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Fashion is poor vocation. Its creed, that
ldleness is privilege and work disgrace,
Is among the deadlicst errors Without
d nth of thought, carnestness of feeling. or
strength of purpose, living an unreal life,
substituting the fictitious Tor the natural,
mistaking crowd for society, finding its
chief pleasure in rlicul,, and cxhaustine its
ingenuity in expsdients for killing time, fash
ION is among the last Influences under which
Il human being, who respects himself or who
eomprchendS the great end of life, would de-
sire to be placed.-Channing
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02

1t is stated that John Appleton of
Maine has been appointed Private Sec
rotary OF the President Elect.--The pa
pcrS,
John is used to being Secretary. He
was one of the earliest and most enthu.
siastic Secretaries of the NJ line AbMation
Society.-PainsriHe fOhn) Telegraph
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02

Soft soap in some shape pleases all
and generally speaking. the more lys
YOU put into it, the better.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02
BURDENS
Pressed Boat. Ship. Brad and
Ccpntersunk Railrnad Spites,

4 RE we'll known in the United States,
n and are conspicuous for their regularity ard
finish, their unvaryng uniformity Of size, and for
the excellent quality Of the iron from W ich they
are made To which may be attributed their rare
strength. They every where considered far
superior to ,he handmade spike of common Eng
fish iron and inferior 10 nothing Of the kind yet
introduced 10 the public.
For particulars and samples apply to BLoDGET,
BROWN & co, 50 and 81 Pearl Street, Boston.
Dee. II, 1856, A1-isly
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Notice.

ITO all whom it may concern. We the
. subscriber, selectmen of Ellsworth hereby
give notice that we shall prosecute all persons
found siding or coasting, in the streets of this
town, within half mHe of the Bridge, and persons
interested wi { overn them selves accordingly.
J. pUI IdoN. } Seleo"e"
C. P. JORDAN, } Ellswoy,S
ELLSWORTH, Dec. G, 1856. 4w4o
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Terms of tho Daily Atlas.

TIE ATLAS is ser; by mail or left at the re-
sidenees of subscribers in Boston and its vici-
nifty for 80 per annum.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02
The Weekly Atlas.

The largest, cheapest and most ralua9h
Weekly Newspaper printed in Nep England.
New CLuB ARRANGEMENTS.
We desire to call upon the friends of sound
political principles throughout New England
to aid us il extending the circulation of the
WEEKLY ATLAS. Thisis printed every Thurs
day morning, and its contents embrace
L. Liberal Articles on the Questions of the
Day.
2. A large amount of information relative
to the Great Cause of Free Territory.
3. Well Digesied Reports of Current News.
4. Original Foreign Correspondence.
5. The Proceedings of Congress aud Of the
Massachusetts, Legislature.
6. Summaries of Foreign News,
7. New and interesting Tales, carefully Sc
lected.
s. Original and Selected Poetry.
9. Monetary and FinMcial Articles.
10. The Cambridge, Brighton, New York
and Philadelphia Cattle Markets
IL. General Prices Current throughout the
Comm ercial World
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02

CHANGES AT MOOSE PEAK AND Man
BEIGIS LIGHTHOUSE, MAIvE.-ln or
der to diminish the possibility of mis-
taking Moose Peak light for Petit Nc
nan light. the interval between the fash
es in the former light will, on the LIST OF
April, 1857, be changed from ; minutes
to 80 sccon, ; 50 that from and after
that date Moose Peak will be as usual a
revolving light. but the interval between
the fishes wiil be 80 seconds.
On the same day the time of rcvoln-
ton of the Maheisin light will be alter
ed from minutes to minute, and the
red fash now shown will be thereafter
discontinued /; 50 that from and a.tci
April /. 1887, the interval between the
flashes will be minnta. and all the
flashes will be OF the natural color.
By order of the I.i.house Board.
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Money Wanted.

A settlement must be had. All persons
indebted to the subscriber are requested to
call at once, and adjust their accounts. Will all
for whom TINS notice j. intended govern themse YES
accordingly.
THOMAS HOLMES.
Ellsworth Oct. 2G 1856 39H
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STEAMER LYoNNAIs. The captain
and fifteen passengers Of the Lyonnas
were picked up in their boat and carried
into Bordeaux. France.
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Store to Let.

'sNHE large AMI convenient Store in
Lords building opposite the Ellsworth House,
on Main street,recently occupied by ". W. Rogers
as furniture warehouse, will be lie. on reasonable
terms, apply to the subscriber. j. :. LORD.
Ellsworth. July 10th, 1876. 25tf
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Terms of the Weekly Atlas.
Involvement for Clubs.

