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The Portland daily press., 1866-06-26
100000

Total Assets, 100000
This Company, which was the first to introduce In
surance against Acc dents in America has perfected
system insuring against Death resulting from Dis
compensation allowed for INJURIES thus combining in
one policy regular Lite Policy and Policy against
Accidents. The rates are very low and are made up
on the ordinary Lite Table, and also Ten Year Nom
Forfeiture Plan.
We would recommend any rites contemplating
Life lnsurance to call upon u.s. o,whom we viii be
glad to give any Information desired in regard to this
most desirable feature N Life Insurance. 367 yearly
Policies nsurng against accidents have been issued
in this city alone in this Co.
Monthly certificates given tor any amount desired,
designed for Tourists. General Accident Tickets, is
sued for one, four and ten days.
This Company is sound and reliable, with three
iourths of a million Assets which are constantly in
creasing The latest sales OF Stock were $3.50, par
value $780,
JOHN e. DOW & SON,
june19dtf @ 80 Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press., 1866-06-26
FOREIGN PORTS.

Ar at Leghorn 18th ult, ship Kit Carson penns,,
Swansea. o-A' eiilen'
s. At Cape Haytien Iith inst, brig Beaver, Croker.
AT yewport E, sth inst. ship Wallace, Carney, tor
AZ Cardiff 9Th inst ships Theobald, Theobald, tor
70 LORD, Prebie, for Kurrachee; Bertha, Humphrey.
for Montevideo: Alec Vennard. Young, and b
Panama; Live Oak, oomDs, for Weiinetom NJ VI
oarque Saml Tarbox, Tarbox, for Baltimore.
New York. iss- - ---1-a' ooAes ioi
At Remedies 18th inst, barques Thomas Fletcher.
Pendieton, for Boston, ldg; Lucy A Nichols Ford.
JENNIE Cobb, Spauldng, for do 18th Walter Iibby'
Tor DO lew days. Mira, Dix, for Boston do sch Maj,
tina Maria, for Portland; and others.
Ar at Cow Bay cB 18th inst.- barque L W Rich,
Cid 18th, barques Lavinia. Davis, New York: Ia
vid Nichols, do: 21st, J II McLaren. Corning. do
Ar at st John NIB I'D inst, suip Corsica, Havener,
New York. e II =
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Per steamer Germania, at New YORK,

lFer steamer Germanla, at New York.
Ar at Liverpool 10th INST, Montana Moore Mobile:
Elwood Cooper, Flint and Ocean. Richardson New
Orleans: Cordelia Morris, st John, NIB; j H Ryer-
son, Patterson, Mobile.
Cid 9th, Il Robinson. Robinson, New York; Poca-
hontas Berry, Philadelphia.
Ar at London 9th, Breeze, Scofeld, New York;
Lorenzo, Merriman Maulmafn. ~ , ). g
:, Ar ct Deal 10th. Anna Blanchard FIN London tor
New York, land proceeded}; 18th, VIM Woodbury.,
Sawyer, Callao for Hamburg
Ar at falmouth 9th, Buns, Crafts. Philadelphia.
Ar at auckland, March 10, Ceres, Norcross, from
Ar at Sydney ~ NSM. March %, Deacon, Reed, San
Cid at Melbourne April Is. Paetolus Tobev for
Calao. aeSoius' Aeoey' iol
G., Ar at Newchwang March q, Lizzie Borps pizer.
o- Ar at Hong Kong April 49, Luzon. Rob;r.o,, sno,
9th, Osaca, Terry Rangoon o"1ason' quar-
po Az at Gibraltar May !, Mary Stewart, Dennson
se SPOKEN.
st Jaeo for Baltimore. - Diis "a'e1 " sven, fn
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For Sale

ON favorable terms. About $4,000 feet of land on
the most desirable lots for sale in this CITY. -
For particulars apply to
c. NJ. DAVIS, III Commercial st.
Portland, June 18th 1S66-d3w
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For Sale and to Let.

