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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-12-22

ABBoTT's HISTORY OF MAINE-The Sunday
Times says of Abbott's History of Maine:
"We read the History of Greece and Rome,
of England and the Rise and Fall of the
Dutch Republic. but who reads the History of
Maine? The dry dates and details of civiliza-
ton, settlement and incorporation, attract no
one, and the youths of Maine are today better
acquainted with the History of Egypt than
with the annals of their native State.
But all this is now changed Of Abbott can
it be SAID, 'tHe touches nothing he does not
adorn," and the magic touch of his pen has
now adorned the History of Maine. His book
| is not a dreary desert of dates and documents,
but a thrilling story of the life of our Common
wealth, as interesting and absorbing as the
most romantic novel. In its glowing pages the
reader sees the events of our history move be-
fore him as in panorama. We see again the
rock-bOund coast-the vast unbroken wilder
ness of Maine-the wigwams in the forest with
wreaths of smoke curling heavenward-the
weather-beaten shallops of the early voyagers,
cruising among our wonderful isles,-the early
settlements,-the log cabins in the woods-the
solitude broken by the laundering crash of the
monarchs of the Forest as they fall before the
axe of the pioneer-the stealthy, painted Indi-
an creeping through the glades, -theiwar whoop
the battle, the victory-Deace,-the sparkling
of hundred canoes. decorated with flags and
| feathers, and padded with dusky arm in impos-
| ing pageant,-the expeditions and conflicts in
| the wars with France and Great Britain, and
| all the incidents of our rise and growth in
wealth and population to the present day.
1t has been objected to Abbott's book, that it
| adds no new facts to the History of Maine.
This is true, perhaps, but what Of it? Abbott
makes no claim of this sort. But what he has
| done is Of greater Importance to the people of
our State. He has collected the facts of our
| history from musty documents and neglected
| pages, and clothed them in so attractive garb
| that our people. at large will read and know the
| history of their own commonwealth, and grow
| in patriotism, and respect and admiration for
those strong men of DID, who founded in the
| wilderness, State.-Soaddy Times
| The above History is substantially and ele-
| gantly bound in three styles, as follows: In
muslin and gilt, very attractive, $3.50; half
| morocco, .$4.25; and IN the best library style,
$3.50.
If you intend to make any one happy on
Dec. 18th, let this be your choice Of presents.
Copies will be promptly delivered in any part
| of the city by addressing p. o. Box 1912, or by
| calling at the office, No. 48 Exchange street,
where this in connection with many other vau-
| able works may be examined.
JOHN RUSSELL. Publisher,
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STATE NEWS.

