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The Washington papers announce the
death OF Beau Hickman, and give some
facts concerning thi, beggar who has at
tanned national reputation.
Robert l.. Hickman was born in King
William County. Va. according to best
data. over sixty years ago. He was one
of family OF >iX children. three boys and
three girls. two of the latter having mar
ried Gen. Eaton OF North Carolina. IL is
said that on the death of his father he was
the possessor of about $4,000 in cash; at
that time Young man of good appearance.
tasteful in dress, extravagant III habits,
and fond of life. he made up his mind 10
see a good time, and he saw it so we'll that
within a couple OF years he was bank
rupt. The story further goes that in his
distress he applied to his brother-in-law
and that gentleman, Disguised with the
actions OF his relative. sternly refused all
aid. but finally concluded 10 give him
check for $4,000. on condition that he
would leave and never return to his home
again. Bean accepted the proposition. took
the money. returned to his old haunt>, and
casting aside his valuable but bitter cX-
perience, was soon again reduced To want;
a condition which it was said was fastened
BY the elopement of Il colored mistress,
" NO LOON WIN llfi Npii>lbt4 ANY " IA
funds. Then Bean concluded that the
world owed him a living. Too proud to
work too honest to steal. he adopted his
vagabond, Bohemian life. and levying a
tax on all who came in contact with him.
made il pay.
Among the anecdotes related OF him are
the following, as to how he rode free on
railroad. He look common card. stuck
il into the band ofhis high hat, and getting
an inside seat. stuck his head out of the
window. Along comes the conductor Tor
his tickets. and noticing the gentleman
seated apparently in deep study he tap
ped him on the shoulder. Bean started up
suddenly and off went his hat. Then he
became indignant. wanted the train stopped
whether or no. and insisted so vehemently
Oh his rights that the poor conductor was
scared. and rather than lose time he agreed
to pay for the hat and pass the gentleman
over. both of which he did. The story
soon got out, and Bean was a deadhead.
with that conductor. as long as he remaiH-
ell OH the line.
His advice TO strangers about going into
gambling houses was also good. ~ GU
want to tackle faro?" he would say; well
now let me give you little advice, and |
know all about it. You go in. and if there
are many players. and any big ones, you
get in and play light. The dealer will be
mad as when he sees it, but you
need not mind. He's bound to let you win
and 90 for the big ones. Then, when you
get stake don't be too greedy, but leave"
For this good advice, he would always
add: You owe me about red chip "
In asking for money he would always call
for chips designated as follows: A white
chip 81 a red chip s.; and blue chip $40
the several amounts being levied accord
| ing to his estimate of the ability OF the
yiver. When he 'struck" man for a
| blue, if he didn't respond, Bean would not
| consider it beneath his dignity to fall even
to the white, which he then accepted with
thanks.
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From New York.
NEW YORK. Sent. q

New YORK. Sept. Q.
Chief Of Police Matsell while protesting
to discard the statements of Irving. the
self accused murderer, has been at work
with his detectives investigating the mat
ter. Capt. Kennedy had an interview with
Mrs. Irving SUNDAY, and it is asserted that
lrving's statement as TO the memorandum
book and its contents, are true in every
particular. and that he knows more than
he has yet told. 1t is also said there is
living witness to important testimony.
sustaining part Of lrving's confession.
\ Washington despatch says of late no
efforts have been made in behalf of the
Modocs condemned to death. and il is be-
joved the sentence Of death Will be execu-
ted without objections from any quarter.
Judge More charged the Grand Jury of
Brooklyn specially in reference to the re.
cent city frauds. He said that it appeared
To him TO be public reproach that a man
who steals 500 is sent to state Prison
while those who steal $50 900 go free.
Whatever officer has tempered with the
public funds or has been guilty OF embez-
clement ought to be punished He urse,
them not 10 allow any personal or politi-
oal consideration to deter them from their
duty.
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New Publications.

