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The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

Too FAsT.-Tbe Advertiser has been in a
state OF comical distress because the Republi-
can City Committee has not taken steps to
have convention called to nominate a can.
didate for Representive to the Legislature, aud
has seen in the neglect to do so such conspra-
cies, plots, cats under the NEAL immense
cats-wire-pullng, political debauchery and
wickeiness generally as would shame the in
triguers of the court of her late Catholic Ma
jesty, Queen Isabella. This is only a new
instance of the exhibition of zeal without dis
erection. The Committee did well not 10 anti
cipate the action of our over-cautious Alder
men, who seem to have got themselves tied I'D
in quantity of red tape that would supply all
the crcu nlocution offices in the world. The
Office of nominating convention is to present
candidates for election to Office. Where there
is to be no election candidates are superfuous
When the proper time comes we have no doubt
that an opportunity will be afforded for a NOM
inatiou to BE- made in accordance with the es-
tablished usage of the Republican party, what
ever that usage may prove to be.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

About 4 o'clock Sunday morning FIRE was
discovered in the paper mill of Charles j.
Little, Esq, at Yarmouth. When discovered
1t appeared to be in the rag department. but
how it originated cannot be known. Mr.. Lit
tie himself was at the mill until II o'clock
Saturday night, aud some of the operatives
were there two hours later. When they left
there were no appearances of fire about the
premises.
The flames quickly spread Though every
department of the mill, and it was soon a solid
sheet of fire. The village engine was ON hand
but could do but small service as il did not
possess suction power. Iu four hours the mill
was in ashes. Some small portion of the ma
chinery was saved in a damaged state. There
was paper, and stock in process of mapufac.
ture to the value of $4,000, all of which was
destroyed.
Mr.. Titles loss will be from S55.OOO To ego !.
O00 on which there is the following insurance
Springfield, $500; Fireman's, Boston g. ooo.
Narragansett, Providence, $500; Common.
wealth, New York, 50 500; EXCHANGE Nv
$4,000; Suffolk, Boston, 80, 800; Prescott. Bos.
ton, $500; Phenix, Hartford, $1,000: Ire.
mont, Boston, 80 500; Howard, Boston. 10 soo.
Washington, Boston, $1,000. Total, so9, 500.
The fire spread to the Marston tannerv ad.
Joining, destroying the buildings, and a ouan.
tlty of stock. The loss of Mr.. Marston is &C.
tmated at from four to five thousand dollars
He had insurance to the amount of $500.
The burning of these establishments ia a sad
blow for Yarmouth A large business was
done by them, giving employment to many
hands that must now be thrown out of worl,
The citizens did all in their power to arrest
the progress of the flames, but their efforts
were futile as the fire spread like fash
through the different apartments of the paper
mi
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15
Superior COurs.


DEC 'MBER TERM-aoDoARD, j., PRESIDING.
MONDAY The cal ing of the ne docket was pre-
ceeded with and flushed.
Amos Chase vs.. E. g. Willard. Assumpsit to re-
cover balance alleged to be due 1863 barrels OF
mackerel sold by plaintiff to defen liant April go,
1868. After the sale the defendant to take
the mackerel as he wanted them, fifty barrels OF
them were stolen from the storehouse on the wharf
where they were stored. Defendant acknowledges
the receipt of lis barrels but refuses ray for the
fifty barrels he did not receive. The question APP
pears to be who shall assume the laoili OF the fy
barrels that wore stolen. On trial.
shepey s. Strout. Howard s. CIeaves.
Judge Goddard is now trying cases without jury.
The following assignments have been made:
TUESDAY FORENOON, DEC. Is.
5o-Mathew VS.. Josephs.
7d-AschcrofJ vs.. johnson.
72-Condon VS.. Lancey.
106-Bucknam ct al Executors, vs.. Buck man, Ad-
mini,trator
12o-Preble vs. Grant ct al.
AFTERNOON.
I2i-Howe vs.. Ruby.
1iG-Waite VS.. Durham and Trustee.
WEDNESDAY.
On this day, motions, trustee disclosures, &c. will
he heard according to Rule XII, recently promulgat-
ed. Alter disposing OF such matters the following
cases viii be tried:
29-Sawyer vs.. simpson
3-Haskell VS.. Sh ffner.
73-Crockett vs.. Besf.
1l3-Smart ct al. VS.. Lyflrd
125-Chase ". Neal.
13i-SIewart VS.. Riley.
167-Chase vs.. Sargent ct al.
THURSDAY.
s0-Morse et a.. vs.. Morse.
i03-Jaekson W.. johnson.
FRIDAY.
i2s-Came vs.. AkeFs.
SATURDAY.
l62-whltlier vs.. Libby.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15
Impure Blood Makes Sick.

