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The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19
A Practical Suggestion.

- Mr.. EDIroR:-I am not going to trouble
you with long article on "Publc Parks" as
that subject has been pretty thoroughly dis
cussed in all our city papers, and, am sorry to
say, with no profitable results yet with your per-
mission should like, very briefly, to call the
attention of our citizens in the vicinity of the
junction of Park and Congress streets to an
opportunity which understand is now Of
fered them of saving a breathing spot in that
locality, which, if not improved, win be COW
cred with building very shortly. have just
learned that the vacant lot on the eastern
corner of Park and Congress streets can be had
for a reasonable price, or such part of it as
would enable the city to lay out on that corner
a very pretty little Park, at trifing~ expense,
as it is understood that owners of property in
the Immediate vicinity are ready to contribute
literally towards the purchase of the lot. IL
strikes me that here is offered an excellent op-
portunity to add to the comfort and beauty of
that part of our city, at very small outlay,
hence wish to call public attention to it.
AN OUTSIDER.
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19

FATAL ACCIDENT. - Yesterday forenoon
Michael Murray, one of the employees of the
Grand Trunk Railway Company, while engag-
ed in removing snow from between the rails,
at the depot, was run over by an engine, and
so badly injured that he died in about an hour
and half He saw the engine as it was ap-
preaching, and heard the warning from the
bell, but did not attempt to move until it was
almost close to him. He then attempted to
step out of the way, but his feet slipped and
he fell upon the track. Two wheels of the
tender passed over his legs, almost severing
them just above the knees. The engine was
then reversed, and the same wheels passed ov-
er him again, and he was taken out from be-
tween the truck frame. He was about sixty
years of age, and had been in the employ of
the company for long time. He leaves a
wife and children. Coroner Hall was called
upon to hold an inquest ON the body. A YER
dict was rendered of accidental death.
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19
ITEMS OF STATE NEWS.


g- The Machias Union, Democratic, thus
speaks of the new Judge:-"Judge Tapley en-
tered upon his official duties at the January
term of our Court. Although the business Of
Court was not such as to subject his abilities to
severe test, yet the ready manner in which he
performed the ordinary duties of the Court
give promise that he would be equal to any
emergency that may arise in his judicial path.
He came to us stranger, and so could gain
nothing from partizans and friends interested
to secure for him appreciation beyond his mer-
its, nor yet would he suffer by the detraction of
embittered foes. On thu whole, we have no
fears that the judicial ernine will be soiled by
his appointment, or that business entrusted to
his hands will suffer detriment."
EY- At the recent term of the s. j. Court
at Machias, Thomas Tracy was sentenced to
fifteen years in the State Prison for highway
robbery i@@a 91ate
EB- The Belfast Age has received a letter
from Rev. Ebenezer Knowlton, stating that in
consequence Of continued i'll health, he has
been compelled to resign the place of one of
the trustees of the State Agricultural College.
Mr.. Knowlton has been confined to his house
ever since his return from the South last sum
mer, with rheumatic disease.
EB- A large number of the monied men in
Hallowell have protested against granting the
prayer of Thomas Leigh and others of that
city who want the loaning of that city's credits
for $25O00, for the purpose of deepening the
channel of the Kennebec river between Shep-
ards wharf and Kennebec wharf They not
only declare that such an expenditure at this
time cannot be afforded, but hint that the
scheme is not feasible. 1er IA
GB~ We doubt if a more intelligent or more
brilliant audience ever assembled in our spa
cious City Hall than greeted Henry Ward
Beecher on Wednesday evening. Certainly
no larger audience ever got within the walls
The Hall was literally packed and SO were
some of the side rooms. It was Beecher-like
all over. s f.-7 n .f.
E#- The Clarion says that the hotel in Nor
ridgewock is completed and ready for occupan-
cy. ...,4 s.-E
E- A correspondent of the Augusta Far
mer continues his coarse criticisms upon our
Maine sculptor, SIMMONS. He thinks he can't
pro uce statue that any person will care to
look at twice. Indeed, he intimates that there
lsno such work of art in America Poor fell
low We advise him to emigrate, where re-
hnement and taste prevail a.44rti'
BS Inc hockland Free Press records the
sudden and unexpected decease, on Thursday
evening, the 18th instant, of A. Fl. Kimball,
Esq, OF that city. To all appearance he was
in good health an hour before his death, and in
the society Of his friends was enjoying himself,
unconscious of the dread summons awaiting
him. The cause of his death was, without
doubt, heart disease. Mr.. Kimban was one Of
the active business men of the city He had
been President of the Rockland Bank from its
beginning, and was reelected only few days
before his demise
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19
A Foolish Debate.

