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The union Democrat., 1871-02-04

An Irishmaa went to live in Scotland for
short time, but didn't like the country. II
was sick oil the time was there" said ne
land if had lived there till this time, Ia
been dead year ago"
The union Democrat., 1871-02-04

A lady in Memphis, not exactly posted on
the word 'disfranchised,' was told tina. Mr..
Smith was disfranchised. and she wanted to
know how long he had been So On being
informed that he had been 50 about four
years, she said she didn't zee how that
could be, for Mrs. Smith had child only
two years old.
The union Democrat., 1871-02-04

An Irish gentleman hearing of friend
having a stone coffin made for himself, ex-
claimed: ''By my sowl, an that's good
idee! Shure, an stone coffin 'ud last q
man his lifetime!''
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19
A Side Issue.

We publish on the outside Of this paper a
reply TO the remarks Of Rev. Father Her
bert on the situation of the Pope of Rome.
We deprecats any discussion of a merely
religious character. involving the merit. or
dement's of the Catholic faith For one.
We have no fears at all. that in this free
country. that this class Of religionists will
ever obtain undue advantage. over any
other class, or any unfair control of the
political interests of the nation. There i.
much more reason TO fear that the people
OF this country will drift into rank infidel-
~. and discard all religious beliefs what
ever. than there j. that Roman Catholicism
Will take possession of the heart. Of the
people. and regulate also. the civil politv
OF the nation. IL seems IN idle fear. to
suppose for one instant that while the
Italians themselves have east off the politi-
cal authority of the Pope. that free Ameri-
ca is going 10 hasten to come under that
rule. We only make these remarks to
place ourself right before our readers. be-
fore stating. that Peter" who presents
his side of the question with ability and
earnestness. and Father Herbert whose re-
marks at the public meeting we published
Jan. 9Th. are able to say all that need be
said; and they have permission in these
columns to make their views public. but we
do not mean to invite an indiscriminate
discussion. and let every one who may
think he has something to say. fill our col
umns with the creations of his own brains.
We say at the head Of this article "side
issues" and so this discussion of the right
fulness or wrongfulness of stripping the
Pope of his political functions seems. Or
rather whether it will make or mar his
ecclesiastical authority. This is the side
issue, or an incidental question. The real
point is, whether people who are subject
to the civil authority of Ruler, shall have
the right to determine in any way who
that ruler shall be. The Pope ruled Rome
by the support of foreign army, not by
the consent Of the Catholic Italians. and
when those foreign soldiers were with
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19
Amendments TO the Constitution.

Senator Morris OF Cumberland has in
posed amendments 10 tn. constitution.
The changes are important. and. no doubt,
many Of them are judicious-and needed.
but had We not better bear the ILL., We
have. rather than TO ily to these untried
propositions, in lump. Il would seem
have a constitutional convention, and make
new instrument. Perhaps. 1t is time.
that We should think seriously OF such
change. and II so. why not postpone fur
thcr action on the statutes. until we have
settled the fundamental law Of the State.
so that one shall be in accord with the
other. There has been so much OF delay.
and so much ''botching" of the Statutes.
that We hope the Legislature will indefi-
nitely postpone further action. until the
matter Of what we are TO have for a con-
stitution is first settled.
In looking over Senator Morris series
OF changes. We notice nothing about BIZ
ennial elections. and biennial Legislatures.
A'i''' .f' hi'>N iiipoit.tul tpH,lutfItlOn-
and as the Governor has just called the al
iention of the citi1sns of the state. 10 the
advantages of these changes. ii would
seem a. If some attention should be be-
slowed on them. in any proposition for
amendments
We all have witnessed the Indifference
OF the voters at the elections. called TO vote
on amendments OF the constitution.
and have heard their replies, when asked
to vote. which almost invariably il. I'VE
don't know how 10 vote on thi.." so i,
would be again. Therefore. We do not de-
sire {" see any more changes submitted to
a popular vote: but if convention was
called. and the attention of the people d.
rected 10 lis action. by the new ,paper,. a.
II progressed, when the complete work
was before them for action they might
take interest enough In ii. to vote very
generally. one way or the other.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19

