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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-07-03
Engineering Two Thousand Years Ago.

Perhaps some of the most remarkable
remains of ancient engineering are those
which were discovered by excavations made
some ten or twelve years since, short dis
lance from Rome, and near the ruins of
the ancient city of Alatri. This city was
surrounded by massive walls, and located
on mountain, or elevated point, and ill
provided with water. About $50 years
before Christ, as we learn from Roman
inscription, an immense aqueduct was built
to bring water from neighboring noun
tain better supplied with that element
We are furthermore told that this aque-
duct was $40 feet high, supported upon
arches and provided with strong pipes.
The topography of the country, moreover,
assures US that the water supply could not
have been conducted into the city, even
over such high supports, except by pipes
an inverted siphon-the lowest point Of
which must have been some $40 feet below
the point of delivery, or under pressure
of at least ten atmospheres, $50 pounds
per square inch.
The excavations already alluded to show
that the aqueduct must have been of large
size, as the piers Of the arches are not less
than five feet nine inches in breadth, while
the total length Of the sphon must have
been between four and five miles. The
question naturally arises: How, and of
what material, was this siphon built? AS
iron pipes Of large dimensions, if of any
dimensions at all, were not known at that
era, we can look only to masonry or wood
work for the material of such construction.
Possibly clue has been found to the mode
of their construction by subsequent dis
covery, near the same locality, of a field,
supposed to have been the site of an an
cient parade ground near this once walled
city of Alatri. A complete system Of I'M
derground drainage has been revealed at a
depth of about 7 feet below the surface of
the field, effected by well-constructed
system of pipes made of fire clay, each
about Is inches in diameter. 1t is possible
that such pipe, of larger dimensions, and
strengthened on its exterior by a strong
and massive bulwark of masonry, may
have been the means of conveying the
water into the city. But however that end
might have been affirmed, the work was
certainly most wonderful feat of engi-
neering, considering the condition of the
mechanic arts of that early day. The ex-
cavations and discoveries thus brought to
light, and so fully confirming the truth of
the ancient inscription, were conducted by
order of the present Pope, and under the
immediate supervision of the well-known
Italian scientist, Father Secchi.-hon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-07-03

Us Horace Greeley once wrote: If were
to estimate the average absolute loss to the
farmers of this country from insects at
800, 900, 900 per annum, l should doubt
less be far below the mark. l have no
doubt that our best allies in this inglorous
warfare are the birds. They would serve
us if we did not destroy them. The boy
who robs birds nest is robbing tho farmer
of part of his crops. The farmer might
as we'll consent that any strolling ruffian
should shoot his horses or cattle as his
birds.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-07-03

A NOVEL DUEL.-The Knoxville Chron-
iele contains the following: "This disre-
putable old Tennessee politician has been
abusing General D. II. Hill. His forte is
abuse and his abuse is founded on false
hood. lie is a scoundrel, and if he will
come to Greenville, South Carolina, the
editor of the Neos will open his columns to
him to enable him to refute the charge, or
he will meet him on the stump"
Gresn0HIe IS. c. Neps.
This, l understand, to be a cautiously
worded challenge to fight duel. l accept
the challenge. The laws governing the code
of honor allows the challenged party to
designate time and place, and weapons for
duel. appoint that we fight in an open
hog pen, Immediately after hard Summer
rain, and that the weapons be dung forks.
Whoever shall toss the other out, shall be
regarded as having killed him in mortal
combat. w. G. BRowNLow, Editor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-07-03
LETTER FROM OMAHA.

One Column, S. 90 per inch for year. Three cha
allowed to yearly advertisers without additional CHI
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-07-03

ty Washington Irving once alluded to
man of superior pomposity as ga great
man, and in his own estimation, a man of
great weight. When he goes to tho West,
he thinks the East tips up"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-07-03

The prudent Fort Wayne husband
hides his wallet out doors, and when his
wife rises in the dead Of night to extract a
finds it not
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
FUNERAL HONORs.
The Last Words of the EXPRESS.
dent,

