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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-20
Thrilling Adventure Of Two Country
men in New York.

few evenings since two rustics,
who had made their first visit to the
metropolis. and had very naturally put
up at the Astor House, were examining
the hotel with surprise and delight.
They were up stairs-looking into the
breakfast aud dinner rooms. the par
lors. the Office, the saloon, the barber
shop, and had many words Of commend
alton for each. At last, wandering
along the corridors. one of them espied
the elevator, the doors OF which were
open.
Look here. joe" said he TO his
friend. This Is a nice little room, but
there's no bed in it. wonder what
it for:"
Joe : curiosity was aroused. SO he
stepped into the elevator. and he and
his companion sat down on one of the
cushioned seats. This is nice re-
marked Joe, '.but don, see exactly
what it's for. d. YOU. Phil:"
While they were trying to find on
what the nice little room was intende,lt
Tor, they saw to their astonishment t
AMI terror that it was going up.
Halo :" cried loe what the devil
does this mean. lt'- runnin' away,
Bill. Whoa Whoa , Whoa :"
stop her, stop her screamed Bill
endeavoring "a climb out at the top.
dash the Internal thing, it's going
T. blow up. Get out, Joe, or You'll be
killed" And they both began 10 climb
up the sides. but were unable To es-
cape.
"Confound the luck. this is a wood
en- balloon we've got into, Bill. It's GO
i'm right up through the roof sure.
When IT gets on top Of the house. lets
break out jump for our lives. Let's
watch now for chance. old boy. or
we're goners."
Still the elevator ascended, and the
two pumpkins sat still with pale faces
and compressed lips. as if they were
approaching the rapids Of niagara in
an open boat. They evidently antici-
pated a death Struggle and were pre-
pared for it.
In few more seconds the elevator
stopped. They were shout 10 step out,
when down il went, 10 the new aston
ishment and terror of The bucolic PAIR.
They then gave themselves up for
lost. and when the elevator reached the
fir-t floor, and they were asked BY one
Of the servants il they wished to 90 up
again. they stepped into the corridor
N if they had walked ont Of their
graves.
What in thunder is that thing ?" in
quire'i Joe.
Its the helevator," replied the
serving man. who, being English, had
aspirations Of course,
We'll. is II trap 70 frighten stran-
gers, or an Internal machine. or one of
them vclocipedes I've heard tell 20
much about.'
The servant cndeavorcd 10 explain
what an elevator is but he failed com
pletriv.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-20

The GRAND Trunk RAILROAD. VIM
A. Cromwell, Esq, has been appoint
ed Eastern Travelling Agent of the
Grand Trunk Railway. Capt Flowers
is bound To make business lively for
that road this summer. In relation to
the condition of the road we copy the
following from the Lewiston journal
I'VE are happy to learn the Grand
Trunk Railroad Company are now put
ting in new sleepers, and laying new
rails from Danville Junction To Port
land, and they have on hand. with
what is now ON the ocean, enough iron
to lay 60 miles Of track They will
have first class road from the June
tion 10 Portland in a few days. and u
Island Pond in a few weeks: There
will be train run on the Maine Cen
tral Railroad from Lewiston TO Port
land To connect with the twelve o'clock
train from Boston in a few days. ar
irving at Lewiston before 7. NJ. This
will give the people of Lewiston three
trains daily 10 and from Portland We
understand Mr. Brydges, the Superin-
tendent Of the Grand Trunk, passed
over the Maine Central in special
train on Monday, in company with
some of the Directors of the Maine
Central Railroad, for the purpose of
observing the business of the road"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-20
Wit and Wisdom.

