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Capt. John Webb, of this city, arrived home
on Thursday afternoon, after experiencing
many hardships from being wrecked in the
Cult of st. Lawrence. His ship-the Wasp,
a new vessel-left Montreal early in Nov,
loaded with wheat, for Bristol Channel After
getting into the Gulf it was discovered that
the compasses were useless, owing to iron
bolts being fastened in close contact with
them. At four o'clock on the morning of the
10th of November, terrible snow storm rag
ing at the time, the vessel went on the Mani
couagan Shoals, about four miles from land ],
on the Canadian coast. They remained on
the vessel until the next night, when Capt.
Webb and the crew, twelve in number, took
to the boats, and after hard struggle with
the surf finally gained the shore without loss
of life. They were completely covered with
ice on landing, the weather being as cold as It
is in this section in midwinter.
The place where they landed was as wild
and inhospitable as could be imagined, and
after wandering about in an almost perishing
condition, found about five miles from shore a
house occupied by two Canadians, who gave
them food and shelter. The nearest habita-
ton to this was trading station, about thirty
miles off, belonging to the Hudson Bay Com
pany, and the nearest road was some forty
| miles further. The shipwrecked men stayed
| at this place eleven days, occupying theil
time, when possible, in stripping the vessel
which was total wreck. Had they remain
| ed upon it another day they would have been
lost. Every thing indicated that they woul
be obliged to remain in this inhospitabl
place during the winter, as at this season it il
rarely visited. But fortunately, on the elev-
enth day, a boat belonging to Hudson Bay
| Company, that had been delayed much late
than usual, happened along, took the ship
wrecked men of, and brought them to Ram
Ouski, place on the south shore Of the gull
From thence they obtained transportation II
Quebec.
1t was most singularly fortunate tha
through all the perfs and hardships they ex
perienced, not man was lost, although on
of the crew, having been wrecked severa
times previously, escaped all dangers from Sc
TO be afterwards killed on the cars between
Montreal and POrtland.-Gardiner Reporter
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IOhTsMOUIhj Lee. lSOS.
The farmers are selling their hay for twenty
two dollarsper ton, delivered on the cars, and
they say that the same bulk this year weighs
about One-sxth more than last year, but most
of them say that up to the present time they
have fed out more than they had at a CORES
ponding time last year.
A large quantity OF potatoes have shipped
this fall at fifty cents per bushel, but they are
higher at present. The apple crop brings in
about one-fourth as much money as last year.
Christmas, and it will be of an extra quality.
Stock of all kinds is low and dull. 1t came to
the barn poor and must be fatted in the stall,
at a poor prospect OF gain.
Hon. A. r. Hatch, one Of the best lawyers
in the State, and the probable nominee Of the
Democrats for Governor, has been very sick
| during the fall but is now rapidly recovering.
There are in this city two reading rooms.
| The larger one is run by the Mechanic Associ-
alton, and free to all. The other is owned by
| men who wear fine cloth Of the earnings Of the
| plebians and only open to shoddy,
Gradually the fish business is becoming
| more extensive and the fishing outside owned
| here and in the neghboring towns now bring
| their ish here for a market instead of sending
| them to Gloucester, Mass.
The savings banks report that the amount of
money withdrawn is increasing rapidly and
the Indications are that a large part of the de-
positors have not been able to make living
during the last year.
Real estate in the farming region is in not
much demand. Most of the young men are
leaving for manufacturing villages and cities.
The cotton and wooden manufacturing in
terest nds that their business during the last
wear have not been OF much profit. The oper-
atiyes, for the most part have laid up but lit
tie money. They have not sustained their ex-
pense in the rates of the reduction of pay
The carriage manufactures have stocked quite
a sum of money and have found quick sales
They have built cheaper kind of work than
heretofore. For the last year the breweriss
have had good demand for their ale, and find
the better article they make, greater is the de-
mand. There has been quite fall in the
price of stock they use, and still they forget
to fall in the price of lbeer.
Bakers are selling bread 25 per cent. lower
than in yeur city. STEVE.
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The total number of railroad oiiis urec.S
applicable to Colorado and Neoraska Is e'sn',
proposing the construction OF $3.50 mics oi
railroad, with land grants amounting 70 o.
297 40 acres.
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Dissolution of COpartnership.
THE copartnershp heretofore existing under the
l. firm name OF
CARTER & DRESSER,
is this day dissolved by mutual consent The affairs
Of abe concern will be settled by the firm of DRESS
ER & AVER.
rEe. EZRA CARTER, EsG
AURIN l.. DRESSER.
Portland, Nov II, 1869.
COpartnership Notice.
tI'HE undersigned hersby give notice that they
L have formed copartnership under the firm
name of
DRESSER G AVER, @
And will continue the business of the late firm OF
Carter & Dresser, Booksellers, Stationers &C., at
the old stand, No. 50 Exchange street.
-'A- AURIN l.. DRESSDR,
DAVID NJ. AVER.
Portland, Nov II, 1859. no2Odtf
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Doc SToRY.-Mr Geo. Otis of Lyman being
at Bradford Mass, on the 18th of November,
exchanged dogs with a gentleman in that
town and took the dog he obtained by the ex-
change, home by the way Of Boston. He ar
rived home in the evening and the next morn
ing the dog was missing. As he brought the
dog as far as Kennebunk in the cars, it was
supposed to be impossible that he should find
his way back TO Massachusetts, and it was
concluded that he was lost, but Mr.. Otis soon
after received letter from his former owner,
dated the 25th, announcing the safe arrival of
the sagacious animal and declaring an inten
ton to keep him, regardless of the trade, and
asking what disposition he should make o.
the Lyman dog.
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Clothing and Furnishing Goods.
o. HAWKES. & CO., 2s2 Cong. st. Boys Czothing.)
LEWIS & LEWIS, No. 179 Fore Street.
A. M. SMITH, Cor. Middle and Temple Streets.
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Dissolution !

