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Year: 1867

Mr.. e. Staples, who was one OF the guests on
board the yacht FleetWing during the Atlantic
match, has arrived in this city by the steamer
Persia. This gentleman brings a detailed ac-
count of the melancholy accident which led to
the loss of six OF the crew of the vessel, which
is to the following e1iect:-On Wednesday,, De-
cember 10, at ten minutes past O'Clock in the
evening, as the Fleetwing was scudding along,
with the watch, consisting OF eight men, sitting
on the weather side of the cockpit, the gallant
craft was struck aft OF starboard main rigging
by very heavy cross sea.


Rushing astern, the water with all its fury
caught the cockpit and carried the whole OF the
eight men seated around it into the angry
waves. So great was the force OF the sea that
Messrs. Wood and HaZleton, who were at the
time in charge of the wheel, clutched convul-
siVely its spokes, only, however, to lind them too
weak TO resist its power or to avert their fate,
az they could not sustain the heavy strain thus
put upon them but parted from their sockets.
Captain Hazleton actually went down TO MS
watery grave firmly holding one in his cienched
hand.


Two only of those who were thus suddenly
engulied in the seethiug ocean were recovered; {;
these were fortunate enough to lay mold of the
trysail, and were rescued from their perilous
position by their comrades, while the remaining
six were soon beyond the reach Of all human
help. The names of all but one of these untOr-
tunate men are already known-Captains Wood
and Hazleton, and Messrs. Kelly, Mccormick,
and Brown.


MIR. Staples was, at the time OF the sad occur
renee, down below, lighting his pipe, but feel
ing the concussion caused by the striking of the
sea, he, with Captain Thomas, rushed on deck.
The sight which met their view was a most
affecting one-the cockpit, which but a few
minutes before they had seen filled with the
watch, clean swept Of every living soul, aud
the deck and PIT, from the main rigging aft.
completely covered with water. Several of the
men, whose watch was below at the time, were
soon on deck, and everything that could lead
to the recovery of their messmates was at once
done, though unfortunately TO no purpose.


The Fleetwing experienced some pretty heavy
weather during her trip, and sustained more
losses of canvas, ETC., thani did her opponents.
The first night at sea, while iibbing, she carried
away her square sail boom and main topmast
spreader and on the second night she carried
away three flying jib booms.


Mr. Staples speaks in the highest terms of the
capacities of the captain, his oicersi aud crew.
Ne9y York Herald.
Year: 1867

trOer shall pay upon proper vouchers therefor all legal
expenses incurred by the authority Of the Board OF
Audit or in his defending suits now pending hero
after TO be brought against him by reason OF his official
action. Nothing herein contained shall he construed
affect any claim upon which suit pending and in
eases where evidence has been taken In proceedings
recover said claims at law, the said claims shall
DO heard and determined by said Board Of Audit
upon such evidence and such additional evidence


may Dc offered The Board Of Audit shall receive $40
per day for each day OF actual service. The Board il
forbidden 10 hear or settle any claim upon which an
action ut law could not be brought at the time Of the
passage OF this act by OF the statute Of ita
tions OF time Of commencing civil actions In this state
which has been rejected by any Court Judge for
other than the want Of an appropriation
fund TO meet the same provided however that where
an action has been pending any clam and has becl
rejected for want OF appropriation To meet the sam
the time during which such action has been pending shall
not be counted any part Of the limitation OF time Of
commencing an action on such claim.


This act shall take effect Immediately.
Year: 1867

Estimating the Democratic majority in Rye at 100 the
highest Democratic majority in the county is Hof
mans majority last year TIA. The following is the
result on Senatorial delegates:
Year: 1867

sis the only Physician asa Special
- ,ist now in Chicago that can be en-
tirely relied upon Go to him


and not suffer that horrible disease
to remain IN your system, disfig
ing your face and body. besides
Year: 1867

The County Association will meet at Ferry
Village, Cape Elizabeth, next Tuesday after
noon at halfpast two o'clock, and will also hold
an evening session. We learn that the Good
Templars of that ancient town have taken
the matter in hand, and that is a guaranty of
success. Good music will be among the at
fractions OF the occasion. Some of the ablest
Temperance men in this quarter have engaged
to be present. Solid reasons why imprison-
onment should be penalty for the illegal sale
OF intoxicating liquors will be given, and an
opportunity offered for those to speak who
think otherwise. Let the attendance be
prompt and full. gl4., ..1i -..t,, .4
Year: 1867

