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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10
Current Notes.

The Boston Transcript thinks it good
time to overhaul your Union copybook, and
when you find ex-rebels assuming too impe-
rious an attitude make note of it.
A notable change is in progress in public
sentiment toward Gov. Chamberlain of South
Carolina. Few men have run for office that
have been more bitterly assailed than he was.
Since his election he has manifested de-
termination, a self-reiance, a desire to do
what is right, and perseverance In doing IL
that have done more than disarm criticism.
They have raised up for him friends and sup
porters among those who opposed him most
sharply.
The Buckalew system of limited voting to
secure minority representation. which was
adopted in the newPennsylvania Constitution
in the case of the Supreme Court Judges and
few county officers, has turned out badly,
and revisory commission reports in favor Of
its abandonment.
Oliver Wendell Holmes suggests that short
octosyllabic lines, like those of SCOTS "Mar-
mion," follow more easily than any other the
natural rhythm of the breathing. and this ac-
counts for the popularity of this style of versi-
nc aLlOn. Inc ullduCiPuld AouJ0 suSSCSr'
that, if this be the case, it follows that inspira-
tion has less to do with the production of good
poetry than respiration. We Judge it is nei-
ther inspiration nor respiration, but pure
desperation, that moves the Ledger's obitua-
ry bard to elegiac verse. rse.-Independent.
The Alabama Democrats are devoting much
of their time in the Legislature to STAINLESS
gerrymandering of the Congressional districts
of that state.
The Connecticut Democratic Convention
will be held Feb 10Th. 1t is likely Gov. Inger-
soil will be renominated. If Ingersoll should
decline the denomination it is said an effort
will be made to bring forward ex-Judge ORR
gen s. Seymour. He tried it once before in
1868, and was badly beaten.
In very complimentary paragraph the
New York Graphic says that 'there is no
man in Congress whose influence is so wide
and powerful as that of Senator Conkling.
And this influence is due not to the arts OF
cunning politician, but to the rare ability and
force Of character which characterizes him."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

DIR. NATHAN ALLEN is inclined to think
that the increase in insanity is due to the de-
velopment of an undue predominance OF the
nervous temperament, which results from
the high-pressure system in society, educa-
ton and business. But he doesn't explain
what it is in the air of Washington which
makes men lunatics. Perhaps that is high
pressure too,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

THE House of Savoy boasts that it is the
only one of the historical Italian reigning
families which is in existence. 1t was
founded in 1927 by Umberto Blancamo. His
descendants reigned as counts until 1416; as
dukes until 1713; and since 1713 have been
kings. The family shows vitality and
pluck and energy which certainly entities it
to the favorable consideration of Italians.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

THE ART JoURNAL.-The February uumber
OF the Art Journal amply sustAins the promise
OF the publishers. The Journal seems To be
about as near perfect as anything mundane can
be. The present number opens with the Sec
ond of the series of studies and sketches BY
Landseer. A paper on metal-work among the
Hindoos is finely illustrated. and Ct much his
toIie interest The promised papers on the
Hudson River are begun, the initial paper be-
ing profusely illustrated with sketches of the
beautiful scenery of the river and of ths nota-
Bile buildings on its banks. The Ancient Stone
Crosses of England is an article Of much in
terest to the antiquarian and the artist. The
History of the Eucharistic vestments is con-
tinued. The usual paper is given on American
art manufactures. Art Under the Seats is q de-
scription of the works of beautiful design and
exquisite workmanship which ars found in
'outof-the-way corners" of cathedrals and old
collegiate churches. 1t is profusely illustrat-
ed. The fereign and home art notes are of
much interest.
The steel plates are The Cooper's Family.
after tender and sympathetic genre painting
BY Frere; Taking Toll at the Bridge, after a
humorous conception by Adolf Dillens; and
The Sisters of Bethany, after the exquisite
group of scripture by J. Warrington Wood. A
fine wood cut after Gerome's Collaboration
is also given
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

