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Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06

Hickman's s Cornet Band have been
delighting our citizens with the
sweetest music. Their youthful lead
er is indeed a prodigy. Friend
Dupleix, they design paying your
town a visit. Knowing your love for
the art, we bespeak kind reception
and promise you will not be disap-
pointed.
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06

On last Monday morning fire oc-
CURED in the Hospital on Milan
street. The promptness of the mill
tary and civilians prevented the
flames from spreading, and the fire
was soon extinguished without any
serious damage.
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06

Thanks friend Beazely for your
complimentary notice. Our motto is
Excelsior" A compliment from so
quite source is appreciated, and
our every energy will be put forth to
toe the mark.
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06

AT the election held on Monday
for District Judge, Roland Jones re-
ceived 70, and L. NJ. Mutt 115 votes
at this box. We have no returns
from the other precincts.
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06

The Mails between this place and
Houston are so irregular, that we
suggest to Mr.. Starr that he throw,
at lest, the glimmering of a star
light on the matter.
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06
The Latest News !

This paper will pay literally for
news of any character furnished it.,
whenever used. In writing, be brief
and to the point, and forward by the
quickest means possible.
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06

We notice that Maj. Gen. ). Is
Magruder is again placed in com
mand of the District of Texas, New
Mexico and Arizona, in place of Maj
Gen. J. G.. Walker.
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06

1t was rumored on the streets day
before yesterday, that gentleman
just from Alexandria had seen the
N. o. Bee of the 29th, which gave
an account of a great battle on the
esd, between Johnson and Sherman
near Raleigh, in which the latter was
badly defeated. Yesterday we saw
a copy of the n. O. Times of the
2sth, but nothing was said in regard
to the reported battle of the 23d. 1t
looks to US like another false alarm.
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06

Flag of truce boat, Gen. Hodges,
left this port yesterday for the mouth
of Red River, object, further exchange
of prisoners.
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06

We are indebted to Lieut.. Nc
Cutcheon for full files of late late pa
pers, for which he will please accept
eur thanks.
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06

STATE SToRE.-This institution
continues to draw. We hope soon
to chronicle the fact that it has drawn
in enough Of our State notes, so as to
make the residue attain its old value
at premium.
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06

In this issue of our paper appears
the name of our friend, Maj. S. D. Oh
liver, as a candidate for the office of
State Treasurer. The Major is well
and favorably known in this section,
and is in every respect worthy Of the
position.
The name of our friend Col. Ross
Burke also appears. Both are friends
of ours, gentlemen, and fully capable.
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06

