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The English Speakership.

Many persons in treating Of recent occur
rences in the English House of Commons or
roneously refer to the Speaker as if, like the
Speakers of legislative assemblies in this coun-
try, he were a mouthpiece and representative
merely of the body which elects him. In fact,
ever since the creation of the office, in the
reign of Edward Ill, the Speaker of the Com
mons has had and still possesses very impor-
tant independent powers. For instance, there
is no appeal from the decision of the British
Speaker to a majority vote of the members
present. He is, to large extent, autocratc
over the members as representative OF the
sovereign who has confirmed his choice. His
title comes from his having been in early times
the exclusive spokesman for the Commons
in their intercourse with the Crown and the
peers. Hence his precedence Immediately
after the barons. In reference to the power
just exerted by Mr.. Speaker Brand, oi closing
debate, "D0d's Parliamentary Companion"
may be cited: "A debate being ended, either
by pause or at the manifest wish OF large
majority, the Speaker puts the question" 1t
would seem from this that the Speaker has a
discretion to close the debate sat the manifest
wish of a large majority" This "wish" has
been usually manifested" by calls Of "Ques-
tion," or of divide" and in disorderly times
By coughing and miscellaneous noises. The
Speaker i'll his interference of last week only
interpreted his discretion of putting the ques-
tion when the debate had practically ended
sat the manifest wish of large majority"
rather more literally than has of late years
been usual.
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A Horse Car Incident.

Not long ago, says the Boston correspondent
of the Concord Monitor had occasion to ride
in Beacon street car, well filed with passen-
gers, many of them Back bay gentlemen going
home to late dinners. took the only vacant
seat, which was near the forward end. Very
soon a lady friend entered in velvet polonaise,
bordered with chinchilla fur, and rich Paris
bonnet. Instantly several gentlemen sprang
to their feet, offering seats. With gracious
recognition of their courtesy, she accepted one
midway the car. They crowded together on
the opposite side, and the gentleman who had
risen was reseated. The next passenger was
a negress bowed with age, neatly but poorly
clad, and carrying large basket, filled appar-
emily with laundry work She gave a timid
glance up the car, with the sad, pathetic eyes
of her race. l scanned the faces Of the young
men, wondering which one would befriend
her. The conductor slammed the door, and,
as the car started, the woman lurched forward
but not a man stirred! My friend laid her
dainty glove ON the wrinkled hand and quietly
seated poor Africa in her place, arranging the
basket conveniently at her feet. Their indiffer-
ence fled at once. There were seats for the
elegant lady on the right and left, which she
frigdly declined. After moment, large,
fne-looking man rose, and touching his hat,
said gravely, while the color deepened in his
face: 81 deserved your rebuke. viii you
kindly take my seat?' She accepted his
apology and his seat am sure none who saw
the incident will ever forget it.
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civilization is yet to be found among English
gentlefolk, where culture has gone hand in
hand with breed. And have an instructive
repugnance to nickel and veneer of all kinds.
Lord Beaconsfield in his recent production,
"Endymion," has gone out of his way TO use
double-shotted sneer. He makes one of his
high-born characters suggest the supposition
that society in America is very like society in
Manchester. And yet these American people,
like the working and middle classes of England
have done great things, Notwithstanding much
opposition from the patrician class. To my
mind one of the sublimest episodes in the his
tory OF nations was seen after the suppression
of the Southern shareholders revolt against
the United States, when vast army was rap
idly disbanded, and its soldiers returned to
their peaceful avocations as citizens. Nor was
the example of the United States Government
less striking for its magnanimity when it
forgave and set free the leading rebels, who
had caused and set free the leading rebels who
amount of blood and treasure To their honor
also, be it remembered that they were willing
to submit important claims to arbitration with
respect to the pirate ship Alabama, built and
launched in one of our chief ports, and which
thence sailed forth on the high seas to burn
and destroy the property of a friendly nation.
These were two examples which will not bo
without effect on future history.
no people OF In6 Onlt6Q states are the most
instructed people in the world, and among the
most law-abiding. The school-house of New
England was not planted in vain, and hope
it will be jealously guarded from priestly in
reference to all future time. There was sown
the little seed which terminated and grew into
the tree of liberty, and the defence of which
has lifted the United States to foremost place
in the nations of the earth. They are a nation
of workers. Time will bring leisure when art
will grow upon American soil. There is even
now no English poet who is more read and
whose combination of mind and feeling has
deeper hold on the affections of the multitude
than Longfellow; and for his CHEEKY, delight
full companionship, who can compare with
Oliver Wendell Holmes? The Ameri-
can character has some blemishes which
time may change. Like the newly
made rich in the old world there is too fire.
quently se,f-assertive tone which is not pleas
ant and want of difference which is painful
to witness. But these are perhaps the exhu-
bearnce of strength, and as time goes on an in
creased leisure may bring greater tranquility
Of life and repose of mind, fruitful of good 70.
Suits Already 1 see the beginning of the
new age;-that activity in intellectual work
which continually applies itself to practical af-
fairs, and which has given us the sewing ma
chine, the steam plough, the improved print
ing press, and a perfect host of inventions for
economiziDg human labor, will never pass
away, but may in other generations work out
its subtle life in creative art.
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An Unprejudiced Englishman
Abroad.

