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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-12-11
The Presidents Message.
INTRODUCTORY.


To the Senate and House Of Represen-
fdticcs:-
The year that has passed since the
submission ofmy last message TO Com
gress has. especially during the latter
part of it. been an eventful one TO the
country. In the midst of great national
prosperity a financial crisis has occurred
that has brought low fortunes of gigantic
proportions. Political partisanship has
almost ceased 10 exist especially in the
agricultural regions. and finally the
bearing our flag has for time
threatened the most serious consequence
es, and has aeitated the public mind from
one end OF the country TO the other. but
this happily now is in the course of sat
isiactory adjustment honorable TO both
nations concerned. The relations of the
United States however, with most of
the other powers continue TO be triendl V
and cordial. With France. Germany
Russia, Italy, and the minor European
powers, with Brazil and most of the
South America Republic, and with Jap
an nothing has occurred during the year
to demand special notice. The corrc-
spondence between the Department of
State and various diplomatic reprcsen-
tatives in or from those countries is
transmitted herewith.
TIE VIENNA EXPOSITION.
In executing the will of Congress, as
expressed IN its joint resolution of the
l4th of Februar' last, and in accordance
with the provisions of the resolution. a
number OF practical artisans, of scientific
men, aud of honorary commissioners
We're authorized TO attend the Exposition
at Vienna as commissioner. on the part
of the Cni;ed States. Ii j. believed h at
we have OBTAINED the object which Con-
gre-s had in view when ii passed the
joint resolution. in order to enable the
people of the United States to participate
in the advantages of the International
Exposition OF the products ofagriculturc
manufactures and the fine arts 10 be held
at Vienna. take pleasure in adding that
the American exhibitors have received
gratifying number of diplomas and Of
medals. During the Exposition con-
ference was held IT Vienna, for the pur-
pose of consultation Oh the systems pre-
vailing in different countries for the per-
fection OF inventions.
| authorized representative from the
Patent Office 10 be present at Vienna at
take place, in order to aid as far as he
might in securing any possible addition
al protection TO American inventors in
Europe. The report OF this agent will
bc laid before Congress.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-12-11

apprised OF the sense OF Congress in re.
gard to the award of the Joint Commission
under the convention of the 2Jth of April.
IsG6, As expressed in the act OF the 18th ui
February last. Ii is apprehended that that
Government does not realize the character
OF its obligations under the convention.
As there is reason to believe. however,
that Its he>itancy in recognizing them
springs in part AT least from real difficulty
in discharGing them in connection with it.
Obligations to other Governments. the ex.
pediency OF further forbearance on our
part - believed to be worthy of your con.
sideration.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-12-11
TIE GENEVA AWARD.

The money awarded to the United
States by the Tribunal of Arbitration at
Geneva was paid by her Majcsty's
Government a few days in advance OF
the time when it would have become
payable according to the terms of the
treaty.
In compliance with the provisions of
the act OF March 5, 1873, il was at once
paid into the treasury and used TO re-
deem SO far as it might the public debt
of the United States, and the amount so
redeemed was invested in a five per
cent. Registered Bond OF the United
States for fifteen millions five hundred
thousand dollars, which is now held by
the Secretary of State subject 10 the
future disposition of Congress.
/ renew my recommendation at the
opening of the last session of Congress,
that a commission be created for the
purpose of auditing and determining the
amounts of the several direct losses
growing out of the destruction of ves-
sells and their cargoes by the Alabama.
the Florida, or the Shenandoah after
leaving Melbourne, for which the suffer-
ers have received no equivalent or COM
pensation, and of ascertaining the names
OF the persons entitled 10 receive com
pensation for the same, making the
computation upon the basis indicated
by the Tribunal of Arbitration AT Gen.
eva, and that the payment OF such losses
be authorized TO an extent not to exceed
the awards OF the Tribunal at Gene
va.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-12-11
THE BRITISH BOUNDARY.