For Sale,
90 A three storied modern built BRICK
%;;;;;; HOUSE, containing thirteen rooms, with
- abundant closet room, marble fire pieces; cell
lar under the whole house; falling supply of
hard and soft water; gas throughout the house. Lot
good size with fine shade trees. IA 49,
The house is in fine order and located on one of the
rmcpal streets ofthe city, in good neighborhood,
and VIII be sold at bargain applied for at once-
Can be examined any day. Possession can be had OF
W. G. CHADBOURN,
May 1S-dtf Office 81 Middle St.
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LONDON, june 15.-Consols closed at ss4 q sos for
money. E.sH fH
AhE sIcAN SEcURITIEs.-U. S. 5-2O's 643 "a CO.
Erie shares 404 @ 4O.a Illinois Central Shares Is
Nesc York Stock Market.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-16
The Circuit Court.

Our Circuit Court Is yet, In session; a very
extensive docket, both Of criminal and com.
mon hw eases. have kept 1t continually cc.
cupiad The bar is well represented, although
We miss the faces Of several prominent attor.
nies that are usually In attendance. His
Honor is quite energetic in pushing cases
shcsd and disposing Of them speedily-hav-
sns lately t-,en admitted TO the order OF
- Benslict,' little yearning for the home
silc hearth. may add a stimulus to his usual
energy. The Grand Jury closed its sittings
on Thurslay; they seemed to have plenty OF
business in their line to attend to and having
slight knowledge of the material Of which
it, composed we should say woe! to the evil
,locr-they had better get up and dust. Our
indefaugablc Prosecuting Attorney does up
bis part of the labors ofthe session, leaves for
his home in Franklin County In this morn
ings stage. lie has made many friends by
his urbanity, and increased his popularity
aroug the goo, law and order loving men, by
his feariessncss in the prosecution ofcrimnals
willing to give them an impartial trial
courteous to the bar and prisoners and throw
Ing no obstacles In the way of proper de-
fence, leaning to the sile Of mercy, he still in
sists that punishment administered to the will
fIl law-brcakers Is wholesome to society.
Several important cases have been disposed
of By trial; but the absence of several of oul
lawyers attending to their legislative duties
causes many cases to be continued to the ncx
term. The following are some Of the case.
disposed of;
The State VS. Walter 0rm - convicted o
murder In second degree, verdict years t,
the penitentiary; had a hearing for new
trial. granted. fH 3 .F
State VS.. Andrew Couch-indicted for mur
der; laid over.
state VS.. George Rudy-indicted for an as
sault with intent to kill motion to Quash in
dictment; sustained.
State vs. Jno. .Slelds-indicted for robbery
verdict for defendant.
A. d Walker Moore VS.. Arnold O'Bryan-re
plevic; verdict for plaintiff; motion for new
trial overrued leave to amend.
Hiram Brodie vs.. Jno Marzall-replcvic
verdict foe plaintiff.
Several cases, of parties indicted under tn
action of the grand jury, May term, 1866, wer
quashcd; Illegal grand jury.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-16
General Assembly Of Arkansas.
HOUSE,
NOVEMBER. 9th lS6.

