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The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

PATENT DECISION
WASHINGTON Dec 26-The priority of in
yention to-day was awarded to b. f. Adams OF
Springfield, Mass, for glazing instrument.
A BANKRUPT GOVERNMENT.
There is due this government by that of Colon
bia 500, 900, it being the balance of the awards
under the conventions of 1859 and 1863 The
Colombian Minister here wants an extension or
time for four years, as his government is bank
rupt
MR. BOWEN.
c. c. Bowen of South Carolina, is here look
ing after his contested election c-se which Will
be taken up by the Committee on elections d.
rectly after the holidays
RESIGNATION
Solicitor General Bristow's resignation was
not accepted by the President, but he to-day re-
ceived communication from the President
which induced him to withdraw it. He left for
Kentucky this evening and will return on abe
first of January
REVENUE MARINE.
Among others the Secretary of the Treasury
has made the following assignments of officers
of the revenue marine: Capt. John G. Baker
detached from command of steamer Moccasin
Dobbin, at Castine, Me-; Capt. David Richie
assigned to the command of the Moccasin; LIST
Lieut.. A. G. Gary is assigned to duty on steam
er Mahoning at Boston.
THE DRUMMER BOY OF SHILOH
John S. Glenn, the drummer boy of Shiloh,
called at the White House this morning to ten
der his thanks to the President for his appoint
ment to Second Leutenancy in the 9th in
fantry. In a letter to the President he saws:
with the help of God / will try and render
myself worthy of the position"
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

SENATOR Schurz is reported to have emphati-
cally denied the current statement that he had
any understanding with other Senators to re-
vive the Retrenchment Committee for the pur-
pose of making an assault on the President. He
also emphatically declaims any quarrel with
the President on account of appointments or
any other circumstance. He had been we'll
enough treated; in fact, he says: 81 think my
recommendations were treated by Gen. Grant
with as much consideration as those of any
member of the Missouri delegation"
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
FOR EIGN.


FRENCH POLITICS.
PARIS, Dec. 25-The members of the Right
Centre in the National Assembly having made
overtures to the Legitimists for a coalition, the
latter in reply say they will usually coalesce,
but at the same time they will reserve their in
dependence. They also announce their disap-
proval OF the Orleanist Princes as leaders
THE INCOME TAX.
PARIS Dec. 26.-Presdent Theirs delivered
powerful speech in the Assembly to-day in OPP
position to an income tax.
GERMAN INTERFERENCE.
The Germans have seized prominent citizens
of the town of Revin, in the department of Ar
dennes, because of quarrel between the Bava-
rian troops and French people.
1t is announced that the Germans are MAX
ing census of the private fortunes of the
Weather citizens of the invaded departments
THE CONSUMPTION.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec 26.-The imperial de-
cree appears fixing the CONSUMPTION of the Rus
sian army for 1872 at six men in every 1000.
CUBA.
THE CASE OF THE FLORIDA.
HAVANA, Dec. 26-Positve denial is given to
the report that the Spanish Mau-of-war Vazo
De Nunez fired blank cartridges at the steamer
Florida when she was leaving st. Thomas The
Constancia newspaper says that orders were is
sued to the Spanish squadron to cease annoying
the Florida and to retire from the vicinity
Weather Report, Dec. 26, IL r. M.
visions of kilograms and Reports for the benefit OF
Commerce,
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
BUSINESS NOTICES.
ny w. It. Walker, M. ID,

ByW. II. Walker, M. ID.
IRON the Medical Record Of November LIST, 1871 i
having been requested to state what know
therapeutically of Kennedy's Concentrated Ex-
tract OF Pinus Canadensis, and Furthermore be-
ing requested to send it for publication in the
columns of your journal, beg leave briefly to
tax your patience and generosity.
For the past six months 1 have used this ex-
tract in many cases affecting the mucous menu
branes, and in almost every case it has given
entire satisfaction. In abrasion of the os and
cervex uteri, when applied in its full strength
by means of a pledget of cotton, 1 have found
it far more satisfactory than tannin or iodine.
In endometritis it has proved equally satisfac-
tory. have used it with perfect success in
acute and chronic vaginitis, by applying it in
Its full strength every other day. have also
used it in several cases of gonorrhea, and must
say that vastly prefer it to the Wanted rem
edy of claret and tannin.
1t is certainly most valuable astringent and
tonic; and doubt not that it will very soon
have its place in our Materia Medica
121 East 18th st.
For sale by w. W. Whipple & Co. Portland,
and by Druggists generally. dec23-1w
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. H. Farley. dc2Oth-tf
SUBSTITUTES IN THE DENTAL RANKs,-Are
not desirable; therefore keep the natural teeth
sound and pure with wholesome vegetable elk
II Sozoaont. Do this, and they will last as long
as the breath lasts, and the breath itself will
never be tainted. M&W
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

