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THr HuMAN HAND. q |,

Issuing from the human wristEis thatswon.
derf1l organ. the human hand. SIN a French
book says Sir Charles Bel, intended to teach
| young people philosophy, the pupil asks ,gfly
| the fingers are of unequal length. The mas.
ter makes the scholar grasp ball of ivory, .to
show him that the points of the fingers are
then equal. It would have been better had
he closed the fingers upon the palm, and then
asked whether they cofrespondsi This. differ
ence In the length Of the fingers serves thou
sand purposes, as in holding a rod. switch. a
sword, a pen, pencil, or engrayers tool, il, all
OF which secure hold and freedom Of action
lare admirably combined 2 as5is iiiR
~ On the length, strength, and perfectly free
movements OF the thumb depends. moreover,
the power of the hand To the thumb in
deed has been given the special name Polfex,
from Latin verb. meaning to be able, strong,
mighty, because of its. strength, strength
that Is necessary to the power of the hand,
being equal to that Of all, the fingers. With-
out the feshy part of the thumb, the power of
the fingers would be Of no avail. and accord-
ingiy the large ball formed by the muscles of
| the thumb Is the special mark of the human
hand, and particularlyof the clever workman
The loss of the thumb almost amounts to the
loss Of the hand. 4Hehff3td
Conscripts, unwilling to serve in the army
of France, have been known to disable them
selves ehectnally by cutting off the thumb of
the right hand The loss of both thumbs
would reduce man to miserable dependence.
Nor should we overlook another pecuIiarity;
were the tips of the fingers and thumbs bony.
instead OF being covered with flesh, MANY
things we readily do would be absolutely I'M
possible. We now can take up what is small.
soft andround, as millet seed, OF even par.
ticle OF the human hair. SO exquisitively an
prehensiye are.the human fingers The nails
are often ofspecial service-perhaps ALWAYS in
works Of art which require nieety Of execution.
Their substance is. just what is needed; they
are easily kept at the precise length which an
swers every purpose. Had they been placed
on the tips Of the fingers there would have
been loss of power; but their position en-
sures the highest efficiency. 80
An Interchange of power for velocity which
takes place in the arm adapts the hand and
fingers to thousand arts requiring quick OF
lively motions. In setting up the type of this
page there have been movements on the part
of the ecomPositor of surprising rapidity to an
ordinary observer, and the execution of per-
formers ON the pianoforte, as well as on many :
wind instruments, is often astonishing; and to
the nimble compliance of the fingers to ac-
cofnplish the purposes of the prestidigitatoff
are to be attributed those wonderful feats Of
jugglery which succeed in eIuding the most
penetrating glance in the rapidity Of their ex-
ecutlOn3b 1 s1allaSt 1esH f.r0.sf f.sn saa s.i 1s
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NEW ARCTIC HxPIoRArroNs. az. AZ

ioUndismayedd by the failures ssof Franklin.
Kane and Hayes, and others, to extract any
results from Arctic explorations worthyof the
danger and expense, the Germans are deter
mined to try their luck IN adventure in the icg
seas. DIR. Peterman, an eminent German geo
gapher, has originated a new plan of explora-
ton, which is now being arranged, and which
it is expected will soon culminate in the sailing
of an expedition. He has offered premium.
varying from one hundred and fifty to three
hundred pounds, to mariners who will con-
sent to engage in such a voyage. He believes
that the influence of the Gulf stream will be
found to extend into the currents of ffie seas
between Spitzbergen and Nova Zembla. He
is of opinion that, by that route, it will be cas-
ier 70 penetrate into the frozen regions than
: hy the usual course OF NAVIGATION. It is re-
ported that he has chartered an English steam
er OF two hundred tons burden as a pioneer
to the larger expeditions, and that the vessel
viii be sent from Hammerfest during the pres-
ent year. 0 The voyage is tobe made. from the
laeter port, along the eastern coast fSpitzber-
gen, and II possible, to Gillis' land. The OBJ
lect Is to test the truth of his theory relative
70 the currents, and the influence of the gulf
stfeaiA = Should the hopes Of the protector be
nofne out by actual fact, the steamer will re-
turn ana report the result Of her observations,
ana the larger expedition viii then be fitted
aout. Captain Hageman Of HAMBURG. is TO be
the commander of the expedition. and the
funds have been partially furnished by sub
Scrlptlon SC, among the merchants Of Hamburg.
Inc balance, it is hoped, will be made up III
Bremen. For the present this is all that is
known Of the proposed attempt, and the full
execution Of the plan may depend upon the
Teportof thepfoneer steamer The Germans
have hitherto had very little to do with Arctic
expeditions. The English, French and Am
ericans have monopolized the honor, such as
it is, of these luckless adventures. At the pres
ent time an American explorer, Captain Hall,
Is in the Arctic regions, and Z.he expects to
by the overland route. He sailed some months
ago, and it Is nearly time that he should be
heard from-f' 'lsitddetpltiG Inquirer. ~ II
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S4s q next: For further information inquire Of DR..
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Portland, Sept. 18th, 1885. dtf
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PORTLAND MONDAY MORN isEPTENBER p, 1865.

