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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-04-24

Ladies travelling through Canada by
rail are often greatly annoyed by haviaG
their luggage unnecessarily searched. but
one Of the oficials rseea1ly ct his deserts.
II happened that Yankee school teacher
On her way from Ksnsas e Vermont pass
n thpesgA the Dominioe, with trunk
sacked 10 bursting with nothing contra
band. whea the c0ees demanded her key
she begged him not to open It. assuring
him II had come through from Kansas,
contained simply clothes and books, and
was so full that II would be very trouble
some TO rcpack ii. But he sternly de
manded the key, and malieionsly pulled
everything out to the very botto u; then
finding her assertions true-he returned
the key, and advised her to hurry up and
get the traps back" as the train would
soon move. ''What Is that to me" said
the quick-witted woman, II have a check
for that trunk. and hold the Grand Trunk
Railway responsible for It's safe delivery.
will not take the key, and you may do as
you please with the trunk" Report says
that official was very weary and red in the
face, and rather profane ere he finished
packing that trunk.-[N. Y. Sun.
DOES ADVERTISING PAY?-There Is no
instance on record of well sustained
system Of jadicious advertising falling of
success.
MY success Is owing to my liberality
In advertising. r-Bonner.
advertising has furnished me with
competence" Amos Laurence.
II advertised my productions and made
money. Methods Loagrorth.
Constant AID persistent advertising
Is sure prelude to wealth."-.Sephsn
Girdrd.
HE who Invests one dollar in business
should invest one dollar in advertising that
business" A. r. Stelcars.
Without the aid OF advertisements
could have done nothing In my specula-
tons. have the most complete faith In
printers ink. Advertising Is the royal
road TO business. "-BdrRuB,.
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Teachers Wages.

We must pay for improvements. That
there have been many improvements in the
arts and sciences for the last half century.
all are ready to admit yet some who assert
to this proposition, are dull of understand
ing when you mention the progress made
in the system of teaching. within q few
years. Are they blind to the advancement
in this direction, or do they close their
eyes wiltully? They certainly must be
aware that this new move for the elevation
of our schools has not been in vain
These men are cynics such as have dis
liked every new move. good or bad, since
the wheels Of progress began to revolve.
Once in while We hear one of these wise
heads proclaim: that if teachers must have
such fine education to teach common
schools, we shall have to pay very high
wages for them soon. We never hear
these men fret because carpenters learn
their trade, thereby raising the price Of
labor in their line of business. The same
men in haying season will hire the mo.
who has learned to handle the scythe skill
fully. They want and are willing to pay
for Whole men in the field.
But. alas. how different when they select
one to teach their children, one who is to
Mt their little ones for the stormy sea of
iife-one who Is to instill principles, either
good or bad, that will be obliterated only
by deaths icy fingers; here, contrary to
all the rules OF philosophical employer,
the cheapest workman is the best.
In answer to those who are afraid that
teachers will demand and receive higher
wages hereafter, would say: If a country
coafd by any process reach an era, in
which, there would be no poor workmen
Of any kind, then We might expect a time
when all OF our teachers would De active
men and women. But just as long as poor
shopmen, poor sailors and poor masoos
are found, 50 long viii poor teachers be
on the stand. So we would assure these
fearful ones that Is long Is the Western
states pay well their teachers who are pre-
pared for the work, they will never have
cause to mourn for the want of disinterest-
ed, consequently cheap teachers. We
want and must have good teachers in Or
der to have profitable schools. 4
! But where are many Of the best of our
Maine teachersf in every State In the I'm
lon but their own, while the most of those
who remain do anything but teach, simply
because human nature leads them from
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Assessors Notice.

'U me inhabitants Of the city OF Ellsworth and
l. persons liable to be axed thereln:-
lou are hereby notified that the subscribers
VIII Oe In session at the Mayors and Aldermen.
room, IN HANCOCK Hall, in said city from Mon
uAy, me IAN inst, until the LIST of May inclusive
IRON y O'Clock in the forenoon until S o'clock In
me aIseInoon. on each day. for the purpose OF re-
all the estates, real and personal not by law eY
empt rom taxation, which you were possessed
81 In said city on the LIST day OF April last ma -ed
winch you are requested to make and bring in
MONROE YOUNG Assessnras 90 "a,
ISAAC Y MuRCH ! tIfy o, "
EMERSON ROBBISSt EIlswortb
Ellsworth. April o, ISIS. swI5
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Pckings and Stealln1s.

