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The Portland daily press., 1873-12-09

OFFICE OF THE A. c. S.
FORT PREBLE, ME-, Nov. 20, 1873.
SEALED PROPOSALS in duplicate will be re-
~ ceived at this Office until II A. NJ, Decent er
Zotn 1873 TOR furnishing the Fresh Beef required by
the Subsistence Department, U. S. A., at this Post
during six months commencing January LIST, 1874
and ending June 3Oth, 1874.
Information to conditions, quality of Beef,
payments, &C., can be obi aimed by application to
G.. v. WEIR,
dec3-ded6t 1st Lieut. 5th Art'y A. G. s.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-09
The Canadian OvershOes

for Men and Women have come, but they will not
Jul stay long. Be on hand if you want them.
no29eod2w M H.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-09

Perhaps it is not absolutely necessary that
the Intelligent juryman should know how to
spell, correct spelling being an accomplish
ment not vouchsafed to everybody in this
world. In Haddam, Conn.,, the other day,
an inquisitive person picked up from the
sweepings of the jury room ten ballots. On
five of them was written 'not glty;;" on three
"plaintive," and on two, "plantif."
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-09
For Sale,

For Sale.
VVHE house on State Street, occupied by the un-
l. dersigned. This house is thoroughly built of
brick and stone and has all modern conveniences.
ALLEN HAINES.
Portland, Sep. 18th, 1872. sep19-ti
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-09

Entries for competition or exhibition to be made
upon blanks of the association which NAV be obtain
ed on application to w. P. Atherton Sec'y, Hailow-
el, Albert Noyes, Pres, Bangor, kor F. F. Harris,
The entrance fee for each coop or specimen for
competition or exhibition will be ST; excepting Pig
cons, Birds, Rabbits and minor pets which will be
o. Genus: All over coops or specimens by one ex-
hlbltor free Entrance fee to accompany entry. En-
tries to be made to w. P Atherton Sec'y, Halowell
previous to Jan. 10, 1874. Ioc5d&wtd
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-09

The important query of tine next ten days !:
mat snail give as Christmas present to
my wife's mother?
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-09

NO. 81 EXCHANGE ST.
A LII deposits of one dollar and upwards COM
IA mence interest on the first day of the month
following the date of deposit.
may29-dtf FRANK MOVES. Treasurer.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-09

1ohn Wassergraubuentinger is one Of the
names In the Philadelphia Directory.
The Portland daily press., 1873-12-09

The wedding ring is put upon the fourth
finger Of the woman's LETT hand, because in
the original formula of marriage it was
placed first on the top of the thumb, with the
words, 'In the name of the Father" then on
the next finger, with "And of the Son. then
on the middle finger, with Sand of the Holy
Ghost" and finally on the fourth, with the
tAmenn y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

The annual meeting of the Agricultural and
Mechanical Society was held last night III
Lynchburg A resolution Was adopted request
ing State aid to the Agricultural and Mechani-
cal College at Blacksburg. Col. Strathem OF
fered resolution, which was unanimously
adopted recommending aud iudorsiog the
Philadelphia Centennial, and recommending
Virginia and Virginiaus to put forth their ener'
gies, and show the world the stuff Virginia was
made of and the inexhaustible uudeveloped
wealth dormant within her boundaries. VIM.
w. Wood, State commissioner, in an address
before the society presenting the objects and
purposes of the Centennial Exhibition, said
that among other notables the Emperor OF
Brazil and the Shah Of Persia had accepted in
vitations to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER "A, 1873.

Alta meeting of the New FORK bank PreSi-
dents yesterday Mr.: Williams, President Of the
METROPOLITAN Bank, exhibited letter from
President Grant, in which the latter states that
in case Of urgent need he would be disposed to
issue for three or four weeks three million or
four million dollars weekly from the Treasury
reserve. The meeting acknowledged the re-
ceipt of the letter and agreed to comply with
its conditions, that the banks shall show lib,
eral disposition to legitimate business and CO.
deavor to meet its needs of money But dis
patch from Washington reports the President
as having said yesterday that his letter to MIR.
Williams related only to the proposal that the
Government should come to the relief of the
market by purchasing foreign exchange, which
he declined, and that no further drafts will be
made upon the reserve except to meet current
expenses. Here is discrepancy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24
Trial of RaZaine.

