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


ARITHMETIoAL. We have received the fol-
lowing solutions to the arithmetical question
proposed by Professor Andrews, in the Press
of Dec. 9Th.
PROBLEM.
Z A grocer sells sugar at 16 cents per pound in
cash, but in barter he charges 20 cents per
pound. AT how much per pound should he
sell the same sugar when he takes payment
one half in barter?
SOLUTION.
z she is to receive one half cash and one
half in barter, it is evident that the quantity of
sugar sold for cash will have the same ratio to
the quantity sold in barter, that the barter
price has to the cash price that is, 20 :16 To
obtain this ratio we divide the pound OF sugar
into 36 parts. 20 of these parts that is 20-36 or
SO are sold for cash at 16. cents per pound,
which gives SO multiplied by 16 equal to 500
equal to 8-9. The remaining 16 parts, that is
1876 or 40 are sold in barter at 20 cents per
pound which gives 40 multiplied by 20 equals
500 equal to SO. Add the amount received
at the two sales together and we have 8-9
plus SO equal to ~ 7-9price he should receive
per pound half cash and half in barter.
ANOTHER. 10 -
1-16 plus 1-20 equal to $50 divided by equal
to 9-160. 160 div ided by 9 equal to II 10 per
16 cents per pound cash is 1-16 ID for a cent.
1-16 plus 1-2O equals $50 Id for cents halt
cash and half barter Half of $50 equals 9-160
lib for cent half cash and half barter. If
9-160 lb cost cent 16O-160 or lb is IL TO cents
The above think is the true solution if the
grocer receives just the same nominal dollars
and cents in barter that he does in cash. If he
were to receive pay for halt has sugar in cash
and If in barter the price would OF course be
18 cents. 'f 7f-ft- I1
SOLUTION BY PROF. ANDREWS.
One half of the selling price plus 4-5 of the
other half equals 16 cents And il 9-1O of a
number equals 16 cents, thewhole of that num-
Der equals ten times 1-9 of 16 cents. or IL 7-9
cents, and not Is cents as many would suppose.
The professor sends us the following, on
which such as take an interest in these matters
can try their skill in 1ciphering."
If9 gentlemen, or 15 ladies can eat IL apples
in five hours, and u gentlemen and 10 ladies
will eat AZ apples in II hours, the apples grow
ing uniformly; how many boys can eat $50 ap-
pies in go hours, admitting that 120 boys can
eat the same number as Is gentlemen and 26
ladies? Esq q
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SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

CRIMINAL TERM.-TAPLEY J, PRESIDING. M
TUEsDAY.-The case of Thomas Armstrong in
dicted tor receiving stolen goods given to the ju
ry, who, after short absence, returned into Court
and rendered verdict of guilty. - a.s,.s., '''
Henry Brown was triedsn an indictment charging
him with the larceny of nineteen shaws from Messrs
Woodman True q Co., at the time OF the great fire.
The prisoner was defended by Messrs. Goddard g.
Haskell The jury found him guilty, and the Court
sentenced him TO six months imprisonment In the
County Jail. A-.F irsla.r1E
John o'Neal was tried on an Indictment charging
him with larceny of sextant, wearing apparel &C.,
that had bean removed at the time of the fire.
Messrs. Smith & Reed defended the prisoner. After
the testimony in the case was out Court adjourned to
ten O'Clock Wednesday morning, +'l1 sal
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* : - MEXICO.
Macmillan Induced to Remain
4 IN the Country.
S3O,OOO,0OO Pledged to him by the
Clergy and Merchants. on
The French Troops NOT to be With
drawn, ."
NEW YORK Dec.