/ The New York Eueaing Post administers
well-merited rebuke to Congress, which ought
to be in better business, tor keeping alive the
"negro question" by It's action or attempt at
action in regard to suffrage in the District of
Columbia. ffft N-lt -l0
"The District of Columbia" says the Post,
ais governed by Congress. There the princi-
Piles on which the general government is con-
Quoted have naturally their first expression
aIfinjustice and inequality rule there, Congress
cannot complain if the local governments of
individual states also perpetuate inequality
and injustice. IF Congress makes distinc-
ton between persons, its influence, the whole
great influence which the general government
exerts upon the states, is cast for wrong and
against right. slesaa j. 55GH Q5 .89t o
"Congress is discussing the question whetL-
er colored men shall vote in the District of
Z Columbia. But that is not the question at
all; we have had enough of the negro, and we
want no more special legislation. Congress is
called by the country to declare for or against
impartial suffrage; it is not to make one law
for white men and another for black men; its
duty Is to pass laws which shall apply to all
men equally. Therefore. instead of discuss
ing the dement's and merits of particular
class or race, as Messrs. Garrett Davis, Julian
and others are doing, to the general disgust of
the country, let Congress discuss the question,
If it likes, what is the true and proper limit to
suffrage In that discussion the question of
color can have no place; and we hope the ma
tional legislature will not forget that what it
does may be initiated by the local state legisla-
lures, and that therefore it is bound to act
with discretion" y y. 4.it ,,A U t12H
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19

SHIRTS, &c.-We would call attention to
the advertisement of Messrs. Mari Brothers,
who, at their establishment at the junction of
Middle and Federal Streets, can display some
Of the handsomest and best made shirts in
this market. These garments are made to Or
der, and are of the best finish, as any can
Judge from an examination.
In addition to these, they have all the arti-
cles of clothing needful for the season, and
one can get fitted out at this establishment in
the best style, from the under flannels to the
collar, gloves, handkerchief &c. Their assort-
ment OF collars, both linen and paper, is very
extensive, and of the latest styles. Just look
in and see how easily you can be furnished
with a nice outfit. rr 80 -....-r.I
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19

BOARD OF AGRICULrURE.-TheB Board met
Wednesday, in their room at the State House.
The Journal says committee on credentials
reported a quorum of the members was pres
emit. A temporary organization was efTecte
by the choice of Asa w. Smith, Esq, of PEN
obscot, as Chairman; George A. Rogers, ESQ.,,
OF Sagadahoc, as Vice President pro tempore
and james l.. Martin, as Messenger. The
permanent organization was postponed until
Thursday. Messrs. Goodale (ex-oficio), Cham
berlain, French and WATSON were appointed
business committee. az 1e- -.f-t1
The question of the danger of an introduc-
ton OF the cattle disease now raging in Eu-
rope into Maine, was discussed at some length,
but no conclusion was reached.
In the afternoon Mr.. Chamberlain read a
paper on the proper construction of the OK
yoke, and exhibited model of his own in
vention. lt ~fp W
The Board then adjourned to give the BUSH
ness committee an opportunity to prepare top
les for discussion. 1Lf III
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19
SPECTAL NOTICES.
One of the Oldest emedies
4A Known to Medical Science.

The Bengal Dispensatory says the g. effects OF
Hdsheesh populally known in the South of Africa
Turkey, Egypt Asia Minor, India, and all the ada
cent territories and in the popular medicines of these
nations we find it extensively employed for multi
tude of Affections" "In standard treatise of Mate
ma Medca more than six hundred years old, ii is de-
scribed as one of the most valuable of all known
medicines" t T.E-' Ec.~- s@r
- THE HASHEESH CANDY!
Now imported and prepared by the Sylvan Oriental
Company, is the only pleasant and reliable prepara
ton Of the article offered to the public and will
soon take the place of all other remedies tor
RHEUMATISM,
b ASTHMA,
NEURALGIA,
CoUGH$
COLDS,
RESTLESSNESS.
And all diseases of the Nervous system.
For sale by all Druggists. Sent by mail with full
directions on receipt price.
Price-Large Box $1.OO, with Is cents for postage
Small Box so cents, with cents for postage
w. F. PHILLIPS g. CO., Agents for Maine.
Dec 5, 1S66-sNd1y 4
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19
the Tammany Pow-wow.

