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The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMAC,
January u.
Nothing of special interest has transpred
within our lines for several days, and the ere
my appear to enjoy similar state of quiet.
Erroneous ideas have been promulgated by
the newspapers in regard to the extent of
supplies to the destitute hereabouts, under the
trade regulations OF the Treasury Department.
l am authorized to say that supplies will not
be furnished beyond the limits OF infantry oc-
eupation except in few special cases. None
whatever will be furnished except by permis-
sion and approval of Gen. Patrick, and none
will be allowed where doubt exists as to such
supplies being used or appropriated by parties
hostile to the Union cause. The most needy
and deserving OF our sympathizers will first
be furnished with the necessares of life, to a
limited extent only. The most stringent
course will be enforced TO prevent any NAL
appropriation of supplies.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN AND VETE-
RAN PRINTER.-Arthur Shirley, Esq, one of
our Oldest citizens, and the oldest printer in
the State, died Wednesday night. For many
years past he has been totally blind, having
lost his eyesight from proofreadiDg. Some
weeks since he suffered a paralytic attack,
from which he, In measure, recovered. Mon
day last he was again attacked with it, and
fell into state of insensibility, from which
he did not recover, but gradually sank away
into the arms OF death. characteristic
sketch Of him, from the pen of '.w,'' may be
found in another column.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

THEATRE.-This evening is the last oppor-
tunity our citizens will have to witness the
representation of the drama Of ''The Ticket
of Leave Man." Those who have not seen it
should make use of This opportunity. 1t is
one of the most interesting plays ever per-
formed upon the stage in this city, and the
characters are all ably sustained. Our citizens
are under obligations to Mr.. Willard for the
treat he has afforded them this week, His
company Is an able one, and the public have
been delighted with their performances.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22
Municipal COurt.-Jan. 20.

james Davis, for drunkenness and disturb
ance, was fined SO and costs.
Margaret Wallace, on a complaint charging
her with attempting to poison the family OF
Mr.. c. V. Bosworth, In default of sureties in
the sum of $4,000, for her appearance at the
March term of the S. J..Court, was committed
to Jail. H.. Deane for State; J. H. Williams
for prisoner.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

RECRUITS 240 recruits from Camp
Berry, under command of Maj. Drew, march
ed through the city last evening and embarked
On board the steamer Tor Boston. The Camp
Berry Band escorted them to the boat As
they passed through the streets the air re-
sounded with their cheers in response 10 the
salutations Of good wishes from our citizens.
They are to recruit various regiments now in
the field.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

five YEARS OF PRAYERp-This is the
title OF book intended to be sequel TO
Power OF Prayer" which was published five
years ago, and which was hailed with the
greatest interest in this country and abroad
1t gave history OF the commencement of the
Fulton street prayer meetings in New York,
and their progress and success through the
great revival, for the space of one year. The
present volume continues the report down to q
late period, and abounds in interesting facts,
well authenticated Its published by Harper
& Brothers and for sale by H. Packard.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

DIABoLIcAL.-Some scoundrel went into
the stable Of the American House last night
and nearly ruined a horse worth $500, belong
ing to Michael Jordan, by cruelty cutting a
large piece of flesh out of his thigh. The
villain then, in order to cover up his base
deed, rubbed the bloody piece of flesh on the
hoof of another horse standing along side, to
make it appear as if the Injury was dore by
kicking.
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ERs ABOUT TOWN.

