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The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21
BUSINESS NOTICES.

A FINE ESTABLISHMENTS one will ac-
knowledge that the hair-dressing room in Boyd
block, Middle street, opposite the new marble
post-office, is equal to any establishment of the
kind in New England, The proprietor gives
his personal attention to it, and, with the as
sistance of his accomplished artists, Messrs
jackson, Murphy, and Knowlton, customers
are waited upon and served in the best STYLE
and with ease aud neatness. Todd has recently
added to his stock some of the choicest toilet
and fancy articles that can be found and look
at his magnificent window will convince any
one of the fact. If you wish to make nice
Christmas or New Years present just look at
the stock in No rs Middle Street.
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FOREIGN.
GREAT BRITAIN.
rsrNrra--D .,.

MINISTER SCHENCK.
LONDON, Dec 20.-The English journals
while expressing no opinion as to the merits of
the case, regret the difficulty into which the
American minister has fallen, and cite as prece-
dents the cases of other ambassadors and nota-
bly, that of the Duke of Saldanhana who, while
minister of Portugal to a foreign power, was
permitted to engage in private speculation.
THE PRINCE OF WALES.
The Prince of Wales is recovering rapidly.
DOMINION OF CANADA.
DISASTERS AT SEA.
HALIFAX, N. S., Dec. 20.-Letters from In
gonlshe Cape Breton, confirm the loss of the
ship tranquil, from Montreal to Cork
On the 9Th inst. party of fishermen fell III
WIN the remains of wreck between Meals
Harbor and Ingonishe. One body, in a nude
state, was found but there was no Wav of ascer-
tanning her name. The sails, ropes, spars,
chalns and tmbers were all mixed in one mass
Efforts are making to discover other bodies, pa
pers or articles which will identify them.
Inc schooner John Mitchell was lost in the
late gale, but the crew were saved
The French schooner Ripple has been wrecked
at the Bay of Islands,
The schooner S. V. Coonan, of Halifax, was
totally wrecked at the entrance of st. Pierre
haroor: The crew have been brought here.
The brig Brother, from Bristol, put into Shell
burne for repairs. On the 18th inst. she reports
having seen ship on fire. bore down and lay
by her for three hours, but saw no one on board
and supposed the crew had been taken off
THE NEW ONTARIO CABINET.
TORONTO, Can, Dec. 20-The new Cabinet
IN Ontario consists so far of E. Blake, Presi-
dent of the Council and Premier, A. Mckenzie,
PROVINCIAL Secretary, A. McKillar, Commits
soner OF Agriculture, Immigration and Public
Works, and Adam Crooks, Attorney General
Treasurer and Commissioner of Crown Lands
are disappointed.
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OHIO.

CINcINNATTI, Dec. 20-The river is blocked
with ice and the thermometer at 1 o'clock p. m.
was 90 below zero.
ILLNESS OF PRESIDENT GRANTS FATHER.
jesse R. Grant, father of President Grant,
was stricken with paralysis this afternoon. He
fell to the floor at the Covington post-office and
remained insensible an hour He was able to
sit up and converse some this afternoon.
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NEW YORK.
SWINDLING THE BANKS,


NEW YORK Dec. 20.-Geo. Irwin was arrest
ed yesterday at Pittsburg. He was in league
with confederates who had purchased number
of small drafts on the Bridgeport, Ohio, Bank,
which they altered to large amounts. One of
these altered drafts reached the Nassau Bank
in this city Monday, but was not paid. Anoth-
er reached the same bank yesterday for some
$4,000, but was not paid and dispatch from the
cashier to Pittsburg resulted in Twins arrest.
1t is believed that he is one of large gang who
have been thus swindling banks throughout the
country the last few months quite extensively
MAYOR HALL.
The Times alleges that the grand jury were re-
ported to have the case of Hall under considera-
ton yesterday and that there was a fierce fight
over the disposition to be made of it. 1t is stat
ed that Halls resignation to take effect the first
of January is shortly expected to be made pub
lie.
The Times says that Mayor Hall evidently
has friends among the present Grand Jury who
fight step by step all the efforts of the honest
men in that body to indict him.
FUNERAL OF MIR. TUcKERMAN.
The funeral of Henry 7. Tuckerman took
place this forenoon at the church of All Souls,
which was filled with mourners from the litera-
ry circles. After the coffin was deposited in
front of the pulpit, Rev. DIR. Bellows pronounc-
funeral Grafton, giving short sketch of the
life of the deceased. He said that the genius
and talents of Tuckerman had ever been used
for the good of his fellows. He was entirely
free from the besettng sin of literary men,
egotism, and will ever be remembered as a man
who lived for men. The eulogy was concluded
by reading Mr. Tuckermans poem entitled,
''Lines to Mary" The remains were taken to
the train for Boston and will be inferred in the
family vault in Mt. Auburn cemetery.
THE WOOL GROWERS CONVENTION.
SYRACUSE, Dec. 20.-The wool growers and
manufacturers national convention to-day
adopted resolutions in favor of the continuation
of the present tariff ON wool and adjourned sine
die.
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u. y. District Court.

