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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-27
In these days of superative refinement it

In these days of superlative refinement it
is highly improper for gentleman to accuse
another of the low-bred vice lying-simple,
unvarnshed lying. An individual may prop
erly he said to be oblivious concerning acs-
that he is unfortunate in his statements
that he has an exuberant imagnation-that
his moral perceptions have been perverted
and his intellectual acumen blunted so that
he cannot distinguish between fact and fic-
tion-that ike Cakes Ames he needs to re-
fresh his memory from some little book-but
never, never should man be called liar as
it is vulgar. We have been led to make this
protest because we have been panied to hear
that in the hearings before committees at
Augusta, sundry persons have applied this
very improper epithet to each other very
freely. We grieve that on one occasion two
gentlemen, previously presidents of their re-
spective branches of Y. M. c. A., in the heat
of disputation applied to each other, before
the wicked world, the odious term, liar. We
admit that there are some matters carried
there for arbitration that take man pretty
iow-down, but not to that depth of depravity.
Partly in the words OF good DR.. Watts we
are constrained to say:
3 6. Children, you should never let
Your angry passions rise
Your little tongues were never made
To tell another he lies!
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FIRE AT SEBAGo. About balf.nast nine
. CLOCK last SATURDAY night, the house of Luther
fltch, at Sebago, was discovered to be on fire.
vigorous efforts were made to subdue the
names, bnt the small number of men near the
building, the five feet depth of snow about the
house, and the scant supply of water, rendered
all efforts unavailng At this juncture OF at
fairs Mr.. Fitch bethought himself of a chemi-
cal fire extingusher which had been left in the
stable few days previous by Mr.. F. j. Robin
son The extingnisher was got and set ito work,
the deficiency of water being supplied by keg
of cider and jug of vinegar. By these means
the flames were extinguished.
The fire is thought to have originated in an
oyerheatcd brick oven. Mr.. Fitch has an it,
surance policy of $1,000 in the Etna.
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STATE NEWS.
ANDRoscoGGIN COUNTY.

ANDnoSCOoUlN COUNIh.
A little daughter of Samuel Boothby of Lew
by an icicle falling from the roof and striking
her head. She was four years old
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Our Pennington correspondent "Jaek' writes
22d inst:
in session, and attended by about eighty schol-
airs; the graduating class numbers eleven. It
Is expected that an appropriation will be made
py the Legislature this winter for a library,
scientific apparatus, &c. The school was visit
ed by the Committee on Education some two
weeks since, and they seemed very much pleas
ed with the workings of the institution
Our village school closed yesterday. The
grammar school has been in charge of Mr. F.
e. Stanley, who has made himself very popu-
lar among us. AT the close of his school he
was made the recipient of two fine presents
from his scholars very valuable book worth
IS, and gold pen worth $3.50.
Some of our merchants are in a ouandary
having received from the Maine Central Rail
road at Portland, a circular refusing to forward
freight coming from Boston over the Boston g.
Maine; they are daily expecting goods over the
mind, and rather crowding on legality, but what
railroads say or do nowadays IS law and gos-
pel-provided they have the stamps"
Our railroad is rather mixed up yet occa-
stoned by the late smasf-up at West Farming
ton. 1t was almost miracle which prevented
the entire train being thrown from the bridge
to the stream below-a distance of twenty-five
feet; Several cars yet lay in a promlscuous heap
on tne oridge, and passengers are obliged to
transhlp. 1t is expected that it will be clear to-
day.
We had Slight snow storm for variety
last night, and this moring the drifts are about
SIX 1eet deep, with the wind blowing hurri-
cane.
Pennington is blessed with ffty-fve widows.
The Forest House in this village has changed
hands. Mr.. Samuel Farmer has purchased it.
paying $4,000; he will take possession the last
of March.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The Kennebec Journal says that q satisfacto-
ny compromise has been made between the res
iden of the east and west villages, Water
vile. They have agreed upon the division of
the town, and the measure has passed the Leg
islature without much opposition The line of
division is said to be satisfactory to both par
ties. Waterville agrees to pay West Water
vile $4,000 on the bridge debt.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
The Jameson Guards of Bangor dedicated a
fine armory Tuesday night Among the guests
present was Gen. Chamberlain.
sAGADAHoc COUNTY.
The President has signed bill directing the
payment of $3.50 to James M. Hagar of Rich
mend, illegally exacted from the master of the
ship Ida Lilly, of which he was owner
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
r Rev. H. H. Clark of Calais, who preached in
Cherryfeld last year, has been appointed Chap
lain in the Navy.
The whole number of commitments to Jail in
Washington county in 1872 was "a.
Northern Lights is the name OF a new tenn
pcrapce organization in Pembroke.
The Machias Republican glories over dough
nut made in a lumber camp, weighing some
thing over pound!
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LOUISIANA Administration Grant, in
his message to Congress on Louisiana affairs,
merely states what action he has taken here
tnfore. He concludes as follows:
have no specific recommendation to make
upon the subject, but if there is any practical
way of removing these difficulties by legisla-
ton, then earnestly request that such action
may be taken at the present session of Con-
gress. 1t seems advisable that should state
now what course shall feel bound to pursue
in reference to the matter in the event of no
action by Congress. At this time, subject to
any satisfactory arrangement that may be made
nv the parties to the controversy, which of { IL
things is the most desirable, it will be my duty,
so far as it may be necessary for me to act, to
adhere TO that government heretofore recog-
nized by me. To Judge of the election and
qualification of its members, is the exclusive
n1rovirce of the Senate as it is also the exclu-
siye province of the House to Judge OF the cleo
ton and qualification of its members; but as
to State Offices. filled and held under Sta
laws. the decisions of the state judicial trbun-
ais, it seems to me, ought TO be respected. l
am extremely anxious to avoid any appearances
of undue interference in State affairs, anu IL
Congress differs from me in what ougnt 10 oe
done, respectfully urge its immediate dec,slo1
to that effect. Otherwise shall feel oollSed
as far as can by the exercise OF legitimate
authority, to put an end to the unhappy con-
troversy which disturbs the peace and pros
trates the business OF Louisiana, by the recog-
nltion acd support OF the government which is
recognized and upheld by the courts of the
State
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DEPARTURES oFOCEAN sTEAmExs
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
Wednesday, Feb. 20.

