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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

The pending election of United States
Senator from Maine for six years from the
fourth of March next calls to mind the fact
that the Both Congress passed law intended
to do away with the diversity of practice in
this matter which had before existed in the
several States. The law is as follows:
Each House shall, by Uiud uoce vote of each
member present name a person for Senator
ON the second Tuesday after the meet ng and
organization thereof. On the day following
the Houses shall meet in joint assembly, and
II the same person shall have received major
ity of all the votes east in each House, he shall
be declared duly elected Senator of the Uni
ted States; but IL not then the joint assembly
shall proceed TO choose, by RIGA coce vote a
person Tor the purpose aforesaid, and the per-
son who shall receive majority Of all the
votes Of the joint assembly, a majority Of all
the members OF each House being present,
shall BE- declared duly elected. IL such Sen.
ator Is not elected ON the first day, the Joint
assembly shall meet aud take at least one vote
per day during the session Of the Legislature
Il viii he seen from the time Of the meeting
Of our Legislature that Senator cannot be
chosen before Wednesday, the 10th of Janu.
airy, the preliminary steps being taken the day
before
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ed tonight. Vandenhof is splendid reader
and his selections are particularly good.
Shakespeare, Sir Walter Scott. and Dickens
all contribute to make up the programme.
We would tell our readers that they will re-
greet it if they should fail to attend. The same
great histrionic ability has descended from
father to son in the case of Mr.. Vandenhoff
that is displayed by Fanny Kemble, Edwin
Booth, and other of the most celebrated actors
of the past and present The rich humor Of
Jacques and Touehstone--ths combat between
Fitz-Jalnes and Roderick Dhu-and the court
ship, wifehood and housekeeping of Dora, will
all find eloquent expression in the fine elocu-
ton, mobile feature, and expressive gesture of
Mr.. Vandenhoff.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

81. FAUL's CHURCH FAIR.-The ladies of the
st. Paul's Church have re ally beautiful dis
play of eyergreens and Christmas emblems at
Reception Hail. We called in lest evening for
a few moments, and among the pretty things
which struck our eye was very ingenious cot
tage of moss, with eurtained windows, illumin-
ated within, and surrounded by a large garden,
in which were little ponds on which the swans
disported. 1t was styled Roots cottage There
were the usual lot of very pretty fancy articles
found at fairs, and among the toys our atten-
ton was attracted by the driver and his pigs.
A nice supper was served at six o'clock and
we think that large sum of money will be
taken which will finish the church nicely. Go
in this afternoon and evening. 2 g iL
4 Those who wish to attend, early, the Van
denhoff readings this evening, can be accom-
modated with good supper at six o'clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

LIST OF PATENTS issued to Maine inventors
and bearing date Of Dec. ed, reported for the
Press by VIM. II: Clifford, Esq, Solicitor of
American and Foreign Patents, 3O1 IL Con-
g ess street: b. reass gacsslT lF
N L. Hatch, Cape Elizabeth, hay loader.
N. L. Hatch, Cape Elizabeth, assignor to self
and G. Dyer, same place, carriages.
John johnson, Saco assignor to New Eng
land Steam Heating Co., Boston, steam heat
ers 1.-TWO patents). e
f. A. Roberts, Vassalboro potato digger.
r. G. Whitehouse, Boothbay, stove ovens.
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NOah,s Ark. -
''oni Noah ne built himself an ark,


'toni Noah ne built himself an ark, 80
OH Moan he built himself an ark
And he covered 1t over with hickory bark,
And all fet gay when Noah went into the ark
The animals entered twoby two.
The lion and the bumble-bee,
The elephant and the innocent flea,
And all telt gay when Noah went into the ark
There is lying up on the canal, not very
great distance above the Kennebec depot, a
vessel resembling in its construction a scow
and fat-boat combined. The owner and build
er of this specimen of marine architecture has
become impressed with the idea that the world
has reached such a point in regard to immor-
atty and corruption that we are shortly to be
visited by second deluge. He has therefore
taken his property valued by some as high as
six thousand dellars) and is expanding it
upon this ark. fifty feet long, fifteen feet wide,
fat bottomed, square sterned, round bows
with house little aft of amidships. He is
sole planner and builder, and intends when it
is completed, to furnish it with necessary pre-
visions, and calmly await the storms from
heaven and the rising of the waters. He has
taken time by the forelock No matter wheth-
err the prohibition law is enforced or not; no
matter whether the American girl OF the pc
Rod" shall have voice in the control of the
destinies of her country; no matter whe Their
Congress delays to attend to the matters that
vitality effect the life of great nation; no mat
ter if the two Johnsons during the remnant Of
their official existence wear out the patience
of long suffering CREATOR this modern Noah
snugly ensconced in his ark on the "raging
canawl" will congratulate himself on his own
foresight when an outraged heaven shall pour
down the walls of its wrath on this wicked and
perverse generation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

