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The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
THE STATE.

we learn from the Kennebec Reporter
that Mr.. X. B Trask of Jefferson in this State,
died of cholera in Cincinnati on the Sth inst.
The Augusta correspondent of the Boston
Herald says that some of the enterprising citi-
zens OF Augusta are making movement to
build horse railroad from that city to Gardi-
ner. The Reporter thinks Loudon Hill will
have to be tunnelled before the project can be
carried out. ai t-ili i,5I I.ftlI
The Maehias Union learns that toe Dyke
is not wached away SO much by the tide as was
expected The break and damage was quite
serious. The contractor intends to complete
the enterprise next year.
"A barn belonging to Mr. Franklin W.
Smith of Mariaville was burned on Tuesday
night, with all its contents of hay &c., also
horse and some young stock.
"A correspondent in Fryeburg informs us
that the mercury in that place on the 10Th inst,
fell to 81 degrees below zero, and asks "Can
Franconia beat that?" We should hope not
for the sake of Franconia Our correspondent
also states that
Benjamin Stickney, of Fryeburg has been
arrested on suspicion of having set fire to the
barn of james Mcmillan, ESQ., on Sunday eve.
ming the 10th.
A now mandatory of buckets and churns
is to be erected in Dennysville
The Rockland Democrat chronicles the
death of Mrs. Miriam Hart of the town Of
Union, who died December 4th, at the advanc-
ed age of 100 years, three months, ten days
She was born at Sherburne, Mass, Aug. oath,
1766. She had distinct remembrance of the
fight at Lexington, where the first blood of the
revolution was shed, and of her fathers taking
his gun and going out to join the minute men.
She and her husband, were among the first set
tiers of Union, and endured all the labors and
privations of pioneer life. -L I-..
We learn that Maj. w. 8. Clark, of the 1st
Maine Heavy Artillery, has just been breveted
Colonel of Volunteers for gallant and merito-
rious service in the campaign of 1854
"A correspondent informs US of the death in
Hartford, on the 14th inst, of Joshua Church.
i'll, at the age of 102 years.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25


MR. EDIToR:-ln the case Of Driscoll, the
tacts, SO TAR as am concerned, are these: 1
was called to see man at the jail who was
shot" Upon arriving 1 learned that he was
under the care of the physician of the Jail, and
recommended him to continue under his
care; and as ne was suffering much pain, 1 pre-
scribed an anodyne, and told him to have his
pouitlces made lighter, but gave him to under
stand that these directions were only for the
time, until his physician should see him.
After some days he sent for me again, but 1
referred the messenger to the physician of the
jail, whom supposed to have been in attend
ance Beside this, heard nothing whatever
OF the case until after the mans death. Had
known that he positively preferred my attend
ance, should with permission of the author
itles) have given that attendance cheerfully.-
As it was did what thought honorable I"
and right. s. FrrcH MD
December "a 1896
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

RESIGNATION OF A SCHOOL TEAcHER-Miss
Eliza nj. Munger, after sixteen years of faithful
and successful teaching in the Park Street
Grammar School for Boys has resigned her
situation as first Assistant The pupils of her
classes took her quite by surprise at the close
OF her services, by presenting her with avery
handsomely wrought silver pie knife, purchas-
ed OF Messrs Lowell & Senter. The presenta-
ton speech, made by Master Frank Gerrisb.
was truly excellent. Remarks were made by
the committee in charge. The kindly feeling
manifested in this school, both by teachers and
scholars, is gratifying. The school is in excel
lent condition. The whole thing passed off
pleasantly, and the best wishes of all with
whom she has been SO long associated will fol-
low Miss Munger in her retirement. q
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
From New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, Dec. "a
Minister Campbell arrived here last evening.
Lieut. Gen. Sherman had an interview with
Gov. Wells this morning.
A Joint committee of the Common Council
have waited on the Congressional Committee,
for the purpose of rendering them rooms, SC,
on the part of the city. The offer was declined l.
Gen. Sherman leaves this evening for St.
Louis. ~
The officers of the Susauehanna saw the
statements published of the civilities of the
French officers at Vera Cruz are entirely un-
true. The vessel was forbidden to approach
nearer the city than Verda Island, and the
only intercourse had with the French was
ficers of the French navy that if he wanted
chains and anchors they would be happy to
supply. them. Mr.. Campbell replied that he
stood in no particular need of such articles
himself, and he imagined that the United States
ships OF war were generally supplied with them
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

