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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-03-25
XII cONGREss-sECOYD SESSION.

March q. SESArE.-Nlost Of the morning
hour was spent in executive session. When the
doors were rc-opened various matters were pre-
scnted and referred. A bill was passed for the
distribution Of arms among the Southern States.
bill was introduced providing that supervise
op Of the revenue be appointed BY tho Presi-
dent, &c. The consideration OF Gen. Ames'
case was assigned for tomorrow; after which
the Georgia bill was taken up, and Mr.. DraksS
amendment was the. subject OF discussion until
the hour Of adjournment
HOUSE,. After several bills were introduced
providing for the support Of government, pay
ment of the debt, reduction Of the taxes, &c.
A resolution was adopted relative the surviving
officers of the war Of 1862, or their heirs. A
resolution was adopted relative to calling for in
formation showing the amount and description
Of bonds purchased since Suly 1869, an account
of the sinking fund, and the liquidation Of the
public debt. A resolution was adopted In rela-
ton to funding the public debt alta lower rate
of interest. A bill was passed appropriating
$50 900 to the Sisters Of Mercy in Charleston,
s. c., for the purpose Of rebuilding their or
phan asylum. In consideration Of their services
to the sick and wounded union soldiers during
the war. The census bill was passed. Afer
several unlnpOfAnt DillS Wero paSSeaS tho
House In committee Of the whole took up the
tariff bill which was continued until the House
adjourned.
March %. SENATE "A bill appropirating
$4,000 to Miss Fanny Kelly for giving yalua-
BILE in formation Of the evil design Of hostile
Indians, while held In captivity by them In,
1864, was passed. The resolution for contruct
ing the Rock Island Bridge, passed. A resolu-
ton was adopted. afer considerable debate. to
print IL, 900 copies Of the report on the decline
Of American Commerce. resolution was pass
Cd to pay out Of the Japan indemnity fund for
the damage done to the Steamer Mo- itor, by the
Japan batteries In 1864. The case Of Gen.
Ames was then taken up. and the report Of the
Judiciary Committee was discussed till the hour
Of adjournment.
HousE-The Sutro Tunnel bill was debated
at length. A discussion was had relative to the
right of Mr.. Booker Of Va, to relative to re
tain his scat. A petition for the removal Of duty
on pig lead, was presented. The bill abolishng
polygamy was taken up, and long. debate en-
sued. Without coming to amy conclusion, the
House adjourned.
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CoRnEsPONDENcE.
AucusrA. March %, 1870

AUGUSTA, March %. low
UMoS s JOURNAL Legislative life with US
will end tomorrow. unless some new hindrances
appear. The valuation, as reported, will not be
changed this session. but may be overturned
another winter.
The appropriations are large, and have been
carried IN the house by an average majority oil
10 to Is, and in the Senate with but little ex-
pressed opposition. The cry Of economy has
but little weight against sectional grants. York
county has not asked dollar from the treasury.
Strict party lines have not been drawn once
this session, neither have party distinctions
been recognized by the officers.
The presiding officers are popular, especially
speaker Foster. The Senate has been very
quiet body, nearly destitute OF debaters, while
the House has surplus Of takers, some good
speakers, some intolerable bores.
There is no acknowledged leader in either
branch. Men not known outside the capitol,
have influence, and are efficient workers. Men
. motel for CAB injure every cause they advocate.
When the new Revised Statutes are out, the Ia
bors Of the session will be seen. IL we have
done mischief we have not been idle.
CouSfr.
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7 State Valuation.

