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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-08
The East Orriugton Observation-Disclosures De-
veIOpmeuts.l

Cleveland, the supposed murderer of War
rem George, stoutly denies that he committed
the crime, but says, II suppose shall be strung
up, and it makes no difference whether said
anything or not" The Bangor Wing of Mon
day gives the following account of Cleveland
and his mother, Mrs Blaisdell:
The prisoner, Howard Austin Cleveland, is
% years old, 8 feet, inches in height, slightly
built, light hair and moustache, the latter, now
ever having been colored since the murder.
He was bounty-jumper during the war, nav,
ing been enlisted on the quota OF Bangor, ana
assigned to the LIST Heavy Artillery, from which
he got discharged by feiguing to be deaf and
dumb, using slate in carrying out his feint,
with a great degree of success. He has also
served six months in the Jail some three years
ago, being held for breaking into a store at
Ellsworth, but when the grand jury hal his
case up the witness against him failed to APP
pear, having been bought OFT
brought to this city by Constable Baker, and
harboring and concealing Cleveland after the
murder. She was ordered to give bail in $1,000
for her appearance on Thursday, but not fur
nishing the required bail, she was permitted
to return home in custody of an officer.
Mrs. Blaisdell is an old lady, 65 or 20 wears of
age, stoutly built, and with firm cast of coun-
tenance;; Her appearance throughout has been
against her. When arrested she showed no
signs of agitation. 1t appeared as matter of
course. Afterwards, she remarked to the Off
Ger in reply to statement of the case, "I'm
lnnocent"--but continued that she hadn't any
doubt i t was her son who did it, But" she
added, I've had good many hard blows in
my life, and haven't any more tears to shed, :"
When the charge of being accessory was read
to her in court, she manifested no feeling, but
pleaded in firm voice-"I am not guilty."
Meanwhile evidence IN the case is SLOWLY ac-
cumulating. Diligent search was made in
every corner for the feather bed which George
was known to possess, and upon which he is
supposed to have been murdered 1t has not
been found. A girl told one of the men EN-
pioyed in the search that Mrs. Baisdell had
washed and boiled out tick, but this cannot
be found. A bag of feathers, however, was
taken from Mrs. Blaisdells house, and when
examined at the time of the inquest, showed
nothing remarkable about it. On Saturday,
however, a mere critical examination shows
that in many places they are held together in
punches by clotted blood. The blood appeared
quite fresh A frock was also found in Mrs.
Blaisdell's attic with spots of blood partially
| washed out. 1t is supposed to have been worn
| by Cleveland when the murder was committed
A little girl who boards with Mrs. Blaisde II
| said, yesterday, that she saw Mrs Blaisdell
counting over some "large money" indicating
with her hands the size and shape of United
| States bonds, which deceased is known to have
| possessed, but which cannot be found
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CAUTIoN.-One of our policeman on Com
mercial street discovered last evening the door
OF a VIII 'lesale grocery establishment unlocked
and open. 1t was apparent that no thieves
had been there, but that the door had been too
hastily closed by the last person that left the
place. The policeman paid particular etten.
ton to the place, and he or his comrade re-
manned in the store all night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-08

u. A. R.-The grand concert before this as
ISOLATION, which comes off Thursday evening,
of which Miss Adelaide Phillips is the star,
also embraces the following talent: Miss Alice
Dutton, the distinguished lady pianist; Mr. j.
f. Rudolphsen, baritone; Mr.. w. W. Davies
and Mr.. j. A. Cheney. The announcement of
Miss Phillips name is sufficient to fill the
house without the others. Reserved seats at
). E. Lands corner Exchange and Federal
streets, price 81 90. Single evening tickets rs
cents. Be on hand early to reserve one of the
few seats left
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Is Children's Lives Saved fO
so Cents"

