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The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-05-09
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COUNTY OFFICERS.
President Judge-R. G. White.
Additional Law Judge-Henry W.
Williams.
Associate Judges-E. G. Schult2e,
Jesse Kyler.
District Attoruey-L. j. Blakely.
Sherif-James A. Malone.
Prothonotary, &c.--G a. Rathbun.
Treasurer-James Coyue.
Co. Superintendent-James Blakcly.
Commissioncrs-William A. BY, j,
W. Taylor, Louis Vollmer.
I Auditors-Clark Wilcox, Byron J..
Jones, Jacob McCauley.
TINE OF HOLDING COURT.
\ Second Monday in January,
4 Last Monday in April.
First Monday in August.
First Monday in November.
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The Portland daily press., 1867-01-25

= The Portland Press was enlarged on the LIST of
January to about the size of the Boston DAILY Post
and Advertiser-which are our largest New England
dailies and 1t now makes very HANDSOME APPEAR
ance This evidence of prosperity on the part of so
1t shows too That Portland has lost nothing OF vgor
enterprise or resource, by the great fire. but that lis
course Is sun onWardthat It's business is in fart in
creasing, Notwithstanding the apparent calamity Of
last year-and that its promise Of Commercial great
ness Is certain tS be fulfilled The Press is among
the best OF me New England papers, and its present
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WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
No Second Term for Presi-
dent and Vice President.
New Pacific Railroad Scheme.
The New Reconstruction Scheme
AMNESTY AND SUFFRAGE.
NEW YoRK. Jan. "a

