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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-02-09

equitable relations IN respect 20 taNnon between cry
aud agricultural property; THUS, to hlaslfes. s Us
he presented for taxation In the country ahu ~ ,v ~
respectively In the country tbs assDSshOht unoi 'ie
proposed system would be ~ follows: .,,on
iarn and buildings valued a..'.'''''''''''''~''"
Nalge Of bailingB All lUt, u. % -
Ren,al 81 huliiugs al 10 per tert cHph con
fre times Ieaisi as equivalent pssoHal property eO
Totll valuation for assessment - "" "a
On the other hand. In the cy, the assessmeh' "o"'u
be rs follows: A,oooo
and lot. valued
Vrlue Of building aud lot. SlOOD
Rental Of building at 10 per cent SIOOo am,
times equivalent OF personal properly ''
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

Impecuuious young Frenchmen of good
family are said to keep special lookout for
matches with rich American girls, who are
the most easily humbugged of any race by the
tinsel of an aristocratic title.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

A schoolmaster in Ohio advertises that he
will keep Sunday school twice week-on
Tuesdays and Saturdays
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
KOarse Shot.

1t IL a crate deal eazier tew be a philosc-
pneNafter man haz a warm meal than it liz
When he don't kno WHARF he IL going tew git
one. o.
Most men lament their condishun in life
out tnere are but phew, after all, who are su-
Trieing tew define love is like trieing tew
tell now yu KUN tew brake thru the ice: all
yu kno about it il, you fell in and col
ducked. -' anu s0'
A weak man wants az much watching az a
bad one. %" g
A wize man never enjoys himself so mutch
nor phOOl so little, as when alone.
Avarice IL az hungry az the grave.
There IL a CRATE deal ov VirteW in this
world that IL like jewelry, more for ornament
than use.
Thare are menny people who not only be-
leave that this world reyolVes on its axis, but
they beleave that they are the axis.
Selt-made men are most alwus apt to be 4
leetle too proud ov the job.
think thare liz az menny old phools in
this world az thare IL yung ones, and thare liz
this difference between them: The yung
ones may outgrOw their pholly, but the old
ones never do.
A genuine aphorism IL truth done up in
small package.
Marrying for buty il a poor spekulashun,
for emmy man who sees yure wife haz got just
about as much stock in her az you hav.-
Josh Billings.
On the Sd of September, the Straight-outs
are to meet at Louisville, in Kentucky, Mr.
Blanton Duncan having come out with call
marked by good degree offerocity, charging
the Liberal Republican Greeleyites with be-
ing the men who have done the most to harry
the South both by war and by carpet-bagging.
There is Warmoth, he says, for instance, who
''has increased the debt of Louisiana S45,-
100000 in three years. ''Blair," says Dun
can, ''came into the party to ruin it, and no
bly, has he fulfilled his mission.' ''For
Grant, is the heading given It's call by the
Southern papers who ego in to win," and of
course want no other tickets but the Grant
Republican on the one side, and on the other
side-the CONSERVATIVE" ticket if in Virgin
ia, the Democratic ticket in North Caro-
lima, the Liberal in Illinois, the ''Opposi-
tom in Indiana, the 'Liberal Republican'in
New England, the Liberal Republican Dem
ocratic" and various other things in various
other places. Begun in fraud, the campaign
is full of inherent trickery and subterfuge-
The Nation.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

Notice to Friends and the Public.
VDLEASE do not give money to any one in behalf
Il of the Mountfort street A. NJ. f. Church, unless
they have book signed by
au2Otf JAMES H. MADISON, Pastor.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

The Parisians are going mad over the act
ing of Ristori. They say she is greater than
ever before; ana crowd the theatre night
after night to witness her wonderful imper
sOnations
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
CO-Partnership Notice.

WE the undersigned have this day formed CO.
w partnership under the style Of j. w. STOCK
WELL Il COMPANY, for the purpose OF manufac-
turing, under Patents of 1870 1871 & 1872, Machin-
cry to run by hand, horse or steam power to make
Drain and Sewer Pipe and artificial Stone Pavement
and Building Blocks.
State and County Rights for sale, or licensed to
work on royalty.
JOHN w. STOCKWELL,
Portland, Me.
FREDERICK A. STOCKWELL,
Northampton, Mass.
August l. 1872. an2dh
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
Portland Glass Works.