BY an act approved on the l4th day
of February last, Congress made pro-
visions for completing, jointly with an
officer or commissioner to be named by
Her British Majesty, the determination
OF so much OF the boundary line between
the territory of The United States and
the possessions of Great Britain as was
left uncompleted by the commissioners
appointed under the act OF congress OF
August II, 1856. Under the provisions
OF this act the Northwest water bound
AIRY of the United States has been de-
termlned and marked in accordance
with the award of the Emperor of Ger
many.
a protocol and copy of the map up-
on which the line was thus marked are
contained in the papers submitted here
with.
l also transmit a copy OF the report
OF the Commissioners for marking the
northern boundary between the United
States and the British possessions west
OF the Lake of the Woods. OF the oper-
ations of the Commission during the
past season. surveys have been made
TO point 491 miles west Of the Lake of
thew oods ,leaving about $50 miles to be
surveyed, the field work of which can
be completed during the next season.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
rAE INAuouRArIoN.
WAsnlNaroN. Feh. 23. 1s72


The arrangements for the Inauguration cere-
monies are fully matured and will be carried
out upon a scale far exceeding any display here
to(ore attempted in the history Of the Republic
There will be about fifty different military and
civic organizations in the pFoce sion, each pre-
ceded by al band Of music, which will form q
parade only equalled at the Time Grant aud
ShermAns armies were reviewed mere at the
cloae OF the war in 1865.
The Inauguration ball will be the grandest ever
given in this country. The ball building is the
gest ever erected being 800 by $50 feet and Its
complete appointments for comfort and eOnven-
ienoe are unsurpassed. The Wesst Point and
naval cadets will attend the ball in force, as wen
as a number of the officers and members of the
other military organizations.
| The President, Vice President, Cabinet Minis
tiers, Senator'S Representative, foreign ministers,
and distinguished civilians from ell parts Of the
Union will be in attendance. On March 9Th the
President, Secretary 0f War, and Secretary Of the
| Navy will review the West Point and naval cadets
A portion Of OfPennsylvania avenue viii be assigned
for their parade aud man9uVres.
As numerous volunteer organizations will be in
attendance il is probable that several Of the broad
avenues will be Oeenpisd by thsm in their com
petitiVs drill This will afford opportunity Il
compare West Point school with the VOLUNTEER
system. . -.I.,.s 4, p frsr-
ThOusands Of persOas in distant cities have en-
gagged qnaEtarS At hotels and boarding -Aouses 70
the week, and large sums have been paid for from
rooms in Psnnsyivania avenue from which to ae
the procession TiOksts fOF The ball are sollinl
rapidly.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
Congress.

Both houses Of Congress were in session on
Saturday, the Senate determining to meet daily at
ii A. NJ, and hold evening sessions until the 4th
OF March, when the ADD Congress will adjourn.
In the Senate, Saturday, AN adverse report was
made nom the judiciary committee on the Butler
House bill providing for the distribution OF the
Geneva award. Bills were reported from the com
miGtee on patents favorable to several patent ex-
Tensions, and adversely to the Good year hard
rubber extension, in which thousands OF dentists
are 30 much interested The post office appro-
prtation bill was passed, apprOpriating about
$LOOlOOO more than last year. The railroads get
increased compensation for carrying the mails,
and the proposition to compel the general adop
ton OF private letter boxes to aid the free delivery
system was defeated. The bill now goes to the
House for cOncunen ence in the amendments of the
Senate.
In the house, the testimony taken by the ways
aud means committee In regard to the New YoFl
Stock Exchange scandal and Judge Sherman wal
reported with a resolution, which was adopted
referring the whole matter to the judiciary com
mittee 70 inquire whether any further action ii
necessary with vieW to the preparation of ar
tlel OF Impeachment. The sundry civil servic
bill was passed. apprOpriating about $50, 900 0OC
The charges Of corruption in regard to Sypher'
ectiOn TO the House from Louisiana are TO b
investigated,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
PUBLTC SALE:

- The subscriber. having rented his Iarm.
will sell With out reserve. on SATURDAY
< 1the lst i y OF March next at his residene,
AO~at summit Bridge. Del. the foilOwinF
Stock and Farming Utensils, viz; Consisting of ten
Q0) head Of Horses, among them are one pair o.
Colts Eve years old we'll matched. gentle and kind;
superior drlS lug mare, tao balance good driven
and workers; l pair OF medium siE~d Mules 3yokt
of Oxen. . head Of hOms-Taiscd milcu Cows. grain
thre her and cleaner endless chain, horse power
in good order, corn shelleCs. wh at drill with
phosphate attachment. steel tooth wheel rake.
EXCELSIOR reaper and mower cor bined, roller. .
farm WAGONS. OF carts, shit.iag tOD York wa
CONS. one of which Is new, never been uEs q: TIVE
seat family carriage. nearly new; plOushs. harrOWs
cultivatOrs. Se.; set OF light double carriage har-
sets single harness, sets sta harDs leaC
gears pillow gears. 2sets cart ana 9th er thiaa
not enumerated. Also. lot of sugar eured hams
and shoulders, picked pork by the pound. pOtatoes
and apples by the bushei
TERMS OF SAIE-Ail sums upder SO cash: at
sums Ut so and upwards a credit OF II months wal
be given Oy the purchaser giving a neSOtiabls rot
With approved eRdOrse.
JAMES NICHOLSON.
WM. ENOS. Auct'r. leb24 ot
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
The Maa0a War.

A courier from the MOdOc front arrived at
Yreka, Cal, on Saturday night He reports
that the Indian woman, Matilda, went to
Captain Jacks camp on Thursday, and had
not returned up to O'Clock on Friday after
noon. Much anxiety was felt for her safety,
as she was to have returned before that time.
The Peace Commissioners were at Cottonwood
Creek, forty miles north OF Yreka. They
were divided in sentiment, Case insisting on
Applegate thinking that the MOdOcs had been
badly treated, The people generally had nc
hope Of peace on the terms likelytO be offered,
and did not think that MeachAm and Apple
gate could induce Captain Jack to come
to terms. Odeneal, Superintendent Of Indian
Affairs, has been sent for by the Commission
ers.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

Tbs PENNSYLVANIA, RAILROAD COMPANY
Tbs Pennsy lvania controls si1ty-three railroads,
including .he Union Pacific, the Texas Pacific
ami some others IN the cource OF construction,
with total lsngth Of 10000 miles aud value Of
S37O,OOO,OOO, together with 25O miles of canal and
line Of steamships. There is thus nearly one
third Of the railroads of the country under the
domination Of this one corporation. When such
aPOwer is brought to bear upon legislation, there
Is no telling what may happen to public rights
and intsrests. Us capitll was S75,OOOO OOO but by
the at just signed by the Governor the company
authorized to increase it to SI5OOOOOOO The
company has authority to create debt in amount
equal to its capital. Thus the capitll and debt Of
the PennsylvInia Railroad Company may with
Oat further legislation, be increased t, three hun
dred millions
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
Father Rurke,s peparture.

