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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14
MIR. EVARTS' CENTENNIAL ORA
TlON.

THE following is the concluding portion
of the Grafton delivered by VIM. NJ. Ev-
arts at the Centennial Fourth of July Gel
ebration in Philadelphia:
We turn now from the survey of this
vast territory, which the closing century
has consolidated and confirmed as the am
pie home for a Nation, To exhibit the
greatness in numbers, the spirit, the char
acter, the port and mein of the people
that dwell in this secure habitatiOn. That
in these years our population has steadily
advanced, till il counts forty millions in
stead of three, bears witness, not to be
disparaged or gainssid, to the general con-
gruity OF our social and civil institutions
with the happiness and prosperity of man
But if we consider further the variety and
magnitude of foreign elements to which
we have been hospitable, and their ready
fusion with the earlier stocks, we have
new evidence of strength and vivid force
in our population which we may not re-
fuse to admire, The disposition and the
capacity thus shown give warrant of a
powerful society. "All nations" says
Lord Bacon, " that are liberal of natural
ization are fit for empire"
Wealth in. its mass, and still more in its
tenure and diffusion, is "A measure of the
condition of people which touches both
its energy and morality. Life has given
nothing valuable to a man without great
labor" This is as true now as when
Horace wrote it. The prodigious growth
of wealth in this country is not only,
therefore, "a signal mark of prosperity,
but proves industry, persistency, thrift, as
the habits of the people. Accumulation
of wealth, too, requires ard imparts secu-
"a 4
thus it is Il fair criterion of sobriety and
justice in people, certainly when the
laws and their execution rest wholly in
their hands. A careless observation of
the crimes and frauds which attack pros
perity, in the actual condition of our So
ciety, and the imperfection of our means
for their prevention and redress, leads
sometimes to an unfavorable comparison
between the present and the past, in this
country, as respects the probity of the
people. No doubt covetousness has not
ceased in the world, and thieves still
break through and steal But the better
test upon this point is the vast profusiOn
of our wealth and the infinite trust shown
by the manner in which il is invested. Ii
is not too much to say that in our .times,
and cOnspicuously in our country, a large
share of every mans property is in other
mems keeping and management, un-
watched and beyond personal control
This confidence of man in man is ever In,
creasing, measured by our practical con
duct, and refutes these disparagements OF
the general morality.
knowledge, intellectual activity, the
mastery of nature, the discipline of life
all that makes up the education of peo
ple-are developed and dih'used through
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14
Plucky New England Girls.

CAPTAIN McQUEsTIoN, of the tow boat
A. III. Glover, relates an instance of the
pluck of New England girls, which is
worthy of record. During the launch Of
the steam yacht Laura, at North Wey-
mouth, ON Tuesday last, hawser parted
between the yacht and the tug, and there
was imminent danger of the yacht being
blown on TO the opposite shore by the
strong wind then prevailing. The people
on both boats frantically shouted for a
boat TO take line TO the tug, which, Ow-
ing to the shoal water, could not approach
within 200 yards of the yacht. Notwith-
standing there were more than a score
of men rowing along the shore, they
seemed paralyzed by the unexpected ca
tastrophe, and not one volunteered. At
this critical moment skiff containing two
ladies, shot out from the shore, and, pass
ing under the stern of the yacht, one of
the ladies caught and held the hawser,
while the other, Miss Lizzie Cook, of
Quincy, pulled for the tug. Any one who
has pulled against heavy wind, towing a
heavy rope, will recognize the task the
ladies had undertaken. Each moment
the sinking rope was dragging heavier,
and the strength of the fair ROVER was de-
creasing the steamer backed toward the
skitf until she grounded; the result seemed
problematical the lady gained only inch
by inch, and just as il appeared certain
that she was exhausted and must give up
the struggle, the thousands of anxiously
watching eyes were relieved 30 see the
men ON the tug reach the skiffwith boat
hook and take the hawser ON board; the
tug steamed out into deep water and the
stanchest and handsOmest propeller yacht
ever built in Massachusetts, was floating in
her destined element.
1t is Capt. McQuestion's opinion that il
all of our ship Captains had the prompt
courage of Miss Cook the underwriters
would have fewer losses to settle.-B0stOh
Globe
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

forever and forever, our place is the sec
ular roll of criticism. Under this double
trust, then, from the past and for the
future, let us take heed to our ways, and,
while il is called to-day, resolve that Che
great heritage we have received shall be
handed down through the long line of the
advancing generations, the home of lib
erty, the abode of justice, the stronghold
of faith among men, (which holds the
moral elements of the world together, !"
and of faith in God, which binds that
world 10 His throne. = ~
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

