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The Portland daily press., 1876-03-30
Sensational journalism.

The Boston Advertiser of Monday con-
tained a Washington special based on the
authority of the Chicago Times which stated
that evidence had been found duplicating
Gen. ingalls, while Quartermaster of the
Army of the Potomac with frauds whereby
the government was plundered of not less
than two millions. This startling report in
paper always so reliable produced no little
stir among its readers. Since that time we
have looked in vain for the confirmation or de-
nial of the report We have also looked in 9TH
er papers for a repetition of the sensation. In
no one of the leading New York journals is
there an intimation of the charges in the
Aduertiser special. In one paper it is as
serted that Gen. ingalls, had no hand in the
purchase Of certain kinds of feed in which it
had previously been asserted there was
some crookedness but in which none existed.
Beyond this not a word has been uttered. 1t
has not even been said by the Advertiser that
the Chicago Times is not newspaper but a
sensational scandal-gathering daily. The re-
suit of the whole affair is that Democratic
journals are publishing this borrowed scandal
as a reality, giving the most reliable paper in
New England as the authority for the false
hood or sensation.
On Wednesday morning the Boston Herald
headed Washington special with a quarter
of column of startling headings which
would give the general reader to believe that
Secretary Robson had been detected in COM
mtting the most flaming frauds and was
clearly guilty of the grossest acts of official
misdemeanor ever committed by a high Off
Ger of the government. The reader hurries
through the official dispatches which afford
the proofs of the alleged guilt, and finds moth
ing therein upon which to base the sensa-
tional head lines. If the dispatches show
anything, they show that Secretary Robson
was taking time to investigate the rumors
concerning the London firm and finally
acted upon the advice of the naval officer to
whose credit the money was to be placed.
The whole case appears in our telegraphic
columns. The Secretary shows that he has
lost no public funds and that the government
business has not been interrupted by his
action.
1t is true that yhe publication of such sem
sational dispatches helps to sell an edition of
paper and to give it the credit of being
smart at the expense of its reliability; but
what is the effect upon the public? They
may at first create a general feeling of public
dstrust TO be surely followed by a fatal un-
belief in any charge of corruption against
public officers. 1t will come about from these
sensational rumors that the crimes of Bel
knap will be classed with the mule story scam
dal started to ipjure Bristow. The public
journal, really in earnest to purify the public
service, cannot publish too much that is
true or expose too much that is false and cor.
rupt. When the rumors of sensation-seekers
are given as much credence as well established
facts, and the greatest sum is paid for the
most startling sensation, the interests of real
reform will suffer in the end
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-30

THE subcommittee of the House commit
tee on commerce have in their list of appro-
priations for river and harbor improvements
allowed to Maine $4,000, AN increase of $4,000
over estimates. The following are the items
Penobscot river $4,000, no reduction; Rich
mond Island $4,000, same as estimated ;
kennebunk river $4,000, same as estimated !;
dredging and excavatipg rock in Belfast har-
Dor $4,000, no estimate.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-30

SENATOR CAMERON in the course of the
debate on the English mission objected to
MIR. Dana because though he possessed edu
cation, an old name and long purse, he
lacked that "world wisdom' which is better
than all these. If the "world- wisdom'' is of
that kind which the Senator is reputed to
possess Mr.. Dana is to be congratulated.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-30
City of Portland.
IF BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN, l

IF BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,
March 6, 1876.
ORDERED, That the City Clerk give notice by
" publication in the daily papers printed in this
City required by law, to all parties interested in
Sidewalks constructed during the past year, that
this board at some time and place to be fixed in said
notice, will hear all parties interested in the
mens made for their proportion of the cost Of same,
and will thereatterwards proceed to establish the
assessments on said Sidewalks follows, viz:
On Thomas Street. east side, from Pine to Spring
Streets.
Pine Street, south side, between Emery and
Thomas Streets.
May Street, east side, between Danforth and
Spring Street.
Cumberland Street, south side, from Green to High
Streets.
Emery Street, east side, between Spruce and
Spring Streets
Green Street, west side, between Cumberland and
Portland Streets.
Smith Street. west side, between Cumberland and
Oxford Streets
Plum Street, east side.
Adams Street, south side.
Pearl Street, east side, near Laurel Street.
Lincoln, No. %.
Cross Street, east side near Middle Street.
Franklin Street, west side, between Fore and
Middle Streets.
Spring Street, south side corner May Street.
Congress Street, north side, Congress Place.
Portland Street, corner Brattle Street.
Brattle Street, east side.
Fore Street, Eastern Promenade, east side.
Washington Street, east side.
Read and passed.
Attest, III, L. ROBINSON Clerk
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-30

