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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-03-17
pEpARruRE or OCEAN STEAMERS
PORT OF PORTLAND.

Tuesday, March Is.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Nova Scotian, (Br) Watts, Liverpoo
9Th INST via Londonderry 9Th, with passengers and
mdse to H & A Allan.
Sch telegraph. Toole, Elizabethport
Sch Ellen Merriman, Hutchinson, Boston, to Chas
Sawyer.
Sch Monticello. Hodgdon. Boothhay.
Sch Olive II Robins IN. Lewis Boothbay.
Sch Arizona Slower. Bootbbay.
CLEARED.
Sch Fair Wind, Smith. New York-Emery q Fox.
Sch Massachusetts,, Remission, RocklaId.
SAILED-Brigs George Amos, Annie Collins, and
others.
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JackSon's .Catarrh Snuff |

JackSOn'S .Catarrh Snuff !
AND TROCHE POWDER.
A DELIGHTFUL AND PLEASANT REMEDY IN
Catarrh, Headache, bad Breath. Hoarse-
mess, Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs,
Deafness, &C.,
And ali disorders resulting from Colds in
Head, Throat and Vocal Organs.
This Remedy does not 6 Dry Up,o a Catarrh but
LOOS ems it; trees the head OF all offensive
matter quickly removing Bad Breath and Headache;
aiiays and soothes and burning heat in Ca
that 1t positively
CURES WITHOUT SNEEZING!
As q roche Powder, is pleasant to the taste,
ana never nauseates; when swallowed, instantly
gives to the Throat and vocal organs -
Delicious Sensation Of Goodness and
Comfort.
Is the Best Voice Tonic in tho world!
Try it! Safe, Reliable and only 81 cents.
Sold by Druggists, or mailed free, address
COOPER, WILSON & CO.,
Proprietors, Philadelphia.
Wholesale Agents for Maine W. W. whipple &
Co., j. W. Perkins g. Co.. W. +. Phillips u Co.,
Portland Retailed by Druggists everywhere.
November 30, 1858. M,W&Sdw6msN
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DEEP SNow.-The depth of the snow in
Canada is shown by the story told by st.
Adams paper of a traveller in the vicinity Of
Three Rivers, whose horse became entangled
in telegraph wire and received injuries from
which it died. The wire was twenty feet
from the ground!
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THE last Sociable of the Spiritualist Associ-
alton will take place at Congress Hall this
evening. Nothing more need be said. For
all those that have attended these parties speak
in the highest terms of their management.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-03-17

The Steam Fire Proof Safe is receiving
among business men ample recognition of its
superiority.
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THO Remove Moth Patches Freckles and Tan from
= tne iace, use PERRy's Molh and Freckle Lotion.
Soid py all druggists Prepared only by Or. b. O.
EOR BLACK WORMS, and Pimples on the face, use
FERRy's Commodore and Pimple Remedy, pre-
pared only by DR. B. @. Perry 40 Bond street. New
Wholesale in Portland by W. f. Phillips q Co., and
"a, H. Hay. mar4d&w3
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Tor Canada and up country, a. bags meal. 10 car
wheels ~ bags wool 20 rolls leather GA dry hides
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Municipal Cour,.

JUDGE KIN6sBURY PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-State vs. James Devne. Breaking
and entering. Ordered to give bonds in the sum of
$1,000 for his appearance before the Superior Court
in May. Committed.
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HAIR very cheap at Smiths. Now is the
time, ladies, to leave your orders.
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IRON for the Blood.
Mandrake for the Liver

THE combination of these two important rama
i dial agents with 6 syrup is one Of the most i'm :
portant medical discoveries Of the age and The
and rapidly increasing sale, without any special e.
fort the part Of the proprietors Is sufficient guar
antee that the remedy Is fully appreciated and re-
commended.
Those who have used it for debility imperfect
6gestiox, dyspepsia &c., have found it an unfailing
remedy.
The Trade supplied on the most liberal terms.
J.. r.. LUNT IL Co.,
fe1s-d10wsH Sole Agents for Maine.
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Notice Book-keeper Wanted in advertise
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ST.. PATRIcKs DAy.-To-day is the Saints
day eff the patron Saint of Ireland The Ro-
mish church has always kept it a festival since
his birth in the year S72. Although he was
not the first to introduce Christianity into ".he
green isle" he has always received the credit
of its general conversion to the faith. The
popular legend attributes to him the Danish
ment of all venomous creatures from Erin by
means of his crosier Or staff, which was kept
with great veneration in Dublin In 1850.
Tonight Father O'Donnell win deliver a Leo.
ture at City Hall, as we mentioned Yesterday,
tor the benefit OF the Cathedral, and all who
would listen to his eloquent words and also
hear some fne singing by the pupils of the
church schools and see some fine tableaux and
comic acting, must be sure and attend.
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TIE ladies connected with the families of
the members of Post No. 2, g. A. R., are re-
queste1 to meet at Grand Army Hall, No. 113
Federal street, this "wednesday afternoon at 8
o'clock for the purpose of assisting in arrange
ments for the coming fair.
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State News.


