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The Portland daily press., 1870-08-02
Recent Pub ilcaiions.

We have received Bldckuoods Magazine
with the following contents: Army Enlist
ment Act; Earl Dene, Part TX Getting out of
the Smoke; John; review of Lecky's History
of Morals; Dollie and the two Smiths; Tbs
Lords and the Irish Land Bill, and sNote to
our Review of Lothair.''
After the sensation produced by Lothair,''
the public will ild more lively interest in
some OF the earlier works of Mr. Disrael
Miriam Atroy first appeared in 1888 and is said
to be romance of great eloquence aud power.
Mr.. Disraeli was then known only as novel;
ist. After several unsuccessful attempts to
get into parliament he succeeded IN 1887, the
first year of Victoria. Since then he nSss
steadily risen in influence and now occupies a
commanding position in one OF the two great
parties which by turns govern the British
empire Mr. Disraeli's fame will now secure
him now much larger circle of readers The
the scene is in the East and the period the
twelfth century. The narrative is made the
vehicle of conveying much useful information
from one who by his origin and the traditions
OF his race has natural affiuity with the ORR
ent. THE Rise of Islander" is also added in
the same volume. For sale by Bailey &
Noyes.
Sytuid by Julia Kavanagh exhibits the usual
traits of the author who IS already known to
the public through Nathalie, Adele and numer-
Gus other fictions, some of which have been
very popular. Her plot is not SO complicated
nor does she possess the power OF combina-
lion in so high degree as some of the great
masters of fiction. But she can write an in
farpStipO for oil hot Mo- hot into
est in the plot is subordinate to the hi her pur-
poses of culture, strange and ingenious COM
binations are not so essential. The author, in
Syluia, along with the thread of the romance,
weaves in suggestive reflections and pleasant
descriptions, at the same time that she define
ates the working of human passions in a man
ner SO graphic that the reader is at times
drawn into sympathy with the actors almost
without knowing it. If "alPs we'll that ends
WELL" SylCia is a success, for the heroine after
much tribulation finds her lost lover and Is
happy at last" (For sale by Bailey & Noyes.)
we have received from Augustus Robinson
volume of III pages on Protection to Natire
Industry, by Sir e. Sullivan, Bart, and
pamphlet by Manchester man on the Stdgnd-
ton of Trade in England. The former advo-
Gates protection as a permanent policy, the
latter recommends only reciprocal free trade,
and claims that the want of reciprocity is do
ing immense mischief to England. The ques-
tons discussed will have growing importance
in American politics in the future, and every
voter should avail himself of all the means at
his command to gain information on the SUBJ
ject. The writers present facts drawn from
the experience of Great Britain and they are
worthy of careful study. AT the same time it
must be remembered that there are two sides
to the question, both of which need to 10
studied.
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PRESS.
MD,
Tuesday Morning, Angus. Q, 1870.

THE Georgia legislative halls were the scene
of bloody murder on Monday last. NJ. Clai-
borne, a member from Brooks county. was
shot and almost instantly killed by Bentley, the
colored messenger of the House. Bentley
had the pages under his control, and had dis
charged colored boy named Alonzo, ward
of Senator Wallace. This created considera-
BILE excitement, ending in quarrel between
Wallace and Bentley. Monday morning
Claiborne entered the House and went to a
page for his letters, when Bentley interfered
and made some offensive remark, to which
Claiborne retorted with an opprobrious epi-
thet. Claiborne started to go to the Senate
with friend, when Bentley followed, calling
him to take back his words. Claiborne refus-
ed, when Bentley fired three shots at him
The second shot only took effect, passing into
Claiborne's heart. A fourth time the trigger
was pulled, but it missed fire. The wounded
man went steadily down the steps for short
distance, but fell on his back about halfway
down. He never spoke again. Bentley gave
himself I'D,
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Terms $500 pen. annune, in aarance.

