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Johnson. Convention.

SN u.a SARATOGA, MY, Aug. g. g
The National Union Convention of New
York State, met to-day. Hon. Homer A. Nell
son, temporary chairman made brief address
saying that the object of the Convention was
to send delegates to the Philadelphia Conven-
ton. After transacting the usual prelimina-
ry business, and the committee on permanent
organization had been appointed, the Conven-
ton took a recess, n TE%& spEsF vgN&
On the reassembling of the Convention this
evening, Senator Doolittle addressed the con-
vention. He said that in dealing with the
problem which peace has brought, one should
follow in the footsteps of Mr.: Lincoln, 'with
charity for all-with malice toward none." He
thought the South had been sufficiently pun
ished; now was the time for magnanimity.-
Andrew johnson had changed with the chang
ed attitude of the people, and so would all
good patriots He would yet be found to be
through the American people as magnanimous
in peace as he was powerful in war.
The committee on organization reported
Robert III. Pruyn of Albany, as President, and
a long list of Vice Presidents Resolutions
were adopted that the platform by the Nation
Union Committee in the call meets unqualified
approval that we have unfaltering confidence
in the ability and honesty of the chief Execu-
tive of the Nation, and in his fidelity to Con-
stitutional law and liberty, upon which the fl-
ture safety of the Uunion depends that we
favor the restoration of all the States late
ly in rebellion, and now loyal to full practical
IeiauOnS 10 tne Union, lncludlng Cne right OF
Congressional representation thgt we depre-
cate the failure of Congress to cooperate in
measures for the restoration of the Union up
on honorable terms indicated by the la9e Pres
ident, and adopted by his successor; and also
ils postponement of measures likely toslead to
such resto1ation, and the adoption of acts in
volving prodigal waste of national territory and
public mouey; that the results of the late wal
have forever set at rest questions oui of which
it arose, and the efforts Of the people of all the
States should now be directed to repair its raw.
ages by the development of the cOuntry's re.
sources; that the thanks of the country are
due to the soldiers end sailors.
7 Delegates to the Philadelphia Convention
were then chosen at large: John A. Dix, Hen.
ry j: Raymond, Charles j. Myers II. L. Com.
stock, y. Hlden VIM. Kelly, Hiram DEMO
and Sanford E. Church .5.'-'- =
Eour members from each district were also
chosen. {si.r ta-5s l| - n
The Convention adjourned at late houq to-
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THE STATE.

d It n q q
AT the trotting match which came off on
Tuesday at Augusta, the first heat for purse
of 800, best in in harness, was won by
Dashaway," owned by o. M. Shaw of Ban
gor; time-21 1-2; 2.40; 2.46. The second
purse of $50 was won by Lady Berry" of
Belfast. Time-2.39; 2.45; GAG. "a 8rta s...
GEO. B. HoYT of Auburn, recommended by
the Board of Examination in that District, to
the position of Midshipman at the Naval Acad-
emy at Annapolis, Nd, has been passed and
accepted by the Examining Board of the In
stitution. ff
I AN immense drive of logs containing 60,0OO,-
600 feet of lumber and covering 500 acres of
water, arrived at Bangor from the upper Pc
nobscot and its tributaries on Friday.
A DISPATCH from Machiasport to the Bangor
Wing states that the brig Olive Frances, of the
former place, which was run into by the u s.
gunboat Winoosh on Sunday night the oath
ult., had drifted ashore fifteen miles from Hal
flax, and that some men were at work getting
her off, in order to tow her into Halifax.
DANIEL BLAKE of Belfast single man
about thirty years of age, was drowned son'
Tuesday, in cistern.
Lewiston iseto have Soldiers Monument,
and the Journal strongly urges that Simmons
be the artist chosen to furnish it. 1eEH 5Y5
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GENERAL ROUSSEAU AND HIS CoNsTIrU-
ENTs.- The reprimanded member of Con-
gress has hurried home to his constituents to
defend his conduct in the assault upon Mr..
Grinnell. He has issued long address on the
subject, concluding as follows: So
:" have no regret for my conduct in the
matter. Iwould have chastised Grinnell at
every hazard, aud would do it again to-mor-
row under similar circumstances. No man
shall ever insult, with impunity, my people or
myself, and on this issue submit the case to
your hands, -. d
The Louisville Journal accepts the defence
as "a complete vindication of Gen. Rosseau's
conduct" and says:
"He has honored himself and his constitu-
ents. The approval of his course by men OF
all parties throughout his district is warm and
unanimous"
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Various Items.

