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New-York tribune., 1875-10-11

Another of the enormous frauds perpetrated
by the Canal Ring is fully exposed to-day in
the report of the Governors Commission on
the work and contracts of Henry j. DensOn on
the Billiards. Bend improvement By what
appears as the connivance of the Canal Board
and the engineers, he was enabled to obtain
sixteen times the sum for which he contracted to
do the work. False estimates were prepared
during its progress, and $50, 500 was paid the
contractor for work that never was done
and materials that never were furnished.
But even that which was actually
constructed was of the most wretched
character: so had, indeed that much of 1t
will have soon to he entirely replaced and
already it is a source Of constant expense for
patching and repair. The report contains evl-
dencc that may bear fruit in new crop OF
indictments, since mere negligence will scarcely
explain the action of the State and Division
Engineers, by means OF swhOse ceftlfi-
Gates the frauds were accomplished 1t
requires something more than a kindly charity
to believe that these men merely made mis-
take in approving claims for $146,30O, for
strengthening a half mile of canal through
an open farming country where there were no
distractions or engineering difficulties; espe-
cially after their early estimate that the cost
of the work would be less than $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-11
Bueincss Ncllccs.
.sk for EsTERBRoOK's Pens.

Always ask for EsTERBRooK's Pens.
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and Cleaning 20 the NEW YORK DYEING AND PRINTING EsA
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and 1865 and 6s PerrepOnt BROOKLYN Established - years
SENSIBLE. Sound, AND SAFr-The Low Rate
Cash Plan I'm Life Insurance Of the TRANEiFGs.
USE BRUMMELS CELEBRATED COUGH DROPS.
The genuine have 4. II. b. on each drop.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-11

An appeal is now before the Supreme Court,
General Term, involving the question of the
right 70 assess churches for street improve
ments. Three churches unite in endeavoring
20 escaDe the payment Of certain assessments
New-York tribune., 1875-10-11

There are some frauds Of which the life seems to
he eternal Once find travelling through
the newspapers what purpors TO be letter written
by Publius Lentuus to the Roman Senate giving an
account of the personal appearance of the Savior.
This letter is tho work Of one John Iuarte. a
New-York tribune., 1875-10-11

Here is a record which ought to satisfy anybody
report having been circulated that Rodney X.
Crowley the Democratic candidate for State Prison
Inspector in NcwYork. is Catholic. Capt. Crowley
writes: IL don't like to protest too strongly that
am not a Catholic for think any one has ri ght to
be who chooses bat he goes on to say that his pa
rents were both members of the Baptist Church,
while as for himself he owns pew in the Baptist
Church of the village in which he lives. and also one
in the Congregational Church and paws regular sub
scrptons for the support of preaching not only in
those societies but also i'll the Methodist Church.
Capt. Crowley may step down. Freedom of con-
science isn't in much danger from HIM.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-11

The reorganization of the Police Board, which
has long been probable, now seems imminent.
1t is well understood that Commissioners Noor-
his and Smith have placed their designations
in the hands of the Mayor and we have the
assurance of Commissioners Matscll and
Disbccker that, for their part, they have
done aud will do no such thing The str1k-
ing feature of this situation is the fact that
the gentlemen who decline to go out unless
compelled to do 50 are those who are generally
believed to he the most amenable to the
Mayors charge of forfeiture of public con-
fidence. Comment upon the motives OF the
Mayor and of the Commissioners may well he
withheld until the correspondence on the sub
jcct shall see the light.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-11

All accounts agree in placing the RESPONSE
bility for the conflict of arms at Friars Point,
Mississippi, upon the colorcd Sheriff, Brown.
1t is further apparent, from representations OF
leading Republicans as well as Democrats,
that in this case at least the contestants are
not arrayed according to their color or parti-
san sympathies. Inthe words of Senator Alcorn,
good men of all parties are combined to pre-
vent any outbreaks" Such combination
seems unusually desirable, since the state
Government, at the head of which is Gov.
Ames, makes no attempt to preserve the peace,
and the ringlSaders of the riot are Judicial
officers of the county which is the scene OF the
disturbance. There is a CLEAN of hope for
Mississippi in that influential men OF both
parties agree as never before that the present
State Administration is unworthy of confidence
or respect. and that it ought to be radically
changed. The best change that could be made
would proceed from the defeat of the party
libelously labeled Republican at the State cleo
ton in November next.
New-York tribune., 1875-10-11

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SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Mail Subscribers. S3 per an
WEEKLY tribune Mail Subscribers, 81 per annum.
Terms, cash in advance.
Address. The TRIBUNE. Ncw-IOrk.
Persons undbc 10 obtain TlIE TRIBUNE an any Of me
trains boats or hotels M Uhc Is uSgay soh, lriH con-
fer faror by informing this Ogioe Of the circumstances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-25
MalIomell loral Mems.

