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The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14
The Sorrows of II Civil Engineer.

There is story of an enthusiastic sGUdnt
who proved his theory that the itch is caused
by the burrowing of microscopic animalcules
in the flesh by raising a promising family of
the uncomfortable ''varmints" on his own sa-
cred person. Science never had so faithful a
devotee before or since till Mr.. George l.. Vose
of South Paris was raised up to ride up and
down on the Grand Trunk railroad, for the
purpose of illustrating his theory of its condi-
ton by breaking his own neck. We notice
that he has written another curious letter to
the Maine Farmer-the impartialty of his
attentions to the press of Maine leaves no room
for complaint-from which it appears that he
spends a considerable portion of his time in
riding over those parts of the road where his
minute and oit-repeated inspections have told
him that there are broken rails. One can fam
cy him bearing up" like the old lady who
crossed the suspension bridge at Niagara, so
that he doesn't weigh pound" as he goes at
terrific speed over the dangerous places. After
recovering from his agitation he Immediately
seizes his pen and "pitches into" the Portland
papers 1t isn't every man that has the cour-
age to risk his life in this way, but like Claude
Melnotte in the play, che has such love of
the laurel that he has no fear of the cypress. A
There is one difficulty and only one in Mr.. |
Voses way to tame. The narrow-minded |
blockheads of the Grand Trunk refuse to graf
ify his longings for martyrdom. They even go
SO far in their obstinacy as to refuse to kill
anybody. We hope, notwithstanding the vio-
lence done Mr. Vose's feelings, that the Com
pany will persist in their way of carrying him
and all their other passengers safely over the
line.
Lest Mr.. Vose should charge us with unfair
ness in treating his studied articles so lightly,
We give him full credit for perfect sincerity in
his declaration that he is actuated by no mo-
tives of personal hostility to the road. We re-
gard the charges that have been made, as will
all who have any knowledge of his character
in relation to his venality and malignity as
simply puerle He is no doubt very estima-
BILE gentleman, but he Grand Trunk railroad,
though acknowledged on all hands to be in
need of repairs, will never end his life. 1t is
not fated that he should fall victim to his
scientific ardor.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

THE Boston Herald is not of those who be-
lieve that Grant is good Democrat. Its edi-
tor, still aching from the severe beating he got
as candidate for Congress, says that he fears
that "those Democratic newspapers which are
putting up General Grant since his election
will sing different song when he is installed
into office and makes known his policy. We
apprehend that Democrats will find no favor
at his hands and that he will carry out the Re-
publican policy and Republican IDEAS"
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14
Portland and Vicinity


ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Postponement of Opening Entertainment M. L. A
NEW Advertisement COLUMN.
Hearth and Home-Pettengill, Bates 80 Co.
DR.. Bascombs Cough Syrup-Mrs Baseomb.
Private School-Miss Proctor.
Something New for the Children.
House, &c. for Sale at Falmouth Corner.
$500 Reward-A. W. Longfellow.
observation-disclosures & Edgarton.
Weather Strips-E. 5. & j. Torrey & Co.
Hageman's Camphor Ice with Glycerine.
Agents Wanted-Treat & Co.
Carpets-New England carpet Co.
To l. .dies in Poor Health.
Salesman Wante III. d. Hamilton & Co.
Golden Fountain Pen-E. A. JOY.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

RUNAWAY AND COLLISION. Yesterday after
noon two horses attached to an express wagon
belonging to the New England Express Com
pany started from the Office on Market street
and went off up street. One of the horses
came in collision with Cummings carriage and
horses, which were standing on the corner of
Market and Federal streets, throwing down
one of the horses and slightly injuring the car
riage. There was lady inside, but She escaped
injury. One of the express horses was injured
nv the collision
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

DERFUL DISCOVERY II You have an offensive dis
charge from the head, nostrils DISTRACTED or dry;
partial loss Of hearing or smelling; pain over the
eyes; or substance sticking in the throat, affecting
the voice. get DR.. KENNEDY's
"Permanent Cure for Catarrh!o
1t completely eradicates all Of the above symptoms
OF this loathsome disorder and is curing thousands
who had become discouraged with using Snuffs and
caustic solutions. This wonderful remedy Is sold
by all druggists, and is warranted to cure any case
of Catarrh not complicated with other disease JOHN
E. HENRY successor to Demas Barnes& COL q
Park Row, New York, Sole Agent
Persons sending 1928 and history of their case to
DR.. A. s. KENNEDY, Auburn, New York, will re-
ceve his personal attention, and the Remedy, ex-
pressly adapted to their condition, will be sent by
return mail, postage paid. oc13-sNd&w6w
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14
LADIES
LADIES
IN POOR
HE4TTHl

