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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-04-28

THE OCCUPATIONS OF CoNGREssMEN.-Ac-
cording to a census Of the new House of
Representatives by the unusually we'll
informed correspondent of the New
York Journal Of Commerce., the body con-
tains 131 lawyers, "a merchants, 25 far
mers and planters, ii journalists, 5
manufacturers, 3 general business, 6
bankers, 8 physicians, 2 clergymen, !
teacher, lumbermen, and 3 railroad
managers. 1t is singular fact, according
to the same authority, that the House
contains II Confederate officers. 1t
also contains five colored men-one
black one brown, and three light mulat-
toes. .5
THE German press relate the singular
story that, about a century ago, Prlnee
Dietrichstein sold his Silesian estates
to Frederick the Great of Prussia, for
the sum of 333,333 duc4ts. About
year ago the last scion of the
princely house died at Vienna, and
among his effects were found, untouched
and carefully preserved, the identical
333,333 gold pieces which Frederick
the Great had paid to ais ancestor.
What might not have been done with
this money ? 1t was rather an expen-
sive fancy to let that million thalers re-
main so long unproductive. a
A PHYSICIAN, who was something of a
wag, called on colored Baptist minis
ter, and propounded a few puzzling
questions: Why is it," said he, "that
you are not able to do the same miracles
that the apostles did? They were pro
tected against poisons and all kinds of
perils. How is it that you are not so
protected in the same way?' The
colored brother responded prompt
ly: "Don't know about that, doctor.
| 'spect | is. | have tooken a mighty
sight of strong medicines from you,
doctor, and is alive yet"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-04-28

II UMBER LUMBER!!
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25
PENORSCOT COUNTY.


The Republicans of Bangor will nominate
candidate for Mayor Tuesday evening.
George Chapman, one of the men engaged in
the fight in Bangor, Wednesday evening,
was brought before the Police Court and placed
under $500 bonds for his appearance atthe next
term of the S. j. Court-John Mcleod, his
antagonist on that occasion, was still suffering
from the wounds he received in the head, SO
much that he was not able to appear.
Two men have been victimizing some of the
jewellers in Bangor, by visiting the stores under
pretense of purchasing. While one of them
would attract the attention of the shopman the
other would contrive to steal a valuable gold
chain. y fFtf'.@t ttf&e
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The Eastport Sentinel says ON Monday, Mr.
William j. johnson of North Perry, was
thrown from load of cord wood on which he
was riding, and the loadedsl passed overhm
A. portion of the wood that fell with him broke
and spiintered his thigh bone and collar bone,
besides bruising him badly about the head and
face, with many apparently minor bruises.
A number of Eastport citizens give notice
in the Sentinel that petition will be presented
to the next Legislature for charter for a rail-
road from Bangor to tide waters at Calais with
branch to Eastport.
YORK COUNTY
Laskey, who escaped from the Charlestown
State Prison by scaling the walls by means of a
spout, was captured Friday, by Reuben Kicker,
DEPUTY Sheriff, on the road near Col Hayes
in North Berwick, five miles from South Der.
wick. The prisoner does not deny his identity
but converses freely of his escape and capture
Sheriff Kicker now has him in irons awaiting a
reauisition from the Governor of Massachus
ettS. ~ata g. Gia 81 FFrs So
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25
STATE NEWS.
ANDRosCOGGIN COUNTY.


The Lewiston Journal says Mr.. William Pen
ley OF Auburn, who was stricken with paralysis
Wednesday afternoon, died Thursday evening.
Mr. Cressy who was injured so severely at
City Building, is still comfortable His pulse
remains at about so and he takes nourishment
He slept quite well Friday night Should in
famation not appear within a week. his chanc-
es for recovery would be fair. So great was the
blow on his head, that several of his teeth were
shattered. teat wH ftllFL ~
Rev. George Harris of Auburn, has received
a call to become the pastor of the Central Com
g1egato s church in Providence, R. l., with
salary OF S4ooo. Nh. Harris is only twenty-six
years OF age, and has been settled in Auburn
two years. -
gEgssE ar FRANKLIN COUNTY. r-,ssssss
The kennebec Journal says the village of
New Vineyard, which is notorious on acco1nt If
having petitioned for the pardon of the criminal
Hoswell-has again distinguished itself as bav-
ing high order OF civilization, by expelling
from their district school, girl because She did
not live in the district when the number of
scholars were taken last spring! @I
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25
DIED.

