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OLD "FLEED OIRsON."
The Wreck" in Whittier's Ballad, a
Portland Vessel.

The Essex Statesman publishes photo
graphic facsimile of the poet Whittier's letter
to Samuel Roads, jr., author OF recent
history of Marblehead, cordially asserting to
Mr.. Roads correction of the story Of Floyd
Ireson. The poet. as will be remembered,
alleged that Ireson
"Sailed away
From leaking ship, in Chaleur Bay
Sailed away from a sinking wreck,
With his own ns-people on her deck
The poet has made the world familiar with
the story
''Old Floyd Ireson for his hard heart,
Ia rred and feathered and carried in a cart
By the women of Marblehead''
Now for the history. Mr.. Roads says that
while returning from the Grand Banks on
Friday, Oct %, 1908, the schooner Betty,
Benz. Ireson, skipper, when off Cape Cod
lighthouse, about II O'Clock at night passed
the schooner Active of Portland The latter
was in sinking condition and only her
captain and three passengers escaped, being
taken off by Truro whale boat The crew of
the Betty laid the blame all upon the skipper
and their story was confirmed by Captain
Gibbons of the Active, when he subsequently
reached Marblehead. The Marbleheaders
were so incensed that several men seized Ireson
and tarred and feathered him. The victim
was dragged through the town followed by a
multitude of men and boys. few women
may have followed after but they had nothing
to do with the tarring and feathering. Skip
per Ireson, says the historian, was not more to
blame than his crew, and probably not to
blame at all. In fact, it is stated, that lreson
wanted to lay by the wreck all night, and
rescue the men in the morning, but the crew
of the Betty objected and insisted on going
home. Arrived in Marblehead, they feared
the indignation of the people and laid all the
blame ON the skipper. Mr.. Whittier how
writes to the historian: 81 have no doubt thy
version is the correct one. My verse was
solely founded on fragment of rhyme which
Iheard from one of my early school-mates, a
native of Marblehead. 1 knew nothing of
the particulars and the narrative of the ballad
was pure fancy The Marblehead people
generally think that Ireson was innocent.
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Personal.

Rev. DIR. Hamlin, who | has been acting
President of Middlebury College, has been
elected permanent President.
Hon. S. E. Spring and Hon. Jacob McLel-
Ian are convalescing.
Rev. DIR Seward has accepted the call to the
Plymouth church.
We were pleased to see Everett Smith, Esq,
ON the street yesterday, after his long illness.
Mr.. w. I. Small Secretary of the Trustees
of Evergreen Cemetery, is confined to the
house by illness.
Mr.. George Brigham of Falmouth, a for
mer resident of Portland, who will be remem-
bered as proprietor of the old Walker House,
is lying seriously ill at the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. Stone ON Winter street. He
came from Falmouth Friday to consult DR..
Hersom before the latters departure for
Europe, and while at his daughters was
stricken with paralysis. He has no use of the
left side of his body. The physicians consider
his case critical.
Capt. Boutelle, editor of the Bangor Wing,
is out of danger, and it is believed his recov
cry will now be rapid. This will be gratifying
intelligence to his many friends.
A c. Bradstreet, Esq, of Bridgton, who has
represented his own town in the Legislature
for two winters past, has recently received a
flattering offer to go South, in connection with
arailroad extending from Texas into Mexico.
- Mr. T. G. Rich, the efficient farm Superin.
tendent at the State College, Orono, has with
drawn his resignation and will remain another
year.
Albert j. Hayden, son of Isaac Hayden,
agent of the Duck Mills, Lawrence, and
brother of Willard B. Hayden, Superinten.
dent, died at his residence at Boston High
lands, Friday afternoon, aged 80 years. The
Lawrence Eagle says Deceased lived in this
city nearly all his life, and is we'll remembered
by many of the old resinents. He received his
education in the city schools, and during the
years 1857 IS he was employed in the Office OF
the Duck Mills. His last illness was Bright's
disease, from which he had been seriously i'll
the past four months Mr.. Hayden married
Miss Fanny Ellis of Portland.
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TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 1s.
THE PRESS


