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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-10
Noble %eif.Sacr fec

Boston paper says: One seldom hears
OF more disinterested sacrifice than tn at
which we are now to relate. A friend of
ours, called the other Sunday, IN gentle
man in Boylston Street, who insisted that
he should stay to dine. Just as they were
goiug to the dinng-room, the host pulled
his handkerchief from his pocket, and with
it came his tobacco box. His good wife
looked indignant and the husband appear
ed pe-plexed. Perceiving the dilemma in
which the er-without-his-wife' know
ledge found himself. the guest. quick as
thought. picked up the box and said,
swell. there's my tobacco box: Where
did you find it?" The lady look ed reliev-
ed, the gentleman breathed sigh of graft
tude. and all went we'll but subsequently
the host told his guest that his wife said.
after dinner. II always liked Mr.. W. but
he has fallen fifty per cent. in my estima-
ton since ascertained that he chews to-
bacco."
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Notice to Teachers.

Applications for positions in anv Of n. sc,oo,
Ia ti'5 city where there vacancies will be r.,
ei r, " tne ;. ). Committee, until April 10Th
urI,v o,,a nil DC an examination OF teachers Sal,
lwl5 iOuN l. nr *. u .olh'
''"' Aprli y, 1873 Chr. School Com.
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For Sale,

me schooner Laden, tons, new measurement,
WIN new sails. cable and anchors and in aooI
For further particulars, apply To j. WOoSTta u
Hancock, April 2, 1878. tris
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forbid all persons trusting my mother. Irene
Snider, on my account as shall pay no deh,s n,
for her. JOHN II SVInEEuoi lyme
Franklin, April 8, 1873, awII.
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t . Advertisements.


TKEAsURERs' OFFICE.
Augusta, Apr. :, 1873 !
'P"h thc ipli"wink townships or tracts Of land
hereinafter described the following assessment.
f"F state y < OF 1913 were made ~ the Iexi-la.
tnro on the twenty seventh LAY OF February
Isis. go ;
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Happy Relief for Young Wen from the
effects OF Errors and Abuses in early life. Man
hood restored. Nervous debility cured. Impedi-
ments TO Marriage removed New method of treat
ment New and rcmarkobe remedies. Books and
Circulars sent free, in sealed envelopes.
Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION. No. south
Ninth st. Philadelphia, Pa. sp. no. Iyr 2I
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ELLSWORTH AND PORTLAND.
Rare Chance TO Make Money
lisa A LECTURE

just published, in a scaled Envelope. Price q e.
lecture on the nature, Treatment and radio #
cure OF Spermatorrhea or Seminal weakness In
voluntary Emissions, Sc xual Debility Imnedi
ments to Marriage generally; Nervousness. Con.
sumption, Epilepsy and Fits, Mental and Pbysi
cal incapacity resulting from Self-Abuse etc BY
the "Green book" &c. Wy
The worid-renowned author, in this admirable
Lecture, clearly proves from his own exnerlenns
that the awful consequences ofself- abuse NAV H.
enec.uaiIY removed without medicines and Win
ont dangerous surgical operations, bougies, in
Of nras nnss OF cordlais, pointing out mode
eepery sufferer no matter what his condition NAV
DC; may cure himself cheaply privately and raJi
oaas ms u. lecture will prove Boon 10 thous.
sent, under seal, to any address, in plain sealed
naseiope, on receipt of Sin cents. or twe
Huide' price soc. Address the publishers,
CHAS. j. G. KLINE & CO..
Nris l11 Bowery, New York, Post Office. 4 5sa
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POLICE COURT.

