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Year: 1872

An Indian beng among white neigh,
bors, asked for a little tobacco, and
one having some loose in bis pocket, gave
him a handful The day following, the
Indian came back, iuquiriug for the do
nor, saying he had fouud quarter OF a
dollar among the tobacco. Being told
that, as it had been given to him, be might
as well keep it, be answered pointing to
his breast, Il got good man and bad
man here; aud the good man say it is not
miue, must return it to the owner; the
bad man say,rWhy he gave ito you and
it isyour own now" the good man say
thai is not right, the tobacco is yours, not
the money" the bad man say, never
mind, you got il, go buy some DRAM the
good man say, No no. you must not do so;'
50 don't know what to do, and | think to
go to sleep; but the good man and the bad
man keep talking all night and trouble
me; and now | bring the money back |
feel glad "
Year: 1872

confederacy upon It's bayonets. had at last gone
down under the irresistible strokes OF him who,
through the Wilderness and many bloody, hard
fought field, had patiently pursued 1t with unre-
nos PSPGse e rebellion ay his
feet9 Under his guidance the God of battles had
delivered US from the exigencies or war, and we
came out of its furnace heat with unimpaired ma
tionality and the redemption OF the race whose
perpetual enslavement had been the Oflically pro-
Rebellion was waged to establish Did ever other
war yield such rich fruitions Well sung the liberty
loving Whittier:-


When was his right hand,


Over any time or land


stretched, as now, beneath the SUM-


Ancient myth yti.i and song and tale,


In this wonder of our days.


When the cruel red Of war


And the wrath of man is praise!


How the land rung with the plaudts OF the great
captain who had proved It's deliverer, and how
for his priceless services Each Of the great po-
luical parties at the North sought his acceptance
Presidency OF the Great Republic. The democratic
party would fain have hidden Its ignomDous abate-
Inent OF the rebellion in the shadow Of his great
deeds, ready then as now, under whatever guise or
pretence, to steal back into the places Of power
and trust from which 1t had been hurled by an out
who had thwarted the traitors in their attempt to
overthrow the government and who had foied
the renegade Johnson in his efforts to rob



war spurned ell profrers OF the democratic
party and adhered TO that which had stayed up his
hands In saving the country from dslntegration
and ruin. The republican party elevated General
Grant TO the Presidency, and now point with just
pride to the results OF his administration Illus
trated by his unfaltering fidelity to his principles,
the wise and discreet use Of unusual powers con.
ferred upon him by Congress, the steady and safe
reduction OF the debt and taxation, the removal oil
intricate foreign complications, the growing re.
spect for our country abroad; wise, benefcent
and humane Indian policy, and the advancement
OF the nation in every element OF wealth, growth
and power. With undated confidence in his ex-
ated love Of country, stern integrity, selfrcance
| and increased ability to administer the affairs OF
government, the republican party, through Its
chosen representatives, has, by reclamation, again
! made him its standard bearer.


| GENERAL GRANT ENCOUNTERS
| in the pending canvass the opposition and intens
the ballot box, who, beaten and bumlliated al
every point for the last twelve years. have III teii
desperation made hollow, hypocrtical, huckster
Ing alliance with struggling macontents; have
donned the Qarb and stolen the countersgn Of that
Year: 1872

purity, and social refinement of
an honorable, intelligent, and
refined community. Who, then,
shall say we will not sac
rifice every ancient party tie to
defeat this ticket rather than
abandon our homes to the raw
enous piratical crew to avoid
the moral social, and political
evils that must be the ineyita-
ble result of its success. Unite
then every element Of opposi-
ton. Identify yourself with
this great National Liberal Re-
publican movement that is des-
tined TO sweep every State OF
the Union. Plant yourself up
on its platform of principles.
Stop not to inquire whether the
head of your State ticket be Il
Democrat, Retormer, or Liberal
Republican, if acceptable to all
and endorsed by all parties in
opposition TO ultra RadicaliSm.


