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The Portland daily press., 1884-04-12

The method of teaching the deaf TO I'M
derstand what is said by observing the
movement of the lips of the speaker, and
the dumb to speak, when they cannot hear,
by proper management of the vocal organs,
has lately come into prominence through
the labors of Professor A. Graham Bell.
The system is frequently spoken of as his
discovery, and probably few people know
that it is not new. But the following ex-
tract from DR.. Samuel Johnson's narrative
Of his journey to the Western Islands of
Scotland in the Autumn of 1878, shows that
Professor Bells method is a revival rather
than discovery. Our attention was called
TO the statement by DR.. johnson of what he
saw in Edinburg by Mr. Ira Berry of this
city, who has copied for us this interesting
passage:
There is one subject Of philosophical curiosity to
be found in Edinburgh, which no other city has to
show; college OF the deaf and dumb, who are
taught 10 speak, 10 read, to write, and to practice
hr thmetic' by gentleman, whose name is Braid
wood. The number which attend him is think,
about twelve which he brings together into little
school, ana instructs according to their several de-
Eroes OF p efficiency. do not mean to mention the
instruction of the deaf as new. Having been first
praet ced upon TIE son of constable of Spain, Is
was afterwards cultivated with much emulation in
B. gland by Wallis and Holder. and was lately pro-
4 ssed by Mr.. Baker, wac once fattered me with
hopes Of seeing his method published. How far any
former teachers have succeeded, it is not easy 10
know the improvement of Mr.. Braidwood's pupils
- wonderful. They not only speak write, and un-
dsrstand what is written but if he that SPEAKS looks
towards them, and modifes his organs by distinct
sad full utterance, they know well what is spok-
en- that 1t is an expression hardly fgura i've to say
they hear with the eye. \ This school
visited, and found some of the scholars wait
ing for their master, whom they are said to
receive AZ bis entrance with smiling couDtenAnces
and sparkling eyes, delighted with the hope of new
ideas.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-12
Magazines.
THE ANDovER REVIEW.

The April number of this new Review comes
to us laden with good things. Less doctrinal
in its tone than the preceding issues, this num-
ber has several articles which cannot fail to
interest the intelligent reader. The first in or
der, by President Porter of Yale, is "a Plea
for the Ministry as Profession" The useful
ness of the office, its dignity aud many attrac-
tons, are set forth in eloquent periods that will
carry conviction to many minds Then we
have an interesting "Bible Study on Jesus at
the Well of Sychem." The Books of Chroni-
Giles are reviewed as TO their historical credioil-
ity, and proaounced Trustworthy in the main,
though allowed to Q somewhat at variance
with the Books of Kings in minor matters.
The Teaching of the Apostles" that is to say
the newly discovered work by that title, is ia
yorably reviewed, and commended as an En-
renicon. "The Old Catholic Movement" ia
regarded as token and pledge of others to fol-
low. Finally 1.-THE New Creed" recently pro-
vided for the Congregational church is en-
dorsed as satisfactory The argument for it is
that it omits such points as are no longer re-
garded as properly belonging to popular or
Church creed, while 1t includes and retains all
that is, or can be- held in common BY large
numbers of believers united for church pnr-
poses. Best of all, 1t proves that the Congre-
gational churches have not departed from the
faith once delivered !" though they are not as
sure of certain human theories as their fathers
were.
The fact is, no denomination OF Christians is
without diversities of belief in their member
ship. Hence they must all content themselves
with general confession of faith in those
things which have been most assuredly be-
lieved and received in all places and times by
those who take the Scriptures as their rule of
faith. Any attempt to go beyond this require
ment in this age muse end in partial or total
failure.
Another sign of development is the candid
commentator of "tbe Lenten season" az ia
vorable to special services aud eminently suit
able to the situation of the churches In this
age when revival measures are less relied on
than they formerly were.
In this connection, 1t may not be amiss to
add that the recent installation of new pas
tor of the Old South 10 Boston furnishes proof
OF new departure from the strictest sec, in
our religion. AL these signs go to show that
there is Broad Church Party 10 New as well
as in Old England, and among Congregation
alsts no less than in the Episcopal Church.
We doubt not that the action and reaction Of
the two parties will prove beneficial to both, in
All Int "a -
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-12