THE CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE OF TIE SoUL
by II. {. Estes. ID. ID. Noyes, Holmes Il
to.-Go a large class of our readers, DIR.
Estes j. well known a a scholarly and
thoughtful man; 10 them it will be suili-
cicnt praise of this book. to say that il IL
worthy OF it, author. II i timely and
thorough treatise upon the subject indica-
ted by the title; and in quest of the truth
DIR. Estes has first examined the faith of
Christcndom. to lind what has been bclicv-
ell ALWAYS. and everywhere, and b. all; -
secondly. he has questioned nature and
reason; aud thirdly, he has searched the
scriptures.
In the first OF these divisions. he has
collated the results of careful study OF
the Fathers. and compared the confessions
of different churches and sect; and he
concludes that the great body of christians
have agreed in holding THAT the doctrine
of the continued existence of the soul. j.
an essential element OF christianity" and
that the absolute unity in this belief has
been broken only by such small numbers
At different times, a. have no greater pro-
portion to the whole body than the spot,
on the sun have 10 the extent of hi> shining
face
In the second division. the author has
considered the teaching of nature and rea-
son. and here are found some exceedingly
interesting thoughts and facts. The pho
nomena of suspended consciousness. Of
>omnambullsm. and OF dreams, are dis
cu>sed in a manner at once philosophical
and fascinating: the paragraph Oh dreams.
especially, i worthy of DE Quincy. The
conclusion Of this chapter j.. That the
Immortality OF the soul Is sublime prob
ability on which men. If they are wise,
will act,-this /, the teaching of nature and
reason"
The next chapter discusses, at length,
the teaching of the Bible; showing that
both the Old Testament and the New de-
clare the soul 10 be spiritual and immor-
tall and reiuting the objections OF those
who hold that the mind. at death. passes
into either uuconsCiouSncs or aunihllatiou.
In the conclusion of the chapter, il i
claimed that If Jesus Christ and his apos-
ties did not hold and teach the doctrine Of
the soul. il cannot be shown that Homer
or Socrates. John Howe or Jeremy Taylor,
John Bunyan or DR.. Claiming, ever held
or taught tt
The whole book closes with reflections
these views of the soul. Ii only remains
to be said that the work is an able and
timely one, and well worth reading. The
index. prepared by Mr.. David Foster Estes,
adds TO its value.
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From San Francisco.

San FRANCISCO. sept. ..
John Irving has made a further state
ment 10 detective officer Lees in which he
insists upon the truth of his former state
ment and will swear to il before the Judge
OF one of the courts tomorrow. Lees will
forward the statement 10 New York. Iry-
M says with proper guarantees for his
safety in New \ orh, he will produce Ma
thau's memorandum book and the bonds
taken from the safe on the night of the
murder.
Bartlett, Independent and Roach. Dem.
are know TO be elected to the State Sem
ate. Roach IS an anti-railroad man and
VIII probably vote for Casserty for United
States senator. The closest figuring pos
>hly indicates that he will have from IS to
~ votes on joint ballot. He Is the grow
'a- man in the State and gains popular
strength.
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VI Desert.
Two parties. whose names | suppress.
while cruising around Mt. Desert Island.
picked up in the vicinity Of Bass Harbor,"
a suspicious looking bottle. whose ugly
black surface they deserted lelsurely float
ing over the waves. Securing it with
some difficulty. for the slippery thing
seemed unwilling to be caught. The neck
was broken aud from the interior were
eXcavated TWO papers, upon one of which
wa written with many superfuous flour
ishes. the following:
We, the undersigned. having accom-
plished the circumnayigation OF Mt Des-
ert Island. no small feat by the way. have
decided TO transmit to paper, for the
benefit of posterity, an account of our
perllous adventures by land, and By sea,
from seasickness, starvation. and storms.
also advising aforementioned posterity,
10 beware of undertaking a similar expedi-
ton. (Hint TO prospective tourists. All
the aforementioned troubles. and annoy
ances you can obviate by-remaning at
home-) Any person, or persons. finding
this account. will please return the bottle
TO any one Of the following addresses
NJ. Ella Crafts. Frank Jones, Louis r.
Brigham. SO. Boston; Grace +. Keller.
Boston; Ori Manchester. Bangor; Capt.
Savage. Mt. Desert.
arehment No. III. containing many
dates and statistics valuable to no one,
we do not send for publication. This
brilliant and original idea deserves our
highest commentator. Where next shall
we hear from this venturesome party:
Probably from the North Pole, or the
juneles of Africa. Wherever they NAV
be We wish them a merry time, and trust
That if they visit Us next summer. they will
mot forget to throw overheard an account
OF their adventures.
RESOLUTIONS passed by Mt. Desert
Lodge, No. 40, on the death of Capt. Da-
yid Branscom. who died at Mt. Desert.
July, lS73:-
Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly
Father to take from u our worthy and be-
loved brother. David Brauscom therefore
er Branscom. the business community have
lost an active and highly respected citizen.
the widow and the surviving brothers and
sisters an afiectionate and highly esteemed
husband and brother. the Lodge an effici-
ent and faithful officer, and the Fraternity
"A true ard devoted follower. whose exam
pie it would be well for US TO initiate,
knowing that if We do SO we shall be bet
ter fitted TO enter that Celestial Lodge
where pain and sorrow can never come.
Res0lred. I'd, That the suddenness of this
sad event admonishes us to be also ready,
for in short time we, too, shall be called
from hence, to be here no more; also That
we deeply sympathize with the afflicted
friends of our Brother. and that we strive
TO cherish love for Him who ''doeth all
things WE'LL
Rssotred, Sd, That these resolutions be
published. and 4 copy OF them sent to the
bereaved family.
T.. ii. PARKER,
DANIEL SOMES,
X. II. SWEET.
Com. on Resolutions.
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City and County.


