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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-11
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEB. II, 1874
Gossip and Gleanings.

There is no position drearer than that of a
carpenters apprentice in village where
there is no town clock.
A malicious person says that cotton sheets
and newspaper sheets are alike in the respect
that great many people lie in them.
On the 18th inst, any gentleman with
cold ia his head will be able to remark that
"Lent bengids to borrow"
Charles Lamb, when speaking of one of
his rides on horseback, remarked that ''all at
once his horse stopped, but he kept right
on"
The Neps of Nashville, Michigan, says.
that man who would leave his horse naked
in the streets Of a cold winter day or night,
would chew plug tobacco at funeral.
Feathers of four or five different colors are
displayed on some of the imported bonnets.
1t is to be feared that the parlor duster has
been robbed.
Very long trains are now thing of the
past Demi-trains now reign, and they are
far prettier and more graceful than those very
long affairs. aH
A minister asked tipsy fellow, leaning up
against a fence, where he expected to go
when he died. 'IfI can't get along any bet
ter than do now," he said, 81 shan't go
anywhere"
A small lady, aged five, whose pa had not
brought her the usual rev clothes for Christ
mas, was heard to privately remark that she
guessed spa was holding on for rise in tne
rag Market
Lamartine was asked by a friend if he did
not spend too much in advertising. 'sNo,"
was the reply, advertisements are absolutely
necessary. Even divine worship lie bon Dieu)
needs to be advertised. Else what is the
meaning of church bells?''
''Julius, can you tell me how Adam got
out of Eden?" swell, s'pose he clum de
fence" mo, dad amt it, ''Well dem he
borrowed wheel-barrow and walked out"
"No." Il CUBS it up, den." "He got
snaked out.''
1t is said that in some parts of Germany,
when guest arrives at house on visit, it
is the custom to suspend over his chamber
door, after he has retired to rest, or early the
next morning, wreath Of freshly-cut flow
ers, with words Of welcome in the centre.
The most insi ignifcant people are most apt
to speer at others. They are safe from repri-
sails, and have no hope of rising in their own
esteem, but by lowering their neighbors. The
severest critics are always those who have
never attempted or who have failed in origi-
nal compositions.
One of the pretty waiter girls at the Fra
ternity ball last night was so very active in
discharge of her duties as to remind US of the
poem which commences:
"Whatever that girl was sot to do,
She done it with zest;
No matter what her contract was
She done her Level best"
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Sanf0rd's Improved Refrigerators.

The three points of excellence which claim. are,
lst; constant and thorough circulation oil pune air;
ntel MIR Cling of odors purity and active air, the
elements of its Cali, send lor circulars
Manufactured and for sale by j. +. MEhhiLL; pc
tween Cross and Cotton sts., near Leavitt Burnnam
& Co.'s Ice Honse Portland Me- ie5d6
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES

RINEs & ROBERTSON are selling best Black
Brlliantines, Cashmeres and Alpacas at splen-
did bargains. fe2eodtf
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soldier being on picket reserve, went to
a farm house, he SAID, U Dorrow ny1ng
pan, but fol what his comrades could not i'm
agne, as they had nothing to fry. Preferring
his request to the good dame who answered
his knock at the door, the pan was duly
transferred to him. He took it, looked in il,
turned it over again, as if not certain that 1T
was cean..
.'WeIl, SIR" said the lady, "can do any
thing more for you?'
-could-could you lend me piece
of meat to fry in it, ma amp" and he laugh
ed in spite of himself. He got it.-Danbury
Neaos.
The pursuit of pleasure as a calling is az
tended with about the same measure of sue
cess as trying to catch your dog in the street
when he runs away from you. As long as
you run after him he will elude you. Let
hi q alone. and 60 about your business, and
he is only too glad to come back to you.
Something should be added here, suggests our
moral philosopher, like with joy, wagging
his tall or ''his tail wagging with JOY" or
"waggng his tail with joy" or "with joy and
his tail wagging,"oi something.
"Maun, Peter" said Scotch quack doc
Tor TO MS apprentice, ye maun aye be aWfu
cautious in pharmacy. Even once made a
terrible mistak'. was attending Mrs. Ket-
tlebody, wha was sair, flashed with t,ckdola-
roo, an was called u1on by John MFikeit,
whats Groom was sac thin o. hair-as well as
sense-that he was ashamed OF, especially as
he was coortin' stfappin' young widow that
had a fine public-hoose; an, mixed up baitL
potions at the same time; ; am losh sake, maun
/ happened to gle them ilk ither's medicine; |;
80 puir John, rubbing Mrs, Kettlebody's prep
aration for the tickdolaroo on the top o. his
head, declares he's bad bee in his bonnet
ever since; an Mrs. Kittlebody, rubbin' her
jaws wi the ointment intended for Johns
bald pow, in less thau fortnlcht had pair
o whiskers the envy O. a. the young men o.
the village Ddnbury News
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NFw York State Butter, fine invoice Just
received at WILSON & Co.'S
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Valuable Farm for Sale +!
For Sale or Rent.

