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The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20


Mr., JoHESoE's lAReUMEsT.-The, Star of
last evening published a lengthy synopsis OF
the argument of Reverdy johnson treceised
by telegraph) counsel for Mrs. Surratt In the
conspiracy case. The argument Is, mainly,
against the jurisdiction Of the court In con-
clusion Mr.. johnson says VA l ss1'11 1s5
have not remarked on the evidence In the
case OF Mrs. Surratt, nor is IL my purpose, but
1t Is proper that refer to her case in particu-
lar for q single moment. That woman well
educated, and as far as we can judge, from all
her past life as we have it In the evidence, a
devout Christian, ever kind, affectionate and
charitable, with no motive disclosed to US,
could have caused q total change in her very
nature, could have participated in the crimes
IN question, 10 is almost impossible to believe.
Such q belief can suly be forced upon reason
able unsuspectiDg, unprejudiced mind, by d.
rect and uncontradicted evidence coming from
pure and perfectly unsupported sources. Have
we thisP Is the evidence uncontradicted; are
the two witnesses, Weichman and FLOYD ,pure
and unsupported? OF the particulars Of their
evidence say nothing, they will be brought
before you BY my associates, but this conelus-
ion in regard TO those witnesses must leave on
the mind Of the Court, and is certainly inn
pressed on mine-that II the facts which they
themselves state as TO their connection with
Booth and Payne are true, their knowledge of
the purpose to commit the crimes, and their
participation Is much more satisfactorily es-
tablished, than the alleged knowledge and
participation OF Mrs. Snrratt As far gentle
men as am concerned, her case Is now in
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20
AN In1sH WEpp1Na TouR-FdWard WE

AN IRIsH WEDDING Tour. Edward Wesh
was united in marriage to Miss Margaret
Barrett at q "friendsn house In Centre street,
yesterday afternoon, and having partaken too
freely of Irish wine, started in the evening for
their residence on Larch street, but on. arriv-
ing opposite Crockett's furniture shop IN Ex-
change street, the bridegroom declared that
the space under a. wagon was the door ofhis
house, which he entered and laid down under,
against all the persuasion Of his bride to the
contrary. The happy couple were fonnd at
midnight by the police, the wife sitting on the
ground with the husbands head in her lap,
sound asleep The parties after some shaking
we're started again for their destination. y &
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

CHILDREr's CONCERT. = Next Thursday
evening, at City Hall, we expect to witness
beautiful and brilliant spectacle, as well as
hear some fine music. Some six OF seven
hundred children win appear all draped in
Uniform, 1.-The girls clad in white, and wreath
ed in flowers. They have been well trained
under the administration of Mr.. G. w. Gardi.
ner, and their voices highly cultivated. Solos,
concerted pieces and choruses will be the
order OF the evening. The Proscenium Of our
spacious Hall will be filed with the young
vocalists, and galaxy OF beauty will be dis
played. The entertainment win be all that
Is promised in the bills, and we expect to see
the Hall crowded on the occasion.
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

u 4 WAsHINer1,oolNS.. June Il,

WASHINGTON, June IL.
The argument of F, Stone, in behalf of Har-
rold, was read, counsel contending that the ac-
cused did not aid or abet in the murder of the
President. There is no evidence to show that
this boy conspired with Booth and theirs in
aid OF The rebellion, or aid in the overthrow of
the government, as charged. That he aided
and abetted, however, in the escape of Booth,
there was no doubt, and he must take the con-
sequences. .HsiH2d hHk
mold and o LaughIin, revie wing the evidence
at length, and insisting that they were not en-
gagged in the conspiracy charged, and demand
ing their acquittal. 4r,e. a4astcr,o
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lEashi.aase,. .oo,respendenee.

