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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-14
SIX PER CENT. PER ANNUN1,
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYABLE IN
GOLD COIN, ~.

Coupons payable March and September I, in New
York Bonds regis eTei If desired, Coupons made
pav.b'e IS each in London Eng and, ii preferred.
SINKING FUND-Ai proceeds OF sales of land,
as well AS OF timber and Other products lhererom,
are. by The Trustees, to be Invested in these Bonds il
they can he boneht at par or less; otherwise in
United States, State or Municipal Securities. And
on July l. 1872 and annually thereafter until these
Bonds become due or are all pai,. the Z. & N A.
Railway Co. Is bound to pay to the Trustees sum
Bonds outstanding. Such amounts and all in crest
received on securities. belonging to the Sinking
Fund to he invested above stated. and these
accumuations are solely Tor the purpose OF ad ton-
ally providiDg for the redemption of lhese Bonds.
The Sinking Fund c"nc,itutes a third great eeaent
these Bon.is
The Trustees are Hon. HANNIBAL HAMLIN, Of
Bangor, Me, and j. EDGAR THOMSON, Esq,
OF Phi,adslphia. Pa. AH fy
The Trustees are authorized to receive the Bonds
at Par and Accrued Interest payment for
any al the lands at their appraised value.
These very desirable securities tor safe at
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-14
HEADQUARTER
FOR
CHRIS sim AS GIFT s!

COMPRISING
Gold and Silver Watches, Clocks, Jewelry
Skates, sleds, Brackets, Work Boxes Dressing
Cases, Writing Desks, Ladies' and Children's
Companions, Work Stands and Baskets,
Rocking Horses, Handkerchief and
Glove Boxes, Music Boxes Steam
Engines, Toy Books, Games,
s v taa &c, &C.
Our stock of Toys and Fancy Goods are too
numerous to mention, and can assure our custom
ers that we shall sell as low as any house in the
country, either at wholesale retail.
.E We have large assortment of Christmas
Tree Ornaments.
Cd EXCHANGE STREET.
9. DAY, JR., & CO.
Dec SEQ swtd sn
THE OSTENSIBLE REASON
,TtFsEE -oF THE ot-A
AUTOCRAT OF ALL THE RUsSIAs
For sending his boy over the sea is to study Amer
that Nv soy
THE REAL OBJECT
OF
ALEXIS, THE GRAND DUKE,
IS TO FIND OUT IF POSSIBLE
AAOW IN LIE WOhlD
A. @. L E A @ H,
Can afford to pedde out his
-f DRY GOODS
AT HIS PRESENT Low PRICES,
So that if ever the ''old man. should be
Unfortunate i'm the Gar Business,
He will know enough to manage a
However this may be it is an old and well authen-
ticated fact that
81 MIDDLE STREET,
Is one of the Ancnt Landmarks well known to all
habitues OF Maine where Dry Goods are sold cheap
anke 10 Fatrlclan and Plebian. dc13sn2w
SOLARGRAPH.
HAVE vented new and beautiful Picture;
mres 1t that sees 1T every should see it before
getting any other. 1t is just the Picture for
CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
Come all and see the new Picture at
A. MI. M'KENNEY'S,
nov12sNeod 161 Middle st. d&w1m
WE ARE RECEIVING EACH DAY
NEW AND DESIRABLE GOODS
\. ADAPTED FOR THE
ID. HOLD AVS!
nY- All are invited to examine the same!
DAVIS 4 CO.,
NO. 10 CLAPP,s BLOCK,
dc12-sn2w CONGRESS STREET.
TIER AND CHE PER
THAN ANY OTHER
.t,E BOOTS AND SHOES:
THOSE FASTENED WITH
CABLE SCREW WIRE !
:, BETTEk-Because they are more Plable, more
and Waterproof, and are warranted
CHEAPER-Because, while their first cost is not
In excess of sewed or pegged work of like grade
their Durability is far greater, they preserve their
Shape much better and the metallic fastening nsures
a more Equal Wear
Equally applicable to light and heavy work.
The immense demand having called forth imita-
tons, consumers should be sure that every boot
shoe bears the Patent Stamp.
Sold by Dealers Everywhere.
no2ssn7w @a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-12-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SANTA CLAUS
Should not fail to call at 90 Exchange St.,
J. b. l. U C A s,