- fBALTMORE, Aug, 9.
Gen. B. Dodge, Provost Marshal Of this dis
trict, under Gen. Banks, died to-day. 90 ~ De-
aHg) hlayai s3i DETROIT, Aug. 9. 2
The johnson convention to-day in this city,
appointed as delegates at large to Phila-
deiphia, Generals VIM. Loomis, Custer, and J.
E. joy, Resolutions endorsing the President,
mittee also appointed delegates to Philadel-
phia. ~ H.s So
r. A dispatch from the Indian Commissioner at
Fort Bettehold, Dacotah, of July 26, states,
that he expected to conclude a treaty with the
Indians. ..-..-.
The Sioux were causing trouble with the In
dians in Dacotah, by raiding on their cattle.
Gen. Delafield was to-day placed on the re-
tiredllist of the army.
Tomorrow elections of delegates take place
to represent this district in the Philadelphia
Convention. =
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More Indian Troubles.

ty-. eiiii sLhi9sa ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. o.
The Republican has a special from st. Joseph
saying that dates from Fort Laramie to the 1st,
state that the Indian war has commenced again.
Several white men have been killed near Fort
Reno by the Indians, who are stealing and driv-
ing off large numbers of cattle. si' h5ii
Dates from Julesburg to the I'd, say Gov
ernment herd at Fart Laramie, and lot of
cattle belonging to ranchmen one mile from
also burned three forts on Powder river and
killed thirty-five men. Fort Connor and sew
eral trains in that vicinity had been destroyed,
and.a number of people killed. The latter
part Of the above despatch is not fully credited.
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MONTREAL CONTRIBUTION A committee
from Montreal, among whom was John Rhynas
Esq, arrived here Wednesday evening" bear
ing the liberal contribution of $4,000 from
citizens of that city for the relief of sufferers
by the late fire. The committee was instruct
ed to place portion of the fund at the dispos-
al of the Ladies Committee, if deemed expedi-
emit But, after learning what arrangements
had been made BY the Mayor and Executive
Committee, to distribute funds placed in their
hands, the Montreal committee expressed their
entire satisfaction Herewith, and handed the
whole sum over to the Mayor. EH33f Us "a
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TIE Auburn IN. " Advertiser, generally
considered the home organ of Secretary Sew
ard, makes the following curious announce
ment:
"We have good authority for stating that the
representation made to our citizens that Gov.
Seward especially requests that they will sign
the call that is being circulated for the appoint
ment of delegates to the Philadelphia Conven-
ton, is utterly false. Gov. Seward has policy
of his own and reason for it. He does not
ask his friends and neighbors to commit them
selves to any measure which they consider
wrong, or as having a tendency to disorganize
the great Union Republican party Of the
North"
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DEATH OF CAPT. HUBBs.-We regret to an
nounce the death of Capt Alexander Hubbs,
which occurred yesterday. Capt Hubbs was
formerly one of our most active and expert
enced shipmasters For many years past he
has been the agent of the Ocean Insurance
Company, his thorough practical nautical
knowledge admirably fitaing him for the sta
ton. At the late fire he was burned out of the
house and the home in which he had so long
resided. His age was Y years. His funeral
will take place from the residence of Mr.. d.
w. Clark, State Street. at 2 o'clock Sunday
afternoon. q ''@2 ''e'" - ''@ ''''' '"' -
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BOAT RAcE.---An impromptu race took place
yesterday morning between Patten and Harris,
members of the Una Boat Club. 1t was shells,
and the distance was one third of mile. Pat
ten was winner by about boats length. The
affair created considerable excitement and at
tracted quite crowd. -.-t.-r .tF
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BricEl0yers' Union !!
Owners and Contractors.


