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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-07-28
Serious ARRAY i'm HeIIis.

A quarrel between two old men in Hollis,
both said to be over sixty, eliminated Satur-
day in desperate rencounter. Yesterdays
Star gives the following particulars:
The parties to the affair were Mr.. E. B.
Gould and Mr.. Jelison. A dispute existed
as to the managing control of patch or gar
den on the farm of Mrs. Bradbury, Mr.. Jelli-
son being in the employ of this lady, and dis
putting some asserted rights OF Gould. On
Tuesday afternoon Jellison was quitting up
some hay at Mrs. Bradbury's, when Gould
came upon him with club cut from hand
spike, about three feet long. It is said that
Gould waited until his victim had dropped his
pitchfork and taken up rake, when he at
tackled him. Jellison Becoming aware OF the
danger, was prompt in the use of his rake
which was short and heavy one, striking
Gould a downward blow, pealing his face and
one side Of his scalp and inficting several ter
rible gashes with the long heavy teeth Gould
recovered from the shock and struck q heavy
blow at Jellison, which was partially warded
off by tbs latters arm, which was nearly bro
ken. The next blow of the club felled him
and Gould's knee was planted on his breast,
in which position the unequal fight was con-
tinued until some neighbors interferred. Jel-
lison was terribly choked and beaten, while
Gould's face was scratched and torn till it is
almost unacceptable. 1t is said that Gould
threatened to make an end of Jellison even
after the separation. The latter's case is con-
sidered doubtful, his physician deeming his
chances of dying or recovery about even.
Gould was still at large on Thursday.
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II NIl4f. NJIF3l J 8EIt " III
The Plan of the CITY.

= II 4
We publish this morning the report, of the
City Engineer, and again invite attention to
his recommendations respecting the plan Of
the burnt district. Nobody who carefully ex-
amines this report with the aid of Mr.. Beck
ett's excellent map, published with the las'
edition of the city directory, can fail to see
that most if not all, these recommends ions,
would if adopted lead to desirable improve
ments. The plan of the city was tolerable
before, but it will hardly be commended that it
could not be bettered. Each of Mr.. GoodelTs
suggestions ought to be considered first on
the simple ground Of public convenience
Would change be desirable, and If SO is Mr..
Goodell's proposition the best that can be of.
cred vi. go =. - .,a3.5 nois s5.e5g 1 ~ a. 3
After that question is settled.in each case,
comes the question of expense. We do not
advocate lavish expenditure for this purpose,
though something might fairly enough be
sacrificed to secure great and permanent adj
vantages. But Mr.. Goodel claims that all
the improvements he advocates may be Sc
cured WITHOUT COST. If this is so, there is
no reasonable objection to thorough revision
of the plan of that district which now lies
before us blank waste, and the conservatism
which clings to the old alleys and lanes, il
such conservatism there is, is purely senti-
mental. ,f,o5 ~ 4 -f4r89 lard 9at ic1aa u 81 s.a
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Report of the Judiciary Commit.
tee i'm Relation to Jeff Davis.
Appointments Confirmed.

IA 4o4 WASHINGTON, July ~.
The Judiciary Committee have made a re-
port IN which they say it is notorious that
jeff Davis was guilty of crimes of treason ac-
cording to the Constitution and laws of the
United States, and the Committee are of the
opinion that there are no obstacles toa speedy
and impartial trial, which cannot be removed
by legislation. They say the evidence in the
possession OF the Committee, connecting JEFF
Davis with the assassination of President Lin
coin, iustifies them in saying there is probable
cause to believe he was privy to measures
which led to the commission of the deed, but
the Investigations which have been made by
the War Department and the Committee have
not resulted in placing the Government in
possession of all the facts in the case. 1t is
probable, however, the further prosecution of
the investigation by the Committee and by the
officers of the Government will result finally
in the full developement of the whole transac-
ton. r-., -rr
The capture of the rebel archieves has put
the Government in possession of mass of
letter, papers and documents of various kinds.
only portion of which has as yet been ex-
amined.
The Senate has confirmed the following
Postmasters in Maine: =.
Alfred L. Skinner, Bucksport; Benjamin G..
Dennison, Brunswick 81 James M. Deering,
Saco; Samuel s. Thurlow, Belfast; Miles G.
Andrews, Rockland; Nelson G. Falco, Thorn
aston; Dwight Barnard, Calais; Charles C.
Norton, EaStpOrt. .-.----- ------.-
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Commencement, Week at Rrur.v;cI