ACCIDENT ON THE GRAND TRUNK.-One of
the cars of loaded freight train, going out
yesterday morning, was thrown off the bridge
over the Presumpscot, and went down end ,re-
most into the river. Two other cars were in
jured, but kept on the bridge. The cause of
the accident was the breaking of an axle. No
one was hurt |
Year: 1867

BURNING OF STEAMER GEN SHEpLFY.-
The paragraph in yesterdays Press in rela-
ton to the burning of the above named steam
er, might leave the impression upon the minds
Of some, that the negroes had hand in the
matter; but letters from the captain of the
steamer to the owners go to show that this
could not have been the case, and that the
burning was purely accidental JUSTICE
Year: 1867

In the eXtemporaneOus movement, some
beautiful combinations of the softer stops were
used with much taste and fine effect. o. 81. il,a
b. Those conversant with mu sic will see that
this free concert was really of high order. and
we feel that it ought to receive more than a
passing notice. B.
Year: 1867

Sixth-A fixed amount will be set
aside for the emancipation OF the slaves
of the nation, and the same terms will
be agreed upon to effect the liberation of
the slaves owned by religious orders as
may be made to purchase the freedom Of
those held by the Government.


Sepenth-There will be appropriated a
fund for the annual purchase of GER
tain number of slaves, so that but few
may be in bondage when the hour OF
general emancipation is at hand.


The opinion of the Brazilian people
on the subject Of slavery is well known.
All detest the institution in It's princi.
pie. Demonstrations prove that all are
In favor OF the spirit OF the plan de-
veloped in the foregoing summary. 1t
is looked upon as a skillful and patriotic
solution Of the great problem that has
long weighed upon the mind of the
country, Accomplished by these means
emancipation will be effected in Brazil
without creating either disturbance or
financial crisis"
Year: 1867

WEAK EYES AND FINE PRINT.-A non


professional correspondent calls our at
tention to the increase of near-sighted-
ness and other difficulties of the eyes at
the present day, owing, as he believes,
to the reading of too fine type in books !;
and wishes US to utter word of warn
ing against this evil. He also COM
plains of much OF the print in news
papers as very trying to the eyes.
Whether the evil of which he complains
is mainly due to the cause to which he
ascribes it or not, it is certain that it
may be greatly aggravated by it. This
opinion has long been held by the medi-
cal profession, but men in general seem
to care more for the pound of cure than
the ounce Of prevention, In this as in
everything else. We can only say that
it grieves US to see 1--WE never read them)
and to see universally applauded in the
daily press, the multiplying diamond
editions Of popular authors. Their
publishers surely cannot realize what


an injury they may inhict upon the eyes


of their readers. 1t is poor economy to.
buy a book at half price printed in type
so small as not to be read without such
a risk.-BOst0n Medical and Surgical Journal.
Year: 1867

PARIS ExPosITIoN.-A curious feature
here is a large collection OF the female
peasant caps of different parts of France.
You know that each village and locality
in this country has its peculiar dress,
the chief distinction being in the cap /;
and some of these are very quaint to
strange eyes. They are mostly of lace or
muslin, and some Of them are exceeding
ly large, fully enveloping the head, or
extending foot or more out back Of it,
broad pieces OF lace hanging therefrom
almost to the waist. Others are cone
shaped and rise perpendicularly from the,
head one and two feet. You cannot ina
CINE the many unique shapes in which
they have when mounted on the peas
ants heads. This is complete collec-
tion, with labels showing to chat loca-
lity each cap belongs,
Year: 1867

STATE REFORM soHooL.-The annual
examination Of the State Reform School
at Waterbury, is to take place on the
second Wednesday in June, (12th) the
anniversary Of its dedication. The
Trustees and Superintendent hope to
make the occasion one of profit to the
school, and of interest and encourage
ment to the friends of the institution
who may be present. We say to the
citizens Of the State attend, and learn
for yourselves of the workings Of9the
noble charity which is being built up
for the reformation Of juvenile offenders,
Frizes are to be awarded and other in
teresting exercises will form the pro-
gramme Of the day. The present num-
ber In the Reform School is "a. The
work Of enlarging the accommodations
is soon to be commenced and will be
completed on the first Of August.
Year: 1867

