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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-11-03

-''Hare you Blasted HopesT' asked
lady Of green librarian, whose face
was much swollen By toothache. "No,
ma'am; but have u blasted toothache,"
was the reply.
II am afraid you will come to
want" said an old lady to young gen.
tleinan. IL have come 10 that already"
was the reply; IL want your daughter"
The old lady opened her eyes.
An inebriated individual fell down
u flight Of stairs the other night, aud .
passer by. fearing hiR to be seriously
injured, ran to pick him up. But the
nan Inajesticxlly staggered to his feet,
and in response the proffered aid roared
out. Now YOU jes leni-ine lone. Want
no seobberin' round me. allus come
down stairs that way
"A congregation in Wisconsin was
almost driven to the brink of despair one
Sunday in consequence of the unex-
planned absence of the pastor, when the
sexton rose In his seat with awful So
Iemnity and said: "There has been Q
duplex arrival of the mail. Our worthy
shepherd has two little lambs added to
his flock. Twins, brethren, twins. Let
us pray
1t is common thing for stable
keepers to leave mixtures Of lampblack
and oil standing about after using on
their harnesses. They shonld know that
this is n careless practice, As such amix-
ture is u prolific source Of sponteneous
combustion, snd may account for many
fires in stables and barns that are charg-
cd to incendiaries.
A few SUNDAYS ago, ~ Mr.. Beeehsr
was about commencing his sermon, :
stout, fatherly. looking maM was endeav-
ing to make his way through the crowd,
to get within better hearing distance
Of the distinguished orator. AT that
moment Mr.. Beecher's voice rang out
the words Of the text: "Who art thou"
"Who art thou"' again cried out the
dramatic preacher.
The stout party, thinking himself in
the wrong, perhaps, by pressing tor
ward, and believing himself to be
personally addressed, startled the breth-
rem and nonplussed their reverend
chieftain by sedately replying:-
"lm q pig merchant from Chicago,
sir. hope you amt mad. There amt
marry chair or else I'd sot down."
Plymouth Church didn't recover its
serenity for ten minutes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-11-03
RAISING NAP on VELVET. Our lad

RAISING NAP ON VELvEr. Our lady
readers may, perhaps, thank 10 for :
process which is said to be successful in
bringing up again the nap of spotted or
fattened velvet. For this purpose .
chafing-dish or warming-pan IL to be
used. containing quantity OF we'll
ixnited live cosls, over which 10 to be
placed . sheet OF copper thick enough
10 have . certain degree Of solidity.
When tho metal is quite warm, napkin
folded several times and immersed in
boiling water ia to be placed upon it,
the Goals in the dish still continuing to
increase the temperature. The wrong
side Of the velves il now 70 b laid upon
the moist aud smoking cloth, and very
soon thick vapor win b seen olsen.
gagged, and . sOft brush u then to Be
passed lightly back and forth over the
velvet, which 10 70 b removed after
few minutes. and allowed 70 dry Aat
upon . table. When complstsly dry,
il will be found to have become almost
a. soft and regular = ths new material.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-11-03

in the estabIishment for etesnity. rh.x
demand the publication Of an marria1s
and funeral notices, obituaries and fan.
lily episodes, for the next forty year.
gratiss peak ofpay and they Rruw india.
nant. Don't pstronise ycur uaperr
'Yes; but you receive the worth ef your
money for what you PAID sBut.' save
The patron, 1t win not cost you any
thing to put this in,' which is just Is
ridiculous - 70 ask man to grind your
.Ae On has 9rAnd-stone, and graeiously
tell him that 1t won't cost HIN . cent.
1t takes money to run q nev,nansr =.
well as any other business, and no
paper will succeed financially that car
ries dead-head system. Any mention
OF the peoples affairs that they are anx-
ious to see in print Is worth paying for,
and when printed is generally ~ any
other investment OF the Same amount.
Inc newspaper business il very ex-
acting on all connected with ii, aud the
pay is comparatively small; the proprie-
tors risk more money for smaller profits,
and the editors and reporters and prin-
ters work harder aud cheaper than tho
same number Of men in any other pro.
iession requiring the given amount of
intelligence and training and drudgery.
The life has its charms and its pleasant
associations, scarcely known by the
outside world; but it has its earnest
work and anxieties and hours of ex-
haustion, which, likewise, are not
known to those who think the business
all fun. The idea that newspaperdom
Is q charmed circle, where the favored
members live . life Of ease and free
from care, and go 10 the circus at night
on a free ticket, and to the Springs on .
free pass IN the summer, ia an idea
which we desire to explode practically
and theoretically. Business is business,
and the journal that succeeds is the one
that is run or square business footing,
the same rs banking or building bridg-
es, keeping hotel, or running livery
stable"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-11-03
Poctru.
Lenore.


