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Pennsylvanische Staats zeitung. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1843-1887, 1868-06-18
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Pennsylvanische Staats zeitung. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1843-1887, 1868-06-18

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18
United stntes District Court.

BEFORE JUDGE FOX.
TUEsDAY.-Milton N. Kicker, who was convicted
early in the term OF making fraudulent claim for
an invalid pension, was to-day sentenced by Judge
Fox to three years imprisonment in the State Prison
John Z. Chase, for himself and crew of brig Mar
tina A. Berry, libellant, VS.. Sails, boat rigging and
chronometer of schooner Isaac Morse Libel for
salvage. The Court decreed that after the costs
deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the Effects
one third OF the remainder be allowed for salvage
and of this third be paid to the brig Martha
A. Berry and owners, and the balance divided be-
tween the captain master and seamen OF said vessel
In the following proportion; four parts to the cap
tain, two parts to each of the two mates, and one
part to each of the seamen.
A j. Giles ct ais VS.. Same. Libel to recover
wages as seamen on board schooner Isaac Morse.
The Judge ruled that the chronometer not belong
ing TO the vessel was not liable tor the wages but
for salvage and ordered that after the costs and
expenses this and the salvage libel deducted
from the proceeds the sale of the property, two
thirds of the remainder should be divided among the
libeants in certain proportion. The total amount
of the claims of hbellants was $500; amount to be
divided $106, or about Athree-ffteenths of theii
claim. j. O'Donnell for bellants in both cases.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18

WHAT OUR SINGERS CAN Do.-While lis
tening to the admirable rendering of the
Prayer of Moses in Egypt by the FIRST Parish
choir last Sabbath evening, the thought occur
I'd to us that we have musical talent enough
in our city, and of the right Sort to perform
the celebrated oratorio from which that prayer
was taken. The music of Moses in Egypt is
dramatic enough to entitle it to the name of a
religious opera. And surely we have vocalists
resident among us who can perform all the
parts of this composition in excellent style.
True, it would require considerable practice to
qualify them for such task, and some in
strumentaliss must be had from other cities
to make up suitable orchestra for a public
performance. We have excellent sophrano,
basso and contralto voices for the solos, Duets
and concerted pieces in this oratorio, and
no obstacles in the way of public perform
ance if our musicians will only take hold of it
in earnest. We are aware that the prepare
ton for public performance of this music
would be attended with some expense and re-
quire considerable time; but we have no
doubt the public would pay it all back and
leave good surplus for the performers. The
music of this oratorio is highly pleasing, and
nothing that our singers could get up would
take so well with the public. We hope these
few suggestions will be needed by our singers
and that they will give us public perform
ance of this celebrated oratorio. They have
the vocal power and all that is lacking is the
will
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LEWISTON, March II, 1868

LEWISTON, March II, 1868.
To the Editor Of the Press,
Winter is striking his white tents and, like
the Arab, stealing silently away. At tn is
everyone rejoices, except the livery stable
man, though the immediate prospect is two
feet of mud and no locomotion. But this is
not the sole prospect there is much besides
mud in the change; hear the poet whose songs
are one millennial prophecy:
'Tn the Spring fuller crimson
Comes upon the Robins breast
In the SpIing the wanton LapwIng
Gets himself another crest;
In the Sprng livlier iris changes
On the Furnished dove;
In the ~pring young mans fancy
Lightly turns to thoughts of love-"
Now is the season when solicitious mothers
should keep double guard over their daugh-
tiers, lest they take into favor very improper
young men.
INAUGURATION OF MAYOR.
Yesterday our new Mayor, Isaac N. Parker
and the other members ofthe new city govern
ment were indicted into office. After the ad
min;stration of the oath and prayer by Rev
Mr.. Steer, the Mayor proceeded to deliver an
address, feictous in style and doubly felcit-
Gus because of the information which it con-
veyed and the exceedingly cheerful tone with
which it was pervaded throughout
The total debt of the city is $175, 231 n.
Available resources $18 910.71. Debt above re-
sources $156, 32I, 06. This could all be paid off
by tax of21-2 per cent. upon our valuation,
which was S., 485,990, one year ago, and is
somewhat larger now. In 1868 when the city
government was established, the debt was
$4,000, and public property amounted to $780,,
900; now the debt is $156,O0O, while the prop
erty owned by the city amounts to $167 ,000
Increase of debt $4,000, of public property
$4,000 And yet there have been all the ex-
penses of the war, all the expenses incident to
a new and growing town: Lewiston has shrk-
ed none of these. With great Justice does
the Mayor declare that the financial condition
of Lewiston compares favoraby with that of
any city in the State.
All the schoolhouses of the city are in adj
mirable condition. During the year two new
ones were built at cost of 81 906, while ST.
ooo were spent in the renovation and enlarge
men' OF the High School building, and the
Grammer School building was completed at
cost OF S63926. The grading and pre paration Of
the lot, winch is perhaps the finest in the CITY,
was very expensive. The building is capable
of accommodating about 700 scho GLARS For
number OF years there will be little need Of
further school accommodation except for pri-
mary purposes The Mayor very Justly saws
that progressive spirit pervades the schools.
1t is advised that brick, or concrete, be used
for sidewalks, instead of plank, as much the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18