Inc 1rtSlutnb says tnuI tut Hi''Shi''
passed during the last session for recruit
ing the army are Insufficient, and he Is
compelled. by II profound conviction "i
duty. end by the pcriS which surround
the country, to urge additional legislation
on the subject.
The bin employing negroes as soldiers
has not yet reached him, though the pub
l'c Journals inform him of its passage.
Much benefit is anticipated from tins meas
urr though far less an would have perh
anticipnt"d at an "lrii"r day.
The President recommends the repeal of
all class exemptions. so a. IL slr"ng hon
the force. in the field and ahatc ulaconIehl
in the army.
The measure need C, however, for afford
iug an effective increase of our mn rN
suer 9Th, is IA general law prescribing not
only how and by what portions the militia
are t. be organized but providing mode
for calling them ont, the States rcserSing
the right of appointing the oucer.
The. President strongly urge the susp"n-
sion of the writ of htb"1s corpus. lie
SAYS the tune has arrived when 1t Is not
only advisable and rNp"dleut. but almost
Indispensable to the successful conduct ni
the war that tn" above measures should
be promptly adopted. With the hearty
co-upcratiuu of Congress and the people
in executing th" laws. We may then enter
upon the present campaign with n cheerful
confidence and UncuuI ,rrihl" resolution
70 be- free W" must continue tins ~l"G
ole to = successful issue or take an ahl"et
and uucon lirioul submission.
The President thrr informs Congress.
,I,t -, ,h,. ro,lr., of the conference at
E',..'- U,rr,, , ,uo,c.tion VS. made
-. G,o nf n,,r commissioners tor urgo-
,;.,in,r 80. means ut =. convention between
,;,,. c,,nm,mdin,, generals of the armies Of
,T,.v'nL,.l'i~,.rTnf. Lincoln did not ac-
cent ti,. succession. Subsequently, Major
- - Gr,I n,i,n,I m interview with General
7 Io,,,,.,rnnt durinr which the latter was il!
t-,.,'5-,I ,I,a, ,L.,o w,. a nn-sibilitv of a
sg'i.r,,rtorv adjustment Of the present uu-
h,,,,,,. ,lia;cnIti.s hv means OF "A military
,n,.,r,in,, Con Iar WAS acc lrdinglv
;,,',r,,'taI :, ,..f,e ia cen. Grant. pr5-
,,,i,,,, ., ,,s.t hin, far conference on the
Eh;-, s.,,;r., tL,t he WAS vested with
.Ln r..,,,;.;,, ,7,thnritv
! cr,Ll. r.,,Ii,.1 ,,,,t he had no authority to
,a',S' ,'' =, p,,r,,,,n.,Is oF conference: ihat
his rnwor ,ytrrdcd oniy to making con-
,iii,,, 80, .,,h;.,.ts nurrly of y military
t',,,,,. rbms :, r,nn,.nrs th. United
So. Cnv.rnmant did not max. auv terms
.',...,,,,,,,.,,t : f,r tn, cessation nt hostili-
.i.s m" r.m,ius noihincr but "A con
,iu,i,,ion nj thr contest TO is tiuat issue
Thn President invites attention to the
.hnv. Recommendations hv which we may
hon.. 60 csc,ne tn. c,lamiii.s which would
r...,,I, from tho f,ilur. of our suuSe. To
~; ,,,1 ,br, il necessary an earnest co.
n,.r,,;on h,.t,v,.n tn. d.partmen,s of Gov
-, ,nJ .v.rv cl,.. nf eminent ci,i-
, ,l',,,,,t ~. Conr.d.racv
70 ,ha Ssn,,ors and REPRESENTATIVES. c,-
,.a;oII, do ,hn n,.onIo look for encourage
ip,,.r, r;.;n, ,hoy. selfish considerations.
Jat ns stTurrl. on: but in case of failure
e' l.; Us snh,ai''inn suus Wn +" ,h. wfu 6f our
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06

We are indebted to some kind
friend for the loan of large file OF
late New Orleans papers.
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06
AttentiOn!-persons arriving

with, or receiving, late southern or
northern papers, will oblige us and
benefit our readers, by loaning them
to the editor, if only for an hour.-
Items of news also solicited.
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06

We are requested to say that Mr..
Anthony will deliver Lecture on
Revelation, for the benefit of the
Soldiers Home at Shreveport.
Semi-weekly news., 1865-04-06

Red River is still falling rapidly
nt this point.
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no. FOR THE MOUNTAINS /

Mr.. EDITOR. Now is the time of all the
year for trip up Mt. Washington. The for
ests are putting on their gorgeous apparel for
the closing Of the season. This and the COM
ing week will be likely to furnish more clear
views than any equal in the summer. 1
spent last Wednesday night upon the summit
and enjoyed one of the few clear sunsets and
risings. Portland was distinctly visible both
night and morning. Mr.. Browns house with
others on Bramhalps hill, the City Hall, High
School and Observatory were seen clearly,
but the chief interest in the morning about
s o'clock was the Bay from Seguin to Cape
Elizabeth, with the fishing feet. We counted
with the aid OF a small pocket telescope on
stand, over three hundred vessels, easy distin-
gushing sloops from schooners. Seguin,
Harpswell-neck, the Harbor and the extern
sion of the bay to Yarmouth, and all the lakes
and ponds intervening, were as well defined, as
ifseen from much nearer eminence by The
naked eye. One other rare sight we had was
shadow of Mt. Washington on cloud in the
east, the shadow rising as the sun went down,
till they disappeared together. SCI
- Truly yours, [.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-10-03
TRUE TO rHErR FRIENDS:

