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The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

UNION INAUGURAL PRAYER MEErNa.-In
accordance with general acquiescenes of feel
ing, the occasion of the Inauguration of Gen.
Grant as President of the United States seems
to demand some notice among Christians
Toe new administration will be inaugurated at
IL O'Clock M, at which hour a meeting for
prayer and conference will be held at the First
Parish Church. Rev. DR.. Shailer, will preside
and Rev. Mr.. Bailey and the clergymen and
laymen of the several denominations will be
present, and all are cordially invited to attend
and take part. 1t is hoped that there win be
large and interested attendance at the meet
ing to-day, as from the peculiar state of our
country the blessing of Almighty God is need
ed in an especial manner to rest upon the new
incumbents of the various governmental posi-
tiOns
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

ARRIVAL OF THE ST. Steamship
st. George, Capt. Jones, from Glasgow 18th
ult., arrived at this port at 8 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. She brings about dozen passen-
gers and a full cargo
There are now lying at the Grand Trunk
wharves four ocean steamships, viz: The Mo-
ravian, Prussian, st. Andrew and st. George.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

ARRIvvL OF THE "PRUssIAN. The M. O.
s. S. "Prussian," Captain Aird, arrived at this
port, from Liverpool February 18th and Lon
donderry the 10Th, yesterday noon at IL o'clock
She brings 43 cabin and ITO steerage passengers
Her cabin list is the largest ever brought into
this port. We are indebted to the Purser for
files of papers.
short description of this elegant new ves-
sci may not prove uninteresting to our read
ers. She makes the sixteenth vessel belong
ing to the line, all of the highest class.
Gross measurement 2673 tons. Registered
as 1.69S tons. She is $50 feet in length, 40 feet
inches width of beam, 25 feet inches deep
in hold. She is propelled by two engines of
250 horse power each, and they are capable of
being worked up to 1000 horse power. They
are furnished with all the latest improvements
including Spencer's patent super-heating and
surface condensing apparatus. There are fine
and ample arrangements for ventilation in her
furnace and engine departments, and also for
an economical but efficacous nse of fuel.
She is barque rigged, like the rest of the
line, and has steam winches for loading and
unloading cargo. She is divided into eight
water-tight compartments by seven water
tight bulk heads. She is supplied with Gis-
BONES patent telegraph to communicate be-
tween the bridge and wheelhouse and engine
room She can carry 900 tons of coal in her
bunkers, and $4,000 gallons of water in her
tanks, and Normanday's patent condenser can
produce 1400 gallons of fresh water per day.
She has eight large boats, constructed on the
life-boat principle, with Clffard's patent ap-
paratus for lowering and lifting applied to
each. Superior passenger accommodation will
be found on board, as she can carry 70 in the
cabin and 900 in the steerage. She is flush
decked, SO that in case of rough weather or q
heavy sea if the water comes over the bow it
runs off without causing any damage,
Her cooking apparatus is very extensive for
the supply of passengers and crew, and, not of
the least Importance, is the arrangement of
closets, and other matters pertaining, of sani-
tary character. She has also very large ice-
houses and vegetable bunkers.
The passenger accommodations are very lux
urious. Comfortable and elegant state rooms.
cabins, and on the poop-deck a tip-top smoking
room, an arrangement that all male voyagers
can appreciate who know how good cigar or
pipe tastes after they have been debarred the
use of tobacco by sea-sickness. Nothing has
been omitted for securing comfort and happi-
ness which great experience would suggest
and money could command.
The "Prussian" was built and engined by
Messrs. A. & j. Ingls, of the Point-house
building and marine engine works, Glas-
gov, and reflects great credit on her construc-
| tors, and is noble addition to the fine line of
steamers of the Montreal Ocean Steamship
COmpany
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

