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The New York herald., 1876-07-13
HOT, BUT HEALTHY, AT WILMINGTON.

WILMINGTON, July II, 1876
The highest range Of the thermometer during the
last days has been follows !, 95 degrees;
Sth 92; 9th, 95 10th, 81; llth, %; 12h o. Mean
temperature for the six days, 81 deg min. Ditto
for time last year, 81 deg. and sec. The
reported mortality this month 10 date Is adult
and three children, white, and one adult and i've chill
drcn, coorcd Mortality for the time last year,
nine white and eleven coiorcd. Population Of tho
city, about 20, 600 There has been instance here
thus far this season OF prosiraton by heat
The New York herald., 1876-07-13
lightning These showers only momen tariiy tenn
pered the herceness Of the heat in Richmond.
AT WASHINGTON.

A GOOD BREEzE AT WASHINGTON.
wAsnIsGToS, July IL, 1875
Although quito here to day there is good
breeze and the heat is less oppressive than has been
for several days past.
There three deaths yesterday attributed to the
extreme heat
The New York herald., 1876-07-13
TUESDAYS STORM ON BLAcKwEIl's ISLAND.

The storm Tuesday fell with all its fury on Black
wells Island and left behind it many OF its
ages. Just after the began to tall in the afternoon
terrific gale of wind accompanied by flashes OF forked
lightning and claps OF earspltting thunder burst upon
the Fast River just about the lower end OF the Island,
and taking northcasterly passed along the
tire length of the narrow strip Of land lying in the
middle OF the river between New York and Astoria,
and upon which are situated so many Of
tho public charitable and rcformatory insttu-
tons. The OF the storm wrenchcd the
top from enormous shade tree, about 300
feet north OF the Pcniteltiary, and threw II upon the
telegraph wires running through the Island and which
connect the various institutions breaking them down
this fact discovered the prisoners who
Mt work outside the buildings hurried into their
cells and securely locked up the keepers very properly
fearing riot should the men learn that the means of
calling upon the police the city for assistance
for the time being destroyed.
In its passage up tue Island the sto.m tore up trco
after tree and wrcnched OIL huge limbs. many OF which
carried hundreds ot fec, from the trunk. When
nearing the upper end OF the Island where are situ
ated the buildings Tor the insane the gale be-
came suddenly more furious. Gettng under the cor
nice OF tho south wing of the "odge,' four story
building, 7bxl00 feet the hurricane tore the en-
tire roof oil and rolled 1t up as though
1t werc parchment. The building was iuil
of insane people, most OF whom, however. were
sufficiently rational to know that imminent danger was
at hand, and th'y screamed and rushed wildly about
calling Tor help and endeavoring to force their way
from the building out in.o The storm. Fortunately the
keepers cool headed and soon succeeded In quiet
ing the unfortunate inmates anu as soon as the storm
had abatcd ttc removed them to better shelter 1t was
irst supposed that lightning had struck the build
ing but close examination OF the premises yesterday
disclosed tho fact that the damage, which amounts TO
about 81. ZOO was caused by wind alone Yesterday
workmcn were busy engaged clearing away the wreck
and preparing TO replace the roo
The New York herald., 1876-07-13

age died last evening from sunstrokc. j. B Morris,
carpenter and builder. prostrated at balf-past
eleven A. NJ. at pier S, L. r. and carried away.
Richard Mathews was prostrated yesterday. ON pier
IL, " r., three laboring men, whose names could not
be ascertaincd. were prostrsted and carried away
there also, at pier ., two colcred men, Samuel
Brean and David Pemer, and white men, six In
all, among whom were s BrcsIowhan James hagecrty
and Dennis Mahoney thoroughly pros,rated, and alter
care at the house ia front Of the PIERS conveyed
to their homes. The feeling that had not the
breeze sprung in the early portion of the day the
docks would have heen lined with sunstruck men.
The New York herald., 1876-07-13
Cu.p,rsrox sc JuIv 10 1877,

CHARLESTON, ;. C., July IL, 1915
Tho weather for tho past four days has been the
hottest ever known, the thermometer ranging from 90
to O2 No fatal of sunstroke have been reported
Tho range OF the thermometer has been the highest
ever known In Charleston.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14
New Hampshire Legislative Matters

