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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-10

If two more absurd sch emes were ever
presented in legislative body this side of
Utopia than those presented yesterday in
the National House by Messrs White Of
Alabama and Vance of NC, we should
mo, we don't want to see them, for we
doa't want to lose faith in everything.
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The press Of the country has commented
upon the failure of Edwin Booth in such a
manner as to indicate the appreciation on
the part of the intelligent public of his efforts
to elevate, purify and exalt the drama. Mr..
Booth, from his magnificent income, might
have been rich man to-day instead of a
bankrupt had bis object been to make mon
ey. Such was not his purpose. His aim
was to elevate and enoble an art which has
been made to minister to vice. He concelv-
ed the idea of building Theatre which
should be closed against all representations
except the legitimate drama, which he has
done SO much to popularize in this country.
To accomplish this purpose he spent money
lavishly. The cost far exceeded the esti-
mates the receipts havo n.ncu meet tue
EXPENDITURES, and the result is bankruptcy.
Mr.. Booth might have avoided the stigma of
this failure If in the intervals of his regular
seasons, he had permitted the maudlin and
sensational drama to be presen ed in his
theatre; but having made it the home of the
higher drama, he repealed as its foes those
representations of indecency, pruriency and
shallowness which have brought tine stage
into disrepute. 1t is said there are failures
more glorious than success. This is certain
ly true Of Edwin Booths misfortune.
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Masonic. On the evening of Feb 7.h A.,
following officers Of Drummond Lodge NJ NJ
11s, F. & A NJ, of Parsonsfield. were pub,iclv
installed by Past D. D. G. NJ Jerry Dearborn
Winfield 8. Young, w. M; Almon o. Smart,
s. W.; Joseph Wedgwood, j. W.; Charles O.
Mute, Treas; David M. Merrill, Sec. Ruthvin
]. Dearborn. s. D.; Stephen E. Watson, j. D.
Edwin A. Sadler, Marshal; Mark Chapman.
Chaplain; George F. Chapman, S. S.; John A.
Pease, j. s. George r. Young, TYLER.
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STATE OF MAINE.

IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Feb. 4, 1874.
ORDERED, That notice of public hearing In re-
gard to the discontinuance of the Cumberland and
Oxford Canal, to be held before the Judiciary Com
mittee of the Legislature Tuesday the 18th inst
at o'clock p NJ be printed for six days successive
ly in the Portland Daily Press and the Daily East
ern Argus, and that such publication be deemed a
sufficient notice to all parties interested.
Bead and passed. Sent up for concurrence.
S. j, CHADBOURNE. Clerk.
In SENATE. Feb. s, 1874.
Read and concurred.
fe7sntd SAMUEL w. LANE, Sec'y.
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Death Of Judge COnkline

Hon Alfred Conkling, father of the eminent
Senator of New York died at Utica on the 9Th
inst, at the age of SO. Mr.. Conkling was a
member of Congress fifty years ago, was subse.
quently appointed by President Adams U. s.
Judge for the Northern District of New York
and held the Office some twenty-eight years.
He resigned in 1852 to accept the Office of Min
lister 70 Mexico to which he was appointed bv
President Fillmore.
The later years of his life have been passed in
dignihed retirement at Utica. the home of his
gifted son. He was gentleman of fine pres
ence, courtly bearing, thorough culture and ex-
emplary character. He was great reader and
student and a charming conversational. Be-
tween him and his youngest son existed the
most tender relations, and it was pleasant to
observe the paternal pride which was mingled
with the affection of the venerable sire, and
the touching filial devotion, with which it was
reciprocated. He passed away peacefully and
painess'y, retaining to the last his mental fac
mites ana leaving behind him the memory of a
blameless and useful life.
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MISS e. M. EVERETT.
TEACHER Of
ms I r U MI ENTAIL MUSIC,
81 OXFORD STREET,
TERMS $40. jan13d1m* tfe20
To the Public.

The Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty to AMI
mails respectfully gives notice that ALoNZo H.
LIBBY, Constable whose office is at No. so Middle
street, Cup stairs) been appointed Agent of the
Society.
The public are therefore requested to give prompt
information to him of any cruelty to animals that
may come to their knowledge, and he will see to it
that the offenders brought to speedy and strict
Justice, Per order
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Music.

