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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-01-06

POISONOUS CosMET1cs.-Dr. Harris has
presented to the Board of Health of New
York a report on the subject of lead
poisoning by the use OF hair washes,
cosmetics, &c. He says:
Recently, death from lead poison.
ing occurred in one of the city hotels.
The gentleman was O merchant of some
distinction. He was killed by the daily
use OF hair wash that is believed to
have contained large Quantities of the
acetate and carbonate of lead Unfortu-
nately, we could not ascertain the name
or get any samples of the nostrnm, and
did not obtain the evidence until after
death. In view of the importance which
attaches to the entire subject of lead
poisoning, especially as respects the
water we drink, the preserved foods in
the marts, and the nostrums that are sold
without restraint in the shops, 1 would
respectfully ask the board to take some
action by which the sources Of lead
poisoning shall be fully reported upon {:
ana, further, it seems plainly our duty
PuDlicly TO warn against the use OF any
iotlons and cosmetics which the chemist
OF TINS board proves by analysis to con.
tain lead In any form, and list of which
VIII be given to the board rs the work of
cnemical analysis progresses. It would
appear to be entirely justifable and duti.
iui TO prohibit the sale of these nos.
trums, II the board has power to enforce
such prohibition, as some useful Lives
are being lost, and vast amount of
neuralgia and palsied misery is being
produced by such poisoning. Even the
Croton water needs to be condncted
through iron or timed pipes in orr
dwellings. in order to give entire immn.
nifty against the slowly acting effects of
the minute quantities of lead that are
borne along to our apartments by the
common lead tubing now in use."
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-01-06

"Oh! what an excel!eat Tonic. is tho
iaals, language Of the invaM who uses f3oI 500
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-01-06
A DEAD MAN S1aNs HIS OWN Wnn.-

A DEAD MAN SIaNs HIS own Will
An interesting will case, which has been
pending in the courts in franklin Coun-
ty, Missouri. for years past, rivals in its
nature anything OF the sort possibly ever
heard of in the history Of the present
fage. The circumstances, as gathered
from one of the attorneys engaged for
the defence, (outside OF the courtroom
are briefly as follows: Some years ago,
there lived in the town OF Washington,
an old bachelor, who possessed o sensi-
derable amount Of property, and had no
relatives save one, who, it is said, was
needy. The individual (bachelor) was
taken quito i'll, aud was advised to make
his will, which he did, bequeathing all of
his estate to the children of friend
The news became generally known in the
town OF the manner in which the testator
had disposed of his property, leaving out
any consideration to his kindred friend.
While the man still fingered on his bed
of sickness. it was made up among some
OF the friends of the relative, that three
OF them should visit the sick man and
advise him to make O second will, with
provisions for the relief of the kinsman.
Consent being given, the parties, who,
it is said, were all on a "tight," aud who
had no personal interest in the matter,
save the good feeling they entertained
for the neglected friend, appointed one
of their number to write. The table was
drawn up close to the bedside of the
sick man, who, as we'll as he could. die
tated the nature of his bequest Before
the conclusion and signing of the will,
the man died; one of the party remarked
to tho scribe, "that it was useless to 20
on, rs the man was dead us HI" How
ever, after its conclusion, the dead man
was lifted up in sitting posture and
held, the pen was placed between his
fingers and made 10 trace his name, after
which, the question was asked, .'Do you
acknowledge this to be your signature
| and last will?" etc. The dead man, by
the aid of those that held him up, nod
ded assent. The corpse was then quietly
laid down, and the individuals signed
their respective names as witnesses to
the instrument. The trio who Witnessed
the will are now all dead, and the only
seeming trouble now, is the proper con-
struction of the will, which, under the
circumstances and under tho influence of
an intoxicated brain, the scribe some
what blended in meaning.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-01-06

We have watched the course OF SO
many distressed, emaciated and forlorn
dyspeptics, of worn-out and prostrated
females, who have taken new lease of
life, and gradually received NiRor,
strength, health, and the power of socj6
pleasure from The effects of P1AigrAf15H
blrrRRs, that We are not surpris,a atEhe
testimonials daily received. i it in q
pleasure to do good in the sgrld, howl
iuii must be the measure of Aa pr0priel. :,
tors OF these celebrated Bit{fs.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-01-06

