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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-03

CHDINEYs. neutrality-suspicious.
a serious one-is not unfrequently ex-
perienced of large chimneys settling out
Of the perpendicular. In notable case
of this kind in Scotland the restoration
was accomplished by an interesting
operation, showing the adequacy of the
most simple mechanical means to all
such emergencies. 1t was effected by
saving several of the mortar beds be-
tween the course on the side from which
the chimney leaned, thereby allowing it
to come back by its own weight, without
the application of any external force.
Only one draft was cut at time, to
guard against any shock which might
have endangered the stability of the
building and by keeping the saws wet
bed Of mortar was prepared for the
superintendent weight to settle down
upon. The cuts were made in this
manner on different parts of the struc-
ture, which generally set before the saws
had passed through half of the circum-
ference, particularly in those made
nearest the ground, where the weight
was greatest. The principal dimensions
of this vast chimney are thus stated
Total height, 46S feet; from surface to
top of cope, 454 feet outside diameter
of foundation, 80 feet; at surface, "a
feet ; at cope, II feet.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-03

How to make a thin baby fat-IhroM
it from third story window, and it's
sure to come down plump.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-03

VERY ANXIOUS. The Chief of Police
in Kansas City, No, has received curl
GUS letter from young girl in Leaven
worth, which reads "There is man in
your place named Johnny Bascombe,
who is in love with me, and who was
driven away from our house last week by
my old father, who drives away every
one who comes to court me. Please, for
my sake, find out Johnny and give him
my picture, which I inclose to you, and
tell him that l will stick to him, father
or no father; and if you ever come up here
[ will come to see you and thank you.
Just tell Johnny that his Julia sent him
the picture, and he will know it all"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-03

A SINGULAR CAsE.-A singular breach
of promise case has occupied the judges
in the Court of Error. The question az
gucd was whether lady to whom a
promise of marriage has been made can
sue upon it before the time has arrived
at which it was to be performed, if her
admirer tells her he does not intend to
keep his engagement 1t arose thus =
The defendant, Mr.. Frost, farmer,
promised to marry the plaintiff, Miss
Knight, on the death of his father. Be-
fore that event occurred, however, an
arrangement arose between the parties,
and the gentleman intimated to the lady
that he did not intend to keep his en-
gagement with her. Upon this she at
once had recourse to an attorney, brought
this action, and recovered verdict The
defendant, however, raised the question
of law whether he could be liable on the
breach of his engagement before the time
had arrived for keeping it. The judges,
who seemed to favor the defendants
view, took time to consider their judg-
ment.-EnqliSh Pdper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-03
The Ardennes Dog.

The dog of Ardennes accompanies
the flock when it leaves the penfold in
spring, only to return when the winters
snow drives the sheep home again for
shelter. Each shepherd possesses one
or two Of these dogs, according to the
size of the flock, to act as sentinels.
Their office is not to run about and
bark, and keep the sheep in order, but
to protect them from outside foes. When
the herdsman has gathered his flock in
some rich valley, these white, shaggy
monsters crouch on the ground, APP
parently half asleep but now and then
the great sagacious eyes will open, and,
passing over the whole of their charge,
remain for a while fixed on the distant
horizon as though they followed a train
of thought which led them away from
earth-so sadly do they gaze into the
infinite.
But let the mountain breeze bear to
his ever-moving nostril the scent of the
hated wolf, or his quick ear detect an
unknown noise then is the time to see
one of these dogs in his glory. His eyes
become black with ferceness his hair
stands erect; his upper lip becomes
wrinkled, showing II range of formida-
bic teeth, while a low growl alone es-
capes from his throat. When his keen
faculties have detected the whereabouts
of his foe, he rushes forward with a
bound that overleaps all obstacles, and a
bark that echoes from all the surround
ing hills
Every dog of the like breed that may
be near, takes up the note and PUSHES
cleaning through the brushwood to join
in the attack. Tender as the children
he protects woe to him who dares to
lift his hand to one Of the little ones
with whom he has been brought up. 1t
is not he who buys him who is his mas
ter it IS he who fed him when a pup,
who petted and shared his pittance with
him-he it is who has his love, and who
reciprocates his faithful affection. -Ocer-
land Monthly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1871-08-03