A TWO Story House on Neal Street. near Com
"A gress Street, convenient for two families. Price
$2500-one half cash, balance on time. Apply to
VIM. H. JERRIS, Real Estate Aaent. fe7d1w.
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WM. SENTER,

A GENT for the Superior Walfham Watches,
"A which maintain their well earned reputation
for timekeeping and reasonable price, In every vari
ETY. of gold and silver cases-open face and hunters.
Kew wnders and stem winders. mv12-d9mo
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fhiENTS OBTAINED ---- for Inventors.
ochargesunlesssucc Pamphletsentfree.
u A. SHAW. Solicitor, ITO fremont St., Boston.
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There is no position drearier than that of
carpenters apprentice in village where
there is no town clock.
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FOR SALE.

LOT OF vacant land, situated on the west side
~ of High, between Pleasant and Danforth, SITS.
This let has front of about 81 feet and is about 1874
feet Deep and plans have been drawn b How, for a
block OF seven nine genteel and convenient resi-
dences, and adapted fol the same. Enquire of
EDWIN CHURCHILL,
No Portland Pier,
mar2S From 12 to o'clock. P. N.
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FNVHE house on State Street. occupied by the un-
Il dersigDed. This house is thoroughly built OF
brick and stone and has all modern conveniences.
ALLEN HAINES.
Portland Sep. 18th, 1872. sep19-i
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IeY a young man of steady habits, in a private
Id family: Must be within few moments walk
OF the City Building. Address
ja29tf ST. III. L." Press Office.
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TOILET.

IO Let,
NNHE well built Brick House situated on the wes-
Il terly side and near the foot of Pearl street.
Enquire of EMERY, WATERHOUSE & CO.
oc20 diff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02
Dedication of a Church.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. |
VIENNA, FAIRFAX Co., Va, July TO
day has been a great day in this heretofore
quiet village. The dedication Of the New Pres
bytcrian Church has brought together the peo-
pie OF Fairfax and surrounding counties to wit
ness the interesting ceremonies. This church.
the haDdsomest along The line OF the Washing
ton and OHIO Railroad, reflects great credit on
the Rev. JOHN Brown, its pastor, who is also
pastor at LeweusvilIe breaches also at Fairfax
Court House. He is a real worker. and [ pre-
diet will be a great blessing to this country.
Tins Church has Cost near 50, 500, 5000 OF
which was contributed by the Church Erection
Committee of the General Assembly Of the U.
S.,the rest being subscriptions from Washington
and Vienna.
The dedicatory sermon was preached by Rev.
b. Sunderland, of ashington, FROM 18th Mat
thew. Rev. Mr.. Riddle, Of Falls Church,
Rev. Mr.. North of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, aud Rev. MIR. Odell, lately of the
Niagara Presbytery, also participated 10 the
ceremonies. There Was also present few
friends from Alexandria: Mrs. MilLurn, Miss
Mlllard, Capt. Writ, Mr.. Willard, aud Harry
Clark whose music was very fine.
After the close of the meeting, bountifu
dinner was partaken of BY the strangers pres
esent for which they are indebted to Mrs
Cummings, Mrs. Freeman, and the ladies o
the village. So ends pleasant day at Vienna
POTOMAC.
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Shooting AiIray.