MAGNOLIA WArER.-Sqferior to tie
I. "est TN Imported German Ctbgne, and sold
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-01-06

CANADA No LONGER REFUGE FOR
THIEVES AND SwINDLERs. The Quebec
Mercury says that, on and after the LIST
instant, an important act passed at the
last session OF the Dominion Parliament.
with view of preventing Canada being
made an asylum for thieves and swim.
dlers, went into operation. This act
provides that if any person takes into
Canada, or has in His possession tharein-
any property stolen, or obtained by
fraud or false pretenses in any other
country. in suoh manner that the stealing
or obtaining it in like manner in Canada
would be felony or misdemeanor, then
the taking OF such property there, or
having it in possession with a knowledge
of it's being unlawfully obtained, shall
be An offence Of the same mature and
punishable in the same manner rs if the
stealing or unlawful obtainance had taken
place in Canada.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-01-06

BIRTH-PLAcE OF SENATOR'S. the
slxty-hve Senators now in the United
States Senate ten are natives of the State
OF New York. six of Vermont, six of Ohio,
nve OF MASSACHUSETTS,, five of Pennsylva-
mia, four of Maine, four of New Hamp-
shire, three each of Connecticut, Ken
lucky, New Jersey and Virginia, two
each Of Delaware, Maryland and Rhode
Island, and one each from Illinois, In
diana. North Carolina, South Carolina
and Tennessee. One is from Germany
and one from Ireland. Connecticut. Dei,
aware, Kentucky. Maine, Maryland New
Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania. Rhode
Island and Vermont are represented by
full delegations, while Alabama, Arkan.
sas, California. Florida, Illinois, Iowa,
Kansas, Kansas, Louisiana. Michigan. Minnesota,
Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon and
wisconsin are represented by "foreign
ers." Mr. Chaves, Of New Mexico. is
the only native territorial delegate.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-01-06

Among other new fashions to be
brought from the "Kawntinent," is n
change in votive offerings to theatrical
artlstes. Flora is to be superseded by
Pomona; instead of flowers flung at the
feet of beauty, we are to have fruits.
Although there is much more intrinsic
worth In basket of hot-house grapes or
delicious pears, than in fading nosegay,
yet the new fashion is more objectionable
than the old on account of its liability
to abuse. We hardly think the divine
Patti would appreciate being pelted with
pippins In the triumph Of the miserere,
or that Ristori conld die contentedly as
thA VirSin -,a4.s;.rs S,l.over OF aAn-
teiopes or Sicily oranges. Viewed in
this light We feel that the new fashion
must be resisted. 1t may do for the
"Kawntinent, but not for free America.
where cabbages are very cheap and au
dacity is very plentiful.
The New York herald., 1870-04-23

TNO LET FOR BUSINESS PURPOSEs-A FINELY 10.
Gated SECOND and Third Floors private residence also
small Vmcc IN together or separatey at No
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-28
Suburban Gossip.

SPRINGvALE, Nov. "a, 1870.
The town of Sanford has sixteen water
powers, all on the Monsam river; a majority
of which are partly improved. At this viii
lage there is fifteen feet fall with stone dam,
and the volume of water will carry 10000
spindes, improved by cotton mill about 100
feet long, 8 1-2 stories high, manufacturing
print. cloths. 1t also.carries the machinery
used in the two large boot factories which
annually turn out large amount of work.
The water power has been the chief making
of this village and Sanford Corner; at the
latter place there is large mill three stories
high, used for the manufacture of lap robes
also saw mill, flour mill, &c.
At Alfred there has already been laid the
foundation for new Jail.
The Eastern Railroad of Massachusetts are
ready to push their projected railroad from
Wells to this place to connect with the Port
land and Rochester. 1t will be nine miles
long and not cost over 100000.
They are almost all strictly temperance
men up here, but use a little for Thanksgiv-
ing. The express took down to Portland 73
jugs to be filled on Tuesday.
The Alfred Shakers ask 100000 for their
real estate but do not find purchasers; so that
they will defer their intended removal TO the
South.
Petitions are being circulated for sgners for
a charter for a railroad to start from Gorham
pass through the towns of Windham, Gray
and New Gloucester to connect with the
Maine Central. "STEvE."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-28

