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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-04

The STATE CoNsTABULARY INvFsrIaA-
TIoN.-In the State police investigation In
Boston one day last week Edward johnson,
stone mason by trade, who was in the busi-
ness four or five gears ago, testified that he
knew Of money being paid to State Consta-
bles by persons in the liquor business. Con-
stable Billings, with Couch, visited his house
one Sunday; had some cider in the cellar and
also a jug of cherry rum, which he kept for
his own private use. Was then summoned
before Billings for keeping liquor; denied
Keeping bad house; was told by him that
the fine would be $14; paid the money and
laid $40 on the table, remarking that he did
not want to be annoyed Billings at that time
refused to take the money, but subsequently,
took it from Johuson's wife, and then paid
the fine at the police court; this occurred last
year; was afterwards fined sos, although he
kept liquor only for his own use; Billings ale
so visited his place few weeks age and said
he wanted to see him privately in regard to
(Billings) denied to Billings that he had ever
sold glass of liquor in his life; Billings then
left him and witness had not seen him since
until to-day. John Jennings testified that
Officer Billings, to whom, in answer to =
question, he said he could afford to nav s4O0
a year for license, Billings replied to hin
that ne thought he could afford to paw $50 .
month, since he was doing as much business
as any two liquor dealers in the city.
ROBERT Sieinberg, a bar-keeper, who declar-
ed that he was not afraid Of the state consta-
Dles, created considerable amusement by his
statements about payments Of money to OH
Ger Monroe, giving him s. a week for nearly
year and making payments also to Officers
Mute and Hough, informing the latter how to
seerete the matter of payments by "haullng
| often :" one man whom he used as an asens
he said was going 10 Ireland, to-morrow;-
Samuel Atkins. had been in the habit of pay.
he was prosecuted, but Raymond said ,Hi,s that u
was not 5is fault. Patrick WII Cairns testi1ed 70
sfand and 10 some one else for Mr.. Andrews.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-04
DAILY PRESS,
The Calendar i'm France.
PORTLAND.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1871.

The fact that the Communal Council Of
Paris has reverted to the Revolutionary Cal
endar in calling meeting for the 9Th Germin-
al (2Sth March) brings up unpleasant memo
lies OF that frightful episode in French his
tory, the Reign of Terror, when the Iames of
the months were changed, with slight
change also in the time Of the seasons.
The name Of the committee itself, Com.
mune, is suggestive of turbulence and blood.
shed, for 1t was the Commune in 1893 that
committed those crimes at which the world
grew pale. Originally the Commune was in
the interests of order. Having been called In
to existence by the electors of Paris and en-
larged by decree of the Constituent Assem-
bly,, it made Lafayette commander Of the Ma
tional Guards, and Bailly Mayor. But when
Lafayette was thrust aside and Bailly had
oeen hanged to street lamp post Ia la Ian
serne!) the Commune ran into the widest ex
EesSes G under kobespierre, ,Billaud Varepnes and
Aansn, ana made France red with the blood
OF her children. The very name Commune
became hateful to mankind.
=, In adopting the Revolutionary Calendar
the seasons of spring and autumn were mada
summer
and winter to begin with the solstices. The
first year beginning with the autumnal conf.
nox, the succession of the months and their
correspondence with the Gregorian calendar.
which we. observe, were as follows:
1st Vendemaire is September 22.
LIST Brumaire is October %.
LIST Frimaire Is November 21.
1st Nivose is December 21.
1st fluviose is January 20.
1st Ventose is February 10.
lst Germinal is March 21.
LIST Floreal is April 20.
LIST Prairial Is May 20.
LIST Messidor is June 49,
1st Thermidor is July 10.
1st Fructidor is August Is.
The division Of the year was into twsIve
months of thirty days, with five additional
Gays which they called sans culottides. The
extra day OF our leap year was also provided
ior, and every term OF four years was called a
stop here with their changes in the calendar:
they abolished the Sabbath and the septensrv
arrangement of the week, making each week
contain ten days, and dedicatiDg the tenth
day to pleasure.
Tne meaning of the names of the months
in the Revolutionary calendar was as follows:
Vendemaire-Vintage month.
Brumaire-Month Of Fogs.
Frimaire-Month of Frost.
Nivose-Month of Snow.
Pluviose-Month OF Rain.
Ventose-Month Of Wind.
Germinal-Budding month.
Floreal-Flowery moth.
Prairial-Grassy month.
Messidor-Month of Harvests.
Thermidor-Hot month.
Fructidor-Month ofFruits.
IN. Y. Eoening Post.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-04