MEMPHIS. July AT 10 clock this morll-
ing Nj. d. Welsh, we'll known attorney and
candidate for Clerk Of the Criminal Court. was
shot by B. B. Barnes, also an attorney They
had quarrel on Monday, when Welsh drew a
pistol on Barnes To-day mutual friends at
tempted to adjust the difficulty, and had a
meeting in Dr. Jones Office. The parties to
the quarrel were present. Barnes said he was
ready to settle the affair." and it is supposed
Welsh misunderstood the remark, as he arose,
drew pistol and said he was also ready for a
settlement, whcreupon Barnes fired, the ball
striking Welsh on the lett temple, and passing
under the skin. Barnes has been released on
So 900 bail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02

The DISTRICT COMPASSIONATE Cattell
has declined the nomination as one Of the Com
missioners for the government of the District
Of Columbia, and the President, it is said will
appoint to day gentleman, not resident of
the District to supply the vacancy. Messrs
Blow and DenisoD qualified yesterday, but the
Commission will not organize until it is COM
p!ete 1t is understood Mr.. Cattell declined on
account of pressing business engagements. Gov.
Shepherd had an audience with the President
yesterday, and the Baltimore American says, it
is believed that the President world like to ap-
point the ex. Governor, and that Shepherd is
anxious to have the place, but the President
friends are endeavoring to dissuade him from
such suicidal action"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02

The Iowa Republican convention yesterday
nominated State ticket and adopted resolu,
tons, Endorsing the republican financial poll
cy, and favoring such Legislation as shall make
national banking free to all, under just and
equal laws, based upon the policy of specie re-
sumption, at such time as is consistent with
the material and industrial interests Of the
country, to the end that the volume of curren,
cy may be regulated by the natural laws Of
trade" Also declaring THAT Congress has
the right to regulate all commerce among the
States, aud should lcgislate to prohibit extor'
ton and unjust discrimination, and that the
State has the right to regulate the same with
in its borders"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02
VA.
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1874.

THE BRITISH SETTLERS -The meeting OF
British settlers which was held in this city
Yesterday was, we hope but the commence
ment of an enterprise having for its ultimate
object the repopulation Of this section Of ''r-
GINA, the building up of our waste Places and
the cultivation of our now barren fields.
What this section needs is active, eptcrprls-
ing young men, and all such, coming from
whence they may, will be welcomed.
To bring amongst US such men is the object
of the association organized yesterday, and, 10
carrying out that purpose, we are sure that
it will have the active and hearty co-opera-
ton of all of our citizens.
The officers elected are active men, OF high
standing in the community, and will bring to
their Offices the talent and influence necessary
to prosecute their laborS to a successful terml-
nation.
The society merely effected its organization
yesterday aud appointed an executive commit
tee who will prepare business for the first reg
ular annual meeting which takes place 10 Dc
tober, when it is intended that it shall 20 TO
work in earnest. Among those present yester-
day we're some of the most intelligent aud solid
men of the neighboring counties
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02

THE DIssnssALs IN THE DEPARTMENTS
The dismissal of clerks in the Washington De-
partments continues. 10 the Bureau of Print
ing and Engraving three hundred and seventy
FIVE women have been discharged. Some of
them tainted when the announcement was made,
so great and unexpected was the shock. There
have been about forty dismissals in the Interior
Department, and about two hundred and thirty
from the Surgeon Generals Office. About
seventy FIVE additional discharges were made
yesterday, mostly males, in the Office Of the
Secretary of the Treasury, the Commissioners
Of Internal Revenue and Customs, the Third
Auditors Office, and Independent Treasury.
1t is said that all the bureaus of the Secretary's
Office established by Secretary Boutwell, are to
be abolished and the duties remanded to the
bureau officers in charge of principal clerks.
Mr.. Goddard, Assistant Chief of the Customs
Division, was discharged yesterday. 1t is said,
however, he is to be appointed special agent.
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SHfPPI.N'G .NEII,.S.
ARRIV ED.

