davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25
VARIETIES.

The Philadelphia Bullstin remarks aas
although DR.. Craven writes most pshetic
account of JEFF. Dayis's imprisonment and ia
particularly strong on the horrors of hs being
ironed, he shows tn t J. d. was ruffies to such
an extent that it would have been impossible
to smooth him down without ironin, him.
The New York Eoeniny Posts informed
BY agentleman of veracity, that ne iong-dis-
puted question of the authorship 5f the popu-
Lar song, Rock me to Sleep, Mosaer," has heen
settled in favor Of Mr.. A. NJ. W. Ball, of Eliza.
beth, Nj. It would be worth something to
know where that veraoious gentlemen got his
information.
Gen Meade is In Washington preparing his
report on the Fenian invasion.
z--George Francis Train spoke at the fair In
Washington, and concluded with a request for
cheers for the President and his policy, which
the audience declined to give.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25
Cotton Lands :

THE subscriber has for sa several desirable Cot
Il ton Plantations in South Carolina, Georgia aad
Ala anna. Some of them well stocked with Cat
tie, Horses, Mules and all the necessary requires
mens Of rst class Plantation, and will be old with
OF without the present crops; that will under ordi-
nary circumstances yield large portion OF the sum
required to purchase.
tim SEsR LANDS. Some choice larGls in vir-
glnia, North Carolina, and Georgia. heavily TIMBER
ed with Oak an Glow Pine
22Do acres OF selected Prairie and Timber Lands in
Missouri, located on Mission run and re ily access
ibie with st. Louis and other large markets.
All ofthe above lmls are in he lthy locations ac-
oessible by Raiir, ad WATER and can be purchas-
ed on such reas Snabe terms as 20 offer great indu e.
ments to any pc son wishing to engage in producing
the great staples Of Cotton, tsce, Ioblcco or Manu-
factory Lumber.
ALSO, Lumber and Flour Mills, with several hum
dred square miles of Timber limits convenient 70 the
River st. Lawrence, Canada last.
FOR Inns, and circulars containg specific prices
and full particulars, applyto fN'
T JOHN G. C.PROCTER,
June 10 -eodf LIME ST.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25
THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival Of the Steam .hsp Germania at
New York.

New York.
NEW YORK, June "a.
The steamship German:a, from Southamp-
ton june 18th, arrived this evening.
The steamships Tripoli, City Of Dublin, and
Pierre, from New York, aad arrived out.
The news by the Germania is meagre.
GREAT BRITAIN. -
The Times says, an opinion seems to have
arisen that after last weeks experience, no Sc
rious opposition will be made to oppose the
seven pounds franchise.
1g1 FRANCE.
La France believes the rumors of an ex-
pecled Imperial message and the issue of q
new loan are uniounded, and says. SHOULD NJ
Ronhen be questioned on the policy of the
Government, he will only repeat the Sd OF
May declaration"
Marshall O'DonneI hassexpressed an ooin-
ON that the year 1865 will not pass without
Spain having to defend her territory.
ITALY.
In the Chamber OF Deputies the first article
OF the bill for the suppression of all religious
bodies thloug lout Italy, was almost unani-
mousIy adopted.
The passport system has been introduced
The Emperor has started for the headquar-
ters OF the army of the north.
HUNGARY.
Much distress prevails throughout the King
dom.
SAN PRUSSIA. s#a
The Minister of the Interior has been de-
puted by the King to reply to the various ad-
dresses in favor of peace. sHe regrets the alb
sence Of devotion which characterized the
Brestan addres.
The convocation of the Halstein estates by
Austria has not been annulled by Austria.
The Austrian Ambassador has not left Ber-
lin.
BAVARIA.
The popular agitation against Prussia in
creases The Ultra Montana party is desirous
that Bavaria should take part with Austria.
Efforts are being made TO cause the King to
change his Ministry who maintain the policy
OF declaring against the power that shall COM
menee the war.
THE DUcHIEs.
Austria has protested against the entry of
the Prussians into Holstein, declaring such
e'Hn TO be violation OF the Gastein Conven-
ton.
Ane Prussians have occupied Brunstedt,
Horst and ltzehoe, and viii occupy immedi-
Gen. Monteuffel had arrived at Itzehoe.
Prussia has appointed Baron Scheel Plessen
President OF Schleswig. He has issued a proc
lamation stating that Gen. Monteuffel viii
proceed against any acts which Prussia re-
CARDS as illegal on the part of the former GOV
ernmant or the Estates about to meet. The
opening OF the Estates is expected with much
anxiety. Prussia will not permit the meeting
in any part OF Holstein.
Gen. Monteuifel has issued proclamation
stating that the King of Prussia intends, in
conformity with the principle of the unity OF
both Duchies, to convoke the estates OF Schles-
wig Hoisten in order to prepare for this unity.
The necessary preparations for this convoca-
ton have been made.
THE PRINCIPALITIs.
The Chamber has rejected the proposal for
an issue Of SS2,0G0,000 In forced currency.
TURKEY.
Omar Pasha has assumed command of the
army OF the Danube.
One s'u's.oa deaths from cholera had occur
ed at Dejeddah.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25
Withdrawal of Rev. z. Thompson.

