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The New York herald., 1874-08-31
THE FLOATING HOSPITAL.

The Work OF 81. Johns Guild Among
the Sick POor-Its Need and Necessi-
ties.
No one can deny, and none know better than
physicians, the great good that has come to the
destitute sick of the city through the untiring
efforts of st. Johns Guild These volunteers, who
daily find time to visit abodes OF poverty ana dis
ease, have been Godsend to many humble
family, which else would have found nothing
to lean upon or to save It from
going to pieces. Few are aware
how these shattered families of mechanics and
laborers upon the death or discharge of their
supporting member, become separated and hope
lessly lost in the great whirlpool that surrounds
them. They are absorbed by the two great pauper
and criminal classes, and only meet after DAYS,
weeks months, or years OF separation in the poor
ordinary charitable institutions offer no nope at
the present time. Like the churches they close
poverty. not cure or prevention. The govern
ment IN times like the present Withdraws Its
the Of its s0 e
Only patient, earnest, active souls are OF value in
suca moment, and they must be moved by pity
and not professional philanthropy.
Last winter tue volunteers OF the Guild attended
to the feeding, clothing. warming and nursing OF
S5 600 men, women and children, many sick and
all Of them hungry, who had been lett helpless and
often homeless by the commercial disasters which
swept away fortunes, closed the doors factories
and workshops and locked up little hoards in
savings banks for sixty days" during which the
deposltors might beg or starve.
Six weeks ago. when, IN barely more than two
weeks time, a thousand children under two years
OF age died In this city, the volunteers OF this
ganiZatlon again came forward, and headed by the
Rev. Alyan Wiswall took prompt and most sue
cessful action. The physicians avowed the fact
that with medicines only they were pOwerless 70
stem the tide OF disease and death sweeping away
the little ones OF New York's poor, and that they
must nave fresh, pure air. The Guild
called upon the generous Of all creeds to
help them, and they have given twelve excursions
on the waters surrounding us, taking out Of the
heated and poisoned atmosphere of the crowded
quarters 10000 mothers and children. They have
announced that they are without funds, while the
slcKly season Is still upon u.s. The bare announce
ment or the fact viii surely I'LL their empty
treasury.
Contributions to the Guild.
The following contributions TO the destitute SICK
children's 1und have been received at the HERALD
office:-
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reacned the Forty-second street depot
~ ~ zen o'@ock, having made journey OF 400 miles
Ia e'gnreen hours, which included stopping OF
SIX noErs at Saratoga to see the sights. Tney all
AND the completeness OF their accom- modations.
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BELOW.

Bark Jnahee tar). McLoDgalin. from LverDooA
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A BsoLUTE DIVORCES OBTAINED FROM COURTS
Of different states legal every where no sve
State; fEEDkRiCK l. KING, Connsellor'at-Law. 'o'
Bxv4dway.
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HERALD BRANCH OFFICE, BROOKLYN, COR
H. ncr OF Fulton avenue and Boerum street.
open from s A. NJ. to Q r. ".
On Sunday from to . =. N. '
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MISCELL LANEOUS.

A BSOLUTE DIVORCES OBTAINED FROM DIFFER
IA ent states; legal elsewhere: descrtion, &c, sun-
yorce granted; advice free. M HOUSE Attorney ist
Broadway.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-03-23
Animal Teaching.

Long years before the American Rarey's
name was heard as ''horse-tamer," a secret 1
existed. as family heirloom, among branch
| of the O'Sullivans in the South of Ireland.
| This family was known as "Tte Whisper.
ers," and they possessed the power of rem
dering as quiet as a lamb the most stubborn
and unmanageable horse that ever existed.
Whether they did anything more to horse
than breathe into his nostrils we know not,
but by doing this, and by kind, soothing, and
other ways known to themselves, they effect
ed their purpose and retained their fame.
Putting the question of drugs or stmulants,
or other fascinating means aside, and coming
to the point of pure and unadulterated do
mestication and teaching perhaps there was
no person ih modern times achieved so much
success in animal teaching as S. 3issett. This
man was an humble shoemaker. He was
born in Scotland, in 1921, but he afterwards
removed to London, where lie married a
woman who brought him some property.
Then, turning to a broker, he accumulated
money until the year 1859, when his atten-
tion was turnel to Il e training of animals,
birds, and fishes. He was led into this new
study on reading an account of remarkable
horse shown at iair at St. Germans.
Bisset bought horse and dog, and sue
ceeded beyond his expectations in teaching
them to perform various feats. He next pur-
chased two monkeys which he taught to
dance and tumble on a rope, and one would
bold a candle in one paw and turn the barrel
organ with the other, while his companion
danced. He taught three cats to dc a great
many wonderful things, to sit before music
books and to squall notes pitched to different
keys. He advertised cats opera in the
Haymarket, and successfully carried out his
programme, the cats accurately fulfilling all
their parts. He pocketed some thousands Dy
these performances. He next taught leveret,
and then several species of birds to spell the
name of any person in the comp; ny, and to
distinguish the hour CT the day or night.
Six turkey cocks were next rendered amen
able to country dance, and after six
months teaching he trained turtle to fetch
and carry like dog aud having chalked the
floor and blackened its claws, he madeiit trace
out the name of any given person in the
conpany.-Land md Water.
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An Old Town.
BY T. B. ALDRICH.