it is proposed to hold an International
Medical Congress atParis during theIexibition,
to begin on the 18th of August and to last two
weeks. 1t is to be composed Of two classes of
members; national foundation members, or
French physicians, who are to pay subscrip-
tion oftwenty francs, and adherent members,
or foreign physicians, who are not required to
make any pecuniary contribution. M. Bouil-
laud is the president of the committe.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
Negroes Sold i'm MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, Dec. "a.
-Four negroes convicted of larceny were
ordered to be sold, by Judge Magruder, at
Annapolis ON Saturday. Some twenty or thir-
ty farmers were present at the SALE The first
one sold was John johnson, who bid for
himself, the auctioneer taking his BID He was
finally knocked down to himself and became
his own appraiser for $37 Another man
brought $35, and two girls brought respective
ly, $22 and $50 each. There was an officer of
tne fTeedmen's Bureau at the sale, and it was
thought that the bidding would have been
more spirited but for the fact that the impress
sion seemed to prevail that the officer in aues-
tion was about to interfere with the right of the
purchasers and release the negroes from the
custody of the purchasers.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

DEDIcATIoN.-The dedication of the African
methodist Episcopal Church, on Mountfort
Street, will take place on Thursday, at half
past ten o'clock. The sermon will be preached
Dy Rev. Joseph G.. Smith, of Lynn, Mass
severM ministers will participate in the servi-
ces
Rev. Mr. Allen, of Chestnut Street Church.
will preach sermon, commencing at half past
two o'clock. In the evening Rev. John N. Bur
leigh, of Providence, R. l., will preach.
Contributions will be taken up AZ each meet
ing, to assist in defraying the expenses of erect
ing the church
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

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 getrelief. Then
buy case t dec4tf
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

AccDENTs.-Yesterday while son of Mr..
William I. Parker, of this city, aged between
four and five years, was engaged in playing
with another boy at Cape Elizabeth, with an
axe, the former had the fore finger of one of
his hands severed square off at the second
joint.
About SIX O'Clock last evening a gentleman
passing along Middle street fell into an opening
for CRATE, in the Barbour block, which had
been carelessly left uncovered He sustained
some injuries in his hands and on other parts
OF his person.
About one hour afterwards a lad fell into the
same hole and was severely injured.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
Canadian AGairs.

OTTAWA, Canada, Dec. "A.
The discounts for the week on American in
voices will be twenty-five per cent.
The Montreal Mining Company has purchas-
ed tract of 1000 acres of land on the north
shore of Lake Superior.
The Canada Peat Company, to operate in
Lower Canada, with a capital of $25,OOO, and
the Wolverine Company, to operate in Canada
West, with its head Office in Detroit, has ap-
piled for charters of incorporation.
The total traffic of the Great Western Rail-
road for November, 1866, was $318, ,23S, and of
the Grand Trunk for the same period $5866S1
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

CANADIAN ExPREss.-This office has been
removed to the old spot, No. 90 Exchange St.,
the block having been rebuilt. The Office has
been splendidly fitted up, and is we'll worth
visiting,if to only look at the counter, which is
beautiful specimen of workmanship. Mr.
Prindle has spared no pains or expense in fit
ting up this establishment SO as to make it
credit to the city.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

In another column we have doubted the ex-
istence of Christmas pie We doubt no longer
Our correspondent "Church" has settled the
controversy by sending Christmas pie to the
editor of the Press. Ifseeing is believing, how
much more is tasting! Tasting is profound
conviction. WEI are ready to maintain against
all sceptics, that Christmas pie is.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

RUNAWAY Yesterday forenoon a pair of
horses attached to jigger came tearing
through Commercial street without any driver.
People quickly got out of the way. In at
tempting to turn up India street the runaways
fouled with another team standing quietly there
and, for few moments things were mixed up.
On separating the teams it was found that but
slight damage had been sustained either by
the horses or the jiggers.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

TRUE MERIT APPREoIATED.-"Brown's Bron-
chial Troches" heve been before the public many
years. Each year finds the Troches in some new,
distant localities, in various parts of the world Be-
ing an article Of true merit when used the val
ue of the Troches is appreciated, and they are kept
always at hand to be used occasions require. For
Coughs Colds and Throat Diseases the Troches have
proved their efficacy. ec22-eod1w6w
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

FATAL AccDENT-As the P. M. train from
this city to Boston, on Saturday, was going in
to Lynn, man was seen on the track. The
engineer blew his whistle, but too late to stop
tht train. He was struck in the back of the
head and instantly killed. His name was
Charles Il. Chase, aged twenty-five years. son
OF Philip Chase, of Lynn, Noblame is attach
ed to the employees of the road.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
Attempt to Destroy a Railroad Train.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. g.
An attempt was made last night to destroy
the south bound regular passenger train on
the Nashville & Decatur Railroad, at Spring
train off the track. The locomotive, tender,
baggage and express cars were overturned
The passenger cars remained on the rails. The
engineer was thrown some distance but was
not injured. The other employees saved them
selves by jumping off. No one was hurt.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
WashfuStOm COrrespon dcnce.