The Albany argus, copperhead, indignant
ly scouts the imputation that the action of the
New York State Convention was unfriendly
or discourteous to the democrats of other
states, and says:
"The proceedings of the Convention attest,
what those present will confirm, that not one
word or thought inimical to the Democracy of
any part OF the Union, North or South, was
uttered BY that body, or by any one Of its
Members
To this the Buffalo Express replies:
Every body win acquit the New York DEM
ocracy OF manifesting any other than the kind
est, most cordial friendly, fraternal, sympa-
thetic, fellow-feeling towards either JEFF. Davis,
Breckenridge, George Sanders, Vallandigham,
Long, Bowles, MilIigan, Dick Richardson,
: Isaac 'Foucey or Chauncey G. Burr. Their
present attitude and profession must not be
+ construed by their brethren of the CoufedeIa
cy and:the Golden Circle as indicative of the
slightest alteration in their former sympathies
and feelings.
The New z rl1 like the Maine copperheads,
are true to their friends. 1t was declared by
one of the speakers in the State Convention Of
the party in this city,-and the statement was
received with vociferous cheers-that when
the confederates laid down their arms and sur
rendered to Grant and Sherman, they fell
back on democratic principles, and that the
late reYolted States were now reliable demo
cratic Statesih In other words, rebellion was
not inconsistent with Democracy, and aman
might have been an armed rebel yesterday
and friend of Democracy and the Constitu-
ton today The cause of the Southern rebel
and the Northern eopperhead is one and indi-
visible, and it would be preposterous for them,
after working together for four years, to quar-
rel now w ss&
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ms : IS 90 per gear d. advanee,
a MARES NEST WITH MO EGGS IN IT

The Argus of yesterday emblazoned its lea
der in this style: .ntsts~
WholesnIe PIunderfmg Ofthe r. SRRs l,Iy
ney-No doubt abOut the Facts " & -, =.
9uestion' Who gct the a r EsIed 100000
90 S35O,00O. m
1t goes on to tell of glaring fraud, the inyes-
tigation of which was summarlsy suppressed
last winter, and says
Now however, we are In possession of the
facts, and we hasten to submit them to the
neonle of Maine, whose servants have outrag-
ed and defrauded them, or have permitted
others to do it. The case is substantially as
follows: Some seven hundred men, chiefly ne
groes, were enlisted in the rebellious States
upon the quota of Maine These men so en-
listed, should have been counted upon the quo
ia Of the State, reducing it by so many, and
should have been credited to the severel dis
tTicts.-This was not done. On the contrary,
these Gerry men aUere sold By sonaabody to DIFF
fere1t toevRs IN the State, at some fUe hundred
doIturs apiece, and the money pocketed By the
person or persons perpetrGttng the fraud and
the Giders and electors thereof e5,N ID
Then follows some EXPLANATIONS about de-
frauding the State, to the tune of three hun
,dred and fifty thousand dollars, throwing the
Peck defalcation completely in the shade, and
much more of the same kind, winding up with
the ominous suggestion that, for. the guilty
"there can be no escape. Retribution will
Gomez I'm
The retribution comes in this case, howeV-
er, sooner than that paper imagined. When
man sits down deliberately to tell whopper
he should be at least tolerably well posted in
historical facts. What are the facts? Sim
ply as follows. 800 z s.''
y, Not a siagle man, negro or white, was en-
listed In the rebellious States, on the quota Of
Maine. Governor Cony, unlike Gov. Andrew,
declined to go into any such arrangement.
He said he would and he did, give certificates
to toscn agents who wished to go South to re-
cruit men, and we believe some towns took
advantage of this arrangement and thus filled
their quotas, encouraging agents to so South
and enlist the men and then taking them on
such terms as the parties could agree upon.
This is the whole of this mares egg. When
exploded it does not, like Paddy's pumpkin,
contain enough to frighteu a timid hare from
his covert, which an excited imagination can
magnify into colt, although the argus cries
as did the Paddy-@Stop that colt stop that
coltip
The truth is, the investigation to which the
argus referred, as having been commenced
and suppressed laat winter, had no relation to
any such matter as that paper has here start
ed up.
Our Rip Van Wrinkle friend had better wipe
the rheum from his hundred jaundiced eyes,
and try again. ',~gsai4 staanefi'ta +
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RELIEF IN CANCER.

