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The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
From Louisiana.

p. BE slg NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 8. {
The receipts of cotton were falling off al
Shreveport. The Gazette, says that general
preparations are being made for planting, Sc
that good crop may be raised next year.
The parish of St. John, Louisiana, will
yield /, 200 hogsheads of sugar this year. The
price of land In the interior of the State is
looking up. At Jefferson, Texas, there are
1900 bales of cotton on hand and about
10000 bales more to come in. hl7
The steamer Mississippi, from New York
has arrived. sarr laa 1,,fdsi
Passengers who left New York on the Goth
ult. arrived here this forenoon via Mobile.
The Louisiana Legislature has passed the
stay law ever the Governors veto.
A bill was introduced into the Senate, pro-
hibiting that in any case, in any court, where
freedmen, free negroes or mulatoes are party
no objection shall be allowed as to competen-
cy to witness on account of color; providing
that no freedmen or freedwomen shall be ex-
amined in any case whatever, except upon a
witness stand and in open court.
George w. Gale, who offered million dol
lars reward for the assassination of President
Lincoln has given bonds at Montgomery to
appear when called for.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Religious notices of twenty-five words or less frae
all excess OF this amount will be charged ten cents
line ei!ht words constituting line This rule here
afesr viii be rigdly adhered to.lIPUB Press.
TIE WashinStonian Society will hold meeting
Sunday evening at Sons of Temperance Hall, 35S
Congress street, at o'clock. The public are in
UNION PRAYER MEETING. to continue one hour
a. the rooms OF the Young Mems Christian Associa
uoh, temple street, this Saturday evening, at u
O'CLOCK. The public are invited.
ST. LUKE's CHURCH.--During the montl, of De-
cemper, the season of Advent, divine service and
sermon may be expected on every Sunday evening at
ternoon N ,-0--'N1 % ~ =
CONGRESS HALL.-Aliss Susan M. johnson, medi-
UNI, OF Mass, win lecture tomorrow aft ernoon and
eSeh5ng at and o'clock. Free conference 1O4 A. M
Onlidren's Progressive Lyceum at p. M.
FIRST PARISH CHURcH.-Rey. C. C. Everett. of
O'clock P S "
CENTRAL CHURoH-Rev. George Bowler, of Rox-
pury, Mass, viii preach tomorrow.
HIGH STREET CHURcH.-Rev. Edward Chase will
preach Tomorrow.
NEW JERUSALEM CHURcH.-Rev. VIM. b. Hay
uen Will, by request, repeat his Thanksgiving dis
course at the New Jerusalem Temple tomorrow
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09

MCGREGOR, Iowa, Dec. 8.
A fire this morning consumed the post-office,
McGregor House, Mozart Hall, and some
wooden buildings on the opposite side of the
street. Loss estimated at 100000.
CHICAGO, Dec. 8.
A fire this morning destroyed five buildings
at the corner Of Clark and jackson Streets
The floors were occupied as liquor stores, dry
goods stores, furniture establishment, &C.
About twenty families resided in the upper
stories. Tota. loss about 100000
The Freewill Baptist Church, corner OF
Jackson and Peoria Streets, which was dedi-
Gated yesterday forenoon, was destroyed by
fire this afternoon. Loss $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09

CHRISTENING SERvICE.-We understand
Especial service will be held at Congress Square
Universalist Church, tomorrow afternoon at
t,co o'clock-to continue not over an hour
for the dedication or baptism of children. The
singing will be by the members of the Sabbath
$50 % aasHl
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09

HOUSEHOLD WoRDs.-Delcious, refresh
ms' purifying, preservative, indispensable, ex-
quisite' are the terms applied to the famous
Sozodont, in thousands of households every
day. And whya Simply because all the vir-
tues mendaciously claimed for other denti-
frices, actually exist in this wonderful prepare
ton. decs r - &
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09

PArENTs.-Patents have been granted the
present week to Loring j. Baker, of East Ma
chias, for Improvement in animal traps, and
Reuel w. Whitney and F. M. Hardison, Of
South Berwick, assignors to themselves and
Abner C. Stock, of the same, for improvement
in moving machines
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09

SACRAMENTO, Dec. s.
A resolution has been offered in the House
opposed to Mr. Sherman's bill in the United
States Senate, to survey and sell the mineral
lands. A resolution to oppose negrb suffrage
in the District of Columbia was tabled, go to
65. The Governors message is devoted al
most exclusively to State affairs. He says the
Presidents reconstruction plan is worth try
ing. He also favors impartial suffrage. y
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
U. s. DISTRICT COURT.

