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The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

IN April last one Albert D. Lusk shot a NJ
gro on one of the Mississippi steamers und, :
circumstances that afforded no extenuatio
of his crime. The civil courts of New Orlea1.s
having signified their inability to deal prope.
ly with the matter on account of the popul:
sympathy with Lusk, Gen Sheridan ordert 1
him to be tried by court-matial. He was fou !,
guilty and sentenced to death. The proceed
ings of the court were forwarded at once /.
Washington where they were approved 4
Judge Advocate Holt and laid before the Sc /,
rotary of War. On the 9th of September, &c !.
Gram examined the papers and made an III
dorsement stating that the crime of Lnsk w.
most fearful and brutal one, that he w.
wsthout excuse for its commission, and tn;
the sentence should be carried into immedl
ate execution. On the following day the p :
pers were laid before the President, and e!l
Monday last, in answer to requisition fro;
Congress, they were sent to that body wit I,
the statement by the President that ne hi
taken no action in the premisesi This ca. ,
has attracted considerable attention from Il ,
fact that it is the first one of the kind arisir
under the reconstruction acts Lusk cam. ,
be executed without the approval of the Pres ,
dent
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

THE text of the Presidents message to the
Senate on the suspension of Stanton is now
published, but all the material points were in
dicated in the abstract heretofore published
The President closes his complaint as follows:
1 had INDUCED in the hope that upon the as
sembling of Congress, Mr.. Stanton would have
ended this unpleasant complication, according
to the intimation given in his note of August
18th. The duty which I have felt myself call
BILE, but feel that am not responsible for the
controversy or for the consequences. Unpleas-
ant as this necessary change in the cabinet has
been to me upon personal considerations,
have the consolation to be assured that so far
as the public interests are involved, there is no
cause for regret. Salutary reforms have been
introduced by the Secretary dd interim, and
great reductions of expenses have been effect
ed under his administration of the War De-
partment, to the saving of millions to the Treas
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18
Political Notes.

The New York World heads leading arti-
Gle, els Slavery Abolished? An affirmative
reply would usually be given in these parts,
bnt in New York the authorities including
Charles O'Corner, seem to be the other way.
A pretty friend to the workingman is Mr..
Cary, NJ. G. from Cincinnati. He is not con-
tent to follow the slow paced movements of
Pendleton, but proposes to commence repudi-
alton at once by postponing the payment of
bonds due on the 31st of the present month,
till greenbacks shall be at par with coin.
The Grant meeting will be held in Fam
euil Hall tonight Has the Argus made ar
rangements to have reporter there?
Parson Brownlow signifed his approval of
of the nomination of Gen. Grant upon the &C.
casion of his reception in Knoxville ON the
10th inst.
The vote in the House on the resolution of
Mr.. Benjamin, of Missouri, on Monday, was a
very emphatic reply to the Presidents impu-
dent suggestion mat the reconstruction acts
should be repe aled. By vote of III TO 80 If
was resolved that the House will never con-
sent to make one retrograde movement and
from the success of the reconstruction acts
thus far, in the Judgment of the House, there
is no good reason for the repeal of said acts!''
If the vote of the House on Buffers resolu-
ton, introduced in the House, on Monday. is
any indication of the strength of the repud1a'
tors, they will not succeed in carrying their
point The resolution was rejected by a vote
of 80 nays to 50 yeas Among the latter the
only New England members were the three
BIS, Butler, Banks and Barnum.
Tits said that the President in few days
will indicate his hearty approval of Gen. Han
cocks course in his administration of the Re-
construction Law in the Fifth Military Dis
trict by an official act solely mplimentary to
that officer.
A movement against the Alabama Conven-
uon has been inaugurated in that State. The
PRESIDENT, Monday, received petition signed
ny Sums $1,000 white residents, complaining
tna' many OFT the delegates to the Convention
now III session there were non-resderts. The
memorial VIII probably be submitted to Con-
gres.
1t is stated that leading Republican Con.
gressmen say the financial problem will not
divide the Radicals, nor necessarily enter into
the platform of the Republican party in the
coming Presidential election, because they ex
pect to pass an act during the present session
of Congress which shall be acceptable to all,
and cement Republicans, SO as to produce
unan'mity of action in the Convention.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

