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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-03-17
WASHINGTON.
THE DISTRICT INVESTIGATION.


MR. CARPENTERS RIGHT TO APPOINT MR.. sTEwART
CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT INVESTIGATING COM
MrTTEE DIsPUTED-mR ALLISON ELECTED IN his
PLACE by TIE COMMITTEE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, March 16.-Tho Joint Committee to
investigate the affairs of the District spent the whole
Of it's session to-day in private discussion in regard to
it's organization On Friday last Mr. Carpenter, in APP
pointing Mr.. Stewart to fill the place made vacant
by the resignation of Mr.. Boutwell, designated him
as Chairman of the Committee In doing this he az
sumed power that he did not possess. The rule re-
quires committees Of the Senate to be elected and
their chairmen chosen in the same way; but if,
by unanimous consent, the presiding officer appoints
a committee, it is customary that the first Senator
named shall be chairman. Mr.. Allison having been
appointed after Mr.. Thurman, properly ranked be-
low him on the Committee. and Mr.. Stewart ap-
pointed after both, would, by the same rule, rank
below both. But Mr. Carpenter, acting apparently
in the interest of the Ring not only selected Mr.
Stewart whose relations with the Ring are sup
posed to be such as to make him unfit to serve on
the Committee at all, but went further and dccreed
that he should be its Chairman. There is doubt
that he bad the right to say that he shOnd be
Chairman Of the Senate portion of the Committee,
but the Committee is reported to hold the unani-
nous opinion that he has right to designate the
Chairman of the Joint Committee. Nothing was
settled in regard to this question at todays meet
ing but it is not generally believed that Mr. Stewart
Will act as Chairman of the Committee.
This evening the Committee held another meet
ing Senator Stewart not being present and elected
Mr. Allison to be Chairman. As q majority Of the
Committee are Republicans, this action is severe
rebuke to Mr.. Carpenter, not only for assuming a
power that did not belong to him, but more
especially for attempting to shield the Ring by
placing at the head of the Committee man whom
the other members do not consider as a proper per-
son to preside over them. 1t is reported that Mr..
Stewart will now decline to serve, and every one
who desires searching investigation hopes he will.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-03-17
TIE CIVIL WAR IN SPAIN.

DEFEAT or CARIrsTs IN rAER,CoNA-slEGE or BIO
BAo HAIsiD-REpOErED CAPTURE OF RE
PUBLICAN COLUMN.
MADRID Monday, March 10, 1874
The Carlist leader Trstany has been de-
featcd N Tsrrayona. II Is rumorei that the ctrsts
have raised the siege of Bilbao.
BAYoNyE, Monday March ~, 1874
Gen. Sabails, according Carst rcpOr-, surprised
and captured iu the Pr0yne II Corona column of l2e
Republican troops under ten. EOlyila-, marching 10
the rCiuf of the town OF Alot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-03-17
NAVAL ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-Capt. Oscar c.
Badger is ordered to command the gship Ohio
at Boston, relieving Capt Jonathan Young, who is
ordered to the navy-yard az Portsmouth n H., ex-
ecutiye officer; Lieut.. W. H. Fields il relieved from duty
az the Bureau OF Navigation and ordered Tue Frluk-
I'm, nj Key West Assistant surgeon II NJ. MHfuu l.
eyed IRON the Colorado apd placed waiting orders
Passed Assistant Ensinoer T. a. Gibson was detained
iTVm the plctator on MaTyDi. .|...I ''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-03-17
AN EDITOR RELEASED.

CINCINNATI, March 16.-John r. Mclean, the
managing editor Of The Enquirer, who was committed
Jail for contempt OF court IN refusing 10 answer tho
prosecuting attorneys question the source Of
regard TO the scowder matter
Saturday, released from custody late last evening
by Judge Cox OF the Court OF Common Pleas Bal was
gwen for his appearance IN the Police Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-03-17
THE CHARGES AGAINST H. GAMBErrA.
EXAMINATION or ~. kEEAIKY ~ 4 COMNI IEE Oh
TIE FRENCH ASSEMBLY,.

TIE FRENCH ASSEMBLY,.
PARIS. Monday, March 10. Isrf
NJ. de K6ratry was examined by Committee
OF the Assembly. to-day relation 10 the charges pre-.
fcrred against NJ Gambotta Hc testified that w. Gam
h6ttn, while member OF the Government OF National
Defense puFposely refused to the Bretons, that
they might suffer defeat AMI unable later Ia iht the
Comma lie, the rice II Viii was already Anticipated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-03-17
TIE BRITISH MINISTRY.

