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Mr.. Lynch's Vote for Impcachment.
[Erom the BIdsefnrd Journal

Mr. Lynch in voting for Impeachment
ought to be commended by those bawling
coppa heads like the Standard, Argus and
Saco Democrat; for the Argus and Saco Dem
ocrat and, we presume. the editor of the
Standard while he was doing his best to in
cite riots to prevent reinforcing our armies,
denounced johnson far worse than does this
vote. In March 1865, in speaking of him and
his Office they said, "and now to see it filed
by this ins0tent drunken brutep
"And to think that only one trail human life
stands between this insoleat cloUnish drunk
ard and the Presidency! Should this An
drew johnson became his [Lincoln'sl success
or the decline and tall of the American Re-
public would smell as rank" &C., &c. The
Saco Democrat said, "What shame to the
American people that such blackguard as
tn should be elevated to such position.
Andy johnson was a fre-eater always, a
m devoted champion of slavery and an dd-
20 te of secession until he was bought mp in
1861. He hss b N very successful DEMA-
GoGUE and is Incapable of being anJthinq
better. johnson has no color of right tor the
position he holds" In July 1854 the Demo
crat said, "Andrew johnson is known to he
one OF the most consummate demagogues liv-
ing" t.,e -.
Now, in 1864, Mr.. Lynch, according 10 these
copperheads, was yet in all his sins, but he
was no worse off than all loyal men. Good
easy souls, we all were granted, bargained
sold, signed, sealed and delivered to this "im-
beetle drunkard," human monster" 'insolent
drroken BRUTE" "consummate demagogue'
and this advocate cf secession until he was
bought up in 1861" We did not appreciate
one of their number as they could, but we
can do it now, and the offence OF our repre-
sentative consists in voting to remove from
office an adventurer proved sailty of the very
crimes those copperheads solemnly charged
| upon him with others a thousand fold more
disastrous 70 the country. The bowling o
| these copperheads at that vote is conclusive
| proof that he voted righ.. a rss s...e
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A Railroad king.

The New York correspondent of the Hart.
ford Press gives the following account o.
Commodore Vanderbilt: -.. + .- --......
Now that Commodore Vanderbilt has OBJ.
tanned control of the New York Central road
It is the general impression in railroad circles
that the stock will advance to higher figure
am iniomcd by one who knows that he
personally owns seven million dollars of the
stock. His wholeproperty is valued in round
numbers at thirty-one millions. He is now
importing, at the cost of one hundred and
sixty dollars in gold per ton, steel rails for the
Hudson river road, and expects to have the
entire track re-laid with them in a years
time. For some time the great ambition oil
the Commodore has been 10 own or control a
through line of railroad from New York to
Chicago. he has now taken long step to-
ward the attainment OF his object.
One great secret of the commodore's sue
cess in life has been his nerve At times
when his speculations have been against him
he has held on until matters have come round
to suit him. They tell the following story as
an Illustration of this nerve. He is very fond
OF card playing. On one occasion while trav-
cling down the Mississippi river, he was sur.
rounded by one the gang Of gamblers which
in anti war times, infested the Father of wa
ters and invited to play Poker" He accept
ed the request. 1t was the game of these
professional gamblers, when they had got
hold of a victim to keep "going him better"
until the large sums at stake would frighten
iim from scaling" and thus ensure them the
pool" They tried it on the Commodore
first one would bet few thousands; another
would see that sum and go several thousands
etter. Finally the amount in the pool had
increased to sum far in excess OF the ready
unds which he could command. rTbe Com
nodore, however, had no intention of being
bluffed" off. He saw their game. Calling
negro he asked him IL he Kovld ask the
baptain down. The captain appeared when
he following conversation ensued: 7 r1sra.
Commodore Captain, can you tell me
who owns this boat? ...- .-r...
y Captain.-I do. sir.
II Commodore.-What do you call it worth
II Captain. can not tell exactly, but
hould say thirty thousand dollars. .leii.
Comnodore.- well. l am Commo-
ore Vanderbilt OF New York. Then writing
check for the sum added, "Here is my
heck for Thirty thousand dollars. 1t will be
ionorc at our first stepping place."
Having done this the Commodore turned
ound to the table and said to the gamblers,
| see the last amount and 60 it better to the
xtent of this boat" ..s Id 5..-.. .-- .-.
The gang were not prepared for this coup
etat. They were not able to ''see" the Com
lodore's "rise," and he consequently coolly
wept off the contents of the ''pcol" We
4ckon no Mississippi gambler ever attempt
dto bluff Commodore Vanderbilt after
hat
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-23

