davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

MR. EDIToR:-I do not propose to enter into
the controversy which seems to be going on be-
tween the Nocturnal Luminary" and your
correspondent E." in relation to the Attor-
ney Generalship: but there has been a capdi-
date mentioned by some, whose name have
not seen brought prominently before the pub
lie, who is undoubtedly as competent and de-
serving as any of those whose names have
been mentioned in the public prints.
1t seems to be conceded that the President Of
the Senate, Speaker of the House, Secretarv
OF State, Treasurer, &c.. are to be taken from
the Eastern part of the State and that as some
shght offset the Attorney General is to be taxi
en- from this section. But cannot believe that
the Republican party in this part of the State
is so short of good materials as to be Obliged I'd
take for that ffice man who is constitution.
ally ineligible by reason of being member Of
the Legislature, or our Portland Postmaster
who is already heavily laden with official and
professional duties. There would seem to he
more propriety in taking a man not so heavilv
burdened, and not constitutionally ineligible
but who is competent, and would, doubtless
ably and faithfully discharge the duties of the
office. iHit 5e n
Albert Merrill, Esq, of this city, has been by
many favorably spoken of as such candidate.
No more thoroughly read or critical LAWYER can
De found, or one whose election to the office
named would reflect more credit upon the
State He has been Republican from the
start, and has ever been jealous and true to
the cause, laboring in season and out of season
for Its success And, moreover, the objection
that ne is not in full sympathy with all the re-
form movements of the day, cannot be brought
against him. "'o
Why not, then, all unite in bestowing the no
sition upon this gentleman, whose election
would do away all objections, and reconcile all
interests? D
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24
A STRIKING CONTRAST

notice your townsman Wm w. Thomas
Esq, in the city. That gentleman is Iookin9
Well. He was in the Senate when the debate
between sumner and Wade took place and
with Mr.. Summers views.
1t is whispered that another gallant citizen
of Portland is about to bow before Hymen's
shrine, Chpt John Carter Brown is expected
to tor marry shortly Miss Carroll of Carrollton,
Ind, scion of a most distinguished family.
Mr.. Lynch, your WORTHY representative
days past. SpEoTATop
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

ARREST FOR LARcENY.-William ii. Glenn
and William stanwood some days since stole
Soo from Joseph F. Libby, the stable Keeper
They stole the key of his safe, opened the safe
and abstracted the $50, and then cleared out to
Boston and had good time. Last Friday Glenn
was arrested for larceny of pair of rubber
boots, and on Saturday was sentenced to sixty
days in the County Jail. AT that time it was
not known that he was concerned in the above
mentioned transaction. 80
Steward was arrested on Saturday by officer
Sterling. He owned up and implicated Glenn
in the transaction. Ha
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24
Great Robbery in PhiIadeIph;.,

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 22
The store of William G. Cochrane & Co.,
34 Walnut street was broken into last night,
brick fre-proof safe dug into, and railroad
and Government securities carried off to the
amount of over $20O,OOO j .H-IIs ~
Second Dispatch.-The robbery of Cochrane
& Co. this morning will not prove as heavy as
reported. 1t is now stated that the amount
were coupon bends, and the rest in city skies
and other securities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

"iR' EDiroR.-ln your issue of last Saturday
was notice Of the Coroner's Inquest held up
on the body of John Driscoll, with remarks re-
nectlng somewhat upon me- In Justice to nv
sen wish to make, through your columns. "A
orlef statement of facts CONCERNING the case
nemg County Physician, I was called TO TAX,
:: e., Sare OF Driscoll soon after he was put
made him two or three visits few
"p"i'. Ihe wound in his thigh was de-
Ing wen oid not regard it dangerous Tbera
seemed TO me TO be no call whatever for suro;-
cal interference.
About the time was to visit him ooa;, ,ro.
informed that he had put himself in cbaroo "a
another surgeon, and did not wish for NV ser-
vices longer
saw no cause for consultation, was not re-
quested to call a consulting physician, neither
was notified that one had been called. More
over, over, no honordote physician called for consul
.auoh would have proceeded to make a lonq
anu Palnfui examination of case without the
clan. '''0"e P"J''
In TACT, there was no consultation with the
physician referred to in your issue Dr. Fitch
at any time; and in making said Examination
anu giving directions for treatment he assum-
nons;b;t, Ise, snq tnus relieved me from the res
as soon, however as I was informed that
DriscoI ~ was without surgical attendance. Wis
lted MN again, and found him yerv faebla b;s
thigh looking badly. 1 told him sometbin%
should be done, and wished him to let me ex'
anime the wound; but he refused to let me do
ahytning for him: Soon after severe hemor-
rnage came on. l then called CONSULTING phv
sicians, and by their advice cut down upon anil
tled the bleeding vessel; but his vital ENERGIES
were too much exhausted for him to raIlv from
the operation THoMAs A Rosyy,1, R.y .ro'"
Portland, Dec %, 1866.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24
ACCIDENT ON THE GRAND TR,rNx "A f,.;

