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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-11-28
Maatinr 4 the City Hall.

Notwithstanding the dark and Indictment
state of the evening, and the unpleasant con-
dition of the streets, the City Hall was com
paetly filed last evening by ladies and gentle
men drawn together by the announcement
that Rev. GEO. L. WALKER, of State street
Church, would repeat the discourse he preached
on the occasion Of the recent Thanksgiving.
For the hour and half that the audience
were together, we never witnessed more per-
feet attention, and never heard discourse de-
livered that seemed to us to be received with
more general iayor:T MaB8Ham1
The meeting was opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr.. ALLEN, of Chestnut street Church,
and before and after the sermon there was
singing by quartette Of gentlemen and ladies
under the lead of Mr.. j. L. SHAW.
The sermon occupied about an houruin tie
delivery, and was devoted mainly to showing
why the present Thanksgiving stands out be-
yond and towers above all preceding ones in
significance and importance, and what great
issues have been recently settled by the en-
phatic voice Of the people--a voice SO over
whelming that the great bulk of the defeated
minority bow gracefully to the popular YER
dict. Should We attempt even an outline OF
the discourse we should do injustice to the
speaker. Suffice it to say, therefore, that it
was noble, heightened, christian effort, and
did great credit to the head and heart of its
talented author, and was worthy of the envia-
BILE reputation he has acquired in this COM
munity as thinker, a writer and speaker
We had never before heard Mr. Walker, and
were not prepared for the ease and graceful
ness OF his delivery, the naturalness of his
gesticulation, the pleasantness OF his voice or
the dstinctness Of his enunciation, though we
we're prepared for the beautiful simplicity of
his style Of composition and the irresistible
force of his logic.
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Board of Trade.

A meeting of the Board of Trade, was held
at their rooms Saturday evening. President
Hersey in the chair
John M. Wood, v. C. Hanson, Ebenezer
Wentworth and S. B. A. Luf kin were elected
members of the Board.
Certain names were proposed for member
ship, which by the bylaws stand over to the
next meeting. f8GH
Jonas II. Perley, Esq, from the Committee
on Pilotage, reported that the Committee had
given the subject careful consideration, and
recommended a system of voluntary pilotage.
He also submitted some rules and regulations
governing pilotage.
Mr.. j. L. Farmer moved that the subject
matter be indefinitely postponed.
The motion was supported by Mr.. Farmer
and opposed Messrs. Perley and Shurtleff.
After considerable discussion the report was
accepted, and on motion of Mr.. Woodman,
was laid over until the next meeting for ac-
ton.
Mr.. Hersey, from the committee on Rail-
roads and steamboats,, submitted report up
on the subject of better and more regular CON-
munication between Portland and some Of the
eastern ports-recommending the establish
ment of regular lines of small, fast sailing
vessels to some four or Eve places, (promis-
ing the best results) which now are not reach
ed at all regularly--and also winter COM
munication with such PLACES as steamers are
Withdrawn from, for two or three months In
the year.
In order to carry this out, the committee
suggest the organization of company under
the title of the Eastern Packet Co, with a
capital OF $40 900 or $4,000, to be subscribed
by those interested in this city, and the places
proposed to connect with, for the purpose of
purchasing or building suitable vessels for the
business. They also suggest the appointment
of committee TO procure the necessary sub
scriptions, with power to appoint an agent,
or agents to visit the east, if they deem it
necessary.
The report was accepted, and MessIs. w. L.
Southland, w. s. Dana, and O. M. Marrett, to
which were added the President and Secretary,
were appointed committee to carry out the
details Of the recommendations in the report.
On motion of Mr., Farmer, it was voted that
the officers of the Board be requested to me-
morialize the proper authorities, for the es-
tabishment of powerful steam whistles at Cape
Elizabeth. Matinicus Rock, Quoddy Head
and such other points on the coast as may be
deemed necessary or desirable.
Adjourned.
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iron. WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.
Persons who have seen Richmond papers
Of Thursday, say they contain nothing Of in
terest about Sherman's progress in Georgia,
for the reason probably, that he has cut the
wires, or because they have been interrupted
by storm.
Eleven officers of the pirate Florida have
been sent from the old Capi'el Prison to the
q. s. steamer Wachusett, which vessel is now
lying in Hampton Roads ,9
President Lincoln was to-day presented by
a California hunter with chair, made of elk
horn, four large antlers forming the back,
which are set on the feet OF the snimal. A
number fladies apd gentlemen were present
4 passenger who arrived here IN the mail
beat to-day, Gays that as he was yesterday
coming from City Point to Fortress Monroe
our guab1as on the route were actively shell.
ing the woods,
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The Opera.