sIaNoR1NA EGERIA ANToNINI, the Italian
vlolinist VINO has astonshed the musical world
by her wonderful performances, is to visit
Portland Friday evening January s. Although
only ten years of age she executes the most
difficult passages with taste and precision. Her
first public appearance occurred when she had
just passed her seventh birthday anniversary
and she has continued to improve ever since
The Boston papers speak in the highest terms
of this little lady. She has been travelling in
South America, and returns to Europe in Feb
ruary. The st. Thomas Journal says that in
Buenos Ayres, Santa Fe, Parana, Uruguay,
Montevideo, Rio Grande, Rio Janeiro, Pernam-
buco, Para, and other places, Egeria has capti-
waited the inhabitants with her marvellous execu-
tion on the violin. She will be assisted ON this
occasion by Mdlle. Jennie Howorth, soprano,
Mr. A. T. Hills, tenor. Mr.. f. ID. Sprague, bar
itone and humorist, and Mr.. Eugene r. John
son, pianist,
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
NEW HAMPsHIRE.
A IIOUOR CASE

PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 26-A NJ Peck, liquor
dealer of Boston, but who is visiting here, was
arrested to-day on complaint of JAS. S. Grant,
another dealer here, charging Peck with steal
ing considerable quantity of liquors. He
waived examination and was bound over in
$1,000 for trial in April next. This case grows
out of the recent successful suit of Hovey &
Co., of Boston, against said Grant, who charges
Peck with wrongfully procuring portion of
Hovey & Co.'S liquors.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
Municipal Court.

JUDGE MORRIS PRESIDING.
TJEspAy-Th, liquors seized on the premises of
Z. X. Brooks and Tim Swift were declared forfeited
and ordered to be destroyed.
John Ogden and Thomas Ross; complaints for
assault and battery; fined IS each and COSTS
Constantine Towle, Mary AIDE, Hiram Hamilton,
John Mcmahon, Fleurey Narcotic, Thtmas Farrell
and John McQuade, were scverally found guilty of
drunkenness and disturbance. Mary AIDE was sem
fenced TO pay fine of 50 and COSTS the others IS and
costs each.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
CALIFORNIA.
THE RAINY SEASON-DAMAG

THE RAINY SEAsON-DAMAGE TO SHIPPING.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. ga severe rain
storm with southwest gale set in last night
and continues undated. The rain which has
fallen to date is fifteen and third inches which
is one and a fifth inches more than last year.
Fears are entertained of a general freshet,
should the storm continue. The ship Wind
ward was dismasted in the gale at the mouth
of the Columbia river The steamer y. s. Grant
was driven ashore near Astoria, and is a total
loss. Much other damage was done to the ship
ping on the northern coast. 1t is now certain
that the bark Live Yankee and the schooner
Ameda Aver are lost with all on board.
Tule county, opposite Sacramento, Is being
flooded from Sacramento river Half OF Stock
ton, Gilroy and San Jose are flooded.
William Donovan, farm laborer, who muir
dered his employer, Mitchell, in Contra Costa
in dispute over ten dollars, has been sentenced
to be hanged here February 10Th.
THE WILD MAN KILLED.
The mysterious wild man who has been the
subject of a sensation for some years, was shot
dead by citizen residing near I.ivermoFe Pass
whom he attempted to kill. The man was
simply dangerous lunatie, but his name and
nativity have not been ascertained.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
VERMONT.
A BLOODY AFFRAY.

RUTLAND, Dec 26.-On Christmas day a
bloody affray took place at East Orington in a
drinking saloon. Farwell and Lawrence, keep
ers of saloon, shot five persons, two of whom
have died since and two more are MORALLY
wounded. One of the victims was Farwelps
son, aged 8.years. The affair creates intense
excitement. Farwell and Lawrence are under
arrest.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
Supcrior Courf.

