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Year: 1876

To me Editor Of The Tribune.


SIR The recent debate on amnesty in Con-


ress generally regretted by those who served in
the Southern army; not they afraid 10 have
all the facts connected with Aniersonvillo any other
prison fully understood but because Of tho manifest In
tenOn and desire OF Of the prominent statesmen Of
the North TO further their State National aspirations
by arousng the dormant anlmOsities OF their people
against the South. am sorry that have to wro two
such words as " dormant" and "anm0sities" have
been living In the comfortable belief thar all sectional
feelings of hatred dead nearly that II would
lie a herculean task TO revive them But my belief
il-'ounded for Speaker Blaine well
.ed that his people still cherished Rnmosty toward the
Year: 1876

A CRIMINAL SNARL.-About ten o'clock
Wednesday night gentleman passing up Mar
ket street heard the cries of girl near the
paint shop kept by Mr.. Hall on that street, and
at the same time two men were seen to run
down the street. In short time a girl APP
peared and passed up Congress and dowu Gem
tire street. Her face was bleeding and her
clothes were torn. The gentleman followed
her to the house and reported the matter to
the police. The next thing heard was about
O'Clock yesterday morning, when the police
were returning home. They heard cry for
help proceeding from this same shop on Mar
ket street. just then William Mulligan came
out and told yarn about an attempt at rob-
berry, bnt as he was intoxicated but little atten-
tion was paid to him and he was lo,ked up to
sober off. After going to to the station with
him the officers casually strolled into the shop
where they found two chaps who made an mn
successful attempt to escape. They were Sc
cured and taken to the station, where they
were recognized as Charles Morton and Patrick
Carey, of the firm of Carey & McGinty who
recently 'took' benefit at City Hall. Carey
had blood on his clothes in several places which
at once suggested that he was the one who ran
from the shop when the girls cries brought
help. To make the matter more binding the
girl, who lives on Pleasant street, made COM
plant against Carey for attempting rape upon
her. She is quite badly injured.


1t is thought that after trJ ing to force this
girl into the shop they went out and picked up
Mulligan and were intent upon robbing him as
he had just been paid off. Both of the young
men have evidently got into bad scrape.
Year: 1876

A DEsEcRATIoN.-Itw would seem that there
are some people born into the world and allowed
to grow up entirely destitute of any sense of
decency. These are the people who steal flow
ers from grave yards and who follow the
mourners on Memorial Day to appropriate the
tributes to the dead. The following is not the
first instance of the kind that has come to our
knowledge since last Tuesday, but it serves as
an illustration, and we hope will lead to some
action by the city authorities Upon that day
Mrs. McAllister, who lives on Pearl street in
this city, carried two baskets of beautiful flow
ers to Evergreen Cemetery. Yesterday morn
ing she again visited tho cemetery and found
both the baskets and flowers gone. These des-
ecrators should be found and severely dealt
with, for if such proceedings are allowed to
continue it will not be long before those to
whom the ceremonies Of that day are especially
dear will refuse to participate and the day it,
self cease to be observed
Year: 1876

COLBY UNIvERsITY.-The Sophomore class
have public defamation in the college chapel
June 14th The prize reading of the Fresh
man class for the Hamlin prize takes place
June Oath.


On account of the illness of the catcher of the
college base ball nine, the club have not been
able to play with the Bates and other clubs of
the state according to previous arrangement. A
new catcher has been secured. The nine prac-
tice daily and are now in fine condition.


The Colby Rifles performed escort daty dec
oration day for the procession DO tn in Water
vile and Fairfield. At the latter town they
received collation. from the citizens. AL
though the company did not have any uni
form, yet with their black suits, white belts
and cross-belts, the students presented fine
appearance, and won many Communications for
their fine marching, soldiery bearing and
gentlemany department.. However military
may have declined in other colleges, it bids fair
to be success in Colby under the Optional
system" The Senior class will probably not
have class day.


