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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-17

WASHINGTON, December 16.-The Trea-
sury Department contemplates the issuance
OF circular fixing the commission on sub
scriptions to the four-per-cent. consols June
80, 1879: Subscriptions from 100000 to
81, 900, 900, one eighth Of one per cent. !;
from 81. 100000 to $10,000,000. one quarter
OF one per cent; on amounts in excess OF
$40, O00, 900, an additional commission OF one
tenth OF one per cent. 1t IS thought that by
Offering such inducements large aggregate
subscriptions for the sale Of bonds will be
greatly stimulated.
THE OPEN INVESTIGATION DISCUSSION.
WASHINGTON, December 16.-In the Sem
ate to-day Senator Butler, OF South Caro-
lima, in replying to Mr.. Blaine's objections
to the amendment Of the former that the
investigating committee hold open sessions,
said he understood the Senator from Maine
objected to the amend ment upon the ground
that in certain parts Of the country certain
witnesses were willing to testify secretly
but not openly. The Senator had spoken
about so and so being alleged in regard to
depriying citizens OF their rights. There
was not particle OF proof OF the fact. He
tButler), as a senator in part representing
the State OF. South Carolina. desired to say
to the Senate and to the country that the
ESpi)lc Ol LILY SlhkS QC5iACoT IAS AklSSC SoAA&-
plete and fullest investigation which could
be made, and any witness who appeared
before the committee in South Carolina
could testify as safely as he could in Maine.
Mr.. Eustis, OF Louisiana, said so far as
Louisiana was concerned past inyestiga-
lions had proved that Republican witnesses
were not iutimidated, because Republican
witnesses not only testified there, bnta great
many OF them testified on both sides.
Mr.. Butler said il Mr.. Blaine desired as
full and fair an investigation rs he claimed,
he would vote for the amendments TO open
the doors.
The Senator {Blainel said he had two
hundred letters complaining OF outrages.
He 1Butlerl understood that Senator to
say In his speech on. Wednesday last that he
based his statements upon newspaper pub
iications. II newspaper statements were
evidence, the Senator from Maine, as well
as himself tButlerl, would have been hung
|aGd qaartsred long ggo. He (Butter) could
90 into Maine With q corps III detectives
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-12-28
THE WILLIAM PENN MINE.
A Rich Development Expected
Why the Pending Assessment
Was Postponed.

There is seam or feeder varying
from three inches to foot in width,
in tunnel No. 2 of the William Penn
mine, the ore in which assays 5000
per ton. Superintendent Langridge
is confident that the seam will lead
to chimney Of rich ore which will
be tapped very shortly. In sntici-
patton of this expected good fortune
the day of delinquency of the as
ssssment recently levied has been
postponed until the ED day of Jan.
uary. If the hoped-for develop
ment is made in the meantime, the
assessment will be rescinded, and q
dividend will probably be declared
instead. Almarin B. Paul. the we'll
known Comstocker, is the President
of the William Penn company.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-12-28
Attention, COsmopolitans!

There will be special meeting of
the Cosmopolitan Social Club, in
the Miners Union Hall, in this city,
on Saturday evening 2Sth instant,
for tho purpose of receiving and au-
diting the bills of expenses incurred
in connection with the Christmas re-
ception. All persons who haye been
intrnstsd with tickets for that oc-
casion are also requested to hand In
their returns at that meeting, as it is
desired to have the whole matter dis
posed Of before the next regular
meeting of the Club. The special
meeting will be called to order at
1880 o'clock, prompt.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-12-28
Santa Claus In Dayton.

A Christmas tree loaded with 9
great variety of presents, was de-
spoiled of its good things in Odeou
Hall, Dayton. last Tuesday evening
in presence Of the school children
their parents, and quite number Of
guests from this place and Sutro
After the distribution Of presents an
adjournment was taken to the Odd
Fellows Hall, where the remainder
Of the night was passed in tripping
the slight fantastic toe"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-12-28
VIRGINIA ITEMS.

