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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-01-05

AN EXTENSIVE BooK.-A great
literary curiosity is now for sale at
Peking. 1t consists Of copy OF a
gigantic work, composed of 6,lO9 VOL
zines, entitled "An Imperial ColIec-
ton of Ancient and Modern Litera-
lure" This huge encyclopedia was
commenced during the reign Of the
Emperor Kanghe (l662 1922 ard
was printed at the Imperial Printing
Dilic4. where complete font of cop
Yer type waa cast for tie purpose.
its contents are arranged under thir
fy-two divisions, and embrace every
subject dealt with within the range
nfCLinese literature. Unfortunately,
.ho greater part of the type employed
j. printing the work was, after the
publication Of the first edition, pur-
1,inel by dishonest officials, and the
remaining portion was melted down
s. be coined into cash The result is
that very few copies are now in exist
.nce, and still fewer ever come into
/. ne market. The price asked for tia
present copy by the Chinese owner is
wc believe, "a 900.
PosTM ,srrR.-Robcrt Porter has been
appointeu Postmaster at X knoxville. ice J
II Main
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na. 1t NAV take some time to eradi-

nA- 1t may take some time to eradl-
cate all the lines OF SEPARATION created
by the war, but we are making rapid
progress in that direction. One of
the results of the law passed last
winter to admit soldiers Of the MeXi-
can war, has been to bring into the
military asylumS quite q large number
Of rebel soldiers, and it is said prop
osition will be soon made to take care
of the disabled soldiers Of the rebel
army.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-01-05

Col. Chapman Bllingsly, Senator
of Maryland, died at his residence in
st. Mary s county, on the 9th instant,
in the list year Of his age.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-01-05
The President has nominated Do,

The President has nominated Don
A. PARDEE as Judge of the United
States District Court Of Louisiana, IN
place of DURELL, resigned. y native
of Ohio, after serving in the Union
Army he began the practice of law in
New Orleans in 1860, and since 1868
has been Judge Of the Second judi
cial District of Louisiana. lie is said
to be the right man for the right
place. So.ae time ago the New Or
leans Times, in speaking Of the ques
ton of the Judgeship of that District,
sid: "a President who is willing to
ignore the partisan in judicial ap-
rointments could find extraordinary
l'gal attalnments in this District; but
ii Republican must be appointed,
1T him take one like Judge Pardee,
who has never soiled the ermine by
corruption or partisan action.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-01-05

An Indiana Judge mas decided that, if
Il woman will shorten pic-crust with but
ter at 80 cents per pound; her husband has
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-01-05

Bristow is not fond of the new
finance Lill.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-01-05

The Rev. Daniel Sommer and the
Rev. Alfred N. Gilbert, pastors OF
rival Christian churches in Baltimore,
have bitter quarrel Of long Standing:
The latest phase Of it is a long and
formal statement by Sommer, in which
he accuses Gilbert of immortality.
There are in the case letters Of ex-
culpation by ladies and subsequent
retractions by them, counter charges
involving members Of both congre-
cations, and vast amount of almost
everything but Christian spirit.
The Sandwich Islands arc twelve in
number, and altogether about the size OF
Connecticut and Rhode Island.
sB- Youdon' sec boys ofsiytccn wear
i'm ruuudlhuut- nov 4 day.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-01-05

