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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-27
THE STATE.

"A tremendous commotion was created i'm
Fresque Isle the other day by the appearance
OF Sheriff from Fort Fairfield, armed with
three warrants of search against three liouog
sellers OF the former place drawn ON complaine
OF three ladies. The Sunrise says about ia
gallons Of "the critter" wore taken from the
premises searched. 'In five minutes hell was
IN commotion! So unexpected, and in this VIII
iage never before attempted, proceeding "a
the prosecution of a rumseller, raised Cain In
an instant Had Lake Superior been emptied
into the fabled lake of fire and birthstone Il;
would not have produced such a blubberiDg
and sputtering" For % years intoxicating
drinks have been freely sold there without
let or hindrance; a generation of young men
have grown up to ruin under the infu-
ence OF the traffic, and the state of things had
become SO horrible that certain ladies. havinr
vainly waited for men to do what they ought
in the matter, at last took the case in their
own hands The Sunrise says their action ia
the entering wedge which will ultimately ruin
the rumselling business in that village.
The State House is being brushed up'.
and put in order for the reception of the mem
Ders OF the Legislature. The Farmer says tho
repairs upon the rooms of the executive de-
partment have been completed, which are now
most thorough and elegant throughout.
The st. Stephens Courier says there arc a
number of recently made Mormons ON Grand
Menan and Deer Island, and that Elder Don
lon, who has been at Salt Lake ten years, and
who knows all about the iniquitous system, is
going among them to try and convert them
back again.
The State Prison, which has not always
been profitable institution, at least pecunia-
rily speaking, running the State from $4,000
to $4,000 a year in debt, this year, under War
den Rice, pays all expenses, and puts about
$500 into the State treasury.
We see it stated that during the past three
months typhoid fever has been very prevalent
in Danville. There have been % cases and
four deaths.
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School CoMMITTEE.-At a meeting of the
School Committee on Monday evening, the
resignation Of Miss Sarah Z. Evans, Principal
of Primary School No. 9, Miss Eliza A Mum
ger, 1st Assistant in Park Street Grammar
School for Boys, and Miss Nellie NJ. Sweat,
Assistant in Primary. No. 8, were read and ac-
cepted Mrs. Martha A. Prince (first ssistant
in the same schooD was chosen principal of
Primary No. s. 1t was voted that the other va
cancies be filled temporarily by the teachers in
charge of the respective schools.
Rev Alexander Burgess rendered his resig-
nation as member of the Committee, being
about to take up his residence in Brooklyn, N.
W
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Magazines.

The GALAxY.-It is pleasant to see maga-
zine so really good as this one, showing evil
dences OF prosperity somewhat commensur-
ate with its merits. The present number of
the Galaxy comes to us enlarged by the addi-
ton of some forty pages, printed upon new
and beautiful type, and in new cover design
ed by Benjamin Day, and handsomely printed
in oil colors. The present makeup of the
magazine is like that of the best English peri
odicals, few of which surpass-very few indeed
now equal it in appearance. The literary char
acter of the GALAXY is well sustained in the
present Lumber. Mr.. Edward Spencer gives
the first part of a "Tristau''-which
opens well, and is to be completed in three
numbers; "The Policy of Confscation" is
thoughtfully treated by Mr.. VIM. E. Church !;
Mr.. William L. Stone throws some new light
upon the tragic story of Jane McCrea; Mr..
Richard Grant White contributes a short essay
entitled "The Quest for English" which is
scholarly and characteristic; there is thrill
ing and lhe-like story of the war, by an ex-
officer of the army; apleasing poem by Charles
shanly, and one or two other agreeable short
articles The editorial chapter of "Nebul@" is
- "Sh' "Iitten as usual.
The LADY's FRIEND for January-a New
Year number contains two handsome steel
engrayings, one representing werter's Char
lotte, cutting bread and butter, and the other
a night scene at sea. The fashion and fancy
work departments are most lavishly illustrated.
and the literary contents as varied as usual
The publishers announce among their regular
contributors for the coming year, Mrs. Henry
Wood; Elizabeth Prescott, author Of "Told by
the Sum-" Amanda M. Douglas author Of
GIN Trust" and other popular writer's.
THE STUDENT AND ScHooLMATE for Janu
ary contains the opening chapter of a story Of
street life in New York. 1t is entitled aRag
ged Dick" and is from the popular pen of Ho
ratio Alger, jr. Sophie May, the author of the
delightful "Prudy Stories" also contributes te
the present number of the Student and School
mate. Published by Joseph FL. Allen, Boston
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MEXICO.
Capture and EGecasti09s of
es EscOb0dO.
Panic i3a MNtO99aOr0s.

