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The Portland daily press., 1874-06-02
BEST WEEKLY PAPER
In MAINE

matter than any other,
Because tits thoroughly a NEWS
PAPER.
Because it has "A larger editorial
force than any other paper i'm
Maine.
Because its Market, Marine. Con-
gressiOnai, Legislative and other
reports are fuller than any other
paper in Maine.
Because its State News is the
most carefully collected and COM
pIete.
Because Ii presents all the Tele-
graphic news OF ihe week care.
fully disested into readable para
graphs and set specially for the
weekly.
Because its literary matter is of
a very high character, consisting
OF stories, poems and other matter
original or selected from the best
authors.
Because it comments with vigOr
and independence on all curven
topics in State and Nation
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CAPE EL1ZABETE Tax Payers who use
cement ppe for their drains wells can obtain bet
ter prices afterwards, for their Real Estate.
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are appreciated from the conclusive fact that. with
OUT specia eforts its list Of subscribers has increased
constantly and largely during the past year.
AS an advertising medium the DAILY PRrss stands
hrst among Maine journals, having the largest on
best circulation east of Boston.
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win III ID Mclaughlin a. Son, Prop.
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trated circular. Territorial rights SALE DEWITT
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Bakers.

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On direct route between New Custom
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PrOprietOrs.
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Parker House. school 80. III. ID. Parker 81
Co., Pr0prietors. =
Revere House, BOwdOin Square, IL uIfiDcb,
Bingham, Wrisley g. Co. Proprietors
st. .Snmes HoteI-5. II. w. Scissor, Propri
efor. :
Wrisley & Go. PROPRIETOR.
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-08
Republican Ticket.
For Congress.
MARK II, DUNNELL.
Of Steele County.

The notorious Lord Gordon Gordon,
who has for years been probably the
most conspicuous sham, imposter and
embezzler, before the public, commit
ted suicide on the third at Headingly.
lie had just been arrested on a charge
of embezzling jewelry from a Glasgow
house.
Old Uncle Billy Allen, the Democrat
ic Governor Of Ohio, who was taken
out Of the political vault in which lie
had lain for twenty years or more, and
set up to be Governor of the State, re-
Gently addressed Il Reunion of veteran
soldiers at Dayton, Ohio. lie spoke of
the trials and suffcrings Of the soldiers
III the Mexican war and scarcely allul-
ed to the late war for the preservation
of the Union. What a jolly time there
will he when the Democratic party gets
into power again. The war for the
Union and the Union soldiers will be
ignored, and the Mexican war will he
glorilied rs the pivot on which our mil
itary glory turns.
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-08
THE TRIBUNE LETTER,

We give elsewhere in full the letter
OF Mr.. L. l.. White, to the New Yort
Tribune, written from this place. AS
we stated when Mr.. White was here
his statements can he relied OH. Some
OF the minor statements need correct
ing now, as, for instance, that three
townships in this county are entirel.
devastated. Seward is probably tho
only one in which the wheat crop can be
said to be totally destroyed. AS to Mr.
Whites general statement concerning
the graSshOppcrs, and his estimates as
to the crop loss and the restitution
they are us Just and reliable us could be
made at the time.
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-08
DEPARTMENTS.

FL RMER' 5 DEPIRTMEN7'
Special prominence will be given to all oues
lions affecting the interests Of the farmers and
to agricultural topics. An account OF every farm,
IN the county will be given. Correspondence
solicited from farmers Write facts and obser-
vat1ons upon farming matters, and the editor
will put them in shape for the press Particular
attention Will be given to the subject of Tree
Culture, as one of vital importance to this part Of
the West.
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-08
Spirit Lake StaQe-Line.

nOTY & LAMBERT, having secured the car
11rying OF the mails from Spirit Lake TO Wor-
Ellington, will run as follows:
Leave Spirit Lake at 7 o'clock on Monday
morning, and arrive at Worthington at o'clock
p. m.
Returning, leave Worthtngton on Tuesday
morning at o'clock, and arrive at Spirit Lake at
E o'clock, p. m.
Any business entrusted to our care will be
promptly and faithfully attended to. Passengers
carried at reasonable rates. [44.lv.
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-08

0@11VO DE1 z11t I W EV Z.
Reliable information will be given concerning
the securing Of Government Land. Letters Of
inquiry as to the homestead and tree-claim laws
will be promptly and correctly answered through
the paper, and all the decisions of the General
Land Office which can be obtained will he pub
liShed.
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-08
cor. D.i LIS.

