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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-25

BUSINESS CHANGES. following business
changes in Maine have been made during the
week:
Portland-Matthews & Thomas, -four, groce-
ries and provisions, dissolved; now Elias Thorn
as, I'd, and Stephen G. Dorman; under style
of Elias Thomas & Co.
Auburn-Ara Cushman, Samuel F. Merrill
q henry l.. Daggett, manufacturers boots and
shoes, new firm; under style of A. Cushman.
Belfast-Richard Moody, apothecary; sold
out to Richard H. Moody.
White & McGilvery, ship builders, dssolv-
ed now Henry McGilvery.
Ellsworth-Geo. F. Dunn, jeweller; sold out
to Edward Davis.
Palermo-C. A. Batchelder & Co.. country
store, dissolved; now A. D. Batchelder.
Skowhegan-Ward & Bean, hoop skirts, dis
solved; now M. D. Ward
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WIN. A. RICHARDSON
MISSOURI.
A CASE OF ABDUCTION.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 24.-Three young girls were
enticed away from New York on Monday by a
man named Bohn and brought to this city, and
were taken fom house of ill-tame yesterday
and returned to their parents.
ADJUSTMENT OF RAILROAD DIFFICULTIES.
The difficulty between the Missouri Pacific
and the Missouri River Railway Companies
eliminated to-day in the entire suspension of
onorations on the latter road, which forms a
Connection between Kansas City and Leaven-
worth. The Missouri Pacific have withdrawn
ali their rolling stock to the State line, and
passengers from the East for Leavenworth will
be forwarded over the Kansas Pacific road via
Lawrence
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Portland and Vicinity
Nav AdxertisemenIs Iris Dsy.

FOrtIa1lU a mo- V1CIH1OV
New Advertisements his Ds''
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN
Boots and Shoes-T. e. Moseiey ~ w.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Exhibition Drill-P. L. I.-o0y hah.
VIEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Mutual Lite ms. COW. d. Little & Co.
Notice-Ezra p. Sweetsir.
Lost-Fftch Collar.
Water Notice-L. ID. Shepley.
Commission Merchant-F. o. Themes.
Yellow Corn Geo w. True & Co.
Schooner for Wiscasset-Geo. W. True & Co,
Rubber Moulding-Parker & Ridlon.
Sheriff's Salem. Adams.
State of MaiDe-B. B. Murray, Jr.
Bankrupt Stockholm L. Palmer
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CHRISTMAS DAY.-Although Christmas was
not formerly considered of as much importance
by New Englan1ers as Thanksgiving, yet the
day has been steadily growing in favor from
year to year and is looked forward to, at least
by the juvenile portion of the community, with
an eagerness that is born of an expectation OF
many gifts. 1t is the gift season of the year.
While therefore the well-to-do sit down to their
well spread board of turkey and plum pudding,
and rejoice over the many beautiful presents
they have received, they should not forget that
there are large class in the community to
whom Christmas is hardly more than a name,
and whom nice turkey, or a warm suit of
clothes, or strong pair of boots would make
happy.
The countrymen were in town yested day
with their wagons loaded with turkeys, geese
and chickens. Nice turkeys sold in the shops
at from % to 30 cts, geese % to 30 cts, chick
ems % to % cts, and ducks 80 cts. From the
wagons from three to five cents less. The
poultry was of good quality, far superior to that
for sale on Thanksgiving.
In accordance with custom the Custom
House and banks will be closed to-day, while
the Post Office will only be open at the usual
holiday hours. There will be services at the
New Jerusalem Temple, st. Luke's, st. Steph-
ems, st. Paul's, the Catholic Cathedral and st.
Dominick's. Tomorrow there will be no pa
per issued from this Office, but D. V. the usual
issue will make its appearance Monday morn
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SALE OF GoLD.-The bids for the million of
gold offered Thursday in New York by order
of the Secretary of the Treasury, amounted to
81 ,67S, 900, at prices ranging from 1.19 7-s to
100 65-10O. Bids to the amount of million
were accepted at prices ranging from 1926 1-S
IN ION Q5
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HE Louisville Courier- .Io,,r,,o.,

