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The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

INoUEsT.-The coroner's jury, in the case
reported yesterday morning as one of supposed
infanticide, that "the child was born alive at
house on Oxford street, and came to its death
by being thrcwr into the vault by Eta Smith,"
Eta Smith is the mother of the child and is
now at the workhouse.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

IT is said that Calisaya Bark has a peculiar
effect upon the liver, and guards the system
against diseases by exposure and irregular
diet 1t is conceded that the great success of
the wonderful Plantation Bitters, which, pre-
vious to our late unhappy difficulties, was
found in most Southern homes, was owing to
the extract of Calisaya Bark which it con-
taiped as one of the principal ingredients. In
confirmation of this we have heard one of our
distinguished physicians re mark, that when
ever he felt unwell from ordinary dietetic or
atmospheric causes, he invariably relieved
himself by Plantation Bitters. We speak ad-
vissdly when we say that we know it to be the
best and most popular medicine in the world.
MAGNOLIA WATER. Superior to the best
imported German Cologne, and sold at half
he price. feb13eod1w&w
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Notice.

The Republlcans.ot Falmouth win meet at the
Town House, in said town, on Saturday, goth inst,
at 4 s'clock, to nominate Town Officers.
ie1SsEtd Per Order Town Comm.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

THERE viii be social reunion at the rooms
of the Portland Young Mems Christian Asso
citation this Thursday evening. All friends
of the Association are cordially invited. Mu-
sig, literary and other exercises may be ex-
pected
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

DARING RoBBERY.-Tuesday night, about 12
o'clock, most daring robbery was perpetrated
at the furnishing goods store of ONeil w.
Robinson, on Congress street, near the corner
Of Centre street. A sociable of the LIGHT In
fantry was going on at the time in Lancaster
Hall, and the dedication of the Blues Armory
in Market Hail. both close at hand, and with
people passing in and cut. of both assemblies.
Two well known citizens were passing on the
other side of the street, by the Preble House,
at the time and heard the breaking of glass,
but supposed it was done by some parties who
were beely and gave no further thought to the
circumstance. This makes five stores that
have been entered within two or three DAYS.
At one they got food, at another boots and
shoes, at this one wearing apparel and some
scrip, and what branch of business will be ia
vored next Is known only to themselves. So
far they seem to be having it all their own way.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

THERE are no complaints so common as
Throat and Lung affections, none so danger
Gus; and there is no remedy that will remove
them SO readilyand effectually as DR.. Morse's
Cold Medicated Inhalations, 73 Free St.
Feb 13-eodsN1w
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

CUMBERLAND MLLs.-The levee given at
the vestry of the new Union Church at the
growing locality of Cumberland Mills, for the
benefit of the church, netted the pretty little
sum of $3.50. Mr.. Pelham is the architect of
this church which, we learn, will coon be ded-
ieated
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

The Advertiser says summer birds have been
seen in the neighborhocd of late. At an up
town store they are very much annoyed by
MOSQUITOES
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

gBF First Page To-Day-Trade with Cana
da, How the Great West Regards Reciproci-
ty; Ben. Wade on the Butler Row: Suspen-
sion Bridges; Progress of the European and
North American Railroad; Congress in the
Part of Xerxes; Gen. Butler on Military Com
missions; Varieties.
Fourth Page Chivalrous Southrons; An
Interesting Relic; A Case for the Charitable.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

COME TO GRMF.-The Advertiser states that
Capt. Pierce, master OF ship Southern Eagle OF
Boston, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Ad-
ans on board the steamship North American,
on her arrival this morning, charged with
fraud for neglecting to account to the owners
Of the ship for any of her earnings. The ar
rest wss on civil process, damages laid at
$4,000 The writ was issued by Davis &
Drummond.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

THAT SHEET Music at Paine's is going off
fast and if not applied for soon will be all gone
But few days remains to secure what is
left
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

For twenty days you can buy furs, robes,
hats, caps, &C., &C., without regard to cost at
McCallar's Casco Bank block. Call and ex-
anime. ian26dtf
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

JANUARY TERM-wALToN. j., PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-Eben Steele VS.. John B. Leathe ct
al. To settle line. Argued to-day. Charge to be
given Thursday morning.
Davis & Drummond. Webb-Srout
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18
PASSENGERS.

