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The Impending Railroad War.

To the Editor of the Press:
Your editorial under the above caption, pub
lished on the 18th inst. contains the following
passage making allusion to well known gen.
tlemar residing at Augusta. 'It is by no
means certain that the Eastern people hold a
majority of the stock of the Maine Central. It
is asserted that such is not the fact unless
prominent stakeholder in the Kenneboc valley
disposes of his three thousand shares to the
Eastern interest. If it is true that this one
man holds the balance of power between the
home and foreign interests, let us hope that he
will not forget that he is Maine man and
throw away peace which he labored to nego-
tiate."
Although you do not mention his name, it is
we'll understood that you refer to Col Alden.
The intimation that he may, in any contin-
gency, dispose of his large amount of stock in
the Maine Central to the Eastern interest is
without the slightest foundation.
When the GLOVER Kennebec road" was at the
lowest estate he had the sagacty to perceive
its capabilities and by his energy and persists
ent efforts induced men of capital, character,
and ability to unite with him in lifting it out of
the slough.
The has taken an active part in all the move
ments that have led to the renovation of that
road and the consolidation of the various lines
that now compose the Maine Central and it is
doing no injustice to Others. to say that no one
individual has done more than he in bringing
up the Maine Central to its present prosperous
condition.
She has always had faith in the road and in
the prospective value of its stock-has opposed
all entangling alliances with foreign roads-and
has advocated the policy of maintaining its in
dependence and of trusting to its own re-
sources. Nor have his views charged. Col.
Alden never goes back upon his record on his
friends.
But will all the Maine Central stockholders
as faithful as he? Is there no danger from
any other quarter? Are there no other stock
holders, large or small, who may dispose of
their stock to Eastern interests? We shall see.
KENNEBEC.
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Brief .JOtfings.

The types yesterday morning made us give
credit to Miss earle for the cradle song sung
by Miss Clarke at the Barnabee entertainment.
Mr.. j. A Dirwanger will give his fourth an
nual exhibition of flowers at his green house
next week. Every visitor receives present.
The railroad tax case did not come up yester-
day owing to the engagement OF Judge FOX
and several of the counsel.
The ferrets have arrived at the Falmouth
and will commence their raid on the rats this
morning.
1t is said that the papers in reference to the
Calls wharf have been signed by the Grand
Trunk, city authorities and Sir Alexander T.
Gait, but they have not passed yet, and will not
ntil some mortgages and other little matters
are fixed up.
special meeting of the Reform Club will
be held at their room this evening. Important
business will come up.
e The sale of tickets for the Cary concert Will
begin Tuesday morning at o'clock, at Stock
BRIDGES
George G. Burgess, Esq, says he is not aud
has never thought of being candidate for the
position of Superintendent of Schools.
The temperance meeting last evening at the
Allen Mission was very interesting. Very in
teresting addresses were made by Capt. >. u.
Coyle, N Babson, Mr.. Arno b. Wendnell and
others The meeting was adjourned to this
evening. Come all.
The City Marshal would like to have "Heavy
Loser" the Argus correspondent, call at his
Office.
The Turnverein meeting last evening was
adjourned for week.
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DeatI, of Edwin Churchill.

One by one our prominent citizens are leav-
ing us, and this morning we are called upon to
record the death of one of Portland's most
prominent acknowledgement Edwin Church.
ill, who died at his residence yesterday at II. 45
q. m.
Capt Churchill was the eldest of six sons Of
the late Capt James c. Churchill, ex-Mayor of
Portland, and of the well known firm of
Churchill & Carter. He was born in 1872, thus
being 63 years of age at the time of his DEATH
When quite young he became master OF YES
sci, and continued in this capacity until 1882,
when he went to Cuba to act as agent for his
fathers firm: He remained in Cardenas and
Havana until 1852, when he returned to Port
land and entered that firm as partner. Upon
the death Of his father he succeeded to its bust.
ness, and became the head of the well known
firm of E. Churchill & Co., which is now one
of the most substantial West India importing
houses in the city.
Capt Churchill was Wing in the day OF
that party, and afterwards a Democrat. He
was member of the Common Council from
Ward Six in 1862. He was chairman of the
Committee on Public Grounds at that time,
and spent great deal of pains in setting out
trees on the Eastern and Western Promenades,
and in the care of trees in different parts of
the city:
Capt Churchill will be severely missed by a
large circle of friends and by the business men
of the city. He was an active and upright
business man in all his dealings. He was twice
married. By the first wife-Miss Carter-he
leaves four children, Mrs. Kinsey of Savannah,
Mr.. Edwin Churchill, jr., of New York, Mrs
f. Willard Libby, and Miss Isabella Churchill
of this city. His second wife, nee Miss Hoole
and two young children survive him.
Owing to feeble health, Capt Churchill has
spent the past winter in Savannah, where his
daughter resides. He imprudently returned
home few weeks ago during the severe
weather, and probably the change of climate
was injurious to his feeble health, although he
was out on Saturday last. His disease was
| double pneumonia, and his death was quite
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rupORTANT TO THAyELERs.