ANOTHER FIRE IN BURLNGroN.-A fire


broke out about IL o'clock on Satur-
day evening in the shavings in the
boiler room of the Nail Works of the
Burlington Manufacturing Co., and bat
for tle promptness with which the fire
department Of the city responded to the
alarm, it must have proved one of the
most destructive which has yet visited
that city. AS it was the damage was
comparatively trifing, consisting main
ly Of the slate roof of the boiler and an
healing rooms. One thousand dollars
will cover it. A force of mechanics was
Immediately set at work to repair DANA
ges, which was so far completed yester-
day morning as to allow C. resumption
of lthe works. The fire caught in the
shavings near the furnace doors, and is
attributed to the carelessness of the
watchman, who was absent at the time.
Year: 1867

THE PHILADELPHIA AMERICAN of Wed
nesday inhmates that the recent severe and
heavy storm was the autumnal equinox,
which sent special messenger-in the shape
OF shower OF huge hail stones-a few
weeks ago to represent H. We are satisfied
with both the storm and The explanation.
Year: 1867

Mark Twain, the California humorist, tells
Tbs following story of the "bad little boy"


Once there was a bad little boy whose
name was Jim--though if you will notice.
20" will find that bad little boys are nearly
oil called James in your Sunday school books
1t was very strange, but still it was true, that
this one was called Jim. He didn't have
any sick mother either-a sick mother who
was pious and had the mp,ion, and
would be glad to lie down in the grave and
be a: rest but for the strong love che bore
her boy, and the anxiety she felt that the
world would be harsh and cold toward him,
when she was gone. Most Of the bad boys
in the Sunday school books are named
James, and have sick mothers to teach them
to say Nov lay me down to Sleep" ETC.,
and sing them to sleep with sweet, plaintive
voices, and kiss them good night, and kneel
down BY the bedside and weep. But it was
diferen. with this fellow. He was named
jim, aud there wasn't anything tue matter
with his mother-no consumption nor any.
thing Of that kind. Sho was rather stou.
than otherwise, and she was not pous more
over, she was not anxious on jim account;
she said if he were to break his neck it
wouldn't be much loss she always spar ked
him to sleep, and she never kissed him good
night; on the contrary, the boxed his ears
when she vas ready to leave him.


Once this little bad boy stole the key to
the pantry, and slipped in there and helped
himself to some jam, and filled the vessel
with tar, so that his mother wouldn't know
the difference; but all at once terrible feel.
ing didn't come over him. and something
didn't seem to whisper to him, Is it righ, to
disobey my mother? Isn't it sinful to do
this7 Where do bad little boys 60 to who
gobble up their good, kind mothers jam /"
Aud then he didn't kneel down all alone and
promise never to be wicked any more, and
rise up with light. happy hca,t, and 90
and tell his mother all about it, and beg her
forgiveness, and be blessed by her with tears
of pride aud thankfulness in her eyes. No;
that is the way with all ether bad boys in
the books, out it happened otherwise with
this Jim. strangely enough. He ate the JAM
and SAID It was bully, in his sinful, vulgar
way; and he put in the tar, aud said that
was bully TOO, and laughed, aud observed
that tho cold woman would get up and snort. "
when she found II out; and when she did
fad it out he denied knowing any thing about
II. and she whipped him severely, and be did
the crying himself Everythin. about this
boy was curious-every thing turned out diff
terently with him from the way it does with
the bad Jameses 10 the books Once be
climbed up farmer Acorn apple tree to steal
apples and the limb didn't break, and he
didn't fall down and break his arm, and get
torn by the farmer 8 great dog. and then lau.
gaish on sick bed for weeks and repeat nd
become good. Oh, no; te stole as many
apples as be wanted, and came down oil
Year: 1867

A BEAUTIFUL PRAYER.-At an Israellte
Sunday School festival in Cincinnati. on
Thursday, February Sth, the occasion being
a celebration of the return of the Jews and
restoration of their worship under Judas
Maecabees, the following prayer was made
by Rev. Dr. Lillienthal, a Jewish Rabbi:


