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The Portland daily press., 1866-09-07
Facts and Figures.

When the war closed four millions of ne
groes had become free. 'Ad oil
The Constitutional provision basing repre-
sentation upon the whole number of free per-
sons, except Indians not taxed, and 'sthree-
fifths of all other persons" had thus become
obsolete. There were 10 longer any "other
persons" .,4.,,,. g-,,,,.,..
The Constitution as it stands therefore,
would confer upon the Southern States in
creased power in Congress, as a consequence
of the rebellion since all instead ofthree fifths
of the freedmen would be counted. BY the
census of1S60, the whole number of represen.
tatives was PAL, and of these is represented
slave constituencies. The Free States had
1855 representatives and the Slave States So
The abolition of slavery would have reduced
the Northern representation to 147 and in
creased the Southern to o.
In South Carolina, for example, the white
population in 1860 was POI 800; the slave pop
ulation was 4O2,4O6, the total population
counting free colored men, was 703,70s. The
to tai population of Maine was 529,279. Maine
sends 5 representatives. South Carolina
was entitled to 4. South Carolina since the
abolition Of slavery is entitled to 5.
By the census of 1860, the whole number
of voters in Maine was 6s,0S6. In South
Carolina the whole number of voters was 6S,-
154. If the two States have each the same
number of votes in Congress, it follows that
in national affairs, South Carolina rebel has
more than twice the influence of Maine
patriot. Their 6S,000 voters have as much
influence at Washington as our 16S, 900.
The Constitutional amendment now before
the people undertakes to remove this Unequal
ity. 1t leaves the matter Of suffrage to be
regulated by the States, but provides that
when the right to vote is abridged, except for
crime, the representation of the State shall
be proportionately abridged. If South Care
lima will invite her whole population to come
to the polls on equal terms, as we do here,
she shall have representatives. If she ex-
cludes all but $4,000, she shall have but 2.
Is not this just? Is it not even generous?
We refuse indeed to allow she Rebels to profit
by the war. We decline to grant them more
influence than before. We cannot consent |
that white mans vote in South Carolina
should outweigh the votes of two white men
here. But we do not undertake to interned-
die in their affairs. We simply say, gentle
men, you cannot have your cake and eat
It; you must admit all your citizens to the
polls upon equal terms, or you must forfeit
,he representation to which the excluded class
IS would be entitled.
A vote for the Republican candidate for
Congress is vote to make General Chamber
lain's ballot as effective as Barnwell Rhett's.-l
Avote for the Copperhead candidates is vote
to give any South Carolina white twice the
political influence of the Maine voter who
does that foolish thing. '@ '
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doing vote against thennselvess do not be-
lieve there are two hundred soldiers in the old
Pine Tree State, that will not vote for Gene
raj Chamberlain at the coming election.
General Chamberlain is man who possess
es every qualification efa statesman, patriot,
soldier and gentleman. A man am proud to
own as my old commander A man of whom
Gov. Andrew said, Gle belongs to no one
State but to all New England" Wewill show
that he belongs to Maine, in the coming cleo
ton.
Rally around the flag, boys. Prove true to
the glorious old Stars and Stripes, and drop
the association of the few of our comrades
that have gone over to the rebels and let us in
our social circles brand them as DEsERrERs,
for they are not worthy of the name of Union
soldiers. E. s. CoAN.
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While Mr. johnson is stumping the coun-
try, protesting great regard for the will of
the people, he is using the whole power and
patronage of the Government to carry the
election in this State by bribery and corrup-
ton. Men openly announce themselves as
the authorized brokers of the President for
the disposal Of the most important public Off
ces in the State, to such men as can, by be-
traying their party, carry few votes for Mr..
Sweat. Probably pecuniary consideration
has also to be paid, as these men never lose
light of their commissions. Within a few
days merchant of this city, who ha, always
been Republican, was offered the Portland
Custom House if he would vote and use his
influence for Mr. Sweat for Congress. An
other was offered the Postoffice on the same
COZ ditions. Doth these gentlemen indignant
ly spurned the bride. 77i 55a ezra
One of the most unprincipled of these po-
litical brokers, man who has held lucra-
tive position in the army during the war, and
is reputed to have got rich in the time, lately
sent word to the postmaster at Gorham, that
if he would vote for Mr.. Sweat he could hold
his office; otherwise he would be removed.
The Office Of Naval Storekeeper at Kittery
was given to man who promised to transfer
a sufficient number of men to Andrew John
son to carry the Copperhead ticket in York
county. So it is all through the country
Offices which should only be filed by compe-
tent and honest men, arc offered on condi-
TORS which exclude any honest man from ac-
cepting them. They are offered to Republi-
cans for the double purpose of securing their
influence and votes in the coming elections
IN favor of the Copperhead party, and to i'm
prove the chances of the confirmation of ST.
mon pure Copperheads by the Senate, after
the cattle they buy are rejected las they will
be) on the meeting of Congress in December
& The same corrupting influence is being used
with officers VIII ohave,served with high rank
as volunteers and now want positions in tho
regular army. Men like Gustav who have held
the rank of Brigadier and Major Generals and |
S,e about to sink back to Lieutenants and
:, p'a'hs, IND it convenient now to throw I'm
.,,e e. 1aps i0r Andrew johnson. They forget |
oo,sreSs does not repeal the army bin |
y vi its re assembling, the Senate
Will PROBABLY reject every man ,-,,,, 80
himself, as unworthy of the nos;,,o' 100 80 sun
ficer in the American army. let -. " oil W
see to it that the men who sell themsa,Ip" e'pie
office are held up to public sco,n ana oa 'or
tempt, and that such a rebuke is administer,
to Andrew johnson, through the ballot box
as will deter him from again insulting the |
freemen of Maine by openly bidding for them
in the market place.
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The FIRE has disturbed no mans right to
vote at the coming State Election, and ALL OF
our citizens should distinctly understand that'
though they may have been burned out IN 'he
late terrible confagration, ana the'r MONIES
temporarily changed from one ward to anoth
er. or been driven out of town, even to find
shelter for their families. No one will ques-
ton their right to cast their votes IN THE
WARD WHERE THEY RESIDED PRIOR TO
THE FIRE. Let EVERY voter see to it that his
name is on the list correctly.
This, always an individual duty becomes
imperatively so at the present time, for the
unavoidable changes o. residences occasioned
by the fire have without doubt, caused more
hindrances in the returns of names and resi-
dences of voters to the Board of Aldermen
than ever before.
The Aldermen will be in session al their
room, Mechanics Hall, to-day from 9, A. NJ,
to ], p. M, and from to 5 P. NJ, for the
purpose of correcting the check lists to be
used on Monday next. Let every voter make
sue that his name is correctly borne thereon.
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Aaare.. 70 ,ho solaier. Of maine.

