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The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

1t is reported that M. Michel, the govern
ment geologist, whose report on the gold mines
of the Chaudiere gave so much satisfaction,
speaks favorably of the Madoc mines. The ex-
istence of gold seems to be admitted, but
strangely enough the proof is still wanting.
Gold or no gold, companies are being formed
so begin work in the spring. Belleville, in
consequence of the excitement, is becoming
quite lively place, and It is believed that on
the opening of spring crowds of gold hunters
will flock thither, as it is only few miles from
the mines. u..5.... -
Highly conflicting are the rumors which
come to us in relation to the removal of the
Canadian seat OF government A Toronto
dispatch of the 10Th says the government has
decided, if confederation is desired by the peo-
pie, to remove the seat of government from
Ottawa to Montreal, and to accept the offer of
the Bishop of Montreal for the government
buildings at Ottawa. A usually well-informed
correspondent asserts that majority of the
delegates now in England have decided in fa-
vor of Quebec 1t is not at all likely that any
such decision has been arrived at, but even if
it has, the people will have something to say
about the matter The delegates have no
power to NEEDLE with the seat of government
question There are said to be two objections
to Ottawa. One is that it is not sufficiently
central for the whole of British America, and
ana the other, that it is incapable of being for
tilted. 81 .
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Opinions Change.

The report of our City Horse Railroad Com
pany shows the number of passengers for 1866
to be over one million. This will give interest
to the following dialogue, which actually took
place some four years ago:
Enter Horse Railroad Mdn-(To member of
the City Council 1--WE want the right of way
to run Horse Cars in this city. Ia ..gs. Il.
Menlber.-You do? Do you think it will
pay? a 73aq 9ni q slAt-
RsR. Mdn.-We can't tell, but are disposed to
try it if you will give us a chance.
Member.-It seems to me that it will be money
thrown away. How many passengers do you
expect to carry in year? ,s F,,- .-..
r. r.. Mdn.-As many as will ride and pay.
Menlber.-Doyo you think you will carry num-
Der equal to the population of our city, say
thirty thousand?
r. r. Man.-I should hope to largely exceed
that number. iH Ha5iLsE 1d toTRf1 oar "a
Member.-I doubt it, you must bear in mind
that we have great many old persons and
children enumerated in the census who will
have no occasion for riding. efs57f 5.se 81
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
WANTED--JOB PRINTERS

NNE experienced job COmpositor accustomed TO
~ the finest class of work, and who knows the
whole business; also man to work on posters. To
steady, reliable men, with good references, good
Appiy 10 EDWARD X. FISKE,
jai,2lltw Worcester, Mass
Girl Wanted.
A GOOD capable girl wanted in a small family;
"A must be web recommended. Apply to No. 81
brown Street, Jan2ldlws
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SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

JANUARY TERM.-BARRows, J, PRESIDING.
81 WEDNEsDAY.-The trial of the Collagan will case
was resumed, and the appellant introduced testimo-
ny in support of the will The cross examination
OF Mrs. Harding concluded, and evidence was
given by Miss Annie C. Holmes, Mrs. Martha f.
Holmes Joseph Harding, Harriet Leonard, Mrs. Jo-
anna Harrington, Harriet Gordon and Mary Gordon.
The principal point of the testimony OF these wit
ncsses that Capt Collagan acknowledged the in
strument after its mutlaton, to be his last will and
testament. After reading the deposition of Mrs. Ra
chel Pearce, counsel for appellant rested. De
Mr.. Deane then opened the case for the heirs a,
law. in very able MANNER insisting that the instru-
ment in question was annulled by Capt, Collagan
and that he subsequently made and executed anoth-
will, which had never been produced by the appel
LIANT He said that proof sufficient to satisfy the jury
would be produced, that Capt. Collagan had no in
tention that the will in question should ever he
ried into effect. At the conclusion of his opening
Court adjourned to O'Clock Thursday morning.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
FELLOWS ORIGINAL
WORM OXEN ES,

