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American Silence.

The Americans struck me generally as a
silent people; though the very contrary idea
is prevalent in England, I know now not on
what grounds. But they certainly seemed
to me more taciturn and reserved than our
selves, and l think most travellers will con-
firm the remark. In the dining-rooms of
the large hotels, in the railway cars and else
where, they made less noise than half the
number OF English would have done; there
was but little conversation even amongst
those acquainted with each other and those
who were unacquainted never spoke at all.
In the whole course of my travels, I don't
think / was ever addressed in the first in
stance; L always received perfectly civil re-
plies to my questions, and had many pleas.
AMI conversations with strangers on the
steamboats,, railways, and other public places,
but there was always a certain amount of ice
to be broken through first. No one can deny
them the faculty of wit, or at least an extrav-
agant humor which is enthusiastically
American, yet you rarely hear jokes or a
hearty laugh amongst them there seems a
Total absence of jollity or joviality in all
classes, a tendency rather to gravity or even
melancholy, and an American owned to me,
half seriously that he thought there was
something OF the Red Indian reticence and .
gravity appearing in the national character.
l am inclined to think that this tfistesse, as
the French would call it, arises from the gen.
eral absorption OF all classes in business and
money-making; no one is idle, no one loafs,"
and nobody seems 10 have time for enjoy
ment or pleasure. 1t is the same charge that
other nations make against the English, and
with certain amount OF truth, that we take
our pleasures sadly, which means, partly that
we work hard at our pleasures, carrying the
same seriousness into them as into our bus-
ness, but which also, think, arises from the
greater manness OF the English charac-
ter, that prevents our finding pleasure
or relaxation in the same child
ish amusements as the French or
Italians. In America, this national trait has
been reproduced, and is intensified by the
simple fact that there is no idle class there;
no class, as with us Though of course there
are individually, which is exempt from the
necessity of working for a living. l never
fully appreciated the value OF the class at
home before; now that have been to Ameri-
ca land make the remark in all sincerity,
recognize it fully. Such class, removed
from the anxeties inseparable from the con-
duct of business or the practice OF a profes
sion, has leisure not only for the cultivation
of the taste. the pursuit of art, science, and
literature, and for studying the amenities of
social intercourse, but also for the not less
valuable art Of pleasure-seeking generally,
and Of carrying manliness and refinement in
to our sports and amusements.-lFrom" Gan
Autumn Tour in the United States ana Cana
da," by F. G.. Medley.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-10-15
Portland Savings Bank,
NO o1 EXCHANGE ST.

A LII deposits of one dollar and upwards COM
IN mence interest on the first day OF tne monm
rnay29sdf FRANK MOVES. Treasurer.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Agency for Sewing Machines.
w. =. DYER, No. 253 Middle St. All
kinds of Machines for sale and to let.
Repairing.
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HoP PAPER.-Not great many years
ago, it was the popr lar idea that paper could
only be manufactured from rags; now, it is
difficult to name all the materials from which
it can be made. In addition to the materi-
ais now in use, a new one has just been dis
covered which combines cheapness with ex-
cellence, and which, from its abundance and
largely reducing the price of good paper. 1t is
the outer skin or husk of the hop stalk. BY
subjecting this to a chemical process there
can be produced textile fabric possessing
strength, suppeness, and delicacy of texture
the qualities above all desirable in paper
making. The invention, which has been pa
tented, and which must interest hop growers,
as well as paper makers, was exhibited in all
its details aud results at the recent General
Assembly of French paper makers, a3d pro-
nounced by the judges all that the discoverer
claimed for i.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-10-15

