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The Portland daily press., 1869-05-19

Joseph Bartlett, ESQ, Of the Jeifasse-'.a,
returned on SATURDAY. f-.al ms "Trip TO the
South, where no had been spending the win
ter for the benefit of his health. He does not
think the trip rewarded him with any ''appre-
ciable improvement in health"
The Bangor Wing says Monday forenoon
man named William s. Smith, a teamster, was
run over aud almost instantly killed at the
Maine Central Depot. 1t seems that the noise
of the cars caused the horses to shy, causing
the driver to drop his reins, wnen reaching to
catch them he fell forward under the wheels
which passed over him, crushing IN his breast
and causing his death in about half an hour.
He was about thirty years of age and leaves
widowed mother.
We learn from the Wing that the carriage
and paint shop of Bolton and Carleton. in
Brewer, was destroyed by fire Monday night.
The Wing learns that thatbear is still forae-
ing upon the premises of the farmers in Cliff
ton. One night last week he went into the
barn of Nelson Mclaughlin and killed three
sheep and wounded four others. On Satur-
day night again he entered the same barn and
killed three others. He has in all DESTROYED
fourteen sheep and three hives of bees. The
indications are that he is very large bear, his
track measuring eleven inches in length He
is an eccentric genius, and travels in odd
places. One morning they found traces where
he had stood up on the banking of house
with his fore paws upon the window SILL Six
teen traps are set for him, but he cunningly
passes by on the other side, and he has not vet
been seen.
PIsCATAQUIs COUNTY.
A correspondent informs the Bangor Wing
that Joseph Levensaler of Sebec, was accide
ally killed Thursday afternoon by the falling
of new barn frame that he was helping to
raise. He lived about two hours after being
taken from under the timbers. He leaves a
wife and two small children.
sAaADAHoc COUNTY.
1t was j. P. Morse, one of the Representa-
tives from Bath to the Legislature who gen
erously donated. the sum of $1,000 to the Sol
diers' Orphan Home in that city.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Lubec, in legally called Town Meeting re-
Gently held, voted by large majority not to
pay the accumulation Notes" issued in 1863
We learn from the Machias Union that Mr..
John Young of Columbia Falls, while at work
blowing in the forenoon of May 10, felt unwell
quite suddenly. He went into his house and
died in about half an hour; supposed disease
of the heart.
Two men, hailing from Prescott, were SEN
fenced for sheep stealing, by the Court last
week. Robinson eight months in the County
Jail; Owen a fine of SIS, or five months in Jail.
VIVA. James and John Campbell, of Robbins
ton, plead guilty to the charge of sheep steal
ing, and received sentence of three months in
Jail
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supreme judicial Court.

