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THE FENIANs.
Great Excitement at Fort Erie.
THE JAsE OF REV. MR.. MAHAN.
Plot to Assassinate Judge wilson.

BUFFALO, Nov g.
considerable excitement prevailed at Fort
Erie last night in expectation of a Fenian raid
thn nc oauss oi me panic appears to have been
winch came to restore the Fenan arms captur,
ed last June, and demonstration on Sundav
N the iron works portion of the city. where
Senator morrison and other prominent Feni-
aus a ti'sas som speeches. After the meeting the
crowd followed the speakers and it looked "a
though some demonstration was to be made
A person having some gold about him was se;z-
ed as British spy, but was rescued, being bad
ly used. s D"u-
"A disparch to the Express from Potsdam N
Y, the residence of District Attornev D,rt
denies that he has been removed
Ihe Conrier states that affidavits going 10
prove the Innocence of Rev. Mr.. McMaRan.
now under sentence of death at Toronto have
been forwarded to Washington.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov,5.
Az Fenlan mass meeting last night. resolu-
tions We're adopted declaring that the Fenians
OF America defiantly assert that the Conviction
OF Col. Lynch and Father McMahan. will he
made the bugle note which will lead on the ar
my of irishmen that will drive the last yestiee
Vi ori'ish power from the American continent
TORONTO, G. W.tNov. 8.
Mr.. Harrison, the prosecuting LAWYER for the
Crown in the Fenian trials, received a letter
to-day, giving information of plot to assassin
ate Judge Wilson and others concerned in the
eUlin LflatS.
Considerable religious animosity is shown re-
garding proceedings. The fact that Lumsden
q aIrotestant, was acquitted, while McMahan, q
"a Saa.Aonc' was convicted, is especially comment
The Fenian trials were resumed at noon to-
gay; Davia Drummond was first placed in the
aeeh, put tne trlai was postponed on account
OF the absence OF witnesses.
benjamin ferry, boy fifteen years old, was
next Iried on the same indictment as the 9th
ers. Ihe evidence against him was chiefly from
MS own statements when captured that he
came with 4he Fenians from Cincinnati to see
ms unciei that he crossed with them. GOT
frlghfeAed, and was trying to get back to Bnf
iaio when captured. The prisoners mother
was examined, and gave him an excellent char
acter. o'Ai
Mr. Mckenzie rendered the following afida-
Vlt: owen e. Moore, of the eity of Cinc;n-
natl, Ohio. make oath and say, knewn Perry one
or two years has excellent habits; is peaceful
ana weiitt.sposed; never engaged in riots and
moDs put Is generous honest and industrious
and was held in high esteem by his employers
Moore, Herrick g. Davis '-''
loigned) I, OWEN MOORE.
Sworn to before me.-CHARLEs f. WINS
TACHE, Mayor. -''
His Lordship asked if the Crown objected
TO the afhdavit Hon. J. H. Cameron said he
haa !. no objection to its being taken the same
as II the parties were here themselves. tE
After a forcible appeal by Mr.. Mckenzie and
temperate rejoinder by Mr.. Harrison his
Lordship charged the jury if not satisfied to
give the prisoner the benefit of the doubt. The
jury retired, and in an hour brought in YER
charged. ~ 80
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ENGLISH NEws4-Mr. Thomas Hughes writes
from London to the Tribune, under date of
Oct OAtb.
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The Mexican Question.

NEW YORK, Nov. 5.
Inc Heraid's Washington dispatch says the
Mexican question has not been re-opened with
france The Government is waiting to see
now the French act up to the first of the COM
ing year. If at that time it is seen there is any
Dao talth exhibited, or tendency to duplicity,
then such action will be forcibly recommended
as VIII insure our feelings and interests to be
respected.
PRESIDENT Jnarez has written letter in
winch he again asserts his unwillingness to
consider any projects looking to the cession of
tne Northern States of Mexico to the United
States -
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Acquit,al of Captain Grant.