Nsy be obtained at the Periodical Depots Of N. G
T. ssenden, Marquis Brunei g. Co., Andrews, Arm
strong. Cox. Wentworth, Hodsdon, A. L. Cleveland,
40 Middle St.. Welander Boston & Maine Depot, and
Chisholm Bros. on all trains that run out of the
city.
Auburn, willard Small & Co.
Augusta, +. Pierce.
Bangor j. H. Babb & Co.
Bath, of j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford, +. NJ Burnham.
. Jellerson's Bookstore.
Bridgton, Daniel Dickens.
Brunswick, B. g. Dennson.
Cumpsrland Mills f. A. Verrill.
Damariscotta, K. W. Dunbar
Freeport, W. A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, X. C. Harmon.
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham, j. Irish.
Haliowell, q. l.. Spaulding.
Lewiston, Chandler & Estes.
Lisbon, @. X. tDudkins.
Mechanic Falls A. W. Bridge, f. A. Millett.
Norway, A. o. Noyes.
Richmond, q. A. Beale.
Rockland, o. q. Andrews.
Sabattus, f. III. johnson.
Saccarappa, at the Pest Office.
Saco, of L. Hodsdon and III. B. Kendrick.
Thomaston, s. Delano.
Vinalhaven, B. Lane.
Waldoboro G. Bliss.
Waterville, j. M. Wall.
Wiscasset, Gibbs q Rundlet,
woodford's Corner. II. Moody.
Yarmouth, @. K. Coombs
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Skating Masquerade.

The indications are that there will be large
party in costume at the rink next Thursday.
Already large number of dresses have been
engaged at Littlefelds. The costume party
will notice that tw o large rooms up stairs will
be used for dressing rooms, where skates will
be brought previous to the grand march. No
gentleman will be allowed on the floor unless
in costume until $50.
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Atrato Mining COMPANY.

A letter received yesterday from the COM
pany's commercial agent at Carthagena reports
the mining party up the Atrato river as far as
Turbo, with the steamer "Millicent" and the
two large scows already put together ready for
work This letter is dated the 21st OF March,
and the news from the party m ust date back
two or three days further, SO it seems safe to
conclude that by that date (the 21st) the party
were actually at work in the gold-bearing
sand-beds.
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First Parish Meeting.

The annual meeting of the First Parish
was held yesterday afternoon. The following
officers were chosen:
Moderator-S. j. Anderson.
Clerk-T. H. Haskell.
Assessors-F. R. Barrett Augustus Cum
mings.
Treasurer-Chares G. Haines.
Parish Committee. P. Harrington, Mark
P. Emery, George P Barrett.
The pastors salary was fixed at $4,000 and
the appropriation for music for the current
wear at ST. 600
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The Twenty Dollar Fraud.

Our readers are cautioned that the nice APP
pearing stranger who would be SO much
obliged if they would kindly change a twenty
dollar bill, is about again, or one of his pals.
Saturday afternoon a Commercial street
merchant lost S. by his insinuating wles.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-12
Real Estate.

The following transfers were reported yester-
day in this county:
Cape Elizabeth-Wm. II. Kincaid to Edwin
P. Thompson, two lots of land.
Windham-Abbie B. Snow to VIM. Strout,
lot of land.
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Extra
Bargains

1 lot Plaid Ginghams, in
remnants, for s 1-2 cts,
worth Is cts.
l lot of Fruit of the
Loom, remnants, z 1-2 cts.
worth IL 1-2c.
l lot Cotton Flannel rem
nants 5 Cts, worth IL 1-2c.
| have closed out from a
Bankrupt Stock a large lot
of
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st. Luke's Cathedral.

The following will be the programme of SER
vices at st. Luke's Cathedral for Holy and
Easter week:
Daily at II a. m. and y p. m. Sermon at
each service.
Maunday Thursday-Holy Communion at II
a. m.
Good Friday-Sermon at II a. m.
Easter Evening-Adult baptism at p. m.
Easter Day Holy Communion at T. M, and
10a a. m. Evening prayer at p m. Baptism
of children,at d. m.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
i. A. r. A.-Easter Monday Ball.
FINANCIAL COLUMN.
Investment Securities H. NJ. Payson & Co.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Honest Dealing-C. ID. B. Fisk g. Co.
Uulaundried Shirts-A. B. Butler.
Opening of Spring Millinery-Mrs. l. P. johnson
Exhibition-Cyrus f. Davis.
Cape Observation-Disclosures Notice.
Wanted Immediat ely-A. S. Fernald
Wanted-0. W. Fullam.
Found-A Purse
Found-Opera Glasses.
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Larceny.

