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Notice.

Notice,
WE. the undersigned, having been appointed by
w the Judge OF Probate for Cumberland COUNTY
torecelve and examine the claims of the creditors Of
the estate of Stephen Morrill, late of Gray in said
county, deceased whose estate is represented nsol-
vent give notice that six months commencing on the
sixth day of April, A. D. 1869, have been allowed
creditors to bring IN and prove their claims against
said estate; and that we will attend to the service
assigned us at the office of Aaron B. Holden, No.
229k Congress Street, Portland, on the last THURSDAY
OF the months OF May, June, July and August, and,
the 9th day OF October 1862 from 10 O'Clock A. M to
II M. - 49, w
Dated this 9th day of April. A. D. 1868.
A. B. HOLDEN,
THOMAS HANCOCK.
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N. o. CRAM,
Commission Merchant.
OFFERS HIS SERVICES FOR THE
Sale, Purchase, and SHIPPING of
Merchandise.


he stockholders Of this Company are hereby no
-. lined that their Annual Meeting will be held at
on TUESDAY, Nav 18Th at 2 Nj, for the choice Of
directors for the ensuing year. and to act ON any
other business that may legally come be lore them.
Nv. IL. STEPHENSON, Clerk.
Portland, May Sd, 1869. ttd
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Seizure Of Goods,
Commission Of INSOLVENCY.

IA HEREAS the undersigned at term OF the
w Probate Court, holden at Portland for the
county Of Cumberland on the first Tuesday of April,
A. D. 1869, were appointed Commissioners to receive
and decide upon all claims against the estate Of
Nathan Webb, late of Portland in said county,
which estate has been represented to be insalyent:
from the sly tn day of April A d, 1869 are allowed
the creditors OF said estate present and prove their
CLAIMS and that we shall be in session for the pur-
pose OF receiving and deciding upon said claims at
The office Of Symonds q Libby, 81 Middle st. in said
Portland on the fourth Saturdays of May, june Ju-
Saturdays OF September, 1862 at 10 O'clock in the
forenoon. JOSEPH W. SYMONUS.
mayldlaW3w ISAAC b. CHOATE.
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~ The Carriers OF the "PREss >, are not allowed
to sell papers sngly or by the week. under any CIR
cumstances. Persons who are, or have been reeeiv-
or BY leaving word at this ONCE
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This Company offers the following advan-
tages: . l4t.l
1t is national Company, chartered by spe-
cial act of Congress, 1868
Il has paid-up capital of 100000.
1t offers low rates of premium.
1t furnishes larger insurance than other
companies for the same money.
1t is definite and certain in its terms.
1t is a home company in every locality.
Its policies are exempt from attachment.
There are no unnecessary restrictions In
the policies.
Every policy is non-forfeitable.
Policies may be taken which pay to the in
sured their full amount, and return alf the
premiums, so that the insurance costs only
the interest on the annual payments.
Policies may be taken that will pay to- the
insured, after certain number of years, dur
ing life, an annual income of one-tenth the
amount named in the policy.
No extra rate is charged for risks pom abe
lives of females.
It insures. not to pay dividends to policy
holders, but at so low cost that dividends
will be impossible.
Circulars, Pamphlets and full particulars
given on application TO the Branch Office Of
the Company, or to
We. c9LspIr ana of the Board Of Directors
Merchants Exchange, State St., Boston.
General Agents for New England.
j. p. TUCKER, MANAGER,
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COmmis siOners' Notice to Credit
OrS.

OrS.
WE having been appointed by the Judge of Pro-
w bate tor the County of Cumberland to receive
and examine the claims of the Creditors of Joseph
Hale, late OF Portland, in said county, deceased
that six months, commencing April 20th A. d. 1862
have been allowed to said creditors to brr g in and
prove their claims and that will attend the SER
vice assigned us at the Office of Ross & Sturdvant
Noi179 Commercial Street, Portland, on Tuesday,
the 18th day OF May, 1869, and also on the second
Wednesdays OF the succeeding months of June,
July, August, September and October. from 3 70
O'Clock to five O'Clock nj.
Dated this 26th day OF April, in the year IL our
Lord eighteen hundr ID and sixty-nine.
THOMAS B. COX, Commissioners.
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State Pensions.