I'VE can with confidence point to FELLOWS
w WORM LOZENGES as the most perfect rem
edy for those troublesome pests INTESTINAL
WORMS. After years of careful experiment, success
has crowned efforts, and offer to the world
CONNECTION without single fault, being safe,
venien ehectual and pleasant. No injurious result
can occur, let them be used in whatever quantity.
Not particle Of caomel enters their composition,
They may be used without further preparation, and
at any time. Children will eagerly devour all you
give them. and ask for They never fail in ex-
polling Worms from their dwelling place, and they
will always strengthen the weak and emaciated, even
when he is not afflicted with worms.
yarions remedies have from time to time, been re-
commended, such as calome oil of wormseed, turp-
entine, &C., producing dangerous, and sometimes fatal
periments embracing several years. the proprietors
of Fellows Worm LOzenges, have succeeded in pro-
ducing this remedy, free from all objections and posi-
lively safe, pleasant and efectual. They do not kill
the worms. but act by making their dwelling place
disagreeable to them. In order to consumers
of the genuneness of these lOzenges, the analysis
DIR. A. A. HAYES, State Assayer, is annexed
81 have analysed the Worm Lozenges, prepared
by Messrs. FELLOWS s. CO., and find that they are
free from mercury, and other metallic mineral mat
ter. These Lozenges are skfuly compounded, pleas
ant to the taste, SAFE yet and effective in their
action. Respectfully, A. A. HAYES, M. D.. 3.
Assayer to the State of Mass.
Price 2j cents per BOx Five for 81.
GEO. w. SWEET, Proprietor of the New England
Botanic Depot, LOG Hanover Street, Boston Mass,
Sole Agent for the United States, to whom all or
ders should he addressed. ttf e ~ n b q. y &
@S@Sold by dealers in Medicines everywhere.
Oct5-deOw6mSN fts a-tuf-E
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o.
THE STATE.

On Friday morning last brick store in
Alfred, occupied by Messrs. Sayward g. Nut
ter, and containing $4,000 worth of goods,
the law Office of Drew g Hamilton, and
the Griffin hotel, were destroyed by
hre. 10 save the eastern part of the village
store adjoining the hotel was blown up. The
loss is about $40 OO0 which is lightly insured
The Portsmouth Chronicle records
pedestrian feat of Hon. N G. Marshal of York,
Assessor of the first Congressional District of
Maine, who on Tuesday forenoon walked from
his residence in York to that city, a distance of
eight miles, without any path having been
made, until he reached the old mill at Kittcry;
the snow averaving from two to six feet in the
roads.
The Machias Republican says: 1.-THE Ma
chias river is still open clear up to the wharves,
and vessels are still coming in going out. The
tug Delta is moving up and down daily, dead
ly enemy to Jack Frost"
"A correspondent of the Farmer, writing
from Enfield, in this State, says: a.-7.t.
This town lies ON the Penobscot river, about
&c miles north of Bangor. 1t has been nearly
40 years since the first settlers came into the
town, still there is considerable land unoccu-
L
hundred to one thousand dollars, and some per
haps as high as twelve and fifteen hundred dol
lars. 1t is very probable that the European s.
North American Railroad will run through
this town. We have an excellent water privi-
lege, though it is not occupied as it should be.
1t is in the eastern part of the town. at the foot
of Cold Stream Lake. 1t is a good chance for
factories. The place is called Treats Mills.
There are two stage roads through the town.
one on the west running near the river, the
other ON the east running near and on the west
side of the lake; also, good road through the
centre of the town, and a country road laid out
between the centre and river roads, There will
be great amount of numbering done on the
Penobscot waters this winter. Wages are high
Men get from $1S to $50 per month"; man
with span of heavy horses will get from $50
to S65 per month, and light horses in proper
ton. We have a good market for all kinds Of
farm produce. Oats are worth Is cents per
bushel, and other kinds of produce nearly in
proportion. & i
Lyman E., son of John Rogers, of Stetson
aged about five years, was sliding down hill
Friday morning last, when his sled ran under
an ox-sled, the latter passing over his body and
crushing him in fatal manner. The child
died after lingering three or four hours.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
FOREIGN PORTS.

