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ANOTHER DEFAUL FER.
A Dcmoc, attic Town OGcer in Trouble.

In March 1875, Daniel r. Purringtoi,
Republican, who had been collector of taxes in
Brunswick for several years failed of re.
election, lacking but two votes Of a majority,
and this when thers were scores of Republic
cans in he hall who neglected to vote, think
ing there was no doubt as to the result. The
successful Democratic candidate was Harvey
S. Otis. He failed to qualify however not
being able to furnish the required bonds.
Samuel S. Wing, a rabd Democrat, was
chairman of the . board of selectmen at the
time, and was strongly urged, not only by
Republicans bat by many of his own party, to
appoint Pennington to fill the vacancy, but
partisanship prsdominated over good judg-
ment, and the advice WAC disregarded One
Samuel Snow was chosen, and now comes the
interesting part to the solid men of the Demo-
cratic party who signed Shows bond. The
amount of the defalcation is estimated from
5000 to $4,000. The collectors books show
5000 of town and school district tax collected
and credited for which he does not hold
receipts, also like amount committed that
remains uncolected and which was regarded
perfectly good at date Of commitment and for
which the bondsmen are of course responsible.
Mr.. Snow has recently disposed of his real
estate in this village taking in payment
therefore Pejepscor Bank stock, registered in
his wife's name. Pertinent inquiry pro-
pounded by the six Democratic bondsmen is
how are we to be Unidentified against loss?
The bond being ample to cover this deficiency
the town will suffer no lOss
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BUxTON,s MYSTERY.
Ghosts Pfaciicing with the Electric Light

