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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20
The Voice Of a Veteran.
PORTLAND. Feb. 10Th, 1874.
To the Editor of the Press

PORTLAND. Feb. 10Th, 1874.
To the Editor of the Press
am pleased at the manly and outspoken
manner in which you treated, in this morn
ing's issue, the appointment of Simmons to the
Collectorship of Boston, and j. H. Manley to
the Supervisorship of Internal Revenue in New
England. was in Boston yesterday aud heard
the indignant remarks of almost every Decent
man. both Republican and Democrat upon tho
appointment of Simmons. They all felt that
Massachusetts, had been insulted by the action
of Butler and Hooper. But they could only
feel ashamed of two of their Representatives..
while !, citizen of Maine was obliged to hide
my head in shame that the whole delegation
from Maine, both Senators and Representatives
with the one sole exception of Mr..
Frye had recommended j. H. Marley
to the appointment of Supervisorship of
New England. Now, sir, you know.
and Messrs. Hamlin, Morrill, and Blaine know
that in was an appointment not fit to be made,
The despatch to the Boston Herald saws tb.t
the petition for Marley was presented to the
President by Mr.. Hamlin. Mr.. Hamlin knew
when he presented that petition that Marley
was badly mixed up in the Paper Credit bns;-
hoSS do AuRuSId uuriuS tne war, when a great
fraud was committed upon the government and
paper men were credited to the towns in this
State when the government was calling for live
men to fill up the thinned ranks of our splendid
but battle scared regiments in the field,-Mr.
Hamlin knew all this and SO did Mr. Morrill,
and SO did Mr., Blaine, for Messrs. Morrill, and
Blaine are residents of the same city as Marley
and are on intimate terms with him.
Now protest in the name of the Repub-
feans of Maine that this is pushing the
tnlng too far; for what confidence can the Re-
Puorcans of the State have in such men, and
no" can we vote for Mr.. Hamlin again for
senator as it has been arranged byhim and Mr..
Blame that we shall, if he is to 90 nm recon-
mending such men as Marley to office when
we all know that it is an insult unon tho
whole State! Or does he think himself. with
the help of the "quartette" strong enough to
go in for another six years? 1 have always
been friend of Mr. Hamlin, but after this
you may count me out
lie reports from Washington to-day, indi-
cate that Butler will force his men Simmons
through, in which erent the Maine delegation
Will 1orce Manly through. Would it not be
wei that action should be taken in shane of a
resolve oy the Legislature against the an
po'n'ment! 1t is time that the honest Repub
licans of Maine should speak.
.r ALWAYS REPUBLICAN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20
News and Other Items

Ann Eliza Young, the rebellious wife of the
Mormon prophet Brigham, is iu Boston.
In accordance with law just signed by the
Governor of Illinois, the bodies of all uucIaim
cd paupers and criminals who die in Chicago.
are to be devoted to scientific purposes A
good dodge for Kidding the city of beggars.
The Good Templars of Michigan have resolv-
ed through their State Grand Lodge, to defend
whisky selling against taxation, on the ground
that taxing liquor-selling is recognition by
the law of an illegal traffic
One of the wealthiest German brewers of
Newark, N. j., has experienced change of
heart, and has determined to not to permit his
property to be used for brewing purposes He
is the owner of one of the most extensive brew
cries in the country.
The Democratic Senators have agreed to ask
the Senate to recognize the McEnery govern
ment as the legal government of Louisiana. and
if the Senate, as is very likely refuses to do so,
they will then support Mr.. Carpenters motion
for a new election.
Prof Pierce has resigned the office of Super
intendent of the Coast Survey. He will retain
the supervision of the photographic work of
the survey only, which will enable him to re-
side at Cambridge al the time Capt. Patter-
son, who has heretofore had charge of this de-
partment of the work, has been appointed Su-
perintendent, and has assumed the duties of
his office.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20

tbis iustifiable homicide? The young lady
was stranger to Mr.. Talmadge's preaching,
or it would never have had such terrible ef-
fect.-BOst0n Globe.
The Boston Advertiser addresses a remark
able editorial to Congressman Hooper rela-
tive to the outrageous appointment of Sim
mons.
The Boston Journal suggests that it would
be well for the Internal Revenue officials who
have rushed to Washington to help Simmons
to return to their duties. The innocence of
the Journal is refreshing. The first duty of
the federal officer under the Butler system is
to serve lis master.
The Minnesota Senate has passed bill
giving Roman Catholic priests the right to
visit the occupants of State institutions in
private and administer to them the rites OF
the church. This is step in the right d.
recton. for it is an admission that even con-
yic.s have right to their own religious con-
vrp-foug
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20

