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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-14

Mr. Editor :-One of the greatest trials our
cltlzens nave undergone, since the fire-espec-
tally those who were burned out-has been the
persistent and systematic thieving that has
grown out of it. A corps of ragged urchins.
nave abandoned school and any good habits
they might have had-and others of larger
growth too-and have entered into whole
sale business of stealing, which has defied al
most the efforts of police and people to pro-
tect their property.
The ringleaders in this nefarious business.
are the receioers of stolen goods, The Juvenile
thieves are the product of idleness and vapran-
cy, and hardly know right from wrong. But
the receivers-cool, educated and unprinci-
pied, well know what they are about; and I
heartily rejoice to see by your columns, that
portion at least of these scoundrels, are get
ting their deserts. Two culprits were found
guilty by the Supreme Judicial Court on We'd
nesday. Others preceded and others will fol-
low. The police are doing their whole duty in
this matter, and will continue on to the end
Let the rogues beware.
was struck with the case of John Sidney,
which came up on Wednesday in the Munich
pal Court. Three boys, between nine and
twelve years Of age, were arraigned for steal
ing coats from entries. 1t appeared on the ev-
idence, tnat they found a ready sale with Sid
ney, at his shop. One coat worth $15, the boy
testified he got $175 for; one worth $3O Sid
ney was generous enough to give the little
thief S. for, but told him in future to "come in
at the back door r. sttf
These cowardly violations of integrity and cor
ruption of youthful morals-feeble as they are
have been going on not only in coats, but in
all conceivable matters that could be stolen,
from window weight to load of lumber,
stolen from some anxious sufferers unfinished
premises 1t is a curse to this community of
prodigious consequence. 1t is initiating the
necessity Of larger State Prison, as soon as
the juveniles are little older. 1t involves a
constabulary force to be tripled, and taxes pro-
portionally. 1 trust the community will not
any longer let this accursed wrong go sneak
ing through the by-places of our city, and fes-
tering in the vile receiving shops of stolen
goods.
The police are indefatigable and worthy of
high commendation. Let them be sustained
by an honest community. And may the vile
receiver find that there is no escape for him,
unless ne abandons this encouragement of vice
and corruption of the malleable materials so
prevalent among us, in the shape of idle and
badly trained boys. Then citizen NAV be
able to hang his coat in his entry, without the
prospect of finding it, if at all, in receiving
shop-and builders can leave their materials
over night, without losing quantities of them
before sunrise next morning. -ss .-
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FROM EUROPE
N E VS. BY THE RLE.

London, Dec. 12-In the commission to ad-
just the Alabama claims those of Great Britain
against the United States for the losses of Brit
ish by depredations, &c., during the war, will
be brought prominently forward
Paris, Dec. 12.-It is now said that the Impe-
rial commission will agree upon plan similar
to that adopted by Denmark for the reorgani-
cation of both army and feet
London, Dec 12-EUening 1t is rumored
here and on the continent that the Emperor of
Russia has proposed to the great powers that
they hold conference to take into considera-
ton the position of the Christian subjects of
the Sublime Porle.
A factory for the preparation of Greek fire
mas been discovered by the police in Dublin.
PGrfS, Dec. 13.-The Empress Eugene has
finally decided to visit the Pope at Rome.
London, Dec 13-Noon.-It has been clearly
proved that the steamship Bolivar, which was
recently seized in the Medway, was not de-
signed for the Fenians. She belongs to Colom-
6la and viii be delivered to the agent of that
government as soon as possible.
most appalling explosion occurred in the
colilery at Barnsley, in the county of York.
Ihe loss Of life was frightful The bodies of
over three hundred have already been taken
from the mine and many others are still unac-
counted for. N-'''0 "
Beran, Dec. IA conference OF the States
Saturday - ~ W
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A SUFFERER.

