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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-08
AMUsEMENTs.


ST. rArHI0ks DAY sAs
GRAND BALL FOR THE BENEFIT OF szS
THE CATHOLIC MALs ORPHAN ASYLUM,
AT ASSEMBLY HALL,
ON 81. PATRIcK's DAY, MARCH 17TH.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS:
IT. wbittaker Walter Mahouey,
lanes IIays VIM Rankin,
James Mctiraw. Wm Kelly,
Or ] Simons John Ahern,
Capt VIM English, John dallsgher'
d Brophy tennessey,
DR. Mahoncy, FL Kelley,
] Cowardin James Golden.
MANAGERS:
Gen. P. n. Moore Chairman.
His Ex Gilbert Walker, Hon NJ Kelley, Mayor,
Gen Henry A Wise, Hon James Lyons,
James Cowardin, Col II Cabells
Col Albert Ordway, John Purcell,
DR. Cullen Capt William English,
James II Dooley, Courtney Jenkins,
Joseph English, Thomas ii Wynne,
John M Higgins, Daniel Brosnahan,
Robert Kerse. Michael Murphy,
John Devln Lawrence Lottier,
James p Cowardin, Robert English,
John Pizzini, Ernest Wilt,
Frank Reiley Lucien Lewis,
Walter Mshoney, James Mc5raw,
Thomas 0'Farrell, G Baker,,
David Fitzgerald, Michael Ready,
William Simons William Rankin,
Patrick McGoverD, John II Walsh,
James Golden, Joseph Augustine,
Capt Kennedy, John q Knowles,
D Antelotti, F Boyle,
Capt W Lloyd, John Ginnoch
Bravl.
HJ- TICKETS admitting Lady and Gentleman,
81; admittinga Gentleman and two Ladies, $l60
For sao at various places, and the night of the
Ball at the Assembly Hall.
A SPLENDID FESTIVAL and large sum for the
noble anticipated NH It'd
A CADEMY OF MUSIC.
Franklin street, opposite Ballard House.
JAKE BUDD...".... Manager.
GREAT ATTRACTIONS FOR THIS WEEK.
NEW STARS
NEW ACTS.
The only Variety Theatre now open in the city.
GRAND GALA WEEK.
IMMENSE SUCCESS OF THE FEMALE MIN
STRELS.
Admisslon--l0, 25 and SO cents.
NH 7-6t
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-08

EOR NEW YoRK.
The OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP S;szT.sEz Ike
C0MPANY'S elegant side-wheel .s.ye
steamship ISAAC BELL, Capt BRAKEMAN viii lea 70
her wharf. at Rockets FRIDAY, March 10th,
at O'Clock P NJ.
Freight received until p NJ.
rare 10
Round Trip Tickets............. ............ 20 90
For freight or passage, apply to
JOHN ". WYATT, Agent,
NH S-2t No. Governor street.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-08
WANTS.


lob PRINTING EXECUTED IN THg FINEST
d Style at THIS o?FIoE.
DooK AND PAMPH LET PRINTING ExECUTED
ID at THIS 0FFICE.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-08

OarsaceU will make you laugh and grow
fat e
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-08

HJ- TICKETS, admitting Lady and Gentleman,
81; admitting Gentleman and two Ladies, $l.50.
For sao at various places and on the night of the
Ball at the Assembly Hall.
A SPLENDID FESTIVAL and large sum for the
noble cause are anticipated. NH It'd
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-08
TO BARRIERS.
THO BARRIERS, AND OTHERS WHO LIKE
Il GOOD SHAVE.

Splendid lot Of Hollow Ground Bar bers RAzORs,
Russia Leather STROPS, HOMES, COMBS aud
BRUSHES, for sale cheap by
WATKINS CorTRELL.
NH 7-TW&s2w 1907 Main ST., Riclmend, Va.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-08
SIS e. MBLY II A L t.

