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The Portland daily press., 1871-11-27
NeWspaper Government.

Thomas Jefferson said that he would rath-
than government without newspapers
There was something prophetic in the re-
mark, for in the days of Jefferson newspapers
were uot what they are to-day. More and
more the country and the civilized world is
coming to be governed by newspapers
The Tammany Ring had hold of the ma
chinery of a great party. They held power
in city where large part of the voters have
not intelligence enough to read, and another
large part have not discrimination enough to
understand what they read If ever there
was political power that might hope to
hold its own despite the criticism of the press,
that power was TammaRy, And so long had
they borne a fire of small shot, and so much
bad their power increased under IL, that it
really seemed invincible. To every criticism
of the press their only response was the pur-
chase of a convention, Legislature, board
of aldermen, or, perchance, newspaper 1t
self.
But the de!ugc came at last-a deluge
against which money was no barrier. Pa
pers not purchasable took the thing in hand
In dead earnest. And one characteristic of
American journalism is its furious earnest
ness, and its fierce concentration upon the
uppermost topic Whcu once the cry was
started, almost every paper wheeled into line.
No journal could afford to stand back, Sc
cret accounts were published. The graves Of
buried secrets were opened by the remorse-
less especial reporter who is worth thou
sand detectives. Then the machinery of a
convention was of no avail. Tweed held the
convention, but the papers swept the conyen-
ton to the winds. Tweed held the Judges
most people thought, but the judges have not
dared to reverse the decision of case where
the verdict has been already made up by pub
| lie opinion. A..
After all. newspapers are nothing OF them-
selves. Newspaper government Is represen-
| tative government of the highest order
| Newspapers have power because they have a
constituency and speak itsvoice. They gov
ern only as they are able to influence those
whom they represent. But politicians are
coming more and more to understand that
they can not govern without the press. Gen
Butler had gathered into his hands in hi,
great fight in Massachusetts, all the elements
once considered necessary to success. HI
had every discontented and effervescing ele
mcnt in the party, from the temperance me,
to the communists. Backed by these aggres
siye and powerful elements, he had also til
The Portland daily press., 1871-11-27

SEED CoRN.-Ears of corn that have been
selected for seed should be hung up in dry,
cool place. Taken promiscuously from the
crib In the spring, 1t is more than likely that
the majority of the grains viii have become
injured and unfit for seed, and then the white
grubs, cut-worms, and crows viii be accused
of destroying the young shoots which really
never existed. There is no better place 10
hang up the seed ears than in the top OF tho
crib, where rats or mice cannot reach them,
and where q constant current OF air Is pass
select the seed as well as give it good culiya-
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Farm for Sale.

Pleasantly situated one-thrd of a
A[sN u mile from Cumberland Centre
MaMi HAxR where may be found Congregation
@ sII I6IlGM alist Church, Greely Institute, three
= stores Carriage and Blacksmith
Shops.
Said Farm contains about sixty of land fifty
five of which clayey loan, suitably divided inte
tilage and. pasturage. Cuts about twenty five tons
OF hay Has an orchard of about eighty fruit trees
forty of which young Buildings two-story house
with ELL finished throughout, barn 40x56 feet nearly
new, we'll finished with cellar full size well watered
with brook running through the pasture well of nice
water the house, and csterns in house and barn
cellars For further particulars inquire on the prem
ises.ef O. & COLI INS
w42 7w
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UNPLEASANT ODoR OF PERsp1RAr1ov.-

UNPLEASANT ODoR OF PERsPIRATIoN.-
This source of annoyance, which is often
difficult to treat, may be removed as follows:
Mix tablespoonful Of the compound of spir-
its of ammonia with D small basin of water.
by washing the arms, arm-pits, and hands
with this solution, the skin will be left clean
and sweet. The wash is cheap and harmless,
and is much preferable to the perfumes and
unguents which disguise but do not relieve
the trouble.
The Portland daily press., 1871-11-27