The Holiday Trade Better than
Was Anticipatet-A Laudable
Work.
"Numskull," our regular Tor,
rather, 'irregular'D Virginia cores
pondent, writes the TIMES as fol.
lows, under date of the 26th instant !:
The break in stocks did not have
as depressing an effect upon the holt
DAY trade as was generally expected
by our business men. 1t is true,
sales did not come up to those of
last year. but were much better than
anticipated. "But," they say, "if the
break had come two months later"
BUT and r. What terribly BIG
words they arsl
A good work has been done by
our police force in arresting large
number of vagrants, and our County
Commissioners propose Gas they have
the power under the law to make
them work out their sentences.
There is still considerable work TO
be done by the police in this line.
Walk q street, from Sutton avenue
to Silver street, any evening after
seven o'clock, and money to get a
meal with will be asked for a dozen
times during that promenade; and tho
beggars, in most instances, will be
found to be young men, there being
a noticeable absence of the old and
decrepit. These young men should,
every one of them, be made to do the
county service; were this done the
number of beggars upon our streets
would soon be reduced.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-12-28
A Safe Company.

Business men whose experience en-.
titles their opinions to great weight
prefer the Berlin Cologne to any
other fire insurance company doing
business in this State, because it is
an eminently conservative yet prompt
association. Martin Hermann is the
general agent for Nevada. His Office
is in Room 8, Odd Fellows building,
Virginia.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-12-28

"Why do you use paint - asked
q violinist Of his daughter. "For
the same reason that you use rosin,
papa" "What is that ?" "Why, to
help me draw my beau" .t
No wonder ship is called q "she."
She has shifts, stays, an apron, hooks
and eyes, pins, caps and ribbons,
hooks, and poppets and husband.
1t 10 an unfair Interpretation OF
the Biblical text to say that man was
the principal object Of creation, and
that the woman was only q side issue.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-12-28
A Grenadier Of Seventeen.

A boyish-looking gentleman over
six feet in highth attracted consider.
able attention, at the Cosmopolitan
reception, by his commanding pres
ence, and caused some inquiry, A. he
was comparatively unknown. He
is the son of ]. L. Campbell, of Day
ton, and has just returned from CAL
ifornia, vi here he attended q military
academy. He is only seventeen
years old.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-12-28
constable HIPS Condition.

For a day or two past rumors have
been in circulation in town, to the
effect that Constable Hill was in q
critical condition. These rumors
were founded in fact. but since yes
terday morning Mr.. Hill has expert
enced favorable change, and his at
tending physician now entertains
great hope of speedy recovery.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-12-28
Miss Grundy Speaks.

Our local Miss Grundy has come
to the conclusion that long trailing
dresses in q crowded ballroom are
unmitigsted nuisanoes, that, further.
more, short walking dresses, are
more graceful, nsater and convent
emit. The best dancers at the Cosmo.
politan Club reception in this city
last Wednesday, all wore walking
dresses.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-12-28
Amusements.

At Pipers Opera House, in vir-
ginis City, Mr.. T. 3. Chanfrau who
has made . worldwide reputation
will appear In his famous character
of "Kit" in the "Arkansas Trav-
sller," which piece will be produced
at the matinee New Years Day, as
we'll a. on the evenings of the LIST and
I'd Of January. On the Sd and 4th
he will appear as "Salem 6cudder, "
in the "Octoroon." A treat 10 in
store for those who witness the per-
fqrmapces. %"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-12-28
The Children's Festival.

The children's presentation festi.
val will take place in the Miners
Union Hall, in this city, ON next
Monday evening, 3Oth instant. The
festival will terminate with a dance.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-12-28
BRIEF MENTION.

r. NJ. Daggett, editor of the En-.
sterprise, has returned to the Com.
.atOck,
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-12-28
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The letters patent Issued to W. @. D. Body
covering the use Of vUI.oANIzED RUB
BER woop, Oh ANv OTHER MATERIAL, any per-
son or corporation in this State using, with
out my written permission, any other than the
old-fashioned valve with leather face, 10
liable to prosecution for actual and construc-
tive damages. T. E. PICOTrE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26
Absolutely Pure.

raise money to aid in sustaining Rev. c.
L. Harden as Missionary in the County
another year. Rev. L. S. Fish OF Brook
lin was elected Moderator. Rev. Jos. II.
Taylor Of No. Sedgwick. Clerk, and War
rel King, Esq, OF Lamoine, Treasurer.
The business Of the Association was very
promptly transacted, and most Of the time
was taken up with social devotional meet
ings, sermons and addresses; the whole
proceedings were characterized by an earn
est spirit Of cohsecIa alton and devotion.
Nothing occurred to mar the happiness of
the occasion; notwithstanding the great
number of people congregated, and the
large number of horses and carriages, not
single accident Is known to have oc-
Cured. The people of Trenton were
abundant in hospitality. many Of the dele
gates being entertained by those not con-
nected with the Baptist denomination; a
very hearty vote OF thanks was passed for
the generous entertainment provided, and
the following was also heartily adopted:
Resoired. That In view Of the Christian
liberxlity Of Mr.. X. X. Thompson and associ-
stes in granting free bridge privileges 10 dele
gates Of, and persons attending the Associa.
ton, we extend hearty and appreciatiye vote
OF thanks to the directors OF the Mt. Desert
Bridge. CLERK
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26
Sic.