The first nation on the globe TO take ofic-
ial action in regard to the treaty between
England aud Portugal relative to the Con-
20 country is the United States. On Thurs
day the Senate in executive session, without
dissenting vote, adopted the resolutions of
the committee on foreign affairs authorizing
the President to issue proclamation rec
ognizing the flag and sovereignty of the In
ternational African Association. An official
recognition of this kind implies pledge to
give the African Association not only moral
support, hut physical, if need be. Now, if
the English government turns out to be
proof against all moral considerations and
insists, in spite of them, in installing Por-
tugal on the Congo, what is the United
States going 10 do about il9 We have no ma
Wy worth speaking of, and Congress shows
no disposition to build one. This was one of
the questions raised in the course of dis
cussion in the Senate. The answer was an
evasion, Senator Morgan saying there was
reason to believe that England would weld
to the protests of the United States and the
Continental powers, and no collision occur.
Very likely Senator Morgan's anticipations
will be realized, but if they should not be, the
United States would be left in the awkward
predicament of having engaged to defend a
claim without any power to make the de-
fence effective. A "spirited foreign policy"
has attractions and appeals strongly to he
national pride, but unless there is capable
navy TO back it up when occasion requires,
1t Ia liable to lead to national humiliation.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-12
Books Received.

THE CONQUEST OF ENGLAND. BY John Richard
green gree IA. Al LII. u, with Portrait and Maps.
New York; Harper & Brothers. (Loring, Short &
Harmony -
THE UNITY OF NATURE. By the Duke of ARGYLL
new YORK; q. p. Putnam's Sons. (Ioring Short &
April 1884.
FLOWERS AMP THEIR PEDIeREEs. By Grant
Allen New York: d. Appleton g. Co. (Hoyt,
Fogg & Donham. $l.50.)
DARwINIsM STATED BY DARWIN HI MYSELF Sc
lected and arranged by Nathan sheppard New
$1.5O)
THE MEDICAL DIRECTORY OF PHILADELPHIA
FOR 1884. Edited by Samuel B. Hoppin. Phila-
delphia: T. Blakiston, Son & Co.
MY HOUSE; an Ideal. BY Oliver b. Bunce. New
york; Charles Scribners Sons. U1oring Short &
Harmony Price 30 cents.
HER WASHINGTON SEASON. By Jeanne Gould
Lincoln. Boston: James H. 0sgood and Co. Lor-
ing, Short Harmony
THE CREATORS OF THE AGE OF STEEL. By w.
4. Jeans. New York; Charles Scribner's Sons
(Loring, Short & Harmony
HANDBOOK OF TREE PLANTING, BY Nathaniel
d. Egeston. New York: d. Appleton and Compa-
n.y. tHoyt, Fogg and Donham.)
Due WEST, OR ROUND THE WORLD IN Ten
MONTHS. BY Maturin M. Ballou. Boston, Hough-
ton Mifhin and Company. Q.oring, Short & Har-
mon.)
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-12
THE NEW SPECULATION
BONDS FOR SALE.
Vital Questions

lbd4 NLQ0Sb1OuS
Ask the most eminent physician
OF any school, what is the best thing in
the world for quieting and allaying all irri-
tation of the nerves and curing all forms Of
nervous complaints, giving natural, child
like refreshing sleep always?
And they will tell you unhesitatingly
"Some form of HopsP'
cHAPTERI
Ask any or all of the most eminent physi.
clans:
"What is the best and only remedy that
can be relied on to cure all diseases of the
kidneys and urinary organs; such as Bright's
disease, diabetes, retention o. inability to
retain urine, and all the diseases and all.
ments peculiar to Women
"And they will tell you explicitly and em
phatically "Buchu."
Ask the same physicians
"What is the most reliable and surest CURE
for all liver diseases or dyspepsia; constipa
ton, indigestion, biliousness, malaria
fever, ague &c." and they will tell you:
Mandrake, or dandelionp'
Hence, when these remedies are combined
with others equally valuable
And compounded into Hop Bitters, such
wonderful and mysterious curative power il
developed which is so varied in its opera
lions that no disease or i'll health can posi-
bly, exist or resist its power, and yet it Is
Harmless for the most frail women, weak
est invalid or smallest child to use.
CHAPTER II.
patients
almost dead or nearly DYING
For years, and given up by physicians O.
Brights and other kidney diseases, live
complaints, severe coughs called consump
ton, have been cured.
Women gone nearly crazy!
From agony of neuralgia, nervousness
wakefulness and various diseases peculiar t.
women.
People drawn out of shape from excrucat
ing pangs of Rheumatism.
Infiammatory and chronic, or suffering
| from scrofulai
Erysipelasl
Salt rheum, blood poisoning, dyspepsia, indiges
| ton, and in fact almost all diseases frail
Nature is heir to
Have been cured by Hop Bitters proof of whicl
Can be found in every neighborhood in the known
world mar27eod&w1mnrm
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-12

