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The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

The funeral of the Count Adam Gurowsh
took place Sunday afternoon, and was attended
by large concourse of people, among whom
were Chief Justice Chase, Secretary Stanton,
the italian Minister, Senators Sumner and
Wilson, and Representatives Roscoe Conkling
of New York. and Hooper and Alley of Massa-
chusetts; the pail bearers officiating on this oc-
casion were the Spanish and Russian Ministers
Senator Wade, Gov. Boutwell,, Hiram Barney.
Mr.. Ashton, Assistant Attorney General, ex-
Mayor Berrett, Gen. Maynadier of the Ord
nance Department, and MI. .Rhyner, a member
Of the Swiss Legation, who was assiduous in
his attentions to the Count during his illness.
Prof Agassiz has just recovered from Sc
we're illness and is continuing his scientific in
vestigations in South America. 81 44
Iii is reported that Count Montalembert is
about to visit the United States.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
APRIL rERm-pAsroRrH. j.. pREsIp1N

APRIL TERM-DANFORTH. j., PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-In the case of Fessenden VS.. Sa-
ger, in which verdict was rendered for plaintiff for
$1,000 damages, motion was filed by defendants
counsel to set aside the verdict on the ground that
during the trial of the jurors had been convers
ed With upon the subject matter Of the trial, by
plaintiff and, thereby, improperly influenced. Evi-
dcnce in the matter taken from which it appeared
that Mr.. F. at the hearse house Saturday MORN
ing and while there some of the jurymen came there
to examine the hearse and that they expressed wish
to examine the route. He walked over the route
with them and pointed out the place where the horse
struck the amp-post and threw him off. but said that
he had conversation with the jurymen other than
the above. Two of the jurymen and and several
other witnesses were examined. The matter goes up
to the Law Court.
Howard g. Strout. j. & E. M. Rand.
No. o.14f.-International Bank VS.. Luther S. Moore.
Assumpsit to the amount of two notes for 81
900 each. Defendant contended that an arrangement
had been made between the Bank and oher parties
affecting his rights also that the action had been i'm
properly brought The Judge ordered verdict to
be rendered for plaintiff. for s2,319.12. Defendant
excepted and filed a motion for a new trial.
j. g. e. M. Rand. Howard & Cleaves
No. 977.-Hattie B. johnson, ibelant VS.. George
A. johnson. Libel for divorce = cause, adultery
Divorce decreed with custody of minor child to the
mother.
S. L. Carleton for libellant; appearance for libel
lee.
No. s3o.-Ruth A. Haskell, ibellant VS.. William
Haskell. Libel for divorce-cause, deserton. Di-
vorce decreed and custody Of minor children award
ed the mother. .l.. -
j. o. Donnell for libellant. No appearance for Ii
belize.
No. 1213-Carolne Doughty libellant VS.. James
Doughty-cause, desertion. Divorce decreed and
custody of minor child awarded to the mother.
B. D. Verrill for libelant. No appearance for Ii
belize.
No. 1144.-StephenM M. Dyer. 3D. libellant VS.. Ella
F. Dyer. Libel for divorce-cause, adultery. Di-
vorce decreed
j. u E NJ. Rand for libellant. No appearance for
lbellee.
The members of the I'd jury were discharged from
any further attendance.
On motion of Judge Howard, Christopher G. Rich
ardson, Esq, of Dixfeld admitted to practice as
Attorney and Counseori in the Courts in this State.
Mr.. r. went out Lieutenant in the 18th Maine and
afterwards was Captain in the 1st Maine Infantry
He has been five years in the service.
On motion of Nathan Webb Esq, Albert W. Brad
bury of Portland, Hanno W. Gage of Bridgton and
Charles F. Libby of Portland admitted to prac
tce as Attorneys and Counsellors in the Courts of
this State.
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AGENTS Wanted.