Z they @ tell u.s. But whatever this wonderful in
stlnet Is, II certainly shows to good advantage,
50 tnat do not so much wonder that the poor
Ihtutored Indian, in his ideas of heaven,
aal Admitted to that equal sky a W.A q
f91 eHis faithful dog. should bear him company"
And, /, for my part, see noharmin in hoping,
at least, that in the better land to which we
trust we are going, we may find again our
friends of the animal races that have some
times been able to teach us wise lessons of
truth, fidelity, and generosity here Inde-
pendent .aEer eHlgsif
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The Portland daily press., 1865-06-17

THE ALLEGED MURDER CASE. = Dis
charge of the Accused-The preliminary ex
animation in the alleged Chapman murder
case occurred at Lewiston on Thursday, before
Judge Smith of the Municipal Court. We
learn from the Journal that Moore was dis
. charged without examination. e. o. Wormel
Of this city, was arraigned and pleaded moi
gailty. Messrs Frye and Knowlton appeared
as bis counsel, and Mr.. Ludden, County All.
torney for Androscoggin County, appeared
for the State. s9
The brother of the alleged murdered man
irsttestifed. He was followed by Mrs. Villa,
who testified materially to the story published
except that she stated that after what she sup
posed was the robbery Of Chapman on the
bridge, she was Joined by one Of the assault
ing party, and went up under the railroad
crossing near Perryvlle, committed fornica-
ton, roamed about till late hour and spent
the night in an clubhouse of Mrs. Haskellis on
Lisbon street. s
The counsel for respondent, after Mrs.
Villa had been closely examined and cross
examined, moved his discharge and briefly re-
viewed the testimony. Mr.. Ludden. County
Attorney, argued that the respondent should
be held to bail. IS
The Judge thought it was his duty to dis
charge the prisoner, and he was accordingly
discharged. =. S ssl,9
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Commissioner Newton on the Orops.

~~--~----As~-~~-S- AsSU WA vi u10 OlOpoe
The report upon agricultural matters, is
sued by Commissioner Newton for the months
Of April and May says that the present prom.
ise OF the crops for this year is very good
OF course it is yet too early to speak with
any positiveness, but the indications are that
the hay, wheat, corn and root crops will be
large. The abundant rains during the spring
f-lta-fa.aa 4
the winter crops have never sustained less in.
jury from cold weather than during last win
ter. The uniform temperature Of last winter
was also very favorable for live stock, and
sheep especially are In good condition. Hogs
are scarce, and the numbers OF fattening cat
tie have fallen off about 20 per cent. from last
year, decrease which may somewhat dimin-
ish the downward movement in prices, but
not enough to keep prices up to their pres
emit rent range, as the army consumption is
now SO much lessened. The increase in sheep
since last year is 4,3OO,S7s, and the wool clip
of this year is estimated at la ,5S9076, lbs,
an increase of about 100000 lbs. over the
clip of 1854. The total value of farm stock
in the whole country on January |, was $780,
$40. 100, and the value of New Eugland's stock
was 1914, 1874, 07s, distributed as follows: Yer
mont $24, 905, 1852; Maine, S2l ,5ss, l5s; Massa
chusets, $17,63S, 783; Connecticut, $1S, S44,-
STA; New Hampshire, $13,56O, 512; Rhode
Island, $2,674.O29. The foreign butter trade
is rapidly increasing, and gives promise Of
still further increase, Great Britain being our
chief customer. Between January and May
Of last year, the export of butter was 5,l7O,
402 pounds, and for the same period this year
it was 6,S4S,S2S pounds. sa
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-17

