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The Portland daily press., 1866-02-08
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EyK-wrfNEss; OR, LIFE SCENES IN THE old
NORTH STATE, Depicting the Trials and suffer
ings Of the UniOnists during the Rebeiion BY A.
o. w. One vol. i2mo, pP 276. Boston; u. u Rus
sell & Co.
The author of this work informs Us In her preface
that Il was mostly written at the South, more than
two wears ago. while its scenes being enacted
she saws. ssThe incidents here related are true
The characters are drawn nom life. The winter Va.
conversant with most all, while others werc related
bv the actors themselves" This is tighsly Obscure
since from u We not able to gather whether In.
writer was conversant with the Incidents or the char
acters related by the actors. However, We SUP
pose Is all right That the chief events OF the sto
ry are matters Of fact We have no reason 10 doubt as
the strangest Of them have been paraIleIled many
times during the history Of tho war. In point Of
style the book Is little excited, IN ct quite wild.
The pthy remark attributed to vOltarr, that ''thc
adjective Is oen the enemy Of the substantive,
when they agree in gender. number, and case, has
probably not fallen under the notice OF the writer.
Her use OF aUectives In tho snperlatiye degree h
most lavish anil her style betrays tendency 10 blos-
som into a luxurianee bordering ON the "hi1lutin.'
In spite, however, OF these and some other minor
blemishes, the book has degree Of genuine merit.
II Is pure In tone, and, Ievcn when touching upon
questions which yet awaken bitter controversy, is
kindly and Christian In spirit; and It Is also porvad-
ed throughout by sentiment Of the most uncompro-
missing and uufaltering loyalty. As q story. too IL
possesses fair degree Of interest.
For sale by John Hankerson s Co., 1873 Middle st.
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Napoleon's Perplexity.

The Paris correspondent Of New York pa
per thus discusses the awkward dilemma of
the French Emperor in relation to the Mexi-
can question: arH.a. 7
Within three days, L e. on Monday, Jan. 22,
the Emperor will pronounce his speech from
the throne TO the Senate and Legislative
Chamber, and everybody Is asking: What win
he say about Mexico? An impression pre-
walls extensively, and had favorable eject
upon the Bourse yesterday, that he viii an
nounce his intention to bring his Mexican ar
my home within a certain fixed tme-some
go so far as to say In the course of the pres
ent year. On the other hand, know for
fact that three regiments are under orders to
go out to Mexico to reinforce Marshal Daza-
Inc, and only the day before yesterday the
TouloRnais stated that government transport
in the port of Toulon had been ordered to pro-
ceed in all haste to Algiers to take on board
1000 men for Mexico. do not believe that
anybody but the Emperor knows what he will
say On Monday, and doubt whether he knows
himself His interest strongly calls him to
come away from Mexico, but his pride stands
in the way. He is in worse dilemma re-
garding this matter than he has ever been in
during the whole course of his life. Ii he
withdraws his troops, Macmillan must at
once 60 to the wall, and then gloss it over as
he may, explain as he may, all the world will
see that the Mexican expedition, which he of
his own head, and without consulting the
country, went into for nefarious purposes-an
expedition which has cost France more blood
and treasure than she yet knows of-has been
an ignominous failure But ii he goes on he
risks his throne. The finances OF France are
in most perilous condition, and war with
the United States, which must come sooner or
later, if Napoleon LII. persists in an army in
Mexico to prop up an Empire, would bring
France to the verge of bankruptcy. M. Fould,
the Finance Minister, well knows this, and
is using all his influence to persuade the En-
peror to take the only course which will give
his dynasty chance of lasting. The French
nation, which mistrusted and disliked the
Mexican expedition from the first, would nev-
er stand the frightful expenditure which its
long continuance would entail.
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Tha Ratort Courteous.

