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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-18
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10, lS6.
Office $40 Arch Street. 4

Hon. Richard Yates,
U. s. Senator, Washington, D. c.
Dear ST: Accompanying this please find
original reports and testimonials from Hosp
Surgeons, Presidents and Delegates OF Conn
sIons, Merchants, and private individuals, r
tive to the efficacy of "Paschall's Fever and
Mlxture," prepared By me, and which wa
extensively used during the late war. You
observe that these reports, &C., were submit
TO the Medical Bureau by President LincolI
his own haad writing. If, after you have r
these, you can feel free, in any way, to comm
this Ague cure to the favorable consideration
your fellow-cIiIzens of Illinois, YOU will, l
persuaded, render them an important serv
and 40 me distinguished kindness.
Everyours gratefully,
EDWARD s. MoRRIl
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05

THE RUSSIAN sTEPPE.-The Steppe consists
of vast illimitable plain, its monotone us ex-
panse stretching away in every direction to the
horizon, never broken by hill, nor even tree,
but undulating like an ocean whose waves
have suddenly been arrested. For thous nds
and thousands of miles these gentle undula-
tons succeed one another. such a sameness
pervadlng the landscape that at last though
the traveller knows that his horses are gallop-
ing on, and he sees the wheels of his car turn
round, yet he seems fastened to the same spot,
unable to make any progress. Not even bush
Is to be seen on the level ground, not a rivulet
is to be heard, but here and there in the hol-
lows are tall green reeds and scattered willows.
where sullen rivers flow slowly along between
sandy banks. So far do these deSolate tracts ex-
tend that it has been declared that a calf to.n
al the foot OF the great wall in China, might cat
its way along till it arrived, woll-fittened OK,
on the banks of the Dniester. In the Spring
the Steppe possesses peculiar charm of its
own. The grass is then comparatively soft, and
of dazzling green. Here and there, literally,
you cannot see the grass for the flowers" for
they grow in masses, covering the ground for
acres together, hyac.nths and crocusses, tulips
and mignonette. The air is fresh and exhilar-
ating, the sky is clear and blue, and the grass
rings with the song of 1nnumerable bird.
In the district over which Koltzof was accus-
toned to roam, the Steppe retains for sometime
the beauty with which spring has clothed it
but in the interior, where rain is unknown,
when summer comes, the pools and water
courses run dry, and the earth gradually turns
hard and dry and black. ~
Shade is utterly unknown, and the heat is
everywhere the same. At morn and eve the
sun rises and sets like globe of fire. while
IN the noontide it wears hazy appearance
que to the dust which pervades the atmosphere
IKE smoke The herds grow lean and haggard
and the inhabitants appear wrinkled and mel
ahcnoiy, and darkened by the constant dust
10 an almost African hue. In the autumn the
neat lessons, me dust-colored sky becomes once
gathers into clouds, and the setting snn covaT s
the sky with the splendor of gold and crimson
With September the phase ends. No veIlorT
no russell leaves throw glory over
the later portion of the year; but October comes
in wet and stormy, and soon afterwards winter
arrives, cold and terrible, sweeping the plains
with hurricanes and snow storms.-F ortnight-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05

Mr.. FEssENDEN ON THE UNIVERSAL AM
NEsTT" PRoJEcT.-If Mr. Fessenden's remarks
at the Union League reception in New York
were correctly reported, he gave as emphatic a
condemnation of the universal amnesty and
universal suffrage plan as any public man has
yet pronounced He is said to have declared
that ~
1.-The result of the late election was a inst
and emphatic verdict OF the American pe9nle
in favor OF the constitutional amendment This
having been decided; it was not for the Presi-
dent to thwart the effect of this wish, which
the people had manifested in the moulding of
our politics. He strongly condemned any COM
promises which should destroy or injure the le-
Ultimate fruits of the war, and especially that
which should place premium on treason by
such theory as universal amnesty for impair
tial suffrage. The question had been settled
ny the people, and their wish it was the duty of
Snelr representatives to make tangible and eff
hcient in the legislation of the country, and its
practical enforcement"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05