TIE POISONING CAsE.-Marsaret Wallace
who, as we stated Tuesday, was suspected Of
attempting to poison The family of Mr.. G. V.
Bosworth, by putting arsenic in the tea kettle,
had an examination before the Municipal
Court yesterday. H. p. Deane, Esq. appeared
for the State, and John II. Williams, Esq, for
the defense.
The points as stated by us on Tuesday were
proved by Mrs. Bosworth, who testified that
having discovered that Margaret had COM
mitted larcenies, she gave her notice at 6
o'clock Wednesday evening that she must
leave. Margaret ate her supper at halfpast
6, and soon after Mrs. b. went into the ktch-
en- and finished the conversation she had be-
gun with the girl before supper.
AT halfpast o'clock Mrs. B. went into the
kitchen and saw the teakettle on the top Of
the stove containing quantity of hot water.
The girl was not there, neither was the lamp,
which was left for her use; her boots were
there. Mrs. b. then left the kitchen and was
absent, up stairs, twenty or twenty-five min
utes. During that time she heard the sound
of footsteps in the kitchen, and heard the
pump going. On returning TO the kitchen she
found the girls lamp there, her boots gone,
and the tea-kettle placed in the stove. The
hot water had been poured out and it had
been filled with cold water, ready for boiling
in the morning, Some white powder was
found in the sink and upon lifting the cover
of the tea-kettle a similar powder was found
in the water. The next morning paper con-
tanning some of the same kind of powder was
found under the stove. The water in the tea
kettle was turned out and preserved, and
both that and the powder found in the paper
were submitted to DIR. III. T. Cummings.
DIR. Cummings testified that he analysed the
water and the powder, and declared the pow
der to be arsenic without any admixture.
No witnesses were called for the defense,
but Mr.. Williams made an ingenious argu-
ment that the poison was placed in the kettle
by some other one than the prisoner; and that
it was done while she was up stairs, the lower
door being open so that any one could gain
access to the kitchen. He also argued that
the good character of the prisoner heretofore
would forbid any suspicion that she could be
guilty of SO diabolical crime.
Mr.. Deane argued briefly, that the evidence
was sufficient for the Court to decide that
there was probable cause, and that the prison.
er must be bound over.
Judge Kingsbury, after reviewing the evil
dence, said that his theory was that the pris-
oner had the arsenic in her possession for
other purposes than that of poisoning any
one; and that in a fit of revenge at being dis.
charged, and being charged with larceny, she
placed it in the kettle, not, perhaps, for the
purpose Of killing any one, but to make them
sick. As'there was no doubt the offense had
been committed, and as there was probable
cause to believe it had been committed by the
prisoner, he ordered her to find sureties in the
SUN of 5000 for her appearance at the March
term Of the Supreme Judicial Court Failing
to obtain the sureties she was committed to
Jail.
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sg-We learn that the Grand Jury of Suf-
folk County, Mass, have. found bill of indict-
ment against Hon. 4. o. J. Smith for suberna-
ton of perjury. Mr.. Smith last Saturday
went before the Court and gave bail for his
future appearance. Messrs. II. w. Paine, ESQ,
and John T. Smith were his sureties.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

PAINFUL Academia few weeks since
the little son of Rev. Horatio Stebbins, by an
accidental fall, broke one Of his arms. The
limb was set and the little fellow was getting
bravery over it, when, yesterday afternoon, he
again fell and broke the same arm. He was
in comfortable condition last evening.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

sTAt special meeting of the Board of
Mayor and Aldermen last evening, Dan Car
penter and James III. Harmon were drawn as
additional traverse jurors for the Supreme Ju-
dicial Court.
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MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 81.
The proceedings in both houses to-day were
favorable TO an immediate emancipation
scheme. The motion TO postpone the election
OF delegates to the convention was voted
down.
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Death of Hon. s. p. Banter.

CINCINNATI, Jan. q.
Hon. 5. +. Banter, member of the Ken
lucky Senate, was burned TO death at Frank
fort, KY, this morning. His clothes caught
fire, and he was too weak from long sickness
to save himself, and he died before assistance
could reach him.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

MECHANICS AssocIATIoN.-The regular
meeting for debate will be held this evening.
The subject Of capital punishment is the ques-
ton for debate. The public are invited to at
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

HALIFAX, n. s., Jan. u, lll5 p. NJ.
There are no signs of the steamship Cana
da. The night is very pleasant.
The steamship Africa, from Boston, arrived
at eleven o'clock tonight, and will sail at one
o'clock A. M. for Liverpool
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Health, Strength and Happiness
RESTORED In FOURTEEN DAYS
Dr Dumas' Concen frated Eliv;r NJ r Sc

A FTER nun orous applications 10 DIR. Dumas of
IA Paris, he has at length appointed an agent in
Boston, for the sale OF his highly sought CONCEN-
TRAfED ELlAiR OF LIFE This great remedy
has been known aud appreciated by the faculty Of
medicine throughout France; also, by the Medical
Lancet TO be the greatest discovery ever made for
the restoration Of mankind This CONCENTRATE
ED ELIXIR OF LIFE restores in FouersKN DAYS
the lost powers of manhood, whether arising from
contracted habits. effects of climate, or natural
causes. The time required to effect certain cure of
the most inyotefaie case is fourteen days; and If
ussd according to printed directions success is GER
tain and failure impossible. This rem DIV can be
taken by both sexes, and will be found most inali-
bic.
DIR. Dumas CONCENTRATED ELIXIR OF LIFE
Ia gold in bottles. with full Instructions at Sc. or
four times the quantity In for ST; 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. 4 Lindall St. 1.-TWO doors from Congress ST. J
janis dim Boston, Mass
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

MECHANICS AssEsBLIEs.-The patrons of
these popular assemblies will remember that
tonight Is the last of the first course.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22
Scotch Canvass.