8iaafs s.ssa.-sg IN NEW YORK, June 16.
The steamers Evening Star and George
Cromwell, from New Orleans 10Th, have ar
rived, bringing $1S, 200 in gold.
Gen. Heron had established his headquart T.
ers at Alexandria, La, and issued an order in
forming the people that the emancipation
proclamation would be enforced, and recon-
mending the negroes to work for their old
masters for wages. He would soon go to
Shreveport.
1t appears that Buckner and Price surren-
dered the troops of the rebel trans Mississippi
Department without the consent of Kirby
Smith, who has issued an order at Houston,
Texas, to the effect that he had refused to sur
render, intending to struggle TO the last for
better terms, but having been abandoned by
his Texas troops he coupselled the rest to re-.
turn their families and resume the occupations
Of peace. 1t was reported. however, that
Smith has 1000 troops and 81 100000 in gold
and gone TO Mexico
The Governor OF Texas has call an extraor-
binary sessi N of the State Legislature to order
the election of delegates to State Convens
ton. He has also ordered Sheriffs to seize
the Confederate property in the State and di-
vide it among the people. These proceedings
will doubtless be quashed by Gen. Sheridan. i
Gen. Brown has occupied Brownville, the
rebel garrison under Slaughter having with
drawn alter row about their pay, which re-
suited in the arrest of Slaughter until the
money should be forthcoming. Slaughter had
sold battery of six pieces to the Mexican
Imperial Gen. Mejia for $4,000.
Gen. Brown had sent letter 10 Meiia, mott
flying him Of the desire of our government to
preserve amicable relations with the Republic
of Mexico, and enclosing an extract from his
instructions from the Secretary of State to the
effect, shat we practice absolute non inter-
yention and noninterierence in Mexico, and
stating that 1t devolves upon him (BFown) as
far as practicable to prevent aid or supplies
being given from the United States to either
beligerent."
Gen. Brown adds that the troops under his
command will not be permitted to interfere in
the present relations of Mexico. N
A Brownsville letter says Captain jenkins,
of the 9th Missouri cavalry, is now Colonel
in the Liberal army OF Mexico and joins Cor
tinas. The letter also says that steps have
been taken by Cortinas and Negrett which
will result In the fall of Matamoras.
A fight occurred on the Sd inst, twenty
five miles above Matamoras, between Cortinas
and the imperial Gen. Lopez, the former
with 10000, and the latter with Is, 1000. Lopez
was driven across the river, but was reinforced
In season to check the advance of Cortinas.
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-17

DRAMATIC This evening there will be lots
Of fun at Deering Hall, - the plays being
Handy Andy" and Irish Assurance" in
both of which Mr. Ryan will appear. He has
proved himself good delineator of Irish
caaracteri and has gained the popular favor.
Mr.. Ryan acts the Irishman to the very life.
He produces good deal Of fun; and the ger
tleman who sat beside us last evening insisted
upon it that he is real live Irishman from
the Ould Country, and no wonder he acts his
part SO naturally. How that 10, we don't
know. But one thing we do know, and that
Is the boys and young menin the gallery make
a tremendous noise, and greatly disturb those
who come to see the plays. They tramp round
and make as much noise as horses in stable
In fly time. 1t seems to us the managers
might contrive some way to put an end to this
nuisance, which seems to grow worse and
worse. 1t is not so in other places, and how
happens it that the boys of Portland are given
TO such things? We hope the management
will try to remedy this evil 1t certainly
would be for their interest to do 50.
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Religious Notices.