NASHVILLE, Teun., Aug. 2.-The remains of
ex-President johnson arrived last evening.
They were received by a large number of peO-
pie, and taken ia charge by the Masonic frater-
nifty and placed in the residence of the deceas-
ed, in beautiful silver mounted casket cover.
ed with silk flag, and in his HAND was placed
copy of the constitution in accordance with a
repeated request when he was alive.
Ex-Presdent johnson will be buried with
Masonic honors at Greenville tomorrow. Gov
Porter and other executive officers with num-
Der of prominent citizens of this and other por-
tions of Tennessee, have left for Greenville to
attend the Obsequies.
A special from Greenville to the Union and
American, received tonight says Mr.. John
sons funeral will take place Tuesday at IL
o'clock, under charge of the Masons The re-
mains arrived here Sunday morning and were
deposited at his late residence until this MORN
ing, when they were taken to the Court House,
where they now lay in state. His children are
here except his daughter, Mrs. Brown, who is
detained at her residence with her mother, who
is not expected long to survive the shock occa-
stoned by the ex Presidents sudden death. The
Court House, stores and private residences are
the community. A large concourse, embracing
civic and military, the Governor, state officials
and Nashville committee arc expected in the
morning. A beautiful casket, with rich silver
mounting, contains the corpse. The body show
ed signs of decomposition this morning.
WASHINGION, Aug. Lilo SEVERAL eXeCu-
tive department buildings are draped in mourn
ing, and flags throughout the city are at BALI
mast out Of respect to the memory of ex-Presi-
dent johnson.
The War and Navy Departments issued bonds
to-day for the usual salutes during tomorrow,
that flags be half.masted and that officers wear
badge of mourning for thirty days in honor
of the memory Of ex-President johnson.
NEW YORK, Aug. All the United States
government offices will be closed tomorrow in
respect to the memory of Andrew johnson.
The Last Words.
NASHVILLE, Aug. 2.-The following, which
is recognized TO be in the ex-President's hand
writing, has been found among the papers in
his Office:
Greenvile, July 90. 1S75-All seems gloom
and despair. l haze performed my duty to my
God, my country and my family. L have
nothing to fear in approaching death. To me
it is the mere shadow of God protecting wing.
Beneath it almost feel sacred. Here | know
can no evil come. Here L will rest in quiet
and peace beyond the reach of calumny's
poisoned shaft; the influence of envy and
jealous enemies, where treason and traitors or
state backsiders and hypocrites in church can
have no place-where the great fact will be
realized that God is Truth, and gratitude the
highest attributes of men. Sic itur ad dstro-
Such is the way to the stars or immortality.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
WASHINGTON.


August Statement of the Public Debt.
WASHINGTON, Aug 2.-The public debt
statement shows the decrease of the debt since
June 30, to be 81 ,294, SS7. Coin in the treasury
$6S,942 700; currency balance $4,316, 1859; coin
certificates 500, 1875 100.
Indian Bureau.
The following despatch was received at the
Indian Bureau this morning:
cheyenne Agency, july 81 Arrived here
yesterday; leave for Standing Rock Monday
morning. A grand council is to be held at Red
Cloud Agency Sept. 1st An earlier day is
possible. S. d. HINMAN,
Chairman Sioux Commission
Yellow Fever.
A telegram was received at the NAVY De.
partment to-day from Capt. Geo. e. Belknap of
the Pensacola navy yard, announcing that two
new cases of yellow fever and one death have
been reported from Barrancas since SATURDAY.,
No new cases have been reported from Pickens
for seven days. DR.. Stenberg is doing we'll.
Total number of deaths at Barrancas rs out of
72 cases. The Pensacola reservation is per-
fectly healthy so far
A Post Ole Wrangle.
The Postmaster General has decided to make
no change in the Vineyard Grove post Office at
Marthas Vineyard during the present year.
There has been much contention over this office
a special agent having been sent there, who re-
ported in favor of a change of location, but SO
many : and such strong circumstances have
been forwarded to the Department., that the
Postmaster General declines to take any
action.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS In MAINE
Accident.