Admisslon--1o, 25 and SO cents.
NH 7-6t
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-08

A CADEMY OF MUSIC.
Franklin street, opposite Ballard House.
JAKE Manager.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16

his theory for tho NewHampshire defeat but all aGrce
that the unfortunate Sumner trouble has had much TO do
with it, and nobody believes that wHampshiro will
not be found I'm her old place I'm 1872
An evidence OF the increasing pressure upon Congress
for private legislation is in the following significant
facts During the XLIs Congress there introduced
in all, 62O bills and resolutions, 95i2 of which were
offered in the House, and 1859 in the Senate. These fig
give about IA for each Representative, and nearly
TO each Senator II computed that to allow Is min
ues 10 each measure would have consumed 2S9 SESSIONS
Of three hours each Fortunately Of these measures
fell st-born duly stranged in Committee Ac-
cordng to present appearances however this Congress
Will be even more troubled with an excess OF propcs
tions Already there havo been offered moro than oO
bills and resolutions OF which about onehan get prh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16
THE BAXTER-sT. AFFRAY-BEATEN WITH A BOT
TLE-AN OLD OFFENDER.

Coroner Young took yesterday, at the Park
Hospta tho ante mortem statement Of John Sullivan,
the bar tender the low GROCERY No. Is Baxterst who
was 80 terribly beaten Tuesday evening by Bartholomew
UPTON atlas Bolivar The injured man stated that Up
ton who was under the influence Of liquor commenced
foolng with a soldier from Governors Island, ana after
ward duarreled with Edward Murray. The men began
throwing bottles at each other, and witness at
Sullivan and beat him with the bottle, render
ing him senseless. The accused, In response TO the
questions Of the Coroner, said that he was "a
saufed by Murray who struck him In the back OF the
head with bottle He returned the blow, and general
dght ensued He could not say whether he struck su
van or not He had been drinking he said, but was not
intoxicated. ..,..
linton claims TO he carpenter and that he resides at
No "a Baxter-st The police say that he Il well known
thief and has already served two terms IN state Prison
on onyctions for burglary. Sullivan has also served
one or more terms In the Penentiary he was sen
fenced last August TO six months imprisonment fo aid
ing prisoner TO escape from BackwelPs Island Upton
was committed to the Tombs TO await the result Oh eui
yaua Injuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16

Evars the subject Of some definite action In behalf OF the
college was discussed Mr.. Evars suggested that as
mans domeiie, wherever he might be during the day,
could give no permanent evidence OF their loyalty
than by building dormtory.
A large audience assembled, last evening,
in the Brooklyn Academy OF Music, to hear O lecture by
the Hon. William f. Robinson ireland and the Irsh,
the proceeds being for the benefit OF st. Peters Hospital
Stephen j. Meany occupied the chair. aud the stage
several OF the Fenan exiles The lecture comprised
Ireland aud the work done by her people. The lecturer
asserted that Ireland known TO history long before
England and had parliament 1900 years before Tue ht
ter cOuntry knew what O parliament He had good
reason for believing that "the Celtic language was
spoken by Adam and Eve in the garden OF Eden. ire
lands have carried civilization and liberty over the
world At the close OF the lecture MI. Robinson was
loudly applauded.
Mrs. Roberts Miss Kimberly addressed
large audience at Association Hail. last evening, on
Educational and Industrial Pursuits OF Women" be-
eve sad She that comparatively few women would go
astray il honest employment given them at remu-
neratye prices and That much OF the degradation OF the
lower classes due TO the want OF this 1t has been sng
gested, meet this need, that tax be lnid on the
nOnOpOles that now crow rich from the proceeds Vi
wOmcns scant y-paid labor These not only grnd down
the poor, but build up Sin. Would that our fnercnaht
princes little more just even II they shoua DS
little less charitable the world counts charity Inc
wOrkingwomen only ask legitimate pay for legitimate
work. little less ostentaOus charity ana more ply,
aud women would take care OF themselves ana proVhe
their hOncA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16
THE BRICK BoATMEN's STRIKE.

