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The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
Maine Historical Society,

A SPECIAL meeting of this Society for the pur-
IA pose of receiving communications and reading
papers, will be held at the Court House at Augusta
on Thursday. January Goth at o'clock p M and
at in the evening, and will be open to the public,
EDWARD BALLARD, Sec'y.
Brunswick, Jan. 10. wtd
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
[From the Machias Republican, Oct, "a

We learn, not for the first time, however, from
letter in the Bangor Wing and Courier that Mr..
George Clifford, young Augusta lawyer, has accept
ed situation the editorial staff OF the Portland
Press Mr.. Clifford has been some time in that stu
ation and has done some good service, and is capa-
be of doing much more. Mr., g. is an earnest and
devoted student, and will be an acquisition to the
editorial corps OF Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
Humphreys Homeopathic Specifics

HAVE PROVED, from the most ample experi-
IL encc, an entire success; Simple-Prompt- Eli
cient, aud Reliable. They are the only Medicines
perfectly ad pied to popular use-so simple that
mistakes cannot be made in using them; so harmless
as to BE- free from danger and efficient 10 be al
ways reliable. They have raiseu the highest com
mendation from all, and will always render satsiac
ion,
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY /!
OF CANADA.
WINTER RRANGEMENT


czzzzzHzzD On and after Monday Nov II. 1867.
Ytrains will run as iollows:-
Express Train for Lewiston and South Paris at 74c
A. M. --,- =. -
Mail Train Tor Watervile, Bangor, Montreal Que
bee and the West at Ito p. Nj.
Local Train for South Paris and Intermediate sta
tons, at 5,P. M.
No baggage can be received or checked after time
above stated. u
Trains VIII arrive az tollows:-
From Lewiston, Auburn and South Paris $40 A, M
From Montreal, Quebec, Bangor, Wa
terville, &C., at 2.l5 p, N,
Local Train from South Paris and In
termediate stations, at 500 p. NJ.
The Company are not responsible for baggage to
any amount exceeding $50 in value land that pers, n
all unless notice is given, and paid for at the rate Il
one passenger for every $500 additiona value.
CO. BRIDGES, Managing Director.
FL. BAILEY, local Superintendent. r.I b.
Portland, Nov Q, 1867. t. .as.si diff
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
MISCELLANEOUS.
~ DOW, COFFIN & LIBBY.
Underwriters and General Insurance Agents.
STREET. I'd

he allowing Cenpa nies.
14Etna ms. Co... Hartford, ASSETS S4.S3354a 90
Home ms. Co., Ne,v York, 1922 500 M
Continental ms Co., NeeU York, ASSETS 1923 yO3 90
Co. of No. Americ0, Phil, assets 1896 O5O 90
L0rtllard ms. Co. of Nec York; assets 1.414S7O 90
Narraganset ms Co., Providence, Assets 6e7Y54 90
Market I1es. Co., NeW York, ASSETS 563523 90
Putnam ms. Co., Hartford, Assets 5Y6.O55 90
Peoples ms. Co., Worcester, Assets 413384 90
NOrU6ch ms Co., N0rsvich Assets 4O59YY 90
Standard ms Co., NesC York, Assets 2SS, $50 90
Total $i5,99Y, 1881 90
we'll
the CURRENT - ~
DOW, j. III
Portland
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23

IFrom tn Round Table, New York, July, 1851
The Portland Press evnces q common liable ener-
gy in collating facts pertaining to the commercial,
manufacturing and agricultural life OF its State Its
editorial opinions are also expressed with unusual
weight and iG is the only provincial journal in The
country that pays any considerable attention to Ca
madam events.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
DIR. J.B.HUGMEs
CAN BE FOUND AT HIS
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS,
No. IA PrebTe Street,


NTHERE he can be consulted privately, and with
w the utmost confidence by the afflicted, at
hours daily, and from A. NJ. to 9P. NJ.
DIR. H. addresses those who are suffering under the
affection of rivate diseases, whether arising from
impure connection the terrible vice OF self-abuse
Devotng his entire time to that particular branch Of
the medical profession he feels warranted in GUAR
ANTEEING CURE IN ALL CASES, whether of long
standing or recently controcted entirely removing the
dregs of disease from the SYSTEM and making per-
feci and PERMANENT CURE.
He would call the attention OF the afflicted to tho
fact of his ongstanding and wel-e2rnsd reputation
cees,
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
Poetry.
The Tress of Brown Hair 10 the F0e'

