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The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

AT t.e evening session of the Senate, Mon
day, a bill abolishing the office of superintend-
ent of export and drawback was passed. The
House amendments to the currency bill were
nonconcurrsd in and committee ofconference
was asked. A bill authorizing the construc-
ton of branch of the Baltimore Railroad
was passed, and the constitutional amend
ment and the bill regulating the appraise-
ment and collection of duties on imports were
discussed without action. In the House a
joint resolution granting the right of way to
Memphis, Ell Paso and Pacific Railroad was
passed, after which Mr.. schenck of Ohio
made speech in support of his bill to
strengthen the public credit. The post-ofice
appropriation bill was then considered IN
committee of the whole, amended, reported 70
the House. and finally passed.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
DIED..

In this city, Feb 20, Harriet, daughter of the late
Josiah Dow.
Funeral this Wednesday afternoon, at O'Clock,
from her late residence.
In this city. Feb. 10, at the Aims House, james
Reed. aged go years.
In Falmouth, Feb. %, Mr.. Nathaniel Haskell
formerly OF Harpswell. aged so years IL months.
In Freeport, Feb. 20, Mrs. Rachel Pierce, aged 81
years.
Funeral Thursday afternoon, at o'clock from
the residence OF Dea. Daniel Curtis, at Freeport
Friends and relatives are invited.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

THnArRE.-The Theatre was filled with q
large audience on Monday night to witness
the Hidden Hand" The performance met
with decided approval from the spectators.
This was the closing performance of Messrs
Bidwell & Locke's present dramatic season. II
has not been pecuniary [success, owing
no doubt, to the strirgency of the times. New
ertheless, these gentlemen paid their bills
promptly, which is more than can be said for
some companies who have been here previous
ly of greater pretensions.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

Mr.. BEECHER AND THE NEwsPAPERs,-At
Plymouth Church Sunday Mr.. Beecher in the
course of few remarks said "that no one
knows what it is to suffer until he reads what
the papers say about him. The press had pro-
nounced him dangerously i'll, which was un-
true. He thought it strange that he should
be deuied the right to have cold three days
unmolested. He saw no occasion for the news
paper fraternity to hunt man down because
he happened to have cold. 1t was bad
enough to suffer intrusion without being mis-
represented. He was happy to announce that
his health was good, and that he would preach
as usual on the following SUNDAY"
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

THE bill requiring members of Congress and
officers of the government entitled to the
tranking privilege to exercise il bv ,bo;r
written autograph signature" has passed bot,,
Houses of Congress, and only needs the SIGMA.
ture of the President to become a law. This
looks like business. When members of Con-
gress begin to restrict their own privileges in
the interest of economy there is great hope that
GenlGrant will have the cooperation of the
legislative branch of the government in his ef
forts for an economical administration.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

"DoDIFER" ON LOCAL POLITICS.
Portland correspondent in whom the Lewis
ton journal has found "jewel," writes thus
ironically of the prospects of the Democracy
in the municipal election that takes place next
Monday:
In word we have nominated Democratic
candidate for Mayor, and propose to eight it
out on that line" Our candidate il Wm. L.
Putnam esq.,, whom we nominated last year,
but owing to an insufficiency of Democratic
votes or some other equally great calamity, he
was not elected so much as he might have been.
This time, however, if we can have fair play
we propose to do better. The fact is, the
people have been oppressed long enough and
it is time that something were done.
The republicans have nominated Hon: JOSH
ah H. Drummond and will make hard fight
for him. The result of the struggle is indeed
somewhat doubtful, but "truth is mighty and
will prevail"-that IS, if we can-get democrat
ic votes enough. Mr.. DrummOnd and Mr..
Putnam are two good men and able men, but
then Putnam is a democrat and always has
been, and that alone is reason enough why he
should be Mayor.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
MARRIED.

In Cape Elizabeth Feb. IA. by Rev. o. H. Stevens,
Edward Fowler and Miss Lizzie Turner, both OF
Cape Elizabeth.
In Cape Elizabeth, Feb. 1s, by Rev. o. H. Stevens,
John Ridley, OF Prospect, and Miss Emma Grannell
OF Portland.
In Otisheld, Feb a. at the parsonage, by Rev. P
b. Wilcox, Roscoe s. Green and Miss Augusta M
Holden, both OF Otisfed.
In New Giouceste, Feb. 2t, by Rev. W. r. Cross,
Royal Jordan and Miss Henrietta Rand, both O
Falmouth.
In South Standish, Dec. 80, by Rev. E. Sanborn
Orlando p. Weeks and Miss Fannie III. Fogg, both Of
Standish.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
Special Notice.