THE copartnership her etofore existing between D.
w. Brown q Co., is by mutual consent this day
dissolved, Geo. f. Foster having sold his interest to
B. E. Townsend and L. f. Brown the style OF the
be settled by the firm, and all bills due to fs
paid Immediately to the same.
DIV. BROWN,
GE). F. FOSTER.
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The wINE-MAxERs AND WINE-BIBBERs OF
CALINoRNIA-It is little paradoxical, but
still 1t is true, that the people of California
manufacture more native wine and import
more foreign wine than the same population
in any other part of the United States. Either
they drink more than the same number OF Peo-
pie, elsewhere, which is probably true, or tnyy
are saving up their own wine to make akoi,ehIv heh
true. Four wine celiars in San Francisco now
contain $1,000 % gallons Of caiilSrna wine, oss and
nth Ia; sS,sss sS .sse: ss pafFfHs OF Gssn ess
~ oiA ~nohtns ago ~ San Francisco within seventy
@ payne arr af5ivea ,Sa W wine merchants compute that
SsOoo 1%S ooS have been expended on the Pacific
St n tbe purchase of foreign wines WITHIN
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THE DAILY PRESS
BUSINESS DIRECTORY,

We invite the attention of both City and
Country readers to the following list of Port
land BUSINESS HOUSES, which are among
the most reliable establishments in the City.
Advertising Agency.
ATWELL s. CO., 174 Middle Street.
Agricultural Implements 4 Seeds.
SAWYER g. WOODFORD, No. 119 Exchange St.
AuctiOneer.
G. W. HOLMES, No. 327 Congress Street.
Agencies for Sewing Machines.
CHAPLIN & EATON, So Exchange Street, (weed J
W.. S. DYER, 1853, Middle St over H H. Hays.
HOBS & BAKER, 145 Middle St. lover Shaw's.)
Bakers.
W. c. COBB, No. IL Pearl Street.
JOHN b MASTERT0N, % Anderson Street.
Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers.
j. W. BOUCHER & CO., No. 35s Congress Street.
Boots and ShOes-Gents Custom Work.
WALTER BERRY. No. 1O1 Middle Street.
Booksellers and stationers.
HOYT, FOGG & BREED, 90 Middle Street.
BOOk-Binders.
SMALL s. sHACKFORD, No. CO Exchange Street.
Bonnet and Hat BIeachery.
H. E. UNDERWOOD, No. 31O3 Congress Street.
Brush Manufacturers.
D. WHITE s. SON, No. Market Square.
Coal and Wood.
PAUL PRINCE g. SON, foot of Wimot street.
Cabinet Furniture Manufacturers.
THEO. JOHNSON & CO., No. 135 Union Street.
Cabinet Makers.
c. H. BLAKE, Manufacturer of Co6fps and Shop-
Cases, 10 Cross ST. and cor. Temple and Middle SITS.
M. N. BRUINS, 193 Market Square. (SHow CAsES.)
S. S. RICH & SON, 1873 Exchange st. (CoFFINs.)
Carpenters and Builders.
j. M. DOLLEY, No. IT Union Street.
WHITNEY & MEANS. Pearl st, opposite the Park.
Corn, Flour and Groceries.
W. BICKFORD g. CO., Portland st, cor. Green.
Clothing and Furnishing Goods.
o. HAWKES. & CO., 2s2 Cong. st. Boys Czothing.)
LEWIS & LEWIS, No. 179 Fore Street.
A. M. SMITH, Cor. Middle and Temple Streets.
ClOthier and Tailor.
JOSEPH LEVY, No. 101 Federal Street.
Cement Drain Pipe, &c.
Nv. sTOCKWELL s. CO., 2s & 1853 Danforth st.
Confectionery.
L. BRADFORD, No. 1872 Exchange Street.
Dye House.
F.SYMONDS, India St., (the only one in Portland.)
Dentists.
DRS. EVANS s. STROUT Clapp Block, Con. st.
JOSIAH HEALD, No. 1O5 Middle Street.
PIERCE & FERNALD. No. 173 Middle Street.
DIR. W. R. JOHNSON, No, 1871, Free Street.
S. A. PACKARD, Cor. Congress AMI Exchange SITS.
Druggists and ApOthecaries.
CHAS. H. MARK, Congress, corner of North st.
JOHN A. MONTGOMERY, 143 Congress Street.
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MISCELLANEOUS,
N O II &c e!