The ticking of the clock at the Cam
bridge Observatory can be heard in San
Francisco. This is done by connecting the
pendulum Of the clock to the telegraphic wire
in such a manner that the main circuit IN
broken and instantly closed again at evory
swing of the pendulum.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-04
WANTED.
Wanted to Purchase.

0N or near the line of the westbrook Horse Cars,
~ small place containing from two to iour acres
or land with small but good buildings, consisting OF
Clothing store of Geo W. Rich q Co., 173 Fore st.,
or address through the Post Office. Box 1854, Port
land. CHARLES r. HOLDEN
March 3O.dtf p =
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GROCERY, Provision, and Liquor Store
u for Sale.-Located on good thoroughfare;
established many years; doing good cash business.
Good store with desirable tenement attached. SAT-
isfactory reasons for selling. Particulars, TAYLOR
& CO., 20 State St., Boston. t ii+' ap3-3t
MILLINERY and Fancy Goods Store
ment attached, well established regular run Of first
class customers; owner obliged to sell on account Of
Ill health. Particulars, TAYLOR & CO., 20 State
81, Boston. ap3-3t
BOARDING HOUSE for s.le.-verv CEN
- traly located, full OF good paying boarders,
everything In perfect order; lease low rent best OF
reasons given tor selling. Particulars, TAYLOR q
CO., 20 State st., Boston. m ap3-3t
DARE CHANCE 10 buy q good house ON easy
IL terms. In perfect order, with all necessary
conveniences. Splendid neghborhood. Best of wa
ter and water Closets ETC. Convenient to cars, ETC.
bargain is offered II applied Tor Immediately Par
ticulars, TAYLOR s. CO., 20 State st., Boston Mass
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS.
FOR FUEL, FORAGE, AND STRAW.
CHIEF QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE,
Second O. M. District, Department OF the East
Boston, Mass, March 80, 1871.
CEALED proposals In triplicate, with copy Of
- this advertisement attached, will be received by
mail at this office until o'clock p M, OF Monday,
May 1, 1871, for the delivery Of
20 Cords OF Kinding Wood,
100 Cords of Hard Wood,
100000 Pounds OF best Anthracite Goal,
5,136 Pounds of Oats,
40,992 Pounds of Hay, (TimOthy)
25,0U0 Pounds OF Straw,
at Fort Preble, Portland, Maine,
delivery to commence July 1871, and to continue
as may be required until June 30, 1872. l.i .
Separate proposals must be made tor each item or
supplies above mentioned, guaranteed by two res
ponsibe persons and subject to the usual require
me.nts, which with any further information may be
op1alned p by application to this office.
ot tb Her T OF the Chief Quartermaster, Department
VI ~ "fu: j. g. CHANDLER,
C,biey nnaJor naJ and Quartermaster U. s. Army,
<anef,naster mran ~ I'd Dist. Dept OF the East.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-04
French Language /!
PROF. J. G. l.. MORAZAIN,s
New Class for the Study Of French
Will begin ON April 15th.
az The list will be kept open until the 18th.
TERMS $40.
Apply at SO Spring street, from p. m. till 8 D. m
any day but tuesdays. ap1-2w
Assessors Notice.


