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The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24
News Items.

A Washington correspondent says that Re-
publican Senators have agreed that no more
nominations shall be confirmed during the
present administration unless it is an excep-
tional case where the public interest seems to
require it.
The city OF Chicago loses two million dollars
by real estate frauds. Parties have acquired
titles by fraudulent deeds and then covered IN
their tracks by having the property sold for
non-payment Of taxes,
The Hon. G. G. Washburn, who is at present
a member of the House of Representatives
from Wisconsin, is candidate for the ser ator-
ship in place OF Mr.. Doolittle whose term is
about to expire.
The proposition that was submitted to the
Senate Tuesday by Senator Wilson, providing
for the retirement of any Judge of the Su-
preme Court who has attained to the age of
20, on full pay, is said to meet with the appro-
val OF a majority of that Court. Should the bill
become law, Justices Nelson and Grier
would probably retire, and as the law stands
no vacancies would exist, the number Of JUS
tices being limited to six. Justice Grier is "a
years OF age, and seems to be sleeping during
most of the sessions of the Court. Justice Nell
son is past 7e.
A friend, writing from Washington, says the
guard in front Of Mr.. Stewards house has. been
Kept up since the death of Mr.. Lincoln. The
sentinel Is not even relieved when the Secre-
tary visits Auburn.
Mr.. SpauldiDg OF Buffalo, the autbor of ths
legal tender act, has expressed To Seore,.rv
McCulloch the opinion that it was war mea.
sure and ought not to be continued after the
immediate exigency has passed. He declares
that he should not be surprised were the Su-
preme Court to pronounce the act unconsti-
tutional.
Mr.. Peabody's donations to ths poor of Lon
don amount now to 81 $50 ,OO0
There are 100000 cotton soipdlAs nov. IN
operation in the United States, of which over
100000 are running on cloths for printing
and produce 45O,0OO,00O yards per annum.
Mr.. Edward A. Pollard, the historian of. the
Lost Cause" makes the remarkable state
menttbat the bulk of-the valuable documents
of the Confederate government, including the
correspondence Of Jefferson Davis, exists to-
day in coneealment, deposited in place where
they remain concealed TO this time, and will
probably not be unearthed in this generation.
Senator Morton is preparing reply 10 the
letter of Horace Greeley.
George Francis Train is to be rendered a
public reception at Cooper Institute by. the
Fenian brotherhood of New York city on his
arrival.
Senator Sprague has purchased valuable
island on the Georgiacoast near the mouth of
ST. Mary's river, and also near Fernandjna.
Florida. 1t contains an area OF 5000 acres, ard
is said to be extremely fertile. He will plant
the whole with cotton to supply his, northern
cts
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24
sIr. vandenhoff,s Readiux,

Mr.. George Vandenhoff appeared before
crowded audience at City Hall last night, I'M
der the auspices Of the Mercantile Library As
ISOLATION. The fact that Mr.. Va2denhoff was
to read called out large number of persons,
besides the regular attendants upon lectures,
who are great admirers of Shakespeare and the
dramatic poets, and who relied upon the wide
spread reputation of the reader both as an
actor and elocutionist.
Mr.. Vandenhoff's talent is in measure her.
editary, his father having been one of the lead.
ing actors on the English stage at time when
the stage was celebrated for good actors. 1t is
not at all extraordinary, therefore, that our
citizens were DESTROYS of seeing and hearing
one who had added laurels to a name already
famous in histrionic annals.
The reader commenced the evenings enter
tainment by scenes from As you like it,
These scenes were those laid in the forest of
Arden, introducing Duke, living in exile,
jacques Orlando, Teuchstone, CORN, William,
Rosalind, Celia and Audrey. It is no light
task to assume so many characters, from the
grave to the gay, the country clown TO the
curt jester, the impetuousness OF Orlando
WAC, Urgel forward by hunger, is rebuked By
the Duke and thus recalled to himself as
gentleman; the raillery OF Jacques. There is
nothing requiring great dramatic action, but
there is necessity of great polish to make the
picture perfect, and render this beautiful syl-
van poem efactive-a quiet acting which con-
yeys the necessary point, and accompanied by
expressive play of feature and proper gesture
teaches lesson to many of the actors of the
present day they would do welt to profit by.
In the combat between Roderick Thu and
Fitz James, Mr.. Vanderbilt was fine. There
was chance for dramatic action, and we were
not disappointed in the effect he would pro.
duce on his audience. He followed the advice
of Hamlet TO 80 suit the action to the word
and the word to the action" This was partic-
uiarly observable in his rendition Of the text
from the tima that Roderick throws his large
aside until death loosens his clasp from Fitz
James neck. 1t is no small thing to be able to
arouse q large and miscellaneous audience to
enthusiasm when unsupported by any of the
usual paraphernaia of the stage.
His David Copperfeld" we were disappoint-
Cd in. 1t NAV be that we remembered Dickers
in the "Carol," and the vividness of the picture
he drew was rendered even more SO by the in
tense humor Of the text at one time, and its
pathos at another. Perhaps if we had heard
Mr.: Dickens read David Copperfeld" we
might have been better pie used with NJ. yan-
denhoff's rendition than his. But Mr., Warden
hof's David" is not our I'd rvil," the shy,
quiet, modest fellow who was called Daisy By
steerforth, as type of his innocence, and who
felt that the respectable Littimer actually nit
led him. No! this sheepish fellow in courtship,
this country simpleton of the stage, is not our
DAISY. This is merely our opinion, in which
few may concur.
AS whole, it was delightful feature of the
course, and we are much indebted to the COM
mttee for securing Mr.. .Vandenhoff.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24
The Boston Evening Traveller pays the 70