Ar at Melbourne prev ia Nov lst, ship Portland,
Peters, New York Siam, Lace. Puget Sound
Sid Oct %, barque Courser. Newcastle, NSW.
al Manila Oct 7. ships Soooo, Hutchinson, for
Boston. ldg ON owners account: Herald. Gardiner,
for Boston, at S12 god err bales hempl; Asa cid
ridge, Kelley for New York, do.
Ar at Goree Oct 80, brig Arthur Egg'esso, from
Boston. unc.
In port 10th ul', brig Snow Bird johnson, tor
leewlrd few DAYS. to load for Boston.
Sid TIM Cadiz 2sth ult, barque Siclian, Sparrow
Messina.
Ar at Gibraltar 23d ult, ship Sabine, Mitchell, I'm
Barcelona. and cid Tor Caao.l
AZ at Rrnuwershaven 18th nit. ship Southern
Rights, Williams, Baltimore tor Rotterdam.
Ar at Antwerp 30th ult. blrque Desiah. G key,
Philadelphia.
Sid I'm Aspinwall 9th inst brig II B Emery Small,
Mobile.
At st Thomas 30th ult, baraues Aberdeen, Morri-
son, disg; Esther, Prince, repg brig S j Strout
Strout, from st Crox ar 18th, unc; s his w Alex
and +, Bowdoin, from Bangor ar 27th disg. joachim
Herman, from Port au Plat. ar 27th disc
Sid fun Kingston, j, 18th ult, brig Eugene A Reed.
O'Donne New York.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

THE OPERA HOUSE AGA1N.-Let not our
citizens lose their interest in the Importance
OF new Opera House. The recent visit of
the La Grange and Brignoli Opera Troupe to
our city has given us taste of what we might
have, had we suitable place for entertain
ments of this kind. The City Hall with its
present arrangements answers as a substitute;
but it falls far short of what city with the
population of Portland ought to have for these
purposes. The stage arrangements for any
first class entertainment is an item of no small
Importance, and one that has great effect up
on the performers. Consequently we lose
many of the charms of these things, that those
who can visit them in Boston or New York
enjoy. Springfield, Hartford, Worcester and
many other cities of less population in the
United States, are before us in this matter
For enterprise Portland stands second tc
none, and we hope that some of our 30 ahead
men will soon turn their attention in this di
recton, and that at no distant day we shall
see building going up for this purpose.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

ANEcDorE OF PALMERsToN.-A gentlema
who has just returned from England relatt
an anecdote of the late Lord Palmersto,
which has never before been in print Upo
one occasion, while he was premier, Palmer
ston was smoking at a railway station, contra
ry to the regulations in such cases provided
The proper official, not knowing that he we
addressing the highest dignitary in the Bri
ish Empire, promptly requested him to desis'
and was rs promptly obeyed. Not long afte
handsome equipage drove up, in which Pa
merston departed, and the officer, upon il
quiry, then learned for the first time the ex
allied rank of the law-breaker whom he hat
reprovod. Greatly abashed, he waited upol
Lord Palmerston next day and humbly begge'
his pardon, assuring him that he was nc
aware of the rank of the culprit whom he ba
met the previous day. "Ah," said Palmerstol
yesterday thought you faithful officer, blu
to-day 1 find that you are a low-minded pup
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

UNJUST PUNIsHMENT-We saw two men yes
terday on Fore street, who had probably laid
their plans to go somewhere, but on account
of surrounding influences, were having some
difficulty in accomplishing their object. One
was endeavoring to lead the other. which OPP
GRAFTON put us in mind of two hens trying to
roost on clothes line. Apparently things
were not balanced just right and after walking
a short distance in this way. the one that had
drank from the largest glass, tried to knock a
lamp-post down by running ag ainst it. He hit
his nose in the collision, and thinking his
companion was the means of the assault,
struck him in return. The other fellow did
not "muf" but caught the blow full in the
face. 1t brought the tears to his eyes, wheth-
er on account of the unjust act of his chum or
the peculiar, enlarged feeling of his proboscis
we cannot say, but after giving the matter due
consideration he concluded to let it go as a
mistake, and after shaking hands the two
passed on together.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

NEW EPISCOPAL CHURCHILL is a well
known fact that by far the larger portion of
the original members of the old ST. Pauls
Episcopal Church afterwards called st. Ste
phens) resided in the lower part of the city,
and it was with mu'h regret their descend
ants, who still reside in that part of the city.
Witnessed the removal of the church to the
upper, or destitute" part of the city, where
there are about dozen churches of different
denominations, and within almost a stones
throw from the st. Luke's Cathedral. There
are about thirty families who were con-
nected with the Episcopal Church, residing
down town. AS the distance to st. Stephen
and ST. Luke's churches is too great for them
to walk, they have been making arrangements
for services i'll the Allen Mission Chapel on
Locust Street, to commence on the first Sun
day in the ew year. A new church will
probably be formed, and should this be the case
we hope the members will adopt the original
name of the first Episcopal Church formed in
this city-that of st. Paul. Of the prosperity
of such church in the lower part of the city
there can scarcely be doubt
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

