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The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

The Saturday Review, in very selt-satisfac-
tory article upon american Literature"
makes the following very modest assumption;
"The literary taste of America is formed and
its thoughts nodded by the writer's of the Moth
er country; and the growth of distinctive ma
tional literature among nation whose intelli-
gence is as active, whose peculiar bent is as
marked, which has as definite and singular
. an individuality as any in the world, has thus
There is very little that is American about
American books, if we except certain blemish-
es of style, certain slovenliness of grammar
and clumsiness of expression, derived from
the colloquial idioms Of the country and these
are wanng tine
ton Irving are only English writer's who hap
pen to publish in America; Poe's eccentricities
are rather individual than national; Cooper is
American in little but his choice of subjects"
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

Inc London Engineer does not think the At
"a ,an'lc cables will be serviceable much longer.
on a" long the Atlantic cables will last before
ton 1 Wa occurs is matter of some specula-
without an Ss astsnshed if years pass
would SEEM be possible if carefully perfor%,d !.
put the fate OF the Algerian cable. of erant,,I,
similar pattern, and which has been ent ariy
Marn01 t5a must to any rejecting mind be
remain forever in such condition as to ADM MOI
of repairs, while the sudden failure OF cables in
deep water-as if broken by their own weipbt
and decay at the edge of the submarine preci-
pices-must give little hope of that perpetual
security in deep water which has so often, as
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

So universal has been the distribution of his
portrait by the medium of the fractional cur
rency, and so admirably did photographer and
engraver do their work, that no one who has
been the posessor of twenty-five cents need ask
his neighbor to point out Senator Fessenden.
During all the time that 1 have spent in the
Senate galleries since the organization of the
Fortieth Congress- Mr. Fessendea has not once
risen to speak; SO I can tell you little more
about him than do the twenty-five cent pieces
aforesaid. Always at his post like a faithful
legislator as he is, wide awake to all that is
going on, frequently moving about the chamber
as if from the physical necessity of nervous
organization, ever the personifcation of digni-
ty and stately gentlemanhood, he impresses the
spectator at once as the realization of the ideal
of the American Senator, venerable yet full of
energy, ardent yet never lacking in prudence,
with an equal devotion to the cause of the I'm
ion and to the cause of humanity of which the
nation should be at once the champion and the
example. Washington correspondence Travel
Jo1,
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

A COMPLETE MANUAL OF ENGLISH LITERA-
TURE. By Thomas B. Shaw, NJ A., with a
sketch of American Literature, By Henry 7.
Tuckerman. New York: Sheldon & Co.
A very valuable book, one which will be
found extremely useful as reference for the
scholar, and which also contains vast amount
of Information, interesting to the general read
er. 1t gives brief but quite comprehensive
history of Literature in England and America,
tracing its progress from its remote dim dawn
to the widespread brightness of its present
day; and it contains carefully prepared ac-
counts of the lives and writings of all who have
from time to time been prominent as writers;
or who have exercised a controlling
influence over the literature of their
period. To these longer papers are
added, in the form of "Notes and Ilustra.
ton" brief sketches of an immense number of
less conspicuous laborers in the literary field:
the whole constituting the most complete and
copious manual of information in relation to
the literature of the English tongue with
winch we are acquainted. 1t should make
part OF the reference library of every student
Short & Loring have it for sale.
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18
Collector Smythe,. of New York.


"Dixon," the author of the Boston Advertis-
er's specials from Washington, in his letter of
Friday, says: l '''-
i, The affairs of Mr.. Smythe, the collector, and
the New York Custom House, occupied the at
tention OF the House nearly all day, and if
omytne Is not of thicker skin than ordinary
nortais, he will have some very unpleasant
SENSATIONS when he reads the report of Mr..
~ speech. The matter came nm on
MI. IL uipurd's motion to order the annoint-
with instructions to continue the invest;aat;o1'
begun at the last session, and especialIu !" go
slder the explanatory cards recently nybI;sI.as
by Mr. Smythe. Mr.. Hulburd's exnosa s nrea
even more damaging to the collector tba, Vas .i
report he made in the closing hours ~ tSn In, .ne
Congress, for he brought out some e vae iast
heretofore suppressed for prudential rassn moe
This showed how Mr.. Smythe bought ,,n n'n
of the stenographic reporters employed hp one th
committee in February, and so got a COW vn Of
the evidence against him, and indicated same.
thing very like bribery on his part. Mr.. Hui
burd also paid his respects to Messrs. Doolittla
and Patterson, and had something to say about
Mr.. Smythe's relations with the Presidents
family, The committee was ordered and was
then directed to consider the question of bring
ing IN bill of impeachment against Mr.
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18
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From the POrtland Ad1erti.sr. Ian . =,