st. Louis, Mo-, is to have "Tammany'
Hall, to be opened for campaign purposes by
the Democrats The New Hampshire Democ.
racy belong to the Mozart" wing of the par.
ty. The Maine Democracy belong to neither
"Tammany" nor MOZART" 1t is hard to clas-
sify tn I'm, but we sugges "The Henry Clay
Dean Guards as an appropriate name.
Under the head of the peoples Move
ment," the Buffalo Advertiser says: "Day by
day the demonstration grows stronger that
the movement in favor of Gen. Grant for the
next President comes from the people, and
that it is spontaneous expression which can
not be silenced OF controlled
Thad. Stevens, instead of dying as his
friends feared he was on the point of doing
went to the Capitol on Monday.
If the bill introduced in Congress on Mon
day by Mr.. Pike of this State should pass, the
shipbuilders and owners will have no further
cause to complain of the hostile policy of the
government
The inflatic nists were beaten again in Con
gress, Monday, on Mr.. lngersolrs resolution in
favor of issuing currency enough to increase
the volume of the same to the point where II
was when contraction begun in 1866. The re-
solutions were referred to the Ways and
Means Committee by vote of 80 to IS.
The Boston Posts Washington dispatch has
very pretty cock-and-bull story about a
Radical conspiracy to get Senator Salisbury
drunk ana so keep him from opposing the i'm
peachers in the Senate. If there is any truth
in Washington dispatches the honorable oen-
tleman does not require the intervention NJ
any person whatever to induce him to
partake of "the rosy"
The following were the Office elected at
South Andover on the 9th of March: Modor.
ator, L. R. Hall, Republican: Clerk, Caleb F
Poor, Republican; Selectmen, Assessors, and
overseers of the Poor: Elijah j. Bedell, Re-
publican, George Akers. Republican, Will
liam H. Talbot, Democrat; Treasurer, Frank
Dresser, Democrat; School Committee, Amos
W. Jordon, Republican. Our correspondent
says that all the Republican candidates might
have been elected, had it not been for dissen
sioHs among the Republicans themselves.
The Cincinnati Gazette's Washington cor.
respondent says that Grant settled the mes.
ton of probable delay in the impeacbmen,
trial yesterday. Some one told him Jobnson
was going to ask time to send off to Alasko
and other ends of the earth for witnesses
What's the use of that? said the General. He
can prove anything he wants to by welles
and Randall and McCulloch'."
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"rhe Woman Question:,

