davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27
THE PRESS,
Monday Morning, December 81, 1859.


"God bless Edwin NJ. Stanton w said the
last Independent, speaking of the great War
Secretary's appointment and confirmation as
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
"God bless Edwin M. Stantonw said we all
many times during that "dark and desperate
fight" for the Union, and especially during the
few hours interregnum between Mr.. Lin
coins fall and the qualification of his success
sor-dangerous hours when there was no
President but the Secretary of War, who,
rising to the requirements of the occa-
sion, did not hesitate to take the direction of
affairs for the country's good. But those la
bors and struggles for which we bless him and
for which posterity, equally with us, will re-
we're his memory, cost him dear. Like many
another patriot of this decade, the cares and
responsibilities of the great conflict exhausted
his strength and cut him off untimely in the
yigor of his manhood.
1t is one of the saddest phases of this post
beltam period that those to whom we owe so
much, are, in consequence of ther fidelity to
their country, SO rapidly passing away. The
rolls Of hooor, giving the names of those who
fell upon the field of battle or who died as
the immediate result of injuries received there,
do not adequately present the extent of the
Republics loss of citizens by reason of the
rebellion. Very rapidly the heroes of that
time, known and unknown, are passing away,
owing their death as truly to their public SER
vices as if they had been cut down by hostile
bullets. Names made familiar to Us in those
never to be forgotten bulletins in which Sec
Rotary Stanton made the country acquainted
with the progress Of our arms, through Gen.
Dix at New York, are too often brought 10
our minds again when the last honors are
being paid to their memory. Gen. Rawlins,
who was so conspicuous in all of Grants cam
paigns, Meagher, who led the Irish Brigade,
Gen. Williams, formerly of this State, who
was all through the war Adjutant- General of
the Army Of the Potomac, Gen. Halpine, dear
to the Muses. as well as to Mars, and MANY
more have within year or two passed away.
This was exactly what was expected and
prophesied before the war closed. 1t was per-
ceived that such exhaustive physical and
mental efforts as were put forth must under
mine the constitutions of many who would
live to see the end of the struggle. But nev-
ertheless the successive announcements of the
decease OF the statesmen and soldiers of the
last war always come unexpected and excite
profound grief Them, above all others, we
would see in the enjoyment of life's choicest
blessings for many, many happy years, instead
OF the first victims Of memorable death. As
it is, we can only show the sincerity of our
respect by the tenderest care and reverence
for such Of their associates as remain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27

A SENSATIONAL STORY SPoILED.-Gen. But
ier, abiding to the recent disclosures made
ABOUT the history of the impeachment of Presi-
uen. ohnson, declares the statements made in
.no cincinnati Gazette to be an absurd collec-
''on Oh iaisehoods as far as he is concerned. In
regard to the understanding which Senators
Fessenden, Grimes and Trnmhr,, oro .o;a ~
have had with President johnson bo nos eli,
aware of the pledges which Presdent T TaSn r
gave them as to his good behavior in case Of
acquittal, and that on these conditions Ease .be vi
agreed to vote against the impeachment a srsy
the use of money to bring about an advised srnsee
tai. He was satisced that Senator Henderson
had received no money for his vote, but had
not the proof. Gen. Butler declared that the
statement that he offered Wendell hundred
thousand dollars for secret information was a
correspondents
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27