The President has nominated Lieut..
Fred. Grant for promotion to a First
Lieutenancy in the Fourth Cavalry.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

GEN SANTA ANNA, ex-President of
Mexico, died recently at his residence in
the City of Mexico, aged eighty-four
years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

Gov HAYES, in recent letter, has for.
mally accepted the Republican nomina.
tion for President of the United States.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

THE steamer Lieut. Gen. Kroesen was
recently lost in the Straits of Sunda, and
230 persons were drowned.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

JACOB REHM, one of the principal mem
bers of the Chicago Whisky Ring, and
who was accepted by the Government
counsel as witness against his Cocoon
spirators, and therefor claimed and was
granted immunity from the severest
penalty of the law, has been sentenced to
six months imprisonment in the County
Jail and to pay a fine of $4,000.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

IT is estimated that about a million dol
lars worth of property was destroyed and
fifty lives were lost by the recent storm in
Iowa.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

AT Newburg, N. Y, few nights ago
Eliza Armour, aged fOrty-nine years, to
cure rheumatism, wrapped herself in gar.
ments saturated with kerosene, which took
fire, and she was burned to death. HeI
daughter in trying to save Mrs. Armour:
life, was also fatally burned.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

CoNqREssMAN EDWARD Y. PARSONS, of
Kentucky, died suddenly, in Washington,
few days ago, of brain affection.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

The Postoffice Appropriation bill, as
passed by Congress, contains section re-
lating TO third-class matter which provides
that transient papers, magazines, books
and all printed matter, with the exception
of circulars unsealed, will be restored to
the former rate of one cent for every
two ounces, while merchandise and un-
sealed circulars will remain at the former
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

THE Republican National Committee
has organized by electing Hon. q. Chand-
Ter Chairman, and II. c. Mccormick Sec
retary.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

IT is reported by the United States Con-
sui at San Domingo, that an insult was re-
Gently offered the United States flag at that
port, by troops of the Haytien Govern
ment, who forcibly took passenger, un.
der the protection of such flag, from the
steamer Tybee
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

THE Supreme Court of Illinois has af-
firmed the verdict of the lower court in
the Early libel case against Storey, Of the
Chicago Times, in which the Circuit Court
of Cook County had found the defendant
guilty and assessed the damages at $15,-
nnn
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

The Louisiana Republican State Con-
vention, at its recent session, nominated a
full State ticket, headed by S. B. Packard
for Governor and G. G. Antoine for Lieu
tenant Governor. Gov. Kellogg was put
at the head of the Electoral ticket, and his
administration was endorsed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

SENTENCES have been pronounced
against the Milwaukee whisky conspira-
tors, the penalties inflicted ranging from
one day to six months imprisonment and
from 5000 TO 81 900 in fines
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

FIFTY-Two houses in the village of
Elgg, Switzerland, were burned on the
9th. Several persons are reported to have
perished in the flames.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

A FEW days ago, in Switzerland, two
passenger railway trains collided between
Berne and Lausanne. Both engines and
number of coaches were demolished,
ten persons were killed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

June number of the FOrtaightty ReViep.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

FATHER JOHN DIXON, the first white
settler in the Rock River Qn) Valley,
died few days ago, at his residence in
Dixon, ILL., He was ninety-two years old.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

AN explosion of fire-damp occurred at a
colliery near st. Arold, France, on the
Sth, which caused the death of forty five
persons and serious injury to forty
Others
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

IT is said Gen. Custer's body was not
mutilated when found, although the 9th
ers were. He lay as though asleep, his
face calm with smile upon his lips.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

citizen OF New Jersey,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14

A PRIVATE letter recently received In
Washington from Rock Bridge, Alum
Springs, says Speaker Kerr was improv-
ing decidedly, and was then quite hopeful
of recovery.
Ellsworth American., 1876-06-22

