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The Lincoln County herald., 1872-01-04

In the Life of Catherine NJ. Sedg
wick" recently published by Harper and
Brothers, we find an anecdote, told by
her father with much gusto, of DR..
Bellamy. One of Dr. BIS parishioners,
who was notorious scamp, came to him,
saying in the parlance of the divinity
that pervaded Berkshire county at that
period, 81 feel that have obtained
hope p The doctor looked surprised
"I realize that | am the chief Of sinners,
continued the hypocritical canter. "Your
ueighbors have long been Of that opin
ion," sejoiued the doctor. The mar
went ou to say out the lesson: II fee
Wiling to be damned for tho glory Of
God" "Well, my friend, L don't knoS
any one sho has the slightest sbjsc-
Gcs."
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-01-04

SOCIAL HoNoR.-Every person should
cultivate a nice sense Of honor. In q
hundred different ways this most fitting
adjunct to the lady or gentleman is often
tried For instance, one is the guest Of
family where, perhaps the domestic ma.
chinery does not run smoothly. There
is sorrow in the house, unsuspected by
the outer world. Sometimes it is dis.
spated son, whose conduct is shame
and grief to his parents; sometimes a
relative, whose eccentricities and pecu-
liarities are cloud on the home. Or
worst of all, husband and wife may not
be In accord, and there may be often
bitter words spoken and harsh recrimin'
ations. In any Of these cases, the guest
is in honor bound to be blind and deaf
as far as people without are concerned
If a gentle word within can do any good
it may well be said but to 60 forth and
reveal the shadow of an unhappy secret
to any one, even your nearest friend, Ii
an act of indelicacy and meanness un-
paralleled. Ono, in the sacred precincts
of any house, admitted into its privacy,
sharing its life, all that you can see and
hear is sacred trust. 1t is really as
contemplate to gossip of such things as
it would be to steal the silver or borrow
the books and forget to return them.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-01-04

u fud, Dick. that you ase in tho habit
Of taking my jokes and passing ,hem of
as your own. Do you call that gentle
manly conduct2' 80 be apro l do,
Tom. A true gentle~an siR always
*eks sjoks 1sA . fEiep&" q.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-01-04

A pretty, rich young widow, regarding
herself lately iu mirror in her chamber,
while for the first time trying on her wild,
ow's cap: "Behold," she exclaimed,
"the real cap of liberty II
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-01-04

Judge Brady, Of New York, says
patent medicine venders can be held to y
strict legal accountability Cor the ssssrs
A;oss mads ia their sSyssLse Gss,.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-01-04

VENERABLH ANviLs-In q deserted
shop in Pitts6eld, Massachusetts, sner-
rests on its block an anvil that has done
duty for more than three hundred years.
II is as sound to. day as it was in 1888,
when Eltweed Pomeroy, after welding
for the Stuarts the ponderous horseshoes
of the same style and pattern that his
ancestors had made dnring many genera
tlons for the Tudors and Plantagenets
grew weary Of taxes without law and
work without wages, and taking his anvil
sailed for the New World. A deft work
man, he throve in the settlements, and
left his anvil as an heirloom to his de
cendants. They show you in the Towe,
of London the anvil on which the sword
was forged that Richard Ceur dc Lion
used in his famous contest with Saladin
and at the collection of Pompcian anti
quities in Naples, there is an anvil, made
certainly before the Christian Era, which
has evidently done service for stalwar
workmen Of many generations before the
city was buried. But, better still, in ths
Egyptian room Of the British Museum
there is veritable anvil of the Paraohs
1t is said to be older than Rome, Older
than Greece, older than Jerusalem a.
old as the days Of Abraham, and prob
ably in existance when the patriarch "was
come into Egypt, and the Egyptians
beheld Sarai, that she was very fair" Il
is Just like modern anvil made appar
emily in the same way, weighing about
seventy five pounds, and sound as it wa.
when struck by the hammer thirty cen
turies ago.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-01-04
Revenge Is sweet.