If we cannot get a whole loaf,
let us make sure of a half one.
The only hope of salvation is
in the close cordial uHiuu of
all liberal elememtS-a COM
plete coalition of Democrats,
RefOrmerS, and Liberal Repub-
licanS. Our people are ready
to sacrifice everything for the
honor and success of principle.
The mighty masses are moving
once more on the road to hon
est government. To those who
think lis mistaken, let them
.iia.an aEalU 10 the pulsation Of
the great p2blic heart, or to
the thuAGer Zone of that mighty


voice uf the people that they


may no longer be mistaken in


its import. In all evil hour of
despair, some of our honest
and best mer, to avoid the
shame and disgrace of another
anticipated defeat, have sur
rendered themselves to the en-
emy. Others, looking at the
iRdividuGlS and their personal
antecedents, rather than to the
principles and policy profeSsed
have hastily and undeliber-
ately expressed Il preference for
Grant. We beg of these, our
countrymen, to return. In the
honest sincerity of our soul by
those nobler sentiments of pa
triotism which inspired them in
darker hours OF the country's
trial, by the cries of their no
blest blood from the gloomy
prisons of North and South
Carolina. lmplorlng relief from
the persecution Of d vindictive
government, We eRtreGt them
to return. The star that rose
over Cincinnati gill light these
Southern homes and guide us
to certain deiiverance. There
is hope. Across the dismal
darkness of the past flashes Il
CLEAN of light that sends a
thrill Of hope through every
patriots bosom. Let us then
stand together. \ voice from
the tomb of Il thousand pa
triot dead appeals to us to look
beyond party ties and petty
differences of the hour to higher
Year: 1872

ALFRED WALTON. Druggist, No. 235 Market
street. respectfully informs his friend and the public
in general that he keeps hand all descriptions Of
medicines. and that q competent person is at all
times ready to prescribe for such sick as call at tha
store and that charge is made except the regular
price Of the medicines the same price they would
pay anywhere else; but that No one is visited at
their residences.
Year: 1872

WE think We got some of the Greeley spuds
our neighbor speaks of. We found some splen-
did new potatoes dumped in pantry, but as
we have no witnesses to the individuality of the
bumper his modesty has left us in doubt.
Year: 1872

The CELEBRATIoN.-Elsewhe in o,r columns
il will be seen that the necessary steps have
been taken for the appropriate celebration of
the coming fourth of July at Auhurn- The COM
mittce Will have trouble and veration enough
without being growled at in their rounds OF labor,
and all our citizens should willingly and literally
aid them in their patriotic undertaking. The
people of Auburn and surrounding country, CT
all parties and sects, should take pride and pleas
IRE in aidinc worthy an object and we be-
lieve they will, to an extent that will make it a
celebration that has never been equaled here,
and one to be long and pleasingly remembered
We are now trying to tighten the labors OF the
committee. In future numbers of the HERALD
We will speak more generally of the prospects OF
the celebration.
Year: 1872

THE CATHOLIC FEsrIvAL.-This festival, gotten
up and managed by the young ladies connected
with the church. took place as announced at the
Hall on Tuesday evening last and was bril-
liant and financial success. The young ladies
say that their solicitations were SO universally,
cheerfully and literally responded to by all
classes of our citizens that they find it impossible
to make their grateful acknowledgements indi-
yidually to all to whom they are due. To the
Band and Hall Association they return their
kindest thanks, and to each individual who
aided, encouraged and patronized the festival
they are deeply grateful The receipts reached
about $500, and the net amount about $240. 1t
Was the best patronized and most satisfactory
festival we remember of in Auburn, and the net
receipts are double the amount anyone expected
Year: 1872

The raying ground Of the democrats at the
Spingler House was almost deserted Yesterday, to
the great relief Of those in charge, who were almost
wearied out with the labors OF the week. No
letters or dispatches Of any consequence were
received during the day. Major Banks left for
Long Branch in the afternoon to be absent until
Monday.
Year: 1872

HAVE wE A HEMTHF Man AMONG Us it
is the custom nowadays, in speaking cl
the physical condition Of the American pco-
ple. to assume that whatever characteristics
belong 30 thcu are to he traced back %
women and as even the casual obser7er
porceiyos that We, as people, arc SUBJECT To
various weaknesses, or disorders, the con sc
qaeuce is that the delicate shoulders Of
woman are weighed down with heavy bun
die Of complaints and advice. Against this
We protest. II Is not courteous, % say the
least: and besides, the assumption Is uDsuI-
ported When it comes to q matter OF
health. the question is r0t one % sex- but Of
race and although it Is undoubtedly true
that no people can long maintain itself with
out healthy mothers, yet it Is just as true
that 10 people can long maintlin itself with
out healthy fathers.


