The Portland daily press., 1870-02-18

The Hon. William Willis at the time of his
death was engaged in preparing series of ar
ticles on the History of Maine for the PRESS,
to be published at the semi-annual anniversa-
ry in March. We were mistaken in saying
that Mr. Willis wrote some articles for the
Historical Society on Tuesday. He made
some suggestions on that day in regard to mat
tiers connected with the Society," but the last
words written by him were those quoted in
yesterday mornings impression and directed
to the PRESS.
Twelve new members were elected at meet
ing of the Mechanic Blues on Wednesday
night.
Eight boys were discharged from the Reform
School on Tuesday.
The flag on the City Building was at half
mast yesterday, in honor of the late Hon. VIM.
Willis.
The Miantonomoh and Terror were at Glou-
cester on Wednesday. The Benicia has been
examined by divers found all right, and is
ready to go to sea.
Snow-drops in full bloom may be seen In the
garden of Gen. Thorn on Congress street.
The steamer "St. David,' Capt. Scott of the
Allan line, one of their freight steamers ar
rived at this port yesterday afternoon. She
Left Liverpool on the Both of January, and ex-
perienced the same heavy gales as the Prus-
sian and HISTORIAN. She brings one cabin and
six Storage passengers.
The regular passenger train over the G. T.
road was an hour and fifty minutes behind
time yesterday, as the train got off the track
this side OF Gorham.
In Hale's window may be seen two beautiful
miniature models, one of a sloop and the other
of schooner. They were made by Mr.. Han
son of this city, and are constructed Just as
ships are built, by first laying the keel and
then building up. The schooner is especially
remarkable. Every plank and block and nail
is as perfect as in real vessel. They are fin
ished in holly and lockwood.
The lighthouse steamer Iris" has left for
Monhegan to place an Ericsson fog trumpet
on that island.
A fine day yesterday. The weather in the
afternoon was like that of April, without the
showers.
The friends of ex-Deputy Marshal Irish sur
prised that gentleman Wednesday night by
visit in force at his new residence, corner OF
Emery and Pine streets The spirit of &c was
represented at the door, and the party INDUCED
in songs, dances, &c. Supper was served and
everybody went home well pleased with their
evenings entertainment.
The City Council meets this afternoon at 3
o'c'ock to make arran gements to attend the
funeral of the late Hon. Wm Willis.
The Saco Democrat says Deputy Marshpl
Bolton OF this city visited Biddeford last Fri
day, and informed Marshal Hill that three
hou hort nd
David O'Neil, had stolen fifty dollars from
parties in Portland Marshal Hill aud Officer
Cdadbourne found out and arrested them,
and turned them over to Deputy Bolton, who
brought them back TO this city.
The ball of the "Hooks' tonight promises
to be a grand affair, and from all we can hear
there will be one OF the largest and gayest par
ties present that ever "tripped the light fantas-
tic toe" in Lancaster Hall.
If a religious lecture does not belong to the
highest order of amusements we would like to
have the editor of the Advertiser inform as I'M
der what head it does come?
Gov. Hendee of Vermont attended the Blues
ball on Thursday evening.
Woodbury. S. Dana, Esq, in a letter from
Florida, stated that he was going on trip up
Bear River to shoot crocodiles, which is one Of
tie sports of that region. He was in the best
Of health and spirits, and we are glad to hear
that the health of Mrs. Dana was improving
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Winslow of this city are
also in Florida, as we'll as Mr.. Geo. w. Whit.
tier.
By reference to our entertainment column
it will be seen that very delightful entertain
ment Is to be given at the yestry of Warren
Church, Cumberland Mills, this evening.
The Miantonomoh and Terror arrived at
Boston yesterday.
ThoSaas Marshall was arrested yesterday for
being common drunkard.
Some Of the members of the City Govern
ment, including the Mayor, went down to view
the new Ward Room building Just erected in
Ward 2, yesterday afternoon.