A meeting of the Brickmen was held yester-
day at the foot OF West Eeyenths, Mr. Sherwood pre-
sding, to consider the want of dockroom for pllng
brick and the necessity for engaging extra labor In
plIng The following resolution was unanimously ear
ned: 4, IN,
bnt witheat compensation al we resi- 70 oome ~ e
cid resolution adopted BY this Association Jan ~ IB'l
The subject OF extra pay for carrying brick further
than ordered was next brought forward Many stated
cise there was no dock room there they were obliged
TO carry them further great loss TO themselves In
time towing &C. They conteuded that when IL was ne
cessary ~ carry brick unusual distances extra pay should
be received. The following was adopted
Resoired That Assoc,aon shan earry b me
East h,er hass per Zoo far Z. fl h 81
and sosh Of tn Battery AMI foe al that - esnh yer nso
cent? strz f all bbei delivered Ge~snus .Cfcsh ots'Sh b~s
Nd As kDl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16

iu.un. State. ss e ss S g s State. and
safety Of ihs h'es go. IN m their investigation TO TIE hows
pecessf merit such ~, - :, .oo s and eno
sno hs' ~ "a Ssps the " r for persons and 70 eke
70 d y, ,5 Al their cron through SAB COMMITTEE my
s soen darng the eees. and M, ne eipnses
IoI,on o the contingent fund OF the House
oil tee si SrI ,p fsep Mass raised the point Of order
that no preyous notice had been given OF tho intention
IN Introduce the resolution.
,rtroduced a this time but in case OF bin or Joint reso
luton which required the signature OF the PRESIDENT
one davis notice had TO lie given.
Mr. BIJTI.ER Qaep., Mass objected TO the resolutions
and hoped that every man who attended the caucus
would vote against II.
The resolution, under the operation OF the previous
question: passedYeas 1885, Nays CA. The following
l. an In daLail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16
UAPS AND MIgHAPs.

Jacob Horatz ago AZ, Of No 81 Sixth-st., Brook
yn d. whle attending ball Teutonia Hall Third ave. as
ety, with bis family de sudenly fhesrt disease
handsome gold watch and chain await identifi-
Eleventh Precinct SttOlo1se They said to have
stolen vicinity Of Stanton and AEorneysa
0 Monday ighL
Hans Won Schmidt, in jumping from Ihlrd-
eserisy while motion eanght his coat in broken
portion ~ the % and dragged distance before ne eoud
eYcae hmse!- lie eyei some bumps and bruises
A fire occurred yesterday in the chemical works OF
sprague Close DeeynsL. hchsrsf, South Brooklyn
Loss 1900 mllery 5000 the frame budng
Pjon totally destroyed Sock and bung Insured
Brooklyn companies. The Gre rom
uney toe There we're W oaas@s ID bOoA
In as. weeI from snail pox; % rom searletina
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16
COLLISION IN HE'LL GATE-oNE LIFE LOST.

The steamer Electra, Of the Providence hne'
while passing Halles Point Hell Gate, yesterday morn
ine on her trp East came in collision with the schooner
Lucy Hall, going West and william Clifford, the first
mate OF the steamer his life The pilot OF tne I1lec
IRA that collision was nevlta0ie ana tred 20 .e
the advantage OF the schooner. The pll0t OF me
schooner was evidently equally well aware VI the po@
ton of the boats, and started little Tor the Ilgn'
sra ght for the guards of the Electra In moment AZ
fcrward the steamer struck above the guards Inc
anchor was lying the left side, and this with the col
li-jou tore All the guards to pieces THIS was IN the
front gangwayand more than 1000 worth OF freight was
pitched overheard. Just before the collision te nrt
hoees in such position 70 be unaware OF what was
going on When the guards were struck the anchor Was
~ ronnd Nv the force OF the collision and he was
killed on the spot by the force Of the blow few OF tne
gaerooms were destroyed, and the freight generaly
,os injured The 10 tue steamer and on me freight
is estimated at s2Oo The Electra started on her
usual trip yesterday, at D. M.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16
THE NEPTUNE CASE AGAIN.

