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The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06
THE STATE.

The Bangor Whig of yesterday says:
Hon. James G. Blaine is in the city prepared
to meet Mr.. Pillsbury upon any terms the
frightened copperheads may conclude upon.
Whether the valiant standard bearer of De-
mocracy will come to time, or withdraw, re-
mains to be seen. His well known "peace"
proclivities probably won't allow him to meet
an opponent
The Waterville Mail reports that dur Ing
the shower of Thursday afternoon, the barn of
N. b. Page, of that town, was struck by light
ming and burned. 1t contained between twen-
ty and thirty tons of hay and large quantity
Bath is to have a course of public lestures
the coming season, the proceeds of which are
DC working tnen of.the city. A laudable en-
terprise, and one which other cities nigh ttake
hint from.
Congressional nominations go q begging
in the "Nationai Union" party They had but
just succeeded in getting candidate to stand
in the Second District when Arno Wiswell
dropped out in the Fifth. He has been replac-
ed by VIM. g. Crosby. aHoms
The Louisiana journal reports a most das-
tardly outrage perpetrated on young lady
last week, by four fiends from that city. One
OF them took drive with the young lady over
to Camp Meeting, and on returning she was
handed over to the gang who had the outrage
all planned. Two of the wretches are still hav.
ing preliminary trial. The remaining two
have not yet been arrested
The Ellsworth American says that an
Englishman of that city, by the name of John
Bettel, while in a state of intoxication was as
sisted to mount horse from which he fell in
juring him so badly that he died in few
hours
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06
VA RIETTEs.

The Detroit Post says the President ON b;s
funeral tour is like Mark ANTONY. che comss
70 bury Cesar, not to praise him" Instead of
that he buries his friend and praises himself
"A Caricature recently published in some of
+ the comic papers is thus described: "It is an
imitation of the scene in Dotheboys Han lin
Dickens novel of Nicholas Nicklebv) Tbnr-
low Weed as Mrs. Squeers, with her enormons
airty night-cap and beaver poke bonnet is dish
ing out with huge spoon, o bowlful of brim
stone and treacle which is labeled 'My Policy."
Andrew johnson as Squeers stands in the
doorway grinning sardonically at the wretch
ed boys and talking with Nicholas Nickleby
Gen. Grant. The first boy, VIM. H. Seward
and second boy, Stanton, have just taken their
doses, Stanton in particular, making an ex-
tremely wry face about it, Welles is inst IN
the act of supping his from the spoon. Seated
on a bench Is young Squeers, Henry J. Raw
mond. The everlasting negro as Smike is en-
gagged IN putting the new boots on to one of
Raymond's feet while that spoiled darling of
the two Squeers is kicking him vigorously with
the other"
The Richmond Examiner, which supports
My Policy" wishes Sickles to resign; de-
nounces Grant as vain, and not fit for patriotic
company; and accuses Sheridan of Deliberate
lyingl
After mentioning dozen places where the
President had left the Constitution in his ures-
ent travels, the Norwich Bulletin remarks:
He left Auburn on Saturday, after turnino
over the Constitution and the Union In the dee,
pot master In that thriving village. We pre-
su.le s: ne VIII continue to leave the Constitu-
tion along the road in instalments till he reach
es Chicago. 1t is to be hoped that he has pre-
pared two speeches for this trip, and that he
VIII commence on the other when he starts 10
NOUS"
"A Texas paper states that the late Presi-
Dental proclamation declaring peace to exist
In that State, takes from the 'Freedmen's Bu-
reau the power to try civil and criminal
wrongs in which freedmen are involved. They
can be reached under the ciyil-riehts act
through a United States commissioner. aohen
fai A fesdsns 6iffhssoH 81 iinetHod oy
structing instead of executing the law n.
posed but could not prevent
The Argus in a delightfully."- feminine way
says 1t is perfectly ridiculous" for the Press
or any other man to insinuate that the Demo-
cratic party is not sincere in its professions of
attachment to the policy of Abraham Lincoln.
We believe the Democrats of Maine do like
Lincoin's policy precisely as cats like mice.
Another hishman" finds it necessary t.
write letter for publication in the Argus, to
repair the mischief which San Irishman" has
been doing the Democratic party by his ill con-
sidered articles
-"Gov." Pillsbury's speeches are said by his
admiring friends to have "the ring of the true
metal which we take to be worry much the
same as "the true metallic ring"
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06

