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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-08


AN OLD FASHIONED NEW ENGLAND
WEDDINe.-At the Sanitary Fair in Brook
lyn, on Thursday evening, the great feature
of interest was an old fashioned New Eng
land wedding, which was celebrated in the
kitchen, Of which we find the following ac-
count in the Tribune
The tickets of admission were placed at SO
each SO as to avoid large crowd. There
were present between 200 and 800 persons, of
both sexes. A huge wedding cake, beauti-
fully frosted and ornamented, occupied the
center of the table at one end of the room.
The cake weighed ninety pounds and was
composed Of five hundred pieces.
The wedding was announced to take place
at 8 i-2 o'clock, but it was sometime thereaf-
ter before all was in readiness TO proceed. At
length the party egressed from a side room,
and marching in front of the spectators occu-
pied raised platform, afTording full view TO
all present.
The principal parties were announced as
Jonathan Simpkins and Mehitable Jones.
They were attired in style supposed to have
prevailed in New England some hundred
years ago-the groom in white powdered wig
with que, richly embroidered blue velvet
cutaway coat with yellow knee-breches, white
stockings and buckled shoes The brides
ed of richly figured white satin with puff
sleeves. No hoops were observable. which
may be matter Of interest to ladies who
were not present.
The proceedings commenced with singing
"The invitation" commencing,
Come, my beloved, haste away;
Cut short the hours of thy delay
The Rev. Theodore l.. Cuyler as Jedediah
Poundtext in cooked hat and black gown,
then went on with the ceremony by inform
ing the ''happy couple that the institution OF
marriage was as old as human misery, and
with apparent solemnity repeated the old
time ritual, intersepersed with comcal allu-
sions, and pronouncing them man and wife.
The groomsmen and bridesmaids were all
attired according to the old style. They con-
graduated the couple after the ceremony with
good will, which created considerable mirth.
Sanger's Band struck up the Wedding March,
and there was gay time generally. Refresh
ments were hapded round, the cake was dis
tributed, the floor was cleared of the benches
and the dance went on until near midnight.
1t is understood that the ancient couple
have been married some years. They have
been attendants in the kitchen since the open
ing Of the Fair. All went off finely"
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lhE Iooh MANS WAh.-lH speech at
Philadelphia last Thursday, Gen. Hancock
said:
"This war is essentially the poor mans war
When it is over higher degree of prosperi
ty will be open to him; much larger field
will be open before him for his enterprise
The wealth of unexplored regions of our
country will be then within his grasp. In ref
erence to the continuation Of the rebellion, he
thought that it would not last more than
another year. 1t is to the great interest OF
every hard-working son of toll to help with
his muscle-to have the war prosecuted yig-
orously-which will insure peace in shorter
space Of time than If they remain luke-warm.
Their forefathers lived for posterity; let us
venerate them; let us hand down to millions
yet unborn noble country improved by age.
The man who does not assist in suppressing
the rebellion certainly cannot legally or NOR
ally claim as a right the blessings which We
enjoy"
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THE DAILY PRESS

OF such enlarged and generous proportions that,
while the business of our city shall be better ac-
commodatedi in its advertising columns, the gem
eral news, the varied interests and enterprises of
the State, and the development of her almost un-
rivalled natural resources, may receive that de-
gree of attention commensurate with their great
Importance and their claims upon public atten-
tention = thus makinga daily paper worthy the
practical regard of every business man in Port
land, of every commercial citizen of Maine, and
OF every well-wisher to our vigorous Common
wealth
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u Detroit papers mention the discovery
of. silver near Lake Superior, and there is
some excitement and much speculation in
Michigan in consequence. Men are asking
and obtaining hundreds of dollars per acre
for lands that cost them but one dollar and
twenty-five cents.
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Contagious Diseases.

Statutes
Scot. 80. When any disease dangerous TO the
public health exists in town, the municipal officers
shall use all possible care TO prevent its spread aud
to give public notice of infected places TO travellers,
by displaying red flags at proper distances, and by
all other means most efectual, in their Judgment,
for the common safety.
SECT. so. When Householder or physician knows
that person under his Is taken sick of any
such disease, he shall immediately give notice there
of to the municipal officers of the town where such
person is and if he negects it he shall forfeit not
less than ten, more than thirty dollars.
The above law will be strictly enforced
JOHN 5. HEALD,
febl2tf City Marshal and Health Officer.
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For Coughs. Cold. and Consumption.

