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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

OLD "AD INTERIM IN A QUANDARY.-The
following extract from Washington dispatch
shows that Adjutant General Thomas was left
in doubtful state of mind by the sudden re-
tirement of Secretary Stanton:
Adjutant-Gene Thomas appeared at the
Department early in the morning, and there
was general expectation that he would as
sumo control by virtue of his dd interim APP
pontment. He did not do so, however, but
merely looked over his private mail and then
went to the White House where he remained
for an hour. What occurred between himself
and the President is not known, but he says
that Mr.. johnson did not give him any orders
He spent the day chiefly in going back and
forth between the Office and the executive
mansion, and made no attempt to take posses
sion of the Secretary's quarters, not even ask
ing for the keys. He says that Mr.. Stanton
has not resigned in form that he had no right
to leave the keys with General Townsend !;
that the chief clerk ought to take charge, and
that "tie whole thing is one of Stan sons tricks
and he'll be id if he puts his foot into the
traD,"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

The "Drive,"-the Hay Crop-Bangor and Pts
cataquis Railroad-the Turf-isumnaer Re
sort.
To the Editor Of the Press:
The logs which had been coming down the
river slowly, for several days, were all past
here last week. The recent rise in the river
was worth thousands of dollars to the owners
of the drive, which contained not far from
five million feet; and these logs were cut win
ter before last, and laid over last year in con-
sequence of low water. They are to be driven
to the Old Town mills. Two other drives are
expected soon-one owned by r. ID. Gilman of
Foxcroft, and the other by Mr.. Remission of
East Dover.
The grass in this region is looking finely,
and a large crop of hay is anticipated. Con-
siderable planting and sowing had been done
before the rain, but the opinion of farmers
seems to be that potatoes had better be in the
cellar than in the ground.
The Bangor and Piscataquis Railroad is
now a settled thing, much to the qualification
of Piscataquis people, who have long wished
for rapid communication with the world out
side. AS natural consequence, business has
been greatly stimulated by the prospect ahead,
and more buildings will be erected the present
season, than ever before in the same time.
Every body who can handle tools finds ready
employment. Operations have been consider
ably interrupted of late by unfavorable wealth
er, but this of course cannot be helped.
The Piscataquis Central Park has been
built about two years and the track (half mile)
is said to be equal to any in the State. A trot
is advertised for the third cf June, and purses
will be given to the amount of $500 As sever
al fast horses from abroad are expected, an ex-
citing occasion is anticipated by the leaders of
"the turf"
Sebec Lake is becoming quite popular as
a summer resort, and with the improved ac-
commodation, which may be had the present
season, it is expected that the rush will be
greater than ever before. Captain A G..
Crockett is at present engaged in the con-
struction of his new steamer, which will be
launched in short time; and this, together
with the new hotel at the head of the lake.
pleasantly located on Wilson stream, will
greatly contribute to the convenience and
pleasure of excursionsts. SNIBBoR.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

GENERAL SHEPLEY reached home yesterday
on his return from the Chicago Convention.
He says that Mr.. Hamlin's strength in the
Convention was not indicated by the balloting
There was really an immense reserved strength
which might have carried the nomination had
the Convention adjourned before the fifth
ballot was taken. As it was, one of those indes-
cribable eddies of feeling which men familiar
with such assemblies will appreciate, gave Mr.
Colfax the precedence. Next to Mr.. Hamlim
there is no man whom the Republicans of
Maine would have preferred, yet we are glad
to learn that the Maine delegation stood stead
lily by their favorite to the last and went down
with their colors flying. On another point
General Shepley brings gratifying intelligence.
We knew before that the Republican party
had honored itself by condemning Pendleton-
toniansm, but we did not know that the glorious
resolution in which it is affirmed that our ma
tional obligations must be faithfully kept in
letter and spirit, was adopted in Committee
and in Convention without single murmur
of dissent The soldiers and sailors, General
Shepley says, were especially warm on this
point in their Convention, saying that every
note represents drop of patriotic blood, every
bond is secured by soldiers grave, and treat
ing the proposition that the national promises
shall be dishonored as an imputation upon
their personal honor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