Old stock of Sheet Music for sale for a few days
only for five cents piece. Also Books very cheap.
G. X. HAYES,
fe3sntf ~ Middle Street.
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TIE Argus says that the Democratic
State Committee will not meet at Augusta in
February, which means, ii our contemporary
is authority, that the little unpleasantness is
temporarily adjusted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-10

The hearing on the annexation of a por
ton of Cape Elizabeth to Portland begins
this afternoon at Augusta before the Com
mittee on Division of Towns.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-10
THE PR ESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, FEB. 10. 1874
Drawing the Line.

The New York organ of the Liberals which
recently refused to give publicity to certain
startling revelations impeaching shigh Of
hcials' because they were forgeres, virtually
confesses thereby that there are limitations
TO the measure of Misrepresentation which
may be melted out to political opponents.
Like the barber described by Dickens who
softened his refusal to shave the coal HEAVIER,
by pleading that She must draw the line
somewhere, the editor whose columns have
welcomed all other forms of misstatement
closes them against forgeries. Without tarry-
ing to consider the nice ethical questions in
volved in this subtle distinction, one cannot
help reaching the conclusion, that in encour-
aging what it conceives to be less reprehensi-
bic methods of warfare, it has created mar
ket for stronger sensations and suggested the
manufacture of more appetizing scandals than
those which have palled upon the taste of its
readers by constant iteration. Almost every
high official has at some time or other been
the object of such extreme vituperaton, that
the public will feel sense of relief upon being
informed that one of the most prominent Or
gans whose chief business it is 10 disseminate
this sort of falsehood, has been seized with
such spasm of virtue that it will sternly de-
cline to aid an accomplish in giving currency
to documents which it knows to be forged.
The exquisite self-complacency with which
the journal in question parades its heroic alb
negation in the rejection of matter which
would give spice to its columns and increase to
its subscription list reminds one of the story
that Is told of Col. Billy Wilson who recruit
ed regiment of bulies and pick-pockets, in
New York during the Rebellion. The re-
doubtable Colonel and his corps of roughs
were consigned to an island on the Southern
coast, where they would be out of the way of
those temptations, which they had been I'M
able to resist before they turned soldiers.
One day visitor appeared on the Island and,
waiting upon the Colonel, was cordially re-
csived and invited to inspect the Regiment.
As the Colonel and his visitor were walking
through the field, the latter inquired of the
former whether the men under his command
were of as bad character as had been repre-.
sented. ''Not word Of truth in itr' saws
the Colonel with marked emphasis.
just then a soldier appeared saunteripg
towards them with fine fat turkey slung oy-
er his shoulder.
"Where did you get that turkey?" asked
Wilson, in familiar tone. l
81 stole it, old boy" was the bluff reply.
"Yeu see" said the imperturbable Wilson,
''he'll steal but he won't liep
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FOR SALE.
TO LUMB e H M EN-.

DIFFERING to the above advertisement the
LII subscribers would sell the whole or a part of
the above valuable Mills and Lumber lands to a
practical Lumberman who would be willing to take
the superintendent of the whole business.
The mil. is and called one of the best in Nova
Scotia, and with the mill there is about 900 acres
of the best Pine lands IN Nova Scotia. These lands
are known as the Gushing Lands and are well worth
the attention of Lumbermen. Apply to
DUFFUS & CO.,
ja12d2mis Halifax. N. S.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-10

THOMPSON Il TODD,
CARRIAGE TRIMNIERS
90 GREEN ST., Opp0. City Scales,
Repairing of all kinds promptly attended to.
EH-A liberal discount to Stable-keepers.
H. F. THOMPSON. H. D. TODD.
jazz WF&Msn1m
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DIED.
MARRIED.
this city, Feb. 8, Edwin A. True, aged 2s year

In this city, Feb. 8, Edwin A. True aged 26 years
months.
Funeral services this (Tuesda) afternoon at
O'Clock, at Free street church. Friends and relatives
are invited to attend. Corrected)
In Milton, Jan. %, Mrs. Sarah, widow Of the late
Sa nuel Wentworth, aged II years months.
In Dayton, Jan. 80. Abby j.. daughter of Joseph
and Abigail Roberts, aged q years months.
In Camden. Feb. 8, Geo. B. Barrows aged 30 years
10 months.
so years months
~ The funeral services of the late Harriet F.
Larrabee will take place on Wednesday forenoon at
10 O'clock at her late residence No. % Chestnut st.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.
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PRATT'S ASTRAL OIL

