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established the principal OF efficiency as the
1rst TEST TO be applied in all cases, AS his
department requires peculiarly skilled talent.
the possession OF which can only be demon,
strated after thorough investigation. he has
declined to appoint any new men to LEADING
positions, but fill such as may become vacant
by worthy promotion, and put the new an
pointees in the subordinate positions and let
them work their way up. A good story Is
told of a certain member of Congress, who
waited on the Commissioner and introduced
constituent, who presented his application
for the position OF "Exam-a-ner OF Patents" I"
The member indorsed his friend as an en-
inently fit man for the position. The faulty
orthography did not PROPOSES the Commis-
sioner, neither did the rather uncultured ap-
pearance of the applicant. But the former
thought that possibly within that rough ex-
terror might exist some peculiar development
of transcendent genius, so he subjected him
to brief examination: Ever study me-
chanics ?v "No.D "Ever investigate any par
ticular branch OF mechanical science" "No."
"Ever invent atything?" mo-" "Then you
have no practical knowlege OF any branch OF
mechanics or science necessary for this pecu-
liar class of duties ?" "No; but I think I could
learn in little ,0hilep This, am told, was
an actual incident.
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A QUEER DEBATE.-The Wallis Club in
London, composed of deaf and dumb men
only, has debated number of important
questions during its third session, just termi-
mated. Among the subjects discussed were
the following: "The Irish Church." (which
party is most worthy of the confidence of the
country-the Conservative or the Liberal?'
"The best way to enjoy life." "The new
Chief Commissioner of Police-ought not an
officer of the army to be appointed IN the
late Sir Richard Mayne's place% "Was the
late Abyssinian war justifables" "That early
marriages are injurious to society, and should
be prevented by law" "The Siamese Twins
would surgical operation be fatal to them
both ?" "Should deaf and dumb children as
sociate with hearing children at school?n and
'Woman Suffrage" Reading over the min
utes of the debates we find the arguments
pro and con wonderfully well expressed. AT
the closing dinner all the loyal and patriotic
toasts were given, as well as the toast of the
evening-"Success to the Wallis Club"
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AN APPLICANT For OFFIcE-A Correspon-
dent of the New York Times commends the
new Commissioner of Patents. He says:
Ifall l hear about the new Commissioner OF
Patents be true, the public service has
achieved a valuable officer, and the politicians
have Acaught Tartar" He has the adyan-
taoe of thorough practical knowlege of the
neculiar duties of the Office, and can therefore
indoe at once of its necessities and the degree
Of efficiency which its machinery requires.
1t is said that he has declined to submit to
the dictation of political influence in making
removals and appointments, and that he has
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-05-13
LU M B Il R ,

HACKMETACK SHIP KNEES.
At23O Commercial St., Head Browns
Wharf.
D. W. BROWN, GEORGE F. FOSTER.
Portland, April ], 1862 diff
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COp0rt7se9.s7eip Notice.

"E, the undersigned, have this day formed CO.
w partnership under the firm name of d. W.
Brown q Co., Tor the purpose of wholesaeng and
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B6LIiGrd Tables for Sale.

E'oh SALE-Eight good Billiard Tables-thres
J7.u a nearly new. Can be seen at Mechanics, Han.
sar De sela very low 1t applied for soen For fur-
Aiss'i 81 COMMERCIAL sTRRRT.
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Dis olu

THE firm Of CROSMAN & CO. is this day dis
The business will be conducted under the name and
style OF Crosman & Co, and either of the late part
ners is authorized to make settlement of debts and
demands.
CHARLES f. CROSMAN,
j. w. G. MORRISON.
Mar 20. mr27dtf
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THE DAILY PRESS
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