DERSONS holding certificates under the State
Pension Law OF 1865, and continued in force by
an Act OF 1869, are longer entitled to Pensions by
ysrtue Of such Certificates, but nec applications must
DC made In all cases by parties desi GUS of availing
themselves OF the benefits of the law. Such applica-
ton may be made IN PERSON and not otherwise, to
GEORGE d: LIBBY, by disabled soldiers lor seamen,
residents OF the city, who have served and been cred
tied on the quota OF Maine, by the widows of such
deceased soldiers Sailors by the legal guardian OF
orphan children OF such deceased persons, and by
the dependent mother sister ofsuch deceased per-
sons, and no others, on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, DAY 10th, 18th and 18th, between the
hours OF and o'clock M. at the old Probate
Court Room in City Building.
EZRA CARTER,
DANIEL PLUMMER,
may6t12 Committee on State Pensions.
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NOTICES hereby given, that the subscriber has
IN been duly appointed and taken upon himself
the trust of Administrator with the Will annexed,
of the estate Of
RICHARD G. WEBSTER, late of Portland,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and
given bonds, thelaw directs persons having de-
mands upon the estate of said deceased required
to exhibit the and all persons indebted to said
CHARLES BAKER, Admir-
Portland, May 4th, 1863. may7d1aw3w
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Building on Leased Land at Auc-

Horses. Carriages, &c, at Auction
LIVERY SATURDAY, at-11 O'Clock A. NJ, on nov
~ market lot, Market street, shall sell Horses
Carriages, Harnesses, &c.
2 Sun Shades.
Brownell Wagon.
3 Side Spring WAGONS,
Top Bnggies. (Newj
Express Wagons
Harnesses.
2Velocipedes.
Apl29. F.O. BAILEY. Anetioneer
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AUCTION SALES.
One Hundred Boxes Starch by
Anaffan

ON TUESDAY, May 18th, at 2 O'Clock p. M.
~ shall sell at salesroom No. is Exchange street,
dred boxes Laundry Starch. r, o. BAILEY,
may10dtd Auctioneer.
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NVIlCEls hereby given, that the subscriber has
~ peen duly appointed and taken upon himself the
trust OF Administrator of the estate Of
ALBERT M. STARBIRD, late of Portland,
in the county OF Cumberland, deceased and given
BOMBS as tne law directs All persons having demands
upon tas estate OF said deceased, required to
estate are called upon to make payment to
SYLVESTER b. BECKETT Admir-.
Portland, April 20, 1862 ap24 1aw3w*
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A LII KINDS OFF BOOK AND JOB PRINTING
"a neatly and cheaply done at this office.
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CITY OF PORTLAND.

PROPOSALS for furnishing bricks of good quail
L ty, well burnt and of even quality and color,
suitable for sidewelk purposes, will be received un-
til May 18th, 1869. TO be delivered at some place
in the city to be agreed upon. The city to take
from one to ten hundred thousand at their option.
Parties whose bids are accepted will be required
to give satisfactory surities Address
may5d1w Portland Me-
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Estate of Charles X. Adams.

THE subscriber invites proposals for the purchase
4 of all the Real Estate which belonged to
charles n. Adams, deceased, including his valua-
Homestead Farm i'm Wilton.
This farm Is one Of the best in the county, is To-
Gated near the Village of East Wilton contains 1875
acres OF excellent land is well fenced and well water
ed, good orchard OF both old and young trees.
Buildings large, cOmmodious, and in good repair.
Oh. TALBOT, Administrator.
Wilton, May It'll, 1869. maylOd3t&w1t
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NOTICE hereby given, that the SUBSCRIBER has
IN peen duly appointed and taken upon him
selfthe trust OF Administrator of the estate of
JABEZ TRUE, late OF Portland,
in the county OF Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having demanb
b bit the same; and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to make payment to
Portland, April 20, 1862 ap24 daiaw3w*
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NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that the subscri-
himself the trust of Administrators of the Estate Of
WILLIAM B. STARBIRD late Of Portland,
In the County Of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
to exhibit the same and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to make payment to
SYLVESTER B. BECKETT, Admir-.
Portland, April 20, 1869. ap24dfaw3w
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Street Sprinkling.