IT. r. Wilkinson, banker, in Manchester City
News
The great fact which was ever present to my
mind, and was brought nome to me in a thous-
and ways, from the morning 1 stepped upon
the quay by the Hudson River and was ac-
costed by Custom House officer, to the day L
embarked on my return home, was the Ameri-
can people. There, separated from US only by
the ocean, are fifty millions of people, speaking
our language, working hard, late and early,
prospering and happy, self-govsrned and
strong. Unconsoled by the presence of a State
Church, and yet possessing more places of wor-
ship per head of population than elsewhere;
unprotected by great costly standing army or
navy, and yet secure; and even destitute of an
aristocracy with hereditary privileges and
power yet unconscious of their poverty. To
travel in the United States is to witness the
full meaning of the civilization of the nine
teenth century, untrammelled by prejudice or
precedent Do not let this be misconstrued
into speaking in a strain derogatory of my own
country. 1t is not so intended, for am suffi-
ciently antiquated and unequal to the task of
divesting myself OF what may be called preju-
dice to still believe that the best outcome of
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[Harper's Magazine.l
Simplicity in Dress.

Our young girls in America do not seem to
have the sense of the beauty of simplicity in
dress. No young girl looks as young or as love-
ly in heavy velvets and loaded trimmings as
in simple muslins and SOFT clinging materials.
They detract from their own fresh charms by
calling attention to their adornment.
should say that no jewels, unless a single row
of pearls about the throat, no lace but simple
valenciennes, should be worn by any girl
younger than twenty-one. A dress perfectly
fresh, light in color, (where the complexion
permits) beautifully cut, and almost entirely
untrimmed, cannot be improved upon for a
young girl. 1t is the sweet, rounded forms,
the dewy bloom of the cheek the clear young
eyes, the soft, tender lips, that we want to see.
Where silks are worn, they should not be- OF
heavy quality, but soft. Our young girls wear
dresses like dowagers. 1t is futile waste of
money; no beauty is attained.
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Poor Mems Wives.
Kingston Freemanl

