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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-01-12

A FORTIFIED CAVERN IN FRANCE.

A FORTIFIED CAVERN IN FRANCE.
The Paris Moaitear publishes an account
oil a singular cavern just discovered by some
workmen engaged in digging foundations in a
park belonging to M. de Rivals Maseres. and
situated in the commune of Flac, near Lavaur
Tam. The existence of this cavern had new
er been suspected by the inhabitants OF Flac
and not the slightest tradition concerning il
has remained. NJ. Grellet-B -Balguerie, an asso-
ciate of the Societe des Antiquities de France
on hearing OF this discovery, immediately set
out for the place with few friends, in order
to ascertain the probable date and destina-
tion OF this subterranean recess. Upon exam
ination, they found it had been used as for
titled dwelling, one of those places of refuge
which were had recourse to in times of inva-
sion or public disturbance. II might have
been one OF those selected by the Gauls in
Julius CRsar,s time. 1t consists OF three
vaulted chambers cut out in hard rock, and
connected with each other by labyrinth of
narrow galleries, admitting not more than one
man at time. The entrance to the main
gallery is extremely narrow and low, so that
it can only be entered by creeping on ones
hands and knees. At almost every step the
galleries present re re-entering angles, recesses
for guards, and places where strong palisades,
or perhaps heavy doors of wood and stone,
must have existed. The art Of defence seems
to have been here carried to a high pitch of
perfection, Opposite the entrance gallery
sort Of "bulps eye" or circular window is
pierced, communicating with this chamber.
From this loophole the sentinel, lying on a
stone bench, might watch the approach of an
assailant and repel him if necessary; there is,
moreover, but one entrance to this chamber.
and that is by the middle one The plan of
the cavern has been carefully taken by the
architect OF Lavaur. Another cavern, it ap-
pears from the latest accounts, has been found
under the Fontaine du Theron, in tie same
commune, but has not yet been examined
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-01-12

A writer in Macmillan's Magazine gives the
following account of society in Chilli, coun-
try which is at present attracting much atten-
tim:
Education is making progress in Chill un-
der the fostering care OF an enlightened Gov
ernment. The population of the country is
about 100000, and the attendance at the
schools, public and private, is about $4,000.
much larger number of persons can read
however, than one would imagine from these
figures. We presume the average period of
attendance at school is very short, which
makes the quantum of education, such as it is,
suffice for larger number OF inhabitants than
it ought to do. @
The better class in Chill are tolerablv well
educated. In Santiago there is a respectable
university, an institute or high school, and a
theological seminary----the last being in the
hands of the Jesuits or Ultramontanes, and
designed to prepare priesthood for the SER
vice OF the national church. IL is but poorly
attended, and throughout the country the al
tar is in great measure served by Spanish,
French, Italian and Irish priests. The uni
Tersity is chiefly devoted to the study of law
and medicine. A higi classical or mathemat-
ical curriculum is not insisted on, nor, we ap-
prehend, is IL attainable. The rector of the
man, now nearly ninety years ofage, scholar
of some eminence, poet, and once an able
diplomatiSt Venezuelan by birth, he follow
ed his countryman, Bolivar, and, during the
wars of Independence, was resident in Europe
as secretary to the representatives of some of
the lebellious provinces, then embryo repub-
lies. He has lived to see the honorable labors
of his ardent youth largely repaid in the ad-
vancing civilization of the majority OF the
South American States. 'Bellos Commenta-
ry on Public Law is known and appreciated
wherever the Spanish language is spoken.
His Latin Grammar is also an admirable text
book.
Amongst the women of Chill, education is
not so well attended to, nor so widely dissem-
mated as amongst the men. In the art of
writing, the fair sex is particularly deficient,
the epistles OF Chilian lady as compared with
the notes oil an accomplished Englishwoman,
being like the productions OF a country SER
want girl There is, however, no lack OF pol
1sh and refinement of manner amongst the
better fam lilies in the Chilian capital. Music
is very generally studied, and many OF the
young ladies render the operas OF Nerdl and
Bellini with power and skill rarely found in
non-professional circles.
The Chilians are frank, accessible, courte-
Gus and hospitable. The unaffected kindness
which one meets with, especially at their es-
states or hacendas, makes lasting and most
favorable impression. In the cities there is.
perhaps, less outward expression of hospitali-
ty. A foreigner is very rarely invited to dine,
and is seldom asked to stay at his friend
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-01-12