NOVEMBER, 9Th 1866.
The no,ise met and quorum being present.
proceede,' to election fpoor-keeper.
Mr.. John Campbell. Of Searcy County, for4
mer member of the General Assembly, was
elected on the fourth ballot.
On motion of Mr.. Cameron, OF Dallas the
Reporters Of the Press were admitted To seats
In the Hall. rF-. Az,
The House, on motion of Mr. Thoniason. of
Crawford. went into the election ofa Chaplain
Rev. MIR. Danley was elected Chaplain ON the
second ballot. and, on motion OF Mr.. Eakin,
the Clerk was directed to inform Mr.. baneily
of his election.
ON motion of Mr.. Collins, of Drew, the
Clerk was directed toinform the Senate OF the
organization the House.
4 message was received from the Senate
transmitting information Of its organization.
on motion of Mr. Collins Il joint committee
WAS raised 10 inform the Governor of the
readiness of the General Assembly 10 receive
any message from bin.
| Messrs Collins Newton and Wheeler, were
appoitcd such committee on part of the House.
Recess until O'clock p. m.
At o'clock. p. m, the House met. y quo
rum was present.
On motion of Mr. Collins, committee was
appointed to draft rules. and the Speaker APP
pointed Messrs. Collins. Eakin and Wilcox
such committee.
| Mr.. Brickey offered joint resolution 20 let
out the Public Printing to the lowest bidder
which was read.
Mr. Pound offered resolution TO adopt
rules of session Of lSG0, for the present.
Adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Enyart, the Secretary OF
State was requested to furnish the House with
copies Of the Digest, the Acts Of lS5S-5a, 1850
6l, lS6i-5, and State Constitution of 1854.
! Mr.. Collins from the Joint Commtte ap-
pointed to wait upon the Governor. reported
that His Excellency would send a message tC
the two Houses in Convention. on Thursday
at IL o'clock, m.
Mr.. Eakin moved to adjourn till O'Clock
Tomorrow morning, but on motion of Mr.
Newton. the House adjourned till Thursday
morning.
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re- The following is from the Des
Arc Crescent, edited by Rev. j, L. Den
TON Its sentiments, in regard to carry
ing firearms, as a general thing meets
our IDEAS exactly. and is applicable &c
this county .r...
LAMENLABLE.--On Thursday last, Mr.
GEoRGE King shot MIR. b. NJ WILLIAMS
causing death in a few seconds We con
versed with Mr.. WILLIAMS Il few hours
before the unfortunate termination of his
earthly career, and thought as little as
he did, of such sad and sudden extin.
guishment OF the lamp of life. He left
his wife and daughter in the morning
and before the declining sun clipped the
horizon, his lifcless body was lying in a
pool of his own blood, and his spirit
treading the ''echoless shore of eternity
This tragic affair is chargeable to prince
Alcohol "a monster Of such frightful
mien, to. be hated needs but to be seen"
Both of these gentlemen were consider
ably advanced in inebriety, and persever-
ed in angry disputation, until the feroci-
ty Of passion could he satisfied with no
sacrifice less precious than life If all
the misery caused by intoxicating drinks,
could be suddenly extracted from the ag-
gregating sufierings of the world, it would
appear like the dawn Of the millennium.
We take advantage of this melancholy
occurrence, to animadvert on the foolish
custom Of carrying pistols, practiced by
some. Scarcely day passes, that we do
not see a shooting-iron belted around
somebody. The war is over, but if we
were to form our opinions from the hab-
its of some men, we would conclude that
mans life was in jeopardy every hour,
that every bunch of bushes was the hid
ing place Of an enemy, and that the coun-
try was in state of armed hostility. 1t
not only looks outlandish, but it causes
men to be precipitate, and commit deeds
in fit Of passion, that they would not be
guilty Of for worlds, if they had time for
deliberation. KING and WILLIAMS we've
friends, and but for the disgusting and
sinful habit Of carrying deadly weapons,
they would have been so still, and KING S
skirts would not have been dyed with
blood. When he found that his shots
had been fatal, he fell on the body of
WILLIAMS and wept bitterly. One of our
citizens met him on his way home, and he
was weeping as if his heart world break
II was o rash act, and will be matter of
lpungent regret during his residue OF
days. He would give the wealth Of a
kingdom, to. day, were it his, il he could
cancel the bloody record on the Record
ing Angels book The sighs Of a dis.
consolate widow and lonely orphan, will
ring in his ears, and forms in CORY ap.
psrel will haunt him in his sleep. Let
oil persons addicted to this dangerous
practice, quit it, lest they without re-
Election, commit some crime that will i'm
bitter life and death.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-16
NEW YORK, Nov. Z

New YORK, Now
Fenton's majority will probably reach 10
600. Congressional representation the same
as in the present Congress.
Illinois certainly gone republican by up
wards of forty thousand majority.
Republicans carried every State except
Maryland and Delaware by increased major.
ties.
In Illinois three democrats out of thirteen
were elected. JroY
In this state thirteen or fourteen out OF
One ont Of nine in New Jersey One out OF
six In Wisconsin. -Four out Of five In Mary.
land.
All Republicans in Michigan elected. On
the whole probably the Republican probably
gained two members of Congress.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-16
Letter Of Secretary Browning.

