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Proceedings of the Meas York Ch0mber OF
Commerce on the Capture of the Fg0rjdo.

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of Commerce to report on the Communication
from merchants of Bahia relative TO the seiz-
ure of the Florida, requesting the merchants
of New York to suspend giving any reward to
the captors Of the Florida, made report to-
day. They say that most of the signers of the
communication are allied to British and rebel
interests, and recommend that the thanks of
the Chamber of Commerce be rendered to
Capt Collins of the gunboat Wachusett for
his courage and conduct in generously sub
jecting himself to the risk of censure and
the loss of his commission in order TO rid
the seas of scourge and our commerce OF an
incendiary foe. A motion was made to send
a copy of the report to the merchants Of Bahia,
but objection was made that the merchants of
New York should take no further notice of
the factors of British pirates, and the motion
was not put. .-lN ~ ..-N.l
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.BY fBEKgRAPH
Portland Daily Press.
15 Especial Dispatch to the Prsss.l
MIR. Fessenden Unanimously Ncm-
mated. aa e.

g Tlzgl5l AUGUSTA, Jan. 8.
Separate Caucuses were held this evening
by the Union men of the Senate and House for
the purpose of nominating acandidate for U. s.
Senator for six years from the 4th Of March
next In the House Caucus there were pres
ent 10 members. Gen. Hersey of Bangor,
withdrew the name of Hannibal Hamlin, and
Hon. William Pitt Fessenden was unanimous
ly nominated, receiving the vote of every
member. rs sfEN
In the Senate Caucus twenty-six members
were present. Mr.. Hamlin's name was with
drawn and Mr.. Fessenden received the unani-
nous nomination, every member voting for
him.
Hon. Nathan A. Farwell was nominated by
reclamation in both caucuses to I'LL the place
until the 4th of March next. H.
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Denocratic Nomlnations.

M 6e wa AUGUSTA, Jan. 5.
At the Democratic Caucus the following
nominations for State officers have been made:
For State Treasurer-Ch Charles A. Shaw Of
Biddeford ga
Secretary Of State-Silas s. Drew Of Ban
gor.
Attorney General - Albert P. Gould Of
Thomaston. l9iis
Adjutant General-Samuel j. Anderson of
Portland. A-3sa
Land Agent George G. Getchell of Anson.
For Counsellers- Lord. Washington
Bray, Calvin Record. Artcmas Libbey, Eben-
ezer Otis, Gorham L. Boynton, and James
Nichols.
The Democrats have made no nomination
for United States Senator. "a Bas 4 {, b.lss "A,
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Young Ladies B. F. Society.

The amount of work accomplished by the
r. F. Society, during the past year, is as fol-
lows: Two hundred and thirty-four shirts !;
200 pairs drawers; 1913 towels; 1870 handker
chiefs; "a pairs stockings; "a pairs slippers;
doz. pairs of mittens, and dressing gowns.
Of the above, three boxes have been forward
ed to the New England Branch of the SaRi-
tary Commission; two boxes to Home for dis
charged Soldiers, Boston; one box to Miss
II. Merrill, Armory Square Hospital, Wash
ington; l box to 10th regiment at Red River,
La. /; six boxes to Ladies' Sanitary COMMITTEES;
six shirts and four doz. pairs mittens to LIST
Maine Veterans. a9 e
The appended report oftbe Treasurer shows
cause for renewed Indebtedness to those whose
interests and generosity have supplied us.
with means to continue our work, and though
our record is small when compared with larger
organizations: still for the sake of those whom
we wish to benefit, we respectfully ask con-
tinuance of the public favor. Per Order.
II. w. GILMAN, Secretary.
Tao Doth 1871 g
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A resolution was adopted calling on the
Secretary Of the Navy for all facts relating to
the bursting of the guns in Porter's feet. j
A joint resolution was introduced for the
appointment Of disabled seamen and soldiers
in the public departments. Referred. sls 5 ST
"A Joint resolution of thanks to Gen. Sher-
man and his army was referred to the Military
committee. "a
A resolution was offered by MFR. Stevens,
instructing the committee on Ways and Means
to inquire into the expediency of reporting a
bill to prevent the formation Of combinations
to raise the price OF coin.
After. some debate Mr.. Stevens withdrew
his resolution. fs9fsf1
The House then went into committee of the
Whole on the Presidents message. 4
Mr.. Creswell of Maryland, made an anti
slavery speech. Mr.. Stevens of Penn, advo-
Gated the abolition Of slavery. Adjourned.
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xxxv1I1 CONGRESS Second Session.

