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The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12

This is not subject for strife, but for argu-
ment President Grant in his message and
Secretary Boutwell, in his report recommend
ed that for the present no change in the reve-
nae laws be male though under their provi-
sions more money is raised than is required
for paying the current expenses of the gov
ernment and the interest on the national
debt. AS all the world knows, the surplus
revenue is large enough to pay off the debt
at the rate OF hundred millions year. The
President and Secretary are of the opinion
that this state of things should continue an
osher year, inasmuch as the debt is not yet
funded, and another revision of the tariff and
revenue laws would be required Immediately
after the present forms of the governments
indebtedness are exchanged for others bear
Ing lower rate of interest. They would 60
on paying the debt, and thereby strengthen
ing the public credit, instead of making a
change in the revenue laws that must soon be
followed by another. Every observer knows
the disturbing effect of constant changes in
laws relating 10 taxation, and the motives of
the administration in desiring to avoid them
q e obvious
On the other hand comes Mr.. Wells, Spe-
cial Commissioner of Internal Revenue, who
holds that the best interests of the Republic
are to be subserved by other means. He
would have an immediate reduction of about
fifty millions in taxation, believing that the
tightening of the peoples burdens TO that ex-
tent would SO stimulate trade, manufactures
and the various forms of productive industry
as to more than compensate for any neglect
to pay portion of a debt not yet due at this
time And this view seems to be the popu-
lar one, the Republican press of the coun-
try in particular having expressed itself
quite generally in favor of immedi-
ate reduction. Among the most prom
inent papers that have already spoken
we may mention the New York Times,
Post and Commercial Advertiser, Boston I'D.
uertiser, Chicago Republican and Tribune,
Springfield Republican, Missouri Democrat
and many others. There is thus a well de-
fined difference of opinion in the Republican
ranks on this phase of the financial question.
How Congress will settle the matter, it is vet
too early to form an opinion. Happily it is
not one of those questions, on which devious
conflicts and divisions are likely to arise.
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12

The CASE OF DIR. SCHoEPPE.-The case
OF DIR. Schoeppe of Pennsylvania, in which
the Germans have taken unusual interest and
have almost moved heaven and earth to pro-
cure a pardon, has assumed new phase.
DR.. Schoeppe, of Carlise had a patient a
wealthy spinster, Miss Steinecke. A year ago
she suddenly died. The doctor produced a
will in which he was made her heir, The
will was pronounced a forgery by the lady's
relatives, and the doctor was arrested, tried
and convicted on the charge of having poison
ed her. For new trial, or communication.
extraordinary efforts have been made. As
one effort, gentleman wrote to Professor
Gnelst, OF Berlin, an eminent jurist, hopinp
to get favorable opinion from him. He re-
plies that The medical testimony on which the
doctor was convicted was erroneous. in this
agreeing with our prominent medical experts.
Professor Gneist then says that the general
impression in Berlin is unfavorable to DR..
Schoeppe, and he expresses the opinion that
ne is dangerous criminal, who was, six or
seven years ago, sentenced to the Penitentia-
ry theie for grand larceny and forgery. lie
says that the description of that Schoenne
agrees with the description of this one. He
says: "The States ATTORNEY, who nrosecntaS
the case OF our former Paul Schoeppe makes
special mention of the fact that the forgery of
documents charged in your country agrees
with the method which our Paul Schoenne
was habitualy employing. Our records here
contain series of such documents with we'll
executed limitations of the documents of 9TH
ers. You will not blame public opinion that
presumes the identity of the two persons with
tolerable certainty" AS may be imagined.
this letter OF Professor Gneist has created a
profound sensation among the Germans.
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12

IheIe are seven sisters residing in Holmes
burg, Penn, whose average is 72 years.
Gail Hamilton is the author of the Blot-ine
Papers in Harpers Razar.
Prince Alfred is expected in Boston durine
the winter or sometime in the spring.
Ex-Gov. Seymour is rapidly recovering fron,
the injuries he lately received by being thrown
from his carriage.
DR.. George G. S. Choate, for sixteen wears
past Superintendent of the Massachusetts In.
natic Asylum in Taunton, has resigned.
Gen. Halbert E. Paine has reiterated his 70.
fusal to be candidate for reelection to Con.
eress from Wisconsin. His constituents regret
his determination to retire TO private life.
A Washington letter says Elder B. d. Peel,
is the recipient of a nice little salary of S150O
as "Topographer of the Water Board of that
city.
Prince Arthur received by cable from Lon
don on New Years Eve, hearty wishes for a
Happy New Year from those he left behind
when he came across the seas.
Samue, Hoar, the eldest son of the Attorney
General, is about to be married to Miss Laura
Wise, a reigning belle of Baltimore, to whom
he has long been engaged, and who has been
stopping for some weeks at Concord, Mass.
1t is announced that Senator Ross of Kansas
intends to institute libel suit against num-
Der of leading papers for publishing statement
that his vote in favor of the acquittal of Presi-
dent johnson during the impeachment trial
was purchased.
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Ta9 ssaastai faespiiai.


