davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

CLERK OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY CouRTs-
The people OF this county certainly supposed
that they had reelected the worthy Clerk of
the Courts, Daniel w. Fessenden, Esq, for the
term of three years, and so did Mr.. F. himself.
But it seems they are mistaken for yesterday
MIR. Fessenden received a certificate from the
Secretary of State that he had been "duly elect
ed Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and
for the County of Aroostook for the term of
three years, commencing on the first day of
January, A. D., 1867"
We presume the people of Aroostook Coun-
ty will be asmuch surprised at this announce
ment as Mr.. F. was ON receiving his certificate
of election. a.
We shall be sorry to lose Mr. Fessenden from
our city, but trust that he will leave us lock
OF his hair when he removes to Aroostoo ok
County,!
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
Canadian Affairs,

MONTREAL, Dec. "a. z
1t is stated that Sir j. Mitchell, commander
in-chief of the force, recently prepared report
at the request of the Imperial authorities
this city except at very heavy costs.
Mrs. jeff Davis is understood to have re-
turned here, and she will shortly visit her hus-
band at Fortress Monroe.
The Mnerve states that Surratt was dis
charged from the Bank du Peple for eccen-
tricities. He afterwards absconded from the
Bureau of Public Education with several
hundred pounds.
Darcy MeGee has published letter to-
day, denouncing the policy of Hon. George
Brown towards the United States, and declar-
ing the United States Government wish for a
new treaty with Canada, and will allow the
latter better terms than she formerly enjoyed.
TORONTO, Z. W., Dec. a.
The mercury is fourteen degrees above zero.
No snow.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
Miscellaneous Dispatches.

CINCINNATI Ohio, Dec. IA.
The City Council passed resolution by vote
OF q to 10, directing the City Solicitor to order
the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad to vacate Front
street before June 1st. This virtually destroys
the entrance to the city and forces it to seek
another channel
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. H.
Henry Allen of the 9th United States In
fantry, charged with the murder of Jack
Vironelly, policeman, last May, while in the
discharge of his duty, was to-day convicted of
murder in the second degree, and sentenced to
twenty years Imprisonment.
The work of disinterring the Federal dead
in cemeteries in and about Nashville for re in
terrment in the National Cemetery at Gallatin,
six miles from this city, was begun to-day.
ST. LOUIS, Dec a.
A monster petition, hfty-two feet in length,
containing names of all the prominet citizens
of New Mexico, has been forwarded to WASH
ington praying for an increase of the military
force $40
Gen. Grant and son arrived to-day.
BALTIMORE, Dec a.
Lieut.. Monroe Forrest, of the United States
Navy, died Nov. 14th, of yellow fever, on board
the United States steamer Florida, at st. Croix,
West Indies.
tL-4.ta KANSAS CITY, Dec. A.
The Colorado Legislature was convened on
the 4th inst. at Golden City Elbert Hold was
elected Speaker of the House. Nt' -H
Twenty prisoner escaped from the st. Joseph
prison to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

A MIRACLE IN PARIs.-The Paris correspon-
dent of the London Star tells this story
Three columns of the Monde are filled up by
the account OF miracle which took place a
few days ago in Paris, Rue Villedo, No. IL. A
servant girl was on her deathbed: she had al
ready received extreme unction, had become
speechless, and her eyes had closed, when a
confessor entered the death chamber and
rubbed her eyelids with small piece Of the
Pope's white flannel petticoat. I translate
literally (soutaine en- laine blanche) The eff.
feet of this new species of friction, which un-
til now have never heard Of was that the
young girl, much to the edification of her
weeping friends, jumped up and complained of
hunger, and drank successfully three cups of
such an alarming extent that, to satisfy her
voracity, provisions were sent for to neigh
boring hotel"
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

A SMART GIRL. A large manufacturing
company in Chicago employs young lady on
~ thirteen years OF age as paymaster. She has
pald out since last May quarter of million
OF dollars, keeping the time sheets, payroll,
and private account-book with and for each
OF three to four hundred men emple yed. She
receives the money weekly from the bank to
action Of paying all the men through, and set
ties and makes her balances with the cashier.
She knows every man in the establishment,
the force being divided into eleven departments
each having its responsible foreman. She COM
mands salary OF $625 per annum, takes two
music lessons each week, and attends an even
ing course at commercial college, where she
has a scholarship. Nor does this produce any
overstraln of her intellect. She is in the most
robust and vigorous health, never has a davis
desk
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