ACCIDENT ON THE GRAND TRUNK. "A freight
train ran off the track near Berlin Falls FRI
day afternoon, at the place where the train was
dumped on Thursday. Two cars were smash
ed up. The laborers had Just cleaned up and
nagged a lot of oats which had been scattered
oy the first accident, when the runaway cars
ran over the pile, scattering the oats again.
A"o orakemen, named Ingersoll and Patrick
were considerably injured by the accident of
Thursday. 10! l-.u.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

LIVE STOCK Insurance Importance Of
lnsuring valuable horses and other live stock
against death and theft is beginning to be wen
understood, as we perceive by the following let
ter, copied from Boston paper:
49, BosToN, Dec 9Th 1866.
Messrs. SPer.y d Washburn, General Agents
Hartford Live Stock Insurance Co: =
GENTLEMEN:-I have to acknowledge receint
OF your check for five hundred dollars being IL
payment for loss by death of my mare. Lady
mace; SAID mare was insured in the Hartford
Lave Stock Insurance Co., Tin connection with
my other stock) through your agency. ON the
18th day of November, and on the 5tb dav az
december following she accidentally received
KICK from another horse, breaking her left
tore leg above the knee, rendering il necessarv
10 XII her, as an act of humanity.
Your prompt payment of the loss. witbout
any discount, the day after her death. only con-
nrms my previous confidence in the COMPANY.
ana cheerfully recommend all owners Of live
STOCK TO insure therein, as my experience CON
Vinces me that it is just the thing wanted to
protect them from loss by death from either ac-
cident or disease. 1 "'1
Very truly yours, "r.
..5 te DENNIS p FLAGG,
No. 796 Washington Street.
1t behooves owners of valuable horses and
Cattle to get them insured, now that there is a
company which takes such risks, of which
Messrs. w. D. Little & Co. are agents. I
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

BALTIMORE, Dec. 81.
Some action will be shortly taken in. the
United States District Court in this city, in
reference to the alleged disregard of the civil
rights bill by Judge Magruder, of Anne Arun-
del County, in sentencing negroes convicted of
larcency to be sold, in accordance with the
provisions of the Maryland code, provision
which has not been repealed since Maryland
became free State. This law, authorizing
the sale OF negroes as punishment for crime
Is in direct conflict with the civil rights bill
which makes the infliction of any punishment
on the blacks other than that prescribed for
whites convicted of the same crime punsha-
BILE by fine and imprisonment lT
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24
'MiseeIIaneous Dispntche,.

FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. o
The steamer Missouri, from New Orleans
18th inst, with -four and cotton for New York
arrived at Norfolk tonight, She experienced
north westerly gales, and broke her crank pin
off Hatteras.
JUNCTION Cry, Kansas, Dec %. /
A shooting affray occurred at Ogden, Kan
sas, yesterday. The City Marshal of Ogden was
shot dead by a soldier of the 7th United States
cavalry, and two soldiers of the 7th cavalry
were shot in return by the citizens
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24
THE NEW YORK REVENUE FRAUDS
Washington dispatch SAYS:

partially concluded their labors in New York.
Frauds exceeding belief have been discovered.
nm, me johnson clubs are seriously implicated
Inc operations connected with raising money
Tor political purposes have come to light Col
ieciols oa revenue, and inspectors Of whiskey
Whiskey was sold freely in the city fdr t from
$L25 to $i75 per gallon and some Of the most
respectable firms are engaged in the ;Il;oit
trade. In the matter of compromise the facts
understood that the frauds discovered in t,s
Custom House are on still grander scale than
any mentioned above. The whole whiskey in
terest of the country has been engaged in the
attempt to remove Mr.. Rollins . ~ =,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

In the early settlement of our country the
greatest anxiety was, how our people could get
enough OF good wholesome food. Now the
manner of living has changed, so that many
people really suffer, and enough of every kind
around them. Why is this? 1t is because their
food distresses them. Buy one bottle of Main:
Elderberry Wine and you will get relief Then
buy case. dec4tt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24
ConaIet Between Christian. and Turks.

