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MISCELLANEOUS.
State Temperance Alliance
Grand MASS CONVENT ON

At "Mass Convention of the State Alliance
Sons of Temperance, Good Templars, Templars Of
Honor, Cold Water Legons, and the friends ofTem-
perance generally" called by the Executive Com
mittee of the Maine State Alliance and held IN Au-
burn, Nov. 18th and 18th, 1867, another committee
wasappointed with Instructions to call Convention
to meet at Augusta, some time in January, 1868.
In performance Of the duty thus assigned them,
they hereby call Convention OF the State Temper
ance Alliance to meet at
GRANITE HALL, AUGUSTA,
Tuesday EUening, Jan. II, 1865,
To act in connection with a State Temperance Con-
venton, Gale by prominent temperance men, to
meet at the same time and place.
All the temperance organizations represented in
in the convention at Auburn, requested TO send
delegates to this Convention and all the friends and
practical advocates Of Qtemperance in the State will
be welcome 10 voice in the deliberations then and
there TO be tad. 81 o-- a
Let every lover Of our cause awake and in view
Of the questions now agitating the public mind, in
view of the efforts which the enemies of prohibi-
tion are making, in view OF the sacred Christian
duty, to which all lovers of temp rance and purity
are called, be willing to sacrifice little time and
pense in preventing the success of those schemes,
which contemplate of the greatest moral calam-
tiles that could fall upon the people of our State.
Let us rally to our standard, SO long and so nobly
upheld, and may the two calls now issued ring
through the State in perfect harmony, to be answer
ed by true men from all portions of the State, who
shall unite most heartily in the work we bave to do
Per order ofthe Executive Committee.
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For Sale---One Mile from Port

THE beautiful residence occupied by Rev. W. P.
Cove road, known by the name OF the MachIgonne
Villa, The grounds are tastcluily laid out with
walks, flower beds, splendid evergreens and shade
trees; about 200 pear, apple plum and cherry trees
in bearing; plenty of currents and gooseDet ries
about acre OF stTawberries-raised 1,600 quarts
this year. The lot embraces nearly four acres, with
streets GO feet wide all round IL. The buIldings-a
line house with 10 rooms, French root and cnpola,
and piazza round three sides; warmed with fur
mace, good well and cistern in cellar; gardeners
house and summer house, and good stable well
finished with cellar. 'lsE ~ lIl--
Terms easy. For ps rticulars enquire on the pre-
misses, or OF WHITTEMORE & STARBIRD, on
Commerce al street; or FERNALD s. SON, corner
OF Preole and Congress streets. a0d srH sd
Sept. 8. dtf
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PORTLAND, SATURDAY MO RNING JANUARY a. 1855
REAL ESTATE.
$500 for a good 1 1-2 story House

Or And One Acre of Land, In Westbrook,
Ji,i within three minutes walk of the Horse Cars.
..4ssH me house Is modern and convenient. Plenty
eNeenent Sott water at the door. Has good barn
Apply to W. ii. JERRiS HH,'-' =.
Qc-3Ud3WN Real Esfata oant
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NOTICE.

LAYING purchased the interest of the firm OF
IL A. & S. Shurtlef, / hall continue the Boot and
Shoe business under the firm name az heret ofore
H1 SYLvEN SHU1LEFF.
Portland, Jan ], 1868. 2w
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Genteel Residence for Sale in Cor.
HdhIs T"TU7
One Of the Finest Residences

One Of the Finest Residences
AkG@-l i'm Gorham, .T
MIIlfz&R Now occupied by Major Mann Of
"a 1ff k1il4 fered for sale The house is two
A2sssa11EsE stories, thoroughly finished inside
and out, and In situation is unsurpassed in that
beautiful village.-The lot is large upon which is
fruit trees of various kinds, shruberry, SC. nice
spring OF excellent water is handy to the door, and
large cistern in cellar. Ii also has fine stable. This
excellent property will comlnena itself to any man
who tsin want OF a pleasant home within 80 minutes
ride OF Portland. - How hlIW .N1lfIE1h 70 ~
For further particulars enc ure of W. Fl. Jerris Re-
al Estate Agent at Horse Railroad Office, Opposite
Preble House. jy3Udtf =
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Land for Sole

4 PART of the late Mary s. Lunt's Estate, near
"A Portland, via Tukey's Bridge; in parcels to
suit Purchasers. Enquire in person by lerter Of
JAMES JOHNSON,
Stroudwater, Westbrook Admir- of said Estate with
will annexed. a.s. .fstrIes oct 22-d6Swtf
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Valuable Real Estate tor snle-

