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The Portland daily press., 1871-07-01

On this discouraging topic, the New York
Times OF Thursday, discourses as follows:
'For pure nonsense, the Maine Democra-
cy may be backed against the field. The SOL
emn mummery of the Ohio men was bad, but
the vain commonplace of the Maine men are
worse. Their platform is tedious array OF
unmeaning platitudes, and the speeches con-
corning it are bewiiderDg in their ambitious
confusion. They neither abide nor depart
Evidently they have heard the word of COM
mand, but they are badly drilled and do not
know how to obey it. They accept the "Dew
departure" with the qualification that they
be not called upon to str They reject repu-
diation, with saving clause that may be in
terpreted in favor of paying the bonds in
ereenhacks. They denounce ''high" pro-
tective tariff, but afford no insight into their
conception of tile principles on which it
should be remodeled. They bewail the i'm
projections OF the Civil Service, but they are
not anxious to see them removed, except by
the further application of the rule of examin-
atiOrs adopted by the Democratic Party-a
rule which remained dead letter until Re
publican Administration enforced it.
To explain this precious document, we have
the speech before the Convention of Mr..
William III. Clifford, whom the World at
tempts to rescue from obscurity by calling
him "rising young Democrat" The expa-
nation afforded by Mr.. Clifford is not satisfac-
tory. He is too much puzzled himself. "Why,'
he cries, why this barren pageant of any
more Democratic Conventions in Maine
We are but organizing for another defeat
Curious readers of his despalring oratory will
wish he had answered his own question. 81
am ayerse," he remarks, "to the mention Of
these subjects" We have not the heart to
find fault with him, but what was the use Of
starting first-class conundrum and then Civ
ing it up? 1t is useless to talk ABOUT what
the Democracy have sacrificed for principle in
times past. They have just thrown theil
past principles to the dogs, and their former
fidelity to them is no excuse for present exist
ence. 1t is no use, either, to explain why the
Democracy were faithful in the past, The,
are faithful no longer. The Democracy, il
the words of Mr.. Clifford, shave followed
their principles to their legitimate conclusions
and were covered with obloquy and defeat
Now, to get rid of the oblOquy and defeat
they have abandoned their principles. VIII
Mr.. Clifford. or any other Democrat, youn!
or old, rising or sinking, be kind enough t6
tell us what the Democracy are going to do il
the future, besides making up their minds t,
submit to any humiliation that an nnprincipl
ed scramble for office may impose upon them
The Portland daily press., 1871-07-01

We think the papers of the State are at
taching altogether too much Importance to
the remark made to the editor of the Belfast
Age by Mr.. Hichbcrn, in regard to a third
party convention this fall. We doubt if there
Is dozen temperance men in the State who
nave the remotest idea OF holding such con-
vention, however dissatisfied they NAV feel at
the non-enforcement OF the liquor laws
BridgtOn Neavs.
The PRESS never attached any Importance
to the report, for we have yet to see Repub-
lican who does not heartily support SIDNEY
PERHAM. Last year, few unacquainted
with him, did not yield hearty support, but
his signal success the present year has secur-
cd nm the universal confidence of the whole
party.
The Portland daily press., 1871-07-01

ONE OF the recent converts to the "consti
tuition as it is" called the new departure
democrats, occupies half column in the
Argus in Directing to the prayer of Rev. Mr..
Bailey in the Republican Convention. Time
was when prayer for the abolition of hu-
man bondage, the repeal of the fugitive slave
law, and the success of Free State men in
Kansas, was not only considered personal
insult by every Democratic leader, but as
revolutionary and even unconstitutional: but
it was expected now-just in the first gush of
the enthusiasm of a thorough convert to
new departure, he would have hailed a PRAYER
for the progress and prosperity of these great
principles with fervent amen. He should
have been thankful, as converted profligate
should be, that some apostles had been so
true to these great truths that they might
express their thanks that they had "no new
departure to make" Indeed, the new con-
vert should receive this testimony of a be-
lever OF many years with heartfelt thankful
ness, both as a consolation and an encourage
ment 10 persevere.
We fear that this "new departure" is not a
radical one-that there remains in the hearts
OF these Augusta converts some lingering
traits OF their old leader who always trem-
blei and ragged when he heard PRAYER for
the overthrow Of the powers of darkness.
The Portland daily press., 1871-07-01

