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INSURANCE Drcrs1os.-The Supreme Court

Insurance DEcIsIoN.-The Supreme Court
of Massachusetts, has decided that if an insur-
ance policy contains clause prohibiting the
carrying on of any illegal business on the prem
Uses insured, the policy is void if the premises
are used habitually for the keeping of intoxi-
eating liquors with intent to sell, whether the
fact is known to the owner of the premises or
not The case was that of Kelly vs. the Wor-
ccster Mutual Insurance Company. The de-
PENDANTS refused to pay policy of insurance
on building which was burned, on the ground
that intoxicating liquors were kept there for
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/ THE ELEPHANT MURDERER-We have pub
lshed an account of the killing of Mr.W s.
Williams. the keeper of the elephant known
by the name Of Eo%ss Il ffheh s dangerous ami
NAL is interesting: rs 2l e3j
Romeo" was ehristened "Canada, )" from the
fact that he landed first in the province, and
as such was known in De1avan, Wisconsin,
where he was an object of terror. He was
apparently aware of his immense power and
supreme strength. Bolts, bars and chains
were no hindrance to him. Corn-felds,
orchards, truck patches and choice gardens
were sacrificed 70 his voracity or his destruc-
tive disposition. He gradually grew to be
despot, feared by all. even those who had been
specially engaged to handle him. In one of
his paroxysms Of rage he killed q number of
horses, and did other injuries, creating such
general CONSERVATION that the town authors
ties, at the instance of the citizens, ordered
out the local militia to destroy him. Mr.. j.
Mabe, wishing to preserve him Che had cost
an immense amount of money! persuaded
them to desist and sent for Mr. VIM. III. Will
Hams, who after three days of labor succeed
ed in weaving chain work around him. As
long as Mr.. Williams renamed with him
Romeo was apparently dOcile, although he
would never permit any one else to approach
him. Mr.. Williams, shortly after this event,
retired to his farm in Canada. A-s't- h''s-' '3
Romeo was coaxed and driven to Philadel-
phia in the fall of 1865, where he was placed
under the care Of a new and inexperienced ell
ephant manager. He was not long, however,
in making lively dem )nstration. He seced-
ed from his keeper, battered down the walls
of the building wherein he was confined, and
escaped into the crowded thoroughfares of the
city, causing a general panic. He rushed to
the outskirts of the city and ensconced him
self in a grove where no one had the fool
hardness or the courage to approach him.
People were afraid to walk the streets, and
cannOnS were placed so as to rake him fore
and aft. In the dilemma Mr.. Williams was
again summoned, but before he arrived Romeo
was shot by an expert marksman and depriv-
ed of the sight OF his left eye. The wound
made him furious, the crowd ran from the
scene, and the mad elephant was left master
of the situation Mr.. Williams with caution
approached his place of ambush; the monster
knew his voice and permitted him to come up,
and with gentle though firm treatment lie
Modified him and fnaly succeeded in getting
him to his quarters. MIR. Williams, up to the
time of his death, had entire control of the an
imal.
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sHnpwp REMARKS BY KING rHroponr.

SHREwD REMARKS By KING THEoDoRE.-
King Theodore of Abyssinia, in a conversa-
ton with M. Degeau, is reported to have said:
Il know the tactics of European governments,
when they wish to get possession of eastern
territory They first of all send missionaries;
then they send consuls to strengthen the mis-
sionaries; and finally battalions to strengthen
the consuls. am not raiah of Hindostan,
to be bamboozled in that way. Iperter to deal
with the hattalionS first"
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A New Reason 20. ASSExrse CuBA.-Th

