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The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

HARPERs BAzAR.-This beautiful weekly
publication is a welcome visitor to the parlor
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received by Fessenden Brothers, Lancas
ter Hall and D. Wentworth, 337 Congress, cor
ner of Oak street =
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

The PUREsT AND SWEETEST CoD-LIvER OH
is Hazards and Caswel's, made on the sea
shore from fresh selected livers, by CAswELL.
HAZARD & Co., New York. 1t is absolutely
pure and saceet. Patients who have once taken
it prefer it to all others. Physicians have de-
cided it superior to any of the other oils in
market -AtE nov14-12w
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

ALL articles in Croekery, Glass or China to
be found at Rand s. Thomes, No. 2 Dcering
Block dec23-2t
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Not Frozen.

TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 90 The. engineers and
firemen reported frozen to death on Saturday
night on the Cincinnati, Waba b q Michigan
Railroad, are now reported safe, having been
heard from at Warsaw, Ind.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

a SAVE YOUR BUILDINGS by painting them be
fore winter comes on, with the Averill Chemi-
cal Paint
For sale at So Commercial ST. Portland If
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

Sebag0 Water.
Mr.. EDIToR:-The water question, it seems,
is one beginning to press upon us;-the supply
and tho waste. 1t is one which will prob
ably increase in importance from month to
month
Why not adopt the plan SO much in uss in
France and England, of water meters? Let
us pay for cur water as we do for our gas; ac-
cording to the amount we consume. Every
family then will be put upon its own economy.
and the waste will be looked after. An equit-
able charge per 100 gallons can easily be ar
rived at
Is there any other solution of the problem
that will be equitable or effectual or will prove
permanently satisfactory to all the parties in
terested? 20 ava : fft la - sf3 "a
The present system of charges is necessarily
very unequal in its operation; the largest con-
sumers frequently pay the smallest annual
amount; while others, happening to have a
number of faucets, with other circumstances,
yet being in reality very limited consumers, Of
ten pay five or six times as much.
Besides being altogether equitable, the metre
system seems to be the only one by which the
Water Company can effectually reach the mat
ter of UdSte lE w. d. H.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

GENTLEMEE's Furnishing Goods for Christ
mas presents, cheap at BURLEIGH's, 80 Middle
Ctraar
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

DECEMBER TERM, BEFORE JUDGE sYMoNps
MoNDAY.-Sarah b. Snow Vs. Phanela s. Williams
rover to recover the value certain articles of
nture which the plaintiff left in house at Falmouth
belonging to defendant and which she hired. and on
her return nearly six months subsequent she found
iiissing Alleged value ninety-one dollars De-
Iehse-attcies never in defendants possession
Decision for the defendant
Motley for plaintiff Frank for defendant
samuel Rounds q Son VS.. John R. Babb Assump-
BIT on account annexed to recover for coal and wood
1hrnished defendant and defendnt's son. Plaintiff
alleges that the defendant ordered the wood and coz
furnished his son, and said he would pay for it if his
son did not and that they gave the defendant credit
for it and no one else.
Defendant admits he is liable for the coal furnished
MN, but denies that he ever ordered any coal or
"ooa Tor his son. or that he agreed to become re-
sponsible for any. Decision reserved.
Locke for plaintiff. TI4 rlr s q.
Cobb & Ray for defendant
Ina following decisions were given In Justice cases
ed at the November term in which decision was re-
served:
dallas j. Folsom vs. Horace Wood Action on an
account annexed for board. Decision for tho Defend
mt.
Larrabee for plaintiff.
E. Eastman for the defendant
Neil McCafferty Patrick Martin, apppt. Ac-
ZION on account annexed for groceries. Decision for
tie plaintiff fer s1S.65.
Tween for plaintiff Carleton for defendant
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

THE CHEAP st and best Paint in the wo Id is
the Averill Chemical s.G.rraee nrE. ~
For sale at SO, Commercial St., Portland. If
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

ALL kinds Clothing for Men and Roys at
BURLEIGH's, so Middle Street.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24
AUCTION SALES.
Holiday Goods mt auction.