BY EDGAR A. POE.
All. broken is the golden howl.
The spiri, flown forever.
Let the bell toll,
A sanity soul
Floats on the Stygian river.
Aud. GUY DE WE'RE.
Hast thou no fear,
Weep thou or never more!
See, on yon drear
And rigid bier
Low lies thy love LENORE!
Come let the burial-rite be read
The funeral-song be sung.-
An anthem for the qneenliest dead
That ever died young
A dirgc for her. the doubly dead,
In that she died SO young.
''wrcicbcs. yc loved her for her wealth.
And hated her for her pride.
And when she fell in feeble health,
le biess'd her-ihat she died.
How stdH the ritual. then. he read.
The requiem how lie sung
BN Nou-by yours. the evil eve
by yours the slai derous tongue
hat did To death the innocence
That died. aud died so young.''
P,ccdrimus:
But rave not thus,
And let "A sabbath song
Gotp 10 tod 30 solemnly, the dead ma,
feel no wrong.
III" >Wcci LTNoRR
Hath gone before
Win lipi". that few beside
Leaving the wiid
f"r The dear child
That should have been thy pride
For her iAr fair
And dcJpRdiTe,
That now 50 ioyly lies
TIE life upon her yellow hair
But no, within her eve,
The lite still there.
Upon the hair
The death upon her eyes.
"Avaunt! tonight
Ny heart is light
No dirge Will upraise.
But watt the angel on her iiigh,
It'll pean of old days.
Let no bell toll.
Lest her sweet >oul
Amid it, ha.low'd mirih
Should catch the note
As II doth float
Up from the damned earth
10 friends above from ficrd, below
The indignant ghost is riven-
From he'll unto a high estate
Far up within the heaven
From grief and groan,
To Guiden throne,
Beside the King in Heaven.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-11-03
Miscellaneous.
Work and Wealth.

Tom Bro~n's" F'd,e'reH Speech-The
Ldbor Increment in England-Co-
operation GRd Conciliuiion-I The
EolI,y of' >fr;les
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-11-03
EXPRESS NOTICE.

Mr. j. A. HALE having resigned, Mr.. GEO.
A. PARCHER is appointed Agent OF the
EASTERN EXPRESS Co., at ELLSWORTH, on and
amer October lst 1870. j. Il. HALL, Supt.
The New York herald., 1870-01-11
UTAH.