The Tress of Brown Hair 10 the
BY RICHARD HENRY sToDDARp'
Here lie! a tress of hair,
Kissed by every wandering ar, .
W W isH, den So vow NC oisener than YOU do?
Th NY uIu my yJ ringets ran her fingers,
W%em Won love so fond and true;
md tbair sweetness fingers, fingers
In the ringlets still, for you.
Only kiss them once, and see
What love lies embalmed in me!
kiss me now! and it shall seem
AS if you kissed her, in dream.
Nay! it shall not seem, but be;
You shall kiss her, sir, and She
She shall stand before you there, pale and fair:
By only kissing me, a little tress of hair!
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23

The Portland Evening Star is conducted with
far more manlness, dignity ard honesty than any
other Republican paper in the State. 1t presents its
views with marked ability and defends them with a
zeal that betokens sincerity but scorns TO descend
to personal abuse, SANDER and utilization of political
opponents. It's course in this respect is in marked
contrast with that OF the Press, published in the
same city.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
Principal and Interest in Gold Coin.
The Best Inves'm for Surplus
Capital.

The attention Of investors Trustees, Executors,
and others desiring unusually safe reliable and
profitable torn Of permanent Investment, is called
to the advantages and assurances of
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
[From the waterville Mail, Oct. 25.l
[From the Augusta Standard, Sept. 20, 1851

The proprietors OF tlls Press are sparing no ex-
pense in strengthening their editorial force and in
improving their paper in every department. A frst
tba
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
Board

Tor Single gentlemen or gentleman and wife
Il can be had by applying to s. W,N Marker
Square, between the hours OF 70 and o'clock.
Jan. ii. diff l..-.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
from the Gardiner Home Journal, Jan. IL

TIE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS enter on the new
year with full and able corps OF edito s, and with
determination on the part of the publishers, to
make 1t merit the large patronage it is receiving.
Our merchants should consult their interests and
take it instead of supporting the Boston dailies
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
DIR. JOHNSON'S
Sea Foam Dentifi-jce /!

TTNHIS Preparation IL recommended by eminent
L Dentists, Physicians and Chemists, as being Sc
cond to none In use. for cleansing, polishing and
preserving the teeth hardening the gums, and i'm
parting pleasant odor the breath; in tact IL can
not be excelled 1t acts not onl, powder but as
a soap and wash, three in one. Contains u mjuri-
ons grit OF acid Try it. For sale by all druggists
NJ. ID JOHNSON, Dentist.
October 80. d
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
Bank Notice.

THE liability Of the South Berwick Bank to Re-
Il deem Its bills will expire March 20, 1853
A. @. ROBBINS, Bank
II. E. WEBB, Commissioners
Nov 1867. dc3d3m
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
CENTRAL
Pacific Railroad
First M0rtgage Bonds.

Pacific Railroad
First Mortgage Bonds.
The CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
offer for sale their FIRST MORTGAGE THIRTY
YEAR SIX PER CENT. GOLD BONDS, and SUBJ
NIT to Investors the following, among other obvious
considerations; and invite the comparison with the
merits and exceences OF any class of corporate Sc
curities:
These bonds are based upon the most vital and
valuable part of the Grand National Pacific Rail-
road, soon to become the main channel OF commu-
nication on the continent
II. The local settlement, and the business there
rom IS remarkably large and profitable, and mus
constantly increase.
Ill The hardest part Of the road is now built and
the remainder win be rapidly carried forward over
the Salt Lake Plains.
! ". The greater part of the means pecessorv IN
build the road is provided by the u s. Government
upon subordinate lien.
V. The State and chief cities of California have
contributed upward OF 50 100000 to the enterprise
without lien.
vi. The grant of land Is destined at an early day
to prove OF far greater market value than the total
me nrst mortgage bonds issued upon the road and
VII This Road lies altogether among the gold
and silver producing regions and its revenues are
received in coin.
VIII. The management of this Com pam has been
dlstnguished fur prudence and economy Nd the
surplus ear nings after payment OF exp ses an in
terest, are devoted to construction purposes.
TX. The interest liabilities OF this company upon
the portion now in operation are less than third The
net earnings.
x Both principal and interest are payable IN
GOLD, under special provisions both National
and State enactments.
The bonds are In sums of 81 900 each, with semi
annual gold coupons attached, payable in January
and july and offered for sale at 9J per cent LOT
their par value and accrued interest from january
added, in currency.
At this time they yield nearly
Nine Fer Cent. upon the Investment
These Bonds bid fair to attain he most prominent
position among the non-speculative investments OF
the country, and will be actively dealt in at the
money centers in Europe.
Holders of Government Securities have an oppor-
tuniy of exchanging them for Central Pacific Bonds
bearing an equal rate ofinteres with the principal
abundanty secured, and of realizing profit of ten
to fifteen per cent in addition.
Orders sent with the funds through responsible
Banks or Express Companies will receive prompt at
tention. Bonds sent by return Express, to any ad-
dress in the United States, at cost information
Descriptive Pamphlets, Maps. &c, furnished on APP
pheation at the Office of the Railroad Company,
No 81 William ST, N. ", and of
Fisk 81 Hatch.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
Bristol Line.