COURT DEcIsIoN.-The Supreme Judicial
Court of Massachusetts, has recently made the
following important decision:
The mere fact that highway is slinnerv
from ice upon it, so that person NAV he liable
to slip and tall upon it while using ordinary
care, If the way is properly and well construct
ed, and there is no such accumulation of ice
and snow as to constitute an obstruction, and
way which occasions any special liability to
the formation or accumulation of ice upon it, it
IS not defect or want of repair which will au
thorlze jury to find that it is not safe or con-
venient for travellers within the meaning of
the statute imposing the duty upon towns to
keep their ways safe and convenient for tray-
elers at all seasons of the year.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

z. Y. M. G. A.-The fourth lecture of this
popular course will be delivered on Wednesday
evening, December 10Th, in the Chestnut Street
Church, by Prof Agassiz. Subject: "The Nat
ural Features of the Amazon Basin" 1t is of
course unnecessary to comment on the prom
Use OF this lecture in interest and instruction.
The simple announcement of Professor Agas-
siz's name will be sufficient to fill the house to
Its utmost limits. 1t is, therefore, highly i'm
portant that those desiring tickets should Sc
cure them early. Season tickets for the re-
malnder OF the course-nine lectures-can be
mad for S1-25; evening tickets so cents,-to be
had at Packard's, Short & Loring's, Carter &
Dresser's, and at the door.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

PREPARING FOR HoLIDAYs.-Mr. L. J. Per
kins, at his store in Morton Block, is making
great preparations in the confectionery line for
the approaching holidays. Already his spa
cious window shows attractions that arrest the
attention of all passing by, and his large es-
tablishment is being filled with goodies. The
confectionery manufactured by him is of the
first quality, made of the best materials and
equal to anything from abroad. His supply of
fruits is large and includes foreign and domes-
tie products. The tastes of all can be suited at
his store and those in want of bomb ms, (and
acho will not want them?) are advised to give
him call
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU REGISTER YOUR
NAME.-At the Jail office register is kept for
the names of visitors as well as one for the
names of criminals, One Of the worthy menu
bers of the Cumberland Bar visited that insti-
tuition few evenings since, on business, and
registered his name among the criminals, and
there it stands, much to the surprise of all who
have access to the book
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
Georgia Legislature.

MILLEDGEvILLE, Dec. a.
The presiding officers of both Houses, in their
closing speeches expressed great determine
ton not to succumb to unlawful Demands
The sentiment in the Legislature seems to be
decidedly in favor of territorial government
tional amendment on similar terms The
Speaker of the House bade the country hope
that the trial of fanaticism would exhaust it
sell, and Constitutional principles yet prevail.
The President of the Senate urged all to obey
human forbearance had its limits and the
worm would turn if trodden upon. Great ap-
plause was manifested at these sentiments.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

RESISTING AN OFFIcER.-While police Off
Ger Gerts was engaged in arresting young
man named Glenn, Thursday afternoon, he
was set upon by gang of rowdies headed by
brother of the prisoner, named John Glenn.
The latter struck the officer a violent blow un-
der the ear, and called upon his comrades to
prevent the arrest of his brother Mr.. j. W.
Mansfield who resided in the vicinity where
the affair took place, ran out of his house to as
sist the officer, when the rogues took to their
heels. Glenn was arrested Thursday evening
at the theatre, and yesterday taken before the
Municipal Court where he was fined $40 and
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

A NOBLE CHARITY.-To-morrow evening, at
Central Church, Rev. Mr.. Allen, of the Chest
nut street M. e. Church, will deliver dis
course in behalf of the Association for the Re-
lief of Aged, IHdigent Women. 1t is one of
the most noble charities in our city, and as
their treasury is well nigh exhausted, let our
citizens turn out ON this occasion and replenish
it to overfowing.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
sale by Short & Loring.
LIZZIE LoRToS OF Gprvp,oo ANor

LIZZIE LoRToN OF GREYR1ea. A Novel. By
=. Lynn nm Linton, author of Grasp Your Net
Harper & Brothers,
We may as well acknowledge frankly that
we have not had time to read this story, and
therefore can give no opinion ON its merits. II
forms number 279 of Harpers Library of Sc
lect Novels" and is sold in paper covers for rs
cents. 1t may be found at Davis Brothers.
IHE MEDwINs OF WYKEHAM, by Charlotte
Lancaster, is another of the pretty English sto-
ry books for children which Messrs. Short &
Loring have provided in anticipation of Christ
mas and New Years. 1t is handsomely illus
trated, and bound in blue and gold.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

