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The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
VALUABLE DOCUMENTS.
The Waldo Patent and Other Papers Con-
corning Gen. Knox.
THomAsroN. Oot. 25th. 1S82.

THoMAsroN, Oct. 25th, 1882.
TO the Editor Of the Press:
Your correspondent lately had tbs privilege
of inspecting some odd and rare documents at
the house of Hon. E. X. O'Brien, gentleman
whose interest in anything pertaining to the
early history of our State amounts to enthusi-
asm. Mr.. O'Bren and Thomas Vose, Esq,
OF this town are members of the well known
Society of the Cincinnati" composed of de-
scendAnts of the officers in the Revolution
airy War, men, who like Cineinnatus
the noble old Roman,
left the ploughshare in the void,
Their hoeks and herds without fold,f
and presented themselves living bulwark to
the cause of liberty. At the close of the war,
completely impoverished they founded this
society for the common advantage of them
selves and their descendants. Its headquar-
iers are at Philadelphia, and there is a branch
in each OF the original States. The charitable
fund of the Massachusetts branch amounts to
$4,000. Mr.. O'Brien's grandfather was
Captain John George, who served eight years
in the war of the Revolution, mostly under
Gen. Knox. His grandmother, Mrs. George,
at that time II years of age, rode by Bunker
Hill just after the close of the battle, was
thrown from her horse, and assisted to re-
mount by British officer. This lady lived
and passed her last days in Thomaston, and is
buried in our village cemetery.
The documents mentioned are from the val
liable library of the late Col. Henry B.
Humphrey of this town, and were presented
by Mrs. Humphrey to Mr.. O'Brien for the So
ciety of the Cincinnati. There ID the original
commission Of Gen. Henry Knox as the first
Secretary Of War, dated Sept 18th, 1885, and
signed by George Washington, Prest. Also
commission OF Henry Knox as major gem
eral of the q. s. army, dated July 18th, 1898,
signed by John Adams, and q commission OF
Henry jackson Knox, his son. as lieutenant
in the navy, June 18th, 1893, with the same
signature.
Then there is weekly return of Captain
Newell's company at Mount Washington,
dated Oct. 81, 1776, giving detailed account
OF the IS men under his charge, a very inter-
esting paper, yellow with age, and in a
cramped, awkward hand. Also a report of
Charles Hoff, stationed at Hibernia, giving a
detailed account of tho shot on hand at his
post, dated Aug. 3, 1850, and directed to the
Hon. Henry. Knox, Esq, Brig. Gen. of Ar
tlIery Ca mp"
The last one is the original indenture,
known AS the Waldo Patent from S. Douse
and VIM. Douse of Boston to s. Waldo, con-
veying 1000 acres of land, dated April 20,
1877.
Although these ancient and valuable papers
will find fitting repository among the arch
ives IL the society above mentioned, it seems a
matter of regret that they could not have
been secured by the Maine Historical Society,
by whom they would have been SO highly
priced. W.BM.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

Reception to the Young Men OF the
Hardware, Drug and Paint Trades.

The Portland Young Mems Christian Asso-
ton rendered reception last evening to the
young men of the hardware, drug and paint
trades of the city. The exercises, consisting
of brief addresses interspersed with vocal music
and readings by Mrs. E. Jennie Harwood of
Boston, took place in the hall of the association
before a large and appreciatiye audience,
among which were many members of promin-
ent business firms.
After brief, interesting remarks by DR.. Carl
ton Kimball, President OF the Assoca-
ton, Mrs HARDWOOD was introduced and sang
with great acceptance 1.-THE Bridge" Long
fellow.
Hon. n. H. Burgess followed with short
yet Interesting aud practical address.
Mrs. Howard then rectedE' Whistlng in
Heaven" ana "Too Late for the Train,'' which
were received with applause.
Rev. Prof j. M. Williams of Pine street
church Was then introduced and for fifteen
minutes held the audience spellbound with his
telling points and admirable suggestions TO
young men who are looking forward to sue
cessful business career. He emphasized Dan
oil Webster's saying that there was "plenty Of
room at tie top, and that it was through
hard work that the top was to be reached
through integrity, industry and brain.
The remainder of the programme was filed
by Mrs HARDWOOD and was as follows: Sulli-
wants "Will he GOMEZ scene from Henry the
VIII-Queen Catherine on Trial; ''The Irish
Letter.; "The Wounded Soldier; 'Aunty
Doleful's VISIT and "Sim's Little Girl"
Mrs Harwood was frequently encored In all
her numbers she proved herself an elocution-
ist of ability.
Miss Ada KenDard rendered valuable SER
vice as accompanist.
The association is to be congratulated on so
well managed and successful a reception.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 2s.
THE PRESS.