The establishment and maintenance of a
Police Court has been one of the few things
We have gained in the adoption of a City
Charter. Ii has thus far given satisfaction
10 our citizens. and promoted good order
The salary of the Police Judge has been
hNed IT $3.50 per annum. The fees paid 10
the City amount yearly to about $500
From observation and inquiry, am salts
lied that the sum of $3.50 is not enough for
the labor performed. The law would al
low Trial Justices all the fees received -
W III the city Of Ellsworth continue to ask
It's Police Judge to work Tor less sum
than country Justice: Or is il willing
That the expenses of the city shall be paid
out OF the earnings of the Police Court !:
DO not fear 10 recommend, in spite of the
howl against high salaries. that the sum of
sioO be fixed on as the salary of the Police
Judge, (or amount of fees. as YOU NAV de-
termine.) because think it just and fair:
but do not wish il understood that mean
TO have back pay drdtcR. 1t will be neces-
sary 10 provide suitable Court Room and
furnish the same. | advise that the same
be done forthwith.
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Seidiers' WidSws-Letter from the Presideut.
President Grsnt recently appointed Mrs. l.. A..
Cary Postmaster at Ashtabula, Ohio. and
afteIward wrote as follows to Gen. Garfield |;
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, ID. e.. March 49,
DEAR GENERAL, In your absence l appointed
lady for Postmaster IN Ashtabula, Ohio in
your district. Il is of class of appointments
am glad to make, where it can be done; that
is, it Is giving a soldiers widow an opportunity
of supporting herself and orphan children. I
hope Il will be satisfactory TO you and to the
citizens of Ashtabula: am, General, very
truly yours, U. s. GRANT.
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PROPOSALS Foh BUJ DING sruooI
! House at seal Cove, fremont. viii he re-.
celved by the undersis ned until the tenth of Nav
next. size; t2x32-22 1t. post. V
Plan and ,cifcations can no s..n a, s.aI Cove
W N. A. HEATH
HIRAM FIVE Buildine
JAMES FIVE
BENZ. SAWYER Committee
J. N. BUTLER.
April 7, 1878. 4wI5
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POLICE DEPARTMENT.

1t is clearly the duty Of all executive
officers TO see that all laws of the State
and all ordinances of the City shall be OBJ
served, and in case OF their violation, to
see that they are enforced. The wisdom
and justice of those laws and ordinances
are not for them to determine.
1t will be my endeavor to perform my
duty in this respect. and. also, to require
of all my subordinate officers like faithful
ness. II rum has flowed like water. il
must be damned; if drunkenness has stag
gered in our streets, il must be straight
ened; if sidewalks have been encumbered.
they must be cleared; if dogs go at large
unlicensed. they must pay the penalty. for
the law has spoken il; and in this / ask
your hearty cooperation.
l refer you to the Report of the City
Marshal for information as to offences
committed last year.
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Special A .
The Confessions of an Invalid.

Published as 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 himself after undergoing considerable
quacdery. and sent free on receiving a poo t-paid
directed envelope.
sufferers are invited to address the author,
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Box i5S
hmoS III Brooklin. Kings CO., y. Y .
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Published every Thursday Morning at Coomes
Block, Ellsworth, Me, by THE HANCooh
COUNTY PUBLISHING COMPANY.
For terms. &C., see first page.
;. VI. PErrESGILL h Co.. 81 Park Row, Ne"
York, and GRO. Z. HOWELL Co., 40 Park hoN,
New York, are the agents Tor the American,
in that city, and are authorized to contract LOT
inserting advertisements for US at our lowest casn
rates Advertisers in that city are requested TO
have their favors with either of the above houses.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Although for number of wears the Civ
has been wonderfully free from serious
fires. yet prudent foresight requires that
we be ready for them. few hundred dol
lars expended nose, may save thousands
within few weeks. The Falls VILLAGE
needs an engine, and in my opinion. one
should be supplied. Probably. one Of the
two stationed here would be enough far
their wants. if it should be thought best
TO transfer ii from the Bridge. 1t seems to
me that the character of our buildings.
their compactness, and the large number
of fires continually kept in nearly all, will
\ warrant an appropriation sufficient to pur-
81, ase q steam fire engine. Remember,
tina. economy in this particular may turn
out y Iorse than the grossest extravaganza;
and il will be cold comfort to brag Of our
light ex. Denditures over half the city in
ashes. our prudence and good sense
will doubtle. IS give this recommendation its
full weight.
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TAXATION.

4 just and impartial valuation is the true
and proper basis for the assessment Of
taxes. and each citizen should bear just
proportion of the Municipal expenses.
based on such a valuation. | cannot think
that the basis Of valuation adopted two
years ago, and which has been so generally
approved by the tax PAYERS. since Thea,
will be changed by any Board OF Assessors
YOU may choose.
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{ LOSE.

Having myself but little experience H.
Municipal affairs. | will not seek TO dis
suise my wish for your aid. And a frank
~ offer my own cooperation for any
measure you may be pleased to suggest.
which shall be for the best interest OF the
CITY
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TKEAsuRERs' OFFICE.
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ovERsEERs OF THE POOR.