New YORK, Dec IA.
The recent seizure of large number of ais.
tilleries has had the effect of closing nearly
every such establishment f71----s
Amoae the passengers by the steamship
Cuna, II9m Liverpool was Assistant Secretary
of the Navy, Gustavus v. Fox. ~ =.
The SECRETARY of the Treasury is expected in
this cityin few days, and will be the euest of
wealthy merchant on Fifth Avenue.
Secretary Stanton is still here.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

In the early settlement of our country the
greatest anxiety was, how our people could get
enough of good wholesome food. Now the
manner of living has changed, so that many
people really suffer, and enough of every kind
around them. Why is this? 1t is because their
food distresses them. Buy one bottle of Mains
Elderberry Wine and you will getrehef Then
buy a case. dec4tf
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

RATHER FUNNY.-A shanty on the pier at
the draw OF Portland bridge, occupied, occa-
sionally, for Coast Survey purposes was blown
over into the water yesterday morning, with
all its contents and two out of three of the oc-
cupants. A boat from the steam cutter Ma
honing rescued the two men who escaped with
nothing but ducking. A man OH the bow
spirit of the cutter was SO excited in witness
ing the accident that he lost his presence of
mind, and good holt and tumbled into the
water He was soon fished out
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
SWINGING ROUND THE CIRcLE-A Wash
ington dispatch of Thursday says

'o11 01'Pt@eO1 VI IIIuIsudy says.
The House was this afternoon put in posses
sion of a little information regarding the Pres
ldents election tour. 1t came out during de-
bate on the Deficiency bill under the State De-
partment clause. Mr.. Schofield asked the rea-
son for the deficiency there, and Mr. Stevens
explained the matter at length. Mr.. Schofield
responded that the explanation was satisfac-
tory. He knew his friend was on such init
mate terms with the administration that he
could give the desired explanation, and if he
would assure the House that none of the mon
ey was to be used to pay for swinging round
caused great roar of merriment by answering
in the soberest and most confidential manner
Imaginable: There are two or three bills of
that account which have not yet been settled
but L have got an understanding wi h Mr.
Seward that they shall not be paid out of this
APPROXIMATION"
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

AN enormous aerolite weighing nearly
1900 lbs, which was found in Mexico by Mar
shall Bazaine, is to be shown at the French
Exhibition of 1867 1t will afterwards be pre-
sented to the Paris Museum of Natural Histo-
ry.
"A company of Americans are manufactur-
ing condensed milk at Zurich
The negro maidens of Buffalo have begun
to rouge, we are told.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
PORTLAND AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements. To-Day.

NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Seizure Of GOOds-Israel Washburn, Jr.
Holiday Goods-Davis & Co. ts.
Auction Sale-J. s. Bailey.
Auction Sale of Quartermaster's Stores.
ladies Cl0aking-A. ID. Reeves.
Patent Hair Brushing Machine-H. II. johnson
Under-S -Shirts-Charles Gusts q Co.
Dissolution-Stanwood& & Dodge.
Five Cents Savings Bank.
Great Chance for Agents.
Mems Gl0ves-Charles Gusts & Co.
Old Sewing Machines Exchanged.
Wanted-Drug Clerk. f - ..
Cor ets-L. B.fFollette.
Paints and Oil Cheap. w. Perkins & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

Books, &C., FOR PREsENTs.-Messrs. Short
& Loring are filing up their store, corner of
Free and Centre streets, with choice lot of
books upon almost every topic, in the richest
and most elegant bindings, suited to all ages
and classes, and splendid assortment of fancy
articles, games and toys, suitable for Christmas
and New Years presents. A look into their
establishment will satisfy any one that the
minds of all, whether aged or youthful, can be
satisfied and their hearts made happy by few
purchases.
A new and ingenious invention, called the
Zoetrope, which is one OF the most amusing
things we have seen for long time, can be had
at this establishment. 1t is well worth inspec-
ton.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
MUNICIPAL COURT.