GALVESTON, Dec 25.l
The reported death of Escob ado is true. He
was overtaken by Cortina and Gonzales when
in flight from Matamoras and brought back to
that city: Consequent upon his capture gem
occurred in Matamoras, and Canales canine
the upper hand, executed Escobado ON the
morning of the 21st inst, claiming to act as the
representative of Ortega.
a The reported panic in Matamoras has been
confirmed, and a general fight was expected to
result.
NEW YORK, Dec. 26
Advices from Mexico state that Macmillan
has divided that country into four military di-
visions, under the command of Mejia, Mar
quez and Miramon, and the fourth, Yucatan,
is to remain in its present state
Gen. Blanco had been appointed Minister of
War
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-27

A VERY REMARKABLE CAsE.-Several weeks
since, a son of Capt. Hardenbrook, of Cape
Elizabeth, was accidentally shot by one of his
playmates. The ball entered the mouth, knock
ed out tooth, passed through the tongue, and
came out at the back of the neck-steering
clear of all the important vessels in the vicini-
ty Of its track, but striking and fracturing one
of the bones of the spine, of which several
large pieces have come away through the
wound. Notwithstanding the dangerous ma
ture of the wound, the lad, who is under charge
of DR.. Shannon, of Cape Elizabeth, is so COM
Portable that considerab hope is entertained of
his ultimate recovery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-27

PORTABLE CUPBoARD.-Messrs Prescott q,
Gowen of this city have exhibited to us spec
linen Of portable cupboard, made light, neat
and tasty, which must come into use in every
family, not only for their value in preserving
articles from rats, mice and flies, but also for
their great convenience in saving many steps
from the pantry or cellar to the table. The ar
ticle is so light that half dozen different
dishes can be easily carried at once, instead of
making journey for each article. 1t only
needs be seen to be admired as one of the most
convenient articles of household ware that has
been got up.
For the present the headquarters of this
frm-where the article can be seen-are at
GowelPs shoe store corner of Congress and
Chestnut streets -.s--s..--. = slars--t,
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Murdcrous ARRAY i'm Nashville.

NASHVILLE, Dec. 26
A murderous affray occurred here last night.
between party of the 34th Infantry and par
ty of policemen. The former were cheering
for Lincoln and the Union, when the latter
came up with answering cheers for jeff Davis.
A melee followed, in which Edward Pryor, a
soldier, was shot, dying in few minutes.-
Sergt. Henry Bishley received a serious wound
in his head. Great excitement exists over the
affair, and number of unoficered soldiers are
out tonight in search of the murderers, with
threats OF vengeance.
Malony, who robbed paynlaster of over S.
OOO last summer, and was sentenced by the
court to hard labor in the penitentiary, escap-
ed with two other convicts last night
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p. Y. M. q. A. Course Eec,urcs.

1t was announced at the last lecture Of this
course that Rev. DIR. Storrs would deliver tho
NTH lecture on Tuesday evening, January sth.
since this announcement was made the COM
ini''ee nave secured the fne speaker and pop
uiar lecturer, G. II. Tuckerman, Esq, of New
York. who will deliver the NH lecture on Fri
day evening, January 4th. His subject willba
- Young Citizen" He takes the place
IN 'ne Rev Mr.. Carpenter, who was un-
@Die 20 state any definite time to lecture, and
we congratulate the committee on their sue.
cess Ia procuring SO able and eloquent a lee
.urer as MI luckerman. Rev. DR.. Storrs will
deliver the s1rh lecture at the time announced,
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Impending Revolution i'm Spain.