ItHE Assessors of the City or Portland hereby
i give notice 10 all persons liable to tsxation In
said city, that they will be in ession every secular
day. from the first to the fifteenth day OF April next
inclusive, at their room in City Hall, from ten to
twelve O'Clock in the forenoon and from three 70 nve
O'Clock in the afternoon the purpose OF receiving
lists OF the polls and estates taxable in said city.
And all such persons are hereby nctided to make
and bring assessors, true and perfect lists OF
all their polls and estates and all estates real and
personal held by them guardian, executor, admin
fstrator trustee otherwise, on the first day OF
April next, and be prepared to make oath to the
truth OF the same.
And when estates of persons deceased have beep
divided during the past year, have changed hands
from any cause the executor administrator or Other
person interested Is hereby warned to give notice o
such change and In default OF such notice win Sa
held under the law to pay the tax assessed althouph
such estate ha, been wholly distributed and p,id
over. " Ph'u
Any person who neglects to complv with tbis
notce Will be doomed in tax according to tbe law
OF tne otate and be barred OF the rights to make
pncation to the County Commissioners for anv abate
ment OF his taxes, unless he shows that he was
Aoie 70 oner such lists within the time hereby ap-
Msi SHsF$hs 4 FsaSSSTf 3 Sd%. i Dyer, Assessors
Blank schedules will be furnished at the room
Of the Assessors.
Portlsnd, March 20, 1871. mr24td
Permanent BOarders
IVAN obtain genteel accommodations at reasons
T. BILE prices ct No. 50 Franklin st. sepi1u
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A First.Class Farm
For Rent.

A TENEMENT of five rooms on PrebIe Street
"A Also two Cottages at Woodford's Corner, West.
brook. GEO. II. DAVIS q CO.,
jn2ttf Real Estate and Mortrace Rrok ar.
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LOStI

0N Tuesday, March 2sth, between the hours OF
= one anu smS' erS' gong from the Post ONCE by way
medium sized, open-iaced Gold Watch. The A., ,1er
will be suitably rewarded by leaving the SANE at III
Post Office. mraasiw w "' 'ne
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1.-TWO front Rooms to Let with or without board
Free St. apr1*2w
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Picked On,

NJ EAR Portland Light, nearly new dory. The
and paying charges. WIN. z. KEENE,
mr31s3t Bremen, Maine
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St. Luke's Employment Society

VN7ORK furnished deserving sewing-women as
w heretofore every Friday afternoon at 2 1-2o'
clock. Room in City Government Building, over the
Mayors Office. -.
Portland, January I1th, 1871. jnlltf
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N o II Q e.

Dissolution of COpartnershfp.
THE copartnership heretofore existing under the
name OF James Bailey q Co., is dissolved by
limitation. James Baly Is authorized to collect ali
dues and pay all debts Of the firm.
JAMES BAILEY,
JAMES B. DODGE.
James Bailey will continue business at the old
stand under the name Of James Bailey q Co
Portland, M arch 20, 1871. mr3O-3w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-04

Permanent BOarders
VAN obtain genteel accommodations AZ teaso"s-
T. BILE prices, at No. 50 Franklin st. sepi'u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-04

Furniture-Wholesale and Retail.
BEALS q CO., cor. Of Middle and Franklin Streets.
WALTER COREY 8 CO., Arcade No. 1s Free 81,
N. TARBOx, corner Federal and Market SITS,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-04
FIRST MORTGAGE
Z Per CT. Gold Bonds

WHICH are issued upon this road are limited, In
amount to $1,000 per mile (whie many roads issue
from $50 900 to $4,000 and are offered at 90 and
accrued interest in currency.
The most experienced anauciers agree that Firss
Mortgage Bends, to a limited amount, upen
nnhshed railroad, which is well located for
business, are of the very safest forms of invest
ment.
Parties desiring to secure a first class security,
based upon a railroad practically done, and in the
hands OF leading capitalists who have large De-
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, show
Ing the characteristics Of the enterprise.
Holders of Government Bonds may exchange them
for Central Iowas at large present profit beside
handsome increase of interest for long term of
years. Parties making such exchange will receive
tor each y, 600 Bond, $1,000 Central Iowa Bond,
and the following difference in cash ess the accrued
interest in currency upon the latter bond,) and in
annual interest," this calculation being based upon
market prices of February 1st 1871:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-04

Furniture and Uph0lstering.
DAVID W. DEANE, No. 80 Federal street. all
kinds OF Uuholstering and Repairing done to
e. LORD, JR., 101 and 1903 Federal st. Repairips
OF all kinds done to order at short notice.
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Merrill's Wharf :!
TO LET.