The heartfelt regret eyinced last night by the
large number Of ladies and genilemen Who called
at the dominican FFiary to learn the tFuth Of the
statement Of Father BuFkes departure for Eu-
rope was very great. A large number Of ladies
and gentlemen who found il 70 be impossible 10
take part in the escort which il to leave the
reverODed gentleman down the bay 70. day, cali
ed to say farewell and wish him q pleasant VoV-
age. Father Burke is still suffering from the
great strain his system has undergone in trying
to keep his engagements thFOughtOut the country,
and business Of the most important nature calls
for his immediate attendance at the Vatican. He
will be accompanied to Europe by Rev. Father
John Lilly. o. p, Superior Of Dominican Friary
in Sixty y-sixth street. who merely accompanies
Father Burke on pleasure and to recruit his
health. Father Burke will leave to day At one
P. NJ. by the steamer City Of Paris, from Pier A
North River Father Burke will disembark al
Queenstown, aad proceed BY rail to Dublin, and
then to Holybead express steamers to England
and from London interruptedly until he reaches
Rome. His stay in the capital will not be longer
than one month he will then return to Dublin
and after short stay at his homesteadwill return
to New York with Father Lilly. A nesting o
the st. Vincent Ferrers Society was held las
night, and il was arranged for the Society to NEE
to-day in Sixty.sxth street, TO participate in tn
procession to escort the reverend gentleman from
the city. Meetings were alsOiheld last night Il
other portions ofthis city and Brooklyn appoint
Jag deputations TO convey the steamer as Far .
Sandy Hook. Mr.. P. N. HaYerty, on beha
Of the citizens, will present Father Burke wit
suitable resolutions expressive Of the univsrsa
regret at his departure even for a seasor
WORLD, OF SATURDAY.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

PLATRR IN TIE PENITENTIkHT.--Aftef John
r. Platter was taken TO the peEtitentiaEy for the
murder Of his wife, he was Waited BY . number
OF his former friends 70 whom he expressed the
expired. His term h for ave years; and be IA an
apprentice to the trade OF harness making. An
eiI0rt was made 70 exempt him nom labor, by
influential friends on the ground Of vi health, bui
DR. Baldwin, the pFison surgeon, pronounced him
able to work A private physician was pefmitteo
afFectlon OF one of the lungs from q severe cold
but that Otherwise he waa wen enough. Ihls
ended the matter, the prisoner oneFing no oelee
tIon, being wiling and doeile from The beginning
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
The Poland Report.

These who scFutinize the Poland report
attentlVelY will discover that under its mask
Of grave judicial lmpaTtiallty, luFk cant and
hypOerisY. These darker traits manifest
themselves ID iks apparently careful review
Of the case Of each individual Congressman;
" plausible perVersiOus Of the evidenee; its
palltationa, excuses, and apologies, and last,
and worst Of all, It's covert justification Of
the men who were accused and proven guilty
Of the very offences which the report phaFi-
eaically condemns. 1t Is this aspect Of the
sport that makes 1t more dangerous than the
Bribery and corruption that were the subjects
Of Investigation. la
It Is more dangerous because vastly more
demOTalizlng. It denOunces bribery, but has
nothing but words Of sympathy and cOndOl-
g OnDo tnr the men who were bFibed, IL can
not conceive It possible that they were aware
Of the scandalOus nature Of the transaction IN
I'd tOwhlch they entered, and IL exOnerates them
from being knaYes, by assuming lnferentially
they were fools and idiots. 1t points out and
praises the conduct of the elder Senator BAY
ARD, when he was offered Credit MObilier
stock, aud the prompt manly, upright way
iH which he dealt with the tempter. Yet
Senator BAYARD, of all the men then in Con-
gress, was amOHg the least likely to know the
real nature of the stock, or the true character
of thamen who were secretly placing u where
It would do the most good"
In landing the conduct of MI. BAYARD the
committee uncOnsciOusly stab the Congress
men they sought 50 zealOusly to shield. Those
congressman knew, much better than he,
what they were about, and the very fact that
the report speaks of them as "friends Of the
Union Pacific road" and therefore needing
no spur to induce them to legislate in favor
of 1t, Is pFesumptive evidence that they had
made themselves cOnversant with its workings
the purposes for which the Credit MObiliel
Company was organized, the nature of it.
transactions aud the value of its stock. But
the report assumes that they were a set oi
innOcents and ignOFamuses. 1t declares
OAKRs AATTn worth of expulsion because h(
tempted them, and exonerates them although
they not only yielded to but cOurted the temp
ter.
It does more than this. IL menaceswith pun
ishment every member Of Congress who, beinl
q party to wrong doing, in making confession
Of his own acts duplicates his associates, ant
thus It shuts the door Of evidence, and mott
hes COngressmen to go on with their evl
work, for no member of their own body viii
dare hereafter 10 testify against them, know
ing full well, from the precedent now set, tina
whilst his fellow-knaVes would be permltte'
70 escape even the simplest words OF censnre
hls fate would be to be offered up, like OAKK
AMEs, as 3 Yi@riOus punishment Tor thel
efinies. Are we not then, right In saying tina
the tendency OF the Poland report Is NOR
demoEaiiEing than the offences OF which
treats ?-Bdlt GGsetts.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