CONCORD, n. H., y.
In the Constitutional Convention, this
morning, the proposition to divide the
State into thirty Districts, each to have
one Senator and six Representatives,
was tabled to be brought up in Com
miIiee. Also . proposition to reduce
The number of legislators to between
the extremes of 80 and POO embers,
and elect by districts.
In Committee of the Whole the religi,
ous test was abolished, with only two
or three dissenting votes. The propo-
sition to elect the Governor by plural
ity vote was lost. Voted that the annu-
al election shall be held in November bi-
enniallv.
Proposition TO change the time OF
meeting of the Legislature from June TO
NAV, and from June to January lost.
Proposition 10 abolish the Executive
Council rejected and their election made
biennial. Proposition TO abolish regis
ter> of deeds and put their duties on
town clerks rejected. Proposition TO
make Judges and Registers OF Probate,
Solicitors and Sherifs, eiecting officers.
carried by 2l2 to "a. Proposition TO
make the State Treasurer and Secretary
of State elective officers elected.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14
State News.
pose.

The Kemnebec is closed for the season.
Ole Bull, the great violinist, resides in
Lebanon, in this state.
A turkey dinner was served to the
prisoners at the State Prison Thanksgiving
day.
Mrs. Payne recovered $500 damages
against the city of Augusta, for injuries re-
ceiyed by defective sidewalk.
The Swedish people appear to like the
taste of Maine caught fish, for another YES
sci is coming to this state to load herring
for Sweden.
John Rogers, the defaulting cashier of
the Prejepscot Bank Of Brunswick, who
was sentenced to six years Imprisonment,
has lust been discharged from the State
Prison. lis is looking unusually well.
The Journal figures that at least 500,
900 tons of ice were shipped from the Ken
nebec an its tributaries the past year. The
sale. are supposed To have averaged 81 per
ton. so that million dollars was received
for our cold product.
The Telegraph says that Saturday
last, IMr. J. +. Alexander, of Brunswick,
was arrested on complaint charging him
with forging his wife's name to a lease OF
a sewing machine. He was held to bail
for the sum of $1,000 to January term OF
SUPERB, court in Portland.
A ma n giving his name as Phelps. hail
ing from Boston. Thursday. passed check
for two hundred dollars, With forged sigma
ture OF Samuel +. Spring, on Loriny, Shor,
L Harmon. He wa. arrested Friday after
nom. 4 supposed aceomplice. who en-
d.avored to pass check on Dover bani
for eighty dollars, made his escape.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14

las Stoneham. Me-, May II. 1873.
Nessrs. Seth W. Fowle & Sons
Gentlemen-l ieel it NV duty 10 write 4 few
words in favor OF DR. WIsTER's B.LSAM or
WILD CHERRY. In the early part Of last win
ter took severe cold, and shortly sfterwuri
distressing cough was added 10 il. MY friends
did everything They could for me, but without
avail. The bes; physicians that could be pro-
cured did not relieve me. and my cough contin-
ued with me all through the winter with in
creasing severity. / spit blood three or four
times day, and my friends considering my
case hopeless gave me up confirmed Con-
sumptve. | was In this condition when heard
Of DR.. WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY.
| began ills use, and before had taken halt Il
bottle Of il my cough and all my other troubles
lef, me, and was cured. ] feel so truely in
debted TO this great remedy for what il has
done for ne that send you this voluntary tes-
iimony, hoping it may be the means OF Undue
ing Others. who are suferi0g As | was, TO make
Use of H. Ii is the best remedy for lung COM
plsints that ever heard of, and am con slant
ly recommer ding it TO nv friends.
Yours, with respect, Mrs. MELISSA NJ. BALL.
80 cents and 81 \ bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14
Vote on the Rail-road question to-da

Vote on the Railroad question today.
There was heavy snow storm on
Tuesday.
The Ellsworth High School will coA-
menee its wiuer term ON Monday next.
There Is a flying report OF the street
that the Sch. Arboreer OF this port i lost.
We cannot trace it to any reliable source.
! Union river Is still sufficiently clear
of ice for vessels to pass up aud down.
Two vessels cleared on Tuesday.
The ladies of the Baptist Society sue
ceeded admirably at their Leyee on We'd
nesday evening. The net receipts were
sl20
Til, city will probably vote No" by
a decided majority on the question OF mod
+ flying the location OF the Railroad through
I the town.
--Me>>rs. Hopkins & Mcdonald will at
once erect a building ON the site OF their
burned Ail for the purpose of planning
lumber. &c.
Ia these dull times. sporting clerks
q"
blaAe away.
'''' mao
'"'''
-. anu -
They are oteNcelicut quality, properly sea-
y" SA'"t"Al h'SHt Nh1e tAe >h""
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14
COWARDLY ASSAULTS.