FUNHE Stockholders of the Portland Glass Works
Il are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the
Cooperation will be held at the office of the Corpora
tion at their Works. Wednesday August 2Sth, 1872
at O'Clock in the afternoon for the following pur-
poses, viz.
list. To act the report of the President, Direct
ors and Treasure
Cd TO choose Seven directors for the ensuing
year. /. -.
Sd. To choose Clerk and Treasurer, anu 70 act
upon any other business that may legally come oeiore
said meeting. ,u,,,,yr>c cl.rt
. ut, ... ,o., isT2 au 20tds
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
THE SECRET MEDICAL COUN-
SEELOR

NEW Medical Work, written by DR.. F. HAL
LOCK- who has had greater success in the treatment
of diseases which are described in this work than
perhaps ever fell to the lot of mortal man. 1t treats
on Lost Manhood, Nervous and General Debility
Sent free on receipt of stamp. Address HALLOCK
MEDICAL INSTITUTE. 1873 Court street, Boston
Mass.
N. B. DIR. Hallock, who is the chief consulting
physician of the Institute be consulted person.
ally or by mail. aug15-dtf
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
Notice.

TIyHE maine Second Advent" Camp Meeting, will
Il commence Monday, 26th, at Mechanic Falls and
continue one week. .
Rates of fare on Maine Central Railroads enc hail.
on Grand Trunk and Buckield roads about the same
Aug pod .d3t Per Order COMMITTEES.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

M. Naquet, radical deputy of the French
Assembly, proposes to tax all musical instru-
ments according to the noise they make. If
this very sensible tariff had been employed at
the recent Peace Jubilee, the deficit would
have been even greater than it isl
The London Musical Standard says that
Ole Bull has been giving some performances
in his native country in connection with the
festivities in honor of the establishment of
the Norwegian kingdom.
Mr.. G. l.. Osgood the Boston tenor, who is
said to be one of the best Interpreters of the
music of Franz and Schumann, and con-
scientious and refined artist, has been en-
gagged by Mr.. Thomas for his series of
concerts.
At recent sale in London, several manu-
scripts of Mozart brought from S35 to $50
each; a cantata by Handel, S175; and the
B-flat concerto of Beethoven, 800.
The German novelist Auerbach says:
'Music washes away from the soul the dust
of everyday life."
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
Piano for Sale.

A SEVEN Octave, Rosewood Chickering Piano,
months IN nse tune perfect and good as new Is OF
fered At s41O Chickering'S original price S6O0.
Address Box 512, Brunswick, hsne'
au22 dTh SS&Tu 3t
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
BUSINESS NOTICES.

TIME AND ENLIGHTENED EXPERIENCE have
shown that certain substances formerly used
and relied on in medical practice, are unneces-
sary and dangerous; yet some of these sub
stances have found their way into medical
compounds. DIR. WALKERS CALIFORNIA VIM
EGAR BrTTERs, however, contain nothing in
furious, being composed exclusively of vegeta-
BILE substances from California For all disor-
ders of tie liver, kidneys, bladder, skin, and
digestive organs, and for purifying ths blood,
they are the most wonderful remedy known.
je29-4w
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
WestbroOk Manufacturing Comfy.

yu,uE Animal meeting Of the Stockholders of the
Westbrook Manufacturing Company, for the
W otnccrs and the transaction Of any other
sines. that may legally come before them, will be
ped Of their office, No. 10 Central Wharf, TUES
DAY, Aug. 97th, at o'clock i. M.
RUFUS Z. WOOD, Clerk.
Portland Aug. II, 1872. dtd
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

TgIHE brick dwelling house No. 2S Park st. Port
Il land. For particulars enquire on the premises;
or to E P. SHERWOOD, As Exchange st. juystf
Desirable House Lots.
THNHE undersigned offers for sale few very choice
Il building lots, located the line of Deerng
horse caes, and within % minutes walk of Portland
Post Office. Apply to
II WARREN SPARROW,
jy25dH 72 Exchange st,
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
TIE HOUR OF SINGING! BY Emer.

