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a New Steamship Project.

A writer in the New York Euensng Post
describes anovel plan for the improvement Ct
ocean steam navigation, by means Of which it
is proposed TO shorten the passage across the
Atlantic, to secure greater comfort to passen-
gers, and to reduce the cost of the trip. The
protector of this plan is Mr.. Thomas Silver OF
New York. He suggests the construction OF
steamers OF an improved model, which shall
make therun across the ocean in a week, or
at the furthest in eight days. They are to be
built of iron, propelled by paddles and screws,
and adapted to steam power only-masts, sails
and rigging to be dispensed with. The pro-
posed dimensions are: Length, five hundred
and ninety feet; breadth of beam, seventy-five
feet; height, thirty feet; tonnage, eight thou
sand draft, sixteen to eighteen feet, with a
nominal horse power of twenty-five hundred
The estimated speed Of these vessels is eigh-
teen miles per hour, or about four miles per
hour greater than the average speed Of the
best ocean steamers now adoat.
The point however which the Post thinks
most likely to attract attention and enlist the
Popoiar favor, II the project IS practicable, is
the economy of travel which the protector
contemplates. 1t is argued that steamer
Win tnese dimensions, calculated to carry four
thousand tons of freight and twenty-five hun
area passengers, may become profitable by re-
oucing the cost of ocean travel to a limit with
in the reach of the ordinary excursionist. -
The estimated expense for each passenger ;s
from twenty-five to seventy-fye dollars, &C.
cording to the quality OF cabin accom,noda-
ton, with considerable reduction for excur-
sion tickets; and it is also proposed to intro.
duce the restaurant system, so that the trav-
eller may live economically or luxuriously
during the passage, as his inclination may
prompt or his purse allow. The extraordina-
ry breadth and length of the ship, ensurine
evenness of motion and steadiness in all kinds
Of weather, will also add to the comfort o
passengers. ,e.aa
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boys condition were not owing to some other
cause, but he took pains to inform himself be-
yond the possibility of mistake that liquor
alone was responsible for the whole. We APP
peal to the citizens of Portland, to the intelli-
gent, faithful and fond fathers Of this city, to
say if such things as this shall continue to be.
Is there no power, legal or moral, which can
be brought to bear against these fends of the
grog-shops, who do not scruple to find vic
tins even among the very babes of the nur-
sery? That reckless men and inexperienced
youths should daily and hourly encounter the
insidious temptations of the liqnor-sellers,
is bad enough; but that helpless childhood
should be exposed to the same danger is a dis
grace to our city and to humanity, and should
not be tolerated. ,o
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WENDELL PHILLIPS ON HANGING.-Mr.
Phillips has addressed letter 70 Governor
Bullock of Massachusetts,, in which he says,
"You-you Glone-hanged Green" The let
ter reviews at some length the technical diff
culties in the case, and persistently styles
Green "a dwarf" This dwarf went into a
Maiden bank, found the cashier alone, went
back to his office, procured a pistol, murdered
the cashier and robbed the bank. A very dan
serous dwarf, to leave at Target Whatever is
the punishment for murder, it is due to his
crime. Hanging is the punishment in HASA
chusetts, and Governor Bullock clearly did his
duty under the law. For the rest, it is bru-
tai punishment, no doubt, and the sooner it is
banished from Christian communities the
better s4 sq s.e g,f nH a
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The Slaughter of the Innocents.

Yesterday morning, at about the hour when
children should be on their way to school,
there was seen on one of the streets of this
city, little boy, apparently less than ten. gears
of age, reeling and staggering in a state of
6eastly intoGicationl His childish features
were swollen and flushed, his childish eyes
wild and bloodshot, while from his lips, which
should have been so innocent, poured, in the
thickened utterance of the drunkard, tor
rent of curses and obscene words which made
the listeners shudder. Keeling and stumbling,
he made his way onward for short distance,
but presently fell, striking his head against
some sharp object and inficting wound
from which the blood flowed in stream.
There is no mistake about these facts. One
OF the gentlemen who witnessed the shock
ing sight, and who is our informant, states
that he was at first unwilling to credit the ev-
idence of his own senses, and doubted if the
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We have not thought it necessary to o,ro
importance to the Adrertisers recent ,,nsa sro
ly attacks upon Mr.. Spring, by renjvino -
them. Such political discussion only harms
theparty which, whether through lack of Solid
principles to defend or of logical capacity in
its defenders, is driven to its use. The effect
OF the Advertiser's course in this instance has
been to call out letter of remonstralce from
"one OF our most stauneh Democrats and an
Old subscriber" to quote the Adrertiser's
words OF introduction We copy two SEN
fences which show the drift Of the communi-
caticn: "one who has made his own fortune,
even in the raw hide trade and conducted the
affairs OF an institution second to none in tbe
State satisfactory to the stockholders. is NOT
nom that cause incompetent to fill the Office
OF Governor. OF the candidates named If
may be wise in his party to select one of his
west-hnoeon and acknowledged probity."
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Soldiers and Sailors State Mass


