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New Hampshirc Correspondence.
BoAR's HEAD, HAMPTON, N. H., /
August Sd, 1867.


To the Editor Of the Press
Some years before the first settlement Of
this country, the Indians made this point of
land, their resort during the summer, for the
purpose of fishing and enjoying the cool
breezes OF the ocean. The moose and other
wild animals fed from the woods to escape
the flies, and took to the sea shore, which
supplied them with game. The vast piles OF
clam and other shells ON the shore tell the
story that they knew how to enjoy clam
bake.
This head is an abrupt eminence, OF singu-
lar shape, which extends into the sea and di-
vides the two beaches, which extend on each
side several miles. In 1614, Capt. John Smith
of Pocahontas fame discovered, from the isle
of Sholes, this locality, and observed the
smoke from the wigwams of the Indians, he
ct that time thinking that it might be white
settlement. On his approach with his vessels,
they became alarmed and fed. The Indian
name of this point was Winnicummet. In
August 1703, a party of Indians killed five
persons amongst whom was widow Mussey
celebrated as apreacher amongst the Quakers.
At that time was to be held the fall meeting
of that denomination, and the place was Sc
lected as many could come in boats, and roads
led from different parts of the country, which
the people had made in their peregrinations
to the shore after fish.
There are six hotels none overcrowded and
ON the whole rather slim business is done.
The nroyinitv tn ISnst0n renders the
business more brisk on Sunday than
any other day. The last Sunday in July
the receipts at tue larger hotel was
S1242., 1926. of it at the bar. The visitors
for the most part are from the middle classes,
who ape at the richest shoddy aristocracy,
but are unable to prolong their stay. Fash
ion obtrudes herself, much to the discomfort
Of many. My idea of resort, for my own
pleasure, would be where we coul1 cast off
the parade and display of city style and fash
ion, where we are free and unrestrained OF
these formalities and pretensions, and take
recreation, seek out some cool and breezy re-
treat where you can enjoy country living and
country thinking, and be far away from all
the associations of business and the busy
whirl Of society. From such retreat you
will come back refreshed in mind and body
JEFF. Davis received and accepted an invita-
ton to become the guest Of one OF the cottag-
ers who for many years has been on terms of
intimacy with him, and was expected last
week. Whether or not he will come now
am not advised. ta t STEVE.
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Mercantile Library Association.
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Z Organized and Incorporated 1851.

Brunswick, July "a, 1s67-dtd
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Who is Resp0nsible E