At New Sweden Juue 21st, a Swede named
Jacob Lawson while telling trees, was acct
deDtally hit by falling tree, and died after
suffering intensely for q hours. Forty-five
more Swedes arrived on Sunday last.
The Portland daily press., 1871-07-01

PORT OF PORTLAND.
Friday. .luue 20,

| Friday, June 30.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Linda, Sulis. Yarmouth. Ms, with pas.
sengers and mdse to John Porieous.
Steamer New York, Winchester, st John, N B. yiG
EastpOrt for Boston.
Steamship Clotlda. (Br) from Wells Beach, where
she went ashore last December. lowed round BY
steamer Winans. The Clotilda will be taken IN %
the dry dock after the salvage is settled. II will be
necessary to remove five plates her bot
tom and will have TO be newly fastened sireng
ened in some other places. Her machinery is not
much damaged and only sua par. OF it will come
out II will cost about $4,000 to repair and tit her
tor
Sch Mary Hagan, Sinnett, Boston.
Sch Caressa Sadler, Salem for Ellsworth.
Sch Sea Nymph, Conley. Newburyport, to load for
Sch Col Eddy. Mclean, Portsmouth.
Sch Waterfall, Cameron, Boothbay
Sch Ripley Ropes, Fosnton, Boothbay.
Sch Medora, Farnbam Boothbay.
CLEARED
Barque Daring, Mcdonald, Baltmore-A L Hob
son.
Brig James, (Br) Ballard, Pictou. Ms.
Sch Elizabeth Ann SRI DeCoste. Pictou, Ms.
Porteous.
Sch Helen Mar, Nickerson. Gardiner 10 load for
Philadelphia-Cbas sawyer 81 Co.
SAILED-Brigs Ernest, and Almon Rowell.
MEMORANDA.
U steamer McCHlloch, Henriques, from cruise
reports 22d, off Penaquid discovered ..caraway''
boat with $50 bbs Dol gies on beard which had eln
run under by the skipper and was full of water.
Her captain made signal of distress and she was
towed into Round Pond. Capt II reported two YES
sells tor informaity in their papers.
Barque Cbalmette OF Freeport which was driven
out OF Galveston in the late gale and dsmased has
been hbellod TOT $4,000 By the OF the steamer
Bolivar, which towed her back to port.
Sch Allen Lewis, tot Boothbay) Lewis, from Balt-
more for Boston, put into Norfolk 26ih, in a leaky
condition.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-11-25
FROM WORTHWHILE.

WORTHWHILE. Oct 20.
AT the Worthwhile Lyceum strong'minded
'crttsr" stepped on the stage, and after lengthy
speech, delivered the following decoration
The male advocate of female suffrage; who aud
what is heI The man who sits around the house
on his political economy while the last ember
is expiring in the CRATE, and e1claims, BY Jehu,
Mrs. Wintersum guess the fire is almost e1.
piied you bette: pick up u few chips; I want to
finish this article on woman's rights' Yes, be
believes in woman's rights to such an extent tina
he sits in the house toasting his shins while his
wife is outdoors swilling hogs, feeding cows, and
having her fingers nearly chewed off in her en-.
deavors to learn young calves to drink milk. Or
very often the unfeeling wretch will leave his
wife 1T home to to domestic affairs, while he
goes to the circus to see the daring female rider
swing her legs sround and kick up her heels CT
to the the,,re, that he may get birds.eye view
of the long, slim, tapering leg OF the ballot dan
Ger
May the Lord deliver as from such Internal
advocates Of woman's rights"
The lady left the stage amid the thuuders Of
applause from the gentlemen.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-11-25
The Boston Post saws 1.-The hide of Bullock ia