GEETLEMEN:-Ata regular NEE ing of the Brick
layers Union held at their Hall on odnesday Even
ing last, the following Preamble and II solutions
were unanimously adoped.
Whereas, we members of the Portland Union,
having seIved regular apprenticeship and consider
ing ourselves cs mpetent as icing masters ofor bus
ness O en- 1t to be act of equal ty and justice,
that we should higher compensation for our
services Than those who have recently graduated
ON the hod carrier department to that Of an opera
tive inason
Whereas, owners now having, buildings in process
Of erection ignofantly paying equal prices for
brisklsyers, many of whom never before used or saw
tr,wei, greatyto the injury and dissatisfacten of
those who are first workmen. therefore
Resotced, that in confederation Of the above, we,
first class wOrkmen, members OF the Bricklayers'
Union, do hereby agree to establish the following
prices:- t'SF ~ Ef8ss1sf Ef -
FIRST cla 8 workmen, 81 90 per day. 10
) second class worlrmen. 30 per day. 4
"a, s e af.. Mssaas s u and contiqpe until
Dec LIST, and the same IN proportion by the he...
during the winter months.1,.s1 = @s5G Esfu "a
Reslrcd, that these resolutions be inserted in the
daily papers OF this city for one week.
aug1Oi div 80. ,,.., PER ORDER.
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RATHER ToUGH-In order to illustrate the
Wholesale system of thieving which was prac-
ticed on the night of the great fire, the story is
told---but we, don't believe it---that one who
had been slumbering peacefully in his grave in
the Eastern Cemetery, awoke, and walking
forth inquired if "the day of Judgment had
come?" On being told that it was only Port
land burning, he remarked that he would 60
back to his repose. On reaching his grave he
found that in his absence somebody had stolen
his Uun1nI alr-lthHG 4llT Nlff a'rtt|
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DELEGATES AS FREIGHT.-It is reported
that one of the Cabinet at Washington ad-
dressed circular to Superintendent of one
of the principal railroads in this State, request
ing information whether delegates to the Phil
adelphia Convention would be conveyed at
half price. The Superintendent replied that
he was not aware that there were any such :
fools in Maine as to attend that Convention;
but if there were any, he would take them as
freirht -iH fi slIa sf.i 49, ttaf .- Fl Ilt
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NEW ORLEANS Aug. 8.
The Board of Levee COMMISSIONERS have
passed resolution requesting the Governor to
convene the Legislature in extra session for
the purpose of making an appropriation for
reconstructing the levees - 1t'Ir11aE q
The military commission is still in session in
vestigating the causes of the late riot. The
proceedings are not divulged. A
Cotton sales to-day l $50 bales at 80 34c for
middling. Receipts 124 bales.
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DEMOCRATIC NoAfnyATIoNs-The Democrat
lc Convention for the LIST District at Saco, yes
terday, nominated Hon. L. d. M. Sweat as
their candidate for Congress. He received 100
out of III ballots cast. Mr.. Shaw of Bidde-
ford, who haa been dieting himself for the
nomination, received only eleven votes. Gen.
s. J. Anderson received fifteen votes.
Ichabod G. Jordan of Berwick, and N. s.
Littlefcld of Bridgton, were appointed district
delegates to the Philadelphia Convention.
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Fire.


CAIRo, Ill, Aug. O. e
The tin ware store of j. L. Swaine, ON the
Ohio levee, and the Queensware store of J. L
tents totally destroyed The building was
owned by VIM. Baker, and was insured, for
$4,000 in Eastern offices. The stock was in
sured for $4,000 in Eastern offices The BILL
lizard saloon and restaurant of L. Winters and
the clothing store of P. Neff, adjoining, were
considerably damaged. Total loss upwards Of
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BURGLARIoUs ATTKMPr.-Wednesday night
an attempt was made to break into the shop of
Mr.. Smith, corner of Portland and Paris SITS.
The noise the fellow made in breaking the win
dow, raised the neighbors who sounded an
alarm, and the burglar cleared. ia 'i.i
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s-.... CINCINNATI, Aug Q.
DeIow Marysville, Ky, and burned to the wa
ters edge. Nearly all the passengers and
crew were saved. Only one is missing; two
were badly burnep. The loss of cattle and
and valued at 100000; insured for $4,000.
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LIQUOR SEzuREs.-The Deputy Marshals
Wednesday seized small quantities of liquor in
the shop Of Henry ]. McGlinchy, on Green
street, and in the shop of Patrick Grady, on
Mountfort street. t.-a
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nIisceIlaneou. Dispatches.