The report of General Butler to the Con-
gressional Committee does not entirely re-
move the mystery which hangs ever the delay
in the exchange Of prisoners during the late
war; but the documentary evidence furnished
gees to show that the responsibility can hard
ly be thrown upon the General himself But
Ter is too astute lawyer to commit himself,
and Commissioner Ould will have to work
nights if he expects to gain any advantage
over him in presenting the case to the public.
Gen. Butler was appointed Commissioner
of Exchange in December, 1868. at which
time the rebels held fifteen thousand of our
soldiers as prisoners OF war, while we had
twenty-six thousand of theirs. The COnfed-
crate authorities refused to treat with Gen.
Butler on the ground that he had command
ed negro troops; but our government Of
course refused to allow our own officer to be
outlawed by rebel authority. Exchanges con-
tinued, however, till March, 1854, when the
government instructed Gen. Butler to de-
cline, until otherwise ordered, all further me-
gotiations, and shortly afterward instructed
him to consider the determination or the reb-
els to make distinction between white and
colored prisoners, as refusal on their part
to agree to further exchange. Afterwards, in
August, the rebels came to terms, and renew
ed their former offer to exchange man for
man. Gen. Grant then telegraphed the
following important order: "It is hard on
our men held in Southern prisons
not to exchange them, but it is hu-
manity to those left in the ranks to fight
our battles. Every man released on parole or
otherwise becomes an active soldier against us
at once, either directly or indirectly. If we
commence system of exchange which llbsr-
ates all prisoners taken, we will have to ngnt
on until the whole South is exterminated.
If we hold those caught, they amount TO no
more than dead men. At this particular
time, to release all Rebel prisoners would IN
sure Sherman's defeat, and would compromise
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our safety here" In the me,nwbile Gen
Butler, learning that colored prisoners were
employed as laborers by the Rebels notified
their Commissioner that an equal or Greater
number of their men should be so emn,ovod
in our service, and this action was apnrovoa
by Gen. Grant. In October, 1864, Gen. But-
ler directed Col MuIford to proceed to Sayan-
nah with fleet to carry the Rebel sick, and
bring back our own-an exchange of about
$4,000 of our men. In November, Col. Null
fOrl informed Gen. Butler that he was detain-
ed at Fortress Monroe by the want of trans
portation, and that the sufferings Of our men
at Savannah were fearfully inc;eaSed by the
delay. Gen. Butler in reply ordered him to
start at once, 10 yield to no subordinate inter
ference-to yield to nothing but armed force,
and not to that If he could meet it. 1t is now
MIR. Guilds turn to argue.
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OPEN 40 MILES.
A few weeks since we noticed the openinp
OF the Union Pacific Railroad TO Julesburc.
377 miles west Of OMAHA and sometime this
week we expect to report its completion to
Crow Creek, point 4S miles further west,
making a total of 425 miles. Fifty miles OF
track in addition are graded ready for the
iron, and there is no doubt Of the completion
of the road to the base of the Rocky Noun
tains early in the Fall. The Company are
confident that the whole line to the Pacific
will be open for business in 1870. The In
dians have annoyed the surveying parties and,
'tie-cutters, who are many hundred miles in
advance of the work; but they have a whole
some fear of the population that a railroad
carries with it, and all trains run without in
terruption. s,if-l
The business of the Company has been
most fattering. The earnings for the quarter
ending August 1st, were about 100000; but
as the report for the last week in July has not
been received, the exact fraction cannot be
given. These earnings accrued from operat-
ing an average Of not more than $50 miles of
road, and after deducting operating expenses
the balance is far in excess OF the interest OBJ
legations of the Company on the amount of.
bonds they can issue on that distance. 1t
should be remembered that this result is from
a ,oay business alone, through a .newcountry,
and is not to be compared with the vast
through business that must follow the open
ing of tho while line tn the Pacific The sl1c-
cess Of the enterprise seems to be thoroughly
assured, and we can see no reason why the
First Mortgage Bonds are not entitled to rank
among the best securities. The daily sales
are now SO large. that the Company already
entertain the idea OF advancing the price.
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New York, at one of its sessions last.month,
before which DIR. r. R. Brown gave lecture
on Tricninoss. He said:

on TricninOsis. He said:
We are entirely Indebted to the microscon.
for the discovery of the trichina spiraRs This
worm cannot be recognized with the naked
eye. 1t is neither an infusoria nor an ANIMAL
cule. The trichina is a worm. From first to
last, it has killed in Germany more than 900
people. This worm is only found under pecu-
liar circumstances. 1t does not always kill
Yet tho trichina kills people. The tricbna
aie a; male and female, and propagate their spe-
u.os precisely like other animals. Trichina has
Az !; oeen zen found in beef or mutton The pigs
T., = sne only flesh employed as human food
- -: ".n .anichlna has been found. A female
triSllna oiten has two hundred Young in her
pooy. person may be infected with this
W.. W. icy nos experience any serious ILL
ness. Inc trlchlna sometimes become cncased
in close caicareous cell, aud there roma;,, IN
dormant state. In few instances tha tr;ch.
ina have been found loose in the flesb nv"
The first instance of death from trichna or
CURED in 1915. 1t is the Young trichins that
penetrate into the muscles of people and do
the mischief The flesh of the pig constitutes
the principle meat of Germany Here, il ia
beef. This explains why so many die in that
country. The greatest danger arises from eat
ing ham. When ham is exposed to a heat
equal to the boiling point all danger is remov-
ed. No trichna can survive in a heat equal
TO n boiling point. The common mode of cook
ing ham and pork seldom kills the trichna.
The speaker said the pig was dirty, filthy
scavenger. III he be fed as the COW or the
sheep is, on Indian corn and other grain, We
need have no fears as to the injurious infiu-
ence OF his flesh as an article of human food.
Dr. j. 9. V. Smith, after making some point
ed remarks touching the trichina, stated that
the only safety for himself and others is to
abandon the use of swine's flesh entirely.
TRAxI
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REPUBLICAN NOMINATION.
CUMB ERLAND COUNTY
Second Senatorial District Convention.

