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The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

EARTHQUAKE IN QUEBEc.-They had a bona
fide earthquake in Quebec last week. 1t COM
menced shortly after IL O'clock in the forenoon
and lasted over minute. The movement was
from northwest to southeast. Bells were set
ringing and stoves made lively motions; firni-
ture waltzed and polked and cut up capers gem
orally; chimneys toppled over and agitation
existed among all things animate and inani-
mate The river made some very eccentric eb-
bings and lowings, and noises were heard like
the movement Of heavy artillery OF. lumber
cars. Business gave way for time to surprise
and fear, but the earthquake ended without
serious damage
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

VINO WAS ANEKE JANs?-Aneke Jams,
whose heirs lay claim to a large part of the es-
tate of Trinity church, and who lived in New
York when it was in possession of the Dutch,
to have obtained a grant from the King OF
Holland of a tract of land ON the west side OF
the city of New York, extending from That is
now known as Warren street to Christopher
street. This was, probably, about the Begin
ming of the seventeeth century.
1t is held, by the heirs ofthis lady, that VIII n
New York fell into English hands, the above
grant was confirmed, and that lease OF the
lands covered by it was made to Trinity church.
After this lease had expired, it is contehded
question, and that that continuance in posses
sion was an illegal one. b
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

MEMORIAL TREE.-Soon after the death of
President Lincoln, Mayor Mcclellan received
an anonymous note, covering fifty dollars "to
defray the expense of procuring and setting
out memorial tree to the martyred Plesi-
dent" The subject was referred to the School
Committee, who, as will be seen, are moving
in the matter, and have advertised for am elm
tree which they intend to place in the yard of
the High School on Cumberland street
Better late than never;" and we hone
when the tIee is ready to be placed in the soil
In front of the school ,use, it will be planted
with such ceremonies as will be impressive up
on all who may be present, especially the
youth who attend school,
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26
MUNICIPAL COURT.

JUDGE KINGsBURY PRESIDING.
SATURDAY,-There were five cases Of search and
seizure before the Court. Four OF the party paid
their fines and costs, and the fifth appealed to the Su-
preme Judicial Court.
John Sullivan, for drunkenness and disturbance,
was committed to Jail in default of the payment OF
$6.42.
John ONeal and Charles O'Neal were brought up
for larceny of sextant and other articles, all Of the
value OF more than $780, at the ON the 9Th Of u-
ly. Messrs shepiey & Strout appeared for the de-
fendants The prisoners pleaded not guilty. waived
an examination and recognized with sureties in the
sum OF $500 each for their appearance at tho Novem
Der term of the S. j. Court
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AccIDENr.-saturday morning one of the
masons, Joseph Boivoine, a French Canadian,
belonging in Montreal, employed on the Canal
National Bank edifce, fell from staging in
the second story to the cellar, distance of near
thirty feet. When taken up it was supposed
that one of his legs was badly broken. He was
taken TO bis boarding hvun,o anu alt.noea uy
DR.. Gordon, who found that the left ankle had
only been dislocated and a small fracture sus-
tanned. The joint was set and in few hours
the man was in a comfortable situation,
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

LECTURE THIS EvENNG.-It will be re-
membered that the second lecture before the
Y. M. G. Association is to be given this even
ing at State street church by Governor Bull
lock of Massachusetts,. The lecture, which is
on the Five Historic Periods of America" has
been delivered in several Cities and has elected
the warmest encomiums from all who have
had the pleasure ofhearing it. As there will
undoubtedly be rush, and as the number of
tickets is strictly limited to the capacity of the
house, those not provided with tickets should
secure them early.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

THE LADY's ALMANAC FOR 1867 This beau
tiful little annual appears in its usual fine bind
ing and gold edges, having as leading feature
the Game of Croquet according to the standard
recently adapted by select committee of ex-
perts in England. 1t is also replete with use
full and interesting miscellany. The book is
sold by all booksellers, and is mailed, post paid
for its price 80 cents) by the Publishers, Lee
& Shepard, Boston. Received of Bailey &
Noyes and Short & Loring
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

NEW YORK, Nov. 25.
The Herald says Colonel Thomas r. sKelley,
Deputy c. o. I. r., is in charge Of the Fenian
headquarters in this city. Stephens has not
been seen at the headquarters for some time
past, and the impression prevails that he will
not be seen again Arms are being received
from all parts of the United States, Massachu-
setts taking the lead in the contributions One
OF the wealthiest merchants of this city has
promised that he would make over to Colonel
Kelley in ships and war material an amount
equal to what Stephens has received since his
arrival in this country. The California Feni-
ans have pledged themselves to contribute
Sl1 600 to the cause through Stephens. Spec
Ireland, reporting the condition of affairs
there
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Terms Eight Dollars per a'n,tna, tn advance.

