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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1879-05-24
Life rs Too Short.

Life is too short to waste
In unayailing tears.
Too short to spend in bootless grief,
In coward DOUBTS and fears.
Too short to give it up
TO pleasure, or to SOW
Ohe hour in guilt, to yield at last
Eternity of woe.
Time lags not on its way,
But spans out days IN haste:
If life should last thousand years
'Twere still too short to waste,
For short lived as we are,
Our pleasures yet we see
Evanish soon: they live, indeed,
Zen shorter date than We.
But ever with US here
Bides sorrow, pain and care;
The shortest life is long enough
Its iotted grief to bear.
To theeld the end is nigh:
TO the Young far off it seems,
Yet peir her should dare to toy with life
Or waste it i'll idle dreams.
For by each Times servant waits,
Though not for servants wages;
And the same worm n;bbles the bud
OF youth
That gnaweth the root of age.
Live, therefore, as he lives
Who earns his share Of bliss;
Strive for the prIze that virtue wins,
Lies not tcn short for this.
London Reader.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1879-05-24
From Baton Rouge,
STATE UNIVERSITY

Baton Rouge, La, May 18th, 1879.
Editor Sentinel: Thinking some
Of your readers would he pleased
to hear from this Institution, at
the mere mention of whose name
the bosom Of every Louisianiar
should swell with pride, nay,
with an ''iDdrscribable somethin %
more than pride, | venture to tres
pass for few minutes on your
valuable time and space.
| = 1t is through the Universities
tnat the great mass of our popula.
ton must he educated and eleva
ted to that standard without the
attainment of which aE laws and
parts Of laws, granting rights of
citizenship and sovereignship,
must prove but delnsive farces
and offensive caricatures. Then
why not avail ourselves of the
opportunity when it is within our
reach I? Here in Baton Rouge is
an Institution established for the
purpose of imparting that supe-
rior knowledge necessary to fit
our young men for the learned
professions, for the higher walks
of life, an institution in which to
rear the future lawyers and engi
neers CT Louisiana, her Profess
sors, her Legislators, and, III
case Of need, her future military
officers. The expenses are not
very large, as the total outlay
need not exceed two hundred dol
lars per session of nine months,
an average OF not more than
twenty dollars per month. Stu
dents having friends or relations
IN the town of Baton Rouge can
take advantage Of the occasion
and board and lodge with them.
The faculty now consists of eight
thoroughly learned and experien-
ced professors, among whom |
| have only to namt Col. d. F.
Boyd, who presides over the Uni
versity with honor to himself and
to the Institution, to prove that
the talent engaged in tuition can
not be surpassed. The highest au
! thorities lear testimony to the
| Colonel's great merits as a schol
ar, instructor and gentleman, yet
he can boast of still further quail
ties which should render him dea1
to our people. During the dar[
times when the Reconstruction
Acts were shedding their balefu
poison on an innocent and lon.
suffering people, it was fount
nearly impossible to obtain an.
sustenance for our highest insti
tuition Of learning. no want coult
be supplied, no professors salar,
paid yet Col. Boyd pessevere'
through all these years, yet tn
, faithful soldier remained at hi
post, determined to stand true t
his beloved adopted State, and
the Louisiana State University e
ists'to day and bas achieved
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A AKemtuc Ky AneCdote.

1t was customary in former
days for all theS1adies of the hest
families to attend the prominent
barbecues; and this was especi.
ally the case in the contest be-
tween Mr.. BrecH Henridge and Gen
eral Combs, in 1S4O. Out of
these affairs grew the authentic
story of the incest widow in the
bluegrass region. Not far from
the forks of Elkhorn lived the
pretty little widow Fauntleroy,
and one OF her nearest neighbors
was General Peyton. The Gems
eral had looked upon the little
widow very much as he looked
upon his blooded horse Powhat-
tan, "the finest horse, sir, in the
bluegrass region"
The pretty Mrs. Fauntl tleroy
had been d widow more than a
year, while the General, having
a great regard for etiquette, had
waited patiently for that time to
elapse, in order to declare himself
But the widow, with her womau's
art, kept her lover at bay, vet
kept him in her train.
He had escorted her to a bar
becue given by the Wings, and
when returning had expressed
his satisfaction at the prospects
of General Combs, and the sue
cess of the Wing party.
The widow took des with the
democratic party, and offered to
wager her saddle horse, Gipsey,
against the Generals bIooded
nag, or any thing else she might
fancy on his farm, that the demo.
Gratis wonld prove victorious.
The Generals gallantry would
not allow him to refuse the wager
which he promptly accepted.
By this time they had reached
the north fork of Elkhorn, and
were about to ford it tbridges
were not plenty in those days
when John Peyton, the Generals
only son and heir came up at a
sharp gait behind them.
The widow turned and bowed
to. John and rode on into the
stream, but a little behind her
companion. The east bank was
very steep, and required the
horses to put forth nearly all
their strength to reach the top
with their loads. AS luck would
have it, good or i'll, the widows
saddle glrth broke when just at
the commencement of the steep
part, and TIE lady, still seated
on her saddle, slid swiftly back
into the water, while her horse
went up the bank like an arrow
John Peyton leaped from his
horse and in an instant caught
the floating lady and saddle, and
before the General had recovered
from his astonisllment, was at the
top Of the bank with his burden
The little widow was equal to tht
occasion. for she begged the Gen
eral to ride on and stop her hors,
which had now begun to under
stand his part in the mishap
and was increasing his gait to
wards home.
The General did as he was bid
and soon returned with the horse
In the meantime John Peytol
had secured his own horse, an,
when the General came bacl
with the Widows horse she an,
iJobn were laughing merrily owe
/ the ridiculous accident. but wha
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1879-05-24

