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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-08-31

IMPORTANT JUDICIAL DECISION. - The
Rochester Express assumes 10 have "private
information of very important decision by
the Supreme Court Of the United States upon
question just coming into discussion. Ii the
report which comes TO us be true, the highest
judicial tribunal has solved knotty problem
and relieved the country from the anticipated
fierce agitation of aquestion which has alrea-
dy excited considerable controversy, II is
said that one of the Judges supposed to be
Nelson) has written an opinion on the legal
condition ofthe revolted States on the conclu-
sion OF the war for the suppression of the re-
bellion, and this opinion is concurred in by
the whole bench. including Chief Justice Ia
ney. The opinion is said to maintain that the
States in rebellion have lost their rights as
States, and must come into the Union simply
as territories, subject to the general Govern
ment and ntitled to its protection. New
State organizations may be formed by the peo-
pie, under the Constitution and laws of Con-
gress, in the case of other territories but the
old States cannot come into the Union with
their present organization and officers"
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One of the feminine editors OF the Argus, in
her woman's gossip respecting General Shep-
ley's speech, asks, among the other questions
which the garrulity of her sex prompts, "Are
the sons of Maine taken from their homes to
be used in the army to enfranchise a race ,ohich
wiH not fight for itself?' sL
: Had this crinolne editor always been res
ident of our city, in place OF residing among
the moods of country town, she would have
known better than to have said, as she virtu-
ally does, that the colored race will not fight
for itself; for our sold iolks,' some of our
young ones, we fear, who were present, can
bear witness that this question was settled in
the so-called NEGRO King riot" on Munjoy
Hill inithis city.
King was negro, and kept a boarding
house" on the hill; for some reason or other,
the "b'hoys" undertook to "clean OUT King.
They broke open the old gun house on the
hill, stole one of the six-pound field pieces and
charging it with ball and brick-bats, made a
'tirst-ratc shot" through Kings house bed, &c.
But they were as much mistaken as is the fe-
male editor of the Argus in her paragraph
above quoted, for to the utter surprise OF the
large crowd who had gathered to see the fun,
King not only stood fire, but loading up his
old fowlng-piece, returned the shot, charged
upon the crowd, drove them from the field
heels over head down some of the deep cuts
made by the new streets in that vicinity, and
actually captured their feld-piece.
At second attempt on the "Darkey Kings
Fort" as the boys called it, the city authorities
had to interfere, and the old Portland Light
Infantry, under command of Captain, now
General Samuel j. Anderson, had to be called
cut to keep the peace, because "Nigger King"
would fight and defend his castle. f
This whole talk about the cowardice of the
negro, is all for political effect; the best mill
tary writers state that only about "one.f nth"
of the modern European races have the cour-
age aud stamina to make soldiers.
There are towards, no doubt, among the
black races, just as there are among the whites,
but there are several hundred thousand blacks
among the late slave population of our coun-
try, who will make good and effective soldiers
and who, If the government will give them the
opportunity, as they now are doing, will fight
not only for themselves, but the white mans
and the white woman's battle also.
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On the eve of leaving the State last week,
General Howard wrote the following letter to
an intimate personal friend who thinks no con-
fidence Is betrayed in allowing us to lay it be-
fore the public. 1t is worthy of note that
General Howard returned to the army twenty
five days before his furiough expires. He was
anxious to remain, but the prospect of sac
tive operations" in the Army of the Potomac,
calls him at once to his command. There
lives no drawer or truer man than OLIVER
OTIs HOWARD,
HARRINGTON, Aug. 20, 1868.
My Dear Friend 1t will be impossible for
me to comply with any further invitations to
speak in Maine, since duty calls me to the
field. The enthusiastic reception have met
with from every quarter, am constrained to
look upon as an expression of regard for me
as the soldiers representative, and more par
ticularly as mark of loyalty to the Govern
ment have striven to defend.
This loyal spirit is true and deep, and will,
believe carry everything before it. Ibelieye
there are great many earnest men who have
heretofore been welded to party interests
their own interests having beel thoroughly
identified therewith-who must break loose
from such restraint rather than directly or in
directly war against the Republic in this
crisis.
| donot wish to NEEDLE with party politics Ell
Their local or national-only in so far as the very
exis ence of the Government is concerned. l
am perfectly willing to stand with my fellow
soldiers to guard the Republic against enemies
in arms. but feel unwilling to labor TO no pur-
pose. Northern division certainly gives aid
and comfort to the rebels, and thereby pro-
nntaf t,x,v tl.r.
ernmenta nd its characteristic measures, keeps
alive the rebel hope that apathy and paralysis
will seize the Northern heart, and doubt not
some traitors look with longing and expectancy
to see party strife mount up to all the terrific
horrors OF civil war.
But we have too much real virtue and real
good sense in the masses of our people to per-
init treachery, cowardice, covetousness, or
other kindred fruits OF extreme selfishness to
prevail. The volunteer soldiers have cheer
fully submitted to the rigors of martial law
and now for season, in accordance with the
will of the people through their Representa-
tives the trial of moderate conscription is
imposed on the citizens. If they have virtue,
patriotism or even broad view of self inter-
est. they will not only submit cheerfully, but
will welcome the opportunity to do so much
good with SO small a sacrifice.
The rebels are dividing! Sounds of discord
reach us by every message-bearcr. Oh, that
the free people of the North were unit Tor a
few short months. BY unity, by an unbroken
front to the enemy, the country is rendered
perfectly safe! Safe against secession and re-
belion safe against anarchy safe against ar
istocracy! safe against monarchy at home and
abroad! hope and pray that neither our
people nor our statesmen will fail us just on
the eve of complete success.
Very truly yours,
90. HOWARD,
Major General.
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sB- The Coppcrhead papers in this city
have discovered mares nest. Some
body has received copy of Gen. Shep-
ley's speech under the frank Of an ex-
member of Congress, in an envelope on
which is printed ~. S. Sanitary Commission"
and the Advertiser m eanly and falsely init
mates that it was sent by, or through the ag-
ency OF, the proprietors of the Press. We say
falsely, because no such envelope has been
printed at this Office; no such frank has ever
been upon an envelope received at or going
from this Office In relation to the whole
franking system we think it is thing that
should be abolished, but If ithas been abused
in the present instance, old Democrats are the
last men who should find fault, for during the
last Presidential campaign Buchanan's whole
Cabinet, and three-fourths of all the Demo-
cratic officials at Washington or in Con-
gross, who were entitled to use the franking
privilege, did use it for as base and unpatriot-
ic purposes as imagination can conceive of,
and the mails literally groaned beneath the
weight of corruption sent through them by
such nefarious means. We understand that
an ex-member of Congress has a right to the
franking privilege till the December following
the expiration of his term. Whether he has a
right to authorize another TO use his name for
him, or if so, to what extent, are matters that
we know nothing about. Because an enye-
lope has the words SANITARY Commission"
printed upon it, it no more follows that Il
wrong has been perpetrated in enclosing with
in it speech of Mr.. Shepley than it would fol-
low that wrong had been done by enclosing it
in an envelope obtained at the Telegraph Of
flee. That we may not be misunderstood we
will say, that If Mr.. Goodwin or any other
mans frank, obtained for the San barry Com
mission has been used for a difieretS Purpose,
it is an act for which we have no sympathy,
and for which we offer no apology; and we
may also say, that, as we understand the mat
ter, very iew-possibly not dozen-speech-
es of Mr.. Shepley we're sent to gentlemen in
such envelops as are referred to above, but
that the gentleman having charge of the
franked envelops, upon second thought, be-
came satisfied it was perversion of the use
for which the frank was obtained, and scrupu-
lously guarded against any further use of it
for such a purpose. This we presume to be
the whole of this wonderful development.
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BrppEroRp. Aug. %. 1861.