The "Fat Contributor" writes I recall
an adventure with night clerk once, in
q western town. {retired, leaving Iiroc.
tions to be called for the express, which
came along at three o'clock in tho morn
ing. it was very important that l
shouldn't miss that train, and with this
idea weighing upon my mind couldn't
sleep much. Waking suddenly from a
doze, l consu ted my watch and found 1t
was nearly three o'clock. l dressed hur
riedly, and going below, found the night
clerk asleep, with his feet upon the stove,
and half consumed cigar in his mouth.
I shook him and the following dialogue
ensued:
Traveller: won't tho omribus be
here soon p
Clerk: "What om'bus p
Traveller: "Why, the omnibus for the
eastern express. D."
Clerk: mo omnibus (gapc) run that
train"
Traveller Growing excited at the
prospect Of being left: "How far is it to
the depot?"
Clerk (azily striking a match to re
light his cigar): Bout mile"
Traveller: "Well call up the porter
aud send him down with my baggage,
and III walk. Come, no time to lose, y
Clerk: "Por'er won't get up. He
goes to bed for keeps"
Traveller dancing around with nervous
excilemcnD: "How am to get to get
to that train, thsn?"
Clerk "a long gape); "Damdno."
Traveller diplomacy being necessary
"Would half dollar induce you to 60
down to the depot with me, and carry
my baggage c?'
Clerk (spring,pg to his feet with great
alacrity): Certainly, sir; l will light
q lantern and jog right along
The depot was mile from town, q
lonely place, with no other building near
No friendly light glimmered from its
windows, the agent probably enjoying
his necessary five hours sleep. Good
bye said the night clerk, as he received
his half dollar and was about to return,
leaving me 10 watch out in the cold fol
the train.
"Sec here" said l, "is this train usually
on time ?"
Hardly ever known to be on time, II
replied the nightsclerk. "Three or foul
hours behind sometimes"
Here was a pleasant prospect for me
alone at the desolate depot, of dark
winter night. was fearful of robbers
too. l hadn't much money, but how
could the robbers be expected to know
that2
Cant you stay with me till the trair
comes ?"
Il cant do it boss. Gaping again.
Must get back to the hotel (gape.
Good night, (gape), take care of yourself
old man."
"What can I do if the train don
stop p
Gaping dercer than evor.) Dam
fino"
Visions of robbers filled my mind al
the lantern rcceded, and 1 yelled, "Woul'
half q dollar induce you to stop until thu
train comes.
Certainly" said the night clerk
cbeerly, stopping his gapes as he cam
on run. For once the train was OIL
time, so he was not long delayed. |
halted but a second; l jumped on tn
platform with my bagg 'gs, the traiI
started, and tbs night clerk yelled, "hete
you where's my half dollar?
And the voice of the traveller cam
waited back as he gapcd, "Damfuo p
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-01-04
Valuable Town Property for
SaIe-Dwelling House and
Lot and q Vacant Lots.

THE undersigned will sell easy terms one
l. and half story frame dwelling and lot
aear the business part of the town and vacant
lots south Of Cake & Rogers lanyard. VIII be
sold separately or together.
will also sell good work horse, 4 years old,
aeS spring wagon.
Hosstf MARTIN SEDLACEK. Troy.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-01-04
f, GEO. l.. COLLIER
= ~ PHOTOGRAPER,

TROY, MISSOURI
GALLERY SOUTH OF BALLINGER'S
DRUG STOKE.
I'hotoqraph Albums and Picture Frames
For Sale at Lowest Prices.
nss- Call and look at my picturss!
sep7n36
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-01-04

1citpss Churn aud Hana Corn Shelter
" Il CURTIN, Patentee, Carlyle, ~.
&sad lss Circslarss
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04
THE TOUCHING TRIBUTE OF PERSONAL
FRIEND AND POLITICAL OPPONENT.