frankly leaving her hand in his clasp, she
answered in the same low tone, awe are
equal in poverty at last, are we not We
can afford to be friends now"
Philip pressed the thin hand convulsively
to his lips and so, silently, the new cove
nant between them was sealed.
Will you believe me if | tell you that
these two were actually happy? Not all
the horrors of their situation could over
balance their Joy in the recovered posses,
sion of each other. They smiled now, and
even jested gayly at the suferings and pri-
yatlons that had seemed so terrible. They
excited the wonder and admiration of their
companions, who mistook for the very sub
Unity of courage what was merely the
triumphant rapture of love, victorious over
time and circumstance. Nevertheless, their
situation was growing desperate They
had now been thirteen days adrift. Their
food was exhausted; they had no water
except such as when the rain fell they
wrung from their own garments. They
had no longer strength to row, and they
saw no sail. Their faces were grown gaunt
and haggard, and bistered with wind and
sun; their eyes glared red with CHASTITY
fre--the terrible fever fire ofhunger. Three
of their number lad already died-the
wounded captain, and the wife and child
of the surgeon-and for the Others death
could not be far off.
Eleanor had borne up better than almost
any. Her sound, elastic constitution en-
abled her to endure what stronger ones
sank under. But now sight and hearing
began to grow dim. She felt her head
Keeling, her mind giving way. What APP
palled her was that Philip began to yield
to the dreadful delirium. She called to
him, talked to him she drew her dropping
head upon his breast, and strove with
kisses and caresses to arouse him. Her
touch recalled for an instant his failing
faculties. His strength seemed to rally.
He claspcd his arms around her, holding
her in closeand passionate embrace. "My
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-23

In WEXFORD, Il. l.. Tuesday, two boys aged
eight aud six, children of Boney Brunnen,
were killed by the falling in of an old cave in
which they were at play
A Portsmouth man bouah hit the trotting horse
"Loafer," in Boston, Saturday, and drove him
home, but the horse took cold on the road aud
died Tuesday
LORD Lyons has been sent 10 Versailles. Ev-
cry effort will he made to protect the lives and
properly Of British subjects in Paris.
Steamship Caspian, from Portland, arrived
at Movie yesterday
The elections in The Provinces of Ontario
resulted in a loss to the government Of eight or
ten votes. The opposition claim victory, but
the government claims working majority
| Government purchased two millions of bonds
| in New York yesterday at 1904 a 100 AZ.
| The French relief committee of New York
have already received $124,7S2.
A block of four wooden buildings in Somer-
vile, Mass, was burned Tuesday night. Loss
$4,000.
Bismarck has been elevated to the rank o.
Prince of the German Empire and Won Moltke
President, with the grand cross of the Ordel
of the Iron Gross.
The French relief committee in New Yorl
have received letter from the Mayor of Ana
returning thanks Tor the sympathy shown b,
the Americans, and requesting donations o
seeds. He says the frost has destroyed al
hopes of wheat crop next season.
A man named Rolard, living near Tayette
vile, recently killed his wife and child ans
then blew his own brains out because of do
mestic troubles.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-23