In the Marine COurt Part H., before Judge
Curtis yesterday six Of the coored seamen OF the snip
Neptune brought actions against Capt Peabody for cruel
treatment at sea- The testimony for the plaintiffs was
substantially the same that taken by U. . Commits
sioner Shields and already published In The TRIBUNE;
The counsel for the defense produced document signed
by these men, which each, for the consideration OF S'
agreed release Capt Peabody and the owners on the
shin from all claims account OF the acts or SAID Pea-
body. John A. Clark notary public testified that the
men appeared before him and signed the document.
gne In his presence and that he explained its meaning
~ the men. During his crosse Xamnauon, Roper a1-
ted that he Lad been sent TO the Penitenary tor lar
ceny The case was then adjourned until this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Fifth Avenue Hotel-The Hon. G. B. Upton
and tho Hon Alexander H. Rice OF Boston, and the Hon.
Koache of Indiana j. p Newcombe, Secretary OF State
Of Texas aud Col. ]. II. Howe OF Chicago - New
Uotel-The Hon w. r, IIorr0bn of Vermont. &C., So
lanes IIotel-(;en A. B. Williams OF Detroit. - HOH
nan U1nsc-Prof o. c. Marsh Of Yale College. 49,
Clarendon Uotel-JOn g. Eorthcote, son of Sir Stafford
korhc0te. ,,,,po
Mr. Catacazy, tho Russian Minister, and Gen. N +.
Banks left the city for Washington yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16
SHOOTING IN A SALOON.

John Bennett of No. 214 East Eighty-fifth-
st., whom the Police designate desperate rufhln
entered the saloon Of Bernard McGil No 1lO2 Third
ave. yesterday took refreshments for which he refused
70 paw and then assaulted McG The latter. knowing
Bennetts character arod at him, the bail cutting Ben
nefGs right ear aud grazing his head, causing slight
wounds Both men were locked up in the East Fifty
Police Station
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16
LECTURES. MEETINGS. ETC.

The Eclectic Medical Society admitted three
female physicians " membership last evening. and de-
nounced "ndiscrimnste vaccination. AS practeed by
the Board OF Health.
At the dinner given to the Yale Alumni Asso-
cation Of this City last evening Ny the Hon. WIN. M.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16
HEALTH! BEAUTY!
Strong Pure, and Rich Blood Increase of Flesh ara
Weight Clear Skin aud Beautiful Complexion through
DIR. RAILWAYS
SARShPARILLIlD RISGLVEJIT

Ever. drop o. ssnsparan Reovent communicate ogh no
Blood Other finds and ucs q the system ne Won
he f h remain BODY with and sound ma AZ
scu Gsndnar Disease Ulcers in te Ibost hsa
Gan1s, and other Of tue sy1n ce
the Ears snd the wort forms Of SD "
Empons Scad Head Rug horn, sa hlsl
Erpelas Acne Spots Worms in the Flesh Tnor Nlees
Womb and all Weakening and Painful biseh~gs hsl, ~
Ioss of Sperm all Of he Lii Principle are Sinn W
curative range wonder Of Modern Chfms and es oar. S
will prove person asng for either o. these forms ~
potet power Ii patient daily uconng feuss ~
and decomposition that Continually pgf ssng 49, -
srrestns and the With masi mae
b.,hhy blood vii and does secure enI
this remedy nens its wors OF
the ssstes IL repairs VA" 70 49,
and will feel himself growing hetef ana
the food dgessng better, appetite I'M proving a'' ~ anu
=. ,,,so, VENT .x.al al krov,
80, In he nTe on O Constitutional .gd Sss
I'M 4 Inc only pos for kdnsy bscder Una,
And Wonb disease Gravel Diabetes Dropsy Stopgage OF a1s
Thence Of Urine Brgns Disease Abaminurs snd N az S
there arc buckdust deposits or the raers es CLOUDY m a..
.nb..nce NE The White egg threSs Ike white E OF
morbid DARK Bilious appearance sud White zone 49,
when there pickng burning sensation Sneo paaAus '
u the Small Of the Back along The Ions -. .--,.,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16
Announcements.
Iinnouneenentsl
BURNETT's COcoAINE--Th best Hair-dressing.