May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of N. G.
Fessenden, Marquis, Brunell Co., Andrews, Arm
strong wentu orth, Hodsdon, A. L. Cleveland Rob
ert Costello, Forest City News Stand. Iewett
Bose Hitchfngs & Mcfarland Watson Stinson
Bostoa & Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros. on all
rains that run out of the city.
Auburn, Willard Small & Co.
Augusta, j. F. Pierce.
Bangor, Bangor News Co.
Bar Harbor, f. S. Jordan.
Bath, j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford f. Nj. Burnham
A. L. Jefferson
Brunswick. b q. Dennis n
Cumberland Mills, L. A Verrill
Damartiscotta Il. w. Dunbar
Freeport, w A. Mitchell
Fryeburg, R. 9. Harmon
Fairfield, Il. H. Evans
Pennington, D. II. Knowlton
Gardiner, Palmer g. Co.
Gorham, JAS. II. Irish g. Co.
hallowell, 9. -. Spaulding.
Lewiston, Chandler & Estes
llvermore Falls, G. D. Hughes.
mechanic Falls, A. w. Bridge, e. A. Thomas.
Norway, 5. l.. Crockett A. .. Noyes.
Old Orchard, Geo. 4. Fogg, A. L. Jellison,
Richmond, g. A. Beale.
Rockland o. s. Andrews
Sabattus, e. II. johnson.
Saccarappa, f. E. Webb.
Saco, H. b. Kendrick s. Co.,
Springvale, g. Fl. Pierce.
So. Paris. A. M. Gerry.
Thomaston, S. Delano.
Yinalhaven, H. M. Roberts.
Waldoboro. G. Bliss.
Waterville, j. M. Wall
Yarmouth, w. K. Smith.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
Burglary at Cape Elizabath.

The store OF Mr.. Jabez Mariner at Town
House Corner was broken into last Saturday
night probably by youthful burglars, and arti-
was effected by means of back window to a
store room ani from thence 10 the front store
by forcing open the door between the two
rooms. The articles taken consisted of gun,
ammunition, tobacco aud cigars, canned goods
ana other eatables aud several fancy articles
No defioite clue has been obtained to the rob-
bers although several young fellows suspected
have been Examined but without success.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

1t is reported that Jeweli's Island has been
sold to two gentlemen from New York, for
$4,000. They propose to erect two summer
cottages and occupy the island themselves. This
island contains about 1870 acres, and though the
outermost Of the group of islands in the lower
part OF Oasco Bay, has snug hsrbor, well
protected from the sea. Hope Island, which
lies inside Of JEWELS, has been leased to .par-
ties for term of ten years, at $50 year, with
right OF purchasing it any time within that Pc
Rod for $1,000
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
NEW CORN.
What Well Known western Firms Write
toPortland Firms.

The following appeared in the trade report
of the Chicago Tribune of the oath inst:
"A point in yesterdays trading in corn was
the sale of 100000 bushels new to come from
Kentucky, and 100000 bushels to como from
Tennessess, both to arrive in November 1t is
understood that the difference between the
buying price in the South and the selling price
here was lerge enough TO give handsome
margin to cover the risk that some of il will
not grade No. 2. One lot that was sold will
give profit even if the whole consignment
shonld go rejected on arrival. OF course this
is oper ton that is not likely TO be repeated
too often One car load OF new No. 2 arrived
here Yesterday"
Mr.. Charles II. True, the we'll known grain
dealer of this city, upon receiving his paper
yesterday, and reading the above statement,
telegraphed At once to Gallup, Clark & Co..
Chicago, and resolved the following amusing
reply
CHICAGO. Ill, Oct. 26.
O. FL Trae:
1t is no trick to sell new corn from the South
Tor delivery in November here. TIE trouble is
TO make delivery. We think it will be like
the Texas crop of oats we were to get in July.
We can ship some new corn from the South if
you have demand for canning purposes but it
would have to be shipped in refrigerator cars.
The following extracts from letters from
well known grain men in Burlington, Ia, and
Peoria, H., to we'll known grain men here
will be read with interest. This from Burling-
ton:
"We bought the first new corn offered us only
yesterday and that was for shipment after De-
cember 1st We have been unable to buy or
to provoke any offers for November shipment,
and we think the movement for that month
will be very light, though present prices will
tempt some to crowd forward all they can.
Iowa will not have much if any above half
crop this year and the outlook is for another
year of comparatively high prices"
This is the letter from Peoria:
"In regard to the corn crop, we have very
little good to say. We do not believe Illinois
Will have over sixty per cent of average crop,
and we think there will be good deal of
damp corn. We never knew it to be greener
at this time of year. We do not think we
will have any new corn that will go this year
Probably by January or February some of it
may be in condition, but reports are that most
OF our new corn is in worse condition than it
was month ago. We think the country will
have to live Oh old corn for at least ninety
Iovo x,af
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
The Old Church at York.