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MS SENATE.
lis.spst1 sdiai sd WASHINGTON, Jan. s.
A communication from the Secretary of the
Treasury was read, stating that the coast sur
vey report for the past year was ready. Four
thousand copies were ordered to be printed.
A petition from citizens of Ohio in favor of
a corps for border defence was referred TO the
committee on Foreign Affairs. s
A resolution was adopted directing the
Secretary of War to inform the Senate of the
number OF men enlisted in the naval service
who have been credited on the military quotas
OF States, and upon what principles where
such credits were made. z p
3 A resolution was adopted instructing the
Military committee to enquire into the expe-
diency of reporting bill to distribute the pro-
ceeds of the sales of the cotton captured in
Savannah among the soldiers of Gen. Sher-
mans army. s95 II asass#s "
The pension bill was taken up, and after
recommendations to supply deficiencies from
the Secretary of the Interior were read, the
bill was passed. saiais % a s9a Co..
The resolution freeing slaves and the chill
dren of slaves who enlist in the army was
taken up. suX asE "a s{ysaa8 s'sss
After long debate the Senate refused to
refer the resolution to the Judiciary commit
tee in accordance with the motion of Mr..
DaVis-yeas Is, nays 10. The subject was
then postponed on motion of Mr.. Salisbury,
who wished to debate it. 6s
Mr.. Wilson called up the bill to permit
aliens who have served for one year in the
army to become citizens of the United States.
Mr.. Sherman offered an amendment that no
alien who had resided in the United States
continuously for five years before the 10th of
April, 1861, shall be naturalized under the
laws Of the United States after the first day of
april, 1865, anything in any act to the con
trary Notwithstanding. Mr.. Sherman ex-
planned the object of his amendment. There
were great many aliens in the United States
who would not become naturalized so as to
keep from liability to military service. Pend
ing the consideration Of the subjective Senate
adjourned. egaq y "a sss sss 81 ss 6se,s
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AID for the sufferers a. savannah.

AlEElIa NEW DIRK, an D 7
Col. Allen stated to the Chamber of Com
merge to-day that he had been appointed by
the people Of Savannah to buy food for the
sufferers there. He bad no rice or cotton TO
sell, but was prepared to buy what he could
and receive such contributions as the mer-
chants and people of New York saw At to eX-
tend to the loyal citizens of Savannah. He
stated that at the citizens meeting the reso-
lutions were received with three times three
cneers for the Union and President Lincoln.
Ihey we're all In favor Of the old flag which
had ruled over them. Col. Allen stated that
Savannah was destitute of provisions, and that
his yisl5 here was fully sanctioned by Gen.
Sherman. fhs Chamber Of Commerce ap-
pointed committee 70 geoeive subscriptions
for Savannah, and passed resolutions calling
for aid.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. D.
Maj j. r. Oberine of the Veteran Reserve
Corps has entered on his duties as Provost
Marshal of the District of Columbia, vice Capt.
Putnam, resigned. e.a. -. t.,,s..,
The President at the instance Of George D.
Prentice and w. R. Gist, has acceeded to the
request of Lieut.. Gov. Jacobs of Kenrucky, to
return from his exile 10 heSouth.
A resolution was sought to be introduced In
the House to-day, by Mr.. Blaine, for the APP
pointment OF another Lieutenant General, ia
ferior to the Lieutenant General commanding
the armies-was designed to create the pos
ition for Gen. Sherman. ifR1TEflEf t
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CITY OF PORTLAND.