ITO canvass for the Pictorial Book of Anecdotes In
l. cidents of the Rebellion-Civl, Military and Ma
valfrom the time of the memorable Toast OF Andrew
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and Divisions in the loyal Staes and al those in
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ed 10 make money. Agents are making from $40 to
5000 per month. For particulars call on or address
once hours from to 8, and7 to- P. M.
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The RUSSIAN NAssAssIN.-Itis is now general
ly believed that the would be assassin Of the
Car is Russian nobleman, about 20 wears Of
age, who, like so many others Of his class. has
been ruined in consequence of the emancinae
ton OF the peasantry. He obstinatelv nre-
tended to be laboring man until his mean
tious revelation of his knowledge of the French
language betrayed the contrary. When an
attempt was made to photograph him he dis
, .orted MS features SO as to be hardly recog-
nlza1ie. on MS person when arrested were
found some seditions proclamationss and a
himself. -"'
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SOLDIERS, and Sailors, Orphan Homa

Maine respectfully urged to send contributions OF
money and other valuabes, for the purpose Of aiding
the Maine Table in the National Fair, to be opened
here on the goth inst
The object is excellent and the Fair under the
apement of those who will be likely to make it q
success.
time is short, it is hoped that those at home,
who have proper pride in their State, will forward
contributions as promptly as possible to the care Of
our Treasurer, A. q. Spaulding, Room 26, Interior
Department, Pension Office.
Adams Express offers to send such contributions
free of charge.
Signed by the Executive Committee of Maine citi-
zens in Washington:
Lot M. Morrill,, John Lynch,
Sy dney Perham, James g. Blaine,
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MUNICIPAL COURT. MAY Q.

Amasa Arey, Marston Woodman and William
Tappan, walked up, pleaded guilty, to search and
seizure processes, and each paid fine and costs of
$22,26.
William H. Harrington pleaded guilty to larceny of
30 lbs. Of spun yarn the property of T. j. Winsow,
and was sentenced tosxty days Imprisonment in the
County jail.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

CREAKING BooTs.-Can't our shoemakers devise
plan to prevent the creakng Of boots? Itseems
to us that boots make noise now than they did
in years past Let any visit the Court room and
he will be much disturbed by the discordant music
the boots OF the lawyers give out. So great is the
noise from this quarter that it is difficult sometimes
to hear what witnesses, Attorneys the Judge may
say. The lawyers must wear less musical boots. or
walk less about the court room during the trial of
The officers of the Court generally, contrive
to get boots that will make the most noise
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

COMMENCEMENT AT DARTMOUTH CcI-
LEGE occurs on the 10th of July. President
Smith will preach the baccalaureate sermon
on the previous Sunday; Tuesday is class day
and in the evening Rev. DR.. Kirk will give
an address before the Theological Society,"
On Wednesday, Rev. DIR. Park will deliver an
address before the Phi Beta Kappa, and
Thomas Russell OF Boston will deliver an adj
dress, and Rev. Elijah Kellogg of Boston. n
poem, before the united literary societies.
The Germania Band of Boston will furnish
the music. --r...r
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of Gen. o. s. Terry.

NEW HAVEN, May 9.
At the legislative Republican caucus to-
night, seven informal ballots were taken. The
first standing, L. S. Foster, sixty-fve; Gov.
Buckingham ffty-fve Gen. Terry twenty -four.
The last ballot stood as follows: Bucking-
ham one; Foster sixty-fve; Terry seventy
nine.
Gen. o. S. Terry was then unanimously
nominated. He is an ardent defender Of the
congressional policy. H
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10
From Netr Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, May IL.
Private circles are severe on Gen. Sheridan's
report to the Reconstruction Committee, and
say the charge of quarrelsomeness among
themselves is ridiculous. Northern capital
invested is not troubled.
Texas advices represent the cotton crop as
large. ~ W
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

On LARK.-Four young men hired saddle horses
for one hour at Robinson's stable on Monday. They
rode the horses to South Paris put them up at the At
lanc sable and then took one of the trains back to
the city first writing letter to Mr.. r. to let him know
where he could find his horses. Officer Smith went
up with Mr. Robinson secured the horses and brought
them back to the city yesterday. twill be expen-
sive scrape for these young men. 9
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

'QUIz" seems to have forgotten that the gentleman
whom he styled Alderman is not this year member
OF the Board, and who has dipped SO deeply into
the molasses speculation ought to know that he does
not own gallon of molasses in this city. Pooh your
criticism is both harmless and stupid BY the way,
"Quiz." haven't we seen few hogsheads in front Of
your door recently? Boz
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10
AGENTS for Sale of Ponder.