WEDNEsDAY.-The case of Charles P. Mattocks,
assignee Of Aretas Shurteff VS.. National Traders
Bank is still on trial.
Mattocks s. Fox. Putnam.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

COLUMBIA, Dec. 20.-There was much ex-
element in the legislature to-day aver the reso
luton for the impeachment of the Governor.
The majority consider Bowen statement of the
over issue of bonds greatly exaggerated and the
prosecution of the Governor malicious. A spicy
correspondence was introduced by Mr.. Jones
(colored) from Georgetown, which shows that
Bowen hmslf prevented the Governor from
prosecuting Kempton, State financial agent in
New York, when the Governor had retained
Judge Barrett for the purpose.
The resolution of impeachment will be voted
down tomorrow. 1t is said the Governor has
secured enough to secure Bowen's expulsion for
which determined effort will be made.
THE KU-KLUX TRIALS
The decision of the court in the Ku-Klux
cases have been certified to the United States
Supreme Court as to the jurisdiction of the
federal courts over domestic crimes.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

BosToN, Dec. 20.-Calvin Handy, Baptist
clergyman of Strafford, VT, while passing over
Dover street bridge this evening was knocked
OWN, chloroformed and robbed of silver
watch and $1,000 in bills
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CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Christmas Cake:-Chas. w. Lucy.
Dry Goods-P. NJ. Frost
Chamber Sets.Thos. P. Beals & Co.
A Live Man-Fenno.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Assembly-West End Boat Club.
Dancing-A. B. Gee.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Notiee-Estate Of Elijah P. Lewis.
Notice-Estate of C. +. Pudor.
Offices to Let.
Business Chances-Taylor & Co.
New England Farmer-R. p. Eaton g. Co.
Lost-Satchel.
Wanted-Situation.
Lost-Bracelet.
Found-Bracelet.
Lost-Pocket Book
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DEDICATION. India street Universalist
church will be dedicated this evening. The
pastor elect, Rev. Geo. w. Bicknel, will preach
the sermon. Friday evening Mr.. Bicknell will
be installed, the Rev. w. E. Gibbs preaching
the sermon. The Cumberland Association
meets at this church to-day and tomorrow
The occasional sermon will be preached by the
Rev. j. G. Snow, principal of Westbrook Sem
mary
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METEOROLOGICAL.

TwENTY-FOUR HOURS
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER, Washington, ID. c.,
Dec. 20 600 p. M
Probabilities falling barometer and clou-
dy weather, with rising temperature will prob
ly prevail on Thursday west of Michigan and
Alabama, with rain or snow in Dakota and
Wyoming. Fresh northwesterly winds with
falling temperature and clear weather will con-
tinue from Florida to Virginia. The area of
greatest cold will extend over Pennsylvania and
New England with continued northwesterly
winds in the Middle and Eastern States.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

.DRAMATIC.-The entertainment by the MEM
bers of Pocahontas Lodge, L o. of G. T., at
Grand Army Hall, last evening, was of very
pleasing character The scenes from Pizarro
were very fairly presented, and the music,
tableaux and other features of the performance
gave excellent satisfaction. A selection from
Marmion, was admirably recited.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

The BEST CHANCE YET.-Sweetser & Merrill
have removed a lot of Fine Holiday Goods
from their Wholesale Store to 1859 Middle ST.,
which for ten days they will sell at wholesale
prices. Give them a call and save your money.
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS will contain this
and every week, carefully condensed report of
the news and events of the week. No better
Christmas present at the cost of So can be sent
to an absent Maine friend than the Weekly
PRESS for wear.
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Prof. SToNE.-This gentleman began his
seances again at Fluent Hall last evening. His
auditors are increasing in numbers, and large
number of professional gentlemen have be-
come much interested in the mysterious science.
Last night Miss Alice Jewett drew the gold
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

