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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-07
Portland and Kennebec R. R. Co.
THE ANNUAL MEETING

THE ANNUAL MEETING
OF the Stockholders of the Portland ana Kennsbec
Railroad Company will be held in the DI.
RECTORS' ROOMS at the PORT
LAND DEPOT,
On Monday, the 14ih day of Feb. inst,
at half past two O'Clock, P. M. for the following
purposes. viz:
1st.-To choose Chairman and Secretary.
2d.--To hear the Reports OF the Directors and
Treasurer of said Com pany, and act thereon.
ing year.
4th.--To transact such other business as nav
be properly acted on.
Augusta, Feb. Q, 1870. dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-07
Farm at Auction .

Farm to be sold at auction for.
1<ENN-N merly owned by Robert Moves, sit
ilIGSR uate5 in Falmouth, two miles from
lla4 .EIA the Grand Trunk Depot, on the road
..s3R4 leading o the town farm. consisting
OF I'd acres OF excellent land, with good house,
barn and wood-house thereon. Also, the stock con,
sstiug OF six cows and three heiers, all the farming
TOOLS and the principal part OF the household furni-
Atkins OF WeStbrook, the subscriber on the prem
lses sale to commence on the 10th day OF March,
!eto, atS O'Clock A. nj. II the weather is stormy on
da,. ~ 'A0 A-'' -"''
w3w6 MARY 6 MOVES
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-07

NEW YORK, Feb. 5-Money easy at a per
cert. Foreign Exchange quiet. Geld frmer at II, I.
Governments strong and higher. State securities
strong and higher. Stocks Improving the most &C
tive were New York Central stock and scri Lake
Shore, North Western, st. Paul, Pacific Mail and
Mariposa. The following are the quotations:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-07
Farm for Sale.

TIE wel-known and valuable
AM@-N Farm of the late Ezekiel Merrill,
&iMll situated in Yarmouth one mile
1lIllEli1 from the Falls and ten miles from
1EElaz2533 Portland.
Sald Farm contains one hundred ten acres of land
well DIVIDED into tllaee, pasturage and wood-lands
cuts about 30 tons of hay has two large barns two
story house and ell. all of which in good repair.
II applied for this place will be sold on liberal
divided, making two good farms.
For further particulars inquire of j. N. MER-
Kill, opposite Post Office Yarmouth, or DANIEL
COFFIN. 1l5 Congress St., Portland, or j. l.. MER-
RlLL, "a High st. Auburn. w1m*6
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-07
SPECIAL NOTICE.

last BUXTON STATION, on the Portland and
r. Rochester Railroad, will be discontinued
and alter February l, 1870, until further notice.
TH0S. QUINBY, Supt.
January 20, 1870. jan3idiw
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-07
Rare Business Chance :

NOR SALE or EXCHANGE for good Real Estate
r a stock of Merchandise, comprising splendid
with Lease and Fixtures OF Store, in the best Local
ton IN the thriving City OF Portland. Address,
jan12wtt L. W. IVES, Portland,
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MORE 1NsuRaENr REyERsEs REpoRrEp.

HAVANA, Feb 6.-Gen. Goyoaoche returned
from Puerto Principe on the 2ath ult. He an
nounces that he defeated the rebels and cap
tured two pieces of artillery and many prison.
ers 1t is reported that son of Cesepedes, II
years OF age, is among the captured.
MORE DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY.
Seven houses and several sugar fields have
been destroyed by incendiaries on the line of
the Remedies and Carbaren railroad.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-07
MASSACHUS ETTS.
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Parker House yesterday short illness. He
graduated at Brown University in 1913, sub
sequently founded two scholarships in that in
stitulion, aud for several years was pastor OF
the Baptist Church in Windsor, Conn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-02-07