A correspondent Of the New York Times
furnishes this sketch of Buzaiue and the tribu-
nal before hch he is being tried: Marshal
Bazaine Is the very type of French soldier,
and all who have seen the engraving represent
lug him charging at the head of his troops at
the capture Of the Maakof can form very
good idea Of his present appearance. He has a
large, round head, hair cut short, light mus
tachc, and very small imperial. His face is
deeply brouzed, and he looks as weather worn as
bis epsulettes. 1t was not exactly atfectallOD
but sentiment Of honest pride, which made
him put on his old service epaul ettes blackenrd
by many storm and by the smoke Of many q
battle, and to wear the kept worn by him in
the field. His judges are in new uuitirms, and
wear the three cornered or, rather, the cooked
hat, with white uumes, belonging to the grade
Of general in the army.
B:znine is calm and impossible, confident in.
the result Of the trial.: and very ANXIOUS TO
prove his :puoceuce of the charges preferred
against him. There are rumors that he has
the COVER Of doing SO, by compromising others,
which he will not consent to do but he gave a
sealed packet Of documents 10 Lachaud to be
opened and used only at the very last ex'remi-
~. The marshal sits in his armchair in an
easy graceful attitude, and generally has his
right hand across his breast, upon his left arm,
jus, above the elbow, while he gently strokes
his moustache with his left hand. This was
the tavorte occupation Of the Emperor when
listening, and it seems to have been caught by
many of his friends and followers The maj
shall listens to the reading of the indictment,
sometimes with look of surprise, and then
turns 10 Lachaud to say few words, and the
latter makes a note of the remark.
The members of the court follow the reading
upon maps placed before them but must say
that these maps are disreptutable affairs and a
disgrace to the etst major of the French army.
Tho French do everything so we'll that am
as,oDished at the grossness of their charts. A
Sandhurst cadet would make better maps on
horseback. The court sits in arm chairs,
placed 10 the form of a horseshoe, the Duke 10
the centre, aud before them is the pisoner, be-
fore small table; beside him Lachaud; and be-
side the latter George Lachaud, the great ad-
vocate's rising son. :. He is, though young, a
pleader of great force. On the other side is
the Marshars brother, the engineer Bazane,
and on one side, beside number of iDcommo-
ding pillars and columns, is the space devoted
10 the press. ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

THE ELzABETHAN RUFF AND KISSES "A
few evening since, Detroit chap was sparkling
West-side girl, who wore an Eiizabethan ruff.
Expecting his coming, she had dressed for the
occasion, and her ruff, stiff as an unrestricted
use of satiu-gloss starch could make it, was of
the most stunning character. The lover came
at the orthodxo time, and was ushered into the
parlor, where the enchanting maiden aud Aer
rather and mother we're seated. He was cor
daily received, and the evening passed pleas
autly, although the old folks sat up good deal
longer than the youngsters though necessary.
Finally, they went to bed, and the twain we're
left alone. After a certain amount of preliml-
nary bashtuDess the maiden asscnted to her
lovers request for a kiss He essayed to take
it, but was met at every point by bristIing
wall of tarletan and starch. He came up to
her in front and was gouged 10 each eye. He
sided up to her, and the rig ht-hand prong Gu t
one of his ears half off. He attempted to reach
the prize over her right shoulder, and chevaux
de frise of lace ticklcd his nose until be was
obliged to take his seat and sneeze. Then
maiden came to the rescue, aud held down one
side of the provoking ruff, and again the lover
advanced Just as he bad all but reached her
blooming cheek, the damSel lost her grip, and
the razor-lke decoration flew up with force
that took an under bit out of his right ear.
Then he got mad Then she got mad. Then
they both got mad, aud an anticipated wedding
has come to premature end
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24
EFFECTS OF THE PANIC.

