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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

RfHERPARrICCLARs or THEIR DEATH
THE FAMILIES GUARDING THE REMAINS.
DIR. James lIoilinsworth. OF Mount Airy.
y z. at one time family physician to the
Siamese twins. arrived In this city to-
night. His object in coming here is To
consult with DR.. William II. Pancoast,
Demonstration of Anatomy in the Jefter so n
Medical College, relative to a post-mortem
examination of the bodies of the twins.
Dr. Hollinsworth. over two years ago, at
tended the twins, but since that time has
given them no medical advice They liy-
ed in an out of the way place, and he was
not present when either died. His brother.
also physician, was there after Eng died
Chang for some time had been suffering
from some pulmonary disease. Thursday
before he died he rode some distance in
the cold, and suffered greatly that night.
Tie twins got up and sat BY the fire. Chang
complaining Of pain in the breast. About
daylight Eng was heard calling, and when
the family entered the room, Chang was
found dead.
Eng said that he felt very bad, and was
suffering y his extremites. He asked to
De rubbed. as he was covered with cold
Precipitation. He only lived two hours az
ter having been discovered.
DIR. Hollinsworth saw the family soon
after the death OF the twins. He saws that
their wives are not willing to allow q post
mortem examination to be made. They
went first to consult the children, who
live in various portions OF the State.
The bodies are now buried beneath their
house, but are in state OF preservation.
They are being guarded by the family,
and cannot be removed without their
knowledge and consent
No funeral services were held over the
bodies as they have not been permanently
buried.
DIR. HOllinswOrth is of the opinion that
the family may be induced to allow an
autopsy in the interest of sciehce.-(N.
Times.
The SIANEsE TwINs-A Phladelphia
dispatch confirms the statement that the
children ofthe dead Siamese twins have
consented that the remains shall be sold to
the medical authorities for scientific pur
poses. DR.. Hollingsworth having arrived
from North Carolina with that object i'm
view, physicians in New York and else
where will contribute toward raising the
sum. required which is believed to be
about $4,000.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

ihe age says that Coroner Poor of Bel
last held an inquest, Monday, upon the
body ofJohn p. McCurdy, a tanner, en-
pioyed In Dodge's tannery at Freedom
village: which was found in the curry shop
a. the foot OF the stairs with life extinct.
Monday morning. 1t appears that, some
tnree years ago. quantity of leather was
stolen from the upper room of the shon
and In expectation that the thief would re-
peat the crime. gun was set under TN.
stairs upright, the muzzle just passing
through hole in the step In q manner
not observable, and to the trigger Of which
IN apparatus was attached so that I person
Standing on the step In leaning position
% raise the trap door above would dis
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

The Age says that S. G. Norton. deputy
sherif, week before last arrested a couple
OF young vagabOnds in Freedom who had
been for some time cruising about through
Palermo and China, burgiariously entering
peoples houses when they found them abb
sent. helping themselves to food and break
ing open trunks and stealing small sums Of
money and other articles which struck
their fancy. One was Hiram E. Cochrane,
about IA years of age. hsiIing from Gardin-
er. and the other. Caleb W. Trask hailing
from Waterville, about Is years old. They
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

charge it. 1t was loaded with buck shot,
and McCurtly had the care of it. setting it
every right and removing it in the morn
ing. He set it as usual, Saturday night,
aud Sunday forenoon he attended church.
In the afternoon he went into the shop,
and, as is supposed forgetting the gun. at
tempted to go up stairs when he discharg-
ed II. The contents entered near the col
lar bone and passed through the back OF
the head and neck He fell TO the bottom
distance of seven steps, and when found
his head was resting upon the hearth of a
stove near by. Under him was pool OF
blood. TO appearance, death ensued in
stantly as there was no Indications of his
having moved after he fell. He was a
man upwards of sixty years old and resid-
ed at Branch Mills, Palermo, where he
leaves family.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

a Committee was recently appointed by
the Anglers Association of Massachusetts
to appear before the Legislature and pro-
cure the enactment of u law, prohib iting
the taking Of Holsters under eleven inches
in length, measuring from the head TO the
extremity of the tail when Strengthened
out.
Unless something is done in our State
TO prevent the wholesale destruction of
these crustacea, they will soon become ex-
tinct- Within a few years they have
diminished in size and number over 80 per
cent
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

