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The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
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PORTLAND, SAoo & PORTSMOUTH RArLsoAp.-
Feb. 2s-2 car oils, do iron, do boards, 2 do old
rails, do granite, do marble, IA green hides 3
stoves 6 bds. castings SO bales cloth, car lumber
so bdls. fish, 800 wool skins, machine, 1855 boxes
bbls. and pkgs.; bale hides.
PORTLAND & KENNEBEc RAILRoAD-Feb 22-.
16 bbls. beans, tubs butter, cars shingles do
box Shocks do slaves, 143 doors, bdl glazed SASH
20 curtain sticks, car sheep, cask poultry 10
boxes axes, half cars CATTLE Al pkgs. sundres %
cars freight for Boston.
PORTLAND & ROCHESTER, RAILRoAD-Feb. %
l car boxes, do heads, do ship plank, do ship
timber do paper and rags, cases clothing, bales
wool, % bbls., 81 cans milk. sundry packages: !.
do mdse., 8 empty bbls., cases clothing, scale,
sofa, "a cans milk, sundry pkgs.
STEAMER FOREST CITY, From BosToN-Feb. 81
AZ bags sumac, 18 sheets iron "a sheets "copper" 20
casks nails, 10 beams warp, 80 pumps, veocipedes,
25 pkg.. spring BEDS hhds sugar, 25 bbls do, is
bdls chain stock, 30 bdls paper, s1eighs, piano,
120 pkgs mdse. to order for Canada and up country
90 crates churns, 20 bales domestics, 10 bds iron 81
bars do 10 bales WOOL "a rolls leather 2s bdls spokes
81 do rims, 100 pkgs. mdse. to order.
STEAMER MONTREAL, FROM BosToN-Feb. 23-
piano, boxes ,obacco, 18 empty oil bbls 10 bbls.
liquor, IT cases dry goods 28 wheels pkgs spokes,
plates iron, u = boxes fresh hsh 70 nrkins lard
for Canada and up country 1872 empty bbls, 20 bags
WOOL rolls leather, casks oil, Z bdls spokes, 8
pieces MARBLE So plates iron bbs oysters 80 bales
| hides, 30 pkgs. mdse. to order.
STEAMER CHESAPEAKE, FROM NEW YORK, Feb.
21-14 pianos, 30 bales oakum, 96 do cotton, 18 do
rags. III do wool 10 casks bleaching powders, do
prunes, 28 bbls dried fruit, so do whiting 81 bds.
paper, 1s1 do do hangngs, 33 rolls leather III hall
chests tea 2S0 boxes n 100 do SOAP 1875 kegs spikes
10 bds wheels 10 bbls oil, II bbs. glass ware, 100
dry hides 81 green do 80 hhds sugar. 10 bbls BRINE
stone 100 boxes raising 80 kegs soda 80 bags gras,
Seed bales burlsps, 80 tobacco 20 half boxe.
do 20 cases oysters, 10 bars iron 16 bdls do 12 do
STEEL 10 casks dry lead 20 bbs. paint 100 pkgs sun
dries.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

The Christian Mirror instead of giving
brief, direct and simple answer to our query
about the case where the author of CHRISTIAN
ity merely protected society from Criminal by
reforming her, thus uniting in a single act the
two legitimate and authorized elements of
what is called Punishment, gives the two COL
umn exegesis of the passage which we depre-
Gated. Wisdom is darkensd by the many
words of our contemporary and by its special
pleading. The Saviour seems to have assum-
ed jurisdiction Of the case of the woman taken
in adultery, notwithstanding the Mirrors de-
nial. Under the criminal code which He re-
pealed, the punishment for this offence was
death by stoning, and He availed himself of
this occasion to call attention in the most i'm
pressive manner to the absurdity and injustice
of vindictive punishments instead of those
which are reformatory and protective. His
simple word was sufficient to do all that man |
may properly do with reference to criminals
Men whose means of consumating their pur-
poses are extremely limited are compelled to
resort to rude means Of enforcing their decis-
ions, such as fines, imprisonment and other
methods of discipline.
The effort made by the Mirror and other
journals, both secular and religious, to con-
found desire to eliminate the element of ven
geance from punishment with purpose to al
low criminals to prey upon society with impu- |
nifty is one of the most reckless pieces of So
phistry that ever was called to the aid of "a |
relic of barbarism." The position of the advo- |
Gates of the abolition of the death penalty on |
this point is that society may and must protect |
itaQlf hu fha naa Of MAJ mi
even the death penalty itself, whatever wrongs
it may itself have inflicted upon any of the
individuals who disobey its laws They then
proUe that the death penalty is at the present
not only useless, but absolutely harmful, con-
sidered in reference to the very purpose it is |
designed to effect. 1t is wicked cause that |
demands the support of constant and reiterated |
Misrepresentation.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

