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Insurance.
CHEAP INSURANCE.

CHEAP INSURANCE.
Insure against 4ccidesatsI
ALL TRAVELLERS,
DY RAILROADS STEAMBOATS,, SAILING
- VESSELS, STAGE COACHES, or other public
conyeyances may insure against loss OF ife seri
GUS bodily injury, for $4,000 in case of death,
and $l5 weekly benefits in case of bodily injury,
or the small sum Of
TEN Z CENTS PER DAY!
Thus, 10 cts. will insure to Boston or New York ;
80 cts, TO Chicago or Milwaukee; & 50
iltsfls 80 cts. 10 st. Louis or Cairo; .t.
3 81 20 cts. to New Orleans, and so on to any part
OF the country, and for any number of days desired
Before entering a Rail Car Steamboat, or other
conveyance, secure yr urself and family friends,
Three ThOusand Dollars in case of death, or
disabled -7'7F
Policies issued for any sum, covering accidents of
Of any kind, such as Falling of Ice and Snow from
buildings, or Falling tn Ice Skating, or Broken
Bones, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, Burns and Scalds
saults by Burglars, Explosions of Lamps. Falls.
Kicks and Bites Of Horses other animals, upset.
ting of or falls from Carriages, &C., Sc. -
Every person is liable to accidents of some KIND
and should therefore insure without DELAY. f'
Policies issued and Tickets sold at the s3a
General Railway Ticket & Insurance Office,
no l 81 EXCHANGE STREET.
". ID. LITTLE, State agent,
1 Dec 14-dtf - ...-
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-26
speech of Senator Fessenden

In the Senate on Tuesday last, in debate
on the Freedmen's Bureau, Mr.. Fessenden Of
this State took occasion to make a brief speech
of which "Perley" telegraphs to the Journal,
the following meagre abstract:
"Mr. Fessenden commenced by pertinently
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-26

H5II5r HUu Gne Federal Capital.
Suffrage an the District. - The Freedmep's
Bureau Biu.-The Muster Out of Generl,Ie
Resolution of Mr.. Lynch. = Personal
Items. IF
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-26