Religious notices twenty five words or less, free
AL excess Of this amount win be charged ten cents
limo, eight words constituting line. Inls rule
hereafter will be rigidiy adhered tos-lrus. PRESS
AZ The Washingtoniqn Society will hold meet
ing Sunday Evening at s. of Hall, 358 Congress
street, at u O'Clock. The public are invited
NY- Meetings in Congress Hall tomorrow. Free
conference 163 A. M. Children's Progressive Ly
ceum, +. Ii.
~ Miss Clsrk proposes to speak ON the ssssven
Thunders,' near the north end Of behring's bridge
tomorrow evening, at O'Clock
~ Rev. Henry D. Moore will continue the Ser.
mons on "bqny ans Pill srims Progress in the Cen
Tsl Chutcn tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
Subj ct" Christian and Faithfall.n + "a 1880
kH- UniveIsaIist Church, Congress Square-Ilsv.
= Y. Bodies, Pastor Public services ON the sab
bath at l0a A. M, and u Pm
BS Rev. Charles A. humphreys OF Dorchester
MISS, will presch at the First Parish Church to-
O- Rev c. r. Moore win preach in The Pearl
Street Uniyersalist Church tomorrow.
~ Rev. @. W jenkins will preach ut theiSt Law
renee street Chapel tomorrow.
Y-Ths Baud CT Hope will meet at City Hall this
Saturday, afternoon az O'Clock. All the Boys and
Girls ofthe city invited to be present, and be-
come members Of the Band, ssti ssl1si
EH1 There will be Union meeting at State st.
Church, Sunday evening at n O'Clock in behalf of
the American Tract Society, at Boston, to be ad.
dressed BY the Rev. Mr.. Wood, Diet SEQ and
others upon lie work in the Army and Navy, and
among the Freedmen. Alse In Mexico, Chilli and
other South American States. ETH .'U1
collection will be taken in aid Of the cause.
. VE- Rev L. o. Brastow of st. Johnsbury YER
mont, will preach at the High Street Church to-
morrow
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-17

~ General Sherman. whom cepperheads are
trying to press into their service, recently made
aspeech at Chicago, in which he alluded to the
slavery question. The published report of his
speech says she referred to slavery as an in
stitution which had ever stood in the ~ay Of
true progress, and shame on those who had ever
dreamed of perpetuating it. Now that it was
abolished there was nothing in the way Of the
most unbounded prosperity, SO confident did he
feel in the wisdom and efficiency Of our institu-
| TONS ef ds a
n Cincinnati paper says the "New York
newspaper enterprise consists almost exclusively
in enormous and hideous specials, telegraphed
from Washington. Each New York journal has
herd Of reporters at Washington, and about /
O'Clock at night they all get drunk and 90 to
work getting up sensations for next morning.
They write with great violence for two or three
hours, about anything or nothing, and hurry il
off by telegraph mass Of undigested ,ungram-
matieal, incoherent gibberish, over which the
miserable night editors sweat and groan through
the weary morning hours, trying by multitude
nous headlines to make people believe they have
wonderful news"
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-17
BY TELEGRAPH,

TO THE DAILY PRESS.

The Washington Trials-RepOrts
~ Of Testimony.
WASHINGTON, June 49,
Several witness were examined to-day.
. Testimony of d. s. Eastscard.
u. 5. Eastward, who is employed in the
bank OF Montreal, testified as to Jacob Thomp-
son keeping his account in that bank. Wit
ness said Thompson originally made a requi-
sition on that bank for $4,000 in currency, in
favor OF Benjamin Wood, but this was after
wards changed by direction of Thompson in
favor OF d. s. Eastward. The draft for this
amount was dated Aug. 10Th, 1854, and was
drawn on the City Bank Of New York. The
back of the draft is thus endorsed: "Pay to
Hon. Ben Wood or order. d. s. Eastward,
b. Wood"
Testimony of Geo. Wilkes and a. ID. Russelt
Geo. Wilkes and A. d. Russell testified as
to the signature of Ben. Wood, and that he
was member of Congress at the time, and is
also proprietor OF the New York Daily News.
With the exception OF the above, the testi-
mony given to day was not OF any general in
terest. The Court adjourned until Monday
morning.
The Portland daily press., 1865-06-17
RIJLEs AND REGULATIoNs.