There are just grounds Of complaint against
the mannsr IN which the recent municipal
election in Lexington, KY, was carried Tor the
Democrats. In former times the city vas Dem.
ocFatic,but since the franchise has been extended
10 oOlored men the Republicans have = majority,
The State Legislature hes tWics extended the
tsPms Of the Democratic city officials elected
three years ago foF one year, and when It was
70 loaear possible 20 staRo OF q contc5t the
sys.em Of voting Wns g arranged beforehand By
tie Civ Couuea % 10 dlsfnhehiss nearly ons
halfoftha Rspahlican VoteFA The Democratic
eanAlaaies Ws7s successful, bat civil salts vii
probably Be inailtuiod for their slsdnsnl from
o0lco.-9nn. wn
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
LEADING FEATURES

l. The issue is limited 70 s5OoOO mils Of read.
. The PRINCIPAL aud Interest are payable in Gold
the principal in thirty years. and the interest at
the Banking House Of jay Cooke Co.. New OFk.l
semi-annually, first Of January and July.
s. The rate of Interest Is 3-l0 per cent. per an
num-equAl. at the present gold premium. TO ah0n
~ per cent in legal tender currency.
4 The Bonds are isSuaAaf the following dsnOmi-
naAiOns: CoaDon, al00 80 and SlO00s Registered.
500. $500, q. 900. $4,000 and tl0.aO.
s. The somi-annaal interest the Registered
Bonds Is paid By gold checks, ssaf reguartp bp sail
3 a. Das1-etSea address II tie hoider. Permanent
auRel1oEs are advis0d 70 purchase the REGISTER
JBonds both Is : prOts1tiOn against loss. then and
hFO and for the grtater eonyenience In collecting
~ Interest. The Registered Bonds can b at ans
umO EXCHANGED for Coupon. and the Coupon tol
RaahtsFed. without expense TO the owner.
JWO, HaOLEAR = SON BAMHGRa
sSs MARKET s1RKRT.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
= Rare RB1Rgalm, "a KemmedY.
Vile. Kent Co. Nd.

The undersigned. wishing TO discontinue busi-
n0ss, will sell upon removable and easy terms their
steok OF Goods, consisting Of Dry Goods. 0rOeerea
Boots. Shoes, Hats. Caps 10. This place is situA-
ted Immediately on the Kent Co. r. r.. in fine
business locality. Adjoining the store is q Dwell
ing HOu g. suitable for a man with family.
fsbl9-dtf COME6YS 4 BRO.
LNOR SALE-l8 or 30 Acres or MaTsh
Il Meadow within the CAty Limits.
The subscriber O4ers for sale about Is or 20 acres
Of meadow land. SdjOining his A0ler nursery and
truck farm, bounded By the 6ar0scAe road and th Q
eauSeWay. and BY lands Of Geo. q, Lobdoll, and
within one bundled yards Of the Wilmington aud
Western Railroad The property is certain 70 be-
come valuable In time, and will be sold 10y.
JAMES If on the premises.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

A man In Knoxville Is pettlng q m0asa,
heninR 10 train Il 20 wonderful fetAs Of maa-
ely, Snd get bis name into the natural history
ooo1B.
A LnnhVille paper has felt called upon 10
oorroes an eFFOr 0f the typea q says: ..EoE
enc e TIE worst OF men read one OF the
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
DAILY GAZETTE.
DaHARDAmBOY DEPOr BUnNED.
PHILApELpH1A. Feh. IA.

