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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-15

A circular has been issued from the Treasury
Department calling upon the National banks
to make another deposit with the Treasurer of
the United States of five per cent for the re-
demption Of their circulation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-15

The Washington Republican, that would ex-
erci<e sort Of supervision over the Radical
party iu this State, still adheres to the opinion
that the Radicals should make a regular nomi-
nation in this Congressional district, aud ad-
vScs that Il colored man should be the nolu-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-15

The South Carolina Radical Convention has
adopted resolution endorsing the President
for third term Doubtless says the Bati-
more American, he will think that it would have
come with better grace from better source.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-15

The course OF j. Amblcr Smith was endorsed
at Radical meeting, 10 Richmond, last night,
aud that Of Rush Burgess denounced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-15

The State election took place yesterday in
Maine Last year the Republicans carried the
State by nearly thirteen thousand votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-15
Death of AN Odd.EellOW.

NEW YORK Sept. l5.-Charles Wander
wort, Grand Master of l. 0 O. F. Of the
State of New York, died at his residence 10
Harlem last nj ht.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-15

:" I" s,ono hie rery nge "mi hody ot the Times

The grand jury of the Supreme Court, Bos,
ton, yesterday, returned Another Indictment
against Jesse Hardin Porneroy, charging him
with the murler, on the 18th uf March last, of
Cathar'ne VI. Curran, by nfictiug upon her
certain mortal wounds with knife. Pumeroy
Is IN jail, not only Oh this Indictment bu, anotll-
er, Tor the murder nf The Miller boy, about the
same time last spring.
DIR. &. B. White, President of the Board of
Health New Orleans, in letter TO the Marine
hospital Bureau, Treasury Department, states
hat there was one case OF yellow fever in that
city fifteen days ago, but at the date of the let
ter, September ., there was not a single case.
At nlass meeting of journeymen tailors Of
Philadelphia, held last night, the initiative was
taken toward providing for suitable demon
stratlon al the trade IN couurctlon with tn,
Centennial anniversary in 1876.
The mail pouch thrown off the Wash
inglon train on Saturday evening, to go to \ u
napolis, was stoeu from the railroad pIatlora
aud rItlcd of all the letters it contained. \,
discovery of the thieves has yet been made
| Information was received at the Navy De
parmrnt yesterday morning that William
Chandler, Superintendent Of Improvements Al
the Pensacola yard, and wlie, both died OF gel
| low fever on Saturday last
Gov Dix's decision in the case of IIavcmcy
cr, Of New York city, has been made public
| The decision ccusurrs the Course OF the Mayor
| but dcc!Iucs To remove him Or take any further
action III the case.
The Attorney General has employed tx
Governor Parsons, Of Alabama, to assist Un itc'
States District Attorneys in The prosecution o
parties accused oi violations ut Federal law IL
hat State.
Dispatches from RIO JancirO say the cclc
hration on The 7ih instant of the anniversary -
| BRAZILIAN Independence was very hrlIlIal,
nnr, attended with festivities, lumluatlnIiS
Nc
Frank p Blair, who had u serious rclaps,
at Clifton Springs, y. u, within lew days
Is rallylng again, and was sitting up during yes
tcrday.
An Episcopal Convention OF the Diocese q
Illinois, met in 'hlrngo to day to elect Il Bishop
IN the pace Of thu Late Bishop Whitchouse.
Bancroft Davis has presented his crclcntal:
to the King Of Saxony at Dresden, and return
I'd to Berlin where he has taken Il tinc h use
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-15

In Alexandria, Va, Sept mbcr lith, 1874,
JAMES A., only son Of j. W. and Mary h.
Bracii, aged years and months.
Sleep, dearest babe, and take thy rest
God called thee home He thought It best.
Et-~ His luneral will take place Tomorrow NJ
tcrruon ri :, clock, from the residence Of NJ r.
} c. Beach, M. III south Fairfax street The
friend: and acIuaintances Of the family are IN
vited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-15

Ex-Governor Walker addressed the citizens
OF Caroline, at Bowling Green, yesterday, aud
made stirring speech.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-15
HHEAP PIANOS AND ORGANS.