1st-Entries, with names, number of oars. and
color of each boat, must be made on or before July
lst book is open for that purpose at Messrs. Da-
Wis Brothers, No 63 Exchange st.
I xnd-Entries BY mail may be made by addressing
either Of the members oftne Committee on Regatta.
3rd-All applications for entries must designate
for which race, or races.
4th-All Boats will enter free s7a1a14TA
5th-There will be two Guns fired at each Race
for tbs start.
sth-Al Boats to carry Coxswain, or not, as
they may elect
7th-Any Boattaking another Boats water, there
BY causing collision will be ruled out.
Sth--Tn rounding the lower station, the inside boat
must have the course; any boat interfering with
said foat loses her chance for the prise. q -
9th-An Boats entering for either of the races
must report themselves ready the start, at IL
Judges station at precisely the hour named for the
races. Boats TAI ing so 10 report, will not beallow
cd to pull in either of the races. $4,000
lOth--No Second Prize will he awarded in any
race unless three or more boa,s contend for the
prizes. -aa
lith-Ths rulings of the Judges win be final in
all essts. f.--sag .s.-4 -Iaerfsnr4
I2th-Dus notice viii be given of the time and
place of the drawing for positions.
l8th-Suitat le accommodations will be provided
for the housing of Boats from out OF the CITY, ap
pliestio3 70 Capt BENJAMIN J, Willard, sthaErenee
--S W ii. CLIFFORD. ESQ, ~ - ~
q CAPT. JOHN A. WEBSTER. \ etlLr
U. s. Revenue Service.
- U. 5. Army, Judges.
CAPT. REM. ]. WILLARD, -
HALL DAVIS. Eco,
ts1A GEORGET REFETHEN, Efo
~. MOSES PEARSON, ESQ,
junel2dtoj
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Sails and Rigeine tor saI,

ShAts umd HlBkluR lot sale.
THE Standing Rigging. Sails and Books Of the
new Bril- Atlantic, 400 ions Id measurement
be seen at our store
McGILvERY, RYAN = DAVIS,
June l0-du 16l Commercial st.
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The French Emperor and his Cousin.

Us I
THAT which is clear to all the world is, that
toprevent anarchy, that formidable enemy of
true liberty, the Emperor had to establish
first in his family and then in his Government,
that severe discipline admitting but one will
and one action. cannot deviate from the
same rule Of conduct" sas ss wy
The above is the curt, rude and almost pas
sionate closing of a letter Of the French EN-
peror to his cousin, the Prince Napoleon, on
his recent speech at Ajaccio. Prince Napole-
on is a cautious and sharp writer. but in every
line of this letter an intense feeling, inot deep
and decided anger, is easily traced by those
readers who have posted themselves in French
affairs and studied the character of the EN-
peror. ingap aa asAa $500 .aI
The London correspondent Of the Toronto
Globe very hopefully asks:
What sis the severe disciplineD which the
Emperor proposes to apply to Prince Napole-
on? II ne thinks of gagging his cousin by
renaces, he makes agreat mistake, which will
recoil upon himself and his destiny. 1t is
clear that the Emperor resembles his uncle in
one thing-the possession of an iron will which
will tolerate no personal independence or in
dividual freedom. - rs ss'ss
1t is true that the speech Of the Prince was
highly democratic, and it is not surprising
that the Emperor should consider it rev6lu-
tionary in its character and tendencies One
will and one action are his notices, and the
Prince is not disposed to stand any such non
sense in this enlightened nineteenth century.
Richard Golden used to speak of Prince Ma
poleon in the highest terms OF praise, and
good name from such quarter is not to be
slightly esteemed. He said the Prince was
one ofthe most intelligent men he ever met,
and that his courage SO closely bordered upon
rashness that he was constantly afraid he
would compromise himself by some great act
Of indiscretion; but we apprehend the Prince
will be able to take care of himself if ithas dis
pleased the Emperor. The masses Of Europe
will sustain him, and we trust the speech he
has recently delivered will not be consider ed
by them as the great act of indiscretion" to
which Mr.. Golden SO feelingly alluded.
The correspondent Of the Globe says -
prince Napoleon is the exact image Of the
founder of bis family in personal appearance,
bur he is what is far better-one OF the great
est orators and most courageous man in Eu-
rope.1 Snch man can't be put down by
Louis Napoleon nor by any other potentate,
especially in the present state of public opin-
ion the world over. 1t is quite probable the
Prince may visit this country again, and If he
should've are sure he would meet with most
enthusiastic reception from American republi-
nans ss--s5$