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The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06
THE STATE.

Our readers may remember an entertain
ing account of the marriage of an American
lady, in the forms of the Norwegian Lutheran
church, which we cut few days since from the
Dresden correspondence of the Boston ,Ad-
vertiser. The Bangor Whig is informed that
the bride on this occasion is a native of our
neighboring city Of Belfast; Miss Helen Re-
becca Allyn. Mrs. Allyn, who is daughter Of
the late Samuel Upton, Esq, of Castine, re-
sides in Paris
We see by the Saco Democrat that move
ment is being made to construct horse rail-
road between that city and Biddeford, and a
petition will be presented to the Legislature
for an act of incorporation, Incorporating the
Saco g. Biddeford Horse Railroad Company.
"A eolored man named David Allen was
stabbed in Lewiston Sunday evening by fel-
low named Charles Robbins, who had an old
grudge against him, and who with two other
roughs undertook to fog him. The weapon
used was large jack-knife, and inflicted se-
we're, though the Journal thinks, not fatal
wound. 4 g. ati
Mr.. Samuel Furlong, a atax-collector in Cal
ais, died suddenly on Tuesday, whilst driving
in his wagon between Milltown and Calais,
supposed to be the result of undue mental ex-
element.
We learn from the Farmer that the dwell
ing house, two barns, and all the out buildings
belonging to Eben l.. Ford, of East Livermore,
were this week destroyed by fire, together with
the hay, grain, farming tools, and household
furniture. Loss about $4,000. Insured for 500.
Supposed to be the work of an incendiary.
The Farmer says a splendid American
grey, or golden eagle, (AquiIla cdnadsnsis) was
exhibited in Augusta last week. 1t was caught
in trap in Sidney by Mr.. John Dunn, and
was unharmed in every respect.
Col Charles H. Smith, late of East port.
has been assigned to the command of the 2sth
regiment, United States infantry, headquar-
tiers at Camden, Ark. fdo.
We learn from the Wing that the Aims
House in Dixmont, together with the two barns
and stable attached, were destroyed by fire on
Monday forenoon last. The furniture Of the
house was saved; but neaaly all the hay, grain,
and other crops in the barns were lost The
whole loss is estimated at $1,000 to $780,
The fire is supposed to have been set by a half
insane pauper.
We mentioned last week the fact that some
excitement was prevailing at Calais on both
sides of the river, owing to a decision of the
Collector of Customs that teams owned in
New Brunswick and employed on this side of
the line in numbering during TIE winter, would
be liable to seizvre if not entered and duties
paid. The St. Croix Courier says: This Chi
nese policy will seriously, interfere with bust
ness between the two sides of the river, and
will bear equally heavy on British and Ameri-
can citizens. American teams are allowed to
work on this side and pass back and forth with
out any restrictions whatever, but our custom
house authorities shall have to adopt more
stringent measures in self-defence if such mar
row policy be pursued by our neighbors over
the water.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06
FROM EUROPE
\ Ews BY THE CABLE

tondon, Dec. 4, Eoeaing.-Tha Morning Her.
ald declares that rumors hava bocn circulated
OF d1ssensions In the British Cabinet and of tb :
probable retirement of Disraeli, which are with
ofut oundation.
The same paper announces that the royaI
commission upon the neutrality laws has bee a
formed, and consists of thirteen members, IL :
most eminent of whom have already been an.
nounced. ca ia
Berlin, Dec 4--All the questions and t,ffsr-
ences between Prussia and Saxony have at
length been adjusted .- ~ -
4 Paris, Dec. 4-United States Minister Bio,-
low to-day received from the deputation lI-
pointed for that purpose, the GOLD medal ara
letterfor Mrs. Lincoln, presented by the peopIa
OF France, in honor of the virtues and memory
OF Abraham Lincoln.
Stockholm, Dec. Att is said that the govern.
ment has taken into serious consideration II
plans Of naval and harbor defence. which hav,
lately been suggested by Captain Ericsson, tbs
famous inventor.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06
e.s o.s PORTLAND THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER g. 1866