weak she again started to run, and callino
ia,s ,or saglass OF water, drank as she half walked
10 nan ran. But she was soon after compelled
M mnch glHe up the contest, her side painng her
sight. ''onioe oenis utmost out OF
Nv wnvn MINIS mrs. Maun "fainted by the wav,
Mrs. mrs Monroe slaekened her pace somewSs, @ ws,
eomna u 10 tne the rest nS Of the distance quite slowly
the mile and quarter in eleven minntas a,,d
a naIi. She was received with loud cheers
ana several bouquets OF flowers were tbrown
10 her. She went TO the Lake View Horse
lnrew shawl around her shoulders, and then
went out OF doors and walked around tho
irace-course, in oIder not to cool off Too randi
~, after the violent exercise, and thus induce
serious consequences. 'Se
Mrs. Maun reached the house some min
utes later, quite tired out, and suffering great
ly from pain in her side.
Inc stake, purse of $50, was given to
Mrs. Monroe, she being the winner.
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AN EXCITING RACE BETWEEN WOMEN
The Cleveland Plaindealer gives the follow
ing account of a race between two female
athletes at Rocky River. One of the women
was Mrs. Martha Maun. She is a woman of
middle age, widow, mother of two sons, the
Oldest about twelve years of age. She is
Welsh by birth, and has been in this country
about four years. She is about five feet and
two inches in height, and weighs probably in
the neiehborhood of 135 pounds. Her COM
plexion is light, her hair of auburn color, and
her figure stout, her arms and what of her
lower limbs were visible below her short dress
being well developed.
The other, Mrs. Julia Monroe, is a large
woman, American by birth, a wear or 40
younger, apparently, than her opponent. and
is also the mother OF two children-a boy and
girl. She resides with her husband in
cleveland. Her height is about five feet sew
en- lnches, and she weighs Isl pounds. She
mas large frame, but not superabundance
OF flesh, although she is by no means spare.
In comp.exion she is brunette, has Jet black
hair, and is quite good-looking.
At about o'clock, at a given signal. the
women emerged from the Lake View House,
and went to the place of starting for the race.
Mrs. Monroe wore a launty hat, white
grenadine dress with red figure, the skirt of
the dress reaching trifle below the knee, be
low which were 10 be seen fesh-colored silk
tights and high bronzed CATERS ornamented
with gold plated buckles.
Mrs. Maun wore white grenadine dress
with blue figure, the dress reaching almost
to her ankles. She wore high bronzed CATERS
with steel buckles, and white stockings. Re-
tIn,. oh had hat on
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- A two and one-half story brick DWELLING
E;;; house in the western part OF the city on the
QAssA line of the street cars, thoroughly finished,
and in goot repair lighted with gas throughout
heated with furnace. and supplied with an abun-
dance OF hard and soft water. The lot contains
nearly 40u0 feet. If the purchaser desires it. large
part OF the price may remain Tor term of wears on
mortgage. Apply to w. H. JERRIS,
ap19dtt CahoOn Block, next East OF City Hall,
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NOn.ReSident Taxes

L berland, for the year 1862
The following list OF Taxes the real estate of nom
resident owners in the town Gorham for the year
1869, i'll bills committed to Augustus johnson Col
lector OF said town, on the 18th day of July, 1862
has been returned by him to me remaining un-
paid, on the 18th day OF April, 1870 by his certf-
cate OF that date and now remains unpaid and no.
tce is hereby given that ii the said taxes interest
Town within eighteen months from the date of the
commitment OF the said bills, so much OF the real
estate taxed as will be sufficient pay the amount
due therefor including interest and charges will
without turher notice, be sold at Public Auction at
tue Select uen's Office n said town. on Saturday the
twenty-eghth day of January, 1871, at o'clock in
tile afternoon.
Name Description. Value. Tax.
Bolton, Edward acres land. $4,000 255
Bracket, John L. Mill and privilege. 10000 1875
Brown, Nathaniel acre and. $4,000 SIG
Dean, Charles aaere lane, Il house.
barn and other
buildings. 25O0o 6.ss
Hanson, Jonathan 27 aci es land, 5000
u &c" 25O
house, barn, 2
other buildingsl400 255OO0 65.03
Owen Joseph acre land. 10000 Q IS
Patrick ,StephenA. 20 acres land 600
house 200 500 90 bal II 90
Rankins, Enoch Is acres land. 225.00 $50
Sawyer, Albion p. 20 acres land 720
house, barn480 10000 5000
Webster Will:amC.
wife of acre land,1 house $50 90 637
Williams, James acre land, I house 10000 $40
STEPHEN HINCKLEY Treasr OF Gorham.
Gorham, June 81, 1870. jun?Sd1awTU &w3t
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\ Office is hereby given, that the subscriber has
~ peeh @ dniy appointed Executor of The Will OF
CHARLES A. SWAN, late of Portland
in the county OF Cumberland deceased and has taken
upon Ii mseli that trust by giving bonds a. the law
d,re1ts All persons having demands anon the es-
tate OF said deceased, are required TO exhibit the
samei and all persons indebted TO said estate are
called upon to make payment to '''"'' "'S
po.,.a HORACE Ii. KICKER Executor.
~"""' "uiy 10, iSV' jy21dlaw3wTh
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NOn.ReSident THxes

