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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-08-07
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The PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is publlsht d
VERY DAY, ISunday. excepted,l at No. Printers
lEScnange, commercial Street, Portland, by N. A.
FOSTER, Proprietor. t0.
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7a1 5@ oaoo PoRTIANDr MORNING, 1866
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS rs.

List of Letters Unclaimed
IN the Post Office at Portland, Maine, on tie 7th
Il day Of August, 1856. N' FfNFsF
Persons calling for these letters will please mention
That they are advertised.
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We are indebted to several of our frie nds
in different parts of the State for kind notices
of the Press since its reappearance from a
Portland Office. Two specimens must suffice.
The Bangor Whig says 1es.,
The Portland Press is out in full size, with
new type, new presses, and bran new off e
throughout. The present number appears
well, but when the confusion of starting anew
is over, the paper will look even better than
now. The proprietor congratulates himself
upon the fact that not single issue has been
missed, although few of them were necessari-
ly somewhat curtailed in size. We commend
or peighbor for his pluck and energy, and
wish him abundant success, ga 20
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CITY OF PORTLAND.

Committee on laying opt New
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The Lewiston journal says

We are gratifed to welcome the Portland
Press again to our table, by our early morning
mail, looking as neat aud enterprising as of
old. Its absence for time made us under
stand how. much we are indebted to its daily
visits. May the shadow of the Press never be
less Under the proprietorship of N. A. Fos-
ter, Esq, who is thoroughly acquainted with
the newspaper business, and the editorial man
agement of Fl. w. Richardson, ESQ.,, one of the
writer's IN New England, and his excellent as
sooiates, the paper is eminently deserving of a
generous patronage. ~ c-gG .a5.l
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George IT. Emery and Capt II. M n
Snow, Jacksonville, Fla. by Capt
Alvin Ross of steamer Gen. Shep-
ley, s9t 49, $.15O0.
zouave giab Haverhil, Mass, ON 49, =
yachting excursion, by C.B. Mes
ser, -ftiA 26 OO
7. J. Southland & Son, Richmond
Me, 100 90
Cltzens OF Norwich, Ct, additional, 295 90
n. d. Piper Canada, Is 90
Thomas" New York, & 90
yours" New York, 90
j. III. Barker and others, Washing
ton, ID. c., Es4sl 81 t 12 90
Citizens of Dexter, Me-, 400 90
Total amount received thus far by the Mayor,
S273553 30 la8if =. ~
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Notice..

Westbrook, August G, 1866.
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MISCELLANEOUS. .

L d. o. F.-Maine, Ancient Brothers. and Ii
i. gonia Lodges, win hold their meetings after
this week, on their regular evenings, at their old
Hall, Congress street. opposite the Preble House.
i: 8. c1MMisles, Secretaries.
s. B. BECKETT,
NLOTH1NG 4 CLEANSED-ClothingO of all kinds
~ cleansed and repaired, promptly and in good
style, by Chas. IL. Mahoney, No. 80 Smith street.
Orders or goods may be left at the store Of Mari
Brothers, corner of Middle and Federal streets.
ang2d1w*
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RATES OF ADvERTIsING.-One inch OF space, in
length oil column, constitute square"
$i5O per square daily first week: 70 cents per
week after; three insertions, or less $1.00; contnu
ing every other day after first week, so cents.
Halt square, three insertions or less, 75 cents one
week, 500; 80 cents per week after.
Under head Of "AMUsEMENTs," $2.00per square
per week; three insertions or less, $1.50.
Advertisements inserted in the sMAINE STATE
PRESS" (which has large circulation in every par
of the State for S100 per square for first insertion
and 30 cents per square for each subsequent nser-
ton. .-.
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AEG f. STEvENs
CITY OF PORTLAND.