AS severely as the present stringency in mon.
orally, it nevertheless, in many instances, bears
good results, as one Of the latter may be cited
that we can now offer to the public large fine and
well selected stock of HATS, comprising all the
latest styles, at greatly reduced prices. Having
bought them in New York at Il forced sale 81
panic prices for cash, we unhe itstlngly assert
that we can sell them at fifty per cent less than
regular retail prices. AS for instance
six dats at........- JD
d.. Fine Broadway Style...... ........ cA
Alpine and othe styles proportiately low.
.... l. SCH WAR1Z & CO.,
oct l1-lm 81 and 81 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

The Centennial. Anniversary Of the opening
of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum OF Virginia will
be observed at Williamsburg on Monday, No
vember 10th. Gov Walker is expected to be
present and preside on the occasion, and the
address will be delivered by Rev Geo. 7. Will
mer, D. D., professor in William and Mary
College. To Virginia belongs the credit of hav-
ing opened the first public asylum in America
for the maintenance and care of insanity, and
we think it highly proper that so important an
occasion should be celebrated in becoming
manner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

In speech delivered in Richmond, Va, on
Wednesday it is said that Mr. A. 81. II. Stuart,
of Stauuton, took the ground that the antipa-
thy existing between the white and colored
races rendered it impossible for them to live
together 10 harmony. He believed that the
Presidents object in endeavoriug to acquire
San Domingo was to colonize the colored men
of the South on that island He 1.-THE speaker
favored this plan as the only one to save the
country, from displays Of irreconcllable aDtag.
Onsm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

JUDGE THEM BY THEIR WoRKs Cine Of
the most striking points of Mr.. Hunters clio,
quent speech 10 Staunton, was that in which
be spoke of the benevolent institutions and
material development in that place, and trium
phautly Inquired under whose government
these good and great things had been effected.
Who carried the iron track across valleys and
through mountains? Who built these great
charities for the afflicted? Under whose con-
troll has all this prosperity, and happiness, and
wealth been created? 1T is under the con-
troll" said Mr. Hunter, "of the white people
Of Virginia, those people who have made her
name glorious from the days of the revolution
down to this. And knowing this it seems
strange that I should be here to-day asking you
to keep that government in the hands Of those
people and, not, as Mr. Hughes asks you to
do, to call on Cuffee aud Sambo to hel p you
to reverse the proposition, and take the ten
talents away from the faithful servant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

The Secretary of the Navy has promulgated
the sentence of the naval court-martial in the
case of DR.. Marius Duvall, who was tried for
Shooting two marines at the Naval Academy,
Annapolis. The court sentenced him to sus-
pension of rank and duty for three years, but
the sentence was modified to two years by the
Secretary of the Navy, and the findings of the
court otherwise anprOVed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24
DIED.

On the morning Of the 24th instant of d:opsy
CHARLES F. WEBS TER, in the SD year II
his age. Es- HIS funeral TO which the friends
of the family are invited. will take place at ten
residence of his tather, 10 81 Wilkes street.
ericksburg, died at the residence of Col John
Willis, in Orange county, on the 18th, in the
65th year of her age. The Gordonsvle Gazette
remarks: THE quiet simplicity and beauty Of
character which adorned her whole lie we have
never known excelled. Her heart was rs full of
charity as her mind otwsdom, and it is not Civ
hers in y life time" ..
In Clarke county, on Wednesday, October s,
after brief illness of less than two weeks Re-
BECCA P. MARSHALL, eldst daughter Of L.
Z. Marshall, il, in The 10Th year OF her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

1t is now said that there is no truth IN the
statement aAoat that Gen Butler is organic
ing movement to have the Republican eau
Gus which will nominate officers for the next
House of Representatives, declare emphatically
against giving any members implicated in the
credit mobilier transactions leading positions
on standing committees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

The effects of the late panic are beginning to
manifest themselves in Ohio. The Lake shore
Railroad Company have reduced the wages of
the employees at their shops IA per cent. In
the Mahoning Valley, the iron and coal opera
tors are paying their mentwith three and six
months paper, and unless relief comes soon
they will have to shut down altogether.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