A CONVENIENT FRONT ROOM, with large
a room in the rear. with steam power.
Enquire at this Office.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-02

Alto the Senate aged, ayes 80 nays a. HPop the
%SiR % M 3 IL tho to a o escS the b @
vote was not regarded as test IN view Of the general DIS
address the senate on the subject.
nsT n 20 and Ss fss 81 bo Cove
eminent After comm' ntine the almost unanimous
Of hostility ~ S to tsS Ss Iqs 5 naSs s.
u' hat the Opposition to SsO the subsidy policy de-
Eended mainly upon nsnpaten' 0 against
by those who had failed to urge any for
vidsd Tor a comparatively small subsidy Tor 3 semi
nonthy steam mail service for ten years he,wesn New
bull; rcn steamships were provided for. -
be rSd and fop Ss last Eve years $1,000 per Snpum In
case Of wsr the Goyernment to take the steamships at
OF emporory partial mail service to Mexican ports AZ
Of ,he eIesn trade to the efforts Ens md and other
sqoniseS 70 Il IS well as the commerce % OF taS
diversion Of THIS trade in foreign bottoms from its egti
ill9 the s9mPsTssl exchanges between Mexico
lars while in s5s share in the Mexican trade
had fallen from one belt 70 less than onssiSth Of the
Congress TO show the favor with which similar measure
The Domoeratic Senators warmly approved calcu;
lated to re tbs Re We're % Ssr o
increase OF her expectations.
House of Representatives.
Mr. Hotchkiss, from the Judiciary Committee, reported
b e faeate the collection Of jqdg nents in favor Of
missoners the right to examine persons against whom
property, and to order disposition of such property
As the bill long and likely TO too much time,
II recommitte1.
Mr.. Kerr from the Judiciary Committee reported the
bill in reference the United Statez District, and Cir
cult Courts in Indiana. Passed.
Aso giving the assent Of Congress to the application
OF the 80 900 of school lands in Oregon TO the
port of common schools Passed.
Also bill providing that the act of June ", 1882 de-
nnR additional cause Of challenge, and prescribng the
oath q grsnd and petit jurors ia United states Courts
shall apply only to petit jurors in cases where the United
States a party in and interest. Passed.
Mr. Mercur, from the committee, reported the bill
TO provide for the collection OF debts from Southern Rail
corporations uthrizng Secretary Of War to
compromise adjust and settle the suits on such terms
to amount and time of payment as may be Just ana
eqube and best cd to protect the interests Of
the Government. Passed
Mr.. Kellogg, of Connecticut, from the same COM
mittee reported the bill authorizing the issue OF du-
pl.cate bonds OF the United States under certain
conditions in lien OF bonds lost or destroyed Passed.
Also, for the better organization of the United
States District Court within the State OF louisiana
Passed.
The House then took up the bill extending the
time to construct a railroad from the St. CTolX
river or lake to the west end OF Lake Superior and
to Bay field.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-02
PHILANTHROPY.