We invite the attention of both City and
Country readers to the following list of Port
land BUSINESS HOUSES, which are among
the most reliable establishments in the City.
Advertising Agency.
ATWELL & CO., 174 Middle Street.
Agricultural Implements & Seeds.
SAWYER q wOoDFORD, No. 119 Exchange St.
AuctiOneers.
G. W. HOLMES, No. 800 Congress Street.
r. X. HUNT, No. 316 Congress Street.
Agency for Patents.
HAYDEN, MCCLELLAN & CO.. 2s3B Congress st.
Agents for Patentees and Man.
ufacturers.
PERKINS & GERRISH, No. $50 Congress Street.
Agency for Sewing Machines.
CHAPLIN & EATON, sS Exchange St., (wEED)
W. s. DYER. 1853 Middle St., over H. H. Hays.
Bakers.
W. @. COBB, No. l2 Pearl Street.
JOHN B. MASTERToN, % Anderson Street.
Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers.
j. W. BOUCHER & CO, No. s5s Congress Street
CALEB s. SMALL, No. Casco st.( One price for all)
NJ. e. wILBAND, Cor. Congress and Mountiortst SITS
=
Boots and SIlOes-Gents Custom Work
WALTER BERRY, No. 81 Federal Street.
Booksellers and StatiOnerS.
HoYT & FoGG, ss7 Con. Street. (Sab. School Goods
BOOk-Binders.
SMALL & SHACKFORD, No. So Exchange Street.
Bonnet and Hat BIeachery.
II. E. UNDERWOOD, No. 31O3 Congress Street.
Brush Manufacturers.
D. WHITE & SON, No. Market Square.
Cabinet Furniture Manufacturers.
THEo. JOHNSON & CO., No. 1sB Union Street.
Cabinet Maker.
G. H. BLAKE, Manufacturer Of Cc6Sps and Sho,c-
Cases. 10 Cross ST. and cor. Temple and Middle sts.
M. N. BURNS, 1871 Market Square. (SHow CASES.
S. S. RICH & SON, 1873 Exchange st. (coFFINs.r
Carpenters and Builders.
j. M. DOLLEY, No. II Union Street.
WHITNEY g MEANS, Pearl St,opposite the Park.
Counsellor at Law.
A. MERRILL, No. 81 Middle Street.
Corn. Flour and Groceries.
FREEMAN g. KICKER, 80 Portland St, cor. Green.
Clothing and Furnishing Goods.
o. HAWKES. & CO., 2s2 Cong. st. Boys Czothing
LEWIS & LEWIS, No. 17s Fore Street.
A. M. SMITH, Cor. Middle and Temple Streets.
CIOthiers and TaiIOrs.
E. LEvEEN & CO., No. 2s Market Square.
JOSEPH LEVY, No. 1O1 Fe1eral Street.
NJ H. REDDY, No. 1881 Federal Street.
Cement Drain Pipe, &c.
j. W. STOCKWELL & CO., 2s g. 1853 Danforth st.
Confectionery.
L. BRADFORD, No. 1872 Exchange Street.
Dye House.
+. SYMONDS, India ST., (the only one in Portland
Dentists.
DRS. EVANS & STRoUT, Clapp Block, Con. St.
JOSIAH HEALD, No. 105 Middle Street.
| PIERCE 8 FERNALD. No. 17s Middle Street.
DIR. W. R. JOHNSON, No. 1871 Free Street.
Druggist and Ap0fhecary.
n H. HI HIhIa, corner Cumberland ais Hx-s3ie sts.
CHAS. HI. MARK, Congress, corner of North St.
JOHN A. MONTGOMERY, No. 143 Congress St.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-14
ClOvwers and Their Mission.

A hanging plant at a window is sign
of gentleness and grace inside. No bad
people hang plants in their windows.
Beauty never assimilates with badness.
No evil spirit can 60 through a window
where there is flower. They AVOID
flowers as Satan does the form of the
cross. Show me the poorest hovel with
plant in its window, and will show you,
inside of that hovel, goodness and gentle
ness, although clad in the rags of poverty.
| have seen, in my walk about town, per-
haps in the fourth or fifth story of some
mercantile building, a little plant set out
upon the high window ledge. Ialways
stop and say good morning to the plant
and its owner. came very near hugging
horse the other day on Clark street. He
was attached to buggy and standing
near the sidewalk. In front of him was
cart laden with flowers, into which the
horse would bury his head, smiling the
odors without injuring a plant or disturb
ing petal. And, as 1 stopped and said
to the horse "Good morning, my dear fell
low, / wish you had human soul in
you, so that we could talk to each other"
wondered if he and the flowers did not
talk together in their own sort of way. I
would trust that dumb brute where
wouldn't trust a man who is not fond of
flowers. l believe they have the most
graceful Offices in the economy of nature.
l do not believe the smallest violet which
blossoms in the wood, or the tiniest flower
which grows en- the most distant prairie,
was made without purpose, by Him who
used them more than all else in His teach
ings to man. They 60 with US from the
cradle to the grave. They brighten and
bless the sick room. They crown the
marriage feast. They accompany US to
the long rest, and they blossom over us
when we are gone. Their breath is mag
ical. The perfume of rose will recall a
long buried memory you had supposed to
be dead forever. A little anomony you
stumble upon in the woods will set in mo>
ton train of thought carrying you back
to scenes you had forgotten. A withered
rose leaf, or pressed bud, is connect
ing link which makes life more beautiful,
recalling the "tender grace of day that
is dead."-Erch.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-14
A Princess I'm a Beer saloon.