NEW YORK, Dec. %.
The Heralds Athens, (Greece,) correspon-
dent OF Nov. 29th, gives report from Gambia of
tne sangmnary conflict which took place be-
OF Arcadian. The Christians barricaded even
the cells OF the Convent but the Turks having
carried the place it was determined to fire the
magazine in order to prevent its desecration. A
Monk applied the match and a large number of
Christians and Turks lost atheir lives bv the
EXPLOSION y Wv
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24
The Congressional COMMITTEE.

r,l NEW ORLEANS, Dec 81
today, with the exception of Bower. of Penn
who is expected tomorrow.
.r.. c..-.., NEW ORLEANS, Dec. %.
The Congressional Investigating Committee
i mas aeclded to carry on their investigation at
the st; Louis Hotel. The Committee com
@ehced Smhnnn work this morning at an early hour.
ready been issued. Among those examined
TO- today We're Judges Yarmouth and Howell.
Inc Committee will have to work day and
night to @ have their report ready by the op-
ening OF congress: The first examination of
subsequently with regard to the management
OF the departments, and also the Sentiments
at the Southern people, All who ara connect
ed with the Commission are sworn to secre+
visit to the Committee this mornipa ' '', ''' !
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

AMONG the entertainments of the HOLIDAYS
we think the Fair and Levee OF the new Meth
odist Society, should claim a liberal share Of
the public patronage. Their church is almost
completed and they are now striving to raise
the means to furnish it, Let Lincoln Hail be
crowded this and Tomorrow evenings, and we
are assured that it will be pleasant as well
as profitable time - u.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24
PORTLAND, MONDAY MORNING, DECEMBER q 1866
Mozarf's Twelfth Ma.

The new Chapel was filled on SATURDAY. ava-
ming with people solicitous to hear the rebear-
sal OF Mozarts Twelfth Mass, which the choir
under direction of Mr. bennett have been
studying for the services of Christmas Eve.
The rehearsal was had und ersome disadvan-
tages The Chapel was not finished and could
not be thoroughly warmed. The performers
nad not sung there before, so that they were
not accustomed to the room or to their relative
positions. The organ-which appears to be a
very good one-is newly set up, and having no
case on IL, sounds comparatively harsh; and
'ne organ'st had enjoyed no opportunity to
make himself familiar with the arrangements
OF the instrument We have been informed
alSo, 'hat tine organ has no s,oeH, but instead,
an arrangement for drawing and closing por-
uon OF the stops by means of pedal, so as to
change from soft to loud--a peculiarity which
might tend to embarrass an organist accustom-
ed to use swell for that purpose.
Under these circumstances, did the rebear-
sal take p.aces and the music was given in
manner that 1t was privilege to hear. The
several movements were effectively rendered /:
the voices were well balanced, and the quality
OF tone was excellent. In the choruses the
volume OF sound was sufficient to fill the Chap
el, and the effect was really fine.
The organ, as has been mentioned. having no
case, was louder than it would otherwise have
been. Still, the voices were never oyerpower-
ed by it; and both the aecompaniments and
symphonies were played in manner indicat-
Doth talent and industry on the part of the or
ganlst, who, we understand, is quite q Young
man. -
Inc audience were very attentive, and we
should Judge much pleased. If any were not
so, we cannot envy the frame of mind in which
they listened. and we wish them "better luck
next time"
Ihose VINO were aware of the amount of
study necessary to master a composition like
TINS mass SO as to sing it even passably well,
must have been impressed and gratifed by the
careful aud thorough manner in which this
noble mass had been studied,-and inspired
with more hopeful feeling in regard to the
Time when the best music shall be better
known and appreciated in our community
An audience cannot listen to such music with
out Improvement. A portion of the hearers
VIII OF necessity acquire a relish for it. which
Will grow stronger, with every opportunity of
gratifying the taste.
We anticipate much enjoyment for those who
listen to the performance this evening, and can
not butfeel grateful to those who are taking
SO much interest in the advancement of music
among us.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

