizens,
The Governor OF the State and STAT. the Sec.
rotary Of State. and the Superintendent
of Common Schools,
The Clergy,
Tue Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council.
Judges Of the United States and State Courts.
0nsss Of the Army and Navy ON furIoush de.
tached service.
The Collector the Port and other officers,
The Postmaster and Assistants,
The President Of the Board of Trade and the
President Of the Maine Charitable Mechanic Assoc-
The Chaplain. Reader. and Orator,
NfA The Ofkccrs Of the day
and
The Committee Of Arrangements
tall Of whom are requested to meet in the
Senate Chamber at IL past II A. NJ will be
conducted to the platform by the United States
Marshal aad his Assistants.
The Hall will he open for the public at II
O'Clock A. NJ.
The following gentlemen have been selected
- the oflcers for the occasion =
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

To CoSsuMPrrvKs.-The Rev. z. A. Wilson's
Remedy for Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Coughs. Colds, and al Throat and Lung Affections,
together with pamphlet giving the prescription and
short history OF his case. ear be obtained Of
H.H. HAY, Druggist.
Junction Of Middle and Free sts.. Portland
jan1 ID WIN
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01
Eclectic Medical Immrlmary.
TO the LADIES.

Tn. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies' vi 0
~ need medical adviser, TO call st his rooms, Ne.
Srenpls Street, which they viii ind arranged for
their especial accommodation.
Or. H.'s Eclectic Rsnovating Medicines are unrival
led In eAcacy and superior virtue In regulating all
Female Irregularities. Their action 10 specific and
certain Of producing relief In short time,
Ladies Will Sad Invaluable In all cases Of oh.
struetions after all other remedies have been tried In
vain. Nis purely vegetable. containing nothing In
the least nurious 70 The health. and may be taken
with perfbct safety at all tinss.
Sent any part ofsAs country With fsll directions
N.B.-LADIEe desiring nay consult one eftAsif
ownsex. Alady Of experience In constant attend
sncs. janl dkwly
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01

WKDNKsDAV Dec 50, 1853
AT market l02o hcf cattle. LIS stores. 500 Sheep
- shosts, $50 fat Aexs.
PRIcrs-Bsg ode Higher prices were obtain
ed to-day, aud we advance our quotations. Extra
50 1919; first guilty 0o9s 80; second 2691 Is;
third 1901.
ticed.
Goes and Caires- Sales S27 81. S5. 50, "A and 50.
Small Stores-vwy few offered. iearings sS9lS
two year old 2oSo
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01
il III W !" HI
DIR. j. y. HUGHES
Can BB FOUND AT MIS-
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS,
Ne. Temple Street,

WakRE he can be consulted privately, and with
w the utmost confidence by the afflicted, ct ali
hour daily, nom A. u. to or. ~.
br. II. addresses those who are suffering under the
smiction Of private disease, whether afisinr from
impure eonnsction the terrible vice Of seliabuse
Dev0ting his entire time to that particular branch of
the IN sdicsl profssson, he feels warranted in GUAR
ASrnsfHs CusH IN ALL CAsEs, whether OF long
standisg or recently contracted, entirely removing
the drsSs Of disease nom the system and making 8
perfect and PERMANENT CURE. 'H
He would call the attention Of the sf1ieted to the
iaet Of bis long standing and we'll earned reputation
furnishing sucient assurance Of his skill and sac
cess
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01
Parsons' Celebrated Cough Candy

retails only II ct per or the cure Of Bros.
cAitis Hoarseness. Coughs. Code. and irritation Of
the Throat. Being wholly free from all disagreeabls
TASTE II is peculiarly sdspsd to the above dissasesia
Children Is we'll Is adulta Prepared BY SNORT
wArzRHousS. Apothecariss. corner Of Free and
Middle streets, Portland Me- The highest tsstinoa.
als can be given Of the hyperion qualities Of this ex.
eellent Cough Remedy For sale By all Druggiats.
Portland. Oct. a. 1853. smsdkwsow
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01
Official Notice.
MAYORS OFFICE, [
Portland, January LIST, 1883. J

MAYORS OFFICE,
Portland, January LIST, 1883.
The bells Of the city will be rung to-day,
half an hour after sunrise, half an hour before
noon, and half an hour after sunset; nation
81 salute will be fred between the hours of
ii and IL O'Clock; the American flag will be
displayed from the public buildings during the
; day and 1t Is requested that flags be also dis
played from the shipping in the harbor-iD
commemoration of the great war measure Of
the Government, the Proclamation Of Free
dom. JACOB MCCLELLAN, Mayor
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01
CAUTION TO TIE PUBLIC.

