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The Portland daily press., 1863-08-06

The HISTORICAL SHAKsPEARIAS READER: Com
prisng the a. Histories" or Chronicle playsn of
Shakespeare carefully expurgated and revised with
Introductory and explanatory notes by John W.
s. Hous, d. Appleton & Co., New-York, Publish
ers- i2mo., PIP 500. For sale in this City by Hall
L. Davis.
This work is expressly adapted for the use Of
schools colleges and the family circle In order to
introduce Shakespeare as an educational work, 1t
became necessary for it to pass through rigid ex-
purgntion and revision, which task has been faith
fully performed by the author.
LIGHT. by Helen Mordet, d. Appleton & Co.. New
York. Publishers. l2 no., PIP 339. For sale In
this City by Hall L. Davis.
This is well written story and will be read with
interest by the lovers Of romance. The STYLE il
pleasing with sufficient of the exciting to enlist the
attention of the reader. The writer-has evidently
seen much Of the world in its various phases, and
presents lifelike representation of society as we
find it, especially Of the better class. This work
will afford entertainment for leisure hour, absorb
ing the thought and expelling gloomy forebodings.
HEAT. considered as a mode OF motion, being a
course OF twelve lectures, delivered at ROYAL In
sttution of Great Britain in the season of 1862 by
John Tyndale, +. h. s., with illustrations ID.
Appleton Co., New-York Publishers. IL no..
PIP $50. For sale in this City by Hall L. Davis.
The object of these lectures is to bring the rudi
ments ola new PHILOSOPHY within the reach of per-
of ordinary intelligence and culture, itscap
ty, power and application, fully and ably dis
cusssd The facts presented of the greatest value
to the enquirer, and all who use heat as motive
power.
Ausuy ELLIOT, by Henry Kingsley Ticknor
Fields, Boston, Publishers. i6 mo-, PIP 352 For
sale in this City by Hall l.. Davis
Mr.. kinsley has already placed himself in the
front rank among novel writers in Ravenshoe and
Geofry Hamlyn." novel is only of value in pro-
portion to the interest it awakens and the amuse-
ment it affords, except occasionally the medication
of an important principle. ''Austin Elliott is an
effective and impressive novel, that cannot fail to
retain the interest Of the reader from the first page
to the last. The plot is well laid running in a DIFF
ferent vein from most novelists.
ELLswoRTH's PRIMARY BLACK BOARD CHART or
LETTERS,
is part OF Ellsworth's New System OF Penmanshp
which comprises in addition, series of &C copy
slips. series of eight copy books A text book for
teachers. Published by d. Appleton q Co.. For
sale in this City by Hall L. Davis.
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THEATRE.-Deering Hall was crowded last
evening to witness the plays Of The Invisible
Prince" and Mr.. and Mrs. Peter white"-
In the former Miss Kate Reynolds exhibited
her versatility OF acting, in sustaining four DIFF
ferent characters, which she did to the delight
Of the audience. In the farce Mrs. Vincent
brought down the house by her inimitable act
ing of the part of Mrs. Peter White. This
evening the performance will be Camille, in
which Miss Kate Reynolds will sustain the
prominent part; and the farce of Betsey Baker.
There will be matinee Saturday afternoon,
at which +" The Invisible Prince " will be re-
peated.
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2iTH REGIMENT.-The oath Maine regi-
ment, Col. Atwood, arrived here about five
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. The regiment
made but very brief stop here, and immedi-
ately proceeded to Augusta. The men were,
generally, in good health and spirits. A grand
reception awaits them at Augusta.
Mayor Mcclellan, at short notice, prepared
collation. for them here, but, as they could not
stop long enough to partake of it, it was placed
in the baggage car for the soldiers to partake
of on their way 70 Augusta.
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Various Items.

