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The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27

SPIRITUALIsTs MEETINGs.-Rev Francis Elling-
wood Abbot, Of Dover. y: H. will speak in Congress
Progressive Lyceum at 10& A. NJ.
SECOND PARIsH.-Dr. Carruthers will preach in
the First Parish Church to morrow al p M Sab
bath School at 1oi A. M. Social meeting at P. M.
In the <. M. Y. A. rooms corner Of Brown and Con-
gress streets.
WEST CONGREGATIONAL CHURoH.-Preaching
at the West Congregational Church Tomorrow,
by the pastor Fey SsSrge services
vice at IL O'Clock A. M. Prayer meeting at O'Clock
Pm.
SECOND uMyEnsAIlsT N cHu9oH Congress- near
Norridgew9ck, will preach in the Second Uniyerss-
list Church tomorrow forenoon and afternoon
NEW JERUSALEM CHURcH.-Servicesi In the Tenn
Pile on High Street tomorrow morning at the usual
Evening meeting In the vestry.
MoUNTFoRT ST. A. M. e. CHURCH.-There will
be services at the Mounttort Street Church to-or-
row at the usual hours Preaching by the pastor,
Rev. John T. Hayslett. Sabbath school at close OF
the afternoon services. All are invited.
STATE STREET CHURoH-Prof Park. ID. d. Of
Andover Mass, will preach at State street Church
tomorrow morning and afternoon. Sabbath School
will meet at II o'clock p. M. in the chapel
WILLIsToN CHAPEL. corner of Nav and Denforth
streets Sabbath School at II o'clock p M. All are
cordially invited.
SECOND ADVENT HALL.-Elder Robert Gou,d will
preach at Second Advent Hail. 1884 Coneress street,
tomorrow at the usual hours. Seats free An are
invited.
P. Y. M. @. A.-Regular prayer meeting at the
rooms every morning, from 81 to O'Clock, and We'd
nesday and Saturday evenings, from a to O'Clock
Ladies' are invited to attend.
PORTLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL UN1oN-A public
meeting Of the Portland Sunday School Union will
be held in the First Parish church tomorrow even
ing at O'Clock: Sermon by Rev. CIV. Buck, oil
the Park street church.
PINE STREET CHURcH.-Public worship will be
resumed at the Pine street Church Tomorrow at the
usual hours, conducted by the Rev. G. F. Allen.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27
FoURrH OF MARoH PnAvrp Mrpy,xa- -

FOURTH OF MARCH PRAYER MEEFINa.-It
has been the custom in our city for the last
eight years for our citizens, without regard to
sect, to observe the hours between twelve and
one o'clock on the 4th of March quadrennially,
for the invocation of the blessing of the AL
mighty Ruler of the universe and of nations
upon our nation, for we would fain believe
with the ancient prophet that " he loveth our
nation" and especially for his blessing upon
him who on the next 4th of March will assume
the Presidency of the Republic. Shallnot the
same course be pursued on the next 4th of
March? Let prayer meeting be held in some
centrally situated church, say the First Parish
or Chestnut Street, and to be open to all de-
nominations of Christians, for the especial
purpose of imploring guidance for the incom-
ing administration on that day, and for him
who Is TO assume Presidential powers. As
some arrangement will be necessary, permit us
to name as o suitable committee for the pur-
pose Capt CYRUS Sturdivant, Augustus E. Ste
ems and f. X. Swan, and will those gentlemen
please consent to act as by general consent?
CHIsTo EFT ECCLKsIE.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27
REPUBLICAN NOMINATION.
FOR MAYOR,
JOSIAH Fl. DRUMMOND.