Thousands of Children die annually OF Group.
Now, Mothers, if you would spend 80 cents, and al
ways have bottle of Dr. Tobias Venetian Lini-
ent in the house, you never need fear losing your
little one when attacked with this complaint. 1t is
now q years since have put up my Linment, and
never 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 it it was $40 por
bottle they would not be withoutit Besides which,
1t is certain cure for Cuts, Burns, Headache Tooth
acne, Sore Throat, Swellings. Mumps, Collie, Diar-
rhea, Dysentery Spasms, Old Sores and Pains in the
Limbs, Back and Chest. No one once tries it who
Is ever withoutit 1t is warranted perfectly safe to
take internally Full directions with every bottle
soldby all Druggists and Storekeepers through
out the United States. Depot 10 Park Place. N Y.
Dec dSyeowimsN
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ANOTHER GIFT SwNDLE.-The New York
Jewellers Cooperative Union are sending
their pfize lists to parties in this city, stating
that the person to whom the list is sent has
drawn valuable price, and it will be for
warded on receipt Of five per cent. valuation.
The object of this munificent generosity on
their part is to induce the person, so they say,
to dispose of the tickets they enclose. 1t is
only another swindle.
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"A New York paper advises that all our
Legislatures pass law requiring hotel-heep-
ers to hang up by each and every gas burner
in each and every sleeping apartment in the
house, the following: "Notice to Fools. Turn
off the gas end do not bloD it out" Else we
shall never have done with recording fatal ac-
cidents to greenhorns who do not know how
to extingush a gas-light. When will these
ignoramuses, male and female, learn that gas
is to be turned off instead of blowing out the
linht0
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MARRIED..

In this city. Dec. 5, by DR.. II. A. Lamb Edward
5: Hamlen, OF Portland, and Miss Mary p. Foster,
In Conway, Nov. %, by L. S. Norton Esq. Eben
A Cross, of Bridgton, and Miss Jennie Sanborn, OF
Sebago.
In Mechanic Falls. Dec. 8. Capt John Mcclellan,
OF Webbs Mills, and Sarah w. Jordan. of Poland.
In Bath, Dec. =, Elbridge e. Wilson, ESQ.,. and
Mrs. Mary E. Davidson,
In Blddeiord, Nov. %. Tristram Hooper, DR., and
Hannah f. Honson, OF B.
In Biddeford Nov. 26, Lysander W. Emmons and
Ellen Jacobs.
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WE have received from Hon. John A Poor
thick pamphlet containing report of the
proceedings of the International Commercial
Convention held in this city in August last,
with the letters from a large number of distin.
guished gentlemen who were unable to he
present The pamphlet contains much va,ua-
BILE information
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LEvEE.-The ladies of the Universalist Sew
ing Circle at Stevens Plains are to give an en-
tertainment in the vestry of their new church
tonight There will be large display of ar.
ticles for the wardrobe for SALE besides plentv
OF refreshments of the most enticipp kind =
Cars run every hour, and an extra will leave
the city at IL o'clock, returning at II o,clook
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L. l.. DAvENPoRT.-The public must not fail
to remember the performances at Deering Hall
on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, by this
eminent actor, supported by Mrs. Davenport
and Boston company. under the manage
ment OF j. b. Booth, manager of the Boston
Theatre. Reserved seats at the boy Office of
the theatre tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-08

A Holiday Prcsent-Ladies and gentlemen
young and old DESTROYS of having their hair beaut
Iul Tor the Holidays should use bottle of Cheva-
lier's Life for the Hair at once. Read Cheva-
hers Treaties on the Hair. Free to all, given away
at the Drug Stores, or sent by mail free. This book
should be read by every person. 1t teaches to cult
vate and have beautiful hair restore gray hair to
its original color, stop its falling out remove all rr
tation OF dandru from the scalp, thus keeping the
hair beautiful to the latest period of lite.
SARAH A. CHEVALIER, M. D.,
ds1sNtodc29 1928 Broadway, Wy.
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Portland and Vicinity.
New Advertisements this Dav
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.