lowing tribute to Miss Furbish's book:
The FLOWER OF LIBERTY.-Edited and il
lustrate by Julia A. NJ. Kurdish; B. B. Rus.
sell, Boston, Publisher.-Fifty choice national
poems the bfeathings of American genius, are
given to the world in q beautifully hound and
printed octave volume, including works from
the hands OF our most distinguished writer's.
o. W. Holmes leads the column of patriotic
singers, and many name a. noble follows.
But the popularity and the excellence lies in
the collected designs, each illustrative of a
poem. These are fIom the pencil of the fair
compiler, Miss Julia A. NJ. Kurdish, of Port
land, Me-, and are the work OF chance hours
for several years past. The starry flag, the
bells of freed IN, the symphonies OF triumph,
and the voices of mourning. these and kindred
topics Of the shareholders rebellion, are the
matters touched by pen and pencil. making
the work not only attractive to those OF the
present generation, but giving it a value to the
future as a memento of this never to- be for
gotten age. this era OF Titanic struggle so
happily terminated in behalf of freedom and
truth.
The volume is unique, and will be admired
by all who appreciate excellent poetry, ex-
quisite art, elegant typography and ex alted
patriotism. The lady, o whom the country is
indebted for 80 ine work, will have all her
countrymen tor her admirers, and she deserves
to have them. Letters from literary men, and
others. all over the country predict for the
volume great popularity.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

PORTLAND INsT7TUTE.--Our citizens are no
doubt fully aware Of the widespread circula-
zion Of the books Of the Institute at ,ne pres
ent time. As far as its annual subscription
list is concerned the library has been great
success. What, however, is especially needed
is donations of books, works of art and money
particularly money. With handsome tund
to fall back upon the Institute can be supplied
with many rare and valuable works that indi-
viduals might not feel able to donate and which
are of essential Importance In public library.
1t is now the time ofthe year when every one
is exercising his or her mind as to what they
shall give their friends. A great deal of
money that would otherwise be diverted into
other channels, when less would answer the
purpose fully as well, might be made the
means of earning the lasting gratitude of a
whole community.
We would not wish by these remarks to de-
preciate Christmas gifts; by no means. But
we are well aware that great deal of money
is often spent on some toy or trinket which is
quickly destroyed or goes out of fashion; or
else the receiver Of, the costly present already
has house full of all manner of choice
things, and the valuable offering that has cost
the donor so much thought is the sensation of
a moment, to be soon laid aside and speedily
forgotten. But present of books, pictures or
money to the Public Library is gift that will
endure as long as the article itself. 1t delights
not one, but many. 1t places within the reach
of those, who cannot afford to buy, and have
no we'll selected library of their own, fount of
learning that is perpetual. There are great
many departments in the Institute that are in
adequately filled or entirely unrepresented.-
On is shelves should be found all the standard
authors of foreign literature. 1t should be
made library for the student as we'll as for
the general reader.
Thick the subject over carefully; do not
dismiss it without thought. Lat Christmas
Day dawn for the Institute as we'll as for the
individual, and with change in the quotation,
'let your'gitt be as costly as your purse can
bear"
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