BREAKING A HORSES HEART.-A term
which has been taken with great deal of al
lowance when applied to any disaster in the
human family-has now an accepted place in
the vocabulary of those who indulge in ''horse
talk" King Richard says: "They say
women's hearts are easily broken-I find
them tough enough" On the turf, horses
heart is said to be broken when he is excelled
by another horse while doing his level best, if
that horse, so excelled, does not make pow
erfll and continued effort to turnsthe scales
again. For instance. they say, if "Occident'
has leading race he does well enough, and
therefore ''Brown Dick" was not allowed to
pass him in his great trial; but if Brown
Dick' or any other horse should pass the CAL
ifornia champion while extending himself to
his utmost, it would "break his heart'' and
he would cease to make the necessary exer-
ton to keep up the same rate OF speed. To
this knowledge of the weakness of other
horses the little Goldsmith Maid' owed the
most of her triumphs-for it is now generally
understood that she drives herself with as
much intelligence as any human who can
sit behind her. Mr.. Collins, Thorough, ,,i aa-
mirer of good horses, followed the httle
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TERMS $500 PER ANNUMIN ADVANCE

"Maid'' through one camna;o,, :,
ern cities, and there discoyera5 ~ Il, tne east-
allowed her competitor to have ieadina uae ran',
until after passing the three-quarter nos ,", .md
then she went forward with her tremandn.'. a,ru
burst of speed, held in reserve for this emer'
gency. and by so easily excelling that com
petitor produced that sensation which rnrf
men call breaking the heart" She. herself
had to undergo these trials till she learned
the trick, and now she plays it on the Others.
San francisco Atd California.
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For Sale or Exchange

For other Property. rare chance
,AtaA y A first rate Farm, containing 160
ElESSsy-S2 acres of good land well divided; has
III flgEfi1H nice Sugar Orchard of 400 trees,
eas=LAsrzL cut twenty five tons of hay this year
An abundance of wood and water. This farm is sit
uated in the town of Campton, N. H, which is fa-
vorite resort for SUMMER BoARDERs. Is only four
miles from Plymouth. 1t offers rare opportunity
to one who wishes either to engage in farm ing or
keeping boarders, and very excellent one for both
branches the place must be sold to close an es-
tate. Apply to VIM. H. JERRIS, Real Estate Agent,
Portland. oc6dtf&W1t
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

DOES ADVERTISING PAY?-There is no In
stance on record of well sustained system
judicIous advertising failing of success
My success is owing to my hberality in adj
vertising Bonner.
advertising has furnished me with COM
petence. Amos Laurence.
4 advertised my productions and made mon
ey."-NicholaS L0ng,oorth.
Constant and persistent advertising is q sure
prelude to wealth.-StepheR Girard.
'He who invests one dollar in business should
invest one dollar in advertising that business
"A. 4. Ste,rdrt.
Without the aid of advertisements / could
have done nothing in my speculations. l have
the most complete faith in printers ink. Ad-
vertising is the royal road to business.-Bar-
mum.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-10-15

There is huckleberry swamp in Cumru
Township, Pa, which we should consider
about the most unpleasant place to berry or
be buried in, that could be found. Three
ladies were there gathering huckleberries
Lately, when sticks, stones, and all manner
of missiles began to fly at them from
the bushes, though no one was there. A
large party of people investigated the spot,
when the same belligereht exhibition was
made, but nobody could be found. That
huckleberry swamp is undoubtedly haunted
and wish to have one little patch all to them
selves. Better let them keep it. They may
get sick on huckleberries and then there will
ha finn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-10-15

WEAKEN the Cough that is weakening you,
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Every dose will relieve, and speedy cure is
certain.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
oc13eoC &w1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-10-15

For Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Indiges-
ton, Depression of Spirits aud General Debili-
ty, in various other forms, FERRo-P -PHosPHoRA-
TED ELIXIR of CALIsAYA made by CAswELL,
HAZARD &c Co., New York, and sold by all
druggists, is the best tonic. As a stimulant
tonic for patients recovering from fever or 9th
er sickness, it has no equal If taken during
the season it prevents fever and ague and other
intermittent fevers se2O-4wt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-10-15
A Desirable Country Residence for
Sale.

