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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-21

THE Bangor Wing, referring to our state
ment that rumor has it that Hon. John A.
Peters will not be candidate for reelection
to Congress says:
No such report is current in this city, and
the assumption is entirely unauthorized Mr.
Peters has given no intimation of such a pur-
pose, and when he desires to make any public
announcement it will probably be given
through more responsible medium than
that OF a current report" This style of po-
Iltlcal itemizing may be considered legitimate
by some, but we prefer to allow gentlemen an
opportunity to speak for themselves concern
ing their relations with their constituents,
before disposing ofthem summarily by street
gossip.
Begging the Whig's pardon, it prefers no
such thing except when gentlemen" reside
in its own town so that it can easily verify
any rumors that it may hear. Neither the
Wing nor any other paper published in this
State bases its references to public men solely
on their own statements, for such course
would be impracticable. ''The style of DO
litical itemizing' we adopted with respect to
Mr.. Peters is perfectly legitimate. That the
rumor about him had become widely preya-
lent not only in Bangor but throughout the
State is certain, and if the fact is not in har-
mony Herewith, it is time that such authori-
tative denial as the Wing has now given
should be made. Everybody will be glad that
the genial, upright and able Representative
from the Fourth District is not to retire from
the public service Before taking leave of the
subject it is worth while to note the fact that
the Advertiser of this city must in some way
have heard the rumor which the Wing says
has no existence, for it promptly added the
name of Gen. Ell. M. Plaisted to our list of
candidates for the succession.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS !


HyOu are looking for useful ar
ticles for Holiday Presents, you
will find the best assortment ut AN.
DERSON'S, 3 DEERING BLOCK. All
kinds of Wool and MerinO Hose,
for Ladies and Children. BalmO-
raj and Tartan Hose, Mems Meri-
no half Hose and heavy ribbed all
wool Hose; Kid Gloves i'm endless
variety and choice cOlOrs. Kid
Gloves and Mittens with fur tops,
lined Kid Gauntlets with Otter fur
tops. Buck Gauntlet Gloves, chill
dren'S blue and scarlet clOthGlOves,
long wrists. Also a great variety OF
Linen Handkerchief, for Ladies'.
Gents, Boys and Girls Linen Hand
kerchiefs i'm half dozen boxes at
the wholesale price. Embroidered
Linen Sets, elegant styles, Lace
Collars, real and imitation. Lace
embroidered and Hem stitched
Handkerchief. Underwear for
Ladies' and Children, all sizes.
skirts, COrsets and Painters, Seam
less Felt Skirts for Misses and La
dies. Nubias, Cashmere Hoods for
Misses and Children. Bids, Tides,
| TOiletCOVers,I Infants Knit Sacques
and Infant shirts. Roman Scarfs
and Ties. Wallets, Fancy Boxes,
Fans, etc., all of which will be of
fered at prices to suit the closest
buyers.
| ANDERSON'S,
3Deering Block.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-21

THE MIXED ELECTION CAsEs.-The opinion
of the Judges of the Supreme Court in the
alleged election irregularities and llegaities in
Frenchville and Hancock county, in answer to
certain interrogations proposed by the Governor
and Council, has been rendered Chief JUS
tice Appleton draws an opinion which has been
concurred in by his associates, Justices Kent,
Cutting, Walton, Barrows and Danforth, to the
effect that the Governor and Council have no
jurisdiction in going back of the record, as bas-
ed upon returns made in conformity with law.
They can only act upon returns signed and re-
turned by the proper officers, except in refer
ence to the number of voters and persons voted
for, the statues permitting no discretion in the
performance of their duty. They can inquire
whether such returns conform to the record.
Justices Dickerson and Tapley each give sepa-
| rate opinions, in which they also concur with
the conclusions of their associates, but who are
perhaps more explicit in their answers. An
other hearing in the Hancock county case is to
take place. and the result is that on account of
the limited and restricted powers of the Gov
emor and Council over the proceedings of elect
ors in the choice of county officers, the Supreme
| Court will probably be looked to for an adjudi
cation in both the Hancock county and French
| vile cases.
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THE PRESS
THURSDAY MORNING, DEC. 81, 1871.
CIT, sx;ce Beform-The Presidents
Message.