To The Editor Of the Press.
we have just closed a magnificent meeting
at our City Hall, that has been held to hear
the Texas gentleman, f. b. Turner, Esq. and
the Hon. Henry Wilson, Massachusetts, noble
Senator; and it has been all we could ask. All
the available space of our capacious Hall was
filled early, and the people enjoyed rich treat
in listening to men in sober earnest pleading
the cause of their country. Both gentlemen
held the undivided attention of the audience
for nearly three hours, and the people left re-
luctantly. The meeting will do much good.
At the close of Mr.. Turner's speech, and as
Senator Wilson was commencing, false alarm
of fire was given by single voice outside
and some fifty left the Hall, but our friends
understood the game, and the Copperheads
had their labor Tor their pains in the expert
ment of trying to close our Hall.
Yours truly,
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few days since the Argus made an unman-
ly fling at Gen. Howard, and minated il it did
not alege, that he had neglected his duties as
military officer for the purpose Of making
political speeches. Finding no one but itself
would suffer damage from its attacks upon SO
gallant soldier, 1t has changed its tactics,
and has exposed Gen. II. TO danger by an ex-
preston OF Its appreciation; for really, there
is no way in which rebel sheet can so effec-
tuaIly injure asloyot man as by praise and
commentator. Itsays:
Gen. Howard disguised with the violent and I'M
scrupulous manner in hch his political friends are
conducting the campaign in this State, has left for
his command, and will make no more speeches, al
though Secretary Stanton extended his furough for
the purpose. 1t is understood that the false and
wicked attacks upon Mr. Bradbury through hand
bills surreptitousy circulated and by oGASr means
the point in this business which Gen. Ii. would
not stand.
Now we know positively that nothing more
annoyed Gen. Howard than the fling of rebel
papers that his fnrlough had been extended
for such a purpose as the Argus suggests
He knew that Secretary Stanton had been
governed by no such motive, and it annoyed
him to see an act of kindness to himself per-
sonally. made the occasion of a malignant
stab at an honorable cabinet officer.
Gen. Howard spoke at Pennington on We'd
nesday last, and was enthusiastic in his desire
to see rebellion at the South and its sympa-
thizers at the North alike put down, and his
whole heart is with our loyal Union move
ment He started for his command, not from
any lack of disposition to encourage his
friends in their fight with rebellion at home,
but ia anticipation of work for the army, in
which he would be a participant
"a Ia the "false and wicked attack" upon Mr..
Bradbury Through hand-bils," to which the
the Argus refers, it is very unfortunate. The
only thing to which it can possibly refer, is a
small circular, which has been very freely cir
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Sale OF Real Estate, stock, &C., at
Auction.