BANGOR, Sept. 8.
Hon. James G. Blaine addressed a large au
dience here this afternoon, in explanation and
yindication Of the policy Of Congress as against
that OF President johnson. He spoke for an
hour and was very enthusiastically received.
The meeting had been arranged and announc-
ed for public discussion between Mr., Blaine
and Mr.. Pillsbury, the Democratic candidate
tor Governor, but the latter did not appear.
season saying that Mr.. Blaine was here. but
the Democrats had previously telegraphed to
Mr.. Pillsbury not to come. The reason assign
ed was that certain conditions of the debate,
which they demanded, had not been acceded to
by the Republican City Committee here. The
latter said they did not object to the conditions
themselves, but failed to see any authority in
local committees for changing the terms of the
conditions which had been arranged by the
speakers or the general committees
The Hon. Hannibal Hamlin speaks to the
people here on Saturday evening next upon
sons for opposing it.
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06
THE COURTS.
supreme Judicial Court.

- f,la
LAW TERM.-wEsTERN DISTRICT
WEDSEsDAy.-The " following cases were taken IN.
George fsssendcn V. Charlt Sagcr. Argued 5
howard O cleavesa s5l,a3 j. m. Rand.
q Ecnry o. Moses V. John W. Crowthcr. Submitted
on briefs. bn 5000 UailJ aosl lIla
J.& L. III. Rand. Howard &. c,.oivea
Martin Gore Y. Simon Fitch. Argued.
DAVIS y Drummond. J.& E. NJ. Rand
Cynthia j. Merrillv. Jacob p. Shattuek two cas-
esl. Dismissed from tho docket 3s of.sr
r., :. =. .. Smith. l57.s sherley g. Strout.
Robert Rankin & ais. y. John Goddard Plaintiffs
argument in, Defendant 10 reply in ten days, and
PLAINTIFF TO reply in ten days alter. r ,-s-,-,i.f.
sSheplcy & Strout. I'd Davis & Drun,mond.
State v. Charles G. Inhes Submitted by ATTORNEY
General without argument. Submitted on brief by
defendant J sijss1 to5
Peters, Evans e. pr,n,m
John EaSton v. Theodore Kucking ard trustee
Submitted by plaintiff on bIicf. ssoss III
:Howarl s: Cleaves. a fi II. Earres.
Fretcrick w. Clark V. james McGlinchy. Dis
missed from the docket.
I. Pierce. E,ans 4, p,,nan
Robert Bradley In equity v. Mason G. Webb. Ar
gncd. gfG rcd f1Eas i.5s8.j f fs91
Ev'nls & Pdtnan. s9 Dcblcis & Webb.
IN the case OF State V Mark Sullivan. tlc excep-
tons were oyerrulcd anl Judgment ordered for the
State.
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LeTnas Eight Dollars per G,s,,asns, it a advance.

PAYsoN MEMORIAL CHURcH.-Rev DIR. Car
ruthers writes to the Mirror that Mrs. Gather
inc Shank, of Washington, d. D., has given
$500 towards the erection of the Payson Memo
rial Church. 1t will be remembered that this
lady, who is q sister of the late Lit. Keryin
Waters, one of the heroes of the Enterprise
and Boxer naval engagement, recently gave
$500 to the general fund for the relief of suffer-
ers. DIR. Carruthers says n his no.e; ~,
:. DR.: Payson was most assiduous in his atten-
os oion TO the wounded hero, and by the blessing
g, er God on his labors, the young man was hope
1mully converted to the faith of Christ, The
coctor wrote to the sister of the patriotic suf-
copy OF the journal kept by the latter is still in
her possession. ~ -
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WANTED.
Wanted.
Wanfed.

