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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-07
UNSATISFACTORY DEMOCRATIC SERVANTS

UNSATISFACTORY DEMOCRATIC SERVANTS,
The political situation in Boston is interest
ing, but not unprecedented. DIR. Shurtleff,
the present Democratich mayor, is good of
ficer, but poor partisan. He looks out well
for the city, but doesn't cooperate with his
Democratic associates in their corruptions'
SO he is ignored this year, and Alderman
Baldwin, who does understand what Is que 10
his party and his friends is nominated Tor Dr.
ShurtleFs successor. The Republicans, hav-
ing accepted the declination OF Mr.. Chadwick,
their own candidate, and having observed
that the discarded Democratic Mayor has in
him the essential elements of Repubiicanism
and that he is already nominated on citi-
zens' ticket, place Shurtlef at the head of
their own ticket also. 1t would not be sur
prising if Mayor Putnam Of this city were
discarded by his party in the same way next
spring, as there has been much complaint in
the Democratic wigwam of his non-partisan
tendencies
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THE SUEZ CANAL.-The news that the
first merchant vessel that ever passed through
the Suez canal was wrecked ON the coral reefs
of the Red Sea is discouraging. The danger
of navigating this body Of water has been an
ticipated, but it was hoped that the worst ap-
prehensions would be SO speedily realized.
But the resources Of modern science are suf-
ficent to meet even this difficulty, and though
the expense may be great, the Red Sea can
be surveyed and buoyed so as to be compara-
lively safe. Many great enterprises have ap-
parently failed at the outset. No one has
forgotten how many times the cable broke
and how often the nations were disappointed
before the telegraphic communication was
established across the Atlantic. The first
wire laid between Washington and Baltimore
had to be taken up. 1t is certainly too early
to predict the failure of the Suez route to the
East Indies after the wreck of a single vessel
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Jones said to Nibbles, "Poor Lucinda
took that circumstance very much to heart"
Nibbles replied "Did she, indeed? The dear
pirl, I wish | was that circumstance"
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MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOU
Choice Security!
Seven Per Cent. Gold,
FREE OF GOVERNMENT TAX.
lNe0rfy Ten Per Cent. Currencu,)
First Mortgage Bonds
NeaC- YOrk Dc OsacegO
Midland Rail Road !!

THESE BONDS CAN BE REGISTERED
I SIX MILLIONS OF DOLLARS PAID-UP STOCK
SUBSCRIPTIONS. No bonds issued on road un-
DER construction issue limited to $40 900 per mile
road built and in running order, BEING ONLY
ABOUT HALF THE ACTUAL COST. The road is
being built with great economy for cash; $50 Miles
are already completed in the most Thorough manner
equipped and running regu ar trains; and the whole
line lover 400 mes it is expected will be completed
within the ensuing year. is one OF the most i'm
portant roads in the State of New York. 1t short
ems the route from New York City to Buffalo 70
milesand to osweeo 40 miles, it traverses populous
district destitute Of other railroad facilities which
must furnish it large and profitable, local busi-
ness; and it will be completed at an aggregate cost
tages canno. fail to make it one of the best paying
roads leading from the metropolis, and its Fist
Mortgage Bonds of the safest securities ever is
sued, All mortgage bonds issued on railroads run
ming from the City OF New York are good, and the
interest promptly paid, although some of them are
mOrtgaged for more than double the amount per
mile that the Midland is. Among the bonds now
offering We know of none equal TO these. For the
investment of trust other funds there is nothing
better; ard in exchange for Government Bonds
they give large increase OF income, besides capital
izing the premium. They are meeting with rapid
sae and we have been gratifed to find that they are
taken chiefly by most conservative and sagacious
capitalists in exchange Ton Government securities.
Price par, and accrued interest in currency. Crcu-
lars, pamphlets, &C., on hand for distribution.
GEORGE OPDYKE & CO.,
Bankers, No. 25 Nassau-st.
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THE
Mathushek Piano.
The COZibTi Piano.