CoRRECTIoN-BoARD OF TRADE-We a,e
requested to state that the vote published in
Wednesday mornings paper, as passed at the
meeting Of the Board Of Trade Tuesday. is
calculated to convey an erroneous impression
as to what took place at that meeting. Mr..
Hersey, after saying that he was friendly to
the Rutland road, stated that he did not be-
leve it ought to be pushed now, that the Og-
densburgh road was more important, and we
could carry on only one, and that he did not
think the Board of Trade should take part in
divisions, &C., on railroad questions, and then
moved that the resolutions offered by Mr.. Poor
be indefinitely postponed. No preamble or rea-
son for the postponement was in the motion or
voted on This the record shows, and this ev
cry one knows who was present. Besides.
Gen. Anderson in seconding Mr.. Hersey's mo-
ton, said he did so not because he endorsed
all of the gentlemen's reasons, but simply the
result we are aiming to secure. We are as
sured that the fifty-eight members who voted
for the postponement desired the defeat of the
legislation asked for by the Rutland road at
the present session of the Legislature.
1t is but just to our reporter to say, that ow-
ing to the limited amount of time-twenty
minutes-alowed to the gentlemen on either
side of the discussion, and each of them hav-
ing so much they wanted to say, it would have
been impossible for a long-hand reporter to
have been correct in every particular as the
disputants spoke unusually fast.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

NEW STYLE OF FREscoINe.-If our citizens
will call at the store of Mr.. George L. Lothrop,
No. " Exchange street, they will notice upon
the walls an imitation in paper of fresco work,
which is really beautiful, and bids fair to take
the place of frescoing, as it costs only about
one-third as much. The styles are various,
and all tastes can be suited. In addition to
these fresco paper Mr.. Lothrop.has some splsn-
did paper columns, which are just the article
for decorating and adorning churches and pub
lie buildings at a low rate, and which look
equally as well as most of the frescos Call
and see them.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04
Mortality Of Portland for the Year end.
ing Feb. 2S, 1859.

To the Mayor and Common Council of the CITY
of Portland:
The undersigned would report the whole
number of burials during the year ending Feb.
%, 1869, was 694; of these, there died of
Abeess, 1; Apoplexy, 8; Bronehiti., i Burned. p:
Cancer, 8; Canker, 3; Casualty, 14 Childbirth TO-
Cholera Infantum, 81; Cholera Morbus, 10; Con.
SUMPTION 164; Congestion of Lungs, 21; Congestion
of Bowels, Congestion OF Brain, z; Commissions
g.; Group, 8; Diarrhea Z; Diabets, q; Diptherir /:
Disease Of Brain, 10; Disease OF Heart %; Disease
of Liver, II; Disease of Lungs, 81 Disease of Kid
neys, 8; Disease of Spine, 8; Disease OF Womb. / !:
Dropsy, 16; Dropsy on Brain, 10; Drowned. 10:
Dysentery, 9; Epilepsy, 1; Erysipeus, 1; Influenza
1; Bilious Fever, q Brain Fever, 6; Lung Fever. 20:
Scarlet Fever. 80; Typhoid Fever, 10; Rheumatic
Fever, 1; Gravel, 1; Inflammation Bowels. 10: do
Brain, 1; do Lungs 8; Infantile, 48; Hermoraoe /
Measles, z; Malignant Festori. q; Neuralgia 3: Ner
vous Exhaustion, q; Old Age, 26; Paralysis. 10.
Pneumonia, 2; Poison, /; Rheumatism 6: Rupture
1; Suicide, l; Scrofula Q; Suffocation by Gas: Tn
NOR, H. Teething, 4; Whooping Cough, Z; Worms,
2; Still-boTn, %; unknown, 19.-Total, 69i
4ges.-Under years, 258; between 5 and 10. 81:
between lO and 20, 35; between 20 and 3O 10: he.
tween 80 and 40, 68 between 40 and 6O 48: between
30 and go ~; between go and TO- 4S between 10 and
80, 34i between 80 and 80, 49, between 90 and loo.
B.; Still-born, 2S unknown, 3.-Total 694
Se9es.-Males, 352; females, 500; Unknown 3d.
Total $40. ~
Died out of the city and brought in for interment
4S; removed from the city for interment abroad s2
LOUIS BUNoE,
superintendent of Burials
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