A IL kinds of Blasting, Mining and Sporting
n Powder constantly on hand and for sale.
Also Blasting Fuse, Toy Bickford & Co, manu-
facture, for sale by
FLETCHER & CO.,
159 Commercial Street.
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PORTLAND, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 10, 1866.
PORTLAND AND VICINITY
New Advertisement, ro.D.v

New Advertisements To-day
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN,
May Ball-Mechanics' Hall.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Removal-Dr. w. r. johnson.
Dress GoOds-Elden & Whitman.
Metcalfs Great Rheumatic Remedy.
Little Blue Family School-Farmington
To Capitalists-Wm Hickock, Jr. = %
Boots Shoes and Rubbers-Tyler, Lamb s. Co.
To Let-Front Room.
Auction Sale-Henry Bailey & Co.
For Sale-House and Lot.
Clayed Molasses-Chase, Cram & Sturtevant.
1nsurance-John E. Dow & Son.
Copartnership Notice-Lewis, Dyer q Co.
A Change OF Raiment-P. Morrell s. Co.
Wanted-Smart young Men and Women.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

NEW YORK, May Q.
The Commercial Washington despatch says
the Senate Finance Committee has agreed to
raise the salary of she Treasurer of the United
States to $1,000, and the pay of the female
clerks from $750lto $780,
The Commercials Washington special, says
the Secretary of War has ordered Gen. Terry
to regard the Presidents peace proclamation,
as doing away with martial law in Virginia.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

mond, coming by the Katahdin from Boston.
our traders can leave home Monday morning,
nave all the day Tuesday in Portland and re-
a n meme wednesday evening Truly, the
NO" steamboat line brings facilities for trade
ana ouslness-Maehias Union. .-.,
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

BILE.-The Argus is troubled with bile, as we had
occasion to notice in another article Since yesterday
morning, however, it must have experienced great
relief Among the conspicuous features of its yester
days issue, we notice articles called the s.Funding
Bile" the "Army Bile" and the sTax Bile." OF
course it is the proceedings of Congress which srs up
the stomach of the Argus to such a degree.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

SALE OF WooL.-Messrs. E. NJ. Patten & Co. sold
at auction yesterday, the balance of the wool damag
ed on board British bark Annie Mckenzie consisting
of 224 bales Itwas put up in lots Of ten bales EACH
and brought about the average price as that sold
on Tuesday 20 cents per pound. Most of was pur-
Chased BY New York and Boston dealers.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

LADIEs.-We take great pleasure in directing the
spsciaattention of lady readers to Messrs Geo.
H. Reed g. Co.'S Liquid Dyes. These Dyes, we know
from personal experience, possess all the merit
claimed for them by Messrs. Reed s. Co., Boston
firm Of high standing. The representatives of the
comprising this firm are entitled to the
mostconfdence ofthe public. Providence Adrerfiser.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10
The Case of Il. O. j. Smith.

BOSTON, May 9.
In the case of the Commonwealth VS.. F. o.
J. Smith, convicted of subornation of perjury,
the verdict has been set aside and new trial
granted on condition that the defendants
counsel agrees in writing to allow the testimo-
ny of the principal Government witness, de-
ceased since the verdict, to be used in future
trial
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

CARE IN SHIPPNG.-The Machias Union, in
speaking Of the increase Of trade between Portland
and the eastern towns calls the attention of Portland
merchants to one matter vz that of care in shipping
goods. Itsays: 'In the first place all barrels boxes
bales and bundles should be duly secured next PLAIN
ly labeled, in other words the purchasers and
the of his town place where he does business,
ought by all MEANS be plainly written. This ia especi
ally necessary where new names and new locations
being despatched to-" t-
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

TASTEFUL Observation-Disclosures Of elegant sta
tonery will do well to step into the store of Mess
Geyer Caef 10 Free street, where they will find
extensive assortment of articles of this kind in every
new and beautiful style. We have there been shown
aspecimen OF paper and envelopes stamped in a new
style of coored letter. called The Rustic" which is
the most elegant thing of the kind have seen
Messrs. Geyer g. Calef are, with single exception
believe, the only firm in the country prepared to
furnish this beautiful style of monogram. Persons
who would supply their writing desks with the pret
tiest novelty out, should call and see it.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10
M;seetlaneo,.s Dispatcy.es.