1T is funny spectacle that the House pre-
sents. The confederate colonies are begin
ming Investigations into the conduct OF the
war. They have started with the quarter
masters department, and are now endeaVor-
ing TO find out whether the horses of the
army of the Potomac were fed on full rations
grain or on mixed feed, and whether the
clothing of Union soldiers was properly cared
for or not. The rebels are anxious to punish
the union quartermasters for crippling the
union government during critical period of
the war.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-30

Mr.. BRIsTow is not minded to let any i'm
putations upon his integrity go unrebuked.
He denounces the Reeves statement as abso.
lutely false and askes that Reeves be brought
before the grand jury and required to tell all
he knows of the matter His request will be
complied with.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-30
CITY of PORTLAND.
ASSESSORS NOTICE

TTNHE Assessors of the City of Portland hereby
IL give notice to all persons liable to taxation in
said city, that they will be in session every secular
day from the first to The fifteenth day of April next,
inclusive, at their in City Hall, from ten to
twelve O'Clock in the forenoon, and from thee to five
o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of receiving
lists Of the polls and estates taxable in said city.
And all such persons are hereby notified to make
and bring to said Assessors true and perfect lists of
all their polls and Estates real and personal, held
by them guardian, executor administrator trustee
otherwise, on the first day of April 1876, and be
prepared to make oath to the truth of the same.
And when estates of persons deceased have been
divided during the past year, or have changed hands
from any cause, the executor, administrator or other
person interested is hereby warned to give notice of
such change; and in default of such notice will be
held under the law to pay the tax assessed although
such estate has been wholly distributed and paid
over.
And any person who neglects to comply with this
notice viii be doomed to a tax according to the laws
of the State and be barred of the right to make ap
picaton to the County Commissioners for any abate-
ment of his taxes unless he shows that he was
BILE to offer such lists within the time hereby ap-
pointed
DB In no case where the assessors have been put
to the dlsagreeable necessity of making doom will
the possession of Government bonds or deposits in
the Savings Banks be allowed as plea in mitigation
OF such DOOM.
S.B. HASKELL,
STEPHEN X. DYER.
Blank schedules will be furnished at the room
of the Assessors.
Portland March 25, 1876. ma25d3w
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PORTLAND THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 1876
THE PRESS.
MORNING, MARCH 80. ,7e

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
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-
nications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-30

IT seems that the Sultan has come TO the
conclusion that he was too generous in Offer
ing to pay his creditors one half of the inter
est due them. He finds it difficult to raise
the sum, and now thinks he shall pay moth
ing at all
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-30

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley T.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
innrnol
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-30
City of Portland.

CITY CLERKS OFFICE
March II, 1876 I
IN pursuance of the foregoing order, hereby give
l. notice that on MONDAY, the third day of April
next, at seven and half o'clock P. M at the
AldeImen's Room, in City Building, the Board of
Mayor and Aldermen will hear all parties interes-
ted in the Assessments above referred to, and will
thereafter establish the same.
Per order
u I. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
1td >
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-30
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

Is published every THURSDAY MORNING ct $3.50
year, if paid in advance at $500 year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch of space, the
length of column, constitutes Square
$3.50 per square daily first week rs cents per week
after; three insertions, or less, $1.00 continuing
every other day after first week, 80 cents.
Half square, three insertions or less 75 cents: one
week, $1.O0; SO cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one third additional
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs" and "AUCTIoN
SALES, $500 per square per week; three insertions
or less, S1.50.
Advertisements inserted in the "MArNE STATE
rhEssn (Which has large circulation in every part
OF the State for $1O0 per square for first insertion
ana % cents per square for subsequent insertion
Address all comm munica tions to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.
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CITY ADVERTISER ENTs
TO PRINTERS.