COVERING MANURE.-By a series OF
thorough experiments it has been demon
strated that to obtain the greatest benefit
to crops the first year. manure should net
be boried but about two inches deep; i,
therefore follows, that when 1t is spread
in the usual manner and plowed under,
much of it is covered too deep, and some
of its virtue is lost; but the second crop
will derive some benefit from it. Another
way too lose large portion of the ammo
mia of manure is to spread it upon land,
and leave it for days. and In SEINE cases
for weeks. before it is ploughed under. II
farmer were see to scatter greenbacks
over his field on some windy day, it would
appear that his head was quite as .level"
as if he should allow the son and wind to
draw out half or thrse-faurths Of the fer
tIllty of his manure before he plowed it un-
der the ground.
Ellsworth American., 1876-06-22
Caa..A caans.rs

The following sensible advice is given
Us by correspondent in the Country Cen
tlensGH
Il pass some houses in every town
whose windows might as well be sealed in
with the walls for any purpose they have
but TO let in the light. They are never
opened, Summer or wiuter. In winter il
IS too cold; in the summer the flies stray
IN, or, If they are not netted, the dust Sits
through the nets. Now, can tell per
son who inhabts such chambers when |
pass him in the street-there is such a
smell about his clothing. always wish
for sniff of clogne, or hartshorn, or burnt
feathers, or something OF the sort, to take
the taste out \ house that is never aired
has every nook and corner filled with stale
odors of cooked meats, boiled vegetables,
especially cabbage and onions, which. as
the weeks go bo, literally reek in their
hiding places.
Who has not wished sometimes TO hang
new servants clothing out OF doors some
Hlght until it should be thoroughly aired !.
But have seen the fine ladies come sweep
ing into church with their velvets aud
silks gave unmistakable evidence of hav-
ing been housed in just such shut-up cham
oers. Oh, what a tale that order OF pork
and cabbage tells about the lady's style of
housekeeping. The very garments Of the
children tell the same story OF uncleanli-
ness. Ii is bad 10 have unwashed clothes,
but there may be an excuse for it, But
what excuse can there be TOR unaired ones
when air is SO cheap aud free? There is
death in such usairsd chambers. Better .
swarm of flies or a cloud OF dust, better
frost and snow ia a room, than these iutol-
erable smells. Dear girls, the first thing
in the morning, when you are ready 10 go
down stairs, throw open your windows,
take apart the clothing of your beds. and
let the air blow through it as hard a. it
will. There is health and wealth in such
policy. II helps 70 make your eyes
sparkle and to make your cheeks glow,
aud TO make others love your presence.
Girls who live in those close, shut-up
rooms, can only be tolerated at the best in
any circle"
Ellsworth American., 1876-06-22
pOstrp.
as s.scki.s Basket.