President johnson, who during the war was
the object OF unceasing scurrihty from North
efn copperheads, dined last night in comma
ny containing some of the Shining Iohts Of
the copperhead politicians.
He was received and welcomed TO the din
ing hall by 1om. FloreI ce, who during the
war edited the Washington Constitution.
journal which followed faithfully in the path
OF the New York Daily News.
The toast to the Supreme Court was ae-
knowledged by jeremiah Black, of Penpsvl-
yanla, Buchanan's Attorney General and con
hdentlal adviser, violent and notorious COP
perhead, as everybody knows.
Inc toast to the army aud navy called I'D
M A. J. Rogers, of New Jersey, who omit
tel 10 tell the company how much he had
done to discourage enlistments during the
war.
Ii these men, whom Mr.. johnson now Sc
leets as his dinner-table associates, had had
their way curing the war, Mr.. johnson would
never have escaped alive out of Tennessee
put tne rebellion would have triumphed. and
the Union would have been DESTROYED. It.
seems to us shameful spectacle to see the
PRESIDENT OF the United States publicly asso-
ciating with men whose wishes and efforts
were, during the war, ior the success of JEFF.
DAVIS ana The destruction Of our country.-
". I. Eceatng Post
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Useful Esecipe.

The following is recipe for making com
position thai will render wood on roofs and
elsewhere entirely incombnstible. 1t is yery
simply prepared and quite easy of ofapplication,
being used the same as paint with an ordina-
ry brush A good coat of 1t applied to fire.
boards, or to the floors under stoves, might
save many house from eonAagration.
Take quantity of water proportioued to
the surface you wish to cover and add to it as
much potash as can be dissolved therein
When the water will dissolve no more potasb
sur INTO the solution, first, quantity OF flour
paste OF the consistency of common painters
sizing; second, a sufficient quantity of pure
clay to render it of the consistency of cream.
When the clay is well mixed, apply the
preparation as before directed to the wood. it
will secure it from the action of both fire and
rain In a mass violent fire, wooa thus satu.
rated may be carbonated, that is, charred to
coal, but 1t win never blaze.
If desirable, most agreeable color can be
given TO the preparation by adding a small
quantity of red or yellow ochre
Another thing You should know that e
handful OF sulphur thrown on to the fire when
the chimney is burning out, win almost in
simultaneously extinguish the flames.
a TRAxI
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-01-12

..-,;Sa Inc London Reader has the following
vdt ne a copyllsat o. all Byron'5 pieces has not
yet ceased to be the property Of Mr. Murray,
ana besides, he has the inyalnahIe advantaSo6
sls ol possessing the original manuscript in the
poets handwriting. Often as ~i.ord Rvronn
mas peen printed, il would seem that n csre6,,
collation. OF these has disclosed fba a,i".o,oa
OF numerous errors in the text of evarv ',neo Yro
eeding edition. MIR. Murray has wisely yednIv- pv
ed to check unprincipled competition@nn- nm
prlncipled because its productions are necessa.
rily imperfect, and fraud upon the public
BY issuing pearl edition, printed in crown
octave and on toned paper, so perfect. and at
such price that no one who see, it will he
seduced by any counterfeit. VI e have read
somewhere that Byron lett Behind him some
fragments OF nth canto OF Childe Harold
containing, amongst otner things, descrip
tion OF an eruption OF StroInboli, seen by the
poet on his last voyage to Greece, and also a
plan OF the continuation OF Don Juan. Are
these III the possession of Mr.. Murray; and
9oes he reserve them tor a still later edition I?
ne Is very fond OF tantalizing the literary
Woiiu with promises of good things, but no
Prospect OF TINS kind has been held out
ihese remains must be known to no small
number of persons, yet tine secr,t has been
well kept. o-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-01-12