AS Colfax had Nellie Wade, why
didn't he have her uncle weighed, also
Because he's Ben Wade
Commend me, SAYS Henry Wari
Beecher, To that religion which makes
man humane with hi, tongue anil
honorable with his ear.
Many have puzzled themselves about
the origin Of evil | observe there i,
evil and that there is way 10 escape
il. and with this begin and end.
An indignant orator at a recent po
litical meeting, in rcfuting an oppon-
cnt, thundercd MIR Chairman.
scorn the allegation. and | defv the
alligator
The following sentiment is attribut,
Ell TO Napoleon Bonapartc: "A hand
some woman plca,es the eve, but
good woman plcas,s the heart Tn
one is = jewel the other j. a treas
ure
ANY businc-, is more respectable
than what is termed loating 4 vounL
man had better sell claims ~ the pail
ful than hang around public resort.
numbering time and hi, own rcputa-
ton.
\ lady adNcrti-,> for ,al, one bail
Don, three tahbv cat, and Il parrot.
She states that. being nov married.
she has no further use for them. for
the reason that their amiablr qualitie,
are all combined IN her husband
\ person who was recently called
into court for the purpose OF prOvln.
the CORRECTNESS. of doctor. bill. wa,
asked whether the doctor did not
make several visits after the patient
was out OF danger NO. replied
the witness. II considered the patient
in danger a. long rs the doctor con
tinucd his visits.
4 leader oil muSic'in a church wher,.
congregational singing was practiced.
selected u tune with the wrong metre,
to be sung To the words with hys-
sop purge my -oul. O Lord He
tried 1t twice, when some old lady cried
out Mister, YOU hal better try some
other .gnrb :"
y gentleman being asked by a clcf-
gyman why he did not attend thr
evening prarer-meeting. said he could
not leave the children. WHY. have
You no servants: Z" Yes. he replied
we have two servants who keep the
house and board Us. but we are allow
ell very few privileges.
"Ah. mum. said beggar to lady
who had just given him dollar. ..if Il
hadn't been for this. I'd been driven to
somethin' rit-somethin I've long
feared I'd come to at last. What,
that, poor man." ITO work, mum. :"
responded the unhappy man, with :.
melancholy shake of the head
A Western debating society is 10
take up the question-"Where does 3,
fire go when it goes ont z
Why Is a man who is deceived bv !.
girl like another girl in leadng-strings
He is mfss-ted (misled).
Why is a city being DESTROYED like
another being built 1T is being razDi
(raised).
Why is man in fever like burn
ing candle He is hght-headed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-20
Relations between Canada and the
United States.

Prom the Boston Daily Advertiser
The vigorous speech of MIR. t,a!i in the
Canadian Parliament Monday afternoon.
on the rr lat ions between Canada aud the
ntrd States. excited profound interest
among our northern neighb"r>. Mr..
talt spoke IN support of motion
Of which he had given previou,
notice. calling for copies Of the cor
re re-pondencc between the home govern
mcnt and the government of the Doinin-
ION in relation to the cost 81 rcprcssing
the icnian raids. " it'll the intention III
making that expense the basis OF Il claim
against the nited States Incidentally !.
"t course. he referred to the demon,tra-
inn Of senator Chandler few dav>
ago. requesting the President to open
negotiations for the transfer oi the
British Possessions in North America a.
compensation Tor all claims ot thr nited
States against Great Britain. Mr. Gait
would not a, umr that Mr. Chandler ~
pressed the sentiments of hi own I,co-
plc in making this proposition. or that
England would for AN instant entertain
it, But il that time should come, tn.
people Of Canada would be no parties 10
the transfer; the Dominion would he
tlit- albiLtl 81 IL wv II tif-tlfN.
To the point raised bv Mr.. Chandler.
the annexation of Canada u, the result
Of bargain with Great Britain. the an
-wer ot Mr.. talt was such a. "A repre-
sentative oi a spirited people might h,
expected to make ; and we have 10 doubt
that the applause which j. said 10 have
followed il was given with will
When canada ani tile cunicderated
provinces become "A part Of the Ameri-
can | Mon, ii viii b. the result of neyo-
iiation> in which the wishes of their
people have been consulted: and, "a, be-
tween them and the mother county. OF
steps in which they take the initiative
Measures intended To force union nj
the convcnience OF the stronger party.
To change the allegiance OF several mil
lions OF people without consulting
them. could not fail to excite the indie
nation Of those Interested. or 10 b.
resented with becominp .piri,
And although Mr.. Chandler i, not quo
ted at home a very high authority on
these questions. and has achieved no
successes which quality him To speak
with much emphasis in regard to them.
we can hardly be surprised that hi,
proposition should be treated as often
sive and resented with some indie,Ia-
tion. 1t ought t" a-suage the wounded
pride of our neighbors to know that
Mr.. Chandlers resolution was eonsipn-
ed without discussion to the care of the
Senate Committee on foreign Relations.
where 50 many Of the projects Of our
sanguinary patriot, have found their
last resting place.
In the progress of this adjustment
there is no reason why the relations be-
tween Canada and the United states
should be disturbed. Those who wisl,
to verify the spirit in which this couu-
! try chooses to pursue it should consult
Mr.. Sumner and not Mr.. Chandler
They differ in many respects, but hy no
means the least in the spirit with which
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-20