One OF the best medicines probably the best
prescribed, tor the numerous and Distressing all
Lnents known as FEMALE co dPLAINTS, Is
Dodds Nervine aud Invigorator Headache, Pain In
the BACK and Limbs, PalpitatiOn of the Heart
Faintness, Loss OF Appetite, 8earing-down Pain,
Prostration OF Strength, Retained, Excessive, IRE
gular or Painful Menses = all Weld to its magic
power; For Hysteria, Epilepsy, Melancholy, &C.,
It's all but infalbble 1t is also most valuable to
Hdes who are experiencing the change incident 70
advanced years, Then it is that constitutional NAL
adles make their appearance ifany be lurking about
ne system, and give caste to remaining dIys.
Dodds Nervine and InvigoTator greatly assists Ia-
Jure at this important period, maintaining the vigor
and tranquility early life, and carrying them with
ease and SAFETY thrOu0b
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

PERIoDICALs.-The Atlantic Monthly and
Our Young Folks for December have been re-
ceived, and can now be purchased at the book
stores of Bailey & Noyes and Hall L. Davis,
Exchange street; Loring, Short & Harmon,
under the Falmouth Hotel: c. r. Chisholm g.
Bro, Grand Trunk Depot Also at the school
book, music and periodical store of E. c.
Andrews, No. SO Centre street; the periodical
depot of Messrs. Fessenden Brothers, Lam
caster Hall, and at the fancy store ofW. D..
Robinson, Exchange street
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14
A Card.

The Lecture Committee of the Mercantile
Library Association desire to express to the
ticket-holdors of the nineteenth annual course
their deep regret at being unable to open their
course as advertised, and beg to assure the
pablo that the entertainment win be given as
soon as Miss Kellogg's health will permit, and
they feel assured that the citizens of Portland
will extend to the fair artist all the more cor
dial welcome, since she has been spared from
what might Lave been, but for timely aid, a
long and severe illness
For the Committee
H. f. FuRRIsH Cor Sec
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

NOVEMBER TERM-GoDDARD, j., PRESIDING.
FRIDAY.-The case OF Margaret Haley v Grand
Trunk Railroad Company reported yesterday was
argued by Mr.. Barnes for defendants and Bion Brad
bury for plaintiff. The jury returned verdict for
plaintiff, assessing the damages at $1,000.
Ingraham Bradbury. p Barnes.
Ms. 1872 Richard Robinson v. John Anderson.
Trespass in unawfully entering and taking possess
sion of plaintiffs barn in Falmouth, and driving out
his COWS, swine and hens. The defence is that An
derson owned the barn and had never leased it to
plaintiff and that plaintiff had been notified to clear
the barn that defendant might place his hay therein.
The evidence in the case is all in.
r. W. Robinson-Putnam. P. Barnes.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

SCHOOL COMMERCIAL a special meeting
of the School Committee ON Wednesday even
ing, the following order was passed:
Ordered, That the chairman of the Board be
requested to represent to the City Council the
alarming prevalence of truancy in our midst,
and also the fact that there is a large number
of boys in the city who are not connected with
any school, And the chairman is hereby en-
powered to request the City Council to appoint
three suitable persons as>additional truant off,
GERS for term not exceeding three months.
Voted, That the chairman OF the Board be
requested to represent to the Mayor the dam
age that the school house on Centre street has
recently received through the breaking of its
windows, &C., and request him to call the spe-
cial attention of the Marshal and police to the
subject
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

BURGLARIoUs ATTEMPT.-It seems as if an
organized band of thieves and robbers was in
testing the city and vicinity from the record of
the past week. Night before last, or early yes.
terday morning, an attempt was made upon
the apOthecary store of M. S. Whittier, Con-
gress Square, by breaking out large pane of
glass, but the rascals were evidently frightened
off before accomplishing their purpose, as
nothing of value was missing. The pane bro
ken was large enough to admit mans body.
This is the second attempt upon the same store
within fortnight.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

AcRoBATIc. We notice, by reference to orr
amusement column, that the great Gus,
Yama" troupe of Japanese jugglers will give
two performances in Deering Hall on Thurs
day and Friday of next week. Those of orr
citizens who witnessed the performances of the
Japanese troupe who gave an exhibition here
some time ago, will need no urging to attend
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

"a CLERK IN Holy ORDERS" has entered
the lists against Miss Lydia Becker and other
woman's rights champions in England. This
learned clerk has issued pamphlet entitled
"Have Women immortal souls?" The order
to which he belongs is not stated, but it is
probably the great Societas Asinoruna which
has large membership in all parts of the
world. We see by the last number of the Brun-,
swick Telegraph that Tenney has joined it.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

IKE unanimity of the Republican press on
the subject of constitutional amendment es-
tablishng impartial suffrage is remarkable.
We know of no Republican paper, whatever
Its degree OF radicalism or conservatism, that
does not heartily approve this short cut to the
settlement of vexed question. The number
Of States is now thirty-seven, and the ratifica-
uon of twenty eight is required for the adop-
ton OF the amendment
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Choice Fruits and Spices F!