The three story brick house on Free
yEfI1A Street, now occupied by the Right ey
I..szss@ Bishop Bacon, is now offered for sale he
!slaI,E house contains thirty rooms, and is yery
lE2f desirable lacaton for q
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First Glass Hotel on. Genteel Board

being but few steps from the centre of business.
The lotis very large, containing more than nineteen
thousand square Ieet. This is opportunity to
purchase of the best locations in Portland. APP
plyt WILLIAM H. JERRIS,
OctSltf Real Es ate cent
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A readable Story every week, and a pnge
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4 THE PORTLAND PRFss.-B. W. Richardson ESQ.,.
has resumed his old position of etor-n chief of this
paper. Mr.. Richardson's ability
has come to be widely known and recognized, ami
hiscourtesy and candor are acknowledged even by
his warDest political opponents. For 4 short-lived
popularity he d es not pander to prurient and vi
cious taste; and in his earnest advocacy OF good
cause he does not unnecessarily grieve his friends
nor thoughuessly exasperate his opponents.
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-rnI M PersODal: 40 N.
IF MRS. LOUISA HASLEM, wife of William M
i Hasten, formerly of California, now in the Stat
Of Maine will drop line to, send her address to,
Major George W. Hall, Philadelphia Po t Office, she
will hear of something to her advantage
MAI. GEORGE W. HALL.
January 8, 1868. w2w3
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Valuable Hotel Property for Sal,

Valuable Hotel Property for Sale.
L lage OF Fryeburg, Oxford county, Maine. Is Of
fered for sale at bargain, il applied for SOON
The House is large. in good repair with furniture
and fixtures throughout, together with all necessary
outbuildings.
For fall particulars inquire Of '1mat3ta2 '
-.-q ad 1.ru p HoRATIO BOOTHBY,
xx-e- go -5.ta-..- s.1 Proprietor.
Fryebufg, Sept. 20, 1865. .f af Fgasarffe diff
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far more manlness, dignity and honesty, than any
other Republican paper in the State 1t presents its
views with marked ability and defends them with a
zeal that betokens sincerity, but scorns 10 descend
TO personal abuse, SANDER and vcation of political
opponents. Its course in thus respect is in marked
contrast with that OF the Press, published in the
same city. ssf r 4l Al7
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IT gives pleasure to note the enterprise and en-.
ergy of our friends IF the Portland Press in the edi
torial and news departments of that paper. No pa.
per in the State is more fully up with the times thar
Is the Press.
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!. ~ --"rr NJ Justice OF the Peace.
In pursuance of the foregoing warrant to me di-
rected hereby notify the stockholders OF the Euro
pean and North American Railway Company to meet
at the time and place and for the purposes above
mentioned. GG1 r CHARLES J. GILMAN.
Clec26dtd EwrfTEF1 ID sft rFrUrt a Id. lily.
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GFrom tn Round Table, New York, July, 1s67.]
The Portland Press evinces a commendable ener-
gy in coliating facts pertaining the commercial
manufa turing and agricultural life OF its State Its
editorial opinions are also expressed with Unusual
weight, and iCis the only provincial journal in the
country that pays any considerable attention to Ca
madam events.
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y From the Machias Republican, Dec. 1871.
The Portland Press has Instituted new feature
in its columns, that of culling the news from
every county 10 the State, and arranging a column,
more or less according to material. This is certain
ly a good plan, and has added much to the already
well earned reputation of the Press for reliable in
formation. g Gul u. tHr 90 IEA #G
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

CAUSE; soIStILL- -HEALTH.-It is quite
certain that man is the most daring
violator of natural law to be found in
the animal kingdom. He is not only
absolutely reckless, but persistent and
obstinate in his course of ftransgressing;
indeed, he is original and ingenious in
his methods of attack upon himself.
God has made man upright, but he has
sought out many inventions to. make
himself crooked, so that an army OF men
find constant and lucrative employ menr
in patching and mending the. bodies of
their fellow creatures Here is q. regi-
melit of men with forceps TO pull out
teeth that should last a lifetime-for
they were not made to ache, but were
given TO man to eat with. There a host
of men are using pills, powders. pIas-
teTs, and every variety of panacea to
cure the ills of the unfortunate. Do We
have reason to believe that the brute
creatioa when allowed to controlitself
and follow instinct, suffers rs we do2 Do
they bleat and below with the tooth
ache? DO they suffer from co d? Are
they afflicted with chronic ,iiscases2
Can powders and plasters be of service
to them! Why do we Weld SO easily to
fatigue, and fall 4 prey to disease so
rapidly? Can it be true chat weakness
OF body indicates strength of soul--that
Il narrow chest insures Il broad heart
that a sicllly constitution is favorable to
a sanity life--that physical indrmity is
proof Of spiritual power! 1t is ridieu-
Ions nonsense to suppose such things.
We are to love God with all our heart.
sou! and strengths; and the more heart,
soul and strength we have, the more we
can love God. The fact is we liaye al
lowed the animal to get the better of tho
ansel of onr natures. We eat too much,
and too fast. We drink too much of
that which is not aqua para. We chew,
and smoke and snuff tobacco. We go to
bed late, and get up late. We do not
get sufficient sleep, and we allow the
anXicties of life to drive us to disease.
Il chronological Journal.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