Ellsworth.
1t was voted unanimously. the other
day. that pork was essential to a perch
fry.
FIRES.-The alarm Of fire. on Wednes-
day las, WAS caused by the burning Of
brush and stubble near the barn belonging
t. Mrs. Andrew Peters. Il was exceed
iugly dry and the wind blew gale. driy-
Ing the flames directly towards the build
ings. Fortunately. its progress was dis
covered in season to prevent damage.
About midnight. Monday night, flames
were discovered bursting forth from the
stable of John Mitchell on Water Street,
soon. the firemen and others were on hand
and by great eXertion. the night being calm.
the fire was extinguished after commune
eating to the adjoining stable of Richard
Kent, which was partly burned and partly
torn down to prevent further destruction
We learn that Mr.. Kent had small in sur
ance.
CARD.-The undersigned tenders his
thanks to the Ellsworth Fire Department
aud citizens generally. for the prompt and
energetic manner by which the fire of
Monday night was extinguished, thereby
saving my property.
VIM. B. MITCHELL.
Sept 10 1873
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IHE PERIL or 4 SMoKER.-On Satur-
day evening. says the Sacramento In
ION, gentleman in the employ of the
Central Pacific Rrlroad Company drove
out TO place about fifteen miles from
the city, where his family are stoppinp.
and soon aitcrward started on his re-
turn 10 town. Before starting, he lighted
his mcerschaum, and INDUCED in long
and pleasant smoke as he drove along.
This over. he placed the pipe in the
outer brcastpocket of his coat, and paid
no more attention Ia il. By-and-bye.
a peculiar smell greeted his olfactorics-
smell OF burning wooden cloth-aud
a. II increased, he began To look about
10 see II his garments were on fire. and
AT the iirSt movement he found that the
whole pocket had burned out of his coat
and the fire was spreading rapidly. lie
grabbed AT the burning material hastily.
but WAS 50 nervous about il that he
heightened the horse, and the animal
ran. To make matters worse, the line.
wore not bnckled together. and one slim
ped out OF his grasp. while lie was en-
dcaNorng to smother the fire with M.
other hand. still worse. the increased
speed increased tic hrccz". which fan
ned the fire, and portions OF il dropped
down upon his pants, burning through
them and causing him To bounce M and
uoW II on the seat a. though hc were iry-
ln% to settle an unusual hearty meal
Ahu there lac wa>-hor>c running away.
Inc dragging. and fire rapidly making
the cuIc'e OF hi lcE rival the hue Of hi,
icd-nhuhcl Undertaking. At la,tb
amt ui urNtCIuus rlIWiuu Ia. ,n,,,,,,.l
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The Jury in the case of Elbridgc Reed,
on trial at Bangor, for murder of one Ray.
at Midway. were unable to agree. stand
ing eight for acquittal and four for convic-
ton. This was second trial. Tie first
resulted in verdict of guilty, but Reeds
counsel filed exceptions. The case will
come up again in February.
A woman in New Sweden, felled q
tree and made bunch OF shingles. doing
all the work herself. She then carried
them on her back. they weighing 63 IL
lbs., distance of 8 IL miles. and ex-
changed them for Hour. Her husband is
sick and she is obliged to support the.
family.
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. the Citizens Of Ellsworth:

10 the Citizens Of Ellsworth:
When | assumed the duties of Mayor of
your city, | found about twenty places
where intoxicating liquors were illegally
sold. The suppression of this traffic had
well nigh been accomplished as can be
proved by many honest citizens: but
have found the enforcement of law tbwart-
ed, and opposed by the professed ,emper-
auce element of the city. composed of
members in part of the various churches.
"a well as others. Some of these professed
reformers have been seen walking arm
in arm with convicted rum sellers. and
heard to ask where now are your
friendsF in this way proving to all such.
as well as to the authorities, that their
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The Bodwell Granite Company are the