A LONG SESSION AND SOMETHING Accom-
PLIsHED.-Our Augusta correspondent writes
that the Supreme Court which has been in
session in that place nine aoeeks, adjourned
yesterday. On the civil docket thirty-nine
verdicts were rendered by the jury and three
hundred and ninety eight actions we're finally
disposed OF. About five hundred still remain,
but of them not more than fifty will ever go to
jury. On the criminal docket fourteen YER
diets were rendered, twelve respondents being
found guilty and two not guilty. Forty six,
many of them liquor cases, still remain. Our
correspondent adds that Judge Cutting is en-
titled to the heartfelt thanks of all friends of
"speedy and impartial justice" in the county
of Kennebec. He resolved to "see the end of
the docket" and although at times he has per.
severed against the inclination of the bar, he
will leave there with the kindest wishes and
sincere gratitude of them all. Every case in
which one of the parties has been ready for
trial has been promptly disposed of, and where
justice required it, many have been stricken
from the docket where neither party was ready
for trial Probably one-third more has been
accomplished, too, by the aid of the steno-
graphic reporter; and the efficiency and
promptitude of Mr.. Small have rendered him
especially acceptable to the court and bar
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

HOLIDAY SHOPPING. - Despite the dirty
walking, the soft air and cloudless skies yes
terday afternoon filed toe streets with holiday
shoppers. Every mans wife and child, we
should judge, were bound on Christmas gift
expedition, and the Christmas agony COM
menced. If there is any one thing more diff
ficult than another, it is to decide what to give
for holiday present When you consider
that you have not only small family of your
own, but number of uncles, aunts and
nephews, it becomes almost as much of prob
lem as sqnaring the circle. And when you
have about twenty presents to make and only
money enough to buy ten barely decent ones,
then the torture becomes intensified. Our
stores, generally, present beautiful and
tempting appearance, and we would refer all
who are in state of uncertainty, to our list in
the last three editions of the paper. sa.44 c
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

CHRISTMAS AT THE ORPHAN ASYLUM
Merry Christmas is near. How full of joyful
anticipations are the hearts of parents and
friends in giving; the children and loving ones
in receiving. Dear friends, in thus remember
ing one another, please not forget the little
ones, the orphans, five and twenty in number
at the Asylum. The matron, Mrs. Haley, has
provided tree Last year it was full of good
things, useful things, sweet things. Shall it
not be so this year, for the three little babes up
to the miss of fifteen? S.W.E,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

Senator Morrill, Of Maine has fallen q victim
70 one Of the newspaper correspondents VINO
inveigfe public men into conversatl01s,
make notes of the same and print them. MI
Morrllfs man makes him express the opinion
that Gen. Grant will "adopt line OF policy
more or less conservative" but that in short,
his Cabinet and his administrative proceed.
lngs will be radical. =4=z-s,-a-.-.--
Mrs Ann s. Stephens denies that she has
any connection with the revenue lobby.
On account of ill feeling existing between
Chief Dragoman and other officers of the Sub
lime Porte and the Hon. E. Joy Morris, our
Minister to Turkey, 1t is probable that he NAV
be recalled. 1t is said that Mr. Morris and
the Chief Dragoman have not been on speak
ing terms for several years. 1t is also added
that his successor will be nominated as soon
as Congress reassembles.
Sergeant Bates is in New Orleans, and a
fend in humad shape has stolen not only his
purse which is trash, but his Certificate as a
gallant seldier, and his mementoes from
Southern men and women. Yet nobody of
fers to contribute so much as a loaf of home
made cake for his relief Bates is no longer
needed for Democratic campaign purposes.
The Northern Pacific and the Southern Pa
cihc railroads formally opened their winter
campaigns in the Senate Monday, by demand
ing and getting two additional members put
on the regular railroad committee. Four of
its members only are from States east of the
Mississippi river, and seven are from States
west thereof. The movement for two new
members was openly made in the interest of
these roads, for which bills granting large SUBJ
sides have already been introduced.
The coming question has arrived and has
been answered. Young men do wear corsets
in New York and Boston, the number who re-
sort to this method of gaining an elegant slim
ness being three thousand in New York alone.
A young man representing himself to be
Dion, the celebrated billiard player made his
appearance in Portsmouth, N. H., last Friday
con his way to Portland" and soon had all
billiardom in state of excitement, but was af-
forwards discovered to be an imposter.
The contest over tine Senatorship in Michi-
gan is unusually bitter. The opposition to
Mr.. Chambers reelection is Unexpectedly
strong. Messrs. Chandler and Howard both
came from Detroit, and the question of locality
Injuries Chandler. His friends say that he will
be reelected over all opposition.
E. b. Washburne told friend day or two
since, that Gen. Grant hadn't exchanged a
word with him npnn cabinet making, with ref
erence to himself or anybody else.
The potato fever RACES in Vermont They
have there avariety which is SO valuable that
sixteen specimens sold for 1926; twelve for S615
one for a cow; one for a silver mounted har-
ness; and the ordinary quotation is $50 apiece.
As proof of its productiveness, it is stated
that man who paid last year $40 for one eye,
raised from it the past season potatoes for
which he has realized $3.50 cash, and has three
potatoes left. n|I 1915. f.
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Supreme Judicial COurt.

