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New-York tribune., 1869-01-22
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But what OF u.s. his execuonersi Can Society afford
10 be engaged In such desperate work Are we not Ia
bong under rnthoss and inherited delusiOn-that OF
tho TRugs or Parsses OF any people who have done In
human and deeds the belief TINT they were
fnlang sacred iaWi The darkest shadows along the
path OF history are those where mankind has deberatey
ia own lnstincts and committed great sins
against humanity. from dreary, misguided sense OF
ohlIVatOna human divine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-11-25
EMths Eress.

For the Ffess. .s.
AN EXTRACT frotti Il lettFF ystjtten ny one OF
,ha nrisoners in Cunlber land, County Jail to
his folks in the country ON Thanksgiving day:
l finished the above letter about half-past
eleven, and sat in meditative mood, waiting
for dinner To-day is our corned beet and DO
tato day. Many of the prisoners keep the day
of the week by the kind of rations, as they are
changed each day in the week. Many jokes
were cracked in anticipation Of Thanksgiv-
ing dinner. Some guessed we should get an
extra potato; one quarter of roast beef apiece
others fricaseed chicken; an oyster soup; a
salmon fry; wild turkeys tame goose, OF
anything that came into their minds. But
none anticipated anything better than COM
mon.
Twelve o'clock came, half-past; one, half
past, and no dinner yet. >,
Exclamations were heard-"I'm hungry;
"Give me some bareback; Give me some
corned beef and potatoes, and will be salts
| fed" "This is Fast-day instead of Thanksgiv.
ing-day:" was the exclamation of some impa'
tient spirit
Two o'clock and bang came the dinner pans
and to the surprise of the prisoners, we'll filled
| with good fat turkey, with plenty of stuffing
gravy and potatoes. For joke-sake some ex
claimed NOW where's the pudding?" Bu
| before the turkey had fairly gone to the
regions of digestion, and to the great surprise
of all the plum pudding came, hot and nice
good enough for King or Queen. "Bully iol
Perry! Three cheers for e. N Perry" rang
through the jail. Such a surprising good din
ner makes US all feel CAV, or all but me, fol-
| you well know 1 cannot feel gay in my situa
ton, and in the midst of my troubles. c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-11-25

y REPUBLICAN, daily paper is to be started Al
Frederick City, Maryland. 1t will be the first
daily paper in the State outside of Baltimore.
The Legislature OF Vermont has voted
down proposition TO allow women who pay
taxes the right to vote at district school meet
ings. This result was not due to any hostility
to the proposition itself, or any doubts con-
corning its plopriety, but it was regarded as
the entering wedge for universal female suf-
frage. Vermont is thoroughly radical State,
but as one OF the local journals SAYS, it has
no Intention "to subvert tile old :erder OF
things, nor give political supremacy to wo-
men," The women in Vermont nearly equal
the men in number, and the latter fear the fe-
mae voters might come TO govern the State.
In england, women who pay taxes in towns
are allowed to vote at municipal elections
with the result, according to the Spectator,
That they have proved themselves to be the
most corrupt class of electors. Not only do
they take brides themselves, but they also re-
fuse to allow their husbands to vote unless
paid for it.
The Republicans of Portsmouth carried
that city last Tuesday by 500 plurality. The
Board Of Aldermen stands six Republicans,
and two Democrats, the council will consist OF
eignt Republicans and three Democrats.
Last year The Democrats elected their mayor
by 81 plurality.
"hham .. Stevens, Republican, was elected
mayor Oh Dover, n. H., yesterday, by a ma
jority of BAL. .,..
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-11-25