wen represented, but the best dressed ladv AZ
them all was the wife Of a Senator from far
off Nevada. '"i rar
Nearly all the ladies wore silk dresses and
high in the neck, with lace collars and lona u@
trains o
Gen. Grant was practically temperate. and
the only beverage was iced lemonade. There
was profusion of ices, cakes and other ligbt
IIeireshments; and Judging from appearances
an ape uaneing viii be kept up "tll daylight doth
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-01-12
Terms Eight Dollars per aanstns, In Advance.

mouse IN the city-.-but in the country II is en-
the tey ,aI4 aer9nl everything is there placed at
in every possible way---all with the ie nanst
hearty and sincere good WILL must
In the cities the eyenings are deyotad 10
visiting Unless one is on terms of yerv praat
intimacy, visit during the day is as unaeeen-
table as it would be unlocked for The even
ing tertulia, with its pleasant gossip, i, az,
agreeable recreation. The round tea-table ia
an institution in Chill, and English folks on
visiting terms at native houses are not reduc-
ed to syrups or edlt SucTe."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-01-12
BUILDING.
LUMBER,

L
ID constantly OH hand.
Building material sawed TO ORDER
ISAAC DYER.
auglld No. 81 Union Wharf
Great Inducements
FOR PARTIES WISHING TO BUILD.
IlNHE subscribers offer for sale large quantity OF
i desirable building lots in the West End of the
city, lying on Vaughan, Pine, Neal Carlton, Thomas
West, Emery, Cushman, Lewis, Bramhall, Monu-
ment, Dantorth, Orange nd Salem Streets.
They will sell on a credit or from one to ten years.
Il desireu ny the purchasers. From parties who
build Immediately, NO o. sH PAYMENTS REoUIRED
particulars may be obtained.
Portland, May 8, 1865. ma 5tf
A kC1alTECTURE Il ENGINEERING.
IA Messrs. ANDERSON, BONNELL 4 CO.. have
made arrangements with Mr.. STEAD, an Architect
OF estaonsheo reputation, and will in future carry on
Afchltecture with their business as Engineers Par
tes intending to build invited 10 call at their
ONCE No. 3o6 Congress street, and examine eleva-
buildings, &c. i9
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-01-12

A writer in Macmillan's Magazine gives the
following account of society in Chilli, coun-
try which is at present attracting much atten-
tim:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-01-12

HATES OF ADvERTIsfNG.-one inch OF space, in
ensth OF column, constitutes square
sl.b0 per square daily first week 7a cents per
week atter three Insertions or less 81 sO continu-
ns every other day alter first week, 80 cents.
Halt square, three insertions less 10 cents; one
week, Sl.00; 30 cents per week after.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs,' $500 per square
per week; three insertions or less, S1.50.
SPECIAL NOTICES, S1.25 per square for the first in
on, and % cents pei square for each subsequent
n ertion.
Advertisements inserted in the ssNIAINE STATE
PRESS" (which has large circulation in every par
of the State for S100 per square for first Insertion
and 80 cents per square Tor each subsequent inser
tion,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-01-12

THE MAINE STATE PRESS, is published at the
anne pace every Thursday morning at $500 year,
Invariably in advance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-01
FEAST Of THE clUcumCIslDH.