SPAIN it would seem from the news
has undergone another change OF go
vernnent sudden, but not unexpect-
ed. The Republic is dead. Prince
.lLploNso, son Of ex.Quoen ISABELLA,
las been proclaimed King, with the
consent of Serrano and his Ministry,
and is supported by the army and
navy. a Regency has been formed,
under the Presidency Of Conovas del
Castillo, and all is lovely agaln-ior
the present. What effect this will
hay, upon the Carlist instruction 1t
is impossible to say; but the Alphon-
sists in the exuberance OF their JOY
declare that the movement is virtually
dead. So the Bourbons are back
again, and there is very little doubt
that the restoration of the monarchy
will he hailed with joy by the great
bulk Of the Spanish people.
Speaking of the Senatorial contest
in Indiana, the Danville Union says
Eve believe the contest to be be-
tween Mcdonald and VOORHEES,, with
the preference in favor Of the former.
VOORHEES, stultihel himself in 1877
when he said on the floor of Congress
that he could mot support Greeley
without forfeiting his self respect as
an honest man, and then changing
lis tune and declaring it TO be the
lappiest moment Of his life to be per
mittted to introduce Horace Greeley
TO an audience at Indianapolis when
the old farmer took his own advice
and came West. His constituents lost
conhlen,e in him, and hi, competitor
succeeded him. Then Daniel like
poor Tray, by an iIly.consldored act
lesmirrhel the record of a long anG
t,ithful public lille by being found i,
hid company--joinjns hands w'ti
);epublican thieves to consummate the
salary grab. Voorhees,, with The
swas in his pocket, was contentec
and happy, and announced that ne
would reti to private life on the
classic banks Of the raging Wabash
where the festive mosquito conlt
chant a requiem Ger tho grave OF de
ON OF his family with his gran; buJ NJ
sooner did lac learn that the Indian;
Legislature was on Joint ballot Demo
cratic, than he forgot his ColfaNlaI
inclination to 'reti.'e, and proclaimed
himself ready to sacrifice himself fol
the dear people.
The Chicago Tribune believes thai
the way to the leadership Of the re'
publican side Of the next House is
clear for Mr.. James G. Blaine. HI
will step to the front with an nnsHl
lied reputation, great popularity
pleasing address, great ability ano
ysst experience.
TIE Knoxville (Tean.) Press and
Herald states that Senator Gordon
while passing through that city, a
few days since, on his way home, re.
marked to an acquaintance that the
civil rights bill was unquestionably
dead.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-01-05

H. 4 CURIOUS cemetery exists IN
Paris. Nothing human Is interre4
therein, yet it has its toinb'tones, IT'S
lead celebrates, its graves, sought
bv the multitude that rclaeulher he
occupants, the Yoricks who have de
lighted them in LIE. This grave yard
is almost a parody on the SO emn
sleepors who have had Christian bur
teL > Tnir. iS,thf y0.haiai cemetery OF
h,n1,e | bodies of animals that have
died are buried in it. The favorite
Caeverette; the first giraffe
ever seen in Paris, ana lately the huge
are there. The rhinorer-
os was one of the best known OF ak
the animals in the Jarlin, having
been in captivity nearly thirty years.
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nzs. In the 44Ih Congress, as far
rs elections have been held, the
Democrats have a majority Of Il in
the House, and the Republicans ma
jorsty OF IL in the Senate The States
10 elect members Of Congress, next
year, will choose seventeen Eepresen-
tatlVpS
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14

THE DRUMMER BoY.-Last evening Bosworth
Post, G. A. r, presented this military drama
at City Hall. The play, although old, is still
full of interest to our patriotic citizens who al
ways patronize the plays put on by Bosworth
Post. The piece is so familiar that it is unnec-
essary to speak of that, but the actors are de-
serving of highest praise for the excellent man.
ner in which they acted their several parts
M. M. Loud as Harry Wallingford, was ex-
cellent and in the role of tie spy his disguise
was perfect both in voice and manner. Miss
Alice Carrie as May WalliDgford was very
pleasing. She has improved greatly in her
style of acting since she appeared here last with
the Post. VIM. Fl. Broughton did finely as
Col DeLorme, the naughty confederate officer
Pete, the colored man, was none other than
Thos. II. Bibber. When on the stage he keeps
the house in roar of laughter. Upon the
whole the cast is an excellent enc, and the piece
is sure to draw full house each evening. The
new scenery by Richards, and the fine tab
leaux prove very important features of the en-
tertainment. The stage is managed by W. B.
Smith, Esq, who displays good taste in its
management. Remember the matinee given
this afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14

There is a good reason to believe that the dis
astrous regulations recently announced relative
to sealed cars at Island Pond are to be set
aside and the old regulations re established.
The Boston Advertiser of yesterday contains
the following special from Washington: -
"Messrs. Lynch and True from the Portland
Board of Trade, and Mr.. McRae from Canada,
on the part of the Grand Trunk road, have had
an interview with Secretary Bristow in regard
to goods in transit in sealed cars. After full
consideration of the subject it has been virtual
ly decided that the old system shall be restor;
under some more secure method of sealing,
and goods will pass Island Pond as heretofore
to go on to their destination. New instructions
will probably be issued day after Tomorrow"
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14
The GOvernOrship.


