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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24

SEVERAL years ago railroad for restricted
traffic was projected and built in Wales, hav-
ing a gauge between the rails of but little over
three feet Locomotives and cars were built
specially for it, but its success was much oubt-
ed by railway men. Improved to be surprising,
ly economical and capable of being travelled at
high rate ofspeed. Its economic advantages
were so obvious that it has been initiated in q
number Of instances both in Europe and in this
country. A road of this character is in opera
ton between Akron and Masillon, Ohio, and
another is projected between Piqua and Celina,
in the same State. The gauge is to be three
feet, the locomotive will weigh five tons and
each passenger car will accommodate twenty
persons. The locomotive is calculated to draw
about twenty freight cars. The advantage OF
such roads in sections where roads of the ordi-
nary gauge cannot be economically built and
maintained are obvious. On common railroads
the locomotive weighs from % to AZ tons, the
weight of cars is in proportion, and the wear
pared with similar expenses on narrow gauge
roads; indeed, on the latter the reduction Of
expenses descends in geometrical rather than
arthmetrical ratio. On these the radius Of
curves may be greatly diminished without dan
ger, the strain on wheels and axles in rounding
curves is greatly lessened, and the permanency
of the roadway is insured by the greatly dimin-
ished weight tits compelled to sustain. To these
considerations should be added the diminished
first cost of right of way, land damages, cut
tings, embankments, bridges, culverts, etc,
and the lessened expenses of employees in
running trains and repairing the road.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24
1, Money Wanted.

A young Mechanic who has more business than he
can do with his MEANS wishes to raise few thous-
and dollars either on loan or by taking partner.
The business is well established and pays large
profit. Any person wishing to make an investment
which will add to the business of Portland, will do
we'll to address for few days,
r- YOUNG MECHANIC, -
,,orodand1w Port1and Me
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24

D'Aubigne is now eighty years of age, and
is as bright, vigorous, and industrious as ever.
John B. Cough is i'll, and has had to decline
all lecture engagements for the present
Mrs. e. c. Stanton is one of the best Latin
and Greek scholars in the country.
Pauline Lucca, tbt great Berlin cantatrice,
it is positively announced inthe papers of that
city, will visit the United States next fall.
Rev. DIR. James Calder, of Hillsdale College,
Mich, has been chosen President of the Penn
sylvania Agricultural College.
The Rev. Alexander Fair, of Christ Church,
New Orleans, is totally deaf, yet breaches con-
stantly and converses fuently, understanding
everything that is said merely by the motion Of
the lips. He returns instant and pertinent an
swers to every question, and it is said that, un.
less the fact of his deafness were mentioned, it
would never be known.
james Mace, who is to fight Joe Coburn on
the 18th OF May, at some point in Canada, has
gone into training at 18th street and 9TH ave-
nue.. He walks twenty miles daily and fills in
the odd time by various gymnastic exercises
He is reported to be in splendid condition. =
Joe Coburn is in training at Goth street and 9Th
avenue. He also does his twenty miles day
and is working hard to bring his weight down
from 189 to 165. Coburn is trained by Jim
Cusick, while Frank MeIntire manages Mace
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24
Bachelors Hair Dive,

This splendid Hair Dye Is the best In the world;
the only true and perfect Dye harmless reliable in
stantaneous; no Disappointment no ridiculous tints;
remedies the i'll effects bad dyes; invigorates and
gyes the hair soft aud eautiful black or brown
Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers, and properly
applied at Bachelors Wig Factory, 16 Bond st,N,Y
june 9-1s7OsNd1yr&w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24
SPECIAL NOTICES
Union Central Depot,

