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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-02-17
A Week Among the Logging
Camps

Perhaps there are mauy who Ike aur~'ii,
while yearly viewing the immen~a quantii'r
of lumbcr SHIPPED from the various luni'er
places. haze hardly bestowed a Thought a. t.
the outlay Of time, money and muscle. r.
CURED tt ,at the l,-- and drive them down
(, tie mills. thr5u.h tie many aeaa3erinz
streams. clear ponds. and small lake. which
they have pas. to reach their destination
The large number Of teams. both Of horse
ana oxen. and TIE vast quantities IF feel
necessary t sustain them through tie tllne
" four months while in the woods. exoeel-
any calculations. unless there la. lcea exp
Renee and personal observation Such cz-
Terienec and 9lseEyati5n ha- n7t fallen to eGr
T.; w. thenefsr>. the first If last week.
accepted the gery p.litc invitation of g. " 3.
Brown, F.. t. take SEA. with him in hi
sleigh and make trip INTO the logging
swamp ana among the CAMPS Throe and a
half hours drive brought u up at the we'll
known and c,1atlr,dle Tavern Of David Sis
by .Esg Aar ra hi. j, ~ starting point for
the various l.--iH- stations situated On the
head water, q Jai,n river Mr.. >i!say has
Z fine lar-s farm. ample baili!ns,. god
orchard. and " hale. a he deserves 1t. l.
on the r5aI t. aflucare. y; his house the
stage. N the AR Line. stap either way.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-02-17

camp j. the trr. extending h7'' IL, iei' -'t''
With an oren spalc just a. Ilr;c in the r'oI'
f4r the csaar.s Of tl4c smoke lnaicrn i'm
movement lIa- Ten lac,viti,e tireti"1s-'
or andir3ns. Th,-4, arr H.a !p from thr'" t'
flar feet long. with f,5t in the center, and
lar,c eaoa.h . hold Lraa quantity Of
wood. They arc rally Iair IF 'ho-'' m
.Ii.r.,n.,} p, articles welIal together, wiki
one foot in the ccuter T. strengthen b"
d,uEl, h,a3el fire dog one Of the lux
uric, IF camp life. i u. lit on the % deacon
~.at and watch the flames a. they issnc
forth from the hard waoi tivr. 'he product
o. nuuberless long and larr stick Of wood.
", enough i3rau ald-ia>hlane,I - haek-la-,
Ths =. deacon sat- ART sticks Of tiH1.r
heau. ana squared and placed parallel WITH
the tire and ON each siie Of il FIR -eats
Back If the-s seai-arc the darmj; ~ apart
mea,,. \ good foundation is made with
cedar ar sf7uec 55ash-.en which ar, >fr'z'a
as covering. uuml.r of &c comforter,
made thick and warm with cotton hating
'''s' ii ''''. cur 's'''s NJ 81,
l. 'Ae = s.'a'i oven ! M D, a ''.@' 40
tel al one ''.l '' '4e IRE anu .'.'' .-'s ny
dog IN whoa amer ''.i"5 4.'.'.'.s's "'''
heated with eoal'. I p.acei iar'r nm put
tiled with beans. having a sire; iF'a.e'A-
,rinr ;utt.u. o,er the outer Tin and diva
it sides 10 keep the asae, cut Ihis Is e't-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-02-17

The eanps IF these hardy and lab3ri5us
men are made Of lags. and covered with
" split. which an long shingles made Of ce-
dar. and rived and shaved. These are again
covered with h5ughs In the centre Of the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-02-17

~ Time never passes % SLOW 4 and e.
d.ol,ly a 70 the dis and li,t.ess. The
best euge for lallne.s Is 70 kesp blzv
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-02-17
EXPLANATORY

This long story IF a trip 10 the camp. ha.
''cen written = crafty Propensity 10 relate
our story" It's not often we srend vel
m9re Pleasantly, or experience a greater yariq-
'y Of the incidents Of lie. The trip wa
taken with the object Of getting as much
outdoor tatisuing exercise, a. possible. It
was complete success 4 few m5re day.
Were needed 70 complete the tour Of all the
CAMPS as was contemplated, We take thu.
occasion 70 return our thanks to all the men
81 the various camp visited, for their uni.
form generosity, and many fayors.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-02-17