Absolutely safe. Perfectly odorless. Always un-
form. II umi1ating qualities superior to gas. Burns
fire. Manufactured expressly to dsplace the use ct
volatile dangerous oils Its safety under every pos
sible test ana Its perfect burning qualities prov
ed by its continued use in over 300 90 families.
Millions of gallons Lave been sold and no accident
directly OF indreotly-has ever occurred from burn
ing storing or handling it.
The immense yearly loss to life and property, re-
sultng from the IF cheap and dangerous oils in
the United States, is appalling.
The insurance Companies and Fire Commissioners
throughout the country recommend the ASTRAL
as the best safegard when lamps used. Send for
circular.
For sale at retail by the trade generally, and at
wholesale by the proprietors, CHA1,. PRATT & CO.,
108 Fulton Street. New York. au25Wtm
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Caution.

WHEREAS. my wife, Eta S. Strout, having lor.
w my bed and board without just cause or nrovo
heaton, hereby caution all persons against harbor-
ing or trusting her my account as shall no.,
bills Of her contracting after this date. =" ho
Windham, Jan. 80, 1874. wxy.s
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CHOICE VERMONT BUTTER !
inst Received, Also
FINE FACTORY CHEESE,
A. r. ALDRICH &c CO.,
feS 163 COMM EKClAL ST. sn1w*
MISS ANNA f. PITCHER,
Teacher ef Piano, Organ and Guitar.
Terms reasonable,
Ill Congress, corner Of Lafayette Street.
fe3 Inns
LUMBER WHARF FOR
SALE.

Stock and teams of a Retail Lumber Wharf near
Boston. Business established many years. Long
lease, low rent, large trade, terms favorable.
good chance for parties wishing to establish a
branch yard to share the trade of Boston and vicinity.
Address LUMBER"
jan21sntf26eod Daily Advertiser Office, Boston.
Haydn Association.
The annual meeting OF the Haydn Association
will be held at Congress Hall on FRIDAY Evening
next. February 18th at u o'clock
A full an punctual attendance of the members is
desired.
fe0sntd GEO. G. BURGESS, Sec'y.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Schlotterbeck's Moth and FreckIe To.;o-
PRICE FIFTY CENTS A !

A safe and sure remedy for removing Tan p;,x-,
Moth Blotches. Freckles and Erunfions Ihpes,
Skin, rendering it soft and fresh and imparng me
a MARBLE PURITY. W II
PRICE FIFTY CENTS A BOTTLE
Prepared only by A. G. SCHLOTTERRECK q,
Co.. Apothecaries and Chemists, 1903 Congress street
one door above Brown, Portland, Me. au26sntf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-10

ORGANS AND MELODEONS.
New and second hand, for sale low at the Piano
Rooms of ED. B. ROBINSON, 5 Myrtle St., oppo'
City Hall. ja31sn3w
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THE EUREKA

F A MILY B r E A d
Has been tried and is said to be fully equal to the
Best Home Made Bread. Ask your Grocer
for it, For sale from our Carts and from Bakery,
30 rJDERSON STREET..
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The New York University Medicines

DE , ora Chronic Diseases than all other
"A Medicnes Combined Any one can have circu-
lar & h OF cures s IRON I'm
addressing Dr. p. STAPLES, $50 Congress street,
States and Dominion. dc20w3md 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-10
BACHELORS HAIR DYE.

BATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE.
This splendid Hair Dye is the best IN the srorld
The only True and Perfect Dye. Harmless Reliable
and Instantaneous; nodisappointment no ridiculous
tins unpleasant odor. Remedies the i'll fleets of
bad dyes washes. Produces IMMEDIATELY a superb
BLACK OR NATURAL BROWN, and leaves the hair
clean, soft and beautiful. The Genuine. signed W. A.
BsJchelor. Sold by all Druggists.
CEAS. BACHELOR, Prop, N. 2.
1d&w 1YrS
TO LET.
One large Store House on Custom
House Wharf, suitable for. heavy storage
or Fish packing.
ALSO
One store suitable for Grocery or other
light business, with dock privilege.
Apply to
fe4sneOdtf 81 Middle Street. Room =.
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FOREIGN PORTS.