p. M. BAT the annual meeting of the
Portland Mechanic Blues held on Wednesday
evening, March Sd, the following officers were
elected:
Treasurer-Col. Thomas A. Roberts.
Armorer-Sergeant VIM. Fl. Brown.
Standing Committee-Corporal Martin L.
Dunn and Private Storer s. Knight.
investigating Committee Ordnance Ser
geant W. z. Young, Corporal Freeman T.
Merrill and Private VIM. H. Fagin
Auditors-Privates Albert Hawes and AL
bert Sturtevant.
We would also state that the new and ele-
CANT armory of the Company will be open to
the inspection of visitors from 10 A. M. to-day
till p. M. Tickets to the ball can also be OBJ
tained there. For notice of the ball see our
account OF entertainments this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

The Young LADIES and Gentlemen of
Mountfort street Church and Society are to
give an entertainment this evening at their
Church, the proceeds to 60 to relieve the Pas
tor, Rev. John T. Hayslett, who has lost so
much from the late fire which destroyed his
house and nearly all of his effects. Besides an
intellectual feast, ample refreshments will be
furnished.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

The CALICO BALL.-The grand calico dress
ball of the Oceans came off last night at Ian
caster Hall and was great success. While
we there it seemed as if there were as many
couples on the floor as the hall could we'll ac-
commodate, but as we left, at about 10 O'Clock,
the late comers were ascending the stairs
The dresses of the ladies were very neat and
pretty, and with very few exceptions of light
pattern if not white. Some of the gentlemen
were attired in calico shirts. 1t was rare
good time, and we can only say that if any fail
in the future to attend the parties given by
Ex-4's boys they will only have themselves to
blame
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

VELocIPEDIANA.-Mr.E. E. H. Dunn opened bis
velocipede rink in the Portland 8 Rochester
depot last evening. There was very large
attendance and much sport was enjoyed. 1t is
grand place for such purpose, being SO spa
cious. The Forest City Band was present and
played some fine music.
Three prizes were offered for the best time
made in going round the rink four times, be-
ing about half mile. There were TWENTY-FIVE
contestants for the prizes. The first prize, a
silver cup, was won by John Crowley who
made the distance in lao. The second prize
was won by John Kennedy, in 1401-4 1t was
gentlemans pallisor. For the third prize, a
splendid whip, Patrick Davis made Al and ].
W. Armstrong 1.41 IA These two had to
race round the rink twice, and Davis won,
making the course in 81 seconds.
There were only two upsets in the whole
racing, and these arose from attempting to turn
too short corners.
The riuk will be open every evening, and
those who would like to try the velocipede can
have chance.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