The North Star says steamboat is likely to
be put on the Aroostsok river the coming sum
mer. This would be a great benefit to Pressure
Isle, Maysville, Washburn and Dalton, as
freight can be delivered by boat at any point
on the river.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
There are four cases of small pox in Stand.
ish.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Joseph McCobb has retired from the proprie-
torship of the Boothbay House. Mr. William
Fisher is his successor.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
A little son of Mr.. A. M. Turner of Wayne,
was badly burned upon his head and neck on
Saturday. the 18th inst, by the upsettipg of a
vessel Of hot lard. The little sufferer is quite
comfortable.
OXFORD COUNTY
The school-house in District No. g. King Dis
trict, Paris, was broken into on Wednesday
night December 10th, and several articles
stolen.
On Tuesday last, in the chair factory in
West Paris, Mr.. Levi Shed had his hand SO
badly mangled in circular saw that it was
found necessary to amputate three fingers
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The Katahdin House in VIM, owned by
Messrs. Poor, is being enlarged by the addition
OF a two story wing from the main house.
sAGADHAoC COUNTY.
Our Bowdonham correspondent writes that
"The matter of chez Sc factory has been occu-
plying the attention of our farmers the past
fall, and recently company Was organized
with about $4,000 stock for the work The
foundation is laid, ready for the building in the
spring, to be in readiness for next seasons op-
Grafton. This is the first factory of this kind
in this county.--The prospect for business
this winter aud the coming season is f1atter-
ing. The ice business now bids fair to be live
ly, giving employment to many men, although
wages will be low. FL. P. Morrow is get
ting ships frame of 1900 tons into his yard,
and will begin upon it soon."
SOMERSET COUNTY.
OfMr. Geo. Tibbits who died at his residence
| in North Fairfield, the 14th inst, at the adj
| vanced age of 81 years and 6 months, the Lew
| iston Journal says that from four years of age
| to eighty -four years, he was not sick an hour,
| and had no occasion for medical aid.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
On Wednesday, the 18th inst, a beautiful
| three-masted schooner of 437 tons burthen, new
| measurement, was launched from the yard of
Mr.. Jethro b. Mutt, of West Pembroke. She
is named the "Clytie," is 1873 feet in length, 80
| feet in width. She will be commanded by
| Capt. Daniel Laughton and will be engaged ia
the general freighting business. Benz Lin.
| coin of Dennysville, is the managing owner.
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DECEMBER CIVIL TERM, 1875, sYMoNps, j., PRE-
SIDING.
TUEsDAY.-In the case of Cox VS.. Carleton, Judge
Symonds directed verdict for the plaintiff for
s5lS5, and the goes to the law court on
tions by the defendant.
Strout & Holmes for plaintiff.
Strout & Gage for defendant.
Toner VS.. Flanagan. Action to recover one thou
sand dollars damages for personal injuries alleged
to have been sustained by reason of a collision on
Cumberland street. On trial.
Haskell for plaintiff. Cliffords for defendant.
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The MUsEuM.-A fair house at the Museum
last evening witnessed Mr. Calder's Grip Van
Wrinkle" A slight change was made in the
cast Mr. G. I. Ulper taking the place of Mr..
Bradley, who has left the company and play
ing the part well. The piece will be given for
the last time at the matinee this afternoon.
This evening "The Irish Cousin will be nut
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Personal.

B. f. Chadbourne, Esq, well known in this
city as law student, in the office of Bion
Bradbury, ESQ.,, and favorably as a practicing
attorney, has taken up his residence and hung
out his single in South WATERFORD. He will
be worthy accession to the York county Bar,
and gives the promise of rising rapidly 10 his
profession
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GRAND ARMY CoURsE.-The third lecture in
the Grand Army course was delivered last eve
ming by Judge E. Knight of this city. The
subject of the lecture was Individuality" The
lecture has already been noticed in these col
umns. 1t was attentively listened to through
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Municipal Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-Daniel Early. Open shop on Lords
day. Fined $40 with costs. Paid
James Eagan. Search and seizure. Discharged
Cleaves.
Isaac Lufferty. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with COSTS Appealed. Larrabee.
William H. Quinn, John Howley and NJ. S. Gibson.
Search and seizure. Fined $50 each with costs,
Paid.
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PORTLAND & OGDENsBURG.-Both branches
of the city council voted last evening to accept
the invitation of the president of the Portland
& Ogdensbnrg Railroad to go over the line to
johnson, VI, today The train leaves the
Eastern depot at 8.15 a. m
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U. 9. District Court.

BEFORE JUDGE Fox.
TUEsDAY.-United States vs. Obediah Durgan, for
obsructing mail. Found guilty. Fined S. and
costs.
United States VS.. r. L. X. Grant, for obstructng-
United States mail. Guilty. Fined S. and costs.
Webb. limit Dorby
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Captain Sturdevant has kindly allowed me
at IL oclock P. NJ to talk on the subject of
temperance and prison. Through the columns
of you paper wish to invite dealers in ardent
spirits, common and moderate drinkers to hon.
or my efforts by being present.
DURHAM WARDwELL.
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THE ADELPHIA.-There was good house at
the Adelphia last evening. The programme is
the best of the season. The manager has secur-
ed large company and is determined to give
first class entertainment Jackson as the
Senator elect is the best thing of the kind
seen for some time. Baby Mcdonald still con-
tinues to delight the audience with her songs
and changes. The song and dance business is
well attended to by first class artists. Frank
Gibbons is doing some very difficult trapeze
acts this week. His leap with his head cover
ed with sack is startling. The entertainment
closes with the drama of "Flowere tte," which
is we'll presented
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MORE TROUBLE AT THE STATE PRIsoN-
A gentleman from Thomaston yesterday says
that there have been further disturbances
among the conyicts in the State Prison, but
no particulars have been received
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REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers. recorded in this
county yesterday:
Brqnswck-Lot of land from Pejepscot Ma
tional Bank to Francis q Jordan,
new Gloucester-Lot of land containing ten
kell.
Lot of land containing ten acres from Benz.
w. Merrill to Charles T. Merrill
Standish-One-thrd of two lots and ono 9th.
er lot of land from Irene Phibrick to Roxanna
r Mitchell W I'VE
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WASHINGTON COUNTY.
IN Wadnac6av tho 1htb ;pcf n bo,nt