The special Southern correspondent of the
Nation relates some instances of the bitter dis
like everywhere manifested by the women of
the South toward all WHO wear the Federaluni-
form. The following occurred in Lynchburg: /:
A lady called from an upper window to a
little girl on the sidewalk: sJulia, come in
this minute, child. That Yankee will rub
against you if you stay there" The Yankee
referred to was soldier, dull-looking fellow,
who appeared confounded at this attack upon
him. He quickly recovered himself, and, turn
ing his face towards the chamber window, ad-
dressed the little girl, who was obeying her
mother with elacrity; Yaas, go long in, you
skinny little thingl Don't rub against the
Yankee. guess your father tried i on down
at Petersburg, and he didn't like it, you
know"
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Terms SS per aanuns, in adcance.
Revival of the Slave Trade.

TOT some time past there have been in cir
culatlon various reports and rumors to the eff
iec' that carsoes OF freedmen were being run
over rom many Of the ports of the Southern
states 10 cuba and other West India islands,
where they were sold as slaves. OF late these
stories have gained in frequency and definite
ness, and from the amount of evidence adj
duced in support of them it would seem that
there can be little doubt of their truth. In
deed, General Howard, in his address the 9TH
er night in this city, did not hesitate to speak
OF them in such manner as to show his own
belief in their correctness. The negroes are
hired on pretence of being employed at lum-
bering, or other work, in Georgia or Florida,
or some place remote enough to furnish a pre-
text for getting them on board vessel. They
are then rapidly carried over to Cuba, where
purchasers are plenty, and brisk trade Is
driven. Of course the business pays well, as
the stock costs little or nothing.
we presume that measures will be taken
speeduy to put stop to this new process of
"coionizlng" the surplus colored population of
the late revolted States; but the fact that such
a neiarlous violation of every species of law
and justice could be carried ON for months in
the South is sufficient commentary on the
declarations OF those who insist that the ne
gro can find all the instice and protection he
needs in the courts of that section, and that
the Freedmen's Bureau Is only a useless ex-
pense. We believe the loyal people and their
legislators will consider gravely before they
withdraw from the unfortunate freedman,
ground between the upper and neither mill
stones Of halfdeyeloped freedom and halt
relinquished slavery, the only shield which
can afford him any protection against his op-
pressors. -
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Under head of 'AMUsEMENTs," $500 per square
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For Sale.

49, large and convenient House, No. 4
E4 Waterville st, suitable for two families. Term
LILY. of sale liberal. - lt+liS
2 Apply to w, No. 373 Middle st. ja23dtf
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WO2lted.

Wanted. .-
~ Vessels to load deals at st. John, N.
AHN B., for English and Irish Ports, at high
Z est rates offreight. b
SA@ Also, st--illl-ls, aa1
To load lumber at same place for Calves
ton, Philadelphia and Richmond.
LITTLEJOHN & CHASE,
.5ii. -a r- No. 4 Central Wharf.
Aug 29-di r.iiii a43I
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COTTON PLANTATIONS
-.,b 81, 10 FOR SALE.


WE have for sale, and ready for immediate occu-
Nv pancy, some of the best cotton plantations, in
the very best cotton growing region Of the South,
machinery for cotton cultivation complete and many
with the laborers ready work. They will be sold
with perfect titles for less than it cost to clear the
Amy OF these plantations viii pay for themselves
and all expenses by single crop, and must double in
year, operations must be begun in January. 10 fas
cilitate investments at once, the company are pre-
pared to purchase manage and cultivate plantations
for northern owners without any charge to the pur
chaser the expenses being paid from the net profits
We also are prepared to negotiate for advances for
growing CO. ton, giving bottom mortgage with perfect
title upon the entire plantation to the princi
pal and giving nehird net crop for the of the
money-the plantations being run under the super
order. These advances can be deposited with our
agency in New York or Boston, and will be paid at
maturity at the same place without expense.
Cotton at present prices, win pay from to 800 per
cert. on these Investments, amply secured and per-
We assure northern men Of perfect security in their
persons and property in any locality where such pur-
chases and Investments are made by us. q .Tss
We believe no more favorable opportunity for IN
vestment for Northern men ever presented ITSELF and
ct the same time it win supply the necessities of the
freedmen by furnishing them with remunerative en-
lree labor in the cotton fields of the South under
Mortgages negotiated upon plantations for which
~ per cent interest per annum will be paid absolute
ly or one-third the net crop of cotton raised. s
An agent Of the company will leave for the South
on the 10Th Of January, 10 make investments and at
tend to the selection and purchase OF plantations;
until which time he be seen at the office of the
New England Agency, No. 46 Washington Street,
Boston, Mass - r'sr- ,---9 Z
Send for lists Of plantations and prices in any de-
sired locality. Send for circulars. Call for letters of
Introduction to our agents in all parts of the South.
American Land Agency aad Company,
a'a JOHN A. ANDREW. Presidens.
FRANK E. HOWE, General Agent, 81 Broadway,
and WILLIAM L. BURT New ENGLAND AGENT az
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For Sale and to Let.
Lease & Fixtures for Sale
Augusta House.