FU1aE Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam is the most
Il highly approved medicine discovered. 10
has stood the best Of all tests Time, having had an
unprecedented sale of nearig FORTY gears. II lie
recommended by our best physicians, our most emf
nent citizens, the Press, the Trade in fact by all
who know it. For certificates, which can be given
to almost any extent see wrappers to each bottle
The propretors will cheerfully refund the money II
not ent rely satisfactory Price so cents and Is the
large bottles much the cheapest. Be cdre(i 10 get
the genuine which is prepared only by REED, CUT.
TER q CO, wholesale Druggists. Boston. Sold In
Portland by dealers generally.
H.H. HAY, Druggist, corner Middle and Free
streets, Wholesale Agent, decs isd6u
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Made .foHs the pure Bai,a~, s' Ysrm0as.

N. II, D0WnSS FegeLapld Ddlsamlc huAlr,
TIyHIshonest. standard old CoUeH REMEDY, made
In Vermont has been used with entire success for
thirty-three years. Ii Is warranted as usual for
Coughs, Colds. RAoopiag Cough, Group, Asthma,
and al diseases Of the Throat, Chest and Laags,
and all diseases tending TO Consumption.
We have testimonials from many of the best physi-
clans and gentlemen Of standing among whom we
mention the Hon. Paul Dillingham;, Lieut.. Gov. OF
Vermont; Hon. Bates Turner, late Judge of the Su-
preme Court Of Vermont; DIR. j. b. Woodward,
Brigade Surgeon U. 8. Army.
JOHN +. HENRY d CO., Proprietors,
Successors to N. II. Downs.
WATzRsuRY, VI.
EY-Price Is cents, 80 cents. and 81 per bottle.
ii. Ii. Hay and j. w Perkins Co., Portland,
Me-. Wholesale agents for Maine. novl9 d&w2ows
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the Weekly edition of the PREss, equal to 80 per
cent, no addition is made TO the subscription
price; but in consequence of the increased ex-
pense, and the high rates of nearly all articles
used in the hemanufacture of newspaper, we shall
be obliged to adhere rigidly to the above terms.
Advertisements, not Objectionable in charac-
ter, solicited for the Daily Legal notices, and
a limited number of business advertisements,
will be inserted in the Weekly.
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PORTLAND, Jan, /, 1864.
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THE AMERICAN HOUSE.
Aid to Union Prisoners i'm Rich
mOnd.

FUyHE United States Christian Commission having
Il received letters of ackno owled cement that sup
plies forwarded through their agents. have been re-
ceiyed and distributed among the prisoners in Rich
object.
"Many articles of NOurishment and Com.
fort for sick men are generally needed"
beyond those usually included in government ra-
tions. -Four separate shipments by the Christian
Commission have been already made and other snp-
plies are about going forward 10 Richmond as fast
as the necessary means are contributed.
Money for this, sent to Cyrus Sturdivant, Treasur-
er of the Army Committee of Portland Young Mems
Christian Association, No. 65 Commercial street. or
to the undersigned, will be promptly appropriated
to the relief Of the suffering prisoners.
T. r. HAYES,
CYRUS STURDIvANT
II. II. BURGESS, Army com.
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w. X. JOHNSON,
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This Company win issue Policies to be free after the
payment OF six, eight or ten Premiums at the option
of the insured and at rates as low any other
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the least equal if not superior to the participation
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Tuesday Morning, March 8, 1864.



