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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1866-11-20

n large quaHIlby VI WHISKY anu
number of stills have just been seized ii
Philadelphia.
One wagon of powder train, contain
ing 5000 pounds of powder, blew VI
near Green River, Utah, ON the 18th ul
timo. A hub was the largest piece o
wood found after the explosion, and shre
of the FIVE yoke of oxen attached wer
torn into small bits, and one foot, a join
of finger, and a piece of the skull Of
the driver.
Mr.. Garvin and daughter were mur
dered near Orangeburg, S. G., last Thurs
I'day, by two freedmen. The murderer
have been arrested. - ,r
TheaNoHes' Gazette of Moscow con
tains the gcurious phrase: "Until now
thanks to the visible protection of Prov
idence, the cholera had only attacked tn
lower classes; but at present the terribl
scourge attacks the middle classes an
even the nobility" 4
A gymnast of Chicago circus wa
caught BY hook on the trapeze Will
performing, and fell, being preyiousl
completely peeled of his tights from III
waist downward He was carried ou
not much hurt, amid the shrieks of th
crowd. 2 - s
Dispatches from Mexico gave the par
ticplars of the departure aud abdicatiol
Of Maximilian, and the assumption o
power by Bazaine. .Ytia.h I5 .95.,.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19

4akgNstq, Oct. 3, 1856,
DR.. Carpenter cured me ofdeafness Of fifteen years
standing over year ago, My hearing remains per-
fectiy good. reside in Union, Nc,
LEROY z. COLLINS.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19

LORD PALMERsToN AND OLD JOHN BROWN.
The N. Y. Tribune's London correspondent
(Mr. I. Hnghes) gives the following:
We have passed this week, the first anniyersa-
ry ct Lord Palmerston's death, which took place
on Oct. ~ of last year. The world certainly
does slide with vengeance in our day. and It
is instructive, if not encouraging to see how
she continues to spin around in her course
without any apparent discomposure at the dis
appearance of eminent statesmen. We are al
ready halt delivered of Reform bill the East
is in blaze, and Bismarck has absorbed the
best part OF Germany in the name of ''the ma
tiOnalities idea which was foolishness To
say the least, ton the last of the Lord Iivernool
at.d Cs..sAi..s ssLovlsse- -sG..assn.cI. poubtIess
tnere are few men who leave much real mark
DeMnd them, but it is nevertheless startling to
tnnk what a large place Lord Palmerston fill
ed In the stage of Western Europe only thirteen
months ago. and to look round and see and feel
already no trace of his influence left amongst
us. After all, it is only what the world is pleas
ed to call the fanatics-that small and ,nncb-
enduring band of whom she is not worthv
whose sepuichers she builds after having hound-
ed them to death-who win in the great oame
and score deeply on the great dialplate of his,
tory. On the evening OF this anniversary. i
was on one OF our bridges, over which a volun-
teer regiment was marching back from drill
marching at ease, with rifles slung over their
shoulders. They were singing, as is their wont
NOT all together, but by snatches-first one
company ana snen another catching up the re-
frain, which swelled up, every now and then.
along the whole column. For a moment did
not recognize the chant, but as the head of the
column came close, the "Glory Halleluiah'' of
your John Browns March rung out. to NV
surprise and delight, and floated over the quiet
waters of the Thames down below. AS the
last company fled away into the dusk, L could
not help speculating whether in so years time
the old New England Puritan yeoman, the hard
tighter in Kansas, who ended his days on a
Virginia scaffOld, would not count for more
with our grandchildren than the successful
Premier the Cabinet Minister of more than
half century who, during eleven eventful
years, from the Crimean war TO the time OF his
death, ruled England and her empire pretty
much as he pleased. came to the conclusion,
without the least disparagement to the gallant
old gentleman who lived his own kind of life
bravely and honestly enough that for one En-
glish speaking man who will at that time
day hunt out affectionately Lord Palmerstons
last home in Westminster Abbey, a hundred
will be making pilgrimages to the wild little
settlement in the Adirondacs, and drinking in
strength Of soul over the plain granite Slab
which covers all that could die of Capt John
Brown, the Aboltionist-whch conclusion
will no doubt be counted eraziness by nine
tenths of my own countrymen, and even with
you, who love this grand old martyr, 1 doubt
whether could reckon on a majority, or a ver-
dict of perfect sanity.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19