AT Newcastle, NSw, list ult, barque vidette, Mer-
rift, tor San Francisco, llg.
ssed Straits Sunda Nov 10, ship Blandina Dud-
ley. Watt, from Singapore for liverpool
Liverpool
Sid i'm Cardiff Sd inst, ship lOch Talbot NIerri-
man. Montevideo. =. - a., ~ i. I'D. .,....
Al Newcastle Sd inst, barque Esther, Prince, for
Nisida, tent outl
At Liverpool 9th, ship Ellen Hood, Penne Tor
New York, ent for ldg. is 20 ~
At London 10th INST, ship Freedom, Bradley; Am
Eagle, Moore, Tor New York, ldg. -..I'
AT Deal 9th inst, ship Kit Carson, Pennell, from
New York tor Antwerp. .t..-
Ar at Cette Sd inst, Executive, Gorham, from New
At Bahia 3ath ult ship Grant, Rich, from Ba-
ker's Island tor Liverpool, with crew sick with the
Sid I'm Calao 18th ut. shin Eliphalet Greelev Hal.
crow, FIN Antwerp; 18th, Sarah Newman, HAYDEN.
Chinchas, 10 load for United State.
In port 2sth ult, ship S D Thurston, Snow, unc
barque George & Henry, Flint, do RI
Sid FIN valparaiso 9Th ult, ship Bertha Humphrey,
Lota, TO load for Liverpool. Ill
AT Weilington NJ Dec 9, ship Live Oak, Coombs,
Arat Asplnwall 9Th, sch j Stetson. Hayes, =
Sid 18th, brigs L l. Wadsworth, Bailey and + ii
Ar at Demerara Dec 5, brig Hattie Eaton, Brown,
Boston. -r5-r ..r.
Ar at Kicgston. ia, 25th ult, briggs Lar,abee,
Head, Philadelphia land sailed Jan on return.)
In port 9th inst, brig James Murchie, Smith, from
Machias, ar Dec Il, to load tor New York; Beaver,
Crocker, from New York ar Dec Is, to load tor dc;
tor New Yors; Mary Collins, Collins, from Whining
ton, NC, ar Sd, to load for New York. Clark
Cummings, from Inagua. ar 4th' to load tor New
All Mayasuez 4th inst brig Model, johnson. from
Bangor, ar Dec 81. disg.
Sid fan st Jago 9Th inst, barque Linda Stewart
Osborn, New York. ''
Ar at cienfnegos prev to 9th inst brig Navarino,
Sid 18TH sch f Richardson, Tbounsn,i Nv. vi,
Sid finn Havana 18th, brig Mary A Reed Reel for
Georgetown. SC; 18th, sch joachim. Tho mpson, PEN
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

SOME FOLKS CAN'T SLEEP NIGuTs. we are
trade and the great public generally with the stand
ard and invaluable remedy, DoDD's NERyINr. which
article surpasses all known preparations for te cure
of all forms of Nervousness. 1t rapidly superceiinc
every preparation Of opium-the weiknown result Of
which is to produce costiveness and other serious
difficulties; 1t allays irritation, restlessness and snasms
and induces regular action of the bowel and secre-
tive organs. ---
INCORPORATION for Nervous Diseases ever sold so
readily, or met with such universal anprovai For
Sleepessness, Loss of Energy, Peculiar Female
Weaknesses and Irregularities, and all the ,earfni
of nervous Diseases Dodds Nervine is the best RENE
dy known to science. Sold by all druggists Price AL
GEO. G. GOODWIN q Co., = n
sugi1mlyd&w Wholesale Agents, Boston,
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
Letter from the State Capital.

To THE EDITOR OF THE PRESS:
1t is now twenty days since the Forty-slxth
Legislature of Maine convened for orgamza-
ton in their respective halls. During this time
the character of this body has become so far
davaloned as to distinguish it above all others
in the last ten years the acorking Legislature.
At the present hour a greater amount of bust.
ness has received attention and been finally
disposed of than in the same time at any ses-
sion for several years. H
The several committees, from the first, enter
ed with will upon the work before them, not
merely with aview to reduce the length of the
session to the shortest practicable time, but to
transact their business without that unneces-
sary delay which was the custom formerly.
The committee on Interior Waters gave to-
day an example of decisive action which should
serve as a warning to all parties disposed to be
dilatory in their business with this Legislature
A strong petition from parties at Bangor 1or
authority to divert the waters of Pushaw Lake
into the Kenduskeag stream has been present.
ed and an effort made by its friends to have 1t
referred to the committee on Railroads. ways
and Bridges. This failed and 1t was assigned
to the appropriate committee, as ABOVE, by
whom to-day was fixed for a hearing on the
case The remonstrants, mostly residents of
| Orono and Oldtown, were represented by a
large delegation headed by Hon. Geo. P. Sew
all. and were ready to contest the matter: but
the petitioners failed to come to time, whereup-
on the committee promptly decided that the
ease went by default and gave the petitioners
leave to withdraw Bangor is usually smart
but the up-river boys walk on snow-shoes and
don't allow winter storm to shut them in
from the outside world
The bills which have so far passed, number
ing thirty or more, are generally acts of incor-
poration OF others of the class known as "Pri-
vate and Special Laws" Among those in
which your city is directly or indirectly inter
ested, is the incorporation of the Merchants
Hersey John B. Brown, G. w. Woodman
John Lynch, s. E. Spring, w. W. Thomas and
others as corporators; the incorporation OF the
Portland Institute and Public Library with the
names of Ether Shepley, VIM. Pitt Fesscn.
den, Israel Washburn, Jr., John Neal, VIM
Willis, John Rand, j. G. Stockbridge, and 9th.
ers; the increase of capital of the Portland and
Machias Steamboat Company and change Of
its corporate name to the portland, Bangor
and MachiaS Steamboat Company" and the
ceding of territory in Portland to the United
States for the erection of Custom House
building. 1L ..s-l ii-4F lii
In the list of Special acts appears one
changing the name of time honored institu.
ton. Waterville College has ceased to exist
under that name, and is hereafter to be known
as the Colby University" a change which
many think savors more of dollars than good
| taste. Yours, GLANCE.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