NEW ORK- Dec IL.
The World has the following special,
Mobile, Dec. 10.-CoL John j. Fisher, former
ly an officer in the Mexican army, under Com
onfort and also Juarez, and recently in the
confederate service, arrived in this city on the
9th inst having left the city of Mexico on the
10Th ult., and Vera Cruz on the 4th inst He
says deputation, consisting of clergy and dis
tidguished men and citizens, went from the
city of Mexico to Orizaba to meet the Empe-
ror. They were received by him, and the re-
suit of the interview was to induce him to
change his plans and adhere to the country
The clergy promised to contribute $15OOOOO0
and wealthy citizens and capitalists pledged
themselves for like amount Macmillan re-
turned to the capital, and there will be no in
reference with his movements by the French
Measures will be Immediately taken for reor-
ganizing the army against Juarez and other
Liberals. Gen. Marquiz has been ordered to
the command of the Department of Puebla
Gen. Miramon to that of Guanajuato, and
Gen. Mejia to that of San Luis Potosi, embrac-
ing the whole section of country now occupied
by the Liberal forces He also says that it was
believed the arrangements for the withdrawal
of the French troops were entirely revoked and
abandoned, and that the Emperor would be
sustained by France. ! s5 tsfa
The frigate Susquehanna was lying off Vera
Cruz on the 4th inst
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The Pastor of the Casco Street Church has
received the following contributions for distri-
button among such of his Pensioners as suffer-
ed by the fire: From Lake Village, N. H., by
Rev. DIR. Quinby, pastor of Free Baptist Church
of that place, $50; from Rev. VIM. Harlin, An
trim, N. H., So; friend, Goffstown, N. H., 81
a friend, Gilead, Michigan, 81; two friends
Gray, Me-, 81; the late Rev. Hubbard Chand-
Ter, West Poland, Me-, 81; other sources, S4;
total $64.O0.
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New York Items,

R NEW YORK, Dec. II.
The yachts Henrietta, Vesta and Fleetwing
started for the ocean race at las this afternoon
There was great enthusiasm among the specta-
tors. sfa f
The fire in Division street last night the fol-
lowing named persons were suffocated: Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel Phelan and three children,
and Mrs. Mary Shilling and child, and Mrs e.
Gilpin and daughter. 11q3 Hsi sal
The business at the office of the Assistant
Treasurer to-day was as follows: Total receipts
81 ,994 927, of which s27SO 900 were from customs;
gold notes, $4,000; payments, 81 BIS, ,583; bal
ance, $1O7, ,743, ,233
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ARRESTS. Yesterday morning an Irishman
at the Grand Trunk depot undertook to carry
off trunk that did not belong to him. He
was carried off by the police to the lookup.
F. A. McKenney was arrested for stealing a
watch in Bangor, and was sent back to that
city for examination. -,srF
Officer Bowie yesterday arrested man nam
ed William French, who was drunk and was
kicking up great disturbance.
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New ORLEANS, Dec. IL.
A special to the Times gives an account of a
disastrous tornado in Northwestern Texas ON
the 4th inst, destroying large amount of prop
erty and infiicting great damage. Six persons
were KliieG ana number injured.
Northern Mexicoi in a deplorable cor dition. No
legitimate business is being done, and the great
est uncertainty prevails as regards the ability
OF the Juarez party to hold Tampico They
have made hurdensome forced loans on the
people. tEE
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THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT .li
s.. BEFORE JUDGE FOX. -HF
TUEsDAT.-The case OF Henry L. Fearing & ais
libellants. Heury C. Cheeseman & al, was argued
by Judge Howard for lbellants, and Mr.. Evans for
respond nts. Decision reserved. n-4
The case OF United States William Foster for
smuggling two barrels of molasses into this port
the brig Ada b. In April last, was taken up, and the
tr1al proceeded with before The jury. Messrs j. &
K. M. Rand appeared for the respondent, and Mr.
Talbot, U. s. District Attorney, conducted the case
ON the part of the Government. Not finished -
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New CONGREGATIONAL CHURcH.-We are
requested to remind the members of the Sec
ond and Third Parishes, and all who desire to
unite in the erection of a Congregational
house of worship down town, of the adjourned
meeting to be held this evening at 1-2 O'Clock
in the vestry of the Chestnut Street M. e.
Church. 1t is hoped there will be a general
attendance of the members of both the above
mentioned parishes, and of all disposed to unite
in the effort N'. .s..s
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Per order of Committee.

