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tering my condition, and that gathering in
formation of current events by Intercourse
with others was Il very unreliable source.
Every one gave acoloring peculiarly his own,
and every one needs read for himself to have
a correct idea of what is going on around
him.
Besides this, my business from dull become
duller, and eventually dullest whilemy neigh
Dor across the way, with no better qualifca-
tions or faculties than myself seemed to be do
inc thriving business. Could it be because
he advertised in the local paper-that which
nobody took the trouble to read? Doubtful
One day met an old friend and customer
whom | had often wondered what had be
come Of him, as we'll as some others of his
neghbors, who were once good paying custo-
mcrs Of mine
Glow sre you ?" said he, giving me his
hand. GLOW do you prosper2 Going down
hill, ch?H
II hope not l replied, with faint smile,
''Well, | see you have stopped advertising.
and supposed ynn had closed ont or smash
ed up; and, Us am usually in It hurry when
| come to town. 90 where they advertise to
do work well and promptly. This is why
have not seen you lately. Good by sir. If
you still in the business, let us see your
card, and know what you are doing"
! began to think better of advertising than
l did before, and on my way home gave the
publishers of the paper a call.
II began to think, my friend,' said |, Il
began in the wrong direction to curtail ex-
penses, and | was indeed, penny wise and
pound foolish when | withdrew my patron
age. Our interests are more intimately con-
neced than | could have believed, until
made the experiment.
Thereupon | was again enrolled on his list
of subscribers and a half column devoted to
my business. And freely confess have no
reason to regret the expenditures. My old
customers and many new ones began to make
their appearance business began to revive,
and ere long l felt warranted in the expedi-
ency of securing an assistant.
My family was gratified at the appearance
of their old friend the newspaper, and | am
resolved that sooner than part with it, | will
give up sale and cigars, which for me would
be quite sacrifice. prize more highly than
ever my newspaper.
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AN INDIAN DUEL,
NV hiNShNN - 49,
From the Helena (MOntana) Herald,

Those who are under the impression that
Indians possess no personal bravery and that
their only prowcss with deadly weapons is
when they hold the vantage ground, either
among themselves or in warfare against the
whites, would have been disabused ofthis i'm
preston could they have witnessed one ofthe
bravest and most thrilling cnactments of a
tragedy, the equal Of which perhaps, has
never taken place within the bounds of Mon
tana. An Indian duel took place near Mr..
Holter's saw-mll. situated on Ten Mile Greek
and about six miles from town, yesterday af-
ternoon, an account of which, As we were
then informed, was published in last evening 5
Herald.
From an eyewitness ofthe bloody affair we
are in possession of further particulars. which
were related to Us as follows;
A few Indians were in a cabin occupied by
some of the employees of the mill, when one
of them displayed his revolver, Mt the same
time expatiating on its merits and his own
extraordinary skill in lis use. This he carri-
ed to such an extent that another brave ofth e
party exclaimed in his native tongue, Ugh,
YOU can't shoot" and denounced him rs a
braggart, at the same time saying that he
could put him to shame at his own game.
Whereupon, native No. proposed o test OF
skill, giving his opponent the advantage Of a
rifle, his tavorite weapon. This was al once
accctled to, and immediately preparations
We're made for duel in their own peculiar
style. BY this time about twenty warriors
had collected, and all repaired short way
from the cabin, where they marked of about
forty feet-the distance that was TO separate
the hostile savages-
During these preparations the doomed war
riors looked upon each other with the most
stoca Indifference, and the crowd waited for
the announcement in silent wonder. When
all was made ready, the opponents took theil
position for the last act standing with then
heels on the mark--back to barl. l.-one re-
volver and the other with his rifle One OF
the natives had been selected to act as second
for both; he took his position a little aside
from the line of fire waved a spear, dcGorat-
ed with paint and feathers, two or three 1imes
above his head gave the terrible war-whoop,
and, on the instant, the duelists wheeled and
fired Both fell--one shot through the brain,
the other pierced to the heart. Thus ended
one Of the most extraordinary and tragic en-
counters that has ever come within our pro-
vince to record.
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MAGDALEN.
BY HARRIET PRESCOTT spoFFoRI

If any woman of us all.
If amy woman of the street,
Before the Lord should pause and fall
And with her long hair wipe his feet
He, whom with yearning hearts we love.
And fain would see with human eyes
Around our living pathway move,
And underneath our daily skies
The maker of the heavens and earth,
The Lord of life, the Lord of death,
In whom the universe had birth,
But breathing of orr breath one breath
If any woman of the street
should kneel, and with the lifted mesh
OF her long tresses wipe his feet,
And with her kisses kiss their flesh
How round that woman would we throne,
How willingly would clasp her hands
Fresh from that touch divine, and long
To gather up the twice-blcst strand.
How eagerly with her would change
Our idle innocence, nor heed
Her shameful memories and strange,
Could we but also claim that deed.
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GREEN MANURING.