When candidate for high Office is so well
liked and SO popular with the masses a TO make
his defeat difficult in q fair and honorable hight.
mean and cowardly men are not wanting who
delight in manufacturing lies and slandering his
good name. There are also those whose selfish
ness prompt them to prostitute their honor,
peryert the truth and ignore right for the sake OF
inluring a competitor in business, whose pros
perity they envy. and with whose business sa-
gscity they have not the talent 10 successfully
compete in an honorable way. These thoughts
are suggested by the mean, cowardy attacks
made upon me and my medicines, by those who
imagine their pecuniary prospects injured by
the great popularity which my standard medi-
cines have acquired. and the continued growth
OF my professional practice. Narrow-minded
practitioners of medicine, and manufacturers
Of preparations which do not possess sufficient
merit TO successfully compete for popular Ia
yor, have resorted TO such cowarily strategy
as 10 publish all sorts OF ridiculous reports
about the composition of my medicines. Alma
macs. Receipt Books" and other pamphlets are
issued and scattered broadcast over the land,
wherein these contemplate knsyes publish
pretended analyses of nv medicines, and re-
cations are given high-sounding names, pre-
tend TO be issued by respectable men of educa-
ton and position. for the good Of the people
the more completely TO blind the reader to the
real object in their circulation, which is TO in
jure the sale Of nv medicines. The Popular
Heath Almanac is the high-sounding name of
one Of these publications, which contains bo-
gu, receipts. without \ grain Of truth in them.
Not less devoid of truth are those which have
been publishedby one DIR. L., OF Detroit in the
Michigan Fdrmer. ami by other manufacture
err Of medicines, in several so-called journals
OF Pharmacy. They are all prompted by jea-
ousy and utterly fail in accomplishing the OBJ
lect Of their authors, for, notwithstanding their
free circulation, my medicines continue 10 sell
more largely than any others manufactured in
this country. and are constantly increasing in
sae despite the base lies concocted and circula-
ted by such knsyes. The people find that these
medicines possess genuine merit, accomplish
what their manufacturer claims for them and
are not the vile, poisonous nostrums which
jealous, narrowminded physicians and sneak
ing comdounders Of competing medicines rep
resent them TO be-. Among the large number
of pretended analyse. published, it i, a sigRif-
can't fact that no two have been at all alike
conclusively proving the dishonesty Of their
authors. II is enough for the people TO know
that while thousands, YES. may truly say mil
lions, have taken my medicines and have been
cured, no one has ever received injury from
their Use.
R.N. PIERCE. NJ. D..
Proprietor Of Or. Pierce's Medicines,
Worlds Dispensary, Buffalo, y. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14


The school in district No. closed on
the lst inst. after a pleasant session of
eleven weeks making the second term
that has been taught here by 5. l. Kings
ley of W. Gou ldsboro;
slight depression was at first felt
for the want OF q more uniform sys-
TEN Of text book, but the general attend
ance throughout the term was a. good
and the diligence with which the scholars
applied themselves 10 study and the pro-
gress they made reflects much credit on
them as well a. verifying the old proverb
that Where there j. a sill there is a way"
An entertainment was given at the
close of the term, consisting of minor
dramas, select readings. music, tableaux
etc. etc. aud the school-room was crowd
ed 10 il utmost capacity with old and
young. all of whom seemed tomanlfest feel
ings OF enjoyment and good will which
we trust they will not soon forget.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14

The process OF burning the body OF
the late Baron De Palm at DR.. Lemoyne's
cremation furnace at Washington, was
successfully accomplished Tuesday. The
body was placed in Il wire cradle in the
retort which raises it about two inches
from the bottom OF the retort. A faint
olor OF burning flesh pervaded the build
Ing, but DO unpleasant feature appeared,
aud the process was pronounced a success.
The remains rapidly shrunh in size aud
passed away in vapor and gases. AT the
end OF the first hour the bones crumbled
aud the outline Of the body was lost. In
two hours and twenty minutes the process
was completed The ashes were collected.
and placed in an urn provided for the pur-
pose
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14
To COnsss,,aDtires.