The steamers Bristol and Providence having been
Withdrawn for few weeks, i'm order to renoyate and
reht them, the Bristol Line will run two frst-cass
last propellers from Bristol, In connection with Bos-
ton and Providence Railroad, exclusively Tor Freight
Shippers are assured their goods will be delivered
With promptness and despatch Mark your goods
bristol Line Ship by Boston and Providence
nsiroad Fer FUR her information, stencils and
Iggipus, apply at Company's Office, No. Old State
r ou5e Boston, corner Washington and State streets
The Bristol and Proyidel ce will resume their trims
at an early day. GEO SHTVERICE 'P'
Jan l, 1s g. ja7dtt Erejeht Agert
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-23
[Erom the Lewiston journal. Jan. 81

For the excellent synopsis of Legislative reports
which Will appear in first edition during the
Maine Legislative session, we are indebted TO the
Portland Press, which, with commendable enter
prise receives its report in special dispatches from
the capital
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-07-31
ClRrksyiIle Female Academy.

The second year of this Institution
closed in June last with about go pu.
pills in attendance the last session.
The examination and graduating eX-
crcises gave great satisfaction 10 its
numerous patrons, and gives an as
surance to the President, Mr.. West,
that his school will grow in popular
favor under its present admirable
management.
For the next session, which is I'd
commence Monday, September eth
some changes have been made in tho
faculty, which is now rs follows; Rev
j. b. West President; Miss Carrie
Nooe, Miss Vic. Dryden, Miss Hcnni,
Adams, Mrs, NJ. u. BiNby, Miss Liz,
2ie Fraser, Miss Kate Stark, Mis-,
Jane Adams, Mad'llc NJ. Il. Fauchc
Music Department-Miss a. II. Tins
ley, Miss Emma Stark, Miss Mary
Penick, Miss NJ. NJ. Kempster,
All the different departments ARE
AMY lllcd-thc preparatory depart
mcnt is mcxccptionable. The gov.
eminent of the school is excellent
and secures implicit obedience from
the multitude of pupils. The board
ing department, under the supcrvis,
ion of Mr.. and Mrs. Lander, il al
that could he dcsired-and we woult
respectfully suggest to patrons III,
propricty of boarding theirdaughtcr
at the Academy, for many and ohvi
Gus reasons which will be made man
iicst TO them after trying it one term
Every arrangement will he thor
oughly perfected by the commence
ment of the fall session, and we an
ticipate even an increase ofpatronag,
over the last session.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-07-31
Very respectfully yours,
WINFIELD s. HANCOC.

In the course of the debate i'm the
House on the funding bill on Friday
last, the following developments oc-
cured: -.a -
Mr.. Stevens, of Pennsylvania
understood the gentleman from Hi
nois (Mr. Ross), who first spoke upon
this subject, to say that he understood
that our outstanding bonds should be
paid according to the principle of the
New York platform. What is that
platform .... ....H
Mr.. Ross, of Illinois-To pay the
fiVe-twcntics in lawful money.
Mr.. Stevens-Tou mean by claw
full money!
MIR. Ross-Greenbacks; that is your
doctrine and mine.
Mr.. Stevcrs-I hold to the Chicago
platform, and, as | understand it to
the New York platform, upon these
bonds; that these bonds shall he paid
just according to the original contract.
Mr.. Pike of Maine-Accordin to
the spirit and letter of the contract.
Mr.. Famsworth, of Illinois-Ac-
cording to the law.
Mr.. Stevens-What was that law?
That bonds of certain amount bear
five per cent Interest in gold. Now,
up to the time they fall due, we
mustpa them faithfully. After they
fall due, they are payable in money,
just rs the gentleman understands
money" Just as | understand il, just
as we. all understood it when we
passed the law authorizing that loan;
Just as it was dozen times explained
upon the floor by the Chairman of
the Committee of Ways and Means
when called upon by gentlemen to
explain what it meant, and just as
the whole House agreed that il
meant.
want to add that If this loan was
to he paid according To the intimation
of the gentleman from Illinois (Mr.
Ross, if knew that any party in
this country would go for paying in
coin that which is payable in money,
thus enhancing it one half if ! knew
there was such a platform and such n
determination this day on the part of
any party, / would vote for the
other side, Frank, Blair and all. |
would vote for no such swindle upon
/ the taxpayers of the country would
vote for no such speculation in favor
of the large bondholdcrs, the million
aires, WHO took advantage of our
folly in granting them coiIi payment
of interest. And declare-wcll il Is
hard to say it-but if even Frank
Blair stood upon the platform paying
the bonds according to the contract,
and the Republican candidates stood
upon the platform of paying bloated
spectators twice the amount which
we agreed To pay them, then | would
vote for Frank Blair even if worse
man than seymour headed the tick
/ ct. That is all | want To say.
Mr.. .Ross-rhe Democratic doors
are still open, and we will take the
gentlemen in.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-07-31