PENOBSCOT COUNTY.
The city government of Bangor for the pres
emit municipal year was organized on Monday,
and Mayor Thurston delivered his inaugural
address. From it we learn that the permanent
debt of the city is 1928 200, of which 1875 900
becomes due in February next. The city owes
on temporary loan $4,000, which falls due
August 9th next. OF the bends issued to the
Penobscot & Kennebec Railroad Company,
$40 900 was paid during the year. Two hum
bred and fifty thousand dollars of city bonds
have been issued to the e. & N. A. Railway
Company. The assessments laia upon the
stock of the city In the Bangor & Piscataquis
Railroad have been promptly paid. The sales
of liquor at the city agency, the past year,
amounted to $18, 265 80-a decrease from 1867
of $6,S62 81. The net profits were So, 573 80,
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
The city government of Ba9h for the ensu-
ing year. was organized on Monday. From
Mayor Patterns inaugural address we learn
that the city debt at the close of the municipal
year ending March LIST, 1869, was about $500, :
900. The payments made on account of stock
in the Knox & Lincoln Railroad is not in
cluded in the above amount.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Machias River is free of ice. The ice clear
ed March 18th, sixteen days earlier than last
year.
The Machias Union says John Randall was
recently arrested at Calais for burglary. He
was put in the lock up to wait one night pre-
paratory for removal to jail at Machias. John
thought it easier and less expensive to the
county for him to go in another directionl The
officer did not see him gol There is no one to
testify to his departure, yet John next morn
The Sentinel speaks highly of the help af-
g . last week, while "men" stood looking on
idlers!
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2 PAREPA AND HAYDN's "CREATIoN. "a let
Ter from Carl Rosa has just been received in
which he says that his wife will visit our city
and assist in the performance of the Creation
as soon as her health will permit. She is still
suffering from rheumatism in Baltimore, but
hopes areentertained that she will soon be re-
stored to health. In view OF the above facts it
Is desirable that those ladies' and gentlemen
who intend to lend their aid to the perform
ance OF this grand oratorio should meet for or
ganization and rehearsal. The Reception room
in City Hall has been engaged for the purpose,
and all who wish to take part in this musical
exhibition are requested to meet in the Com
mon Council Room this evening, 18th inst, at
half past seven, the Reception room being en-
gagged this evening for ether purposes. We
trust that there will be full attendance.
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SIP ECIAL NOTICES.
Portland Observatory

THE Annual Subscription for signalling Vessels
L at the Portland observatory having expired.
Merchants Ship owners and others interested will
be called on to renew their subscriptions.
Mar lO-3w ENOCH MOODY.
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HIGH ST. CHURcH.-It seems after we left
the parish meeting Monday evening it was vot-
ed to remodel the church, and committee was
chosen to make plans and estimates in detail,
and were required to report in two weeks, to
which time the meeting adjourned
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The following notice was published in the
Portland Press" of 9th inst:
NOTICE TO THE PuBLIc.-A man is now in
this city getting advertisements to 20 on a
mirror to be put up in the Falmouth Hotel,
representing that he is the person who has put
them up in Boston and other cities, showing a
photograph of one in the Parker House. The
idea and design belong to the undersigned,
who have applied for patent. The above per-
son came to our Office in Boston, representing
himself as merchant wishing to advertise on
our mirrors, and so procured a photograph.
and in this underhand manner learned our
manner of doing bushes.
WILLIAMSON, GRRLAcH & Co..
Mirror Manufacturers, 80 Sudbury St., Boston.
Below will be found another card which NAV
be ofinterest to such merchants of Portland as
have favored me with their patronage.
ORvN L. Fox,
10 Lindall St., Rooms & 9, Boston, Mass.
The notice in Portland Press, March 9th,
referring to advertising mirror to beAput up
in Falmouth Hotel, was inserted through a
Misunderstanding and we cheerfully state
that Mr.. o. L. Fox is fully authorized to put
up said mirror and we do hereby withdraw all
charges made in previous notice,
WILLIAMSON, GERLAcH, & Co.
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IMITATION hair goods selling at Smiths, op-
posite the Falmouth and st. Julian.
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Hair Dye Changes
Red, Gray or White Hair, to a Black or
BrOwn
that Nature cannot transcend.
CriStadOrO'S Hair PreServativ0