Commencement Week at Brunswick,
The exercises of commencement week at
Bowdoin College will begin with the bacca-
.auriate sermon by Prof. VIM. Smyth, to-mor-
row at 4P. M. The prize defamation of the
Junior class comes off Monday evening An
Grafton will be delivered before the literary So
cieties by Hon. Coos. billiard, of Boston, at
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. A grand concert
will be given in the evening by Gilmore's band,
assisted by Madame Marietta Gozzanibu, late
of Maritzek's troupe.
Wednesday is Commencement Day. A meet
Ing of the alumni will be held at Massachu-
sets Hall, Immediately after the Commence
ment dinner to wait and act upon a report
upon the Memorial Hall. The Phi Beta Kap-
pa meeting will be held at the Medical Hall
Thursday morning. at o'clock; address at
the church at half past 10. by Rev. Alexander
Mckenzie, of Augusta The Maine Histori-
cal Society will meet at their library at s A.
M. The public exercises of Glass Day will be-
gin at half past 1, at the church. The exam
nation of candidates for admission will begin
Friday morning at Q O'Clock, at the Medical
Hall. p =. 100. ~. 4.
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PORTLAND AND VICINITY.

Prof Samuel Harris, d. D., Theological Sem
mary Bangor, win preach on Sunday morning
next. .r3a tia aha ~ ,tte sciifHnsa = e 5{Hb' :
The Second Parish Church and Society win wor-
ship tomorrow at O'Clock, P. NJ, In State Street
Church. Dr.. Carruthers will preach. g,., +
Members OF the Pearl Street Un1versalist Society.
are notified, that arrangements have been made for
public worship in connection with the Society of the
First Parish, at their Church.
Rev Dr.. E. 81. Chaplin, Of New York, viii preach
at the First Parish Church tomorrow morning and
evening.
The Second Parish sabbath School viii meet at
room in High School, (entrance on Congress street.
at IL past 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning.
The members of the Third Parish and Bethel Sab
bath Schools are invited to meet at the High School,
entrance on Congress street. tomorrow, at O'Clock
r. M. Children not connected with any Sabbath
School, are invited to meet with them. ac0z n .
Services at Preble Chapel every Sunday. Preach
ing forenoon and afternoon. Prayer meeting In the
evening at halt past Z o'clock. Sunday School at
. p. M. Seats free. ig s s. w - -
Rev; J. E. Walton win preach at Park Street
Church tomorrow morning. ni f>ala @ ea7 IL 8s a
Rev. w. B. Hayden will preach tomorrow after
noon, at O'Clock, in the Park Street Church n9oeo
The members of the African Methodist Episcopal
Church and Society, who lost their place of worship
Street M E. Church, until they obtain place Of
worship. .53a
A meeting Of the Spiritualsts will be held at the
residence of Mr. Asa Hanson, 352 Congress street.
ouAudy Iorenoon, aG Iva OclOck
Miss Clark proposes to speak "The Ration ale Of
Religion" near the North end of behring's Bridge,
tomorrow, at O'Clock, p. M. VI ETI
The Sabbath School connected with the First Bap-
list Church will meet tomorrow at 1-2 past p M,
IN the Girls High School room; entrance on Cum
berland street. H-a ne tGef -TsT s11 Z
The Pearl Street Universalst Sabbath School win
assemble at the First Parish Church. Congress street
on Sabbath afternoon, at o'clock. Any one having
Library or Service Books, win please bring them
with them ta % r. E2a = 5lT7sr : . n
The Allen Mission Sunday School will meet al
their tent on Alder street, between Cumberland and
Oxford streets Rev. G. f. Allen will speak at the
close. ~ .[.f s. -, = - = 80.
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Heroic sERv1cE.-No public mention ha

HEROIC SERvIcE.-No public mention has
been made Of the valuable services rendered
at the late fire by Capt. William Willard of
tug-boat Uncle Sam, who took from his steam
er the portable force pump and her crew, and
some sons of the sea who rallied under him,
and fought the fire on the Cross streets below
Cumberland street, and on the south east side
of Oxford street until it was subdued. They
were mainly the saviours of the houses on the
northwest side of Oxford street, and all be-
low it to Back Cove. This indomitable man
and his brave gang of sailors worked fearless
ly in the midst of the hot fire of the burning
buildings, with ropes pulling down outbuild-
ings, driving stream from his force pump
wherever they could find water, moving the
pump from well to well as water in each gave
out, without rest or food for eight hours un-
till the fire was entirey got under. zcshE
Such hereto devotion of this valiant band
for the public good, deserves the highest
praise, and the devout thanks of the owners
of houses below Oxford street for their great
and successful exertions in saving them. @ >
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The Duty of the Hour.