MERCANTILE LIBRARY LECTURES. = The
course of lectures for the present season, under
direction of the Portland Mercantile Library
Association, is advertised. 1t will consist of
but six lectures and the names of the lectur-
ers are announced, from which we Judge that
the course will be brilliant one. The opening
lecture will be delivered at Mechanics Hall,
Friday evening, by Henry Vincent, the elo-
quent English Reformer, who takes for his
subject The Late American Conflict, and the
Friends and Enemies of America in England. /"
Such subject, and with so eloquent man to
handle it, must prove intensely interesting
He is to be followed by Hepworth, Gallaher,
Cough, G. w. Curtis and Chapin-all first
class lecturers, and men who always interest
their audiences.
1t will be perceived that Beecher's name is
not among the list. The reason, as we under
stand, is, that Mr.. Beecher is desirous of with
drawing from the lecture field the present sea-
son, and devoting his whole time to his paro-
chial duties, and, therefore, he felt constrained
to decline the invitation extended to him to
lecture in this city. .
Tickets will be for sale to the public, at the
prcie of $125 for the course Members must
secure their tickets by Wednesday next.
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The ANTE-CHAMBER INFAaY.-The Wash
ington correspondence of the Worcester snv
contains the following:
The cheek of every patriotic Citizen nns+
have tingled with shame as he read the renort
OF the Senate's proceedings on Tuesday and
"Wednesday last, wherein Senator Chandler
made the charge he did relating 10 the bawk-
ing OF executive pardons by woman or wom-
en- OF notoriously bad character.
On the self same day that the American sem
ator rose In his seat to charge such corruption
as TINS, as a fact as well proven and established
as the records of a court, there sat in the ante
chamber OF the Executive Office at the White
House nearly a score of ladies, from all por-
tons of the country, waiting to see the Presi-
dent Conspicuous among them-wives
daughters, sisters good women probably near
ly all of them-sat the most notorious of tbe
known and recognized pardon brolxers whom
Senator Chandler denounced the E2ecntive
for fostering.
need not mention this woman's name. She
is one who waxeth fat on her evil notoriety.~
But IS IL not shame that she is daily seen and
recognized in the ante-rooms of the White
House? She sat there seeming to be quite at
nome, commanding as much attention as the
wlie or daughter of the citizen most distin-
guisned for upright character or intellectual
exceilende. No woman can visit the White
House without being compelled to risk con-
tact with people of this description.
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Foreign News per Steamer.

NEW YORK, Dec. 49,
The steamship Cuba, from Liverpool 1st, via
Queenstown I'd inst, has arrived.
A London telegram to the Dublin Freeman s
Journal says Stephens was hourly expected in
London if not already there, and detectives
were on the alert for him. A Paris letter gives
rumor that he had arrived there, having
passed through London.
A meeting had been held at Bradford, which
was addressed by Rev. j. Sella Martin and j.
Phillips of the Freedmen's Aid Union, Neal
Dow, and others. W. E. Foster, NJ. p, pre-
sided, and in his opening address he urged his
audience not to suppose that by subscribing to
the fund Of the Union they could assist in set
tling the claims of the United States on Eng
land and purchase forgiveness of injuries done,
if any, during the war. Such questions must
rest on their own merits.
There was some demand for rebel bonds in
London on the Both, and prices improved to
to 61-2
Maximilian was looked for by the West India
mail steamer, two days over due when the Gu
ba left. A French steamer has peen sent out
to watch for her arrival.
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PROMENADE CoNCERT.-The Concert given
at Mechanics Hall, last evening, under the
auspices of the 18th Maine Regiment Associ-
alton was a grand affair. The ladies were
there, all beauty and brightness, and the large
array of officers in uniform added brilliancy to
the scene. The hall was as full as it conld ac-
commodate, and everything under the hand
some management of the Committee of Ar
rangements and the Floor Committee, went off
pleasantly.
The Concert opened at o'clock with some
fine music from the Forest City Band. At
o'clock dancing commenced, the floor being
covered with as many sets as could be arrang-
ed We left them at 10 o'clock enjoying them
selves to their hearts, content
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Good Templar., Convention,