DECEMBER CIVIL TERM, LANE, j., PRESIDING.
4 TuEsDAy-Charles NJ. Rice VS.. Francs o. j.
Smith. Action of assumpsitEon account annexed for
paper furnished the Portland Advertiser when that
paper was published by Mr. Smith. Balance due
Si02.
Locke. O'Donnell.
Smith nro sc.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

The Law Library of j. G. Woodman Bank
rupt will be sold at eleven o'clock this forenoon
at the room of F. o. Bailey & Co., by order of
assignees. F.O. BAILEY.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

THIS EvENING-the ladies of the Congrega-
tional Society at Woodford's Corner will hold
a levee in the vestry of the new church. A
generous supply of refreshments will be offered
to their guests, and variety of fancy articles
The Wolf Tone Association will hold their
annual ball at Lancaster Hall The managers
promise to use every endeavor to mako the oc-
casion pleasant one for their friends. Ray
mond's band will furnish the music.
The first lecture of the supplementary course
of the Mercantile Library Association will be
given at City Hall. Mrs. Burleigh stands high
as lecturer, and if the lecture she proposes to
give has been correctly reported in the news
papers, it is very interesting and instructive
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
MARYLAND,
THE WHARTON TRIAL

ANNAPOLIS, Dec. 26-In the Wharton trial
to-day T.. T. Toney, chemist, testified that the
Ketchum since last Wednesday showed that it
contained from IL to "a of grain of anthony
At this point counsel for the prosecution stated
that the evidence was closed on the part of the
State, and the Court adjourned till tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

O'Donnell.
Smith pro Sc.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

COUNTY TEMPE RANCE MEErING.-The next
session of the Cumb erland County Temperance
Association will be held at West Cumberland
on Thursday next, Dec 2Sth, commencing at
2 o'clock P. NJ at the Methodist Church. Ma
ny important items of business will come before
the meeting; among others the subject of some
modification to our prohibitory law to secure its
better enforcement; the subject of town and
State agencies, etc. will probably engross the
attention of the meeting. Delegates are also to
be selected to represent the County in the State
Temperance Convention which meets at Au-
gusta next month. Let there be alarge att nd
ance
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

BosroN AND MAINE RAILRoAD-We under
stand this corporation has decided to locate the
depot in this city on the north side of CONNER
cial street, on the corner of Maple, west of
Browns Sugar House. The engineers are sur
veying routes from Long Creek into the city,
but no definate line has yet been agreed upon.
Rumor says that the Portland and Ogdensburg
railroad company will unite with the Boston &
Maine road in erecting passenger depot, but
the directors of that road deny that they have
yet located. 1t was generally understood
among well-informed parties yesterday that the
the B. & M. Co., had concluded the purchase
of the Smith wharf property, opposite Maple
street. or SO much of it as will be required and
that it will be used for freight purposes
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
KENTUCKY.
FATAL ACCIDENT.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 26.-Yesterday, at Shields
mill, near Seymour an old cannon was fired to
celebrate Christmas, and bursting, killed VIM
Dublin and blacksmith named Crews. A
young man named Augusta Kanst had his left
hand so badly injured that it was necessary to
amputate it.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
OHIO.

CINCINNATI, Dec 26.-The citizens of Ham
ilton, Ohio, incensed at the acqulttal of Niece
han, charged with the murder of Thomas j.
Myers, held a public meeting last night and
passed resolutions that he seeF residence
elsewhere. A small but well armed party quiz
city proceeded to his house while the meeting
was being held, but Mcclellan had taken warn
ing from an inlamatory hand bill which called
the meeting and fled ON an eastward train thus
escaping lynching
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

Receipt. by Railroad. and s.eamb.a,,.

100 window weights, IA coils rope organ cast oil
lol hides, 40 coils cordage, stove trucks crates
er0ckery Al bars and bdls iron, bales cotton 10
bdis fish, plates iron, 40 empty rum kegs sewing
machines, COW, horses, bbs oysters, 10 boxes
nesh hsh, bbls cider, so pgs to order for Canada
ana up country-l10 bales rags, 20 bales MARLIN IS
pkgs crate castings, 20 kegs nails, pcs gass pipe,
cask sheep SKINS 653 bars ron so bdls leather bales
cotton, rs pkgs to order.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

A FAITHFUL JANIToR-Mr. Godfrey Massey,
the vigilant janitor of the High School build
ing on Cumberland street, has done his work so
faithfully for the last year that the teachers of
the High and Grammar schools took great
pains to evince their approval of his work, by
making him many valuable presents. Mr..
Stone, in his kindly way, was particularly ac-
tive in getting up this expression of approba-
ton. We are glad to record the fact. We like
to see men, in positions of trust like these,
when they merit appreciation, receive it. In
this case Mr.. Massey is happy man. He has
done his duty WELL and those who know best
about it remember him on the day when Christ
mas gifts are being dispensed so literally.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
U. 3. District Court.