The latest tragic episode of the irrepressi-
BILE conflict between pupil and instructor in
our public schools comes from Lyons, Iowa.
A brisk battle in Massachusetts,, resulted in
the defeat of the girl-teacher-stoned to
death; but in this later affair, constituted au-
thority triumphs, and the pupil dies. Ac-
cording to the published story, a boy had
been allowed to so home by the head of the
department he was in. Next day Mr.. Grei
son, the principal of the school, having noted
the absence, without knowing the reason. ac,
cnsed the absentee of playing truant. The
charge was proudly denied, whereupon Grei-
son struck the boy heavy blow on the side
OF the head and face. The latter went home
with severe headache, which was followed
by fever; the side of the head upon which
the blow fell meantime became much lnflam-
ed, swelled up, and gave constant pam; In
short, the boy died under such circumstances
that the attending physician and the parents
unhesitatingly gave it as their opinion that
his death was caused by the blow. The de-
cision of a jury in these premises and the
nnnishment which GreisOn will or will not re-
ceive are of little Importance compared with
the oft demonstrated fact which the occur
renee brings once more into notice, that while
the law permits flogging in the schools, hasty
or cruel instructors are not authorized to use
violence which may be fatal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-28

Furntture-Wholesale and Retail,
BEALS & CO., cor. CT Middle and Franklin Streets.
WALTER COREY & CO., Arcade No. 1s Free st.
N. TARBOX, No. 1853 Fore st. (up stairs.)
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-28
CATARRH.

With all of its disagi eeable and disgusting symp.
toms Instantly relieved and speedily cured with DR.
Briggs Allevanlor The cheapest, quickest and most
agreeable remedy before the public; $1,000 will be
paid when this remedy fails to cure Catari b, Head.
ache. Neur algia, &c, if used according to directions
There many remedies toI the cure of those DIS
tresslng compEalh,s, some OF whch may be good
money has been spent in perecting this remedy ana
the result is mora than satisfactory.
Each tOitle make two quarts tor use. Sold by M
s. WHITTIER, Junction OF Free and Congress sis
j, r. LUNT a. Co, 348 Congress st., EMMNONS
CHAPMAN, cor Middle and Exchange SITS, GEO. G
FRYE. cor. Franklin and Congress sts, MARK &
DAVIS, cor Congress and North SITS, and Druggists
generally Trade supplied by w. II. PHILLIPS
& CO, j. w. PERKINS & CO., W. w. WHIPPLE
~ co nO17-d1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-28
NOTICE.

ytAyING resigned the office OF Deputy Sheriff, 1
II respectfully request those owing me for SER
vices to make immediate payment.
WILLIAM PAINE
Standsh, November 3, 1870. nov5.2w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-28

To Let.
lf1RST class Store and Offices on Exchange Street
l. between Middle and Fore Streets Apply to
w. H, ANDERSON,
At Office of Nathan Webb, Esq, No, 80 Exchange
Street. decSOdtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-28
To Let,
Rooms to Lett
For Sale or Lease.

LOT of land on Cross street. Enquire of Edwa
"A Howe No. "a Danforth street, or OF H. j. Lib
NO. l4O Mlddle street. may14dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-28

Belfast, has decided to celebrate the cen
tennial anniversary of its settlement on Fore
fathers Day. Joseph Williamson of Belfast
one OF the leading historical scholars in the
State, will deliver the address.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-28
Geo. H. Davis & Co.'S
BULLETIN.