The wind b.ew f4rioq-ly all through Fri-
day AMI Friday uigh;, and The ...=,w=,,a,
Tl.esl ap N large au1eanlaet arilts sa;ur.
,l.T wa a ha.y day Within a few ri. II
'ar -'aT'in. point. both Of our team, e5t in
= the snow drift, and the .lci.h- wen. ex,ri-
y''ei' minus nhiHFle-,rv each and all
Jay We were hls@>.-l With nunls.r.,-. ,ninar
accidents, and interesting incidents, which
made the trip home, inten-tin: enough. If
we Do not have claims presented f.r aama.e
t5r demolishiag f.ncrs, as l7ng a. the Wash.
lnston Territory War claims, i; viii L IA
fortunate e-eai" The only plea in ala,e-
men' which viii he flc3 vii fe that Of ne
tt,sS!ty
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-02-17

We heard the following re.s4tts. - IL ar.-
I'm u tie name Of thi,l.a3 Many war
since. before Hon Nal pss bai a'.,4iaci 81
worldwide rcpatafi iii a. an ar.,stleafreuf..--
anec. and a. tae aatAar7, IL Maine law.
VIII customary = enter a b. # Brandy. a.
the first item u lumbsrln... ft-snt. \
PARTY On iss#'vs5 = it wiat-r'- 81 RI far ~.
i. the w5el-.viiii III, inl.,Teasal r. article
ttieil winter supply with theFa.f ~. ~
f5-tazy dry somehow, Pc g5-cAin, the I3al.
sat II n article F5ar ,he.r ire-v@; j,
into. Necessity in ii, cas-, a. il usually
DO came l. their al, and suggested cut
ting Idle in the iee and plarin, ;he tran3y
int il This 'ne, the party. each in turn,
lies DOWN IN the ies, and drink, a, - In,
beast. and all creeping tain-. After tai,
fat. the Pond i ctr.stene3 - Brandy Pond ''
one II the customs obtaining since thi,
christening, j. characteristic. Ii n; u
beautiful and touching a, the one related by
Bryan; q the Indians Of Monument
Mountain, who. aee3riins u the poet.
when passing the grave Of the Indian maid
that loved her cousin with an unlawful
live. and persisted in consequence, wa
kindly remembered by her trit~, "a. it i ~
ate! a. fJll8ws
Thease.aFwar3 al - passed
Haa'ef. All liant al virgin. laid s;oae
n silence on TIE pile.
Yet it j. a. faithfully kept, by those upon
whom the custom Ia. "a binding force Thi,
custom :, to never pass the pond without
celebrating it christening ceremony. -Four
party had AT tsea tes. ;allers. it had ~,
whereviih = duly honor this custom.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-08-22
Raerhave's ggo,tmIsd Bs.ters.

The press OF the country has been particular
ly loud in the praise, of the Bitters Among the
many notices, we offer the following to an inn
partial public:
alt is we'll known fact that we do not puff
patent medicines, and that We seldom advertise
them, but Bnrhave's Holland Bitters comes to
us endorsed in such manner, as specific f5r
the diseases it processes to cure, that we not
only advertise it, but give it this favorable no
tice masked by the propr etor.- Handel Zeitung
~ T.
The philadelphia Argus, in speaking of the
late exhibition held in that city by the Frank
lin'Institutc, says:
"tn Noticing medicines, we are always Ell
tremely cautious, unless satisfied Of the merits
of the article. Among those exhibited is the
celebrated Holland Bitters. This medicine has
been extensively introduced into every State id
the Union, and the Canadian Provinces, princi-
pally within the past two years. The exhibition
shows testimonials in every language known III
America, among which we notice one from the
late Hon. John NJ. Clayton, of Delaware"
"Berhave's Holland Bitters are an invaluable
remedy in all cases of dyspepsia. They irnPart
strong healthy tone to the stomach, and are
the best renovators Of the system generally
Chicago Bulletin.
Dyspepsia, Headache and Indigestion, by
which oil persons are more or less affected. cad
usually be cured by taking moderate exercise.
wholesome food, and dose Of Barhave's Hol-
land Bitters one hour before each meal" Bah.
Sun. -y
"Bgrhavc's Holland Bitters for Dyspepsia
Headache, Loss Of Appetite, Nervous Debility,
and all diseases consequent upon disordeTed
stomach and liver This article is very iayora+
bly, known throughout the West. and is regulak-
ly prescribed by some of the most distinguish.
ed physicians. ~ Phla. Ledger.
"Thsfe ean be no better remedy for Indigss
ton, Heartburn, and Loss Of Appetite than
Berhave's Holland Bittets - Michigpn Regis-
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-08-22
DIR. RoDac ch's Scnndinav:an Egezn.