A New Reason 70. ANNBxrNa CUBA-The
New Orleans Bulletin advocates the purchase
of Cuba, and in eed of all the West India
islands, on tne ground that it would give Lou
isiana some chance of reviying her sugar cul-
ture. AT present, the system of disciplined
slave labor which prevails in Cuba enables
the planters of that island to raise sugar at
price, with which LOUISIANA haa "a, under the exist
not compete. If Cuba is annexed, slavery
will, of course, be abolished, and then the cost
of sugar production there will be so much in
creased that it may again be raised in the
United States. This is view vi the case
which has not yet struck the public mind of
the North and West.
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WASHINGTON GossIP.- The New York
Worlds special Washington dispatch of yes
terday gives the following rumors:
1t is probable that Gen. Rosseau will be as
signed to the ,mmand of the Third Military
District, vice Pope should he reach Washing
ton in time, but if the order displacing Gen.
Pope is issued at once, Gen. Meade is most
likely to supersede him. W
Gen. Gillem has arrived in Washington
from Mississippi under Gen. Ord's order re-
speeding the great desttution of the white and
colored people in his command. The Freed
mems Bureau, it appears, is unable to relieve
this desttution, and the aid of Congress will
probably be invoked should other means fail
Gen. Ord will probably be directed to dis
arm all persons, black and white, who may
be uulawfully armed. roir ~ tl-a-
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ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNIAN.-Steamsh
Hibernian, Capt. Brown, from Liverpool 18th
and Londonderry 18Th, arrived at this port
yesterday morning, bringing &c cabin and III
steerase passengers. On Sunday, 18th. lat. So
1, Ion. 16 10, passed steamer bound East,
showing blue light We are indebted to the
Purser of the ,Hbernian for English papers.
This is the steamer of which there were re-
ports in Montreal few days since that she
lf.ct
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~.
ARREsT.-A girl giving the name of Jenny
Woodside, haiing from Brunswick, who has
been'living in the family of.Capt. Began, on
Danforth street for about three weeks, was ar
rested by officer Williams Thursday evening
for larceny of $50 in money from Mrs. Began.
1t appears that on Christmas morning Mrs.
B. went to church leaving wallet contain
ing $50 on the table in her bedroom. On re-
turning from church the wallet and contents
were missing. The larceny was charged upon
the girl, but she denied it. Information of the
larceny was then communicated to the officer
and he arrested the girl. In her stockings was
found concealed $31. She had also purchased
a cloak costing $14 and dress costing S12. be-
sides some other articles, which would cover
the whole amount stolen. After her arrest
and the discovery of the money, Jenny ac-
knowledged the larceny and informed officer
Williams where he could find the dress pat
tern and clock, both of which were recovered.
Jenny was locked up for examination.
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Long Sought For ti. 3-lH7iI
C. me ut Last !
Mains Elder Berry Wine,

We take pleasure in announcing that the above
named article may be found Tor sale by all city
Druggists and first class Country Grocers.
AS MEDICINE Mans Wine is invaluable, being
among the best fnot the best, remedy for colds and
pulmonary complaiuts manufactured from the pure
Juice of the berry and unadulterate by any impure
Ingredient, we can heartily recommended it 10 The
sick as MEDICINE.
''ro the days OF the aged it adleth length,
To the mighty II a ldeth Strength "a 10. Il
Ills n balm for the sick, JOY tor The we'll
Druggists and Grnrers buy and sell
MAINS ELDEEBERRY WINE.
nov Of an Swtt
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The REVOLUTION IN YUCATAN.-Llte adj
vices from Mexico represent that the revolu-
ton in Yucatan is assuming large proportions.
The steamship Virginia, which left Vera Cruz
on the 10Th, and Sisal on the 23d ult., arriving
at Havana on the 26th brought news that San
ia Anna had been proclaimed Dictator by tho
revolutionists and was expected hourly to ar
rive from Havana with men and million of
dollars. The fort and town of Sisal were in
the hands of the rebels but the fort was block
AIDED by two Mexican gunboats.9 A number of
officers who formerly served under the EN-
pire had arrived at Sisal from Matamoras.
On the 18th an engagement took place be-
tween the Mexcap gasb9aats age at th In the Vi
cinity Of Sisal was diligently watched to pre-
vent the landing of troops coming from any
foreign country to aid the rebellion. o
When the Virginia left Vera C:uz on the
goth the Mexican steamer Tobasco was ready
to sail for Sisal on the next day with an ex-
petition to restore the authority of the Mexi-.
can government at Sisal. She had on board
five or six hundred men and several pieces of
artillery. .f.- .r..-. ..,. rs ..r.....,-- .
Santa Anna is in Havana, intriguing with
ex-imperialists who are there in great num-
bers. A' 10 --''' '',''''
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BRIToN boasts that over her dominions the
sun never sets. As universally wide is the
fame of American Life Drops spread abroad,
as being the greatest remedy, in the form of a
Pain Killer. ever known to the civilized world
For sale by Crosnan e. Co.
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MARROW rsoApr-Mr s r. ailman q

