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Year: 1875

BRO. BANKs,-We have surrounded
you as MasOns to welcome you to our
hearts, our homes, our State, and our
country. While we are taught as Ma
sons to revere no man on account Of his
worldly position or wealth, we are also
taught as MasOns to love and cherish
those that are faithful to their obliga-
tions, and who in the discharge Of their
duties never pander to the prejudices OF
passions of the people to gain position and
honor, but with a patriotism, love of
country born of true devotion to princi-
pie, aids with his mighty power in stay
ing the tide Of fanaticism and strife that
divide people and render them unhap-
py, unsOcial, uncomfortable, and un-
charitable. In you, my dear sir, we
recognize the elements that make men
truly great; we know that you possess
that talent, strength, and power that is
alike our countTy's pride and glory. In
you We recognize one that, although en-
cOmpsssed by the cares of State and
high official position, yet you never for
get to pay due homage to an institution
founded on the bToadest principle of
charity and that humanity and love that
make us friends and brothers. Need 1
say then to you, as Mssons, that we feel
proud of the privilege of extending to
YOU to-day bIOtheT's hand and asking
you to receive a brothers. welcome.
Amid sill the vast brotherhood OF our
country, those that noble, great,
just, and good, you were selected by the
Masonic order for US to welcome, for US
to honor. In the name, then, Of the Ma
sOns of the State of Tennessee welcome
YOU. In the name OF the MasOns of the
70
towns / welcome you; and in the name
Of that grand old order, bound by ona-
ton, sect, creed, or opinion, Of which
you are worthy and faithful member,
we all thrice welcome you.


GENERAL BANKs's REPLY.


General Banks arose from his seat in
the carriage and in substance said:


MOST WORTHY GRAND MASTER AND
BRETHREN: l accept the welcome which
you have rendered me. 1t gave me
pleasure to meet you as civilians, but
especially as members Of the order to
which we are bound by so many ties
and obligations. There are times which
new elements of power require to pro-
duce results that all sections can under
stand. This is period Of that charac-
ter, when the people want something
they do not possess. Iney WANT 10 come
together. Not hostility, but apprehen-
sion keeps them apart. A new element
is wanted to do this, which is not done
by party, sect or religion. 1t requires
new element, and, thank God, the Ma
sonic order has it In their power to ac-
complish il. This order had neither
party, sect or religion. Faction had kept
the people apart. Thanks be to God,
this order had no faction or spirit of fac
tion, it being organized on the basis of
aternal feeling, fraternsl love and COM
mon good, which go back to the early
days Of creation. Bring this solvent to
bear, and they would make this country
great and prosperous, and the people
such as God intended them to be, re-


Concluded on fourth page.l
Year: 1875

WEST WINDSOR. The photographs
on one Of the windows at the house
of Mr.. Wilman Allard has excited
considerable interest. Macy attribute
them to the agency Of spirits. But an
artist who knows the tricks of his
trade has visited the place and declares
them to be discarded negatives from
AS far as possible erased and the glass
since sold for window glass. Your
correspondents impression from a
short visit would confirm this view,
even if this is not the case there Is
nothing about them that should admit
of our drawing too hasty conclusions.
And ali intelligent splrlt,aIlsts must
realize that nothing can maize their
system so odious as to make it respon-
sible for every little mysterious clrcnm'
stances that remains unexplained The
matter is yet open to investigation.
Year: 1875

A Ill the type now in this Office is entire


n " new. We have all the late styles OF
card and poster type, and fatter ourself
that we'can do as good work as any Office
in the Stale, Give ;s q trial,
Year: 1875

Down THE HARBoR.-A large number of
our citizens enjoyed beautiful sail in the
lower harbor on the steamer Charles Houghton
Saturday. Itwas the last trip of the season,
and 30 large number availed themselves of
the opportunity. The steamer left State street
wharf at 1870, and touched at Portland Pier
for passengers from the eastern part of the city.
Landings were made at Jones', Evergreen,
Long Island and Little Chebeague. 1t was
expected that the steamer would stop at
Harpswell for the passengers to take dinner,
but as the wharf facilities at that place were
not irst-rate, she did not stop, but took long
turn and came up to Great Chebeague Island,
where dinner was served on board to those who
were not provided with the facilities for a
picnic dinner. The steamer stopped there
about an hour, and the company amused them
selves after dinner by taking stroll over the
island. Near the landing the government is
excavating for gravel to be used in the work on
Fort Scanned The gravel is of superior
quality, and is composed Of small pebbles with
scarcely any loom. 1t is loaded from the bank
to schooners and taken to the Fort at very
Sinall expense