APRIL TERM-BARRows. j., PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-No. 134-Sarah 81. Morrill,, Admins
tratrix, Rufus Frank and Trustee. A question
whether final settlement between the parties
which it is agreed was made, was meant to cover an
execution only included suit in Court as WELL
Judgment for plaintiff for an amount agreed upon
by the parties.
Vinton. p. r. Hall.
No. I75-Chas. F. n. Montine vs.. Alfred Perkins
ct ais and Trustees. This tried before Judge
Tapley last October and judgment ordered tor plain
tiff. motion for new trial was fled by defend
ants the ground that Montine has since proposed
for consideration, to disclose facts and give
new testimony. The motion goes to the law Court.
Shepley & Strout. Barnes and Bradbury.
No. 212-Saml. S. Wing ct ais. VS.. Charles Cross
man. Trespass against an officer for taking partner
ship property for the private debt of one Of the rm
Judgment for plaintiff for 1884 Defendant ex-
cepts.
F. M. Drew. Orr.
P. Barnes.
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Last night marked an epoch in the musical
history of Portland. For the first time, if we
are not mistaken, an oratorio was given entire
in this city. After continued and careful re-
hearsals, during the last six or eight weeks,
the new Haydn Association appeared before
one of, if not the largest and most appreciative
musical audiences ever collected in Portland.
The stage had been built out with tiers of seats
erected thereon, and arranged so that each tier
was slightly elevated above the one in front,
leaving, however, space in the front of the
centre for the orchestra, which numbered twen-
ty-two pieces-nineteen from the Gernania
Band and three Portland musicians. The So
prani were arranged on the left, facing the
stage, the tenors in the rear of the centre, the
bassi on the right OF the stage in the rear, with
the contralti in 'front.' A long line of gas jets
at the rear of the stage lit up the splendid
chorus of three hundred with great effect.
Precisely at o'clock Kotzschmar lifted his
baton, and from that moment till the end Of
the first part and again from the beginning to
the end of the subsequent parts, the attention
of the vast audience was closely given, and the
only sounds that broke in upon the music
were the applause and the sound of the nine
o'clock bell. We consider this fact remark
able one when we remember the length of time
over two hours-that the performance last
cd, and when we also remember that oratorio
music is not of that character which usually
interests an audience SO large as the one pres
snt, which only the more confirms our opinion
that such musical audience has never been
seen here.
We have heard very high enconiums passed
upon the singers by those who had been fortu-
nate enough to attend the rehearsals, but We
had no idea of the thoroughness of the drill
to which they had been subjected till we heard
them last night. 1.-THE choruses were well rem
dered, and some were particularly noticeable.
"The heavens are telling was splendidly
given, and we merely single that out when all
was SO well done because it is the great feature
of the Oratorio and deserved special mention.
Mrs. Wstherbee was particularly good in
"On Mighty Pens" and her fine voice gave
great effect to the choruses; while Miss Gates
in the duo with Mr.. Whitney, ''By thee with
bliss" and SO -aceful Consort," reseiyed hearty
applause. Messrs. Whitney, Shaw and Thurs
ton sang their different solos very finely, and
the Instrumentation by the Germania Band
was well worthy their high reputation.
Everybody came away delighted, and we
have NJ doubt that just another such an audi
ence will be in attendance tonight We de-
sire to compliment Mr.. Kotzschmar for the in
defatigable efforts he has made to bring the
choruses to perfection, and trust that noao we
shall have a permanent Musical Association
THAT will be pride and credit to Portland. In
connection with the performance we should
mention the elegant libretto got up by F. G..
Rich & Co.. on cream laid paper, with illumi-
mated title-page and capitals.
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Superior Court.

APRIL TERM-GoDDARD, j., PRESIDING.
TUEsDAy.-State VS.. Thomas Parker, appellant
Search and seizure. Verdict, mot guilty.
Webb. O'Donnell.
State vs. John Drost, George Harmon and Leland
s. Richardson. Indictment for assault and battery
upon Slavery, at Standish. On the fifth day of
the term Drost pleaded not guilty. To-day he re-
tracted his plea and pleaded guilty. 1t appearing
that he had already suffered two months imprison-
ment, he was sentenced to ten days Imprisonment.
Richardson was arraigned on the same indictment
and pleaded noIo contendere He was fined So and
one third the costs of this Court.
Webb. Swasey g. Son.
State VS.. Edmund K. Brooks, appellant. Search
and seizure. Verdict, not guilty.
Webb. Williams,
State vs.. Edmund x. Brooks, appellant. This was
a second search and seizure case, The respondent
failing to enter his appeal at tie january term lost
his right, and the judgment of the Municipal Court
was affirmed. He was fined $50 and costs Of both
Courts
Webb. Williams.
Court adjourned to o'clock Wednesday morning.
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Seeds, Bulbs, &c.
SAWYER & WOODFORD,
Ho Il 10 Eoaal GA
No. 119 EacchO3lQe ST..