DRAMArIc-This evening viii be produced
for the first time the favorite drama of the Col
ieen Bawn, introducing some new scenery and
strong cast of characters. An entertainment
will be given on Christmas afternoon, when
small children will be admitted for the low
price of fifteen cents 4 ... ....
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24
CoIored Mems Celebration.

y ~. - HUHIKEss MONROE, Dec. 2U
people of Norfolk and Portsmouth for the cele-
brati9n OF the anniversary of the Emancipa-
ton Proclamation. - : -
A meeting was recently held at Norfolk. at
which Mayor Ludlow, of that city, was invited
TO address the people. He said that while he
doupted the expediency or propriety of eele-
brating the day by meeting and procession he
would see that they were not molested.. He
did not believe there was any disposition on
the part OF the citizens to interfere with them,
SO long as they were orderly. The arrange
procession, and were completed at this meet
ing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24
Suit Against Craig.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. q.
The proprietors of the Nashville Gazette are
about to institute suit against the United
States and European News Association, laying
their damages at 5000, for the refusal on the
part OF that Association to furnish it with tele-
graphic reports. lt M.lI
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24
House and Lot at Auction

ON Saturday, Bee. 22d. at O'Clock, r NJ. shall
" offer at public auction, one and a hall for
from the corner OF Willis and Montreal streets
This House is thoroughly, faithful built
finished throughout-pleasantiy located--in a good
neighborhood-never Oecipied-and for this class
house desirable for residence Possession given i'm
mediately. .TS BAILEY Aucfionoer-
dec19dtd
The above sale is postponed to THURSDAY, 9th
at ~ CLOCK A. Nj. j. s. BAILEY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

portland AND MAcHIAs STEAMBOAT Co
fhis company, in addition to declaring divi-
dend OF Jtce per cent on the business of the past
season, has also stocked ahandsome sum. Ar
rangements have been effected for the purchase
OF the wharves and good will of the Portland
and Bangor line of steamers
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

Mr.. SoUTHwoRTH, the Superintendent of
the new Bethel now building in this city. and
for the completion of which funds are greatly
needed acknowledge with unusual interest the
receipt of drop letter, enclosing five dollars,
from boy in Portland who works." and de-
sires thus to express his regard for the enter
nrisa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24
PORTLAND AND VICINITY
New Advertisement. To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Ghrlstmas ntertainment-C Chestnut St. Church.
Theatre-Bidwell & Brown
NEW ADvERTIsEMENT COLUMN.
Statement Of American Popular Life Ins. Co. al
Wanted-Situation.
Skates-Baiey's. g... ....f
For Coughs, Colds and Consumption.
Nouce-Union Wharf Company
For Sale-Brig Elmira.
Found -Portmonnaie dh
Winter Soap-Colgate & Co
Extra Inducements to Book Canvassars
To Contractors and Builders
Auction Sale-,J.S. Bailey Pcs
Removal-Canadian Express Co.
FOURTH PAGE. a
Advertised Letters-W. Davis
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

AccIDENTs.-Saturday afternoon as Mr.. AL
vim Dyer was driving through Congress street,
MS sleigh came in contact with another and he
was thrown out and severely injured.
A boy was run over by sleigh, on Congress
street Saturday afternoon and somewhat in
jured
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

LIFE INsURANcE.-We invite attention to
tne advertisement of the American Popular
Life Insurance Company, OF New York, which
presents nine new features which are referred
to in the advertisement, and which are worthy
the attention OF those who wish to obtain life
insurance. The Directors of this company are
composed OF some of the best men of New
York, among whom we notice the names of II
D. Senator Morgan, Ex-Gov. Seymour, Assist
ant U. ). Treasurer Van Dyck, and others.
Mr. William G. Merrill, No. 90 Commercial
street. is the Agent for this city ..uU
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

The OPENING of the new drug and fancy store
OF Messrs. A. G. Schlotterbeck & Co., No. 3O3
Congress street, Browns Block, was a perfect
success Crowds rushed in to view and admire
the furfsh of the establishment, and to make
purchases for Christmas Gifts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

GoNEEThe sleighing has departed. The
mud weather of yesterday, combined with the
rain which fell copiously in the afternoon and
evening, has carried off the snow to such an
extent, that wheels to-day win be the pronel,;no
power
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

