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Capital Stock, 80 100000,
No. Shares. 1000.
aua Pan VALUE, 500.
No ASSESSMENTS. Incorporated Feby 4, 1866.
PRESIDENT, JOHN E. DONNELL.
TREASURER, CHARLES RICHARDSON.
CLERK, H. P. DEANE.


Directors. i-a s-A-
JOHN =. DoxNELIs cHAs. RICHARDSON,
WIN. CHASE, ELIPHALEr CLARK
HENRY P. DEANE, JAMES N. wINsLow,
ROBERT A. BIRD.
FHNHE Company have nine leases of lands compris-
n ing rs many different tracts and containg about
years and two for ninety-nire. These lands have
been selected with great care by q skillful Agent
who spent i've weeks or more in plorng the lands
OF Oil Greek, cherry Run, and other tributaries ofthe
Allegheny kiver ano then culled these in the valley
and close proximity OF the Allegheny upon the Con-
ewango stream n oattarangus County N. Y. very
They ere favorably located near the Great West
ern and Atlantic Railroad in very rich OIL terri
terry as has been demonstrated by scientific reports
Volume lzpage ESQ, under New York says. FAT
number Of places in Allegheny and Cattarau0as
from the rocks, and jets of Carburett d by drogen
gas sometimes accompany the oil, and are also
seen put bling up in the standing and running water
N And Prof. Shepherd of New Haven an eminent
geoiogst, after recent careful and thorough exam
nation reports Here, in the locality of the first
well bored on Oil Creek, oil is found rising from the
Dec OF the streams, and cozing from the banks with
more OF less gas emanatng from the streams and
bored which has struck ilIumir aiing gas and some
oil at the depth of 220 feet" 80 =
:. Our superintendent, who has accompanied Prof
Sheph I'd, writes, "We found the genuine OIL, Pc
trSieum, In many places Springs, and by digging
holes in the ground Oiiand water .uld come up "
.OPoa 1stons aIo Uoing mau6 Dy Otner COmp0ntee
to sink wells in neighbolhood, and this Com.
soon as possible -
All the lands lying around US and above us
on both sides Of ihs Allegheny fer many miles have
ut enormous pricts.
~ FredoDia, not far from our lands, the town Is
lighted with gas procured from a natural spring
Ard at several place there are COED producing wells
Of oil. M 80 US .7 o 49,
IL Is evident from the great extent IF oil territory
possessed ~ our Company. that the Capital Stock
Is very small. Many other companies with Capil ais
exceeding half million Of of dollars have less than
rs aci es of land. "
Only oneproducing well OF ten barrels per day will
pay US handsome disi ends
Its apparent that as our first well strikes
the great oil reservoirs stock viii double il not
triple in value as has been the experience If many
unlimited PORTION ONLY Of the STOCK ia OFF
Erred FOR SALE at the ComPANY's OFFICE No e5
EXCHANGE STREET. t- feb17dtf
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aa1 w. P. FEssENDEN.
Il. IL.