WHO WAS SANTA CLAUs.-Santa
Claus was one OF the oldest ideas of the
Celtic West in Pagan times, as he was
of the Pagan East before. In Christian
times he was still regarded with religious
reverence, sitting, as he had sat for ages
in Egypt and elsewhere, in the arms of
his mother. Santa Claus was, i'll fact,
the child Jesus in the middle ages; and
throughout that period the festive creed
of Germany and all Celtic Europe was
that he visited all family dwellings, of
good Christians on the eve of his ami
versary, aud brought with him gifts and
blessings for the children. This beauti-
ful tradition is still to be found lingering
III Germany, though Santa Claus does
not seem to be specially connected with
it by name. The truth of this original
belief is plainly enough indicated by
the word "ClauS," which, in the Gothic
or Ancient German, means Child" and
"Son.'' "Santa Claus formerly meant
the Holy Child"
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

OLDEST Republic IN EXISTENCE.
The oldest republic in existence is
that OF San Marino, in Italy, between
the Apennines, the Po, and the Adria-
tic. The territory of this State is only
forty miles in circumference, and its
population about 1000. The republic
was founded more than 1 400 years ago,
on moral principles, industry and equity
and has preserved its liberty and
independence amid all the wars and
discords which have ragged around it,.
Bonaparte respected it, and sent an
embassy to express sentiments of friend
ship and fraternity. 1t is governed by
captain-regent; chosen every six
months by the representatives of the
people. The taxes are light, the farm
houses are neat, the fields we'll cult
waited, and on all sides are seen comfort
and plenty, the happy effect of morality
simplicity and frugality.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

WHO IS a GENTLEMAN IA gentle
man is not merely Il person acquainted
with certain forms and etlquettes of lifO,
easy and self-posSesscd in society, able
to speak aId act, and move in the world
without awkardness, and free from hab-
its which are vulgar and in bad taste.
4 gentleman is something beyond. all
this; that which lies at the root of al
his ease, and refinement, and tact, is
the power of ofpleasing--how can he show
respect for otherS--how may he avoid
hurting their feelings. When he is in
society he scrupulOusly ascertains the
position and relations with every ono
with whom he comes in contract, that
he may give to each his due honorj his
proper position. He studies how no
may avoid touchiug in conversation mp
OH any subject which may needlessly
hurt their feelings. how he may abstain
from any allusion which call up a dis1-
greeablc or offensive association. A
gentleman never alludes to, never ap-
pears conscious of any personal defect,
bodily deformity, inferiority of talent,
rank, or reputation, in the persons in
whose society he is placed. He never
assumes any superiority for himself
he never ridicules, never boasts, never
makes display of his own power, or
advantages, such as is implied in ridi-
cule, sarcasm, or abuse, as he never
INDUCES in habits, tricks or inclinations
which may be offensive to others.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

a petition to Congress has been got
ten up by some Radical Germans of
Boston, asking for an amendment to the
Constitution to provide for the abroga-
ton of the Office of President. and for
the appointment by Congress from
among it's own members of an executive
committee, OF other capable citizens.
The idea is that the Presidency is n sort
of remnant of royalty that should not
be eountenanced in republic.
The Radical mind at Washington is
in good condition to receive the
suggestion of this petition favorable.
The Executive is considered an obstruc-
tiOn to the proper development Of the
popular will, and therefore, as unneces-
Sary as it is mischiev and should
therefore be abolished. The scheme
contemplates that the people shall have
the power to remove their representa-
tives in Congress at any time during the
term for which they were elected. AS
we are in the midst of revolution, we
shall not be surprised if this scheme
should be one of its successful fruits.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

"You sympathize with me, madam;
act only with reason. The good of the
individual must yield to the good OF
France. Farewell !"
'Stop!" said she, and Joseohi step
ped quickly across the room and caught
his arm, drawing him as she did so again
to the window. ''Do you see that star!''
and she pointed at one that shone with
marked brightness. This is my destiny.
BY it you have risen. To me it has
promised throne, Through me you
have accomplished it; part from me and
you fall. Yes, fall. to die in sorrow.
neglect and exile! Remember this, Ma
poleon, and remember these words when
it is not too late to recall the act that
no words of mine can prevent"
Napoleon gazed almost in terror at
her who stood like u phrophetess gazing
out with eyes like fire upon the heavens,
and then with heart almost of sick
ness, he turned away and left the room
without q word. Hitut.s
s Ten days passed before he had the
nerve to strike the blow which broke
the golden chain that bound them, and
from that moment, as he afterwards
confessed at st. Helena, the fall of Ma
poleon began, till he died broken
hearted exile upon an island in mid
ocean, .e..rte. f.,s 4e i 1-a
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

