davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22
IMPORTANT AND GRATIFYING 1NrELL1cEsc

IMPORTANT AND GRATIFYING INTELLIGENCE
An exchange announces that "a physician
of Breslau informs the Academy of Sciences
in Paris that he has succeeded in illuminating
the cavities of the living human body by
means of electricity so as to render their in
terror visible to the physician" This is Just
what has been needed for long time. What
help it will be to those ingenious fellows, the
M. DIS, they can tell better than we. We
choose to view its advantages from another
and professional standpoint. There is not
sta ted to be any limitation upon the capabih.
ties of the invention OF the Breslau physician,
and it will no doubt illuminate the cavity of
the Uranium, overcoming the opacity of the
skull, its external integument and its lining
membrane and giving to the curious observer
a view of the convolutions of the brain. This
examination must Individually shed much
light on intellectual processes and mental ex-
periences generally. How admirable! Poll
ticians sometimes experience the most aston.
ishing changes of feeling in surprisingly brief
periods of time. These things require eluci-
da:ion. If the brain could by intelligent
medical attention be restored to its normal
condition, no doubt calamitous public events
charged with the investigation of such cases
instead of the usual authority to send for per-
sons and papers might be authorized instead
to order gross hundred weight of the
electric illuminators from Bresau. To
take a case of great importance that has just
arisen-suppose Senator Fowler of Tennessee
were ordered under the illuminator or the
iluminator were cunningly placed in connec-
ton with his corporal frame in such
manner that the light would burst out through
the sutures of his cranium rendering the in
terror as visible as that of the church where
Tam O'Shanter scared up the flight Of witches
1t would be pleasant thing to see what is
going on inside the head of q man who
has for months been frantically calling
upon the members of the House to present
articles of impeachment and then votes them
down when his wishes are complied with.
Next Senator Ross might be subjected to an
examination and perchance it might be found
why he promised to vote for the nth article
Friday night and actually voted against the
same the very next morning. An investiga-
ton in Trumbulrs case might furnish an ex.
PLANTATION of the singular fact that on the 21st
day of February he voted for resolution
which declared the removal of Stanton and
the appointment of Thomas illegal and uncon-
stitutional, and on the 18th of May follow
ing he declared both these acts to be both
legal and constitutional. Let Congress at
once provide that the illuminators may be i'm
ported free of duty
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

IN the name of the Prophet-Blair! For
many days the impatient public has wondered
where all the members of that wriggling, chat
terine, irrepressible family were. Where was
Francis Sen :? where was Mephisto-Mont-
gomery? Where was Francs p. !? Why have
MT they had something to say about impeach-
ment and the Chicago Convention? Why in
the name of all that is Blairish didn't they
all have their several fingers in the new party
pie, for which Washington correspondents
have of late been SO industriouly roll
ing out the crust? Here is the answer. A little
family matter has engaged their attention.
The Boston Herald's dispatch from Washing
ton makes this announcement:
In addition to the canvass now going ON be-
tween the friends of Hancock and Pendeton,
there is more quiet movement in behalf of
Gen. Frank Blair, which has made no little
Roadway. He is supported by many of the
most most distinguished and influential lead
ers of the Democracy in Pennsylvania and
New York, and it is asserted that good deal
of strength has been secured for him in New
England. His active and inveterate hostility
to African suffrage will, it is claimed, make
him acceptable to The Southern delegates. His
name will be formally presented by the Mis-
souri, delegation and his friends contend that
all his antecedents make him as good and
available a candidate as can be placed ON the
course. Blair, Hancock and Pendleton will
be the three prominent candidates Tor the
New York Convention. There is talk of Gov.
Haight of California, Mr.. Justice Davis of
Illinois, Judge Field of California Horatio
Seymour of New York and others, including
even Judge Chase, but it is not believed that
any of these candidates save the three first
named
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

