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The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08

"A story comes from Paris to the effect that
Offeubach has had stroke of luck. 1t is
said the composer has received an intimation
from Madrid notary that Madame Often
bach's great-great- who died in
1852, had left will which had just been prov
ed, and by which his great-great- granddaugh-
ter inherited e2O, 900, which little sum he ac-
cordingly enclosed to the fortunate composer
of "La Grande Duchesse." If it usually
takes as long as that to prove a will in Span
ish court, the "crcumlocution office" OF MIR.
Dickens is outdone.
The richest little boy of his age In New
England sailed for Europe last Saturday to be
placed at school in Germany. He is led OF
fourteen, and the orphan son of a rich man Of
Boston, who died few years ago, leaving his
millions in charge of three friends, wisely
chosen to manage his great estate. One of
these executors has gone abroad with the boy
above referred to, deeming his personal attend
ance to the German school-house indispens-
able.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08

This shows a decline during the three
years in the internal water-b oTne transporta-
ton facilities of the country, of twenty-six
per ce 1T. But we do not here see the full de-
cline. Since the 30th of June, 1864, new
method of measuring vessels has been in use
in the United States, and many spaces are
now included in the measurement, which be-
fore were not taken into the account. The
proportion between the new system and the
old, changes with every difference of model,
and it is difficult 10 reach an exact estimate
in reference to it; the authorities of the de-
partment think that from ten TO fifteen per
cent, would cover it, If we subtract only
ten per cent. from the tonnage of 1867, to
bring it to the same terms with that OF 1864,
we have the following result:
Domestic tonnage in 1854. ,4O4 SOC
Z" d" 1861. .... .2.5i4380
Less ten per cent. ........ 251 ,438 2,262 9l2
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08

iii instruments of this class.
1t is now several years since the invention and
application to such instruments as the VOX HU-
MANA, which was first applied by its inventor to
the Organs of Mason & Hamlin, who were urged to
introduce it to the public. In its then imperfect
state and especially considering its liability to get
out of order, they were unwilling to adopt it, From
that time continuous experiments Tor its improve
ment have been made in the factory OF the Mason
s. Hamlin Organ Company and elsewhere, which
have at last been eminently successful the result
being the MASON S HAMLIN IMPROVED Vox
HUMANA, comb ming several patents
In combination with the AUTOMATIC BELLOWS
SWELL used only in these Organs, wonderfully in
creases the capacity and beauty of the instrument
impartng delicious qualities of tone, and producing
novel and exquisite efecs especially adding to its
variety and delicacy of expression, and increasing
somewhat, its power. The peculiar excellencies Of
Several Orchestral Instruments successfully i'm
itated and altogether, as frequently characterized
by oTgansts " the effect is fascinating" 1t is sim
pie in construction, free from liability to get out of
order, and requires additional skill for its use
being operated by the ordinary action of the bellows
requiring no separate pedal.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08
NO. .,

HAVE PROVED, from the most ample expert
IL ence, an entire success; Simple-Prompt- Eli
cent, and Reliable. They are the only Medicines
perfectly adapted to popular use-so simple that
mistakes cannot be made in using them; SO harmless
as to be free from danger and efficient to be al
ways reliable. They have raised the highest cem-
mendation from ALL and will always render satisac-
ion.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08
State OF MAINE.

tiUes in Legislature assembled -
The undersigned citizens of Brunswick in the
County Of Cumberland, aud Topsham in the County
of Sagadahoc, and vicinity, respectfully represent
that the Androscoggin Bridge, so called. leading
across the AndroscOggin River from Brunswick to
Topsham aforesaid is now by law Toll Bridge, and
that the public interest amp convenience require that
the should become Tree to the travelling public.
Wherefore we pray your Honorable Bodies to pass
an act authorizing the proprietos to sell said bridge
with all the privileges, franchises and appurtenan
ces thereunt0 belonging, to the said Counties of
Cumberland and Sagadahoc, or to said towns Of
Brunswick and Topsham; provided the owners of
majority Of the stock present and voting at meet
ing of the stockholders called the purpose shall
assent thereto. And also authorizing the County
Commissioners of said Counties of Cumberland and
Sagadahoc, acting for and in behalf of said Counties
to purchase said bridge, with the privileges,
chses and appurtenances thereunto belonging, and
to declare the same free for public travel and use
And also authorizing the said towns of Brunswick
and Topsham to purchase said toll bridge, with the
privileges franchises and appurtenances thereto be-
longing, and to make such arrangements with the
County Commissioners of said Counties may be
mutually agreed upon, as 10 the proportion OF the
cost of the same to he paid by the towns and by the
counties, and as to which shall keep the same in
pair provided that the said bridge shall be declared
forever free Tor public travel and use,
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08
The Decline of American shipping-,he
Kennedy.