"E have this day admitted Samuel H. Bracket,
w a partner in the firm OF Sheridan & Grfiihs,
aud will continue the Pastering, StuccO and Mastic
business in all Its branches, under the firm name of
Sheridan. Grifths & Bracket, also have purchased
the stock ana stand OF Jos Wescott q Son. No 1SI
the Commission Business, and W II keep constantly
on hand the best quality of Lime, Cement, Plaster,
Hair &c, We would solicit the former patronage
and that OF the public in general.
JAMES G. SHERIDAN,
JOHN GRIFFITHS,
SAMUEL H. BRACKET.
Portland, December 1st, 1869. q
Having disposed OF our Stock to Messrs. Sheridan,
Grffiths a. Brackett, We would recommend them to
our former patrons. We may be found for the
present at the old stand All parties indebted to us
are requested to call at once and settle.
dc2eOd3m JOSEPH WESCOTT & SON.
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den. Burton, who commands the Mormon
army, admits the gathering Of several thou
sand soldiers in camp near Salt Lake He de-
nies' however, that the object of gathering the
troops is an aggressive one, being intanded
only for the home defence of their govern
ment. Burton will make tour through New
England.
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Dissolution of Partnership.

Il He Partnership heretofore existing between
Drs. E. & G. r. CLARK,
has been dissolved by the death of g. R. Clark.
The undersigned, surviving partner having given
bonds as the law directs is authorized to settle all
the business of the company. All persons having
demands upon the company, are required to exhibit
the same; and all persons indebted to the company
are called upon to make payment to
ELlPHALET CLARK,
239 Congress St.
Portland, Nov. q, 1869. no29-1aw3w*
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MISCELLANEOUS,

THESE BONDS CAN BE REGISTERED
SIX MILLIONS OF DOLLARS PAID-UP STOCK
SUBSCRIPTIONS. No bonds issued on road un-
der construction issue limited to s2O 900 per mile of
road built and in running order, BEING ONLY
ABOUT HALF THE ACTUAL COST. The road is
being built with great economy for cash; 15O Miles
are already completed in the most thorough manner,
equipped and running regular trains; and the whole
line over 400 miles, is expected will be completed
within the ensuing year. 1t is one OF the most i'm
portant roads in the State of New York 1t short
ems the route from New York City to Buffalo 70
miles and to Oswego As miles, it traverses populous
district destitute of other railroad facilities which
must furnish it large and profitable local BUSH
ness and it will be completed at an aggregate cost
tages cannot fail to make it one of the best paying
roads leading from the metropolis, and its First
Mortgage Bonds of the safest securities ever is
sued. All mortgage bonds issued on railroads run
ming from the City of New York are good and the
interest promptly paid, although some of them are
mortgaged for more than double the amount per
mile that the Midland is. Among the bonds now
Offering we know of none equal 10 these For the
investment of trust other funds there is nothing
better; and in exchange for Government Bonds
they give large increase q income, besides capital
izing the premium. They are meeting with rapid
sale, and have been gratifed to find that they
taken chiefly by our most conservative and sagacous
capitalists in exchange for Government securities.
Price par, and accrued interest in currency Crcu-
lars, pamphlets, &C., on hand for distribution.
GEORGE OPDYKE & co,
Bankers, No 25 Nassau-st.
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THE
MathuShek Piano.
The COZIbri Piano.