Notice of Assignment.
NJ Office Is hereby given that William u, Haskell.
~ of Portland, on the sixth day OF January
1870, made assignment to the undersigned of ali
his property for the benefit of all his creditors pur
suant to chapter 70 Of the Revised Statutes and all
acts in amendment thereof and additional thereto
7. H. HASKELL, Assignee
Portland, January 10, 1870. swsw
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13
Notes and Suggestions for OctO
ber,

PREPARATION FOR WINTER.
There are several things to be done
on the farm which should not be put
of Until the rigofs Of Winter lay an
embarg on out-d work of all
kinds. The blowing of stubbIes
should be completed. It is very ben
eficial to land to be faliowed during
the Winter, and by this means expos
cd to the ameliorating influence of
frost, snow, and rain. Fall plowing
turns down weeds and grass and re-
duces their roots and stems into ma
nure for the ensuing crop. Drains
and water courses of every kind
should be freed from distractions, if
such exist, and the surface of mead
Ows Irrigated wherever water is avail
able. Muck and mari should be
drawn out of swamps. while the
ground is firm, and the top-dressing
of grass and land continued; dead
leaves collected and kept in sheds, as
they are, very useful when litter is
scarce; they are also valuable for mix
ing with stable manure in hot beds.
Stables, byres, sheds, and pens, should
be put into proper order for wintering
stock of all kinds, and machinery and
implements should be painted and
housed fof the Winter. Firewood or
coal should be provided, accounts
balanced, books, magazines and news
papers procured for the family, and
everything put into readiness for
spending the Winter comfortably.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13
A quack dish--roast duck.

a quack dish--rOaSt duck.
Fruit for newsmen--fresh dates.
Text for brewer--He-brews Xxx.
Footprints on the sand of time
cows feet.
The oldest toys in the world.
mountain tops.
A "green grocer is described as
one who trusts.
A Paris doctor advertises to ampu-
tate humpbacks.
Men born blind can't be carpenters
because they never saw.
The only persons who really enjoy
bad health are the doctors.
China claims to have had life insur.
ance companies 5000 years ago.
Lead foil is extensively used in
place Of lint In European hospitals.
Govern your thoughts when alone
and your tongue when in company.
A wag, passing by house which
had been almost consumed by fire
inquired whose it was; being told thai
it was a hatter's, he said: "Ah
then the loss will be felt ~
Whatever you dislike in another,
take care to correct in yourself.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

A collector of funds for a charitable
institution in London came to the
house of an old gentleman, whose
front door was ajar; he was heard
somewhat sharply reproving his serv-
ant, For what fault? Because after
kindling fire with match, she had
thrown the match into the fire, when
both ends being tipped with sulphur
it could have been used a second time.
The collector thought nothing could
be got here. He however summoned
courage, went in and told his object
To his surprise the old gentleman
heard the case with interest, and
counted out four hundred guinpas to
further the charity. The collector
then told him what he had overheard
THAT is quite another thing" said
the old gentleman. "Saving makes
giving. Always expect most from
prudent people, who first know how
to mind their own accounts"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13
Select Miscellany.
L. MIN PRUSSIA.

LIZ ". IN EhD oS4A.
Yes, am quite upset;
In fact, I'm dizzy yet
With all that rapid riding, day and nightI
But still, two things I sec
fe fhsy'vs mads an end Of tie,
Aid blown the Empire higher than a kite
Yes, here am, at last
And all my dreams are past.
didn't think to enter Prussia thus
Confound that "Vorwarts" man
When first the var began
BE seemed as Iogy as omnibus.
Faugh smell the sweitzer Kaise
This same in every place, eh1
How theSb big Germans love an ugly stencil
Myl what a taste they've got
For articles that rot
And can it be they live so near the Frenchi
I'm in a pretty Hssti
---z And, Worse than all the rest,
Isthinking how got here there's the rub.
When have mussd awhile
On all my luck so vile,
aim Ost wish they'd hit me with q club
It's very we'll to say
'I might have won the day,
If things had only gone this way thsti'
shb6ld have made them go,
And let these Germans know
That they must go, too or be cut dowh fat.
Ths5 didn't 30, it seems;
Except twas in my dreems
And, consequently, must bid goodbye
To titles, power and state,
Which 1 enjoyed of late,
And curse my dismal h4te--p5br to6is and I
-PuhEhingllo
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