" Fl Bradley, New York L LOring Buckield
r Chaplin, Erie Pa &C Loring do
WRMontgomery, AugustaW w Atwood, do
G Thomas, Taunton Brigham do
X r York, Yarmouth Luther Fitch, Sebago
j M Batehelder, HartordMrs S Blake, Harrison
w ii Conant, Burlington W H Tarbox, Stockton Cal
WIN Reardon, Cambrldg'rtW Blaniord, Newp 1T
q B Cummings, Gorham Allen, Narragansett
w Phillips, do
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

BETS ON IMPEAcHMENT.-The Boston Jour
nails Washington dispatch says that the large
number OF persons who have made bets on the
result of the impeachment trial-many of
them never having wagered before-are hav-
ing lively discussions upon the laws which
regulate bets. Some of the bets were that
Messrs Fessenden and Trumbull would vote
to aequit on every article; and others that the
President would be acquitted on "every arti-
Gle" Those who bet against acquittal in these
cases contend that as the Senators named
have not voted on "every article each party
must have his stakes returned Those. how
ever, who bet on the square issue of "acquit-
taP' or conviction" are paying their bets,
there being no loophole for escape.
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To RENT-One half or the whole of a house
suitable for two families, centrally located near
Middle, between Hancock and India streets
The family now in it occupies the whole. but
on account of the peculiar organization of its
members, it is thought that another one can
be accommodated. Small children objection
able, on account of their noise,--the regular
occupants being DESTROYS of making them
selves heard on all occasions. Apply to the
Ghost family on the premises, between the
hours of twelve and one midnight. A dark
night preferred.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

WE have received the first number of the
"Bailey & Noyes Advertiser" which this en-
terprisng firm propose to issue monthly and
send gratuitously to their friends. 1t con-
tains besides the advertisements some choice
selections of poetry, good story and much
other matter of interest to the general reader.
1t also contains some useful instruction to
farmers, workingmen and tradesmen. 1t is an
imperial octave sheet neatly printed by Thurs
ton 81 Go.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

WE are indebted to Joshua Nye, Esq, for a
copy of the report of the Most Worthy Patri
arch of the National Division, Sons ofTemper-
ance, of North America. We are also indebt-
ed to the publishers of Mr.. f. w. Birds IA
nous pamphlet, the Modern Minotaur, for a
copy of that work. Mr.. Bird, we infer from
a perusal of the pamphlet is somewhat oppos-
ed to the Hoosac tunnel
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

MAY TERM-GoDDARD, j., PRESIDING.
THURsDAY.-Patrick WEIGH VS.. Edward McCar-
thy. Action of trespass for assault and battery.
Defence, that the act was committed by brother of
the defendant named Michael, and that defendant
was absent from the house at the time alleged Judg-
ment for defendant for costs.
Williams. O'Donnell
L.. w. Tibbetts vs. George Unwne. Action OF
trove to recover for a lot of mating bagging al
legged 10 have heen sent from Saccarappa to Mr. lib
belts in this city, and owned by him (Tibbetts), and
that the was converted to the use of defendant,
who is junk dealer near the P & R. r. Depot, from
which the mating lost. Defence was that it was
not the same property. Decision reserved.
Haskell Emery 81 DrummOnd.
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State Assayer's Office, Boston, Mass
BOTTLE OF
'Mr.W s. Mains EIderberry Wine"

Has been received here In the state in which it is
sold in the market, for analysis.
1t was tound to be an excellent, matured Elder
berry Wine, comparing iavorably with the choicest
samples of "Sambuci Wine," and containing even
more more of the acid salts asringent and valuable
qualities of the berry, than that wine does.
1t has the best properties oil Port Wine without its
Intoxicating quality, and in Sickness or as beyer-
age, it should replace the imported wines
Respectfully,
A. A: HAYES, NJ. d. State Assayer.
20 State Street, Boston,
18th Aug, 1867.
ieblidSwtfsN ). DANA HAYES, Chemist
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

The VOTE OF WEDNEsDAY.-TEe Board of
Aldermen assembled yesterday afternoon to
count the votes cast Wednesday on the rail
road question. The official returns are as fol-
lows:-Whole number of votes, 1885; yeas,
242S; nays, 557. No return was received from
the iSla udS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

The observations, as will appear, were not
made daily and the measurements indicate
the rainfall during the interval between them.
The rainfall during the entire month of April,
as measured by the same gauge, amounted to
$40 inches, The average annual rainfall in
Maine is AZ inches.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