In the North American, from Liverpool-Thomas
Perrin. John Macdonald. Mai Fendall, ID hamil-
ton, Capt Wylie, Mr. Sutherland, Capt Pierce, vile
and child, Mr. and Mrs W r Mearus, and three
children. Thos Stockdall, George McCrum, Edw Me-
Crum, Mr. Denny, and As others in the steeraee
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

SEwERAGE.-From the report on drains and
sewers submitted to the Mayor and Board of
Aldermen, Tuesday night, by Chas. R. Good
ell, Superintendent of Sewers, we gather the
following statistics of last years operations:
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

Our FIVE YEARS OLD stood looking at the
new moon. Silently contemplating it few
minutes, he called to his mother saying, "God
has opened his door little way" B.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

The correspondent of the New York World
who was present at the disinterment OF Booth,
speaks CT him and his fellow conspirators as
victims"
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

ENTERPRIsE.-We were shown on the street
yesterday the first steel hraded rail ever made
in the State of Maine, and the first one, in
which the steel head was welded TO the iron
base by means of the Stevens hux, manufae'
tured anywhere. 1t was great success and is
fine piece of work, and is to be duly accred-
tied to the Portland Rolling Mills.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

Our NEW CITY CHuRcHEs.-We took ad-
vantage of the fine weather yesterday, to visit
the several new churches of different denom-
nations, now in process of erection in our city,
and would note down our observation. The
Baptist Church, situated so finely, opposite Lin
coin Park, and most nelrly completed of any,
we have described at length some time ago.
Second Parish. = The expensive edfice of
the old Second Parish, now building, with
stone front, and brick sides with granite trim
mings, on the corner of Congress Avenue and
Pearl street, diagonally opposite the Park,
will also>be very handsome one when COM
pleted. Workmen are now engaged ip putting
on the finish at the rear end. The labor upon
the vestry-entrance on Pearl street-has been
continued during the winter, aud it has pro-
gressed as far as the putting on of the first
coat of plastering, now pearly dry, and which
will soon be followed by the putty or last coat.
The wood finish is in such state of forward.
ness that it can be put up and painted, and the
vestry finished for occupancy by the first or
middle of April, which it is expected will be
done.
81. Paups.-The now st. Pauls Episcopal
church, on the corner of Locust street, is in as
promising a state as could be expected The
roof was put on last week, and will be slated
this week. One specially of the plan We like,
which is that the high heavy roof is entirely
supported by gothic arches, resting on columns
from the foundation, SO that the walls do not
have to bear that weight, and thereby increase
the risk of their being pressed out. The chan
eel is to be in the front end, aud the church
can be extended back 30 feet, and an aisle add
ed on the Eastern side. We would mention
that Gen. John M. Brown has given the Rose
window, and Mr.. John T. Hull (now in Eu.
rope), the chancel window for the church.
A very tasteful parsonage, of wood. adioin-
ing the church, is finished, and will be dry
enough to allow the Pastor-Rev. N. W. Tay-
lor Root-to remove thereto in fortnight.
Catholic Cathedral.-This large and, intended
to be, magnificent Romanist Cathedral. on
Cumberland street, is approaching completion,
under the direction of Bishop Bacon. The two
coats of plastering are on, and one coat of
paint The ceiling is to be elaborately frescoed.
A temporary tomb, for winter use, has been
built under the grand altar, and perhaps it
may be made permanent place of interment
for privileged ecclesiastical persons connected
with the church. The massive edifce will be
finished next summer. The plans contemplate
another chapel adjoining, on the Western side,
extending, we believe. to franklin street, which
will not be built for some years probably
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

/. G. A. R.-There viii be sociable at Grand
Army Hall, this evening, and good time may
be expected
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18
IMPORTS.

Steamship North American from Liverpool-T65
bars Iron, TO Fben Corey A. bales rags Barring Brcs;
so cases bale mdse, Ex Co; 80 crank Plus 81 slide
oars. Portland Cot cases. j Il Prindle zo balesi
y Bailey; case, T Paddock; cases, Agent "a
hallWayi and mdse tor Boston, and canada.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18
MAINE DENTAL socrErY.-Tbe semi-annua