SCORES of partially disabled veterans of the
late war, whose lives are almost burden
to them, and who, in consequence of such
wounds, are incapacitated from competing
with abls-bodied men in manual labor, and
obliged to work for reduced wages, will be
surprised and panied to learn that Senator
has SO far forgotten their services to the coun-
try as to propose to so amend the pension bill
a. to debar all but totally disabled men from
the small aid the State gives. Gentlemen of
the Legislature: Pare your appropriations to
the lowest figure, exercise the strictest econ
omy, but do not forget that the honor of the
State Of Maine is pledged to her manned sons
who won for her the highest fame and
the most enduring glory, that they shall not
want for bread. In their stead, who have no
attorney to plead their cause, we beseach
you to reject the amendment of Senator
Palmer as unworthy of Legislature claim
ing to represent an intelligent and patriotic
people.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20

ELsEwHERE will be found communca-
ton from one of the most prominent Repub-
licans IN Maine touching the nominations of
Simmons and Manley. 1t is not the diatribe
OF disappointed ofice-seeker but the indig-
nant protest of man Who has often refused
position and has always given his hearty sup
port to the Republican party and to-day ar.
IDENTIFY desires that it may show itself worthy
OF its great history. 1t is the protest of every
Intelligent and ardent Republican in Maine
to-day
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Temperance Mass Meeting.

To THE TEMPERANCE MEN OF MAINE.
While 1t Is conceded by the people of the State that
prohlDtion has become the settled policy of egsla
ton, and that the dram shop has been outlawed and
while the advocates of prohibition have and do still
ntro the executive offices OF State and county, it
must be admitteu that in many localities intemper-
ance, with its attendant train of crimes is rapidly on
the increase: The public sentiment which through
the elective franchise, enacted The prohibtory laws,
and In almost every municipality dictates the execu
tive ohicers would seem to be sufficiently potent to
secure their thorough anu impartial enforcement.
But in many instances and with many officers, this
does not seem sufficient, and they use the illogical
plea that pnblic sentiment, although expressed in
the CHOICE Will not sustain them in the performance
of sworn duty. Assuming to become expounders in
stead OF executors Of the law duty is neglected obi
CATION to society dsregarded and the dramshop-the
prolific source Of drunkenness ignorance brutality
waste pauperism, crime. impaired health, shattered
intellect premature decay and untimely DEATH" is
still allowed to do its evil work.
For the purpose Of considering these facts and for
mutual consultation upon the best methods to be
adopted to secure constant expression OF public
sentiment upon this vital question: the Temperance
Men OF Maine, without respect to party creed or pro-
iesson. are invited to meet in the City Hail. Port
land, on Friday, February 27th at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon, the meeting to continue through the day
and close in the evening with GRAND RALLY
Arrangements with the Railroads will be an
nounced when completed.
PER ORDER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20

1T Is said that the nominations of Messrs.
Simmons and Manley are in accordance with
the rules of the civil service commission. It
Is barely possible that such appointments NAV
be made according to the letter of the law,
but we must believe that they outrage Its
spirit. At any rate if civil service gives us
such men. let us have trial of unciv, bar
narous or savage service. Amy thing for a
change.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20
A Winter Morning View Of Old Orchard.