THE HOUSE AFIRE.-A gentleman once Of
fered to bet that he would empty the whole
of good winter fire in drawing-room out of
the CRATE, and place it upon the carpet in the
center of the room, all the company to be
seated around it in circle, and that the room
should not take fire. Mr.. Braidwood, for
merly Captain of the London Fire Brigade.
said that he would have backed such a bet
and that the fire in such case would proba-
bly, have died out of itself. 1t is not very ea-
sy to set fire to house without first lighting
curtains OF other articles that produce live
ly flame. This fact, however, should not
make us less careful respecting the causes of
fires. Nearly all fires can be managed at the
the outset by the inmates of the house. BY
shutting the doors and windows, so as to pre-
vent the supply of air to the fire, and by reso-
lutely attacking the flames with water, rugs
or blankets, door-mats, ect., the larger part of
fires in dwellng-hOuses may be smothered,
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Terms $500 per annum, in advance.

immense support of government patronage.
ply because he had the independent newspa-
per press against him. For in Massachu-
setts! anywhere, the newspaper is all but
oinnipotent.-HedYth and Uoire
The Portland daily press., 1871-11-27

EXPAND THE LUNGs.-There are many
neonle who hardly fill their lungs once in a
rear rs full as they can hold with pure air.
in consequence they become liable, like any
other haf-exercised organ, to contract dis
ease This may be prevented by the follow
ing simple exercise: On rising from bed in
the morning, stand up straight, throw the
head back, and inhale all the air you can
now breathe slowly out, throwing your arms
behind you. Repeat these long breaths few
times every morning, and you will much di-
minish your chance of having consumption.
KEEP SHEEP.-Every farmer should keep
sheep, whether wool is low or high They are
the most profitable stock he can raise. They
will eat and live upon what other stock will
not eat, unless forced to. They will extGr-
inmate weeds, underground, etc., from u 0
farm, while other stock will not. Win prop
er care and management, they VIZ uouole ons
their numbers yearly They afford me II ca;
for tbn farmer's table, with little trouble; All
Fo,,oe.s should raise more sheep ana iess
ln,tfiess curs. They will find them moro
rmroftable.-R,wdl World.
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photo-r,ph Rwsjness for Sale

bear thorough llveStgatlon.
nov 24-d3t TAYLOR & CO., 20 State St., Boston.
ENGINEEE's OFFICE 30 L. II. DIsTpIcr,)
Tompkinsville, New Yoik,
November, 1871.
TO Quarry men md Snilders.
DROPOS LIS Tor the matecials and labor Tor COM
i pie ing the foundati n anil constructing the pier
Long Island SouUd, Y.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
til noon OF December 49, 1871 Tor the mate riais and
labor tor completing the foundation aud tor con-
struc ing the per and laudiDI wharf TOR the Light
House tlr Race Rock Long Island Sonnd according
ties destOus Of bidding, application to the under
signed.
Proposals must be in duplicate, accompanied hy q
guar anty in duplicate aid pinned copy OF TINS u
vertisement attached to each prorosa
Proposals must he made on the hl ink iorms atlacii-
TO the Specifications furnished hy This oti and
bsdd RS conform to the requirements undi the
lead OF irs ructions TO bidders.
The following are the Quantities and dimensions
for the work advertised:
The 10 indatiol 10 be complete by protection of
5000 tons OF granite blocks, quartet regular in
shape and measuring iron 4y4x6 ieet inches 10
4xixs lee. and weighing ircm eight to ten tons eact
The pier is 10 lie in shape OF the iiustfum OF a
cone. 81 feet diane or at base and 50 fet diameter
at top. an 2S ieet high.
The landing wharf is to be 25 lett wide by 53 eet
6 inches long.
The following are the estimated quantities requir-
ed:
Al 1888 cubic iest of cut stone.
7267 =" " rough stone.
Is 64S7 con,fete.
3.0G6.4 @ g. brick work.
5000 tons of granite TO- foun1alioo.
G. WOODRUFF. Lieut.-Co,. Engineers,
Engineer 3rd L. IL. District.
pOtT13:aNly
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VIM. H. JERRIS,
Real Estate and Loan Agent

Houses, Lots and Farms for Sale,
He would refer parties abroad to the following
named gentlemen OF this city: Hon. Geo. r. Shep-
ley, Hon. A. w H. Clamp, Hon. Benjamin Kings
bury, Jr., Hon. Nathan Webb, Hon. John Lynch,
NJ g.
Portland, Nov l, 1870. noltf
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" OOI WOOdf
RaupOun

II AhD and SOFT WOOD for sale at No. 43 Lin
IL coin street, Also Dry Edeings
wM HUSF.
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New House