When you visit or leave the City of NEW
YORK, save annoyance and expense of car
iage hire and stop at the GRAND UNION
DEPOT. 1t has over $50 elegantly furnished
rooms and is fitted up at an expense of $780,
600 Elevator, steam and ali modern improve
mepts. European Plan. The RESTAURANTS,
Lunch Counter and Wine Rooms are supplied
with the best the market can furnish-prices
moderate The cuisine is unsurpassed. Stages
and Cars pass the Hotel every minute for all
parts of the City. G. f. & w. d. HARRISON,
Managers. oclOlyS
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Sherif7S Sale.
STATE OF MAINE,l
CuNTpERI.AN 90

CUMBERLAND IS.
fHsAKEN on execution and will be sold by public
IL auction 10 the highest bidder on Saturday, the
oath day of April, a. b. 1875, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon, at the sherffs office in Portland in said
county, all the right in equity which Henry Taylor
has or had the twelfth of Sept A. D. 1873 at five
o'clock and thirty minutes in the afternoon, being
the time of the attachment of the same on the orig
iual writ to redeem the following described mort
gagged real estate, to wit: certain lot of land with
all buildings thereon situated the southeasterly
side of Washington street in Portland, in said coun-
ty: beginning at the westerly of said WASH
ington and Cove streets; thence running in SOUTH
feet to stake; thence running northeastery 80 feet
to another stake; thence running nearly northwest
81 Ell tbenca Stree. %
on the line OF said WASHINGTON street 30 feet to the
first mentioned bounds Being the same property
conveyed to Alexander Edmund by VIM. B. Osgooa
bg mortgage deed dated Oct. 49, 1867, and recorded
in said Registry, Book 1885, Page sol.
w3w12
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SIAerif,S Sale.

STATE OF MAINE,l
CUMBERLAND SIS.
FEyAKEN on execution and will be sold by public
IL auction to the highest bidder on Saturday, the
oath day of April A. d. 1873, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, at the sheiff's office in Portland in said
county, all the right in equity which Henry Taylor
of said Portland has or had on the ninth day of May,
A. D. 1873 at four O'Clock and fifteen minutes in the
afternoon, being the time of the attachment of the
same on the original writ to redeem the following
described mortgaged real estate, to wit: certain
lot of land in Falmouth in said county, with the
buildings thereon, said lot containing one and one
half acres, or less, lying the northeasterly
side of the road leading by the meeting house and
Bucknams Tavern, formerly SO called, and running
back from the road twenty-four rods and fourteen
links, and on the road northeasery nine rods and 81
links; the northeasterly line to be parallel with the
souheastery side line, and the back line to be para-
lei with the road, being the premises conveyed
by W. N Richards to Sawyer g. Kicker, JAM IL, 1866.
Dated at said Portland, March II, 1875.
M3W12 MATT ADAMS, DepY Sheriff.
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Municipal Court.
BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.