A little girl scrambled into her
uncle's lap, and rubbing her vel
vety hands over his two or three
days. growth Of beard, exclaimed,
III much surprise, <'Oh, mamma,
unky's got spiinters all over his
taCe.'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-18
PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
June 30, 1S5s
nEETCE HOJrRC.


From 7.3O a. M to $50 p M, Sundays excepted
Sundays, open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 a. and from to p. m.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
Boston and intermediate offices-Arrive at 1910
and lilo p. m. Close at 8.15 a. m, 1890 and
Boston and the west-Arrive at $50 p m;
intermediate or Way Mails, via Boston Maine
Railway-Arrive at 1910 and $40 p. m. Close at
S.15 a. m. and II. 30 p. M
Great Southern g. Western-Arrive at 1910 p. M
and lilo p. m. Close at S.15 a. M, 1870, and
Bangor and connecting routes-Arrive at LILO p.
M Close at l. 30 a. m.
Augusta and connecting routes-Arriye at =. 80 a.
m. and Ito p. IN. Close at IL 30 a. M and 435
Morning Northwestern, by Grand Trunk Railway
Arrive at S.35 a. m. Close at 500 a. m.
Lewiston and administrative at 2.05 and $50 a.
m and Ito p. m. Close at $40 and 11.3O a. M
Castine, Deer Isle, Sedgwick, S. w. Harbor, Mt.
Desert, Jonesport, Machias, Machiasport, East Ma
Arrive at a. m. Close at p. m.
Eastport, via each steamer-Arrive at o.oo a. M
Foreign mails, via New York, day previous to sail
ing of steamers-Close at 8. a. m.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East-Arrive at
205 a. m Close at 900 p m.
Skowhegan, intermediate offices and the north
Arrive at Ito p. m. Close at 1130 a. m.
Skowhegan also closes at 900 pm.
Canada and intermediate offices, via G. L. R.-Ar-
rive at 1890 p. m. Close at 1.15 p m.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island-Close at
11.30 a. m. and 800 p. m.
Swanton, VT. and intermediate Offices via P. & o.
R. R.-Arrive at 6.10 p. m. Close at 80 a. M.
Fryeburg, Me-, and intermediate offices, via p. "
o. r. R.-Arrve at $50 a. m. Close at 1900 IN.
Worcester Mass and intermediate offices, via p.
g. r. r. R.-Arrive at 1.25 p. m. Close at 11.3O
a. m.
Rochester, N. H., and intermediate offices, via P.
& r. R. R.-Close at 700 a. m.
Carriers deliveries at 700 and 1000 a. M, and
1.30 and 43O p. nj. Collections at 100 and HOO
a. M, and 400 and 500 D. m.
Closed Pouch for New York, the south and west
closes a. 45 p. M
Boston. New York. the South and West Sundays
only, arrives 40 P. M. Closes LOO P. NJ.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-18
PULPIT AND PLATFORM.