The Merch ants and Manufacturers Insu-
rance COmps ny of this city, corner OF Col
lrge and Church streets, has suspended, and
the building, W lich was also occupied by
the Nashville Chamber of Commerce., has
been converted into u wholesale liquOrstore.
This Company started trade In 1866 with
50; and like nine out of ten Mutual Fire
Companies died premnturely.
Mutual Fire Insurance Companies are
gotten up to mako IN oney for II few indi-
viduals, and If success attends their opera
lions, they pocket the money and suspend,
and IL through inadequate rates they burn
up their premiums, they are forced To sus-
pend.
The rise, progress and downfall az Mutual
Fire Insurance Companies is shown by-the
ninth annual report of the Superintendent
of Insurance, state OF New York for the
year ending December 3lst, 1897. Remember
history does not ne. In 1853 there were, i'm
New York state, 81 Mutual Fire Insurance
Companies, receiving 81 $50, iS9 SO IN pre-
miums. In 1867 there Were, in New York
state, u Mutual Fire Insurance Companies;
receiving only sl75,Ilo 81. History has re-
peated itself In all the States concerning
Mutual Fire Insurance Companies.
On the other hand, there were, in New
York State, in 1853, "a Joint Stock Fire In
surarcp Companies, receiving $500, SIS II.
In 1867 this number has augmented to los,
receiving in premiums s2i, O0j, go OF.
BE no longer deceived by false representa-
lions OF the cost.
Tho only cheap Insurance is the hest.
To be had OF e. IL. JONES,
General Insurance Agent.
July 3, '6S-lm.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-07-31
THE LAND WE Love fof August

THE LAND WE Love for August
contains fifteen original Articles. =
Comparative Geheralship exposes the
emptiness of Grants claim to be d
great commander z tG
The Decay of Religion in the South
is thoughtful article by Mr.. Mani
gault. The System of English Gang
Labor shows that the English Abo-
litionist has more cruel system of
slavery at home, than that which he
SO much deplored at the South. The
Dickens Dinner is n sprightly bur-
lesque of the todyism of the Ameri-
can Press. Sheep Husbandry calls
attention to an important subject for
the Southern farmer. The poetry is
from Mrs. Clarke, Henry II. Jackson
and Edward A. jerks.
There are two tales of fiction and
several essays. The frontispiece is a
beautiful steel-plate engraving of
General Ashby. AZ
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-07-31

LIFE INSURANCE That clever
and interchangeable gentleman, John
Young, is agent for the "Widow and
Orphan Fund Life Insurance Com
pany," of Nashville, Tennessec.-
This is an Odd Fellows institution,
and every member in the State should
secure policy in it, and outsiders are
offered the same inducements and
advantages. Call on Mr., Young, al
his place of business on Franklin
street, and secure policy.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-07-31
ApI,em OF Much Interes, 10 ALL

The United states Congress has authorized
Messrs j. =, promgoole a Co., regular prac-
ticing physicians, of Memphis, Tenn, To
prescribe for the various diseases Of the
country, and after long bedside experience
they now Offer the public class of FttHlHy
Medicines which for merit, beauty and
oheapness, cannot be eNcolled on this CONT
ncnt. These medicines are neither secrets
nor patents, and rs physicians everywhere
use them In their practice they inmedi-
ately command public esteem and conf
dence. They are highly eulcgized, sill rap
idly AT All points, and we earnestly advise
every family TO buy n supply OF these valu-
able remedies. See advertisement in
another column, headed "Grcat southern
Preparations"
July 3, '6S-lm.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-07-31
a Delighted ana Happy woman.