In the Year One Thousand Eight Handred ana
vs. asfAMa11S iSsrtg- bsve.r So, sAscs
An Ordinance concerning Hay. yHsn
Be tt ofd0sned By the Mayor, Aldermen, and Com.
mon Council oft the City Of Portland, in City Coun
election There shall be chosen annually in the
- month of March, by the City Council, one or
more Weighers OF Hay, who all have tho care and
shall be to weigh ali hay and Straw brought into
the City of PortsF for SALE and such other articles
as may be offered to be weighed. they shall give
bonds to the city, in such Gums the Mayor and AL
aermen may require. for the faithful performaE &c
of their duty and shall CONFORM TO such regulations
IS may from time to time be adopted by the City
Council and shall receive such compensation as thev
shall deem just and reasonable. to be paid out of the
money received rs fees for weighing hay and 9TH
SEQ Nopers m shall sell or offsr for sale anv
hay or straw without having the same weighed BY
the City Weigher of Gay. a. ticket sig ed by said
Wegher csrufy ing the quantity each load, bale or
straw SO so d. or offered for fae, to the use OF the
city; or the owner or driver of such hay straw,
shall forfeit and pay to the of the city sum
not less than i've dollars for each load Of hay or
straw sold or offered fer sale, without having com.
Piled with the provisions OF this ordinance, at the
aiicretien OF the court before whom such case may
$50. 8. Any person not authorized & wei CHER
Of hay in accordance with the provisions of the first
section thi3ordipance, who shall weigh any hay OF
brought into this city for sale shall permit
or allow such hay or straw to be weighed upon any
scales De 0ng1ng to him or them, ehall forfeit and
pay sum not exc eding twenty dollars to the use Of
the city A sislag = Haa .ssfsW 40
SEC. 4. The weigher of hay shall be allowed to
demand and receive from any person Offering any
hay straw other article, to be weighed upon the
city hay Ecaies, the sum of thirty cents for each
load or other article SO weighed, which shall al
include the weighing of the cart, wagon or vehi-
ole upon which . :oad has been weighed by said
weigher. Y ~ "a ggissaa - 5lnsl r
SEC 8. The provisions of this ordinance shall
not apply to hay pressed and put up in bundles or
bales as required by law. intended for shipment or
for sale without being weighed in this city.
SEQ. 6 All ordinances or parts OF ordinances in
hereby repealed. fasNa II $50 ~
Approved, Jan. 8, 1866, ~ So 8
iat JACOB MCCLELLAN, Mayor.
jan4-d2w j. M. HEATH, City Clerk
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THE THEATRE.-A very good audience was
in attendance at Deering Hall last evening to
witness the performance of the excellent
drama. "Ben Bolt" The parts were well as
signed, and the several roles were admirably
rendered. The leading characters were per-
sonsted with skill and tact that place them
almost above criticism. We consider the
speaking and acting far above mediority.--
There are no "sticks" among them, and each
strives to act well his part, and it was well
done. We say, and mean what we say, that
it is very seldom that better theatrical COM
pany visits our city. The lovers of good plays
can enjoy the exhibitions of shis company with
good zest The closing piece, Wandering
Boys" went off Ia fine style, e
This evening the beautiful comedies of the
Soldiers Daughter, and the Forest Rose will
be performed. .rrseftx rr,,,s vggF fcg
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Special Notice.