E 5s. ,.a = +, 2,' PORTLAND, July ~, 1866.
To the Editor of the Press: a}ftn ooz9 aiaew Ha
Inotice by the acts of several persons, that
they are disposed to ridicule all that may be
done or suggested by the present City Council
and its subordinates by way of improving and
identifying our once splendid, but now DESC
late city. Is this acting the part of wise men
in this terrible disaster, when all the citizens
as one man should rally to the support of the
constituted authorities? Your City Council
needs your sympathies and your help. The
business of an hundred years is crowded into
a single day, and demands instant and decided
action-not for this day alone but for another
hundred, or perhaps score of hundreds of
years to come. Every citizen owes it to him
self and to future generations to see to it that
wise counsel prevails. Those who are poor
to-day may be rich tomorrow, and should
therefore have voice in that for which they
may have to pay in future years, and those
who are rich to-day may be poor tomorrow,
but should not be refused a hearing on account
of anticipated misfortunes. 4s9' ..5 .1 II
There have been proposed to the City Coun-
Gil very radical changes In our streets, as it
may appear to-day and from our present stand
point, and these are charges that every citizen
of Portland who has the welfare of the city at
heart should consider we'll Let this be done
in fair and honorable manner; let not self
interest prevail against better judgment; let
all the citizens strive to aid and support their
overworked City Government by wise counsel
by kind words, by mutual advice and consul
tation. Let every citizen make it his especial
business TO look at plans of proposed improve
ments, study them well and carefully, and al
ways fairly and with desire to advance the
best interests of our city in the time to come,
and advise the city authorities as his best judg-
ment may dictate; but above all, remember
that ridicule is the fools agument.
.5- t..F ) l7ts r-iT IT,. CITIZEN.
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"A Just Claim Allowed.

We arc pleased to see that Congress has
passed bill awarding $4,000 to the owners
of the barque Maria Henry for detention and
damages in not fulfilling government con-
tract in, 1865. This was secured through the
perseverance of Capt. George Hearn, agent
and principal owner, against the expectation
of many, who thought the claim could not be
pressed through Congress, however just.
The Captain who made up his own papers,
and managed his case without the aid of a
lawyer, or a lobby member" speaks in the
highest terms of the valuable assistance rem
dered by Messrs. Lynch and Fessenden, OPP
pressed as they were with public business.
Contrary to his expectation, founded on cur
rent reports) he found Senator Fessenden APP
proachable and patient, and disposed to rem
er him all necessary ad vice and help at all
times 81 sad l,afi baa oH ;tnG i
The committees of the House and Senate
separately examined the claim with great
scru tiny, and though opposed in general to
appropriations for private claims yet after
close examination, felt it their duty to report
and speak in favor of this. 81 & I,
Z - 80 A SHIP OWNER.
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I BARBARoUs CRUELTY.-A voluminous re-
port has been received by Gen. Howard from
Gen. Terry, concerning the cruelties practiced
by Mrs. Henry Abrahams, of King Williams
County, Virginia, upon her servants. 4 The
matter came to light through investigation
set on foot about a month ago. The reports
show that on the I'd of June freed girl
named Martha Ann, aged II, was brought
to a hospital in Richmond Ill The surgeon
states that there were upon her body seven
ulcers, all the result of burns, and all produc-
ed within two three weeks: the largest was
nearly two inches in diameter. In addition
to these, her entire body was almost covered
with scars, some old and some covered with
recent scales, some the result of burns, and
some the result Of whipping. She had been
SO abused that she was scarcely able to give
expression to an intelligent idea. The inves-
legation made before the Judge Advocate at
Richmond proved that this monster, Mrs.
Abrahams, whom half the lawyers of the
city volunteered to defend, has within the
last few years been the cause of the death of
four of her negro servants. M ID sg,sa.s~
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Whereas, it has pleased the All Wise Provi-
dence that one of the Members of this Lodge
should be taken away from us and from life
under circumstances of the most painful ma
ture, and whereas our fellow member had en-
deared himself to us all by his honorable char
acter and his faithful observance of all his re
lations to the Lodge and its Members. And
this Lodge desiring to make some expression
on this sad occasion it is therefore s2al
Resolved that this Lodge has heard with deep
and painful regret OF the sad, sudden death Of
our beloved Brother SAMUEL Fl. BELL, and
while we are filled with sorrow at the intelli-
gence, we would nevertheless bow with rever-
ence and submission to that inscrutible Provi-
dence whose eye is over all events, who is able
to bring good out of evil, and who administers
consolation to all of his afflicted children.
Resolved that this Lodge bears testimony to
the honorable character of our departed Broth
er, and to his vigilance and fidelity in the dis
charge of all the duties and obligations which
devolved upon him as a member of this Lodge.
Resolved that the Lodge feels deeply the loss
sustained by the family Of our late Brother and
that we offer the tsibute of our unfeigned SYM
pathy with them in their great bereavement
and pray that this dispensation may be 1sancti-
fed to them and that He who marks the fall of
a sparrow, will over-rule this sad afflfctiOn to
their everlasting good, and that He who binds
up the broken hearted, will even now visit them
with His most gracious consolation.
Resolved that copy of these resolutions be
furnished to the family of the deceased brother
and also be printed in the daily papers.
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By TELEGRAPH.
TO THE DAILY PRESS.
Saturday Morning, July %, 1856.
xxx CONGREss---1st Session.