y. Ii. Il U T. A 3,
And purchase one of those.
BOY TOOL CHESTS,
NEW YORK CLUB SKATES.
The only kind used by Club Skaters
sleds, Writing Desks, Revolvers, Tea
Bells, Guns, Rifles, Pocket Knives
&C., SC.
Any of which will make useful Christmas Present.
dc14 sn cod
The Neatest, Cheapest and
Most Serviceable Pr t
FOR
CHRISTMAS,
The question is often asked what is the neatest,
cheapest, and most serviceaole present, can mako
Christmas.
DURAN & JOHNSON,
Can answer the question: by saying they have Of
the finest assortments of Ladies' and Gentle.
mems Sntchelts ever offered in Portland, at prlc-
es to suit ALL from 81 90 to $500 Come early
and examine our stock, as the assor .ment is now
complete.
EB Remember the name. ...-
DURAN &c JOHNSON,
No. III Middle Street
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1puBLIcAN VIcToRY.-The Republicans of
'ester, N. H., achieved a splendid victory
cccting Person c. Cheney MAYOR by
776 to 1927 for the Democratic can
q March NJ. Weston, the Democrat
o0 governor, had 81 majority The
unexl lit fell upon the Den,oc-,t;o
conven. cord, like a wet b,.r,,o. -.
ly everys. ferring to it and atten, ntir,,
to explain The jubilant r;o+a-e e
100 guns and celebrated tho ooa.-.-o
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DEPARTURES OF OCEAN STEAMERS
PORT OF PORTLAND.

..-..-, Wednesday, Dec. II.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Franconia, Bragg New York ,-passengers
and mdse to Henry Fox. -tl4. =
Barque H d Slower, Pierce, Mobile % days-cotton
for Biddeford and Lewiston Mills. Vessel to Ryan
Kelsey.
Brig George Harris, Blanchard, Bangor for New
Bedford. i
Brig Matilda, Coombs, Bangor for Boston.
Sch Oasis Wentworth, Cutler. I.
Sch Otranto, Hammond, Ellsworth.
Sch Telegraph, Woodward, Ellsworth
Sch Arboreer, Clark, Observation-Disclosures to Hos.on
Sch Mary e Heagan, Sinnett, Harpswell.
Sch Mary Lewis, Orr, Harpswell.
Sch Nj S Wonson, Lewis, Boothbay for Boston.
Schs Howe, Perkins, and Cabinet, Mills, BAN
gor for Boston. -'s-E s',--
,,Schs Fred Reed Pendeton, and M Pearson, PEN
dleton, Bangor for Boston. f.H
Sch David Faust, Lord, Surry for Boston.
Sch Nautilus, Dean, Rockland for Providence.
Sch Amazon, Warren, Belfast for Gloucester
CLEARED.
Sch Snow Bird, (Br) Cripps, st John, NB-John
Porteous
Sch sio Nutter, Brandford, Conn-Perkius, Libby
& Co. -
LAUNCHED-At Belfast 18th inst, from McGivery's
Davis, to be commanded by Capt Cottrell, by
whom she is owned together with parties in Belfast
Searsport and Boston.
MEMORANDA.
Sch H Prescott, Merriman from Norfolk for Port
land, put into Vineyard Haven 18th with bulwarks
stove, main gait broken, decks swept &c. having had
heavy weather.
Brig Edwin, (of Boston, Capt Hoffses. was lost on
Blanco, st Domingo, 18th ult, while in charge of a
pilot. Crew saved The vessel was owned in Bos-
ton and by Capt Allen of Maine
Sch Saarbruck, Clark four days from New York.
got among the reefs at Bermuda on the Sd inst but
was got clear without damage.
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LEA & PERKINS, SAUCE,

OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, FRESH FROM THE MILL.
Also the celebrated "POSTELS,"
And Other Choice Brands.
sn-oc9-d3m SHAW, HAMMOND & CARNEY.
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also pledged 10 ensure the payment thereof.
Tue Bonds are tor $1,000 each, due March l., 1899
bear interest at
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25
DIsAFFEcTIoN In PARIS.
GENERAL TROCHU RESIGNS.
His Resignation Accepted.