In this city, Dec. 49, Mr.. Charles Carrie aged so yrs.
Funeral services Tuesday forenoon at 10Y O'Clock,
rear of No. II Mechanic street.
In Saco Dec. IL, Mr.. Simon c. Jose, aged 60 years.
In Buxton, Dec. A. Hannah b. Seavey, aged GO
years.
In Boston, Dec. o. Mr.. Isaac A. Hodges in the SD
year of his age.
Funeral services Tuesday forenoon at II o'clock,
at the residence of his son-n-law, DIR. Merrill No.
40 Congress street. Relatives and friends invited
to attend. bEH
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25


SOME of the readers of Mrs. Stoves charm
ing Oldtoacn FireSide Stories who are otherwise
appreciative, declare that the distinguished au-
thor has fallen into curious blunder at the
very outset. They say that when winter comes,
and the sun goes down at half-past four and
storytelling begins at the Preside, ''the hearth
cricket does not ''fill up every pause the ex-
IRENE cold of that particular season having
quite incapacitated the cricket for social enjoy
ment. But in the presence of such superb
story-teller as Sam LawsonAa real modern
Shererazade of the male sex, who may spin out
his yarns to thousand and one nights, if he
will, without mourning the risk of his head at
the hanGs of his readers-it is like criticisine
the anachronisms and verbal blunders of Shaks-
peare-to mention so trivial circum stance.
Here is single sentence from the now famil-
lar tale of the ministers Housekeeper,' that
might be cited in extenuation of thousand
blunders ''She was jest as handsome gal to
look atlas Teller could have; and think nice,
weil-behaved young gal in the singers seat of a
Sunday is means O. grace: Its sort of draaoin'
to the unregenerate, you knoac''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25

A New TRICK IN THE Coal TRADE-The
Boston Aduertiser says that among the causes
of trouble between the wholesale coal dealers
and the captains of the vessels freighting coal
from Elizabethport or Port Richmond, is the
depreciation in the weight of coal on the voy-
age. The bills of lading say: "This bill of la
den shall be taken as evidence of weight" 1t
has been the custom to allow one ton in hun
bred for waste, but lately several cargoes have
fallen short from five to fifteen tons. The other
day the schooner William Deming, of Calais
Capt. Cook, arrived in Boston with a cargo of
coal which fell short. The consignees had full
confidence in the shippers, and nothing was
said about the matter The captain of the
schooner afterwards had trouble with his crew
and discharged part of them. In revenge they
suggested to the consignees that they
had better visit the vessel They did so
and found several tons of coal secreted in sew
eral parts of the vessel, and the crew further
said that the captain sold three barrels at
Holmes Hole. AS no coal is ever purchased at
Holmes Hole, and little of any other kind of
fuel is burned there, yet the people always keep
'---' - -,',a'-= .---.lA H.
do it. 1t is proposed that hereafter the cap
tains of vessels will be personally responsible
for the shrinkage of their coal cargoes ,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25

FROM TAMMANY.-Connolly's bondsmen have
qualified in the sum of one million as required
IN the civil suit, but as Judge Bedford does not
make known whether he will accept bail for the
ex-Comptroller under fifteen criminals indict-
n mel against him it is probable that Connolly
VIII spend Christmas in Ludlow street Jail -
Inc Tribune says it is understood that Judge
1ngraham mas lately urged his judicial brethren
to JOIN IN demanding Graud Jury's indict-
ment Of that paper but the effort failed, also
that Fisk had attempted to institute proee a1o
ings against the paper for seeking to defame
him. The Tribune adds that no warrant has
yet been served upon it. WV = 49,
1t is rurmored that Cornelius Corson, a RING
man and Secretary of the New York Printing
Company and proprietor of the Trdnscript, has
fled to escape the result of the charges brought
before the Grand Jury. - ,Tf i -
1t is understood that the Grand Jury had not
indicted Mayor Hall because Charles OConor
told them that his offense if any does not come
within the statute under which the other MEM
beers of the ring have been proceeded against
The Oyer and Terminer Grand Jury will proba-
bly, investigate the case of the Mayor next
week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25

New York ITEMS. -William Dennis was ar
rested Friday for forcibly abducting, chloro-
forming and outraging young school girl. One
Madame Harry was also arrested as an access
sorry. Both were held in $4,000 for trial. \
The new Court House Commissioners have
informally agreed upon a plan for a dome for
the building at a cost of $4,000, but nothing
can be done, until legislative appropriation Of
funds is made 4 y = = = y "a
The Chamber of Commerce have received adj
ditional subscriptions for the relief of the West
amounting to $4,000. The total receipts
amount to s., 051, 1856 =
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25

