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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-09-28

\ man was once travelling through
the State of Illinois, and coming to fer
~ and being without money, the follow
ing colIoquy took place between him and
the ierrvman:
Ferry say, Mister, have you
got any money!"
Travcler-'N No sir
frrrvman-'Have YOU got any Mt
homc:'
Travclcr-'No sir
Fcrryman-'Can you borrow anyT
Iraveler-'No.'
fcrryman-'Do you expect to get any
on the other side?
Travelcr-'No sir
Ferryman-'Well, then you had bet
ter stay where YOU are, for it makes
id little difference which side you
are on.
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There is man out in Wyoming who
did not want in woman's wit when
forced to do woman's work while his
wife was on the jury. He appealed to
her to come home, but she wasn't in
any particular hurry. as me would now
find out how nice it was to STAY at
home and mind the children. while she
was loafing around the courthouse AS
he used to do The man went home
and hired good looking cook, and
sent his wife word to be sure and not
come home until she wanted to on his
his account, but as soon as the news
reached her she bolted Immediately
and is now one of the loudest oppos-
ers of female suffrage.
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Vol XVII Whole No. 500. No. 80.

"A SHARP CONDUCToR.--A prominent
legal gentleman of this city procured
pass on one of our street railroads last
week, but before he had an opportunity
to use it. he discovered that he had lost
it. Suspecting that some one had sto-
len it, he went to the Office of the rail-
road company, informed the officials of
his suspicious, and requested them to
have any one who should present the
pass on the street cars arrested. Orders
were accordingly issued to all the con-
ductors on the line to keep sharp look
out for the missing ticket. A couple of
DAYS afterward, while searching through
some papers in his Office. the legal gen
ileman found the missing ticket, aud
while riding home on car presented it
to the conductor, who examined it close
ly. He Immediately colared the as
founded member of the bar, and, in re-
ply to aquestion to what he meant bv
seizing him, remarked that he had been
looking for the man who had stolen that
ticket for some days past. In vain the
legal gentleman cndeavored 10 explain
that he was the rightful owner Of the
pass the conductor would not believe
him. ,ie said he had seen good deal
of human nature and knew an honest
man when he met him. On the return
trip he brought his prisoner back with
him and took him to the police station,
where he was recognized and releas-
ed.--.S. LOWiS Republican.
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The Waupun (Wis) Leader tells a
pretty fair story tor n truthful paper. 1t
SAYS that a citizen was driving IA COW
along the street, which said COW wa,
not inclined To navigate at very rapid
pace, whercupon our hero picked up u
.'.."~ aud was about TO cast il at the
qnadruped when a lady standing on the
walk hailed him with good evening.
Nh. This somewhat illustrated
him, and with an effort at agreeablene,-
H. made very polite bow to the cow
and threw the stone at the lady
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CONSISTENCY A JEwEI.-Thc often
quoted phrase Consistency a jewel,
the origin OF which has so puzzled liter
AIRY critics. appeared originally in Muir
tasus collection of ancient English and
Scotch ballads. Ia the ballad of Jolly
RpbNu Roughcad' are the following
lines:
Tu~h tush my lassiei such thoughts resiglle
Comparisons are cructl-
Fine pictures suit in frames fine.
tuu-lst"ncy's a Jewel.
For thee and me coarse clothes are best:
Rude folks In hpIneiye ruiment Ire-t;
IL Joan and goodman Robyn
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Daddv's Bow.