IT is reported that there is a concerted ef-
fort on the part Of various parties to
have the report of the Constitutional Com.
mission referred to the next legislature. The
only possible reason assigned for this action is
that the people will have time to discuss the
various propositions. This certainly is con-
sderate. The gentlemen who offer such a
pretext have doubtless expressed their opin-
ions on each of the sixteen propositions as
they were acted upon by the Commission and
if called to vote to-day, would not ask an
hours time to consider them. Is the aver
age voter of Maine so much slower in his
mental processes that he will require longer
time than from now to September to arrive
at conclusions respecting few constitution
al proposition. which eleven gentlemen re-
quire no time to pronounce upon? This Ger;
tainly is considerate but is rather too patron
izing and too much in the line of guardian
ship to please the thousands who are inter-
ested and will vote upon the subjects. The
reason assigned is mere pretext. From the
adjournment of the legislature until the sec
ond Monday in September will afford ample
time to discuss propositions submitted by the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

THE discoverer and former owner of the
great Comstock silver lode, which has al
ready yielded 500, 100000, and promises an
annual yield of $40, ,OOO, 900 for long time to
come, died three years ago in the poorhouse.
Hereafter he will probably be cited in the ju-
veniles as an example of the consequences
of disregard of the maxim ''hold on to a
good thing when YOU see it."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10
THE PR ES S.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEB. 10. '75

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley Il.
Pulen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers win confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every claiming to represent our
journal, as we have information that several "bum-
mers'' are seeking courtesies in the name of the
PRESS, and We have no disposition to be, even pas
syely, party to such frauds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

THE expectation of refined petroleum ex-
ceeds that of any other American product.
1t amounted TO PSI 200, 900 gallons for 1874,
in value $37 1861, ,513. Over sixty nations use
it, and it is even burned in Japan. Ger
many is the greatest consumer, using yearly
SO. 100000 gallons.
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TERMS $500 PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE.

Commission. There is also in favor OF this
early consideration, the fact that there will be
no national issues to be considered during the
the next canvass and both people and newsDa-
pers can devote more attention to these impor-
tant local topics than it will be possible to
give in 1876 during an exciting national can
vass. Moreover, the people have been
watching the proceedings of the Commission
and are already discussing the various propo-
sitiens. If these questions are postponed a
year, they will lose sight of them by having
newer questions thrust upon their attention.
We are, therefore, confident tina: the people
will hold that the legislature fails in its duty,
if it neglect to submit all the propositions Of
fered by the Commission to them at the next
September election.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

We do not read anonymous letters and cemmuni-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nieatons that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

THE French Republicans appear to have
learned wisdom from experience, and are
conducting themselves with far-seeing mod
Grafton. Even those radical leaders, Louis
Blanc and Gambetta, Joined with the Left
Centre to advance the cause OF the conserva-
tive Republic, though their preferences were
in favor of the establishment Of far more
democratic polity. By the experience of
years full of disappointment they have been
taught the great truth that half a loaf is bet
ter than none,-a truth that is very hard to
beat into the head of French political lead
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

THE Mercantile Agencies report tLat there
were $3.50 failures in 1874, an increase over
1873 of 647. The amount of liabilities of
those who failed in 1874 was but $155, ,239, 900,
against $22s, ,499, 900 in 1873. The business
outlook is regarded as favorable. The general
tendency of the times is toward economy, and
there is great reduction in expenditures, as
is proved by the restriction in trade. If the
depression is due only TO judicious economy
the results can not be very unfavorable.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

The French crown Jewels have been
brought back to France. At the close of the
war they were carried to England. They
are very pretty trinkets, valued at e947, 900.
Among them is the Sancy diamond, which
has a history of blood, and the famous Re-
Gent diamond,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

LENT begins unusually early this year, to-
day being Ash Wednesday. Easter falls on
the 2sth of March, within six days Of the
earliest period on which it can occur. The
law that regulates Easter is that it is always
the first Sunday after the full moon which
happens on or next after the 21st of
March. The earliest possible date for the
festival is the 22nd of March, and the latest
the 25th of April. In 1918 Easter fell on the
22nd of March; but this will not happen
again during the present century. In 1885
it will fall on the 25th of April,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10
the results can not be very unfavorable.