RULES FOR SELF- LF-GovERNMENr.-A
ways sit next the carver il YOU can, at
dirner.
Ask no woman her age
BE civil To all rich uncles and aunts.
Never joke with a policeman
Take no notes with YOU To fancy
bazaar nothing but postal
Your oldest hat. Of course, for an
evening party.
Don't play at chess with widow.
Never contradict n man who studies
Pull down the blind before YOU pu,
on your wig.
Make friends with the steward on
board a steamer there's no knowinp
how soon You may be placed in hi
power.
In every strange house, 1t = we'll %
inquire where the brandy is kept oul,
think If you were taken i'll IN the mia.
die Of the night.
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4octru.
May Evening.

The breath of spring time. at this twilight hour
Come. through the gathering giooms,
And bears the stolen sweets Of many a flower
Into my siien, rooms.
Where hast thou wandered gentle "a le. TO find
The perfumes thou do-t ing,
By brooks. that through the wakening M al
ow. wind.
or brink of rIshy spring.
or woo,i,ide where. in little companies.
The early wild flower. rise.
Or sheltered lawn. where. mid cncircing trees.
Mays warmest sun.hlne- lics.
Vow sleep. the humming bird. that. in the SUM-
Wandered from bloom to bloom;
Now. too. the weary bee. his DAYS work done,
Rests in his wsxen Dom.
Now every towering insect 10 hi. place
Beneath III" leave. have flown:
And. through the long night hours. the howery
Are len 10 thee alone.
@ cr the pale blossoms OF the sa.ssfra.
And DER tn. spice bush SPRAY.
Amor the opening huds. thy brcaihIngs pa.s.
And come snbaimcd away.
Yet thrrcis sadness IN thy lott csrr--
Wind Of the blooming wear,
The gentle presence, that was wont to bless
Thy comming. i not here.
Co then: and We, biJ lhcc not r-panr.
Nv gAths -Nerts ~ shed,
Whrrc pine and willow. in the evening ar.
sign n'cr thc buried dead.
T.. IN ,o home. where cheerful .oic,.- -ounu'
Ntt.l cheerful ipoks srs east.
A Whrr. thou Nssesi. n thine airy 70 ini.
10 sorrow of the past.
Nui whisper. every " here. that Garth r"acw,
H-r beautiful array.
Amid the ,iATAue,. AMI tbs gathering d'0s.
fug ia- r,-tnfu 80 lay.
MILAN ,LaIgN BEY,NI.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-20
The Heroisms Of Humble Life.