We find the following wel-timed and truth
ful remarks in relation to our veteran soldier
veteran comparatively only-in the Chicago
Tribune:
Those in the army who have watched this
thing declare that the motive which has SO
operated to secure re-enlistment among the
veterans Is bound up in the word fiGlouqh;
that bounties would have been vain; that
patriotism, plenty and good as it is, would not
have availed; because the soldier reasons that
he has had his share of exposure, and that
those at home ought to take their chance
But the furlough could not be resisted. To
90 home once more and stay month, and
mix with his old companions, and tell his sto-
ry, and feel the sympathy of his neighbors 1t is
pay for months of trial, and he can then 90
back to the field with new content and a new
stock of courage.
But the soldiers is not only glad to see home
and old friends. We are glad to see the sol
diers. We looked at the regiments three years
ago, as they marched away, with proud yet
mourDful interest, asking ourselves how many
of these generous fellows will ever return?
We are glad to see them when they do return
such of them as survive the marches and
battles, and seiges, and fevers and exposure of
these campaigns We are anxious to see what
effect their campaigning has had upon them
- ueu. when tucf Mtut away tneIe were
many fears for them. European service is
sometimes destructive of morals and charac-
ter; and it was natuaal fear that our armies
might be schools OF vice and deterioration es-
pecially as some recruits in the rush of first
enlistment, and before suitable preparation
had been made for them, exhibited a some
thing of giving way in tone.
But it is goodly sight to see our veterans
bear their campaigning SO well not only as
regards physical liabilities, but as respects the
mental and moral also. The lawlesness and
deterioration for which some have looked and
many have feared, nowhere appears The cars
are full of them on all the railroa lines; and
1t is impossible to see the camp and field have
done them the least damage. IL is true that
there may be such cases; but as many doubt
less, have been bettered as have been made
worse.
The truth Is that war is a school, and the
modern appliance of civilization and christian
ty do not cease to operate upon the soldier,
more than upon other men. And as the man
is prepared by the appliance of peace for du-
ty as soldier, may qulify one to discharge the
duties ofpeaee.
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~
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coveries, Inventions, &c.
Tales and Poetry original and selected - will
receive proper attention.
Both papers the Daily and the Weekly -
will be largely devoted, heretofore to the dis
cussion of the great principles which underlie
our free institutions, and will give a generous
and whole souled support TO all the measures
necessary to put down rebellion, to overthrow
disoyaty in all its FORMS and to re-establish the
authority of the Constitution, the laws, and the
constitutionaladministra of the government,
over every foot of our common domain
On the great questions of Progress, Humanity,
Liberty and Equal Rights, being forced upon
he attention of the nation by the crisis through
which our institutions and our constitutional
Government arc now passing, the PsEss will ut
ter no equivocal voice and occupy no doubtful
position. The emancipation of those held in
bonds before the rebellion the death of slavery
that Liberty and the Nation may live will find
the Press neither hesitating nor reserved in its
advocacy and support.
In a word, the Press will stand by the gov
ernment under all contingencies and defend
and support those who labor to maintain its in
tegrity and honor; and it will be, as it has been
heretofore, the uncompromising foe of all rebels
and rebel sympathzers, without respect to their
locality or position.
In the political campaign TO be fought before
the close of the year 1864 the Press viii be found
acting with loyal Union men, irrespective of an
tecedents, and opposing all disloyal men, on
matteEfrom what stock they may have descended.
Its course for the last year and half may be
taken an indication of what it proposes for the
future.
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BR E ED & TUX EY.
NO. so UNION STREET,
Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in
Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, Shoe
Stock and Findings.
Importers of
Serees, Lastings and GussettingS,
And the only Manufacturers Of
KID AND GOAT STOCK

MD AND 0OAI STOCh
in the State. Having had large experience and be-
ing importers and manufacturers, enables TO sell
the same articles as low as they can be bought in
Boston. We have always taken especial pains to
give our customers RELIABLE GOODS, and be-
lieye none have given better satisfaction Country
dealers are invited TO examine stock before pur-
chasing Particular attention given to orders re-
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as paper which will ever be found lively, Wig
orous and welcome vsiter in their fireside circles
1t has been increased in size fraction orer Mtr-
ty per cent, and is now
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THE Poor MANS WAR.-In a speech at
Philadelphia last Thursday, Gen. Hancock
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s'It is easier to pay small price than a
large one.',