A Talk with General Grants Father
The Washington correspondent of the
Lewiston Journal furnishes the following ac-
count of an interview with Gen. Grants
father: & 20 =. F5af .1ais;
Las week had very pleasant and inter
teresting conversation with the father of
Gen. Grant. He is a very genial, social, un-
pretending old gentleman, whose fatherly
pride and pleasure in his son it was most
plef eant to witness. During a conversation
of learly two hours, learned from him
many interesting facts relative to his sons
early life and education; and I should like
to correct one or two misstatements which
have 1een in the public press. One is the
of,en published story that while at West
Point Gen. Grant whipped one OF the off,
GERS. "This," said his father, "was not true (;
he was never known to have a quarrel with
any one either as boy or man; and also that
he was never k wn to use a protane word,
This, l think, can be said of very few army
officers.
Another is the widely circulated report
that it was only after great difficulty and
strenuous exertions on his part that Gen.
Grant succeeded in obtaining commission
in the any. His fathers statement is that
"after eleven years service in the regular
amy" Ulysses had resigned his commission
and come hcme to live. In the spring OF
1861 he We employed in his fathers store at
Galena, at a salary of $500 year. One
morning he came to the store early, and
while sweeping it out the morning paper was
thrown in. He picked it up and read of the
storming of Fort Sumter, walked found the
counter, put on his coat, and in his usual
calm, deliberate manner, said: Boys, | owe
my education to "Uncle SAM and altbourl,
l have served eleven years in the army.
still feel in his debt, and 1 am going to offer
him my services" t....
He at once left the store, and assisted in
raising company They wished to elect
him captain. but he refused, knowing that
his long experience would be OF more use
elsewhere. He soon went to Springfield,
where he saw Governor Yates, who at first
thought there was no place for him, but in
few days reconsidered the subject, sent for
him, when The wellknown conversation oc
CURED. in which the Governor asked him if
he knew show many men it took to form a
company," &c. He was very soon placed
upon the Governors staff, and was employed
in mastering the Illinois regiments into the
the service. While he was so engaged, Gov.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-23

EARTHQUAKES DEFINED.-As all places Of
any Importance have earthquakes of their own
this season, the following definition by an en-
ineRt authority may not be without interest.
The efficient cause Of earthquakes, he says. is
"a wave of elastic compression, produced eth
er by the sudden flexure and constraint of the
elastic materials forming portion Of the
earth's crust, or by the sudden relief of this
constraint by withdrawal of the force, or by
their giving away and becoming fractured" A
clear, scientific explanation of this kind is cal
culated to rob the convulsions of nature of half
their terror, it being pretty certain that any
one whose mental equilibrium is undisturbed
by this explanation can survive even the 600
shocks of Porto Rico.
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Yates met an old book-keeper, formerly EN-.
pioyed in store of Gen. Grants father, and
lne Goyernor inquired OF him "what sort o.
a man Grant was; said he had offered him a
Coionels commission in various regiments
nut Grant mad declined them, also BrigadIer
GeneraIs commission, which he also declin-
ed" The book-keeper, VINO knew Grant
very well, replied: III you wish for Grants
services you must appoint him without con-
sulting him at ALL"
Acting upon this information regarding
Grants peculiar character, Governor Yates
took advantage of his absence from SPRING
on visit to his family, to appoint him
Colonel in the very next regiment ready for
mastering in; and telegraphed to him OF the
TACT Grant at once came back, quietly ac-
cepted his appointment, and PROXIMITY and
quietly commenced his work there and then.
How he has carried that work on, the conn
try and the world know. How he will finish
the work which his country still has for him
to do. we mast Judge By his pat. But 1 for
one, think Gen. Grant has paid Uncle Sam
fer his education; and may honestly consider
himself free from that debt
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-23