OIiStduOrOS N ar FrcSerVaVlV0
Mark the particulars in which the superiority of
this preparation consists First it prevents the hair
from falling out; second, it stimulates the vegetative
power Of the roots; third it prevents the formation
OF scurf and dandru; fourth, it imparts wavy curl
to straight hair; fifth, it prevents grayness sixth,
it confers silky ustre every tress; seventh, it
-Asa~-- hair xihla that it lies smoothly in
any required direction; eighth it revres the torpid
vessels of the scalp and stimulates them to repro
duction.
Sold by all Druggists, and applied by all Hair
Dressers. Mandatory No 6s Maiden Lane. Prin-
cipal Depot No Aston House. mr. 1eod &eoM1msN
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B4-Erst Page to-day-Notes by the Way,
a Letter from Europe; Bangor Correspon-
denes; Hints on Maple Sugar Making; varie-
ties. 80
Fourth Page-Loadng as Fine Art, by
Miles O'Reiley; A Story about Prince Meter
mich; How Mr.. Greeley Lost his Hat.
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ANTIQUARIAN SUPPER.-The ladies' of Cum
berland Mills will give an entertainment at
the Vestry OF the New Church in the Village,
this evening, Wednesday, March 18th. The
proceeds will be appropriated to the furnishing
of the church. Friends of the Society are in
vited to attend. Admission 10 cts.
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The Plaster of the "Time," ALL
cocks Porous,

cocks Porous,
In lumbago they act like a charm. In o few hours
aviolent cough is relieved by Plaster applied to
the chest. Many persons believe a cold cannot be
taken while Plaster is worn there; this we DO
know they greatly assist in the cure of neglected
cold, so often the introducer OF consumption.
Cure OF Lesion of the Liver.
A gentleman after severe sickness, had lesion of
the liver. Every quick movement or sudden jar
gave him severe pain, often laying him up for days.
Hence he was unable to follow any occupation with
regularity.
In this condition, he applied over the part affected
an Alcock,s Porous Plaster. At first it seemed to
irritate, so it was taken off. But the marked i'm
provement he experienced afterward gave him cour-
age to try again. and therefore applied another plas-
ter In few days something gave way-'sslipped,''
to use the genteman's own words. There was some
soreness for few days after, then his health was
perfectly restored. Upon being sounded by his ply
stefan the adhesion or lesion found to be gone.
Principal Office, Brandreth House, New York.
H-Sold by all Druggists
mar 6eod&eow1msN
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INSURANCE. Our esteemed fellow citizen,
VIM. II. Foys, Esq, has removed his office
from No. Exchange street to No. 8 Moultsn
street, where he is ready to effect marine and
hre insurance in some of the best companies
in the Union. His facilities for these purposes
have been largely increased, and he is able to
underwrite on hulls, cargoes and freights, and
to insure dwellings, stores, warehouses and
contents, at as low rates as any sound and res
ponsble company will offer. Mr.. Foye has the
agency of the North American Insurance Co.
OF New York, which is one of the best fire Off
ces in the country.
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CfiSt0dOrO Has Ihr0sUn
The Great European Chemists into the
sh sde.
lie has accomplished what they have essayed in
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the subscri-
~ Der has been duly appointed and taken upon
himself the trust OF Administrator OF the Estate OF
ELISHA MERRITT, late of Harpswell,
In the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds the law directs. Al persons having De,
to exhibit the same and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon 70 make payment to
PALMER MERRILL, Admir-.
Harpswel March 2, 1862 wswl1'
Buchanan County bulletin., 1869-04-02