AUCTION suspended until after Christmas.
This week splendid stock Of Christmas goods
at low prices. C6GA HAssAN.
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A. II. Coz is selling all kinds of ladies' fur
goods very low. at 1877 Middle street. dc21 st
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U. s. CommlssIoner,s Court,

BEFORE JUDGE CLIFFORD.
TUEsDAY.-United States VS.. James Hartny, Pc
ter Murphy and Daniel Lavender, for carrying on
the trade OF retail liquor dealers without paying the
special tax required by law. The respondents all
side in Rockland. hearing was had and the re-
spondents found guilty.
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KENDALL 6, WHITNEY have large assert
ment of sleds for the holiday trade. Also
wreaths and grasses for Christmas decorations
dc21 at
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AUCTION SALE OF FINE FURNITURE.-To-
da at 10 o'clock F. o. Bailey & Co. will COM
mt nee the second sale of elegant new furni-
tui e, at salesrooms IS and 81 Exchange street.
1t lis one of the largest and finest stocks ever
solll in the city at public auction Beautiful
dressing case chamber sets, parlor suits in
French, plush, terry, and hair cloth, parlor and
library tables, pillar extension tables, sofas,
easy chairs, and every article to be sold without
reserve.
The sale of cigars at Leavitt & Daily's will
be continued at 10, q and u. This morning
they offer some of their finest brands
At 81 p. m. the sale of silver plated ware and
table cutlery will be continued at store No. 55
Exchange street, affording a splendid oppor-
tunity to obtain something nice for Christ
mas gift.
ALMOST INCREDIBLE.-The variety of goods
that are being offered by Davis & Co. Their
stock of holiday goods is fast disappearing be-
fore an appreciative lot of customers, as their
prices are SO very low. They are selling fancy
silk handkerchiefs. silk ties, kid gloves, Jet and
celluoid jewelry also. Their variety of fancy
articles are too numerous to mention. All we
can say is, be sure to go to Davis & Co.'s store
before you have completed your purchases, as
at that store you will find what you want.
Fans, wallets, shawl pins, mittens, kid gaunt-
lets, also worsted jackets breakfast shawls,
and in fact you can't help being suited if you
will go to Davis & Co.'S.
EVERY man, woman and child in New Eng.
land is on the anxious seat wondering what
TO thoxyx DO md hat
ceive. Remember Fitzgerald sells ladies' hand
knit German wool jackets for $1.75 and $500;
woven for 62 and 70 cts; lace handkerchiefs %
cts. to $1.5O; kid gauntlet gloves 81 cts; castor
gloves for $1.3S. One dollar kid gloves for IS
cts; 8 button gauntlets for 50 cts: and all kinds
of fancy goods at lower prices than any concern
in Portland. dc22tf
CALL at Collins & Buxton's, 522 Congress,
opposite Casco street, and examine the Geo.
Woods & Co.'S parlor organs. For sale on the
most favorable terms, and every instrument
warranted. dc22 If
CHECK (ABoUT $212 35) CAsHED AND LOST a
few days since. If the person accommodated,
formerly Of Portland, now living in the sub
urbs, will call at the store where he received
cash for it, or if the maker of the check will
call at this office, he will confer very great
favor.
MUSICIANS in want of instruments or music,
will do we'll to call at Collins & Buxton's mu-
sic store, 500 Congress street, where they can
obtain any thing in the music line at the lowest
prices. dc22tf
CHRISTMAS goods and toys in great variety
at very low prices. CoGIA HAssAN.
EVERGREEN, wreaths, everlasting flowers,
ornamental grasses, etc., at
w. G. SAWYER & Co.'s,
dc22tf % Market Square.
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BIG stock of Buffalo and Wolf Robes, at A.
III. Goes, 1877 Middle street. dc21 st
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The TITIENs CoNCERT.-The sale Of seats