WHEREAS, the Heirs of John Anderson have
Nv pedtoned The City Council TO lay out n new
Street or Public Way in said city, between Cumber-
land and Oxford Streos east Of Anderson Street and
one hundred and thirty feet distant thercIrom; and
whereas said petition was referred blythe City Council
July u, lsC6, to the Undersigned, for them TO consid
er and act upon, therefore
Notice Is hereby gwen TO all parties interested that
the Joint Standing Comnctec OK the City Council Oh
laying out new streets, will meet to hear the partic.
and view the proposed way on the tenth day Of Au
gust 1850. at four O'Clock i'll the afternoon, mt tt
corner OF Cumberland and Anderson streets and vii
then and there proceed to determine and atiiu,lg.
whether the public convenience requires said street o.
way to be laid out. - "
Given under our hands OIL this first tlay of Aueusi
A. ID. 1866. y -, =
AUG. E. STEVENS,
EDMUND PHINNEY,
AMBROSf GIDDINGS,
JOSEPH BRADFORD,
ELIAS CHASE,
w. p. FILES,
Committee on Laying cut New Streets,
argus copy. aug2dtd
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SEIZURE OF GOODS - Notice is hereby given
- that the following described goods were seized
at this port on the days hereinafter mentioned for
violation OF the revenue laws June 2S, 1866, on
board s'eamer New York, box cutlery and need
les; July H. at Appraisers office, Portland, from
steamer New Brunswick, trunk, marked cd. E.
Leach, Portland, containing package sugar do cur
rants, do cofee, do spice, do raisins, and sundry
packages preserves. -
Any person or persons claiming the same are re-
ouested to appear and make such claim within nine
ty days from the date hereof otherwise the said
goods will be disposed Of In accordance with the act
Of Congress- approved April 2, 1866.
ISRAEL WASHBURN, JR., Collector.
July 20, 1866. jy24 1aw3w
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The Boston Advertiser states that private
kilograms received in that city from New Orle-
ans say there is general exodus of union
men and northerners, and universal feeling
OF insecurity for life and property.
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FTNIHE EASTERN EXPRESS co. are now
Il permanently located at No. q Free street. and
prepared to do Express Business over all the Rail
road and Steamboat routes in the State, and West
by P. S. g. P, Eastern and Boston & Maine Roads
to Boston, connecting there with Expresses to all
parts OF the country.
For the convenience OF our customers on CONNER
cia and Fore streets, order book tor freight Calls
will be kept at Office of Canadian Express Co, No.
= Fore s. rect. J N, WINSLOW.
jy24 If
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Additional Contributors.

Since our last report the Mayor has received
the following contributions for the sufferers by
the fire: q Af-s q u
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11lLE SHORT BUT SHE POSITIVE.
Desirable Property ON Clark Street
AT Auction.

ON Wednesday, Aug. 9Th, al O'Clock, or mmcdi-
" atoly atcr our sale on Gray Street. we sa sell
one OF The most desirable houses that has been offered
t:ls season. 1t is on Clark Street. No. g.. he house
was recently built by one Of oar well known nccln-
lef OF the best materials, ;iIisliei thoroughly, with
taste, mas every convenience, a arranged 70 suif
tllshCal attic aud has cellar tiat caloi be eN,ellcI
Haru and sott water in abundance Room to- a gIr-
den i'll tie rear. with sllle trees i'll 'front.' Tsocauo
desirable au airy. Unc-tlird tic purchase moncy
can remalu on mortgage Tor Two Years. Unie lulrcd
dollars viii be required of the purchaser at liiue nf
saIe f9I iurihcr a ucars all ou tie auctonsers,
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Saint LOuls FZ0ag3. !! !!

Il. M. PATTEN q CO., Auctioneers,
No. $50 Fore street. Ri
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-15

JONES, BROWN & Go.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-15

TEXAS ALL OvER-THE SoRTER CONFEDERATE SoLDiER-The Rutland {Texas) Express tells the following:
 Our friend, Charlie White, gets off the following on the "Chubs." As some of readers may net know what is meant by "Chubs," we will inform them that it was the snick-name' given to Ector's brigade Charles has drawn picture of their camp and guards, one of whom is quietly seated on log, with his gun in pieces, cleaning it. While in this condition the officer of the day rode up and aecosted him thus:
 ssAre you on guard here sir 7"
 Chub-"Well, I'm sorter on guard sir"
 o. D -(somewhat angry) "Well, I'm sorter officer of the day, sir"
 Chub-(sublimely cool "Well, mister, : if you'll wait mint till I get my gun I'll give you sorter s'lute."
 O. D-(cnraged "If you'll wait a mint till 1 get guard, I'll put you in a sorter guard d-house
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-15
Og80aN'g JAVA GDFFGG

Large Capacity, great strength and unequalled speed, simplicity and completeness of operation,
 are qualities peculiar to
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-15
80'Cases Boots and Shoes, Assorted.
40 Dozen Mems and Boys Hats, Assorted

SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY, And many other articles, all of which We will sell cheap for cash.
 We respectfully ask share of patronage, and would suggest to those buying Goods in this market, that they might find it to their interest to give us call before purchasing elsewhere.
 ces20l McLiRES & HiYLET.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-15
R. s. JONES. W. N BROWN. M. B. JONES.
 JONES BROWN & CO.,, c O t t 0 n + ac t or |.
 COMMISSION Receiving 6 Forwarding Merchants,

No. 286 Front St , Memphis, Tenn.
 A FTER suspension of business for four A years, we again take this method of re- turning our thanks to our patrons and friends for their kind and liberal patronage hereto fore extended to us, with renewed assurance of continuance of our prompt and personal attention to all business entrusted to our care. We are prepared with large, commo- dious Warehouse, for storing Cotton. All Cotton consigned te us will be covered by in surance, unless otherwise instructed. One of the members of the firm win give this branch of the business his personal attention. If you visit our city, we will be pleased to have you call on us.
 oct27-3m JONES' BROWN & Go.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-15

TIE METEoRIc DISPLAY IN ENGLAND. The editor of the London Telegraph is very enthusiastic about the meteors, and describes the phenomenon, sight of which was denied to us, after the following fashion: Heremarks that the meteors "looked like no earthly fire works, but rather resembled silver birds vending their way one after an- other to some mysterious star-heronry in the irmament--or if not birds, then the forehead-planets of angels and arch angels, summoned in splendid cohorts and regiments to vast service of God, and hastening with the lamp of their world lighted to the divine rendezvous
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-15
FAMTLY GROCERY.

Being thoroughly acquainted with the busi- ness in which am engaged, feel confident of my ability to give satisfaction, and solicit the patronage of all desiring articles in my line. jun25-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-15
NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.

c FF E E. .OsBonN,s JAVA COFFEE.
 The most delicious and healthful beverage known. .. 1SvA COZ FEE aud while it has all the flavor of me oid covornment Java, sells for less than hall the price
 OsbOrn's Java Coffee!
 Has been steadily used fer years, by thou sands of persons in all parts of the Country, and is universally acknowledged to be at onco nutritjdus delicious, healthful and eco nomical The same quantity will make Q richer and stronger cup of Coffee than any other known.
 OsBGRN'S JAVA COFFEE; Te nortreularlv recommended as healthtul bevorooe and is most benefcially used by those who suffer with Headache Nervousness, and other injurious effects from the use oi other Coffee. It is prepared with the greatest care, and contains no ingredient which Is not more harmless and beneficial to the human organ ism that pure Coffee, to which fact the most skillful Physicians and Chemists tessity DgBORM'g JAVA GDFFGG>
 Has been extensively used at numerous Sanitary Fairs throughout the Union, and re- ceved certificates of the highest recemmenda- tion.
 It has also been thoroughly tested and re- ceved the diploma of the American Institute and other prominent institutions.
 Put up in 1b packages bearing the fac simile Signature of Lewis A. Osborn, and in boxes of 30 and Do fbs and Sold by Grocers generally. Wholesale Depot, and Trade Supplied by THOMAS REID X CO.,, GLOBE MILLS,
 Importers and Wholesale Dealers, in Tea, Coffee, and Spices. Nos. l03 and 105 and 269 Washington Sts, New York. sep22-6m
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-15
Simplicity and Perfection Combined,

It has a straight needle, perpendicu,., :. tion, makes the "Lock or Shuttle , S,.1s se which will NEITHER RIP nor RAvPI is alike on both sides; performs perfeet .aa aa ing on every description of material Sa S'S Leather to the finest Nansook Muslin ,,t% vil cotton, linen, or silk thread, from the co,,,, sa to the finest number.
 Having neither CAM nor COG WHFr and the least possible friction, it rnns A1 7, smooth as glass, and is emphaticaly !"
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ToAe graph
News Items.

