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Loss OF TUE Bnio TAnaKsr.-Captain Chandler, his
sonyo which was lost at SEQ, srYoi hero yesrdaydn
tn9 schr Yraie from Philadelphia Captain makes tho
sonyis Bar wind from tho BE- On tho 2lst, at Il M.
latitude by observation at0o, At II. longitude by
chronomotor. 1852 steering NE by e; at IL H. Inado
light bearing by w. after Watching II for hall hour
concluded thai was Icd light and supposed It 10 bo
heavily four tinee. tried tho puIaps and worked c
fifteen minutes without sucking when The pumps were
Headed the yes,e for tho Shore when abe commenced
carconin8 over; An sttempt made to cut the
atIed The officers and crow were then compelled to
nto to tho boats having nothing but Whist ih0y stood
At daylight wea picked up by tho schr YrAie 1f Drdye
ton from Philadelphia for Charleston which Ycssol
brought US 70 this port Captain Chandler attributes
and iIutseras Light giving fase appearance. -
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The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-A morning paper con-
tains an account of a swindle perpetrated on
Judge Barnard of this city, by which bogus
diamond broker obtained some $40 900 from
the Judge.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL CON-
vENTION.
The Constitutional Convention to-day recon-
sidered its resolution to meet at 1roy and
voted to accept the offer of the City council
of Albany to meet in its chambers, and ac-
cordlngy has adjourned to meet there Janua-
ry 18th.
CANANpAIGUA, Dec. 2O.-A fire here this
morning destroyed the buildings known as
Hubbell.s block. Total loss $4,000. which is
nearly covered by insurance.
oBsEQUIEs OF THE VICTIMS OF THE LATE RAIL
ROAD DISASTER. --..
BUFFALO, Dec. 20.-Funeral services over
tue uhIecognlzed bodies of the victims of the
iate railroad disaster at Angola will be held in
tne Central railroad depot, Exchange street,
Monday afternoon, at o'clock. Rev. DR.. Lord
and Rev. DIR. Hotchkiss will officiate. The
bodies will be deposited in vault at the For
est Lawn Cemetery, subject to future irspec-
ton or order. A coroner's inquest will be held
on Monday. A correct list OF the personal
effects of the deceased will be kept by the rail
road company.
NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ABANDONED.
The Times says:-"We understand that the
project of starting new morning journal, to
be called the Republic, under the editorial
conduct of Mr.. c. A. Dana, has been aban-
doned. The parties concerned in it have pur-
chased the Sun, one of the Oldest newspapers
in the city. 1t is to be edited, we learn, after
the first of January, by Mr. Dana, and its
place of business will be transferred to the
renovated building formerly known as Tam
many Hall. We understand the price paid for
the Sun was $4,000"
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
Domestic Nj arkets.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Gollon a shade easier; sales
1,soo bales; Middling uplands at 152c. Flour dun
IA 60 Wheat dull and in buyers favor; sales 1900
BUSH; Red Long Island 49, Corn shade EASIER
sales 26, 900 bush. old Mixed Western 37t; yellow
Jersey new 81 a 50. Oats 1c lower; sales 800 o
BUSH; Western s3tc. Beef steady. Pork heavy
and lower; mess 20 80. Lard quiet and steady.
Whiskey quiet. Groceries quiet and dull Naval
Stores quiet; Spirits Turpentine at50t 51tc; Rosiu
go a 90. Petroleum quiet; crude 10l a lie; re-
fined bonded &c. Tallow steady. Freights to Liv-
erpool dull.
BUFFALO, N. Y. Dec. 1s.-Flour dull; sales $50
bbls. city ground Spring at 10 25; 100 bbs White
3d. Wheat lower; sales 5000 bush. Spring at O5;
lots OF 1000 bush. at Is. Oas dull and nominal at
Tic for Western. Rye dull; sales 1000 bush. Wes-
tern ut ] ls. Barley dulI aud unchanged. Mess
Pork held at % so for heavy. Lard dull at 13ic.-
High Wines nominal. Dressed Hogs 81 a &c; none
offered.
CHICAGO, Dec. 20--Flour dull; Spring extras at
500 @ Q co. Wheat quiet and slea v; No. at SO
a so; No. at S1t % SO. Corn quiet and declined
1c sales old at q 85c; new $50 q Sic. Oats easier
sales at 81 9 54le Kye quiet and advanced q SC /;
sales at So "a ST. Barley dull at CT a) IL Pro-
visions quiet and firm. Mess Pork at % 90. Sweet
picked Hams 112c. English meats nominal; Cum
berland &c; short rib sides 1oc short clear do lie
shoulders CSC. Lard active and firm at III "a l2c
Receips-3600 bbs. flour, 1000 bush. wheat, 1000
bush corn II 900 bush oats, 200 hogs. Shipments
00O0 bills -four, 8,5n0 BUSH wheat, 900 bush. corn
CrSo1sSAyI, Dec 20.-Whiskey steady at CSC in
bond. Mess Pork held 20 80 a q 50 forfod and new
MOBILE, Dec. ;S.-Cotton closed quiet and easy
bales. WV
AUGUSTA, Ga. Dec. 1s.-Cotton closed steady a,
| lac Tor Middling
SAVANNAH, Ca, Dec 1s.-Cotton opened steedy
bales; Middlings at 143c
| CHARLESTON, s. G noo 10 cotton-buyer,
| generally out of the market: nyices declined lc
sales zzo paes; receipts li4O bales; Mddng at 14sc
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
VIRGINIA,
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.