MARK I'll. DUNNELL.-There is a spirited
contest in the first Minnesota Congressional
district for the place of Mr.. Window who de-
clines a denomination. Among the candidates
is Mark HI. Dunnell, formerly Superintendent
of Common Schools in this State and now
holding the same position in Minnesota. A
Minnesota correspondent of the Chicago tost
says:
The men named in the newspapers are Will
kinson, 1.-THE ex-senator, Mr.. Dunnell the Su-
perintendent OF Common Schools, and Col.
Stearns, of Rochester. The first named has
some friends and many enemies. If he had
made as good use of his time in his six years
in the Senate, as l should judge Mr.. Dunnell
has OF his one year in his present office could
warrant him nomination and election. Mr..
Dunnel came to the State, [ am informed,
sometime during the late war from Maine and
settled in Winona. From that county he
was sent to the Legislature, and succeeded in
effecting the passage of the law creating his
present office. Being represented as an earn
est and Jealous friend of popular education,
and anxious to promote the cause in this
State to Gov. Marshall, the latter appointed
him State SupPrintendent-the salary being
$4,000 year and $4,000 for expenses. This
was about year ago, and in that time he has
succeeded in satisfying some men in each
county of this district that the interests of the
cause of popular education make it neces-
sary for him to be sent to Congress! l learn,
too, that several of them are willing to take
his present position if he shall be nominated.
Mr.. Dunnell certainly deserves credit for ac-
comprising a good deal in Minnesota in a
short time. His chance of being the nominee
is considered by his friends to be good, and he
is said to be man of considerable ability but,
to "a locker on In Vienna" it seems that to
make vacancy in one of the most important
offices of the State recently created and
filled, in order to send particular man to
Congress, is confession of poverty in Con-
gressional material quite humiliatng.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

Superior Court.
MAY TERM-aoDDARD, j., PRESIDING.
THURsDAY.-No. 50-Wm. L. Haskell vs.. Aaron
Jones. Hearing had before Justice on Tuesday eve
ming last. A decision was given to-day. Judgment
for plaintiff for $41.so. debt and legal costs.
Hale. Littlefelds.
No. 193-Sarah A. Stimson vs.. Samuel B. Krog-
man. Action of assumpsit to recover the sum of 500
for labor seamstress Defence is that the plaintiff
was to have compensation for services except her
board. The case was argued by Mr.. Webb for the
defendant. At the conclusion OF his argument Court
adjourned
/. W. Parker. N. Webb.
Cases for trial before the Justice will be taken up
after the close of the case on, and will be
tried in order, except where specially assigned.
Counsel are requested to take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

To BE REPEATED.-The charming little ope-
afternoon by the young ladies of the High
School, at their school room entrance on Cum
berland street. It was produced with decided
success yesterday afternoon, and although the
weather was very unfavorable the handsome
little sum of $25 was realized, which will be
something of an object for the purpose for
which it is to be Used. No small degree of tai
ent has been displayed both in preparing and
producing this little play, and we predict that
the friends of these worthy young ladies will
show due appreciation of their endeavors to
benefit the library and school room, and give
them large and appreciative audience this
afternoon. Tickets for sale at Bailey & Noyes',
j. A. Merrilps and at the door.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

NEW POSTAL ARRANGEAIENTs.-A Wash
ington dispatch says that the railroad COM
panies are jointly building eight cars for the
postal service system and the contracts will 90
irto effect July first. The Post Office Depart
ment has already postal car service from
New York to Boston by way of Springfield;
another from New York by the way of Provi-
dence to Boston; one also from Boston to
kouse's Point, connecting with the service to
Montreal, thus making continuous line to
the latter city. The Department, in addition,
is under contract with the lines from Boston
to Portland Maine, and from the latter city to
Bangor, and the cars are being built.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22
DODD'S NERVZNE
AND INVIGORATOR