PoL1cE:-Three or four Christmas DRINKS
last night.
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SOutntfn H6aT1y
the entire list and there was marked advance In
prices, forming striking contrast of the general
dullness of Wall street. Louisiana levee 6's ad-
vanced from 628 to sc, closing with bonds offered
under 81. The2's are being largeyi taken for Euro
to Europe within short time Levee S's advanced
to 80 bid. New South Carolina bonds were also in
demand and advanced from s4t to 50. Tennessees,
Virginias Missouris and Alabamas were up from
to per cent. North Caronas and Georgias were
the only bonds which did not sympathize with the
general buoyancy.
Stocks were steady in Railroads, closing dull, and
little business transacted after 80 P. M. Mis-.
cellaneous stocks steady, with the exception of
Wells Fargo & Co., which sold down 1911 a 19t. The
market closed at $50 +. M. at the following long
room quotations:
ITnin Toll nh
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X. A BIRD Il CO., AuctiOneers
OFFICE IA EXCHANGE STREET.
Robes and Fancy Furs at Auction.
WE shall commence to sell at Rooms No. IA Ex-
wv change Street, On Wednesday next, at 10
o'clock A. NJ. fine collection OF Robes and Fancy
Furs consisting in part OF American Sable, Fitch,
Siberian Squirrel, and large general assortment OF
Chidrens Furs, ali in fine order
Also, lot OF New Window Sash, invoice of Blan-
kets lot of Wooden Cloths Paper Collars, invoice OF
Sale 10 he continued through the remainder of the
week. The aboe svale affords fine opportunity to
procure presents for the holidays.
dec2ldtd K. A. BIRD g. co.
Horses, Carriages, &C., at Auction
LIVERY SATURDAY, at II o'clock A. NJ, on ne
~ market lot, Market street, shall sell Horse
Carriages, Harnesses, &c.
Apl 29. +. o. BAILEY. Auctioneer.
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BRIEF JoTTNTs.-The following may be
found on Washington street: "This house to
let. Inquowr in the Back Bilding. "A coun.
try girl who had evidently never rode in horse
CIR, attempted to get into one yesterday morn
ing. Her first efforts were directed to getting
over the dasher and taking seat with the
driver. To this he modestly, but firmly object
ed. She then looked around the sides of the
car. No door there. She then asked the driv-
er, and he managed to explain that she must
get in at the other end.-We are sorry to say
that Mary Kennedy, who has been connected
with the police station number OF years do
ing the cleaning, etc., fell down stairs in her
house on Washington street, ON Wednesday
night, breaking two ribs and sustaining other
injuries.-Mr. j. L. Weeks, the well known
provision dealer, corner of franklin and Fore
streets, had chopping knife fall from block
on Thursday and cut deep cash in his foot,
severng an artery-Another splendid day
yesterday. The streets, on which are situated
the retail stores, presented the sight of con-
slant stream of shoppers passing up and down,
and in and out of the stores.-Hon. Lot M.
Morrill, passed through the city yesterday OH
his way to Augusta.-The Baptist Society
cleared seventy eight dollars night before last
and the High street over one hundred dollars
Judge Kingsbury delivers his lecture on utah
and the Mormons," at the vestry of the First
Baptist Church on Thursday evening for the
benefit of the Sabbath School.
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PRBsENTATIoN.-A very pleasant presenta-
ton took place at the works of the Portland
Glass Company yesterday afternoon; when
Mr.. VIM. O. Davis, the Superintendent and
manager of the factory, was made the recipient
buffalo robes, from the employees, as Christ
mas present. Mr.. Abram Rowland, foreman
of the machine and mould department, was
the spokesman GA the part of the employees
making an appropriate address, to which Mr..
Davis responded. There are now employed al
the factory about 176 persons.
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WONDERFUL ESCAPE FROM DROWNING

