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The Portland daily press., 1876-04-14
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JANUARY 2, 1870.
H. R. STEVENS, Esq:
Dear Sir: When about six months old was vac
clnated. The parties who where vaccinated from
the same virus dieu from the humOr. The humor
spread over me to such an extent that was rolled
The disease finally settled in my head. 1 remained
in this condition about twenty years. troubled all
the time with sores breaking in my head and dis
charging corruption from my At this time a
small kernel appeared on my neck, gradually in
creaslng In size until tumOr formed of such i'm
mense SIZE could see it by turning my eyes down.
ward All this time was taking various remedies
for my blood without any substantial benefit.
then went to a prominent physician in Boston,
who, duFng his treatment of six months, lanced the
tumor eight times, which cost nearly $500. This
diminishing the size of the tumor, and in sicky
feeble condition L consulted another physician in
Natck, who, after considerable time, succeeded in
healing the sore without reducing the size At this
point commenced to use VEGETINE, through the
earnest persuasion of friend. After had taken
this medicine about one week experienced wonder
full sensations My whole body seemed to be under
going radical change, until finally, the tumor broke
and discharged frightful quantities. From this time
it decreased in size until the bunch disappeared but
my neck still bears the ugly scars of the sore and
lance. am now healthy and strong and able to
work every day.
will also mention that have been an acute suf-
ferer from inflammatory rheumatism ever since can
remember until commencing the use of VEGETINE,
when almost Immediately all rheumatic pains ceased
fitting other suffering humanity, and you will confer
a favor by giving it as much publicity as thought
proper Very gratefully,
o. M SAVEIS Ashland Mass
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IT is Mr.. Charles II. Smith of New Hamp-
shire, journal clerk of the House, who is now
called to account. He is the successor OF
Mr.. Barclay, the veteran parliamentarian
whom the Democrats provoked to resigna-
tion. When appointed he took oath that he
was not and wo uld not be interested in any
claim or measure before Congress Now a
circular is brought to light, signed by him,
which has been sent out by thousands
throughout the country to soldiers. in which
he sets forth that there is a bounty bill now
before the House which will bring sum Of
money to every soldier, and he offers TO se-
cure the passage of this bill and collect claims
under it for twenty per cent. of their value.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-14

A DIsGRAcEFUL piece of jobbery has come
to light regarding the pay of witnesses sum-
moned before the investigating committees at
Washington. There is no money to pay
these witnesses, and the House negects to
appropriate the proper amount, issuing in
place certificates of indebtedness. Now the
honest Democrats are buying up these certifi-
Gates at forty cents on the dollar. As soon
as they are all bought up the House will of
course appropriate money enough to pay
them, and the Democrats will make good
thing.
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THE English people are still grumbling
greatly over the royal titles bill, and talking
once more Of the uselessness and expense of
royalty. Even the Times feels moved to re-
mark that the government goes along just as
well, though the Queen, the heir and all his
brothers are out of the kingdom, and there is
no regency act, and no lords justices are ap-
pointed to take charge of things during the
interregnum. Still all this talk signifies moth
sng, for the Englishman is as loyal as ever,
and is only determined that his constitution
al right to growl shall not fall into abeyance
through disuse.
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PROPOSALS. FOR FRESH BEEF

OFFToE a. 9. s., Fort PREBLE, Me-, April 10, '76.
GEALED PROPOSALS, in duplicate will be re-
the 18th day of May, 1876, at which time and place
they will be opened in presence of bidders, for
furnishing the Fresh Beef required by the Sub
sstence Department, U. S. Army, at this station
during the twelve months commencing July 1, 1876,
tor issue to troops and for choice cuts for sales
officers.
The bids for issues to troops and sales to officers
will be made separately, as proposals may be ac
sales to officers separately the without the other
The Government reserves the right to reject any
or all proposals.
Further information furnished on application to
CLERMONT L. BEST, JR.,
ap13dtd LIST 1t. LIST Art, A. G. S.
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edge of men and affairs and ambition to make
a brilliant Administration are the best assur-
ances of the accomplishment by him of all
practicable reforms in the public SERVICE"

