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Year: 1869

TuE PORTLAND AND rutland AND PORTLAND
AND OGDExsHURGu BR-The Portland -4rguS Of
March 10Th, contains an elaborate report Of the
managers Of the Portland and Rutland Railroad.


1t was proposed TO raise 0ne-haG the cost Of
the line by local subscription TO the stock, and
receive the loan of the credit Of the City Of Port
land, with security upon the whole line, for the
residue.


The matter did not come before the City Gov
ernment for their approval till Just at the close
of their official term. The Mayor suddenly call
ell the City Council together, and without notice
10 any one the City Council declined TO take
action in the matter, throwing the whole over 20
the next City Council The Boarl of Trade came
together and without any notice of the objects Of
the meeting passed. 4 vote approving the action
Of the City Government public meeting Of
the Board Of Trade was called, and numer0usly
attended, to hear q report from the Managers Of
the Rutland Road, and after discussion post
ponel the whole subject. As the Legislature was
about TO adjourn there was no time for the new
City Government to take action in the premises.
The matter goes over to another year.


The disclosures in the -frgus show that there
is a sharp fight between the Rutland and Ogdens-
burg interests the old City Government being
under the control of the Ogiensburg line.


The Rutland managers will prosecute the work
Of raising subscriptions on the line from Port
liant to Danbury, which insures the line TO
Rutland, and will encourage the construction Of
the line from Wells River to Montpelier.


The managers Of the Portland and Ogdensburg
line held a meeting il Portland a few days since,
at which delegates were present from the La
moille Valley railroad the Montpelier and St
Johnsbury railroad, and the Essex County rail-
road Of Vermont, the Portland and White Noun
tains and Oglensburg railroad Of New-Hamp-
shire, and Of the Portland ana Oglensburg
railroad Company Of Maine.


The Portland Press, speaking Of this meeting,
says it was " extremely harmonious snd satisfle-
tory. and measures were adopted with entire
unanimity, which will insure the commencement
of the work along the entire line at no distant
day"


Many are of the opinion that the sharp rivalry
and strong local interest awakened upon both
routes will greatly stimulate the prosecution Of
the work on both.
Year: 1869

DEER SLAYERs. who disgrace the name
Of hunter are taking advantage of the present
deep snow in the Adirondack woods, and the
John Brown tract to slaughter deer with knives,
merely tor their hides. A correspondent, writ
ing from there, says


81 think there will be no deer left an
other winter. The snow is so deep that deer
cannst run, and there are so many men that are
mean enough to take advantage oft that al
ready more than 100 deer have been killed on
our hunting ground since the 18th of January.
presume nothing will be done about it, as no
one likes to take the responsibility of entering
complaint, although there is a fine Of S25 for
each deer killed in this way. Unless New York
appoints commissioners whose duty shall be to
enforce the game laws the time is short that
there will be any deer left. One half of the
deer in the big woods will be destroyed this win
ter
Year: 1869

Soon after this series of miracles occur
red 10 Mr.. Beniord, which filed him with


surprise. The manager Of the bank at War


leigh called on him one day, and in the most
respectful manner requested that he would
continue to keep his account, as heretofore.
with the firm. Now, the account of Mr.


Benford was not such as would seem to iusti-
fy such n request, seeing it consisted az that
moment of balance of eighteen pounds seven
and fourpence However, he bowed with
the politeness which curate always displays
10 a banker. and expressed his gracious inten-
tion of continuing his patronage to Messrs-
Bulk & LOBBY. and the latter gentleman, al
ter another courteous bow, retired, leaving
the pass-book in the hands Of the gratified
clergyman. He opened it. and the first line
that met his view was a credit to the Rever-
end Henry Benford, of the sum Of twelve
thousand six hundred pounds On present
ing the amazing document TO the notice OF
his wife. that lady at fret was indignant at
those vulgar tradespeople, Bulk a LOBBY,
yenturing to play such hoax on friend OF
Lord Warleigh. This was now the deslgna-
tion by which her husband was most respect
able in the eyes of his helpmate; and some
what inclined to resent the supposed insult,
Benford walked down to the bank and came
to an explanation with both the partners, in
the private room. There could be no doubt
Of the fact. The money was paid to his
name, in London. and transmitted, IN the Or
dinary course, to his country bankers. In
fear and trembling, and merely to put his
good luck to the test, he drew check for
hundred and twenty pounds, which was I'M
mediately honored and with these tangible
witnesses to the truth Of his bankers state
Year: 1869