We have heard of numerous instan-
ces Of bravery and heroism among
people whose business it was to be
brave, who were paid for it. and in
suicide of reputation and social posi-
ton but it does not often happen that
anybody is Jealous to make hero out
Of a shoeblack or a castaway, even
when he has manifested the highest
attributes of courage and devotion.
This comes of the snobbish shoddy
education that prevails in society. II
We were Of a healthy and manly breed,
We should extol all examples of this
kind to the highest point Of praise and
honor, thankful that humanity was ca
pable Of such excellence. But we are
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-20
Nor WORTH 4 CONTINENTAL,

This last straw broke the cameTs back.
II was sumner. The scales had fallen
from my eyes. Icould see i, all through
a glass. not dinly. but clearly as the
noon-day sun. had been taken in and
done for. That day sold horse No. ?
to huckster of the colorcd persuasion
for ten dollars, sent cart and harness To
The farm. and am now ,riscr. il not u
better man.
MoRN.-''Never swap horses while
crossing a stream was the advice Of
one whose memory we all revere. New
er swap horses with horse jockey. Ell
thcr on eIrn,f,mI or while crossing
stream l. the advice of
SAM III THE SCRIBE.
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they have discussed the subject in con-
troversy, and in the sympathy and pop
ular support which they have respect
fully commanded. When il is necessa-
ry for citizens Of the United States to
take counsel in this regard, they will
not seek it from any one who talks flip
PANTY Of sending our army into Cana
da. and settling all differences there ia
thirty days. but from those who appre-
ciate the calamities of war. even under
the most favorable conditions, aud the
Importance Of making arbitration the
ultimate solvent for sl international
difficulties.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-20

shortly it was announced in the New
York Herald that there was a mysteri-
Gus stranger in Washington who did
not want an Office, and the editor nerv-
ously asked. "Who is it 2" and called
ON the detective force to arrest him as
conspiring against the dignity Of
office seeking As one Of the most re-
specialize of all the professions.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-05-20

they were rainfsliy aalict.ng. have been raa.slly
curcsi m such Errai uutnbcr. IN almost every 60.
hnh q ~" country iAat the public -carrsly need
h. informed 81 Its virtues o. uscs
Scrofnlpus poison o. of tho most distinctive
cn"isies oi our rare- tgrn. tal. and unfclt
tenant q The oTgaais un. rInfnca the rsnstituiiou
and invites The attack of bling or fatal iscascn
without eNciiins susUirion Of it, presence Again
u seems 10 hr.r, Infection ihrc Eilput thf body and
Nnh' q tNnl. iafuf1hie occasion. rapidly develop
into ono OF other of its hicou- forms either on The
surface or among the yiials IT. the latter tnb.-.
siu~ may te suddenly deposited in the lungs or
heart or tufn"rs formed IN the liver Or Il .hops
Hs presence tA crupious the .kln or foul ulcer
ai'n% on some part OF the hotlt Hence the occa-
sional Us. Of bottle of this >arsaparsUa is al
Nl-Snie' e,en when ne active symptoms Of disease
aTrrar Persons AFFLICTED " IN the follow ing com.
plants generally find immediate rrilcf and al
length. cur hv the use 81 This sfRSaPsRIL-
4: ~ arfhoas's flr~. Eose or Ervsipefas
T~ffer. salt Eh.Hrs Soaid ffeaa R..o,ror,,
s"rr Iues. NoFs Iars. aud other eTurt!uns or
VISIBLE forms oi >rroJUions discase. Also in the
Heart b'seasc. fsfs. Fp,Iepsp. Neuralgia.
ami "a" VARIOUS icerU"s Affection of lhc a.
lar and nervous sRsfrn4.
>yPhIis or Tea~rraI ard vcrr.r.aE Iyss.r...
Hit rofri ht a.. though lonr in5r rtsfurs-i for
W nla4aE l'-r uNsia;s tual2tIi,s it amy ins.lcire
tfi long continued usc - tai. tn,ll. ro pill curr
f'c compliant Tr.scarrhaa or Hhifrs f~r4n~
iccr"fto'ss, and Ie'sair Diseases. arc com
monis snND f'i'rttfi and ultimately ruryi Nv IT.
puf'.l 'nE and ns.saraiing eject Minute Dirc~
tnna iNI ra p r.Ho aTr tfuui iu Almanac. Sup
Nhai rrat't Eh~'u"afisHs aud Goat. when
af- 81 iA srrrlnu4athau- of eAtraneous matters
tn i-. t..-H-, tts-l tri. klt a. d. also I,r~r
nation ~ thc Ifrrr. ard i"ssSatos. uhen arisinE
rtfrsi sIH ffHl thc rank iug f,ut.uf4s tu tts
ti'a 1a. NfH> tTfHTFff I. great ~
-'n-er p tis strength auh is-or IL the sirtn.
ltsr hH s-u IaaVHtd au-i I.,fEcss. D-.y.or-
"' a'. Sl'-rtcss. and traullc.i with Serro~. IT,
rrA""ss"Hs er ears. or ans n the Affections
-t' Hfltt'.4t4c ot HenkHs-s. viii hn.l ifpn~sliatr
r.i''i ana coH'5nehE e1sdcnce q = restorative
pHNal NfWu lrl..l-
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Ayers Sarsaparilla,
ron PVRIrYING THE uu00n