Accident.
BmDEFoRD, Aug. 2-Narcisse Collin, en-
ployed in No. 2 Pepperell mill caught her left
hand in the doubler of the card room badly in
juriug her hand, losing the ring finger and lit
tie finger.
Arrest of a Jail Breaker.
Alfred Hayden of Hamilton, Mass, who was
convicted of larceny of $175 from the house of
William Quinn of Richmond, last November,
but who broke from Wiscasset Jail June 9th,
has been arrested in Kennebunk by Deputy
Marshal Kennison and officer Elliott of this
city, and is to be.sent East.
Drowning Accident. -
BATH, Aug. 2.-Martin, son Of Martin Con-
ley, aged four, fell into McLelan's dock this
afternoon and was drowned.
Horse Thieving. .....
AUGUSTA, Aug. 2.-Dearbon Longfellow of
this city, drove into Water street this afternoon
aud left his horse, which was attached to a
wagon, unhitched. A stranger was seen soon
after to spring into the wagon and drive off,
and though rapid pursuit was made the team
has not yet been recovered.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
The Key Note If Health

The health and vigor of the several organs of the
body depend upon the simple condition that the
functions which pertain to each shall be regularly
and actively performed. If vitality is sluggish or de-
ficient this condition is not properly fulfilled, and as
consequence disease is soon inaugurated. Prevent
it by timely use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
which rouse the vital energies when dormant and
endow the feeble frame with needful stamina. At
the same time that the Bitters intuse new strength
into the system they correct those functional regu
larities and local weaknesses which sap the vital
power. Dyspepsia, bladder and kidney complaints,
gout rheumatism, fever and ague, biliousness,
stpation and nervous diseases Invariably over
come by the operation of this standard Alternative
tonic.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
DONALDSON HEARD FROM.
Little Doubt of His Fate.

CHIcoGo, Aug-2-The Times will publish
an aft davit tomorrow signed by James Nc.
Caffrey, workman 10 South Chicago, to the
the lake shore near Hyde PARK, bottle CON
tanning the following, which was written on a
card July 10th, 2 a. n. We cannot stay up
more than an hour longer as the gas is rapidly
escaping. N. G.
This date is that of the night on which Don
aldson ank Newton S. Grimwood started from
here iu the balloon, from which nothing defin-
itely has since been heard. The affidavit sets
forth that the bottle was found on the shore,
having apparently been washed up by the sea,
which has set 10 this direction for several
days. Also that the deponent has no knowl-
edge of how it came there and belives that it
was thrown up by chance and that the note
was written by Grmwood. The note is barely
leslble and appears to have been written has
tily
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
NO UNCERTAIN SOUND.
Senator Sherman OH the Currency.

New YORK, Aug 2.-Hon. joan Sherman
in his speech on Saturday at Marion, Ohio,
said:
'The commercial world estimates the value OF
our currency by the time it is supposed it will
take to redeem it in gold and to accomplish its
redemption, SO taat our notes and gold will be.
ject of craftsmanship, and will result in the
greatest good to the laboring classes" He de-
MED that contraction makes money scarce or
adds to the present financial distress. He con-
sidered at length the position of the Republic
question, claiming that the Republicans had
steadily acted for the best interests of the
whole country, defending the action of Secre-
tary Chase and himself in originating national
banks, asserting that the proposition of the
by asserting that the country will continue to
depend on the Republican Party for its further
DrOpreSs
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

The army worm is committing ravages on
the crops in Suffolk county, Long Island. Corn
and oats particularly suffer.
Manuel bennett was arrested in Brooklyn
Sunday for making counterfeit five cent pieces,
and there were several arrests there for viola
ton of the excise law.
James Burnes, an Engshman, dropped dead
at Fall River yesterday of heart disease.
The cook and one of the seamen of the ship
Robena are under arrest in New York, for
mutiny and an attempt to murder Capt. Hager
on the trip from Liverpool.
James Wynne cut Policeman OKeefe in
Brooklyn Sunday night, it is believed fatally
as the latter was coming from the room of the
former. where he had been with Mrs. Wynne.
All but four Of the Fall River mills stopped
yesterday noon.
1t is denied that Plymouth church is back
ward in furnishing the $4,000 voted to
Beecher.
Steamships City of Boston and Frisia have
arrived at Queenstown; the Peruvian at
MOVllle, anu Gne CITY OF DIuukIyn at View
York.
Commodore Daniel Ammen, chief of the
Bureau of Navigation, is acting Secretary Of
the Navy during the absence of Secretary
Robson.
A foreclosure was made yesterday on the
suspended tea firm Of Worth & Watson, and q
portion of the goods sold by the sheriff.
The shoe cutters strike continues, but with
out any demonstrations.
Bill Rodifer a noted convict, with two other
prisoners named Ryan and Briggs, made an
other desperate attempt to escape from the
Indiana state prison yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
NEW YORK.
The Nathan Murder.