GEALED proposals for printing and binding the
ter, may be addressed to Chairman of Committee,
and left with the Auditor, previous to II O'Clock A.
M. Tuesday next April 4th. Contract and sample of
work required may be seen at the Auditors Office,
City Building.
PER ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
mh28d1w
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WOULD NOT BE WITHOUT
vEGETINE
FOR TEN TIMES ITS COST.

~ Inc n great benefit have received from the use of
sE1EIINE induces me to give my testimony in its
iavoT believe not only of great value for restor-
ing tne hath, but preventive of diseases peculiar to
the spring and summer seasons.
would not be without it for ten times its cost.
EDWARD TILDEN,
Attorney and General Agent of Massachusetts of the
Sraitsmen's Life Assurance Company, No. 40 Sears
Building, Boston, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-30
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepteO by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.,
AT 1o9 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND.

TERMS: Eight Dollars Year in advance. TO
man subscribers Seven Dollars Year if paid in adj
vance.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-30
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Booksellers and Stati0ners.
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Book Binders.

Book Binders.
VIM. A. QUINCY, Room N, Printers
Exchange, No. III Exchange ST.
SMALL a. sHACKFORD, No. 35 Plum
Street.
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-30

JOB WORK of every description meat
Iy executed at this Office
The Portland daily press., 1876-03-30

Carpenters and Builders.
WHITNEY & MEANS, Pearl Street, Op-
p0sife the Park.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-03-30
.BELKNAP.

When the Democratic committee Of
the House OF Representatives had got
enough testimony from the witness
Marsh to disgrace one of Grants Cabinet
officers, Clymer, the Chairman, hastened
to get Marsh his fees, and then run him
of TO Canada. He was the more anx-
ious to do this, as the investigation
showed that the great Democrat, Geo. II.
Pendleton,was ten times a greater scoun-
drel than Belknap. Then the howl was
raised that Grant has scared Marsh out
Of the country in order to save Belknap.
Then Grant sent a pardon in advance to
Marsh, and he is back in Washington
City, and has been testifying for several
days.
We desire that no guilty man should
escape. We have never tried to screen
Republican scoundrels. The files of our
paper will show that we never spared
the salary grab thieves, from Grant away
down to the meanest and most petty
member of Congress. And here we will
say, that we do not believe that Belknap
can be convicted, either in the impeach-
ment proceedings or in the criminal
courts. His great misfortune was, that
he was cursed with two proud, silly, reb-
el wives
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-03-30

Of oxen TO Ophir Iron Co, and some kind
Of arrangement was made by which Ed
wards was to get eight tons Of pig-iron,
and he sold the iron to Gray and Wash.
am, for thirty dollars per ton. for which
they gave the note upon which this suit
was brought. The iron was never de-
livered, and Gray and Washam set up
want Of consideration. Plaintiff claimed
that he had nothing to do with the de
livery Of the iron, but that Gray was to
look 10 Ophir for such delivery.
The Court held that plaintiff failed to
make out his case, and judgment was
rendered for defendants
state Of Ohio vs.. Thomas Eastcrling
This was an indictment for assault and
battery, and was the same difficulty for
which Mr. Easterlings brother was fined
and imprisoned. Plea guilty, and fine
/ of twenty dollars and costs assessed
Esselborn Brothers VS.. Malinda Scott
Judgment on warrant Of attorney foi
Sl4l. 26.
j.. Lloyd a Co. vs.. John NJ. Martin
Judgment revived for S29S a.
Benoni Rhoads vs.. Bundy A Cobb
Judgment Wy default for S2Gj -
Simpson Jones, Ex., vs.. James NJ
Mault. Judgment by default for SlI9 6j
David J.. Pickrel VS. Richard j. Nc
CURE. Order for sale Of mortgage,
premises. Amount found due, S67 S.
Farmers National Bank Of Portsmouth
VS.. James B. johnson. Judgment B.
default for sl2l II, with remittitur O
$40.
Jackson Building and Loan Associi
ton vs.. William Watson. Order Of sal
Of mOrtgaged premises. Amount foun
due, 1868 10
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Some time last year a man named Ben
nett shot aud badly wounded a man in
Ironton. He fled, and the renowned
Lew. Morgan has been on his track ever
since. He traced his man to Missouri
and there arrested him. On his way up
the river, some distance above Cincinna-
ii, Morgan Lay down to get little sleep,
and Bennett made his escape from the
boat, although. he was we'll ironed.
Some years ago this man Bennett was
sent to the Penitentiary from this county
for horse stealing.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-03-30