gEs The undersigned being compelled ION az
YNo count OF i'll healthy to relinquish Hotel busi-
a,E3s ness, offers for sale the lea and portion
EEM1.H HOf the fixtures of said house.
This hotel ranks among the first in the country,
and commands large proportion Of the travel. 1t
has one hundred twenty-five rooms perfectly venti-
lated and substantially furnished Attached to the
house are Bathing Rooms, Shaving and Billiard Sa-
looms, &c. In connection with the house is a large
and convenient Stable, with fine livery stock. To
any desirons Of entering the hotel business will
find this a rare opportunity with comparatively a
small capital.
HARRISON BAKER, Proprietor.
Ian 30-dtf :, 4 e. -
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agents TAINTED i!
: Gp2aerOZ AOe2at ,W0

& General agent TAINTED.
(lNE of the most popular and successful Life In
tablsh Its business more thoroughly in the State of
Maine, would make liberal arrangements with suit
able party. Address H. G.. WILSON, IT State St.,
Boston, Mass, with such references as will justify
confidential communications.
= FehR-d1W & ~ 90 III ~. ----.-- Il
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Wants, Lost and Found
Wanted.

'"O'i WO71ted. isg s-l hu (
A POSITION in Mercantile life, by a young man
IA who can make himself useful in any depart
ment. Understands the general management OF
business; has had several years experience In and
thoroughly understands bookkeeping, and is eapa-
BILE of taxing charge Of any set of accounts writes
good hand, and can furnish the best of references
Address Mercantile" Box 1875, Post Office, Port
lend. f'a D-1al3 9i = 4
Portland, Feb. 6, 1866. feb7-d1ws
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House for Sale,
Farm tor Sale,

Farm tor Sale,
In Westbrook, near Aliens Cor
AHM-0 ner, about 81 miles from this city,
MMEfEO There are about 25 acres OF land di-
E aAfEHIx vided into tillage and pasture land,
AE3zSlIE61142a@-with some wood and q House and
Barn thereon. Apply to CHARLES H. HILL, on
the premises.
Jan 12-d4w* aN 800
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For Sale,

49, The three-story Brick Dwelling House anG
#;;: Lot on the southerly corner of Spring ani
l..A State Streets. ~ 20
Apply to La j. .S E. M. RAND, 19r5
ja19d1m 1913 Middle st.
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For Sale.
TlHE Two-story Brick House and Lot, No. Deer
Il Street, at a GREAT BARGAIN.
For particulars, enquire of
-v BENZ. KNIGHT,
oct1Sdtf Atlantic Wharf.
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WNnfRG.

g,sT. t... WO71teG.
A Agent in every town in the State Of Maine to
n sell new, convenient and useful patented arti-
Gle. Ladies or Gentlemen wishing for rare chance
to make money should call on, or addresses, I /.
j. HANKERSON s. CO.,
4,,7 .lr 100 Middle Street,
Nov 23-dtf --.a Portland, Maine.
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To Let.