AND LINEAR BRIDGE.
THE GREAT SOUL IN A SMALL BODY.
Only four feet ten inches long, two feet ten inches
highest prize over all full sized Pianos at the great
Fair OF the American Institute. October 1867 for its
great power and sweetness OF tone. The great end
SO long sought for is at last attained in the Calibri
This Piano can pass through any ordinary doorway
without removing legs or pedals.
The Orchestral Piamo.
Usual size, Square, aoith Eq,alizing Scale and
Linear Bridge.)
This instrument took the highest prize over all
other pianos at the Fair OF the Illinois State Agli-
cultural Society in 1s6S. By its construction the
possible capacity, producing much greater power,
and higher degree of excellence than has be-
fore been attained. By the use of this invaluable
discovery the common sized Square Piano is equal
to the ordinary Concert Grand. Its deep organ
bass, rich and soul inspiring middle tones, with a
TREBLE that tor the first time sings, having silvery
sweetness to the highest note, elevates the true
standard of excellence that its superior qualities
cannot be measured by any former criterion.
A distinguished artist, while interpreting one of
those sublime "Adagios'' of Beethoven on our Or
ehestral, said, in deep emotion: Dams ce ton
pathet'que, on entends les idrmes de la mosique.
lin this pathetic tone hear the tears of music fa
Touched by skful hand, it can be made to re-
spond to every emotion OF the SOUL
SAMUEL f. COBB is agent tor them, call and
see them, NO. Vt Exchange st. Tr&S1mo*
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Notice.

Notice.
The undersigned will contiune the LUMBER
BUSINESS at the old place, and will keep constant
ly on hand Ship Knees and all kinds OF Lumber at
the lowest prices. ID. w. BROWN,
B. +. TOWNSEND,
b. l.. F. BROWN.
Portland. Dec. l. 1869. dec2d3w
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CHAPTER III.

The Autumn, with its golden fruits, and
golden tints, had come, and the yellow
leaves were already strewing the paths with
a mantle Of gold.
The old year was preparing to die, and
was laying its armor down for the advent OF
the new. The rich drapery of green that
had covered the forest, was slowly fading
before the frosts Of the long Autumnal
nights still the love in the hearts Of How
ard and Ellen was warm and bright as on
the delightful summer evenings when their
affections we're mutually interchanged.
They had been betrothed for some time,
and were looking forward to the first day Of
the new year, as the one which should cele-
brate their nuptialls, and usher in the wed
ding morn.
They had not, a. yet, communicated their
intentions to the father of Ellen; but were
waiting fit time and opportunity. He did
not ask his daughter any questions but the
merry twinkle Of his bright eye. told that
he had surmised the true state Of affairs.
1t was what he had wished for. since
his acquaintance with Howard The young
man was poor-tut what care he fc. :. mat
Had he he not property for both? He could
then live with his children, and smoothly
travel along the down. hill-road Of lifes de-
cline.
The old man would dream on longer thar
| before, with his eyes half-closed, and the
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Ks1rr1so MAcHInNSn: They have an ex-
traordinary association of ladies in Clyde,
Ohio, called knitting Machine" which
without warning marches into billiard or
drinking saloon, takes possession Of the seats
and quietly settles down to knitting. Last
Saturday night the ladies Of Clyde met at
sWaldridge's Billiard ROOM, and at once com
mencea knitting. Tie usual business Of the
place was of course stopped until the men
present went to smoking furiously, when the
ladies were obliged, after q time, to leaye.
.sWsaGranger's saloon was also visited;
:but the proprietor refused to furnish the ma
terlals, saying the women were welcome to
the .uselof the saloon if they wantedlit! The
feminine proposition is, ifto knit all liquor
iseilers.oat of town. "ailssag5s 81 eijnies
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T UMBER, LUMBER. ~
R. H. Bell and c. R. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest of 7. B. Cauthorn
in the sSteam Saw Mill'' of Hughes Cauthorn,
and having formed partnership with Mr.. e.
Hughes, will continue the Lumber business at
their Lumber Yard on the Va. q. R. R., near
Milboro Depot.
Are prepared to furnish Lumber in any guam
tity, and at reasonable prices.
Letters on business or orders should be ad
dressed to HUGHES ",
Cady's Tunnel P. O.,
May 4th 1868. Bath Co., Va.
I take this method of returning my thanks to
the public for their kind and liberal patronage,
and bespeak continuance of the same towards
the above firm Mr.. G. P. Hughes is hereby
authorized to settle up the business of the late
firm of Hughes h Cauthorn.
- 7. B. CAUTHORN.
n,ovl6th 1877 "a
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APRIL 40,