The bowels may be costive or some organ does its
work weakly. From causes like these gases aud
eummy substances occur which poison the blood
the perspration may be eheeked the feet may be so
ehille that their fetid exhalations thrown back
upon the blood. Here is cause tor pains, feyers In
hamm atoms. In these cases Branlreths Pills are
worth more than COLL. Five six cure at once Re
member they cure by at once removing from the
body those matters which poison the blood and make
us sick. These celebrated Pills should be in the
house ready.
See b. Brandreth in white letters on the Govern
meat stump.
PRINCIPAL oTlee, Brandreth House, New York.
nR-Sold by all Druggists
del eOl&eOwlmsS
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

DECEMBER TERM-FoX, j., PRESIDING
MoNDAY.-Hon. j. w. Bradbury, OF Augusta.
made the argument Tor the defence in the case OF
Fairbrother and Harwood, indicted for setting fire
to the stable at the Augusta Arsenal. Hon. G. F.
Talbot U. S. District Attorney, followed for the
Government. Each gentleman occupied about two
hours. Judge Fox stated the jury the principles
of law that must govern them in coming 10 decis-
on leaving it Tor them to construe the evidence in
the After being out about an hour the jury Ie-
turned verdict Of not guilty to both defendants
G. f. TALBOT. j. w. Bradbury.
Bon Bradbury.
Joseph Green, who was indicted for selling I'M
stamped friction matches, pleaded guilty and was
fined $780,
The remainder of the day was devoted TO bankrupt
cases. large number had final discharge granted.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15
DIED..

In Falmouth Dec. Is, Mrs. Maria, wife of William
Allen, aged 20 years.
In Boothbay. Dec. 7, Elizabeth Lewis. aged IS
years monars 25 DAYS.
In Bath, Dec. IL, Mr.. William d. Croker aged 60
years,
In Fayette, Dec. 4, by drowning, Silas Il. Sander
son, aged q years.
In Fayette. Dec. g. Dea. Samuel Tuck, aged 81
years
In this city, Dec II at the house of his brother
j. B. Mathews, Mr.. Edward B. Mathews, OF Monsoon
sged 90 years.
In Bath, Dec. IL. at the Aims House, james P.
Allen, aged 70 years.
CET The funeral of the late Mrs. Saliie T. Mitchell
will be on Wednesday afternoon at O'clock from
No. % Ugh street. Relatives and friends are inyit-
ed to attend.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15
MEMtDas ANDA.