GRAND PROMENADE CoNcERT.-Our readers
will not forget the Grand Promenade Concert
that comes off Thursday evening, at Mechanics
Hall, under the auspices of the 18th Maine
Regiment Association. 1t is expected this will
be one of the most brilliant affairs of the sea-
son, and, therefore, no time should be lost in
securing tickets
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SEEUREs-We learn that the police are dill
igently at work making seizures of liquors.
Three places were visited yesterday, and small
quantities seized. One of the Boston police Of
fcers who was here as q witness in case in
the 8. j. Court, accompanied our officers to
learn how they proceeded l HGdl D. o.. llai
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MAsoNIo.-At the annual council Of Royal
and Select Masters, held on Monday evening,
the following officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: Gordon r. Garden, T. / NJ !; Oren s.
Fogg, M. l. M; John II. Hall, T. M. ); Charles
Fobes, Treasurer; IRA Berry, Recorder; VIM.
c. How, NJ. of c.; A. @. Leach, G. of g.; VIM.
H. Williams, s.; Warren Phillips, s.; DIV.
Miller, William II. Williams, M. N. Rich, Com
mittee of Finance. The officers were installed
by Past T.. L NJ Stephen Berry
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Great Snow storm i'm the West.

$3.50 .Hag Ia BUFFALO, N, :, Dec. H..
A very heavy snow storm has prevailed here
since o'e,ock this morning. The ground is
now covered to the depth of eighteen or twen-
ty inches, and it is still showing and blowing
hard. No trains on the Lake Shore or Grard
Trunk Railways have gone West to-day. The
Lake Shore road will send out train this af-
ternoOn. y
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THERE was quite panic in the money mar
ket in New York last week, which caused q
great decline in all kinds of holiday goods.
The new and enterprising firm of Davis &
Co., were on hand and took advantage of the
same, and bought very large stock Of beauti-
full presents for the holidays.
We are sure that all who purchase of them
will get their moneys worth .f a1l-H
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PROFESSOR ANDREWS system of computing
interest, performing multiplication, multiply
Ing fractional numbers and computing percent
age, is one that commends itself to all business
persons who are desirous of arriving at results
by the quickest method. Yesterday afternoon
in the short space of fifteen or twenty minutes
he instructed class of three persons connect
ed with the Argus and Press, and in that brief
time they were made to understand his system
so that they could perform the computations in
the quickest manner. s+i
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The marriage of the Princess Dagmar
with the heir to the Russian throne appears to
have given great dissatisfaction to the Scandi-
navian party in Denmark. This feeling was
evinced In the efforts made by the DaQblal to
prevent the public of Copenhagen from illu-
minating their houses on the occasion. They
did so, nevertheless, with great spirit and sue
cess. On his return from st. Petersburg the
Crown Prince of Denmark will pay visit to
the Court of Prussia.
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A rumor is in circulation, but cannot learn
that there is any foundation for it, of a raid
from Fairfield, Vt, about a day and halls
march from here. Another rumor, which is
probably founded, is that Government will
enter nolle proseqai to the indictments still
pending, and that no trials whatever, will take
Mace. -
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A FAST YAcHr.-The yacht Sea Ranger, H.
G. Reynolds, last Saturday made run from
Towns End to this port, a distance of 40 miles,
in 8 IL hours From Portland Breakwater to
Thatcher's Island the run was made in II hours
ten minutes. This, considering the rough
weather, is extraordinary sailing. Out of 80
or 40 sail that started at the same time, the
Sea Ranger was the only vessel that got in,
the rest having put back or made a harbor.
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Election of In Uniscd STATES senator.