TREMENDOUS BLAsT.-Yesterday afternoon
the men engaged in blasting the ledge on
Middle street, on the lot in front Of the Casco
National Bank building, fired off seam
charge. The explosion that ensued was terrific.
A portion of the front of the bank edifice was
stove in and a number of large rocks, some of
which will weigh 200 pounds were thrown into
the building carrying away the stagings that
had been erected. There were about thirty
men, painters and carpenters, at work inside,
but, wonderful to relate not a person was in
jured. The painters who were on the staging,
clungto the cornices and saved themselves,
while the rocks went by them into the back
part of the building, raising muss among the
paint pots. ,t.ai +ue aaA atof i'
About one half of the front OF the edifce
will have to be rebuilt, -sia s3I8 0e Tag.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

The most celebrated wits and bon oioants
of the day graced the dinner-table of the late
DR.. Kitchner and among others, George Col
man who was an especial favorite; his interpo-
lation of a little monosyllable in written ad-
monition which the Doctor caused to be placed
on the mantle piece of the dining parlor will
never be forgotten, and was the origin of such
a drinking bout aswas seldom permitted I'M
der his roof. The caution ran thus: "come at
seven, go at eleven" Colman briefly altered
the sense oft; for upon the Doctors attention
being directed to the card, he read, to his as.
to shmeDt "come at seven 90 it at elevenp
which tho guests did, and the claret was fur.
pished accordingly,
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
"THE TRIBUNE IN A SToRM,"i is the title of :

"THE TRIBUNE IN STORM" lis the title of a
vivid and intensely interesting narrative, in
the fourth number of Northern Lights, Of
the scenes and incidents connected with the
attack on the Tribune Office during the mem
orable riot of July, 1863. 1t is thrilling
sketch and one which will be very widely read
Among those who contribute to this number
Oh Northern Lights are Fred. w. Shelton, Ed
WARD .. Rand, Jr., John Hay, R. F. Fuller,
name oDonnel, Geo. s. Burleigh, L. j. Bige-
low' Geo. b. Woods, George H. Clark and Ed
mund hirke' The Contributors Club" in the
next number will be written by Mrs Howe
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
MARRIED.

In this city. Jan %, by Rev. e. G. Bolles Charles
R. Stanley and Miss Nellie NJ. SWEET both OF Port
land. -s1Ffl~ s1eB 'ezs
In this city, Jan. II, by Rev. F. Sonthworth, Vim.
Emeley and Miss Annie Leavitt, both of Portland
In Saco Jan. Is, Elbridge f. Dodge, of Minnesota,
and Miss Lucy Willie, daughter Of the late Cover
nor Fairfield. +---
In Saco Jan. 10, Josiah s. Loring of Gray, and
Mrs. Lois M. Lambert, of Westbrook.
In Hollis, Jan. 3, J; G. Harmon, Of Boston, and
Miss Belle 1albox of II.
In Richmond. Dec 30, David S. Stephens, Ct Gar
diner, and Sarah j. Full er, of West Gardiner.
In Belfast, Jan. Il, William Thurston and Susan
Ellen Hall.
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