NEW YORK, Aug 2-Police Superintendent
WalliDg says that the story of ex-policeman
Conkling about the Nathan murder is ridicu-
lous in the extreme. and must have been trump
ed up out of his Imagination. Conkling was
ambitious to be considered a detective. Wal
ling says he was poor officer and was dis
charged from the force for being found asleep
on his post.
1t appears that the man named Ryan, arrest
ed by ex-policeman Conkling. was brought be-
fore Judge McQuade August 26, 1870, on snspi-
cion of burglary in connection with the Nathan
murder, and proved to be insane. He is now
believed to be in Troy.
The Bcecher Trial Again.
Judge Morris, counsel for Theodore Tilton,
this afternoon served notice on Sherman &
Sterling, attorneys of record, for Henry Ward
Beecher to be prepared to answer in new
trial on the first Monday in September.
Killed by Falling Bridge.
ROCHESTER, Aug IA canal bridge in Og .
den fell yesterday, carrying with it nine per-
sons, including Peter Wright and his family,
consisting of his wife aud three children, who
were crossing the structure in lumber wagon.
All escaped but one of Mr.. Wright's sons, aged
II years. The coroners verdict declares that
the bridge was rotten and gave way without
any unusual strain.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
NEW HAMPSHI RE.
The Oceanic Sweepstakes.

PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 1.-The race for the
oceanic sweepstakes cup between Gen. Buffers
yacht America and Rufus Hatch's yacht Reso-
Lutte came off to-day. The wind at starting
was E. NE, about four knot breeze. The
Resolute started at 11.39, 1871; the America at
II 40' AL When the steamers left the Shoals
for this city at 3.15 p M, the America was
well ahead, beating to windward; but the
friends of the Resoiute were confident she
would make up the loss upon the return, her
lighter draft giving her an advantage running
free upon the wind.
The America Wins.
PORTSMOUTH, Aug. -(Midnight)-A fish
erman has just arrived from the Isles of Shoals,
pulling a whale boat IL miles single-handed.
The America won the race, beating the Resolute
4 minutes AZ seconds sailing time not given.
Mr.. Hatch has challenged Gen. Butler to sail
the America against the Resolute six days in
the week for six weeks from September LIST for
$1,000 day, over the New York Yacht Grub
course. Yachts to carry their regular crews.
Hotel Sold. f.r--
The Hampton Beach Hotel of Leavitt Bros.
was sold to day at auction by Col. Hackett of
this city for $4,000 under mortgage of the de-
funct Exeter Savings Bank of $500 and nearly
years interest by order of the assignee of the
bank. Leavitts' friends bought it.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03

There is no medicine prescribed by Physicians, or
sold by Druggists that carries such evidence of its
success and superior virtue as BoscHEE's GERMAN
SYRUP for Severe Coughs, Colds settled on the
Breast, Consumption, or any disease of the Throat
Lungs, proof of that fact is that any person
a cted, can get Sample Bottle for 10 cents and
its superior effect before buying the regular size at
IS cents. 1t has lately been introduced in this coun-
try from Germany, and its wonderful cures are
astonishing everyone that it. Three doses will
relieve any case. Try it. Sold by W. F. PHILLIPS
& CO.. Wholesale Agents. oct2snTT&S&weow1y
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
MASSACHUSETTS,.