City LIBRARY AND INSTITUTE OF sc,pxcv
AND ART.-We would call especial attentio,,
of our public spirited citizens who are inter-
ested in the diffusion of science and literature.
and taste for fine arts in this community, to
the call for the meeting this evening, at the
Mayors Office, at old Market Hall, and of all
gentlemen who intend to unite in the forma-
ton of an Institute whien. shall be an honor
to our city and a real source of benefit to our
citizens, in carrying out the blessings of pub
lie education TO those who have passed beyond
the schools. The time is opportune for such
an enterprise and it only needs a little energy
and public spirit to inaugurate such an insti-
tuition as posterity will thank us for in coming
years.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

MECHANICS HALL-The members of the Me-
chanics' Association, at their meeting on Thurs
day evening, discussed the question of>dispos-
ing of their beautiful building ON the corner of
Congress and Casco streets. 1t was voted, by
large majority, to offer it for sale at the price
of $4,000. An offer of $45 600 had been made
for the property before the meeting was held.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

AT THE OLD PLAcE.-Messrs. J. s. C,J. Bar
bour have rebuilt their store No 8 Exchange
Street, in good style, and are now occupying it,
having fine stock Of boots and shoes, of all
descriptions, rubber goods, betting, hose and
packing. 1t is on the same spot which their
father erected upon early in the present centu-
y,and occupied till his death. His sons VEN
crate this place, and will take care that it goes
down to their posterity. They offer good bar
gains in their line of business.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

AhREsT.-Ofhcer Gerts arrested on Satur-
day, lad named Martin Ford, for commit
ting petty larcenies. This lad has been in the
Reform School, but was let out for good beha-
vlor Since the great fire he has been engaged
in stealing window weights and old iron which
has sold to the junk dealeIs. He owned up
to his offences and remarked that the Junk
dealers cheated the boys who brought window
weights to their shops for sale, by paying only
half cent per pound. He said he got even
with one dealer: for while he sold him three
window weights he stole .Jfue from him. The
lad was sent to the work house.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26
CIVy WIUH WdItIi WIS
BOSTON, Nov. 25.
Tennessee Legislature p oliticai.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., NOV q.
A bill to define the qualification of jurors has
passed both branches of the Legislature. 1t
provides in all trials civil or criminal, in any of
the courts of Tennessee, it shall be good ground
of challenge for cause as to the competency Of
any juror that such person is rot qualified
voter of this State. 1t also provides that per-
sons guilty of rape, as now defined by the Ten
nessee statutes, shall suffer death by hanging,
but the jury may commute the punishment to
imprisonment for not less than ten, or more
than twenty years. -.,5r
Fifty-seven radical Senators and Representa-
tives will tomorrow publish a call for State
Republican Union Convention, to meet at
Nashville on the ed of February, to nominate
a candidate for Governor.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

WE understand that the Irish American Re
lief Association have leased Mechanics Hall,
tor the first dance of the season, to come off on
Thanksgiving Eve. The proceeds of this
dance are to be appropriated towards replacing
their library lost in the great fire. A special
meeting of this Association takes place this
evening at M. II. Reddy's. Esq, Federal street.
A general attendance is requested.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

CITY INSTITUTE AND PUBLIC LIBRARY
The friends of this new and hopeful enterprise
are invited to meet at the Mayors Office in the
old City Hall, at half past seven o'clock, this
(Monday) evening, Nov. 26th, to hear the re-
ports of Committees, to organize and to choose
provisional officers Per order. .
TorJx Mar Chairman
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