Commencing Jan. l, 1866, the following regula-
tions will be rigidly observed blythe Projectors of
the Press;
l. No papers will be delivered by Carriers except
to those who have subscribed at the office.
q No Carrier will be allowed to sell papers his
route, or to collect money from subscribers,
8. Carriers found guilty Of violating the foregoing
rules they wi be discharged. -sF
The publishers of the Press are obliged to adopt
the method above set fothin order to protest them.
selves against abuses and also to relieve the Car
riersfro embarrassing duties which have often de-
Iayed them in the delivery oftheir papers, to the
great Inconvenience Of subscribers. ft
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Ro;Jrood accident,

New York, Jan. 5.
A collision occurred in, the Bergen Tun-
mel between the Norris and Essex Rrilroad
train and the Erie train. A portion of the
former had bee me detached, and while the
connection was being made the outward train
for Patterson on the Erie road ran into the
rear of it, demolishing the Morris and Essex
cars. -Four or five persons were killed and
number injured, all of whom resided in New
ark. The Erie train was unchanged.
LATER.-Only one person was killed by the
accident in the Bergen Tunnel, boy named
Sehenck, of New York. Four or five persons
were injured, including L. S. Haskell, of Or
ange Internally, and young man named Rob-
inson, son of Gen. Robinson, severely.
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Capture of Nine of Mosby's Gmerritlas.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.
The Star says: "We have Information of
the capture of captain, lieutenant and seven
men OF Mosby's command, who contemplated
a raid on the Baltimore railroad The party
crossed the river at Jamestown in citizens
clothes, for the purpose Of taking tho cars at
the Relay House to proceed TO Point of
Rocks to tap the Baltimore Road. Upon
reaching the Relay House, information of their
movements having reached Gen. Tyler who
commands the post at that point, they were
taken into custody. Alarge amount of money
and papers, containing Information of value to
our authorities is said to have been found up
on them. There are some matters Of interest
in connection with this capture not judicious
to publish" a86ss7s IA .r-fl4 .9s,7
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No. 1876 Fore st.
PORTLAND

The senior partner Of this firm woul1 tender to
the citizens of Portland his thanks for their past pat
ronage, and would express the hope that The new
firm may merit continuance Of the same. sdl
si0 afsa sis See ;gtls est j. w. MUNGER .
sor ss Ead rs baa Ay1gsH CHAs. d. MUNGER,
an3d3wa WIN. w. CoLBY.
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NEW YoRR, Jan s
Co .tcn-salas SEQ bales; middling uplA at l 81
Flour-saieo $50 bbis; Stateand Western 6@I0c
lower; State 70i Round Hoop Ohio IL 20; West
ern . 10; Southern duh; saies480 bbis; Cans da 80
lower; sales 240 bbls 4ts-N* 10
Wheat-l@2c lower; aa'es 1880 bushels Chicago
Spring at 28@2 80 end 1900 bushels Winter Red
Western 4S; and 5000 bushels White Michigan at
26s. Rssrs4ssaE sssss.sa.sg4 gses sa.ss-gs 81 !
Corn-quet; sale. 1900 bush Western 90 afoat
White Southern 2 05. =. f.s,s 80 !
Oats-1jc lower. :" Aet5s4 gSgti4 ? Il
Beef-steady.
Perk-easer; sales $500 bhs 6 tsAs 81
Lard-dull sales 1900 bbls at 2G6252
Rutter-quiet; Ohio 36G48.
Whiskey-,-quiet sales ga bbls lat q 24a2 244
Rice-dBl,
Sugar-qaiet; sales 8 30 hhds Porto, Rico "a; Mus.
coyado ls3@l9!; Havana zoo boxes at lSt925.
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Rooms to Let