Nh. EDITOn, Our citizens are aware,
through some recent statements in the news
papers, that an organized effort is now In pro-
gress for the establishment of public hospi.
tai in this city, on liberal SCALE The State
Medical Association, through the valuable pa
pers drawn and submitted to that body, by our
townsman, DR.. Gilman, first gave expression
to the great merit and Importance of this en-
terprise, and secured the act of incorporation
in 1868. Extensive correspondence. since
that time, throughout the State. and many
conferences held by gentlemen of the medi-
cal profession and others, have developed
most gratifying favor for the undertaking in
all quarters-a favor which will not be limited
by mere words of announcement INIT will he
made effectual by positive benefactions.
Ihe necessary preliminary organizations are
now going forward. The friends of the institu-
ton confidently anticipate that The State will
assist in the endowment, (the Governor has al
ready spoken with most judicious and friendly
volee) and petitions are now extensively in
circulation for that object.
The best ground of appeal to the public au-
thorties (uextto the essential merits of the
SA'Si AiSS, AZ lhO aopCeto VI sCleuCe anu VI
nevolence) will be the generous contributions
of individual benefactors. These will not be
wanting, we are assured. Tie work of solic-
iting subscriptions is to be commenced yery
soon, throughout the State A part of that
work is 10 be done here. Portland NAV we'll he
expected to do generous part and, we can
not doubt, will come up to the proper mark.
By the establishment of the hospital here, we
shall have its advantages peculiarly within our
reach, and we must also show ourselves cana
BILE of apprecating its Importance to the public
welfare, in the broader lights of humanity and
science. Wherever it might be established. no
institution, at this day, could be more to the
dignity and credit of the State, or better ex-
preston of the individual benevolence and
culture of our people than well endowed and
well managed hospital. All who are best ac-
quanted with the object concur in the opinion
that now is the time to put this good cause for
ward. 1t seems to ba an enterprise which
neither the State nor the people can Justly
postpone any longer.
The subscriptions will not of course, require
to. be Immediately paid in. There will be
ample time for prudential arrangements in re-
spect to payment and therefore the more
scope for the liberal impulses, with which
right minded and warm hearted subscribers
will put down their names-no one being hold
en-, unless an adequate, definite sum is obtain
ed for the object
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Tier,is.

Silver i slo~'y getting hIa eirealatlon in
The wes.etA cltles.
The composition of the United States Eve
and three cent pieces is one-tourth nickel: the
balance is copper.
The State of Massachusetts, paws. from cur-
rent revenue and taxation, interest on about
$135OO,0OO
A lad in st. Louis, sentenced to death for
murder, has been begging the Surgeons in fbe
event OF his execution, to resuscitate him by
means of electricity.
1t seems by the latest statistics that in Ohm
there is an excess of As 800 men over women !.
in Michigan 10000; in California LA OOc,. and
in other States of the West similar proportiors.
Mother" said Jemima, "Sam wants to
come courting me to-night." "WeJI wbat
did you tell him?" ooh, I told him he mi,,bt
come. 1 felt anxious to see how he wouid
act'
The Bloomington Ill) Pantooraph thinks
the amount of corn in the West has been GREAT
ly overestimated. AS to Illinois, at least, il
says there is not more than one-third of n cron,
taking the State together, between the Ohio
and Mississippi and the Toledo and Western
railroads, there is, perhaps, half a cron but
north and south of these roads third of a crop
is the most that any one who has had an on.
pcrtunity of knowing pretends to claim. The
corn, too, is generally of very inferior quality
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12