NEW HAVEN Ct, Nov. "a.
Hamlin Brothers, the spiritual jugglers, ad-
vertised to perform in this city last evening.
They failed to meet their engagements, and
swindled the newspapers, printers, hotels, and
everybody with whom they dealt, and borrowed
money when they could. Harry Giles alias
Hopkins, pretends to be the agent of the con-
Germ. Look out for them, and pass them round.
NEW YORK, Nov "a.
The Herald's special says the Chicago tun.
mel for supplyiny the city with water was
completed to-day.
BOSTON, Nov. %.
The new steamship Ontario for the Boston
and Liverpool line, launched at Newburyport
yesterday, broke several hawsers and finally
brought up in the mud on the opposite side Of
the river She was f1oated off uninjured this
morning. Contracts are being made for three
more steamships of the same class, to be
named the Erie" Huron" and Superior"
all to run direct between Boston and Liverpool.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26
Acknowledgement.

10 THE EDITOR OF THE Press:
The undersigned, Pastor of the Methodist
Society in Cornish, desires, through your paper
to express his sincere acknowledgment to the
citizens OF the place for generous support and
courtesies, better felt than expressed.
Not many months ago he came among them
a foreigner and stranger to every one OF them.
From every one of them he has received con-
tinued demonstrations of courtesy and kind
ness, and nothing but courtesy and kindness at
all times and everywhere.
7 A few gentlemen, outside his parish, lately
presented him with a purse of sixty dollars,
accompanied with expressions he will long
cherish and never forget
Nor have the ladies been unmindfiil of tina
welfare of himself and family. A generous
and widespread competition of kindness has
manifested itself among them, in providing sew
aral articles necessary 10 Comfort and canvan--
lence, amounting to the sum of twenty-fiva
dollars, and presented in such manner as Ito
say the least,) thoroughly convinced him of
their perfect good will and esteem.
Last evening he was visited by q goodly num-
Der of his parishoners the Rev. Mr.. Cole, OF the
Congregational Church, and others, and made
the recipient of what they were pleased to
term Thanksgiving Offering" amounting to
the sum Of two hundred and sixty dollars, two
hundred and fifty dolla-s of which was in cash
and outside Of subscription. I. i.
If Mrs. Jones, himself and little ones do rot
have good Thanksgiving this year, it will not
be for want of the "needful"
For these munifcent gifts, and other evi.
dences of consideration, to say we are grateful
profoundly grateful, would poorly express our
emotions.
AS ile said to them, we are much in the con-
dition of the prostrate Irishman, who, when
asked if he was dead, responded, "Not dead,
but spachless." While We are thus grateful to
the whole, We think our especial thanks are due
to John Jameson, Esq, f. Hatch, j. Aver and
w. and I. Pike, for their effort, zeal and hber-
ality. Wsi s. JONES.
Cornish, Me Nov %, 1866.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

ACCIDENT TO TnE%SovERNoB. regretto
learn from the Star that His Excellency, Gov.
Cony, in stepping from his carriage on Thurs
day evening, again sprained his ankle that gave
him so much trouble and laid him up for so
many weeks two years ago.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

PORTLAND AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements. To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
1. A. r. A.-Social Assembly.
NEW ADvERTIsEMENT COLUMN.
Boots, Shoes and Rubbers-J. & G. j. Barbour.
Advertised ketters-W. Davis.
Ready tor Business-Wm. Brown.
Dissolution of Copartnership.
Elm Tree Wanted.
Lost-Cheek.
Wanted-SIeigh and Robes.
Wanted-Business Men.
Business Rushing-Caleb S. Small
Safe Wanted.
Holiday Goods--Somers Sewall. "a,
Livery and Hack Stable for Sale
Wanted-Situation.
Wanted-Boy. .
Bricks for Sale
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26
THE C0UBTs.

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
SEPTEMBER TERM-JUDGE FOX PRESIDING
SATURDAY.-In the case of United States James
Treat, the evidence for Government, except what
may be rebuttng, was all put in and Court adjourn
ed to O'Clock Monday morning, at which time the
respondents defense will be opened.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26
Collision and I,os. ofL;c.

DETROIT, Mich, Nov. "a.
The steamships Milwaukee and Lake Supe-
rior propeller Sac La Belle collided last even
ins, in st. Croix river, the propeller sinking in
one colored waiter We're drowned. The Sac La
Belle was valued at $4,000, and insured for
$4,000. She had large cargo of copper and
iron ore, fish and general merchandise
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.

