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THE new temperance law in Indiana is be.
ing vigorously enforced. The press of the
State generally support it, but now and then
Democratic organ opposes it. For instance,
one of this class pitches into Gov. Hendricks
as follows:
I'm signing the so-called temperance bill, he
has voluntarily placed himself outside the
Democratic organization, and proven himself
unworthy their confidence and regard. They
are do"e with him henceforth, and his name
will be erased from the list of their party lead.
ers and sink into obscurity''
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SOME of the ;apers are getting very imper-
tnent in their questions respecting the in
crease of salary. Concerning "actual ex-
penses" one asks:
"The law raising Congressmen's salaries al
lows them $500 and actual expenses Do the
words ''actual expenses" include meals by the
way as well as railroad fare? Would cigars be
allowed at said meals? Would whiskey be ad-
gresham go straight to Washington and home
again, or may he stop week or two at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, and would theatre tickets
be an actual expense?"
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CUBA NEws.-The following extract is taken
from a letter received Tuesday from MAINTAIN
zas:
We are having very hot weather just now,
steady from 75o to $50, but with my linen /
manage to get along comfortably. The flowers
are in full bloom and plenty of them on every
hand, especially around the Plaza. think the
prettiest spot on the Island of Cuba is the
Plaza de Armas, Matanzas Here one can lis
ten to the birds singing and the bands playing,
while the sweet perfume of the choicest flowers
are waited on every breeze. Last Sunday was
Carnival day, and the streets were full of mas
queraders, while those who were not dressed in
a fancy costume were by no means quiet look
ers on. This was kept up for three days
Cienfuegos is very pretty place, but very
dull at present. the crop being so very late this
season. There is more business doing at Ma
tanzas than at all the other ports put together.
slow on account of the heavy rains,
bad roads. &C., but for the last two
weeks we have had good weather. and matters
begin to move more lively. Business il gener-
al is very much unsettled, and one cannot tell
what will turn up next Emancipation is sure
to come and perhaps before they think it. They
are, however, making up their minds to this,
but want time to get gradually into it. As for
the great war; pending in Cuba that is some.
thing we hear nothing about. have travelled
within the last few weeks over the Island con-
siderably and have had not the least trouble I
did not even have passport with me half of the
time Freights are higher. Brig "Don ia
cinto" of Portland, chartered YESTERDAY for
North of Hatteras at $3.50 which will make
very fair business as she carries large cargo
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IT is thought that Gov. Perham will fix
upon either the 17th or oath of April for the
annual fast. In view of the deep snow which
seems likely to interfere with the ball playing
which is time honored adjunct of properly
observed fast days in every well ordered coun-
try town, it has been suggested that it will
not be entirely safe to fix the day much be-
fore the fourth of July.
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About year ago I concluded to sell my Super
phosphate of Lime to the farmers Of New England
IN places where 1t was not known, by auct n, to the
highest bidder. in quantities agreed beforehand,
proposing at the same time pursue this course year
after year, until the farmers could become satisfied
Of its value to them.
shall make this proposition good.
The superphosphate made this wear will be more
valuable than 1t was last year.
will publish as heretofore the materials Of which
it is composed, and the proportions of each, and
will guarantee 1t to have been so made.
have many letters from farmers who bought at
auction last year, thanking for adopting the auc-
tona plan and speaking In the highest terms of the
results obtained from the use of the fertilizer.
know that the article Is good one, and that 1t
will in time, as all my other productions have done,
win Its way to the confidence Of the consumer
Ample notice Of the place and time tor SALE by
means OF circulars and posters, will be given that
as far as possible, no farmer shall have occasion to
say that he had no opportunity to buy his fertilizer
in fair competition with his neighbors.
The most liberal terms and conditions will be ex-
tended to purchasers, which will be made known at
the SALE
OFFICE OF THE RUMFoRD CHEMICAL wonRs
Providence, r. l., Jan. 1. 1873.
GEO. F. WILSON, Treas
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PRESS.
FpIDAY MORNING, MARCH IA. 1873.