OfIste we have seen little or nothing in
the Democratic papers about the Freedman's
Bureau ard until the report of General How.
ard came to hand were somewhat at a loss to
understand the cause of their sudden reticepce
But that report explains it all bv showing
great reduction in the expenses of the "Bu-
feau,D and what is still more gratifying, the
RAPID disappearance Of the state of things
W lich rendered its establishment necessary.
" ne year ago there were on duty in the Bu-
feau one hundred and forty-one commission
ed officers, four hundred and twelve civilian
agents, and three hundred and forty-eight
clerks; now there are but fifteen officers. sew.
enty one agents, and seventy-two clerks
Then clothing and rations were issued to the
destitute, costing on an average 500, 700 per
month; now no such supplies are issued. ex-
cept to the sick in hospital Then there were
twenty-one hospitals, folty-eight dispensaries,
eiSnlV-hVe surgeons, and five hundred and
lofty-one patients. Then transportation and
stores were furnished at a cost of S24,S40 per
month; now no transportation orders are
given. So long as the educational and bounty
divisions of the office continue, it will not be
practicable TO reduce the force further. The
only hospitals now kept up are those at Rich
mond and Washington. The special relief
1und was drawn upon during the year TO the
extent Of s252, SAT, for clothing and food given
to the destitute, mostly women and children.
The great mass of freed people are now self
supporting, and many have gone into bust
ness on their own account. The bureau Of
hcers generally report fattering condition
Oh thugs, and the hostility to schools and
teachers has, in great measure, ceased. Of
hclal reports give 211S schools, 2455 teachers,
and 1882 pupils within the jurisdiction of
the Bureau. The Freedmen raised and ex-
pended last year for school purposes alone not
less than 100000. Gen. Howard shows that
the entire cost of the Bureau since its organ
ization has been but $13,020,S16. He rec
commends the continuance of the bounty and
educational divisions, and the transfer of the
work they are now doing to other depart
ments it the Bureau is closed, and in con-
cluslon says that the law of self preservation
Will justify Congress in establishing general
system Of free schools throughout the South,
II the States themselves do not furnish them
at an early day, SO that all children may re-
ceiye such teaching as will fit them to dis
charge intellisently the duties of free Ameri-
can citizens. .. ..t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-11-25

DC Wing IRON sditcas which have, ss vel. bare.
lg been touched by oHF cop ueptiGns
am sure that the prOprietors of The Grand
Trunk in common with all classes of the Eng
fish people do heartily join with YOU in looking
Iorward to not distant time, when the wounds
when the two kindred nations occupying this
Comment under separate flags, but OF the same
Diooo and kin and inheritors of the same glo-
rious traditions of liberty and order WIZ re-
ue'te IN the Interchange OF commetc'ai ih.ei
course.
Your faithful and obedient servant,
RICHARD POTTER
To Messrs John A. Poor, Nathan Cummings,
John Mussey, I. c. Hersey. A. w. III. Clapp,
Wm. Willis, Eben Steele, r. Cram, and
other citizens of Portland.
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY OF CANADA S..
| MANAGING DIRECTORS OFFICE
AT NEW YORK, Nov. 10. 1869
Gentlemen Il received last night your favor
of the 10th nst., enclosing letter to Mr.. Pot
fer, the President of this Company. inviting
MN ana myself to complimentary dinner al
the Falmouth Hotel in Portland.
at once placed this document in the hand;
OF Mr.. Potter; and now beg to enclose you a
letter which he has written in reply, and which
beg you will be good enough 10 communicate
| to the gentlemen who have signed the requi.
| stion.
1t is assure you with very great pleasure
| tnat the IresiuehI Vi ,nis coi1Pau VINO IL JUS
| about returh'ng 10 Lnglsna, mas received SC
gratifying an expression OF tne Sood feellns o
me Pe9 P;i Vi ror J .ownaas 'ne urano
nat ~ INV d"u ~ - Soutoe " very gIea
th W tha anu pttat me ~ auu 10 inyseI
tho n a. tmo mJoessi.y vi nis uePaltute IRON
oms roun..t eaaiy neAi weeh PLACES IL OUT
Oiimat hi ~ hes ,ne ,e,s s5atSrps COIL
nnaJ nnt na th uoi T. :; ti W ts
this company to do everything it can TO pro
nn',n+ru nI proJPerty VI or.lanu, anu oI tne
corta;nyy 'niosm WHEN ; rte laliway r9ns, ane
uonnny ~ slea.Sl lhoen'lVe eau pe oiereu !!
,no'' ,',o l ou Jul pdrs, tnan tne testl
| Inouy we nave JUST received OF tne satlslactlo!
the manner in Which or s in t. anudnt
| ed VIM" Jul '"'''e'' 10 o0-o"o'
1t will, I am sure. be of interest TO the neo
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A Trip nm ong the Maritimes.