One day last week, says the Des
Moines Republican, an individual OF
the African persuasion entered the
office of the probate Judge in that
city when the following dialogue en-
sued. is dis de place where dey
gits license to get marriedo yes
We'll, got married two years ago
wild license and now my wite%
dun run way and left me,and lwant
to get my name scratched OIL
Year: 1869

THE CRATER-ELDER's PIcTURE.-In the
space allowed m ordinary newspaper
local it would be almost impossible to do
Justice 20 Mr.. J. A. Elders latest produc-
ton. "The Battle Of the Crater" now on
exhibition at Bidgood's bookstore, on Main
street. Now nearly a year ago the gifted
Young artist began with his work, and after
a period of patient toll and close study ne
has brought forth work well worthy of
any artists pencil, and which should give
him name in the upperinost ranksof the
worlds artists.


In our eyes, the chlefest recommendati
about the picture are its fidelity in the por-
travail of the terrific scene which forms its
subject, the animation which marks its every
portion, and the admirable arrangement Of
its many figures.
We have before us the dread spectacle of
the Crater explosion before beleaguered
Petersburg in all its vivid reality, nothing
overdrawn, and naught set down In mere
imagination. 1t is scene full of strife and
life, and yet one in which the monster Death
makes his fearful ravages. Look in the CEN
tire at the stricken color-5earer, who clings
to the portion of the flagstaff left in his
hand, while his comrade, seizing the flag
and turning, cheers OH his compan-
ions-in-arms. How perfect is the
expression on the dying mans face,
and how admirably drawn are the leu
lures of his gallant color-guardsman.
And in front Of these two there is gallant
soldier rushing forward with charge-bayo-
net to the rescue of 4 comrade who Is en-
gagged in desperate encounter with two
white and one negro Federal soldiers. These
two figures are splendid, and the artist, in
achieving the difficult task of portraying to
perfection two men in such rapid and eX-
cited motion, has displayed his genius most
sienalv. To the right of the picture and
in the foreground there is wounded sol
| der reaching out for the canteen Of dead
negro who lies near him. In this sketch the
artist has also shown great force of express
sion, and almost faultless execution.


But, rs we have remarked, to enter into a
detailed sketch of this most magnificent
work would take more space than we are
| able to give. The more one looks at the pic
| ture the more he finds in it to admire. 1t is Il
work full of life and animation, which should
win it's author great fame. We have heard
no one speak Of it save in exalted praise !;
and the admiration excited by it Is unlVer-
sal even among the most critical. N cltl-
zen of Richmond who feels the proper III
terest in so talented an artist OF our own
will fail to see this picture. There are on
| exhibition in the same room Valentines ad-
mirable busts of Humboldt and Maury.
| The subject Of encouragement to our artists
is one upon which we will have more to say ;


but we have only to add tOethis incomplete


sketch most earnest recommendation to


all of our readers to 60 to see these admlra-


bic productions of Richmond young men,
Year: 1869

THE NEW STEAMBOAT LISE.-It is stated
that the new line Of steamers between Rich
mond and Norfolk will commence their
trips next week. This will give us daily
river communication with Norfolk, and the
business of the old line will hardly be
affected by the new,
Year: 1869

THE BLUES DANCE.-Despite the severe rain
of last evening the new hall was filled to its
utmost dancing capacity, while large number
of spectators occupied the settees and stood up
around the sides of the room. 1t was most
brilliant dedication of this newest and elegant
addition to our public halls, and we predict for
it large run of the public favor.


We have given description of the hall some
time since, but some little additions have been
made in the furnishing and arrangements
which it would be proper to mention. The la
dies and gentleman's parlors, on the same
floor, have been neatly carpeted and furnished,
and in the fourth story is to be found two nice
dressing rooms for ladies and gentlemen, a
supper and smoking rooms. The hall is heated
by steam radiators placed along the sides, and
is lit by an elegant chandelier, composed of &c
lights, and 56 lights in side brackets.


