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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-25

ART NoTEs.-The Boston Art Club is an ia-
corporated body of dozen years or more stand
ing, which includes both professional and ama-
teur painters with lovers Of art generally Lat
terly 1t has been reorganzed with prospects oe
new life and influence. Three rooms have
been engaged at Ga Boylstou street, at $500
rent, parlors and library. Samuel Way has
given 500 towards the increase Of the library.
Saturday evening readings or lectures on aIN
are had and next week there will be the second
exhibition Of paintings. There are about 90
members and they are already making their
influence felt in the promotion Of art.
The French Fair in April will have two al
buns OF paintings, each about 7 by 10 iucbes
from the leading artists. S. w. Griggi an
artist OF growing repute, has gathered a fns
COLLECTION Tor another album at the fair for the
Consumptives' Home next Monday.
Tne Art Museum fund is sl6O 900 and which
will soon be doubled. The site for the build
Ing is the Coliseum ground.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-25

A PROPOSITION is made for canal reach
ing from New Orleans to the mouth OF the st.
Johns river on the Atlantic coast of Florida.
IT constructed of sufficient capaci,, vessels
from any port on the Atlantic coast coulL
reach New Orleans without running down
the coast OF Florida, doubling Cape Sable at
its extremity, and daring the storms of thu
Gulf of Mexico. And by its completion
steamer starting from Pittsburgh, Pennsylva.
mia or from any port on the Ohio, Missouri, OF
Mississippi might deliver her cargo OIL the Al.
lantic shore without breaking bulk. The pro.
lect Is to connect New Orleans with Mobile
Bay, thence to the Bay OF st. Marks on the
west, or Gulf coast of Florida and thence
across the peninsula of Florida to the St.
john. 1t Is stated that an almost continuous
stretch OF laocOns and estuaries existing on
the southern coasts OF Mississippi, Alabama,
and Florida will make the work one of com.
paraiive ease. Whether these lagoons and
onward passages" could be kept naviga,ble ex.
cept by frequent dredging is not stated. II,
however. this can be assured, without too
much addition to the first cost of the canal the
distance Tor steamers and sailing vessels from
the Atlantic coast OF southern Georgia to New
Orleans will be shortened by over eleven hum
dred miles, Florida presenting coast line on
the Atlantic OF four hundred and seventy
miles, aud on the Gulf coast OF about six hun.
dred and seventy miles. Along the line ofthe
proposed canal in Alabama and Florida there
is belt OF live oak and yellow pine forest,
said to contain the finest timber OF these kinds
in the country. The belt is one hundred and
fifty miles wide, and five hundred miles in
length; and il is claimed that the improved
value which the proposed waterway would
give to this timber would more than pay the
cost of the work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-25

George" asked the teacher Of Sunday
school class of contrabands, "who above all
Others shall you first wish to see when yoS
get to heaven% With face Frightening up
with the anticipation, the little heathen
shouted, "Gerliahp
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-25

1t Is the Jackson Sentinel, published ss
Maqusketa, Iowa, which predicts that "ths
owls and bats will soon nest in Chicago eleva-
tors, and the kinghsher will eat his prey up.
on the steps of her deserted palaces, unless
she changes her policy, and that soon.n
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-25

/ -5a3 u
itlls road Is now completed to West Baldwin
and trains are running to that mimi az mite. from
Portland Beyond West Baldwin the ro.s3a GRADED
to Fryeburg 81 miles from Portland. and the rail,
viii De laid to that point as earlv IN tho .,r;co
the weather will permit. From Fryeburg fhe road
under contract to Conway, N. H., to which pont
| trains will run in July, 1871,
The road has thus far been built and eau;nna,
from cash subscriptions to the Capital Stock but n
complete it to Bartlett, N. H.. and to provide sdai.
tional equipment for its Increasing business IN.
Company has issued bonds to the amount Of Asoo
900, secured by mortgage OF IFS entre property to
the following Trustees: s
WOODBURY. DAVIS,
BAG SAMUEL F. SPRING,
wfr WESTON F. MILLIKEN,
We offer these Bonds tor sale and coufi IDENTIFY
recommend them as safe and profitable invest
ment for these reasons: 3es
l.. Low Price. At the present value of
US. Bonds, these Bonds nay ore psr cent.
more interest in gold on the investment
2. Ample security. The entire mort
gage upon the road when completed to Bart
lett will be only s12,5oo per mile, a smaller
ineumbrance than upon any other railroad
to Maine, with a single exception, and lees
than the value of its rails and equipment.
s. Large and Probable Local
as Tramc. The business upon the line al-
ready completed more than meets the expec-
tatons Of its most sanguine friends, and se-
cures beyond q doubt the interest on Tits
Bonds. The line is the natural outlet LOT
some of the finest waterpower in the State,
on the Presumpscot and Saco rivers, blther-
to unimproved on account of the dificuIty OF
reaching the sea-board. 1t taps the large in
favfoe ia ToIr~ cy.L~
utaries,over "a miles Of inland waters, drains
avery large agricultural district Iyingon the
shores Of Lake Sebaao and on the barks Of
the Ossipee and Saco rivers, and penetratss
the keart of the White Mountains at Conway
and Bartlett, the most popular summer re-
sorts of the region.
4. Prospeetivo cennecsisns, This
road is to form part OF trunk line from Lake
Chamrlain to the seabord. It's sister corpo.
ration in Vermont. is rapidly building the
Western division OF the road. fiom Swanton
to the Connecticut River. and the entire line
when completed will be the shortest connec-
so tion between 0gdensb1rg, the great dis
tributing point of the lakes, and tide water.
We offer these Bonds tor the present IN ienomiua-
tions Of $1,000 or $500, at aisa
Nd,,ety and accrued Interest
dn Currency.
Any further information will be gladly given by
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-25
Z 1RST MORTGAGE
Z Per ct. Gold Bonds