The "Msdical Directory of Philadelphia"
for 1884 is beautifully gotten up and is appar-
emily very complete. 1t must be an indispensa-
BILE work for physicians in the city of brotherly
love.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-12

President Arthur's chances for securing
the Republican nomination at Chicago are
fastfading away. Indeed 1t is not certain
but they have entirely disappeared a
unanimous delegation from New York in
his favor has been considered by his friends
10 be the prime essential to his success.
The conventions already held show that he
will not have that. Mr.. Blaine has made
serious inroads into his strength in the EN-
pire s ate already, and the contest for dele
gatss has but Just begun. A complete COL
lapse of the Arthur "boom'' is predicted be-
fore the conventions are ended, and the
withdrawal of Arthur from the contest.
With Arthur out OF the fight, ii becomes an
Interesting question where his forces will 90.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-12
THE coNouEsr OF ENGLAND.

Not many years have passed since young
clergyman of promi-ing talents and brilliant
scholarship. cheerfully devoted himself to the
work of "rescuing the perishing" in the East
End o. London. When i'll health compelled
him to abandon his chosen sphere, he en-
ployed his time in writing "a Short History
OF the English People," work which took the
world By surprise. The success of the venture
was extraordinary, and melted its author John
Richard Green, to expand it into three vol
umes giving much fuller history After
wards he wrote THE Making of England,p
and before he died, "The Conquest of Eng
land" These four independent, but Connected
works are the most original and eloquent VOL
umes on English history which have appeared
since Macaniay published his popular volumes.
In many respects, Green equals and in some
particulars Surpasses, Macaalay. He is less of
a partisan-his style is more natural, and he
has finer historical sense, If inferior in his
knowledge Of forgotten squibs, satires and
songs. The English people, as distinguished
from princes and politicians, have never before
received such ample attention or adequate
treatment. And the growth OF people is OF
more interest than the endless details Of kings,
courts, and the intrigues of courtiers with
which former historians have RECALLED MS.
THE Making of England" is seen to be the
result of many agencies and the issue of many
generations. England is a country that was
invaded and held by the Romans, Saxons,
Danes and Normans, not to speak OF the peo-
pies who were found there by Caesar, and who
may have dispossessed still earlier and ruder
inhabitants. How fierce were the wars urged
by these races as they successfully contended
for the possession of the country! Each inya-
sion furnished a fresh element, contributed a
new force to that Empire which has ruled ths
world for centuries.
The English is phenomenal people, and we
may well be proud of our descent from them.
for to them we owe the best features of our
own institutions, law and literature. Mr.
Green was fortunate in discovering before it
was too late in what direction his talents were
fitted to shine, and all the world is now vastly
richer for those few years allotted to him after
lish People with special reference to the origin
al elements which united in the formation of
their splendid traits. How high was the pur-
pose and under what singular difficulties the
last OF these volumes was written, is told by
his noble wife, whose finishing touches prove
her "a help meet for such husband"
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-12

The descent on Cuba by Aguero and his
band of fibusiers is pretty likely to rekindIe
the hopes of the revolutionists, and cause
another outbreak, which will cost Spain
much blood and treasure to suppress. As
Aguero's expedition was organized in this
country aud set out from an American port,
It is not at all improbable that our diplomat
ic relations with Spain may become in the
near future somewhat strained. The jour
mails of Madrid are already complaining of
cur lack of vigilance.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-12