The State valuation Of 1870 exhibits n
very gratifying result Of the State for the
last ten years. While within those years
dcsoluting war has ragged during half of
the period in which Maine bore its full
burden. giving in unstinted measure its
nca who in every State are its real wealth,
suffexmg equally with other localities not
the icld of war. In the desolation and the
disorganization OF industry which state
Of war always brings, besides furnishing
It's usual quota to new and western locali-
Notwithstanding these drawbacks
the number of polls have increased To-
l5G, AMI the valuation So, 507 900, or. II
we include the increased value Of wild
lands, SCI, 652,S76. All Of the counties ex-
cept Wa do and Lincoln have increased
in polls. and al have increased in valua-
ton.
With the exception Of Saco there prob
ably is not town in the county of York
in which very mahy persons do not feel
that their valuation is set ut too high n
figure, and yet with the exception of Kit
terry and one other town, all will pay n
less tax than under the old valuation.
Many in those towns will be inclined TO
lay the blame upon their representatives
in the legislature for such n disproportion-
nj valuation as may be- alleged. In JUS
tico TO the representatives here rs well rs
elsewhere it should be understood that
they had no option or control in the mat
ter, and Hercules himself could have
done no differently than did they. Acorn
mission was appointed to make out the
valuation, and from the difficulty and time
in preparing their report and the circum-
stances of the case, they were virtually n
Star Chamber or court from which there
could DO no appeal. For instance the
town of A feels outraged,-its valuation
is $1,000 too much, rs everybody ought
10 know. and so the member from a
states the fact to the house and moves that
the valuation be corrected. The Speaker
informs him that the valuation of every
town is n brick on end, and II you touch
one You affect the whole, and that $780,
600 cannot be taken from his town with
out putting il somewhere else. well,
then. Mr.. Speaker, move that 100000
be added to the town Of T. because it is
too low" Up jumps the representative
from T.. and wants to know by what au-
thority the member from A dooms other
towns in the State. He thinks the conf
missioners ought to know the proper valu-
alton Of his town rs well rs the member
from A. who acts from sinister motives,
and he will be drawn, quartered,b burned and
other frightfnl things, before he will sub
nit to il. And so they run all through
the alphabet, until they get in delight
full scrimmagc, and the valuation remains
Just rs IL was before.
Undoubtedly there are many and OPP
prcssive errors in the valuation. kittery,
we think. has just cause to complain, or
else the valuation in 1860 was much too
low; for the increase Is S2j9,l96 with
Seavey's Island sold. The Navy Yard is
a positive injury to the valuation of the
town. What has been done, what may
be done. or what should be done in equity,
we cannot state.
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POLITICAL.


a Tammany Judge has now exeecdeo
even the ordinary Venaii'y oi ''i'' e.'.''
In the case oil Eiectiohs-ihSpeo'of Jun"
Lyhch III proo,y" '" go .,'"....-
proven Pos''''o's y o"o " y,
that iyhcn kept Z" ,S'o' 'i,o nv" ~. .
anu before inc Closing " 'no pms '.
eo 20 en'or '"e'a =" 'no nv. -, -, S,u' :.
...I.h IL, ~. 800. On ,hs cbocL
~ h;n,o,r on the d,v of the election /;
,h,, no admitted the fact and il also APP
no,r, hv tina heck, shown. The poll lists
ccr,;(,ej nv LYNCH himself shows tina. n
number Of ner,on, did vote that are not
roc;s,crea and , treat MANY voted that
60 c,,,o n,ms. and n fI.e Mace of re-
,s;doncc as upon making inquiry. il was
asoort,inod that no such persons resided
at the places they gave rs their residences.
Though the fraud was admitted by Lynch
and was corroborated by evidence Judge
Gilbert 'co'sLd NOT LEI The case 90 oetore nc
jury, remarking. THAT there was not SUI
iicicnt evidence in the above facts to put
the defendant on his defence, or to call for
IN examination.
Tho two branches Of the labor reform
party in New Hampshire have started
newspapers. These with the Prohibition
Journal make three new papers resulting
from the late political campaign.
The President Is said to DO inclined o
give General Fitx John Porter an oppor-
tunity to review the record and testimony
in the court-mmtial that tried Porter. or
in other words permit him to offer adtli-
,ional testimony. explaining away dam
aging points. But the pressure is so
strong from Senator Chandler. Judge-Ad-
vOca,o-Gcnsral Holt and Others, that 1t is
probable the President VIII decline 20
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1oua oNS srArr.

The Maine Legislature at III present session
has passcd two hundred and eishty-six acts and
scveniy-two RESOLVES. making in all three hun
drci and nfty-eight. -
The Directors Of the Portland and Kennebec
Railroad have decided to rebuild their bridge at
Augusta with iron, and It IL understood that
Mssrs. Kellogg. Clark & Co., q Parnixvills,
Pc, are tbecoutrsctou, who will furnish sub
stantial "pratt Truss" bridge and complete Il,
for about $4,000. The cost Of repairing piers
and carrying them up about ten or twelve feet
higher, and completing the approaches to the
bridge will be about $4,000 additional. Mr..
George NJ. Patten Of Bath, one Of the Directors,
who has made iron bridge construction . study.
was appointed to superintend the building Of
the bridge. BY personal attention to Il. until
completed.
The wooden block at The west end Of Kendus-
keag bridge, Bangor, was burned on Saturday
morning. Loss, $4,000.
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MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE Co., or HARrroRr