Agreeably to the generally expressed wish OF those
who have served III the Army ana navy during the
late War a State Mass Convention of the hon0rably
DISCHARGED soldiers and sailors of Maine will be held
at Norombe: "a Hall, in Bangor, on the 10Th day of
May 1866 at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, for the purpose Of
taxing such acti n as may be deemed advisable Tor
the protection and advancement of their interests,
and to organize permanent State Union, in accord
ance with the plan of the Soldiers and Sailors Ma
tional Union ~
Lettlere be grand rally OF Old Comrades in Arms,
for the renewal osold friendships, and the promotion
OF mutual interests.
HOWARD II. DOE, late of 18th Maine Vols,
HENRY A. S1DELINGER, late Capt 2Oth Me.
Vols, and Brevet Major.
lCHAS. Z. MATTOCkS, late Col l1th Me- Eols.
HENRY A. BALLOON, late Sergt 9Th Me; vols:
ADELBEkT r. CHICK, late Sergt. lin hiaine
Vols.
MARK F. WENTWORTH, late Col. a2d Me- Vols.
,JOfIN s. SNOW, late Lieut. 7th Me- battery.
S.sLDEN CONNOR, late Brig GEL U s Vols.
LANES H ROGERS, lase Ensign U. >. Navy.
JAMES H. SMITH, late Color Sergt LIST Maine
h GHAs. W. RoBFRTs, late Col. I'd Maine Vols
A. b. FARNHAM, late Lit. COL 10th Maine Vols,
a1 CHAS. II. SMITH, late Col. 1st Me- Cavalry and
Brevet Major General.
Fares on Railways and Steamboats, will be reduced
to half rates for those attending the Convention.
eg-Papers throughout the state are requested to
copy. l.ls r apisSW
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GRACE,S SALVE
Works like magic in cases of
CUTS, SCALDS, BURNS, WOUNDS, BRUISES,
SPRAINS, BOILS, CHAPPED HANDS,
is FELONS, CHILBLAINS, &c.
GRACE,S CELEBRATED SALvE
Is prompt in action, removes pain at once, and re-
duces The most angry looking swellings and infa-
nations in very short time. - 4-i-
ONLY TWENTY-FIVE CENTS n BOX.
(Sentb by mail post paid Tor 30 cts.)
SETH W. FOWLEte SON, PROPRIETORS,
s, 9aa.a Is FREMONT ST., BOSTON.
FESold by Druggists and dealers generally.
Feb 49, l866-sNood&e0w1 III
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AN INvALUABLE SPRING MEDIC1NE

DR.. J. W. Poland's Humor Doctor.
b This excellent medicinal compound was first pre-
pared by DIR. P. in 1S47 and then employed with
great success in expelling humors from the blood;
ont in 1s4s medical friend who quite celebrat-
ed as physician, especially in the treatment of hui
mors, suggested some important improvements,
which were adopted, and which have made it ESQ the
people say) the very est iemedy for all kinds OF hui
mors known to "fhe faculty." This preparation is
composed wholly OF vegetables. among which are
Sarsaparilla, Yellow Dock, Burdock, Noble Pine,
Mandrake, SIENNA and Boodroot. Suffice it to say.
the sDoctor'' is used in hundreds of families as
general rtedicine. Unlike many other popular rem
eies it is very grateful to the TASTE Large size bot
ties rs cents. Prepared at the NEW ENGLAND b.
rANIc DEPOT, Boston. ap14- 3m
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mr. LANGLEY,s
~ 'e-a DIR. LANGLEY'S 49,, SIS
ROOT AND HERB BITTERS...

