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The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30

Our brief comment on W. Gilbert Esq.'s
extrajudicial card seems to have reused the
sleeping lion. In letter occupying more
than a column of the Bath Times, he devotes
himself to vigorous denunciation of the
congressional junto," as he calls it, and to
demonstration, with full historical references,
Of the gross wrongs which Sagadahoc has
sustained at the hands of the Republican
party; and all because Mr.. Gilbert was not
appointed Judge instead Of Mr.. Peters. Thatit
Is mournfu, viewed from the Gilbertian stand
po'h'' wewill readily admit; but we caution
the venerable dis-appointee to avoid choleric
namois. 1hey derange the blood, impair the
u'se''.ve iuhc.ons and oftenmake elderly per-
sons appear ridiculous. Above all he sbonld
keep out Of print. We have bo.ra 90 .a..
whose "mouths go Off too easyu. Mr. On.
berts pen seems afflicted with a s;r;lor ~,
dency to premature discharge.
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30

HE st. Johnsbury Caledoaian says that
immense amounts of freight are delivered
at the depot at Hyde Park ON the line of the
Portland and Ogdensburg railroad for mer-
chants along that road and in the towns
north, south and west of it. When the road
is completed Portland will beyond question,
be the place where the greater part of these
goods will be purchased and where the great
or part of the products of Vermont will find
market. There is, therefore, ample reason
Tor our people making frequent and anxious
Inquiries as to the progress of the work
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30
Excitement on the Kennebee.
PROPOSED ABANDONMENT OF A RAILI'oAD

PROPOSED ABANDONMENT OF A RAILhoAD'
AUGUSTA, April ~, 1910
Nh rn,ro,-rbe alleged revolutionary
plans of the Maine Central ohgafcny 'e"''
| great excitement among the peoP'o h'i"s u,
g. E.st sidc of the river, between here and
vvotoryille. These plans contemplate Moth
;.o, I..o than the abandonment of the eighteen
or nineteen miles of road between this city
and Waterville, and the construction of the
new line from Augusta to Belgrade, thus
forming connection with the Maine Cen
tral proper in such way as to avoid main
tanning two expensive bridges over the Ken.
nebec, one over the Sebasticook and several
others ofminor consequence. There would
also be ten OF eleven less miles of track to be
kept in repair, if the plan were adopted.
You will see that there is kind of plausi-
bility about the scheme that is calculated to
create alarm in the rural district through
which the doomed road passes. The new
iron bridge across the river at this point
might seem to preclude the idea of an aban-
donment. But the company must build a
new bridge across the Kennebec at Water
vile at very early day, and it is proposed to
build it at the College Narrows, and to make
it the only bridge across the Kennebec main
tanned by the Maine Central railroad. The
new iron bridge at Augusta can easily be
taken down and used for this purpose. The
crossing at Kendall's Mills is to be abandon
ed in any event, and the further changes
above described would undoubtedly add much
to the simplicity, if not to the economy, of
the Maine Central system of roads.
Many of the original projectors Of the Ken
necbec and Somerset road were in favor of
building it on the west side of the river, but
the influence of the Langs and the villagers
on the east side was sufficient to counterfeit
that influence. In this way it happened that
the track got SO wonderfully mixed up with
the Kennebec and Sebasticook rivers and
with the country roads.
The probability of the change is still further
| increased by the fact that tho Maine Central
is now substantially controlled by STRANGERS
men who care nothing for the rights and
interests of the people, and who look upon it
no longer as local road, but merely as link
in that great through line from New York to
Halifax of which they will soon be in pos
session. The sacrifices made by the humble
farmers of the Kennebec valley for the sake
of nsuring the building of the road, their ex-
tensive losses by their subscriptions to the
capital stock of the Somerset road, the adapt
alton of their business and mode of life, to
the new situation in which the road placed
them, the new manufactures that have
sprung up in consequence of the facilities
offered by the road and which must be aban-
doned when the track is taken up-all
these things win go for nothing with the
stranger, who knows not JOSEPH.
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30
What Is Vitality e

Science has not yet answered this cnundrum
The principle of life, in spite of the researches Of
chemists, doctors and mctaphy sicans, remains un-
impure, the stomach inert the bowels irregular the
liver disordered, the relaxed this life
tanning principle whatever it may be- Is shorn of it's
active power and that the body it animates languish
es. We know, too such of capable Of deriving
knowledge from authenticated facts that Hostetters
yieorate the stomach regulate the bowels tonic the
liver and brace the nerves, thereby combating and
subduing the leading morbid condition which tend to
shorten life. The average time Of human existence
might unquestionably be greatly heightened by judi
cious stimulation especially in the decline Of le
and this famous preparation is undoubtedly the
mostw holesome stimulant at present known.
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30
House for Sale.