The RIGHTS OF SOUTHERN Policy H o1pERs.
Peter Hamilton, the executor of Duke N.
Insurance Company to recover $4,000, alleged to
be due to Goodman's- heirs on a policy Of life
insurance. 1t seems that Goodman was resi-
dent of Alabama during the late war; that he
obtained policy from defendants for $1,000
and paid the premiums to 1862; when, in con-
drew from Alabama no more premiums were
PAD, and the company declared the policy for
t !aa Suit was, therefore, brought by plain
uII 20 recover the amount of the face Of the
Poncy' on the ground that the forfeiture was
the premiums, and was not to- Iame 10y to pay pay
of the company in rendering such payment mt i i'm.
possible. Judge Blatchford has adopted this
view, and given judgment for plaintiff for I the
fail amount claimed, minus the premiums ow-
ing.-N Y Conn., ADVERTISER ="
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25

Ar at Queenstown 18th, Sarah E Frazer, Knight,
Baltimore.
OFF Hoyhead It'll John Watt, stinson, from New
York for Liverpool.
Off Deal 9Th, Mary Lbbey, Lfbbey from N York
for Bremen.
CID at Newport 4th, Daphne. Fountain, Havana.
Sid FIN Penarth 25th, Scotia, Drummond, for Yoko-
hama.
Sid FIN Batavia 25th Clara Nichols, Boston,
Ar at Bombay 10th, Pendleton, Pendeton, from
Cardiff.
Sid I'm Messina list, Ossipee. Sprague, Boston.
York
Ar at Cete Both ult, Virginia, Stafford, New York.
ST Loan =. fSyal Nov 49, Pecker, Amesbury, from
Callao. I'M ihs'' "niani Ae"'' -'
York. ''nn wat, otinsoh' mum 1''"
on Northwest INV Lghtshp eth Southern Rights, FIN
Cid at Newcastle sth, Pacific for N,s vrt
tevideo. ils Hom hoh-
more New York Aen' VIM
Sid FIN Genoa 4th inst, Orchilla Havener. Malta
Ar at Bilboa 3Oth ult, Midas, Higgins, LEGION and
cid for New York.
Cid at Rotterdam It'll inst, Ukraine, Melcher, for
New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25

CHANGE OF GAUGE.-The Lewiston Journol
says 1T learns from good authority that the Eu-
ropean q North American Railroad will change
to narrow gauge another summer, thus making
one gauge from Halifax to Boston. New York
and Chicago Also, ''that it is stated that even
'ne Grand Trunk has such a change of gauge
under consideration, although the magnitude of
'he undertaking causes it to be deferred" If
we are not mistaken the change in the Grand
trunk gauge cannot be made without the CON
SEM OF the Governor General of Canada, he
.la.,ne established the fve-feet six inch gauge
~ ~ 'naO VI all Canadian railroads at the time
the Grand Trunk was bu;It. ~ = ~" ''-''0
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25

Among the contents of the New York Ledger
for January will be found original contribu-
tons from Alfred Tennyson, the poet laureate
OF England, Rev. James McCosh, D. D., LII.
D., President of Princeton College, Rev John
Hall, D. D., of New York, Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher, Hon. Horace Greeley, Hon. John e.
Sake and other very distinguished writers.
The Doctors Daughter, by Sophia May, pub
lished by Lee & Shepard, has been received
from Loring, Short & Harmon. Mrs. May is
the author of the popular 'Prudie'' and dolly
Dimple stories" 1.-THE Doctors Daughter is
somewhat more preteutious than it's predeces-
sors, but it has all the points of interest which
have rendered them popular. The heroine of
the book is very pleasant character, and her
associates of both sexes, partake of her spirit,
Or have just the contrasts necessary to give pi-
quancy to the story Miss 0'Neill the kind
hearted, but odd old Irish schoolmistress, is an
original and her oddities and eccentricities fur
nish the humor of the volume T.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25
PASSENGERS.