Withdrawal of Rev. z. Thompson.
The following letter, which we find in the
last number OF the Gospel Banner comes rath-
er late to our read RS but better late than new
er. The editor of the Banner says he has re-
ceived similar letters from others, declining to
be considered candidates for the office of Gov
ernor, but at this late hour, thinks it best to
withhold them from publication.
WEST WATERvILLE, June, 1e, 1866.
wish to inform the public through the
Banner. that TOO, must decline being a can
Gidate for Governor of Maine 1t must be
that the people oil this State are very desirous
of taking a Universalist minister for their next
Governor. Br. Dillingham; has declined being
candidate and given his reasons; and Br.
Drew has declined and given his reasons, and
now decline and give my reasons. And
here they Iollow:- sss
l. am no polticirn. I never meddIe with
politics except to set the sins of politician. "in
order before them" 1 never attended a DO
litical convention but once, and then by mvi-
tatlon OF some OF the leading spirits to offer
prayer. 1t was many years ago, and the con-
vention OF party wnich was then on PRAYING
glound, and SO went and prayed for them. /
should not think of doing so now.
2.1'want no more Office. Ihaye had trial
OF the honor and responsibility OF "place and
power" and wish to be excused hereafter
Last year the good people OF School District
No. IL in Auburn, nv native place, wishing
no aoubt to bes.ow upon me some mark Of
taeir respect, chose me school agent" was
not at the meeting and had no op ooriunity to
"decline," SO conc.uned to "se.ve to the best
of my ability" 1 hired the "schoolmarrn"
and the "scnoolmaster," had the fuel prepared,
the house put in order, furnished broom, a
chair, paii and tin dipper, &C.. &C., and 1
found such burlen OF care and responsible
ty in holding and discharglng the duties of
the Office, that made up my mind to avoid
in future everything OF the kind.
NowI hope the pubic will regard this fe-
fusai to be a candidate for the Office of Gov
ernor of Maine, as sincere, and the reasons
given as genuine and true, and not suspect me
OF tearing that l should lack votes on the
second Monday in September. lido not pant
Office, L haze tried ID.
Hoping to see you before long, and that the
State OF Maine may find somebody for Gov
ernor, subscribe myself, as ever, = n
Yours, z. THOMPSON.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25

LIE CHAMPION TRoUPE.-The great min
s'rei troupe OF Burgess, PrenderSast g. Lame,
nua nu give one Of their popular concerts at
srslns Ts Hall on Thursday evening next.
- ,nis company's performances are frst-class
: :, Always call out crowded and fssbion,, Ia
, $500. M, cool Burgess Is undoubtedly the
greatest Ethiopian commedian IN the 49,. s-e
sion, and when ere added sroh s n.l pio'e
ohSriey Gardner T. B. Prenderga,t, I, o. p
sweet, Frank Bowles. Harry French Hon.
bricks, Stone and the Utica bows, we can
promise our readers an entertainment orioi.
aal, novel and attractive.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25
.oR1LA.ND AND TICINITY.
New Aax..,ssemenfs To-day

New Adver, Elements To-day
dversised L tiers w. "av.s.
Impr we'd Oh oao.
Corns-i r. Emanuel.
Auction Sale-E NJ. Patteu.
Piano Forte-Miss Helm W. Jordan.
Wanted-Agents.
FIR Sale.
Fine SC re to Let
t. Contractors and Builder3.
Real Lstate for Sale.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25

DELEGATES AT LARaE.-Messrs. Nathan
"eoD' Benjamin KinRsbury, Jr, and Andrew
spring were elected, on Saturday, as the dele
gates at large from this city to the District
convention OF Union Republicans, to be hol-
len at Saco tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25

A MARROW EscAPE.-A South Paris cor
respondent informs US that while some work.
men were engaged in sinking pits for water
reservoirs in that village, on Friday, the ed,
when at the depth Of fourteen feet, large
bank caved in burying Mr.. Bennett and
Henry L. Green. the former partially, and the
latter completely, in sand and gravel. BY the
active and timely assistance OF some energetic
men, they were relieved in the course OF an
hour from their per;lous and uncomfortable
situation. They received no serious injury,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS Is published
vry day. 5un lay excepted lat So Exchange Street,
Po:aand, N. A. ROSTER, Proprietor.
TRRMs:-Eight Dollarf year in advance.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS, is published at the
"a place every Thursday morning at Sz.VV year,
, n Jarlably in advance.