The Daily Press appeared yesterday morning IN an
enlarged form. 1t 70 now fully equal Ia size 10 any
daily paper in New England. In the arrangement
OF reading matter it has returned to the original stye
which we think quite an improvement in its appear
ance.
Its news is judiciously and carefully selected and
general culture aud literary taste eharacterzes its
contents As good faInily newspaper it has no sn-
perior; and while Mr.. Lincoln occupies the city ed
itors chair there will be lack Of local news AZ IL
is generally acknowledged in that department he has
no equal in the State.
The enlargement argues a prosperous business at
least for cur contemporary, and we hope 1t viii never
be found necessary to eTlrta the dimension. OF his
enterprising and respectable sheet
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

CONCERT Our readers will not forget the
concert of the popular Scotch balladist, Mr..
Kennedy, which comes off this evening, at
Deering Hail. According to all accounts,
those who attend will truly enjoy an hour or
two of Scottish minstrelsy. Everywhere these
entertainments of Mr.. Kennedy have been
given, the greatest enthusiasm has been man
ifested, and his vocal illustrations of the ma
tional fninstrelsy of Scotland are pronounced
superior to anything of the kind before offered
Secure your seats early to-day at Paine's mu-
oic ctora
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

b THEATRB.-Active preparations are being
made by the managers for the opening of the
theatre at Deering Hall on the LIST of April.
We are assured that a stock company has been
formed, whose equal, for talent, has not appear
ed in Portland. New scenery and mechanical
arrangements are to be added, and every eff
fort will be made to make the theatre what it
should be, credit to our city, and one well
worthy of the patronage of its ci items. Such
. theatre will be well patronized.
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

FOREIGN ExPoRTs-The total value of for
eign exports from this port last week amount
elk to 1927 ,47391. Included in the shipments
were 1859 sugar box shocks, 2, $50 shocks and
heads, 100 empty casks, 10000 hoops, 700 bdls
do, 65,47S # lumber, 1928 lbs lard, $50 pkgs
do. 1860 lbs butter, 14S pkgs do, 10000 lbs
cheese, 1906 lbs bacon, II bxs hams, 10, 401 lbs
beef, 80 bdls leather, 1854 lbs ext hemlock,
1850 lbs wool, 270 lbs wooden goods, 64,1O9
bush oats, 1900 brls oatmeal, 197,O27 lbs ashes,
box bedding 1869 .brls flour, IA sewing ma
chimes, 1876 gross matches, 7S5 brls potatoes, 35
brls vinegar, q pkgs sundries.
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18
THE STEAM FIRE Pnoor sApr.-The propri

THE STEAM FIRE PROOF SAFE.-The propri-
etors of Sanborn's Steam Fire Proof Safe have
opened store No. 60 Sudbury street, Boston,
where samples may be seen, inquiries made
and orders given. Arrangements are making
with manufacturers to produce the Safes and
the Trunks for the market as soon and as rap
idly as possible. Orders will be put on file and
filled as they are received; "first come first
served: Call for or address E. d. Draper,
Treasurer, or P. F. Jones, Secretary, No. 60
Sudbury street, Boston, Mass. in & 8,f4
Boston, March IL, 1867. mar13-eod2w
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-The lot of land
corner Of Congress and Franklin streets, be-
longing to the estate of the late Charles B.
Beckett, and containing about 5000 square feet,
was sold at auction on Saturday, and was pur-
chased by Mr.. L. D. Cole, for $4,000, subject to
mortgages for $3.50. 1t is one of the most val
liable lots ON Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18
From the Bangor WhiQ.l