The undersigned, citizens CT Portland, deeming it
important that Union Central Depot for the ac-
commodation of passenger traffic. should be estab-
shed at some central point within the city with all
necessary accommodations, and believing also that
the water front upon Fore River and the harbor Of
Portland should be reserved for the accommodation
OF merchandise traffic in such manner as to give the
city the greatest amount of ercal facilities in
the future respectfully invite the citizens and tax
payers of Portland who favor the location of the
Union Central Passenger Station upon Back Cove,
where ample room be had at cheap rates, within
100 rods of City Hail. meet at the Reception Room
10 the City Hall building Friday, March 9th, at 73o
O'Clock P. NJ to take the necessary measures to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24

NASHUA & ROCHESTER, RAILROAD This en-
terprise, SO important to the interests OF Nash
ua, is making rapid and solid progress. The
survey of the lower line between this city and
Epping was completed last week, and the sur
vey OF the upper route will be begun at once
The land damages along the entire line will be
nearly nominal-in fact, the right of way will
not cost the company thousand dollars on
the whole line. Such towns as Sandown, Ere
mont and Hampstead stand ready to do any,
thing reasonable to secure the route. The lit
tie town of Sandown is particularly liberal and
plucky, and will alone subscribe forty thous
and dollars to the stock rather than lose it.
Subscriptions all along the line are coming in
steadily. Many of the shrewdest and most
successful business men in this city are sub
scribing literally. Among those whose names
are down for five, ten, or twenty-five shares,
are Thomas Chase, Dana Sargent, A. w. Saw
YER Henry Parkinson, S. T.. Worcester, John
G.. Blunt j. d. Otterson, c. b. HILL Elijah
Coburn, Anthony Gage, G. H. Chase, E. H,
Hammond, G. W. Underhill, c. V. Dearborn,
L. A. Roby. j. A. Baldwin, A. ii. Dunlap, +.
b. Aver, Ebenezer Dearborn and Gilman
Scripture Telegraph.
The State Constabes of Boston, considering
their surroundings ought to be more honest
IMAM the average of humanity, but we fear
some OF them are susceptible to improper in
nuences' certainly there appears to be some
stounus ior the charges of receiving brides
which are maze against some of them. The
testimony gwen before the legislative inyesti-
gazing committee is chiefly by rumsellers who
nave oeen the victims of illegal ipiustice y
One OF the attaches in saloon in Boston tos
titles as to " how it was DONE as follows
Edward Pierce-was formerly cook and bar-
tender in the saloon Of Robert Ormond. kpar
State Constables Smyth, Munroe and Morse
all of whom he had seen in the saloon; knew
of money having been paid to officers Smyth
and Morse; passed the money to his employer
and his employer passed it to the officers; the
manner of payment in each case was to wrap
a five-dollar bill around three cigars, covering
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24
Assessors Notice.

I,HE Assessors of the City or Portland hereby
i give notice 10 all persons liable to taxation In
said city, that they will be in sion every secular
dav, 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 five
O'Clock in the afternoon, tor the purpose OF receiving
lists OF the polls and estates taxable in said city,
And all such persons are hereby notified to make
and bring to said assessors, true and perfect lists
all their polls and estates and all estates real and
personal held by them guardian executor, admin
istrator, trustee or otherwise as on the first day OF
April next, and be prepared to make oath to the
truth OF he same.
And when estates of persons deceased have been
divided during the past year, have changed hands
from any cause, the executor administrator other
person interested Is hereby warned to give notice of
such change; and in default of such notice will be
held under the law to pay the tax assessed although
such estate ba, been wholly distributed and pad
over.
Any person who neglects to comply with this
notice. will be doomed in tax according to the laws
OF the State and be barred OF the rights make ap
pcation to the County Commssionersfor any abate-
ment OF bis taxes, unless he shows that he was
able to offer such lists within the time hereby APP
pointed
s. B. BECKETT,
STEPHEN X. DYER, Assessors.
WIN. G. HOW.
~ Blank schedules will be furnished at the room
of the Assessors.
Portlsnd, March 20, 1871, mr24td
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24
MA IL h L Il ID .
ID L e ID