VyTE shall sell at Public Auction, on Thursday
w September 8. at the house OF JOSEPH A. Mos
Es. on Beach Ridge, Scarboro'. about mile be-
yond Ling's Trotting Course, commencing at o..
clock z. NJ, about twelve acres woodland mostly
covered with spruce growth; about thirty five
hay one yoke oxen. i've years old; yoke oxen,
four years old; one horse, wagon and harness. six
mich cows two will come in this Fall sc. sc. Sale
positive. Mr. Moses is Conscrpt aud will GO
HENRY BAILEY 4 CO., Auctioneers.
Aug. 81, 1868. dlws
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DIED.

In this city. Aug 26. Bertha c.. infant daughter of
Elijah and Dorcas w. Griffin, aged III months DAYS
In this city, Aug. %. Emma Haskell, only child of
Ammi and Emily $. whitney aged months IA days.
lu westbrook, Aug. 30. Mrs. Mary Whitney. aged
so years.
New Hampshire papers please copyl
Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at o clock. at
the residence of Mr.. Jonn IL. Cook, near Morrill's
Corner.
In Westbrook. Aug. q, at the Aims House, Mrs.
Mary Averill. aged SO years.
In Wiscasset, Aug. "a. Mrs. Helen. wife of Nath1
Lincoln. aged 81 years; 26th, Mr.. VIM. ii. Bragdon,
aged 40 years.
In Kennebankport. Aug. 2s, r. Norris, son of Mr..
Amos Lunt aged 10 years; also, Mr. Ezra Fairfield.
aged 81 years
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sH- A call is issued for meeting of the
loyal Democracy of Wisconsin to be held at
GAINESVILLE, on the 18th of September, to take
such steps as are called for by the interests of
the country. 1t is a loyal movement, in oppo-
sltion to all rebels, traitors and copperheads.
The call is signed by large number of the
most prominent Democrats of the State, who
are determined to sink all mere party qaes-
tons in the all-absorbing question of country.
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sB- The Bath Copperhead organ advises
Democrats to carry their reroluers to the
polls. Such wretch should be taken care of
before he causes the peace of the city to be
broken. 1t is such fellows who would enact
the Lawrence tragedy in our peaceful Maine
villages.
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Windham.