WONDERFUL ESCAPE FROM DROWNING
The other day Capt. Chase of JEWELS Island,
an old gentleman about eighty years of age,
started from home for Portland in his sail
boat, accompanied by his little grandson, about
eight years old. When halfway between Over
set and Pumpkin Knob the little boy felt cold
and his grandfather told him to 60 forward to
the cuddy and warm himself. The boy start
ed, but tripped in some way, and fell overheard.
AS quick as he could the old gentleman
brought the boat round and loosed his sail,
but no signs of the boy could he see. Luckily
he had long, twelve-foot boat-hook on board,
and when he got over tho spot where
he thought the boy sank, ne thrust the
hook down into the water, and, wonder
full to relate, at the third thrust it
caught in some of the boys clothing and he
was fshed out A man came out from Long
Island in his skiff, seeing there was some
trouble, and the boy was brought to land, and
after considerable labor, restored to his senses.
1t was most wonderful escape from drown
ing, as not once ia thousand times would o
man have the luck to strike on the right spot
when any one fell overheard.
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This road runs through the richest and most
thickly settled portion of this magnificent
State, and is the only link wanting to connect
st. Louis and st. Paul by direct line, 147
miles shorter than any other.
1t runs through the great coal fields of South
ern Iowa to the North where coal is indispen-
sable and must be carried.
1t runs from the great lumber regions of the
North, through district of country which is
destitute of this prime necessity.
IT DOES NOT RUN THROUGH A WILDERNESS
where it would wait for years for population
to give it business, but through tier of coun-
ties which are now producing about twenty
million bushels of grain, most of which is freight
for railroads
Forty-fve miles are Just diminished, and the
Superintendent reports that on the portion
open for business the net earnings are more
than the interest liabilities.
Sixty miles more are graded, and a million
and half of dollars have already been expend-
ed on the work.
The mortgage is made to the Farmers Loan
and Trust Co., and bonds can be issued only
at the rate of SIG, 900 per mile, only half the
amount upon some other roads. Special secu-
rity is provided for the principal and for the
payment of interest.
First mortgages upon most railroads are the
very safest investments, and so far as we cah
learn, there is not single completed line in
the Northwest which is not only paying its in
terest, but good dividend upon its stock.
The immense grain and other freights to be
carried away, and the domestic supplies to be
brought in, ensure profitable business.
First Mortgage Bonds for so small an amount
upon a road running through such rich and
already well-settled part eff Iowa, can well be
recommended as perfectly safe as well as very
profitable investment AT the present rate
they pay about ten per cent. on the invest
ment. Over $4,000 have been taken by the
Company's officers and others interested in the
enterprise. Pamphlets, with map, may be OBJ
tanned, and subscriptions will be received in
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-25

OCEAN Elk 4s.-The members of Ocean Asso-
citation Ex-4s had splendid Ball at Lancaster
Hall last night 1t has been usual on previous
Christmas Ewes to find a dance going on in
every hall in the city, but by some curious cir
cumstance the Oceans had the field all 90
themselves last night. A merry time they had
of lit, too. Everybody was in the best of spir-
its, and who could help it on such an occasion,
and that too when the Ocean boys were hosts
and to the magnificent music of Chambers
Band? They kept it up till an early hour in
the morning.
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4hs =econa Cmiversaiist soeiet,,

ThS sscoEa GMIvSrsaitst s0sIst,t
m me Editor Of the Press:
We desire to express to you our regards for
the kindness with which you aided through
your columns our recent efforts to obtain funds
to pay for the land on which we are erecting
our church building. The aid you gave us,
with the other papers of the city, and the kind
efforts of many citizens, did us much good
One result, so direct and generous as to call
for our heartfelt thanks, will be learned from
the following correspondence;
NEW HAVEN, Dec. IL, 1862
To Wr. S. H. COles,oorthy: Dear Sir-I have
noticed the exertions of yourself and friends
in regard to the erection of Liberal Church
at the corner of India and Congress streets,
with much satisfaction. In aid, the ladies OF
your society appeal to the sympathy OF their
liberal-minded fellow citizens to attend their
entertainments, two evenings this week.
As cannot reply with their request by
personal appearance, l send an order on my
agent, Edward M. Rand Esq for one hundred
dollars, as token of my appreciation OF tnelr
labors and approval of the object aimed at by
them. Respectfully yours,
JOHN MUssEY.
To which generous act the ladies have made
the following reply:
To Hon. John Mussey Dear Sir-Ata meet
versalst Society, held this evening, your letter
enclosing draft for $780, was received through
Brother Colesworthy. The Association there
upon voted unanimously that the Secretary be
directed to present to yourself its thanks for
your liberal donation in aid of the principles
OF practical Christianity.
This Association is 'aborpg diligently to
raise funds to pay for the land on which the
edifice is being erected. Donations like yours
are to us stimulus to .persevere in our efforts
and fills our hearts with degree of gratitude
and esteem, which words are inadequate to
express and which can never be obliterated.
With much respect
remain, yours respectfully,
Dec. 81 EMELINE WEBB, Sec'y.
The generous act of our friend, Mr.. Mussey,
has given us renewed courage to go on, and if
his example should put it into the hearts of
other friends of Liberal Christianity (who have
the means) to follow his example, in greater
or less degree, we should feel that our appeal
to them was indeed happy thing for both
sides-for us, in giving us efficient help, and
for them in putting into their hearts the
thought of a means for the exercise of their
generosity in that sublime mode which blesses
him who gives and those who receive.
MANY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01
NV Ereen AZ. Wise.