ABoLD RoBBERY.-The Portsmouth Chroni-
Gle tells the following story which should put
ladies who are travelling alone on their guard
against ''well-dressed, gentlemanly looking
mem"
A lady, coming from Boston to this city in
following singular circumstances She gave
up one half of the seat she was occupying to
welldr sed gentlemanly looking man, but
who appeared very uneasy and nervous. Af-
ter riding short distance, she grew suddenly
against the side OF the car. At Salem the
mar left the train. The lady, also, was oblig-
ed 20 get out TO breathe the pure air, when,
IN feeling for her purse, she found it was gone,
together with bunch of keys. No doubt ex-
lists in her mind but that the stranger stole
them; and If so, it was certainly very bold
performance, for which he should hammer
stone for o season. g.- fr
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%, 1867.
DAILY PRESS.
PORTLAND,

Monday Morning, December 13, 1867.
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Terms Eight Dollars per o,,,,s,,, n, adyancs.


The DEMocRArIo MARK-The new book
entitled "The Queens of American Society" is
notso free from partzan feeling as might nat
urally be expected, judging from the following
notice of one of the "Queens;"
Eleanor Parke Custis was considered one of
the most beautiful and brilliant women OF her
day. Her portrait is preserved vita care car
among the treasures at Arlington House. She
was the granddaughter of Mrs. Washington,
with whom she lived. She was never suiler-
ed to waste her time in idleness; being re-
quired, in addition to other studies, TO prac-
tice the barpsichcrd four or five hours daily.
One day, not hearing tho music, Mrs. Wash.
ington came down stairs, and remarked that
she had heard some one go out of the house,
so that the young lady must have had visitor
Noticing a blemsh on the wall, which had
been newly painted cream-colGf she exclaim-
ed: "Ah, it was no federalisti" pointing TO the
spot just over the settee; none but nithy
democrat would mark place with his good
fOr-nOthing head in that manner!
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IqE -ft Also, fine lot of -i .r--
SILVER PLATED WARE!

Tea Sets, Cake Baskets, Castors, Call Bells, Ice
Pitchers, Salvers, Syrup Cups, Butter dishes,
Gold Lined Gohlets, Cups, Mugs, Spoon Hold
ers and Salt Stands, Butter Knive-, Fish
and Pic Knives, Cake and Fruit do, "st
Sup Ladies, Spoons, Forks
Childrens Sets of Fork and and Spoon Boxes of Sill
yer Plated Steel nives, a fine stock of
Table Cute,y Fine Cold Jswelry,
and great variety Of other articles Those in want
OF articles Holiday GIFTS, would do well to call
an,i see this ock before purchasing. Fr4a
December II, 1867. DIV
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1bE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is punhshed
every DAY, tSunday excepted,i at No. Printers
Exchange, Exchange Street, Portland.
IERNS:- Eight Dollars war in advance

THE MAINE STATE PRESS. is published at the
tame place cVerv THURSDAY morning at S290a year,
Invariably in advance. -.,-t
RATES OF ADV EBTIsENG4-Une inch or fpsce''n
Ien2th OF ''UlJwr, Dh.tuHtes . 50 quare.
SL5a rer Squa'e Ga'v first week 20 20 ceDIs per
week afer; tbrce nse dons. or less .ou; cohOino-
Hai squate, tlree Insertions OF lesF 10 cents' one
West. 81 .ia: 80 cents rweek ailer.
lsUuder lead OF "ANUsEMENrs,' ; 90 ner square
per week: ilTee Insertions Or less, 81 so.
SPECIAL NOTICES, n. pei square loE the first in
seron ard % ce1ts per square for each subsequent
insertion. e
Advertisements inherited in the "MAISE STATE
PRESS" (which has large circulation in every par
md 50ceEts per square tor each subsequent inseI-
ton.
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-sqra SIN UEL II. COBB,
No. 355 Congress Street,
.en- NEAR HEAD OF GREEN STREET. q