THEIR STRICT PURITY, DELICIOUS FLAyoRs.
UNRIVALED STRENGTH AND GREAT ECONOMY,
are attracting trade from lovers of CHOICE FLAW
oRs which is without parallel.
Their great success is because they are the true
rich tarors ofthe fruits and spices Of remarkable
strength.
Ex-Gov. JAMES Y. SMITH, of Providence, Il. l..
says: my W fe pron0unces them superior to any
havoring extracts she has ever used"
Ex-ioy. WIN. "A. BUCKINGHAM, of Connecticut,
says: " For long time we have used them, and
find them very fine"
DR.. J, G. HOLLAND, (Timothy Titcomh) author Of
X atrina," &c, the weIl-known author OF Spring
held, Mass, says: "They are the standard in this
vicinity
Dealers treble their sales with them.
Sold in Portland, Me-. by
SAML. G HA ID WICK, ID Market souare
by all dealers in choice aavors se25 6m1awSsn
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

The late Gov. Briggs of Massachusetts never
wore collars; in obedience, it is said, to prom
Use made to friend, on condition that the lat
ter would abstain from the use ofintoxicating
drinks. If Toppan had lived in Pittsfeld then,
and was offering four boxes of nice collars for
only rs cents, the Governor would have been
tempted to obtain a release from the promise
Toppan is a resident of Portland and does bust
ness at rs Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

STEAMER New YoRK.-The steamer New
York is now undergoing thorough repairs at
the Cape Elizabeth marine railway. There
will be new boilers placed in her, which are
now being made by Messrs. Charles Staples &
Son. This steamer when completed will be
one of the finest in the eastern waters.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14
The Presidency.
FOR GRANT AND COLFAX

THIS is a month of elections. The English
Parliamentary election takes place this week.
The election for members of what may be call
ed the Spanish National Assembly, body
elected by universal suffrage and which is to
determine the form of government which shall
take the place of Isabella's monarchy, will &C.
cur not later than Sunday the 29th. 1t is a
curious custom in Spain, France and Italy to
hold elections Sunday and in case of no choice
the election IS continued the next Sunday.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

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 i'll effects OF Bad Dyes Invig-
crates and leaves the hair soft and beautiful black or
oro'cn. Sold by all Druggists and Pertumers; and
properly applied at Bachelors Wig Factory 1s Bond
street, New York. jan1sSsd1v
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

AN OLD TABLE,-A family in this city have
a table which was brought to this country in
the Mayfower by their ancestors, and singular
to relate, while they lost, as they thought, all
their furniture in the great fire, this table was
saved and returned to them, much to their
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

If any lady is in want of an elegant cloak,
we would advise her to just drop in to E. E.
Littles Cloak Rooms, corner Congress and
Brown streets, and there see for herself gar
ments of every pattern and color, and so cheap
that she will thank us for this bit of advice.
We would not forget to say to those in want
of shawls also, that we there saw some of the
most elegant Paisley shawls (both long and
square) ever seen in Portland
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

MEMORIAL CoNcERT.-We trust orr citizens
will not fail to bear in mind the Concert of
Monday evening next. Mr.. f. o. Halle, who
is temporarily sojourning among us, has dis
played great energy in endeavoring to secure
sufficient means to purchase the monumental
shaft which shall properly mark the last rest
ing place of that fellow of infinite jest" poor
ARENAS, and we hope and trust his efforts
may be crowned with success. Mr.. Halle is
vice PRESIDENT of the "Artemas Ward Memo
RAJ Association" of which Mr.. Elwell of the
Transcript" is Treasurer
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14
Carp !t,--Dou,t Paw tho Hirb p,ios. /

THE NEW ENGLAND CARPET co, of Bos-
Il ton, Mass, established nearly quarter Ct cen
fury ago, IN the present location. in Halls over II,
10 20, ~ 20. ST. S. IS and 81 Hanover Street. have
probably furnished more houses with carpets than
any other honse In the country. In order to afford
those at distance The advantages their low prices
propose to SEMI on receipt OF the price, 20 yards OF
upwards OF their beaut fu Cottage ClrpetnS az SO
cents per ward, with samples OF ten Sorts VARYING In
price from 25ets 10 S5per yard suitable Tor furnish
ing every part OF any house. no14d4w
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