THE FRIENDS OF EDUCATION. The Vir,
GINA Radicals talk loudly of their zeal in be.
half of the public schools; and this in the face
of the conduct of their political brethren in
those States in which they have obtained as
cendaucy. Let them look to South Carolina,
where the Legislature appropriated over $780,
OUO for educational purposes-and what be-
came of the money? Not one dollar of it went
to the support of the schools, and all Of them
had to be closed. The money was taken BY the
party voting the appropriation. ln Arkansas
last year the whole OF the school fund was COB
bled up by meaus Of an ACT of the Radical Leg
islature which authorized collectors to take
State bouds in payment of taxes. Those officials
collected the taxes in money, substituted dep
reciated bonds in their stead, and paid not one
dollar to the credit of The school fund, which,
at one time uecessitated the closing OF the pub
lie schools throughout the State.
lu Georgia there were no pdbllc schools ID
operation under the general school laws Of the
State in 1872 10 consequence of the diversion OF
the whole school fund by the Radical managers
Of education These are but three instances.
We could 20 on calling the roll Of Radicalized
States and showing the same condition of
things. ....... ......-....
Now turn to Virginia under Conservative
rule and see the CONTRAST. Every dollar ofthe
school fund is cherished as a sacred trust-not
dime has been wasted or stolen. In the Ian
guage Of Major Daniel, the school system Of
Virginia uuder Conservative auspices, and with
in the short space of four years has been de-
veoped to such an extent that there ore now
1906 schools at work, 2,7SS being white and
907 being colored, 1868 scholars are taught;
1854 whites and IL, 7136 colored; 3,493 teach
ers are employed, aud amongst them are 800
Of the coored race.
If Virginia were placed under Radical rule
we would no doubt see speedy wreck of the
whole system and the piIlage Of the fund.- as has
been the case in the Radical ridden States re-
tcrred to- These friends of cducatiou" have
proved its worst enemies. .,...- .s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

At Lynchburg, yesterday, the fair grounds
were visited by over six thousand persons. a
difficulty occurred on the grounds between A.
Pettigrew and j. A. Tanner 10 consequence of
an alleged insult to female relative of the lat
ter and Pettigrew was severely cut in the
groin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24
Sarcpta Clothing Hall,
No. So hing street.

We have just received large and select stock Of
..... - CT OF II II Il
" FALL AND WINTER WEAR,
consisting in part of Diagonals, Trecocs, Che.
viots, Beavers, English and French Cassmer,S,
&c, which for neatness Of pattern, style and
cheapness We defy competitor.
Also d lull line Of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
....... TRUNKS, VALlSES, &c.
such as are usually found in Il frst-class house.
Call and examine.
-. l. SCH WARTZ & CO.,
oct IS 80 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

In the U. S. Supreme Court. yesterday, the
death of the late Chief Justice Chase was an
uouuced and eloquent eulogies pronounced upon
the deceased by Attorney General Williams aud
MIR. Justice Clifford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24
Ladies' Misses nnd ChiIdren'S Boots
ShOeS and Sinners.

We are this day receiving A full line Of La
lies Misses' and Children's Boots. Shoes and
Slippers, suitable Tor Fall and Winter, en-
bracrg I'LL Of he latest styles, which we conf
IDENTITY believe to be the very oeSt stock. We
solicit purchasers TO cal and examine for them.
selves. MS they will be sold at low prices.
oct2 W B. WADDEY, IA Kings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

The Supreme Court of Illinois has just de-
cided that betting Oh an election in that State
is not gambling, and that Judgment rendered
on note given in payment Of snch debt Is
good and valid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

1t is reported that the Cunard Steamship
Company has determined to withdraw its yes
sells from the West Indian service at an early
day and to establish daily line between Liver
pool and New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

The late hour in the morning in which tn
Northern mail is received at the postofice here
and the letters and papers distributed, is Sc
rious Inconvenience to the business community
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

Whether ex-President Andrew johnson ha
done any good for himself, or Anybody else, o
whether the speech be has delivered, will be 0
any service, is very doubtful
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24
special Notice.