In this city, March %. Eddie Morrill,. only son Of
Edwin and Mary d. M. Clement. aged years mos.
In Gorham, March %. at the residence OF John h.
I:arbarick. Essie Louisa, only child of VIM B. and
Nellie E. Wood, of Portland, aged years months.
lF1neral on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from
lis Danorth street. .
In Readield. March 10, Mrs. Mary wife of Saml
Cole, Esq. aged 81 years.
In Berwick, March 4, Mr.. John Worster, aged
so years.
- In Pennington, March Q. Francis Knowlton, aged
80 years months.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24

MIR. GEO. w. MARSTON.
Having returned from Europe, will be happy to 70.
ceive pupils in Piano, Organ, and Harmony, after
March 9TH. Orders left at Stockbrdges Music Store
No. 1856 Exchange Street feb23sn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24

RushtOn's Cherry PectOral TrOches
will be found superior to all others Tor Coughs Colds
Asthma, Group and Bronchial Difficulties generally,
exceedingly paatable. having none of that nauseat-
ing unpleasant, cubeb taste; very soothing and act
like charm. Also Rushton's IF. w Cod Liver Oil,
for Consumption, Scrotula, SC. The Oldest purest
and hest in the market Use no other. Sold by
Druggists generally. oc2ssn-d&w6m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24

STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, IS.
I.Wm.. A. Winship. Cashier of the Casco Ma
tional Bank of Portland, do soemnly that the
above statement is true the best my knowledge
and belief.
WIN. A. WINSHIP, Cashier.
Subcribed and to before me, this twenty-sec-
ond day of March, 1871.
A. F. GERRISH,
Justice of Peace.
Correct. Attest:
8. Z. SPRING,
GEO. p. WEsCOTT, \ Directors
Up. FARRINGToN,)
Mar "a st
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24
FOR sale.

A FIRST class stock OF HOSIERY Gloves and small
a wares, in prime order in store 3O7 Congress St,
store 10 let. For terms apply at Store. mr22dn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24

Aonc Use the svegeiable PM AO7n
1910 monary BaIsam.'' The old IOlU
standard remedy for Coughs, Colds, Consumption.
Hnothiag better" CUTLER BRos.& Co.,
Nov sn en-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24
lPer City of London, at New York;
SPOKEN.

for New York.
for New Orleans,
march II, lat SO o. Ion rs II, barque Sarah Hale
from Cardenas for Boston.
March 49, lat 3D. Ion rs 49, sch Starlight OF Calais,
from Cardeuas, bound North.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24
SPRING
Owe RCOATS I!
New and Beautiful Styles.
EQua to the Finest Custom Work.
Smiths One Price Store.
Middle Street.
MI

For Moth Patches, Freckles, aud
Fan, use Perry's Moth and Freckle Lotion.
1t is the only reliable and harmless Remedy known
for removing Brown discooraton. Sold by dug
gi>ts everywhere. Depot 40 Eond ST.
PimpleS On the Face.
For Comedones, Black Worms or Gruhs, Pimpy
EruptiOns, and Botched designations on the face
Use Perry's ComedOne and Pimple Remedy
1t is invaluable to the afflicted. Prepared only by
DIR. G. Il. Perry, DermotOiogisf, 40 Bond
ST., N. Y. Sold by Druggists everywhere.
feb27sn d&w amos
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For Sale

CECOND-HAND ENGINE AND BOILER. En-.
y CINE five horse power, upright tubular boiler
in complete running order, in use but short time.
Apply to the First National Bank, Biddeford, Me.
mr10sntf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24

Rev. DR.. Balkan, of Lewiston, has been
Congregational Church in Wiscasset, the scene
of his earlier ministerial labors for many
years-the pastorate being now vacant by the
removal of Rev, Mr.. Strout. 1t is understood
that DIR. B. will remain some time among his
old Pensioners and friends, and that negotia-
tons are pending with view to induce him to
settle there again, permanently, but with what
prospect of success is not known
The citizens of Boothbay, at their late town
meeting, voted to loan the credit of the town
for $4,000, for ten years, to boot and shoe
factory
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24

