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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-11-27

Those who have been upon the wharyes of
our city are reminded during the past few
weeks of the time, almost forgotten, when
ships were built in this district, and came
here to fit for sea.
| Two fine ships from Ereeport, the J. b. Lin
! coin of 1900 ons, and the Enos Soule of 1,518
tons. The barks Charles Fobes, Jennie s.
Barker, j. s. Winslow, Clara Eaton, Ella, and
Estella.
The majority of these vessels are bound to
South America. 1t is pleasant to notice the
trade that is springing up with that country.
The valleys of the Amazon and the La Plata
and the wide grassy plains of that continent
promise lucrative commerce; indicated also
by the growth of such cities as Rio de Janeiro
with $4,000 inhabitants and Buenos Ayres
with 101 900.
As the above vessels have fitted for sea the
Portland Seamen's Friend Society have put
library aboard each for the use of the officers
and crews.
This work for the mental and moral improv-
ment of the men who peril their lives in the
hazardous enterprises of commerce will be an
preciated by thoughtful citizens. The secre-
tary was told by one whose name we are not
at liberty to mention, to continue, and see that
every square-rigged vessel fitted out at port be
supplied with a library, and draw on him when
necessary. 1t ought not to be necessary
to draw upon one or two men in a
work OF this Importance. Eight libraries have
already been put on ship board within few
weeks, and eight more are in preparation. The
cost is some $500 each for cases and books,
the latter, from twenty five to thirty volumes,
being obtained at less than the wholesale price !;
Assistance in this enterprise either in money
o. useful and interesting books is very de-
sirable. There are hundreds of volumes of uar-
ritives travels, wholesome stories, books of re-
lgious and moral tendency lying upon the ia
bles and shelves of our citizens which have
done their homework. Why can not these be
placed at the disposal of this society for the
men of tne sea? -----
Let them be sent to Rev. f. Southwortb,
IS Newburv street, or drop line to Mr.. s.
and he will call and get them in any part Of the
CITY,.
Another item of Importance is the supply of
readipg-literary aid religious papers, maya
zines, pamphlets, tracts, for smaller vessels,
and for shorter voyages. Hundreds of pack
ages have been put aboard as many vessels
during the past. year. As many will be need
ed the coming year-daily needed; and the
supply is exhausted =. +. -. =, -
On voyage, or in a foreign port where
nothing new is coming in from week to week
and month SO month an old paper or magazine
from home has freshness and value we lands
men do not appreciate. x.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-11-27

DR.. LIvrNesToNes latest dispatches con-
firm the opinion formed by his earlier re
searches, that instead Of the interior OF Africa
being a sandy desert, as was formerly thought,
it isreally rich in vegetable productions and
studded with lakes. But in regard to the
principal object of his journey it is not en-
couiaging to think that after all the explora
tons we have arrived no nearer ascertaining
the true source Of the Nile than Pto.my
did In'ieed tue Doctor himself is puzzled,
and intimates that it has no defined source.
and may have twenty of them; for he has
pushed into region of springs, lakes and wa
ter courses; a wonderful kind of rainy upper
county, drawing down the clouds into thou
sand small streams, any one of which might
with propriety be considered the origin of the
'"rsver oil Egvp'." .. -.r--. ..
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Jef1erson Davis is to publish his version of
the rebellion and its cause.
Dickens is writing new story to be nrh,isb.
ed in serial form. 70 pu''''-
Dr.. Livingstone is promised a till ond q
pension if he returns to England.
Mrs. Frances Harper is lectpripo r. ia oo1.
ored race in Tennessee " 'ne 'o
Another young school teacher, in Nav
Jersey this time, has provoked public Wet
ing by cowhiding her infant pupils. : nee 'l :
Alexander Cherry, having ripened 70 ,be
age OF !05 in Simpson County, KY, has at last
been pitted. ~ ''''
The "Girls of the Period" have orpanizod q
society in Albany, and disorganized socieIy in
New York. az cr-.-s- ~. 80, 'o'' ~
The Canadians of Montreal are dsops,ad
with Prince Arthur because he takes chance
He came over for change.
A Mr.. Goodman of Monroe County XIV
has been married three times, and given na,
ternity to thirty-tbree boys.
The cause of General Spinner sickness has
leaked out 1t was the sight of those new
legal tenders, the tenderness whereof is only
equalled by their ugliness. ~
The Tribune says of Mr.. Parker, fit is prob-
ably many years since he has been in apy
company of a hundred people, of whom he did
not honestly believe and think it bis duty to
meption that they were stepped in corruption.
immersed in iniquity, and likely in a few DAYS
to wade knee deep in human gore
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WAT ANS WISDOM,