At Long Island Mr.. Ponce has a large crew
of men building The wharf for his hotel, which
will be commenced on at once. The steamer
returned to the city at about five o'clock, and
the entire company voted the excursion the
pleasantest of the season.
Year: 1875

For three weeks past the compositors on the


morning papers of this city have been trying


to get up ''moral courage enough to challenge


each other to a game of base ball. for the cham


pionship, and Thursday, the s'typos'' on the


PRESS threw out the challenge, which was


promptly accepted by the Argus typos, and
Saturday, at the Presumpscot Park, was the
the time and place designated to decide the
question. As the time drew near, considerable
interest was manifested, as it was understood
that the result of the election to-day depended
on this game. At two o'clock the two mines
were on the ground and after selecting their
captains and the placing Of their men the
"toss" was given and the PRESS boys went to
the bat. The swift pitching of st. John both
cred the boys for few minutes, but they soon
learned the tricks of the game, and they went
out with score of six, The Argus Nine, came
up smiling and were confident of score of not
less than ten, but were retired with one run.
The second inning of the PRESS Nine was
short one. they making only one run. On the
second inning of the Argus they were choked
and from this time the PRESS boys had an easy
time as the Argus Nine had become demoral-
lied. Although their captain changed the po-
sition of his men, it was evident they would be
obliged to retire from the field without wound
ing member Of the PRESS Nine. Each Nine
had professional player, the other sixteen
being amateurs. The fielding of the two mines
was excellent, both sides making but very few
errors. The game was witnessed by vast
in all-and had the game been
advertised the Park would not have accommo.
dated the crowd. Several surgeons and under
takers had been engaged and were in readi-
ness to attend in case they were needed but
oil the boys escaped without scratch, except
Kelley, who caught cred hot' one on the
neck. 1t is rumored on the street that the
Argus Nine are to challenge the champions to
play again in two weeks, which we have no
doubt, will be accepted.


The following is the score:
Year: 1875

The list of candidates for the Legislature,
presented by the Republican Convention OF
Friday for the suffrages of the people of this
city is good one. 1t is made up with view
to the fair representation of all our interests.


Capt Winslow is worthy to be the head of
this or any other ticket. His long business life
has been distinguished no less for probity and
uprightness than for energy and ability. His
name is known wherever commerce exists, and
his sails whiten every sea. He is man of
whom the city is justly proud, and our citizens
of all parties should be glad of the opportunity
to recognize by their suffrages his sterling quail.
ties.


Mr.. Thomas has had three years of service in
the Legislature, and to his natural abilities
adds that experience and knowledge of the de-
tails of legislation so important to represen.
tative. He will make most useful member.
and will devote his entire time and attention to
the duties of the position.


Mr.. Cleaves is young lawyer of solid
ability, tact, and by his genial qualities has
attached to him q large number of personal
friends. He will make an excellent represent
ative, and brings positive strength to the ticket.


Mr.. Littlefeld is worthy representative of
the mechanics of the city, who have done so
much for its prosperity. He has served the
city in the City Government most acceptably,
and whenever his name has been before the
people, he has received more than the party
vote.


Mr.. Newhali is well known in business cir
cles. and has an excellent reputation for
integrity and sagacity. He was warmly sup
ported for the nomination by those who are
best acquainted with him. He will, if elected,
make worthy representative.


As we have before stated, the ticket is an
excellent one and worthy of support. We
trust that no one will cut this ticket from per-
sonal pique, or from any other unworthy
motive.
Year: 1875

ACCIDENTS. the noon train over the
Maine Central road was leaving the depot Sat-
urday, two men who were partially intoxicated
attempted to jump on, but lost their foothold
and were both thrown to the platform. They
were taken up insensibe, but soon revived,
and it was found that their only injury was
few bruises.
Swede, while at work on ship near the
Grand Trunk wharf Saturday, was accidentally
struck on the head by bar of iron, and cash
two inches long cut in his scalp, inficting a Sc
we're wound.