MEssRs. G. r. CHISHOLM & Co., at their book
and periodical Office at Grand Trunk depot, have
received all the periodicals for January, 1872,
and all the new works recently published
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

THE eclipse of the sun, Nov 80, cannot be
seen in this city, but Cogia Hassan can be
found at 129 Middle street with thousands of
presents for the holidays
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

MAsoNIc.-The annual meeting of Atlantic
Lodge was held last evening and the following
officers ed:-Francis E. Chase w. NJ;
Frank H. SWEET, S. W.; George R. Shaw, j.
w; D. w. True, Treasurer; A. G. Rogers,
Secretary; Rufus H. Hinkley, Trustee for two
years. Masonic Board of Relief
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

THERH is on exhibition in Schumachers win
dow small picture of Lake George, painted by
Miss Eta Quincy One of the best artists of
the city speaks in high praise of the taste dis
played by Miss Quincy.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

DANcING.-Mr. Gee will begin another course
of assemblies in connection with his dancing
school on Christmas night and continue them
every Monday. He will also begin another
school on Wednesday following. See adver-
ficamaDt
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NEW YORK. Dec 0-Ecenin0.-Money was very
gnt tins forenoon at Lie per cent. per day. but fell
counts 10 a II per cent. Sterling Exchange dull at
1884 a 109t
Gold duh at 1884 a 1909; loans were made from 1854
down to per cent. and finally fat. ,ne clearances
amounted to S57,00O,000. Governments quiet and
steady The Treasury took only $4,000 at los 74-1Oo
a los 75-100. State bonds heavy and lower One
hundred and forty thousand dollars in coin was dis
bursed in the redemdion of 5-2O's.
The following are the closing quotations of Govern
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PROF. STONE has provided five hundred dol
lars worth of the most beautiful and costly Holt
day presents to be given away at Fluent Hall
Christmas meek
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

BUSINESS is lively in the toy line at Cogia
Hassans. He has the best stock in Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

SoAP.-Every kind of toilet soaps-French,
English, German, Russia and American, at
Whittier's
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

A WELL selected lot of beautiful Christmas
gifts, Bronzes, Russia leather goods, imported
toilet sets, in assorted colors and stylish Every
requisite for toilet use at Whittier's
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

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, Chldrens Gold Rings,
Fine Pocket Knives, Common and Russian
Leather Wallets, Neao Mechanical Toys.
"a Exchange st.
dc1Q-St q DAxr In
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HOLIDAY goods at low prices; Cogia Hassan,
129 Middle street.
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PENsAUKER. Nov. ID. 1S1

Editor Aduocate:-I would like to have it pub
licly known what noble work Mrs. d. D. Bar
ker is doing in this town. She has had from
twelve to fifteen large cases of clothing sent to
her from her Eastern friends, to be distributed
to the sufferers by fire in this locality, and most
faithfully has she performed her mission. She
was seen driving big lumber wagon home la
den with cases, and through snow storm, too.
She has given her time to the work; has dis
tributed clothing from one extreme end of the
town to the other, and she has the thanks, the
prayers, and the blessings of this whole COM
munity. ONE OF HER NEIGHBORS.
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EXTENSIVE RURGLARY.-The residence of
Edsall, at Ridgefeld, N. j., was robbed on Thurs
day night of bonds, money and notes valued at
$1,000 Choloroform was administered by
the burglars to Edsall, who is resolute, notwith-
standing his age, SO, and always slept with
pstol under his head
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