Are you sick, no matter what organ 10 afscs
ted, depend upon it the Mood, which is the food
and sustenance Of every organ. is full Of cor
ruption! My scandinavian Blood Pills and
Blood Purifier, break Up the source ofdisease id
the fluids Of the body. They purge and purify
the elements Of the blood, Hence their quick
and complete cures in dyspepsia, scrofula, erup-
tions Of the skin fits, tuinors, nervousness, kids
ney complaints, piles, low fevers, debility, rhet-
matisin headache, want Of sexual Eigor, ETC.,
elc. These remedies are astonishing the wholS
medical world. See advertisement.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-08-22

THE EfFE5f OF AN OMITEb Gonna, "A prin:
ter, rneddling with the verdict Of coronet's ius
ry,struck out comma after the word 'apoplexy'
making it read thus Diseased came to bis
death by excessive drinking producing apoplssy
in tho minds tfthe jury" .A'
, 1860-04-24
Col. Lander.

\ Washington correspondent writes as FOL-
lows:
Col. Lauder leaves this morning for New
York, from whence he sails on the aQth for Cal
isornia to finish his Honey Lake wagon road.
90 highly does the Administration appreciate
hls services in the matter Of the rer1anu wagon
r0ad, that the California delegation hare not
been able to displace him, although it has made
every effort to do so in order that his place
Of ntl parties had gathering at the National
last night, ut which le gave utterance to some
sentiments which were truly worthy Of the
purcst patriot and the nblest statesman. Some
Massachusetts Democrat expressed surprise
that he should have been called upon to act as
the friend md adviser o' a Republican.
"Ah" said he, "that bad nothing to do with
much. This one is a lull -blooded Democrat.
THAT one is q rough Republican. They both
avow it here, and will ayow it everywhere.
And when you see them arow their sentiments
thus, without fear or favor. it means something.
1t means that they hold the freedom Of speech
and Of tile PRESS to be one Of those rights for
which their fathers fought aud bequeathed
them, and that ,hey will tight to preserve those
rights whenever OCCASION mas require. They
feel that such cause is just. It has the sane
tion Of the Revolutionary war. Now, when a
man is obliged to defend these rights in hisown
person, do not ask him what are his politics.
or where il his birth place. He has my sympa-
thies, ansi he is welcome to my counsel and my
assistance. This ~as the case with 3lr. Potter.
lie is brave gentleman. He performed his
duty. stood b. him as would hare done by
any one else under similar circumstances"
This little speech was received By his friends
with rounds Of applause, and bumper was
tilleu to bis success ln lis contemplated e1pedi-
ton. lie has received much credit and many
expressions Of gratitude for his faithfuluess to
his friend Potter.
, 1860-04-24