sn 're issued upon this road are limited, In
amount to $4,000 per mile twbi.e many road, issue
no" ' $4,000 to $4Q.OUO,) ana are offered at 90 and
accrued interest. in currency.
Inc most experienced fnauciers agree that Firas
Msrisaxe Bends. to a limited amount, upeu o
nni.hed railroad. which is well located TO,
are one of he very safest forms of invest
ment. r r ay III -f III
Parties desiring to secure a arst.class security,
based upon railroad practically done. and In the
bands OF leading capitalisis who have large Pc
cuniary and business interest in its success will do
well to apply at the Office Of the Company, or any OF
Its advertised AGENTS, for pamphlet and map, chow
ing the characteristics OF the enterprise.
Holders Of Government Bonds may exchange them
for Central lowas at large present profit. beside
handsome increase of interest for long term Of
years. Parties making such exchange will receive
for each $1,000 Bond, a $1,000 Central Iowa Bond,
and the following difference in cash ess the accrued
interest in currency upon the latter bond j and in
annual interest. this calculation being based upon
market prices Of February 1st, Is71:- .sln
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-25

u ,-u.--.- The undersigned would urge the i'm
portance of more attention to the chill
0YYSX dren's first teeth, and In doing %
q rN~%4l11ywo would announce TO parents OF Port.
land aod vicinity that he 10 prepared to give special
attention to the children. The general impression
with parents is that the FIRST teeth are Of little i'm
portauce, and they seem surprised when the dentist
recommends filing, bru.hins, and ether means ol
preservation. Every one should know that dis
eased condition OF the teeth and gums, and q pre-
mature loss the first teeth, cause contraction Of
the Jaw, with which it is impossible to have
WIZ anc a handsome SET OF permanent tee.G T. tho
profession, am fully prepared to treat and fll
teeth, or insert artificial teeth l am using West
ems Metal, which TOR under plates has many adj
VantaIes over every OIL her material.
Teeth Extracted Without Pain.
a. navs introeuced iutO my practice the Nitrous
nouas: nave had i've years. experience its use a.
gress Square, Portland, ' "- N W.
oclA-neweow o. p McATASTrp n ne
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-25

Woodruff, CLAFLIN & Co., the famous
female brokers of New York appear in court
as defendants in suit brought by Mrs. An
ME Swindelle, to recover $500 in money, which
according to her story, she placed In the
hands of the fair dealers in stocks and gold to
be used to her advantage. and which, il 1t did
not multiply, should again be returned to her.
Mrs. Swindelie alleges that she bad ssved that
amount of money, and being in New York
almost a stranger and friendless, and having
heard OF the defendants, she repaired to their
Office and was told that she could leave her
money with them, and they would invest 1t to
the best possible advantage. Thereupon Mrs.
Woodruff advised her II she had any morey
at all she need do no more work; that they
would invest it In gold for her. She objected
to rskicg II. but the defendants promised to
guaranty her from all loss. The money was
handed over, and in lew weeks she was In
formed that only eighteen dollars were left to
her credit. Mrs. Woodruff testified that The
plaintiff came to ber stranger and almost
begged ber tOtake the mo ley; that she (Mrs
Woodhull) warned her OF the great risk, ard
advised her unless she thoroughly understood
Wall street not to go into speculation, but q :
naliy told her if she was woman enough 10
bear loss il it came, she would take the
money.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-25