Inc Portland Press was enlarged on tie let Of
osnuA,y 20 about the size of the Boston Daily Post
and Adver tiser-whieh are our largest New England
GAINES and 1t now makes very handsome appear
ance' Ihls evidence OF prosperity the part Of so
good and reliable paper the Press Is gratifying.
IL shows, too that Portland has lost nothing OF vgor,
enterprise resource by the great ire, but that its
course is still onwardthat Its business Is in fact in
creasing, notwithstanding the apparent calamity Of
last year-and that its promise of commercial great
ness is certain to be fulfilled. The Press Is among
the best of the New England papers, and its present
appearance is credit TO the State.
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18
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Jones, Boston for Philadelphia; Mary Lunt, from
NeweWnaypoft tor do; G Hertz Gray, Kockland for
In port 18TH barques Ada Carter, s w Belbrook
orlgs foiledo, Edith, Union, Clara Brown. Para
gon, VIM Mason, Colorado York r. & tiassaii
IL Blossom ,RoleIson; sshs Senator Grimes, VIM
Mary Louise, Fanny Heating, j Austin. StenSen,
= Woodbury.. May, Young, Addie Murehie,
BOSTON-Ar 18th, schs Charlotte Ann, Chandler:
Gea WASHINGTON. Miller; Uncle Sam, Spear, and
Clara Jane, Nash Rockand.
Cid 15th barque Almira Coombs, Wilson, Sagua ;
brig Nigretta. Showers, Cardenas; sch ST. Stevens,
Small, Portland.
Old 18th. schs Fairfield, verriIl, fremont; Look
Ar 10th, sch J Baker, Barberick Portland.
Below. Drig Fred Bliss. from Galveston.
CID 10th, snip st Albaus, Pike, st John, NIB; John
Sidney. Bartlett. New Orleans; B Gilchrist Watts,
Savannah; brig j w wooiruff, Raynes. New Lon
don, 70 load or Wilmington schs Pennsylvania,
Hutchings, Bridgeport CT.
GLOUCESTER-Ar 18th, sch Martha Howe,
Pierce. Southport.
,NEWBURYPORT-Ar1 18th, sch Cornelia. Alley,
Maehias. - ~
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DOMESTIC PORTS.

Thatcher, New York. 20
Sid 18th inst, ship Buena Vista, Ayres for Hong
MOBILE Ar 9th, brig Ocean Wave, squires, New
York.
Cid 14th ship Star of the West, Perry, Liverpool.
KEY WEST-Sld It'll, barque Annie, Leland, tim
Matanzasl for New York.
SAVANNAH-Ar lith brig Ellen Bernard Bur
CESS, Woods Hole: schs Carrie Heyer Poland, New
York; w 9 Bartlett, Bartlett, Philadelphia
C ga i1th, brig w DrisSo' Eaton, georgetown.
horn, Baltimore; sch Edwin Allen, Corson, Phila-
Sid ith ship ,WnnthsSSp for verp0o brig
FORTRESS MONROE7Sld 18th, sch n E Clark
from Norfolk for Portland.
Ships Forest Eagle, and David Brown, from Callao
SID I'm the Capes 18th inst, brig Gen Marshall, for
BALTIMoRE-Ar 18th, sch Sylvan, Blanchard,
st John, PR. '' N'
Ar 1lth, sch 3 Litchfeld, Pilsbury, Fall River.
Sid 18th, brig Fanny Butler tor Cai6arien
PHILADELPHIA-Cld 18th, barque Union, Mer-
riIl. Marselles. -
CID 18th, sch 2 L Adams, Nickerson, Portland.
CD iath, brig Premier, Crowell, Barbados.
NEW YORK-Ar 18th, barque Arthur Kinsman
Means, Havana, Is days; brig Nellie Gay Gay Car
denas; sch Juliet, Snow, Elizabethport tor Provi-
Ar 18TH, barque Rose NJ, CBrj Herman, Matanzas
sehs Mary Patten, Cummings: Arroyo; Union Saw
yer, Ponce; HOratio Nichols Brown Cedar KEYS.
Cid 18th. ship Midnight, Brock tor Hong Kong:
barques 0tago Tay lor, Cape Town, CGH; Thomas
rope, iscndIusoH, MOnrOVla; PatmOS, Vaughn for
Caf1aO; brig POnvert, Allen Gibara; scls arthur
Burton Frohock, New Orleans j Clark, Fowler,
PROvIDENCE-Ar 10Th, briggs Jessie Rhynas.
Pendleton, and Maria W Norwood, Wa shburn, New
Orleans. Wv
Ar 10th, schs II Pool, McFadden, and Cameo.
Elwell, Elizabethport.
Sid 10th, scn Ontario. verrill New York.
FALL RIVER-Ar 18th, sch Warren Blake, Me-
servey, Darien Tor Providence.
EDGARTOWN-Ar 14th, brig Henry Leeds Hig
gins, Norwalk. CT, for ROckland
HOLINESS HOLE-Ar 18th, briggs William Mason
Wyman, Cienfuegos tor Boston; Colorado, Brown
Port a9 Prince fol do; S HasseT StspIes. and G
YORK, YORK, Sagua for Portland; Robertson Scott,
charleston tor Boston; Lucy A Blossom Lee, Eliza
bethport for Boston; schs Cyrus Fossett Harding
Mlragoane ior do; stephen Woodbury., Woo bury,
Bucksviiie, sc. for Searsport; j b Austin, Davis,
Philadelphia tor do;, John Griffin, Cobb do for do;
Mary Louise, Hamilton Baltimore for Portland; A
Murchie. Roberts, New York for Calais.
SD, brgs Henry Leeds, N Showers, Fred Bliss,
Hattie Emery, Mary Roosevelt. 80
Ar 18th, schs c Young, Hume, Cenfuegos for
Portland; Chase, Collins, Cardenas for Camden;
Planet, from New York for Castine; Nellie Paine.
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18
BoGATzKYs GOLDEN TRrAsupv Na,u vorI,
Robert Carter and R.n4IaTS-, ANoW 1oiA