prisinc. are organizing boards of Trade

prising. are organizing boards OF Trade"
Chambers of Commerce" and similar So
cieties for the promotion of manufacture
ing and other industries to the great bene-
fit of their citizens. Cannot something OF
the kind be done heres Let society b.
Immediately organized which shall make
il its business to encourage capitalists TO
come in and improve our water-power ev-
en- at the. expense of giving the power away
if necessary.
In tisss all would be benefited. Let TINS
thing be taken hold Of by the proper par
ties and n fer wears will suffice not only to
benefit the working classes but the entire
peopir of Ellsworth. The valuation of the
city will become greatly enhanced. there
bv lrSscning taxation for all. Employ
ment will he found for those who seek Il
in other cities and states. and home
market will be created for the farmers IN
this vicinity. why will not the business
aud moned men Of this place take hold Of
thi. matter. and either erect the mills
themselves or encourage others 10 do so
and allow others to live a well n them
selves. AUDACIoUs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19


SIN BIN. Jan. 9th, ISL.
Mn. EDITOR. Perhaps yon would like
to know what the people are doing down
here his Winter? Well, will tell YOU. of
some things that are going on here now.
The greatest excitement about town nj
present. j. the catching of smclt>. Four
nets. Saturday night tide. caught thirty
barrels. this j. the largest haal that has
been made this season. One net was new.
that came on the boat Saturday-from
Boston. Il was brought direct 10 the ice
fixed. and set. and in Les, than one hour
caught smells enough 10 pay for the net
and all cost of shipping. sc. The smells
are of good size and fine lot as | ever
saw. There was large amount caught
here last Year. and some folks thought il
would entirely destroy them. but they
seem n plenty a. ever. and that j. the re-
port from all places where they have been
taken before These smelts are caught In
bag nets. set under the ice In the channel.
about hundred yards below the wharf in
Tuuk River. This river affords great
many OF these migratory fishes. and 1T the
present prices Of -inclt,. Il j. q paying
business 10 catch them. There will be the
usual amount of bu- ines. done IN lumber
Ing and wuodiug thi- winter il The shedding
cont inTc-. Mc~-rs. buttons are doing "A
small business. n also \. W. smith. ~ Go.
John l.. Wallace Of Milbridgc. has teams
hauling >tavc single. aud cord wood. IN
this town. he is doing a large amount of
cuisines, IN East sullivan and ~tcUhcn the
present season. Mr.. Wallace j. a smart
business man. ana we hop" he anu an
Others who are trying to do something to
help themselves, and others. may succeed
We have had some very fine >leighing
this winter. but It j. very hard just now
We organized a l.yccum Ia October which
is prospecting finely. We have some good
speakers, and consequently some spirited
debates. HE i.adir, write paper each
week. which /, read ia the Lyccum. and
by the MAI, We think We hay" some very
good writers among the l.Idic, OF this
town. Ihi- lyccun meets every Saturday
evening at lniou Hall. A. il j. grow ing
quite lai". ! will close, and -hould this
prove " interest TO your readers, | will
try again. Yours &c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19
Legislative