REMARKABLE FINANCIAL PROBLEM-The
Havana correspondent of the New York Times
mentions in his last letter a very remarkable
circumstance connected with the Cuban reyo-
luton, which may be considered without pre-
cedent in the history of nations. In 1866 the
failure of Boosters Bank, the temporary sus-
pension of other banks and the immense ex-
portation of specie to pay for the war with
Santo Domingo, the government grasping eve
ry dollar that went into the Treasury and TAX
ing great care to owe for almost everything it
purchased, had brought the island to the verge
OF financial ruin. A general crisis was looked
for and partially took place; arrangements of
the most curious nature were entered into by
importers and dealers, and all transactions
rested on the foundation of hope and the ex-
pectancy that in time the dealers would be
able to pay off their indebtedness In the fall
Of 1868, when no disturbance was expected and
all classes tried to free themselves from indebt-
edness, the revolution broke out in Yara. and
as natural consequence every banker, mer-
chant and tradesman quaked in his boots at
the sign of approaching utter ruin and calam-
lty. But nothing of the kind has taken place.
The Spanish Bank has issued millions and mil
tee OF its ultimate redemptiO being the prom
Use of bankrupt government to pay its debts
whenever it may be able to. But knowing
these facts and aware of the real condition Of
the treasury, and also of its utter inability to
redeem its promise for a long time to come. if
ever, the people take these notes readily. no
objections are raised, and spite of the demand
for specie, the notes are resold at two and two
and one-half per cent discount against gold.
the highest rate paid having been five per cent.
Even the United States, with its solid guaran.
tees and stable government, could not main
tain its currency at the same rate after four
teen months of war. This proves beyond
doubt that the confidence of the Spaniards and
foreign merchants regarding the ultimate fri
umph OF the Spaniards and flattering future
for the island remains mistaken. The dealers
and wholesale grocers, as we'll as those in the
dry goods and other lines, have not only met
their engagements since the war, but thew have
also reduced their former indebtedness to a
considerable extent, and in many cases lioui.
dated 1t altogether We hear nothing of fail
ures or suspected merchants, and in the midst
of an undecsive war of ruin, incendiarism,
cruelty and desolation, commerce fourishes
and confidence is mistaken. This is a yery
anomalous state of affairs, but such are The
facts and they merit the deepest attention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27

What it is not and what is is-These truths
are self evident. Phalon's Vitalia or Saliva
ton for the Hair is neither sticky like molasses,
nor muddy like gutter-puddle. 1t is on the
contrary genial fluid, clear, limpid, aromatic
harmless, and will restore to gray hair, whis,
kers, boards and mustaches, their original col
or as certainly as sunshine melts the snow.
dec23-eod1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27

A Esfssslys law sun. e A Law suit hiss
lust commenced in New York, which is re-.
garded as one Of the most important ever
brought to the attention of the courts of Kings
county. 1t appears that in the year 1904 one
Peter Calyer, the owner of a farm in that sec
ton of Kings county known as Greenpoint,
died and left large portion of his property. or
rather a life interest in his property, to two of
his sons, Peter Calyer and Jacobus Calyer, and
four houses situated in Essex and Hester
streets, in the city Of New York, to his wife and
three daughters. Some of the land at Green
point was sold by Peter Calyer, the younger,
as it is claimed, without authority, and other
portions of the estate are still in the possession
of some of the descendants of the testator.-
The land at Greenpoint comprises upward of
100 acres, all of which has been built upon, and
includes many fine residences and extensive
warehouses and manufacturing establishments
The water front alone is estimated to be worth
several millions of dollars. To recover the land
this suit has been commenced, and it is said
that other actions will follow to obtain DANA
ges and compensation for the use of the prop
erty for many years past.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27

NEW YORK is not without its possibilities OF
secret sudden, and, of course, unlawful di.
vorce OF man and wife by the courts. The
journals tell us of one John Gowan, the de-
fendant the manager of an extensive iron bus
mess in Pittsburgh, who discovered, not long
ago, to his great surprise, that he had been d.
vorced from his wife, and that decree order
ing him to pay her 500 month alimony had
oeen issued by New York court. After hear
ing certain testimony, the Judge granted an
ofder calling on Mrs. Gewan, the plaintiff, to
snow cause why the proceedings and the de-
cree OF divorce should not be vacated. In the
meantime, proceedings are stayed enforcing
alimony, aud the costs entered upon the judg-
ment
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27
Miss @. G. Y
Lost {!

IN SATURDAY, December 18th, from the Port
" land & Kennebec depot, a small BLACK AND
TAN DOG. He had on a leather collar with name
plate torn off. Both fore legs crooked having
been broken. Had bare spot on one fore sbouder
ANY one returning said dog to me at 1872 CONNER
cal or ITO Spring Street, will be literally rewarded
f. o. L. HOBSON.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27
HOLIDAY ITEMS |