for the Titiens concert will commence at
Hawes' music store Friday morning, and
lively demand for seats may be looked for. The
Boston Post, after her first appearance in that
city, used this strong language in reference to
her, which we are confident the Portland pub
lie willlendorse:
Never has a greater singer than Mile Titens
trod the platform of Boston Music Hall. What
ever praise may have been bestowed upon her
beforehand conveys but poor idea OF the reall-
ty. These expressions may seem Oyer-strong to
those who did not hear Mile Titiens; to those
connoisseurs who did hear her they will appear
bat just. Her Interpretation of the scene and
aria from the FreiSchutz can never be forgot
ten, for it was one of those rare musical treats
which Bostonans have but seldom afforded
them. Her voice was glorious. her delivery
and phrasing most broad and noble. He read
ing of the scena and aria impresses one as be-
ing so true that one would not wish to have. a
phrase or an infection otherwise than as Mile
Titiens sings it, Her great strength, the secret
Of her greatness, can be explained in one word:
sTruth." Truth in art is the quintessence of
what singing should be. The work OF the COM
poser as he imagined it, interpreted with glori-
GUS voice, with the Judgment of the brain and
the warmth of the heart How rarely it is one
finds an artist who satisfies the imagination!
Yet in listening to Mile Titiens ones fondest
Oscillations are fully realized. The audience
was with the singer throughout and after she
had been three times recalled with unabating
enthusiasm Mile Titiens repeated the allegro
movement. The noble simplicity with which
Mile Titiens sang Handels beautiful aria,
"Lascio chic piango," commands admiration.
Again we note that adherence to truth, that
broad, grand style with here and there a
glimpse of passion and pathos, which renders
cold, cynical attention impossible.
DRAWING OF JURoRs.-The following were
drawn as jurors for the Supreme Judicial
Court to be held the first Tuesday in January:
w. E. Dennson. William Campbell, 7. o.
Gould and G. L. Bailey
The following were drawn as jurors for the
Superior Court: Joseph Chandler, G. F. Jel-
lerson, Cyrus Thompson, Alexander Edmond,
7. S. Jack, Irving Blake, and Noah P. But
CESS.
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DROP in to Bailey & Noyes' and take look
at those stereoscopic views at seventy-fve cents
per dozen. dc14 At
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City HALL To-NIGHr.-Luther Benson. the
reformed lawyer of Indiana will address the
citizens of Portland upon the evils of intem-
perance. He speaks from terrible experience
and creates a sensation wherever he goes. The
platform will be occupied by members of the
Club, who will sing number of reform songs
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Bowdoin College.

The Senior and Junior exhibitions took place
Monday evening at Lemont Hall. The follow
ling was the programme:
Salutatory in Latin. ........ John G. Libby Wells
Germanicus to his Legions,
English Version from Tacitus)
*George L. Little, Auburn
A Century's Growth. Charles S. Andrews Otisield
Mental Culture. ........ Arlo Bates, East Macbias
The Prince Of Orange on the Inquistion,
English Version from Schiller.)
*Robert E. Peary, Portland
Oliver Cromwell. ........ Edward H. Kimbal, Bath
HeTedity of the Imagination. John II. Payne, Bath
Napoleon to the French Soldiers,
English Verson.)
*James w. Sewall Odtown
Moral Energy. Charles A. Perry Brunswick
The Philosophy of Strikes. Charles Sargent, Machias
Extract from Demosthenes de Corona,
English Verson)
*fJohn A. Roberts, Andover
Modern Socialism. William G. Watt, Gardiner
*Juniors. tAbsent.
The music was furnished by the Bowdoin Or
chestrs, and was much praised.
The fall term closed Tuesday noon for va
To-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-12-22