For several years our Poor bills have
constantly increased. This class of our
unfortunate fellow citizens should receive
the watchful care of the City, while at the
same time wise and judicious economy
should be observed. / am confident that
you will give it that due consideration
which shall secure, first of all, their COM
fort, and next. the pecuniary interests of
the City; and submit to your considera-
ton the propriety Of purchasing Poor
Farm. and also refer you to the Report of
John L. Moore, Esq.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-02-07


held by him as Trustee on my
account" Mr.. Ames stated furthet
that scoheld, Dawes and Logan went out
after the dividend OF sixty per cent. WIZ
ness said that Mr.. Allison sent his STOCK
back, and said he would have nothing more
to do with It, and he (Arnes) supposed the
stock being returned 70 him by Allison was
real transaction, and not nomina one;
In regard to his conversations Win Mr:
Garfield, Mr.. Ames said ne (5arheiuJ hsui
wanted the witness TO say as nttle as NJ NJ
could before theC that ne lSarneio
might get of as easy as ne eoulo' m 81.
Ames produced a memorandum upon Wn,en W1sc
were the following hgures' Sl,yyOOVV;, -,
0OO" "s40O" Total, "SS,4VOi anu
testified that the figures were mace py
Garfield. The first $1,000 REFERRED 70 tne
Union Pacific bonds; the SECOND, 70 tne
Credit-Mobilier stock and the t4OV, 10 some
thing else, he could not rememoer Wnsv; W':
| These figures referred TO Wnat Mr. Varhei"
was entitled co.. ~,
Mr.. Ames further testihed as 10 Mr. hel-
| ley that he (Kelley( had called the Iansac.
tlon loan, and SAID ne Wanteo 10 Psy "
that Kelley gave him check, wnicn ne
| (Ames) tore In half and handed oack 70 hei- as
| ley, and both appeared satisheo WIN tnS
transaction. Witness testinedi ~ oid nOF
consider that he owed me anytning, pu. =
| owed him and told him SO; ne oo NOT oeny
It,"
At the sitting OF Poland's Committee on
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-02-07
THE OLD WORLD.

The rinderpest has broken out0in shang-
hae, China.
Cable dispatches of the 9th announce
that Russia had sent an army across the bor-
ders of her possessions in Asia into TurlSes'
tan, to punish the Khan Of Khiva, the ruler
of that country, for having sold Russian
subjects into slavery. England protested,
suspecting Russia's designs, and II was
feared that the controversy would result in
war between Russia and England.
The indignation excited by what was
thought to be the heartless conduct of the
steamer that ran down the Northheot, the
other day, in the English Channel, is giving
way to quite different feeling. 1t was be
leved, on the 27th, that the steamer itself
sank, with all on board, Immediately after
the collision.
A Royal decree has been promulgated In
Italy whereby the State formally takes pos
session Of slxteea converts In Rome,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-02-07
Curious Statistics of Marriage.

To people of statistical rather than of
sentimental turn, the mathematics of
marriage in different countries may
prove an attractive theme of meditation.
1t is found that young men from fifteen
to twenty years of age marry young
women averaging two or three years old
er than themselves, but If they delay
marriage until they are twenty or twenty
five years old, their spouses average a
year younger than themselves and
thenceforward this difference steadily in
creases till in extreme old age on the
bridgroom's part ii is apt to be enormous.
The inclination of octogenarians to we'd
misses in their teens is an everyday oc-
currence, but 1t is amusing to find in the
love matches of boys that the statistics
bear out the satires of Thackeray and
Balzac. Again, the husbands of young
women aged twenty and under average
little above twenty-five years, and the
inequality of age diminishes thencefor-
ward, till for women who have reached
thirty their respective ages are equal;
after thirty.five years, women, like men,
marry those younger than themselves,
the disproportion increasing with age,
till at fifty-fve it averages nine years.
The greatest number of marriages fol
men take place between the ages of TWEEN
ty and twenty-five in England, between
twenty-five and thirty in France, and be-
tween twenty-five and thirty.flve in Italy
and Belgium. Finally, in Hungary, the
number of individuals who marry is n
in thousand each year; in England il il
"a; in Denmark, 80; in France, 81, the
city of Paris showing 90; in the Neither
lands, 80; in Belgium, 49, in Norway, 80
Widowers indulge in second marriages
three or four times as often as widows
For example, in England Oand of Mrs
BardelD there are go marriages of widow
ers against 81 of widows; in Belgium
there are As to 16; in France, 40 to ~
Old Mr. Wellers paternal advice, Il
"beware of widows" ought surely TO b.
supplemented by maxim to beware o
widowers. -LippinoOtts Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-02-07