-DIANo FoRTES. Melodeons, Organs, Guitars,
L violins Banjos, Flutinas, Music Boxes, Con-
certinas, Accordeons, Tamborines, Flutes, Flageo-
let's Plcalos Clarionets, Violin Bows Music Stools,
Music Stands, Drums, Flies, Sheet Music, Music
Books, Violin and Guitar Strings, Stereoscopes and
Views, Umbrellas, Canes, Clocks, Bird Cages, Look
ing Albums, Stationery, Pens Ink, Rocking
Horses, Pictures and Frames, Fancy Baskets, Chill
drens Carriages and great variety of other articles.
Old Pianos Taken i'm Exchange for New.
nH-P Pianos and Melodeons tuned and 70 -"nt.
April Gill -
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RNING, DECEMBER
SCHOOLS.
Dartmouth College
ChnndIcr's scien,iflc d epor,ment,

ChnndIers rcIehh1c d Dcpnrfmenf,
THE course of adv, founded On Matlamat,os
4 Natural Science, English Language and Liters
ture, History and the Modern Languages is design
ed u give thorough, p:act ,al edue ton; and es
Architects, or for business. - - = ~
The Spring Term commences January 10th, 1885,
For Catalogue, apply to 80
3 a5a /, .froi. j. S. wooDMAN, 5a5e. 4.
,.-,.y Hanover, N. H.
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Mans inhumanity to hens
Makes countless millions mourn.
While barn do)r fowl are good TO eat

Mrs. Ellet, the author Of the "Queens of
Society" had san experience" of George Fran
els Train while in Europe. She was astonish-
ed one day when in London to get card from
Train, with his compliments, and asking her
if he could do anything for her. She replied
that she wanted to travel on the continent, and
would like to find small party to go with.
George Francis Train Immediately advertised
for a small party" to travel with Mrs. Elet
on the continent; and the poor woman was
actually alarmed at having several infants sent
to her residence as travelling companions.
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Hancock Reviewed by Citizens of
s5 lau Louisiana. aii1 e-eI sf

Hancock Reviewed by Citizens of
85 e3 11u Louisiana. 4a1 le-eI aI
]. R. G. Pitkin, Louisiana loyalist, had
'een appointed Secretary of that State by
ier. Mower, but upon the accession of Ham
ock to power in the fifth district, Pitkin re-
.uested the Withdrawal OF his appointment in
trcnchant lettec from which we make few
.xtracts: 7''
There are Rebels, numerous and abect
'nough for this service, buzzing like wasps
bout your headquarters and singing loyal
eputations-"dogs easily won to fawn any
nan" The officer who suffers them, and in
tails them in publ places, accepts desper-
tie risk. You are here, SIR, as a national SER
want, not as an autocrat whose action we
nay not quest m. The law OF Reconstruc-
ion is at once our guarantee, the loyalist
here will charge the bitter reason where it
may belong. ~ uolisH171 stl 7oi tnemuv-
That cannot capitulate with you sufices
as Ief on why NV name should no longer
be enlertained at headquarters with reter-
encc to a bureau of this State. Your advent
Sir, has lent renewed cheer to one class of our
people-it is class which, by its practice up
on one Convention, can fondly dream a
grim murd r of another now in session in
this city-.yhich has already besousht our
public trus for its Mouroe's and Abels anew
which impatiently seeks to render LOYALTY
again discredit and peril. and which may
reasonably confde its schemes to him, whose
enviable distinction it is to be the only one oil
the five dist ct commanders that can discoy.
er more force in mad wbim of a President
than in solemn decree OF Congress. If YOU
are content with eulc lists from such an ele
merit,we ere con- mt not only to have YOU so ac-
claimed, but to coneede that you amply de-
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MEMS IN CoURT-The folio wing report of
remarkable trial appears, appropriately
enough, in the Biddy-ford journal: --