"-S1I 716 f7f1.'ln171SI OoLUMN.
Promenade Concert by the Mechanic Blues.
Grand Concert by Miss Adelaide Phillips.
Levee, UniyersalIst Sewing Circle, Stevens Plains.
Dancing Soho ii. w. Raymond.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Montreal Ocean Steamship Company
Farm tor Sae-David Chenery.
Pleasant Front Room to Let.
Damaged Corn Fletcher, Webb & Co.
Maine Savings Bank--N. F. Deerlng.
New York Ledger for Year 1869.
Notice-Earle Mason.
Express Sleghs, &c.-J. & F. Adams.
Spectacles- Il irish g. Pearson.
Man Wanted to Collect Bills-M. M. Lee.
Hearing in the Case OF George G. Ham.
Millinery aud Fancy Goods-Mrs. Hatch.
One-Halt Store to Let-E. P. Banks
Board at No. 80 Spring Street.
Special Notice Last Trip Steamer Chas. Houghton.
First National Eclectic Life Assurance Society.
Front Room to Lett. S Cushman.
Room to Let Cheap.
Account Book Lost.
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Supreme judicial Ceurs

OCTOBER RM.-TAPLEY, j., PRESIDING,
MoNDAY.-Charles L. Cooper v. Thomas Pennell.
Before stated. The arguments and charge oceuped
the afternoon. Mr.. Barnes for the defendant and
Judge Howard for plaintiff The case was given to
the jury, who had not agreed upon verdict at adj
journment.
Howard & Cleaves. P. Barnes
line Coart intmates that at the next term the par
Ties De ore NO. 400 having had their day in court the
court Will PROBABLY commence not with the COM
mencemenS of the docket, but continue on from
where they leave off this term. To which a counse
responded he had waited twenty-five wears to see
that rule adopted.
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DECEMBER TERM--GoDDARD, j., PRESIDING,
MoNDAY.-No, 114-John Witham V. Inhabitants
of New Gloucester. Action OF the case to recover
damages Tor the loss Of horse which plaintiff alleges
was SO injured by a defect in the road at New Glou
cester that he Was obliged to kill the animal. On
trial.
Strout & Gage. N. Webb-Haskell.
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Tree BLOWN DowN.-During the storm
iast evening" about seven o'clock, a large tree
on the easterly side of Centre street. just be-
low the junction of Spring street, came down
with crash, completely blocking up the
street. Several persons were near If when If
fell but no one was injured,
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Batchelor's Hair i've

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world
The only true and perfect Dye-Harmless, Reliable
instantaneous. No disappointment. No ridiculous
tints Remedies the ill effects of Bad Dyes Invig-
crates and leaves the hair soft and beautiful black
6rorn. Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers; and
properly applied at Bachelors Wig Factory 1e Bond
street, New York. jan14sNd1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-08

THE Horse Railroad Company had their
snow-plough out yesterday afternoon clearing
the tracks of the mud and snow which had ac-
cumulated from the light fall of Saturday night
and yesterday morning
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-08

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 a
welcome visitor to the parlor circle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-08

"IF men or women could but find the tabled
fountain which is said to restore health, and
strength, and beauty with what eagerness they
would rush to drink its waters" 1t is found in
the S. T.-f860-X. The sale ofthe Plantation
Bitters is without precedent in the history of
the world. They are at once the most speedy
strengthening health-restorer ever discovered.
it requires but single trial to understand
this.
MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to the best
imported German Cologne, and sold at half
the price. eod-1w
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W The Carriers of the "PREss " are not allowed
to sell papers singly or by the week, under any cir
cumstances Persons who are, or have been receiv-
ing the "PREss" in this manner, will confer tav-
or by leaving word at this office
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State News.
ANDRoscoGGIN COUNTY.