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| elegant Nunn X Clark: ; "ct.........'.. @'' w
4 -tl,udt new Il oct. Rosewood, "'th
MI the improvements .........'....' "''
fine second. hand Organ, double power, r.,.,
in perfect order, ir-t cost 81 10, now. - 49,
I! oct Mc!odron ......' ~
New Estey y >ch"nIngcr Organs ir"" - "
SD Terms al payment easy. taI. ~
V. BECkEK'S Primo 81! MUSE kn'i";
NJ King street, AI"xandrla Va.
Go~Orguns and fianos tune md r"pnir',' III
the best Luanucr. 40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-15

Baron Schwarz Scnborn, the new Austrian
Minister, was formally presented to the Prcsi-
dent Yesterday The usual congratulatory az
dresses were exchanged.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-16

The proposed Industrial school for
Girls is to be established on the Dummer
farm, at Hallowcll, and will have q brick
building three stories high.
The trustees of the Normal Schools OF
Maine have added one year to the course
of study, and agreed that the course shall
embrace Latin, French. and the higher
English branches. to such extent as shall
fit graduates to teach the Free High
Schools so many OF which are coming in
to existence In the State.
Last Fall a lady in Biddeford picked up
what she supposed to be dead cut
ting from grape vine and bringing the
two ends near together put them in fiow-
er pot, intending to use the vine as trellis
for plant Some time after the vine put
forth leayes-although both ends of the
cutting We're IN the earih-and now a
bunch of grapes has appeared.
A little girl named Anderson, about
ten years Old. boarding In the family OF
Mr.. T.. a. Frisbee in Bddeiord. got hold
ct a loaded pistol that Mr.. Fisbce kept in
the drawer of a bureau, last Tuesday even
iug. and pointing it at his little child. two
years old. pulled the trigger. The ball Gu
tered the upper part ofthe forehead of ia.
child and passed out at the back of the
head. The child was alive on Wednesday
with some hopes of its recovery:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-16
Ttsal 4otiess.

To the Hon. County Commissioners of the
County Of Hancock.
YOUR Petitioners respectfully represent that
l public road Is greatly needed by the petition.
ers, and that the same will be q common necessity
Is i"o U, vs.. to wit BEGINNING about four rod.
running In westerly direction to q point OF in.
teTsect'on with the county road, which runs to
Henry Stratton, the distance being about twenty.
hve rods more or less
Wherefore your petitioners pray your houors
to give due notice, to view, lay out, and establish
said road and as In duty bound will ever pray.
NJ. HALE, JR., AND lo2 OTHERS.
Hancock, Dec. 4, 1873.
STATE OF MAINE.
HANCOCK, ss,-Court of County Commis sioners,
January Term, A. d. 1874
Upon the foregoing petition 1t Is considered by
the Commits sioners that the petitioners are re.
sPonsible aud that they ough To be heard touch
ing the matter set forth IN their petition and
therefore order that the County Commissioner.
meet 1t
the Ferry, in Hancock.
on Tuesday, the 9th day OF May next at .
O'Clock a. NJ, and thence proceed to view the.
route mentioned In said petition, immediately a f.
Ter whieh view, hearing of the parties and wit.
hesses will be had at some convenient pla &c In The
vicinity. and such other measures taken in the
proper. And it is further
oRpERED-That notice OF time. place and pur-
pose OF the Commissioners meeting Aforesaid he
given to all persons and corpor atoms Interested
by serving attesed copies OF the petition and ,his
ORDER thereon, upon the clerk OF the town of
Hancock,
and By posting up attestei copies as aiore.
said. in three public places in said town thirty
days at least before the time appointed Tor said
view, and by publishing petition and order
thereon, three weeks successfully in the Ellis.
worm American, newspaper published 1T Ellis.
worth, the County of Hancock, the first publ.
cation to be thirty days least before the time of
SAID view, that all persons and corporations inter.
ested may attend and be heard If they think 1T
Attest, II. Ii. SAUNDERS Clerk
true copy OF the petition and order thereon.
3wu Attest, HUDSON Is. SAUNDERS, CLERK
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-16
l.and-ioekcd Saluou.

