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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-01

[ I'D The cod fisheries of the North Pacific
have already assumed such importance as to
warrant the conclusion that they are hereafter
to be ranked among the prominent sources of
our wealth. iahsis \ qe e.s
va General Sheridan arrived at Santiago,
Texas, on the 18th instant, and Immediately
started for Whites Rancho by special train,
for the purpose of consulting with General
Wright, and then returned to New Orleans. 1t
is supposed his visit had reference to the late
troubles on the Rio Grande
The Trustees of the Washington Ma
tional Monument Society show that after pay
ing all liabilities against the fund, there is
balance of nearly $4,000 invested in good Sc
curities. si .l.4--..s,.., ~
I'd That was good advice given by the
President of State Agricultural Society, on
presenting silver cup to ploughing match /:
Take this cup, my yonng friend, and remem-
Der always to plough deep and drink shallo,o."
% AN American citizen of African descent
who Yields the razor at Memphis, put out the
sign, "Vox Popui Vox Del Bath and Barber
Saloon" sf, s.,
gB Experiments in Cheshire, Eng would
seem to show that the rinderpest is durable by
lime-water.
Vs. In his recent message transmitted to
the South Carolina Legislature, Governor Orr
makes use of the following remarkable lam
guage: $50 long as the African was slave,
though his moral training was not neglected, it
was our policy to prohibit him from learning to
read and write. Now it is our policy to en-
tighten and elevate him, for it makes him more
trustworthy, and reduces crime and poverty
in our midst
| EFOne of the best things we have heard OF
late was the remark recently made by a
Southern Doctor of Divinity, in one of the
New York city pulpits, to the effect that mo
Sunday School books should be introduced
into the South that were not purged of Aboli-
tionisrn."
tBY-Dr. Hughes, who was recently hung al
Cleveland, said he was coming back after the
operation, and several superstitions people
including the keepers of the prison where he
was confined, have created sensation by
affirming that they have seen him.
EBThe Cleveland Herald reports that on
Friday night the earth in the vicinity of East
Cleveland, Ohio, cracked open with q loud, dull
report, like an earthquake. The assure was
two or three inches wide and extended into the
ground several feet. Itdamaged several houses
and alarmed the people generally. f4S SIS
EvThe Chicago Times says,-"ErratumA
the poem published yesterday, for dirty shirt
read duty shirkP"l sN0rt,.f. sy,,., Sesy,
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Teeas Reconstructed.

''.s - NEW ORLEANS, Feb. ~. /
: Advices from Galveston say that the State
Convention has adopted new article to the
Constitution, abolishing involuntary servitude
except for crime, protecting African descend
ants in their rights of property, and allowing
them to testify in Courts, by a vote of fifty-siS
against twenty-six, and ordered it engrossed. I
Agents of the Frccdmen's Bureau report
that armed bands in the interior of Texas are
defying the United States soldiers and NAL
treating labors on plantations. Forces have
been sent to afford protection. The crops are
about to be abandonded and the freedmen re-
moved to places of safety. SD Gss@30
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-01

MISPLACED CoNFDENoE.-A Washington
dispatch gives the following anecdote of the
defeat of previous expectations by the Presi-
dents veto: t4a Aaa lml
The confidence of Speaker Colfax, that the
President would sign the Freedmens bill has
been so implicit, that he wagered box of ci-
gars with prominent member from Connect
lieut., asserting at the time that he had con-
Versed With the President, and had been made
aware OF his views. This morning the cigars
were found on the desk of the member. in
dorsed "From q victim of misplaced conf
dence." 1t is proper to say that the Speaker
was not alone here in his chagrin and disap-
pointment. NJ
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PORTLAND, Feb. 2S, 1866
To Those WHO WANT Coon D,rnpns