RICHMOND, Dec. Coin the Constitutional
Convention to-day resolution was introduced
asking Congress to retain all the volunteer Of
fcers now in the Freedmens Bureau service
in Virginia until the State is reconstructed
After debate, in which it was generally
agreed that the Bureau had proved itself a
beneficial institution but some bad men in it
who ought to be mustered out, the resolution
was defeated-yeas %, nays 40.
The committee reported bill of rights and
two articles of the Constitution. The only
change from the old bill of rights is clause
making allegiance to the United States gov
eminent paramount to the State government.
The bill of rights and the articles of the
Constitution were referred, and the Conven-
tion adjourned to January I'd.
RATIoNs ISSUED TO THE POOR.
The Freedmen's Bureau has issued 5000 ra-
lions from the soup houses to destitute whites
and colroed persons to-day.
NEW REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER.
Arrangements were made to-day for Re-
publican daily newspaper which is to be start
ed here on the 1st of January by Col. A. w.
Sheldon of Keokuk, Iowa.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
Boston Boot and Shoe Marker,

BOSTON, Dec. 10.
In the wholesale trade there is nothing of special
interest to note for the week; the market is
periencing the quiet season, and the demand is only
for small parcels of thick work. Prices Of goods ex-
cept to order, are depI esscd and nominal. Notwth-
standing the disadvantages under which the trade
has labored during the past in buying goods
made from stock at extreme high prices and sell
ing depressed market. masing little or ne profit
on he past seasons business the feeling is buoyan t.
and they are actively prospecting for the spring de-
mand. The wholesale dealers of the city at the
present time are holding but comparatively light
stocks, and have their resources well in hand for
either contraction expansion the prospects for
trade may demand. The manufacturers have SUI
fered considerably during the last seasons trade
from the depression in prices and quite large num-
Der, doing only moderate business, have been
Obliged to suspend operations; those who have held
ON have made as few goods as possible, but are pre-
parng TO execute orders at short notice in the event
of an active demand. With the home and near by
trade, business is quite active, the recent stormy
weather having given our re alters all they can " ell
attend to; another week of such trade will draw on
other branches for supplies Prices of the best quail
tiles are unchanged, and manufacturers hold firmly
for rates of the past fall months The lower grades
OF goods are in very full supp with the retail trade,
and being sold at such extremely low prices that
we are ertain that one from the manufacturer
to the retailer, must sustain loss [Shoe and Leath-
er Reporter, ..tI +
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WASHINGTON.