BEFURE
FRfDAY.-John Burke. Search ana seizure.
Discharged. Wihiams'
James Curran. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Appealed. Howard u CleaVes.
John Brophy Intoxication. Suspended one week.
Fugene Christ Larceny from person. Probable
canse Ordered to recognize to State with sureties
in sum of $500. Committed.
Moses Austin alias Charles Pratt. For selling
goods without title. Probable cause Ordered to re-
coguize to State with sureties in of $500. Com
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Cry GovERNMENT.-Now that Waro W.
has a new Alderman il is probable thae tne
various committees will be announcer Monday
night. 1t is understood that the Mayor ana
Aldermen Gerrish and Perry VIII constitute
the Street Committee on the part OF thaV
Board; that the Mayor and Mr. Waternouse
will take charge of the sewers; that ME- FOX
will be chairman of the Fire Department
Committee, and the Mayor and Mr.. Gage VIII
represent that Board on Public Buildings. Inc
statement that the Aldermen will confirm the
nomination of Mr.. SWEET for Marshal should
be taken cum gYdno sails. The knowing ones
say that His Honor is quite well satisfied with
the matter as it is, and only made the nomina-
tion to satisfy intense party sachems who have
promised "lots of fellows places
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THE wing of the American House, Boston,
damaged by fire in November, has been re-
modelled and improved by fire proof French
roof. The new rooms have been refurnished in
a manner rejecting great credit on the proprie-
tors, who seem never wearied in supplying
every convenience for the comfort and pleasure
of their guests, and thus retaining their we'll
earned hold on the favor of the travelling pub
lie mcl9 "
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Holy WEEK AND EAsTER.-The services al
st. Luke's Cathedral next week being the week
before Easter, will be as follows Morning,
prayer at a. m. on Good Friday, with sermon
at 10a a. M; evening, prayer with sermon at .
p. M, on Saturday at p. M; Holy Commuh
ion on Thursday at II a. M, and Easter Day al
and 10a; other services on Easter Day at
and Z p. ~. confirmation at 10a a. m.
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SheriG'S Sale.