HIRAM March To- 1868.
MIR. EDIToR,-A statement is going the
rounds of the press that the Democrats of Hi
ram supported a lady for a member of the
| school committee. 1 am unwilling that any
| person or party shall be ridiculed or censured
for an act of which L was the instigator, and
for which am chiefly responsible. am in
favor of electing ladies to that Office, and ac-
| cordingly voted for lady, aoithout her kaosol-
| edge or consent; several Democrats and several
Republicans voted with me. have reason to
believe that scores of Democrats voted for the
able and popular candidate of the Republicans
| Dr. VIM. III. Smith) and but for my peculiar
notion I should have voted for him myself, as
always vote with the Republican party. I am
| in favor, however, of laying aside politics in
| voting for school committees, and the question
of capability should outweigh the question of
sex, or crinoline.
A few years ago we had large number of
boy school masters, but agents are learning to
appreciate teachers of tact, experience, and
natural qualifications as we'll as book knowl-
edge. Of eleven schools under the care of the
writer the past year, but one was taught by a
male teacher, and by turning to the reports /
find that of forty-Hin schools taught in Hiram
during the past two years, forty-two were
taught by ladies.
Four of our female teachers of the past year
have taught respectively 20, 81, % and 80
schools.
put the question, Why should lady who
has taught thirty schools be considered less
suitable for the Office of school committe than
the undersigned who has taught but taoo or
scores of men who never taught school at all?
Slowly aid with hesitation over the ice of
prejudice comes that unreasonable reosoa,-
''CduSe." But regardless of pants or cripotine
or ridicate, the question remains unanswered
and unanswerable, 1t is not deemed improp-
er for the ladies of Hiram to go with their hus-
bands to the town house to cattle show and
fair, and serve as committees on butter and
cheese, but it is considered unreasonable for
ladies to serve as experimenting school COM
mittee.
General Washington gaze a Lieutenonfs COM
mission to a sooman, for her skill and bravery
in manning battery at the battle of Mon
mouth. He also granted her half pay during
life. 1t is stated in Lincoln's Lives of the
Presidents that "she wore an epaulet, and
everybody called her Captain Molly" And
yet do not read in history that Gen. Wash
ington was ever impeached. Females have
more and better influence than males, and I'M
der their instruction our schools have been
improving for some years. There is less kick
ing and cudgeling, and more attention is Civ
en- to that best of all rules, The Golden Rule
If they are more efficient as teachers is it not
fir to presume that they would excel as COM
mittees?
may add that the town debt of Hiram is
reduced to 49, $685. all of which is to be paid
the present year.
Very respectfully yours,
LLEwELLYN A. WADsWoRTH,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18
4 wi p Cd R u A MI

The latest improvement in Family Dyes, are now
being introduced throughout the country
These colors are all prepared in Liquid form with
very simple directions Tor use, and are made from
the same material used by dying new silk and
wooden goods.
A. large variety O. different shades of color can be
made T ON one bottle by using more or less OF the
Dye Stuff.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18

THE CONCERT TOMORROW EvENING.-The
citizens of Portland are under obligations to
the managers Of the Grand Army of the Re-
public Entertainments, for the great treat that
they have put within our reach to enjoy to-
morrow evening. Those who have heard Ca
milla Urso play the violin, will want to hear
her again, and those who have not heard her,
should certainly improve this opportunity to
hear one of the BEST if not the best violinist in
the world. She will appear OH this occasion
III the magnificent dress that was on exhibit
ton at the great Paris Exposition, and which
was presented to her. The corps of vocalists
who are to support her are well known in this
city for their great talent, and Mr.. Ryder, the
pianist, will be sure to receive the applause
that his wonderful execution on that instru-
mept so richly deserves
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18

GETTYSBURG BArTLEFIELD.-We mentioned
some weeks ago the wonderful plan of the bat
tie of Gettysburg, designed by Col. Bachelor
Of Pennsylvania, and quoted some of the COM
mendations bestowed upon it by Gov. Cham
berlain, Gen. Caldwell, Gen. Ayers and other
well known officers. We have since seen the
plan and find it as as clear as it is accurate. A
personal visit to the field could hardly give SO
vivid conception of the action as may be OBJ
tanned from the plan Mr.. Cotton, the agent
has been very successful here, we are glad to
learn. The delivery of the maps to subscriber;
will begin in day or two.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18