The excitement prevalent in regard to the
haunted house belonging to Mr.. Nathaniel
Came in Buxton is as yet undated, in fact it
increases each day. Persons who are no
"spirituAlists'' nor superstitious, agree with
those who are, that there is an unfathomsb'e
mystery connected with the house iu which and
near which the nocturnal phenomena are SO
frequently seen. A bright light is what is
seen on these occasions, possessing different
hues, forms, sizes, ETC., and often seen in
motion. The only agent of which we know
that presents analogous phenomena is
electricity. The agency by which so much
light or heat is generated in this vicinity is not
known. 10 fact this account of the "ghost"
il not probable, as many circumstances pre-
sent themselves entirely against the theory.
The light Is said to have been seen more than.
year ago, but Dever so often as recently. 1t
has appeared to Mr.. Came at all hours through
out the night for long time. The week
be fore last he was awakened three nights in
succession by q sudden illumination of his
room. There was no moon at ALL but be was
enabled to perceive objects distinctly all over
the -oom. Upon looking around he saw a
very bright light near the head of his bed
which Immediately grew dim and then vanish
ed altogether. On Monday of the past week
Miss Mary Game, Mr.. Games daughter, aged
| Is years, upon going down cellar after some
| potatoes, about 10 o'clock a. No., was frighten-
| ed by seeing large light resting on the table
| In the dairy. In the middle of the afternoon
| 1T was seen in Mr.. Games room again. IL has
| been seen often in Mr. Games shoe shop, on
The opposite side Of the road from the house
| Each night ii ds its different crowd of
spectators, many of whom come from
| distance to witness the almost regular "exhibi-
| tons" of the ghost" On Thanksgiving
eve bedroom was brilliantly illuminated for
several minutes, Friday night two young
| men, one from SacO and Que from Buxton
Lower Corner, sat up all night in the dark,
with the doors thrown open on either side
| throughout the house, Over twenty five
persons were watching for "scene," all
around the house until late on the same
night Very few went home without seeing it,
| some having seen it several times.
There is something very curious about the
| light. 1t cannot always be seen by all persons
| near it, at the same time. AT about half past
nine p. M, on the above mentioned night,
eight persons were standing within few feet
Of the corner of the house where it is usually
seen, looking in vain for the light, whec at
the same time Mr.. joel Marshall and others
| saw il distinctly from the school house, dis
lance of perhaps one hundred yards. Mrs
Mary Drake. a spirit medium living at MT.
Aaron McKenney's in Saco, afirms that II is
| Olive Game, NathaniePs wife, who died few
years sincew, no, being displeased by the
influence exerted over her daughter Mary,
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"Au Swiftly VI lNdtUfaA HISTORY
At business meeting held Monday evening,
the committee upon the revision of the consti-
tuition. bylaws and catalogue of the society re-
ported progress.
The committee on building also reported pre-
gress and expressed the opinion that they
should probably be able to commence opera
tons early next spring.
1t was announced that the Avocet sent to Mr.
Clifford Brown for preservation had been
mounted By him and was now placed in the
cabinet. 1t had been badly shot and roughly
handled by its young captor, so that one might
well despair of making good cabinet speci-
men of it. But under the hands of this scien-
ti6c ornithologst, it is perfectly restored and
may fairly bs regarded as the finest specimen
of bird mounting 10 the whole collection.
Attention was called to the "Linnaaus,"
work published this year By the Royal Zoologi-
cal Academy at Amster lam, received as usual,
with the publications of other foreign societies,
through the Smithsonian Institute. 1t con-
tsined photograph Of medallion
portrait of Linuaus and was seen to be the
exact counterD lrt of a daguerrotype upon the
table, presented to the President many years
ago aud said to be one of Linpaus, but the
certainty of which he had not until now had
any opportunity of determining.
A letter from III f. lei all Of South Paris was
read. 1t contained matted lock of hair which
Mr.. Hall said was dug from muck-p pit six feet
in depth. He wished to know from what
who, after examination by the microscope, pro-
nounces it to be without doubt of human origin
and probably that of an Indian.
Specimens of the rips pods of the Apios
tuberosd grouud-nut received from Rev. DIR.
Hill, were presented. This plant grows In this
vicinity but is not known to ripen its
fruit. This came from the viciaity of Primes
ton, N j. It is occasionally cultivated in the
garden here on account of the delicious violet
fragrance of its flowers, and without proper
care it may become troublesome from the ra-
pidi:y. with which it spreads. 1t delights in low
shady, or rather gravelly soil.
DR.. Wood presented to Ethe society three
photographs of drawings from life of two bse-
ties by franklin G. Hill Of Yellow Springs, o.,
having the scientific name Of every part of
their external structure plainly deIineated in
their appropriate places The insect is first
drawn in pencil upon an enlarged scale of a
foot or more with wonderful accuracy and har-
mony of proportion, then shaded with pen IN
India ink and photographed, reducing the scale
to about twice the sizs Of life The result is
very accurate delineation Of the beetle and a
beautiful specimen of fine art.
The October number Of the Nuttall Orni-
biological Club of Cambridge, Mass, was laid
upon the table for examination.
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FATAL ACCIDENT As the o. m. Portland
train from Boston, over the Eastern Read, was
crossing the bridge between Portsmouth and
Kittery yesterday man was accidentally run
over and killed. His head was badly crushed
and one hand cut off. he was quite aged with
gray hair and wbiskers, and when seen was
buckliDg bis shoe by the side of the track. The
engine whistled and he was shouted at. IL
his confusion instead Of running away from the
track he ran on to it.
Captain Bearse, master of the schooner
Hattie Grove of Gloucester, from George
town. d. c., for Portland, with coal, was
knocked overheard and drowned at New
London Monday morning.
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PLEASANT REUNION FL srtford mem.
bers of the Glen House Association entertained
Messrs. Charles B. and Henry Mlllken of the
Glen House. at MerrilPs cafe, Hartford, Conn.
Friday evening. They were expected at p.
m. from New York, and of course their friends
who had gathered to give them a welcome,
were terribly anxious until it was ascertained
that no one was injured on the Inflated train
upon which they we've passengers. They ar
rived at about o'clock and very hearty and
joyous Were the rejoiciogs over their fortunate
escape. The supper was one of MerrlPs best.
The events aud incidents of the Jd ne excur-
sion were recalled, and altogether the reunion
was to all present an exceedingly enjoy able af-
fair. The Messrs. Milllken returned to New
York on the midnight express.
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STATE NEWS.
ANpROscoGGIN COUNTY.