In the introduction to his book entitled
"The Creators of the Age of Steel" Mr.. Jeans
says:
"Taking the century from 1850 to 1850 az
the dawn of physic II science, the next century
Q5501650) he (Prol. Forbes) described as the
frst of true scientific activity, whose charac-
teristio feature was the vindication of observa.
ton and experiment as the prims essentials to
the increase of natural knowledge. Calico
was the glory of That age. The next hundred
years (l650.1750 saw the triumphant applca-
ton OF mathematics to mechanics and physics.
The transcendant genius of Newton illumined
that age. The distinguishing characteristic of
the latter century (1750-1850) was the greatly
extended use of experiment as q guide to
truth and the application of the knowledge
thus acquired with more freedom and boldness
for the benefit of mankind. Ii witnessed the
development of the sciences of heat, electrici.
ty and optics and gave birth to the steam.ep-
CINE of Watt, to the gigantic telescopes OF Her
schel and Lord Ross, to the electric telegraph
and the tubular bridge. Watt and Farsday
were its greatest adornments. The period
which has elapsed since 1850 is that which we
have designated as The Age OF Steel.'"
The author goes on to Justify his classifica-
ton, and to speak OF the Bessemer process for
converting iron into steel. Later he says;
cat the end of 1882 it was estimated that the
probable yield of gold in the State of Califor-
mia, which is regarded as the best gold field
yet discovered in America, was ESQ, ,0O0
The Bessemer process has saved even more
than that vast sum-" Following this interest
ing introduction are some 1876 pages devoted to
the life and work of Sir Henry Bessemer-half
as much more, perhaps, given to Sir William
Siemeps, chapter en- Sir Joseph Whitworth,
with short sketches of Sir John Brown, Mr.
Sidney Gilchrist Thomas, and Mr.. George
James Snelus. This is the scheme of the book.
An ample and we'll arranged index is append.
ed. II goes without saying that "The Creators
of the Age of Steel" will be welcomed bv
readers of scienti fio tastes, but we also com.
mend 1t to lovers of biography as a very reads.
BILE and instructive book.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-12

Though many years have elapsed since
Charles Darwin first promulgated his views on
the origin OF species, and many books have
been written in support of, and in opposition
to, his doctrine, probably but small minority
of intelligent people can state correctly the es.
sentisl thought on which the theory of eyoln
ton is based. This inability is largely due to
the ignorance of very many of those antagon-
istic writers who have affected to tell the pub
lie what the great scientist was trying to ac-
compish-for it may be assumed, in charity to
them, that they have not intended to misrepre-
SENT The result is that the very name of
Darwin is associated in the minds of a MAORI
ty with thoughts of atheism and irreligion-
How mistaken this opinion Is can be ascer
tanned by perusal Of his published works
but as comparatively few can indulge in this
luxury, we can heartily commend to the atten-
zion of the public book jast issued, entitled
"Darwinism stated by Darwin himself" 1t
consists OF selections from The original works
which are designed to give an accurate concep-
ton OF the fundamental facts on which the
theory is founded, and of the devotional doc
trines. The work of compilation has been
done with skill and care and grateful thanks
are due to Mr.. Nathan Sheppard for Thus en-
abling common people to k0ow Just what OAR
win says, without danger of being misled by
the perversion which statements are SO
liable TO in the passage through another per-
sons mind and mouth. All through the book
there appear most striking evidences of the
enormous learning of Darwin, aud of his mar
vellous philosophical power; but, attractive as
all THESE are, they are less admirable and i'm
pressive than tue incompatible candor which
was SO characteristic of the man. 1t was he
who pointed out weak nnints in his great doc
trine which bis oppon,e..fs might never have
discovered, and always ne was searching after
truth, whatever might be its effects upon his
theories or his fame. If one reads this book
who has not read Darwin before, his appetite
will be but whetted for the feast which the
complete works afford; IL he knows Darwin al
ready, he will be glad to refresh his memory
by reading again what must have been famii.
lar and favorite passages.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-12

Augusta Is happy in the prospect of hav-
ing new posi- Office, Congressman Milliken
having secured an appropriation for that
purpose. The appropriation has not been
made before it was needed, for the Augusta
post office is arather shabby affair.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-12

er of the bills acted on last Thursday bad
been defeated. it is very doubtful whether
another bill of the kind could have been
passed during this session. II
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Stories on the Road.
Commercial Trarelers at a WGyside Inns
thing to Put in a G1inaacI.