Geo. H. Davis & Co.'s
BULLETIN.
MONEY TO LOAN! MONEY TO LOAN!
w We are prepared to loan money. in
mortgages in Portland. Westbrook and Cape
GEO. R. DAVIS g. Co.,
ser24tf Real Estate & Mortgage Brokers.
4 NEW BRICK RESIDENCE FOR sALE-A
a new two story, French roof brick house, con.
tanning ten finished rooms, gas hard and soft water,
cemented cellar, brick cistern, and all modern i'm
erty is situated on Cumberland street, within five
minutes walk OF the High School
nov5sdsw Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers.
For Lease.
WE offer the late residence of Luther Dana, cor.
w OF State and Spring streets, iOr lease on one
to i've years time. This property is undergoing
thorough repair by its present owner. House con-
tains 20 rooms and the fine location makes each
room desirable. Bath rooms and water closets sup
sewerage. fine stable connected with the prem
ises This property is suitable for either private
family or gentee boarding house. 1t will be leas-
ed at low rate compared with its value and loca-
weeks. GEO, Il. DAVIS 4 Co.
Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers.
nov23eod2w No. 1 Browns Block
House for Sale.
A NEW q story House for $1,000. A new q story
"A House, finished rooms just papered and paint
ed good cellar brick cstern. Lot 33x65. Title good
This property is situated within a few minutes walk
OF the Post Office, and will be sold tor $500 cash. and
the balance at the rate of $500 per year. rare op-
portunity for person OF small means to purchase
home.
GEO. r. DAVIS & CO.,
no1oeOd2w Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers'
For Sale.
4 NEW 2 12story Brick Residence, 12 finished
"A rooms, good cellar hard and soft water, with
modern conveniences and large lot of land suita-
BILE for Parden. Price only $4,000. Terms $500
cash, balance on time. This property is situated at
the head of Pleasant street, Westbrook, in close
proximity to horse cars. Title perfect.
GEO. r. DAVIS s. CO.,
no15eOd2w Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-28

-Californians, owing TO the alkaline taste
OF most of the water in the State, are the
greatest cofiee-driukNts in the country, the
average yearly consumption being IS 35
pounds, while in the Union at large the aver
age is only seven pounds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-28

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.
The Hote contains forty rooms, conveniently ar
ranged in suites. The Proprietor has bad expert
ence in providing for the public, and confidently ex-
poets to welcome all his old friends who come to
rortland and to make host of new ones. Every
Julv 27
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-28

Although Russia delights to display on
her coins and postage stamps the efiigy of the
double-headed eagle, she is not an eagle at
all, but only a turkey-gobbler.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-28
PILES, PILES.

very common affection, there being but few
persons who are not troubled with them some pc
in tie rcctum or about the al.us, which are divided
into, first those which are owing to disrendnd
present the character of SOLID tumor. When the
tumors are within the rectum, they called inter
Dal piles: when without, and around the anus ex-
ternal. When they discharge blood they are term
ed bleeding piles; d when no blood appears, blind
piles; and excessive itching about the anus itching
piles: Nothing equals BRIGGS PILE REMEDIES
for their ourp
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-03-17
ST. MARY'S BEACON
n frg.i-rKD rvERY rnrnsnaY ~
JAMES 8. DOWNS.

rynxs ov S-sscs'prI"s.-Sa0o 90 FER annum TO
y. paid wifhi4 III months. No subscription will
BE rr~sive'i for a shorter neriod than six months
and no psTsr q, be sdistontinaei untiIall arreara.
x-sars paid srosPt a; the option Of the publish
en-
rrRvs oy ADVERTISING. cts per SQUARE fr-
fAe srxt inscsiion, and 50 ats for everv srbse-
sssent isssrtsea. Eight lines or iess constitute
. gasrr. II the nuRlbsr of Insertions he not
rssrksa on tile advertisement, 10 win be publish.
ea antf forbid, and charged accordingly
isseFai deduction mace 10 those who aa yer tise
the sear.
coSpsnies,ians Of . personal character win
he skarEed, at the same rates as adver,isements !;
oitusrsr8 ovsr ten line. in length Will Be eharg-
! q ~ she rsss Of 50 cents per square.
. Z All eornnsaHies:ions for publication nnss be
/. accompanied wish the real name az the author
Or no sfisztion xiIl be paid 20 them. The real
esEse Of TIE sasssef siI not be published unIess
k<sffei. fEt He cannot eoueent IN insert ccs.-
Smaie&Esssse.fss ss know fhe writer.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-03-17

A married lady in ST. Paul has been
10 trance state tor six weeks. and her
husband refuses 10 seud for doctor. He
says he ip,ssds 70 enjoy q quiet time as
loas aspossible.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-03-17