To the religiousy inclined today has sigpincanco
more important than thai II is the opening day Of The
nsw rear Every event In the life Of eur Saviour by
which His humility and His love for men were shown 10
duly commemorsssd by the Christian Church throughout
the world and among the many acts Of His life which
are especially commemorsted IL His incorporation into
the Jewish Church BY the bloody rite OF crurmcson1
In tho Catholic Church n In celebrated ne holiday oR
obligation, or one on which the members Of the Church
are Obliged 10 assist Al the sacrifice Of the unce
pain OF mortal SIM and IN the Episcopal Church The DAY
IL also especially celebrated The decorations In the
churches which had been arranged for Christmas snd
fully described in the HrRsLr have been allowed TO re.
MAN, and but few N any additions or alterations have
been made. In the several churches the services WIN
aelferay be held at the hours as Sundays ana
short sermons appropriate 10 the day win be delivered
ON texts taken from the Gospel Of The day, Lake " IL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-01
Our CHIHUAHUA CORRESPONDENCE.

Summary Of the Liberal Successes In the
NSrth-The Line Of Imperial Occupation
Ra1Olcfng in chihuahua, &c.
1 fa CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Nov. -, 1896
Durango evacuated by the Frepch the lSth In
sams and By the Mexican imperiasts on the 18th. II
- Immediately occupied by the advance force Of Gene
- Amanda. who then. set his whole army In motion
= follow and harass the retreating imperialists
SAelr line Of march 10 TO Zacatecas, seventy -onc
aguss distant by the road Sombrerste and Fresnlio
~ be evacuated In quick succession, and great prepa-
ss1ions making 10 evacuate zacatccas. closely
yssd BY Governor ANA with the liberal forces OF that
oass Zacatccas will fall by the LIST OF December before
~ from six 10 seven thousand men.
The advance force Of General Escobedo, under Ire
VINO, Ia now within thirty miles Of IAN Luis Potos
which the mperalists obliged to cvacuste be
rounded for tho city OF Zscaecas taken the forces OF
Amanda, Anza and Escobcdo Will hem In San Luis Po
I'D and capture its garrison Zacatecas 10 only any
miles from San Luis Potos
Mazatlan must now be entirely abandoned II has
oaly been held lately by the French men-ofwar
portion Of Curonas force. Of Sinaloa, Is already In
Xnlisco and viii soon be In front OF Guadalaara In
Act the liberals numbering "ali ronnd the circle
The imperialiss viii occupy the line OF San Bias
on Ne Pacific, Gusdalsjars, Guanaiuato, Querotero
md Vera Cruz This will be their northern line and
0sanajurato viii be its northern outpost.
me city Of chihuahua Is jubilant bells are ringing
end guns firing
The arrest Of santa Anna and 0rteea ~ looked upon
- the Mexican republican government Of value
Vysn than the OF the retreat OF the peras from
Durango. II will Mexico many troubles and will
- more for her progress than Is even dreamed OF.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-01

A communication has been received from Nr. ~ Fsi-
coner which he replies 10 the published card Of Mr.
r H.. Gallagher, who made charge against him for
forgery The lengthy character OF the communication
precludes its publication In detail The writer makes
very good argument dsproving the statements Of his
sccuse and gives assurance 70 tho public that az zoe con
cuson Of the legal investigation now pendng, 70 prove
one Mr. Faconer fully vindicates Justice Dodge, who
has bv nucndo been charged with unnecessarily pro-
louans the legal investigation. Tho document sap
ported by an affidavit 70 the ruth OF the statements
herein contained As the of particular public
importance no further notice VIII DO taken OF d nnth
Justce Dodge renders his decision
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-01

Governor X l. Patton, Of South Carolina, IL stopping
q the Fifth Avenue Hotel
Lieutenant Colonel D. G. Houston, Of the q. q A., 10
stopping at the Clarendon Hotel
Major Charles MoI Knox, Of Philadelphia IL stopping
II IN st. Denis Hotel
Lieutenant Commander B. J. Cromwell, OF PbiladeL
pha; Colonel Kellogg Of the United States Army md
a Mckinley, Of Monsreal are stopping the Brevoort
House.
Speaker Cosx completed his lecturine tour ct Patsr
son. ~ j., last evening. He will spend New Years Day
this city and receive calls a. the residence OF Mr.
Elliot Cowdin In West Tweny-nrs street. He returns
70 wAsbinslop this eyeninG
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-01