need not say that Mrs Graves is DE
LIGHTED AND HAPPY WOMAN. Such n ma
chine would carry JOY and gladness into ten
thousand families, now rendered unhappy
by the un-ending finger toll of the worn
wife and mother. would not-for n,D tOite',
sake-exchange her Wilcox Il Gibbs Ma
chine for the best of all others known To
me, and five hundred dollars! What are Il
few paltry dollars, when weighed against
HER ercr recurring 'coJriment, Orcr "6rokef
needles" and disOrdered n,dchineryy"
If my testimony in behalf of the superb
orityof your machine over all Others used
in my family, should influence any kind
and generous husband to procure one foI
or "W-," r"H-" machine in the mar.
llet, as did, and buy a"W. & c., am sat
tsied that that woman would ever remem.
Der memost gratefully. Letter of Rev. j
II. Graves, Magnolia, Miss, April II, 1896
now editor of the Baptist" Memphis
Tennessee.
July 81, '6S-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-07-31
A LETTER FROM GEN. HANCOCK.
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND,
july II, 1868.

\
1 'rl July II, 1868.
S. r. GioUer Esq, 81. Louis No.:
MY DEAR SRI am greatly OBJ
liged for your favor of the 18th inst.
Those who suppose that do not
acquiesce in the work ofthe National
Democratic Convention, or that do
not sincerely desire the election of the
nominees, know very little of my
character. Believing as / verify do,
the preservation of constitutional
government eminently depends on
/ the success of the Democratic party,
i'm the coming election, acre Ito hes
itdte IN its cordial support I feet
/ should not only .fdlsiy mig O,Un record,
b UT COMMIT A CRIME AGAINST MY
COUNTRY.
INever aspired to the Presidency on
account of myself.
never sought its doubtful honors
and CERT vim labors and responsibilities
merely for the position.
My own yyisi, to promote, i'll could,
the good of tho country, and to rebuke
the spirit of revolution which mad IN
vaded every sacred precint of liberty.
When, therefore, you pronounced the
statements i'm ques ton false, you ana
exactly right. "PrNnciples, ana not
men, Is the motto Tor the rugged
I crisis in which we are now struggling;
Had l been made the, fresidentlai
nominee, should have considered II
q tribute, not to me, but t0 principles
which had parliamentary racticed;;
because, by the Judgment Oh mutual
political friends another has been APP
pointed to put them into execution
Never! Never! These, sir, are my
sentiments, whatever interested foar-
ties may say to the contrary; AMI L
desire that all may know and uI1-
derstand them. n
L shall ever hold in grateful remem-
berance the faithful friends who, hail
ing from every section of the Union,
preferred me by their votes and other
expressions of confidence, both in and
out of the conven ton; and shall do
them all the Justice to believe that
they We're governed by patriotic mo-
tives; that they did not propose SIM
ply to aggrandize my personal for
tunes, but TO serve fheir country
through me; and they will not now
suffer anything like personal prefer
ences or iealousies to stand between
them and their manifest duty: l
have the honor to be, dear sir,
Very respectfully yours,
WINFIELD s. HANCOCK.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-07-31
Truth Stranger than Fiction.-what

TrUIh stranger tHHH FIctIOH.-W Hat
fine looking building! what pretty
place! said n person the other day, on pass
ing by n handsome residence situated on
one of our public streets. But what pity
it is the owner is letting 1t go to decay for
the want of paint. We thought so too.y
We have just received another large sup
ply of materials, and are now ready to
make contracts. Give us n call soon.
w. l.. GARDINER & Co.,
AT the Pink Corner, on Strawberry Alley,
near the Market house.
June 10, '6S-tf.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-07-31

IN the course of the debate i'm the
House ON the funding bill on FRIDAY
last, the following developments &C.
Cured: d.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-07-31
A stitch i'm Time saves sIany-is Z

A stitch i'm Time Saves Many-fs an
old saying. DO you see that dilapidated
looking house over yondcr? that black
looking Notwithstanding those blinds fall
ing to pieces? and theresa fine brick build
ing close by. Look at the cornices, how
they are going to decay. The blinds, &C., will
need carpenter soon, If they don't have
them painted. Call Mt once, on
w. l.. GARDINER d Co.,
Painters, Decorators &c Paper Hangers,
shop, Pink Corner, on Strawberry Alley.
June TO- '6S-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-07-31

Asererybody knoips there is but one SeUing
Machine SUFFICIENTLY simple and reliable for The
use Of MISSIONARIES; and that is the WILL
cox 4 GIBBS. ts
so long ago as 1861, the Rev. A. T. Pratt,
missionary of the American Board, writing
to Mr.. Wilcox says: al have now had one
of your machines for six months, and am
ready to thank you for introducingt them to
the public-N Is the ONLY machine whose
tcorking is so sure and simple that could UeI,-
ture 10 Introduce 10 in SyTid." -