Every Intelligent and thiakinr person must know
that remedies handed out ffom general use should
have their shlca,y established BY welte.tsd expe-
risace In the hands Of regularly educated physi-
clan. whose preparatory study dts him for all the
da.iss be INST falai Jet the country s flooded With
poor nostruns and curs-alis purportinR TO be the
best in the world. which are not ouly usess but al.
ways Injurious The unfortunate should be rAKrrc-
uLAn In selecting his physician, Il 10 Iamentabe
tsnts are made miserable with ruined constitutions
By msltreatmsnt from inexperienced physicians In
general practice; for II point goa rally conceded
agemeat OF these complaints should sngross the
whole time Of those who would be competent and
sacc sssfal In their treatment and cure The mex
psrisnced general practitioner. having neither OPP
porsunity ~ time TO make hmsclf acquainted with
their pathology. commonly pusrues one system of
treatment. In most casos making indsc riminafe
use Of that antiquafed and dangerous weapon, Mer.
curry.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01

The patent Belle Monte Skirt.
A full sssstment Of this new style Skirt. at An.
DERsoNs Joop Skirt and Corset Depot. under
Mechanics' Hall. dscls dan
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01

READ DE-. HUaHEs advertisement. in another
column. In his speciality DR.. Hughes 10 unequalied
by any ply scian in this country.
jan1 WY
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01

A NEsLBcrED Coueu. CoLD, An In
kIrArED on SoRB THROAT, IL allowed
70 progress. results In serious Pulmon-
sry Bronchial and Asthnatic Diseases,
oftentimes incurable. BRowx's BRoH.
cnrAL TGocHKs reach directly the Of.
fected parts, and give almost immedi-
ate relief. For Breschifis, Asfhma, Ca
tarrA. and Consssmpfipe Conshs, the
Troches are useful. Pabiic Speakers
and Singers should have the Troches to
claar And afrou ethan fhA Vofa> lfsf;
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01

1T No. 4. FnEE s1REEr, PORTLAND One Of the
best assortments q NEW YEARS PRESENTS
ever offered in thifcity. Call and See.
~ The Sign RAIDS LANE 3 TOLEMAN.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01

s@The Richmond Examiner of late day
says that the rebel army 10 East Tennessee
has gone into winter quarters.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01

CAPS ELIzABKTH, July !, 1883.
SfR~- During my connection with the State Re.
form &hool. as teacher. l.. II. Atwood's Bitters
were htroducsd there and used with marked success
parti0larly In Bilious affections.
Yours, BE-, A.P. HILLMAN.
HANOVER, Ne, Oct. I, 1861.
Dee Sjrs-I have used L. II. Atwood's Bitters
for sene 10or Is years. have tried great number
Of msdicines br Dyspepsiabu without effect. These
me II this distressing complaint. Ny neighbors
havsalso been greatly benefited BY the use ofthen
JOEL HOW.
al e,care Of Cbuaferfeits and base imifafioss,
son1 Of Which sigRed an" r., instead Of L. n
Afaood. The genuine 10 sigssd Z. p. Atrood. and
LABEL. conntsrsignet II. n. HAY, Dragsist. Port.
land Me-, SOLE General Agenf.
Tar sale ty respecsbis Dealers IN nedtoine sener.
ally. jyls 6msodkwl
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01
DIED.