SEVEN OCTAvEs WITH EQUALIZING SCALE
AND LINEAR BRIDGE.
THE GREAT SOUL IN A SMALL BODY.
Only four feet ten inches long, two feet ten inches
wide; this wonderful little Instrument took the
highest prize all fall sized Pianos at the great
Fair of the American Institute. October 1857 tor its
SO long sought for is last attained in the Calibr
This Piano can pass through any ordinary doorway
without removing legs or pedals.
The Orchestral Piano.
(Usual size, Square, qriM Equalizing Scale and
t- -sr. Linear Bridge.)
Ibis instrument took the highest prize over oil
other pianos at the Fair OF the Illinois State AgIi-
cultural Society in 1863 By its construction the
Sounding Board is made to vibrate to its fullest
possible capacity, producing much greater power,
and higher degree OF excellence than has be-
fore been attained. By the use OF this invaluable
discovery the common sized Square Piano is equal
to the ordinary Concert Grand. Its deep organ
bass, rich and soul inspiring middle tones, with
TREBLE that tor the first time sings, having silvery
sweetness to the highest note, elevates the true
standard of excellence that its superior Qualities
cannot be measured by any former criterion.
A distinguished artist, while interpreting one of
those sublime "Adagios'' of Beethoven on our Or
ehestral, said, in deep emotion: Dams ce ton
pdthehque, on entends les idrmes de la nausioue
lin this pathetic tone we hear the tears of music a
Touched by skilltul hand, it can be made to re-
spond to every emotion OF the SOUL
SAMUEL f. COBB is agent Tor them, call and
see them, No. W Exchange st. Tr&S1mo*
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Freedom Notice,
Il Rare Chance.

TNHE subscriber offers for sol. A., ~, ,-.,u
yrN%te owned by Capt VIM Bncknam m' sitnated at
one and halt miles PSm %is from hs eashere
tains about sixty acres, part of IL ans II con-
sar sdf; IN good
large quantity of timber. Come and SEER see and
reasonable. e' Terms
no26dltw3t" w. E. BUCKNAM, on the E.,.,
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THE DAILY PRESS
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

LII ~ IA LII l. l. lOlIOkO
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
---- ---------------
We invite the attention of both City and
Country readers to the following list of Port
land BUSINESS HOUSES, which are among
the most reliable establishments in the City.
Advertising Agency.
ATWELL & CO., ia Middle Street.
Agricultural Implements & Seeds.
SAWYER & WOODFORD, No. 1l9 Exchange st.
AuctiOneer.
G. W. HOLMES, No. 327 Congress Street.
Agencies for Sewing Machines.
CHAPLIN & EATON. So Exchange Street, Cweed.)
W. S. DYER, 1853, Middle st over H. H. Hays
HOBS & BAKER, 145 Middle st. lover Shaw's) ,
Bakers.
w. c. COBB, No. 12 Pearl Street.
JOHN B MAsTERTON, % Anderson Street.
Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers.
j. W. BOUCHER s. CO., No. 1853 Congress Street.
Boots and ShOes-Gents Custom Work.
WALTER BERRY, No. 1O1 Middle Street.
Booksellers and StatiOnerS.
HOYT, FOGG & BREED, 90 Middle Street.
BOOk-BinderS.
SMALL & sHACKFORD, No. 60 Exchange Street.
Bonnet and Hat Bleachery.
H. E. UNDERWOOD, No. 31Os Congress Street.
Brush Manufacturers.
d. WHITE s. SON, No. Market Square.
Coal and Wood.
PAUL PRINCE & SON, foot of Wilmot street.
Cabinet Furniture Manufacturers.
THEO. JOHNSON g. CO., No. 135 Union Street.
Cabinet Makers.
G. H. BLAKE, Manufacturer of CoGps and Shoy-
Cases, 10 Cross st, and cor Temple and Middle SITS.
M. N. BRUINS, 1871 Market Square. (SHow CAsEs.)
s. S. RICH s. SON. 1873 Exchange st. (coFFINs.)
Carpenters and Builders.
j. M. DOLLEY, No. IT Union Street.
WHITNEY & MEANS. Pearl st. opposite the Park.
Corn, Flour and Groceries.
w. BICKFORD & CO., Portland st, cor. Green.
Clothing and Furnishing Goods.
o. HAWKES. & CO., 2s2 Cong. st. (Boy's Gothing)
LEWIS & LEWIS, No. 179 Fore Street.
A. M. SMITH, Cor. Middle and Temple Streets.
ClOthier and Tailor.
JOSEPH LEVY No. 101 Federal Street.
Cement Drain Pipe, &c.
j. W. STOCKwELL s. CO., 2s & 1853 Danforth st.
Confectionery.
L. BRADFORD, No. 1872 Exchange Street.
Dye House.
F. SYMONDS, India St., 1.-THE only one in Portland.)
Dentists.
DRS. EVANS & STROUT, Clapp Block, Con. st.
JOSIAH HEALD, No. 1O5 Middle Street.
PIERCE & FERNALD, No. 173 Middle Street.
DIR. W. R. JOHNSON, No, 134 Free Street.
S. A. PACKARD, Cor. Congress AMI Exchange SITS.
Druggists and APOthecarieS.
CHAS. H. MARK, Congress, corner OF North st.
JOHN A. MONTGOMERY, 143 Congress Street.
Flour Dealers---Wholesale.
LATHAM BUTLER & CO.. No, 7s Com mercial st
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MISCELLANEOUS.