Have Just received direct from the most relia-
Bile Seedsmen in the country, choice lot of
fresh Flower, Garden and Field Seeds, war;
ranted true to name.
Gladiolas, Dahlias, Tuberose and other bulbs.
Also an extensive assortment Of Fruit
Trees, Shrubs, House and Garden Plants,
horticultural and Garden Tools.
Early Rose, Garnet Chill, Harrison and
other Seed Potatoes.
g., ~ Al orders promptly attended to, and Seeds
a snare Of patronage respectfully solicited.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-19

"SMkMa AT RIEF."-Several prominent
men in the country have gained great credit
TO themselves by bearing with Spartan forth
iude their disappointments in the office-seek-
ing business. What sufficiently emphatic
commentator, then, can be bestowed upon
the Indiana assessor who wrote the following:
-IND., May H. 1869.
SIR: have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your letter of the 9th inst. trans
mittiny the letter of the President of the
United States, suspending me from Office.
regret his Excellency did not extend to me
the delicate courtesy which Judge Reynolds,
of Illinois, manifested when he pronounced
the sentence of the law on a conviction for
murder, by iDquiring of the prisoner when it
would be most agreeable for him to be hung
You will, nevertheless, please to convey to his
Excellency my grateful acknowledgment for
his autograph, which 1 have long desired to
possess. Very respectfully,
j. G. B., Assessor, Sans Capita.
Hon. G. DELANo, Commissioner, Washing
fon d. O.
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DEpARrURn OF OCEAN STEAMERS
IARIN e N EWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.

Tuesday, May Is.
ARRIVED.
Steamer New Brunswick. Winchester, st John
Ns ~ vie EEd s,r G or, Boston %nnS., ..u,
for st John, NIB.
Sch Livonia, Newman Boston. seeking freight.
Sch American Chief, Snow, Boston.
Sch Porto Rico, Wentworth, New York for Bangor
Sch Geo Washington. Blake. Bangor for Boston.
Sch Rising Billow, Thomas Harpsweli
CLEARED.
Brig Martha Berry, Chase. Havana--A Hob
Sch Bigley, tBr) Crane. HarbOrville. Ns-John
Sch ida Hudson, Greeley, Rockland
pYrEL. TO MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.
Ar at Philadelphia 18th. barques Andes, and Sarah
AT at St John, NIB, 18th inst, brig Alice. from
: Ar at New York 18th. Darque Enrique. from Mon
tevideo; Ellen Dyer, Leland, Cardenas.
MEMORANDA. s
Brig Gipsey Queen. OF Portland, Capt York, at
New York from Cardenas. reports. 18th inst lat SO,
Ion II. had Sc gale and stove boat and sustained
Sch Annie Whiting OF Castine, Capt Hutchinson,
at New YORK from Demerara. was struck BY whrl-
wind 10th and lost toresail and jib.
Brig Machias, Whiting, nom Jamaica for N York,
with logwood. got ashore at Sandy cay Bahamas, 80
came Oft BY the assistance OF wreckers and was taken
Nassau, MP, on the 9th.
Key West, May 1T-Brg Omaha, before reported
capszed, was picked up 18th by some pilot boats ON
the Bay and towed in.
Capt Geo A Bickford. OF ship Ellen Soutnard OF
Bath while descending the stage leading to the ship
Theobold. at Savannah 18th inst, slipped and ieii
over board, and was drowned.
DOMESTIC PORTS.
SAN FRANCISCO-Ar 18th inst. ship Ellen Good
spood Preble New YORK; Annie Sise, Robinson, do.
NEW ORLEANS-Ar 18th, barque Woodsde, Ed
nnonda NeWDOrt. IL.
JACKsONVILLE-Ar It'll inst, sch Hyne, Glov-
er, Bath. ~x-
ry Sedgey, from st John, Pr, for Baltimore: scb
Il M Brookings, Douglass. from Mayaguez for do.
Ar 18th. ship Harrisburg, Wiswen, Buenos Ayres,
for orders.
Passed up nth. brig Adelipe Richardson, Wright,
for Baltimore.
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MORE NEaLEcr OF SACRED TH1Ncs-A :