Perhaps no kindly human heart ever so
yearned for sympathy, or so eagerly coveted,
or was so deeply greatful for, just apprecia-
ton. No man who was great power in the
politics of his time was ever so far removed
from the character of stole. Any friend
who was free from all suspicion OF interested
motives, could easily find the way to the in-
ner ctidel of his gentle heart. Though an
unsparing controversialist, he bore no malice
even in the heat of political contention; and
no man ever responded more warmly to the
personal esteem Of party antagonists. Even
with Stephen A. Douglas his relations and
intercourse rested on footing of the frankest
heartiest goodwill; and there have been re-
cent instances in which he gave his conf
dence to political opponents with a more
trusting unreserye-if /, were permitted us to
mention them. But in all such personal con-
ferences, he was most uncompromsiDg
asserter of his opinions, and his friends out
side of his own party could never for mo-
ment doubt that it was their persons, not
their politics. which he tolerated. 1t was like
the interchange of courtesies between the Of
ficers of hostile armies, wherein the tokens of
personal esteem leave no sort of doubt that
each side will do its utmost in the next days
battle. y The heart of the present writ
er was never so deeply touched and moved.
as when, amid the stray autumn leaves fall
ing from the trees of Greenwood, while Mrs.
Greeley's coffin with its covering of black
cloth 1--WE remember that in our boyhood. in
Mr.. Greeley's native State, we never saw a
coffin which was not black was borne from
the hearse to the opening of the family vault,
through lines OF reverent, uncovered heads
we say we can never forget the heart-break-
ing impression made upon us by Mr., Gree
ley's fixed and most wistful look directed up
on us on that mournfu occasion, as 1T craving
the deep sympathy to which our long, init
mate relations entitled him, and whicn ne
bearers we were ready to give to the bereay-
ed husband. and the halforphaned, stricken
daughters. the pet-lambs of his fond, yearn-
ing. paterpal heart. 1t was the last time
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04
BUSINESS NOTICES.

HAVING completed a contract with the
United States Life Insurance Company of the
city of New York, as managing agent for the
New England States, with headquarters at
Hartford, Coin, am prepared to offer supe-
rior inducements to agents, in the way of con-
tracts, and assisting them in their duties in the
field The United States Life is one of the
Oldest and strongest companies in the country,
and agents will find it very desirable and
easy company to work. General, special and
sub-agents wanted throughout the entire New
England States, either on salary or commits
sions. Address or call upon John B. Powell,
No. 216 Mainsstreet, Hartford Conn.
nov2S-d&wft
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04
Notice of Foreclosure and sale


WHEREAS Sarah H. Boynten and Charles f.
w Boynton of Portland in the County of Cumber
land, on the twenty-seventh day of March, A. d.,
1911 by their mortgage deed of that date recorded in
the Registry of Deeds for York County, Book 324
page rs, conveyed to certain parcel OF land, with
the buildings thereon, situated in Buxton, in the
County of York. and lying on the westerly side OF the
road leading from Thomas Ii. Davis by Jacob Ham,
Inns dwelling and bounded as follows, to wit: begin
ing at the norheasery of said lot on said road
on land of Thomas H. and Nathan w. Davis and
running southerly on said road to land Of Jacob
Hanlen, thence westerly line of said Jacobs land
erly tho line of said heirs land to land of Nathan
W. Davis thence easterly on land of said Nathan W.
and Thomas H. Davis, to the first mentioned bound
containing nine more or less, being the lot con-
veyed TO said Sarah III. and Charles F. Boynton, by
the heirs of William Willis deceased, with authority
in the of the breach of the condition in said
mortgage to sell said premises at auction and from
the proceeds to pay the debt secured thereby.
And whereas the said Sarah II. Boynton and
Charles r. Boynton the thirtyrst day of July A.
Dr. 1871, by their second mortgage deed of that date
recorded In the York Registry of Deeds Book 328,
page l. conveyed to theirnterest in the above de-
breach of the condition in said mortgage to sell said
premises at auction, aud from the proceeds to pay
the debt secured thereby.
And whereas, the conditions ofsaid mortgage deeds
have been broken by said Sarah H. and Charles f.
Boynton this 10 give notice that said parcel of land
with the buildings thereon, will be sold at public
auction on said premises on the twenty-eighth day
of December A. ID. 1872, at eleven o'clock In the fore
noon, for the reason andpurpose aforesaid
JAMES r. DEANE.
sep30 10 oct5-oct30 to nov5-nov3O to dec6
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE LAST OF THE LOAN
OF THE
CHICAGO
Danville & Vincennes
Railroad Company.
MISCELLANEOUS.
SAFE BEYOND QUESTION.