Ship Peruvian. Thompson. at New York ir NJ
Mania, had heavy northeEiy gales In roundIn the
Cape, during which sprung mizenmast heal, spin
sails, sc. july 2. r Lord, passenger, Of Bangor
die OF consumption.
Brig MonIrose, johnson. az New York IRON Cuba
reports iwelye DAYS calm amer leaving port. since
which she has had a succession OF gales IRON Sc to
NV lost nalntopsail, sc.
Sch ousa Nevens. at Savannah from Boston had
succession OF gales the entire passage; split dyns
jb, sprung fore gan and ruddeT head.
Sch Florence A Allen. from Baltimore tnr Ston-
ineton, put Into Newport 9t, loss OF lorestay
mainboom and gan.
Sch Bet 1. Got Maehiasl Brown, az New York ron
East Harbor. IT, reports heavy giles the entire pas
sage, curing which lost ana split sair Nov on the
passa e from Arroyo, ieI IN with schr Lynebburs
waterlogged. and took on the crew.
Sch q II Kelley. Reed. at New York from Black
River ia. has had heavy weather the entire PASSAGE:
took pilot North Of the shtshp. but was blown o,,
ana lost jib, and split tore ana mainsail.
B1ique Jos r Eaton. Shacktord, al Nav Ynrk I'm,
Trinidad. hal heavy NV gales the entire psssa0e.
Was up TO the bshtship sth INST, but was blown on
again.
Plymouth Nov T- The storeship Crocodile "A,
Alexandria. run INTO and sunk the am barque John
Dryer, from talao Tor Antwerp, I'm mid cbannel
about 81 miles from Start Point Four OF the crew
were drowned. The mate, (who was I'm char ge 4 ami
eight men were saved in boats. capt KILN an died
OIL Cape Horn. The disaster is attributed TO a want
OF SUFFICIENT lookout nj he
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15
Children'S Lives Saved for
80 Cents"

Thousands of Children die annually OF Group.
NOW, Mothers, IT you would spend 80 cents, and al
ways have bottle of DR.. Tobias Venetian Lini-
ment in the Louise, you never need fear losing
little when attacked with this complaint. 1t Is
now 1 yelrs since have put up my Liniment, and
heard OF a child dying of Group when my Lin
iment was used but Hundreds OF cures have been
reported to me, and many state lift was $40 per
bottle they woull not be Without II. Besides which
it ISIS certain cure Tor Cuts, Burns Headache Tooth
ache. Sore Throat, Sweings, Mumps, Colic Diar-
rhea, Dysenery spasms, Old Sores and Pains in the
Limbs, Back and Chest. No one once tries il who
is withoutit IL is warranted perfectly safe IN
take interoaly. Full directions with every bottle.
S)ldby all Druggists aud Storekeeners through
out the United States. Depot 10 Park Place. N Y.
Dec 1-ecd&ooyimSN ~
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

TIE COMING DECISION ON THE LEGAL Ten
DER AcT.-The decision OF the Supreme Court
on the constitutionality of the legal tender act
Is not expected till sometime in January The
case has just been deliberately argued and
pending the decision we have plentiful crop
of rumors concerning it. The latest intelli-
gence is to the effect that the act will be de :
clared unconstitutional and that there will be
only one dissenting opinion. theoretically
considered 1t seems as if such decision wonld
do more toward creating financial anarchy
than anythin: that can possibly be conceived,
but it certainly viii be as short cut to specie.
payments as anyone, even the Tribune, can
desire
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

Yankee, who was travelling out West, was
obliged to stay over night at a hotel of doubt
full repute, in border town, where bar-room
fights were the staple amusement During
the night he thought he heard considerable
disturbance. and in the morning, on going
down. found the landlord sweeping up what he
supposed were grapes. He said to him: You
have pretty large grapes out here?" "Grapes!
grapes |" said the landlord, them's eyes, that
were gouged out here last night !"
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

SMUGGLING The report of the Commission
er oil Customs shows that since the internal
tax on whiskey was reduced, there has been no
Illicit traffic with Canada in this article, the
profit not paying the risk. The articles that it
now pays" to smuggle are silks, velyets, rib
bon', gloves, opium, iewelry and laces. OF the
$4,000 from zines imposed upo.. smugglers and
the coniscation of their goods, only little
over $4,000 is actually received by the govern
ment, the rest going TO the officers employed
10 detecting and prosecuting the persons en-
gagged in the business.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

srRrNeENcY IN THE MONEY MARKET.
Portland and Vicinity.
, New Advertisements this Day.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Festival Congress Street Methodist Church.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Holiday Goods-C. A. Vickery.
Chris, mas Presents-W. ID. Robinson.
For Halifax, N s.. Steamer Carlotta
Miscellaneous Advertisements Falmouth Bazaar
Lodging Rooms to Let-W. H FERRIS.
Montreal Ocean Steamship Company.
Annual Nee ing, Ocean Insurance Company.
Christmas Presents-George HUI, on.
New Store and New Goods-C. d. Stevens.
Dissolutirn-WIlliam Cornish & Co.
st re Toilet. S. Cushman.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15
Crete and America.

