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An EsGLrsH RAILROAD To THE PACIFIC
The Washington correspondent of the Philadel-
phia Press says that extraordinary intelligence
has reached that city to the effect that the
British government have had an overland route
surveyed from their possessions in the Rocky
Mountains to a certain point in Canada, by
which they will be able to construct railroad
over their own territory on this continent. uni
ting the Pacific with the Atlantic. The pro.
posed route is much shorter than that of our
government, and as the British government
stands ready to secure certain fixed rate of
interest to all who may choose to invest in
this great enterprise, its feasibility is beyond
doubt. have this information from the high
est authority"
MARINE LossEs.-During the month Of
July, 1888, according to the New York
Courier, twenty American vessels were lost,
Of which five were ships, FIVE were barques,
two were briggs, eight were schooners, and
one sloop. The total value of property
lost was FIVE hundred and forty thousand
seven hundred dollars. As compared with
the month of July, 1857, the above shows a
decrease in the value Of one hundred and
seventy thousand dollars.
For the past six months of 1858, the total
number Of vessels lost was l9l; value, incud-
ing cargocs, IS ,359, A. For the same period
in 1857 $50 vessels were lost, of the value
SO, 943 ,2O0.-Traveller.
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KENTUCKY ELECTIONS, Aug. I'm the
city proper the American Judge of the Conr
Of Appeals has 22S majority, and the Ameri-
can Clerk 800. The American county officers
are prohab all electc. by small majorities
The polls were generally quiet. Capt.
Rousseau was dangerously wounded by a
pistol shot while in a fight with DR.. Standi-
lord. The difficulty arose partly from an
old grudge, and partly from political feel
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SheriH'S Sale.

- and N he sold puhe auction at tn, office Of trao
Wiswe, Esq, in Ellsworth, "a uriay the 2sth day of
August threr O'Clock Z. NJ, all the right John Crowley
Of Ellsworth has redeem the real which said
Crowley lives, the same being under mortgage.
3w2S l. H. THOMAS, Sheriff.
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n office Of Foreclosure.

n Office Of Foreclosure.
N lIEEEAs BENJAMIN s OsGOoD, Of Ellsworth, in
w the County Of Hancock AMI state Of Maine, House.
wright, the 18th day Of March, A. D., 1851 by his
deed u rtsage II that date. duly Acknowledged and
recorded the Hancock Registry Book los. page 56i
conveyed tn he subscriber the south half If
parcel u land situate in said Ellsworth beginning
tn" North West Of John Trues house lot. theSce
Nurthcrly the line If the main ad four and three
fourhs rods, thence Easerly at right angles with said
rad nine rods thence souteriy four and thrteourths
rods thence Westerly nine rois the place Of beginning
and being the premises formerly occupied by the
said njamin 9. osgood, together with all Il the prive.
ges and appurtcuances thereuto eon ling The conit
tons OF the said mortgage having been broken, hereby
claim TO forecose the provided by Statute
LAFAYETTE DAVIS.
Ellsworth. August 9Th, 1858. 3w
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NOMINATION FIRST DIsTRIcT.-At the Dem
ocratic Conventio holden here to-day Aug. 3,
Ira I. Drew, of Alfred, was nominated for
Congress- Bangor Times.
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Notice..

An adjourned meeting of the Pew Owners and
Proprietors of the Baptist Meeting House in Els
worth, will be held at the School House on Han
cock street, gu Monday the 9th inst, at & o'clock
in te afternoon. All persons into cstcd in repair
ing said House, and al interested in building
new MectiD. House are requested to attend
PER ORDER.
Ellsworth August 4th 1S4S.
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Missouri Recommendations from St.
Louis Aug 3 announce the defeat of Francis
F. Blair, Jr. Blrrctt, his democratic oppon-
ent, is elected to Congress by about 600 ma
jorty
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DIED.

