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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16
Dent. of wiIIiam L. CrowcII.
'sia NEW York, March IS. 1856

'a Hsi' NEW York, March 49, 1867
To the Editor Of the Press: :" ~
The San Francisco papers which reached
this city to-day by the steamer Ocean Queen,
bring intelligence of the death in that city Of
Mr. William l.. Crowell, a native of Bath
Maine, in the thirty second year of his age. +
MIR. Crowell was graduate of Bowdon Col
lege in the class of 1860. After teaching for a
while in New-Hampshire, he entered the office
of Hon. George Evans lin Portland, as stu
dent, intending to make the practice of the law
his Network. In 1862, however, he went to
the Pacific Coast, and led for time somewhat
chequered life in California, and the adjacent
territories. He was engaged in teaching, read
ing and practicing law, ETC., until the San
Francisco Times was established in Novem-
Der, 1866, when he accepted a position as as
sstant editor of that paper. Journalism, how
ever, had long been more congenial to his
tastes than.the practice of the profession upon
which he had entered, and previous to his con-
nection with the Times he had been an occas-
ional contributor to some of the principal pa
pers in SanFrancisco as well as a correspondent
of eastern journals. OF liberal education and
extensive reading, his stock of general informa-
ton was large, and from this he was enabled to
draw aptly and readily. He was possessed more
over, of a lively and exuberant humor, which
when occasion offered, added not a littIe to
the point and force of his paragraphs To
such an extent was this true, that it had
in that city, where there are peculiar
demands made upon the profession. He thus
gave abundant promise of a useful and honor
able career, the attainment of which his
early death has prevented ''''l'
There are many of his old friends, class
mates and others,-in Portland, to whom in
telligence of his death will bring pain To such
it will be pleasing to know that the friends he
had in San Francisco speak kindly and tender
ly and appreciatingly of him now that he has
gone. The editor of the Bulletin writes that he
was remarkably free from all vicious ndulg-
ences, living soberly and temporarily, impelled
only by an honorable ambition for distinction
III the calling which he had chosen" And his
associates of the Times, by whom he must have
been most intimately and truly known, SAYS;
"Of unexceptionable character, with a most
scrupulous sense of honor, and so strict a re-
gard for truth that it would not permit him to
disguise his feelings or state the slightest thing
which he did not believe, his personal charac-
ter was. such as to endear him to large circle
OF friends. His warm heart ingenious man.
ner, large fund of information, and keen ap-
probation made him most pleasant compan-
ion, and by his associates and friends his death
will be most deeply felt"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16

ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF REAL ESTATE
We were in error yesterday in stating that the
1"rs0---i- Af rnal -asiata of the late Charles f.
Beckett was to take place yesterday, as may be
seen by reference to advertisement under our
auction head. The sale is to commence at IL
o'clock this forenoon, with the lot and unfinish-
ed building corner Congress and Smith streets.
The main building here may be made into two
elegant residences, and the lot will accommo-
date two others.
As soon as the above sale is completed the
lot on the corner of Congress and Franklin
streets, with a frontage of 106 feet on Congress
and 80 feet on Franklin, will be sold This has
been partly occupied by an apothecary store
for thirty-fve years. and there is no locality in
the city more eligible for carrying on the apoth-
ecary business.
The sale of the fine lots corner of Vaughan
and Pine streets will be at o'clock in the af-
ternoon. These are directly opposite the beau
tiful residence of the Hon. George W. Wood
man, and in the neighborhood are some OF the
most elegant mansion houses in the city.
is rarely that an opportunity is afforded
for purchasing real estate in such desirable To-
calities
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16

AT the annual meeting of the Portland Turn
verein the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Thos McEwan, Speaker
John G. Dennis, Leader Granville Batchel-
der, Secretary; VIM Ross, Jr., Director; Chas
H. Sawyer, Treasurer ; VIM. P. Horrie, Ar
morer. s.f< t.H.s s'I,ta ps..f
The assessment for the coming year was fix
ed at one dollar per quarter, or three dollars
for the year, if paid in advance.
The following resolutions were adopted.
Whereas, In the course of events our friend
and Brother Turner, Jarvis C. Stevens. has
been taken from us by death, +,
Resolved, That our association has lost one
of its earliest, best, and truest friends,-one
who was always anxious for its success and
ever ready to tender aid to further its inter
eSts. Do r.a -i.
Resolved, That we tender to the relations of
our deceased friend, our heartfelt sympathy in
their bereavement. tf y s...
Resolved, That the Secretary transmit a
copy OF these resolutions to the mother of the
deceased and that they be entered on the re-
cords of the association aFII = =
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16