NEW YORK, Aug 6.
one hundred FOUNDER rife cannon on the
gunboat Naugatuck, exploded yesterday, in
juring Lieut. Waldron and five Of the crew.
No one was killed.
Specials this morning contain little of inter-
est.
The Herald's Washington dispatch says,
Paymaster M'Farland, U. 5. A, was robbed OF
forty-ilve thousand dollars by one McCarty,
from his desk, but the latter was found with a
woman at Bladensburg, and the money re-
covered
The Steamship City of Cork, arrived here
to-day. News anticipated.
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From Charleston.

FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. 5.
The steamer Adelaide has arrived from Fol-
ly Island, I'd. She reports the bombardment
still going on.
On the LIST the rebels made a sortie on Gill
more's works in course of erection, but were
repulsed with heavy loss.
The Ironsides, with full broadside, sunk
blockade runner while attempting to pass out.
Heavy reinforcements are arriving for Gil
more.
Great harmony exists between the army
and navy, and the utmost confidence is ex-
pressed that Fort Wagner will fall within
week.
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Return of Nine Months Regiments.

New YORK, Aug 5.
A private dispatch states that the 25th
Connecticut regiment left Dunkirk for New
York. Wednesday evening.
The 18th New Hampshire regiment leaves
Buffalo tonight, and will probably reach home
via Albany and Springfield
The 26th Maine regiment leaves Buffalo on
Friday morning.
The AID Massachusetts, regiment had not
reached Buffalo this afternoon.
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BY TELEGRAPH
ToTHE
Portland Daily Press.
Retreat of Gen. Forrest-Demoralizatio of
the Rebels.
MEMPHIS. Aug. {

MEMPHIS, Aug. 5.
The steamer Hope has arrived bringing
prisoners from Port Hudson, Vicksburg and
Jacson. Everything is quiet on the river
below.
Coll Hatch reports that Forrest, Biflles and
Wilson are retreating. Their forces are en-
tirely broken up and their men are deserving
in every direction. Col. Hatch has divided
his force and is securing the country, picking
up all the small squads he can find. A scout
that left Meriden on Saturday and Okalona on
Sunday reports that Gen. Johnston's army is
at Enterprise and Brandon under the direct
command of Gen. Hardee. Most of the rebel
force at the former place were ready to leave
at moments notice.
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BY TELEGRAPH
EVENING PAPERS.
From the Army of the Potomac,

From the Army of the Potomac,
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMAc,
August ).
The Tribune's dispatch says the enemy
made reconnaissance OF our position, on the
other side of the Rappahannock near Brandy
Station yesterday, add attacked Buford, but
he drove them back with but light skirinish.
No particulars have, as yet, reached head
quarters.
A report that the enemy's cavalry are scout
ing near Falmouth. caused the sending of 400
men from Kilpatrick's command, under Lieut..
Col. Alexander, of Gen. Pleasanton staff, after
them.
Harrington, dug. 3, 2 o'clock p. M.-Bu-
ford had men slightly wounded.
Lieut.. Col. Alexander has returned from
Falmouth, and reports not twenty rebel cav
airy this side of the Rappahannock, between
here and that place.
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Highland Boarding school
FOR BOYS.

FTNHE third year of this School will commence its
Il Fall Session Tuesday, Sept. LIST, and continue II
weeks The advantages for instruction are designed
TO be of the first order, and parents and guardians
who have boys to send away from home are invited
to examine into the merits of this school, Circulars
containing full information may be had on applica-
ton to vt. TRUE, A. NJ,
Proprietor and Principal
Bethel. Me-, July 20. 1858. jy2l dtsepl
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GAN impression seems to prevail that
ladies are not to participate in the Island ex-
cursion to be given the Western Boards of
Trade tomorrow. We are requested to say
that large number of ladies' tickets have
been sold, and that ample provision has been
made for them as well as gentlemen.
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@B- La Rue's Great War show is drawing
full houses, and all who witness the exhibition
are highly pleased with it. 1t will close Sat
urday evening of this week. There viii be an
exhibition on Saturday afternoon, for the ac-
commodation OF those who cannot convenient
ly attend in the evening.
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Teachers, National Convention.