Ploughing under green crops for manure has been
found very profitable with soils poor in organic mat
ter The philosophy of its fertizng action may
thus be explained. The green plants decay and
evolve carbonc acd which is absorbed by water.
and the solution of carbonc acid dissolveS minute
portions of mineral matter capable of assimilation
by plants. When deep-rooted plants like clover are
used, considerable proportions of plant-food are
brought up from great Depths and thus add to the
richnessof the surfacesoil. Many plants have been
used in different countries for this purpose, and
among which may be named white mustard, tur-
nips swhte upne, and rape, in addition to the we'll
known Use of clover, rye, and buckwheat
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GENERAL GRANTS REGARD FOR HIS WORD.

! A few weeks ago, General Stephen Me
| Groarty was in the City of Washington to sec
| whether he, as 4 manned soldier who had
voted for Grant would be removed by the lat
ter from the position of Collector of Internal
Revenue which he held in Cincinnati, While
there he made the acquaintance of another
soldier, a Collector in IN interior district in
New Y ork, who had sustained even more in
iuries than himself He had lost both lcos by
a cannon ball below the knees, and hObblcd
around, to use the expression of Mc(Ir0artY
upon trestlc-work. lie was also in the Feder-
al Capital to ascertain whether the mouSino.
and stay at-home politicians would be permit
ted by his old commander to discharge him
from the service Of the Government Thi,
unfortunate vetaran was rich in the possess
ion of a wife and seven children, but had no
worldly goods to support them. He was in
capacitated for work and relied entirely upon
the income of his office for living He had
discharged the duties of Collector with tidcl-
ity, and had given As far as he was aware,
general satisfaction General Mc(roarty, In
company with this old comradc in arms, re
paired to the White House, to see the Prr~i-
dent. The soldier from New York was first
introduced, and made known his business
Grant expressed, in the strongest terms, his
reprobation of any one who would even seek
the place of so severely an injured soldier
ana gave MS word II II was dOnc ne would
pay no attention to it,
General McGrOarty soon afterward saw the
President, and presented his papers of recon-
mendation from leading Republicans in this
city and elsewhere. Among them was let
ter signed by Edwin NJ. Stanton, late Secreta
ry of War, which was to the following effect
There may have been soldiers who have
as good an army record as General McGroal-
ty. There are certainly none who have a hct-
ter
Grant smiled when he received the papers.
stated that McGroartys military record was
well known to him, and that he should not be
disturbed.
Pleased beyond measure at the result OF
their interview with the President, the two
veterans left the White House together and
repaired to their hotel. Relying upon the
word of the President thus given to two
of his soldiers, they entertained no further
fear of 4 dismissal The very next morning
at breakfast the New York Collector wa
Mortified, upon perllsing the city journals, for
in the list of appointments made was that OF
a person to the office which he then filled He
almost tainted away General McGroarty
although his faith was then greatly shaken
in the Presidents promise to him of retention
still entertained favorable hopes But with
in forty-eight hours thereafter, the name OF
Mr.. Pullan went in the Senate as his success
sor, and disguised and indignant, he took the
ears for the West.
The violation of his word upon the part OF
Grant requires little comment at our hands
1t stamps him with personal dishonor. The
dishonor is infinitely enhanced when we con
sider the parties to whom he violated his en-
gagement. [Cincinnati Daily Enquirer
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and destructive tnan Inose of ancient Egypt ;--as
witness The failure of the Frankfort and Shipbuid-
crs Banks in our midst, and the countless Bonds
stolen everywhere.
Ornamental trees in future No.
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HOW TO ADVERTISE.