BosToN, November pa large meeting
for raising funds to educate freedmen, was
held at fremont Temple last evening. Ad-
dresses were delivered by e1-Gov Andrew,
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, Geo. Thomp-
son, of England, and others.
WASHINGTON, November 22.-It appears,
from official compilations just made, that
nearly $l56, ,000,000 were appropriated for
the public service 1or the year ending in
June, 1867, including $19,000,000 for the
navy and s3S, 900, 600 for the army.
During the last three or four days, about
130 changes of postmasters have been
made-none being CT the larger class
Admin al Dahlgren is about leaving Wash
lngton, to assume command of the South
Pacific squadron.
I ONTO, November 22-Tho Govern
me- directing it's attention to re-arming
ana dipping the volunteer batteries of
the provinces.
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Market Reports.

New YORK, November 22-Noon.-Gold
35s. Exchange for GO days 9; sight 10.
Cotton dull and rominal-no business
doing TO show tho price. Southern flour
$11.S0@15.50. Wheat Sc. lower. Corn 1GI
&c. lower.
7P. M.-Cotton un settled, with sales OF
1000 bales, at 33@035 Flour dull-South-
crn s11.7501l6.50. Wheat very dull and
declined 3Gl5c.-sa!,s of $500 bushels.
Corn dull and declined 2G.sc. Turpentine
dali, at 73@573s. Eosin dull, at $5@12.
Gold 3Si.
BALTIMORE, November 22-Markets gem
orally dull and dropping. Flour very dull;
spring wheat extra flour s11. .75M12. Grain
inactive; primo'new corn s1.05. Provisions
heavy and groceries dull.
MOBILE, November 22.-Cotton sales to-
day $50 bales--middling 81. Market closed
dull at quotations.
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THE STAFF OF LIFE!

WET the cause of many ills. Brcat fer
h mented is less nutritious than infer
mented, in consequence of its gluten and
starch being decomposcd. All fermcp ed
bread, no matter by what combination of
substances fermentation has been brought
about, is unwholesome and poisonous to
the stomach. Indigestion, heart burn,
headache, acidity, ilatulency, oppression OF
the stomach, all come from the obnoxious
ferment. Use the s'CRESCENT GRATED
BAKING POWDERS'- cheap, wholesome
and nutritious powder for making all kinds
of bread, batter cakes, Johnny cakes, muf-
fins, buckwhcat cakes. For sale bv
FISHEK y HEINITSH Phnrmncists
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cottage anil Lots.
w. T. WALTER

VIII sell: at the Court House, on the FIRST
MONDAY in December next,
The Cottage on Lincoln street. opposite
the Gas Works. Tho Cottage has four
rooms above, and four basement rooms.
with good well of water, bath house, vine
ry, fruit trees, large vegetable garden and
all necessary out-buildings attached.
\ Lot, fronting on Lady street 70 feet,
and running back 225 feet
The above property may be treated for
and bought low at private sale, previous to
day OF sale, by application as above
Nov 16 ST
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Tennessee Legislature and Universal
Suffrage.

NASHVILLE, November ia bill was
introduced into the House, to-day, to re-
peal the preseut franchise law and give
suffrage the negroes, it being propo-
sition for universal suffrage and amnesty.
1t was laid on the table, on tho firsi read
ing, by Il vote of thirty-nine to twenty
nine, the East Tennessee members, radi-
Gals and conservatives, voting solid to lay
on the table, and the conservatives from
Middle and West Tennessee against it,
Another bill was introduced, striking out
the word ''whitc" in the present franchise
law
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SUPERIOR KEROSENE OIL.
BEWARE OF THAT COUGH!''
Quaker Speedy Cure-An."

NNHE best external and internal remedy
Il of the age. Its wonderful speedy pow
ers i'll relieving all kinds of pain is attested
ache, face ache, stomach ache, back ache.
side ache, leg ache, sore throat, stiff neck,
pains in the breast, rheumatism neural gia
of the face, neck and back, sprains, bruises,
lumbago, cramp of the limbs and stoma ch
chohc, cholera. spasms it will give imme-
diate relief. For sale by
Nov @ FISHER & HEINTTSH
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ordngebm'g Female .Seminary.
By JACOB COHEN E. CO

ON THURSDAY, the 10th of November .t
II o'clock, at the Nc"sh of the EXCHANGE.
Charleston, $. c., will be sold
a mat DESIRABLE PROPERTY. situated
IN the town of Orangeburg, and known as
the OranSeburs Female College. The
building Is large, and suitable for Hotel
or boafdlng School, being capable of ac-
commodatinS about two hundred 600,
persons, On the premises are gas works
for supplying the building with gas; and a
tine orchard and garden. Tho grounds are
ample aud eliSibly located, being near the
Railroad Depot.
1ERMs.-One-tenth cash; balance by
bono, payable IN five equal annual install
ments, secured by mortgage of the nro-
perty Premises to be Kept insured and
pollcy assigned. Purchaser to pay for
papers.
as- Tho above property can be treated
!or al private sale. Nov % rs
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Release OF Fenian Prisoners.