NEW YORK, Jan. "a
A Washington dispatch says the judiciary
Committee have changed Senator Wade's
amendment to the Constitution, making the
President Ineligible for the second term and
will report it so as to provide that no President
or Vice President shall be eligible for re-elec-
ton to either of those offices.
Mr.. Ashley is busily engaged i'm accumulat-
ing evidence for the impeachment of President
Johnson
A new draft upon the Treasury has been or
gained in a scheme to construct railroad
through Texas and Mexico to the Pacific with
enormous grants of land and issue of Govern
ment bonds.
There are in the District of Columbia. Alex
andria, Fairfax county, Va and five counties
in Maryland, 126 freedmen's dav and ni"ht
schools, 143 teachers and 6039 scholars
Gen. Thomas has arrived in WASHINGTON to
give an account of affairs in his Department
Gen. Sheridan is expected soon.
Since last November the leading politicians
North and South, Republicans and Democrats
and ex-retels alike, have been at work on a
plan whereby the differences between the North
and South and between the Executive and
Legislative branches of the Government would
be satisfactorily adjusted. Suffrage and am
nesty forms the basis of the proposition. For
instance if South Carolina will adopt the Mas
sachusetts suffrage franchise the President is
willing to issue proclamation of amnesty to
all who approve of it. The people of South
Carolina, blacks as well as whites, can elect
loyal representatives to Congress, and Congress
can determine on their admission. The adj
ministration is seriously considering this prop
Osition --
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Connecticut Republican State
COnUe71tiOn.
RE-NOMINATION OF COVER
NOR HAWLEY.
X SOLUTIONS &c.
Il K $ BUTTONS, SC.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Jan. "a.
The Union Republican State Convention met
at Music Hall this morning There were about
400 delegates present. Hon. f, X. Foster. of
this city, was chosen President, Hon. Joseph r,
Hawley was re-nominated for Governor by &C
clamatIon, and Oliver HI. Perry for Lieutenant
Governor, also by reclamation after one ballot.
Al AN informal vote was taken for candidate for
Secretary OF State. William T. Elmer of Mid
dleton, received 161 votes, and David b. Booth
81. The Convention then adjourned until 2
O'clock p. M.
afternoon Session.-The Convention met at Q
o'clock in the afternoon, when Mr.. Elmer re-
ceiyed the nomination. Hon. Henry G. Fow-
Ter, OF Hampton, was chosen candidate for
Treasurer, and Hon. Leman w. Cutler of Wa
tertown, for State Comptroller. if
Gen. .. s. Terry, of Norwolk, from the COM
mi mIttee on resolutions, reported the platform.
mhe General re- on his appearance, was greeted
eleven resolutions. The first congratulates the
people on the result of the fall elections. The
second declares in favor of impartial suffrage.
Inc fourth advises n tariff to protect American
productions, and favors a reduction OF the taxes
The fifth favors rigid economy in the expen-
ditures of the State. The sixth advises legis-
latlon for the relief of the workingmen. The
seventh favors more strict enforcement of the
saiutary law concerning the employment of
children IN the factories The eighth extends
sympathy to Crete, Ireland and Mexico. The
nlheth declares that the malignant spirit of the
late Democratic Convention, its attempt to re-
new civil war, and its sanction OF reasonable
utterances, deserve the condemnation of every
lover of the Union. The tenth pays a tribute
to the Union soldiers and sailors who served in
the army and navy during the late rebellion
The eleventh recommends the nominations to
the people of the Commonwealth.
General y. ). Terry was called to speak, and
addressed the Convention for halt an hour,
eongratulating them the victories in the
past and urging them to work manfully in the
future He spoke on the issues of the day, and
would be secured until suffrage had been ex-
tended throughout the Union to every man
without regard to color. His remarks were
greeted with enthusiasm, and on taking his
seat three cheers were given him.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted
after which Hon. John T. Trumbull, of Ston-
ington, addressed the Convention in a short
amusing speech.
At the close of Mr.. Trumbull's remarks the
Convention adjourned sine die. Every one
was fully satisfied with the results of its pro-
ceedings .
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r. YeIverton-Thc Bnnk OF North Amer
lea.
NEW YORK. Gan. a.
An engine with twenty employees ON board,
was thrown from the track on the Long Island
Railroad, near Jamaica yesterday, one man,
James Mclaughlin, being instantly killed, and
another, the engineer, was horribly and per-
haps fatally mangled. tf4
fire occurred this morning at No GO Walk
er Street, occupied by G.. Tremier hats and
caps. Loss $4,000 Supposed to have been
caused by an incendiary.
The two women who crossed the East river
on the ice yesterday, were Mrs. Henry Ward
Beecher and Mrs. Moses S. Beach, wife of the
proprietor of the Sun. They had a very narrow
escape
John P. Yelverton, the highly respected
President of the Bank of North America died
this morning, being seized with .apoplexy last
night, in consequence of the excitement grow
ing out of the losses of the bank by the failure
of Myers & Co.
Relative to the matter Of the Bank of North
America the following is published: There is
not the least suspicion attaching to the probity
of Mr.. Yelverton, who engaged the confidence
of his associates and the board of directors
The directors of the bank make the following
statement: That there has been no defalca-
ton, but the bank suffers by over draft of q
prominent broker of this city. The entire sun
lost and the surplus of the bank will not be
impaired more than one-half A meeting Of
the board will be held and the books exam
ined. A statement signed by the officers of the
bank will be published, giving the loss sustain
ed, together with the amount of the accumu-
| lated surplus of the bank.
AT eight o'clock this morning two cars were
thrown from the Hudson River Railroad track
near Hyde Park Miss Carrie Griswold, O
Edmond, N. Y, sustained fracture of tn,
| spire. Mr.: Dickenson proprietor OF the syria
| cuse Hotel, was cut in the face, and som,
| twenty others were much cut and bruised.
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WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON Jan. "a.
The National Academy of Science is in ses-
sion at the Capitol, Prof Henry in the chair.
Distinguished scientific gentlemen from all
parts OF the country are present To-day is
devoted to the reception and reading of reports
OF different scientific subjects.
The report of j. Ross Browne, special Com
missioner of States and Territories west of the
Rocky Mountains, gives the estimate of the
product for 1866 of gold and silver at $106, O00,-
900 from California, Montana, Idaho, Colorado,
Nevada, Oregon and other sections.
The Spanish Government is understood to
have receiver very kindly overtures of the Sec
rotary of State for mediation in the South
American war. That Government, however
had no official information of the result of the
previous tender of mediation made by Great
Britain and France.
The Committee on Banking and Currency
agreed to-day to report to the House Mr.. Ran
dalls bill to create a sinking fund and retire
the national currency. The vote in the com
mittee was five for and three against the bill.
1t is understood that Gen. Grant has order
ed the requisite military assistance asked by
Gen. Ordel to be sent to Arkansas.
Maj. Gen. Howard has issued circular to
Assistant Commissioners, that no fees o.
charges will be exacted for services rendered
in connection with contracts with freed peopl,
and employees. All labor contracts are to b,
in writing.
Gen. Huyck, late President of the exploded
Merchants National Bank, has been commit
ted to Jail in default of bail in the sum of $40,
600.
Speaker Colfax's reception tonight was at
tended by large and fashionable assemblage
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: HAVANA AND MEXICO.
M0cinsitiaaa Returning to
the Capital.
SMALL POX AT MATANzAs