100 B0LTS-from the factory of David Cor.
lJO sar s. Sons, Lith---a sail cloth of superior
Quaty--just received per "Hibernian" aud for
sale by McGILYERY. RYAN 4 DAVIS,
ian2l DIR ldl Commercial Street,
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

THE GIFr CONCERT. -Remcmber that the
Grand Gift Promenade Concert, compliment
tary TO the Camp Berry Band, comes off this
evening at new City Hall. Several presents of
value will be distributed, such as a gold watch,
set Of furs, silk dress pattern, napkins, &c.
A number of the veteran soldiers will go
through the French bayonet drill. The rebel
flag, captured by the 18Th aud 18th Maine reg
ments, will be exhibited. Dimond's Quad
rifle Band will furnish the dancing music, and
it is expected there will be general good
time.
The hall ought to be crowded upon this oc-
casion. The Band deserve it for the music
they have so often gratuitously bestowed upon
the public
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

For Coughs, Coids and Cousunp ton.
WdE Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam Is the most
Il highly approved medicine ever discovered. II
has stood the best Of al tests. Time having had an
unprecedented sale Of nearly forty gears. 1t is
ncnt citizens, the Press the Trade in fact BY ali
who know it. For certificates, which can DO given
to almost any extent, see wrappers to each bottle
The propretors will cheerfully refund the money
not ent rely satisfactory Price 50 cents and Ia the
large bottles much the cheapest. BE careful TO get
The genuine, which Is prepared only by REED, CUT
TER & CO., Wholesale Druggists, Boston. Sold in
Portlsnd by dealers generally
II. II. HAY. Druggist, corner Middle and Free
streets. Wholesale Agent. does isdsr,
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The undersigned will continue the business at the
Old stand of Cobb Jordan, and soiicits outinu.
snce OF tho fayors of the friends Of the old firm and
the public.
janis d3ws W. s. JORDAN
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

FREDERICK DOUGLASS LEcTuRE.-The
Fourth of the Independent Course Of Lee
lures, last evening, was by Frederick Doug
lass. His subject was the EMISSION of the
War;" The new City Hall was never packed
more closely with humanity--the most expe-
rienced stevedore could scarcely have found
room for another man or child. Long before
the time for the lecture to commence, a man
who had come in from the country to hear the
lecture was heard presenting his case with
touching eloquence while seeking to obtain
admission. He only succeeded in accomplish
ing his object by the aid of the Mayor, whose
kindness of heart prompted him to interfere
in behalf of a man who had come so far to
listen TO the distinguished orator. Rev. Mr..
Stebhns, in introducing the speaker, referred
most eloquently and beautifully to his former
condition while slave, his tolls and labors,
and the hope he could now entertain, that his
race were about to be recognized as men and
brothers, that he was to stand up before the
audience not as black man, or as white
man, but man.
Mr.. Douglass, on taking the stand, was
long and raptuously apolauded; he contended
that slavery was the cause of the war, and
there could be no abiding peace while it ex-
isted in our country. He said the mission of
the war was to restore the black man to the
rights and privileges TO which he was justly
entitled, and toblot out, forever, the foul curse
Of slavery. His lecture was listened TO with
undivided attention for nearly two hours, and
frequently and enthusiastically applauded.
The singing, as usual, was delightful.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22
Notice.

FIvIlE copartnership heretofore existing between
Il the subscribers, under the name of
COBB &c JORDAN.
Is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Either par
~ is authorized to the name of the firm IN set
Element of accounts LElIuEI. CoBB
Portland, Jan. IL, 1894. VS.. JORDAN.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 81.
Nearly ten million dollars of the five-twenty
loan was sold to-day by the government agent.
Eight millions were ordered by telegraph.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22
JOHNS, COAL.