The Republicans and all other citizens of Windham
who are Internationally loyal to the Government OF
the United States. and who support its for
the suppression of the rebellion, and who resolv-
cd to spare no endcavor to maintain our national
union both In principle and territorial boundary,
will meet at the Town House in said town, Friday
the 4th day of September, At O'Clock in the after
noon. to nominate candidate for Representative to
the State Legislature.
Per order Of the Town Committee.
Windham, August q, 1868. aug31 d&w
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MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.


Saturduy.........-.-.... ......Auxust go.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Montreal Prince, Boston.
Ship Chas Pcnnell, Melcher, rrapani lst ult and
Gibraltar 18th.
Sch Swordfish. (Brl Htz. Hillsboro NIB
Sch Jane, tBrl Clark. st Andrews NIB
Sch Plymouth, tBrl Smith Joggins Ms.
Sch Artie Garward, Godfrey. Philadelphia.
Sch Charlotte. Graves, New York.
Sch Red Rover, West New York.
Sch Banner, Tucker. Boston.
Sch Julia Mary Royal, Boston.
Sch Ellen, James, Gardiner.
Sch Helen. Myers, Gardiner.
Sch Sultana, Siunett uarpsweil. t-e
Sch Farnsworth. Billings. Proyincetown for
Bangor.
Sch Thistle. Foss. Boston for Millbridge.
Sch Northern Warrior. Kent. Portsmouth for Ban
gor
Sch Fairfield, verrill. Calais for New York
Sch Mary Ann Prossey, Calais for New Haven.
CLEARED.
Sch Welcome Home, tBrl Hatfield. Parsboro Ms
master.
Sch Odessa. tBrl Waters. Fredericton NB-Thos
Paddock.
Sch Clara Norton. Gray. New York; York &
Son.
Sch Novel. Clark. Eastport-R q York & Son.
steamer Potomac, Sherwood, New iork-Emery
s. Fox.
"A y IN
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House at Auction.

WE shall sell at Public Auction. ON Friday. Sep
w TENDER 4th az O'Clock r. M. on the premi-
ses. the House No. Spruce Street, between Brack-
EFT and Clark streets. 1t is and half story.
wooden house, with an addition. There is also a
large Stable, plenty of hard and soft water and
every thing in and about the house and grounds In
line order The lot is 80 feet by III. Title clear
terms easy and sale positive.
HENRY BAILEY & CO., Auctioneers.
Portland Aug. 81, 1853 did
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Lecture.
A Desirable Farm for sale.

Pleasantly situated in Westbrook,
A/%SA IN six miles from Portland, near Pride's
HnflHuk Bridge, on the road leading from
81 ~ Falmouth TO Saccarappa-contain-
go ing one hundred acres, suitably d.
vided into tiiiage, pasture and woodland. A plenty
OF young orcharding apple and pear just come
into bearing OF the best varieties The soil Is most
iy clay loam well watered by never failing brook
running through the farm. A new two story brick
House, with good cellar, Barn and other out-build-
ings, and an abundant supply of excellent water
Terms easy. For further Information inquire of the
subscriber on the premises AHIJAH HAWKES..
aug3l DIV.
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Private school.

II II. HANSON, late principal ofthe High school
-. for Bows win open school for pupils Of both
sexes at his residence 81 Congress street ON Mon
DAY, SEPTEMBER I. Pupils may spend the usual
school hours at his ROOM come TO recite rs their
parents choose Tuition. S10 per quarter of ten
weeks. A few boarding scholars can be accommo-
dated For terms. apply 10 j. H. HANSON, Fort
land augSi div
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MEETING AT SOUTH PARIs.-We are in
formed that arrangements have been made
with the Grand Trunk Railroad to carry pas
sengers from Danville Junction and Bethel,
and all stations between, to South Paris and
return, tomorrow, Sept. LIST, for one fare for
the round trip.
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SEE a woman in another column picking Sambuc
Grapes, for Speer's Wine. 1t admirable article
used in hospitals and by the first families in Paris
London and New York, in preference to old Port
Wine. Its worth trial asst gives great satisfac
tion. dec22d1y
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To Let.