The following is cut from a respectable
English paper 1t has been handed to us by
one of our most esteemed citizens, who asks
its circulation as likely to be of great benefit
to the many persons suffering from this ter
rible disease. Our contemporaries viii be do
ing kind thing in passing it around: A
@Dr Brandini, of Florence, has recently dis
covered that citric acid will assuaee the vio-
lent pain which is the usual concomitant of
cancer. One of his patients, aged seventyone,
at the hospital ofSanta Maria della Scala, was
afflicted with cancer on the tongue. There
was nopossibility of performing an operation,
the surface attacked being far too extensive, in
vesting the base, the sub-lingual, and the sub
inaxillary glands. The poor man in the midst
OF his torments asked for lemon, which was
nothing very remarkable, as cancerous patients
generally have an extraordinary liking for &C
ids. But, the seat of the disorder being in the
mouth, a circumstance was observed which
might otherwise have escaped attention
the juice Of the lemon diminished the pain.
The patient, on finding this, asked for anoth-
er on the following day, and it gave him great
er relief than the day before. This led Dr..
Brandini to-try citric acid itself in crystal
ised state. A gargle was composed Of four
grains ofthe acid in $50 grains Of common wa
ter, and it entirely carried off the pain; on its
disappearing, the same remedy was repeated
with the same success. In the course of a
month this treatment not only delivered the
patient from all suffering, but even reduced
the swelling of the tongue very considerably.
Encouraged by this success, DR. Brandini tried
the same remedy on a female patient, seventy
three years of age, who for years had been suf-
fering from an ulcerous cancer on the breast
The affection had been pronounced incurable,
and when she was given into our authors
hands the torments she suffered were such that
she .not-only could get no rest at nights her
self, but prevented the other patients in the
same ward from having any. Dr.. Brandini
applied pledget of lint, previously soaked In
the above solution, to the part, and the relief
obtained was instantaneous. The pain disap-
peared, and when, after the lapse Of six or
Seven hours, it began again, a tresh application
was sufficient to keep it off, Our author quotes
several other cases in which citric acid produc-
ed relief in cancer, and he justly observes that,
if subsequent experiments should prove equal
" successful, citric acid must be considered a
great boon to humankind A substance capa-
Bile of removing violent pain in an incurable
affection is not less valuable than one that will
effect cure in more tractable maladies.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-10-03

fsrm-hcuse Of Mr.. Lovsjoy'in Just one hour
and a half, having performed some feats OF
jumping and striding downwards, on which we
might reasonably pride ourselves we inme
diately took to our vehicle and horses put !.
was some time after njght-fall when we arrived
back at our comfortable quarters In the tavern
of obliging host Blanchard, where a cnolce
cnn of tea and an excellent repast awaited us.
But have filed my page, and with the un-
Outstanding that 1 have not yet done infring-
ing on your columns, subscribe myself
Yours decidedly,
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by TELEGRAPH
EVENING PAPERS.
From Ne.O Orleans and 1rsssco.

Esegs NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 2.
Gen. Candy has superseded Assistant Su-
perintendent Callahan of the Freedmen's
bureau at Shreveport, pending an ipvestiga-
ton into various charges. Callahan is the in
dividilal who placed a whole court under ar
rest few days since. essx sSx
Gov. Morrison of Florida, has issued proc
lanation ordering an election for State con-
vention the first of October "a SIS
Ex-Gov. Horton Of Texas, died at Matagorda
on the first of September. 4&s I'D
The Matamoras Moniteur of the 10th inst.
says Pasquira, the Liberal Governor OF Sonora,
has been deserted by all but 200 men, and had
written to the French commander that as soon
as the French force shall arrive at Hermocle he
would leave, deeming the Juarez cause hope
less in the .neighborhood of Tampico. The
Imperialists claimed to be successful again, to-
tally defeating Mendez, and they now, occupy
Tuba and Ciudad Victoria.
The Moniteur seems to apprehend that Cor
tinas, Corrula and others mediate an attack
on Matamoras, but Mejia is prepared.
81 Capt. Ney is forming counter guerrilla
force. He was lately at Monterey.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-10-03
FROM A TRAVELLING coRREsPoN-
n DENT.
SALMON FALLS, N. HI.
Sent. 30. 1865.


