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The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

CHRISTMAS Observation-Disclosures has ALWAYS
been regarded as the greatest festival in the
calendar of the Christian church. in all ages
The day is not however observed by any special
service, except by the Catholic and Episcopal
churches, by whom it is justly observed and re-
garded with the most elaborate and imposing
services. The day will accordingly be observed
at the different Catholic and Episcopal churches
in this city, with the usual appropriate servi-
ces. The following is list of the special music
to be sung in these churches on Monday next.
At ST. Stephens morning prayer and a ser
mon will be said at half-past ten o'clock Mil
lard's TIE Deuna, and Kotzschmars Benedictus,
will be sung, Mrs. G. o. Gosse, organist
AT St. Luke's Cathedral the principal servi-
ces will be at Z and 10.3O o'clock in the morn
ing. The o'clock service will consist of morn
ing prayer followed by the Holy Communion;
with the following music Professional G.
Walter Goold; Hymn No. AZ, from Hymns
Ancient and Modern; Ter Sanctus, Commu-
Mon Hymn, Gloria in Ercelsis; occasional,
Nunc Dimittis. At 1890 o'clock, full service
and a sermon. The Professional "Adeste FL
deleS;;' Veaite and Jat6ilate, Savage's in BIB;
Proper Psalms for Christmas day; TIE Deum,
Goold; Hymns from Parish Hymnal, Nos %
and 20; Offertoire, Sdnctus, Communion Hymn,
Gloria in Ercelsis; Recessional, Nunc D,nittis
The services will be full choral, under the d-
rection of the organist, G.. Walter Goold
AT st. Pauls morning services and the Holy
Communion at 10 IL O clock The service will
be preceded by Christmas Carol by the Sun
day School children.
AT st. Dominic's the services will be at 6 and
lo.5O clock in the morning. Bordeese's Mass
IN T. will be sung at both services. Miss Maggie
Parker, organist.
AT the Cathedral of the Immaculate Concep-
ton ON Cumberland street, High Mass will be
celebrated at 2 o'clock A. M. and will be re-
peated at 104 A. M. Generals Mass will be
sung, the solos by some of the best vocalists;
the choruses by double choir.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23
Cry OF DETROIT,

Mayors Office, Dec. 10, 1%I
Hon. S. E. Spring, Treasurer Portland, Maine.
My Dear Sir,2Yours of the 14th was duly re-
ceived L made draft on you per your request
for the 1914 3-1OO. The cash will be properly
applied for the relief of the sufferers by hre IN
nations made by your citizens for the sufferers
py nre IN our State, please accept the thanks OF
Vhe sufferers, and also my own.
Yours, very respectfully,
VIM. w. WHEATON,
Mayor of the City of Detroit, Mich.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

HARDING's Edition of the Holy Bible with
leaves for Photographs, just the thing for a
Christmas Present, at s. H. Colesworthy's, 90
Exchange St
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23
THE WEST INDIES
THE CASE DE THE HORNET


JACMEL Dec. 8.-The case of the Hornet is
considered settled. The Spanish frigate Faro
gossa remained two days off Port au Prince
without communicating with the shore. The
commander then sent a dispatch to the govern
ment asking if the Spanish Consul enjoyed the
same guarantees as heretofore. The govern
ment replied in the affirmative and the Consul
re-occupied his post. The commander of the
Zarogossa asked for the removal of some pieces
of the machinery from the Hornet rendering
her unfit for sea, but the government refused
and the Zarogossa sailed for Santiago de Cuba,
whence she has arrived. 1t is stated that the
Spanish vessels will remain at Port au Prince
till the Hornet question is settled by the WASH
ington and Madrid governments.
DEFEAT OF CABRAL
SAN DOMINGO, Dec 12.-Gen. Baez has re-
turned to the capital. Engagements had oc-
tionists. Cabfal was beaten at Nieba and COM
PEELED to abandon the place hastily. His loss in
men and ammunition was heavy. Pimental
routed them. Baez forces were at Santa Juan
DOMINION OF CANADA.
POLICY OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT.
TORONTO Dec. 22.-Premer Blake to-day
entered into an explanation of the ministerial
policy. He contended that the provincial gov
ernments should take position of neutrality in
regard to the Domonion government. There
should be the utmost parliamentary control
over public funds and public institutions. More
stringent law to secure the independence of par
lament will be introduced. A bill to secure the
extension of the franchise will be brought
down.
Foreign Items.
The American Legation at London has issu-
ed notice that it is desirable that all United
States citizens travelling the Continent
should provide themselves with passports.
The small pox prevails to an alarming extent
in Birmingham, Eng.
The Catholic bishops of Holland have petit
toned the King not to discontinue the Dutch
Legation at the Vatican.
The revolution in Venezuela continues, but is
not gaining ground.
Weather Report, Dec. ~, ~ p. M.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