MOVEMENTS OF MILITARY OFFICERS.
NEW YORK, Dec. 20-Washington specials
state that Gems, Sherman, Sheridan and Au-
CUR have been ordered tc inspect and re-
port the newly revised army regulations
Gen. Schofeld will soon visit Washington
to consult with Gen. Grant.
Gen. Steedman has lett fol New Orleans.
MATTERS BEFORE THE sTAE DEPARTMENT..
The Foreign Affairs Committee of the House
have determined to take RIO action on the ques-
ton of an appropriation tor Alask until they
shall have received the information called for
from the Secretary of State.
The Secretary is also preparing paper on
the rights of American naturalized citizens
which will be sent in at an early day.
COL. PARKER EXPLAINS,
The explanation of the disappearance of
Col. Parker is given by himself to the effect
that he was drugged into sleep at an out the
way hotel by an Indian of the Six Nation
Tribe, OF which Col. Parker is Chief, until after
the day appointed for the wedding. The tribe
want nm to marry one of their Indian girls
The affair is being investigated by Gen. Grant
20 the end that Parker may establish his
olamelessness or else be dismissed from his
staff in disgrace.
THE EXPECTED VETO.
The President did not today, as was ex-
pected, return to the Senate with his objec-
tons the bill striking out white" wherever il
occurs in the laws in force in the District of
Columbia. The ten days allowed by the Con-
stltution for the Preside to send in his veto
Will not expire until tomorrow, when Con-
gress will not be in session, having taken re-
cess until after the holidays.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
MAINS ELDER b ERRY WINE.
nov 81 sN d&wtf % - ID
Head. Throat and Vocal Organs

This Remedy does nots Dry Up,' Catarrh but
LOOS EMS it; trees the hea1 OF all offensive
matter quickly removing Bad Breath and headache;
ailays and soothes and burning heat in Ca
tarrh; is so mild aud agreeable in its effects
that il positiyely frrt-t C~lTfF f1fHI7.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
Rooms to Let,

To Let.
TENEMENT Of iour rooms, No Laia, elite St
i decIs-Ltt
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
Valuable Real Estate at Auction.

ON THURSDAY, December goth, at O'Clock p.
ON.. we shall offer for sale the premises, the
premises, the vau able lot OF land with the build
ings thereon, on Park street, house No 60. 1t Is
TWO and half story Brick House. lhorou .hly and
faithfully built, and is finished from the garnet to
eeuar. Ii has ten finished rooms and basement
III the rear, two cisterns ltering, and barrel
draln running the whole depth % the house; wood
shed stable, AMI an excellent we'll of water in the
yard IT Is pleasantly and centrally located and in
avery desirable neighb Irhood. The lot is about
thlry-sx fee on Park Street, and running back on
the south-eastery line about one hundred aud thir
ly-one Get good house Tor occupancy or invest =
ment. Tile clear. Possession given immediately.
House can be examined between the hours Of II aud
on Monday and Tuesday previous sale, For
plan OF lot anl further particulars, pleIse call ON
tIoneer. II 9 BAILEY
December IS. dtd
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
PENIS YLvANHA
BY AN ELEPHANT