In Bangor, ID inst, George, son OF George A.
and Helen A. Baily, aged year and months.
In EAstport, oath, Prank H., son Of Dr. 5 B.
Msybery, aged II months
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THE subscriber hereby gives public notice all
cd that he has hem duly apls'intr and ha. taken
upon himself the If Administrator the
Samuel Murdwell late Of hnoscut, in the CountY OF
Hancock, Woman, deceased by giving bond tn, law
directs; he therefore requests all persons who i"lsd
to the deceass estate, to make immediate payment, aud
those who have any demands thereon exhibit the same
for settlement. JEREMIAH WAkpWEL'.
Buckspot, July 8, 1858 3w27
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THACHER9'

CHARLES NoRTHEND, A. NJ, Of Connecticut,
MsiS T. BROWN, Esq, Ct New Hampshire.
lie; the teachers of Hancock Cou be ready
the Convention Ellsworth in less numbers than they
did the Convention at Buc sport in 1851!
Board will be placed the low price Of 5! 80 for the
session. Teachers will furnish themselves with copy n
the New Testament lead pencil blank notebook and
the reading book generally used in the Schools The SUI
perntenlig committee Ellsworth will he In
mess At the place of meeting, 10 point out boarding pla
Tor teachers. MARK H. DUNNELL.
Superintendent Of Common Schools.
Norway, July %, ls5S. 3w2S
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Notice of Foreclosure,

WHEREAS Levi joy Of Ellsworth, in the County OF
W Hancock, by his deed Of Mortgage duly executed,
dated Jan lS42 and recorded in Hancock Registry Of
Deeds vol ~, page %, conveyed to lot Of am with
all Its privileges and appurenanccs, situated in said Els
worth and bounded follows, to wit: b.gning the
South side Of CarsBrook the County road and
point North two and half degrees East sixty three rods
from Richard and Josiah Tinker's North last coYuer
thence North eghtyseven and half degrees West, sixty
six rods to Col Back's line thence North and half
degrees East to a Rock in the Brook thence said
Brook TO Col Blacks line, thence by Blacks line TO
the place Of beginning The condition Of said mortgage
having been broken hereby claim to forecose the
and give this notice accordingly.
EDWARD BEAL.
Ellsworth, July Is, 1858. 3w26
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Prof. Chas. De GRATIS
ORIGINAL ELECTRIC OIL.

This great disrcvery r. creating gyrst ssvsaiiou
aiming the Medical Faculties Il Eusls aud thu soucs.
1t will cure the Glowing Quot everwhisg)
WARRANTED TO
Cure Fever and Ague In sH dSa
rure Chiis in Eve minutss;
Cure Group In ors night;
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Cure Burns Ani ScaldS IN ten mlnutesJ
Care sprains. voands aud Bruises n frm to ttsee
Cure inflammation In ~ dag;
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utses
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Cure karace Still Neck, Axue, Ia ~le day;
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Cures Qunsy, PGlpiaon Piefsy in one ID ten days;
cnres Asthma. Palsy ucat rssipefs, in i've ~ twen-
Cur. frosted yes,, chil.l.i.., s.ia y.n,. Chronic
~ walk, by few bottles.
his Oil {e draths) IL mild and pleasant and h great
FAMILY Medicine for children tectlng. &c.
Isiics shond oil IL. u always raves you boster
than 1t hds you, and bot h. ohsa Gurus entir~iy.
AFFLICTED THIRTEEN YEARS AND cUnED m
ONE WEEk
Read letter from Rev. james Temple
PHILADELPHIA, June . 1855.
Prof DE- t;RSTH: have been afflicted Tor thirteen years
with Neuralgia and other pairul complaints and have
been unable u sleep soundly walk ANY Distance for xpy
years past laist week got bottle Of your akectro
OIL" The first night slept sonaiy ahd WE'LL And tolay
am like rev man. Ny wifi cottid not believe her eyrs
Of Phifadei hia failc, to do IN thirteen years.
Gratefully yours,
hEv. JAMES TEMPLE,
$40 south Street.
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DOMESTIC PORTS.
MARRIED.

In Penobscot, I'd inst, by Pcleg g. Staples, Esq.
Mr.. Corydon Staples to Miss Maria Freethy, both
of Penobscot.
In East Maohias, 3lst u't., by Rev. Mr. San
born, Mr.. John Inglee 10 Miss Isabella Hanscomb,
both of that place.
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DEAFNESS GCGEp.