AT GORHAM, ME-, a large handsome two story
house. rooms of both stories OF good size and height
on fine lot having ~. rods front on South ST., .
short distance from Church, Post-ofice and Depot,
The Choice Situation in Gorham. Besides
numerous and fine shade trees, flower beds and
hedges, there nearly hundred fruit trees apple
crab-apple pear peach and cherry, ten grape vines,
gooseberry bushes, strawberry and asparagus beds
fine peplant, &c. There are about 80 acres Of land
afording pasturage and many choice house lots
Inquire of JOHN w. PERKINS. Portland, or Rev.
Geo. A. Perkins. on the premises. apr3osneodtf
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30
LAFAYETTE FtUlRD, 5ei Broadway.

Diseases of the Kidneys, Bladder, &C., are always
unpleasant and at times they become the most dis
tressing and dangerous diseases that can affect the
human system. Most diseases Of the Kidneys arise
settle on these parts. VEGETINE excels any known
remedy in the whole world for cleansing and purify
the organs Of the body. vEGETINE is sold by all
Druggists
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30
A BOOK FOR EVERY MAN.

THE SCIENCE OF LIFE, OR SELF PRES
ERVATION," Medical Treatise on the Cause and
Cure of Exhausted Vitality, Premature Decline in
Man, and Nervous and Physical Debility, Hypochon-
dria, Impotency. SpermatorrhGa or Seminal Weak
ness, and other diseases arising from the Of
youth or the indiscretions CT excuses of mature
years. This is indeed a book for every man. Thou
sands have been taught by this work the way to
health and happiness. 1t is the cheapest and best
medical work ever published, and the only one on
this class OF ills worth reading 19Cth edition. revis-
ed much enlarged, illustrated, bound in beautiful
French cloth. Price only 81. Sent by MALL post
paid, OH receipt Of price. Address PEABODY MED
ICAL INSTITUTE, No. 4 Bulfnch street, Boston,
Mass, or DIR. W. II. PARKER, Assistant Physician
N. b. The author may be consulted on the above as
well as all diseases requiring skill and experience
mar3isneodt1W1Y
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30
BATCHELOR,s HAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the aoorld.
The only True and Perfect Dye. Harmless Reliable
and Instantaneous; nodisappointment no ridiculous
tins or unpleasant odor. Remedies the i'll fleets Of
bad dyes washes Produces IMMEDIATELY a superb
BLACK OR NATURAL BROWN, and leaves the hair
Clean soft and beautiful. The Genuine, signed w. A.
qJchelor. Sold by all Druggists.
CHAS. BACHELOR, Prop, N. Y.
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30
SPECIAL NOTICES.
THE BETTER WAY.

TIE DEL IHh WAX.
He who to all is just and true,
With whom he deals from day to day.
When he his labors shall review,
Will feel 1t was ''thc better way
Besides, what pleasure 1t will give
To havo those he has dealt with say
He's willing other men should live,
Which all will own "the better way"
1.-THE better way" when Boys need "CLoTHEs,"
Coat, Pants, Vest, Hat and Shoes complete,
Is to purchase them at GEORGE FENNos,
Corner of Beach and Washington street.
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The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30
Notice.

special meeting of the Portland Society for Pre-
yention of Cruelty to Animals, will be held April
50th, at half-past seven p. NJ, in the Aldermen's
Room
apr29sn2t OCTAVIA c. CARROLL, Sec
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30
L. O. O. II.
Subscribers to the Stock Of thu

SuUScrlDtrS 20 INC STOCK OF the
Odd Fellows Hall Association,
are requested to meet at Odd Follows Hall On We'd
nesday evening, April 30th, at u o'clock, to effect
permanent organization, adopt Bylaws, &c. All
other Brothers who are interested in the cause,
who may desire any information are also cordialy,in
yited to be present. apr29sn2t
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30
FIRST DOSE
On a Boston Police Officer

Ii. r. STEVENS, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir-In the spring of 1869 was stricken down
with fever, which had long and almost hopeless
The best medical advice being in attendance, was
taken through the fever but left terribly reduc
ed and weak with excruciating pains in my SIDE back
and hips was completely Frustrated with Kidney
Complaint and no medicine seemed to reach my case
In this condition was persuaded to try VEGE-
TINE by friend whom 1t cured of the same disease
and it seemed as though could feel the effect OF the
first dose through my whole system; and from that
from day to-day; and followed on with the VEGE-
TINE until it completely restored me to health since
which time have been able to perform my duties as
police officer enjoying good health and there no
doubt about the great value of VEGETINE in Kid
ney Complaint and similar diseases
am, sir, respectfully,
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30
To the Public.

The Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty to AMI
mails respectfully gives notice that ALoNzo H.
street, Cup stairs has been appointed Agent of the
Society.
The public al therefore requested to give prompt
information to him of any cruelty to animals that
may come to their knowledge and he will see to it
that the offenders are brought to speedy and strict
justice. Per order.
ap29 sniff
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30
1d&v

If you want n nice photograph or Tin
Typc. 90 to A. NJ. McKenny's, 161 Middle Street.
He warrants them as good as can be made in Port
land aug5sneodtf
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30

tnis docs not of course include tho on,o,,,s.
r r.. 81, pensions in either case or for infer
ess ', sne public debt. From this il will 10
s ssen .nA' uesplte our paid Congressmen and
large appropriations for rivers, barhor. . ans
other internal improvements, the exn.r "na
ofour Government are smaller than H. .
Great Britain and constantly decreasin ~ -
while the latter indicate steady increase in
tine Of peace.
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30

The following were the ordinary expenses
or the United States and Great Britain Co.
the past three years, the English pound
sterling being turned into dollars at the r,,o
of enc of the former to five of the latt.r.
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30
Read the following Wonderful Cures In
Maine:

Dr: Urann, who has made so many wonderful cures
in this town and Others, will remain in town but
short ime longer. He has had good success. The
town, Is truly wonderful one, when DR.. Urann was
called to see him week ago Friday he was not able
to turn himself In bed; he Ia now able to walk the
American.
The above statement, so far as am concerned, is
but the simple truth and cheerfully endorse it as
mend all persons afflicted with Rheumatism, Neu-
ralga, other kindred complaints whether acute or
chronic chr to give hma call being sangune that he
Ellsworth, Jan. 7, 1873.
NJ, ms VIII certify that was troubled with Sciatic
rheumatism and suffered great pain. was nnahle to
sleep without taking morphine could NOT walk. I
was carried to DIR. Uranus office, at the Dewitt
oase, anu areeI one treatment was free from pain
and nave been able to work ever SINCE fN'
Auburn, May 7, 1863.
This will certify that had lost the use Of NV ioyrer
limbs and was unable to walk or even stayyd NJ
several physicians who pronounced my case incnra-
sent for him. In less than week was able to walk
in The streets, and can now walk two miles daily.
49, JAMES F. BRADBURY.
ELLSWORTH, Oct. 8, 1857.
To THE MAcHIAs REPUBLICAN.-Gents:- AS DR.,
Urann, Of Boston, is about visiting your place and
stranger in these parts know WeIy wen, n I most
picion particularly as his cures look miraculous.
had been obliged to walk On crutches for one year,
and for nine months wa, not able 10 put my ioot 70
nearly disable me. could not dress OF undress my
self or get Of the bed without help. He treated my
case last Friday morning, and in less than an hour
after was able to walk home, a distance OF nearly
half q mile, up hi without crutches, and have been
gaining ever since. r. JORDAN
mch2esnu formerly Deputy Sheriff
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30
FOR PIMPLEs ON THE FACE,
FOR MOTH, PATCHES, FRECKLES

And TAN, use PERRY'S Moth and Freckle Lotion.
1t is RELIABLE and HARMLESS Sold by Druggists
everywhere. Depot, 40 Bond st., N. Y.
mar22 d&wsn6m17
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30

WEDNESDAY, MORNING., APRIL 80, '7s.
A DIOOdy Affair.

The dispatches from the Modoc country
given elsewhere, indicate that our troops
have met with bloody repulse that can be
regarded little better than causeless slaughter
The accounts are very unsatisfactory, but
there is enough to indicate that small oooy
was led by the indians into an ambush anu
there rnassac, ed
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30

sY Having selected these goods with great care,
from the choicest Foreign importations, shall hav
great pleasure in presenting them for inspection to
the public,
The Portland daily press., 1873-04-30
WONDERFUL CURES