The trial of three wheel velocipcdes by two
ladies, was, of course, a matter of great inter-
est These velocpedes are worked by band by
means of two long handles attached to treadles
on the front wheel You sit in them as easy as
in trotting wagon, resting your feet on the
floor of the machine. We think this style will
be very popular among the ladies, as they can
ride in long dresses if they prefer, Both Of
the ladies last evening wore long dresses, one a
blue skirt with black coat, and black hat
adorned with a white feather, and the other q
brown skirt with black sack and black hat
They seemed perfectly at home while riding,
and managed the machines with much dexter.
ity.


After the velocipedes dancing was INDUCED
in, and was kept up to late hour. Everybody
seemed to be in the best of moods, delighted
with the hall, delighted with the dance, and
delighted with the Blues.
Year: 1869

OFF THE TRAcK.-Seven freight ears ran off
the track OF the Grand Trunk Railway yester-
day, about mile below the New Gloucester
station. Some of the cars were badly smash
ed. The inward and outward bound passenger
and mail train from Paris and Bangor were
detained by this accident several hours The
train arrived here at half-past o'clock in the
evening, which should have been here at half
mast two
Year: 1869

DISABLED STEAMER,-The Captain of sail
ing vessel which arrived at this port yester-
day, gave information at the Custom House
that between Cape Porpoise and Wood Island
he fell in with disabled steamer, sufficiently
near to hail her and receive request from her
Captain to send steamtug to her assistance.
The Collector, we understand, dispatched the
Revenue Cutter last evening to bring her in.
We were unable to ascertain the name of the
steamer
Year: 1869

THE Bddeford Democrat is devoting itself to
the work of making party capital out of the
anatomical bill. 1t has good time of it, see
ing that there is no discrimination against the
poor in the bill as it passed, since it applies to
all persons in the same way, except criminals
1t is also a difficult matter for the Democrat
to ignore the fact that all the Democratic pa
pers except itself approved the bill even before
it was disemboweled by the amendments final
ly made, that both Democratic Senators voted
fer 1t and that DIR. Samuel H. Tewksbury, a
leading Democrat of this city, is the man who
is entitled to the credit of having secured the
passage OF the bill by the most persevering
effort
Year: 1869

The LOWRY HYDRANTs.- after
noon some of the city officers with the officers
of the Water Company made an examination
of some of the Lowry hydrants that had been
put down last fall, in order to ascertain how
quickly they could be uncovered in the winter.
The following was the result: Two men were
emploJed with the pick and shovel and the
hydrant on the corner of Cedar and Oxford
streets was uncovered through ten inches of
lee in ten minutes. At the corner of Myrtle
and Oxford streets the scuttle was removed in
four minutes through three inches of ice. At
the corner of Chestnut and Oxford the scuttle
had an accumulation of fourteen inches of ice
ever it, and thirty-ssven minutes were rsquir-
ed to find and open it.
Year: 1869

DEMOCRATIC CoNGREssMEN are not free from
the opportunities of those who desire Office
under the administration, as we learn from the
Boston Post. The ofice-seekers must proceed
upon the principle that "every little helps"
Year: 1869

HALF WAY up Lookout Mountain, the place
where memory is stirred by thousand thrill
ling associations, and where the brave boys OF
both armies met and fought hand to hand,
where the blood of both friend and foe was
mingled together and ran down the mountain
side in rivulets, is smooth-faced rock, upon
which poor, wounded soldier inscribed the
following:


SIS. T.-S60-X.-Early in the battle was
wounded, and carried to this spot by two clever
'Yanks.' They bade me farewell. and as they
supposed, to die, for was SO weak from loss OF
blood that could but family thank them for
their kindness. They left in my canteen part
bottle of PLANTATION BIrTERs, to which L owe
my life, for it strengthened me, and kept life
within me unil help came and my wound was
dressed. God bless them for their kindness,
and for the Plantation Bitters.'