Two years ago the cure for dropsy
given below was printed in the Mari
eta Register, and is now printed
again by request. 1t was given by q
Marietta lady who knew its great
value:
Put in a stone jar or jug one gallon
of stale apple cider; add to this a
double handful of parsley roots and
tops, cut fine; double handful OF
scraped horse-redish; two tablespoon.
fuls of bruised mustard seed; half ounce
of syrup of squills; one ounce of juni.
per berries; the liquid to be kept warm
by the fire for twenty-fOur hours,
shaken often, then strain FOR use.
Dose for an adult, One-half wine
glassfull three times a day. To be
taken on an empty stomach. The dose
may be increased if Necessary. The
patient should use moderate exercise,
subsist on dry, nOurishing food, and
abstain from all liquids as much as
possible. &C G. J. R.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13
Singular Arithmetioal Fact.

Any number Of figures you may wish to multiply by
s. will give the result If divided By Pa much
quicker operation; but ynu must remember to annex
q eypher to the answer when there is remainde r
and when there is a remainder whatever it may be
annex 5 to the Multiply 464 by 5, and the
answer will be 232O; divide the by 2, and you
have 232, and as there is no remainder you add cy-
Dber Now take 35g-multipIy by 8. the answer is
nos on dividing this by there is l7g and remain
der you therefore place at the end Of the line, and
the result is again 1885
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

A preacher once preached rather q
long sermon from the text: 'ThOu
art weighed iB the balance and found
wanting" After the congregation
had listened about an hour some be-
gan to get weary and went out; Oth-
ers followed, greatly to the annoy
ance of the preacher. WhereupOd he
stopped his sermon and said: s'That's
right, gentlemen, as fast as you ars
weighed pass out"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

As train on the Wilmington and
Wellington road reached Warsaw,
N. c., the other day a Texas chap on
board asked one of the settlers at the
station, "What kind of a country
have you around here ?' "Oh !" was
the response, "we have a mighty nice
country; all we lack is water and good
society,"" The CarOlinian man was
somewhat comforted by the assurance
of the Texan that HI had the same
advantages.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

A livery stable keeper named Spur
would never let a horse go out with
out requesting the lessee not to drive
fast. One day young man called to
get a turnout to attend a funeral.
"Certainly," said Spur; "but," be
added, forgetting the solemn purpose
for which the young man wanted the
horse, "don't drive fast"
"Why, Just look here, old fellow
said the somewhat excited young man,
81 want you to understand Tll keep
up the procession if it kills tie
hOrsel"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

A lady friend had repeatedly called
her little son to come and say his
prayers, as 1t was bedtime. Wearied
at last by her importantly, he stopped
his play and said: "What'5 the mat
ter, mamma; Is God IN q hurry %
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

"Mamma," said Harry, "what is
the difference between goose and
geese? ?" "Why, don't you know"
said four year-old Annie ''One geese
is a goose, and a whole lot Of gooses is a
geese"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

THE DEFUNCT EMPERoR.-A correspOn-
dent gives a sorry picture of the ex-Em-
perOr, at Wilhelmshohe. He says: "He
is now blOated, bilious, and yellow. His
eyes are faint, tired and expressiOnless.-
His movements are slow, awkward, and
mechanical, and his face absolutely de-
void of expression. He retires late, and
rises early. He dresses plainly in black,
and amuses himself a great deal by talk
ing to the school-children, who gather
around to see him."
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

A young couple had been married
by a Quaker, who, after the eeremohy,
remarked, 'sFriend, thou art now at
the end of thy troubles" A few
weeks after the young man came to
the minister, boiling over with rage,
his wife turning out a regular vixen.
81 thought you told me was at the
end of my troubles ?' $50 I did,
friend, but I did not say which end. !"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

rWho tempted Eve Y'' asked
Sunday School teacher Of a young
scholar. The little fellow, after few
moments, exclaimed ats the gems
tleman who lives in h-lI; I've fofs
gotten his name,"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

Why Is pretty girl like hard sum- Because she's
something to cyphsr tsigh for.)
Wby should a minister have wives than any
one else Because he olsn marries couple at =
time.
Why is an address on board ship like brscslst7-
Because il ls q deck Grafton.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13
Enigma.