RATES OF ADyEfsTIsING.-One inch OF space, In
lie lgt In Of column, constitute square
>l.50 per square daily hrst week % cents per
we j. after: three nscrtions or less S100 contnu-
In every Other day after first week, 80 CENTS
Halt sluare three insertions less 75 cents; one
week ssfse0s so cents per week after.
Un Ter head OF "AMUsEMENTs," $500 per square
per week: three insertions or less, Sf50.
ESPECIAL NOTICES." S1.25 per square first inser-
ton ami 25 cts. per square for each subsequent in
Rertion; square, $1.00 first Insertion, is cts.
ea ci subsequent insertion.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STA Z
PRESS" (which has large circulation in every p: r.
of the State) for Sl00 per square for first nser n
and so cents per square tor each subsequent inst T.
lion.
~ JOB PRINTING, of every description, e> e.
cuted with dispatch; and all business pertaining
lion Is ah0ve
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25

90. GA meeting Of this Company will te
held at their armory told City, HalD this
Monday. evening at s o'clock. Citizens desir-
lag to assist the Company in procuring deco
rations, notices &c, for their coming para6e
;an find a subscription paper at 174 Middle
sfraaf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25

WE are Indebted to the City Auditor for a
'opy OF the Mayors Address and the Annual
Aeports OF the several Departments of the
Jity Government for the last financial wear.
which have been bound up in neat pamph-
Let volume.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25

THF GALAxy.-Number five of this semi
monthly magazine for July, has been received
= the bookstore OF Messrs. Davis Brothers.
ms periodical is gaining public tavor by the
'oautiiul manner in which it Is got up, and
Inc interesting nature of its contents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25
WasIinason Correspondence.

NEW YORK, June 20.
The Posts Washington dispatch SAYS it is
reported that Chief Justice Chase has decided
against the project for funding the public
debt in long term bonds to be exempt from
taxation.
1t is understood in Washington that the
widsw OF Gen. Iturbide has obtained assuran-
ces from Napoleon that her child, now in the
hands Of Maximilian shal be returned to her,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25

PORTLAND MECHANIC BLUEs.-The pres
'nt and past members of this time-honored
,ofps WIN celebrate its 59th anniversary to-
lay, 1T pleasant. by an excursion to the islands.
The steamer will leave Custom House wharf
1t 8 o'clock this morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25
The ShG king of Jeff Davis.
Canadian ATa,rs.

NEW YORK June 24
A Montreal dispatch to the Herald states
that skirmish occurred on Friday evening
near Pigeon Hill, between Fenian reconnoi-
tering party and an outpost OF British troops.
The Fenians retreated across the line. No
lives were lost. 5 II
An Ottawa, Cenada, dispatch states that the
volunteers have been Iii charged, with COM
piimentary order from Gen. Napier.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25

FoRE1GN ExPoRTs.-The total value of
Foreign Exports from this port last week
amounted to s25, ,4S1.49. Included in the ship
ments were 81 box shocks, 3,9s7 shocks and
heads, 900 pairs headings, 10000 shingles,
479,7ss feet lumber, 800 empty casks, 200 bar
rels -four, and Sc packages sundry merchan-
disc t........sI t-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25

PERsoNAL.-We learn from the Bangor
Wing that Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, VINO has
been in that city two or three weeks connnea
by an attack Of rheumatism, Is now abe 70
ride out, and win probably soon recover suf-
ficently to return to hIs official duties in Eos
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25
In Memoriam.


