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The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
New BLOCKS. -Messrs. Knights, Gree

NEW BLOCKS Knights, Greene &
Co. yesterday began to make preparations for
laying the foundation of a new brick block Of
two stores to fill the space now unoccupied
between Congress Hall and DR.. Lambs build
ing on Congress street. opposite the head OF
Chestnut street.
MIR. L. d. Cole, restaurant proprietor, is
building fine double house ON the corner of
Franklin and Oxford streets.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

CURIOUS RELIc.-Some time ago, it is very
well known discovery of some very curious
gold coins was made upon Richmond's Island
and also of very valuable signet ring, which
city. A very short time ago discovery was
made of very heavy and unique watch, with
curious link chain attached, which has been
shown to several numismatists, and collectors
of curiosities, and at their suggestion it has
been placed in the hands of Mr.. E. G. SWEET,
jeweller, No. 70, Middle street (the same room
with Paine's Music STOREY where it may be
seen, on and after day, fol a short time by
those interested
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
Portland and Vicinity
New Advertisements this Day.
purnprA1NMrNr nonnMN

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Social Festival-Baptist Society.
Promenade Concert-Lancaster Hall
w. D. A-Friday Evening.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Appletons' Journal d. Appleton g. Co.
Millinery, &c-Kaler, Bowen & Merrill.
Horses for Sale.
Cumberland Super-Phosphate
Clcths-Wm G. Beckett.
observation-disclosures, Sawyer & Kicker.
Dissolution-L. 7. Brown 81 Co.
Copartnership-D. W, Brown & Co.
Needle Women's Friend Society.
Store to Let.
Oranges, &c.-3O6 Congress st.
Removal-L. b. Toilette.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

JOHN L. STEVENS, Senator from Kennebec
County, publishes card in this weeks Ken
nebee Journal in which he repels the charge
made by Joshua Nye and others, that his in
fuence defeated the State Police bill oonsid-
cred by the Legislature last winter. He holds
that there was no time during the winter that
a majority of the members of either branch
were in favor of the measure. Mr.. Stevens
reply is remarkable for its temperate tone.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

SENATOR FEssENDEN, while the bill for the
redistribution of the national currency was
under consideration, endeavored to have the
rate of interest which the National Banks may
legally charge fixed at seven and half per
oent. in those States where the legal rate of in
terest is less, frankly admitting that under the
existing usury laws of Maine much of her
capital flows to Massachusetts,. But the Sem
ate thought that Maine should repeal her laws
regulating the sale of money if they are pre-
judicial to the interests of her citizens, and de-
clIned to adopt the amendment
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

"Buy We, and I'n do You Good.o DIR.
Langley's Root and Herb Biiters are a sure
OF the Blood and Skin, Scrofula, Dyspepsia, Cos
tiveness, Indigestion, Jaundice. Headache at Bill
ious Diseases, General Debility, &c. They cleanse
the system regulate the bowels restore the appetite
purif the blood, strengthen the body and thorough
prepare l. to resist diseases OF all kinds. GEO. q.
0OODWlN q Co., Boston. Sold by all druggists
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

SOCIAL FEsTIvAL-The public will bear in
mind the Social Festival at the new First Bap-
tist Church, corner of Congress and Wilmot
streets, tonight, given by the ladies of the
parish. Refreshments and fancy articles tor
sale, the proceeds to be given to the Organ
Fund.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

In the Union Pacific Railway litigation be
fore the New York Supreme Court Tuesday.
Judge Barnard directed the Receiver to break
open the Company safe. This he attempted
to do assisted by some laborers and others, but
M MT Barlow member of the Company, warn
went " 80
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

How GRANTS WASHINGTON HOUSE WAS
BOUGHT. The New York Herald shows that
Ien Grant is not justly subject 10 the charge
OF giving A T. Stewart official preferment on
account of any personal and pecuniary obiga-
ton to him. In 1865 General Grant bought
house in Washington fol. $4,000, but having
come out of the war in which he had saved his
country entirely destitute of means, he was
obliged to give mortgage covering the entire
amount of the purchase money. AT meet
ing of the Grant Reception Committee IN New
York soon afterwards, Mr.. Emo, who was one
of the witnesses to the mortgage, mentioned
the facts in the case and proposed the pay
ment of the incumbrance by the voluntary
subscriptions of Grants friends A T. Stew
art opposed the suggestion, holding that Con-
gres should make provision for one who had
rendered so important services to his country.
Being overruled, he then said he would give
as much toward the purpose named as any
other man, and subscribed $4,000 After
wards, when the whole sum needed had been
subscribed, he backed out, saying he would
give nothing unless 100000 could be raised,
supposing that it would be impossible to get
that sum- But he proved to be wrong in his
conjecture. Through the persevering efforts
of Mr.. Emo the 100000 was promptly raised
and paid over to the distinguished General of
our armies
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