NEW YORK, Dec. "A.
President will hereafter refuse the use of
troops for the Southern States except in the
case of riot
Mudd, Spangler and Laughlin, the assas-
sination conspirators, will be brought out of
their prison at the Dry Tortugas, for trial by
the civil courts. 1t is understood that Judge
Wayne will grant the writs
The Commercials Washington dispatch says
Secretary McCulloch's visit to New York, is to
consult public opinion as to the appointment of
a naval officer there. The friends of Franklin
are confident that he will be appointed.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
Attempted Outrage by Federal soldier.

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, Dec a.
A sergeant and five soldiers of Co. d. 7th cav
airy, from Fort Riley, went to Ogden city in
search of deserters. The sergeant stationed a
guard around honse with orders to let no one
in. He then attempted to outrage the woman
OF the house, who was alone. The cries of her
children aroused her husband and brothers who
were at work ina field near by, and they came
to her assistance. The sergeant ordered the
husband shot, and the order was carried out by
one of the guards, who killed the husband. The
citizens arrived and fought the soldiers wound
ing two and capturing the SQUAD fhev are
now in the hands of the civil authorities.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
PORTLAND AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN
christmas Exhibition Pine st. Sabbath School.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
The Gothic Furnace.
House for Sale.
10 IraveIlers-Wm. ID. Little s. Co.
found-Portmonnaie
Auctlon Sales-E. NJ. Patten & Co.
christmas and New Years Gifts-M E. Bedlow.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
Congressional Excursionists.

New YORK, Dec. "a.
The Herald's dispatch says the Congression-
al excursion party reached Chattanooga yes
terday. Ben Wade ventilated his reconstruc-
ton views to an audience OF conservatives and
ex-rebels on the steamboat.
NASHVILLE, Dec. "a.
The Congressional excursiopists will reach
here from Chattanooga at o'clock tomorrow.
They are expected to remain here long enough
to go over the Nashville battle grounds.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
rPREME JUDICIAL COURT

oAMiNAL TERM.-rAPLEY J, PRESIDING.
MoNDAY.-ln the case of State " Mary Ann Clark
q als which has been on trial for week n having
commenced last Tuesday, Judge Walton charged the
jury. His charge was an elaborate one. occunvinp
about two hours The jury retired at half past four
o'clock and had not agreed upon verdict at the ad
journment of Court. Judge Walton ordered the off,
Ger to serve them proper refreshments if they did not
agree upon verdict by seven o'clock in the evening
wnsn they aRee they to seal up their verdict and
present 1t to the Court Wednesday morning at 10
O'Clock, to which time Court adjourned. z"
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
Terrible Conaagra,ion and Loss of Life.

V1OKsBURG, Miss, Dec. a.
A terrific fire broke out in Merry's block.
corner of Clay and Front levee, at 8 o'clock
last evening, destroying the entire block be-
tween Crawford and Clay streets to Washing
ton street: Thirteen houses were also destroy
ed. The flames spread thence to the corner of
Washington and Crawford streets, consuming
four three story brick buildings and thence to
the corner of Mulberry and Crawford streets
destroying ten houses, besides shanties, &C., in
all about 100 buildings, of which thirty-eight
and four negroes perished in the flames. Six
negroes were killed by accident. One hun
dred families are rendered houseless The
origin OF the fire was the result of carelessness
in MEYERS bar room
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

APPorNTMENTs.-Actin Master William G.
Mitchell, of this city, late of the volunteer ma
val service, has just received his appointment
as Acting Master in the regular service, and
been ordertd to the q. s. Steamer Peoria at
Brooklyn Navy Yard, for duty.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

FREscoING.-It having been reported that
MIR. Z. j. Schumacher had given up the fresco-
ing business, we are requested to state that
such is not the fact, but that his Office is remov-
ed to the apothecary store of Messrs. A. G..
Schlotterbeck & Co., No. 3O3 Congress street
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

those who have attended Pine Street Sab
bath School Exhibitions have spoken of them
in the highest terms of commendation. The
superintendent has been unwearied in his ef-
forts to make this Christmas evening exhibition
excel all others. The speaking will be of a high
order, and the singing charmingly interesting.
The Christmas Tree will, we doubt not, groan
beneath its burden, and when relieved of it's
pressure, many little as well as big hearts will
swell with emotions of gratitude and love. We
bespeak for them, as advertised, good time.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

PoULTRY.-The market was well supplied
with poultry yesterday, and of a good quality.
Turkies brought from 25 to % cents per pound !;
geese from 20 to 25 cents, and chickens from 1s
to % cents. There were but few ducks, and
those sold from 81 % to 81. so per pair. d.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
Escape of Five Women from Jail.