To the Editor of the Press:
My business sometimes takes me out as far
as No. Berwick, which reach upon the East
ern r. R., generally taking the 8 10 A. M.
train. Wednesday morning of the present
week had the misfortune, or rather the good
fortune as it in the end proved, to miss that
train; and az the B. & NJ. had also left the
depot was obliged to take tie 1925 train over
the Boston & Maine as far as Biddeford L
did so rather reluctantly feeling that had
commenced the day in a manner well calcu-
lated to discourage me, but little knew what
a fine view was in store for me, and was not
made aware of it until we reached Old Orchard
Beach. AS far as the eye could reach ont
towards the great ocean, was presented vast
sparkling mirror The surface of the water
was gently moved by the breeze and clear air
OF the fine winter morning. The shore was
covered with snow, with the exception of
here and there bare place, revealing the
white sand which is so abundant there. Above
all this the bright sun was pouring down all
his magnificent light and splendor The
groves of trees which dotted the shore in
every direction, looked bright and shining,
and sparkled in very beauty seeming conscious
of the part they took in the beautiful picture.
In viewing the picture thus brought before
me by mother nature, cOuldt but feel that a
change had taken place in the surroundings of
this beautiful sea side resort, since the close of
the summer season. Then the large hotels of
which there are quite number were filed to
overflowing crowd gachered from all parts
of the country, to enjoy for brief season, the
beauties of an ocean home The hotels are all
vacant, no pleasant laughter, rings through the
halls and hundreds of rooms
We rolled up to the depot, but no crowd greet
ed us. The platform was almost deserted only
two passengers awaited our arrival These quiz
city passed into the cars, No hurrying to and
tro shaking of hands, leaving of kind words,
and sweet goodbyes. All was still; not even a
chrpiDg bird babe us welcome to this grand old
place. The brightness of the morning dspelied
all ideas of desolation, though one could but
feel a sense of loneliness, when comparing the
busy look of the summer season with this
morning of the winter time But the view it,
self well repays visit to this cl arming place,
even when king winter holds dame nature by
the hand. The Boston & Maine has opened up
this beautiful resort to thousands who have new
er before ayailed themselves of the privilege of
visiting 1t for recreation. VET.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20

THE Philadelphia Press is feeling very saw
age just now. 1t calls every man who holds
an Office an "oficial Republican as though
it was disgrace. Col Forney has been very
much in Office. and evidently feels badly that
he is not how in the place he covets. The
hardest men on office-holders are those who
very un"illingly become ex-oficials. Nor
does it stop here. 1t stigmatizes the Con-
gressmen who oppose the imitation of the
currency, "credil-mongers' and money
m0nopolists."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20
THE SIS.
FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. 20. 1874.

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS iur"s n
with Card certificate countersgned by s'a. :,
Pullen Editor. Ali railway, steamboat ana
managers will confer favor upon us oy uo""s
credentials OF every person claiming " ~" Jul
journal, as we have Information Ina. 'e". jun
mers, are seeking courtesies in the name of the
PpFss and Wa have no disposition to be, even pas
sively, party to such frauds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20

The New York Tribune has taken an in
Ventory Of the United States Senate, and as
a res ut says theirs are thirty Senators opposed
" inia.'on In any form, and thirty-nine in
favor OF some kind of imitation; but nearly
every infationist has his pet currency ba,loon
so that it is hardly probable the majority CON
agree on any single p an of imitation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20
For Sale-Tbree.StOry Steam Grist
and Planning Mill, 3OX5O feet.

YNHE Mill and Machinery entirely new, and fitted
Il up in the best manner, with one of the PUTNAM
Itco runs of Burr Stones, Corn and Cob Cracker.
tram ,9S and Meal Elevators Scales Jointing and
ttuuSchsng Mdchtnes. The Mill is situated near the
csack OF the Fitchburg Railroad nd can unload a
I r OF corn and eleyste it into the mill in As minutes
W VIE y G HnW9 $1,000 down, balance to SUIT
fe18 MASS I'll premises.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20

diseased imagination is the usual concomitant
Of torpid stomach. There is complaint to which
humanity is subject which the dyspectic does NOT at
different times suppose that he has, or is about to
have. The only way to disabuse the sufferers mind
Of these fancies, watch realizes him, is in
fuse life and vigor into his digestive organs. aud the
most potent preparation for this purpose is Hostett
stomach, rregularity of the liver disorder Of
the bowels consequent upon indigestion for which it
is not an absolute specific. During the twenty five
Years that has been the STANDARD tonic and atera-
tive of America, millions of dyspeptcs have recov-
cred their health and the capacity to enjoy life by
the sole aid of this wholesome and searching vegeta
BILE preparation. As an assimilant and an antbili-
GUS agent. remedy for lasstude, debility.
ness and morbid fancies there has never been any
thing comparable to it in any age OF country.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20

The imaginative compositor caused Gov.
Dingley to address the Committee on Wavs
and Means at Augusta Wednesday, as will be
seen by our Augusta special in Thursday
issue. Insert instead of Hon. Nelson Ding
ley the name OF Hon. Joshua Nye and the
matter will be put right.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20

Time Tests The Merits OF All Things.