We learn from the Lewiston Journal that
Miss Dora Whitcher of that place, and stu
dent Of the Maine State Seminary, Mr.. Coburn,
of Brunswick, broke through the ice in the
river, Friday evening. Mr.. Coburn succeeded
in lifting the lady upon the edge of the ice and
was pushing her forward to a safe place, when
Mr.. Coombs, who had been aroused by their
cries for help, rushed to their rescue, and after
safely securing the lady, returned and rescued
Mr.. Coombs, who was nearly helpless.
Messrs Cushman, Staples & Merrill, mem
bers of the firm of Ara Cushman & Co., gave
a grand oyster supper and social party to the
employees of their and other shoe manufacture
ing establishments in Auburn, and number
of personal friends, at their new mandatory
on Court street on Friday evening. A very
floor, used for the first part of the evening as a
reception room, being filled to its utmost ca
pacity, says the Journal.
KENNEBBc COUNTY
The Augusta House, which has been under
the charge of Messrs Turner and Williams
has passed into the hands of Mr.. Turner who
is now sole proprietor.
PENoBSCoT COUNTY.
The Bangor Wing gives the following as the
prices paid for produce from teams in that city
last Saturday:
Loose hay on our market brings from $14 to
16 per ton, for the best grades, and considera-
Die coming in, OF common and inferior quail
ties, which sell at lower prices; good Loose
straw sells readily at from 10 to Is per ton
higher than some lots of hay that are offered;
oats, so to 85 cents; potatoes,-but few coming
in, and selling from go to 65 DENTS; yellow
eyed beans, 800 to 1926; extra pea BEANS 1926
to $50; common lump and solid butter, is
worth from 40 to AZ cents, and nice article of
lump would bring from As to 48 cents; eggs, 80
cents; chickens, IL IL to Is cents; turkeys,
from 10 to % cents; round hogs, from II IL to
IA cents, according to size and quality.
The Wing says an abortive attempt was
made one day last week by several of the
prisoners in jail in Bangor, to break ont, but
their attempt was frustrated
SOMERSET COUNTY.
From the Watervlle Mail we learn that
Miss Cordelia Keene, the yonng lady who was
SO severely scalded two weeks ago at the
match factory of Benz. Bunker & Co., at
Kendall Mills, died on Wednesday. Her suf-
fering for those two weeks have been indescrib-
able. 1t was the most painful accident that
ever occurred there.
.s YORK COUNTY
A fire at Saco, Saturday night, destroyed S.
+. Shaws drug store and B. s. LougeeS shoe
store. Shaw's loss is $4,000; insured $4,000 in
the Traders and Mechanics Company of Low
ell, and Holyoke of Salem Company, at the
agency Of r. w. Guptil in Saco. Lougee is
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-08

BOYS Over Coats, with large assortment of
Grecian and Zouave Suits, also hats and caps
may be found at 1872 Congress street, Grin
Hawkes. & Co. dec5-3t
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The death Of Thaddeus Stevens leaves e. B.
Washburne at the head of the Committee on
Appropriations, and Mr.. Boutwell, at the head
of the Committee on Reconstruction. Mr..
Washburne is now chairman of the Commit
tee on Commerce, but it is expected that he
will give place % Mr. Eliot of Massachusetts,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-08

LAST TRIp.-Steamer Charles Houghton will
make her last trip to Damariscotta tomorrow
"wednesday. Those who wish to ship goods
to that vicinity must govern themselves ac-
cordingly
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-08

IT is little startling to learn that Maine is
a Mormon recruiting ground. A Philadelphia
paper announces the arrival there OF Ga con-
verts from Maine, on their way to Utah, and
remarks that the women of the party seemed
delighted with the idea
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-08

DELMAR, the statistician, is to be praised
for his activity, if nothing more. The value of
MS work is often very properly questioned -
His latestexploit is a census of the United
States which he declares he has had taken by
the revenue agents of the government. He
says that the total population is 36,743,1 1876 and
that 4,663371 of our citizens are of African de-
scent
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Administrators Sale.

pQkSuANT to license from the Judge Of Pro-
= pate ior the County of Cumberland, shall offer
~ 1nt d saie az my Office and after Saturday
which Jeremiah SWEET died seized and possessed.
consisting OF house and lot, with out buildings Sit
t on tee eastery side Of Washington Street in
,, VIM. E. MORRIS, Admir-.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-08

MIR. BONNER, of the New York Ledger, has
succeeded in making even prospectus that is
readable. 1t is one of the most interesting of
the new advertisements in our present number.
From it we learn that Rev. DR.. Tying is writ
ing long story for the Ledger.
decS-d&w1t -.....
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DIR. HUTCHINS
Pills .

If you want to be from from Headache of all kinds
use DIR. Hutchins Headache and Uathnr rite
Pills. They are sure cure. 1t is estimated from
the quantity of Headache and Cathartic Pills which
have been ordered during the last six months that
81. 900 people have used them and found relief TRY
box. Sold by all Druggists, Price 25 cts
dec 5-01wsNs
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FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.