WARD ONE
Aldernaan-Henry II. Burgess.
Councilmen- Charles A. Walden, Rensselaer,
Greely, Reuel s. Maxcy.
Wdrden-George Trefethen.
Ward Clerk-George f. Aver.
Constables-Reuel N. Fields, Joseph d. De-
celle.
Aldermdn-Jeremiah Howe.
Counciin,en -Horatio G.. Griffin, Simon M.
SAWYER, Francis b. Barr.
Warden-Henry G. Lowell.
Ward Clerk-Holman S. Melcher.
Constables-Jotham r. Gribben, Robert PEN
NELL
WARD THREE.
Aldey,nan-Daniel Plummer.
Councilmsn-James Noyes, Eben A. Saw
yer, Joseph II. Coffin.
Wdrdefa-FraDcis Loring.
Ward Clerk Christopher G. Hayes.
Constable-James w. Adams, Charles A.
Beal.
WARD -FOUR.
ALderna,a-Andrew P. Morgan.
Councilnaen-John r. Corey, Albert B. Ste
yens, George w. True.
Wdrden-JOsiah G. Shirley.
Ward Clerk George Halt.
Constables George I. Ingraham, James s.
Could
WARD FIVE.
Alderman George P. Wescott
Cogncilmen-Robert B. Henry, Joseph M.
Plummer, George HI. Walden
Warden-Percival Bonney.
Ward Clerk-Henry s. Trickey.
Constables-Adam w. Barbour, Enoch L.
Hail.
WARD SIX.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS N. Dow.
Councilfnen-George A. Wright, Charles E.
Jose Richard o. Conant.
Wdrdeya-Louis Bunce.
Ward Clerk-Nathanie G. Cram.
Constables-Joseph G. Sterling, Seth Ster
ling.
WARD SEVEN.
Alderman William E. Could
COuncilmc,-W William A. Winship, Cutler
@. Chapman, John f. Leavitt.
Warde,a-William II. Plummer.
~ Ward Clerk-Henry G. Huston.
Constables-Andrew L. Taylor, Robert e
Smith,
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27

Mr.. Mcpherson, Clerk of the House, has
made roll-call for the 4th of March. After
excluding Representatives from Georgia and
Louisiana, and several names where seats are
contested, the number foots up 137 Republi-
cans and 81 Democrats, thus giving the Repub-
lisans more than two-thirds. The Democrats
claim II members. :.
The First Maine Heavy Artillery is to have
its history written by Fred e. Shaw, of South
Paris, at one time Major in that Regiment
No Drawer body of men ever stood on {" the
perilous edge of battle than the First Artil.
lery.
Masterman and Bliss, of the Paraguayan le-
cation have got to Washington. Mastsrman re-
ported at the State Department and was in
formed by Mr.. Seward that there was no cause
for action against him. Bliss has not reported.
Admiral Davis appears to have made mistake
in treating these men as criminals, and Wash
burn and the gentlemen themselves are dis
posed to insist on inquiry into the matter Mr.
Washburn has received letter from a Ger
man gentleman who was in Asuncion on its
evacuation by Lopez, and who says he saw Lo-
pez's brother-in-law and sister and large
number of other Paraguayans executed by his
order.
Gen. Grant has told Senator Wilson that
one member of his Cabinet will be from Mas
sachusetts.
The report of the labor exchange in New
York shows that the demand for labor during
the past year was far greater than the supply.
Two ship loads of German girls could be read
lily disposed of if they were to be had, at from
twelve to fourteen dollars each per month.
Mr. Douglass, owner of the American yacht
Sappho, in a letter to Mr.. Asbury owner of
the English yacht Cambria, in effect declines
the latter's proposition for race in the Eng
lish Channel, and proposes instead one from
England to the coast of Spain or the Azores
and back, or from the month of the Shannon
fifty or sixty miles to the westward and back.
Mr.. Douglass believes satisfactory arrange.
ment can be made when he meets Mr.. Asbusy.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27

