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Railroad Ahead.

l see in your paper of April oath, "Rail-
road facts to be remembered"
7. ii. W. thinks Bucksport cannot be
beat as terminus for the Shore Line Rail-
road. | wish to state one fact which /
hope he will bear In mind that Castine Ii
just lG miles nearer Portland and Boston
than Bucksport. which is quite an item,
and something which should and probably
will be taken into serious consideration be-
fore this road is built. Any man with a
good sense Of observation cannot fail TO see
Castine was designed by nature to be the
terminus of a great Eastern Railroad. Its
and in regard to ice. c. ID. Is unqnestiou-
ably correct in stating that Castine har-
Dor has never frozen for the last fifty years
TO prevent any steamer from enterin.
Ii was only tew years ago you will re-
member the katahdn was frozen in solid
below Bucksport, when some of our citi-
zens were dragging for scaliops in our har-
Dor which was free from ice. BY having
the terminus of this route at Castinc il
would not only save building l6 miles ex-
ira. and an hour or two of travel and
fatigue, but also save the great expense
OF bridging the Penobscot.
These are facts which L. II. W. or any
other IN an cannot dispute. lou well
know how tiresome il is 10 ride long dis
lance in the cars. aud what a relief il
would be to change at Castine the
II. l. VI.
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The State Superintendent eff Common
Schools. Hon. Warren johnson. has pub
lished for circulation the Free High
School act and other educational enact
ments. Although the proposed schools
are termed high schools. they are not ex-
pected TO come up, fully. 10 the era le of
classical schools. or even the ordinary
academy. They will be the peoples high
schools" for superior English and s,.ien-
titic education. excluding at first simply
all primary classes and aifordinv the
general culture demanded by the incrcas-
ing business. manufacturing and mercau-
tile wants of the times. While therefore
the grade of admission of pupils To these
rests virtually with the school officers OF
the several towns under the provisions of
tn act. with the advice aui consent of
the Governor aud Council the following
minimum grade of admission has been
established this year, indicating the line of
division between the High School and any
lower grade, and the basis upon which a
certificate for payment OF gratuity by the
State will be issued OF course town com
mittceS can establish higher grade OF
admission, according 70 the waits aud
wishes of the several communities where
the schools are established. Examination
i required in none but the branches Spcci-
feI uE statute. ana rs iOllOws:
Spelling-First iifty pages OF ordinary
spelling book.
Reading-rhrough the Third Reader. so
called.
Writing-At discretion; a fair hand.
English Grammar syntax; Grcenc's
Introduction.
Geography - Through United States.
warren's Primary Geography.
acknowledgements rules common
and decimal fractions.
disappointing.
Observation-Disclosures.
keeping-Nothing.
Ten questions should be given in each of
! the first six branches enumerated. Pupils
| answering sevcnty-tivc per cent. In each
branch should be entitled TO admission.
| These schools are intended as the American
I Free High Schools for the people aud the
| grade OF admission should not b. so high
a virtually to exclude the more advanced
| pupils in the public schools, nor So low as
To make them simply primary" or com
mon schools OF 4 low grade. The good
! judgment Of the town officers. In whose
care practically these schools are placed,
| viii undoubtedly suggest a standard of
admission wisely adapted to secure the in
J tcrest and confidence Of parents and the
| highest welfare Of the pupils.
| The Free High School, forms part OF
| the public school system, which was estab-
| lishcd for representation. FOR citizenship
| and the common Cuurtc sizes aud refine
mcnts Of life. The Superintendent sug-
| gests branches Of study that appear 10 be
| of primary Importance to the manufacture
! Ing and business interests OF the state, EN-
/ bracln% studies that are adapted TO those
/ intending To engage In active industrial
Z Ihns, g.sgntipl- ur
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Letter from Hon. N. A. Farwell,
WITHDRAWAL IN FAVOR OF JUDGE KENT.