1Sn TONS Stove size, at 1875 Commercial ST..
fDO richardson's Wharf, Portland.
The undersigned has sold the Johns Coal for nine
years last past. 1t has given general tisfaction
where there Is fair dratt, coal oxcels for
cooking use.
gg-All coal sent from this wharf will be sent in
good order, carefully picked and screened.
Other varieties. TO wit:
LEH1GH. Sugar Loaf IIszleton and Old Lehieh
Nav. Company's.
SCHUYLKILL. Nv. ASH Locust Mountain.
RED ASH, the genuine FRANKLIN COAL also
the Diamond.
CHESTNUT COAL. (Johns') well screened ;
price S9.50-good for small stoves, or where the
draft can be readily checked,
CUMBERLAND COAL. prime article for
SIaiths' use.
janis iseodtf JAMES III. BAKER.
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MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE.
N eW York
Life Insurance Company
ESTABLISHED Is45.
Home Ohice, Nos. liz q ia Broadway, NJ "
RetAssets over $4,000, 00o, securely invested.
Hon. MORRIS FRANKLIN, President.
PLINY FREEMAN, 1ctuary.

THIS Company offers advantages NOT erceiied, and
= IN some respects not equaited, by any other 1t
has already paid to widows and orphans of the as
sured, nearly two millions dollars. Its Trustees
In New York City OF the very first and most re.
able names.
Its PURELY MUTUAL, the policy holders re.
ceicing the entire profits.
Special care in the selection of its rsks-strict
economy-and a safe and judicious investment of
its funds-characterize its management
Premiums received quarterly, sems-aRnu1fig or
annually. Policies issued In all the various forms Of
tchote tye, short term, eado,cmeat, annuity, &c.
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LAD DIES

Who have cold hands and feet weak stomachs
lame and weak backs nervous and sick headache /;
dizziness and swimming in the head, with indiges.
ton and constipation of the bowels; pain In the side
and back; iercorrhpa, Tor whitesl; falling of the
womb with Internal cancers; turnors, polypus, and
all that long train os diseases will find in Electric
fty sure means of cure For painful men situation
too profuse menstrnaton, and all of those long line
OF troubles with young ladies' Electricity is certain
specific and viii, in short time, restore the sufferer
TO the vigor of health.
~ We haze en- Electro Chemical apparatus for
extracting Mineral Poison frm the system, such as
Mercury, Anthony, Arsenic, &c. Hundreds who
are troubled with stiff joints, weak backs and vari-
Gus other difficulties tho direct of which, in
nine cases out Of ten is the effect Of poisonous drugs
can be restored to natural strength and ygor by the
of from fve TO eight Baths.
Once hours from O'clock A. n. to P.x.;l}
8; and to s p. N.
Consultation Free. Iyl4 isodt
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TO THE AFFLICTED
DIR. w. N. DEMING,
Medical Electrician.
No. III Ciapp's Block.

CORNER 0FCOYGRESS and Elm STREETS
MOULD respectfully announce to the citizens Of
w Portland and vicinity that he has been in this
city four months. During that time we have treatee
. large number of patients with wonderful success,
and curing persons in such short space of time that
the question Is often asked do they stay cured 10
this question we will say that all that do not stay
cured we will doctor the second time for nothing,
This, with hesuccess we have met with, is sure
guarantee that our services are appreciated. There
fore lest patients should delay coming for fear we
shall not stay long enough To give the test we will
hre say that shall stay in this city at least until
next April.
DR.. ID. has been practical Electrician for twenty.
ono years. and is also regular graduated physician
Electricity perfectly adapted to chronic diseases
in the form Of nervous sick headache; neuralgia
In the head, neck. or extremities consumption when
In the acute stages where the lungs are not fully
involved; acute or chronic rheumatism, scrofua hip
diseases, white sweings, spinal diseases, curvature
of the spine, contracted muscles, distorted limbs
palsy or paralysis St. vitas Dance dea ness STAN
merng or hesitsncy Of speech, dyspepsia, indiees-
tion constipation and liver complaint pileswe cure
every case that can be presented; asthma bronchi-
ts structures OF the chest, and all forms OF female
complaints.
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Annual Meeeis,s .

FlyHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders in the
Il Maine Insurance Company win be held at the
Office OF the Company. in Augusta, on WEDNES-
DA1, the 9th day of January inst, at ten O'Clock
A. H.. for the choice Of officers aud the transaction
Of any other business that may legally come before
them. By order of the Directors.
j. II. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Augusta. Jan. 6. ls64. jan13 I'd
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UNION ASSEMRLIES
New Bedford copper COMPANY.