Gov Dingey has addressed the following
letter to Hon. James G. Blaine, Chairman of
the Republican State Committee, declining to
be considered a candidate for denomination:
LEWISTON, April 10, 1875.
Hon. j. G. Blaine, Chairman Republican State
Committee -
Soon after my re election to the gubernatoria
chair, last September, 1 indicated to you and
other Republican friends a personal desire to
waive the usage of third nomination which
has obtained IN the Republican party in this
state in respect to the Office of Governor, in
order that might retire from my present
official position at the end of my second term.
In Difference to the Judgment of yourself and
others, who urged that should allow the use
of my name again, consented to defer final
decision of the matter until spring Inasmuch
as the personal reasons which led me to desire
release from official duties remain the same
as six months since, it is proper that l should
now notify you, as the Chairman of the Re
publican State Committee, that [ must decline
to allow the use of my name in connection with
third nomination to the Office of Governor.
At the same time allow me, through yourself,
to tender my siLcere thanks to the Republicans
of Maine, not only for the confidence and sup
port which they have so generously extended to
me thus far during two gubernatorial terms,
but also for the expressions so many have given
that must allow the use of my name in con-
nectiou with still another nomination.
With great respect am sincerely yours,
NELSON DINGLEY, JR.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14
Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT
TUEsDAY.-Thomas Raglan. Search and seizure.
Fined $50 with costs. Appealed.
Libby, County Atty. Howard q Cleaves.
Martha Hague. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Appealed
Libby, County Atty. Bradburys.
Valentine King and Bridget King. Search and
seizure Discharged.
Libby, County Atty. Howard & Cleaves.
John Sullivan and John Sullivan, Jr. Search and
seizure. Discharged.
Libby, County Atty. Howard g. Cleaves.
Charles Adams and Michael Hogan. Search and
seizure. Fined $50 each with costs. Paid.
Williams.
Benjamin Bracket. Assault and battery. Fined
SIS with costs Paid.
Thomas Ross. Intoxication. Fined SIS with costs.
Paid.
James E. Fl. Gallagher and William j. Creary.
Larceny. Probable cause. Respondents ordered to
recognize to State with suretes in sum of $500 EACH
Committed
E. NJ. Rand. Mattocks u Fox.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14

THE ARoosTooK RAILROAD.-The friends of
the nroposed railroad from some point on the
f. & N. A. Railway to Presque Isle are max
ing strong effort to secure the cooperation of
the Maine Central, Eastern and Boston q
Maine Railroad Companies in building that
importsnt railway. 1t is not expected that
these roads will afford large amount OF mon
ev or credit, but if any encouragement in the
wav of money can be secured, Bangor will be
indnced to loan its credit to the important en-
ternrise. Hon. Noah Woods of Bangor is a di-
rector of the E. & N. A Railway and also of
the Maine Central, and he is said to be using
his influence to interest the companies named.
The proposed road will Enthusiastically be of
oreat inheritance to the interests of Maine if
the proprietors of settling lands in the Aroos-
took valley can be induced to open them to
settlers. The first step toward the accomplish
ment of the object will be secured in the mar
rowing of the gauge of the E. & N. A. Railway
to that of the Maine and Massachusetts roads.
Bangor gentleman informs us that the bust
ness men of Bangor are, on the whole, entirely
satisfied with The Investment which the city
has made in the Bangor & Piscataquis Rail-
road. as it brings to that city large and in
creasiDg business
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14
Business Notes.

The Bath Times says that the Manufacturing
and Commercial Co. started up their mills last
Monday.
The Saco Water Power & Machine Shop OF
Biddeford commenced running on full time
Monday, with no reduction of wages.
The Belfast Journal says that committee
of the Knox & Lincoln stockholders have
under consideration the matter of offering to
carry free for one year all freight and passen-
gers to and from the Bay & River railroad,
when built. 1t is to be put forth as a per-
suader to the latter corporation.
The Wing says that the citizens of Exeter
have begun to build cheese factory, which
will be done the first of June. 1t will cost
20k0o
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14