BEFORE JUDGE FOX.
TuEsDAY.-In the ca Q Of M. p Frank, assignee
OF Isaac Dyer, Vs. Isaac Emery, Judge Fox announc-
cd his decision this morning. He finds balanc,
honestly due eom Mr.. Dyer to Mr.. Emery, upon his
set-o as claimed by him, Of nearly $780, but he de-
clded that 1t barred by the statute OF limitation
FAM. Strout s. Gage.
Matfacks
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
GEORGIA.

MACON, Dec 26.-During the pyrotechnical
store on Cherry street, which ignited large
stock of fireworks. An explosion followed,
setting fire to the building and burning out four
stores Loss 100000
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

MURDER.
WASHABLE, Dec. 26.-Thos Hawkins shot
and killed Port Jetten at festive party Christ
mas, near Coan. Jetten is the seventh of his
family who have met with violent deaths
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

BOARD OF MANUFACrUREs.-There will be a
meeting of the Board of Manufacturers this
evening in the Aldermen's Room at "a o'clock.
Mr.. Lockwood of Boston will be present, and
will give his views at length upon the feasbili-
ty of successful manufacturing in Portland, the
class of manufactures best adapted to our con-
dition, the best methods of starring enterprises,
and other points. Mr.. Lockwood is undoubted-
ly one of the highest living authorities upon
such industrial questions.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

MAINE.
..A-

LAUNCHING & +
BATH, Dec 26.-Launched to-day from the
yard of Goss & Sawyer a fine three-masted
schooner of 326 tons named VIM. ID. Hilton
She is owned by parties in Providence, r. l.,
and in Jersey City. She will hail from the lat
ter place and is to be commanded by Capt John
NJ. Weaver.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
RANGoR, Dec. 26-The Republicans this eve
ming nominated Jos. S. Wheelwright, Esq, as
candidate for Mayor to fill out the unexpired
term of the late Mayor Dale.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
ARKANSAS.

New York, Dec. ga dispatch from Mem
phis says that reports from Chicot county, Ark,
states that the negroes still hold the town and
are pressing in horses and supplies, and had
made prisoners of many white men, fearing
that the whites will all arm and drive them
from the county. They are being reinforced
almost daily
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

The HYGRoDEIK is a useful instrument in
every house. 1t is an instrument your friends,
ministers and teachers want, but have not got.
For sale nv C. III Farley dcooth +f
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

I. o. o. FAT meeting of Maine Lodge
ON Monday evening, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term:-J. N. Reed, N.
G.; George T. Means, ", G.; Harris c. Barnes,
Secretary; A. d, Smith, Treasurer; s. X. Dyer,
j. X. Merrill and c. B. Nash, Trustees; and
last evening, Beacon Lodge No. 81, elected the
following officers for the ensuing term: Nathan
.Cleaves, N. CT; j. H. Wentworth, v. G.. A.
E. Chase, Secretary; Franklin H. Morse, Treas
urer; Geo. Trefethen, J. f. Randall and A.
O. Leach, Trustees.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
CITY AND VICINITY.


AUCTION COLUMN.
Centeel Furnitnre-F. o. Bailey a. Co
Fancy Goods-F. 0. Bailey q 60.
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Hard to Fmd-Geo. Fenno.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
City Han-Signorini Eseria Antonini.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
,Granulated Soap-John F. Brett.
The New York Ledger-out To-day.
Employment-Address Box 1873.
10 Let-C. II. Cory.
Wanted-Mrs. w. Ii. Anderson.
Dressed Hogs-Smith g. Philbrook.
Eagle Sugar Refnery-Jos p. Thompson.
Payson Il Payson-Attorneys and Counsellors at
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
METEOROL0GuCAL,
SYNOPSIS OF WEATHER REPORTS FOR THE PAST
TwENTY-FoUR HOURS.

WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. c.,
Dec 26 600 p. M. y
The area of cold and clearing weather with
northerly winds will probably move eastward
on Wednesday over the lakes and extend south
ward to Tennessee. The area of cloudy and
threatening weather will pass northeastward
over the Middle and Eastern States, possibly
with light snow or rain tonight and partially
cloudy and mild weather on Wednesday in the
Gulf and South Atlantic States with rain in
Alabama and Louisiana. Dangerous winds are
not anticipated for this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

RUBBER BLANKETS $1.50 each Boots-Shoes
and all kinds of Rubber Goods at Factory
Prices. For sale at the Bazaar IA Exchange
st. Ladies Water Proof capes and Gent coats.
Call and see and you will buy. dc27-3t
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
BAIL REDUCED,