DECEMBER TERM-wARE, ]. PRESIDING.
FRDAY.-In the case of Clark VS.. Warwick,
master of brig J. PoAedo, for assault on the
high seas, Judge Ware decreed that defendent
pay fine OF five dollars and costs.
In the case of Clark VS.. Leland, mate of
SAID brig, the defendant was find $50 and costs.
30. Donnel. w. III. Clifford.
Charles A. Saunders, libellant, VS.. Edward
A. Warwick, moster of brig j. Polleds, for as
saut upon the high seas, during the voyage of
said vessel from this port to Cuba and back
Not finished. lE ti
Howard d. Cleaves. W. I'll. Clifford.
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- Commercial.
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LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET Nov.
%. = The market is downward, with small sales.
Richardson, Spence & Co. report Flour heavy and
downward, with but little inquiry, and prices weak.
Wheat, a 3D. lower; winter red los a. los I'd Corn
Is lower; mixed eos Sd.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET, Nov. s5.-
The market is quiet and steady. Bigland, Athyea 6
Co. report Beef firm and quiet. Pork tends DOWN
ward. Bacon declining and is a IS lower. Lard
quiet but steady. Tallow quiet.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET, Nov. 25-
The Brokers' Circular reports Ashes frmer; pots
36s q 37s 81; pearls 34s 35s. Sugars rmer. Coffee
quiet. Rice inactive. Linseed firm and upward.
Linseed Cakes, 50 LIS Cd q a1O. Cod Oil iirmer,
sales at 5os e DIS 3D. Lnseed on frmer at 4os Sd.
Petroleum steady at IS q IS Cd. 80 )
Latest by Telegraph to Queenstown.
LIVERPOOL COTTON. MARKET, Nov. 18th
(evening-Cotton sales to-day 1000 bales including
1000 bales to spectators and exporters The mark
ct was quiet and unchanged. r fE rTT-
eadstuifs-nactive. = W L4 III Jsktf
Provisions-qu and steady, except Bacon, which
is easier. Ta1low fat
LONDON MONEY MARKET, Nov. 25 (evening).
-Consols closed at s9a q 800 for money. 4 II
AMERICAN SECURITIES-U.S S. 6-20s GA al "a
Illinois Central Shares S23 q SO. Erie Shares Sc, a
81, 7+4 81. tf1lf fs'l,- Is y
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TIE Dubuque Daily Times says "The Lit
tie Corporal published in Chicago, ILL.,, by
Alfred L. Sewell, is universally admitted to be
the best child's paper now in existence" As
it costs but one dollar, it would be grand
holiday gift.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
Washington Correspondence.

q FlNtt New YORK, Dec. 8.
The Commercials Washington dispatch
says Gen. Logan will only go to Mexico on
conditions that the Government policy is to be
decided.
A reaction has set in relative to the expul-
sion of the Tennessee delegation to Congress.
They will probably be admitted.
Gen. Grant will return to Washington to-
morrow.
Gen. Banks will have the Craftsmanship Of
the Foreign Committee. @&
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09

LARCENY FROM House. The dwelling
house of Mr.. John B. Pike, was entered on
Wednesday, and several articles were stolen.
among which were four dresses. The thief
made good his escape with all his plumber.
Moral-keep your doors secured.
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weste,.. and so,.the,,. Markets.