MUNICIPAL ELEcrIoNs.-We have the fol,
lowing additional election returns:
In York Joseph Bragdon Jr, was elected
Moderator by vote of 259 to 248 for the
Democratic candidate. Josiah d. Bragdon,
John A. SWEET and David Moulton were elect
ed Selectmen by 80 majority, and all in oppo-
sition to the regular Democratic ticket
We learn from the Lewiston journal that
at the adjourned meeting in Durham, on Mon.
day, occurred one of the sharpest political
contests that ever took place in this State
At the previous meeting, week before the
Republicans elected the Moderator and Town
Clerk by majority of one each. But last
Monday Nathaniel Deering, Republican, was
elected Selectman on the first ballot by two
majority; on the second ballot George Doug.
lass and Jonathan Haskell, Republicans
were elected by majorities of 8 and 6 respec
lively. The Democrats then gave up the
struggle and the Republicans elected their re.
naming candidates by large maiorites
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18

FOREIGN MINISTERS UNDER WADE.-The
following is the list of foreign ministers which
gossip assigns to the different countries with
which we have diplomatic relations, under the
administration of President Wade:
England-Gen. George Fl. Thomas.
France-Thos. j. Durant, La.
Prussia-James Speed, Ky;
Russia-Morton McMichael, Pa.
Spain-Gen. Daniel E. Sickles, New York
Austria-John Lothrop Motley, Mass.
Brazil-B. Gratz Brown, Mo.
China-Bayard Taylor, New York
Mexico w. Forney, b. G.
Buenos Ayres-Wm. Bross, Ill.
Portugal-Samuel Bowles, Mass.
Beigium-M. Halstead, Ohio.
Holland-John Minor Bolts, Va.
Central America-Charles James. Cal.
Hayti-Wendell Phillips. Mass.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18
Organization of she saco City Govern.


The City Government of Saco was organiz-
ed on Monday last for the year 1868, at City
Hall.
At thirty minutes past ten A. NJ. the Mayor
elect Hon. James Nj. Deering, came in accom-
panied by Hon. Joseph Hobson, ex-Mayor,
his Honor, Judge Tapley and Rev. Jno. II.
Windsor, when prayer was offered by Mr..
Windsor. The oath of Office was administered
to the Mayor and Council elect by Judge Tap
ley. The Mayor then proceeded to deliver the
inaugural address. Subsequently the Common
Council reported that they had organized per-
manently by the choice of Moses j. Haines,
President, and James W. Littlefield Clerk. A
vote was then taken for City Clerk, and Jo-
seph L. Millken was declared elected
The City Council met again according to adj
tournment, at p. M, and elected the follow
ing officers: City Treasurer, Jason w. Beatty;
City Collector, David Tuxbury; City Solicitor,
r. w. Guptill; Assessors, Cornelius Sweetser,
Charles Littleield, Ivory Lord; Overseers OF
the Poor, Nathaniel T. Boothby, Benjamin F
Cole, William N. Perry; Chief Engineer, Owen
B. Chadbourne; LIST Assistant, Dan'l S. Sands
ID Assistant, Joseph f. Deering; Superinten-
ent School Committee, Moses j. Haines; Street
Commissioners, District No. 1, VIM. Fl. Deer
ing; No. 2, George Kicker; No.3, Francis En-
mons; No. 4. Joseph Milliken.
The above are all ''good men and true" and
there is not rebel in the City Government.
TERRIBLE FREsHETs IN THE WEsT.-Dis-
patches received yesterday from the West
show q new phase of the mis4ortunes of this
unlucky wear. From Louisville we have the
following
Advices are received from Lafayette, Ind-
ana, which are startling. A severe rainstorm
is prevailing north of that city. Rivers and
creeks have overlooked their banks, and it is
feared much damage to property will be the
result.
From Lansingburg, New York:
There is terrible freshet here. The acque-
duct at Crescent has been swept away,a carry
ing with it 80 canal boats At Schenectady
bridges also have been carried away, and the
destruction ofproperty is immense. The Hoo
saic Rensallear and Saratoga Railroad bridge
over the Mohawk, near Waterford, has been
destroyed, but the water is now receding.
From Albany:
1t is reported that the whole body of ice for
20 miles south of this city, is in motion. The
Mohawk river ice has not yet passed down.
The ice down at Schenectady was still firm at
noon. Hudson River Railroad is submerged
below Castleton. Trains are sent via Harlem
Railroad. The water at all points along the
New York Central Railroad is very high
Seven trains are now delayed at Palatine
bridge.
From Belville City, c. W:
Ice jags in River Marea gave way last night,
setting tremendous body of ice in notion
The iron bridge was completely wrecked. and
houses and sheds for some distance along the
river were swept away. Portions of the town
vera inundated and men and women were
driven into the street in half naked condi-
tion. The food has been the most serious for
its destruction OF property that has ever been
known here.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18