MEaUERs kE-RLICTED 10 PARLIAMENT.
LONDON, Monday, March 10. isl
LorGs Percy and Somerset, Mr.. Ward Hunt,
sr Michael Beach, Sir Charles Adderlcy, AMI sir Bai,
of the new Government, Advo been reelected TO pare
mCDt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-03-17

Mendelssohn's Funeral March was played upon
the organ as the remains were removed from the
church The procession then reformed and slowly
proceeded through Beacon and Charles-sts, to Cam
bridge Bridge, and thence to Mount Auburn where
il arrived shortly after o'clock
At the grave the Lords prayer was recited by the
Rev. DR.. Sunderland, Chaplain of the United States
Senate A choir of 40 male voices from the Apollo
Club sang some appropriate music and the Benedic-
ton by the Rev. Mr. Foot, closed the last sad rites
paid TO the mortal remains Of Massachusetts senior
Senator and BostOn's honOred son.
In accordance with Governor Washburn's pro-
clamation bells tolled during all the time the
procession was moving
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-03-17
SENATOR SUMMERS FUNERAL
TIE LAST HOURS IN BOSTON.

punIJc MOURNING RESULTS OF THR AUToPSY-TlIE
CHURCH pEcC ,RATIoNs-rBE SERVICES IN KINGS
CuAPEI-APr ,RoPRIATE TExTs-THE PRAYER
HYMNS AT The GRAVE,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21
Il. a. societY.

At the adjourned annual meeting. of the
County Agricultural Society. made choice
of Jessie Duttol. President; Samuel Was
son. Secretary; John T. Langdon, Treas
urer: Samuel WATSON, Agent; Member OF
The Board of Agriculture for three years
from January next, Samuel Wasson, this
reelection gives Mr.. WATSON i twenty
years Membership Of the Board OF Agri-
culture.
Nes,rs Was-on AMI Langdon were chos-
"a to lot of the Fair Ground. and put il in
'..~ market. We learn. that they are now
nyioyed surveying OF, and stalking out
lots. and viii make a plan, which can be
seen at the store Of ID. II. E7ps.
These lots viii be Put into the market
about the middle OF June
We learn from Mr. WATSON. that it i.
not intended 10 abandon the County So
cicty. but the present move appears to be
the most feasible one 10 raise the funds re-
quired to pay the Indebtedness.
a County Fair viii be held, at some
point, Ellsworth. Bucksport, Orland, or
Bluehi.l. Upon the cid Grounds. 1t can't
be made to pay. The present Officers,
have worked for nothing. and paid the
bills out of their own pockets. till the nov
city OF such an enterprise. has worn off.
AGRICULTURE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21

a few weeks since, farce, which by
the mcrest chance, failed to become
tragedy, created quite sensation ia one
of our thriving villages. Several cows of
strong free soil prscl!vities, made a neigh
oors yard their stamping ground. One
day he came 10 the cuuclusion that Tor
bearance, in this case. had ceased to be u
virtue, aud called Ia the aid of the pound
heeper. BY using strong persuasions.
they at last drove them into the pound
Keepers yard, but how to get them into
the barn was the question. One was by
much effort driven in. and the door was
closed, but when 1t was opened to admit
the second, out rushed the excited bovine
with head and tail erect. the others caugh,
the infection, aud round and round the
yard they ran, in one wild race. Soon the
excitement spread, and the whole village
became interested spectators.
The carpenter laid down his plane, the
mason his trowel, the painter his brush,
the truckman stopped his team. the labor
er leaned upon his hoe or spade. and the
hod-carriers stopped halfway up the lad
der.
One polite old gentleman quietly paid
thii!n2 fee, and drove his animal home.
Soon an irate individual was seen approach
Ing In hot haste, armed not with hoe.
but that most primitive OF all weapons, a
club, loudly protesting. In language more
iorciblc than elegant, that though he did
not object to his COW being npounded, he
would not see her abused. Tn. officer
asked him question. but he quickly gave
him 10 understand that words would be
wasted. and he was suffered 10 release his
cow, and 90 on his way rejoicing. Every
individual at once resumed his occupation.
and quiet again prevailed. But ST range as
IT may seem, it IS confidently affirmed.
that II COW Is now found out of place,
just pronounce the name o, the pound-
Keeper, aud she will 20 home at her quick
est pace. BEAR Brook.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21
Pickings and Stealngs.