Who has made 50 many Wonderful Cures all over til
New England States, is at the
The New York herald., 1873-12-23
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY DECEMBER 2 SHEET

reasonable way OF spending an hour OF an evening
tnan m0ping over stupid book or exchanging scan
dal. Private billiard tables are an institution
which is on the increase, and any paterlamlhas
VINO desires to possess one at a sum within bounds
cannot 90 better tnan inspect the establishments
we have named.
MEERsCHAuMs &C
This Is one OF the subjects upon which column
might be as easily written as paragraph. IL Is
subject with which ladies, we know, have very
little sympathy, for our ladies have not yet learned
to smoke the cigarette and consequently cannot
be expected TO have much partiality for the
tobacco perfumes OF fatners, husbands, brotners
and sons. Stern duty, however, compels us TO do
justice to the sterner as well as 10 the gentle sex,
and therefore we have no hesitation in saying and
need we add that we say II boldyf
that at Kaldenberg's, at the intersection OF
Nassau and John streets. and at Pollak's,
No. 27 John street and l,109 Broadway.
are 10 be found wonderful assortment
OF imported ana domestic Havana cigars; fine
smoking tobacco, imported Turkish, Louisiana
Perique, Cavendish tobacco fresh every week., to
say nothing OF pipes Gd H0itun. There are Hun
garian. Hamburg, egg, skull and zouave bowls,
London bend and London straight pipes, plain and
fancy Belgian and French shaped pipes yacht
and globe pipes, claw and marine shell bowl pipes,
horse loot, leg and hand pipes. In Short the TWO
firms we have mentioned pipe for everybody, and
the public dances attendance. There are Weichesel
stems and amber mouth pieces and, in fact, every
thing which the reason or imagination OF the con-
hrmed smoker can desire. Ladies VIII not thank
us for giving this Information; but considerations
OF strict impartiality are paramount.
The New York herald., 1873-12-23
The Leavits Sale Tonight.

The principal features OF the sale to occur at
the Art Rooms, No. SIT Broadway, this evening,
are the Gobelin tapestries covering set Of antique
furniture. The love OF Gobclin tapestries in this
country, like the love OF vtrtu everywhere, is
limited to q few. But, where people do appreciate
them, they accept TO appreciate them very thor
oughiy. All that need be said at present is that
the display to which we have alluded Is extremely
1t is handsome and brilliant relic OF the antique
time forming the outer border of the Middle Ages,
when the tapestry worker wOve his very vitality
into the warp and woof over which he toiled for
wears.
The New York herald., 1873-12-23
ART MATTERS.
The somerviile Sale Last Night.

One of the most successful little sales in art
terials that have taken place during the present
season was that accomplished at the Somerville
Art Gallery last evening. There were lew pic
lures by the late Mr.. Fagnani; but large proper
ton OF the articles consisted Of vases cabinets
and all sorts OF nameess and curious little nick
nacks mostly OF Japanese invention and work.
mansnip. 1t was gaia auction in miniature, Mr..
Somervile's colloquia wit and good humor doing
their snare toward recommending the choice little
selection OF desirablitieS on hand.
The New York herald., 1873-12-23
CALIFORNIA.

The Senatorial Contest for the shor,
Term.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec ~, 1873. \
At Sacramento to-day the Joint Conventi0I
voted or senator for the shert term as follows II
Hager, A; Shafter, 81; Cole, 8; Halght, Isl
Phelps, Z. There were seven absentees, 1t Is mol
likely there Will be an election until alter the holI
days. to which time the Convention will probabl|
adiOuru.
The New York herald., 1873-12-23
CITY AND COUNTY TREASURY.

Comptroller Green reports the following dis
ursements and receipts Of the Treasury yester-
The New York herald., 1873-12-23
ARREST OF YOUNG IHoENDIAR1Ea

ALBANY, N. T., Dec. ~, 1s7a
Five or six boys, ranging from Is to lo years
age, have been arrested in schenectady on & cnard
Of incendiarism. Some five or six nres reccntI
occurring are attributed to them. The last arre|
was made last night. 7'-
The New York herald., 1873-12-23

Co., No. l12 Fifth avenue, the only embarrassment
diniculty OF making choice. 1t is not our place
TO Indicate lndvidual preferences or to explain
why. Weber Is perferred by this person or Knabe
by that. II all the pianos and organs manufactured
by all the establishments In New York which de-
vote themselves to that kind OF work were left
open to the choice OF the obscure writer who pens
these lines he would find it Impossible to
make o selection without hestating long. Happily
popular. prime donne and musicians are saved
from so lamcntabe dilemma. A piano Is sent by
some enterprisng nrm, and a complimentary note
arrives in due season from the recipient OF that In
strument We dare say there is not piano manu-
facturer in town who cannot show dozen such
notes. and very graceful and appropriate compile
ments they are, TOO, But try to imagine hall a
dozen pianos from rs many manufacturers arriving
at once; picture to yourself Knabe and Decker
and Haines and Mason h Hamiin and Steinway
sna H 6se he tat
favored prima donna's choice would be embarass-
ing, and q look OF sameness would have to char
acterlze her congratulatory notes.
BILLIARD TABLES.
Billiard tables and the accompanying parapher-
MALTA are oftener given for Christmas and holiday
gifts than those who know nothing about the
matter are apt to imagine. There are several
places In the city where first class ones are to be
lsuccessor to Pnclan 4 Collender), No. 73s Broad
way; another is Grifth's, No. 40 Vesey street. and
o third is Kavanagh's, No. 154 Centre street. We
shall not weary our readers with all the many
technical terms Included in q description OF rival
inventions In this line. Ii viii be quite to the
point to remark that at each OF these well known
establishments first rate article Is turned out.
Happily ior the increase OF home comforts even some
of the most prudish ofpurtanlc wives and mothers
are beginning TO see that the billiard table does not
necessarily imply perdltion. Hence we see billiard
tables not only In billiard saloons but In private
houses, and not only m the mansions OF the
which has to work hard for his money, and has
learned the iul value OF IL before he parts with IT,
view Of the matter, than that o. family enjoyna
a domestic game 0 bIlliards-fathcr, mother
daunnter and son. II is BY all odds a much more
The New York herald., 1873-12-23
CITY FINANCES.