Washington, Feb. IS, 1866.
The minority report of the Committee on
Military affairs on the subject Of disfranchis-
ing absentees from the draft, reporting re-
solve for amendment Of the Constitution,
came from the House substituted for the ma
jority report which reported legislation mex
pedient. The question being on the adoption
of the majority report.
After considerable debate, the majority re-
port, declaring legislation inexpedient, was
accepted, yeas II, nays IL, as follows:
YEAS Messrs. Burleigh, Hamor, Kinds,
Holbrook, Ludwig, Manson. Richardson, j.
A. Sanborn, L. Sanborn, Southland, Stone,
Talbot. Tenney, True, Virgin, Warren, Wood
man-11.
NAYs-Barker, Bradbury, Chase, Dingley,
Bale, Jewett, MeGilvery, Milliken, Pierce.
Stetson, Wadsworth--11
Act, &C., authorizing the banks of this State
to become banking associations under the laws
of the United States was taken up and amended
by adding four new sections, and as amend
ed the bill was passed to be engrossed.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Granger presented the following reso-
lutions which, after some remarks from Mr..
Granger of Calais, Mr.. Webb, of Portland,
aud Mr.. Kilbreth of Liyermore, were unani-
mously adop red.
Whereas, The people Of the State of Maine,
recognizing their Indebtedness for the labors
and sacrifices Of their officers and soldiers, de-
sire to make public expression of their CRATE
full appreciation Of the deeds that Illustrate
the patriot hero; therefore, aa
ResotSed, That the thanks of this Legisla-
ture be given to Brevet Major-General ABEL
BERT AMEs for his distinguished services,
from the commencement of the war for the
national defence to his latest splendid exploit
in the capture of Fort Fisher, in the renown
of all which his native State takes the highest
pride.
| Resolced, That the Governor be requested
| TO cause copy OF these resolutions TO be
transmitted to General Ames.
Mr.. Webb of Portland, by leave, laid on the
table bill to cede to the United States Of
America parcel Of land in the city of Port
land. ~
Resolve appropriating $4,000 for a new
wing to the Insane Hospital was refused q
passage-yeas so. nays SO.
Mr. Larrabee Of Portland, called up the bill
additional to incorporate the Portland and
Forest Avenue Railroad Company. The Sen
ate amendment was adopted and the bill was
passed to be engrossed in concurrence.
Friday, Feb. oath, was fixed as the day fol
final adjournment. .I. uu gg
| Various bills were passed to be engrosset
and enacted. We shall give list of then
| when the Legislature adjourns.
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RAILWAY TRAFFIc.-The receipts on the
Grand Trunk Railway, for the week ending
Feb. 18th, were -
Passengers. ag 81 q $22.983. 90
Express freight, mails and sundries, 3,l24OO
Freight and livestock, ~ 64.319O0
Total, s-d DOC, 426O0
Corresponding week last year, !, So,21e,Oo
Increase. SODA 100000
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EN-. PATTEN. AuOTIoNEER, II Exchange St.
sheetinss, Shirtings. FInnneIs, sc.
t.I

ON Tuesday, February 2Sth at 10 A. NJ and 81 p.
~ NJ, q fine assortment of white ana brown Cot
tons, Denims. Stripes Ticks, DeLaines, Alpaccas.
Beaver and Broadcioths, BoeskIns, Linen Goo d.,
Hosiery, Gloves Laces Shirts and Drawers, togeth.
or with great variety of goods Tor fsmiy uee. No
postponement. - feb23td
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Dissolution Of Oopartnership.

FTNHE copartnership heretofore existing between
Il the subscribers under the name of Knight
Smsrdon is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Stephen M Knight will settle the aft IRIS of the late
nrm STEPHEN M. KFIGHT.
SAMUEL x. SMARDoN.
FEBRUARY 18th, 1855. fsblSd2w*
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SAern.an,s More,,aents.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20.
Inc Bulletins Washington dispatch says the
reoei papers announce that Sherman's advance
naa reached Camden, 40 miles north of
Columbia on Saturday. II
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Legislature OF maine.

SENATE. $50
AUGUSTA, Feb. 81,
The bill taxing dogs, coming from the
House, that body nonconcurripg with the
Senate motion, indefinitely postponing The
bill, on motion OF mir. Sanborn OF York, the
Senate adhered to its vote of indefinite most
ponement. This kills the bill.
The following communication was received
from Hon. VIM. PITT FEssENDEN:
To the Legislature of Maine:
GENTLEMEN:-I have received from the
Governor certificate of my election as
Senator of the United States for six years.
commencing on the fourth day of March
next.
This renewed proof of confidence on the
part of the people OF Maine, through their
representatives, has afforded me the highest
qualification. Norman is fit to occupy an en-
inent public position who is not content to
find his best reward in the appreciation of
those whose servant he is, and of his own con.
science. am grateful, gentlemen, for the
honor conferred, and more for the evidence it
affords that the State have been proud to
represent in the legislative councils of the ma
ton, is well satisfied with my endeavors in
executing the trust committed to my care to
protect its interests and uphold its dignity.
left the Senate before the close of my sec
ond term, in obedience to what seemed to be
a necessity. shall return to it with the con-
seriousness that, however imperfectly, my best
efforts have been given to the discharge of on
erous and responsible duties. In again con-
fding to me the honor of our noble State, as
one OF its representatives, you have shown
that my efforts to serve our beloved country,
in the place to Which was thus called, have
been satisfactory to the people you represent.
| will venture to express the hope that hereaf-
ter, as heretofore, no act of mine will tarnish
the lustre which their patriotism and devo-
ton to the Union and to freedom, have won
for the people we are so proud to serve.
The term of President Lincoln's Admins
tration, now about closing, has been marked
by extraordinary events. 1t will form re-
markable epoch in history. According as
Ien have played their parts in it-as they
have arrayed themselves In the struggle which
has enchanted the attention of the world. and
the result OF which must seriously affect the
welfare of ages to come-wil be the iudg-
ment passed upon them, either as masses or
as individuals. Let it be our boast, that from
the beginning Maine was found true to The
cause of human liberty; that at no moment
did her people falter or faint; that no sacri-
fee could shake her purpose or weaken her
faith. And may the future prove, as the past
has proved, that, in her estimation, cause
holy enough to fight Tor is never to be aban-
doned. With great respect,
YOl1r oh't snrv,t
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SEvEN-THlRTY LOAN.