The closing entertainment of the lecture course
in this city, at Wilson Hall, ON Tuesday evening,
was decided success, and the eutire audience fill
ing every available space of room, evinced theii
appreciation of the feast Of good things offered on
the programme by observing the strictest atten-
| ton and greeting the talented company with de-
served and hearty applause Mr.. Barnabee was
in his happiest mood, readily responding to re-
peated calls for extra services. Mrs. Smith was
enthusiastically received, and maintained her high
reputation one of the most talented soprano vo-
| casis in New England Miss Bell won unlimited
admiration in her violin solos, and was rapurous-
ly encored, responding each time in peculiarly
modest and graceful manner. Miss Clark, con-
tralto and accompanist, and Mr. Winch, tenor,
each contributed materially to the interest of the
occasion. On the whole, this may be considered
one of the most enjoyable entertainments ever
given in this city or vicinity. The managers OF
the lecture course are deserving of much praise
for furnishing our citizens succession of enter
tainments of so high tone and practical interest
and we are gratifed to learn that the enterprise
proved financial as well as popular success.
We learn that lady in this city noticed, few
days ago, among our Halowell locals, an allusion
to the death of Mrs. Titcomb of Augusta; and
without observing that it referred to an event &C.
curing in the year 1870 she proceeded at once to
the State Capital to ascertain particulars Of the
sad event. What was her surprise and delight
on calling at the residence Of her particular friend
the present Mrs. Ttcomb, to find her alive, and
take was perhaps natural one, but more salts
factory in the conclusion than is usual in such
cases.
1t will not answer to lay aside overcoats and
mittens just yet. We are to have the biggest snow
storm Of the season before the swallows fly
There was red flag flying over the door of our
railroad passenger station, the other day, which
led some TO suppose that the thing was TO be sold
at auction. Such was not the case, however.
The bows are getting greatly excited on the sub.
ject Of obtaining collections Of foreign and other
postage stamps. There seems to be a contagion
about the matter fully equal to the chicken pox
measles, and quite as annoying.
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DIR. l.. A. EDMINsTER,

Magnetic Physician and Healer of Diseases by the
laying on of hands, has taken rooms at MIS-.
Scrutons, near the Episcopal church on State ST.,
where he will attend to calls between the hours OF
and IL A. NJ, and and P. NJ. His success
as healer of disease has been guaranteed by sew
cral cases in this city. He has also clairvoyant
power, but not to be used to CRAFTY worldly curl
osity. Business and Professional men, whose
brain forces have been overtaxed by severe men,
tai labor, will find great relief from this treat
ment. This treatment also prevents paralysis, by
restoring the nervous system to its usual Tone
Parents who have weak and sickly children will
do we'll to consult the Doctor. Nervous prostra
tration, Constipation and Suppression are attract
i've powers of disease, and no one is safe who is
thus troubled, from the prevailing contagious dis
eases.
GJTake warning and do something in time.
Terms for treatment at office 81; at home of
patient, $500. Consultation free. jan20-ttf
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Sherih's Sale,

