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The Portland daily press., 1870-08-04

"A witness in divorce suit Kept saying
that his wife had a Ietaliatirg disposition
that she "retaliated for every little thing"
"Dil YOU ever see her husband kiss herw
asked the wile's counsel, "Yes, sir, oiten."
swell, what did she do on such occasious%
"Sbe always retaliated, SIR"
When in Aberdeen, DR.. johnson dlned
with clergyman, the soup being "hotch-
potch." The lady Of the house, after having
served him once, asked if he would take some
more. The gruli and stern moralist, and out
spoken social bear, replied, at is dish fit for
hogs, madam" "Take little more, then"
was the immediate and appropriate reply OF
the lady.
-"Parson, would much rather hear you
preach" said baflled. swindling horse jock
ey,"than to see you in 'efere in bargains be-
tween man and man." "Well," replied the
parson, elf you had been where you ought to
have been, last Sunday, you would have heard
me preach" "Where was that?" inquired
the jockey. "In the State Prison, returned
the clergyman,
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The amount of stimulants aud narcotics
used 10 the world is beyond all compilation.
The taste for them. is so general that those
who argue in favor of their moderate use on
the ground that nature has implanted desire
for them, are certainly not without plausbili-
ty. A competent German authority. Won
Bibra, in his preface to Die Narkotischen
Genuss-Mittel und der Mensch," imam and
the use of Narco,ics) assumes the following:
Coffee leaves, in the form OF inlusioHs, are
taken by 100000 of human beings; Para
quay tea is consumed by 10,O00,O00; cocoa by
as many; betel is chewed by 100,000,O00; chic
ory, either pure or mixed with coffee, by 40
OOOO 600; cacao either as chocolate, or in some
other form, by 50000,t0O: 300.000,0c0 eat or
smoke hashish; 400,000,000 use OPIUM; Chi
nese tea is drunk by 500,000,000; coffee by 1907
100000. Allknown peoples OF ihe earth are
addicted to the use OF tobacco, chiefly in the
form of smoking; otherwise by snuffing or
| chewing" 1t will be noticed that although
| this includes several articles usrally classed as
stimuan.s, it makes 10 mention of the peo-
| PIE who consume alcoholic drink in some
| form. These, it may be safely assumed con-
stitute larger number than any mentioned
| Iabove.-Phitddeiphid Press.
The Portland daily press., 1870-08-04

During the last session of the Connecticut
LEGISLATURE an unsuccessful attempt was made
to increase the stringency Of the divorce law,
which is now very lax. Divorces may be
granted in that State for "such misconduct as
permanently destroys the happiness of the pc
ttioners, and defeats the purposes of the
marriage relation" This is very similar to
our own legislation on the subject. Says the
New Haven Palladium:
"Thn tendency to greater freedom of di-
vorce is not peculiar to this commonwealth,
but is general throughout the country, and is
true of England and other Protestant States.
There are many who lament this tendency as
indicating laxity of morals, and which, if
not checked. will inevitably result in sapping
the foundations of public and private morale
ty. That the present generation is less under
the influence OF moral principle in matters
pertaining to the family than its predecessors,
we do not believe; and, in our opinion, the
tendency referred to is susceptible of explana-
ton without assuming that it is the result Of
increased viciousness or immortality"
The writer thinks the wOman's rights asi-
tation is at the bottom of the difficulty. This
theory is not new. But if we are not mis-.
chiefly those who believe in what is known as
"woman's rights" Nor is it clear what logical
connection the recognition of the equality ol
husband and wife has with the dissolution ol
the marriage tie. If any such connection ex.
lists, evidence may be adduced to show it by
investigating the testimony in suits for di-
vorce. The proposition is not self evident
and until proved may be regarded as an open
question. 1t is true indeed that some of the
advocates of woman's rights believe in having
| divorce made easy. Both are innovations up.
on the established order of things, and many
of those who have taste for innovation
might naturally be drawn ilto sympathy will
both movements without discriminating as t,
their merits. Their connection is, we believe
rather a historical accident. Discussion an,
criticism will place both in their right posi-
| tion.
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pills wore made Friday, for the building OF

R;.ls were made Friday, for the building of
two revenue cutters; one is to be side
wheeler of wood, $50 tons, for the Pacific
coast, and the other screw propeller for the
Atlantic coast, $50 tons. The latter is to be
of wood or iron, as the Secretary may decide.
There were seven bids tor the side-wheel pro-
peller, ranging from $4,000 to Ss2,OCO, and
three bids tor the screw propeller, the lowest
being $4,000. The bids for the former have
been referred to special commission OF the
officers OF the Revenue Marine.
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nesirable Country Seat -tor-sale.