ARRlN ED
Steamer Express, Baltimore, TO } Broders s
Co. She reports passing two schooners bound
up, and one ashore at Cedar Point.
Schr F Merwin, Allyn's Point to American
Coal 20.
Schr w S Sheppard, Gcogetown, to finish
loading, to Hampshire and Bait Coal Go:
Schr Annie b Aranz. Boston, TO > AgneW
SAILED.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, by + A
Reed
Schr w s Sheppard, New Bedford, by Hamr
and Bait Coal Co.
Schr Pharo, Allyns Point, by American
Schr Ida Birdsall, Boston, by American Coal
Company.
MEMORANDA.
Bark Canada, for this port, cleared at New
York 30.h.
Schr Ann Valentine, for Groton hence, at
New York 30.h
Schr Martha Collins, hence, at Norfolk 30;h.
Ashore
The schr s. L Corders, bound from this
port to Bottom, with cargo of coal, is ashore at
Cedar Point. Two tug boats have gone to her
assistance and it is hoped that she will be gotten
off on the high tide to-day.
Scbr Addie Ryerson, herce for Boston, at
Vineyard Haven 18th ran ashore ut Pnsque Is
land, Vineyard Sound same morning during q
thick fog, lad shooting knocked off; rudder I'M
shipped and planking badly chaled on port
quarter by being in contact with the wreck of
the brig Milwaukee. The vessel is light, and
will ship her rudder and proceed to her dest-
nation
STRUNG ALEAk.
Schr G G Morris, from Georgetown, with coal
for Weymouth, Mass, put into Norfolk leaking
about 4 > strokes per hour in smooth water
She was run up on the mud fats. Some trItlng
caklng was done around her bow, and she WAS
launched again, the mud closing the leak The
captain WIS advised by his friends TO have her
examined and note protest, rs it is thought
that rs soon as she gets to sea she will leak as be-
fore, and in many similar cases vessel have
been abandoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02

A letter to gentleman in Danvllle, dated
Liverpool, Eng, May 18th, says large party
of Englishmeu in search of homes aud invest
meuts, will sail for the United States early in
August They start from Norfolk on tour of
inspection through Virginia, the Carolnas and
Georgia. Mr. Joseph Arch President of the
Mechanics and Laborers Union Of Warickshire,
Eng, will renew his visit 10 America this sum-
ner, with view Of locating large number OF
English families.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02

The Shenandoah Herald says: 'We are
now in the midst Of harvest. The crop is very
good, though in some places the wheat has
been injured by chincb. Hands have been very
scarce and hundreds of acres Of wheat are now
standing which should have been cut last week.
In the neighborhood of Newtown the chinch
has been very destructive. 1n one or two
cases fields Of wheat were entirely destroyed"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02

THE PUBLIC DEBT.-The debt statement OF
the Government for June shows that the total
decrease in the public debt for the fiscal year
ending the 30th June was only trife over
S4.7O0,0 900. The Government has now about
fifty millions in coin on hand, and the out
standing legal tenders remain at 1882, 100000
The Baltimore Sun says :-"During the first
term OF President Grant the flourish of trump
cts with which it was constantly announced
that he was rapidly paying off the public debt
was tremendous, and helped wonderfully to
his success 10 the last campaign. The proba-
bility now is that at the end of this term no ap-
preciable decrease will be apparent"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02
Destruction Ola Cotton Mill.

PROVIDENCE, July 1.-The Social Mills Of
Woonsocket, running fifty thousand spindles
and one thousand looms Oh cotton goods, were
entirely destroyed by fire this afternoon. The
fire caught at o'clock from the friction of the
main belt about the middle of the structure,
which was six hundred feet long, and built OF
stone and brick. The flames spread rapidly,
but the employees, seven hundred in number,
probably all escaped safely. The adjoining
property was all saved The loss will probably
range from 100000 to 100000. The iDsur-
aoce 10 5000. 900 on mills, machinery, machine
and work shops 10 Dun5er of companies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02

SHOCKING ACCIDENTAL accident of a
very serious, if not fatal, character happened
one day last week to Mr. Hudson at the Pond
farm, 10 Page county. He was preparing to
NOW his hay, and had bis mower in his field,
to which was hitched a young horse of great
strength, but which was entirely unused to field
machinery. Whilst standing in front Of the
mower making some examinations of it,prepar-
atory to start, the colt, who had before shown
signs of restiulness, suddenly plunged forward
at brisk pace, and before MIR. Hudson could
escape the knife, which was moving very rap
idly, struck his legs above the ankles and mu.
tilated and tore them almost entirely off. Am.
his life
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02

The Richmond Wing says AS to the Scott
letter, about which so much has been said, no
one asserts that it contains one word that the
Governor could Object to see published; no
the contrary, it is said that it would entirely
vindicate him from so much as a suspicion
Of being in sympathy with a movement looking
to the elevation Of General Grant for the third
time to the Presidency. But this was letter
written in answer to private letter received
from valued personal lriend-aud that friend
for reasons he asserts personal to himself,
declines to give publicity to it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02