This Medicine is NERVE TONIC. 1t stops the
waste of vitality, braces the Nerves, and quietly
regulates the system. Sleeplessness, Irritabilty,
loss Of Energy, Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Con
stipaion, local Weakness, and a general failing OF
the mental and bodily functions, the common in
dicatons OF Nervous Disease. Dodd's Nervine and
Invgorator is complete specific for all troubles
1t is also the best Is also the most agreeable,
Remedy tor Female Complaints
offered to the public Prostitution of Strength.
Hystera-retaine1 excessive, Irregular and painful
menses-yield to its magic power.
TO MOTHERS.
Mothers! we also commend the NERVINE for use
in the diseases which act children while Teething,
as certain to afford quick and grateful relief The
Supplying Syrups OF which Opium is the principal
ingredient, are dangerous to life. impair the tunc-
tions of the stomach and bowels, and actually
impede the healthy growth of your offspring. To
cure Wind Collie, regulate the bowels, soften the
gums, and relieve pain, the NERVINE will always
be found safe and efficient.
Don't Use Anything Else!
~ Dodd's Nervne contains no OPIUM or other
poisonous Ingredient. For sale by all Druggists.
Price One Dollar per bottle
II. B. STORER & CO., Proprietors,
No. rs Fulton Street, New York.
W. F. Phillips 8 Co., Wholesale Agents tor Maine.
October 10, 1867. W&S1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22
State News.
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.

ANDRoscoGGN COUNTY.
Stront and Coombs, the escaped Auburn
prisoners, reached their old quarters at Au-
burn Jail, about P. M. Tuesday They were
tracked on Saturday and Sunday through
Poland, Raymond, &C.. thence through Cor
ham, N. H. In Poland they stopped with
Coombs father. In Gorhaln, N. b :, they hired
out one day at painting, and then pretended
to hire their employers team to take drive
which they did, not returning with it. They
drove the team to Littleton and Bethlehem,
N. H., whittier they we're traced and arrested
by local sheriff, to whom the officers tele-
graphed to that effect. When arrested the
prisoners were about five miles from the Can
ada line.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
The hide of steer stolen from Mr.. Hiram
Ross, of LivermOre Falls, was fished up from
the pond in Chesterville. 1t is supposed the
thieves were alarmed at the vigilant search
for the steer and killed the animal and sunk
the hide in the pond to escape detection.
Base ball has ceased to be the national game
in Pennington, having succumbed to quoits,
which has acquired an amazing popularity
just now, says the Chronicle.
The Maine Farmer says that the barn of
Mr.. Wills, in Phillips, was burned on the 18th
inst, and with it eighteen sheep, twenty hens,
a COW and hog. The fire was caused by going
into the barn with a candle the flame of
which, coming in contact with lot of fax
piled on scaffold over the floer, caused the
destruction.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Gen. Nat Head, of New Hampshire, mem
Der of the Board of Managers Of the National
Military Asylums, has taken charge of the
work of rebuilding the Asylum at Togus, de-
stroyed by fire last winter, and operations
will be vigorously prosecuted during the the
present season,
1t has been ascertained by a recent canvass
of the town of Monmouth, that one person in
fourteen is 70 or more years of age. This
may not be a positive evidence OF the great
health of the place, for nearly all the young
people leave the town.
Edward Hanks, a. member of Atlantic En-
CINE Company No. 8, of Augusta, had the Sec
Ond finger of his right hand torn off last
Tuesday night, while at work on the hose car
rage.
The annual Law term of the Supreme Jul
dicial Court for the Middle District, will COM
mence on Tuesday next, in Augusta
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The Pennington Chronicle says N. S.
johnson and some other gentlemen who have
prospecting, have found a vein of copper ore
on the lands of Edwin Gray in Starks and OF
Alfred Twombly in Madison, the lode cross
ing the Sandy river about mile below Mad
ison- Bride. A specimen of the ore was sent
to DR.. Hayes, of Boston, State Assayer. Ac-
cOrding to his statement, the ore contains
% $40 per cent. of copper and is worth $40
per ton in Boston or anywhere that copper is
Smelted
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

THE SToRM.-Although this has been long
tedious storm of nine days, thus far, and we
have had some rain each day, the amount that
fell yesterday must have exceeded all that
which fell during the previous eight days of the
storm. The lumbermea ere now fearful of
freshets, and we see by the Saco Courier that
the Saco river had risen four feet up to We'd
nesday. The rain of yesterday must have rails
ed it considerably more, although a northeast
storm will not effect it near SO much as a
southeastern
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