Rivermouth is town where almost literal
ly nothing happens. Sometimes somebody is
married, and sometimes somebody dies
with surprising abruptness, as the old parson
did for example, sometimes vessel is
blown on the rocks at the mouth of the har-
Dor. Bat Of those salient tragedies and COM
edies which make up the sum of life in cities,
Rivermouth knows next to nothing Since
the haIging of a witch or two, in the pre-
revolutionary days, the Office of sheriff there
has been virtually a sinecure. The police
court-where now and then thoughtless,
hght-fingered person is admonished OF the err
rOr of his ways, and the one habltual drunk
ard is periodically dispatched to the Town
Farm-seems almost like branch of the
Sunday-school The commr rnity may be said
to have lived for thirty years on single di-
vorce case, growing out of the elopement of
Major Tom Deering with Mrs. Honoria Mad
dox,-to this day perlous story
THAT matrons tell, with sharpened tongue,
To maids with dow wncast eyes,"
In default of great events, small matters
rise to the first magnitude in RivermOuth.
There are people there who can give you, If
you chance to be to the manner born, the
most minute particulars Of the career of your
great-granU-1aIner, anu W wuotl WnaI yeu
| have for dinner is far from being an ,uhinter-
| esting item.
'T see Capen Chris Bell at Seth Wiggns's
this mornhr," says Mr.. Utah Stebbens to
Mr.. Caleb Stokels; che bought that great tur-
| key of Seth's, and six poun's of steak-right
off the tenderlihe. Guess he expects his
brother-in-law's family down from Bostin.
Capen Chris Bell always was good provid-
| er."
This piece OF information lies like i've
l coal upon the brain of Mr. Stokels UNTIL Will
becoming gravity, he tulns it over 70 ta some ass
other inquiring neighbor, Al moue t,.a ant;re
nnnnlat;on ot Rivermouth sit down in imag-
Rupiaa ination At Captain Bells dinner.table the
next day.-From "Prudence Pa1frey'" ."
April Atlantic,
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1.-TWO Gentlemen and their wives and two or thre
Il single gentlemen can be accommodated wit
pleasant rooms and board at IS Free street. oc7tf
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wanted.
"A MIDDLE AGED Lady that thoroughly under
"A stands housekeeping and can take The care of
Siniidren,s wardrobe in family of five persons Ad-
uress T. .. Box 6O2, stating terms, &c. mh21d1w*
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Booksellers and StatiOners.
HOYT, FOGG & BREED, No. 9l Middle
Street.
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The editors of the Cincinnati Enquirer are
growing truthful. Speaking, doubtless, for
themselves, they say: 'sNext to port, whiskey
is our main dependence
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DOES ADVERTISING PAY?-There Is no in
stance record of well sustained system of
judiclous advertising failing of success
my success is owing to my hberality in ad-
yertising "-Bonner.
advertised my productions and made mon
ey."-Nicholas Longacorth.
Constant and persistent advertising is . sure
prelude to wealth.-Stephen Girard.
He who invests one dollar in business should
invest one dollar in advertising that business
"A. T. Stescdrt.
without the aid of advertisements could
have done nothing in my speculations. have
the most complete faith in printers ink. Ad-
vertising is the royal road to business.
mum.
Advertising has furnished me with q COM
petence. Amos Lo,crence.
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Farms for Sale.