/ Any person who will send us an order for
TEN copies, shall receive an additional copy
GRATIS.
Any person who will send us an order for
TWENTY copies, shall receive two additional
copies GRATIS.
y condition of all the above terms is payment
III advance.
a desire to discontinue the paper will be
presumed, unless directions to the contrary
are received, when the time for which pay
maut has been made, has expired. Subscri-
bnrs to the weekly will receive their last num-
Der which has been paid for, enclosed in a RED
wrapper.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02

Mrs. Darlington neicc. upon being told
by Young lawyer that in the country where
h resided they held IL court four times a
year. exclaimed La. me why YOU amt
half up to the business: young fellows here
come counting three times IL week .
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02

THINGS UNKNowN. Show us the young Ia,
dy whose waist has ever been encompassed
by an arm of the sea.
Who has ever seen the COW that had calves
to its legs? -,,..
Where is the identical nose of the bellows
that ever smelt a rat?
Where is the person who was ever lett ior
by the heart of an oak?
Where is the girl who was ever married 10
i. apig's "chap?' .-
u What vocalist can lay claim to having ever
Ven listened to by an car of corn?
Who has ever been pushed by shoulder Oh
mutton
LcoSIc.-The following is model OF
trevity in epistolary correspondence ih'
Bston Transcript vouches for as genuine
except change in the names
Dear Father want 500.
Yours, &c,
SILas LAWSON, Jr.
The father encloses the 500 bill, saying
Dear Son What for!
Yours, &c,
S!iAs Ian SON, SENIOR.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02

~ Cost OF WAR .-Ehhu Buuitt,
says the cost of the recent war against
Russia. in all. WAS 100000 hives, and
81 800, 900 900.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02

PArHErIc.-A sign board in a certain To-
eallty of IA city has the following monu
mental inscription -
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02
Ths Simi-Week1v Atlas

This publication, issued ON Wednesda, and
Sa, ;rrday, contains all the matter of the Daily.
and is II, -nished upon the following terms
One COPY TIER annum) $500
Two copies per annum, (cash) 700
rour :. :. l2OO
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02
LATE DISCOVERIES IN PATHOLOGY

LATE DISCOVERIES IN PATuo,o
show that very many Of the disease
which affiict mankind arise from impuri
ty of the blood. This has long bee,
suspected but is only lately known. l,
consumption. tuberclcs arc found to be
sndimcntary deposite from the blood -
Dropsy, Cont, Cancer, Ulcers and Erup.
tons, all arise in disordered dcpositcs
from the blood. Bilious diseases and
levers arc caused solely by its dcranged
unhealthy state. and even the decline o.
NE follows want of vitality in the blood
In view of these facts DIR. AVER design
ed his o'horfte Pill especially ia purify
aud lnvisor,te the blood, and hence We
oehevc to arise its unparalleled success
IN controlling and curing discaso.-lN
deal Jomnal
WE have received from Mssrs A. VIII
liams & Co, the January number OF
Putnam Monthly.
|, is as int"rcstins,as able and as in
dependent rs ever. In this number MAY
be found Urge variety of matter. which
will pay for the time spent in reading.
and the cost of the purchase. Moses
Hale. agent.
DICKENS HorsFHo1D WORDS, from 4
Williams II Co. is also ,ccievet, the
American publishers are Misses Dix,
Edwards q Go. New York.
1t is considered one of the cheapest.
best, and most interesting Journals pub
l,hed Moses Hale, gent.
IHE SCHooLELLow, fom the same
agents and publishers. deserves m re
thana passing notice. 1t was at the com
mcncCmcnt a. good as need be. seeming.
y 50 but II has constantly exhibited
greater attractions. ucan more varied il
lis contents. until this number seem ,e
be peri ct in every department.. The
young pc PIE find this pull cation very
interesting. Mos Hale. agent.
IlcEuM AND ntnArING CIuB. On
the account Of the @t rim last TUESDAY
night, and 'hs Hal being occupied this,
there have ben no mezt Engs for two
weeks. There vii be one next Tues
day evening. The question for discus
slon:-'iiaye the territorial acquisitions
of the Unitea States. since the Treaty
of Peace Of 1888, been conducive to the
pcrmancncy OF tAc Union"
Our NATIVE forest furnish US with Na
ture own remedy tor al lang com
paints. Dr. Wlstqr, in his bai,am,
combines the essential qualities OF the
Cherry Bark with lar Mater. 1t has
cured many cases Of seated consump-
tien.
All wAr5re in waite splk5s should
send tbeir older, T. Blods t. Brown Y
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02

lust RECEIVED AT PERKINS &
=" JOYS u choice lot Of Ladies and Misses
SHOES AND BOOTS, manufactured by Z. R. Gull
ford, Pcnobscot Me. i9tf
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02
'WlSkERS DIED HERE. -