Reported Exclusively for The State Journal.
London, Jan. 25.-Information has been
received from Paris with reference to the
recent disaffection and discomfort which
prevailed in the city consequent on the
incompetency betrayed by General Trochu
of his management of military affairs.
Although the citizens have no thought
of surrendering the city, they are detained
by the inactive and lethargic policy which
has been followed by Trochu, from making
an effort at resistance to the besiegers,
Many opportunities have passed, which.
had they been seized, would have been of
considerable value to the besieged, and
would have secured them great advantage.
The troops and citizens are naturally
observant of these circumstances, and are
clamorous for courageous aud competent
leaders, who are better adapted to the
present crisis than Trochu and his admin
istration have proved themselves.
10 consequence of this feeling, which
has become general, Trochu has rendered
his resignation of the command of the
armies of Paris which he has hitherto
held. This has been accepted by the gov
ernment. Trochu, however, retains the
civil governorship Of the city, and will
control all matters and disputes connected
with this position, but will not henceforth
be admitted into military coupcils.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25
LegisIatixe SUMMARY.

In the Senate to-day, a number of bills
and petitions were presented and referred,
as follows For the relief of Clayton
North, commissioner of the revenue, for
the city Of Lynchburg; to amend the act
prescribing the duties and compensation of
certain township officers petition Of cer-
tain citizens Of the county of Mecklen-
burg representing that A. P. Lathrop, now
performing the duties, and claiming to be
the Senator from that county, is not en-
titled to hold his seat for the reason that
he has never been resident Of said county
in the intent and meaning Of the constitu-
tion petition of citizens of Accomac
county asking the modification of the
oyster law.
The following Senate bills were report
ed: To authorize the qualified voters of
Hanover county to vote on the question Of
removing their county seat to Ashland /;
authorizing the qualified voters of Prince
Edward to vote on the question Of removing
their county seat to Farmville to authorize
the corporation of Farmville to borrow
money for the purpose of erecting a court
house, clerks office and Jail in said town !;
to incorporate the town of Dublin, in the
county of Pulaski; amending code in re-
lation to taking fish in the waters of the
Commonwealth amending the. act pro-
teeting the oyster beds of the Common
wealth amending charter of the town Of
Front Royal amending code in relation
to fees of sheriff, sergeant, coroner aud
constable; to remit fine imposed on
Richard Tuck, of Halifax county, by the
Circuit court of said county.
In the House, bills were reported to
amend the code in regard to the illegal un-
loading of ballast, and in relation to the
issue Of land warrants
Mr.. McCaull offered the following resolu-
ton:
Resolved, That the Speaker of the House be
instructed to admit R. f. Walker, reporter for
the Lynchburg Republican, to a seat as re-
porter.
This gave rise to considerable debate,
and brought on a general discussion as to
the privileges to be extended to reporters,
some members opposing while others fa-
vored their admission.
Nearly two-thirds of the House voting
in favor of the resolution, the Speaker gave
the instruction required.
Bills we're presented to amend the act to
establish and maintain uniform system
of public free schools, and to amend an act
for holding the corporation courts Of the
State.
The consideration of the tax bill was
resumed and continued until adjournment.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25

1t is a significant fact that now (January
13) for the first time since the commence
ment of the siege, the question has been
heard, "How long can we hold out ?" The
people commence to talk of cessation oil
opposition, although professedly only with
the object of getting time to recuperate
and commence war of revenge. A feel
ing of distrust is spreading against those
who command and conduct the defense.
1t is certain that at the present moment
Paris would accept dictator joyfully, if
one could be found equal to the situation.
The fault of General Trochu is lack of
selt-reliance. Now that news from the
outside is scarce, he hardly seems to know
what to do.
Dispatches have been received from
Gambetta, but only to the 23d of Deem
ber. Although they give fatteriog ac-
counts of the condition of the provinces,
there is reason to believe that information
Of later date from other sources proves
that the hopes raised by Gambetta are
fallacious. Certainly, if no speedy relief
comes, climax must be reached inside the
city. Either the sorties must be on such
a scale on every side, as will throw all the
hazard on single effort, or capitulation
must be concluded on the best terms
attainable, or there will be terrible row
inside the city. So far as provisions are
concerned, although the reports show
enough for two months, yet the facts prove
their scarcity and the sufferugs of the
poorer classes. The prices are: For a
rabbit, 35 francs; chicken, 55 francs
a goose, 70 francs; a turkey, 80 francs
butter is 80 francs per pound eggs are
francs apiece; dog flesh is francs per
pound; prime parts of elephant 20 francs,
and of horse 10 francs per pound.
Ia addition to the hospitals, the Church
of st. Sulpice and the Odeon have been
partially destroyed by Shells. The Mu-
scum of the Luxembourg has been struck
by twenty shells within few hours, and
its unrivaled conservatories are totally de-
stroyed.
The evaporation of the people is so in
tense that French victory now would
bring insults fearful to contemplate.
An order has been given to remove all
the wounded German prisoners to those
hospitals which are 10 range of the enemy's
guns.
Since yesterday bread has been made oI
a minimum quantity of -four mixed with
rice aud other ingredients. There is not
sufficient flour for bread after the 10th of
this month. The troops have received
biscuits for the last five days in order to
save bread for the population. The supply
of horse flesh will last thirty days.
Movable ambulances have been estab-
lished in the quarters exposed to the
enemy's fire.
Streteher bearers are waiting night and
day at the guard-houses.
The splendid conservatory of the Jardin
des Plantes, which cost GOO, 900 francs, has
been destroyed, with its rare specimens Of
exotic plants.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25