Rev. DR.. Hugh S. Carpenter, now of
Brooklyn, N. Y, formerly the loved
and honored pastor of State street Congrega-
tional church in this city, occupied his old
pulpit yesterday to the great satisfaction and
pleasure of the large audience which gathered
morning and evening, in spite of the inclem-
'ent weather.
The cordial welcome always accorded to DIR.
Carpenter whenever he visits his former people
here is flattering evidence of their continued
esteem for MIN.
The sermon in the morning was based upon
Psalm 34th, verse Sth-"O taste and see that
the Lord is good" In the evening the text
was selected from I'd Corinthians, 9th chapter,
I'd verse chaia was ready year ago."
Any attempt to give sketch of these dis
courses would fail to convey proper impres-
sion of their power and interest. Suffice it to
say they were entirely characteristic of the
rare thoughtfulness, taste and eloquence of the
gifted preacher.
Among those present at the evening service
were Rev. DR.. Henry Ward Beecher, who
CHANGED to be in the city for the day, and other
clergymen.
Rev. Mr.. Ridgaway a former pastor Of Chest
nut street church, delivered an excellent SER
mon to his old parishioners yesterday, who
turned out in force.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-18
A Voice from Deering.

Mr.. EDITOR We residents of this pleasant
voice be heard in this matter of the 'Back Bav
nuisance"
We are connected with your city by short
bridge, over which the larger portion of our
inhabitants must pass to get to Portland. Very
many are engaged in business in Portland and
have to pass this bridge from two to four times
daily.
Over this bridge runs the only line of horse
cars out of the city. conveying during the sea-
son thousands of your city residents and Wis
itors to the beautiful Evergreen Cemetery and
to the railroad station at Woodford's Pleas
ant rides are taken by your residents and
numerous visitors through Deerng, and all
have to pass this bridge.
1t is we'll known fact that the tide "ebbs
and flows" twice in twenty-four hours, and as
often is the filth that emanates from the sew
ers Of the northern side of the city exposed to
the air, and let the wind be whichever way it
may, the passers over this bridge are obliged
to breathe the stencil which is so vile as to al
most turn the strongest of stomachs. The
Rochester railroad also bridges one of these
cesspools of filth, and it is anything but de-
lightful as the trains near this beautiful city,
to be met by so delicious (?) an effluvia.
We are glad to see your paper giving so
much attention to this matter, and glad that
the citizens of Portland are waking to the real
state of the affair and we doubt not that a
large procession of the citizens of Deerng
could be easily formed who would gladly tes-
tify against this lalnentable nuisance.
Hoping that your efforts may prove truly
successful in squirting the city government to
speedy and effectual action in this matter, we
are Respectfully yours,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-18
The State of Business,

Mr.. c. Lakey was in town Saturday to
secure rolling-mill hands for the Albany &
Rensselaer, Iron and Steel Company He was
able to find in this city only four workmen in
that craft at liberty and engaged them at once
He had but little better success in Boston on
account of the cry for help there. He came
East from Pennsylvania, where he found no
iron-workers at liberty, and has been South as
far as Georgia Everywhere he says the iron
interest is looking up and prices are advan-
cling.
The company which Mr.. fakey represents
the A. & R. Iron & Steel Company are now
working 260O men and searching for more.
They turn out go tons of steel rails day, be-
sides the other great work they do in iron.
The number Of workmen has been increased
nearly one-half since the beginning of the
year, and orders for jobs are on file for year
ahead in some lines. Tho company are now
short in rollers, puddlers heaters and helpers,
and the wages the men get range from $3 to
So day Within the year the works have
been considerably enlarged, and the enlarge
ment is still going on.
Mr.. Lakey states that the Democratic
contract for furnishing iron rails for the Kan
sas Railroad, and put the old Spuyten Devil
works, long silent, in operation He found
that ON account of scarcity of labor he could
not get the rails out fast enough, and so the
contract was abandoned.
w. H. Pennell, the well known plumber,
says that he cannot speak for others but as far
as he is concerned business has much i'm
proved. So much so in fact that for the past
two months his work amounted to two and
half times as much as for the corresponding
months of last year. He also finds it much
easier to make collections. He is in want of
several skilled workmen.
1t seems that the A. & r. Company were
anxious to get control of the Portland Rolling
Mills so as to aid them in their work, but legal
obstacles interviewed and the attempt has been
postponed. They have been obliged to decline
competing for Grand Trunk order for steel
rails because of the rush of orders.
1t must be remembered that the coal interest
is closely connected with the iron, and that
the prosperity of one means the prosperity of
the other.
A special despatch to the Boston Sunday
Herald from Franklin Falls, N. H, says the
Winnipiseogee Paper Company has begun an
extension of their upper mill, in order to add
another first-class Foudrinier, of the largest
capacity, Of which they have now three in
their two mills, running day and night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-18
The Maine Rifle Club Shoot.