Governor Fenner absenting himself
from church Fast day, was told by DR..
Wayland that he did not obey his own
proclamation. YES, do he replied,
Il tell the people to meet in their usual
places Of worship; mine Is at home"
UNHAPPY.-An invalid went to church
last Sabbath for the first time for several
months. ibid you not enjoy the sermon p
said her husband, thankful to see her in
his pew again. Enjoy it! guess did,
immensely. until looked at the lady in
front seat. and all at once was unhappy,
for. would you believe it my back hair
wasn't up high enough"
SCOTTISH ANEcDOrgs.-Therea are some
capital Scottish anecdotes In Euery Satur-
day Of April 10, among them one Of diving
Highland chieftain, who asked his spiritual
adviser ''if there was any whisky In
Heaven and then, half-apologetically
said, "Ye ken, sir, it's no that care for
II, but 1t looks weel on the table,, There
Is also story Of Scotch servant, who,
when asked how This lordship'' Il. .. his
mastery was. answered, II hope he's weel."
He was 10 fact dead, but the old seryitor
was too cautious to commit himself. In his
opinion, as to his condition. Among
other drinking anecdotes and sayings is
that Of an old worthy, who used to say,
"whisky's bad thing" and then, as IL to
qualify such dangerous sentiment, added,
especially bad whisky
A gentleman watching con traband
fishing. saw him throw hack into the water.
with apparent disgust, several trout and
white perch which he caught. Asking
him why he threw away such fine ash, he
received the following reply: "why, you
see. sar, when goes celia, do MT want
none dem ar pesky trout boddenn. roup,
ny hook.'r a s
-Aner long drought there fell Tor.
rent Of raic, during which one farmer oh.
'srved to another. 'sThis IL . providep-
ial raip. I hops i viii bring syerythins
up out Of the gr',und." To this the other |
'spllsd with : dubious shake Of 81 the ~: |
4 eans ray = 4 aE.sss VA yoa tAer,. |
'eiahe~. rpses 49, M, b ~ |
rsssA nj shaala nssssnt ~ q e. |
- 81 eo0s - aoain."
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The Times has the folio wing special from
New Orleans, April l6:
Later news from Grant Parish shows
that the massacre of the negroes at Colfax
Court House was even more horrible in all
the details and more complete In its execu-
ton than at first reported Not a single
colored man was killed until all had sur.
rendered to the whites who were fighting
with them, when over 100 of the unfortu-
nate negroes were brutally sho, in cold
blood. 1t is understood that another lot
Of negroes were burned to death in the
Court House when 1t was set on fire. The
details OF the massacre as they are related
Dy eye witnesses are positively appalling
IN atrocity, AMI wotld appear to be more
like work Of nends than that of civilized
men in a christian country. After the
butchery Of the surrendered negroes the
the whites scattered In every direction. a
few OF them going to their homes. Many
OF them lett for the Texas border in hopes
OF escaping the consequences Of their
crimes. As yet no arrests have been made
the State authorities have experienced
the utmost difficulty in getting suitable
transportation to that region for the
militia that have been ordered to proceed
thither.
The federal troops although ready to
march could not procure transportation,
consequently they cannot proceed.
Gov. Kellogg succeeded after a great
deal Of exertion in getting sufficient trans.
portation ON Tuesday last to send of a
small number of State militia who got I'M
der way last Friday. Owing to delay in
their departure they did not arrive at the
scene OF hOstilities until Monday, the day
after the massacre. These troops buried
over sixty bodies Of colOred men found by
them near the scene Of slaughter. and that
seems to have been the whole scope OF
their operations as all the whites participa-
ting In the battle escaped before they ar
rived. Cole, Wright and DeUlire OF the
Louisiana State militia arrived this even
Ing: bringing full report Of the horrible
THE REPORTS CONFLICTING
% WASHINGTON, April Is. Attorney Gem
eral Williams to day received the following
kilograms addressed to him -
NEW ORLEANS, April II.
The reports from Colgax are conflicting
and uncertain. A dep1ty marshal will ar.
rive nom there tonight with an authentic
report. IL h believed to have been q
messAcro 81 q least 20 or 30 negroes.
va report ~ detail . soon - l have
(SigneO J. 4. BpcKwIrn,
.s, r-., ,,.,..- al, U. s. Attorney.
RETURN OF 4 DEPUTY NARsuAL-oEFrcrAL
STATEMENT. 4
New OxLaAxs, Apeil ". Mr.. DeKline,
ny Chef Qeppty, left here lest Saturday
with warrants Of arrest for the parties In
the pafishes u Grant and Rapids. He ar.
rived y CDlfex Tuesday nerniag, follow
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CO-partnership Notice.