Mr. CoLFAx's FAREWELL TO THE HOUSE.
Wednesday, upon the meeting of the House of
Representatives, Mr.. Colfax addressed that
body in brief farewell speech 1t was elo-
quent and full of the kindliest feeling toward
the members of both political parties In con-
cluson he said:
cannot claim that in the share have had
~ Tue ueIoeratlons or legislation of this House
as member and officer. 1 have alwaysdope .hat
Which was wisest and best in word or in act
ior none OF us are infallble; but that have
strlven to perform faithfully every duty, and
that, devoted as all know to principles that 1
have deemed correct the honor and glory of
our country have always been paramount and
ABOVE all party ties L can consequently assert;
and that have sought TO mitigate rather than
to intensity asperities which the collision Of
opposing parties SO often evoke, must be left to
my fellow members to verify.
In the responsible duties of the last six
years Ihave endeavored to administer the rules
you have enacted for your guidance, both in
letter and in spirit, with impartiality, uninfiu-
enced by political associations or antagonisms,
and may be pardoped for the expression OF
the qualification that while no decision has
been reversed, there has been no appeal, some
times taken as they are by a minority as pro-
test against the power of the majority under
the rules, which has ever been decided by
strictly party vote.
1t in the quickneSS with which the presiding
officer here is often compelled to rule, hour at
ter hour, on parliamentary points, and in the
performance of his duty, to protect all MEM
bers in their rights, to advance the progress of
public business and to preserve order, any
word has fallen from my lips that has Justly
wounded any one, desire to withdraw it unre-
servedly. I leave this hall with no feeling of
unkindness to any member with whom have
been associated in all the years of the past,
having earnestly tried to practice that lesson of
life which commands us to write our enmities
on the sand, to engrave our friendships on the
granite.
But the last word cannot longer be delayed
l bid farewell to the faithful and confiding
constituency whose atfectionate regard has sus-
tanned and encompassed me through al the
years of my public life. Farewell to the hall
which, in It's excitements and restless activi-
ties, so often seemed to represent the throb-
bings and the intense feelings of the national
heart. And finally, fellow members and
friends, with sincere gratitude for the generous
support you have always given me in the diff
cult duties of my Office, and with the warmest
wishes for your health, happiness and prosper
ity, one and all, I bid yon farewell.
After the applause which followed had sub
sided, Mr.. Woodward, Democrat, of Pennsyl-
vania offered resolutions expressing regret at
the departure OF Mr.. Colfax, passing encomi-
ums on his high talents, impartiality, &C.,
which were passed unanimously.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

TIE FIRST Gun FROM New HAMPSHIRE
The town election at Newcastle, N. H., took
place Tuesday. 1t has given the key note to
the State. Last year the Democrats carried
the town by ten majority; this year the Re-
publcans have clean majority of thirty, and
nave elected the Selectmen and all the town
ulncers' which gives them control of the check
list next Tuesday.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

I'd UNIvERsALIsT SocIETY.-We learn that
this Society has voted to purchase tn" Thomas"
lot at the head of India street, for the purpose
of erecting church edifce thereon. 1t is a
most eligible site and contains about 5000 feet.
The price paid is rs cents per foot.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

THE PORTLAND MECHANIC BLUES Armory
will be thrown open to visitors to-day, March
4th. Tickets for the Inauguration ball will be
for sale at the same place. Ladies and gentle
men are respectfully invited to call and exam
inc the room.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

MEssRs. Arnold, Constable & Co., of New
York, have ordered of the Steam Safe Co., of
Boston, one Fof the largest FIRE and burglar
proof Safes for their new store now building in
Broadway. 1t will weigh about i've tons.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

P. Y. M. @. A.-There will be O social re-
union at the rooms of the Young Mems Chris
tian Associatinn this evening. Ad mission free.
Young people are cordially invited.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

The whole number of deaths in this CITY dur
ing the month of February was Al; of these
there died of
Consumption, II; Canker, /; Apoplexy, l. Rheu-
matism, 2; Paralysis, Scarlet Fever 81 Disease d
Liver. 2; fantile 2; Old Age, l. Disease of Heart
i; Drogsy, 1; Drowned, 2; Lung Fever, 1; Influen-
"a, Disease Of Brain, 1; Commissions, q; Infiam
nation OF Bowels, l; Congestion of Brain, 1; Still
born, unknown, Total Al
Ages-Under years, 16; between and 10, 1; be.
tween 20 and 30, A; between 80 and 40, 8; between
40 and 50, 2; between 30 and 60, between so and
tween 80 and 100, 1; unknown, 1.-Total. Al.
Se1es-Males, 81; Females, 10; unknown, Ito
tai, Il.
Whole number of deaths in February, 1858, 65.
Louis BUNCE,
Superintendent of Burfals.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

FALMoUTH.-At the municipal election in
Falmouth, Monday, G. w. Winslow, Demo
crat was chosen Moderator. The selectmen
elected are B. F. Hall, Albert Winslow and s.
%. Norton, all Democrats. Auditor, Smith
Barbour,7 Republican. Falmouth is Repub-
lican town but this is the second year that the
Democrats have carried the spring election on
account of divisions in the Republican ranks.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04
superiar fan..