BIoGRAPHY.-A few days since the New
York World prematurey concluding that the
seven dissenting Republican Senators would
straightway become faithful Democrats. pub
lished their biographies. Fessenden, Trum-
bull Grimes and Henderson had prominence
enough to give to make the record of their
lives of respectable length. But the follow
ing, which tells the whole story about Fowler,
is suggestive of the Wing lives of Gen. Fierce
circulated during the campaign of 1852:
j. S. Fowler was elected a Senator from the
State of Tennessee in 1865, and his term there
fore ends in 1871. He is familiar with Presi-
dent johnson, and understands his character
and the motives of his actions probably better
than any other member of the Senate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

HAPPY is Connecticut in exchanging Dixon
for that distinguished and honorable states
man, Governor Buckingham. Buckingham s
conceded position as one of the ablest and
best men in the country entities him to seat
in the United States Senate by the side of
Morrill,, Sumner, Wilson and Morton. For
eight years ending with 1865 he was Governor
of Connecticut, and it is due to his patriotism
and administrative ability that the State an
swered the calls of the general government so
promptly and so well.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22
DIED.

In this city. May 81 Elizabeth Ellen, infant child
of Charles II and Sarah j. NASH aged months.
Our little bud will bloom in heaven.
In Topsham, Nav IL, Samuel Thompson, ESQ.,
aged 10 wears months; 18TH Mrs. Sophia, widow of
Samuel Thompson, aged 6s years.
In Bath. May l6, Mr.. Warren Smith, aged 4S VS.
In Gardiner, May Is. Mr.. Amos A. Thompson,
aged 81 years.
In East Llvermore, May 10, Mrs. Abigail, wife of
Sewell Mitchell aged IS years.
In South Auburn May Is. Albion L. Godins aged
90 years months.
In Union, May IA, Father Adam Martin, aged %
years months.
I'm Embden, May 8, Capt. Hollis Hutchins, aged
80 years.
, In Scion, May II. Mrs. Judith, relict OF zebedee
Rowell, aged u years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

MISUNDERSTANDING Pettengill's minstrel
troupe drew good crowd last evening at City
Hall the bad weather notwithstanding. This
is very popular troupe, and they will keep
you in a roar of laughter from the time you
enter the hall till the close of the performance.
They appear again this evening with an en-
tirely new programme
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

P. L. 1.-The old Portland Light Infantry
are about recognizing under the most favor
able auspices. Last evening they had pre-
liminary election for officers, Gen. S. j. An
derson presiding. The unanimous choice of
the company fell upon Gen. G. P. Mattocks for
Captain; Frank G. Patterson LIST Lieutenant;
G. H. Scott I'd Lieutenant; George Webster
Sd Lieutenant; A. D. Reeves 4th Lieutenant.
There was full attendance of the members of
the company, and this preliminary election
will be ratified at the regular election.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

A ROGUE INDEED.-A young man by the
name of Haskell, presented himself to Mr.. Ell
liot Clark, who resides on Grove street, as an
exile, representing that he had been shame
fully abused and kicked from his fathers
house. Mr.. G. kindly offered him food and
shelter, which he readily accepted. Tuesday
morning, however, the ungrateful scamp made
his exit, taking with him valuable gold watch
several articles of jewelry and wearing ap-
parel. Verify some members of the human
family have peculiar organizations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

LIVE TRoUT.-Mr. G. L. Bailey received 1000
trouts yesterday morning from the Cold
Spring Trout Ponds of Charlestown, N. III
They were for Geo. e. B. jackson, ESQ.,, of this
city, and have been put in small pond near
the Rolling Mills. The apparatus for sending
them consists of tin can holding about if
teen gallons, which is filed two-thirds full of
water, and is kept from breaking by a sieve
on top, and through this and the cover is a
tube to give them air. They were all in good
condition. 1t seems by this that any one can
raise trout for himself. ALI that is required is
running stream of water, no matter how
small. and proper care after receiving the fish.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

ONE incident at the Chicago Convention,
which was considerably mystified by the As
ISOLATED Press dispatches, is clearly explained
in the following extract from special to
Boston paper:
AS the motion was about to be put on the
adoption of the long list of Vice Presidents
and Secretaries an inquiry was made whether
views of his namesake in the Senate on i'm
parchment, and the response was that though
brother of the Senator he had no concur
renee with him on this point. This incident
was greeted with tremendous applause, and
was the only recognition of the Impeachment
question during the whole day, although a
dozen speeches or more were made in which
the subject OF the Presidents trial was direct
ly alluded to.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