The mind governs the muscles through the
Nervous System, as the telegraphic apparatus
is influenced by remote operator through the
wire. If the mind is impaired by age or other
causes, the sympathetic nerves become debilita-
ted, and through the nerves the muscles of the
Stomach, Liver, Hart, Lungs or Genital Or
gans become weakened, and disease in the
form of Dyspepsia, Disease of the Heart, Weak
Lungs or General Debility, follow with their
accompanying trains of evil Fellows Com
pound Syrup of Hypophosphites restores tone
to the mind, the nerves and the muscles. In
this way it overcomes disease.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

CLOSING SToREs.-Last year there were but
few stores open in this city on Christmas and
New Years day. The wholesale dealers sign
ed an agreement to that effect and we under
stand they propose this year to close their
stores on those days in order to give their en-
ployees an opportunity to enjoy the festivities
of the occasion. 1t is not necessary to publish
their names, for as we understand, all enter
heartily into the arrangement We hope all
the stores, both wholesale and retail will be
closed ON Christmas and New Years day.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23
THE FLOODS.


SYNOPSIS OF WEATHER REPORTS FOR THE PAST
TwENTY-FoUR HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. Y,
Dec. % 600 p. MY
babilities.-Increasing easterly winds
with rising temperature are probable for Sat
urday throughout the Atlantic States, the snow
being followed by rain in the Middle States.
An area of low barometer passing northwest
ward on Saturday about Missouri and Indiana,
with southerly winds and rainfn the Gulf States
and Ohio Valley. Continued easterly winds
and rain are probable, with snow for the Lakes.
Dangerous winds are not anticipated for the
Atlantic coast
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

Acknowledgements are sometimes careless,
and in purchasing their stock get hold of an
imitation of Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy, or a
counterfeit article and innocently sell it for
genuine Never buy package without seeing
the name printed upon it is DIR. Sage's Catarrh
REMEDY, and not DR.. Sage's Catarrh Cure
New Catarrh Cure, Catarrh Reliever, or some
other similar sounding name. Also that it has
printed both upon the wrapper and also upon
the U. S. Government Stamp, which is upon it
the words ''R. " Pierce, M. D., Buffalo N. Y"
In this way you will be sure to get the genuine
saw 571
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23
FOREIGN.
GREAT BRITAIN.
ONLY A RUMOR.

LONDON, Dec. 23-5 A. M.-The alarming
special dispatch which was published in the
Pail Mall Gazette yesterday relative to the
Prince of Wales has no foundation. The Prince
continues to progress towards recovery, and
there is no increase in the fever.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

WHITTIER junction Free and Congress Sts.,
has just got in another lot of Japanese baskets,
Japanese fire works, Japanese bread trays, Jap
anese work cases, Japanese carved wood arti-
cles, japanese ivory work, all new and attrac-
fivn
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

FELLOWS COMPOUND SYRUP OF HYroPHos-
PHITEs is an excellent nervous tonic. 1t ex-
erts direct influence on the nervous system,
and through it it invigorates the body.
dec22-ded1 wSw IL
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

ANOTHER lot of Japanese goods just opened
at Whittiers. Baskets, bamboo, over 40 shapes
and sizes. Fire screens, bamboo cups, real
China cups and saucers, watch chains Chinese
for vest and long (around the neck), oval and
square mats for table use, Japanese charms for
watch chains, magic flowers, fishes, idols, chess
and checker sets-ivory, carved by hand-elegant
sandal-wood and ivory card casas
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

SOME people say we do not use sauces of any
kind, our appetites are good enough. A good
sauce is not to change your appetite, but only
to make your food taste better. You eat butter
on bread and should eat the Halford Leicester
shire Table Sauce on meats if you value palata-
BILE food, and the better the meats the more
need of the Sauce
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

PARIS, Dec. 22.-The despatch from Prince
Bismarck to Baron Won Arnim, threatening re-
occupation, excites the French press to
renewed bitterness against Germany. The tone
OF the journals generally is well expressed by
the following extract from one of them which
says: "The silence of the vanquished is the
only fit reply to the insults of Victors A river
of blood has divided us. We learn to suffer and
to wait"
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

A FULL line of Altemus Photographic AL
buns at Colesworthy's.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