The st. Paul Press sums up tho
amount thus far raised for the grass
hopper sufferers, through the efforts of
Gov. Davis, at SIT 900, not one-tifth the
amount needed, and says ''wlat is to
be done we hardly KNOW Tie first
thing to be done, it seems us, is for the
public journals and the people to hear
tily second the efforts Of Gov. Davis
There seems to he, in the portions
Of the State disposition among some
newspapers and with some persons to
throw cold water on the efforts of the
Governor and al attempt to ridicule
him out Of his noble undertaking. Not
only has he done all that could he le-
ultimately done as the Executive of
tho State, but he has constantly drawn
upon his own purse for the relief of
the sufferers. The people Of the grass
hopper district appreciate lis efforts,
and will remember them with graft
tlldc,'
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-08
THE GEM
MICRO Pc

Is the most wonderful scientific production Of
the nineteenth century. 1t furnishes the power
and exceeds in usefulness any microscope ever
invented. 1t reveals the hidden wonders Of
Gods minute creatiOll-as Eels in Vinegar, Ami
mails in Water, Butterflies Feathers, the Golden
Marrow Of 4 Hair, etc, etc ii also *hous 11eL-
CHINA SPIHA LIS or Pork lE!orD,, loherever
Il eyi$tsin PORK: IT IS Just THE THING FOR
folks too Price, $780, Sent by mail. post paid,
on receipt Of price. A GREAT CHANCE FOR
AGENTS. Agents wanted everywhere. Men
and Women, Boys and Girls: whole or spare
time, day time or c~ninH. COMPLETE OUTFIT
mailed! post paid. on receipt Of price; Add
THE RE.F EkLl COMPANY, 2S4 Wabash Ave,
CHICAGO
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-08

Every parent whose son Is away at school,
should supply him with newspaper. 1 we'll re-
between those of my schoolmates who had, and
those who had not, access to newspapers. 9th
er things being equal, the first were always de
ton and general intelligence Webster.
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-08
State Normal School.
MANKATO, MINI.

/ FALL TERM commences August 20. 1874.
: Pupils must be at least fifteen years of age.
= Applicants for admission to the Normal Be-
R2f!Mtnt wall lie examined in Spelling. Reading,
"itihg. Geography, Grammar and Arithmetic.
two years In the Common Schools Of the State.
~ AZ T.. " Il will be charged EIGHT DOLLARS
how to teach. " '~''' -
For further information apply to the princi-
pal. e JOHV
4G-'W MankatO, MINI.
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-08

The ADVANCE Is the regularly issued county
paper, and the only newspaper published in No.
bles county. To persons abroad who conten,-
plate coming to the National Colony, the AD-
VANCE will prove OF great value, as it will chro!1
icle from week to week every step in the progress
OF the Colony, and will give besides great guam
THY of valuable Information concerning tho
prairics Of the West.
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-08

The Winona Republican says that
owing to the low water the steamboats,
have begun to transfer at the RAPIDS.
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-08
COLONY DEPARTMENT

COLONY DEPARTMENT.
The ADVANCE, as iutimated above, will be a
map and history of the National Colony. All
questions relating to the soil, climate and other
n:atura! advantages and to the development OF
Southwestern Minnesota, will be faithfully an
SWered.
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-08
own Lots for Sale !

In 1lERSEY and H1GET.OW: OH the Sioux City
and st. Paul Railroad.
Desirable Lots for sale in the above named VII
lagos on favorable terms
HerSey has 4 Hotel, Post Office. Lumber Yard
and several shops and stores, and is surrounded
by 4 beautiful country.
Bigelow is near the Iowa line. has also several
stores and shops and is destined to become
hriving village.
Apply or address
VIM. H. HUMlSTON,
WORTu1NGTOS, MOBILES Co.,
I'll MINNESOTA.
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-08
ATTEMPT 10 ASIA .SSI4v-4 IL, BISHOP
WIIlPPLE.