fn- DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 9.
The store of William Summers, in Utica, was
entered by burglars last night the safe blown
open and robbed of $4,000. The supposed rob-
Dor was arrested in this city tonight
= -. '.a. = ~ HALIFAX, N. s., Aug. 9.
The Boston Cricket Club to-day played with
the Garrison Club and beat them by % runs
The playing was fine. 5si '-s-i -
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Mrs. MANCHESTER, the Independent Clair
voyant and Eclectic Physician, has returned to
Portland, and can be consulted at her Office,
No. II Clapp's Block. See advertisement to-
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Underwriser., Needing.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Aug. o. Z
Inc Executive Committee of the National
Board of Underwriters met in this city to-day,
advance of rates and the arrest of incendiaries
The reduction of Agents commissions is post
poned.
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LARcENY-A woman Wednesday who had OBJ
tanned some clothing from the Executive Com
mittee had it stolen from her by another wo-
man as she was conveying it home. The thief
was arrested and locked up, and the clothing
recovered. d. \ r..
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Arrest for EnebezxIemcnf.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 8.
There were twenty y-seven deaths from cholera
yesterday. =
Augustus Billanbecl1, clerk for James Cor
don & Co, was arrested yesterday for embez-
zling $4,000. fsgssfi' -1I l',ilIrg,,fl-. ~ I.
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DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS In YoKK
CouNTY.-John M. Goodwin, Asa Low and
John b. Burleigh for Senators; Silas Derby,
County Treasurer; N. N. Land, Commission
er; James NJ Burbank Sheriff.
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,AccIDENT.-John Sullivan, a laborer at Fort
Scammell, was severely injured yesterday by a
blow from the crank of the derrick, which was
revolving swiftly and struck him ON the head.
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ARREST woman named McCabe has been
arrested and sent to the Workhouse for obtain
ing supplies from the Executive Committee,
under false pretences. Let this be caution to
others.
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One of The Finest Locations i7s Port
land fO2, Sale.

YTNHE valuable and desirable Estafe on Congress
enuc: at the corner of Carleton street, being Go
eet on The former and extending 127 fct UP Carleton
street. containing more than 5000 square feet. 1t is
situation that cannot be obtained once in quarter Of
a century. 49,. Ir----.-9l =. ~
These premises command a fine view Of the sur
10 unding country and well worthy the attention
OF Purchasers. Applyto w. III. JERRis. Real Estate
Agent, Ralioad Ohice, opposite Preblc blouse.
.tss-tt - 1itcta Iue7-dtfa
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la Southern Items.

~ AUGUSTA, Ca, Aug. 9.
!. Tue first bale of new cotton was received at
Macon to-day. 1t was purchased by citizens
and shipped to President johnson as present.
CHARLESTON, 8. c., Aug. g. .
~ Cotton firm; transactions limited; middrng
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THE following noble letter from Gen. William
Cogswell of Salem---who had been claimed to
be among the policy of faction---speaks for it
self:
SALEM, Mass, Aug. G, 1866
st. John B. L. Skinner, Acting Postmaster
General: z E0E e F 81
Sir-I have the honor to acknowledge the
notice of my appointment by the President to
be Postmaster of Salem, Mass, and also the re-
ceipt Of the accompanying bond, oath, &c.
While appreciating the kind consideration of
the President, thus shown me, herewith re-
turn the papers and respectfully decline the
appointment as the acceptance of it in the
present aspect of affairs, would seem to identi-
fy me with a political party with which am
not in sympathy ]; and am unwilling to do
anything that would even seemingly put me in
false position upon any of the great questions
at issue now before the country, or in ever so
small degree tend to weaken the earnest and
undivided support which desire to give the
cause which adopt. s5 +
1 I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully, sss
Your obedient servant
R VIM. CoGswELL.
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The Cholera i'm New Orleans.

iast New ORLEANS, Aug. 9.
From six o'clock yesterday morning to six
o'clock this morning, there were eighteen
cholera deaths in this city.
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- a.. - PHILADELPHIA, July 8.
The dwelling of Edward Kneider on the out
robbed of $24OO in specie, watches and other
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STATE OF MAINE.
y9 YcIry OF PORTLAND, IS:

"a q M ~ CITY OF PORTLAND, IS. e
la1.l lf - August 10, 1sUG
To the Electors cC the City " Portland:
The Aldermen cf tho City of Portland hereby give
notice that they have prepared alphabetica Isis of
such Inhabitants appear 10 them 10 be constitution
ally qualified to vote i'll the election Of Governor Sen
ators and Representatives the State Legislature in
and for the several Wards in said City. and that they
will be III oron session ut the Aldermcl's Rooms on
Friday, the Seventeenth day of August inst, from
ninc 70 twelve O'Clock A. Nj, anil from three 20 six
o'clock L. A.. for the purpose Of receiving evidence
of the qualification of persons claiming the right to
vote OIL such election and 1or correcting said lists.
Given under our hands the day and year above
written. A'
i THOMAS S. JACK, e~
C-.r aa4r STEPHEN WHlTrEAlOIsE,
-teAs CHARLES HOLDEN,
FE A. r. MORGAN.
H 7s-r EDMUND PHINNEY, 7r 3
5t AMBROSE GIDDINGS,
Aldermen Of the City Of Portland.
aug 10td .ia1
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Meeting of she Texa. Legislature.