TwENTY-sIX kinds of breech- leaders are
used in European armies. Tne Remington
is in favor in Sweden, Denmark and Greece,
the Snider in England, Turkey and Holland,
the Vetteri in Switzerland and the
Dreyse and the Mauser in Germany, the Gros
and the Chassepot in France. The smallest
in calibre is the Vetterli, and the largest the
Wendl, rifle used in Austria. The new
Dreyse rifle is looked upon as the bes.. The
average rapidity of its fire is twelve shots a
minute. including the time occupied in taking
aim
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

IT is curious fact that Alaska is day
ahead of the rest of the United States.
While we are drowsily listening to the church
bells Sunday morning the people of the
northern territory are well started in their
Monday work. The neighboring British Co
lumbia was settled from the east, while Alas
ka was settled from the west. OF course each
set of colonists brought its own day of the
week. So the Russian American entered up
on the privations of Lent yesterday, while
his British neighbor just over the border was
still luxuriating on meat. Ifany of oar read
ers feel the sad consciousness of having lost a
day they have but to take trip to Alaska to
regain the squandered time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

cooid procure nothing else have worn q pasty
'izard kneaded of common clay, to effect in
some degree like result by protecting their
faces from the sun and wind Sbould Won visit
New Mexico, and as you ride along slowly in
the neat OF midday meet a senorita who gazes
at you with pair of jet-black eyes through a
hdeons, CHASTITY mask of mud and mortar do
not be frightened from your accustomed nro-
priety. The senorta is preparing her toilette
de BAL
Whether Madame Pauline Lucca has been
afflicted with sore throat or been Threatened
with diphtheria we know not; but one DR.
Fieber of VieDna-fortnnate manl-has been
allowed to look into the throat of the songstress
and he was much delighted with his researches.
He found the mechanical apparatus to which
the melody is due to be beautifully perfect, ow-
ing, doubtless, In part to natural endowment
and partly to scientific training. Examined
under thellaryngoscope, the larynx appeared
small and well shaped, its parts being marvel
ously developed and perfect. The true strings
were pure snow-white, possessing none of the
blush tinge common among women. Although
shorter than usual among yocalists. thew
seemed stronger in proportion, and amply pro-
vided with muscle When at rest they were
partially screened by the false strings; but DIR.
Fieber, who watched Madame Lucca's throat
through his instrument while she was singing,
noticed that. as soon as a tone was struck, they
displayed themselves in their full breadth aud
strength. The doctor is of opinion also that
the natural conformation of the artists mouth
accounts largely for the wonderful power she
possesst Of raising and dropping her voice al
tarnatalu
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

Senator Stewart of Nevada, took his seat in
the Senate yesterday for the first time this
session. He has been Ill for several weeks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10
FARM FOR SALE.

A FARM of 100 Acres with House, Barn and
al miles from Gorham Corner, on the Road to
Moderation, Cuts 20 Tons Hay with pasturage and
woodland, will be sold at great bargain, and on
easy terms For particulars inquire Of
UPHAM & GARDINER, Real Estate Agents
No. Exchange st., Portland.
fab2 DIV
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

THE NEXT SENArE.-The result of the Sena-
torial elections are given in the following table.
Republicans are in Roman, Democrats in Ital-
icsfand Liberal RannhlicaDs with q atar
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

Mr.. E. W. SToUGHToN, the Democratic
lawyer who astonished his political friends
some time since by singularly able and i'm
partial article on the Louisiana question, has
written another letter to the New York
Times in which he strengthens his previous
position. He considers the direction of a
new election by Congress to be "the only
method of quieting distracted state, and of
relieving the President from duty difficult
to perform and from burden hard to bear"
Such an end would justify almost any means
not clearly unconstitutional.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