MORE NEGLECT OF SACRED THNGs.-A cor
respondent few days ago called attention to
a certain piece of Vandalism in the Eastern
Cemetery, which was nothing especially start
ling to hear from that locality, since there have
been complaints for a long time of general neg
lect of that old burying ground. Especially
has there been breaking down of tie fences
and a general dissertation of the grounds since
the fire, but in justice it ought to be admitted
that the place has been peculiarly exposed.
We are sorry to hear, as we do to-day, that
the cemetery in the Western part of the city is
also in unusually bad condition. The fence on
the front side, next to the street. is broken down
for many rods, and there is no prospect of its
being restored. There is something particu-
larly sorrowful about these complaints that are
SO generally made and something still more
sorrowtul in the fact that the troubles are not
remedied.
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A JUVENILE RoMANCE.-The Springfield
Republican tells story that is only matched

A JUVENILE RoMANCE.-The Springfield
Republican tells story that is only matched
by Dickens's "Boots at the holly Tree Inn:
Two children who work in one of the Chico
pee factories, Eli Goodro, fifteen years old,
and Louisa Stebbins, fourteen, fell downright
into love so deep that they determined with
an utter contempt of consequences, to go and
get married, as grown folks do. Chicopee
clerks and clergy very sternly refused to grant
marriage certificate or ceremony, whereupon
the decided youth came to this city and OBJ
tanned both. The Palmer Journal says the
civil sanction was obtained from the City
Clerk and the religious from the Rev. DR.
Ide. At all events, they were successful in
their visit, and started for Thorndike, there to
spend the honeymoon until Louisa's parents
should forgive item. They got as far as Palm
er on Wednesday evening, and spent the night
in the depot-certainly very elegant bridal
chamber. But on Thursday morning the pa
rental Stebbinses bore down upon them ere
the Thorndike craft hove in sight, and captur-
ed outward bound adventures. They wanted
to separate the bold babies, but though Louise,
disheartened by the meagre outset of the yoy-
age, was willing to haul off, Eli remarked de-
family that they had been and gone and done
it, and what did they mean to do about it?
Impressed by his view of and by the advice of
a Palmer justice to make the best of it, the
parents relented, and conveyed the precious
pair home, triumphantly happy, But we
shouldn't like to have the responsibility oil
sanctioning this absurd transaction.
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TIM cnApwrcr Housr.-ifbe rranseript 3

THE CHADWICK HOUSE. The Transcript re-
calls the fact that the Chadwick house, which
was SO sadly shattered by the gas explosion of
last Saturday evening, is one of the Oldest
mansions in town. 1t was built in 1895 by Rev.
Samuel Deane, then associate pastor of the
First Parish Church, and was one of the few
houses that survived the destruction of the
town by Mowatt in ITS. The lot originally
contained three acres, extending from Con-
gress street to Back Cove, and was purchased
by Mr.. Deane of Enoch Moody and Arthur
Howell for 5000. The house was originally
two stories high, with hipped roof The al
terations made after the Doctors death greatly
changed its appearance. 1t was long owned
and occupied by the late Samuel Chadwick,
and was recently sold by his heirs to Mr. Ira
P. Harrington for $4,000.
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TROUT POLES, LINES, REELS, Hooks, Flies,
Baskets, and everything in the trout-fshing
line. Also,
Foot Balls, Base Balls, Rubber Balls, &c.
A GOOD CRoQUET tor $3.50 to 500.
CHILDRENs, CARRIAGES, of every description,
direct from the manufacturers.
CHAs. DAY, JR. & Co.,
sN2wmay17 "a Exchange Street.
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COmmERCIAL.
RECEIPTS BY RAILROADS. AND STEAMERS, MAY IS