KNIGHTS OF THE SOCIAL CIRCLE. - ON
Tuesday evening this order of mobility" held
circle at the residence of the High Priest OF
the order. The exercises on the occasion
were characterized by an unusual degree OF
interest. This was especially the case with the
lecture bs the High Priest, which was one OF
rare ability, and received the closest attention
and the rapturous appliance of the entire cir
Gle. AS the orator is candidate for public
favors we recommend him to the attention Of
the Young Mems Christian Association, Mer-
camille Library Association and similar insti-
tutions ela
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From New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 3.
Renewed efforts to secure the removal of Mr..
Tahafero, Postmaster OF this city, are reported
70 have been successful
Signatures have been affixed to petition for
the appointment OF Provisional Governor,
mostly those OF strangers, or those of recent
residence here. I..s
The cotton is reported TO be nearly all in
from the Baton Rouge district.
The Governor Of this State, contrary to ex-
pectations, has issued warrants for elections to
ill vacancies in the Legislature. 1t was
thought that the establishment NJ an early day
OF q Provisional Governor, would prevent ac-
ton.
Sugar cane has not been kept this season for
seed, nearly all being ground. All the cotton
is gathered and ginned. This has not occurred
30 early in the seasen for the past twenty years.
The yield of sugar will be small, not from fail
ure OF crops, but because little can be planted.
and that win be used mostly for seed. All the
cotton may be expected in by the lat Of Janua-
ry, as the planters are not in circumstances TO
hold out
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

ARREST OF BRANERD.-Y Yesterday Mayor
Stevens received dispatch from David Trull,
West Burke, VT, announcing that he had cap
tured an escaped prisoner, calling himself An-
gustus Wood. The dispatch was turned over
to Sheriff Parker, who has directed the man to
be brought to Portland. The officers say this
is Brainerd, the jail-breaker, who escaped from
custody at Gorham last week. Ft9 I
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06
sUEaAr's ARREsr AND E,oArE N Ir,Iv-

SuRRAr's ARREST AND ESCAPE IN ITALY
The following is taken from the Florence COR
respondence Of the London Post:
1t is stated that j. II. Surratt Zone of tho
persons charged with completely an the ASSIST
nation oi the late PresIdens OF the IJn,t..,l
States, Abraham Lincoln) has beon serving for
some time pasG III the Papai Zoaaves, his oon1-
pany BENG qllartered as Veroli, one OF the t,,on-
tier town OF the Apprentices, near kroslnone.-
he htd assumed anu was known in his r,-yi-
lnen5 by the name of } onn Watson. Inforro =
ton OF TINS tact having been communicatad IN,
General huIas King, the Minister OF the Unit.
ed States at Rome, no time was lost hI-hiin IN
transmitting the news to the roycrnment
which stralgatway instructed the General Ia
take such measures as npght lead to the se-
curing Of Surratt alias Watson
In compliance with his instructions, General
King repaired to the Vatican requested an
audience of Cardmal Autonelh, anu asked Hi
EInlnenee whether, in the event OF bus provin /.
the identity of Surratt, the Papal government Z
would hand him over TO that of the Un,t.d
States. The Cardinal Secretary promised th >
General IL the faculties in bis power A f,yS
days alter, on returning 10 tho Vatican. Geuer.
al King was made acquainted by Cardinal
Antoneih with the measures he had t,lken--
1hese were contained in u series of tslerra NH /,
instructions sent from Rome, with the cores
ponding telegraphic replies from the local au.
thorities of Ne-oh aad Nelletri, They record.
ed tue order to arrest Surratt, alias w atson ;
the successive steps taken in compliance with
| the order; the actual arrest; the oouyeS ancl
TO prison; the removal from prison, under A
| guard Of i've soldiers of his company; but tb a
series ciosed with the announcement tina ;
when thus led out Surratt, ahas Watson,
made a sudden dash at his guards, Jumped oy F..
era precipice more than one hundred feet biz a
and though hotly pursued by fifty Zouaye }
was enabled, hom the fact OF their preiorrin n I
a more cirouitous route, TO get clear lacrosse ~ :
frontier into the Italian territory.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

PERsoNAL.-Rev. DR.. Nealey, Bishop elect OF
Maine, arrived in this city Tuesday, and has
been the guest of G.. E. B. Jackson, Esq. He
returns to New York to-day. We learn that
arrangements are being made for his conse-
Grafton to the Bishopric forthwith. His resi-
dence is not decided upon, but it is supposed
he will reside in this city and take charge of
St Luke's Chnrch. IL
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06
miscellaneous Dispatches.

eSt CHICAGO, Dec. 8.
A meeting of pork packers and shippers was
held this afternoon, to take action by which
rates of freight might be reduced between this
city and the seaports, so that at Chicago dealers
ern cities. A committee was appointea to con-
fer with freight agents, and the meeting adj
journed subject to call. 81
r... NEW YORK, Dec. 8.
a dangerous counterfeit of the United States
9 per cent. Bonds of 1881 was discovered to-day
by the Assistant Treasurer Mr.. Van Dyke. II
is not known whether ANYBODY has been de-
ceived by them yet or not.
q 5.a. New YORK, Dec. 8.
A New Orleans special dispatch says 1t is
whispered that the fast Clyde built blockade
runner Heroine has been purchased, and is fit
ting out here for the purpose Of aiding ireland
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