LNOR SALE-On Lewis street, near Pine. Frescoed
l. and p!ped Tor Sebago. Apply en- the prensses
or at 70 Emery st. JAMES A. TENNEY.
aug25
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For Sale Or tO T,at

Oa SftiC OF 10 LEI.
a. Inc Lease and Fuiniinre of No 10, r2 &
n "a; ~; - Iempe street, known as Union Eotel.
iidHiE Al about the premises is new and con-
- annary I, 1872 Rent only S7aO ner am am
NUN ,non;,o ;rossessinn given Immediately.
Do2dif mr. z,rynv
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For Sale
Fer Sale

hNE Tenement House. situated on Horton
~ Place, near Dow ST. One or both tepements
VIII be sold. r ice 500 and $500 each. The above
property is well situated, suppl III Sebago wa
te', and ls bargain. Enquire at 81 Dow st.
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TO LET.
TO be Let.
To Let.

GSE ;ae 10. 81 Paris street, pleasant and conven-
hotb enars ior two small families Sebago water on
O'A nvUrs noqr, inquire of H. A. JONES' Gait Block
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NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that the snbsc,,h
~ er has been duly appointed Executrix of ibe
Will of THOMAS EAMES, late of Standsh in The
county Of Cumberland, deceased, and has taken up-
herself that trust by giving bonds the law di
rects. All persons having demands upon the estate
of said deceased, required to exhibit the same
aud all persons indebted to said estate are called nm
on to make payment to
MARY F. c. EAMEs, Ezecutrir.
Stapdish, Nov, 7th, 1871. 473w
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Secondhand Fire Hose
rssf 'oM SALE BY L. SHAW g. co, 162 l.2 Fore
soo ,eei 5-py Rubber 2 l-2 inch.
so ieet Leather l-2 inch ~A'
200 feet Linen l-2 inch
All in good o:der and nearlvroz M.
been duly hsIsSy syeI that the
the trust of Administrator of the estate isen
JOHN HILL, late of Yarmouth
in the County of Cumberland deceased
bonds as the law directs. All persons % %mu gwen
mands upon the estate of said deceased arc m mrg de-
to exhibit the same; and all persous indebtad dulred
estate are called upon to make payment to " said
JOHN MOVES, Adlninistr,tor
yarmouth, Nov. 21st, 1871. w3w4ss
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URE PREVENTIVE

For Fever ard Ague. Iatermttents. Biliousn.ss a,d
all disorders arising from malarious causes. Tbev
are highly recGmm niei as an Anti-Dyspensic
and IN cases OF indigestion are Invaluable a.
an Appetizer and Rccupcrant aud in cases Of
General Debility they have never in single in
stance laed in pr 'ducing tt most happy results
They are tartcula ly
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SEVENTH YEAR.
Rents and income as above. .....Sl33OO
Less per cent. interest on balance
v. lo.eu :. >. :. :. =. =. l23
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
Horse Talk.