STEPHEN KEoeH, first assistant engineer in
the Revenue service, has been detached from
the Mahoning and ordered engineer in charge
of the U. s.. Revenue steamer Mosswood. at
Baltimore, and will be relieved here by Joseph
l.. Riley ... I..ff .
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

THOSE elegant perfumes of the very latest
production and importation, the Bouquet of
Eden, Ssoeet Opopond1 and the Egyptian Lotus
together with a large and rich variety of the
standard articles in this line, at j. Il. Lunt g.
Co.'S, 348 Congress street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24
Another, Internal Machine.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. %.
The particulars of a fiendish attemptsto des-
troy life by means of an Internal machine, at
Youngstown, Ohio, made by one VIM. How
arth, have just been made public. Howarth
has been arrested
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN SrEAMERs.-Steam-
ship Moravian, Capt. Alton, sailed from this
port about IL o'clock Saturday night. for Liver
pool.
There were no signs of steamship Damascus.
now over due at this port from Liverpool, at
IL o'clock last night. ....
The Peruvian is supposed to be the steamer
due at this port from Liverpool this week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

AAhcENY AND ARREsT.-Saturday afternoon
a man giving his name as John Kennesey, a
loafer, stole sail worth $25, belonging to Beal
q Morse, which was spread over their lime ON
commercial Wharf Officer Williams found
where the fellow had disposed of portion of
the sail, and also discovered the other portion
hid in shed on Commercial Street, where the
fellow had been in the habit of sleeping. Sub
sequently he arrested Kennesey and locked him
nm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

SEizURE-Only one case of search and seiz
ure occurred ON Saturday-at the shop of Amos
Doiiey' on India street. The police have strong
suspicion that there is one more place where
liquor Is sold and will pay it a visit shortly
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24
Evidence again-t surratt and Roo,h.

The Herald's Montreal special dispatch saws.
Two detectives are in that city, hunting up evil
aenee M nee against Surratt AID Booth, in relation
W thelr connection with the assassination of
President Lincoln Several prsminent Sontb.
erns e nave offered to go to Washington to testi-
fy regarding his movements while in CanoJa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

FROM the rush at Partington's we should
Judge that the public appreciate his endeavors
to please This is just the place to get your
Christmas gifts. 49,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-24

d. PIERPoNT, Secretary. at.i
STATE, cnw cfrT aSRf, aSP 6ousrr ss oUula
Then personally appeared before me the above
named L. >. Lambert, Vice-President, and j. Pier.
pont secretary and each and severally declared the
and belief y '-'-. Ai'o"'ouss
Sworn and subscribed before me at New York in
saia state and County, this 10th day of December, A.
l1.s. tsignedl - W. H. MELIoK,
The attention OF the Public is called to the "New
Features of Life Insurance as made Iy the aL"vs
Company. lSee "Circular."l
lt Is new Company ON a new plan. This Comma
ny VIII not allow any policy to lapse be forfeited
Its Policies are incontestible after death.
IL ioW insure any Ordinary and inferior n,
impaired hVes are the very ones that most need az.
1t will insure better than Ordinary lives by ratino
younger, thereby lowering the Premium
rating older thml ra;Si ene COMPANY VIII insure by
Is he to live? is the important question
ond II msares on the o 10 Or 20 equal payment PLAN
his payments justly enttle him. : : : . w. ""''''
rms Company will allow the assured to paw week.
iy, monthly, S Quarterly, or annually.
either IN travel or in residence.
IL issues Endowment Policies Gin which the assur.
ea e Will, IN addition share in all the Premiums paid
II is cash Company, but will insure ON the Part
Note or all Note plan, IL the party understand its
enecs and prefers it, and will pay the insured what
ever Dividend he requests, if the Premium is made
sufficiently large. = = : : - -"
M lS ISSUES Annuities and Assurance on Joint Lives
oiefgymen and Teachers assured at net cost
Agents and Solicitors Wanted.
Call or send for Circular"
WIN. g. MERRILL, AGENT.
t o. ,.. and Atty for State or Maine.
oFIcE-9S CommereiaI ss,eer.
,.-,..-.- g.gz l. .a. p. o. Box I7i3 4
Dr. ). q. GORDON. tec24dtf /