BOSTON, Nov. g.
In the case of Capt William Grant, charged
with burning the ship Young Mechanic, while
under his command, on her voyage from Bos-
ton 70 to Hong Kong, and which has been on tri-
al al for several days in the U. s. Circuit Court,
tne jury this afternoon returned verdict of
not guilty. Capt. Grant was first arraigned
Ior the offense on July Sd, and since that time
mas been at large on $4,000 bail The vessel
was burned Oft the coast of South America,
AePrii e,PP 50, and was insured, with her cargo for
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FROM EUROPE.
NE w 9 BY THE ABLE,

Vienna, NoU. 4.-Deerees have been promul.
gated relieving Mensdorff from the Foreign
Military Office and appointing Won Beust as
his successor, and the DEGREES also appoint
Baron John, Minister of War, vice Esterhazy
Won Beust has issued q circular, in which he
declares himself separated from the past. He
says he enters the Austrian service free and un-
prejudiced. Austria will maintain true and
peaceful policy, but will uphold the dignity Of
the Empire.
Florence, Nou. A deputatiop from vene-
tia had arrived in Turin amid great enthusi-
asm. The King and his Cabinet were also
there to receive them.
Beeylfa, Noo 4.-The King of Saxony and his
family re.entered Dresden yesterday and were
well received by the people.
The German Parliament, it is expected. will
be ready to meet at the beginning of the rear
BRUSSELS Nou. 4-Chosen, the Belgian War
Minister, has resigned,
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Georgia legislature.

MILLEDGEvnLE, GA, Nov. 8.
Inc constitutional amendment was refer
RED to-day in each House. with instructio ms to
report as soon as practicable. A. H. Stephens
opposes delay, and thinks the Legislature
should act Immediately on the subject and Set
Iie the question so far as Georgia is concerned.
Inc rejection of the amendment is considered
certain.
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New MERCHANTS ExcHANGE.-The mem
bers of the Board of Trade, one and all, are
earnestly requested to be present at the meet
ing to be held at o'clock this afternoon, at the
office OF I. c. Hersey, Esq, corner of CONNER
cial and Union streets, as the subject of new
Merchants Exchange will be brought before
the meeting. If the merchants of Portland
will take hold of this matter with their usual
energy, splendid edifce will be erected, one
that viii reflect honor and credit upon them.
Let them act promptly, and the good scheme
will be effected
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THE COURTs

eNlfED STATES COMMISSIONERS co,rRr
WIN. II. CLIFFORD, ESQ.,, coMMrssroSEn.
John Sidney, of Portland, was brought before ,.o
Commissioner, charged with selling liquors witbon, :
U. 5. Internal Revenue license. The examination
was continued TO ten o'clock Tuesday. George +.
Talbot for Government. -
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FINE STREET CHURcH.-Among the objects
presented last Sabbath at the Centenary
meeting, was the Parish debt amounting to
about eighteen hundred dollars. Subscriptions
were promptly given amounting to nearly
twenty-five hundred dollars, thus extinguish-
ing ths debt and leaving several hundred dol
lars in the treasury for some necessary repairs.
ana 10 provide additional accommodations in
the vestrY.
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PORTLAND AND VICJNJTv
New Advertisement. To-Dny.


.ra NEW ADvERTIsEMENT COLUMN. .
Board of Trade Meeting. .4-s
Halls Vegetable Hair Remover.
Portable Steam Engines. -.-.
Agents Wanted. -....t,............
For Sale-Cranberres &c.
To Let without Board .'
Auction Sae-E. nj. Patten & Co. La. .....
Real Estate Agency--Wm. ii. Jerris.
auction Sales-Henry Bailey q Co. -
rortland q New York Steamship Co. , o. -,.
TWralner-H. f. A. Hutchings
Wanted-Youhg Woman. 81 = DE-
$500 ketard-Stolen. -
Found-Dog. 'l---4 ~. -n
Safe and Desk for Sale .r... .... llf.
hemoval-Harris s. Co.
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DEoLINEs.-Edward P. Gerrish, Esq, recent
~ elected Alderman in Ward G. to fill the va
0ancy occasioned b, the resignation of Alder
man southard, declines accepting the position,
preferrins to remain in the Board of Common
Council Warrants win be issued Immediate
ly for filing the vacancy.
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To Let, without Board I!