The Wing says that meeting of the
leading men in the Boston Maine. Knox
&Lincoln, and Penobscot Bay & River
Railroad companies was held In the first
named company's Office in Boston. We'd
nesday. At this meeting, it is reported. it
was decided to push the matter of building
the Penobscot Bay & River road from Ban
gor to Rockland. and the combination
formed is undoubtedly able to carry out its
plans.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

James NJ. Lowell has been indicted
for the murder of his wife. and his trial
is assigned for the 10th, of February next
1t will be remembered that the headless
skeleton of woman was found some
months since in the vicinity OF Lewiston
The remnants Of the clothing found on the
remains, have been identified as belonging
to Lowells wife, who mysteriously disap-
peared some time before.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

Mr. Editor Il notice in the last issue. o (
the American an article. by \. F. c..
in reply 10 my article on women
suffrage. | will say ia reply that
no one more heartily than | ap2rc-
ciates and admires the earnestuess
with which this woman has opposed
slavery and intemperance. and | know
that this same noble desire 10 elevate the
race prompts her To advocate womans' yot-
this subject are peorrect still was glad
TO see her article in the American; and |
hope every one Of your readers has given
ii an attentive reading. The article is
perfectly fair and its points clear: and as
soon as convenient l will enueavor a far
as am able candidly to answer them
But as | have already written articles
No. ii and No. Ill il is more convenient
for me TO postpone my reply till after the
publication of those articles.
Ia the meantime am in the same posi-
ton with hundreds OF my fellow men who
have wives, mothers and sisters who are
nearer and dearer to Us than any man on
earth, and if We can be convinced that they
are to be benefited by voting We will adj
vocate that reform TO the fullest extent of
our ability.
r l.. GKINnIr
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

The annual meeting Of the Maine
State Agricultural Society was held in Au-
gusta Wednesday. The old board of on.
GERS was reelected. and B. NJ. Hight Of
Skowhegan was elected member of the
State Board Of Agriculture. The whole
number Of votes polled was 24O.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

The Argus says that the annual report
Of the directors of the Eastern Railroad
Company shows that the total receipts for
the year were s2,s27,64l.s6; expenses,
t2,0o4, 1863 balance. $50. 1855; from
which deduct interest and dividend paid
as per contract, e504 ,593 80; balance g 49,
3Ol. 65
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

The Town ofOrono will celebrate it
centennial in February. 1t has just built {
new Town Hall At a cost of go, 900, and
the occasion is intended to be made to cor.
respond with the importance of the event.
The Hon. I. Washburn, Jr., will deliver
the centennial address.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

The Rev. George H. Hepworth. lately
somewhat enlarged the limits Of Con.
gregational usage by giving Biblical
lecture in the church of the Diciples, New
York, illustrated by tableaux. in which the
people Of his congregation, men aud wo-
men, took part in characteristic costumes.
His subject was 'The Life Of Abraham"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

Rev. 3. b. Rawson, Pastor of the Uni
versalist Society. at Machias, for four
years past. preached his farewell sermon
last Sunday. He has LEFT for Canton N. Y.
where he has been called to I'LL the Chair
Of Professor of Ancient Languages. in St.
Lawrence University.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

The London FIN" thus notices Hon.
Neal Dow of Portland
General Neal Dow. of the United
States, has been spouting water at Gull
ford, and got shut up like an unwholsome
pump. We have enough of these hydro
cephaluS lecturers OF our own, without
wanting spillings-over from Yankee
Land"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

"A schoolmaster at Owls Head. while
correcting scholar, was interfered with
by some Of the youngsters, who dragged
him out OF the house. The school author.
tiles took mp the matter, arrested the boys
and had them tried. They we're all fined.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

-lntslligenee has been received from
London OF the death OF DIR. Livingstone, in
the Interior of Africa. He died Of dysen.
terry. while travelling from Lake Bembe to
Unganicembe. His body has been embalm-
ed and Is being conveyed to England. 1t
will come BY the way of Zanzibar.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29
State News.