NARROW EsCAPE.-Mr. 3. b. Gilman, OF
Bangor, one of the returning Caliornians
who was injured by the late accident on the
Boston and Albany railroad, has arrived
home. His injury was slight, though he
merely escaped with his life, as he stood by
the side of the brakeman who was killed. His
leg was caught in the same vice that crushed
to death his fellow. Two or three inches fur
Their advance of the intruding car must also
have crushed him. ~---r,.~-,
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and Vicinity,
New Advertisements this ESay.
NEW ApvERTIsEMESr COLUMN.

NEW Advertisement COLUMN.
Stock holders Meeting E. & n. A. Railway Co.
Agents Wanted.
Board Wanted
Business Changer. T. Mitchell.
Blank Books-Carter g. Dresser.
A Cards. NJ. Bridstreet & Son.
Flour. &e.-Webh, F gg g. freeman.
Ovsters-James Freeman.
Wet Nurse.
Board Wanted. ..a--r
Druggist-C. w. Gilkey.
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THE Emperor of Russia has sanctioned the
proposal of the war minister for the manufac-
ture of breach leaders for the Russian army
and both government and private gun facto-
ries are actively engaged IN preparing the new
arms. An Imperial and Russian deere, has
fixed the introduction of new tariff customs
for 1898
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1. o. OF o. FAT regular meeting of the
Ancient Brothers Lodge, No. 4, Thursday eve
ming, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing term: A. M. Starbird, N. g.; John
F. McCallar, V. G.; 7. G. NJ, N. G.. Cum
mings, Secretary; L. Ii. Morse, Treasurer.
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A GRAND UNION Meeting of the churches
in behalf of the American Board of Foreign
Missions, will be held at High Street Church,
on Sunday evening, at o'clock. The meet
ing will be addressed by Rev. G. II. Wheeler,
missionary from Harpoot, DR.. Selah B. Treat,
of Boston, and Rev. VIM. Warren, of Cor
ham .-' liz
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-12-28

THE people of Hartford, Connecticut, are
happy Dickens and Dolby the magnificent
are going to visit them. 1t only costs $4,000
for single evening. Other places that have
offered only $1,000 are informed that the en-
tertainment cannot be offered for that price.
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/ HEATING CARS BY STEAM.-They have been
running on the Boston & Albany Railroad,
for the last few days, passenger car heated
by steam. The steam pipes run under the
seats and every part of the car is thoroughly
warmed by this new arrangement.
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HENRY j. RAYMOND, Mr.. Greeley's Little
Villain" and the editor of the New York
Times, devotes over two columns of his paper
to an explanation of the motives and objects of
the famous fearful Convention at Philadelphia
in the summer of 1866. The substance of the
whole matter is that Mr.. Raymond is not sor-
~ and that he would 'du it again" ~ tii.
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ToNsoRIAL.-Tanner & Moore, BARRIERS, have
fitted up large and commodious room for the
tonsorial business in the Commercial House,
at the corner of Fore and Gross streets. The
room is very conveniently arranged for this
business, having in it two patent revolving
back chairs, and the proprietors promise q
clean towel, clean mug and clean razor to ev-
cry customer. Shaving 10 cents. n
A MAGNIFICENT NEW YEARS GIFT.-Five
Certificates of the Washington Library Com
pany of Philadelphia, in aid of the Riverside
Institute for educating orphans, costing five
dollars, with the splendid engraving, MAR
riage of Pocahontas," worth at retail, at least
$3.50, and besides each Certificate secures a
present at the Great Distribution of the Com
pany, and an equal chance, thai one or more
of the presents may be worth thousands of dol
lars each. You may rejoice and enrich your
friend, and do good act. Read advertise
ment
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E. G. ANDREWS, at his school book, music
and periodical depot, No. So Centre street, op-
posite Lancaster Hall, has received the Illus
trated and sporting newspapers for the coming
week. All the monthly periodicals are on his
counter as soon as published E-- y
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TO MOTHERS.
Moth, Freckles, and Tan.