The Sunday Mercury has the following bit
Of pleasant gossip from Washington: ga
GAN the old politicians here are laughing at
the Tammany celebration in commenoration
of the battle of New Orleans. 1t is well I'M
derstood that the demonstration was intended,
if possible, to commit President johnson to
the fortunes of the Democratic party. ALI
manner of traps were laid, first to get the
President to come on and make speech, and
failing in that, to induce him to write a letter.
recognizing the Democracy, among his sup
porters. Committees from Tammany Hall
were coming and going for week previous
between New York and Washington; but the
President was too old a bird to be caught with
such chaE Judge Peirpoint made dead set
at President johnson to induce him to write
letter. He besieged the White House two
days, but all his eloquence and address were
lost on the reticent Executive. BY the way.
there were some letters sent to Prince john
Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements.
which have not seen the light. One was from
Gen. Sherman, another from Gen. Grant, an
other from Secretary Seward, and still anoth-
er from Secretary McCulloch. None of these
have been given to the public. Rumor has it
that they are of such a character that the
Tammany people would rather they should
not see the light, and that hence they were
withheld from the public. The dinner cost
Iammany some money; but doubt whether
it paid expenses in the net result" Eoi4
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19

braced IN most unprecedented manner
One or two firms expended hundred thou
sana aoliars a year in keeping their bust
ness oelofe the public in the journals of the
largest circulation, and one publisher paid ov-
or niteen thousand dollars in advertising one
OF tne leading serial publications of the day
Withln few years the enterprising spirit of
the business men OF this country has quite
equaled these statements, and they have not
FOUND that the experiment was an improbable
one.
The London Times charges more for insert
ing an advertisement than any newspaper in
London, but still it is regarded as the cheapest
medium; for five shilling notice in the Times
will reach more readers than any three or
perhaps four daily papers in the metropolis,
whose combined charges would probably be at
least thrice the charge of the Times. Inc II
Illustrated London News charges, we think,
Two dollars per line, but each square inch OF
paper on which it is printed, owing to its i'm
mense circulation, costs nearly five dollars for
one insertion. In England, displayed adver-
Using is almost unknown, and in this country
the leading newspapers, owing to the great
number OF persons who desire to use their col
umns, are obliged to charge full rates without
discount OF any kind, to those who see fit to
occupy whole columns. Such, indeed, has
been our practice for years, for it is very evil
dent no greater injustice can be practiced than
70 nave two rates OF advertising, or two prices
Tor the same service. The advertiser wishes
20 De assured that he will be put on the same
oasis with others, whether he applies in per-
son, sends his boy or communicates by mall
This every advertiser has right to demand.
The management OF the advertising depart
ment OF paper is not task of any small
magnitude. That paper is fortunate which
adopts one rule and adheres to it. Even the
| hnsinQgs naranity nf a london TSanoo
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19
Advertising q study-Not Scheme.

/ p ~>e<~~~8
p The question of advertising is one which is,
perhaps, discussed more frequently by BUSH
ness mel, than any topic so immediately con-
nected with the prosperity of every business
enterprise. There are few men VINO contin-
ne to deny its utility, who cannot see that a
candle hid under blshel is less apt to give
light to those around than when in candle
stick. There are still a few men who cannot
satisfy themselves that advertising pays, be-
cause they cannot see that direct return fol-
lows the outlay of a few dollars expended in
notifying the pubic of their business proposals.
This class, however, is in such minority in
every city and town that we do not propose to
address them. Their competitors would not
thank us, perhaps, for awakening them from
their Rip V an Wrinkle sleep, and if they are
content to remain in a blissiul state of igno-
rance of the advantages which others will avail
themselves OF, they ought to be allowed to re-
main unrnolested. Neither is it our purpose
to astonish ordinary intellects by assuring
them that advertising Is a very wonderful dis
covery; for there is nothing SO easy to under
stand, manage, and appreciate as advertising,
II man proposes to avail himself of its bene-
hclal influence upon trade, and gives ordinary
attention to its consideration. -
1t was the remark of a yery eminent Rosto-
2 MAN that he regarded an advertisement in a
paper as personal invitation extended to him
TO cal, and ne added, "wnne sometimes he,,-
tate ahout ENTERING otoro .I 'i,o' iosi-
taSs os which toHa ~. ssofe the proprie-
uois =, mn a n.se n0t SEM tnelr card to my
sioen fna W NY leel certain OF cordial
nrm.-In ere Is In TINS remark an assurance
traJar and bis cai';ng h,co y, auiaersng The
te y inc of mar, ia ,uonslneu, and
az a;,,d of tba n,,b,;c T,itI, 10y eonnecIed IN
IT, nav not No The varv dau az ~. eicandlse.
aDraa-s tat Il hears ts f,,;t ',ao1rs
appears .,at u Dsa th ~ weeks or months
tha s. ba nbta;ned Az Mas arises
the aJysrtiser This Is the Effect of gegeSs1
ny a9veltise,. nis = sie enecs oI general
2 aavertising Wnen persisoenIy iolowed.
~ i riaSs oa ~ mnere some hovel,
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19