HHUNDEN b1 AN ELEPHANT. =
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 19.-The elepha Mt Ro-
nero was in winter quarters at Hilsborough
when he killed his keeper, Williams. He had
been in an angry mood and was punished by
Williams, who undertook to wash this ami
mails face, when he turned upon him, dashed
him to the ground and thrust his tusks through
his body. Williams only lived an hour. He
belonged to London, Canada, and leaves wife
but no children
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
u. s. M0rSh0J's Sale.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, l...
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
Pursuant to q VeDd: Expo: to me directed from
the Hon. Edward Fox Judge Of the United States
District Court within aud Tor the District of Maine
shall expose and offer for sale at public auction
to the highest bidder therefor the following property
and merchandise, at the time and place within sud
District, as follows, viz:
AT the US APprdissr's Office No. 1873 FORE Street, IN
Portland on Tuesday, the hi ty-frst day Of Deem
Der current, at II O'Clock Il. M; r.s ~
One Tin Still One Copper Worm; Fight Stone
Jugs containing 1G Gallons Of Netc Rum Three Kegs
C -ntdining Eleren Gallons Of New Rum.
The same having been seized by the Collector of
Internal Revenue the First Collec ion district OF
Maine, and ordered to be sold and the proceeds
disposed o: according to law.
Dated at Portland this Seventeenth day of Pc-
cember, A. d 1867. q. lalH.1'
--l.. .. ...r CHARLES CLARK, -
dc17-d15d u. s. Marshal District of Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
Il. M. PATTEN 81 co AuetioHeers,
OFFICE EXCHANGE STREET.
Rich Silver Plated Ware and Cut
lery II hristmas and New Year.

TUESDAY, December oath, at 10 O'Clock A.
" A., fine assortment OF English Plated Waie
and Sheffield Cutlery, Just imported per steamship
MOravian BIZ Thomas shepherd IL consists Of Din
ner Service, Tea sets, Corner Dishes, Dish yers,
Urns, Butter Salvers, Pitchers, take and Fruit bas
kets, Cups, Goblets, spoons, Forks, Liquor an!
Pickle Casters, &c. Also, Pearl and ivory Handled
Table Cutlery. Csrvers, Pickle Forks, &c. Open for
examination Monday afternoon, 23i.
Deoe harf
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
ANA DA.


ADJOU1NMENI OF fAfL1AMENT.
OTTAWA, Dec. 20.-Parliament will adjourn
Tomorrow, probably, until March. 1t is un-
deIstood that government delegation will
visit England during the recess on business
connected with the Inter-Colonlal Railroad
and its Northwestern extension
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21

WILMINGTON, d. c., Dec. ls.-Sririts Turpentine
steady at 45tc Resin firm at SO for common and
so for No. Tar 90. Cotton at 1Stc for Mid
ding.
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 2o.-Cotton active; Middlng
uglands at 15c; sales to-day $500 bales; receipts
oaes exports $50 bales; sales of thek wee $500
bai, exports foreign 223sS bales; coastwise 2S18
oaies stock in port 1O2 500 bales Sugar quiet firm
anu unchanged. Moasses unchanged.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
First National Bank.

THE Stockholders OF this Bank are hereby notified
that their annual meeting for the choice of
Drecto and the transaction of any other business
legally brought before them, will be held the
Bank. on
the fourteenth day of January
next, MT ten o'c ock in the forenoon.
WILLIAM L. GOULD, Cashier.
Portland, Dec. Ii, 1861. iH decI4-dtd
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
New Marriage Guide.

Abuses and Diseases, incident to Youth and Early
Manhood, which create impediments to MARRf-
AGE, with sure means ofreliet. Sent in sealed let
ter envelopes free OF charge. Address DR.. j. Skill
LIN IoUGHToN, Howard Association, Philadel-
phia, Pa. Sept 26-d& w3m sN
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
MASSACHUSETTS,.

DANGEROUS COMPREHENSIVE WEATHER.
BOSTON, Dec 20.-Well executed counterfeit
tens on the National Bank of Commerce. New
York city, are in circulation.
A thick snow storm commenced this noon,
moderating tonight, with indications of rain
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
FOR SALE!

o. Two Bfick Houses in a block of three -,
E#;, Cumberland COIN of Pearl street two sfor;as
with French root, cutters lined with ealyan'
lzed lion, cement cellar foors with brick cisterns
rooms-all above ground-with hard and soft waier
brought in the Internationally built and con-
venieut. WV"
Also block of two houses tborougbIv : nil.
BRICK and convenient; two stories with French roof
hard and soft water brought in the kitchens contain
ing Twelve nnis1ed rooms each, on Myrtle st. For
iuEther particulars enquire on he premises or TO
CHAS. RICHARDSON,
uclSuti1S lar Cumberland ST
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21

To Let.