Ona tombstone in q church-yard- in Ulster
Is the following epitaph: Erected to the mem
Dry of John Phillips accidentally shot az a
mark of affection by his brothers.
1t has been remarked that when two youno
lady friends meet they Immediately kiss each
other, in obedience to the precept, do unto 9TH
ers as We would have men do unto YOU.
Companions in arms-Twn babies.
Wax doll babies from Is cents to ST. % at CO.
gia Hassans. 81
How to make a clean sweep wash him, and
buy your towels to wipe him of Cogia Hassan,
price from 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 nicely
The most suitable laborers for warm wealth
er-CoOlies. .. ETEF -CL'4
The most suitable equipment for cool wealth
er-Cogia's worsted goods $50 .-.. 3D..
Can man who avoids writing be called =
pep-shunner? lr.T. -.aa . i1rc t#.E
Cogia has nice stock of gold pens.
Why is parish bell like the story of Coga's
low prices? Because it is often toli'd
Everything over which mans senses ex-
tehd Is nis. what you can enjoy is yours,
what you cannot enjoy, belongs TO another,
and 1T takes but few cents now 20 nossess
much at Cogia Hassan's prices
Mr.. Billingsis of the opinion that ethere is
lots ov people in this world who covet misfor-
tunes, just for the luxury of grunting," vide,
those who pay others twice as much as Cogia
Hassan charges for goods. e s--r- a1s
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 go ahead and do hing, and
those who sit still and inquire, ''Why wasn't il
it done the other way?"
Of the 1st class is Cogia Hassan; of the last
these dealers who grumble at his way OF doing
business.
~, $3.50 Il. .k - II -
NANNY! said precocious little boy, who
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 one of Cogia Hassan's Doll Babies
| they can talk and don't require tending
| A letter from Indiana clothes disagreeable
| 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
| siveness. er--- ~ ga 81 NJ a srre
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TIE .SPEAKERsnIP.-The contest. between
Mr.. Foster of WatefviIle and Mr.. Farwell of
Augusta the -speaKersh1p Of the House Of
Representatives continues with undated Wig
or. Solar as we are able to judge the former
is relatively stronger than a few weeks ago,
and every day makes it more probable that he
will he Speaker. From all parts of the State
Mr.. Fosters friends have cheering intell-
gpuce. In Kennebec county where both can
didates live and are well known Mr. Foster is
very strong. Among the circumstances that
affect Mr.. Farwels chances unfavorably is
the disclosure Of the fact that while he denied
in his letter to the Advertiser that suits had
been instituted against him by certain towns
on account of his alleged connection with the
paper credit frauds he forgot to mention that
at the date Of his letter suit of this kind
had been commenced against him by the
town OF Sidney, the action having been en-
tered at the October term of court.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-11-27

OCCASIONAL gives the where's bouts of GER
TAIN men prominent during the rebellion as
follows. - 80. -....-.
Jefferson Davis, is announced as having gone
into business at Memphis, Tenn; John c.
breckenridge is practicing law at Lexington.
Kentucky; James NJ. Mason is on his farm at
Winchester. Virginia; John SlidelI was, at
last accounts living with his son-in-aw, the
great banker, Granger, near Paris; Judah p.
Benjamin is in full practice at the London
bar; Pierre Soule was, at last accounts. hone
less invalid; r. NJ, I. Hunter is at his farm in
Virginia, and excepting late letter against
reco' struction, is only heard of in the railroad
IN ,vemerts in the vicinity. Robert Toombs,
of Georgia, is practicing law with great sue
cess; his colleague, IverSon, is a prosperous
wood merchant at Macon; and A. II. Steph-
ensis sinking gradually at bis home in Craw-
iordsvihe in the same State. Gen. Lee is at
The. head OF the Military Institute, at Lexng-
ton, Virginia; Beauregafd is president of
railroad at New Orleans; Mosby is practiciny
law IN the county courts of Virginia; Com
modore" Buchanan was lately at the head of
an agricultural school in Maryland; Raphael
Sem'nes is at Mobile; BaDkhead Magruder is
le turing on Carlotta and Maxmilian; ex-
GoWrhotS ance is practicing law in N. Caro-,
III Hu3. la0 rsioFes to ask for the pardon which
Governor Holden profiers on that condition
70 lndorse TO Congress; A J. Brown, Edward
Barksdale, and Wiley P Harris are support-
lng Judge Dent for Governor of Mississipoi:
James L. Orr is State Judge in south Caro-,
lima; Robert W. johnson and Albert Pike
have opened an Office in Washington, D. C.:
and ex,Senators Yulee andMalory are. be,
Hpve, alternately in Florida and New York.
Al "A 'he last accounts ex-senator Wigfall, of
hhonqon, aud keverdy Tucker in Canada.
aenry A. Wise, Thomas S. Bocock, j. A. Sed.
ION, D. A Richardson, and Charles James
Haulkner are still living in Virginia.
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WHILE the learned and venerable DR.. Lord