WASHINGTON, July 81.
$40 SENATE. ~.
Mr.. Sumner offered resolution requesting
the President to communicate such informa-
ton as he may have, concerning the practical
bility OF establishing equal relations between
the British Provinces ana the United States.
Adopted. st9aE os71 "a 5. at@ n.
The non-concurrence of the House in the
report OF the conference committee of the
tariff bill, was announced, and second con-
ference committee ordered.
Mr.. Fessenden called up the bill to author
lie the refunding of taxes passed by the
House yesterday. 1t was passed.
Mr.. Wade moved that the bill for the ad-
mission of Nebraska, be taken up.
Mr. Sumner spoke against the motion and
called the yeas and nays. The motion pre-
vailed "a to 9. g5.ss sr s..f4 .s.I ..dt
The bill amending the neutrality laws was
received from the House and referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs. -
The bill distributing the awards for the
capture OF the assassins of the late President
President. was received from the House and
referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
The bill passed by the House yerterday to
amend the 18th section of the internal reve-
nue. law Of June Goth, 1854, was received and
passed. -fltI 0FfllAof
The consideration of the bill to admit Ne
braska, was resumed. ss.ss.:..a1
An amendment was adopted that the char
ter should not be sold or disposed of for any
existing railroad companies. The bill as
amended was engrossed, and other business
was proceeded with during the engrossment.
Mr. BARTLETT presented report Of the ju-
dietary COMMITTEES, on the subject of the COM
plicity OF JEFF. Davis in the assination of Pres
i6Qnf T.pon, ho 0rIo ~, 10
printed, = az Law ..ldsa7AH = y
The amendments of the Senate to the de-
hciency bill were referred to the Committee
on Appropriations. The bill providing for
increased revenue from imported wool was
passed. 1t was offered last Monday by Mr.,
Brigham.
The bill passed RENTING duties on goods
from ports that contributed for the relief oil
PORTLAND and allowing drawbacks of duties on
lumber and materials for rebuilding that city
The Senates amendments to the Civil APP
preparation bill were then considered. THAI
appropriating 81 100000 for the levees of the
Mississippi was opposed to BY Gen. Banks
who said that when the people placed them
selves on thoroughly loyal footing he would
be willing to vote $25,000,O00 for the Missis-
sippi river. iAiF-'tfs -" Hf-a alf3F
Mr.. Hooper from the Committee on Ways
and Means, reported back with amendments
to the Senate bill to fix the compensation OF
certain Collectors of Customs, etc. One
amendment adds to the provision which fixes
the compensation of the Deputy Collectors,
Deputy Naval Officers, and Deputy Survey
ors of the ports of New York, Boston, New
Orleans and San Francisco, at $500. Anoth-
er amendment gives Custom House Weighers
at Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore, $4,000
per annum. The amendments were agreed
to and the bill passed, 81 to 40. OH
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sUNDRIEs.

