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The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05

The Hudson river is again closed by ice.
1t is reported that the Viceroy of Egypt has
entered into an alliance with Greece
The metropolitan police bill for Philadelphia
has passed the Pennsylvania House.
Senator Sprague has sold his interest in the
Providence Press.
Official dispatches from Havana announcing
the defeat of the insurgents by the national
troops cause great rejoicing in Madrid.
Revals, the colored Senator from Mississippi,
has become quite lion in Washington cir
Giles.
For the past few days the weather through
out England has been clear, cold and delight
full.
One murder, or attempted murder, per day
with ten suicides and any number of garroting
cases, robbery with violence and deadly as
saults, make lively record for New York city
in the month of January.
The new funding bill from the finance COM
mittee printed in yesterdays PRESS is largely
a compromise between the views of the Secre-
tary and those of Mr.. Sherman and his associ-
ates. The first opinion of Congressman who
have looked at it is on the whole quite favor
able. There will be some opposition to the
provision for selling bonds and paying interest
abroad, but the department thinks this fea-
ture quite essential to the success of the
scheme.
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05
The Infirnlities of Age.

Decrepitude is the natural accompaniment of old
age, but it may be ameorated, and the period of
entire heplessness long postponed by the judcious
use of healthful stimulant. Physicians, fully
aware of this fact usually recomend moderate slim
ulation when the strength and vigor of maturity
have been suspended by the feebeness and prostra-
ton which are the inevitable results of declining
years. Port wine gin, brandy, and other liquors
often prescribed by medical men for aged persons,
but the impulse which fermented and distilled
liquors give to the circulation, and the energy they
seem to impart, is transtory, unless the alcoholic
principle is modified and qualified by the presence OF
medicinal toncs and invigorants. OF all the combi-
uatiOns of difusve stimuli with the juices of herbs,
roots and barks that have ever been administered to
the aged and infirm, with the view .ot sustaining
their waning strength, cheering their dropping
spirits and relieving the aches and pains to which
they are subjected, none has been found eficaci-
Gus, agreeable and so permanent in its effects as
Hostetters Stomach Bitters. The difference be-
tween the effect OF the Bitters ard that OF a mere
eXcitant however pure, is the same as between the
effect OF sudden and momentary application of ex-
cessive force to given purpose, and the result OF
steady, continuous application OF exactly the requi
site amount of force to the same end. The mere
spirit of physical energy produced by a dram land
which is always succeeded by corresponding depres
sion) never yet benefited any woman suffer-
ing from physical decay cordial like Hostetter's
Bitters, at once soothing and invigorating is the
remedial agent required fe4
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05
The Beginning ef What May be a Great
KnIfIe:

There are, we believe, laws against polyga-
my already on the statute books of the United
States, aimed against the peculiar institu-
ton" in Utah. So far they have pever been
enforced. Mr.. Cullom of Illinois has renewed
the attack by introducing bill in the House
OF Representatives in regard TO the government
OF Utah Territory, Furnishing polygamy or con-
cubinage by fine and imprisonment eNciuu,
ing Mormons from the ballot, the Jury Dun anu
from the right to hod office
Some such law VIII probably pass before
many years, if not now, and the time will
soon come when an attempt will be made for
its enforcement. Then, if Mormonism is not
very much weakened by discussions among
its own members, struggle of no iucon-
siderable magnitude will begin, and the Unit
ed States will have to solve one of the
most difficult ethical as well as political
questions ever presented for the consideration
OF the people. Whether a Mormon crusade
would not be religious persecution, and so be
open to the charge of being a proceeding con-
trary to the spirit of the age and an act against
natural right and justice, is question to be
seriously pondered. If the answer is in the
negative, it must be because polygamy is
found, when submitted to the arbitrament of
The most liberal and enlightened human con-
sciousness, to be one of those crimes that are
so revolving, and are so uniformly condemned
by civilized men that it is not to be tolerated
even on the plea that it is regarded by large
numbers OF people as an important part of q
religious system.
or all the travellers that have recently Wis
tied Salt Lake City, Justin Mccarthy seems to
us to have arrived at the most just and reason
able conclusions respecting polygamy and the
method of dealing with it, His impression is
that Brigham Young is a selEdeceived impos-
tor; and that he is himself the victim of his
own hallucination. There is, of course, no
doubt about the sincerity of the great body
of his followers. Ii McCarthy's observations
ale correct, then, we have to deal with large
body of misguided people who sincerely be-
lieve themselves to be nation chosen by
Heaven to be, like the ancient Hebrews, the
sole repository of truth. This being the case,
there is no denying the proposition that con-
tact with " Gentle" life through railroad and
telegraph and by means of immigration, will
either cure the evil, and that speedily, or it
cannot be cured, though the arms and laws Of
the whole world are turned against it.
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05