Bsf- s. s. Brooks, Sr., who founded in Gin
cinnati the first daily paper ever issued west of
the Allegheny mountains, and who has been
connected with many of the papers In the West
died recently at Quincy. III.
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FROM NEXIco.--A gentleman formerly IN the Con
cJerate service but who has been for the past twelve
or fourteen months in Mexico where he held posi-
ton of some Importance in connection with the com
nercal interests OF the empire, arrived IN the cty
yesterday and represents matters there in light
somewhat different from the reports made by the
correspondents of the northern press. He says that
the emperor far from preparing to abdicate, or to
renOuHce his authority and Office is Strengthening
himself by all possible means--tha he is enlargug his
army, consolidating his power, adding to his military
resources and in every way preparing for the mainte-
nance Of lis authority against all opposition. The
expectation that the moral and material support OF
France would be Withdrawn from the empire is not
well founded. Not France only, but Austria and Bel
gium are thoroughly pledged to the maintenance Of
imperial authority and the best classes Of the native
population are committed to the same cause. The
Austrian and French troops consist of about $4,000
men, and informant represents them as being as
fine soldiers as the world affords amply provided With
artillery and ordinance stores, and thoroughly equip
ped for field service These troops form the nucleus
Of the imperial army.
The threatening attitude Cf tie United States forces
on the Rio Grande is looked upon without any apprc
hcnsion Of danger imperial iuteresno only because
it is believed the United States are pledged to neutrality
In Mexican matters but because it is not believed
there is any wish the part Of our government 70 in
terere with the free choice Of the Mexican people as
to the form Of government under which they NAV pre-
fer to live The recent temporary successes Of the
liberals on the Rio Grandc have in no wise affected the
prospects or stability Of the empire and the visit of
the empress to Europe is in the interest Of the per-
maneucy Of the imperial government.
Such are the reports and views Of an intelligent
gentleman just returned from Mexico with opportu-
mites of ascertaiHing the drift of public and official
sentiment and they to be corroboatcd by other
adyces we are daily receiving from the same quarter
New Orleans Crescent 9Th.
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SINGULAR PASSION IS a CmLD.-There = Toy
about ten years Of age whose parents reside III tle
twelfth ward in this city, who has propensity Tor
hunting rats not to destroy them but to secure Their
tails al trophies Of bis proves in that way. Lie i
very expert and has brought in many az three tais
dav When he gets more than one, he thinks mat
is not much Of a day for rats LIE exhibits these APP
pendages oI the rat, dripping with blood, with ~
much delight as an Indian would display tile rcekIng
scaps of his victims Il is strange that this child can
be 50 successful and yet avoid being bitten by the fe
rocous little creatures which appear to have great
attachment for their tails He appears to understand
their habits and manages to allure them to his youth
fu clutches lie selects hole in the floor OF stable
and places grain near by in such position that tae rat
must come up to get it. The animal sooner mounts
the floor than the boy sezes the tell and sewers from
the body with a single stroke of his knife. The be
YeaYed rat reatreats bis hiding place squeans with
uain and fright much to the delight OF the cause Of
the mischief, who again patiently waits for the
coming of tie next rat in turn. \ rat without tai
has never ret appeared to this young chap. All such
nee to parts unknown. 1t may be losing member OF
which rats are supposed to be proud Those who are
quite familiar with the operations Of this rat despoeT
say that he soon clears the premises where be operates
The tailless rats probably warn their brothers and
sisters Of the danger and they fee to other places
So expert has this little fellow become in handling rats
that rarely escapes his knife if be gets into full
view, and be has never yet been bitten His proren-
sity and skill in this line may be some day turned to
profitable account. Rochester Union
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KXTOULD respectfully inform his old friends and the
w public, that he has recently returned home from
the North with large and well selected Stock OF Goods,
Of the latest STYLES aud fashions which he purchased
exclusively for CASH from the first Importing Houses
in the country at prices which enables him to offer
greater inducements TO purchasers lan any oner mouse
il the place. His stock Of
Fancy and staple Dry Goods,
is complete, and consists in part OF
Ladies Dress Goods, of all descriptions
French and American Prints designs
Plain Delanes, all coors and shades
Plain Merinos, d" Z"
Printed Delaines;
French Indian and American BaregeS;
Poplnette, of all styles;
French and American Calicocs;
Plain and Fancy Silks;
Cloths, CaSSimeres, etc, etc, ETC.;
Irish Linens, superior article;
Bleached and unbleached Domesticsj
Sheeting and Shirtingj
Hosiery of all kinds;
Corsets Gloves Belts, Belt Buckles, Pins Needles,
Thread; and in fact every article for ladies' wear or
family use.
Fancy Goods,
A large and superb stock.
Has one of the largest and finest assortments OF
Ready-made Clothing,
Ever brought to this market; consisting OF Goats,
Pants Vests and every article requisite for gentlemen
wear which manufacturedout Of superior articles,
and made up in the latest fashion.
Boots and Shoes,
Ladies Caters and Bootees, Of all styles;
Gents Boots and Shoes, all qualities
With many thanks for the liberal patronage hereto
fore extended to me would ask continuance of the
same feeling assured of giving satisfaction, having de-
termined that all goods sold at MY establishment shall
be as represented, and at prices CHEAPER THAN THE
on octfI A. SOUR.
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4. MINTER

BOOTS AND SHOES,
Ladies' and Gents Furnishing Goods
of every description,
He offers to sell at prices to suit the times. Having
purchased for CASH, at first houses in New Orleans
his facilities unsurpassed for giving general satis
faction in prices and quality. Persons wanting
FALL CLOTHING.
or anything in the Dry Goods Clothing line, in
vted to call and examine the stocks which received
constantly and opened orthe inspection ofpurchasers
The latest patterns for
Ladies' and Misses Dresses. Trimmings, etc..
ever received in this market, car found as above
oil A. WINTER.
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No. % Texas street, Shreveport, La.
VyTOULD inform their friends and the public that they
w are in receipt Of fresh stock Of goods III their
line purchased b. the senior partner direct from the
importers in New York, which consists in part of
ESraDdipS. CIaretS.
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rinht in q Lions Den.
French papers tell the following fsh