1.-TWO Furnished Rooms, within two minutes walk
Of the Prebe House, will be let to two or three
respectable single men for lodging. References re-
quired. Apply to w. III. JERBIS, opposite Prebla
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5000 REWARD Z

GTOLEN from the Casco National Bank of Port
~ land, on the 5th instant, between the hours of L
and O'clock package OF Gold containing 81 1903 33
Sll0o OF 1t being in Double Eagles The above re-
a-EA L. 2: GERRISH Casfifer
Portland Nov. s, 1866. noy0dtf
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Two Men Nbot-Arrest of the Rum,.

A base attempt to murder two men was made
yesterday afternoon, in the rum shop of Ed
ward Gonld, on Fore Street, by ruffian named
George Ham. The particulars, as we gather
mem irom ono of the wounded men and the
ponce, arc as follows:
nram Brown and Joseph Brown, I'd, re-
s,ding IN Cape Elizabeth, went into Gould's
shop, where Ham bantered .Josenb tn trade
"atches. The latter declined. and some dis-
pute arose, when Ham walked to the bocl mart
OF the shop, and pulling out a pistol. f;red two
shots' one OF which took effect on the lower
part OF the lung of Joseph, lodging in the
breast, and the other striking Hiram and pass
passing through the left lung striking the ciay-
icle and lodging in the chest.
After firing his pistol Ham cleared out and
went on board the fishing vessel w. Fisher. of
which he was one of the crew, and changed
ms clothing and then came up town. Officers
sterling, Foster and Gerts were in pursuit of
nln' and came across him at the old Custom
H' 1ouSe' when they attempted to arrest him.
" is a desperate fellow, and offered resist
IN winch he was aided by a comrade
named Libby. But the officers succeeded in
'flesuns Ham and conveying him to jail.
subsequently they arrested I.ibbv ON Fore
Street. and locked him up for exano;ro,;on
ooseph appeared to be but slightly wounded,
ou' hiram is supposed to be mortaIly wound
ed' DIS dordon and Fitch attended to tho
wounded men while they were here. They
were removed to Cape Elizabeth about two
hours after the affair occurred. They are said
to be respectable men; one of them was re-
Gently keeper of the poor house and manager
of the town farm at that place.
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N Office.

NIlE undersigned hereby give notice that portion
Il OF the cobwOrk at the southern end of Vaughan's
Bridge will be removed on Monday the 10th Instant
for the purpose of filling in and making solid the
elng over the same will do so at their own risk until
further notice, =
j. M. ROBINSON,
GEO. F. HENLEY,
--Ittr H. S. JACKLoN,
Selectmen of Cape Elizabeth.
Cape Elizabeth, April 10, apr. 14-tf
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Business Notices.

WHAT Doctors, Ministers and Professors think of
them-"I recommend their use to public speakers
Rev. E. H. Chaplin. 81 have never changed my mind
respecting Browns Bronchial Troches from the
first excepting to think better of that which began
thinking well Of" - Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
'Great service in subduing hoarseness REV Daniel
WISE. New York "The Troches are a staff of lG, TO
me. PROT Edward North, President of Hamilton
College, Clinton, N. Y. GA simple and elegant COM
bination for coughs, etc."-Dr. G. F. Bigelow Bos-
ton
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Found.

ON the night of I'd inst. a black Spaniel DOG
~ which the owner can have by calling at No. 4G
Cumberland street. nov6d1w
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Yellow Pine.

GPtENDID TRACT FOR SALE on the st, Joints
~ river, East Florida, thickly timbered with the
finest and largest yellow Pine. Quantities Of other
valuable woods-some oil the best in the world for
ship boat bnildins or for saw mill or other man
ufacturing purposes. Lee tion and climate healthy
and agreeable. apply to or address
ADRIAN ii. MULLER.
Oct 25tt 7 Pine Street, New York
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Muskets, Muskets =!