DR.. Hclmbold, one of the most systematic
and persistent advertisers in this country, who
has made IN immense fortune by the liberal
use OF the newspapers, in recent converse
ton with 4 leading editor gave some interest
ing details of his system of advertiSing which
may be of value to the business men of New
ark. We quote:
"When have funds to spare | invest the
money in extending my name and business.
just as a man does who purchases real estate
OF cultivates 4 farm; and / consider the in
vestment equally good, in every respect. Nor
do l ever tempt to make contracts without
the means to make payments, any more than
q good farmer would think of cultivating his
soil without the funds to pay for cultivation. -
The Doctor, il seems, makes his own con-
tracts, in many cases directly with the editors
or publishers themselves, and in this way
he has obtained q general acquaintance with
the newspaper men throughout the country.
He says:
"With. the proprletors of all the leading
papers and the majority of the others, l en-
Joy personal acquaintance, and to such pa
pers as the New York Herald, Weekly Tri-
bune and Independent, have sometimes paid
from fifteen htndrcd to three MONs0n0 dollars
for the single insertion of an advertisement,
knowing that in such cases the amount of
space occupied, and the Importance of the
transaction, would necesstate an interview
On one occasion, offered the sum of FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS for page in the
New York Herald. The offer was accepted
but afterward declined, on account of press
Of matter, Notwithstanding it was dou6ie The
usual udpe1ttsing rates. This was at the
time Of the fall of Richmond To conclude
always prefer dealing directly with publish
ers. have no fear of accepting their best
rates" Newark Journal
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EFFECTS OF TOBACCO SMOKING ON CHILDREN.
The usage of smoking tobacco by children causes
paleness loss of iesh palptation of the heart, de-
rangement of the digestion, and all the symptoms of
impoverished blood No treatment is etfectual as
long as the habit is continued. The intelligence is
These symptoms disappear where there is no organ
ic lesion, with the discontinuance of the habit In
twenty out of thirty-eght cases observed in
children between nine and fifteen, some or all of
these symptoms were observed. DIR. Z. Ducaisnc
Gazette des HopitalX.
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NEW WAY TO DESTROY STUMPs. Bore with
two-neh auger to the heart of the stump fill the
cavity thus made with suphuric acid, or with crude
oil of petroleum. In the first case the acid becomes
the destructive agent in few months; in the lat
ter, when the stump becomes saturated with the oil.
is fired and viii then burn out to the last parti-
ce, like a candle
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TIE RUSSIAN FAMINE. The foreign mails
bring further particulars of the famine pre-
vailing in the Russian province Of Esthonia,
on the Black Sea. No rain fell from May 23d
to August 18th, 1868, and consequently the
crops were burned up. Now bread cannot be
obtained except for exorbitant prices and the
supplies are very scanty. The wet weather
of the present season has made the roads i'm
passable and no assistance can reach the pco-
pie. Disease has also commenced to attlict
the population. The peasants have congre
gated in large numbers in the villages in hope
Of obtaining food and shelter, and the crowds
in their weakened condition are suffering from
hunger and typhus. Discouraged, and in de-
spair of receiving relief, children are desert
ing their parents, and parents their children,
to wander about the country, begging and
plundering.
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INCIDENCE. If you ask me which is the
real hereditary sin of human nature, do you
imagine shall answer pr Rride s1 Or luxury, or
lence. Who conquers Incidence will conquer
all the rest-indeed, all good principles must
stagnate without activity. Zimmerman.
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Farm, Garden and Household,
CONDUCTED BY PUTNAM SIMONToN.

A,- Our friends who may have communications OBJ
servaons facts, suggestions, anything of interest
m rtaining this department, requested to commu
cate the to DR.. Putnam Simonton Searsport who
VII prepare the same for publication, II of sufficient i'm
lTtance.
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The late Earl of Glasgow was genial fel-
low. During one of his sprees he threw
hotel waiter out of the chamber window and
profanely told the expostulating landlord to
''put him in the billt'
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Gen. Grant usually rides behind two horses
and one cigar.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-26
New York stock and Money Market.