APPOINTMENTS BY THE GovERNoR The
following appointments have been made by the
Governor:
Trbou, Hampden, and NJ. A. Dougberty, Som
ellsworth, N. H., to solemnize marriages
Androscoggin County-Archibald Wakefield
Lewiston, J. p. O.; James II. Eveleth, Dur,
ham, Trial Justice.
observation-disclosures d. l.. Lane. Stand.
ish, Dedimus Justice; Edw. r. Staples, Port.
land, Fred N. Dow, do, and Daniel Srowell
Cumberland, j. p. O.; Nathaniel f. Deeriug
Portland. Notary Public.
Franklin-George r. Winslow, Strong, j.
20.
Hancock-Henry S. Trevett, Trenton, Sam
uel X. Whiting, Castine, and Cyrus Emery,
S Suillvan; j; 7. O.; Henry III. Clark, fremont,
boro, j. p. Q
kenpeebeG-Daniel Dennis, Gardiner, Gus
S saVus %. onadWlck, China, and William A.
shaw, Sidney, j. p. O.; William Percival, Chi
ma, Coroner.
Knox-Charles L. Allen, Rockland, John
Bird, do, and John Ruggles, Jr, Thomaston,
j. p. @.
= Lincoln-Calvin R. Haraden, wiscasset J.
P. @. y -
0xiord-Marshall Walker, Lowell, and Isaac
~ y, Fellows Fryeburg, J. P. O.: Moses S. Moul-
Ganto otter, Dedimus Justice; Hiram A. Ellis,
0d Pon, IRA Justice
Trial n Justice. Nm; f. Gary, Charlestown,
Seph r. W Z Humphrey, Bangor Charles Stetsou
do, j. Z. Q. 'ehl' Il. Ihacher,
Observation-Disclosures A Roo
P. Q. sers' Dover, j.
Somerset-Jno. NJ. Skinner, st. Alhans
Hannibal ingalls,, Mercer, j. p. O.; Wi VIM, and
Atkinson, Embden, Dedmus Justice imam
Waldo-Raymond S. Rich, Thorndike. and
Benz o. Sargent, Searsport, Trial Jnsiiic cpiu
Parker G. Crane, Winterport, Coroner.
Washington-G Geo. T. Hunter, Lubec, j. p
Q. and n. p; Emery S. Wilson, Cherryfield,
and Enoch L. Noyes, Eastport, j. p. Q.
York-Simon Il. Davis, Buxton, Trial JUS
tice.
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05

DEATH OF REDDY THE BLAcKsMITH-Th
notorious WIN. Marley, alias freddy the
Blacksmith has at last been placed per-
manently beyond the possibility of increasing
the horrid atrocities that just now make up the
daily record of life in New York. A midnight
Tencontre has resulted in transferring him to
the hands of an undertaken for final disposal
rather than to temporary incaI ceration in the
tombs. Reddy was very drunk on Wednesday
evening, and very abusive and quarrelsome as
usual, when in his cups About o'clock he
sauntered into Florence's saloon in Houston
street, soon followed by James Haggerty a no.
torious Philadelphia rough and shoulder hitter
The conversation quickly turned upon their
fighting qualities, the one claiming that he
could fog the other. Reddy became very in
sulting, when Haggerty gave him the lie, upon
hearing which Reddy made the attack; the two
men plunged into each other; they fought
about five minutes, Reddy getting the worst of
the hitting. They threw each other repeated
ly, and their heads were badly bruised against
the stone pavement of the floor. AT the end of
about six minutes fighting, Haggerty became
more violent, although his opponent was faint
ing, and at last made q rush for the counter
on which there was a large quantity of glass,
including caratte as large usual sized de-
canter. With this he struck Reddy, wounding
him sc verely. The second blow broke the
caraffe, and then Haggerty, with desperate VIC
lence, tore the part remaining with him
through Reddy's hand as the latter attempted
to strike him. Reddy's hand began to bleed
very freely, yet still he attempted to hit his OPP
ponent again, when Haggerty again rushed TO
the bar, and, Selling a tumbler, struck the
blacksmith on the forehead. Reddy then fell,
and as Haggerty was again about to strike, the
cry of police was raised, and an immediate
stampede was made, leaving Reddy lying on
the floor, unconscious-unable either to speak
or recognize any one around him, and in this
condition he was conveyed to Bellevue Hos
pltal where he died Thursday morning from
the effects ct his injuries, cursing and swear
ing until the last moment
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05
Portland and Rutland Railroad Conn
pany.
Extracts from the records of the Executive
(Nn,oaln ttno