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.
The Herald's correspondent in Madrid, writ
ing on the 9th inst, expresses his conviction
that the sudden temperance of Queen Chris
tiana in 8 Spain from France, may be accepted
the revolutionary movement, the liberal ten
M dencies Of her ex-Majesty being well known
Inc tguestion of who will come after Queen
Isabella was canvassed in the city lately, and
It is said that Napoleon and Francis Joseph of
the subject of new ruler for the kingdom.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-27

PREsENTATIoN.-The teachers of the Port
land Business College, on Christmas Eve pre-
sented its Principal, L. A. Gray, Esq, beau
tiful silver-headed cane, as token of their
friendship and esteem. Mr.. Gray has been
connected with the Portland branch of the
chain of colleges, as its Principal, some four
or five years, during which time he has had
large number of young men and ladies under
his tuition, who speak of him in the highest
terms of commentator. His gentlemanly de-
pertinent and prompt business habits have also
secured for him the confidence and esteem of
our citizens who have made his acquaintance.
We wish him success in his unwearied efforts
to sustain much needed institution in our
city.
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Murder of Freedmen.

CHARLEsTON, 3, o., Dec. 26.
A freedman known as Horace Greeley, and
who made his escape from prison several weeks
since, was re-captured last evening. The pris-
oner is charged with the murder Of son Of
Hon. Mr.. Rhett last summer.
We have reports to-day of the killing of two
ed by some of the soldiers connected with the
9Th Infantry
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Another Fenian Sentenced to be Hung.

SWEETsBURY, Q. w, Dec. Is.
Mr.. Devlin addressed the jury, after which
the Judge gave his charge. After an hours
recess the jury returned with verdict of gull
ty, and the Judge then sentenced Smith to be
hanged on the 18th of February.
Terrence Mcdonald was then put upon trial
for robbery. The evidence was the same as
that given before. The jury, after long delib-
Grafton, failed to agree, and were discharged.
James Reardon was next placed on trial for
invasion. Testimony identified him. The
Judge directed the jury to acquit him, on the
ground of wrong Indictment.
Michael Csowley was then tried on the same
evidence, but at nine o'clock the jury had not
agreed on verdict. The Court adjourned.
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ENTERTAINMENT.-In another column will
be found the advertisement of the new year en-
tertainment by the Allen Mission Sabbath
School We understand the presents to be Civ
en- the children will consist mostly of clothing
suited to this season of the year. The officers
and teachers of this school have been indefat-
igable in their efforts to promote the spiritual
and temporal interests of those under their
care, and have taxed themselves heavily in
getting up this entertainment, and deserve
full house. The school has proved a success
and we bid them God speed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-27

METHODIST STATIsTIcs-Them minutes of the
annual Conferences Of the NJ E. Church, just
issued, give as the numbers in church fellow
ship 81 113, and probationers 161, OH, making a
total of 1,0S2, ,1S4, an increase for the year Of
1O2,935 They report 14O45 Sunday Schools,
162,191 officers and teachers, 9S0,622 scholars,
and 2,644 ,291 volumes in Libraries.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-27

New ORLEANsk Dec. "a.
The Congressional Committee has been COM
pleted by the arrival of Hon. Mr.. Boyer They
have examined some fifteen witnesses, who
testified before the Military Commission, and
the testimony so far is the same.
Gen. Sherman expressed himself very decid-
edly when visiting the committee, with regard
to the insecurity of loyal men brought before
the State courts, alluding particularly to the
recent decisions against Federal officers in this
city, and also to the arrest and imprisonment
of the Freedmen's Bureau agent in Texas. He
also asked the Committees special attention to
this matter, as the military could offer no pro-
lection.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-27

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.
1t is stated that one hundred and thirty rad
ical Office holders have been removed from the
bonded warehouses in this city lately.
The steamship Cuba, which sails to-day, takes
out $4,000 in gold
Advices have been received here that the
ship Rangoon, Capt. Murray, from Rourabaya,
Java Sept. 9th, for New York, with cargo Of
rice, is ashore at Chincoscaque. = r
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-27
From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.
The steamship Golden Age, from Panama
with passengers from New York Dec. 1st, ar
rived yesterday.
She reports the United States steamer Ma
hongo and three French war vessels at Aca.
pulco Dec. 10TH
During last week Wells, Fargo & Co. ship.
ped from their offices at Virginia and Gold
Hill, Nevada, bullion valued at S314,3OO. &
The Banker gold mine, Placer County, Cali
fornia, will be sold for $450,0O0.
Over one thousand men are at present EN-.
ployed grading the Pacific Railroad on the
west side of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-27