Hamilton A. Hill of Boston delivered an
able addresson this subject before the Nation.
al Board of Trade at Cincinnati on the I'd
inst. The following extracts will be found OF
great interest to all who are interested in the
efforts that have been made from time to
time to restore to the United States some
thing of their old supremacy on the ocean:
THE TONNAGE OF 1861 AND 1861 COMPARED.
The total tonnage of the United States on
the Both of June, 1867, is given by the regis
ter of the Treasury Department at 3,96S,615.
The total reported ON the Both of June, 1861.
was 5,539,8l3 tons, which was the highest
point ever gained by us. The decline for the
six years thus indicated is 1911 ,199 tons,
or about thirty per cent. But in order to be
precise in our statements OF fact, and iutell-
gent, therefore, in our judgment, it it neces-
sary to separate the national tonnage into
tSO divisions-that which is employed in the
internal commerce OF the county, upon the
rivers and lakes and along our coast, and
that which is engaged in foreign trade. The
figures for the former. or, as 1t is called. the
enrolled and licensed tonnage, are as folIows
In 1861. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .2s9l,1s5
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08

We have declined, it would seem, in our
domestic tonnage, thirty-three per cent. in
the last three years; and these years, be it
remembered, were years of peace, and of at
least average commercial activity. Ii this is
the condition of the coastng trade, which is
jealousy protected against all competition
from without, what is likely to be the case in
regard to the registered tonnage, that is, the
tonnage engaged in foreign commerce, in ri
valry with all the world? The official report
gives us the following information:
1851 registered tonnage, sail. -. Q $4,000
''Si' -' s'-'N ' steam iS2,S08 2,sla,6,s
1867 +" sail. Il 173,715
steam .175 $40 1854 2a5
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08
In 1861. .................... 1891, ,1s5
In 1867. .2,514,3S0


DAuS4euCe- .0o-,cVO
We have here falling off of thirteen per
cent. But, although the tonnage of 1861, as
whole, exceeded that of any year before or
or since, the enrolled and licensed tonnage
reached its highest point in 1864:
IN 1854 IL was as'''..'...''''.'.. 3fOi,0O0
In 1867 '' ..................2,2l4 ,2l4,3S0
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08

NJ Office is hereby given that the following peti-
IN tion will be presented to the Legislature of
the State OF Maine for action at their coming session
in January next and all parties whose interests
affected by the same, then and there appear and
be heard in the premises.
. Decenher 1St. 1868.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08


THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is published
every day, tSundsy excelted,l at no. Printers
Exchange, Exchange Street, Portland.
n. A. FOSTER, PROPRIETOR.
TERMS: Eight Dollars year in advance.
e<S- Single copies cents.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS, is Published st the
same place every Thursday morning st $3.50 year;
If paid in advance $500 year.
RATES OF ADyERTIsING.-on inch Of space, in
length OF column, constitutes "s1uare."
S1.5O per square daily first week. rs cents per
week alters three insertions. less S100; continu
ng every other day after first week, 80 cents.
Half fsquare, three insertions less, 75 cents: cne
week, $10G; so cents pc. week after.
Under head ofH'AMUsEMENTs," $500 per SQUARE
per week; three insertions or less, S150. -, n.
SPECIAL NOTICES, $1.25 per square ior tne Irse
insertion, and 20 cents per square Ior each supse-
buent insertion,
Adyertisemepts inserted in the ''MAINE STATE
PgEss" (which has large circulation in every part
of the State) for $100 per square Tor first insertion
and 20 cents per square ior each subsequent inser
tion. -
JOSEPH w. AKERS
Is State Agent for the PRESS, Daily and Weekly,
ana is authorized to appoint local Agents, receive
inscriptions and to settle bills.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08

The whole profits of the Company revert to the
Assured, and are divided annually, upon the Prem-
tifcates issued, bearing interest until redeemed.
Dividend of 80 per cent. for 1867.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08
PORTLAND.