PLUcKY BoY.-Wednesday a reach boat be-
longing to VIM. II Taylor who lives at Cush-
ings Point, Cape Elizabeth, in passing be-
tween that point and this city, was upset and
its occupants-Mr, Taylor's wife and his little
son, IA years of age were thrown into the
water. This was opposite, and some distance
from the breakwater light, and if the brave
lad, who is good swimmer, had not been pos
sessed Of remarkable courage and presence of
mind, Mrs. Taylor, at least, must have found a
watery grave. AS it was the little fellow, moth
ing daunted, as soon as he came to the surface
of the water, caught his mother and helped her
to the keel of the upturned boat, and sustained
her there till assistance came from Fort Pre-
HE
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

JUDGE KINGSBURY PRESIDING.
THURsDAY.-State VS.. John Rogers, for search and
seizure process This isn't the John Rogers that was
burnt at the stake, but this one seemed willing to
stake his all Tor his case, and after being adiudged
guilty he appealed to- the higher Court and gave
ties in the of $500 for his appearance the July
term of the S. j. Court.
VIM. Causer and Thomas Donahue were before the
Court for the same offence Causer pleaded guilty
and Donahue nat guilty.. Decision to Donahue
not guilty, and Causer fined $50 and costs, which he
paid.
VIM. Causcr was also charged with keeping shop
open on the Lords day. He however, was a1judged
not guilty OF his offence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

THE RAINFALL.-There has been considera-
BILE guesswork about the rainfall during what
we trust may now be safely called the late
storm. One stateme mt has gained currency to
the effect that during the twenty-four hours
beginning at o'clock Wednesday evening,
goth instant, inches of rain fell. The Lewis
ton Journal infers from measurements of the
puddle standing in circus ring near that
city, that the precipitation, exclusive of the
water absorbed by the earth must have been
about a foot. The exact measurement by a
rain gauge at Fort treble is as follows:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29
IMPORTS.

MATANZAS. Brig Minna Traub- 583 hhds 81 ties
bbls molasses, to b Brown & Sons /; so boxes
sugar, Churchill, Browns & Manson.
Barque Mary FOx-457 hhds 6S ties molasses, So
hhds sugar, TO order.
Barque A Kinsman-437 hhds 60 ties 2 bbls moas
SEES. Lynch, Barker q Co; 40 hhds sugar 20 hhds
molasses Geo Hunt; 1875 boxes sugar. j ID Lord I;
bbls moasses, to master.
:, Brig Sportsman-55i hhds IS ties molasses, to b
Brown q Sons.
Brig Ambrose Light-420 hhds At ties molasses, to
ORDER
Brig Sussex-493 hhds IS ties molasses, j Brown
& Sons.
HAVANA. Brig Marshall Dutch-3Ot hhds az ties
t6 bbs molasses, Edw G Hight.
CARDENAS. Barque Andes 40 hhds as tcs
molasses. Lynch, Barker q Co.
Brig Talba-377 hhds 40 ties molasses, j Brown
& Sons.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29
.ONEY05 EENFS

The Great Quoting Remedy for Children.
Contains NO MORPHINE OR POISON
GUS DRUG; sure to Regulate the Boloels
allays all Pain; corrects Acidity of the
Stomach; makes sick and qceak children
STRONG and HEALTHY; cures Wind Collie,
Gripping, Inflammation of the Bowels, and
all complaints arising from the effects of
Teething. Call for Mother Bailey's Quietiag
Syrup, and take no other, and you are safe.
Sold by Druggists and all dealers in Med
icine.
A. RICHARDS, New London, Conn,
Agent for the limited States.
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MARRIED.

In West Buxton, May 26, at the residence OF the
brides parents, by Rev. E. Manson, George B. Lib
hey, OF Portland. and Miss Julia A., daughter of
Oliver Dow, Esq.
In Lubec, Maya. Chas. M. Goodwin, of Portland
and Miss c. Augusta Dec. OF L.
In LimngtOn, May TO- VIM. @. PilsburY and Ma
ry N. Frost.
In Machias, Zenas w. Brigham, of whitneyville,
and Lucy A. Watts, of Jonesboro.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

New RIFLEs.-The "Blues" have lust re-
ceived fifty new and bright Springfield rifles,
and expect to receive the balance of the Num-
Der soon, to fully equip the company with this
beautiful arm in place of the Enfields. which
they now carry.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