1t occurs to rs that false idea is perva>
ding the minds of some Of our farmers in
referance to sustaining an Agricultural So.
ciety. We as farmers Should increase our
efforts to advance agriculture in our county.
We must admit il IS benefit to all classes
Of society, hence the necessity of forming a
County Agricultural Society. We as farms
ers feel that it is quite as Intellectual an oc-
cupatiol, as Commerce and q great deal
more honest in many cases quite - honor.
able as any Of the professions and great
deal more healthful. Agricultural Societies
are capable Of assisting us 10 our purs uits.
The fact is, farming is in any country the
main stay, and in those societies we come
in contact with men who are capable and
willing to impart instruction.
Agriculture is my hobby, and greatest
pleasure, and my conviction is strong that
if ever Buchanan Co. is to become rich, the
means most certainly will be found in sgri,
culture in pne shape or another. Many Of
us have taken up our residence IN this coun.
ty we have come here but recently, we in.
tend to make living for ourselves and fam,
lies from the cultivation of the soil. In re,
viewing the past with reference to my farm.
ing operations, cn discover in a great
many cases where have missed it. What
we want is the experience Of practical farm
ers and if we form ourselves into an Agri>
cultural Society, we can then obtain the de-
sired information.
A FARwrR.
Buchanan County bulletin., 1869-04-02

tennnces-Dotwilhstandi their frequent
exposure---loudly proclaim the merits o
tLeir medical treatment. They cacf have a
drug store, whsre can be found. ut al ,mes
"quantum suiicit" Of the various eiixirs
Of life.
In the mercantile line there is III old es,
tablishment Of J. II. Palmer, who has lately
added sLrength and merit 10 his own former
powerful name, by the addition Of two good
men as partners with bin.
/ Edmison L. Janson have about compile
ted the sale Of their dry goods, and are now
preparing to open the spring trade with a
full stock Of drugs and groceries.
Locke 4 Wallace are pushing along as
best they know how, 10 secure large trade,
upon the arrival of their spring goods, which
are expected daily. They have the most
commodions store in town, and present ap>
pearances would indicate that they are bound
not 70 be behind with goods nor higher in
prices than their neighbors.
Hildreth & Fellows have also a good
stock, we'll selected, well kept and selling
WELL They are known and highly respects
ed as honest, straight forward dealing men.
Mr.. George Farr represents the hardware
business. His stock Of iron and tin ware
we're selected by himself, and being himself
a workman. knows best what To purchase
1t is a pleasure to deal with him, as he is
one Of the few who can make business
pleasure.
In the different branches Of mechanical
art there are none wanting except Tailor,
but have not time nt present to fu ,her
roam. Ifthis is accepted you may expect
to hear again from
YoUR CscLE JoH4,
Buchanan County bulletin., 1869-04-02
HECoMmENDArOnY;
County

We, undersigned. having carefully examined
. number of "County Maps" Published ty
Messrs. Thompson Evsrts do pronounce them
to be the most perfect Of the kind we have ever
eeen, aud - thess gentlemen propose, in case Of
sufficient encouragement, to publish . similar
map of Buchanan County. Ne, as citizens there
Of, take pleasure in recommending the subject
to the favorable consideration of our
buisness men and business farmers and
taust that the failure to procure a
reliable map Of our Coasty, At this time, will
not Be for lack Of individual support.
The map ~ contcnplatsd. viii exhibit &C.
curatly, all divisions and sab divisions Of land
into farms with owener's names theron, location
Of farm residences and orehasds. school houses.
churches, mills, blseksmith shops. cemeteries,
public roads, streames and springs, Proportions
Of timber and pratris distinctly marked, rail
road 10. Also, reliable nap Of Indepsn dcncc
giving No. Of lot and bloek. nane Of strsct--
this latter being plsdgsd by the Publishers.
providing su@cisut eaeosragsment il received
IL this City 10 j1stifr tAs additional u psuss.
We believs that sasA nap vito il . boder
visws" Of some ofsar Dsss prominsnt bsild.
iugs viii prove sssl bsas1t BY way Of 8 ane
permanent advsrtessueat % the county. saw
nothing of IL vslns q : ossns IL reference and
infcrmstion, and thak th1 psics Of six do,lars
per copy. eonsidersring the tune )ons ysar
and sxpecss incurred in making tn crsonal
sxsminatioas a End susvsys, more liberal and
reasonable than ccuid " sxpsstsd with such
Buchanan County bulletin., 1869-04-02