DEATH OF HENRY GRINNELL Mr. Henry
Griuuell died at New York on Tuesday. For
many years he was the head of the famous
house of Griunell, Minturn & Co., aud was
famous for his share in fitting out the expcdl-
tons of 1850 and 1853 which went to the Arc
tic regiops 10 search of Sir Johu FraDklip and
his explorers. For some years Mr.. GrlnuelI
lived in retirement. During Mr.. Grinncl S
mercantile life his enterprises were invariably
successful. He avoided speculation, and
amassed his enormous fortune purely through
business tact and energy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02

DISASTERS IN JUNE. The number OF vessels
belonging to, or bound to or FROM ports in the
United States, reported totally lost and miss
ing during the past month, is II, Of which ~
were wrecked, 3 ioundcrd, and are missing.
They are classed as follows: = steamers, 5
ships, banks, , briggs and 5 schoooners, and
their total value, exclusive of cargoes, is cstl-
mated at $3.50, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02

REPUTATION OF SOUTHERN CLAIMS.
Washington correspondent ofthe Baltimore Sun
writes "a formidable movement to repu-
diate hereafter all the Southern claims Was in-
augurated among some of the leading republl-
can members of Congress just before the ad-
tournament. 1t is understood that this move.
ment will be steadily pressed, and it is expect
ed that by the next session it will develope
great strength. When the Southern Claims
Commission was organized much opposition
was made by Influential radical Senator'S aud
Representatives, not few of whom, it may be
said, have never yet voted to pay war claim
presented by man living south Of Mason and
Dixon's line. TO mitigate this opposition
three gentlemen were appointed as members
of the commission, whose anteccdents were
such that no one would ever dream of accusing
either of them of the slightest Partially to-
ward the South or the Southern people. These
gentlemen have scrutinized all claims with the
most rigid exactness, which is Of course entire
ly proper, and no doubt exists that they have
rejected many which were really meritorious.
But at the last session, as is always the case,
determined efforts were made to resist the pay
ment OF the awards made by the commission
ers, and it is known that at the last moment
influences were brought to bear on the PreS-
dent to induce him to ''pocket' the bill max
ing the necessary appropriations. These at
tempts were not successful, and now the cry is
to be raised that the Southern claims commits
sion must be abolished, or the treasu' = will be
bapkrupted"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02
COM vi ERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, July 2.-Wheat is in
very light receipt and prime and choice sam
Piles are wanted; sales to-day of a fair lot of new
at lG0, and old red at $50. Corn is active and
very firm offerings of 1929 bushels, with sales
at 81 for inferior, and S. and 81 for good samples;
a choice lot was Withdrawn at an Cticr Of IS.
Oats are less active; offerings light, with sales
at CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02

POISONED FROM THE PoTATo Bug. "A gen.
tlcman from Pocahontas county Informed us
yesterday that man and his wife, who lived
in the upper part of that county, in the section
known as the Hills section, were poisoned a
few days ago from the stings or bites Of potato
bugs, trom the effects Of which death ensued
within fifteen minutes after the occurrence
The names of the parties We we're unable to
learn. GremJyier Independent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02

the expiration OF President MacNlahon' seven
years term, or sooner in case Of his death or
resignation No provision is made Tor sue
cessor to the President, and it is thought that
the object of the omission is to leave 40 orpor-
tuuity for the restoration of the monarchy,
which may be possible when the septenatc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02

FRANCE. The subcommittee of the Com
mittee of Thirty of the French Assembly, have
drawn up new Constitutional bill, which pro-
dent of the Republic; for the creation of
second chamber and for the organization of
purely personal septeDate, to terminate with
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-02

THE FREEDMEN's BANK.-lhe trustees OF
the Frccdmeu'S Bank Of Washington yesterday
voted nine to four to put the liabilities in the
hands of three commissioners, to be wound up
under the late law of Congress giving the trns-
tees that power Whenever they thought the IN
terests of dcpositors would he promoted by it.
1t is said THAI the claims of depositors will
eventually be worth as much and probably more
than the percentage reported by the Examiner,
which was ninety three cents on the dollar.