In the Prussian, for Liverpool-A Ranney, Beaard
Gingare Matthews, Boyd, Pierce, Ogden, Wnches-
ter, Plimaek and wife, Miss Pierce Dercbamps Stur-
deyant, Russell child and nurse, james Lucas,
Stovel and wife, Walco, Russell Taylor, and 10 9TH
ers in steerage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25

AFFAIRS naCUBA Havana letters state that
the Spanish accounts of recent engagements
with the rebels affirm that the latter as usual
were annihilated while the Spanish loss was
very Insignificant.
1t was also reported that an American brig
was fred into. overhauled and searched by a
found. W sltla = ~ 1881
The Spanish portion of the inhabitants talk
cneertully OF war with the United States. The
Diario is bellicose and defiant.
ing from Spain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25
COGIA HASSAN STORE
u .Yt1 rJE 2 d m
1919 Middle, and
81 'e'nIp't Str Street at
H-i5 a8o sod.
.tBB E[
Peril and Precaution.

This is a season that tries the frame and the con-
satution there be weak spot in either, the chill
ing danps, the naarous fogs the varet les of tenn
perature that mark the commencement of the winter
season are sure to find it out. There are few sys-
tens that have mott weak spot somewhere and the
wsest thing that any woman can do is to for
ty 1t bya course of Hostetters Stomach Btters and
thus keep the enemy at bay. In war, when city is
menaced the first thing to be done is to strengthen
the ramparts. The same policy should be adopted
with the human body when its drest foe, malaria is
abroad. If the stomach is weak, this tonic will lend
1t vgor; If the bowels morbidy sensitive this al
terative will regulate them if the liver is inert this
wholesome stimulant will it, if there is consti-
patton, this aperient will it if there is nervous
debility, this nervne will replace it with nervous
vgor if there is mpurity in the blood this depurent
Will neutralize it, if there is cloud on the spirits
this exhilarant will dispe it, These are facts that
have been demonstrated every day for the last
ty years. Can as much be said for any other medicine
or rather, can as much be proved? for anything
may be said by the interruptions. Do not accept
any OF the local bitters sometimes recommended by
dealers in lieu of the Standard Restorative e -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25

s;re to enter tbe NJ nlam M. Tweed has no de-
will be Hdrpers there.-Eschanaee'0 'iia' 'here
1t is not necessary for him to borrow anv
trouble about the matter '
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25

The Nashua, N. H., common council have
voted gratuity of $15, 900 to the Greenfield ex-
tension of the Wilton railroad. -9T
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25

A special from Little Rock says the reported
disorders at Chicot are greatly exaggerated and
order will soon be restored
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25

Solicitor-G General Bristow wanted tn he Az
ttorney General when Alderman resigned, and
because pee he couldn't now wants to resign HIM
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25
SIX PER CENT. PER ANNUM, .
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYABLE
GOLD COIN,
Free From u. a. Taxation.


Coupons payable March and September ], in New
York. Bonds registered if desired, Coupons made
payable tG6 eachl in London, England, ii preferred.
SINKING EUND-All proceeds OF sales ofland,
as well AS OF timber and other products therefrom,
are by the Trustees to be invested in these Bonds il
they can be bought at oar or less; otherwise in
United States, State or Municipal Securities. And
on July l, 1879, and annually thereafter until these
Bonds become due or are all paid. the Il. u N. A.
Of money equal to one per cent OF the amount OF
Bonds outstanding. Such amounts, and all interest
received on securities. belonging to the Sinking
Fund are to be invested above stated. and these
accumuIatioDs solely for the purpose OF addition
ally providing for the redemption of these Bonds
The Sinking Fund constitutes third great element
OF securing and strength, and adds to the safety Of
these Bonds.
The Trustees are Hon. HANNIBAL HAMLIN, of
Bangor, Me-, and j. EDGAR THOMSON, ESQ.,,
OF Philadeluhia Pa. =
The Trustees authorized to receive the Bonds
at Par and Accrued Interest IN payment for
any OF the lands at their appraised value.
These very desirable securities Tor sale at
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25
I4.OOO Acres to- each Mjle
400 ACRES TO EACH BOND

also pledged to ensure the payment thereof. !
The Bonds are for $1,000 each, due March l. 1889,
bear interest at
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE e. & N. A. RAILWAY is completed from
Il Bangor, Maine, 10 st. John. New Brunswick,
distance OF 2r2 miles,-with the exception of IS
mile between VIM. Me-, and the boundary line OF
the State at Vancebnro, On this portion the track
Is now heue laid, botE from Wnn edsttoard and
from Vanceboro' ,cest,cardt and the work will be
completed and trains running from Bangor TO St.
John in Septembtf next.
Tins road will then ha
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25