MAINE DENTAL SocIETY.-The semi annual
meeting of this society was held Tuesday in
one of the rooms in City Hail. DR.. A. X. Gill
more of Bath, the President of the Society oc-
cupied the chair, aud DR.. Flllebrown of Lewis
ton, the Secretary, was also present.
After the transaction Of regular business, and
the admission OF new members, DR.. Leavitt Of
Skowhegan exhibited to the society cast of a
remarkable specimen of morbid anatomy-a
double central incisor
The society then entered upon a discussion
of the best method Of treatilg exposed nerves,
in which Drs. Robertson, Leavitt, johnson,
Bacon, Haley and Fillebrown participated.
At the September meeting at Bath, COM
mittee composed of Drs. Fillebrown, Randall,
Haley, Snell and Bacon, was appointed to
draft bill and present the same to lhe Legis-
lature for enactment, regulating the practice
of dentistry and fixing some standard OF quail
ication for those entering the profession in the
future. DR.. Flllebrown, for the committee, re-
ported draft of bill. After desutory de-
bate it was deemed not expedient to press it
at the present session; so the subject went
over.
Evening Session:-Dr. Bacon, of Portland,
was chosen President pro tenn.
An interesting report was made by DR.. Fill
lebrowp, of Lewiston on the pon-assimilaticn
of food as cause of impaired dentition. The
subject was fuly discussed by Drs. Robertson,
Bacon and others.
vote Of thanks to the City Government for
the use OF The room for the meeting of the So
ciety was passed, AMI the meeting adjourned
to the annual session.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18
MEMORANDA.

The crew of schr Augusta M Gott. from Bangor for
Martinique, were rescued by barque Azella. q om
Boston TOR Smyrna, and landed at Gibralier 2Iih ut
Sch Eliza Staples, toi Harringtonj Coffin, ut New
nork from Jamaica, reports. 4th INST STRUCK on Int
rom 800 to 400 stIokes per hour.
The following Is list OF vessels built at Machias
in 1868 Barque George Annie, $50 TONS BrIgs Ma
ry Leighton. 46 Minnie A smith, $40; Shasta.
3l4. Schs Mary Pennell, 25l: Virginia i9e Hcr,
tensa, 17s; L & M Know,es, III; Abbie ingalls, IFS:
Eliza Staples, 164; Abby II Hodgnan, lS2 Beta,
152; Lookout, 139; Henry. l39, Five Sisters, Is5:
Sinaloa, ls9; Uncle Tom lz2: ID Sawyer, 40; Eva J
Leonard. 1 5; Lizzie Brewster, 90. 1oial. 4lO5.
The iolow0g vessels built at Casiine in 1868:
Brigs Julia L Haskell. 3ij tons Franklin Sponord,
21s Schs Fred spoford, 1853; Augusta M Gott, l52;
Webster Bernard, $50, Louisa Smith, IiS; Carrie
Spotford, s9 Addie Clement, IS. Total tons, 1894.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

SCHLoTTERBECK's BAY SHAMPoouSG LIQUID.
This preparation, for cleansing the scalp, erad-
icating dandruff, &C.. is unsurpassed. 1t opens
the pores of the scalp, gives the natural juices
a free circulation through the hair, which is
thereby strengthened and prevented from fall
ing out. Price 30 cents per bottle. feb1Od2w
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18
MARRIED..

In Weld, Feb:7, Joel wilkins, I'd, and Mary M.
Coburn, OF Weld.
In Leeds Jan %, Foxwell G. Dngley and Miss @.
Augusta Stevens. both OF Greene.
In Weld, FEB. z, clarence B. Collins and Emma j.
Coburn.
In Strong, Jan. %, Robert Fossett and Miss Abbv
s. Winter. ' ADoy
In Palermo, Jan: q. George W. shorey, OF P, and
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

THE QUEENS SPEEcH.-The Queens formal
speech at the opening of the new British Par
lament abounded in glittering generalities.-
In this document, prepared by her Ministers
"hope is expressed that the negotiations with
the United States will place on a firm and du-
-able basis the friendship which should ever
exist between England and America. Her
Royal Majesty is graciousy pleased to ex-
press herself on the Irish question in terms
that are automatically general. She regards
the continued suppression of the writ of habeas
corpus as unnecessary, and concludes her re-.
marks on this subject as follows: Il am per-
suaded that careful regard will be had to the
interests involved and to the welfare of relig-
ion, and that through the application of the
principles of equal justice to the question be-
fore them, parliament will secure the undivid-
ed feeling of the people of Ireland on the side
of loyalty and law, efface the memory of past
contentious, and cherish the sympathies of an
affectionate people"
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18
Warren's Cough Balsam

DOsITIvELY has no superior for all Diseases Of
Il the Throat and Lungs.
No person should be without it. Give it one trial.
Sold by all Druggists.
B. F. BRADBURY, Proprietor.
no5d6msN Bangor.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