McssaSes
Tho verv praiseworthy coup d etat by !
.,,,,icb Mr.. Gladstone abolished the purchase
svstem in the British army by royal warrant,
while a parliamentary measure to effect the
same purpose was being shelved by the House
of Lords, has been paralleled by the action of
President Grant in promptly adopting and
putting in operation practicable scheme of
civil service reform while the dOctrinaires of
Congress were busily engaged in discussing
and quarreling over the preliminaries of
pieces of strategy which the man who con-
quered Lee and afterwards conquered him
self by gracefully yielding to the will of the
people in the San Domingo business ever con-
ceived. 1t will entirely neutralize the bad eff
feet OF the foolish laundering of some of the
Presidents nominal friends in the Senate,
and Grant will from this day be the most pop
ular executive the country has had for many
years. There is no character in history who
has so many times delivered himself from
temporary unpopularity, merely by disclosing
his innate honesty, patriotism and sagacity
obscured for the moment by purely adventi-
tious circumstances.
1t is difficult to see how even the most cap
tious opponents Of the administration can
find fault with scheme that has been devils
ed by Curtis, Medill and other gentlemen who
have not only enjoyed the perfect confidence
and respect of the country, but have been es-
pecially prominent as advocates of radical civ
il service reform. That the President has
with so much promptness and enthusiasm
adopted the recommendations of a board
made up Of such men ought to stop the mouth
of every Pathfinder. Probably the plan is
not perfect, but as an approximation it will
be hailed everywhere as the initial step to-
ward a most desirable reform. Its scope is
even wider than the celebrated Jenckes plan
which has hitherto constituted the ideal of
most reformers, for it provides for the COMPETE
tive examination not only of subordinate Off
GERS and clerks, but of officers appointed by
the President with the consent of the Senate
with only few exceptions. The provision
forbidding the assessment of office-holders fol
political purposes is as welcome as it is unex-
pected. With the aid of Congress we have
no doubt that the President will fulfill his
promise to enforce these regulations, sc
amended as to answer still more fully popular
requirements
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STATE NEWS.
ANDROsCOGGIN COUNTY.


The Lewiston Journal says it is nine m ontbs
since they have had anything that could he
called fire in that city or Auburn
The Lewiston Journal understands that
sPeculators are securing the country buvine nm
s sfr TIe nay that can be secured No doubt we
spring. III 'nis s'apie before
Inc AUBURN fire department hasn't a round
OF ladder for an emergency, saws the ,1ournoI
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Mrs. Rebecca, widow of the late whit
Jordan, who died on the 9th inst. at tbo an M
nearly 81 years. was one of the oldest nIo,' u
tants of Freeport, and has left large m1mhnr
OF descendants to mourn her loss. There arc
now living five children, sc grand children. 60
great grand children, and two great great grand
children.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY
Warrants have been issued for special cleo
tion of Mayor of Bangor on Thursday. 2Stb
inst, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the de-
cease of Hon. S. II. Dale.
The Wing says young Spaulding, who was
run over by the cars at Carmel Monday. and SO
Dadly injured that it was necessary to amputate
ms arm, was brought home to Bangor Tuesdav
his recovery is still considered doubtful.
The town of Orono has voted unanimously r.
all IN pt from taxation for the term of ten wears
manmfn uttacturlng establishments used in the
chinerv ar5 OF cotton and wool and all the ma
capital used In operating the same
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THE CUSTOM HOUSE INvEsTIGATIoN.-The
N. Il. Iln,eS asserts UnaJ Fatterson's Congress
sional subcommittee which investigated the
Custom House affairs in that city some time
ago manipulated the witnesses in a manner un-
in the way of witnesses it did not want to hear
and garbled and suppressed much of the evil
dence received.
The promised Congressional investigation
into the general order of business here exeites
much interest among importers. Startling ex-
hibits of frauds and extortion are expected.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-21

