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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01

A few days after the occurrence of the
events related in this chapter, two mer-
chant vessels, in British employ arrived
from Boston, for the purpose of obtaining
pickets and plank, to be used by the Eng
lish in the defence of that city. BY this
arrival, confirmation was received of the
battle at Lexington, and the people of Ma
chias were made acquainted with the ac-
tual state of affairs in that quarter, regard
ing which there had existed great de-
gree of uncertainty and anxiety
The merchant vessels were convoyed by
q British armed schooner, named the Mar
garetta. mounting four four Founders and
sixteen swiyels. She was commanded by
a spirited young Irishman, by the name
of Moore, who, notwithstanding his com
ing in the character of an enemy, by his
gallantry and gentlemanly conduct won
largely the esteem of the inhabitants. I'm
mediately on his arrival, observing the
Liberty Pole. Captain Moore landed, and
demanded of group who had collected
around the landing place, who had erected
it.
That pole, SIR" answered John O'Brien,
Twas erected by the unanimous approval
of the people of Machias"
''Well, SIR" rejoined the officer, with
or without their approval, it is my duty to
declare it must come down"
Must come domn r repeated O'Brien,
with some warmth. "Those words are
very easily spoken, my friend. You will
find, l apprehend, that it is easier to make
than it will be to enforce demand of
this kind
"What. Am l to understand that re-
sistance will be made? Will the people of
Maehas dare to disregard an order. rot
originating with me, gentlemen, but with
the government whose officer | am?'
1.-The people of Machias,' replied
O'Bren. Twill dare do anything in mainte-
nance of their principles and rights"
sit IS useless to handy words" rejoined
the officer, little nettled at the determin-
ed spirit manifested around him; my
orders are peremptory and must be
obeyed. That Liberty Pole must be taken
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01
"The Public be Damned"

This expression was uttered by a noted
railroad magnate, who has since died. 1t
fell upon the people like thunderbolt
from the skies. 1t might have been ut
tered thoughtlessly and it might not
Nevertheless it was an awful, wicked eX-
preston, and unworthy the man from
whose lips it escaped.
But he was not the only man who ever
acted on that principle.
When the rulers of a state or town grant
licenses for the sale of iDtoxicants they
practically say, "The public be damned y
and there is more force and meaning in
their act than in the words of the depart
ed railroad king.
The man who let's his premises for sa-
loon purposes might as well indorse on the
back the words, The public be damned -
The men who start distillery or brew
cry would be consistent if they should have
inscribed on the cornerstone, The public
be damned.
The men who vote to perpetuate the
rum traffic might as well write on their bal
lots, The public be damned
And the public are being damned by the
liquor traffic at the rate of about 60, 900 an
nually, and their damnation is brought
about in spite of the fact that God wills
that all should be saved. .--Ner York HoH-
oer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01

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County.
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01

open window, the height from which to
the ground was trfling. Taking advan
tage of more than commonly stormy
sentence in the discourse, which served to
rivet the attention Of the congregation, he
started from his seat. and leaping across
the intervening benches, dashed through
the window and made his way directly to
his boat.
In a moment the whole church was in
an uproar; but, in the crowding and con-
fusion that cnsued, instant pursuit was
prevented; and by the time the men had
secured their guns and were ready to fol-
low him, he had succeeded in getting on
board his boat and pushed off into the
stream. A few minutes rowing carried
him on board his vessel, when lie mmedi-
ately commenced firing on the town, the
men on shore briskly returning the com
plment. After few discharges the YES
sci made sail down the river, followed by
the people who kept up an incessant fire
of musketry until she soon was beyond
their reach Very little damage was done
on either side in this affray, but the excite
mcnt of the people was aroused to the
highest pitch. The church was wholly
deserted in the afternoon, and during the
remainder of the day men might be seen
collected in groups earnestly discussing
the affair, and proposing plans for future
action.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01
New York SUM-