HENRY DAvAGEL,


Company B, 10th GA.
MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to the best
imported German Cologne, and sold at hall
the price. mch27eod1w&w
Year: 1869

The QUAKERs want the government TO give
them the control of $20OO,OOO with which to
Z civiIize and Christianize the Indians, begin
ming with the Sioux. That little job would
be cheaply done at twenty times the sum for
which the Friends offer to make the contract
If the Indians are to be christianized an inter-
esting inquiry arises as to whether they are
to be male proselytes to the faith of the
Friends. Nothing could be better for the red
rascals, but how funny Hole-in-the-Day and
Spotted Tail will look in broad-brimmed bats
and drab coats and breeches, and how funny
their amiable wives will look in the costume
prescribed for the ladies of the sect to which
they are destiued to belongi
Year: 1869

NO BUSINESS OF IMPORTANCE TRANSACTED IN


EITHER BRANCH OF THE LEGISLATURE.


ALBANY, April 12.-Contrary to general expecta-
ton, there was no movement made in the Senate
tonight to pass the Broadway Surface Railroad bill.
There were so many members absent that it was
deemed advisable not to take vote on it. The
Senate was engaged all the evening on Canal Claim
bills. The Assembly was engaged principally in
referring bills to Standing Committees for the pur
pose of having them reported complete.
Year: 1869

NOTICING have again 70 request those who
purchase THE STAR from dealers and newsboys
tore fuse top pay more for it than THREE CENTS
per copy. 1t is furnished to them at cost
which affords an ample profit at that price,
and with the understanding, also, that no more
shall be asked or charged for it, so that those
who pay more merely aid in perpetrating an
imposition upon themselves and fraud spon
the office.
Year: 1869

FREE LOVE" DoCTRINEs.-There were some
rather queer proceedings at the session of the
Woman's National Suffrage Association in
this city yesterday. The speeches of sew
eral of the lady speakers were so broad and SO
ardently in favor of 'free love" that the modest
part of the audience made q stampede from the
hall. Miss Norton thought a woman better OFF
with six husbands than with one she could not
love, and DIR. Heber denounced marriage as a
crime.-Nep York World, December 8.
Year: 1869

A WRITER in the Boston journal of Chemistry
takes the ground that the practice of evaporating
water upon stoves and furnaces is not conducive
to health or comfort, asserting that atmospheric
air cannot be ssdried up or burned up" by any
heating apparatus in use at the present day. and
that while heated air has larger capacity to hold
yapor than cold air, none OF its natural moisture
is expelled from it by heat.
Year: 1869

nothtngs II would be very great con-
Tenienco to importers II they could thus
purchase and use the coupons next fall.
ing cue, rs 1t would reduce tho demand
for gold 10 the extent that coupons were
thus employed.


Motto exceed half the coupons could
probably be purchased by the im-
porters, but that amount would
give great relief to the gold mar-
ket. Tho effect Of this arrangement would
be to put down the price Of gold, or rather
to put up the Jaluc Of currency several
per cent Those who did not wish TO sell
their coupons before maturity would be
under no obligation to do 20, while those
willing to realize on them could faud pur-
cbasers Ut Whist they are worth. The cur
rency OF. the country could In thls way
be made to pay part of the duties on i'm
pcris; the demand for gold would be
lessened, and the price Of it consequently
reduced as compsred with Greenback:.
We can see no valid objection to thia
proposition, and thtreforc submit It to
The consideration of the wise men in Con.
gTess for their favorable action.
Year: 1869

The SITUATION IN SPAIN.-The Spanish
people seem to be very much of unit
in regard to the government which they
wish for the future. Two hundred and four
teen against ffty-fve have gone in for the
new constitution. The republicans after this
vote confessed their weakness like true men
and declared themselves willing to 20 In for
the monarchy. This is true patriotism and
augurs well for the future of Spain. The one
difficult thing in connection with our recent
news is the announcement that Queen
Isabella's birthday is to be celebrated in
Madrid on the 10th of October as usual. II
Spain, after all she has gone through, and gone
through so well, finds it possible to celebrate
the birthday of Isabella on the 10th of Octo-
ber next, it will deserve to be spoken of as one
of the wonders of modern times. It is just
possible that the negative particle may be
omitted ia the telegraphic despatch. 1t is
also possible that the word officially relates to
a party not TO the national government.
Year: 1869