NEW YORK, Jan. "a.
The steamship Eagle, from Havana. has INST
arrived She brings the following news. jazz
Hdodnd Jan. 19.-News from Mexico tn the
9TH INST, has been received.
Maximilian was ON his wav IN Maxico from
Puebla way " HieAioo iioi'
Secretary. 80. "pp''
Inc revolutionists under Garcia de la Cade-
ia nad been defeated by Leon.
Most OF the towns of Yucatan have sent to
! the capital manifestations of joy at the return
OF tge Commissioner
The famous guerrilla Caneva has been killed
near Orizaba.
A dispatch had been received from Mramon
dated San Juan del Rio, saying all We're march
ing with enthusiasm, We're well received and
that more recruits had Joined him than he had
arms for.
Proclamations have been affixed on the street
corners in Mexico calling on the citizens 10
meet and welcome Macmillan.
Inc evacuating French troops from San Luis
Potosl arrived at San Miguel Alfonso on the
LIST inst. Rivas Paacias was Obliged to
abandon Tenancugo on the I'd. He attacked
Ioluco and was repulsed.
Alvarez had triumphed over the enemy at
Zapatlan. e4- IlI
The Fort of San Carlos at Perote is still in
the hands of the Austrians
Inc panic IN Havana is passed. The banks,
with one exception, have resumed payment
There is no abatement of the small pox at
Matanzas. There were seventy-.hree new
cases ON the 10TH The Government was fore
ing the people to become vaccinated.
NEW ORLEANS JAM d
The latest Mexican news states that Maxi
milan had consultation with his council and
ministers, Bazaine and Castleman, at Hacien-
ia de IaIa The result was not definite
The Liberals were still advancing towards
the capital.
A desperate attempt was being made by the
lmperiallts to maintain MACMILLAN on the
throne after the departure of the French.
News from Vera Cruz to the 10Th inst. states
that the French transports had arrived, and
We're to depart in few days with troops. A
regiment of Egyptians had already gone on
board the French mail steamer.
The French and Mexican flags were both
flying over the Vera Cruz Custom House and
forts. IH
The Liberals were encamped within twelve
miles OF the city. Hostilities had not--com-
menced
A train with 100000 had reached VefaCruw
from the French for Macmillan.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. "a
Advices from Colima to the 18th inst by the
steamer Constitution, say the city is still in
possession of the Imperialists.
Guadalajara was evacuated without battle
by the Imperial forces and Immediately occu-
pied by the Liberals.
1t was reported that Acapulco would be eyac-
uated on the arrival of the flagship.
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NEW YORK.