Marshal Bridges arrested man for the lar
ceny OF coat at Dyers on Long wharf, yester-
day afternoon.
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Office Superintendent General of the Grand
National Exhibition of the american Institute
of Science, art and Industry, of the City of
Neac York. FINDING Of the Committee of E1-
ports and Judges.)
1--WE recommend the Medals of Excellence
for the Witch Hazel Preparations of the Lie
big Company as being of great value and puri-
fy."
In accordance with the finding the Medals
of Excellence were awarded
CHARLES WAGER HULL,
Superintendent General.
Cures Piles, Salt Rheum, Rheumatism,
Neuralgia Catarrh, Painful Monthles, Skin
Diseases.
Sold in fifty cents and dollar sizes.
apI1-T TIL Saw
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CAPE ELIZABET

NOTICE is hereby given, that the road leading
~ from the Cape Cottage to Pond Cove known
as the Shore Road will be closed for repairs on and
after Tuesday. April 18th, until further notice.
Cape Elizabeth, April 9Th, 1881.
THOMAS B. HASKELL Selectmen
STEPHEN SCAMMAN, of
M. j. PEABBLES, ! Cane Elizabeth
AMI 2d1w -
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We have a full line of
LADIES'
GARMENTS

of all kinds that we shall
offer at very low prices.
In Dress and Cloak Trim
mingS of all kinds we can
show yOua splendid assOrt-
ment. We can give you an
elegant PasSementerie for
so cts, worth rs Cts, and
the finest assortment of
Dress and Cloak Buttons i'm
the city.
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DR.. o. Fitzgerald,

man who makes SO many wonderful cures,
al visit Portland, Falmouth Hotel Friday
and Saturday, the 18th and 10th, and will ex
anime all who may call on him, free of
charge. ap8td
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-12

Rev. Hezekiah Short of the First Oh ristian
church of York, has resigned and removed to
Michigan.
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We have a few
Quilts

left from our sale last week
that are decidedly cheap,
and less than you will have
a chance to secure them
again this season.
We have just secured a
large lot of fine All Wool
Dress Goods and Dress
Flannels, in very desir-
able Spring shades, that
we can sell fully rs per ct.
less than we shall be able
to offer the same goods
again this season, and less
than you can buy them
elsewhere.
The above Dress Goods
are the best value ever Of
fered in Portland. 1t will
be for the interest of all to
visit our store this week
and secure some of the ma
ny good Bargains we have
to offer.
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FRENCH ADVERTISING CARDs.-The best pro-
auctions of six of the leading houses of Paris.
FITZGERALD,
ap3dtf 534 Congress, agent for Maine.
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As OF OLD, large and medium sized ladies
can find perfect fitting Hoop Skirts and Cor
sets at Fitzgerald's, 534 Congress street.
AMI diff
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Wanted

A Experienced man in a Stove Shop. Steady
"A employment to the right kind of man. APP
ply to 9. W.FULLAM, Al Exchange St.
apr12 DIT.
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of subscriptions to be found in
any City in New England. Our
Stock is full and complete, en-
bracing the new designs in large
variety of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-02-06

ton OF ore than the ore is worth
allowing a reasonable percentage for
interest on the investment-they
will not long pracsice putting their
hands into their pockets to
make up the deficiency. They
will rather abandon The mines until
such time as cheaper methods of
working shall be devised. 1t is hoped
that the Silver Reef difficulty will be
speedily adjusted in such a way as
shall be fair and equitable to both
the miners and the mine-owuers.
The important industry OF mining is
not yet sufficiently developed in this
country as to be able to sustain any
such serious misfortune as discon-
tented miners unions could bring
upon it, and the miners as class
are not in condition to take the in.
evitable consequences that must fol-
low ill.cousidered, arbitrary, unrea-
sonable demands upon their part.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-02-06
THOMAS CARLYLE.