E To Let.
OINGLE and Suits OF Rooms furnished or un-
- furnished to let, with or without board, at II
Free Street. lclanie
Respectable transient boarders accommodated.
Feb 6-d1w* 77-f- 3
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a For Sale.
HzKsHEfER zKsAHHIfR sfA ffAFFE6yfbT Frs ffbTEzGE ENGHRBiR for
For further particulars enquire Of or address
GEO. L. KIMBALL, ~
Firm of Stevens, Freeman 81 Co.
Nov. 11-dtf6
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aHp House Wanted.
A GOOD, convenient house in the vicinity of Cum
"A berland or Oxford Streets. Rent not to exceed
$225. Enquire at this office. en
Portland, Feb. /, 1866. d2w
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At COST.

rTOYS at Cost at No. 37t Middle St., Pavson Rlock
Il The balance of stock Of Toys must be sold regard
less Of prices, to make room for millinery stock
inc ensuing ~ spring slM ~ laf. P. s. W.
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eS Reading Matter on all -Four Pages.
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American Land Agency aad Company
UyxU

FRANK E. HOWE, General Agent, 81 Broadway,
and WILLIAM L. BURT, New England Agent, 4s
Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 81 ols r.s.4 ,r,
Januarysth. 1885, 2 3i9Lm f.gzz. dim
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Northern Claims.

Northern creditors are preparing fer 80
early prosecution cf their claims against
Southern debtors in the Cous,s OF the U.i.
ted States The late stay law Of onr Leg.
isiatars by WHICH home creditors are de-
barred from obtaining Judgment. while th.
foreign creditor can p.oered to Judgment
and collections 10 ths Courts of the UnitY I'd
States, was . ~ cat unwi,e Proceeding and
unjust to ths ei,izsn, OF cur own State.
We lsaEn fom the Nor,hsrn p,psf, that a
special committee. appointed by III. New
York Chamber Of CommSrce to consider tho
proPriey Of enforcisg, by every mean, at.
forded by the lsS, Northern claims against
Southern debtors, submitted the re.ult OF
thsir deliberations ~ that body 10 the shape
OF memorial 10 Congress:
The committee .ei corih thaIat the corr.
meneemsnt Of tb. late civil ysr. citizsas ol
the rebellious States were indebted to
creditors in the North, fer money leaned
and goods sold. to the amount Of about
$3.50 .O00, ,0o0, and that osiy q small port,on
Of IL has since been iiq.idsted, while on the
other hand large proportion Of the resi-
due hss been, or socn will be, barred By
the state statutes Of limitation. In crdei
that these claims may be adjusted, there
fore, the msmonaIists pray for passage Of,
law sxsmpting suitors in the Federal court.
Of The Southern States from the operations
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State Taxes.

The sutioiusd synopsis of the Tax Act
for the present year is of interest 10 all
concerned.
The Act provides for the payment Of a
tax Of fifteen cents on every hundred dol.
lars Of the value Of all lands granted In this
State. and the same upon ~ town los,
bui dings, Premises, &C.; " 0 dollars per
head upon all male residents between the
ages Of twenty-one and s:A,y years, except
such a. may be incapable Of maintaining
themselves by their own labor; sixty cent.
per hundred dollars on the proceeds of
every trade, calling, or prof-skions sixty
cents per hundred dollars on brokers. com.
missions; one dollar per head for eyer, cog
kept in the State forty cents per hund ed
les in which such stock is held are 10 wo rk-
ing opcratioH; one dollar per huuGr, d d.
Lays CR all premiums takeE by Insurance.
Comp MES ipcerp"raEd ln this State :;
twenty cents on every hundred dollars
worth Of goods sold ia the Stats by resi-
dents, or denizrns tLsreof; one dollar Of
every hundred dollar1 worth il thu goods
arg owned or sold BY foreigners or their
agents; one do liar per hundr.t dollars up,n
the valae of all manufac lures for tsy pur-
pose Of sale or barter; twenty dglllrs upon
every hundred dollars value of spir ou>
liquors manufacture ed in the State for the
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Our Railroads.