Celebration or tho Completion Of the Utah
Central Observation-Disclosures Drives In tho
Last Spike and Makes a Speoch-Great Eu.
thusiasm Evinced by tho Saints. tt
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 10, 1870.
the celebration OF the laying OF the last rail on
the Utah Central Rniiroad which completes COM
munication between Salt Lake and the Allan
tic and Pacific, took place to-day. Business
here was wholly suspended and the day
devoted to pleasure People from all parts Of
the Territory came hither to join in the
celebration. Brigham Young. apostles, elders
Flags were displayed In profuson everywhere bands
OF music 1lled the air with animated strains, and
the thund er OF cannon mingled with the cheers OF
the vast tn rOng. The scene was exceedingly lively,
liglous dlreronces and social preJudices.
AT ten minutes past one O'Clock the tram arrived,
bringing the resentatves OF the Union and Cen
tral Pacific Railroads. Major General Gibbon and
minent men were present. Brigham Young drove
In the last spike TO the last rail- In the last tie,
two O'Clock, amid cheers, music and the firing OF
cannon, Elder Woodruff then dedicated the
railroad 70 the Lord Several speeches were next
made, after which Brigham Young delivered an
address, He declared that the road was not con-
but was Intended for the benefit Of the whole nation
OF which Utah is part. Utah, he said, now wanted
70 be admitted into the Union, and desired the ma
tion to lay aside all narrow feelings and preju-
dices, and, as fellow citizens OF great republic
join In the celebration OF this happy day. Speeches
were also made by Jennings, the Vice President,
Of the road, Joseph Young. the superintendent, Col.
Apostle John Taylor ana Others: Colgfatulatory
teegrams were received rom the chief ocels Of the
uniQn ana Central Pacific Railroads. Great enthu.
siasin evinccd. Some parts Of the city are illu-
minated tonight and grapq bap Is progressing at
tUo0tres n Il
The New York herald., 1870-01-11
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

The terrible force with which blow can be dealt
by double turreted monitor was shown by the
Mlantonomoh in the sinking OF the Maria on tn Q
night OF the Sd inst while en- route to Boston, She
was steaming at the rate Of seven miles an hour
when she ran into the steamer Maria, on Cape Cod.
The Miantonomoh struck the Maria about midshps,
pressed her bow completely through the side,
forced the engines out through the Other side and
lifted the wooden steamer up on her bow like Q
broken eggshell. The steamer remained rev
minutes on the bow of the Miantonomoh
ana was carried with the greatest ease;
soon IL was shaken of, filed with
water, and sank Immediately. Four lives were lost.
1t Is calculated that the monitors Miant0nomoh and
Terror, now at Boston, each have an impetus when
under speed Of seven knots equal to about co. 200
above the water; the are frequently four feet
deep on their deck. No merchant vessel would stand
the slightest chance IN collision with them; and
the chances four to one that BY well directed
blow they would sink any man Of war other tnan
those Of the monitor class.
rather set ther propeers, from Boston In two or
three days to join the Peabody funeral neet.
The officers OF the Mlantonomoh are:-C0mmandcr,
Shufeldt; Lieutenant Commanders, C0rnwell, Wise;
Surgeon, Bates; Assistant Surgeon, Dickinson;
PayInaster W0odhul; Chief Engineer, Zelgler;
Leutenants, Newell, Berry; Masters, Judd, Dayton;
Ensign, Ingersoll; Assistant Engineers, Burnnp.
Cline, Ford Barker, Mintzer, Webster; Mates, An
The officers OF the Terror are:-C Commander RAN
som; Lieutenant Commanders, Nicholas, Barker;
Chief Engineer, Kellogg; Surgeon, Scho1edi Assist
ant Surgeon, Scott Paymaster, Tuule: Lieutenant,
Ross. sN:k0l 1r 49,.
There are 800 men In the crews
The New York herald., 1870-01-11
TANlllAyY Y0UNG ME.'S GENERAL COM
MITTEE. ga saG slt


