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The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02

NAVIGATION OF THE KENNEBEC.-A Wash
'ngton dispatch says that reports received at
he Engineer Bureau show that the dredging
If the shoals of the Kennebec river between
shepards Point and Augusta will secure a
channel seventy-five feet in width, with a
lepth ofeight feet at lowest water up to Hal
'owell, and seven feet thence to Aug usta.
Congress will be asked to appropriate three
thousand dollars for dredging Hinckley and
Browns Island Shoals lower down the river
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02
Mains Pure Eiderberry and Cur
rant ~ tneA.

So highly recommended by Physici mss, may be
found at wholesale IL, drug stores OF W. W. Whip
pie & Co., H. II. Hay. W. f. hillips 81 Co, E. L..
StapwOOd and j. w. Perkins & Co. ianl2sndly
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02

AN ENGLISH VIEW OF THE ST. THOMAS
PURCHAsE.-The purchase of West Indian
earthquakes by Secretary Seward is regarded
as matter for mirth, rather than any more
serious feeling, Cd this side of the Atlantic.
But if the following extract from the London
Morning Star is fair indication of the Eng
lish sentiments ON the subject, our further
acquisition in that direction will be viewed
with considerable jealousy:
The object of the United States, has been to
acquire war ports as q protection against
European enemies, and in st. Thomas aud
St. John they have certainly succeeded in
gaining what they desired. This move on the
part of the Americans has unquestionably al
tered all the relations between the countries
in the event OF war, and is of fifty times
more importance to England than all the man
puvres which havestaken place about Turkey
for the last hundred years. In the event of a
great convustion in our own country, occa-
stoned by the persistent Vaccinations of the
American Fenians, st. Thomas and st. John
may become convenient shelters from which
to annoy the the commerce of England. Ger
tainly in a with the United States, should
that calamity ever occur, the possession of
/ these two islands would entirely alter the
ed between this country and America. We do
not point out these results in any spirit of
hostility to the United States, but rather to
show the blindness and stuidity of the tradl-
tional policy of the Foreign Office. We arc
in the act of spending millions under some
our pfestige in the East Indies, while, with
outa protest, without a murmur, without an
exchange of notes, so far as we are at presen nj
informed, our greatest naval rival acquires
two islands in the West Indies ayowedly as
war-ports against possible transatlantic enc
mics. -1.a 1tlF = l4t o-GH -'f5 -tA
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02
SPECIAL NOTICES

G. II IL Il N B A e. TX S.!
APREM UMOFF VEPER GENT.
will be paid all National Bank Bills received for
Skates or Sleds I! A
At As Exchange So.
dec4eodtf G. L. BAILEY.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02
Why Suffer from Sores 2
HuIe'S ArNicn OiuFalelt,

When. by the use OF the ARNICA OINTMENT
you can be easily cured 1t has relieved thousands
from Burns Se,ttds, Chdppea Hands, SprIins, Cuts,
Wcaads and ererD Complaint Of the Sein. Try II,
as it costs but 25 cents. Be sure to ask tor
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02
Catarrh Cam be Cured :

HEADACHE relieved, and in fact every disease
l1ot the nose and head permanently cured by the
use of the well-known remedy, a.
.VRaeder'sg German. snuff! 10
Try it, for 1t costs but 25c. For sale by all drug
gists; 1r send Soc to O. P. SEYMOUR@& CO.. Bos-
not. and receive a box By return mail. sep4ltfsN
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02

Circular to Ship Matters respecting the recent HHr-
ricdne at Sc Thomas.
II is considered important for the interests OF COM
merce well as oil science, to make thorough in
yestigation otthe phenomena OF the remarkable bur-
ricaIie which passed over st Thomrs on the 29h OF
October last The Smithsonian Institution is engag-
ed in attempt 10 collect the information necessary
for such investigation and it is highly important
10 have the benefit of the og-book OF every vessel
which wa at that time within a { ousand miles OF
the track Of this hurricane. Captains oil vessels
froIl the neighborhood OF the West Indies, who
disposed to promote this ject. are requested to
leave their log-books comprehending the above PEI
Rod, at the Sandy Hook Pilot Office, NJ. 40 Burlng
Slip Ihe log books will he carefully preserved and
returned to their owners.
In behalf OF the Smithsonian Institution,
ELIAS LOOMS.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02
A Cough, a Cold or a Sore Throat

Requires immediate attention, and should be check
cd. II allowed to continue,
Irritation of the Lungs, a Permanent
Throat Disease Consumption,
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02
RatchelOr's Hair Dive.