New YORK. June 10.
The Posts special Washington dispatch
says the Commanding General of the Depart
ment of Washington authorizes the contradic-
ton OF the rumer that the monuments recent
ly erected on the Bull Run battle field have
been destroyed. e ~ ~
Tie Commercial Washington dispatch says
that the President has decided to abolish trade
restrictions west of the Mississippi, as well as
every where else. eaf 7 psssiiiia. aqmsy sss
The cotton trade viii soon be declared open
to the world. rr gTvAu II .9
2 1t has been definitely determined that JEFF.
Davis shall be tried in the civil courts, before
Chief Justice Chase.
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80. NEW YORK. June TO-.
The Tribune's Washington dispatch says
that there's secret combination among the
rebel real estate owners 10 Richmond not to
sell to any Northern purchaser This explains
why property is held from 100 to 800 per cent.
higher than before the war. 1e. ais
The Times dispatch says the claims of the
Savannah captured cotton are now being pre-
scented, and nearly the whole will he claimed,
though well informed citizens of Savannah say
not more than 5000 bales Of the $4,000 bales
can be proven to belong to legal citizens. ~
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NEW YORK, June To.
IA Additional details OF the war between Bra
I'll and Paraguay confirm the report OF the de-
feat OF the Brazilian troops. Brazil is making
great exertions to prosecute the war with re-
newed energy. A naval combat was eminent.
The Richmond Wing Of Saturday says that
the war of determination is going on against
the Confederates. Button officers of any rank
are. not molested 4 but the prisates and neg
roes have their clothes literally unbuttoned in
the public streets.
The steamer Barton has arrived from New
bern with Generals Fitzpatrick, Gordon, and
others on board.
Steamer Constitution. arrived at New Or
leans nth about 1000 soldiers OF various regi
ments.
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q y
DEATH OF GEN. HUMPHREY, s-Died in
Brunswick, on Sunday, 18Th inst. Gen. John
@. Humphreys, aged 81 years. Thus has pass
cd away one of the most efficient business
men, and one of the most respected citizens Of
that town. Gen. Humphreys we have long
known, as citizen, as politician, as mason
and as man. In all these relations he sus-
tanned character, so far as we are aware
above reproach. Politically he was Of the
Democratic school, and like most old men o.
that party he had become fxed in his early
notions, and very likely was more. or less big
otsd In his feelings, but he was honest. If he
erred, as we think he. did, the error was Of
the head and not Of the heart. lassl4 ssa ii.a
General Humphreys was very prominent
business man, and years ago was largely en-
gagged in numbering and shipbuilding, and
was, perhaps, second to no one in the town, or
in that part Of the csunty, as q man Of enter
prise and thorough business habits. He has
occupied many posts of honor In the town,
and for several years was Sheriff of the Coun-
ty of Cumberland. Ia, ls48 President Polk
appointed him Collector Of Bath, which posi-
sion he occupied until he gave place to new
appointee under President Taylor. He was
cordial in his friendships, forgiving In his
spirit, Astounding in.his charities, and true to
his friends. Peace to his ashes. r1s e.
Funeral services this afternoon at o'clock.
Masonic services by the Grand Lodge OF
Maine. An extra train will return to this
IA !
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LADY's FRIEND-The July number Of this
Magazine opens with an engraving appropri-
ale to the season, called aOE THE CLIFF
1t is beautiful picture Of lovers enjoying the
repose and freshness Of the seashore- and
makes one long for the dash of the breakers
against the rocks, and the smell Of the salt
waves. The Double Fashion Plate for this
month is quite brilliant. The other engrav-
ings arc the Bridge Of Sighs," and the usual
number devoted to new styles Of dress, &C.
Price $2.50a year; 2 copies $500. Address
Deacon e. Peterson, Philadelphia.
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Horrible Tragedy ia West Roxbury.


Two children belonging in Boston on Mon
day last took walk to Mays Woods, Rox-
bury, and did not return. They were Bella
Joyce, beautiful girl of fourteen, and John
Joyce, her brother, a bright boy of eleven
years, and were Of respectable parentage, re-
siding at the South End. The feelings OF their
mother, who returned from a journey on
Wednesday can be imagined but not described.
The most vigorous search during last week
tailed to bring to light any clue to the fate Of
the lost ones, until yesterday some gentlemen
strolling in the woods discovered the body OF
the girl, stabbed In several places. About an
hour or more afterwards the dead body of the
boy was found. -some distance from that OF
his sister, also stabbed, undoubtedly by the
same murderous hand. 'ses q, - "a
I Near the body OF the girl there was found
some unfinished wreaths If forest leaves, show
ing the employment in which the children had
been engaged when the william attacked them.
Inc girls hat, lying near by, was also trimmed
with leaves. esA sH 91sssa
There were indications OF a struggle having
taken place between the boy and the would-be
murderer of his sister, and the former being
overpowered, 1t Is supposed, ran down the hill
and was pursued by the hend, who stabbed
him from behind. The body of the boy was
Iound face downwards, with a horrible cash in
his back. t.
This fearful tragedy, almost unprecedented
for sickening horror, in this vicinity, has
caused the most intense excitementin the i'm
mediate neighborhood. Each person con
siders himself q self appointed detective, and
Is determined to leave no stone unturned in
ferretiDg out the perpetrator of this atrocious
crime, and bring him and his associates, ~ any,
to justice. n N - .t's-s -
The remains have been fully identified by q
relative An inquest will be held as soon as
possible. The only explanation Of this TRACE
dy Is too obvious and too dreadful to need men
tion.- Boston Advertiser, 10Th. ailss sous
Rewards TO the amount OF 81 500 are offered
for the apprehension of the guilty parties. Mr..
Motley, the owner of the land where The awful
deeds were committed, offers q reward Of
So, 600. iataessss g ssls sossesoi 81 ssais
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