The distinguished essayist, bio
grapher and historian whose name
appears above, has bresthed his last,
dying at the ripe sge of Sc yesrs.
Carlyle was one of the most remark
able, as be was one of the most bril-
liant men of the century, and he
leaves a name that will live for CEN
turtles. 1t tender age he gave prom
ise of greatness in the intellectual
world. His parents set out to educate
him for lbe ministry. At IA he was
placed in the University of Edinburgh,
where he went through the regular
curriculum, studying mathematics
under the famous Professor Leslie.
He remained at the university up
wards of seven years, and then taught
mathematics in a private school
for two years, when he deter
mined to adopt literature as q
profession. His first productions
appeared in the Edinburgh Ency-
oIop@dia." Soon afterwards he be-
came a regular contributor to the
London Magazine, 10 which was first
published the admirable Life OF
Schiller" which added greatly 10 his
fast rising fame. Between 1880 and
1888 lie wrote "5artor Resartus, "
the publication OF which at
once placed him among the
great literary characters OF his
time. His essays. histories and
Biographies appeared thereafter
in rapid succession. and as they are
all familiar to the reading public, it
is unnecessary to mention the long
list of his productions from 1888 10
1866, since which latter year he wrote
comparatively little. Those who have
read either his essays or his histories
will agree with what q friend
said of MIN: "Mr. Carlyle's
characteristic is a rugged earn
estness of expression, and q
range of thought widened and deep
ened by his acquaintance with the
great German thinkers" Though for
fifty seven years Mr.. Carlyle was q
resident OF London, be is TO be buried
at the town of his birth, FoCleiechan,
q small village in Dlmlriesshire.
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and l don't know but be was at the
time he died, but the administrations
of his estate managed to absorb the
the whole OF it, 60 that when had
done with school, / found myself
with all the breeding and tastes OF q
gentleman without silver to main
tain its dignity. or course l was far
too ignorant and uEsophisiicated to
know much about life, or anything
about law and consequently l was
unprepared TO assert my rights had
the inclination for 30 doing existed
Besides, my knowledge OF wrong
doing only amounted to suspicion
of foul play, and if had had wealth
to back me, / might have failed 10
make them disgorge and without it.
it was impossible. Possession, We are
told, is nine points 10 the law and
though chagrined and disheartened,
I had to bear it."
Disappointed in my expectations
at home, ] was ready to accept any
opening fortune might present--nor
was / long waiting to receive it. l
had read Lewis and Clark's narrative
of their explorations up the Missouri
River, along the course OF the
Columbia and in Oregon, and is had
fired my youthful mind, and reused
great desire to try similar once. But
how? was the QUESTION. At length
chance afforded me the opportunity
l sought. l heard that Captain
Bonneville was organizing, under
government auspices, an exploring
expedition to the interior of the COO
linent and perhaps 10 the western
sea. determined, il possible, to 60
with him, and l was successful when
l applied for permission. The adj
ministrators advanced means to pro-
cure me an outfit and when l started
l honestly believe they wished TO see
me never again. l went first to st.
Louis and thence by boat to Fort
Jefferson, some distance up the river,
l there met with Captain Bonneville
and had no difficulty in arranging
terms to our mutual satisfaction. He
was an agreeable man, well educated
and talented. Descended from
French parents. hs had a vivacity and
lightheaItedness very well cslculsted
to do away with much of the monot-
ononousness of life upon the prairie,
where nature. not art, rules pre-
dominant.
Behold nae then, mounted upon q
wild mustang, every moment in
danger OF being pitched of, breaking
either my head or my neck. l was
a bold rider, if not skillful one, and
vicious as my horse was at fret, he
gradually owned my supremacy and
became tractable and docile. 80 much
so that a whistle would bring him to
my side. we're it possible for him to
get there. owed my life, more than
once, to his sagacity and obedience to
my call.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-02-06
HOUSE.

Washington, 5.-Bicknell called
up the electoral resolution, to avoid
difficulty regarding Georgia, although
it's vote could not affect the result.
Robson demanded . division on
the resolution. After an interesting
debate, in the course of which Fielder
and Speer asserted the loyalty of the
people OF Georgia and the subservienoy
of the state law TO federal law, which
remarks were received with applause
on the republican side, the resoIu-
ton was adopted, the first branch
without division, and the second
branch By vote of, yeas 100, and "
nays.
The spportionment bill was con-
sidered, Cox intimating that he would
call the previous question at 8 this
afternoon.
Calkens did not think any sppor-
tionment bill should be passed this
session. He was not sure the last
census was correct, aud evidenced
mysterious increase in South Caro-
lima.
Aiken referred to the time when no
democratic votes bad been cast in ell
South Carolina, and characterized the
republican position ss pharisaicsl
righteousness. The negroes ceased
to be republicans, first, because more
intelligent; second, because richer;
third, on account of being protected
from the oppression Of the Union
Leaguers associations. (Ironical
laughter and sneers on the republican
ride.) He would not warn the re-
publican party. but he would assert
that whatever fate befel the south, the
white man would succeed. They
never intended to have again in
South Carolina, or any other
southern state, that damrsble
domination Of the negro which they
had submitted to for eight years.
He defended the people of that Sec
ton from the presumption that they
we're taking away any rights OF the
colored man. That race would suffer
which was mentally inferior. II the
American people con6ded in the
people, the problem would
be worked out favorably to both races.
He characterized earpet-baggism in
the south as political legalized bur-
glsry, and asserted that northern
men going there to invest their money
and to help develop the resources OF
the country were always welcome.
Adjourned.
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The Electoral Count ResOIu-
lion.