The Augusta Journal say, that the annu-
al session OF the Maine Editors and Pub
fishers Association, begun at the Senate
Chamber in the State House Thursday
evening. President +. T.. Sha. in the
lhair. There was good attendance. The
President presented officially the invitation
from Governor Dingley to attend recep-
ton to be given at the Augusta House on
FRIDAY evening, in honor OF the Association
\ vote oil thanks was extended to the Gov
ernor, and also to the Senate for the use
OF the Senate Chamber for the meeting.
The following officers we're chosen
President, Geo. W. Drisco OF Mschias
wee Preside ntS' WIN. ii. simpson, Geo. ".
Quinby, Chas. A. Lord; Sec, JOS Wood
Cor. Secretary, A. II. :. Davis; Treasurer,
Charles +. Nash; Executive Committee,
Stanley L. Pullen, l.. A. Emery, II. X.
/ Morreli.
Mr Elwell suggested that a commit tee of
one rom each county be appointed to keep
record OF the newspapers, changes. etc.
IN their several counties, and report annn
ally To the Association. Ii was voted that
such acommittee be appointed by the chair
during the present session. There will be
two sessions Friday.
On Friday the Association met IN the
judiciary room.
The following gentlemen were elected
members; II. 5. Burrase, Albro L.
Chase, W. X. Moody.
The Com. on Essayist and Poet report
ell as follows; Essayist, l.. A. Emery,
AmericdH, Ellsworth; Poet, Moses Owen.
Portland,
lhe following Com. consisting of one
rom each County, were raised to keep a
record OF the history of the Press in each
county and report the same to the Secreta-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

Hot sand baths are now used in Lon
don for all diseases where heat is needed
as the chief remedial agent.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29
PRESIDENTS RECEPTION.


Tuesday eve President Gran; gave the
FIRST reception OF the season since New
Years, and the White House was full TO
repletion with great and small. distin-
guished and obscure One must think rs
the General stood patient aud quiet. shak-
ing hands with the crowd NJ they filed
past him. If IL would not be as easy for him
TO fight a battle, a. to go through with the
monotonous toll OF reception, but 1t has
1" be taken a. one of the acccssoric, of the
position aud he bear, it like hero. as he
l.. Among the many distinguished men
and women present. the soldierlv flr,irc of
Gen. sherman was very noticeable. with
the stern face softened by genial smile.
a. lie greeted hi, friends with chivalric
courtesy. The display of toilettes was
very fine on the part Of the ladies'. and
the gentlemen were also in mll dress.
which gives less chance for display Miss
c"zzens who won all hearts by her elo-
quence on the rosiruu was very charming,
and made new conquests by her graceful
manners. showing that even strong
minded woman can be a gentle lady.
LECTURES.
Lectures have run riot this week 4
Scotch Professor lectured on European
matters very brilliantly for four evenings.
and lesser men ventilated their stock of
Ideas in various quarters on diver, sub
Jects. then came Daniel Daugherty. the
silver tongned orator. with his lecture
Orators and Oratory" which filled Lin
coin Hall, but not as il was filled The next
eve, tn hear Henry Ward Beeche. in his
last and best lecture THE Wastes and
Burdens of Life" For an hour and a half
the immense audience sat spell-bouud by
the eloquence and practical good sense of
the famous speaker, who moved them at
his will. Every scat was occupied. and
"only standing room" was the word long
before the lecture commenced. A practi-
cal commentary upon the simplicity of
Republican institutions was the entrance
OF the plain unassuming ruler of the coun.
try unattended, with no pomp or hustle.
and at the close of the lecture, he with the
rest OF the people went quietly away.
Where is there another nation whose Chief
Magistrate can thus trust himself amongst
the people in perfect confidence: God
bless free America.
Then came John b. Cough, with his
latest effort Now and Then" swaying the
feelings of his hearers as only he can do
it, and as magical in his power as ever he
was in his earlier days. Again Lincoln
Hall was crowded TO its utmost capacity,
and the prominent men of the nation were
IN the audience. He lectures next week
under the auspices of the Young Mems
Christian Association upon Might Scenes
in the Metropolis" which will naturally
bring cash to their coffeIs.
THE THEATRE.
Midsummer Nights Dream has been
very creditably brought out at The Nation
al, and Lothern has acted Lord Dundreary
all the week at Ford's No lack of amuse-
Inents for those who seek them. and no
lack of other objects of interest for any
body just now Adieu. x
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29
Correspondence.
Letter from Washington.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Jan II