oosbo<.
Andrew Walker. the oldest citizen OF
Cas;ine, died Thursday. Septe mber 18th, in
the one hurdredth year Of his age. He
WAS born in Edgefeld. ;. C., in June l7.9.
His mother. native of Africa.was brought
10 this country when a young girl. An
drew was sold when a young boy to Gen
eral Smith who gave him to his daughter
tor house servant. Gen. Smith was an
Intimate friend OF General Washington. and
Andrew Otter spoke OF serving the latter.
in company with his master. He said
''the last time that saw Gen. Washington
WAS at a Military parade. He was mount
ed on a white horse"
Andrew was sold to a man In Augusta,
Georgia. in which place he lived many
years, near brothers and sisters lie was
sold to man in New Orleans who proved
TO be a very hard master.
Mr.. Daniel Johnston OF Castine was at
that time doing business in New Orleans.
and Andrew worked for him. became very
much attached to him. and frequently
urged Mr.. Johnston to buy him. Mr. J.
did not wish to hold slaves but TO please
Andrew said Il will give your Master
$500 for you." not supposlng that the mas
ter would sell 4 slave for a fiilh of his
market value. Blu, Andrew seemed TO be
in poor health aud la some way he com
pleted the bargain and brought himself and
papers with JOY to his new master, AFTER
which he rapidly improved In health He
was mari led in New Orleans. but his wife
was taken from him by her master. Many
years ago. Andrew came North with his
Master, who said 10 him, you are going
TO a free country and may be free man II
you choose" but he preferred 10 serve so
Kind master.
He has lived very quiet easy life and
since Mr.. Johnston's death has been most
kindly cared for by Mrs. Johnston. A few
years ago he said, IL shall be very Happy
If you will lay me, when die, at Masters
feet" His wish was gratihed.
All who have known Mr.. Walker since
he has resided In Castine, will indorse the
remark OF neighbor, "he was one of Na-
lures gentlemen" lie was a temperate,
honest, christian man. faithful servent 10
those with whom he lived who will greatly
miss him. His mind was stored with mem
cries Of times and places noted in the his
tory OF our country, and uery Je,o are left
who remember those days, almost a CEN
fury past.
The funeral service was attended bv a
good number OF nei2 hbors and citizens,
and very appropriate remarks were made
by Rev. Mr.. Arey, pastor OF the Methodist
| Church. T.
New York and New Orleans papers
please copy.l
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26
Connecticut Republican Convention.
HARTFORD. Conn. sept. "a.

Hartford, Conn. sept. -.
The Republican State Convention met
here this morning. Colonel II. W. Il. Hoyt,
Chairman, made strong speech in favor
OF hard money platform. The usual
Committees were appointed and Committee
on credential. reported delegates from
nearly every town. The Committee on
permanent organization reported on Hon.
stephen w. Kellogg OF Waterbury. for
President of the Convention. Mr.. Kellogg
made Il short address mainly on the finan-
ciAl question, unequivocally In favor OF
hard money.
II was moved to nominate Hon. Henry
c. Robinson OF Litcbheld. for Governor,
but that gentleman declined TO accept and
Hon. Charles b. Andrews was nominated
by acclamatlon. Hon. David Gal.upe OF
Piaiusheld was nominated for Lieut.. Gov
ernor, and Col. David ;. Terrapce OF Der
by, for Secretary OF State. The Conven-
ton then TOOK a recess Tor Dinner.
At the afternoon session the Conyentio n
nominated Talmage Baker of Norwalk, tor
Treasurer, BY acclamation. The Conven-
ton completed their State ticket by nomi-
nation OF Hon. Chsuncey Howard of Gov
entry, for Comptroller.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26