Have VIC healthy man among US? Yes,
as individuals, but he IS not what Is called,
IN current talk, "the average man. Inls
IS tie laa1 Of patent medicines, and the sup
NV is according 10 the demand.


There are two specific causes ioT the III
health Of men. In the fret place every man
is irving to get on in life. We begin when
we are bows. No one is born to place IN
society Every one Is told and feels that he
must make for himselfa place. And SO, that
he may step higher NJ, he ID continually
aiming at a star rather than q tree, or often
exhausts himself in seeking that which Is
still beyond him.


In the second place, the pleasures Of men
often injure them. The young man at college
rows himself cut OF health, while the man
Of business mistakes excitement for pleasure
There must be something pungent and al
most acrid about even the occupations Of a
day Of leisure. There Is no time in these
days ior one TO sit in the sun and sing old
songs.


Something more Is charged upon woman.
In her devotion 20 fashion it is said that she
renders herself unfit to become a mother.
Bot how Is it with men? Has not indul-
gence as often ruined the father as fashion
the mother IN. Y. Ersning Posi-.
Year: 1872

A nan and wife in Detroit left their four year,l
old son alone, the other evening, though the
child begged them to take him with them, tsyiug
he was straid of bears and woivsy. He scresm-
ed violently when they left the house, aud. on
their return, they found that be had been made
insane by fright. II is feared thAt he will be an
idiot for the remainder Of his days.
Year: 1872

Wagon communication With the mines st Lit
tie Cottonwood is open. Immense quantities Of
ore are coming in. The snow is still very deep,
but thswing fast The general news from the
mines is gratifying.
Year: 1872

MAHoGANY.-A substitute for ma
hogany has been devised by French
chemist, who has invented n process
by which he causes any species of
wood of a close grain so nearly to
resemble mahogany in the texture,
density and polish, that tho most
accurate judges are incapable of dis
tingnishing between this imitation
and the native product. The first
operation in this process is to plane
the surface so as to render it per-
fectly smooth, and the wood is then
rubbed with diluted nitrous acid,
which preserves it for the material
subsequently to be applied. After
ward one ounce and a half of drag
on's blood, dissolved in a pint of
spirits of wine, and one-third of that
quantity of carbonate of soda, are
mixed together and filtered; and
the liquid in this state is rubbed, or
rather laid, upoE the wood with a
soft brush. This process is repeated
with very little alteration, and in a
short interval atterward the wood is
found to possess the external ap-
pearance of mahogany. When this
application is made with the requis-
lite skill, the surface resembles that
Of an artificial mirror; but if the
polish becomes less brilliant, by rub
bing it with a little cold-drawn lin
seed oil, the wood will be restored
to its former briIliancy. For all the
various uses to which mahogany, as
an ornamental wood, is used, this
French substitute is said to be ad-
mirably adapted.
Year: 1872

Who Is OLD?-A wise man will never
rust out. As long as he can move or
breathe he will be doing something for
himself, for his neighbor, or for posterity.
Almost to the last hour of his life Wash.
ington was at work so were Young, How
ard and Newton. The vigor of their lirss
never decaycd. No rust marrcd their
spirits. 1t is foolish idea to suppose
that we must lie down and die because We
are old. Who is old Not the man Of
energy, not the day laborer in science. art
or benevolsnce; but he only who suffers
his energies to waste away and the springs
Of life to become motionless; on whose
hands the hours drag heavily, and to
whom all things wear the garb of gloom.
Is he old? should not be asked; but is ho
active !? Can he breathe freely and move
with agility There are scores Of gray
headed men we should prefer, in any i'm
portant enterprise, to young men who
fear and tremble at approaching shadows,
and turn pale at lion in their path, at .
harsh word or a frown.
Year: 1872

n@- A Michigan correspondent
writes: "We believe an actual COM
putation of the number of old
clothes sent to each male sufferer by
the forest fires in Michigan would
give him about two hundred pairs of
old pants and one hundred old boots
per CAPITA"
Year: 1872

This view of the case would give the
anti Grant candidate for President 1SJ
votes, or six more than are necessary to
elect him.