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 Mains
Elderberry Wine and you will getrelief Then
buy case. dec4tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-27

TRUE MERIT TAPPREcIATEp.-"Brown's Bron-
chial Troches' hrve been before the public many
years. Each year finds the Troches in some new,
distant localities in various parts of the world. Be-
ing an article of true merit when used the val
ue of the Troches is appreciated, and they kept
always at hand to be used occasions require. For
Coughs Colds and Throat Diseases the Troches have
proved their efficacy. dec22-eodlw&w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-27

UNDOUBTEDLY the greatest improvement ey,
er made in the manufacture of domestic SOAPS,
Is that embodied in the steam refined SOAPS oI
Messrs Leathe & Gore. Consumers will be of
one opinion upon single trial of these articles
Tor laundry and house cleaning purposes
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-27
The Missouri TroubIes.

ST. LOUIS Dec. 26.
The conservatives report that President John
son declines Interference in Missouri affairs on
the ground that each State should be free to
preserve the peace, and no interference be toll
Grated unless United States laws are violated
or State calls for help. This is the supposed
ground for Gen. Grants order withdrawing the
troops from Lexington Leavenworth. a.0sa
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ARRIVAL OF THE DAMAscUs.-The steamship
Damascus, Capt. Watts, fiom Liverpool 9Th,
and Queenstown 7th, arrived at this port Tues
day evening, bringing four cabin and 1s5 steer
age passengers, and very large cargo, chiefly
on Canadian account. The Damascus has ex-
perienced very heavy weather during the whole
passage.
The Nova Scotian is the steamer from Liver
pool now due at this port.
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Destructive Fire at Elmira. N. ".

-. ELMIRA, n. Y, Dec. rs.
A fire broke out about noon to-day in the
wholesale boot and shoe mandatory Of w. A.
Bigelow & Co., situated on Wisner street, near
Water street. The building was entirely con-
sumed. 1t was one of, the finest business
structures in the city. 1t was occupied by w.
A: Bigelow & Co., and Fielding & Co., whole
sale coffee and tea store. Total loss on build
ing and stock is estimated at $4,000; mostly
covered by insurance. The fire originated in o
coffee rOaster in the cellar beneath the coffee
and tea store. 05I -,-.Is'
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Terrible Massacre by the Indians.

FORT LARAMIE, DEC. 70.
A terrible massacre occurred on the ed inst
near Fort Philip Kearney. Lieut.. Col. Fetter-
man, Captain Brown, and Lieutenant Gran
mond, of the 18th Infantry, with ninety enlist
ed men of the I'd Cavalry and 18th Infantry,
were surrounded by Indians, and every officer
and man killed.
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HIiscelianeou. Dispatches.

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, Dec. 26.
Certificates of election were issued to-day to
Congressman Pile, Noel, Van Horn, Berry, An
derson, McClurg and Grovelly.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Dec. 26.
The Journal says DR.. Isaac Ray, who has
been Superintendent of the Butler Hospital
for the insane in this city ever since twas OPEN
ed, retires on the first proximo from that posi-
ton, and will be succeeded by DIR. John Saw
yer, late Of the State Insane Hospital in Wis
consin,
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Defeat of a Rebel Chief i'm venezueIn.

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.
Advices from Maracaibo by the bark Iowa.
state that the rebel Gen. Pulgar made an at
tack, Nov. 18th, ON the fort below Maracaibo,
in which he was severely wounded in the leg
and taken prisoner, with about 100 of his
men. The steamer accompanying Pulgar, with
several attendant smaller vessels, surrendered
to the authorities. Upon the seizure of Pulgar
his remaining forcel retreated to the back coun-
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dax a counle of fello