n
pany.
Extracts from the records of the Executive
Committee:
PORTLAND, Feb. 4, 1870.
The Chairman laid before the Board a COPY
of correspondence with G. Mollison, ESQ
chairman of committee in charge of the New
England and Oswego railroad company, APP
pointed by the Oswego Convention.
Voted, That the dongs of the chairman be
ratified, approved and adopted by this Board
Hon. Caleb r. Aver, of Cornish made re-
port as to the measures in progress in survey
ing different lines west of Buxton, with the
movement towards raising subscriptions to the
stock of the company.
Voted, That A. X. P. Lord of Buxton be
appointed a member of this committee.
Voted, Caleb r. Aver, of Cornish, Lewis
Clark of Limington and A. X. Lord of Bux-
ton be committee to have charge of the sur
veys with authority to cause such explorations
and surveys as they shall deem necessary.
The chairman submitted the drafts of two
olils to be presented TO the Legislature in ac-
c0raance with the vote of October 20, 1869, of
which due notice has been published.
voted, That in view of the fact that the
means Tor grading the entire line from Bux-
TON TO Meredith are now assured by municipal
and private subscriptions in Maine and New
hampshire, that the bill proposing a loan of
tne credit OF the city of Portland, for one half
Inc cost OF said line be so amended as to pro-
vlde that no portion of the money received as
proceeds of the city loan, shall be applied to
the payment of expenses for grading masonry,
bridging or any other purpose, except for the
track and necessary equipment of said line.
and that the bill as drawn be SO amended az
to provide that no bonds or any portions of the
city credit granted in aid of said road shall be
called for or used, till the line is graded ready
for the reception of the iron, and that the
amount of the city credit authorized to be
used shall in no event exceed the sum of
80 ono par mile and that sum ann1ied
clusively to the track and equipment of the
line
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05
The FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT is now re

THE FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT is now re-
garded as entirely safe. Missouri and Kan
sas have corrected their imperfect ratification
of the amendment so that adding Georgia, a
State that has just acted, the requisite twenty
eight States have given the amendment their
assent. The Governor of Nebraska has called
an extra session of the Legislature to add that
State TO the list, while Texas is sure to be
added within short time, since she cannot
otherwise enter the Union. So that the num-
Der will be kept good even if the Withdrawal
of the ratification of New York is found to be
valid, and the ratification by the Indiana LIE
gislature Is found to be imperfect.
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05
Political NOfes.

The last Of the contested election cases in
the Ohio House was decided Friday by giving
the seat claimed to the Republican contestant.
The House now stands: Republicans 81; De-
mocrats IS.
AMONG the nominations sent to the Senate
Friday, by the President, were the following
Charles r. Whidden, Collector of Customs at
Passamaquoddy; VIM. II. Sargent, Collector
of Customs at Castine; and A. q. Underwood
Surveyor of Customs at Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05
Personal.
Mark Twain is married.

The Boston papers report several officers of
of the Monarch in that city.
Fechter, the actor, is going to Boston at the
New York.
The Archbishop of Lyons lies at the point
of death.
Jones and Carpenter, two colored men, were
executed at Newcastle, Del, Friday, for rape.
The Pope has announced that he will not
hereafter participate in the controversy re-
specting personal infallibility.
Hon. Isaac Reed, of Waldoboro, has been
confined to his home by sickness the past two
weeks. He is recovering slowly and expects
to be in Augusta again in few days
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05
These Hard Hines

The people should EnOaU
aChere they can bay the best
goods at fair prices. BUT
LER d REED, No. III Mar
Ret Square, aCilI sell yOu
BOOTS and SHOES that
aciU giVe good satisfaction.
We commenced business
aUith the intention of keep
ing the best goods that the
market Affords, and selling
them at a small profit; aUe
still continue to do business
IN that aUay because qUe find
Stp0ys. We cordially i1avite
the citizens of Portland and
Vicinity to an inspection of
oar stock sUith the assurance
that the goods en- eUery case
aUilt 2'rOce just as represent
ed.
BUTLER & REED.
No. II Market Square, Portland.
Nov aO-sNeodtf
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05