The latest news from the Cret;.u insurgents
is discoura3ing and evidently comes from
Turkish sources. DR.. Howe of Boston, who
has a more extensive acquaintance with Gre
tan affairs than any other man in America,
has private advices to November ID which de-
clare that the Cretans are still resisting the
Grand Turk with the same heroism that has
characterized them heretofore and that the
commander of the Turkish forces, Hussein
Pasha, has in desperation offered an enor nous
reward iol the head OF Korakas, the Cretan
chief.
1t is gratifying to know that this Cretan dis
turbance is now in the way of defnitive settle
ment. The Sultaa's ultim ltion to Gre ece, to
which King George though besought by his
father, the King of Denmark, and by the gov
ernments of France and England refuses to
aecede. must preciptate the inevitable crisis
and both Europe and America will be called
upon to take sides. A resolution was intro
duced in Congress the first day of the session
acknowledging the provisional government of
Crete. Russia as a matter of selfish interest
will act with the United States. 1t is to be
feared that Greece and Crete will get little aid
ofsympathy outside of these two powers. If
they obtain any assistance beyond resolution
from the United States it will be the first time
that struggling demo cracy in another land
ever found itself effectively seconded by the
Great Republic. The time was, in the infancy
Of our institutions, when the doctrine of nom
Intervention was necessary in order to keep
safely the little spark of freedom here that
was in constant danger of being extingushed
by its foes Now when we are strong enough
almost to defy the world this doctrine
has become mere sefishuess, and it is a shame
that any people that raises the standard of re-
volt against tyranny should look almost any
where for practice aid except to America
Essays enough they get and elaborate oratory,
but no powder or ships of war. The case of
Turkey VS.. Greece and Crete is now pending
and from the latest advices seems likely to be
carried up to the supreme tribunal of war;
The United States, acting through its consul
at Rome, was against Garibaldi at Montana;
will it be against Crete in the mountains of
Sphakia?
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

Z. M. Bit is said that most good things
improve oy repetition, and in that case the
Blues ought to have tremendous house on
Friday night 1t seem as if it would be an
impossbility for everyone who has attended
their different dances to get into City Hall on
that occasion, but nevertheless it will do no
hurt to try. The military spectacle alone
should be worth the price of ticket, and
when in addition you have a long list of
dances set to splendid music, the woman or
man who does not care to attend must be in
sensible to the pleasures of delightful even
inO
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15
DEPARTURES OF OCEAN srnAMERs
MARI Il NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND,

Monday. December IA.
ARRIVED.
Barque fremont. NEW, OF Boston, 4s3 tons) Geo
w Carlisle. Kennebunk.
Sch Ocean Star, Wadman. New York.
Sch Pallas, French, New York.
Sch Olive Hayward Arey. New York
Sch Bowdoin, Randall. Salem.
Sch Hebe, (ot Eastport) -, newfoundland for
New York with loss OF o aud boat stove in the gale
OF the It'll.
Sch July Fourth, Cobb, Bangor for New York
Sch Adeline Adams. johnson, HarpsweH.
Sch Sawyar, Cook. Boston tor CALAIS
ar t1th-Sch Hanne Westbrook, Littlelohn. Bos-
ton.
1900. CLEARED.
Steamer Carlotta, Colby, Halifax, NS-John Por-
teous.
steamer Chesapeake, Bragg, New York-Hen-
ry Fox.
l;arque Atlantic, iBrl Mckenzie Montevideo or
Buenos Ayres-James & Williams.
barque Lizzie II Jackson, Warwick, Cardeuas-
Phinney q jackson.
Sch Sailor Boy. Strout, Boston.
Sch Mary, Rogers, Jonespolt.
SAlLED-Barque Lizzie II jackson.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