Will those Grant Republicans who are
already shouting over his triumph in the
coming contest lay down their trumpcts
and take up their pencils and 60 over
these figures? They will instruct, even
though they may not crafty thcm.-N.
y. Sun.
Year: 1872

straight road is crooked, the earth turns back
ward on its axis, men walk zigzag, and their
brains are topsy turvy, the world is all be-
witched, and woman is the coming man.


Resotced, 5. That inasmuch as Judas Is
carrot, though once a wicked man, after
ward became an Apostle, and masmuch as
benedlct Arnold shed blood in defense of
American liberty, and inasmuch as JEFF Davis
was not nominated, we are heartily in favor
OF Horace Greeley, believing as we do that
the Democracy is not dead, but sleepeth, and
that all roads from Greeley lead to Grant
that Greeley was an original abolitionist and
an aboriginal secessionist; that the abolition
lists and secessiOnists always worked TO the
same end, and their present combination il
only renewal of past cooperation, and won
derful will it be in the eyes of all men when
the arch enemy of the Ku. Klux becomes
their chief captain when the Prince of pro-
lection becomes the king OF the free traders
when the champion of temperance bears the
banner of the bar-room business, and satan
leads the hosts of heaven, then truly shall
the last he first, for great is the mystery Of
Greeleyness
Year: 1872

The charge of drunkenness at New Haven
against Mr.. Gratz Brown, which rests on the
statement of the hotel clerk, who testifies in
detail to frequent consumption of ardent
spirits, followed by disordery and indecent
behavior in the Office afterwards, las been
met by Mr.. Brown in letter, in which he
says that ''the statement is very erroneous,
and in so far as it implies that his habits are
Incorporate, is unwarranted;'' that while at
the hotel he was suffering severely from tie
beginning of disease which prostrated him
on the following day in New York. 1T will
scarcely be considered" he then adds, ''that
the application of a stimulant for temporary
relief would constitute departure from that
purpose to avoid social indulgence while in
the discharge of public duties which has in
fuenced him for some time past;' aid he
goes on to intimate that he has been a total
abstainer "at various intervals for many
years. We find it a little difficult to make
out the meaning of all this, but we take it 10
be that, while the statement of the clerk was
correct as to the main fact, it was erroneous
as to some of the incidents, and that what
liquor Mr. Brown took during the evening he
took as defence against premonitory symp-
toms of cholera; that when engaged in the
discharge of official duties he takes nothing
stronger than water. We have no wish to
press hard on him in this matter, but it is
very serious matter, and after what happened
on the 4th of March, 1864, calls for plain
speech. We feel obliged to say, therefore,
that the frequency with which attacks of
certain classes of diseases are now put forward
as an excuse for intoxice ton has deprived
that plea of its value. A man who is liable
to get drunk every time he has toothache or
stomachache, or a touch of neuralgia, is,
therefore, not fit for high and conspicuous
public office, and ought not to be intrusted
with it; and it would be proper and grace
full thing for Mr.. Brown to withdraw his in
firmities from public discussion by withdraw
ing his name from the Greeley ticket.-Ne,1
York Nation.
Year: 1872

One OF the meanest rascalities recently
brought to light is that of an assistant physi-
clan in the San Francisco general hospital,
who has been in the habit of reducing the
strength of the mixtures ordered for the pa
tients, by confscating portion of the med
inc and selling it to outside parties.
Year: 1872

1t is reported that valuable petroleum wells
have been discovered in Silesia, and that there
is much excitement in the provinces. As
Germanyis large market for our petroleum,
this report of rival sources of oil near home
has special significance for our producers of
the article
Year: 1872