The Depot Of the Camden and Amhoy Railroad
is On fire and burning The FIRE plugs are all frOzs
up. Seven steam engines from this city have
started for the fire. Great damage is certain to
result. Tho danger of the flames spreading and
the distraction Of the town is feared.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
FOR NALE,

49, Several arst-elAaS seven roem Houses, on
on Kirkwood street. four 90 Eighth street be-
Nv low Pine two on Lombard above Eighth
AiIIA Will be sold cheap and on reasonable terms
Apply to MeCL0SKEY h MeMINRMIN.
dee2l NJ
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
A Rare Chance for q FiDsmith.

On aceOunt Of continued in health. feel com
pelled to offer my Stock. Tools and RiKtures for
sale. II is aH old established and coed business
stratiOn. indeed for person Of Hl0defAto capital
one of the best in the city.
Inquire at No. lis Market street, Wilmington.
fobl7 E,T. DEACON
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

EN0K RENT.-Pnssessiol given ImmedisI sly-
Il The spacious Hall an Ante-rOOm in Cas- slle's
Workingmen's Institute" The premises . ad-
mirably adapted TO SOcietiAs, Masisal or srary
AssOeiations For ..sAt aud further paFAf lars,
apply TO DIR, CURTIS, 7OS French street., u to
DIR CAMERON 40 Market street. a. IS IT,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

ENoR SALE CHEAP.-A pair of eIilI Bnrrs.
u French stones nearly new; size. feet inches
diameter with spindle step and everything com
complete Can be seen at Red Mills. on White Clay
Greek. II, X. WILSON.
feb13-d2W Newark Del.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
Register s Urder.
RRGIsTER'S OFPICH.
NsH CastIa CountY. PshrnarH lsih- re.

New Castle County. February 18th, 1873.
Upon the application Of Alfred @. NOWland,
Executor of William 4. Read late Of New Cas-
lie hundred, in said County, deceased, il is
ordered aud directed by the Register that the
Executor Aforesaid. give nOsiee Of the granting
IF Letters Testanentary upon the E-t"te Of the
deceased with the date Of granting thereof by eans
ng ad ysrtisements t. be posted within fOrtv dR~s
rom the date Ofsueh Letters in six of the mOst pm
lie places Ofthe County Ot New Castle, requiring all
having demands against the Estate TO pres
mt the same, abide by Act of Assembly in suef
sass made and provided And also eau the same to
De inserted within the same period in the Delaware
iazsttos newspaper published IN Wilmington. and
TO be continued therein two months.
- Given under the hand and Seal of Once (
us. the Register Aforesaid. at eW Castle, nNsW
- Castle County Aforesaid. the day and year
AbOV SWrittan b. GIBBS ReEinteF.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
T NV RSTM ENT
SECURITIES.

The Northern Pacific Railroad Company, through
its Financial Agents. is now selling at par and ac-
erued interest its First Mortgage TS0 Gold Bonds,
for the purpose eOmpleting the construction and
equipment Of its line Of Road. Atter thorough in
yestigatlOn, We recommend these securities as
profitable and safe Investment. The Bonds have
the following
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
Aothes.

NoTICE-EXCELsIOR LOAN ASSOCIATION.
stock in ths Association, at the Office Of D. T Haw-
kins. No. - Market street. All persons register
ing their names can vote in adopting the By Laws
and choosing ofieer-. by applying early. fbE4-6t
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
NOTICE-

NOIICE.
All persons having claims against the Esfa te Of
The deceased must present the daily attested 10
he Executor. or before February 18th, 1874
abide the Act of Assembly in such case made and
provided. ALRRED c. NOWLAND,
Executor Of William 7. Read dso'd.
Addres-NeW Castle. Del. fsb2l -2m