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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26
Theirs as an Orator.

NJ. Thiers ascends the tiibune and waits
patiently, his hands on the railing, till the
House is still. His black-frOck coat is always
buttoned to the chin. After few minutes
of commotion, the Assembly becomes quiet,
when his 'Messieurs," pronounced by his
diminutive voice, as if by magic secures the
attention OF his entire audience. This voice
Is one OF the most remarkable phenomena
the tribune has ever offered. 1t is impossible
to tell where it comes from, it is so thin, small
and soft. 1t may be likened unto drops of
water that fall regularly ON a stone, the noise
OF which is imperceptible at first, but soon
make themselves heard by constant repeti-
ton. With this extreme smallness of volume
the instrument is untiring. For hours the
orator draws from it sounds, not a note of
which is lost by any of the listeners. 1t
neither becomes stronger nor weaker, nor
does it vary its cadences. There he stands at
the other end of the hall, and seems to pdrler
Poreitte (speak in your earl, Every audi
tor experiences the sensation. And curiosity
is all the more awakenee by the peculiarities
of the speakers manner.
If his gestures are not noble and command
ing, they are, on the other hand, not vulgar.
they are familiar. The low stature of the ora
tor, his short arms, plump figure, malicious
expression, thin voice, and spectacles, are ap-
propriate to familiar style, and, as he usual
y IA Nh"e0y way AC plt-
serves the quiet attitude of person in con-
versation; but when he defies an adversary,
he crosses his arms over his breast, moves his
head energetically, and his face assumes the
expression of an enraged ospray. At such
times, he displays an energy and vigor that
is truly surprising. II he discusses a ques-
ton, he walks to and fro, and saws the air
in every direction, his eyes flash, his features
change expression continually and the tones
of his voice become alternately tender and
menacing, modest and arrogant.
The means he employs are melonge of
irony and fnesse, of common-sense, history,
military tactics, figures, citations, anecdotes
and witticisms, of admiration for Louis XIV,
devotion to the Revolution of 'S9, antiquated
ideas, skepticism, belief in the present, and
attachment to his personal theories. With all
that, the skilful orator plays the juggler so
cleverly, with an air so candid, with so much
assurance, hardihood, good nature, and cum
ming, that, although he may not convince be-
cause we see one end of the cord, he at least
demOlshes the arguments of his adversaries,
and in our confusion we decide to follow him,
for fear of something worse
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
PROPOSALS
FOR THE
improvement Of Rivers & HarbOrs
IN THE -
States of fMaine,Ne Hamp-
shire and MaSSachu-
sets. .
MISCELLANEOUS,

PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until 10
n O'Clock a. m, on Saturday the 18th day Of
August next for improving the following named nv
n.sullivan River nnd Sullivan f FaIls, Me.
L1of the removal of 23O to 750 cubic yards sunken
,eages and for the remOvalo of one to three bridge
piers OF about 2SO cubic yards each. ~.
y PenobseOt River, Maine.-For the re-
moxal me val Of $50 cubic yards sunken ledge; and
tne excavation of about $4,000 cubic yards slabs,
3. Kennebee River, Mafne.-For about s.
YARDS dredging in channel at head of Swan
sunken ledge aid boulders from channel at Rich
mond and Gardiner. 0 . -.
4: Portland EIarbor and Back Bay. Nc.
--for extending stone breakwater about 100 linear
ieet III completion of same; and for about 20 900 GU
oi: yards dredging in channel Of Back Bay: a
hishing about $4,000 tons stone for breakwater.
o. Cochece River, within the town of
10 nOsef. Ncw hampshlre.-For removal ofabOut
1000 cubic yards sunken ledge, at the Gulf' sup
=. Gloucestcr Harbor. NIassachusetts.-
boulders.
9. Boston Harbor, Massachusctts.-Fo
about 40 cubic yards dredging on the Upper Mid
die Bar also for extending the granite wall on
Point Alerton about 2o5 linear feet and that on Long
Island Head about 275 linear feet
removing about 200 cubic yards sunken rocks from
channel.
Persons desiring to make proposals for any of the
signed at his Office in Morton Block Congress street
Portland, Maine, or at No. Bufnch street. Boston
Mass, for specifications and further information con-
corning the same
Proposals must be made separately for each cork
as required by the specifications and be accompanied
by the requisite guaranty-each proposal and guar
anty to be in duplicate printed forms which will
be furnished on application at this office-and when
transmitted, must be so endorsed to indicate be-
fore being opened the particular work bid for.
The undersigned reserves the right to reject all
bids which in his opinion, are not reasonable; also
the bid of any person who, in his belief will not
faithfully and promptly perform the contract.
GEO. THOM,
Lieut.. Col. of Engineers,
Bvt. Brig. Gen. U. S. A.
U. S. Engineers Office,
Portland, July 1S, 1872.
iuy18 Ct
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