This evening and tomorrow evening there
will be fair at the vestry of the Casco street
church, where useful as well as ornamental ar
ticles will be for sale.
Yachting promises to be lively this season
and the boats are already out of their winter
quarters.
Yesterday was anything but a pleasant day
to be out of DOORS
Capt. Joseph Trefethen of Cushing, has
just ordered of Mr.. L. F. Pingree of this city,
an artificial leg, to supply the place of one lost
by an injury.
Ship Star of Yarmouth, concerning the safe
ty of which fears have been expressed, arrived
at Liverpool Sunday, from San Francisco, after
passage CT six months.
The Sherman Cadets of Lowell are arrang'
ing for a four days excursion on the steamer
Charles Houghton, starting from Boston, June
18th, and visiting this city and Bangor Gov
Castor, Gems Butler, Pierson, Cunningham,
and Matt Head, Coils. Sutton and Sherman,
Maj Morrill, and other military gentlemen will
be invited to join the excursion.
Two fellows stole SIS from lady at the
Grand Trunk depot yesterday.
A boy named McQuarre was shot through
the side Sunday, by the accidental discharge Of
pistol in the hands of boy named Melon
add The wound is not considered dangerous
The Grand Trunk Company now propose to
prosecute junk dealers who buy metal stolen
from them.
Rev. Mr.. Dalton of ST. Luke's church will
preach at the Allen Mission this evening. Ser
vices commence at one-quarter before eight.
The public are invited.
The members of the Portland Catholic Sun
day School Union are requested to meet this
evening at u o'clock. A punctual attendance
is requested.
Mr.. Kimbal having left the state, a number
OF gentlemen in this vicinity express wish
that some measures may be taken to secure
the appointment of a resident of Maine to rep
resent us in the Centennial Commission in
place of Mr.. Kimball. The appointment is
made by the President.
1t is probable that Gov Dingley will appoint
the Commissioners to consider the matter OF
purchasing the Marine Hospital for an insane
hospital, or if that is not practicable to report
site for new buildidg. The Republican
members of our county delegation unanimously
recommended Horatio N. Jose, Esq, OF this
city, as the member of the Commission from
this section of the state, and it is understood
that he will be appointed. The selection OF
Mr. Jose will be an admirable one.
The dodgers at the station had row last
night, and several of them were locked up in
the cells.
The captain of vessel at this port got into
bad company last night, and Deputy Marsha
Bridges arrested him.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14
APRIL CIVIL TERM, 1S75-sYMoNDs, j., PREsID

APRIL CIVIL TERM, 1S75-SYMoNDs, j., PREsID-
ING.
TUEsDAY-Samuel Warren VS.. Lorenzo Taylor.
This s an action to the value of lot of ship
knees purchased by the defendant of the plaintiff in
the winter of 1874 and delivered during the spring
and summer. The number of knees delivered was
claimed by the plaintiff to be twenty-seven more
than the number admitted by the defendant. The
plaintiff also claimed that for the refuse knees he
to recover one-haf the price of merchantable knees
The defendant claimed that the agreed price for the
refuse knees was one-quarter of the value of mer-
charitable knees.
The amount claimed by the plaintiff as due was a
balance of $1283 and interest The defendant offered
to be defauled for the of $S12 and interest The
jury rendered verdict for the plaintiff for $96667
Strout s. Gage for plaintiff
Strout g. Holmes for defendant.
Fred. f. Hale VS.. Henry o. Moses. Action of as
sumpsit to the price paid for lot of sub
stance sold by the defendant to the plaintiff for
nitrate of silver which it is alleged turned out to be
a compound composed of a small part Of nitrate of
silver, large proportion of chlorate of potassium
and nitrate of potassium and utterly worthless for
the purpose for which it was sold. On trial.
Hale for plaintiff.
B. T. Chase-Strout & Gage for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14

CENTENNIAL OF THE Town OF GRAY.-An
item has been extensively published proposing
a centennial celebration of the incorporation of
the town OF Gray in 1876. The incorporation
of the proprietors as grantees was in 1875, and
then it was called New Boston, as most of the
grantees were from Boston. 1t was incorpor-
ated and given town privileges June 18th, 1878,
by the name of Gray, from the fact that
Thomas Gray, one settler, had taken very
active part in bringing forth the settlement.
The first town meeting was held July 18th,
1878 Jabez Mathew was elected Moderator;
Town Clerk, David Clark; Selectmen, VIM.
Webster, Daniel Libby, Daniel Cummings.
M
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14

HIGH SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.-Thee enter
tainment of the High School at Grand Army
Hall last evening was we'll attended. The
operetta s'Ireue" was repeated to the delight OF
the whole audience The entertainment closed
with the amusing farce "Lend me five shil-
lings." The operetta can be repe ated to good
advantage at another time.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14

SPELLING MATcH.-We trust that our read
ers will remember the spelling match at the
First Baptist vestry this evening We learn
that large class will contest for the prizes. A
gentleman prominent in the legal profession
will ssspelP' the class The small admission fee
of ten cents will aid the ladies of the society in
the payment of the debt on their house of wor-
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14