"PuTrrNe ON THE SCREWS. FAT the meet
ing of the National Board Of Trade, in Cleve-
land, Ohio, a few days since, some very irgen.
ious and able speeches were made. There
were some delegates present from this city.
Among the reports Of speeches We notice
the following:
Mr.. B. f. Manson, of Portland, advocated q
contraction of greenbacks and an expansion Of
years sold through one channel--Wall street.
They have been in the bear" business. He
would have she Secretary of the Treasury,
when he has q supply of gold, give notice 70
the Secretary of War and NavS. that they can
purchase supplies with gold. This would not
pour gold into Wall street. Our banks must
be satisfied with smaller profits than they have
been making. We should tell bankers that if
they do not deal more fairlylwe viii put the
screws on.
The banks are just about 70 make their semi
annual dividends, and it would be embarrass-
ing to them just now to reduce them. Per-
haps next July many answer the speakers
purpose. The implication that the banks do
not deal "fairly," is singular one, and will
not be very chesrfd'ly acquesced in by the
managers in this city. They certainly compel
no one TO "deal" with them. 1t is a matter Of
choice among the borrowers. The threat shat
the screws are to be put on unless they IDEAL
more fairly" will be likely to create some alarm
IN the directors rooms. 1t is an old maxim,
that "bluff is game that two can play at !" 1t
would be one of those Iaughable events-it not
too serious TO make sport Off it should turn
out that the screw was applied in another d.
rection! Suppose the BANK directors wishing
to be up and dressed as early at least as the
worthy speaker, should get hold of the motive
power and apply the "screw" first! "self pre-
servation is She first law of nature, Why
should the banks-being fcrewarned-ssit to
be screwed, when with a slight display of slao-
rity they can IS well be the screwers- thus
save the pressure of tha vice upon their finan.
cial operations. If some member OF Che Ma
tional Convention will answer these questions
he will oblige, An OLD FILE.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24
State News.
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY
SPECTATOR.

ANDRoSCoGGIN COUNTY.
Our Lewiston correspondent writes that Mr.
Joel Gray is quite rapidly recovering from his
paralytic shock. His brain does not appear to
have been affected Mr.. Wing, of Bangor,
who is also sick at the De Witt House, is
mendng rapidly. The doctors hardly know
what TO make of his case.
An old man named Moore was found dead
on the floor in his house on Golf street, Au-
burn, about 10 o'clock, Monday night. He
had been sick for some time and eviden " fell
dead while crossing the room, says the Jour
nal
KENEEBEC COUNTY.
The Bangor Wing says man was run over
Tuesday afternoon by the passenger train,
when near Belgrade. He was lying across the
track, and the train could not be sto Iped be-
fore reaching him. He was thrown off by the
COW catcher, and escaped with the loss Of only
three fingers. We did not learn his name.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
The Bath Times states that Mr.. VIM. Ho-
gan Of that city has the contract for the erec-
ton of a new Custom House at Wiseasset.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The dwelling house of Mr.. B. F. Bartlett,
of SkoWhegan, was destroyed by fire ou Sat
urday morning last. The fire was first discov-
cred about o'clock, breaking out Of the roof.
The furniture was mostly saved. The stable.
connected with the house by shed, was saved
by tearing down the shed and applying water
and snow.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

BowpoIN COLLEGE DrNNER.-An adjourned
meeting of the the alumni of Bowdoin Col
lege residing in Boston was held at ST. James
Botel Tuesday evening. The committee sp-
pointed at former meeting reported q form of
constitution for an association of the alumni.
which was adopted. The following list of pfi-
GERS was also reported by the same committee,
snd adopted:
President, Hon. Nehemiah Cleaveland, (lsi3l
Vice President Hon. John G.. Do ige, 1884.
Secretary, D G. Linscott. ESD, (Is59).
Esccetivs GOrsnittse,,3Rev; DE- Rufus Anderson,
Dodge tlsS D; Cyrus Woodman, Esq, 1883 ;Rev.
i Dr, ID; B: Wepb, gs46l Lorenzo Marrett, Esq.,
osgooi, Esq, us5}l. :.
Pleasant speeches We're made by the Presi-
dent of the association, by Rev. DIR. Harris,
Professor Packard, Rev. DR.; Anderson, Hon.
8. P. Benson, Rev. William D. Northend, Pro-
fessors Bracket, sewall, smythe and Young,
and many others. Letters were received from
Rev. Or. Woods and Gov Chamberlain.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24
United States District Court.