tLe NeW orleans
Some years since the daughter of Prince
Henry, of Reuss Greiz, small German
principality in the middle Of Germany,
became deeply attached to young sub
altern who commanded the annual con-
tingent furnished the army of the king Of
Prussia. OF course, all thought of mar
rying him with the consent of the prince
was out of the question but it was
arranged that the young lieutenant should
resign his position in the army, and to-
gether they would escape to the United
States. Embarking at Antwerp, they
came to New York and were married
there. But being young and without ex-
perience in the ways of the world, their
little means were soon exhausted, and
they found themselves in strange land,
friendess and in poverty.
They were afraid to communicate with
any of their countrymen, lest the circum-
stances Of their flight should become
known, and themselves arrested. Unac-
quanted with our laws, and supposing
that the authority Of their pretty prince
was rs potent here as among the grain
fields of their native land, they sought OBJ
scurity and shrunk from their names and
station being blazoned abroad. At last,
pushed to the extreme of poverty, the
husband, who was an excellent musician.
obtained situation in the orchestra at
Nible's garden, but learning that inqui-
ries had been made by the Prussian con-
sui of their presence in the city, he threw
up his engagement and came south, and
in the summer of 1867 fell victim to the
yellow fever. His wife was now left alone,
and, reduced to the extreme verge of pow
erty, applied and obtained situation in
beer saloon in this city, where she now is.
1t is strange episode in real life, but a
true one, and exhibits, as no moralist
could describe, the vicissitudes Of fortune.
She is now perhaps 25 years of age; small
in stature, with an elegant symmetrical
figure, and face decidedly pretty. Her
face is shaded with light brown curls, and
her manners and conversation evince one
accustomed to good society. She displays
good deal Of reluctance in talking to
strangers, but once interested in conversa-
ton she becomes animated and engaging.
She seems to feel her questionable posi-.
ton very sensibly, and the slightest allu-
sion as to what she was, and is now, il
sufficient to provoke her to tears.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-14

Bad.
When l was sixteen, fell in love-
There was nothing remarkable in that for
most young men Of that age do the same
thing But what am going to tell you,
is how my courtship terminated. 1t was
at party saw Sallie B, who was
one of the sweetest girls in Ticktown: and !,
| tell you she looked sweet in her white
ball dress, with her hair falling loosely
over her shoulders.
l got an introduction, danced with her
once, twice, thrice, and l was just the
happiest man in all Ticktown.
Well, at last the party broke up but l
had an invitation to call on Miss B.
That was all wanted, and l didn't sleep
much before Sunday evening-for that
was the time fixed to CALL
called, saw Miss Sallie to church, saw
her home and when left had a pressing
invitation to call again, and did not for
get it, assure you.
At the end of month l was completely
gone. At last l resolved to ''pop the
question: and fixed on my next visit for
the time, studied "Courtship Made Easy
thoroughly, and concluded l was ready
| for the task.
The time arrived. Here was sitting
| by the side of my beloved with my arm
around her waist took her hand in
mine, and screwed up my courage to say,
Dear Sallie, do you love me p
She made no answer, but her eyes were
cast down, and l hoped-yes, was GER
tain, she loved me. put both my arms
around her neck, ard pressed one, two,
three kisses on her rosy lips. She did not
resist, but raised her head, and said:
You're almost as bad as Sam Sim
! MONS"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-14
A few Maxims for Young Girls.