TReal Estate Agents and AuctloneerS.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF NALUA a
" BILE REAL ESTATE AND WATER
POWER, IN ALEXANDRIA Co, NA.-By
virtue of decrees of the Circuit Court for Alex.
apdris county, Virgins, rendered in the suit OF
Swami against Dempsey and others, the under
signed, Commissioners therein named. will pro-
coed, on THURSDAY, the Nth day of Octo-
Der, 1862 at II o'clock m, in front of the May
ors office, in the city of Alexandria, to SOIL by
public auction, TRACT OF LAND, situated
in the said county of Alexandria, on the waters
of Four Milo Run about three miles from Al
exandria on which DIR. K. b. Alexander for
merry resided, and Of which he died seized,
containing about 260 acres. The land will be
sold in one or more lots rs the Commissioners
may determine.
Also q LOT OF LAND adjoining the above
with WATER POWER, formerly used in con-
nection with factory, containing about five
acres Pla:s of the land will be exhibited at
sale.
TERMS-Ono-iif fifth Of tho purchase money TO
DO paid in cash, and the residue in three equal
payment at six, twelve and eighteen months
from the day of sale; the deferred payments to
bear interest and TO be secured by the bonds of
the purchasers and the title TO be retained un-
til full payment is made Stamps and convey
ancing ut the cost of the purchaser.
FRANCIS l.. SMITH,
GEO WIN. BRENT.
sep 9-2awts Comm'rs. of Sale
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ROOTS a. SHOES.
FAD An d 4 + l. E OF
ASNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY

Having greater facilities than ever before |
am now prepared to furnish BOOTS and
SHOES, of the best material ard workmanship
ut greatly reduced prices.
Have now on hand and am constantly re,
ceivng full supply of BOOTS and SdOhS
for Ladies, Misses, Children and Infants also,
Men, Youths and Boys, suitable for city or
country wear.
A call is all that is asked, when You Will ne
fully convinced of the truth.
HATS! HATS HATS
Have lust received large supply Of the latest
STYLES of HATS, and will hereafter keep on
hand good assortment, ut prices to suit;
LEATHER AND SHUE-FlNDlNGS.
In addition to my large and well selecied
stock of Boots, Shoes and Hats, have added
fine assortment of LEATHER and SiOE-
FINDINGS, comprising everything found IN
q first class Leather and Shoe Finding estab-
lishment French and American Cali skins OF
the best quality. such as the Jsd@t. Mercer,
Levens, dupont and other widely known brana as
always on hand.
Great inducements offel ed TO Country mcr-
chants Goods sold by the package or case
All work warranted to give entire salls!"c-
ton.
Country merchants about to lay in their stock
for the fall and winter, would do well to give
me call before purchasing elsewhere,
l will sell goods at lower prices and better
articles than any other house in the State.
j. KAUFMAN'S Emporium,
Cor. King and Royal SITS;
son c4-3m AleXsndria, Va
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Beck. Knox a. kerby,

IReal Estate Agents and Auctioneers
VNRUSTEES ALE OF A NALU A LIB
HOUSE AND LOT ON TIL EAST ID
SIDE OF WATER ST, BETWEEN .aiSa
DUKE AND WOLFE.-By virtue Of deed
OF trust from, James T. Crump and wife dated
tho 10Th daY of October, 1867, and OF record
amongst the lSnd records OF Alexandria coun-
", the undersigned, Trustee, Will sell, by pub
lie auction, in front of tho Mayors office IN the
city of Alexandris, on SAT URDA1 the 2I5t
of August, 1869. at I'm, the hOTOFGROUND
on the east side of Water, between Duke
And Wolfe streets, frontin,, on Water ST. tween
ty-fve feet, and one Kindred feet IN depth, I'm.
proved by saeat and comlnodlous FkA
: WILLING, containing ten rooms, lately the
residence of James L. Crump.
TERMS-One-ffth of tho purchase-money TO
be paid in cash; the residue in three equal IN
stalments at q, II snd Is months reSpectlv ely,
with interest from the day OF sale; the deferred
payments to be secured by the notes OF the pur,,
chaser and satisfactorily endorsed, and deed OF
trust W on the promises; the purchaser TO m
sure the buildings and ASS gn tho policy to the
Trustee. Stamps and convcyances NJ tn9 cost
of the purchaser. ENHLton'
y20-ts trustee. -,
Ies-The above sale has been postponed until
SATURDAY, August 18th. aug Z5-ts
es-The above sale has been postponed until
SATURDAY, tho ID day of October next,
when it will take place at the same hour and
place. AuR Cos
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DHILIP PARK,
GIR Z u Il A K

