The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-09-02
Varieties.

The Boston Transcript says that ''the arti-
Gle in Harper's Monthly ON The Haunted
House 10 Watertown' Is from the pen of the
Munchausen of American literature"
"A certain judge, who was notorious for
carrying the precise and formal habits Of the
bench into private life. was one day entertain
ing some friends at his table, and asked ma
gistrate, who was present, if he would take
some venison. "Thank you, my lord" was
the reply, 81 am going to take some boiled
chicken" "That sir" testify answered the
Judge, sis no answer to my question. I ask
you again if you will take some venison sir,
and win trouble You to say yes or no, without
further prevarication." a
When Van Amburgh's show was in Bur-
lington, Iowa, few days ago, and parading
through the streets, the old elephant Tippoo
Sahib refused to venture on the Main street
bridge; no persuasion could induce him to
cross. 1t is said this same animal fell through
this bridge some ten years ago, while attempt
ing to cross 1t, and he is supposed to have re-
membered it.
"A gentleman remarked that -, who
used to be given to sharp practice, was getting
more circumspect. "Yes," replied Judge Hoar
of Massachusetts,, "he has reached the superla-
tive of life-he began by seeking to get on,
then he sought to get honor, and now he is try
ing to get honest" fsCr atss
The Mineral resources of the Old Dominion
are being daily more developed. The people of
Fauquier County are elated over the discovery
OF what they deem to be gold bearing quartz
Porcelain clay of good quality have been found
in the same vicinity. Very recently gold was
discovered in digging well in the city of
Richmond, and we hear Of other discoveries of
gold and copper throughout the State.
Some one said long ago that the "child was
father to the man." The Boston Post thinks
this is especially the case in America. "Chilj-
rem in this country are parents to their fathers
and mothers; and they abuse daddy and NAM
my outrageously." Iia -1Irl
Donald Mckay, the East Boston ship
builder, sailed from Boston in the Java on
Wednesday, to inspect the ship-yards in Eu-
rope, and confer with British shippers on the
feasibility of making Boston instead of New
York their cotton depot in this country
In view of the unconscionable proportion
Of unripe peaches prevalent at our street
stands one is tempted, because of the latent
WAN eA1 aA0SfOAVpO0 NAoAAh AhC1 tuoLCih tOu-
tanned, to paraphrase the poet and say-Who
eats green fruit must himself be green.
The Gazette de France, of late date, De-
gins an article as follows: France has no al
lies and the manner in which the Imperial
Government conducts our foreign affairs must
necessarily prevent her from having any. Our
isolation is complete. If she had allies she
would not require standing army of 1,2oO,-
900 men. The use of alliances is to alleviate
the burden of military service both in time of
war and peace When France was allied with
England and preponderant in Italy, her voice
was of some weight in the world. Now even
Ratazzi thinks himself strong enough TO carp
at her"
"A pet horse in Hamden, CT, has habit Of
feeding upon green walls, whenever he has an
opportunity. His last attempt in this direc-
ton was few days since, when he walked in
to house, the back door being open, and went
into the sitting-room and knocked Bible off
table, snatched out vail from between its
leaves, where it had been placed for safety, and
destroyed it. He then went into tie pantry
and drank the contents of two or three milk
pans.
Louisiana planters to SOW winter wheat, and
not foolishly cultivate only cotton or sugar.
"A young man who attended church in
Minneapolis, Minn., last Sunday week, went
to sleep during the service, and while sleeping
suddenly arose to his feet, aud with violent
gesture exclaimed: Il won't do i'll won't do
it am going to bedp He was prevented
from retiring in so public place by being
awakened. .r..l ls..aI
American coin, though quite scarce at
home, is most plentiful abroad. 1t is reported
that nearly all foreign countries, especially the
British Colonial possessions on this continent,
are flooded with American coin. In Canada,
silver is SO abundant as to be regarded as a
decided nuisance, which the authorities and
people are discussing measures to abate. AT
special meeting Of the London, G. W., Board
of Trade, held few days since, resolution
was passed urging merchants and others to
take American silver at four per cent. DIS
count, until something definite is done Win
regard to the matter ~ 0 4sa.
Mr.. James Young of Great Falls, N n"
learning that his wife was sick, ran irC IN mo-
chester home, six miles. On rea,hing his mouse
he fell dead.