WHILE the learned and venerable DIR. Lord
still presided oyer Dartmouth College a 1d kept
as keen an oversight upon the habits and NOR
ais, OF the young gentlemen of the institution
!; as they required, a report reached him that
one OF the freshmen, Ga good student.
but rather fast fellow, was contracting the
awful vice of gambling. The Doctor was al
ways accustomed to take the bull by the
horns, and upon this occasion the delinquent
was Immediately summoned into his pres
enee and bIuntly Intercepted: SLOWS this,
MIR. C--the prex steinly questioned. ii
hear that you have been known to play for
stakes" The eve of the young reprohate
twinkled as he saw a chance for a Joke, and
demurely responded: "You have been misin-
formed, SIR. never played for steaks, though
[ must confess that have once or twice for
ONSfpre'
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Last year the Legislature of Maine in re-
spon G to the urgent appeals OF the state SUI
perintendent provided for the appointment of
County Supervisors of schools and the estab-
iishment of county institutes. These reform
measures have met with even more success
than was anticipated. 1t has been MANY
years since SO much has been done to raise
the standard Of our much lauded but more
neglected common schools, The revivaI soir
1t has been clearly manifest. The result of
the new system is that Maine never before
possessed SO many teachers who were ade-
fustely prepared for their duties, and who were
suthciently impressed with the Importance
and dignity of their profession. Superintend-
ent johnson reports that the aggregate num-
Der of teachers who have attended the inst-
tutes in the different counties is over 5000.
With a single exception these institutes
have proved eminently successful, as the
readers of the PRESS, who have been inform
ed Of their proceedings from time. are already
rare. The county supervisors have all
proved to be men of ability and energy, so far
a. we know, and the success of the new ar
rangement is largely due to their hearty CO.
operation with the State Superintendent and
their intelligent comprehension of the duties
imposed upon them by the State.
- But the Legislature of 1869 did not do all
that was required of it, 1t preferred to in
augurate the reform movement, leaving it to
its successors to perfect the work. Hence it
refused to provide tor the com oulsory attend
ance ofpupils,o Tor uniformity of text books and
Tor the abolition of the school district system.
We hnpe and have reason to believe that
the Legislature of 1870 will be asked to con-
slider two, at least, Of these questions, or some
m 1dif1raton of them. There is difference
OF opinion about the desirablty of uniformi
aoi text books, good authorities being at va
tnce on the subject and a controversy of
considerable importance will no doubt arise
concerning it. We presume, however, that a
majority of the Senators and Representatives
will be iavorably disposed toward the propo-
sition. The matter of abollshing school
districts and giving the control Of school
matters to the local school committees
viii probably be introduced in different
shape from the plan presented last winter
Perhaps these two measures will be enough
for single sessions work in this direction,
and the question of compulsory attendance
may be temporarily postponed. From
hastg glance at the list OF Senators and Rep
resentatiyes elect we incline to the opinion
that the Legislature Of 1870 will possess pc
culiar qualifications for the work of consider
~.
and judiclodsly treating all these ques-
tons. An unusually large. number of schol-
arly men have been elected and there will be
no difficulty iu selecting a committee on cdr.
cation of unusual efficiency. -
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HERE Is sood deal ot .xn,to,oant :,
WASHINGTON over the newly-raised issua 70
compel the recognition of mixoa 49, "' w
Monday tie daughter of Rev. seua NJ.
colored clergyman, was admitted to ono os 49,
schools on an admission ticket.signed by a col,
ored trustee, As the girl is almost white tho
teacher admitted her without hesitation: bpt
an hour afterward it was discovered that the
newcomer had African blood, and trustee
was sent Tor, who ordered the girl home, with
anst.uellons not to return until the full Board
had considered and determined the matter.
The school authorities have dreaded the issue
but they must meet it now. The teacher who
is a Boston lady, is not prejudiced against COL
or, it is said, but acted solely in obedience r.
the popular sentiment.
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AN Augusta correspondent Of the Eastpor