CHICAGO, III, Dec. "a.
Five women under sentence to the peniten-
tary, escaped from the Jail of this city this
morning, by saving through an iron bar, and
window. A sixth woman fell and had to be
left on the pavement. The Jail is in part of
the Court House and City Hall, in the most
central part of the city.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

Those who have not completed their Christ
mas purchases will find that Partington, near.
ly opposite the Preble House, has large as
sortment of Santa Claus stocking stufing."
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
South Carolina Lerislature.

RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. "a.
In the South Carolina House of Representa-
tives the insolvent debtors bill had been so
framed as to secure homestead of 100 acres,
with house attached thereunto, and in that
form passed
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

BALL.-The grand ball to be given by the
Ex-4s, in their course of Assemblies, i'll come
off this evening at Mechanics Hall. A good
time may be expected
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

POCKET CUTLERY of Cooks, Wostenholms,
Buffers, Holley & Eagle Co.'s, and other most
highly approved manufactures, at J. r. Lunt
s. Co.'s 34S Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

PnRsoNAL.-OurR Representative in Congress,
Hon. John Lynch, arrived home Saturday even
ing. He will return to Washington the latter
part of the week.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
Accident 20 a Veteran Actor.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. "a.
The veteran actor Peter Ritchings was Sc
verely cut in the right hand on Saturday night
at the Metropolitan Theatre, while fencing with
Seguin, in the last act of "Rob Roy"
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
Affairs i'm ST, Domiugo.

NEW YORK, Dec. "a.
a 81. domingo letter dated Dec 9th says per-
of Cabral. The petroleum grounds and guano
island of Altovete are in full operation.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

LINCOLN HALL was well filed not Withstand
ing the storm This evening the programme is
changed. Let them have hall full.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

THERE viii be Christmas festival this eve
ming at o'clock in the Mission Chapel, Deer
ings' Bridge All interested are invited to at
fanI
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

oHRIsTMAs.-The Custom House will not be
open to-day.
The Post Office will be open the usual holi-
day hours
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

The monthly part of Every Saturday, for
December can be had at the bookstore of
Messrs Q. R. Chisholm & Co., No. 3O7 Con-
gress street. .s a.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

1t is said that the government has it in
contemplation to place Admiral Farragut next
spring in command of the Mediterranean
squadron.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
keligiOus Notices.
THE COURTS.

-. SABBATH SCHOOL CONCERT of the New Jerusa-
lChristmas evening, at O'Clock Free to the public
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

For superb perfumes and toilet articles, call
at Crossman & Co.'s new store, Browns Block,
Congress st.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
Death of ahe Portuguese Minister.

NEW YORK. Dec. a.
). z. Figamire, Minister of Portugal, died at
one o'clock this morning, at the residence of
his son In Brooklyn, at the age of 68 years. He
was the Oldest member Of the diplomatic corps
resident in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is published
every day, Sunday excepted,l at No. 1 Printers
Exchange, Commercial Street, Portland, by N. A.
FOSTER, Proprietor.
TERMs:-Eight Dollars year in advance
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

GOVERNMENT SALE.-Attention is invited to
the sale of Government stores, which takes
place at Fort PEBBLE tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

THE MAINE STATE PRESS. is published at the
anne place every Thursday morning at 5000 year,
Invariably in advance.
RATES OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. inch OF space IN
ength oil column, constitutes square"
Sl.5O per square daily first week: 76 cents per
we7' alter three insertions, or less, $100; continu
ng every other day after first week, SO cents.
Halt square, thre insertions or less rs cents; one
week, $1.00; so cents per week after.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs," $500 per square
per week; three insertions or less $1.50
SPECIAL NOTICES, S1.25 per square for the MS. IN
serton and 25 cents per square for each snpsequs'
Insertion. - .,
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
of the State for sOO per square for first insertion
and so cents per square tor each subsequent inser
tion. FN
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25

r NEW YORK, Lee. "A.
The condemned Fenians in Jail in Canada
aae in miserable condition, poorly clad, un-
palatable food, &c.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
DestructiveIFire at EImira, N. ".

NEW IOItK, D6C. E.
fire in Elmira, this State, yesterday, des-
royed property to the value of 100000 In
ured for 5000 900, chiefly in New York
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-25
Found.

A PORTEMONNAIE supposed to contain money
"A The owner can have the same by calling at No Q
Deerng Block, and paying for this notice.
Lee zod3t* j. H. FOGG.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-27

The odor Of small pox has been
compared to the smell of a he
goat ; that Of. measles to a fresh
plbcked geese; scarlatina to
cheese. Tie smell. Of plague has
been compared with the odor Of
May flowers, and that'of typhus
with 3 cossack. That the typhus
odor resembles ammonia has often
been observed, and the best and
NEST recent investigators agree
that it is q compound Of ammo
nil. Proba bly, the more intense
the smell the more operative the
poison; hence the necessity on
tho part Of the attendant to avoid
inhaling this concentrated poison.