The Union Republican voters of Cumberland Coun-
ty are requested to send Delegates Convention,
to be holden in Portland, in the SONS OF TEMPER
ANCE HALL, on THURSDAY, bugust 22ad, 1856,
nominating candidates for Judge of Probate, Regis
ter of Probate, Register of Deeis, County Commis-
sioner, County Treasurer, and four Senators; and
year.
Each city and town will he entitled to two dele
gates and an additional delgate for every rs votes
cast ior Joshua l. Chamberlain at the Gubernaorial
election in 1885, and fraction of 40 votes will be en-
ALL aI
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The County Committee will be in session at the
Hall on the day of the Convention, al o'clock A.
M.
The Chairmen of the several Town Committees are
requested to forward the of their delegates to
the Chairman of the County Committee as soon as
chosen. ..g r.. ,J... if'J8e u ..f.. L
Per Order of the County Committee
JAMES F. MILLER, Chai man.
Portland, Aug. 8, 1867. fars Z, ..I david
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y This Association having

~ This Association having
Re- Established its LIbr0ry
With about $500 Valumes ofNew and Desirable
Books to which additions will constantly be made,
and having secured temporary accommodations on
Market st, between Middle and Fcticral,)
Would inform its members and the public that the
Room will be opeI. for the delivery Books, every
WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY afternoon from 2
to o'clock. Also Saturday Evenings from to 10
O'Clock. sss-.H aIftt g{-st $40 u listE u.
Any person wishing to become member Of this
Association the annual assessment of which, I've
Dollars per year, or wishing to avail themselves
of the Use of the Library, will please leave their
names at Library Room as above, or with either OF
the following: o. M. MARRETT, JOHN G. PROC
TOR. M. N. RICH. apr20 dH
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Bishops College School,
Lennoxvillc, Canada East.

ECTOR--Rev. R. H. Walker, M. A., late
llScholar oil Wa,ham College, Oxford, and for nine
years Professor OF Mathematics at the Royal Military
College, Sandhurst.
SUB-RECToR--Rev. w. Richmond M. A, Triui-
ty College, Dublin. f'i
There are four assistant Masters, three of whom
are Graduates, who devote their whole time to tho
work of the School, The object of the S hool is to
impart liberal and gentlcmanly education ON the
public School system.
Boarders taken by the Rector, and at the School
house, and other licensed houses. Testimonials re-
quired from every boy admitted. -a ta d
BTuition fee, $65 per annum.
For prospectus, &C., apply to Rev. the Rector,
Bishops College. augGd2w
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Young ladies' Seminary.

VvHE Misses Symonds announce the opening Of
their Fall Session, at No. 43 Danforth street, on
Thursday, SEPT 10Th. On account OF the change in
place there will be some change in the general ar
Iangement of the school and in the tut ion. very
few boarding pupils will be received.
For further particulars and for catalogue address
the principals, EOx 2059y apply at their residence,
No. 43 Danforth Street, after September 18th.
Aupust G. enfltillSen10
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NfISCELLANE EOUS.
ELEGANT CARRIAGES
e. p. Kjmlball's,
f Da.Dh7o .Cf2sDlf
NfISCELLAN EOUS.