L
Some five years ago I spent some time among
the people of New Brunswick and Nova Sco-
tia. A large proportion of the inhabitants
were then loyal to the British crown, and no
greater insult could be offered to them than to
suggest annexation. The name Yankee did
not sound pleasant in their ears. Mr.. Tilley
and other place-seekers were then talking to
the people, projecting railroads by every mans
farm and into every considerable village, tell
ing the citizeps of st. Johns and other large
towns that there would not be room for the
manufacturing establishments and sugar re-
fineries that would eventually spring up, by
reason OF these improvements, as if by magic.
He stated that as soon as Confederation should
be consummated, the maratime provinces
would become manufacturers and importers
for all the rest of the Dominion; that Canada
would raise all her own breadstuffs, and a
splendid internal trade would, in consequence,
be opened, wherefrom the Provinces would
realize the lions share of the profits. The
union was contaminated and the results
are, in part, before us. New Brunswick and
Nova Scotia, rich in minerals, lumber, and
agricultural products for expectation, are cut
off from their natural market in the States by
duties on her productions, and from market
in the Dominion by tax on articles of prime
necessity which they wish in exchange, and
are therefore compelled to receive their bread
and manufactures from Canada and England
and export their own products to foreign coun-
tries, paying duties on the same. Canada re-
qures very little of the products which the
Blue-noses have, in exchange.
The result of this state of things is that these
provinces formerly loyal are now intensely
disloyal, and annexation is the CON mon theme
Of conversation on steam boats, at hotels and
among the people generally So carr est are
the people Of Nova Scotia on this subject that
they do not desire Reciprocity, fearing it NAV
retard annexation. A gentleman of high
standing in Nova Scotia informed me that he
raised the American flag on his house most
every day and tie people passing would take
off their hats and cheer it with all their might.
He mentioned this to show what change four
years had effected in public sentiment, for
then they would have torn down the stars and
stripes When asked how the people of the
States felt about annexation, my reply was,
that they were Indifferent; that when the peo-
pie of the provinces felt it would be for their
interest to join the great family of the States,
and would come peacably, then we should say
come!
Such is the result of short trial to force
trade out of its natural channels, and to make
intelligent people trade where it is not for
their interest. 1t is "cuttpg against the
grain, and experience will prove it a "hard
road to travel A LOCKER On.
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TcRcherA' Institute.

WINIdhOP, NOV. II, lo69.
The Teachers Institute now in session here
is largely attended by teachers from all parts
OF the county. This afternoon it adjourned to
attend the funeral of the late Francis E.
Webb, Esq, after unanimously passing the fol-
lowing resolves, upon which interesting and
touching remarks were made by the Super
visors MessSs Blgelow, Webb, of Cumberland,
Stetson of Lewiston, and DR., Snow of this
place:
Whereas it has pleased an All Wise Provi-
dence TO remove by sudden death Frances E.
Webb an honored and respected citizen of
this town and county; and whereas Mr. Webb
during his life was earnestly devoted to the
cause which this Institute is desigded to pro.
mote, and for many years an active co-work err
in our ranks, therefore:
Resolced that as a testimonial of our respect
tor the deceased, and sympathy for his afflicted
family and friends, this Institute stand ad-
lourned until half past seven o'clock this eve
nlng, and that we attend his funeral.
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WIT ANp WISDOM.

On i tombstone In Church-yard in Ulster
IL the following epitaph: Erected to the nam.
o,y of John Phillips accidentally shot as a
mark of affection by his brothers.
1t has been remarked that when two young
lady friends meet they Immediately kiss each
ers as ye would have men do unto yJu.
Companions in arms-Twin babies.
Wax doll babies from Is cents to 81 .25 at CO.
ga Hassan's
How to make clean sweep-wash him, and
buy your towels to wipe him of Cogia Hassan,
price frem ten cents to one dollar.
Who has many wishes, has generally but lit
tie will. No one need wish in vain for hat
while Cogia sells them for 20 cents each.
Sneers are the blasts that precede quarrels,
and Cogia Hassan's shears cut to nicety.
The most suitable laborers for warm wealth
er-Coolies.
The most suitable equipment for cool wealth
er-Cogias worsted goods.
Can man who avoids writing be called a
peE-shunner?
Cogia has nice stock of gold pens.
Why parish bell like the story of Cogias
low prices? Because it is often tolfd
Everything over which mans senses ex-
tend IS his. What you can enjoy is yours,
what you cannot enjoy, belongs TO another
and it takes but few cents now 10 possess
much at Cogia Hassan's prices.
Mr.. Billings is of the opinion that "there is
lots ov people in this world who covet misfor.
tunes, just for the luxury of granting" vide.
| those who pay others twice as much as Coeia
Hassan charges for goods.
Why are corn and potatoes like the idols of
old? Because the former have ears and hear
not, and the latter have eyes and see not.
All the corn has heard of Cogia Hassan. and
all the potatoes have seen him
The human race is divided into two classes
| those who 90 ahead and do something, and
those who sit still and inquire, ''Why wasn't ii
| it done the other way?"
| Of the LIST class is Cogia Hassan; of the last
these dealers who grumble at his way OF doing
| business.
"Mammy?' said precocious little boy, no
against his will, was made to rock the cradle
of his baby brother, eff the Lord has any
more babies to give away, don't you take EN-
| You get enc Of Cogia Hassan's Doll Babies
they can talk and don't require tending
A letter from Indiana clothes disapreeable
fact in euphemistical language when it says
| the connubial coalitions in the vicinity the
past year have been mostly second hand and
that they lack the desirable quality of adhe
|
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TO Richard Potter, Esq, President Of The Grand
Trunk Rdilacay: h. -