The cause of the untimely end of the be
ing referred to is not known the hairs to tn,
estate, 1t is thought, cannot be very numrr.
Gus.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02

IIoLLowAY's OiNTMEST AND Pills.
will cure Asthma and all Disorders OF
the Chest Henry Vincent, of Selma,
Alabama. was almost martyr to asth-
ma for nineteen years, which literally
shook him to pieces and made him as
thin as Il skeleton, So that he neither en-
io,ed rest ~ night or day. lie tired
many things for the cure Of his com
plant, bat they did not benefit him
About three months ago, he commenced
taking Holloways Pills, and well rub
bins the Ointment into ne chest nlS@t
and morning hmm ,1iatrly he gave
these remedies ialr trill, he was able
to sleep at night. By perseverinS with
them TOR only seven weeks. every symp-
tom of his disorder left him. HIS
friends who have not seen him for some
time, now hardly know him, he has so
wond erfully improved.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02
MARRIED.

In Sedswck, Dec 18th, By Rev j. F.. Reynolds
Mr.. Andrew I. Cole, TO Miss sarah Hopkins.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02

Counterfeit fires on the Pittstield.
Mass, Banks are in circulation.
: THE Hour OF Calling
into an editor sanctum and asking him
to change one hundred dollar bill.
ENCOURAGE HOME MANrrACTrRE. Mr. Ed
win r. Guiliord Of Penobscot, Maine is man.
uIacturing for the wholesale trade, Boots and
Shoes for ladies' which for besaty Of finish
and quality Of material cannot be surpass d,
From personal examination We think Mr..
Hailiord 5 work, is superior to the Western,
which is usually sold here. Call ut Perkins
& joy and see samples.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02
STILL GREATER ATTRACTIONS.

sAT5IrH TIE JANUARY NUMBER, the
W commencement of the FOUR RITZ NOl.-
Me, this young progressive American Month
ly will he again enlarged, its price changed
from two to three dollars year, and its attract
items otherwise increased accordingly We
refer with pride and satisfaction 10 the success
which it has already achieved and the position
itnow occupies among the leading publications
Of this country. With the increase Of price,
and the immence resources at their command,
the publishers confidently believe that they
will furnish a magazine for 1857 that will form
two Of the most magnificent volumes ever is
sued in any serial published on this side of the
Atlantic. Among the many brillian, features
which II will embrace are
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02
Important to Ship Owners.
W AsHINGToN, Dec, 9

| u
The supreme Court to-day, pro-
nounced, through Justice Curtis, de.
clsion affecting the responsibility of
masters Of vessels for repairs and sup
Plies. The case before that tribunal
was one growing out of the business
transactions of the bark Laura, while
employed in trading on the Pacific coast.
Chlet Justice fancy and Justice Wayne
dlssented from the majority of their
brethren. The Court held that the Cap
taln, under contract to sail the vessel,
was merely the agent, and not owner for
tn time being, of the vessel, the own
ers of which were responsible for said
repairs. Judge fancy occupied an hour
in the delivery Of his views regarding
the subject, as highly important and con-
tanning points for the first time brought
before that tribunal.
WILL THEY VorE. A friend, writ
mr. us from Boston, inquiries whether the
Free State settlers Of Kansas would vote
for member of Congress. or take any
action towards forming new State Con.
>utnti II, if Congress would empower
them to act in the premises. Most GER
tainly. The people of Kansas have on
" refused to vote undor the bogus laws.
We had no voice in their lactmont. -
They were imposed upon us BY body
foreign to our soil, who sought our en-
sIivement. To vote under laws oil
their enactment. is to surrender the
whole question.-HeraH IF Ereedom
Dec. G.
\ Jurors name was called out by the
clerk. The nan advanced to the Judge 5
desk AMI said, Judge, | should like to
be exc is d."
Tits impossible said the Judge de-
cidcdly.
Bat, judge. if you knew my rca-
sons"
well, sir, what are they: :"
Why, the fact is-.' and the man
paused.
"Well, sir, proceed" continued the
jude.
wei. Judge, if must say it, I've
ct tae itch
Th- judge, who is very sober man.
slennly AVID impresslvely exclaimed,
"cierk, scratch tat man ont"
Observation-Disclosures place
where children have their own way. and
married men sort when they have no
where else to keep themselves.
Nifc-the woman who is expected
to pareh4se without means, and sew on
baitons before they come off
Eaby-the thing ON account of
which is mother shoq!d never 60 to the
op IA, consequently ned never have a
new hat.
Ninner-the meal which is expect
Cd to b. in exact readiness whenever the
master Of the house happens home to
cat It, whether at twelve or halt-past
three.
Wasting Day-the time when We
man csn throw a broomstick 1t thies-
l>h do.. er say II Won t without BE-
M tho at cross.
IroWsers-the disputed territory.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02
~ The statement made by the Ma.