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
A\ been duly appointed Executor Of the VIII q
kLlZA L. VAU5HAN, late of Portland,
IN the County OF Cumberland deceased ana n2s
taken upon himself that ust by giving bonds ~ tne
law directs. All persons having demands upon The
estate OF said deceased, required to exhibit the
same; and all persons indebted to said estate are
called upon to make payment to lslJE ~ u
SAMUEL f. SPRING, Executor.
Portland, January 18th, 1871. teb7. I12i
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-25
STATE OF MAINE.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
AUGUSTA, Feb. .. 1871. /
n OTICE is hereby given that Petition for the
~ Pardon OF Jacob d. Gotten, a convict in the
otate Prison, under sentence for The crime of rape ID
nov pending before the Governor and Council, and
a., Tehsns Thas thereon will be granted in the Coun-
10 O'Clock a. m. VI 'i'u"y' |1'A 'hs!.' at
fhANMhiM saa,a N M. DREW, Secretary Of State.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-25
millinery Store for Sale.

HoULD aoa Fancy Goods. Location of o,est
and dong good paving business, Bess .,
given for selling. Particulars VI ieasons
capital. TAYLOR & CO.,
te1s-st 20 State st, Boston, Mass,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-25
$1,000 to $4,000. For Sala

ALE or whole of a. flrstclass Grocery Store
isas. iocatsd on good corner, good store iona
ou,,s low rent Best of reference given and res
ieo's-St TAYLOR & Co., 20 State st.. Bos,on
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-25
OFFICE OF LIGHT Fl oUsE ENGINEER,
1hird District,
Thompkinsville, N. Y. Feb. 16, 1871.

FrOpOAal6 for Granite.
CEPARATE sealed proposals will be received at
- this office until Wednesday, 18th OF March, 1871
at 70 o'clock NJ, as follows: :
1st. For about two thousand five hundred (25O0|
tons OF granite, in irregular blocks, varying in
weight from three quarters OF ton to two tons,
delivered in rp-rap foundation, for Light House
at Penfield Rect, az soon ntract is approved.
I'd. For about Il We thousand (s00Gl tons OF granite,
In irregular BUCKS in weight not less than
each. placed in protection wall at the side OF the
Light House at Bridg port, Connecticut.
80. For about the same quantity Of same weight
and placed similarly in wall at Long Beach Bar
Light station The second and third are not re.
Qutred to be delivered prior to June next.
Proposals must ate separately the price per ton
for the granite delivered and placed each of the
three PAGES pamed, in the manner shown in the
plans an specifications to be seen at this Office.
Proposals must be in duplicate accompanied by a
guaranty in duplicate, with printed copy of this
advancement sffxed to ach proposal, and address
sed to the Undersigned, endorsed on envelope, "Pro
posals for Granite." 81
rsyrr,r J.C. WOODRUFF.
ltL Lieut. Col. OF Engineers,
feb22-6t Light-Hous1 Engineer, Sd Dist.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-25
Provision Store for Sale

VERY desiraby located. doing q fire. .
business, good store, long lease ow rsn paying
-. feblR-3t ~, ~ otate 81, Boston.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-29
Tir;. Is~Onl.:yn :sc:'s !c;!urc.

jcnrv I. Chapman. the referee appointed
:" investigate. tn. AFFAIR." % ,i. lately de
:nne: Central Bank. n. Brooklyn. has
;..e.: his report. which si!ows tina: the
liabilities OF The bank ~. jane -. 1870. tho
date "4 The last quarterly report. which the
PRESIDENT ana cashier returned under oath
al s6-6. S.,. We're ~ .t:!. and :ts resources.
which ~e.. returned Il: :he same time at
.'i-j.i.5. were S90i So. !hc apparent in.
crease IL liabilities j. duo. however to the
large amount ~ ov".-.i:&.:s. which was
$50 -: Will" they returned only $3.50.
The rea! amount due .!cIu-.t,:s was 5000.
20. :n.t"a:! IF ::,. Isl. - returned. United
state. bonds and cash on Rand, 81 400.
iiis'sa.; "t '.o'S. and even 500 in Gov.
"rl'':f n: bonds. which the books OF. tho
bank show to have been in lis possession.
are moi found. having been sent to Albany,
1t Is said. as security for circ ulation. The
referee includes among the indebtedness to
the bank the indebtedness. OF its President,
John +. fruyE. SO. i3j, secured by the
transfer of his real estate. valued at $500.
900. which is not found and q large numbep
OF pronlissory notes, nearly all of which are
protested or overdue. The president had
also oycr'Irawn his account $4,000. and the
cashier sll26.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-29
Pigeon Shooting.