rUNH O n MiIlflxen, sit
l. I'm Scarborough, Name, miles II tiar L.,
and five from Saco one and one halt miles from Old
Orchard Beach, aud one-half mi from the West
Scarborough Station on the r. S. & P. Railroad.
1t contains about one hundred acres OF land. cuts
thirty tons OF hay and is well stocked with choice
fruit trees The buildings consist of large
thoroughly built two story brick house, good barn,
wood and car riage house, all in goo repair. fine
stream OF water flows through the farm, with tall
of more than iorty fee aff5rdiEg good mill privl-
lege, and the best O facilities tor the bre ding OF sh
On account OF It's proximity TO good markets. and
also TO of the finest beaches in New E1gl and il
offers rare oppor unity % any one wishing TO pur-
chase pleasant country home. Price $1,000, which
Is much less thon the cost Of the buidIues An
ply the subscriber at 292 Commercial street Port
land, or No. Springs Island, Saco Me
jun24d&wtt JOSEPH HOBSON.
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49, A two and one.half story brick dwelling
E;:: huse in the western part OF the city. on the
Iss.A line OF the street cars, thoroughly finished,
and in goo1 repair, lighted with gas throughout,
heated with furnace. and supplied with an abun-
dance OF hard and soft water. The lot contains
nearly 1000 feet 1t the purchaser desires it large
part OF the price may remain Tor term of years on
a mortgage. Apply to w. H. JERRIS,
ap19dtt Cailoon Block next East of City Hail.
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PROPOSALS
For Furnishing Rough Stone for she
Breakwnfer at the VOuih of Sacs
River, Maine,


River, Maine,
NyILL be received at this Office until ten O'Clock
w A. NJ, OD Tuesday the 9th of August next
The quantity Of Stone required under recent ap-
preparations, will be six thon tons more or less
of which 4, 100 ions more or less) will be OF large
size, and Geo tons (more less) OF small size not
exceeding one cubic loot, such as IN be handled by
hand. The steDe must be OF suitable size and
strength, may be satisfactory TO the Superintend
ing Engineer, sDd be deposited such places and in
such manner as he may direct. The delivery OF the
Stone must commence as soon as practicable after
the approval Of the contract and he completed or
before the thirty first day October next; and not
less than 5000 tons must be delivered each month.
IN making proposals, persons will state the price
per ton ot S-4O pounds OF stone deliyered and de-
ported in position; The weight to be asce rajned at
the ex ense OF the contractor to the
OF the experimenting Engineer.
oeperste bids will be received for the Iar0e and
sndN ssones If pre,erred.
Payments vii, he made monthly; 20 per cent. v i'll
pe rese yea therelrom until the Whole WORK q satis-
manner required. " NV ''AnS "Au
lhe Undersigned reserves tle right 10 re;ect al,
bloe, which IN s opinion, are not favorable to ths
government; also the bid OF any peIson who thsrs
perform the contr ct AL" piomPiy
Persons desiring 10 make proposals. mr.. roore.,ea
to cal on the undersigned at his Office in tot
Block, on Congr' IS street, Tor forms ot some "a
for moie definite information. IL desired. aH ",u @
transmitting Their BIZ (which are reauIred r, ha IN IN
duplicate,I they will please endorse thereon VpJonol
sas fr furnishing Stone ur Saco River Breakwater
GEO. THoM Bvt Brig Gsn' II =
u. S. ENGINEER UFFICE,
Portland, Me-, July 20, 1870.
jy29 Ct
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TOING through Pine and Congress streets 10 Mid
VI die street, and thence up Free to Pine rect. a
finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at "a
Park street. aug1d3t
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Livery, Boarding & Hack Stable

Livery, Boarding & Hack Stable,
rgyHE subscribers having pu rcbased the stock and
4 Leased the stables oa Centre street, formerly
occupied by Smith & Burnbam, and more recently
by John Sawyer. have Iefurnsbed the same with
good sfeek end intend to keep frsi-ciass Livery
on1 Boarding Stable, and are prepared TO iuinlsh
our eos oners with krst class teams at reasonable
rates.
Permanent and transient boaiders accommodated
Our city and country rieuds al G invited TO give us a
call
GAGE sc CH4DBOURNE.
RICHARD GAGE. Sc CHADBOURNE.
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Proposals