A painter fell from the staging of the new
ship at Knightsville Friday and was severely
iniured
Year: 1875

The LATEST DoDGE.-The demijohn game
has gone out of practice, but the sharp boys
have started one which works equally as we'll,
although not quite as lucrative. It.works this
way: A small boy with ragged clothes and the
remnant of cap or cast away lat calls at
your door and asks if you do not want to buy
barrel of shayings. You think of the cold
weather coming and of the cheapness of the
article in question, and decide to take barrel.
Then the boy suggests that it would save you
much trouble to let him take barrel and fill
it. He takes the barrel and departs, never to
return again. You may look for the shavings,
but it is not at all likely you will get them
when that boy can sell the barrel and realize %
cents from it,
Year: 1875

TELEGRApIC INsTITUTE.-The fact that
complete and practical knowledge of Telegraphy
can be acquired in an instuton of this kind,
equally as well and in much less time than in
an off ce, has been fully demonstrated by the
tablishment of this department of the National
College at New Haven, Conn. The instruction
and practice here given will enable person to
learn practically the art of writing the Morse
system, reading by sound, the adjustment and
use OF instruments, care of batteries, details of
Office management, Sc, by the same methods
as are now in use on all the principal telegraphic
lines. See advertisement of the National Col
lege of Business in another column
Year: 1875

ALLEN MIssIoN,-The gospel temperance
meeting at the Allen Mission last evening was
fully attended. Large numbers signed the
total abstinence pledge. This evening Mrs
Clark of New York is expected to be present to
assist in the singing, and to give her expert
ence and her call to the mission work All are
cordially invited.
Year: 1875

UNION LOVE FEAsT.-Yesterday morning
the three Methodist churches had union love
love feast at Congress street church. 1t was a
very profitable and interesting service, and in
the space of three.quarters of an hour there
were IS exhortations and 23 songs sung.
Year: 1875

ARMY & NAVY UNIoN.-Our musical people
will be glad to know that this Association are
going to give them a great treat this winter in
their lecture and concert course. Arrange
ments have been perfected with Mr.. Gilmore
and his splendid band of sixty-fve musicians,
who will give the grand concert in their course.
The committee have decided to give FIVE first
class concerts, two lectures and reading.
Year: 1875

The MUsEUM.-Divorce has had very sue.
cessful run at the Museum during the past
week and this evening they will produce the
attractive play entitled "Under the Gaslight.''
The scenery and stage appointments are new
and the play will doubtless have long run.
The following is the cast:
Year: 1875

The Union says that the old schedule time in
the mail arrangement was returned to August
81. The new arrangement lasted about ten
days, and that made no little disturbance. 1t
seems that but very few people knew anything
about the change and nobody cared to defend
Year: 1875

1t having been stated that the State Liouor
Commissioners allowed the city of Bath to pur.
chase their liquors in Boston, ON condition that
he should receive the commission allowed by
law, the Bath Times says this is mistake.
The Commissioner simply said that if the
liquors kept by him were not considered salts
factory by the Bath Agent, he would buy such
as may be wanted in case the State Assayer
found them suitable for medicinal purposes.
The State Commissioner says that he sells no
liquors until the State Assayer has examined
them and pronounced them pure, and that in
every case thus far his prices have been less
than liquors of the same quality could be pur-
chased elsewhere.


Edwin D. Lamson is the Republican candi-
date for representative from Richmond
Year: 1875

NEW YoRK, Nay 15.J udge Neil:
son is outlining his charge to the jury
in the Beecher case. He Is opposed
to any comments to the jury upon
testimony, as he said he believed in
con6ning his charge to an outline Of
the case in presented points Of. law
and in evidence, and that they are
entitled to particular considers alton.
The charge will probably occupy a
day and half. lis said that after
the verdict is rendered the counsel for
Tilton and Moulton will press crimi-
nal indictments against them by the
grand jury last fall to some sort Of an
issue.
Year: 1875

this lady, but she proved to be
pleasant travelling companion, and
he made her as comfortable as pos
sibIe in the old stage-coach. On the
next morning they stopped for break
fast in Galena, and while that meal
wss being prepared they were shown
into a parlor on the second floor.
Here the lady seated herself by an
open window looking out on the street,
while the Colonel paced the floor,
with his hands folded behind him,
rs was his custom, for he seemed
restless as a Gagged bear when confined
in a room. Other passengers we're
in the parIor, and they were speak
ing ofsome late defaulter, blaming
him, Others saying he had done what
hecould tosave his creditors. At last
one for the gentleman appealed to
Colonel Baker, asking what he
thought of the defaulter.