To THOSE WHO WANT Coon DINNERS
1t seems to US that merchants and others who
do business down town, need not trouble their
wives to get dinners for them during the con-
tinuance Of the Fair, for the tables in City
Hall are full of excellent viands, and accom-
modating ladies to attend them. Here excel
lent meals may be had, and at low price too.
Walk up, gentlemen, and patronize these Ia
uies who are ready at all times to wait upon
you and give you more than your moneys
worth. Hundreds are now doing so, and we
hope to see thousands do likewise. A word to
the wise is sufficient. ''''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-01

SUDDEN changes of the weather are pro-
ductive OF throat diseases, coughs, colds, &c
There is no more effectual relief in these dis
eases to be found, than in the timely use of
Browns Bronchial Troches." They possess
real merit, and have proved their efficacy by
test Of many years, having received testimo-
mails from eminent men who have used them.
Feb. 27-TT&S1w. au 8.lIe5H ~
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TdrtOus Items.

El-a ..4fr NEW YORK, Feb. 20.
The Morris Insurance Company will Ger
tainly be wound up. The assets are 100000
above liabilities. A receiver has been ap-
pointed.
The Spanish Minister has made represen-
tation to our Government concerning alleged
shipments of contraband goods to Chill, and
the customs authorities have been enjoined to
strictly enforce the neutrality laws. The
Spanish Minister mentions some suspicious
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The Case of r. O. j. Smith.

.T3I1II q BOSTON, Feb. %.
There was large attendance in the Super
ior Court room to-day to hear +. o. j. Smiths
appeal to have the verdict convicting him of
snbornation of perjury set aside, and q new
trial granted. He occupied nearly the whole
day, and among the chief allegations in his
argument was, that his conviction was effect
ed by foul and wicked conspiracy, aided by
perjured witnesses and cowardice, or want Of
intelligence on the part of the jury. When
he had finished, Judge Putnam took the pa
pers and adjourned the Court
A decision will probably be given in few
days. Smith remains at large, under bail of
$4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-01

WE would call the attention Of all those in
want Of pleasant and remuneratiye business,
particularly Ministers and Teachers who wish
10 add to their small pittance,) to the adver-
tisement in our columns this day, headed $50
icitors Wanted" and can assure them that
the company ranks with the best in the corln-
try. va -sa~gr sl-., feb2S-d4t
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FtnuuciOI.

The Commercials money article says monetary at.
fairs are steadily returning to condition Of compar-
alive ease. Some bani have withdrawn deposits
from the Sub-Treasury. There is steady gain Of
currency from the West. Money is plenty ate a Z
per cent, mostly at the former. - -
Discounts are acttve rates firm,
There are loud complaints against Treasury gold
sales, which reached $4,000 900 in woweeks entre
ly through one broker.
Governments quiet. Skies of 1851 rose 4. .a'f,t
Gold steady; the demand for customs is moderate.
The anticipation Of tour millions interest of
1040s falling due tomorrow has effect upon the pre-
MUM. .
Foreign Exchange leading drawers ask 1o9
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A Fiendish OsItrnQe.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Feb. %.
About o'clock this A. M. bottle filled
with an explosive fluid, was thrown through
the window Of house on Lafayette street,
occupied by Capt Bosteyn, Constable. The
captain was sleeping in the room, which was
suddenly enveloped in flames lie escaped
alive, though somewhat burned. The house
was destroyed. The author of the outrage is
unknown i-tIDJ 1907
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Nesc Yos.i: Legislature.

4. n. ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. %.
The Speaker introduced in the Assembly
resolutions endorsing Congress and the Presi-
dent, and urging Cancellation, forbeaIance and
national concessions to harmonic existing
differences. The Governor has appointed as
health commissioners DIR. Willard Parker, DR..
j. Stone, DR.. j. L. Scheltz of New York, and
DR.. James Crane of Brooklyn.
The stove founders are to hold a national
convention on March 18th here, to protect
their interest against iron moulders. Y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-01

The subscriptions to the 'Society Bible, at
the close of the Fair last evening, was as fol-
lows State Street, S17.95; Second Parish,
$3.50; Third Parish, rs cents; Abyssinian,
$42.25; Free Street Baptist, 65 cents. To So
cieties not named, there has been no subscrip-
tions Congress Square Universalist book not
yet returned. - t-
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Tir0inta Leoislufu,.e.