A So. Paris, Me-, known as the Widow Morse
IA property. The house is in good repair, has 10
rooms, bathing room, water on 1st and I'd oors and
is carpeted and furnished throughout. Two stables
and barns on the premises, and young orchard of
100 trees The lot contains acres and is beautifully
situated on the Little Androscoggin River, within
ten minutes walk of the Depot and in the immediate
vicinity OF churches and schools. The property will
be sold with without the furniture. Price toao
and terms easy. Apply in person or by letter to f.
G. PATTERSON, Portland, o. W. BENT, So.
Paris, Me. se29d1m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-10-15

JOB PRINTING.-Every description If Job
Printing executed promptly, aud at the lowest
prices, at the Daily PRESS Printing House, 100
Exchange St. VIM NJ MARKS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-10-15

Queen Victoria recently held sale of fat
stock at Claremont Park, and gave free
lunch to purchasers before the sale COM
menced. The total sales footed up $4,000.
Pin money.
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Clothing Cleamsed

CLOTHES Cleaned and Repaired at short notice,
~ and all kinds of goods dyed in a thorough man
ner. Also Secondhand Clothing for sale.
All orders will receive prompt and faithful atten-
ton
WILLIAM BROWN,
Federal Street,
sep20dtf Near the Park.
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A novel entertainment was given at Dexter
Park, Chicago, Saturday. being Gretna
Green elopement represented to the life, with
all the detail of furious parents, impetuous
fght-with real stage coaches-and the final
triumph of the young folks. 1t was acted by
the theatrical people, and one or two genuine
marriages were performed at the close, to
give it an air of reality.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-10-15
Park and Seaside Towns.
CEMETERIES,
COUNTRY PLACES

Robert Morris Copeland, Londscape Gardener has
made plans for II Park and Camp Meeting Towns,
10 Cemeteries, aud 500 Public and Private Estates
He furnishes advice, plans and superintendent 70
all kinds OF suburban and rural Improvements.
Offices, 10 City Exchange, Boston, Mass 7O5 Samson
ST., Phila.. and Ridley Park, Del. Co. Pa au3Oeod9m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-10-15

A Lafayette, Ind, man drew his money
from the savings bank and invested it in
pair of horses and carriage, his idea being
that if I'VE were all going to smash he would
at least 60 in style.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-10-15

The styles in ladies' dress have now got
back as far as the days of Catherine de Me-
dicis. At this rate we shall soon have
reached the styles prevalent in the garden of
Eden.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-10-15

The new color predicted to sweep every
thing before it this winter is as yet, unnamed.
1t is described as looking like spoiled pre-
serves, and will be worn in polonaises over
black silk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-10-15

According to California paper, young
lady Of that city, in telling gentleman about
her Yosemite trip, said the scenery was gor-
geous, perfectly ravishing, but she didn't like
their style of locomotion down there. "How's
that % said her friend, Show did you loc,-
mote?' Why" don't you Think" she re-
piled, II had to ride la clothes pin."
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No. 100 Middle street, Portland.

Mooney deposited in this Bank on the first day
INl of any month begins on interest the same day.
deposited any other day. begins on interest the
first day of the following month.
Iun17d&wtf A. M. BURTON. Treasurer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-10-15

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
"1LL be sold, the Homestead of the late Capt.
w Reuel Drinkwater, in Cumberland situated
one-half mile from Cumberland Depot, containing
about 40 acres, with two story House, Barn and out
buildings.
Also, within one-third of mile of the above, on
the FOresde road to Portland, about 40 acres mostly
field, with Orchard, and Between 200 and so Cords
OF Wood on the same.
Also wood lot of 30 acres with nearly 1000 Cords
of Wood standing, situate the Rangeway, and
near the Depots of the Grand Trunk and Nj. c. Rail-
roads, IN Cumberland.
Also acres of Marsh near Martins Point Bridge
in Falmouth.
Enquire of Capt. Wm Drinkwater near the prem
ises, or CHARLES HUMPHREY.
Administrator, at Yarmouth llage.
Yarmouth Oct. 2, 1873. oc3deodSw4w
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The confiding heirs of the Sir. Francis
Drake estate, in New Jersey, have just gone
through the annual form Of paying up their
dues. Most of the property lies around Eliza
Francis used to do
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Western reporter saw bank President
hurrying down town early in the morning,
and at once interviewed him, elciting the
important information that the man ofgreen-
backs had forgotten the previous evening to
get any beefsteak for breakfast.
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THE PRESS.
MORNING, OCT 10. , '7s.
Gossip and Gleanings.