Father in heaven We the parents of these
children, are leading them before the throne
of thy eternal grace and mercy, to intrust
them to thy paternal care and love- As
thou has been with us, so be thou with them,
and accept the prayers of their innocent
hearts As thou hast permitted us to under
stand and comprehend the principles of truth
justice, liberty and universal charity, so
grant them thy spirit, that they may learn
to appreciate their value As thou hast
guarded us like true and faithful shep-
herd. so lead them on the path Of duty and
virtue that they may find favor in thy eyes,
and be an honor to US, to society, and to our
country. Teach them to shuu error, to abhor
vice, and to live life that promises rich
harvest of Joy and blessing. Give them the
spirit of Macca5ees, that they may get
principles over frail and momentary advan-
tages, and the glorious time we are celebrat
ing to-day may be renewed by them and
with them. They love thee, o God, these
children; they love thee and wish to obey
thy word and thy command grant them,
therefore their supplication ; grant the pray
ers which the fathers and mothers, for the
joyful future Of their children, are sending
up to thee; for in thee we put our trust, we
and our children. for ever and ever. Amen.





THE Bishop of Verdum, who died recently
at Paris, was a character, and considered as
the rrat type of gourmandize. So stout was
he that it was by means of considerable
maneuyering he ever accomplished entering
cab. The amount of food consumed at
his various meals was something fabulous.
Owing to the frequent illnesses brought on
by his voracity, he was always attended by
servant, whose sole business was to prevent
Monseigneur from eating more than was
good for his health Whenever this reverend
bishop was invited to dinner at a friends
house, the said domestic stationed himself
behind his chair, investigated the amount of
outlets, pates, perdreaux truffies, ETC., eaten
by his master; and when he considered that
he had as much as was good for his lordship,
he made telegraphic sign to the mistress of
the house, who, warned beforehand, imme-
diatey cut off the supplies.
Year: 1867

This charge will be the same as at the Mint-a
half of one per cent.-and which is paid by us to
that institution. But there will be no charge in
future for making fine gold silver bars from
bullion refined by us
Year: 1867

SOMEBODY says there is no little circum
stance quite so annoying as to knock at a
neighbor's door, and, upon its being ope ned
by some blooming lass with rosy cheeks and
eyes that act upon ones heart like volley
of shot among flock of wild ducks, to have
malicious and spiteful little dog rush out
of the hall swapping at your shns and yelp-
ing at every word you attempt to utter, like
one of Milton's Internal imps sitting before
the gates of Tophet. You are disconnected
at the unexpected appearance of. the smiling
beauty, and you stand ducking to the lady
and lodging the dog, vainly endeavoring to
make known your errand, among poorly
concealed curses at the yelping cur. You
smother an involuntary ''-- the dog"
with "a damp day, madam" and have a
pleasing consciousness of appearing like a
consummate fool generally.
Year: 1867

dent Sheridan gives his reasons for hoping that
the period of registry will not be extended
The statement is frank, manly, explicit, saying
lust what was expected and no more. If he
had been ordered to act, he would have silently
acted. But when We ask man his opinion,
we expect him TO give it honestly. 1t is be-
cause Sheridan is honest and sincerely thinlIS
that Stanbery's opinion opens the road TO frisud
and perjury that he says so to the President
Yet we hear a great uproar. 1he Times leads
off in ordinations of horror Sherldans dls-
patches have never suited that paper, unless
when judicously garbled. Steedman telegraphs
all the way from New Orleans that Sheridan
should be removed. Steedman, of course, can
see nothing patriotic in our great Captain. lie
acted differently when he was sent into the
South. lie found everything beautiful, and
fresh, and charming, the country rapidly becom-
ing peaceful, and reconstruction according to
Andrew johnson q most blessed dlspensatlOh.
The man who did not find it beneath him to be
the minister of a degrading policy would, OF
course, demand the removal of one who has
always protested against it.


We do not think the Administration Will
venture upon this step. To be sure, we have
t'lpdDic VI diinooo ''iiJ "'N


and prudence, and in anticipation it is well to
speak. The country must not permit the men
who serve it to be sacrificed without protest
The soldier Sheridan is nothing TO us. But as
the representative of National will-the minis
ter of great trust-and servant who has
done his work nobly, we must stand by this
Commander in this labor of reconstruction.
If we calmly permit our trusted soldiers to be
stricken down for their loyalty, we deserve all
the humiliation that the President has brought
upon us. If we would win this battle we must
sustain tho men in the breach.
Year: 1867