The Bangor Democrat admits that the free
dom of the press as assured by the National
and State constitutions, does not mean an IL
responsible privilege of writing and PUBLISH
ing 1t means, and in the minds of its ablest
advocates has always meant, simply freedom
from censorship, the liberty, as Milton phrases
it, of unlicensed printing. In view of this ma
terial concession, we need not follow the Dem
ocrat's elaborate historical investigation touch
ing the notorious Sedition law. We certainly
do not undertake to defend that law as a meas
IRE oil pohcy. But as a matter of fact, we once
more invite the attention Of the Democrat to
the circumstance that this law, which PUNISH
cd with fine and imprisonment amy iaise'
scandalous and malicious writing d Writings
against the Government of the ohi'eu o'a'es,
was tested in the courts and lts cohs'i'"'ioiiar
ity was duly affirmed.
The Democrat admits that responsibility for
the abuse of the liberty of the press is not in
comnatibIe with its freedom. 'If that freedom
| ia abused" says the Democrat 'the sufferer has
his remedy in an action of libel" Very true.
Now, will the Democrat take another step in
the same direction? Suppose that by writing
and publishing, man should, in the language
of Judge Story, disturb the public peace, OF
attempt to subvert the government" We do
not of course ask the Democrat to confess that
its own course in 1861, was open to this GEN.
sure. But the case is conceivable. Now will
the Democrat maintain that the law may prop
erly protect the reputation of an individual
but ought not to guard the peace and security
q
question. A similar law has been tested and its
constitutionality is settled. The only question
is, whether under conceivable circumstances
| such law may not be required. That ques
| ton we expect the Democrat to answer in the
affirmative. 1t will then be time to consider
what form the law should take.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05

MAKING Fun OF THE AMERICAN COLONY
IN PALEsTINE.-The Pall Mall Gazette is face
tious over the exploits of the Maine ColoHists
who have gone to the Holy Land. 1t says:
The Telegraph notices the curious fact that
the ship Hetty Helen from New York, brought
over to Jaffa whole assorted cargo of Yankee
emigrants, who, of all places in the world, had
pitched upon the plains OF Sharon for settle
ment. There is really something very odd
and striking in this importation of the new
est people into one of the most ancient locali-
ties and populations of history. A greater con-
trast than that between New YORK and Jaffa
could not be found in all the world. Every
body knows what the American city is; that of
Syria is gray Arab town perched upon lit
tie hill, with no harbor, no hustle, with nothing
to take up the attention save coffee and pipes,
and the occasional swindling Of Nazarene dogs
who land there on the way to Jerusalem Jaffa
sits blinking in the sun atop of its hillock with
the Mediterranean waves fussing into froth
against its tumble-down quay just as if it were
dreaming of the antique times, when it was, in
the language of these new visitors, quite a
place" For only to remember what Jaffa used
to be makes these Yanke es, as Jaffaists would
say, 'sons of yesterday"
Let no one, however, doubt that these cute
New Englanders know what they are doing
Jaffa is of little account for business, beauty
or anything else except melons and ancient
history; but outside and behind the city lies
plain unsurpassed for richness. 1t is the plain
of Sharon, whose roses blossom and shed fra
GRANGE through the religious literature of half
the world and which boast the very finest or
ange and lemon gardens in all the earth The
soil that can produce such fruit ought, with
Yankee culture, to do almost anything; and
indeed, the plain of Sharon never wanted
much more than water, and a little scratching
with the crooked stick called Syrian plough, to
produce whatever is wanted. Our Transatlan-
tic friends always had sharp eye for water
privileges and almighty fine locations; but
what scent they must have had for them to
find out this fat and likely place
from the other side of the glebe!-
Doubtless, they will prospect the country,
now they are there; and should they go north
to the plain of Esdrelon, under the hills OF Naz-
areth, they will see still more promising site
for enterprising Yankees, if they can only man
age the Bedouins and bride the Turks The
latest and richest corn ground i'll the world,
fat as billiard table, and close to sea, is to be
found by the hundreds of thousands of acres
but it is untitled, and yields only the mandrake
the great Syrian thistle, and the Palestine
lilies, for the Turks have no power or will to
keep Arabs from turning their mares into the
barley of the peasant when it comes up. The
Yankee and the roses of Sharon or the lilies
Jezreel come oddly enough together; but we
should not grudge the contrast if it could do
something for sad and fair Syria"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05
FELLOWS ORIGINAL Il
WORM LOZENG ES.

