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The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11
Terrible Marine misunderstanding OF
fha SfeaEner Reabfrds

A Chicago telegram of yesterday gives the
particulars of the burning on Lake Michigan,
Thursday morning, of the side-wheel steamer
Seabird:
The steamboat Seabird belonged to the Two
Rivers, Malntown and Chicago line of steam
ers. She had made four trips this season and
was on her NTH when she met witt the tern
bic disaster reported When off Waukeegan
ABOUT halt past six o'clock in the morning, IRE
was seen issuing from pile OF miscellaneous
freight stored around the aitefguaros outsioe
the entire stern of the boat was wrapped In
flames.
From the statement of one Of the persons
rescued it appears that all on board became
demoralized, even the officers, and no effort
was made to lower the small boats. The only
suryi vors as far as known are G. A. Chamber
lain and Edward Hamebury, passengers lron
Sheboygan. The latter makes the following
statement:
There were in all about one hundred per-
sons on. board. including eight or ten ladies'
and seven or eight children. L saw smoke
arising from the main deck below the ladies'
cabin There was Il lot OF tubs OF straw lying
near and the fire got among them. l cried
sire" and the crew and passengers rushed
from their rooms. There was great confusion.
The fire spread so rapidly as to convince me
that it had been burning long time Within
five minutes the after part of the boat was in
flames. / do not think all the ladies had time
TO get out of their state-rOoms, and some of
them and the children must have beer burned.
An effort was made by a portion of the crew to
reach the small boats, but they tailed.
MIR. Chamberlain states that about half-past
six he was looking over the side of the steamer
and saw porter come out of the ladies' cabin
with a scuttle of Goals and ashes and going to
the bulwark where quantity OF miscellaneous
freight was stored he threw the contents over
board. In about a quarter ofan hour he hea
an alarm Of fire and saw flames issuing from
this pile of freight. 1t seemed to be not more
than ten minutes before the whole after part
of the steamer was in flames. In his opinion
when the porter threw the Goals overheard the
wind blew some back into the freight He
heard no explosion and thinks if the fire had
caught from the boiler it would have been
discovered sooner.
Capt Yates of the schooner Cordelia states
that when off Waukeegan he saw the burning
steamer; was distant from her four or five
miles; bore down to her where he succeeded
in saving two passengers, one of whomwas II
| the water. the other on The steamer. Thinks 1t
not probable that any others were saved
We learn fom one OF the Survivors that at
ter the steamer took fire the helm was loo keo
hard port, causing her to whrl round as
long as the engine worked. The Cordelia die
not leave. the wreck until she was burned tc
the waters edge.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11
j. FL, RUSSELL, Clerk.

"rHE sweetest thing in life" is good 5-ealth
and good spirits, and if you have them not, the
next best thing is, what will restore bloom to
the faded cheek and happiness to the dropping
heart. The great and sure remedy is Planta-
ZION Bitters, which our physicians recommend
to both male and female patients, as safe
reliable, agreeable and cordial stimulant. They
contain nothing to disagree with the most
delicate constitution, and have won golden
opinions from all who have tried them; and
probably no article was ever tried by SO many
persons. They elevate the depressed and give
strength to the weak.
MAGNOLIA WATER.-A delightful toilet arti-
cle-superior to Cologne, and at half tn e
price. apr4eOd&w2w
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

MAsToDoN's SKELETON DIscovERED.-We
learn from the Charleston Is. CO. Courier
that Capt. Charles o. Doutelle, of the United
States Coast Survey, who is well known in
this State where his family reside, while maxi
ing explorations in the neighborhood of st.
Helena Island, S. c., recently unearthed a
huge mastodon, lying in bed of mari. When
discovered the huge monster was fixed pre-
cisely in the position it is believed to have
been in when it laid down to die before the flood.
The skeleton was perfect, but portion of the
bones very soft, while other parts are petrifed.
The bones are of enormous size. Professor
G. o. Shepherd, OF the South Carolina Medi-
cal College, will exhume the monster and take
1t to Charleston. 1t is the first mastod on yet
discovered on the Atlantic coast, though it has
heretofore been met with in the West
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11
DISASTERS.