IN MONDAY and TUESDAY, Dec 2sd and
" path at 10 and 4 each day, we shall sell at 81 re-
Is Exchange street Bronze Dining Room Ornaments
Fancy Boxes, Writing Desks, Bohemiln Glass Ware
Fancy Cases, Pockel Cutlery. Toys and general
assortment of Fancy Goods.
BY r. 0. BAILEY & co Auetioneers
dec23 81
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Municipal Court,

JUDGE MORRIS PRESIDING.
hoSDAY.-Gsorge Warren ct al. VS.. Charles P.
Eaton. Action for balance due on rent Of house
SLABS Judgment for plaintiff for amount claimed.
Hattocks & Fox. Cobb a Raw.
Charles P. GRAHAM vs.. Charles Snow Account
US. Defence-Payment Judgment for plaintiff
$40.
Strout g. Gage. Larrabee.
Entries, 10; defaults s.; continued. g.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

NEW MUsIc.-From Halves & Cragin we
have received the following new music pub
lished by j. L. Peters, 500 Broadway, New
York. "Recollections of Childbood", "a Bari
tone song-words by J. B. SWEET, music by 81.
P. banks; Sunbeam March" by Miss Helen
M. Skaats; "Berties Schottisohe' of the s'Ten
Little Rogues" series by Oh. Kinkel; "You'll
always find me true"-song and chorus by Will
s. Hays; Think of me Darling"-song and
chorus by Oh. j. Mers. q..-- ts.ff =. arf.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

OLD SANTA CLAUS again in the window at
Fl. Quincy's Fancy Good Store. just look at
the great variety of Christmas Toys and baauti-
full presents.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24
Ladies Dresses and Cloak

Tut and Basted, fitting graceful and easy New
~ Patterns constantly received, Samples shown
and goods sent for from any of the leading Houses IN
Boston ana New YORK. Suits and Ooaks mads 10
order. l.. II. MARTIN,
No. 9 Modistes building. Elm street,
Doytd2o Portland
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

GREAT BARGAINS can be expected in Solid
Silver and Plated Ware at Store 50 Middle ST.,
to-day, as the stock will be closed at amy price
10 viii bring.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

H. G. QUINCY, under Old City hall, has got
Santa Claus in his window ready to welcome
all who may come, young and old. Mr.. Quin-
cy, as full and well selected stock of holiday
goods, toys, and fancy articles.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

THE BURNHAM HEIRs.-At meeting of the
Durham heirs at Biddeford last week, COM
mittee reported the result of their consultation
with Mr.. Russell of Boston, who had partially
agreed to act as counsel for the heirs in the
English Courts. This gentleman having de-
clined to furnish the Burnham committee with
a copy of his investigations or file it with dis
inferred party so that in case of his death the
labor would not be lost, they voted not to en-
ploy him, and a committee was chosen to con-
suit Lewis Pierce, Esq, of this city with the
intention of securing his services in behalf of
tha hairs fI f.-..t
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

Runor of the Buraing of a Town.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec 23-It is reported that
Helena, Ark, was destroyed by FIRE last night
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

CHRISTMAS BALL.-Dr. A. j. Lock, William
f. Wood, Dr. s. c. Gordon, Charles A. Libby,
Jr., A. E. Webb will serve as Floor Committee
at the grand Christmas Ball, which is to be held
at Fluent Hall Christmas night A very enjoy
able time is anticipated on that occasion.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

new oERUsAtEa CHURCH.--Services on Christ
mss Day at IL O'Clock, Sermon by Rev MT. HAYDEN.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

CHRISTMAS CoNCERT.-Our readers will see
in another column, the announcement of the
Haydn Association of concert to be given by
them in connection with the Germania Orches
ira, when the Messiah will be broughs Out
in as fine manner as it can be performed il
the country. 1t is the custom in some cities tc
give this Oratorio every year. at Christmai
time, and the character of the words and mu.
sic render it fitting subject for this season OF
the year. We hope the religious portion of our
community will show, that however much may
have been said regarding the tendency of our
people to patronize performances of light and
frivolous nature, that when an entertainment
of truly elevating character is offered, there
are enough in our midst who appreciate an eff
fort in this direction, and who will encourage
this Association in their endeavors to please
and benefit us by greeting them with q full
house tt- r & 90 ~ - 81 ~
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