WITHDRAWAL IN FAVOR OF JUDGE KENT.
EoCKLAND, May u, 1873.
To he Editor Of tie Press:
Ny name has been used in connection
with the candidacy for Governor and have
not been disposed 10 object until the an
nounccment of the name OF Judge Kent as
candidate. regard it As most fitting
tribute TO the learning, integrity and large
public service OF Judge Kent TO elect him
again Governor. and | shall not under
these circumstances allow my name to be
IN the canvass. Sincerely yours.
y. 4. FARwELL.
The above letter of withdrawal from
Hon. y. A. Farwell now leaves no name
OF any Eastern man as candidate for
Governor before the people of the State.
except that Of Judge Kent. When his
name was first mentioned by the Wing, il
was favorably received by most of the Re
publicans of Hancock County, and even by
some Democrats. As a nomination fit to be
made. Although Judge Kent has not been
in political life for many years. vet his
long public services at home and abroad
are gratefully remembered and the ability
and uprishtness OF his judicial lite fully
aESSsciaied.
tere can be but one sentiment among
the people Of Maine as to his eminent fit
ness to occupy the gubernatorial chair
In his case, there can be no cry of plouings
OF rings or the undue influence of one fac
ton over another. If nominated, it will
be by the free and spontaneous action of
the people who know his integrity and will
feel safe under his guiding hands.
No one has paid higher tribute to Judge
Kent than Mr.. Farwell who so gracefully
withdrew, when his name was mentioned
r, candidate. Few of our public men
are better known and regarded IN the East
ern part Of the State aud especially in this
Congressional District than Mr.. Farwell.
Had he remained in the field he would have
received large and hearty support through
all this region. but he has withdrawn his
name and hi friends are len free to choose
elsewhere. Either OF the gentlemen now
before The people of Maine a, candidates
for Governor will, If elected. make good
chief Magistrate
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Tigress, Captain Bartlett, on the Goth. of
April, in latitude 1896 north, longitude So
west, or near Wolf Island. and about forty
miles from land.
The Polaris Is now without boats. having
lost two in trying to get north in the spring
of 1872
The Tigress fell in with the party In a
dense fog. aud proadentially struck the
very foe on which they were, otherwise
they must have persisted.
They all seem tolersbly we'll Captain
Tyson complained of swelled legs and feet.
but nothing serious Is the matter with him.
When they left the Polaris all on board
were in good health.
In reference to the way In which the
Polaris got away from the party which was
rescued from of the iceberg, Captain w.
son stated that he felt little anxious at first,
thinking she would soon come to their re-
lief | set my colors as she steamed
| down along the shore. but the vessel was
soon lost TO sight In the bend OF land and
behind what took to be Northumberland
| Island.
The piece OF ice I was on commenced
| drifting southwark as the wind hauled 10
the northeast, opening "A little bay To the
northeast of Northumberland Island.
saw the vessel IN the harbor there: her
saii> were ttp SMOKE WAS issuing
| from her smokestack that | could see.
then attempted To bring my boats across
the foe in an easterly direction. hoping to
find water and reach the shore. Isucceed-
ed IN dragging one boat across. took the
water and attempted to reach the shore
| some distance below the vessel.
We were then drifting very fast. and the
gale was blowing fresh, with great vio-
lence. from the northeast and showing
very fast and drifling. was driven back
on the ice again and compelled TO haul my
boat out. In the morning We were about
thirty miles southwest OF where the ship
went in the harbor. heavy sea was run
ming which broke my foe-piece, separating
us from six bags of bread and one boat
! saw vessel under steam and canvas
rounding point To the northwest. Think
ing she would come to our relief. gave
myself no extra anxiety, but soon we were
doomed 10 disappointment, and from that
! time until the 1igress rescued us we never
| got a glimpse of the polaris
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County News.
For County News see Third Page