The undersigned have this day forne,l a Co
pastnership, under the firm name of +. Redman
foods and t,rocery business, at the store former.
iy occupied by j. Il. Z. Redman on water It
hand all kinds of Pine Spruce. and usmIock
lumber, which we will sell at reasonable rates
ERA,TUs REDMA<
,,,,- r. p. REDMAN
Ellsworth. Apr IL. 1878 Avid
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CALAIS, April 18th. 1873.

CALAIS, April 18th. 1873.
To the Editors Of the American -
Please copy the following disaster in
your paper
Sch. Jed Fry, Langley, with laths for
Philadelphia, was living at the wharf of L.
Z. Gates & Co.. on Thursday last, and was
struck by Steam-tug VIM. Stroud Of this
city. Being under a full head Of steam
and heavy boat, Of course she struck
solid blow. The captain and the mate Of
the Fry were seated In the cabin at The
time and were thrown from their seats
very suddenly. She was struck on the
starboard side, near the davit, causing her
to leak, and doing damages It is stated to
the amount Of $500. Messrs. waites,
owners Of the tug boat, are repairing
damages.
Freights are low and scarce in this place
at the present time.
STnSNpapcu
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One Of our minor Democr,ti.. exchan
ges in the interior refers to the Repub-
bean - thessalasy steal party Had n
been wise it would NOT have nade this
statement; for ont Of lis Republicaas 1.
the House Of Representatives, 20, OF -. 4
per cent, voted against the measure, and
63 or 4f.9 per cent, voted for It, while a
81 Democrats voting ON the question, -, Or
SIS per cent voted for tie aeal, and IS, or
AZ per cent. voted against 4. In other
words, had the Democrats voted againse
the disgraesa1i plunder scheme in Tie sane
ratio IS did Tie Republicans, Il would have
baea dseeatea.-tRsslaand ffes.
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Notice..

PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING scuoot
House at Seal Cove, fremont, will be re-
ceived by the undersigned until the tenth of MAY
next Size; 4sx32-22 II. post "'
Plan and specifications can be ssen nj Seal Gov.
P.O, ' "' 9e'' S"'e
W. W. A. HEATH
HIRAM FIVE Ruildi,g
JAMES FIVE
REM. SAWYER Committee
j. N. BUTLER
April !, ISIS. 4yI.
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The Confessions Of. an Invalid.

Published as a Warning and for the hsres, os
loun9 Men and others Who suffer from Nervous
complaints, Debility. Loss OF Manhood, etc, sup.
plying the means Of self-cure. Written by one
who cured himself after undergoing considerable
directed envelope.
Sufferers are Invited TO address the suthor.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Box 1888
omos.H Br0Oklin. kings Co.. n Y
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Desirable Residence for Sale

me homestead of the late Henry Rollins. stu
ated on Court Street in this City IL rant,i,- 3D.,
acres OF land, under high stato OF cultivation
~ which are about 80 young and thriving apple
puhi anu pear trees. The buildings are a hGu-r
and l. both two stories. a stable and wooJ.shej
all in good repair. For price and terms, applv 3d.
Ellsworth, April Is, ls13 Isrf
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Freedom Notice

For = valuable consideration I h.rehv ral.,-u
70 my minor son, Frederic l.. Kenney, all clalm
10 ms services or time and give notice, that from
earnings nor pay shy debts OF his contr acting
yu, THOMAS Z. kESSkT.
Ellsworth, April 10, 1873. 8.lf.
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ON MARRIAGE.