The undersigned having purchased the exclusive
license to manufacture and sell velocipedes in the
State OF Maine under the patent granted Parrie La
Tenant, of Paris, France and James Carroll of New
Haven, Conn, November Goth, 1856, most respect
fully caution all persons against making or selling
any kind of Velocipede in the State with crank to
front axle foot tredles, guiding arms or that ia
any way infringe upon the patent here referred to-
Persons who have commenced their manufacture
previous to this notice, will be literally treated by
at once calling upon
G. P. KIMBALL & LARKIN.
Portland, Me-, Feb. 8, 1868. dim
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

RoUoH WATER.-The water in the barbor
was very rough yesterday morning. We stood
watching tug-boat with vessel in tow for
some little time. The tug was rolling about
and it seemed as if wind and tide were rather
too strong for her to make much headway with
her burden.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
Portland and Vicinity.
New Advertisements this Day.


AUCTION COLUMN.
Auction Notice.. o. Bailey, 1S Exchange st.
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Coal-Jos Poor.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Boarders Wanted.
Girls Wanted-Kensington & co.
Houses to Let.
Jswelry-L. Dresser.
Notice-Robert Watson.
Probate Notices.
Taxes-H. W. Hsrsey.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TEN DOLLARS ($10.OO.)

ZEN DOLLAhS (S1UUO.)
Is confessedly low
for Bituminous or Cumberland Coal, (some-
times enormously called Forge Coal.) At the
above figure, receive fair profit, the coal
having been got on early and low. The tes-
timony of the Blacksmiths and Generators Of
steam, who have used the same, warrant me
in saying that it is the best Cum. Coal in the
City.
ALSO-MY LARGE LINE OF AN
THRACITES (lessening day by day. has
undergone corresponding reduction in prices
fact gratifying Ito my customers and the
public, but no more so than the extremely
favorable accounts of the Coal received every
day by myself, clearly corroborating my pre-
vious statements and announcements
fe24eodtf JOS. POOR.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

s MR. almost-ex-President johnson, on Mon
day, signifed to committee of Baltimore
gentlemen his acceptance of the invitation ex-
tend,d to him by the authorities of that city 10
undergo reception at the expiration of his
term OF Office. He will fix the day hereafter.
In tho course of his remarks Mr.. johnson was
pleased % say that he had acted throughout
his administration "in the 1nteresUof raaeeand
harmony without regard to any present ORR
ture persoa-.-pvpuIarity- IF Heaven hai
permitted Mr.. johnson to succeed as well il
that whict he says has claimed his attention
as in msking him unpopular the nation wouli
havedothing to regret in his administration.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Po,,..uaa q Osdeu.sur. r.. n. GO

In accordanve with vote OF the directors of the
Portland & ogdensburg R. R. Company, at a meet
ing held on the 10th inst hereby notify the subscr
bers to the Stock of said Railroad that au assess
ment of two and half 2 dollars per share has been
laid on said Stocks due and payable the 1st day
of March next, at the Treasurer's Office, corner Of
Middle and Plum streets.
AUG. E. STEVENS,
fel9sNtd Treasurer p. & o. r. X.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24


CONTINENTAL BALL.-The attraction of the
exhibition drill and promenade concert given
by the Light Infantry at City Hall on Monday
evening no doubt had great influence in pre-
venting as full an attendance as there other
wise would have been at Lancaster Hail. The
managers too, were disappointed in the nom
arrival of the Continental dresses which were
to have been the especial feature of the occa-
sion. Nevertheless the galleries were filed
with an interested company of spectators.
many of whom came upon the floor and par
ticipatsd in the dance. There were only few
fancy dresses present, among which we might
mention three pretty young ladies attired as
a a"Highland Lassie," "Greek girl" and "Swiss
peasant" and gentlenan in rich court
dress. Civilians predominated, and when we
left some inirty-five couples were enjoying
themselves immensely, despite the absence of
the expected many.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

NOTED BURGLARS ARREsTED.-One of the
Belfast officials brought into the lookup in this
city noted burglar, named Pattison, who
broke Jail in Belfast some time ago and escap-
ed to Gloucester, Mass, where he was arrested
on a requisition from the former place.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
EXPORTS.