Sch Arctic, Dunton, from New York for Boothbay
with cargo OF 2l70 bushels SALT sprung aeaS morn
ing list inst near Gull Island and sunk In a. iatho,ns
water. Captain anu crew saved The Arctic regis
tered so tons, was valued at $4,000, and was owned
BY Capt Dunton, and others, OF Boothbay. No in
surance.
Sch Silas Wright, OF Roekland from New York for
near Narragansett, and will be total loss Crew
saved.
Sch Cora Eta. at Charleston from Trinidad, had
heavy weather of Hatteras 2sth ult disabled steer
ing gear, twisted rudder head, had decks swept and
stove boat and after horse.
Sch Annie W hitting, Hutchinson, at New York FIN
Demerara had NE gale 31st nit. in lat 81, Ion ~
North of Hatteras nine days. 'E Ln.
Brig Harriet (oi Portland) Staples from Matanzas
tor Baltimore put into Norfolk 9TH INST, In disabled
condition and reports: Passed Cape Hatteras 2ptl
wind b'owing heavy at Sc sud shifting suddenly to
Ne and blowing gale; lost sails, and broke rudder
When it moderated, secured the rudder by chains
over he stern, aud managed 10 steer under short
blown into the gull. and stove deck load molasses
Took pilot 4th inst, and lost both anchors and
chains of Smiths Point.
Brlg Aunandale, Ccombs, at New York from Car
denas, Was II DAYS North OF Hatteras with ST. ons
gales split and lost SAILS lost boat STERN rail
&c. In the gale OF the 10th ult. was blown iron
lat 81 to 33. 'nA
Sch Alaska. OF Chsrryiield, at New York from Car
denas, had heavy Northerly gale 3lst ul. and los
deck load OF 40 hhds molasses SD ung bowsprlt los
boat. and filled cabin with water. 49,
l;rig hiram Abif, from Rene iios, before reported
ASHORE on Long Branch, below New York, ha
broken in two and will go to pieces.
Matanzas, had rough weather, lost and split sails
m
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

AN INVENTOR at Washington claims the
discovery of a process of setting or distrbut-
ing type by machinery operated by electrici-
ty. Or, in other words, by means of one of
these machines located in one of the newspa-
per offices in New York or Chicago, and con-
nected with the National capital, the report
er in Washington could put his dispatch in
print at the same time that he transmits it by
telegraph the machine standing in New
York or Chicago, while he is in Washington.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.


The undersigned having disposed of his Flour Mil,
Stone Dam, and all the water power on said lower
Dam in Athens Village, offers for sale his Tan.
merry, consisting OF Buildings-feet long, py@,iieet
excepting tan pits,) with good 81, bstantial Dam
across the eight acres or land including I
OF Pits: with new Boarding House thoroughly
built and finished throughout last ial good spring
OF pure water IN cellar and tull supply of so water
The above property is located about one half raile
up river from the Stone Dam before mentioned, up
on which dam Flour Mill and large Lumber Mill is
now in full operation: commenced lunning since last
fall.
The above property, If not disposed of at private
sale before Saturday the ninth day of May next will
oe soia puDc 9it su uay. on the emses
feet. Terms easy.
Also about 4JO cords of good Hemlock Bark on
the premises If wanted.
JOHN WARE,
Athens, Somerset County, State Of Maine.
April T. 1855 apr 11-till may sN
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

PLEASING ENTERTAiN1dENT.-The storm last
evening prevented large attendance at the
Chestnut Street Sabbath School Anniversary.
But the exercises were of superior order
The singing, dialogues &C., by the pupils were
excellent and ELECTED praises from those pres
ent. We hope the entertainment will be re-
peated on some pleasant evening, and we can
assure our citizens they will be richly repaid
by attending. t.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

EARTHQUAKE IN New HAMPSHIRE. - On
Thursday morning quite a severe shock Of
earthquake was experienced in Portsmouth at
twenty minutes past two o'clock. Several
families we're aroused and frightened. Horses
in stables and dogs in yards gave the first in
timation of alarm AT New Castle. Newing-
ton, New Market, Epping, Gambia and other
towns in the vicinity, the same shock was felt.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

EASTER SUNDAY.-This high festival of the
Church will be fully observed by st. Luke's
Church, who now worship in State Street
Chapel on State street, till their Cathedral
which is now building is finished, which will
be sometime during the summer. The service
for Easter will be very impressive and of great
soemnity, the Church rejoicing over the Re-
surrection of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the
world. The services during Lent, which were
held in the Cathedral Chapel, have been well
attended and were of great interest
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

On Thursday last the funeral services took
place at his fathers house on Bracket street,
of Mr.. Alpheus Franklin Shaw, whose body
was brought from Shanghae, China, where he
died in June last. He possessed IA enterpris-
ing spirit, and thinking there was but little
chance for young men here to advance as rap
idly as he desired, he took the rowing spirit
He lett his native place several years since,
and sought his fortunes in a foreign land. He
was successful in his business, and everything
promised bountiful harvest, but the fell des-
rroyer came and cut him down in the prime OF
life, leaving indulgent and loving parents and
many relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11
Friday. April 10.