EOUR GOOD GAS FILTERS. at Browns Gas FIJI
IL ting Shop on Federal, near Temple Shcot. q .
September 8, 1866. edfw. 4., ,,
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FROM MEXTCO.
WOCinsiIida's Deters,eila0-
tion to Abdic0te.
Success of the Liberals.
americans Condemned TO be Shot

NEW York, Sept. g.
A morning paper states that private advices
assert that Maximilian had notified his house
hold of his determination to abdicate at once
unless his wife received from Napoleon the sup
plies and money she requests.
City OF Mexico correspondence Of the Goth
ult., says it is being hoped the French Empe-
ror will not withdraw bis troops. The Imperi-
alists had determined upon new aggressive
campaign, one object being the recapture OF
Chihuahua. The Liberals have gain,d num-
erous new successes in the interior.
Several Americans are confined in San Juan
dUlloa Castle, charged with conspiracy, and
are condemned to be shot DR.. j. III. Baker
one Of them, had committed suicide while de-
RANGED aaf sl'ir- l1a .fai
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business Notices.

A CLERGYMAN tRcv. j. McMurray) writing from
HALIFAX, N. s.. says, "Having suffered several years
with throat afiecton 10 which clergymon arc cspec-
iaiiy SUBJECT, and having used various remedies,
nave pleasure IN giving my testimony rs to the relief
! nave hau IN tho discharge of my Sabbath labors
rum thc use OF "Brown's Bronchial Trochcs. They
nave pcen great comfort. Others to whom havo
recommended them have used them with adEantage."
For Coughs und Colds tho Trochos aIe equally eiica-
cious ood1w&w
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06

Who SHOT THE OwL?-As couple of youno
men were out cunning at Scarboro a day or
two ago, they observed on the top of house
what they supposed to be white owl. They
went and asked permission to shoot it, which
was granted, and one of them blazed away and
brought down the bird, which proved to be
handsome fan-tail pigeon, belonging to young
man in the house. Imagine the feelings Of the
sportsmen, who made tracks homeward as fast
as nnssihln Il ------- -----. ~. W W.
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RAILROAD ECCTDENT.
Several Killed and Many Founded

- ROCHESTER,, N. Y. Sept. 5.
A shocking accident occurred on the New
York Central Railroad, six miles east of this
city, about five o'clock this evening Several
persons were killed outright and many others
injured.
The steamboat express train which left Alba
ny this morning, was thrown from the track by
switch carelessly left open. The train was
moving fast, and on a curve. The engineer
gave the signal to break up, and jumped from
the engine. The locomotive plunged into the
sand and turned over. The three cars next to
the baggage car ran together like the joints of
a telescope. and were left lying in heap with
the baggage. The loss of life and injury gem
orally were confined to those three cars, a
The bodies of the dead and injured were
brought to this city at 8 o'clock p. NJ, and ev-
erything is being done that can be for the COM
fort of the sufferers. .-.- s
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VOTING !. LISTS /!

Union voter sec that LIS name is upon tho
NoAus As's. On account Of the fire thcro are many
IN the lists and the only safe way is for
every one to know that hisnamo is properly on tho
list Of lis Ward. asas 'a5-4 II 19i1l7
Ine Aldermen will be in session at Mechanics
naii fnursday Friday and Saturday, for the purpose
Of correcting tile lists. -
September 6. d3t t,gs .-.se f.
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FROM HAVANA.
MO1sse9stary Panic Feared.
Annexation of Sam Domingo to
fzie United Sfntes. a9F
Quarantine Regulations Modified.