CHICAGO, Aug. 9.
The Teachers National Convention met in
this city to-day. The attendance from, differ
ent parts of the country is large, 1900 teach
ers being present, three-fourths of whom are
females, including a large number from New
England. The present occasion promises to he
one Of much interest to the friends of educa-
tion
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Meeting Of Creditors.

full meeting of the creditors of the late John
"A Rounds held this day, pursuant to previous
committee of NINE duly appointed for that purpose
who reported follows which report is herebg nnaR
'nioasfy accepted
From the Probate Records.
Whole amount of claims allowed against the
estate, s5,Tsl.42
INVENTORY OF THE ESTATE.
Cash, cleo 90
Goods and chattels, 2is Sc
Ri ghts and credits 4490 Is
AND FURTHER THE PROBATE RECORDS SAITH NOT.
Sufficient, however, is here apparent, that instead
Of 20 Per cent the estate should have paid and did
ministration, and the furniture ls2i6 es).
sewell g. Strout. Howard stroutl GAS COUNSEL
ron THE ADMINISTRATORS" according 70 his o,oa
account. has had all the claims against the estate
less that of s5i 81 at New York, ASSIGNED TO HIM
SELF ron 20 PER CENT. As evidence that said strout
claims, reference is had to the following letter as
constituting part Of this report:
Messrs Smith 4 sfratfon Ne.c York:
The dividend upon the claims against the estate of
John Rounds is 20 per cent. amounting upon your
claim TO SO so. You can have the amount by send
ing an order for it TO any one here The dividend,
have all been paid out except yours, a long time
since, and had forgotten about your claim.
The account may be stated thus
s5,,Si s2Si 81 i - s. at % per cent sI1a5 So
allowed the administrators TO retain. 246 &C
Cash at sandry times, aud Note from Strout
10 Inc administrators, as per his account
in part rendered her, e7h 90
Amount of the New York claim remaining ~
unsettled 81 "a
SAIL So
This amount. SAIL IS, taken from The assets,
si,ss6 ST. supposng the n. York claim of S54 54 10
be paid in full, show balance of So ASS g. less the
cost Of administration, UNAccoUNrEp FoR IN THE
HANDS OF SEwELL c. SrRoUr. tchich of ri9hf TO-
gether NTH the 500 ADORE set forth should hare been
paid to the respective creditors Of said estate
Your Committee, therefore, slpon a full and di,
passionate review of the whole matter, are of opin
ion that by OF the INTERPRETATIONS of said
Strout, all the creditors. except ID. r. Chase have
been cheated out of their just dues aud recommend
TO each of them to take such legal measures as the
laws may afford to compel said Strout TO make good
the difference between what they severally got and
what the estate should have paid and tootiid have
paid had the original entries the books Of the Pro.
ate Records been faithfully carried out.
ID. L. CHASE, Chairman
MOSES MORRILL,, Secretary.
Portland, April 30. 1868. ap23 Tn S&Tutf
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Attention is invited to the advertise
ment Of Fryeburg Academy in another column
Fryeburg is one OF the pleasantest towns in
The western part of the State, and its academy
enjoys an enviable reputation.
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From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug g.
Tomorrow, the Churches will be opened
for Thanksgiving sermons. There will be
National salutes and ringing of bells, morn
ing, noon and night In the evening, mass
meeting will be held at Union Hall, and there
will be general illumination of the city.
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N ALTERS ABOUT TOWN.
Arriyalsof Visitors.