These Notes are issued under date of August 18th,
1884, and ara payable three years from that time. in
currency, or are convertible at the option of the
holder into ls,.-.
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TEETH TEETH TEETH

DIR. d. still continues to Extract Teeth by Elect L
Stg without Pain. Pereons having decayed tee IN
or stumps thoy wish to have removed tor resetting
he would give polite invitation 10 call.
Superior ktectr0 Magnetic Machines for sale iof
family use with thorough instructions.
DR.. ID. can accommodate few patients with
board AVID treatment ut his house.
Othce hours from s o'~lnrfA - A. 13M.t
Uonscltstsos lrres. - novlu
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The Rheumatic, the equity, the lame and the Iasy
leap with Joy, and move with the agility and elastics
ny OF youth; the heated brain Is oooicd; the frost
bitten limbs restored, the uncouth doformites re.
moved faintness converted TO Vgor, weakness 20
strengh tho blind made to see tho deal 20 hear sna
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Canal Bank.
CascO Bank.

A SPECIAL meeting of the Stockholders of the
IA Casco Bank will be held at their Banking House
on Wednesday the 9Th day OF March next at 8
O'Clock p M for the following purposes, TO wit
First-To see If the Stockholders will vote to sur
render the Charter OF the Bank
Second-Fo see if they will vote to change orc;n-
vert the Cascr Bank into National Banking Asso-
ciat on under the laws of tie United States
legally come before them.
Per order of Directors Hc9
X. 7. GERRISH Cashier.
Portland Feb. 81, 1s65. ,eb22td
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FINANCIAL.
u. S. 7-3O LOAN.

By authority of tse Secretary of the Treasury The
undersigned has assumed the General Subscription
Agency for the sale of United States Treasury Notes,
bearing and three tenhs per cent interestper
annum known asthe
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18
TENNESSEE CHARITIES.

Now that the War is over, aud the occasion
for special war charities at an end, we know Of
nothing more instructive than to revise and
analyze the operations of the many charitable
enterprises managed by our citizens during the
past four years. The work of the Christian and
Sanitary Commissions was among the noblest
in our history; but there were Others scarcely
as extensive which exhibited an amount of fore
thought and patriotism equally as great. Here,
among a mass of similar documents is the re-
port of "A Committee for the relief of East Ten
nessee-an organization begun in 1864 for the
purpose of allcviating the miSeries of the in
trepid mountaineers Of that sadly oppressed see
tion. Before the capture OF Knoxville, East
Tennessee was ut the mercy OF the Rebel armies,
who used means to suppress their Union Senti-
ments as atrocious as Cromwels method for
pacifying Ireland. Men were imprisoned and
hanged on the suspicion Of being in favor OF the
Union, and as q punishment for indomitablc
loyalty, the armies subsistcd upon the farms
aud storehousos OF the Union people. So, WAon
finally Knoxville was captured, and the district
of East Tennessee occupied, it was a wilderness,
with the exception that white men and women
and children were expected 10 live upon it.
When the people came to know how thCse
lovers of the Union had suffered, their hearts
were moved, and, although maintaining many
other charities, they created new one. Some
of our most loyal citizens took the matter in
hand and formed an organization, which, in It's
way, did everything toward sustaining the
Union element in Tennessee. Philadelphia
made large contribution. Tue anen'ca
Everett took warm interest in the cause ana
raised S7i, 900 in Boston. Tho New-fork 'on''
mittco worked zealously and, although the
Sanitary Fair was absorbing all mems 'hough's'
raised nearly $4,000 and kept on 1901 a move
ment which extended throughout the country
and succeeded in inducing assistance from the
Western and Middle States. No work in its
necessarily contracted way Wa more eiii'
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18
REPbRT OF GEN. MEIGs.