works do follow th.m." On Friday morning
last, in Gorham, at the residence of her son,
Rev. Stephen c. Strong, Mrs. Maria Chester,
widow of the late Lewis Strong, Esq, Of
Northampton, Mass, quietly and sweetly de-
parted this life and entered upon her eternal
rest.
She was born in Wethersfeld, Connecticut,
in 1791, was married in 1910 at the cary age
Of nineteen, and resided in Northampton
fifty-four years. She was the mother of ten
children, four only Of whom survive her. Her
husband, son OF the late Gov. Strong of Mas
sachusetts died in October, 1858, when she at
once took up her abode in Gorham.
On Friday afternoon, funeral services were
held at Gorham, select portions of Scripture
being read, brief remarks upon death as the
common inheritance and in beautiful allusion
TO sha e..~-aescr of tine deceased being made,
and feryent and impressive prayer offered by
Rev. DR.. Carruthers of Portland, when the
remains were borne to the depot to be con-
veyed to Northampton and deposited in the
family tomb.
1t were difficult to present comprehensive
view OF, much less fully to dellneate, devout
and godly life in the narrow space herein assign
ed. Indeed, neither pen nor tongue can ade-
quately describe such Life in whatever form
The delicate relations of daughter, wifi !,
mother, friend, were fulfilled with singular t.
deity in the life Of Mrs. Strong, while the
graces Of gentleness, meekness and tenderness
were blended in sweetest harmony. A prom
inent trait in her character, early developed
and assiduously cultivated, was unse. .f5hne3s
the basis and essence OF the Christian life.
Its manifestations were apparent through her
entire history, and never clearer than in her
last moments. Forgetfulness of self and a
lively interest in the happiness of others, not
alone of her own family and immediate con-
nections, but also of neighbors and of the
church and people over whom her beloved son
so faithfully and acceptably ministers, charac-
terized her life to its very close.
We may not so far intrude upon the sacred
ness of the domestic enclosure as to repeat
the tender and loving expressions which fell
from her gentle lips touching the welfare of
those BY whom she was surrounded in her
new home. But they win be remembered by
surviving friends as treasures Of :
| "-love and light"
For her to live was Christ, and 10 die was
gain; and while her absence will be deeply
felt and long lamented, the remembrance OF
her many virtues will ever afford solace as
well as stimulus to the imitation of her
beautiful and sanity example.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25

-O'Leary, gazing with astonishment upon
an elephant, in menagerie, asked the keeper,
--"what kind of a baste is that atm hay with
his tail?" $3.50
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25
New Advertisements
Letters Remaining Unclaimed

TN THE POST OFFICE AT PORTLAND, State
Il of Maine, 18th day Of June, 1866.
sg- To obtain any or these etters, the applicant
must call for "Adrsrtised Letters" give the date on
tits list. andp y ONE CENT for advertising.
Er If not called for within ONE MONTH, they will
be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25

Ipcrrpr --The testimonial lecture to Rev.
Henry Giles viii be delivered this evening at
Tho Coparess square Universalist Church, by
NJ r. ]. Nichols OF Boston. There viii be
come excellent music ON the occasion, by Mr..
bennett and his twelve assistants. The lec-
ture will commence at O'Clock. The subject
is The Compensations of War;"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25

NEW YORK, June %.
Twomore new cases OF cholera are report
ed to day, bnt the patients are said to be re-
covering. ECi1os 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25
Fine Store to Let.

RARE char ce is offered TO parties by purchasing
N small stocs to secure of the best stores in
this city, For particulars call at 355 Congress Street.
juneo5tt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25
Notice.

- Notice. aULI
rNH4 Tsigned hereby give notice that portion
II tle cBbwork at the southerly end Ofv g
Bridge will he remove on Monday the 10th Instant
fIr the purpose of nlling in and making solid the
onhery end of said BRIDGE and all persons in trav-
further notice. -
j. NJ ROBINSON,
GEO. F. HENLEY,
axsrtt ry H. S JACKSON,
Selec men of Cape Elizabeth.
cape 4 izabeth' April Is. 1866 ap14H
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25
Portland Athenaum.

FNHE Annual Meeting Of the Pronr;ators ot the
IL Portland Atheneum will be held al tbe library
Room, on Plumb Street, on WkDNLSDAY. june
9th. at u O'Clock, p. M. oAS
NATHAN WEBB, Secretary
May 80, 1866. M may$1dtuissjus7
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25
American Temperance Alliance,