Saturday the Maine Rife Club held their
regular off-hand match, distance 200 yards, and
a carton match, distance 600 yards, at their
range in East Baldwin. The day proved to be
q disagreeable one for outdoor sports, but
Notwithstanding the heavy atmosphere and
the rain, which came down almost necessarily,
the club turned out the best scores that have
been made ON the range. The prizes for the
off-hand shoot were one key of powder; enc
ammunition case; one combination knife; one
rubber blanket and five railroad tickets.
Winners choice. There was also special
prize of a Stevens pocket rifle, presented by
the Stevens Rifle Co., which will have to be
shot for until the entrance fees amount to $780,
the aggregate of the two highest scores to win
The prizes for the carton match were one bag
of shot and one flask. Also special prize of
field glass, valued at $15, to be won by the
aggregate of three highest scores made during
the season. The following are the scores at
both distances:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-18
Brief lettings.

Cold, damp weather, both Saturday and
Sunday. Mercury 500 at sunrise Saturday and
Sunday, and $50 at 10 a. m. yesterday, 6O0 at
noon, wind northeast. During Saturday night
it rained tremendously.
There were 20 deaths recorded in this city
the past week.
The yacht Tarolinta arrived in this harbor
Saturday night.
There was baptism by the Second Advent
Society at the foot of Franklin street yester-
day.
The exports last week were valued at S1O,-
441.45, and the exports included 274,751 feet OF
spool wood to Glasgow.
Stockbridge, it will be remembered, will
cert Thursday morning.
The striped bonita exhibited in Loveitt's fish
store on Congress street, Saturday, attracted
much attention. They were caught near Sc
gum.
Saturday F. O. Bailey sold two fine cedar
and white oak row boats; one AZ feet for $50
to Mr.. Quintero; the other 15a feet for $40 to
Mr.. Eaton.
Yesterday Mr.. Floyd, the diver, made an ex-
ascertain what injuries she received when she
went aground coming out of Portsmouth har-
Dor.
The New York steamer brought yesterday
morning package of plate glass for the new
Motley block. The package weighed 1859
pounds, and the largest panes contained 113
square feet.
Mr.. W. II. Whitenect takes Hooley & Emer-
sons Megatherian minstrels through the New
England circuit after their engagement at the
Boston Theatre, commencing the tour at Lynn
Monday, Sept l.
There will be a working-boat race between
Mr.. Wade and Mr.. Will Harper, two campers
at the islands, for $40 a side tonight, from
Grand Trunk wharf to Hog Island ledge,
around Fort Gorges, and return.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-18
Location of Fire Alarm Boxes

1-NooN, Portland Time.
6-Corner Fox and Hammond Streets
L 60 Oxford and Mayo SITS.
s. =" Atlantic and Wilson sts
g. 90 Merrill and Quebec SITS.
11-TEsT-at 21a Pm.
12-Portland Co.'S Office.
13-Engine House, Congress- near North st.
14-Corner Washington and Oxford sts
Is 60 Adams and Mountfort SITS.
16-Grand Trunk Depot.
17-Hook and Ladder House, India St.
18-Corner Franklin and Cumberland sts
19- 90 Lincoln and Pearl SITS.
21- Franklin and Newbury sts
23- g Market and Commercial SITS.
24-Engine House, corner Market and Congress SITS
25-Corner Middle and Exchange sts
26- 90 Chestnut and Oxford sts
27- GO Union and Fore SITS.
28-Junction of Free and Middle sts
31-Corner Preble and Congress sts
32- g Portland and Hanover SITS.
33-AT IL As A. NJ No afternoon session of schools.
34-Corner South and Spring SITS.
So sc Maple and York SITS.
Sc High and Danforth SITS.
House, Congress near Oak st.
3S-Corner Congress and Walker SITS.
80 +" Deering and Avon SITS.
41-Engine House, Spring near State st.
42-Corner Danforth and Bracket SITS.
AZ " Commercial and Clark SITS.
45-Engine House, Bracket near Pine st.
46-Horse r. r. Stable, Spring ST.
47-Coner Portland and Weymouth SITS.
As 90 Pine and Thomas sts
81 &" Bracket and Vaughan sts
52-Libby's Corner.
53-Forest City Sugar Refinery.
54-Corner Danforth and Vaughan sts
Sc g Salem and School SITS.
g. " Park and Commercial SITS.
64-Foot of Green st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-18
Insolvency.