HAvE you seen cdsia iIassan's Holiday eOOds2
OPENED fresh and offered
7 OW enough for the hardest times.
IMMENSE stock of Toys in endless variety at hard
i times prices.
DOLLS of all kinds, China and Wax
A LII styles CT Albums.
YANKEE, French and German TOYS!
GREAT bargains in Jewelry!
o. obi OIL OH OH OH On' OH OH
M! how Cheap! Cheap Cheap!
nOMINOES, Back Cannon Boards, &c.
CHlRrs and Drawers OF every qualify and price.
ARTioLEs of Blj0uteris.
TABLE LINEN, of all kinds.
CUTLERY, Table and Pocket, and Brushes
Or every description.
GLOVES and mittens for men. women and children
INITIAL Stationery
A RMY Blankets.
HOSIERY, Cheap, Cheaper, Cheapest.
n NEW lot of Kid Gloves.
CLIPPER PATTERNS, Besutfu Styles
CHAWLS, Zephyr, Worsted and Hand Knit.
A LII KINDS of made up worstsd goods.
NUBIAs all.sizes, and
| GENERAL thousand articles that cannot be men,
y toned here, all going at SO Exchange street,
Ut course every lady knows that
Millinery can be got at COgia
Hassah's at figures below anything
dreamed of anywhere else.
| o. The magical number is
90
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27
Warren's Cough Balsam,

Is beyond a question the very best medicine OF the
day for all COUGHS, COLDS, Sore THROAT and
LUNGS! Also, for Whoopng Cough and Crop in
children it is the most effective medicine ever used
Sold by all Dealers in Medicines,
b. f. BRADBURY, Proprietor, Bangor, Me.
3Eo. G. GOODWIN & Co., Boston, Agents for
New England. octosoodeno.,,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27
Bachelors Hair Dive.

rms splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world
tLe only true and perfect Dye; harmless reliable in
stantaneous; no disappointment no Ridiculous tints
remedies the i'll effects of bad dyes; invgorates and
leaves the hair soft and beautiful black or brown
SolI Dy an druggists and Perfumers, and properly
applied at the Wig Factory, 16 Bonds st, NJ
june 3-SNd&w1yr
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27

GENTEEL family Horse, jet black, 6 years old
with top buggy, harness, blanket, &C., nearly
new, for sale at a bargain. Enquire of j. W.
Robinson, City Hotel Stable d22-1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27
MARRIED.
DIED.

years.
New York papers please copy.I
In this city, Dec 26. Miss Cassie Fraser, aged 22
years.
Funeral services this Monday afternoon, at 2l
o'clock, at No. Brown street.
In Bath, Dec. 20. Mrs. Sarah W. Little, aged 80
years.
In Richmond, Dec. q, Mrs. Eliza, vile OF William
Small aged 81 years.
months '
years months. "e'u o'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27
To Printers.
TO L II 4.

A FONT of NEW BREWER TYPE t212 lbsl can
- be purchased at the PRESS OFFICE, PORT
LAND, Maine, at Great Bargain!
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27

JUST RECEIVED by Woodman & Whitney
at their Neao Store, No Sc Exchange street, a
large stock of the celebrated T. s. R. Boote's
Crockery Ware in plain classic shape. 1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27

REMARKABLE CHAIN OF CIRCUMsTANTIAL
EvIDENcE.-The recent conviction of John A.
Munroe, for murder, in st. John, n. B., was
due to a most remarkable chain of circum-
stantial evidence. The remains of the victims,
mother and child, were discovered in the
woods in lonely place ten miles from St.
John, nearly year after the murder, and
consisted Of only the skulls, roll of hair, a
few bones and portions of clothing. The
strictest search and most careful inquiry for
weeks failed to discover the disappearance of
woman from any family for miles around.
All was shrouded in mystery. Suddenly a
hackman recollected having twice carried a
woman and child in his hack to the vicinity of
where the remains were found, eleven months
before, accompanied by John A. Munroe, an
industrious architect, whose reputation had al
ways been above suspicion. Investigation dis
closed the fact that Munroe had been intimate
with young girl of Carleton, named Susan
NJ. Vail, who had borne him child in Febru-
airy of last year, and shortly after sold the
house in which she had lived, and disappear
ed. The backman testified taat he carried
MuDroe, and Mrs. Clarke, and child to the
vicinity of the MURDER ON the Goth and again
on the 31st of October, 1868, that the latter
time the party got out of the hack to walk a
short distance to the house Of friend, that
Munroe came back alone in about half an
hour, and that Munroe then engaged him to
carry the ladys trunk from the Union Hotel
to the Boston steamboat on the following
Monday, where the lady would be taken bv
the friends at whose house he had left her.
The sisters OF Miss Vail, who supposed she
was living life of shame in some unknown
place, identified the remains by the hair, teeth
and scraps of clothing, while piece of fatten-
ed lead found with the remains of the child.
was recognized as having formed part of a
truss made by Miss Val's sister, for slight
rupture with which the child was born. The
steamboat warehouse in Boston was ransack-
ed, the trunk of Miss Clarke, carried to the
boat by the hackman as ordered was found,
and its contents at once recognized as belong
ing to Miss Vail. Numerous other circum-
stances came to light, which served to connect
the links in the evidence, till complete chain
was formed, against which Monroe's counsel
could only offer the previous good character of
the prisoner, and appeal for mercy 1t would
seem mysterious, but for the existence of an
overruling Providence, that just these portions
OF the remains were left Undiscovered by the
elements and wild beasts that were needed to
convict the murderer. Had these been carried
away, and all the rest remained it is probable
the crime could never have been traced to its
DernptratOr
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Paine'S Music Store.