tov Spraguc intends holding run
nlng meeting at Narrangansett Park
next mex summer, when it is rumored, $40,
wy Will be given in purses.
Dexter, IN private trial, is said to
nave trotted mile in minutes and
IL seconds. Billy Boyce paced II mile
IN 2 minutes, l4l seconds, under sad
die.
Mr.: Belmont has purchased of Mr.
Lorlllard his two-year colt Wade
Hampton, by Asteroid out of Ham
burg's dam, for 50, 900, with his engage
ments.
The match for $4,000 between the
stallion George Wilkes and the gelding
Judge Fullerton, which was to have
been trotted in Fleetwood Pnrk on
Saturday last, is drawn by mutual con-
sent OF the owners, Mr.. Humphrey s.
and Mr.. w. Simmos
Mr.. Bonner drove Startle of Fleet
wood track mile in harness in the
fastest time on record for four year
old Time, 2 min. Is Sec Considering
the dull and heavy track on account of
the lateness Of the season this was an
extraordinary performance The same
day Mr. Bonner drove Joe Elliot mile
over Fleetwood Park to his road wag
gon in 2 min. 29a sec.
Peter Nance offers to match the six
year old stallion W. A. Allen for s 900,
mile heats, host 3 in 5. in harness.
against br, &. Geo, B. Palmer or 8, e.
Judge Fullerton. Dan Mace, their
driver and trainer, said he wanted to
see Mr.. Erastus B. Corning of Albany,
the owner of Geo. Palmer, before he
could make a match, but he would
match Judge Fullerton against W. H.
Allen for $1,000, to trot next spring
Peter Nance in reply answered; 81
may be dead by that time. Now is the
chance and here is the money. Delays
are dangerous. Put up or shut up
How is that for high -
Mr.. Lowell offers to match American
Girl against Lucy or any other trotte,
! in shape of horse flesh for 50, 500 bar
Goldsmith Maid. If the parties own
ng the Maid are willing to handicap
her and carry fifteen pounds extra
weight over the rules of the track Mr..
Lowell will match American Girl
against her for $4,000, an up and up
race asking no favors. He would lik"
the parties to tx upright gentlemen for
judges; for instance some such men as
Shepard F. Knapp, Sim Hoagland,
Geo. B. Alley, Geo. Gordon, or Jan
d. McMann, Of Flora Temple fame.
Or Mr.. Lowell offers to bet $4,000
against IS, 600 that American Girl trots
faster mile on the day of the race be-
tween Goldsmith Maid and Lucy than
either of them. First come, first serv-
ed. If Goldsmith Maid or Lucy re
spond, the public would be we'll pleas
ed. The race would bring larger
number of spectators to witness it than
have been on trotting track for many
years, and put to shame the hippo
drome exhibitions
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
The First American Explorer.

The name of Capt. John Kendrick,
the first American explorer to the North
West Pacific, is one which our history
can hardly afford to lose.
The young and daring men who are
attached to the scientific expedition in
that quarter to-day, could but ask a
worthier figure to head their annals
than this upright and fearless captain
whom tradition says absolutely knew
not the fear of savage or storm, whom
no disaster could daunt or suffering
subdue.
He commanded the expedition sent
out by company of Boston merchants
to the Pacific, which was actually the
first time that an American ship sailed
around the globe. He met with incred-
ible hardships on different voyages :,
two sons were killed by Indians befo re
his eyes; yet he returned again and
ogain to the Pacific, doing great service
in exploring the islands and the coast
about Vancouver's, to the northward.
For this he received finally the patent
of a large tract of land equal in extent
to the whole State of Oregon, but the
papers were lost with him on his last
voyage, and his family, after few eff
forts, gave up their claim. He brought
home maps of the coast and pictures of
savage costume, as well as the scenery
painted with 10 small skill by the ships
nainter, a man who had talent beyond
h trade. Yet there is scarcely trace
.cft Of this gallant navigator, and his
name is barely mentioned in any record
of North Western explorations. His
services were 50 valued that the City of
Boston gave him public reception on
his return from the first voyage, and
medal was struck in honor OF the event.
A few Of these medals are still preserv-
ed, and papers relating to the voyage
and explorations are III the State De-
partment, but all efforts of historians
and others to get hold Of them have as
yet proved useless. The work of set
ting the launtless Kendrick pefore the
country which owes him 50 much has
been undertaken 10y loyal and loving
hands, but IS sadly hampered for want
OF authentic documents.
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14

winter " l@tlOm.
Warm clothing alone will not protect the body
against the consequences of the sudden depression
of temperature which is conconitant of early win.
ter. Flannel next the skin preserves the animal
heat, but it does not impart animal vigor. That
property is the special prcrogative of Host etters
Stomach Bitters, which is therefore a specific pro
lection against majority of the complaints which
most common at this season. For example, q course
Of the great vegetable invigorant, commenced now,
will be almost to preclude chills and fever bill
ious colic disorders of the stomach, constipation,
and many other complaints which are often the direct
or indirect effect Of atmosphere surcharged with
cold, unwholesome vapor. Moreover, the system,
toned and regulated by this means ls much more
likely to resist pulmonary disease than it would
otherwise be; for the influence of searching medi-
cine pervades all the organs, and every fiber and
tissue Of the frame. Persons vital powers arc
weak, especially invalid ladies and the aged, are
earnestly recommended not to face the winters
rgor without having recourse to this safe and su-
cient means Of reinforcing enfeebed nature. Much
suffering may be escaped, much danger averted by
following this council Better late than never is a
good proverb, but it is better to be early than late
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
The Russian Army.