Ia answer TO correspondent of Hancock
county. in relation to land-locked salmon.
| will say that they do not differ nom sea
salmon materially, only in size. Their
sides are silv.ry bright with spots shaded
dark, with a dark back, with tail broad
but not 80 square rs that of brook trout
The male j. not so broad a. the female
but larger. When in perfect trim they are
the hapdSomest fish ever saw in fresh wa
ter: perfect in shape In every part their
flesh is a yellow. some darker than others.
Flesh j. harder than trout. but about the
same flavor. In October, when they go To
the streams to cast their spawn. they I'M
dergo great change. They lose that
bright. silvcry look. and look dirty and
grey. like any one at work In the sand and
gravel. Their mouth or bill turns down.
making a hoop or bump. and they grow
fierce and savage. | have had them bite
a stick showed in amongst them as ilercely
a. a woolchuck. There j. more sport in
them than most other fish. and it requires
skill and practice to take them with iiy.
We take them through the ice in winter.
with both live and dead bait. They want
lake or pond, with rocky. sandy stream
don't think 4 muddy lake and stream
would init them for home Lewiston
journal. \. +. GowELL.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-16
State News.

Hay is selling at from $40 10 SIS per
ton in the vicinity of Machas.
A marble bust of ex- Governor Coburn
is TO be placed in the new court house at
Skowhegau. 1t Is to be fashioned by local
artist named Marble.
During the last twelve months five
ocean steamers have been lost, viz j.:
Atlantic, City of Washington. Ismalia,
Vile du Havre and Europe. aud nearly
800 lives sacrificed.
At Barker Mil. Auburn, eighteen
thousand spndles are now running and
about three hundred and fifty hands are
employed. All the looms are now moving.
except a few in the basement. which will
soon be started.
On Saturday week. Ex-Governor CO.
burn subscribed 200 for the benefit OF
the Wateryille Classical School. This will
be partially appropriated for the purpose
of erecting new buildings, and making the
Institution an effective feeder to the college.
A down east debating club has been
discussing the question. Resolved that a
/ tidy woman with fretful disposition is
more tolerable than an untidy woman
with pleasant disposition. After an ami
mated discussion by many of both sexes,
il was decided in the affirmative BY one
vote.
The Journal says that an Augusta
clergyman, Wednesday. visited many
places in that city where liquor is suppos-
ed to be sold. aud earnestly entreated the
proprietors TO stop the business. The
clerical gentleman was courteously receiv-
ed.
The first intermarriage between the
Swedish colonists and native americans
occurred on the LIST inst. when Rev. An
drew Wren. pastor of the Lutheran Chure h
at New Sweden was married TO a daughter
OF W. A. Vaughn, proprietor of vaughn's
Hotel in Caribou. The couple will make
bridal tour to old Sweden.
The senior class of Bowdoii College
are to employ the Germania Band and
Temple Quartette for the coming COM
mencement concert.
The City Maj shall of'Saco has ordered
ms suooriinates to see that all boys are off
the streets by nine. O'Clock at nights.
1t is reported that Mr.. j. +. Burnham.
deputy collector Of internal reuenue for
Aroostook district. has been removed and
Mr. j. L. Swanton has been appointed to
the office.
Among the persons recently discharg-
ed from the Insane Hospital was Mrs. Bet
sey (Packard) Croker. who was born in the
barracks during the war o: the Revolution,
and is now in her 9sth year. She was
committ, d from the town of Hebron and
has been 10 the Hospita. about four years.
The Bangor Wing says the prospect
for driving logs from the small streams
looks discouraging. The rivers are as
low as often during Summer drouths the
swamps have little water in them, the
ground seems dry, and there is hardly any
snow to melt while logs are lying far up
on streams that never have much water in
them, except when the snow is melting
and Immediately after heavy rains.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-16
Loss Of Steam Ship Europe.
INV YoRK. April.