Ar at Philadelphia 9Th, sch E Willard, Parsons,
Portland.
Ar at Baltimore 9TH, sch Geo B Mcclellan, Keene
Portland.
land; schs Rescue, Kelley do; Elizabeth, i'm do ior
Philadelphia.
Calcutta, Nov Ship st Adams, while proceeding
down river, went ashore, doing some damage, and
has returned TOR repairs.
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THE PRESS.
Tuesday Morning, December 8, 1853.

EH-First Page To-day The Decline OF
American Shipping-the Remedy; Canadian
Items; Letter from Pittsfield.
Fourth Page-The Grecan Bend; The Forg-
ed Will; Dining with Beecher.
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DR.. BENNETT, room % U. s. Hotel, is curing
all manner of disease without medicine.
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IMPORTS.

81 Ma.RIlNS. Brig New Dominion-45OO bush
w. WINDSOR, Ms. Sch Neva 175 tons plaster, to
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To LET.-Five pleasant, good sized, well fin
ished rooms to let in central location APP
ply to VIM. Fl. FERRIS. dec7d3t
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UNDER-SHIRTs and Ora wers in all qualities
at Chas. Custs & Co.'s, Congress st.
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Essay for Young Men.

ON the Errors and Abuses Incl ( 10 Youth and
~ Early Manhood, with the humane view of treat
ment and cure sent BY mail free OF charge Address
Pa. sen3od q w2msN
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DIED.

In this city, Dec. 6, Mrs. Susan L. White wife Of
Joseph H. White, aged 45 years. ~
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon, at "a o'clock
from her late residence No. Casco street ReIa
tives and friends are invited to attend
In Lynn, Dec. 8, Noah L., son of Daniel Fnrbisb
of Portland. aged 43 years ~ '''"'
In Bridgton, Dec. l, Mrs. Zilpah, wife of Richard
Kimball, aged CT years. " -''0"'iu
In Danville Corner, Nov. IS, Hannah L. IngersoI,
aged 26 years. ii
In Norway, Nov. 10. Eliza Gordon Pierce.
II years. '0'' "seu
aged 68 years. A'ss'
In Gastne, Nov. q, Mr.. Joshua Hooper, aged SO.
IN jackson, Mr.. Levi Rich, aged 81 years and
IN Madison, Fla Nov. 26, John o. kirkpatrick,
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MEMS GLOVES at Chas. GUSTS & Co. 3.

THE second "Alpha" occurs this Tuesday
evening
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PORTLAND & ROCHESTER, RAILRoAD.-The
track is laid to Alfred Village and the cars ran
into the depot, for the first time, yesterday.
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Cristadoro's Hair Dye
Cristadoro's Hair Preseryativ

To Art we owe a thousand graces;
Improving Nature no disgrace is.
SO, as gray hair don't please the eve,
Use Cristddoro's MdtchEess Due
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DOMESTIC PORTS.

LAUScHEp-At Millbr.dge list, from the yard OIL
Dyer, a brig of 43O tons, named Almeda, TO be
commanded by Capt A Ray.
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During the San Francisco earthquake, a
carpenter was at work on a church spre $50
ieet from the ground. He didn't like it.
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Memoir ANDA.

Sch Nellie Star, Tot Portand) Hall, at New York
from Havana, was IL days North OF Hatteras, with
strong W and n E gales. On the 18th, while COM
ing into the Hook blew away foresa and split main
sail and flying jib.
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Striking, astounding, are the effects produced by
Crlstadoro's Hair Preservative and Beautifer. Be
the hair ever so wry, coarse and unmanageable by
brush and comb, in week this article will render
it flexible, lustrous and inclined to curl
Sold by all Druggists, and applied by all Hair
Dressers. Mandatory No 6s Maiden Lane. Prin-
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YORK COUNTY

A fire at Saco, Saturday night, destroyed S.
F. Shaws drug store and B. 5. Lougee's shoe
store: Shaw's loss is $4,000; insured $1,000 in
the Traders and Mechanics Company of Low
ell, and Holyoke of Salem Company, at the
agency Of f. w. Guptil in Saco Lougee is
insured $1,000. which will cover his loss.