The Portland Mechanic Blues accepted, at
their meeting Wednesday evening, the invita-
ton of Post No. 2 of the G. A. r., to escort
them on the 30th inst to Evergreen Cemetery.
where they are to decorate with flowers the
graves of the soldiers there inferred. The
Blues will appear in their full uniform with
full! ranks
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

The NEXT VICE PREsDENT.-Schuyler Col
fax, though still in the vigor of manhood, has
had large political experience. He was born
in New York city, March %, 1928. Ve became
printer, and settled in Indiana, 1886. He
was for many years editor and publisher of the
South Bend Register" In 1850 he was men,
Der OF the Indiana Constitutional Convention.
He was delegate apd Secretary of the Wing
National Conventions of 1848 and 1852. He
was elected Representative from Indiana to
the Thirty Fourth Congress, and has been
member by reelection of each succeeding Con-
gress. He was elected Speaker Of the Thirty
Eighth Congress, and was rejected to the same
office in the Thirty Ninth aud Fortieth Con-
crosses.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

PRRsoNAL.-F. Fl. Fassett, the architect, ar
rived home Wednesday from tour to Europe,
where he has been travelling for several
months. During his absence he has visited
Paris, Venice, Rome, and returned across the
Alps through Germany and Switzerland. He
returns much improved in health, and he GER
tainly has had grand opportunity to further
his knowledge of architecture.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22
State Assayer's Once, Boston, Mass.
A BOTTLE OF
'Mr.W s. Mains Elderberry Wine

BIAS been received here 10 the state in which it is
sold in the market, - for analysis.
1t was founsf to DO n excells,,t matured Elder
berry Wine, comparing tavorably with the choicest
samples of s'Sambuci Wine," and containing even
more more Of the acid salts. astrngent 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. bever-
age, it should replace the imported wines.
Respectfully,
A. A. HAYES, NJ. d. State Assayer.
20 State Street, Boston,
18th Aug. 1867.
ieb1ld&wttsN S. DANA HAYES, Chemist
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

A CURIosrTY.-We were yesterday shown
quite curiosity in the way of a horned toad,
which was sent all the way by mail from New
Mexico to Col. e. Moore. He was in all about
four inches in length, and has much more of
the reptilian appearance than those of our
soil. He was sent by Royal E. Whitman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22
kIMBALL
Patent Jump-Seat Carriages.

A Low us to call your attention to the KIMBALL
"A JUMP-SEAT CARRIAGES used for two or
four persons. We have made a great number of
these Carriages the past four years. ranging weight
from 1886 to 425 pounds, capable of carrying four
grown persons and we believe they are universally
liked better than any Carriage ever before offered
the public.
In addition to those heretofore built, which We
have greatly improved, have invented and patent
cd and ere now making entirely NEW STYLE
JUMP SEAT, with Buggy Top to fall back or take of,
making six different ways the same Carriage be
used, each perfect IN ITSELF and manufactured by
other concern in the United States.
Finding it impossible to supply the demand for
these desirable and popular Carriages in the old fac
tory, we have built large and eommodious factory,
corner Preble and Cumberland streets, Portland,
tor the manufacture of these Carriages exclusively,
and we are now prepared TO fill all orders at short
notice and on reasonable terms.
We have letters from nearly One Hundred persons
owning and using these carriages, all stating that
they surpass anything ever before invented for
family carriage, and recommending all TO purchase
them In preference to any other kind. Cuts of the
carriages, price list &C., sent by mail, on applica-
ton to the subscribers.
All persons are hereby cautioned against making
or selling the Kimbal Patent Jump Seat, as our in
ventons and patents cover every possible movement
oil both seats.
C.. Il. KIMB1LL CO., .
PORTLAND, NIX.
EH-I still continue the manufacture OF all other
kinds of carriages at old factory Preble Street
Portland, Me. CHA'S. P. KIMBALL.
March 31-eod3m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-22

THEArRE.-This evening is set apart for the
farewell benefit of Miss Kate Fisher, when she
will appear in the drama of Three Fast Men
The theatre-going people should turn out and
give her rousing benefit. The play is cast to
the full strength of this excellent company.