Steamer Chesapeake, Bragg. New York
Steamer Carlotta. Magune, Halifax, Ms
Steamer New Brunswick, Winchester, St John
via Eastport for Boston.
Barque Josephine. (of Portandl Haven, Cardenas
25th uIt.
r. Barque Sarah B Hale, (of Portlandl Hutchinson.
Cardenas 2lst ult.
BIig Ellen H, tBr) Dryer, Sierra Moreno 18th uit
,ot zen kle6er, Turner, Newburyport tor Bucks
Sen Splendid Slower Harpswell -.
oio'p hankee Mald, Thurston, Camden for Boston
CLEARED
Steainer p Unase, Colby, st John. NB-J Porteous'
Brig Java, tBr) whitcomb, Barbadoes-John w
Taber. ~ "
Scb willie Move. Hilton Ssttass 80 Hunt;
Porteous.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

EASTER SUNDAY.-To-morrowb being Easter
Sunday, the day will be celebrated with great
splendor and public services in the Catholic
and Episcopal Churches AT the Chapel of
the Immaculate Conception on Cumberland
street, Bishop Bacon will officiate and High
Mass will be celebrated. A double quartette
will perform Haydn's First Mass, and all the
services will be Of appropriate character for
the festival of the Resurrection.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

CoRoNER's JURY.-The jury of inquest in
the case of Mr.. Hatch, who died from inhaling
chloroform and ether, is still engaged in inves-
tigating the matter. The investigation is to be
thorough and strict, as the public demand that
all the circumstances shall be made known
AS soon as the case is finished all the facts re-
lating to it will be made public +
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

EFFECTS OF THE SToRM-Our correspondent
at Boothbay informs US that on the night of
the storm Tuesday, the tide there was the
highest known for ten years. 1t tore away the
East wharf, with a storehouse thereon stand
ing, belonging to w. G. Lewis, ESQ.,, and car
ried the same safe to the wharf of Messrs.
Pierce & Co., a distance of some four hundred
rods
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

CoRoNER's VERDICT IN THE CASE OF Nc
GEE.-rhe coroner's jury returned verdict
Thursday night to the effect that Mr.. MCGEE
came to his death by a gunshot wound intiict-
ed by some persons unknown. Information
has been lodged against Whean, charging
him with the murder. VIM. Mitchell, John
Doyle and Ralph Slatterly of Philadelphia
will be tried as accomplices of Whelan.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11
BY TEL. TO MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.

New York, April 10-Sch e N Perry, Hamilton,
from kTalanzas OF and for Portland, was fallen in
with 2d INST lat 80 80, Ion IL S. in sinking condi-
ton she encountered a hurricane on the Slst ult,
and ed away mainmast and started up the deck.
The crew were taken off and br ught to New York.
AT at New York 10th, bardue Cephas Starrett,
gregory, Centuegos; brigs Giles Loring, Cardenasi
Crocus, Cienfuegos: sch Alpha. st Croix.
AR at Baltimore 9Th. brig G II Kennedy, Titcomb,
Matanzas. with loss of deck load and sails split.
SD I'm Caibdrlen 2sth ult, barque Chas Brewer
for New York.
Ar at Matanzas list inst. brig Dirico, Small, from
Portland; sch Curtis, Hask H. do
Sid TN Havana I'd inst, brig Emma L Hail. ior
Cardenas
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11
MARRIED.

In this city, April 9. by Rev. S. f. wetherbee
Lewis W. Lombard and Miss Clara S. Miller, both of
Portland.
On Wednesday evening, April s. by Rev. John T.
of Portland. Everett 5. Throop, ESQ.,, of Cidcnnati
Ohio, and Miss Mary G. Abbot. eldest daughter Of
George j: Abbot, ESQ, Consul OF the United States
at sheffield, England.
In Bowdoinham April 8. Jere M. Cromwell, Of
B., and eliza N. Booker. oil Richmond.
In Gardiner, April 3, JOB Swi.t, Jr., and Mary E.
Colby. ria4
In saco, April Z, Luther A. Cheney and Miss Ella
B. Prentiss.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

ACCIDENT. -Yesterday afternoon small hey
was knocked down and run over by a country
team, opposite the City Hall. The driver of
the cart, instead of having his attention fixed
to objects before him, was looking another
way. The lad did not appear to have suffered
any serious injury and was helped home BY
some kind hearted person who witnessed the
affair
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11
Notice of ADDeays.
UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE, \
First Collection District OF Maine,
Assessors Office, 50 Exchange street, PORT and,

UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE,1'
First Collection District OF Maine,
Assessors Office, 50 Exchange street, Portland,
Aprii 8, LES.
NOTICE is hereby given that, at the oH5ce OF
IN the Assessor of said District, In Portland,
in the County of Cumberland, on Monday, the
9Th day OF April A. ID. 1863, ut two OF the eucN in
tue afternoon, Appeals will be received an deter.
mined by me- the undersigned, relative to any erro-
neOus or excessive valuations, sessments or .nu-
mera ,ons, by the Assessor of said District, or by
the Asss ant Of any division, assessment
district within said First Collection d. triet returned
In the annual SC for the year 1868.
The law prescribing the duty OF Assessors In rela-
ton to Appeals provides that "An APT eals to the
Assessors shall be made in ltlng shall Getty
the particular cause, matter or thing respecting
which decision is requested, and shall state the
ground or principal CT error complained Of"
All persons who have received notice to make the
returns required by La days prior to the said
9th ofApri will be doomed and entitled to any
leief, unless an appeal is made at the time and ia
tine manner above stated.
The 9th section of the Act of Congress, approved
July IL. 1866, amending what is known the Inter-
nal Revenue Law, r, quir,s each Postmaster to
whom this notice is sent to post the in OF.
fee. NArH'L G. MARSHALL,
apr11taprH Assessor First district Of Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

DETENTION OF A VEssEL.-A letter from
Cienfuegos states that British brig Ida c. load
ed with cargo of molasses for Portland, has
been detained by the authorities, part of the
crew being implcatedin absconding with some
iewelry and silk goods stolen on shore by a
negro slave and his wife, found slowed away
on board just as the vessel was weighing to
leave port. Jewelry and silks valued at about
$500 have been found hidden in different
parts of the Ida c., and she is kept in custody
of marine guard. 1t is expected that the
vessel will be ordered to discharge the cargo
as it is impossible to make closer search for
the balance of the goods and jewelry stolen
in her present loaded condition. The Marine
Court has charge of the investigation. The
negro cook and seaman of the Ida G. have
been placed in confinement on shore.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11
DIED..

Funeral on Sunday afternoon, at 1! O'Clock, from
Pine Street Church.
In this city, april g. Joseph Hoole, Esq., aged 81
years. -ft
Funeral this Saturday afternoon. at o'clock,
from the residence oil Edwin Churchill 81 Spring ST.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
In this city, April 10, Mrs. l;ebeckah W. Miller.
widow OF X. q. Miller torn erly Of Dover, N. ID :,
aged rs years months
Funeral services Sunday afternoon, at o'clock
at Al Centre street. r...
3 In f mouth April 10, Mr. Jeremiah Hall, aged
80 years months.
tr'uneral on Monday afternoon, at O'Clock.
In this city, April Z. jenny r., My child Il James
II. and elizabeth 0. Pridham. aged IL months.
Transcript please copy. ..f - go.
In Iopsham. April 2, Susan F. Hunter. aged II
years months. .r.-
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

SAcoARAPPA.--The opening lecture of the
course under the auspices of the Grand Army
of the Republic, Post No. 4, at Saccarappa,
was delivered by Gov. Chamberlain at The
Congregational Church in that village last
Wednesday evening-subect, 1.-THE Surrender
of Lee" The house was well filled with an at
tentve and appreciative audience. The next
and second lecture of the course will be deliv-
cred by w. w. Thomas Jr, Esq, of Portland.
Subject, Travels in Norway" This will be a
very interesting and instructive lecture, and it
is to be hoped it will receive that large attend
ance which it worthily merits.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

- /. A. r. A.-The fifth annual ball Of the
Irish American Relief Association will come
off at City Hall, on Monday evening. There is
no need of any commentator of these dances.
They are the most popular of any got up in
our city, and always attract crowd of dancers,
while the galleries are filled with spectators.
who enjoy the festive scene going on below.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

In ancient history we read of rich and fra
grant wood and spices wherewith temple once
was lined. To-day we find our temples lined
with the delicious perfume of Woodworth's
FLOR DEL EsPIRTTU SANTo, the most captivat-
ing and delicious odor ever distilled. For sale
by all druggists. April 6. eod1w
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

THEATRE.-Mr. John Murray, the popular
comedian, is to open Deering Hall Tuesday
evening for short theatre season, with a full
dramatic company, composed OF some Of the
best artistes in this country. The plays to be
produced will be some OF the most interesting,
and no pains or expense will be spared in ar
ranging the scenery to give them all proper eff
fant
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11
Municipal Court.