Six P's.-Poets, Painters, Preachers, PLAY
ers, Printers and Politicians, all suffer from
Dyspepsia, Nervousness, Loss of Appetite,
Liver Complaints, and all diseases, which they
may cure or prevent by the use of Plantation
Bitters. If those sufferers pok these Bitters,
the Poetry would be purer, the Paintings
grander, the Sermons livelier, the Acting
truer, the Printing heater and the Politics
honester. This splendid tonic nvigorates the
system, and enables the brain to work health.
lily.
MAGNOLIA WATER-A delightful toilet arti-
cle-superior to Cologne, and at half the price.
dec14eod2w&w2w
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18
MARRIED.

In this city, Dec. 16 by Rev. r. r. Keyes William
P. Saunders and Miss Abbie f. Dyer, both OF Port
land
In this city, Dec. 16, by Rev. o. r Monitor Israel
T. Woodvorth and Miss Susan Jane Martin, all of
Portland.
In this city, Dec. y, by DR.. II. a. Lamb. Capt.
7. W. Green OF Saco, and Miss Olive +. Dolley, oil
Scal boro.
In Iimington Nov. 2s, by Rev. A. Fl. johnson.
Nathaniel Atkinson Of L., and Miss Charlotte Anna
SAW er. of Cincnn1t ..
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

SAMUEL F. COBB, No. 355 Congress street
mas received new and popular negro song
entltled Little SAM" written and composed
by viii 5. Hays. He has also on hand that
splendid piece of music, "The Storm" togeth-
Ell with all the popular pieces that can be
found at a irst-class music store.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

Acc1DENT.-As Mr.. John Deehan was driv-
ing team loaded with iron machinery cast
lngs, ON Commercial street, yesterday after
noon, he fell between the wheels, one of which
came against him while heavy casting fell
off against him on the other side, bruising him
severely, and had not the horses stopped on
the instant he would have been crushed to
/
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

SOLDIERS FAIR FUNDING are requested
to state that the last installment of this fund
will be paid to those widows, orphans and de-
pendent mothers entitled thereto, on or after
the 23d inst, by G. f. Emery, No. Clapp's
block. AT future day a statement will be
made through the press of all the doings of
the Trustees with regard to the distribution OF
this fund.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

LECTURE THIS EvENING.-Our readers will
mot forget that the distinguished Boston di-
vine, Rev. Geo. II. Hepworth, will repeat his
eulogy on the late Ex-Governor Andrew, at the
City Hall, this evening, under the auspices of
the Mercantile Library Association. The rep
utation of Mr.. Hepworth as an accomplished
writer and eloquent speaker, together with
the fattering success which has hitherto at
tended the delivery of this lecture, cannot tail
to attract large audience. The Boston pa
pers unanimously accord to Mr.. Hepworth the
praise of having treated his subject more sue
cessfully than any other of the numerous pam
egyrists of the great and good New England
statesman, whose uutimely death caused such
profound emotions of regret throughout the
United States. 1t will, of course, be conc eded
that what proves especially satisfactory to an
audience of fastidious modern Athenians must
possess great merit.
MIR. Hepworth will be followed in due time
by Beecher Chaplin, Gen. Sickles, and other
distinguished public men.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18
New Marriage Guide.

an EssayJor Young Aen, on Physiological Errors.
Abuses and Diseases, incident to Youth and Early
Manhood, which create impediments to MARRi,
AGE, with sure means of relief. Sent in sealed lot
ter envelopes free OF charge. Address, Dr. j. skill
LIN HOUGHTON Howard Association, PhiladeI
phia, Pa. Sept 26-d w.m an
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

HoNEsTY.-We overheard conversation
between carrier boy of the Star and man
on Federal street, last evening, the full partic-
ulars of which ought to be published. The
man wanted to buy paper of the boy and
save himself the trouble of going to the office.
The boy had every inducement offered him,
but was firm in his decision not to let one go.
We heard him remark after he had left the
man that he hadn't any right to sell one of
those papers, and he could not sleep if he had
done it." Success will attend this honest boys
future career.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

The CUNARD LINE-The Boston journal
says it is rumored that the passenger steamers
OF the Cunard line are not to come to Boston
with mails and passengers but to go directly
to New York. If this is the case the Bostoni-
ans had better transfer their patronage to the
Montreal Ocean ine,who steamers contain
splendid passenger accommodations, and leave
this port every Saturday.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