In REFERENCE to the proposition for es-
tablishing in Virginia detective" depart
ment to bring to light all insecure bonds
of bonded officers, violations of the license
laws, and frauds on the revenue, the War
renton hder says; !" If the official cor
ruption implied by this proposition exists,
let some other remedy than the multiplica-
tion of officers be found to remedy it..
Make the approval of bad official bonds
by our judges cause for their impeach-
ment and removal, and let more effective
laws be passed FOR the mulcting or removal
of revenue officers. To us a system of
es espionage is odious."
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25

The time has come when, Americans
shall not be beggars, that they and their
industries may live by the mercy Of capi-
talists and manufacturers in Europe, but
show, in unmistakable language and ac-
ton, their determination that our mines
shall be opened, our raw materials manu-
featured, oar farmers find home markets,
and oar laborers have ample compensa-
tion-even though hireling press and
foreign enemies use their influence and
spend their money like water, as they are
doing, to establish an opposite policy.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25
Congressional.

Washington, January 25.--In the Senate,
Frank Blair was sworn in and consigned
the the Pacific railroad committees
The West Point appropriation bill was
reported, with amendments.
In the House, the fortifcation appropria-
tion bill was reported and made the special
order for Friday. A bill from ways and
means committee was passed admitting
goods imported, but not in bond, on 3lst
December, under the new tariff law, if APP
plication be made within thirty days; it
also puts the tariff on brandy, rum, gin and
whskey at two dollars per gallon.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25

The Theatre. e.--There was a splendid
house last night at the theatre, and the beauti-
ful drama OF "kathleen Mavourneen" was ems
Enthusiastically applauded. Ii is what may be
called ssdrean DRAMA" like the French play
of Victorine, and Dickens Ghost Of "Christmas
Past, Present and 10 Come" the interest in
which is not lost even when we are aware that
it is only the shadow of shadow, and that all
the terrors through which the heroine and hero
pass are but the offspring of hideous
nightmare, and merely such stuff as dreams
are made of.
Mr.. Watkins appeared to better advantage
in higher walk OF Irish character than we
are usually permitted to see on the stage. He
has none Of the vulgarity Of Barney Williams
and others of that class, who seem to take
pleasure in always degrading the national cha
representative of the warm-hearted, unso-
phisticated, simple and virtuous daughter of
Erin. She sung several ballads splendidy, her
rich, mellow and powerful voice-jeyous at
times, and then so softly sweet and full of
passion, now melting to sadness, now moving
to gladness, filling the whole theatre with the
concord of sweet sounds, and calling forth
rapturous applause from the delighted and ap-
preciatug audience.
We have had nothing 10 Richmond to equal
these pretty domestic melo-dramas of the Wat
kinses, and the crowded houses which nightly
greet them attest the fact that our people know
what good acting is when they see it.
The little comedy of "The Brown Gloves, or
to Oblige Benson" was played in very roll
icksome way, and afforded the audience in
finite amusement. We shall endeayor to do
justice to the stock of this fac company on
some future occasion.
Tonight we are to have another pretty do
nestle Irish drama-"Katie Darling, or Put
Yourself in Her Place."
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25
alexandria and Freaeriolsburg Road