For County News see Third Page1
North East Harbsr.
In my last | omitted among the improve
ments mt Bar Harbor the summer residence
hnlt by A. +. Higgins. leased to Mr.
rhayer, and tue new dwellings OF ID. Rod
lex I'd, Mrs. c. Higgins and A. J. Salisbury.
Master Stephen Higgins has built lodg-
ing house near his own house. +. j. Alley
has gone into carriage making | noticed
after leaving Bar Iarbor, that Bear Brook,
which few years ago astonished the com
munity by dividing into two branches and
running back towards the mountains. has
now resumed its original course to the
bay in an Easterly direction. Mcssrs.
Sawin Clark have erected large two
story building. as a store and dwelling
house. and built steam saw mil, ut the
head of Otter Greek. A large amount of
lumber has been hauled here the past win
ter. Rev. A. Cray. formerly Of Surry, has
commenced building here and Intends to
make this place his home. An alteration
has been made in the location of the road
from Ottcr Greek 10 Seal Cove by the 60.
Com, thus avoiding one of the orst hills
on the island.
ID. kimball, Esq, has enlarged his house
by adding a second story with sharp roof
Mr.. kimoal has been often urged
by visitors to open his house for
their accommodation he can now
crafty them If he chooses to do so.
Mr.. u. +. kmball is about completing n
fine IL story house near by Charles
Frazier is building IL story house just
across the road from his present dwelling.
This part OF the island affords some fine
views of ocean aud mountain scenery.
Some Of the summer visitors. for the past
three years, have preferred the quiet OF
this place. 10 the crowd and hustle at Bar
lIarbnr aud the number j. steadily increas-
Ing. Capts. \. &. Savage aud las. Glenn
cuts have lifted up their houses for summer
visitors and at times have rs many
A. they can convene. The mail accommo-
dationS are inferior to other parts of the
island. l..
MAY :.
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The FIsHERIEs.-Tbe Cape Ann Id
rertiser says that the Georges-men have
arrived the past week in large numbers.
some 90 sail arriving since Saturday, the
Sd, with very fair trips. averaging about
D.OOO pounds 10 q vessel. Many of them
bring in larger quantities OF halibut than
usual which have been sold at profitable
prices, and the fleet as a whole have
realized good stocks. The present supply
of Goldfish, however, does not meet the de-
mand. They were brought up quickly on
their arrival, but it will be a fortnight Or
more before they will be ready for delivery.
The market continues very firm and active,
and ten times the quantity of fish now in
first hands could be quickly disposed of
were they on the market. Tho highest
sales the past week have been made at
81 20 per Quintal. and il the supply the
present month is no better than last, prices
will doubtless continne to advance Five
Western Bank fares have also arrived.
which were quickly taken at s. IS and
8 81 l-2 per Qt. Fresh halibut have come
along more freely the past week. Five
Bank fares have arrived, about I6O. 900
pounds. which sold for % and 81 per cwt.
Georges sold on Saturday for sl4 per cwt.
oaies the past week at Sl1.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-15

NARROW GAUGE RAILwAYs.-It would
appear as if system OF railways on the
narrow guage (3n.) were growing ND in
the West, 10 be extended in time to the
Atlantic seaboard, We have hitherto made
mention OF the progress of such roads in
Missouri, Illinois and other States. A
writer at Des Moines Uowa) mentions that
the Milwaukee and Des Moines road. of
this class, is already in operation for some
thing like twenty miles southwark from
Eldora, and that project is now on foot
at Des Moines to commence there this
season and build north to meet it. Large
subsidies" he says, ''are' available for the
construction of the contemplated road,
and an effort is now being made TO secure
by local subscription enough to complete
II. The effort bids fair to be successful
About fourteen miles of grading on another
narrow gauge road. from Des Moines to
Sioux City, has been done and subsidies
amounting TO over 100000 have been
voted. This line is also considered sure.
Then there are some subsidies voted for
road from Des Moines south, through
Knoxville and Abba, which it is proposed
shall be built on the narrow guage."-[ The
Stakeholder.
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AprI SUN, 1873.
To the Editors o. the american
This place is situated on the Union
Pacific Railroad. 220 miles west OF Omaha.
and ten miles east OF Plum Greek the
county seat. Last Oct. no settler had
planted his foot in Overton except the men
in the employ OF the railroad company,
while to-day the place contains over thirty
families. and more are arriving daily.
Among the settlers here are Rev. WIN.
j. Wilson and family, also his brother Otis
X. Wilson, whose names are familiar 10
their many friends lin the east. All the
government lands within three miles of the
depot has been preempted or homesteaded.
and considerable of the railroad land mas
been sold. These lands sell from 81 to 81
both sides of the road and the lots will
soon be open to purchasers.
Trains connecting san Francisco with
all points east stop at this place. daily
bringing with them the traffic of the world.
There is one store here. one lumber
yard. and other branches of trade will
soon be opened. 4 school house is to be
built here this summer 2sxia Il. furnished
with all modern improvements. In the
short time have been in this state have
seen some of the finest looking school
houses that ever graced a country district
The spring has been backward owing to
the cool weather and dryncss OF the sea.
son, but this morning we are having fine
rain which is Frightening the prospects OF
the farmers who will now commence
breaking up the soil for this years crop.
Yours. {. W. :.
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Notice.