WE can with confidence point to FELLOWS
wv WORM LOZENGES as the most perfect REM
edy for those troublesome pests INTESTINAL
WORMS. After years of careful experiment, success
has crowned our efforts and offer to the world
CONNECTION without single fault, being safe, con-
yenient, eiectual and pleasant. No injurious result
can occur let them be used in whatever quantity.
Not a particle of calomel enters their composition,
They may be used without further preparation, and
at any time. Children will eagerly devOur all you
give them. and ask for more. They never fail in ex-
pelling Worms from their dwelling place, and they
will always strengthen the weak and emaciated, even
when he is not afflicted with worms.
Varions remedies have from time TO time, been re-
commended, such calomel, oil of wormseed, turp-
entine, &C.. Producing dangerous, and sometimes fatal
consequences. After much research, study and ex-
periments, embracing several years, the prOpretOrs
of Fellows Worm L0zenges, have succeeded in pro-
ducing this remedy, free from all objections, and posi-
lively safe pleasant and eiectual. They do not kill
the worms but act by making their dwelling place
disagreeable to them. In order assure consumers
of the genuineness of these ozenges the analysis OF
DR.. A. A. HAYES, State Assayer ia annexed:
81 have analysed the Worm Lozenges, prepared
by Messrs. FELLOWS & Co.. and find that they are
free from mercury and other metallic mineral mat
ter. These Lozenges skilfuliy compounded pleas
ant to the taste, safe, yet and effective in their
action. Respectfully, A. A. HAYES, N: D.
Assayer to the State of Mass.
Price rs cents per Box; Five for 81.
GEO. w. SWEET, Proprietor of the New England
Botanic Depot, LOG Hanover Street, Boston Mass,
Sole Agent for the United States, to whom all or
ders should be addressed.
lSR-Sold by dealers in Medicines everywhere.
oct5-deOW6msN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05

WHIsKEY, SO CALLED.-If the Temperance
societies would publish the revelations recently
made as to the way in which whiskey is manu-
featured in New York, it would have more eff
feet on the cause than volumes of didactic
reasoning. 1t is conclusively shown that men
whose digestive organs are not iron-clad can
not drink the liquor of modern times with i'm
punity. The manufacturer is not content with
making harmless imitation, but is led by av-
arice to reduce the strength of the alcohol one
half by adding water. putting in fiery substan-
ces that the deception may not be discovered.
Thus the liquid burns the throat of the drink
er, who is thereby led to believe that is strong
The receipt generally used is as follows
To 40 gallons common whiskey, add:
80 gallons water.
5gallons tincture of Guinea pepper.
quart tincture of kelhtory.
2 ounces acetic ether.
IL gallon strong tea.
To improve the flavor of this whiskey. add
three ounces puIveTized charcoal, and four
ounces ground rice to gallon of spirits LETTING
it stand for week and stirring it every day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05
Special Notice.

FNHE undersigne havng'been appointed exclusive
i Agent for the State of Maine for the sale and
application OF III. w. JOHNS IMPROVED ROOF
ING would call attention to the fact that this roofing
has been in use inthe United States, Caladas and
West Indies for nearly ten years, and abundant proof
roydng in its adaptabillty to all kinds of roots,
whether steep or flat. Its durability which ex-
ceeds that OF common tin, is cheapness costing only
about halt as much its lightness. Weighing not
than one pound to the square foot its beauty, pre-
senting an un..roken surface of stone, tina may be
made any desired color. 1t is also fire proof against
burning cnders GOALS and is insured by insur-
ance Companies at same rates as Tin, OF other fire
proofroois Any injury resulting from ace dent, can
be easily repaired by any int lgent workman.
All kinds of roofs repaired and metal roofs painted
with Preservative paint.
This oofing, car and steamboat decking. Roofing
Cement ant. Preseryative Paint for SALE Agents
wanted in every town in the state For terms and
rices apply to
VIM. H. WALKER, General Agent,
241 Commercial ST. loot of Maple st. Portland.
landf
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Female samaritan Association.

This association which for the last thirty-two
years has been silently distributing the various
articles of wearing apparel boots, shoes, &C.,
to the many needy who are constantly calling
upon them for aid, and the grateful look, the
fearful eye, and the hearty God bless yoa"
which has met the eye and entered the ear of
those of this association who enter the abodes
of poverty and distribute the articles which
generous public have placed in their charge
and as they witness the suffering that has been
relieved by their hand, through the kind aid of
cur citizens feel that their labors have been re-
paid hundred fold, and would submit the fol-
lowing report for the year ending November
7th 1866:
During the past year We have held nineteen
meetings with an average attendance of fif-
teen; fourteen new members have been adj
ded to our number; we have distributed 800
"a yards of factory cloth flannel; 401 "a yards
print; 20 yds. delaine; 80 ready made gar
ments; 70 pairs boots and shoes; S27895 in
money. The money placed in our care for the
benefit of soldiers and their families has been
distributed as per request. The success of the
association is increasing, and we were never in
a more prosperous condition than at the pres
emit time.
Tlr
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05