(NoTE. Just published. Strauss's New MANHAT-
TAN WALTZ, first played, with great success, in
New York. Price Sl.O0)
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

Democrats think it little "steep' to have
to pay Schurz 5000 every time to tell them
that their party is dead
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

The Oldest swan in the Tuileries is dead.
Her name was Diana, and she was brought
from Stuttgart by Louis XVIII, and then
belonged to the Countess Diana Maurepas,
from whom shh received her name. She has
always been the favorite of all the monarchs
since the beginning of the century. Charles
x took her to Compiegne, but she became
homesick, and they returned her to the Tuil-
cries. She will be stuffed and kept at the
garden
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

In honor of Miss Mehlg's visit to the Yo-
semitic Valley, one of the great trees has
been named for her, and marble tablet in
scribed with the name of the artistic has been
placed upon the tree.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

A YEARLY meeting of the Brotherhood will be
IA held at the City Building on Saturday, 3lst,
day of Ang at o'clock, p NJ for the choice OF Oi-
ficere and such other business as may come before
them. Per Order,
j. B. HUDSON, Sec'y.
Portland, Aug. 22d, 1872. au2s
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

An enthusiastic brakeman in St. Louis, the
other night, was awakened from dream of
an impending mishap by cry of pain, and
found himself sitting up in bed holding his
wife by the ears, having almost twisted her
head off.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
Is Horse Power Stationary En-.
gine aud Boiler, for Sale.
Aged Brotherhood.

A NEW stationary Engine, with ftrebox Boiler
"A of Is horse power all complete will be sold low
by j. j. GERRISH & CO.,
au231m 81 Commercial St. Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

Oregon papers inform us that the Flat
head Indians are to be conducted to a new
reservation on the Jocko River. There is
Darwinian fitness in the selection of the
place.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

'iIn the whole compass of George Elliot's
writings says the Spectator, 1--WE can
scarcely recall the description of one happy
scene, and not one happy story of life."
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

1t is interesting to know that the story of
"Septimius FELTON," was suggested by the ira
dition of a dream which disturbed the sleep
of former occupant of Hawthorne's "Way-
side'' house. This house has lost its ancient
form, passing through many renovations.
1t was rebuilt by Mr.. Alcott, who lived in it
about thirty years ago, and again by Mr..
Hawthorne in 1860. 1t is now used as a
girls boarding-school, and what may be the
influence upon high-strung nervous organi-
cations, of the wierd phantoms which must
haunt the old place, we shudder to think
nf
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

PILGRIM's HARP. For Social Meetings. 60
cents Very convenient size. Moderate price. 25o
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

FdrmlShed HOUSE Tor Rent.
TNHE House No. 172 Spring Street, owned and oe-
Il cupied by A. D. Brown, Esq. (premises in per-
feet order,) has finished rooms, conveniently ar
ranged, will be leased for years, on rea-
sonable terms. immediate possession given. For
further particulars apply to E. E. UPHAM, No. o5
Exchange st. ag14tf
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
Valuable Lot for Sale.

"E can sell at very low price the valuable lot OF
w land ON South corner Of Federal and India
Streets. Said lot contains about 250O square feet.
Apply to
F.O. BAILEY & CO, Auctioners.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

We wrote yesterday that "white pique cos
tunes are now POPULAR" and were gravely
informed by the proof this morning that
'white pine coffins are not popular" Truth
crushed to earth will rise again, they saw
Danbury News
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

The nerve structure receives strength and
vitality, and the whole nervous system is re-
cruited by administering SMoLANDER's BUcHU,
and its wonderful curative properties complete
ly remove or counteract kidney, bladder and
glandular diseases, diabetes, gravel, all COM
plants incidental to females, and maladies
the urino-genital organs 1t is diaphoretic
deObstruent, alternative, diuretic solvent an
tonic In word, it is the ''Anchor of Hope
to those afflicted with such distress.
nall at rh-S
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
House For sale or To Let.

House For Sale or To LEI,
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
and cold water, cemented cellar failing well
Of water, and Cistern containing so hhds. Uttered
water; is warmed by furnace. A good stable and
been thoroughly renovated only last season.
Inquire of S. b. GOWELL 149 Middle St.. or at
house Bramhall st. from to 7or from to p. M.
iv17-eod If
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

SPARKLING RUBIEs. Sabbath School
Song Book. Price IS cents. None who try 1t can
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

Providence man kissed maiden lady of
forty or thereabouts the other day and was
fined fifteen dollars therefor. The reporter
of the Providence Herald thinks that he
would rather have paid the fifteen dollars
than done the kissing.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

An Alabama man recently caught a fish in
which was an egg, and in the egg bird-an
epitomized modification of Jonah and the
whale
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

TUNHE undersigned have this day formed copart-
Il nership under the name and style OF A. L.
MOSES & CO., for the purpose of carrying on the
Stove and Tin business in all its various branches
and have taken the store 126 Exchange St. opposite
the Printers Exchange.
A. r. MOSES,
Aug list, 1872. H. S. THRASHER.
a,,fa aod 2xrr
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