The FIRST regular meeting OF this orgap,zalion was
held last night at Tammany Hail Tor the purpose OF
eecting ofcers for the ensuing year. and also TO re-
ceive the credentials Of tie delegates Sy0m ~
various wards. Mr.. Joel A. Eith'-., ,,,, r,s -.S
snaf t3NS -. rre objects OF the meeting.
ana tlls seiegates from the wards were received and
confirmed. Mr. jones Oliver moved the reelection
OF the chairman Major J. A. FthanA which was
carried unanimously. The following nonlina.
tions were made and conArmed:-vice chair
man. MIR. ]. Oliver; secretaries, Messrs.
II. M. Garvin and ]. II. Hennessey;
loves having declined the OlIce of treasurer Mr. T.
Coppers was unanimously voted to the ONCE. The
chairman, In thanking the association for eectlng
INN for the second time, said that the present year
would be an important one In political sense The
damage and ruin which was now being sown
throughout the land and particularly in this State
by q corrupt radical government would soon cease
through the Efforts and exertlons OF the true de-
WocIacy. TlIe forces or the state would be mar
shalled and they would elect their Governor again.
and hoped TO rule the country in 1872 #p
Mr.. ]. X FelOwes reviewed the acts OF the present
government and maintained that 1t was the duty OF
the democracy TO condemn them ana improve upon
them. The interests OF the country required that
they should work and endeavor to rule the country
In the next few years. The present government was
trade OF the country they were doing 1t mortal in
jury and oppressing the working class to an incaicu
all they were contracting the liberty they
once enjoyed. II was their duty TO remedy
this and other things which would undoubtedly
clam their attention, and such work was undOubt-
edly the work OF young democrats. Mr.. A. s. Suill-
van said that deputatiQn or their society would
proceed to Albany shortly and meet forty to fifty
from other parts tho State for the purpose OF pro.
noting the usefulness OF the society, and also Tor the
consideration Of many topics which IL was their duty
10 consider Mr.. Daily having addressed the meet
ing the association adjourned Tor one month.
The New York herald., 1870-01-11
TaE Newark DEMOCRATIC MUDnLE.

Enthusiastic Indignation Meeting Inst Might
ssThe Mark of Caino to Be Eradscuted from
the Eleventh Ward-The Recusant Alderman
Requested to Resign.
The excitement In Newark, N. j., over the action
OF Alderman Charles Cain in "boltingu at the last
meeting OF the Common Council the "slate'' for city
officers, prepared by hts democratic colleagues, still
continues. While the democratic section OF the
community strongly deprecate the action Of the
recusant Alderman ana openly declare that he
was bought with republican greenbacks, the
non partisan portion of the people unit on the
fact that the thirteen 'regular'' Aldermen used
anything but good judgment IN their course toward
Cain.
Pursuant to call signed by Alderman gadell and
number OF the residents or the Eleventh ward OF
VILE Hail. Warren street. for she purpose OF ascer
tanning public opinion in the ward regarding the
O. 5 %mep Se aS
whiIe they were somewhat noisy, were on
the wso Of Ra
great was the excitement manifested on all sides
during the day over the probable course Of the meet
fehg that many persons went there armed feeling
certain that there would bo trouble In this, hap.
ply they were disappointed.
seven O'Clock there being at least 500 persons pres
ent. Mr.. Edward Rowe was chosen to preside, and
Alderman RADELL, Cams colleague from the
Eleventh ward. made some remarks In the course
given as much show as any other member.
Alderman MELoNE, OF the seventh ward said that
the only dissatisfied members OF the caucus were
nlessrs. Cain and ORourke and the matter at Issue
In caucus was placed between them to decide but
at the next caucus Cain stayed away.
The next speaker, Alderman TELLER OF the Sew
enth ward, was introduced by the chairman an
unnIncnlng German democrat. Mr.. Feer said that
Cain had promised IN caucus TO 90 with them, after
having given up his former stand that he must have
an Irshnan for Street Commissioner, and that he
left the Thursday evening perfectly salts
fed. A voice asked why II he was satisfied, did
Alderman Ellis come TO him after the caucus and
offer MIN 5000 TO go for the 'siateW The question
was net answered. but the chairman invited any
friend OF Mr.. Cain who might be present to come
forward and speak for him. Nobody came forward
however. t5
Alderman GooKEN said that Cain was oil right
himself only he had got into bad company. ("Green-
back company interpolated voice. He challenger
any man to come forward and endorse the action or
Cain.
set OF resolutions characterizng the course OF
Mr. Cam az 'naGrant breach OF political aith and
an insult the voters OF the ward" aud requesting
him to resign, were passed unanimously.
Just before tho adjournment, which took place
soon after the chairman asked those present II they
would allow the marx OF Cain to he stamped on the
wardf tremendous "No' was the result.
committee Of five was appointed to request Cain
TO resign, and the meeting adjourned.
The New York herald., 1870-01-11
TENNESSEE.