A reform of the House of Commons being
accepted as inc vitable, public attention in En-


gland is now turned toward reform of the
House of Lords. Certainly a lazier and more
incapable assemblage of legislators is not TO be
found in the world than the Upper House of the
British Parliament. Aspeers are allowed to vote
by proxy, and no quorum is required, the ses


siOns, as a rule, are attended by about half-a-
dozen members; the debates are utterly with


out influence; and bills are carried or lost by
the voices of noble lords who know nothing
whatever about them. 1t is proposed to enlarge
the powers of the Upper House, which are now
chiefly revisOry and obstructive, and to make
its functions similar to those of the United States
Senate; to abolish proxies and establish quo


rum and to infuse new blood into the effete
assemblage by creating fe-peerages, to be
granted by the Ministry to the most distinguished
men in all the different walks of life But to
give this appointing power to the Ministry or
the Crown is virtually to give them the control
of the Upper House, and TO leave the choice to
the people is a radical reform which British
politicians have not yet had the courage to con-
Year: 1867

The country must protect the men who are
i'm peril because of their devotion 20 Congress
We notice an effort to overthrow the Military
Commanders, and especially Gen. Sheridan.
The Copperheads are insidiously denouncing
and disparagng him. The Times, which is Re-
publican in quiet times and against the party
when its support is needed, joins in the CEN
sure. To us Gen Sheridan is no more than any
other Military Commander, and we have no
special support to give !him. The soldier we
dismiss from attention. But events have made
him representative, and we think it the duty
of the country TO so consider him.


Gen. Sheridan was assigned TO the South
West after the war He was sent in charge OF
an expedition against Kirby Smith, when 1t
was thought that officer was disposed TO con
tinue the Rebellion in Texas. Smith surren-
dered, and Sheridan took command OF the Gulf
States. He was mere soldier. We are not
aware that he had any politcs-but if any
thing, he was Democrat. There was every
temptation for him TO remain Democrat or,
at least, to follow the President in his wind
ing way. A West Point graduate who had
been educated among the Indians, could be
little of Radical. He did his work III
quiet, modest way. The New-Or-
leans riots took place. We have
always lamented his absence from the city at
that fatal time, and confess never to have heard
it properly explained. Evidence now shows
that his return prevented another riot. We
presume there are reasons why he did not ar
rest the leaders, under Grants general order
of protection to loyal men. But we think it
fair to presume that the fault was not with
him. His course after the riots was high and
intrepid When johnson asked him leading
questions with the hope of quoting him
against the Congress policy, he replied that the
riot was massacre worse than that of Fort
Pillow. He might have answered vaguely, or
avoided the question, or maintained mysteri-
Ous silence. But he dared Presidential dis
pleasure. When the Military bill was passed,
he seized the leaders of the riot. Having re-
moved them for disloyalty, he removed Wells,
o professed Radical, for dishonesty. The work
of registration has progressed more rapidly un-
der him than under anv other commander.


Now. in response to an inquiry from the Prcsi-
Year: 1867

The credit of Austria is rapidly rising in the
financial world. owing to the reconciliation OF
the Government with the Magyars, and to the
introduction of thoroughly liberal reforms. 1t
is very common belief that Baron Won BeuSt,
the new Prime Minister, to whom the great
improvement in the condition of Austria is
due, will prove the Austrian Bsm -.rck, and
reorganize the tottering Empire on sound
and lasting basis.
Year: 1867

In the Surratt trial yesterday the story of
the pursuit and capture of Booth and his com
panion Harold was rehearsed The diary OF
Booth was produced in evidence, and the tes-
timony altogether was exceedingly interesting,
though it is difficult to see its bearing upon
the case under trial.
Year: 1867

template. There are two obstacles, however, to
any change in the present state of things: the
lords are too indolent to make it themselves,
and it may be doubted whether the commons
bavo any disDosition to increase the influence
or efficiency of the hereditary aristOcracY
Year: 1867

"speaking." He declared yesterday that the
more people saw of him the better they likeo
him, and if we only knew him Intimately we
should find him one of the finest fellows IN the
world
Year: 1867

A new idea in photography has been
brought out at the East-viz: to take the head
of lady in the midst Of the petals OF any
kind Of a fower-a rose, tulip or lily. The
profile appears lmost smolbered in beau
tful and bghly-colored flower, with a long
stem attached, looking as natural as iflt had
grown there.