lATs RA8hmc Wm0 tine Sp90keF@hnps
The disinterested conduct OF Mr.. Dawes of
Massachusetts in Withdrawing from the con-
test for the Speakership of the National House
of Representatives leaves Mr.. Blaine of this
State to walk over the course" There is
nothing to find fault with in Mr.. Blaines re-
cord, and his deserved preferment will be most
gratifying to all the people of his adopted
state. There is only one probable error that
1t will be necessary for him to avoid, and that
is allowing his early Penny preiudices
In favor of high tariff to lead him to line of
conduct in the selection of committees and in
the exercise of his powerful influence as
Speaker that will prove unfavorable to the
interests OF those to whom he owes the posi-
tlon which has enabled him to become the
successful candidate for the Office under the
national government which ranks next after
those OF President and Vice President. There
is no denying the fact that Mr.. Blaines sup
porters are very largely those who regard him
as favorable to a high tariff and hostile to re-
ciprocity with Canada. 1t is this, perhaps,
Which as much as anything else has given him
that clear preponderance of strength which
has finally impressed Mr.. Dawes with the idea
that the continuance of the struggle on his
part is useless We believe that misapprs-
hension of Mr.. Blaine's real views has given
him this advantage, and that those who note
his neglect to vote to sustain the Presidents
veto of the copper tariff bill as an evidence of
his devotion to the ideas of his native State as
distinguished from those of his present home
are deceived. We believe that he would have
voted with bis four colleagues on this question,
IT he had voted at all, and that his neglect to
vote on matter so uitally affecting the inter-
ests Of the people of Maine was due to some
circumstance that is yet to be satisfactorily
explained. This being the case, it is with un-
qualified qualification that we see Mr.. Blaine's
prospects for the Speakership Frightening ev-
cry hour. His fidelity to the cardinal princi-
pies of Radical Republicanism no one distrusts
man whom Thaddeus Stevens always treat
ed with special consideration, and who has
never in single instance proved untrue to
the principles of the most advanced wing of
MS party, deserves the confidence and esteem
OF his fellow citizens. His position on inan-
cial questions is especially commendable, and
is in marked contrast with that of our mem
Der from the fifth district. He is one of the
few Representatives who have never hesitated
to say gold" in ali unequivocal and emphatic
manner. His election to the Speakership will
be rebuke to the rerudiators, which, follow
ing upon the heels of Mr.. Schenck's admirable
BILL will give them their quietus, it may be
hoped forever.
Let it not be understood that we would exu!t
In the mistake of Mr.. Blaine's proteetionist
supporters or that we wOuld Intimate that he
mas deceived them He is not bound to ex-
PLAIN to them his views when his acts and
votes during his long association with them
indicate with sufficient clearness that he is not
entirely of their way of thinking.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27

Two important matters were settled by the
State Legislature yesterday. The medical
men got their dissection bill, modified SO as to
obviate still more completely the objections of
those who complain of its harshness, passed to
be engrossed in the House by majority of 15.
Inc apprehensions Of our correspondent I'D. :"
that political capital against the Republican
party Will be made of this measure would
seem to be groundless, since the Democrats of
the House and Senate supported it and the
Democratic press of the State is unanimously
in its favor.
In the Senate yesterday the bill to provide
for the extension of the Kennebec & Somerset
Railroad was defeated. 1t is fair to infer that
Mr.. Poor is gratified.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27
How a Decline is Produced.

Pure blood makes us well, bad blood makes us
SICK Vapors from poorly dgested food in the blood
are condensed upon the various organs and serve to
make them grow or repair their waste. Organs
made with greater or lesser proportion of such
materials cannot be sound, If the bad condition Of
blood continues but for few days or weeks the
body will be out OF sorts and if it continues, the
wholeof the body will In time be renewed with inn
perfect blood, and the health bad; 1t is in decline
--popularly called consumption.
Now Brandreth's Pills penetrate the whole mass
of blood, causing the expulsion of impurities; the
body feels relieved from a single dose-what then
may be expected from twenty? By continuing
their use the whole of the blood in time becomes
purified, and the body reconstructed from good ma
terial, the decline stopped, and new lease OF life
secured.
Principal Office, Brandreth House, New York.
B- Sold by all Druggists
fe4 odGte0w1msN
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27

THE FRIENDS of that very important railroad
route, the European and North American, will
regret the action of the Senate in committee
OF the whole, Thursday, in striking from the
army appropriation bill the provision to pay
Massachusetts the interest on her war claims
of 1872 which has been assigned by the Legis-
latures of Maine and Massachusetts to the
railroad. Mr.. Sumner and Mr.. Fessenden did
everything that was possible for the success of
the measure, the latter forgetting even his
customary reserve and dignity in the heat of
the controversy. Mr. Sumner, it is under
stood, has not yet abandoned. the measure, but
will urge it again when the appropriation bill
is reported to the Senate. The fact becomes
painfully apparent that the adherence of New
England to the protective system has SO ex-
cited the jealousy of the South and West that
the members of Congress from those sections
of the country uniformly present an almost
unanimous opposition to schemes for promo
ting the commercial interests of the East
This is shown in the successful resistance they
offer to the repeated efforts to secure draw
back on material entering into the construc-
ton of vessels and to reciprocity. eff you
want free trade" they say, "let us have the
principle formally recognized by adjusting the
tariff on a revenue basis without reference to
protection, and do not try to retain the objec-
tionable system while you at the same time
seek to save your special interests from its
harmful effects by introducing exceptional
provisions in their behalf" 1t is probably the
same jealousy that keeps the European and
North American Railroad from getting the
funds which it SO very much needs.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27