RECEIPTS BY RAILROADS AND STEAMERS, MAY 49,
GRAND TRUNK RAILwAY-49 bds paper. $50 bbls
-four, corn, do oats, 70 do lumber, 3 do old
ron 60 boxes clothespins 81 rolls leather, 25 wheel
barrows, 10 bdls chair stock potat oes ITO tons
copper ore. cattle, 2s6 pkgs sundres; for ship
ment East-1500 bbls -four, car sundries.
MAINE GENITAL RAILRoAD-10 bdls shovsls, 6
beams yarn, 10 horse rakes 81 wheelbarrows IL cul
tivator 1923 pkgs scythes 100 sides leather I'll pkgs
sundries
PORTLAND g KENNEBEC RAILRoAD-1 car shin
giles, cases oil cloth, horses, car wood, do lum-
her, do ashes, Sc bds ". stock, IS do blinds, 81
doors 10 hides, bdl calf skins. windle necks,
hi molasses 81 mdse $500 tylc 10 pkgs mdse,
80 pkgs household goods, bags waste boxes goods
Is cases boots, bbs potatoes, rs cars freight for
Boston.
STEAMER FOREST CITY, FROM BosToN-3zs bdls
nail rods. 10 bbls vinegar 10 do pork 10 do ale, 81
bds shovels 81 boxes fruit, IS do tn 10 bbs pork,
20 do -four, 10 erces lard 81 bdls skins, 100 pkgs
to order; tor Canada and up country, 120 empty
bbs 80 boxes cans, 81 bales rags, do cotton, 20
casks sand, 100 pkgs to order.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-19

of this church and society will hold their an
nual Fair at the church, commencing this
wednesday, evening and continuing through
Thursday and Friday afternoons and eve
nings. Useful and ornamental articles will be
for sale, also refreshments of all kinds, at reas
enable prices
This evening the fair will open with q
lecture on the subject of Education, by
young man, formerly of the South, but who
has for some time been resident of this city.
Entertainments of a pleasing character will be
provided for each evening, so that all will find
it pleasant way of spending both time and
money.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-19

"THE DEAD LETTER" ENJoINED.-We learn
that an injunction has again been granted, en-
joining the publishers of the ILLUMINATED
WESTERN WORLD from issuing the narrative
or romance called "THE DEAD LETTER." In
which SO much interest has recently been ex-
cited. This action has been taken to suppress
WHAT'S regarded by the parties interested as
an astounding revelation of a Family History.
TheAdefendants, it is presumed, will be heard
from again. may1S ct
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1902.
1917.
1868.

In 1902 the grandfather Of DR.. Tobias introduced
the Venetian Liniment In England 1t was q sue
cess, although the price was guinea bottle. His
late Majesty, William w., used 1t for Chronic Rheu-
matism, and was entirely cured after suffering for
two years. his attending physician being unable to
effect cure, and he wrote letter of thanks which
is now in possession OF my uhc e. in Liverpool. 1
have offered ei00 sterling for the letter, but 1t was
refused. In 1s47 put it out in the United States,
and now, in 1868 the sale is immense. Thousands
of families are never without it. 1t is safe and limo
cent to apply externally and to take internally. For
twentyone years have warranted it to cure the fol-
lowing complaints: Cholera, Diarrhea, Dysentery,
Group, Collie, Cramps, Vomiting and Sea-Sickness.
taken internally; and Chronic Rheumatism, Burns,
Cuts, Bruises, Old Sores, Toothache. Frosted Feet,
Swellngs, Insect stings, and Pains IN Chest Back
and Limbs, externally 1t never fails, fused as di-
rected For Cholera and Dysentery it is certain, If
used when first attacked. No one once trying 1t
will ever bs without it,.
soldby all Druggists and Storekeepers through
out the United States. Depot 10 Park Place, N Y.
Price SOC and 81.
May 7-eod6oowimsN
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-19
United STATES Pensions.