HoPRFUL.-The commercial editor CT one of
the Boston dailies says that there is ian all
hands going persuasion that we are on the
eve OF better times. There is a more cheerful
hum in commercial circles than we have been
accustomed to hear for many months, and
spectators of every kind are beginning to rub
their hands in prospect of ampler and more
remuneratiye operations" So mote it be.
SaIah
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05

PROFITABLE Cows.-John T. Merrill, Esq,
OF Gray, had twelve cows on the LIST day of
January, 1869, which have earned him during
.ne last year 1888 10 as follows: Butter, 555.26;
fad ~. Sl3 81; calves, 800; pork from pigs
81 49,. INK S94 50. Besides the 1,342 pounds
Oh butter that was sold, Mr. Merrill Ia, forty
pounds laid down for winter use
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05

WE would call attention to the advertise
ment of Henderson & Staples, and the certf-
Gates from we'll known residents of Portland.
feb4d&Wtf
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05

LET THE CHILDREN HAVE A RIDE!-Th
Barge Champion, Capt Robinson, will start
from the City Hotel at 2 o'clock precisely.
Room for so children.
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05

Mr.. EDrroR:-Would you, (which means
the public,) like to know, and this by the way
reminds me of an anecdote of the late distin-
guished lawyer and jurist, Simon Greenleaf;
who when practcng law at the Cumberland
Bar, humorousy remarked one day when
speaking of deeds of conveyance, that they
might just as well read know one woman by
these presents" as in the usual form 'know all
men by these presents thinking that if one
woman knew it, all men would soon know it.
l hope the ladies will excuse me for relating
this anecdote, as it was uttered and is repeated
merely in Pickwickian sense, and the advo-
Gates OF female rights will not fail to discover
that long before the present agitation of this
question, this advocacy of their rights was ad-
vanced by one of the ablest jurors of the coun-
try. But to return to my original question,
would you like to know what my little boy
said the other day when I asked him why
the Constitution of the United States pro-
hibited its officers from receiving any pres
ents or medals from any foreign power?
He at once replied, "that if the monarchs of
other countries should give to the officials of
this country a medal, it would be aneddle-
some" This is simply a statement of the Mon
roe doctrine, in an another farm E.
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05

RECENT ILLNESS OF Mr.. LYNCH, - Our
Washington correspondent, Spectator, says
in a note received yesterday there may be
some inquiry made as to the non-appearance
of Mr.. Lynch's name in certain votes that
have been given during the last week, one be-
ing the Thanking privilege BILL Mr.. Lynch at
the time was at his rooms sick, under the doc
tors care, and Mr.. Peters failed to state that
fact Your Representative would have voted
for abolition
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05
Bachelors Hair Dive.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world .
tie only true and perfect Dye; harmless reliable in,
Simultaneous; no disappointment no ridiculous tints
remedies the ill effects of bad dyes; invgorates and
caves the hair soft and beautiful black or brown
Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers, and properlv
pplied at the Migratory, 16 Bond st, NY
june 3-sNd&w1yr
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05

EBy~ FIRST Page 1o-day-"The People" in
Paris; Recent Publications; Religious IntelIi-
gence
fourth Pdge-Ths Colnmodoye's Pennant
poetry; Detectives Story.
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05

BILLIARDs.-We learn from the Kennebec
Journal that at the friendly contest of bill
iards between Henry Shiel of Portland, and
Charles E. Smith of Augusta, Thursday even
ing, Mr.. Smith won the first game by score
of $50 to 1888. The second game, which was
French carom, was also won by Mr.. Smith
Score 30 to 80. Mr. Shiel made the highest
run of the evening, Ill. The games were
witnessed by many interested spectators.
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05
Death to Pin-Worms,

Eminent physicians say that more sickness among
children results from Pn-Worms than from any
other cause. A safe and efectual remedy for these
troublesome and often dangerous pests is found in
DIR. GOULD'S PIN-WORM SYRUP. Cure for
adults and children warranted without injury to
health. Price 70 cents. GEO. C. GOODWIN g. Co.
aoston, and all druggists. w6m4O
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05
HERE we've got a Portland Tailor

HERE we've got Portland Tailor,
And his presence often cheers.
Hail the good knight of the scissors,
Goose and yardstick and the shears
Customers should not forget him
Always Ready he appears;
And on Federal street he's making
Clothes, as he has made for years.
Don't forget the Tailor READY,
Who does as Tailor should;
On this cold winters morning
He is in condition good.
Coats, vests and pants he'll Ready make YOU
Make them in the latest style;
And the way that he can fit you
Would I'm certain make you smile.
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05
Warren'a Cough Balsam.