Sentinel writes that paper as follows: .. ...l.
The commission on State valuation have
their seven clerks at work dgesting the re-
turns that have been made. More than a
hundred cities, towns and plantations are de-
linquent. York county more so than any 9th
er-not half her towns are in; Washington
county better than some others. Calais East
port and Machas returns are expected daily,
The assessors of some towns make amusement
for.the commissioners, (Which is needed now
and then, where parties are at work on dry
hgures,) for instance they make four ftths a.
larger sum than the aohole Another town
returns single page OF items with general
tootings, and says, "our citizens will not pay
us to go into particulars, we send as much as
we can afford to without pay - .
Another town ins,ead of sending their
books by express at an expense of >Jttty cents,
put them in the mail. prepaying more than a
dollar and leaving nearly Jfour dollars to be
paid by the State. The postage bill thus a.n-
wisely run up will amount to hundreds of doll
lars, There. are assessors who seem to be-
sticklers for bard money and have made re-
turns on "gold basis" p. So d. -.
Other towns return bank stock at mar cattle,
&c, at three tourths and real estate at three
ttths, showing discrimination. Another lit
IS the only case returns real estate at full
gdlue, and money at Mree:fo,rths. "Many
men, many miDds,' was never more! truly
manifested than in these returns of assessors
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-11-27

ONE OF the most cheering incidents of the
week is the decline of coil at the New York
auction sale on Wednesday. Dear coal means
suffering to thousands of the poor and cheap
coal IS blessing we cannot be too thankful
for There were 10000 tons sold; the attend
ance was not large, and the bidding, even at
The low prices that pervaded, was not eager
which we regard as an assurance that still
further decline may be expected. AS the deal
ers buy 2240 lbs and sell only 1000 lis. to the
ton, consumers will doubtless receive the ben
eft Of the decline. ....
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ELLiS' Iron Bitters.

viii enrich the blood and prevent IL from becom-
ing watery and weak, giving healthy complexion,
restore fhs appetite nyigorate the system, and are
vary paai aD'e. 1 hese bitters are recommended to
all persons requiring safe and valuable tonic to
mpart tone anu strength to the system not given by
biters merely st1mulant in their effects; which, al
though they may possess tonic. vegetable properties
cannot give the strength to the blood which the
Portland by Crosman & Co.. sos Congress street =.
lie 2l-d6m SIN - . 81 2 ''-'''-SS''
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OF OCEAN STEAMERS
N e N EWS,
pO RT OF PRTL4ND.

Friday, Nov. go.
ARRIVED,
Steamer New Brunswick, Winchester St John
NIB, VIA Eastport Tor Boston,
Brig Wild horse, tBrl Macombar MAITLAND Ms
plaster TO A ID " hidden.
Brig d Whidden, tDr) Moore, Maitland, Ms
plaster tor market.
Sch Ocean, Grant Ellsworth.
Sch Ceyl n, Pierce, fremont.
Sch Boomer. Richardson. Ellsworth.
Sch Hattie Lewis. Coleman, Rockland for Dover.
Sch Hudson Warren Bangor for Newburyport,
Sch Aerial, Mason, Bangor Tor Gloucester.
.-. CLEARED.
Bark W Holbrook, Polleys, Havana-George s
Hunt.
Sch Southerner, Darling, Philadelphia Emery &
Fox. ..t.s F.
SAILED-Barque Clara Eaton briggs Camera
Mechanic, Chas Heath. Tangier; sehs Soulherner'
Harriet Baker, and others.
LAUNcHEp-At Stockton Goth inst, from the ward
OF Colcord, Berry q Go, barque Isaac Hall 81 10
tons, owned by Winchester, Isaac Hal and 9th.
ers. > ~ o'N-
At Cutler 9Th inst, from the ward of tho Cnt,er
Dam 60, prig OF 4t3 tons, named the Clara j adj
ans. to be commanded by Capt Geo W McFadden.
,ate OF senr virginia She is owned by Isaac Wider
Ia nd and .. euler, ) Winsow Il Co, of Port
ianu, anu parties In New York,
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RECENT PUBL1oATIoNs.-T Story of Bad
Boy is published in book form by Fields, Os-
good & Co., aud is destined to be the book of
fhe.seasoS. Probably no book of its kind was
ever written that afforded more delight to the
"rsing generation" than this story by Mr.. Al
dricb, as published in The Young Folks dur
ing The year. Every boy who has read it will
want copy OF the book, and every boy who
mas not readft ought to have copy soon. For
sale by Bailey & Noyes. -s-.--.4-..,e o..
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The LABoRS Of Gen. Neal Dow in Massa-
rhusetts, in behalf of the cause with which
his name is so intimately associated seem to
have been very satisfactory to the friends of
temperance in that State, and there is no end
ot complimentary notices following the deliv-
cry of his addresses in the varions towns Wis
itsd by him during his lecturing tour
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-11-27