NOTICE is hereby given that the business of this
weli-known store will be continued as heretofore,
where everything in the musical line can be OBJ
ia ned. snis1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27
CentralRailrOad
OF IOWA.
Seven Per Cent. Gold
First MOrtgageBOnds,
FREE OF GOVERNMENT TAX,
AT IS and Accrued Interest.

This road runs through the richest and most
thickly settled portion of this magnificent
State, and is the only link wanting to connect
st. Louis and st. Paul by direct line, 147
miles shorter than any other
1t runs through the great coal fields of South
ern Iowa to the North where coal is indispen-
sable and must be carried
| 1t runs from the great lumber regions of the
| North, through district of country which is
destitute of this prime necessity.
IT DOES NOT RUN THROUGH WILDERNESS
where it would wait for years for population
to give it business, but through tier of coun-
ties which are now producing about twenty
million bushels of grain, most of which is freight
for railroads.
Forty-fve miles are Just diminished, aid the
Superintendent reports that on the portion
open for business the net earnings are more
than the interest liabilities
Sixty miles more are graded, and a million
and half of dollars have already been expepd-
ed on the work.
The mortgage is made to the Farmers Loan
and Trust Co., and bonds can be issued only
at the rate of $4,000 per mile, or only half the
amount upon some other roads. Special secu-
Any 10 PioNiueu lor TUG principal ana Tor tne
payment of interest
First mortgages upon most railroads are the
very safest investments and so far as we cal
learn, there is not a single completed line in
the Northwest which is not only paying its in
terest, but good dividend upon its stock.
The immense grain and other freights To be
carried away, and the domestic supplies to be
brought in, ensure a profitable business.
First Mortgage Bonds for so small an amount
upon road running through such rich and
already well-settled part eff Iowa, can well be
recommended as perfectly safe as well as yery
profitable investment. At the present rate
they pay about ten per cent. on the invest
ment. Over $780, 900 have been taken by the
Company's officers and others interested in the
enterprise. Pamphlets, with map, may be OBJ
tanned, and subscriptions win be received in
Portland by
SWAN 81 BARRETT.
Corner Middle and Plum Streets.
and in New York st THE COMPANIES OF.
FlCE, No. 80 PINE ST, at the BANK OF
NoRTH AMERICA, A WALLSt.
Bonds sent free. Parties su6scribioo ,b,o,,ob
ocdl agents ciH look to them for their sofe de,;r.
'ry.
Pamphlets sent by mail ON application
w. II. sHATTUCx
Nov, 26-2mo davis.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27
WELCOMES
Liver Regulator
Dyspeptic Curer +! .