The Oldest occupied church edifce in the State
of Maine is at York. Built in 1877. it is to
Maine what the ancient First Parish (Unitari-
am church at bingham is to Massachusetts,,
and it has been constantly occupied by the
First Parish Congregationalist society, which
is the Oldest one of that denomination in the
state. Like its contemporary at bingham, it
has undergone transformation, but the one
just finished is more extensive than any which
had preceded it. The venerable structure has
been removed from its original foundations
and now fronts the road which passes the am
pie common, or parish grounds, on which it
stands. A remodeling some thirty years ago
made the exterior-with the exception of the
steeple-of severe Grecian architecture, and
the new work has been designed to harmonic
with that.
A new steeple one hundred and twenty feet
high, and of much gracefulness and elegance
of outline, and richness of detail, has been
built in place OF the old one; new sashes, glaz-
I'd with cathedral glass, fill the window OPEN
ings; new ash pews, with pulpit work and
choir gallery of the same material. have been
put in, and the interior has been frescoed by
Hiram Batchelder of Boston in style of great
elegance, yet we'll becoming the grand old edi-
tibe; new furnaces, lamps, carpets and pew
cushions, and pulpit furniture, have been pro-
yided; the old bell has been recast and in
creased ia size, aud the grounds in front admi-
rably graded; in fact, nothing has been omit
ted that was needful to make a convenient
building, and in keeping with the times in
which we live. The remodeling has been done
uader the architectural supervision of Thomas
W. Silloway of Boston, and under the imme-
diate charge of Mr.. L. B. Blaisdell of York,
who has from the first giveu personal attention
to see that the plans of the architect were
strictly followed. 1t has been the aim of the
society, and the persistent endeavor OF the
committee, to do once for all a thorough work,
and one that W )uld be an honor to this, the
mother OF Congregationalstc churches in Maine.
Thursday afternoon services appropriate to
the re-occupation of the historic building took
place, the sermon being preached by Rev.
(Gen.) j. l.. Chamberlain, president OF Bow
dom college; and so the old parish begins a
new chapter in its history, and will not fail to
add fresh laurels to its venerable brow. The
pastor Rev. David Sewall, is descendant in
direct line from the Sewall family so distln-
guished III the early history of New England,
aud he is worthy successor of the famed
PEARSON Moody" so celebrated as a preacher
aud theologian, and who for forty-seven years
was pastor of the sociatv
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
The Blues Shoot.

The seventh shoot for the Mechanic Blues
company badges, took place at the State range,
Deering, yesterday. The first class badge GOO
yards) was won by private John Anderson;
score 20 out of a possible %. The second class
badge GOO YARDS was won by private Herman
Winter; score IL. The third class badge GOO
Sards) was won by private Frank Webster;
score 10. The 500 yards badge was won by
private John M. Bell; score 20 out of 25.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers OF real estate have
been reported:
Westbrook-Abby A. Gross to Emma Day,
Gray Charles E. Libby to George Frank,
sone-bslf acre of land.
Sebago-oliye G. Newcomb to Lizzie H.
Reed, ct. al, part of lot No. 8, Sd range. D.,
Elizabeth B. Binford to Andrew a. heeo'
part of lot No. 8, Sd range.
Otisfeld Jonathan Ingalls, to Sumner Spur
one-half acre of land.
Harrison-.George F. Whitney, Jr. to Chas'
e Roberts, lot of land.
Bridgton-Asenath Sampson to George >.
Pitts, ct ais, 40 acres of land in BridgtoD, 1o2
in Harrison, 30 In Waterford. "a
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
THE TWO LIGHTS.
Further Matter for Remonstrance.

1t now appears that Portland has more rea-
sou to complain of the action of the govern
ment in reg ard to changes in the lighthouses
on the Cape, than was generally known at the
time of The meeting at the Merchants Ex-
change. Some years ago, an improvement, the
want of which had long been felt was made in
the light at Cape Elizabeth, known as Portland
head light, and consisted in giving the tower
greater height. aud furnishing it with illumi-
mating apparatus of better description. Now
1t is proposed to cut this tower down to the
height it originally was, and to further dimin-
ish its value as beacon by substituting for the
lamps at present used, which ars technically
known as the second order, lamps of the fourth
order--of inferior power. The preliminary
work, with view to this change, has already
been commenced.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
Seaside Lodge.