MORE LIGHT WANTED.-For the past two
nights no light has appeared from the lamp on
the corner of Lincoln and Wilmot streets.
This has often happened. Will those whose
business it is look to it, and oblge MANY.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

SOMETHING NEw.-Messrs. Loring, Short &,
Harmon have received lot of Harper's School
and Family States, with slate cards, for first
lessons in writing, printing, drawing and aritb-
metic. 1t appears to be just the article for
children, and will amuse as well as instruct
We understand our School Committee have
the matter under consideration of introducing
these states into the public schools
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

IHE shades of night were stealing down,
AS through our quiet little town
A wanderer sang a sweet refrain,
Which echo caught and sang again,
Flor Del Santo," Woodworth's new perfume
LOT the handkerchief. nOv14 eod1w
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

THOSE members of the Third Parish Chn oh
interested in having weekly prayer and con-
ference meeting are requested to meet next
wednesday evening, at half-past seven o'clock,
in the vestry of DR.. Shailer's Church
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14
" Office.

tT- The Carriers OF the "PREss :" are not allowed
to sell papers sngly or by the week, under any cir
cumstances. Persons who are, have been, receiv-
ing the "PREss" in this manner, will confer a tav-
or by leaving word at this office.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

,'ANf was asked by a visitor if it was
'rue 'na1 he had directed his Private Secreta-
Fy 70 destroy all applications for office. without
showing them to him. "Yes," answered Gen,
Grant "Some OF the applications might no
from good men, and don't wish to get preiu.
diced against them by their untimely HASTE
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

M. G. M. A.-To the list of survivors of the
Mechanic Association of this city, should be
added the name of the venerable Seth Clark,
Esq, of Westbrook.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14
AGENTS WANTED. 5000 $500 >, PER IsR

new boob OF solid worth and practical utility en-
tirely different from anything ever publisher de-
signed for the masses OF the people and sells at sight
TO farmers, mechanics anu working men. Over 200
make the above amount. TREAT & 20, 65I
Broadway, Y. no14 d4w
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

Jay Cooke is the President of the EyanoeI.
zeal Advertising Association, whose purpose is
to "intersperse moral and religious truths
among the miscellaneous advertisements of all
the leading periodicals.
zen Fitzpatrick in reply to Forrest says that
he has nothing to communicate either to For
rest Or Basil Duke xc4pt to reiterate his de-
hunclations OF Forests unparalleled atroc-
tiles
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

GoNE.-The monster steam mud dredger,
WIN the mud scows recently built here by
Messrs. Curtis, lett tor Boston yesterday after
noon in tow of three steam tugs.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
For Sale.

A 1 fainonth Corner, Me-. three minutes walk
I nun VI 1. Depot, small place, acre OF land:
= a uwe1ihg mouse, shop where the Post Office is
ELL ep., BLACKSMITH shop, and good young orchard
Me. ''' N'No ,o q, Isiaou'"'
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

If you have friends in " ant of clothing, al
ways send them to Geo. W. Rich s. Co., 173
Fore street. They make most OF the clothing
they sell, and you can always get ia good article
at fair price.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14
ESSAY for Young Men.

I'M the Errors and Abuses incident to Youth and
" Early Manhood, with the humane view of treat
HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Box p, Philadelphia
Pa. sep22d&w3msN
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

The Irish American Relief Association will
give grand promenade concert on Thanks
giving eve.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

BOYS Observation-Disclosures large lot has
just been received by the manufacturers, Grin
Hawkes. & Co., 1872 Congress st.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

DIR. BENNETT, 90 United States Hotel, finds
his healing without medicine in such demand
as to preclude his leaving except by giving
great disappointment to many people. He will
therefore remain until further notice.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

HE Argus has an item of news by private
telegram, we presume. 1t says that Wendell
Fhiilps will run as the prohibition candidate
for the Presidency in 1872!
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14
FOR EIGN PORTS