ToRoNTo, November 19.-On Saturday
night thirtynino Fenian prisoners we're
released from custody. Their dis charge
was conducted with great secrecy. The
prisoners received good supper at the
railroad station before starting, and each
one was presented with S5 greenback
BUFFALO, November 19.-Many of the
fenians liberated in Toronto are now in
this city.
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Sales,

Ftu-nuure, Piano, Watches, S1noki,q To-
6dcco, Wagons, &c
By A. r. PHILLIPS.
THIS Friday) MORNING, 23d inst, at 1oa
o'clock, / will sell, at the new Brick
Store, Washington street, opposite Law
hange, sundry articles Or FURNITURE,
consisting of:
bureaus, Sofas, Cane-Seat Chairs,
locking Chairs. Dedsteads, Wardrobes,
Clothes Presses, Wire Safe, Wash-stand
de,board, Hat Rack, Dining Tables,
Gard Tables, Centre Tables,
FENDER and Dogs, Carpet, &c.
6-octave Piano, 2 Gold Watches:
one-horse Spring Wagons. Pumps,
Desks, lot Tinware, Nails,
bacco,
And many other articles, as usual.
\. b.--Articles received until morning of
'"lc Nov %
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1866-03-28
THE ELECTIONS.

Democrats, the April elections will
soon be upon us again, when we will be
called upon to meet the political enemies
Of our common country at the ballot-box
II is Of the utmost importance to us that
we sscpre a full vote, lest the Radicals, by
Q diminution Of that vote, shall claim tina.
their strength is increasing while ours is
diminishing. An increase Of their vote
will be taken and claimed as an endorse,
meht Of the disuniOn sentiments enter.
taiaed BY Congress. Lot us do nothing
dlrsctly or indirectly to sustain those men
who.haye planted themselves 80 de6antly
against our Constitution, against the res.
torrsion of the Union, against the Presi-
dent in his efforts at peace and unity be.
tweehthe different sections OF our country,
aud against all that pertains to our com.
mon welfare; but rather let US do our whole
duty,iA securing the triumph of those pc.
litieal principles, upon which alone the
Union can be restored and maintained.
Let the Democracy put their shoulder,
70 Tie Wheel and roll mp such majoritiss
against thu disunion hosts as will send
iheh whining to their ksnsels.
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the laws, and give upthe bone Of contsn-
ton, slavery. What nowH All the hosts
Of the Abolition party unite in opposing
the admission Of her Senators and Repre-.
sontatives unless she will submit TO be
shorn of all the rights guaranteed by the
Constitution. Dis. unionism crops out at
every step Of the so-called Republican
Party, and if the President desires the
perpetuation Of the Government Of our
fathers, he will see that the dis-union
plotters in Congress are checked in their
mad career before the Government is
overthrow and . new civil war is inaug-
urated in behalf Of q government whose
powers shall be welded by a military des-
pot. The perpetuity of the Union de.
ponds upon the overthrow of the vile lea.
ders Of the Republican party, and we
have confidence that President johnson
will accomplish it in a most summary
manner.
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How Do You Like It9

1t strikes Qszthas poor men especially
ought to be eratefS to the Republican
party cad sappest si1ys1ith ali their
strength, for tho inanifoid blessings il
has con ferred upoSthe blessings which
the stupid Democrats never had The gen.
crosby to. favor them with. Tho cost Of
the negro Is now d constituent element in
every purchase. He exists in every ward
Of muslin in every pound Of -four, in ey.
cry beefsteak, in every potato the DOOR
man eats, and every pound Of butter he
buys-in his coat, hat, pantaloons and
shirt Cradle and coffin alike are taxed |
There is no article which is not advanced
iniprice to allow the negro to spend his
time in idleness, and New England cot.
ton lords, shoddy aristocracy, 10 reyel in
their one hundred per cent. profits. A
party which has done 20 much for the ne.
gro and the wealthy bondholder and spec.
ulator commends itself to the support Of
poor men ! Ohio State Register.