IT begins to look very much as if Gen.
Plaisted will succeed Gen. Hersey as represent
tatve from the fourth district since Frank
Wilson refuses point blank to go. Llewellyn
Powers Esq, W i'll make hot fight for the
place but his anticipations of support from
the Hamlin party are likely to prove ilIusory,
and he may learn from unpleasant experience
that political gra titude is a lively sense of IA
vors to come-is prospective, not RETROSPECT
tive. It Is rumored that Mr.. Hamlin's friends
will support Hon. Isaiah Stetson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

Several novelties will be introduced never pre-.
sented before in this city, and it is the intention Of
the committee to make this one of the most brilliant
affairs ever seen in Portland.
Arrangements have been made with Messrs. A.
Slocum & Co., Of B 0st0n, to furnish Costumes,
and they have secured rooms at "The Mart" No.
43s Congress St., where they will display on and
after Feb. goth, the finest assortment of Costumes
ever offered in this city, and at prices considerably
all hiring costumes.
Tickets admitting Gent and Ladies $1.O0 Gallery
tickets so cents each to be had at the Periodical
Store of A. Hawes, No. 102 Federal St., Of the Com
mittee, and at the door. febseodtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10

A Farm in Brunswick, for $1,000.
CONSISTING Of a one story House. six Rooms,
" Cemented Cellar, good Stable connected with
House, and fifteen acres Of land with some sixty
Apple and Pear Trees. This property is situated
about one mile from Bowdoin College, and is offered
at bargain. Terms of payment made satisfactory
to a responsible party. Further particulars can be
lad of FIG. PATTERSON,
feb3d2w 13 Fluent Block.
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Valuable Real Estate for Sale.

yNHE well-known Deane property or State street
IL containing about 10000 feet of land, with COM
modious dwelling house in good repair is offered for
sale. The house can be seen every Thursday and
Friday from 8 to 5 P. M.
For terms, etc.. inquire of s. W. ROBINSON, Real
Estate Broker. 205 Middle Street. or VIM. H. MORSE,
corner of Pearl and Middle SITS. jal5du
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FOR SALE.

A LOT Of vacant land, situated on the west side
IA of High, between Pleasant and Danf0rth, Sts
This lot has front of about 81 feet and is about 1874
feet deep, and plans have been drawn by How, for
block of seven or nine genteel and convenient resi-
dences, and adapted for the same. Enquire OF
EDWIN CHURCHILL,
No. 4 Portland Pier,
maroq From 12 to o'clock. P. M.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10
REAL ESTATE.
For Sale or to Let.

tut SStIC VI 70 IlCle
VyHE Pleasant Cottage, corner of Oxford and
IL Cedar SITS. Gas, Water and Furnace Possession
given Immediately.
dec16deOdtf M. G. PALMER.
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COPARTNERSHIP.
DISSOLUTION.

TIME firm of o. M. & E. P. Brooks, Of twenty
Il years Standing has been dissolved by the
death of o. M. Brooks All indebted to the late
firm are requested to make immediate settlement;
all debts of the late firm properly belonging to the
Store will be paid by E. p Brooks, who will continue
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-10
TOILET.
To Let.

To Let.
OFFICE in Casco Bank Building. Apply to
" VIM. H. CONANT. Treasurer's Office,
Portland & Rochester Railway, 19I Middle st:
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INSURANCE.
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HyHREE Good Tenements to Let. One for $40, one
for $15, one for $40 per month. Apply to
W. w. CARR,
dec21dtf 1877 NewburySt.
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A BOUT February first the Stores and Chambers
IA ON Union St., now occupied by Caldwell u
Hodsdon, and Whitney s. Thomas. Apply to
ja11dtf ST. JOHN SMITH.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-25

Tom NYE Of Montana had married
one girl, seduced another, and run off
with still another, all from the same
family, and had been captured by the
old man. Both had revolvers and
knives, and as they walked along the
prairie there was no talk of remorse,
contiition, or ragged edges. Neither
did Tom unbutton his coat collar and
say. " You would have been better
man in my place" No; there was
none of that. There was only the
plaintive voice of the old man yelling
as they jumped the hummock: We've
got to sport 'em all, Tom Nye, or out
goes yer glim!'
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-25
LETTER FROM GALENA.