GALVESTON, Aug. 8.
The Texas Legislature met at Austin yester-
day. The House is fully organized The in
auguration of Gov. Throckmorton win take
place Aug 9th. No business will be transact
ed nntil his message is received. --a 1i /,
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Found.

aCAME into the enclosure of the subscriber. on
" Thursday of last week. a Calf about three
months DID, The color Is rcd with brinile head
same by proving property and paying charges.
j. ii. LESLEY, Care Elizabeth.
aug10d1w* foot of Meeting House hill.
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From North CaroIina.

RALEIGH, N. c., Aug.
Returns from 15 counties give 4O04 votes in
favor Of and 41O4 against the new Constitution.
1t is probably adopted. i II "a EN
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ANOTHER OF THEM.-The ex-rebel general,
Dick Taylor, arrived in Washington Wednes-
day, on his way to attend the Philadelphia
Convention.
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Political.

- .uT SAco, Me, Aug 9.
L. D. M. Sweat, of Portland, was nominated
for Congress by the Democratic Convention.
for the First District, held here to-day
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TO THE DAILY PRESS.
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Friday Morning, August 10, 1855 d
Latest 1frv,ona 1fv,, Easrope!
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Se@A LONDON, Aug. g.
The relations between the governments of
Austria and Italy are assuming threatening
attitude. fE s& 3stssof s-' -
LIVERPOOL, Aug. g.
! The ship Danube, from Bristol for the United
States, has been burned at sea. Her passen-
gers and crew were saved and brought to this
port by the ship Compeer, from Mobile.
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REAL ESTATE SALEs.-E. M. Patten&C Co ,auc-
tioneers, sold at auction Wednesday, the house
and land No. 30 May street, for S27OO, to w. o.
Carney. Also the house, and land 81 CLARK
street, to Elias Chase, for $500.
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LARGE SALE
5s LARGE SALE -,
aiiiNst. OF
Blankets, Bedeliaag &c.
ToN A. Sy96a q ss5
3 = At, Auction.

ON MONDAY, Aug. 18th, 1866, at 10b o'clock A.
" M. ut the Auction House of c. SEABURY,& q
CO., 100 Federal Street. Portland near the United
States Hotel, will be sold the following goods: ~,
600 Sheets Linen
1000 do Cotton. ~ .-..,..-. i.
800 Counterpanes Linen, ass Atfia SssAs
500 do Marse:llcs, ass.
900 Bed Ticks, heavy. ls'laE8 &TS Vgg
$40 Blankets, ass. -
800 Hair Pillows ss.ss-5 - = gyT tsstEl
900 Pillow Slips.
100 Iron Bedsteads. 70
90 Wooden BedSteads.
These goods very desirable, being mostly new,
and afford an opportunity seldom met Tor house
keepers and others 10 supply themselves.
;luc 1O--ct* ~ 49, ~ . - ...- d,
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The cholera is among the negroes at T6nter,
ea place near Braddock Point. Twelve have
died since Monday; also two whites
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COpperhead johnson Man,
.f P. 5. Merrill, Chairman Of the Democratic
State Convention, has just been elected Dele
gate from the 4th District, to the johnson
Convention at Philadelphia. The Wing re-
wives the following letter as illustrating the
record of this gentleman durin the war:
- SHIRLEY, Jan. %, 1861.
Dear Sir:-I enclose $40 on co1lecu0ns III
Greenville.i H92 sN ffF4
! You ask about the Republican times-if
they suit me-, AS 10 that, the times are of
their own making When we plainly stated
to them IN every speech, tnat the triumph of
their principles would lead to dissolution of
the Union, they laughed at ,us-tauntingly re-
piled that the South could not be driven from
the Union-and now, when the South asks
for permission to peaceably retire from the
Union, every Republican Governor and Legis-
lature is rendering the resources of their
States in men and money, to coerce few
Southrons and their niggers to stay in the
Union. EFsA D 8 q clSESf ss -
Damn 'em When the Republican army
march to South Carolina, may they be met
en- masse by the whole South, and have a
Southern welcome! have no patience in the
matter. If the Union is worth keeping, it is
worth preserving, even at the sacrifice OF
Northern principles. p. S. MERRILL.
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EMPLOYMENT Office!
. p. FREEMAN G CO.,
UDIlOlstereFs
AND MANUFACTURERS OF

= AND MANUFACTUEERS OF -.
FURNITURE, LOUNGES, Bed STEAL DS,
Spring Beds, Mattresses, Pew Cushions,
No. 4 CIapp's Block- foot Chcssnut Street,
Portland.
W. +. FREEMAN, d. W. DEAEE C.L QUIMDY.
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