MfMEDGEvILLE, Ga, Dec. II.
d " johnson was reelected U s. Senator
at the first ballot. The House has passed the
creased one hundred per cent, aud also applied
to contracts, A veto is expected from the
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CORTLAND AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements. To-Day.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN. 81
Fair and Levee-First Baptist Society.
NEW ADvERTIsEMENT COLUMN.
Statement of the Manufacturer Insurance Co.
Under-Shirts- Charles Custis q Co.
Dry Goods-Vickery & Hawley. tlsf
Goods for Sale and Store to Let.
Ocean Insurance Company-Annual Meeting.
Auction Sale--Henry Bailey & Co.
Mems Gloyes-Charles Gusts & Co.
Lodging Rooms.
Employment Wanted.
Stationery-Geyer's. 5te .erttzkt
Auction Sale-E. NJ. Patten & Co.
Paints and OLD. w. Perkins & Co.
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HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-Last evening as Mr..
Blake was passing down Preble street, Alex
Stevenson, the colored scamp, who has served
several terms in the State Prison and Jail, made
grab. at his watch but missed it, He then
followed Mr.. Blake to Hanover street, where
he made another and successful dash for the
watch, and obtained it. Mr.. Blake made an
outcry, and Stevenson was chased and arrested
by citizens, who held him until officers Adams
and Jordan arrived. who took the scamp to the
lookup. ~ Il
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The Ladies of the Freedmen's Aid Associ-
alton have changed their place of meeting to
the City Council Chamber in the building
known as the "Old City Hall"-and they would
earnestly invite all interested in the object for
which they are working to meet with them
there on Thursday tto-morrow) afternoon at
2 o'clock lsa --rt
o,,lo, of o. -
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SAUL AMONG THE PRorHErs.-The Boston
Post, commenting upon the municipal cleo
tions in that city, says: s5 tel
In the Council the Democrats viii have a
respectable number of the members, as will be
seen by detail of the returns in another col
umn. They succeeded in the choice of Mr..
Brown. worthy colored gentleman of Ward
three, which, Of course, will be gratifying to
the Republican sympathizers with his race
Notwithstanding their political prejudice
against the man. 49, ! - r
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BALTIMORE, Dec. II. "
The South Carolina House of Representatives
has passed a bill for the encouragement of en-
igration from Europe, with the view not only
OF tillage of soil but permanent settlement as
residents
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WHAT CONGRESS WILL Do.-The Washing
ton correspondent of the New York Times
~ EsH-

writes: ~ ~ ..5..,.s.
The public does not need assistance to seize
the salient points which will receive the atten-
ton of Congress at the present session. These
are already plainly indicated. They may be
classed in three features, viz: 1. Restriction of
moval. 2. Changing the sessions of Congress
oas to render them more frequent, and conse-
quently cover greater period of time in each
term. 8. Official Investigation into the con-
duct of the President since he took the oath
of office as Vice President. So much has been
positively determined on; and bills or resolu-
tions to accomplish these results are already
before Congress- s5sEf4g tf5 F-6,
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Suspension of ,he Oath i'm Baltimore,

# BALTIMORE, Dec II.
In future no teacher employed in the schools
OF this State win be required to take the test
oath or any other oath as a condition of loyal
ty.
General Grant passed through this city this
morning en- route for the West
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P4TYTS AND OH CHEAP

just received in bond, and for sale DUTY FREE, for
use ON the burnt district,
Strictly Pure English Lead and Oil
Rebuiiders will effect great saving by purchasing
in this way. V -.+
Every description of PAINT STOCK at the lowest
rates by y, w. PERKUNS q Co.,
dec12dSt SO Commercial street.
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z MUNICIPAL COURT.

~ JUDGE kISGSBuRH PRESIDING. 4
TUEsDAY.-Leonard H. Odeon, for drunkenness
and disturbance, was fined S5 and costs, and ordered
to recognize with sureies in the sum Of $500 to keep
the peace six months. Falling to pay the fine and
furnish the sureties, he was committed -Goq
James Brannan, for drunkenness and disturbance,
paid fine of SO and costs. d.
Three boys, named John Fay, John Murphy and
William Paine, were fined, 81 each and COSTS for
making boisterous noise in the streets ON the Sab
bath. Fay paid but the others were committed.
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BAGATELLE.-A trivial incident occurred at
Lees pupils shot and killed respectable black
man of that town. On his examination he
stated that the negro had insulted sfim." This
statement was corroborated by spectators of
the occurrence. The learned Dogberry who
heard the case made the following points in
his decision: That the laws Of Virginia had
always recongnised the difference between the
white man and the black; that q white man
may protect himself from negro insults; that,
though the deed was clearly proved, il was the
result of the insult, and he should discharge
the defendant from custody. -z -
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PosrMAsrrRs.-The following appointments
of Maine postmasters have been made since
the 9th inst.:-winn, John B. Mcclure; Var
mouth, Miss Lucy q. Groves; South Berwick,
Miss Martha L. Ferguson. A new Office has
been established at Biddeford Pool, Maine, f.
Goldthwait postmaster.
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Whites Massacred by Indians.