VELocIPEDE RAcE.-We learn that two of
our we'll known citizens are to have a veloci-
pede race on Commercial street to-day. start
ing from the head of Union wharf at II O. clock
thence to Portland pier and return. AS the
race is to decide between the merits of the ma
chimes made here and those made by Wood
Bros. in New York, much sport is anticipated.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

FALSE ALARM-The alarm of fire sounded
about half-past o'clock last evening from box
IL was false one. Some scamp had obtained
access to the box and pulled the lever. We
hope the scoundrelma be detected and pun
ished
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

VIM G. BEcKETx, the veteran tailor is out
with a new advertisement in our columns, to
which he calls the attention Of his old friends.
He has in all the new styles OF Spring goods
for coats, pantaloons and vestings all OF which
he will make up at the lowest prices. Be sure
and call and examine his stock.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

p. Y. M. G. A.-There will he a Social Re-
union az the rooms of the Young Mems Chris
tlan ASSOCIATION, corner of Congress and
Brown streets, this (Thursday) evening.
Young people are cordially invited
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
State OF MAINE.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
A PROCLAMTION.

Acknowledging human dependence on AL
mighty favor, | do hereby with the advice OF
the Executive Council, appoint
Thursday, the 10Th Day of April next,
as day OF public humiliation, fasting and
prayer. Let us as people, on that day turn
aside from our common cares, and mediate
upon the Governments of our truer life, and
concious of our weakness and confessing our
sins, so humble ourselves before God, that he
may be pleased to accept our penitence and
bless our tolls and trials, to our present and
eternal good.
Given at the Council Chamber in Augusta,
this twenty seventh day OF March in the year
and sixty nine, and OF the Independence OF
third.
By the Governor,
Ir,.1uIrN nj DREW Sacretarv of State
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
Warren's Cough BalsamI

DOSITIVELY has no superior for all Diseases Of
IL the Throat and Lungs.
No person should be without it. Give it one trial.
Sold by all Druggists
B. F. BRADBURY. Proprietor,
no5d6msN Bangor.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
DIED.

In this city, March 81, Mr.. Joseph Hale, aged IS
years.
Funeral on Friday afternoon, at O'Clock
In Cape Elizabeth, March 30, Mrs. Sarah Gushing
aged 90 years IL months.
Funeral services at the house of A. x. Weldon
Ferry Village. Relatives and 1iends are invited to
attend.
w. B. Davis, aged "a years months.
In Turner, March 20, MIR. Calvin Richards aged
70 years.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
"OUT OF SORTS"

Take DR.s. o. .RICHARDsON's SHERRY WINE
BIFTERS, the most medicinal in the market. Es-
tablhhed in 1908. mar12-sNeod&s Win
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

MEDICAL NOTICE DIR. Buzzell, of Gorham,
Will be at the Albion House every Saturday,
from 10 A. M until P M mch25-1aw3w
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
MEMORANDA.

Brig Model, from Portland for Savannah. before
reported lost off Hateras got ashore Dist inst about
Pm and at IL o'clock same night the vessel was a
and crew saved themselves on the cabin, which be-
came detached from the wreck and foated alternate
ly towards the shore and out to sea- They hoated
about until the afternoon of the ed when they were
taken off by schr Kate Rich and landedat
miIfpton -
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

IFRoM OUR CORRESPONDENT
BOOTHBAY, Marcht25-Ar. sch Hannah Eldridge,
Hodgdon, Boston via Portland ior the Banks.
Sid, sch Diana, Orne. tor the Banks.
March 27-Ar, schs Mercy Howe, Pinkham, fm
Eastport; Odd Fellow. from Falmouth; g Mad
docks, Wyle, Portland.
March 2S-Ar, schs Ripple. Weston, from Portland
James Z, Rhoades. Rockland for a market
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
Iron for the Blood.
Mandrake for the Liver,

THE combination of these two important reme-
portant medical discoveries Of the age and the large
and rapidly increasing sale without any special ef
fort the part of the proprietors is sufficient guar
antee that the remedy is fully appreciated and re-
commended.
Those who have used it for debility, imperfect
digestion, dyspepsia &C.. have found it unfailing
remedy
The trade supplied on the most liberal terms
3. r. LUNT IL Co.,
fe1s-d10wsN Sole Agents for Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
r.. u.,, :, ,he ssFnlmeutb. >,