VcSte7W u5tu D00tHe5I 7HdTEet5.
@ .t ft CINCINNATI Dec. g.
Flour inactive and nominally lower. Wheat unset
tied and irregular. Hogs dull and nomiaally soc
lower weather favorable for packng) and receipts
packing on their own account. At the Close rs a
90, gross asked, but regular packers not
disposed to buy; receipts for two days were 7,0OC
head. Mess Pork offered freely at q 80 for old and
new. There some inquiry for green Hams 14tc
Shoulders dull and Eeld at a 12c. Bulk meats and
Bacon nominal, with nothing doing. Lard sold al
19c for prime city. Whiskey steady at q 2s.
Gold, 1455 q 146.
.-~' s11 4sii' MILWAUKEE, Dec. 8.
Flour dull. Wheat active and Irregular closing al
POI. Corn dull. Oats declined 1c. . -
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Chicago Markets.

Chicago Markets.
r,s.t.,-,,-,s CHICAGO, Dec. 8.
Wheat--unsettled and irregular; sales at 16 a.
2lt for No. closing with few buyers at the outside
corn-quiet at 70 q 421c for No. 1, and 42c for
No. 2. .a-slaas lfasl - ~ -
Oats-quiet at 25t a 26c.
High Wines dun and lower at 21s @22o.
Provsions-very dull. Jf0 S01I' sa
Pork-mess nominal at 26 80 a ~ 90.
Hogs-receipts light and market quiet and firm at
9t@9a. -
Receipts 900 bushels Of wheat, ii, 800 bushels
of corn, II. 500 bushels of oats.
Shipments II 500 bbls. -four. HsaDt
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09

b DURNETr's COCAINE has received uniyer-
sal endorsement. No other preparation poss-
esses such remarkable properties for embellish-
ing and strengthening the hair, and rendering
it dark and glossy. 1t cures badness and
eradicates dandruf. 1t has stood the test Of
time and competition, and is sold everywhere.
Gec9d9t1y tettt %
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Yario,.s Iten,s.

New York, Dec. 8.
VIM. G. II. Barney was held to bail in $12,
600 on three indictments found by the grand
Jury to-day, charging him with forging custom
house bonds. This is the alleged fraudulent
passing of alcohol through the custom house.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
From the Southwest.

CAIRO, ILL.,, Dec. 8.
Daniel S. Gibbons of Boston, Treasury
Agent at Mobile, committed suicide by cutting
his throat, on the I'd inst. ...r
Seven hundred and eighty bales of cotton
have passed here to-day for st. Louis, and one
hundred and forty bales for Ohio River ports.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
Melancholy Casualties s;s Persons Dro,snsd

BANGOR, Dec. 8. +
Charlie, Shaw, his wife and only child, lad
Of eight years, were drowned while skating on
Pleasant Pond, in Oneville Their bodies
were found on Thursday.
The river at this place is closed with ice, and
navigation has stopped.
three sons of Mr. Bunker, of Franklin,
ing. One fell in, and the other two went to
his rescue and all were drowned,
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
VirOt2atu TeOislafure.

~ RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 8.
The Legislature to-day amended the State
Constitution so as to render eligible to Office
persons excluded by the third article.
Mr.. Hunt of Norfolk, offered resolution
referring to the report of Gen. Buffers being
about to take charge of this department, i'm
pugning his honesty in sarcastic terms. The
resolution was laid on the table. al
A preamble and resolution were adopted in
the House, earnestly recommending the par
don of ex-senator Hunter and Rober. l..
Montagne.
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Two Houses at Auotinn-

{ D. WEDNESDAY, Dee. 18Th at o'clock p. NJ,
mot e. snail sell and bali story House on WI
so0I ,a wood-shed and with lot 30 by Al feet
te s shee one and halfstory House lin the
~ sbed ave- with finished rooms good water
,s;t AZ hewIneyer occupied. Possession
gwen imms9latey. Tile clear, sale positive
Dec 7-dtd ~ nu0''0ieSi7'
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09