The Chamberlain makes the following report OF
the condition OF the city treasury for the week end
ing last Saturday per the different accounts:-
The New York herald., 1873-12-23
LAKE MAHoPAC FROZEN.

LAKE MAHoPAc, N. r., Dec. %, 1s73|
Lake Mahopac Is frozen over and skating
The New York herald., 1873-12-23

City treasury balance December 13 u52 U39
City treasury receipts during week. 35S3y0
Citv treasury payments during week........ L37g3yi
balance Deccinbcr 32J6S50
SINKING fund rcdempton balance December b.. 2O5Bl
Sinking fund receipts during week ........... 16lS
Sinkng fund paymeuts during week. ......... 1000
sin kn9 fund balance December .......... 206S5U
Sinking fund interest balance December l3.... 47pS5S
SINKING fund interest receipts during 1912
sinking fund interest balance December 20.... 4sg59l
County treasury balance December 49, 5.6Ol4S7
County treasury receipts during l5Ul5
County treasury PAYMENTS during week..... 3540l09
County treasury balance December 20. 21S3375
Balance in treasury all accounts December 49, 7604s
Total receipts during week Observation-Disclosures. 3,7l440S
Total payments during ngweek.................l l,g2950f
Total balance In treasury December 90 6,3S639l
German. American Bank $4,000
Irving bOU00
Gallatin National Bank 6OOO00
Phoenix Bank. b00O0
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-08-09
TO EAN,As AND yoLon,po.

During the summer season OF lsI3, the
Missouri Pacific railroad will eel excursion
ticket from ~. Louis to Denver and return,
at very low rates OF fare, and rare OppOr-
tunity l. thereby offered Tor lovers Of nature
10 view the beauties of Colorado and enjoy
the delightful scenery and health.inspring
climate of the parks of the Rocky Noun.
talns.
Kansas, with II. broad and fertile plains,
&. directly on the route. and together with
all the other Western States and Territories,
j. reached by the Missouri Pacific railroad
and it, connections.
The Texas connection Of this
road Is now completed, and
passengers are offered iirst class all-rsil
route from It. Louis TO Texas, either over
the Missouri, Kansas * Texas X. r., via Sc
dalia, o. over the Atlantic a Pacific Il. r..
Via \inita. For maps, time tables, iniorma-
ton a. Ia rates, routes, Nc., We refer our
readers 10 :. II. Thompson, Eastern Pas-cn-
ger Agent. Columbus. Ohio. or T.. 4. Ford,
General Passenger Agent, - Louis, Missou-
ri. Questions viii be promptly and cheer
fully answered!
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-08-09
Classical and Commercial sducatt0n

VS. You can buy SIX
and One-half lbs. Durant's
A Coffee Sugar for One Dol
lar; Seven lbs. New Orleans
Sugar for One Dollar; Best
three and one.half Ibis. Prime
Rio Coffee, One Dollar; Best
Imperial Tea, One Dollar and
a half per pound Best Gun.
powder Tea, One Dollar and
Seventy-ive Cents per pound
Young Hyson and Oolong Tea
One Dollar per pound, and ev
erything propOrtionately chea1
at HIRAM BIxBY.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-08-09

SToop THE TEsT.-Tho only baking
powder that has stood the test for years,
and been found free from sdultera,ion,
healthy and reliable, is Dr. Prices Cream.
Try 1t, and zee how decidedly superior il
Is to the cheap kind, in the market. At
the same time try DR.. Prices Special
Flsvorings, Vanilla, Lemon, ETC., and see
how superior in strength and excellence
they are to all others. Find them at gro.
Gers s.C-l&w-lw