THE ATLANTIC MoNTHLY for Decemberis re-
ceived. The opening article on "John Pier
pont," is from our townsman, John Neal, ESQ.,
Mr.. Pierpont's early business partner, and his
friend for many years. 1t is feeling and de-
served tribute to the worth of the poet, the
patriot and the man. Rev. Grindall
Reynolds contributes "Borneo and Rajah
Brooke the Passages from Hawthorne's
Notebooks" are continued, as is also Miss Pal
frey's story of katherine Nome" Through
Broadway" is vivid and interesting picture
of New York life by H. T. Tuckerman, and
"My Heather at Home" is a sketch of domes-
tic life in India by J. w. Palmer. A lively
story, "The Singing School Romance" is by H.
II. Weld; and the brilliant historical paper en-
titled "The Fall of Austria is by G. G. Haze
well. American politics are treated in an an
onymous paper under the head of Recon
struction," which, with some more than usual
ly discriminating Reviews and Literary notic-
es, completes the list of prose articles. The
poetry in this issue presents some rare attrac-
tions. Mr.. R. w. Emerson, SO long silent, con-
tributes "My Garden" and there is a charm
ing little "Autumn Song" by Forecythe Will
son. "The Sword Of Bolivar" is striking
ballad by Trowbridge, and Mr. c. P. Cranch
has pleasing poem entitled "a Friend"
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
The RumOred Proposed Suffrage
Compromise.
Chief Justiee Chase and President ohm.
son i'm Consultation.
Republican and Democratic Lead
e1s United ias its Fuvor.
THE HERALD. TIMES, AND CHI.
OAGO TIMES AFFIRM IT.

New York, Nov II.
The morning journals have special dispatch
es G, relative to the alleged interview between
Cmef Justice Chase and the President.
The Times says the Chief Justice was again
with the President tonight interchanging
views relating to the idea of proposing q gem
eral amnesty in consideration for qualified suf-
frage. The amnesty proposition meets with
tives of all parties here.
The Herald says Chief Justice Chase is at
the White House again this evening, in con-
sultation with the President upon the subject
OF compromise measures, which the leaders of
both the principal parties are now urging
to consist in offering to the people of the South
a general amnesty, in consideration of their
accepting universal suffrage with qualification
eitner OF property or intelligence. 1t is be-
lieved this measure will be well received by all
parties. The President seems inclined to give
the subject full consideration.
The World denies in toto the statements
above Judge Chases interview, the World
says, related to the causes for the delav in the
trlal OF jeff. Davis. Judge Chase, it affrms.
was not presentlast night with the Cabinet as
Strangely enough the Tribune has nothing
on the subject.
;, A special telegram to the Chicago Times has
the important announcement that Southern
men now in Washington indorse the position
lateiy taken by that paper preferring the
broad platform of universal amnesty for i'm
partial suffrage to the Constitutional amend
MI. PRESCOTT, well known in connection with
the rebellion, and as Assistant Secretary of
state under Mr.. Buchanan, adopts this view as
that OF his own State, South Carolina.
M. New YORK, Nov IS.
Inc Herald's Washington special dispatch
relterates the report of good understanding
between the President and Chief Iustioo Cyhooao
and says the President will make concessions
to Congress, among which will be no further
opinions. p-'''"1
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19
Foreign News per Steamer.