NEW YORK is considerably exercised over
the painful occurrence of the elopement of the
Rev. Horace Cook, Methodist clergyman,
with young lady of his congregation The
young lady is Matte johnson, mere school
girl, while the reverend seducer is represented
to be man of about 81, who leaves wife and
young son in Strengthened circumstances He
was a preacher of ability and great personal
attractions. The young lady's father received
the following note from the reverend rascal
after his fight:
l love Matte; 1 will care for her tenderly,
kindly, lovingly. inconsistent as it NAV ap-
pear with my present conduct, 1 ask for no
mercy, but am ready to pay with my life fer
the possession of the woman L ADORE
HORACE Cook
1t is said that the brothers of Miss johnson
have gone in pursuit of the seducer, and it is
feared that he will be shot at sight. This girls
father is reported to be in state of insanity,
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12

THE QUEEN OF MADAGASCAR BECOMES A
CHRIsTIAN.-That must have been strange
scene in Madagascar when the Queen had the
royal idols brought and committed to the
flames. She had embraced Christianity, and
when the chapel for Divine service was ready,
the disgraced deity which consisted of two
pieces OF silk with small splinter of wood in
the middle, was taken from tina temple and
thrust into fire. The crowd declared that
being god he would not burn-but somehow
''he,' was very soon consumed; and then, with
no little pathos, 1.-THE people, seeing now that
they had no gods to worship, sent to the Queen
to ask what they were to worship for the tu-
ture.' The foundation of their faith had in
deed been greatly shaken. The Queen is so
send teachers of Christianity among them, and
eartb," is likely to have turned the last page
OF the sanguinary records which have hitherto
iormed SO large part of her history.
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12

SECRETARY BOUTWELL, ON THE FRANCES
Secretary Boutwell, delivered a lecture in
Washington, Monday night, in aid of the
Treasury of the Grand Army of the Republic,
during which he took occasion to express him.
self as follows in regard to national finances
Referring to the proposition to replace the
present bonds by new loan at a reduced in
terest, he said the proposition for a new loan
has the purpose alone of a reduction of the in
terest account, and if this cannot be accom-
pllshed we have no occasion to intrude upon
the markets of the world. Our power to place
new loan, at a reduced rate of interest, on the
market is, in my opinion, wholly dependent
upon the magnitude of our European revenue.
Nothing but menace of payment will induce
the holder OF six per cent. bonds to surrender
them and accept bond bearing lower rate
of interest. IF you reduce the revenue SO that
1t Is barely adequate to meet the necessary ex-
penses and accruing interest the holders of 20
bonds will resolutely resist every effort to in
duce them to accept a lower rate of interest,"
OUR net interest account, excluding the Pacific
Railroad bonds, is S125O0OOOO The govern
ment has already bought $90,OOO,0O0 of its own
bonds, the interest on which is paid to the
treasurer, leaving our actual interest at about
Sl2O ,O0O,O 900. The reduction of the interest ac-
count S1S,000,0 900 year will enable us, if we
choose, to make this basis of the sinking
fund to pay the principal of the. interest-bear-
ing debt in 35 years. If we reduce our revenue
to the necessary expenses of the government,
aud the amount needed 10 pay the interest at
the present rates, that is to say, the saving of
$4,000 600 annually, the amount of interest
Will, in thirty five years, with the accumulated
interest, be equal to the bonded debt of the
United States.
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12

NoMINATIoNs BY THE GovERNoR.--The Gov
ernor has nominated George w. Randall, of
Portland, and Elias Millikep, of Burnham, to
be Justices of the Peace for the State at large;
Henry c. Reed, of Norway, VIM. Philbrick, of
Skowbegan, to be Justices of the Peace and
Quorum, and S. K. Whiting, of Ellsworth,
Herbert r. Hawes, of Vassalboro, H. il. Clark,
Of Lubec, and John A. Bryant, of Castle Hill
Plantation to be Justices with power to solem-
nize marriage.
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12

POSTAL ROUTES FOR MAINE.-Mr., Morrill,
has presented to the House, for reference to
the Committee on Post Office and Post Roads,
a bill to establish the following post routes in
Maine: From Burnham village to Unity;
from Dexter, by Digby, to Cambridge; from
Bath, by Georgetown and Arrowsic, to Berly VS.
Mills; from East Dixfeld, by South Carthage
to Dixfeld; from Strong, by Freemantown, to
Salem village
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ONE Of the ablest and most prominent citi-
zens of Portland writes communication,
which we publish in another column, in re-
gard to the progress made by those who are
making special effort to establish General
Hospital in this city. We commend his state
ments to the attention of all to whom the
welfare of their fellow men is dear. This
enterprise cannot fail without lasting disgrace
to the State and to the city. In the interest
OF humanity and science alike the hospital is
an absolute necessity.
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12
Political Nares.