THE Argus of Wednesday gives its readers
to understand that in two appropriation bills
the Democratic House will save the treasury
seventeen millions. To make good its state
ment that remarkable journal compares the
appropriations made with the estimates of the
departments! But the funniest thing about
the matter is that one of these appropriation
bills. where half this saving is to be made, has
not been passed.! Now let us see how eco
nomical the Democratic House is compared
with the last Republican House:
lszt-Riyer and harbOr appropriation GOO
1876 i" " 5s72,s5O
The two first appropriations were made by
House in which the Republicans had ma
jority. In 1874 the Republicans appropriated
1854, $50 less than the present Democratic
House, and in 1875 $4,000 more, while the
average of the appropriation of the Republi-
can House for this purpose for its last two
years was 1929, $50 less than the appropria-
tlon of the first year Of the economical Dem
ocratic House! The Boston Herald, which
is very hostile to the Republicans, thus com
ments upon the Democratic economy of the
Argus:
The river and harbor bill always shows the highest
development of ogrolling propensities in Congress.
There was no change from the usual custom this
year on account of the economical Democrats being
in power 1t was a regular grab game, over five
millions being appropriated OF this amount Mchi-
gan gets S52500O; West Virginia. home of the chair
man of the committee, $495, 900; New York. $4s2,
900; Tennessee. $f45 00o Texas, 1882 800; Wiscon-
sin, $390,500; and Iowa. $275,OOO Nearly every
State got something. Sam Randall, who got COM
paratively small amount for Pennsyivapis, says it
was a $3,000,000 steal. This is internal improve
ments with a vengeance. What would the Demo-
Gratis of the last generation say to spending five mil
lions, and in these hard times in such reckless way?
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THE opinion that it is in the power of Con-
gress TO count the purchase of any portion Of
the debt of the United States, interest bearing
or non-interest bearing, as contribution of
so much to the sinking fund and fulfilment
of the obligation to cancel one per cent. of
the debt within each fiscal year appears to be
a correct one. Congress has endorsed it in
the passage of the silver bill, and has thus
pointed out the way to safe and easy con-
traction and comparatively inexpensive
method of resumption.
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STATE OF MAINE.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
A p ROCL A M Alto

Following the established usage, hereby appoint,
by and with the advice and consent of the Executive
Council,
Thursday, the Twentieth Day of April
Next,
as day of PUBLIC HUMILIATION, Fasting AND
PRAYER; and earnestly recommend that the day
be observed in manner befitting. the solemn pur-
pose for which it is set apart-the strengthening of
our allegiance to Him in whose hands are the welfare
of men and the permanence of states.
Given at the Council Chamber, at Augusta, this
thirty-frst day of March, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy
six, and of the independence of the United
States of America. the one hundredth.
SELDEN CONNOR.
By the Governor.
S. u. CHADBoURNE, Secretary of State.
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The Senate apparently entertains the same
lack of confidence in Gen. Babcock which
has been exhibited by the House. The House
some time ago provided that none of the
money in the appropriations made should
pass through his hands. The Senate has
now passed the bill for improving the grounds
around the capitol, aid retained the House
provision.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-14
Political News.