Observation-Disclosures. Davis, Chapman & Has
kell have removed their jobbing establishment
to the new store in Thompsons block, corner
of Church and Middle streets. They have a
beautiful, large and capacious warehouse fitted
up expressly for the dry goods jobbing bust
ness, and have stocked it with all the desirable
seasonable goods. The basement is occupied
for the domestic goods department., which is
well filled with all styles and qualities of do
mestic goods. The first floor is Tor the general
jobbing business Of woolens, SC. 1t is one of
the neatest establishments in the city, and is
in the neighborhood of several wholesale
houses
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18
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The Democrats require of the members OF
Uuited States Senate that they shall conduct
themselves in the same manner that lurymen
are required to do, while they are trying the
President for high crimes and misdemeanors
At least, they make this requirement of Re
publican Senators. They object to Wade be.
cause be has an interest in the result, and tc
Sumner, Yates and others because they have
expressed an opinion. They affirm that most
of the other Republicans have disqualified
themselves by showing hostility to the Presi
dent on various occasions. Under these cir.
cumstances it is little curious to read that
Hendricks and Buckalew were at the White
House in consultation with the President or
Monday, advising and corsoling him. Pretty
jurymen are these Senators, devising means
for the escape of the criminal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18
The DAILY and blaine state Press

May be obtained at the Periodical Depots OF Fes-
sender Bros, Marquis, Robinson, Colesworthy and
Chisholm Bros, at Boston Depot and the train Of
g. M. Curtis, and at Pc, tland & Rochester Depot.
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At Waterville, of j. s. Carter.
At Gorham of News Agent.
At Bath OFF. O. Shaw.
Agents Wanted-J, L. Iloyd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18


We commence this morning the publication
of Mr.. Lynch's recent speech on the national
finances. The subject is one to which Mr..
Lynch's attention has been especially called by
his position en- the Committee on Banks and
by his tastes and pursuits. We have hereto
fore given some account of his propositions for
a gradual resumption of specie payments and
for the creation of a flexible currency. These
propositions have since been adopted by Sena-
tors Sherman, Henderson and others, and have
recently been mentioned with marked favor
by the Washington Chronicle and other papers
Mr.. Lynch's argument is long; we give only
about third of it this morning; but a less
elaborate treatment would hardly have salts
fed readers who appreciate the importance
and difficulty of the subject.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-03-18
Portland and Vicinity
New Advertisement. ,hi. Day

SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
DR.. Langley's Bitters-Geo. C, Goodwin & Co.
ENTERTAINMENT ooLunn.
Browns Hall-Mr. Murray's Reading.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Malt Extract-W. F. Phillips 8 Co.
Ship Chandler-A. D. Sel henson.
Situation Wanted.
Express Wagon for Sale-Tibbets & Tenney.
Albion House and Dining kooms.
Removal-Davis, Chapman & Haskell.
Cheese, &c.-Randall, emery & Co.
Teoement Wanted,
Paint Shop 10 Lett G. Cummings
Carpet Clelnsing-A. Foster d Co.
Dissolu tion-Bro y II & merrill.
Garments Repaired-A. Foster & ca.
Dye G ,,ors-W. Il. Phillips & Co.