MARCH TEBM-aoDDARD, j., PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-Thos. H. Haskell v, Grand Trunk
Railway Co. Action to recover tor lost baggage.
Verdict ior plaintiff for $57s3
N. Webb. Rar,ss
No. 2Os-Benj. Rolfe ct al. We. Sarah j. Griffin,
On trial.
Ingraham. Carletop
The following are the assignments for Jury trials:
THURSDAY, MARoH T.
6s-Hardenbrook VS.. White
148-ArmstrOpg VS.. Parker,
217-Dunn VS.. G. T. r. Co.
207-Porter VS.. Morgan.
FRIDAY.
156-Gallagher VS. Causer
216-Smith VS.. Bacon
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

ELDERLY" PEOPLE. Mr.. Elisha Wadleigh
of North Parsonsfeld, Me-, is 100 years and
one month cid, aud is still erect, active and
strong, and can see to read the smallest print
without the use of spectacles. In the same
town rs Mrs. Kimball who has reached the age
OF ~, and is still able to visit her friends and
walk about the neghborhood. Her husband
died few years since at the age of 100.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

THE ST. LOUIS FAMILY FLOUR co.
Flour at Wholesale Prices.-For the conven-
ience of our up town patrons, we have opened
a store No. 229 Congress Street, next door to
New City Hall, and have added thereto stock
of FRESH GROCERIES. Please call and see
them. feb9dtfsN
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

PAINE's Music STORE. Mr.. William
Paine has returned to his old location, II Mid
die street, in Fox Block where he will be hap
py to see all his old friends.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04
state News.

- Inc tram which started from Lewiston at 8
at 11.50 Tuesday A. M. The train was detain-
ed at Llvermore Falls nearly three days.
The Lewiston Journal saws the marcurv in
the Thermometer at the canal gate honse sto.,d
at 20 degrees below zero Tuesday morninS ~
Monday morning it was at 18 below.
ARoosTooK COUNTY
The Sunrise says Perham Plantation has
% voters, and last year made 8 IA tons of nice
maple sugar or 800 lbs to each man.
The Presque Isle Sunrise is bitterly opposed
to the amendment introduced by Mr.. Cary of
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

1HE FEBRUARY numbor of Messrs. Loring,
Short q Harmon's Literary Bulletin" is pub
lished. This will be found very convenient
reference for book buyers, and those who wish
TO know what to read.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

N B.-Republicans who did not vote Mon
day have perhaps been disappointed at not re-
ceiviDg the leather medal promised them The
Argus explains the matter by saying that all
the leather in the market has been used in
making leather editors for our Conservative
contemporary, which it designated the other
day as a "leading paper"
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04
Farm for sale.

| Pownal, farm OF the late Benjamin Soule con D..
4 tanning seventy-acres OF good land, with build.
ings thereon; woo1-lot and orchard, two wells OF
excellent water, never tail in dryest seasons Eo-
furthcr pa tlculars enquire OF j. SOULE.
maf4wlm' o..r.- on the premises.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

RATIFICATION OF THE AMENDMENT.-Kan-
sas and Nevada have already ratified the 18th
constitutional amendment. The action of the
latter State is particularly gratifying as it is
one of the very few that are considered doubt
full.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04
Iron for the Blood.
Mandrake for the Liver,

TNbE combination of these two important RENEE
i dial agents with syrup is one of the most i'm
portant medical discoveries of the age, and the large
and rapidly increasing sale, without any special ef-
tort on the part Of the prOprieois, is sufficient guar
antee that the remedy Is fully appreciated and re-
commended.
These who have used it for debility, imperfect
digestion, dyspepsia &C., have found it an unailing
remedy.
The Iade supplied on the most liberal terms.
,. r.. LUNT a. Co.,
lelS-dlOwsN Sole Agents for Maine
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04
The Fsr.y-Fir.t CenR,e..