Farm Of 1870 acres within 2& miles
AzISM-c of Portland. Que halfheavily cover
E4iNasAzs R ed with timber and wood balance
~ IslaSII1 under good cultivation with sufici-
*1..t1Ae5 ent pasturage. Well adapted fol
milk or market gardening. Good soil and southern
exposure. Good house and barn. About three acres
of Salt marsh goes with the farm.
Also farm of 140 acres Within three miles of Saco
Post Office, two miles from Old Orchard Beach, bor-
ders on thu p s. s. P. R. R., and station is to be
built within halt mile of the house. Large am
ount of timber and wood. One of the best brick
houses in the city of Saco twostories, modern built
in thorough repair. Large barn and outbuildings
Dry and healthy location. For price and terms en-
quire of JOSEPH HOBSON
Sac0, Maine.
March 13, 1874. MCLEOD &W1m12
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THE PRESS.
MONDAY MORNING, MARCH. 2s: 1874

MONDAY MORNING, MARCH. 2S: 1874.
Gossip and Cleaning.
No man is always wrong; clock that does
not run at all is right every twelve hours.
The firm of Grim & Barrett need not
have added to their sign the word ''dentist"
"YOu might have heard The unfolding of a
cambria handkerchief" is a French phrase
for expressing profound silence.
The st. Louis Boot-blacks' Convention re-
Gently in session, passed vote of censure on
the size OF the average st. Louis foot.-I Bos-
ton Globe.
DoN'T cram the child a. school-it is bad
for the brain; not at the tablet is bad for
the stomach.
Emerson says: "The way to make the
world peter is by reforming number one, then
there Is surely one less villain in the world"
The Chinese have saying that an unlucky
word dropped from the tongue cannot be
drawn back by coach and six horses,
Ihe sweet contents bedewed the Streets"
sighs the Manchester Mirror and American.
1t was broken molasses hogshead. -
A gentleman triend has two --.naries, and
has named then" m"waeelef and WILSON,
His reason fur these appellatlons is that neith-
er or them are ''Singers"
A modern thinker says that many people
will be astonished when they get to Heaven
by finding angels laying no schemes to be
archangels.
THIS is the time at which young lades write
to their dress maker that she ''really must
come, or they shan't have anything 70 wear,
Easter"
There is resident of this city who has
never during the whole course of his life been
outside the county, never set foot on steam
cal, nor cast a vote; he was born yesterday.
A man in Wilmington, N. c., is thus de-
scribed by young lady Of the same city; "He
is so stingy that whenever he smiles it is al
ways at his neighbors' expense"
A fop, in company, wanting his servant,
called out, "Where's that blockhead of
mine" "On your shoulders, sir" said la
dy."
The editors of the Cincinnati Enquirer are
growing truthful. Speaking, doubtless, for
themselves, they say: ''Next to port, whiskey
is our main dependence
Every young man who is aspiring, wants to
do great things and to preach great sermons.
Great sermons, young gentlemen, ninety
times in hundred, are nuisances. They are
like steeples without any bells in them, things
struck high up in the air, serving for oma-
ment attracting observation, but shelterng
nobody, warning nobody. helping nobody
[Beecher.
A letter left the Chicopee post-ofice We'd
nesday morning, which bore the following
poetical superscription:
| One w. ", Of Chicopee,
THE note would SEMI his brother,
Good Dr. B. (whose name yeu see,
Is Barnes. but then h botheri
To have IT rhyme hal this time
To make some change or other.)
His snug abode in IslandiRhode
You'll find In Bristol village
By honest mode he earns his food
And yet tits done by piltage.
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Farm in Cape Elizabeth for Sale,
or Exchange.
FTNHE well known Broad Farm, adjoining the Re-
Il form School grounds, consisting of 81 acres, two
good orchards, &c., two story House on the prem
ises, rooms. and large new barn. Price $4,000
TERSCN, 10 Fluent Block, or on the premises.
mhlZ eOd2w
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At your banquets never allow the wives to
sit opposite their husbands. Not only flirt-
ing IA. e. tpn) is rendered utterly impractica-
Die under such conditions, but there is Cor
gonism in each others eyes which petrifies
their tongues when they catch sight of one
another. Let every wife be seated on the
same side as her husband, and as far from
him as possible; then, although it may be
mostly carried on in undertones, you will nev-
er find the conversation for a single moment
cease.-Punch.
In a certain French comedy a young man
about to be married is found under somewhat
suspicious circumstance purchasing piano.
He assures his falher-in-law in prospective
that he intends it for his bride. "But you
know very we'll" objects the father-in-aw.
"that she dosen't play" ''Of course do, !"
responds the ready bridegroom; otherwise
shouldn't be such fool as to give her a
piano."
modern Pythias on a small scale was
found in Booklyn police court, the other
day. Alfred Schwartz was called, and man
stepped up briskly, while the judge read tine
charge. When he finished, he glanced at the
supposed Schwartz, ard 'twasn't the man.
II don't want you," said the judge. "Wall,
you see, judge" answered the substitute,
''Mr. Schwartz has the tooth-ache, and
stand for him." Bnt the magistrate continu-
ed the case.
"And you have no other sons?" asked
curious lady of bronzed old sea captain.
"Oh, yes, madam; 1 had one that lived in
the South Sea Islands for nearly a dozen
years."
"Really! Was he bred there, and what
was his taste-the sea or landr'
''No, madam, he wasn't bread; he was
meat-leastways the niggers ate him, and as
for his taste-the chief said he tasted of ter
backer."
The lady walked to another part of the
ship, and the captain smiled, and took fresh
quid of ''terbacker" himself.
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MIsCELLANEOUs NOTICES.