The State Constitutional Conventi0n-An Or
gahizatiOn Observation-Disclosures on the Pro.
priety of Administering an Oath to the
Members.
0a4 NASHVILLE, Jan. 10, 1870.
The Constitutional Convention assembled at the
court House In Nashville at twelve o'cloce to-day.
The Convention was called to order by Hon. A. O. p.
Nicholson, who read the proclamation from Gov
ernor Senter, announcing the vote for and against
the Convention, and stating the Convention had
been called by the people, the vote being 5052o for
and ,02O against. Colonel Boiling Jordan, men,
Der Of the Convention Of 1884, was appointed tenn
porary chairman, and s. 8. House, Of Williamson
county, temporary secretary. Sixty-six delegates
Mr. BAxTER, OF Knox county, proposed the ap-
pointment Of committee Of three to draw and sug-
gest the oath to be taken by the delegates.
Mr.. HASKELL, OF Shelby county, said the members
of the Convention OF 1884 took no oath.
Mr. BAXTER replied that 1t was not obligatory, but
tt would be appropriate to take an oath TO support
she constitution or the United States.
Mr.. q. w. JONES cOncurred with Mr.. Haskell that
it was not necessary to take oath, as the C0nven
ton was only delegated to submit amendments to
the constitution to the people. frt
After further discussion Mr.. Baxter's motion was
laid ON the table. 90
John q. Brown was unanimously elected perma.
nent president, having been nominated by John
Netheriand. James +. Lincoln was also nominated,
but withdrew.
Mr.. BROWN, on taking the chair. made brief
speech, conservative In It's tone. President Brown
was general u the Confederate army.
The New York herald., 1870-01-11
GEORGE PEABODY.