Washington, 5.-In the House, in
the debate on the Morgan resoltiou,
to-day, Speer made the most stirring
speech which was alternately ap
plauded by republicans and demo
Gratis. He maintained that Georgia
was as devoted to the Union as any
state and had no fondness for the old
matters which had caused 30 much
nouble. Three democrat representa-
tves had already proven this by their
votes himself, FELTON, and Slephensl;
but be could not consent to sit idly by
as a spectotor, at the counting of the
presidential vote, when the law re-
quired that he should participate.
That Was q farce. The republicans,
as a rule, voted in the negative and
the democrats in the affirmative. The
democrats, however, voted
n the negative: Converse, Culberson,
durd, Clemens and Yeuug, of Ten
lessee; and the following republicans
q the affirmative: Baker, Bedford,
Bisbee, Bowman, Burrows, Calkins,
Cannon. Carpenter, Chit!endep,
Craps, Daggett. Dick. Ferndon, Field
Fisher, Hill. Hswley, Hayes, Hasel-
on, Heilmsn, Hiscock, Horn, Kelly,
killinger. Lindsay, MCGOWAN. Nor
on, O'Neill, Preecott, Price, Robin
on, Stone and Taylor. of Ohio. The
ext Of the resolution has already been
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NOTICE..

no THE HOLDERS OF THE
L Bonds and Coupons of the UtSh
Western Railway Company: You are
hereby notified to present the bonds and
coupons of the Utah Western Railway
Company held and owned by you, to me,
at my Office, in Salt Lake City, Utah
Territory, and upon the order of the Dis
trict Court Of the Third Judicial District
Of said Territory, you will receive from
NE your due proportion Of the funds now
in my hands derived fromsthe sale of the
property of the said Company. which
sale took place on the Sd day of Novem-
Der, a. D. 1881, pursuant to decree of
the said Court, rendered on the ID day of
August, 1880, in the suit of Royal NJ.
Bassett ct al. US. the Utah Western Rail-
way Company: and from the net income
and profits Of the said property while the
.ame was operated by the said Royal NJ,
Bassett and Z f. Bishop "a Trustees.
q. J. AVERILL,
Clerk OF the Third District Court.
By II. G. MCMILLAN,
Deputy Clerk.
February 5th, 1881. f6
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Davis, Chairman of the Judi.
cIary Committee.

Washington, Sit is to-day un-
derstood, on good authority, that in
the expected event of the orgsniza,
ton of the next Senate by the demo.
Gratis, the Craftsmanship of the Judi
ciaTy COMMITTEES will be given Judge
Davis, of-Illinois. whose vote on the
question of organization, has gen.
orally been considered somewhat
doubtful. Three democrats, who will
be members of The next Senate,
are above Judge Davis, in
the present list of membership
of the judiciary committee, and would
therefore,, under the usage of promo
ton, be entitled to the Craftsmanship
before the claims of Senator Davis
would be considered. These are
Senators Bsysrd, Garland and Lsmsr;
but all three of them have had chair
manships that, it Is said, they are
entirely willing to retain, and thus
leave the way open for Senator Davis
to become chairman OF the judiciary
committee. Bsyard prefers to remain
at the head Of the finance committee;
Lamar is satisfied With the railroads,
and Garland with the territories. I'll
is believed that the proposed arrange
nent will be highly pleasing to Judge
Davis, as he naturally prefers service
IN the judiciary committee, to any
other branch OF work.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-02-06

AMONG THE items in the river aud
harbor appropriation bill reported to
the House of Representatives on Sat
urday, We fail to find anything for the
mighty Jordan, the rushing Bear or
the raging Sewer. 1t is true, these
are not as large as the Amazon nor as
long IS the Mississippi, but they are
the best rivers we've got, and govern
ment ought not to slight them.