from its relations 10 private or the public
good. But il may not be vicious 1t may
not be the vice Of iMemperence. Ycu have
to know something more Of a man than that
he has drank Of some Of these dangerous
beverages before You can call him vicious
o.. even sinful msn. It 0sy hare been
but single act--it may have been to fortify
himself against disease cure disease
already ia progress Or have been in suc6
careful moderation that ~hafeucr the NOR.
al quality Of the aee in it, relations it did
not bsve'the guilt Of the personal vice Of in-
tempssance."
How Dies this compare with your s,ate>
meut "He did claim that it was only the
excess Of drinking that made it sim?
You say you have no conflict but with
principles" Buta careful looking to facts,
when giving testimony, is often as impor-
tantas scrupulousness a. to principles. No, to
untrue things, (however mistakenly and .peak
innocently,) is often as important as TO
contend against things which do not exist.
I TRUST shall no, have occasion to recur
to this subject again. was doubtful whelh>
er it was not better to allow you the re-
sponsiblity you had taken Of bringing the
influence Of pulpit to the moral support Of
dram>drinking. On the whole, thought it
better not to be constructively responsible.
Az to any Conflict" personal or other
wise, should be ashamed to entertain the
thought. Undoubtedly your views and
mine on this question do not agree; but
know no reason why this should give ex-
traordinary uneasiness ON either side--espe.
cially as we come to the the same practic-
al conclusion.
Wisbing you prosperity in the new turn
Of your affairs I am very truly yours.
HENRY Mills.
Buchanan County bulletin., 1869-04-02


Ed. BuLLErIS lis there one among your
horse, to show the pleasure OF parading
different. II there is, shonld like to see
him In our quiet village aud compare him
with p,cteuece curiosities heretofore unequal
ed, or even BY living specimen ofthe dodo,
or q yearling ichthyosauraus making is first
clum.y efforts towards amphibious perfec>
,ion. Ipssmnch :, do not believe one
among Us 70 be hobby >horse less there need
be no dididence en- my part in confessing to
having one. ] ia cy. however, that the
height Of my ambition will be reached when
the fact becomes patent that the horse ride
is made after the Will O. the Wisp" pat>
tern. jumping here, there, and everywhere,
capering over every kind Of pasture, and in
measure letting solid, truthful facts, take
the pen as il were at bitt in its mouth, and
attempting TO exemplify its strength by its
truth.
Thus much. Mr.. Editor, ss q preface to
my first local correspondence.
In Winthrop, Is elsewhere, the roads are
muddy and trade and mmerce have now
a resting spell. Owing to tha depressed state
of the grain market. there has not been the
same activity manifested here as there was
last year. Still the grain mus, have an out.
let, and our buyers, among whom the most
prominent are the Messrs. Rich 4 Bros,
Alex. Risk, Calvin l. McGowan have dur.
ing the last winter PAID the highest possible
figures that could % paid and at the same
time save themselves from loss. Since the
last harvest there has been Eve times thai
grain has declined rapidly. At each time
Dame Fortune found our warehouses full
and the Railroad Co. willing to switch in any
number Of empty cars for loading. When
grain increased IL value mot ene>f fourth cars
enough we're 70 Be had. Such has been
their experience. In The last month there
has been more lumber sold from ths yards
here than In any one month heretofore since
their establishment. We have two owned
and managed BY Nr. Chas. Slidell aud Mr..
E. A. Hu6, both men Of known probity and
strict Integrity. In such men ihe nraners
can and do place implicit reliance.
Our town boasts land well il may,) Of two
good, live doclors---H. G. Markham and e.
Chamberiain--who,d during this unplsasant
season Of the yesr, think Il not harsh
treatment to be called from their warm beds
70 alleviate The suffering Of the distressed.
Their own rugged frames aud cheerful coun.
Buchanan County bulletin., 1869-04-02

y f w. --r~a s&A4.
At regular meeting Of Shiloh Lodge
A. F. L. A. N, Winthrop, March 23d the
following Prsanbls and Rssolatiens were
adopted:
WHEREAS It has Leen the Divine will and
pleasure of our grand Master, the Supreme
Architect Of the universe TO remove our
brother Lemuel G. Griffith, BY death from
our midst and whareas, our brother had SO
lcng eudeared himself to US by his virtues,
therefore b it, As9r
Resolced That while we humbly bow to
the Divine will. We deeply deplore bis los
- . crcd.tab!e member Of our Fraternity,
And - promising citizen of our communi>
ty and 81
Rssstsed That we hereby tender our sin>
core aud heartfelt sympathy and condolences
TO his friends and family, more esp cially
bis bereaved and sorroving widow in this
the darkest hour Of her life, believing that
his purity Of life and conduct win gain for
him admission TO the Celestial Lodge above
where the Supreme ruler of the universe
presides, aud finally
Rssolesd That copy Of these resolutions
be transmitted to Mrs Griffith as 4 token Of
our sincerity also \ copy to each Of the eoua-
ty papers and the Evergreen for publication