IN the town of Yarmouth, in the County OF
Cumberland, for the year 1869.
The following list OF Taxes on real estate of non
resident owners in the town of Yarmouth, for
the year 1859, in bills committed to ID. l.. Mitch
ell, Collector Of said town, on the second day of
July, 1869, has been returned by him 10 me
as remaining unpaid the 11th day of April,
1870, by his certificate of that date, and remain
unpaid; and notice is hereby given that ii the said
taxes, interest and charges are not paid into the
treasury Of the said town. within eighteen months
from the date o the commitment OF the said bills so
much OF the real estate taxed as will be sufficient to
pay the amount due therefor, including interest and
charges, will without further notice be sold at public
auction. at my dwelling house in said town. on the
twelfth day Of January, lS7i at ten o'clock A. M.
Valuation. Tax.
Heirs of Levi Viii comb, house, two
barns. Sc acres of land, 1541OO 3113
Warren Whitien, house, barn and 30
acres Of land, 5000 1876
Rufus Stoddard, Is acres of land, $4,000 7O1
Peter and James Tuttle, 62 acres of
salt marsh, 5000 1C2
Edward Carer, barn and To-. 5000 1O1
William Mitchell, 4 acr es salt marsh 1910 81
CHARLES HUMPHREY,
Treasurer of Yarmouth.
Yarmouth, July 8, 1870. jy9 Sat 1aw3x
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For Furnishing Rough Stone for The
Brenkwafer at the Month of snco
River, Maine,

"ILL be received at this office until ten o'clock
w A. NJ, on Tuesday, the 9th of August next
The quantity of Stone required under recent ap-
propriations will be six thousand tons more or less
OF which 400 tons lmore less) will be OF large
size, and 1000 tons tmore less OF small size not
exceeding one cubic loot, such cln be handled by
hand. The stone must be of suitable size and
strengtn, as may be satisfactory to the Superintend
ing Engineer and be deposited such places and in
sucn manner as he may direct. The delivery OF the
SIone ?, must commence as soon practicable after
me approval OF the contract and be completed on 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 tbe nrica
per ton lot 2-4O pounds) OF stone delirered nnd ~
posted In Eosti0n the weight to he asce rta;ned a.
ue eAI ense or the contractor and to tbe
OF the Superintendrng Engineer 'oi'
oePerate BIDS will be received for tho yoroo ona
smdtt stones IT Preferred " NV '"'9e anu
Payments viii, he made montblr. on -
~ Feu ON, until the whole work is salts
Iactofiy completed, and he forfeited in tho go. q
the nonfulfment OF the contract IN ~ o e'ent Vi
manner required. " '"0 'ihe anu
The undersigned reserves t1e riobt 10 ... =,
bids, which, IN his opinion are NOT teJect an
government; also the bid any peIs son n 20 me
is reason TO believe, will not faithuv and NJ, tDtie
perform the contract. ~ fio"puy
Persons desiring 10 make proposals ara reoros,oa
TO cal on the undersigned, at his Office in 4ita
Bqck on Congr, IS Street, for forms OF same V, WI
for more definite information, il desired: am, anu anu
dupcate,) they will please endorse thereon @pronni
sails tr furnishing Stone for Saco River Breakyater
GEO. THOM Bvt. Brig Gen' U. s. A
U. S. ENGINEER OFFICE,
Portland, Me-, July 80, 1870.
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The Needle Gun and Cha.sepo,.