The Boston Post saws 1.-THE hide of Bullock j,
S.ry ,siok; bat the governors attempt to hide
his ra>es.iity is very thin
"A contemporary says: "Whst is the mystery
of Catacax,? The ia6yriuthine sQusbble is $
Macy, and wrapped in togs. SO very dense and
h,zy, that the aft ir is fl to drive Que crazy. l.
it tue that he is simply TOLERATED" until the
visit OF tie Duke is over! And if SO what's he
reason he's 50 hated, and warned TO .esve his
present fields o! clover. Has he in good soGth
written naughty letters, and thereby 9, ned the
anger OF the Fish Z Or trod upon the buDions
81 his hetters, or overturned the diplomatic dish!
W nat is It's there no ore 10 can tel us. aud
ravel out the ambiguoUs tangled ske;u, letting
Us know who Ills that is leai Jus, thEs, know
ing, We may be at peace ag in"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-11-25
republican.

The HOME CIRCLE" is one of the best and
cheapest illustrated story papers in the United
States, brimfu! of good things every week. Only
81 year. Single copies five cents, for sale
everywhere. Sample copies sent free by address.
ing the publisher, F. Gleason, No. AZ Summer
street, Boston, Mass.
Single copies for sale and subscriptions recsiv.
ed by Osman Il Hapeman, Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-11-25

The reason why VII the radical lapers take
sides against Gov Palmer in his controvers,
with Gen. Sheridan and Mayo. Mason is exact.
this:
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. 1.-The ACTON OF
Gen. Sherid II ~ Chicago, both tuiing aud sub
,equent to the fire, meets the approval OF the
president.
Grant is the republican party, and not to APP
prove what be approves is to place oneself on
side of the pale OF that party. Palmer is not for
Grant. and is therefore no longer regarded "a II
republican
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-11-25
CREAM OF OUR EXCHANGES.

& Peokskill man wrire- to the editor Of the
local sheet that you'll lit yur he'd punched 1t
Won print IN yur paper that my wife had twins. y
The Peetsk;ll man. says exchange, has oar
sympathy tn be mad plural father at one
fell swoop is enough to give any man &" bad
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-11-25

Council Proceedings.
REGULAR MEETING.
OTTAWA. Tuesday. n

OTTAWA. Tuesday, Nov. 81, 1871
| Present-Mayor Jones and Aldermen Vette
Stout. Lynch smith; Duffy, Carey, Huston, Nc
Ginnis, Formulas, Miller and Moore.
Minutes ot the last meeting were read and APP
| proved.
Petition of Warren Moore, asking council to re.
| nnG to HIM the sum Of $3.50 paid by him on his
property IN excess Of the amount he ought to have
paid, IN consequence OF a clerical error of asses
sor, as certified to by him, was read.
On motion of McGnns, received. and clerk di-
rected TO issue order, payable 10 W arren Moore
for $780, on presentation Of city collectors re-
ceIpt FOR the taxes OF 1871
Petition of Henry A. Rowland and others re-
qnesting City Council to take immediate action to
remedy the evil complained of, caused by the
flow OF water upon the roadway under the acquc-
duct. by reason OF the construction of the Fox
river dam, was presented.
On motion OF Miller, received and referred to
committee on streets and alleys, with power to act
Further time was granted committee on streets
and alleys for report Oh matter referred at last
meeting, III relation to tae construction and re.
pair of sidewalks.
Nette, from committee on sewerage, to whom
was referred the petition OF ulrich Weichman and
others, asking council TO cause ditch oy drain to
be dug to convey the water from lot No and 4,
IN block No. y. North OTTAWA reported that com.
mittee hal examined the locaiAy, and considered
that prayer Of petitioners should be granted on
the ground than the stagnant water was not only
dctrlment to Ihe parties complaining, but was
also public nuisance.
On motion of MCGlnnis, repOrs was received, and
referred to committee on public health and Mayor
Jones, with power 10 act.
On melton of Stout, supervisor Of streets was
ordered to cause the ditch intended TO convey
water from pond on the south SIDE Of east Main
street, between Orleans and York street, to be en-.
larged 50 Ms to remedy the evil complained OF.
Proposals of Joseph Meyer, Corner 4 Clarke,
Eugene Redmond, A Wilcox Hossack 4 Harden,
and W. Trevet, for painting fence around Wash.
ington square, were submitted.
On motion OF carey, referred to specisl com
mittee, with power TO act.
Mayor Jones appointed Carey, Smith and Stor-
mont said committee.
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The Cnnicsslons Of ~ invalid.