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Jan. II.
A. THE CHIEF JUSTICE.
At last the long agony Is over. and the
Chief Justice ready to take his seat! The
appointment came asa surprise to the ma
icrity. as very few persons knew the iu-
tentions Of the President in regard to II.
and the genera! opinion was that after his
two unsuccessful trials. he would wait
some time before sending in the third man
for confirmation. bnt not so did he think.
and not long did the position ait for its
occupant. Judge Waite Is said to be a
man eminently fitted by legal training and
in his own State as a learned jurist. and a
shrewd. practical man, with, what Is bet
ter than all. a stainless reputation for
honesty. and well qualified to preside over
the deliberations of the Supreme Court of
the United States; man who may well
take up the mantle fallen from his illus
trious predecessors. and worthiy wear II !;
an honor to the station lie assumes. and
the profession he adorns
CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS
Congress has done nothing very start
ling during the past week. although con-
stantly occupied, and accomplishing a
great amount of talk The financial Qucs-
ton of the day are receiving grea,
amount of attention. and the spirit of all
the measures seems 10 be decidedly eco
nomlcal in every respect, showing a COM
mendable desire TO spare the purses of the
sovereign people. Many bills for private
citizens have been proposed. and for the
relief of many poor person in need OF
! such action. Our legislators are not rs
yet 50 far removed from the common peo-
| pie that they are deaf to their wants. and
| Heaven forbid that they ever should be.
come So
CoHCoEAS AI.I GALLERY.
The great event of the week was tn,
| opening of the Corcoran Art Gallery to the
public. an event long anticipated. and
which equaled the expectations OF the
public, although yet far from completion
hundreds OF people have visited it durin.
the week. and come away in admiration 81
the princely libcrality that bestowed such
a muniiicent gilt upon the City. Mr.
/ Corcoran has indeed made a wise DISPOSE
| ton OF his vast wealth. and by this bene
faction displayed a truly noble spirit; tn,
collection l. not 20 large a some Other
galleries can boast. but well selected ant
I choice, giving fair promise for the future
! Many of the pictures and statues wcr,
taken from his private gallery, aud placed
here for the public eye. sacrifice which
attest> the sincerity OF his gcnerou. dona
ton. Powers marvel of beauty. the GreeL
slave, occupies conspicuous place. aud /,
a pure and lovely a. when first II cam,
from the sculptor, hand; one /, temple,
10 wonder II the gentle creation cheTi,he,
I any memory OF the Creator In her mathl,
heart. aud it seems almost possible thai
life could be brcaihed into 80 beautiful
thing. which i. all Il lacks for perfection
hat alas the Pygmalion Is not there
( Time W uld tail 10 mention even the name,
of the paintings aud other things of beauty
- for this time We pas, them by hoping
al some future time TO give n fuller de,
scrlption.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

-Perepa Rosa died in London on Thurs.
day night last.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29