Many human being has passed away for whose death
there no other reason than the neglect of known
and indisputably proved of Those and
dear to family and friends sleeping the dreamless
sumber into which, had they calmly adopted
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-03-24

The dry house connected with Austin &
Sanborn's spool factory was burned Tuesday
morning. Loss in property between $500 and
400 dollars. There was no insurance.
The Pennington Chronicle has been shown
natural curiosity by r. Henderson, Esq, of
West Pennington, in the shape of piece Of
beef weighing something like pound, in the
centre of which, thoroughly imbedded in the
meat, is hard substance, resembling rough
stone, perhaps quarter of pound in weight.
1t has the curvetures and grain of Comedian
stone, with nearly its solidity and hardness.
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i the ASSESSORS.
Portlsnd, March 20, 1871. mr24td
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-29
|. Now where is that familiar quota

moral. Now where is that familiar quota
ton:
Find tongues in trees, books in the run
ming brooks, sermons in stones, and good
in everything p
The children all gave it up, and their
father answered Then he, in turn, put the
question
Who complained of whom in these
terms, ., she abused me past the endur-
ance of block an oak tree with but one
green leaf on it would have answered her /;
my very vision began to assume life and to
scold with her. She speaks poinards, and
every word stabs me p
Some one in the Tanning of the Shrew,
guess said Harry.
No guessing let's have positive state
ments.'
But Harry guessed right insisted
Grace. Petruchio said that of his Kate.
No, you are both wrong. Mother what's
the forfeit?'
Harry and Grace shall turn to Much
Ado About Nothing, and commit to men,
DRY two or three of the most spirited en-
counters of wit between Benedick and
Beatrice, and recite them for our enter
tainment tomorrow evening
And so the play ended for that night.
What other family or social circle will try
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-29
agricultural.
Profits of Farming.

At dis ussion of the New York Farmers
Club, in reference to the cash money profits
of farming, it see ned to be generally con-
ceded that the business failed to yield seven
per cent on the capital invested 1t is
somewhat singular that none of the debaters
thought Of giving the farm credit for the
three great Te, ssaries of Hfe-hOuse-rent,
tablesupplies, and fuel Viewed in this
ight, farming is the best and sifest in vest
ment that can made of capital Take, for
instance, $40 goo; let it be judiciously in
vested IN a moderate amount Of land and all
the stock and implements necessary to its
successful cultivation.
The proceeds from such an investment will
SUI port family in degree Of comfort, and
even luxury, that would cost six or seven
thousand year here in New York And
where Is the safe, honorable mercantile or
mechanical pursuit that will yield six thou
sand year on twenty thous and dollar in
vestment2
Perhaps one reason why so many farmers
are discontent,d and feel poor, is because
tuey expect their farm to yield annually an
interest of to 10 per cent. upon their full
valuation, in addition to giving a handsome
support to their families, cattle, and prOvid-
ing social conveniences or luxuries.
We remember seeing the statement, year
or so ago, that In the fertile valley of the Con-
hCt-ACub 1AAfCly Lu6 pIOllS VI the USeL ldIule,
productive, rich with convenience to good
markets, did not exceed 10 to IA per cent g,
while the majority ran as low as to per
cent.
If a merchant in the city is able to earn
competence Of 81, 600 to SIS 600 year. he is
considered wealthy by most farmers vet
this entire sum is often expended in provid-
ing the ordinary comforts of living and at
the end Of the year he Is, in proportionate
L
has not been compelled to pay a rent OF
81 500 a year for his home, but rather has
got his living from the homestead as he went
along.
Although occasional fortunes are made in
the large cities, yet we venture to say that
the average comfort of farm life and freedo m
from anxiety for obtaining a livelihood are
far ahead OF most city residents.
In the case of the farmer, his own hands
make the food he eats while the city con-
sumer is at the mercy of thousands, who con-
stantly absorb his daily earnings and give
little back. City life is one OF constant ex-
penditure. Farm life is self-contained and
preservative.
A young laborer in the country, working
at 81 per day and board. is proportionally
better of and more independent than a clerk
IN a city on 500 year, who has to expend
5000 for living
One can save at the end of the year lust as
much the other and, if there are chances
IN favor Of either for attaining a good name
and competence, they are on the side of the
country lad.
sny farmer who can support himself Oh a
farm comfortably, and make it pay net in
come of 2 per cent. on its cost, is far ahead
in competence of the citizen who lives in a
brown-stone front on magnificent salary,
and has to spend it ell for life and /" appear
ances.'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-29
Management of Honey Bees.