IHE attempt to harmonize the different Pc
publican organizations in New York city has
entirely failed.
Two of West Virginia's Congressman, it is
reported, will vote to abolish the frankine
privilege.
NEW HAMPsHIRE's vote on the Constabu-
larry law has just been officially declared
There were 5,976 votes for the law and 1850
against it; majority against, 1880.
Hon. J. B. GRINNELL denies that he is a
candidate for United States Senator from
Iowa, and says that no person has had au-
thority to announce him as such.
THE project of creating the office of State
Auditor is agitated at Augusta, but we pre-
sumo that the project can be received with fa-
vor only in case it is considered expedient to
get along without the Executive Council
GENERAL REYNOLDS has written to a
friend in Indiana that General Davis is elect.
ed Governor of Texas, that three of the four
Congressman chosen are Republicans, and
that there is Republican majority in the
Legislature.
HE Houston Telegraph speaks wise and
timely word to the other Democratic papers
of Texas when it reminds them that by a
kindly tone they can do vast deal of good
for the State. 1t says it has done all in its
power to defeat the Radicals, but the battle is
now over and it protests against a continu-
ance of bitter utterances.
The Temperance men of Concord, N. H.,
held a preliminary meeting Monday night to
choose delegates to the State Convention to
be held Wednesday next. A full set of dele
gates was chosen, after which there was dis
cussion, in which much discordant feeling on
the question of the Independent political fac
tion was manifested, and the debate at times
was personal and abusive. The meeting, as a
whole, was three to one against the nomina-
tions of separate State tickets. If this caucus
was any criterion to judge by, the State Con-
vention will be stormy one.
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12

The PRESS FOR THE SEssIoN.-Some inquiry
havng been made as to the terms of the PRESS
for the Legislature session, we would state tina
it will be furnished for 81. Matters of much
interest to the citizens of Portland and yicni-
ty will engage the attention of the Legislature,
AMI as the PRESS will contain full reports OF
legislative proceedings it will become indspen-
sable to all who are Interested in public af.
fairs
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12
BYRON never has had a monument in West.

BYRON never has had monument in West
minister Abbey; but, says an exchange, the
reaction in his favor is so marked in conse-
quence of the appearance of Mrs. Stoves
book, that the Dean and Chapter may permit
memorial to be set up. Whatever may be
the errors of Mrs. Stowe, it is bad to conceive
now man who is acknowledged by his best
friends to have been marvel of debauchery.
mendacity and malignity, can become a very
great popular favorite. Taking the most fa-
vorable view of his character that is anywhere
given, and he would not now be tolerated on
either continent in respectable society.
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12

SUPER PHosPHATEs.-The farmers will be
looking for fertilizers before long, and we rec
ommend them to try Croasdale's, of which
large quantities were sold in this section last
year, and gave, we believe general satisfaction.
Messrs. Conant & Rand, 1853 Commercial St.,
Portland, are the agents for Maine. See ad-
vertsement. 1,&,w
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12

BREvET MAJOR GENERAL CHARLES r.
49, L., Ca.ol' las been appointed to succeed
on. @ ' ; osas, a;0; :, mower as military command
1n' ~ Aou,siana' IS well known in this State
He is graduate of Colby Universi,'nn 'naS - 1'a'e' =
merly resided in Eastport. During thu thu lor-
he became Colonel of the famous First Ma war
Cavalry, and afterwards received his higher
brevet rank. After the war and before he
became an officer of the regular army he sery-
ed in the Legislature as Senator from Wash.
ington County.
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12

1T is said the coal operators have reduced
the wages of miners so as to bring about
strike and thus diminish the supply of coal, in
order to maintain prices. A partial strike has
ALREADY resulted, and no coal is being shipped
at present from the Schuvlkill reoion
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12

g3 First Page-Letter from Somerset Coun-
ty; Sh'pbuilding on the Clyde; Making Butter
without Milk; Stanton and his First Wife
The Pneumatic Tunnel Singular Motives for
Murder; Gen. Grants Popularity; New Mu-
sic; Gossip and Gleanings; Miscellaneous
Items.
Fourth Pa0e-Brjliiants poetry
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12

A story has been extensively published on
the Continent lately to the effect that Presi-
dent Grant will soon visit the sovereigns of
Europe, and that he will make the trans -atlan-
tic voyage accompanied by fleet of IRON
clads
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12
Batche!Or's Hair Hva

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world;
tie only true and perfect Dye; harmless reliable in
stantaneous; no disappointment; ridiculous tints;
remedies the i'll effects Of bad dyes; invgorates and
caves the hair soft and beautiful black or brown
Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers, and properly
applied at the Wig Factory, 16 Bond st, N. Y
june 3-SNd&w1yr
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Mrs. JENNIE JONES, of Westbrook, will
favor the citizens of Gorham this Wednesday,
evening with musical entertainment at the
M. E. Church. Judging from her former sue
cess we have no doubt she will have crowded
housa
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MARIN N e N NEWS.
PORT OF POR ILL ND.