TENEMENT corner of Salem and Bracket
"A Streets Enquire of =,
dec19itf 144t Exchange Stlee''
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
Part OF a House to Let.

WITH Board, in suits or single, tor Gentlemen
w and their wives, in a very plea ant location
No, 5)SPring street, between High and Park.
December y. dlm%
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
@ O MI MI Il H @ I.AL


NEW YORK, Dec 2O-6 P. M-Money unchanged.
Gold closed at 1891. Sterling Exchange duh at no
"a 1104. Government securities closed strong. Stocks
closed steady except tor Pacific Mail Steamship Co..
which declined 116. Mining shares quiet and un-
changed The business at the Sub-Treasury to-day
was as follows Receipts, $2,1S5872; payments
$.,SO7 1862; balance, 800, 72S,077.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
Moth, Freckles. and Tan.

The only reliable remedy for those brown dscolor-
aons the face called Moth Patches, Freckles, and
Tan, is PERRY's MOTH FREcKLE LorieN.
PREPARED only vDr. b. G. PERRY, Dermatologist
40 Bond street New Yark. Sold by all Druggists in
Portland, and els where. Beware of Inhalation.
November 16, M W&S3m sie53l- il
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
MHSSISS1 PEI,
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE

CURED at Vicksburg last night, at midnight
which destroyed 1900 worth of property,
upon which there was an insurance OF $50, OO0
This makes three incendiary fires in that city
on three successive nights
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
MeP chants National Bank

THE Stockholders in this Bank are hereby noti-
fed that the Annual Meeting, for the choice OF
Directors, and the transaction of such business as
at the Bank, on l''' ii- ta' ',..'r
Tuesday, January 14th 1865. ut 10
o'clock, A. N.
CHAS. PAYSON Cashier.
Portland, Dec. Is, 1867. r dc13-2tawtd
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
Canal National Rank.

THE Arbual meeting of Stockholders of ..Tbs
Canal National Bank of Portland" for The
election OF Seven Directors and for the transaciion
Of any other business that may legally GENE before
Tuesday, the 14th day of January. rs6s,
at Ii O'Clock A. M.
B; G. SoMERBY, Cashier.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
GEORGIA.

THE RECONSTRUCTION CONVENTION.
ATLANTA, Dec. 2o.-Tbe Convention passed
an ordinance to-day to lew and collect q tax
OF one-sixteenth per ceuS. II also requires
the State Treasurer to advance $4,000 to the
disbursing officer of the Convention
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
TROOPS FOR THE PApAL SERVICE.

MONTREAL, Dec. 2O.-A number of officers
belonging to the Canadian volunteer service
have left for Rome to join the Papal army. A
recruiting Office has been opened here with the
object of raising regiment here for the Papal
service. rTefr 2 FN1 s1Trf
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
RatcheIOr's Hair Dva

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world
The only trle and perfect Dye-H armless, Reliable
instantaneous. No disappointment. No ridiculous
tints.1 Natural Black or Brown, Remedies the i'll
effects Bad DYES myigorates the hair, leaving it
soft and beautiful. Tie genuine Is signed william
A. Bachelor. All others mere limitations and
should be avoided. Sold by all Drug gists and Per-
tuners. Factory 81 Barclay street, New York.
EB Beware OF Counterfeit. dc1S Ndlm r
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
ne " PArTEN ~ CO., AurIioucers
OFFICE EXCHANGE STREET.
stock OF Fur Good, Mt auction.