New Ofk SUM-
1t is not often that rooster has any
particular desire to take bath, but on
Saturday Port Orange, N. j., bird show
ed that. under the pressure of necessity,
he could swim like a duck. He was chased
by a dog to the edge of the Morris canal,
and, seeing no other mode of escape, he
jumped in. The dog followed, but the
rooster, using both wings and feet as pro-
pellers, forged rapidly through the water.
The canal is very broad at that place, and
he looked over his shoulder several times
to see whether his pursuer was gaining on
him or not. He was clearly the faster
swimmer of the two, and when he strug-
gled up the opposite bank the dog was a
bad second. The triumphant rooster stood
upon the shore, crooked his neck, and crow
ed until he couldn't see; and while thus in
dulging in self-laudation the dog landed
and almost succeeded in catching him by
the tail. He had hardly time to save him
self by fluttering into tree.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01

The December Century is more "CbriSt-
masy" than is usual with that magazine. there
ris, and a Christmas poem by President Henry
Morton, of Stevens Institute, while the editor
in "Some Christmas Reflections says that per-
haps the readers may find as much of the true
Christian feeling in DR.. Abbott's article "Can
y nation have a religion" and in the article
on the Record Of yirtue," as in the more
ostensbly Christmas features" of this num-
ber of The Century.
phne," by George W. Maynard in The Cen
tury Series of American Pictures" and the
opening paper is General Bidwell's account Of
"Life in California Before the Gold Dis
covery."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01
Sayings of our Neighbors.
NO FINANCIAL CRAZY QUILT IN THEIRS
Auburn Gazette.

NO FINANCIAL CRAZY QUILT IN THEIRS.
Auburn Gazette.
The Maine Grangers have their brethren
of New Hampshire with them in their
opposition to the preposterous subtreasury
scheme of the alliance. The farmers of
the west, it is evident, do not propose to
warm their toes with any such financial
crazy quilt as this.
DESERVES THE THANKS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Maine Farmer.
The thanks of the community are due to
Mr.. c. c. Hunt, manager of Granite Hall,
for refusing to admit TO that popular place
of entertainment the play founded on Du-
mas French novel, and entitled 1.-The
Clemenceau Case" 1t is vulgar, inCe-
cent and demoralizing exhibition, and al
though Mr.. Hunt could have put one hun
dred dollars into his own pocket by per-
mitting the company to show here, he re-
fused to do SO, and we hope our citizens
who believe in purifying the stage will re-
member this.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01
Foreign News.

Sir Frederick Miner. Conservative
has been elected to the House of Commons
from the Bassetlaw Division of Noting
hamshirc.
Mr.. Parnel's eyes are innamed from
the lime thrown in them at Castle Conner
Nessrs. Mccarthy aud Sexton spoke at
Cork; Mr. Morley had conference will
Mr.. Gladstone; Mr.. Chamberlain, in Il
speech, said a new party might be formed
composed of Tories, Union>ts aud Glad
stOnian mOderates
Eighteen Belgian miners were instant
ly killed by the falling of cage
Another plot to murder the Car has
been discovered.
The trial of Eyraud and Mile Bonn
pard was continued in Paris.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01
A Welcome Guest.
New York star. 1


A friend of mine who occupies one of
the scientific chairs at Columbia College
frequently visits and dimes with a gentle
man who has little son, six years old, who
always manifested an extravagant degree
of pleasure whenever the professor has
put in an appearance at his home. This
naturally has pleased the professor, who
has taken quite an interest in the youth
Hi. belief in his personal attractveness
was somewhat shaken the other evening,
however, when at dinner ihe little fellow
remarked
Professor, I'm always glad to see you
come to take dinner with us"
ell, my dear child, | am always glad
to come, when | can, you may be sure"
said the professor.
Because, continued the boy, when
ever you come we have ice cream"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01
An Unnailed Campaign Lie.
detroit Tribune. |