WIN. BARTLETT SMITH, ESQ, one of the
most prominent citizens of Washington Coun.
ty, native and resident of Machias, died after
three days illness, at his brothers house in
Ellsworth, ON the 23d inst, at the age of sixty
three years. He has for many years welded a
political influence in the Eastern part of the
State second to that of no other individual
But his leading characteristic was benevo-
lent and sympathetic feeling that made it his
pleasure to labor for the happiness of others to
the utter neglect of his own interests. In this
respect he was one of the most remarkable men
in the State. Indeed, we have heard citizens
of Machias declare that Washington County
ought to be taxed for Mr.. Smiths benefit as a
partial recompense to him for his public SER
vices and his beneyolence to individuals. 1t is
not strange that man of such qualities should
gain the respect and love of his fellow citizens.
We have received from a prominent Democrat
in Machas, whose feelings could certainly not
be enlisted in Mr.. Smiths behalf by political
sympathy, warm tribute to his memory
which we hope to print on Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27

IHE SPRING ELECTIoNs.-It is dangerous to
prsume that the spring elections are of no con-
sequence and that it is not incumbent on Re-
pubiicans to labor with especial vigor to carry
Them. The accidental Democratic gains that
sometimes result from apathy of this kind have
an unfavorable effect in other places, where
the circumstances are not understood. The
New Hampshire State election occurs on the
9Th OF March and the Connecticut election on
the 9TH Of April. These two States have been
the scene of some of the most closely contested
political battles Of the last ten years. Both
elect Congressman this year-seven in ALL Our
friends in New Hampshire and Connecticu9
ought not to find themselves embarrassed by
reports of Democratic gains in the municipal
elections in Maine"
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27

THE VOTE given by Mr. Pike of Maine,
Wednesday, against Mr.. Schenek's bill, justi-
fies the action of those Republicans who sue
cessfully opposed his reelection ON account of
his unsoundness on the financial question
Boston Transcript.
1t is indeed shame that the Republican
party of Maine should be held responsible for
Mr.. Pixies most unhappy line of conduct. Be-
fore he receives any further honors from the
people of this State either time enough must
have elapsed for people to forget what he has
done or there must be a complete revolution
in their views on financial questions.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27
sNfe8eod&w1n
To Owners of Horses and CattIe,

To Owners of Horses and Cattle.
Tobias Derby Condition Powders are warranted
superior to any othersor pay, for the cure of Dis
temper, Worms. Bots, Coughs, Hide-bOund, Colds.
&c, in horses; and Colds, Coughs, Loss OF Mix,
Black Tongue. Horse Distemper, &c, in cattle,
They are perfectly safe and innocent; no need Of
stopping the work CT your animals. They increase
the appetite, give fine coat, cleanse the stomach
and urinary organs also increase the milk Of cows
Try them, and you will never be without them.
Col. Phillip Bush of the Jerome Race Course
Fordham, N Y, would not use them until he was
told of what they are composed, since which he is
never without them. He has over 20 running horses
in his charge and for the last three years has used
no other medicine for them. He has kindly permit
ted me to refer any one to him. Over 1000 other
references can be Seen at the depot
Sold by all Druggists and Storekeepers through
out the United States Depot 10 Park Place, NY,
Price % cents per box.
Feb 4-eOddkoOWfmsN
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27