MUTUAL BENEFIT LIE Co., OF HARTFORD
CoSs.-we publish the following certificate con-
corning the validity Of this Company, which II
seems should satisfy any reasonable person that
the Company Is worthy Of the confknce Of the
public. and Is no swindle, or humbug, As has
been stated by its enemies. The very fact that
certain men intimately connected with the old
companies are so earnestly opposed to this COM
pany, is one evidence Of Its superiority over the
ones they represent. A more consistent, squi-
table and safe plan Of life insurance has never
been devised. II places all on m equal footing;
and guards against mouopoly:
WHEREAS, We, the undersigned citizens q Hart.
ford, and state OF Connecticut have seen an Article
signed by Oliver Pil sbury, Of Ilennker New Hsmp.
pshire, which article iscalculated most improperly
10 greatly nure the reputation and slncss 81 tho
Mutual benefit Life Company. Of this city, IL nos
TasREToRk, we, tho undersigned, hereby esrtIry
aud responsibility Of the Officers and Directors OF
said Company and ws believe the Affairs OF the
said Company 10 be manged In Straightforward and
trustworthy manner, and that said Company 10 In
every way entitled to the confidence and patronage
Of the public.
HARTFORD, March Oh, 1870.
signed, ~. '.
chas Il. Chapman, Mayor d the City Of Hartford ,
d. ID. Erving, Pres. Of Hartford Co. Mutual Fire
Son, Brokers and dealers In Government Securities.
Ralph Gllett, Pres. State Mutual Fire ms Coz VIM.
w. Eaton, Recorder and Judge City Courts Z.
Merrill, Judge Police Court John X. Buck, Ircas;
si's Street SGia.i % riS.s wds". and Or
phans Society. D.. lWit
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Wednesday evening. an entertainment for
the benefit Of the Episcopal society, Rev. Mr..
Algcr, rector. came of at City Hall. s,co. The
programme embraced readings by Hon. II. J..
Murray, English consul at Portland, various
songs by the choirs connected with Christ and
Trinity churches, and several songs by Mrs.
yasinski Of Boston. Mr.. Murray was very
good in most Of the pieces selected. 1.-THE
Jackdaw Of Rheims" is light sort Of piece,
and was very neatly rendered. In "The court
ing scene, from Henry "" the bluff. frank WOO
ing Of the soldier Plataganet, and the replies Of
Katharine in broken English, were well repre-
sented. But "Boots at the Holly Tree Inn"
was far superior to Mr.. Murray's other efforts.
The knowing air Of Boots when he tells the
traveller the ..curiscst thing" he ever knew,
was faithfully delincated, as well rs the admir-
Ing yet respectful spirit in which he speaks Of
the clipping couple, and the half remorse at be-
traying their innocent natures. The minor
characters were also we'll represented. We
hope again to have the pleasure Of hearing Mr..
Murray.
"Ths Kiss Offer" was very prettily sung
by Mrs. Chadbourne Of Saco.
eye Merry Birds" sung by Mrs. Yasinski,
was very fine, and ELECTED rapturous encore,
which was graciously acknowledged. The au-
dience were favored with another song by the
same lady which was we'll received. She has n
beautiful soprano voice, which Is remarkably
pure and we'll rounded, and sings with consid-
cradle feeling. The Quartetes "Come Holy spir-
1t and Laughing Song" by Miss Haines, Mrs.
Googings, and Messrs. Stanton and Woods we're
good, the latter was sneored. Aduet by Messrs.
Stanton and Woods was also very good.
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A correspondent in S,co wishes to present
his protest against movement to remove the
Postofice in that city, from its present location
to "Rock store" 50 called. lie argues that no
one finds FAULT with Its ample Accommodations
where Il now Is, thata few rods further to 90
in the square is Of no object, that the proposed
location is on narrow sidewalk, 50 much SO
as to be decidedly inconyenient to the large
numbers, ladies included, who visit the Office
in the evening, and tie doors are not in such
posture (and cannot be altered) as to give the
room. free ingrcss and egress, enjoyed by the
present accommodations.
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Iii, said that the houses OF A. I. Stewart
& Co, and II. b. Claain & Co. are engaged
in An internecine dry goods warfare. Stewart
Is making terrific raid on unbleached mus
Inns and Merrimac prints. II Is stated that
he has thrown upon the market vast quaint
ties Of Mcrrimacs at ten cents per yard. while
the manufacturers themselves charge twelve.
The Merrimac men struck his name from their
books and refused to sell him any more goois.
Stewart Il reported to have immediately pro-
cured supply through Philadelphia hrm.
There ID terrible hutter among the dry goods
people, and general assertion that IL Stewart
continues his raid he will ruin pretty much
every importer and jobber In The city.
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The Ladies' sorosis Club, Of New York, TO
Gently changed their discussions nom womans suf'
mage to Hair Preparations and Pimple Banishers.
They declared that where nature had not endowed
them with besuty, It was their right-yea, their
duty-to seek II where they could. 30 they all vo-
ted that Magnolia Balm oyercame sallowness, rough
SKIN and rin,-Inarks, and gavo TO the complexion
most d,sfinga, CSorosian) and marble-like appear
ance dangerous TO men, no doubt and that Ly.
on's Kathairon made tho hair grow thick, soft and
awful pretty and moreover prevented IL from turn.
ing gray. II the propretors Of these articles did
not send the sisters invoice, they are not smart
4Nll ....
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A man in Ohio brutally murdered his mis-
tress after severe struggle In which he Bit her
arm. This the detective noticed, and = the fu-
neral, q respectable gentleman and somewhat
motel politician, in casually wiping his mouth,
showed his teeth, when he was arrested BY the
detective A dentist took cast Of his teeth
which fitted exactly on the bitten arm. lie
ought to have filed off his teeth. co..
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The aggregate valuation for each county con
tanning Wild lands, Is as follows:


The five millions and upwards, fixed as the
valuation Of the wild lands Of Maine by the
Commissioners, added to the value Of estates
previously. reported, give two hundred and
twenty-four millions, 1924 ,822.9OO) {. the
total valuation Of the State for 1870. as against
one hundred and sirty.two milliohs( 1892, 1885,
6sl) in 1860, an increase Of sixty two millions
ESQ.,, 664 ,3l9.)
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leaves us at liberty TO meet that expectation
without de,riment 10 the general interests.
In closing this, brief reference 70 the present
condition Of Affairs. let me repeat that we must
feel that our time and service are due TO the
city throughout the year whenever subjects
requiring delibcraiion and action may arise
Individual responsibility cannot properly DO
avoided by charging errors to the many unless
each shall have striyen to prevent the compile
ton OF the wrong. The same interest and at
tention to public affairs which prudent men
give TO their own business will ensure the best
results to the city which we are capable OF pro-
ducing Il y II n I
II would be folly 70 anticipate q. faultless mu-
nicipal administration, but IL is q duty to rem
der il productive of all the good we can. En-
tering upon our duties in this spirit and main
tanning Il to the close Of the year, we can then
cheerfally leave to our successors tho places
Wv. wEDGwooD.
The address concluded, the Board Of
Aldermen proceeded to effect permanent
organization by choosing Alderman
Haines permanent President.
In Convention, +. ID. Edgerly was
chosen City Clerk; Timothy Shaw. City
Treasurer and Collector Of Taxes; l.. Il.
Mason, City Solicitor; Alonzo Towle, City
Physician; Edwin Stone. L. b. Hooper,
Charles Tenny, S. 3. Committee; Stephen
Worth, Superintendent Of Bhrials Joshua
Moore, Street Commissioner In District
No. 4; Geo. w. IresOn, Road Commits
sioner, Ward l, pool Dlstrict.) joint.
Davis. Road Commissioned. Ward l..
(Oak Ridge.) Eben Simpson. Chief Engin-
eer. Fire Department. j. w. Brooks LIST
Assistant Engineer; W.P. Yates, 2nd do.
Last week the new city government OF Saco
was organised by the choice Of Mr.. Lewis Hodg-
don presiding officer Of the Council, and J. W.
Litte6eld, clerk. Jos. L. Milliken was chosen
clerk Of the city. The address Of the Mayor
coucscy sets forth the financial condition Of the
city, and persents suggestions Of Importance,
especially that in regard to the city school
systpm o.
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: COMING AGAIN.