ATTEMPT TO -4SS4SSI.VA 7I3 BISHOP
WIIIPPLE
An insane divinity student named
Minis, made an attempt to assassin
ate Bis :op Whipple, OIL Sunday last ut
Earibault. During the morning SER
vice at the CatlIet}ral, and just after the
announcement that the Bishop would
preach III the evening, man moved
rapidly up the aisle, and when near the
bishop drew Il pistol. The Bishop
sprang forward, caught the man s arm,
whirIed him round, and pinioned him
until he was uisarmed. The Bishop
had refused to orlain Minis a deacon
on account Of unsoundness Of mind,
and this is supposed to he the cause of
the attempt. The young man has been
sent to the insane Asylum ut st. Peter.
ut tllc evening service the congrcg;l.
ton united i'll devout thanksgiving for
the Bishops ueliyerancc.
The Bishops remarkable presence of
mind saved his life. Thousands of
persons throughout the country who
have learned to love and revere BishO,
Whipple, will join with lis congrega.
ton in utvout thanksgiving for his es.
cape.
TIE Il 1TEnH7' 10 RL-IN BEECIIER.
The Beecher-Tilton affair drags its
slow length along. Beecher's state.
ment has not been made yet. AS the
scandal progresses, it becomes more
and more probable that Tlton and
Moulton have formed conspiracy t,
run Beecher. The more we see OF
Tilton the more detestable he becomes
For years he has been cackling to Ia,
this egg, rs has been said. lie takes
advantage Of his wife's weakness Whel
She IS Ill and unable to resist his ilnpor
tu'ltles, aud EFFORTS c.nfcssions from
her and forces her to sign papers with
out knowing what they contain. Hay
ing thus made, as he supposeS, Il case
he publishes his wife to the world as 4,
adultcress.
There is one result of this wretchct
scandal that cannot be too severely con
denned. Tie newspapers are publish
ing everything relating to Becchcr ant
Tjlton, whether relevant or irrelevant
false or true. Thus stories comm!
from nameless and irresponsible per
SONS are scattered broadcast through
out the country. which, if published il
book form and sold on the street, woul>
subject the printer and vendor TO az
rest and punishment fol dealing in oh
scene literature. Nov is the time fo
any one who delights in the obscen.
to come forward with all obscene story
and he can have it carried into ever,
Christian home where a daily newspa
per is read.
The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-08

The total valuation of property at
Mortified is S7S7 1853.
New-York tribune., 1874-03-14

iron Tho Committee know that the Ibeauty and value
of Russian consists in its polish. and n It gets
bemished rusied it IL worth than com
mon iros. We had hrge de lucon made on this case
but not more than should have mad. Wo found out
why it was said that we had paid this money. II
because the clerk ,said hes found So check upon
book for a thousand dollar, and be be
hcyed llthougl there nothing 20 indicate ~ that
that check was drawn IN favor OF agent Of the
Government But we rot the OF the ship which
the niOn imported aud on which this Tremendous
allowance made for damages. and we foundItbal
the snip sailed St. Petersburg six months after tue
date when the money was paid.
Now, Sir. jayne says that he went carefully all
our invoices Tor five years and that no found 65s and
odd of usderyaued goods and that tho duty on these
uudealued goods at 25 per cent would have amounted
TO CCi g. But he did say that he found any has
else. He did not say that he found anything
TO mitigate that. Now, 1 want to say TO thi,
Committee that our books show, aud prove
It, here ia the whole collateral evidence OF ~
tnat we paid on one single contract, made with one
single manufacturer that year $4,000 TO the GoyerDmeD,
of the Unted States by valuations Of the
goods over the price that paid the manufacturer fot
them and that during that year onr total imporn.
tions Amounted to s35s6O)o We voluntarily s4ied to
tho invoices OF the goods which were sem,
from Liverpool 100000 odd IN that year
to the cost Of our TN, which over
valuation paid the Government lJ per cent duties
NOW, gentlemen, If you can suppose for one moment
that Phelps. DOjg5 Co. deliberately. systematically
Intentionally started to dCrdui the Government. Of tho
Uuitod States out ofth plltry Of sGo) by under
valuation in the OF dge years to the amount Of
5000. when upon sI,e contract added s5sOO0 aud
Ia single s2jJcg0 TO the cost Of goods. hon
DO not know waat you would do with evidence.
Gentlemen, submit this case to you Ii were to 20
on further with 1t | shOIld PROBABLY occupy mach OF
your time, aud perhaps have already occupied moro
time than should have done; but ths matter has been
heart pretty strong gy for the last twelve months
The Committee then adjourned till "a p. m-
New-York tribune., 1874-03-14

The following has been received by Phelps.
Dodge & Co. from tho house Of james s. Mason Co.
OF Puiladeplia:
New-York tribune., 1874-03-14