WIN. H. CLIFFORD, ESQ.,, COMMISSIONER
SATURDAY.-Horace B. Babb, of Bath, was brought
before the Commissioner Saturday afternoon for car
rying on the business of retail liquor dealer without
United States license. The defendant was dis
charged on the payment of costs and taking out LA
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26
Destructive Fire i'm Mobile.

MOBILE, Ala, Nov. %.
Two squares between Lawrence and War
rent streets, containing from thirty to forty
buildings, were burned this morning. The
probable loss is 100000, which is partially COW
cred by insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

SATURDAY NIGHT.-Last Saturday night was
very quiet one. Not more than half dozen
persons were brought to the police station dur
ing the night.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

PETERsoN's Magazine for December has been
received at the bookstore of Messrs Short &
Loring corner Of Free and Centre streets.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

The RACE FOR WEALTH.-This new novel
by Airs. j. II. Ridde'l, author of Maxwell
Drewitt," &c, is for sale by Davis Brothers.
Published by the Harpers.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

FOREIGN EXPORTS. - The foreign exports
from tais port last week, amounted to $14O,-
31512
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

THE MAINE STATE PRESS. is published at the
anne place every Thursday morning at 50 90 year,
Invariably in advance. l# Sfl'f it't
RATES OF ADVERTIsTNG.-Une inch OF space, IN
eneLlI OF column, constitutes "sduare."
Si.5O per square daily first week 70 cents per
week alter; three Insertions or less, $10O; continu
ng every other day after first week, 30 cents.
Halt square, three insertions loss 70 cents; one
week, $l.00; so cents per week aiter.
Under head OF "AMUsEMENTS, $500 per square
per week; three insertions OF less, S150.
SPECIAL NOTICES 81 % per square for the first In
nsertion.
Advertisements inserted in the MAINE STATE
PRESS" (which has large circulation in every par
of the State for S00 per square for first insertion
and so cents per square for each subsequent inser
ton.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

WASHINGTON, Nov. "a
In the race to-day for $1,000 best 8 in g. mile
heats, Dexter won, beating Fawcett and Polly
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

THEATRE-Newcomb & Arlington's Min
strels will perform in Deering Hall on Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

SEIzUREs.-The police made two seizures of
liquor on Saturday .e- hU ...
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Il. COBB Dc CO..
The Portland Glass Company
Southern Pine.

A BOUT 40 M very superior Flooring and Step
IA Boards now landing at Cnstom House Wharf,
and for sale in lots to suit purchasers. Apply to
C. M. DAVIS & CO.,
III Commercial street.
Portland, Nov 21, 1866. nov22dtf
~ Every style of Job work neatly executed at
this office.
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Elm Tree WO2ated /!

GEALED proposals to furnish an ELM TREE,
~ viii be received at the office of the Secretary Of
the School Committee, Market Hall, until December
f5th 1886, noon. =
teen inches in diameter at tho but and of good pro-
portions; to be delivered on the High School lot,
Cumberland Street, carly next Spring.
For the "C0nsmittee on Memorial Tree"
go. LEWIS b. SMITH.
Portland, Nov. 20. 1866. deodtd
ETStar please copy
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Wanted.
Wantad.

A N active, intelligent boy in q store.
N CALEB 8. SMALL,
nov26d3t III Brackett street.
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,W4NTED.

OWNERS for the following articles at POLICE
" OFFICE: Bureau, Bedstead, Tables, Sextant,
Charts, Beds and Bedding; Lalies Wearing Apparel,
Dishes, &C., lost in the late fire. no16d2w
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26
BOARD AND ROOMS.
R0ar6.
BOardorS,

A PLEASANT Room, with board suitable for o
n gentleman and wife, or two single gentlemen, ct
No Sc Clark street. no24df
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

MEMPHIS, Tenn Nov "a
A special dispatch to the Avalanche from
Little Rock, says the Arkansas Legislature has
elected Hon. j. L. Jones, of Phillips county, U.
g. Senator
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Go to Adams q Purinton's

EOR your House-furnishing Goods of all kinds;
carpetings and all kinds Of Crocery, Glass, Tin,
stone, Earthern and Wooden Ware, Paper Hang
ihgs, WINDOW Shades, &c, SC. nO23d3m
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Board Wan

A Good Clas of Boarders can be accommodated
n at II, Brick House, Fore Street. nov % d1w%
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LOST AND FOUND.
LOST

YESTERDAY morning, n Guinea, on Congress
i Street, near Preble House. A suitable reward
will be paid for its recovery, at Perkins Candy Store
two doors above Preble House. nov % DIST
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Found
OW NE RS WAN ED!