Tuesday Morning, December g, 1863
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08
sail. ..1.173,715
I" steam. 1859 1854 ,2a5


This shows loss of nearly fifty per cent.
But, as before, if we would reach the exact
truth, we must allow for the new system of
admeasurement: ~
Registered tonnage, 1861 6i...............2,6l ,6l2 62s
g 1867. ........1 1854 235
Less ten per cent. ...,....... 1923 1,21s,s12
Difference SIG
The absolute decline therefore in the for
eign tonnage of the country, from 1851 to
1867, has been ffty-four per cent, or nearly a
million and half of tons.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08

OF 35 large vials, morocco cRse,
containing a specific for every
ordinary disease family is sub.
ject 10, and n book of directions, $1,000
Smaller Family and Travelling cases,
with 20 to % walls, from $J to IS
Specifics tor all Private Diseases, both
for Curing and for Preventive treat
ment, in walls and pocket cases. ,........S2 to SIS
70 These Remedies by the case or single Box are
sent to any part of the Country, by mail express
free OF charge on receipt OF the price. Address
Humphreys Specific
H0lE0PATHHU MEDECENE COMP "
Office and Depot No 562 Broadway, New York.
DIR. HUMPHREY is consulted daily at his office
personally or by letter above tor all forms OF dis
eases.
dc6eodIy
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08

ANorHER BRANCH RAILROAD.

IT is in contemplation to build branch rail
rood from the Maine Central to Hartland,
obout seven miles, with the expectation that it
will be extended to Athens.
The sleighng was never better in this vicin-
ity than now. Z.
The Portland daily press., 1868-12-08

TERMs:-Eight Dollars year in advance.
e.sy- Single copies cents.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-01-11
With quick movement he advanced
md caught nv hand.

With quick movement he advanced
and caught my hand.
"Captain WiIlet," he exclaimed with
strong emotion, that child was mine
You may have your shot; but | would
rather die thousand deaths than lift
my hand against the preserver of my
precious darling
l tried to make some reply, but
could not speak coherently. 1 had
been growing weaker and weaker, and
my head was whirling, and the sound
of rushing, kissing waters rung in my
ears.
'Ah, the ordeal of the falls was too
much for him = l heard Walker say, as
he caught me in his arms.
'Captain-Captain -forgive me! par
don me! l was to blame!
So l heard the Major speak. l press
ed bis hand and tried to smile.
| was sick for long time, but I had
the best and tcnderest nursing. Mrs.
Farwell was like mother, or loving
sister to me, and the Major was not
jealous. And when l grew stronger
the bright-eyed cherub was my COM
panion And as she wound her tiny
arms around my neck, and pressed her
warm lips 10 my bearded cheek, she
loved me very much, and said that 1
must be her 'other Papa
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-01-11

The following lines from an anonymous
pen, published in the columns of the Santa
Clara Ners, are by no means barren of poet
ical genius:
Doom'd like a felon, thro' the world L
roam,
Devoid OF friends, of happiness and home;
An outcast where should have been a
guest,
And, like leper, shunned-a living pest
Accused by all. and by myself as well,
Life is to me death, and deaths hell.
Oh, why is not the grave my final goals
Why is there endless future for my souls
Why are the torments of the eternal dam'd
Dealt out, oh, Satan, by the partial hands
The fear of thee. and of thy cruel power,
Alone prolongs my life beyond the hour;
And yet why should 1 live-the future
grows
Reaorse, dread phantom, fits before my
eyes,
And hopes bright beacon never more will
rise
To guide my steps to honor, wealth and
fame,
To future bliss, or an immortal name.
I'm haunted with the past, whose spectre
hand
Seems beck'ning on an endless, countless
band
Of wasted moments, days and months. and
years,
That add fresh horrors to my frenzied fears
Dread monitors that point, like Banquo's
ghost,
Each to its wounds, and me, their treach'rous
host;
Their looks, interpreted would seem to say.
1--WE 60 to wait thee at the judgment day."
Yet ceaseless torments of an erring soul,
That force your victim to the tempting bowl
To seek relief and to evade your power;
And will you meet me in that dreadful hour,
When must render up accounts to Him,
And bear true record of my life of sin?
If so, avaunt quick hasten from my view,
For retrospection swells your ghostly crew;
Would We were all that haunted my crazed
BRAN,
But endless seems the grizzly, phantom
train;
And all the virtues to which was heir,
In plying scorn, are pointing at me there,
Vanish, pray, all ye avenging sprites,
That add but horrors to my sleepless nights.
Ye will not go ali. then, the die is cast,
To me on earth this visit is your last
Oh, welcome death, whatever be thy pangs,
So that you free me from remorse's fangs,
I'll take the chances of the future worth
A future hell's no worse than hell on earth.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-01-11
All Ready for a Duel.