Think of himln exclaimed the
colonel. "Why that he should be
hung without mercy. He is scoun-
drel."


At this the lady left her seat, and,
standing in front of the colonel with
flashing eyes, said, Colonel Baker,
perhaps it may interest you to know
that the gentleman you so readily
condemn is my uncle!'


The colonel ceased his walk, and
giving one appealing look to his fair
friend, he began to draw of his coat,
and approaching the open window,
said 81 have nothing more to say,
madam but give the word, and
will throw myself from this window


The sacrifice was not demanded,
and they continued their journey in
peace. .-Hmper's Magazine.
Year: 1875

Oh. for lodge in garden OF cucumbers;
Oh! for an iceberg or two at control;
Oh for vale which at midday the dew cumbers;
Oh. for q pleasure trip up 10 the Pole.
Oh for little one-story thermometer;


With nothing out Zeroes arranged in row;
on for big double-barreled hydrometer,
To measure the moisture that rolls from my


brow.
Oh that this cold world were twenty times colder
CThat's irony red hot, it seemeth TO me;)
On for turn OF It's dreqded cold shoulder;
Oh what comfort an ague would be.
Oh for grotto TO typify Heaven,


ScoOped in the rock under cataract vast;
Oh for Winter OF discomfort even;


Oh f.. for wet blankets judiciously cast.
Oh for chill that would be perpetual,


(Or at least last till the summer is o'er)
Then the fever may come as effectual,


And last till winters Is with US no more.
Year: 1875

A correspondent at Donaldson writes
to the Pottsville Journal as follows
about wonderful piece OF mechanism |,
Talk about that great apostolic clock
which was on exhibition in Pottsville
some time ago, and which is now be-
fore the public at some other place. 1t
cannot compare with the wonderful
piece of mechanism which has been
made by man of our place. This is
also in the shape of clock. 1t is a
tank TO represent the sea, and in it is a
large whale as natural as life. A ship
in distress appears on the sea, and the
crew are in the act of throwing man
oveaboard. The whale comes up out
of the water, and rs its head appears
its mouth gradually opens until it
reaches the man thrown out of the ship,
when it suddenly swallows him up.
No deception ia praetised. The man
passes down the whales throat, and
the whale sinks into the tank. Simul-
taueousiy figure representing an an
gel appears in a cloud and hovers
around the place where the whale ap-
peared. After the lapse of three quar-
ters OF minute the whale reappears,
and gradually opening his mouth casts
the man out upon the shore. At this
the angel and cloud disappear, and a
figure representing God appears near
the man. The scene of course repre-
sents the Bible story of Jonah and the
whale. ,tt.


In the same case is figure represen-
ting Captain Jack, of the Modoc In
dians, who was hung by the govern
ment, striking on bell the seconds he
had to live before execution. Sudden
ly door opens and group of Indians
march around him. They then pass
out through another door, whicn opens
for their exit.
Year: 1875

A WORD ABOUT AUTUMN.-A writer
happily hit off this particular season of
the year: All the day and all the night
is full of peace. The fever of the earth
is gone, and we are no longer driven to
dreamy Incidence as the Only resource
from combustion or liquefaction. We
may shut the windows now, with no
hum of the industry outside to irYitate
or distract us. The evening of comfor-
table study has come back, with no
self inundated moths TO teaze us, or to
fry themselves in the lamp or TO be
pressed out of all Shape or comelnes in
the shut folio, the fair pages of which
they disfgure. Only little while ago
we had no evenings-now there are
three or four hours for the books and
the stars before bed time. There are
even now signs ofa general housing; the
wasp crawls feebly up and down the
pane, with all his fiery pluck gone out
of him the cricket sings in the new
quarters which he has found somewhere
in the room the great ugly moribund
insects cling to the wall ,and the beetles
and the butterflies have passed into
the seasonable stage Of their mete mpsy-
Ghosts,
Year: 1875