DR.. Marble, leading citizen of lewiston,
narrowly escaped death feom the hands of
William C0nwell, desperate of Lewiston,
who discharged revolver at the DR.. twice on
Lincoln street, without effect, however. Con-
we'll was arrested, and ia now under bonds fol
appearance at the 5. j. Court. DR.. Marble was
pursuing Conwell at the time of the assault.
The latter had snatched a valuable robe from
the doctors carriage.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Some ten or twelve Halowell families are
contemplating removing to ArOostOok. They
want the state to provide TRANSFORMATION to ard
them in settling the un0c3upied lands of the
state.
The old organ which was destroyed with the
Congregational church in Hallowell was first
used at the coronation of George ILL.
James Clark of Wayne, recently died at the
age of 81 years. He was Scotchman by birth.
de was remarkable matthew aticau anu for q
long series Of years filled corner Of the mathe-
NAUTICAL department of the Old Farmers Alma
nae, under the name of Mechanic" where it
will be found under problem and solution for
the present year.
The winter term Of the Maine Wesleyan
Seminary and Female College at Keats Hill,
began Monday with a large attend nee.
The centennial of the Methodist Eois-
copal church in Gardiner occurs today. Rev
ence, one of the former pastors, will preach the
semi-centennial sermon this evening. Thurs
day afternoon reunion of former pastors, with
entertainment and supper Dy the ladies of the
congregation in the vestry. Interesting exer-
cises will be held.
OXFORD COUNTY.
The lumber business in Hiram is receiving
much attention. Mr. 1. E, Emery of Portland
has made many Improvements on his mill at
the great falls, besides bu lding cooper shops
etc. He BRIGGS oak timber in a steamboat
from different points on the Ssco. A. & T. b.
Young do a very extentive lumber business in
Bartlett, N a., for Hobson. They haul bark,
spruce and hemlock principally.
PIsCATAQUIs COUNTY.
The dwelling house of Mr.. 7. Sargent in
Milo, was damaged by fire last Sunday even
ing.
Burglaries are of frequent occurrence il
Milo.
PENoBsoor COUNTY.
A man named Phelps got locked into on Of
the rooms insNorombaga Hall in Bangor, Mon
day night, and to release himself dropped out
of the window. Instead of striking solid earth
as he expected, he fell into the Kenduskeag
stream. His cries brought assistance and he
was rescued when he was nearly exhausted.
The railroad officials of the Maine Central
railroad are troubled a good deal with
tramps who resort to every kind of means to
steal rides. One night seven stout and able.
bodied specimens of this genus established
themselves in the wateI-closets of the train
before it left Bangor, and when found and or
dered out by the conductor. refused to go, anG
it was only after a lively fight that they were
removed.
WALDO COUNTY.
Maryland Curtis house in Monroe, was
burned Thanksgiving night by the explosion Of
kerOsenetlamp. insured for 9600.
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FINE PIECE OF Work - The First
National Bank have lately made decided i'm
provement in the appearance of their banking
room aud at the same time added to the pre-
lection of their clerks without in any way in
conveniencing them in transacting business
with their customers. They have covered
their counters with slabs of handsome Ten
nessee marble, and erected ornamental iron
necessary, The latter so arranged they can be
securely fastened, We understand the Maine
Savings Bank are to adopt the same improve
ment
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comes In this form either to chnnge the pre-
sent management and care taken of her, or to
frighten Mr. Game away from his place. Some
think it is a trick performed in some unknown
maoner BIZ either Mr.. Came OF by young
ran, Seth Berry by name, the farm help, vino
has been stopping there several moths past.
The place being heavily morgaged their object
IS supposed to be to give the place the reDuta-
ton of being haunted, so that provided it is
put up for auction Mr.. Came may be en- abled
to repurchase it at the figure, by bidding it
ia himself This report is one version of the
matter thou gh not generally credited Mr.
Came is a spiritualist and eviuces no fear of the
spirit as he ca us it, and says it does moi trouble
him in the least. He sleeps in the house
every night alone, and in separate room.
False reports are afoat, among which the
statement publi-hed BY cer'an papers that
each time the "ghosl was seen piece of
pork was missing, fon uded on fiction, as it is
positively asserted thai nothing thus TAR has
disappeared from the house or been moved.
All who have seen the app artion are mystified
IL has az yet defeated the most wise aud brave
men in the vicinity, in fatho ming the mystery.
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Annual Church DIeetiues