MAFFrr AND HowELL.-These rebel per-
sonages, who arrived here in the Hibernian,
and were arrested by orders from Washing
ton, were taken to Fort Warren, Thursday at
ternoon, by Captain Inman and U. S. Marshal
Clark, according to orders from Washington
They were not confined in the jail, here, as
has been stated in one of our city papers, but
were at the United States Hotel from the time
of their arrest to that of their departure.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09

IT Is Notwithstanding to see what beauti-
full pictures are now printed from engrayings
on steel and stone. Twenty years ago we
should have hardly credited the prophecy that
such artistic beauty of design and finish could
be attained. VIM. Grace & Co., 2S2 Congress
Street, have all the new productions as fast as
they are issued, and their method Of sale by
sealed orders, is immensely popular. fne
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
.Aeeiaent % ,he steanship ,A.ia.

HALIFAX Dec. s.
The Asia experienced heavy weather during
the entire passage, and lost her bowsprit on
the 25th.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09

PERsoNAL.-Brevet Brig. Gen. Llewellyn
F. Haskell, of Orange, New Jersey, made us q
brief call, with his father, yesterday. Gen.
Haslell's father is a native of this city.
The General entered the 14th New York
regiment (Brooklyn), as private, April %,
1861. He was at the first battle Of Dull Run,
has participated in many of the most import
ant battles of the war, and was engaged in the
last one at Appomattox. BE was wounded at
the battle of Cedar Mountain, while acting on
the staff of Gen. Prince. His promotion has
been step by step for bravery and good con-
duct. Recently he has been command the I'd
Brigade, I'd Division, 25th Corps, in Texas
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
Remember,

We keep the best line OF Ladies DRESS BUT
TONS in Portland, and our place Of business Is
No. 14S & $50 Middle Sic. Portland Me.
FITZGERALD g. HODSDON. .
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09

=
New JERUsALEM.-Rev. W. b. Hayden,
last Sabbath evening, commenced in the New
Church Temple, series of evening lectures
ON the Distinctive Features of the Doctrines
of Emmanuel Swedenborg. The first lecture
was an able exposition of the necessity of ex-
act knowledge on religious subjects, and the
speaker claimed that such knowledge is af-
forded prominently in the writings of the
New Church.
Mr.. Hayden is remarkably lucid and thor
ough teacher of the peculiar sentiments of his
denomination of christians, and we advise all
who, either from curiosity, or a higher motive.
desire to know more about them, to attend
this Course of lectures. Treated as the learn
ed speaker is competent to do, they will be
very interesting.
We understand, by the way, that this Socie-
ty are making strong and united effort to
erect new and elegant house of worship in a
more central part of the city, and that the eff
ort is likely to be crowned with success. The
coming public Exhibition and Fair at City
Hall, by the young ladies of the Society, re-
Gently mentioned by us, has this object in
view. AS our Swedenborgian friends always
do these things in admirable taste, we have no
doubt their labors will result in rich harvest.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
Portland g. Rochester Railroad Co.

LII persons entitled to Stock in the Portland and
n Rochester R. R. Co., requested to call at the
office Of the Company, No. 81 Middle St., and ex-
change their Bonds, Coupons, and Trustees Re-
ceipts for certificates Of Stock. nv
LEWIS PIERCE,
Treasurer p. q r. r. R. Co.
Dec 4, 1856, n dc5tf
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INDEPENDENT LECTURES!
Tickets for Balance Of the CourseS1,

sai LECTURERS ENGAGED. III
ist1 H. ,
MAI. GEN. FITZPATRICK, of New Jersey.
FRED DOUGLASS. of New York.
MAI. GEN. CHAMBERLAIN, of Maine.
REV. j. M. MANNING, of Mass, -, .i,a
REV. A. L. STONE, of Mass. a9
HON. JAMES HARLAN, Sec. Of the Interior.
GEO. W. CURTIS, ESQ.,, Of New York. ia.G
MRS. FRANCES ELLEN HARPER, of Maryland
MAI. GEN. o. 0. HOWARD, U. s. Army. ~
seq Per Order Of Committee.
Portland, Nov. %, 1se5.-dtf 98lal7a
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09