In the early settlement of our country the
greatest anxiety was, how our people could gel
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 theil
food distresses them. Buy one bottle of Maih':
Elderberry Wine and you will getrelief Their
buy case. dec4tf
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06
0u,rnue. npen rrecamen.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 8.
ty, reports that the rebels in Albion and Hen
ry Counties are infuriated at the idea that
their former chattels may be enfranchised
while they are excluded frem the polls, and
are driving of numbers of freedmen, under
threats of violence.
of shots were fred in order to alarm the color
ed people. Recently, in the same vicinity,
some freedwomen were brutally violated by
six ruffians, in succession. General Lewis
goes west to- morrow, to make an investigation
of the case.
Great destitution exists at Chattanooga
among the freedmen. it
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06


DIoKENs's New STORY os"Nugby Junction
occupies the whole of"Eyery Saturday" pub-
lished by Tichnor s. Fields on Tuesday. Br
the arrangement of the American publisher,
with the author, the American public got ths
story week before the English, 1t not appear.
ing in London until December 10th. "MuVby
Junction" consists Of eight stories, of which the
first four are from the pen ofthe inimitabls
Boz" Tho episodes arc written In the au-
thors happiest vein. Many Of the characters in.
trodueed to the reader viii at once take their
places in literature be side such immortal cree
tions as Mr.. Pickwick," Little Nell" "tbs
Marchiouess," and "Oliver Twist" The first
two of these stories are full Of "balm for hurt
minds" and solaee tor diseased hearts. Little
Polly" the lost child, whose name il not Trivit,.
is conception as charming as anything which
Dickens has given us. The lively de-
scription ofthe ARefreshmcnt Room" at Muabv
Junction, with the stale pastry and poor Mc.
Swift are not less ironically severe in this
country than in England. The Engine Driy-
er," by Andrew Halliday, "The Oompensatio,
House," by Charles Collins" "The Travellin
Post-ofiice,3 by Hesba Stretton, aud Tho En-.
gineer," by Amelia b. Edwards are the other
stories of the number.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06
PORTLAND AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Concert-R. F. Society.
NEW ADvERTIsEMENT COLUMN.
Notice-Relief Committee, taeae-
Mitehelfs Patent Washing Machine.
For Sale-Meat Market.
Wanted-Teams s- .ggs.u
CounsellOr-John W. Dana.
-hol1iay Presents-Mrs L. Walker.
Store and Offices to let. T
$4,000 Wanted 1,.-.- -.... .-
ftairs Vegetable Hair Renewer
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

PORTLAND ARMY AND NAVY UNIoN.-The
regular monthly meeting of the Board of Man
ayers, was held Tuesday evening, at which the
Chairman of the Lecture Committee announc-
ed that they had been unable to secure suit
able hall for thecourse of lectures. The com
mittee was authorized to pursue their enqui-
ries. Col. Thomas A.. Roberts, 18th Maine
Volunteers. was elected to fill a vacancy The
meeting adjourned to Tuesday Jan. 8th, IL
o,oloolr
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

OCEAN ASSOCIATION, Ex.-4-An lovers of
dancing are reminded that the assembly to
have been given by this Association Tuesday
evening, Dec 4th, but postponed on account of
the weather, comes off Friday evening, Dec.
7th, at Mechanics Hall; good time may be
expected for they seldom fail to please their
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

MAsoNIc.-The annual meeting of Ancient
Landmark Lodge Free and Accepted Masons
was held last evening, at Masonic Hail. and the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
year: VIM. Ross, Jr., w. M; Geo. 7. SWEET,
8. W.; Frank Crawford, J. W.; Chas. Fobes,
Treasurer; E. G. Sweet, s. D.; Fl. H. Nenns,
r n A
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

New YORK ELEoTIoS.-At the charter e,o,.
ton held in New York on Tuesday, Richard 7,
Connolly, the nominee of the Tammany ani
Mozart wings OfDemocracy, was elected Conn
troLer by 5000 plurality, The Tammany AMI
Mozart party elected but four of the nine Al.
dermen chosen. -
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

CRIMPED PAPER.-A patent has been grant
ed A. Il. Dennison, of Mechanic Falls, and 2.
P Furlong, of this city, for the application Of
crimped paper to the manufacture Of articles Of
clothing, such as cuffs undersleeves, bosoms,
sc.
This paper, of which we have seen speci-
mems, presents beautiful appearance, and can
easily be moulded into an imitation OF large
variety of fabrics. 1t is pliable and elastic as
rubber CLOTH
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06
Receipts of Cotton.