A HARD Yesterday afternoon a
gentleman driving horse and sleigh through
Portland Street, near the Aims House, under
took to pass vehicle ahead of him. The
passage way was blocked up by coal cart,
leaving not room enough for him to pass the
sleigh ahead Nothing darmted, he attempted
to drive over the cart, and succeeded admira-
bly-in leaving his sleigh in a dilapidated con-
dition from the collision, on one side of the
coal cart, while the horse, freed from it, speed
lily made his way to the city.
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19
Success Of the New Y ork Weekly Magazine

Agood thing-if it supplies public wants. sure
to succeed. The publishers Of this Magazine print
ed large edition. and advertised it, and on the sec
ond day every copy was Sold larger edition of No.
was exhausted in the same way-and twenty thous-
and copies are printing of No. s. besides new editions
Of Nos and q The secret of this is that the
publishers make first-rate popular Magazine at a
popular price.
The issue for January goth, mo. 81 contains Chow
MADE FORTUNE IN WALL STREET, AND
HOW IiGoT MARRIED." DR.. Holfords Patient; The
Wife's Secret; Hope Rashleigh; How we trapped the
Burglars; Tho Gambling Saloons Of Homburg; The
harvest Home; Ossipee Lake; Monsieur Quite;
Crime and Criminals in China; Anecdotes of Gen.
Jackson' A Day with Holibut, &c.
capital number OF forty-eight pages-for sale by
all newsdealers at ten cents copy.
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19
The Sw eeplngs of the London Corn Elk
H-it'5 -fna ff change. re ~

Enc SW eep1ngs OF the London Corn Elk
-il' cnange. eAsis ,4tsH
A writer in the London Society says: ct
may sound somewhat paradoxical, hut it is
nevertheless strictly true, that one of the most
striking evidences of the amount of business
transacted ON the London Corn Exchange is to
be seen when the operations of the day are
over and buyer and seller have alike departed.
While transactions are actively proceeding, the
visitor must be struck with habit INDUCED in
by every regular frequenter-that of dipping
the hand lightly into the nearest sample-bag,
tasting one or two of the grains taken out, and
allowing the rest to fall to the ground. This
very innocent amusement materially assists in
producing result which, under the circum-
stances, can scarcely be regarded as surprising.
Inc hoor becomes thickly strewn with ev-
cry KIND OF grain, oats generally predominant
ing, owing to the larger quantity contained in
the sample bags sent to market. While the
place is crowded with people the full extent of
the deposit is so far apparent that YOU appear
to be treading upon some inconoruous COM
pound resembling UNDERGONE pease pudding.
but to thoroughly estimate its amount. Won
must see it when every one has left. LET nc
have peep, therefore, at the market. now
that business is over. The place is in the sole
possession of the officials, and they are yieor-
ously sweeping the strewn grain into heaps
Very pretty little heaps they are, too; and
yonder sacks, twelve to fourteen in number,
will soon be filled with them. A few minutes
more and the work is done-the sacks are
filled. Id. ..-.-s ...-s-l rg-4.f.
And now, in the innocence of your heart,
you perhaps imagine that these sacks of corn
market sweepings are of no earthly use, and
mat the only object of removing them is to
throw them into the dusthole. Oh, childlike
simplicity and ignorancel Those sacks will
ZACH command respectable price at the COM
chambers; and if they were ten times more
numerous they would only too eagerly be
snatched up. And what then, you ask, is done
with them? Do you keep chickens, ducks.
pigs or cab-horses? IF you do, assuredly there
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19
MUNICIPAL COURT. JAN. Is.