EVERY 70 sular attache of the PRESS Is FURNISHED
wilp card certificate countersgned by Stanley l.
Pullen Editor. All railway, steamboat anu note
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
Jour lal as we have information that several Duh-
mers" are seeking courtesies in the name Oh inc
PREss, and we have no disposition 20 be- even pas
sivcly. party to such fraud.
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The Kennebsc Journal says that Judge
Rice has gone to California. This is not true.
The President of the Maine Central has only
gone to New York to attend the annual
meeting of the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company of which he has been reelected a
director. AS Portland has practically become
the headquarters ofthe Maine Central, jour-
nails along its various branches are very liable
to fall into errors respecting the movements
OF its managers,
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The buttering of water melon is out of
season in Missouri, so ex-Gov.> B. Gratz
Brown has bee giving his attention to build
ing him houses with convict labor-a perform
ance that the legislature of that State does
not approve.
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BONDS

BONDS of western cities and counties 10 per cent.
interest and principal payable in the east Private
property as well public rea he'd. Debts very small
In proportion to property and therefore easily paid
Careful investors are invited to call and examine the
Bonos. VS. and Decisions of the courts upon such
securities and will find them very safe. There is
nothing better.
CHARLES NJ. HAWKES.,
feb6sntf % Eychanoe ct Portland
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WE do not read anonymous letters and commune
cations. The name nd address of the writer are in
all lspe alb e. not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty ofgood faith.
W. cannot undertake to return or pre- erye COM
,nuniea1,ons that are
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DoaBERRY, contrary to general belief
still lives, and is trial justice at South Ber-
WICK. During the progress of the Wagner
examination at South Berwick, Wednesday,
man in the audience arose and claimed the
privilege of speaking as ''friend of the court''
(amscus carie) whereupon the Court re-
marked that the gentleman was no friend of
his; he did not even have the honor of his
acquaintan re. The man still insisting on his
right as amicas curig, the court threatened
to commit him for contempt.
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A WASHINGTON special contains letter
from Minister Washburne dated in Paris in
1870, in which he denounces the loan that
Fremont was putting upon the market,in the
severest terms, as calculated to injure our
national credit In France. -.....-.
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WE understand that Gov. Perham will, o.
point Railroad Commissioner to All w.. ,na ap-
cancy occasioned by the resignation of Va
Corser about the oath inst. 1t is his purnas.
to secure practically informed railroad mo- mo-
who is not connected with any corporation :
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FOREIGN PORTS.


At Calcutta Jan 81. shins Olive Southland Walker
for Dundee; Lydia Skolfeld, Forsaith for Falmouth
Eng; Trrell, Morgan, and Castine, Wilson, tor Bos-
Ar at Liverpool 10Th inst, ship Lady Blessinston
Williams, San Francisco.
AT Demarara 22d ult. brig Rocky Glen, Dorr, for
Ar at St Thomas 18th ult brig Annie Collins, Coch.
ran r. Guadaoupe; 10th, sch j W Maitland, Colcord,
Ar At Trinidad goth ult brig Adeline Richardson,
Cole, Port SPAIN
At Caibarfen 9th ult. brig Ida L Ray, Bradford,
s f NeT r Ms W. schs Juliet srou wg Cyprus
AT Baracoa list inst, sch E Dehart, pinkham. for
New York.
At Havana 9Th inst, barque Carrie Long. Park.
for New York; brigs Havana, Dennis, and Alexander
Nichols, RoseBrook for do; Carrie Pickering, Tor
rey, tor Portland Adelaide. Wilson, for North of
Hatteras; and others.
Chartered--For New York. brig Ernestine. 800 hhds
molasses at Mata AM at SO 5 Don Jasnte $50 do
d %olassss at SIT; F9T Portland brig Chief IS
For North of Hatteras, brig Giles Loring 600 hhds
New orleans, schE Nellie Chase, to load at It's saeua ia.
molasses at SO. For New York, brig Abbje q TIT
comb, 700 hhds molasses at Matanzas. $50.
Ar at Cardenas ed ult. sch Mercy T Trundy, War
"A Ar at assau Mp 9th ult brig Amelia Emm.
Carbon, Matanzas (and cid Mch for New York.
--latest by European steamers.1
AT az alinoutn Z Zoe uit, orig Kitty Coburn from
Navidad for Hamburg. iAoii
Tobey. Drnkwater, Havre. oneie
p Sid FIN Liverpool 3d. Kalos, Bartlett, Barrow and
and United States Enos Seue. Sonie R;o Eardln
aud San Francisco via Cardiff. ''' A''' oaneiro
r SD nm Cardiff 2ith, Flora Goodale, Goodale. for
SPOKEN.
Feb %. LAT * h7 lon Ill.
Boston for Bombay. 0uen neacn' from
Brunswick. Ga. for Pernambuco. 4'' e''S'0' ''''H
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REPORTS from Louisiana indicate that the
opposition to the Kellogg government is grad
ually dying out and that the wealthiest citi-
zens are giving their adhesion to it. 49,.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
BACHELORS HAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the ,corld.
The only True and Perfect Dye. Harmless Reliable
and Instantaneous; nodisappointment; no ridiculous
tnts unpleasant odor. Remedies the Ill effects of
bad dyes washes. Produces IMMEDIATELY superb
BLACK OR NATURAL BROWN, and leaves the hair
clean, soft and beautiful. The genuine, signed W. A.
Bachelor. Sold by all Druggists
CHAS. BACHELOR, Prop, N. Y.
oct1d&w 1yrsN
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REMOVAL
DIR. CHARLES e. WEBSTER,
has removed to
~ Free Street.
Portland, Jan. %. 1873. ian25sntf