Wednesday, Feb. 20.
ARRIVED.
80, Steamship Scandinavian. (Br) Ritchie Liverpool
Steamer Chesapeake Mangum, New York-passen-
gers and mdse to Henry Fox.
Sch Della Hodgkns, Bernard, ST Marys-oysters to
Jas Freeman
Sch Lncy Ames, Bishop, New York-corn to Ken
sell, Tabor g. Co.
Sch H Means, Kneeland, New York-coal to Jas H
Baker.
Sch City Point, Sterling, New York-iron to Rol-
ling Mills.
Sch Geo Washington, Small Boston-iron to
Stevens & Co.
Sch Winona, jackson, Boston.
CLEARED.
Sch Clara W Elwell. Giles, Matanzas-Phinney g.
jackson.
Sch E skanks, (Br) Munroe, St John, NB-John
Porteous
Sch Adelaide, Chase, Machias
Capt Richd O'Brien, of Rockland, master of
shi" Andrew Johnson died at Callao few days after
her arrival at that port, of consumption.
The Nova Scotia ship Pegasus 112O TONS four years
and three months old, has Melted to her owners the
sum OF S35,9l0 over her cost.
VIM Lawrence of Maitland, Ms, is building the
largest ship ever put up in the provinces. Her keel
is pa feet length top deck $50 feet breadth At feet
MEMORANDA.
Sch Stampede. Dow, from Boston for Winterport.
was towed into Bucksport 2lst where she will 20 on
the railway for REPAIRS having been ashore ON Long
Island and started keel, chafed bottom. &c.
Ship Sam Reed. Winsor, at San Francisco from
New York, reports, Nov 3d. $50 miles E Of Falkland
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o. C. MOORE, Esq, Chairman OF the New
Hampshire Republican State Committee, has
sent the following significant dispatch to
Gen. J. r. Hawley, House Of Representa-
tives, Washington, D. c.:
Your prompt and manly exposure of Mon
days raid upon the Treasury meets the ear
nest approval of the Republicans of New
Hampshire. We join our protest with yours
against this flagrant betrayal of the princi-
pies of honesty aud economy, and we repu-
diatc any leadership that fails to hold the Re-
publlcans to faithful fulfillment of its SOL
emn pledges to the country. We cordially
invite you to address the people OF our State
next week, and urge you to accept the invita-
ton.
r Gen. Butler and his associates in this
shameless raid npon the Treasury will hear
protests thunder toned and as numerous as
the leaves of autumn, if they persist in their
scheme
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Perfect health is vouchsafed to few. Probably
ninety people out OF every hundred who call them
selves healthy have their "turns' of languor, ex-
baustion depression of spirits and bodily pain. At
these times wineglssful of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters is as refreshing as "the shallow of rock in
a weary land" 1t invgorates and rests the system
and cheers the mind. The effect of the Bitters in
cases of nervous debility produced either by undue
physical exerton, over-study, intense anxiety, or
any other cause is wonderfully reviying and ipyigor
ating In fact, this healthful vegetable Tive
possesses medicinal properties which entitie it to
the RANK OF an article of PRIME necessity, ami it
should be kept on hand in every dwelling. and
promptly taken as remedy for all the minor all
mentS as well as for more serious complaints
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FARM FOR SALE :!