NV HAVEN, May19, 1866.
Prof DEGRATH: Ny hfotl,er has been deaf fur tAros
years Aitsr trying many things, he used yoAr IN few
times, and cured him entirely.
CLIFFORD r. sCANTON.
CArrcS are niimtfuSs limitations sprung M IN
the reputation that my articL hss acquired. Tbs public
must beware They worthless SmlB
e. u. PECK, Agent, Eilswtrth.
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STATE OLE MAINE.

formerly occupied g. w Ladd, Wood Bishop.
eopim
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live longer than his wife, She has been an
invalid for long time, and depended on
him for assistance in moving around the
house, and it is said that no one could have
been more devoted than he was albeit she was
sixteen years his senior. They were neither
of them members or attendants on any Chris
tan church. The principal part OF Sunday
was occupied by them in packing up their
worldly goods in trunks, to h. disposed of
according to the directions of the letter they
Jeff. and eren articles for shrouds were placed
on the top Of bureau drawer. They were
not in straitened circumstances, and if they
bad been, would have been cared for, as one
Of their sons is married and resident at Lynn
and the other, who lived with them Is sin
gle, and has repeatedly urged them to lake
themselves comfortable on that score. The
old lady has been heard to say that she would
not care to live. afflicted as she was, lift were
not for her husband. Mr.. Munroe expected
loss Of $500 on some hides which he possess.
ed, but this is not thought to have affected
the result. Boston journal.
P,cx,so uf BARR WooD. IL will be rec.
ollcated that Capt. Alfred Rollins, ofschoon
or Kosciusko, Of Thomaston, Ne, was recen,
tly fined for the larceny Of wood that had
Cooper, which caIs,zed on the flats in Rox-
bury. Capt. Rollins subsequently paid us a
visit, and oiIercd some plausible explanation
Of the affair, which in part shifted the blame
upon his mate. lie desired some statement
TO be made through our columns which
would relieve him from the imputation OF
having taken advantage Of the distress of a
brother shipmaster, affirming that Capt
Wood exonerated him from all blame in the
matter. We informed him that we could
not 20 behind the record of the Court by
which he had been convicted, but if the mas.
ter Of the William o. Cooper was satisfied
that he had NO intention Of committing lar
ceny, we would cheerfully publish state
ment to that effect over his signature
Capt. Rollins wento and shortly returned
with letter signed "Master of VIM. O.
Cooper. II. j. Wool" generating him
from all blame. This letter we published
1t now appears that the signature is forge
~. 1t was not appended nor authorized by
Capt. Wood, who does not endorse the state
ments which the letter contains. Capt. Rol
Inns therefore not only rests under the impli
cation Of having taken advantage Of the dis
tress of a brother shipmaster, for which h,
has been convicted Of larceny, but has alst
aggravated the matter by an odsnse Of a still
graysy nature. Boston Journal.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-06
The Pacific Railroad.

California is now looking earnestly, on the
arrival of every steamer, for intelligence of
new movements in regard to the Pacific
Railroad. The subject is before special COM
mittees of the Senate and the House, and on
their action depends the fate of the bill, for
this session. The untiring devotion to this
great measure by Senator Gwin, absorbing
all other claims upon his time, and taking
precedence of every other question or in
terest, cannot but exert vigorous influence
upon the passage Of the bill. We find that
even its former opponents are yielding their
views upon the question, and admit that it
will be successful during the present session.
The following, from the Washington Star,
will be read with great interests. +. Globe.
The vote in the House upon the PROPOSE
ton of Mr.. Phelps, for select committee on
the Pacific Railroad project, satisfies us, with
what we knew before, that such bill is des-
tined to become law ere the expiration Of
the present Congress. The difficulty among
its supporters Of agreeing on single route
may protract the consummation until the
next session; though we doubt the fact.
We have steadily opposed the scheme up
to this time; but, further opposition to it be-
ing in our judgment futile, we shall, next,
essay to labor to the end of making it sure
that, the plan that may be adopted shall be
the least Objectionable proposed. This ap-
pears to us to be our path Of duty, under
existing circumstances. 1t is well known
that President Buchanan has devoted much
time, in anticipation Of the present state of
things, to the thorough examination of the
subject, in all its possible bearings, and it is
believed that he has matured plan likely
to be sustained by all who desire to conserve
the true principles Of the Government, as
far as possible in undertaking such a novel
policy The public will, we know, look with
anxiety and hope for his future demonstra-
tions on the subject, under this state of things.
Senator Gwin, the legislative father Of the
Pacific Railroad project, who has labored
long, earnestly and effectively, in its behalf,
is proverbially man of as much sagacity as
energy and force of character, and therefore
we take it for granted that he is welded to
no particular scheme for the work, but will
aid any lkel ly to succeed, because most
strictly guarded against the abuses and poll
tica innovations of which the construction
of so vast a work of internal improvement
really at the expense of the National Treasu-
ry, Though it may be Indirectly must be
pregnant, unless the law authorizing it be
carefully guarded.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-06
Important from China.