Gen. Megs, Quartermaster-General Oi the
army, during the last yearspent S43l ,7o6, o57 A.
In another part Of the paper the reader will find
how he spent it. There are few reports Of this
most memorable year that will excite more
interest. Gen. Grant has told us who were the
actors Of the drama, how the fighting was
done, who planned the campaigns, who failed,
and who succeeded. Gen. Meig5 takes Us be-
hind the scenes and shows us the ropes and the
puleys-the trap-doors and furniture. Behind
the scenes is not always the most pleasant
part of the theater-and the ascent OF
Margucrtes to Heaven amid tears and slow
music is not very enchanting when We SEQ a
couple Of laborers turning Il crank. But to
those who connect cause and effect, and look at
playing with critical eye, and wish TO know
the real meaning Of the marvols, the dusty ropes
and puleys have fascinating interest. SO We
find ourselves in a state of bewilderment
wandering down these long column, Of Gen.
Meigs looking at this thing Of warts science,
its maneuverng, what it cost, and how the
money was spent, how the swift marches were
made, and whence came all the coats, and boots
and shoes and tin cups, and blankets that go TO
make up our army. Cen. Grant gave Us the
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18

Mississippi has ratified the Constitutional
Amendment with conditions aud reservations.
Her Legislature declares that their assent shan
not be construed into an abridgmsnt Of the
precious doctrines of State Sovereignty nor
into a coNsent that Congress may abolish
Slavery in any State that refuses to ratlIy.
The Mississippi lawyers have got new
edition of Story and expound the Amend
ment as imperative except in such States "
expressly assent to it, 10 matter waether three
fourths do or not. Their third proyiso Is tna'
the second section "shall not be construed IS
a grant of power to Congress to legsiaie ID
respect to the freedmen. VIII Congress and
the Supreme Court be kind enough to isSs
lotice
Apropos of the freedmen. this same Lessla'
ture saw fit to pass a law prohibiting freedmen
from renting or leasing lands-a specimen pTns
of the house they mean TO build for the freedmen
to live in. The President straightway oFGaea
this law to be disregarded, ana Gen. ho"au
issued an order to Col. Thomas to continue
protect the freedmen in the right to Rsss
lands. That is all right aud proper Saa
necos ary, but does il not proper! la''
question as to the precise condition OF q s'a''
wherein the President may nulliiy ID" "
his executive orderl Is MissiSspP 's'o"'
structed or is she not If she is how esi 70,
President interfere with her municipal "'a"'
II she is not, what right has she to ta'"'
Constitutional Amendment
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18
THE GOVERNOR OF JAMAICA AND
THE BLACKS.

1t appears that the English press is all but
unanimous in condemning, in the seyerest
terms, the conduct Of the Governor and the
civil and military authorities of Jamaica in their
wholesale slaughter Of the blacks on that island.
The only notable exception is The Times and
from the notorious procliylties OF that journal
on the subject Of the negro and his rights this
i not to be wondered at. The Times has ever
written Of the negro with an ill.concealed feel
ing of bitter hate, and the black man has no
Justice to expect at IT. hands. AT first, when
the intelligence received in England of the out
break was rather meager, it attempted TO jus.
tify the atrocities committed on the Jamaica
negroes; bat when fuller news, startling the
whole kingdom by it, horrible details, reached
London, with that policy so characteristic of its
management, il suppressed every particular Of
the disturbances adverse TO the position il had
assumed as the advocate Of Gov. Eyre, and the
apologist of MS frghtiul a massacre as has ever
stained the annals Of any people. 1t is not too
much to say that England has been profoundly
moved from one end 10 the other at the details
of this butohery, and the great party of freedom,
through their chosen and honored champion,
John Bright has demanded already that Gov
Eyre, and his accomplices in the work of blood,
shall be made TO stand at the bar of justice to
answer for their conduct
Ii is to be expected that every effort will be
put forth by the Governor and his friends to
make il appear that there really was an urgent
necessity for the cruel measures they resorted
to in dealing with the so-called rebellion.
Accordingly, We are not surprised to learn that
after order had been fully restored in the dis.
turbed district, detachments of troops were sent
of to different parts of the island, widely dis
tant from each other, as "a precautionary
measure" although in none of the districts
whittier the soldiers we're dispatched had there
been the slightest disturbance Of the public
peace, or even any indication of such disturb.
ance To give additional color to the apocry-
phal story Of q widespread conspiracy among
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18
The New Steamer Saratoga