Mr. James Parton has recently expressed
the conviction that if-as Roman Catholics
clalm-tnat sect is likely to be in the future
the dominant one in America, it would find IL
necessary to incorporate into its politv some-
thing of the spirit of democracy and resnect
for personal rights-in short that TO rule
America the Catholic church would need to
become Americanized. An incident which
occurred a few davis since at Auburn. NY
would seem to indicate that the democratic
spirit is already at work in the most hierarcbi
cal OF churches 1t seems that fayorite pas
tor OF the Roman Catholic Church in that city
had peen removed by the Bishop. A large and
excited crowd gathered in front of the church
at an early hour to resist the change of pas
tors. They resolved Observation-Disclosures
fashion-into a mass meetinp. and formally
condemned the action of the Bishop, and
unanimously determined to prevent him or
his appointee from saying mass. They even
went so far as to push their way to the altar
and walk the new priest out of the church,
and then resolved again not to submit to the
action OF the Bishop, but to appeal, if necessa-
ry, to the Pope This is introducing "popular
sovereignty" into Roman Catholicism. with a
vengeance.
The new Church of the Disciples, Rev.
James freeman Ciarke's, on Warren avenue,
in Boston, is open. Last Sunday the pastor
told his congregation that debt of about $3,-
900 still remained on the church, and that it
was desirable to raise that amount before the
dedication, and it was pledged upon the spot.
On Wednesday of this week occurred the
Jewish fast of Esther and on Thursday the
festival of "Purim," which commentaries the
deliverance of the Jews from danger through
the instrumentality of Esther and Mordecai.
Public readings from the book of Esther, gifts,
alsmgiving and social gaities are among the
appropriate events of the festivities.
The Methodists of Newark, N. j., lately
held meeting to consider what measures
should be adopted to secure to their church its
legitimate share Of the growth of population
in that thrifty city. During the discussion
Bishop Scott gave his opinion, as the result of
extensive experience, that the most successful
method of increase in cities is to build new
churches in sections rapidly filling up, without
waiting to gather and organize congregations
to occupy them. He would provide place
for the settlers to worship in, and then the
people were sure to gather in by a sort of nat
ural gravitation; whereas if the building of
church was delayed until there was "de-
mand" for one, they were secured only by
special and personal effort, and the difficulties
of building up society were greatly enhanc-
ed. The Roman Catholics have long recognize
ed the wisdom of Bishop Soott's view.
Bishop Simpson, of the Methodist Church,
during his recent visit to Houston, Texas, was
not allowed to preach in the edifce of the
Methodist Church South, on account of his
strong Unionism and friendship with Lincoln
and Grant. He occupied German church.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27
TEN DOLLARS ($1O.Oo.)

Is confessedly low
for Bituminous or Cumberland Coal, (some-
times enormously called Forge Coal.) At the
above figure, receive fair profit, the Goa
having been got on early and low. The tes;
timony of the Blacksmiths and Generators of
steam, who have used the same, warrant me
in saying that it Is the best Cum. Coal in the
City.
ALSO-MY LARGE LINE OF AN
THRACITES (lessening day by day. has
undergone corresponding reduction in prices
fact gratifying Ito my customers and the
public, but no more so than the extremely
favorable accounts of the Coal received every
day by myself clearly corroborating my pre-
vious statements and announcements
fe24eodtf JOS. POOR.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27
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The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27

The Advertiser thinks we must have extra.
ordinary sources of information in order to be
able to pronounce with SO much confidence
upon its motives in defending the gallows.-
We hold that under ordinary circumstances
the impersonalty of the press should be pre-
served, and that it is neither just nor courteous
to go behind the paper to find an editor; but
the challenge of the Advertiser compels us to
say that we have relied for our information in
this case solely upon the personal assurances
of the gentlemen who conduct thai paper. If
they do not repent speedily some judgment
like which has befallen the editor of the Bel
fast journal (referred to elsewhere) will over
take them.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27

YORK COUNTY GooD TEMPLARs CoNvEN-
ToN.-The Convention of the Good Templars
at Biddeford, Thursday, was well attended. A
private meeting of the Lodge was held in the
forenoon and afternoon, and public meeting
in the evening, which was addressedb by sever
al speakers. The general tenor of the resolu-
tions adopted was that clergymen and church
members should be more active in the temper
ance cause, and that the members OF the
Convention would vote for no candidate for
Office who was not known to be temperance
man
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-27
Special Notice.

The undersigned having purchased the exclusive
license to manufacture and sell velocpedes in the
State OF Maine under the patent granted Parre Lal
Tenant, of Paris, France and James Carroll OF New
Haven, Conn, November Goth, 1866, most respect
fully caution all persons against making or selling
any kind of Velocipede in the State with crank to
front axle, foot tredes guiding arms, or that in
any way infringe upon the patent here referred to-
Persons who have commenced their manufacture
previous to this notice, will be literally treated by
at once calling upon
G. P. KIMBALL & LARKIN,
Portland, Me-, Feb 8. 1863 dim