While they were yet speaking, the ser
want announced Mr.. Evans. He had come
to perfect his arrangements, and to take NJ
his abode with them. .,sae.,s, t,.-
II am glad to see you, again, said Mr.
Clayville, rising. and taking the extended
hand Of the new conner. -,s t5.
! 'sMr Evans, this is my daughter, Ellen,
he continued, turned and introducing him tc
his child, ,,.,u ,s.a... s7s,.
Ellen welcomed him with sweet smile,
although but short time before she had
declared, that she would not like him. In
fact, she had nearly forgotten that she had
said so and was half-uying toforget 1t alto
gcther.
The new teacher was between twenty and
twenty-five years Of age, rather slim, hut
gracefully proportional, with deep. earnest
eyes, and an intelligent look stamped on his
finely formed features.
He was dressed plainly, though neatly;
and his hat, though not in the extreme OF
the latest fashion, was nevertheless carefully
brushed, and presented glossy appear
ance q Jlt >}lI'j} ~ .tb4s
More than all this, there was nobleness
visible in all of his actions and words, this
is seldom found beneath SO plain an exte-
rior 1t was seen in the manly bearing, the
closed lips and sparkling eye. j i1l
Ellen was completely captivated with
Howard Evans general appearance, and
was surprised at his lofty dignity and polish
ed manners. And at the tea-table she could
not but notice his perfect ease and manifold
accomplishments. There was such nigh
soued superiority in his address, that her
feelings of hate soon gave way to those Of I re-
spect. \ E. .klH, #E,If#A.5
As Ellen babe her father the parting
goodnight she said with a quiet smile-'I
am afraid that I cannot hate Mr. Evans
he is 50 superior in mind and heart
Mr., Clayville smiled in return, and babe
her happy good night. u MEANWHILE as
they are pleasantly ascending the stairway
Of dreams, we will cut the leaves of the next
chapter. an azo31 lsis ay.5los .8
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IMPORTANT TO MERCHANTS.
Who'll ES4LE5RBTAIL,
CHINA, GLASS & WHITE GRANITE WAR
m

AT CHINA HALL.
The subscribers are now receiving the largest
stock of WARE ever seen in Staunton and they
are now prepared to make the following PROPOSE
tion to merchants, viz:
We can and will sell the best White Granite
Ware at precisely Baltimore prices, with freight
adde
We will only name the prices of some leading
articles.
The best White Granite Handle Teas at 80 cts.
per set the identical goods you have to pay IS
esnts for at regular jobbing houses in Baltimore
Breakfast, Tea, and Dining Plates at from one
dollar twenty-five, to one dollar seventy-fve cts.
per Dozen This is the best Granite Ware made.
= Covered Dishes, Ewers, Basins, Dishes, Pitch
ers, Tureens, Sauce Boats, Pickles. Buffers &c.
We are willing to take the invoice Of any Job
bing house. and duplicate the bill at 10 per cent.
advance, which we think is about the expenses
incurred in shipping to Staurton.
~ In retailing we can sell nearly all KINDS
Of Ware ut 40 per cent, lower than before the
War, taking the price of gold as basis.
We have made arrangements to receive large
additions to our stock every week, AND are de-
tsrmined to supply any demand made upon US
and at wonderfully low prices. Our motto IS
'Quick Sales and Short Prohts.o
. npr24-tf
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A few years since, a man well, known in
New York socie:y--not young. and who
could not dance, was sitting at 4 party, near
young lady, and watching the IMAGES of.l,a
"German y. He turned ,to3hers sskno Ing 9,
her well, and said Il w;s i 4 YOU would let
me NM y. my arm around your Waist.29,.. Of
course she looked at, him In aaazement.
eeOh," said he t'you know [ can't dance,
but I don't see the difference. AL these
young men have their arms about the, girls
waists, and why should snotsI have, the-sane
privilege, though I sit still?" That mans
head is level.
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The Salt Lake Reporter says: We never
could understand a why Brigham Young
should take the eagle for bis emblem en-, 4 That '
royal bird is q strict alaonogamist; he has one
mate and is noted for his faithfulness to her,
defending her even with his life, Now if
Brigham had chosen the rooster we could
see the point at once. We. venture ro sug-
gest the change even now.