Sid tm Melbourne Sept 8, ship C II soule, Snnett,
Callao
Ar 10th, ship Belle Creole, Knowles, New York.
NJ Vnri a Sept r. ship saml RUSSELL Lucas
y In port Sep, II, ship Camilla, Humphrey, for New
AT Hong Kong Sept IT. baroue Penpuin Moore
from Swataw, ar 5th, sold
SID fm Calcutta Gath ult, ship essenger, Hill, for
Boston; Chiettain, Mcclure, New York.
Boston.
~ Passed Anjer Sept 8, ship Competitor, Matthews,
New York.
Sid I'm Antwerp 2sth ult, ship Graham's Polly,
AT zebu Aug IS, ship Cyclone, King, from Hong
AtCardiif s1st ult. ship STAR Loring, for Calao;
par ne Ada GRAY, Norton. Cardenas.
Ar at Deal a0th ult, ship DAM Webster, Spencer.
New York for London.
Sid FIN Kingston, ia, 18th ut, brig Romance, Dun
can. Navassa.
Ar at Mapsanila Both ult, brig Ambrose Light
ford New York.
SID i'm cienfaegos Both ult, barque A Small, for
AR at Havana 91st ult, brig Poinsett. Anderson.
Boston: barque SaIepta MinOtt. Philadelphia .2d
John Kennedy, Sellman New Orleans; 4th, Nell
he Mitchell, Nelson, Pensacola: 5tb Almon Howell
Davis, Matanzas; + l. wadsworth, Bailey st John,
NIB; Z II Kennedy. Staples, Portland.
Sid LIST, brig Castillian Lang, Boston, 4th, bardue
Elba. Peterson. New Orleans, brig 4 Berry, Col.
son, New York, It'll, barque Ada Carter, Kenney,
New York.
Sid TIM Cardenas 3st, brigs Mechanic, Dyer, Sagua;
Sd INST, l. Nj Warren, North OF Hatteras.
In port 9th inst, barque Sarah hale, White, for
North OF HatteTas, ldg; briggs NJ Berry, Chase. Tor
New York; Anna NJ Knight, Knight. disg; sch Da-
Vid Babcoek Cocord, North OF Hatteras.
ca at Halifax, Ms, 9TH inst, brig George Amos,
Hall, Portland.
-, CID at st John, NIB, 18th inst brig Kennebec, Tor
Ar nth inst sobs a ridi,o, Stor Merriam por,io,,
Hope, Spinney, do.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

JUDGE KINGsBURY PRESIDING.

JUDGE KINGSBURY PRESIDING.
FRIDAY.-Stephen j. Austin was brought up on a
complaint made for obtaining goods under false pre-
ence to the value of 500, of Messrs Davis Ryan.
Respondent was discharged.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

If you are in want of clothing, go to Lewis
q Nash's, 179 Fore street. They are selling out
at greatly reduced prices.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

VALUABLE notes, papers, bonds, &c., such as
are usually received into the vaults of banks
only ON sutferance or under protest, are taken
at low rates in the Uhion Safe Deposit Vaults,
40 State ST., Boston. This institution for the
safe keeping of valuables is managed by Henry
Lee.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

Do not forget to call at Timmons & Hawes'
Market Square, for some of those nice fresh
oysters for Sunday,
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14
THE PRESS.
Saturday Morning, November IA, 1859,

IFrst Page To-Day Rebel Rule in New
Orleans; The Pacific Railroad in Winter; Let
ter from Lewiston; Varieties
Fourth Page Illness" Punch on Equality
of Scotia
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14

SEE the special notice of G, Lovatt, the cele-
brated Indian Doctor. noue1
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14
WELLCOME'S
Liver Regulator
Dyspeptic CureriI

THIS Is an extraordinary remedy for the LIVER
L ami KIDNEYS. when diseased 1t is compound-
ed OF several of the best II oots II erbs and IL arEs
known, which act directly on the LIVER and KID
HE1S correcting Digestion, PURIFY ing the Blood
neg uia.hg the Nervous System, Curing Pain in the
:Siue, shoulders Back. Head, Neck and Limbs, Sink
ing ana Falntnass OF the Stomach, Weakness of the
Skin, Jaundice, Pain in The Bones, Dyspepsia, Dry
Cough, Sore throat, Night Sweats, 1rrtaoity, Ner-
vousness, Loss Of Memory, Weak Eyes, Dizziness,
Dropsy, etc. These difficulties arise from bad Liv-
er.
sYIt is valuable remedy for Scrofulous and
Syphilitic Diseases, and all Gandular ENGAGEMENTS
Canker, Humor in the Stomach and Bowe $, Costive-
ness Rheumatism, etc. 1t is free from Calomel and
AlOes-has all the GOOD properties OF those Drugs
and none CT the bad. This is a Purely Veyetn-
bic Remedy, safe for ALL
S-Sold by all Druggists and Medicine Dealers.
The Portland daily press., 1868-11-14
MEMS GLOVES at Chas. Gusts & Co. :.

oNDER-SHIRTs and Drawers in all qualities,
at Chas. Gusts & Co.'s, Congress st.