The appotionment committee was Sc
lected last week. Capt. William Hopkins,
of Bluehill. is the Committee man for this
County. and Hobart OF Dennysville. for
Washington County.
On the Congressional apportionment
committee. is Senator Kinks of this county.
On the part OF the House the Speaker
appointed Bonney of Portland. Moore of
Buckheld, Wilson of Thomaston, Hacker
of Fort Fairfield Pike OF Calais, Simonton
of Rockland. and Cousins of kennebunk-
port. on the part of the House. A large
number of petitions were introduced.
The work Of the committee on Legisla-
tive apportionment consists in part of APP
portioning one hundred and iifty-one rep
reseniatives among the several counties.
as near as may be. according 10 the num-
Der Of inhabitants. having regard to the
relative increase Of population; aud then
the number assigned TO each county j, to
be divided among the several towns on
such a basis ss make two representatives
in any one town or city call for two and a
half times the population that one does.
three representatives four and a half times.
four representatives seven times, aud 50 on
until no city is allowed Ia exceed seven
representatives. There will be. SO far a.
popllstion is concerned. one representa-
tive 10 AGA of population. The population
required for a representative will vary In
.l.
Der of large places. Lewiston will prob
ably be given three Representatives. Au-
burn (6l69 population would be entitled
10 one representative all the time and
another about six years out Of ten. twill
be the duty Of the apportionmcmi commit-
tee to apportion 81 Senators. a near a,
may be, without disturbing county lines.
and having regard the percentage of
growth the past decade. \ population Of
20ssl i therefore required for one Sena-
tor. In ls60 every county was given a
Senator. although in several eases their
population was under the basis. II the
same course should be followed now. Pi>-
cataqui, with population of only 1895
Sagadahoc. Franklin and Lincoln. would
have each one senator: Hancock. oxford.
Somerset aud Waldo each two; Aroosiook
and Knox. uncertain; Pcnobscoi and \ ork
three each: and Cumberland four
For councillor districts population of
s9.sl1 /. required. II seems probable that
the present apportioninent of Congress
men will no, be diffcrcn, from the last.
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year before, without railroad facilities. So
far as l have made inquiries. aud these
have been quite extensive. l find that up to
this date. Dec. 9th, the freight on these
articles. has almost uniformly exceeded
the calculations for the whole year. In
many instances it has already doubled.
and In some instances quadrupled.
The fear Of extending this paper to an
unreasonable length. compel me to pass
the commodities of juniper knees. ship
timber. short lumber. long do, hoop poles.
cedar posts. bark. cord wood. and the
like. with the single remark. that they all
gravitate towards railroad, with intense
force. especially in localities Astounding in
waterfalls
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19
United Italy.
The Meeting Of Fricnds of Italy in this Cir,
Last Night

Pursuant to call for a meeting TO give
expire .ou Ia the feeling of our citizens in
re gard % tine aaleNa'ioa Of Rome Ia Italy.
an i'm u use crowd gathered in and about
the Academy 81 Music last night. The
meeting indoors Wa presided over by
General DIX. who made an able speech on
assuming the chair.
General Din wa followed by the Rev.
J. Z. Thompson. who after few remarks
read a series of resolutions and an address
10 the people and government Of Italy.
Parke Goodwin. Henry Ward Beecher.
II. W. Bellows. Horace Greely. the Rev.
William Adams. and William Cullen Bry-
ant also addressed the meeting.
At the close of Mr.. Bryant's address. the
RtiiTis or 1tafeHar" ffosehta R"f"r" Va" s"''a-
More than ten thousand American
citizens are celebrating tonight the union
of Rome with Italy. and send congratula-
tons"
The crowd outside the Academy were
addressed by Horace Greeley, Chancellor
Crosby. Cyrus W. Field. Daniel ID. Lord.
and others Evening Post.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19
January IL. 1871.
"dIIudIE rs INd
To the Editor Of the american.

L. 1874.
10 the Editor Of the american
Why is il that there are no more manu-
featuring establishments IN Ellsworth: IT
is certainly not because sufficient water
power is not afforded at this place land if
there was not sufficient water-power that
would hardly be an excuse)-It certainly
Is not because more employment is not
needed for the people-Then would il not
be good idea to start something addition
al in the manufacturing llne-as for in
stance WOODEN or Gotten mill-to give en-
ployment to hundreds next season who
were deprived of employment last summer
on account of low-water and because there
was not suitable employment for all, tina,
is. the female portion of the community.
The question is frequently asked why so
many of our young men annually leave
the State" One, and as think. the prin-
cipal reason is because more enterprise is
shown elsewhere, they are consequently
drawn thither. While Maine. and particu-
larly Hancock Co., is tagging behind.
Younger cities than ours, but more enter
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19

The Herdid's Washington correspon-
dent, describing the scene in the House.
when the votes were called on the question
Of taking the San Domingo resolution
from the Speakers table, says that Sena-
tor Conkling. Secretary Robson and
Gent Porter, who were on the floor, were
especially earnest in their efforts to win
over Messrs. Peters of Maine and Hoar OF
Massachusetts. In the midst of their ex-
tortations, however. the name of Mr.. Pet
ers was reached on the roll and he prompt
ly responded mo" in clear full voice. to
the manifest discontinue of his interview
ers, who Immediately concentrated their
exertions upon Judge Hoar, who had not
voted, but who proved equally obdurate,
and recorded himself likewise in the
negative.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19
acknowledgements.

