The Portland daily press., 1870-01-31

MECHANIC AssocIAT1oN.--A special meeting
of this Association was held on Saturday eve
ming, for the purpose of making arrangements
to join the procession tomorrow. The attend
ance was very fair considering that Saturday
nj ght is the busiest of the week for mechanics
The members expressed themselves freely as
to tho Importance of the ooOa-ie Oh, eIId tho
duty of every member whoSvas not unavoda-
bly, prevented to join the ranks on that day.
Notice was given that the Mayor had given as
surance that the Society should be convenient
ly seated in the hall during the ceremonies.
1t was well stated that, as the deceased, in
whose honor they would appear, considered in
his benefactions the man, and not rank or
place. it belonged very much to the mechanics
to be fully represented. That while there
would be, if the day was propitious, 10000 peo-
pie in the city who would not find place in
the hall, and many of whom would give large
sums tor ticket, the members would find
their place there by the thoughtfulness of the
authorities, and that every place should be
filed. Harris G. Barnes, Esq, was appointed
Marshal and Dan Carpenter, Albert S. Mitch
ell and G. G.. Larkin Assistant Marshals.
The death Of member-Charles Fl. Mari
ner-was announced, and the members pres
ent voted to attend his funeral on Sunday
VISIT OF THE LEGIsLATURE.-The Legisla-
ture arrived from Augusta on Saturday morn
ing about hafpast 8 o'clock, and Immediately
proceeded to the U. S. Revenue Cutter Ma
honing. They numbered some $50, about fifty
of them being ladies. We thought there were
only about half that number who made our
laws for us, but we were mistaken. They
breakfasted on the Mahoning and were taken
on board the Monarch 1t was most unsea-
sonable time for visit to that vessel, Just as
the remains of Mr.. Peabody were about to be
disembarked, but Capt. Commerell was very
courteous, showed them all over the vessel and
re embarked them ON the Mahoning just few
moments before the ceremonies were to COM
mence. The speech making on the Mahonipg
was extremely interesting, particularly the
reference to the manner in which the ladies'
were to be disposed of. After landing the Leg
islature took part in the procession, and while
some left for home by special train on Satur-
day night many remained over
TRAINING DEPARTMENT FOR TEACHERS
AT GoRHAM SEMINARY.-This promises
to be the most thorough and practi-
cal department for teachers fitting them
selves for our public schools that has ever
been connected with any of our seminaries or
| academies in the State. Many teachers are
not able to spare the time and meet the ex-
pense of a full course at our normal schools,
| but are anxious to improve themselves in their
vocation; to such this school now offers par
| ticular inducements Prof Cruttenden has
been engaged in training teachers in New
York, and other States for twenty-five years.
| He is a thorough scholar, and brings to his
| work the experience of years in developing the
best methods of teaching in public schools.
| We have no doubt the establishment of this
| department at Gorham will awaken new in
| terest and zeal among our teachers-and be
an efficient agency in developing Mr.. Webb's
| plans for elevating the standard of public in
| struction in the country
THE WEATHER-Saturday morning was cold
| and raw, threatening snow. ) About II o'clock
the snow began to fill and by night at least
| two inches were on the ground. The weather
outside was very thick, and at late hour IN
| the evening the boatman refused to carry OIL
| officers to their respective vessels, SO they re-
turned to the hotels. The harbor was pretty
"hubbly'' all the evening. The vessels of the
fleet did not mind the storm much, for they
| spread awnings over the decks which protect
ed them Yesterday was magnificent day, the
sun shining brightly and the trees presenting
a magnificent sight, the branches bending I'M
der their feecy burden About eighteen inches
of snow had fallen, making very fair sleighing,
| and the bells of the cutters rang merrily on