4opeZ Relief fer Yoane Men from the
snects OF Errors and Abuses in early life. Man
ments 70 Marriage removed. New method of treat
mens, New and remaSkOble remedies. Books and
Ci.cniars sent free, in sealed envelopes.
Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION No South
Ninth ST.. Philadelphia, Pa. SD. no. iyr. o 5,
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Notice..

a Picked up adrift, April 5th in Frenchman's l,a-
nv hve rorsie nets. The owner can have the same
W prosins property and paying charges.
inquire OF JOSEPH SINCLAIR
t"io-r- Iron Bound island
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BATCHElOR'S HAIR DYE

This splendid Hair Dye 10 the best I'm the work,
Inc h, only True and Perfect Dye. Harmless, Rel.
So'e anu instantaneous; no disappointment NO RI
H NJ UNITS or UNPLEASANT odof. Remedies the
nteaecas OF bad dyss and washes. Produces INNE
DIATELf superb BLACK OR NATURAL Brown.
rao iosves me hsir CLEAN. SOFT AND BEAUTIFUL
The genuine sisned W. A. Batcheler. sold by ali
"'usS'sS. sp no 46-ly
CHAS. BACHELOR, Prvp. NY
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1T b now said that Speaker Blalne's
election Is presiding officer Of the next
House will be most unanimous. Concord
Aonitor.
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The following postal changes were
ordered during the past week: Postmast-
sr appointed It Maple Grove. Aroostook
county, C. n. Allsd Northls,d. wasAlqg-t
ton county. Geo. W. Saith; Crooked
Brook, Washington county, name changed
10 Eaton.
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PANAMA, April IL.
Intelligence received ny previous mails
from the north, not only confirmed but
strengthened the news of the entire des-
tructiOn of the capital Of San Salvador and
the homes Of 1000 people. The first real
" violent shock occurred Oh the 4th of
March, at five o'clock In the afternoon.
destroying many houses. The earthquake
continued at frequent intervals until the
18th. when at two o'clock in the forenoon
two light shocks, followed by one of terri
bic force, destroyed the whole city.
SOpopangO, Ilapango. San Thomas and
Santa Teca have all suffered to q les ser ex.
tent, Is well As every city within ra.lius
OF twenty miles. Fortunately. owing OF the
alarm OF the 4th, such residents as had not
len the city were living In patois or public
plaza, hence the number Of lives lost,
through great, was thereby diminished.
Only two buildings, Hotel Del Plaque aud
Government Palace, are left standing.
Loss estimated at el3 600 900 and the az.
gregate loss Of life and wounded at 500.
The building that stood the shocks with
the lest Injury was erected OF timber. The
impulse It present Is t0import timber from
California for the construction Of such
earthquake proof houses. Everything has
risen TO exOrbitant prices. ~
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$ptfial aotie.s:
Truth is MIGHTY and will Prevail. !"
VIZ S&Tt0E
Purifes the Blood and Restores the
Health.
SEVENTY. ONE YEARS OP aGE
sEvENTY-oNE YEARS OF AGE.

last MARsHTIELD, Aug. -, 1870.
Mr.. STEVENS:
Dear sir-I am seventy one years OF age; have
suffered many years with kidney Complaint,
weakness IN my back snd stomach. I was in
dnced by friends TO Try your VEGErISE, and
think i the best medicine for weakness of the
Kidneys ever used. l have tiled many remedies
for tins complaint, and found much
relief as from the vEGETISE. II strenA theps and
iuvsgorates the whole system. Many Of my
quaintanees have taken 1t. and belieYe 1t TO be
good for all the complaints for which it is recon-
mendcd. Yours truly.
JOSIAH II. SHERMAN
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On Friday, as John Stark Sanborn. OF
Danville, N. H.. was riding with his wife,
he left the carriage on the pretence Of pick
Ing up horseshoe near . bridge over
small stream. and pulling Of his hat and
cost. plunged into the brook and drowned
himself In eight ofhis wife. He was about
sixty years Old, aud bad bpt just recover
ed rom injuries received in . recent at
tempt 70 drown himself In we'll. He has
. brother N the ins,ne asylum. III
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state of Maine.
-o:O:o-
EXECUTIVE DEARrnrSr,
Augusta, April 10, Is7s.
"A; An sd1onrne session Of the Executive Council
~ $1,000 ~ scM - me COUNCIL c1AN01I in Augusta,
next, q 10 O'Clock A. n. " p-A '"s'''
Attest: GEO. G. STACY,
Sec'y Of State.
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a.. Forbid all persons trusting my mo Their Irene
sSn.asf on my Account as 1 shall pay no debts Of
for her. IrtiS r sood nome
Franklin. April S, 1873, swis.
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Medical Notice.