TO Rtchard Potter, Esq, President 81 The Grand
Trunk Railacay: r.
SIR The undersigned citizens of Portland.
interested IN the growth and prosperity of the
city, several of us actively engaged in efforts
to enlarge railroad facilities calculated to in
crease, as we believe, the business of our port.
beg leave to assure you that none of these en-.
terprises are favored by us from any feeling of
hostility towards the Grand Trunk Railway
Company. On the contrary, we feel Just and
increasing pride in that great line for the OBJ
Vious reason that its constru elton had added
business and commercial Importance to Port
land as Its ocean terminus and from the fact
that our citizens took an active and LEADING
interest in the measures that led TO its incen-
tion.
Now, that the political troubles which in
volved our nation in civil war are ended, we
look forward with entire confidence to the
time not far distant when all the evils inciden-
taliy brought upon your Company by our late
civil strife shall be fully repaired, that an in
creaslng trade and rapid development in popu-
lation and wealth shall be witnessed along the
entire route of your line from Portland to its
eastern as well as its western terminus. and
that your great Company will not only be able
at no distant day to afford needed encourage
ment to necessary connecting lines, but be able
to extend your contemplated connections, SO as
to give an unbroken line of railway from Port
land to st. Louis and to Chicago
We, therefore, respectfully invite Won in
company with G. j. Brydges Esq, General
Manager of the Grand Trunk Railway, whose
services we fully appreciate, to accept com
plimentary dinner at the Falmouth Hotel, in
Portland, at such time as you may be pleased
TO name, giving our citizens an opportunity of
making your acquaintance and receiving such
information as you may lie pleased to give us
III reference to the plans, purposes and pros
poets of your line.
With great respect, we have the honor to be,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-11-25

WAsHINGToN's DEATH.-It is fact not gen
FAY INV ~, poiuapS .naI w asn'n Ston w >"
of the last week i'll the last month of the year,
and in the last year of the century He died
on Saturday night, twelve o'clock December
31st, 1799
The above paragraph appeared in the col
umns of the Eastern Argus few days since
and clipped it out to ask through the col
umns of your paper if the authors history is
not entirely at fault? Ifmy authority be cor
rect, General Washington died at his home at
Mount Vernon, on the 18th day of December
1899, and Mrs. Warrington died within three
years of her husband, at Mount Vernon, May
%, 1902 F..
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YORK COUNTY.

The York and Saco River Baptist associa-
tions have secured the services of Rev, James
A. Ferguson of Alfred as Colporteur and
Missionary. He will visit all the churches in
the associations, will preach when desired SO
to do, assist destitute churches in securing
supplies, and be prepared to fill orders for
Sunday School libraries at discount of % Der
cent. from regular rates. He will have with
him large al sortment of denominatiopal and
devotional books, pamphlets and tracts A
personal acquaintance with Mr.. Ferguson en-.
ables as to say that it would have been diff
cult for the committee to have made better
elections.
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Dental Notice.