Inc statement naue by the Ma
chias Union that we were, on his first ac.
ouaintancc, warm advocate of Pierce
and the Compromise Measures as a set
Element in fall of the Slavery question
is sim ply untrue. But if we were, al
the time of Pinrce's nomination and cleo.
ton. so long as the Pierce party and
Pierce have since changed. and now ig
more the principles by which they were
once distinguished, it is no reason that
we should change about. 1t is only af-
ter long practice that men become pert
at ground and lofty tumbing." and
the performance of such tricks is con
sdercd safe plstimc. We confess to
no such "g fits nor to be possessed of no
such wonderful talents.
We were in California three years from
My 1850, which will prove to bro Dris.
ko that his statement is loose" one
We neither aided in, or opposed the cleo
ton of Frank Pierce. We did not be.
lievc in all of the Compromise Meas
ures. nor do we now
SHIPwREck AND SuFFERING.-Du-
ring gale on Friday and Saturday of
last week, the ship New York with 800
passengers was wrecked at Barncgat. on
the coast of New Jersey, and the Brit
ish bark fasso went ashore few miles
below. Tie passengers were landed On
the shore with considerable trouble and
danger. There not being suitable ac-
commola,ions. for shelter or ofproyi>ions
it caused good deal Of suffering amens
the passengers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02
Agents and Newsmen.

Agents and Newsmen.
will he supplied with copies of either Of the
above publications upon the most favorable
terms.
~ Orders for either the Daily, Semi W eek
ly. or Weekly Atlas may be sent to the P,opri-
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State street. Boston.
I. NJ. BREWER & CO.,
PRoPEIEToRs OF BosToS ATLAS,
Old Stat House. State st boston.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02

If you can paint fire with charcoal,
light with chalk, and make colors live
and btc the, III en- you can with words
give faint IDEA Of the excellence and
magic effects of PEREY DAVIS NlGr-
TABLE PAIN KILLER. Its reputation is
OF worldwide rcnown It's Introduction
is received with great favor IN foreign
lands
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02

BOOK, JOB, CARD AND FANCY
- PRINTING. promptly axscusa u ~ -
sdxrh Am-re4,n QGfec
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-01-02
Is Edited by
S. NJ. BIGEL W,
Mrs. +. u. +. N. Southworth.

Who is well known as one Of the most popular
Writers in America. In addition to tho above We
have engaged as Contributors
CLARA MORETON. HENRY W. HERBERT,
ALICE GARY, W. W. FOSDICk,
MRS. A. +. LAW G. A. PAGE
MRS Z. +. EILEF, BENZ. CASSIDY,
PARK BENJAMIN, W T. BRANNAN,
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" ENiNG STAR.
RAISING THE DEVIL.

La lc1N h6 LIE liz
LEGEND OF ALBERTUs MAGNUS.
BIT THOMAS INsoLpsBY, ESQ.
uAnd hast thou nerve enough ?" he said,
Th,t gray Old Man, above whose head
Unnumbered yesrs have rolled
uAnd hast thou nerve to view, - he cried
sThe incarnate Hend that Heaven dehedt
Art thou indeed so bod!
asay, can'st thou with unshrinking gsxs,
sustain, rash youth, the whitening blaze
That blasts wherever II liz h.s-.hs breath,
That like the simeon, scatters death
On all that yet can die!
"Darest thou confront that fearful form,
That ride, the whirlwind and the STERN,
In wild, unho!y revsl.
The terrors Of that blasted brow,
Archangel's o &c, though ruined now
Aye-dar'st thou face The DEVIL ~
eel dars!n the desperate youth replied,
And placed him by the Old Mans side,
In fierce and frantic glee;
Unblsnched his cheek. and frm his limb;
UNo paltry, Juggling fend. but Him!
THs DEVIL I fain would see.
In all his 6o'gol terrors clad,
His worst, his feIlest shape" the Lad
Rejoinsd In reckless tone.
"H Have then thy wish ;" Albertus gaid,
And sighed, and shook his hoary head,
With many bitter groan.
he drew the mystic circles bou:d,
With skull and cross bones fenced aroundI
He traced fall many signet there;
He muttered many a backward PRAYER,
That sounded like q curse
He comes" he cried, with wild grimaoe,
The fellest Of Apollyon's race!"
Then, In his startled pupil's face
H dashGdan EMPTY PURSE!