ELMwooD and all other best style collars, at
BURLEIGH' 80 Middle Street
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

Boston Stock List.
tSales at the Brokers' Board, Dec. 25.l
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

CANTATA AND TABLEAUx.-The tableaux and
cantata representing scenes in the life of Queen
Esther will be given at Casco street church
Wednesday evening. The costumes are said
to be exceedingly rich and varied. The music
is certainly fine, for it will be rendered by Sc
lect choir consisting of Shaw, Jones and 9th
ers. A distribution of presents from the
Christmas Tree closes the entertainment. -
MAsoNIC.-At the annual meeting of Port
Portland Cammandery, No. 2, held at Masonic
Hall last evening the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:-Orrin 8. Fogg,
E. Commander; Frank G. Stevens, Gen.; John
G. Small, c. G.: VIM. E, Gibbs, Prelate; Jos.
Y. Hodsdon, Senior Warden; Emmons Chap
man, Junior Warden; Charles Fobes, Treas
urer; Ira Berry, Jr, Recorder; Trustee for two
years, VIM. G. Davis.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES,

SPECIAL NoTrcE.-The Manager for Maine of
The Equitable Life Assurance Society," New York,
wishes to secure thoroughly reliable. successful
and energetic business man as Special Agent for
the City of Portland. ny,
The increasing business of the Society makes
it necessary that we have such a man at once.
Liberal terms will be made to any one compe-
tent to fill the situation. Address OF call upon
E. P. Roberts, Manager, 65 Exchange Street,
Portland Me.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

P. NJ B. CoNoERT.-The "Blues'' give .
grand promenade concert at City Hall this
evening. The music will be furnished by
Chambers full band. The acknowledged rep
utation of the company in affairs of this kind
is an earnest of good time and first-class en-
tainment on this occasion. r
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24
CITY AND VICINITY.
TME PRElS

THE PRESS
May be obtained at the Periodical Denots of Fes-
sen9en Bros, Marquis, Robinson, Br1nell s. Co..
Anurews Went worth, Glendenning Moses Hender-
the city 49,
At Biddeford, of Pnsbury
At Saco of L, Hodgdon.
At Waterville of j. s. Carter
At Gorham, of News Ageut
At Bath, of j. O. Shaw
AT Lewiston, of w. f. Stanwood,
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24

FIRE AT TEE North SCHOOL Yesterday af-
ternoon an alarm of fire was givenat the North
School building. The fire department were
promptly on the spot and the fire was quickly
extinguished, but little damage resulting. The
flames originated in a defect about the furnace.
Tbs Principal of the school, Mr.. Eben Went
worth, on being informed Of the fire, with rare
presence of mind quietly dismissed the pupils
without Informing them of the reason. The
bnilding was cleared in two minutes and half
without the children having any know ledge of
the fire, and without the least excitement or
panic occurring. A thorough examination of
all the chimneys in the house will be made to-
day and such precautions taken as will render
it impossible for anything of the kind to occur
again.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24
Sehag0 Winter,

In the supplement the firm of Dresser & Ay-
er was given No. 50 instead of AZ Exchange ST
as it should have been.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-24
Holiday Presents !!

We have large stock OF Finely Illustrated books
In the various departments of Literature In plain and
nice bindings, including
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-12
STATE CHARITIES.