LYONS KATHARIoN prevents the hair from
falling out or turning gray, renews it growth,
and gives strength and vigor. 1t is delightfully."-
perfumed, and makes splendid dressing. 1t
ever produced. Used by the elite. Price only
80 cents. apr16deodaw1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-12-22

The Bank of Portland case has taken an
otLer form. Now the assignee, Mr.. f. j. Rol.
lins in behalf of the creditors, files petition
with Register Fessenden to have the claim of
Mr. Clement disallowed. Judge Fox will give
this case hearing in the U. S. District Court
early in January. NJ NJ. Butler, ESQ.,, appears
for the assignee, and W. l.. Putnam for Mr..
Clement The result of this hearing is looked
for with GREAT interest.
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THE PRESS.
CITY AND VICINITY.
new Advertisements To-Day.

New Advertisements To-Day.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
The Third Annual Exkibition.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Cogia Hassan-3.
Eyergreen-W. c. Sawyer g. Co.
Check-Lost.
Almost Incredible Davis g. Co.
Every Man-Fitzgerald.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Benz. F. Chadbourne-Attorney.
10 Let-Rent for Small Family.
To Let-A Pleasant House.
Cancer-Dr. A Fl. Brown.
Charles S. Brown g. Co.
The Best Place-Nelson g. Co.
Look, Look-G. G. Hackett & Co.
Dauchy's Advertisements.
French-Owen g. Moore.
SWEET & Co.'s Express.
Look at these Prices-Hall.
Legal Notices..
Holly Wreaths-Abner Lowell.
Dirigo Slate Quarry Co.
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SPLENDID line of Albums at Cogia Hassan'
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Please tell the people that you saw their
Advertisement in the PRESS. the circula.
ton Of which, per month, exceed, 100, 900,
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EVERGREEN. wreaths, everlasting flowers,
ornamental grasses, etc. at
w. G. SAWYER & Co.'s,
dc22tf % Market Square,
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CHRISTMAS goods and toys in great variety
at very low prices. CoGIA HAssAN.
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MUSICIANS in want of instruments or music,
will do we'll to call at Collins & Buxton's mu-
sic store, 522 Congress street, where they can
obtain nything in the music line at the lowest
prices. dc22tf
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OfMr. Geo. Tibbts, who died at his residence
in North Fairfield, the 14th inst, at the adj
vanced age of 81 years and 6 months, the Lew
iston Journal says that from four years of age
to eighty -four years, he was not sick an hour,
and had no occasion for medical aid
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The music was furnished by the Bowdoin {

CnOSUf1 ,
The fall term closed Tuesday noon for a va
cation until January g. 1876.
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CALL at Collins & Buxton's, 522 Congress,
opposite Casco street, and examine the Geo.
Woods & Co.'S parlor organs. For sale on the
most favorable terms, and every instrument
warranted. dc22 If
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-08

prevents food or drink from entering 1t.
There are four cords in the throat that
give person the power of initiating any
musical instrument or any animal. The
windpipe divides into two bronchial tubes,
and these are divided into great number
of passages. In these passages are air cells;
there are 100000 air cells in both lungs.
If one air cell Is lost the rest are In danger.
The Doctor dissected the manakin and
took the left lung from the chest. There
was left cavity seemingly smaller than
the lung. The chest Is just large enough
for the lungs and heart, and il the chest is
compressed either the lungs or heart must
suffer. The chest Is some times thought
to be larger at the top than the bottom,
but in reality the shape is exactly oppo-
site.
This afternoon Mrs. DIR. Burner gives
private lecture to ladies, and this evening
Dr. Burner gives private lecture to gen
tlemen.