The Members of the Boards of Trade OF
Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee, with their
ladies, arrived in this city by the Grand Trunk
Railroad at $50 last evening. They were met
at Gorham, N. H., by a committee of the Port
land Board of Trade, consisting OF Messrs.
Jededish Jewett, Horatio Hill, A. X. Shurt-
left, j. B. Filebrown and w. l.. Southland, who
received them at that place, and accompanied
, them here.
On their arrival, they were taken in carriag-
es to the United States Hotel and Preble
House, and to private residences which have
teen prepared for their reception. The visit
ors number thirty-six ladies and one hundred
and eightytwo gentlemen.
At II o'clock to-day, they will be invited on
Change, at the New City Hall, and there wei
coined to the city and introduced to the men,
bers of the Board of Trade, subscribers Of the
Merchants Exchange, and citizens who are in
yited to meet them on this occasion.
Ieyee at the City Hall this evening at nine
O'Clock Music by Chandeliers and Gilmores
bands
Excursion among the Islands, Saturday, on
steamer Forest City, to leave Atlantic Wharf
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, accompanied by the Port
land Brass Band,) sailing among the Islands of
Casco Bay, and from thence to Little Quoahog
Island, where fish chowder, clam bake, &C.,
will be served.
No person will be admitted on board the
steamer, or on the Island, without tickets
All subscribers who have not received their
tickets, will please call for them at the Mer-
chants Exchange, this morning, from nine to
ten o'clock, at which place Admitted number of
tickets will be sold.
Barge Conyort-To accommodate such of
the subscribers and ticket holders as are una
Bile to leave at 10 o'clock, the Barge Comfort
will leave at IL IL o'clock A. NJ, precisely,
from Franklin Wharf.
The steamer will return from the Island at
o'clock.
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~ In accordance with the vote of the
City Council, Monday evening, a National sa-
lutte was fired and the bells rung half an hour,
In this city, yesterday, at II IL o'clock.
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SAPONIFIERI
OR CONCENTRATED LYE
FOR MAKlNGS0AP.

TWENTY-FIVE Gallons Of good soft Soap can be
IL made from pound of the concentrated Lye.
Full directions for every package, and 1t 10
very little trouble 10 make IT,
Retail price only Is cents pound.
None genuine except that made by the Pennsylva-
mia Salt Manufacturing Company.
W.. PHILLIPS, Druggist,
lac Middle Street.
Agent for the State.
r. b. Dealers supplied as above, at the proprie.
tors lowest price, in any quantity.
je5 Mw&F8m
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The Weather in New York.

New YORK, Aug s.
With the exception of sharp thunder
shower, at noon, the day has been very pleas
ant all through. Somewhat warm. All busi-
ness has been suspended, and Churches and
pic-nics well attended.
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Crsco street Seminary.

FVHE FALL TERM of this School for young La
Il dies and Misses will commence ON Tue sdn =
Sept. lst. and continue eleven weeks There will
also be department for children.
For further information inquire of the Principal,
at 2l7 Congress street after Aug 18th
aug5 ded4w MISS IL. HAWKES..
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Attention Conscrip,s.
HEADQUARTERS PRovosr MARSHA
FIRST DISTRICT MAINE,

HEADQUARTERS PRovosT MARsHAL,l
FIRST DISTRICT MAINE,
Portland, Aug 8, 1858.
NOTICE is hereby given TO the drafted men of this
IN District, that 1t > impossible TO examine and
dispose of the Conscripts for several days after the
time they ordered to repor; at the rendezvous
therefore no man will be considered a DESERTER
If he reports within ten days after the time appoint
ed in his notice TO report If he chooses 10 report
he receives his notice. is ordered to report
he viii be put into camp until he be reached for
examination. CHAS. Ii. DOUGHTY.
Capt and Prov. Mar Isl District
augS
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HemlOck and spruce Lumber.

4 LOT, about 200 900 feet Hemlock and Spruce
IN Logs-will be sawed into Dimensions to suit the
party contracting for the same if applied for soon
Apply at Nos. % 4 81 Exchange street.
WALTER COREY.
Portland, July 49, 1853. 3wed
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Military substitutes.

CUBSTITUTES furnished at short notice. Please
- apply at corner Exchange and Federal streets,
ROOM NO.6.
Portland, July 80, 1868. div
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NOTICE.