BIsMARK TO GRANT.-Soms time since Gen.
Grant sent copy OF Badeau's military history
to Count Bismark. The latter writes in reply
from Berlin as follows:
Dear Sir:-Baron Gerolt has transmitted TO
Inc the copy which you have been kind enough
to ihscribe to me, Of the history of your mni-
tary career. hasten to return you my hearty
tnanks for work which promises me the en-
loyment OF reviewing, in a succinct sha pc,
that gigantic struggle, the varying phases Of
which l did follow at the time with intense
interest. 1t will be permanent source of
qualification and pride to think that l am ow-
ing the volume now open before me to the very
man who took Vicksburg and Richmond
May peace restored by you afford equal scope
to your powers with equal benefit to your
country, and may the present interchange OF
friendly sentiments between us prove good
augury for continuance of those relations so
happily established between America and
Germany.
Believe me, dear sir,
Ever yours, verysincerely,
BISMARK
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18
rur MAnr wAn C1ArMs.-The European

THE MAINE WAR CLAIMs.-The European
&, North American Railroad is likely to reap
the advantage of the appropriation made for
;ts benefit by Maine and Massachusetts, of the
Joint claims of those States against the general
Government. The bill which MIR. Sumner has
pushed through the Senate directs the Secre-
tary of the Treasury to audit the interest ac-
count OF Maine and Massachusetts, for advan-
ces to the United States during the war of
1917, upon the basis that the claims for these
advances belonged, after the separation of the
two States, one-third to Maine and two-thirds
TO Massachusetts, reckoning interest at 6 per
cent. per annum. He is further directed to
deliver to the States of Maine and Massachu-
sets, for the use of the European & North
American Railroad Company, an amount of
bonds of the United States equal to all sums
ascertained to be due to such States, as direct
ed to be audited and fixed by the first section
of this act, which bonds shall be of the denom-
ination of $1,000 each, payable principal and
interest in lawful money Of the United States,
the principal of the bonds being made payable
in thirty years from their date. These bonds
shall be made and issued by the Secretary of
the Treasury in the usual MANNER duly attest
ed, and bearing interest at the rate of per
cent. per annum, payable semi-annually.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

The vel best of berries and grapes are used and
prepared with great by OF the most expert
enced manufacturers ia tine State. The best chem
lists in the country inform that cur Native Wines
are more nourishing and better tor medicinal pur-
poses than most OF the imported wines we get.
R-Agent for BARNas OLD ENGLISH BITrERs,
the Uery best in use. ja30sNtf
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS PURSUANT to call,
which had been made some days ago by the
Democratic Committee, a respectfully sized
audience collected last evening in Mechanics
Hall. to nominate candidate for Mayor. The
settees were not placed very close, and the
asles were of an excellent width, while those
who preferred to remain in the background at
the rear Of the hall were not crowded.
Charles P. Kimball was Chairman of the
meeting, NTH w. II. Hammond and Thomas
Parker for Secretaries Gen. Samuel j. An
derson moved that William L. Putnam ESQ.
be nominated by acclamation, which was done.
Mr.. Putnam brought forward the old story of
extravaganza on the part of the Republican
government, and claimed that if the city were
given over to the Democrats, that the grass
should no longer grow in our streets, and the
wilderness should blossom like unto the rose.'
He trotted out the favorite administration of
the laws policy" and rode it like velocepede.
He made pretty good speech though, consid-
ering the hackneyed arguments. Mr. Putnam
was followed by Gen. Samuel j. Anderson.
We had rather hear the General speak on Og-
densburg than Democracy, any day. After
he had finished calls were made ior Hon. Bion
Bradbury, Joshua T. Emery, James L. Farmer,
and others, but those gentlemen probably
thought that there's no place like home," for
no response was made. The Chairman then
stated he hoped that the audience would take
off their coats, and roll up their sleeves at the
ward caucuses on Saturday night, (by which
we hope that the experimentation of-the
laws-party man did not mean to countenance
violence), at which announcement there was
stampede for the door, and we left.
FLUENTs HALL.-We were 80 fortunate as
to obtain glimpse of this beautiful hall
which is fast approaching completion, yester-
day. We should judge that when it is finish
halls in the county. Even now very good
opinion can be formed of its intended beauty
and capacity. 1t is ninety by sixty feet in
size, is frescoed in the highest style of art and
in most harmonious colors There are two
rows of windows on either side, nine in each
row, with the wall panelled between the up
per and lower windows, so as to give the ap-
pearance of their being connected and form
ing one long window. Thee top OF the upper
windows are semicrcular shaped and orna
mented very handsomely in stucco. There are
nine Corinthian pilasters on either side, and
six at one end and five at the other, besides
one in each correr. A deep, arched recess oc-
cupies the farther end OF the room, with a
carved chestnut balcony in front to be occupi-
ed as an orchestra. The wood finish is light
chestnut, and the hall is attained by wide stair
cases from Congress and Exchange streets
When completed We shall have, together with
City and Congress Halls, three of the hand
soonest halls in the county, and each of the
proper dimensions for all classes of public and
private entertainments and for political meet
ings.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18
GEO. Il. ANDREWS,
Standard Native Wines,