BAR Room REMEDY for weakness of the
stomach is dose of Rum Bitters They are
surcharged with Fusel Oa deadly element,
which is rendered more active by the pungent
astringents with which it is combined. If your
stomach is weak, or your liver or bowels dis
ordered, tone, strengthen and regulate them
with VINEGAR BrrTERs, pure VEGETABLE
SToMAcHIc CORRECTIVE AND APERIENr free
fromalcohol, and capable of infusing new vital
ityinto your exhausted and disordered system


u0Q-4w
Year: 1872

DURSUANT to warrants from the Mayor and Al
i dermen of the city of Portland, the duly quail
fed electors of said city residing in Wards one, two
three and FOUR and six will meet in thier respective
Ward Rooms in said wards, and those residing in
ward five will meet in the Machigonne engine house
on Congress st, in said ward, and those residing in
ward seven will meetin the school house on Vaughan
street in said ward on TUESDAY, the twenty-ffth
day OF June instant, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
give in their votes upon the following question


Whether the inhabitants of the city of Portland
will accept an act of the Legislature of the State
Maine entitled an act to authorize the city of Port


Gland to grant further aid in the construction of the
February 27, A. ID. 1872 and will grant further aid
sin the construction of said Portland and Ogdens-
burg Railroad in accordance with the provisions of
"said act to the amount Of thirteen hundred and fifty
"thousand dollars:


The said inhabitants vote by ballot on said ques-
ing further aid in the construction of said railroad in
accordance with the provisions thereof to the amount
aforesaid expressing it by the word "YES'' upon
their ballot and those opposed to the acceptance of
said act and to granting said aid expressing it by the
word "NO" upon their ballot.


The polls ON such day of meeting to remain open
until four o'clock in the afternoon when they shall be
closed.


The aldermen of said city will be in open session at
the ward room in City Building, entrance on Myrtle
street, from nine o'clock in the forenoon to one
O'Clock in the afternoon each of the three secular
three o'clock to five o'clock the afternoon on the
last of said three secular days. for the purpose of re-
ceiving evidence of the qualification of voters whose
names have not been entered the lists of qualified
voters in and for the several wards and for correct
ing said lists


Per Order.


H. l. ROBINSON, City Clerk


Portland .June II 1870 ie16dtd
Year: 1872

A boy named Kelly blew off part of a fin
ger with pistol. one day last week. A re-
markable condolences is the fact that the pis-
tol and the finger went off together, although,
not previously acquainted with each other
Year: 1872

The father of Thomas Mast, the great carl
caturist, was professional musician, calling
which he intended his son should follow, to
which end he used to thrash him with a
leather strap most enthusiastically and faith
fully, in order to make him learn the scales
on the violin. Thomas, however, had gen.
ius for drawing, and he knew it. He is
happily married to the daughter of an
English lady, and has three children, all liv-
ing.
Year: 1872

QUINNE should not be eaten after
hearty meal of India rubber the sperma-
ceti contained in the former will unite
with the oxalic acid of the latter, and
wagon grease will be involved with disas-
trous results. Before taking bath the
entire body should be carefully washed
Then lay on a coating of tar and get INTO
the water 1t cannot touch anywhere. 1t
is not so fashionable as it was to chop
cord of wood before breakfast; none but
very old men, who cling to the traditions
of youth like a lean leach to stuffed
frog ever do it, and they commonly per-
ish at it. Getting out of bed in perspir-
alton is to be avoided-always lie in bed
as long as you can find any excuse for it.
Nothing is more injurious than the ordi-
nary method of going up stairs it causes
the alkaline in the blood to settle in the
corns, producing aneurism and strangu-
.tion. The proper way j. to lie on y"ur
stomach and go up feet first. Never
sleep with your eyes shut it is a degener-
ate habit. Baihing, as intimated above,
is conducted ON a wrong principle 1t is
probable that the custom might be ad-
vantageously abolished altogether Bath
houses and bathing rooms in dwellings
are thing of recent growth Our grand
fathers seldom or never bathed and it is
conceded that they lived TO be several
hundred years old. Potatoes should al
ways be eaten with the skins on; skins
contain bi-carbonate of mucilage, which
is Just what the liver requires. When the
custom of giving the skins to the poor
| originated, science was almost wholly un-
known. There are more things it would
be well to know, but strict compliance
with The rules already given will enable
you to live as long as you will wish to.
| Further instructions would but prolong
your misery.-Euening Post.