Steamer Carlotta, for Halifax-825 bbls -four 474
bags wheat, IS bdls paper, ~ sewing machines, Q
cases cask keg Dbl boxes drugs, cases glass;
"a pkgs sundries.
Brig F L Allen, for Cardenas-2s0O box shocks, 1888
empty bbls, 81 do ties.
Al 600 hoops, 800 hid shocks and heads SO bbls pota
toes
Sch M P, for st John, NB-sOO bbls -four, 10 tons
bran.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
Standard Native Wines


The very best of berries and grapes are used and
prepared with great care by one OF the most expert
enced manufacturers in the State. The best chem
lists in the country inform that our Native Wines
are more nourishing and better tor medicinal pur-
poses than most OF the imported wines we get,
the very best in use. ja3OsNtf
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

SUDDEN CHANaB.-A great change was ex-
perisnced in the weather between Monday af-
tsrnoon and evening. Monday morning the
atmosphere was charged with rain and the air
was like April. In the afternoon the sun ap-
pearsd and it was quite warm while the sun
actually felt hot. By nine in the evening il
was showing with cold wind. Yesterday vs
were visited with storm of rain and slaet
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

FURNTTuRn.-Attsntion is called to the ad
vertissment of Lowsll & Hoyt, No. II Prsble
st., who offer excellent bargains in French fur.
niture, lounges, &c. Messrs. Lowell & Hoyt
understand their businsfs, and person must
be hard to suit who cannst satisfy themselves
rt their store.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

VELoolPEDIANA. = The quiet, which has
reigned on Commercial street, for the past few
days, was broken Monday afternoon by the ap-
pearance of velocipedist. Owing to the slip
pery spots on the sidewalk the machine didn't
work very WELL The intrepid rider met with
tumble into the slosh on the corner of Union
and Commercial streets, and also ran into
horse, star ling that quiet animal and frighten-
ing another one. Merchants, clerks and labor
ers all gathered in force to see how the bicycle
would work on tho street.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

AccIDENT.-On Monday an the wagon Of the
Eastern Express Co., with the span of horses
attached, was standing at the side-door of the
Office on Plum street, the horses took a sud-
den fright, started, and fell over into an open
cellar about eight feet deep. The fall brought
both horses on the same side of the pole, one
under the other. We are happy to state that
although one of the animals was badly cut
about the legs no serious injury was inflieted.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

FsTIcUTFs.-Quite an sxoitsmsnt was caus-
cd Monday morning by . SIGHT between two
youthful aspirants for the honors of the P. r.,
on the empty lot just back of the Merchants
Bank building. Before the sponge had been
thrown up by the friends ofsither, they were
parted by some of the spectators.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

CoURTEsY.-The English steamers "North
American" and est. Andrews" now lying at
this port were dressed with the American en-
sign and fred salute on Monday in honor of
the day.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

REPUBLICAN, TRIUMPH.-Mr. James N. Ty-
ner, Republican candidate for Congress in the
9Th Indiana district to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by Mr.. Pratt's election to the Senate,
was on Saturday elected by majority at least
thousand greater than that of Pratt last fall.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

AMATEUR THHArRIcALs.-An amateur the
atrical entertainment and promenade concert
il to be given at Buxton Lower Corner
this evening, in Bsrry's Hall, fer the bone
fit of the Bar Mills Band. Distinguished tai
ent from this city, and other places, will as
sat
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
The Healing Poolt

An Essay for Young Men ON the Crime
Of Solitude, and the Diseases and Abuses which
eteste impediments to Maria ge with sure means
u nenei. Sent in sealed letter envelopes, Tree OF
enarge. Address, DIR. ,. skillin HOughfon,
howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
Uni,ed states Dis,rict Court.

FEBRUARY TERM-Yox j., PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-In Adniralty-Robert Scoles, libel
liant, vs.. Peter B. Brown, master OF brig "Gso.
Amos" Assault on the high seas. Scoles was cook
of the brig and Brown, the captain, slapped his face
in the harbor OF sagua, Cuba. for refusing to obey
orders. Libel dismissed.
W. W. Thomas, Jr. Bion Bradbury.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

to give another of their pleasing entertainments
in behalf of their laudable undertaking at
Harmon's Hall tonight. The Portland Band
will add to the other attractions.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