Just before election farmer visited one
of the interior towns of Michigan and
said he was going to vote the Democratic
ticket this year because the Mckinley hill
put duty of five cents dozen on eggs.
He had been told by Democratic slick
workers that he would have to pay tax
of five cents on every dozen eggs he sold,
and he didn't propose to vote with .
party that would make him do that.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01

iecltd III a small tavern in the town of
Machia>. a day or two previous the in-
habitaut> had received the proclamation
of the Provincial Congress Of Massachu-
>etts, authorizing and requiring prcpara-
tiOns and efforts to be made incident to a
state of hostility. The people of Machas
had. from the first, been strenuou>y OPP
posed to the uSurpation of the British gov
eminent; and the sole topic of con,ersa-
tion, whenever few met together. was
this exciting subject. ON the evening in
question much larger number than usual
had assembled 10 talk over the stirring
news recently received from Boston.
Conspicuous among the rest were two
young men. brothers. hy the name Of
oBricn, sons Morris O'Brien. who came
10 tM, country from Cork. in Ireland.
Seated around the ample Fireplace. enjoy
ing their pipes and cans, the all l-cnaros>ing
topic Of ,hc hour was canyas,cd by one
and all
At last the elder of the brothers, Jerc-
miah o'Bren. spoke out. We'll neigh
bors, what do you think of thu, rumor that
is flying about:'
What rumor do YOU alludc to:" asked
man by the name of Foster, who sat by.
and who held the dignitied Office of co..
onc in the militia.
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01

The Slossons of Bangyille," Fiye-lIun-
dred-Dollar Prize Story, by James T. Mckay,
is one of the admirable stories given in The
Thanksgiving Double Number of "The
Youths Companion" Among the other
stories are; "A Thanksgiving Guest" by
Louise X. Baker; "Cy and the Bear" hum
orous adventure, by John F. Barnes; "Chased
by Shadow" by Warren l.. Watts, while a
whole page Of Thanksgiving Fun is given for
the younger readers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01
sunset.

sunset.
MI. Henry f Cole who has been very i'll
is somewhat improved in health
School at West Deer Isle has, been sus-
pended one week, caused by the illness of
the teacher Mr. II. w. FDSs
Mrs. w. II. Stinson and Miss Nancy
Walton were initiated into Western Light
Lodge on Tuesday night,
The Sunset Dramatic co. is soon to pre-
sent the play 'PhiIlis, at the new hall, at
Sunset, as soon as completed.
Adrian Stanley and Francis Stanley re-
turned home from Boston, Dec. 20, on =
brief visit TO relatives at so. Deer Isle
and vicinity.
Mr.. Walter II StnSon has erected +,
dwelling house on StinSon'S Point. Il
will be ready for occupancy soon.
The next Union lodge of Good Templar~
will be held with Western Light lodge 81
Sunset in January. NElEEtN.
Dec. ~.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01

Il hold it a religious duty
To love and worship children'> beauty;
They've least the taint of earthly clod;
They're freshest from the hand Of God
With heavenly looks they make u sure
The heaven that made them must be pure"
Thomas CdmpbeU.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01
CHAPTER V.