The undersigned have started an enterprise
in which the public arc deeply interested. 1t
is to supply want of our people in an article
that enters into general consumption. We
propose saving o. so per cent at least to those
who purchase it, Il is known that q large pro-
portion Of the Wooloa goods now manufactured
are shoddy. We are manufacturing at Buck
land, Prince William CO., Va, u GENUINE
article of wooden fabrics to suit all conditions
and classes Of wearers.
We do not and we mean not to- work Shod-
dy, but we shall continue to make tn @ GEN u
IN = ARTICLE in al its varieties. which we
offer to sell At far lower rates than Tho goods
orr people 40 accustomed to buy, when the
material and wear Of the two fabrics are taken
into account We are warranted by Tho judg-
ment pronounced on our goods by manutac-
turers and merchants, IN saying tnat we are
singular in the class OF fabrics we are now MAX
ing and meeting desire Of the public, for gem
uine goods. An old and experienced merchant
has compared our goods with those IN the
Northern markets and informs US that the
largest cloth dealers there ackEow ,egeC That they
had no such goods in store Tho toilo wing eH-
tract from a letter received by US from Ieau-
ing commission house in Baltimore, presents
the point of the case and shows our people
whore their true interest hes:
eve have examined the samples you sent US
and find them highly creditable deed our
goods are too good for our market and will lot
be appreciated by tho trade here, There Is SO
much shoddy and at the Same time so much
show in the Eastern goods that an out and out
honest thing like yours don't stand q fair chance
of success"
The largest cloth dealer in New York says !:
'If you once introduce your goods amongst
your people they will never buy any others
Encouraged by these opinions, we propose 70
make the experiment, not by appealing to the
Southern people to encourage home msnuiac'
lures. Organized bodies might be moved by
such appeals, but individuals consult their IN
| terests and will buy where they can get the
most for their IN oney 1t is to this Individual
| interest that we appeal. We ask you to try our
goods and sec if that trial does not verify the
Judgment above pronounced on them.
Our general travelling agent is Mr.: ADD,
SON TURNER, who will have all orders filled
that are given him, on tho shortest notice. .Ad-
dress inc. b. HUNTON 81 &C,
Buckland, Prince William county, Va three
miles from Gainesville Station, o, A. y NJ
X, X sep 25-eolm
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VIENNA, Fairfax county, Va,

have been long troubled with severe Asth-
ma, causing great nervous prostration,, pslpi-
tation of heart and shortness of breath, with
pain in my left side and breast. tried doctors
prescriptions and many other medicines. got
no relief until l took DeBing's Consnmptlye
Remedy. am now taking the third bottle,
and am greatly improved | feel stout and am
quito free from those pains, nervousness and
shortness OF breath.
have married daughter who has been at
fcted with peculiar female complaints, with q
tendency to coIsumptiye decline. She is now
quite we'll, after taking only four bottles of this
wonderful remedy.
PRESLEY w. MooRELAND.
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4 HOPELESS CASE OF CONSIMP-
IION,

WASuGYGr0N, D. G, Aug. 20, 1867.
1t is nearly onc year since tho doctors and
my friends gave me up - hopelessly lar gone
with Consumption. | had tried every known
lung remedy with no benefit. l. took DeBing's
Wonderful Remedy, Vinfuga. about months,
and my friends and hundreds OF acquaintance
in Washington, who knew my supposed hope
less and bedridden condition. are surprised 10
see me attending to my household tiles and
about the city, apparently well rs other people
in general. Mrs. LOUISE HURDLE, 226 q st.
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mo, | THANK You. At the SO called
spiritual sitting in Hartford receuty, there was
present woman who incurred the loss OF her
consort, and, as the manifestations began tc
appear, the spirit o. the departed Benedict en-
tered upon the sceue. OF course the widow
was now eager to en,,ago 10 conversation with
the absent one, and the following dialogue en-
sued
Widow-"Ara you in the spirit world?"
The IIlmented- ~ am.
Widow-"Ilow Long have you been there 2
The Lamented- some time.
Widow-"Don't you want to come back and
be with your lonely wlte: .,.
The llamented- mot if Kin myself
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DIR. CLAYTON'5 CARD.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Aug. -, 1863.
have been terribly afflicted with EpliIeptic
Fits during the past eight years. i9und no
relief until took DeBing's Wonderful Rene
dy. | have taken three bottles, and feel quite
well and free from that awful mal4dy. l have
also seen its good effects and can recommend 1t
for Dyspepsia, Consumptiye Symptoms, Gen
ersl Debility and Nervous ProstratIon
john N. CLAYTON, NJ. d.