5000 Good Percussion Smooth bore
CASO muslcts, in good order.
Gb For sale singy by the Case. Price 81 %
III American Currency.
WILLIAM READ 4 SON,
49, FancsiI Hall Square, ROsTON.
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Board of Trade Meeting,

A LII the Members IF the Board of Trade of this
Aeity arc requested to meet at the office of r. G.
HERSEY. ESD, cor. of Commercial and Union Sts
on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 6th ut O'Clock. full
and punctusi attendance is desired as business Of
Importance is to come be iore the Board.
THE MANAGERS Of the Board are requested to
meet at 2:5O r. NJ. precisely, on the same day.
M. N. RICH.
no6d1t . Secret,rv
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FIRE ALARM-Our citizens win notice with
pleasure the proceedings of the City Council
last evening in voting to have one of Gamewell,
hennard & Co.'S telegraphic fire alarms nut
up in this city
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PoLFT1cAL--T Boston Advertiser of yes
terday publishes letter from Richard H. Da-
na,jr, in which that gentleman accepts the
nomination for representative to the legisla-
ture, rendered him by the republicans of
Cambridge. EaTH
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Family School at Gorham, Me,

THIS school for boys hss been recently established
ry OF The A. b. c. NJ, The situation is very pleas
ant and accessible, and the number OF pupils Is lin
ltsd. fh, winter session will commence on the 5th
OF december. and will continue 10 weeks. Applca-
IONS should be made early. For particulars address
tne me ifincPai. References may be found in the
CnTtSttdn MSTr0r oc22-eoll5w
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FROM MEXICO.
Macmillan en- route for Europe.
Cen. Castlsmaas assumes the
Ret1as of Government.
Defeat of the Liberals near Vera
Cruz. .

WASHINGTON, Nov. g.
The Mexican Minister has received letter
from Vera Cruz dated Oct. 25th, by way of New
Orleans, stating that Maximilian left the city
on the 23d, resigning verbally in favor of Gen.
Bazaine. General Bazaine endeavored to per
suade him to delay his departure until General
Castleman arrived, two days later, but he de-
cllned, and escorted by 800 Austrians proceed
ed to vIzaba by cross reads to avoid meeting
with Gen. Castleman. He reached Orizaba
yesterday and is expected here tomorrow.
The captain of the Austrian frigate Dondoto
states that as soon as Maximilian arrives he
will at once leave for Europe
1t Is said that Maximilian will publish to-day
manifesto at Orizaba - -. =
Gen. Castleman reached the City of Mexico
soon after Maximilian left and took possession
OF the Palace and assumed the reins of govern
ment.
The French soldiers who had entered under
Maxlmiians cOlors will be returned to France
under Cen Castleman's influence.
Gen. Corfurio Dias has captured the citv of
Oaxaca taking all the artillery, ammunition
men and supplies.
GALVESTON Texas, Nov. 8.
Brownsville dates to the I'd inst, city of Mex
leo to the 10th ult., and Vera Cruz to the 10Th.
have been received ~~''
On On the sist ult there was skirmishing be-
Of attack well established A large humber of
Ortega's men were awaiting. his arrival at
Brownsville. Caravajal and Canales were the
only chiefs in his favor N
La Cromia says the Empress Carlotta's mis-
SION was to demand from France officers for
the lmDerial army organizing in Mexico; a
new General in place of Bazaine; to pOstpone
until April the return of the expeditionary
corps, and to extend the time for the payment
OF the debt two years longer. She has been
completely successful in all her requests
The Emperor Maximillian is taking the Of
1enslve IN all parts, add taxes are collected
without trouble.
The Emperor has issued decree confscat-
lug the property of non-residents, and ali who
openly or cOvertly aid the Liberals.
The Imperialists had defeated 800 Liberals
near Vera Cruz, taking 260 prisoners.
Business was good at Vera Cruz.
The Emperor was paying his debts as fast as
the claims were presented. srr. -
-Canales and Tapia were negotiating, but
could not agree. Canales was intoxicated and
unable to do business. 'N' '-'' @-'
French regiment announced to embark
for Europe, had left for the interior. :,
Eight hundred men whose term had expired
mad enlisted in Maximilian's new army.
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H. #. a. HUTCHINGS,
GRAINER.