You can renew the energies of the debilita-
ted nervous system when it has become so
through the errors of youthful excesses, by us
ing SNoLANDER's BUcHU. 1t tones the nerve
system to fresh action and vigor and positively
expels all maladies of the urino-genital organs
and PROSTATE glands: mild in its operation,
still all potent to remove the cause of disease in
either sex, whether married or single
Ii
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

The HUMAN RooF AND ITS THATcHING.-If
the man deserves well of his country who
makes two blades of grass grow where only one
grew before, surely he who produces glorious
crop of hair on a comparatively barren scalp,
deserves the hearty thanks of the obliged party
All honor, therefore, to PROFESSOR Z. T. LY-
ON, for, unquestionably, his renowned KATH-
hRoN accomplishes this object. Gentlemen
whose whiskers are shy of making their APP
pearance in force, or the fibres of whose NOUS
taches disclose those magnificent distances"
for which Washington City was once so famous,
will find this HAIR PERsUADER the most won
derful encourager of fibrous development that
has ever yet been invented. Both sexes are
advised to use it, as, by all Odds it is the best
article for improving the growth and beauty of
the hair, keeping it free from scurf and dan
druff, preventing it from becoming harsh, dry
and gray-giving it a rich gloss and endowing
it with flexiblity-that Toilet Chemistry has
ever evolved from the vegetable kingdom.
jy 22-eod1w wk1t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

The safest method of effectually getting rid
of kidney, bladder and glandular diseases, di-
abetes, gravel, mental and physical debility
and complaints incidental to the weaker sex,
is ShoLANDER's BUCHU. 1t tones and gently
stimulates the entire nervous system, and posi-
tiUely cures all malades of the urino-genital
organs of either sex. jy 22-Tu-Th-S
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

IT IS MARK of the unsuccessful man, that
he invariably locks his stable door when the
horse has been stolen. This sort of wisdom
never thinks about bodily health until it is
gone. But just as much as any disease has be-
come seated, the power of the system to resist
and throw it off is weakened; hence time is all
important. For dyspepsia, all diseases of the
liver, stomach, skin and kidneys, and all that
begin in vitiated blood, do not wait until the
trouble is confirmed, but attack it by timely
use of DIR. WALKERS CALIFORNIA VINEGAR
BIrTERS. iy20-d4wt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26
BUSINESS NOTICES.

SCHUMACHER Bros, have just received the
largest assortment of stereoscopes and stereo-
scopic views ever shown in this city. Call and
seq them at Nos Deering Block, Congress st.
iv1Qand2f
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

THE SERVICE OF THE SEVENTH REGI-
MENT.-An innocent young lady asked me to-
day if the New York Seventh regiment fel-
lows had seen service-been in many engage
ments. told her they had-that almost ev-
cry man had been in at least dozen engage
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26


AND sEvENTY-TwO.
AN ORDINANCE
Entitled An Ordinance to Amend an Ordinance re-
lating to Evergreen Cemetery"
Be it ordained by the Mayor, Aldermen, and Com
mon Council of the City of Portland in City Coun-
Gil assembled as follows:
SECTION 1. Section of the Ordinance relating
- to Cemetries Page 81 of the printed ordinan-
ces is hereby amended by striking cut the words
twenty dollars in the second line of said section
and instead thereof the words not less than ten nor
more than fifty dollars, may be determined by
the Committee on Cemeteries and Public Grounds.
acting with the advice and of the Trustees of
said Cemetery
The price to be mentioned Is the consideration
named in the decd from the city, shall be fixed by
the Committee on Cemeteries and Public Grounds,
and Trustees of Evergreen Cemetery, and Sched-
ule Of said lots for sale with numbers sections and
prices, shall be made by said Committee and Trus-
tees, and recorded with the City Treasurer and local
Superintendent Of said Cemetery.
SECTION 2. SaidiSectisn is further amended by
striking out the word twepty" in the eighth line.
SECTION 3. All ordinances, inconsistent herewith
are hereby repealed.
SEcrIoNN. This Ordinance shall take effect when
approved.
Approved July 1s 1872. jy1sd1ot
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

The shrewd Carmichael did not find it very
difficult to make the slight change of Horace
for Horatio The former proved willing
Barkis and the other ready to use him for a
stepping-stone, and improving his chances
for 10 perhaps.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26
Farm for Sale.