THE undersigned are now ready to contract for
watering the streets for the season of 1869 either
by lots or by the tub. '''''eA
Office 119 Commercial Street.
, JOSSELYN Dc co.
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Notice.
M n. IEWkSBURY L. SWEAT was admitted a
ASA member Of our firm the list inst
nx 40 -. LITTLEJOHN & CHASE.
The Portland daily press., 1869-01-13

G. A. R.-The next entertainment of this
popular course comes off tomorrow evening
We have urged SO repeatedly the claims of this
Society to a large pecuniary investment on the
part OF the public, that it is unnecessary to do
more than remind our citizens that the support
of many sick and unprotected rests with this
Institution during a cold and trying winter,
and when times are very hard and work diff
cult to procure. Let then your hearts and
purses respond to the widow and the father
less.
The performers at the concert tomorrow
evening consist of Miss Alice Button, the Gel
ebrated pianist; Mrs. Smith and Mrs. D. c.
Hall, who have sung to the great acceptance of
Portland audiences at several of the Grand
Army entertainments; and the Messrs. Winch
the other a bass voice. Among the choice
morceaux presented on the programme will be
found LISTS Raphsodie Hongroise," and Thai
berg's "Home, sweet home" for piano, by Miss
Dutton; Stigelli's Brightest Eyes" by w. j
Winch; The Drinking Song from Wallace's
"Lurline" by j. f. Winch; two quartettes, ore
by Eisfeldt, and the other by the authors
name not given, sung by Mrs. Smith and Hall,
and the Messrs. Winch; An aria from Often
bach's lue-Beard" by Mrs. Hall; and cava-
tina "Qui la voice." composed by Bellini, by
Mrs. Smith. There are also several duos, aras,
&c., and altogether very pleasant entertain
ment is promised.
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A SECOND ANONYMOUS PAPER, purporting to
be a statement of the Morrill, men, appears in
the Kennebec Journal and the Bath Times. It
closes by saying: The will of majority of
the one hundred and fifty Republican members
of the Legislature, all of whom attended the
caucus and acted, has never yet been express
ed or ascertained." The card of Mr.. Perry,
which appears elsewhere, dsposes of that
worn-out plea as effectually as can be desired.
What new su5terfuge, gentlemen? You are
not fighting honestly or honorably; everybody
has ceased to expect that, but what pretext
that is even plausible in its appearance can you
now devise? The idea that there was no nom
nation because it was not announced by the
chair, is too puerile to deserve moments con-
sideraton. The report Of the committee for
counting the votes ooas accepted formally. That
report indicated the nomination of Hamlip.
and its acceptance made the nomination valid
without further action. The chairman cannot
make and unmake nominations in the perform.
ance of bis merely ministerial duties Such an
absurdity as this was never before made the
basis of action even in the disputation of polit-
ical contests.
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THE POPULARITY OF HANNIBAL HAMLIN.-
The Republicans throughout the country
would rejoice to see Hamlin elected United
States Senator from Maine.-Boston Tran
script.
The Concord Monitor says:
The return of Hannibal Hamlin to the
United States Senate will be hailed with Joy
by hundreds of thousands of Republicans all
over the country. Among our living states
men no man to-day occupies a more enviable
position in the hearts of the American people.
Entering Congress in 1913, with Hon. John P.
Hale-both Democrats-he went with Mr..
Hale in opposition to the annexation of Tex
as, until that measure was conSummated.
Then joining with Mr.. WilmoS in passing the
famous Wilinot Proviso, though continuing
to enjoy the confidence OF the Democratic
party, which afterwards twice elected him to
the United States Senate, he never faltered in
his opposition to the exter sion of slavery.
And when, at length, the attempt was made
to fasten that nefarious institution upon the
free soil Of Kansas by the double agency of
border ruffianism and military despotism, he
boldly denounced the conspiracy, dissolved his
connection with the Democratic party, and
went home and appealed to the people, who
responded by nominating and electing him
Governor of the State by the largest majority
ever given in Maine for any candidate.
1t is but the simple truth of history, we be-
lieve, to say that to no man does the Repuli-
can party owe more for its subsequent victo-
res aud final triumph in the election of Gen.
eral Grant than to HANNIBAL HAMLIN
We congratulate him, we congratulate the
Republicans of Maine and of the whole coun-
try, on the return of one of the ablest, truest
and most sagacious of the "Old Republican
Guard" once more to the Senate. We would
wish he were going to displace less worthy
and able man than Senator MORRILL,, who has
few superiors for Senatorial character and abil-
ity in that body, of which he has been for eight
years an honored, industrious and influential
member. We would rather see dozen, such
as we could name, receive Z" ticket of leave"
than he. But, for all that, we cannot help
rejoicing with those who do rejoice" over the
return of HANNIBAL HAMLIN
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The Publre Library-Agaiu.