The Farm owned by the late Bailey Talbot, situat-
ed about mile roll the village If South Freeport,
aud on the road between there and Yarmouth,
This Farm lying on the tide waters of Harrfseeket
rivalled in the country as hay farm. 1t contains
about 1875 acres of land wi, plenty of wood House
and Barns. Can be bought to advantage before the
list of April
For particulars enquire of M. L. Talbot, on The
premises, or, H. Talbot, No. Clapp's Block, Con-
gress St., Portland, Me. feb21d&wsntf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-27

JUDGE POLAND of the Credit Mob,ier
Committee when making his speech Tuesday
in support of his report, was constantly in
terrapted by Gen. Butler who, by his rude
W.T. turned the laugh upon the sturdy Yer
monter. As the latter was taking his seat in
tne midst OF Butlerian la6gh, he approach
the desk OF the hero of Fort Fisher and fac
ing 0im' denounced him as the contriver of
'he machinery bywhich this great villainy be-
ca'ne operaAve-the allusion being to the
TACT mat Butler as counsel for the Credit
Mobiiler'helped frame the assignment of the
Ames contract to that twin corporation Of
the Union Pacific frau /. 1t is thought that
the dgnifed gentleman turned the tables on
the great criminal lawyer
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EVERY re ,ular attachc of the PRESS is FURNISHED
with card certificate countersigned by Stanley L.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat anu hote
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of person claiming to represent
our1al. as we have information that several 'bum-
mers" are seeking courtesies in the name of the
PRESS and we have no disposition TO be, even pas
yely. party to such fraud. g
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PRIVATE letters from Mexico foreshadow

PRIVATE letters from Mexico foreshadow
another revolution, which threatens to prove
more serious than the one just closed. 1t is
stated that President Lerdo is becoming
quite unpopular among certain classes of the
people, who think he is too aristocratic in his
tastes, and more fond of amusing hmsef
than OF attending to che duties of his high o.
nce' The Indian population are especially
dissatisfied. They think the property of the
country is In the hands ola very small class
VINO "rested 1t from its original owners by
fraud or violence They are fast beco ing
emoued with the idea that there ought to be
amore equitable division. In short socialism
mas reached Mexico, and promises to cause
considerable trouble to the present rulers of
the country.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-27

JUDGE RICE in his report as President of
the directors of the Maine Central Railroad
(of which we alone published an ATTRACT
Wednesday morning. discovers that Port
land has one of the finest harbors in the
world. The statement cannot be claimed to
be entirely original; but in that connection,
it may be observed that while the approaches
to New York, Boston, Baltimore and other
large cities by water have been greatly i'm
peded by ice, and navigation rendered hazard
GUS and expensive, there has been no time
during the winter, but what any kind of a
vessel could come to the principal wharves of
this rort without the least hindrarce.
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THE total Indebtedness of the Maine Cen
trail Railroad Company is 1908, s36.26, of
which $4,000, 40S.S9 is classified and bonded
and the balance as stock debt. The earrings
of the road the past year exceed the running
expenses and interest on its bonded debt
$45, S764S
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HOAX AMEs is reported to have wept quite
prolusely during the reading of his (?) speech
by Mr.. Mcpherson, the or; torical Clerk of
the House. Hoax is accustomed to 'Fput
things where they viii do good' and doubt
less he expects that his Investment in pearly
tear drops will pay a good dividend. Who
would not be moved to see that sturdy old
buffer in tears?
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DIED.