IL Is seldom that Mortgages upon new Railroads
are considered sufficiently safe for the investment OF
Trust Funds. 1t is only when Railroad is earning
net an excess Of lis interest obligations, with GER
tanty of steady growth, that It's Bonds can be said
to be perfectly safe. ~
The CHICAGO, DANvILLE vINoFNsEs RAIL
ROAD is doing this, and has this certainty. That
part Of 1t known the ILLINOIS DIVISION from
Chicago to Danvile, 1a2 Mes) was finished last year.
and its gross earnings have increased from s3 s4 OF
in December, 1871, to S6s, 1853 40 in October, 1872
The net earnings for October were S2S3s9 60, or at
the rate OF $5io795 "A per annum. The total inter-
est ability upon the total issue of Bonds upon both
the Illinois and Indiana divisions is s2so,ooo gold.
The Illinois division is, therefore, earning, net
than enongh to pay interest upon the entire bonded
debt upon the whole road.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04

The PUREsT AND SWEETEST CoD-LrvER Or
is Hazards and Caswell's, made on the sea-
shore, from fresh selected livers, by CAswELL,
HAZARD & Co., New York 1t is absolutely
pure and s,ceet. Patients who have once taken
it prefer it to all others Physicians have de-
eided it superior to any Of the other oils in
market nov14-12w
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04

TIE system of touing and stimulating the
nerve structure through the agency of the Gu
rative properties Of SMoLANDER's BUcHU is
fully approved of by family physicians who
have discovered that for kidney, bladder,
and glandular diseases, mental and physical
debility, maladies of the urino-genital organs,
gravel and diabetes, it is a safe and efficacious
remedy, as well as for all uterine complaints
dec3-eod1w
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04

CHAPrED HANDS, face, rough skin, pimples
ringworm, salt-rheum and other cutaneous af-
fections cured, and the skin made soft and
smooth, by using the JUMPER TAR soAP,made
by Caswell, Hazard Il Co, New York. Be
sure to get the Juniper Tar Soap, as there are
many worthless limitations made with common
tar. hOVlf-IzW
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04

ADVERTISERS naturally seek the means Of
reaching the largest number of readers, and
those of the best quality. The Daily PnEss
fills the bill in both particulars better than any
other daily journal in Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04

los PR1NrISe-Every description of Jsb
Printing executed promptly, and at the lowest
nrices at the Daily PRESS Printing House, 100
Exchange ST. WIN. NJ. MARKS.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04

Agassiz having thoroughly figured out the
matter, gives Lake Erie just eighteen thou
sand five hundred years to dry up.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04
Gossip and Gleanings.

Mr.. John Lothrop Motley intends return
ing to this country soon.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04

A faithful minister prayed on thanksgiving
day TOR the absent members who were pros
trated on beds of sickness and chairs of we'll
ness.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04

Walter Scott, charged with the murder of
Oliver Cromwell, has just been acquitted by
Pennington, Michigan, jury.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04
THE INDIANA DIVISION

aoout eighty miles in length, traversng extensive
Bituminous Coal fields, and making direct and the
shortest possibly line between Chicago and the Block
c0dt district at Brazil.
The Iron and other materials for the Indiana Dvi-
sion have all been bought and paid for in cash, a
part of it is III operation, and the entire Division
is to be finished this season and opened to pro1ta-
bic business.
The company is not in debt, and owns large and
very valuable real estate in Chicago, beside having
an equipment OF twenty-four frst-class locomotives
and about 800 cars.
first mortgage upon such road, at the rate OF
S1s,5oo per mile is safe investment, and know of
no other railroad bond at the price asked for this,
that demonstrate similar value as security for
savings banks and others.
We have sold nearly two millions of these bonds to
savings banks trust companies and the most careful
investors, and have but $3.50, 900 bonds remaining
They are for $1,000 each, and have forty years to
run. Interest
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04
A Fine Business Opeuin:
binuan for Suln