THANKSGIVING DAY. = This festival was
observed in this city,in more sober and ra-
tional manner than we have ever before motto
ed on like occasion. There was less of in
toxication, and no arrests for disturbance,
which is singular circumstance. Every one
appeared to enjoy the day and though portions,
of it were somewhat stormy, it did not detract
from the pleasure. III. tg ae
The discourses at the different churches
were of high order, and well calculated TO
lift the heart in thankfulness to God for bring
ing us out Of our troubles, while our feelings
would be strengthened and enlarged towards
the whole race, without distinction of color
The discourses of Rev. DR.. Carruthers, at
the I'd Parish Church; Rev. Mr.. Walker, at
State Street; Rev. Dr. Smaller, at the LIST Bap-
fist Church; Rev. Mr. Atwood, at the Con-
gress Square Universalist Rev. Mr.. Dalton,
at ST. Stephens; Rev. Dr. stoekbridge, at the
Free Street Baptist, and Rev. Mr.. Allen, at the
Chestnut Street Methodist, have been spoken
of as peculiarly eloquent and appropriate pro-
auctions for day of National Thanksgiving.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
Saturday Morning, December 9, 1856.
PORTLAND AND YTCTNITY.
New Adveriisements To-Da

10 Advertisers sciu benefit themselves, as scelt as
accommodate as, by sending in their Advertisements
az an early hour IN the dag. M@rrtts
New Advertisements T0-Day
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Sheriff's Sale-Geo. w. Parker.
Iheatre-Deering Hall. l,la
Goods for the Holidays-H. Packard a
Onions-S. p. Barbour
For Matanzas-Chase Cram s. SturtevanI'
Potatoes and Turnips-A. ID. Whiddeh'
900 Wanted. .....
International Steamship CO. Winter Arrangement
Ocean National Bank-Annual Meeting.
Second National Bank-Annaal MeenIng,
Ocean Insurance Company, A INN Meeting.
Spruce Lumbcr-Berlin Mills Wharf.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09

PORTLAND AND KExyEBEc r. r. CHANGE
OF TME'-on and after Monday, December
11th, the train leaving Portland for Bath, Au-
gusta, Waterville, skowhegan and Bangor,
leave at o'clock, p. NJ, fifteen minutes ear
ier than the present iime,-and the train
from the Kennebec win be due at Portland at
O'Clock, P. M. For the better accommodate
ton of the travelling public, the mixed train
leaving Portland in the afternoon, win leave
at quarter past five, and viii run directly
through to Bath, daily; leaving Bath every
morning, at seven, o'clock, for Portland,
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
Auction Sales.
House and Lot at Auction.

ON TUESDAY, Dec 18th, at O'Clock p NJ, we
Oshail sell house on Lincoln, near Mayo st. II is
atwo-story wooden House, containing eight finished
rooms, good cellar, good water The house Is new
never been occupied. Possession given Immediately
lars call on
Dec T-dtl
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09

RESIGNATION OF POSTMASTER DoLE.-We
understand that Major ANDREW T. DOLE,
Postmaster of this city, has sent in his resig-
nation, and is in daily expection of hearing Of
its acceptance, by the appointment of a sue
cessor. His resignation was forwarded about
two weeks since, to take effect with the close
of the present quarter. Major Dole has been
faithful officer to the Government, and if in
anything he has failed to secure the good will
of those doing business at the Office, it is
probably because of his close construction of
his duties, and his attempt to obey instruc-
tions to the letter. In retiring from the office
we think he will bear with him the good wish
es of the people of Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
BY TELEGRAPH.
TO THE DAILY PRESS.
TWO DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.