Campbell q Castles English Opera Troupe
occupied last Friday and Saturday evenings
at Deering Hall in rendering Balfe's Bohemi-
an Girl, an opera which has always been high
ly esteemed by all lovers of operate music.
Its peculiarly touching melodies ana It's
Gypsy chOruses have made it q fayorite Wher-
ever performed. This troupe, taken altogeth-
er, is probably the best company for render
ing English opera ever organized in this
country.
The Seguin troupe, celebrated in its day,
was organized in England, and Mr.. Seguin
and his wife, who took the leading roles, were
artists of great merit, and obtained a world
wide reputation. Madame Jacques, aJewess,
sang with them, and her vocal powers were
extraordinary, and yet she did not acquire
that reputation in New York city to which
she was fairly entitled. Her musical powers
were not appreciated except by a few, and
why we could never understand.
Mr.. Brazier, the tenor of the Seguin troupe,
was one of the best we ever heard But few
have ever excelled him. BE was large port
ly person, and his voice was we'll cultivated,
full, mellow and highly sympathetic. But
some OF these noble voices are hushed in
death, and we return to the living ones.
The troupe now performing in Deering Hall
come to us highly recommended, and have
thus far been well patronized by our citizens.
The rendering of the Bohemian Girl has been
highly satisfactory to those who heard it, and
the public expectation has not been disap-
pointed. 4a 1gs bagl
This evening this troupe viii give us Mari
tana, an opera in three acts; music by w. v.
Wallace, libretto by E. Fitzball. This opera
we have never heard, but it is well spoken Of
by musical critics. In reading the libretto we
notice that the music abounds in arias, cava-
tinas, romanzas, ballads and choruses. We
judge from that and what we have heard and
the talent of this company, there is rich
musical banquet in store for our citizens this
evening.
This opera is founded on the story OF Don
Cesar de Bazan, which has furnished album
dance of materials for several dramas both in
English and French, and now they are made
W oPCoh w uo III bhC lauSuaSC Vi muSlCs lie
plot is an interesting one, and contains many
exciting scenes wherein the strongest passions
OF our nature are exercised and developed.
II the music is so composed and arranged as
to fully express the varying passions, emotions
and sentiments Swallowed forth in the libretto,
then this opera may be reckoned in the first
class.
We have not space to give the plot, nor is it
necessary, because 1t is sung in English, and
the printed programme gives the cue to the
story. We anticipate very full house on this
occasion, and are well persuaded that the au-
dience will be highly pleased and gratiHed.
There are some forty persons connected with
this troupe, and their expenses are heavy,
while their charges for admission to such a
musical exhibition as they give are quite mod
crate. We believe the hall will be crowded to
hear this new opera this evening. Secure
your seats early, and then you viii be sure of
good ones. Be prepared for rush.
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By TELEGRAPH
TOTHE
Portland Daily Press,
.The Enqlssh Peace Address.