AxSuAL BAIL At rHs Aston HousR Last evening
Meszrs sistson Co.. propretors Of the Assor House.
gave the twenty fourth annual ball to their empioyea
Ths principal dining room had been very handsomely
decorated for tho occasion, and the festivities we're par
tclpsted in by about i've ndrsd persons many distn-
guished guests being prsAenk Dancing commenced
about eight o'clock 70 the nne usc Of Dodworths band
and under the able Of the hesss stetsor,
aided by Mr. Brown steward Of Ae hotel, and the rre
pressbie Banta the enjoyment o. the numerous guests
great as the good spirit ENGINEERED between
the employees and their employ ers = =
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Tho Reported Execufien Of Escebcdo- MAXI
MILAN and Marshal Bazaine, dkc.

srsAEoA CrrY, Mexico, ,

s,sALoA Crry, Mexico, Nov. 1, 1906.
Ansirs here are very much mixed Ma,atsn still TO
mains IN The hskds Of the inpcrisss although Quay
as hss beso dcssrcG By The friends Of msximilIsn.
me- present stsse OF msstersm about a. folcws:--
hyyAms " SONORA
In sonos Pesqolsa 10 Governor. but only name, be
having but few troops At his disposal and the major por
sion Of the citizens being opposed 70 his rule. &nea
&srnss Chief Of tbs forces md ras about eight hun
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-01

Independence OF the United states the ninety rs and
Of the state Of Missouri tho n 81 vrcurp
P n NO I RoDais Secretary Of State.
Of the past war was in command OF the United States
forces In the district OF country herein referred to- that
am personally and intimately acquainted with the sgners
petition and statement and know that they were
original Union men, and have ever been such, and
that they OF unbemshed reputation and charnc
ter sso say tina, am scSosn'sd With the men who
mitiamen either personally or by their general reputa
ton and know them to be men Of bad character, portion
bad conduct, and Of them have the reputation Of
having been rebel bushwhackers
X D. Brown, late Brigadicr General Volunteers
Pension agent NJ s. Louis, No
~. Lours Mo-, Dec. 20. 1865.
To rHx PRESIDENT OF UrrrEp SrArKs:--
The undersigned, citizens Of the state OF Missouri
spestfuy represent that they well acquainted with
Mcssrs H. G. Vaughan, Ames. Sreen. a. Mitchell aud
Thoa =. wailacs who hsve sgned NE accompanying
fairs the city Of Lexington and county 81 Lafayette N
this State They are gentlemen OF unblemished private
among the first TO take arms for the government urg
The late rebellion and made prisoner by the rebels
at tho time Of the capture OF Colonel Mulsan, and
served subsequently until the close Of the war with
the rank OF Brigader General In the service OF the
state. Mr.. Green IL lawyer Of high character aud
m snd d snS 70 ns wISs
Mitchell was also In the service during the war "A
Qustermaster, with the rank OF major.
Mr. Wallace sppontedUnlted States Marshal for the
Western District q MISSOURI by Mr. Lincoln at tho be-
ginning OF his administration, and has been reappcnted
that position x your En'ssny The
mont OF thesc gentlemen, and call upon your Exccency
10 exert the power OF tbe governments 10 arrest and
punish the outrages which have been, and are now
beng committed upon an unoGendna and unresistlng
community, whom the executive Of this state In viola
ton Of law and without any justiHsbe presext has
raordinsry occurrences detailed in the statement Of
kssR Vaughan and others would naturally excite IN
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NEw oRLEAyS, Dec. "a, 1865.
Tns confirmation or the that Maxi
nihan hes determined 70 remain little longer IN Mexico
hss taken any particularly by surprise. His
turn the Car intsrsor-to Puebla Il snow reported
win not materially Affect the course OF events Already
spch Of the military authorities OF the United
sructicns from the government and they will proceed
- the carrying out Of their present orders the
evacuation Of the country by the French is concluded,
- contaminated BY March ncxt In connection with
MAMMALIAN going 70 Puebia there 10 remarkable
point Puepa is the stronghold OF she Church party in
Mexico In said city almost every revolution which has
taken place during the last nfytvo years originated.
When Macmillan sets up there he u in the hands
tBsly Of the preet will be remembered too that on
tne 4th Of Last september Macmillan said In the hour
sfdaneef no true Hspeburg ever deserts his post Il he
soancee may compel him 70 do 80.
A. mr. tho hue and cry about the decentralization OF
- negro 10 concerned lshorsr, the experience Of
Planters who have devoted tfer whole attention to the
cd paying we'll lead them 20 believe thss they make
from xx eight bales TO hand In the coming year
1nis applies 70 the whole OF the MisGssppi bottom
vAsrs cotton s grown ,n
Tho Reported Exeeutien Of Escebcdo- MAXI
toiiisn and Marshal Bazsine, sc.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 80. 1868
Late Mexican adytoes Il New Orleans make no men.
ca Of the execution Of Escobedo and the previous
psrt was, therefore, bid 70 be unsounded.
The oo-epsrsAisn II Marshal BaxsIne with Macmillan
regarded with dissrust ihs two have been little
be1ter than open enemies for nearly year Trade waa
w1ehout sny symptoms a recovery
yuaroa was expected II Durango week, and would
skc that place his SEAT Of government for the present
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-01
AFWYORK CITY cOVERIIElf- 1867
MAYoR-Eiected by the people,
John 4 HOFFMAN,