RnilrOad Accidleni-Fire-Deas of John
II. EeIvertOn-Thc Bunk of North Amer
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From San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. %.
Inc steamers Constitution from Panama, and
Orifiamme from Portland with S7a0 OOo i'm
specie, have arrived WIN ~'"''oo0 III
A dispatch says the Secretary of Idaho Ter
TtGfya sssfen to Of the
wnaea Of the oops from violence of the
fusal to pay them per diem until ~ n,s re- &c
structions from Washington. 'nef III
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Gov. Wells, Message.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. a
!, GOV. Wells, in his message to be presented to
the Legislature on the Doth inst, approves and
1avors the adoption of the Constitutional
amendment; assumes that Congress will re-
quire the Southern States to. enfrancbse all
cltizens; refers to the July riot, denouncing
the assault and killing of the conventionists as
an unwarranted and unprovoked massacre to
gratfy the hatred felt by the police and mob
against loyalsts.
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dgnified manner, yet leaning in all vital issues wifi
his party. While cannot always agree with MI 81
his political notions, we heartily bear witness TO The
ability character and culture he has displayed in its
management, and wish him and the proprietors even
more prosperity in the next year than has had in
the past.
Its news is judciously and carefully selected and
General culture and literary taste characterzes its
contents. As good family newspaper it has no SUI
perior; and while Mr.. Lincoln occupies the city cd
tors chair there will be lack of local news as it
is generally acknowledged in that department he has
no equal in the State. iiith ttlal,
The enlargement argues prosperous business, at
east Tor ur contemporary, and we nope IL VIII never
De found necessary to curtail the dimensions OF this
eneerpfisng and respectable sheet. sfI
, E.sH lFrom the Bangor Times.l
va The Portland Daily Press comes to us consd-
or my enlarged and with return to its old style of
" make-up This enlargement-so soon after the
great hre-to size equal with the leading Boston
ualies, speaks 1aVoraby for the prosperity of the
city ami indicates good degree of eaterprize ON the
part OF the Iropretors. The Press Is edited with
ability, has able Contributors, and as the leading
paper OF the dominant party is power in the land
From the Portland Transcript
THE DAILY PRESS begins the new wear nucb on
largel in size; are glad to such an evidence Of
the prosperity of this excellent Journal The Pros
has swung around the circle TO another arrangement
OF its editorial and news matter; after ALL the old
second and third page arrangement presenting eeli-
torials and news together was the best. -
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Seizure of Goods,

NOTICES hereby given that the following describ-
~ ed goods were seized at this port on the DAYS
Laws: a-3
Dec. II, 1866, on board bark :" S. B. Hale" 23OI
Cigars, Packages OF Liquor. Dec %. 1866, at l9s
Fore Street in this City, 10 Cases OF Cotton Cards
landed from Steamer Gen. McCalum, from Hall,
fax, N. S. =,
Any person or persons claiming the same are re
qucsted to appear and make such claims within TWEEN
ty days from the date hereof; otherwise the sait
goods will be disposed of in accordance with the
of Congress in such cases made and provided.
ISRAEL WASHBURN, Jr., Collector
Portland, Jan. II, 1867. dlaw 3w
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DIiscciIaneo as dispatches.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. "a.
Gov. Morton having been elected United
States Senator sent in his resignation as Gov
ernor of the State to the Legislature to-day,
t-F NEW HAVEN, Gu, Jan. "A.
Information has reached here that the two
men convicted last fall at Danbury, for rob
bling the Adams Express car at Norwalk, last
January, escaped from the Danbury Jail by
digging hole under the cell down below the
wall OF the prison, and thence to the outside.
Officers have been making efforts to-day to ap-
prehend the prisoners.
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Sale Of Real Estate.

PURSUANT to license from the Probate Court for
L Cumberland county, the subscriber, as trustee
ceased will otter for sale at private SALE OH SATUR-
DAY, the 10th day of February next, at 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon, at the office OF p. Barnes, No 10 Free
street Portland, the house lot, and dwelling house
there0n No. 10 Danforth street, in said city, being
tne eastern half of the double house, part of the
tate of said Elder SARAH s. EI.DFR
Portland, January 16, 1867 d1aw3w
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lfrom the Portland Advertiser, Jan. On

ne Dany l'ress appeared yesterday morningiin an
eniargeu lorn. 1t is now fully equal in size 10 any
ualy paper IN New England. In the arrangsf nent
OF reang matter It has returned to the original tyle
ance ik
Since the Press has been under the editorial nan-
agement OF Mr. Richardson, its editorials have been
high toned and reliable, welding powerful il fiu-
has taken fair stand. alwaYs discussing topics in
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THE MARKETS.


E1our dill of n M Co. c.. CHICAGO, JAN "a.
s1perGs 1 No. mhe and dq' and g sales at Il
er; sides at " a 7Sc for No. 1. Oats so, oI DeIt
Ale for No. q Live hogs at 80 40 for media au3
choice e"iuh 10
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Cincinnati Markets.