Tuesday, Jan. II.
ARRIVED.
Sch Jerusha Baker. johnson Boston.
Sch Frank Pierce, Grant. Ellsworth.
Sch Ocean, Grant, Ellsworth.
Sch Ohio. Fullerton, Ellsworth.
Sch Morning star, Bennett. Castine.
Sch Snow bird, (Br) Mclaughlin, st John, NIB,
or Newport.
Sch White Swan. Collins. Calais for New York.
Sch l. Clark. Clark, CALAIS for Boston.
Sch Roamer. Mayo, Calais for Neponset.
Sch Calsta, Spear, Rockla..d tor New York.
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rFRoM OUR CORRESPONDENT.

Sch Mary. of Boothbay, before reported wrecked at
Small Point harbor was commanded BY Capt Quinn
by. and bound to New Meadows tor clans. She let
Boothhay on the 1st INST and put into Small Point
Tor haibor. During the gale OF the I'd, she broke
from her anchors and went ashore. There were
three persons on board, (Capt QumbY. VIM Lyon,
and MI Crockett who are supposed to have attempt
ed to land in their dory which has since been found
broken up The bodies were all found on the beach
and taken to Boothbay, where they were buried on
Sunday 9th. The vessel has been got of.
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Matters arising and presented under The Aa
of Mdrcb.1S

NATHANIEL DAVIS, late of Brunswick. do
ceased. Copy OF will and petition that the sama
may be verified and established as the will Of sa3G
iesl lator presented by Samuel G. Davis, Admins.
traitor with the will annexed, ihis-
JOHN A. WATERMAN. Judge.
w3w-2 Attest, EDWARD II, STAPLES pr,....
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MEMOIR ANDA.

Ship Kendrick Fish, of Thomaston, Capt Watts,
from Cardiff. destroyed by fire at Callao on the
18th ut. No partculare received. She was a first
class vessel OF 1926 TONS built at Thomaston in 1867
and was owned by S Watts aud others.
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A Hint for New Years.

Our mail Subscribers will see by the date on their
uape.s the time to which they have paid. Will all
n arrears please be as prompt as possible in paying
b, sameq Terms $500 year in advance.
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Estate of Caleb q. Small

T. Office is hereby given, that the subscriber has
been duly appointed aud taken upon himself
the trust of Administrator with the will annexed of
the estate of
CALEB s. SMALL, late of Portland,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de
mands upon the estate OF said deceased are required
to exhibit the same and all persons ndebted to sail
estate are called upon to make payment to
WILLIAM E MORRIS,
Administrator with the will annexed
Portland, Dec. 21st, 1869. dc22d1aw 3w -sneod;w W
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MARRIED.
DIED.

In Brunswick. Jan. 5, Amy Ward. aged 70 years
years.
In Bath. Jan. 8. Mr.. John P. Donnen aged 4s yrs
In Mechanic Falls. Jan. 8, Mrs. Annette H. Par
sons, aged 20 years months
In Hebron, Dec. "a, Mrs. Emily A. Bent, aged "a
:, In Nortbport, Dec. II, Vinal H. Knowlton, aged
=, In Stockton, Dec 20, Mrs. Henry S. Stowel aged
Al years months. NeSN
In New Orleans, Dec. Is. NJ. Elizabeth Stone.
AZ years. $50
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MY HAIR was falling of, used two bottles
OF Natures Hair Restorative and it checked it
at once. 1t is clean, safe and efficient; 70 cts.
bottle. If your druggist has not got it, send
direct to Proctor Bros, Gloucester, Mass. See
advertisement
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Gas COmnanv D;v;doa

A DIVIDEND OF two dollars per share is declar-
on and after the 18th instant.
j. L. McCOBB.
treasurer Portland Gas Light company.
January II, 1870. dtl
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-12

WI WILSON & Co. have just received at
their Tea store, No s. Federal street, choice
lot of dried fruits, fresh and nice, direct from
the great West, which they can sell at low
prices.