A T Western Depot, small package of money
"A which the owner can have by applying to
no2odlw A. KEITH, 13 Free street.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS Is published
every day, Sunday exceptedl at No. 1 Printers'
~ xchangc Commercial Street, Portland, by N. A.
FOSTER, Proprietor.
TERMS; Eight Dollars year in advance
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-26

RY gentleman and his wife; private family pre-
IL ferred. References given and required,
Address A. B. W., Portland P. o. 1o2Od1w*
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Flour Barrels Wanted.

WE Will pay 80 cents each for first class Flour
w Barrels suitable Col sugar. -
LYNCH, BARKER s. CO., !
noV13dd 1879 Commercial street.
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Agents Wanted,

NOR the Gold Medal Sewing Machines,
IL In every city and County In the Union. The
least complicated two hread machine in the world
Address A. F. JOHNSON q CO..
Nov. lind 334 Washington st. Boston, Mass.
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ESCAPED FROM JAIL
$500 REWARD

Escaped from the Portland JAIL on the night of the
10Th, the following described PERSONS
SAMUEL NEVILLE. 27 years of age, feet
inches high, dark complexion, black curly hair,
chin whiskers. Had brown broadcloth coat, grey
pants and vest and round top hat.
FREDERICK RICHARDS, about feet
9 inches high, of medium build, slightly STOPPING
shoulders, had on gray sack coat, black vest and
pants and brown neck-tie He q silk beaver hat
CHARLES BRAINARD, about % years
DID, six feet high, dark complexion, eye sightess
and has heavy swinging gait, of powerful and wiry
build. He Wore coat originally dark blue, but now
faded to duh brown; pants and vest dark mixed,
shoes with brass buckles and imitation Scotch
cap
MELVIN KENNIsTON, about s feet 81
inches high pretty stout build, dark complexion,
with heavy anil rather sunken black eyes, and thin
moustache. Wore short dark coat, pants and vest
dark, white bosom shirt, with scarlet neck-tie, and
black cloth cap.
The above prisoners escaped last night about
o'clock.
offer the following rewards for their apprehension,
or such information as shall ensure their arrest:-
For FREDERICK RICHARDS. .........$ 800
SAMUEL NEVILLE. ........... .. 100
CHARLES BRAINARD. .."....... 80
!" MELVIN KENNISTON.......... 80
GEORGE w. PARKER,
Sheriff and Jailor.
Portland, Nov. 20, 1856. n. nov21d4w
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-07

in Mental, one out Of 50. The Second
class is good one a0aTARAAg
The Third Glass, numbering l9, read
first rate, rathes better than the others
we thought In spelling, it missed five
words out of 81; in Geography, six
questions out of 70 and in Mental, two
out of %. 81 =
The Fourth Class had p girls present.
The little girls read well AZ Prof
Rice would remark, that is sufficient"
In Spelling. the class missed three words
out of SO; in Geography, five questions
out of lOS. Want of time cheated this
class out Of. its recitation in Mental
Arithmetic.
Miss Dow has a school Of which she
may well feel proud. We are confident
that the parents Of the children, Of
whom large numbers were present, fell
proud of their children, and of the man
ner in which they acquitted themselves.
The names of the following girls were
read, as not ttardy or absent THU
year: Anna White, Matte OIes, Efie
Havlin, Luslla Weier, Elector Brown
Catherine 5chraders Susie Sirwell
Emma Green, Lena Hedderich, Lizzie
Gegus, Title Yerges, Lizzie Acker
Lizzie Griess-l3.
I'D Names Of those whose conduct ha
1 been perfect; e Lulie White, EIectol
Brown, Mary Miller, Bell Wright, Lizzi'
Darling-5. ueA