FELLOW SOLDIERS: la1o Isl
The time has come for us to show our true
colors. 1t has been said, by some, that the
soldiers viii ego I'M for the johnson policy
But before attempt to deny that assertion,
let us consider what that policy Is, and who
sustains it. 1890
That policy first shows itself in the indis-
eliminate pardon of hosts of leading traitors
men who were bitterest against the govern
ment, and who did all in their power to des-
troy the Union; men who fought against the
flag, who burned Northern cities, who laid
plots to assassinate the leading men of Presi-
dent Lincoln's administration, who starved
nearly if not quite fifty thousand Union pris-
oners, who participated in the massacre OF
Fort Pillow, and in the riot of New Orleans.
That policy recommends that those same men
be admitted to seats in Congress, there to
make laws for the government OF their victors,
and to assume the rebel debt, to pension reb-
81 soldiers, to maintain rebel soldiers widows
and orphans. Finally, that policy declares
the loyal majority in Congress traitors.
And now, we ask, who are strongest in sup
porting, and loudest in praising, this policy,
and its author? I answer, A. 81. Stephens
and the whole rebel South; Vallandigham,
Northern Copperheads, and Democrats; and
the hangers on of any party that is in power.
Men who in convention assembled at Chica-
40 in 1854, declared the war failure.
What! all our marching. fighting, hardships
and exposures, the countless treasure and
oceans of blood, all our glorious victories,
naught9 It seems that the very BONES OF our
comrades, that bleach under southern sun,
would cry out in their own defence. Yes, men
that declared all this failure, support this
policy.
How many of my comrades are willing to
say that they fought for naught? How many
will vote for the johnson policy, and by so
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sounds intended to stimulate the roar Of the
enraced ''king of beasts" This is Johnson's
speech. 1t is "the following noise" and that
is the only description you can give of it,
And you will have the same noise telegraphed
from every stopping place on the route to Chi
cago and back again to Washington.
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION
|. f,,t BETWEEN , r
Il. r. PILLSBUR a4