NEW Music .-"Nicodcmu johnson pa
comic song,-sang with great applause .by c.
Fettlngall at the entertainment Of Morris
Brothers, Pell and Trowbridge troupe, last
evening: Move my Armchair, dearest Moth
era ballad, by F. Wilmartb, with
great effect by him at the same entertainment:
Ella, the Pride Of my Hear" by the same.
Published by o. Ditson of Boston.
Also visions Of the dear Departed,"-a
ballad by r Wilmarth; published by II. Toll
man Of Boston. 5as KS -
All the above can be found at Paine's Mu-
sic Store. M
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

CELEBRATION IN PHIPsBURa.-A cores
pondent writes: "The inhsbitants or this
town are laying out to have good time on
the Fourth; have received $500 for fire
works, and there will be mammoth tent that
will seat 1000 people; clam and dsh chow
ders will be served up for the occasion have
engaged three able speakers to be present,
and the Arrowsic Band to furnish music
Committee Of arrangements, Thomas III. Rec d,
Samuel D. Reed, VIM. Wildes, Jordan Gould
er and John F. Mereen.n ss a
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BY TELEGRAPH.
TO THE DAILY PRESS.



m WASHINGTON, June 10.
Inc family OF President johnson, and his
daughter, Mrs. Patterson, have arrived here
10 take charge OF the Executive Mansion.
This morning John P, Murray, a member OF
the rebel Congress from Tennessee, presented
himself at Col. Ingraham's office, and took the
oath OF allegiance. Fourteen questions ap-
plcable to the executions enumerated in the
Presidents late amnesty proclamation, were
propounded to Murray before the oath was
administered. To all OF which he answered
in the affirmative, except the fourteenth ques-
ton, which was as follows: Have you y0lun-
taIiy participated in the rebellion? If so, Is
the estimated value OF your property over
$4,000" To this Murray replied that he had
never paid taxes on $4,000, and did notknow
how much he was worth. 9a 5fanol lads
Henry G. Burnett rebel senator from Ken
lucky, appeared at Collngham's Office this
morning Tor the purpose of taking the oath O.
allegiance, and as he was formerly member
ofthe United States House Of Representatives,
he could not answer favorably to the question:
did you leave your seat in the Congress o.
the United States to aid the rebellion? ?" But
the oath was administered, however, in order
to afford him opportunity to make special ap-
plication under the amnesty proclamation TO
Pres. johnson, to be restored to his rights as a
citizen of the United States.
Up to yesterday, 14S,0O0 troops had left the
city in troop trains, of which number IS 900
went west to Benwood and Parkersburg.-
This number does not include those going on
passenger trains, which since the 1st inst,
have averaged over 500 per day, making the
entire number about 100000, an average OF
about 5000 per day. There remain yet about
10000 to leave, which includes the remainder
OF the Army of the Potomac, about 80 900, and
the heavy artillery in the Notifications.
ssr SEES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, ssl
Washington, June 49,
To the Hon. Gideon Weues. Secretarv of
the NGUy.-Sir:-I have the honor to trans
nit for your information, a correspondence
between Sir Frederick w. Bruce and this De,
of the pretended concession of belligerent
rights to the insurgents. In view of this cor
respondence. l suggest therefore that you
ted States the results following therefrom, viz:
sion heretofore made of beligerent character
from the insurgents. ss..ses So
I'd, The withdrawal of the rule has not been
made absolute by Great Britain, and that
therefore customary courtesies are not to be
paid by your vessels to those Of the British
navy. ~ 5ss e "a xtses sss
Sd, The right OF search Of British vessels is
terminated, of course. This has no bearing
upon the operation of the slave trade treaty.
4th, Any insurgent or piratical vessel found
on the high seas may be lawfully captured by
vessels of the United States. - III
Eaile 3D. Your ob'dt servant 35asssass
90 s.fshis esaaa VIM. II. SEWARD.
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4aIFaaa y 8aii % 9flla NEW YORK, June 49,
As The steamship Constitution, from New Or
leans 10th, via Key West, Fort Paluski and
Fortress Monroe, has arrived. Among her
passengers were Maj. Gen. Maury and lady,
Brig. Gen. st. John Capts. Cumming, Hill
Cox and Belts, and Lieuls, Smith and Dupey,
all of the rebel Confederacy, and ex-Gov
Moore Of Alabama, who were landed at Fort
ress Monroe. = 4 "a - : \ 4 y - q II
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MORRIS BROTHERS, PELL 8 TRowBR1DaE.
City Hall was crowded last evening to hear
these celebrated companies. They came fully
up to their manifesto, and the music and act
ing were highly gratifying to the large au-
dience. Some of the-scenes were comical in
e-ext<eme. Words fail to describe them
they must be seen to be appreciated. They
perform again this evening, and those who
were present last evening are the best adver-
tisers, for they will 60 again and carry with
them all their friends. s .a.ss "a
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