Detailed statements of the various per-
sous oH board OF the steam ships Europe
and Greece are in print this morning but
they are all In the main the same - hith
,rto telcgraphcd. The Captain OF the
Europe Insisted that he was not allowed
o. return To hi, ship By the officers OF the
t'gccce but this i positively denied by tho
latter. The collision between the Greece
and The Europe occurred after the rescue
and was caused by an effort 10 turn the
latter around. She struck the Greece
near the Stern making quite hole. and
fer short time there was quite panic
bus 40 material damage was caused.
The French Captain feels indignant at
his alleged i'll treatment. The French
pgrSer saws thar the cargo of the Europe
Wa worth two and a half million of
francs There were 100 baskets OF
champagne. an immense quantity of vaua-
be silks and about 40 tons of sundries.
Engineer Douglass OF the Greece SAYS the
Europe never should have been abandon
Ell.
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ID / ID.

Obituary notices. beyond the Date, Name and
Age must be paid for.
Ellsworth-l0th inst, Alfred c. Austin, aged
. years.
9th inst, Mr.. b. +. Austin, aged 81 years.
9Th inst. Mrs. Eunice II. Atherton, aged
20 years, II months.
10th inst, Mr.. Joshua Tourtelotte, aged 81
years, 81 days.
10Th inst, Mrs. Emily J. Hodskins, aged
81 years.
-1lth inst, Marion T.. Fullerton, daughter Of
Rodney and Elizabeth Fullerton. aged years,
10 months.
Jacksonville, Fla.-6th inst, Sarah. wife Of
Ambrose White, of Bucksport.
Buxton. Me.-Apri 9Th. Capt. Jacob s.
Thomas, late Of Eden, aged - wears.
Boston Highlsnds-April 9Th. OF paralysis Of
the brain. Capt J. W. Carlton, Of Newtonyille,
son Of Col. Rowland Carlton. aged 46 years
Orland-April 9th. 1874. Harry NJ, infant and
only child OF James II. and Sarah E. Fairbanks,
aged month, and 10 days. Skowhegan papers
please copy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-16
To the Hon. County Commissioners Of IN.


To the Hon. County Commissioners of the
County Cf Hancock.
TILE undersigned inhabitants OF the town OF
/ sullivan, would respectfully represent that .
public way beginning at the town road near John
D. BiaisdeiIs dwelling house, thence south west
eriy TO the tide waters of Taunton Bay, near the
wharf OF Lemuel Crabtree and others; would be
OF great public convenience.
The seiectmen of said town of Sullivan have
been petitioned to lay out said road and have u n.
reasonably refused to do so.
We therefore request your Honsrs to locate
said road, and as In duty bound will ever pray.
WM. II. Chaplain, ASD 81 OTHERS
sullivan. Nov. Sd. 1873.
STATE OF MAINE
HANCOCK, ss.-Court OF County Commissioners
January Term, A. ID. ls;t
Upon the foregoing petition 1t Ia considered by
the Commissioners that the petitioners are re.
sponsi6le and that they ought 10 be heard touch.
inS the matter set forth In their petition and
therefore order that the County COMMISSIONER
meet at
j. ID. Blaisdeirs, In Sullivan.
on Tuesday. the ninth day OF June next at
O'Clock A. NJ, and thence proceed 10 view the
route mentioned IN said petition Immediately AT
ter which view, hearing OF The parties and wit.
nests viii be had at some enicnt place in the
vicinity. and such other measures taken in 1.-THE
premises as the Commits sloners shall iudpp ,ro.
per. Aud 1t Is further
oRpKRgD-That notice Of the time. place and
purpose OF the Commissioners' meeting aforesaid
be gwen to all persons and corporations intere st
ed br serving aitested copies Of the petition and
ui7 ofueT lhcreoh. upon the clerk of the town ct
sullivan,
and by posting attes ted copies a. AZORES aid in
three pubic places in said town, thirty DAYS at
icast before the time appointed for said view and
by publishing the petition and order thereon
thrce weeks successfully in the Ellsworth Ameri-
can. newspaper published at Ellsworth, in The
County OF Hancock. the first publication to be
uirti days at least before the time OF said view
that all pc rsons and corporations Interested NAV
ATTEND aud be- hcari II they think it,
Attest, H. b. SAUNDERS, Clerk.
a true copy OF the petition ant order thereon
3"l3 IT, Il. SAUNDERS, Clerk.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-16