The Falmouth was a scene of beauty last
night One might have imagined himself
transferred as by the wand of an enchanter to
some fairy scene, so striking was the contrast
between the dark, rainy night without and the
brilliant scene within. The large corridors
and parlors were redolent of the odors of rare
flowers, rustic baskets filed with which were
suspended to the chandeliers, and large vases
loaded with the choicest productions of the
greenhouse, were placed In every available
situation about the rooms. The number of
guests present comfortably filled the immense
dining hall, which was brilliantly illuminated
by the eight large chandeliers and by side
brackets. We have attended many larger
balls, both at home and abroad, but never be-
fore have we witnessed one where the ladies'
were more elegantly dressed or in more per-
feet taste. As the grand procession filed into
the hall, prior to the dance, the grouping OF
colors was one that would have delighted the
eve of an artist. Most all of the ladies were
attired in long trailing skirts of white tarletan
with colored silk overdresses, the skirts, in
many cases, being elaborately trimmed.
at the head of the hall, facing Union street,
u y
from this elevated station did the Portland
Band, twenty in number, cover itself all over
with glory under the baton of Chandler. We
have heard those musicians play before when
we thought we did not care to hear any better
music, but last night they perfectly astonished
us. The gems of the best composers were rem
dered in manner that would have done credit
to the best band anywhere, we don't care
where, and in dance music at least no band
can, or will, be able to suit a Portland party as
we'll as Chandlers. 1t was food of melody.
The supper was worthy the rest of the en-
tertainment The gentlemen's parlor, and par
lor No. 2, were arranged with long tables run
ming lengthways of the apartments, and each
adorned with two immense antique vases filed
with rare flowers. All the delicacies of the
season were served up to the guests-suficient-
ly exhausted BY the inability to refrain from
dancing when such music was furnished to
put new life into their feet-who seated them
selves about the spacious rooms and took it
luxuriously.
After supper the dance went on with undi-
minished fervor till very early in the morn
ing, and as gray dawn was breaking the last of
the retired pleasure partakers left the house
with renewed affirmations that it had been the
most delightful affair of the season.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

THE finest Oranges and Pine Apples may be
found at Cushman's, No 306 Congress street
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
CapilIania.

For restoring the Hair and whskers, however gray,
to their original COLOR and mparting any hair the
color of which may not be desirable any shade re-
quired, from delicate brown to a deep black, de-
pendent only upon the number ofapplications, and
of most permanent and natural color, without
stain, crock smut, or any of the usual soaping,
washing and sponging of the hair.
mr22sN10w W. b. PHILLIPS & CO., Agents
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MERCHANTS Elk
cHANGE.-The annual meeting of the members
of the Merchants Exchange was held at their
room yesterday morning at eleven o'clock.
The President of the Exohange-Mr. I, G.
Hersey-made his report. in behalf of the old
Board of Directors, to the effect that the
whole number of members and firms was 253;
that he did not feel satisfied with the progress
that had been made since the establishment of
the Exchange. There was no fixed hour at
which merchants met at the reading room SO
that you could be sure to meet business ac-
quaintance by visiting the Exchange at that
time. Time was valuable, and if member
could be certain that during particular half
hour in the morning he would meet the
business men there it would save
him great amount of time running
around the streets to find them He
suggested that a paper should be drawn
up and signed by the merchants agreeing to
meet every morning at the Merchants Ex-
change during some specified half-an-hour,
even if they only could afford to remain five
minutes.
Mr.. A. x. Shurtleff then announced the fol-
lowing nominations for Directors of the Mer.
chants Exchange which were made at the
last meeting Of the Board of Trade, Feb. 18,
1869. Messrs. T. G. Hersey, A. x. Shurt!ef
o. NJ Marrett, G. E. Jose, George s. Hunt.
These nominations were unanimously con-
frmed by the Exchange
Mr. j. w. Waterhouse then made motion,
which was seconded, that a paper should be
drawn up by the Clerk of the Exchange, and
all members of the Exchange requested to sign
it, to the effect that they should. agree to meet
every day at the Exchange between the hours
of IL 2-2and 12'A. M. The motion was unan-
imously carried.
The meeting then adjourned.
We learn that the Exchange is $500 behind
hand owing to the expenses entailed after the
great fire, in moving, etc.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
MARRIED.