The advertiser. a retired physician, having
provident tally discovered, while MEDICAL
Missionary in Southern Asia. very simple
vegetable remedy Tor the speedy and perman-
ent cure of Consumption, Asthma. bronch-
tits, Catarrh. and all throat and lung affections,
also positive and radical specific for Ner-
yous Debility. Premature Decay. and all Ner-
yous Complaints. feels it his duty to make it
known TO his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive. he will cheerfully sendQree of
charged to all who desire it. the recipe Tor
preparing and full directions for successfully
using, this proyidentislly discovered remedy.
Those who wish to avail themselves of the
benefits of this discovery without cost, can dc
so by return mail, by addressing with stamp,
naming Paper.
DR. CHARLES L. MARSHALL,
81 Niagara Street.
1y42 Buffalo. n. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14

Hancock
whereas-Through the providence Of
God. we are called upon TO mourn the
death OF our highly esteemed brother and
ex-laborer. Geo. Ii. Mercer, who died Nov.
IL. 1876 therefore,
Res0lred-ThAi we here express our esteem
for him. both as 4 co-worker in the cause Of
temperance, and for the many noble qualities
he possessed.
ReSoiUed-That the parents and friends Of
our departed brother have our sympathy for
the trial they have been called upon to bear n
the loss OF a son so gifted snditrue.
ResOlred-That the regalias Of onr lodge be
draped in mourning for the ensuing quarter.
ResOlred-That = copy Of these resolutions
be presented to the family Of which the de-
ceased was = member, snd copy seat TO the
Ellsworth American for publication.
GEO. A. PHILLIPS, } Committee
EARNEST WOOSTER. on
ALICE CRABTREE. Resolutions.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14

SOUND AND TRUK-We are glad TO see thst
good old family newspaper, the Neir lors
Observer, out boldly in opposition TO what
il calls the 1.-TWO Great Foes of the coun-
try-Iniidelity and Romanism. Itstrikes
some heavy blows at these enemies. and tells
some honest facts that should be widely
known. Every lover OF his country that
would be posted shonld read it. A good fam
Ily ewspaper Is the cheapest luxury that can
be enjoyed and we can heartily recommend
the Nelc York Observer as such paper.
S3.lS year postpaid 5. l. Prime 4 Co..
81 Park Row. New York.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14
$751;
By TELEGRAPH.
Dispatches 10 the Ellsworth American J
Marine Disasters.
MAINE VESSELS WRECKED.

PORTLAND. Me, Il.
The schooner General Meade OF and
from Belfast, 40 tons, laden with oil
casks, went ashore on Green Island
ledge at O'Clock last evening, aud went
to pieces during the night. The cap
tain, aud crew of three men arrived
here in small boat this morning after
much suffering from cold
The schooner Utica, of Portland, went
ashore near South ST. George in Herring
Gut, Saturday night. Both anchors
were down, but she dragged them and
went high on the rocks and the crew
stepped ashore. She had thousand
casks of lime. which took fire. COM
pletely consuming the vessel She wa,
81 tons, valued with cargo at - 500.
BosroN, Mass, u.
The schooner Alien Green. before re-
ported ashore at Bass River, got off Last
might.
Schooner Ocean Wave. OF Camden.
ioI New York with lime. went ashore
Saturday ON the Beach al Point Truro.
bil2ed and the cargo took fire She be-
came total loss.
The fishing schooner Olive A Lewis,
and Fred and Elmer, are also ashore At
Truro.
NEw YORK, y.
Schooner Ida c. Ray. OF Bangu
bound Tor Long Island CITY with lam
her, is ashore on Lloyd's Neck, L /
She lies easy and can be hauled OIL az
high water.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14
I atarrh
From c. W. Thoms. Of BrattI.boro,. VI

From c. W. Thomas Of Brattleboro', VI
For ten or twelve year. past have been
troubled much Of he time with Caiarrh which
has kept up Il continual irritation OF the throat
and lung., attended with a severe cough. Dur
ing thi, time have tried many of the popular
remedies Of the day without the least benefit.
The past winter | commenced the use of DIR.
WIsTAR's BALsAM or WILD CHERRY, the ben
efclal effects OF which have been very great.as
sfter having used three bottles find my self en-
trely cured Of my disease. The BALsAM has
also been used in severe case of Asthma and
Cough which came within my observation,
which yielded at once 10 the remedy. | rec
unmend ds use 10 the afflicted generally
20 cents and 81 4 bottle. sold by all Drug
gists.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14
Escape Of a Criminal.

PORTLAND, Ne, y.
Elisha 7. Cotton of Brownfield, es-
capped from tho Supreme judicial Court
Room at Fryeburs, Today, where he
was awaiting trial on indictments of
adultery and violation OF the liquor
law, and fed to New Hampshire. lie
wa, under bail aud hi, sureiics are
good.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14
Ships launched.
BATII. VI

DNIi' No, =.
Since January lst, last. there have
been launched in this District, Is ships.
1854 tons; barques, GAL tons; 20
sehooners, 2o77 tons; sloops, IA tons; ;
aggregate. p $40 tons.
On the stocks, ready 10 be launched
thi, month, are three ships, aggrcgating
4iss toss.
y heavy northeast snow storm has
prevailed here all day.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14
(:ouldsb0ro.