The New Mill Progressing Rapidly
Tramway Approaching Compile
tion = The Town Improving A
Daily stage Started-CopperC Cam
yon-P ostoffice D-linquencies.
GALENA. May %, 1875.
EDITOR SILVER STATE: Since my last
letter things are progressing rapidly.
The building for the new mill is getting
along splendidly. The frame is up,
and its height surprises the citizens of
this burg. 1t is about sixty feet from
the ground to the top, should Judge,
but not being an expert in that line l
cannot be positive as to the exact
height
The tramway from the mine to the
mill will soon be completed, and is
going to be one of the most convenient
arrangements in these parts, as it will
land the ore from the dump right in
the mill, and save handling, which is
quite an expensive item in mining.
Everybody feels confident of the sue
cess of the works, and no thought of
failure exists, as the ore is pronounced
just The thing for concentration.
The town is improving some, and as
an evidence of it a wash house has
been started within the last few days
by one of those enterprising heathens
from the Flowery Kingdom.
Copper Canyon is getting to be a
place of considerable note and some
importance. The English Company
mine, under the management of Cap
tain Richards. is q success, and is pro-
ducing splendid ore. Forty miners are
employed at the mine, and good deal
of ore is being extracted, the best
quality of which is being shipped to
Liverpool.
Some of the Humboldt boys, who are
at work on the mill complain of not
receiving the SILVER STATE regularly.
What's the cause of it ?
II you should chance to come this
way. We will be able to accommodate
you with q conveyance, as Mr.. Clifford
has put on a stage, and makes daily
trips from Galena to Battle Mountain,
going and returning in one day, and
making connection with the east and
west bound passenger trains.
GArpNA
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-25

PERSONAL. - G.. W. Coddington,
Superintendent of the Humboldt Divis-
ion of the Central Pacific Railroad, was
in town last night. This being his
first visit to Winnemucca since the
completion of the railroad, he was
agreeably surprised at its progress,
and scarcely recognized the adobe
building opposite the Winnemucca
Hotel, in which he lodged at the time
OF his first visit, seven or eight years
ago.. $40. General p. Z. Conner, of
Salt Lake, passed west on the train
last night on his way to Oreana, where
he is interested in mills and mines
Harry /. Thornton, formerly of Phoebe,
and now of San Francisco. was a
passenger on the eastern bound train
to-day. Hammond, the revivalist,
was q passenger on the east.bound
train to-day.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-25

HILL BEAcHY died in San Francisco
last Snday. He was stricken with par
alysis last Thursday. His remains
were taken to Marysville for inter-
ment in the same vault with his wife
and children.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-25

BEER DEpor. - John Jurgens has
opened beer depot on Bridge street,
next door to Levy & Co.'s, where he
Keeps on hand the best quality of lager
beer, which he sells by the keg, quart
or glass. Orders from abroad will re-
ceive prompt attention. See adj. in an
other column.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-25

MILL CITY.-Yesterday there was
shipped from Mill City, two car loads
OF concentrated ore from the Sheba
mine, a car load Of sulphur from
Rabbit Hole, and two car loads of anti
inony ore from Evans mine.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-25
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

Arrivals by Idaho Stage.
j Ii Foster Dow Vincent J McGregor
Departures by Idaho Stage.
J Lloyd Mrs Hay Vim Haskings
John Haskings
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-25

CHANGERS LUMBRR.- con-
signment of lumber for the Paradise
Changers left town this morning. 1t
consisted of four wagon loads drawn
by fourteen mules, which looked al
most as long as an ordinary railroad
train.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-25

REGULAR TIME. - Freight trains
which have for the last month been
running on special time over the
Central Pacific Railroad will COM
mence on regular time again to-mor-
row. The rush caused by the accumu-
iation of freight on the Union Pacific
during the breaks at Bitter Creek is
over hence the change from fast to
slow time again.