LEAKY HuMAHrTY.-The story Of the burn
ing Of Briggs livery stable, in which so many
horses were burned TO death, illustrates an
odd phase Of human nature. During the time
when the person who set fire to II was arrang-
ing the price he was to get for the job--while
meditating crime in regard to which one
would suppose he would have observed the
greatest secrecy-he coolly talked the matter
over to his creditors, promising to pay bis
debts out Of the proceeds, and the creditors in
turn talked it over with others, aud finally did
not get their money.
Year: 1869

A Miss AS COOP AS A MILE.-The Legis-
lature intended that the rights Of the minority
should be respected in the Board Of Educa-
tion when it made that body to consist OF
seven democrats and five republicans. But a
member having discovered that of nine COM
mttees the minority has not Craftsmanship in
any one and having put it to the vote that this
Is wrong, he has discovered that majority of
two Is as effective as a majority of twelve
could be. So the minority gets no chair
mansbip.
Year: 1869

FINALLY there is probability that we may
have public ambulance and hospital service
for the succor and assistance Of persons in
jured in the streets or who fall prostrated by
the climate or any cause. We have been la
mentally behindhand in this respect, and 1t is
certain that many life has been sacrificed to
this want of provision. Many man has died
in our station houses whom timely attention
would have saved. The Commissioners OF
Public Charities now propose to furnish ambu-
lances and stretchers, and the police are in
structed to have the care of them. This is a
good beginning, but we hope the authorities
will keep in view that it is only beginning.
Year: 1869

HELPING PRovIDEEoE. The National Co
lored Executive Committee is of opinion that
''if it is part of the providence Of God to pro-
duce new era in civilization, having Its radi-
ating point in our country" then more nggers
are necessary in Office and other high places
or the thing cannot be done.
Year: 1869

STRANGE, IF TRUE.-It is stated that another
defective rail has been discovered on the Long
Island Railroad. AS this does not agree with
the account recently given Of that road by its
president and others we receive the statement
cautiously and incline TO doubt IL
Year: 1869

PUBLIC OPINION evidently has some effect
on members Of the Legislature in the rural
districts. One country member declares he
did not know the tax levics for this end of the
State we're SO very bad when he voted for
tbopn
Year: 1869

CRY RAILROADS, it will be seen by the
price paid for the Twenty-third street fran
chise, ought to be an immense property for
the city. Suppose that all the other roads
paid for their grants at an equivalent rate !
AS George Law, who owns this road, is also
in the ferry business, we would now recon-
mend him to buy the ferry at the eastern end
Of this new line, put on it half dozen first class
boats and buy property on the other side.
Here is a chance for many million in build
ing up splendid suburb.
Year: 1869

CANADA is declared in the British Parlia-
ment to be 'the future highway to the Indians
and the East" That is what they call long
look ahead. When are they to have the Can
ada Pacific Railroad done?
Year: 1869

Miss Pippius says that the best
thing that most Of the young gentle;
men who call at her house could take
would be their leave, and its merit
would be ineteased in proportion to
the earliness of the period at which
il is taken.
Year: 1869

The Confederate Soldiers Relief
and Historical Association met at
Stillman Hall last night for the regu-
lar meeting for dispatch of business.


The minutes of the former meeting
were read and approved.


Col. Dawson, who was appointed a
Committee Of One at previous meet
ing to obtain a suitable place OF meet
ing for the Association, reported that
he had selected Stiilman Hall as the
best and most appropriate place OF
meeting, but al what price he was un-
able to say, as Mr.. GreenlaW was OUT
Of the city


The partial report was received, ana
the Committee continued.


The Committee on Credentials re-
ported favorably on a list prepared fol
membership.


The report Of the Picnic Com
mittee was then called for and read
by F. /. James, Secretary of the Com
mittee. As it WAS a compilation OF
the reports of the meetings of the
Committee as already reported in
the APPEAL, We will omit its publica-
ton here.


The report Of the Committee ap-
nointed TO wait on the Ladies' Monu-
mental Association being next in or
der MIR. James, Chairman Of the
Committee. reported that they had
waited upon Mrs. Galloway in Obedi-
ence to the resolution, and requested
the desired information. In reply they
had received communication in
print from Mrs. Galloway, which was
a very lucid and full report OF all the
proceedings Of the various Conieder-
ate benevolent associations, OF which
she was the presiding officer.


On account of the extreme length ol
the communication, and as it was &c