William A. Grover tried in August charged
with being accessory before the fact to the
Boylston bank robbery, the jury then disagree
ing, was before the court to-day and his bail re-
duced from $4,000 to $4,000, which he will prob
ably procure
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

New YORK, Dec. 26-Eveninq.-Money strong at
per cent per day. Gold quiet at 1859 a 1Os1 loans
th per cent to ds2 for carrying The cearances at
and closed very strong. State bonds upward with
advance Of per cent. Tennessee 6s and per cent
on South Carolina 6's Stocks were easier this after
but active. N~
The follnuuir,n -o 4bo ol..,-.~ ..-.,-
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

Fellows COMPOUND SYRUP OF HYPoPHos-
PHITEs is an excellent nervous tonic. 1t ex-
erts direct influence on the nervous system,
and through it it invigorates the body.
dac00-dad1 w yw1t
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
FURTHER PARTICULARS.

CHICAGO, Dec 26.-turther particulars OF the
accident on the Burlington and Cedar Rapids
and Minnesota railroad, on Saturday evening,
at Shell Rock river bridge, say that the train
had two locomotives on account of the heavy
drifts. The two locomotives tenders, baggage
and caboose car went through the bridge, the
baggage car resting at steep angle. The en-
gineer of the first locomotive, Z. P. Judd, fire.
man of the second, Robert Ralston, and one
brakeman, j. w. Bartlett, were instantly killed
at their posts. The baggage master and section
hand had their legs broken, and passenger
named A. Towne had thaee ribs broken. A few
others were seriously bruised. Fortunately the
passenger coach was stopped in time to prevent
its plunging in with the rest thus sa,ing the
inmates. Mr.. Towne with his broken bones
picked up the baggage master Ind drew him to
the upper end of the car where he was taken
out OF the window by the conductor. Mr.. Towne
then sank from exhaustion but was rescued by
some one crawling after him. By the greatest
exertions at Loomis and Sill, two conductors,
the train was saved from fire by rubbing on
snow after the cars were several times ablaze.
The bridge was the Howe truss, and it is feared
it had been tempered with by some evil dispos-
ed person.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

MoBrIE, Dec. 2e.-Cotton quiet; Middling uplands
New oRLEASs, Dec, 2s.-cottOn lower; Middling
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27
MASSACHUSETTS,.

BOSTON, Dec. 26.-Charles and John Shuck-
ner, brothers, who assaulted and stabbed the
Chelsea City Marshal, Sunday night, were to-
day held in $4,000 each for examination next
Monday
Frederick Sanberg, aged 81, committed sui
eide this morning by shooting; cause, sudden
arrangement He leaves wife and children
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-27

THE PAINTERS BALL.-The ball at City Hall
on Monday evening by the Portland Typo
graphical Union was one of the good things, in
its way, of Christmas. About It's couples were
present, and the evening passed in real pleasure;
the company being mutually agreeable, and
nothing occurred to disturb their harmony. The
party broke up about o'clk in the morning.
There was surplus Of receipts over expendi-
lures, which goes into the treasury of the Union.
AN IMPORTANT INvENTIoN.-We had the
pleasure of examining yesterday the operation of
working model of new invention which is
calculated to prevent most of the railroad acct
dents that occur and save the lives and limbs of
travellers, and in every way increase the safety
of passengers. is expected that in few
weeks railroad men will have an opportunity of
giving their views of its value.
To the Editor of the Press:
DEAR SIR: I notice in your issue of Dec.
25th, that the failure of the desired change of
the postal car. And Portland Mails, from the
train leaving Boston at $50 to that leaving at
7.30 A. M. is attributed to the refusal of the
Eastern Railroad Company to bring it on the
~oAAASA. Lho 10 nv oAuC. Liz CdSteTu TOdu Is
entirely willing to attach the postal car to the
first train starting for Portland, and the p S.
& 2. road would much prefer this, because it
would relieve their heaviest train, the one with
which they have to make the quickest time of
one car, and with train as heavy as this Elk
press is, daily, even one car less is to be de-
sired.
The permission to make this change come
from the. Department the 10th of the present
month. The difficulty thus far in adopting
the new system, has been, transferring the car
in the short time allowed between the arrival
there of the two trains, so that it can proceed
east as directed by the Post-Office Depart
ment
Arrangements are now about perfected under
which, with considerably increased work for
this road, and the necessity of having an addi-
tional locomotive in the yard, ready at the mo-
ment, it is hoped, that it will be found practi-
cable to transfer it, without risk of vexatious
delay, or possible collision of this car with the
incoming train. It. CHASE,
Superintendent P S. & P. Railroad
Portland, Dec. Goth, 1871.