At Shanghae Jan %, ship Midnight, Kendrick, FIN
Nagasaki ,,.,, -.
MarseIles. -
Sid I'm Naples - inst. brig Shannon, Sawyer for
United States.
Ar at Havre 18th inst, ship Henry s Sanford, Dun
phy Savannah; barque Paramount, Baltimore.
Sid 9Th inst. ships Crescent City, Delano and Wes-
tern Empire. Grozier. for United States.
Sid FIN Liverpool 9Th inst, ships John H Kimball,
Humphrey, for United States Riverside, Rich, for
Key West.
On Scilley It'll inst. barque Robert Godfrey, Chap
man New York for Rotterdam.
At Kingston, j. Goth ult, sch South Shore, White
more for Pascagoula days.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

EXHAUSTED VITALITY.
THE "SCIENCE OF LIFE. OR SELF PRES
ERVATION," Medical Treatise on the Cause and
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Man, and Nervous and Physical Debility Hypochon-
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ness and other diseases arising from the of
youth OF the indiscretons or excuses of mature
sands have been taught by this work the true way to
health and happiness. Ut is the cheapest and best
medical work ever published, and the only one on
eG, much enlarged, illustrated, bound in beautiful
French cloth: Price only 81. Sent by mail, post
paid, on receipt OF price. Address PEABODY NED
iCAL INSTITUTE, No. Bulfnch street. b. to l.
Mass, or DIR. W. II. PARKER, Assistant Physician
N. B. The author may be consulted ON the above as
1par31 sneOd&wly
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MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.

Monday, Feb. ..
ARRIVED.
Sch Milo, (Br) McDougal, Boston for st John, NIB.
Daisy (Br) Maloney, st Andrews, NIB.
Sch Hunter Tibbetts, Boothbay.
steamer Chesapeake, JOHNSON, 49, 49,
Fox.
eous.
Steamer New Brunswick, Pike, Eastport and st
John, MA Stubbs.
Brig Antilles, Skinner, Sagua-Phinney, jackson
& Fox.
Sch Eva May. Andrews, Matanzas-Geo Hunt.
Sch Anna Barton, Frink, Philadelphia Charles
Sawyer.
SA1LED-Barque Casco.
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RICE & CALDERWOOD.
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motive which could have PROMPTED it, The
conclusion may be an uncharitable one, but
this we do know, that at the next election
Tweed counted in a Governor of his own. 40
that there should be no more trouble or ex-
pense in procuring gubernatorial signature
to Supervisors Tax levy, and this wasn't ac-
complished without some management The Re-
publcans had the votes. the democrats the in
spectors and canvassers. But the necessary
periuries and forgeries having been perpetrated
Hoffman got the certificate, although John A.
Griswold was unquestionably fairly chosen
After that Tammany legislation was subjected
to no let or hindrance in the Executive Cham
Der, till Hoffman was succeeded by that strict
constructonist and old-time Democrat, John
A. Dix.
The fact that Norton, although fugitive
LII. Justice, has made an affidavit within
$50 aass IN the city of New York, elicits
-. more forcible than polite
- -, -. seheracy of our police force
r' government Here is a culprit
o covert near by, whom II is
.ne uu'y vi 'he constabularv to arrest and
bring to the bar OF justice. If the police Cd.
ministration was good for anything, sucb :.
disgrace could not befall it. But since Have
meyer committed it to the tender mercies of a
little cabal of politicians with Charlick at its
head, with superanuated chief in control of
the force, it has proved to be- as was predicted
at the time, a useless and expensive piece of
municipal machinery, doing literally nothing,
either IN the way of preventing or of detecting
crime. Three of the Commissioners, constitute
ing majority and ignoring their associates,
have divided up the city into sections. each be-
ing allotted one as his especial manor, wherein
he is authorized to exercise undisputed political
sovereignty. Of course, with such a power
rendered absolute by his unchallenged right of
selection of canvassers of elections, the Police
Commissioner within his prescribed domain
has the most potential voice in the nomination
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