The st. Louis Democrats Indian reporter
says; e-That-Hunts-the-Tiger was up
at Lem Wakefelds last night, and lost all his
wampum on the ace."
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
COpartnership Notice.

copartnership is this day formed. under the firm
name of
STOCKWELL, TRUE g. COMPANY
for the manufacture of Hydraulic Cement Drain
and Sewer Pipe.
We are authorized to settle all existing accounts
with the firm Of j. W. Stockwell & Co.
JOHN W. STOCKWELL,
WILLIAM d. TRUE,
STOCK II,
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

Herr Anton Rubenstein's series of con-
certs begin in New York, Sept. 23ri, and in
Boston, Oct, 18th.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

The Mendelssohn Quintette Club have en-
gagged Mr.. B. J. Lang as chief piano teacher
at their National College of Music. He will
be assisted by his pupils, Messrs. Sumner,
Tucker, Apthorp and Dixie.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
A Choice List of Singing Books
For the Coming MusicaI Season.
The Standard ! Boston. By di O. .hd En'Tion f. R Si

For the Coming Mu.ical season.
The Standard Boston, By ai o. and EneTion H. Ri e.
Palmer Of Chicago. Price 1.6O; 1880 per doz.
First edition exhausted Next edition already sold.
This Church Music Book the joint product OF the
best talent of the East and the West, will be nsed
immensely, both West and East. Good for Chorus
Classes Good for Quartette Choirs Good for Conven
ons. Good for Societies and Singing Schools Send at
least, for specimen copy, which will be mailed for the
present, postpaid, for SLIPS.
(NoTE. Just published. Strausss New MANHAT-
TAN WALTZ, first played, with great success in
New York. Price S1.00)
THE HOUR OF Singing. BY Emerson
and Tilden. Price s100
Good practical interesting HIGH SCHOOL SINGING
Book. Already highly approved and widely used
Excellent also for Seminaries.
SPARKLING RUBIEs. Sabbath School
Song Book. Price 35 cents None who try 1t can
help liking it.
PILGRIMS HARP. For Social Meetings. so
cents. Very convenient size. Moderate price. 260
tunes. Well selected music.
GOLDEN RORBIN For Common Schools.
30 cents An established favorie, which has large
sale. ~
receipt of retail prices.
OLIVER DITSoN & CO., Boston.
C. H. DITSON & CO., New York.
aug 17d&u2u dWSS VISA te
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
Brick Boarding House for sale.

SRs Well located for large Boarding House or
EAIHa second-class Hotel. Contains TWENTY
f,Eu5,B three rooms, all in nice order. Gas and
EEMl r abundance Of water. Located within two
minutes walk Of the Grand Trunk Depot. the Bos-
ton and New York Steamers, and the Halifax and St.
John line of Steamers.
This is good opportunity for a man who under
stands keeping boarders. Terms favorable. Apply
to WIN. H. JERRIS, Real Estate and Loan Agent.
.July 27-eOdtf
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

Boston Music Hall is being renovated and
re-decorated.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
THE PRE ESS
SATURDAY MORNING, AUG. "a, 1872.
Gossip and GleaningS.

An advertising tallow-chandler modestly
announces that, without intending any dis
paragement to the sun, he may confidently
assert that his octagonal spermaceti is the
best light ever invented
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

Mr. Theodore Thomas will open his Boston
concert-season at the Music Hall Nov. Goth.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
Musical.

The italian opera company, under the man
agement of Messrs. Maretzck and Jarrett will
begin their season at the New York Academy
of Music, on September 80, with Meyerbeers
"Africaine." The troupe includes Nine.
Pauline Lucca, Miss Clara, Louise Kellogg,
and Mile. Rosina Leveille, prima donne So
prani; Mile. Eleanor SAM, prima donna con-
tralto; Miles. Ferretti and Nina Cooney,
comprimerie; Signori Vizzani, Abruznedo,
and Arthur Lyall, tenori; Signor Moriami
Sparapani and Ronconi, baritoni; Messrs.
Jarrett and Coulon, primi bassi, assisted by
Signori Cotto and Berthaki. Herr Carl Berg
mann will conduct the orchestra.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

Many uterine affections depress the mental
faculties as well as undermine the constitution
generally This can be prevented by taking an
occasional dose of SMoLANDRR's BUcHU, which
is also administered with the happiest results
for kidney bladder and glandular diseases, da-
betes, gravel, errors of youth, female COM
plants, incontinence and retention of urine,
and maladies of the urino-genital organs,
au20TuTh&S
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

As a remedy for Bronchial Affections and
and Chronic Diseasrs of the Lungs, nothing
ever before discovered equals Dr. Pierces Gold
en- Medical Discovery. au24-S&M
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE.