The reputation this cx.
eeilehi medicine cnioys.
l. derived from it, cures.
many of which are truly
marvellous. InyeteTsic
cases Of ~crofglnus dis
"a Sc. where the svefe,n
seemed saturated with
corruption. have bsrn
purified and cured hy IL.
Scrofnlous affections AMI
~ ovicr- which were Ak
gransteyi nv the scrofu.
N.sHaa fr.r.H a.. -. -
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For Sale.

Two new Bug<ies. two second hand DO. one
new Wagon. also one team Horse, Wagon and
Harness The above III be sold cheap for east
approved eredit IL T. ii. GkEELf
Elis. Apr. lSsss.
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MILAN CIaI.IN BEY,>I'
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-02

TUE Srxr CESsUs.-We copy the fol.
lowing from the New York San Of No.
vember .ls: The censns Of 1870 is like.
ly to bring up some important question,
concerning the appointment Of Con-
g%rcssionsl representation among the
several States. The whole number Of
representatives is now fixed by law at
2il; and the ratio in 1861. when this
number was established rs the limit, was
one representative to 1877 900 inhabi.-
ants. Since the war the basis of rep
resentation has changed the blacks,
three-hfths Of whom were formerly
reckoned, mus now be counted the
same as whites. The new census will
probably show that the population of
the whole country is not far from 40, Q00,-
900. IL the number Of Congressman is
not increased, this will make the ratio
one representative to about leo, 900 in
haoitants. By an ap~portioumen. on
tins ratio, all the New England States
aud many of the other old States will
lose some representatives. An eHfor,
will certainly be made to increase m.
number of members Of Congress, so ,h,,
the old States will not lose, if they IAN.
not hope to gain, by the new appor,ion-
msnt.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-02

FiTz-GRgEyE HALLGcS.-lnteresting
"reminiscences Of this well known Amer
lean poet have recently boon given to
the New Haven Palladium, by a corre-
spondsnt living in Guilford, Conn,
where Halleek resided. The writer
says "Those who have seen Halleck
taking his morning walk down to the
'Sluice,' in Guilford, will not soon for
get his appearance. The thin, slim
form, attired in a long, old fashioned
s%urtout, his head crowned with n black
beaver, which, with genuine old school
%politeness, he tipped to every one he
met, even the smallest child, and under
his arm his never failing companion, an
old umbrella, in the winter s.ript Of its
covering, aud, At times, serving him as
q cane. In one of the pockets Of his
surtout was always a boun,iful supply
of crackers. In hi, walk he passed g
house, the owner Of which had a dog
who met the poet regularly as the morn
ing came, and begged for the cracker
that be knew was slowed away in his
pocket. Having fed him n morning,
be turned to the dogs master, who
stood near By, and said, expect to see
that dog in Heaven, and feed him on
crackers there"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-12-02
CLING TO YOUR FRIENDS.