POrt1 and, MI Il ne.
n TAKE great pleasure in sayingto my friends and
i customers that have now on hand, and am COLI
stantly making, a large number of the most Elegant
Carriages, in Style Finish and durability Offer
ed in New England
Having greatly enlared my factory, hope hereaf-
ter to be able TO supply my numert us customers,
with all kinds of fine. Carriages, including my cee-
brated "Jump Seat - invented and Patented by me in
1864, in addition 10 those heretofore built which
have greatly improved, have just invented an en-
tircly New Style J lump seat. with Buggy Top to
fall back take off, making six different ways tho
carriage be used, each perfect in ITSELF and
manufactured by no other concern in the United
States These carriages give the most perfect sais-
,action, as some hundreds of testimonials have at
my office will prove. Cuts of the Jump Seats, sent
by mail to those wishing purchase.
All persons are hereby cautioned againt making or
selling the Kimball Patent Jump Seat without first
purchasing OF me right to do SO, as my inventions
and Patents cover every possible movement to
both seats.
~ -All carriages sold by me are made in my FAC
tory under my own supervision, by the most skillu
workmen, nearly all of whom have been constantly
in my employ for many years. and their work can
not be exceled. All my carriages are warranted and
scld for prices lower than the quality and fin
ished carriages be purchased for at an other es-
tablislment. Please call and examine before pur-
chasing.
C.. p. KIMBALL, Preble st. +
Av,rilO ii d9yu
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Maine Historical Society

THE Animal Meeting of the Maine Historical So
ciety will be held at the Rooms of the Society. in
Eowdoin College, Brunswick, on Thursday, Aug. 8,
1867, at So'cock A. M. J.L.sG II 90 AZ i9L
EDWARD BALLARD Secretary.
RrunaxuicL Iuly "a 12f1-dfl 80 ~
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N. A. FO'5 H11iE, 4 1sof ME '1fs
I eRms:-Eight Dollars a. year in advance.

THE MAINE STATE PRESS, is published at the
same place every THURSDAY morning at $500 year,
Invariably in advance.s
RATES or ADvERTIsINe e-One inch OF space,in
length OF column, constitutes a 'square.
Si.5o per square daily first week % cents per
week after; three insertions, or less, S100; cohthu-
Ing every other day after first week, 5O Genus.
Hall square, three insertions or less 10 ceh's' one
week 8 Oe; so cents per week after.
IInjer head Of .sAMUsEMENTs,' $500 per square
mar week; three insertions or less, S1.5O.
SPECIAL NoTIoRs .25 per square for the hrst M
serton and 25 cents per square for each subsequent
insertion.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAIHE STATE
Pass" (which has large circulation in every par
OF tue State for S1O0 per square for first insertion
and SO cents per square Tor each subsequent neer-
tioD.
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Norway Academy /!

TUITION-Common English, $4.00
Higher English, - 900 Z s
Languages, 500 :.
4 The Classical Department affords Students wish
ing to fit for College every facility for thorough
course in those studies.
A.Teachers Glass will be formed especially adapt
ed to the needs of Students desiring to teach during
the ensuing winter, OF for longer period. N !,
French and German Glasses will be formed each
term. 80 e'f
There will be q Piano in the Music Room of the
Institution for the OF those taking lessons In that
branch.
Is Ample provision for board has been made for a
large number of students.
q tB- Board, Including everything, ,oood, lights,
s1dshing, &C., three dollars per s0eeE. .igtu N (.
Rooms on reasonable terms ior students wishing to
board themselves. 'i' ii'' - ~ tt8
The Bakery and Market render it easy for Stu
dents at long distance from home to board them
selves if they wish. " 'tAt aAi4tli = i'i-.
m Application should be made in person or by letter
to the Principal, to Rev. N Gunnison, to j. A. Den
sison, Esq, or to Freeland Howe, ESQ., at Norway.
N duly 17-eod5w YaR 1lfa3 fFssI egad " 81
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RUHsNEss CARDS.
HANSON BROTHERS,
SIGN and Window Shade Painters,
8 Free 81. Block, Ps

FFCe Se 1sEoSAAs iHcs
sR- Show Cards, Glass Signs, and all kinds Of
Ornamental Painting done in superior manner
The shop will always be found open from A. NJ
10 P NJ. All orders promptly attended to.
august d3m .5T .e-g + .. "a.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-01-11
Lands.