PersOunl.
Garihaldi has seven oranAchildren

OdriDdlul ms SeVou STdnuCHiluISu.
Mr. Thomas Gill, for many years reporter
on the Boston newspapers, died on Sunday at
the age of sxty-six years.
B. f. Perry, Andrew Johnson's Provisional
Governor of South Carolina, is heard from once
more. He has written an abusive letter to
Gov. Scott OF South Carolina.
Archibald McClosky of New York. celebrat-
ed his 61st birthday on Tuesday, by banquet,
at VIII CHI fifty Roman Catholic priests were
present.
Judge Bedford of New York, has Just sent
Charles Hahn; one of the most notorious coun-
terfeiters in The country, to prison for five
years.
Hon. Isaac Vanderpool, police Justice of
Buffalo, N. Y, and prominent Democratic
politician of Western New York, died We'd
nesday, aged 81.
Henry G Keene volunteer lieutensnt, has
been transferred TO q lieuienancy in the regu-
lar army on the retired list Lieut.. Keepe was
master on board one of the gunboats in the at
tack on Port Royal and lost leg in that en-
gagement.
Baron Gerolt, the Prussan Minister to the
United States, has been relieved by his govern
ment at bis own request, and will leave lot En-
rope early in May. He has been in his coun
try twenty three years A testimonial of re-
spect will be rendered him by the citizens of
Washington prior to his depaiture.
Gen. Charles p. Stone, who was an officer in
the United Ssates army untl dismissed, Is now
10 the service Of the Khedve of Egypt, and
has sent to the United States for information
concerning West Point Academy, to BIZ used
in the establishment of a similar institution on
the banks of the Nile.
When Alden Litctfed, the Lime Rock bank
ro5ber, was brought before the court at Rock
land on Wednesday Tor sentence the Judge
asked the prisoner if he had anything TO say
in bis behalf, who replied in an affecting man.
ner: "Beiore Gou, your Honor, l am not guilty
of this crime; have been brought here by
enmiiy and perjury" The Court announced
the sentence-iour years i'll State Prison.
Very many people who know the writings
and have listened to the spec ches of William
III. Bureigh will regret to hear that he died at
his residence in Brooklyn last SATURDAY. alter
noon He was 80 years of age, and the hus-
baud of the well known Celia M. Bnrleigh
He leaves large number of manuscripts,
which will be edited by his widow.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-23
DAILY PRESS.
PORTLAND.
THURSDAY, MARCH %, 1871.
The Guelph, Girls Marriage.

There is happy chance that in hundred
wears from now The maniage of the Princess
Louise, who has Just welded the heir Of one
of the richest peers in her mothers kingdom,
may be regarded as proof Of the present
low stage Of civilization at the very centres oil
intelligence. There is happy chance tha' az
the expiration OF that time it may seem ia
the retrospect barbarous rite, und's',"so.-
able Ia principle from the custom VI
slaves with deceased monarch Vi ih"Ne
the hodIes Of bondmen the supporI " thc
foundation, stones of public buildings. 1t
In Ia olossed. too. with that other striking
oy,de,ca of The worlds continued lingering
in the dark aees--!he melancholy spectacle Of
.yo GREAT nations led to mutual slaughter and
TO the destruction OF the fruits Ct years of in
dustry TO crafty the personal ambition of a
alf dozen men at most.
Several hundred Thousand dollars dowry
and an annuity OF thirty thousand dollars to
simple little girl who is the vile of mod
em Croesus, aud the daughter of a Queen
whose prvy purse receives as much money
tom the public treasury annually as all our
Presidents rom Washington to Grant nave
received in the aggregated All this prospect
i've OF merit of any kind whatever, OF the
performance of any duties, past or prospect
i've, and with no prctence of recognizing ex-
traordinary virtue or intelligence! All this
while there are three millions OF paupers in
her mothers realm while Ito adequate pro
vision is made Tor the education OF the chill
dren of the masses while it is still com
mon thing for poor people to perish of hun
ger or cold! The enormity of the thing i.
still further increased by its consideration il
connection with the even more generous pro
vision made Tor Queen Victoria's older chi
dren. The half-wiLted Prince OF Wales, who
has never distinguished himself except by hi;
free and easy disregard of the laws OF Tho
realm and the grossness Of his debaucheries
receives annually all amount not differing
greatly from the aggregate of the salaries 0
the entire Congress of the United States The
tiowry of the wife of the Crown Prince o
Prussia would provide handsomely for The
whole executive machinery of any one OF oul
States for year! And these Guelphs, every
one of them, are such stupid people! More
merit in the little finger of many AN Ensiisl
factory operative than in all their ignoblt
kith and kin. Our Republic has abuses wicked
enough to make anybody who sees then
heart-sick, but none, thank God, so ubiquitous
as this!
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-23