The college Oracle will not be published be :.
fore the last of the term.
Year: 1876

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-Among the passen-
gers by the Ogdensburg train which arrived
here at II o'clock yesterday was DR.. George f.
Merryman of Brunswick. The doctor went to
the City Hotel and took room, asking to be
called for the 1.3O train for Brunswick. A little
after o'clock Mr.. Martin sent the porter to
his room to call him to take carriage for the
depot. The porter was unable to get an answer
and reported the fact to Mr.. Martin, " ho went
himself Before reaching the door of the room
strong smell of ether was inhaled. Mr.. Mar
tin suspected that all was not right and raped
on the door sharply. No reply came and Mr.


Martin proceeded to break in the door, at the
same time sending for physician. On open
ing the door the doctor was found lying on the
bed with napkin saturated with ether, over
his face, while large bottle of ether was at
his side on the bed. DR.. Getchell arrived and
administered restorative, which soon restored
the man to consciousness. On his person was
found paper which intimated that his rela-
tions with lady in New Hampshire had brought
him into disagreeable contact with the male
portion of the family. On the other hand, the
doctor denied that he attempted suicide, but
said he was in the habit of taking ether. He
was taken in charge by the police, but was al
lowed to go to Brunswick on the clock train.
Year: 1876

LIQUOR DEALERS IN CoNvENTIoN.-Pursu
ant to a call published in the daily papers
convention of Portland liquor dealers and ex-
dealers was held at the hall of the Wolfe Tone
Association last evening. For some reason
there was not a large attendance, there not be-
ing more than dozen of the dealers in the ar
dent present. With one or two exceptions the
best class of men engaged in the traffic were
not present. and the meeting was made up of
an element which figures in our police court
very often. The meeting was organized by the
choice of P. McGlinchy president. Several
who were present spoke upon the evil arising
from the suppression of the liquor traffic. This
was kept up for some time, when Mr.. Sawyer
was called upon to express his views. Mr..
Sawyer said he was hardly able to do this as he
did not know the object for which the meeting
was called, and he favored an adjournment in
order to give an opportunity to talk the matter
up. The chairman at once proceeded to state
the object of the meeting, when he was inter-
rupted by man who was of the opinion thai
some of those present were not engaged in the
liquor business, and accordingly had better de-
part, This was intended for our reporter, but
Of course he did mt take it, but others did. One
man arose and said he was not now engaged in
the liquor business, but he had been. and want
ed to remain. The original speaker said that
he wasn't the one whom he referred to. This
called up another man, who made similar re.
mark, and thus it went around the hall, each
man giving his experience in the liquor busi-
ness to prove his right to attend the meeting


When it came to the reporters turn to speak,
be acknowledged that his experience in the
business was slight, and stated his willingness
to depart if agreeable 1t was agreeable and he
was told to get, which he did. After his de-
parture few remarks we're made and the
meeting adjourned until Monday evening.
The Maine law is not in immediate danger
from any action this convention may take.
Year: 1876

REAL ESTATE AC1IvIrY.-lt is sad that
there is considerable activity in real estate in
this city, and that while other kinds of proper
ty have deprecated in their market value, real
estate holds up and in many instances is higher
now than ever before. AS evidence of this,
a gentleman conversaut with such transactions
remarked yesterday that lots of land which
could be purchased for small consideration a
few years since, are now held and sold at forty
or fifty cents foot.
Year: 1876

CRUELTY TO HoRsE.-Mr. Sawyer went to
Walnut Hill yesterday to interview Mr.. Pitt
man Morgan, who was complained of for driv-
ing very lame horse. The horse in question
was driven into town last Tuesday and several
Of our citizens made the complaint. The Of
fender has promised to do better and the matter
will be settled.
Year: 1876

From Mrs. Joseph Baker of johnson, vt:


81 feel it my duty to make known to the
world the wonderful efficacy of your Wistar's
Balsam of Wild Cherry. For twenty years L
was sorely afflicted with phthisic, and previous
ly to using the Balsam was pronounced by the
physicians incurable. Two or three bottles
afforded me good deal of relief and as many
more completely restored me; and for two years
past have not had the least return of that
painful complaint


so cents and 81 bottle. Sold by all drug
gists. may29eodaw1w
Year: 1876

PROPERTY REcovERED.-Yesterday noon
Marshal Bridges recovered two fine large wolf
robes which had evidently been stolen. Those
who have lost property of this kind should call
and see this.
Year: 1876

From tho Albany yJournal-rcpublican.l


The Convention is charged with very important
duty and responsibility. Tho republicans OF the State
expect TO act with harmony nrmness and wisdom In
representing their convictions and speaking their
voice. They expect 1t to proceed with determination
TO secure that success which all faithful and sincere
republicans desire above everything else They wani
discord factousncss. II they would condemn
any arbitrary ana ill., judged attempt TO override tneit
plain VIII, equally will they condemn any spirit that
would Introduce dssension We believe there will be
nothing Of the We willing all republicans
should be, the free and full expression OF the
Convention. We have undoubting confidence that II
will act with wisdom and decision and will strengthen
the position of the republicans of New York.
Year: 1876




CREWS WHO ARE LIKELY CROSS THE ATLANTIC
in order uphold the honor OF the mother country
against her vigorous offspring 1t is absolutely mpos-
sbc to say anything with degree of certainty yet
All that can venture stating Is that, from the chal
lenging and challenging that has been going
you may safely conclude that England will be suit
ably represented Philadelphia The well known four
who rowed at Halifax, n s., in 1871, arc all forth
coming and anxious TO decide the supremacy of the
successful beng entered at your great regatta Their
Sadler, Taylor Bagnall and Wnship. OF
these however, Bagna seems moro inclined to get up
a connection with young Boyd, OF Gaeshead,
and the difficulties attending the formation oil the
teams have not been overcome yet The that
intended To them before this split In the camp took
place consists OF Spencer Thomas Green and Higgins,
who have had good deal or practice together
the Thames. Among amateurs the universities
have decided ultimately on nothing yet, and no
doubt IL would be troublesome to find eight worthy
representatives whose time and circumstances would
admit Of so long ana expensive stay from home. Tho
London Rowing Club most probably in combination
with some other of their neighbors the Thames,
Will be able produce the most formidable OF the
teur contingent. Since the time OF the international
race betwet the Aalanta crew and the London Club
men rowing without coxswalns has como much moro
into fashion, so much that the waters OF the
coxswainess boats every November, and have been
for the last three years. Consequently the English
crews will not be at much disadvantage in that
spect


| had intended to add few remarks the style of
rowing praetsed here, and the method employed for
the OF beginners in the art but the interest
created by the approaching terunivcrsity contest
to have absorbed moro space than expected,


nd must therefore reserve my remarks for another
Year: 1876

the Convention.


THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.


The election Of the members OF the General Assem-
Dy next month will be interesting event, for they
will be called upon 10 elect Henry b. Anthony 10 the
United States Senate No other candidate, with any
degree Of prominence Is mentioned In connection With
that important position. Tho sentiment of the state
is IN favor OF his re. election Notwithstanding will be
his fourth term. His friends sanguine of success
At the state Convention next week platform will
be presented II being out OF the usual custom for this
State 20 follow IN the footsteps OF her sister states


WASHINGTON DEVELOPMENTS


The recent developments at Washington will not de-
the usual republican vote although the demo-
contend that their party VIII poll the largest vote
IL has been their privilege 10 cast for many years in
Wow OF the corruption which has been unearihed in
the republican camp IL Is undenlabic fact that the
democrats are working with unusual zeal and their
primary meetings elect delegates have been wen at
tended throughout the state They are determined TO
show fight ana WILL from present indications. poll
fair vote.