Pope Pins TX is described as very
good. looking man with wonderfully
graceful manners, stout and corpulent,
though of very agreeable exterior,
and clothed as he is in white, from the
shoes to his capote, with gilded crosses
embroidered on the fore part of his shoes,
and his rich white hair falling upon his
shoulders, he :mpresses those who see
him first as having an uncommonly ven
erablc appearance His white, transpa-
rent cheeks become slightly colored by
the effect of the air; his face is ola beau
tiful regularity, and in spite ofhis aqui-
line nose and his rather piercing eyes,
meekness anslabenevoIehce are the very
characteristics of his features.
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Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

A Washington lawyer has notified
Mr.. Charles L. Meals, stone mason in
Alexandria, that he is the rightful heir
to property in Washington worth a
hundred millions of dollars. He says
the Treasury buildings, the White
House and other public buildings are on
this property.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

Tt is hardly worth willie for the radi-
Gals to talk any more about the coniis-
cation of Southern lands. Those lands
are as good Or as bad as conIiscated
already. They sell for Il mere song. \
nimble nigger i'll a favorable location
can steal enough pr0pcrigy over night
to buy forty acres of ground early the
next morning.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

STRIKING IN THE DAzK.-Bob Flynn,
q negro blacksmith of Franklin, KY,
lately sent in his bill to Washington for
$497 30, for Government work in the
war. The QuarteTmaster General not
knowing he was p negro, sent it back,
endorsed "Disallowed, OH account of
dtslOydIty."
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

THE ONLY HoPE.-The National In
teliigencer says:
"The only salvation for the South
and for the whole couHtry is to be found
in the possible chance that the South
ern people will reject constitutions fix
ing upon them and upon the whole
Union the despOtie rule of the Radical
party, through the establishment of ne
gro supremacy" ..
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

A writer beautifully remarks that a
mans mother is the representative of
his Maker. Misfortunes and mere crimes
sets no barriers between her and
her son. While his mother lives man
has one friend on earth who will not
desert him when he is needy. Her
affection flows from pure fountain, and
ceases only at the ocean of eternity.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

The New York Herald says: But let
the Southern whites who are under the
heel of radicalism be firm, let them keep
up their courage, let them be patient
aud await the hour of their complete
redemption, which every sign portends
will occur within q twelvemonth.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

FROSTY WEATuER.-Fewh haze failed
to observe what q vigor and elasticity
are impaired 10 both mind and body by
Il frosty atmosphere, and what loss of
all these there is in a hot summer day:
this is probably owing to tho fact that
ut noon of any clear frosty day in
winter there is ten times as much
elasticity in the air there is at any
noon of summers; hence to all invalids
the days most valuable for exercises are
those least beneficial are where it is
warm or thundery; hence every hoar of
daylight spent in the open air in frosty
weather, in some kind OF outdoor activ-
tiles, is that much gain to the viality of
the system, impartiug vigor to the mind,
elasticity to the body, and elevation to
the moral feelings and powers of tho
man. ,.r
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

DEATH OF AN EDIToR.-Jamos II
Harney, for twenty-four years editor in
chief of the Louisville Democrat, died
recently, at Louisville, Ky. Prof. Har-
ney, prior to the starting of the Demo
crat in 1914, was principal of one of the
leading colleges in Louisville, and du-
ring his presidency OF that institution
gave to the world work on algebra,
which, though it met with little success
as standard work, gave the author
much reputation as a mathematician
Mr.. Harney was n Democrat OF the old
school, and his writings. terse and poin-
ted, showed him opposed to what is
termed progressiveness in'politics. he
died full of years and full of honors.
Peace to his dust.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

The Assistant Commissioner for
Louisiana reports to the Feedmen's
Bureau that the number of laborers OF
all classes, male and female, in this
State, is 394, 900. and of the aged and
helpless, of both sexes 10000
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-02-13

Mr.. JoHNsoN's PoSrTIoN.-Contrary
to the opinion OF n great many prophets,
Mr.. johnson has not done anything
against Congress, or against Secretary
Stanton. Nor will he do anything.
His present role is that Of martyr,
and he will DOUBTLESS play it to the end.
He wants the Democratic nomination
for the Presidency, and he thinks that
by standing as the prosecuted and pa
tient representative of that party for a
while he may get it. Hence no violent
nor even any loud
speeches, are to be looked for from him
for some time to come. ....
1t looks, too, somewhat as though his
game might win. Mr.. Pendleton must
look out, or his chances will dwindle TO
nothinG.-[ Nei0 York san.