SAN DoMINGo-THE COMMISSIONERS RE-
roRT-A Key West dispatch of TIE ,day gives
the following synopsis OF the San Domingo
Commissioners report:
IL begins by detailing the work of the COM
mission, and goes on to describe the political
condition of the country. Mr.. Wade takes the
ground that Baez is the de fdcto President of
the Republic, and that he is in full aud peace
is mere baDdit, living in mountain di .trict.
where he is sustained by Bayti. The people
of San Domingo, Mr. Wade says, are over
whelmingly in favor of annexation They are
described as quiet, orderly, industrious race.
The charges of corruption against U nited States
officers infhe negotiation of the treaty of 1869
ate banded as villanous ISLANDERS. without a
shadow of foundation. The report, which is
favorable TO annexation in every particular,
closes with the remark that '"to embrace this
opportunity 20 plant our republican institu-
tons and establish civil liberty and American
civilization upon that beautiful and productive
island, thus laying the groundwork OF a great
free and prosperous State, would add another
to the achievements of cur republic worthy 10
rank with the great events of our history, and
would be equally beneficial to the people of
both countries"
Dr. Howe endorses Mr.. Wades report in
every essential particular.
Mi. White objects to the closing paragraph
of the report; but Mr.. WAGE is firm IN bis de-
Termination that it shall not be stricken out,
and DR.. Howe FULLY agreed with HIM and will
sign it, Mr. White is writing some ioeas of
his own, principally historical which he wishes
to in the report, and which if inserted will not
materially alter it. The probabilities are that
w 1i,e VIII finally agree to the latter clause,
anu that the report will be unanimous
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-23

St Adams, Vt churches are talking of in
aueHratpg The free pew system.
There must have been a large edition of For
roster tbe Nathan murderer, as about every
city thus far heard f.om has COPY
More bricks are made in PHILADELPHIA than
| in any other city in the world.
A housekeeper says there is no yenison in
the market, but plenty of dear meat.
1t has been shrewdly remarked NV an old
physician that sawdust pills might prove eff4c.
| tive in many cases, were the patients to make
| their own sawdust
| The Philadelphia theatres will unita in q
| performance on the 24th, for the French and
German relief fund.
An exchange says that few weeks ago run
ners from Boston bought all the eggs the,
| could pick up in the country towns in Maine
| paying 30 and 81 cents dozen for them, IN an.
| ticlp ation OF great demand for them during
| the season of Lent. To break this .scorper'' in
| hen fruit the biddies commenced LAYING freely
and now GOOD fresh eggs Can be bought in
Maine at 16 to 20 cents per dozen.
The Norwich, Conn.,, Bulletin tells pathet
ic story about pigeon which became fastened
by long string hanging from its leg to tele
graph wire on Nam street, iu that city. Two
or three cruel boys wanted to throw stones al
| it, but kiud geLIlem man. telling them not &c
hurt the poer bird, got ladder and CAREFUL,
pnwound the string aud put the frightened
| HuIteriDg little creature tenderly into his bos
ON while he descended. The next evening b,
| renal ked that it had made much nicer nj,
than he expected.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-23

fls..S one aud half story house, rontling seven
AS,,. tinisl Ell rooms, located on Mayo street. near
..aas.A- Cumberland 81 Good lot liz IL deep Terms
mT23..w VIM H. JERKS, Real Estate Agent,
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-23

On the Lowell railroad more than 200 en-
slnes with trains daily pass upder~the bridge
9uu tnreugh tina cut of the rocks tbe city OF
Lowell. The humber is constantly Increasing
hau wnen The roads above to iptersect it shall
oe ooihnieted there will be a continued roll of
cars over these tracks. 1t is snrnrsino how
lnueh business railroad attracts TO a given
spot. only forty years ago that road was hnilt
anu then we knew SO little OF railroads that it
gates at suitable distances TO collect he g. .oi
as they had been accustomed TO do on the tnrns
pixies; and The engineers, 10 donbt ahont tbn;r
ability Of steam. desired them to build a com
mon road by the side of the treck that horses
might be used-animal power, as they termed
it-shoud the steam fail.-NeUbarypou Her
add
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-23

A RED Eor CHAsL -Gnaiies tdutchins,
lately arrested in Sutton, c. E., by members
of the Massachusetts State police, for fraudn-
lent operations, came very near eludipg his
keepers on Saturday last. In spite OF the
warning of Boston gentlemen as to the nrison-
er's slippery character, the Dominion officials
refused 10 handcuff him, and while on the wav
to Jail for custody until the exlradition paoers
could beaobtained, be contrived To s,ep out on
Old England by suddenly. as the whole marty
were smoking on tue verandah of a tavern
where they had takeu dinner, mourning
ho which his friends had provided and rid
ing away at breackDeck speed in the direction
of The woods. a scene Of confusion ep.ued
| and before the offic RS Dad mounted, Hulchlps
| was half mile ahead of them. The sIpcular
part of the affair CONES in here Hatehips,
| who with the rest had been smoking. when
starting for the horse, instead of throwing his
| cigar away, had dropped 1t ligbred into his
| coat pocket, aid he was soon enyeloped 10
smoke, and in his attempts to divest himss Ii Of
| his burning garment, frightened his horse so
| that he lost a good part OF the advantage he
| bad gained. His bat then fell off, At the end
| of the fourth mile relay horse was ready Tor
him, but as his pursuers Were pressing he dared
not exchange, and kent on and soon took to
| the woods, where be was subsequently, caplur-
| ed. The Dominion fiicials then made him
acquainted with the form OF horseback riding
| with which Mazeppa was so familiar, and in
this manner the prisoner was taken back to
the village, sick and sore and badly burned
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-23
CitlZenS' Caucus.