French papers tell the following n5hV ~ pN' y
I.3a-tamer, aith bis charge:
lie YES "a the dc, Of applying his whip to Aoless
who saltIly refuse jump over the tanner hsa'l q
usual Ften Suddenly the feroclous animal turned upon
him ssueE IS lace and forehead and burylng he tai
ans ia Il .g -Hoa err tore of the flesh, at the same
.s,a 4usgr aeg r-2strate victim for by this time
az l3a parsa lla . tie ground into the centre Of
trg Gen. THE other four lions, htherto sPec','o's
rssnr tlag rulers blood fow his flesh laceFaled MS
-sr.a1ats sara Is once joined the lones5 ID ner as
--alH snd attacked her unhappy victim, VINO though
jhas completely 81 .Ieir power, never Tor one moment
Irst ~ .eszrsaE mind seemingly less excited than
.ha audience around him, kept the tive hons az Day
wga h powerful horsewhip
Although E1 must momentatl5Y nave e4Pcc.su "
have been torn 10 pieces covered with blood, TFthIng
-a gaH he t. med his seitPossessloh- me NOR
Mi fa55r-s sa mad attracted the female portion Of
tfr areetat5rs tg zee this spectacle now completely
vanished: thew i. screamed out in general chorus, en-
svcfga Do away and avoid seeing the fearful SIGHT
1fa man tgr .9 pieces by wild beasts. Ihelr hoinah
tggsn zave ugy HI once To French feeling and they
5aale ags5HgHg The gentlemen around them TO assist
Line ssa-glfrg vie.lm. few uttured prayers, jtiiI
fewer number succeeded in getting away. The men
present called loudly for help; they felt kcchlt o poor
Ba.g but they feared oapproach the SpoU Inc ro%fs
of The animals lie angry tones OF their Iictlnr tne
far0eious gn Of he lions displaying their fearful .uss
might Heli appaA hem.
IL length taas IS to say in minute or two, though
itseelel alb Hzs the horrorstricken spectators, a
crowd Of groom nd keepers rushed IN, armed with
BeHs5r1s lance md bars Of IRON with which thay at
licked It'd intaraed brutes, who, turning on their as
s...aas, would an have broken The bars Of the cage
to get at them Fer an instant their whole attention
was directed to their new fee and Of this monetary
diversion the indomtable on-taner took advantage,
aud to the surprise Of all, sprang suddenly to his feet
Cries now resounded on every side, calling on him to
leave the den but, though evidently weakened and
pale by the loss Of blood he at attacked biz wild
subjects and BY his sentoraa voice Of command ana
the strongly applied castigation of his whip reduced
them into surly obedience.
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ton Wool or Produce at Shreveport;
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-01-15