In Rockland, March 49, James ID. Fisk, of Cam
den, and Emmaretta ThorndIke OF r.
In Rockland, March II, Samuel II. Gregory and
Emeine Robbins.
In Charlestown, March 6, James A. Joseiyn, OF
Camden. and Besse b. Goodrich, OF Biddeford.
In Lubec March IA, Capt. Benz. Small and Mrs.
Sarah A Edgcomb.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
MARIN E NEWS.
PORT of PORTLAND.

Wednesday, March 81.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Franconia. Sherwood, New York-mdse
to Henry Fox.
Sch A Baxter, (Br) McDougau, Windsor, NS-
plaster to order
Sch Geo Bradford, Malady New York,-corn to
Wadron & True.
Sch Elwood Doran, Jarvis, Bath, to load for Alex
andria.
Sch Black Swan, French, R0ckport for Boston.
Sch Joseph. Bullock, Orand ior New York.
Sch Peucinan, Turner, Or1and ior Salem.
Sch Napoleon, Clark, Bristol tor Boston.
CLEARED.
Brig Merriwa, Waterhouse, Matanzas- George s
Hunt.
Brig ,Leona, tBr) Bishop, Dorchester, NIB IS
Randall.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
WALDO COUNTY.

We learn from the Bangor Whig that a
young man named Patterson broke jail at Bel
fast Monday morning and got away, but was
caught before night. He got out of the cell by
filing off the bars. He was imprisoned for
breaking into store in Belfast last summer.
He had broken jail once before and had been
found in Massachusetts, and brought back only
few weeks before.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
AppletOns' Journal,

A WEEKLY PAPER,
Devoted to Literature, Science &Art
APPLEToss' JOURNAL will be devoted to popular
current Literature an organ OF advanced opinion
with to all the great interests OF society OF
popular Science in Its best sense, and of Art.
The department OF Literature will smbracs:-
Fiction. ia aeJOrm Of both seria. Novel, and Short
Essays upon Literary and Social Topics;
Sketches Of TravsI and Adventure;
Discsssions upon Art, Books and kindred themes;
Papers upon all the various subjects that pertain to
the prsasts and rscrsatiOns Of the people, phesh-
rof tovB or country and
Poems BY eur foremost poets
A distinctive feature will be fuller treatment of
Science than is prevalent in popular Journals In
this branch the Publishers have secured the ssrvess
OF the sblsst and most authoritative thinkers men
who combine large and accurate knowledge with the
power Of clear and impressive statement.
Education, in its various aspects, personal and
public, home, in the school, and In the college, In
Its principles as q science and in Its practice a.
art, viii receive the full consideration to which 1t is
undeniably entitled.
Illustrations will form an important feature In the
plan of the JOURNAL. Nearly every number will
be accompanied by either an
illustrated supplement ON soms popular
A Steel Engrsving in the best style Of the
Large Cartesn Kngraved.en Wood.
Novelty, freshness, and continual change win be
aimed at in this department. The Illustrations will
scenery, by most distinguished painters, and IL
lustrations OF character and lie, by foremost
draughtsmen fAsy sOiH be printsd sOith satra care
separate sheets, and may be either bound In the
volume at the close of the year, or framed to hang
upon the wall
APPLEToSs' JOURNAL win aim to be yigOro us
earnest, and capable; valuable as an organ OF
thought, and pleasing to all the members Of the
household on account OF its varied, sound and en-
teItaning literature.
Arrangements have been made to secure original
contributions from distinguished writers, both Of
Europe and America.
In the arst number will be commenced
THE NE W STORY
BY TIE GREAT FRENCH WRITER,
vICToR HUGO.
Under the general title of
"THE MAN WHO LAUGHS"
PART 1.-THE SEA AND THE NIGHT,
PART n.-BY THE KINGS COMMAND,
For which the French publishers paid the distin-
guished Author 100000 francs.
This novel has been in the authors workshop ior
twenty years. the idea of having arisen in his mind
contsmporaneOusly with that of LES Mserablss"
NJ Hugo here tries his powers in new field, that OF
English history and English character. OF which he
has been student and observer during his Guernsey
exile.
Price Ten Cents per Number.
-OR-
@4.OOp per annum In advance.
EY-For sale by all Newsmen.
Terms for clubs may be obtained Of the Publshsrs
Specimen copies sent gratis upon application,
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Partner Wanted.

TITO run Velocipede Hall. Good hall, good loca-
l. ton and Spring Machines. Payment easy.
Address Velocipede, this office. mr3OdiwsN
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
NOTTCE no MARINERa.

The Hue and Cry Buoy has broken from its moor
ings and will be replaced the weather
mts. JOHN POPE,
L. II. Inspector, LIST District.
Portland, March 81, 1869.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
OXFORD COUNTY.