In the Insolvency Court, assignees have
been appointed upon the estates of Nathaniel
w. Lowe of Portland, John NJ. Stevens of
Windham, and Charles NJ. Hunt of Portland,
insolvents.
Clarence NJ. Morrill, of Portland, Cornelius
V. Mansise of Deering, and Andrew j. Hill
were discharged in insolvency.
Second meetings were held in the cases of
Benjamin f. Pritchard and Benjamin T. Lib
by.
Charles w. b. Duroy, Adolph Roesel and
Fred. a. Hartshorn were declared insolvent
and warrants issued against their estates
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-18
The PRESS.
MONDAY MORNING, AUGUST IS.
THE PRESS

THE PRESS
Nav be obtained at the Periodical Depots of N g.
Fessenden MARQUIS, Brunei & Co., Andrews, Arm
strong, Cox Wentworth, Hodsdon, Hayden Water
Boston & Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on all
trains that run out of the city.
Saco of L. Hodsdon and II. b. kendrick.
Bath, of j. o. Shaw.
Lewiston and Auburn of Richard Foss.
Biddeford, f. NJ. Burnham.
Brunswick. b. G. Dennison and W. II. Marrett.
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
Woodford's Corner, H. Moody. m
New York. Brentano's Literary Emporium, 80
Cumberland Mills, A. W. c. Cloudman.
Gorham, G. Angry.
Saccarappa, at the Post Office.
Roekland, o. c. Andrews and e. X Spear.
Damariscotta, L. W. Dunbar
Freeport, w. j. Parker.
Thomaston, S. Delano.
Vinalhaven, b. Lane
Waldoboro, G. Bliss
Wiscasset, Gibbs & Rundlet
Yarmouth, G. Il. Coombs
Auburn, " r. Foss
Lisbon, G. K. Judkins.
Hallowell, D. X. Jewell.
Augusta, L. II. Pike.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-18
Greenback Prices in 1871.

BRUNSWICK, Aug. 16, 1879.
The following receipt was recently shown
the subscriber by Mr.. Daniel III. Stone of this
town, who found it among the papers pre-
served by his ancestors, and shows the inflated
continental" currency prices of former years,
and just where, if carried out, the Greenback
theory of unlimited irredeemable paper money
would lead Wisdom for the future should be
learned from the lessons of the past. e.
FALMOUTH, Feb. 8, 1881.
Received of Mr. Ellis Greedy by hand of
Joseph Ingraham, seven hundred ten dol
lars in full for one quarter of beef said Greedy
had of me. JAMES LEACH.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-18
Gen. Grosvenor at Yarmouth

The Republicans held a fine meeting Satur-
day evening at Yarmouth. The weather was
very inclement indeed it rained nearly all the
evening, but, Notwithstanding, the hall was
we IL filled by an attentive and enthusiastic
audience. Mr.. Charles Humphrey was chosen
President of the meeting and introduced Gen.
eral C. III. Grosvenor of Ohio who spoke for
an hour and half, receiving the undivided at
tention of the audience throughout
Gen Grosvenor speaks at Harrison this EVEN
ing, and Woodford's Corner Tuesday, and
then goes to York county.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-18
Rr1sipess Changes.

The following business changes are reported
for the past week.
Arson (North)-Wm f. Blunt & Son, pilot
ographers, sold out.
Charles w. Stewart, boots and shoes, sold
out.
Augusta Williamson & Greenwood, stoves,
dis now Williamson, Ward & Cogan.
Bangor-C. A. Page, grocer, sold to Owen
Lynch.
goods, dis; now N. o. Douglass.
Locke, Twitchell & Co., dry goods, dis; now
Storer Bros & Co., and Twitchell, Chapman
& Co.
Sanford (Springvale)-C. T, Richardson,
ieweler, sold to I'll. j. Frost.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-18
Colonel Harper Gives Up Ohio.

COIOn6I HaFpeT OIV6S Up OIIIO.
Friday evening Col. Harper Of Illinois spoke
in Saco, and previous to the delivery of his
harangue, while in the Saco House in CONVEX
sation with Col. j. c. Jacoby of New York, a
former Ohio resident, and Lieut. Colonel of
the Oath New York Regiment, referring to the
Ohio election he said in response to question
by Col. Jacoby as to what he thought would
be the result of the contest in that state II
have not the least doubt but what Charles
Foster will be elected as Ewing cannot get the
Greenback vote as the extreme Greenbackers
will vote for their candidates, and the hard
money Democrats will vote for Foster" Col.
Harper declined to give any opinion IN regard
to the election in this State.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-18
Drowned at Old Orchard.

A gentleman about % years of age named
j. A. Duffee, of Ottawa, Canada, was drowned
at Old Orchard about II a. m. yesterday He
was boarding at Cleaves' Hotel, and was cor
sidered one of the best swimmers at the beach.
His body was washed ashore (nearly half a
mile west of the place where he was drowned)
about p. IN. He was seen to throw up his
hands and heard to call for help, but went
down before help could reach him. Cramp
was probably the cause.
Another gentleman, accompanied by four
ladies, narrowly escaped similar fate