If the news of the capture of the Mar
garetta was received with lively interest
at the headquarters of the Provincial
Congress, not less lively, although Of a
different nature, was the excitement caused
on it. reception at Nova Scotia. Two
schooners were Immediately fitted out at
Halifax for the purpose of retaking her.
These vessels were called the Diligence
and Tapnaquish the former mounting
eight or ten guns, with crew of fifty
men, the latter sixteen swivels, with a
crew of twenty men. About month had
elapsed since taking their prize, when the
people of Machias were notified of these
vessels coming up the Bay. Instead of
being alarmed at the news. preparations
were Immediately made to give them battle.
The armament was taken out of the Mar
garetta and placed on board the Liberty,
which, with full crew, under command
of jeremiah O'Brien. proceeded down the
Bay to meet the enemy. AS they entered
the Bay they meta coaster coming in,
which they took possession of, placing
thirty-fve men on board under command of
Colonel Foster. 1t was agreed that
O'Brien should attack the Diligence
ard Foster the Tapnaquish. In accor-
dance with the arrangements, they bore
down upon LHc tuelIly. anu cdCH dt duouI
the same time boarded. Five minutes
were not required to settle the matter.
Both of the English vessels surrendered at
the first attempt at boarding. without
making the least resistance. On his re-
turn with his prizes, Capt O'Brien fell in
with a boat containing his father and a
surgeon whom the old man had brought
off. Happily there was no occasion for
his services.
The news of the second capture created
intense feeling at Halifax, and to wipe off
the stigma of former defeats, and to pun
ish the authors of them, in the course of
three weeks another expedition was fitted
out from that place, consisting of frig-
ate, a twenty-gun ship, brig of sixteen
guns, ard several schooners, containing
about thousand men. The news of this
formidable flotilla being on the way caus-
ed not little apprehension in Machias,
and some of the more timid advised
that the place should be abandoned. This
proposition was, however, Immediately
secuted, and the O'Briens with about one
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01

TALE OF MACIiIAS.
First printed in pamphlet form by {. o. Fur
bush X Co.. Machias. Me, 1851. Reprinted
by Republican Press Association. Concord.
y. H.. 1890. 10y eNSecrctary VIM. 4. Chan
dler. whose wife. daughter of the late Sena-
tor John L. Hale, j. descendant OF the
O'Brcns
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01

III fares the land to Fastening ILL prey,
Where wealth accumulates, and men decay.
Princes and lords may flourish, or may fade;
A breath can make them a breath has
made
But bold peasantry. their country's pride,
When once destroyed can never be supplied
-Go{lSmjH.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01
For the Ellsworth American.
Christmas Carol.

Little voices ringing.
Christmas carols bringing
Merry bells are ringing
On the frosty air of morn.
Little feet are dancing,
Brightest eyes are glaucing.
Horses gaiIy pranciDg.
Champing. anxious to be gone.
oh, our hearts are merry,
Light and JOY Gus. very
Vine and holly berry
Crown our happy homes to-day.
Father, mother, >lying.
Santa Claus outvying,
Busy ONES are hying.
Trying 10 make all things gay.
Little ones. remember.
In thi- bleak December.
Ere the diving emher
Fades from Christmas fire. tonight,
He most truly liveth.
Who most pleasure giveth;
He most Joy roceiyclb,
Who keeps ever love in sight.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01

Say. what j. honour. 'T> the finest sense
OF Justice which the human mind can frame
Intent each lurking frailty to di>claim.
And guard the way of life from all offence
Suffered or done.
= H0r{srorM.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01
Bridgton News.l

Church union is the easiest thing imagin-
able, If everybody will only unite upon our
church.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01

A leyel-headed editor of valued
contemporary says people think newspaper
men are persistent dunners. by the Way
Of comparison let us suppose that Il
farmers raises ! 600 bushels of wheat q
year, and sells this out to 1000 persons
IN all parts of the country, a great portion
of them saying / will hald YOU the dol
lar in a short time The farmer dom
want to be small, and says all right. Soon
the 1000 bushels are gone. but he ha-
nothing to show for it, then he realize
that he has frittered away his whole crop
and its value is due to him in thousand
little driblets; consequently he j. serious
ly injured in his business because his
debtors, each owing him one dollar, trcat
it as a small matter, ard think il would
not help much. Continue this kind of
business year in and year out As the pub
Usher does, how long would he stand it,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01
-Hqrpcr's .N9gn-jnr for Dccrmbc