A41c JOIN E ao y NJ PEOPLE,
Marshas-Apponted BY tho Mayor,
cosIrRoiLm-Electsd BY the people.
RICHARD B. CONNOLLY.
Appointed .. the comptroser-R A storrs, Deputy;
Bostwck. Bco Be-, Waterman L. D'ksman. stock
Clerk; G. W. Lawrence, Comptroler's Clerk
PERSONAL---VERY. GENERAL G. g. z 4s Al RSGg
Appointed by the Registcr-John Y Savage, Deputy.
DANIEL DEvIIN.
SURRoGArE-E Elected by the people
Appointed by the Surroyase@Wlliam B. Aitkin, Chief
TAX COMMISSIONERS by the Board Of Super
A. vredsnburgh First Clerk; J. J. siIcock Collector Of
caoros Aouruucr DEPARTMENT BY Mayor and
Common Council
President-yohn J. Bradley
Assistant Commissioner l. Darragh.
Chief Engineer-Alfred W. Craven.
Clerk-Henry L. Robertson
Contract Clerk-AlexanderF Dodge
Messenger--John J. ConcsSlin.
BUREAU or WATER RExTA
Water Regstrar-W H. Mckinney.
Assistant Water MISUNDERSTANDING Mcleod.
BuRFAu or ppls, SEWERS AND PAvExHSra
Water Purveyor-Wiiliam Walsh.
Cierk-Alcxapder +. Dodge.
Keeper OF District Reseryoir-B. G. Roe
STREET DEsARTaEsr- Appointed oy Mayor and Common
Council.
Street Commissiorer-Geo. W. Mclean
Deputy street Commisscner-wm NJ. Tweed.
Bureau Of the Collector OF Accommodations e.
Bureau OF wharves-Robert Earl
Bureau Of lands and Piaces-Alexander Ward.
Bureau Of Repairs and Supplies-James L. Miller.
Bureau of Department Superintendent Of Repairs and
Supplies--Charlos Boice.
Bureau Of Roads-Isaac Edwards
SUPERINTENDENT Street ImprOvement-James Hayes.
COUNTY CLETK-Elected by the people.
WILLIAM C. CONNER.
Appointed by the County Clerk-Jos b Tsone,