MiscetLaneOus Dtspatches.
Sd 80 NEW YORK, May Q.
Arrived, steamer Santiago de Cuba, from
Grevtown, with California passengers. Also,
steamer Gampria, from Liverpool
EAsTPoRT, May 9.
Sch Sarah Bemice, seized few weeks since,
for violating the revenue laws, has been ap-
praised. Vessel, So, 200, and cargo. $1,000
The owner has given bonds, and the vessel
has been given up to him.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10
M,tnic;paL ELectien.

F PROVIDENCE, r. l., May 8.
Thomas A. Doyle, Independent, was to-day
reelected Mayor by majority of 3l4.
The city counsel was elected chiefly ON To-
cal issues without reference to political con-
| nectiOns.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

TESTED BY TIME.-For Throat diseases, Colds and
Coughs, "Brown's Bronchial Troches" have proved
their efficacy by test of many years. The good eff
fects resulting from the use OF the Troches have
brought out many worthless limitations. Obtain only
"Brown's Bronchial Troches." eod1w&w
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

CAsco IRON CoMPANY.-At meeting of thc
stockholders fthe Casco Iron Company held Tues
day, James NJ. Churchill, VIM. H. Stephenson and
Edward Hamlen were chosen Directors. The Board
was organized by the choice of james Y Churchill
as President. -
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

I. o. of G. Tive are indebted to some friend for
copy Of the journal of heprocecdngs OF the Garnd
Lodge of Good Templars, in annual session at West
Buxton on the 9th and 10Th ult
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

CHIRoPoDIsT.-We would call the attention of
those who suffer from corns or bunions to the adver-
tisement of Dr. Emanuel, who has taken rooms a,
the Kingsbury House. We know of several of our
citizens who have been reeved by his skill,
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

PROBABLE 1NFANTcIDE.-The dead body of an
infant with brick attached to it, found Tuesday
in the Presumpscot river, near the lower bridge.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

LIQUOR SEIzURE.-The deputy Marshals yester-
day, visited the shop Of Mr.. James McGlinchy on
Commercial street and seizedfve barrels of liquors.
one Dbl. Of ale and several demijohns Of liquors.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10
Sentence of Probst.

PHILADELPHIA, May 9.
The death warrant for the execution of
Antoine Probst on Friday the 9Th of June,
was received by the sheriff this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

ASCENSION DAY. To-day being Ascension Day.
divine services appropriate for the day, will be held
in St. Luke's Church. at 10 o'clock this morning. The
Holy Eucharist will be administered.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

SroLEN.-A valuable horse was stolen from the
stable of Samuel Abbott in Dexter, on Sun day night
last. On the same night q wagon and harness were
stolen from Loring Mower of the same town.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

STEAMER JOHN BRooKs.-A comparatively new
steamboat has recently made her appearance quietly
In our harbor, bearing the name Of "John Brooks, ;
IN honor OF Capt j. Brooks, of Bridgeport ICt., an
OLD steamboat captain and capitalist, who formerly
sailed on Long Island Sound This steamer was built
some i've years ago by Mr.. English, OF New York,
the same builder of the steamers Of the International
hne and others, in the staunchest manner expressly
lor the Sound travel, but finished, near
~ So she was taken up by the Government trans
and as such she did good service during the
aer her release at the close Of the war; she
pai0nased by Coyle in New York, for tho Portland
scan. acket Company, at fair rice, and has been
O.ousn' ON here and is now lying at one of the
Cd In process OF reftment. She will be enlarg-
GU IN ner accommodations for sleeping arrangements,
Dy tne ADDITION Of fftyour saterooms ON the saloon
Deck ana large number of berths in the lower cabin
Sne Will DC thoroughly fitted up in fine STYLE especial
y adapted to the business between this CITY and Bos
ton as passenger boat. Owing in part to the con-
tract with the Grand Trunk Railway, for The convey
ance of -four and other freight, the passenger accom-
modations on board the steamers of this line have
been somewhat cramped, and the object of the COM
pany in purchasing this fine boat to obvate this
difficulty and to afford the travelling public every ia
cility for comfort in their power The "John Brooks
is larger than either the Montreal the Lewiston,
the Forest City, and when finished and ready to run,
Will, we predict be favorite boat with the public,
pecialy in her sleeping and other eonveniences for
passengers particularly. She will never carry any
freight to interfere with the free locomotion Of pas
sengers on board. About the first of July she may
be expected to be put the route when the Lewis
ton will be laid up for her annual repairs.
EVENING EXPRESS TRAIN TO AND FROM Bos-
ToN.-On Monday next, the Evening Express train
between this city and Boston will commence run
ning 1t will leave this city at o'clock p. NJ, and
Boston att o'clock P. NJ, stopping at only the most
important points, and the trips win be made in about
four hours. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
both up and down. the trains will 60 over the Boston
q Maine road, and on Tuesdays Thursdays and Sat-
urdays, over the Eastern Railroad. The advertise
ment will tell at what places the trains will stop.
We can but congratulate our citizens on this much
needed arrangement. By it, passenger leaving
New York in the morning, will arrive in Portland the
evening of the same day and the New York papers OF
the morning (it the train brings mal) will arrive
here at night. Passengers from the Eastward, caH
have four hours to stop in Portland, if they choose
We hope the arrangement will meet with the ex-
tensive patronage it deserves.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10
Wants, Lost and Found.
AGENTS WANTED.
LIFE INSURANCE,