DECEMBER TERM-Fox, j., PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.--The jury returned a verdict for the
petitioners in the case OF John Randall ct al Free
man L. Given.
In Bstnkruptcy-Petit'o Of Luther s. Moore for
final discharge, petitioner having con piled With all
the requirements OF the law. The petition Is OPP
posed by number OF ere iiiors. hearing lie going
on before Judge Fox j. H. Drummond and Ira T.
Drew fJr petitioner. j s. E. M. Rand sod Shepley
& Strout for remonsrants.
The Jury has been dismissed Cor the term.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

WANT OF WATER.-The steam fire engine
Casco was engaged yesterday afternoon at the
reservoir on the corner of Oxfcrd and Cedar
streets, playing through 200 feet of hose, and
filing the cistern in the City Building with
water from that reservoir. We are informed
that the quantity of water used at the City
Building is about forty hogshrads per day
This shows the necessity of having the sebago
water introduced as soon as possible.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24
A pLnAsANr OooAs1oN-The emnloyees o

A PLEASANT OcoAsIoN.-The employees Of
the firm of Messrs. C. n. Breed & Co., number.
ing about twenty, met at the residence of Mr.. G
H. Breed, on Spring street, on Tuesday eve-
ming last, where a most bountiful supper was
provided. After which, the evening was spent
in the most pleasant and social manner.
Everything was done for the comfort and en-
tertainment of those present that could be,
andit was quite evident that all had good
time. The occasion will long be remembered
by those present as one of the bright spots In
their history, and we trust the future prospect
ty of Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. B. will be equal to
their kindness and generosity in the past.
ONE WHO WAS THERE
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

ARRIVAL OF THE HBERNIAN.-Steamship
Hibernian, Capt Smith, from Liverpool 10th
and Londonderry 18th instants, arrived at this
port about i o'clock Wednesday morning. She
had o full cargo aud 10 cabin and 76 steerage
passengers. Our thanks are due to the Purser
of the ship for files of papers and other favors.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

ILLNESS OF Hon. N. j. MILLER We re-
greet to state that Hon. Nathaniel j. Miller,
Collector Of Internal Revenue for this Dis
trict, is so seriously i'll that his recovery is de.
SPARED of. He has been ailiDg for few weeks
past with heart disease, and yesterday it had
assumed such form as to excite the alarm of
his family
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

]. o. o. Fat a meeting of the Eastern
Star Encampment, 1. o. o. F., held last even
ing the following officers were elected for the
next term: Chief Patriarch, D. W. Nash; High
Priest, Spencer Rogers; Senior Warden, q R.
Sargent; Junior Warden, P. W. Stoneham;
Scribe, G. S. D. Griffin, Jr.; Treasurer, steph-
an Emerson
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

The WEArHER.-The weather yesterday was
variable enough for April. 1t showed hard all
the morning and until about three in the after
noon, when huge black cloud, like a thunder
cloud overspread the heavens, and the rain
came down like brisk shower. 1t then turn
cd to snow again, but in the evening the skies
were cloudless and the moonlight superb.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

DETENTroN.-A train of ten freight cars got
OIL the track of the Grand Trunk railway yes
terday, near the Stark water station, OBTAINING
the passenger train from Island Pond Ave
hours Jul in arriving in this city.
Inc train from Montreal had not arrived al
tsiana fond yesterday morning when the train
s'"r0eo from that place 1t was detained nv
snow On board this train was Mr.. Coles and
ms theatrical company, -who were t., have o,en,
ha-a D 81 nan last evening. They will -be
Aeie 'o-oay ana open the hail this evening
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

SPIRITUAL AssocIAPIoN.-Our readers must
not forget the first assembly of the Spirtualist
Association, at Congress Hall, tonight. If
the entertainment that was given by them last
week is any criterion Of the future, this even
ing's dance will be something to remember. Ii
is a great addition to any dance to feel that
your surroundings are perfect, and where
could they be more so than in this new hall,
with its beautiful frescoipg, its comfortable
ante-rooms, we'll lighted, and such excellent
music as the Portland Band furnishes? The
friends Of the society will turn out in large
numbers
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24
Reljaious Notices.