ID. Stickney, Aroostook.
j. +. Upton. Androscogsin.
+. II. Elwell. Cumberland.
r. f. Shaw. Oxford.
A. ii. 5. Davis. Franklin.
w. X. Moody, Somerset.
+. Sprasue, Knox.
Jas. Wood, Lincoln.
Howard Owen, kennebec.
J. +. Upton, Sagadahoc.
J. E Butler, York
n: u: North, Jr., Washington.
W. II. Simpson, Waldo.
+. X. Smith, Piscltaquis.
l.. A. Emery, Hancock.
A splendid reception by ov. DinsIey
at the Augusta House, closed the proceed
ngs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29
List Of Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Post Office
Jan. -.
Blaisdell. III. NJ Leavy. Maggie ..
Hitler, Mary 5. Moore, Hannah
Jordan, Elvena Maddox, Caroline T..
johnson, William Mcioud, John
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29
THE THEATRE.

Midsummer Nights Dream has been
very creditably brought out at The Nation
al, and Lothern has acted Lord Dundreary
all the week at Ford's. No lack of amuse-
ments for those who seek them, and no
lack of other objects of interest for any
body just now Adieu. X
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29
THE DAY IN ENGLAND

LONDON, Jan. 2i.-The English festiyi.
ties we're generally postponed until the ar
rival OF the bridal couple Exccptin. by
special services, salutes and pealS OF bells
London took little notice. The Provinces
manifested greater joy. In most of the
provincial towns there were banquets. pro-
eessions, peals OF bells, bonlires and gath.
erings. Edinburgh was brilliantly lilumi-
mated in many places
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-29


The comink week promises to be one of
Unusual excitement. There are to be
three conventions, the State Temperance,
the State Pathological, and the women's
Rights, The meeting of the progressive
pctticodts, is well chosen. the time being
deferred. until a four ,ceeks from home. has
caused woman to be properly appreciated.
This question Of ''strong-minded" WO-
man Suffrage. will not down at our
bidding; their endowment and our
subiugation are inevitable "calanitles"
that admit of no escape. He who opposes
must keep his hair and whiskers cut close.
Shore Line Railroad disaster occurred
In my last letter. wherein you make me say,
''the distance from Bucksport to Ellsworth, !
is el67O0". Guess not Fl"
RURAL
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mum a. ti" In q Nh cyyE4! Of
'si7 ENppsi- OF the uI
pnhshcs.
COMFORT
Il. A. BARTLETT & CO.,

ll5 North Front St., FHUrt
~ ChDmbsrs ST., .Ns,g York.
Is Bro"d S., Boston.
S"H'O tgu-i.
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CRU NlISS

Ar" put up IA a neat In each box ..r
style and in a iormHH Ntck~- .,. .
more convenient lor ~ sufficient ..-
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polish. ,..,-,., Il ..,.....
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-12
GENERAL.

Tom Scott has been elected to the
presidency of the Pennsylvania railroad, vice
Thompson, deceased.
The investigation into the cause of
the Mill river disaster has developed some
very damaging testimony rejecting upon the
contractors and proprietors of the dam.
The will of j. Edgar Thompson pro-
vides that after the death Of his widow the es-
tate shall go to support home for the chill
dren of employees killed on the Pennsylvania
Central
Anderson Boyd, colored, of Memphis,
was shot and fatally wounded last week by
officer J. Emmy, while attempting to arrest
him for burglarizing Stanton & Moore's store.
His partner, Stephen Ray, was arrested and
considerable quantities Of goods found on
him.
The net profits of the Western Union
telegraph company for the past eight years
have been S29, or, ,O69.23, of which only S4,
S57' 7'239.S4 has been distributed as dividends
The remaining 70 per cent. has been spent
mainly in the extension of lines, erection Of
buildings, etc.
The anti-secret men of Syracuse
condemn grangers and secret temperance go
cieties as a standing menace against the reli-
gion of Jesus they resolve to vote for no Ma
son and protest against the masonic dedication
OF public buildings. They also determined on
forming new national party to be called the
Americans. They win hold a national oopyen-
ton at indianapolis, Aug. 10, 1874. to adopt
political platform.