INSURANCE GAzETTE.-Messrs. John E.
Dow ard Son, 30 Exchange Street, issues
monthly neat little advertising sheet with
the above title, containing advertisements of
the companies Tor which they are agents, to-
gether with large number Of business cards.
Messrs Dow and Son do large business, and
give large list OF the best of references.
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

TIE Star of last evening states that very
heavy thunder storm passed over Hallowell
and Augusta Saturday evening. The houses
of A. 8. Washburne, Esq, at the former, and
Capt. J. B. Hall at the latter place, were
struck and considerably damaged. The fluid
also played pranks in the telegraph office at
the State House, tearing off wires and other
wise disarranging the apparatus. ".
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20
BY TELEGR RIA PEI
ITO THE -
EVENING PAPERS.


SAN FRANCISCO. June 49,
The cars OF the Central Pacific Railroad are
running TO the Upper Gap, forty-two miles
from sacramento, and will probably gotwenty
miles farther by fall. isf
Gen. Mcdowell turned over to the civil au-
tnorlties, numerous persons charged Win max
ing disloyal speeches. There are local laws
which meet their cases expressly. ts4
A large and enthusiastic meeting was held
In Sacramento, Saturday evening, to express
sympathy for the struggling Republic Of Mexi-
co. Speeches we're made by Gen. Wright
and others, ia favor of the enforcement of the
Monroe doctrine.
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sa w FORTRESS MONROE, June 10.
The English ship Empire, reported in dis
tress off Cape Henry, was towed off Hatteras
Shoals on Wednesday last by the steamer An
drew Fletcher, and three men put on board,
she having been abandoned.
John Mitchell arrived here to-day, and had
quarters assigned him in the Fortress.
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

MATCH GAME OF BASE BALL-A we'll
contested and interesting match game of Base
Ball between the Bowdoin Freshman Club OF
'os, and the Androscoggin Club of Lewiston,
was played on the grounds of the latter club
at Lewiston last Saturday forenoon. sra
The duties of Umpire were performed by
Mr.. Il. R. Cheney Of Lewiston, with perfect
satisfaction to all. Scorers, Osgood of the
Androscoggin, and @. J. Chapman of the Bow
dom Club. The Bowdoin boys were the win
ners-scoring 20 runs to their opponents 2OA
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

BODY OF AN .INFANT.-Ye Yesterday alter
noon man fishing on the Grand Trunk
bridge over Back Cove, hooked the body of
an infant and hauled 1t up to the top Of the
water. The hook then gave way, and the
body sunk in the water. sss5 Il aa
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

THE Lewiston journal makes no mention Of
the body Of Mr.. Chapman being found-as was
reported yesterday. We think the rumor
must be uLfounded. ss.fi ssasa1s i.ia
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

ioti n94 aAaA49 PHILADELPHIA. June 10.
The Subscriptions to the I 80 loan to-day.
reported to Jay Cooke, amounted to So 026,
100. The number of individual subscriptions
for $50 and 800 each was 2,293 q satl 'sbaa
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

4 & 49,. 8. = EwBERN, N, G., June TO-.
Intelligence from northern Georgia, and on
the lice OF Sherman's late march, states that
many people are dying for the want of food,
and general starvation Is apprehended. 800
has arrived here, and relieves Gen. Palmer,
whose troops are to be mustered out Of SER
vice, asiEr%'n ~ ste's a3sA p g - 8.
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

THE attention of strawberry growers is
called to the advertisement ofthe Horticultur-
al society In another column. Let them read
1t and govern themselves accordingly.
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION.
Henry Bailey A Co. will sell at auction TO-
day, peremptorily, under orders Of the AID
ministrator, several pieces of property belong
ing TO the estate of late DIR. Breslin, among
which are brick store on Union street; brick
store and large wooden dwelling house on
Free street, and several lots of land on Dan
forth street, and houses on Danforsh and Wal
nut streets. h8At2 ~%3t14SA
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