The New Orleans Bulletin, in the light of


the failure of the White League to establish a


''Conselvative' government in Louisiana by


usurpation and violence, is now Of the opin-


ion that nothing is left but an appeal to the


country" Had the conservatives of that


State appealed to the country on the start, and


not 80 often to their revolvers, their grievan-


ces, whatever they were or are, would have


been redressed long ago. They have all the
while, however, tried to obtain the upper
hand in their own wretched way-by intimi-
dation Of Republican voters, by the ''kiling
off process" Of colored men, by armed at
tacks upon and violent overthrow of the law
fully constituted authorities. Government
has rightfully interfered to prevent the Louis
lana Democracy achieving power by resort
ing to terrorism and bloodshed. The Presi-
dent has tried to do right by the people of the
South, and he has not only faithfully served
them but the entire country in interposing to
prevent outrage and wrong, of which many
instances are furnished Of late by the White
Leaguers Of Louisiana and other of the South
ern States. We submit whether it was not an
act of mercy, if not one strictly of right, that
the military interfered to prevent the organi-
zation Of usurping Legislature at New Or
leans the other day. Enough lives, it would
seem. have been sacrificed in Louisiana to
satisfy the most bloodthirsty Of the turbulent
conspirators of that State It was with that
thought and in that spirit tha, the Louisiana
Assembly was deprived of its nsurpca ''Con-
sentative organization by United States
troops. That interference undoubtedly saved
additional bloodshed and the enactment of
some of the direful tragedies which have
transpired in Louisiana during the past twelve
months and more. We see no help for the
President but for him to pursue the policy he
has begun in carrying out the provisions of
the Enforcement Act, and sustaining the re-
cognized lawful authorities of the South by
every power at his command, until such time
as Congress marks out different course of
procedure, if in its wisdom it deems change
wise.
Year: 1875

"Capitol,' the Washington correspondent


of the Sacramento Record, is drawing a series


of clever pen pictures of notables in the up


per and lower house of Congress. He thus


sketches one Of the very ablest men of the ma
ton and the best presiding officer the Ma
tional House of Representatives has ever


had


(which is Speaker Blaine you say.
There he is-the House being in committee
Of the whole with the committee chairman
presiding-in the open semi-circular space
before the Speakers table. The gentleman
with whom he is laughing and talking, and
looks so much like Sotherns Dundreary, is
Peterson of one Bishop, and nephew of
another, and brother to man who refused
a bishopric-the leading Democratic member
Of the Judiciary Committee, blessed with
brains, culture and wealth. Just watch the
Speaker rs he talks. What splendid Ply
sique. What strength and force of character
in his rather plain face. And what mobile
features and expressive brown eyes. He is
by odds the most remarkable man in the
House; he is the peer of any man in the Sen
ate: This is the crucial period of his polit-
ical life, for ''the times are out of joint" and
with many pitfalls in his path, there must be
no false step, If he would win the Presiden-
tial race which now he seems to lead. 1t is q
critical epoch in his life-yet not line or
shadow of anxiety is on his brow. None
who heard the great debate between him and
Conkling-foemen worthy of each others
steel-in the Fry case, some years ago, will
forget the sensation it excited And Blaine
has grown amazingly since then. He is a
host in himself, and, if need be, is quite Ca
pable of knocking over the entire Democratic
majority in the next House, in square stand
mp tilt-|'one up, the other down'Lunaided
and alone. In the expressive language of
The day. when that time comes, how he will
make the Democratic fur ny!"
Year: 1875

When it is said of man, "He
drinks, and it can be proven. what
store wants him for memberq
Who will rust him? What dying
man viii appoint him his executor?
He may have been forty years in
building his reputation-it goes
down. Letters of recommendation,
the backing of business firms. bril-
liant ancestry y,cannot save him. The
world shires of. Why? It is whis-
pered ali through the community
"He drinks, he drinksr' That blasts
him. When a young man loses his
reputation for sobriety, he might as
well be at the bottom of the sea.
There are young men here who have
their good name as their only capi-
tai. Now look out, young man,
that there is no doubt of your so
briefly. Do not create any s6spi
cion by going in and out of liquor
establishments, or by any Odor of
your breath, or by any glare of your
eyes, or by any unnatural flush of
your cheek. You cannot afford to
do it, for your good name is all
your capital,and when that is blast
ed with the reputation of taking
strong drink, all is gone.-Ex.