NOTICE i hereby given that meeting OF the
IN Stockholders OF the BANGOR & Calais shore.
line Railroad Company, will b. held at UnIou Hall
Cherry held on Wednesday, tn, tth day # June
next at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. to upon tho follow
matters.
1T, To choose a BOARD Of Directors
-i, 10 see II the stockholders viii accent the
act 10 amend an act entitled act to incorporate
thr hangor y Calais shore Line Railroad Com
rany, approved February l~73.
81. - make such amendments 10 the Bylaws
OF sait company, a. shalt be thought best
By order Of the Directors OF -all Company.
J. W. MOORE, Prr-t.
Cherry dcld MAJ It'll, 1873. 3w,u
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Amherst.
On Tuesday the 9Th inst, the Dwell
Ing Houses Of Mrs. Alfred kimball ana Mr..
John ". Nickerson took fire upon the
roofs which have become very dry.
The fires were fortunately discovered
before they had made much headway and
were e1tinguishcd with slight damage.
Farming in this section Is two week )
earlier than last Spring. Notwithstanding
the spots OF snow are still 10 be seen in
many places. The roads are we'll settled
and in better condition than usual.
DR.. Hanson has resumed practice in
this town.
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INONSUMPTION CAN BE CURE ~
SCHENCk'S PULMOMIC SYRUP,
StHENCk'S SEAWEED TONIC,
SCHENtk'S MANDRAKE PILLS

Are the only Medicines that will cure Pulmon.
AIRY Consumption.
Sometimes medicine that will stop cough will
often occasion the death of the patient locks up
the liver, stops the circulation of the blood he
rhage follows and in fact clogging the action of
the very organs that caused the cough.
Liver complaint and dyspepsia are the causes
OF two-thirds of the eases OF consumption. Many
are now complaining with dull pain in the side
the bowels sometimes costiye aud sometimes too
loose, tongue coated. pain in the shoulder blade,
FEELING sometimes very rcstl, aud at other times
drowsy; the food that Is taken lies heavily on the
stomach accompanied with acidily and OF bulch.
Wind. Thcse symptoms usually originate from
a dtsordcred condition OF the stomach torpid
tive. Persons 50 affected II thes take one or two
heavy colds and IL the cough in these cases be
suddenly stopped. the lungs, liver and stomach
clog and remain torpid and inactive and before
the patient Is aware Of his situation the lungs are
mass of sores and liberated and death is the in
eyitable result.
schSnos's Pulmonic Syrup Is an eNpectorant
winch does not contain any opium, nor ANYTHING
calculated to check a cough suddenly.
echenck,s seawced tonic dissolyes the food,
mixes with the gastric juice of the stomach di-
gest' easily nourishos the system aud creates u
hcaithy circulation OF the blood. When the bow
els are .ostive skin salow and the patient l. OF
bilious habit. >hcnck's Mandrake Pills are re-
lhfc'l. These medicines are prepared by Dr. J.
IL. >tiIENCh 4 son, Northeast corner OF sixth
aEd nich streets. fhila Pa..aud tor sale BY Geo.
G. Goodwin & Go. - Hanover 81. Boston and j
b Henry, SColcgr place \. ". Wholesale Agts.
For by Druggists generally. sp.no IUmotl
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Soalcsvtllc