NEW YORK Aug. 25-Evening -Money very easy
to-day and no loans made at over per cent and eX-
ceptions at per cent on Government collaterals
were more frequent. In discounts there was little
doing; rates were noninaly 6 g u per cent. For
was active and excited throughout the afternoon
with frequent fluctuations and considerable excite
the price was run up to 1889, closing at 1885. The
rates paid for carrying to day 81 "a q per cent.
The Sub-Treasury to-day only paid out $50, 730 on
account of bond purchases, and increased the Cali
fornia transfers by $10,0OO,0OO in Gold. The Gov
eminent bond market was strong this afternoon and
advanced after the Treasury awards. The Assistant
Treasurer will tomorrow make regular sinking
furnish the following 415 quotations:-U States
coupon 6's 1881, 1923; do 5-26s 1862, 1926 do 1864
121t do 1865, 1919; do January and July. 1903; do
1861 1905 do 1868, 1901; do 10-40s 1l4s Pacific Cs,
ITO.
Southern State securities were generally firm this
afternoon.
came active and strong. more especially in Wander
bt stocks, runners that the consolidation of the
New York Central and Hudson River would be an
nounced this week. Al the same time there were
large orders to buy from Saralago, which gave color
to the report This started the market on an upward
turn, New York Central rising to 202i and ii udson
River to 1872. Western shares sympathized, and
North Western stock took the lead, selling up to
845 for common and 95s for preferred. Pacific Mail
suddenly became quite lively and advanced to SCI.
There are some vague rumors of a retired CommO-
dore formerly in the direction buying stocks to get
control the Company. There were indications
that the bears were helpug the market up in order
to increase their short line The market closed
settled but firm. The following are $50 street quo
tations:-Western Union Telegraph Co, 37t; Pacific
Harlem, leo; Reading, 955; Michigan Central, 1873;
Lake Shore g. Michigan Southern, 1861; Illinois
Central, 1879; Cleveland & Pttsburg, lO4; Chicago
& North Western, S4s: do preferred 95s; Chicago q
Rock Island, nag; Pittsburg g. Fort Wayne, $50;
Erie, 295.
The balance at the Sub-Treasury to-day is as fol-
lows:-Currency, S9,868, 600; general $91 ,423,00O.
The gross clearances at the Gold Exchange Bank
to-day amounted to $119,96s,oOO
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-26
DOmesrIc Markets.

NEW YoRK Aug. 25-7P. M.-Cotton dull and &c
FIour,sales 1000 bbls.; State and Western opened
dull but closed shade easier; super fine to fancy
State 90 a 20 superfine to choice Western % g
20: Southern dull common to choice 60 q II IS;
California dull ati6 10 a 90. Wheat-rather more
steady and active sales 1856, 900 bush. No. Spring
active sales $4,000 BUSH; new Mixed Western SOC
a 90 for unsound, and 10 q 129 for sound Oats
unsettled opening heavy ana declining but closing
firmer; old Western 60 a &c; new Southern and
Western SO a &c, closing at 63 bid Beef is quiet,
steady and unchanged. Pork is dull and shade
at 80 Is cash; old do 50 50; prime II rs a 2s CO.
Lard steady and quiet; sales 1926 bbs.; steam ren-
dered ~ q 191c; kettle 19l g 1870, Whiskey is
sales 25O hhds.; Muscovado III q 113c. Moasses
quiet. Taow quiet; sales $4,000 TBS at III q PC
Lnseed quiet and steady. Freights to Liverpool are
s. SD f'''' wheat per steamer ''' anu per SAL
CHICAGO, Aug. 25.-Flour dull; Spring extras at
80 90 co. Wheat easier; No. lower; No. at 81
a 324; in the afternoon No. was active and rreg-
ular and held at 81, seller August and 26t bid tor
Sept. Corn firm; No. at So; in the afternoon No.
was firm at size, seller August, and SIC seller
Sept. Oats active and lower; sales at A a 4i3c
cash. Rye easier at Ole. Barley quiet and irmer at
lower; new i 49, Provisions active. Mess Pork
steady at 80 70 cash. Lard nominally 10 "a 19Ic.-
Dry sailed shoulders steady at 1stc; rough sides
Cattle active and firm at % a 90 for fair to extra
Cows and 6 40 a 30 for good to smooth shipping.
Live Hogs quiet at IS q 90 for common and 8 80
"a 8 10 tor good to choice.
CINCINNATI. Aug. 25.-Whiskey In fair demand
at 1 20. Provisions quiet and unchanged and but
little demand.
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25.-Flour dull and unchang-
ed. Wheat SO for No. and 35s for No. 2. Oats
sc for No. 2. Corn dull and unchanged. Rye NOM
inal. Barley dull at 90 q % for fair to prime.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Aug. 25.-COtton quiet; no
stock; Middlngs nominal.y 32c.
AUGUSTA, Aug. -Cotton-Middlings &c.
MOBILE, Aug. 25.-Nothing done in Cotton to-
day.
NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 25.-Cotton--no sales. SU-
gar and Moasses unchanged
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-26