MIR. HENRY LoRING. having this day retired
IvA from the firm of Loring Ross Co., the bust
hereafter will be continued by Geo. Il. Ross and
VIM. Ross, Jr., at 70 Commercial street, under the
name Of ROSS BROTHERS. who win settle the
affairs Of the old firm.
August i, 1858. au4 dlwiss
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a stated meeting of the NJ. c. NJ. Association
81 81 will be held at the Library Room, on Thurs
ny day evening, Aug 9Th, at O'Clock
+. NJ. CARSLEY, Sect'y
aug5 2t
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LEGAL e OFFICIAL.

Floyd. John Smith, James w Eddy Samuel Haw-
kes, Joseph Stevens. Samuel f Smarden Andrew
Cummings. Watson c Rand Chns Webster Geo
Griffin, Watson Freeman. Charles Oxnard Thos
Bolton, Samuel Poor, VIM Fessenden, Albert w
Halves, George A Thomas, Manasseh Smith. Lawson
Rumery, Luther G Gibson, Marshal Paine, Lewis
Pray, samuel True, Weston \ Milliken, George
Pencil, Joseph II Thorndikc, Jarvis G stevens, X
Harris, Enoch o Merrill, Fred'k Smith, Geo II Pur-
rington, Abial NJ Smith, Daniel Furbish Jr Thomas
Poor, Jonatt IN Chase, Abner HAYES Edward r
Waite, Hosea II Hatch, Z j Willard, Roscoe G Stew
ard, Geo Johnson Chas Gore, George w Graf
fam, Seth NJ MillikIn, Edward Gould. Jonathan s
True Increase Robinson, Horatio Smith. John NJ
Colwell. Daniel w Winslow VIM A Libby Jas o
Parsons, VIM Melaugh Jas IL erie. Sam1 Freeman
John fitcomb. Henry Orr, Sam'l ii Marston, John
CULVER, Chas T. Peek ,6eo Rounds, VIM il White.
Henry Blanchard. Albion Harris james Rooney
VIM II Clifford, Francis Crawford, Fred Water
man, stephen burlington, Edwin + Boulter; Sew
ard / Fowler, Fernad Libby, Chas Green, Antho-
ny Means, Evans Libby, Simon Libby, Enoch
NJ Thompson. Daniel W Eaton, Henry Sturtevant
Seth L Plummer. Chas Libby. Chas w Blackman,
Albion Knight, Augustus Mari, Warren p Chase
Chas Hindle, Robertson Dyer. Jr Joseph Dyer
Joseph Gould, Henry Skillings, Grenyiil +
Mitchell, Henry q Lamb, James p Lewis, Thomas b
Haskell, Albert Thompson. Chas Skings.
CHARLES II. DOUGHTY.
aug6 st Provost Marshal LIST District
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For the Islands,

rS The steamer CASCO will, until
ess~~lIIxszssz.s- further notice, leave HUMANS
- Wharf for PEAKS and CUsniNG's
ISLANDS AT and 10 80 A. NJ, and and 3 so T. NJ
Returning. will loaye CusHISG's ISLAND at 9.45 and
IL Is A. NJ. and As and Sis +. NJ.
The boat will touch at PEAKS ISLAND every trip
down but returning will only touch there the LAST
TRIPS in the forenoon and afternoon.
Fare Down and Back 25 Cents.
June "a lS63 DIFF
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ny Electricity