Notice IS hereby given, that the License for the
use Of Rubber in Dentistry, held by DIR. w. H
HASKELL, Bridg on, Me-, is hereby Revoked an
declared null and void.
All persons are hereby cautioned against pur-
chasing Rubber Dental Plates of said w II. Haskell
or OF any parties not Licensed by this Company, as
by so doing they render themselves equally liable to
prosecution for infringement. reward will be paid
for information that will lead to the conviction OF
any parties OF unlawful use of our Patents.
JOSIAH BACON,
Treas. Goodyear Dental vulcanite Co.
Boston, Nov. 10, 1869. nov24sN2aw4w
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BREvooRT HOUSE, New York
NOVamhar 10 1oco

BREyooRT HOUSE, New yor,,
November 10, 1869.
GeRtlen1en,--My arrangements are modo =.
sail for England on The Oath inst, in the RuS'
STA, and Mr. Brydges is obliged to return forth
with 10 Montreal.
We are compelled therefore most reluctantly
to decline the complimentary invitation which
you have been kind enough to address us.
can assure you that it will be a source OF
f that TO me to report to the proprIetors
enao une citlzens OF Portland feel Just and in
cLeasihg pride in the Grad Trunk of Canada:
sIae .ney I9liy appreciate the services of the
riau"s tns director IN Canada; and thew look
Forward win entire confidence to an increas
M oaIi hnJ development in population
These are cheering words-addrassado
competent judges to the owners in Engiand ~
a property whose construction has diffnsod
wealth along its course, but has Welded moth.
ing 10 the enterprise and skill which created
can tell the proprietors also, that tbroush.
S,i,v n ae 3" est, at Chicago, st. Louis Kansas
80. anu Slncinnati there exists the same in
Grand Trnn1 laTPldly extending relations of the
The comnarat EimPany with those districts
who have been enabled as ya RS vi. produce
selves OF our route, express ibemo,sail theH-
encouraged oy the economy and tac;Iit;aS ~
our terminal accommodation in yonr noIi Vi
Dor. / know of several instances wbonog mar
lard and boxed meats consigned from the Won,
via Grand Trunk and shipped from PortIoeuaSS
to Europe have SO well preserved their condi.
ton along the cold line" as we are called
and rave received such prompt despatch at
Portland that these perishable products have
found better market than the same articles
forwarded at the same time by more Southern
routes.
With road becoming every year more equal
10 IT'S carrying functions, with larger equip
ment OF rolling stock as trust we shah have
next . season, look forward with tie same con-
~ naence that is felt in Portland and the West
ness over the Grand Trunk, and bns;ness
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
-EIIis' Iron Bitte7S.

Will enrich the blood and prevent it from becom-
ing watery and weak, giving heal by complexion
restore the appetite nvgOrate the system, and are
vary palatable. These bltters are recommended to
all persons requiring safe and valuable tonic to
impart and strength to the system given by
bitters merely stimulant in their effects; which. al
cannot give the strength to the blood which the
IRON BITTERS will give.
Portland by Crosman & Co., 305 Congress street.
lie 21-d6m SIN
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DO YOU WANT A
THINE KEEPER?

IF 50, ask your matchmaker for BOREEi g. COUR-
L VOfSIER NICKEL EQUILIBRIUM ESCAPE
MENT LEVER WATCH. Has no superior in its
excelleneey of ma eIial and Workmanship. Prize
Medals awarded a, London, Paris AMI Swiss Ex o.
ions or best performance. These watches all
full ruby jeweled and chropometer balance, and
warrant ed 10 perform CORE city. Liberal discount
the Trade, and extra discount TO dealers who will
act as agents and make 1t speciality sell them
q standard watch.
OUNCE 81 KRUGLER
s& 10 John ST., p stairs.) New York,
IF Only Wholesale Agents for the Manufacturers
noS25-eod6w
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Items.

General H. NJ. Whittlesey, quartermaster Of
with paralysis Sunday night. 1t affects the
whole right side, and renders him speeches.
George Peabody made his fortune in the
last % years of his life; but it should DO re.
membered that he never owned horse and
buggy or q wife, e.sy
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Twenty Dollars Reward.

N Kennebec Rail Road Telegraph Office q Purse
containing $50, 90, and Check ior S25 co. on the
Redemption Bank, Boston. The above reward will
be PAID on recovery OF this above property, by
N. 1. CHASE.
Augusta, Nov. "a, 1860. noyl5-diw
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no22sNd1y
OrQQ2l Notice.

Mr.. CHAs. W. SHANNON successor to Eugene r
johnson, organist and Teacher of Music. is nov
ready to receive applications from those DESTROYS
res. living instruction in music. $500. -.
Lessons to commence as soon as class is formed
Orders left at VIM. G. Twombly's Music Store
Exchange street. nolSsnti