Iowa has Presidential candidate in the
person of Gov. Kirkwood.
Editor Fulton OF the Baltimore american,
says that the Maryland Republicans are al
most unanimous for Blaine and Bristow.
The Cincinnati Enquirer (greenback Or
GAM wants Judge David Davis as the Demo-
cratic Presidential candidate.
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THE Democrats have overreached them
selves in this investigation business. They
set out to prove that Republican politicians
were corrupt, and they have only succeeded
in producing an uncomfortable suspicion in
the minds of the people that all politicians
are corrupt. Men cannot be brought to be-
lieve that the Democratic leaders are any
purer than the Republican, and they know
them to be bigoted and reactionary. Because
Schenck has dealt in stocks people have no
idea that the character of the English mis-
sion would be improved by the appointment
of Pendleton. Because Belknap took large
bribes it does not follow that Robbins. who
took small ones, would make a better Sec
rotary
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EVEN Mr., Randall says that the river and
harbor bill might have been reduced sS,OOO,-
900 with benefit to the country. The great
er portion of it goes to the West and South,
the Eastern coast having small allowance.
Massachusetts, for example, with its great
coast, obtains only $4,000, while West vir-
ginia with no coast at all gets S495, ZOO,
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NOTICE 10 CONTRACTORS.
Proposals for Furnishing the City @
Boston with Beach Gravel.

GEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the
y office of the Superintendent of Streets, City
Hall, Boston, until FRIDAY, April IA, 1876, twelve
quired by the Paving Department during the year
1876. The gravel must be the best seawashed gravel
free from stones and earth, 10 be delivered in such
in the City of Boston, as may be designated from
time to time by the Superintendent of Streets
The successful bidder soiU be required to giUe
bonds Uith sureties satisfactory to the Committee
Pairing, for the faithful performance of the contract
The right is reserved to reject any all proposals
Proposals to state the price per ton, including in
specoIs' fees; to be Endorsed proposals for Beach
Gravel and addressed to the
- CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE ON PAVING.
n,n9
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Al the edges to be sharp and straight, forming
right angles at their intersection both horizontdl
and 0erticGlly. The faces to be straight split and
free ffons bunches or depressions. Each and
eve,y block to be equal both as regards quality and
finish to the sample exhibition in the office of the
pect satisfactory to the Committee on PoUing and
the Superintendent of Streets.
Proposals to state the price per thousand blocks
delivered on such wharves in the City of Boston
may be designated from time to time by the Superin-
tendent of Streets. Also the number of blocks
which the proposer will deliver per month from the
first day of May to the first day of November.
separate proposal aciU be receiUeG for blocks de-
Ivered Uhen required on streets in Rorbury, Dor
chester and Vest Ro1bury.
sample of the blocks must accompany the pro-
poSat.
The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish
bonds with suretes satisfactory to the Committee
Paving for the faithful performance of the contract
Proposals to be indorsed proposals for Paving
Blocks,'' and addressed to the
CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE ON PAVING.
ap3 dit
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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 a favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent
iour
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-14
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL IA. 1873

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The and address of the writer are in
all Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty oi good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reservf Jmmu-
nications that are not used.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
The Medicine that Cures
is
vEGETINE.

IaKlDg into consideration the character of its
vouchers, the history of its cures and the Immense
increasing demand, VEGErTNE may be fairly en-
titled tne leading medicine of the age.
Eor scrotula in the blood VEGETINE is an in
tallible remedy, and no person need suffer from
humors ulcers, and all diseases arising from impure
blood, II FEGETINE is used according to directions.
Ihere Is not q case of scrofula in existence that
VEGFTINE will not cure, provided, however, the
vial functions have not lost their of action
VEGETINE is pleasant to the TASTE mild in its in
fuence, and absolute in its action disease as the
following unquestionable evidence will show
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What is Vegetine Z?

1t is a compound extracted from barks, roots and
herbs. 1t is natures remedy. 1t is perfectly harm
less from any bad effect upon the system. 1t is
ishng and strengthening. 1t acts directly upon the
blood. 1t quiets the nervous system 1t gives you
our aged fathers and mothers, for it gives them
strength quiets their nerves. and gives them natures
person. It is the great Blood Purifier. It's sooth-
ing remedy for our children. 1t has relieved and
cured thousands. 1t is very pleasant to take; every
child likes it. 1t relieves and all diseases orig
mating from impure blood. Try the VEGETINE.
Give it fair trial for your complaints; then you will
say to your friend neghbor and acquaintance, 'Try
it; it has cured me.''
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-14