} Rooms to Let. -
P0oMS to Let, furnished or unfarnished, with
1Aor without board, at " Free street. None but
respectable persons need apply. jan3d1w*
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BALTIMORE, Jan. 5.
The Legislature of Maryland completed its
organization to-day. Gov. Bradford's message
congratulates the members on the passage of
the new constitution and contamination of
emancipation, and claims compensation for the
State therefor by the general government.
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The Pursuit of Hood-Destrnctiost of Pom
tooss and Capture of Wagons, dc.
CoURTLAND. ALA, j an. A, d.
: W via DECATUR, ALA.
The cavalry belonging to Maj. Gen. Stead
mans command have passed, captured and
burned Hoods pontoon train, captured 900
mules, 100 wagons and 200 hogs. Forrest is
reported near Russelville, and deserter from
Hoods army reports that Hood has been or
defed to Tuscaloosa to reorganize his shat
tered army. ~ sss os54..-55-.
Rhoddy's cavalry command is almost en-
tirely dispersed.
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Know all Men by these Presents, That
the Home Insurance CONF any, OF the Ciiy " New
York, do hereby authorize any and all agents that
said Company has or may hereafter have or appoint
in the stare Of Maine fer and on behalf o. salo Com
many 10 ccept and acknowledge service OF all pro-
cess. whether mesne or fnsl. in any action or pro-
ceedng against fafd company, in any Of the O. urts
that aid service OF the oresaid thal BE- a
ken and held to be valid and s9fheientin that behalf
the same as IL served upon said company according
ar ,iSht ofserror by rea OF the NAV ner Of such
seroica IL hereby expressly waived and rsinquished
witness our hand and seal OF the Company, this
t,ventv-ninth day of December, 1854.
Stoned CHARLKs j. MARrIN, President.
LIS JOHN MCGEE, Secretary.
foiicfas iaaued nv .af 81
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United States District Court.
( WARE ]. PRESIDING.

THURsDAY.-In the case OF United States
VS.. a lot of iron, &C., the testimony on the part
OF the Government was continued without be-
ing concluded. asR 90.
In the case of Murray VS.. barque William
Carey, further testimony was taken by the
Clerk of the Court. s.3s.-.s..ss
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AUCTION SALES.
:. M.~PATrEN, AUcrloxEER. Il Exchange ST.

Molasses, Soap. Boots, &c, at Auction,
Saturday Jam. 7th, at "a M, l2hhds Molas.ea.
Lard % - S Sa Soap q DO Cream Tartar bbis
scanning DECK &c. jan4td -
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MARINE RAILWAY AROUND NIAGARA
FALLs.-Such a railway is now agitatcd. 1t
is thought to be grand and useful enterprise,
especially since our relations with Canada
have come SO near being interrupted. We
may be deprived Of the use Of the Welland
Canal at any lay. The advantages Of this
Marine railway are obvious. While it takes
from twelve to sixteen hours to pass vessels
through the locks of the canal, the same ves-
sells floating in the movable lock might be
passed from Lewiston to the Niagara River
above the Falls, inside of two hours. Horace
II. Day has addressed a letter upon the sub
ject to the President Of the Board of Trade at
Detroit, In which he points out the advantages
of this railway over the WelIand Canal.
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DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 5.
The Michigan Legislature convened yester-
day. Gov. Blair's message was read and
shows an encouraging condition of State
finances. ]. M. Howard was nominated fol
Senator by the Republican caucus last night
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Gen. Canby,s Tietcs of Trade Nth the In
ssst,7s ~ sMrrectzonarU Estates,

WASHINGTON, Jan. b.
Gen. Candy In letter on the subject of
trade with the insurrectionary states, says II it
is carried on in the manner and to the extent
claimed byspeculators who now control, it the
inevitable result, in his judgment, will be to
and strength and efficiency to the rebel armies
east and west OF the Mississippi, equivalent to
the addition $4,000 men, and stimulate into
active opposition to the successful prosecution
of our operations at least 10000 men within
our own lines. s9a 7las4 sal "a
Every expedition he sent into the enemy's
lines had been known to the rebels through
this fundamentally and nearly every one failed
in some of its objects. He has now several
spectators captured in the enemies country
waiting trial for giving information 20 the
enemy. s
The rebel armies have been supported main
~ for the last twelve months by unlawful
trade upon the Mississippi. y .3ai8
New Orleans since its occupation by our
forces, has contributed more to support the
rebel armies and privateers than any portion
OF the country except Wilmington. He now
has papers in relation to contracts made by
English houses in Mobile, for the expectation
Of zoe 900 bales of cotton by way of New Or
leans. The House Military committee have
the subject in hand. ssss IS sa'a
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.Qu.ss.ion ~ be RlalIe,,..n.ona Esa,,..,.s,..