The only reliable remedy for those brown Liscolor-
arions the face called Moth Patches Ere ckles and
Tan, is PERRY's Worn AND FRECKLE LoreN.
Pre- Jared only bv DIR. B. G. PERRY, Dermatologist.
40 Bond street New Yark. Sold by all Druggists in
Portland, and els where Beware of inhalation.
November is. M W&S3m
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No other soap manufactured ON the globe
will suds so quick, las SO long, cleanse as
thoroughly, in any process of the laundry or
of housekeeping as the unrivalled Steam Re-
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POSTAL MArrERs.-A mail is now male up
at the Portland Office every. Saturday for Hal
flax and Nova Scotia, per steamer Carlotta
The postage is 10 cents per letter of half ounce,
prepayment optional. w 3~5a III : VI
By the recent postal treaty with Belgium
the Portland Office is constituted an exchange
Office for the United States and North German
mails. The postage on letters to Belgium or
tia Netherlands has been reduced to Is cents
per single rate, and by direct mail to Ham
burg or Bremen to 10 cents.
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Supreme Judicial Court.

CRIMINAL TERM.-BARRows, J, PRESIDING.
FRTDAY.-The case of State vs. Hill. for arson, &C.
cuped all day. The testimony for the State is not
all out. The defence will probably open on Satur-
day. and it is doubtfulif the reaches the jury
Monday
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The Daily and Maine state Pros.

May he obtained at the Periodical Derots of Fes-
:enden Bros, Marquis, Robinson, Colesworthy and
Chisholm Bros, at Boston Depot, and On the train oil
6. M; Curtis, and at 70, tland s. Rochester Depot.
AT BiddetLrd, OF PIlisbury Bros.
At Saco OFF, S. Locke.
At Brunswick, of W. R. Fields
AT Waterville, OF j. s. Carter.
At Gorham of News Agent -
AT Bath of j, O. Sh Nv, tsff~N
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ITCH! ITCH!! ITCH!!!
SERArCu Crp Anon

: OOhxfIV1f NN7HN-HHO 7 :
in from 10 to as hours
Wbeutou's Ointment cures he Itch.
~ heafOu's ON memt cures Salt X heum.
WbeatOn's Ointment cures Teffcr.
Whcafou's Ointment cures Barbers Itch
W henton's Ointment cures Eyeny kind :,
of Humor like Magic, -.
price. so cents a box; by mail, so cents. Address
WEEKS & POTTER, No. 100 Washington Street,
Boston, Mass. For sale by all Druggists.
September 26. eod&w1y
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
SPECIAL NOTICES l
ssW EEBHER''
p Il A N O -!
In addition to our large assortment OF
1900 Piano. ortes, we shalt hereafter keep
Nv constantly on hand
FOUR BuE4ANT SPEOIME g lE &

Weber, Piano !!
Showing tho different styles OF this splendid Instru-
mnnt, now acknowledged to be the Piano Forte of
the country. a'A
rbese Pianos are used EXCLUSIVELY by the two
primo pal Musical Conservatorie> OF New York and
Forte Association of New rk, aft er careful COM
parison with all other first class makers pretending
to excel, pronounce tho weber to be the "Best Pi
ano Forte in America" s..f-.
.. m. STEVENS Il CO.,
AS Mid lie st, Agents f r the State OF Maine.
Dec 6-eod1msN AZ
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DIR. s. $. FITCH'S.
ssE'amily Physician. -

Seventy pages price 25 cents Sent to any ad-
dress No money required until the book is received.
sick Or indisposed. Address DIR. s. s. FITCH, 25
fremont Street, Boston. sN Jan29diy
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THE Directors OF the Leeds 8 Pennington
r. R. have declared dividend of two dollars
and fifty cents per share, payable January LIST
at the First National Bank. kE5&5
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E. M. PATTEN s. Co. will close off to-day at
auction the balance of fur goods aud She field
silver plated ware and cutlery.
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Wet Nurse
Board Wanted.

\ NfBODY desiring to secure the services Of q
healthy Wet Nurse, will hear OF an oppor;unf-
by enquiring at this office.
Dec mber % div ...
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DEPARTURES OF OCEAN STEAMERS.
PASSENGERS.