I am composed Of 26 letters.
My 10 4 II l3 20 Is is what most young men do.
My l67 % y are the initials Of grand Institution.
MY IS IL q 10 Is 26 3 il a horrible practlc5.
MY u 20 is very hard to say times.
My 3 2 % is bird
NY 6 10 q don't spell anything.
81 answer is my advice all young girls, and wO
be unto them that will not heed it.
DUvs Hill, o. PAP'S PET.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

IfyOu wish to increase the size and
prominence Of your eyes, just keep
an account of the money you spend
foOlishly, and add it up at the end Of
the year.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13
Problem.

man has so eggs which he intended TO sell o. fol
lows: SO al for cents "a at for cents, and the
rest at ~ for II cts.; but wing got them mEe1 how
much must he sell them for per dozen to get the in
tended price
October, 1870. J. ". G.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

"They tell you that every one of
these words is a Greek word, that
their whole forms a Greek sentence
written in this order: Napoleon on 0
leon con apOLeon pOJeon, and that the
sentence means in English: "NapO-
leOny being the lion Of the people, was
marching on destroying the cities"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

A drunken passenger on a railroad
train was very anxious to get off and get a
drink. The Conductor restrained him,
until, at one station, he shouted, ''Le' me
ct Outl matter # great importance to me
th't ct out it's fortune to me ~ "HOw
SOP" asked the conductor. "Why, ye
see, if git out and take On'y two more,
(hic) I shall own the whole d-n ra'
road -
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

The only liberty cap, says a clever and
witty author, is the night-cap. In it men
visit One-third Of their lives the only land
where they are free and equal.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

One rod makes an acher, as the boy
said when the schoOlmaster busted
his back.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

An excellent old deacon, who, having
won a fine turkey at charity rattle, didn't
like to tell his severe orthodox wife how
he came by it, quietly remarked, as he
handed her the fowl, that the ''shakers''
gave it to him.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

1t was woman who first prompted
man to eat, but he took to drink of
his own accord,
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

The young lady at AllemagoOzelum,
who was up with the lark, is now
down with the rheumatism.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

A young man charged with being lazy
was asked if he took it from his father
81 think not" was the reply; "father's
got all the Iaziness he ever had"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

sBOur stock of original matter for this depar rtmeni
is running low. Wake mp, contributors, and send in
your Euigmas, Problems &c.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13
Lei your VIC youF Aaalrsl

I
| 1t is g custoh too cOmihon with the mer
of the world to keep their families in ut.
teF ignorance Of the situation of their busi-
| hess. The wife knows nothinR-has not
even an idea Of the amount Of her bus-
| bands fortune, whether it is to be Goii1ted
! by hundreds or thousands. She spends.
as matter Of course, all he gives her to
spend, with the full confidence that when
that is gon5, and she asks for it. be will
give her more.
Husband and wife have a mutual inter-
est. Every woman should know the ex-
act state of her husbands finances, under
stand his plans. andRaid him if possible
with her cO1nseis, an then the terrible
money catastrOphes would not so often
happen. Many z wife who is plunging
her husband deeper into debt, ffrfn ignO-
rance, would, if she knew his embarrass4
ments, be the first to retrench, the FIST 20
save, and with WOmanly sympathy and
generosity help him to reinstate his fail
ing fortunes.r
A. T. Stewards homie Fof females. now
in course Of erection on Fourth avenue,
near Thirty-seeOnd street, New York, is
fast approaching completion. The build
ing is to be seven stories high, 1921 feet on
Fourth avenue, and 2O5 feet on Thirty
second and Thirty-third streets, respec
lively. 1t will cover an area Of Al 900
square feet. The rent to each tenant, it is
expected, will be fixed at 81 week, and
food will be furnished on the European
plan. A resident can live here for about
$3.50 or 50 per week. The establishment
is calculated to hold 800 persons. The
ground floor win be occupied by stores
The total cost of the structure will be
about S3,00O,O0O. This building is intend
ed for the benefit of single women in poor
circumstances, such as shop girls, sewing
girls, &c.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

