The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-09-30
VarietieS.

1T is we'll said by Mr.. George William Cur
tis, in his address we quoted yesterday, that II
the South had triumphed in the late war Rob
ert ToomDs would have fulfilled his threat Of
calling the roll OF bis slaves on Bunker Hill;
and since we have conquered we will call the
roll of freedom on Robert Toombs's planta-
ton.
John Allen doesn't exhort as much as he
did, nor does he fulfil his promise 20 'run
lighter rum and seek religion at odd times"
The principal Spanish organ in New York
city takes offence at the severe things said in
this country about Queen Isabella II there
were any secret about the wickedness and
treachery of Isabella, or if her morals affected
her private relations alone, there might be jus
tice in complaining of these criticisms. But
as her debaucheries are matters of the greatest
IotOriety all over Spain, and the doubts hang
ing over the legitimacy of her children are
grounds of public quarrel concerning the sue
cession to the throne, it would seem to be
hardly possible to ignore her peculiarities.
"A Canadian County Agricultural Society
offers two premiums, of S12 and So, to boys for
the best essays OF practical farming. The idea
is an excellent one.
by chewing bark which he mistook for slip
perry elm. Prentice says he "barked up the
wrong tree"
"A young man in Wyoming Territory
chased party of understanding Indians q
hundred miles and recovered his stock.
"A nurse in Genoa poisoned lady whom
she was attending, in order to secure half a
dozen handkerchiefs promised to her in case Of
the patients death.
1t is now proposed that the British govern
ment shall undertake the express business, in
connection with the letter post and telegraph
business, combining itself. however. only to
small parcels.
A. P. Marble, Esq, graduate of Waterville
College, and formerly successful teacher in
Watervillc, has been chosen Superintendent
of the public schools of Worcester, Mass.
The International Workmens Congress at
Brussels was closed, Sept. 13, by speech from
President Dupont, OF London. An address
from the German branches was read, which
| declares, among other things that a war be-
| tween France and Germany mnst be regarded
| as a civil war, for the profit of Russia. Itcon-
cludes as follows: "The International Associa-
ton calls upon workilgmen to pronounce
against war, to oppose it by all the means in
their power, to refuse to countenance assassin
alton, and to organize Propaganda for the
education of the peor." The delegates assem-
bled in executive session. and adopted the fol.
lowing resolution: "The International Work,
mems Congress recommends workingmen to
abstain from all work in the event of war
breaking out In their respective countries,
The Congress reckons upon the solidarity of
workingmen of all countries for this strike of
the people against war;" :Nurs
in New York, the other day, burglar
| was sent to the State Prison who had already
| passed twenty-three years in that establish
ment. The sad feature of the matter, howev.
er, was that the prisoner had frequently es.
sayed to reform, but had been invariably
bounded out of his honest employment by de-
tectives, who gave information about his past
career, costing him bis situation, The truth
of this statement cannot be questioned, ap6
the fact is disgrace to the detective police
Near Green River City, on the Central
Pacific Railroad, pile OF quarried stone re.
Gently ignited spontaneously, and at last &C.
counts was still burning. 1t is apparently
] sane stone, saturated with petroleum.
A lively game of base bawl was played
here the other day, by a small boy-oceasioned
by his fond parent misplacing switch. Par
ent played well son the base" and small boz
scored "home run"
MIR. Smith, I wish to speak to you pri-
vately. Permit me TO take you apart few
minutes" Smith (whO wasn't the least fright
ened) -"Certainly, sir, if you'll promise to pui
me together again"
1t is announced that NJ. Guixos will con
tribute an article to the forthcoming number
of the Revue des Deux Mondes on the question
of the day, entitled, "France and Prussia Re
sponsible to Europe" 1t is understood that
this important article powerfully enforces the
necessity of peace
John Allen is developing political sspira-
tions. He desires to figure as the wickedess
man in the New York Assembly. 1t 10
thought that bis pecuiisl talents fit him to
shine in that body. ss,...4 5r
"A Chicago clergyman recently married a
couple WHO called on him for that purpose,
and the pair had scarcely gone when q rich
banker rushed into the house, and having
heard the facts, expressed his disgust that his
daughter should have married shat Jelotc. ="
The banker had but just Left when in rushed
wealthy broker, who, on hearing the facts,
expressed his disgust at his sons marrying
"that girl" An even thing all round
The N. Y. Tribune says: Had Audrev
johnson been put out of Office when impeach-
ed, the Camilla butchery-ahd many more
such would never have taken place. The i'm
placable Rebels feel that they have friend in
the Presidential chair, and presume upon that
fact. He upholds them in their outrages and
pardons them If they are ever tried BY Militia
ry Commissions and convicted. They Will
soon learn that it is not safe to do as they now
do when Grant is President"
AT the camp of Chalons, Napoleon recent
ly had the pleasure Of looking upon hundred
and fifty thousand soldiers, thoroughly drilled
in the use of the breech loader, and capable Of
,, being hurled in forty eight hours against any
enemy that may appear. The Emperor de-
clares peaceful intentions, however.