CHANGE OF THE ONTARIO MINIsTRY.-Con-
siderable excitement exists in the neighbor-
ing province of Ontario relative to a change in
the ministry. 1t is the first change since the
present organization of the Provinces into the
Dominion, and the first since the adoption of
written constitution by each province 1t
takes place on the first opportunity that the
people of Ontario have had to pass Judgment
upon the administration. In the last assembly,
the Macdonald ministry had a majority vary
ing from 20 to 80 IN total of about Is men,
bers The House just elected contains but
twenty six of the fifty-six ministry members
that went before the people on the merits of
the administration while the opposition held
all of its own members and gained those lost
by Mr. Macdonald The specific charges made
against the out going ministry are: that it was
most profigate in its expenditures for public
institutions improvements, single appropria-
ton for railroads amounting to million and
a half of dollars; that when it asked an appro-
priation and it was voted it refused to be in
structed as to where public buildings should be
located or where the express sum should
be expended on public works. in short that it
demanded appropriations en- bloc to be ex.
pended at pleasure; that it used its influence
and the power of appropriations for purposes
of corruption, so much so that the Ontario as
sembly has its parallel only in the abuses of
the late New York Legislature How far these
charges are true, is not known, but the people
OF this richest of the Dominion provinces has
believed them and made revolution in the
Assembly second only to that of the people of
New York in the November election.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-21
"THE OLD CLOCK. ~

There is in Thomas Block, Commercial street an
old clock For time it is of earthly use; and in
fact hardly think there is wheel within its bowels
But for all that 1t is OF some use 1t as an ex
ceent land mark for those in search of cheap and
reliable place to buy good -four Opposite this same
old clock is where the celebrated GOLD DUST is for
sale, wholesale and retail, IS Commercial Street.
decl6sNeod1w WI HALL.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-21

THE Maine Historical Society is about to
do very proper thing in republishing the
Ancient Dominions of Maine by R. K. Sewall
ESQ.,, of Wiscasset as the fourth volume oftheir
second series of Historical Collections.
This work was first published in 1859, and
the stereotype plates were destroyed in the
fire of 1885, There is copy in the Portland
Public Library, and many who have read it
became thereby for the first time aware how
full of romance, incident and poetry is the
early history of Maine. Of all our native his
torians Mr.. Sewall has the most enthusiasm
and the most vivacity of style.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-21

A MAN WANTED.-A correspondent sends to
the Wiscasset Oracle the following anecdote.
which he says is ''for the benefit of bachelors
who have attained the age of forty:'
A gentleman of Newcastle village desiripo
the services of a laboring man. Started one
morning recently to go to a rural district in the
interior; on his way he met highly respecta-
pie lady, not as young as she once was. and
making inquiry OF her, finally asked the Dues
Can you tell me where can find a man?"
NO, can not; she replied, ''for have been
looking these twenty years for one myself"
The gentleman apprised her that such frank
ness elevated her in his estimation, and that he
would aid her in the search to the best of bis
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-21

80 =. author or authoress of st. Elmo (which
evef :. is,' is about to prepare for notification
.ne me OF Alexander H. Stephens IF one was
calamity greater befan him 49, IT, 70 oue one
read the life of St. Elmo by Mr. s Sou,a De to
even his history of the wa epiens or
States "ooh Une
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-21

1t is said that Senator Sumner exclaip,oa
the Senate after the reading of the President,s
message relative to the civil service: 81 must
say that hail that course of the President with
joy
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-21
MARRIED..