No. 4 Portland, Pier, Portland, Me-,
da In ola
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-18

SPOKEN.
Dec 8 lat 25 s. Ion "a W, ship Orion, 81 days from
Calao for Queenstown.
from Calcutta for Boston. ~
Dec 25 lat3 N, Ion 20 W, ship Annie NJ Small
% days q ON New York tor San Francisco
Jan %, lat 10 N, lon 26 W. ship zephyr tr,m Bos-
ton tor Bombay.
Feb 8. lat ~ ss. don 70 o3 brig Nigretta, from New
York for Cardenas ~
FEB u, of Chincoteague, brig Ida Ray, from St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-04-30

IHk TAX ON BANSBRs AND BeoKERs-Io
tne matter OF the appeal OF Clark, Dodge & 90.
rom an assessment made sy the Assessor O,
the S2d district OF New York, the Commission
er Of Internal Revenue to-day decided As fol-
lows:
LIST That person, firm, or company, hay.
ing place OF business Where credits ara onanad
by the deposit or collection OF money or ,rnr-
rency subject 10 BE- paid or RENTED mon
draft, check, or order, or where money ts al
vanced or loaned on stocks. beuds bullion
hills OF exchange. or promissory notes mn 30,
regarded a a banker or bankers. under s...ti a,
- of The acJ OF June 30. lSs;,. a. amended Iuly
H. l-6G, and as such are liable 20 a tax OF ous
twenty-fourth OF one ptr centum per month
upon their capital employed an the ines, OF
banking, beyond the average amount InvsS, ID
IN United States bonds; and a like tax of one
twenty-icuih Of one per centum upon he
average amount Of deposits OF money subject
TO pay ynent by check or dTtg-. OK rppreSeu ted
by ceruhcaie OF deposit or otherwise. or
whether PAYABLE on demand or ~ some future
day. under the 10th section OF he sad act Of
June 80, l>6i, a amended, ana that u ad-r ~ -
rule, said Clark Dodge Il 20. are nksrs, aud
Iiable 70 sald TAX on their capital and drpnsirs.
,. That an dsceTtaInIng the amount OF capltal
or such person, firm, or com panv. SlI MONIES
used ard employed IN the bus ness u baukias.
exec pt deposits. should ~ rsgards1 as capttal
and taxed a. such. and Al As ImmateriaI whether
this capital IS FURNISHED by the person or per
sons constituting the firm or company. o. boz
IoNed for he purpose OF being used IA me
business Ot banking; ana il d .rra wet n ts
lmmaieTi2l upon what length ef tune the loan
II made in large cities, where money is Dor
Tow ed ON ollatrals, short loans, Frequently
cnanged- furnish as certain ahd relisble gapIrfl
Tor ban KING purposes as much longer loans an
me country.
In all such cases, the average amount thus
borrowed, and employed in tue business o.
BANKING, should be certainec. aud treated
and taxed as capital.
I'D. That in ascertaining the amount of de-
posts the average amount per month OF All
sums OF money deposited with such person,
MIN or company subject to yayment nv
check or draf. or rppresen ted by certificates of
deposit or Otherwise whether payaoie su
demand or at some future day for which such
person, firm or company pay interest rs Well
a. all like snms for which no interest is paid
4th- Thar the same person. firm. or COM
pany may DE engaged in business as brokers
ana bankers, and in such case the paympot OF
taxes as hrokers does not release them from
llabiify 10 pay taxes on capital and deposits
employed in th'ir BUSINESS as bankers.
This decision, II will be observed, afirms the
position heretofore taken by Mr.. Assessor
Webster. lts enforcement viii increase the
revenue in New York alone some ten millions
OF dollars per annum over the amount hereto
fore collected before the questions thus dis
posed Of Were raised