I1NHlS is an extraordinary remedy for the LIVER
L and KIDNEYS, when diseased. 1t is compound
ed OF several Of the best Roots, Herbs and Banks
known, which act directly on the LIVER and KID
NEYS, correcting Digestion, Purifying the Blood
Regulating the Nervous System, Curing Pain in the
Side Shoulders, Back, Head, Neck and Limbs, Sink
ing and Faintn9ss OF the Stomach, Weakness Of tbe
Limbs, Languidness, Yellowness OF the Ewes and
Skin, Jaundce, Pain in the Bones, Dyspepsia Dry
Cough Sore throat, Night Sweats frritabiity, Ner.
vousness, Loss of Memory, Weak Eyes, Dizziness
Dropsy, etc. These difficulties arise from bad Liv,
er.
@It is a valuable remedy for Scrofulous and
Syphtic Diseases, and all Glandular Endorsements,
Canker, Humor in the Stomach and Bowels Costiye-
ness, Rheumatism, etc. tits free from Calomel and
Aloes-has all the GOOD properties of those Drugs
and none OF the bad. This is a Purely vegetn-
bic Remedy, safe Tor all.
W-Sold by all Druggists and Medicine Dealers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27

HOUSE in Dyer,s Block on Hanover Street. con-
IL tanning II rooms, arranged for two families
also, one tenement in same block, rooms low rent
10 good tenants. Apply to
Afford DYER,
q Market Square.
Nov. 16, so. noy17dsntf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27

THE largest stock of Opera Glasses ever in
the city will be sold low during the Holidays.
at G. HI. Farley's, No. Exchange st. dc19tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27
A Gard to the Ladies
The Misses &cnZee.

Having taken the Agency for Noyes' New System
Of Cutting Garments, are prepared to furnish the
ladies OF Portland and vicinity with the most per-
feet as well as the simplest Chart for Cutting Dress
es yet invented.
BY the use OF it any person after fifteen minutes
instruction, can cut perfect fitting Dress or Cas-
socs. Also Charts for Cutting Shirts, Boys Pants
Vests, &c.
INSTRUCTION FREE. Call and examine them
Patterns constantly on hand or cut to ORDER
at No. Ciapp's Block, Elm ST.,
dcSsnlm Portland We.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
IN been duly appointed Executor OF the will Of
MARY ROBINSON, late of Portland,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and has
taken upon himself that trust as the law directs.
All persons having demands upon the estate OF said
deceased, required to exhibit the same; and all
persons indebted to said estate are called upon to
make paymentto
EDWARD ROBINSON, Executor.
Portland, Dec. 2lst, 1869. dc27w3w-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27
b E 9 II
French Calf Boots.

Gentlemen, you need no longer send your orders
to Boston.
NJ. q. PALMER, Middle Street.
has the best French Calf Boots to be found Custom
Made, and they fit every time dcl4sn2w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27
sPECiAE. NOTICES.
These Hard Times

me people should EnOac
achere they can bay the best
goods at fair prices. BUT
LER d. REED, No. II Mar
ket Square, wiN sell yow
BOOTS and SHOES that
aUiU give good satisfaction.
We commenced business
aUith the Intention of keep
ing the best goods that the
market affords, and selling
them at q small profit i; aCe
still continue to do business
IN that aCay because aUe 1aaad
itp0ys. We cordially iavite
the citizens of Portland and
VicSnity to an inspection of
our stock aUith the assurance
that the goods IN every case
aciW 1orOVe just as represent
ed.
BUILEss & REED.
No. II Market Square, Portland.
Nov 3o-sNeodtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27
MEMORANDA.

Sch Minnie Cobb. of Rockland, from New York for
Rockland. with fire brick, struck rock on Nantuck-
ct Shoals 18th inst, and afterwards run ashore
on Nauset Beach, where she broke up. The sails
and rigging were saved and the wreck has since been
sold at auction tor S43.
Barque Alfred OF Bath ~ days from Liverpool for
Philadelphia, put into Bermuda 4th inst. with loss
maintop- gallant mast, buwarks stove, &c. She re-
paired and proceeded 10th.
Brig Crmea, OF Stockton, which was driven ashore
at Buenos Ayres, became total wrecx and has been
sold at auction,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-27
Patent Double Action
Rubber MOulding!

And Weather Strips, for Doors and Win.
dOws.
The only article ever invented which excludes the
dust snow, rain and air from two sides.
Put on by experienced men, and will effect a saw
ing of nearly fifty per cent. in fuel.
"a Office at Kendall s. Whitney's, Market
square, PORTLAND. BISHOP BROTHERS,,
deczidlwsN" Sole Agents.