MEMS IN C0URT.-The folio wing report OF
remarkable trial appears, appropriately
enough, in the Biddy-ford Journal:
This was gallinaceous .se where Richard
G. Thornton OF Saco prosecuted Joel B. French
also OF Seco, fer fowl treatment OF twenty-five
hens; Edwin B. Smith for pitt, Alex f. CHS
holm for de,t. Tried Nov. 10Th. Our report
er scratched down the notes of the trial at the
time, but failed to hatch his report until now
The writ alleged ad-damnum $50, which a
wicked little boy in court, when the writ WAS
read, said any addam numbskull must know
was twice the price OF the hens. The court
appeared somewhat added at this stale retort,
and ordered the youth into the custody of his
mother, if he had any. The facts which
were cropped ont by the evidence given shew
that the plaintiff kept twenty five chitagoug
fowl which playiully annoyed his neighOors,
ana that the said fowl were poisoned by the
defendant. The counsel on each side tried to
comb out the facts by severe cross questions,
such as occurred to them on the spur of the
moment, laying great stress upon the rights
of hens and individuals to peck at and criti-
else the actions of Others, in endeavoring to
make out, as Mr.. Shakespeare says, that Fair
is 10 81 and fowl is fair" which couldn't be
done in this case, as Mr.. Thornton paid S5 a
pair in Bangor which was rot tair price.
The counsel for the plaintiff plumed his wings
and soa ed aloft quoting poetry:
Mans inhumanity to hens
Makes countless mil ions mourn
While barn DOB fowl are good TO eat
Aud gooi 10 pick up worms,
besides several other stanzas from Cowper
and Hen-ery w. Longrelow Here the court
adjourned to take retreshments.) On the set
ting Q: the court the counsel for the defence
read for about an hour an old English decision.
"Egysacty," replied Mr., Smith, and begged to
read in reply a Connecticut decision which
stated thas the old English decision didn't
amount to an gnlmpreSnatpd yolk whereup-
of his eyes and molted, which caused consid-
cradle cacSling flom the bystanders. A true
bill was found fining the defendant $5 and
costs 1.-THE invariable sum- which was not
much OF a judgment to crow over. r.-.
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DIR. JOHNSON'S
SeZ Foam .Dentit3'ice a.!

THIS Preparation is recommended by eminent
Dentists, Physicians and Chemists, as being Sc
cond to none In use, for cleansing, polishing and
parting pleasant odor to the breath; in tact it can
not be excelled 1t acts not only POWDER but as
a soap and wash, three in one. Contains injuri-
ons grit Oh acid. Try it. For sale by all druggists
M. d JOHNSON, Dentist.
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EYTHOS. BOWLING, Auct. 4; Georgetown, d. q
FRUIT AND MARKET FARM AT PUBLIC


Will be sold on TUESDAY, the 18th day of 0c-
tober next, at O'Clock p. m, the premises,
valuable Farm of l3i acres of land lying upon the
Washington Aqueduct, one-fourth of mile abovs
tie Cabin John Bridge. This farm is admirably
adapted to the growth of fruit trees and vines
l.0G thrifty peach and pear trees uponit. Two
Dwelling Houses-one q new and snug frame house
containing six rooms, pantry and kitchen, with
cellar, beautifully situated the Others good work
mans house. Plenty of frewood; and numerous
yeirs of qua Ttza said to be gold bearing running
through it, Only seven miles from Washington asd
Georgetown. b. C., up the best road III the coua
try and becoming very public.
This is believed to be the best opportunity fec
investment that has been offered in a long time,
the land in this vicinity is by far cheaper than II
any direction within its distance from the city,
Ed it will positively be sold on that day, unless
rainy, in which it will be sold the next fair
day. at the same hour.
l will with pleasure show the farm answer
any letters of inquiry directed to at the George
town Post Office My residence adjoins the above
farm which belongs TO John C. Devin, Esq.
The terms of sale will be one half cash; fifty dol
lars of which must be paid on the day of SALE and
tie balance in year, with interest from the day
of sale. Convey ance at the cost of the purchaser.
WIN. READING, Agent.
sc 30 eo6tr TH0S. BOWLING, Auct.
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DRY GOODS, &c.
ITO HOUSEkEEPERS.