I, is ~, the plenty Of N n. tia, nur-
II hes, bat god digestion; neither j. /:
Abundance Of wealsh that makes a. h.pr
~, bu, the ,ii.crcc, US vi -
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-03-17

"Ma'an. can you give me = glass If
grcg 7" said traveller in Arkansas a. b.
entered . cabin on the roadside.
"taiut 60, drop, ssnuger."
"Bas, . gentleman told me jas, now
sses,ved barrel"
wary coGsao you reckon one h,-.
rel Of whiskey is 10 me aEc sal-uren
when we are out Of milk I"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-03-17

Why is tssle,.er r very u,so1:rnate!
B,czsss d Raiways in trouble. wretch
edness and misery. i, the beginning VI
riot and ruin. snd Is aevsr fou al in plaes.
innocence o. love.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-03-17

A girl that b . lost he's beau may as
~sa hang NJ b : Sdils.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-26
CITY POLITICS.

Democratic Union General CoIumittec.
The Democratic Union General Committee met
last evening at Masonic Han, MIR. Robert *. Roose-
velt temporary chairman, presiding. Upon report
Of the Committee on Permanent Organization
the following officers were elected CHAIR
man, Patrick Kerrin, OF the Third ward
Treasurer, Charles ". More; Secretaries
Philip J. Mcclure, Lewis g. Goebei and +. q. Duffy
Sergeant-at-Arms, Michael Murray. Mr.. Roosevelt
thereupon vacated the chair In favor OF Mr. Kerrin
VINO, withe the Treasurer, secretaries and members
OF committees from the respective Assembly dis
trcts, appointed an executive commute cons sting
Of one person from each ward. william A. Boyd
then submitted lengthy resolution, which
alter some opposition, was adopted, to the effect
that they would nos add TO existing political comp
cations by nominating q third democratic city and
county ticket, out would support democrats only IN
Mayor Hall ana Matthew 4. Brennan, and an equal
number OF groans for Ledwitb, the committee adj
J0urned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-26
The Bank Of France.

The annual report OF the condition Of the Bank OF
France for the year 1869 supplies The following sta
tstical factS:--
The rate of discount renamed UNMARRIED at two
and half per cent, change having now taken
the year reached sum OF $685. STA 5O0f or
1,022 GAS, 100f more than In 1885, and the largest
amount known since the creation of the Bank The
advances rente shares and bonds attained sum OF
47996e 4o0 or an augmentation Of 49, 554 1OOf com
pared with the preceding year. The interest
charged on those transactions was three per cent.
The maximum Of the metallic reserve was 1885,
,00of on the Esd December, and the minimum
1Q64 $780, 000f, on the 18th January preceding; the
extreme amounts In 1868 were |, 322 500 OO0f. and
077,300.00 The greatest circulation OF notes
was LABS, o63. 000f the 30th OF October;
the smallest amount was 294 1876 DOOR. on the Goth
December, 1868, on which day tho bank year 1869
commenced The total or the operations Of all kinds
during the year amounted to 1926 1872 3s0f OF which
Paris figures for 1910 200 O29f and the departments
for 4,749 35lf. The general increase on 1865 was
1 224 5l4. O0Cf,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-26
THANKSGIVING ~ NEW yGRA.
Proclamation BY Governor Hoffman.

Proclamation by Governor Hoffman.
Thursday the oath day OF November, is hereby
designated for Thanksgiving Day In the State OF
New York. Let the people everywhere that day,
in their homes we'll III their places OF worship
thank God for His many merces during the past
year, and pray TO Him for continued bless
in.s upon the state and country. Let 10
be day OF peace anu good VIII among men,
the spirit OF true charity pervading It. Let
thanksgiving and prayers be accompanied by good
works, remembering, all OF US, while thinking OF
Gods mercies that IN His wisdom there are always
with us those who are in poyer.y and distress. and
that 1t Is our duty as il should be our desire, 10
sist and relieve them.
Done at the CAPITOL in the city OF Albany, this
twenty fourth day day OF October, Ammo Dominl
1870. JOHN T. HOFFMAN.
by the Governor:
JoHs y. VAN BUREN, Private Secretary.