N O II L @ Il !!
w a partner in the firm OF Sheridan & Grifiths,
aud will continue the Pastering, StuccO and Mastc
business in all Its branches, under the firm name OF
Sheridan, Griffths & Bracket, also have purchaseu
the stock and stand of Jos Wescott q Son, NO l6i
Commercial street, for the purpose of carrying on
the Commission Business, and W IL keep constantly
on hand the best quality OF Lime Cement, Plaster,
Hair &C., We would solicit the former patronage
and that OF the public in general. E
JOHN GRIFFIrHS,
SAMUEL H. BRACKETT.
Portland, December 1st, 1869.
Having disposed of our Stock to Messrs. Sheridan,
our former patrons. We. may be found for the
present at the old stand All parties indebted to US
are requested to call at once and settle. =. ii.
dc2eOd3m JOSEPH WESCOTT s. SON.
Dissolution !! ..l.l- N
FNHE copartnershp heretofore existing between d.
w. Brown q Co., is by mutual consent this DAY
dissolved SGeO. +. Foster having sold his inerestt0
B. L. Townsend and L. +, Brown, the style OF the
rm TO remain the same and all debts contracted 10
be settled by the firm and all bills due to re-
paid Immediately to the same
III - d. w. BROWN, 7f
GE). F. FOSTER.
Notice.
The undersigned will continne the LUMBER
BUSINESS at the old place, and will keep constant
ly on hand Ship Knees aud all kinds of Lumber at
the lowest prices. ID. w. BROWN, ,ety
a 80 b. E. TOWNSEND,
l.. f. BROWN.
Portland. Dec. l. 1869. dec2d3w
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Notice,
ID i - - O lult ion

THE Partnership hetoiore existing between
+ 81. i. TRUE & CLARK fsr
is dissolved by mutual consent. The affairs of the
firm Will be settled bv William d. True, who will
continue business at the old sani No. 800 Congress
street. t- : '-II
Portland, Nov. 80, 1869. dec1s1w l
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FOR SALE

TuNHE Stock of Ship Chandlery in Store No. 12s
L Commercial Street, together with the fixtures
and the good will the same is offered for sale Oh
Account of the i-health OF the present proprietor
For particulars, apply to
u. NJ. MARRETT,
nov15ed2w No. 129 Commercial st.
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No REDUCTION OF THE ARMY Accord
ing to the report of the Secretary of War the
present nominal force of the army of the
United States is 81, ,234 enlisted men, but as
only twO-thirds are reckoned upon as in ac-
tual service, the number of men is 34,S22.-
Gen. Sherman argues in his report that there
cannot safely be any reduction in this force
| on account of the necessity of troops for pre-
serving peace on the plains and in Alaska.
This is something of a disappointment. The
army cost some forty million dollars during
the last fiscal year, and it has been hoped,
not unreasonably, that the new "Quaker In
dian policy" would obviate the necessity of
the employment of any more men in the mil
itary service than before. the rebellion-a
number very much less than now appears on
the muster rolls. But the country has
great confidence in Gen. Sherman, and his
recommendations will be regarded as worthy
of attention. A standing army of fifty thou
sand men seems excessive here, but we have
to congratulate ourselves on our happy situa-
tion relative to European powers. France
has nearly million men under arms, besides
a further contingent force of 100000. The
cost of supporting the armies of Europe av-
erages S215 head for the entire population.
With these facts before us, our burden seems
comparatively light. That it is not absolute
ly so we have only ourselves to blame. If the
Indians had been treated by us as they have
been in the British provinces, they would not
be our foes.
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Dissolution of Partnership