STATE OF MAINE--CoUNTY OF OXFORD, So.
Rl virtue Of an execution in favor Of Eaton Shaw
ID of Portland, in The County of Cumberland,
against the Inhabitants of Hamin's Grant Panta.
ton, in the County OF oxford, issued ON a Judg-
ment recovered AT the December Term of the SUI
peror Court held at said Portland, A. ID. 1874 for
the sum of six hundred fourteen dollars and ninety
cents debt, and costs of suit taxed at twenty-three
do liars and ninetytwo cents together with fifteen
cents more tor one writ of execution issued said
Judgment, amounting III the whole to the sum OF
six hundred thiriy-eight dollars and ninety seven
cents.-l have taken and seized the following de-
scribed Real Estate to wit: Thirteen lots OF land
situated in said Ilamlins Grant Plantation, they
are oted out on me original plan of said Planta-
ton, ana numbered from one 10 thirteen, inclusive,
and owned, as lar as known TO me, as follows, to
witt
Lot numbered one owned by Joseph S. Burns;
Lot numbered two owned by Joseph 5. Burns
and Thomas K. Day;
Lot numbered three owned BY Joseph s. Burns,
Thomas Farrar and $. r. Russ;
Lot numbered tour owned by John B. Merrill and
Mrs. Almeda Newton:
Lot numbered i've owned by John Is. Merrill and
Ansel Moody;
Lot numbered SIX owned by Ansel Moody, John
Il. Merrill and ;. Estes:
Lot numbered seven owned by Robert Burse,
Wi liam o. Pearson and William Ii. Pearson;
Lot numbered eight owned by William o. Pear.
son. Hiram Day, Mrs. Ellen Dudley and Mrs. Fun
ice {. Poverty;
Lot numbered nice owned by Hiram Day, vii.
liam d. Lapham and Nathan NJ. Cummings;
Let numbered ten owned by William Jones, Hi.
ram Hodsdon, Daniel +. Bennets and William b.
Lapham;
lot numbered Twelve owned by George w.
Crockett, William ii. Pearson and Prescott Brooks:
Lot numbered twelve owned by Prescott Brooks,
George W, Crockett, John Back and Alexander
Day, and
Lot numbered thirteen owned by William ii.
Pearson,
And unless previously redeemed. so much OF
said real estate As is necessary satisfy III exc
cution aud expenses thereon, will be sold By Pub
lie Auction at the Office OF X. A. FRYE, In Bethel, in
said county of oxford, Saturday, the nineteenth
day OF june A d. 1875, at ten O'Clock in the fore
noon G. l.. BLAKE, Deputy sheriff.
Rathal February 18th, 1875, 3wlO
For Coughs, Colds e. COnsumpeions the
most approved and reliable remedy 10 the we'll
known VEGETABLE PULMONARY BALSAM
BE careful to get the genuine. Price large bottles
an small (old Style 50 cents. CUTLER BROS 4
Co, Wholesale Druggists, Proprietors, boston.
novl9spntw &SSwtmaris
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STATE NEW VS..

Mr. Oliver Whitcomb, who committed suicide
in Boston Sunday, belonged in Dresden in this
State, and was about ffty-fye years old: He had
been on the police twenty-five years. He leaves
wife and two children. In note he stated that
ties who held a mortgage on his furniture. He
said that he had paid the debt three times over in
interest, and yet it was larger than ever.
The bay. at sheepscot bridge, wiscasset, has
been closed for some ten days by ice from six inch
poyed cutting a channel through it, from the mar
rows to I. b. Hobson's steam mill. This is the
frat time that navigation has been so DISTRACTED
since 1857, and at that time this bay was frozen
over only for few days. $685.
A sad accident occurred on the river last Satur-
day. by which Frank and James War;, aged res
pectively 10 and Is years, were drowned. While
| they were walking on the ice from the Ledge to
Ravens Head, the younger brother fell through
an air hole. James in attempting to rescue him,
| by the current. The body Of James was recover
ed Saturday, but the search for the body of his
brother has thus far proved unavailing-l Calais
Times.
The Republican says that good many persons
have been and are now quite indisposed in and
about Machias consequent upon the severity Of
the weather.
residing Munjoy Hill, in Portland, while on her
way down town, was run into by sled on which
a boy was coasting and had her leg broken.
| During melee in Rockland on Tuesday, John
Mulligan shot stone cutter through the arm.
| Will Harnden Of Bath, while coasting, ran
against hand-ear passing on the railroad track,
and was badly injured.
! The republicans of Gorham, on Saturday nom-
mated the following candidates for town officers
for tine election to be held on Monday, March lst :;
Moderator, Frederick Robe; Town Clerk, john
e. Card Selectmen, &C., Joseph Ridlon Charles
Jordan, Merrill Thomas; Treasurer, Stephen
Hilckley; Town Auditor, Hugh D. Mclean; Su-
pervsor of Schools Joel Wilson; Collector, Hen
ry A. Afillett .aon ss.... 3.
| The Calais Times says that herring are very
plenty at Perry and Eastport, and many men are
employed catching them and selling them on board
vessels there loading with them. 1t IL estimated
that about $4,000 will be paid for herring this
winter in Eastport and vicinity. A good business
in herring is also being done at st. Andrews, the
Bay being full of herring.
The Oxford Democrat says that narrow escape
from drowning occurred at Gilead on the 7th inst.
While George I. Burnham with q horse and sleigh
accompanied by Rev. Mr.. Farrar, were crossing
the river the station on their way to church,
the ice gave way, letting the horse into the water,
which was nearly ten feet deep. Mr.. B. kept the
help With the assistance of four or five men and
in nearly an hour.
The dry house connecting John Lynches match
factory in Albany, was destroyed by fire last week
1t was nearly full Of match cards at the time, and
made very hot fire. The box mill was saved.
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/, s P Z c 7 A c L E Q
the public are
|Or to sill others In
|clearhess and dis
they are unrivalled
prismatic colors 4
rays found In Peb.
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The legislative reporters the present winter, de-
serve good word. Col. L. A. Smith, Of the
Portland Press, Mr.. Clarence Hobbs of the Argus
the gentlemen who have made special reports for
the Lewiston Journal and the Bangor Wing; Mr.
w. f. S. Whitman and Mr.. Frank 4. Small, the
official reporters respectively of the Senate and
the House for the columns of the journal, have
been "instant in season and ont of season" gath
erng all the proceedings and giving to the public
Information that could be relied upon. 1t is i'm
portant that wise measures should prevail in leg
isiative bodies, and it is equally important that
the reports of the various legislative steps be given
to the public in An accurate and faithful manner
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NEW YORK.
A Maine Man Robbed.