Notices are posted in the St. Louis
street cars announcing that this car can't
wait for ladies to kiss good-by."
A grave elder in an English church
forbade the banns of certain youno
couple because he had ''intended Hannah
fer himself"
Talk about the severe mental labor
OF men. says Bertha, lit takes more hard
study to discover the front OF a new Spring
nat than would win case in the Supreme
Court against a railroad
A party Of young men dined sumptu-
ously at restaurant in Atlanta, and each
one insisted on paying the bill 10 decide
the matter, it was proposed to bliDdfoId
the waiter, and the first one he caught
should pay the bill. He hasn't caught apy
of them yet.
"A kalamazoo woman raised to the
third power of widowhood has the photo
graphs of her three departed lords in a
group, with vignette OF herself in the
centre. and underneath is the inscription
The Lord will provide"
Lord Chancellor Eldon, who was well
known by the nickname of "Old Bags" in
one OF his shooting excursions unexpected
~ came across person who was sporting
over his land without leave. His Iordship
inquired II the stranger was aware that he
was trespas:ln., or if he knew to whom
the estate belonged. whats that to
your, was the reply. ~ suppose you are
one Of Old Bags keepers" NO" replied
MS lordshiP, II am Old Bags himself"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21
State News.

The Senate has coniirmedG -,ry. ".
True surveyor OF Customs for Portland
and Falmouth, Ne.
The colonis,s of New Sweden during
the year ending May |. 1874. manufactured
two million cedar shingles.
Materials for the fencing OF the Ban
eor 4 Bncksport K. X. are being depos-
tied along the road,
Salmon are plenty in the Bangor mark
etaSd sell at 60 cents per pound Potatoes
Bio per bushel, in large lots
A mother in Portland rec emily told her
son 10 speak TO the baby moment" when
the son replied that he hadn't anything TO
say.
The injunction recently placed on the
city OF Bangor TO prevent payment Of $1,000
voted In aid Of the State fair last year has
been withdrawn and the money paid.
4 Partridge Cochin belonging TO Free
man Rollins Of Veazie. has laid an eyg.
which measured 8 4 by ) rs inches and
weighs . 4 ounces.
The Roekland Daily Globe will be- star
ted ia Anew DAYS. The telegraph wires
have been run into the office the type aud
materials put in place, compositors en-
sa:ed, and everything ready for com.
mencement- 1t is TO be under The manage
ment of George Blake, Esq. formerly of
Portland.
RockLAND, May ls.-James Martin and
vile of this place, had quarrel, in the
course of which Mrs. Martin threw pair
OF shears at her husbands lead, which he
succeeded in lodging. The shears struck
one of their children. four years of age. in
the knee. inflictng an ugly wound. The
child died to-day from the effects of the
wound
The Argus says Saturday evening as
Mr.. Chas. p. Kimbal Of Portland, was com.
ming down stairs at his residence, he step
ped upon dustp2n which domestic had
lett there. and his feet were thrown from
under him. One Of his knees was badly
sprained, and he is obliged to 60 on
crutches.
Two stores in Mercantile Square, Ban
gor, were Quilted by fires Sunday morning.
One owned by s, II. Blake. Loss 5000
insurance $500, occupied by E. NJ. Black
Well as saloon. Loss $4,000; insurance
$l4OO. The other was owned by the heirs
of Cyrus Emery. Loss $500; insurance
5000, occupied by d. E. Fiaeld & Co.
grocers. Loss $500; insurance $1,000.
PUBLIC LANDs.-The Journal says that
Mr.. Lindsey Of the Executive Council. was
In Augusta, Saturday. and stated that the
committee OF the Council had sscerta;ned
the amount and location Of he public lands
to be sold under the act Of the last lesis-
lature, and that they would soon be put in
the market.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21
THE GREAT FLOOD.