JUDGE KINGsBURY PRESIDING
FRIDAY.-John Glenn, tor assaulting officer Gerts,
while the latter was making an arrest, was fined $40
and Costs Committed.
Samuel Newton, M. Costello N. R. Davis and E. F.
Savory, on search and seizure processes paid $226
each.
Frank Bartlett was brought up for larceny of q
board. AS the complainant had wish to punish
MIN with any severity, Frank was let off with repri-
uaud. ' .'' -fT t-lHc 'tlf.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

PERIoDIcALs-The Atlantic Monthly, Our
Young Folks, and Godey's Lady's Book, for
January, have been received at the bookstores
of Messrs. Bailey & Noyes, 1SI Fore street,
Short & Loring, corner of Free and Centre
streets, A. Robinson, No. 1923 Congress street
and at the periodical depot of Messrs Fessen-
den Brothers, Lancaster Hall.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

CURE FOR SMALL Pox.-An exchange paper
publishes the following mode of treatment of
this disease:-
When the preceding fever is at its height.
and just before the eruption appears, the chest
is rubbed with croton oil and tatarric ointment
This causes the whole of the eruption to
lief of the rest. 1t also secures a complete
eruption, and thus prevents the disease FROM
attacking internal organs. This is said to be
the established mode of treatment in the En-
glish army in China, by general orders, and it
is regarded as perfect cure.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
virginia LegisIature.

RICHMOND, Dec. IA.
The bill extending the time fixed by the pres
ent staylaw for the collection of debts in Vir-
ginia, which was defeated in the House of Del
egates ON Wednesday, was reconsidered yester-
day and passed by a vote Of 40 to g. &c. The ex-
gust of the same year. .-
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
North Carolina Legislature.

RALEIGH, N. c.. Dec. IA.
To-day the Senate refused to take action on
the resolutions setting forth the loyalty of the
people of North Carolina, but referred them,
Jones, of Wake, declaring an earnest desire to
restore harmony and fraternity among the peo-
pie and for the RECOMMENDATION of the whole
country.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
New Publications.

JOHNNY JORDAN AND HIS Doc. By Mrs Eli
oart author of Ernie Elton, or the Lazy
Boy London: George Routledge & Sons.
A pretty English story, written for children
In lively style, and illustrated with designs
on wood which are greatly superior to most
that we find in children's books. 1t is hand
somely bound, and makes an attractive vol
ume.
For sale nv Short &, To,;no
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
Mexican Affairs.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA.
The Mexican Minister has received advices
through Escobado of the probable occupation
by the Liberals, of San Luis Potosi, the Mexi-
cans deserting the Imperial forces. Also the
reports of the evacuation of Durango
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

Mr. AT. RUSSELL was made the recipient of
splendid gold ring last evening, by the stone
cutters of Fort Gorges, as an expression of the
high respect entertained by them for him in
in his late capacity of foreman of the stone
cutting on the Fort
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

WIDOWS WOOD SocIETY.-A meeting of
the Portland Widows Wood Society,"" will
be held this Saturday evening, at 1-2 O'Clock
in the Relief Committee Room, in the third
story of the "Old City Hail." The following
named gentlemen-one from each Religious
Society-are particularly invited to attend,
viz:
William Willis, Paul Hall, F. G. Moody,
8. @. Chase, James III. Baker, Thos. Cobb, B.
Kingsbury, Jr., Chas. Payson, H, H Burgess,
John Collins, A. B. Holden, o. p. Tuckerman,
VIM. Campbell, N. J. Gilman, G. Sturdevant,
Nathl Ellsworth, John Barbour, G. E. B. jack
son, BENZ. Perkins, Fl, B. Hart, s. r. Leavitt,
Bailey. CHAs. BAKER Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

SUBSCRIBE Now, and commence with the
I'd volume of the new Home Weekly, the Rio
erside Echo Subscriptions received at office,
175 Commercial street., (B. Thurston & Co's)
Agents, male or female, wanted for the city: a
liberal commission given,-referenees required.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

THE Dummy Car on the Portland & Roch-
ester Railroad, will be discontinued after Sat-
urday, the 18th inst, for the winter. A freight
train with passenger car attached, will leave
Gorham at 8 o'clock A. NJ, and leave Portland
at 1918 2t
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
From Colorado.

. NEW YORK, Dec. H.
A special dispatch from Denver. saws the
Colorado Legislature organized Yesterday. A
majority is in favor of State admission not
withstanding the opposition of Governor Cum
mings.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

BRADLE's Dime Year Book and Almanac for
1867 is neat and convenient little book for
reference. 1t may be found at A. Robinson's,
No. 1923 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

IN answer to the many inquiries who are
Davis q Co., and where can they be found, we
would say that they are successors to 81. Grun-
tai, and may be found at No. 10 Clapps' block,
Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
Five Cents Saving Rank.

Depositors in this Bank reminded that Denos-
its made on or before the 3D. day of January next
will be put interest on the list, the rate of per
centum. Dividend payable in April. Special Demos
its of 100 or more, will be received at any time
payable call on terms agreed upon at the time
Of deposit.
N. F. DEERING, Treasr
dec15e0d2w&w1t No 10 Free Street
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
Dollars a year i'll advance.

THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is published
every day, Sunday excepted,l at No. | Printers
exchange. Commercial Street Portland, BY N. A.
FOSTER, Proprietor.
TERMS: Eight Dollars a year in advance
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
The Constituticnal Amendment i'm South
Carolina.

COLUMBIA. s. e., Dec. IL.
The Committee on Federal Relations made
a report to-day unanimously recommending
the rejection of the Constitutional amend
ment.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

GEYER has the field game of Croquet adapt
ed to the parlor with patent Bridges. Call and
see them. ..H.H
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

ARREsTs.-William Larkin yesterday stole a
cap from Shaw's store. He was arrested in
the afternoon and taken to the lookup.
A fellow yesterday went to Mrs. Collins's
boarding house on India street and engaged
board In the evening he was missing togeth-
er with several garments belonging to other
boarders. He was found on board the steamer
just ready to start for Boston, but was furnish
ed witq passage to the lookup, where he con-
fessed his guilt
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

KEEP out the cold-by using Bradstreet's
rubber moulding, advertisements of which
may be found in another column
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15


RATES Or ADYERTIsING.--IHe nch OF space, in
ehgth Of column, constitutes Square
Sl.50 per square daily hIst week 20 cents per
Week after; three insertions, or less, 81 OO continu
hg every other day alter first week, so cents.
Half square, three insertions less, 70 cents; one
week, Sl.O0; so cents per week after.
Under head of '.AMUsEMENTs,'' 81. 90 per square
per week; three insertions or less. $3.50.
SPECIAL NoTIcEs, ,S1.25 per square Tor the first in
srton and % cents pei square for each subsequent
Insertion.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS (which has a large circulation in every mar
Of the Statel for S100 per square for first insertions
and 80 cents per square for each subsequent inser-
tion.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

BURNETTs COCAINE has received universal emf
dorsement. No other preparation possesses such re-
markaDie properties for embellishing and strengthen
ing the hair, and rendering it dark and glossy 1t
cures badness and eradicates dandru 1t has stood
the test OF time and competition and is sold every
where. decs1aw1x
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
Business Notices.

CONVENIENT AND SIMPLE" Browns Bronchial
Iroches" are asimple and convenient form for ad-
ministering in combination of several medicinal sub
stances held in general esteem among physicians in
the treatment Of Bronchial affections and Coughs
The Troches seldom tail to give relief.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Auction Sale of Quartcrmaster's
Stores.
OFFICE OF THE A. A. @. M,
Fort Preble, Me- Dec 18TH 1866
WILL be sold at Fort Prebe on WEDNESDAY,
Wv the 2Gth day of Dec. at 10 o'clock a. M. the
following articles of Blacksmith Tools &C., viz; d
ANVILS, TONGS,
HAMMERS, FILES,
COLD CHISELS, SQUARES,
HAND SLEDGE, DRAW KNIVES
PORTABLE FORGE, AXES,
STOCK and DIE, BLOCKS and FALLS, &c
1B Sale Positive.
TERMs-Cash in Government Funds.
WM. c. BARTLETT,
LIST 1t 81 U. s. Artillery Bvt. Maj A. A. @. NJ.
Dec 15-tltd
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

"a Every style of Job work neatly executed at
his Office.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

LIVE STOCK INsURANCE-The attention of
farmers and owners of live stock is directed to
the advertisement of the Hartford Live Stock
Insurance Company, of which Messrs. W. d.
Little & Co., are the Agents. They can be in
sured against loss by fire, disease and acciden-
al causes, and from thieves. Owners of valua-
BILE horses can see at once the protection afford
ed against loss by such company, and they
should have their horses insured at once
RAILWAY TRAFFTC.-The following are the
receipts of the Grand Trunk Railway for the
week ending Dec 9Th, 1866:
IacSohSole, w
Express Freight, Mails and Sundries, ... 51OO 90
Freight and Live Stock, k,............... s7,114 90
Corresponding week last year, 131, ,074 90
Increase, SO, ,7sO 90
JOSEPH HICKSON,
Secretary and Treasurer
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15

THE MAINE STATE PRESS, is published at The
aoie place every Thursday morning $500 year,
Invariably in advance. -
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-15
PAINTS And OIL CHEAP

Just received in bond, and for sale DUTY FREE for
use on the burnt district,
strictly Pure Engiish Lead and Oil!
RebuiIders will effect great saving by purchasing
in this way.
Every description of PAINT STOCK at the lowest
rates by y, W. PERKINS a. Co.,
dec15d3t So Commercial street.