Hon. .. II. Browning, of Illinois, now Sc
cretary of the Interior In Mr. Johnson's Cabi
net. writes a letter on the proposed COnstitu-
flonai changes. This letter ought, and IN any
sane condition Of the public mind. would,
shrtle the American people "out of their
senses But unfortunately, Just now, the
majority of the northern people are so far
"olt OF their senses" that all attempts to star
tie them are labor lost. Here we have the
opinion of one Of the ablest judicial minds of
the West that the effect Of these amend
ments" Is to transfer every sort of legal ques-
lion. from the stealing of a dog to the murder
ofman. from the State to the Federal courts
All our rights of property, the title to our
lands, the beQuests of wills, the collection of
debtS. &C. &c.. may all be transferred to the
Federal courts! The judicial system Of the
States might as well have no existence at all
IN fact the entire system of our government
IS prostrated at a single blow. II these
amendments are to pass, II will take longer
for contestant to get justice than 1t ever did
in the old English Court of Chancery. In
stead OF legal forms being expeditions and
simple, 80 that the poor may secure justice
equally with the rich, the effect will be to vir-
tually place all men Of ordinary means at the
mercy Of the wealthy. : d. pt.s
bat IL Is unnecessary to pursue this subject
inrther. The madness Of the hour will not
listen at reason, but we entreat all who are
sane and thoughtful tn peruse Mr.. Browning's
letter, and notice all the points he makes
Few Of those opposed to these amendments
were aware that their effect was so sweeping
We trust. therefore, If this letter do not turn
any away from their support, it will at leas,
make those who oppose them still tirmer IN
Resisting them.--N l. Ddy-Boo aW
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-16
The United States Court.

The United States Court, for the Western
district Of Arkansas, Judge CALDWELL. pre-
Thursday last. The Grand Jury were called
Judge entered upon their duties. @
So far, there has been but little business be.
fore the Court; and the indications are that
we sliall have short term.
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Taking them one with another" said
Sidney Smith, II believe my congrega.
ton to be the most exemplary observers
of the religious ordinances; for the poor
keep al! the 'asts, and The rich keep ali
the fcasts."
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-16

what is the difference between occu.
patton and business - Difference
there is none" "Oh, yes, there is; III
give you instance Maximilian's taking
possession of Mexico is an occupation
isn't 1t? ?" "Yes." well, he hasn't any
business there, has he 2"
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-16
The Goyernor's Message.

s1 have not, as yet, had time to give the
Message Of Gov. Murphy perusal. Its ex-
trcme length will prevent our giving tito our
readers entire; we may extract from it next
week
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-16

fs We devote a large space of paper to
the Legislative proceedings. Tuesday was
set apart for the election of L. 5. Senator.
The name Of the Hon. Jesse Turner, stands
prominent among the favored ones for this
position. .E.f u..... N
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-16

tF We are indebted to Hon. GRANVILLE
WILcox, for an early copy of the Governors
message, Reports of the See. of State. Treas
urer, etc. He will please accept our thanks.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-16
Inducements to Advertisers.