ANYONE in want of useful articles for Christ
mas or New Years, call at w. G. Sawyer's, %
Market Square He has a splendid assortment
of flower stands, rustic work, fancy baskets,
sleds, cages, clothes wringers, sc. Don't for
get % Market Square.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

JUST RECEIvED-Ladies and Gents Gold
Watches, Boys Watches, Solid Gold Seal Rings
(new Styles for Ladies and Gents, Silver Nap
kin Rings, Fruit Knives, Childrens Gold Rings,
Fine Pocket Knives, Common and Russian
Leather Wallets, Neao Mechanical Toys
"a Exchange St
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

The FAKIR OF VIsHNU.-After nearly wears
absence the Fakir of Vishnu, the most popular
and successful of American conjurors and ma
giclans, will appear at Music Hall this evening,
in his attractive and unrvalled entertainment.
While numerous so-called gift enterprises by
self-styled professors of legerdemain, have often
visited our city of Late it may be safely said
that the Fakir is the only person who has given
universal satisfaction, both by his truly wonder
full performances and also by the honest and
impartial manner in which his gifts are always
distributed. He has visited nearly every part of
the country from the Atlantic to the Pacific
and has achieved reputation and success which
is absolutely unparalleled. He will be assisted
by Signor Briginisi and those wonderful and
laughable automaton figures, the Marionette
family. 100 beautiful aud useful presents will
be distributed to the audience each evening,
and judging by the Fakirs past success in
this city, the hall will be crowded at each per-
Torrance.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

For dolls, all prices, go to Cogia Hassan's,
129 Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

GoRHAM.-At the annual meeting of Har-
mony Lodge of Masons, held December 20,
1871, the following officers were chosen for the
ensuing year: Eli Morton, Master: William
Hasty, Senior Warden; Henry R. Millett, Jun
ior Warden; Charles E. Jordan, Treasurer;
Richmond Edwards, Secretary; Leonard G..
Harmon Senior Deacon; Kimball Eastman,
Junior Deacon; Daniel G. Emery, Humphrey
Cousens, John G. Watson, Committee of Fl
nance. ...
Miss Ada Carey of Westbrook, has been en-
gagged to sing at the Christmas exhibition of
the Methodist Society
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

THE HYGRoDEIK is useful instrument in
every house. 1t is an instrument your friends,
ministers and teachers want, but have not got
For sale by C. III. Farley. dc20th-tf
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23
Receipts by Railroad. and s,eamho,,..

GRAND TRUNK RAILwAY-25O cans milk, - bbls
flour, cars shocks, do apples, do hoops do ma
chinery, do potatoes, do oats, do BRAN do malt
II do lumber, do furniture, l do clapboards do
sundries; for Lower Provinces-14OO bbs -four car
freight.
STEAMER MONTREAL FROM BosToN-20 bdls boil
er tubes, do steel IA do iron, oil cloth, 10
kegs lead pianoforte, 10 kegs Soda crates toys Is
bbls and 10 kegs beer las bbls -four 10 bbls
beer 10 bbs dye stu IL boxes tin 10 bdls sheet ron
Is do Ypod-saws hhds molasses, IS pkgs furniture
crates and bbls crockery, so bbls ale bds paper
horse and Sleigh 100 pkgs to order for Canada and
up country-1 hid molasses, 10 chests tea 81 bales
rags, lac do wool, 20 do cotton, pcs marble pcs
to order
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

some of his splendid Christmas cakes. We'd
ding and fancy cakes supplied to order.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

For all presents, go to Cogia Hassan, 129
Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

A SPLENDID assortment of German and
American Chromos cheap, at Colesworthy's.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

$1.5O buys Scotch Havelock Cap worth
$3.50 at MAHER & Co.'S
dec15-dtja25 Opp. Post Office.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

SoAP.-Every kind of toilet soaps-French,
English, German, Russia and American, at
Whittier's
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

Miller's planning mill, Creze's chair factory,
several barns and one dwelling in Fort Wayne,
Ind, were burned Friday morning. Loss $780,
000
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

NJ. L. A.-The sale of reserved seats to the
supplementary course of entertainments given
by the Mercantile Library Association will
commence this morning at nine o'clock at Ira
G. Stockbridges music store The demand for
tickets to this course is already very large and
the prospect now is that more tickets will be
sold than at the regular course, as most of those
holding ticket No of the regular course have
exchanged them for tickets to this course. We
learn from the committee that if many more
course tickets are sold beside those sold to pa
irons of the regular course, they will be unable
to sell any evening tickets as the sale of course
tickets will be limited to the seating capacity of
the hall.
ENTERTAINMENT.-Atlan Lodge /. o. of G.
T.. will give pleasing and popular entertain
ment at Temperance Hall this evening. The
thrilling drama of "The Last Loaf" which il
Illustrates in vivid and startling manner the
terrible evils of intemperance will be present.
ed; in addition to which there will be music, a
Christmas tree, and other attractions. Such a
rare combination of attractive elements should
be sufficient to ensure large audience The
admission will be free, and pleasant and en-
| joyable evening may be spent by all who at
tend
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23
House and Lot mt Auction.