livingston freeman
The trouble is, none of our young women are
willing to become poor mems wives, proies.
sedly, even though they may be so in reality.
The girl who marries Apon 81 900 year. looks
forward TO a life spent in second-rate boarding
houses, from which she will squeeze out GER
tain cheap domesticity and some expensive
pleasures. The children which Heaven may
send, are not thought of nor provided for. 1t
is a question whether the young wife can make
herself dress, or prepare herself a wholesome
meal OF victuals. She narries for freedom, TO
have good time. to spend money which she
neither earns, nor helps to earn-fOr Heaven
knows what-but certainly not to make COM
Portable, if humble, home foe her husband. In
this respect We consider the British girl has an
immense advantage over the American. From
the highest to the lowest circles Of society in
Britain, girls are trained to make good and
useful wives, inasmuch as ladies preside over
the departments of their household, and see
that everything is Kept clean, and the food is
well cooked, so also in the lower classes moth
ers teach their daughters to do the same for
themselves, without suffering any loss of dig
nifty in the doing of it. Many of our Ameri-
can girls will be surprised to learn that the
FrlnceSS Louise frequently makes her pastry
and makes it well, too. On one OCCASION some
apricot tarts OF her making being praised by a
guest, the royal lady wrote out recipe, with
the words underlined, 'If you desire to have
an apricot tart properly cooked, always make
it with an upper crust!' The story has point,
and the point is that one can never know how
to do thing too well. One of the great hind
RANGES against getting a good wife arises from
the false basis upon which society is construct
ed. The idea that equality is the peculiar
birthright of all Americans is erroneous.
Where every person thinks hs or she is as good
as the next, there is always the opposite proof
of incompetency. A person is neither better
nor worse than another except in the degree
of worth which is honestly sought to be at
tanned. But the disposition of young women
of the present day (and the same may be said
largely OF young men, though perhaps not to
the same extent)i is to think they are as good
as anyone else, without taking the trouble to
be So From this erroneous belief arise many
of the evils from which society suffers.
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In view of the fact that British writer's
and journals have expressed great surprise
in behalf of oppressed people, the Philadel-
phia Press suggests that it may be well for
Congress to express, in temperate manner,
sympathy with the people of Ireland and of
the Transvaal republic. In this case how
can we uphold the Monroe doctrine? What
better right have we to interfere with the af-
fairs Of the Eastern Continent than Europe
ans have TO interfere with the affairs of the
Western Continent? Our National House,
however, has disregarded this consideration,
and passed the resolution of sympathy.
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Tempora Mutantur.

On the 9th March, 1876, the Union League
Club passed, mem. con-. series of resolutions,
of which the following preamble may be cited
as sample:
'That in view of the recent and repeated ex-
posures of corruption and fraud in the admin
istration of public affairs, the welfare of the
Republican party, as we'll as of the country,
demands searching and thorough investiga-
tion of the condition and conduct of every
branch of the public service, to the end that
all corrupt practices may be brought to light,
and that all who have abused and betrayed
their public trusts, whatever may be their sta
tion, may be exposed and punished"
On the 10th February, 1881, the same Club
passed, without dissent, the following resolu-
ton. No better evidence could be adduced
that a more robust and manly sentiment is
gaining growth in the community, and that
reckless defamation of public men and mis-
representation in respect of public affairs no
longer find credulous acceptance among re
spectacle people:
"Tbat the last meeting of the Club on the
premises from which it is about to remove, af-
ter an occupancy of thirteen years, presents a
suitable occasion for a renewed expression by
it's members of their attachment to and conf
dence in the Republican party-a party whose
suffrageS have given to the country two PreSi-
dents whose historic fame will rank in all the
ages to come with that of the first and greatest
and successive administrations that have been
great in war. in peace, in diplomacy, in finance;
that have upheld the flag, unshackled the
slave maintained the equality before the law
of all citizens, sustained tie Constitution as it
is, preserved the national credit, faithfully col
lected and honestly disbursed the revenues;
paid in sound money q third of the national
debt; prevented the growth OF abuses in the
public service by promptly exposing and pun
ishing avery breach of trust, and making a
record so clear and stainless that the most per-
sistent and searching scrutiny by friends and
foes has failed to discover any blemish to inn
pair confidence in its integrity and honor"
Thus the Union League Club has at last made
atonement and apology for its error in render
ing too ready credence to slanderous imputa-
tions against the administration of the soldier
statesman, whose good name is dear to his
countrymen, and whose conduct in every rela-
tion of life has been above reproach
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-14