Hanf1ge 1nnrah in ia-
bon Hall. received To its membershin last sab
hath TX nersons The SunJsv say,oas ,@sS eau a.o
we'll attended tsnd its SahhstR ScbooI ra,u e,u
numbers lao. oo' ~"
The train on tho Androscoo~;r p.;,,oad
that left Farminpton on Mondav of last veal
did not reach Lewiston till Saturday.
,r, ,,,,,,n,,
oooNi.
The cars arrived at Harrington on Monday,
at one O'Clock for the hrst time in five days.
The mails were sent by the Readfeld & Au-
gusta stage. |
KhNNEBEc COUNTY
The Waterville Mail, speaking of our elo-
ouent Governors "Gettysburg" address. which
ne delivered in that town last THURSDAY. saws:
"We have rarely seen ian audience SO deeply
not that most of them were ready to admit that
he is not only a soldier and statesman. but an
orator beside"
n u.r1o,r srnr;r+a,da,+ .. ~. 1nso,.
HOSPITAL writes to Tobias Lord Of the House
that all the employees of that institution
against whom charges were preferred durinc
the the late INVESTIGATION are still retained in
M the nospl.ai; pr. & aariow 1a thanks MT. Lord for
ene !nterest ne mas taken In the affairs OF the
-n1u'un. nv"
Hotob Esn ond ~ OIL, ... sns. s a!tsr
tna,mn, Hsq Snu NJ Mnt Mie, wa ssats ior Eioraa
snand little t;ma in : ,n;IJar o+,ons1IJ vIISJ ~
orpJ.r - g .ba .e,,arIta ..a4a"o.; n
W. ars .'.re t6at IL ,e" f.;ooa III; .S nealsn
whan rh;s ,roat hno,, e .rien1c VIII rsloice
Is able ana;n 10 rat,,rn 20 tha d,'4;a anu ne
fice which he ais 80 accanteh1v" 'e' Vi 'ne ol-
PRNoBscor COUNTY.
The government closed its testimony in the
Cleveland murder case Saturday. The most
important testimony elected Saturday was
that of Mary A. Dean, young lady who, it
would seem, was affianced to the alleged muir
derer. She said: "Six weeks before Mr..
George was missing, Cleveland said to me that
6is Gd osneL .a wshtea . MN 70 make way with MR..
varsaf;on ,"ne mo. ;~ hs anu 'nls con.
a hsJ bs dronnad s ~ .n .issn. eh nc was .yahs on
askea him wbat he and r. n,othar @ ~wo1ei tei
;no abont fsw minutes hsfora. "uao ha d;Sn,. ;d,
want 10 tell me at first. and then he ..;d what
I have stated T made the inan;,v becsr." I~s hs
was friend of mine; saw them talking to-
gether; / left the next day; have not been
there since"
Tbsiurv in tb. C,.ve,.nd r,u,d., c... a..
tends3 ohnrcb Su,dav in ch.,sa ~ 81 S' .n ots- a.
Ger U~' 'A 0A"'so VI VI "n o'n-
.;nnaS ~. T'k ssys snas nsv. 49, Mi. C1opcr nss .e
I.msa R.ns;.. lS Sh cnsfgs "a - pastor Oh sne 6rsewl
W.
soAAAsE COUNTY.
A letter from Moose River, to the Lewiston
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
Warren's Cough Balsam

positively has no superior for all diseases NJ
Il the Throat and Lungs VI
Sold by all Druggists. e " one tiiA'
..x,sr, b: F. BRADBURY, Proprietor.
AOA"~'N Bangor.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

LOOK OUT, DoN'r Touch IT, unless in pure,
white wrappers, both Wolcott's Pain Paint, for
pain, and his Annihilator, for Catarrh. Take
none other, or you are cheated. Sold by all
druggists. W&S&2ww
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

VIM. B. Smith, Esq, oflMachias, for many
years collector of customs at that port, and one
of the best men in the State, is dangerously ill
at his brothers in Ellsworth.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

POLICE STATION. = The quietness which
reigned at the police station during the holi-
day of Monday speaks well for our law-abid-
ing citizens. Not a case before the Municipal
Court YESTERDAY
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

HARrER's BAzAR.-The number for next
week, richly illustrated, has been received at
the periodical depot of Messrs. Fessenden
Brothers, Lancaster Hall. This journal of
Fashion takes the lead of all others, and is
welcome visitor to the parlor circle,
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

FoR twenty days you can buy furs, robes,
hats, caps, &C., &C., without regard to cost at
McCallar's Casco Bank block. Call and ex-
anime. jan28dtf
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

WALTER BRowN.-We were told yesterday
that Walter Brown, the oarsman, had opened
a Velocipede School on Sudbury street, Bos-
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

A DISTINGUISHED Methodist Minister aud
prominent Temperance Lecturer, once remark
cd that go where he would, from one end Of
the country to the other, he hardly ever failed
TO find Plantation Bitters, and while he con-
demned the practice Of using these Btters too
freely, he could not conseientiously say that
he would discard them from the sde-board, for
he had himself experienced beneficial results
from their use, and that, from q long and close
observation, he was convinced that when used
moderately, and AZ q medicine exclusively,
they were all that was recommended. At the
same time he warned his hearers not to pull
the cork too often, for they were far too pleas
ant tonic to trife with.
MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to the best
imported German Cologne, and sold at half
the price. feb2Oeod1w&w
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