New YORK, Sept. 5.
The steamer Eagle, from Havana st inst,
has arrived.
The demolition of the city walls of, Havana
has commenced in earnest. A momentary
panic was feared in Havana
Exchange ON the United States 25 to 27 per
cent. discount
An official order has been published modify
ing the quarantine regulations. Vessels with
out sickness on board from the United States
will undergo an observation of ten days at the
port of their destination on the island, but
those which have any cases of sickness or have
lost any of the crew, will be ordered to marel
Havana correspondence says information has
been received from San Domingo that the pro-
ject of annexation to the United States is re-
garded as consummated 90 &@&
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06

The attention Of every true Union Republi-
can is called to the Ward meetings that are to
be held this evening for the purpose of electing
delegates to nominate candidates for Represen-
tatives to the Legislature, and to make such ar
rangements as may be deemed necessary for
the election on Monday next. Let there be q
good rally in every Ward. Select such dele
gates as will give us good ticket for Repre-
sentatives, and make all the needed arrange
ments to poll the full Republican vote on Mon
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06
Eao1z PORTLAND THURSDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER g. 1866
AND gICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENr COLUMN.
Forest City Trotting Park
Deering Hall-Buckley's Serenaders.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Lost-Two Gold Rings. h
Erockery-J. F. Land.
,$25 Reward. - =. ...s,- ....7-..y ..tae
House and Lot ior Sale.
For Sale Cheap. 9r'.S,7r sT-aE ~ oT
For Sals-Siqck of Millinery Goods. ,.-'r III.
iI,aces, &c. Leon NJ. Bowdoin.
Boarding-77 Free Street. IN GiiV ~ f
Manted-Bakers
Wanted-GirI, 0 tH
For Sale--Schooner. eT a.fi IS 0iag lii I1
Aa9cuon Sale Horny Bailey & Co. So r.--...t, +,
OoKe-Price Reduced.
Dlssoiu1 ion oi Copartnership. d lifiJ
Lot for Sale. =
Carriage Wanted ' 't
Logging Teams Wanted. 5tti asuli aGs
Houses and Lots for Sale IL -t, ,
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06

Come, mount your great platform; you're rather
unsteady =
&c our legs are so wake and your head IL so leady.
IL pcr'd would run good "Innishowen" or brandy.
WIN thundring hurra Wen tip over your ord,
taha ~ trail Ia the mud your old weak wooden Soord;
~ ~ .ong In the scabbard OF kings as 1t rusted,
a' true men and ireemen longer can trust It.
~ WnYp Up with with our banner; shout freedom abool
- and Blue" GNU se N' "'
Dur % war cry shall sound DER fair wor,ls or abuse
u.s. Up ~sa the Eagle and doarn tpitk he Coos"
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Nominations for Congress.

LA CROSSE, Wis, Sept. 8.
The Republicans of the Sd District have nom
mated Geo. G. @. Washburn for Representa-
tive to Congress. ,t,.ta
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept 8.
Churchill, Republican, was nominated for
Congress in the Sd District to-dOy.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. g.
The Republicans of the 1st District have re-
nominated Gen. III. E. Paine for Congress-
Resolutions were passed approving his course
in Congress-; expressing sympathy with the
loyal SOuthernersHow in convention at Phila-
delphia; and also with ireland, and all other
nations struggling for freedom.
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06
Commencement Exercises nj Brown Uni
6FrsEg sersaty'T gz7rl7

PROVIDENCE, RI, Sept. ..
The Commencement exercises of Brown Uni
versity occurred to-day. Honorary degrees
were conferred as follows: That of L. L. D. en
John Augustus Bolles, Boston; that Of D. D.,
on Rev. Kendall Brooks and Rev. Geo. Dana
Fisher, Yale College, and Rev. Alexander Bur-
CESS, Portland, Me-; that of A. NJ, on John
Meredith Reed, Jr, Albany, N. Y, John Wes-
tall, Fall River, Hon. Samuel Currie and Rev.
VIM. III. Mowry, of this city. The prospects
for the new class are unusually promising. 3
President Sears announced that five Rhode
Island citizens. had given $4,000 each to the
fund of the University, and that $4,000 more
had been subscribed by its friends in Massa-
chusetts rfsFtfa 81 ffsl. t.r, .fsI I5rslltl
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06
Portland, Sept. 6, 1866.