Proposals
A I'LL be received by the Committee on Streets,
W Sidewalks, &c, until IL o'clock M. Friday,
Aug 9Th, tor furnishing all the Materials and Labor
necessary ior the entire completion OF 400 square
Middle street, between Market and Silver streets.
Blocks to be OF the following dimensions, 1-2 to
tractor to make all excavations and prepare the
street tor the pavement.
To be completed to the satisfaction and approval
Of the Committee on Streets, Side walks, &c, on or
before first of October next.
Committe reserve the light to reject any or all
bids.
GEO. P. wESCOTT, Chairman.
july %, 1870, jy27tau5.
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Brick House for Sale

a LOT flnnd on Cross street. Enquire OF Edward
"A Howe No. "a Dantorth street, or OF Il. j. Libby
No. LAG Middle street. may14dtt
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For Sale or Lease

(NHEAP for CasnI Lot OF Land Store and House
Sthereon, in Cape Elizabeth (Knightvillel
Call at the premises and inquire ot
mar2ltf 5 b. CUMMINGS.
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COpNTtnerSHiD Notice.

The copartnership heretofore existing under the
nrm hame OF Locke, Meserve & Co., is this day DIS
solved by mutual consent, Mr., q. II. Meserve re-
firing.
The remaining partners having associated with
them Mr.. Thos. E. Twitchell, under the frIn name
of
LOCKE, TWITCMELL q CO,
will continue the general
Dry Goods JObbing and Commits
sion Business,
At No. 81 and Sc Middls Street,
where the books ct the late firm may be found.
Once i'm Boston 145 Devonshire Street.
Agents for the
PONDICHERRY MILLS CO., Shawis, Repelents.
Coakings and Cassimeres.
PIITSFlELD PIONEER WOOLEN MILLS, Re-
peents and Casimeres
FALMOUTH AND STORM KING, Repellents.
SEBAGO MILLS, RApelents.
LOCKE, TWITCHELL & CO.
Fortlaud, July u, 1870. jy18i&w1m
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FOR SALE

FI'HE subscribers being about to close out their
4 business on account of the ill health OF the
senior partner, offer their sock tor sale and st
!et, sfordlng rare orp0rtunlty tor any one wish
ing to engage in the Wholesale Grocery or Flour
Business.
j. r. RANDALL 4 CO,
126 Commercial 81.
May 26-dtts :,
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LOST AND FOUND.
piCh ed uD Adrift

P1Ck ed up Adrift
IN Portland Harbor, six cared Boat, named
i "Liitle Fred" The owner can have the same by
calling on j. II. HARTFORD, Ferry Village. and
paying charges. jy29d1ws
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Farm for Sale.

EIPm lot Sale.
Offered at great bargain; the
h>ISA y Lamb Homestead farm in West
EE;s- 5ASsR brook. three and half miles from
kaaaa rftsA;LT Portland on the road to Saccarappa
4sssis4:s4sszy SAID excellent farm consists OF
about seventy five acres convienty divided into
moving, pasture and wood land; has good well OF
wa!er,a larg barn,convent house and out buildings;
has also a valuable orchard OF 100 young trees in
go0u bearing condition. Another valuable source OF
profit belonging to the farm is an excellent gravel
hed,the only one in the vicinity, and from which
the town bays largely. Situated SO near Portland,
upon the main road from the country to the city,
this farm Cfers Inducements such as few others can
offer To any one desiring farm either for profit or
enjoyment. For particulars iuquire CT
q. l.. z. WARREN,
mr16d&wu Saccarappa.
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
IN been daily appointed and taken upon him.
sell the trust oil Administrator of the estate OF
JOHN T. WILDRAGE, late of Portland,
In the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. persons having demands
upon the estate of said deceased, required
h Bit the same; and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to make payment to \
GEORGE W. WILDRAGE, Admir-.
Portland, July 10Th, 1870. fri jy29d1aw3t
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WA NTED.