ana 81. ". BLALNH'
The Committee selected by the above named
gentlemen to arrange for the discussion IN 1ilis
city announce that it will be held in the
Partition, on Pre6le Street,
THIS (FRIDAY) AFTERNOON,
at half past two and will be conducted accord
ing to the following rules
1st The discussion shall commence as soon as
possible after 2 o'clock p. NJ, and proceed as
follows: ,r a-..1a.
Opening speech One hour.
Reply One hour and half
Rejoinder One half hour.
and this to be all the speaking on either side.
Mr.. Blaine and Mr. Pillsbury to determine be-
tween themselves as to who shall open the dis
cussion. u
ID A Republican, to be selected by Mr.. Kim
ball, shall preside while Mr.. Pillsbury is speak
ing, and Democrat, to be selected by Mr..
Smith, shall preside while Mr.. Blaine is speak
ing.
3D. All expression of applause OF disappro-
baton strictly forbidden.
The committee respectfully request that the
friends of each of these disputants will strictly
observe the regulations, SO that no delay may
occur during the discussion sod
G. p. KIMBALL.
LEWIS b. SMITH.
Portland, Sept. 6, 1866 sa4A9
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EO YEARS.

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SHERRY WINE BlTTERS has been used by the
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ant symptoms. Its valuable tonic and Strengthening
properties will nvigorate the ccnvacsccnt aud it will
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the constitution 10 resist its impending infrmiles.
Thousands of the venerable population OF New
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10 enjoy vigorous and happy old age by regular and
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Clothing Cle0nsed I!

OLOTHING Of all kinds cleansed and repaired,
~ promptly and In good style, by
Chas. HI. Iah0ney, No. 33 Smith Street,
Orders NAV be left at the store Of Mari
Brothers, corner Of Middle and Federal streets.
sept6d3m
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GREELEY ON BEE CHER.-The recent let
ter of Henry Ward Beecher expressing his
adhesion to the policy of Mr.. johnson, and
denouncing as "craven and cowardly" the
hesitation of the loyal North to trust the des-
TIMES of Southern Union men, white and
black, in the ruthless hands OF the heroes of
Memphis and New Orleans, has been source
of painful surprise to all the friends of that
gentleman. True, they recalled the tenor of
his speeches last winter, but that was before
the policy he supports had borne its bitterest
fruit, and they did believe him capable Of
learning wisdom from the teachings of expe-
rience and of events. It seems they were
mistaken. but if the friends of Mr.. Beecher
see with sorrow his apostacy, from the cause
of justice and humanity which he has so long
championed, his old and bitter foes-the foes
Of that cause-hail his detection with yells of
delight. In the New York Tribune of Mon
day, we find, under the sinature of Mr.. Gree
ley, scathing review of all the sophistries
and false pretenses Of magnanimity put forth
by Mr.. Beecher, the article concluding with
the following severe but truthful words:
Mr.. Beecher has achieved sudden and wide
popularity. In the conception of every black
leg, duellist, negro-killer and rowdy, from the
st. John to the Rio Grande, he has all at once
ceased to be a fanatic, bigot, a disunionist,
and become an enlightened patriot and states
man. His praises are freely mingled with the
blasphemies of the Hook and the ribaldry of
the Sunday Mercury. There is not in all the
land one who considers 'niggers very well in
their place" but that place under the feet of
H.
ter. The Thugs of New Orleans are by this
time enjoying it; and Gen. Forest would glad
ly preside at meeting called expressly to rati-
fly it. But there. is sadness in many hearts
where the eloquent pastor of Plymouth Church
has been loved and honored-a mournful con-
seriousness that they have trusted too confiding-
ly and loved unwisely. Little children, keep
your hearts from idols" a .n
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-07
DIR. KNELL's sYRUP!
af- THE GREAT

Also, Dysentery, Diarrhea, Cholera Morbus, Sum-
mer Complaints Pain or Cranp in Stomach or Bowels,
warranted to CURE or no pay. Is purely vegetable,
without particle OF opate narcotic. Highly aro-
effects, warns and strengthens the system, acts like
charm, afording almost immediate relief, and a
taste OF the article will satisfy the most ncreduleus
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send for circular and try it. Prepared only by Ed
WARD SUTTON, Providence r. J.. GEO. c.
GOODWIN & CO., of Boston General Agents. H.
H. HAY, Of Portland. june2eod& w6msN
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Union Republican Appointments.