The Hongkong Register Ertra of the 3Oth
December states that the French and English
naval brigaes advanced upon Canton on
the Monday previous, and took Fort Lincoln.
On the following day, an advance was made
upon the City Hill Fort, or magazine. Seve-
raj of the Allies were killed and wounded
Cough Fort was taken between two and three
p. NJ, but the casualties were such that they
could not reach the river.
The bombardment was to be renewed dur
ing the night with great severity.
On the 2Sth December, about a dozen of
the gun boats were during the morning land
inc the 59lh and English and French bri-
gades and artillerv--in all, about $500 men
abreast Keepers Island. On landing posses
sion was Immediately taken of Round Fort
which crowns height below French Folly
There they remained during Monday, and
up to 0 A. NJ, Tuesday.
A bombardment was commenced on Mon
day, and continued for two days, and tic as
saut on the Hill Forts took place shortly
afterwards.
a serious accident happened at Canton
on the 3lst December. While some sailors
were removing powder from mandatory
it exploded, killing five men and wounding
several Others.
The Tartar portion of Canton was in pos
session Of the Allies. Strong parties Of the
English troops traverse the city without mo-
lesation. TIE Tartars had fled, the braves
had dispersed, and Governor Yeh could not
be leard Of
The Placer herald., 1858-03-06
OBITUARY.

AT a meeting of Rising Star Lodge, No. SO,
F. u A. NJ. held at the Hall in Todd's Valley,
February 27th 1858, to give expression to the
feeling of the Lodge upon the untimely death Of
Brother JAS. G. HoAGLAND, the following pream-
BILE and resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, The accident which occurred to the
ill-fated steamship "Central America" during the
month of September last, occasioned the death Of
one of our members, who though among the
youngest in rank, exhibited that strong and al
most devoted attachment to our order, which is
so characteristic of those who are well familiar
lied with its mysteries, therefore,
Resolced, That the only consolation we have in
our bereavement at this loss of JAS. G. HoAGLAND,
for whom we entertain the highest regards as
man, friend, and brother of our much loved
order, is the fact that he has obeyed the summons
of our Supreme Grand Master and gone to that
Paradise above, where by the benefit of a correct
pass we may again meet him.
RESOLVED, That in this bereavement we heartily
sympahthizc with the friends of the deceased, who
have become endeared to him by a long acquain-
tance and the ties of relationships; and while we
thus express our sorrow, would at the same time
convey to the friends of the deceased knowl-
edge of the estimation in which we held him.
Resolred, That copy of these resolutions DO
furnished to the county papers for publication,
and also to the friends of the deceased, accom-
panied by his diploma.
WIN. RUFUS LONGLEY, Secretary.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-06
Singular Proceedings at Sacramento.

We have received the following letter;
with request that it be published. 1t de-
tails transaction strange in its character,
which requires an explanation from the 9TH
er parties concerned. We would like to
know who it was that instigated the police
officers to arrest Mr.. Keegan, and the physi-
clan that was smart enough to pronounce a
sane man crazy. The affair partakes largely
of the ridiculous, but is none the less an out
rage, if the account below is correct, which
we are assured it is.
Folsom, March 2nd, 1858.
Mr.. Editor: A short time ago, young
man by the name of John Reagan was ar
rested on the complaint of an individual to
him unknown whilst sitting at table in a
boarding house in Sacramento, and taken
to the Station House, where he remained
about four days and nights, locked up by
the police; and after an examination by a
City Physician, was pronounced insane and
was then Immediately conveyed to the Asy-
lum at Stockton. A brother of the so pro-
nounced insane man, at Dutch Flat, hearing
of the affair, proceeded at once to Stockton,
and after visiting the lunatic, and taking the
opinion of DR.. Aylett, the Resident Physic-
ian, indignantly demanded his release. The
discharge was given, and the man was pro-
nounced perfectly sane by the Physicians in
charge OF the Asylum. lie is now at Folsom
with his brother. He thinks, that because
he had mortgage of $1,000, Il gold watch
valued at $50 and sl66 cash upon his per-
son, at the time, he was made the subject Of
complaint. And as he was awoke whilst
sleeping in the Station House, by a rather
suspicious looking character, he thinks it
will be some time before he visits Sacra-
mento again.
John, and the Physician at the Asylum
had a hear,y laugh over the affair, at its ter
mination. The officiousness of the Sacra
mento officers having enabled him to visit
Stockton. Respectfully,
TIIOS. REEGAN, of Manhattan Bar
The Placer herald., 1858-03-06
Court of Sessions.