1t is with unfeigned satisfaction, that in be-
half OF the Directors of the Public Library, 1
announce the reception of Jave hundred dollars
from our fellow citizen VIM. w. Thomas. In
his letter from Wytheville, in Western Vir-
ginia, January 9th, after saying that he had
seen an article in the Portland Press in which
our need of money and books was urged, he
says: with the desire to aid the Institute in
this commendable work, enclose you my
check for .fue hundred dollars which please
expend in the purchase of such standard
books as your association shall deem most ad-
visable."
1t is exceedingly gratifying to see our citi-
Gems giving such willing and generous aid to
the cause of free education and the widest Diff
fusion of knowledge among US. And it is also
gratifying to observe the avidity with which
young persons visit our rooms seeking in
struction and literary recreation from the am
pie stores with which we are already able to
supply them. Our periodical department is
large and various, and our lighter class of
reading is interspersed with an excellent Sc
lection of historical, biographical and miscel-
laneous literature. These pecuniary supplies,
coming from some of our liberal citizens. who
justly appreciate the unqualified advantages
of free public library will enable the mana
gers, in some measure to keep up with the
prolific issue of publications on all subjects of
human knowledge, which this progressive and
earnest age is giving to The world
Our catalogue soon to be issued, will show
the richness and variety of our collections, and
at the same time place our treasures within
the reach Of every seeker after knowledge
We sre expected to continue our onward pro-
gress. We mean to do it, and to make con-
slant additions of books new and old to our
stock.-We must not be content to stand by
and see towns like New Bedford, Springfield
Worcester, Newburyport and other cities not
so large nor enterprisiug as ours, 60 before US
as they now do with their collections of 20 OOC
aud $4,000 volumes. Let our citizens, follow.
ing the noble example we are noticing, keep
the hands of the managers of the Institution
replenished, and they need be under no ap.
prehepsion that their funds will not be wisely
administered or that they will not see the
fruits OF their lberality richly clustering in
our community. Money is the oil which feeds
the lamp that illumines the ample page Of
knowledge. w. WILLIS.
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NJ L. Abr. O'good's Lecture to. night will
no doubt draw packed audience. We have
heard great many say that while they were
very DESTROYS of hearing Dr. Osgood on what
ever subject he might select, they were par
sticularly interested in the "Comirg Man." If
Grant is the Coming Man" to whom he refers
we can assure Mr.. Parton tina; if be has got,
any bets up on that individual,' not smoking,
he had better hedge before it is roo late. As o
whether he will drink "deponent saith not. "
We presume he will however - cold water
Most people do. Be sure and get your seats
during the day, and try an get into the hall
before the lecture commences. It is very dis
couraeing to hear the door perpetually opening
and shutting and people moving about while
the lecturer is speaking. jilf
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TENNYsoN AT Homeland the poet laure-
ate of England drinks and smokes. The author
of :" In Memoriam" makes night of it" and
has the vanity to intone his own poetry. So
says correspondent of the Citizen:
Tennyson and retired to his study at the
top of the house, lit pipes and talked of poetry.
He asked me if l could read his 6 Boadicea?'
1 thought I could. "Read it and let me see, -
said he. I would rather hear you read it, y
answered. Thereupon he did so, chanting
the numbering lines with great JUNCTION. Ispoke
of the idyl of Guinivere" as being, perhaps,
his finest poem, and said that I could not read
it without my voice failing me at certain pas
sages. Why / can read it and keep my voice. u
he exclaimed triumphantly.
This l doubted, and he agreed to try after
we went down. But the first thing he did was to
produce a magnum of wonderful sherry, thirty
years cid, which had been sent to him by pc
etc wine dealer. Such WINE never tasted.
" 1t was meant to be drunk by Cleopatra or
Catherine of Russia" said Tennyson. We had
two wine glasses apiece, when he said, " To-
night You shall help me to drink one of the
few bottles Of my Waterloo-1815. We shall
make night OF it." The first bottle was
brought, aid after another drink all round
Tennyson took up the Idyls Of the King"
His reading is d strange, mOnOtonous chant,
with unexpected falling infections, which I
can2ot describe, but Can i'm tate exactly. 1t
is very impressive; in spite Of myself became
very much excited as he went on. Finally.
when Arthur forgives the Queen, Tennyson's
voice fairly broke. ! found tears on nv
cheeks, and and Mrs. Tennyson were cry
ing on either side OF me. He made az effort,
and went on TO the end, closing grandly. "How
can you say" asked, (referring to previous
conversation)" that you have no surety of per-
manent fame? This poem will only die with
the language in which it is written" Mrs. Ten.
nyson started up from her couch. 1t is truel"
she exclaimed, II have told Alfred the same
fact, finished the Waterloo bottle; then went
up TO the garrett to smoke and talk. Tennyson
read the Hylas" of Theocritus, in Greek his
own Northern Farmer" and Andrew Mar
vell's Coy Mistress" We parted at 2 o'c lock
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The Case Of Perry.