The following is the full text of the bill re-
ported by Mr. Boutwell, of Massachusetts, from
the Judiciary committee, as substitute for
the House bill to prescribe an oath for public
officers, members of the bar, &c.: a... I'D
Section l. Be it enacted, &C., That no person
shall be permitted as an attorney or counsellor
in any court Of the United States who has
been guilty of treason, bribery, murder, or 9TH
er felony, or who has been engaged in any re-
bellion against the government of the United
States, or who has given aid, comfort or en-
couragement to the enemies of the United
States i'll armed hostility thereto
Section q. A,d be it further enacted that
the first section of this act is hereby declared
to be rule of every court OF the United
States. , ~ li A-ale4# h-'la - ' if 7t'N
Section g. And be it further enacted, That
it shall be the duty OF the judge or judges OF
any such court, when the suggestion is made
in open court that any person acting as an at
tOrney or counsellor OF said court, or offering
or proposing to SO act, is barred by the pro-
visions of this act or whenever said Judge or
judges shall believe that such person is SO
barred, to inquire and ascertain whether such
person has been guilty of treason bribery,
murder or other felony, or whether he has been
engaged in any rebellion against the govern
ment of the United States, or whether he has
given aid, con. fort or encouragement to the
enemies Of the United States in armed HOSTILE
ty thereto; and ii the court shall be of opinion
that such person has been guilty of treason,
bribery, murder, or other felony, or that he has
been engaged in any rebellion against the gov
eminent OF the United States, or that he has
given aid, comfort or encouragement to the en-
emies of the United States IN armed hostility
thereto, to exclude and debar such person
from the Office of attorney OF counsellor OF
said court; and any person who shall testify
falsely in any examination made by any court
as aforesaid, shall be guilty OF perjury and La
BILE to the pains and penalties OF perjury.
In presenting this bill Mr.. Boutwell, said, il
majority of the Supreme Court had not self
respect enough to adopt rules excluding rebels
and traitors from the bar of that court it was
time for the legislative power to step in and
make rules for them. The debate was briefly
participated in by several gentlemen, every
Democrat and Copperhead who could get the
floor taking occasion to eulogize the judges
who concurred in the test oath decision. Mr..
Boutwell,, in closing the debate, declared with
thrilling effect, that he would never subscribe
to the doctrine that Presidential pardon could
put murderers or traitors on footing with
men who had never been guilty of crime. The
President might open all the jails and peni.
tentiaries in the land with his pardons, but
while he had seat in the House he would
never admit that the Presidents pardon gave
traitor the right to enter the bar of the court
and assist in administering justice. The gal.
leries and the Republican side of the House
answered this sentiment with quick and cleo
trio burst of applause. ..,..5 -,--
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

DETENTToN.-The Portland & Kennebec and
Maine Central passenger and mail trains fail
ed to connect with the train for Boston yester-
day afternoon. On the former, the forward
wheels of the smoking car got off the track at
Yarmouth, delaying the train about an hour
On the latter the snow had blown in on the
track delaying the train two hours 3
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
Bachelors Hair Dye.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world.
The only true and perfect Dye-Harmless Reliable
instantaneous. No disappointment No ridiculous
tints. Natural Black or Brown. Remedies the ill
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it soft and beautiful. The genuine is signsd Va
liGs a. BatcheLor. All others mere limitations,
and should be avoided Sold by all Druggists and
Perfumers. Factory 81 Barclay street, New York.
@RNBewnre of a cOuuterfeil.
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The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
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The une1uaed success that has attended the appli-
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of The fact under their signatures. We have
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f. BoyDEN, Nj. D., Exeter, Me.
ALEXANDER HATCH, M. D., China, Me.
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The proprietoIs have letters from all classes our
fellow citizens, from the halls OF Congress to the
humblest cottage and even beyond the seas for the
fame and virtues of Wistar's BaIsam have eX-
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without any attempt part to introduce it be-
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Prepared by SETH W. FOwLE & SON. is Ire
mont Street, Boston, and sod by all Druggists and
Dealers generally, +t'''
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
Why Suffer from Sores ?

When by the use of the ARNICA OINTMENT
you can easily be cured 1t has relieved thousands
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The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24

PANTING.-Mr Leighton, pupil of Brown,
the painter, has produced a very pleasant pic
ture of sleigh-ride, which may be seen in the
window of dry goods store on Free street
The painting of animals is evidently Mr.. Leigh
tons speciality. If he follows this branch OF
art with the fidelity and patience which any
branch requires, he will attain distinction
There is both originality and humor in this
f14ss
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-24
UNE WHO FELL.

MAINE BIBLE Soc1ErY.--At recent meet
ing of the Trustees of the Maine Bible Socie-
ty, it was voted to furnish bibles, gratuitously
to those persons who had lost theirs by the
conflagration of last July. Application may
be made to either Hezekiah Packard, corner of
Congress and Oak streets or Oliver Gerrish.
o. Tuekerman, Thos. B. Ripley, and Eben
Steele, committee for distribution. Es...s,.-