For SALE on favorable terms, a valuable
slate property. partially developed, with most
encouraging prospects, in the eastern part of
the State. Owners refer to s. T. Pullen, Esq
PRESS Office. ie14-dtf
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City of Portland.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscribers have
IN been duly appointed Executors Of the Will of
CHARLES DEAKE late of Portland,
in the County Of Cumberland deceased, and have
taken upon themselves that trust by giving bonds as
the law directs. All persons having demands upon
the estate OF said deceased required to exhibit
the same, and all persons indebted to said estate
are called upon to make payment to
ALBERT WARWICK, of Portland,
GEORGE DEAKE, of Boston, Mass,
Executors.
Portland, Feb. II, 1874. mh21d1aw3wsS
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Freedom Notice.

FNHIS is to give notice that have given my SON,
Frederick l. Leach, his time, and shall claim
of his earnings nor pay any debts OF his con-
tracing after this date JOHN LEACH.
Lynn, March 9, 1874. mh14dsw
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Rare Chance for a Mechanic.

VHE subscriber will cell the desirable property at
Il Cooks Mills in Casco, consisting of q history
honse and wood-house, with IS acres Of land, with
interest In excellent saw-mill and water privilege.
Will sell ala together either separately. The shove
will be sold on favorable terms, and offers hrst rate
soft tin ber near by For further particulars enquire
Of VIM. NJ COOK, on the premises r ,oo1
mc5deod1v&w7w10 MARYE. w. COOA.
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FOR. SALE.

FOR SALE.
Little Chebeague-The Most Beautiful
Of all the Islands of Caseo Bay.
1t contains one hundred and for
AzMN-O ty acres of land, thirty of which is
@fTaEa~Ll covered with a beautiful Grove.
S Ml MllI al The balance is the very best of TIL
zIa5zs9 sa4l1 lage land. The buildings consist Of
The Sunny Side Hotel,
large, new house, completely finished and furnish
ed throughout; large barn and farmhouse, bowling
alleys ice house, and dancing floor in the grove;
never failing well of good water. The location OF
this Island, with its advantages for fishing and boat
ing its beautiful grove and building, renders it one
Of the most desira lie places among all the Islands
for picnics and parties.
For further information apply TO VIM SENTER.
No. "a Exchange St., Portland. mc9eodtf
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For Sale.

A SMALL place, three miles from Portland, pleas
"A antly located on what is known as the Fore
side road, consisting Of story and half House
with el good barn with sheds attached together
with ten acres of good land. Said buildings are in
good condition as to wood work. The above desira-
Bile property will be sold easy terms For partic
ulars inquire at 81 Merrill corner of Turner stI eet,
Portland. j. A. WEIGH.
mill eOd1m*ttf
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ts published every THURSDAY MORNING at " oo
year, if paid in advance, at So 90 year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: one ihch OF space,
enotb of column constitutes square,
81 50 per square daily first week. 70 cents per
week after; three Insertions or less 81 90; contnu
sng every other day after first week, so cents.
Iaf square, three insertions less, rs cents; one
week. 81 90; 80 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one third additional,
Under head of .'AMUsEMENTs," and "AUcTIoN
SALEs 50 90 per square per week; three insertions
or less 81 so.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS (Which has a large circulation in every part
of the Sae) for 81 90 per square for first insertion,
and so cents per square for each subsequent nser-
tion.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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FOR SAIF,