THERE is a serious disagreement between
the people and the Democratic party. The
people hold that the object of investigation is
to purify the government. The Democratic
party holds that the object is to besmirch
prominent Republicans. The people want
good men to administer affairs. The Demo-
cratic party wants to prove that Republicans
are bad mel, and that therefore the gover-
ment should be handed over to Democrats.
The people are concerned as to the charac-
tiers of these Democratic applicants. The
Democratic party knowing their characters
does not care to describe them, and contents
itself with asserting that Republicans. are cor
rupt. The people wish to know the policy of
the party applying for favor. The Democrat
ic party has no policy that it Care proclaim.
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EDUCATIONAL.
FRENCH LESSONS
LITER RATURE.

NEME. n. X. uAsSE, formerly of Boston,
VN1 late of Philadelphia and New Jersey, pro-
poses to establish permanent French Institute in
Portland. She will commence her Spring term April
18th, 1876
The course will consist of private French lessons
and classes for any who wishes to study the lam
guage. She will form classes for advanced pupils
who desire only to converse.
She intends also to have matinees for Ladies, con-
sistng of readings from the best French Authors and
Dramatists, and the conversation will be only in
French. The same lessons will he given twice week
in the evening for Ladies and Gentlemen. She will
commence these evening lessons early in September.
Nine. will be assisted by Prof. Masse.
In the early part of June Madame expects an Ar
tist who has been connected with her Institute in
Philadelphia. This Lady is member of the Acad-
emy of the Fine Arts in that city. She gives lessons
in Drawing in all its branches, Oil Painting, Pastel.
Her Speciality during the summer will be Water
Color from nature.
For further information please call at No 16 Free
street. Nine. will be at her rooms from Ii A, M.
til P. M. and every evening.
Nine. Masse is permitted to refer to the following
gentlemen:
Rt Rey. Bishop James A. Healy, d. D.
Rt. Rev. Bishop H A. Neely, d. ID.
Rev Thomas Hill. ID. D.. l. D.
Rt. Rev. Bishop W. B. Stevens D. D., of Phadel-
phIa
Ion. Charles F. Libby, County Attorney.
Hon. Henry j. Murray, British Consul.
Ephraim Hunt, LII. D., Superintendent of Public
Schools of Portland.
Richard II. Dana, ESQ.,, of Boston.
George 3, Emerson, Esq, Of Boston. apr8tf
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THE comments on tine Turkish question
made by semi-oficial Russian journal in
st. Petersburg indicate that all attempts at
foreign intervention in Turkey which seem
to iDjure the cause of the insurgents will
meet with energetic opposition on the part
of Russia. The article in question exhibits
profound distrust of both Austria and Ger
many, and distinctly states that though the
interests of Russia require the maintenance
of peace she cannot abandon the protector
ship of the Turkish Christians for the sake
of any alliance, however elevated, or any
friendship however. intimate, and that she
must take the initiative hitherto left to Aus
tria, But Austria appears determined not
to be left in the background. She has per-
mitted the Sclavic bands from Dalmatia TO
cross the line and take possession of all
Turkish Croatia, and she will doubtless claim
credit for this indirect aid to the insurgents.
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS

Is published every THURSDAY MORNING st $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. IS cents per week
after three insertions, OF less, $100; continuing
every other day after first week, 80 cents.
Half square, three insertions or less IS cents; one
week. $lO0; 80 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one third additional.
Under head of "AMUSEMENTs'' and "AUCTIoN
or less, S1.50.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PREss (Which has large circulation in every part
OF the State) for $100 per square tor first insertion
and 80 cents per square for each subsequent insertion
Address all communica tions to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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Pasture
NNTiCP.