nN Friday, December 20, at 70 O'Clock NJ, we shall
~ sell at public aution the House and Land known
as the Benz. +. Whitehouse property, near Fumes
Island, Cape Elizabeth, in District No r. The house
is new, two-story and furnished throughout in good
order. Lot 5sx100. Said property can be examined
at any time by calling c. Cole near the property
Terms easy and made known at sale.
#. o. BAILEY a. CO., Auctioneers.
Dec 23-td
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23
AND COMMERCIAL.

Foreign Exports.
MATANZAS. Bark Mnott-15, 900 hoops 1884
box Shocks 500 shocks and heads $40 bbls potatoes
Foreign Imports.
LIVERPOOL. Steamship Nova Scotia-10 cases
machinery and case merchandise to Prindle; 4
pkgs merchandise to Canadian Express Co., do do to
Hoyt, Fogg & Breed, 1877 bbls to order.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23
Portland Aid to the SUI fferers,
The following letters from Chicago and De-
troit need no comment:
CHIcACO RELIEF AMI IN cocrrrv

Line following letters from chicago and De-
troit need no comment:
CHICAGO RELIEF AND AID SOCIETY,
Chicago, Dec. 18, 1871,
Hon. s. p. Spring, Treasurer Fire Fund, Port
land, Me.
am in receipt of your valued favor of the
14th inst, authorizing nae to draw on you for
the balance of the generous citizens contribu-
ton for the relief of our sufferers by fire,
amounting to $8407 61-1O0. Previously remit,
ted $4,000; total 1884, 61-100; and have
therefore drawn ON you for the above sum in
favor of the Chicago Relief and Aid Society,""
dating my draft as of this date. The amount
for the Grand Army of the Republic, to be used
for the benefit of soldiers, their wives and
children" will be set apart for that purpose
1 avail myself of this opportunity to express
to you, and through you to the large hearted
people of Portland the deep thankfulness of
our distressed citizens for the liberal aid ex-
tended to them, and the donation is more en-
phatic when we remember that it is compare
lively but a short time since your own city was
visited by a most destructive conflagration-
The bounty of our friends everywhere, sustains
and encourages us, and the evidence of this
wide spread benefcence is apparent when /
mention that Portland, Maine and Portland,
Oregon, stand prominent ON the list of benefac-
t;ons Yours truly,
JOSEPH MEDILL,
MayOr
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS will be
seen, by reference to our entertainment col
umns that in addition to the usual religious
services, there will be ample opportunities to
spend Christmas, day and evening, in a pleas
ant and profitable manner.
At Music Hall, the Fakir of Vishnu will ap-
pear in his popular gift entertainment; In the
evening, 100 beautiful presents will be given
away, and in the afternoon grand Christmas
matinee will be given, which will afford an ex-
cellent opportunity for ladies and children to
attend.
At City Hall in the evening the great event
of the season will occur, the grand Ball by the
Portland Typographical Union, which promis-
es to eclipse anything of the kind attempted in
this city, the present winter; Chambers full
Band will furnish the music. while all the ar
rangements are in the hands of thoroughly
competent committee. The hall will no doubt
present brilliant spectacle, with its moving
throng of dancers indulging in the saltatory
exercises to the enlivening strains of music
which are sure to emanate from Chandler and
his excellent musicians The floor will be wax
ed on this occasion, which will increase the
pleasures of the dance.
At Fluent Hall, Prof. Stone will appear in
his marvellous experiments in Electro Biology
and distribute a perfect shower of presents
suitable for the holidays. The hall should be
packed, as the Professors entertainment is
without question: the most wonderful exhibit
ton of the power of science ever witnessed in
this city.
An exhibition of fine paintings. illustrating
tour in the Holy Land, will be given at the
Chestnut street church, in the evening. A de
scriptive lecture will accompany the exhibition
thus making this entertainment both pleasing
and instructive.
| At the Allen Mission a Christmas suppe
will be furnished to the children of the mission
Refreshments will also be offered for sale, ant
those who would encourage a worthy charity
should not fail to be present
These, with the more private gatherings ant
exhibitions of Sunday Schools and association
will constitute the principal attractions of tn
day, while the numerous reunions and gather
ings of families beneath the roof of the pattern
al mansion all over the State will make thi
glad festival of the year, remembered wit
pleasure, through all the trials and perplex
ties of the days which are to come.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

WATCHES, Jewelry, Plated Ware and Fancy
Goods, A. LOWELL, SOL Congress st.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

A PORTION of our advertisements of enter
tanments will be found on the second page.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23
CALIFORNIA.