The St. Louis RepubticaH has TINS speciai"
NEw YORK, January 25.-There was d
large gathering of prominent and amateur
pigeon shooters on Fashion Course TO Wiz
ness the great pigeon match at one h"ndrou
birds each, between Ira j. Paine, the chaI ~
n;or and CAPTAIN A. II. Bogardus, of IL
iinois. The stake was $i0O0 and the cha1n-
MON badge. The shooting WAS remarkably
GOOD. Robert Newell, Of tho Forrestcrs
Club Of Buffalo. was chosen referee. me
contest began with Paine leading OF. Both
men knocked down their birds i'll style
When tenth. both missed swift living
ouartorng birds. bosarjls lest his tour,
tcent bird .and Paine ms siXtcen1h, anu
then some splendid shooting followed on the
part Of the champion. The birds hardly lets
their trap before they were tumhlcd into tho
sward, and he killed every bird up to the
fortv-nntn, which escaped owing TO Inc
rapidty of tiish. and white color.
Bogardus at the close Of the first 30 was
beaten by score of Il to A.. The betting:
which at the start was about even, turned
in favor of Bogardns for the last ~,
champions winning The match At the
close of the match, which lasted two hours
and tifty-four minutes, Paine was pro
claimed the winner by total score OF IS 10
s. Bogar,Ius has challenged PANE to an
other match on the sam: conditions. 1or
Saturday week. The challenge was at
once accepted. t'r. Bergh, president of the
society for the prevention OF cruelty TO am
mails. did not interfere with the sport, BUS
sent a deputy with u note addressed to the
champion, concluding as follows: The bearer
OF this IS instructed by mo TO lend MS CO.
operation with. on 20 the enc tnat the Ecip-
less BONES which are IL minister to your
anlacm, Mt today be spared all possible
suffering by tlie immediate acstructl9n OF
l..,t n
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-29
The Washington Patriot saws:

Intelligence has been received here tina.
Captain Gustavus Urban. Of the fifth cayal
ry. committed suicide by shooting himself
in the head with pistol at Fort McPher.
son. Nebraska, on the morning of the
eleventh instant. No reason could be as
signed by his comrades for the sad act.
which appeared to have been done with
great deilbcration; but it was noticed that
ever since Captain Urban received intelli-
gencc OF the death OF his sister 1.-THE late
Mrs. William, of this city he had been
mitch depressed in spirits, and it is thought
that this bereavement so weighed upon his
mind as to lead to the commission of tho
fatal deed. Captain Urban was gallant
,oiilcer and had most excellent record.
having been twice wounded during the late
r@nclilon. and the news of his mechanically
end will be received with sadness bv \
large circle of friends, both in the army and
civil life "
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-29

The census. it will be recolected. gave St.
Louis population of 3l2 sos. In that city's
limits, 1929 buildings (755 dwellings and SO
1Sn strne3'.reS were erected during
average of about $1,000 each. The total
taxable property is S275, 1881. of which
real estate is set down at $2l7 $50. Gil. per.
sonal =" 80 The State. county. and
city taxes were over s.. 900 900, and INTERNAL
revenue rev q greater sum. tho whole being
S io,d6o;oo| taxes alone. besides nearly
S2.ooo,oo0 gold paid by importers of st. Louis
curing the year; l.4S miles of railroad
alrec'iy leading to that city were built dur.
ing the year. The great increase of thc c;tv,s
trade may be Illustrated by the comparative
hgures OF the clearing house. The total
transactions for the year of 1868 and 1850
were ,o-n 25i'59i ,4'm; for tho year Of 1869 and
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-29
The Woodviile Hepu5l;cau says:

Captain :. Gwin. Of Monticello, has madss
the past year loo bales of cotton, and 5000
bushels OF corn. with fourteen hands. a lit.
Tie more than seven bales and nearly $50
bushels To the hand. That is nearly equal
to the best antc-hellum achievements on the
farm. Captain Gwin planted little patch
OF two acres with the celebrated Dickson
seed. and gathered five bales, averaging 443
pounds. lacking hut very little of being three
bales to the acre. The Captain SAYS this
satisfactory yield was all owing to the seed
The same ground and cultivation, planted
with the ordinary cotton seed, would nave
yielded, in his opinion. not more than baIo
to the acre. This is the best certificate wa
have seen III favor of the Dickson seed. and
we think the great Georgia agriculturi,t
ought to send Captain Gwin a load of his
best seed as token of his appreciation OF
this signal success.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-29