The Rheumatic the equity. the lame and the lazy
leap with joy, and move with the agility and elastic
ty of youth; the heated brain is cooled; the Frost
bitten limbs restored. the uucouth deformities re-
moved; faintness converted to vigor, weakness TO
strengths the blind made 10 see the deaf to hear and
the paisied form to upright; the blemishes Of
youth obliterated; the accidents of mature life
prevented; the ealamities Of old age obviated and
an active circulation maintained.
DIES
Who have cold hands and feet; weak stomachs;
lame and weak backs; nervous and sick headache;
dizziness and swimming in the head. with indiges-
ton and constipation OF the bowels pain In the side
and back lercorrhGa. Tor whitesl; falling of tho
womb with internal cancers; tumors, polypus and
al that long train diseases will find in Electric
ty sure means of cure. For painful menstruation,
too pronse menstruation and all of those long line
of troubles with young ladies. Electricity Is certain
specific and WILL in short time restore the sufferer
TO the yigor of health.
~ We hare an Electro Chemical apparatus for
extracting Mineral Poison frm the system such As
Mercury, Anthony, Arsenic. sc. Hundreds who
troubled with stiff joints weak backs and vari-
Gus other difficulties, the direct cause Of which, in
nine cases out of ten is the effect poisonous drugs
can be restored TO natural strength and vgor BY tho
use Of from five to eight Baths.
Once hours from so'clock A. N. to p. NJ; II to
6; and Z TO p. NJ
Consultation Free. jyl4 isedtf
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Wanted TO Purchase or Rent.
IN the Southwest part OF the city. moderate sired
i House. for small family, where there are no
children. Apply TO w. RYAN.
tyl5 diff 161 Commercial street.
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store for Sale.

FUyH four-story brick Store In Free Street.-The. 8
Il in the Free Street Block-next east of Tolford'
Enquire of III. +. MACH1N, Calf Block. or
ap9istf +. BARNES. Sal Middle Street.
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Wanted.

A n American girl 10 do housework Enquire at
"A AZ Wilmot street, corner of Lincoln street
between 81 and y O'Clock 4. NJ. b24tf
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Wanted.

DY young man 4 situation as Clerk. Has had
ID some experience IN Bookkeeping.
Address CASHIER, Portland L. o.
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Lost.

CUNDAf evening. July 25fh between Salem St.
- and Pine 81 Nestry Gold Breastpn. with
green and white stones ia the centre. who ever
viii return u 10 Salem street No :, or j. Hagues
store "a salem street shall be suitably rewarded.
aug3 dlws
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Horse Wanted.

q A Ray or Brown WORK HORSE.
weighing between 1850 and 100 lbs.
y Enquire at $50 Congress street.
" jy25tf
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WANTS....LOST.
Lost.

I'm Sunday afternoon between Cape Cottage and
~ the residence OF John Goddard, Esqa COLD
BRACELET The finder shall be suitably rewarded
BY leaving il at No y Free street, Cape Cot
tage. augb Tvs
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The Popham Celebration.

NHE proposed celebration of the 2jsth anniversary
Il of the Founding OF the Colony under George
Popham, at the mouth of the kennebec, will take
place
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NEW CITY HALL,
IN PORTLAND,
On Thursday, August Goth, 1863.


at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon for the purpose of NOM
mating candidates for
JUDGE OF PROBATE,
CLERK OF THE COURTS,
COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
Co NTY TREASURER,
-FOUR SENATOR'S.
Also 10 elect County Committee for the ensuing
year.
Each city and town will be entitled to send one
delegate. and an additional delegate for every five
hundred inhabitants; fraction of three hundred
entities town to an additional delegaie-as follows:
Baldwin North Yarmouth
Bridgton New Gloucester
Brunswick 10 Otisheld 8
Cape Elizabeth Portland "a
Casco 3 Pownal 8
Cumberland Raymond 8
Falmouth Standsh 8
Freeport 8 Scarborough S
Gorham Sebago 3
Gray Wcstbrook IL
Harpswei windham 8
Harrison 3 Yarmouth 8
Naples
The County Committee will be in session at the
Hall, August 10th. at O'Clock A. NJ.
The chairmen of the several town committees are
requested to forward the of their delegates TO
the chairman of the County Committee, soon al
they may be chosen.
BY order of the Republican County Committee.
LEWIS b. SMITH, Portland,
Chairman.
Portland. August 3. 1863. Gods wtaug20