enable to ship IL IN an AineTlcdn NesSc IL "dS SohI
TO Penang at cost OF several hundred dollars.
The prices OF this article are, as general thing,
the same at Singapore they at Penang Just as the
rce ~ articles would about the same In the City OF
philadelphia and the City OF NeW-fOrK. Under the
rulings Of the Treasury Department goods shipped
from Belfast with the consular oath taken at Belfast
and subsequently shipped from Liverpool simply pay
the duty that they would have paid # they had been
sh,pped from Belfast direct Under this ruling, and
with that understanding. we never thought OF such
thing as adding to the invoice the cost Of shipping this
block TN from Singapore to Penang. 1t was mere
matter OF convenience the amount was not added to
the invoice but was added in our accouncurrent from
our correspondent at Penang. In his annual account
he charged for kilograms and reiShs between
the two places. making on the whole something IKE
Al 900; and that amount. 1 suppose, was what
they claimed vitiated forfeited these two Invoices
We did not really know what the case was. The Gov
rrment had our books and papers. We could not get
nc accurate idea as TO the amount which the Govern
,Dent claimed had been undervaued. We made every
effort TO obtain information but all that we could learn
WAS that IL small in proportion TO the invoices
then made this proposition to Judge Davis that they
conld 90 over the invoices that were objected TO, take
out the various items that were undervaued aud az
Vreeate the amount, and we would give our check for
r. These invoices they pretended TO examine, but we
ware peyer present at any such examination, nor any
representatives OF our house and we nave no idea or
the manner in which they made up this s27l.cOo Mr.
Jaync probably has IL his carpetbag bat we do not
know thing about il all we could learn was that 1t
was horrible case
CUsToM-HoUsE OATH
Now, in regard The oath Mr.. Jayne presumes that,
having been a merchant for forty years. did not
know what a Custom.house oath In the in
teryiew In the dark place. he took out the oath aud
read II to me- he read II 10 you yesterday-he oath
taken by our firm IN Liverpool, when the goods were
shipped. But he did then exactly what he did yester-
! day he said there was nothing there about market
value that 1t oath that that the exact
or the goods And u Is And that has the Oath
since 1872 for aught know Ii is a common thing In
NewYork TO say that something OF account Is about
equal TO the Custom house oath We are not accustomed
falsely, but nneenths OF all the entries made
| in the City OF New-York, according TO the
| strict rule OF this oath, would be made
| under the Implication Of perjury. Mr.. Jayne did
exactly on that occasion he did yesterday he read
the.one form but he did not read the other Here e1
hbitiug paper Is tie oath in which that
Invoice represents the actual cost and quantity Of the
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1874-01-21
CLASS HOMES ~.

The intelligence. the virtue. and The
honesty Of Massachusetts are all proyerbial.
Her claims to tto possession Of these quali-
ties are unquestioned. Did not the Puri-
tan fathers land ouher shores and ongratt
upon the institutions Of the Western En-
pire which they planted, all those charac-
teristics for which they were 50 eminent,
honesty, candor, freedom from cant, reli-
gioas federation, generosity and oil the hui
man virtues? Did not al these virtues
take root aud flourish, aud did mot they at.
tach themselves exclusively to New Eng
land? Was not all the rest Of the land,
filled up with the heather, barbarians,
rude ignorant and vicious? or course it
was and Massachusetts, has gone on TO pros.
per aud expand in piety. morality and
intelligence. whilst the poor dispised
South has been plunged deeper and deeper
in tie nirc Of vice. and the aarkhcss o. ig.
norance, until to name them both 10 the
same breath were almost profanation,,s
That this is so, thefollowing tables MOST
clearly prove. They are taken ftona' The
compendium Of the 9th census taken In
1870. and will be found on page 5SI.
In Massachusetts, the native white ropu-
lation was 1000. 0s5. cnlored 1917.
North Carolina. white. 6T6.6Sa. colored
39i .65c. Tn Massachusetts,, l,i52 whites
and 1850 colcrcd now in prison. In North
Carolina, 1872 whites. aud $50 eolorsd were
in prison. IN Massachusetts, one in four Of
the whites and one in sev9n Of the colored
were attending school. While in Nor'.
Carolina one ia II Of the whites aud one in
81 Of the colored attended school.
In point Of crime the case stands thus !:
In Massachusetts, one out Of 9s7s whites
are in Jail, and out Of 100 colored, In
North Carolina one out Of ), i26 whitesarc
in Jail. aud one out Of l. 1856 colered.
So much for the contrast Of virtue and
vice. Of enlightenment aud barbarisin.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1874-01-21
The President declines SO far 10 interfere.
No collision set, and no blood shed.
vIRGfNIA SENATOR.

Afler 81 ballottingsin caucus, Robt. E.
Withers lately elected Ii. Governor Of
Virginia. was elected ss the conservative
candidate for the Sepatorship. and on the
18th be was elected, receiving the whole
strength Of his party.
The contest was prolonged IN cancns By
the difficulty Of selection among 80 many Of
eminent merit. But there seems to have
been no bitterness Of feeling evolved, and
the defeated aspirants accepted the voice
Of the majority with cheerful submission,
while the State Of Virginia is made glad
that the Senate Of the United States is again
to be adorned BY that representation Of ta-
lent and moral worth for which Virginia
has through her whole historybeen eonspi-
cuous.
In common with Virginia, We express our
qualification. and in the choice Of sach men
asRobt. Il. Wi,hcr-, see an approach to the
return Of those days when, to be Senator
fin the United States Congress, was dis
tinc,ion we'll worthy of aim aud possession.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1874-01-21

sa- Robt. w. Hughes Radical candi-
date,iOr Governor Of Virginia has been no
minated by the Prcsiden, as Judge Of the
Eastern District II Virginia. and bis n,mi-
nation has been confirmed by the Senate.