=. OAN hANCI5UU, DDC. IT.
A dispatch from Portland, Oregon, dated
Yesterday, says: The Indians attacked party
OF sixty-eight whites early in September, near
the head waters of the Big Bow river, killing
twelve and wounding many others. Nine In
dians were known to have been killed and a
great number wounded
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THERE has been great rush to Davis &
Co.'S since the arrival of their new and elegant
holiday goods from New York. They are
worth seeing.
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SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. II.
The bill passed by the House, looking to en-
couragement of emigration with especial refer
ence to Georgia was rejected by the Senate
Yesterday.
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Canadian Affairs.

n =! n - MONTREAL, Dec. II.
ID. Arcy MCGEE, left for Ottawa this morning.
They positively assert that the reprieve grant
to the Fenians, lis not accompanied with any
hope for their ultimate pardon, SO long as the
Fenians menace Canada with another inva-
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The passage inthe Presidents message, omit
ted by telegraph, was that in which he recon-
mends the Steam Refined Soaps. L
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$4,000 OMercd for ths BODY of James
s. Stephens. M -1 rH

NEW YORK, Dec. II.
The Heralds Dublin correspondence chroni-
cles the serious aspect which the Fenian agita-
ton maintained in Ireland on the 28th ult The
English government offers reward of e5OOO
sterling for the body of James Stephens, dead
or olivo ( EENHF s1 & TEN -
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argus ST. LOUIS, Dec II. 2
Gov. Fletcher has issued the following proc
lamation. "a portion of the State of Mssou-
ri is infested with marauders and robbers, who
defy the civil authorities and have the sympa-
thy and aid of such number of the counties
where they have their haunts and have SO in
timidated or obtained the sympathies of the
local authorities, that peaceable and law abid-
ing citizens are not secure in their lives and
property. Therefore, 1, Thomas c. Fletcher,
call upon the people Of the State to volunteer
number of twenty-four companies of cavalry
and ten companies of infantry to be organized,
and to proceed, under my orders, as the Chief
Executive of the State, to preserve the peace
and protect the citizens of the State in their
persons and property, and to execute legal pro-
cess in all violation of the law, and bring them
to trial. s*ss}tFaS sssf&
(Signed,) THOMAS G. FLETCHER, Biz
=
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for Sale
u And Store to Let 4!

4 SMALL Stock Of Groceries, and fixtures of the
N store on the safE 10
Corner of Wizmot and Cumberland sts.,
One of the best locations in this city For terms, &c.
apply at the premises s. ~ - decl2dlw"
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~ BACK AGAIs.-Messrs. Cooper s Morse who
were burned out at the great fire are back
again on the same spot, corner of Milk and
Market streets, where they will be constantly
supplied with provision and game of all kinds
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LECTURE THIS EvENING-We would remind
our readers that the third lecture of the course
arranged under the auspices of the P. NC.
A will be given this evening at the Central
Church, by Rev. DR.. Stockbridge, of this city.
The subject of the lecture is "a Week in
Athens" and the materials for it have been
drawn from personal experience and observa-
ton during protracted residence in Greece.
1t can hardly fail to prove both interesting and
valuable. Tickets should be secured early.
They may obtained at the door, and at places
mentioned in the advertisement - Ll-ll .
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Valuable Real Estate for Sale at
Auction. s
ON MONDAY, Dec. 17th, at O'Clock P. M. a GER
" tain lot of land, with the buildings thereon situ
ated on the southeasterly side of Pleasant stree ,
with front of thirty feet, by depth of eighty
one feet One three story dwelling house, containing
nineteen rooms, with basement now used for store
One story dwelling house containing four rooms
and a cellar Together with never failing well Of
spring water; also wood shed, &C., &c.
HENRY BAILEY & SON., F
dec12dtd Auctioneers
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DAVIS & Co, have just received splendid
stock Of new goods for the holidays, which they
are selling cheap. NeI