RIcHMoNo, Va, Feb %.
The Senate passed the House bill providing
that all testimony given by colored persons
shall be oral. O. r,g e :, o.an .saf XIX.
The Senate also passed the House bill Civ
ing validity to various acts, contracts and pro-
ceedings during the late war not inconsistent
with the Constitution and laws of the United
States ,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-01

THE performance of the "House that Jack
Built" by the B. F. C.'s, Tuesday evening, at
the Fair, was highly pleasing to the crowded
audience. 1t was acted in grand style, and did
much credit to the TASTE and skill of the per-
formers
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From. Messco.

WASHINGTON, Feb. %. /
Official news from Ell Paso, the seat Of the
National Government of Mexico, has been re-
ceived here up to the I'd inst.
The French column which had started from
chihuahua to Ell Paso, had returned to Chi
huahua, and it was understood that all the
French troops at the City of chihuahua were
about leaving that State, Of which they held
only the capital, fs,l.y l. .s95f'5 =
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-01

FIGS, &c.-Messrs. Owen & Barber, No. 81
Exchange street, have received large lot of
fresh figs of superior quality. Also nice jel-
lies of various kinds, with an extensive varie-
ty Of confectionery, f. 4--.i. l
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o.-.I-6.e .5.,'.,l SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. %.
The Democrats held very large and enthu-
siastic meeting here last evening to endorse
the Presidents action. Ameeting of the same
character was also held at Sacramento. @
The stermer Sierra Nevada has arrived from
Portland, Oregon, bringing $132, SAB in treas
The Nevada Senate has endorsed the action
of Congress.
The steamer st. Louis sailed for Panama to.
Gay, with S4S4,715, of which $3S9,SS7 goes to
New York.
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The Maiden Murderer to be H,.,,o.

.talf FL y - BOSTON, Feb. 2S. 4
The Executive Council, at meeting this af
ternoon, appointed Wednesday, the 18th Of
April next, for the execution of Edward W.
Green, for the murder of young Converse, As
sistant Cashier of the Maiden Bank, some two
years ago. The vote of the Concil was unan-
imous.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-01

on plan of said premises. lIE
The lots are twenty five feet wide on said Pickett
Street and hundred feet deep, 1.-TWO may be pnr-
chased together) and are very desirable ior gentle
doing business In the city as they are easily ap-
preached by land or wafer, and are at distance
from any mar uiaeturing establishment. -
Pickett St. is so feet, and Broadway Ivy ieet wide
The sale win be positive and unreseryed. No pri-
vate sales. Payment VIII be required as follows:-
10 ner cent Of the purchase money and auctioneers
ices on the day Of sae !, per cent. on delivery OF
N twelys months from day Of SALE without interest.
secured by mortgage of the premises;
Rnvers paving cash viii be entitled to discount
At fine rate OF per cent per annum. To those build
ing within eighteen months after the purchase in &C
cosdance with certain sketch to be exhibited one
half of the purchase money win be refunded.
The title will he made perfect and the deed must
be TAX, n within ten day after the sale.
Plans and specifications may be seen at the Office
of VIM. Willis & Son, No. "a Exchange st., or by
calling on Benjamin W. Pickett, at Ferry Village,
WIN. WILLIS q SON, s
BENJAMIN w. PICFa1 ssn,,.
March 1-2tawto mar2sthendtd
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The Fentdns.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. ~.
Inc Fenians had an imposing torch-light
procession tonight, and an enthusiastic meet
ing at the Court House. Some $4,000 were
collected. Judge johnson presided. Speeches
were made by DAILY, Fitzgerald and Brennan.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-01
An Apothecary's Stock at Auction.