THIRTY YEARS is certainly long enough time to
prove the efficacy of any medicine and that the Pain
Killer is deserving of all its proprietors claim for it is
amply proved by the unparalleled popularity it has at
tanned 1t is sure and effective remedy 1t is sold
In almost every country in the world and needs only
to be known to beprized and its reputation as med
cine OF Great Virtue is fully and permanently estab
lished. 1t is the great Family Medicine of the age
Taken Internally it cures Dysentery, Cholera Diar
rhoa Cramp and pain in the Stomach, Bowel Com
plant, Painters Collie, Liver Complaint Dyspepsia
or 1ndigestion Sudden Colds Sore Throat and Coughs
Taken externally, it cures Bruises, Boils, Felons
Cuts, Burns, Scalds, Old Sores and Sprains Swengs
OF the JOINTS Tcothache, Pain in the Face Neuralgia
and Rheumatism, Chapped Hands, Frost Bitten Feet
&c.
Pain is supposed to be the lot of poor mortals
inevitable as death, and liable at any time to come
upon us. Therefore, it is important that remedial
agents should be at hand to be used on emergency,
when we are made to feel the excruciating agony Of
PAIN or the depressing influences of disease. Such
remedial exists in Perry DAVIS 'Pain-Killer," the
fame Of which has extended over all the earth.
Amid the eternal ices of the Polar Regions beneath
the ntolerable and bnrning of the tropics its
virtues are known and appreciated. And by it suf
ferng humanity has found relief from many of its ills
The effect of the Pain Killer upon the patient, when
taken internally in cases of Cough Cold, Bowel Com
plant Cholera DysenteIy, and other affections of the
system has been truly wonderful. and has won for it
a name among MEDICAL preparations that can never
be forgotten. Its success in removing pain as an ex.
ternal remedy in cases Of Burns Bruises Sores and
Sprains Cuts Stngs of Insects, &C., and other causes
of suffering has secured fort the most prominent DO
sition among the medicines of the day. Beware of
counterfeits and worthless limitations Call for Perry
Davis Vegetable Pail-Killer and take no other.
~ Sold By Druggists and Grocers. fe3eod&w1m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20
THE EUREKA
CAUCUSES.

GORHAM-The Republicans of Gorham are re-
quested to meet at the Town House on SATURDAY,
Feb. 21st at q O'Clock P. NJ to nominate board of
Town officers for the ensuing year.
fe17snd&wtd Per order of Town Committee.
WINDHAM-The Republicans of Windham, are
hereby requested to meet at the Town House, in said
town on SATURDAY, the 2lst inst, at 2 o'clock p
NJ, for the purpose of nominating board of town
officers for the ensuing year.
fe17snd&wtd Per order of Town Committee.
STANDISH-The Republicans of Standish are re-
quested to meet at the Town House, in said town.
TUESDAY, the oath day of February, 1874, at 2
O'Clock P. NJ, to nominate candidates for Town
officers for the ensuing year.
Per order Town Committee.
Feb. II, 1874. fe1sd6t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20

The House got very funny yesterday over
the bill 10 protect sheep husbandry. We sin.
cerely hope that this merriment is not i'll
timed. We will not say in what light the
Nelce lobby looks upon the legislative fold.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20
FOREIGN PORTS.