Probably greater calamity never be-
rible flood in Hampshire County. Western
Massachusetts. which was caused BY the
sweeping away of large reservoir of
about lo4 acres In extent, situated in the
town of Williamsburg absut three miles
above the village. 1t was constructed six
years ago by the Mill River association for
The purpose of supplying the mills with
water in times of drouth. There had been
heavy rain filling the reservoir to the
brim and the treacherous dam gave way
and the great waters rushed OIL, carrying
with II men, women. children. Bridges.
Factories and Dwelling Houses.
Nearly two hundred lives were lost. Many
sfthem are So mangled and stripped of
their clothing that it will be impossible for
their friends to recognize them. The fact
that several whole families were swept
awaytogether. seems terrible. but there
are other facts more heartrending. for
many one is left to mourn the loss of all
their friends and have not a place to Law
their heads.
Many lives were saved by the Waterman
who quickly mounted horse and drove
ahead of the torrent warning the people TO
flee TO the hills for their lives When he
reached the village OF Williamsburg his
horse dropped dead and he mounted an
other driving with the greatest possible
speed to other villages in the line of the
flood. On it swept through Williamsburg,
Haydenville and Leeds. destroyin. the
three villages and carrying every thing be-
fore 1t roaring like a train OF cars. When
it reached Leeds, at first. there was no
water to be seen. only huge drift OF
wood nearly thirty feet high and several
hundred feet wide. Here they had recciv-
ed no Warning and people rushed out Of
doors only To be swallowed up and carried
forward In the destructive flood. Large
stones, immense safes and huge machines
were taken along a though they were
mere pc bibles. Many persons were made
Insane by the fearful excitement. Crowds
are iocking 10 the scene Of disaster and
contributions are being literally forward
ed, although the State seems almost stu
pefed At the shock.
MISCELLANY.
very sad case OF accidental poisoning
TOOK place in South Boston saturday fore
noon. Three youn: children. all under
five years ofage ate some rat poison, they
lived only short time.
Camilla Ur>o will give concert in ilor-
ticul tural Hall next Monday evening.
Rev. C.. IL. llepworth Of New York.
preached in fremont Temple last Sunday
m"rniu, aud afternoon. to crnw dod houses
Ms, Adelaide Phillip, mtcud, io re-
tire from public lie at the close OF next
season. Every lads must wear a pocket
suspended from her side unless She wants
TO be considered decidedly i.Gsse, and what
woman can endure thals T.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21
TlTssDAY. NAY q, 1874.

THE BILL REGULATING STEAMBo.Ts.-
The bill regulating steamboats, which pass
ed the House. Wednesday. is substantial
ly the same as was enacted at the last ses-
sion and failed in the Senate. 1t i. gener-
ally opposed by steamboat owners. who
ailese that it is nothing more than a
scheme 20 force upon them a large number
of patent inventions OF no real practical
value and for which there is no use. Among
the amendments adopted TO the bill was
one offered by Mr.. Hale Of Maine, abolish
Ing compulsory pilotage on a: coasting
vessels. This amendment will be OF con-
siderable interest and benefit to vessel
owners in New England and the Canadian
Provinces. 1t partially settles the ques-
ton. 50 far as the House is concerned.
which has excited good deal o: attention
in the Senate Committee on Commerce
but it is not believed the Senate will pass
the bill, and, consequently, the matter of
compulsory pilotage still remains open.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21

The Northern Border says that DIR.
Sanger amputated Il thigh on the 9Th .n-
slant by the '-E,mlCh' or bloudless meth
od. After the limb was cut of. NOT drop
OF blood came from the stump or,cnt sur
ttce, anti the blood vessels were secured
and the elastic cord. which held the blood
back, was removed, when there was a
slight venous oJZing.
We believe this is the second time the
operation has been performed in the State.
the first being By Dr. fewksbury. of Port
land. HE process consists in wrapping a
LIMB froin the extremity upwards with a
ruboer band. put upon the stretch, which
drives all of the blood out OF the limb in
TO the body; and then eording the limb
just above the band with an elastic cord
which completely stops all circulation in
the lmb. Ine band is then removed.
leaving the limb blanched and bloodless
The cord is retained until after amputation
has been performed and the blood-vessels
tied.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21

The Bangor Commercial says that on
Tuesday one of the members of the botany
class OF the Bangor high school. while in
search of specimens had narrow escape.
George Marsh. while wandering on to
'sLovers Leap" lost his balance while lean
ing over the precipiee for flower. and de-
scended rapidly toward the jagged rocks
100 feet below. All present rushed to II
place where they could safely look over.
What was their joy when they found that
he had been caught in his descent by
friendly cedar bush. He was drawn up
safely and was on his feet when men who
had been sent for arrived.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21

List Of Pateuas,
Patents issued to Maine inventors for
the week ending April 18th, 1874. Re
ported by VIM. Franklin Seavey, Solicitor
Of Patents. Rhines' Block, IL Main Street,
Bangor, Maine.
+. w. Barker. Portland. Car Buffer.
l.. Cheslcy, West Mt. Vernon, Carriage
Shaft.
). NJ. Linscett, Buxton, Let-on mecban-
Ism tor Looms.
W. H. Waldron, Portland, Device for
cleaning Boiler Tubes.
Y. a. Hooper. Lewiston. Loom Shuttle.
Danl Sullivan, Bangor. Feed Water
Heater.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21
New Magazines.