GEO. w. DILLINGNO offers his
AIM n farm for sale, situated in Bridgton,
0GE11R mile from Taylor & Perry's Wool
Hl51 EI1E en- Mill. Within 2 miles of North
zzsE7=19Esa1 Bridgton Academy. / mile from
Graded Schools at Bridgton Center.
This farm contains fifty of land ten acres un-
der cultivation, the balance covered with wood and
other timber. This beautiful farm joins Mr. Reuben
Balls celebrated wood land: A pleasant place for
walking out near the Pondicherry Mills Splendid
There are buildings on the farm. For further in
formation inquire Of N. G. BURNHAM. w2w3O.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26
The drum on which the devil beats his tat
too-New Englan' drum, Contributor


The good man suffers but to gain,
And every virtue springs from pain;
As aromatic plants bestow
No spicy fragrance while they grow;
But crushed, or tr6dden to the ground,
Diffuse their ba !my sweets around.
-GO[dsDaifh.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

EXHAUSTION and degeneration follow the ex-
cessive use of the senses without due intervals
of rest for repair, In order to maintain the
wonted energy, the force expended, whether of
body or mind, must be restored. When the ex-
penditure of brain matter and other nervous
elements is continued by overwork, the early
extinction of life itself may be looked for as
the result of such degeneration. The ingredi-
ents composing Fellows Compound Syrup Of
Hypophosphites are such as constitute healthy
blood, establish sound nerves and senses, and
will cons uently not only prevent this ex-
haust u in most cases restore such as is
lost iy20-d1w&w
For female complaints, in young or old, mar
red or single, from the advent of womanhood
to the changes of life, Duponcos Golden Pill
are without equal. jy 19-eod&w
ADANsoN's Balsam cures Asthma, Coughs
r. y -.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26
For Sale,

TNHE brick dwelling house No. % Park st. Port
Il land. For particulars enquire on the premises
or to K. p. SHERWOOD, 48 Exchange st. juy8tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

The old story has been repeated at Matti-
tuck, LII Dramatis persona: A wealthy
gentleman, rich and pretty niece, and
handsome coachman. The latter bags the
niece and her fortune, and the old gentleman
isn't consulted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

ADANsoN's Balsam cures Asthma, Coughs
Colds, Lun: Complaints. Price 35 and rs cts.
mrl5-T 7 S & WY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

Dutcher's lightning FIy-kiIIer.
Sweeps them off and clears the house speedi-
ly-Try it-Sold by dealers everywhere
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

The tendency of woman-kind is to magni-
fy trifes. There's woman in Illinois who
wants divorce simply because her husband
beats her with an iron bootjack.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

A Sunday school in Wisconsin has been
called to account for making a recent excur-
sion to SDevips Lake"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Agency for Sewing Machines.
w. 8. DYER, No. 273 Middle St. All
kinds of Machines for saIo and TO let.
Repairiup.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

The manner in which Horace Greeley has
heretofore shown his regard for political con-
sistency suggests the inquiry, how long after
being elected President-supposing such an
event possible-he would be the advocate Of
the "one-term principle?''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26
FOR SALE 4!
House No. "a Emery ST., head of
CuShman Street.

{.A Said house is one of the best locations on
w;;; on the street; fine neighborhood Consists OF
two story framed House and ell containing ten
highly finished rooms; painted walls throughout;
term filtered; well drained. One Of the most desi-
rablc and convenient houses in the city; close to
Spring street line of cars can be seen from to p
M. Terms easy. Enquire on the premises.
June 49, diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS
published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.,
AT 1O9 EXCHANGE ST, PORTLAND.
TERMS: Eight Dollars Year in advance.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

THE MAINE STATE PRESS
Is published every THURSDAY MORNING at 50 so a
year; If paid in advance, at So 90 year.
RATES OF ADvERTIsING: One inch of space, in
length of column, constitutes square"
81 SO per square daily first week; rs cents per
week after; three Insertions or less 81 0O continu-
ng every other day after first week, 80 cents
Half square, three insertions or less, IS cents;
week, 81 90; 80 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one third additional. -.
Under head of 'AMUsMEMENTs,' So 90 per square
Per week; three insertions or less 81 80.
Advertisements inserted in the 'MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation i'm every part
OF the Sae) for 81 90 per square for first insertion
and 50 cents per square for each subsequent inser
tion.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26
CITY OF PORTLAND.