In this city. Feb. &c, Althea NJ, daughter OF John
S. and Mary c. Lombard, aged is years months.
Boston papers please copy.]
at Peaks Island. Portland, Feb "a, David E. Trott
aged 20 years months,-son OF Daniel and Sally
Trott.
In Westbrook, Feb 10, Mr.. Gershom Skillings, aged
Sc years.
In North Windhanl, suddenly of congestion of the
lungs. John Rogers, aged 60 years II months. Port
land Transcript please copy.l
In Fryeburg. Jan. %. Mrs. Rosila N, wife Of
Albion Page, aged about 81 years.
In Wiscasset, Feb Is, Mr.. Chas. M. Ames, aged
SO years.
In Biddeford, Feb %, Mr.. Benning Hooper, aged
70 years months.
In Bath, Feb. 20, Malvina o. Anderson, aged 81
years.
In Farmingdale, Feb. II, Mrs Rebecca, relict Of
Robert Gould, aged II years.
In Gardiner, Feb. 20, Emma R. Aver aged "a yrs
daughter of j. G. Aver.
In Gardiner, Feb IS, Mrs. Sarah relict of the late
Robt. Withee, aged rs years.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Cane Elizabeth.

The citizens of Cape Elizabeth are requested to
meet at the Town House, in said Town, on MON
DAY, March 3d. at half past o'clock P. NJ, to
nominate town officers for the ensuing year.
Per order Town Committee.
Cape Elizabeth, Feb. 25, 1873. feb26dtd e
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We do not read anonymous letters and commune
cations The name nd address of writer arc in
all cases indispensab not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty ofgood faith
w cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
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A Book for Every Man.

The s'SCIENCE OF LIFE, or SELF-PRESERVA-
TION,"a Medical Treatise on the Cause and Cure OF
Exhausted Vitality Premature Decline in Man. Ner-
vous and Physical Debility Hypochondra, Impotency
SpermatorrhGa or Seminal Weakness, and all other
diseases arising from the of youth the in
discretions or excuses of mature years. This is
deed a book for every man. Thousands have been
piness. 1t is the cheapest and best medical work
ever published and the only on this class of ills
worth reading. 190th edition, revised, much en-
larged illustrated, bound in beautiful French cloth
Price only ST. Sent by mail postpaid on receipt Of
price, Address PEABODY MEDICAL INSTl-
TUTE, No. Bulfinch Street, Boston, Mass, or Dr.
W. H. PARKER, Assistant Physician. N. B. The
author may be consulted on the above as well as all
diseases requiring SKILL and EXPERIENCE.
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THE Legislature, Wednesday, had another
''bout' with the cider law. In the upper
branch it was particularly severe; the sensa-
tional mind hesitating whether to classify it
as noxiods beverage or an innocent tipple.
1t finally resolved to strike out the law of 1872,
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Citizens Caucus.

The legal voters of Deering of all political parties,
are requested to meet at the Town House SAT-
URDAY March 1st, A. D., 1873, at O'Clock, P. M,
to make nominations of candidates to be voted for at
the annual meeting for the election of town officers.
1t is proposed to consoles the expedency OF eectng
seUsn Selectmen instead of three heretofore prac
tsed in said town. Other matters of importance to
all our citizens viii be laid before the meeting.
Therefore all citizens interested in town affairs are
requested to be present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-27

THE canscript fathers at Augusta have at
last relented and christened the fugitive limbs
of the ''child of the State' Maine Central
consolidated railroad.
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BANK OF PORTLAND.