In certain small town on the Mis-
sissippl lived man who made horse
trading a business. He bought up
horses for city market, and was con-
stdered pretty good on a trade. One
day long, lean, queer, green-looking
specimen Of the western country ar
rived at the dock with a boat-load of
horses. He inquired for the horse
jockey.
Daddy sent me down with some
horses he said. i'll half idiotic tone.
Who's he?'
Daddy
What do you want for your horsesT
Daddy said you could set your own
price was tho reply
Let me 90 down and look at your
horses said Brown, and accordingly
they were soon on the boat
Brown examined the horses, and
named the price he would give for this
one and that, and the country bump
kin made no objections, although some
of the offers were not more than one
half of the real value of the animal
One of the bystanders gently suggest
cd TO the countryman that he was be-
ing cheated, but he returned:
DADDY said Brown would set the
price himself and 50 Brown had it all
his own way.
At last they came to an animal
which did not look much superior to
the rest
Il must have more for that anermal,
he said; daddy says he can run
some
Run said Brown, that horse can't
run worth cent
Daddy says 50, and daddy knows
Why, I've got one up to the stable
who can beat it all to hollow
'Gucss not said the fellow. Let's
hear en-. III beat the whole boat-load
Of horses on EN-
Brown smiled
I'll stake five thousand dollars
against your hoatload,' said Brown,
winking 70 the crowd, and these men,
selecting two, shall hold the stakes
Browns five thousand dollars was
| intrust.d to one, and the other went
on board the horse boat.
One oi the crowd started to rcmon-
strate with the poor idiotic fellow. but
! lie only responded:
'Gollv dad told me hc cosl ruu
some, and daddy ought to lose EN- if
( he WAS such a tarncl fool to tell Inc that
when he couldn't'
/ Browns sleek racer was brought
/ down, and Brown mounted him The
countryman led out his animal and ii
4 looked a though the poor fellow was
( To be badly beaten, when his horse
suddenly plunged forward. and the
jockey was left far behind. Such 20
! ing had not been seen IN those parts
! fnr long time, and poor Brown was
/ crcst-ialicn, rs the cheers OF the hy-
ISLANDERS fell on his ears.
III take the spondulix. said the
countryman, riding up dad was right
The anermal can get around Il little.
Brown tried To say it was MI Joke,
but tic fellow would have biz money
4 guess | won't trade TO-DAY, he
said, as ne put it in hi, old rough
leather pocket-book. I'M - hrck to
daddy.
In vain Brown tried to induce him 10
/ trade, hut he pushed of his boat. tr,-
] nlltciy saving. 'Ii better go back and
/ tell daddy
Brown was completely sold for he
knew n once that The green country
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The Yank ee and the Pirate.

'A'1'-1iN'h HIaIlt tslIS NO. On tue
casern shore OF Mount Desert. a large
island Off the coast OF Maine. an old
fisherman by the name of Jedediah
Spmnct, who owned schooner Of
sone hundred tons burden. III which
he, together with four stout sons, wa,
wont 10 90 about once year 70 the
Grand Bank for the purpose of catch
lnG Goldfish. The oll man had five
things about which he loved 10 boast
his schooner "Bctscy jenkins" ]" and his
-four sons.
The four sons were all That their
father represented them to be- and 40
one ever doubted his word when he
said that their Ike was not 10 hc found
for iifty miles around. The oldest MAS
twenty-five, while the Youngest had
reached hi- sixteenth Ncls, ami they
answered ID tile names nf Seth, An.
drew. John and Samuel.
One mornIn. 4 stranger cAllc,i upon
,Iedcdiah u engage him 10 take to
Havana some iron machinery hc,ongiu!
10 steam engines for sugar plantations
the terms were soon agreed upon. and
the oil man and his sons imlncdiltnli.
81, about putting the machinery on
board, that accomplished, they set
go
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-09-28
NEW PORTLAND PACKET.
Dr. OSGOODS
DENTAL NOTICE.