Our regiment was stationed at Nor
gan's Ford. Our Colonel had been shot
by an Indian guerrilla, and our Lieu
tenant had gone sick, so the command
devolved upon our Major, whose name
was Farwell. He was a middle aged,
dashing fellow, given to social enjoy
ment, and as a general thing keeping
on pretty good terms with those about
him. He was naturally free and easy -;
a fine soldier and strict disciplinarian.
He was kind hearted and generous
man, though with a temper that led
him into error at times.
Major Farwell had been in command
but few weeks, when he concluded to
send for his wife to come and stop with
him through the Summer. He had
comfortable and commodious quarters,
and there was no danger that that the
Indians would make another attack.
was on foraging expedition when
Mrs Farwell arrived; but I returned on
the following day, and it was in season
to attend the party which the Major
gave on the occasion. The staff and
line officers not kept away on duty, were
all. present, and JOY and merrimeut rul-
ed the hour
Mrs. Farwell was younger than her
husband, portly woman, bearing her.
self with peculiar grace and dignity,
without any effort at show or affecta-
ton. She assumed no needless reserve
but treated her guests with kindness
and consideration, seemingly only anx-
ious that all should feel at home and
enjoy themselves.
In that far off region the laws of to.
tai abstinence were not strictly adhered ;
and on the present occasion we not only
emptied many bottles of wine, but sun
dry bottles of Old Bourbon were inclu-
ded in the bill of fare. Towards mid
night the ladies withdrew; but the Of
6cers were not quite ready to retire
The Major was in the highest spirits ;
songs and story, with flowing goblets,
gave US occupction. By and BY I pro-
posed toast, "Mrs. Major Farwell, "
and it was drank with three cheers
Why in the world the Major should have
taken offence, could not comprehend !;
but be did so, and intimated that had
not better make too free with his wife g
name.
"Egad," / replied, without stopping
to weigh my words, "if you must have
your handsome lady as sacred as that,
you ought not to have brought her out
here"
"Captain Willet," he cried, rising
to his feet, eff you breathe the lady
name again, I'll kick you from my quar-
ters."
had started up from my seat when
Lieut.. Walker who was sitting beside
me, pulled me back.
'Zounds,' be uttered in a hurried
whisper, don't say another word. The
old Majors mad, and he's bit jealous,
too. Can you see it
As Walker spoke, it flashed upon me
that Mrs. Farwell had been very atten.
tive to me. She had danced With me
four or five times, and had promenadej
with me on the piazza
But / could not bear such language
as Major Farvell had addressed to me
and 10 spite of my friends remonstrance
1 retosted npon him. My blood vas
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-01-11
A. GRANlER,

Matchmaker & Jeweler.
U7OULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM
w the citizens of Mokelumne Hill and
vicinity. that be has opened a shop in Beck's
building, where he hopes, by his merits and
Matchmaking and jewelry business, open a
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-01-11
ALL WORK WARRANTED.

English Potent Lever, Duplex and Chro-
nometer watches repaired.
Mok. Hill, Dec. goth, '6s. j22,67 IT.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-01-11

ne From and after this date all Sheriffs
Constables' and other legal sales. advertised,
in the CHRONICLE, must be paid for on the
day OF sale, punctually. We hold none but
the officers responsible for their payment.
@- Transient advertisements must be paid
In advance. Job-work paid on delivery, in
udriabiy.
re- All regular advertisers will be requi-
red TO settle on the first OF every month. Our
city advertisers will be required to pay up
every three months. !
re- Advertisements will becontinued until
ordered out and collection enforced. All ad-
yertisements should have marked upon them
the number of insertions required.
Va There will be no deviation from the
above established terms and rules OF business
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-01-11

"NoBoDY's. child the buoy in the
harbor.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-01-11

The REAsoN.-A writer in one OF
our weekly papers says that "women
grunble much more than men," and
enters upon long course of philosoph-
ical reasoning to explain why. May it
not be because they have men to grum-
BILE at, while men have only women?
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-01-11

Ouaur TO BE.-A curmudgeon in
Indiana poisoned tie watermelons in
his garden, and the next morning found
one dead boy and another very sick.
The old rascal ought to be hung.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-01-11

Ye will not go ali. then, the die is cast,
To me on earth this visit is your last
Oh, welcome death, whatever be thy pangs,
So that you free me from remorse's fangs,
I'll take the chances of the future worth
A future hell's no worse than hell on earth.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-01-11
REMORSE,

The following lines from an anonymous
pen, published in the columns of the Santa
Clara Nescs, are by no means barren of poet
ical penius.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-01-11
DENTAL OFFICE
Picture Gallery.