Spaninrd, IN nlost forlorn babiliments, cvi-
IDENTIFY "poor gentleman" and 10 all appear
uuces aa visionary as Don Qui1ote, has read
Spanish Dramas, six hours a day. for several
years past Many Spanish and German stu
dents frequent the Library to read the literature
Of their native tongues. Hosts Of the writers
on Appleton's American Encyclopedias Gun be
found here Mt most any time. Book-worms
from every village or city within $50 miles of
New York, come in plenteous numbers to avail
themselves Of these facilities.
Behind the railings favored few, prominent
men Of letters, arc admitted to pursue their
studies with more freedom than By means Of
the usual form Of application for works. Among
the alcoves is often seen the thoughtful face Of
Tuckermau, as he gathers the material for q
new Review; or the nervous figure Of Count
Gurowski, who is, perhaps, studying out politi-
cal essay Tor the Tribune; or the pale and hand
some forehead Of Richard Henry Stoddard, who
is tracing out the fortunes Of Petrarch's Laura
or the fair Geraldine, for his forthcoming
"Loycs Of the Poets.''
And be who fingers among these lofty arches
and shaded alcoves long enough to catch the
magnetism which perrades the place, will de.
part silently and with reverence, as from shrine
where are generated the underforces which
ever push forward the progress Of the world to
bring the Golden Year. LAuScELor.
, 1860-04-24

they would readily find market, or where
they might be put in commission by their pres
ent owners. III seasons Of high water, it is
known that the 0'Plain river, one Of the tribu-
taries Of tho Illinois, discharges a portion Of
its waters into the Chicago river through Mud
Lake. 1t is thought that this lake and its
outlets can be easily dredged, 80 us to admit
the passage Of these steamers across to the
Opium, in time Of high water. Once in the
O'Plaiu, the way to the Illinois md thence to
the Mississippi is open to them, and it is be-
lievcd that by proper care they can be taken
through, Tho dam at Joliet would hare to
be removed, and two or three bridges would
have to come down also; but, considering tho
value Of tue steamers, the expense Of replacing
these structures would not he regarded
moment.
Without yenturirg an opinion as to the
practicability Of this scheme, We commend it
to the attention Of those interested in tho
nroper1y alluded to- The matter is at least
deserving Of thorough investigation. We
understand there are gentlemen Of means and
large intelligence in this city, who not only
believe that it can be done but who arc will
ine to embark capital in the enterprise il
proper encouragement is offered by the OWL
ers Of the steamers.
, 1860-04-24
4 Row and a Reconciliation in TITO.
1lemtu.ss

We hare sharp and l1yely newspaper here,
called tue Saturday Prts. lis editorial gallery
CONT biues some queer features. There are
Yankees and Southerners in it; descendants of
the Quakers and Of those who burned the Qua
ker>; mad poets and moral philosophers. i, is
the most original paper l ever read, and has
some very capital things in its columns OCCASION
ally, The originator a7d present proprietor ia
from Boston, Mr. II. ". Clapp, Jr. lie has
made more reputation than money out Of it sc
fur. One partner havinG sunk what he nut in,
retired. Clapp now oilers so shares for sale at
$4,000. 1t is q pity such paper should need
funds. 1t ought to be y.ublished in Fairy Land.
The contributors ard editors of the Pr<s
usual1y get along very we'll. But if they we're
angels, which they a1e not, they would hare to
clash and cry out once IN while. When Miss
Da,eman appeared as t'Eyaugeline" ut the Win
ter Garden, the Feuilletonist, who does the
drama in the most Frenchy style, was down on
the young lady most ferocious1y. The editor
was q friend Of the family, and he wouldn't stand
it. Mr.. Fcuilletonist received his walking d.
pers. Then 'Bohemia' was made to howl
This affair continued while the young lady from
Acadia sojourned among us. Upon her depar-
ture, the savage dramatic butcher was taken
back to the bosom of his fellow -1aborers, aud I
hear this afternoon, Saturday, the Bohemiau's .
holiday-that oil the tribe are in happy council.
eating good dinner, drinking old Bourbon, and
drawing il anything but nllld.-N. !. Coyyks-
pond<nt Ch1rtts:on Courier.
, 1860-04-24
WF. BNtelA1lsB Lecture,
fFnatn f1,s Rn.kFnr,f Tee,-4a4o+1