Do not forget the floral contributions for the
exercises of tomorrow in honor of the deceas-
ed soldiers and sailors. Ladies are again re-
qnested to be in ATTENDANCE at the hall of the
Grand Army for the purpose of arranging the
howers Eyergreens for use in making
wreaths will be furnished at the hall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

VIM. II. CLIFFORD, ESQ.,, COMMISSIONER.
THURSDAY. Simeon Skillings, for pundering and
stealing from the wreck of the brig Annie Ingraham
Case continued till to day, and defendant put under
$500 for his appearance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

Sch Mirror, from Boston Of and Tor Bath, with an
assorted cargo, sprung aeak off Folly Island night
OF the 23d, and afterwards went ashore at Lanesvile
The crew being exhausted from constant pumping
and the vessel having struck the western pier en-
tering the harbor, she filling immediately She has
since been brought alongside the wharf and partly
discharged.
Sch lingo of Wells, from Portland tor New York
went hore on Cape Poge night of the 23d, and had
to discharge her cargo OF lumber to get off, She was
reloading and would be ready 10 proceed 9th.
Folkestone, May 13-Shlp Enoch Talbot, Merriman
from Shields for Portland, with coal, came ashore al
Cape Point in a fog but was towed off without dam.
age and proceeded.
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Notice.

fHE rrSPrietors of Maine Wharf are here
be held at the Office of G. A. Thomas. No 10 Ex-
1 1eso SIreet, up stairs, Monday, June list
tS Az O'Clock M for the choice of officers and
gally come before them
p., GE lRGE A. THOMAS, Clerk.
Portland, May %, 1868. cod tunnel
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29
Friday Morning, May 20, 1853.

E9~First Page to-ddy-Cultivation of Buck
wheat; Recent Publication; Varieties.
Fourth Page-Farewell to Longfellow by
one of "the Boys" the Chinese Ambassador
and the Snob; Horses; the Old Flag.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29
DIED..

In this city, May 20, Mrs. Ruth Pickard, aged 81
years.
Funeral this friday afternoon, at o'clock,
from the Vestry of Free Street Church.
In Cape Elizabeth, May 2S. Mrs. Eleanor. wife of
JAS K. Mitchell, formerly OF this city, aged So years
and months.
Funeral on Saturday afternoon, at o'clock,
from her brothers residence. Is Green street.
eR-The funeral services OF the late Mrs. NJ E'ea-
nor knight Will take place this forenoon at 10 ock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

A COOP TIME.-A grand yacht excursion is
talked of to Boothbay, Wiscasset, Bath &C., to
come off some time next month. A call for
meeting next Monday evening of interested
parties will be found in another column.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

SA r. - APA R i L. l. LAT
PAREIRA BRAvA.
Newly Discovered Virtues-- II idden for 500
years-.,he Discovery of the True Virtues
Ofthe ROots--BrOught 10 light and made
manifest i'm
DR.. Railways Sarsaparilian Resolvert,
Bya new process recently discovered By DIR. Railway
for Obtaining the active properties from vegetable
substances, 4
C1RC1P RIIIIAN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

OTrs CUTLER, Eso.-By the death Of this
estimable gentleman the government has lost
one of its most intelligent and valuable Off
GERS; how able and valuable is not perhaps
generally known. Tic idea OF "the right man
in the right place" was, / think, never realiz-
ed better than in the administration by Mr.
Cutler of the office which he held. He SEEM
ed TO have an intu'tive knowledge of every
thing connected with his duties, and his in
tegrity was beyond question. Perhaps there
was no one of the United States Appraisers
whose judgment was more relied upon by the
Treasury Department than Mr.. Cutters. For
long time scarcely a week has elapsed in
which questions arising in other ports have
not been referred to him by the Secretary for
his opinion and report. His knowledge of
goods, of foreign values, customs, regulations
nc, was wonderful for its extent and aceu-
racy, and his familiarity with the laws, decis-
Ions and usages of this country was equally re-
markable. w.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

observation-disclosures who are intending to
witness the play of Richelieu tonight, in which
Edwin Booth appears as the Cardinal, will find
it very much to their advantage to secure their
tickets in the day time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE. - Herr Dries
brach's Menagerie and Howe's Transatlantic
Circus will appear in Portland on Tuesday
and Wednesday, June 9th and 10th.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