line regular quarterly convention of the
Good Templars of Cumberland County was
holden on the afternoon and evening of We'd
nesday, Dec. IL, at Little Falls, Gorham. The
attendance was large-more lodges being rem
resented than in any previous convention
line spirit and general enthusiasm of the meet
ing indicated widespread and deep interest
IN the order and cause. The afternoon session
was devoted more particularly to the immedi.
ate interests of the Order Short renorts
were made from all the lodges represented in
the convention. These reports show the Or
der to be very generally in flourishing condi-
ton, Many localities were reported as with
out grog-shop, owing to the watchfulness Of
the Lodge in the vicinity.
Some complaint was made on the part Of
the representatives from the city lodges that
the liquor sellers, driven out of the country
towns, had found a home in Portland; but the
hope was expressed that the rats, being cor
nered there, would eventually be obliged to
surrender to the arm of the law, and an en-
hghtened public sentiment Measures were
adopted to strengthen the few weak lodges in
the county and to unite all more perfectly for
the accomplishment of the work in which thew
are engaged.
In the evening public meeting was held in
the Free Will Baptist Church, Bro. E. H.
starblrd, OF Falmouth, in the chair. Speeches
We're made by Bros. J. W. Munger, f G. Rich
and u. A. Sawyer, of Portland, Bro. Leach
and Z. A Stackpole, ESQ.,, of Gorham, and
others
The convention adjourned to meet in Sacca-
rappa, on the third Tuesday in February.
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IHE ELECTION IN WARD THRER.-Tbe sne-
cial election in Ward Three, "Wednesday to I'm
the vacancy on the Common Councii ticket
caused by the tie vote on Monday between IA
ward h. Merritt, Republican, and Robert s
brown, the colored Democrat was more aI
cIting than any previous election in the ward
Inc polls were opened at twelve, and from
tnat time until closed at four o'clock, there was
constant stream of voters passing in front of
the inspectors table, The entire ward was
canvassed by agents of both parties, and every
,,r vo.er induced to vote. Every hour the vote
was announced, and each announcement yras
received with boisterous cheering by the friends
OF the candidate ahead, and with do1ef,I
groans Dy those who supported the other The
democrats did the cheering the first half hnt
tne groanlng after that. As the time for oios'
ing the poll approached, the crowd in the vVard
room increased, and the excitement hacoma
more intense The "Brown men" grew nar.
vous, and appealed to every man who had NOT
voted to go the Brown ticket" Three min
utes before the polls closed, a raIlying crowd
came In, hot and excited, with two or three
Brown men, who deposited the votes in the
MIDST OF much cheering and confusion.
AT iour o'clock Mr.. Coolidge, the warden
announeed that the polls were closed. After
some rather heated discussion the result Of tha
voting was then announced as follows. '"'
n ES,S E9oert ?; l, brown % 425
waIu SS ~ 9Aerrltt 467
The Post says: ''Wc record with ragrot tbo
geieat % OF the Democratic candidate in Ward
Ihree, Mr. Brown, a most respectable colored
gentleman. He was firmly supported hv
democrats and Conservatives but the Radical
element in that locality severed his political
Juguiar without any cDmpunctiOns whatever"
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In the early settlement of our county the
greatest anxiety was, how our people could get
enough of good wholesome food. Now the
manner of living has changed, so that many
people really suffer, and enough of every kind
around them. Why is this? 1t is because their
food distresses them. Buy one bottle of Mains
Elderberry Wine and you will getrelef Then
buy a case dec4tt
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MARINE DIsAsTER.-A dispatch to Mr.. Geo.
Hearn, from Capt Prince, states that the bark
Maria Henry, from Cowes to Cuba, with coal,
was lost on the south side of Cuba. Crew all
saved. No particulars of the loss.
The Maria Henry was owned by Mr.. Hearn
ard others of this city. She was commanded
by Capt Prince. We learn that she was fully
insured, both on vessel and freight.
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INTERNATIONAL LINE.-The International
Steamship Company intend to keep the fine
steamer New Brunswick on the route to East
port and st. John all winter, should the bust
ness warrant ii. At the opening of Spring, ar
rangements will be made for tri-weekly trips
We also learn that next season another
steamer will be put on the st. Croix river to
run from Eastport to Calais, touching at st.
Andrews and Robbinston.
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ARREsT.-oficer Gerts, yesterday afternoon,
arrested boy named William H. Glenn, who
was offering to sell quantity of tobacco he
had at such low price as to lead to the suppo-
siton that he had stole it. The fellow refused
to tell where he got it; and, as no claimant APP
peared for it, he was discharged with caution
that if found in the city to-day, an Overseer's
warrant would be served upon him.
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MARRIAGE AND HARNESS MANUFACTURERS,
oNioN.-An Association under this title was
formed "Wednesday evening, in this city, by the
carriage and harness manufacturers, and Chas.
Z. kimball, Esq. was chosen President and
Mr.. E. H. Dunn, Secretary. Resolutions COM
plimentary to Hon. Mr.. Broomall for present.
ing resolutions in Congress for the removal Of
taxes on manufactures and skilled labor, were
passed, also requests to the Hon. VIM. p Fes-
senden and Hon. John Lynch to lend their aid
to accomplish that object.
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SEIZURES YEsTERDAY.-The Deputy Mar
shals made seizures of small quantities of Ii
quors in the shop of John Costello Fore street
near Franklin street; at the Cumberland House,
Green street, kept by Il. T. Savory, and in the
shop of Samuel Nolan, opposite the Boston de-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-12-14