"A writer in the Kansas Magazine has
been at the trouble of measuring quad.
ruple sheet of New York paper, and
states, among other things of which few
newspaper readers are aware, that the
number he has measured contains 960,
900 ems" while Mark Twain's new book,
an octave of 591 pages, contains only
S36, 600 ems, and that this one copy of the
paper would make an octave containing
so pages more than Twain's book. Mr..
Wilder adds that "the price of the book
is 81 so, of the paper four cents" and for
the further enlightenment of people who
do not appreciate big newspapers and
who may not be familiar with Twain's
books, says, three copies of this quad
ruple sheet would contain fourth more
matter than the common English Bible,
Apocrypha included.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-02-07

-Barnum is trying to secure for his
new show man who does not blame his
wife for everything that goes wrong about
the house, and another who never told his
wife how his sister used to dress.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-02-07
Miscellaneous Reading.
TRUTHFUL OF SNOW.
By GEORGE n. HERBERT.

BX GEORGE b. HERBERr.
BEAUTIFUL Snowf No, thank you, OH mol
I'm not very sweet upon Beautiful Snowi -.
FOR while the eufh's wrapt in It's spotless iolus,
As rule, I'm rather a martyr TO coldsi
Beautiful Snowl with n cough OF. your lnnge,
And n chill that each noetrll carefnlly DunRsi
Beautiful SnowY WE'LL that's rather Jest,
With a bic mustard ponltice singing your breast
Beautiful snowl what delicate thaw
Makes the air chilly, and damp, and raw
Beautifui snowi they may sing whom II suits,
/ object to the stuff cos It soaks through my boots
Beautiful snowi with its floating flakes,
NV mind will mix with rheumatic aches;
BeautiIul Snowi on the hilocks and clumps
/ do not admire, while choked with the mumpsi
Bautifui snowl-in fact, is all bosh--
Cdsp, it's a nuisance-thawed, II Is slosh--
Beautiful Snow is like Beautiful Star,
Admired by me only when seen from afari
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-02-07

"A guest at Danbury party recently
lost one OF his eyes while playing Copen.
hagen. 1t rolled under the bureau and
couldn't be found.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-02-07

--Colllnsville, Conn, gains celebrity
with q tailless, seyen.toed cat
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-02-07

Bloody Run, Pa, has by a vote of
the people, had Its name changed to
Everett City,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-02-07

According to Bombay dispatch received
on the 2Sth, the Russians, Notwithstanding
the energetic protest OF England against the
Invasion OF Afghanistan, on their expedi-
tlon to Khiva, had struck the first blow
Of the campaign by the capture Of
Fort Hissar, in the suburbs Of Cabul,
the residence of the Chief or Governor or
Cabul, who was taken prisoner and sent to
Russia. Cabul is the capital OF Northern
Afghanistan. A London telegram Of the 9th
says II was reported that Russia had pre-
posed establishing neutral zone, guaran-
teelng the independence and neutrality OF
Afghanistan.
It was rumored in London, on the goth,
that the differences between Great Britain
and Russia on the Khivan question were In
creasing, and that the Governments of
France, Austria, Italy, Turkey, Denmark
and Sweden had determined to support the
British Government in its position.
A st. Petersburg dispatch of the 90th ult.
says public opinion was in an excited state
over the accounts OF the atrocious crueltles
enacted by the Khivans on the Russians,
! who have fallen into their hands. The people
were heartily In favor OF tie expedition
against Khiva, and demanded the exemplary
punishment of the Khan. Military prepare
tions for the campaign were being pushed
forward with 7igor. The total force would
probably number $4,000 men. The Prince
and others high in rank were volun
teerlng to accompany the army.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-02-07

The San Francisco BuRefln says
"there is no true coal found west OF the
Rocky Mountains, with the exception OF
some veins on Vancouver Island and
possibly in some other portion of British
Columbia. The coal veins of California
and Washington Territory are of later
geological formation than the anthracite
beds Of Pennsylvania and other Eastern
States, The Pacific coast production ~
q species Of Ignite
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-03-27
Judge Lynch In California.