vINO H0USEkEEPERS.
We will open to morrow Saturday morning
large Double Bed FALL WOOL BLANKET, extra
Heavy, which we sell for SIS 50 and which is well
worth $50. This article guarantee to be
worth at least 81 50 more than those we sell
ing at S475. Now open case Bro Canton Flannel
very heavy, for Gents wear, only twenty cents
yard Our stock in al its dc partment is com plete
JACKSON YATES.
525 Seventh street.
&C IL st Under Avenue House.
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A SERIOUS CxAha1.--Ahdrew q. OoIlsmors
was axraigneA belore Iastiee Walter this a orn.
inG n Police Headq1Artees, % answer the
cAarEs Of assault aad battery. with intent q,
comnt yet0ore, serious oeencs On james
Haessnmaker, Q yo1tA In his employ. The
accused, who CLAIMS 10 b Q real estats broker.
10 2 man OF about the medium heighth, Of thin,
sAllow countena1ce, light hair, dark brown
goafee, ana thin m0ustache. The plainti6 10
between sixteen and seventeen years Of age.
Inc Gaze attracted much attention, aud
quite q crowd had assembled to witness the
examination. Nessrs. VIM Y. Feadall and
ma Reginald Fendaii, appeared - counsel
for the defendant, while Col. J. Ball Adams,
~ The request of the Assistant District At.
torney, conducted the prosecution. The
to make public.
The conduct complained Of was continued
I'LL q difficulty occurred between employer
and emploJee. whea HaEgenmaker made
Known to several parties what had TRANSFERRED,
ahd was induced from persuasons to bring the
matter before public Justice. Since the plain
I'm left the employ Of Mr.. Collamore, he has
engaged with Mr.. Messick, q stone cutter,
who, upon learning of his statements about
mis- former employers conduct, persuaded
him to procure q warrant for his arrest.
At the close Of the compiainant's evidence,
the Justice desired to know whether 1t was
proposed to finish the examination this After
noon. ...r.E. p ..5sits s5.- E-t ~
The counsel for the defendant was willing
to proceed further with the Witnesses, but he
did not think 1t possible to get through with
the case to-. day. q
Upon this statement being made. Justice
Waiter announced postponement till the
10Th inst, at three O'Clock p. m. lana
The case is q bailable one, bat at the latest
accounts the accused had not found security
for his appearance. 'a'
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MARRIED..

BUTLER-McDERMOTT At st. Aloysius
Church, on Thsrsdsy evening" ming, 10th instant; Iy
Miss NARY r. McDERMOTT, both Of this
CITY. NO CARDS. ~ rTT 1t
sKILLMAN-MIDDLETON On the 9th instant,
~ the Rev. Thomas Addison, assisted by the
New Brunswick, N. j., and ALICE daus liter of
d. W. Middleton, Esq, of Washington. 1t
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FELL Down AN EMBANKARNT.-Ata an early
hour Lest night, while Mr.. Jonathan Hicks,
an elderly gentleman was wandering about
the hill at the end Of Ninth street. near the
river, he fell from the precipice to the bottom,
about fifteen feet. iHjurins himself severely
He was discovered soon after the occurrence
and taken to Alexandria where he received
the attentions of his family. Mr.. Hicks, at
times, suffers with slight alteration OF the
mind. and 1t Is supposed was SO afflicted on
the occasion referred 10.