The Bodwell Granite Company are the
lowest bidders for the cut granite work
for the new Custom House and Post Office
in this city. The price is $4,000. The
bidding was very close. there being but
s4s7 between the Bodwell Company and
the next bidder. The walls will be COM
posed Of granite blocks with quarry face
and cut draft-line around the edges. The
stone for these will probably come from
Ninalhaven, and that for the trimmings.
which are to Define cut. from the Wildcat
quarry near Tenants Harbor, very fine
white granite.-[ Rockland Free Press.
IMPORTANT DECIsIoN.-A decision of
interest to lumbermen, was rendered by
Chief Justice Appleton, at Bangor, Friday.
1t was the case of the Penobscot Boom
Corporation VS.. Penobscot LAUNDERING As
ISOLATION. The plaintiff corporation erect
ed two booms on Penobscot river. the up
per or Argyle boom, and the lower, both
comprised within the limits of the boom.
The two booms are some miles.apart. The
charge OF ten cents per thousand for logs
which are placed in the upper boom are
paid. 1t frequently happened that the logs
which have been SO placed escaped into
the lower boom. by stress of weather or
other causes. The question presented to
the court was, whether logs so escaping,
on which the toll had been paid were
liable to another charge in the lower boom.
Afler a full review of the acts creating the
boom company, the Chief Justice decided
that equivalent" for the use of the plant
iifs booms and appurtenances. as provided
by statute, had been paid, and plaintiffs
are not entitled to any more Judgment for
the defendants
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MopEsrY AND FRANKNEss.-It is the
fashion IN California to have the candid
atc> for political nominations TO come
before the convention and make speech
e IN advance OF the ballotings. \ Dir.
William ~on, with keen appreciation Of
the successful politician OF IN, dern
times, thus improved the occasion:
Gentlemen. | must say that | have
been wanting thi. office. want il bad
and am not ashamed TO say 50. And |
think | can he elected ii nominated. |
have heard Your rcsolutions-mo,t OF
them, though not all-and endorse
the principle part ofthem. II am elect
ted 10 the Legislature | shall serve YOU
a well a | can under the circum,tan-
ce,. aud il should unfortunately steal
ANYTHING | will bring il down here to
san Joaquin and divide it with Won. |
know how to steal; can steal as well
"a any man, and think that is the kind
of man to send to Sacramento. so that
he can prevent the other fellows from
getting the advantage of us-so we can
chcckmate EN-. am opposed 10 all
monopolics i'll all forms and conditions.
think would be an available candid
ate. Tor can run over more ground.
and get more votes than any of them. |
think | can: but il you think otherwise
just say 80, aud | will 20 back home
again and 90 10 practicing medicine.
am good at practicing medicine But
We grieve 10 mind that his trankness
was unapprcciated-ihc convention sell
ected a candidate who did not tell half
SO much truth.
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Nj A II RI E ID.

Ellsworth-8th inst, by Rev. DR.. Tenney,
ton, both Of Bluehill.
Hancock-5th inst, at the residence Of the
BRIDES father. by Rev. Mr.. Steadman, Mr.. C.
". Cook of Ellsworth and Mis-, Ada +. Foss
Of Hancock.
Bluehill-Sth inst, by the Rev. C. G. Har
wood Of Eastport, the Rev. Arthur H. Tibbets,
pastor Of the Congregational church, and Miss
Alma NJ. Peters, only daughter Of L. Peters,
ESQ. of Bluehill.
Deer Isle-3d inst, by Rev. B. F. Stnson,
Mr.. Andrew d. Swan and Miss Lizzie II. Ea-
ton, both Of Deer Isle.
BOston-l7th ult., at the residence Of the
brides father, by the Rev. Mr.. Penticost, Mr..
Alex. X. Dxugherty and Miss S. Frances Burns,
eldest grandchild Of Isaac Jordan, Esq, both
Of Boston.
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OCEAN BARGEs.-Some British capital
lists are arranging for the formation of a
company TO trade between Liverpool and
New Orleans. and for the establishing of a
line of steam barges of such a capacity
that they will carry very large cargo
of grain as well as of cotton, at such a
draft a would be required for the safe
crossing of the bar at the entrance of New
Orleans harbor at all times. A model to a
scale sufficiently large for carrying out the
scheme on large dimensions has been COM
pleted on new principle, combining
great qualities of speed as well as the de-
sired lightness of draft and capacity. 1t is
intended to construct three vessels on this
principle. They will be called the Illinois.
Great Western. and Queen Of the Tropics
Scottish ADs Jour.
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Business Notices.