SCHOOL COMMTTEE.-Att the regular meet
ing of the School Committee Monday evening.
resolution was passed raising the salaries OF
the Principals of the Boys Grammar Schools
and of the North School, from 81 400 to 81, 900,
from and after Sept. 7th, 1868; and the salary
of the Principal of the intermediate School,
from the same date, from 1000 to 81 200; and
the salary OF the Assistant Mistress of the High
School from $3.50 to $500.
Another resolution, reported from the SUBJ
committee as follows, was passed:
Resolved, That the salaries of teachers in the
Girls Grammar and Primary Schools in the
city ought to be raised, commencing April 1st,
1869, to sans not less than hereafter mention
ed, viz: Principals of Girls Grammar Schools,
800; 1st Assistants in the same, $500; other
Assistants in the same, $475; Principals of
Primary Schools, $500; Assistants in the same,
$400. And that the further consideration OF
the subject of salaries, including that of the
High School, be referred to the next Board of
School Committee.
The resolutions were passed by yea and nay
vote.
The Executive Committee was authorized to
provide an additional room for Primary School
No. 4, on Casco street.
The committee on the North School were
authorised to temporarily employ Miss Helen
Gratis as Assistant Principal of the North
School.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
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The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

THE PORTLAND LIGHT INFANTRY.-City
Hall was filled to overflowing Monday even
ing with the elite of our city to witness the
new drill in Uptons tactics, and the other at
fractions of the programme. We noticed Gen.
Beal of Norway, Gen. White of Bangor and
quite number of military gentlemen from
abroad, who came to see the new drill.
About eight O'Clock the Portland Band
struck up lively march and the Infantry in
their SPLENDID uniform marched in and went
through the company evolutions in beautiful
order. The ease and gracefullness, of every
maneuvre was remarkable, and the audience
showed their delight and admiration by con-
tinued applause. The changes from column
of fours to line of battle, the march in advance
and retreat, and particularly the single rank
drill, were almost like clock work, SO perfect
was the time, and showed to advantage the
superiority of the new tactics recommended
by Gen. Grant.
The velocipede part of the performance was
good. The machine was from the mandatory
of Messrs. G. P. Kimball and Larkin. The
rider displayed his dexterity in manner that
must have been acquired only with considsra-
BILE practice.
The "School of the Soldier" was the next in
order and although more difficult, reflected
credit on the Company. The manual of arms
by command, was good, but could be slightly
improved by more practice on the part of few
Some thirty members were then formed fsz
drill in the manual without command. and per.
formed their part splendidly. To an ordinary
observer. this silent drill, SO called, appears
easy, but it requires much patient practice
Four members were placed back to back, where
neither could see the other, yet they went
through every motion like one man. This par
of the programme though unnamed, was the
browning success of the whole. The p. L.
have been organized but few months, bu
Monday evenings drill showed remarkable
proficiency. At the close of the drill som,
three hundred couple joined in the macy dane
which was kept up until one o'clock.
The entire entertainment was perfect sue
cess, and must have netted handsome sum TO
the Infantry. We hope to see this entertain
ment repeated, SO that all onr city readers maj
have an opportunity to go.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
DOMESTIC PORTS.