LlOR young middle aged man Of unexceptiona
Il BILE character. Experienced accountant and on,
thousand dollars capital. Investigation is invited
Address Box 1o15 Portland Me. nov21tf
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04
NIGHT.

How beautiful IL night!
dewy freshness fills the silent airS
No mist obscures, nor cloud, nor speck, nor stain
Breaks the serene of heaven;
In full-orbed glory yonaer moon divine
Beneath her steady ray
The desert circle spreads
Like the round ocean, girdled with the sky.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04
CITY OF PORTLAND.


NOTICE is hereby given that the j ,int Standi g
N Committe on laying out new Streets to whom
was referred the petition of Ezra Russell and Others
praying that part of Kennebec and Somerset streets
be disconnued and relaid out will meet at westerly
end of brick building Kennebec street, on Satur-
day, the seventh day of December next at three
o'clock p NJ to here all parties interested and then
dctermin and adjudge whether public convenience
REQUIRES that that part of Kennebec street, from
pont 80 feet west of the side line of Cedar street
To Prebe street be discontinued and to relay out the
same on the ground over which it was formerly dis
continued and is now in use, from said point OF be-
ginning to Deering's Bridge
Also at the same place and time, hear all parties
interested and then determine and adjudge whether
public convenience requires that that part OF Somer-
set street as laid out from Preble street westerly be
discontinued and to relay out the same In direct
line with that part of The sail street lying east OF
rebe street TO an intersection with Kennebec street.
Ali in accnrdsnce with plan of the City Civil En-
eineer BENZ KINGSBURY, JR.,
MARQUIS r. KING,
CHARLES MCCARTHY, JR.,
SAM'L S. RICH,
HENRY C. NEWHALL,
JOHN F. RANDALL,
Committee on Laying Out New Streets.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04
Ladies' Dresses and Cloak

CtIJT and Basted, fitting graceful and easy. New
u Patterns constantly received. Samples shown
and goods sent for from any of the leading Houses in
Boston and New York Suits and Cloaks made TO
order L.. h. MARTIN,
No. 2 Modstes Building. Elm street.
nov4d2m Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04

PlanO fOr sale.
NEW, first class, octave Piano for Sale on easy
IN tsr1ns
ssp9-u NJ. q. PALMER
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04

John Ruskin, in recent letter, thus turns
critic ON himself: II was obliged to write
too young, when l knew only half-truths,
and was eager to set them forth by what
thought fine words. People used to call me
good writer then; now they say 1 can't
write at all; because, for instance, If think
anybody's house is on fire, l only say, Sir,
your house is on fire.; whereas formerly L
used to say Sir, the abode in which you prob
ably passed the delightful days of youth is in
state of Inflammation and everybody used
to like the effect of the two p's in probably
passed. and of the two DIS in delightful
days"
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04

NOTICE is hereby given that the Atlantic & st.
~ Lawrence Railroad Company will apply to the
Legislature Of Maine, at Its next session in January
1873, for an increase Of capital stock.
Per order of the Directors
no26d4w 4. r. BARRETT, Clerk
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04