MIS- Burnett, Miss Burnett Capt Morse, 1t
Kow'ey. ut Came,on, Mr. Huntingtord, + Johns, DR.
II Malker, him6le, w Buchanan. MIR Sau ders
Chandler. NJ Cam, Mr. Grard II Guthrie. and W
Rlult. - : II
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rg-Fwa Page To-ddy-Congress and The
Currency; The Plastic Slate Roofing; Varie-
ties.
Fourth Page-The Wizards Ear.
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The Confessions and Experience of
an Invalid.

DUBLISHFD FOR the benefit, and as CAUTION
i TO YOUNG MEN and others, who suffer from
Nervous nobility, Pr nature Decay OF Manhood,
&c, supplying The Means OF SelfCure. Written by
one who cured hin.self, and sent tree receiving
postpaid directed envelope. Address NATHAN
TEL MAYFAIR. Brooklyn, N. Y. Also irce, by the
same publisher, circular Of ID AISY SWAIN, The
great Poem of the War
lot7d G r2r,c
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CHURCH BUILDING.-Since the close of the
war the Methodist in the United States have
built 1245 chuches an average of II per week.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A G A r. ID .

The subscribers would respectfully announce to
the Merchants, Bankers and Manufacturers OF
Portland, and the State OF Maine, that they will
open on the list Of January next, A BRANCH Of
their
Improved Mercantile Agency in This city.
We would tender our thanks for the generous
patronage heretofore received, and trust that the
INCREASED FACILITIES AFFORDED by having an
flee located here, together with our unremittine
forts to obtain THE LATEST AND FULLEST RE
oRTs OF THE TRADE, may enttle us to the coll
nued confidence OF the public. ~-
j. NJ. BR ADS rREET s. SON
Portland, Dec 9th, 1867. dc2sdst.
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TROUBLE AMONG PERFEorIpNIsys - The
Communists of Oneida Creek, New York,
who the profane call Free Lovers, are in
trouble. They call themselves Perfection
lists" but it seems that they are not free from
the human weaknesses of the worlds people.
A man who has lived with them for the last
six years has sued them for $4,000, the sum he
regards as proper compensation for his ser
vices. When Mr.. Hepworth Dixon. the philo-
sophical Englishman, was in this country, he
studied this sect with peculiar interest and
gave not unfavorable account of the condi-
ton of the community. He represented them
as dwelling in peace and plenty. Even the
great pedestrian, in his march to Chicago,
paused for moment at Oneida Greek to con-
template the blissful scenes Of this modern
Utopia. 1t is said that his "giant intellect"
was almost shaken by the discovery Of teri-
table Isle of the Blest in the midst of the
desert of central New York. But cloud
now rests on the happy community, for 1tiga-
ton is the surest of all possible indications of
hn imperfect and unregenerate nature.
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.
MURDEs AND RIOT IN VIRGINIA.-A For
tress Monroe dispatch of the 25th inst. gives
the following particulars of an unfortunate af-
fair: .-.ss
About one o'clock this p. NJ, Thomas Latti :
mers, Deputy Sheriff OF Elizabeth City county,
who resides in Hampton, had some difficulty
with colored boy some 10 or ~ years old, and
a celOred man came along and took the boys
part. Lattimers was considerably under the
Influence of liquor at the time and after abus-
ing the negro a few minutes, deliberately pull
ed out revolver and shot him through the
head. His wounds were dressed by Dr. Nc
Laughlin, and although he still lives, but little
hopes are entertained for his recovery. Soon
as Lattimers shot the negro he went into his
house and locked himself in.
The news among the freedmen spread rap
idly, and soon crowd of them began to assem-
BILE about Lattimers's house. Some of the
citizens, fearing riot endeavored to quell
The riot act was then read but before it was
finished stones were hurled through the win
dows and rush was made for Lattimers's
house. He endeavored to escape by Jumping
through an open windo ~ bat was met by the
mob and beaten almost to death. He was
saved by interference of two or three colored
men. who carried him through the crowd to
jail. The riot lasted about half as hour, DUR
ing which time the excitement was intense
several persons, non combatants, were in
jured. ,...-r..t .-.,..-.l. .....-..tr -
DR.. Hope is reported to have been shot
while dressing the wounds of a coored man,
but his wound is not serious. As soon as the
riot commenced messenger was sent to the
military post about mile distant, and guard
was at once sent to quell the disturbance.
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LosT.-Ablac and tan Pup, wearing blue
collar; suitable reward if returned to Schlot-
terbeck 81 Co 2t