Gossip and Gleanings.
If the French Republics goose is cooked, it
will have to be without Grevy.
contemporary comments on the dilatori,
ness of English law because the Tichborne
trial has lasted 100 days. And Stokes?
Baltimore taors threaten to cut work un-
less their wages are raised; which employers
regard as sheer imposition.
Wilkie Collins is with u.s. We hope he will
be followed by Reade with Very Hard Cash.
That is just now what we are principally suf-
fering for the want of,-Chicago Post.
Necklaces will be much worn THE winter.
A new style is of square blocks of gold enam-
eled with Pompeiian designs on the six sides
and Joined by six light chains.
The indianapolis folks ar. being delighted
by mammoth painting of the Prodigal Son.
They believe that he used to live in Indiana
polls. and that he has come home to stay.
A practical argument-"Maria, have you
given the fishes any fresh water?" ''No, sir;
what's the use? They haven't drunk up
what's in there YETI
Cut steel has superseded oxidized silver for
belt-buckles, chatelaines, and the like. Small
jewelry OF this material is also coming into
fashion again.
That wise son who knows his own father
has turned up in Virginia. A son of Henry
A. Wise is engaged in canvassing the State in
opposition to the governor" his father
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-10-15

That wise son who knows his own father
has turned up in Virginia. A son of Henry
A. Wise is engaged in canvassing the State in
opposition to the governor" his father
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ESTABLISHED JUNE 90. 1869. VOL. 12.
REAL ESTATE.
Money 10 Loan.
House ON Casco street for Sale

A TWO story House, nine rooms cellar good
IA water. Lot about 25 x so. Title perfect. Pos
session given at This property is situated near
Congress street, and can be purchased for S250O.
Apply to F. G. PATTERSON, Dealer in Real Estate,
Room 13, Fluent Block. oc14dtf
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For Sale
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

HOUSE No. 42 Pleasant Street. Inquire at the
III House from to O'Clock P. NJ.
Portland, Oct. 18th. oc13dtf
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Cut steel has superseded oxidized silver for
belt-buckles, chatelaines, and the like. Small
jewelry of this material is also coming into
fashion again.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-01-13

THE LEeIsLATURE.-As usual very little
business was prerar ell to lay before the Legs
lature at the beginning of the session, and con
sequently both houses adjourned on Thursday
to Tuesday, the llth inst. Persons who wisl
to procure legislation on any subject should
prepare their bills and place them in charge OF
one of the members at the earliest possible
moment. Heretofore a large amount of busi.
ness has been delayed to the latter part of tn.
session. when the Interests Of all parties would
haze been more fully subseryei by its imro
duction at an earlier period. It will be seen
that notice was given las week by several
members Of the contemplated Introduction OF
bills ON various subjects, and among others
one for modification OF the usuly laws. We
say again to all, who desire legislation on any
subject, prepare bills and send them in at once
so that the members may be ready to adjourn
y tlp middle Of March Al i,H est
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-01-13
"
ID I L ID

In this city. on Wednesday morning January
8, 1873, Geo. Henry, infant son Of Geo W. and
Thena Baker.
In this city, on the 9TH inst, Rachel Walker,
aged 62 years.
On the death of MARY L. AND MARTHA L.
SHAW.
they, lik, the late blown Autumn rose,
So tender, yet SO fair,
Soon feel the blight of earty frost,
It's fairest iints and fragrance lost
Death dews have fallen there.
Or like the fading Autumn leaf
That quiyers on the breeze.
Then drops awhile in natures lap.
And In the eartlis rude mantle wrapt,
FROM toll find sweet relief
But yet, some sweet, celestial gale,
Perchance the breath of God
Shall watt cen from the resting place,
In angel arms Of lovd embrace,
Up to His bright abode.
For ere the withIing blight had touched
Those fair, but tender forms,
Their Thoughtful souls had sought and
found
Ii Christ that peace which doth abound,
And blends with loving charms.
To them, While yet IN tender years,
Were precepts early given, -
That taught TO love and trust that God,
Who gave his blessed holy Word,
Which lights the path to Heaven.
How blest the thought TO those who mourn
The loss Of loved ones, dear,
To hear the evidence they guvs
OF Jesus willing power to save
90 From Deaths tormentint fear
And Wien the last dead moment came,
That Jordan must be passed.
The liie-boIt waited ready near
10 bear them to the other shore,
And make the anchor fast.
Now, safely landed DER the stream
100 Upon the golden shore,
They join the bloudN ash'd heavenly throna
in one united, holy song,
OF paise Iorevermore.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-01-13