A FARM FOR ALL WHO WISH TO
"A exchange improved farms In Hancock
county, for praire and timber, lan3s 10 CEN
ritle perfect; were selected from 10 TO ll5
years since, when the choicest lands ,were
ofsred-0ood horses would also be taken In
exohange. Call on L. F. Hartwell At Crook
House, Fipdlay, Ohio. = 80
Nov, sQp29-U,
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VALUATION OF PROPERTY.

The total valuation of property
suject to taxation in 1867, as il now
stands on the tax duplicate, is sl,.
LOG, ,20S, ,921 90, o sum on whica the
whole outstanding State debt amounts
only to one per cent. Over thirty.
six and half millions have been
added TO the amount of this valua
tion during the past year, of which,
however more than nine-tents is up
on personal property, the taxes up
on real estate being levied upon csti.
mates, which are subst ntially the
same rs they were at the beginning
of the war. This inequality between
the two classes of property has NO
good foundation, for nothing is more
notorious .han that the value of real
estate has nearly, if not quite kept
pace with the enhancement OF per
sonality. The. Auditors report dis
cusses this subject with care, and
respectfully commend to your atten
tion his suggestions as to the neces
sary remedy. His laborious effort.
to equalize and systematic the valu
alton Of personal property, should b'
credited with no small part Of thu
increase effected in that respect, but
lcgisla ion seems Indispensable tc
correct the inequality to which | have
referred. i heartily agree with him
in urging the necessity Of revision
of all the financial laws of the State
the Inconsistencies and irregularities
of which are wildly set folth in his
report
In connection with the increase oil
the valuation of property, it is sat
isiactory to notice some other facts
in regard to the new start taken by
the State in its progress since the
end of the war, which are furnished
me by the Commissioner of Stats
tics.
The erection of new buildings, in.
cluding dwellings, barns, factories,
mills, churches and school houses
have been more numerous than in any
year for ten years past and the strik
ing contrast with the four preceding
years will be shown by the following
table:
New buildings erected in the year
ending July |. lsGl ................ sos
Now buildings erected In the year
ending July !, 1868. .., ........... G,2T,
New buildings erected in the year
ending July !, 1884 ........... 80. 6,G9.
New buildings erected In the year
ending July |, isGj ....... ........ 6,39
New bu lhings erected In the year
ending July |, 1860. 6..................ll 90
OF this increase, the largest rati'
has been in dwelling houses, which
taken in connection with the othe
fact that European immigration ha'
increased, is decisive proof of thu
growth in population.
Another class of facts, tending t.
the same conclusion, is found in tn
increase of marriages, although thi
| is in part attributable to the return
Of soldiers from the disbanded ar
mics: .....
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WHAT DID lT1-A young lady roturnin
w to her country home after u St, urn OF
II lew months IN New Y r-k. was hardly rec.
ogni7cd by her friends. In the place Of n
rustic, flushed face, she had II soft, ruby ON
plexicn, of almost marble smuohness and
instead oi % she really appeared but H.
She told them plainly she used Hagan's Mag.
noia balm, and would not be without IL. Any
lady can improve her personal appearance
very much by using this article. II can be
ordered nf any druggist fur only so cents.
Saratoga Spring water, sold by all drug
Z SITS,
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I YON'S EXTRACT OF PURE JAMAICA
IL GINGER--For ind igestion, Nausea, Chol.
era Morhus, Sick Headache Heartburn. &C..
where n warming. genial sliniulant is requlr.
ed. Its careful preparation and entire puri
.ty makes IL n cheap and reliable article for
culinary purposes. Sold everywhere, at so
cents per bottle.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Drug
sisis. jeS-ly COW.
Saratoga Spring water, sold by all drug
gists.