Few persons are aware of the amount of aid
bestowed in the form of pensions for services
rendered in the wars in which the nation has
been involved since the foundation of the gov
eminent.
There are three agencies in the State for the
payment of United States pensions-Portland,
Augusta and Bangor. Army pensions are pay
able semi-annually on the 4th day of March
and September of each year. Navy pensions
are payable semi-annualIy on the first day of
January and July of each year. Payments
not claimed on these days are due and payable
to those dates any time during the following
six months, or at any time within three years
after the same become due, to the date of the
last regular pay day for the amount due at that
time; but if not claimed within three years
after the same has become due the name of
the pensioner is dropped from the roll, and
thereafter application must be made to the
Commissioner of Pensions, at Washington, for
restoration of such pensioners name to the
pension list.
We subjoin statement of the business at
the Portland Agency since the death of Henry
Willis, Esq, late Agent March 16, 1868, to
May 1, 1869, thirteen and a half months:
Whole amount paid. $49G, 3.S4
Amount paid to invalid PEN
soners, examining surgeons.
Office expenses, &c .....:;; 500, o43.5s
Amount paid to widows, chill
dren, dependent fathers,
mothers, brothers and sis
ters. .2s9 41026 $496, 1884
There are about 5000 names of pensioners on
| the roll of this agency, more than nine tenths
of whose pensions were granted on account Of
services in the army, and, therefore, due on the
| 4th day of March and September of each year,
which makes the business at the agency in
those months very urgent, each one desiring
| their case to be attended to first
| In the month of September last there were
% working days. commencing on the 4th; from
that time to the close of the month there were
| over 2400 separate pensions paid, in sums vary
| ing from $12 to $500, but mainly in sums less
than 800, the aggregate payments of the
month amounting to $155, 1851. In the month
of March of this year there were "a working
days, commencing on the 4th; over 1900 eases
were paid before the close OF the month"; dis
bursting the sum of $163 1928; the payments OF
April following amounted to SIG, 52624.
The aggregate payments at the agency for
the year ending April 80, 1862 were 1885,
257.43.
Presuming that the agencies at Augusta and
Bangor disburse sums similar in amount to
those of the agency in this city. it would ap-
pear that the total payments in the State on
account of United States pensions must ex-
coed 81, 100000, which sum, being distributed
in all parts OF the State to parties who, in the
great maiarity of instances are unable to hoard
it, enters at once into circulation and becomes
q part of the active business capital of the
State, thus aiding, not alone those to whom il
is paid in the first in stance, but entering into
immediate circulation, becoming perman emf
element of business prosperity.
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MARRIED..

In this city, May II, Joseph W. Stubs and Miss
Agnes Giggic, both OF Portland.
In Sweden, May ~, by Rev. ID. B. Pyther, j. Per-
ley Barker. Of Portland. and Miss Mary +. Smart,
of Sweden.
In Gray, May ID, by Rev. G. Bean, William H.,
son Of Elder j. Douglass, Of Durham. and Ella H.,
daughter OF Dea. j. Rolfe, OF Raymond.
In Mechanic Falls. April u, John e. Saunders and
Abbie s. Tucker, both OF Poland.
In Gardiner, May s, Albert Allen and Mary Katon,
both oil Pittston.
In Auburn, May 9, Sanders Macomber and Rhoda
Whitney.
In West Wateiville. May 8, @. X. Sawtelle and
Mrs. Elizabeth G. Lewis. - : /
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The Republicans of the Indiana, though act
ing honorably and not violating their pledge
not to take up the 18th amendment before a
certain day, have clearly gained triumph
over the Democracy and the ratification Of the
amendment will be certified to the State De-
partment by the proper officers. The resigna-
ton of the Democratic members of the Senate
did not take effect till after the vote had been
taken, and in the House, though the Demo
Gratis had resigned before the amendment was
reached the speaker ruled in acting upon it a
simple majority would constitute quorum
The ruling of the Speaker was sustained by
the Housa
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-19

PETITION FOR PARDoN.-The petition to the
Governor and Council for the pardon of Hen
riette York, of Yarmouth, who was recently
sentenced to nine months imprisonment in che
county Jail for ooncealing the birth of an lille.
gitimate child, has received the signature of
about five hundred citizens of all classes, with
out any effort being made to obtain signers.-
1t bears the names of divines, honorables, mer-
chants, lawyers and mechanics. 1t will be
presented to Gov. Chamberlain to-day. This
petition was got up by Mr.. Thomas G. Loring