IN THE YEAR ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED
AND sEvENTY-TwO.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

House For Sale or To Let.
nNE of the best and most convenient in the city,
" Containing 16 finished rooms including Libra
ry Room, also Bathing Room with wash bowl and
water closet. Is well closeted throughout, three
soap stone wash tubs in kitchen, supplied with hot
of water, and Cstern containing 80 hhds. filtered
water; is warmed by furnace. good stable and
carriage house, every thing in good repair, having
Inquire of S. b. GOWELL. 149 Middle St., or at
house Bramhall st. from to 2 or from to P. M.
jy17-eod If
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

There is hotel in California, composed of
ten immense hollow trees, standing few feet
apart. The largest of these is sixty-five feet
around, and is used as bar and kitchen.
For bed-chambers, there are nine great hollow
trees, whitewashed or papered, and having
doors cut to fit the shape of the holes. Lit
erature finds place in leading stump,
dubbed "the library"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26
Wheeler & Wilson's.

For all kinds Of work, heavy or light, and the most
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

Green fruit being in season, people are
more than usually bu-colc in their feelings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26
WANTS, LOST, FOUND.
WANTED

WANTED
A experienced Tin Plate and Sheet Iron
-, N Worker. One well acquainted with Furnace
Work and general jobbng, will find steady employ
ment and good wages at WOOD, BISHOP & Co.,
Nos, Al & 42 West Market Square, Bangor.
Jy24:6t
GOLD Cuff button, marked letter B. in black
~ enamel. Finder will be rewarded by leaving
at THIS once. jy24-3t
A T the Female Orphan Asylum, a Protestant
"A Woman, for general housework. Apply at tho
Asylum corner of State and Danforth SITS.
jy19-tf
Wanted.
A GOOD cook at No 81 Deering Street.
"A jy22tf
Found.
IN this city the first Of July some jewellery and
Il small sum OF money, The owner can have the
same by paying for this Advertisement and proving
property. Apply at Press Office. jy13tf
y w "A N L E d
ATCLIFF COTTAGE, Cape Elizabeth, an expe-
Cook and Laundress,
To whom liberal wages will be paid
Enquire at Press Office. je1Stf
Wanted mt Once.
"A FIRST,CLASs Horse-Shoer. Must also under
"A stand JoBBNG.
Address Box 1912, Brunswick, Me.
Suly 23-dtf
Wanted.
A SALESMAN. Also one good turner.
"A Apply to GEO. A. WHITNEY & CO.,
Furniture Manufacturers,
1y25d1w No. 46 Exchange ST.
Wanted.
100 BUSHELS CURRANTS for which the
1OO highest market price will be paid.
A. 7. HALL,
No. Milk Street. Portland
Wanted.
n GIRL to do general house-work; work light.
"A Enquire at PRESS office or Ne. o Lowell st,
Nav 20-dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

A Memphis man has been jailed for firing
pistol to frighten his wife. If he had only
killed her, he would have beeu insane and
got off.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

A experienced Tin Plate and Sheet Iron
~ Worker. One well acquainted with Furnace
Work and general jobbing will find steady employ
ment and good wages at WOOD, BISHOP & Co.,
Nos IL q 42 West Market Square, Bangor
Jy24:6
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

AN ORDINANCE
Entitled AN Ordinance to Amend an Ordinance re-
lating to Evergreen Cemetery"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

A Western editor speaks of fine gardens
surrounded by mountains all grown without
irrigation. 1t would have been pleasure to
see these mountains growing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

To jump into the bins of grain elevatrrs,
and to be sucked down the spout, is style of
suicide developing out West, which laughs at
probes and stomach pumps.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-07-26

A French physician has written long dis
asertation on ''the advantages of groaning
and crying in general, and especially during
surgical operations"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-04-05
Crippled, but Still Alive !!
CAST DOWN BUT NOT DESTROYED

AS Spang & Stratman have dissolved
Partnership, F. W. Stratman will tempo
rarily occupy S. Rohr's Blacksmith Shop
for the purpose OF carrying on the trade
in all its branches Mr.. Hoskins goes
with Stratman, as horse-shoer. lie is one
of the best shoers in the country, and his
work gives general satisfaction. The
manufacturing department will be carried
on as extensively as circumstances will
admit. Wagons, Buggies, Sleighs, Cut
tiers, of every style will be put up with
the best of material. Special attention
will be paid to the department of manufac-
turing Plows of all kinds; and in this
branch of the business it is we'll known
in this part of the country that Mr.. STRAIT
man has no equal. Plows made and re-
paired on short notice No difference
wk1re your pillow was made, or what kind
Of pillow, Stratman can and will repair it
In workmanlike manner. Mr.. Stratman
invites bis many customers to call Upon
him in his new quarters, and as many as
may think it to their advantage to call he
vii. be glad to see.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-04-05
Backlog Studies.

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ner, author of MY Summer in a Gar
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