POLICEMAN HoRR.-Henry j. Horr, who has
been member of theipolice for the past three
years, died yesterday afternoon after brief
attack of congestion of the lungs. He has
justly been regarded as one of the most efficient
members of the force, and was highly esteemed
by all who made his acquaintance. He was
member of the Odd Fellows, Knights OF
Pythas and Grand Army, also of the Odd
Fellows Relief Association. He leaves wife
and one child.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14

REFORM CLUB.-Every member OF the Club
honorary and active, are requested to be at
their meeting this evening promptly, at quar-
ter to eight Business Of great Importance is
to be acted upon, and it is to be hoped every
member will attend. The pledge will be open
to those who desire to sign. To morrow even
ing the President will address the Club at tbell
public meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14

A NUISANCE some time past number
of hackmen have made themselves obnoxious
at the Eastern depot by forcing passengers to
take carriage, whether they wish to OF not.
The police officers at the depot and the station
agent have done their best to abate the nuis-
ance, but without any result. Mayor Richard
son is to take the matter in hand, and it is
expectedlhereafter that passengers arriving at
this depot will be met by hackmen who know
their business, and will treat all with due
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14
Personal,

Rev. Julius FL. Ward of Thomaston, accepts
| a call as rector of st. Michael's church of Mar
blehead, Mass, and it is expected will enter
| upon his duties the first Sunday in May.
Miss May Bryant. the contralto of the Bos-
| ton Philharmonic Club, is handsome, only 10,
and has it is said, a voice like that of Annie
Louise Cary.-Chicdgo Tribune.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14

The election of officers resulted as folows:-
President, Merritt B. Coolidge; Vice Presidents
VIM. E. Wood, Chas. w. Roberts; Correspond
ing Secretary, Geo. c. Burgess; Recording
Secretary, Samuel B. Graves; Treasurer, John
c. Proctor; Directors, Jas. F. Hawkes., j. w.
Banks, VIM G. Davis, Chas j. Chapman and
Ezekiel Dennis; Trustee for five years, Samuel
B. Graves.
At the close of the election The retiring
President made few remarks, after which he
introduced the new President, who responded
in very appropriate manner. Remarks were
also made by ex-Presidents Corey, Jose, Fur
bish and Rich and others
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14
Mercantile g,;brasv Association

The 23d annual meeting of the Mercaht"e
Library Association was held at their rooinS
last evening. The report of the directors sno"
that the association has maintained during inc
past year an increasing prosperity, and mas iui-
ly sustained the high rank to which IL mas az
tanned among the various city organlza'lonS' aS
the reports of the various committees herewith
submitted win bear evidence.
The number of volumes issued this year ex-
ceeds that of any former years. thus testlfying
to the increasing usefulness and popularity OF
the library. A larger outlay also has been
made for books than during any previous year,
so that the present quarters are inadequate
The matter of extended accommodations is in
the hands of special committee appointed for
that purpose, and within year larger and bet
fer quarters will be secured.
The annual course of entertainments during
the last year was successful pecuniarily and gen
erally satisfactory to the public. AS heretofore
it has been the aim of tina association to pre-
sent to the public the best talent that can be
secured.
The following summary presents the present
condition of the affairs of the association:
The Trustees report that they have invested
II ..1c OI.ra
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14
u. 80 District Court.

BEFORE JUDGE FOX.
Observation-Disclosures Evans VS.. William +. forR
ct al of the brig Ida M. Comery. This is an action
for the balance of a seaman's wages amounting TO
$215. Decision reserved.
Reed for plaintiff.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14

THE MusEUM.-There was large audience
1T the Museum last evening to witness uriI
fifth Gaunt', play which appears to nave
struck the popular fancy, and bids fair TO nave
a good run. 1t will be given at the matinee
this afternoon, and will be repeated in the eve
Mi
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-14
THE PRESs
CITY AND VICINITY.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUM

ENTERTAINMENT COLUM
Portland Museum-Grifiith Gaunt. -
Grand Calico Ball-City Hall,
SPECIAL NOTICES
Headquarters Mupjoy Lodge No. 6.
Headquarters Bosworth Post, No. 2.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
DR.. Kenison-U. S. Hotel
Spelling Matches.
Live Insurance Pays.
Clothing Tor Boys and Youth.
The Coming Stallion Dreadn augh.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Stop Thief-Mark E. Stevens.
Kent Wanted.
Surprise Yeast-Cyrus Green.
Wanted-Salesman
Fonnd-Pig of Tin.
MOlasses-Geo. S. Hunt & Co.
To Let for two Years.
Merrymeeting Farm-F. A. F, Adams.
Legal NotIces-1.