The. rn Brrcn Press offers great in
dhcrments to advertisers = having the
largest circulation of any paper in West
ern Arkansas and the Indian Country.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-16

~ The election for chief clerk Of the
House Yesterday seemed to be the most diff
.e,lt feature In Its organization. Woodruff
and Ming upon the adjournment of the House
" the morning appeared to be the only can
didates, and the choice ofclerk lay unques.
tionably between them. Upon the meeting
Ufthe House. however. at half-past two, Mr..
on. OF, L;rd count ty, and received ls votes.-
As we know that Mr.. Boudinot had repeated
~ declared that he was not and would not be
q candidate for clerk, we regard tlsis vote for
-Aim.s highly eomplimentary.--Liit'e RocA
D'pdfch. .1alffitts tjJrga t.Hd alI D.
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-16

4 kd-A negro toast: "Dc late gubnor
ofde State he came in wild little oppo.
itlon,--him go out wid none ut all"
The Van Buren press., 1866-11-16

WEDNESDAY,, NOV. Z. 1856,
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
Prayer by the Rev. W Z. Ratcliff. The roll
Of the Senate was called. and quorum being
present, the journal Of Monday and Tuesday,
was read and approved. Mr.. Cravens pre-
sented the petition of Mr.. Latham. to the Sem
ate, claiming to be entitled to his seat us SEN
ator from Sebastian and Scott. Real and
Committee appointed consisting Of Messrs.
Cravens Sims and Smith.
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COUNTRY STORE BILLS

of ev cry description. illuminated with suitable
devic eel such A. railroad cars. steamboats,. etc.
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tious language. He halls from Chicago.
He said if the Fenians were hung the
city would be fred. He plead intoxica
ton, but was committed.
Mr.. Mckenzie is still working for the
condemned prisoners. He will probably
apply for writ of error.
MONTREAL, December 5.-The Gazette
says that Stewards letter respecting the
Fenian prisoners excited the deep anger
Of England, which the Presidents mes
sage will not allay.
ToRoYro, December 5.-The authorl'
ties have information of the contempla-
ted rescue ofthe Fenians before the 3Oth ;
consequently visitors are excluded, and
the guard is largely increased.
OTTAWA, Dec. 6,-The garrison bat
teries are being recruited to full strength
and put in efficient state. Navigation
on the Ottawa river is closed.
QUEBEC, Dec. 6.-The British Ameri-
can Insurance Company, owing to the
heavy losses at the late fires, have been
hard pressed but have settled every
thing satisfactorily. The Governor Gen
eral leaves tonight for Montreal, en-
route for England.
Captain Maitland, of the Royal Engi-
neer Corps, broke his leg to-day while
skating.
SwETTsBURG, December s. United
States Consul General Averill arrived
last night to attend the Fenian trials.
He was received and treated with great
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-07
POETRY.
I CARE FOR NOBODY.

Yes. I belong to that much abused class.
Who angle for beaux. and look IN the glass;
So the world says, but TO prove 1t defy,
A beau is worth the glance OF my eye;
You envy, you malign us: because were irec'
/ care for nobody, and nobody cares Tor mo.
Re Won in pinafores, be you full grown,
You dare not exclaim your soul IS your own
Return from walk. as surely. you ought.
It's" where've you been. and what have you
bought?" an,
will be-
care for nobody. and nobody cares for me.
Wedlock is chain. though you wreath it with
The links press heavily on numberless hours,
Each husband, like Bluebeard of oiden renown'
Imprisons his wife while he walks about town.
No prison is mine, no jailer see,. $50
/ care for nobody. and nobody cares for me-
For ages have the glories of freedom been sung,
Employing the wealth of brains and OF tongue,
Thousands have followed the phantom with
Thousands have grasped at its shadow and died;
The world groans in bondage, am still Tree,
care for nobody, and nobody cares Tor me.
For freedom the South battled four long. bloody
years,
But let the past gather her dead. first and last,
And lay them with tears in the grave ofthe past
Forgetting the dark days, joyous will be,
As care fer nobody. and nobody cares Tor me-
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THALBERG'S OPINION.