We never are sorry when a Republl-
can city. town. or State, with an unmis-
takab'y working majority. commits the
absurdity of selling out to the Democrats.
a. Bangor aud Ellsworth did last year.
We are pretty sure they will get cured Of
their supreme folly in few years. il not in
one. as the places above named have done.
Reform has pretty name; 1t sounds we'll :,
bat it is always well TO know what Is to be
reformed. aud who is TO do il. Bangor
was reformed with a vengeance. Ellsworth
likewise. The financial condition of both
payers found it hard TO march by, so they
turned the tune very decidedly Machias
Republican.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-16

SUFFERERS from Scrotrla and Scrofulous
affection, clean up! Why wear your Pimples.
Biotches. Uleers, Sores. Why have the lite
twisted out of yoc by Dyspepsia. Rheumatism
and Gouts Why suffer Syphilitic and Mercu.
rial disease TO rot the bones in your body. or
the flesh on your boness Why let your sluggish
blood drag. aud scatter its distempers through
your veins, AY.R's Comp. EXT OF sARsAP-
ARILLA cures these complaints. and cleanses
them out Of the system. Zee It faithfully, AMI
you bring 10 society . healthier, cleaner, and
are more acceptable member Democrat, Bal
timore. Md lmlA
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-16

The DEAD PASTA bottle, tightly corked
was found on The beach al Gerrish's Island on
Sunday last. bl Mr.. Hiram Tobey, "A navy yard
Waterman. IL had evidently been in the water
many YEAR,, being completely oyergrvwn with
barnacle- and sea weed. When broken. IL was
found To contain = slip OF paper, about four
inches long and two inches wide. with marks
upon il indicating tina, it had been part Of ship.
log book, and bearing the foowin. inscrip-
ton: December II, 1861. Ship jane. Arctic
Ocean. VII c this knowing that shall never
see and A. ain. hoping that some one will pick
II up. Yesterday the captain died. which
49, | would write more If | could, but
am star, Ing 10 death" Several word. not leg
ibie are EXPIRE sed by the asierisk.. The lux
Is very pale ami the paper somewhat di,col-
ore6. The writing. though indstinct, was
easily read by the aid OF magnliying glass.
The document is now in the hand, Of Comman-
der McCook al the navy yaId.-lArgus.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-16