DERSONS recurring work done please apply to
L "Home'' OF W. C. A., No. 16 Spring St., plain
and family sewing dress-making, copying, embroid-
erng and fancY-work in woods, 81 &c. Gc29ts
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PROPOSALS.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

PfOpOs8Is for Furnishimg the City of
Boston with Granite Paving Blocks.
y Office of the Superintendent of Streets, City
Hall, Boston, until FRIDAY, April 14th, 1876,
twelve O'Clock NJ for supplying the City of Boston
with Granite Paving Blocks during the year 1876.
The blocks to be equal in quality to the best Cape
Ann Quincy Granite, and of the following dimen-
sions:
Width 3 1.2 to inches.
length 6 to iucIes.
Depth 1-2 10 inches
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepte0 by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.,

AT lO9 EXCHANGE ST., PoKTLANp'
TERMS Eight Dollars Year in advance TO
mail subscribers Seven Dollars Year If PAID IN ad-
vance.
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6 iAn a. nNLE sIal KS Manual.-A practical guide
penters, forms Of contracts, specidcatons. plans,
&c. illustrated, 90 cts. FAINTERS, Manual
House aud sign pain ing granting, vanishing. moi
ishing, kalsomining, papering, lettering stainina
gliding, &C., so cts. Book of Alphabets, 80. Scrolls
Soap-maker 25 Taxdermist, so Hunter and nd
Trapper's Guide, 90 Dog Training, %. Of booksel
lers or by mail. JESSE .HANEY & CO.. 119 Nassau
ST., Y. apr5d3m
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EO WHITE AND TINTED B BRHSTOL
w CARD, with name, 2Oc. or so Snow
Flake Ma Dle Da1nask Rep, Plaid and Scotch gran
lite, doc. Address, VIM. Fl. WEEKS, "a Lisbon
Street, Lewiston. please state what paper you saw
this in. an3d2wstf
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Carpenters and Builders.
wRETN EY & MEANS, Pearl sfrec4, op-
uOsste the Park.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY,
Booksellers and Stati0ners.
WI e. EOCfs. No. 9l Middle Street.

Book Binders.
wHF. A. QUINCY. Room II, Printers
Exchange, No. III Exchange 81.
SMALL & sHACKFORD, No. 3J Plum
Street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-06
A Libel on HAr y mcIuIIen.

THE STORY EXPLICITLY REFUTED AND DIS
POSED OF.
AT meeting at Stanton, one evening last
week, the Democratic orators were fruitful
OF false charges against Republican candi-
dates. One of them was brought forth by
the editor of the Morning Herald to the eff.
feet that Henry II. McMullen, while serving
as an officer of the U. s. Internal Revenue,
collected taxes, illegally, of farmers attend
ing Wilmington market, and was forced to
return it TO some of them, though "he
never returned the money he collected from
Democratic farmers"
Any one who knows McMullen-and most
of the people of this county do, directly or
by repute-knows that this could not be
true. It is totally untrue. McMullen never
was Collector, at all. He never collected
a cent of tax from the farmers. He was an
assistant assessor for while, under Gene
raj Woodall, but it was no part of his busi-
ness to collect. Mr.. O'Byrne, and his news
paper, and the Gdzette, whic I, we believe,
repeated the story, have done him great
injustice, though probably not any injury
for the simple reason that such a story
would not be believed. The following card
from Democratic citizen Of this county,
who probably originated the story inno-
Gently, bears on the subject
II am informed that my name has been
given as authority for the statement in the
newspapers that the Republican candidate
collected $5 80 from me and others, as a U.
s. Revenue officer, and when the tax was
found to be unauthorized failed to return
it. did make such declaration, but as
now distinctly recognize, innocently, and as
l would willingly injure no one, now de-
clare that was mistaken; that confound-
ed Mr.. McMullen, who was assessor, with
another gentleman, who was Collector Of U.
3. taxes. shall greatly regret il any care
less word of mine shall do harm TO a gem
tleman against whom have no cause of
just complaint. JOHN s. EoKELs.