CINCINNATI, Jan. q.
Hogs unchanged; sales at 5Ot@79O. Wheat dull F.:
sales Spring No. at % a. so. Corn dull; ear 55c
shelled Gle. Cotton 81 a. 315c. Whiskey at 225
Mess pork 5Oc lower; sales at 2650 Bulk meats dull
and dropping; shoulders at 7sc; sides at Ole; Hams
at 10c.
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House for Sale

House for Sale p
A FIRST CLASS two story Brick House No IS
"A Mechanic Street. Lot AZ 100. Enquire at 34J
Congress ST., of
Jan edit L. ID STROIIT
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The Portland Press has Increased its size eQuiva-
enlargement, following so closely upon its resarrec-
ton from t i, ashes Of the great fire, shows that the
literary tastes of its readers are annrecated b, tbe
pubnc. Inc aidltonal sp now obtained wi II be
devoted TO details Of important events and see ions
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TORONTO, Jan. "a.
The Fenian trials were resumed to-day The
Jury found verdict against Thomas Gallagher.
whose sentence was deferred.
James King, who claimed to be a confeder-
ate soldier and for whom muchlsympathy was
felt by Southerners residing here, was acquit-
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-25
Murder Of Texans by Mexieaus.

NEW ORLEANS Jan. %
San Antonio papers confirm the renor,ed
hllnng OF seven Texans by a party of Mexi-
cans near FRO river, in retaliation for the kill
ing oi Mexicans at Rancho Frio by Mr.. Gasset,
~ ~ sSeli-defense The Texans had surrendered
" wh Goi; Beaqvldes for trial, and were killed
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BOSTON, Jan. "a
George E. Woods, who has been operating on
an extensive scale i'm the confidence line in this
city and vicinity, was arrested yesterday for
passing forged check for $3.50 on the Black
stone Bank. He was at one time master Of the
ambulances in the army
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TEETH. TEETH. TEETH (.

DR.. ID. still continues to Extract feeth by ELEc-
TRicfrN WITHOUT PAIN. Persons having de,aytd
teeth or stunps they wish to have removed for rset-
ting lie would give polite invitation TO call.
Superior ELECTRO MAGNETIC Machines for sale
for family use, with thorough instructions.
DR.. ID. can accommodate few patients with board
end treatment at his house.
Once hours from O'Clock A. M. to ~ M. from
to 9 T. NJ, and to 0 in the evening.
CONSULTATION Tree. noy1tt
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Daily Press Job Office
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CPACIOUS, and well adapted for almost any bust
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store in the three stored iron front block on Union
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Enquire at No. 4 Cotton Street.
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BALTIMORE, Jan. %.
Inc Evening Transcript Conservative sus-
ponued to-day. Cause, hard times.
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walnut, stair Posts, Rails Counters, or any
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Crossman for The last twenty years. giving perfect sal
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dec2Sdtt Portland Maine
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Decision of the Supreme Court of A.,
MONTGOMERY, Ala, ,

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. a
The Supreme Court of Alabama has decided
that the existence of the State was not destroy
ed by secession and the events that followed,
and that all acts underits authority and defacto
government before surrendered, so far as exc
cuted are valid.
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CATARRH.


tF,om the Keanebec Journal 81 augusta.
Augusta, Me-, Jan, 1866.
have been su.eu ol o,1a.-. IN its most disagree
ter suffered from pains, duness and tichtness in
my head, continued discharges great dilneuliy in
talking and breathing, felt IL had had cold the
whole time, and suffered intensely to the great i'm
pairment of my health, and was quite discouraged,
for all had doctored was of no benefit But thanks
to DIR. Carpenters skill, have none OF these
troubles reside in Whitefeld,
G NfIlTTTIfrT t EPHRAIM MARINER.
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srArr,lENrs In THE PRESS.

All the published Certificates OF DIR. Carpenter are
honn f,s Il Maine Farmer
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Havana MARKER.

MOBILE, Jan. a.
at Bic. ny ~ NriFNFTTFE 80 - y z
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Snd With s Safs rSen and suffering
ea area, q ne t pT
suited mans physicians ws = NOW TP good reside in
Ter eurod me. My sign, NE u p p III LANCASTER.
Vassalboro'. .f