New YORK Post: From higher point
of view this dispute between the Interior
Department and the sentimentalists is con-
temptible. So long, however, as Mr.. Schurz
is niisrepresented and maligned, it is not in
human nature for him to refrain from using
the weapons which his weak-headed libelers
have placed in his hands. We are told that
even worm will turn, and it is not to be
supposed that a man who has done so much
as Mr.. Schurz for his adopted country will
tamely see his weli-earned reputation i'm
paired by the gushing ignorance of crowd
of personal enemies.
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JUDGE KELLEY has told a correspondent of
the Chicago lnter-Ocean that the next Con-
gress would be more unfavorable TO reduc-
ton of the tariff to the basis of tariff for
revenue only than the present Congress.
The rapid and extensive development of i'm
portant manufactures during the late season
of prosperity in the West and South had, he
said, brought people to see upon what legis-
lation this prosperity rested.
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THERE is nov in the library of Princeton
college what is known as the Pierson collec-
tion of books and pamphlets on the civil
war. 1t was made by an alumnus of
Princeton, who has ransacked the country
for his material, and is believed to be Of its
kipd unsurpassed. The collection, which
is carefully guarded by the librarian, is ac-
cessible for reference.
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-14

The Chicago Times's Washington corre-
general political circles that Democratic OBJ
lection to the retirement OF Ulysses S. Grant
from the army, with the rank and pay
which belonged to him when he resigned to
accept the Presidency of the United States,
will be withdrawn to such an extent as to
allow the passage of the bill before the ex-
piration Of the Forty-sixth Congress.
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-14

The Cincinnati Gazette man found Sarah
Bernhardt painting in large armchair
behind the scenes at Pixies, and thus de-
scribes the ecstatic scene that followed: "She
was delighted to find that she was to be inter-
viewed in her own graceful, Gallo tongue,
and rising with incredible alacrity, extended
her lissome fingers, of which action the Ga
zette man showed his appreciation by respect
fully salutng them with chase kiss, mean
while bowing low, a Ia mode Frdncaise. This
little bit of saCoir faire placed the interviewer
and interviewed upon desirable terms of init
macy" The Gazette man seems to be too
sweet for anything but clubbing.
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THE National Republican urges that if
the solid South is to be broken the Repub-
lican managers in Virginia must begin it
to-day. 1t cannot be done by keeping the
Republican party small in order that the
Federal patronage may go around among its
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-14

Gov. ROBERTS of Texas has sent special
message to the Legislature, in which he de-
clares that the failure to execute the crimi-
nal laws of the State is due largely to the
inefficiency and inexperience of the prose-
cutting officers. By sort of professional
courtesy, young and inexperienced lawyers
constitute the larger part of the prosecuting
officers.
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-14

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for pubca-
tion but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve com
muncations that are not used.
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Boston. Dec. Is. 80.

MIS-. JuIye MYERS
Ma lam, About the 3rd of Dec. 1879, was TAX
wi h yelling in my foot which settled into dry
Gangrene. told that had not "a hours to live.
My wife catching at the last straw, applied your
sve: it Fept the Gangrene from spreading any fur
TIE andsaved my lite. am 78 years of age and
the few remaining years Of my life. entirely you.
Yours etc. VIM. Wood,
As Buckingham Street.
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THE PRESS.
MONDAY MORNING, FEB. IA.

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate signed by Stanley Pullen,
Editor, All railway, steamboat and hotel managers
will confer favor upon us by demanding credentials
of every person claiming to represent Journal 4
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SOUTHERN Strawberries, it is said, will
come into the market fully month later
than usual, on account of the severe weatE-
er in the Southern States aud the unusually
large snow fall.
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BUFFALO Express: Gen. Garfield has
made his cabinet to suit himself. If the
people wanted it to suit somebody else they
would have elected that somebody Presi-
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Dissolution.

fuNHE copartnership heretofore existing between
l. Loren D. Austin and Edgar e. McKenney un-
Ter the style of AUSTIN & MCKINNEY, is this
cay dissolved by mutual consent.
EDGAR E. MCKINNEY will continue the bus
mess aud adjust all accounts at the old stand, 1S1
Middle Street
Portland, Feb. L, 1881. feb1 eod2ws
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AS A POLITICAL JOURNAL,