ON WEDNESDAY, Mar It'll, at 10 O'Clock at Store
" 1876 Fore st, occupied by Mr.. Hanson, all the
Stock in said Store consisting OF Medicines In great
variety, Herbs in PERCUSSION, Bottles Sambuc Wine,
Elderberry Wine in bbs,-with the entire Furniture
Of said Store: Scales, Desks Drawers, Lamps Stove
&C. Also one Wine Press and Mil, Show Jars, ono
Medicine ME, &c. Also one live Fox. 'iia
HENAY BAILEY & CO., Auctioneers.
Feb 2s--dtd = l--I
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-01

THAT beautiful sofa pillow on table No. 10,
was made by Miss Alice Hart, and the Afghan
by Miss A. Hanna and Miss Mckinney. They
are splendid articles, and no doubt will find
purchasers. t w ia i-rssFa
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To Visitors to the Fair.

The Executive Committee of the Freed
mems Fair would respectfully request all who
visit the exhibition to pass through the leil
hand door leading to the Hall, and when they
leave, pass out at the other door. This would
Obviate the trouble of crowds meeting crowds,
and render the ingress and egress compare
lively easy. As now practiced, currents meet
currents and consequently there must be
more or less commotion according to the
strength Of the currents.
Another thing is particularly desirable af-
ter one makes purchase of an article, and
gets all he wants, he ought to fall back and
give Others CHARGE at the tables. BY SO do
ing much difficulty will be obviated, and all
will have an opportunity to make their pur-
chases. And SO at the dining tables which
are so much thronged. After one has taken
his meal, common politeness would seem to
require him to leave and give others the same
privileges he has enjoyed. The observance of
the above rules will be of great advantage to
all concerned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-01

WE learn that the steamer City of Rich
mond, purchased by the Portland and Machias
Steamboat Company, was to leave New York
for Portland yesterday at4P.M.
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US. COMMISSIONERS COURT.

WI. H. CLIFFORD, esq, COMMISSIONER.
Michael Kyne, one of the persons connected
with The larceny of sugar from the U. States
Bonded Warehouse, was yesterday brought
before the Commissioner. After partial ex-
animation, he waived further proceedings,
and in default of sureties in the sum of
$1,000, for his appearance at the U. S. Circuit
Court ON the 23d of April, was committed to
jail. s. l.. Carleton, Esq, appeared for the
prisoner. I...f tfa-..+ -...
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Various Items.

,.,.,--....tF New YORK, Feb. %.
The reported wopndipg Of Gen. Grant is
said to be hoax, .f5i' "a M
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GB An exchange says that aball-room often
looks as if it needed military order -"dress."
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Nesv York Coal Sale,

e .fs NEW YORK, Feb. g..
Twenty thousand tons of Scranton coal were sold
to-day at IS 40 q 80 for stove 81 "a 90 for egg,
6 40 "a 50 for steamer. Prices last month of the
same varieties were, stove 80 IS, egg 80 q s75,
steamer 90. -.
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80. .a Auction Sale
. Or |.
sERvICEABLE AND UNSERvIOEABLE
"a GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.

DY authority from the War Department, shall
ID sell at Public Auction, ON THURSDAY, March
9th, 1866, at 10 o'clock A. M at Fort Preble, Maine,
the following articles of Quartermasters Property
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-01