Gregoris P. Colian, of Chicago, has been SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for life, for murder
ing two men in his saloon the night following
the great fire.
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WARRINGTON,
FIvE-TwENTIEs CALLED IN.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-The Secretary eff the
Treasury calls in the following u S. $40 bonds
of 1862, the interest ON which will cease on the
10th of March next:
Coupon, I'd series, $50, from No. 5461 to TO-
rs both inclusive; 500, No. 1904 to 1884
both inclusive; $500, No. 1865 to 1919 both in
elusive; $1,000. No. 1,121 to No. q ,443 both
inclusive. Total $16,00O,00O
Registered, $50, No. 6SS to $40 both inclusive;
500, No. $3.50 to 5991 both inclusive; $500,
No. 24S4 to 1858 both inclusive; $1,000, No. TO-
0O9 to ID, 100 both inclusive; $4,000, No. 34O4 to
4101 both inclusive; $4,000, No. 1900 to 4724
both inclusive. Total, $4,00O,00O.
STARVING INDIANS
The Secretary of the Interior, in commune
cation to the House of Representatives, recon-
mend an appropriation of $1S5,0O0 for the i'm
mediate relief of the Navajo Indians. Eight or
ten thousand of them, by the total failure of
their crops, being entirely dependent on the
government
MARRIAGE OF HON. EUGENE HALE.
Hon. Eugene Hale, member of the House
from Maine. and Miss Chandler, daughter of
Senetor Chandler of Michigan, were married
tonight at the residence of the brides father.
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Hathaway g. Simpsons block in Deposit, n.
Y. was burned Tuesday. Loss 800 900. The
fire communicated to a keg of powder which
exploded, seriously wounding five or six men.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

TT ia said that some of the extreme legiti-
mists in the Assembly will secede from the
monarchical party if D'Aumale is chosen lead
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Weather Report, Dec. 10, IL p. M.
War Department, Signal Service, U. s. Army, Di-
visions of kilograms and Reports for the benefit of
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The HYGRoDEIK, for regulating the humidi-
of the air in the house or conservatory, is use
full instrument and beautiful ornament. For
sale by c. H. Farley. dec19th-tf
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CHRISTMAS gifts at Cogia Hassan's, 129 Mid
die street.
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EVERY person who attends Fluent Hall is not
only astonished with the marvellous expert
ments, but perfectly astonished at the large
number of costly presents given away each eve
ming.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

j. f. LAND & Co., corner Exchange and Fed
eral streets, have large and well selected stock
of goods, useful and ornamental, suitable for
holiday gifts. 1wd
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A NEW and extensive invoice of those beauti-
full Japanese baskets, in great variety, just re-
ceived this morning at Whittiers. Exceeding
ly appropriate for Christmas gifts.
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andal-wood and ivory card cases

If you desire to secure some beautiful Christ
mas and New Years presents, free of cost go to
Fluent Hail.
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To housekeepers and heads of families we
commend the immediate purchase and use of
the famous Halford Leicestershire Table Sauce
1t needs but trial to assure them how much
more palatable soups, fish and meats are
made by dessert spoonful of the Halford.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

How long ought lady to wear her crinoline?
Not much above two feet To avoid all trouble
get just the right length of Cogia Hassan, 129
Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

ORIN HAWKES. & Co., 29O and 292 Congress
street, have large stockof Hosiery, Shirts and
Drawers, also Hats and caps. dec 16-eod2w
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SoUrHMAYD's CANDIEs.-Whittier, agent for
these delicious candies, put up in fancy gilt
boxes, one pound each, nice Christmas gift.
LOTS of juvenile Books cheap, at Coles
wOrthy's.
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A NICE place to buy Christmas presents is at
Geo. A Whitneys No. Sc Exchange street. I
have large variety of useful which will sell
so you can give your friends present. Geo.
A. Whitney, No. Sc Exchange ST. Successor
to Woodman & Whitney dc2O-1w
THE headquarters for the Brilliant kerosene
burner is with j. F. Land & Co., cor Exchange
and Federal streets. The mammoth size'' just
received. 1wd
RECEIVED this day twenty pieces black twill
ed velveteen, silk finished, 3-4 wide and are
selling the same for IS cents per yard.
3t CovELL & VALPEY.
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KID GLOVES, Fur top Gauntleti; and Mittens,
splendid assortment at Anderson's, Deering
Block
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

To THOSE who are bowed down by nervous
Debility, and despair of ever recovering the
vigor and mien of manhood we earnestly rec
ommend DIR. WALKERS CALIFORNIA VINEGAR
BITTERs Before they have finished the first
bottle, they will feel the restorative principle
at work in every portion of their broken-down
systems and hope will spring up in their hearts.
No case of Dyspepsia, Billiousness, Intermit
tent Fever, Rheumatism, Gout or kidney dis
ease, can resist this unequalled vegetable tonic
which is unpolluted by any distilled or fer
mented liquor. dec9-d4w
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