The committee on the Floral Concert and
Procession for the 4th Of Jdly, will meet at
Room No. 10 City Building, Wednesday even
ing at l 2 O'Clock. A full attendance is de-
sired. All subcommittee are expected to re-
port progress. ,ss .s.s 2t
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

REAL EsTATE.--Mr. F. R. Harris has pur-
chased of DR.. S. Fitch, the lot land adjoin-
ing the Doctors residence, corner Of State and
Congress streets, upon which it is contemplat
ed erecting handsome dwelling house.
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

THE PERUVIAN HAIR REGENERAToB
advertised by Messrs. Crosman & Co., is an
article highly recommended for preserving,
identifying and strengthening the hair, and
for removing scurf and dandruff from the
head f -a.s .ss
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

Observation-Disclosures Pike offers good
bill this evening, the plays being Lock Deven-
ish, and Capture of the Alabama, in both of
which Mr. Ryan will appear. q e
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20
S heriff's 5 ale.
STATE or MAINE.

= lI9U' n BTATE Of MAINEs
CuaxBnsLAHD, ss June ", a. d. 1885.
FRtAKEN on exscstion Thankful NJ Cotton Of
I n Yarmouth against Hebry w. CCttoa. nfd will Do
sold pub 10 auction, 1uesday. the 18th q Of
ia A d. 1885, at ten o'c NJ my othce, TO
wit. at M dwelhpg hnusn m rmuuth Alor-sBid.
q the right hioh Henry W. CoUol aforS aid, has
70 redssm the equity rrdsmptssD Of era NJ CESS
Aforesaid Said sqafsy 4 redo mp ion ha log been
this day sold onsRndry exeeujons ain, said Hs1-
jant20i1t wSH26 st...... De T. sheiiR.
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p. I. ... SALE OF Army MULES.

.ielfas QUARTxRMAsTFR GxHERAL's oFvIcE,
amIQllI lpi WARRINGTON, ID o., Mo Is 1885,
MANY THUS ads af mul Q ben uh y ssu OF
WI st public sale. ct washington. ID s10..fle1
The sales will continue u til the number OF AMI.
mails Is reduced IN prop. ion to the reou.tion OF
the armies, now going on rapidly. q.
Thnre are in the armies Of the Pot mao, o. the
Tonnes ee. and Of 0e> re- a, probably FoUR lBoU.
s.SD OF THE yINEsr hIx-hulE Teams IN rsH
WORLD. t.t a.
Mao, Of them we're bought in the beg nuing ofthe
war, as young mues. accompapi LED N 4srmies IN al
their marches and camps, and are thoru1i bly, bros
on, hardened by exercise gentle ann tamiliar, ircm
being so long surrounded By the soldiers.
o The VII 10 South IL "Trip ed Of "a mig stock sDd
the Nor also has 81 fired from the dram Of anmas
taken o sup. ly the ARMIES
These animals are sola at public auction; THEY
WILL NOT BRING Anything LIKE TPEtR Tu
vALuE; and such opporiunl iss FOR isrmers TO get
3 working animal 90 stock heir farms: ard Tor
drovers aud dealers Ia stock to make gosd spt Gu
tons, BY pur,hesing them and disposng H. m in
the south, will never oc.ur q.
,fstfht IL q MEI6S, I-tia
Quartermaster General,
junesd4w Brsvet Fajor Genera.
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~ - CHICAGO, june 70.
The tug Fanny Stafford exploded her boiler
below Lake street bridge this afterneou. One
man was Killed and three Injured. The boat
was valued at SIS 600. t..,..s...s ,s,r,
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

YORK & CUMBERLAND RALRoAD.--An
important meeting Of the bondholders Of the
Y. & c. railroad, win be held at the Board Of
Trade room this afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

IT was john Boyce, and not John Boyd,
who was convicted in the Municipal Courtlas
Saturday Of stealing meerschaum pipe. Boyd
is a lad who would not be guilty Of such an
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

NEW YORK. June To-.
New Orleans dates OF tho 18th state that
portion OF Gen. Weitzel's feet had arrived at
South West Pass.
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-20

DR.. D. still continues to Extract Teeth BY Elect, Il
ity soithont Pain Persons having decayed veg III
ke would give polite invitation 20 cal.
anporior kIecsro 41Ggnetic Mach'nes for sale for
family use with thorough instruci'o ?.
Dr. d. ean accommodate Nv patients with
board and treat ment At his hGu~.
moe hoV rs from oarltef A. = ~ 2N.i
from / to s p. H., aud ITO In the Evening y
nsstsnoe Rros f1-.77. - nov II
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