The Congress Square Universalist church
held its annual meeting last evening. Tue fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
Moderator-Chas S Fobes.
Clerk-M. B. Coolidge
Treasurer-F reedom Nash.
Assessors and Parish Committee-CharIes S.
Fob-s, E. B. Dennison, s. c. Andrews, P. J.
Larrabee and W. N. Prince.
The salary Of the pastor was fixed at $4,000,
aud 5000 devoted to the music, and the usual
amount for the ordinary incidental expenses.
The sale of pews was referred to the parish
Committee for action.
The India street church elected the following
officers:
Moderator-S. H. Colesworthy.
C'erk-J. B Bradley
Treasurer-G NJ Stanwood
Trustee e. S Ridlon.
Assessors-W. Il Sargent,-- Kimball.
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FAIRs.-The ladies of the MOI ha Washing
ton Society will hold sale of useful and fancy
articles and refreshments at the India street
vestry this, and tomorrow afternoons aud even
inzs. Supper will be served each evening from
6 to O'Clock. There will be some interesting
reading tonight, and musical soiree, and to-
morrow night an old folks concert.
The ladies of Plymouth church will hold a
sale of useful and fancy articles at their church
vestry Thursday and Friday afternoons and
evenings, and bot turkey supper will bs
served at O'Clock Thursday evening
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Like spring, glttering with the cheerful
drops like dew comes Caswell's ."NEW"
ELIXIR, for the Blood, to revivify the Lam
guild, pale and bloodless. and give them new
life and strength. Prepared only by Caswell
u Co, of Boston; proprietors of Caswell &
Co.'S SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGES, for
Coughs. and the beautiful WAX FLOSS
Hair dressing. For sale by all druggists.
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United states District Court.

DECEMBER TERM, IS7s-BEFoRE JUDGE FOX.
TUEspAY.-Court came in at ten O'Clock. The
grand jury was empanneled as follows:
William Elder of Gray, foreman; Samuel Morri-
son, George W. Young Of Sanford; Edward Hail.
Robert Edes of Naples; John Newbeeln of Gray
Warren Libby, Jeremiah Merrifeld OF Porter; Will
liam H. III Snow, Hanson s. Stubbs of Pownal;
Joseph I. Merrill of Portland; William II Tenney,
Daniel ., Smith of Casco Seth Shells, Geo Mouon
Parsonsfeli; Charles w. Chase. Porter Steatns Of
Paris; Mark e. Blair, John b. Stanton of POLAND.
Samuel Thursuon of Portland excused.
The grand jury then retired to find Indictments
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COLLAPSED The New York Advocate, the
Greenback per which was sent iato Maine a
year ago and during the recent campaign to the
tune Of about $4,000 per week, has collapsed
At one time it had a "dodger" circulation of
100000 at so cents year, bat it oidn't pay ex-
penses. 1t got up sewing machines and other
premiums and failed to pay. Its subscription
list has bsen rapidly declining, and last week
it gave up the ghost. Butler paid for $4,000
copies during the Massachus sets campaign.
Lewiston Was flooded with them at the tim Of
the Greenback convention.
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CUMBERLAND BAR.-At a meeting of the
Cumberland Bar held yesterday afternoon,
com mittee consisting Of Hon. Bon Bradbury,
John Rand and Col. G P Mattocks was
appointed to take into consideration the pre-
sent organization Of the courts in this county
and ia this State. The committee was IT,
structed to report at the adjourned meeting Of
the Bar Monday, December 10th.
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Superior Court.

BONNEY, j.. PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-The December civil term commenced
this morning. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr.
Anderson of the Fist Baptist church.
After the organization of the court the December
term was adjourned and the November term opened
and the trial OF Winslow VS.. Morrill, proceeded AT
the adjournment the counsel for the defense an.
nounced that the testimony upon their part was
nearly closed The rebutting testimony will proba
bly, occupy all day Wednesday.
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BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
TUEsDAY.-John Glynn. 1ntoxcation. Fined So
with costs. Paid.
Ellen Powell. Intoxication-2d offence. Sixty
days. Committed.
Robert Rng-2d offence. Sixty days. Commit.
ted.
Mary Cady. Assault and battery. Fined S. with
COSTS Committed.
Sylvanus E. Doyle. Larceny. Fined S. with costs
Paid.
Thomas WEIGH. Intoxication. Fined So with
costs Paid.
Richard Marshall. Intoxication. Fined So with
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Saccarappa.

SHCCdfHppa.
At parish meeting Of the Unversalist So
ciety on Tuesday evening, the following Off
cers were elected:
Clerk-L Valentine.
Treasurer and Colectof-William V. Har-
mon.
Committee aud Trustees-F. M. Ray, John,
Cloudman, J. B. Andrews.
The meeting adjourned to first Monday in
April.
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The Storm.