NEW YORK, Nov, 1S.
The steamship City of Boston, from Liver
pool 7th, and Queenstown 9th, has arrived.
A deputatior on the subject of the Atlantic
and Pacific Railroad through Nicaragua had
waited on Lord Derby, who said the undertake
ing appeared to be most important interna-
tIonal one, and strongly advised the deputatie n
to bring the subject at once before the Foreign
office, and said that in the meantime he would
bring it before his colleagues.
The new Rrussian Gazette contradcts the
rumor that changes would shortly be effected
ia the Prussian Cabinet
The progress made in the preliminary meas
ures for the organization of North German
Confederation will, it is believed, enable the
new German Parliament 10 assemble at the
beginning OF next year,
A Royal decree has been issued declaring the
province Of Venetia would henceforth form an
integral part of the Kingdom of Italy. Sixteen
Senators have been appointed for Venetia
In circular the new Foreign Minister of
Austria, Baron Won Benst, declares that the
Imperial Government will remain faithful to
the peaceful and conciliatory polioy it has at
all times pursued, but if the ufifort1nate issue
OF the late war imposes that attitude upon the
country as necessity, the same reason renders
II more than ever duty upon the Government
zeaiously to uphold the dignity OF the Empire.
"A dispatch from Bucharest says great enthu-
sLasm was displayed by the inhabitants on the
return OF the Hospodar to the capital. His
HIghness was met at the gates of the nalaoe
by his Cabinet Ministers, the Bishons and all
the officials of the city
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19

PETITION TO CoNGREss.-The following Pc
tition has been published in the Right Way,
and we understand is receiving numerous sig
natures:-
To the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States in Congress assembled
The undersigned citizens of the United States,
earnestly pray you" honorable BODY
I. To propose, for ratification by the several
States, an amendment of the Constitution
Substantially as follows:
Article. No inequality among citizens
on account of birth, race, color, previous ine-
quality or previous non-residence beyond the
preceding year, shall be made or recognized by
the laws OF the United States, or by the con-
stitution, laws, or municipal regulations OF any
part thereof. The Congress shall have the
power to enforce this article by appropriate
legislation.
II. To remove, by immediate legislation any
such inequality from the District of Columbia,
the Territories, and the ten unrestored States;
and to take all necessary measures for peace,
order, justice and the security of life, liberty
and property in the same.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19
FROM WASHINGTON,
Disbursements of the Treasury.
President johnson and the laic Imsurxent
States.
QUARANTINE REGULATIONS IN
CUBA.

m 49, WASHINGTON, Nov, H.
The disbursements of the Treasury this week
on account of the War, Navy and Interior De-
partments are as follows, War Department.
Sl99136; Navy, $685. Az; Interior, $56S GOO.
GOV. Cummings of Colorado has e,s-s-.I 81
snts city, ana giveS encouraging reports OF the
disposition of the Indian tribes in the vicinity
of that Territory.
1t has already been stated during the past
week that President johnson has had audien-
ces with prominent gentlemen from all sec
tlons in relation to the present condition of no.
litcal affairs. Chief Justice Chase, Gen. Grant.
Maj. Gen. Sickles and Dix, among others. have
freely given their views, actuated by a sincere
desire for such action as may be best calculated
to fully restore the late insurgent States in all
their relations to the general Governments
Inc idea seems to be that as long as the Ex-
ecutlve and Legislative branches are di-
vided in opinion, the South must remain un-
represented in Congress. Hence, the desire to
effect some arrangement to accommodate the
differences between them According to cur
rent representations, thePresident lends a
willing ear to all suggestions in that direction.
but thus far nothing definite has been accom-
plshed. s'Sts
The quarantine restrictions of Cuba have
been SO far relaxed that vessels from any port
IN the United States except Philadelphia and
New Orleans, with clear bills of health, prop
erly endorsed by the Spanish Consul, may en-
ter any port of the Island at once and dis
charge passengers and cargo.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19

Defeat Of 1900 Ausirinns near Oaxaca.