b0GATzkYs GOLDEN TREASURY, New York:
Robert Carter and Brothers. O''..''''''
A collection of biblical texts, accompanied
by brief essays thereon, either in exposition of
their meaning or intended to bring home and
enforce the duties which they suggest. Thew
are three hundred and sixty-five in number
arranged and dated for each day of the year
and are followed, at the foot of each page, by
appropriate hymns, and at the close of the vol
ume by various prayers adapted to particular
occasions. The whole is comprised in pretty
compact little volume which may be carried
in the pocket, and which will be found an in
structive and consoling companion in vari-
ETY. OF moods and circumstances. II. Packard
has it for sale.
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

MISUNDERSTANDING morning the breeding
of the horse of d. 7. Chase, Esq, broke and
the animal started down Danforth street at
furious pace. Mr.. Chase's son, who was dri-
wing, finding that he could not control him,
threw himself from the sled and thereby escap-
ed injury, as just below Maple street the sled
was wrecked, and the horse being freed from
it kept on at the same pace until he reached
the store of Chase Brothers, on Commercial
CTR
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

OCEAN STEAMERs.-Steamship Nova SEQ
tan, Capt Wylie, sailed from this port for Liv-
erpool about o'clock Sunday morning. She
has a full cargo and 20 passengers.
Steamship North American, Capt Kerr, will
sail from this port for Liverpool next Satur-
day. f -t" a @
The Moravian is the steamer due at this port
from Liverpool 4his week. tt.
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

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. Patricks supper at their
hall, on Fore street. Members can obtain their
tickets of the Committee of Arrangements.
1,,ar1e-Of lfAtrl
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

10 MORE RoaUFRY.-Friday night the eating
saloon of Messrs. Hay & Perry, on Federal
street, was entered by unlocking the door that
leads up stairs and then breaking panel in
the side door leading from the saloon. The
money drawer was rifed, and quantity of CT
gars, tobacco, &C., stolen, all of the value of
about 800. 1t is evident that we have among
US gang Of villains, and it is to be hoped that
at the meeting of the City Council this eve
ming the police force will be increased SO that
tho heats NAV he shortened 3Hl
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

M r. PRESCOTr'S long experience in the Inter-
Frands" having charge of all cases of violation OF
the Revenue Laws, his familiarity with Department
officers throughout the country, will enable him to
be peculiarly successful in making speciality of all
matters pertaining to the Revenue Laws. He will
attend to claims tor Drawback, Abatement, Refund
ing, and for the recovery of penalties paid by way OF
compromise. He will advise parties as to the man
ner of making returns in accordance with law, or as
to obtaining decisions from the Department at
Washington, and will defend in of alleged vio
aon of the law in regard to taxes, penalties GRIM
inal offences.
Mr.. Prescott will practice before the various De-
partInens at WASHINGTON, the Supreme Court of the
U. S., and the Court OF Claims.
For the speedy transaction of business Counsel of
high standing, residing in New York, ST. Louis Gin
cinnat and Washington, are associated with him.
jan28eOd3m .fT
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

The STORM.-The snow storm that COM
menced in Washington Saturday morning ex-
tended North, reached this city about o'clock
Sunday morning. 1t continued showing here
all day, and into the evening of Sunday. Sew
eral inches of snow have fallen, but it is ex-
ceedingly light and the sun will soon sweep it
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world.
The only true and perfect Dye-Harmless, Reliable
tints. Natural Black or Brown. Remedies the ill
effects of Bad Dyes. Invigorates the hair, leaving
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and should be avoided. Sold by all Druggists and
Perfumers. Factory 81 Barclay street, New York.
e Beware of a 0unterfeit.
November 10, 1866. d1ysn tt.
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18
DEPARTURE OF OCEAN STEAMERS
M A RINE N EWS
PORT OF POR TLAND i.
Saturday, March 16.