A DENIAL-The Copper-Johnsons have re-
ported that William Chase, Esq, one of our
prominent Republican merchants, had accept
ed the Office of Collector of this port. We are
authorized to deny this in the most emphatic
terms. The offer of the Custom House was
made to Mr.. Chase provided he would use it to
promote the designs of the President. But the
Bread and Butter party found that he was not
to be bribcd to desert his principles.
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06
[From the Irish Americana
The Feninns 20 Andy.
Air-s,Thc Tailor and tho Goose. >

Ar Ihc lahor anu tEc GOOSE.
Vcn! Ven andy, my dear, when we'd cloth of our own,
pa Uu llmmed our green jackets with Orange alone;
"u' i3r mat sa1 job, taith, Wen make you look
Ie me so~l, but we'll yet trim your jacket for you.
lheres o hne barking dog in the White House talPd
Bu. hes Jet the cat Spite, TOO soen ont of his bag
Wen not trust him again tho he whimner and
", Wneedie-
Not though he'd crawl through the eye of his nee
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Rnles for tho Discussion between gIcssrs.
Blaine and PiIIsbury.

Blaine nnd PiIIsbury.
The committee selected by the above named
gentlemen to arrange for the discussion in this
city, announce that it will be held in this city
in the pavilion on Preble street, on Friday,
Sept. 7th, at IL o'clock P. NJ, and will be con-
Quoted in accordance with the following rules:
1st. The discussion shall commence as soon as
possible after o'clock P. NJ, and proceed as
follows:
Opening speech One hour.
Reply One hour and a half
Reioinder 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.
I'd. 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
Sd. All expression Of applause or disappro-
baton strictly forbidden.
The committee respectfully request that the
friends of each of these disputants will strictly
observe these regulations, that no delay may
occur during the discussion. ffIl.
l CT. KIMBALL. ,i
LEWIS B. SMITH
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06

ACCIDENT TO STEAMER REGULAToR.-This
morning between IL and l o'clock, steamer
Regulator left her wharf ON her return trip to
Bangor, and had proceeded to within but a
short distance of Portland Light, when, the
weather being very thick, she run on to a
rock, causing considerable damage, and max
ing her leak badly. She was got off however
| in short time, and returned to her wharf
At last accounts the water was up to within
one foot of her boilers. . -.r l..r.....
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06

WE received yesterday, through the Post
Office, a list of Acknowledgements Of money
and articles for the relief of sufferers by the
fire, but unfortunately lost it. This viii ac-
countfor its not appearing this morning If
the lady that sent it will furnish a copy it shall
appear forthwith e't 4. t-- s-...t .f rl
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06
Miscellaneous Dispatches.

, PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 5.
Gillander's Glass Works in Oxford street
were destroyed by fire to-day.
...-,.. LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. s.
The office of l.. J. Reed, Attorney, of this
city, was robbed on Monday, of bonds, stocks.
notes and cash amounting to $22,O(O.
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Boarding.

FEW gentleman can be accommodated with
"A pleasant ronlus and board, at No. 20 Pleasant
otreeS, corner Park. ,. r-..r. a. scp1d1w@
BOARD for families. Three four small
- families can be accommodated at the White
House, Westbrook three or four minutes walk from
the Cumberland Mills Depot. Good airy rooms
provided. .lr Up PMyLIIfR Pfoprietor.
jules tt II ..1.
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BOARD AND ROOMS.
To Let.
BOARD IN THE COUNTRY.
Adams House,
RETHEL, ME. -ga

TNHE Subscriber will offer great inducements 70 fam
Il lilies and others that would like country fare, in
one OF the most beautiial locations in tie country
The months Of September and October arc particl,-
iariy pleasant In thisrcgon. The House Is one Inc
from the Depot and Telegraph Office, connecting
twice day with Portland per rail. s4F
Those desiring to spend two months or moro ENJOY
ing country life, will find the Adams House the
most lomo-iike in the country. Abundance of city
reference as to house aud fire. viii be at the United
States Hotel until Wednesday, noon next to give any
information required.
Sent a. 1896 diva "i
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Union Meeting a, San Francisco.