Few persons have any conception q! the
magnitude OF the iec.!i trade France il
said to consume annually itn,N1A.Gj't u:'
lcechcs. England and Germany the SANE.
and other countries il. proportion. From
official statistics OF France. Germany. Rms
sia, Italy ana Turkey. il has been gathered
that the prime cos: % ircclcs >n..! in EH-
rope exceeds Sl0.oo0,nj' per annu,n. SOM"
parts of Australia abound with ircchn.
those which frelucn, the Murray itIvcr be-
ing preferred by the ir.cdic! faculty - any
other known specimen. They bite freely.
and leave no inilamna,ory wound or mari.
behind They thu. equal. if they do rot
snrpass. the famed iicc!.!ci iecchc, Of
Northern Europe.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-29

The courtcscs Of warfare are carried on
to !, very agreeable extent ut the Fortress.
OF Bltci:e, III the northeastern corner Of
Lorraine. The place being all but impreg-
nable. yc: too insignificant: TO repay the
trouhlcFcf u siege. tho corps engaged in its
observation has entered into an agreement
with the garrison, in accordance with
which not shot is fired by either party.
The country people of the neishborhood are
even allowed to 20 to and fro and take pro
visions INFO the fort, which is known to be
supplied with all the neccsS:,ricS tor - lo,ly
time. On more than one occasion the out
posts have met IN friendly intercourse
Were it not that Bitchc guards high
road. and that the garrison. unless pre-
yen:cd ny the investing force. would stop
the provision trains OF the enemy passing
by. the latter would have Ion. lei; Ike place
to Itself.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-29
lWich WIZ PostnlaStcr.j

At the end Of Saturday nights perform
ance i'll Booths Theatre. Mr.. jefferson. after
he had been vehemently and vociicrou>iy
applauIcd for about ten minutes. stepped
from behind III. curtain and addressed the
audi"nr" is follows: Ladies' ana gentle
men: Excise my maxim. you wal, for sucll
a length 81. time, but the fact is, il i, much
cassie. for me to satisfy You in '!sin. the
authors words than when fall back upon
my own resources. for then only make !.
bun"lc OF. it, Here Mr.. Jefferson stopped
peiliexcdiv, seemingly at Il loss what to say
next. "N"u src." he said, "thi. proves
what have just said" Tremendous
;:ppIau," ana 'hccring.I While the audience
was still shouting. Jefferson continued: IL
am glad 10 see this expression of your salts
faction. !o:' it not only proves to mo that
wha, | say Interests YOU, hi; il also gives
zee time to think what 20 say ncN:. laugh
:.r and applause | hope to. in fact.
know that | shall appear before you soon
again. and :.l wiSi! il thai | may see the
same pleasant smiles upon your faces as
10 now. la closing. | wouid apologize for
keeping you here So long. and can assure
.vou that shall never forget Your kindness
toward me-. Wen lork Sun.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-29
a,t,r Orlea,'s 8epahliea''.
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE UNITED STATES
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF NEW ORLEANS
-,,~,cr,U NJ, ,vr1r, EaDyI GATE
SUNSET AT THE FARM GATE.
THE pARnRR'5 Wig, LoQrITUR.

The cows are coming, Jessie, dear make haste and
the iaht;
There twenty milky beauties to be housed ana
fed tonight.
That first one with the snow-whtc horns is just as
Old MAY;
she and nv pci first saw tho light the soft
summer day.
A fender creature was She SO weak and cold. and
thin
John said she was not fit TO raise. said ii was
To cast her Off for Mav buds sake. John laughed,
and asked me whether
I thought it best, upon tho whole. 70 raise two
calves together
But she WAS spared. and 80 was May. II sometimes
seems 10 me,
In starbrights soft and gentle eyes, Mays pleading
love the crcaturc-you may smilo perhaps nay
fancics mock:
She's the farrst of the herd. Mays the sweetest
of the flock.
There's May. her arms round Starbrights neck
the girl is nine to-day.
frOicsomc and genial thing ut study or ut play:
The darling i'll our failing years, the spr!i;: III our
autumn set.
A fair bright jewel blazing in faded conet.
But see, John lets the bars down; in clover deep
they stand,
With glossy Hanks and backs s.raish: yonder
table land;
The fragrance of ti,ei. breath pours in like amber
girls and myrrll:
They're just the atcSt COWS 20 ,r..h-Jo!iu says
they never stir.
They know his tore-':iS seldom loud: :hey know
his toucI-tis kind,
. John has way" Jh- c!.hhors say. 70 !nsh"
dumb creature mind:
Perhaps only Ano" .hat !, 'l;oC.h al. these
blessed years.
ALICE ROBEITS.