SOME FOLKS CANT SLEEP NIGHTS. We are
now prepared to supply Hospitals Physicians, the
trade and the great public generally with the stand
ard and invaluable remedy, DoDD's NERyINE, which
article surpasses all known preparations for the
of all forms of Nervousness. Ii rapidly supereeding
every preparation of opiumthe wel-known result Of
which is to produce costiveness and other serious
difficulties tallays irritation restessness and spasms
and induces regular action OF the bowel and secre
tive organs.
No preparation for Nervous Diseases ever sold so
readily, or met with such universal approval. For
Sleeplessness, Loss of Energy, Peculiar Female
Weaknesses and Irregularities, and all the learful
of nervous Diseases Dodd's Nervine is the best RENE
dy known to science Sold by all druggists Price 81.
GEO. G.. GOODWIN & Co.,
aug11sn1Yd&w n Wholesale AGENTS. Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05

capt VIM. Elliot ofEast Machias has been
maze the recipient of splendid gold chro-
nometer, presentedto him recently bv the Brit
Ism government for his humanity in saving the
crew OF the British ship "Mary Blades" at sea,
during one OF the severe gales of the winter of
1866.
The st. Croix Courier is informed that an
application will be made to the Maine Legisla-
ture at its next session for an act of incorpor-
alton to build railroad from Princeton to
Milford along the line of the Granger Turn
pike.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05
DR.. BIZ ELE'S SYRUP
THE GREAT
eHOL Era REMEDF

Also; Dyssn;tery, Darrhea, Cholera Morbus, Sum
Sick or Sour stomocb, FAINTER Cole, &c. and IS
warranted to GURE or no pay. is purely vegetable
without paItlcie OF opate narcotic. Highly arc
effects, wrms and strengthens the system. acts like
charm, aftording almost immediate relief and
OF these facts. Sold by all dealers in medicine 10
send Tor circular and try it. Prepared only by ED
WARD SUTTON, Providence r.. i. GEO @
GOODWIN & CO., OF Boston General Agents IT
H. HAY OF Portland. une2eod&w6msN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05
"STR UMATIC SALTS y,
"a Sfrumatic Salts and Strumatic Min
eral Waters, just received and for sale by
j, w. PERKINS & CO.,
No Sc Commercial

Muscaf Pcrie ana Hygeimic Wiue.-These
desirable and valuable wines have are glad to say
made their appearance in city, and having exam,
ned them ourselves, We can speak Understandings
of their excellence. -
The MUscAT PERLE is very rich and delicious
wine especially adapted for ladies, and certainly sur
passes any table wine in the country.
As Communion wine it stands unrivalled and
churches would do well to examine for Sacramental
purposes. Purity, delicacy of flavor and mildness
are all combined in Muscat Pere.
The HYGIENE WINE has been submitted to num-
Der of eminent Physicians and they strongly
recommend it as a tonic of rare virtue.
The purity of these wines be relied on, and their
excellence and delicousness will be appreciated by all
who test them. They should be kept by all Drug
gists. REED, CUTLER & CO., BOSTON, Agents
for New England. sep3-eod1ysN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05

-Hurd g Houghton of New York will COM
menoe in January the reprinting in the best
style of the Riverside Press, of London Society
which has already quite large circulation in
America in the costly original edition. The
reissue is made by arrangement with the Ell
glish publishers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05
SHIRE KEMEDAE q.

DIR. I. X. TAYLOR, II Hanover Street, Boston,
has received the French Remedies and modes OF
treatment praetised by Drs. Dumas and Rcord--Sa
pleasant and warranted Positively effectual in all
Diseases of the Blood Urinary and Reproductive Or
gans, and all Irregularities and Complaints peculiar
to Women. Enclose stamp and receive full particu-
lars by mail. oct3-d& WIN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05
SPECIAL NOTICE.

WM. @. .DUNHAAf, whose ability and energy
w are well known, respectfully informs the people
of this city that he is prepared to clear ruins,
clean out and dig cellars in q manner and at price
that will certainly be satisfactory, by the day or
special contract. Refers by permission to A. W II.
Clapp, Esq, John Mussey, Esq, Jas. Todd. Esq M. o.
Palmer, Esq, W. II. Fcssenden, ESD -
Address or call, VIM. G. DUNHAM, Musseys
Row, or II Free street. ocZ5dH
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05

Tes,imo nial of Rev. MIR. w. o. Thomas.
Having been afflicted with irritation and discharge
OF my ears six years and receiving only temporary
lief was induced to consult Dr. Carpenter last Feb
perfectly well. i 90 aa W. o. THOMAS.
Belfast Oct H. 1866. .fl 5ifz 5.isss-t lrfr
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05
State House, Augusta, Jan. Is, 1866
JFrom the Kenne5ec Journal Of AUGUSTA

FTOH Ne HtHHBOeC JUUTHtH " z7UyUStu
Augusta, Me-, August q 1866.
was yery deaf and suffered from inflammation and
constant and profuse discharge from both ears for
ten years; one ear totally deaf the other nearly
useless. DIR. Carpenters Remedies cured me. can
now hear as well as ever in both ears.
Miss E. o. BACHELOR.
We have seen and conversed with Miss Bachelor
and her statement is full and Ken Jour-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05
BLIN DNESS.

~ augusta, Oct. 8, 1866. /.
My daughter suffered from sccrofulous eyes for
eight years and had become nearly blind. We en-
pl0yed many physicians without benefit Dr.. Car
penter cured her over year ago. Her eyes remain
perfectly well.
-f Mrs. RACHEL SCHOLES.
Mrs S. resides in Augusta, and the above state
ment is given in her hand and is correct.-[Gos
peL Banner, Augusta saaa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05

Augustd Oct 8, 1865.
Dr. Carpenter cured of deafness Of fifteen years
standing over year ago. My hearing remains per-
fectly good. l reside in Union, Me. &,
LEROY 2. COLLINS.
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Nothing

in the shape of boot shoe boudoir OF library slipper
approach for style and excellence those at T. f.
MosELEY & Co.'S, Sumner street, Boston. The stock
comprises grade of goods seldom met with.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05
I Ero,n The Rocl.lnnd Gnaette.

suffered from Catarrh and Deafness twenty
years. DIR. Carpenters Remedies cured my Catarrh
entirely, and greatly improved my hearing. -a
Miss A. L. STAPLES.
Rockldnd, April 10, 1865 .81aE
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05
From the Bangor WIG { Courier
March II. 1895.

Under the care Of DR.. Carpenter, L have been en-
trely cured of Catarrh with which was severely af
icted 10 the great improvement ofmy general health
Esf 7rs = Miss LOIS E. YOUNG.
1fnrcb 1890
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05

WH- soldier who had lost the OF his limbs
from Rheumatism has been completely cured and en-.
abed to alb andon his crutches by one bottle OF MET
oALFE's GREAT RHEUMATIC REMEDY. 1t is truly
the wonder of the age. dec1 .d1msN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05
BIindess, Deafness, Catarrh,
HOME TESTIMONY.

The Testimonials below are all received in this
State and can be readily investigated by those desir
GUS of so doing. Hundreds of other certificates can
be seen at the Dr.s Office.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05
HALLS ELASTIC
Horse Shoe Cushion !
PATENTED May 1st, 1866.

Prevents SNOW and ICE from adhering to the shoe
or hoof Of the horse prevents lameness in tender or
sore-toOted hofses Keeps gravel and sand from COT
ting beneath the shoe prevents the horse from inter
fering and in fact ia invaluable in all respects Eycr
horse should have them. Send Tor circulars or cali
and see samples and Judge tor yourselves, at princi
pal office of Elastic Horse Shoe Cushion.
No.15 washington Ss., Boston, Mas
FB-N. B.---No State, County, or Town rights for
sale. septs---d3m
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CATARRH.

Testimonial OF Hon. Theodore Wyman.
From Maine Fdrmer.l fg
DIR. Carpenters Remedies have cured me of Catarrh
and POlypus from which suffered six years. Had
copious discharges, dullness in the head and much
difficulty in talking or breathing. now have none
of these troubles.
THEODORE WYMAN.
State House Augusta Ian. IL 1850.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-05

MRS Il. 9. OWEN, Secretary.
The officers for the coming year are Mrs G.
NJ Harding, President; Mrs. J. j. Walker
Vice President; Mrs. M. Plummer, Treas
urer; Mrs. f. c. Owen, Secretary