DR.. BENNETT Room %, U. s. Hotel, cures
Uithoat medicine all diseases. He
expects to close his practice here on or before
Saturday noon, 27th inst.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

ScHLoTTERBRcK's BAY SHAMPooNG LIQUID.
This preparation, for cleansing the scalp, erad-
icating dandruff, &C., is unsurpassed. 1t opens
the pores of the scalp, gives the natural juices
q free circulation through the hair, which is
thereby strengthened and prevented from fall
ing out. Price 30 cents per bottle. feb1Od2w
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

THE person who took Stereotype and one
hundred Stereoscopic Views from the rooms of
the Young Mems Christian Association, will
please return the same Immediately and save
trouble.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

A NEW CTY.-Yesterday the citizens of
Auburn accepted the city charter granted
them by the present legislature by 81 majority.
Auburn is the thirteenth city in Maine and
Ellsworth will soon be the fourteenth.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
Wednesday Morning, February "a, 1869.

H~FIrst Page To-Day - Social Science:
Convention of the American Association at
Albany; Letter from Piscataquis County;
Magazines; Miscellaneous
Fourth Page-Sonnd upon the Goose; The
Great Breeches Question; Gen. Dix's Soirees
in Paris.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

PERSONAL. = Hannibal Hamlin passed
through this city on Monday, stopping at the
Falmouth Hotel, on his way to Washington.
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24
COMM ERCIAL.
RECnzRFs BY RAILRoArs AND STEAMERS, FEB. 20
AND 23.

GRAND TRUNK RAILwAY-Feb. 22-14 rolls leath-
err bags oats, cars bark, do lumber, tubs but
ter, cars corn 26e bdls paper, "A pkgs sundres for
shipment east, 200 bbls -four, cars pork u sui
phate ore.
Feb 23-266 cans milk, cars oats, 285 bdls hoops.
bbls. beans, II bags spools, unber 159 pkgs
sundries; for shipment east-100 bbls -four, 1 car
beet do butter, do hams.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILRoAD-Feb 22-17 bbls
beans, q bds chairs So do saws cars potatoes 10
sacks do, l345 sides leather, 27s pkgs sundries.
Feb. 23-132 cases carpets, 21 bbls BEANS "A do
scrap iron, 125 sides leather $50 bush potatoes car
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

THE ST. LOUIS FAMILY FLOUR co.
Flour at Wholesale Prices.-For the conyen-
ience of our up town patrons, we have opened
store No. 229 Congress Street, next door to
New City Hall, and have added thereto stock
of FRESH GROCERIES Please call and see
them. feb9dtfsN
The Portland daily press., 1869-02-24

ThE JEFFERDs CoNFEssIoN.-The story OF
the New York World in regard to the confes-
sion of young Jefferds that he was the murderer
Of DR.. Burdell is thus disposed of by Mr.. Rob-
ert D. Holmes, the lawyer, who was one OF the
counsel for Jefferds in the Matthews murder
case:
Charles Jefferds scarcely knew Mrs. Cum
ningham; he was mere child at the time OF
the murder of DR.. Burdell; and, strange as IL
NAV appear was not the murderer OF w al.9n
or Mathews. The present mayor, Mr; a, 0A r
ey Hail. my deceased friend MT, Jada +hc
Brady, and were his counsel ana ha Tonrt s of
last argument in his Behalf in the o1urs oI
Annsais think that Mr.. Hall knoaos tnat ne
was innocent of the Matthew'S MuroSr, ana
aons.anant1v of the murder of Mr.. Walton.
Sure that Mr.. Brady knew it, and he
t.oaI1antiv an 90 expressed himself to me. In
deed, in view ofthe facts confided to us under
the seal of professional secrecy, we could
come to no conclusion except that he was in
nocent and was wrongfully convicted. feel
confident OF this, and know that Jefferds suf-
tered his Imprisonment like hero, and not
Like felon. Justice to dead convict dictates
these lines.
The Argus seized upon the Worlds unvera-
cious story for the purpose OF showing that
the execution of Jefferds after the murder of
DR.. Burdell would have saved three other
murders. As the case turns out the execution
of Jefferds for Burdell's murder would have
been the execution of an innocent man, and
saved only one of the three subsequent muir
ders, and that one would merely have been
committed by the State instead of an Albany
convict. Try something else, gentlemen.