While the storm of Monday night lasted it
was very severe, but the rain ceased falling
about a. m. yesterday, and it was very foggy
and warm in the early morning. About an
inch of rain fell. The sea yesterday was ire
mendous. Capt. Oliver says he never saw
sach sea between Bangs Island and Portland
Head Light, and the breakers were noticeable
ia places where they were never before seen.
Numbers of people drove over to the Cape to
see the magnificent spectacle yesterday. At
$50 yesterday morning the John Brooks start
ed for Boston, but it was so rough outside that
she returned, having gone ouly to Portland
Light. The passengers describe the sight of
the waves as grand. At 4 p. m. the New
Brunswick arrived from Boston, after hubby
trip, and the John Brooks started again, for
Boston, at the same hour. There was some
little chatting of vessels, but no damage of any
consequence reported in this vicinity. The
City of Portland left E4stport Monday, met
the storm and ran back to Ramery's Bay,
where she rode out the gale in safety, and is
still there awaiting clear weather
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MAsoNlc.-Fhe following were elected off :
GERS of Greenleaf Royal Arch Chapter Mon
day evening:
High Priest-Geo. r. Shaw.
Scribs-A. d Pearson.
Treasurer-Henry l. Paiue
Secretary-Frsncis E Chase.
Unqualified X Paul.
Finance Ccmmittes-Wm N. Prince, Frank
d. SWEET, Levi A. Gray.
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MINISTERIAL AssoCIATIoN.-rh Methodist
preachers of Portland aud vicinity met on
Monday at Chestnut street church and organ
lied an association, of which all Method t
preachers, pastors or local, who will attend
are members. The following were elected
officers:
PresideDt-Rav. p Jaques.
Vice Presidept-J. A Strout
Secretary-U. j. Clarke.
Treasurer-S f. WetheIbae.
The association will meet at the vestry Of
Chestnut street church every Monday after
moon at 2 o'clock. The object is to aid mutually
10 efficiency aud urity 10 gospel work.
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GRATTAN LITERARY AssoCIATIoN-Thi
society held meeting last night at Kavansgh
Hall. The meeting was well attended, many
gentlemen not members being present. The
following question was we'll and ably discussed
Resolyed, That Imprisonment for debt should
be abolished by law.
1t was decided in the negative by majority
of two. Next Tuesday evening the following
question will be discussed:
ReSolyed That the right Of suffrage should be
extended to women
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs TO-DAy
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES

MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Slippery Elm Lozenees,
Carlton Kimball-3.
Col. j. FL. Blood Congress Hail.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Porous Plasters-Benson.
Matt Adams Detective
Harper's Periodicals.
Sugar-Havemeye rs & Elder,
Holiday Goods-Owen, Moore q Bailey.
Situation Wanted.
LOST diamond Ring.
Free Dr. wing SchoOl-Cyrus f. Davis
Misunderstanding Player
wanted Counter aud Top Desk,
Cutiery-Ulmer g. Heir.
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SEVEN CENTS will buy good ysrd-wide, soft
finish beached cotton. at Eastman Bros.
poQ1tf
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If you will stop all your extravagant and
wrong notions in doctoring yourself and fami-
lies with expensive doctors or humbug cure
alls, that Go harm always, and use only pa
lures simple remedies for all your ailments
You will be wise, well and happy, and save
great expense. The greatest emedy for this,
the great, wise and good will tell you, is Hup
Bitters-believe it. See proverbs" in another
column. dec2d1w
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LADIES' extra heavy Merino vests, bought
before the recent advance, still selling for so
cent?, at Carlton Kimbal'e, 495 Congress
street. dod o,
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F. O. BAILEY & Co. will sell at % O'Clock to.
day the entire stock of millinery and fancy
goods in store No. 515 Congress street. See
notice in auction column.
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WoRsTEDs.-Best Berlin Zephyrs cents per
ounce for all colors and spllt, at Carlton Kim
balls, 1876 Congress street. dc4-2t
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+. .. BAILEY & Co. will continue the sale
OF oil paintings at 10 aud o'clock today, and
will also make a special sale in the evening
commencing at Z 30.
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YOU CAN BE HAPPY

SPECIAL BARGAINS in white blankets, at
Eastman Bros 534 Congress street. no8dtf
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The best and cheapest in the world. Dr.
Balls Cough Syrup costs you only % cents,
and if it does not cure your cough you can get
your money back
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CALL at Eastman Bros aud examine our
novelty dress goods, selling at Is cents, former
price 80 cents. no8dtf