Competition in Dentistry like everything else
f-.ns-s ut new energie. Tor the mastery.
Having bad ncArlv nineteen years profes sion al
practice In this city have doubt Of the continu
ei support OF my numerous friends and pafros
Having for the pasi few years teen obliged L.
keep osi Of my ofire much possible 10
gain NV health. which nov admits Of dcsoiiug
ny eaeInslX attenilon 70 ii. am prep ared 10
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Positively without Pain.

and no injury ~ the Patient.
ArtiEeiAl Teeth inserted on the latest and most
approved plan as los - the cheapest, nerves OF
aching teeth destroyed without pain.
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.
II Remember, once In Granite Block. Main II.
Ellsworth, J. I. OsGooD.
Oct. Isss. a.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-09-28

The Chicago Post speaks Of Jaw
Jalfred Townsend
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-09-28
Defy Competition
in any branch Of Dental science or
IN PRICES !

buv Gold foil and sll dental material. in large
guam tiiles Anc much lower than any DENTIST in
fAstei n Maine. therefore Afford 10 do good
work as low any competitor NAV Offer
am prepared TO give my patients the benefit
OF any late Improvements practicable.
ms hes n ~ 81 fare extr in
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-09-28

Tho New York Ring is badly twisted,
ii not broken.
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GOOD FOR s5, 500.
HENRY CLEws 4 Co.

handed il to the young man, again re-
buked him for bothering the great firm
Of Henry Ciews 4 Co., and vanished
The messenger returned TO the bank. and
the paving teller, Indignantly paid the
money without more question. The
gentleman who altered the figures went
OF hi, way rejoicing, but two DAYS af
terward the firm of II. Clews & Co, dis
covered the fraud. They had lost just
S5,445 because OF a want OF good breed
ing.-N. y. Sun.
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\ isEsSoN N Wv NlLlll Al pbHl TWO
weeks ago a draft for 30 was presented
al Tie office OF Henry Clcws Il 90. nud
in the usual course OF bu>ines, w.
stamped thus;
ACcEr.ED
Payable at the Fourth National Etnk
HENRY tLEw \ Co.
Two or three days afterward the draft
wa- presented to the Fourth National
Bank for payment The figures had
been altered to $500, but not 20 d. tu
attract attention. The man who pre-
sentcd the check. however, was - ncr-
yous that the suspicious ot The pawn.
teller were aroused He detained the
man who presented the draft, aud sent
message TO the house OF Henry CIcws
4 Co.. 10 see ii it was good. After some
trouble the messenger forced an inter-
view with ilIe junior member OF the firm
The voung gentleman seized the check,
drew II through his jewellcd fingers and
said:
''Young man, there's our stamp on
that draft right in plain sight of your
eyes. II that stamp was bear it would
bite YOU. Tell your paving teller that
time is valuable 10 us. and if we are to
De interrupted in our business hours
through his stupidity the firm Of Henry
Clew. Il Co., will have to make some
other arrangement so far a the Fourth
National Bank is concerned
So saying he seized pen, and before
the messenger had recovered from MS
surprise and could tell him Of the paving
teller's suspicion. he wrote across the
face of the check
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IMMEDIATELY. A married man TO work on a
l farm, wife to do housework. One without
children preferred. Permanent situation to the
right msa. Address stating wages e xpected.
JAMES fLYE
Seal Cove
- Me.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-12-09

State of Louisiana ts. Anderson
Preuss, charge, larceny; condemned
to six hours parish Jail and costs, and
motion for new trial filed by
NJ. Marks, attorney for accused.
Mrs. E. Supervielle Us. succession OF
Marx Schonberg ct. ais, exception and
prayer for oyer of the note sued upon,
and notarial ctreferred toin plaintiffs
petition, and exception to the right OF
plaintiff to commence and maintain
her present action against the admin
istrator of said succession, on the
ground that said plaintiff never pre-
scented her claim to the administrator
in his official capacity to be recognized
and acknowledged according to law
as just debt of said succession, were
fled by r. N. Sims, ESQ.,, on behalf OF
NJ. Marks, ESQ.,, administrator OF said
succession.
Cora Dacoste as. Cornelius Brand,
E. n. Pugh, Esq, for plaintiff, r. n.
Sims for defendant. Answer to rule
filed by r. N. Sims, Esq, on behalf of
defendant, and amended answer to
rule also filed by same attorney. Rule
taken up and after having been ably
argued contradictorily, by both attor-
neys, was dismissed ON the ground
that the certificate of the Justice to
the commission bore mo United States
revenue stamps as required by law.
Bill of exceptions reserved by plain
tiff's attorney to the ruling of the
court, and case continued on motion
of plaintiffs attorney.
Joseph Terrier Us. Antoine Monte
elmo and r. Leon Guedry, appeal
from Justices Court, Fourth Ward,
n. NJ. Conway, Justice; amount in
volved sixty-five dollars, price OF
work performed on peddler's cart
belonging to defendants, by Ieard &
Creissen represented by plaintiff, their
agent. Case ably argued contradic-
torily. Fred Duffel, Esq, for plain
tiff, NJ. Marks, Esq, for defendants
Case submitted and taken under
advisement by the court to be decided
next Thursday.
| Court adjourned to next Tuesday
Cases fixed for the 9th reassigned fol
next week.
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DEVELOPED FACTS.