CoUeHs-As a soothing pectoral, Browns Bror-
chial Troches are advantageousy employed to ale
viate coughs, throat, hoarseness and bronchial
affections. Those exposed to sudden changes OF
weather should have them, as they can be carried
the pocket and taken occasion requires upon the
frsp appearance of a cold or cough.
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washiugton Correspoude.ce.

NEW YORK, Dec.12.
The Posts Washington dispatch says Wash
lngt0n people manifest no excitement over the
suffrage debate. The establishment of the prin
cple Of suffrage irrespective of color, is admit
ted to be inevitable. There seems to be gen
eral acquiescence in it. The leading evening
papers have come out in favor of impartial snf-
frage.
The House Committee on Elections have
agreed to report bill establishing one day for
all Congressional elections.
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The Fcnians.

New YORK, Dec 13.
At "A Fenian meeting last evening Gen Spear
stated that at the Fenian headquarters there
were $4,000 breech-loading rifles and 100000
rounds of ball cartridge, and uniforms suffic-
lent for an army were being rapidly put in
store. During the evening ten yonng men
were accepted as recruits.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT William Follans-
bee, late master of the American schooner
Island Queen, desires to express through our
columns his sincere thanks to Captain Alton
of steamship Moravian for the kindness ex-
tended to himself and mate in furnishing them
with cabin passage from Liverpool to this
port, when, owing to the loss of their vessel
they were unable to pay for the same.
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Cor Observation-Disclosures the fatal
accident that occurred on Wednesday by skat-
ing ON the "Basin," and the warning we gave
Thursday morning about attempting on such
sport until the ice was thick enough, a party
ventured to try it yesterday and the result was
the Ice gave way. There were three young
men engaged in the sport, and one of them
went under, but, fortunately, saved himself.
,noush not without considerable exertion and
peing almost chilled through by the ducking
he experienced.
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PORTLAND AND YICTNTTy.
New Advertisements To-Dax