New York, February a. Z. c. Dunlap, collect
ing agent for firm in China Maine, was drugged
and robbed Tuesday morning, in low drinking
saloon in Amity street n. y, of drafts amount
ing to $4,000 on the North National bank of Bos-
ton. The drafts were sent back to him at his ho-
tel Tuesday. but a bar keeper and conferee were
arrested and held for trial.
Failure.
A. 4 S. Baker, fruit dealers, have failed labil.
tiles 100000.
Obituary.
Col. Caleb Sibley, well known in the army foi
the last forty years, native of Sutto1 Mass, died
in Chicago, last week, aged 60 years.
Coal.
The associated coal companies have not yet per.
fected arrangements for the price of coal this year
but their representatives say that the companies
intend to fix the price during the ensuing season
"as high as Providence would permit and as low
as necessity should compel them"
PardOned.
Albany, February q. Geo. W. Chadwick, a
New York broker, convicted of uttering coun.
terfeit United States Bond, four years ago, and
sentenced to the Albany Penitentary for ten years
has been pardoned by President Grant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-25
meetine on the following subieets Of dental

meeting on the following subjects Of dental
science: Development Of the teeth" G. W. Stod-
F. Boothby, ID. ID. s., Portland; Mechanical
dentistry" i. Bacon, NJ. D., Portland.
An essay was read by Dr.. j. f. Babcock of Ban
gor. Subject: Ills that specially practced as dem
tistry profession, an art OR trade" An infor-
NAL discussion followed, in which several Of the
members took part.
DR.. Fillebrown chairman of the committee ap-
pointed to purchase microscope for the use of
the society, reported that the committee had pur-
chased one Of Zentmarger's army hospital micro
scope. The report was accepted. The instru-
ment was then exhibited to the members.
DR.. Fillebrown was chosen librarian and was
intrusted with the care Of the microscope. The
meeting then Adjourned until Wednesday morn
ing,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-02-25

The Augusta correspondent of the Argus made
blunder in his report yesterday, that we are sure
he never would have made had he known the
facts in the case. He said 1.-THE business of the
Legislature is in an advanced stage, and the time
of adjournment depends upon the time the printers
conclued their work They are about twenty-four
hours behind hand" Instead Of being behind
hand, the printers were fully abreast of the legs-
lature, and the only waiting done was by the
printers. For several days we have had reserved
force waiting anxiously to gobbe up and execute
speedily any little job of printing ordered by the
legislature.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
daily Esnasbse journal.
PORTLAND.
The Coming Municipal Contest.
Nominations and Prospects.
The Coming Municipal Contest