A NEW PAPER-and better than that, a
newspaper, is the Saco Courier, published semi
weekly somewhere on the Island by our en-
terprising friends, Butler and Place, of the
Biddeford Journal. The Courier is a four
PACED paper, with six columns on page, and
full of news. An alert, semi-weekly Republi-
can newspaper is what the people of Saco
have long needed, and what they are now
sure to have it they support it properly, and Of
one thing they may be sure, the more they
help their local paper the more the paper will
help them. If they patronize it literally il
will be credit to their city; if they starve it
the publishers will not be the only sufferers.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

WNDHAM REPREsENTATIvE.-Ata special
election for Representative to the Legislature
held on Monday, November 4th, for the class
ed towns of Windham and Scarborough, Geo.
Gould of Windham, Democrat, was elected
over William Goold, Republican, by a major
ity of "a votes. But Scarborough having fall
ed to make returns to the Governor and Coun-
oil, william Goold has received certificate
ofelection, having received in Windham Ill
more votes than his opponent.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

AFFEoTING-The little son of Rev. E. w.
jackson, of Gorham, who was playing with
the pistol on Sunday, with his sister, when
she was killed by its discharge, has not, as we
are informed, been able to speak word intel
igably since that time, SO much was the little
fellow, who is only six years old, affected by
the accident
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18
Portland and Vicinity,
New Advertisements this DAY.


SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Fancy Goods-Davis & Co.
BACHELORS Hair Dye-W. A. Bachelor.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Voc lConcert-The &C. BIS" 49,
AUCTION COLUMN.
Plated Ware, Gee. NJ. Patten & Co.
Fancy Goods, &c.-F. o. Bailey.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Non-R sdent Taxes Eleazer Flint,
Tenemt mt to Let.
International Steamship Goa r, Stubs.
Nurse Wanted.
Stone to Let VIM. Boyd.
Situation Wanted.
Fur Collar Lost.
Houses tor 'le-Chas. Richardson.
BARRIERS Shop for Sale-John a. Bennett.
Tenement to Let-J, NJ. Cressy " Co.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18
Municipal Court.


JUDGE KINGSBURY PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-State v. Hugh Mcneil, search and
seizure process. Judgment continued, by consent of
the defendant thirty days. and suretcs given in the
sum OF $500 for bis appearance at that time. How
ard & Cleaves for defence.
Michael Conley, for larceny of a pistol. Found
guilty and sent to the Reform School during his mi
nOrity,
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18
TPcr City OF Pari, at New York,

AR ct Liverpool Cd inst, Star of the West. Perry
Savannah. ''
AR at Deal 4th inst, Am Congress, Jordan Na,n
York tor London land proceed1d); j j SoufborT
Bishop, do Tor do, N''u VI
Ar at Glasgow I'd inst, j Eaton Ell1ppwood r,,
PASSPORT; Casilda, Ro inson, New York. 'N'
At queenstown 9th inst, Chas j Baker, Cook IN,
Gottenburs for Boston, tpn in eth with los of sian
chions and cargo shfted; Detroit, Curtis FIN Shields
ior san FRANCISCO, tput back I'd with cargo SHIFTED
inst. PAA az ''h
New York ' w q" "s'
delphia.
=, Ar at Marseilles LIST inst. Jas McCarty McCarty,
New York.
AR at Tarragona 2sth ult, Jeremiah, Ford New
York.
of Gibraltar Path ult, Ralph Post Davis, from
Malaga for New York.
Ar at Bremerhaven 2sth ult, Josiah L lie, Now
Ramsoate. Dec Barque Cumberland, Murray
from New York for London, has been supplied with
anchor and chain She had previously lost both an
clOrS and chains.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18
State Items.
ANpRoscoGG1N COUNTY