In Fielding, ~. Mrs. Eunice Harmon. formerly Of
Portland, aged OyeArs.
In Saco. Nov.G Mrs. Martha Rumery. aged 50;
Esd. Mrs. Anna Noulton. aged 81 years months.
In Saco, Dec IL, Sarah Miken. aged Is years
month";: 18th, nrs Louisa Sawyer. aged Is years
months; also, ~ Jsbex s. Hanson. aged 50 years.
E-The funsual Of late Miss Sarah j. Stone will
take place this tGrida afternoon. at O'Clock, 1t tho
are invited.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01

In Biddeford. DE-. 10, William Moss and Miss Mary
Broadbent; 3mh, Jos w. Tarbox and Miss Eliza A.
Edwards, all of
In Gardiner. DC u, Chas. Lxnderkin and Miss
Sarah j. Moores, both of q.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01

MINIATURE ALMANAC.
EEs~1y.-..'...ss..... ....-......J0m0aHy 4.
eun rises. ...........7.3o High watsrdp ml.. 3&
AnermoooseF.. u e'oloek \. II ~ deg.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01

had heavy galss. aud washed away head rails. quar-
ter boats, split sails. &C.
Sch Hanoi, Highs rom Elizabethport for Bes-
leland, on Monday night and went to pieces. Crew
saved
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-01
FOREIGN PORTS.

At Shanghss Oct 76 ships Gen Putnam. Babsou,
ior Liverpool; Carrisgten: Watson, for Hong Kong
ana bach. . lsy days. q $500;
Or 18Th: Delaware. Gregg: Harvest Queen. Eilsry;
wv Seaver. snew, and Lizzie Boggs, Dizer, usosnd
Al Foochow Oct 2s. ship Andes. Armstrong. for
Shanghas; barks Nellie Merrill. Staples. and Ceres.
"A. Whsnpos DC. q: bark G Bunker. Cooper.
At Nacos Oct 81. chips Sarah Chase. Evans. and
Fanny Fern. Jordan, for Havana.
neliespopf. Durham Ksthsy. Rsnneii; Iyra. Che.
yer; Monsoon. Loriss; Nerwestsr. Crecksr: S.nl
nui ss ana Versailles. sssrSarns' ase. ''''
A. Yioilo Oct ., bark Bertha. raplsy. from Manila
for Shanshas.
Al St Helen. 9th nit. bark Burlington. oxnard. I'm
Al Csrdenss iSt6 Inst. brig. Surf. swostaud. from
Ell,xorth dE; fIsSonia, Lord d. Do; t..ns'
i0s Ss leonard se
~ Steele for Turks Island.
Ar at Bermuda 18th inst brig Eaton. Coal
tPer City of Manchester. at New rorh.l
Sailed from Liverpool 18th. Alhsmbris. Lucas. San
CID 18th. Endymion williams. New rork.
Ar q Leith 18th. Minnesota. psshon. Moptevidso.
Ar at Shields 18th, Chandler Price. Bourne, from
London.
Ar at Cardiff l4th. Eureka. Chandler. Bristol.
Sid l4th, Persia, Doans Callao; Byxantium. Hous.
ton. Montevidco.
Ar It Queenstown 18th. Eureka. Pickett. Baltimore
Ar at Shanghas Oct 9. Glencoe. Morgan, foochow.
Sid Oct 8. f0ang Greek. Taylor. Swallow; 18th.
Mary Cspsn. Abbott. Kanagawa; 18th. Sea Serpent,
Thorudike. Yokohama.
Ar At Palermo Dec eth. Mary c Dyer, Wallace. fm
Marseies.
Per steamship Persia, at New York;
Ar ct Liverpool 18th inst, Sunny side nm Boston.
Ent out At London 18th, Transit. fun Akyab.
Ar at Westport 18th, Onward. St John Nh
Ar at NagAsaki Sept 20, Cailiope. ShsIghae
Weymoufh, e. Dec ID. Ths Roadeia W oodworth
from CardiG for Portland. was abandoned lst inst In
lat e. lon g. with 10 feet water In hold. The crew
were picked up and landed here.
SPOKEN. "a
Dec n Ia. % .. Ion u. brig wsredals nom Bat'
more for Trinidad.