MINISTER TO ENGLAND.-HOn.
Oliver p. Morton of Indiana, who
achieved so mitch distinction as Gov.
ernOr in time of the war, and since in
the .. s. Senate, has accepted the ap-
pOintment of Minister to the Court OF
st. James. As says the Cincinnati
Commercial:
'"The mission Is one which Mr.. Morton
IS qualified to fill. Less scholarly than
Motley, less cOnvivial and fraternizing
than Reverdy Johnson, and less unsym-
pathetic and exclusive than. Adams, he is
superior TO all of them IN the practical and
positive character Of his mind, and will
deal with all Questions which may arise
during his Ministry with a directness and
force that will be refreshing in diplomatic
circles"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13
Youths Department.

H5-Original Enigmas, Charades Problems, ETC., are
respectfully solicited. The always ac-
company them, together with the name Of the real
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

1t is strange, says the Louisville
Courier Journal, how some men will
attempt to deceive the Almighty
For instance, at suburban church
last Sunday, one Of the congregation
devoutly Joined in singing the hymn
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13
BRIDGE NOTICE.

1UBI4oRs.oFFiCE, HfGHUABD CO.,
r HIBLsB0Ro, o., Sept q, 1870. J .
a d, WH0HTTT MAY CONCERN, viii take notice,
~ that ffha gommissiq1Frs Qfi Hiehlaqd County
Ohio hereby publish their Intentions 70 construct
Highuuy Bridre across the East Fork Of Whleoak
Greek, near MoWryfoWn, iBrWhiieoak Township A nd
10 aud Commissioner hsFe fixed upon the hfst dag
q tlssle- regular session. 70 hear and aeteruaine
al Objections 20 tln construction Of said Bridge
By order Of The Commissioners Of Highland Co o.
neV29Wf DANIEL MURPHY, Co. Auditor.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

Margaret Waters, having been found
guilty of the wilful murder Of forty in
fants, has been sentenced to be hanged, in
England
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

knowing at the same time that every
body present knew that he owns the
finest villa in the neighbOrhood, and
at least three thousand acres of the
best land in Texas.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

NAPOLEON IN GREBK.-A chapter
of Paris gossip in the London Herald
contains the following:
"At the faubourg they are just now
fond of Greek and amagrams- Here
is fair sample:
n apOleOn.
A pOleOn.
P OleOn.
0 leon.
L con.
E on.
n n
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1870-10-13

"NO foot Of land do I possess
No cottage in this wilderness :
A DoOr Waviarina man. &c. %
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-01
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN, TUESDAY NOVEMBER l. 1870

Sl502O v dozen. Western eggs duh at
Is a 3Oc y dozen.
BUrrER-The market is dull, with good
supply of all descriptions, except choice
Western. We quote: Choice Northern, 43
a45c; common, 80 035c; choice Western,
"a a 35c: good do, 30 a 33c, ard inferior l80
Csc v ib.
CHEEsR-Western factory is selling at Is
Isle = tb; Reserve at 1871 lac, and
English dairy at lSc.
Corn MEALS quiet and steady; kiln
dried is selling from store at So IS "A =
t5l; % bbs sold at the latter price.
y ID.
BEANs-Are in light supply, and white
Western command $S0l0 e Dbl.