The Nay number Of that excellent illustrated
magazine american Homes" is out. Its con-
tents is rich and varied, being especially adapt
ed 10 the home circle. For sale At all news
rooms and can be had Of the publishers, Henry
L. Shepard 4 Co., Boston. Price $500 per
year. Single number p cts.
THE REPUBLIC.-This magazine for May
fully sustains the character for fair discussion
and ability established by the earlier numbers.
Dealing IS it does with the present political
and economic issues that engage the popular
mind, it has wide and difficult field, which it
succeeds in occupying with great advantage to
it, readers. The number before " discusses in
most instructive manner 1.-THE Relations Of
TIE United States and the Canadian Dominica"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21
Notice Of Foreclosure.

puHLlC notice Ia hereby given that We have
claim by mortgage from Horace VI Burns
ny need dated september III A. D. Isl. and re.
corded In the Hancock Registry OF Deeds. yal
i*-' rage $40, ON certain parcel OF land ruatrd
IA sald lrenlon, being the same land selorr 10
W iiliam NoTris. on two executions against A.
bnrns and Leonard burns, issued from the Dis.
trlSt Couri Tor Hancock County. at the October
ici m A. ID, 1850. The first said lew 10 recorded
N thc Hancock Registry Of Deeds, Vol 90 Page
Nv et seq and the other said lew is recorded in
Tue same volume, page lS9 ct SEQ. 10 which "a
records reference is expressly 10 Ia had for
more particular description of the premises
SAID land was copyeyed to said Horace N. Burn,
By said William >Orus, by deed dated july l!Ih
1897, and recorded IN thu Hancock RegIstry VI
Deeds, vol Ill, Page 5Ja, to which record re el-
ence may also be hat.
BE condition in said mortgage has been broken
BY reason whereof We claim !, foreclosure OF The
right OF said mortgasor and all persons claiming
under him TO redeem from said mortgage
hEsRY WHITING
X. WILLING
5wsO Hale kmery, Attorneys.
Dated Ellsworth, May 7t!I, 1854.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21

And now II j. said. that Gen. Butler will
not again be a candidate from the Essex
District, as his constituents have had
enough Of him ard will decline his further
services. and again Il Is said. that the
General himself will decline a re-nomina-
lion. and bend all his energies to capturing
the Governorship of Massachusetts. Either
horn will be highly satisfactory TO the
country.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21

CHANGERS IN MAINE--'rha order of the
Patrons of Husbandry is making very good
progress in Maine. Already. says cor
respondent of the Journal. there is State
Grange, recently organized. with eighteen
subordinate Grans Is, with prospect of a
SIN further increase. These Oranges are,
as yet. confined TO ArOo>toUk. Androscog-
gin. Franklin and Ponobscot counties. II
i understood that the organization is not
Of political character. but purely in the
Interest OF farmers. it, object being a more
progressive aud improved system OF a.
riculture.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21

Chi1dren ofseu look Pale nad Sick
from other cause than having worms In the
stomach.
BROWNS vERMIFUGE COMFITS
will destroy Worms without injury to the child
being perfectly WHITE, and free from all color.
ing or Sther injurious ingredients usually used In
worm preparations.
CURTIS h BROWN. Proprietors
No. 2l5 Fulton street. New York
Sold by Druggists acd Che m sts, aud dealers IN
Medicines at TWENTY-FIVE CENTS A BOX.
spnoly2S
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21
For Sale,

THE Homestead OF the late James Crippen,
i siiuAtn IN this City Union street. con
ststing of a two story dwelling house ell and
stable connected. never ftlling well OF alter
close At ell door. The lot contains one and ac-
crrs, produces three tons Of hay. The house and
other buildings are all IN good repair. WAL be
sold cheap for cash. or on reasonable credit. For
further particular. call 1T the premises at the
store OF J. I. Cuppcn
Ellsworth, May -. 1874. 3ltf
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-21
Letter from Boston.
From our own Correspondent.
SpriRg-Ihe Great Flood in Western Mas.
sGchuseus-M Miscellany.
BOSTON Nav Is

SPrlag-lhe Great Flood in Western Mas
sGchusetts- Miscellany.
Boston. May Is.
SPRING.
We have had a very backward cold
Spring. but last week brought a sudden
transition from Wintry weather to Sum-
mer heat. Previous to this change there
had not been day when Winter clothing
could have been spared; but with the
mercury standing at 50 and 80 in the
shade, thick shawls and overcoats are
really forgotten. All nature seems to re.
joice and Boston really looks lovely. The
warm weather has accomplished wonders
and now the trees are sending forth their
buds and leaves in great abundance and
the cherry trees are all in bloom, while
the air seems full OF the rich odor which
they exhale. From beneath the dewy
grass we can now pluck the sweet May
flowers and the modest violets, while from
the half naked sprays, peep the sweet and
half formed buds which will soon blossom
in gorgeous beauty. All! how beautiful is
nature and how sweet is the coming of
gentle Spring.