"GOOD MEN AND TRUE" are wanted to act as
Agents, Goth local and travelling, for the Equita.
biz Life Assurance Society of the u. Sc,
92 Broadway, New York, and the United States
Casually Insurance CO.. No. 96 Broadway,
New York. This latter is the only Mutual Accident
Insurance Company in Anne .ica
Apply for agehcy or information to II. G. WILSON,
IL STATE STREET, Boston. may5-d1w
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

EVENING SESSION.
The tax bill was considered until 10 O'Clock,
when, having disposed of sixteen pages, the
Committee rose and the House adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10

NEW YORK. May 0.
The steamer Columbia from Havana 9Th,
has arrived.
The boiler of the floating dock at Havana,
exploded killing five men.
Gen. Dulce was stationed at Isle of Pines.
The gunboat Stars and Stripes had arrived
from Philadelphia.
The heat was excessive at Havana.
The news of the bombardment OF Valpar-
also and the sailing OF the feet to destroy
Callao produced considerable excitement.
The Portland daily press., 1866-05-10
Wanted.

n Agent in every town in the State of Maine to
~ sell new, convenient and useful patented arti-
Gle. Ladies or Gentlemen wishing for chance
to make money should call on, Oh address,,
j. HANKERSON & CO.,
130 Middle Street,
Nov 23-dtf Portland, Maine.
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Entertainments.
FOREST CITY
TROTTING PARK !!
PORTLAND, ME.
The Manager Of the above Park offers the following
H u II = Il -
to be trotted for in the months OF


to be trotted for in the months OF
May, june and July, 1866
No. 1-Purse 500, mile heats, 3 in in harness.
open to all horses
No. 2-Same as No. 1-but to wagon.
No.S-Purse 800, mile heats, In in harness, for
horses that never beat 2.40.
No. 4-Pmse 500, mile heats 3 in 5 in harness. for
horses that never beat 2.45.
No. Purse 800, mile leafs, in in harness. for
horses that never beat 81
No. 6-Purse $780, mile heats, in in harness, for
horses that never beat 3 minutes
No. Purse 500, mile heats, 3 in in harness. for
No. S-Purse 800, mile heats and repeat, tor double
teams. -
No 9-Purse $780, two mile heats and repeat
harness; open to ALL
No 10-Purse $780, mile heats in 5, open to all
horses to saddle.
No. 11-Prrse $50, for livery stable horses in Port
land, with an inside stake of $40 each added.
NO. l2-Purse $500, open to all stations, mile heats,
in in harness.
In the above purses three more to enter and two
or more to start to make race. All horses allowed
tostat on these purses regardless of time made else
where, after their entry here
Eardnce Moneg-Ten per cent. must accompany
the entry, to close MONDAY, May 14th, at z. NJ at
No 90 Federal Street.
Season ticket holders entitled to all the privil-
eges OF the track with access to ali purses (except
match racesl subject to the regulations that govern
the Park.
All raues to be trotted strictly according Fashion
rules, Long Island.
GEO. III. BAILEY, Manager.
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