The Governor recommends the erection
Of another asylum for the insane. There
may not be accommodations at existing
Institutions for all the insane Of the Com
m nnwesth, but there is better way to
I've the difficulty than by erecting new
o aiding at this time. AT present the
Safe patients cost about one dollar each
pr day, at the aSylumS, which is Doubt
about double what they ought to. Econo-
my, however, is not q characteristic Of
state management in Virginia, and we
&c rcely hope for any reform in this respect.
Tao "betier way" we have in view is
simply the ad option of the we'll known
system as practiced at Gheel, in Bel
gum. There such patients as do not
require confinement are boarded out con.
venient 10 the asylum and within the con-
slant supervision Of the proper authorities.
The result is reduced expense, the patients
more contented, and no evil consequence
whatever. Half OF more of tho patients
nov q. our State asylums could be boarded
out in private houses, after the Belgian
style, for fifty per cent. Of what they now
cost, and the poor patients would be glad to
make the exchange. The saving would be
quite an item in the present condition of
the State finances. Suppose we make the
trial? Novel ideas are not popular in the
Old Dominion, hut this one is at least q
quarter of century old.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-12

WE regret to see that the House passed
the bill repeating the dog law. This action
was hasty and ill-consdered, and We hope
to record withdrawal on its part from this
false position. The law permitted the coun-
ties to choose for themselves dogs or sheep.
1t was thus step towards local ssfgov-
eminent. No,c the State proposes to take
from the :0ool gropi"g counties the power
to protect their iiocks IN the interest of those
pauperized counties that Hce like Lndians,
By Hunting squirrels, raccoons and 'possums.
Thus great injustice is to be perpetra.
ted and the progressive tendencies Of legis.
iation turned back. Will not the House
reconsider aid brace its tottering courage
for the adignan. constituents that are to
meet it during the holidays with sense Of
duty done, and manly independence in the
maintenance Of right. The people will
always come up to the standard that the
Legislature erects when it il clearly right.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-12
An UNJUST LAW.

There is an old law in the Code that
where person ia charged with petit LARGE.
ny, with the allegation in the indictment
that he had previously been convicted Of a
similar offence, it becomes virtually f,lo-
ny. The Court of Appeals recently dvci-
died that the allegation Of previous con-
Yiction must be specially found by the
jury.
Attention thus being drawn to the law,
we think it will strike every fair-mirded
mal that it should at once be repealed.
To put man on trial for one offence and
commence by proving that he had already
been convicted of another offence, is GER
tanly not fair play. 1t would go far to
insure his conviction. 1t would settle
every question of doubt decsively against
him. 1t would render his evidence
of good character of no practical
val lie. That which in other cases is jeal.
ou,ly excluded by all the rules Of evidence,
would here be thrown in with most dIsas.
trous consequences to the defendant, at a
time, to-, when of all others he should have
fair trial, as increased punishment follows
q second conviction. Then again there is
the question Of identity to be settled. And
a long tern Of Imprisonment might hang
upon this question Of fact. An unhappy
prisoner might go to the penitentary because
he could not prove he was not the man who
under similar name had once somewhere
been convicted of like offence.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-12

THE EaQuirtr is still troubled about our
Australian scheme, +" and looking only
within the boundary Of the actual, and
discerning no more reality in the future
than Jack Falstslf would have dune, com
psres it to Mrs. Toodles' door-plate,
whereof it favurs us with minute descIiI {.
ton, including a very wretched moral. BIT
as we happen to have no scheme of the sort
the splendid line of steamers to which
we referred being already fixed fact F"
without our aid--it puzzles US a lite to
see where the joke comes in, I'M
less the Enquirer means to play
the part Of the indignant Toodles, and
swear to hang itself,or knock the brains
out Of the Australian steamship company.
In doing this it will at least display the
sentiment of chivary, which is no counter.
felt with the Eaquirer-no worthless phan-
tom, no hot-brained folly, but the true and
perfect image of the thing itself. The fact
that Richmond promises to be the mart
OF splendid trade from the Orient,
coming to US through the golden gate
of the Pacific, stirs no higher enthu
siesm In the breast of our contemporary
than that which found expression from
the lips of Poodles when the naterialistic
grandeur of the door.plats flashed upon
bis mental perceptions. Had it been
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-12