TO BE LET.
The Front Office on the second floor in the Canal
National Bank Building. recently occupied by Mat
tocks & Fox.
Also rooms in the Third story. Enquire at the
Bank dcc7sntf
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NATIONAL ENcYcLoPEDA.-Ws have re-
celved numbers IA. 10 and 16 of the National
Encyclopedia which is to be completed down to
the year 1872 in eighteen numbers We have
previously taken occasion to speak of the great
merits OF this work, particularly to those who
are unable to procure the larger and fuller
works. Tits really compendium of useful in
formation such as every general reader finds
every day use for. The pronunciation of every
term and proper name is given and the work is
illustrated with 700 engravings. tits furnished
to regular subscribers for SO for the complete
work. Address New England National En-
cyclopedia Publishing Co., Thompsonville.
Conn
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The counsel for Robert Blakely, who muir
dered Maud Merrill, in low house in New
York short time since, argued in court Tues
day that his client was insane, but Robert in
dignantly denied the statement. 1t remains to
be seen which is to be believed ---
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~ AAE New York Herald learns that King
~ e.o's has concluded to let the general
i",nosu OH become a law in New Jersey and
run 'eainst Inc Jersey roads on the competi-
1--WE p,lhc'p'e' This is degree of condescen.
of sovereign State. 'n' people
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B. B. Russell, 30 Cornhill, Boston, has is
sued fine steel engraving 'These are my
Jewels, from Schopin's celebrated painting
illustrating the well-known story of the i'm
mortal Mother of the Gracchi whose noble and
beautiful life, example and precepts had so
great an influence in making of her sons jew
els beyond price. The engraving is printed on
heavy plate paper-20x24-and is sold at the
low price of so per copy
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Superior Business Opportunity.

4 ONFECIIoNERY Store for sale, with candy
manuiactory connected; location Of great value
lnorougny esta1lshed, stock small and in good con-
dition could add Ice cream If esired good run Of
custom chance seldom met WITH as the owner has
Moderate capital required. '''-'
mar14d3t TAYLOR s. CO., State St., Boston.
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LAUNDRY (!
WHITTIER'S DRUG STORE !

NHE undersigned have taken possession Of this pop.
uiar establishment for the purpose of carrying on
business, Particular attention will be paid to the
compromising and dispensing of Prescriptions, of
made speciality. Among heir stock, which is one
OF the most select well of the most extern
siye, In the New England States, are comprised all
the products Of the most celebrated chemical labora
tories Of the New World and the Old. The new firm
will endeavor, by promptness courtesy and close
the confidence and the continuation Of the vors of
the patrons Of their predecessors and to make Whit
tiers Drug Store in the future, In the past the
Apothecary Store of the city.
=. z. STURGIS & co.
febl9 eOdfmos
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A STATE MILITIA UNIFORM Board of
Officers appointed to recommend uniforms,
ETC., for the State militia, organized in the
choice of Capt. Dyer, Skowhegan, President,
and Capt. A. s. Perham, of Lewiston, Secre-
tary. The committee has just reported as fol-
lows: Buttons on cap and coat to be estate of
Maine - buttons; pants Zine oficers) dark blue;
pants (enlisted men) blue with stripes one and
one-quarter inches wide; coat (enlisted men)
three lows of buttons, of improved quality of
goods; trimmings for infantry sky blue, for ar
tillery red. Officers of the militia are to wear
only the lawful designation of rank. 1t is re-
commended that officers of the Governors
staff, General and field officers, provide them.
selves with uniforms; that overcoats be issued
to such companies Of the uniformed militia as
are not now supplied; that the number of uni
forms issued shall in no case exceed two-thirds
the maximum number of enlisted men allowed
by law; that mounted officers may on special
order, wear white pants; that line officers be
allowed one year from April LIST, 1873 within
which to provide themselves with side arms,
equipments, ETC., and that uniforms be here
after issued to the militia in lieu of commute
ton,
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MARR HEIRS.

F5yHE heirs at law of John Mari, formerly of Kit
IL terry, in York county, Maine, have decided to
hold a convention in Portland, on the 26th day of
March next, at 10 A. NJ in the United States Hotel
fo the purpose OF taking establish their
heirsp to the property which is said to be left by
John Erskine, 18th Earl of Mar in Scotland A fluff
attendance is requested. Per order
VIM. P, MARI,
SAMUEL NJ. SHILLING,
JOHN MARI,
MRS. WIN. TRICKEY,
feb20dsntd MRS. G, r. SHAW.
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Caution.