A Holiday prcscnt-Ladies and gentlemen.
young and old DESTROYS of having Their hair beaut,
Hers life for the Hair at once, Read Cbeva-
liers treaties on the Hair. Free to all given away
at the Drug stores, or sent by mail free This book
shou 9e ieao og every person. 1t teaches TO cult
yate and have beautiful hair and restore gray hair to
It's Original color, stop its falling out remove all rr
sauon Oh dandruf from the scalp, thus keeping the
mar beautiful to the latest period of life.
SARAH A. CHEyALIER, M. D.,
ucisStodczs 1923 Broadway, w
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

We congratulate the bank officers, and also
Messrs. Swan 8 Barrett for having gained such
elegant and comfortable quarters. Mr.. Ma
thaniel F. Deering has also removed his In
surance Office to this place where all seeking
policies in good Fire Insurance companies will
be sure to Fl nd him.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Administrators Sale.

PURSUANT to a license from the Judge OF Pro-
l. bate Tor the County of Cumberland, shall offer
at private sale, at my Office, and after Saturday,
the 18th day OF December, S6S, the Real Estate Of
which jeremiah SWEET died seized and possessed,
consisting of house and t with out buildings, sit.
uated on the easery side OF Washington Street, in
the City of Portland.
VIM. E. MORRIS, Admir-.
Portland, Dec. 4, 1868. dJtissN
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

COPPER MINING in Michigan, it is stated,
employs capital of S5O,OO0,0O0 and from 1000
to over 10000 persons are engaged in working
the mineral deposits. 1t is to be hoped that
none of this capital is invested in Washington,
though" a little bill" went through there the
other day that excites some suspicion.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15
MARRIED..

In Augusta, De-. 10. d. Thos. A. Foster. OF Port
land, and Miss Mary Woodman, OF Searsmont.
In Mechanic Falls Dec. g. Winchester q. Lowell
and Ann S. Atwood, both oil West Minot.
In Canton, Nov. 20, Marcelus s. Adkins of Peru,
and Sarah VI. Lothrop OF G..
In Lewiston, Dec. 10. John O. Jordan, oil T. and
Mary S. Lane. OF Pittsfield.
In Auburn. Dec 10, Rev. VIM. NJ. William of New
York, formerly of Tr nifty Church, Lewiston, and
Helen NJ, daughter OF Freeman Bradford, OF A.
In Berwick, Nov. 25, Isaac Hussey and Eliza A.
WCodman.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

Mrs. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, while recently
making some purchases in Sauer's fancy
goods store at Frankfort-on-theM Main, sudden
ly tainted away. She was removed to her
apartments in the Hotel d. Augleterre, where,
at last accounts she was lying in condition
which gave rise to great apprehension.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

PORTLAND INsTITUTE.-The library rooms
are now open to the public between the hours
of 10 and IL A. NJ, 2 IL and IL P NJ. and
and 9 evening. Persons having books which
they intend to give the library are requested to
send them in as soon as possible. Odd num-
bers of Harper's Magazine and Every Satur-
day would be thankfully received.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15
N anicipal Coart,

1UDsE kISssBURY PRESIDING.
hospAN.-Deerng heirs VS.. wlSwen. The tesfi-
inohY OF air. Wiswell was to have been taken this
morning. but ewing to the counsel tor the delen dant
not being ready, by agreement OF counsel on both
sides. the Judge continued the case TIN next Nonaav
morning. Dec. 2Ist.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

HARPER's BAzAR.-The number for next
week, richly illustrated, has been received at
the periodical depot of Messrs. Fessenden
Brothers, Lancaster Hall. This journal of
Fashion takes the lead of all others, and is
welcome visitor to the parlor circle.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15
On The Line of the Grand Trunk.
noo 1A+I, 1000