Small Tenement-two rcOms-in the eastsrly
"A part OF the city. Rent not to exceed 5000 per
month. Inquire at IA 1-2 Cumberland St. fe21tf
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Great Reduction

In prices Of cleansing and repairing clothing, lower
than ever. [ shall cleanse
Coats tor SlUO
Pants for 70 and so cts.
Vest for 81"
Ladies' gar ments cleansed cheap and with nv usual
promptness. Secondhand clothing tor sale at iair
prices. 6f federal Street.
jun25 WILLIAM BROWN.
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NOTICE is hereby giver, that the subscriber has
IN been duly appointed and taken upon himself
the trust of Administrator with the will annexed OF
the estate of
ALMON L. HANNAFORD, late OF Cape Elizabeth,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs All persons having de-
mands upon the estate of said deceased required
to exhibit the same and all indebted to said
estate are called upon to make paymeurto
LORENZO D. M. SWEAT,
Admir- with the viii annexed of Portland.
Cape Elizabeth, July 10, 1870. jy2ldlaw3w
n Office is hereby given, that the subscriber has
IN been duly appointed Executor of he Will OF
CHARLES A. SWAN, ,ate OF Portland,
in the county OF Cumberland deceased and has taken
upon msel that trust bV giving bonds as the law
dire ts All persons having demands 1pop the es-
tate of said deceased, required to exhibit the
same; and all persons indebted to said estate are
called upon to make aymentt to
HORACE Ii. KICKER. Executor.
Portland. July 16 1870. jy21dlaw3wrh
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
~ been duly appointed and taken upon herself
the trust OF Admins ratrx of the estate of
GEORGE Il. DOWNER, late OF Portland,
in the Counfy6t Cumberland deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands upon the estate of said deceased, required
to exhibit the samn and all in ebted said
estate are called on to make payment TO
SARAH M. DOWNER, Acm'x.
Portland, July 5th 1870. tri jy2l 1aw3w
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HOTELS.
/ OCEAN HOUSE.

.MI. opened fos transi snt aud pefmaaenS CONF
rany On Saturday, May %, 1870.
mY27utf
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To ct.
CTORE No 150 Commercial Street, head of Widg-
~ ery's Wharf, recently occupied by N. o. Cram,
Esq. Possession given July 1st.
AUG E. STEVENS s. CO.,
jun1tf 146 Commercial street.
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House and Land for sale.
TOR, . AT.E !

TINHE subscriber offers tor SALE the brick house No
l 40 Deerng street. also severa desirable lot
opposite. CHARLES PAYSON.
June G, 1870. jun6tf
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ENOR $4,000 each, located on Lincoln street, third
l. east OF Chestnut street. Contain eight rooms
each. Terms of payment easy.
Apply to VIM. Ii. JERRIS. Real Estate Agent.
jun27d3w~ Next east OF CITY Hail.
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WA N TIE d.

w ANTfD.-A LADY in every Town in the
" Slate OF Maine to canvass tor new Medical
Work entitled "W man aud her THIRTY Wears
FuSrimsges' A sok OF great value to to every
woman in the Country. Address II. A. MCKEN-
NEY & CO.. Elm St., Portland, Me.
jun20d&w3m
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-09-02

classes who may feel aggrieved by the re'usa'
Of registers to receive their votes II a :, ~ ~
derstood that the same instructions wiz w
sent to all the United States district a''o'"e''
in the Southern and border States
Here ia the negro cadet again. a New nofA
.o,oareu M sars. .sThe colored cadet. William
.st ee. - Wsst Point, is in difficulty. The
o.har dar while he was on guaru duty, he
o'"e. ~, tank for water for the guard, and
49, fo,,nd other cadets ahead OF him. 1t is
'ne. s.s,,ory for each cadet to take his turn at
.he tank, and when many meet there at the
:. me- time, line is formed for that purpose.
when Smith came up he attempted to push
away cadet who was ahead Of him, at the
same time exciaiming, L want water for the
o1ard.' Take your turn,' said the cadet
this addressed, little fellow named Wilson,
not near so large as Smith. The colored boy
again attempted to crowd Wilson out of his
turn. whereupon Wilson struck at him. Smith
then struck Wilson on the head with his dip
per, so hard as to break the cup portion from
the handle. Then with the handle he struck
him again, cutting cash over his eve. Will
son was removed to the hospital, and his
wounds dressed and then he was placed under
arrest Smith was also placed under arrest, and
court OF inquiry is to investigate the matter.
This account Of the fracas we gathered from
the cadets We were not allowed to see
Smith, although We made special application
to do so to General Upton, the officer in charge
who has succeeded Colonel Black"
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-09-02
Daddy catn will Please Reply.

