The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-04-06
ITEMS OF STATE NEWS.

va Prof Brush, of Yale college, has re-
Gently described mineral new to science,
which he has named "Cookite," in honor of
Prof. Cooke, of Harvard University. 1t is
found at Mt. Mica in Paris, Maine. -s-.---.e.---
gy Mr.. Josiah Mitchell, of Strong, with
others, has leased a cotton plantation of $500
acres, Ii miles from Greenville, N. C. The
Lewiston journal reports that Mr.. Mitchell
has in his employ co freedmen, who are indus
trious and orderly. He pays them $40 a month
and board, and says that the freedmen general
" work well when they are justly treated
The chivalry, however, make it point to abuse
the freedmen, and even shoot them down like
beasts on the slightest provocation. Three
blacks have been killed and one wounded since
he has been there. 1r a.qeal 4
, BR~ The Bangor Times says "The prospect
for good season for Bangor was never bright
er than now. Especially is this true for those
engaged in mechanical employments. The
number of new buildings projected, both for
stores and dwelling houses, is quite unexam-
pied in our recent history, while the enlarge
ment and repairing of old buildings is also con-
siderable" -. 49,
GJ- A young lady, the daughter of gem
tleman of this city, is possessed of considera-
BILE sum of money in her own right, which is
invested in stocks of bank in Skowhegan. "A
few days since, a spruce looking Individual pre-
sented himself at the counter of the bank in
question, and giving his name inquired con
corning the stocks owned by Miss - - - stat
ing that he had recently married that lady. and
had called at her request to collect her diyi-
dends. The cashier of the bank, not feeling
perfectly satisfied with this statement, excused
himself from making the payment at that time,
The lady has relatives in Skowhegan, and on in
quiring Of them, he found that they were quite
unaware of her marriage to anybody, and 9TH
er parties who were referred to- and who might
naturally be expected to have some knowledge
OF such an event, were equally ignorant. Steps
wers now taken to have the fellow apprehend-
ed; but on searching for him, it was found that
he had got wind Of the proceedings, and disap-
peared. Our informant describes him 40 a
good-looking and plausible rascal, and it is not
impossible that he may try the same game else
where. - ~ q 10y 90
- During the past year there have been
24O arrests in Lewiston for misdemeanors or
crimes resulting directly from Intoxicating
liquors, and 40 additional arrests for reasons
Indirectly arising from the same cause There
have been SO arrests for drunkenness, against
100 the year previous - -. c.F-go a.s-
Is Vs. The Trustees of the Maine College Of
Agriculture, &C., have received a full and com
plete title to the White and Goddard farms in
Orono. for the location and site of the College.
They have also received portion of the mon
ey subscribed in Bangor for the benefit of the
College; the balance to be paid on or before the
first of June next. An Executive Committee,
consisting of s. F. Perley, s. L. Goodale, W. A.
p. Dillingham;, R. Martin and J. II. Gilman,
has been appointed to arrange and carry
out plan of operations for the present wear.
and will probably meet at Orono this week. p
GH Several young men and also several fam
iliesin Belfast, are preparing to leave and take
up their residence in Wisconsin. o;n u
Vs. The Lewiston Journal says one of the
sharpest business men in Bangor was victimiz-
ed in New York the other day, by the notorious
pocket-book game. Two strangers, in great
hurry to take the cars, had picked up a pocket
book running over with gold and greenbacks
(brass and bogus), and persuaded the Down
easter to advance $40 on it and advertise it for
the benefit of the loser! Well, God save the
green, as the Fenians say. What paper does
that man read ~ ai fl se4traI hHaf b.
= B5- William Crosby, of Bangor, late a Cap
tain in Hancock's Veteran Corps, has received
the appointment Of Second Lieut.. in the Reg
ular Army. alssats asi r57-s
The April term of the s. j. Court for
sagadahoc County, commenced at Bath, Tues
day, Judge Dickerson presiding as we learn
from the Times. 80. ...gs. -
"a B~ Governor Cony is in Bangor. : 80
DB The new memorial building to be erect
ed on the college grounds at Brunswick in
honor of the sons of Bowdoin who fell in the
war, will be built of granite-probably from
the Hallowell quarries. 1t will be GA feet in
length by GA in breadth. The lower story. for
library and ante-rooms, will be eighteen feet
posts The whole upper story will be devoted
entirely to lecture hall. 1t will be % feet
post, and its acoustic arrangement will be of
the highest order. The whole matter is now in
the hands ofhProf Smyth. "a s.ta5s .ss'a