the PRESS will be devoted as in the past to dis
eliminating support of the Republican party, and
will stand through thick and thin for the equal
rights of all citizens throughout the length and
breadth of the Republic. 1t will always speak out
for EDUCATION, good morals and just laws. bep wing
that the safety of the nation depends upon these
things
Tn events of the coming year at home and abroad
bid fair to be of unusual interest The develop
ment of the policy OF the incoming national admil-
istraton must attract great attention and be eager
ly watched. Abroad the condition of affairs in Ire
land is becoming more threatening, and the day
may not be far distant when Lews from that quar-
ter will be of absorbing interest. a daily journal
with telegraph reports from all sections OF our own
country and other countries will therefore be ne
cessity to every citizen of Maine who takes an in
telligent interest in affairs.
The DAILY PRESS is offered to mail subscribers
postage paidfor 81 per year, So 80 for six months
or 81 10 for three months, if paid strictly in dd-
Udnce.
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COMMERCIAL NEWSPAPER,

the PRESS must commend itself to every citizen of
Maine engaged in trade commerce. 1t contains
daily reports by telegraph of the condition of for
egn and domestic markets, while the Importance of
Portland as a distributing centre for the State
makes its local market reports of great value Its
ship news is always full and accurate. In its
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As Buckingham Stree

Boston, Jan. 26, 1880.
Mrs. Myers Dear Madam-Having been afflicted
for several years with piles and having tried numer
remedies without avail, / was persuaded to try
your drawing and healing save and am happy to say
has met with complete success
EDWARD F. KENNEY,
No. Knapp ST., Boston, Mass.
w. f. Phillips a. Co., Wholesale Agents.
ap5 div
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COMPREHENSIVE.
Notice of Dissolution.

TItHE Copartnership heretofore existing under the
u firm name and style of ADAMS & ROBINSON,
9 this day dissolved by mutual consent The busi-
ness will be continued at the old stand by Benjamin
Adams, who will assume all liabilities of the late
rm and who alone is authorized to collect all bills
BENJAMIN ADAMS.
FRED ROBINSON.
Portland, Feb. IL, 1881.
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EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT

it is stronger than any daily journal in
Maine. Its treatment of the current political topics
of the day is prompt, able and discriminating
while its book reviews and literary criticisms are
prepared with great and are notable for their
keen insight and pure and finished literary style.
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-14

discard all soothing syrups and use the Boston Bat
terry, thus relieving the child of much suffering
caused by narcotics. Sent by mail everywhere on
receipt OF price Soc. Sold by all Druggists. Men
and Women Agents wanted in every city and town.
Address Boston Gavanic Battery Co., II fremont
St., Boston, Mass. dec1O d&w1y
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$1,000 REWARD!

Ulcers Abscesses Sores of long standing Eryspelas
Piles, Salt kheum, Soft and liberated Corns, Chill
blains Infamed Joints, Frost Bites, etc. Mrs
Julye Myers Drawing Healing Salve fails to cure
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-14
Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
The Annual Meeting of the Maine Woman's Chris
tan Temperance Union will be held in
Augusta, Feb, l5th and 18th.

at the rooms of the W. C. I. u, ON Water Street,
where reception will be given to delegates and
visitors Monday Eve'g, Feb II, Members of auxil
iary W. G. 7. Unions will please address Mrs. C. L
Hooper, Augusta. for places of free entertainment
Half fare may be expected on railroads.
On Tuesday evening, Feb. 10, Mrs. j. Ellen Eos
ter, the eminent Iowa lawyer, will deliver an ad-
dress in Granite Hail.
MRS. L. NJ. n. STEVENS, Pres
MRS. c. C. HUNT, Cor. Sec'y.
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LEGISLATURE,

it will be represented at Augusta by capable
special correspondent who will furnish full daily
reports of the proceedings. The election of United
States Senator and the settlement of the State vau-
alton. both of which will devolve upon the next
legislature well the fact that that Legislature
will be the last for two years will render the coming
session one of great interest and importance AS a
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DISSOLUTION.

f7tHE copartnership heretofore existing between
Il Bernard Donahue and Edward Brady
known as DONAHUE & BRADY, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent All accounts will be set
Grocery business at the old stand, Fore and
Centre streets.
BERNARD G. DONAHUE,
EDWARD BRADY.
Feb. Sth 1881 eod1W