By reference to the vote for q Pres
ident of the Senate, which we give in
our report of the proceedings of that
body, elsewhere, it will be seen that our
suppOsition of last week that the Gus
toni house faction of the Senate would
nominate white man in order to Sc
cure the vote of the Democrats, has
proven true. There is no doubt in
our mind that Senator Iugraham as
PRED to the position of Lieutenant
Governor, and was only induced to
forego his aspiration by the aprarent
utter hopelessness of success-for the
seven Democratic members of the
Senate have not yet become sufficient
ly imbued with the spirit of equal
rights to cast their votes for eolored
candidate for the second Office of the
State Government.
This election of a Lieutenant Gov
ernOr has demonstrated several facts.
One is: that Governor Warmoth en-
joys the confidence of the Republican
members of the Senate in an exact ra-
ito of two to one. And it may be well
to mention that q majority of the Re-
publican. Senators opposed to him
have lost the confidence of their con-
stitueneies, and stand no chance of re-
election to their present positions.
Another fact is: that the Custom
house faction feels itself too weak to
successfully contend alone against the
State Administration and its friends
who constitute the great mass of the
Republican party of the State-hence
| will not hesitate to pander to the Dem
oerats and shape all their measures of
public policy in such a manner as to
invite the support of the very party
they have SO often and violently ac-
cused Governor Warmoth of fraterniz-
ing with and selling out to.
A third fact is: that the Democrats
will, as party, aid and encourage
the weaker faction of the Republican
party, no matter what may be the
principle involved, and will only seek
our disruption and defeat. Their cries
of reform have little or no weight.
their sole desire being to obtain con-
troll of the State Government.
A fourth fact is: that the Republican
party has signally triumphed over its
combined enemies, and with Governor
H. c. Warmoth and Lieutenant Gov
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1871-12-09
THE SCHOOL EXHIBITION.

The exhibition given at the Court
house, in this town, on Friday even
ing, November Oath, by scholars of the
two public schools of the fourth, ward
combined, under the direction their
able teachers, Messrs. Theo. w. Lott
and James Marshall, was an entertain
ment that will long be remembered by
the large number of persons-mostly
relatives Of the pupils assem-
bled to witness it.
A platform or stage had been erect
ed in the court room, surrounded with
curtains, and these were drawn aside
at 8 o'clock to g crowded house. At
ter few Introductory remarks from
Mr.. Lott, who apologised for the in
completeness of some of the arrange
ments in regard to curtains and stage,
the exercises commenced by we'll
delivered defamation from Mr.. Cor
nelius Bryan, Mr.. Lofts able assist
ant, upon the subject of education and
its effect upon the progress of nations.
This young man gives promise of be-
coming fine speaker, and he certain
ly had reason to feel encouraged and
gratifed by the bursts of applause
which greeted his effort on the occa-
sion referred to-
After this followed declarations
dialogues, songs, ETC., too numerous tC
allow of full mention, and of such gen.
eral excellence, as to make the task o.
individual comment upon a portion o.
them delicate matter for fear of do.
ing injustice to the others. Suffice il
to say that every pupil performed hi,
or her part in the exhibition without
falter or mistake, and that, combined
they reflected the greatest credit upor
themselves and teachers
Among those who especially distin'
guished themselves may be mentioned
the following, though We wish it dis
tinetly understood that those not il
the list acquitted themselves almos,
faultlessly, considering their years and
advantages, and we intend them NJ
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SECOND DAY.