OCTOBER TERM.-TAPLEY, j., PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-In the case of Silas A. Coffin VS.. Eliz-
abeth Coffin, petition that a marriage may be an
nulled, on the ground that the respondent had
tracted former marriage in Ireland with one Will
liam Martini who was living at the time Of the second
marriage, no divorce having ever been granted,
Judge Tapley rendered his decision annulling the
marriage.
Davis q Drummond. Shepley & Srout.
The Court was engaged in hearing the arguments
on the motion of Mr.. Barnes for rehearing in the
case of MOntine VS.. Perkins ct al,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

unanimity with which the Republican Con-
vention yesterday nominated Hon. Josiah II.
Drummond for Representative to the Legisla-
ture, Notwithstanding that lthe duties of his
profession are well known to leave him neith-
er time nor inclination to hold public office,
was as unexpected as it was gratifying to the
Republicans of Portland. Mr. Drummond as
as member of the House, as presiding officer
of that body and as a member of the Senate in
former years, did good service as a legislator,
and he is not likely to do less now, if elected,
and be surely will be. The nomination is an
excellent one, and will be ratified at the polls
next Monday aH-~f- 90
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

NEW WooD Standby the action of the
city authorities yesterday large area on Pearl
street, above Middle, is set apart for wood
stand and all the itinerant dealers are now sent
there. For this purpose Policeman Foster &C.
cupIes the old ground at the head of Market
Hall, and sends all corners down to the new
place. This occasions much inconvenience to
dealers for the present, but will soon be famil.
iarly known.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

OBsEoUIEs.-The funeral of Mr.. Edward
Scott Gerrish took place at the residence of
his father, Mr.. Edward P. Gerrish, yesterday
afternoon. The house was crowded with the
friends of the deceased, and the family, and
the casket was covered with beautiful floral
tributes, the last sad gifts of loving hands.
The services of the Protestant Episc opal
Church were conducted by Bishop Nicely and
his Chaplain, Mr.. Hayes, and the hymn
"Nearer to Thee" was beautifully and touch
ingly rendered by the Bishop and Mrs Merrill
After the services at the house the remains
were taken toIEvergreen Cemetery. Among
those present were the officers of the Mercan-
tile Library Association, of which Mr.. Gerrish
had been one of the Secretaries, and a number
of old comrsdes of the 1st Maine Battery, with
which organization the deceased served during
the Rebellion.
Mr.. Gerrish was young man of great prom
Use and exemplary character, and had drawn
about him very large circle of friends. 1t
win no doubt prove a source of great consola-
ton to the bereaved parent to know how much
he was beloved by all who knew him and that
the house was not able to contain the large
number who desired to pay the last tribute of
respect
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

EDWIN FoRREsT.-The great tragedian Ed
win Forrest, supported by G. H. Clarke, Miss
Lille, Miss Flora Myers, and the Athaeneum
company, will appear for two nights, om-
mencing Jan. LIST, at City Hall. The Agent
states it is twenty-six years since Mr. Forrest
appeared in Portland. The plays will be
"Othello" and Jack Cade."
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United States District Court.

DECEMBER TERM-Fox, j., PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-The jury returned verdict OF guilty
against VIM. v. Simons, indicted for taking false
oath.
John Randall ct al, petitioners, vs. Freeman l..
Given. Petitioners pray that respondent may be de-
clared bankrupt. Respondent denies acts of bank
ruptcy, and hearing is being had before ajary.
bennett & bennett. Shepley & Srout.
Court adjourned to 10 o'clock Wednesday morning
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

THEATRE.-To-night Mr.. Coles company
opens in Foul Play" Among the list of ac-
tors we see the familiar name of Colin Stuart,
which recalls the grand Barrows Combination
Company at the Howard iAth@ueum, in Bos-
ton, some ten years ago. Mr.. A'Beckett's
name is not a strange one, and we trust that
the company may be talented and efficient.
Be punctudl any way.-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

Li.-Monuay evening as Mr.. T. b.
Haskell, the ship news reporter for the Argus
was crossing Tukeys bridge on his way home
he was attacked by two negroes one of whom
threw rock weighing, one would think. as
much as five pounds, which just grazed his
head. Luckily he had his revolver with him,
only one barrel Of which happened to be load
eu' and pulled trigger at his assailants who
were only few feet distant. The pistol miss
gu nre but it had the effect of frightening the
rasoals who Immediately took to their heels.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