LONDON, Aug. GA new Geographic cable
ON Farley's principle is projected from Ireland
to America.
THE CUBAN QUESTION.
The Paris correspondent of the Times writes
as follows on the Cuban question: 'Most of
the Spanjards are sanguine of preserving Cuba.
There is much disappointment manifested at
there The argument that Cuba is loss, and
not gain to Spain is absurd. Spain is bene-
fitted largely by the productiveness and COM
merce of Cuba" The correspondent thinks
the immediate annexation of Cuba to the Uni
ted States is not desired by the American gov
eminent, but that England and France are not
likely to offer any opposition to the scheme.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE GREAT RACE.
The Harvard and Oxford University crews
were out to-day but only made short trips up
and down the river. The Harvards to-day
have been practising starts. They have deci-
ded to use Elliott's boat for the race.
Walter Brown, who recently arrived here
with Tyler, will assist at the start
Kelley confidently asserts that the Harvards
must win, and thinks the match will be vir-
tually over before the boats reach Hammer
smith Bridge. Brown also declares his belief
that the Americans will come in first.
Tonight the betting stands two to one on
the Oxfords.
The arrangements for preserving order about
the river on the day of the race are all that
could be desired. The commissioners of the
police have detailed 800 men to guard the river
banks during the race.
TIE MATCH BETWEEN BROWN AND RENFoRTH,
The arrangements for the match between
Brown and Renforth have not yet been COM
pleted. Brown declines to row on the TYNE,
finding that river unsuitable, but has no OBJ
lection to the Thames Renforth will proba-
bly, accept Browns challenge to row on the
latter river.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-26

Cask.. 4 81
Naval Stores.
Tar P brl. =. a so a 55e
Pitch &c. Tar)3 rs a.
VII. Pitch -. 475
Kosin a 90 90 1000
Turpentlne gal So a Sc
Oakum,
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-26
The Wool Market.
alDispatch by International Line

tOpcCidlDiSpdtCu NY lhteihd.ioAai LhcsJ
BOSTON, Aug 25.-[Reported for the Press. 1.-The
following is list of prices quoted this afternoon
Domestic-Oho and Pennsylvania pck-lock 90 q
coo; do choice Xxx 81 q SIC; fine X IS q SOC; medi-
UNI As a 50c; coarse 46 a 48c; Michigan extra and
Xxx 4S a SOC; fine AZ q 4Sc; medium A. a 49c; COM
mon AS "a Acc; other Western fine and x 46 q ACC;
medium &c "a 4Sc; common 43 q AGO. pulled extra
40 a soc; superfne 40 a 53c; No. at 25 a 35c;
combing fleece 60 a 65c; California 20 q $50 " fb.
Foreigp Woos-Canada combing TOO 75c; Smyrna
washed % "a 3Dc, ana Inwashed IL q 22c; Buenos
Ayres 26 y SAC; Cape Good Hope 81 q 42c; CHILEAN
% "a soc; Donoski IS a 40; African unwashed is q
ISc % lib. t-...f-s 80
Remarks-There is a steady demand for domestic
and prices without change; medium Xxx grades Of
fleece and combing and deaine selections command
extreme prices There continue to be considerable
inquiry for fine ieeces, but holders are very indiffer
ent about selling this grade of wool at present. as 1t
Is believed that better prices will be realized later in
the season. The New York market for domestic re-
mains quiet and prices are without change OF i'm
portance though the tone is, on the whole, rather
weak. The late failures in the dry goods trade and
manufacturing concerns have impaired confidence
somewhat and rendered that class of business paper
rather difficult OF negotiation, thus restricting opera
tons. Coarse grades, il readily available, would
command full prices. They are scarce and very
much wanted. In Philadelphia there has been a
limited demand for the medium and low grades at
orer prices, but the neI grades, tue other hand
have been freely offered under accommodating sup
plies, and prices are hardly so strong.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-26
Foreign Markets.

LONDON, Aug. 25-Forenoon.- at 93t "a
93s for money.
American securities-United States Zoos, 1862
coupons 81 do do 1865 83i; do do 1867, S2f; do do
1O-4Os 76t; Erie shares 1873; Illinois Central shares
90.
FRANKFORT, Aug. ELECTROMAGNETIC States
5-2ys S8a "a SO.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 25-Forcnoon.m Cotto quiet
sales 5000 bales; Midding uplands l3s az l3Sd; Mid
ding orleans 13E q Id Corn 3las Pork lo5s.
Lard 775s.
LONDON, Aug acknowledgements closed at 9Sf
for money and account. r ms, c,,
s3I do do 1865 old, 49, do do 1867. S2a do Io-4o
rs; Stock market dull Erie shares, l9a; LIMOS
Central, 95i2.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 2I-Evening.-Cottona shaue
easier; Middling upands 135d; Middlng Orleans
l3fd; sales 5000 bales, 1000 bales OF which were
taken for export and speculation. Other artcies
unchanged
| 26s. 30 80 'e'