Costly thron'd in her cushioned chair,
A mother reclined from toll and care.
LNccpt the darnlng OF a stocking,
And her chairs perpetual rocking.
! thought had somewhere seen il stVlel
he pague OF life, such ba-ket piled
W m tIresomc, everlasting stitching,
Win work 80 very unbewitching,
And - she broke the thread asunder,
weaving in and out. over and under.
| wished the rents in human life
Could be mended with a LITTLE strife.
She took in her hand tiny thing.
Al striped with q white aud scarlet ring,
And smiled as she thought of the silken hair
And laughing eyes of her darling fair;
~ the rosy lips and dainty hands.
He pleading cries and the loud demands.
>he sighed as she thought OF the world tmiried
Md up and down her needle piled.
>he knew 1t said. oh, blessed are such,
And strokd her work with a tender touch.
softly folded and laid it away,
A. The little feet liz slumber lay.
SUI on the next a tesr-lrop fingers;
ns mother wrought with trembling fingers,
And sadly bowed with an anxious face
Appealing on High for strength and grace
/" guide the steps OF her wsywari son.
- bie>. and protect her erring one,
Nor suffer the wand'ring feet TO roam
Forth from the love OF his early home;
! o shield him from the glittering net
! Dee ieinpter with costly Jewels bad set;
To save him from the sparkling bowl,
And ali the dangers that scar the soul
=, on the third her looks were bent,
The iacs wore 4 smile Of sweet content
tHr the fair-haired girl whose gentle WAYS
Were cNtoied by all with voice OF praise:
For her the sunshine ever glowed.
Aud from her lips rare music flowed;
W ijh graceful carriage aud modest mein,
Size moved through fife like fairy queen.
The mother said with a iervent PRAYER.
MAY Heaven shield her from harm and care.
From crI. want. and the stines that smart.
From the bruises of b.ighted heart.
The next were for those whose feet had trod
For many summers the earths green sod.
An the storms Of many winters felt,
In I'y> had smiled, and in sorrows knet,
- cloud 80 dark, but The climmerlng hue
.. The sunrise ever struggled through;
~ gloom 20 deep. faith could not brighten;
toll - hard. love couh not tighten.
The last for one who was passing down
T. her harrow home with q silver crown
81 wondrVu> iu>tre. that seemed to she'd
\ Light of glory around her head.
Peacefully .jukIng to the Que; rest
Awaiting those OF the truly blest:
/ r her -le plead the right 10 share
4. tender aid aud wAtchtul care.
All ihus the siEkngs al were msn,lcd;
i'i each stitch thought was blended:
" cy'ry thread for future wear.
i If wc4t lnE in Of = silent PRAYER.
Ellsworth American., 1876-06-22

GOOD ADVICE ABOUT kERosENE.-Coal
oil will not explode on very slight provoca-
ton. The trouble is not in the oil itself,
but in the gas which rises from it. and the
ills dangerous or safe in proportion to the
amount of gas it gives of. There is ''fire-
test standard for determining the relative
safety of illuminating oils offered in the
market and everything under ITO deg. fire
test is considered unsafe Three simple
rules. if faithfully observed, will make
coal oil as safe as gas. Buy from a mer-
chant whom you can depend on for having
the oil he sells properly tested, keep the oil
in your lamp above the middle of the cham
Der, and be sure that the wick fills all the
channel designed for it. Then you can carry
the lamp around the house, blow down the
chimney or anything else you please with
it, your only remaining chance of becom-
ing martyr to kerosene is TO attempt to
.'help" the kitchen fire with it. That sell
dom fails-Boston Post.
Ellsworth American., 1876-06-22
CENTENNIAL
MEMORIAL MEDALS.

Struck IN solid Aibata Plate equal in appearance
wear and color, to
SOLID SILVER OR GOLD,
presenting variety OF beautiful DESIGNS IN RE-
uEF.
These Medals are larger than q Silver Trade
dollar. being ISIS inch in diameter, handsomely
put up and sell readily AT sight
The m0ss va10Able 1O0Ven ond Ne.
neatos ever tssaea.
GOOD AGENTS WANTED in every City ami
Town in the U. $. and Canada, to whom ex-
elusive territory will be given, if desired.
RETAIL PRICES.-For the AIbata Silver, 50
cts. Gilt. 81, in fancy box. Usual discount to the
Trade.
A complete outfit OF magnificent samples for
agents. in satin velvet-lined morocco case con.
tanning six Medals. different designs, one gilt,
suitable for Jewellers. show windows. etc sent on
receipt Of draf or Post ooace Order for -. will
ship Express L. D. ID.
Descriptive Circular Price List and one sample
sent upon receipt of50 cts immense profits. Sells
At sight. Correspondence solicited. Information
free. Extensive aelds for enterprise. Address
all communications,
U. s. MEDALLION co. sl2 Broadway.
p. o. Box $40. 6mosl0 New York.
Ellsworth American., 1876-06-22

A farmer who has tried it says he has
driven thousands of caterpillars from ap-
rle trees in less than thirty hours, by plug
ging sulphur in the body, and supposed it
was by tainting the sap and making the
leaves distasteful. This pest is fast max
ing its appearance.
~fsaFTRsef EfS8l ttt 4fiE 1854 -
Ellsworth American., 1876-06-22
Pauper Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that ample pro vision
~ has been made by the 0yerseers of the Poor
Of the City of Ellsworth, for the support Of the
Poor Of said city all persons are nesi6ed that
supplies furnished or credit given, to any ipauper
win not be paid. without authority from said over.
seere.
wM- b. MITCHELL. OF
CALVIN =. JoY. Poor
Ellsworth, June 5th, ls7O. 2}tf
Ellsworth American., 1876-06-22