On and after this date the undersigned will carry
on STRICTLY Banking business, at the Banking
Rooms now occupied by the Second National Bank,
in Portland, Maine, under the style of the "BANK
OF PORTLAND and as such, will receive Deposits
and make Discounts, in the regular course of the
Banking Business.
w.N. GOoLD.
Portland, June oath, 1872.
jun23new1t then sn If
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THE Legislature of Wisconsin began very
early during the present session to give evil
dence of a strong desire to amend all laws
that did not seem to work for the public good.
Among others, tbs law which provides that
Jurors shall not be competent toserve in muir
der cases, who may have formed opinions
from the reading of newspaper reports, was
to be amended, so that under it no perscn
should be ineligible for service who should
declare himself capable of rendering an i'm
partial verdict from the evidence as present.
ed upon the trial. This amendment was also
to provide for the punishment of men found
guilty OF having conspired for the purpose of
being impaneled upon jury to serve a specif-
ic object. Everything went along encour-
agingly for the reformers until the bill was
brought up for passage. Then there was
''hitch'' which resulted in san indefinite
postponement." For the credit of the State,
however. we hope that this and all other re-
form measures will be taken up again, and
disposed of in satisfactory manner, before
the close of the session.
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new daily newspaper has been started il,
Salt Lake City, Utah, called the Neao Endo,,-
nent. 1t is independent Republican in politics
opposed to the union of Church and State
and devoted to advocating the material pros
perty of the Territory.
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The Portland Fraternity extend their most hearty
thanks to all persons who kindly gave their service
es in its behalf at the highly successful Dramatic
Entertainments given last week at Music Hall.
Per Order n
tebo5sn3t H F. COOLIDGE Sec'y
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TO BE LET.

TIE Front Office on the second floor in the Canal
tocks & Fox.
Also rooms in the Third story. Enquire at the
Bank q t-ff 5a dcc7sntf
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PASSENGERS.

In the Scandinavian. from Liverpool-Messrs Full
ton, Desperance. Russell, Shellington, ONei, Bed
dard, Sanderson, McKeand, Foster, Buckley, Gar
neau, Gingras Furth, White. Baker. Holmes, Sko-
field, Stancfe, Mrs Cummings and two children, and
100 Storage.
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HE Press as an Advertising Medi-
MIN.

The attention Of advertisers called to the excel
lent and constantly improving condition of the Daily
PRESS as an advertising medium. Its circulation
which has long been the largest in Maine has consd
erably increased during the past six months, and is
steadily and rapidly increasing 1t goes to the very
best class of readers in Portland and vicinity sold
largely ON railway trains and steamboats, and is
found in all public places. Fl
If you want 81 nice Photograph or Tin
Type, go to A, M. McKenny,'s 16l Middle Street.
He waTrents them as good as can be made in Port
land. ag5-eodtf sn
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WiIbor,s Cod Liver Oil and Lime.-Thc
friends of persons who have been restored from
frmed cons mption by the Of this original prepar
ati7n and the grateful parties themselves, have by
recommending it and acknowledging its wonderful
England. The Cod Liver Oil is in this combination
robbed ofits unpleasant taste, and is rendered doub
ly effective in being coupled with the ime which is
itself restorative principle supplying nature with
Just the agent and assistance required to heal and re-
form the disease lung. A: B. WILBoR 166 Court st.
feb24 eod1w
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

All Of the TANITE CO.'S good are direct
ly made by the Co., at their own Factory end under
their own Patents and Processes
1t is cheaper TO buy Standard Goods direNy from
well known manufacturers than to buy of Dealers or
get low priced or poor goods. The fullest informa-
ton on all points connected with Emery Wheels and
Grinding Machinery will be furnished by this
Company. feb8eod3m
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Haydn Association.

MEMBERS are hereby notified that, by vote
passed tebruary 18th, Thirty days from date CT
Annual meeting (eb i4th) are allowed in which 10
renew membership; after which time applications
will take the usual course.
feb19sneod2w FRED. II. GLOVES, Sec'y.
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To Let.

TIME commodious four stored Brick Store, Ne. 81
Il Commercial St-immediate possession given.
Inquire of ELIAS THOMAS s. CO,
No. 90 Commercial st.
Or of WV. THOMAS, Canal National Bank
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BONDS /!

BONDS!
BONDS of western cities and counties, 10 per cent.
interest and principal payable in the east. Pirate
property well as public he'd Debts very small
in proportion property and therefore easily paid
Careful investors invited to call and examine the
Bonos. L WIS and Decisions of the courts upon such
securities and will find them very safe. There is
nothing better.
CHARLES M. HAWKES., e
feb6sntf 2S Exchange St., Portland.
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DOMESTIC PORTS.

Island, shipped heavy sea, washing everything
movable from the deck and taking away two seamen,
who were drowned,