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' Hair Work. con-
stantly on hand and made to order All work war
ranted. No. u. 9. Hotel Building.
decl2-eod&wlm sN Portland Me-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25


II THE ONLY RAILWAY Il
C0NNECTING THE UNITED MATES
AND THE BRITISH PROVINCES New
Brunswick and Nova Scotia) The population OF the
maritime Provinces Is about ONE MILLION,
aud all the land travel. freight mails. &c. between
them and the UNI ed States,w pass over this Trunk
line. which is SV1TaOU'r CON EDITION
Although not yet completed, the business of the
road is already far greater than its saDguine
friends predicted, and Is contnna'ly increasing.
on the So miles completed in Maine. already exceed
the interest two and one quarter millions OF dol
lars aud will be largely increasing after Sept next
by the business TO and from the Provinces.
To complete this road and to equip it fully it's
present large business and the immediate increase
consequent upon its completion, requires the Com
pany has issued its Bonds 10 the amount of Two
Millions OF Dollars, secured bya
FIRST AND ONLY MORTGAGE
ON ITS ENTIuE ROAD AND PROP-
(besides Second Mortgage the entire road and
equipments from Bangorto VIM, Sc miles. This
on is mortgage to the city OF Bangor tor 81 900 OOe)
ONLY MORTGAGE on
100000 ACRES OF LAND!
Said lands being the same granted by the State Of
Maine to aid the construction OF this road. They are
situated along the PenObscOt and st. John rivers,
an are heavily timbered and valuable. Large
tracts especially in The fertile Aroostook Valley 1.-THE
finest agricultural district in the State) vauab
for farming lands as well as for their timber This
immense grant OF lands equals about sa- $500
.EE Id, 900 Acres to each Mile
| OF Railroad with which they are mertgaged. They
cover 1850 square miles (nearly large the State
| OF Rhode Island. which is 1906 square miles) and
| are OF great value.
l. Thus, besides the mortgage OF the Railway its
equipments, &c, which alone is ample security tor
the Bonds, there are timber and farm lands to the
| amount of y
400 ACRES TO EACH BOND.
| also pledged TO ensure the payment thereof.
The Bonds are for $1,000 each, due March 1, 1889,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25
30 and Accrued Interest in Currency.

90 and Accrued Interest in Currency.
U.S. Bonds and all marketable securities receiv-
ed at highest market price in exchange for these
Bonds, and can be sent by Express and these
turned by Express tree OF expense 10 the purchaser
Pamphlets giving further particulars concerning
the location and lands of this road sent free ap
plication to
ELIAS MERRILL,
Principal Agent Of the Company fer the
Sale of Bonds,
b. b GO R, AINE,w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25
SANTA CLAUS
Should not fail to call at 90 Exchange ST.,
j. Ii. L U G A 9,
And purchase one of those
Roy TOOL CHESTS,
NEW YORK CLUE SKATES.
The only kind used by Club Skaters
slcds, Writing Desks, RcvoIvers, Tea
Bells, Guns, Rifles, Pocket KNIVES
&c., &c.
Any Of which will make useful Christmas Present.
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MARRIED.

In Deering, Dec. 90 by Rev. j. G. Snow Edwin w.
Ross and Miss Sarah F. johnson, both of Yarmouth
In Freeport, Dec. 20. by Rev. j. j. Bulfnch, VIM.
T. Bennett and Miss Mary F. Melcher, both OF Free
port.
In Bridgton Dec. IT, w. H. Mcdonald, of Port
land, and Miss Emma, daughter of Lemuel Davis,
of Bridgton.
In Denmark, Dec. 21, z. c. Whitney and Hattie S.
Pfngree.
81 In Bath, Dec. p, Samuel C. Barker and JuliaA
daughter of Dr. A. j. Fuller.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-25

Bachelors Hair Dye.
This superb Hair Dye is the best in the world-per-
fectly harmless reliable and instantaneous no dis
appointment ridiculous tints or disagreeable odor
The genuine VIM. A. Bachelors Hair Dye produc-
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.ACard.

A Card
The undersigned hereby tenders his sincere thanks
to his neighbors, Fire and Police Departments for
their prompt attendance and very careful manage
ment in staying the fire with SO little damage to his
house and furniture at the fire Saturday evening dur
ing his absence. CHARLES H. STUART