Win prompfly attend all orders from Portland
House Painters, or others on reasonable terms.
EB-P. .. Box 396 Bitldeford, Me. no6ilm
Wood Ashes for Sale at Auction.
ON WEDNESDAY, Nov. 7, at II o'clock A. M. !.
" at the Wood Shed of the P. q X. r. Road
near their Depot, on Canal Street.
The ashes from the accidental burning of abont
700 cords of hard Wood
HENRY BAILEY s. CO.,
hoVo d2t Auctioneers.
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l Bold ROBBERY OF GoLD.-Yesterday fore
noon Col Winship, teller of the Caseo Nation
al Bank, put up bag of gold containing 81,
l0S33, and directed it to firm in Boston, and
laid it upon the desk of the cashier, who MOTTO
ed the bag about II o'clock. Mr.. Gerrish had
occasion to leave his desk for few moments,
and while he was absent some person stole the
bag of gold, obtaining it, as is supposed, by put
ting his hand through the Stats in front of the
cashiers desk. The thief got safely off with
his plunder and there is no trace of him. A
reward of $500 for the recovery of the money
offered by the Bank
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Wanted,

A YOUNG Woman to sew Mattress Cases and to
~. work In the shop Constant employment. Ap-
ply Immediately top flo r, over Perkins, two doors
above Preble House, at p. IL. SAMUEL'S. no6d3t
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N office.

TNHE Stockholders of the Portland and Machias
i Steamboat Company, are hereby requested to
mercial Street on Friday Nov. 9th, at O'Clock, P.
NJ, to take into consideration the purchase of the
Wharyes, one Of the Steamers and good will of the
route between Portland and Bang IL, and to transact
any other business that may come before them
Per order of the Directors.
Portland. Nov. /, 1856 did
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For Sale Immediately.

A SUPERIOR Family Horse. Considered the
IA BEST in the CITY,
Also a Kimball "Jumr Seat" Carriage and good
Sleigh, neither much worn. May be at the sta
BILE Of
JOHN RYAN, Congress St.
Portland. Oct 81, 1s66.--d1w
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Safe and Desk

ENoR Sale. Price of Safe, $500; of Desk, $500
Il Apply to
HARRIS, WOODBURY. g. ATWOOD,
nov6d1w# Commercial street
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THE YOUNG MECHANIC. evidence in
case OF Captain William Grant, on trial in Bos-
ton, charged with setting fire to the ship
Young Mechanic, was completed on Saturday.
The arguments of counsel were to be made
yesterday. George S. Hillard and L. s. Dab
ney are employed for the United States; H. W.
Paine, n. st. John Green and R. D. Smith for
the defendant; John Mcdonald of New York
for the underwriters.
T. S.-By our telegraph dispatches it will be
seen that the jury hive acquitted Capt. Grant,
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IHE BALTIMol,E IMBRoeL1o.-Snecial dis-
patches from Washington state that the Prssi-
dents clique seem to have been entirely nm
prepared for the course taken by the Baltimore
unionists, and some of the members despair of
being able to accomplish anything in time to
influence the election The Boston Advertiser.
dispatch of Saturday says:
A special cabinet meeting was held to-dav
over the Baltimore business, Stanberry being
called from church to attend. Gen. Grant and
Governor Swami were present. The plan Of
action for the governor and the general govern
ment to pursue was decided upon, but its de-
tails were not divulged and must be learned
from events. Gen. Grant was called to the
White House several times during the day
The 18th Regiment of Infantry, stationed here,
have for several days been under orders to march
at short notice.
Inc same correspondent says:
These repeated consultations are taken an
indications that the conspirators appreciate the
danger of their position, and would like 10
move cireumspectly as possible. Sagacious
johnson men have complained bitterly Of what
they term Swann's blundering course, and iook
upon the affair as one of those unfortunate oc-
currences which at most unpropitious times
have SO greatly damaged their cause.
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FOE sale!