81
X iii kF GA q WASHINGTON. Nov. 27. y
About six weeks ago Mr.. Joseph Parker, OF
Manchester, England, arrived at New York,
bringing with him peace address rom the
subjects OF Great Bri ain and Ireland, with
letter from Sir Henry De Houghton to Gov.
Seymour, who declined formally to receive it,
assigning as a reason that 1t should be given
to the President of the United States the lat
ter being the only authorized channel of com
munication between other nations and the cit
liens OF the United States, and besides Gov.
Seymour said his official position did not an
thorize him to accept an address in, behalf of
other States, and it would be better to with
draw the document until after the Presiden-
tial election, SO as to avoid the appearance of
interfering with the canvass.
Mr.. Parker c0nformed to these objections.
and having arrived here last week, addressed
note to Secretary Seward, stating that he
naa been deputed to this country to convey an
aodress to the people of the United States,
and desired the honor of an Opportunity Of
presenting it to the President.
10 this Mr.. Seward replied, that before an
swering the letter it was desirable to be fur
Their informed if Mr. Parker had authority OF
the Government Of Great Britain and Ireland
for the purpose referred TO, and whether his
mission had been made known to the dplo-
matte agent of that Government near the
government OF the United States.
Mr.. Parker replied by saying that the ad-
dress he had the honor Of bringing to this
country, containing the signatures of some
$4,000 OF his countrymen, from peer to arti-
Fan, was not from the Government of Great
Britain, nor from any political party, but sim
ply an expression of the earnest desire of
Great Britain to sec peace restored again to
this continent. s.a
The correspondence closed by q note from
the Secretary of State, in which he said that
the Government Of the United States could
not receive the address. and that the request
for an interview with the President is there
fore declined. We
This address has already been published,
and is signed by many Southern svmpathizers,
who ask the Government of the United States
to cease hostilities against that section of the
country. The intention now is to present the
address to Congress at the approaching ses-
sion. & - :. & a
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AID 10 FREEDMEN.-W. j. Smyth, Esq, OF
New York, is in Canada. as agent for the
Freeomen,s helief Association, soliciting aid
from the Canadians. He is well received, and
N. Willis, D. D. LII. D., T. Haunting and John
Mcdonald, M. N. F., thus encourage Mr..
Smyth, by saying to the public in the Toronto
Globe, among other thing: in Britain. Mon
treal and elsewhere warm response has been
given to the Associations appeal, and we
sincerely hope that Toronto will not be be-
hind"
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Portland Soldiers, Home.

The following soldiers were admitted and
left the Portland Soldiers Home for the week
ending Nov. Goth:
Admitted-RobertD Douglass, Co. G, Sth Me,
Orestes Sanbourn, Co. /, Both Me; Charles
Cobleigh, Go. E, 14th N. H; Bradley ]. Childs,
Co. B. 18th Me; Isaac L. Brown, Co. E, 9th
Ne; VIM. L. Allen, Go. H, LIST Me. Heavy
Artillery; Henry K. White, Co. A, 9th Me.
Left-Robert Douglass, left for Gen. Hos
pital; Chas. Cobeigh, left for Gen. Hospital,
N. H.; Orestes Sanbourn, Bradley j. Childs,
Isaac L. Brown, Henry 4. White, William L.
Allen, left for their homes.
81 ~ VIM FL. PLUMMER A GENT
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From Ne,c Orleans,

NEW York, Nov. 81.
The Herald's New Orleans correspondent
writing under date of 18th, says Brig. Gen.
Morgan l.. Smith has succeeded Maj. Gen.
Dana, in command of troops at and around
Viokshurg. @
Rebel cotton runners, guerrilas and plum
derers have been almost entirely cleared out
of the Baton Rouge district, and our lines have
been extended in that region.
1t is said that SCOTS cavalry, for some time
80 active In Louisiana, having been ordered to
Join Hood, mutined and went home.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-11-28

AccIDEET.-One of the laborers engaged in
coaling steamship Peruvian, was severely in
jured Saturday morning, by falling from the
platform leading from the shed to the ship into
the dock. He struck his head against the side
Of the vessel, iracturing his skull, and was in
ternally injured, He was rescuedf from drown
ing by means of rope fastened round his
body, and was taken into the Inspectors room,
from whence he was conveyed home. His
mama ia Gonhran
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-11-28

TAKE A LooK.-The public are invited to
call and examine that beautiful set Of furs in
Susskraut's window, which is to be given away
at Sons of Temperance Festival, at New City
Hall, on Tuesday evening next. Also the
pattern Overcoat to be seen in the window of
Lewis, Rollins q Bonds Clothing Store. They
are all superior goods. Tickets are already
in good demand.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-11-28