The repeal of the Resumption Act
would mean NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Com
mercial."
Would it2 Well, we don't care dog.
goned bit what IL would mean, IL ought
20 and must be repealedl-CCircleville
Democrat.
Then why does not your party repeal
itH You have q big majority in the
House of Representatives, and Congress
has been in session one-third Of year
and your party is no nearer repeal than
when Congress met. Don't you know
that your party is humbug, a cheat, q
swindla7
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-03-30
E. 5. NICHOLS.
Notary Public. Greene Cou
Lawsuits are very uncertain affairs. e.

Lawsuits are very uncertain affairs, es-
pecially in Ohio, where every greenhorn
who gets into the Legislature thinks he
was case in point in the Court Of Com
mon Pleas here last week. Anna T. Oil
vsr, married woman, and also a minor,
brought suit by her next friend, to re
cover an equitable interest in some lands.
She claimed that her father, in his life
time, had some $500 which went into the
purchase Of the lands, and that he said
it was for her, &c. The Court and some
half dozen of the oldest and ablest law
yers worried several hours over the case,
to know whether the statute required
the plaintiff to sue by q nsxt friend, and
whether the husband could be made
such next friend, or whether the hus-
band was a necessary party, and if So
which party2 Must he be made a plain
tiff, or a defendant As we gathered it.
the Court and lawyers could not tell
what the various Statutes meant, and SC
they agreed to let the case proceed, and
try to get at the merits. After n day
spent in examining witnesses, the Judge
informed the plaintiffs attorneys that
their petition did not make out a case
and they had Tor would) better quit
Then they got leave to amend, on pay
ment of costs. Then the attorney foi
one of the defendants said that the pro
posed amendment would make a new
case, and he would have to send for hi
client, who was IS miles away.
We left the Court at this point in tn
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-03-30

The outrages committed at the Sol
diers' Orphans Home by DR.. Jenner, the
man appointed by old Bill Allen, are
well known. After Jenner had to re.
sign, Allen appointed a man named
Kerr, who was not much of an improve
ment. Mr.. Holloway and Mr.. Dalzell,
members of the Legislature, made seri-
Gus charges against the present manage
ment. The Democrats stoutly denied
the charges, and demanded an investiga-
tion. Their request was granted, and
the committee was appointed, and start
ed to Xenia. The Democrats got scared,
and begged the Republican majority to
rescind the resolution, which was done.
Nessrs. Holloway and Dalzell protested,
and asked to have their protest entered
upon the records, which was refused, as
the:protest contained prof oof the truth
Of their charges. The following are the
afidavits:
As TO THE CHARGE OF CRUELTY
The State of Ohio, Greene county, ss.
Miss Matte J. Weeks, being duly sworn
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-03-30

less man. Affiant further states that
about the time of the election, last fall,
was at the city of Cincinnati in this
State; found this man Woods there in a
state of delirium tremens; said Woods
did not know where he was, or what he
was doing | saw his helpless condition.
put him on the train, paid his fair out of
my own pocket, and brought him home;
this was while he was employed at the
Home by Superintendent Kerr, as / am
informed, and further deponent saith
not
[Signedl E. 5. NICHOLS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
and in my presence, by the said Z. S.
Nichols, this 18th day of March, A. d.
1876.
III. INCLUSION,
Notary Public Greane Countv q
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oRDISAScE