The Russian army is now undergo.
ing reorganization. A semi-officia]
Russian Journal publishes some details
which, it states, h I'VE been obtained
from the most authentic Sources
Henceforth the Russian forces will be
divided into troops of the line and local
troops. In time of war there will also
be formed troops Of reserve, and in case
of extreme urgency national militia
will be called out. The troops of the
line will retain, with few variations,
their present organization: The local
troops will be organized upon perfect
ly new basis. Until now they have
been composed of very heterogeneous
elements. They included regiments,
battalions, and companies for special
fortress service, battalions for district
service, local companies, squadrons,
and batteries for reserve, ana others.
This diversity of organization and de-
nomination Will now cease. The chief
object Of these local troops under their
new organization will be to provide in
time of war caelres for troops ofreserve
infantry and artillery, and regiments
lie naarche of all arms. During peace
the local troops will be employed in
home duties, in the instruction ef re-
cruits, and periodical assemblages of
men on furlough and in the reserve. In
time of war the army will, according to
the scheme laid down, amount to l, 653, .
393 men, with 50,954 officers of all
ranks. OF that force there will be in
European Russia 32,817 officers and
1882, 543 men in the Caucasus there
will be 4, OIL officers and 1921 men.
The total number of battalions will be
raised to 1903. and of squadrons of
cavalry to $50. The number OF guns
of the artillery corps is to be 2,574. Of
this total there is to be allotted to Eu-
ropean Russia 1,129 battalions, 2GO
squudrons of cavalry, and 2,278 guns :;
to the Caucasus. 1876 battalions, 20
squadrons Of cavalry, and lO2 guns. In
time of peace there will be under arms
81, 7O7 officers, and 730, 200 men, in ad-
dltion to which will be the 81, 900 men
temporarily included in the district
companies of European Russia. To
these figures, however, must be added
the Cossack troops of the national mil
tia In the event Of a European war
the calculations relate only TO the Cos.
sacks of the Don, who would furnish
G6 regiments of cavalry and ID batter
les OF artillery, or Ga, 600 and 1l6 guns.
Excluding the locu' troops and the mill
ia, there would be always in readiness
for mobilization in European Russia
87G battalions of Infantry, 9lS, $50 off
cors and men, 2S6 su.adrons Of cavalry,
and 301 sofnas Of Cuasachs with 100, :
900 horses, 2, 448 guns with 81, 800 men,
and Is battalions Of engineers with 10,
900 men. If to these figures are added
the statfs of the engineers and artillery
parks. 81, 900 men, and Of the military
hospitals, H,8OO, the total of troops
available for active service would
amount to l,234, 4GO men.
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
TIRE AVONDALE HORROR,
\ Man ON his Dcu thlDe<l COllfcsScH TINT
he was One of Six who Fired the
Breaker,

\ Man ON his Dcnthl,e.l Co,,fcsscs tim,
he was One Of Six who Fired the
| Breaker.
From the Scranton Republican
W1LKEsBARRE, Nov. 22.-Sincc the
loss of AvonIale coal breaker by fire,
and the additional terrible loss OF d
hundred lives from the effect upon the
ventilation of tho mine, there has been
endless and fruitless speculation as to
it's cause, and the profound mystery
which shrouded it ut the time has since
enveloped it, and while the story which
reaches us comes from no authoritative
source, it is still 80 generally circulat.
ed that we feel justifiedin in giving it fol
what it may be worth.
A man who lived somewhere neal
Grand Tunnel died from the effects of
small pox last Friday night. In his
last moments he SAID to those about
him that there was something ou his
mind which troubled him, and he could
not die ut rest with himself until he
told it. He went on to say that the
Steuben (Avondale) breaker was never
fired by accident, but that he was ono
Of party of six who fired it.
Then giving his own name he under.
took to give others, but could only az
ticulate what was understood to be
Michael" when a fainting fit attacked
him from which he did not rally, dying
shortly after.
It will of course never be known what
he intended to divulge, but he has GER
tainly left enough behind him to con
firm the belief of some who have held
that the burning of the breaker was
through foul means, and it may open
the way to find out whether there is
really any foundation for the belief
And should investigation show that
there was foul play, we hope that not
Il stone will be left unturned to bring
the wretches, who could plan and carry
out so awful and dastardly scheme,
to summary and effective retribution.