TWELFTH MAINE.-The veterans who have
returned, will be paid off in the course of day
or two-as soon as the pay rolls can be pre-
pared. Those who remain here are comfort
ably lodged in the new City Building, where
the cooking is done for them. Several of them
have expressed to us their qualification at be-
ing in SO good quarters, and being so well
provided for.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-11-28

DEATH OF A SoLDIER-Frederick A.
Warehouse, son of Elbridge G.. Warehouse,
Esq, Of Philadelphia, died on the I'd instant,
from the effects of a wound received. while on
picket duty in front of Petersburg. His father
formerly resided in this city, was ap-inter, and
for a time, some rs years ago, published the
Daily Courier. He is now Assistant Surveyor
in the Revenue Department at Philadelphia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-11-28
The State Normal School
Opened Aug. 24th, at Pennington

FNiHE School is now in successful operation under
n the following teachers: Mr.. A r. KELSEY
Mr.. GEoReB NJ. GAGE, MISS ANNIE JOHNSON.
Winter session of ten weeks will commence on
TUESDAY Dec. It'll.
CANDIDATES for admitfance must be sixteen wears
old, If females, and seventeen years, if males and
must declare their intention to become teachers in
the public schools Of the State. No pledge will be
required from pupils to remain connected with the
school for any definite length OF time. s'-ri
Applicants will be required to show reasonable
familiarity with the principles of Reading and Spell
ing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, and History OF
the United States; and to present testimonials OF
good character and prospective aptitude for the
work of teaching. Az
Persons attending the Normal School will be per.
mitted to pass both ways over the Androscoggin
Railroad for one fare.
No CHARGE FOR TUITION. INCIDENTAL FRKs 81
More particular information will be furnished on
application to Mr.. p. Kelsey. at Fa mington
go e. WESTON, Superintendent.
Oct 27-deod& w4w ~
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THE Address ip behalf of the Home for
Aged, INDECENT Females, by Rev. Mr.. Hewes
Of Park Street Church, which was to have
been delivered in High Street Church last
evening, was postponed to next sunday even
ing, when it will be delivered at High Street
Church.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-11-28

Denunctation of Congress by Rebel Journals,
New York, Nov. 81.
Late rebel papers, among them Macon,
montgomery, Augusta and Charleston jour-
nais are hlled with articles illustrating the
bitterness OF the different factions of the chiy-
airy towards each other, and their intestine
They denounce JEFF. Davis, the Rebel Con.
gress, and the whole mushroom government
at Richmond. - - =
The wholesale CONSUMPTION has stirred up a
storm of indignation. r.
Davis is accused Of design to make him
self an unrestralned DICTATOR and it is prophe-
sled that he will ere long reap the whirlwind
A convention of electors is called to protest
against his attempts to muzzle the press, and
condemnation of secret session of the rebel
congress is expressed in the strongest terms.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-11-28

THoAAsr0N, Me-, Nov. 26.
The guard house on the west side of the
State Prison was attacked by the convicts at
closing time this evening. They succeeded in
tearing down flight of steps and ascending
the wall, over which four of them made their
escape. One was found seated in lime kiln !;
three swan the river, one of whom was drown
ed. The other two escaped to the woods (;
and one was subsequently, captured, The
other, Capt. Collins, the Calais Bank raider,
managed to get of. a 4an
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-11-28

Late Hattie Betavee31 MERIDIAN and EarIu,
New YORK, Nov. 81.
A dispatch from Gen. Lee is printed in
which he claims the fight between Sheridan's
cavalry and Early's army, at Foods Hills last
Tuesday, as a rebel victory, in which one
brigade of rebel cavalry pursued two divisions
ofour cavalry eight or ten miles, and that our
forces left their killed and wounded behind.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-11-28

WE are requested to state that Byron Heath,
the man who was killed at Cape Elizabeth two
weeks ago, was at work for Mr., Albert +. Han
naford at the time, and not for John Hanna
ford as was stated. ~ iasa u
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Provost NIarshaps Office.
FIRST DISTRICT. MAINE.