m New YORK, Nov IT,
The Heralds Vera Cruz correspondence of
the 1st has the following:
Macmillan is on his way direct to the capi-
tai. 1t is rumored that Marshal Bazaine sent
him word that if he attempted to leave Mexico
without permission he (Maximlian) would be
placed under arrest, and also that he advised
the commander of the Austrian frigate Dom
dolls not to let Macmillan embark on his vessel.
The Herald's Chihuahua letter of Oct. 22d,
says President Juarez is sanguine of the speedy
evacuation of the French invaders General
Arando is marching on Durango with 1000 men.
there being 1900 men engaged in besieging that
place. Juarez says he will never consent to
saddle the French debt ON the country.
General Miramon had arrived on his way to
Mexico, having obtained the necessary permis-
sion from Macmillan.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov, III.
Late Mexican advices state that Maximilian
mad arrived at Cordova where he was stopped
and prevented from proceeding further until he
should abdicate in favor of the person named
by Bazaine.
The Emperor offered to abdicate in favor of
Iturbide, but this was not accepted and he re-
turned to Mexico, declining to abdicate in favor
of any one else I--'',-
Official documents recently sent from New
Orieans by the French steamer Sonora to
vera cruz, nave been abstracted from the office
OF the Captain of port at Vera Cruz 1t is sup
posed said documents are now in New York or
Washington.
The Austrian frigate is ready to sail at mo-
ment's notice.
The victory near Oajaca and evacuation of
that town by the Imperialists is confirmed.
Jalapa, it was thought, would soon be evacu-
ated by the Imperialists.
WASHINGTON, Nov. IS.
1t is stated by parties authorized to sneak for
the Republic of Mexico that it is the firm in
tention of President Juarez to order an cleo
ton, in accordance with the Constitution for
resident and members of Congress, as soon as
1t shall be practicable to do So
Oficlal advices from Vera Cruz to the 1st
inst, have been received.
The city of Jalapa aud the fortress of Perote
nave been captured by the Liberal General
Camille and Caldera, two Imperial chieftans
IN the State Of Vera Cruz, have submitted to
the National Government.
Gen. Diaz officially reports that he raised the
serge OF Oaxaca, and on the 18th met column
OF 800 Austrians coming to its relief. near
Sar6onsla, where, after battle of eight hours,
ne obtained complete victory pursuing the
enemy and taking 396 prisoners four cannon
and large quantity of munitions of war.
he would march back to Oaxaca to capture
the garrison.
A portion of Maximilian's private baggage
had arrived at Vera Cruz.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19
DEsTRUCTsvE FIRE I'm CHICAGO,
Eight Stores Destroyed.