The Confessions Of IA Invalid.
Published warning and for the benefit OF voupg men
dadosy. who suffer from Nervous Debility, &C.. supplying
HE aRANs W sgLr-sURE.
Written by one who cured himself and free On ecrly.
NJ postpaid directed envelope. Address. -
May ~ Gmos NATHANIEL MAYFAA. BiooklYn,N
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-11-25

no 1ti.c,E.
Six Hundred Acres of Land.
Situated In hc Town Of Grand RAPIDS. La Sale county For
mIlcr Information. apply to DANIEL GlllN, Northeast
corner OF Grand Rapids j. o. Address, Ottawa, Ills.
October 2Sth, lSi-u
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-11-25


A ss-J'IsAS"I'es on -I'i'I'I.l3.--1hc under
signed having the only sct Of A6dct Eooks or rue to
nh nnd lots La Sale county prepared TO do general
N fe business, nnd offer superior Inducements to those
dom" bUslncss with ihpp.
OWING TO Tie great number OF defective titles parties buy
ing selling, or loanng borrowing real estate win
wen 10 consult them as 10 the condition OF title, ETC.
an dbiIoS ~ rue 10 tAst Of land or town lot In La
N' county, with certificates TO tax sales and judgments
tn wr c' on sUd real csaic. furnished on short notice.
The I'VE to ali lands or lots offered Tor sale by them shown
TO purchasers. LELAND LELAND
uNce northwest corner oi Court House Square,
70. lraNtrlil Ottawa, Illinois.
January - is,i..ti
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-11-01
NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS,

GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
- ceived by John Clements for binding
the following bridges. mp to the 9th day
of November, 1871, on which day the said
bids will be opened by the respective com.
missiomers and Johu Clements and the
nearest Police Jury member to said hrid-
ges, at the Court House at IL o'clock NJ,
to-wit:
L. The bridge across the Bavou Saline
on Bayou Rapides above the Innis plan.
tatiOn.
2. The bridge across the Big Bayou near
Lloyd Shorter's.
3. The bridge across the bayou at the
church near Robert L. Luckct's place on
Red River
A. The bridge across the Big Indian Ba.
you near John G.. lrving's, Oh Bayou La
tania, all of said bridges to he built above
high water, in q workman-like manner, of
good material, and covered with plank
two inches thick.
Sealed proposals will also be received by
F. J Barrett for the building of a bridge
across Bayou RigOlet, near Gus Labat's,
up to the 9th day of November, 1871, on
which day, at II o'clock NJ, raid bids will
be opened by the commissioners and said
Barrett, Police Jury member at his store,
| in Pineville. For further infol nation call
on II. j. Barrett.
Sealed proposals will also be received by
DR.. J w. Bass for the building of four
bridges on the road leading from Cheney
! Vile to Echo Landing, up to the 9Th day
of November. 1871, on which day. at u
o'clock NJ, said bids will be opened by the
commissioners and J. w. Bass, Police Jul y
member, in the town of Cheneyville.-
For further information call on DR.. j. w
Bass.
Sealed proposals will also be received by
Jessie Clifton. Police Jury member, fol
the building of bridge across the Calca
sieu River at Davis Crossing. up to the
9th day of November, 1871, OH which day
at ~ O'clock NJ. said bids will be opened
by the commissioners and Jessie Clifton
Police Jury member, at the store OF NJ
Panl. For further information call OF
Jessie Clifton. JOHN CLEMENTS,
| President T. j.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-11-01