For sale by all druggists, send Your address and
sc cents to o. p. SEYMOUR s. CO., Boston. Mass
aud receive box by return mail. W. r. Phillips q
Co., agents for Maine. april2G1ysn
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02

And all disorders resulting from Ids IN
Head, Throat and Vocal o, gans.
This Remedy does not ID ry Up,'' Catarrh but
u.ssOS ms it.; trees the head OF all often i've
matter quickly removing Bad Breath and Headache;
atlays and soothes and burning heat in Ca.
tatrh; is so mild and agreeable in its effects
that 1t positively r f-H5 -r4. ,Ft .-
CURES WITHOUT SNEEZTNG!
Ia AS Troche Powder is pleasant to the taste,
and never nau>eates; When swallowed, instantly
: gives to the Throat and ,ca organs
Delicious acnsatiou of CooIness and
COmfO.f.
Is the Best Voice Tonic In tho world
Try il! safe, Reliable aud only IS cents.
Sold by Druggists, or matted free. address OH
COOPER, WILSON 81 CO., ---......
Proprietors, Philadelphia.
w. w. Whpple & Co, Portland, General Agents
Wholesale Agts, Ger. g. Goodwin & Co; Rust Bros
8 Bird, Boston; =. w. Perkins & Co, W. F. Phillips
& Go, ii. Ii. Hay, Portland. .,a -. ra.. rr.I -
n Nov 14-sNeod& w6m ..-
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02
DODD'S ENERVINE
AND INVIGORATORi

+ e.. AND In VIGOh ATOh t...f,
This Medicine is a NERVE TONIC. II stops the
waste OF vitality, braces the Nerves, and quietly
regulates the system. SleeplessDess, Irritablty,
Loss OF Energy, Loss Of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Con
stipa' ion, local Weakness, snd general failing of
the mental and bodily functions, are the common in
dication of Nervous Disease. Dodd's Nervine and
1nvigorator is complete specific for all troubles
1t is also the best, as 1t is also the most agreeable
Remedy for Female Complaints
ever offered to the public. Prostration OF Strength
Observation-Disclosures, excessive irregu ar and painful
menses-yield to its magic power. -.. : r.. .
- TO MOTHERS.
Mothers! we also commend the NERvINE for use
in the diseases which af1ict children while Teehing
as certain to sffrr,i quick and grateful relief Tie
supplying Syrups, OF which Opium is the principal
Ingredient dangerous to 1ife impair the tune
lions Of the stomach and bowels, and actually
impede the healthy growth Of your offspring. To
cure WIND Collie. regulate the DO wells ten the
gums, and relieve pain, the NERVINE will always
be found safe and efficient.
Don't Use Anything Else!
eR- Dodd's Nervine contains no OPIUM or other
poisonous ingredient. For sale by all Druggists
Price One Dollar per BOTTLE. 7 c> y NJ y RI
III. B. STORER & c., Proprietors
.sb1Fi4 10 ~ No. 40 Fulton Street, New York. %
October 10, 1867. W&S1y = b,7n,1. ~
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02
Business Items,

A full supply of Artists Materials and Sheet
Wax 1T Schlotterbeck g Co.'S. 2w-mwf
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02


NEW YORK, Dec 8, 1867.
To the Editor cf the Press: a u s.es
This is holiday week. Business is suspend
d, to great extent, and pleasure holds sway
It is pleasant to know that the enjoyment of
his season is not by any means entirely of
Questionable morality or of a vicious character
Iany are the hearts made glad by the almost
leasureless liberalty of the Christian people
this city. Christmas, this year, has been the
ccasion of an avalanche of good deeds. The
meetings. of hunger and want have been anne
GRATED, bright fires have glowed in tenements
here the chills Of winter have pierced the
hivering inmates, and thousands Of children,
rho suffer most from the pangs of comtortless
overly, have rejoced in the new comforts of
engnant Christmas. Myriads of little ones
ave Joined in the carol: s -.'a
Sand the joyful Christmas morning,
Beaking DER the world below
Tells again the wondr, us story
Shepherds heard So long ago;
Who shall still our tunetul voices,
Who the tide of praise shall stem, 'l ...
Which the blessed angels taught us ,5
In the fields Of Bethlehem"
About f,rty charitable institutions held high
Ibilee in New York on Christmas Day.
.mong them was the "Children's Aid Socl-
ty," where more than 1000 children have pass
through the schools the past year, being fed
'othed and more or less educated. Another
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02