GLOUCESTER Aug. 2-The schooner Black
Manner, lumber laden, from Gouldsboro, Me-,
bound tor Boston, went ashore at o'clock this
morning on the Londoner. After throwing the
deck load overheard she came off this forenoon
at high water, with little damage to the vessel.
The Fall River Strike.
FALL RIVER. Aug. 2.-All the mills closed
their doors tonight save the Stafford, which il
is believed will do so in day or two. There is
no doubt but it will last for thirty days. Still
all kinds of rumors are afloat that it will end
in week,
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03

ST. LOUIS, Aug "a special from Kansas
City to the Globe, says that Robert E. Carr,
President of the Kansas Pacific Railroad, an
nounces that the traffic contract recently made
between that road and the st. Louis, Kansas
City and Northern. line, has been annulled
The announcement causes good deal of COM
ment in railroad circles. 1t is said that Jay
Gould undertook to manage the matter but has
been forced to back down.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
Stop fhutCouxh

DR.. Morris's Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry and Hore-
hound will cure cough in one halt the time
sary to cure it with any other medicine. There is
positively pulmonary disease that it will not
greatly alleviate. For all cases of hoarseness loss of
voice, coughs Group bronchitis, asthma, and whoop-
ing cough 1t has no equal. We never knew person
who had used it but that recommended it to others.
We are prepared to guarantee every bottle. Please
call and inquire about it. Trial size 10 cents. For
sale by A. s. Kinds, Preble House, T. G. Lorng,
Exchange and Federal Street,; G. L. Holt, 653 Con-
gress St.; c. b. Woodman, Saccarappa; DIR Keen,
Gorham; and E. P. Weston, Fryeburg j. w
Perkins & Co., General Agents, oc10eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03

CHICAGO, August 2-Cattle-receipts since Satur-
day $3.50 head the market is active rull prices for
good grades; others dull and weak shipping rs a
Live Hogs-receipts not given; the market active
steady and firm, closing with pens empty saes range
at 90 "a 90 for inferior extra; bacon grades 70
q s.; heavy at 40 q 705; shipments $500 head.
Sheep-receipts head; the demand is fair; sales
common to CHOICE 8 5047
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
A CARD

To the public or those wanting Refrigerator. 1
have not time myself and do not employ agents to
run round and drum up Customers, but sells my
ii they will call at Howell q Morse's, 20 Market
Square, and see my Refrigerator in full operation
before buying, it will be to their advantage, as the
proof of the merits claim for it are all there and
speak for themselves.
my17sndtf j. r. MERRILL.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
MARRIED.

In Otisfeld. July 4, Fletcher Scribner and Miss
Jane Edwards.
In Biddetord, July 27, Rev. Charles E. Bisbee of
East Wilton and Miss Luetta ID. Needs OF Biddeford
In Springyale, July 25, Leroy A. Wentworth and
Miss Annie E. Wilson.
In Searsport, July 16, William M. Carver and Miss
Vena L.. Park.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
SPOKEN

July %. lat 46 03, lon 40 81, barque H S Jackson
from New York for Glasgow.
July o. lat 43 81 Ion 46 So, ship Success from New
for Antwerp.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
FUCKERS PRINTING HOUSE

The Book, Card and job Printing Business of the
late David Tucker, will be continued, heretofore,
at the Stand,
115 EXCHANGE STREET..
All orders, eithe personal or by mail will receive
prompt attention ur iy2id1ysn
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
CAUCUSES.
BPidCtOn,

The Republican voters of the town of Bridgton
are requested to meet at the Town Honse, SATUR-
DAY, August 7th, at o'clock p NJ, tor the pur.
pose Of nominating candidate for Representative to
the Legislature, and of choosing delegates to
attend the County Convention to be held in Portland,
August 10, 1875.
Per order, REP. TOWN COMMITTEE.
Bridgton, Me-, July 81, 1875. jy2isDdtd.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
Cane Elizabeth.

The Republican voters of the town of Cape Eliza
beth are requested to meet at the Town House
SATURDAY, August 7th at O'Clock T. NJ, for the
purpose of nominating candidate for Representa-
tive to the Legislature and of choosing six delegates
to attend the County Convention to be held in Port
land, August TO- 1875 --
Per order, REP TOWN COMMITTEE.
Cape Elizabeth, Me-, July 81, 1875. aug2sndtd
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-03
Windh ham.

The Republicans of Wiudham, are requested to
meet at the Town House, in said town, on SATUR-
DAY, the 7th instant, at o'clock P. NJ, for the
purpose Of choosing delegates to the County Conven-
tion to be held in Portland, Tuesday, August 10,
1875, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Per order of TOWN COMMITTEE.
Wndham, August 2, 1875. aug3dtd