their strength-have increased t Il
and of all the State governments they
control to the utmost extent possible
have enacted the most unjust appor-
tionment bills, and in States in which
they are the minority have sought to
lessen the ratio of representation in
Congress by classifying the census re-
farms. Shall we, while we behold
these things with our own eyes, stand
mute spectators of the degradation and
ruin of our country 2 Shall we &C
qaiesce by our silence in such unjust
and fraudulent attemps to stifle The
voice of the people and thwart the
popular will' Every man who desires
to see harmony and prosperity restored
should remember that much depends
on his individual excrtions, and that
this is struggle for the preservation
of constitutional government and the
union of the States on terms of equali-
ty and fraternity. Let US rebuke
fanaticism and venality by wrestling
the government from the hands of
those who have corrupted and pcrvert.
cd it, and see that it is so administered
in future as to command respect ut
home and abroad. Let us make our
judges independence of politica
changes, and place the Supreme Court
beyond the influence Of Congress and
the Executive. Let every man re-
solve to do his whole duty, and pas
sion and prejudice be sacrificed on the
altar of patriotism.-[New Orleans
Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-11-01

T.. G. &c Q. w. BARRIERE
1873 CANAL ST.,
NEW ORLEANS
IMPORTERS and dealers in French,
pie DRY GOODS.
A large and well selected stock always
on hand, which will be sold at the LOW
EST POSSIBLE PRICES.
Orders from the country will meet with
prompt aud careful attention.
Oct. 25-3m
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-11-01
A Frigh.fnl Story,

We do not know when we have
read anything more horrible than this,
from the Louisville (Clay county, ny
Ledger:
The Rev. DR.. Hawkins of Ridgeway
gave to B. j. Rotap, Esq, of this
place, the particulars of the following
frightful story, and to the last-named
gentleman we are indebted foy the
same. DR.. Hawkins was the attending
physician and is man Of Responsible
ty, and as the story, unreasonable as
it may seem, comes through only one
person of trustworthincss, we can safe
ly vouch for its truth:
Mrs. Sarah Parker, the wife of Thos.
Parker, living near Shawneetown, had
been afflicted for some time, and abou
two months ago grew worse and was
troubled with frequent spasm. Just
as she was recovering from one OF
these fits, while suffering very much,
her attendant discovered four snakes,
some ten or fourteen inches long, crawl
from her mouth, cape and gaze around
and then seek a hiding place among
the hair of her head. These the doc
tor secured and placed them in jan
of water, and fed them on sugar to
keep them alive. About an hour after
the four snakes came from her mouth,
, another, much larger and nearly three
quarters of an inch in diameter, crawl.
ell so far out that Mrs. Parker caugh,
sight of it, when she again went into &
spasm. An effort was made by the
physician to seize this one with his
tweezers, but it disappeared down hel
throat. The snakes captured were, as
we have stated, between ten and
fourteen inches long, and the doctor
described them as nearly as large as
his little finger. They had peculia,
ioirt about an inch and half back Of
their head, and were of darkisl
brown color. They gazed about as il
strangers to light and living objects
Two or three Of the snakes were sent
to physicians and Daturalists in Chica.
go and St. Louis, and these scientifi,
men write back that they belong to NJ
species known to them, or found il
natural or scientific history. Mrs
Parker lived ,about two months afte
this terrible occurrence, and died Oh
the I'd instant. Owing to objection
by her husband, no post-mortem ex
animation on the body was had"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-11-01

~ The Milwaukee (Wisconsin)
Sentinel says: "We mentioned the
other day that the tobacco crop of
Rock county would be worth million
OF dollars. We are informed that our
estimate is too low-that it will be at
least million and quarter, and that
it is now nearly all secured under
cover. Wisconsin is State of varied
resources. 1t is claimed that Berlin
will ship twenty thousand barrels OF
cranberries this fall, which, at ten dol
lars per barrel, would realize the
comfortable little sum of two hundred
thousand dollars; and probably other
places will do nearly as WELL"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-11-01
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
TIME UNDERSIGNED WOULD
i respectfully inform their friends
and the sugar planters generally of the
Parishes of Rapides and AvOyelles,
that they are now prepared to set or
repair kettles and boilers in the most
approved style and best wormanlike
manner. Having had 81 years expert
ence in this line Of business, they feel
satisfied that they will render satisfac-
ton, and will guarantee that their work
will be better, and by their style of
setting boilers, economic more fuel
than that of any other Mason in either
Parish. Best of references given, if re-
quired. GILES SMITH & SON.
March Is, 1e7l-1y.