GENTS EXTRA FINE BOOTS s. SHOES.
We have just received fresh supply of Gents
extra fine, hand. sewcd Boots Xni shoes, and
Slippers of every description, which We nnhesi.
tatingly recommend to b. the very hest on sale
in the city. ... w Is. WADDkl.
oc.2 ... a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

Littell's Living Age, for this week, has been
issued, and contains an excellent collection of
interesting articles from the late British maya
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

Rev. Dr. MUSsEY-A letter received in
this city from Rev. DR.. WIN. + MuDsey, the
eloquent Methodist divine, dated at JoDesboro,
Tenn, refers to the strange Iumors' recently
alleged against him as altogether unfouuded.
The statements referred to originated in the
Salem (Va.) Register. DR.. Munsey says:
''rhe article wa, to the purport that was a
reelipg, profane, ragged, frieDdless moneyIess
drunkard. have moderately good clothes, not
much money, plenty OF friends, don I know
how to swear, and, having used stimu|ant for
my health only, have abandoned its use en-
tirey as bringing reproach upon me, those
love, and the cause of Chllst. The whole thing
is malignant talsehood, which can prove
by the whole town-Bak San.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

ARRIVAL OF SPoRTsMEN.-Thc steamship
Old Dominion, from New York, on Sunday
evening" had among the numerous passengers,
quite q humber of gentlemen from the State OF
New York, on their way to the celebrated duck.
ing region of North Carolina. Among the gen
tlemen We noticed several old veterans who come
on as regularly as the wild geese IF wipter.
The party leave by the steamer, this moroiug
for their clubhouse in Currituck. We hope
they will have good sport and pleasant time
-N0JoH Landmark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

THE Corn CROP October report Of
the Statistician of the Department Of Agrlcul-
ture includes digest OF returns from counties
producing large proportion of the corn crop
of the United States 1t is not the huai report
upon quantity compared with the last year.
CROP but the last report of the season upon
condition. The average is "a, or l6 per cent.
below normal crop. The October average OF
last year was l0S, or per cent. above. The
crop of last year was estimated at 1852 0OO,
600 of bushels. 10 view of the decrease of 4
per cent. in area, the indicated reduction is
about 90 per cent, or 100000 Of bushels.
The only States returning average condition are
Georgia. Florida, Arkansas, California and Ore
gop. The other averages are as follows ::
Maine IS, New Hampshire SO, Vermont 81.
Massachusetts, 81, Connecticut SO, New York
SO, New Jersey SO. PENNSYLVANIA 90, Delaware
rs, Maryland 81, Virginia 49,, North Carolina
IS, South Carolina SO, Alabama 90, Mississip-
pi sc, Louisiana go, Texas is, Tennessee 81,
West Virginia &c. Kentucky "a, Ohio 80,
Michigan IS, Indiana 81, Illinois g., Wiscon
sin SO, Minnesota 81, Iowa 81, Missouri IS
Kansas Sc, Nebraska II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24
ATFX ANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

whistles for your prosperity and happiness. aud
, may God bless you.
The crowd cheered, there was music by the
band, and many old friends rushed into the
paror to congratulate the ex President who
| had spoken to them for full two hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

ONE OF BUTCHER VETERANS. Mr.. Lorenz
Paul, for thirty FIVE years past resident OF
Jefferson Ward, died Monday night after a
weeks illness. in the 18th year Of his age. He
leaves family and numerous DESCENDANTS
He was born in Erfurt Prussia, and Oh his
Fist arrival 10 Richmond settled in the ward in
which be constantly resided until his death.
Like all German youths, he was at the proper
age drafted into the army, and was one Of the
heroic band who, under Field Marshal Butcher,
answered in time to decide the fate of the great
Napoleon the despairing cry Of Wellington at
Waterloo, "Oh for night or Butcher. Ser
geant Paul, tor his conspicuous galIautry in
this action, was decorated with the Prussian
Iron Cross of the Legion of Honor. He left it
and good name as legacy to sorrowug
family and many grieviug friends. --Rtrhnaond
Whig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-24

EFFEMINAcY. The efemuate man is a
weak poultlce. He is cross between table
beer and giDger-pop, with the cork left out;
fresh-water mermaid found in a cow pasture,
with her hands filled with dsndeons: He Is
leacup full of syIlabub; kitten 10 trousers;
a sick monkey with blonde mustache He is
a vine without any teodrils; fly drowned in
oil; paper kite in dead calm: He lives like
butterfly nobody can tell Why. He is as
harmless as a penny worth of sugar cand y, and
as useless as shirt button without hole de
is as lazy as slug, and has no more hope than
last years summer fly. He goes through
life on tiptoe, and dies like cologne water split
over the ground.