THE KINDERGARTEN.-W call special at
tention to the advertisement of the school
now in successful operation, ON the Kinder
garten system, in the old City Government
Building, on Congress street. It is the most
perfect, because the most natural mode of
teaching young children. If any parent doubts
il, a personal investigation of the system will
entirely remove their doubts. Weadvise them
to call upon the teacher and make the neces-
sary inquiries. secs Il. ~ e
The term just closed has been, as we learn
from reliable authority, an entire success. The
children enjoy it while at the same time they
acquire ideas of thought much more positive
ly, as well as more rapidly, than by any other
mode of instruction. @
The lady in charge of the school is thorough
ly accomplished, and by her rare ability to
adapt herself to the child-mind and the child
sphere, is eminently adapted to the noble work
she has undertaken. We have no doubt that,
as soon as the merits of this school are under
stood by the parents, the room will be too
small for the accommodations needed. s, B
We would add that the Kindergarten sys-
tenn of teaching is now in common practice in
nearly all our large cities, and has been uni
formly successful.
Posi- OFFICE BoxEs.-Iron boxes for the
reception of letters (not containing valuable
matter) have been placed as follows:a - 81
Corner of Carleton and Congress; corner of
State and Congress; corner of High and Free
corner Of Casco and Congress; corner of PrebIe
and Congress; corner of Exchange and Con-
gress; corner of Franklin and Congress; cor
ner OF Washington and Congress; corner of
Atlantic and Congress; corner of Portland
and Green; corner of Cumberland and Elm /;
corner of Cumberland and Pearl; corner Of
Cumberland and Boyd; on Fore, opp Portland
Company's Works; corner of Middle and In
dia; corner of Commercial and Maple; corner
Commercial and Union; corner of CONNER
cial and Exchange; corner of Commercial and
Willow; corner of Commercial and India:
corner Danforth and Bracket; corner of Dan
forth and Park corner of Middle and Cross
Collections made at 7.20 and 11.30 A. NJ.
Ito and P. M. The letter carriers will com
mence their duties to-day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-01

DEoLINEs.-Mr. s. M. Sawyer, who was
nominated for Alderman of Ward 2, at the
Working Mems Meeting on Tuesday evening,
desires us to say that he declines being can
didate. His name was used against his con-
sent - emo af.' 3-..s adf ota.
ss.efi..ats PORTLAND, Feb. %, 1856.
TO the Editor of the Press: '''
L wish to say through your paper, that the
Working Mems Convention used my name
without my consent ELIAS CHASE.
PORTLAND, Feb. %, 1866.
For the Daily Press: izl-
In the published report this morning of
ward nominations for the Labor Reform tick
ct, the use made of my name was unauthor-
lied and contrary to my wishes.
]. ]. GERRIsH.
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MelOdeons, Pianos, &C., at Auc-
ton.

ON TUESDAY, March 9th, ct II o'clock A. NJ, at
Notice, we shall sell Five Portable Melodeons, and
two Melodeons Piano shape; Four Prime second
hand PIANOS, and octave. These Melodeons are
are fine instruments modern in shane. and in good
condition. Can be examined any day after Friday
next.
Also, q arch-top Mirrors 2 Marble Top Center Ia
bles, one Rich BRUSSELS Carpet &c. nom .Illl
HENRY BAILEY & CO., Auctioneers.
Feb 2S-dtd
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Important tn Nayioo+o-s

6NAPT. H. G.. TAYLOR'S new method of finding
Every navigator should know it. The method il
short and easily worked Price two dollars. Address
P, o. Box 143, Portsmouth, N. II.
Feb oa--d1WM 1fAlraJ Efl'3 r. fsaa
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rx-Ne Underhiddina on Re.eryation.

ON THURSDAY, the 5th day Of April, 1896, at
Oeleven o'clock A. M. we shall sell at Public Auc-
hundred house lots. situated on Pickett Street and
Broadway. IN the town OF Cape Elizabeth, at South
Portland. 80 called, being lots numbered
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-01
DR.. Ratsh's Medici9ses.

TINE subscrib rs having taken the Agency tor
l. Doctor Rush's Valuable Medicines are prepared
to furnish them in any quantity at the Doctors
w. F.. PHILLIPS s. CO.,
7kTEfa aogrt 751r3 Wholesale Druggists,
.al. i.eFsflj 149 Middle Street, Portland.
The New York herald., 1866-09-03
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