THE SCHOOL GIRLS OPERA-The hall of
the Girls High School was closely filled yes
terday afternoon by the audience gathered to
witness the performance of the comic
opera s''Pepita." The young ladies ac-
quilted themselves very handsomely. The
acting, the singing and the costumes were
good, the action rapid, and the whole thing
passed off with much spirit. Some ofthe 'stage
properties" showed much ingenuity ofinven-
ton, and the orchestral performance, in which
some very rare instruments were introduced
ELECTED warm applause. 1t was very pretty
sight to see these sweet-faced young girls ruff
fling like the swashbuckler gallants of the sem
sation DRAMA The fencing bout and boat scene
was as droll as anything could we'll be, and the
whole play was capital travesty on the an
tense style of operas on the real stage.
We are happy to learn that the young ladies
have been induced to repeat their performance
this afternoon at the same hour, three o'clock.
We bespeak for them full house.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16

RoBBING A SAFE.-The store of Mr.. Eben
Corey, iron merchant, was entered Thursday
night, by raising an empty crate in the rear of
the building and entering through one of the
windows. The safe was then opened by means
Of false keys, and about $50 in money and a
7-3O bond for 800, dated June Is, 1866, No.
1870, stolen from it. The drawers in the safe
were broken open, and the lock of the small
iron cash box inside the safe was forced
After obtaining the money and bond, the safe
was re-locked and a small piece of zinc insert
ed in the lock SO that it could not be unlocked
in the morning, and lock-smith was obliged
to be sent for. The debris of the wooden draw
ers, and some bits of candle were found in the
counting room, which gave the first intell-
gence that the safe had been robbed. 1t is sup
posed the affair took place during the fire at
the tannery
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A Testimonial.

A few days since Rev. o. P. Tuckerhan, of
Preble street chapel, who is indefatigable in
his efforts to alleviate the suffering condition
of the poor and destitute in our city, was made
the recipient of some valuable articles of silver
ware. The following correspondence tells the
story:
PORTLAND, March g. 1867.
we, the Teachers in the Sunday School at
Preble Chapel, not connected with the Socie-
", peg leave to request Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker
man TO accept the accompanying articles as an
gard.
We know of your earnest and disinterested
EFFORTS In behalf of the poor and distressed of
our city, and how patiently you devote your
time to ministrations in their behalf We
know, too, that you get your reward in the
consciousness of duty well discharged, though
we trust that the appreciation of those engaged
with you in portion of your work cannot be
other than acceptable.
We take this opportunity to congratulate
you ON the anniversary of your wedding day,
lately reached, and the 25th recurrence of that
May the union,thus begun long remain I'M
broken, and you be permitted yet for many
years to pass along life together in the enjoy
ment of the mutual confidence that has mark
the quarter OF century just elapsed.
Very truly yours, l.e. --.....5r
Tan AoG. Y. oIENENS, superintendent.
j. U. NOyes, and Others
Rev. o. p. TUCKERMAN and WIFE.
To the Superintendent and Teachers of Preble
Chapel Sunday School: Esteemed Friends
Your note of March 9th, sent with valuable
articles of silver, intended as an expression of
your good wishes on having reached the 18th
anniversary of our wedding, which occurred
ON the End OF Feb, is received.
The gift is none the less acceptable because
presented after the day had passed. Rather
we believe, that, had you known it, the gift
you would then have offered, would have been
more sincere token of respect, than from a
mere matter of custom.
We return to you all our sincere thanks for
this expression of your affection and regards.
BE assured that few can appreciate it more
highly than ourselves, and none are more
keenly alive to the spirit which conceived it.
And we most heartily reciprocate your con-
CALCULATIONS on having reached the the 18th
anniversary of our married life. With our
mutual good wishes, and kind Providence
permitting, endeavOring to live for others-not
for ourselves alone; may it be ours to live and
enjoy life until the golden period arrives; and
still onward in the future, may we live in that
sinless state where the inhabitants are repre-
sented as wearing golden crown, and singing
with golden harps.
.20t1sHa9tE Very truly yours
.. Z. and M. A.Tuckerman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16