from Mr.. Chamberlain's Editorial In the New York
Worid]
The Great Journalist,
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Agency for Sewing Machines.
w. 8. DYER, No. 252 Middle 81. All
kinds Of Machines for sale and 10 ief.
Repairing.
Bakers.
w. Z. COBR, No. II PenrI 81.
Booksellers and StatiOners.
HOKT, FOGG q BREED. No. "a Middle
Street.
Book Binders.
Wa. A. QUINCY, Room IL, Pr,nser,s
Exchange, No. III Exchange 81.
SMALL. & SIiACKFORD, No. 3J Plum
Street.
Carpenters and Builders.
szzTNEX 4 MEANS, Pearl street, op-
posife Park.
Dentists.
DIR. w. II. JOHNSON, over III. III. Hays.
Dye-HOuSe.
r. SYMONDS, India St. yeIves Cloaks
dyed and 6nishcd.
Furniture Wholesale and Retail.
WALTER COREY g. CO., Arcade, No.
rs Free Street.
GEORGE A. WHITNEY, No. So Ex.
change st. Uphoisterins of all kinds
done to order.
Furniture and House Furnishing Goods.
BENZ. ADAMS, cor. Exchange and Fed.
erai Streets.
HOOPER s. EATON, Old Post once,
Exchange Street.
4. r. HOyT, No. II PrebIc Street. Sip
hoIsterisg done to order.
Furniture and UphOlstering.
DAVID w. DEANE, No. 50 Federal st.
All kinds of Uphois cring and Repairing
done to order.
Hair Goods and Teilet Articles.
j. r. SHERRY, No. q Clapp's Block
Congress Street, opposite Old City Hall.
Horse and Ok Shoeing
Done in the best possible manner by ..
lt Jan 2l7s
Jewelry and Fine Watches.
ABNER LOWELL, 3Ol Congress Street.
Agents for Howard Watch Company.
Manufa. carers Of Trunks, Valises and
a Carpet Bags.
J.. II. DURAN & CO., 171 Middle and
lIS Federal streets.
MaSOns and Builders.
N. e. REDLON, 233 Ia Congress 81.
Paper Hangings, Window Shades, and
Carpetings.
LOTHROP, ,DEvENS 4 co. 81 Il xhanse
Street, and As Market st.
Photographers.
A. 9. DAVIS 4 Co., No. so Middle Street.
J.H. LA5ssON, 80 Middle ST., cor. Cross.
Plumbers.
JAMES MILLER, No. 81 Federal Street.
Every description of Water Fixtures mr.
ranged and set mp in the best manner.
Jobbing promptly attended to.
Plasterer, Stucco Worker, &c.
p. FEENY, Cor. Cumberland and Frank-
lin Sts.
Real Estate Agents.
JOHN g. PROCTER, No. 93 Exchange
GEO. Il. DAVIS & Co.. No. sol l-a Con-
| gress Street.
Silver Smith and Gold and Silver Platter.
Congress. Ali kinds Of silver and Plated
Ware Repaired.
Silver and Plated Ware.
ABNER LOWELL, 3O1 Congress street.
Schools.
ENGLISH aud FRENCH SCHOOL, 430
Congress Street.
Stair Builder.
B. r. LIBBY, ~ f-2 Union Street, up
stairs.
| G. II. HOOPER d CO., Successors 10
I.ittlefeid d Wilson, Cor. York & Ma
pie Streets.
Watches, Jewelry, sc.
y. w. & HI. HI. MCDUFFEE, Cor. Middle
| Il Union Sts.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04

George Sands proposition to establish Ma
sonic lodges for women does not meet with
the expected opposition from the male lodges,
so, in all probability, the project will fail
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04
PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF THE A. C.S.l
Fort Preble Me-, Nov. 29th, 1872.
GEALED proposals in duplicate of the form fur
- nished by the undersigned, will be received until
Saturday the 2Sth day of December 1872 at 10 O'Clock
m for all the fresh beef required at this Post for
six months, or such less time the Commissary
General may direct, commencing January 1st, 1873.
Details and requirements furnished by the under
signed true copy of the latter with this advertise
ment to be attached TO each proposal offered.
ROLLIN A. IVES,
I'd Lieutenant 9th, Artillery,
de2d6t Act'y Com Sub.
The Portland daily press., 1872-12-04

The Charlotte, N. c., Observer says that
during the recent cold spell little girl was
walking along the street, half blubbering and
complaining that she had ''the headache in
her toes.'