Never make your appearance in the
morning without having first bathed, if
only with sponge and quart of water,
brushed and arranged your hair, and
dressed yourself completely.
Keep your clothing, especially your un-
derclothing, in perfect order. Never let
pins do duty as buttons, or strings take
the place of proper bands.
Examine every garment when it comes
from the wash, and, if necessary, mend it
with neatness, and precision. Do not
sew up the holes in your stockings, as we
have seen some careless, untidy girls d., !;
but take in broad margin round the hole,
be it small or large, with fine darning-
needle and darning-cotton, and cover the
fracture with an interlaced stitch, so close
AS to be as strong as the body of the stock
ing and fine enough to be ornamental.
Stockings mended in this way need
darning but very times in the course of
their existence.
Never carry coarse embroidered or laced
handkerchiefs. Fine, plain ones are more
lady-like.
Avoid opeu-worked stockings and very
fancy slippers. Fine, plain, white hose
and black kid slippers, with only strap
or rosette in front, are more becoming.
Train yourself to some useful occupa-
ton. Remember it is wicked to waste
time, and nothing gives such an impress
sion of vanity and absolute Stiffness as a
habit of idling and never having any.
thing to do.
If you are in your fathers house, take
some department of household labor upon
yourself, and part oc the sewing, and
make it your business to attend to to it.
do not let q call from this idle girl or a
visit from that, or an invitation from the
other, interfere with the performance OF
your duty.
Let your pleasures come in as the recre.
alton, not as the business of your life.
If you want to marry, do not court or
try to attract the attention of gentlemen. A
little wholesome Indifference, real or as,
sumed, will be much more likely to &C,
complish the object. Consider, morever,
that it is better to be woman than a
wife, and do not degrade your sex by
making your whole existence turn on the
pivot of matrimony.
If you can, cultivate to perfection some
art by which you can gain an Independent,
livelihood. Do it whether there is neces,
sity for it or not. Do it quietly, if you
will, hut do it. There is no telling when
or under what circumstance you may need
it, Demorest.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-14

SHARES IN NATIONAL BANKS TAXABLE
IN THIS SrATE.-The Supreme Court, now
in session at Des Moines, has just render
ed decisions in cases from this Judicia,
Dist-ict--and also from Judge Rothrock's
District--reversing the decision Of Judge
Rothrock that shares in National Banks
were not tarable, and affirming the decis-
ion of Judge Richman that such shares
acre taxable. These decisions will largely
increase the sum total of the taxable pro o.
erty in the Stute.-Journal
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-14
A Strange Accum ulation.

n strange AcCumuA0tlOns
Thomas Dick puts the boarding Of
wealth in this striking way: Suppose a
man could lay up stock Of clothes anu
provisions sufficient to last him for 800
years what would it avail him since he
can live, at most, but seventy or one huns
dred years? Suppose he had laid up in
store house 10000 pairs Of shoes, to
what end would it serve, if he could make
use, during his whole life, of only the one
hundredth part Of them He would be in
the same condition as a man who had one
hundred dishes placed before him at din
ner, but he could only partake of one; or
Of person who had one hundred man
sions purchased for his residence, but he
could occupy only one.
How ridiculous it would appear if all
that could be said Of man while he lived
was simply this: That his whole life was
occupied in collecting and laying up, in a
storehouse, sixty thousand mahogany
chairs which were never intended to be
used for the furniture Of apartments. or
$4,000 pairs of trowsers which were never
intended to be worn. And where is the
difference in point of nationality and util,
ity, between such absurd practices and
boarding thousands of guineas and bank
notes, which are never brought forth for
the benefit of mankind. There is no con-
duct connected with the pursuits of human
beings, that appsars more absurd and
wicked than such practices (howeyer com
mon) if examined by the dictates Of rea-
son and the word Of God.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-14

An authcress, of some celebrity in her
day, once asked DR.. johnson to give an
opinisn upon work she was just about
to publish, observing: 'Ifit will not do,
! beg you will tell me so, as have other
irons in the fire; and should you think
this is not likely to succeed, l can bring
out something else." The doctor, having
turned over several pages Of the work
returned it. with the following laconic OBJ
servation: "Madam, would advise you
to put this where your irons are"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-14

Freddy is little one Of seven year
growth, and the son Of minister, who,
with his wife has just arrived at Il new
field of labor. Bearing his mother say to
his father that she had been deceived by
h 9 saying the parsonage was three story
building. when in fact, it was only two,
he said: "Ma," "well Freddy?" "The
kitchen is one" "Yes," This floor is
two, and tho story that Pa told is three"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-14
VOLUME XIII---No. 43.