The Chief Engineer reports (19th Janu-
ary, 1871 that the grading of this road
has been let in two divisions to energetic
and reliable contractors that preparations
for the work Of grading has been delayed
by the hard winter, and the suspension of
navigation on the Potomac by ice; that
236 men and So horses are at work under
one contractor, on five sections, and but
for the reasons assigned, there now would
have been 450 or more men employed.
The other contractor was pushing his ar
rangements to commence work on his di-
vision in ten days from date and he says
further, II have not the least doubt but
both contractors will finish their contracts
in the,specifed time, (July and October l.,
1871"
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25

ga few years ago, !" says the New York
Bulletin, "nearly all the different kinds of
perfumes and favoring extracts were i'm
ported, principally from France but we
now manufacture almost all that are used
here, and export considerable quantities
besides" Here we have but a continual
tion of the one and almost universal story.
Protection is building up the industries
great and small one after another, and Is
certain in time to render US more truly in
dependent of the rest of the world than
any country which has ever existed. Let
no man dare to lay unholy hands upon so
just, SO benefcent, SO grand measure, un-
less he be ambitious to have his name go
down to posterity among the worst ene-
mies of his country and its people
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25

Fipcastle About twelve months ago
more than one-half Of this town was destroyed.
The general impression was. that it was the
work of an incendiary. That Impression seems
to have been confirmed since, by attempts
recently made to fire the town again. A few
weeks ago fire was discovered in stable
in the place, but, fortunately, in time to
prevent any serious damage Night before
last. the stable of a worthy colored man,
Saunders Harvey, was set on fire and des-
troyed, together with two valuable horses,
hack, wagon, harness and quantity of proven
der.
1t is to be hoped the wretch who is doing
this burning may be caught, when we feel sure
the enraged citizens would deal summarily
with him.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25

An attempt was made not long since to
get an appropriation of several thousand dol
lars from the Legislature to paint the roof of
the Capitol, and otherwise adorn that ancient
structure. The Capitol first had fiat roof,
composed mostly, il is stated, of dirt, the OBJ
ject being doubtless ornament as well as utility,
by having State flower. garden in the elevated
sky paror lot thus afforded. Next the roof
underwent an elevation, and received a slate
covering. This was succeeded by tin roof
when such Institutions were first invented.
Twenty-Five years ago copper succeeded tin,
and again, a few years since, it was in turn
superseded by tin. Doubtless the roof will be
gotten all right some of these days.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25

Kerosese Horrors. Other means of de-
stroying human life having temporarily fail
ed, we notice that the "non, xplosive oils, ;"
composed Of the original stuff itself, or prepa-
tions from Kerosene, have entered on vigor-
ous campaign. Hardly paper reaches this Of
nee but what contains an account of some un-
happy wretch having quit this mundane sphere
not in blase glory, but kerosene. The law
should step in and forbid the sale of this dele
terious substance which, in its way, is proving
itself as destructive to human life as nitro gly-
cerne. We have had several unhappy sam
pies in this city oft efficacy indepriving peo-
pie OF re. Unfortunately the sufferers by this
destructive agent are chiefly woman who are
powerless to help themselves after once getting
comfortably on fire.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25

A MISSISSIPPI paper of late date repeats
the threadbare story about the number of
men engaged on either side Of the late
democratic rebellion" drawing conclu-
sions of course unfavorable to the Union
troops. This editor, says the Washington
Chronicle, and all others like him who
seek solace in this way, should bear in
mind that it was not rebels in arms alone
who prolonged the war for four years, but
the army OF rebels without arms at tho
backs of the Union soldiers. The un-
armed Democracy of the North did more
for the ''lost cause" than all the men in
arms in their 'front.'
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25

DISPATCH from San Domingo says !;
"The news Of the appointment Of the
commission by the President Of the United
States is generally received with favor, and
by many with enthusiasm. Affairs are at
a stand-stili, and projected improvements
are awaiting the action of the American
Congress. Agents of German, English
and American capitalists are travelling
about, making Investigations in order to
be ready to begin enterprises when annexa-
ton is cousummated."
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25

A RECENT report of committee of the
Massachusetts Legislature expodes pop
ular theory, that our railway management
is more destructive to life than under the
management in other countries. We are
told in this report that the number of pas
sengers killed or injured on British rail-
ways in a given year, was one in 3S4 900; !;
on the carefully guarded Belgium railways,
one in 100000; while in reckless Mas
sachusetts, there are only one in 1000, 900.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-25

THE way in which Robert Bonner laid
the foundation of his fortune is said to be
this: lie worked at the case as printer
at $8 per week, and wrote letters to the
country papers. When he had saved
$500, he bought the Merchants Ledger J;
and now he owns Dexter and j. Elliott,
and Nebuchadnezzar, and Ramsey the T.,
and ever SO many other nags. He has,
besides, two or three millions in stocks and
things, and an income of $4,000 week,
on which he manages to rough it.