SAN Francisco, March lS.-Matthew
Torpez shot Mrs. Nicholson a few days
ago, near Watsonvile, Santa Cruz county.
Tie cause was dispute concerning lht
ownership o. some land No provocatinn
was gwen for the murder Torpez was a
large land owner IN that part OF the State.
Yesterday afternoon large mob, com
posed Of persons from the adjacent town.
and country. assembled together an
marched Through Salina City to Monterey
where thcy hated and formed in line Iii
front OF Monterey jail They then calec
on Sheriff Wasson 10 deliver up the Jail
KEY, tut be refusing, they seized him ana
kept him prisoner while they battered
down the Jail doors. When the doors
were broken down several Of the Leaders
entered Torpezs cell ana brought him out.
Torpez Was very pale, and appeared very
much awet. BY the stern vlsages OF thost
assembled before the jail They took him
to convenient spot and hung him TIL Iii,
was extinct, aud the crowd then dispersed,
leaving Jai;cr WATSON at liberty.
The Iynching caused tremendous ex
citenent throughout the country, but the
community appeared generally satisfied.
Torpez. it appears, has borne 4 very bad
characte. hitherto. He.has been the ter
rcr Of three counties, where his name Is
associated with numerous outrages. He
was formerly Chief Of the Vigilance Com
mittee Of Monterey and Santa Cruz coun
ties, and las assisted lii lynching min,
persons. =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-03-27
Thinks We'll of EdccfieId.

Mr. Fletcher, the Boston editor lately
among us, has arrived safely at home,
and, copying our words of adieu to HIM
self, speaks as follows:
The desire for an occasion to express
my obligations not only to the editors
and publishers OF the Advertiser, but to
the citizens generally of Edgeteld, for
those "social and professional courte-
sizes and attentions which harinonized SO
pleasantly with their sunny climate,
must serve as an apology for the repub-
liration of the ABOVE paragraph. took
up my abode in this village without the
slightest acquaintance with single res
ident; but on lea ing, l parted with
friends and nei shbors,-the recollection
OF w rose hospitality and kindness will
be recalled with pleasure and gratitude.
From my acquaintance with the lnhabi-
tants. the climate. and the soil of Edge
field county and its vicinity. have no
Hesitation in expressing the conviction
that Northern people will find few local
tiles at the South which offer equal in
ducements to those who are in pursuit
of health. pleasure or business.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-03-27

The CHARLOTTE, COLUMBIA AND AU-
aUsTA RA.LRoAp-We are grstiticd t.
be able 10 make good report w tn re pec'
10 this road. The shelving which la.
been exhibited to Us reflects credit upol
the new management. The following
summary comes to US on good authority
The earnings in January were 9,3lS,
50, gross. ana S59 ,505 IL, net--an increase
over the corresponding month OF last veal
Of more than SCI 600 OF gross earnings
and neyrly $4,000 o! net earnings. Tn
business CT the road is steadily increasing
The earnings i',r O,tobcr. November anc
December. 1872. were much IN excess o.
the same months OF 1872. October shows
over $4,000, November $23, COO, and De-
cemher $4,000, increase.
The statement for February is not com.
pleted, but the totals are estimated 70 be
nearly equal 70 these Of January.
We are assured that the prospects o
the companr are rco3-that its floating
debt is rapldiv diminishing sud that Ii.
bonds are &, yrecia,irg in value and ma
now be considered one Of the most Salts
factory investments of the kind.-Sou'.
Carollnian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-03-27
;. America, Europe and the East.",

Let all our readers notice carefully,
in another column, the new spring ad-
'vertisement OF, that great Dry Goods
house Jas. A. Gray &'Co ,5ofE fEAugusta
Jas. A. Gray & Co. always march boldly
up with the times-cspecialIywith what
is good, true and beautiful intthe times.
Their grand and costly neYbuildinSg5 y has
become, throughout the Sonth, recog-
nized temple of industry, enterprise and
art. And into this temple is now being
poured the manufactured treasures OF
America, Europe and the East.
Are there any of our women who have
not yet visited this costly pile? If so,
let the delinquents make up. for their
misfortune this spring. Tread once, at
least, that grand SECOND Floor. And
then you may say you have seen the
utmost that can be seen, in this line,
South of New York. Once more, read
the new card.