"Governor, what kind of wheat is
that?" said one of two gentlemen who
were riding past field of grain.
"That isn't wheat-it's rye" said the
Governor.
An old farmer in the fence-corner called
out: "You are the first donkey I've ever
seen who didn't know oats from rye"
Don't quarrel with the court. You
wod't get much business if you are accus-
toned to quarrel with the court. Respect
the opinions Of others.
Some lawyers think an elegant speech
is the most convincing before jury. A
strange mistake. The old plow team in
rope harness may beat the racer in silver
plated harness.
Study the facts and the law applicable.
Present arguments. Don't use pretty
words. Don't be carried away with the
idea that you are born orator.
Jurymen like to hear good speech, but
they like to have you quit when you
are done.
Do not be tricky. Some think it ad>
vantageous to play sharp, so as to make
money. Common sense never dictates
this course. You may make little mon
ey, but you will be Stunned by all the
members of your profession.
Above all other reasons, be straightfor-
ward and honest, for it is right!
Keep clear mind and sound con-
stitution. To do this, avoid all strong
drink. And lay down book as soon as
you cannot understand it. Always be
prompt in your engagements-never be a
minute late.
Some of you are probably poor. hope
you all are. Necessity leads to action.
You need not fail. If you do not sue
ceed, don't lay it to bad luck. Lawyers
make their own luck. If you fail, it is
because you have misjudged your posi-
ton.
1t is the indomitable II can" that wins.
Don't wait for things to turn up. Go oright
around and turn them upl
mo loafng allowed" There is NJ
room anywhere in the world for loafers.
Become one, and you W II get rusty. The
dry rot is bad disease, whether it be po-
tatoes or young men.
In the battle of life begin where your
father did Go to work Don't sponge
your living from your father.
Nature never made loafer, and never
will.
Gentlemen, you soon 90 from us as the
first law class from the University.
We have watched your course with in
tefest, and will follow you with no les
interest. Do not fold your arms and rely
on your diplomas. If you do, you will
soon 90 down unhonored, and unknown,
uncared for. forgotten.
Go with that class who never despair /!
Have as your counsellors those who are
of the highest morality. Keep away from
pettifoggers. Say chat your vessel shall
ride safely. come at last into port, and
when your bark of life goes down, your
names shall be remembered and your
works will live after you.
That you may do this is my parting
wish. Applause.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-14
RUINS OF A CHURCH.


Thou art.crumbiing to the dust, old pile,
Thou art hastening to thy fall,
And round thee in thy Loneliness
CIinps the ivy to thy wall.
tn. worshipers are scattered now,
who met before thy shrine,
And silence reigns where anthems roso,
In days Of Auld Lang Syue.
And sadly sighs the wandering wind.
Where oft in years gone by,
Prayer rose from many heart to Him,
Nest Highest of the High.
The tramp of many . busy foot,
> Which sought thy aisles is DER,
And many q weary heart around,
IL stilpd for ever more.
How doth ambitious hopes take wing,
How droops the spirit now;
We hear the distant city's din;
Tho istd are mute below.
The sun which shone upon their paths,
Now gilds their lowly graves:
Tho xephyrs which once fann'd the brow,
The grass above them waves.
OF could We call the many back,
Who've Sather'd here In vain;
who,ye careless rnv'd where we do now,
Who'll never meet again
How would our worry souls be stirr'd,
To meet the earnest gaze
OF the lovely and the beautiful,
The lights of other days!
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-14

The Pottsville (Pa.) Standard says
apropos Of the coming democratic State
convention: "The democracy of Lancas-
ter county, held their convention at Ian
caster, on Wednesday, and passed reso>
luton highly laudatory Of Gen, Hancock.
Gives us Hancock for our standa,d- bearer,
and we will have a sweeping democratic
victory from the Delaware ~ LaAe Erie.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-14

There is no end to the uses to which
velocipedes are put. In the circus at
Mines, the picadors appeared the other
day mounted on velocipedes instead of
horses, and displayed such skill in the
management of their iron steed that the
astounded bull was unable to dismount .
single one Of them.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-14

A brute of husband who had sneaked
of alone to the Peace Jubilee, softened by
the glorious music, sent the following tel
egram to his wife in tho country: "Noth-
ing like it in lifetime. Will make any
sacrifice to have you here Thursday.
Come by express train"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-14

An exploring expedition is now sur
veying the mountains of Chanchamsyo,
in Peru, with view of discovering a
route for railroad to connect the wat
ars of the Amazon With the Pacific
An Illinois agric a,turist grows rosea
On apple trees.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-14
From the Sunday Tin es.l
JUST ONCE NOR e.
nj NELLIE G. HASTINGS.

nj NELLIE G. HASTINGS.
Only one crushed white flower,
And the soiled glove I wore;
Ahl for that feverish hour
Just once more!
Ali for the sweep and ehiver
OF the mad music's strain!
All, for the pulses quiver
Once again
Ahi'for the arms hat held me,
For one wild hour lived DER
All, for his lips TO kiss me,
Just once morei
Hands that must lightly sever
Or e'er the night be done;
One heart to love forever
Only one!
All for the dream and passion
No dream can e'er restore
All, for Loves old, old fashion,
just once more!