Arrangements have been made with Dr. Parrh,r
70 render all necessary medical attendant ON
the POOR of the CITY. No other medical bill, W
paid unless by special agreement.
J. L. MoORE. Overseer of the Poor.
Ellsworth. April IS, 1873 guIr
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1srsPttKfuEtF yUuIHr
IL. PErTtSGILL,
firnl s. ". Peltlnglll L Co. 10 >iain - Ri.

VhGEriNE extends its influence INTO every part
OF the human organism, commencing with lis
foundation. correcting diseased action and restor
ing vital powers, creating healthy formation aud
purtncaton Of the blood. driving out disease and
leaving Nature 10 perform its allotted task yEGE.
TINE Is sold by all druggists. ImlT
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EXPERIENCE OF YEARS.

CnARLEsrowS, Mass, March 10. lssis.
Ii. X. STEVENS:
This Is to certify that have used your "Blcod
Preparation tNEGEriSE1 in my family for several
years, and think that for Serofula or Cankerous
Humors, or Rheumatic Affections, IL cannot be
eNceiied. and blood purifier and Spring
medicine, II IL the best thing | have used
and have used almost everything. l can cheer.
fully recommend t To any la need Of such a inedi-
cine. Yours respectfully
MRS. A. A. DINSkoRE,
10 Russell Street.
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hat is Needed.

Mr.. II. K STEVENS:
Dear Sir-Aboui one year since found my Sc II
in a feeble condition from general debility
SEGEIlNE was strongly rccommcn ded to me 6y
n friend who had been mach benefited by its use
! procured the article and after using several
bottles, was restored 10 health, and discontinue
Its use. ] feel quite confident that there Is no
medicine superior to it for those complaints for
which it Is especially prepared. and woald cheer.
fuiiy recommend it to those who feel that they
need something 10 restore them to perfect health
Respectfully yours,
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PAINT I! PAINTING !!


e 0S1HCo1sS
me Undersigned having leased and ft.ed M,
me shop over =. HORAAITM,s Car 'P
rage mouse on Main st., opposite the Civ Hotel
are now prepared to do an kinds ~ 80 .lo'e'
such as,
Vessel,
C' saga painting,
Glazing,
aan9aAg, White-~asAang,
SAse0snang, &C., &c. Mard.ve~s
Of al kinds A.asheA in the very best style of
sne Ara ~ Work done at short notice and
reasonable rates, and we hope by strict st,en
non to business to merit liberal share of
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before 10 O'Clock they had reached the top
Of the ridge next to Capt. Jacks camp
which was 80 holly contested yesterday
and which was nearly deserted to-day.
When our men gained this position
cheers could be heard along the whole
line. Orders were then given to sweep the
Lava Beds. A despatch was sent by sig
nails to Capt. Boynard ordering him in
case the Modocs had got out In Col Mt
sons left to pursue them Immediately with
cavalry and give them no rest.
At 10 O'Clock our troops had gained con-
siderable ground and firing was becoming
more frequent, and the general impress
sion was that the Lava Beds are Orders
have been given for Col. Mason to move
his right forward rapidly and il possible
join Col. Green's LEFT. This will cut the
Aodocs OF. From 10 to II O'Clock there
was considerable firing from the south to
the lake Only part Of the Nodocs could
have got out on Col. AAsOn's len, and the
Indians can be heard In the vicinity Of
Jacks cave. The mOrtars. which have
ceased firing since daylight, have been
ordered TO new position within 500 yards
Of the cave near the lake. ~ -. :.
About II O'Clock Col. Greene and Mason
with their commands effected . junction,
which entirely cuts OF the Mod0cs from
Inc WakeS. seft fe. -Its.ss- l-I 3.
Amer this movement w,s elected, occ.-
sional firing was heard 4 di6erant points
OF the line. 1t was decided not TO push
o!r men on the Indians stronghold, g we
might loss many men without killing an
Indian, whereas II we could keep them
from de water they wGuld have to leaye
their position. We could not and then In
Oar losses IN the two days leht has been
Ave killed and ten wounded. The only Of.
acer NJ wounded u Liept- Eagsa. 5 1ash
wound In the lelt lee and hs l. dole gell,
The junction has been formed hSt1een
Green's hgA end Nasos's IN. Five In
disns are imported killed. or hese We
wousdsd have r. 1sll9s ~ g hesds Of
the Ipdians. Il js evident ~ tfqW pea
EN- hold their position q H. lake si0sC.
~ Hodocs vii haye 70 su1ea d9. Thsre
y 4 prsssnt heavy hre ofnnsketzy near