Sept, 80, 1865.
To the Editor of the Press: @ .satL essE
.s These golden days are the time of all othe rs
for travel. A trip up and down the Salmon
Falls River, which here forms the boundary
between Maine and New Hampshire, has
been fruitful of pleasant scenes and inter
course. The farmers princes of the soil) are
rapidly completing the labors of the harvest
The drought in the latter part of the season has
injured some of the crops to a limited extent,
but as rule the agricultural community have
ne cause to complain. The devastation
wrought In this village by the great fire of
July1s64 is very rapidly giving place to pros
perity and thriftas A fine new factory build
ing 200 feet in LENGTH nearly completed, on
the site the one burned at that time. It
win contain about 1900 spindles with pro-
ductiVe capacity of 5000 yards of cloth per day.
The machinery is to be ready in December.
and II is expected that all will be in running
order early in February g.f4QfE
IL is the design Of the Company to erect
sun another factory of the same dimensions as
the one now in construction, to be located
few miles further down stream. Work will be
commenced on this, early in the spring of '66,
and win be rapidly pushed to completion.
The line large barn in South Berwick owned
by Mrs. Thomas Jewett was entirely consumed
by fire on Tuesday evening, together with abont
seventy tons of hay, one hundred busbe,. 81
corn and considerable quantity Of oats, wheat
and other grain. The fire is said to have ORIG
/. mated through thecarlessness of a person who
was in the barn with lantern. The lantern
was broken and fire communicated to heap
ofhusks in the floor. The total loss was not
, less than $2500 of which $500 covered by in
surance. f ee
At Great Falls, met your former towns
man, Mr.. b. +. Thorndike. Small but persever-
ing as ever, he is preparing to resume the pub
ncatlon OF his Temperance Weekly @1be Old
oasee Bucket" and the subscribers to that
pap0f VINO nave so long waited its re-appear-
aaoe wan DC rewarded for their patience. Mr.
1hornalke VIII also shortly issue new local
weekly, desinged to meet the wants of tbe
thriving village in which he has c.,oa,, -
new home. Success attend him
In all these manufacturing villages o,o.+
improvement is visible. The cessation Of 90
civil war, the re-opeDing of the cotton trado
and the general improvement in business of All
kinds have put new face on matters here =
The entire productive capacity of the mills
would be taxed to their utmost were it possible
to obtain sufficient female operatives to do the
work.
More soon from another quarter. s.
Bg- Potatoes are very plenty in Iowa, ant
fo. on,.A. = Il -
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CLAIRVOYANT I'll
Electric Physician I


From 61s Broadway, New York, has returned to
Portland, and can BE- consulted at her ONCE, No II
clapp's block.
ONE OF THE GREATEST CURES ON RECORD
Prompted by no other than the feeling Of benevo-
lence, and for the bne OF the afflicted, desire to
mako known a short description of my ilseaso and
the unexpected cure which l obtained from Mrs.
Manchester's Medicine. Upwards Of two years since
was to ken sick, which gradually increased until
was so far reduced that never expected to be Won
agsi, had the at enhance Of six ensnf physicians
and never rseeigeI the slightest ben fit until com
menced usin Mrs. Manchester Medicines MY dis
ease at that time was as lollows:-I was extremely
feeble-connnsd to my bed. My hesa had all disap-
poured. the whites OF my eye were yellow, Also the
skin yellow; I had duh heavy pain IN the right
side, and It was very much enlarged; pain IN my
shoulders and spine. The LETT side seemed TO decay
50 that there was quite hollow place II Rad y
very distressing pain ct the pit Of my stomach;
tongue coated thick, tomach very acid, appetite en-
tirely gone, not being able t. keep anyth nc ON my
stomach, fever, nigrt swcats, thirst violent, dry
cough, difficulty Of breathing, dull headache. I
cannot describe Isl wish to do my miserable stu
alton and suffering a. every organ In my body was
diseased. My physicians said was last fastening TO
the consumption.
END at this time perfect health, and this Is
plain, short history Of my case, and is the truth
would recommend every and all inEads to 60 and con-
suit Mrs Manchester. MARY A. MoULroN.
EDWARD L. MoULroN.
Portland, May 0, 1895. octadtf
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The First National Bank
or poRTLANl

aaf sefaeasf OF PORTLAND iog -la
THE Capital Of the Bank win be increased in the
lars ($150 O00). -
Subscriptions win be received only from present
stocknoiders until October LIST, next
Interest viii be paid until January LIST 1856 when
the new stock WIN rank with the old. ~
Iwenty-nve Per cent must be paid in at the date
pleted before january next. 80
VIM. EDw. GOULD, Cashier.
kortiahd, sept. Sth, 1866. eept9ed1m
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: SPECIAL NOTICES.
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These Bitters are not only valuable in al cases Of
Bilious Diseases, LiUer Complaints Dyspepsio, jam
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whole SysteMs Prepared byasTsyYsY eS-faE y
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2 g0rdersBy mall win receive prompt attention.
u Oct SAN d1ms u. s,,,,.. IL.
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RICE BROTHERS, Ed
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The following choice brands OF Flour on hand:-
BERTsHY's BEST, N. WARREN,
CABINET, EAGLE,
I CHAMPION, -si Mcclellan
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yAPPoNrED. = President johnson has ap-
pointed Capt. Joseph Covell, of Jay, in this
State, Consul at Prince Edwards Island, vice
]. II. Sherman deceased. This good luck of
Capt. G. will be very gratifying to his numer-
Gus friends in this State. His practical COM
mon sense and general intelligence, and his
long experience as a sea-captain will enable
him to fill the Office with credit to himself and
to the satisfaction of the public.