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 13th.-The Alex
andria, Louisiana, Democrat publishes a
letter of Genl w. Il. Sherman to a
friend in Rapidess Parish, in which. he
contradicts the general impression that
his appointment as Superintendent of
the Louisiana Military academy at Al
exandria, before the war, was due to
Bragg or Beauregard. He also contro-
verts the impression that when he left
Louisiana he was pledged not to serve
against the South. He did say at Alex
andria that war would be the inevitable
result of secession at New Orleans, and
on the eve ofhiS departure for st. Louis
he might have said to Bragg that he
was not going North to seek military
service, which was true.9 He refused to
enter the volunteer force first called on
by Lincoln, because he considered
the whole South would become in
Yolved in war which could be handled
only by vast armies of regulars. Genn
well and If / have been a scourge, than
how much better that it was 1 than Ben.
Butler, or some other of that school.
The San Antonio Herald of the Srd,
says Ii was mistaken in reporting the ar
rival of Juarez from Elpaso. 1t was
Ortega who came.
Gen Sheridan, in replying to letter
in the New York News, says: Geun
Early, commenting on the United States
official reports of the Confederatef forces
and losses, published letter in the
Crescent, showing that he, captured us
prisoners of war more than Early re-
ports was his entire force.
The Adiutant General of Mississippi
revoked the order disarming the ne
groes, the apprehended danger having
passed over. a. .r-s.
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Cnlifornfn NeRs.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. T. William
Mackay, cashier OF the sub-treasury
here, is defaulter to the amount OF
$50. 200. The Government wih3lose
SAN Francisco, Jan. ct is reported
that re-hearing has been had In the
Nevada Supreme Court in the case In
volving the legality of thespecifc Con-
tract Law. q
Mining Stocks quiet; Savage us;
Imperial 10S; Choller Potosi 14S; yell
low jacket AS; Crown Point $50; Ophir
3l0i Gould and Curry 500; Green
HsSIN Fe ASscTsco. Jan. 1O.-Thes Steam
ship Golden City sailed for Panama
to-day. taking 1888, 926 in treasure, of
which S924, 1873 is for New York.
A man named Ned McLaugh has
been arrested here ON the charge of
being implicated in the robbery of the
safe ofthe United States fleet paymaster
at Panama. Hewas sent to that place
to-day.
4 Australia dates to the 18th of October
are received. The war in New Zealand
continued, and the Cabinet at Sydney
had been reconstructed. There was
much excitement caused by gold dis
coveries in New Zealand.
The Consul of the republic of Mexico
at this point, has received an official
communication from his GoVernme nt,
dated Nov. 9th, at chihuahua, stating
that President Juarez arrived on the
10Th of that month. He Immediately
organized the government there, and
due notice of the fact was issued by the
Secretary of Foreign Relations. Presi-
dent Juarez was the. object of the most
flattering public demonstration during
his trip to chihuahua, and upon his ar
rival there, Gen. Terroges gave a grand
banquet in his honor, onwhich occasion
the President of the Republic of Mexico
was most enthusiastically cheered, and
earnest expression was given to the sem
timent that the cause of Mexican indie
pendence would fnally,triumph.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12.-Steamer
Colorado, with passengers from New
York, Dist, arrived. Reports the death
of Capt. r. w. Scott, late commanding
q. s. steamer Saginaw, atAcapulco, on
9Th, after three weeks sickness from
fever.
Mining shares a shade better, Gould
d Curry, S65; Yellow Jacket, 400; Saw
age, 10; Imperial, 11s; Challer Potosi,
l471z. nos
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1s.-Mining
stock shade better, Savage, 700; ChaI-
Ter aPotosi, $40; Gould & Curry, $50;
Imperial, ITO; Crown Point, 565.
A dispatch from Portland, Oregon,
dated yesterday, says that the steamer
Sierra Nevada is still aground. Citizens
of Portland are enthusiastically in IA
vor of a wagon road to Montana Terri
tory. a
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-01-15

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 14.-At meet
ing of the officers of the Fenian Circles
of this city to-day, under a call of
District Centre Wynn. it was de-
termined to hold a grand ratification
meeting about the middle of the week,
when Col. O'Mahony, Killan and other
prominent Feuians are expected TO nd
dress the Brotherhood.
Arrived, the steamship Eastern City,
twehty-four hours from New York.
heavy in the Delaware, but all on the
east shore. The main channel is clear.
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New York p,HErte..