New BEDFORD, Mass June lsG2
IINHE New Bedford Copper Company is now pre-
Il pared to manufacture, at their new, extensive
and commodious establishment. sill kinds OF
Rolled Copper, Brass. Yellow Metal, &c.
Yellow Shesthing Metal. Copper sheathing, stem
Metal, Braziers' Copper. Sheet Brass, Copper Bolts
Yellow Metal b. Its. Spikes, Nails, &c. Also Copper
Rolls for Calico Printing
The best skill in the country has been secured in
the various departments, sad effort viii be spared
10 produce the best possible article of each kind
The quality will be warranted equal TO any manutae-
tured, aud prices and terms viii he favorable A.
those of any othe first class man facturers
Cash paid for old metals.
WILLIAM J. ROTCH. President
CHARLES s. RANDALL, Treasurer.
SELLING AGENTS.
McGILVERY, RYAN & DAVIS,
jan2o dim l6i Commercial Street. Portland
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BOARD.
FOR SALE & TO LET
To Let.

ISHE rooms over the store of the subscriber corner
u OF Fore and Exchange streets. now occupied BY
LIST Of january. Apply to
dec2s dtf BENZ. FOGG.
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Policies not Subject to Forfeiture

Is meeting with universal favor, and obviates the
only valid objection which can possibly bo brou yht
against the system of Life Insurance.
The lively prosperity and success of this Company
Is shown In the fact that for the last three years Il
has taken the lead Of aHthe Life Companies in this
Country. The Official Returns of the Insurance
Commissioners showing that the amount of its NEW
BUSINESS for the year 1852 nearly eqHaiied the com
bined business Of any other t,co Companies in the
United States.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

IyHE copartnership heretofore existing under the
Il firm style OF PuINNEl 4 co, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent ''The affairs of he late
concern will be settled at the old stand by H. NJ
Phinney"
Having this day sold 10 Stuart & Co. stock in
trade We would cordially recommend them 10 our
friends and former patrons as worthy their patron-
age and confidence. rHINNEY g. co.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

4 Regular Meeting of this Association will 10
IN held al their rooms. Saturday. Jan. 23d, 1894,
81 u O'Clock r. NJ precisely, At which time the fol.
10 ing question will DO mp for discussion:
Resolved. That the "Mainc Law" should be
amended by practical license law.
The public are cordially invited.
Fer order.
jsn2l dtd GEO. H.sMARD0S, Rec See.
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Far snIe or IN lei.

HOUSE and Lot corner Of Congress and Temple
~ - Streets recently occupied BY Mr.. samuel
JOHN C.. PROCTOR.
aec<Su Lime street.
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By Electr1c1ty

The Rheumatic the equity, the lame and the lazy
leap with JOY and move with the agility and elastic.
iy of youth; the heated brain Is cooled: the FROST
bitten limbs restored, the uncouth deforrnies re-
moved faintness converted TO vigor weakness to
strength the blind made to see the deaf to hear and
the pasied form to move upright; the blemishes OF
prevented the calamites of old age obviated, and
an active circulation maintained
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NOTICE.

Il WILL not be responsible for any debts contract
J. ed by the crew Of British Bark ocean Nymph
janis div. JOHN JAMES, Master.
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COparfuerSI,iD.

FgNHE undersigned have this day formed a eopart-
Il nership under the firm style Of STUART s co,
aud viii continue the Stove and Furnace business
IN all branches Mt the old stand, No. III Middle
Street. CHARLES II STUART
Jan2l diff ID. X. STEVENS.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

The mortality among its members has been pro-
portionaiiy less than that of any other Life Insu-
rance Company in America result consequent on
most careful and judcious selection of lives and
one of great importance TO the policy holders
1t offers to its policy holders the most abundant
security In large accumulated fund, amounting
now TO orer Three Million Dollars. 1t accommo-
dates the assured in the settlement of their premi
ums, by receiving note for part of the amount
when desired-thus furnishing Insurance for nearly
double the amount for about the same cash payment
as is required in an 'alLcash Company"
The now feature in Life Assurance recently intro.
duced by this Company. of issuing LIFE
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-22

A good canyasser wanted in every sowu
ruNO introduce the universal clothes wrinrev which
sells rapidly whenever offered; every family
VIII have one Iii the only wringer with the patent
eog-wheel regulator. which positively prevents ibs
rolls from breaking twisting on the SHAFT Iihersi
inducements offered and exclusive sale given.
go. GEO. H. HOOD, Agent
'aAizuim ~ Water St., Boston.
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Lost.

l the city Of Portland several small KEYS ON
= ring The finder will please forward them by en-
sonably paid. GEo PFIRor
jana div