-Htrprs N1gH-io for December i, Z,
superb Christmas number. 1; opens Will
As You Like It," the third of the series
Of articles on the comedies of Shakespeare.
The comments on the play, written BY
Andrew Lang, are accompanied by eleven
beautiful illustrations (including the front
ispiece, printed in tints) from drawings
by Edwin A. Abbey. Charles Dudley
Warner, in an article entitled The Winter
of our Content relates many interesting
facts regarding the climatic influences of
southern California. The article is ac-
companled by numerous illustrations from
photographs and from drawings by the
foremost artists. Theodore Child writes
concerning "A Pre-Raphaelte Mansion"
the famous Leyland residence in London
and describes the art treasures which il
contains.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01

From the Hancock Advertiser of Aug. 2l, 1888.
NOTICE.
THE Union Female Temperance Society,
will hold their meeting on Tuesday 9th,
at the house of Mr.. John Hopkins.
KATHARINE w. JONES, Sec'y.
Aug. 81.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01

W a>A f>cAMHlvf, S. 47.->ee"n4 and foor'h
MauttE,
L. LaA IuD5i, ~. -. -Evsry Iritay
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01
>The Everett Piano.-<
The World Typewriter.

The simplest, practical lowpriccd typewriter
made; writes "a characters and does work e4ua.
to higher priced machines. Price SIS. For sale
by +. F. REDMAN. lyrl6
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01
N.ll5Worth Ametieau.

A.tkll LocAL AND POLITICAL JOURNAL
..Nil>u-p EyAEl TIT RsDAY BY THE
.... CoHnty Publishing Company
j. c. Chilcott, Editor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-01

The Queen has gone to the Isle Of
Wight.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-02

The prices gained by high grade OF
pure tired bcevos In Chicago, compared
with tho prices for scrubs. are decidedly
encouraging 10 breeders und growers OF
tho former.
Indiana has n new road law which for.
bids hauling moro than a ton on narrow
tired wagons OF more than $500 pounds
on broad tirvd ones while tho roads are
soft, under penalty Of frora Eve to fifty
dollarA
Judging from tho varying opinions OK.
pressed about aohorning cattle, u would
appear that the hst thing 10 be- done IL
10 settle whether or not tho practice 1.
really TO tho advantage OF tho cattle. aud
whether tho operation IA cruel.
Tho California Fruit Grower says tina,
sorrcl can b. cradicated by an applica.
ton Of twenty-five pounds Of slalSod lime
10 tho square rod, applied broadcast,
Digging aud oultivating seems only Ia
spread and encourage tho post 10 make
removed Efforts
J, A. Woodward asks In Tho Rural
New Yorker "ls II not good idea for
Nil tho potato growers Of a community
10 grow ono sort, 20 that carload, OF
half doxon OF them, may be- sont a,
any time to I'LL any ORDER Adozen car.
loads Of any good sort may be sold more
quickly aud easily than ono load OF q
dozen aorts."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-02

a week or two ago a lady Of this city
wrote u note TO Tho Tribune recon.
mcnding tho use Of horse radish "a a
means OF alleviaiing the grip, II not a..
fccting a thorough cure. Several In.
stances In which this suggestion wnl
acted upon with strikingly favorable ~.
suits have como 10 the knowledge u The
Tribune Ordinary grated hose r,dlsh.
eaton nj frequent intervals during tho
day and IN connection with food 1t the
table, II food Is eaton at all, has boon
found remarkably cfiicacious IN Danish.
ing the distressing cough that frequently
fingers after all tho other symptoms oi
tho grip have gone. IL oan DO no harm
70 try Il At all events The humble but
pungcnt horse radiih must have been
made for some good use Chicago Tri.
bune.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-02

Prince Victor Napoleon, eldest son Of
the late Prince Napoleon. has been al.
ready dubbed by his par,isans Napoleon
vi, his father being considered as Napo.
leon V, tho poor young Prince Imperial
having been styled Napoleon w. lie
VIII 30 thirty years Of ago next July,
lio Is y fine looking mnn, with some.
thing Of the grandiose east Of features Of
tho great emperor, though resembling
far lea tho mighty founder OF his race
than did his father Ito IA by no means
apromising pretendor, having inherited
the vices Of the late prince without his
active and poWerinl intellect. =