THE PRoHBTIoSIsrs


light vote Is predicted for the prohibition Ticket IN
view OF the fact that the they have nom mated are
not strong and vii. not be likely TO bring out the ull
strength of the party Prohibition, however, Is not ns
popular IN this state IL two years ago. when an
effort was made to enforce T." prohibitory ana con-
stabulary laws. Both proved unsuccessu al aud enc
tailed heavy expense upon the state well as being
complete farce and byword. Some political capital
was made from the movement Tho state VIII never
again be unwise enough TO pass such law, and she
would give good round rum II the numerous suits
now pending against the State growing out OF the
seizures OF liquors. &c satsac orily disposed Of
The wisest men, not only OF those who espouse the
temperance cause, but those belonging to the ranks OF
the democratic and tho republican parties, satisfied
that prohibition will not work in this State any more
than IL has in Maine or Massachusetts,
Year: 1876

From the indianapolis Sentincl-Hendrlcks DEM


Just a this Iuncturc of Affairs The subject OF personal
influence In politics has a somewhat peculiar interest
TO tho country, anil 10 State In particular The
danger OF too great growth OF the one man power
The administration OF General Grant Is happily pest
tnco ms lrrsoh and policy have become alike objects
oi general contempt aud cxccratOn. but a strong and
sustained effort is making TO preserve the policy while
changing tho person, and 10 succeed his
win ono IN which tho personal element Is stin more
dangerously prominent
Year: 1876

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD


As Mr.. William Sexton has proper to publish
card in tho HERALD on the morning OF mis- departure
for Europe denying that he had authorized tho OF
his name IN connection with an exhibition game of
billiards. deem necessary tell our side OF the
story II is only justice to Mr. Delaney, who in good
faith offered us $1,000 purse as induccment to
make the match. II was all along distinctly under
stood that Mr. Sexton was in the match or exhibition
game and he repeatedly Informed US that he intended
to play and converscd freely upon the OF the
game with both OF In fact he spoke Mr. GARNER
about the game several occasions and arranged to
practice with hun. There never any question that
he would not part cpate and his being OF the four
who were IN the game fully understood. We much
regret the necessity Tor this explanation not
own account but because Mr. Delaney has been placed
in a false position. JOSEPH DION.


A. GARNER
Year: 1876

IMMENSE AUDIENCES YESTERDAY AT THE SER


VICES CONDUCTED BY THE GREAT REVIVAL


Isrs


Despite the gloomy, chilly atmosphere that envcl-
opcd the city yesterday morning, about 500 people
assembled IN the great hall OF the Hippodrome as
early eight O'Clock listen to the mnstralions OF
Mr.. Moody and hear the musical voice OF Mr.. sankey
The services opened with the singing OF the hymn,
'What shall the harvest be" and then Alr. Moody
gave out the text from Matthew, 19-'Occupy till
come" He d:-This is the text that strikes me
most appropriate at the present time have seen
many socaed Christians who do not ill the place
of Christians and who do occupy the place in this
world that the Lord Jesus Christ intended they should
The great bulk OF the Christian world is asleep, and
this inert must be woke up. would rather
wake up one hundred Christians to do the
work OF the Lord than make one hundred
conversions. Many man walking the road OF lie
has the love OF Jesus innate in him and Is only waiting
for some speak to him. Let all those who love
Jesus cry for him. speak Tor him let them go into the
family into the workshops wherever they are let them
proclaim the words OF Christ. Every man has his own
than any other And let him that Is
Christian-be he merchant, be he tradesman,
lawyer doctor-let him speak the name
OF Jesus the sphere in which he moves Then will
he do the work of the Lord. There is not "a man to
whom God has given some talent to some per-
haps than others but the most t9ented man and
the most brilliant cannot bring home true religion to
any well as his own kith and kin. Let all then
do the work Of Jesus in your own way, and bring all
you 10 Christ


The proceedings closed with the singing Of the hymn,
"Praise God, from whom all blessings now."
Year: 1876