CHICAGO, Nov. 49,
A fire this morning destroyed eight stores on
Lake and South Water streets The principal
losers are William Ogden, loss $12, 600; Daniel
bunker, Jr. & Co.. tobacco dealers, loss $4,000: !:
,. ). Hayes, $4,000; Murphy, Boyle & Clark,
Daniels, wool merchants, $4,000; Sway, Smith
e Co, flour merchants, $4,000; 8. s. HAYES.
$4,000; Charles j. L. Meyer, $4,000; Rein,
bold & Maginnis, hardware, $5OOOO; Elisha A.
M Mears, $125, 200; Wheeler, Veree s. Co, 5000.
Inc Inc following are the losses of Eastern Insur-
$1,000: London, $1,000; Liverpool, $4,000;
Lorlllard, 81 900; Metropolitan, $4,000; Hart,
dord, n, $4,000; Fulton, $1,000; Howard, N. Y, S5.
oSo; O; Harmony, $4,000; Washington, N. Y, S.
S00 S11e od Total loss nearly 100000; insurance,
@zoo,oOo. The origin of the fire is unknown.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19
From, California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov Is.
The Chamber of Commerce of this city has
unanimously adopted memorial to CONGRESS-.
which, after reciting the previous action Of the
chamber, sets forth that the act of Congress-
requiring the Pacific Mail Steamship Comma
ny to perform thirteen trips yearly to China. in
consequence OF being allowed to leave Homo
lulu out of the regular route, causes great in
convenience to the travelling and mercantile
community, disarranges the plans also for a
rapid steam communication with China and
Japan, and is oppressive to the COMPANY des-
ignated to perform the contract, thirteen trims
involving the necessity of another steamship.
ana additional yearly expense of $130,OOO with
out commensurate advantage to the Govern
ment, public or steamship company The me-
mortal closes by asking Congress to permit the
company to make twelve trips per wear to
emma without touching at Honolulu. and to
increase the subsidy for mail service to the
Sandwich Islands from $5O,OOO to $1OO000
yearly. ~OO'O''
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. Ia.
The prospects of the Nevada mines are much
improved. Yellow Jacket advanced 200 within
o few days, and yesterday closed strong. Over
man has disclosed large bodyo of ore in the
vein struck last summer.
Mining interests in Arizona are said to ba
improving. All the mines at Williams Fort
are DONG WELL The ore obtained there will
hereafter be snelted on the spot instead of be-
ing previously shipped
A n0tte prOscqui has been entered in the case
OF A. j. Walker, indicted for malfeasanca in Of
nce The prosecution is believed to have been
lnstlgated by interested parties.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19
Thc $4,000 from 0uebec

MR. EDrroR:-It has not yet been shown
what become of the $4,000 that was contributed
by the citizens of Quebec for the relief of the
sufferers in this city! The Mayor says it never
has been added to the funds. 1t was paid over,
as the Quebec editor testifes, to some Catholic
clergymen of this city. Should it not be put
into the funds? The Catholic portion of our
citizens are pouring ia day by day for relief,
and are munifcently assisted from the public
funds. Noportion should be withheld to relieve
this daily pressure. Shall we hear from the
$3OOO and shall it be disposed of as the contrib
utors at Quebec intended? We pause for a re-
ply. INQUIRER.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19
From the Maine Farmer.l

Mrs, s, resides in Augusta, and the above state
ment is given in her own hand and Is t-[Gos
pei banner, Augusta. ~
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19
New York Items.
DAMAGE BY LATE STORM.
TRIAL OF THE PIRATE BRAINE,

New York, Nov II.
Five distilleries-two in New York, two in
Brooklyn, and one in Jersey City-have been
seized for violating the internal revenue law
The owners, ostensibly manufacturing burning
fluid, We're actually making whiskey. Several
hundred thousand dollars are involved
The recent heavy gale and storm caused con-
siderable damage in this vicinity. building
ON the corner of Bridge and Nassau Streets,
Brooklyn, was blown down. No lives were
lost. Loss $4,000. A three story building in
Wythe Avenne, Brooklyn, was demolished,
and several other buildings were more or less
damaged: Trees were uprooted, and the base
ment of the City Hall, in Jersey City, used as
had to be removed.
The trial of Braine, the alleged pirate of the
Hhesapeake, went over for the term yesterday,
sibility of Witnesses
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19
FROM EUROPE
NEW VS. BY THE CAB l. e.

Queenstown, NoU. 16. Evening:-The steam
ship China, from Boston, touched here this af-
ternoon en- route to Liverpool
London, Noo, 1G;-The London telegraph de-
he formed to settle the Alabama claims
The English Cabinet has lately been holding
councils almost daily.
Dresden, Noc 16.-The King of Saxony OPEN
ed the session OF the Chambers to-day. In his
speech from the throne he pledged himself to
fulfill all his obligations with Prussia.
London, Friday night, Noe 16.-The Morning
Herald, the Government organ, urges on arbi-
tration Of the questions pending between Eng
land and the United States
United States Consol Morse publishes in the
newspapers to-day letter i'll which he explains
the agreement between the American govern
ment and Frazer, Trenholm & Co. He states
that the title of the United States to an Con-
federate property Is therein fully recognized,
and said property is subject to legal liens for
advances
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19
Chief Justice Chase's Interview with the
Preeidenf.