y.t-afl ga NEW YORK jan 4't.
Cotton-Shade irIner and more active Mt 81
for middling. Flour-Dull. hut prices gs;nGr-
Quiet at 2B92 2S Wheat-Dull, with dTOon4
ing tendency; good new Milwaukee, club ut
%. Corn-Du1l and heavy; SieiS6 for un-
sound; $3.50 EorisOund mixed western m
store and delivered. OatS-Dull; Hg5: for
unsound western; Bl6762 for sound. Petrn-
leum-DulI; crude az SSd 35ls refined In bond
at 81. Pork-LoweT, with moderate demand;
% 1881 . for new mes, closing at 80 70 cash /;
cash: 22a23 50 for prime and - 50923 Ibr
prime mes; also, 500 bbls new mpSS Tor Jam
nary, February and March. selIeFssand buy eTsi
90 for new plain mess; 219A so for new eN-
I'm mess; ll9l6 for old plain meSSj 146slI for
old extra mes. Beef HaHls-sStendy: Bacon
eTn l2@l21S for city. IATd-Quiet at l514 5lS,
and small lots OF extra closing AT 49,. 7-l,-I
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NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-The Court denied
the motion to strike out the jLstifying
parts of the answer in the case of Jo-
seph II. Maddox against Secretary
Stanton. -H.
Gold this afternoon 1888. 49,
Within the last three days twelve
pickpockets have been arrested on the
city railroad cars.
The examination of Robert Martin,
the alleged confederate of Kennedy.
was resumed before u. s. Commission
er Osborne to-day.
In the case of the Mercantile Bank
against Windsor, the Court has granted
motion to make supplementary answer
setting up the fact that Windsor was
arrested on an execution in England as
discharge from the debt.
The Posts Washington special says:
1t is reported that the reconstruction
committee intend sending for some, of
the Southern leading men, both union
and rebel, for the purpose of examining
into the condition of the Southern
States.
The prospect of the admission of the
Tennessee Congressional delegation is
very slight, but private advices state
that the Tennessee Legislature will i'm
mediately confer equal rights upon the
freedmen. sf-'.s
The trial of the Alexandria rioters is
progressing to-day. Colored witnesses
are admitted, to same privileges as the
white in taking the testimony.
Lieut. Scrann committed suicide on
board the receiving ship Vermont this
this morning by shooting himself with
pistol. ATts EEs
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NEW YoRK, Jan. 13.-The Herald's
Washington special sayssT
General Milford having turned over
to the CommisSary General of prisoners
such monies as he succeeded In regain
ing from the rebel prison keepers out OF
the funds sent our soldiers in captivity,
and appropriated by. the former parties,
the same Is now ready for distFl DQtlo =
All applfcatons in this regard may be
sent forthwith to Gen. Hitchcock. As
fine amonnt secured falls short of the
arrUrerate of the sums known to have
been Ihns applied, It is proposed to
make q private division among all who
can reasonably substantiate losses of
the above description. 80 !.
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New YoRK, Jan. 14th.--Ackerson
Gales and Ex-Provisional Governor
Marin, have beenelected United States
Senators from Florida, over two rebel
Generals, and had arrived at Savannah
on the 9th inst. en-route to Washington.
The Herald's Fort Monroe dispatch
says vigilant detective measures on the
partof the military at Fortress Monroe,
instituted in consequence. of rumors of
a plot to rescue Jef. Davis, have not
been relaxed, and the search of all ar
irving vessels is still carried on, though
no positive evidence has been yet fur
nished that a plot really exists. 1t is
conceded best to be prepared for it in
case it does. A steam tug, with soldiers,
nightly patrols the waters of the har-
Dor and passes TO. the Fort are more
closely examined than formerly, hav-
ing TO undergo the scrutiny of two sets
of sentrys instead of one. Jeff's health
continues good, and he has all the COM
forts allowed him which his limited
quarters will permit.
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wAsHINaToS, Jan. ia large num-
her of applications for pardon were re-
cefved at the Attorney Generals Office.
General Howard has received letter
showing that there is great improve
ment in the relations between the
freedmen and their former masters in
Georgia and Alabama.
The United States Consul at Ham
burg informs the Department of State
that from and AFTER the first day of jan
nary, 1866, passports will cease to be
required of foreigners on business, ex-
cepting in the cases of persons seeking
employment, those travelling with pub
lie exhibitions, pedlars, musicians and
the like.