TIME Chambers over the Trunk store, No, l65 Mid
i die street. Also, Store No. us Commercial ST..
landing in the rear. For terms, &C.. apply TO
Aug3l d3ws WIN. OANARp,
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Yarmouth,

The citizens of Yarmouth in favor of an uncondi-
tional support of the Government, requested to
moet at Temperance Hall Thursday evening Sept 3D.,
for the purpose of nominating candidate for Rep
rcsentative TO the Legislature.
Per order Town Coinmi tee. aug3l
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ECIAL CES.


GREAT DISCOvERY.-Ana dhesivepreparatio
that will STICK sa
Patches and Liningsto Boots and Shoes sufficient
ly strong without stitching;
That will effectually mend Furniture, Crockery
Toys, and all articles of household use.
Belt Makers,
Boot and Shoe Makers
Manufacturers and Machinists,
And Families,
wilfnd it INVALUABLE. 1t intellectually stopthe
leakage of Coal Oil.
1t is insoIuble in water or oil.
tits liquid and as easily applied as paste.
twill adhere oily substances. $500
1t is
HILTON'S INSOLUBLE CEMENT!
vvr HILTON BRoTHERs, Projectors,
Providence, RI.
Supplied in packages from OF. to IO0kb BY
CHAS. RICHARDSON co,
81 Broad Street, Boston,
Sole Agents for New England.
febl7d1y
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sg- On the first page,-Letter from the Ar
my; a noble speech from Union Democrat,
&c.
q On the last page,-Miscellany
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Falmouth.

The legal voters Of Falmouth Internationally loyal
70 the Government, requested to meet at the
Town House on Saturday, the 9th of September. at
O'Clock p. NJ, to nominate candidate for Repre-
sentative to represent Falmouth and Pownal in the
next Legislature.
Per order Of Town Committee.
Falmouth, August 49, 1868. aug3l de- wtd
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DISASTERS.

An unknown fishing schooner. belonging at the
westward. went ashore on Seguin Ledge forenoon of
the 2Sth, bilged and sunk crew saved
Sch Jane, of Orrington, lost maintopmast In the
blow of the 2Sth. of Point Judith and was compell-
ed 10 put into GARDENERS Island for q harbor.
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A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION. free from Tan. Pir,-
pies and Frecklcs, may easily b procured by using
shaving it is uUsurpassed-a single drop making a
fine ather. 1t is composed of m-oii, honey and
ingredients, and when used for washing. night and
morning, renders the skin soft and white and free
from blemsh. Price 80 cents. For sale by H. IL.
HAY Agent for Maine, and all druggists.
aug12 deod& oew3ms
DIS LOCKE KIMBALL, DENTISTS No IL
MiddleStreet. PORTLAND Me. augl5-1y
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IMPORTS.

rrapani. Ship Chas Pennell-l4oO tons salt, TO
order
Hillsboro NIB. Sch swordfsh-l45 tons coal. Ker-
osene Oil Co.
St Andrews NIB. Sch Jane-eo0 900 # lumber y
Miller.
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MARRIED..

In Lexington, Mass Aug. %. Fabius NJ. RAY of
Windham. Me- and Miss Mary NJ. Marretf of West
brook, Me-
In Augusta. Aug. 10. W. Havermann and Miss
Julia +. Wheeler, 18TH Martin Peaslee and Maria
Lynn both of A.
In Hallowel. Aug. II. Roscoe +. Arnold, of Angus
ta and Miss Oevia b. Gilman.
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For $500!
A Good Two Story House,

LII. ".sp" ' ~
O, . 90 FEE f. Il OF Ian ID /,
in the part of the city easy terms of pay
ment. Enquire at 800 Congress street.
GEORGE II. CUSHMAN.
aug31 lwedis