In West Paris Dec s. Harvey Hildebrand and Miss
Lizzie Harrington, formerly of Portland
In East Rumford, Dec. l, Henry j. Abbott and Mrs
Hattie III. Morse.
In Biddeford, Nov. 90 Chas W. Abbott and An
ME S. Goodwin.
In Biddeford, Nov. 20, Lucien A. McIntire and Ma
nv Huff.
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ACADIA COAL

A Card.
MRS. DAM has added to her fine stock of La
dies Hair Work, very choice assortment of
genuine
Perfumery and Ladies' Toilet Articles.
Latest New York Styles Ladies' lair Work, con-
stantly on hand and made to order. All work war
ranted No. U. 9. Hotel b. hiding,
decl2-eod&wlm sN Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-21

ABOUT every Republican we meet, like Sena-
tor Sumner, halls with the utmost satisfaction
the late action of tho President relative to the
civil service. Only a few will be sorry-those
political Micaubers who are wasting their lives
In waiting for some office to turn up for which
they are untitled. In the rigorous enforce
ment of the plan of the Executive they have no
hope for the good time to come when thew shall
feed from the public proyender.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Blu r ETT'S
STANDARD FLAVORING EXTRACTS !
FOR FLAvoRING
Soda Syrups, Ice Creams, Custards, Pics,
Blanc Mango, Jellies, Sauces,
SOups, Gravies, etc.

Blanc Mango, Jellies, Sauces,
SOups, Gravies, etc.
The superiority of these Extracts consists in their
PERFECT PURITY AND GREAT STRENGTH
There is no subject which should more engross at
tention than the purity of the preparations which
are used in favorng the various compounds prepared
for the human stomach.
THESE Extracts are warranted perfectly free from
the poisonous oils and acids achich enter into the
composition Of many Of the Fictitious fruit favors
noW IN the market They not only true to their
Names but prepared from fruits of the best quail
ity, and so highly concentrated that small quantity
only need be used.
They have stood the test of eighteen years time and
competition, and are pronounced unrvalled by the
most eminent conoissers propretors of the leading
hotels and prominent dealers in the United States
and Canada. They neatly put up in five sizes
-unpdneted bottles, holding more than paneed
sizes appearing much larger. They are the best
and cheapest Fruit Extract the market affords
Their Standard quantity and quality iU be strictly
maintained.
ES 1t is necessary in some cases for persons de-
string "BURNETT's SUPERIOR FLAvoRING Ex-
TRACTS" to insist upon obtaining them in order
avoid many of the Fictitious brands offered because
Of their larger profits.
JOSEPH BURNETT g. CO.,
Sole Proprietors, Boston,
For sale by irst-class Grocers and Druggists gen.
orally. dc3sNeod q
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U IL MAS PRESENTS!
''ACME CLUB SKATERS.
Are preferred by professional skaters! -
Are the best in the World !
so TAR as known, Common Skates, Skate Straps ETC.
Pocket Knives, Scissors, Razors, Tool
Chests TOR Boys. &C., &c.
G. l.. BAILEY, As Exchange St.
dc16eodsN
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Stock and Stand For Sale.
GRAHAM FLOuD,

OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, FRESH FROM THE M1rr.
Also the celebrated 'POSTELs,"
And Other Choice Rrands
sn-oc9-d3m SHAW, HAMMOND g. CARNEY
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For Sale.

THE new two story French roof bouse, inst fn-
l. ished, on Cushman ST.; house piped for Sebaeo.
and all the modern e improvements. Enquire on the
premises rs oI No 20 I"ery 81. j. A. TENNEY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-21

LOUIS PRANG & Co., have ready for the hol-
ldays delightful abundance of notices, flow
ers, etc., chromoed in exquisite style. The gem
OF the season. however, is the "Pdstoral Sceneo
by j. NJ Hart, which now is a welcome sipbt.
recalling the summers bloom and beauty. Be-
meath forest trees, surrounded by sheep and
lambs and stretched at full length on the grass
beside flowing stream, the shepherd lies read
ing book, while the sunlight from above
sprinkles its warm rays around him. 1t is a
soothing, restful picture and will grow in inter
est the longer it is studied.
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DIED.