10 punish ccrtain o1snsus thsfsin named.
ns It ordained ~ the Councii of the tncofpora.
ted Village % Iarkauu
HEcTfosl /. That u shall b. unlawful for any
person or prruonn % dlsturb ths good order and
quiet of the Village of laekaon, or 70 annoy
any of the cltiErnN thereof BY being intoni.
Gated. of by being drunken IN any of the
atrceta. aiigya. or other public plaoea within
the limits ~ said Incorporated Village.
HEc. 2 That every pernon onendina against
any of the provisions of this urdiuanca shall,
on conviction thereof bs nned IN any aum not
more than nny dollar, or be tmpftmousd In
the county jail - hard labor. not eMcwedlnE
thirty days. or both 81 the dinrrwtion 90 the
court. and pay THE custa uf prosecution
sac. q Al such prraoua Who shall REFUSE 90
neEiecf 10 pay the nns impueed on the rouNic.
tion Of any % ths provisions o. this ufdiuaucs
aud the cusia % prosecution. shall - tupfitou.
81 aud kept at hard labor on the streets 90 81.
les % the aid Village until at the rate q
cufy-nvu cents fur each days Labor. snrluaiNs
of Sundays. they shall have earned an amoun'
equai 10 such me aud ruatm-
hrr. a Thai an Ordinanre entitled ~An urdl
nance 10 Prohibit fnfonicn tinu." pan@@d %
Council. August =. iFa. Be and the same is here
Pssss.i in council March = Isls,
J.W, LAIRD. Mayor.
sAauHL sTEvEssos, clsrk.
1 1Mnrlf
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-03-30
CASTORIA.

Dr. Samuel Pitcher, OF Hynnnis, Mas, cxpc-
Timented IN his private practice Tor twenty
years TO produce combination that would
have the properties of Castor oil without IT,
unpleasant taste and gripping effect
His preparation was sent for, near aud FAR,
tili finally he gave Il the name Of Custoris, and
put u up for sale. IL n vcrY wonderful In its
effects, particularly with the disordercd stom-
achs and bowels of children. IL assimilates the
food, cures sour stomach and wind collie reZu-
lates the bowels, expeis worms, aud may b. re-
lied upon In Group.
As "A pleasant, effective. and perfectly safe ca
thartic remedy h Il superior 10 Castor Oil, Cor
dIals, and Syrups. 10 does not contain alrho-
hol, and Il adapted TO any age.
By regulating the stomach and bowels OF
cross and sickly children they become Eood-na-
tured and healthy. They can enjoy sleep and
mothers have rest. The CmstOria IN put up a.
the Laboratory Of J. B. Rose a Co, 81 ney ST.,
New York.
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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-03-30

Marsh. the witness in the Belknap
case, and who went TO Canada to prevent
being arrested, has returned, under the
assurance from Congress that he shall
not be molested.
We find the above in the Ohio State
Register. The editor is a member of the
Ohio Legislature, and ought to be an
honorable man; yet he knows that Con-
gress had nothing in the world to do
with the case of Marsh, but that it was
President Grant who brought him back,
by sending him pardon for his rascality.
The Editor Of the Register ought to he
ashamed of such petty partisan lying.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-03-30
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EONps, NOTES AND HECvHirtEA
T. Crabtrecs note. balancc............SI %
John T. Stewards note. balance..tl1b -
Three Deeds and one mortgage.
We. the undersigned, Auditor and
Treasurer Of jackson county. Ohio. do
hereby certify that the foregoing state
the condition Of the Treasury Of Jackson
county. Ohio. on the last business day Of
February, A. d. 1870. showing the exact
amount Of money In the Treasury be-
longing 10 each particular fund. together
with al notes and securities.
Given under our hands officially this
18th day OF March. A. D. 1870.
A. KiRKENDALL. Treasurer
THOS. w. PATTERSON, Auditor.