Posthumous Henors to George Peabody
Preparations for the Reception OF His Re-
mains at Portland. ~ T''vss : = ",''--= 'y~-
t-r +. 4. - PORTLAND. Jan. 10, 1870. r
The coming arrival Of the remains OF the late
George Peabody is the principal topic Of conversation
and interest In this city. Concerning the exact
time, however, when the neet OF mourning is to
arrive, there seems to be wide difference OF
opinion. Many incline to the opinion thai 1t Will
arrive In the course Of TWO Or three days. and there
are others who set the time as far distant as the Doth
From the fact that the three United states monitors
TO act as the guard Of honor, which were to sail
nom Boston to-day have had their orders counter
manded, 1t ls reasonable to believe that the eet win
not certainly appear in AMERICAN waters the present
week. - ~ - - 49,. y - 7,
Inc ceremonies attendant UPON the reception Of
the remains and also those connected With their de.
parture from this city will be grand and impressive
the city and State As soon as as The ee IS sgnaea
from the observatory the telegraph VIII lash the
news to all parts Of Maine and elsewhere, 50 that
there Will be ample time afforded for people all
over the State and country to witness the na cere.
monies. The reception fleet will be the United
States double turreted monitors M,antonomoh and
Terror and the corvette Alaska. To her Majesty's
Monarch Will be assigned the post Of honor, while
ofwar will follow in line. The ensiens viii VIII be- dis.
played at halfmast In conjunction with the British
iags. The marines ana crews will be drawn up IN
line, heads uncovered; the band will play funeral
drges and guns will be fred at the time OF the dis
emDarkation and transfer Of the remains TO the
authorities OF the State Of Maine. A delegation or
the officers will accompany the funeral escort from
Portland toPeabody.
According TO the arrangements the remains will
remain on board the Monarch fortyeght hours after
she - signaed before being brought on shore. and
they Will then probably lie IN state In the City Hall
for two days before being forwarded to Peabody
The ceremonies In the hall WIN occur upon the day
Of departure, and will pc grand and impressive. The
Haydn Association. supported by the Portland
and Germanla Bands will perform appropriate
selections The whole building will be thrown
open, So az 20 accommodate az who may
at the landing and remain throughout the cerem0-
MES. The British government has ordered Minister
Thornton TO he present at the funeral and there Is
some prospect that he may DO present at the arrival
OF the remains. Naf
1t Is expected that the President OF the United
States and the heads OF departments viii be repre-
sented at the funeral ccrsrcnies; also all the edlca
tional institutions In the land which hsYe peen
blessed with the liberaity Of the deceased. II is
rssr ,3g e tSe HeSes
walks Of Life than was evef seeh here. Decorators
will commence draping the City Hall and 6ter pub
lie buildings to.r1Qrrow, and the citizeus generally
viii unto with the authorities In displaying eb6M1
OF mourning. s%
The New York herald., 1870-01-11
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY MARKEr-LoSDoS, Jan. 1850
p. M.-Consols closed at ON for money and ok
925S for the account American securities closed
quiet United states lvetwenty bonds, 1852, 81;
1885. old, s6h: 1857, s5T; ten-fOrties, SAN Stocks
quiet Erie Railway shares, Tx; Illinois Central,
l03H.
PARIS BoURsE.- PARIS, Jan. 1o-The Bourse
closed quiet. Rentes 74f. SIC.
FRANKFORT BoURsE-FRANKFoRT JAM TO-
United States bonds closed firm, but unchanged.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKEr.-LIvERPoOL, Jan.
10, 4:3O Y. M-The cotton market closed quiet Mid
ding upands, 4l1'xd. llhd.; middling Orleans,
llMd. q 11hd. The safes of the dav have been
10000 bales, including 1000 for speculation and ex-
port s54
HAvRE CoTToS MARKET.-HAvRE, Jan. 10.-Cot-
ton closed quiet both on spot ana aloat.
LIVERPOOL BRyADsTuFFs MARxEr.-LrvERPooL,
Jan. 10, 4:30 p. M-Wheat SO. per Genital for No. 3
red Western.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET.-LrvERp0oL,
Jan. TO- a:30 p. M-Iard heavy at eos per cwt. Pork
104s. per bb for Eastern prime mess Cheeses IDS.
per cwt for the best grades or American nne. Ba-'
con COS. per cwt. for new Cumberland cut
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MAKKEr.-LrvERPo0L, Jan.
1O-l:3o r. M.-Linseed oil. f31 los. per ton. Ro5n,
I4s per cwt. for tine. Refined petroleum, Is. I'd.
per gallon.
Tai,ow a5s. 3D. per cwt. Refined petroleum 1rmer
at Is SID. ls sAd. per gallon. Linseed oil, ESQ
5s E3O los. per ton. Calcutta inseed nrm al 595-
3d q sos. Cd Lnseed oil, $50 s.. per ton.
PETROLEUM MARKEr.--ANTwERP, Jan. 1e-Pe-.
troleum opened firm; quotations unaltered-
The New York herald., 1870-01-11
FIRE At TN; ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL.
Panic Among the Employees.


About half-past nine O'Clock last night an employe
OF the st. Nicholas Hotter laundry, No. 81 Mercer
street. Immediately in the rear OF the hotel, rushed
into the street and cried Fire 1re ~ "Wheresn
asked fireman who happened to be passing at the
time. ION the upper moor or the laundry" answered
the man. as he bent rapid retreat for The hotel by
the rear entrance. policeman OF the Eighth pre-
clnt hearing the 'stl" alarm, hurried to
the station house, reported the fact, when
Captain McDernott and section OF men turned out
quickly and appeared at the scene OF the recent great
connagratlon. On their arrival they found two or
three hundred servants, male and female, clamor.
ing Tor admission to the upper noors. Al there was
danger OF some beng smothered by the smoke that
settled In the halls tho police cleared the buidir
just In time TO permit company from Mercer street
to get on Q stream OF water and OK tinguish ,the
nanies, which arst appeared on the top door, near
the due. ny the prompt action OF the police the
occupants OF the upper n0ors-lcmale servants OF
Mr.. nawk.-werI reassured, and the nremcn
quickly extngu.Shed the nre-whlch. It. ts believed,
was caused by detective nue--beloyes $250 damage
had been sustained, The police and the Fire De
pastmens responded 50 promptly shss no saIu wa'