Union Republican Appointments.
First Congressional District.
Hon. HANNIBAL HANILIN
x will speak in
Doering Hal, Friday Eycn'g, Sopt T.
JUDGE wAwoRTH. OF LOUISIANA.
will speak in
PORTLAND, ..,,.............F Friday Evcn'g. Septr7.
Portland, ............... Saturday Eve'g Sept. s.
Hon. J. H. DRUNIMOND, OF PORTLAND,
will sleak at
Capc Elizabeth, Saturday Eve'g Sept. Z.
Hon. SAMUEL MCKEE, OF KENTUCKY
will speak at
North Rer,v;cl, Friday, 2 p. NJ. Sept: !.
Buxton (Lowcr Corncr),. Saturday r. ,"
Hon. SAMUEL MCKEE, OF KENTUCKY
will speak at q
uo,s Friday, September Z.
.Socn ,s' Saturday. Seltem,per C.
Isarr Mills ...... Thursday, september =.
CIV WALTER HARTMAN, OF N. H.,
will speak at
Kttterv,. Saturday Scptcmbcre.
GEN. GEO. F. sHEPLEY, OF PORTLAND,
will sneak at H.I -
NOrln 1dlmOulu.. Glluig, CcpNelnDcr &.
Wimlllam. ...............S Saturday, p. NJ. Sept.
PORTLAND, .Si t,irday Eyen'g, Sept. &.
GEN. N. P. BANKS, OF MASSACHUSETTS,
''yfs1 L1 will speak mt 4t}
Saccararpa.. Friday ScrtemberT.
Portland. ..............S Saturday cvcns. Sept. Z.
Hon. WILLIAM P. FRYE, OF LEWISTON,
will speak at
South Rcrw;cl ....... FRIDAY, Scntembcr 7.
Winpham. Saturday, P. NJ, Sept: g.
PORTLAND. ............ Saturday Eve'ng, Sept 8.
Hon. BENZ. KINGSBURY, OF PORTLAND,
and j. o. WINSHIP, ESQ.,, OF GoRHAM,
II sal will speak at ~
Lebanon. .....F Friday, September
Sanford, Spring Vale. Saturday Sept. eth.
q Hon. HANNIBAL HAMLIN, y
will speak at t'4
Portland. Friday, September Z.
Second Congressional District.
HON. SIDNEY PERHAM and ta
GEN w. X. KIMBALL,
OXFORD, Saturday, september Z.
Fourth Congressional District.
HON. JOHN A. PETERS,
will speak at
BRTDGEWATER,..... Friday, September {.
HOULTON, -............ Saturday, September y.
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Will Cure the Itch in Forfy.Eigbt Hours.
Also cures SALT RHEUM, ULCERS, Chilblains,
and all Eruptions Of the Skim Price so cents. For
sale by all druggists.
By sending go cents to WEEKS s. POTTER, Sole
Agents, 40 Washington St., Boston, it will be for
warded by mail, free of POSTAGE to any part OF the
United States.
Oct %, 1S65.-sN d&w1T
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-07

"HE MAKES THE FOLLOWING NoIsEp The
best characterization Of Andrew Johnson's
speeches is made by Warrington" in his last
letter to the Springfield Republican:
This tour is merely show, and Randall is
the Van Amburgh. Some young men who
were at Manomet last week had caravan
song, one verse of which ran thus:
''This is the roaring lion.
You'd better keep shy ofhim. boys.
For when he gets into q If of race
f He makes the following noisees
And here went forth vociferat;on ,,n,ro
sentable to human eye by any OF ali of +ha Pc
sers of our alphabet, but which might he . ax-
nlbited in the visible speech" of the Eno,isi-
man who has lately discovered new one. or
R,ct9rially by wood cut like that represen ~.
az . Ben Hardin's voice in the comic almanac
Vi 'ihrty years ago,--a confused tangle Of
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-07
UNION REPUBLICAN, NOMINATIONS.
FOR GOVERNOR, H
JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN,
OF BRUNSWICK.
For Members of Congress

For Members of Congress:
Iss Dist. JOHN LYNCH, Of Portland.
end DiSt.-SIDNEY PERHAM. of Paris.
srd-Dist--JAMEs G. BLAINE, of Augusta.
4M Dist.-JORN A. PETERS, of Bangor.
tih Disi.--FRED'K. A. PIKE. of Calais.
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-07

From Congress to Centre Street,
next below Lancaster Hall, and fitted up in cap
ital shape Oysters of all kinds can be had in all
Styles OH the shell or by the gallon bushcl. The
best of bivaycs will always be found at this estaD
lishment, which will be open from carly morn, It'll
late at eve. IS; asl .g Hd .u
nice and pleasant saloon has been fitted up for
ladies and parties who may wish tc be served with
oysters, ice creams, or other refreshments.
"a Cold meats, pastry, and refreshments also
furnished. A share of the Public patronage Is So
icited. tR&kk sNaug13d1m
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VOTING LISTS 7!