DORNA <<S \ ~ Ohl -
NEW ORLEANs-Ar 10th, barque Eva H Fisk,
Toowed to sea 18th, ships Moses Day. and Lathly
Rich; sch Geo Pierce.
Ar 18th. barque Blanche How, Ingersoll, N York; ;
brig Eliza Stevens, Phinney. Boston,
Ar 18th, brig Maty Rowland, Rowland, Boston;
sch Georgia Todd Todd. Cardenas.
Cid 10th, ship Gertrude, Doane, Liverpool; 17th,
barque A Kennedy. Hohses. Liverpool.
MOBILE-Cld 18th, sch John Crooker, Hodgdon,
PENSACoLA-Ar 9Th, brigs Hattie, Grant, Car
denas; @ RpseyeIt ,t Ear Farnsworth, Galveston.
SAyANNAH-Cld 10th, ship Crescent City. Cole
field Liverpool; brig HELEN Maria, Hoxe, for New
Sid 18th, sch w Elwell. Giles. Portland.
Passed by 1st, sch j Marshall, Ior up river to
load for Bath.
CHARLEsToN-Cld 18th, sch Nellie Carr, Snow
Cid 18th, sch Gertie Lewis, Hodgdon, Baltimore
Sid 2lst, sch Maryland, johnson, Baltimore.
WILMINGToN-Ar 18th. sch Nellie Bell, Pitcher
RlGHMoND-Ar Goth, sch Francis Hatch, Greg
nNoRFoLK.7Ar nth inst, sch Queen OF the Fleet
Brewer, New York.
Cid 18th. ship Southern Rights, Williams, Liver
BALTIMoRE-Ar goth, ship Amity, Merrill. from
Boston. N-
Ar goth, sch Mary Chiffon, King. Portland.
AZ AT zls., na sen warren, Pickering, New York
Campbell, Torrey, Savannah; IN Emersonl noIr Svn0
EllsTorthi pWS, y yvepa, Eaton, Portland. D''i'
St Msrtns; schs N Z Long, HARDY. Matanzas,. Ss
Newburyport. N' -"'
Ar 10Th, sch Southemer. Darling. Portland.
ar list barque Brunswick Dixon Palermo "a ds
NEM fOkk-Ar goth, ship Am Union, Grant,
,!:ondon; oaraues Reunion. Dunbar. Cardenas; La
uinla Davis, do days: brig Havana. Bennis from
havana; schs Palos, Shackford Cabairien
- Also ar 10th, barque Sarepta. Minott Havana wa
Nassau, MP; schs w Maitland Leighton, ana DO
sah Whitehouse. Jones, Charleston
Ar 2ist, schs Red Jacket, Averil, Elizabethport
for Boston; City Point Fisher, Portland; Amelia,
Ellems Providence; Vulcan, Small, New Haven for
Newark.
Ar ped, barque Courser, Dickey, Shanghae; brig
Emma II Hail. Blanchard, Sagua.
cid 2Oth ships Camilla, Humphrey, for Genoa; st
Joseph Marshall. San Francisco; barque Sarah Ho.
bart erosion, Matanzas; Carrie Long, Park, do;
bries Maria White, Bryant Barbados; 1sola, Bow.
dem Cardenas; schs David Babcock, Colcord, Carde-
mas: Amelia, Post, Boston.
NEW HAYEN--Ar goth, sebs Jos Fish, Turner,
and l. & M Knowles, Clements, Jacksonville.
Cid 2Oth schs Fred Spoford, Turner Jacksonville:
Nellie Chase. Hamilton, New York.
NEWPORT-Ar 18th, schs Talma, Underwood
Portland for Virginia. ~-'SS'
Ar goth, sch Il Prescott, Freeman, Portland for
New York. ~
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

FRE.-The alarm from Box Is last evening,
was caused by the burning of the residence of
Rev. Mr.. Hayslstt, the pastor of the Mountfort
Street (eolored) Methodist Church, close by
that edifice. 1t was an old building that had
been moved to it's present location some time
ago, was two stories in height, and had been
fitted up for o dwelling house. 1t was very
old and dry and burned rapidly, and we under
stood only trunk was saved. Rev. Mr.. Hays
lett was absent from homo at the time of the
fire, and we therefore do not know the exact
loss, bat we should not set it very high. Two
boys were left in charge in his absence.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

HOMICIDE AT WEsTFIELD, MAss.-The
greatest excitement prevails in the town of
Westfeld, Mass, on account of the shooting
of young man named Bell by officer Tyler
on Sunday. Bell and other young men be-
longing to the cigar-makers' union had COM
mitted an assault upon man who does not
belong to the union and the homicide occurred
in the endeavor to arrest them. The feud be-
tween the sunion" and "anti-union" work.
men has been so aggravated by the affair that
riot is apprehsnded. The papers justify the
act of the officer in shooting Bell, who was re-
peatedly warned that he would be shot if he
did not surrender
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
Bangor Correspondence.