The Columbia correspondent ofths York.
vile Enquirer q Wood Dasidsatl has tn.
following on this subject:
The road 10 Charleston is a slow affair.
The track is now completed to within about
four miles Of Col unbia. Tns cars run to
iiampton's Turn Out; little over four
miles by the track. but ab ,ut seven mi.rs
by the hack route. Every few days We
hear that the road will be imished ia avery
few days; bu. time rolls on, while the cars
DO not A little bridge il n.w the point A 4
which the pause occurs We ar. constant
ly hearing tht Nc Prake il just or:aniziny
u new force Of hands, and that he Is g"iny
10 push the work right through. The
freedmen do not appear 10 organize With
much nll:rity, especially during tho Christ
mas holidays. We presume. however, now,
that the holidays have passed, Mr.. P.ake
will meet with better suc;-.s than he.c;o-
fore; and We presume that in II short line
(asain)-perhaps in u week road ac-
tuaiy will be finished TO Columbia.
Tie Gr.enviIIr rsgd ii. running order
up TO Little River; and car, are rnnnin .
over it, engaged, We Presum,, in tn, work
Of repairs principally. They run down.
from Greenvi'ls TO lI"pes Siaii on, ju 1
above the Broad River Brds. at nl.ro o.
This road, as also toe Charlotte road, i.
wa kn -.
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The Mills IIouse

She people OF the ap.couutry who OCCASION
ally soj"a'ned at this popular establishment
before the war, will be glad to learn from
card published on another column, that its spa
ci'us and superb apartments and sgmptyous
"Bis of Fare a'c again offered to tho public
The building has becn repair ell and reiurnished
at AN ekp'nse OF fifty thousand dollars, and
now offers a the Inducements OF psbllc pat.
ronnge that il did in days oi yo'e. Visitors TO
Charleston, who love good eating and splendid
entertainment OF every kind. wopli do well to
make this House their home While ia the city.
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of statutes Of Limitation passed by State
Legislatures, for period long enough to
afford legal creditors an opportunity 10 en-
force their demands.
AftsT an animated discussion, the me mo.
'ial was unanimo lsly adopted, together with
resolution calling upon =. natots and Re.
prrsentatives in Congress to use the most
earnest endesvors to procure the passage VI
the desired ill.
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New Advertisements.

We direct attention T. the following new
advertisements in this Paper.
B. !. / J. H. Witherspoon. Adm'rs. Sale
oi til" personal Estate o! the late iionorabl.
James III. Wlthcrspoon, comprising a most
valuable collection u property of various
kinds
\. j. KibIer, Adm'r: Estate Of J. 4. Gun.
ningham, dsceased.
W. j. IunlHp, Ag't: Lost notes, Estate Of
A. G. Dunlap, deceased
Joseph Rodser1, Admir-: Estate Of Margaret
Nc .uTray, deceased
Joseph Purcell Nil's IIousr, Charleston.
II. W. kiYsman Mapes Fertilizer, Char.
lesion.
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Our Relations with France.
New DIRK, Jan. is.


The Tribunes Washington special
states that a private letter from a trus,
worthy source, received from Pari9, states
that the legislative bolies Of the French
Empire will assemble about the 18Th inst,
and that the Emperor, 10 his opening ad
dress, will express amIcahIe and peaceful
sentiments toward, tha United States,
and unless, in the meanwhile, the rea
tons OF the two countries become hostile
by menaces or the question Of honor, he
will promise to evacua,e Mexico as
promptly as practicable.
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Military Arrests at Charleston

NHAKLEsION, jan. To
Several arrests by the military forces
Of The United States stationed here were
made Yesterday. They grew on, Of an
attempt on the part OF the Government
to obtain the amount OF The assets o the
Bee Company" which will be remem-
bereL as a well known blockade running
co rcern during the war. Ous Of the
parties connected with this Comp, nv, the
agent at Nassau, refused positively to di
vulge anything with reference to the as
sets, and be was ordered to be imprisoned.
The case exeites much interest.
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THE LANCASTER LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, January 81, 500.

lS- The time for which many Of our sub.
scribers have paid will soon expire. We give
them this warning that they may renew,
as the paper, in ALL CASEs, will be dlscQntinu.
cd at tn. expiration Of the time for which th CIV
have paid. Subscribers finding (N) CT oss
mark on the margin of their paper may know
that their time is out.