SEVERE ATTAcK:-Monday Aaron A. Wing
ESQ.,, who was on his way from Boston to Ban
gor, accompanied by his wife, was taken sud
denly i'll in the cars just before reaching this
city. His wife concluded that it was best to
proceed as far as Lewiston and stop at the De-
Witt house whose proprietors are relations of
Mr.. Wing. He was insensible when he reach
ed that city and had two physicians in attend
ance all night. Tuesday morning he was so
much improved that hopes are entertained of
his recovery
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

CENTRAL CHURCH FAIR is to be held this
afternoon and evening in..Congress Hall. 1t will
be good chance for families to. buy articles
for their christmas trees. The Scriptural Tab
leaux the latter part of the evening will be
Belshazzars Feast in seven scenes, and the
Tableaux of Eli and Samuel Persons stop
ping down town can be provided with a sup
per at o'clock. Give them call.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

DEATH oF DISTINGUISHED PHYsIcIAN.-
Usher Parsons, widely known physician who
died Ia Providence, II. l., last saturday, was
born In Alfred, Maine, in l7ss, studied medi-
cine ina his native village aud afterwards in tho
oiiioe Of Dr. John Warren, in Boston, was a
surgeon Ina the navy during the war Of 1879
and was the only medical officer in Perry's
squadron At the battle OF Lake Erie, and was
Afterwards professor in Brown University and
IN several medical institutions. Tie was an
author and was much interested in antiquari-
an and genealogical researches. He wrote the
Physician for ships" aud the Life Of Sir VIII
liam Pepperell, from whose sister he was line
ally descended. DIR. Parsons had resided in
Rhode Island for nearly half a century.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

ANNEXATION OF THE BRITISH PROVINCES
The good people OF New Brunswick are
much exercised over the appearance of vol.
ume entitled, Annexation, or Union with the
United States is the Manifest Destiny of Brit
ish North America, by Alexander Munro,
Esq, author of several works on the History,
Geography and statistics Of the British North
American Provinces, st. John. N. B." Mr..
Munro no longer ago than 1864 was convinced
that British North America was capable of be-
coming nation that would eclipse any coun-
try in Europe in wealth, power and in the
perfection of its political institutions. Now
he has made up his mind that British North
America is not climatically and geographical.
ly adapted to form a nation, that its produc-
tiyeness is only in isolated spots, that its
boundaries are not rightly adjusted for nation
al existence, and that it is almost impossible
20 develope the resources Of the Provinces ex.
cept by permission of the neighboring Repub
lic"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

HORACE GREELEY prints in the Tribune a
very long, able and earnest letter to Senator
Morton in reply TO the latter gentleman's
speech on the resumption Of specie payments.
The writer reterates his well-known views on
the practicability of immediate resumption
and refers with just severity to the Senator'S
dalliance with that "wretched device Of Cop
Perhead rascality," the greenback theory.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23


"A thousand and one things are announced
in the daily presses, comprising every conceiv-
able make OF material, form or fashion, as pres
ents for the coming holidays. Ones taste, how
ever crude, can be gratifed, vide inspection of
ourt crowded columns. One article alone is
missing, and how appropriate? none can deny,
viz: ton of coal sent to friend with compli-
ments. Nothing could be more acceptable,
nothing so useful. Not thing could possibly
be presented conveying so much warmth in so
little compass, more especially if it be procur-
ed at the junction of Maple and Commercial
streets, from Joseph Poor.
FURs FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTs.-Could any
thing be more appropriate. Shaw, lat Middle
street. has laid in splendid variety and will
sell them at low prices for cash. dec23-3t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

MAsoNIc.-At the annual meeting of Mount
Vernon, r. A. Chapter, Monday evening, the
following officers were chosen: M. N. Rich.
Fl. A; George P. Gross, K; J.Y. Hodsdon,
s.. Charles Fobes, T.; Ira Berry, secretary.
Finance Committee-A. NJ. Burton, Rufus H.
Hink ley, George A. Head. Trustee-Stephen
Berry
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

JoHE BnrGHr in recent speech at Brmng
ham claimed for England all the glory won by
American statesmen, orators, poets, historians
and inventors. He says that Americans, be-
ing of English origin, boast of the exploits ef
their British ancestors, and it is no more than
fair that the people of the United States should
share their fame with the English. He be-
sought his hearers to aid him in removing the
feeling of foolish jealousy which is too apt to
be felt by Englishment toward all other peo-
pie and especially toward the United States
He would have the fact universally recognized
that the people of the two countries are one.
Ii all Englishmen were like John Bright there
would De great alacrity in adopting his sug-
gestion on this side of the Atlantic at least.