BANGOR, Feb 20, 1862
To the Editor Of the Press;
The velecipeds fever is now having its run
here, and old and young are being infected
with the desire TO ride this singular machine.
On several occasions some bold rider has
appeared upon the sidewalks creating quite a
sensation. Planchettes are nowhere for the
present, and can be bought at discount or
exchanged for velocipedes at the moderate
rate of about thousand for one. Still plan
chettes will make good kindling wood, as also
will velocipedes hereafter.
THE TRIAL OF CLEVELAND
for the murder of Warren George has been in
progress for last three days. The trial excitss
deep interest in the community here, and
the court room has been constantly crowd.
ed with eager listeners to the evidence Chief
Justice Appleton presides over the court, and
rules promptly and clearly upon the MANY
difficult points as to testimony that arise The
evidence for the prosecution is now out. 1t
has been ELECTED carefully and all the wit
nesses have been subjected to a scorching
cross-examination by Mr.. Knowles, counsel
for the defence. The testimony is all crcum-
stantial, but is very strong against the prison.
er. 1t is not known as yet what the nature of
tho defence will be-
The prisoner is perfectly calm, cool and self
possessed though he watches the progress of
the trial with intent interest.
He is neatly dressed, and keeps cleanly
shaved except that he wears very neat light
moustache has his hair neatly cut and combed
He is light complexioned, has light blue eye
and is rather feminine in his appearance.
OUR MUNICIPAL ELECTION
is beginning to occasion some talk as the time
A. D. Manson does not desire denomination
to the Office of Mayor, partly on account of
poor health and partly on account of his own
private business. Did he SO wish he would
probably be renominated without opposition.
As it is there will undoubtedly be some new
man nominated and elected
Several names of prominent citizens are al
ready mentioned, among which are those of
Judge Humphrey, S.. p. Bradbury, Esq, s. G.
Hatch. ESQ.,, and Hon. D. Prentiss, any Of
whom would fill the position with honor
They are all men of energy and sound judge
ment as well az experience in business. The
choice may fall upon one OF these gentlemen
or some one else of our respected citizens may
receive the honor. Municipal favor is rather
nckie and uncertain here as to who shall bs
CHOSEN chief magistrate of our city, and does
not generally Indicate upon whom the honor
is to be conferred till within dav or two of
the nomination. n.,m.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

Mrs. MANCHESTER, now at the United States
Hotel, astonishes all by her wonderful success
in curing diseases. The facility with which
she raises the prostrate frame, invigorates it
with new life, and charms it with bright hope,
is the mystery and admiration OF the day. Her
method of examination, her deep insight into
disease, he profound knowledge of the naateria
naedica, are all proverbial. Where others prac-
tics at hap-hazard and in the dark, she seems
to tread in the light of certainty, and as con-
sequence conquers disease. All should con-
sult her who wish for speeds cure and thor
ough advice, for Mrs. Manchester has had the
most remarkable and gratifying success.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

We had the pleasure of hearing the men,
bers of the Portland Musical Association per-
form Me ndelssohn's "Hymn of Praise" last
Monday evening at the residence of John
Shaw. There were some thirty members pres
ent on the occasion, and we confess the per-
formance of this grand musical composition
far exceeded our expectations There are
many passages in the vocal parts of this Hymn
difficult of execution, but they were well
mastered and sung in good tune, time and
taste. The instrumental parts, too, were we'll
rendered. We are glad to know that we have
an association Of musicians who are not afraid
to attack such formidable compositions of the
masters. To be able to render such music in
good style is an accomplishment much to be
desired, and must afford great pleasure to the
performers. It affords them one source of
happiness which is not open to many others
The moral force which such music as this
Hymn of Praise imparts, and the refinement
Which is sure to follow in its train, are among
its most noble characteristics.
We say then, to these members of the Port
land Musical Association, let your motto be
excelsior. The celebrated Ruskin tells us what
IAN educated man or woman ought to know.
He says; "First, they ought to know where
they are, what kind of world they have got
into; how large it is, what it is made of, and
what may be made of it. Secondly, where
they are going, what chances or reports there
are of another world besides this, and what
seems to be the nature of that other world.
Thirdly, what they had best do under the cir
cumstances; what arc the present state and
wants of mankind, and what are the readiest
means in their power of attaining happiness
and diffusing it. Those who dom. know these
things, or are not ready tol do what they know
they ought, are uneducated, although they
could talk all the tongues of Babel" We
can safely add that one ready method of at
tanning happiness and diffusing it, is found in
the cultivation and practice of such music as
Mendelssohn has given to the world in this
Hymn, or such as Haydn has given in his
Oratorio of the Creation which we hope to
hear before the bsds of the trees have burst
Into leaves
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

WAsHINGToN's BuRTHDAY.-The celebration
of the birthday of the "Father of his Country
was not attended by any extended demonstra-
tions on the part of the City Goverpmsnt or
private citizens. A salute was fred at noon
and the bells rung; the ppsne-and many of
the private-buildings, together with the ship
ping in the harbor, displayed their flags The
greatest interest taken in the day was evineed
by the boys If anybody had previously be-
lieved that he days of young America had be-
come thing of the past they were wofully de-
ceived. From the last stroke OF midnight on
Sunday to late in the evening of Monday the
toot-soot OF the horns fell upon the ear. 1t
seemed as if the forbidding of the bonfires had
inspired the youth of Portland to make up for
the loss by doing double duty on their tin
horns And they did it. Horns of all shapes
and sizes, of every conceivable tone, from the
faint squeak of penny whistle to the deep
bass of the bassoon, made dire discord over
the city. Sometimes they united in chari-
vari concert and at another event it alone"
With all due regard for the boys enjoyment
we never felt more keenly the Inappropriate
ness of the line
"Whsn Music, heavenly maid, was young"
Perhaps though the poet referred particu-
larly to the girls.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