Why should the people of Portland and vicinity
not trade at place where they buy as CHAP
Is in New York or Boston, and where they can pur.
chase DRY GOODS on the most reasonable terms 7
Those who have given them trial usually come
showing conclusively that n fair and honor able
treatment is by them highly appreciated.
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PREPARED PROM PURE VEGETABLE ExrRAcrs.
CONTAINING NOTHING INJURIOUS TO THE
MOST DELICATE
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A FULL MARINE LIST,

and besides the discussion of the great living is
sues of the day, 1t will contain a variety of mis-
cellaneous matter, embracing articles of
Literary, Scientific, Agricultural and Edu.
catiOnal character, Historical and BIZ
ographical Sketches, Sketches of
Travel, Notices of New Dis
cOveries, Inventions. Ac
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The Largest Paper in the State.

and is not exceeded in size by any political paper
in New England, and is considerably larger than
the New York quartos. II contains the news OF
the day by mail and telegraph, has A LARGE
ARMY CORRESPONDENCE, gives full market rs-
ports.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-29
ELECTION NOTICE.

State oS Indiana, Marshall County. IS:
|, John C.. Cushman. Clerk of the Circuit
Court in and for said county, do hereby certify
that at annual Election to be held ut the usual
place of gliding elections i'm said county. on the
Second Tuesday. tho eleventh das - October
1864, persons to Oil the following Offices, are to
be voted for by the oters thereof, to-wit =
Governor, Lieute- ant Governor, Secretary of
State, Treasurer OF State, Auditor of State At
torney General. Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
ton, tour Judges of Supreme Court, Reporter of
Supreme Court, Clerk of Supreme Court, Con
gresham for Ninth Congressional District. Rep
resentative for the District composed of the
counties Of Marshall anG Starke. Prosecuting
Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Judge of
Common Pleas Court, AMI Prosecuting Attorney
for thu District posed of the counties of La
Porte, IT. Joseph, Elkhart and Marshall, Sheriff.
Treasurer, Commissioner and Coron of Mar
shall county, one Assessor, in each Township
one Justice of thu Peace for Walnut Township.
and one Justice ofthe Peace for West Township.
In testin ony whereof | hereunto subscribe m Y
name and aflx the seal Of said Court at my
office in Plymouth, thu, 9th day Of September,
1864
(~) JOHN G.. CUSHMAN, Clerk
"a X Marshall Circuit Court.
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HI NJ c. SHRr0CK.
Captain and Provost Marsha .


LasI Saturday was great day in Plvm-
outh. There was considerable excitement
in consequence of the draft. VIII ich had
just been completed Men from all parts
of the county were here to learn their
doom, and some who were unlucky enough
to draw prize in the lottery OF estruc-
ton became very indignant, while some to
drown their sadness imbibed freely of the
ardent an. became partially intoxicated
The day passed off, however, with but lit
tie disturbance. We heard OF two or three
instances where able bodied abolitlonists
who had escaped TIE draft were trying to
prove to those just drafted that the draft
was good thing, and for their PAINS re-
eeived black eye or so, but in the main
the unlucky ones took the matter quite as
coolly as could have been expected.
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ADMINISTRATORS .SsLy

Notice is hereby given that the undesien cd,
Administrator of the estate 0, John X Crits, de
ceased. will offer for lie ut Public auction, on
Saturday. ct. Poi. l. 81 st the late residence of
the deceased. in Walnut TOWNSHIP Marshall
County. Indiana, tie following personal property
- vii: One horse. quantity OF Medicine, and
"A lot oil Medical Books.
TkRMs: credit of six menths will he given
on sums Of three dollars AMI over, purchaser Civ
ing note with approved sccurity-all SUNG under
three dollars, cash in hll.d.
n9w5l a. ID. HATFIELD, Admr
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Rev. Mr. Chaplin, pastor of the Presby-
terrain Church in this place, was drafted
last week This is as it should be; We
hope the gentleman will not attempt to
back out from the position into which he
has all along leen 40 anxious to thrust
others. He believes in tie war for the
negro, has advocated in the pulpit and
elsewhere the most radical abolitionism
and herds principally with those who are
for the prosecution of the war till the last
slave is freed. He is an able bodied man
beyond question:; will he take his gun and
knap-sack and 60 as he ads i.es others to
do, We shall see.