There are many friends Of Summer,
Who are kind while flowers bloom,
But when Winter chills the blossoms,
They depart with the perfume.
On the broad highway Of action
Friends OF worth are far and few;
So when one has proved his friendship,
Cling to him who clings to you.
Do not harshly judge your neighbor.
Do not deem his life untrue
II he makes NO great pretensions,
Deeds are great though friends are lew.
Those who stand amid the tempest,
Firm AZ when the skies are blue,
Will be friends while life endureth-
Cling to those who cling to you.
When you see a worthy brother
Buffeting the stormy MAN,.
Lend a helping hand traternal,
Till he reach the shore again ;
Don't desert the old and tried friend
When misfortune comes in view.
For he then needs friendships comforts
Cling to those who cling to you.
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SECOND DISPATCH
New York Intelligence

NC" IuTh lHtCtii8o"SSs
New YoRK, December Ia special to the
| Herald from London says information from
secret agents Of the Government leads to
the belief that there is a rising on foot IN
Ireland.
In the Cabinet the question Of continuing
the suspension Of the writ OF habeas corpus
has been considered. 1t is plain that extreme
measures will be adopted shortly.
Edward Schaum, the murderer Of Stoll, in
New York, was found last night at Reddy
the Blacksmith's saloon, in this city, and
arrested.
There was a meeting Of the prominent
Democrats Of this State at Albany last night,
at the residence OF Governor Hoffman, at
which the policy to be pursued next year was
, freely discussed. Tweed, Gen. Nelson, Hall
and others were present.
The TINES dispatch says all the guests
recommended to the Governor in his message
to revoke the action Of the last Legislature
and repeal the Fifteenth Amendment. The
canal question then came up, and gave
rise to a prolonged discussion. The general
feeling was that the rate OF tolls should be
lowered, and the present contract system
abolished.
Cuban Matters.
EEw yopy, Dvcpnlber III. 10 I""nOr.a
that the Spanish in this city have been max
ing earnest inquiries in marine circles about
| the movements Of our naval vessels,
Union Pacific Railroad.
OMAHA, December IA specia! says the
report Of the Union Pacific Railroad shows
that the earnings for October exceeds ST.
05I 900; net revenue, S5iO,OOO.
Passengers Ut Chicago.
CHICAGO, December 1.-The passengers by
the Pullman Palace train to-day for San
Francisco are II. C. Logan, A. P. Jcssup and
g. J. Byrne.
The Burliuaamc Tronty.
The Tines correspondent at Pekin says
the Chinese Government have clearly under
stood that Burlingame's treaty has not been
rejected, but their action on it is only de-
ferred, it being thought best to wait until the
results Of the negotiations OF the mission
with their countries shall be received, so that
the whole subject may be disposed Of at once.
The confidence Of the Ministry in Burlin-
game is unshaken, and the mission is not n
failure, as has been asserted.
Further About a. ID. Richardson.
NEW York, December l.-Richardson is
considered past hope and will probably die
before sunset. His brother and other rela-
tives are now at his bedside.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS remains IN 4 very
weak condition. Sedativcs were admins.
tered during the day and evening. The ply
sicians differ somewhat in opinion. Some
think his death inevitable in a short time /;
while others are more hopeful. His friends
feel slightly encouraged, but hope is indeed
small. He was married to Mrs. Kate Nc.
Farland by Rev. II. W. Bcechcr, aided by
Rev. o. B. rockingham, on the night Of
November Both, at \ time when his friends
and physicians did not expect him to recover
from the wound inflicted by Mcfarland.
Tho Murderer Hanged by n Vigilance
Committee.
New ORLEANS, December H. Sheriff
Steinberger was shot dead by q negro Stature
day night at New Iberia. The murderer was
soon afterward captured and hung by the
citizens,