The followi lg are the officers of Seaside
Lodge, No 20, |. Q. G. T., elected Wednesday
evening:
w. G. TO. L, Robertson.
w. V, T--Mrs. l. A. Proctor.
w. S.-John Manter
w. f. S.-Edwin Cobb.
e. W. T.-Wilis f. Strout
@W. C.-Mrs d. Young
w. l. G Emma Upton
W o. G.-Albert Smith.
P. w. q. T-Z.C Martin.
The Lodge is now in hourishing condition
having membership of 200.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

Have You Those Dangerous Symptoms,
cough, pain in the side or breast, fever, short
breath, night-sweats, tickling, rising, or sore
ness in the throat, diarrhea, nervous debility
asthmatic or bronchial affections? if SO, use at
once Adamsons Botanic Cough Bslsam,
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

Mr. E. B, Robinson, the old and well known
piano-forte dealer, who has lately been with
Bailey 4 Noyes, has taken warerooms on Myr-
tie street, opposite City Hall, and proposes to
furnish tiue assortment Of the best standard
instruments, both pianos and organs, at low
prices.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
supreme Judicial Court.


THURsDAY.--John A. Northrop, app'lt, V. Clar-
ence Hale, administrator. This is appeal from
decree of the Judge of Probate. The appellant
claims that he is the Legitimate and sole heir
of Eliza NJ Robinson, late of this city. This is de-
MED by the other heirs, wAo claim that he is the
nephew of Mrs Robinson and of her sister, Mrs.
Nortbrop in whose family he was raised and whose
he was r.ported to be. Verdict for respondent.
M. p. Frank Nathan Cleaves
Clarence Hale--Drummond Drummond.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

TO-DAY and Saturday there will be sold at
Nelson's, Children's Wool Hose at ten cents
pair or three pair for 25 cents. Ladies' Fleece
ed Wool and Cotton Hosiery, Finished Seams,
rs cents. The best Corsets in the city for 80
cents and $1.00. oct27d2t
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

Fifty-eight million dollars is the estimated
value of finger rings of this country actually
worn, and still there are people mean enough
to go hacking and coughing because they do
not want to invest % cents for a bottle of DR.,
Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
The Nam Knox pnnnn

The first number of the Camden Herald, un-
der the new management, has been received
Hon. L b. Simonton, the editor, proposes to
give his patrons, irrespective of party live
local paper, aud the first number certainly
proves his assertion correct.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
For Sale.

ANE double gang that will take twenty-five saws,
~ with ears, pit shaft anchor and balance
wheel complete all in good condition. Also our
mulay with carriage, pit shaft and balance wheel
land Me- oct26d1Ws
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

All Of our citizens who have not paid their
taxes should remember that the time fog vol
untary payment, with a discount allowed of
three per cent, expire next Tuesday.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
THrRsDAY.-Frank Lord lntoxicstion Fined
So and costs.
Michael j. McGfnty. Larceny. Fined SIS and costs.
Thomas Carey. Search and seizure. Fined 500
and
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

KURAKoFF,sst he great Pine remedy and lung
healer, instantly relieves and actually cures
coughs, colds, asthma. consumption. as no
other can. oct27FM6W3m
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

AS an ounce OF prevention is better, they say,
Than a pound of the best sort of cure,
Let us all keep our teeth and our gums from
decay,
And our mouth and our breath fresh and
pure;
For bottle of SOZODONT Is all we require
To speedily realize all we desire
oct23-M, W&F&w
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
Respectfully yours,
DR.. o. Fitzgerald.

the man who makes SO many wonderful cures
will visit Portland, United States Hotel. on
Monday and Tuesday the 30th and 31st of this
month, for two days only, and will examine all
who may call on him free of charge.
oct26 d5t
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

EEtHE Stated Meeting for october will be held
4 at reception Hail. next FRIDAY EVENING,
z7th inst., al "a O'Clock. The Directors will meet
half an hour previous. Per order,
ee24d4t NJ N. RICH, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

Il Pennington man now comes to the front.
Charles Graham of Pennington, has lived in
two states, four counties and (6rst what was
called Gore) three towns and lives (fliviug)
on the same place he was born. States, Massa-
chusetts and Maine; counties, Lincoln and
Kennebec, Somerset aud Franklin; towns
(Gore) New Vineyard, Industry and Farming
ton. Those living on this Gore united first
with New Vineyard. then set off to Industry
and frnn Industry To Farm otnnl
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

BRONCHITIS, AsthHa, Catarrh. and all pull
monsry complaints, transient or chronic, per-
manently and promptly cured by Kurakoff the
great Pine Remedy. oct27FMeW3m
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