TIE DESCENT OF MAN.-The latest topic
talked about Intellectual whether not Charles Darwin
gb his theory aous being descended from the higher order Of
ape We wrong for otherwise would not desire TO
wear the elegant pnng styles Hans and Cars for sale BY KSoE
PIP broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16

For MORN PATCHES, FRECKLEs, AND TAN,
nae PgRRys Morn AND FRBCKLg The only reliable and
harmless remedy Cor removing cooaons from the skin Pre-
prel ony by Dr. Dematoogst ~ Bonist Newfok
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16

For stylish and elegant Hat go direct T.
EsPESsoHEID, 1le Yassau-st Price, ~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16

PHYSIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS daily at 80
Broadway showing talents defects and best pursuits pointed out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16

To increase and thiclen the growth of the
Hair use VEGETABLE scLAN HAIR RESENER Nothing Oct
ter known 20 science.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16

Mr.. PETERS moved 70 recOnsider the VOC anu ~
that motion on the table pending which Mr. MAYNARD
Qep., Tenn) moved that the House adiOurn.
This question was decided in the negatve-Ieas, u !
Nays 1927 and the motion Of Mr. Peters was then agreed
TO. -,
Mr.. PETERS said that, inasmueh rs he offered the res
olution under no circumstances did he desire 10 oe
placed on the Committee.
Mr.. BUTLER (Rep.. Mass also said that under no CT
cumstances would he on the Committee.
ANOTHER DAY FOR ADJOURNMENT.
Mr.. WHEELER (Rep., N. " offered resolution thnt
the President and the Speaker OF the House
close the present session of Congress the 10th OF March
inst. at ~ O'Clock, noon.
The resolution was agreed to-Yeas Iii, Nays 70.
Mr. WOOD Dem, n. " moved that when the House
adjourn to-day it be 10 Friday next, which decided
in the negative.
The SPEAKER announced the following Committee,
under Mr.. Peterss resolution
Butler NJ Scusets Sheahnrecr 81 OHIO Kelley o. Penn
vau Msynar Tennessee Cohurn 81 Indiana Bncy Of Aahama
Stevenson Buet Missouri NeEfOk Beck II Ken
tuk Maryland Wadden OF North Carolina and Robinson Of
Ihuois.
The House. at p m, adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16

II. n. SQURE's, 81 FultOn-st., New-York, i
the lest place 10 buy able WATCHES fine DNOND' cee JEW
KLRY .ad SrEzLIsd BSGLH sLyERwARE Diamonds specially
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16

THB WEATHER
Nrw.YoRr Hour. Tier Per. Wtnh hosL Ihet Bn Wma
March 15.-7 39o 50T hE - 49, 9; H.
"a az S2t SR 2' 1921 N
a., 02JsB 90 O2DN N z.
REuARKs-March is, Is7o-Ther at T. a. m, 3s0 p IN,
42o; IL d. M, SEQ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-16
HOME NEWS.

TIKI WEATHER.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-11-10
The ReljefFuud.
The Keller Fund. - y
FOR WISCONSIN AND MICHIGAN
lSscaiund hY SamneI K Snrino fror, ri iu1
Brief Jottin4s.

The steamer Lewiston OF the inside route to
Mount Desert and Machias is to receive a new
cylinder boiler soon. 1t is building at Quinn
& Co.'S works on Franklin street, and its d.
mansions IA feet front; cylinder 81 feet ia
length and Is IL feet in diameter; weight over
40 tons.
The joint committee on the subject Of a un-
ion passenger depot, composed Of members of
the City Council and several citizens had a
conference on Wednesday evening, and fnally
decided to invite railroad officials to meet the M
in consultation on the 7th OF December.
Thomas B. Emery, the leading proprietor
and founder of the Riverside Echo, published
in This city, died at Belfast on the 31st ult.,
aged A. m ltsft
Yesterday officers Grbben and Smith arrest
ed man named George Lord for the larceny
of a iib from the schooner Melodeon lying at
Calls wharf The sail was recovered and
Lord locked up.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-11-10
Municipal Court.