There has been much discussion concern.
ing the relative merits of these two weopons
The question will probably be decided by q
practical test before many days. Meanwhile
the opinion of experts in fire arms will not be
irrelevant. The New York Tribune has an
article from which we take the following:
The construction of all h.loaders
shows more or less similarity in many respects
and the result obtained as to range and ac-
curacy does not materially differ, while they
are not at all equal in the rapidity of their
fire. The most essential difference, however.
is to be found in the mechanism of obtura-
ton; l. e., the hermetical closing of the rear
opening of the barrel. This is effected in
three different ways:
a. BY inserting cylinder into the barrel,
or by inside or internal obturatiOn.
b. BY showing the open end of the barrel
into the movable closng-piece so that the lat
ter encompasses the end of the barrel, called
outside or external obturation.
C. By cllsing the end of the barrel with a
flat, massive piece of metal, which method is
denominated fiat obturation, and can only be
resorted to where metallic cartridges are used,
those invented tor the Leancheux gun. :.
The first ethod is adopted in the Chasse-
pot, the second in the needle gun. They are
compared by Mr.. Ignatius Neumann of Lege
Belgium. MIR. N. Is an experienced manuac-
turer of fire arms, and his numerous publica-
tions concerning the subject we have here to
deal with have been altentiveIy read all over
Europe as elsewhere. lie is no doubt good
authority, and may be considered an impair
tial Judge. After experimenting with both
guns for long time, Neumann renders the
following verdict:
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REAL ESTATE,
Fine Suburban Residence for Sale.

Tue subscriber offers Tor sale his
A<TW-N modern built residence situated on
dIT&ER the eminence over looking Wood
G8TLMH3iAH ,ford's Corner, WestbrOok. 1t con-
2l4s3@5ea tains 12 good sized rooms, with an
excellent cellar, is supp led with abundance OF
hard and soft water and it is in good state Of repair.
There is large stable the premises. The grounds
embrace two acres, handsomely laid out, and on
which is fine vegetable garden, the vegetables to
be sold with the house
This is OF the finest locations in the vicini ty
OF POrtland-within five minutes walk of the horse
cars, and aff0rdlng beautiful view the city, b 4r-
Dor. ocean, and the surrounding country. ODe-thrd
OF the purchase money may remain on mort rage it
de ired. Possession gwen Immediately. Fnquire
on the premises OF j. A. THOMPSON,
Or, GEO Il. DAVIS g. Co
Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers, Portland.
P. s. grove containing two acres adjoining on the
south, also of tillage land on the north will
be sold With the premises il desired. jy25dtf
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JOHN SAWYER, Proprietor

This new frst-class business Hotel is now open
to the public. All the appointments are new and
the location, within few rods of both the Middle st.
and Congress st. cars is of the most convenient
in the city. f
The Hotel contains forty rooms, conveniently ar
ranged in suites. The Proprietor has bad expert
epce in providing tor the public, and confidently
PC cts TO welcome all his old friends who come to
Portland and to make host OF new ones. Every
attention will be given to the wants OF guests.
July T. diff
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Teachers Institute.

TNHE Teachers Institute for Cumbe rIand Comfy
a. VIII De heid at bridgton, commencing August
Sth and continuing five days. Prot. Allen of Penn.
syvania Will conduct the exercises and will be as
sisted by State Superintendent johnson and Ccun-
ty Supervisor.
ga full attendance of Teachers is expected
Rboaid u for Ladies one half usual rates.
JyZouNwtu d. B. WEBB. County Supervisor.
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Notice.
sE- The Carriers of the "PREss" are not allowed
to sell papers singy by the week, under any
Onmstances Persons who are, or have been, recelv-
lug the "PRBss" in this manner, will confer afav-
atebIy leaving word his office
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Hood. Wood!

II ARD and SOFT WOOD, Tor sales at No. 43. Lin
IL coin street. Also, Cry edgtngs.
jan29 WM HUSE.
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PROPOSALS

WILL be receiyed by the Committee Streets
w Sidewalks, &C., It'll Friday, August 5,h, at
u O'Clock NJ, for furnishing all the MATERIALS and
LABOR necessary iOr the completion OF PLANK
SIDEWALK on Portland street, from Green to
Weymouth streets, to be laid with good sound inch
Spruce, and to be four feet wide, to be laid under
Bidders will state price per neal foot complete, al
SO when they will commence work, and when com
plete the same.
Also will receive proposals. at same time and place
for the old walk now on the ground. to be removed
by the lurch aser when directed by the com Mittee.
The Committee reserve the right to reject any or
al bids.
GEO. P. WESCO Chairman.
July %, 1870. jy25td
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Desirable Country Seat for Sale.
Farm for Sale.

Farm for Sale.
Offered at a great bargain: The
AzGN n Lamb Homestead farm in West
EaTfsEiazsR brook. three and half miles from
&S sfIETlxM Portland on the road to Saccarap,a
eazll141235 Said excellent farm consists Of
about seventy. five acres conviently divided into
moving, pasture and wood land has a good well Of
water, large barn convient house and out budpos:
has also a valuable orchard of 100 young trees II,
good bearing condition. Another valuable source of
profit be longing TO the farm is excellent gravel
bed the only in the vicinity, and one from which
the town buys largely. Situated so near Portland
upon the main road from the country to The citv'
offer to any desiring farm either for profit or
enjoyment. For particulars inquire CT
&. & L. P. WARREN,
mrl6d&wd Saccarappa. NJ
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Great Bargains in Real Estate
100000 feet Of Lands and Flats
In the CITY of Portland.