=" consider Chickering & Sons Pianos be-
yond comparison, the best | have seen in
America. IS. THALBE2G,
Charm Jury on Musical instruments"
Among the chief points of excellence of the
Chickering Pianas, of which speak the re-
nowned artists in their conRratulatory testimo-
mails TO the Messrs. Chickering are the greatest
possible depth, richness and volume of tone,
combined with rare brilliancy, clearness and
perfect evenness throughout the entire scale !;
and, above all, surprising duration of sound,
the pure and sympathetic quality of which
never changes under the most delicate or pow
erful touch.
During the past forty three years this firm
has manufactured
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-07
10000 PIANOS,

In the construction of which they have intro
duced every known and valuable Improvement.
They have invariably been selected and used
by all of the worlds acknowledged great artists
who have visited this country professionally,
both for private and public use.
THALBERG
"I consider Chickering Sons Pianos, be-
yond comparison, the best have ever seen in
America"
GOTTSCHALK.
"I consider Chickering & Sons Pianos SUI
perior to any in the world.
They are unrivaled for their singing quail
ties and for the harmonious roundness of their
tone. There is perfect homogeneity through
out all the registers. The upper notes are re-
markable for clearness and purity which | do
not find in any other instrument, while the base
is distinguished for power without harshness,
and for a magnifcen. sorority"
WEHLI.
your Pianos are superior to any l have ever
seen in this country or in Europe.
have never heard a tone so perfect; il
yields every expression that is neededfn music,
and its quality is capable Of change to meet
every sentiment This is q rare power. and is
derived from the perfect purity of its tone. to-
gether with its sympathetic, elastic and we'll
balanced touch"
POZNANSKI.
During the past eight years I have con.
stantly played upon the justly-celebratcd Erard
Pianos; yours are the only instruments that
have found. either here or in Europe, to equal
them in all their points Of excellence"
Watson's Art Journal, of Now II. 1865, says:
Madame Abel performed on the new CHECKER
ing Grand, which took the Gold Medal at the
Fair of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechan-
les Association, held at Boston last month.
" IL is the modest Instrument zoe euerh heard IN
a concert ROOM"
1t may be satisfactory to our patrons and
friends among the public at large to state that
testimonials have been received from all the
leading artists who have visited or are now re-
siding in the United States. few of whose
names. besides those above, we append:
Lee. De Meyer, r. Hoffman,
M. Strakosch, Alfred Jael.
Gustav Sattor, Julien,
ii. Sanderson, j. Benedict.
Arthur Napoleon. And many others.
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Baggage Checked Through to all Impol
tant Points.
Through Tickets Sold at Rates as Lo
as by any Other Route.

The Roads composing this Great Route have
been in successful operation one year since tho
close of the war--haye been thoroughly repaired,
and provided with new and permanent Bridges
added largely 10 the quantity and quality Of
their Rolling Stock. and for Safety and Com
fort are
UNSURPASSED BY ANY OTHER ROUTE.
Mail Train leaving Memphis at 6:45 am. con-
meets at Chattanooga with trains for all import
ant points in Georgia. East Tennessee, Virginia,
North and South Carolina.
Passengers for points south of Grand juno
ton, or for points on Mobile i Ohio Railroad,
either north or south of Corinth, leave Mem
phis at 6:45 am. by city time.
Express Train, leaving Memphis at las pm,
makes close connections at Decatur. Ala.
Nashville, louisville. Cincinnati, and all points
North, East and West. Also at Chattanooga
with the Western and Atlantic for all points in
Georgia and South Carolina.
f5- Express Train does not stop at any Of the
flag stations" or at the least important regu-
lar stations. Through passengers cannot fail to
appreciate this advantage.
III For Through Tickets and further inior-
nation. apply at the Company's Office. No. IL
Court street, Memphis.
Es- Through Tickets tan be procured at all
Railroad Ticket Offices in New Orleans; also.
at Canton. Miss, Grand junction and Corinth.
W. j. ROSS,
General Superintendent.
W. L. DANLEY. Gen1 Ticket Agent. l02
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CAR ID.

II is with feelings of pride, az American man.
ufacturers, that we publish the following testi-
monials. which have been received by us re-