& : = ~ y
NAMES of persons who were drafted in LIST Dis
IN frict under the draft of 1864, aud exempted,
from Oct 3lst to Nov. 20 ioclusise;- saA
BRIDaToN-Gecrge Hale, furnished substitute;
Charles Bennett, ENLISTED before DRAFT. 4 q 81
BALDwIN-Robert Storey. in service; Richard +.
Chase in service by substitute before draft simon
SanboTn, nonsresidence
SEGA ao-Wiism 8. Phipney, furnished substi-
tute; Jason Martin, nop-residence.
EAPLEs-Robert Mason, di ability; Daniel Brsck-
EFT. dead; Horatio D. Torrey, disability; Edwarch
Richardson, do; iOsboTne Chaplin, 90; Andrew
Chute, non-reEidence; Henry j. Chaplin, in SER
vice. n
LIM1NaToN-Nathaniel Staples, furnished substi.
tute
KENEEBUEKPoRT-Joseph W. Fairfield furni b.
ed substitute; Benry Goodwin do; Charles n.
Littleheld do; Sam1s G.. Wdes, Disability: Sam
uel Rounds, Jr., do; Joseph b.. Jeffry furnished
substitute; Elias Hanscom, do; Alexander Rounds,
disability: aDdo Cleaves, furnished substitute
Ivory Cluf, disability; Erastus Wilder, furnished
substitute; Sherman Q Hutchns, d..
CHARLES III. DOUGHTY,
Capt. and Provost Marshal LIST Dist OF Maine.
Nov A-d3t
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NEW YORK. Nov. 26.
The steamships City of London and Borus-
STA sailed to-day, taking out 81 100000 in
specie.
Gold closed at 224 "a At Gallaaher's eve
ming stock board, gold 2.2T SO.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-11-28

PERsoNAL.-Hon. Schuyler Colfax of Indi-
ana, Speaker of the House of Representative
in Congress, has arrived in town, and is stop
ping at the Preble House.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-11-28

THE ENGLISH OPERA-We are gratified
to learn that the lack of accommodation ac-
corded to the representatives of the press on
the opening evening-and which was noticed
by the Argus as well as the Press7was not
the result Of intentional disrespect, but grew
out of the unpleasant friction of the opening
night. Mr.. HoUGH, the Agent, seems disposed
TO extend every possible courtesy to the news
paper press, expecting such return only by
way of notice, as the merits of the performance
and the company shall warrant The Soon
ditions" were highly favorable Saturday even
ing for just judgment, which will be found
fully and freely expressed in another column.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-11-28

WE are glad to learn that Mr.. Jeremiah
Buxton of Yarmouth, who was SO severely in
jured Friday, Is ina comfortable condition,
and win in all probability recover from his in
iuries aauaa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-11-28

THE American Illustrated newspapers for
this week have been received at the book and
periodical store of A.. Robinson, No. 81 Ex-
change street.
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PARADE-Two companies Of the U. S. 17th
Infantry, from Fort Preble, under command
Of Major Andrews, paraded our streets last
Saturday, and presented fine apnearance.
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TEMPERANCE JoURNAL.--Mr. FRANK G.
RICH, who has for some time had the editor
ial charge of this paper, retires with the last
number, assigning as a reason an incompetency
of support. Mr.. Rich has made good paper,
and we shall be sorry to lose him from the
editorial fraternity. 1t is to be hoped that the
Journal may not languish, for one paper in
Law" and in the city which claims the honor
of being the residence of the "Father of that
Law" should find generous support, and
such support we trust may yet be accorded
to the. Journal l H EI
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FOREIGN ExPoRTs.-The total value of
foreign exports from this port last week
amounted to $l02,OS5,12.
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EDUCATIONAL.
Fryeburg Academy.

VvaE Winter Term of this Institution will com
Il mence Wednesday, Dec 7th. under the charge OF
Mr.. Il. + Ambrs Sc, A b. Principal. Mr. Chsrles
D BaTows, A. Assistant. Miss Ellen A. Ba :
Fryeourg, nov u.s. ls64-d1wSw2w
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SAILING OF THE. STEA4ER.--Steamship
Peruvian. Capt. Ballantine, sailed from this
port for Liverpool, Saturday afternoon. She
took out So passengers, and a cargo from New
York.
The Nova Scotian, Capt. Wylie, will sail
pext Saturday.