The cry of land for the elandless and homes
for the homeless, still rings in our ears and
touches our hearts.
Daddy Cain is leader in these times, and
our Colleton friends still keep him in mind,
and our Charleston friends hope to return
him again to the State Senate. He is SO in
corruptible. We gave the facts before
Twice did lie operate upon the Land Com
mission. Once mildly, and again smartly.
His famous (or infamous) letter to DeLarge
illustrates his game fully. He abuses the
Commission; they fret; he comes in with
q purchase, and they clinch the trade in Or
der to silence his abuses. It used to be
known to the newspaper world as black
mail. Does this reverend senatorial land.
jobber mean to dodge the point, by seeming
to suppose that we are only guessing at the
truth? II 30, let him ask those who have
read his letter to DeLarge-either DR.. Nea-
gle, or Treasurer Parker, or Senator Don
aldson, or Senator Leslie, or some two or
three others that could be named. Will
Daddy Cain dare to tell his Charleston con-
stituency whether his margin" was s9OoO,
or $4,000 to both the parties?
This is serious business and our dignifed
and reverend senator might as we'll face the
music squarely at once, as Lave to do it af-
ter all
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-09-02
The Reform Canvass.

,t+enttop is directed to the changes made
:, +ba anpointments for Public Meetings, at
- n,,ch the Hon. B.. B. Carpenter and General
Butler will address the people. The
list is now as follows
Darlington Courthouse, Monday, September
CT chesteraeld Courthouse, Wednesday, Sep
>tember 7th.
Bennettsville, Friday, September 9th,
Florence, Saturday, September 10th.
Marion Courthouse, Monday, September
18th. ia.-i.i
Kingstree, Wednesday, September l4th.
Manning, Friday, September 18th.
.~oranseburg Courthouse, September l9th.
5.Barnwel Courthouse, Septeno. It.
WATERFORD, Colleton. September .sd.
White Hall, Colleton, September 24th.
Beaufort, September 26th.
OtEer appointments will be announced from
time to time. Applications for speakers and
all COMMUNICATIONS Intended for the State Ex-
.ecutiye Committee of the Union Reform part?
must be addressed to the Secretary, E. W..
Seibels, ESQ.,, Columbia. S. G..
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Reform Topics.

Union Reform clubs have been organized
at Caldwell's store and at Mayointon, in New
berry. The county society, representing eight
clubs, adopted resolution that ia committee
OF three be appointed By the chair to draw up
a memorial to Governor Scott, In relation to
the presence of armed militia at the polls, or
in the neighborhood thereof, on the day OF
election"
Old Edgefeld is thoroughly alive to the
importance of prompt and thorough organiza-
ton. The Adrert,ser of yesterday contains re-
ports of the organization or meeting, OF Re-
form clubs In Pickens and Wise townships, at
Beech Island, in Blocker township; at Gran
iteville. at Dean township; in Collins township.
at Pine House, and in Coopersville township.
This Is, Indeed, long and honorable roll.
There was Reform barbecue at Duncan's
Creek, in Eewberry County, on the 24th. AMI
pie arrangements were made to serve the
physical wants of the citizens, and 7. ]. Pope,
ESQ.,, of Newberry. Rev. Mr. Jonas Byrd, Mr..
J. n. Gaines and Rev. G. B, Tucker, spread
before the people, and especially the colored
people, in glowing and telling terms, many OF
the crimes, plumbers, deceits and mallgnities
of the Scott Ring. Several hundred persons
were present
The Newberry Herald well says: "a po-
ltical victory In the fall elections, from all the
indications and lights now revealed, can be ob-
tanned. To accomplish 1t, however. the Conser-
vative element must be prudent and cautious,
above all, sleepless in diligence. One OF tine
chief and great points for consideration at this
time is the proper selection OF candidates.
None Of the old time-seryers and politica. sim
ners must be taken from the shelves upon
which they repose, and where we trust they
will ever remain, but new set should be
brought forward-young men, active, ener-
getic and qualified in ali respects. and able to
face the responsibilities before us. From these
we can look for success. Old togylsm Will not
do now In that, as in all other points, activi-
ty, energy and fitness is needed. An active
canvass Is essentially important; the county
should be thoroughly sifted; the Indifferent
and lukewarn reasoned with and advised, that
the entire strength Of the voting population
may be brought out. Let us, In any event,
know on whom to depend and what our
strength. There are hundreds who keep aloof,
and who apparently care not. Something can
be done with them. Aud we advise tina. COM
petent, reasonable men be appointed to can
vass and SLIT the county thoroughly. We can
not believe that these men, who thus show In
difference to the great issues OF the day, are
willing or anxious to see the country continue
in It's present corrupt and ruinous condition.
They have been disheartened and dlsgusted
only, and holding themselves aloof, have only
shut their ears and eyes to what was going
on. They need only be reasoned with. and to
be shown that 1t is a folly and a sin to hold of
and refuse their influence and their vote. Let
us reason with them"
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