The first case before the court was for as
sault and battery, in which the parties had
been advised by the court, to settle the mat
ter. But as they failed so to do, and as the
defendant did not deny the assault but plead
ed mitigating circumstances, his Honor inn
posed nominal fine. j. w. Parker, ESQ.,, ap-
peared for the defense. F-f-t
Charles Smith, for larceny of an overeoat
the property of Mial Davis of Bridgton, from
the Commercial House, was sentenced to sixty
days in the county Jail. or --,
A colored lad named Alexander Brown was
convicted of the larceny of $40, and was sem
fenced to the Reform School during his mi
nority. 4fS ;at
William Hays, Michael Hyde and William
Good, the lads who were caught in Centre
Street snowballing people as they passed,
were fined two dollars each, and the costs.
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19

was no need to ask that question. Why these
sweepings not only find ready sale as food
for the animals above named, but there is such
a wide demand for them that they are actually
manufactured Il know of no more appropriate
wordl in order to meet that demand! Yes! it
is even so. Coln-market sweepings are as reg
ular an article of commerce as picking vine
gar or split peas, and can be obtained to any
extent Just as regular"
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19
The Revolution in 81. Domingo.

Revolutions are sometimes brought about
by singular agencies. Intrigue is often quite
as effectual as force of arms. A recent arrival
from st. Domingo furnishes the following ac-
count of the mode in which recent revolution
was accomplished, and in which Cabral, who
had succeeded Pimentel in the government of
the country, was recently overthrown.
"On the 10th of October party of insur-
gents entered Azua and proclaimed 'Baez as
the President A number o. the people of the
Province of Seibo Joined them, and they pro-
ceeded toward the capital with cries of Long
live Daezr and Death to Cabralp
They evidently had confederates in the GOV
eminent, for, at the critical moment, curious
scene took place in the Supreme Congress,
which was in session, celebrating on the
question of paper. A mysterious man, arm
ed with cutiass, entered suddenly, and de-
spite ofall protests, exclaimed, General Cabral,
are you in favor Of peaceY ~. M. ,...-',l,
with all my heart; was the reply.
well them said the stranger, 4 am an emf
sary of the revolutionary chief who will be
here in less than two hours and, then raising
his voice he exclaimed; Long live General
Daez, President of Dominican Republcp
As these words resounded through the hall,
scene Of utter confusion ensued. The min
listers abandoned their seats, and, in terror,
sought protection in the houses oil the French,
Italian and English Consuls. Cabral, however,
appeared in public, and declared that if the
popular voice and welfare demanded the rule
of Baez he would gladly give his CONSENT
The popular feeling now turned in favor of
Cabral, and he retained power for several
weeks. 3''lH a5 t ~ s7ola
The mysterious man who had frightened
tho C0no1 nc NJ
to be General Pedro Guillermo, and managed
50 as to have himself appointed dictator until
Baez should arrive. An election was held on
the 18th of December by the Constitutional
Assembly, unanimously appointing Bena Ven
tura Baez President of the Dominican Repub-
lie. 5fN sih -Psta1a l 81
Cabral has accepted a military position un-
der the government, of which Guillermo, the
mysterious man, is the practical head.
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

JANUARY TERM-TAPLEY, j., PRESIDING.
THURsDAY.-No. 2S9. James Putnam &
ais. VS. Josiah Burleigh & Trustees.
ms case was given to the Jury in clear
ana impartial charge from the Judge. They
returned verdict for plaintiffs for 1904 03.
o. y. otrout Z. & f. Fox.
NO. lo4.-Peter r. Hall VS. Isaac Sands
Writ OF entry to try the title to piece of land
in the town of Naples. The case was tried at
the April term, 1864, and a verdict rendered
for defendant.
Exceptions were filed, which were sustained
by the full Court, and new trial was ordered.
1t now comes up for second trial. Not FIN
ished.
E. & f. Fox MN. Butler.
The Portland daily press., 1866-01-19
January Magazines.

Coop WoRDs.-This excellent Magazine is edited
by the Rev. Norman Macleod, D. D., and published
in this country by strahan and Company, IT'S Grand
Street, New York. The table Of contents for Janua-
ry is exceedingly attractive. 1t contains the first five
chapters OF astory by Mrs. Oliphant entitled sMa-
donna Mary" "Dervsh Life" by Mr.. vambery, the
traveller; "The story OF John Huss," by Henry
Rogers; 1.-TWO Panels from an Old Picture" by Sa-