The Toledo (Ohio) & Saginaw Railroad was
opened Wednesday,
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

THERE are no diseases of theurno-genital Or
gans, be what they may, but what can be ex-
PEELED from the system by SMoLANDERs b.
cHU. Aggravated cases of kidney, bladder and
glandular diseases, mental and physical debil-
ity, diabetes, gravel and female irregularities
readily succamb by an occasional dose of this
extraordinary medicine. In word, it restores
health to the human frame. dec19-eod1w
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, Heart 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 Hypophosphtes restores tone
to the mind, the nerves and the muscles. In
this way it overcomes disease.
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WHITTIER, druggist, junction Free and Con
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

AN extensive line of fresh perfumes, Many
entirely ne,o in this market, at Whittiers Chem:
list and Druggist.
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A WORLD OF THANKS Is DUE to the botan-
ist who first discovered the virtues of the Quill
laya Saponaria, or Soap Tree of Chilli The
wonderful cleansing and purifying property of
its Bark gives to the fragrant Sozodont much of
its unrivalled efficacy as a preservative of the
teeth. NAV
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CALL at Whittier's, early this week, and
look over the novelties he has for SELECTION
Goods marked plain. No goods offered except
perfect and fresh
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THE following is clipped from the Green Bay
(Wis.) Advocate The work here mentioned is
in addition to that reported by Mayor Kings
bury, on the part of the Relief Committee, but
il not the least important of the good deeds
that Portland has done for the sufferers by the
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

LARGE LIBRARY.-One of the finest libraries
that we know of is that of D. c. Colesworthy,
the poet of Boston, formerly of this city. 1t
numbers over twelve thousand bound volumes
and embraces many rare and valuable works,
not few of which were imported expressly
for him, from England and other parts of Eu-
rope. He has besides, over twenty thousand
unbound works, including pamphlets, reports,
sermons, &C.. Who knows but that he may
remember his native city, should he ever dis
tribute these literary treasures?
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NEW YORK, Dec. 20-Morning. 1881 Money
1-32 to Lie per cent. per diem. Sterling Exchange
O9} q 1095 Stocks strong and steady. State Stocks
dull.
The following the fnrennnn auo Of
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r. K. HUNT,
Commission Merchant and AuctiOneer

MO 3I6 Congress ST., will sell every evening large
Y assortment of Staple and Fa.iey Goods
Goods will be sold during the day in lots to suit
purchasers wholesale prices Cash advanced on ali
description of goods. Shipments not limited.
February IL, 1858. diff
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KIDNEY, bladder and glandular diseases need
no longer be regarded as incurable. The intro
duction of SMoLANDER's BUCHU, which is one
of the projections of medical science, is now
regularly prescribed for such as well as for all
diseases of the urino-genital organs in either
sex. 1t is diuretic solvent and alternative,
and imparts tone and vigor to the whole hu-
man frame. dec12-eod1w
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EMBROIDERED, Corded and Hem-stitched
Handkerchief in great variety at Anderson's
3 Deering Block
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-21

JAPANESE work and jewel boxes Japanese
wax-wood and malacca, puff and tobacco boxes,
Chinese puzzles and fans, tops, sleeve and shirt
buttons Over 400 curious and novel articles from
China and Japan, for Hholiday Goods, selected
by gentleman just returned, from a ''tour
around the world" expressly for Whittier,
Druggist, juno. Free and Congress streets.
SLEIGHs-Pungs-Sleds and all kinds of
stock selling at low prices, at the Bazaar, IA
Exchange St. Call and see them. dc20-3t
THE young ladies of Plymouth church will
hold sale on Thursday afternoon and evening"
(Dec. 21st,) in their vestry Useful and fancy
articles, suitable for Christmas presents, re-
freshments &c., will be offered in abundance.
o.
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

MRS PARTNGToN says she does wish they
would hurry up and pass the silver service bill
in Washington. The old lady needn't wait fol
that She can get splendid service at Bailey's
auction room cheaper than one would cost to
come by way of Congress.
WE are glad to know that many little Misses
will be made happy during the coming holidays
from the fact that twenty young ladies at Co.
gia Hassan's have been employed for several
days past, dressing exquisitely, most beautiful
dolls for Prof. Stone to be given away at Fluent
Hull during Christmas week.
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 cases.