THE LEGISLATURE is making some progress
as the session draws toward close. The "rail-
road wars" however, occupy the time and at
tention of members to an alarming extent. A
railroad corporation can bring so heavy lobby
into the field as to compel members to give
them a careful and protracted hearing
The liquor bill referred to in our dispatches
will, if it passes enable one person to make a
complaint against sellers instead Of requiring
three as at present 1t also authorizes officers
to make seizures without warrant.
The reciprocity resolution reported by the
Committee on Federal Relations will prove
satisfactory to the friends of that measure.
1t is rumored that if the Legislature passes
a constabulary law, Gov. Chamberlain will
veto it. This will certainly be ignoring Massa-
chusetts precedents, which are usually so po-
tent at our State capital, for Gov. Bullock ve-
toed and killed the law passed last winter to
abolish the State police force.
The discussion of the capital punishment
question continues. Yesterday Mr.. Plummer,
the eloquent young member from Dexter,
made speech against the death penalty.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

SOLDIERS EXCURSION TO WAsHINGTON.-
The excursion of the Soldiers and Sailors to
Washington to witness the inaugural ceremo-
nies will undoubtedly be largely attended
The Maine and Massachusetts, delegations will
meet at a rendezvous in Boston on the after
noon of Tuesday, March I'd, and the whole
party will leave for Washington Tuesday
evening. Tickets for the excursion from Bos-
ton to Washington and return including an
opportunity to spread hlanket and take q
ssnooze" in hall in Washington, seventeen
dollars, which will be good for going on the
regular trains on the I'd and Sd, and for re-
turning on the 9TH, 9th, 7th and 9Th, from New
York to Boston. The sale of tickets will not
be restricted to soldiers. An effort is being
made-which will undoubtedlybe successful
to obtain reduced fare on the railroads in
Maine, and on the Eastern ant Boston and
Maine Railroads. Tickets for he excursion
can be obtained only of the committee having
the matter in charge, of which III. A. Shorey,
of Bath, is the member from this state.-Bath
Times.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
Mr. Drummond Accep,s.

The following is Mr.. Drummonds reply to
the official notification of his nomipation for
Mayor:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.,
Augusta, Feb'y %, 1869.
NJ A. Blanchard, Esq, Chairman, and Chas NJ
Rice, Esq, Secretary, of Republican City Com
nnittee of Portland
GENTLEMEN:-Ih have just received your fa-
vor of the twentieth instant, informing me Of
my nomination as the Republican candidate
for Mayor of our city for the ensuing year.
1 accept it with a high appreciation Of the
manner by my fellow-citizens; and, if elected
1 will use my best efforts for the faithful dis
charge of the duties of the Office.
Yours truly,
JOSIAH III. DRUlGMoND.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

Col. r. j. Hinton, the Washington corrs,-
pondent of the Worcester, Spy, is said to b.v.
the inside track for the Office of Register ~
Wills for the District Of Columbia, which 4.
worth $4,000 per annum.
The New Hampshire Republicans expect to
have four or five thousand majority at the
election which takes place on the 9th of March.
Last spring Harriman's majority was 1000, but
the vote will be much lighter this year.
San Francisco has had grand wedding
the bride being the daughter of merchant
known as the"Grain King" and the groom the
son of leading physician. The trousseau cost
$4,000, and the presents, besides $150Ooo
from the father, were valued at $4,000. Fine
clothes were abundant.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

The VETO OF THE COPPER TARFF.-surely
nothing in Johnson's administration becomes
him like the leaving of it. He has vetoed the
copper tariff bill and probably killed it as there
by il did not pass Congress by two-thirds vote.
The reasons given by the President for his ac-
ton iu the premises are excellent He says
that the duties imposed by the bill would prove
prohibitory and therefore result in decrease
of revenue. The bill would destroy the business
of smelling copper ore, enhance the price Of
blue vitriol 20 per cent. and give the shipping
interest another severe blow without after all
mucn helping the Lake Superior copper mo-
nopohsts in whose supposed interest the meas
ure is urged.