Portland, February "a. AT the republican ward
caucuses tonight, candidates for Aldermen were
nominated as follows:
Ward John J. Gerish IRE nominatetD.
2-George c. Littlefed
3-Alphonsc Brunei.
DIR. T. A. Foster.
5-Ezra y. Perry.
6-llenry Fox.
samuel Warehouse.
the republicans carried Wards |, 8, 5. G and /
last year. in these they have re-nomlnatcd tive
old Councilmcn in Ward /, one in Ward 5 and
two in Ward 6.
A School Committee Zone from each ward) is to
be chosen for the first time under the law and
the republicans have dominated three democrats
in three wards.
Dast year George =. Wescott was elected Mayor
over Cyrus Sturdivant by SIC majority. Roswell
NJ. Richardson, the present democratic candidate
IS very popular man Of high character, and the
contest promises 10 be close. The Railroad inter.
ests will draw oil some democratic votes and the
liquor question some republicans.
Mayor Wescott publishes a letter tomorrow
morning, denying that he has pledged himself te
Oren Ring, the Deputy Sheriff who has been ac-
tive in liquor prosecutions, for City Marshal, Il:
charged by Boston papers.
The contest On Municipal Judge Will be still
closer. Enoch Knight, the democratic candidate
went over in the Greeley campaign, and viii hold
some votes among hi. old associates.
The democratic candidates for Aldermen are as
follows:
Ward ALVIN Neal.
" 2-Stephen V. Wilbur.
. 3-Wm. g. Davis.
" 4-IIanns W. Gage.
g DIR Gardiner Ludwig.
6-Daniel W. True.
Ward has not yet made nomination.. Davis
and True Representatives in the present legis-
lature.
Railroad Affairs.
Portland, February "a. The city government
have instructed the Mayor to appear at the Port
land & Ogdensburg Railroad meeting, March 10
and oppose the consolidation proposed with the
Essex County, Lam ollie Valley, Lamoille June.
ton and Montpelier & St. Johnsbury Railroads
which will throw the whole weight OF the city
vote against it, the city being the principal stock
holder
The Treasury department has directed the re
sumption Of the system Of sealing cars at Coati
cook, on the Grand Trunk Railroad, and it will &C
into effect al once.
Appointment.
Commander Henry F. Picking has been appoint
ed TO succeed Commander Weld \. Allen, il
charge Of this lighthouse distrsct.
Dental Convention.
The Maine Dental Association closed its ANNA
meeting al noon to-day.
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Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, Feb. "a, 1873.

ChiCuxO, Feb. IT, 100,
tlo,tr-tuli- extra spring 4 al %
Wheat-\o , spring cash sl--a-: Mch. 81 lsa
Apl. s. Vat. May sl4..
Corn No. !. liked, cash, Ga O.; Mar, 6i'sA--;
ga Jun "a IA Apl.
Oats-No ,, D. H. cash May, So IA; 1}-a-
Apl. 5.AaA4 Mar.
Rye--No. Z, gSi2aa9t..
Barley-No. spring l0sa- cash; los-a- Mar;
l06a- Ap
Dressed Hogs = 5Oa5 60.
Perks O0l's 90 cash; Is j2isalS 80 Api.: Is 10
ais IL. Mch.
Lard-l3 GOALS 20 "a, h 33jal3 371s Apl. II q
ais - Mich
Bulk Meats shoulders ia; short rib mid,
91sa5s; short clear mid am.
Hams Is lbs average l0Aa-.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, Il LA; wheat do N
Receipts-ls oO) lour; $1,000 wheat; $1,000 corn
II 900 oats; 90 rye; 00l barley.
shipments 10000 hour, 1000 wheat; los 900
corn; 10000 oats: 1900 barley. co rye.
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Mr.. Green Longfellow, living in the DR.. Cony
neighborhood in this city, east side of the river,
retired as well as usual on Tuesday evening. Dur
ing the night his wife was awakened by noise
from her husband, as though he were in distress.
She got up at once, lighted lamp and found Mr..
Longfellow dead. The deceased was about 65
years Of age, and was the father of Mrs. Abby
Clifford, the hero captain, whose exploits have
been chronicled in these columns. The deceased
was in town on Tuesday, with his daughter, ap-
parently enjoying good health.
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ROCkLAND.
Heavy Fra on Hurricane Island.
Two Large Houses Burned.
lkOCkLAND.

Rockland, February q. Two large two-story
boarding houses on Hurricane Island, owned by
the Hurricane Island Company, and kept, one by
Capt. NJ. A. Achorn, and the other by Mr.. w. p.
Hendricks, were entirely destroyed by fire at ten
0 o'clock last night. Another boarding house caught
fire, but the flames were extinguished after it was
badly Quilted. The houses destroyed were worth
s., 800 each; insurance, 81 800 each. They ac-
commodated fifty men each, and the boarders lost
everything. -Four were hurt by buckets and
ice falling on them. The fire was caused by the
explosion Of kerosene lamp in one Of the rooms
in Capt. Achorns house. The wind was not blow
ing at the time, otherwise all the large boarding
houses would have been destroyed.
The Harbor Open.
The ice blockade is broken anu steamer Clara
Clarita came up to Commercial wharf to-day.
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To THE AFFLICTED. No matter under what
form of sickness you labor, there is one great
truth you should keep in mind: All disease Or
iginates in an impure condition of the blood Pu-
rify that, and the disease must depart; but you
cannot purify the blood by the use OF poisonous
drugs, and exhaustive stimulants. The best
Blood Purifier ever discovered is DR.. WALKERS
famous VINEGAR BITTERs. compounded by sim
pie herbs. feb3-t&wiw