Jasper Hazen, Albany, N. Y, one of our
most successful apiarians, writes thus in re-
latIon to the management OF new swarms:
- W hen swarm Is seen issuing from a
hive, do not get in furry but keep cool.
Do not tie so foolish as to blow horns. RING
bells. and scare your bees to the wood but
stand quietly and watch their movements.
and nineteen cases out Of twenty they will
cluster all right. As soon as they have
settled, prepare to hive them, an operation
which NAV he successfully done and without
the least difficulty, as follows
Bring a dish of cold water, and with the
hand or whisk Of grass sprinkle the cluster
well. This viii make them perfectly ouiet
and easy to handle. Bring out table. or if
jba; IS not conyen ient, spread a cloth or
boards upon the ground, and if they are to
he hiyed into a common box or straw hive.
set It upon the table or place prepared for il,
raise up one side an inch or more. and mt
under s;One or p to hold it. Then shake
your bees into 3 pan, basket pail, or any
dish that viii hC.d them. and turn them
down near the hive, and they will at once
commence to enter. If it is desirable To have
them enter faster than they are naturally in
c.lned 70 do, take a wing and gently wing
them IN. As soon as all or nearly ali are in
the hive should be carried to its stand and
well shaded, If the sun is shining
II the bees cluster upon limb from which
u would be difficult TO shake them, the limb
may be cut off with a saw and laid near the
live the bees will soon leave and enter
Sometimes bees will cluster upon the BODY Of
= tree, when it Is more difficult to get them
oh without irritating them They should be
well sprinkled, and very carefully brushed
III with wing or quill feather into dish.
and carried to the hive as before stated. An
inexperienced person or n Jvice should in this
-ase wear bee-protector. 1t will give them
courage, and they Will move more carefully.
This plan Of hiving will be found m1cb
oetter than the old method of shaking the
nees into hive, and then turning it over up
N a table or board. l have known the
queen to be killed by turning over the hive
and more or less bees are always killed in
5he operation. If immovable comb hives
re used, they should be so constructed that
me bottom board may be dropped at the rear
f the hive for the purpose of putting in the
ices when hiving- Swarms should never be
allowed to stand where they are hived until
evening, as is the practice with some, but
should be moved at once to their stands las
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-29

The Bottle OF OIL-Once upon time
there lived an old gentleman in large
house. He had servants and everything
he wanted, yet he was not happy and when
things did not 90 as he wished, he was cross.
At last his servants left him. Quite out
of temper he went to neighbor with the
story of his distresses.
1t seems to me, said the neighbor, it
would be well for you to oil yourself lit
tie
To oil myself
Yes, and will explain. Some time
ago, one of the doors in my house creaked.
Nobody therefore liked to 90 in or out by
it. One day | oiled its hinges, and it has
been constantly used by everybody since.
Then you think | am like your creak-
ing door cried the old gentleman. How
do you want me to oil MYSELF
That's an easy matter said the neigh
Dor. Go home and engage a servant, and
when he does right, praise him. If on the
contrary, he does something amiss, do not
be cross; oil your voice and words with the
oil of love-
The old gentleman went home, and no
harsh or ugly word was found in his house
afterward. Every family should have
bottle of this precious oil, for every family
is liable to a creaking hinge in the shape
of a fretful disposition, cross temper,
harsh tone, or fault finding spirit
Childs Paper.