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN
Mercantile Library Lectures Mechanics Hall
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Hartford Live Stock Insurance COMPANY.
Portland & Rochester Railroad,
Bradstreet's Wood and Rubber Mouldings,
Prize Egg Beater.
For Millbridge and Cherryfield
Economy and Comfort.
Removal-Dr. A. 8. Thayer.
Madame Zadoc P0rter's Balsam.
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DEATH OF ANOTHER BRAVE VOLUNTEER
We notice the recent death of Mr.. William D.
Goddard, of Brookline, Mass, the first volun-
teer from his town in 1861. His obsequies took
place at the church of Rev. Dr. Hedge, and
were very impressive.
Mr.. G. was nephew of Henry Goddard,
ESQ, of this city.
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PAY ROLL OF MEcHANIcs.-We are inform
ed by Mechanic, who has had access to the
various pay rolls of the leading contractors for
building in this city, that the amount paid out
weekly to their employees exceeds seventy
thousand dollars. .... l.-f 81
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NAMES OF MEMBERS OF CoNGREss.-In tha
Senate there are no two members of the same
name. In the house there are two Ashleys
two Clarkes, two Hardings, two Hoopers, four
Hubbards, two Hubbells, two Lawrences, two
Randalls, two Rices, two Taylors, three Thorn
ases, two Van Horns, two Wards, three Wash
burns, two Wilson's, and-mirabile dictu-one
Smith
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Cen. sedgwiek,s nefenee.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 49,
Gen. SedgWick pleads that he acted merely
under private general instruction of his supe-
rlor of1cer IN his movements against Matamo-
ras, and he therefore does not feel he is guilty
of either an act of indiscretion or any other act
not becoming to an officer in his position. 1t
is currently rumored that Gen. Sheridan is
disposed to shield Gen, Sedgwiok
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The Duararay Cos the PORTLAND & Roch-
ester Railroad, will be discontinued after Sat
urday, the 18th inst, for the winter A freight
train with passenger car attached, will leave
Gorham at o'clock A. NJ, and leave Portland
at 1215 9t
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Georgia I.egisIature.

MILLEDGEvILLE, Ga Dec. 13.
both HOUSES have passed the stay law over the
Governors veto. The Senate tabled by very
heavy vote the me1nnrials and resofutions IN
troduced to appoint Commissioners to visit
Washington and see on what terms Congress
would allow complete restoration of the
South. -
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MUNICIPAL COURT.

JUDGE KINGsBURY PRESIDING. -...
THURsDAY.--A lad named John Conroy was fined
80 and costs for larceny of $4 from Patrick Bradley.
He paid it and was discharged. la.NJt
Richard Riley, for larceny of coat from Charles
Duncan, was fined $40 and costs. Committed.
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COLLISION Yesterday afternoon a Grand
Trunk freight train in crossing Commercial
street came in contact with jigger that was
crossing the track. The jigger was smashed to
pieces, and the driver, who was on ii, narrowly
eScaned s-.H ... aH
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IHE FEMALE TREASURY CLERKs.-A Wash
ington correspondent says the Secretary of the
Treasury is seriously considering the expedi-
ency OF discharging all the women EMPLOYED
In his department.. The measure is urged on
the ground that many of the female clerks are
inefficient, but none can be discharged sepa-
rately, for fear of the clamor of the influential
friends who have secured the appointments; !;
and that the Secretary and his assistants are
besieged beyond endurance and great deal of
their time taken up by multitudes of appli-
cants for places which it is not in their power
to bestow. 1t is thought that nothing but the
wholesale Punishment of women from the
treasury can stop these annoying importuni.
ties. In other words, those having the control
OF the matter, not possessing sufficient moral
courage to face this "clamor of influential
friends" "a it is their duty to do, propose to
evade that disagreeable necessity by throwing
out of employment those female clerks who
have proved both faithful and efficient; a cow
ardly proceeding which gentleman in the po-
sition OF the Secretary of the Treasury ought
to be ashamed to hear suggested. We cannot
help thinking that if the system OF appoint
ments were so far reformed as to make fitness
rather than tdUor the chief claim to the pla-
ces, the difficulty would be cured.
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THE COURTS.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE FOX.
In the Admiralty case of John Curt, libellant, v.
steamer H. Fl. Day, Judge Fox decreed 500 to libel
liant.
Srout s. Gage PBarnea
Court adjourned to Tuesday next, at II O'Clock A.
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The Yacht Rnce.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.
Ihe last seen Of the racing yachts was off
Fire Island, the Vesta LEADING and tbe Henri
eta next, half mile astern, and the Fleet
wing still further behind. :"
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SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr John H. Cushman,
proprietor of livery stable on Franklin street,
died, suddenly, Wednesday evening, as is sup
posed of heart disease.
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MEcHANIcs' 'AssEMBLIEs.-Subscribe to
these Assemblies are reminded that the first
Assembly of the course will come off this eve
ming
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PORTLAND AND ROCHESTER, RAnRoAp-It
will be noticed by the advertisement that on
and after Monday next there is to be a change
of time in running the trains on this road.