The Aroostook member who threw blank
instead Of vote in the legislative caucus,
was instructed by the caucus which gave him
his own nomination to vote for Hamlin. If it
were consistent with reason, usage or honesty
to go behind the result Of the Thursday even
ing caucus and consider the question of inten-
tomas it is not-the will OF Mr.. Perry's con-
st.tuents was better expressed by blank than
it would have been by vote for Morrill, and
would havs been better expressed by a vote
for Hamlin than by blank.
The following card from Mr.. Perry, publish
ed in the Kennebec Journal of Tuesday shows
exactly what that gentleman intended by his
blank. No honest member of the Legislature
after reading that card can hesitate for a mo-
ment to adhere to the regular nomination:
A Card.
As there is Misrepresentation in regard to
my vote on Thursday evening last, at the Sen.
atorial caucus, 1 will say that cast a blank
vote purposely, and as had before intended
TO DO, intending that it should count for neith-
er party; and I had communicated my pur-
pose to prominent gentleman of the highes
responsibility whose name will give if de-
sired.
IL is true that in the excitement and copfu-
sion, after the statement of the vote, to void
being dragged before the caucus, 1 said that
intended to vote fur Mr.. Morrill,, but hardly
knew what said. voted as 1 had previous
ly determined-in blank.
Before the September election, l had given
a statement in writing to persons outside of
my representative district, that, in my opinion
Mr.. Morrill, should be returned and that if per-
mitted to do SO, 1 would use my influence for
him. After ascertainng the views of my con-
stituents, found their desire was that Mr..
Hamlin should be elected senator. I did not
wish to act against the wishes of my constitu-
ents and / wanted if possible to act consistent.
ly with my pledge, therefore made up my
mind to vote for neither candidate. Ny fault
was in saying on the eve OF the caucus. that
intended to vote for Mr.. Morrill,. That was
not an untruth, for did once so intend. 1t
was simply an evasion and ought to have ex-
planned it on the spot, but the excitement con
fusion, and my diff1dence we're so great that /
lost the favorable opportunity.
Augusta, Jan. 9, 1869. N. o. PERRY.
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ANNUAL ELECTION OF BANK OrF1cERs.-The
different banks in this city held their annual
meeting for the election of officers yesterday
with the following results:
Canal National-W. W. Thomas, President.
Byron Greenough, Vice-President, in place OF
William Kimball, deceased. B. G. Somerby
Cashier. W. W. Thomas, Thomas Hammond
Charles E. Barrett, Geo. F. Shepley, Byron
Greenough, John G. Brooks, William Deering
| in place of William Kimball deceased. Direct.
ors. .-a ID
Casco National-Samuel E. Spring, Presi-
dent. Eben Steele, Vioe-President. e. p
Gerrish, Cashier. Samuel E. Spring, Eben
| Steele. Nathan Cummings, A. E. Stevens, 10.
seph Walker, Geo. P. Wescott, Jacob s. Wins.
low, in place of John B. Carroll, deceased. Di.
| rect9rs. -
| First Nationalist. John Smith, President
| H. j. Libby, Vjce-President. w, E. Gould
Cashier st. John Smith, Fl. j. Libby, Ezra
Carter, Jr., Chas. Holden, Henry B. Hart, John
B. Brown, John Rand, Directors.
Merchants Observation-Disclosures Cram. Pres.
| ident William Willis, Vice-P President. Chas
Payson, Cashier. Rensselaer, Cram. William
Willis, Jacob Mcclellan, Rufus e. Wood, John
Lynch, Charles Fobes, George s. Hunt Di.
| rectors. ' ...-
Second National-J. s. Kicker, President
W. 81. Stephenson, Cashier. James Racklffe
J. s. Kicker, Edward P. Chase, M. G, Palmer
Jeremiah Dow, Directors.
All the Directors of this Bank are new cleo.
rions with the exception of Racket.
Cumberland National - Alvah Conant, Ed.
ward q. Daveis, Moses M. Butler, Weston F
Milikeu, Samuel J. Andersen, E5en Corey, in
place of William Meulton, Darius h. Ingra.
ham, in place of Ashur Ware.
The Directors of this Bank will meet at II
o'clock to-day to organize.
National Traders -A. K. Shurtleff, President
Edward Gould. Cashier. Ambrose x. Shnrt.
left, Neal Dow, Frederic G. Messer, Richa I'd
o. Conant, Eleazer McKenney, Directors.