49 RBLs. CRANBERRIEs,
81 Tubs Vermont Buttcr,
4S Boxes Cheese,
CLEAR PORK, LEAF LARD, APPLES, ONIONS,
&c.
ID. ID. RICKER & co.,
nOV0dlW 1856 Fore street
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Flour Barrels Wanted.

T,LOUR Barrels suitable for Sugar, for which cash
T. and the highest price will be paid by
LYNCH, BARKER 6 CO.,
july2H 139 Commercial street.
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In spite of your teeth,
Both above and beneath,
Being lightly enamel'd and thin,
They will never break down,
Nor turn yellow nor brown, E
If the Sozodont's daily brushed in.
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Agents Wanted.

NOR the Gold Medal Sewing Machines,
Il In every City and County in the Union. Tho
least complicated two hrea machine in the world
Address A. +. JOHNSON 81 co.
Nov. 6 lind 334 Washington st. Boston, Mass
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Agents Wanted.

No canvass for the cheapest and best selling book
Il in the country, Headley's HISTORY OF THE
GREAT REBELLION, two volumes complete in one,
1900 royal octave pages Sold for Five Dollars Many
agents are making from $50 to $loS per week canvas
and exclusive rights given of uncanvassed territory
with 1iberH commissions. For circulars and terms
apply to or address j. PATTEN FITCH, Lock Box
1722 No. 233 Congress street, near City Hail. Port
land, Me. oct3Gd2w&wiws
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Constellation Of Express Compamie..
M, NEW York, Nov. s.
Inc World announces the consolidation of
name Of Well, Fargo & Co. ''''-s' ''''
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The editor of the Star can take our hat.
LOCAL.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS u publish ID
every day, tSunday exeepted,l at No. I Printers
,,xchangc. Commercial Street, Portland, by N. A..
FoSTER, Proprietor. = II
Terms: Eight Dollars year in advance.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS, is publisheda at the
anne place every Thursday morning at $500 year,
Invariably in advance. go.
RATES OF ADvERTIsING.-0ne inch OF space, IN
eneth oil column, constitutes ssguare.
Sl.5O per square daily first week 20 cents per
week alter; three Insertions or less, $1OO; coDhu
ng every other day after first week, 90 cents
Hall square, three insertions or less, 20 cents' one
week, $l.O0; so cents per week after
Under head of ''AMUSEMENTS, S1.oo per square
per week. three insertions or less, $3.50.
SPECIAL NOTICES, $1.25 per square ior the hrst IN
iserton and % cents per square for each subsequent
Insertion.
Advertisements inserted in the ''MAINE STATE
PRESS" (which has large circulation in every par
of the Satc)fo S1O0 per square for first insertion
and so cents per square for each subsequent inser
ton.
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SPECIAL -NOTICEl

Portland & N. York Steamship Co.
STEAMER FRANCONIA will leave Portland for
~ New York THIS DAY TUESDAY, Nov 6th,)
~ There will be no steamer leave here ON
"wednesday. EMER Y & FOX.
Nov edit
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Death ef simeon Draper.
s, NEW YORK, Nov. s.
simeon Draper, of this city, died to-day
lis His death was caused by paralysis of the right
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Wanted Immediately.

100 Good American, Nova Scotia and Irish
40O Girls to do housewOrk, cook, &C., in pfl-
vate families and hotels in this city and country.
Situations sure The best wages paid.
Also 80 Girls to work in Factories
Farmers and others wanting men for any work
will do well to call us, will supply them free
Of charge. Address OF apply at the General Agency
Empioyms mt Office, 351 Congress Street, up stairs,
COX & POWARS,
sept26dtf E late WHITNEY IL co.