We call the attention ofour exchanges in the
lower Provinces to the act of Congress of Feb.
Is, 1897, by which the act of March 2, 1799,-re-
curing masters of vessels arriving from for
eign ports, owned in whole or in part by citi-
zens o. the United States, to have correct and
true manifests of all goods Sc on board, to be
produced to the officer who may first board any
such vessel, and copy delivered at the Gus
tom Honse at the port of destination, has been
extended to all vessels, foreign as we'll as Am
erican.
Masters of vessels who fail to comply with
this law subject themselves to a forfeiture of
all goods owned by or consigned to themselves,
or to order, as well as to a heavy penalty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16
. MunicipaI Court.

JUDGE KINGsBURY PRESIDING.
FRIDAY.-James Lowry, John Mcdonald and JAS
Griffin for larceny of old iron from the snip-yard of
Ralph Kelly, paid fines of IS each and the COSTS d.
H. Ingraham, Esq, appeared for the boys
r.. R. Robinson, on search and seizure process,
pleaded not guilty, waived examination, and ap-
pealed the case TO the Supreme Judicial Court.
Meyer Waterman was brought up on a search and
seizure process. J, O'Donne Esq, appeared as his
counsel. Meyer testified that he had given up the
sale OF liquors, had not sold any for two weeks and
that the liquors seized did not belong to him as he
had given away all that he had when he stopped SELL
ing. The liquor seized was found in bag belonging
to woman, who was seen to leave the shop and
throw the bag into building in the rear of the shop
where the officers found it. Meyer discharged
John Wall, Jr., on a search and seizure process,
paid $22.26. $50
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PARIS, Maine. March a. 1857.

PARIS, Maine March IA, 1867
Dear, Grdhdm:-You may be interested to
learn how our new law introducing stenogra-
ply into the courts of this State works on its
first reception. am gratified to be able to
state to you that it was put in operation in
this county of Oxford two days since, when
was appointed Stenographer to the s. j: Court,
being the first appointment under the law.
The first case tried was Tor malicious burning
of two barns with their contents; the evidence
for the plaintiff, circumstantial; defence, posi-
tive testimony of an abb. The case was Wig
orously contested, and it was expected to occu-
ply two days intrying. The evidence was taken
without any interruption in its flow; and the
whole cases including the opening and closing
arguments of counsel, discussion of the adj
instability of testimony, the charge of the
judge and the finding of the jury, was COM
pleted at a single sitting on Tue sday after
noon. The result was verdict for the plain
tiff for damages, assessed at 81 800. I have al
SO taken testimony in divorce cases before the
judge at chambers. Therei is no doubt that the
Introduction of short hand into the courts will
greatly facilitate the trial of causes, saving to
the Judges the expenditure of so much of their
vital energies in the mechanical, laborious,
tme-wasting and irksome matter of incessant
hote7taklng; energies which can otherwise be
more profitably employed for the public. II
Will at the same time, in some degree, lessen
the expenses of the courts, The law uses the
generic term stenogrdpter; but it is well I'M
derstoOd that phonOgrdpI,y is the only system
of stenography that will be employed in this
State.
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Original and Selected.