Fresh smelts are selling on the street.
a. u cts. per dozen.
One of the first flocks OF wild geese
passed over Monday.
A new steam srist mill will soon be
built in Ellsworth. II is to be located on
the river side of Mil street
The mortality in this city has recently
been unusually large. During two days
OF last week six persons died.
Winter has not merely fingered. but
seems to have obtained settlement in the
lap OF spring.
The City Council has chosen. John
Redman, Esq, John 5. Royal and Rev
". H. Lyon, a the Sup. School Committee
f9r the current year.
The District system has again been
revived. School Agents are again TO be
chosen by the several Districts and teach
erS employed by said agents.
Fast and loose has been played by the
CITY government on this most vital interest
and no wonder that apathy, dissatisfaction
and confusion everywhere abound.
This morning a beautiful. fragrant
cluster Of wild Nay flowers was presented
us by Mr. F. A. Dutton.
Mr.. Andrews will have an Extra.
Thursday Evening, for the class and in.
yited friends. Spectators will be admitted
to tie Gallery only at 25 cts. admission
-Pee's Quinquepartite Combination at
Hancock Hall this Friday evening. Don't
forget it.
A. P. Harding has just received a
fresh lot goods from Bosom, and think.
them worthy the attention ofthe public.
A NARROW EscAPE.-Friday forenoon
While Mr.. r. NJ. Given was repairing a wa
ter wheel al Virgins & Co.'S mill. the wheel
was started by some one not knowing OF
his situation. Mr.. Givin. by a swim and
timely spring, placed himself out of dan
ger. but he received a severe sprain In
the shoulder
The Little Round Top mas been furnish
ed with a new propeller from Philadelphia.
It's diameter is six feet and seven inches,
aud her towing capacity will be considera-
bly, increased.
Mr.. Lewis Richardson, the artist. will
soon leave for the West to join his fami-
ly. His departure will be regretted by all
lovers OF art, and doubly so by the pupils
under his instruction.
-Chas. &. Burrili is Agent & Attorney
for ten reliable Fire Insurance COMPANIES
and is prepared to effect Insurance against
Fire, and issue policies upon Dwellings.
Household Furniture, Vessels in Process
OF Construction. and upon General Mer-
chandise. upon as favorable term. and con-
ditions as any agency representing first
class Companies. He is also prepared to
insure Hulls, Freights and Cargoes, by the
passage, under open policies. Give him a
call. Office on State Street over Aiken &
Co. store and under Masonic Hall.
NoTICE.-There will be an ex animation
of teachers intending to teach in this city
the coming School year, at the High
school Room on Thursday afternoon
Apiii 23d, commencing at 2 O'Clock.
JOHN b. RFDMAN.
JOHN +. ROYAL,
W. III. LYON.
> S.Com. City of Ellsworth.
Ellsworth, April 18th, 1874.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-16
Business Notices,


DIR. Harrison's PERIsTALTIC LOzENGEs are
warranted 4 cure in all cases of the Piles ard
Falling of the Rectum. We promise a cure 70,
all symptoms OF Dyspepsia, such as Oppres sion
after Eating, Sour Stomach, Splitting OF Food
Papitation; also Headache, Dizziness, Pain in
the Back and Loins. Yellowness OF the skin
ard Eyes, sick Headache. Coated Tongue, Bill
lousness. Liver Complaint, Loss of Appetite
Debility Monthly Pains. and all irregularitie.
Neuralgia. Faintness. etc. Trial box, 80 cts
Large box, 90 cts, mailed free FIR this las
price
DIR. HARRISON'S ICELAND BALsAM,
asplendid cure Tor COUGHS. HoARsENEss, and
all THROAT and LUNG complaints. For sale
by T.. ;. HARRISON Il co. Proprietors
No. fremont Temple. Boston and by all
Druggists.
lmtl
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-16
A HINT TO HOUSEwIvES.-HOW To
KEEP KITCHEN WARE CLEAN
AND BRIGHT

Every housewife of neat and tidy habits takes
especial de light in keeping all the tin, copper
and iron wsre Of her kitshen ~ clean and bright
~ P.instskiug labor can make them. A pride
10 tins direction - commeudzblc. and always
meets the smiling approval Of the .'tyrsnt
Der that SAPOLIO a the only thing 90 earth
that will make an old tarn ished tin pan or
rusty kettle shine as bright - new. And By
The use Of SspOlio IL 10 the quickest and easiest
thing in the world TO keep every utensil in .
high state Of polish.