~ and o'clock p. M an oss6 ~ ~ ~ tna ad
medium Fur goods, such as Royal Ermine, Hudson
Fitch and Siberian Squirrel, Mufs, Cares and Boas
Uhildren's Furs, Gloves, Gauntlets, Caps, Collars
&C. Also Fancy Sleigh Robes, Bnt:1oes, Coats &c.
This stoc must be sold without reserve, and IS
worthy the attention Of the public.
har
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
Second National Bank.

11HE Annual Meeting ofStockhoders, of the Sec
l ond National Bank, Portland, FOR the election
of Directors, and any other BUSINESS which may le-
gal'y come before them, will be reid at their Bank
ing room, on Exchange Street,
Tuesday, 18th January next, mt 3 r. M.
Per Order
W: H. STEPHENSON, Cashier.
Portland, Dec 10, 1857. dr13-dtd
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
r. ANNUAL MEETINGS.
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Ocean Insurance Co.
ANNUAL MEETING

T HE Stockholders OF the Ocean Insurance Com
pany are hereby notified to meet nj the Office
of said Company on MONDAY the sixth day of
January A. d. 1868 at three O'Clock P. NJ, for the
purpose otchoosng seven Directors for the ensuing
YEAR. an the transaction Of any other business which
may then be legally acted upon.
Portland, Dec nth, 1867. cci7dtd
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
TO LET.
To Tot

A TENEMENT Ia Franklin Stree, .ort.,,;,c7
"A rooms. Also one on Lincoln 81 containins
rooms. Apply to MT; NJ. LIBBY
Dec 20. eodtf % Franklin st.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
AUCTION SALES.
Choice Groceries at Auction

ON MONDAY, at 81 o'clock P. NJ, at oeace, l6s
~ Fore Street, I shall sell Sugar, Teas, Tobacco,
Cigars, CASTLE and Family Soap, Gerkins, assorted
sizes Lines, barrel Pickles, Worcestershire Sauce,
Canned Peaches, French Mustard, Split Peas, Spic-
es pure Cream Tartar, Vinegar, Brooms Pals TUBS,
rigs, Tamarinds, Mustard, Stove and Shoe Black
ing, Coffee, &C., SC. These goods are fresh and in
good order. r. o, BAILEY. Auct.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
LOUISIANA.
THE nEcoNsrRUCrIoN ooNvENr1os.

. 1'11e01N'h1sOOIIO1N OO1N LNIION.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 2O.-The parties named
as proposing to take the bonds issued by the
convention having denied all connection with
the matter, Judge Cooley in the convention
to-day introduced a resolution repeating Mr..
Blackburn's ordinance authoring the issue of
100000 in bonds, which was referred. 1t is
stated that members of the convention offered
their warrants to brokers for discount, but
could get no takers at any price.
A resolution was adopted yesterday request
ing Congress to pass law ordering that all
the public lands be sold by the United States
Marshal. and under process of the courts be
surveyed and sold in tracts of not more than
100 nor less than 80 acres, and forbidding the
sale of more than one such tract to one indi-
uidl,al or oornorafion
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-21
WAITED.
Information Wanted,

lM1OrEnlsaG lOm w 1mGe0s
AIRS FRANCES SASTROFF, mother OF Stephen
vi G. s. Sastroif. dec., late 18th Me. Vols. - 3
Lewis s. Merrill, late Co. e, 4th N. ii. Vols
Winfield S. Hunter, late private Co. E, SO Mass.
Vols. .,ae-F .-r-5.H
Geo. A. Thompson, late private LIST Maine Battal-
ion, supposed residence st, John, N. B.
Lafayette w. Crosby, late private Co. G, goth Ne.
Vols.
John Kramer. late Co. @, 18th U. S. Infantry.
All of the above named parties will hear something
10 their advantage by sending their address TO Box
IL, Portland, Me. p. o. deci1eod1m