Ar at Calcutta 18th ult, ship Anahuac, Matthew'S
Boston.
Sid 18th inst, ships Alaska. Humphrey, for Boston;
Sid finn Batavia Dec IA. ship Kearsarge, Field, for
Amsterdam; 18th, Bengal, Blanchard, SOurabaya.
SD 10th, barque Shamrock, Leland, New York.
At Zarate Dec 26. ship John Patten Wyman, unc
Ar at Cadiz 18th inst, barque Shawmut, Gardiner
qua; brig Ponvert, Allen, St Thomas.
Sid finn Malaga = inst, brig Cadet, Leighton, New
Ar at Havre 18th. ship Gen Shepley, Hutchins.
Sid 18th inst, barque Annie Torrey, Libby, United
Ar at Liverpool 18th. Alexander, Given, New Or.
leans; Oakland. Reed Baltimore.
- Sid 18th inst, barque Fanny Mcclellan, Mcclellan,
Ar at Marselles = inst, barque Jas mccarthy, from
New York. lawn
Ar at Neville 18th, steamer Nova scotian, from
Ar at Buenos Ayres Dec 25. barque Edmund Phin
ney. Bacon, Portland, Nov ~
At Buenos Ayres Dec 26. barque G M Tucker Pink
ham. for New York; Carrie E Long Park; Mendoza,
Perry; Archer. Hatch; Norton Slower, Sherman, and
Charlotte Littlefeid Carver. unc: Samuel E Spring,
Small. and SaImiento. Moody, for Boston, ldg; brig
Giles Loring. Pinkham. unc; and others.
at Montevideo Dec 49, ships Pacific, Foss for -;
Majestic, Gibbons, wig; brig Hermon, Hichboru, for
At Rio Janeiro 9Th ult, ships Pacific Lorinp. for
India; VIM M Reed Bruce, and Moravia, Morse.
uuo; and others.
Ar at Barbados 23d ult, sch Palos Shackford. FIN
Fernandina (and sailed) 9th, brig jeremiah Ford.
Boston; sch Cephas Starrett. Babbage, Savannah.
Ar at st Thomas 25th ut, sch Nellie Shaw, Gates.
Barbados
At Manzanilla 5th inst, brig Stockton, Allen, for
Boston next day.
Ar at st Pierre oath ult, barque Eliza White, from
Boston.
Ar at Havana 7th. sch Belle Crowell, Mepathlip
Baltimore; 9Th. brig Grenada, Hodgdon, .Wiscasset.
9th. bark A N Franklin Porter, New York; sch M n
Harris, Mitchell, Pensacola 10th, brig Lewis Clark
Smith, Pascagoula.
Sid tn inst, barque L 7 Stocker, Tyler, Carde-
mas; 18th, Continental Pillsbury, for North OF Hat
teras; brig j Stront, Pickett, Pasca goula; Char
sster, Hume. North OF Hatteras; Mary E Downer,
THOMPSON Cardenas.
ia 18th brig Carrie Bertha, Hall. Caibarien.
Mew N fofk brig Richmond Powers. for Cardenas
ar AZ Matanzas 9Th. barque Ephram Williams,
Aeene' New York; brig liza, Walls Portland; &c E
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Current Notes.

,vn .. ,.ss " levitt G. Talmadge of Brook
Iyn Is said to have delivered a ssterr;tic cor
mon, last Sunday, on future nnn;.hu,an,
which greatly excited peonle a;.s
n..s s a young lady from Rhode Island
After 30 S Mro1gns up that she tainted, aud soon
"''ef oe'ng taken out Of the church, died. .0G n
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20

IT is said that the man Sanborn. who has
30 unpleasantly come into notice in connec-
ton with revenue contracts, was member Of
the numerous Eastern Railroad lobby at Au-
gusta in 1872
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20
Washington News and Gossip.
MoIETIEs.

MOIETIES.
The Ways and Means Committee had an ex-
citing discussion, Thursday, over the manner
in which they will proceed to inquire into the
question of moieties, which is now before them
1t appears that in his statement before the
Committee, Wednesday, Jayne, the special
agent of the Treasury Department at New
York, was quite severe upon the new firm of
William E. Dodge & Co. Mr.. Dodge has made
application TO be heard before the committee
in reply to statements made by Jayne. The
committee discussed the question whether they
would consider the incidental issues growing
out OF seizures or mofeties, or simply question
as to whether the present system should be
abolished and another one substituted. Mr..
Dodge's friends in the committee claim that
he should be heard in reply to Jayne, but the
general sentiment was that, if Dodge is to be
heard, the doors are opened wide for all sorts of
statements and cOunter-statements and the
committee would be unable to finish their in
vestigation of the subject before the close of
the session. Mr. Dodge was therefore notified
that the committee would not bear any person
until March g. =
THE OPPOSITION TO MR.. SIMMONS GAINING
STRENGTH.
The special of the Evening Journal says that
the excitement here among Massachusetts men
and the opponents of Mr.. Simmons is increas
ing, and kilograms are being received in great
abundance. Many of these kilograms are
signed by names unknown to the recipients,
and are evidently manufactured public opinion,
while others are entitled to high consideration.
The President has received dispatch against
Mr.. Simmons confirmation to-day, signed by
Governor Clifford. John Amory Lowell Judge
Bigelow, Governor Clafin, John M Forbes, AL
exander H. Rice, Onslow Stearns, and others;
and another dispatch signed by upwards of a
hundred well-known leading business firms
of Boston.
Six OF the Massachusetts delegation ir the
House, which makes majority, have signed
request to the President that Judge Russelps
resignation be withdrawn. and it is hoped that
one or two more of the delegation may add their
signatures
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20

Maintaining that Mocha coffes at go cents
pound does not accord with the thickness of the
lining in her husbands pocket-book Mrs. DiA
gins bought q cheaper article herself, and the
worser half submitted, sremarking, "Anything
for the peas in the family"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-20

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address Of the writer are in
all Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty OF good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve COM
municatons that are not used.