AFFRAY.-Christmas day a couple Of fellows
undertook to amuse themselves by getting up
a fight on India street. Officers Mcintyre and
Gribbens interfered with their sport and
marched them off to the lookup, where they
remained that night, and yesterday were
brought before Judge Kingsbury, who fined
each Of them.
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The RELIEF FUND.-At the last meetip, q.
the Relief Committee, it was voted:
That in the opinion of this Committee fba
fund committed to them for distribution ysat
intended to be offered to the relief of those in,
distress, and that we should not be authorized
70 appropriate any portion of it to the aid ot
any religious society in rebuilding its ehurcl
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ST. LUKE's CHURcH.-After the close of the
sermon on Christmas morning, Rev. DIR. Bur-
CESS, who has been rector of this church from
Its formation, and who retires to accept the
rectorship of church in Brooklyn, N Y, ad-
dressed fervent and affectionate farewell to
the people who had been so long his especial
charge He remarked in the beginning that at
Easter of 1854, when he assumed the duties of
the rectorship, "A names were all that were en-
rolled on the list of communicates. Since that
time he had baptised nearly 500; 109 adults
and 377 infants; 253 persons had been confirm
ed, and 653 is the total number which have
been added to the communion He had. he
said, solemnized 129 marriages, and attended
2S4 burials. He had ministered on all Lords
Days and festivals, personally, or by arrange
ment with other preachers, and only once dur
ing the time had lay reading been necessary
He referred to the difficulties under which the
church had been formed and the edifice erect
ed. All these obstacles had been overcome,
never to be renewed, and the labors of the
church in the cause of the Saviour should be
increased, in tho promise of greater returns
He exhorted the male members of the church
to care for the weekday services of the church
and receive reward of an hundred fold for
the little sacrifice it required. He urged in
creased assistance to his successor, in his pa
rochial duties, and hoped that when tho con-
gregation hereafter joined in prayer for the
clergy, some heart would go out to him who
had ministered at their altar all these years,
and had tried to be pure and honest.
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PORTLAND AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN
Mercantile Library Lectures. ...
Theatre-Bidwell& r Brown.
New Year Entertainment.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Paints and Oil Cheap. w. Perkins g. Co.
For Sale Grove Hill Farm.
Drug Clerk Wanted.
Cape Elizabeth Wharf and Railway Co.
Reliable lnsurance-W. ID. Little & Co.
Holiday Gifts-Charles Gusts q Co.
Now Is the Time to Insure. -.
Portland M. Fire Insurance Co.
Bellamies Patent Leather Preserver.
Flour Barrels Wanted-J. B. Brown & Sons.
Gopartnership N0tice-Jones q Wiley.
U. 8. Marshaps Sale.
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PosTroNEp.-We are requested to state that
the dedication of the Mountfort Street Metho-
dist Church, which was announced to take
place to-day, is postponed until Friday at the
same time and place.
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MUNICIPAL COURT.

JUDGE KINGsBURY PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-William Garrett for drunkenness and
disturbance paid $6.17. .4lrl
George M. Stevens, for fast driving through the
streets, paid Ss.17. rtss
William Steward pleaded guilty 10 larceny of $50
from the safe of Joseph F. Libby In default Of sure
ties In the sum Of $500 for his appearance at the March
term Of the Supreme Judicial Court he was commit
ted to Jail.
John Hennesey pleaded guilty to larceny of sail.
the property Of Charles A. d. Morse, and was COM
mitted to jail in default of $500 bail for his appear
ance at the March term Of the s. j. Court
John Hogan for assault and battery ON Mary NJ
Reed, was fined $40 and costs Committed
George Stevens and Charles Marston for drunken
ness and disturbance, paid fines of So each and the
costs. EEs ~
Patrick Kenney, for drunkenness and disturbance
en- the Sabbath, paid $s.17.
WEDNEsDAY.-William Sanford, for drunkenness
and disturbance, was fined $6.42. Committed.
Stephen Rice and Thomas Rice, for drunkenness
and disturbance, paid So each and the costs,
Patrick Cannon and Timothy Griffin, for resisting
officers Eastman and Matthews, while the latter were
engaged in making an arrest were fined SO each and
the costs Cannon paid, but Griffin was committed
Messrs. Goddard & Haskell appeared for the defence
Patrick Foley, for drunkenness and disturbance,
paid $e.17. | :.
Richard r. Duddy and James Woods. for violation
OF the Lords Day in keeping their shops open. paid
fines Of $40 and the costs each u
William Sanford, for assault and battery on John
Murphy, was fined $5 and COSTS Committed.
Enos Dolly and Meyer Waterman, on search and
seizure processes, paid $22.26 each.
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eEizuREs.-Yesterday the Deputy Marshal,
seized small quantities of liquors and ale in tha
shops kept by Edward Hunt and William DIV.
er, on Canal Street