CHARLESTON, 5. c., Dec. 8.
Inc receipts of cotton at all ports since Sept.
ist, is put down at 475,OoO bales The exports
bales, of which 1000 bales went to France
From Mobile there were no exports to foreign
ports.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

THE following additional contributions have
been received by the Relief Committee: box
of clothing from Norwich, Ct; package Of
clothing marked "W 12O," from 1s West street,
Boston; box clothing from New York, cane
of Eben Steele; 2 car loads of onions from
Horace Ware, Salem, Mass; 2 cases of cloth
ing from Charles A. Stanley and others, eiti-
zens of Winthrop; small package of cloth
ing from Tabernacle Society, Salem, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

FOR THE HoLIDAYs.-The ladies will please
observe Mrs. Walkers card in another column
She has good supply of Toys and Fancygoods
: for holiday presents, and will be thankful for
ashare of patronage.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

EVERY SATURDAY for this week, containing
Dickens Christmas Story, complete, can be OBJ
tanned at the periodical depot of Messrs. Fes-
senden Brothers, Lancaster Hall
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06
Go to Adams & Purinton's

NOR your House-ftirnishing Goods Of all kinds
Il Carpctings and all kinds of Crockery, Glass, Tin,
Stone, Earthern and Wooden Ware, Paper Hang
inss, Window Shades, &c, &C. no23d3m
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

Promenade CoNcERT.-The Grand Promen-
ade CONCERT to be given by the 17th Maine
Regiment Association, on Thursday evening
next, promises to be one of the most brilliant
affairs Of the season. Tickets should be secur-
ed in season. The entertainment offered is of
the most attractive character. t4E
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06
FROM MEXICO.
MatamOPas occupied by United
states troops.
ATTACK ON MONTERI.

GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 8.
By the arrival of the steamers Blackbird and
Elizabeth Read, we have Mexican dates to Sat
urday evening.
i, At eleven o'clock on the 2eth, a pontoon
bridge was thrown from Brownsville to Mata :
mOras, on which detachInents of United States
troops, under Col. Perkins, crossed and took
command OF Matamoras 1t is alleged that
Gen. Canales and his forces were to sack the
city, and Gen. Sedgwick sent his troops to pro-
escorted Gen. Canales out for an interview
with Gen. EscobedO. No terms were agreed
upon. Gen. Sedgwick then took Gen. Canales
back to the city. At half past five o'clock the
next morning. Escobedo opened fire on the city
His forceA len charged Monterri and were re-
pulsed and pursued by. Canales. Escobedo's
loss was 459 killed and wounded and 300 prison
ers. Canales lost % men killed
Late in the afternoon the Americans with
drew outside the city.
M. Canaies a brother of the General, was
killed. &
We are without information of the opera
tlons on Thursday, but we have private iYfor-
nation that a telegram was sent to Brazos on
Saturday at three o'clock T. NJ, that Escobedo
and Canales met as friends, and Escobedo is
now in command of the city, 4 =. =
The special bearer of dispatches ON the road
arrived on the 30th ult. at Brazos, and it is rl-
mored that the Federal troops went subse-
quently to the American side. @ ~
On the morning after the battle Gen. Albino
Espineasead, who was fighting with Escobedo,
died of his wounds.
A Washington letter to Matamoras paper
says: have seen the instructions of Minister
Campbell. They contain the following points
First, that the United States does not recog-
nize, neither WILT recognize, any other Gov
ernment in Mexico than that of the Constitu-
ticnal President, Juarez. Second, that they
do not propose, neither do they wish, to ac-
quire any part of the Mexican territory; that
they do not recognize in any manner the
claims of France, and that they are willing to
extend to Mexico every aid with the object
to quell local disorders whenever required by
the Constitutional Government Of Mexico, or
her authorities, without proposing to interfere
in any manner whatever in the domestic diff
ferences OF the country
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Nov 90
Matamoras was sur rendered to Gen. Sedg-
wick on the oath inst. Col. j. G. Perkins of
the 18th y. 5. Colored Infantry was placed in
command. One hundred and eighteen men
OF the 4th Cavalry crossed over and occupied
the city ON that day ffs tf
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