Dissolution of Partnership.
'I'HE Partnership heretofore existing between
Drs. E. & G. r. CLARK, ,'fa 4
has been dissolved by the death of g. r. Clark
The undersigned, surviving partner, having given
bonds as the law directs is authorized to settle all
the business Of the company. All persons having
demands upon the company, are required to exhibit
the same; and all persons indebted to the company
are called upon to make payment to
D. .r l ELIPHALET CLARK,
..-+ IL. f-..--a 239 Congress st.
Portland, Nov. 27, 1869. no29-1aw3w.
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The aveling public, which in these days
of railroad and other facilities includes ev-
erybody and "the rest of mankind" is always
deeply interested to know Of each and every
improvement intended to promote its hap
piness or comfort while ON the road, and there
are few things more conducive thereto than
wel-ordered, nicely arranged eating house,
where the food is well cooked and nicely serv-
ed, with the time table so arranged th 9
may eat without being in state Of C
excitement lest the train leave e'er he lie
opportunity of boiling his food o; scalding
his throat with the cup of tea or coffee with
which he fain W ould quench his thirst. The
P. S. G. P. railroad have nearly completed {
first-class restaurant at the Kennebunk sta
tion and New Years Day will probably see il
in running order and ready to accommodate
its patrons.
1t is so situated that one can step from the
cars almost directly into the door, while the
heavy projection from the. roof nearly covers
the space between the cars and restaurant,
that exposure to rain and snow is effectual
prevented. The room itself is admirably
adapted to the purpose for which it is intend
ed. The table, which is oval in shape, is COW
cred with white marble and so arranged as to
afford accommodation TO large number
The room is fitted up with marble wash
stands and is finished throughout in neat
ard attractive manner. The kitchen in the
rear is model of ingenious and systematic
arrangement. 1t is to be under the charge
of George G. Moore who win spare no pains
to make it first class railroad eating house.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-08-13

Carr OF MmR VEBsEIs. In on article in
the Ohio Farmer, written by n cheese foe.
tory man, wo hnd the following sugges-
tons on washing cans. which are equally
applicable 10 pans and otboT dishes in
which milk 10 keptI
When a ran 10 10 be wnAhed, do not put
hot water In et frst but put In water not
above milk-warm, which will readily dis
solve the milk II any. rs dried ON 10 the tin,
and IL works of very easilyI Yhilo II hot
wnter Is applied % hrst, II has q tendency
TO Oool tho milk OF the tin. in which CON
dition water will not very readily dissolve
II, but warm milk will. II ia therefore
very important TO give strict heed 30 the
matter, and SOC that the milk Is thorough
ly removed by washing before any
boiling hot wator is applied. Care must
be taken TO remove every veBtiRe Of tho
milk about tho seams OF the cans and GOV
ers, M hore Ia whore the trouble alwnys
begins. Ny attention is always directed
to tho seams first, II q can 10 not properly
cleansed especially tho seams in tho Oovor.
Tho littlo tube In the oentor OF the cover,
is also n place 10 be especially looked after
IN cleaning the cans.
Very many people who consider them-
solves, and are considered by others, pat
forms Of neatness, fail 10 keep their milk
cans perfectly oleansed; many times, no
doubt, through Ignorance OF how 10 do II,
and many times from a lack OF approcia-
ton OF the extreme neotness Of that seru-
pulous care necessary 30 keep everything
use about tho milk immaoulatey cloan.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-08-13
Mr.. ROebling Hs n Doctor,


The death OF Mr.. Roobling suggesls a
strange incident in which no was an actor.
I'm 1861, whom ho WA building tho Niagara
Suspension Bridge, a terrible epidemic of
cholom broke ont among his laborers. Mr..
Roobling had nm idea TINT no could cure
cholera by n modification Of tho h~ydropnth-
10 treatment. There wero plenty Of patients
and he began In tho morning with n little
child, aud before night had 1--WE cnsos in
ono shanty. At midnight thoy were all
dead, and Mr.. Roebling disoonsolately
abandoned the practioo Of medicine,
though no was about as successful as any
of tho doctors. Everybody who was smit-
ten on that sultry Saturday died. There
was nothing strange in the affair exceptthe
heroism o fthe man in his desire 10 alleviate
human misery. The further history of TINT
shanty is really remarkable. Mr.. Roebling
choorfully assumed the oxponso of tho in
torment; but there WASH peculiar horror of
that place, and in tho wrotohed panic that
prevailed, he could induce no person to ap-
proach ii. He then offered $50 10 my
N who would throw the bodies or
tho bridge into tho Niagara. No ono
would do il. His next move was 10 inform
the authorities that f.on Monday morning,
tho bodies wore still thero,h no would cot fire
" bAlo hlhhAgI uhh Ninl'hb VI HH unWel-
como charge by cremation. Tho threat
was OF no avail, and no kept his word.-
But q hemlock shnnty furnishes little fuel;
the bodies woro badly scorohed, and his
funeral was still upon his hands. Ho
finally paid two bnvadOes from Lockport
to bury them whore thoy lay. They were
bowling drunk, and full of blasphemieB.-
Both went bGek TO Lookport and died the
next night That closed tho tragedy
With all his talents, Mr.. Roebling, as q
doctor or undertaken, was not a success.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-08-13
Death Of a Sleeping Woman.