PIE RFECT MANHOOD.
Essays for Young Men, on the evils OF SELF
ENERvATION,w with certain help for the erring and
unfortunate. Sent in sealed letter envelopes free
OF charge. Address.
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
sep2ssN d&w3m Box P, Philadelphia, Pa.
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Warren's Cough Balsam.

Is beyond question the very best medicine OF the
day for all COUGHS. COLDS, Sore THROAT and
LUNGS! Also, Ior Whooping Cough and Croop in
Children it is the most effective medicine ever used
Sold by all Dealers in Medicines.
B. F. BRADBURY, Proprietor, Bangor, Me.
GEO. c. GOODWIN & Co., Boston, Agents for
New England. oct23eodemsn
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OrQO7l Notice.

Mr.. CHAS. W. SHANNON successor to Eugene +.
johnson. Organist and Teacher of Music, lis now
ready to receive applications from those DESTROYS of
res living instruction in music. - ga q i
Lessons to commence soou as class is formed.
Orders left at VIM. G. Twombly's Music Store,
Exchange street, nal 2sptt
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MARRIED.

In this city. Nov. 81, by Rev. Geo. A. Tewksbury,
Isaac H. Brown, Of Portland, and Miss Harriet L.
Penfeld, OF Gorham.
In this citv, Nov. %, VIM ii. Cluf, OF Portland,
formerly of Kennebunkport) and Jennie 5. Whit
ten. Of Saco
In Norway, Nov. H. bv Rev Mr.. Merry, Lewis W,
Holden and Miss julia e. Beal, both of Ofisfeld
In Boston, Nov. "a, BY Rev. L.. j. Hall Reuben
Farbrotber and Miss Sophie A wiggin, all OF Bos-
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.OmGi DIED.

In Gray, Nov. II, Mrs. Polly Libby, aged 81 years
7 months. III .'L- 'I|f-'' -
Ii Gray Nov. Is, Mr.. Isaac S. Lunt, aged 76 years
no In Westport Nov. %, Mr.. John Hutehins, aged
s. years, ~ ~
In Boothbay. Nov. o. John. only son of Allan and
Sarah q. Mckay, aged vearsls mo this.
In Trinidad de Cuba, Nov. 10, Mr. NathI Eaton,
aged 6S ears II months
In Lewiston, Nov. 20, Mrs. Olive H., widow OF the
late Josiah Biaisdell, aged GO years months.
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DIRECTORY CAUTION.

s1-- - BOSTON, Nov 20, 1869.
The public are cautioned against giving orders tor
Directories or Advertisements them to any persons
who at he present time represent themselves as
agents for the New ENGLAND Business Directory, as
shall not issue another edition until January /,
1871, and consequently have no canvassers in the
field on that work. and shall have none till nearly
year from this time.
SAMPSON, DAVENPORT & CO.,
Directory Publishers,
a Congress street, Boston.
P. S.-We have at present no agents canvassing
for any work except the New YORK STATE DIREo-
TORY and the LOWELL DIRECTORY.
u noZosn2w s., d. & Co.
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Ratchelor,s Hair Dive.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world;
tie only true and perfect Dye; haI mless reliable
edles the i'll effects Of bad dyes tnvgoratGs and
leaves the hair soft and beautiful black or brown
applied at the Wig Factory, 16 Bond st, N. -
june 3-sNd&w1yr ii "a ~g.Trg.r,s
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MEMOIR NDA.

brig Bckmore, Henley, at New York from Car
uehas reports 18th inst, lat 81 So Ion IS -
tered violent gale IRON SW, during which carried
away rudder gudgeons, and ripped away the stern,
causing the vessel to leak badly. Was obliged to cut
cargo aft in order to ligh the vessel Managed 10
steer with hawser. In lat IS 49, Ion n o. bad an
other heavy gale from the West and strained the YES
sci badly, and was obliged TO keep the pumps con-