DseLspors.
Several families of Indians are en-
camped near the village.
Edgar A. Lewis has been elected Pres
ident OF the Bucksport Reform Club.
Aaron Page has been elected Worthy
Chief of Phentx Temple OF Honor.
The long expected new furniture for
the Seminary parlor has arrived from Bos-
ton.
The professors, students and friends
of the f. NJ. c. Seminary. held q Sociable
on Friday evening last.
The Senior class In the Seminary have
already begun TO give an Grafton or essay
each morning in the chapel.
Rev. william Forsyth pastor OF the
Congregational Church gave lecture
Sunday evening on ''Encouragements and
discouragements in temperance effort
The Temperance meeting Sunday at.
ternoon was held on Carpet Green, in the
grove, Mr.. Edgar A. Lewis. the newly
elected President in the Chair. Congrc-
gational singing. with Miss Cora Hill at
the organ. The Bucksport Cornet Band
added much to the interest OF the occa sion.
The venerable G. W. Herbert gave an af-
fecting address. Several signed the
pledge.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26

most wantOn and malicious cruelty to a
oaiky horse on Main Street. After using
his whip In vain, he found a club with
which he belabored the poor animal for a
while over the head, aud then seized him
oy the nostrils and stopped his breath.
Holding on in this way for some length
OF time, he at length rcluquished his grasp.
The horse then started, TO 20 only few
rods and fall dead!
What man having human feelings does
not resent such cruelty to the poor. dumb.
and usually patient horse IS an injury to
hiuself!
Personally bear no III will to Mr.. Nc
Cook. l would not do him the smallest
injustice; but for the sake of ill-treated
horses everywhere. l hope-and ! think
am but giving expression to the public SEN
ument-that his case will receive such at
tention from the Municipal Court - It de-
serves. CITIZEN
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26


CRYSTAL SPRING LODGE, No. lls, l. o.
OF q. L.
Whereas, The angel Of death has for the
first time visited our happy circle and taken
away our beloved sister, Miss Edith |. Brag.
don, Therefore be /.
Resoired, That in the death OF Sister Drag
don we have lost = very highly esteemed mem
Der. one among the first to rally around the
Temperance standard and. Is long a. health
permitted, the most constant In attendance NJ
the meetings.
Kesoirsd That the memory Of our b. loved
sister. VIII ever be cherished by u.s. and NAV
those OF us who arr lett, strive 10 cultivate such
Christian characters and principles 50 that
when our labors here are ended, we may enter
into our rest.
Resoired. That the family OF our sister has
our warmest sympathy, but realizing how far
short OF their needs Is any earthly consolation
We commend them TO Him, who alone is able
to sustain them.
Hssoired. That our Charter and Regallas
b. drsped in mourning Tor period OF thirty
days. as 4 token Of respect TO the memory OF
our departed.
Rosolref, That copy Of these re.olution.
b. presented 10 the bercayej family. and nj aced
on the records OF our Lodge, and also pub
lished in the Ellsworth AMERICAN.
HENRY T. wHITAKEg. } Committee
FLORA N. FRENCH. on
JONI l.. SPRINGER. )ResoIuiions
Sept. 3, lsls.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26
Yellow Fever Report.
MExPHis. Tenn, Sc

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. "a.
since yesterday noou 10 noon to-day. &c
deaths including IL negroes, are reported.
This morning the usual activity prevails a,
ali the Association headquarters, sn1 every
one seems to realize and feel that it is now
8 fight for life. There is no hope Of abMe-
ment OF the disease until killing frost
comes which, judging from the present
warm weather, is yet far 10 tie future.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26

cred Poets and "The Capitalist and the La
borer." THE Old Cabnet- Is about 1.-THE
Dominion Of Canada" There Is "Communi-
cation" about points In the Copyright Dis
cIssion" Home and Society," has advice "a
THE Beginner In Journalism" "Culture and
Progress. has the usual quantity Of book no
tices and some information about Foreign
At-Journsls." The Worlds Work" deals
with Portable Railways Improved Steam
Engine "Desilvering Lead Base Bullion by
Electrolyss" etc, etc. "Bric-a-Brscr com.
pletes the number.
'Haworth's" Frances Hodgson Burnett's
new novel, will begin in the November num-
Der. The first instsllment will have four pict
ures by Bolles and Dielman.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26
Senator Blaine Opens the Bail in
Massachusetts.
BOSTON, Mass.