Arrival Of Steamship Asia a. Halifax.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
Remember,

We Manufacture Hoop Skirts 70 oraef' heep sie
best qualities of French oorsets wnen we sen luz
S1.T5 per pair. f
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MEDICAL ELECTRICITY
DR.. w. N. DEFINING, -.
Medical Electrician.
III MIDDLE STREET,


Nearly Opposite the United States Hotel,
W7HERE he would respectfully announce to the
w citizens Of Portland and vicinity, that he has
permanently located in this city. During the two
Years we have been in this city, we have cured some
tried other forms OF treatment in valn and curing
patients in short time that the question Is often
asked do they stay cured? TO answer this question
we viii say that all that do not stay cured we will
doctor the second time without charge. RI
DR.. ID. has been practical Electrician for twenty-
one years, and Is also regular graduated ply scia.
Electricity is perfectly adapted to chronic Diseases in
the form Of nervous or sick headache; neuralgia IN
the head, neck, or extremities; CONSUMPTION when
In the acute stages where the lungs not fully
involved; acute or chronic rheumatisn scrofla. hi
diseases, white swelngs spinal diseases, curvature
of the spine, contracted muscles, distorted limbs
palsy or paralysis ST. Vitas' Dance. deafness stan-
mering or hesitaney OF speech, dyspepsia indiges-
tion constipation and liver complaint, pes-we cn
It's STRUCTURES OF the chest, and all forms Of female
complaints.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
TEETH TEETH! TEETH!

DR.. ID. still continues TO Extract Teeth by ELEc-
TRICKY WITHOUT PAIN. Persons having de- aycd
teeth stumps they wish to have removed for reset
ting he would give polite invitation to call
Superior ELECTRO MAGNETIC MACHINES tor sale
for family use, with thorough Instructions. -
DIR. d. can aecomns.date lew patients with board
and treatment at his hpnse.
Office hours from o'clock A. VI. to ~ NJ from
to p. NJ, and to 0 in the evening.
Consultation free. nov1tf
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Remember /!

We buy our Knit Wooden Goods by the Case, and
can afford to sell them at very Low PRICES.
100 doz. Hoods nt Csc each. worth Loo
100 doz. Hoods at 75c each, worth les
100 doz. Hoods at 90 each, worth 1.5O
90 d0z. Cloulsat 1 90 worth everywhere1 g 5
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
Remember!
A BIG DRIVE!
A Bargain

100 dOz Chdrens Bal. HOse ali Wool. 10 and rsc.pr
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09
Remember |!

Ladies, 1t will pay-if you want to buy new
Cloak, we have got them beauties Manufactured Dy
Paine, Berry s. Co., OF New York New ones IN
every day.
The Portland daily press., 1865-12-09

DEATH FROM BURNS. Our aged fellow
citizen Mr.. Zebulon Babson, who since the
death of his wife has been residing in the fam
lily of Mr.. ]. Dresser, in Scarboro, died Thurs
day morning from burns received on the pre-
vious Sabbath. - gTFE2fEf FFs
Early on Sunday morning Mrs. Dresser
heard a noise of something, as she thought
falling. Listening attentively she heard a
moaning proceeding from MI. Babson's
room, which was adjoining. Waking her hus-
band, they proceeded to Mr.. BIS room, and
found him sitting ON the side of the bed, en-
deavoring to extinguish the flames of his
shirt which was on fire in the left arm. Mrs
D. seized wooden comforter and, wrapping it
around Mr.. Babson, extinguished the flames
1t was found that he was badly burned on the
left arm and side. He retained consciousness
about an hour and told how the accident oc-
CURED. as
Mr.. Babson said that he wanted something
and got up for it, and the Tampa Tom Thumb
kerosene one burst while he had it in his
hand, setting fire to his shirt. The lamp was
found upon the floor broken, but it is thought
that in carrying it Mr.. BIS garment might
have caught fire and that he then threw the
lamp on the floor. He did not appear to suf-
fer much from pain, and fingered along until
Thursday morning. He was buried yester-
day. His age was about 10 years. l2s1eA
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Mirror Plates !

A LARGE ASSORTMENT constantly on hand
A. NJ. MCKINNEY,
OCT s-eod&eowsm 2si Congress st.