FstS CITY HOT Ell.
w Michacls, Phillips Warren, Fryeburg
w Hayes, Augusta j Thompson, Bath
G NJ Currier. FarmingtonE Leach. Gorham
" Beal, Phillips Thompson. Name
M Button, Boston j. Kennedy, Boston
+ A Bowen & W, AugustaJ Allen Bath
o Gould, do g Mason Gorham
H Harris, Bethel G NJ W1rd, Boston
A M True, do G A Phillips Wateryille
A Davis, do -s-1r, --.l.- =
Holborn; CIR at Falls John Coyle, New York
Smi b, New York b Farnsworth, Bangor
Miller, do Geo F Thompson, Gorham
II Cousens. GHrham John Bryant do
J Cook, buffalo Caleb Aver, Portsmouth
Gilman Tucker, BostonM H Hale, Salem
" u Wade, do A Ames jr, Boston "a,
Geo L Roberts, do FIT Jaqnes. Lowell
Chas Hunnewell &w, Batho Eaton s. m ,Skowhe'n
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02

COUNTY OFFICERS. = The changes in the
Cumberland board of county officers are very
few. Mr.. Fessenden, Clerk of Courts, Sheriff
Geo. w. Parker, Peter R. Hall, County Treas
urer, Judge Waterman of tn Probate G ,urt,
County Attorney Nathan Webb, and Messr $.
Pencil and Watts Connty Commissioners,
all retain their places for the current year.
The only new officers elected last September
are Oliver B. Dixie of Sebago, who takes the
place OF Mr.. Chaplin on the board of County
Commissioners; Edwin r. Staples of Bridg-
ton, who succeeds Aaron B. Holden as Regis.
ter Of Probate, and Eben Leach of Gorham
who replaces Thomas HancockIas Register of
Deeds. II the new Registers discharge their
duties as faithfully and efficiently as their
predecessors, they will deserve well of their
fellow citizens. The craftsmanship of the
Commissioners board for the current year
falls to James Pennell of Westbrook.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02
poRT OF poRrLANp.

"Wednesday, January 4.
ARRIVED.
Barque Ella & Anna, tof Portlandl Randall from
Bonaire It'll ut.
/ ETfT ~ ~
Ship Georges. s35 tons, built at Warren, Me, in
1851. has been sold by auction at Valparaiso Tor
S14 4c0
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02

The MASSACHUSETTS LEGIsLATURE.-Att the
Republican caucus of the Massachusetts House
of Representatives, on Tuesday evening, Har-
vey Jewell of Boston was nominated for
Speaker and William S. Robinson, of Maiden,
for Clerk of that body. After telling speech
by Hon. Richard ii. Dana, Jr., who contended
that the unity of national party, like the Re
publican, should not be endangered by the in
fiuence OF merely local questions Mr.. Potter
of Arlington was nominated or Sergeant-at-
Arms and the caucus adjourned. A cauucs
of"Liberals" alias P. L. LIS was also held, but
on learning the nomination of Mr.. Jewett by
the regular Republican caucus, it adjourned
without making any nominations. The legis-
lature is divided between the two political par
ties about as follows: House, Republicans 1873 ,
Democrats 81: Senate, Republicans 80, Demo-
Gratis s. Mr.. Jewett, the Speaker elect, is a
Boston lawyer, who is now serving his fifth
term in the House. He was born in New
Hampshire in 1920 and is a graduate of Dart
mouth college. Aft graduating he was for
a time teacher in one OF the public schools Of
Boston. Mr.. Jewell drafted the license law
which was before the legislature last winter.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02
IMPORTS.
DEpAerURn OF OCEAN sTEA nER,

BONAIRE. Barque Ella s. Anna - $500 bushels
salt, to X Lewis a. Co.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02

THE CAsTALIA, is the classic title under
which the Independents, literary society
of undergraduates of the University of Michi-
gan, issue their annual catalogue and record
for 1858. 1t is very neat pamphlet, and es-
pecialiy noticeable for the careful and judi
cious arrangement OF its matter, and the I'M
usually full information which it furnishes
with regard to the institution from which it
emanates. We notice among the nance of
the editorial committee by whom it is prepar-
ed that of Leroy A. Foster of this city. The
Independents" are an open society, organized
on the principle OF opposition to secret socie.
ties, and taking decided ground for their re-
moval from colleges. ,a-ziib ae.if., .i...i $40
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02

Fourth Page-The Wife; St. Augustine.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02

Christmas B Charitable Institutions-Ihe +" So
ciat Vice"-Business- Years Day-Da-
mas Paper.
.- NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 1867
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02