ROOT AND HEHS BIZ IEhSs..
The Great Blood Purifier; the Health Restorcr,
and the most perfect Spring and Summer Medicine
ever used. rf-AI &ttA
They efectually cure Jaundice, Dyspepsia, Liver ,
kindred diseases. ~ -
They cleanse the system, regulate the bowels, re-
STORE the appetite, drive out all humor, purify the
Diood anu strengthen and invigorate, build UP anu
restore 10 health and soundness both body and mind,
an VINO use them Sold by all dealers in medicine:
= GEohGE c. GOODWIN 81 CO., Ss Hanover ST.,
Boston. mayl sN dim
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,.,9 OTITINE. -
This excellent Remedy is an inlalble lecture for Deaf
ness, Discharge from the Ear, and Noises in tn
Head
This acomdeUaA Vegetable ErtrGct has been the
means of restoring thousands 10 their hearing who
after trying everything and everybody had given Ut
oping ever to hear a-ain. 5aa
It operates like charm upon offensive discharg-
es from the EAR, no matter what may have caused
it, OF how long standing.
Noises in the head disappear under its influence
as If by magic. 99 3isa ,
Price, 80. 90 Bottle. For sale by all Druggists; al
wholesale by G. -C.-GoODWIN & CO.,
3l1 sa 81 9. No. IS Hanover ST., Boston.
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SKINNER,S PULMONALES
Cure Coughs, Colds, and Influenza.
SWIMMERS PIIIMONAT,FS

Cure Coughs, Colds, and Influenza.
SKINNER'S PULMONALES 7sf
Cure Sore Throat and Hoarseness
SKINNER'S PULMONALES
Relieve difficult Breathing.
SKINNER'S PULMONALES -e4a
Cure Whooping Cough in Children.
Public Speakers and Singers find them eectual fol
clearing the voice. Prepared by E. NJ. SKINNER,
M. D., q fremont Street, Boston. ~
Sold by III. III. HAY, Druggist, Portland.
January 81, 1865. eod&weow 3m
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To Correspondents.

No communication will be published, unless accom-
panied by the name and address of the writer we
cannot undertake to return rejected communities
tons.
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Wistar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry
Still maintains its long established reputation as
A RELIABLE REMEDY

A RELIABLE REMEDY
For N't
Coughs, Colds, Hoarscness. Sore Throat,
Influenza, Nhooping Cough, Group,
81 And every affection Of
The Throat, Las7sgs, and Chest!
Including even CONS SUMPTION.
,:-@-fe- UNSOLICITED TESTIMONY.
The following explains itself 1t is but one among
Fairfield, Me-, April 49, 1864.
Messrs. Seth w. Fowle & Co.
Gentlemen: Seeing numerous certincaSes IN n tne
Lung Remedy, WIST AIRS BALSAM OF WILD
CHERRY i am induced and take great pleasure in
giving publicity to the great cure it accomplished in
my family in the year 1856 during tne summer ..
at Fairfield, Somerset County, Maine, was attack
ed with splitting of blood, cough, weakness OF
lungs and general debility, much SO that our fami-
ly physician declared him to have Seated Con-
number of months, but received no beneht from It,
At length from the solicitation Of himself and Others
was induced to purchase one bottle OF Wistars Bal
sam of Wild Cherry, which benefited nm SO much
ed him to his usual health. think can safey re-
commend this remedy to others in like condition, for
it is, think, all it purports to be-fhe great Lung
Remedy t0r TIE times
offering to you in of your Balsam, and is at your
a'sp0S'A'' as '''-' ' ANDREW ARCHER.
Pamphlets containing testimonials from many well
known and reliable persous, will be sent free 10 any
address.
PRICE ONE DOLLAR A BOTTLE.
PREPARED BY
SETH W. FOWLE & SON,
q .s-9 III Is fremont Street, Boston.
.cJo am 1canuu Tvs
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tn Advertisers.
Almost q Coincidence.

Advertisements cannot be properly classified, unless
they are sent in before 10 o'clock in the
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LOOK: LOOK!

LOOK! LOOK!
ALBUMS FROM CO CENTS TO DOLLARS.
Port,nonnG;es from 20 cts. to $3.50.
Note Paper from 10 cts. to 80 cents. per qure.
MOORE'S BEST INK Only Cents Per Bottle.
1000 Pictures only u cts. each. ~
All kinds of JEWELRY going CHEAP! 4
Give DRESSER Call at his OLD STAND,
80 ETchange Street. IAl'f-
Apr 2i-sN d4w* as
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Special Notice.

~ NEW YORK, April II, 1866.
. Nothing preventing, shall return to Portland on
or before May 18TH 1866, to remain during the sum-
mer. Hoping to meet my old friends and patrons,
remain, most truly yours,
ap1z--3w ~ .5l.ln 81, w. HARVEY, M. D.
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T. e. MOSELEY & Co.