WE notice that ut the annual meeting for
choice of directors Of the Alexandria and
Fredericksburg Railroad, recently, that
Colonel n. G. Ordwsy, sergsant-st.arns
United States House of Representatives,
was elected one Of the directors in that
corpora alton, and it is understood that Colo
mel Ordway and some Eastern gentlemen
contemplate taking hold of some important
improvements in Virginia,
If this report proves to be true we have
no doubt much benefit will result from the
enterprise and energy of the gentlemen re-
fcrred to, as it is well understood that COL
onel Ordway has been very successful in
some pretty large improvements in the
city Of Washington with which he has
been connected.
The magnificent market buildings, at the
corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Sew
enth street, and extending two whole
squares to Ninth street. and covering near.
" two acres of ground, have been built
and furnished wholly under Colonel Ord
ways dire ction, aud largely with Eastern
capital.
As Colonel 0rdwav has had farm in
Virgins for several years, We hops he
will transfer his residence to the Old Do
minion, and use his large influence with
Eastern capitalists to develop the msgnih-
cent water power at fredericksburg, and
other important interests between Wash.
ington and Richmond on the connecting
line OF railroads of which he has become
a director.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-12
BANKRUPT NOTICES.

4s0
IN THE d. STRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
gina
the matter Of william Lumpian. Bankrupt
IN be kruptc
4 VIII M 1T MAY CONCERN:
under e ed, Vim II. Allderdice Of Rich.
mond city aud State of Virginia, here
by gives Office OF his n p intnent as aaslgne. OF
tn estat of WIN t.umpkiu, Of Hanover
county sal, distric', who wa, in he 18th day
OF October, A. H., 1874, adiodged ba krupt
on Is own petition BY the District oou Of SAID
district
pa cd Richmond. Va. Nov. 20. 1874
WIN. II. ALLDERDICE,
no 2Q-FJw Assignee r
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-12
INsTALLMENT STORE.
THE ORIGINAL
rNSTALLsfENT HOUSE,
itas MAZE SrssEr, Eiezsosp, vyxaiYiA-

I Offer for sale Ahs following cords for cssh, or
by weekly or monthly payments. For cheap
noes, quality, and variety, second to none IN the
market; for accommodation. surra~slng any
$3.50 Lithograph and tc+i Engraviugs; Chro-
Looking tilasses, In great variety. Photograph
Frames, large assortment Framea of all do
scriptions made at the shortest notice. large
stock OF Picture and i.oOkng-9iass Moulding %
always on hand, sold cheap, by the foot or man
uiactured. special contracts made for large
orders ana dealers. Clocks Bibles, Window.
Shades, arpets, Rugs, Mating, Oil Cloths,
Walnut Extension Tables, and other goods.
Parties IN want of any of the above articles
will consult their own interest by giving me 6
call before purchasing elseu hero.
no % 'I2--Sm WILLIAM DAFFEON.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-12
THE WAFER LINE AND EDUCATION.

An esteemed correspondent from Floyd
county writes us communication on. the
great Water Line, too long for publication,
but from which We quote the closing para
glaph. He desires the Federal government
to adopt the line and give Virginia an
Mount of bonds equal to her expenditure
for perpetual school fund. We would DO
glad 10 have tho bonds, but no arrange
ment is likely to be accepted by Congress
or a private corporation unless the State
gives up its interest. We haze enlisted in
the cause of the children Of Virginia, and
shall never cease to demand for them com
plete education. Our correspondent puts
the case in right earnest and eloquent
words.
VII PAM lay sleeping Hpon the plains OF
VI, sta IN his journey or th- promalgaLlon OF the
great ira he of Chrl family the airec lag spirit
OF his Gauss. erie ont. VITA h-Nniue' o a man
Of Msrt doIit: Come orer 10 Aa~enoata and
hssp US" Have you not heard inns V &c en-
tn countess NUM- err Of school chidr, n in yir.
gina Have you not heard IL from The hard
working farmer and mechanic, who toll night
aud day for means 10 supply the dem md, OF b.
TAX gttherel Aud v no l;iuor with m ght aud
main u n e The school 81 item effective IN Viz
ainit, ana yet it is not wha, IL ,u hit to be. VIII
you labor 10 e'u,e hi, ighr for irSlnia