The Senate met on Thursday, pur
suant to adjournment, all the MEM
bers present.
The minutes of the previous days
session were read and approved, when,
upon motion of Senator Harris, the
Senate adjourned sine die, by a vote of
18 to IL, some of the very Senators
who had the day before declared the
session to be illegal voting for its con-
tinuance.
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THE STATE SENATE.
FIRST DAY.

FIRST DAY.
Pursuant to the proclamation OF the
Governor, the Senate assembled at
Mechanics Institute, New Orleans, at
noon of Wednesday last, all the Sena-
tors present. The Secretary called the
Senate to order, and an election for
temporary chairman was at once gone
into, which resulted in the choice of
Hon. p. B. s. Pinchback, Of Orleans.
Mr.. Pinchback, after returning thanks
for the honor conferred upon him, de-
clared in order the election of per-
manent president who should be ser
oficio Lieutenant Governor of the
State Of Louisiana.
Senators Pinchback and COPELAND
being put in nomination, the Secreta-
~ called the roll, with the following
result:
For Mr. COupland-Messrs. Anderson, An
Herwig, Ingraham, O'Hara, Pinchback, kay,
Smith, Sypher, Thomas, Thompson, Todd-lo.
For Mr.. Pinchback-Me Barber, But
Ter. Campbell, COPELAND, Gallup, Harris,
Hunsaker, jerks, Kelso, Lewis, Lynch, Nc
MILAN, holland, Raglan, Swords, Twitchell,
Whitney, Wilcox-l8.
MIR. Pinchback was declared elected.
Several Senators at this point con-
tended that the Senate could not le-
gally transact any further business
than the election of president, and a
motion was made to adjourn until the
regular session of January next. Sen
ator jerks made the point of order
that as the Senate had been convened
in session for period of ten days, il
could not properly adjourn to any def
mite time beyond the expiration Of
that period. The point being decided
well taken, the motion was amended
to adjourn sine die. Lost.
Upon motion, Senators Mcmillan
Barber and Kelso were appointed q
committee of three to draft resOlu-
lions expressive of the feelings of thu
body in regard to the death of the late
Lieutenant Governor and Senators
Campbell, Ray and Butler committee
to wait upon Governor Warmoth anG
inform him that the Senate was organ
lied and ready to receive communica
tions from the Executive Department
A resolution was offered by Senator
Lynch that the Senators remit al
claim against the State for mileage
and per diem for the extra session
but unanimous consent to its immedi
ate consideration not being obtained
it laid over under the rules.
After which, a motion to adjourn
until IL o'clock NJ. next day Thurs
day. prevailed.
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Post-offce Notice.

DoSALDsoNyILLE, La,
September, 1871.
Mails Arzfye-From New Orleans on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday mornings.
From Thibodaux Monday and Thursday
at 6 o'clock p. NJ.
From st: Francisville Sunday, Tuesday
and Thursday.
Mails are ClOsed-For New Orleans
on Sunday at II o'clock NJ, and at six o'clock
p NJ;
On Tuesday at three o'clock p. NJ;
On Wednesday at o'clock p. NJ;
On Thursday at II M.
For Thibodaux on Monday and Thursday
at 6 P. NJ
For st. Franeisviile Monday. Tuesday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at p. NJ
Postoffiee will be open every day from
A: NJ to P. NJ, except on Sunday, when it
will be closed at IL o'clock NJ,
No letters viii be registered ON Sunday
after o'clock A. NJ.
The postofiee rules viii be strictly execn-
ted by its officers.
P. LANDRY, Postmaster.