Last Thursday evening, Newton Bateman, Su-
perinteadent OF Public Instruction in this State,
delivered lecture to 4 very fair audience, on
the subject Of "Frec Schools" Mr. Batepau
commenced by d very humorous Illustration oil
'*mixed schools comparing them to the mer-
chant who bugs STOCK Of goods, and Instead
OF arranging them upon shelves, piles them in a
heterogeneous mass upon the floor. The coufu-
sion consequent upon u customer is not more
disastrous 10 business then arc mixed schools
to education. Graded ools-gising three de-
partncnts in sc.ool Of moderate size-elemeu-
tary, intermediate, and grammar, md in larger
schools, sub. dividing into first, second aud
third elementary, &:. As in 4 macbiue shop,
factory, or IN trade. each part of the great work
is given into the same hands each day, and be-
comes q trade, so is the gEujeti school-eaeh de-
gree OF knowledge has its appropriate depart
ment, and Mr. Bateman cialms that the labor
required to each one hundred scholars in their
Instruction is not one-llalf that it is in mixed
school. Pupils should remain IN each depart.
ment three yeass-giying nine years in which
to acquire good common school education,
No teacher should have more than sixty pupils
under his clarge- Although Mr. Batemau H.
bored under the painful impression TINT his
subject u1ntter was not giyen IN IN appropriate
place, from the fact that it was intended 10 be
delivered before the County Teachers Institute,
which is postponed until fall, get it was a very
instructive and interesting discourse, md de-.
livered in Mr. D.'s flowing and eusy style, vas
highly appreciated by the audicuce.
, 1860-04-24
CONSERVATISM IN SOUTH CARO-
LIMA.

AkNAs
Radicalism in South Carolina must be pecu'
1iar institution We are informed that the
conservatives" triumphed in the late Demo-
cratic State Convention, presided over by that
very conservative statesman James L. Orr. In
Mr. Orrs opening speech, as wctind it reported
in the Charleston Courier, that gentleman aired
his conservatism in the following manner:
~ ...,..,:.. .d.s.oa ,,,a, .hot
one ol 'ne sesolu''ons nool''ea up'a 'naS
subject wos rs follows:
R>.o1 Thai We recognize the right Of the people Of a
II Te.1llo.t4 including tanas I'D M NsbI aka seas
aS,a e na an % q t1
ita~. H..;1s i jam 'ns.i.non ,ei out .iye.:
nc ad ee admitted iaio tie Union upon terms OF
perfect sqaa's viii u'e o'nes s'a'es.
Could any Just criticism detect n tn1s resous
ton tue principles OF squatler Sovereignty
: Gun lnnEunge 1norS plainly negative sueh en- :,
ailrmcd " ne decision o. Tue supreme Gouf. @
O. tne uhatea o.aaes aaa tne case o. .nS plea
, 1860-04-24
Three Persons Burned 10 Death.


On the prairie, about ten miles west of this
city, farm house, owned by s1r. Kelley, caught
fire. on Saturday. night. burning to the ground,
and consuming three Of its inmates. This terri
bic calamity can only be accounted for By the
1gn'ting Of lire coals in an ash pan, which was
nine O'Clock Of Saturday night, Alr. Kelley and
his wife, who slept on the frst floor, were
aroused from sleep By the noise of the burning
Kitchen. This is about all the account Of the
matter that be can gtre, sa1e that the children,
youns lady Of seventeen, two boys Of about
nine and six, were awakened aud brought down
stairs, only to be smothered in the smoke and
consumed in the devouring aanes-so that no
thing bnt few bones we're left!
Mrs heller's account Of the tire is. that she
vent up stairs, aroused the children and Young
iady; told them to follow her; aud that theT
did until they got into q bed room, intending to
get out Of the window; that the danes cut her
On ifen the children, and knocked her down in
sensible: She did not recover until she found
hrself s sitting On the ground near the house.
At: heliey cad bis son, young man who was
quite sick, narrowly escaped, they hardly know
now. considerably burnt. Every article Of
clothlng, bedding aud furniture il. the housa
NaH entirely destTnvej ~ "7s
, 1860-04-24