The Norway correspondent of the Lewiston
Journal says that Monday the only child of
Claudius and Margaret Favor, of Norway,
aged four and half years, was drowned. He
left home between and 10 o'clock, A. M,
with his sled, and as he did not return to din
ner his mother supposed he had gone to his
grandfather's as he was frequently in the hab-
it of doing. She gave no serious thought to
his absence till the latter part of the afternoon,
when she sent neighbors son in quest OF
him. As no one had seen him during the day,
search was Immediately made up and down
tde stream, and in a short time his body was
found, with the rope of his sled about his
neck
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
Dissolution ofCOp0rtmershtD

THE copartnership heretofore existing under tha
Il firm name OF L. T. Brown & Co.. Is this day dis
solved by mutual consent. All accounts of the ola
nrm will be settled BY d. w. Brown, at 23o Conner
cial Street. r. n RpOMN
por.l.n, An, ,ao ID. W. BROWN.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01

INTERESTING ExHBITIoN.-The Childrens
Progressive Lycsum gave an exhibition at
Congress Hall last evening, which was one of
the prettiest and best managed affairs we have
had in the city. The march with banners,
chorus, tableaux, rscitations, songs, Duets, di-
alogues and pantomime were capital. The
calisthenics by select group was alone worth
the price of admission. They were performed
with as much precision as the best trained
company of soldiers could go through the mill
itary evolutions, and evinced astonishing pro-
hciency in the children who took part in it.
In short, it was an exceedingly interesting ex-
hibition, and as it is to be repeated this eve-
ming with changes in the programme, we
would advise all who can to witness it. tis
one of those pleasing and attractive entertain
ments which evinces culture in children, and
while it delights the eye and the senses, it cre-
atss astonishment at the progress made by the
young folks.
SUDDEN DEATH.-We are panied to record
the sudden death of Capt. Joseph Hale, of the
firm of Yeaton & Hale, Shipbrokers, which
occurred at his residence, 1O7, Congress street,
early yesterday morning. From what we
learn in regard to the sad occurrence, Capt.
Hale had appeared rather depressed in spirits
for the past two or three weeks. On Sunday
he stayed in the house, but yesterday morning
said he felt very well, got up and dressed him
self, went down to the cellar and lighted the
furnace fire, and then went into the kitchen
and asked the cook what she wished him to
get for dinner. He then went back to look af-
ter his fire for a moment and not returning
up stairs he was looked for and found near
the furnace quite dead. DIR. Fitch was sent
for but was undecided whether he died of
heart disease or apoplexy. He appeared as if
he had died at once, without struggle.
Capt. Hale was one of our best business men,
aman universally beloved, and his loss will be
severely felt in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
EnREIGN PORTS.

FOREIGN PORTS.
Sid fm Shanghae prev to 24th uit, barque Annie
Morrison. New York; Am Lloyds Park, do.
Ar at Hong Kong prev to 18th ut, ship Nationa
Eagle. Nickerson. San Francisco.
Sid prev to 18th ult, ships Golden Fleece Wilcomb
and White Swallow, Knowles, Manila.
Cid at Manila I'd ult, ship Asa Eldridge, Baker
New York.
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
EXPORTS.

Brig Merriwa, for Matanzas-132 boxes soap, 5000
sugar box shocks, 203 empty hhds, 10 do tcs.
Miniature AIm8 mac .........A April 4.
Sun rises. -. 5.42 Moon rises 49,. AM
Sun sets... 6.26 High water. -. 500 AM
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-01
Twelfth Session of the Gum berland Coun
~ Medical Society.

~ Medical Society.
The meeting was called to order by the Pres
ident, DIR. Bates. After reading the records of
the last meeting and the transaction of mis-
cellaneous business, a very interesting paper
was read by DR.. Foster on Influenza. He
considered it "twin sister, to Diptheria, and
able consistently to claim relationship with
Group, whooping cough, dysentery, diarrh@a,
cholera and congestivs fever. 1t is specific
febrile disease, dependent upon some peculiar
poison entering the system, which soon through
changes of the circulating fluids greatly af-
fects the nerve centres.
The discussion ON this important subject was
interesting and was participated in by Drs.
Bates, Hill, Tewksbury, Gordon, Small and
French.
Next in order was an elaborate paper on
Hemorrhoids. The subject was freely dis
cussed by nearly all the members.
In the afternoon session the subject for dis
cussion was valvular diseases of the heart.
This called out very free discussion, partici-
pated in by Drs. Foster, Tewksbury, Small
Gordon and Hall.