JoDuE
FRIDAY.-Two cases of arch and seizure-one
against Thomas Fitzpatrick and the other agains
Michael Haley-resulted in fines being impos d Of
$50 and costs in each case. Respondents appealed
the July term OF the s. j. Court. j. ODonnell for
defence.
John Kerrdan, for drunkenness and disturbance,
was comm ted to Jail in default of payment of $685.
Robert Maloney was charged with the larceny of a
pair of boots from George Cusick, Mr.. O'Donnel
appeared Tor the defence. The examination was con-
tnued to next Wednesday. - .t.... IL
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11
Bachelors Hair Dive,

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world.
The only true and perfect Dye-Harmless, Reliable,
Instantaneous. No dsapp ointment. No ridiculous
tints. Remedies the i'll effects Bad DYES Invig-
crates and the hair soft and beautiful black
properly applied at Bachelors Wig Factory 1e Bond
street, New York - jan14sNd1y
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

owe ARE HERE."-The Washington Hook
and Ladder Company tender vote of thanks
to Messrs. George Berry and j. M. Marston
for refreshments furnished yesterday morning.
Per order of Company.
c. A WEBSTER Clerk
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11
Political Notes.

NOthacia N0tcss #
The Cincinnati Gazette of Tuesday says
that the town elections in Ohio and Indiana
Monday, so far as reported, show, with few ex
ceptions, decided Republican gains. The ball
is rolling, foreshadowing sweeping victories
next tall.
Several prominent Senators are of the opin-
Ion that Congress will not adjourn before the
first of August next
An exchange says that rumor nlaces Hon.
Hannibal Hamiln In Wade's Cabinet, as Sec
rotary of the Navy.
1t is said that Curtis and Evarts of the
Presidents counsel did not volunteer thor
services, but felt it incumbent upon them n
answer the call for their professional services
All the Presidents counsel serve gratuitously
The Maryland Legislature invited Brick
Pomeroy to address the members in joint ses-
sion.
The Republican convention in the Second
congressional District meets at Auburn on
tne otn OF May. Nelson Dingley, jr, of Lewis
ton, and Washington Gilbert. of Bath.have
been mentioned in the Bath Times as probable
candidates for the Nomination
The President has signed tho traotv with
the North German Contederation
A Washington dispatch says that Ganeral
Grant has not issued orders for the sunnros.
sion of the -Klux-Klan. Gems. Meada ~
Thomas proceed their own responsibilitv
The editor OF the Cleveland Leader reports
that Chief Justice Chase said to him in q re-
cent interview: 81 wish that all men of all
parties would leave my name alone in con-
nectlon with Presidential nomination. 1 do
not seek the Presidency"
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

FIRE.-About IL O'Clock last night bright
and long continued fame shot up from one of
the islands in our harbor. 1t is supposed it
was the porgie oil mill on Peaks Island, which
must have burned down, as the flames contin-
ued to ascerd for a long time.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11
Long Sought For
Come at Last t!
Mains Elder Berry Wine.

We take pleasure in announcing that the above
named article may, be found tor sale by all city
Druggists and first class Country Grocers.
AS a MEDICINE Mans Wine Is invaluable, bel 1g
among the best ifnot the best remedy for colds and
pulmonary complaints, manufactured from the pure
jnce OF the berry, and unaduterated by any impure
Ingredient, we can heartily recommended it to the
sick MEDICINE. -a-.
ssTo the days of the aged it addeth length, -
To the mighty it addeth strength" 1.
'fIs balm for the sick, a Joy for the we'll -
Druggists and Gr0cers buy and sell
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

We are indebted to Hon. II x. Oliver, Depu-
ty State Constable of Massachusetts, especially
appointed to enforce the laws relating to the
employment of children in manufacturing es-
Establishments, for copy of his interesting
and valuable report to the State Convention.
The Portland daily press., 1868-04-11

DENTIsTRY.-We have seen a tooth filled by
DIR. W. R. johnson OF this city, which surpass-
es anything in the line of dentistry we have
ever before witnessed. The tooth was almost
wholly decayed, not one-third of it remaining,
and it now presents the appearance of per-
fectly shaped and solid gold tooth. 1t took
four and half hours of labor to bring it to its
present state The Doctor enjoys good repu-
tation in his profession, keeping himself con-
stantly informed in regard to all the latest i'm
provements that concern his business. He has
just returned from visit to New York, where
he obtained practical knowledge of setting
artificial teeth on a new preparation of rubber
from the inventor, DR.. Newburgh. His Office
is No. Is Free street.