I1uu.5 NesItw.J
A little son Of James Holland, Of this place.
was drowned On Wednesday evening, the llth
rarely equalled. It seems that the lad in ques.
ton, in company with another small boz, Was
out fishing, and while 50 engaged, we're hailed
By two larger boys, who threatened to drown
them if they did not expose their persons to
view; and on the manly little fellows refusing
to do 80, the iends actually threw them scream.
ing into the water, and when they succeeded in
reaching the shore, pushed them back until one
Of their victims sunk to riss no more; after
which they left Tbs other little fellow, after q
hard struggle. got out, gave the alarm. ind re-.
lated the story Of whlch the above il the sub.
stance. The drowned boy was found in about
an hour afterwards. Tbs wretches Tho CON-
mitted the act hare net been found,
, 1860-04-24

Elsewhere in this days paper, VIC print
letter from our New York correspondent in
which the Astor Library and its rare treas
,1rcs Of science, literature and art are described
SEQ what Mr.. Astor's bequest-only fraction
Of which has been devoted to the purchase Of
books-has accomplished, and compare with it
the results obtained by the expenditure Of the
sl,3oo,ooo sauandered in the reproduction Of
stupid speeches and in descriptions Of lizards,
blue;jays and cock-sparrows, and tho senseless
aud criminal prodigality Of our rulers will be
apparant at a glancel It is not too much to
say that all that is Of value in any book in the
above list could have been put in sllaps as
enduring as types and paper could make If, at &
cost Of $4,000. Let us have reform!
, 1860-04-24

The New York correspondent of the Charles
ton Courier says:
Almost Us regularly as our election excite
ment occurs, comes The discussion among the
Corrorators Of Trinity Church, as to who shall
be elected members Of the Eestry. Old Trinity
is an immense corporation those having its
"material interests" in charge wield tre-
mendous power, and, consequently, there arc
always plenty of aspirants for the Office. Al
ready considerable c!ectioneering is beng done.
Rival tickets are put in in nomination, some Of
the old members OF the Board havin. been
dropped. In this category is Anthony j.
Bleccker, prominent real estate auctioncer,
For fourteen years he has been member of tue
Eestry. Some member OF his fuu1ily-which ia
tn old knickerbocker one-has occupied q SINH
lar place ever since Trinity Church was founded,
Very naturally be feels keenly the attempt to
retire him. In 4 published card, be SAYS, that
an unfair advantage Eas been taken Of him. 1t
an informal meeting Of the Vestrymen, at which
there were fourteen members present, twelve
voted for themselves, which Mr.. Bleecker did
not do, and thus succeeded in harius them
selves put in nomination. He now appeals to the
electors Of Trinity TO that he is reelected in
defiance Of the scheme to have him rejected.
There will be stirring times among the church,
men until the election takes place.
, 1860-04-24
Reporting Conxrcsslonnl Debates.

In the House Of Representatives at Washing
ton on Tuesday, in the debate on an approprla-
ton for the Congregational Glo6<, Mr. Stevens Of
Pennsylvania made a very sensible suggestion
in relation to the reporting Of debates. He said,
and other members agreed with him. that an
end should BE- put to the revision By members,
Of anything they may hare said, before publ
cation. The public wants Whist they suppose
they pay for: On accurate report Of the pro.
ceedings as they transpirc, and not report Of
what gentlemen wish they had said, or would
have sud had they rad tine t. reflect upon tue
subject. They should reflect first, and speak
afterward; OF il they hare no time for re6ec-
tion. rot speak ut at. If men talk nonsense,
let the public know it; aud the fact that it will
he known will save much valuable time, and put
amend to useless debate, to which members are
now tempted, because they have the power Of
revision, and can suppress any thing. which they
would prefer should not 50 before the country.
1t is notorious fact. that fl ON the Glol<'s re-
ports it is very difficult to get an accurate no.
lion Of the character Of a,y debate, and espe-
cialy Of one IN which many members particle
rate,-N. !. Tribune.