ELECTION OF U. 8. SENATOR.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22-Hon. Aaron A.
Sargent was elected U. S. Senator by joint con-
vention of the legislature to-day by strict
party vote as follows:-Sargent, y; Wallace
Dem AZ.
THE FLOODS.
The rains are heavy throughout the State
The telegraph lines are down in all directions
and no railroad trains are running. There are
floods in many localities, and in the lower part
of San Jose many houses have been washed
away At Sacramento the American river is
rising rapidly Pudah creek rose 80 feet in fif-
teen hours. The average rain that has fallen
in the State is already greater than last year at
San Francisco. The fall of rain since Sunday
evening is 64-1OO inches Abundant crops are
already assured
In Nevada county, Mich, damage has been
done
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

THE funeral of the late Mr. L. A Coombs, one
of the landlords of the Preble House, took
place yesterday afternoon, and was attended
by the friends of the family. Rev. Mr.. Luce
of the Chestnut street Methodist Episcopal
Church officiated
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

RECEIVED this day twenty pieces black twill
ed velveteen, silk finished "a wide and are
selling the same for S. cents per yard.
St COyEIJ b VALPEY
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

DoN'T forget the splendid Christmas trees on
exhibition at Fluent Hall this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

INsTALLATIoN.-The installation of Rev.
George w. Bicknell, as pastor of the India
street Universalist church, took place last even
ing. Quite large audience was in attendance.
The following was the order of service:
- Anthem by the Choir.
l. Invocation ..........B BY Rev: H. j. Bradbury.
q heaulng OF scriptures By Rev. Q. w. Buck.
Ohant.
4. Installation Hymn.
8. Installing Prayer. BY Rev. s. S. Fletcher.
ID Select Piece by Choir.
g. Right Hand of Fellowship BY Rev. j. C. Snow.
Z. Charge to the Pastor. By Rev w. R. French
s. Charge to the Society. BY Rev. Zenas Thompson
g. Closing Prayer. BY Rev. Charles E. Tucker.
Doxology.
Benediction.
The subject of the sermon, which we regret that
we have not room to sketch satisfactorily this
morning, was A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ;
text: ''Then, therefore, endure hardness as
good soldier of Jesus Christ" Tim. ii g. The
preacher first referred to the natural familiari-
ty which Paul had, from his residence in Rome,
with the life of a soldier, and his frequent use
OF 1T as metaphor, and proceeded to speak
OF some of the characteristics of good soldier:
obedience, zeal and patience, as applicable to
the christian 1t was very fine discourse, full
OF kindly sympathy and encouragement to the
society which has, as he expressed it, but just
reached the point where the qualities of chris
tan soldership are especially desirable and nee
essary.
The new pastor enters upon his work under
the most favorable circumstances, with unit
ed and interested parish to assist and sustain
him. He is a man of good mental ability,
strong worker and will, no doubt meet with
success in his new field.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23
r. X HUNT,
Commission Merchant and Auctiope.~

NO SIG Congress St, will sell every evening large
IN assortment of Staple and Fancy Goods
Goods will be sold during the day in lots N sr,,
purchasers at wholesale prices. Cash advanced on ad
description OF goods. Consgnments not limited
February IL, 1865. diff
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

PARTIES purchasing lamps, or table ware at
Cogia Hassan's have expressed their surprise
at finding so good an assortment of the latest
styles, and are perfectly satisfied that the par
ties in charge of that department fully under
stand the business in all its detail dc204t
GERMAN FLORIDA WATER.-Genuine Farina
Florida Water. The only place in the city to
get the imported article is at Whittiers.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

REcoLLEcT Prof. Stone will scatter hundreds
of X-m-a-s presents among the audience this
evening at Fluent Hall.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

For nice Christmas present get box of
initial stationery for 20 CENTS three boxes for so
cents Cogia Hassan, 1919 Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

WHITTIER, druggist junction Free and Con-
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

PARTIES wishing for reliable watches would
do well to examine my stock.
A. LOWELL, sol Congress st.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-23

Ten thousand useful articles for Holiday
presents at Anderson's, Deering Block