IAN FRANCISCO, Dec 4.
Influenza is prevailing as an epidemic at the
Sandwich Islands, and the natives are dying
Off rapidly.
A letter from Arizona states that the Indi-
ans are prosecuting the war against the people
in that Territory with unusual vigor, and many
citizens are flying to Gen. Mcdowell for pro.
lection against their incursions.
The ship Granite State which cleared yes-
terday for-New York, carries 1922 sacks of
SAN Francisco, Dec 8.
A telegram from Los Angeles states that re-
liable informotion has been received there that
the Apache Indians murdered Supt. George
w. Leighy and his clerk, w. III. Evarts, Nov.
18th, near Prescott. They cut the heart from
Leighy's body, and beheaded Evarts.
Gen. James b. Fry is announced as Adjutant
of the Military Division of the Pacific.
The ship Golden Fleece, for Hong Kong
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
"' BEFORE JUDGE FOX. 4a. l5
WEDNEsDAY.-Ia admiralty. Henry l.. Fearing
q ais, owners of brig Star of Hope, v Henry G.
Cheeseman & al. Libel to recover the sum of $425O
for charter of said brig from Farmingdale to Mobile
The respondents did deny the charter or the COW
enants, but alleged that, in consequence of said brig
beng delayed in arriving at Farmngdale for the pur-
pose OF receiving her cargo of ice in consequence
repairs being made upon her, they were obliged to
charter another vessel to take said CARGO But that
upon the arrival of the Star of Hope at Farmngdae
another agreement was made with said hbellants to
load SAID brig for Fort Gaines and Mobile, at $500
per ton, measurement or weight-the difference be-
tween the old and the new charter be settled by
law suit or arbitration withoutpreudce to the rights
OF either party That in accordance with this
ment they have paid bellants the ffeighs specially
agreed upon. :
The respondents also aver that in consequence oi
the non-arriva of said brig at Farnadale as soon as
she shoudhave arrived they lost the sale Of the
go of ice which they had proposed and intended to
ship by her, ri
Evidence was taken in the case and decision re-
sersed Howard & Clsaves Proctors Tor libellants;
Evans & Putnam for respondents.
In the case OF Henry Norton, indicted at the last
term of the Court for passing counterfeit United
States currency, the District Attorney entered no
pros.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS co URT.
wM. II. CLIFFORD, ESQ.,, COMMISSIONER.
WEDNEsDAY.-Thos. Nagle, of Bath, was brought
before the Commissioner for carrying on the liquor
trade without U. S. Internal Revenue license He
was discharged. f asf
J. w. Grobsy, of Bath, was brought up for the
same offence. He was discharged upon taking out
his license and paying the costs.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

HAULED UP.-Our police on Tuesday night
gave chase to, and stopped gentleman who
had in his arms couple of packages of cloth
ing. He stepped into the light where his fea-
lures could be discovered, and asked the Off
GERS what they wanted. Noticing, for the first
time, that it was one of our most respected cit
izens. the officers were rather nonplussed, and
replied Nothing to speak Of" and left him.
The officers did not tell this story. but the gem
tleman they overhauled did.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

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They have suited my case exactly, relieving my
throat, and clearing the voice 50 that could sing
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The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

A BOUT 40 III very superior Flooring and Step
"A Boards now landing at Custom House Wharf,
and for sale in lots to suit purchasers. Apply TO
G. NJ. DAVIS g. Co,
III Commercial street.
Portland. NOy. 2f. 1SCC. Eoy29dtf
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-06

THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is publish ID
every day, SUNDAY excepted, at No. Printers
Exchange, Commercial Street, Portland, by n. A.
FOSTER, Proprietor.
TERMS Eight Dollars year in advance
THE MAINE STATE PRESS, is published at the
anne place 5yery Thursday morning at $500 year,
Invariably in advance.
RATES OF ADyERTIsNG.-One inch o. space, IN
eneLh oil column, constitutes square.
$3.50 per square daily irst week 10 cents per
week after; three insertions, or less, $1.O0 con'hu
ng every other day after first week, 90 cents ona
Halt square, three insertions less, 70 oehts' o
week, $100; 80 cents per week after. m r souora
Under head of ''AMUsEMENTs, Sz;"o" "ei Sd"NO
per week; three insertions or less, Sl.oo. ers4 4,
SPECIAL NOTICES, S125 per square lor tIe Al ~ IA,
sartOn and % cents pea square for each subsequent
advertisements inserted in the MAINE STATE
PRESS" (which has a large circulation IN every par
of the Sae for SIO0 per square TOR frst insertion
and so cents per square Tor each subsequent inser
ton.
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$4,000 Wanted /!

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two or three years for which the Beat Of Sc.
curity will be given, and interest paid at the rate
nine per cent per amum.
Address Box 205s Portland, p. O.
or w. H. JERRIS Real Estate Apent
Dec 6-d1W& @
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a.4 For Sale.
A MEAT MARKET doing good cash business.
IA for sale low. Inquire at 35l Congress 81.
Dec. g. 1866. d1w*