50 1879 ~ 1929 II ~-ts NEW 1ohh, Jan. D.
The Richmond Examiner in reply to the
Sentinels foreign protection article says: saIf
neither England or France will so much as
recognize us, how would they receive such an
invitation as this, now that we are sinking
and perishing under the mighty power of the
Yankee nation"
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JOHN DOW, Agent,


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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 5.
The Indiana Legislature convened to-day.
John U. Pittit (union) was elected speaker of
the House. The Governor and Lieut. Gov
ernor will be inaugurated on Monday.
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News-paper Correspondence.

THE undersigned an ex-edtor of this citg, here
Il by tenders his services, for reasonable COM
pepsation, to the publishers of any news journals
in Maine in Boston. in New York else here, who
would like to enjoy the ready correspondence of an
experienced writer and urnalist Of this Capital of
this State He atters himse ftbat his acquaintance
with the local ansactions and the public measures
ard the public men of the Stats Country, well
as his long experienced in phical and editor
oil labois, give him an advantage in this fespect
which few others posseasg He knows how to write
copy for the printer that will require no revision
after 1t passes ont of his hards. BE is also good
and expeditions proof" reader, aud is willing to
engage with any Publisher who may desire his ser.
vices at home or abroad, in III capacity. IS
~ WILLIAM A. DREW.
Augusta, Jan'y 2, 1865. fstfsitt 4 ian5dtf
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eM 8&B NEW YORK, Jan. s.
The subscriptions to the 10 40 loan here are
large on account of It's withdrawal after to-
morrow. The ninth National Bank of this
city offers to receive subscriptions by gtele-
graph to the latest moment.
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New YORK AND Boston OH COMPANY.
We would call attention to the advertise
ment.of this company, which may be found
in another column. The geological report
made by Mr.. Roberts the Geologist, speaks in
fattering terms of the tracts and parcels of
land owned by the company, which have been
examined by him. Messrs. VIM. Fl. Wood
& Son, are the Agents for sale of the stock In
this city, and they will be happy to impars
all the information in their possession rela-
tive to the company, its lands and its pros
meets. -. 4. $500 49,. -
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LIABILITIES.

Ameunt OF Losses acjustsd, and due and
unpaid, N,
Amour oflosses incurred andin process
ofa0jusiment &c.,
Amount Of Losses reported on which no
action has been taken, J.,
Amount OF aims for losses resi- eddy the
CompsnY n,
Amount Of dividends dec AIRED and due,
unpaid
Amount ofdividends either cash or scrip,
declared not yet due q. .-... ~
Amount of money borrowed p N
Amount Of all other existing claims a
3 gainst the company, NJ
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MORTALITY OF PoRTLAND.-The whole
number of deaths in this city during the
month of December, 1854. was 81. OF these
there died Of
Scarlet fever, 1; lung fever, z; consumption
gestion Of lungs, A; murdered, 1 whooping
cough, i; Inflammation of lungs, 2; apoplexy,
L; typhoid feyers, D; old age, ! casualty, 2;
Group, /; dropsy on brain, q; unknown, 2;
pneumonia, /; palsy, /; cancer, q; disease OF
the heart, / bilious fever, l.
Ages-under years, 10; between and 10,
/; 10 and 20, 2; 20 and &c. 8; 80 and 40, 8;
40 and so, 8; so and so, s; go and 1912 70
and so, A; so and so, 2
Sexes-Males, %; females, %; total 81.
avs sslt3ssi g asaeaa4o Louis BUNoE,
5tr IS 81 Superintendent of Burials.
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SEARCH AND SEIzUsE.--Deputy Merrill
Yesterday visited the shop of r. z. buddy,
corner Of Spring and Clark streets, and seized
a small quantity of liquor.
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Rebel Paper Blockade of Northern Ports.
NEW York, Jan. s..
An editorial in the Richmond Wing sug-
gests the declaration by the rebels of q block
ade of all the ports in the United States, thus
making British and French vessels seeking
those ports legal prey for rebel pirates.