FOR SALE
A TWO STORY HOUSE at Woodford's Corner
"A Prlce $780, Enquire Of
GEORGE RACKLEFF,
mc20dtf WOodfOrd's Corner.
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A Good Farrm for Sale.
For Sale,

We offer for sale our property in
1zGA-A Ligona Village, C. E., consisting o.
lI1GIE3R two Houses. arranged for eight fam
T. l15lEWIi lilies, and land and outDuildings con-
&9s564ER4 nected Herewith. These houses are
new and thoroughly ard substantially built, and
fully occupied by prompt paying tenants. This is q
most desirable investment for any having funds
invest. This properly is entirely free of encum
brance and will be sold on liberal terms.
For particulars End terms inquire of us, at oul
place of business.
CHURCHILL & MELCNER.
Ol Commercial Street, Portland.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS
Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO..
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

TERMS; Eight Dollars Year in advance. TIC
mail subscribers Seven Dollars Year if paid in 40
vance.
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DIR. WIN. HALLS
Balsam for the Lungs,


THE GREAT AMERICAN CONSUME
TIVE REMEDY.
.ConsumpH n is NOT an incnrable disease PApsi-
clans assure US Of this fdct 1t Is only necessary to
have the RIGHT REMEDY, and the terrible malady
can be conquered.
HALLS BALSAM Is THIS REMEDY.
PREssIvE TIGHiNEss ACROSS THE LUSt 8, and heals
the lacerated nd excor,ated surfaces which the
ON OF the disease produces.
WHILE LIFE LASTS THERE Is HOPE.
1t may not be too late to effect cure svsn after
the doctors hare giren you up.
HALLS BALSAM Is sold everywhere, and may Do
had at wholesale OF the PRoPRIEroRs, JonN =.
HENRY, CURRAN q CO., at their Great Medelihs pi
Warehous, and College Place, New YORK. rh'''
81 per bottle.
HALLS BAISAM is also a sure remedy ~r
COUGHS.
COLDS,
PNEUMONIA,
BRONCHITIS.
SssPiTTiNe OF BLOOD,
wHooPINe COUGH,
...sr disc ,ses of the respiratory organs.
.,onretors Of Scovilis Blood and Liver Syrup.
aha,ic Salve Edey's Troches, Oxygenated kitters.
Motifs A''eI JOHN f. HENRY, CURRAN g CO..
..cfwIm11 and College flaca Nev v,rk
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WANTS, LOST, FOUND.
LOST !!

a Ladies' Gold Stem.Winding
WATCH and CHAIN, also Charms
alIached. The finder will be lib
crazy rewarded on leaving ii at
MM. SENTER'S, No. 81 Exchange
mh21 ,so,v
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REAL ESTATE.
Tannery for Sale at a Great Bar
gain.

IN Deering (Stroudwater Village) containing 1ls
l. Watts, mostly covered. The buildings are in good
repair. The Tannery is supplied with water by two
aqueducs, the best of water for manufacturing pur
poses; the location is very good tor purchasing
hides and bark, being located within few rods OF
the Canal and the Portland and Ogdensburg Rail-
road. The bark is ground by water power. There
are about 20 acres OF land the purchaser can have
one acre to the whole. There is no doubt that the
town would exempt the capital OF the Tannery ior
purchase could remain on a mortgage.
For particulars enquire of GEO. R. DAVIS, Real
Estate Broker, or Jonathan Smith, the premises.
mcZ1 d3m
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TO LETT
Pleasant Rooms With Board,
no1Oeodtf At 3oh High St., s. s. KNIuHT.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Bakers.
w. @ COBB, Nos. 2S and 30 Pearl Street.
On direct route between New Custom
House and Post Office, near the Market.
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Ship Carpenters Wanted.
FTVHE subscriber will give steady employment to
Il Twenty-Five Ship Carpenters at Yarmouth,
Maine. JOSEPH A. SEABURY
March 4th, 1874. mar7d1meod
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Lost.

pETWEEN the Eastern Railroad pepot and Mid
ID die St., Wednesday, the path Dec, wallet
containing from eighty to ninety dollars The find
er will be literally rewarded by leaving it at this
Office dc30