EMBRACING many of the most beautifully loca
Il ted house lots to be had in the city, Several
store lots centrally located. Also over 800 feet
frontage on the new marginal street; some OF it
fronting the deepest water in the ha bor and Afford
ing the best and most convenient SIT Tor wharves
manufactures and depot grounds of any location to
be had in the city. A large portion of the above
property will be sold at the low price OF four N cents
per superficial loot and upwards With the increas-
ed demands for additional railroad facilities for the
new roads now in progress, and the prospective
growth OF Portland, it is believed that safer and
more rcmuneratve investment in real estate cannot
be had. Enquire OF Moses Gould, IS Moth Street,
j. G. Proctor 90 Exchange Street.
jun20eOd&eow7w
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For Sale!

N Cape Elizabeth. Knightvile, lot of land with
Store and Housetis;, on. Can at the premise
and inquire
apr18t CUMMINGS,
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Proposals

Proposals
w I'LL be received by the Committee on Streets,
w Sidewalks, &c, until 10 o'clock NJ. Friday,
Aug 5th tor furnishing all the Materials and Labor
necessary for the entire completion OF 400 square
yards, more or less, of Granite Block Pavement, on
Middle street, between Market and Silver streets.
Blocks to be OF the following dimensions, 10 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.
Commtte reserve the light to reject any or all
bids.
GEO. P. wESCOTT, Chairman
July 20, 1870. jy27tau5.
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Cottage House for Sale
0N Cedar street. Also, good house to let corner of
~ Mayo and Lincoln street.
jun14eOdtf MG PALMER
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Public Notice.
For Sale!
PROPOSALS

HORSE, Wagon and Harness for sale cheap, at
IL jy22d1ws 100 Fore st
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Brick House for Sake.

A LOT fland on Cross street. Enquire OF Edward
"A Howe No. "a Dantorth street, or OF II. j. Libby
No. 146 Middle street. may14dtf
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WANTED
A gents Wanted

EVERYWHEkE, to sell the Franco-Prussian
~ War Map Now is your time to make money.
Apply at once to II. A. MCKINNEY, & CO., No. t2
Elm Street, Portland Me. iyaOe0d&w IT
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THE NEEDLE GUN.

II. 1t is impossible to open the gun as long
as the spiral spring is strained, while, on the
other hand, the spring cannot be strained un-
less the gun is completely closed. Thus all
danger from want of precaution in opening
and in closing the gun is averted, and it is
just as FULLY secuted against an unforeseen or
accidental explosion when loaded as when un-
loaded. This way be considered the best and
most perfect "rest."
2. The Prussan needle-sun is the only
breech-loader which has the external obtura-
tion, by which it is protected against all
"crachement' or obstruction of the closing
mechanism by the residue of powder, as well
as against all other distractions to the free
movement OF its closing mechanism.
3. The gun can be taken asunder by any
soldier without the necessity OF using special
tools for that purpose; its cleaning is very
easy, and repairs, while seldom necessary, re-
quire but little time and skill.
A. The cartridge is undoubtedly the best
hitherto invented, while its manufacture is
easy Tor the initiated; the iguiting material
lies in the solid case of the illuminate, cannot
be pushed forward through the action of the
needle, and is sure to cause the explosion OF
the powder charge without tail. The position
of the illuminate, between the proieciile and
the powder, insures its instantaneous removal
from the barrel of The gun at every shot.
.. Ire needfe-gun is of simple and solid
construction, and just heavy enough to make
it useful in bayonet charge whenever the
contendiDg armies come into close contact.
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FOR SALE.
For Sale or Lease.

NHEAP for Casn: Lot OF Land Store and Hous
Othereon, in Cape Elizabeth (Knightvillel
Call at the premises aud inquire of
mar2dtf S b. CUMMINGS,
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To Let,'
a BUILDING at Saccarappa, 6OxSO feet, two and
a half stories. Supplied with water-wheel.
Enquire of MARR BROS. corner Middle and
Market sts., Portland. jylSeod1m*