1t is said that an American manager has
offered Signor Mario fifty thousand dollars
for fifty concerts in this country.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
Herr Franz Abt has arrived at home safely

Nine. Charles Moulton has returned fro
Europe.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

NJ. Ambrose Thomas ''Hamlet" has been
condemned by the Russian censor at st. Pc
tersburg. So the much-vexed question OF
''to be or not to be- is settled so far as that
city is concerned.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

The Emperor of Russia is liberal patron
of music, and is an especial admirer of the
works of Gluck.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

Tom Thumb has new yachting suit. He
used up almost yard of flannel.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

ffE.1 THE OWNER ABOUT TO
1 leave the State wishes to sell his property stu
&as ated on corner of Church and Cross Sts Sacca-
rappa. Said property conslsts of two story Brick
House, containing IA finished rooms, nice cellar, a
good stable, carriage-house, woodshsd &c. Is cent
rally located, within minutes walk Of P. s. h. De-
Pot, Post ONCE, Schools and Churches.
Inquire of JOHN r. BABB, on Premises.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
VIM. A. EVANS,
COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
FORT FAIRFIELD.
,Jyitf
Insolvency Notice.

TINHE undersigned have been appointed by the Judge
Il of Probate for Cumberland Co., Commissioners
to receive and decide upon all claims against the part
nership estate of the late firm of Isaiah Pope & Co.,
of Windham in said County, Except those of the ad
minstrator) represented insolvent.
We will be in session for the purpose of receiving
and deciding upon such claims at the office of Strout
& Cage in Portland in said County ON the first Sat
urday in September, October, November, December,
and January neqt at 10 o'clock in the forenoon each
day. SEwALL STRoUT,
Portland, Aug. 49, 1872. VIM. II. MOTLEY:
au16-d3w
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

As BEAUTIFInR of the complexion RUB1-
GEL stands unrivalled. au24-3t
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
Disease of the Henri Cared.

WEsTPoRT, Digby County, April 4, 1870
JAMES 1. FELLOWS, ESQ.,, Dear Sir: 1
have been for many years victim to Heart
Disease and Prostration of the system gener-
ally. Having tried physicians of emnence,
both in Europe and America, and obtaining no
relief, was at last induced to try your invslu-
able Syrup, and L am happy to say, with the
best results.
On using the first bottle my complaint was
better, and before the fourth was finished 1
was completely cured.
Please publish for the benefit of others and
oblige Capt. MAURICE PETERS, Sen'r
04-dadSyU1t
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
Dissolution of COpartnership.

TJyHE copartnershp existing under the name CT j.
Il w. Stockwell & Co., is this day dissolved by
mutual consent.
JOHN w. STOCKWELL,
FREDERICK A. STOCKWELL,
CALVIN STCCKWELL.
Portland, August 1st, 1872.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
House on High st. for Rent.

A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, eleven
IA rooms, with all modern improvements and in
perfect ORDER will be let and possession given at once
Apply to GEO. r. DAVIS 6 CO.,
ag13eod2w Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers'
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

A miserable boy on Rose Hill found a Ro-
man candle in the house, Monday, and chalk
ing it perfectly white succeeded in palmng it
off on his aged grandmother as genuine tai
low article. When that excellent lady came
to light it, the deception was soon apparent,
but by retaining her presence of mind she fell
over two chairs without seriously hurting her
self The author of the mischief now sits
down with crutch.-Danbary Ne,cs.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

Dobbs offers a premium tor an invention to
utilize the stumps of lead pencils. He says
he is wearing his fingers to stumps by trying
to finish them up conscientiously, because as
often as he thinks of throwing them away the
reflection comes up to him, how many little
boys and girls there are in the world who
never have pencil end they can call their
own, and he keeps on stumping it to the
bitter end.
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24
FOR SALE!
IN THE VICINITY OF BOSTON, A
GROCERY & PROVISION STORE,

WITH good will of trade, including Stock, Fix
w lures and Team, doing business of $4,000 a
year Rent S4OO with lease p years. To any per,
son meaning business, the above offers splendid
chance. For particulars apply to S6l WAsHiSGToN
STREET, Boston, Mass. Jysdt1
The Portland daily press., 1872-08-24

ADAMsoN's Balsam sures Asthma, Coughs
Colds, Lun. Complaints Price 35 and 70 cts
mrl5-T II s 4, w1v