Keep your hoes. shOvels and forks
clean and bright. 1t is much easier to
work with brightly polished tool than
with an old rusty one.
Ellsworth American., 1876-06-22
MORTGAGE BLANKS,

The best and most approUed mort
sage Blanks ever printed in this Cos1n-
ty, are nOss for sale at the
AmsrisaH Office.
Ellsworth American., 1876-06-22

AT court OF Probate holden at Bucksport within
and for the County OF Hancock, on the 81 We q
nesday Of May A. ID. ls15.
JNILLIAA BABBAGE I'd, Executor of the will
w oi william Babbage, late of Deer Isle in
said Coanty deceased-havng presented his ID
count for settlement upon said estate Tor Probate.
ORDERED THAT the SAID Executor give no
tice thereof TO all persons interested. by causing
a copy OF this Order 10 be Published three weeks
successfully in the Ellsworth American printed
in Ellsworth, that they may appear at = Probate
Court, to be holden at Bluehin on the st We'd
nesday of July next, at oten Of the clock in the
forenoon. and show cause, If any they have, why
the should not be allowed.
3w34 PARKER TUCK. J Judge.
a true Copy-Atiest: CHAs. +. DoRR, Register.
Ellsworth American., 1876-06-22
50 CENTS FREE.

Will ssnd, POSTPAID FREE, 70 each new sab
scriber Of The NEW YORK AGENTS MONTHLY. q
magnificent CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL MEDAL lin
fancy box } struck In Albata Plate Silver, larger
than silver trade dollar, SIS inch In diameter
Price 80 cent? each. The AGENTS MONTHLY is .
handsome. SPICY. 10 page paper. Subscription
price x cents ysar. Send Is cents. and you vii J
receive the A0kSrS MONTHLY for one year, poet
paid, an ! the above Medal grats.
Address. PIuTou HU1LISHIMG CO.,
6m0sle l70 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
Ellsworth American., 1876-06-22
Fish Market.

WE shall open our Market June 10 1875, shall be
w pleased 70 furaish all old custi mers, and as
many new ones - will give us . csll AL orders
pre9pely AlIed.
". 3. HOD0KIHs. Z CO.
Bar Harbor, Aav leeA ,.leO. 3otf
Ellsworth American., 1876-06-22
fepal aotifts. 3
state of Maine.

:. J. CoURr-PExoBscor Co. April ..sh, ls.G.
EnES srUBBs \ Al.
BTCksFoET SAVINGS BANK.
/ IL hereby ordered that the comm les soner- Ap-
i pointed in the above entitled cause. meet Ia
BucE sport in The banking room Of said bank on
every "a turdly in May June, and July next. At 10
O'Clock A. NJ. for the purpose Of receiving and
deciding upon all claims gainst said Institution.
and u Is hereby further ordered. that said com
sisslOners .hall give notice OF the time and place
Of aid meetings by publishing atte.tsd cspy
OF thi. order in the Bangor weekly Courier, and
the Eils q orth American, ,ihrou.hou SAID months
OF May, june aud July.
JOHN APPLETON, {. J. :. &c
A true eopy-Attesi:-E G. BRErr, Clerk.
The undersigned commissloners appointed by
the cOnrt hereby give notice, that they Will be in
session in accordance with the above order al The
banking room OF the BuckspoTt Savings Bank at
10 o'clock A. ". Every Saturday, in the months
Of MAt, June and July next. 10 receive and decade
upon all claims against said institution.
-. l.. CUNsISGHAN.
5mo.ls ISAAC PARTRIDGE.
Ellsworth American., 1876-06-22
For restoring Gray Hair 10
its natural Vitality and Color,

A dressing d
which is at once 3
a 6 re g Bile.
healthy, and ef,
fectual for pre-
S serving the
hair. Faded or
gray hairHsoon
restored to Il,
original color