The Young Mems Homc-A Noble Charity
The Influences of Large CIty-PrOmDt
Action of the Y. M. e. A.
The excellencies of the Newsboys' Home on
Locust street are keenly appreciated by the
people of Philadelphia, but for the proper car
rying out to the full extent the objects OF the
institution, another one similar in design was
needed. 1t is known that after the members of
the Newsboys' Home have attained a pre-
scribed age or have changed their occupation
the Home is no longer open to them. This
provision, the adoption of which was found
necessary. of course was the means by which
numbers of its former inmates were compelled
to seek board and lodgings elsewhere, aud the
gentlemen then in charge of the Home con-
Home would be very proper nsti-
tuition to establish. The above considera-
tions, however, were not the only motives
which led to steps being taken for the inaugu-
ration of Young Mems Home; for there ar
rive in Philadelphia every year a large number
of young men from the surrounding districts
who hope to find in Philadelphia the way to
fortune. These strangers come amoag US with
out any definite knowledge of our city, and
many of them are drawn into vice simply
through being surrounded by improper inhu-
ences.
Homes for such could be
established in various parts of Philadelphia,
where the homeess could be surrounded by the
best of influences, that one of the great designs
of practical Christianity would be fulfilled.
now iu the hands of the Secretary of the Young
Mems Home, and considerable amount has
been realized by subscription. No institution
has yet been established, as the design is yet in
its inception, and when the necessary legisla-
ton is accomplished the institution will be
promptly established.
In order, however, to increase the means of
efficiency in the good work a bill consolidating
the Young Mems Home with the Young Mems
Christian Association is now before the LIE gisla-
ture, and will pass that body in day or two
indeed, the act passed the Senate this morning
meeting of the managers of the Home was
held to-day, and the proposed legislation met
with the promptest favor.
The Y. NJ. G. A. purpose to push the matter
and make it a part of their work when it is
accomplished. 1t will be another addition to
the many noble charities in the possession of
which Philadelphia may proudly boast.
IT GIVES us great pleasure to notice that the
operators of the celebrated William Penn coal
mined by Samuel e. Griscom & Co. have ap-
pointed Mr.. Henry G. Pollock sole agent to the
Philadelphia trade for the sale of their coal.
We wish him. every success in his new under
taking.
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LHaAL INTHLLIaHWCn
The RObbIn.IDIvsrce Case-Ehe wlfe's Version

Court Of Common Peas-Jtdge Peirce.
Long before the opening OF the Court this morning
crowd OF sensation seekers, the surplus OF the
worlds inhabitants throDged the entrance into the
State House building, all seeking admission to the
scene OF social unhappiness which was to be re-
sumed; but harply Judge Peirce wisely took the
precauton OF placing an officer on the outside who
kept back all who were not Immediately connected
with the case or were not members Of the bar thus
avoiding all the disorder that has prevailed inside
the courtroom during the previous days OF the trial
The case for the respondent was opened by John
c. Bullitt, Esq, who first gave brief narrative of
the condition OF these parties before the institution
OF these proceedings. Mrs. Robbins was the daugh-
ter Of Mr.. Jacob Blake, a farmer working his own
land with his own hands, and Mr.. Robbins was the
son OF aneighboring farmer; and there being but
one years difference between their ages, they grew
up from childhood together Mr. Robbins came to
the city and engaged successfully in the iron bust
ness, and soon afterwards, in 1855, married his pre-
sent wife. They at FIRST lived in a house In
Tenth street, which was plainly furnished
loving and true wife, attending to her home her
children, and her husband. They afterwards lived
in different houses, and finally Mr.. Robbins, con
sldeTinR his fortune made, took the house at TWen-
tieth and Green Streets furnished 1t superbly and
lived in first style, endeavoring TO raise himself to
social distinction, whilst his wife remained the un-
assuming domestic wife she was from the first. He
then engaged In oil speculations and lost, and in
1864 upon returning from the oil regions his man
ner changed in every respect; he became cold, aud
this strange separation took place. Then he brought
this suit and accused her OF the foules crime wife
could be guilty Of and attempted to make his charge
good by the oaths OF such people as John Ridley, Bob
Hamilton, ana Maria Carey, all OF whom dare not fix
uay LOT tne occu'iohVSs thoy Iestheu W, leaVlug
her without the possibility or contradicting them.
But t would be shown that she was innocent OF a |
The offenses imputed to her. and then demand YER
dict In her yindication.
MRS. Susan Hamilton sworn-I am the wife of
Robert Hamilton; have four children living; they
are Cherry, aged ten Mary aged seven; Hans, aged
five and the baby, aged two; Fanny s NTH was my
sister; my child Mary lived with her, think In the
winter OF 1865 she used TO be with her at odd days
before this she was little over two years old when
she went 70 live with Fanny Smith, she did not live
with Fanny Smith prior TO the death OF my father
inaW he died on the 8Oth OF January five years ago.
CToss-eXamined-Fanny Smith lived at No 1913
Wood street, she took quite fancy 70 the child,
and as was quite poor she took her 70 keep Fanny
died year ago to-day.