The galvanized tariff bill, which hangs FIRE
between the Senate and the House, repeats the
fishing bounties. , 40 Il US ..sa 4
1T appears that Judge Patterson, President
Johnson's son-in-law, took the Confederate
oath and held the Office of judge under the
Confederate government. It is alleged that he
took the oath under protest, and the Senate
may admit him to seat in that body neyerthe-
less. ~ 81 - ,gsa
The Kennebec Journal says the young peo-
pie of that city, assisted by some of the skllful
ones from Portland, gave pleasing public dra-
matte entertainment at Granite Hall, on Fri
day evening last, in aid of the Portland snffer-
erS. -. ~ p. ~ - - ~ a.l-lalllth
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R;nar R.a.d o1 '1s
what he styles two "water shoes" each twelve
feet in length, and about six inches in width.
In the centre of each shoe is a compartment
to slip the foot in and when the latter is put
in place, the shoe is water-tight. Each shoe
is somewhat of the shape of shell boat,
built Of very light material, and sharp at both
ends. When in position they are kept at a
certain distance apart by means of very light
iron bars fore and aft, and draw about an inch
of water. The baggage man proposes to
match himself against any four or six cared
crew IN the United States to row a race of
five or ten miles for one or five thousand dol
lars, he to stand erect in his "water shoes"
die. He desires contest with either the
Poughkeepsie or Newburgh four cared crew.
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4 rr~ NEW YORK, July ~.
/ A special despatch to the World, from Rut-
land, Vt, dated yesterday, says that man
named Giddings has been arrested in Lud-
low, charged with wife poisoning. Giddings
wife died last fall, and though at the time
suspicious were strong against him the mat
ter was hushed up until recently, when the
friends of the deceased had her body exhum-
ed and her stomach analysed. The post NOR
tenn examination showed that strychnine in
large quantities had found its way into her
system, and as she had for some time previ-
GUS to her death been an invalid, and as Gid
dings is known to have purchased strychnine
a few days previous to her death, he has been
arrested and imprisoned on suspicion. He is
ter has been unblemished. His examination
commences tomorrow. ta ~
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The Cholera i'm New York

1t is proposed to close all the districts in
this city infected by cholera. There were no
new cases on Governors Island yesterday.
and all the old ones were considered hopeful.
Diarrhea still prevailed largely among the
men.
The cholera on David's Island is increasing
There were fifteen new cases and three deaths
on Wednesday in the 18th ward, Brooklyn.
The disease is still on the increase; eight
cases and one death being reported.
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ONE of the greatest conveniences that
could be got up by an energetic person just
now would be some sort of temporary Dr.
recfory of those who either lived or did busi-
ness for both) in the burnt district 1t Is
now almost impossible for anybody to find
anybody else.-Star.
Under the head of Removals" In the adj
vertising columns of the Press will be found
tolerably full directory such as our neighbor
suggests. AZ T, s-4 2 SA'F
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New York Market.

new HOrK market. 't
E. a.aqI New YORK. July 81.
Cotton-unchanged; sales /, 100 bales
Flour-State and Western 10 25c higher for
low grades, while all other kinds are dull and (.
heavy; sales $500 bbls. Western S so. South
ern without change; sales 300 bbls. Canada
frmer. 'af az
Wheat-3 Sc higher; sales %, 500 bush Mil
waukee No new 2 90 q 2 05. Amber Michigan
235 for old; 2 10 was refused for very choice
sample of No Milwaukee. White Canada 2 rs.
Corn-sales 5000 bush at Yesterdays prices.
Oats-frmer; sales 2S, 900 bushels. ~
Beef-unchanged; sales $40 bbls
Pork-lower; sales 800 bbls. 70
Lard-steady; sales 450 bbls at Is 20tc.
Butter-quiet.
whiskey-quiet; sales 300 bbls. ? z. '.'a gar r
Rice-quiet.
Sugar-quiet. 7,agf .f.lfa.t " 81. o.4
COffee-dull. sqt.ista F,.l fi-.. ..rra,
Molasses--dull. ~ gal. i've st.-'s .t' utts.r 70
Naval Stores--Spirits Turpentine irregular;
small sales at 6S a zoe. Rosin firm. q ~
Freights to Liverpool ss9ssi 3 & I'D
Gold closed yesterday afternoon at 150s. roo