''Junius" need have no fear. We hope
he will continue his articles; and by ano
by we will have word to say. AMI tina
word may not chime with his views, and
may not be just right. nevertheless il vii
do ~ harm to ventilate all the ideas thai
exist on the subject. We will say now
that Bangor is getting great deal OF trad'
from this county, and getting it becaus,
her railroads give her facilities for obtain.
ing goods cheaper than they can be oh
tanned In Ellsworth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19

CoTNcL Communications. Perham
announced " edne>day the Committees of
the Council a. follows
Warrants-Brackett. Deering and Weeks
Accounts-Deeru@ knowlton, Hatch
Military Afair>-Week Bracket. Pul-
eirer
State Pensions Griudle. Weeks. Hatch
Prison Naturalization. Weeks Deer
ing.
Reform School-DeeIing, Bracket,
Hatch
Indian Afiir>-H Hatch Grindle Pulsif.r
Public Buildings-Brackett. Pulsif.r
Deering.
Insane Hospital-Pulsifer Kuowlfon.
CT ndle
Deaf Dumb and Blind -knowlton
Derring. Br .ckett.
Public msiructions-Hat ch, knowlton.
Glindle.
ibTary-WcekS. Hatch. knowlton
Public Land>-Pnlsifer. Weeks. Grindle.
Pay Roll-Grindie, Bracket. Pulsifer
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19

rtIE AMERICAN STOCK Jo;K>AL. ior
JANUARY III an entire new >uii Of type, Il
before u filled with choice original matter,
and illustrated with Engraving> 81 tiue
stock. drawn and engraved expressly for
thi- Magazine. The fiy" proceeding
volumes have been conducted with such
skill, that II now has an immense circula-
ton. which j. constantly increasing. The
cnterprising Publishers. y. l., BOYER Il
Co., Of Parkc,burg. Pa. appear letcrmin-
ell to place copy in the hand, Of every
person connected with Frming or stock
Breeding. BY offering to send specimen
-s-.s... s------r-AA---,-----i-- ALA show hills
get up clubs for any OF the many valuable
Premiums offered
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19
A..-e .f-maae- Man Among the Pilgrim.

william Bradford. of Mayflower celebrity
the second. and we may almost say the
first. governor of Plymouth colony. as
Carver died early. was sprung from the
veomanry Of England, and enjoyed out
few advantages Of education. yet he had
both the good taste and the industry to
acquire a knowledge of the Dutch. the
French. Latin. Greek. and even the Hebrew
language. His example is in marked con-
trast with that of many self-made men Of
the present day. who despise books and
'boOk-learning. We have in some re-
spects advanced backwards in the last two
hundred and fifty years
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19

Published every Thursday Morning al Peters
Block. Ellsworth, Me-, by TX. SAWYER. For
terms &c. see first page.
5. N. PETrExGILL q Co., 81 PARA Bow, Nsv
York, and $50. p. HOWELL Co, 20 Para Ros /,
New York, are the sp1e agease for the AMERICAN,
in that city, and are authosixed TO contract for
inserting advert sements for at our lowest cash
rates. Advertisers In that city are rcQue>ted 10
leave their favOrs with either of the above houses
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19

drawn. the Pope's subjects. Catholic
though they were, took from him his civ
authority leaving him supreme in hs
ecclesiastical rule. 1t is 'simply divore
of church and state. and declaration 4
the truth. that a people has the right 4
sclf-government.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19
From Europe.
The Great Battle near lie Mans.
FREDERICK CHARLES DEFEATS GExnR