Is beyond question the very best medicine of the
day for all COUGHS, COLDS, Sore THROAT and
LUNGS! Also, .or Whooping Cough and Croop in
Children it is the most effective medicine ever used
Sold by all Dealers in Medicines.
BE. BRADBURY, Proprietor, Bangor, Me.
GEO. c. GOODWIN & Co., Boston, Agents for
New England. oct23eodGmsn
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05

A large lot of Kerosene Lamps received at
Cogia Hassan's and selling at less than half
the original cost.
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05

BILL Heads, Blanks, Cards, Circulars, Tags,
Labels and Job Printing of every description,
at the lowest price, at the Daily Press Printing
House. VIM. M, MARKS.
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05
PROBATE NOTICES

10 all persons interested in either of The estates
hereinafter named:
4 I Court of Probate held at Portland, within
"A and tor the County of Cumberland, ON the third
hundred and seventy; the following matters hav-
ing been presentation the action thereupon herena
terindicated, it is hereby Ordered,
That notice thereof be given to all persons inter-
ested, by causing copy ofths order to be published
three weeks successfully in the Maine State Press
and Eastern Argus papersprnted at Portland afore-
held at SAID Portland on the third Tuesday of Feb.
next, at ten OF the clock in the forenoon, and
be heardthereon, and objectifthey see cause.
ZACHARTAH WARDWELL, late of Otisfjsh
deceased. Will and petition for the probate thereof
presented by Eben F. Wardwell, the Executor
therein named.
RODNEY FoRsAITH, late of Brunswick. de-
ceased. Petition tor allowance out of personal
estate, presented by Eliza Forsath, widow OF said
deceased
ELIZABETH A. woODHOUSE, late of Bruins
wick, deceased. Petition that Joseph A. Locke,
may be appointed Administrator, presented by Ann
G. Prince, neice CT said deceased.
WILLIAM H. WHITE, late of Windham, de-
ceased Petition for license to sell and convey real
estate, presented by Charles JONES' Administrator.
RoDEnT DUNNINo, iato OF Breeport, deceased,
First and final account presented for allowance by
John A. Dunning, Administrator.
FREDERICK b. HURLBURT,l late of Scarborough
deceased. Nuncupative will and petition for he
probate thereof and for administration with the will
annexed, presented by Durs:na Hurlburt, widow OF
EDWARD WHITNEY, late of Falmouth de
ceased. VIII and petition Tor the probate thereof,
presented by John Whitney, the Executor therein
named.
LEVI KNIGHT. late of Westbrook, deceased
viii and petition Tor the probate thereof presented
by Oliver A. Cobb, the Executor therein named.
CHARLES STRAYTON, late OF westbrook, de-
ceased First aud final account presented for al
lowance by Jane Strayton, Administrative.
CHARLES B. LANE. late OF Portland, deceased
Petition that Benjamin Kingsbury Jr, may be APP
pointed Administrator, presented by Lydia j. Lane,
widow OF said deceased.
ALBERT S. JACKSON, late of Portland, de-
ceased First and final account presented for al
lowance by Isabel S. jackson, Administrative.
JOHN M. WOOD late of Portland, deceased
Fifth account presented for allowance by Joseph
Ilsley, Administrator.
SIMEON HALL, late of Portland, deceased,
vii! and petition Tor the probate thereof and that
Ezekiel Robinson, of Readfeld, NAV be appointed
administrator with the will annexed, presented by
Amelia Hail. widow of said deceased
ORLANDO NJ. MARRETT late ot Portland do.
ceaseu. Fetltlon TOR allowance out of nersonoj &c
deceased. "iuo" Vi saiu
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05

Secretary Fish has received the Chinese
treaty, with the official seals of the En,n;no
the notifications having been exchanged. The
treaty was wrapped in yellow silk
The Portland daily press., 1870-02-05
MARIN e N EWS.
PORT OF PORT LAND

Friday, Feb 1.
ARRIVED,
Steamer Rattlesnake. Colburn, Phladelpha-4G2
tons coal to JAS H Baker.
Sch Forest Queen, Dyer. Belfast.
Sch Sterling, Alley, Wiscasset.
Sch Frank Barker, Brewer, Boothbay.
CLEARED.
Barque Cenfuegos. Cole, Matanzas-Jas NJ Chur-
chill, and Littleiohn & Chase.
Sch Mary Ella, Thamas, Cardenas-I Jackson &
Co.
Sch Milard Fillmore, Chase, dephia-Emery
& Fox.