Summer Street, Boston, offer entirely fresh assort-
ment of Boots, Shoes, boudoir and library Slippers
for Ladies' and Gentlemen's wear. sNd1t
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nolro+o,, Aron,o4;o Vora+ob1o Soon

:. 0olgates Aromatic Vegetable Soap.
"a superior Toilet Soap, prepared from refined
Vegetable Oils in combination with Glyccrinc
and especially designed for the use of Ladies and
for the Nursery. Its perfume is exquisite, and its
washing properties unrivaed. For sale by all DR. lg
gists fe1O'6GsNdiy
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PoLAND,s MAGIC poWnERs

POLAND'S MAGIC POWDERS.
The Great Remedy for all Bilious Affections.
They cure Headache, Constipation, Pimples,
Blotches, Sallow Skin Drowsiness, Dizziness Heart
burn, Palpitation, and other dsagreeabe complaints
arising from disordered liver. s
II. H. HAY, Agent for Portland. F. W. A. RAN
kin, Jr., Lewiston, Agent for Maine. }3t
eS Fifty Cents per Package ap5sNd1m
Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renew
has proved itself to be the most perfect prepara-
tion for the hair ever offered to the public.
1t is vegetable compound, and contains no inju-
rious properties whatever.
1T WILL RESTORE GRAY HAIR TO IT'S ORIG
INAL COLOR. sa.8. M
1t will keep the hair from falling out -
1t cleanses the scalp and makes the hair SOFT lus-
trous and slken. l -Qst
1t is splendid hair dressing.
No person, old or young. should fail to use it.
: 1T rs RECOMMENDED AND USED By THE
FIRST MEDICAL AUTHORITY. n
" Ask for Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renew
er, and take ne other. a.5 ~
1a r. P. HALL & CO..
f' Nashua, N. H., Proprietors.
". F. Phillips 4 Co, Wholesale AGENTS.
May 2-sNd&w1w
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Metcalfe's Great Rheumatic Remedy
Gives immediatee reliefin all cases of Rheumatism
or Neuralgia. Its poweris magical, its effect immc-
iiate and never fails to eradicate every symptom
Of the disease. Sold by all Druggists. ap7sNd1m
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For Sale. 81

For Sale. a..4
BURIAL LOT In EVERGREEN GENIE
,e Terry, iWestbrook.) q
One of the most desirable location in Section E.
Said Lofts numbered 12S and 49, adjoining Messrs.
q W. Robinson and Rufus d. Beams, and is very
handsomely laid out. o.
For further information as 70 Prlce, &C.,
Address, "EF Eh0hEEN, ,..lu3
Transcript Office, Boston, Mass.
Boston, March13 mhI'o&"sNu s
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s4 4all G. w. ATWELL,
ADV II r. tt S n G A G e n L,
junction, Middle and Free Sts., up stairs.
My-Adyertisemen,s received tor all papers In the
State of Maine. .i-- - mh27'66sNdtf
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TO DYE EASY

TO DYE EASY
Is very desirable. Mathews Venetian Hair Dye is
the best in the world. Complete in one bottle. No
wash, stain, no trouble. A child can apply It.
Persons wishing TO avoid hepublicty of having their
hair dyed in public, can as ~
DYE AT HOME s4
better than any barber do it. by using the Vene
tan Dye. 1t does not rub off make the hair ap-
pear dusty dead, but imparts life and lusre.
Gives beautiful black or brown preferred. Price
rs cents. Prepared by A. l. MATHEWS, N. Y.
DEMAs BARNES s. Co., New York. Wholesal
Agents. may14sNeod1y
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COp0rt3aersI5Sp Notice.
Dissolastiouof Coparfnership

THE subscriber has this day withdrawn from the
i firm known as the Portland Tanning Co. The
business Of the firm will hereafter be conducted by
Messrs. HAYES & THURNBURG, who will settle
the business Of the late firm.
MATHEW T. VALENTINE.
April 16, 1866. ap27-i1ws
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CONCENTRATED LYE!
1t will make 10 POUNDS OF excellent Hard Soap,
or % GALLONS of the very best Soft Soap for only
about IS Cents. Directions each box. For sale at
all Drug and Grocery Stores. mh2sd6msN
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