WHEREAS my wife Lizzie Griffin has left my
w bed and board without provocation. 1 hereby
caution all persons not to harbor trust her my
account, as shall pay bills of her contracting.
EBEN GRIFFIN.
Portland, March 10, 1873. mar14slw
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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 SD If
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WENDELL PHILLIPS very properly asks
that the resolution of the Massachusetts, leg
islature censuring Senator Sumner be ex-
plunged, but that act affords no reason for
his stigmatizing the old regimental banners
brought home by our regiments, as insulting
flags" disgraceful bunting fit only to be
storm to rags" This insult to the memory
of the nations dead and its manned veterans
will hardly help Mr.. Sumner or add to Mr..
Phillips reputation as platform reformer.
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MARRIED.

In Phipsburg, March 12 Jay P. Farnsworth of Bos-
ton and Helen A. Bowker of Phipsburg.
In kockland, March 5. Harvey P. Decker and Lucy
In Vinalhaven, March 0, A. E. Merithew of ", and
Violetta E. Eaton of Isle au Haut
In PHILADELPHIA, March 6, by Rev. F. W. Conrad,
d. D.. DR.. JAS. P. Webb of Bridgton, Me-, and Miss
Rosalie S. Forrer Of Mechanicsburg.
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To Let,
TNHE commodious four stored Brick Store, No. 81
Il Commercial St.-immediate possession given.
Inquire Of ELIAS THOMAS & CO,
No. 90 Commercial st.
Or of WV. THOMAS. Canal National Bank.
sept12sntf
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FOR SALE excellent second hand Pianos.
7-octaves and
36 /"
They will be sold for much less than their value.
They can be seen at Room of @. Il. Hodgkins,
As Union Street, under Falmouth Hotel.
mchll wv
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DIED.

- In this city. March 10, Francis Libby, Esq., aged
SO years.
In this city March 10, Isabella s., wife of the late
lfuneral services Friday afternoon at o'clock at
No 10 Pine street, Burial at the convenience of the
family. - '1o
In Searboro, March l. Mr.. Storer Libby, aged 10
years months.
In Belfast, March 8, Mrs. Mary Harper, aged 60
years.
In Thomaston, March Z, Hattie S. Henry, aged 16
years months.
In Thomaston, March 0, Warren Bunker, aged
10 years.
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IF You want "a nice Photograph or Tin
Type, go to A. NJ. McKenny,'s 161 Middle Street.
He warrents them as good as can be made in Port
land ag5-eodtf sn
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Wanted

A SMART, active Man to take the entire charge
"A Of the sale of new article in the State Of
Maine. To the right person unusual inducements
will be offered. For particula address THORN
TON q TURNER, 562 Washington street, Boston,
Mass. meh14eod3t
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Coal and wood Business for Sale.

VERY desirably located, well established, with a
v good run Of regular and transient business;
all apurtenances in perfect ORDER business CONTINUALLY
on the increase, one Of the best chances offered
OF the kind to man with moderate capital.
mar14d3t TAYLOR & CO. State St. Boston
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FARM FOR SALE I

The Farm owned by the late Bailey Talbot, situat-
ed about mile eroI the village of South Freeport
aud on the road between there and Yarmouth,
This Farm lying on the tide waters of Harriseeket
rivalled in the country as hay farm. 1t contains
about 125 acres of land with 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
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Joe, PRINTING neatly executed at this
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Valuable Real Estate for Sale.

Farm in Barpswell 60 acres 400 cords WOOD, ..ooo
~, T., Eraonort I'M acres price.... .... 5000
Farm in f,runswick. 100 acres price. 5000
Honse with acres land in Brunswick village, 1900
Enquire Of Thus W. AAAVN,
mch14d&w1m bhUNSWlCk.
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Lost.

IN or about the Maine Central Depot Ladies'
Il PORTM0NNIE, containing considerable sum
of money, also mileage ticket on the P. s. o. r. r.
containing the owners name. The finder will be
suitably rewarded by leaving the above at d. W.
True & Co.'s, Commercial street, at the Maine
Central Depot with L. Higgins. mch14du
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Boarding and Lodging House

k'oh SALE; with store attached suitable for cigar
= or saloon business wit in twenty minutes walk
Of state ST., house well furnished, lease and a very
low rent owner obliged to sell on account Of Sickness
Must DC soid at once. TAYLOR s. CO.,
mchifoot 3 State St., Boston, Mass.