ANDROSC0GGIN COUNTY.
The Continental Boarding Block, in Lewis
ton, bad a narrow escape from fire last Satur-
day night, by some clothing which was placed
too near a stove in one of the rooms catching
fire during the temporary absence of its in
mates. 1t was fortunately extingushed by
Mr.. Hinckley, the boarding master, assisted by
his boarders, before much damage was done.
A Young Mems Christian Association has
been organized at Mechanic Falls.
The Journal says the mill now being erected
at Sabattus by Messrs. Hill & Lombard for
the manufacture of Excelsior, is nearly ready
for the machinery.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The Independent Congregational Society, at
Bangor, have increased the salary of their pas
tor, Rev. Mr.. Everett, to $500, and the Uni
yersallst Society have raised the salary of their
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Battles, to $4,000.
The Bangor Wing says the snow-storm of
Monday 1.-THE first of the seasor) lasted about
fourteen hours-the snow ceasing uear 2 D. m.
From eight TO ten inches has fallen; but we
are sorry to hear from teamsters that On many
of the country roads near the city the snow
has blown off SO that there is but little sleigh
ing. There may be more snow in the interior,
however. The country stages, generally, came
IN pretty nearly on time Monday evening, we
believe.
The Wing says on Sunday evening, Mrs.
Charles webb, living on Bower street, in at
UetDplih7 W walk Gown STAIRS, acc1uentally
fell distance of ten feet, striking upon her
hands. Both wrists were di sloc .ted, and both
forearms fractured-.each in almost the same
manner. The Drs. Seavey were in attendance.
and promptly rendered the Necessary aid.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY
The Maine Board of Missions of the Enisco
pal Church will hold its quarterly session at
Grace Church in Bath, on Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday of this week.
voRK COUNTY
The Supreme Judicial Court, to when the
Governors Council referred the question IN
the case of the York County officers, decides
in favor of the Democratic candidates.
Saturday night last, a storehouse in Saco be-
longing to j. G.. Deerins & Co., was discover
ed to be on fire. The firemeI were promptly
on hand and the flames were extinguished
with but little damage. Loss about $1,000. 1t
was the work of an incendiary, says the Dem
Ocrat.
A donation party was held on the eve
ming of the 10Th inst, at the residence of Rev.
A. w. Peabody, pastor of the Congregational
Church in Eliot. A large number of his pa
rishioners and friends were present. and the
occasion was pleasant and agreeable one to
all. The large sum of money and articles of
various kinds presented, evince the high es-
teem IN which he is held.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

A NEW RULE IN Court. AT the recel
law term in Bangor the Judges of the So
preme Judicial Court adopted some new rule
among which was good one, limiting tt
closing arguments of counsel, in trial of cases
to one honr each, unless otherwise special
permitted by the Court. This will save tim,
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18
The Confessions and Experience of
an Invalid

DUBLlSHED For the benefit, and as a CAUTION
1 TO YOUNG MEN and others, who suffer from
Nervous debility, Pr nature Rtcay OF Manhood,
&c, supplying The Means OF Self-Cure. Written by
one who cured himself, and sent Tree receiving
postpaid directed envelope. Address NATHAN
lei MAYFAIR. Brooklyn, N. Y. Also Tree, by the
same publisher, circular Of ID AISY SWAIN, the
great Poem of the War.
dc17-dt& w3m-sN
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18

+. NJ PATTEN & Co. will sell at auction to-
day, at 10 o'clock, at their office on Exchange
street, large quantity of German bronzed
ware; also silver plated ware. At II o'clock
A. NJ they will sell to the trade five crates of
Rockingham ware, of all the various STYLES,
and twenty-five watches .-a..f
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18
Long Sought For!
Caaae TT Last {!
Mains Elder Berry Wine,

We take pleasure in announcing that the above
named article may be found lor sale by all city
Druggists and first class Country Grocers. .
As MEDICINE Mans Wine is invaluable bel 10
among the best ifnot the best remedy for colds and
pulmonary complaints. manufactured from the pure
juice OF the berry, and unadulterated by any
Ingredient, we can heartily recommended it to the
sick as MEDICINE.
"fo the days OF the aged it addeth length,
To the mighty it a1deth strength"
''fls balm for the sick, joy Tor the we'll
Druggists and GrOcers buy and sell
MAINS EEL DE III ERRY WINE,
n
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18
FOE SALEI

a. Two Buck Houses in a block Of three ON
E;i, Cumberland corn of Pearl street; two stories
49, with French root, cutters lined with galvan-
lied lron cement cellar floors, with brick csterns
One containing 10 finished rooms, and III other nine
rooms-al above ground-wth hard and soft water
brought in the Internationally built and con-
venieni.
Also block of two houses thoroughly uiIt OF
brick, aud convenient; two stories with French roof;
hard and soft water brought in the kitchen contain
ing twelve finished rooms each, on Myrtle st. For
further particulars enquire on The premises to
CHAS. RICHARDSON,
dc1Sdtfis 135 Cumberland st.
The Portland daily press., 1867-12-18
GEORGE, THE COUNT JoANNEs.

THE Susquehanna arrived in New York o
Monday night, at o'clock, from St. Thomas
with the remains of Admiral Palmer and Car
tain Burroughs. The Admiral died on tt
evening of the 7th of yellow fever. The sh'!
started North ON the 7th with number al
cases, losing three of the crew by fever an 4
another by falling from aloft in heavy gale
There are still several cases of yellow feve.
but all are conva]escent ..