The citizens of Deering, who believe that TOWN
affairs should be administered without regard tn
party considerations, are requestei 10 meet n, III.
Town House, on Saturday, March 25th, at O'clock
P. NJ. TO nominate candidates Tor town officers; also
two commits toners.
Deering, March 81, 1871. ,,roo.,
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-23

CALIFORNIA is in ecstacies over the cba,ri,,,
voter of the Pacific States, who, attended H.,
bis seventeen Sous, walked TO the polls vharo
the family threw in eighteen ballots for STATE
ard county officers. A couple of first class
New York repeaters can perform more brilliant
feats than this whole family; and also surpass
them in moJesfy for they would endeavor to
keep the knowledge of their patriotism secret.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-23

THE SITUATION AT PARIs.-Very little ad-
ditional news of importance came from Paris
during yesterday. The city is quiet, but no
business or labor is DONE The theatres are
open and the omnibnses and railways have re-
sumed running. A proclamation from Gen.
Duval says it is not the object of the insur-
gents to separate Paris from France, but from
the empire and the government of national de
fences and from their measures of treason and
cowardice. They demand the election of a
Mayor of Paris and Deputy Mayors in al the
ACCOMPLISHMENTS The insurrectionary jour
nails say in extenuation of the execution of
Gen. Lecompte that he had four times ordered
his troops to fire on crowd of inofensive wo-
men. General Thomas was in plain clothes,
Stretching the Notifications. There are fire.
quent night alarms. The National Assembly
at Versailles appeals to the troops and citizens
to rally and save the noble repablic. The in
surgents hold Gen. Chanzy as hostage, and
will shoot him If attacked. He has beeu re-
moved to the prison La Sente. He was shama--
fully treated. His sister WIS also arrested. On
Tuesday there was a demonstration in the
streets of Paris in favor of the union of all
men of order. The demonstrators proceeded
to the insurgents headquarters but found their
passage barred up by bayonets. An angry al
terca.ion ensued after which they retired, but
the movement has tendency to spread. Theirs
has sent M. Glais-Bizoin as delegate on the
part OF the government to endeavor to concili-
ate the insurgents, the prospects for which now
seem more peaceful.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-23

A Mrs. Clara Nash of Columbia, n FL, hay
ing comp leted her legal studies in her hus-
baud's office. has become Justice OF the
Peace.-Tribune
We protest that New Hampshire has done
nothing meritiug transfer OF Names interest
in Ms. Nash Of Co'umba Maine, to that nn-
pleasant State.
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-23
COAL ! COAL 2
200 Tons
CHESTNUT COAL!
A Nice Article for Spring Use.
FOR SALE Low BY
RANDALL. MoALLtSTER & CO..
60 Commercial Street,
mr1Csn2w Opposite New Custom House.
Rushton's Cherry Pectoral Troches

will be found superior to all others Coughs Colds
Asthma, Group and Bronchial Difficulties generally,
exceedingly palatable. having of that nauseat.
ing, unpleasant, cubeb taste; very soothing and act
like cham. Also Rusbtons IF. W Cod Liver Oil,
for Consumption, Scrotula, &c. The oldest. purest
and hest in the market. Use no other. Sold by
Druggists generally, oc2Ssn-dSW6m
The Portland daily press., 1871-03-23

A BILL has been introduced in the Penn
syIrania Legislature for compulsory educa-
uona' system tor Philadelphia. 1t provides
Qua. every healthy child between seven and
fourteen years is required to attend school six
months every year; the police fclce is TO as
sist in making the enumeration