BOSTON, Mass, sept. =.
The Republicans held their opening rally
At Faneuil Hall, this evening, ana 1t wa.
filled TO overlooking. Walbridge A. Field
presided over the assemhlsge. Senator
Blaine. Gen. Banks, Judge Hoar, ex-CoL
lector simmons and Judge Russell spoke
The speeches were devoted entirely to q
discussion OF The financial question.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26
Foreclosure,

DUBLIC notice is hereby given that on the 23d
I day Of September 1874, John II. Douglas and
T. q. Desisle by their deed of that date reco rded
book h7 Page 26l mortgaged to me, a certain
parcel of land in Eden in said County, at Bar.
HarbOr. and bounded westerly by land OF Han.
nah Higgins. northeriy by land of Hannah Hig.
gins. Easterly by land of Hannah and Stephen
higgins and sontheriy by land of Stephen Zig.
gins containing about atn OF an acre with the
buildings thereon, being the Atlantic House and
lot and also the lane leading to the main road.
Also two parcels of land at said Bar Rarbor
property OF E. q. Desisle) situated on both sides
Of the road leading to Schooner Head, bounded
westerly by land Of Tobias Roberts. northerly by
land now or formerly of Josiah Richards' Heirs
easterly by the Douglas lot and southeriy by land
OF DOrr and Richards. Said lots contain, the
one on the west side of the road, eleven ncres
and on the east side three acres.
The condition OF said mortgage having been
and still being broken, claim to foreclose the
same and give this notice for that purpose
THEO. G. WOODMAN.
Bucksport, Sept. 18th, 1873. Sw3s
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26
Brutal Sport.

NORTH HAMPTON, Mass, Sept. %.
Two men recently induced Jason Clark
of West Hampton, II years of age, to ride
on board between the axies Of q lumber
wagon, and then purposely drove fast to
shake him of. He fell of and died in few
hours of conclusion of the brain. The a.
fair is 10 be investigated.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26

YHE SUBSCRIBER hereby gives public notice to
j all concerned. that he has been duly appoint
ed and has taken upon himself the trust Of Ex
ecgt0r Of the Last will and Testament OF
WILLIAM DAVIS, late Of fllsWorth,
IN the County Of Hancock, deceased, by giving
bond - the Law directs he therefore requests all
persons Who are indebted 70 the said dec eased's
estate, to make immediate payment. and those
Who have any immediate demands thereon, to
"a hibit the same Tor payment.
JAMES W. DAVIS, Exr.
Ellsvorth, Sept. 9Th, 1878. sws7s
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26

WATEKvILLE. sept. 2.
The Annual Cattle Show and Fair of
the North kennebec Agricultural Socie-
" opened to-day Under favorable cir
cumstances. Ii is to continue three DAYS.
Most of the exhibited articles are OF
good quality. while the display of fruit
and horses is unusually fine. The pro-
gramme to-day consisted OF drawing OF
horses and oxen in the afternoon. A
farmers leyee was held in the evening.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to
] all concerned that he has been duly appoint
ed and has taken upon himself the trust Of
Executor of the last Will and Testament OF
JAMES LAUGHLlN, late of Aurora
in the County Of Hancock, woman deceased
by giving bond as the law directs; he therefore
requests all persons who are indebt ed 70 the
said deceased's estate. 70 make immediate pay.
ment and those who have any immediate demands
thereon TO exhibit the same for payment.
JOHN LAUGHLIN, Ex'r
Sept. 4, 1878. 3w33s
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26

A mink which had lost his tail and
three Of his legs Was killed last week on
the shore in front Of c. ID. McDonald's
Summer cottage. With one exception the
wounds had all healed. Strange as 1t may
seem this one-legged mink was capable OF
quite rapid locomotion; and he severely
taxed the powers and Ingenuity OF three
men. well equipped with club and levers.
to dislodge him again and again from be.
meath rocks and sea-weed, aud finally cap
ture him. c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26
City aud County.
Religious Services In this City each Sunday

4, CoNGREG sIIoNL.-Preaching at 10 80 A
NJ. and . 7; NJ. Sabbath School in the after
noon. AT l2 O'Clock, NJ.
BAPTfsT.-Prescbins At and p n Sab
bath school at p. n.
oNfrARIAS.-Seryice to half past ten Ia the
forenoon. sunday School at twelve, Evening
Service AT half past seven.
CArHnLIc.-PreschingA at 10 Ia O'Clock A.
NJ Sabbath School at 2P. NJ
MISUNDERSTANDING at and Pm
Sabbath School at z. N.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. held every Sun.
day st o'clock. =. NJ. In Hall over Munich
pal Court Room, Coombs' Block.
UNION TEMPERANCE MEkrISG-every Sun.
dsy at Z. NJ. at Temperance Hall.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-26
LOCAL NOTICES.

The Universal Pile Pills, are sold IN
Ellsworth by 8. d. Wiggin.
DIR. Z. r. Jackson's Catarrh Snuff and
Troche powder is highly recommended
tor Catarrh. Colds in the head. Headache,
sore throat, &c. See Advertisement.