JOEOE MOhhlb fhHSiDlNGs
THURsDAY.-Siate vs.. Ieander F. Ridlon. Com
plant tor committing rape Mrs. Mary Frances
Bond Of Saco, at hotel in Portland OH the 18th OF
July last. Defendant waived he reading OF the COM
plant and pleaded not guilty. Mrs. Bond was put
on the stand and testifed as loi ows:-On The day
specified she came to Portland from Saco by the
morning train for the purpose OF Writing relative
On arriving she engaged hack AID was on The point
Of leaving the station when Rdlon, who was or had
been her husbands artner in business, appeared
and got into the carriage with her and changed the
direction OF the carriage. saying 10 Mrs. Bond that
he had something important to Communicate When
they arrived at the hotel he requested her 10 step
Into the ladies' parlor, but instead of accompanying
her there led her to sleeping apartment. After be
ing there while she asked tor water. He suggested
wine. but she declined. He OUT locking tho door
behind HIM, aud soon returned with glass OF water
and one OF wine. She dIank the water and noticed
a strange taste to it, and it afterwards gave her
feeling OF bewdcrment. Presently he removed her
hat, she making some slight objection Shortly alter
he succeeded in accomplishing his purpose. She
says shes made no particular resistance, beyond
little verbal rsmonstrance, AMI had not the power
though she was conscious throushout. She remained
there till about O'Clock, when she asked the man
who outraged her il he would be kind enough to get
her hack. He did SO, and both rode together to tho
20 t'and, Saco & Portsmouth depot, and she went to
her home in Saco. The same evening she narrated
the circumstances TO ant. aterwardsto her hus.
bands mother, and again to friend out of the fami-
ly. and all advised her to conceal 1t from her hus-
band. Finally her husband heard some stories Diet
rimental to her chastity, and questioned her and
then she told the story.
The defendant put ia NO testimony, and Judge
Morris ordered the respondent to give bail in the
sum Of $4,000 for his personal appearance at the SUI
porior Court in January. He found suretes and
was released. .as.aa~ avs4
L. IL. Hubbard K. u. Smith. Eastmln.
State Vs. Dennis Terney, Martin Kuvens and Ed.
way Fearny. Assault and battery on James Moony.
Plea guilty and fined 81 and third costs each.
Motley for defence. s.a. ...f-+
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-11-10
Boston stock List.
AN INTERESTING CLAN-I.

AN INTERESTING CLAIM.-.Jam.s A
for years prominent mau In Aroos,oo, o.',"
ty, but now living in Massacbnsa,,. ~,
brought to the attention of the s.a,a go. 1.'
ties, claim for compensation for lana. =
Aroostook 20. taken from them by the treaty. of
Washington. The history and Character =,
these claims, under an investigation by le,;,-
latve re solve by the Governor and Council in
1870, show that oy the TIRE atty of 1888, the North
eastern boundary of Maine was line running
due north from the monument at the head
waters of the st. Croix near the north line OF
Amity to the northern line of the State. By
the Washington treaty 10 1912, conventional
line was established which began on the old
line at the monument and diyerged to the west
gradually as it went nvrtb, thus cutting tie
easterly ends of all the to wnships OF land lying
between the monument and the northern line
of the State. A large portion Of the strip OF
land thus cut off had been sold by the States Of
Maine and Massachusetts prior to the treaty al
Washington. to individuals. By the terms OF
the last named treaty the soil and title of this
strip passed to settlers in the Province of New
Brunswick, go that theselowners have ;lost the
full value OF their lands thus coded away, and
have thus far had no compensation therefor
from the State or from the United States
1t is shown that 1O,71s acres and 1877 rods VI ere
taken be longing to in ivduals in towpsbsps
and parts OF townships, as follows: Hodgdon.
$40 acres; HoultoD, (snuth half) 558 acres; vii.
liams College grant, 1900 acres; Framingham
Academy grant, 855 acres, 81 rods. Moutaceio.
1862 acres; Portland Academy grant, SIG acres;
Brideewatsr Academy grant, $40 acres; Mars
Hill, 1890 acres, so ro4s; Plymouth grant, 2017
acres. rfal .
The claimants represent that this simple
transfer from Maine to New Brunswick of their
land damaged them to the amount of So per
acre and bill is now before Congress to pay
them over $4,000. the damage sustained. To
what proportion this sum will lie swelled by
possible claim for interest since 1912, is not
known.