Saturday, March 16.
ARRIVED.
Ship Ocean, tNorw, Torjusen, Boston, to load for
London.
Ship Kate Troop (Br) Croker, Boston, to load for
Glasgow. tt'
Brig Lady Franklin, (Br) Morrison, Boston, to load
Sch MP, (Br) Patterson, Providence, to load for
st John. NIB. @ @
Sch Westover, Cousins, Boston, to load for Cuba
Sch Henry Croskey, Racket, Boston, to load tor
Savannah.
Sch L Stevens. Small, Boston,
Sch Texas, Day, Boston.
Sch Convoy, Cook, Boston for Calais Ea
Sch Alligator, Collins Boston Tor Calais
Sch Gen Kleber, Turner, Newburyport.
Sch Jas Pool. Pnkham, Bo tlbay.
Sch King Fisher, Hodgdon, Southport.
Sch Choctaw, Carlow, Calais Tor Boston.
CLEARED 3. 4i
Hugh q Andrew Allan.
steamer Franconia Sherwood. New York-Emery
g. Fox.
Barque Mary Fox, Ross, Matanzas-Ph inney &
Sch Alhatross, Crockett, waldoboro Eestern
Packet Co. "a
Sunday, March II.
ARRIVED.
Barque Norton Slower, Tot HarpswelD Slower, Ma
Barque Fannie, (of searsport) Carver Matanzas
9th ult. III lrt sYlrt--.-! .lll1 !
Brig Clara Brown, lot Freeport) Brown, Banaire
Brig Eta NJ Tucker, tof Portland, Tucker, Carie-
mas Ii DAYS Spoke 10th, South Shoa Lightboat, all
well; 18th, off Portland Light, Mr. E M Eastman
while attempting to board us, capszed his boat !;
tackled ship and got out boat and picked him up.
When taken on board he was so chilled that he could
not help himself. - .,.1ss.ssa 80
Brig Mary Roosevelt, (of Richmond) Farnsworth,
Cardenas 21st ult 4a
Brig Hattie 5 Emery, (of PortlaEd) Fits Saoua
via Holmes Hole.
Brig G York, (of Portland) York, Sagua LIST inst
MI Br rig masss tof Belfast Staples, sagua 2sd
Brig Gepsey Queen, tof Portland) York, Sierra
Moreno 9th ult. :.
Brig Poledo, (sr) Plummer, Matanzas 10th ult
via Holmes Hole.
Sch Julia Baker. Baker, Baltimore.
Sen Jos Baxter, Baxter, Philadelphia.
Sch VIM Penn, Phillips, Beverly, seeking.
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IMPORTS.
Brig Clara Brown-siOo bbls salt, t

BONAIRE. Brig Clara Brown-3iOO bbls salt, to
Stevens 81 Co.
CARDENAS. Brig Mary Roosevelt -4s2 hhds &c
ties molasses, to j 3 Brown & Sons.
Brig Eta M Tucker-549 hhds Al ties molasses, to
Churchill Browns & Manson. tsl4LiL4A
MATANZAS. Barque Fannie-313 hhds molasses,
34S hhds &c boxes sugar, to j Redpath
Barque Norton Stover-i60 hhds 30 ties molasses,
j Blown & Sons 10 hhds sugar, l6 hhds molssses
&C bbls honey order; bbls oranges, order; 2 bbls
mola ses, master; 1 Dbl do, + + Allen.
Brig Polledo-398 hhds Sc ties molasses. 60 hhds
sugar. to Isaac Emery. 1irf t--"Nrt y
SIERRA MORENA. Brig Gipsey Queen - $50
hhds 1913 ties fnolasses, to Thos Asencio q Co.
SAGUA. Brig III s Emery-505 hhds 2S ties mo-
lasses. to order; 8 bbls do, master.
Brig YOrk-4t4 hhds 273 bbls molasses, to Geo
Hunt.
Lord; bills do, master.
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18
From the Portland Transcript. !

The DAILY PRESS begins the new year much an
arged IN size we glad to such an evidence OF
the prosperity OF this excellent journal The Press
mas swung around the circle another arrangement
OF It's editorial and news matter; after ALL the old
second anu third page arrangements presenting edi-
torias and news together was the best
The Portland daily press., 1867-03-18

THE PREss.-The crowded state OF our columns
last week prevented from noticing the enlargement
and re-arrangement Of the columns OF the Daily
fress, Which in its present enlarged form, and with
leading journal OF Maine and equal to any in New
England; especially when taken into consideration
the amount OF interesting reading matter that 10
daily furnished for the money.
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PASSENGERS.

In the Nova Scotian, tor Liverpool - d A Gen
Testing, Mrs Testing, child and infant. Cbas Stin-
son, w A Benson, j III Hall. Silas Award, W j
Bates, Mr. Sabiston Lewis, Thos Russell, Mr. and
Mrs Tstehell, and two children, and five 9TH
ers, names unknown. #H ier