Ar at Matanzas 10th inst, sch May Munroe, Nun
REQ, Pensacola.
Ar at Cardenas Nov 81, barque Commerce Robin
son. New York. brig Maria Wheeler. Wheeler, from
st John. NIB.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02

10 render assurance douby sure, writer in
the New York Times subsequently exposed a
similar literary theft of Balls, who had been
pllaging in the same way poem by Mrs.
Whitman of Providence; and the exposure
was SO complete that Ball himself said in
published note "to deny it would be folly, the
evidence is SO conclusive" but protested that
the theft was committed ''unconsciously." 1t
is Furthermore reported that this New Jersey
bard once sent to newspaper for publication
ns his own poem by Mrs. Hemans!
1t is under these circumstances that Mr..
Ball, who claims especial grace on the ground
Of his wealth and standing, buys page of the
Tribune TO ask for new trial. He must un-
derstand that the court has decided his case,
Ind that money will no more affect that de-
cision than it will buy him brains. ar
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-02
Recent Publications.

The QUEENS OF AMERICAN SOCIETY. By
Mrs. Ellet, Author of "The Women of the
American Revolution" women Artists,
etc. One volume, crown octave; Ne"
York. Charles Scribner & Co.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-25

The Red (not read) River News of last
Wednesday casts one of those now very
common s'inuendoes" at recent article
of ours in reference to Democratic Bar
becues, where 'colored persons came up
voluntarily and joined the Club, lin which
the News thinks that before election day
these same men will leave TIE Demo.
cratic party and vote the straight out,
or rather played out, Republican ticket.
Our loyal contemporaries are very far
from it: not ouly Will these colored men,
who have thus voluntarily Joined our
ranks, vote the Democratic ticket, but
great many more will follow their ex-
ample; and in all probability, our recon
structeds dsneighbors, will, ere that time
have become disgusted with their party,
and election day be seen looking for
aaSeymonr and Blair ticket. ''Let US
have peace.''
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-25

With the exception of few light
showers, and one rather heavy ram, we
have had very dry and hot weather for
the pasttw or three weeks. No reason
able fears are entertained of the cater
pillar-there being no indications of it's
appearance IN destructive form. Plan
ters are jubilant at the fattering pros
poets of large crops Of both corn and
cotton.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-25
ELECTION FOR MEMBERS OF Con

ELECTION FOR MEMBERS OF CoN
GREss.-Under existing laws there can
be no election for members of Congress
until the first Monday in November, 1870
The election for members of Congress
on the 17th and 18th of April, 1868, was
held under article 154 of the consfitu-
tion of 1868. The members then elected
having taken their seats in the Fortieth
Congress, will be .fasnctas o6Scio on the
Sd of March, 1869, at which time the
Fortieth Congress viii cease to exist.
The question now is: When can tho
mem bers of Congress be again elected
under existing laws?
The answer is plain: not until the first
Monday in November, 1870.
The constitution of 1868 has nothing
further on the subject of congressional
elections beyond what is contained in
article 154.
We must then resort to legislative
statutes for our guidance.
The latest act on the subject is that of
1855. (See act of 1855, page 40S, sec
.ion 81; revised statutes, page 215, sec
ton 31.) That act provides that all
general elections for members of Con-
gress shall be held at the same time,
etc, as is provided for the election of
representatives to the General Assem-
bly,.
Articls II, of the constitution OF 1868,
requires that representatives shall be
chosen on the first Monday in Novem-
ber, every two years But the subse-
quent article 154 so far altered this pro-
vision as to have the first election held
on the 18th and 18th of April last, but
allowing said terms to date from the
regular day of election, the first Monday
in November, 1868.
Under article II, no election can be
held for representatives until the FIRST
Monday of November, 1870; consequent
ly, under existing laws, no election can
be held for members of Congress until
that time.
1t is within the province of the Legis-
lature to fix the time when the election
of members Of Congress will be held
Neao Orleans PicGyune
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-25