The evening services at the Hippodrome opened pre-
ciscly at eight O'Clock. Long before that tmo how
ever crowds around the Madison avenue and
Twentv-sxth street entrance, and five minutes after
the opened there at least 1000 people
in the large hall. The number increased to such
extent thai there not seat for more at the
time Mr. Moody took the stand. His text and sermon
those delivered at the afternoon services Most
of the audience last night were men, and they seemed
TO feel deeply the words OF Mr.. Moody When the in
vitation was given to go into the inquiry room crowds
OF young men followed the ushers and many remained
to pray The inquiry room last night was
a spectacle In itself Every chair filed by appli-
for light and grace, and the Christian workers
had ample field for their labors.
Year: 1876

came out. Lady Grace explained the situation. can
this comes OF marrying beneath your station, replied
the virtuous lord. However, he promised her money


and she drove home comparatively happy But alas !
when she arrived at Berkley square she found her bus


band dead Of heart disease brought by the days
elements Now, II Lady Grace had only married lord
he would never have disgraccd her by debt and would
not have died OF romorse and heart disease Mrs Wood
has taught lesson and made example that cannot
fail Of working reformation in the opinion tho world
has heretofore held in regard the social standing Of
the clergy 1t is supernuous to say that the plot is
thin and the story weak No one can grind out books
as Mrs Wood does and make them worth anything.
When she wrote slower she wrote better She has
never equaed EAST Lynne" IN power or popularity
Year: 1876

: Marine News-Cttv Council


From our Regular Correspondent.


NEW CASTLE, March, Is, 1875.


The steamship Labrador from Havre,
France, laden with goods to be exhibited
at the Centennial passed up yesterday noon
This is said to be the largest steamer
that ever came up the river to Philadelphia


The Council met last night, and all the
members were present. The various Com
mittees reported progress, etc.


An ordinance regulating width Of pave
ments was read the third time and PASSED.
The petition in regard to moving Young
street farther west, was laid on the table
the present Council not having the time,
the time during their term Of office to fol-
low the usual course in such cases provi-
ded.


The proposition of Mr.. Herbert to lend
the city sufficient funds to open Harmony
street was not accepted, as in the opinion of
the members Of the Council, they had no
authority to accept it, though all wished
to open the street. The present Council
desire to go out of office without having
any unpaid bills, though their doing so is
question as there are about $3.50 OF property
and $3.50 of personal taxes unpaid, and
the Council have determined to collect these
taxes from the persons owing them or else
to proceed on the collectors bondsmen.


Messrs. Gray and Holcomb were ap-
pointed a committee to see the Road Com
missioners and collect from them the por-
ton of the road tax already collected and
due under act of General Assembly to this
city. Council adjourned to meet on Friday
next
Year: 1876

The railroad pier at Franklin is progress
Ing finely, and the track will be laid to the
waters edge in a few days. Work will then
be commenced on the depot building and
engine house. The cars will run through
to the end of the line about the first Of
April, and Captain Dashielfs steamer will
then connect at Franklin on the arrival Of
the train for the purpose of conveying pas
sengers to and from Chincoteague Island.
The town OF franklin is to be laid out in q
short time.
Year: 1876

The Receiver of Taxes issue final notice
this morning to delinquent taxpayers; that
If they do not call at once and make the
necessary arrangements for the payment of
their taxes, that they shall be compelled to
proceed to the limit of the law and convey
the delinquents to New Castle jail.
Year: 1876

fit being derived from an extensive
domain. 1t is expected that q
short time will reveal the resclnd-
ing of the order which contracts
the eastern bounds Of this county.
The developments that will follow
will more than Temunerate the peo-
Die Of this section for the patience
they have evinced N awaiting this
event. In the meantime it would
be well to improve upon this step,
which has been gained through the
able and persistent assistance OF
our Representative, Nr. +. S, Ford,
and initiate q movement. through
which would be expressed the gen
eral appreciation Of the advancing
Improvement of this county ln the


busy world Of commerce and agrl.
culture, and the desire to impel


this steady increase through The
establishment of manufactures.