On first page, Fruits of Emancipation"
"The Chignon Horror" Senator Yates and
temperance, The North German Parlia-
ment," THE Floods in the West" English
Cheap Press" On last page, Old Music
poetry, Hunting Murderer select story.
The Worcester Spy says that Hon. Lew
Lincoln of that city is suffering from slight
shock of paralysis. partially disabling one arm
and side He first became conscious of the at
tack Monday afternoon, as he attempted to rise
from his chair He is now better, and his ply
stefan and family entertain strong hopes that
he will recover. Fks PIG "a
A Louisville, Kentucky, editor attended a
masquerade and his wife fell in love with him.
When he removed his mask she was cured.
The forcshadowings Of the coming fashion
for bonnets from the other side of the water
indicates an increase of size verging on the
extreme, and the revival of the short-waisted,
long-skirted style of dress, prevalent in 81.
To gain the favor of young lady hire
friend to puff tobacco smoke in her face in the
street; then come up yourself and box his ears.
Solomon johnson, the negro recently APP
pointed Treasury Clerk at Washington, was
once the coachman of Hon. Howell Cobb.
"A Greensboro (Ga.) paper alludes to the
great mortality among the freedmen in that
vicinity especially among children.
in England four fifths of the work of the
st-offiees and telegraphs is done by women,
and they sell two-thirds or more of the beer and
liquors. -,~- ar .y.-, -r, -r-ssr, d
The st. Paul (Minnesota) Press says the
prohibitory liquor bill, after having, been
amended so as to make its operations subject
to the approval of majority of the State o.
the township elections, was yesterday slain in
the house Gifts friends, and consigned to the
tomb of the Capulets, by the decisive vote Of
25 nays to 10 ayes @ fe's saa"
Dutch Gap Canal below Richmond, Va, is
in good condition, and it is proposed todeepen
it so as to make it navigable orlarge vessels
The New York Eoeni,sg Gazette has dom
ned new head-dress which is very neat and
becoming aS ss39Es g@#8 4sjs assSb
| -Mr.J. d. B.. Debow is not dead. r. G..
Barnwell, associate editor of De6oaos Revie,0,
writes to the N. o. Picayune to contradict the
statement "The editor he remarks, 'is still
living and full of statistical energy His BROTH
| er, Franklin Debow, died in New York few
days ago. The brief obituary notice in the Times
this morning is complimentary, but prema-
ture." 1aVeyl gHA0W JLE
The telegraph along the Norwegian coast
has been recently employed for the purpose of
giving the fishermen notice of the appearance
and position of the shoals of herrings which
| are found on that Shore e7sa8 ssub>
-ltisf stated that the Falls of Niagara, on
the American side have gone back about one
hundred and fifty feet within two weeks, in
| consequence of the fall of huge masses of rock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16

THE CHRISTIAN FREEMAN.-We have received
the initial number of a new paper, bearing
the above title, and published Simultaneous
ly at Chicago and Hillsdale, Ill. 1t is issued
by the Western Free Baptist Publishing
Association, and is designed to supply the
want OF an able organ of that denomination IN
'ne growing West. it is under the editorial
onarge OF the Rev. ID. M. Graham ID. d., late
pastor of the Casco Street Church in this CITY,
and widely known among us for his ability,
es1hess and devotion to the cause of relig
,io is supported by able assistants and
contributors and the paper gives promise of
MUCH vitality and useft illness. In neatness of
appearance and excellence of Typographical
execution 1t Is model. We cordially welcome
it to the company of on r exchanges
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16

PATENTs.-Patents have been granted this
week to Enoch Carlton and Eli Goss of Port
land, for improvement in artificial legs; G. S.
Rundlett, of Portland, assgnor to self and Jo-
seph Grant, of same place, for improvement in
cattle tie; Loring J. Baker, of East Machias
for improved climbing stage, antedated March
1, 1867; Geo. Savage, Jr.. of Bangor, for lmpro-
we'd planking screw; James Stewart, of Ban
gor, for improved hawsepipe stopper; James
Stewart, of Bangor, for improved revolving ia
bic; Grin G. Witherell, of Plaistow, N. H., as
slgnor to self and j. b. Bracket, of Lewiston,
Me- for pen holder
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16

LEGENDARY RETURNED.-MarshalH Head yes
terday brought from Augusta Geo. w. Jones,
who was suspected of setting the great fire at
Augusta in September 17th 1864, and is also
suspected of burning the houses of Capt. John
Williams and others in this citya short time
after. 1t is supposed that he will have his tri-
al at this term for the last-named act. He has
been in Jail at Augusta ever since his arrest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16

DREAD INSTITUTE FOR Young LADIEs.-This
institution, which was established in Worces-
ter, Mass, in 1S4S now stands among the first
in the country in every important particular.
Its Principal, Harris r. Greene, Esq, thor
ough scholar and an experienced teacher, spares
no labor to maintain for the institution its en-
viable reputation. See advertisement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16