How the Old and lnhrm are Supported by
Fellows Compound sv.'up Of Hypophos-
phites.
During the vigor OF youth the expenditure
of tbe power OF the mind (Which is the real
seat Of mans strength) is balanced by the activ-
ity of the nutrtive functions, without the aid
OF science.
But time, the everlasting dissipator Of rea-
son As of events sets limit to his power, and
it is at this epoch that science may render to
man the desired assistance, and restore the
drain upon his wasted enc rgies.
Each effort OF the mind, every act ofthe
body, will extract volume Of nervous element
in proportion to the magnitude Of the thought
or action, and since this Hypophosphites
combination really will supply the Wis vito to
the body, it must support the human machan-
ism successfully after the vigor Of youth is
past.
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REASONS FOR NOT FIGHTING Two
well-known yoIng men had quarreled
about some trifle. Cards had been ex-
changed, seconds summoned aueI ar
ranged. AT daybreak, on the morning
of the fight, the challenged principal re-
ceived this letter from the challen1er.-
"My Dear Sir and Dear Adversary
have two objections TO the duel which
over-oblging friends have arranged be
tween us. My first objection is am
afraid OF hurting you. NV second OBJ
lection is, l am afraid you will hurt me.
| really can't see what earthly advantage
1t would be to me to put ball into your
body, even were l to lodge it i'm the
most fieshy part of your back. could
not make any, at least culinary, Use of
you after death, YOU are neither rabbit
nor turkey; besides, | am not a capui-
bal, and do not feed on human flesh
wherefore, then, should | kill a man
whom could put to no sort of use?
Beei Is great deal better. for, while |
am sure that yours is tender and deli
cate, | am afraid it lacks that firmness
that takes salt. and am sure that il
would not keep long. As for myself, |
nave decided objections TO putting nv
self in the path of dangerous proiec-
tile. ! am downright frightened to
think that You might hit me, and feel
that prudence requires me to keep in
doors at the time appointed by our over.
obliging friends tor you TO shoot YOUR
pistol. If YOU persist IN your within of
trying your pistol, obligc me by taking
for your mark some object of nearly nv
dimcnsions-ior instance, the trunk OF a
tree. You will find plenty of them in
the Bots du Boulognc. II you hit it,
drop me line 10 let me know. and
will instantly confess that, had | stood
in the trees place. You would have hit
inc too. Accept, my dear sir and adj
versary. assurances of my most dstin-
consideration. [-Paris Letter.
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In A BAD WAY. -"Got any medi.
cine?" asked boy entering a drug
store few days since.
Eyes, lots of it ; what do you want ?"
inquired the clerk.
''Oh, it don't make any difference,
so it's something lively. Dads fear
fully bad"
''What ails him!'
"Dunho,' replied the boy, "but he's
run down awful. He just sits around
the stove all day and mopes, and he
hain't walloped mother since Christ
mas. guess he's going to die"
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CHOLERA AND PAIN.KILLER.-Thee efficacy

CHOLERA AND PAIN .KILLER.-The efficacy
OF Perry Davis's world renowned pain killer
In all diseases Of the bowels, even in that ter
rible scOurge, the Asiatic cholera, has been am
ply ate led by the most convincing authority.
Missionaries in China and India have written
home In commendation Of this remedy in terms
that uld:carry conviction to the most ske D.
teal, while Its popularity 10 communities near
er home Is ample proof that the virtues claimed
for 1t are real and tangible. Among the So
called family medicines It stands unrivsled in
the good opinion it HIS evoked from patrons OF
all conditions and degrees.-BOsToN COURIER.
4w35
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Mr. VIM. Reed Of Eden. who was
ei=hty-iive years old yeste rlay, went to
town house, travelling about four miles OF
the distance on foot, and voted the Repub-
lican ticket. Mr.. Reed i a very smart
man OF his age and he esteems it a pririleqe
a. well a. fTy TO assist in choosing the
rulers OF our state and country. He says
he has never missed voting for President
and only once for Governor since he be-
came voter. sixty-four years ago. Who
has done betterE