Mr.. Granier has worked at his business for
fifteen years in France, and ten years in
America, and is prepared to repair watches,
clocks and jewelry at the shortest notice.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-01-11

FOB PRINTING EXECUTED WITH
81 neatness and dispatch ct this Office.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-06-05
Nashville Market.

The Cotton market was qnite active On WedDes-
day and good artelS brought 271<c
BACoK--Clear sides 1s4c; shoulders 10; Coun-
try hams I65F.
LARD-In tieTCes 1g11f; in cans 21@2s5S
sUsAB-Best coffee TX common IA.
CoTTEE-Rfo 28@26; java 5000.
MO1AssEs-Choice Orleans 80; sorghaTn IS.
HAx-S20 Per ton.
COBE-Faraers realize 9Oc.
OATs-shelIed in sacks, s5c.
CoUETRE PHODTCE--tBeesWaz 8Sc, ginseng T5c,
dried peaches Sc, sPPleS SC, peanuts &C Per pound
BRowN SHEErHeB-4-4, Augusta 19; RiehlaDd
20; "a Augusta 1917,
BLEGcHEp sHEETRes--7< 1O5 A Is.
SEA IsLAHD-s-4 1875; rs 10; "A 20.
PRmTs-Au standard brands Il. .....-.
TICKs-4-4 2s@88.
PL.rD Recommendations q Tennsssee TX.
PLAID L1xsEYs-An wool 81 2O9981I; rs 2T1F.
BED AND WHITE FLAEHELs--s-4 to "A $4,000
Brown DRILLs-lsa20. ... ... ...
CoTToN DELAINEs-2O@225<.
All Woo1 DELAnsEs-421E@55.
BrHr-Gross, 5@s; sheap per head eS@5;
Hogs, mess 697. .o8I TsT7 ss-a moo t4g.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-06-05
Explanation.
5eoTetaFy.

In noticing last week . suggestion Of
Major Altman in the Dirie Farmer, that our
Agricultural Societies pay out subscrip-
lions to agricultural papers IS premiums
instead OF silver cups, etc., we may have
done that gentleman injustice with those
who know him less intimately than ne do.
It was certainly not our desire to convey
the impression that Major Altman was not
friend of home enterprises. Such 3 re-
presentation would do him gross inj ~ stice.
Major Altman has always been one of the
trusst, best friends the CITIZEN has IL the
county, as we'll as the friend Of all worthy
home enterprises. In the paragraph above
alluded to, it was simply our intention to
call the attention OF friends generally, to
the fact that home enterprises ought to be
encouraged by home people. We took
the liberty Of using our friends suggeB-
ton to the Farmer, as the basis Of eur re-
marks, believing that every reader Of the
CITIZEN knew his oft-repsated individual
preference for the county paper above ell
others. ag
From q note 10 US upon this subject We
make the following extracts:
. May 27th, 1863.
DEAR Nc by Monday mail FeosiV-
ed the CITIZEN Of the 22d inst, and think
it due you and myself that should explain.
Your stEictures concerning premiums are
right, and by reference to your flss anteri-
or to the waF-Whsn white men we're free
you will see several articles Writtsn by
me on that same subject g favOrits theme
with me, as have ever wished 70 see our
fairs success and systematically. % one
Of thoss articles distinctly say and urge
that sour county paper shOs[!d Be paid out
as premiums" / never was suspected Of
prefering any thing foreign, unless it was
worthy. Had / been so Inclined, God
knows 1 have ssss aud Jeks enough Of for
eign things to sfFeotually cure me. I am
proud Of our cOunty PaPeT-belisvs and
have often SO expressed myself. that is Is
one of the best, il not the very best, county
paper in the State. AS 40 evidence that
others like it, there is usually about q do
zsn that want to borrosO every number re-