Letevcry Union voter see that his name is upon the
Voting Lists. On account of the fire there are many
inaccuracies in the lists and the only safe way is for
every one to know that his name isrropcrly on the
list Of his Ward.
Tho Aldermen will be in session at Mechanics
Hall Thursday and Friday from A. NJ. Till P, NJ
aud Saturday, from 0 A. M. till p. NJ, and from
to5P. NJ, for the purpose of correcting the LISTS
and are temporarily residing i'm other
Wards or ont of town, will vote in
the same Wards where they lived prior
to the fire.
Scptemher G. DEF
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Lovers of fine and rare Wines will rejoice
to learn that Messrs. REED, CUTLER s. CO., Bos-
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ranks with the Constancia, and Tokay. Connosscurs
pronounce the MUsCAT PERIE the finest Wine i'm
it is the PURE JUICE of the Grape and besides is mild
and delicious to the taste.
They continue to have the celebrated imported
Tonic, IIYGIEN1C WINE, endorsed by all physicians
Sold by GEO. d. GOODWIN 81 CO.. Boston, and
nil respectable Druggists. REED, CUTLER & Co.,
General Agents for New England. sepSdtf
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only cure for Rheumatism ever known, and it is rs
wonderful in its nature rs certain in its effect.
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Piscafaquis County.
SENATOR,

JOHN H. RAMSDEI.L. ....
COMMISSIONER, -'i'' 20 .i rHa
c. A.PACKARD,. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
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The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1866-10-05
September %, 1896.
4 .EGAL NOTICE.

n ,EGAL NOElCE'
To John Snyder and Edward Neifer, heirs ani le-
gal representatives of John Snyder, late Of
Wood County, OHIO. deceased, who reside in the
State Of Indiana.
Notice Is hereby given that John Campbell, Ad-
ministrator Of the said John Snyder, deceased, on
the day of August, 1865, filed his petition in
Probate Court of Wood County, Ohio, alleging that
the personal estate Of said decedent Is insufficient
for Che payment Of his just debts, and the charges
Of administering his estate that he died seized in
fec { the following described Real Estate 10 said
county, to-wit; The west half of the east half Of
the northwest quarter Of section ten township FIVE
north OF range nine east, containing forty acres,
more or less and that Louisa Snyder, Ms widow
OF said decedent, is enttledto dover in said prem
ses
The prayer Of said petitioner is for the assign
mont Of dover to said Louisa snyd,r, and for a
sale Of said PREMISES subject TO such dover estate,
for the pay ment Of the debts and charges aforesaid
Said petition will be for hearing on the Oath day
OF October, 1865.
JOHN CAMPBELL, Administrator.
September 20, 1885, 22d$T
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AdmlnIstratOr,s 4 Sale Of Real Estate.

IN obedience to an order of sale issued to me by
L tho Probate Court of Wood County, Ohio, win
oiGr for sale upon the premises, on SATURDAY,
the goth day of October, 1860, at o'clock in the
afternoon, the following described real estate, sit
uate in Wood County late the property of Gideon
Cornell, deceased, to-wit The east half Of the
southwest quarter of section twenty mine, township
five, north of range nine east, containing eighty
acres, more or less. Appraised at 81 300,
Terms of Sale.- 0nesthird in hand, one third in
one year, and one.third in two years from day of
sale, with interest; deferred payments to be se-
cured by mortgage on the promises sold.
JOHN CAMPBELL, Administrator.
Weston Tp,, September Is, 1865. 2le$5 so
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NEW TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT.
1. G. RETTIG q co.

THE undersigned take this method 10 inform the
i public of Perrysburg and vicinity that they
have fitted up a Tailoring Establishments on
Front street, two doors east of the Exchange Ho-
tel, where they have an excellent stock Of
Cloths, cassimeres ana vestings,
OF every style and variety. aud will be prepared
at all times 10 Cut Fit and Make to order any art-
Gle Of Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel, after the
latest style, and in the most approved and satis-
factory manner. Give us a call.
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