In Deering Dec. 20, Mrs. Lydia Baker wife of Abel
NJ Baker, aged GO years
Funeral services Friday afternoon at 81 o'clock.
In Paris Dec. II, Mrs. Ann H., wife of Chandler
Rawson, aged 80 years.
In Oxford, Dec 8, Mrs. Abigail, widow of the late
Alanson Bryant, aged 81 years.
In Buckfeld, Nov. %, Mrs. Lucy H., wife Of Lo-
renzo Atwood, aged 50 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-21

NEW MUsIC.-O. Ditson & Co., have issued
choice collection of oratorio and opera cho-
ruses, glees, ETC., called the National Chorus
Book, which Prof L. o. Emerson has care
tully prepared for conventions and musical So
cletles Another, rightly named s'The Musical
treasure, contains one hundred and nine vocal
and instrumental pieces for piano or
reed organ, embracing a noticeable va
rlety of sentiment and expression 1t is hand
somely printed and substantially bound, and
either would be welcome holiday gift to a
player or singer. -
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A LIVE MAN. .-r.
Since competition Is the rule
'Mong those in trade who thrive,
merchant trained in such school
Must be ga man alive;
He must know schen and aohat to buy, Ft.
The peoples wants to meet
And sell so lo,o when they apply,
That no one can compete.
Thus FENNo, dealer in Boys "CLoTHEs,"
Coat, Pants, Vest, Hat and Shoes complete.
Gives bargains, each one knows,
Corner of Beach and Washington street.
BOSTON, Dec 21. sn2w
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DEMoRALIzED FRANCE.-In order to account
for the recent misfortunes of the French en-
pire, Mr.. Jolly, distinguished member of the
Academy of Medicine in Paris makes some
statements that are startling. 1t appears that
the use of spirits and of tobacco has frightfully
increased, and that mixture of brandy and
tobacco is working an amount of deterioriza-
ton which will go far to account for the miser
able display which the French soldiers made
curing the late war. Tobacco, it is said, costs
t aris 2 s, francs day, or enough to find
Dread ior Z,OOO,O00 people, and Mr .JoIIy h.
heves that the double intoxication of aioobol
and nicotine abundanty explains the ,,;IJ nao
urnaIa of blood and destruction which u , Dao
lately held in Paris. French soldiers We. was
often muddled when wounded that stbew co,, ~
not be cured like those of sober habits Tha
increase of insanity is rising in exact propor
tlon to the use OF narcotics and stimulants
The Springfield Republican, which has been
the only prominent anti-Grant paper in New
England, comes down very handsomely in view
OF the Presidents Message and position on Civil
service. 1t says: 'His message to Congress-
on that subject Tuesday, restores him to nnb.
nc confidence in that matter and makes him
She nlst0rlcal leader, the Inauguration, of Civil
service reform" And again: 1t is greatly to
aus credit, and will add largely to his POPULARITY
ana an; strengthen his prestige for the next cam,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-21

THE PRODUCTION OF THE CoUNTRY.-The
following is the aggregate of the returns for
the year ending June l, 1870, received at the
Census office and applied to the entire country:
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IHE atlantic for January is probably the
most brilliant number of that periodical ever
issued. Longfellow's 'Lady Wentworth, Bret
Harte's Grandmother Tenterden,' the begin
ming of HAWTHORNE posthumous story, Sep
tlmlus FELTON," and best of all, Dr. Holmes
first paper of the new series called 'The Poet
at the Breakfast Table, containing as much of
the genial and learned authors wit and wisdom
as anything of the same length he ever pub
hshed-are not all these feast to set before a
king? Besides there are Bayard Taylor, Par
ton, Stedman, De Mile, Celia Thaxter, H.
James, Jr., John Fiske, Howells and Parsons
among the contributors. The new political de-
partment sets off in a dogmatic confident way,
like all new departments, and from its strong
dnts-Gra mt flavor it might have been written
by Charles Sumner.
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Lost.

nEC. 18th, Ladyss Leather Hand Satchel, some
Dwhere between the United States Hotel and the
Portland q Rochester Depot, or between the Hotel
and Portandt& Ogdensburg Depot. The finder viii be
rewarded by leaving the same at this OFFICE or %
Spruce Street.
Portland Dec. 21st, 1871. dc21 st
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