In the Court Of Sessions, on Saturday,
George Lowering was sentenced to confne-
ment one year in the County Jail, for hay
ing burglars tools in his possession. Same
day Maclario Rvio was sentenced to three
months in Jail for keeping a house of iIlfame.
On Tuesday, Jose Silvaro, was fined 5000
and sent to Jail three months for keeping a
house of ill-fame. For keeping a similar
institution, Sarah Hannah was fined $500,
and one months board at the expense of the
county.
The trial of Henry Bates, Ex-State Treas
urer, for permitting E. A. Rowe to use the
moneys of the State, commenced on Tues
day-jury impanneed on Wednesday,-on
Thursday a molle prosequi was entered, and
the aforesaid Henry discharged from custody.
Court then adjourned.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-06
~ The San Francisco Evening .Argus
has suspended publication.

REWARD OF MERIr,-By letter received
here by last mail from Callao, we learn that
Charles Lay, who suddenly absquatulated
from Lynchburg, with various moneys, and
went the way Of Harry Meiggs, is now acting
Private Secretary to the American Counsul
at Lima. We may next expect to hear that
Mieggs is appointed Minister to some Of the
South American States if we are to take the
case of Lay as criterion. We begin to be-
lieve that "poicy is the best honesty"
Butte Record.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-06

Exs- The price of tickets on the Steamers
that left San Francisco yesterday, was by the
Mail Co.'S line: First Cabin, 5000; Second do.
$l25, Steerage $50. BY the Nicaragua line:
First Cabin $3.50; Second do. 1925; Steer
aoe $50.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-06
The Atlantic Gable.

A letter from George Seward, Esq, secre-
ary of the Atlantic Telegraph Company,
dated at London January Is, says: Our ar
rangements here for the completion of the
work we have in hand, are progressing salts
factorily, and trust and believe that our
next attempt will be crowned with success.
The machinery is being overhauled under
the direction of British and American engn-
eers, and experiments will be carefully tried,
before sailing next time, with view to meet
every known, or anticipated difficulty.
The English Government has again grant
ed us the use of ships, and the manufacture
of new cable to supply the place of that
which was lost, is going on satisfactorily. 1t
is intended at present to take out $500 miles
of cable, being 800 miles more than was
thought sufficient last time
The Placer herald., 1858-03-06
Dissolution of Co-Partnership.

THE CO-PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing
l. under the name of Lubbock II Marshall in the
dry goods business at Auburn and Yankee Jims,
Placer county, California, is this day dissolved BY
mutual consent. The business will be continued
by S. Lubbock at Auburn, who will settle all in
debtedness due to or by the old firm, and is alone
authorized to sign for that purpose.
S. LUBECK,
L. MARSHALL.
March 9th, lS5S.-3w
The Placer herald., 1858-03-06

lHE CENTRAL RourE.-Mr. Phel ps, of Mis-
souri, Chairman of the Special Committee of
the House OF Representatives, on the Pacific
Railroad, has published letter. in which he
argues for the central route, from St. Louis
by Albuquerque, Zuni, and the Tejon Pass
to San Francisco
The Placer herald., 1858-03-06

iollo"lnS eAIract from d pTlVale leIter re-
ceived by the last steamer, dated
WASHINGTON CRY, Feb l, 1858.
Congress will soon pass bill creating a
new Territory out of Western Utah and a
part of New Mexico. There is now doubt
Of this. 1t has been agreed upon to call it
the Sierra Nevada Territory" although seve-
raj other names were proposed. The Dele
cation from your State are favorable to the
bill; in fact, | have not learned that it will
not meet with the least opposition"
The Leviathan has finally been launched as
far as was considered desirable. She had
pushed within dozen feet Of the end of the
launching ways where she would be allowed
to remain until the high tides of the close of
January or the first or FEBRUARY would float
her off. She had really suffered no damage
by the numerous attempts at launching.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-06

MIssING-Mr. Lynch, Overseer of Roads,
in Secret Diggngs, last Thursday, lost out
of his pocket small roll of sixty blank Tax
Receipts, either in Auburn, Or on the road
home. The finder will be suitably rewarded
by leaving them at the County Clerks Office.