A BEEcHER ExuoRrATIoY.- lazy old men;
o non-ambitious middle-aged men; o dainty,
melancholy, sentimental young men, who are
talking about lies being almost done, shake
tho Dough Of the ltree again. Bring down
more fruit. Open the burrows once more.--
Cast in the seed OF new endeavors. Live again
for you are active only when you are thinking
planning, executing, bearing suffering. Never
whine. Leave whining for the dogs. You are
a son of God. You were not whelped to be a
son Of the gutter. Live on. Live forward,
slouehing infrmity, sloughIng sins, 'sloughing
crimes, and the memory of them, If they hold
you down. Stretch out hands Of aspiration
Its never too late TO mend. II Is never too
late to begin again. Its never too late to SOW.
1t Is never too late 10 reap Go through life
with the reaper's song In your mouth, and
when You die carry your sheaves with you tc
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-01-13

Dcdtcatton-The basement of the new
Methodist church at Milford was formerly OPEN
ed on Sunday week, Rev. Jacob Todd, of this
city, delivering the opening sermon in the
morning, and Rev. s. w. Thomas, of Philadel-
phia, preached in the evening. About $4,000
were contributed during the day and evening,
which leaves but 81 900 due upon the building
as far as it has progressed. The basement will
be used for public worship until the compile
ton OF the building, work upon which will be
! resumed as soon as the weather will permit
Inc dimensions of the new structure are 41x7s
| Get, spire about 1876 feet high, Is two-stories
the main audience room being on the second
l fioor The cost Of the building, when complet-
! cd, will be about $4,000, and Of that amount
put about $4,000 remains to be contributed.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-01-13
Val LIABLE FARM AT PRIVATE
SALE.

The subscriber offers for sale his very desirable and
productive farm Of so acres, situated quarter
Of mile west Of Greenyillc Station, oiliho Whining
ton and Reading Railroad, Christlana Hundred New
Castle County, Delaware, and about IN miles north
of Wilmington IL Is divided into six fields by good
fence IA all set wi tn grass and prOt cling good crops
There Is small body of woodland also q lne orchard
The buildings consist OF good stone house, IA
i5 by co feet with large oyershoot and she'd IgHm
ding, aud stabling for 1--WE horses and ton llllkM
cows There is fine lawn In front of the dwelling,
filled with trees and shrubbery and water both the
house and barn. There several eligible Sites fog
residences that command fine view Of the Delaware
river pnd the adjacent country while Its proximity to
Wilmington render II very desirable. The terms will
be made accommodating.
Persons wishing to view the property will be shown
the by Robert Stuart residing theron by tho
subscriber. ROBERT MORROW.
nov i-tf
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-01-13

WHITE MANS PABTY.-Samuel Townsend
ispreparing for the organization of the "White
Mans party" at the meeting at Dover, on the
10th inst. In allusion to the matter lie says
that John O'Byrne came to Delaware on a
Quixotic expedition, an i'lt he has made a
most miserable failure. The indications are
that Johnny and Sammy cannot act harmo-
niously together in the same party. Sammy is
ehind the times, he belongs to an anteiiluyian
period, while o'Byrne belongs to the present
era, and is determined to &C comm ia te himself
to surrounding circumstances.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-01-13
gslamar y sBablisan.
MONDAY MORNING, JANUARY 10, 1873.

IRON ORE.--Persons Interested in orc mil'e'
should examine the farm near GlasgoM, PEN
cader Hundred, offered for sale in another col
umn. 1t is in the hands Of DR.. William Fields
No. 2l3 West Seventh street, and specimens oil
the ore are in his possession. For part icuiars
see adv.