The new steamship Saratosa, pall' .! - Co. a.
adr % rip down he bay and out 70 .st the sSS SGS
tho bar on SATURDAY. making speed o, Moa, ,Isr ,lp
and haif miles per hour. This vessel Is 5insssiols:
10 tie Niagara. and is OF the nfhsA Is ftei;
and ,oegstrc. abou. l..00 tuns. Ihs s ens eTlpder
bmu ot the Allare Works and has % ass eai Of
NTH II e. stroke Of piston She has Winter for he
Barnams pumps and all the modern sppIiSe H% We'll oant
prevention and suppross"n o. n% o,oss soS is mode
IN, in every respect and is elegantly hsu ,spa. M
o"' ~ and fittings being furnished by lsp
j,on 0nr coast ieet has received hne * n Snsl
in rrsc two vessels The hnlls are sapS Snnearssd In
h",ot, of finish aud accuracy OF motion a,re.da,
,oca sas on her first "trip to Richmond Oh :, CAPT
frnm Pier No 81 " X. She Il comus,nus, S,scucd hr
King wen known In the trade, and hisn' wv
his many good qualities.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18
NEWS OF THE DAY.
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Minister OF the Mexican Republic has
sdyices from FL Paso to Nov Il. The Liberal Gen.
Esoobedo bas taken and held fof time the City OF
Monterey but on the approach Of two French columns
in strong force he compelled to abandon it again
He s however, reported to have defeated one Of the
French divisions. Jnarez to leave Ell Paso for Chi
hushua on Now l3 The French have retired as far
Durango and it understood that they woRld aban
don that State also
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18
UFirst t-rate-neyer better:

asks the doctor. "First- -rate-never better;
only keep up the stimulation; don't let that gel
down, or 1 shall have the horrors" But, un
fortunately, (') getting drunk involves the pe'
cessity of getting sober and this must not be
too long delayed. The operation being com
plete, we cannot return to sobriety moment
too sOOn
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18

The names of the successful Union candidates
are Gen. Francis c. Barlow, Secretary Of State;
Thomas;Hillhouse, Controller; John Il. MAJ
tindale. Attorney-G General; Joseph Rowland,
Treasurer; j. Platt Goodsell, State Engneer;
Robert C.. Dorm, Canal Commissioner; HenT
A. Barnum, Prison Inspector; Patrick u. Jones,
Clerk Of Appeals.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18

cacious, and the gentlemen who managed II A..
serve share of that appreciation which the r,.
ton now bcstOws upon all who gave their tim.
and money with such princcly nberality to IT,.
cause of the country.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18
ANNIVERSARY OF THE suSpAY'scaoOLs ~ :,

ANNIVERSARY OF THE SuNpAY'S'hooL' :.
mn nI.rk,rsr. d. r. gcH-rhc annual anass w.,
s.r, of the Mission sabeathSehoo' ana u. ~,srred
prorer attached to the Msrkst'st. Daica W.. ,,.
rhes was held last evening at q ocecs 15 l1f ,re.
o%s9 ,.,es w"rs pleasantly % varied with singing ar 'prs
S yeyv u,eresIin addresses by Mssrs W. W. s sSaaGua
Ir' Theodorc W. Guliek, native ., ,ss s"ser Of tie
Islands and by the Rev D. Z, pSnls nls rsoresenisi By
hn, 100 Children who saug vcsy sweslr neaset
Ssn"e Gyr, wi was very large and were cvidea'y "'''
with the anniversary
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18
TIE NEw-YORK ELECTION

The following is the vote Of the State Of New.
York for Secretary Of State by Counties. a.
compared with the vote for President in 1854.
SECT STAT, 65. PRg.rnrx1 IA
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18
The Tribune Almanac for 1SC6.

This populai Political and Statistical Annual
viii be ready shortly. See advertisement
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18

scaboard States, The Latest Winter Fashions,
and the proceedings Of both branches Of oar
CITY Government.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18

In the Supplement published with this mora
ing's TRIBUNE will be found the Annual Report
Of Qusrtermaster- Gen. Meigs, Gen. Wilson's
Official sceosnt Of his daring raid in the Southern
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18

yobn Brown of Avon, New-iorh. was '''V''
from hi, wagon and killed Oh Friday iS''
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18
TRIPLE SHE E 4 .
Yp.,.,,,A If tae Tribune.
10 Advertisers.

We will thank our advertising customers to hand
In ,ber Advertiser uts early hour possible. II
received after oc they canro be classified under e
Rropor heads.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-18

The total vote for Secretary was 57i,?JJ; Bar
lows majority, p 81.
The following table shows the majcrities OF
the Inion candidates for the other Offices: