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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-30

"THE CROWN MINING CoMPANY."-Att the
meeting OF the shareholders of this company,
held IN this city on the 2Sth inst, the follow
ing gentlemen were chosen Directors: Charles
j. talbot, Charles Fl. Breed, Josiah FL. Drum
mond, Charles c. Colby, Leander Valentine,
John L. Palmer and VIM. L. Southartl. Sub
sequently the Directors made choice, unani-
mously OF tn, following officers: President
Charles j. Talbot; Treasurer and Secretary
Woodbury. Davis; Agent and Superintendent
of the mine-John W. Adams.
This company has recently been inco1porat-
ed under the laws of the Province of Canada,
with capital stock of two hundred thousand
dollars, (S2o0,OOO) ninety per cent. OF which
has been paid in, and embraces among its
stockholders some sixty of the most active and
enterprising business men of the State, mostly
of this city. They own very valuable prop
erty in the township OF Ascot, G. f., near
Lenoxville, (40 miles from Island Pond, and
on the line OF the Grand Trunk railroad upon
which is an extensive mine of sulphuret Of
copper, which they are operating successfully
with very promising results. The stock has
all been taken. Place of business, Portland
SUDDEN DEATH.-Miss Eliza E. Jordan, oil
Cape Elizabeth, aged twenty years, who had
been employed in the bindery of Messrs. Davis
Brothers, left work at O'Clock Thursday af
ternoon, complaining of severe headache.
About 1-2 O'Clock in the evening physician
was called, at her request, who prescribed for
her with apparent success. About midnight
she complained Of great thirst; and she was
allowed some cold water several times, but not
enough to crafty her unreasonable desire.
About o'clock some warm tea was given her,
soon after drinking which she expired. 1t Is
stated that she had suffered greatly from the
heat of the past few days, and had drank free
ly of ice water. and her death is supposed to
have resulted from severe case of cholera
morbus. Miss Jordan was much respected by
large circle of friends, and her sudden and
painful decease has cast gloom over all who
knew her
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PORTLAND AND VICINITY;
New Advertisements To-day .

New Advertisements To-Day
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Strawberry Exhibition-Mechanics' Library Room
NEW wADvERTIsEMENTc COLUMN.
Grand Trunk Railway.
Nohce-To Captains.
Wanted-Operator.
Portland Rifle Club.
Straw Hats-Coe & McCallar
Attention all Lovers of Fun.
Ice Cream, &c-J. Partington.
Auction Sale-Henry Bailey & Co.
A Card-Eorest City Band. '
Fine City Residence for Sale. ty -
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Boots and Shoes--T. Z. Moseley & Co.
Madame Foy's Corset Skirt Supporter.
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Electtos, In Norfolk.

FORTRESS MONROE, June 27.
An election in Norfolk Ior municipal officers
and delegate to the State Legislature, was
held in that city on the 25th. Returns come
IN slowly. John Goode is elected to represent
the city in the House of Delegates He beat
his opponents two to one e. II. Ludlow was
elec ed Mayor of the city, and William Diggs
Sheriff, by large majority. ,L.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-30

PATENTs.-Patents have been granted A.
II. Whitney, of Portland, for improvement in
measuring tunnels; Charles Fl. Sawyer, of
Hollis, for improved railway switch; Daniel
bennett, of Buxton, for improvement in hay
racks for wagons; W. 7. Lalle, of Bowdoin-
ham, for improved medical compound; Benz.
P. Pendexter, of Mechanics Falls, for i'm
provement in corn shelter and bean thresher.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-30

FIRE.-The variety store at Woodstock, be-
longing to Mr.. Cyrus M. Wormell, deputy
Sheriff of Oxford Co.. was destroyed by fire
on Monday evening last, together with sta
BILE near the shop. The goods in the store.
and the harnesses and other articles, except
ing the horse, in the stable, were all destroyed.
Insured for $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-30

SCHOOL CoMAuTTEE.-At the last meeting
OF this Committee the resignation of Mr.. Will
liam G. Kimban, as member, was received
and accepted. Prentiss Loring, Esq, was
elected by the Board to fill the vacancy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-30
Oregon Election.

SAN Francisco, Jnne 26.
Complete returns from the Oregon election
give the following Union majorities NAL
lory, for Congress, 555; Woods, for Governor,
327. The remainder Of the State ticket re-
eeives still larger majority. The Legislature
stands Senate, s Union majority; House, S
Union majority.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-30
Decision, of a Ratlroad Ca.e.

WHKEsBARRE, Pa, June 20.
A decision was rendered in the Supreme
Court to-day in the case of the Atlantic g.
Great Western Railroad, declaring the Catta-
wissa lease legal. -s-ses
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Fenian I,adiet,,ae,,ts.

BUFFALO, N. Y, June 20.
The Grand Jury at Canandaigua found in
dictments against John O'Neil and fourteen
other Fenians captured at Buffalo; and also
against Gems. Hefferman, Murphy, and four
others, captured at Malone. The prisoners
will be released on bail until the next term.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-30

The silver plated ware advertised to be sold
at auction by Messrs. E. M. Patten & Co., on
Monday next, will be open for exhibition Mon
day morning at o'clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-30

FRESH FLOWERS, the choicest productions
OF the garden and greenhouse, may be had
every day, and in any desired quantities, at
the store of Mrs. ]. R. Emery, Corner of Con-
gress and Chestnut streets.
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From Georaia.

AUGUSTA, Ca, June 20.
The National Bank of Atlanta was robbed
on Thursday of $11 600, but the thief was ar
rested and the money recovered.
The freedmen are behaving badly in Sum-
ter district, South Carolina, and detachments
of regulars have been sent there from Colum-
bia to preserve ORDER H
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-30
Strawberry Exhibition

THE Portland Horticultural Society will hold an
exhibition OF Strawberries at MECHANICS
LIBRARY ROOM. on Thursday Evening July 9TH,
at u o'clock. They offer the following premiums:
For best varieties, - $500.
For best varieties, HIf OH 300
Forbest single variety, 200
for admission. Per Order
je30dtd SIS 5i S. B. BECKETT. Sec'y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-30

TEAS, &c.-The Forest City tea store, No.
SO Exchange street, is a capital place to get
the best of teas, sugars, cofiees &C., at the
lowest prices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-30

BAPTIsM.-The ordinance of baptism will
be administered in the First Baptist Church,
Federal street, this Saturday evening, at
o'clock. ~
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Neso York Items.

New YORK, June 20.
Nearly $4,000 worth of cotton was burned
in the upper stories in a storehouse on Stone
street this morning. Insured.
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS, is published at the
same place every Thursday morning at Sz.ooa year,
invariably in advance.

RATES OF ADyERTIsING.-One inch OF space, I'm
length OF column, constitute square;
$1.50 per square daily first week 70 20 cents per
Ing every other day after first week, 80 cents.
Halt square, three Insertions or less, 75 cents; one
week $500; so cents per week after.
Under head of sAMUsEMENTs,' $500 per square
per week; three insertions or less, $1.50.
ESPECIAL NOTICES." $1.25 per square first inser-
ton and o5 per square for each subsequent in
sertion; hall square, $1.00 first insertion 10 cts.
each subsequent insertion
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (which has large circulation in every par
Of the State for S100 per square for first insertion
and so cents per square for each subsequent inser-
ton.
W JOB PRINTING, of every description, exc
cuted with dispatch; and all business pertaining 10
the Office Paper promptly transacted on applica-
ton above.
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Attention all Lovers of Fun!
GEND l5 cents, with post paid addressed envelope,
~ and receive by return of mail little instrument
Of wonderful power, known as the
French Mocking Bird!
Can be concealed in the mouth and will initiate auy
bird or animal. Address,
ADDAM OSGOOD g. CO.,
Hartford, Conn.,,
je30d3w* Sole Agents for United States.
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Observation-Disclosures! :!

MO more Sky-blue headsi No more turning away
~ OF your best friends because they smell Sulphur.
PEASE'S VEGETABLE HAIR REVIEWER
will restore faded and gray hair pei fectly natural no
yellowi it will arrestits falling off at once it covers
any disease of the scalp and sick headache it
is the best cooring and dressing combined, in the
land. Beautifully periumed. Try bottle. H. H.
quantities. juneo9d3m
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Real Estate at Auction

IOcdI IlSCdCG dC AUCCIOn. ; :
ON FRIDAY, July 9Th, 1866, ats o'clock P. M,
1--WE shall sell the double two and hall story house.
with brick basement, Nos. and Brackett Street,
1t is well finished; has 81 rooms good cellar large
clear. Terms easy.
Also the stony and half wooden house in the
rear OF the above. u
:. HENRY BAILEY & CO., Auctioneers.
June 30-dtd
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is published
every day. SUNDAY excepted lat SO Exchange Street
Portland, N. A. FOSTER, Proprietor.
TERMS Eight Dollars year in advance.
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Religious notices of twenty-five words or less free
all excess OF this amount will be charged ten cents
line, e ,ht words constituting line. This rule here
after will be rigidly adhered to.-[PUB. PRESS.
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HOUSE AND LOT AT AucTIoN-The house and lot
No. Is Hampshire, corner of Summer street. is to be
sold this afternoon at o'clock. 1t is handy loea-
ton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-30

DROP into Coe & McCallar's and examine their
late styles Of summer hats. just the thing for the
season, See advertisement.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

A MILLION OF PEOPLE IN CALCUTTA. the
British authorities IN Calcutta have Just com
pleted a census of the city. The whole popula-
ton, including the suburbs, is one million souls.
Excluding Hourah the Surrey side, and all the
great suburbs like Garden Reach, there are said
to be 378,O66 inhabitants, Of whom ll,067 are
Europeans and Americans, l0,950 lndo.Euro-
peans 33 Greeks, 1872 Armenians, 40S Chinese,
1896 Mussulmans, and 239, $50 Hindoos. OF
these there are 100 children to 4754 adults, and
100 females TO l59 males All live in 1876 brick
houses and 42,9l7 huts
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

VnELAND. N. J.-Several manufacturing com
panes are starting in this place. A company
for the manufacture OF Shaker Hoods and Straw
pany: an Agricultural implement COMPANY and
other establishments. The proprietor, Charles
K. Lands, Esq, has erected several large fac
tory buildings with steam.p0wer and rooms 10
rent; also, foundry. This place is rapidly
ment going on at the present time than any
time preVlOus,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

A BRIDES DowER.-On Tuesday, LIST of May,
the parish of st. George'sn-the East, Mapping
(Londonl was in a state OF great liyeliness, the
cause being the marriage of one OF the hundred
pound girls" the name given to the successful
candidates who are educated and trained in the
asylum founded by Mr. Henry Ralne, brew wer
IN that region, IN the year l7l9 and the celebra-
tion of other ceremonies in connection there
with, in accordance with the will OF the donor.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

The last fashionable bonnet which appeared
on the promenade in Paris, consisted of a single
Vlne-lea Of pink silk laid fat on the top of the
head. the said yine-leaf being edged with glass
pendants, initiating dewdrops, and kept in its
place by pair Of pink strings.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

PARK IMPROVEMENTS The grounds
around Farmount Water Works are now in
splendid order, and present a very attractive
appearance. On the north side Of the reservoir,
near to the tower, marble fountain, eight feet
high, including pedestal, filled with flowers, has
been erected Near it, unique rustic summer
house is nearly completed ii is twenty-four feet
across, with tour WINGS, facing each ofthe roads.
The improvements az Fasrmount Park are also
progressing quite rapidly. Both places are
visited daily by thousands of our citizens, as
well as strangers in the city.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

MERCHANTS AND HOTEL KEEPERS, TAKE
NoTCE.-The City Treasurer Is now engaged in
receiving mercantile taxes and the amount due
for tavern licenses. The mercantile tax will be
received until the 25th Of June, and all bills un-
paid at that time will be placed in the hands Of
officers tor collection. The receipts from this
source viii be much greater this year than any
previous one in consequence Of new classes
BEING assessed under a recen. act of the Legis-
lature.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

MORE BUTTER CHEATs.-The Clerks OF
the Markets seized 100 Jumps of butter last week.
all being less than pound in weight 46 of
these Jumps were taken from one dealer in the
Eastern Market.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

A GOOD Workmen are now en-
gagged in cleansing the dock at the loot Of Wash
ington street, on the Delaware. The mud
is to be removed as far out as the Port
WaIdeu's line. The work is being done under
the supervision of-the Commissioner of Wharyes
and Landings.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER RAILWAY
The work OF constructing the SchUylall River
Railway was commenced on Friday last The
road, it is expected, VIII be completed from
GIay's Ferry to FairmOunt by the 25th of June.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

COMMISSIONERS FOR BUILDING THE SOUTH
STREET BRmGE.-The Commissioners appointed
Schuylkill, at South street, are TO hold a meet
ing next week for the purpOse of OrganZng
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

NEW PAPER MILL-A new and extensive
paper mill is now being constructed at the corner
Of Third and Canal streets. The building is of
brick, and when completed will present very
handsome appearance.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

NOAIEATIoNs.-The Republican members
of Select Council have made the following
caucus nominatOns:-For Directors of Girard
COllege-Cyrus Horne, G. r. Rhoads, and R. NJ.
FOusr Trustees Of City Ice Boat-William a..
TaylOr and William s. Grant
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

ABDUCTING CHILDREN.-A case was be-
fCl Alderman Hurley yesterday, in which two
females were charged with abducting children
from the Northern Home for Friendless Chill
dren. One of the defendants is the aunt OF the
children, who, though the mother OF them, Mrs.
Ellen hcDermOtt, is living, is averse to their
being in the Home. Last year she sued out
writ OF habeas corpus to obtain custody of John
McDermott but was not successful, Judge
Ludlow deciding against her. Afterwards two
of the children were taken from the Home, upon
a representation that satisfied the Managers, and
now refuse to tell where the children are, though
they admit they know. Meanwhile the mothers
health has given way, and she is very anxious
TO see the children. Several witnesses were
had been all heard, the defendants, under the
advice OF counsel, waived q hearing and entered
bail for their appearance at Court.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

IMPORTANT TO FIRE CoMPANIEs.-Th
Commlttee on Trusts and Fire of Councils com
companies on Monday next, for the purpose of
reporting their condition. The hose and hook
and ladder companies cannot obtain their annual
appropriations until the Committee make their
report 10 COunCils.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

DELEGATES ELECTED.-Th organization
in the Fifth Ward known as the Boys in Blue,
have elected the following delegates 10 the Sol
diers' Convention TO be held in Pittsburg next
month:-Captain Charles Mckinley, Lieutenant
H. GOdshall, Lieut. Colonel w. L. Foulk, Major
c. BOrbIidge. and Sereeant james j. Pmtterson.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

OUR "FOURTH."-The Chairman of the
Committee on Quarters and subsistence for the
the State flags, on the Fourth of July, has ad-
dressed a circular to the Presidents of the city
fire companies, asking what can be done by
those organizations to quarter and subsist the
guests. The circular says:-''It has been found
almost impossible to procure proper and sufii-
Cent accommodations for them, as all the Phi
ladelphia Homes Tor Soldiers have been closed,
and no longer exist Free transportation Will
be provided to these brave men by all the rail
roads in the state, both in coming and return
ing. 1t is hoped that their stay here, during the
days of the I'd. Sd, 4Ch, ana 9th of July, will
be free of cost to them, that they may bear with
them forever the associated memories OF their,
or cOnsecrated flags, and the warm and living
hospitaltIes of our city, and of its most hume
roUs and powerful organizationsr.
The Good Will Steam Fire Company have
already acted on the proposition we understand
and offer to provide for from so to 100 soldiers
while in the city
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

NATIONAL RTLEMEN's GATHERING
Considerable interest is manifested by the rife
clubs OF the United States in the great gathering
of riaemen to take place at Chicago, from the
18th to the 18th OF June. Prizes consisting of
money and articles of value are beng sent to
the Committee from all parts Of the Union and
will be represented, sends as a prize a set of
china-Ware numbering seventy-tWo pieces and
valued at two hundred dollars. The German
Rifle sends six rifles, of the value of $500, from
Germany. From Bremen, a silver piece of table
furniture of the value OF 500 has been received.
Other prizes, consisting Of United StateJ bonds,
h, tea-sets, gold watches, jeWelry, a sheep, a
steer, etc. valued I'm the aggregate at $500, will
be distributed to the winners. The occasion
such matters,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

MAD Doc SHoT.-A dog that showed un-
mistakable symptoms of madness was shot
yesterday in Columbia avenue, near Broad street.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

MALICE AFORETHoUGRT.- Tho
mas had two men before him a few days since,
on the charge OF entering a greenhouse Of
Mrs. G. W. Carpenter, at Germantown and
destroying several valuable plants They were
fined S25 each, and held to bail for their future
good behavior.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

TAX RECEIPTs.-The receipts from muni-
clpal taxes are not very heavy at the present
time, amounting daily to $4,000 or S70O0. There
1866, and all who pay now receive a discount of
one per cent. month for the balance of the
year. Every citizen should avoid becoming a
delinquent when the year closes, and thus save
heavy costs and the danger OF sale by the autho-
rites.
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CONFERENCE.-THE forty-eight inch water
main, connecting the turbine wheels at Fair
mount with the Corinthian avenue reservoir, is
now in working order and yesterday water was
passing through it at the rate OF from 10, 600
water is supplied by the three turbine wheels in
the new wheel-house, TO which are attached six
pumps The completion Of this connection
enables the Chief Engineer to stop the Spring
Garden works until the weather gets hot, and
supply the entire city, except Kensington and
the TWentyiourth Ward, from the Fairmount
Works.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-30

REMOVAL OF NUIsANCEs. - The Com
mittee on Health of Councils have inspected all
books, papers, ETC., at the office of the Board of
Health, aud reported that Of the $780, 900 appro-
prated TOR special sanitary purposes Sll, ,57FOI
had been expended up to the LIST of May, the
principal portion beng for the payment Of
salaries Of i've clerks and twenty-seven Sanitary
inspectors. The report also states that up to
May the inspectors had reported 9lO5 nuisances,
and the citizens 670 making a total of 1856.
OF these there were lO3 Streets 6 sewers; 10 gut
ters; alleys; IA courts; docks; Ill houses;
473 yards; $40 cellars; 4492 full privies; l76 foul
do; l22 leaky do. II water-closets; III drains;
20e alleys; 80 hog pens; 81 horse stables; 27 COW
stables; l0l manure heaps; 81 vacant lots; rag
and bone shops; 2 factories; "a slaughter houses
and yards; q ponds of wafer; l bone and bone.
boiling factory; 20 cellar residences; and SO dead
animals; making total of 1878. or these, 2l92
were removed by owners of different premises.
Total number OF complaints returned as now
complied with, and placed in Uhe hands of the
Health Officer, l2t6. There has been paid into
the City Treasury for permits to clean privy
wells, declared to be nuisances upon eXamina-
tion of Inspectors, from November 49, 1865. to
May !, 1866, S526O53, and $500 for extra licenses
issued.