FREDERICK CHARLES DEFEATS GENERAL
CLANCY AND the ARMY OF TAX LOIRE.
LIZ MANS. Jsn l0.-Midnight The army Of
the Loire hiss been defeated in bloody battles
within seven mites OF this city. The report Of
cannon heard in the city all dar The
en- lire population of lie Man, crowded the
house tops aud the suburbs Of the city and all
the thoroughfares ami the progress of the fight
WAS anxiou>ly watched Although he people
are accustomed to the roar Of cannon there
never wa- seen such excitement.
At9 O'Clock in the morning the right wing
of the French army which was on the east OF
IL Mans were suddenly attacked bv the van
guard OF the Prussians which emerged from
the wood, on the ext oeme right OF the French.
Upon the alarm being given the advance OF
the French Infantry wheeled into line of battle.
the artillery pushing forward through the in.
teryals made in the several ranks and the
cavalry took their position upon the light and
left wings. The artillery were well supplied
with ammunition and the infantry with one
hundred 4, unds per man. The supply trains
were conveniently posted and the real and
bloody work begin.
The battle neld was valley. The two
armies occupied heights opposite each other.
The French line was semi circular and ex-
tended twelve miles overlooking the valley
which was covered with twelve inches Of
SHOW.
on the opposite heights. the Prussians held
almost a similar position. shortly AFTER
luftou> CAuuVu-
ade from the woods near the extreme left
fanked BY an immense force Of cavalry the
wood conceaiiug their position.
The artillery fire continued on both sides
until he ammunition of the Prus>isn artillery
was almost exhausted when the PTussisns be-
came furious and gave orders for the advance
of the infantry. The French advanced with
equal rapidHy sloug their whole ln1oc meet
the Germans in fair hand 10 hand light.
The Germans were cool and collected the
Il Tsnh. xttaer - hi
near noon the Mobiles began TO wzver aud the
frcne no longer able TO hold their position
began Ia retreat, fifteeE thousand French had
fallen before 5 O'Clock when the whole French
army was IN full retreat. IL l. estimated that
the total number of French and Germans en-
.-asel Mere 60 900 on Q sch sIde.
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Morrill, Elected U. s. Senator.
AUGUSTA. Jan. l., ls7l.
GENERAL RAILROAD ELL.

"A Il l.
GENERAL RAILROAD BILL.
In the Seuate to-day TUESDAY Mr.
French Of Franklin. introduced the bill OF
las; year known as the General Railroad
Bill" with few unimportant amendments.
which was ordered printed.
SENATE VOTING FOR L. = SENATOR.
The vote for L. ; Senator was taken at
] J 90 A AZ -~+-.i>i--- - 49, ~--.s-- &C
twenty-six votes for Hon. Lot II. Morrill,
and one for Abraham Sanborn. Three
Seuators-two democrats and one republi-
can-were absent. All the republicans
present voted for Morrill,.
THE HOUSE VOTE FOR L. :. SENATOR.
In the House the only matter OF impor-
tance was the election of L. :. senator
The result OF the voting was a. follows -
For Lot VI morrill,. ninety nine votes: for
Ab aham Sanborn, tweniy->eyen votes /;
Joshua l.. chamberlain. six votes Richard
j. Rice. one vote. Eighteen members
were absent. The votes for Gov. Cham
berlain were given by caves and Has
kru Of Portland. Jones Of Sp ingficld. Lane
~ RAYMOND. dali denocrats-keegan OF
Madawa>ka. ind, pendent, and Hill of
Bro~nfield. republican.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19

mat the young should learn how to avoid the
most inactive diseases always prevalent In ciyli.
Een communities, aud hardly less Important thAt
men OF hiilll" A,c, or those more advanced in
iie -houid una, rstaod how the lost powers OF
manhood may be restored Ou these AMI kindred
matters the ncw medical work entitled h..
Hclrace ~ Lite, or >e.i-Pre,yrvatlsn hy Dr.
hhFe't 81 bostpn, contains 4 Surprising Amount
81 fAhAnit doctrine and tnformltion. oar res
ieE7 may jnd-e u the character OF tht. inter.,
ihs volume b. p~rustng the Advertisement or the
Peabody Medical Institute. IN another column
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19

Pred w. Flowers, son of Capt William
Flowers Of Bangor, has received an APP
pointmenti in the Treasury Department at
Washington.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-01-19

HANCOCK ss:- Clerks Office, Ellsworth Jan.
10th, 1870.
hereby certify that the nine proceeding ac-
counts are copies OF the original accounts Of
the County Commissioners Tor the year le'U, and
the same having been sworn to and allowed Or
dcrs have issued for the payment thereof
out of the County Treasury.
ii. &. SAUNDERS, Clerk.
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New Advertisements.

iHL Subscriber has taken a win.
7 dow ia JOHN 4. HALLS BOOK
8 e. .>loRt, Main Street, where he l. - III
- 'etIy y Do all ktnds OF work upon u IA
Wa;cne-, Clocks and Jewelty. An WORK wo-nani
ed The patronage OF old customers Is solicited
81 GEO. r. DUNN