Master b. Leland has just completed a
fine schooner Of about .eycnty-tlve tons
for X. l.. Somcs aud others at g. i. Somrs'
yard She j. to be named Flora Grindlc.
and to be commanded by Captain Halscy
stanley "t fremont. The schooner,
Bloomcr l. being new topped Mt J. W.
Somcs' yard. John Green has built a
two story house opposite Captain H..
lieaths. ". c. Withum of W. Gouldsboro
Is doing quite a business, At painting here,
and thinks of making this place his home
Capt. +. Nash is closing up his business
here, and leaves soon for New York, to
resume his former occupation q. 4 ship
master.
q. Allen & Co. are carrying on the
granite business at their quarry. some two
miles from the village They employ
Of SO ne to Boston this season, have an
other cargo ready Tor Boston, and one
for Philadelphia nearly ready. Mr.. Allen
is the manager At the quarry. Mr.. :.
Butler formerly OF Hancock, Blacksmith,
and the boarding house is kept by ". G..
Higgins Esq, of Eden. This quarry is
situated on the West side of SomeS Sound.
with water deep enough for large vessels
to come near the shore. the ledge rises
gradually from the shore. splits readily
and IS worked easily. hi, i. new IN
du>try here, and II it proves success
other qnarrics will soon be opened The
quar- wing now being done /. within few
rods Of high water mark, and they dispose
of their refuse stone by rolling it into the
water in front Mt. Desert can furnish the
muscle, and in time, the skill to run half a
dozen quarries. l..
M1v
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Cranberry Isle.
The fishermen are prOphesying that the
catch of Herring will be large the present
season.
There are five School Districts in this
town. The winter schools were taught by
females with the exception OF the school in
District No. 2, and all were successful.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-15
BACHELORS HAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world.
The only True and Perfect Dye. Harmless, Rcli.
able and instantaneous. no disappointment. no RI
dlculols iints or unpleasant odoT Remedies the
III effects OF bad dyes and washes. Produces IAME
biArELr a superb BLACK OR NATURAL BROwN
and leaves the hair CLEAN. SOFT AND BEAUTIFUL.
The genuine signed W. A. Batchcler. sold by ali
Druggists. SIP no 4G-ly
CIAS. BACHELOR Prop n "
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Nom. Resident Taxes.

TllE following list Of take. on real estat, Of
l non resident owners Ia the town OF Drland
Tor thr year 1873. ia bill- committed to Elijah
Partridge. collector of SAID town. the 18th day
Of May ls,a has been returned uy hun to me a.
remaining unpaid on the 18th DAY Of February
49, by hts certificate oithat date. and now re-.
mains unpaid, aud notice Is hereby given that If
me SAID taNe7, interest, AMI charges are not paid
INTO The Treasurer OF sad town within eighteen
mnhlh. from the date Of commencement OF the
SAID bulls. 20 much OF the real estate taxed as viii
De sufficient t. pay the amount due, therefore
including interest ami charges Will without fur.
ther notice D. sold At public auction at the select
mrn-' one, .lld town on thu. 18th day OF D.c.n.
Der ISIS.
John X. Crosby, House ami lot sr:0 s'T
6. y. POWERS, Treasurer oi Oriant.
MAY iJ 1873 ays1O
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The Eastern Argus OF Monday contains
correspondents views favorine Castine
as the Western terminus of the Shore Line
Railroad. He claims that this route will
give more business both of passe myers and
freight than The route via. Bangor and the
distance will be much less. He suggests
the feasibility of running line of steamers
the year round from Castine to Portland
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NOTICE Is hereby given that the subscriber has
~ oeen duly appointed Guardian for b. =. Aus
bonds as the law Directs
All persons having demands against said Aus.
TN are requested 10 exhibit the same; and all per
sons indebted TO said Austin are called unon In
make immediate payment.
WIN. o. Nc DONALD.
Dated at Ellsworth the thirteenth day OF Nav.
\. ID. ls13. Avon
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ANOTHER FIRE AT BRIDGrON.-Thurs-
day afternoon a fire caught in the picking
room in the Pondicaerry Mills at Bridgton.
The basement was occupied BY Littledeld
Fogg, lumber manufactures, who lose
siooe on lumber and machinery. The
house OF Paul Lord was also burned
Loss $3.50; insured for $500. Total loss
5000.
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The Confessions Of an Invalid

Published as a Warning and for the benefit of
Young Men and others who suffer from Nervous
Complaints, Debility, Loss OF Manhood, etc, sup.
plying the means Of self-curc. Written by one
who cured him self AFTER undergoing considerable
quacdery, and sent free on receiving q nos t-Daid
directed envelope.
Sufferers are invited to address the author
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Box i53
0mos.n brooklin, Kings Co., N. Y