The human hair-how many persons abuse this del
icate and beautiful ornament by burning il with al
cohoic washes. and plasterng it with grease, which
has affinity for the skin, and is not absorbed Bur-
nett's Cocaine, compound of Cocoanut Oil, &C.. is
unrivaled as dressing for the harris readily alb
sorbed and is peculiarly adapted to its various condi
tons, preventing its falling off, and promoting its
healthy growth For sale by druggists everywhere.
jan 20 d1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16

The LOAN BILL.-Our citizens voted yester-
upon the question of accepting the act autho-
rising the city to loan money, to be raised from
bonds issued by the city, for the purpose of re-
building the city. There was no excitement
and a very small vote was cast The whole
vote was about 800, of which less than so were
against accepting the act. The act therefore
becomes a law ..I t....-.sr l -.
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ORGANIZATION OF THE scHoor, COMMITTEE

ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
The Experimenting School Committee has
been organized as follows viz:
Chairman-Nathan Webb.
Secietary-S. B. Beckett. ssa H
Executive Committee-Samuel r. Leavitt,
M. A. Blanchard, Henry P. White.
Committee on Construction Josiah II.
Drummond, William H. Smaller Samuel R.
Leavitt. QC6 3EI alI11 VT4lf
Island Committee-Charles B. Merrill s. B.
Beckett Lewis B. Smith, NJ. .f &
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Ba'icki0yers Union /!
Builders and Contractors.

GENTLEMEN Your attention and approval is
most respectfully invited to the following eonsidera-
tons:
At special meeting of Bricklayers Union held at
their room on Wednesday evening last it was voted
and unanimously concurred in that the wages for
first lass brcklayers for the ensuing season. be four
dollars per day, the same last year after the fire.
with this provlso, viz that should there be an ad
vance i'll relation TO prices of rents, provisions, &c.
to any considerable extent, deem essential both
for employer and employees, TO be regulated thereby
thus endeavoring to promote and maintain the wei
fare and dignity of order and be at peace and in
harmony with those with whom we may be en-
ployed. marl5sn2t
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Long Sought For!
Come at Last !
Mains Elder Berry Wine.

We take pleasure in announcing that the above
named article may be found for sale by all City
Druggists and first class Country Grocers.
As MEDICINE Mains Wine is invaluable, being
among the BEST IL not the BEST remedy for colds and
pulmonary complaints, well OF the most
agreeable Beverages Manufactured from the pure
Juice OF the berry, and unadulterated by any impure
ingredient, we can heartily recommend it TO tile sick
as medicine, and to the well, as a Jecerage.
ITO the days of the aged it addeth length,
10 the mighty it addeth strength"
IT'S balm for the sick, a joy for the we'll
s Druggists and Grocers buy and sell
MAINS ELDERBERRX WINE
o. a pr.rtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16

AT an adjourned meeting of the Irish Amer
lean Relief Association it was decided that the
anniversary of Ireland's Patron Saint should
be celebrated by st. Patrick's supper at their
hall, on Fore street. Members can obtain their
tickets of the Committee of Arrangements.
mar16-2t E-EE
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16

IHE FIRE AT THE TANNERY.-After pretty
severe work for four or five hours Thursday
nlght, the hremen succeeded in stopping the
ravages OF the flames in the bark at Ricker's
tannery. The loss it is said will not exceed
5000
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"A liquor seller at New York was arrested
and slipped sealed envelope containing 800
into the hands of the mag istrate before whom
he was to be tried. He wins fined $40 for sell
ing liquor, and sentenced to one mouths i'm
prisonment for attempted bribery. rd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-03-16

In Freeport. March ~, Theodata, wife of Asa Bal
ley, Esq. aged &C years months
Near Y yarmouth function. March IS, in the cars
while on the way from New Orleans Mr. Eben Lin
coin, OF Bath aged 81 years months.
In brunswick, March 7, MIR. Waiter Merriman,
aged so years.
In Bowdoinham, March s. Charles a. Umberhind,
aged years. 'F'ITTTI7' -
In Ggrham, Me-, March 10, Mrs. Rcbecca, wife of
Daniel Strout, aged 81 years.
In New Gloucester, Feb. n, Mrs. Lucy White,
80 years months. l t.r.f ~
In Whteield, March 6, Mr.. John Peasee aged IS
years 10 months.
In Whitefied March TO- Mrs. Hannah c.. wife of
the late John Peaslee. aged As years.