FIRST UNIvERsALIsr CHURCH, Congress Square
There will be Chris mas Eve Vesrers, with appro-
priae music, in this church this Thursday eve
ming, at O'clock.
ST STEPHENS CHURCH. There will be a Christ
mas Eve service In ST. Stephens Church this evening
OF u o'clock. Also the usull service on Christmas
day Tomorrow at 10i o'clock a. NJ.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24
Portland and Vicinity
New Advertisements lhfs Days

SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Scotch Goods, &c.-s. s. Whittier.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN. :
Promenade conrert-Forest City Band.
Ea Observation-Disclosures Str. ct Church.
Christmas at Pine Street hnrch
s. s. Anniversary at Casco street Chur oh.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT CoLUMN.
Havana Oranges st Aliens Fruit Store.
Annual Me, ting P. & w Steamboat Company.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

FOREST CITY BAND.-This young and enter
prsing band have been giving a series of
pleasant dances on Saturday evenings at Ian
caster Hall. Tonight they propose to go
step further and give grand bali at the same
place. Winter has fairly set in and our peo-
pie during that season are decidedly fond of
dancing. 1t is astonishing what determined
dancers will do provided they have health and
strength, no corns, and agreeable partners
Agreeable partners are always on hand at the
Forest City Band entertainments, so we would
advise our readers to go to the ball and have
good time
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

This splendid Hair Dye Is the best in the world
The only tr,e and perfect Dye Harmless, Reliable
instantaneous No disapp )inimeni. No ridiculous
tints, Remedies the i'll effects 81 Bad DYES Invig.
CRATES and leaves the hair and beautiful black or
oTown. Sold by all Druggists ana Periumers; and
properly applied at Bachelors Wig Factory 1e Bond
street, New York. IanI1sNdly
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24
Per steamer Hiberniau, at this pOrt.l
SPOR EN.

Sept Is. lat 81 N. lon ITO II W, ship st James
from San Francisco Tor Liverpool.
Nov "a, of island OF Trinidad, SA, barque Key
stone, -,
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

CENTRAL CHURCH LEvEE.-The ladies of the
Central Church had fine time at Congress
Hall last night. Their tables were loaded with
pretty things, the tableaux were handsomely
costumed and presented, their refreshments
were nice and abundant, and large audience
in attendance. So
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

Sumner IS Minister Plenipotentiary Extraor-
binary to>GEeat Britain for the sole and ex-
press purpose Of arranging the Alabama neso-
stiations> .1lr. Sumner, il is believed, desires
to remain in the Senate, yet at the same time
his profound knowledge of the Alabama and
other matters with England would render his
services invaluable, He could arrange these
and return by december next to his seat in the
Senate. No more acceptable appointment for
us could be made, nor one which would com.
mand greater respect with all classes in En-
Oiand - -
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24
Superior COurs.

DEo9MsEE TERM-GoDDARD, j., PRESIDING.
WEDNEspAY--Nc. i4s-Mary A. Waite VS.. Thorn
as Burnbam. Action Of assumpsit to. recover the
sum Of $l65 &C. being for board ofdetendant, his wife
served.
Carleton. j. & e. NJ. Rand.
In the case OF Harmon vs., otlsfeld, heard yestet-
day, Judgment was entered for the defendants with
costs. ....-- ...-
Court adjourned to o'clock Thursday morning.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

P. NJ. B.-The grand Promenade Concert of
of the Blues comes off tonight at City Hall.
In this community Christmas has begun to
take rank with Thanksgiving as holiday, and
consequently there is large number of per-
sons who find themselves free on Christmas
Eve to seek some place of amusement There
is no pleasanter way Of passing an evening
than in dancing. 1t enables one 20 not only
enjoy themselves but affords an opportunity
to make another one happy. We would say to
all those who are deliberating how they shall
spend the evening to take their wife, sister or
lady friend, to the Blues dance. Their prom
enade concerts have become fixed institu-
ton, and every one who has been once is crazy
to attend second time. Chandler's Quad
rifle Band will furnish the music, which in it
self is enough to recommend them, and th g
whole company will unite in making the &C.
casion "Merry Christmas" gathering.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

ALPHA DANcE.-The Alphas had another of
their delightful private parties at Lancaster
Hall last night. The young people of the pres
ept day know how to improve on those assem-
blies more matured persons used to indulge in
at their age, both in attendance and real enioy.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

OCTOBER TERM.-TAPLEY, j.. PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-The motion of the defendants ceun-
Sc! for rehearing in the case of ATontine u.s. Per-
kins ct al. granted and the Court adjourned to
Wednesday, Dec. goth, at o'clock A. NJ.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24
Municipal Court.

JOpGE RTNGSBURy PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-John Clahane and john Burns
were before Court on search and seizure process.
Burns was discharged, but Clahane was adiudged
guilty and fined $3.50, which he paid.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-24

The LIST Baptist Sabbath School have plan
ned an interesting time for themselves and
their friends in the lecture room of their new
church this evening There is to be singing of
Christmas carols By the school, and an exhibi-
ton of magic lantern views in great variety,
and all for 20 cents.