Am6f1cdn Temperance Alliance.
A large and interesting meeting, in connec.
ton with the above organization, was held IN
the City Hall on Saturday at O'Clock, P h.
Besides laboring with the adults it seeks to
influence the young, in Sabbath and public
schools; and even among shoe blacks and des.
titute children, Bands OF Hope are formed.-
Some 1900 children were present, hun
dleds of whom received medals, for beine
firm to their pledge, during the past twelve
months. Rev. Dr. Smythe, from New York,
was called upon to preside. He opened the
meeting by an intere ting address, rlvetin,
the attention of the children, while he clearly
brought out the truth OF an old saying, apre-
vention Is better than cure" The novel way
n which the Doctor iliustr tied the mater
proved that while he Is amous for moving
aGults both to tears and lau ,hter, he can ais,
a6aot him elf to the young.
Mr.. Revel followed by first singing, very
beautifully, a temperance melody and playin,
his concertina to the delight Of the children.
He then gave one Of his truly remarkable ju
venile speeches, showing how much good ma, .
be done by little girls and boys. He thel
commenced giving away his medals. 1t wa
indeed grand sight; surrounded by smilin.
faces, beaming with pleasure, he gave thest
tokens of approval, which many of the girl
andboys at once placed upon their breasts hay
ing come prepared with white ribbon for thai
purpose. Several girls and boys 7ere all the
time engaged as Secretaries, taking the name
OF those who intended to enter the field foi
medals next year. Surely one can but wisl
success to sreh work, and pray God to ble.s
the children. Several ladies and gentlemen
were on the platform. evidently pleased with
the proceedings. Many thanks are due to the
worthy Mayor of Portland, for his kindness il
granting the use of the hail free.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25

PAMTrNas.-Catalogues of the oil paint
inss to be offered at auction tomorrow, may
be had at the rooms Of Messrs. E. NJ. Patten
& Co., where the paintings are on exhibition
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-25
New Advertisements.
REAL ESTATE !
MUST BE SOLD 1

THE state Of the health of the undersigned induces
him to offer the following desert ed pI perty up
on such terms that cannot fail to ensure their speedy
sale:-
Ga The soutberly half OF the House and Lot No.
Es: 10 Wilmot street. near Congress-lot 40 by 95-
NF.t fourteen Rooms; it is now occupied for Board
ing house.
90 The new one and half storied House with 'ot
E4i front OF the observatory, between Monument
1G1Aand Congress reefs.
<sFA One nalf of the modern built II stored House
sou heriy haf of the block, containing egnt
rovms-has brick cistern OF filtered water.
g. Two storied modern built House On lincoln
Es;,.l st eet, near the Ja-contans eleven ilnsIed
te--lot ~ BY loo feet.
a. Two storied Houss No. "a Murjoy street
E;iii| modein built-lot 40 by so. viii be sold at
.aE,s:.AE bargain
f@;A III one and q half ssoried House, 80 Mon
,.:I treal street-sx finished Lot IS By e6.
.kss:A Will be sold cheap.
o. he Brick u storied House No. 90 North St.,
EMN:;iilin bl>cs. HAS fine EloSe and Frui Gar
49, zen, with an alb inilnce of Fruit tIess, AID
haru and soft wa er. The lot contains about Oae-
aa II acre. The prospect rom the Heuse is unsur-
M.ula;ls being in lull view.
A nne Lot On NDrth scree., No. 7-12) Sy 14o feet
one OF the best lots upon which to build on tie hil
mas an OLD house anu barn upon It's in close prox
unity to the Horse Railroad.
Also te s.SebastoPOol" property, 50 called,
Sta eets, location f,l te e. ection OF wholesale
JoDbnS house OF Manufac 5ory.
Also One Hundred House Lots
In rious parts OF the city, sizes and prices to suit
purchasers.
Wharf Property
Connected with the Grand Trunk Railway, on East
Commercial street. Also WhaIf lots 10 OF franklin
street on back We, wen located for Coal and Wood
Yards, aid tor Manufacturing purposes.
A.s.-abous 25J 1000 feet Of Linl the lower side
OF tile Eastern Promelslie. Ths Lets af1rd fine
opportunity for investments, they will s)ld low
and tue growth Of the city will s)ol make demand
Ior building lois. When thsse may be sod at good
profit. The Lots vi i lind min d tie sale as soon
as he Go. .ernme.t deci es to locae the Basin FIR
lron-clads SO car this vicinity, as is now talked Of
Now is the time for Bargains that may not again
occur Call Immediately at my Office, corner Middle
an Exchange Streets, Up Stairs.
MOSES GOULD.
N. B.-My health being such that am unable to
atend to business but portion OF the time, have
engaged the services OF MIR. MM H. JERRIs, who
viii attend to the business for the present. at
my Office. G E+ NJ GOULD.
Portland, June 25, 1856. 1wed3weod.