Dec. 14th, 1868.
To the Editor Of the Press:
At Berlin I found IS inches of snow and
sleighing good. The lumbermen have been
in the woods four weeks, and find good
chance for thersbusipess. The saw mills are
running double quick time and still cannot fill
their orders.
THE CONFEDERACY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The assets of bankrupt here, were sos 0OO
in confederate bonds and one share in the
Portland, Rosin Co.
CONDITION OF THE GRAND TRUNK.
The Grand Trunk Railroad has contracted
for 5000 of ties, 1900 900 of lumber for the
Portland district, to be delivered early next
spring The road is in far better condition
than has been reported, and the energy of Mr..
Bailey is on the alert tor farther Improvements,
and predict by the 1st of June will be III first
rate condition.
THE HOP PRODUCTION OF BETHEL.
The farmers at Bethel are Respondent
Last year they raised over 50 tons of hops,
which sold at forty cents per pound This year
with larger area planted, they harvested less
than IA the above number of tons and no
sale. -
FISHING.
The disciples of Izaak Walton on the lake
are reaping a rich harvest. Last week one COM
pany took over 1000 lbs of trout, which sold
tor IS cents per pound, ON the lake, and ship
ped tor Boston. ....-
sTRINGENCY IN THE MONEY MARKET.
The country traders complain of scarcity
of mo ley amongst the citizens, and consequent
ly cannot collect Quite number of failures
are reported in the private villages. The farm
er finds dull market for his produce, at re-
duced rates. STEVE
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

DIR. BENNETT, room % U. S. Hotel, is curing
all manner of disease without medicine. All
persons DESTROYS of consulting him should lose
no time in doing so, as he may not remain after
the present MONTH sr. PA
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

~ The Carriers OF the "PREss" are not allowed
to sell papers singly or by the week. under any cir
cumstances. Persons who are, have been, receiv-
ing the "PREss" in this manner, will confer tav-
er by leaving word at this office.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

THE drawing for the carriage robe made by
Mrs. Hatch, of Westbrook, will take place at
j. NJ. Kimball's carriage store, between II and
o'clock Thursday, Dec. 18th,
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15
lFRoM ORR ooaRrsPoS,rxr1

BoorHBAY, Dec T-Ar, sens Excel. Hatch, Rocs-
land Session; Concord, Ames, do Tor Portland;
Sea Flower, ooster, Boston TOR RoeklaId. Hound
Brook Perry. do TOR do
Dec liar, schs Julia G Rich, Patten Ellsworth
Sewall, snow, Boston.
Dee LAR sehs Mist loud Boston tor Fastport
Convoy. French kockland tor Savannah Z 4 Mat
docks, Nyiie and Sil, er Lake Reed. Boston. Frank
Barker, Heed, Baltimore for Belfsf
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

New FRUIT SToRE.-Mr. C. D. Stevens has
taken store No. IS Exchange street, recently oc.
cupied by G. L. Bailey, which he has stocked
with choice selection of fruits, both foreign
and domestic, together with fancy groceries,
confectionery, cigars, tobacco, &c., of the best
qualities. 1t is his intention to keep well sup
supplied with all the choice fruits that can be
obtained, either at home or abroad.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

THE Robinsons, No. 8 Elm street, are bound
to sell goods less than any one. They have
marked doUn their whole stock. Felt hats in
quantities for % cents, and thousands of velvet
hats for IS cents, and all the choice goods of
the season at the same rate. decl5-3t
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

ihk BANKRUPT AcT.-In the absence of
any further legislation by Congress no dis
charge wiii be granted on a petition for odyan-
tage OF the bankrupt act after the 31st of the
present month, unless the debtors assets will
pay fifty per cent of his liabilities or unless a
majority of his creditors in number and in in.
terest assent to the discharge
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15

workingman's candidate for Congress in
the second Connecticut district, and Hon.
james +. Babcock, the Democratic candidate
will withdraw In his favor.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-15
Supreme .audiciaI Gaurf.

OCTOBER TERM.-TAPLEY, j., PRESIDING.
MoNpAY.-The Court came in at 81 o'clock this af
ternoon, and the time occupied in sitting tie
docket and hearing motions. Adjourned to Tuesday
afternoon, p o'clock. t-H