.ft SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. s.
large Union meeting held last night at
metropolitan M theatre, was addressed by Senat-
ors Nye, Stewart and others. The meeting
aMaopted Mp resolutions complimenting Messrs.
Nye, stewart and Representative Ashley
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06

ZEAL ESTATE SALE.-E. NJ Patten 81 Co.,
sold at auction yesterday house and lot 20 Win
ter street, to Mr.. Mofat, for $4,000; house ad-
joining No. 18, to j. II. Baker for $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06

STREET lMPRovEMENT-The Star states that
proposition has been started to extend Union
streetacross to Temple street, and "that it meets
with great favor, and will very likely be acted
upon in a short time" f
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06

ARREsT.-Pat Costello was yesterday arrest
ed for larceny of four heavy window weights
belonging to the LIST National Bank, whith he
stole out of tool chest and sold for twenty
five cents, the weights being worth four or five
dollars a ~ .9lAt iAi''ttltit- - 'it'+
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06

SUPPLEMENTAL the suppliment furnished
our subscribers this morning, will be found the
list of tax payers of over 500 in this city, and
other interesting matter.
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06

NO, Andy, mabouchall we are not of the shape
10 DO measured for fits by your Sassenagh tame;
Nor to dress out our looks be the light o. your eye
''high." - '' ~
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06

Miss s. A. RICHARDS acknowledges the re-
ceipt of $25 and a box of clothing from ladies
in Warren, to be distributed.
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WANTED.
Temperance Lecturer wanted.
Wanted,
Wanted.

A GOOD girl who can cook, wash and iron, at M. G
k1 ELM Street, 5a eh ,snoAsaa 'scpEd1w8
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06
BLANKS.

A GOOD assortment of approved Blanks for War
"A Claim Agents under the late Acts Of Congress at
$500 per hundred, at the Monitor Printing Rooms,
:essdlw&w3w 174 Middle Street, Portland,
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06

MIR. NJ SEAyEY acknowledges the receipt of
abox OF childrens clothing for distribution
from Mrs. H. Seavy of East Boston. lID
The Portland daily press., 1866-09-06
Union Republican Appointments
Hon. HANNIBAL HAML1N

'elsi4 Hon. HANNIBAL HAMLIN lu91s
n ,,..r .sy esrso9 will speak in
Dcsiins Hsil, Friday Even'g, Sopl T.
JUpGE WAWORTH, OF LOUISIANA,
s9ts5S aa9dg48l will speak in Itvei StlF s
noItlihI, ....i.s."..9... Friday Evenly, Sept'r T.
Saturday Evc'g, Sent. g.
55i Hon. }. II. DRUMMOND, OF PORTLAND,
qs afts aao will speak at .r,r.ya l.tt
cape Elzahoth,. ... Saturday Eve'g. Sept 3.
HoN.ssAMUEL MCKEE, OF KENTUCKY,
aa slEs~ .s& 9es will speak at itiv. es'a+
norsh berwick, ..... ~. Friday, PM, Sept. T.
buNton tLower Cornsrt. Saturday. 2 r. NJ Sept g.
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Carriage Wanted.

A ny one having ''JUMP SEAT" hot much worn
IA eau find a customer by calling on
eFA - MARTIN PENNFTI. & CO.,
scEt6 div s-- Proble Street.
Boa issGa.
A SUIT OF pleasant front rooD.s, with board to
IA Let at n Free st. ~ -. .gs.rrF
Respectable transient boarders acc ,mmodated.
-, seDfG-1W& ... Ht
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New York ncpus,ican s.n.s conyen.ion

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept. 5.
Ihe state hepubllcan Convention assem-
elected President of the Conventio and made
long speech. w !