STATE OF MAINE,l
CUMBERLAND, IS.
FeNAKEN on execution and will be sold by public
Il auction to the highest bidder on Saturday, the
9th day of April, A. d. 1875 at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon, at the sheriffs Office in Portland in said
county all the right In equity which Henry Taylor
of Portland. aforesaid has or had On the second day
of June, 1873, at four o'clock and thirty minutes in
the afternoon, being the time of the attachment Of
the the original writ. to redeem the follow
ing described encountered real estate, to wit: A
certain parcel Of land situated in Portland, in said
county, fronting northwesterly on passage way
from Washington street in said Portland to a pro-
posed continuation of Poplar street, which is laid
down on plan of property of VIM H. Baxter made by
Anderson, Bonnell q Company in July, A. II. 1866,
and recorded in Cumberland Registry Of Deeds in
Plan Book 2. page "a. This parcel of land is lot
number II, and the same as laid down on said plan,
and all of lot lumber IS adjoining the same, except
what said Baxter conveyed to Michael Lynch as APP
pears by said Baxters deed, dated Aug 1st 1s64 re-
corded in said Registry, Book 344, page 1854. subject
10 all legal membranes now existing on said prop
erty above described.
Dated at said Portland the 18th day of March, 1876
w3wl2 MATT ADAMS, Dep'y Sheriff.
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A SLIGHT Row.-A little affair occurred in
one of our first class billiard halls the other
night, which calls for word of explanation.
Two young men were playing little game all
TO themselves, when one of them raised cue
and struck the other sharp blow over the
head. The blow made long, deep cut across
his right temple, and the services OF skilled
surgeon were required to sew it up. The room
was spattered with blood, and for little while
things looked squally, but at last all became
quiet The young men are NOW in quandary
az how to settle the affair. The assaulter claims
that he was insulted and only resented the in
suit. Each party claims that the other mus'
do something or the end is not yet. The parties
both stand we'll in society," and 1t Is to be re-
GREETED that such thing should have happen
cd
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ATTENTION is called to the strong testimo-
NAL to DR.. Loring's specific in the special no.
tice column, from one of our most prominent
citizens. 1t reinforces the vezy favorable testi.
mony to its merits borne by many others.
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NOMINATIONS BY THE GOVERNOR The fol
lowing nominations have been made by the
Governor:
Justices of the Peace.-Stillman L. Howard,
Leeds; joel Valley, Blaine; Lewellyn Powers,
Houlton; Josiah Chase, Jr., Portland; Melville
P. Frank, Portland; Henry W. Swasey, Stard-
ish; Charles H. Fuller, Wilton; Charles A.
Davis Rocklapd; Roscoe G. Lane, Graftol; @.
G. Cushman. Hebron; d. Lowell Lawson,
Thompson, Prentiss; Ignatus Sargent Ma.
chias.
Trial Justices. Daniel f. Moody, Pittston !;
Stephen Bean, Lee; Joseph jordan, Palmyra.
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some of the fruits of the revival which COM
menced in December. A goodly humber are
expected to unite with the church at the next
communion.
. seven persons were received to Congreea-
sion of faith, March Z.
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ART NoTEs.-Mrs Murray fine picture, the
White Rose" now on exhibition at HaieF
will be removed this noon, as it is to be 1or-
warded by the Peruvian to the London annual
exhibition. 1t merits an inspection from all
Interested in art. A beautiful girl clothed III
white, stands before mirror braiding her long
hair, which is of the true poetic shade me
style of coloring is quite different from that 81
former pictures by this artist, and shows mark :
ed improvement, and the painting throughout
Is admirable
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A FRIGHTFUL CHoRUs.-Nothing strikes SO
unpeasantly upon the ear of an afectionate
parent as the wheeling, suuffling, coughing
and boarse voices Of family of children labor
ing under colds. A chorus of this dismahkind
is kept up in some households the winter
through, simply because the father and mother
are either ignorant of the means of cure or are
guilty of gross neglect. Hale's Honey of Hore-
hound and Tar, will establish quiet in three
DAYS. No cough or cold can resist its soothing
influence.
PIKE's TOOTH ACHE DRoPs-Cure in one
minute mcl9 dSSw1w
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DIR. FITZGERALD will visit Portland at Unit
ed States Hotel, Wednesday and Thursday,
March "a and %, remaining two days only.
Examinations free of charge. DIFF
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THE JUBILEE SINGERs.-Of the Jubilee
Singers, who are here next Tuesday evening,
the New York Evangelist has this to say:
The Jubilee Singers were favored with very
large audience on onday night at Steinway
Hall, on the occasion of their first appearance
in New York since their prosperous absence in
Great Britain. The occasion was one OF thor
ough enjoyment Their songs are delightful to
the ear as fraught with the very soul OF harmo-
n.y. and while appealing in about equal meas
uTe to laughter and tears, the are withal slim
ulatng to every good sentiment and hope:
Some of the pieces convey the high lessons OF
Christian experience in imagery that is rather
grotesque, onsidered apart from the antece-
dents of the singers, but there is really no in
congruty in the underlying truth; and that
was addressed to all in such a subtle and
charming way that the discerning audience
could not refrain from calling for frequent rep
etitions, albeit the programme was not at all
deficient in length and variety.
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HORSE THIEF.-Some time last fall Nose s
Austin alias Trip, stole horse from a Mr.
Ling of this city, and disposed of it in the vi
ciuity of Raymond. The horse was recovered
INIT the thief could not be found. few days
since the man was discovered at work in Sac
carappa and Thursday afternoon Deputy Sher-
;ff Parker went out and arrested him.
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TWENTIETH year for Pyles Saleratus and not
one successful rival. Everybody acknowledges
its superiority in all respects. 1t is always put
up in pound packages under my name, and
sold by first class grocers. Beware that you
are not deceived by the misrepresentation of
crafty dealers. JAMES PYLE, Manu-.
NH 2-4fS
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f. 0. BAILEY & Co.,
AUCT1ONEERS,
Horse and Carriage Mart,
Plum Street, Portland, Me.
Auction Sale Every Saturday at 1OA. NJ.
oc20 If
Farm at Auction.