WONDERFUL ILLUSIONS, ..r.
TRANSFORMATIONS, and
.lr r'. .Hi fHATS OF MAGIC!
Id Together With his Raropean Troupe OF
Trained csnsrie.. Java spsrroys. Psro.
|..I 80 and RusatAn Dat. f fr
900 Usefal and Valuable Presents, such as=An
Elegant Chamber Bet Of Furniture, Hunting Gao
silver Watch. SO Gold Picce, Plated Ware, barrel
Of Flour, Hams, Tons Of Coal, Lamps, 0roesnss'
ADMISSION, 90 CENTS,
With ONE GIFT ENVELOPE.
. BEspRvED sDATs. 90 CEHTDs
with TWO GIT ENVELOPES. EH-0cssA nati'
nee wednesday 9th Afternoon At u o'clock, when
Children viii Ss admitted SS3 % osuh each. Every
child receives . Present.. Door open q !, CON-
moocs Il 8. tlvil sAM sHARPLEY, xaasgsr.
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Cambridge Cattle Markst.-.March "a,
NUMBER rR0hrhk MINERAL srA's'
Cattle. Sheen A Lambs. Horses. Swine
Total. y
- An-l..1
THURSDAY, March u, 1877

Prices OF Market Dccf-Extra Si2 IS a Sl3 % INT
third quality 50 % % 50 60:
Prices OF Store Cattle-working Oxen, Y pair.
$40, sND $50 "a $SD.
Mich Cows and Calves nom Ss, 10 Vs, y I'LL ~.
Prices OF sheep and IAmbs-In lots 81 60, 81 o.,
81 ~ % 81 0o0si 90 each, extra sSo1$S6s, OF nom
40 sic Y n. -.I
Hides "a % &c y n. Tallow 6 q 6ic Y n.
Peits 10 a 81 Is each. CAN skins Is 10 lie ".
Prices Of Pouitry-Extra ~ 20 2c prime ~
m BeefrIItrs and nr,t quality include no.
thing but the best large, ht staiitsd Oxen seeona
fsii. IA Cows and the best three year old steers
ordinary consisu Of Bulls and Che rcfus: OF loe.
Sheep-Extra includes Cosset. and when hose Of
sn inferior quality are thrown our
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The monthly part Of 0uR BoYs AND GIRLS
Is at hand, containing, among other interesting
matter, the conclusion Of Oliver Optics story,
"Bear aud Forbcar," "0nly dollar" by
Mark Melville, and the usual complement OF
stories, sketches, and poems, besides the usual
dialogues that are, without exception, the best
things in that line to be found for our schools
and firesides. Published by Leo & Shepard,
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have to bear the modification Of seeing our sd-
vanced scholars sent 10 tho biddsford High
School, for the education which Il u our duty
to furnish at home" he recommends the con-
soldation Of the district schools into one, and
speaks Of the pressing want OF new scboo!
house. The High school having been suspended
for lack Of . suitable school room, immediate
action should be taken to meet the necessity.
In regard to HIaHwArs AND BnrpoEs he says
"Somes bridge 10 very defective and must prob
ably be entirely rebuilt. Milliken's mill road
has been accepted and must be built the pres
eut year" The fInE DErARrNESf nreprcsent-
cd as In good condition, consisting Of the Steam-
er Saco, and two hand engines and the Hook
and Ladder without company, all Of which
deserves fostering care. He call, attention to
the recommendation Of the Chief Engineer rela-
tive to purchasing horses for the Steamer. In
regard to the PAuPERs. He recommends ex-
changing the farm or erecting new buildings. as
the present buildings are unfit for use. he ree-
ommends an appropriation to complete the Main
Street sewer; also small appropriation for the
purpose Of grading the Common.
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Messrs. Elias Harmon & N. o. Kendall, have
formed co-partnership as Real estate agents.
Office ut 10 ALFRED street.
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Stevens, SIR. Nathaniel Piper and Miss Clara II.
Green. beth NJ u.
sMITlI-BUTLEli. In SOUTH Berwick, Jan. ~, by
Rev. O. n. Kimball. Mr.. Nicholas q. smith. Of Bos-
ton, and Miss Ross b., eldest daughter Of Geo. W.
Butler, esg, Of n. II.
HALEY-C0NE. In Bo~doinlan,. March ., Addison
r.. Haley. ESQ.,. OF keilnebnnk and Miss Carrie NJ,
eldest daughter of Rey. e. q. Conc. ~ u.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. In waitham. Mass, by Rev.
Mr. Chaplin, Mr. VIM. H. y. sweetser and Miss Annie
Morton, all OF W.
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Fenno Hayes, Of this city, is to furnish
the serial for the new volume Of the Portland
Transcript, which commences in April.