Mr.. Richard Perkins Of Lamoine has
just closed a very profitable term of four
teen weeks school in the West Bay dis
trict.
The Shore Line X. X. Co.. are engag-
ed upon the survey of the route through
this town.
Joseph Wood is teaching dancing
school 10 the West Bay district. and Ly-
ceum is also maintained there Tine last
evening the question was the amount of
praise to be awarded to Columbus and
Washington respectively George prevailed
over Mr. Colon two to one.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14
Report to Admit TO his Seat the Col
orado Representative.
WASHINGTON, Dec. u.

WASHINGTON. Dec. u.
The House judiciary Committee this
forenoon bv vote OF seven to three, de-
cided that J b Bedford should be adj
united TO seat in the House OF Con-
gress, from Colorado.
A COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO REPORT ON
ELECTORAL VOTE.
The committee also resolved TO re
commend the appointment OF a special
House committee to inquire into the
mowers and duties of the House under
he existing law as to the counting Of
electoaI votes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14
Business Notices.


For consumption. bronchitis, asthIns. en-
tarrh. throat and lung diseases; also, sure
relief and permanent cure for general debility,
dyspepsia ani sl nervous affections. By sim-
PIE vegetable medicine. which cured senera-
bic missionary PLY stefan who WE long resi-
dent Of syria and the East. and who ha, freely
given this valuable specific 10 thousands Of Kim
drrd sufferers with the greatest possible bene-
1T. and he now feels it his sacred christian
duty 10 mpari TO others this wonderful inyig-
Grazing remedy. and will send FREE the origin
al recipe complete. with full directions, TO any
person enclosing stamp for reply.
DIR. CLARK A. ROBBINS.
Greedy Block, syracuse. y. \.
6mOjO (P. y. Box y J
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14

CastOria Is perfect substitute TO
Castor Oil. without any Of its objections, for
it is pleasant TO take and does not nauseate or
gripe. For Costiveness at any age, but espec-
iilly for Sour Stomach, Wind Collie, Worms
aud the Disord ed Bowels of Children, il is the
most effective remedy in existence. 1t
harmle SIS. it is reliable, and it is cheap.
1yS 3mos A
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14
Municipal Election in Boston.


AT the municipal election to-day,
Prince, democrat, was elected Mayor
by PA majority, over Bradler, Citizens,
and Buttericks, prohibitionist. Eleven
democrats aud one republican were cleo
ted aldermen.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14

ONK HUNDRED DEATHS PER WEEK in New
York and Brooklyn from disease. Of the throat
and lung. l. ii not awful. And yet, HIie's
Honey u HJTchouad and Tar, taken in time
would prevent seyen-eighths Of this frightful
mortality. No cough or cold can resist this
balsamic remedy. sold By all Druggists.
Pixies Toothaehe Drops cure in minute.
lmo49
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14
The Weather.
WAR DEPARTMENT

WAR IMPAIRMENT.
Office of the Chief Signal Officer,
WAsgIS,,ToN. ID. c. Dec. 13.-l A. NY
Probabilities.
For New England. slightly warmer
cloudy weather, winds shifting to Easterly
and souiheriy. falling barometer AID dur
ing the evening threatening weather aDc
probably snow.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-12-14
MARINE LIST.

Ellsworth Port
CLEARED.
December :
Sch LeonorA Bonscy, Providence.
sch Mechanic, Sinclair Boston.
December ;.
Sch julia Edna, fcrrald. ThomAston.
sch Telegraph. Rsmiek Boston.
ARRIVED.
sch Red Rover - New York
Sch kApross, Holt, New London.
CLEARED
December ..
sch senator, Muruh. Portland.
CLEARED.
December Il.
sch Anna Nurch. Woodar,i. Boston.
sch scInto, sadler, Eockland.
CLEARED
December Il.
Sch Louisa wilson, Holt. New YORK.
Sch MOntezuma. Rum els Boston.
ARRIVED.
sch Catherine, Jordan, Buck,port.
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{ u~Iins

The examination for the winter term
OF Eastern Normal School. Ca,tiue, took
place Tuesday Dec. ). The entering class
numbers l.. whole number IN attendance,
full school i not expected. We regret TO
hear that the Principal will not remain
with Us this winter. on account ofillhealih /;
but with such excellent teachers as are
on with as much satisfaction a before.