NoTIcE.-The Custom House will be closed
to-day at o'clock p. NJ, to enable the officers
to attend the funeral of Otis Cutler Esq.,, late
U. s. Appraiser at this Port.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

The "DriUe, the Hay CTop-Bdngor and Pts
cataquis Raitroad-the Turt-Somnaer Re
SORT
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=" A N II r ID,
EurniShAA HAnSa in RArtIanI

Small, or medium sized furnished house tor the
months ofJune, July and August, to be occupied
by three persons, (Adults), House located in the
neghborhood of Winter, Park, or State Street. pre-
ferred. Address I, Box 1921 sNWT&Ss
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DOMESTIC PORTS.

NEW oRLEANS-cld 22d, ship Arcturus, Mason,
T To, to sea 18th, barque Ege,ia.
Burgess, Georgetown, SC.
BAL LII, 18th, barque Elverton, Benson
Below 27tl. sch L Crockett from Arroyo.
CID 18th, brig Eudorus, Haskell. Remedies; sch
nj Staples, Dinsm0re, Portland.
PHILADELPHIA-Cld 26th. briggs John Bright
man, Gray. Remedies; Chas Heath, wyman, Bos
:, Ar 9th brig Hassel,- Staples I'm Mansanilla
Below, barque Annie, from Liverpool.
Cid 18th. sch l. Watson. Watson, Portland,
Went to sea 26th. brig II Curtis.
NEW YORK-Ar 26th, brig Kate Foster. Brown,
Cherryfeld; schs Mary A, Jefferson. New Bedford !;
Isis, Bullock, Elizabethport Tor Portsmouth: Tren
ton, Norwood. aud Wreath, Cole, I'm do for Boston
Panama, Miles, Cherryield tor Providence; Martha
for Boston; Albion. Smith. I'm do TOR Newburyport;
Giraffe, Bryant, do r Boston; Empress, Kennedy,
Rondout for do Jed Frye, Langley Port johnson
Cid 9th. ship Pontiac, skilIngs, San Francisco;
barque Starlight. Harding, Baltimore; brigs Ida NJ
NEWPoRT-Ar 26th. schs Col Eddy, Day. and
Idella Small, Small, Portsmouth, RI for Portland
q Meseryey, Rowley: Providence Tor Darien.
In port 26tb, schs Morea, Robinson, New York for
Portsmouth Charlie & Willie, Thomas, Elizabeth
port for Newburyport; Caroline Grant. Greenlaw.
Elizabethport Tor Boston; Cornthian, TapIey Bris-
tol for Bangor; Hornet, Agnew, do Tor Calais; Ban
ner, Mcfarland, I'm Baltimore tor Belfast; Acklam,
nerrili, Jersey City for Boston;. Patten Erskne.
l IN. III.
New York for Salem.
HOLMES HOLE-Ar 26th. schs Whitaker, Look,
New York Tor Boston; A Heath, Williams, Phila-
delphia for Portland.
AR 27th, schs Ellen Merriman Hutchinson Eliza
bethport Tor Portland Tookohta, OF Boothbay, fish
ing.
BOSTON-Ar 9th. schs Armenia, Cole, Philade,-
phia; VIM Pope, Libby and Union, Crocker, from
Machias. :
Cid 9th brig j Drisko, Eaton, Cardenas; schs
Ellsworth.
AR RoL N
Below, barque Triumph, from Matanzas.
Cid 2Sth, ship Bengal, Pike, Shanghai; briggs VIM
Robertson, Reed. Cardenas; Manson, Noyes, Matan-
zas; Sullivan, Perry, Mobile; sch NJ l. Crockett,
Crockett, Bangor.
NEWBURYPORT-Ar 9th, schs Wellington,
barooar, wilmington, NC; Raw, n, Coombs, Eliza
Sid eth, schs Pavilion, Perkins, and Stickney,
Matthews, Philadelphia
fUh h 9th. barque A M Levitt.
Lovitt Liverpool for Portland; sch Waterman. DO.
rity, Philadelphia for do
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

ANCIENT Landmark, Portland and Atlantic
Lodges will attend the funeral of the late Otis
Cutler, Esq, at two O'Clock this afternoon
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-29

THE police arrested a fellow by the name of
Harrison Libby, Tuesday night, on charge of
embezlement preferred by parties in Bath.