DURSUANT to license from the Judge of Pro-
Il bate, shall sell at auction on Saturday, the
10th day of April 1875, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, at the
office of George P. Emery, Esq. in Gorham the farm
recently owned by Elisha StrOut late of Buxton de-
ceased Said farm is situated at East Buxton, about
two miles from Gorham Village consists ofabout 100
acres OF land has on comfortable buildings young
thrifty orchard and a large amount of wood and
growing timber; cuts about % tons Of hay and can
be made to cut so tons, Terms can be made easy /.
Inquire of CHARLES H. OSBORNE or GEORGE
WHITNEY, near the premises or Of the subscriber
DANIEL @. EMERY, Admr.
Gorllam, March 6, 1875. mar17dSSw3
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LIKE regulars on dress parade the teeth
should always be scrupulously clean and free
from blemish. Keep them in this condition
with the incompatible SOZODONT, and when
they are veterans in the service, they will still
he as good as new. mch15daw1w
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THOSE Corsets at Nelson & Co.'S for 3S cents
a pair are just the thing for morning wear.
Every lady should have one. Gail and see
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THE SINGING CAMPAIGN. -The Jubilee sing
ers of Fish University have issued a book Civ
ing an account of this troupe in England. 1t
also contains mum Der of the slave songs which
the company sing. The book is very interest
ing reading and we'll gotten up. 1t can be had
at Stockbridge's music store up to the night of
the concert. The sale of seats for the concert
Yesterday was very large.
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promises to be taking play. There is some
fine acting, Mr.. Calder being noticeably good,
and the scene of the falls, painted by Richards,
is one of the best things he has yet attempted
The play will be given this afternoon and eve
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r. NJ. JORDAN & Co. have this day removed
to No. 81 Plum street, opposite the Eastern
Express office. mch18-1w*
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PORTLAND FRATERNITY LLCEUM.-At reg
ular NEE ing of the Portland Fraternity Ly-
ceum, held last evening, Miss Lizzie Dorty,
was elected president, and Miss Annie Killed.
der vice president.
The subject of debate was "Does antcipI
ton afford greater pleasure than possession"
1t was discussed IN the affirmative by w. IF.
Pearson, and in the negative by L. L. Bean.
The question was decided in the negative.
Select readings were given by w. H. Pear
son and Annie Kilfedder.
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DR.. Gilman and wife leave here to-day Tor a
short trip to Aiken N. c., where they Will JOIN
j. b. Brown and party.
Miss Alice earle has been engaged for lne
Drummer Boy" to be given in City han
April 18th.
Hon. John Ware of Waterville is at the
Falp
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GALVANIZED Ship, Yacht and Boat Trim
mings, Tackle Blocks, Anchors Chains, Hard
ware, at Thos Laughlin 81 Sons, Is and IS
Centre street. VI
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REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers in this city record
ed the past week:
A parcel of land situated on Washington
Consideration 5000.
A lot of land on Marion street, from Charles
B. Merrill to James p. Baxter. Consideration
So.
A lot of land on Washington street, from
Charles b. Merrill to James z. Baxter. Con-
sideraton 81.
Lot of land with buildings thereon on Park
street, from Geo. f. Talbot to James 2. Bax'
ter. Consideration not given.
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ALL old style hats worn after to-day will be
shot at You can find the nobby ones at A. ID.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
rev Advertisement To-Day.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN

EMBARRASSMENT COLUMN.
Select Reaiings-India st. Church.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES,
Only S2.75-Kendall & Whitney's.
Galvanized Ship-Thos. Laughliu & Son,
ALI old style-A. ii. Goes
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Corsets, Corsets-Nelson s. Co.
Mt. Desert q Misunderstanding Arrangement.
Lost-Kid Glove.
Fieight Receipts-Loring, Short s. Harmon.
Sheriff. Sales.
Wanted-Girl.
Manure-Wanted
Loring's Specifc-Thos. G. Loring.
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MOVEMENT OF MERCHANDIsE.-Iu the first
seventeen days of this month the Maine Cen
sr.l railroad took east from Portland 1,O72 car
loads CT freight
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Lost.

A GENTLEMAN left pair brown KID GLOVES
"A trimmed With fur in tie Spring street car
"Wednesday evening March 18th at balfpast7 O'Clock.
MARIO f'-''O d3t*
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Now is the time to take those Knives, forks,
spoons, sc. into the platers and have them re-
plated as good as new at half the cost.
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Manure Wanted.

WILL take it imediateIy from public or private
w stables and pay cash. ,,,,,,so>,
ct office of Mattocks & Fox, 1873 Middle ST. ST.
ma20 utl
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mIsCELLANEOUs NOTICES.

Only 1915 for Brass Bird Cage at Ken
dali & Whitney's. Ut
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A. II. ATwooD, q Market Square.
18th &S-tf.
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A Buxton correspondent says that the Re
form Club pledge has received 500 signatures il
that town since last fall. They take the ''iroI
clad'' pledge.