Commercial TTaueIers at a WHyside Ipn-Some-
thing to Put in a GIipsacE-
Gentlemen, almost envy you the positions
you f!l; your experience of the world your
knowledge of business; the changing sights you
see. and all that, you know"
This warmly expressed regret fell from the
lips OF an elderly pleasure tourist, last August,
cial travellers seated on the porch of the Lindcll
Hotel, ST. LOuis. Mo.
Yes, responded New York representa-
tive OF the profession, "a drummer isn't with
out his pleasures, but he runs his risks, too
risks outside the chances of railroad collisions
and steamboat explosions"
What risks for instance 2"
"This for instance" said Mr.. W. D. Frank
lin, who was then travelling for an Eastern
of the country: The risk-which. indeed.
amounts to certainty-of getting the dyspep-
sia from perpetual change of diet and water
and from having no fixed hours for eating and
sleeping. myself was an example. 1suy l1Gs,
for am all right now"
No discount on your digestion ?" broke in
a Chicago dry goods traveller, lighting his ci-
gar afrcsh.
81 Not a quarter per cent. But /. had to give
up travelling for while. The dyspepsia ruined
my paper. Finally I came acrossan advertise
ment of PARKER'S TONIC. Itried it and it
fixed me up tOperfcction. There is nothing on
earth in my opinion, equal to it as a cure for
dyspepsia"
stating that precise fact. PARKER'STONIC
aids digestion. cures Malarial Fevers. Heart
burn. Headache, coughs and Colds, and all
chronic diseases of the Liver and kidneys. Put
a bottle in your Valise. Prices, Soc. and 81.
Economy i'll larger size.
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The Writings Of Dr.. eagby.

In accordance with the wish of the
late DIR. GEORGE w. BAGBY, the un-
dcrsigncd, who were appointed his
Literary Executors, will prepare for
publication Volume Of Selections
from his writings, to be issued during
the coming summer, and to contain
from $50 to 400 pages octave. The
price of the book will be 81, and as it
will be published by subscription, and
the edition will be governed by the
number of subscribers, it is desired
that those who wish to SECURE copies
will at once send their names TO either
of the undersigned.
The literary meterial left by De.
BAGBr ls very large, and If the pro-
posed publication meets with the
favor that is hoped for, it will proba-
bly, be followed by others.
Mrs. GEORGE w. BAGpY.
JAS. hcDoNALD,
Richmond. va.
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NEW SERIES, VOL. XIl51,3 NO. IL !
RoErlcAL.
. Barrel Him Up.
Only q boz. iwith BIZ. nose and fun,

Only boy with his nose and fun,
A stump tail dog and a rusty gun, ''sif
The greatest nuisance under the sun,
Brimful of mischief and noise and dirt,
An unwashed, face and a ragged shirt, 4
Hard to manage asa hop7earcd mule;
Terror ofparents, band of school,
What shall we do with him. tell who can
Barrel him up till he; becomes g man l., ..s..7
Always 1T, trouble, bother and strife. ti
Losing his books and tearing his clothes.
Cutting his fingers, 5bruisihg his tocsi
Feeble and delicate going to school,
Saturdays well and,riding mule:
Freckled face, tow-headOd, sunbumt, rude,
What shall be done With tbs terrible brood
Parents, teachers, the safest plan,
Barrel him up till he grows man. s4i
Parents and teachers, cows. birds and cats,
Fish, dogs and reptiles, hogs, mice and rats,
Grown brothers, sisters, unclcs and aunts,
Dread this embryo man in jackets and pants.
His racket, his rumpus, his pranks and his
plays,
His questions and all of his troublesome ways.
What shall be done with this hobble-dchoy-
The mistake of nature-the dear little boy7
1 can but repeat-the only safe plan,
To barrel him up till he grows man.
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CATARRH.-For fifteen years have
been greatly annoyed with this dis
gusting disease, which caused severe
pain in my head, continual.dropping
into my tllroat and unpleasant breath.
My sense of smell was much i'm
paired. Bysa thorough use for six
months of Ely's Cream Balm / have
entirely overcome these troubles. j.
b. CASE, st. Denis Hotel, Broadway
and 11th ST., N. Y. Not liquid or
snuff.
MAS1 PERSONS in Pittston are using
Ely Cream Balm, a Catarrh remedy,
with most satisfactory results. A
lady is recovering the sense of smell
which she had not enjoyed for fifteen
years. She had given up her case as
incurabIe. Mr.. Barber has used it
in his family and commeDds it very
highly. a Tunkhannock lawyer,
known to many of our readers, ). testi-
fies that he was cured of partial deaf
PHston pa. Gazette. (Not a
liquid or snuff SO cts. - q
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A box of Boreman's Poor Mans
Liver Pills, is a whole Drug Store Of
itself. All for Is cts. i5-s