The following is the bill redistricting
the State into five Congressional Dis
tricts, as passed by the Senate:
| SECTION /. Be it enacted by the Sen
ate and House of Representatives of the
State OF Louisiana in General Assem-
bly, convened, That until otherwise d.
rected by law, the State of Louisiana
shall be divided into five Congressional
districts and the qualified electors OF
each district shall choose one Represen-
tatIve to Congress as follows:
The First Congressional district shall
comprise all that portion of the parish
of Orleans, on the right bank of the
Missippi river, and so much OF said par
ish on the left bank of said river as is
below and east of Canal street, in the
city of New Orleans, comprising the
fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and
ninth Representative districts of the
parish of Orleans, aud the parishes of
st. Bernard, Plaquemines, ST. Tam
many, Washington, st. Helena, and
Livingston.
The Second Congressional District
shall all that portion of the parish of
Orleans on the LETT bank of the Missis-
sippi river above and west of Canal
street, in the city of New Orleans; com
prising the first, second, third, and
lOutu Representative lIlSUTlcbS Ol IhC
parish of Orleans, and the parishes of
Jefferson, st. Charles, st. John, ST.
James, Lafourche, and Terrebonne.
The Third Congressional District shall
comprise the parishes of st. Mary, st.
Martin, Assumption, Ascension, Yer
million, Calcaseu, Lafayette, st. Landry,
Iberville, East Feiciana, East Baton
Rouge, and West Baton Rouge
The Fourth Congressional District
shall comprise the parish IS of West Fe-
lie ana, Pointe Coupee, Avoyellds, Ra-
pideS, Sabine, Natchitoches, DeSoto,
Caddo, BosSier and Winn.
The Fifth Congressional d istrict shall
comprise the parishes of Claiborne,
Bienvile, jackson, Onion, Morehouse,
Carroll, Ouachita, Madison, Caldwell,
Franklin, Tensas, Catahoula, and Con
cordia.
SEC. 2. Be 1t further, enacted, etc.,
That all laws and parts of laws in con
tiict with this act be and the same are
hereby repealed, aud this act be in force
and take effect from and after it's pas
sage.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-25

The fine steamer Annie WagIey, un-
der command of that prince of steam
boatsmen, Capt. T. j. Dowty, will be at
Grand Ecore this morning ready TO re-
ceive freight and passengers for New
Orleans. Those obliging and everatten-
tive gentlemen, j. f. Muse and Lou.
Clayton, will be found in their usual
places-the Clerks Office, ready and
willing to grant all possible favors, deal
out late papers and answer innumerable
questions.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-25

On his arrival in Colorado, Grant was
called upon by express company to pay
transportation charges as follows: 3 ten
gallon kegs of whisky. $50; $50 boxes
of cigars, $3.50; pup, Marshal Browns,
$25; 1 box playing cards, 80; 1 box
Washburn's speeches, very heavy. $500;
% cruppers, SO; 25 martingales, 80; L
box of reconstruction bitters, 90. To-
tal-$S35 05.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-25

phur Springs. On the same train. and
IN social company with Roseeranz, were
| Generals Ewell, -Longstreet and Hanton.
Gen. Lee is at White Sulphur
The Republican Congressional Com
mittee have been sending ont 25, 900 po-
lltIcal documents per week, and they
expect to average so, 900 to LOO. 900 per
week until the election
The recent riotous proceedings of the
Butler NonaveS have been ventilated,
and, from circumstances connected with
the disbanding of militia companies in
the District, the President ordered them
disbanded. Grant referred the order to
Gen. Emory, who returned it with the
endorsement that there was no authori-
ty for such proceeding, since martial
law did not exist. The order was re-
turned to the President with his ndorse-
Rent, and there the matter rested.
Mr.. Watts, Minister to Austria, is
here waiting Instructions.
Letters from Kansas report repeated
ontrages by Indians, beating men and
outraSing women in the most shocking
manner.
Farragut comes home in October.
1t is seriously stated Rosecranz's visit
to Virginia is for consultation with Gen.
Lee regarding the Mexican relations and
Southwestern border interests. Other
P"i eiSS soy lpOoCCId OcSlIcsS 10 COlSuIU
Gen. Lee with regard to his views and
purposes. and the probable action of the
Southern Democrats, preliminary to a
letter of advice Rosecranz intends ad-
dressing to the Germans before leaving
the country. Nothing, however, is pos
itively known beyond that Rosecranz
goes to Virginia to see Gen. Lee.
NEW ORLEANS, August 1S.-The lot
terry bill, against which the presiding
officers of both Houses protested so
strongly on signing, has become law
by lapse of time for the Governors
action.
New ORLEANS, August 1S.-Cotton
stiff; middling 29a30c.; sales 80 and re-
ceipts Is. bales. Sterling 58a61; New
York sight per cent. premium. Gold
1863. Sugar and molasses, no change
Flour steady, superfine $S so and treble
extra So 50a11. Corn dull at 81 10a1 10.
Oats dull at Csc. Hay-held at $26a27.
Bran 81 GOAL %. Pork steady at $31.
Bacon firm; shoulders 14a244 and clear
sides 1sc. Lard steady; tierce 10 and
keg 2Ic. Texas cattle, $15, $25 and
S35. Sheep $3a5.