WASHINGTON, NOV. 10, 1906.
The paragraph connecting the visit of Chief
Justice Chase to the White House last even
ing with subsequent meeting of four cabinet
ministers for consultation, it is said, upon the
propriety Of adding general amnesty and inn
Is altoeteher sensational. Mr.. Chase went
there by appointment on totally different busi-
ness. 1t is true the conversation touched Incl
dentally upon political topics, but Mr.. Chase
came away satisfied that no change had taken
place in the views of the President, and that
he cllngs obstinateIy to his policy. 1t is also
true that some Southern politicians, with vari-
GUS quondam republicans, are "caucussing the
chances of new political movement, but it is
certain that no republicans in good standing
are consulted in the matter.
The most influential evening administration
paper here, in an article on the future of the
South, takes the ground that she has one means
left of deposing the republican leaders in Con-
gress, namely, by adopting the amendment to
the observation-disclosures to Bosto" Adoertis-
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19

PosToFFICE ACCOMMODATIONS. - The new
arrangement in the postofice is completed and
to-day the room recently occupied by the CASH
ier, will be thrown open and the delivery win
dow in it will be for those who occupy glass
boxes and for ladies. A desk is to be placed in
the room for the accommodation of those who
may wish to answer or direct letters The
general delivery for men who haye no boxes
will be from the two windows in the circle
one of them for names commencing with A
and down to and including L. The other from
the letter NJ to the end of the alphabet The
arrangements are good and such as have been
long needed.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19
Canadian Affairs.

OTTAWA, G. W., Nov. II.
A party OF sixteen Americans extensively
supplied with rifles, ammunition, powder and
hounfls- have arrived herp rsas,ta r.. tba North
ern forests on a deer hunting trip for the New.
The steamers and barges employed in carry
ing lumber from the Ottawa lumber district for
week. ,' ''-p '''''
1t Is reported that the Canadian Government
mas refused to ratity the arrangement by which
the Confederate Government will coHtribute
SSoO0OO to Prince Edwards Island to enter the
~ GLohIeoeration. 1t is certain however, that all
put an end to the troubles caused by the land
tenure in that Island. '''u"
THE FENIANS-
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19
THE FENIANS.
LIST OF PRISONERS TO BE Dus.
CHARGED.
toronto, Nov. IL

TORONTO, Nov II.
against the following Fenian prisoners who 4
is expected, will shortly be discharged from
custody A number were to have been dis
charged this evening":
Iatrlek Bellew, James Hogan, James Lynch,
Quinlan, Thomas Walker, Michael Corcoran
Martin McCormick, Patrick O'Malley, James
kelley, j.. Needham, Patrick Connors, Patrick
Garyey, j. Reed, John Casey, Thomrs Dunn,
=, IN M1a1held, < patrlcR Dolan, Michael Hart, Jas
Brooks, Alias J. Snyden Andrew Flamsbury.
:; Murphy, James Waters, VIM. Kenigah, x.
Hickman j, Mahon ey, Michael Flannaean.
Thomas Wonday, J. Mcdonald, J. Dillon, Geo
Miller. Thomas Reynolds, William Ma aiigan,
Michael Duffy, Dennis Lanihan, Peter Morri,
son, and j. Sheridan.
The Portland daily press., 1866-11-19

SNATCH THIEF.-One morning last week as
an aged gentleman was stepping on to the cars
at the Grand Trunk depot in this city, for the
purpose of visiting his daughter at Lewiston,
a snatch thief thrust his hand into the old gen.
tleman's pocket, seized his wallet containing
$25 and made off with it in the presence of
fifteen or twenty spectators, none of whom at
tempted to stop the scoundrel