A few days ago 900 pound yearling colt be.
longing to Chas. Howe of Monticello, fell into
a well % feet deep. Three hours after the ac-
cident it was lifted from its periious position.
and appeared none the worse for the adven-
TN
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

GENTLEMEN be sure aud examine the all
wool hose in plain colors Owen, Moore & Co
sell today at SO cents. oct26d2t.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

Nothing builds up shattered constitutions SO
quickly as Browns Iron Bitters.
oct23-M, w&F&w
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

See "Bird" adv't; get Holden's Bird Book;
food, care, diseases, breeding. He has extra
singers oct23-d&w2mos
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

CONTINUATION OF THE TESTIMONY
OF TIE BOYS.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
To-Dsy-Nelson.
Kurakoh-4.
SPECIAL NOTICES,
Pianos, organise. B. Robinson & Co.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
"Kurakoff.' &C. A. Lewis & Co.
Genuine Bargains u. M. Dyer & Co.
Why You Should Insure-J r. Ferris.
Wa ted-An Experienced Girl.
Rent Wanted-"B. NJ
Boy WaHted-Shaw, Hammond & Carney.
Salesman Wanted-P. o. Box, 935.
Beots-Wyer Greene s. Co.
Sad Accident--Dr. Kennedy.
Desirable Real Estate-F. o. Bailey q Co.
Ribbons-Millett Little.
Gents Fancy Hosiery Owen, Moore & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
A BOSTON MERCHANT.

AROMATIC PNo-PALMINE Co.
GENTLKMEN-fn January, 1880, 1 purchased
q Pino-Pslmine Mattress, through recommen-
dation of your Mr.. Stewart. Inasmuch as
have had perfect trial of the same, cheer
fully say that the cramps in my limbs, and
pleurisy, which I have been subject to in the
past are strangers to me now. Nor have had
any symptoms of the same during this past
cold winter. I still sleep on the Pino-P slmine
Mattress, and think fair trial will show same
results to others. You can refer any of your
enquirers to me.
Respectfully yours,
@. E. STEPHENSON.
BOSTON, April 1881.
For sale by j. II. Gaubert, POI Middle street,
Portland, Me. oct21-tf
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27

On Saturday, Oct. 21st, Henry Caverly and
Arthur Sanders OF Dover went across the river
into Maine on cunning excursion, and while
passing through belt of woods in Berwick
saw a wild animal at which they fred togeth-
er, bringing the creature to the ground. 1t
proved to be a small wildcat or Canada lynx
weighing 20 pounds. Possibly this annual NAV
have been responsible for some of the depreda.
tions on sheep in Eliot and Kittery, charged to
Cnuc
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
STATE NEWS.
ANpRoscoaarN COUNTY.
lRoosrooK COUNTY.

The shipments of shoes fir m Auburn are al
ways light at this season; 1888 c ases were sent
off this week.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
STATE REFORM SCHOOL.

Fifth Day of the Investigation.
The Portland daily press., 1882-10-27
WHY YOU SHOULD INSURE
IN THE
UNION MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF PORTLAND, MAINE.

IT is AN DID COMPANY, having been sstas-
lished over hirty years.
1T HAS PASSED THROUGH EVERY GREAT
PANIC since IS organization, paying every honest
loss without dispute or delay.
IT Is A POPULAR COMPANY, having kainsd
established character for liberality By many
years Of iair dealing with its policy no ders.
II HAS THE ENDORSEMENT Of the highest in.
surance authorities and the most prominent busi-
ness and professional men all the country and
for all these reasons is entitled to your considers
tion and respect.
1T is A PURELY MUTUAL COMPANY haviny
NO stockholders to take the lions share Of the pro-
hts. Mutual companies never fail.
1T HAS OVER THIRTEEN THOUSAND POLL
CIES in force, and il therefore Of fair OF
age mortality, and cannot be seriously affected By
epidemies.
1T as A lei d Nj e COMPANY.
INCoNTESTIBLE PoLICIES All policies Is
sued after NOV. l6, 1881, are incontsstible after
three years from the date of the policies for any
cause except fraud or mIsstatement OF age.
ITS DEFINITE CONTRACT POLICY provides
for every contingency which occur during its
continuance and is so simple and clear that even
child can understand it
IT'S MAINE LAW EXTENSION is the most last
and perfect plan for protecting the interest of the
policy holler devised
ACCELERATED END0WMENTSl whenever
the reserve upon the policy and the dividend add
tons thereto, ,unt to the insured, thu poll
cy becomes payable at once as matursd endov-
mont.