The following is a complete and accurate
list OF all the members OF the forty-frst Con-
gress,,which assemblies at noon, to-day. The
names of Republicans are printed in Roman
and the Democrats in italics:
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04
Portland and Vicinity.
New Advertisements this DAY.

AUCTION COLUMN.
Auction Notice-F. o. Bailey, 1S Exchange st.
Auction Sale = e. M. Patten Il Co.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Exh bition and Concert-rhis Evening
NEW ADvERTIsEMENT COLUMN.
Room to Let.
For Sae-Adams House.
Paper Collars to the Trade.
Music Stores. f. Cobb.
Probate Notices.
Perry's Freckle Lotion.
Farm for Sale-J. Soule.
Corn-Geo W. True g. Co.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Notice.

The Republicans oil Cape Elizabeth will meet at tba
Town House in said town, on Friday, March 12 at 81
O'Clock M, for the purpose of nominating board
of officers for the ensuing year.
mr3dtd Per Order Town Conn.,
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

WE would call attention to very desirable
Public House for sale by Israel Adams, of
Bethel, in to-day's advertising columns.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

IT was the telegraph, and not disease, that
killed Gen. Wyman B. S. Moore. 1t now says
that he is very sick in Virginia, but not dead.
Many people will be exceedingly glad to know
that there is yet hope of his life.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.
VELOCIPEDES.

WOOD BROTHERS,
596 BrO0dsCGg, Ne,O York.
eturers Of fine Pleaeure Carriages, are now
P''p"ieu 20 receive orders for the celebrated
Partisan VeIOcipedes,
o' eneir own manufacture which for durability and
beauty of finish are not equaled.
Having secured the erclusipe r;,h4 20 ,,.nntoo-
ture VeOcipedes in the State OF Connecticut under
Letters Patent No. 59915 with the r;ob, ~ .eU
throughout the United States. We shall be pleased
TO receive orders from friends and customers in
Maine. Descriptive circulars, with cuts and prices
furnished on application or by mail. fe27dIwsN
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04
For Sale!

EEEs The well-known ADAMS HOUSE inst
k,kk&As4 over the river from Bethel HILL Me- one
EEkIi,N mile from The Railroad station. For terms
Arefer to the Proprietor ON the premises
ISRAEL ADAMS
Also refer to Il. A. Chapman. Esq Bethel shaw
g Haskell,s Commercial st, Portland.
This is one OF themost delightful summer resorts
combining river and mountain seenery, unsurpassad
by any other place in the State
Bethel Hill, Feb "a, 1853. mar4eodswsw
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

USE Schlotterbsck's Bay Shampooing LIQUID
to eradicate dandruff Fifty cents per bottle.
mch3d2w
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

/. "A cofin," said an Irishman, is the house
a man lives in when he is dead" . .--'4
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04
TO let,
STATE OF MAINE

0NE large and pleasant front chamber, for one or
Spring st. marsdsts
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

Thejury were finally discharged, and case set
down for trial before his Honor Thursday afternoon
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04

5000 Bushels High Mixed Corn
GARG0 OF Sch Mary Langdon, now landing at
Op16 Commercial st.
GEO. w. TRUE & co.
The Portland daily press., 1869-03-04
PAPER COLLARS,
Good Chance for a Trader,

a aceH located Country Store, and good tsco Story
House, rifh about four acres Of Land
for Sale.
N Cumberland, miles from Portland wei known
Las the "Charles Poland Stand. The store is IL
story, good size on the ground and in good repair
with horse shed connected. Railroad Depot opno,
site the store.
The house contains niue rooms; plenty good wa
Ter at house and store. New caIriage-ho and
wood-house.
The above Is one of the best locations for a eoun-
try trader in the county, and to energetic man of
experience, who is in want OF business this is a
chance not to be overlooked. Apply 10
VIM. H. JERRlS, Real Estate Agent
mr4d3ws Opposite Prebe House.