London, October 1O--It is rumored that
the Plenipotentiaries of Prussia and Saxony
have amicably adjusted all difficulties, and
that peace negotiations have been finally con-
Guided
Liverpool, October 12.-'rhe Brokers Cir
cu!ar reports the sales of Cotton for the
week at So 900 bales. g
Sales to day have been 10, 200 bales. Mid
ling and Uplands have advanced to l5d. &
Provisions market for Provisions is
easier. rE#t
London, October 12.-The money market
is slightly easier; Consols ISL The following
arc the closing prices for American Securities:
United States Five-twenties, III; illinois
Central 78A; Fries, 49,
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have urged the establishment of factories
throughout the cotton region, and at points
where it can easily be transported. Abiding
to this subject the Charleston News speaks in
encouraging terms Of the attention which
is directed to the importance OF the cotton
manufacture in the Southland especially in
South Carolina. We learn that portions of
that State, the middle and upper sections,
abound in manufacturing sites, which are I'M
surpassed for eligibility. The 100000 bales
of cotton, estimated at $15,000,000 in gold
we are told, instead of being exported in its
raw state, might be manufactured and ex-
ported, and yield, instead of'the $4,000, 900
in its manufactured state, $50 or $780,
10000 This OF itself illustrates the import
ance of establishing factories thronghout the
cotton region-which would accumulate
wealth and give employment, as is justly
said, to every idlcr within the Southern coun-
try, affording relief 10 many INDECENT females
who would find remuneration for their labor,
for which there is now no market.
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White Slavery in Massa chusetts.

The State Commissioner of Massachusetts
appointed to investigate the condition Of the
Juvenile operatives in the Massachusetts, fac
tories, has made report which discloses a
deporable state. He says the condition of
some of the operatives is as bad, If not worse,
than formerly existed among tho slaves Of the
South. The mills in which the juvenile OPP
eratives are placed at too tender age, are
badly ventilatea-they receive too made
quate a remuneration, they are worked for
too many hours out of the twenty four, and
have no time to receive a suitable rudimen-
tary education. There is not the same In
ducement with the ''owner" in Massachu-
chusetts as there was with the owner in the
South, to provide for the physical well being
and comfort of the slave. The Massachusetts,
Juveniles will be free at twonty-one, if they
are 80 fortunate or unfortunate, as TO arrive
at that age, with enfceblei constitutions and
| broken health, and vacant minds-and the
title to their labor will of course cease But
the ownership of the Southerner was during
life, and hence he Was actuated by the plain
est principles aud most natural motives of
sell interest to care for the physical comfort
of his Slave-to see that he was well fed well
clothed, and properly attended to and nursod
during his sickness. The negro had no cares
for the future-they were the lot and heritage
Of his master, between whom and himself
there grew paternal relationship which was
recognized by both. The slave WAS content
ed and happy-he had plenty to eat and to
wear, enjoy ed the con jngal relationship, and,
after the days labor, the social intercourse
of his fellow laborers in their comfortable
quarters. He played the bInjo, roasted sweet
potatoes, sang Juba, danced the shuttle and
cut and "the hoe corn and dig potatoes,
clapped and patted for the young ones, and
enjoyed himself more than his master, or any
oth' class of laborers or earth. His enjoy
ments were OF a social character, like those oi
all other laborers, who were not happier be-
cause they read and wrote, and could add
subtract, and divide His children were moi
shut up in i'll Ventilated mills and factories
but at proper age, were employed in The
open air about The light work of The house
or plantation. And he was not humbugged
about the franchise In fact he was happie,
AMI more free from care than he is ever like
ly to be and now, poor fellow, consoles him.
self in his new condition of independence
with the reflection bress de Lord--Ise
free"
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. Utilizing Dogs,

The number of dogs destroyed in the At
lantic cities every summer is very considerable.
They are generally killed and buried, and the
whole process is expensive, yielding no return.
A writer Of utiitarian views suggests that
this business might be so managed as to yield
profit rather than loss. He seemsto hays
been in the South during the war, and to have
profted somewhat by the strange economies
which were forced upon the attention of that
people. He says very correctly that from the
bodies of canine animals can be procured
leather, oil, glue aud other materials. The
leather varies with the breed of the dog. The
hides of the larger and coarser animals yield
tough, durable, plant shoe leather. From
the rarer and smaller varieties came fine,
soft, pleasant leather, excellent for children
shoes. The quantity of oil per dog varies
from a quart up TO a gallon, according to
size and fairness, which is most excellent for
tanners purposes, and when deodorized,
makes soft and pleasant hair oil Glue,
bone black, fertilizers, &c, may be made of
the remains of the animals and the whole
product could be utilized. This may seem TO
be new business, but it win be as legitimate
as any other, and yield to whoever engages in
it IA very fair profit. There is no country in
the world in which SO much valuable matera
is wasted as in our own Whatever, there
fore, is calculated to add to our thrift aud to
restrain our extravaganza, deserves attention
and commendation