Miss Susan O. Godsey, tho wonderful
sleeping woman, who was brought to this
city some timo since, for exhibition and
medical treatment, died on tho Nth inst. ,
at the residence of her mother, eight miles
from Hickman, Ky. TO the Hickman Cou-
rior we are indebted for the following facts
in regard to this remarkable case:
"When about twelve yeara Of age she
was taken with n severe chill, and treated
accordingly by her physician. AS tho foyor
which followed her chill subsidized, sho fell
into q deep sleep, in which condition sho
remained ever since, except ut intervals.
IL was her custom Mt FIRST 20 nwnko
regularly twice in every twonty-four
hours, and. singularly, within q few
minutes OF tho same hours each day; but
Of later years she awoke oftener, 40 much
80 TINT many considered IL an indication Of
her hnal recovery. She would remain
awake five, ton, OF perhaps fifteen minutes,
and gradually drop of TO sleep again.
When asleep II was utteily impossible TO
arouse her. She mover complained OF any
bodily pain, though when asleep, sho WINS
nervous ut times, and appeared TO suffer
eonsidersbly by the violent twitching aud
jerking OF her muscles and limbs, and her
hands clenohed tightly AZ if enduring severe
pain, but when awake Bho did notAppear TO
suffer, except from q drowsy, gaping in
~onnation, and o persistent effort 10 cleanse
hor throat Of phlogm. Sho generally passed
into sleep through violent paroxym, which
would last perhaps Ave minutes, and she
would then sleep awhile az calmly and
quietly nspn infant, Miss Godsey waH OF
medium Size, and her limbs and muscles
well propordoned and developed, and grow
considerably after her Hfiiction.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-08-13
G ambling and Bciunr.

Aftor an interval OF nearly sixtoon yonu
(snys the London Daily Nows) tho Dritisl
government finds itself engaged in n cru
SADIE against tho evil of betting. We say
Itha government, because tho police prose
cations of which We read almost daily nrt
not only too numerous, but extend oyoi
too wide nn area Co be referred TO tho dis
erection Of ono or two chiefs of police. Fol
n long time IL seemed ns though tho cxten.
sion Of education and the general progress,
of society woro likely 10 abato and fnnlly
supproes tho practice Of gambling by q
gradual and ~invigorating constitutional nc.
ton working n cure more thorough than
could be hoped for from the application oil
oxtornal and local remedies.
The experience OF tho upper classes up.
pearod 10 favor this. view. We do not hen
now OF noblemm Gtaling $4,000 on q
single card, az Fox told Croker had been
done in his day, nor OF losing and winning
CS2, 600 in n single night. Pitt went in
and looked ut this kind of life, and WILDER.
force attestcd displayed intense carncstnesa
when joining in tho games, but soon per.
ccived their increasing fascination, and
Boon abandoned them forever. WilbeforcC
himself kept II bnnk "'for II night only, u
nnd won c500, but tho pain he felt ut
knowing that much of this money was lost
by those who could pay without serious
inconvenience, cured him OF tho taste for
play. Practical worldly sense in one char
actor, and kindness of heart in another. led
to the Same resolution. During the whole
OF the last century gaming of some sort was
thebrdinary amusement for both scXes in
tho bost society, and IL was not uncommon
TO hire n protested gnmcstcr 10 keep the
bank at n private house for the evening.
The deepest gaming that had over boon
Boon in England took place during tho Am
erican war, but there was some very high
play at Whites and Brooks for tho hyo
years preceding tho peace of 1916.
So lnto MS 1913 thoro were rs many "a
twenty public gambling houses aud hollsin
Pail Mall, Piccndilly, md st. Jnmes's, call
cd into existence by tho success of Crock
ford, who had thon retired, but about that
time many of them were suppressed. But
long before that dato society had grown out
of tho vice OF private gambling, which fifty
years before had been the occupation OF
young and old, in and out OF the season,
and in tow and country. Between gaming
proper and betting " II is practiced with
TO horse-racing, the distinction is
unessential; in each oQso thoro is n wager
depending nlninly on a chance. For tho
last twenty years the increase Of race meet
ings and tho increased circulation of ncws-
papers which for good or evil, nugments
every force at work in society, have onor-
moualy stimulated tho practice of betting,
il may be said that there III no place
where money can DO earned borrowed or
where horses arc not backed.