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The Portland daily press., 1866-06-18
sEvERE.-Tne Nation has been readi,

SEvERE.-The Nation has been reading
Gail Hamilton and Timothy Titcomb, and
gives vent to its feelings as follows:
To charge her with occasionally dealing in
platitudes is not possible, however, when her
reader is just from the one weak, washy, cv-
greatest achievement is that actually to one
collocation of words he has given new mean
ing, or new force to the meaning already
supplied him. Flat as Holland now signifies
deader level than ever.
The Portland daily press., 1866-06-18

q SAD CAsUALTY.-A lad named John Hoi-
lowood, Jr., aged about eleven years. wpose
parents reside in YoIk street, while passing
through stable in the vicini of the house.
Sunday noon was kicked BY horse, the blow
striking his jugular vein, and instantly killed,
Tbo hov was discovered few moments after
tho occurrence, by his father, who lifted him
m and carried him home; but life was ex-
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MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Republican Convention at Bangor,
lime 21et.
H Al r f A r. E

rtz5-zsz=1 Persons attending this Convention
from all Stations the line OF this Road,
and from Portland and Stations on the Grand Trunk
Road, will take the Regular Train of the Afternoon
of the goth inst.
From Waterville, train will be run on the 21st
inst. as folloWs:-
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RETURNING,


Tliis Train will leave BANGOR at 8 P. M, and
will run through to Portland the same evening Pas
sengers can return by this Train, or by the Reguar
Train of tho next mOfning. 8-
czg-Passengers Attending the Convention, who
wish TO avail themselves Of the FREE RETURN
TICK ETS wrbe careful to obtain them OF the Tick
ct Agent wheM they purchase their passage ticket
Passenge IS ilbm the Kennebec g. Portland Railroad
will obtain their RETURN TICKETS of the Conductor
OF the Train, after the cars leave Kendals Mills for
Bangor.
No Freight Train will be Run on the 21st
inst, between Waterville and Bangor.
EDWIN NOYES Supt.
Wateryilie, June IA, 1866. iune1Sd2t
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In the Gospel Banner of the present week
appears a communication from Rev. VIM. A..
Drew, in which he states that having been re-
peatedly solicited by various friends to allow
his name to be used as acandidate for governor,
he begs publicly, as he has hitherto privately,
to decline allowing such use of his name.
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Boarding,
Union Convention at Bangor.

DERSoNs wishing to attend the Union Conven-
tion that to be held at Bangor on the 21st inst,
VIII be taken over the Kennebec and Maine Central
Railroads for
ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP.
Ey-Tickets good from Monday till Friday.
AN EXTRA TRAIN WILL Iravr RANGoR FOR
PORTLAND AND INTERMEDIATE STATIONS AT Z.
M. ON THE DAY OF THE CoNyRNTIoN.
june13dtd
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MEETING AT CITY HALL To-NIGHT.-It
has been known by comparatively few, that for
some weeks past, an Army and Navy Union,
to be composed of all honorably discharged
soldiers and sailors of this city, has been in
process of formation. A committee, of which
Col John M. Brown is Chairman, was appointed
some t,uo Ueeks since to draft constitution.
The report of this committee will be present
cd for the ratification of the soldiers and sail
ors of Portland, this evening, and the attend
ance of every late soldier in the army and ma
Wy as residents of this city, is requested. The
"Union" intend having suitable Hall-lund-
ing Library of Military Historic Records,
t&c-,--estebii,fias q fund for the worthy disa-
bled soldiers and seamen, procuring employ
ment for such OF its members as may wish it,
and the promotion of other worthy objects,
which will be made known hereafter
With this purpose in view, this Association
cannot fail to be benefit to- its members. A
reasonable initiation fee is required, which
will place it in the power of every person who
has served honorably in the army or navy, to
join. See notice of meeting in our advertising
columns. ya.a
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cath Of Gen. Letcis Cass.

Death Of Gen. Lescis Cass.
DETROIT, June II.
Gen. Lewis Cass died in this city at O'Clock
this morning, aged S3 years.
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Entertainments.
JULY 18th !!
Grand Trotting Purse! !

The Proprietor of Forest City Park offers Purse of
8 2 b 300,
Open to all horses owned in this State best in g.
three to make field, to be trotted for the AFTER
NOON OF July Ash. Entrance 10 per cent, to be
made to ID. s. Moody Park House, to close June 25th
1t is hoped that this liberal purse will call out the
best trotters of our State. june14to25
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VaIuay,le House Lot at Auction.

ON SATURDAY, June 23d, 1866, at 12I o'clock
bnoon we shall sell q valuable lot of land the
sonh side Of Lincoln street, the second lot east Of
WilInot. 1t il in fact corner lOt-witn about 2S}
feet on Wilmot by 60 feet on the passage way. 1t 10
ali graded up and Is now occupied as garden. A
very desirable lot :,
At o'clock, p. M. same day, June 23d, we shall
sell splendid House Lot on Emery, head OF Cusil-
man street This lot is IS feet on Emery by u feet
bask and one of the handsomest lots in this neigh
borhood Of beautiful house Lots.
Title cear-sale positive.
HENRY BAILEY & CO., Aucionesrs.
;una1Q1t1
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WILLIAM #. PARKER,
UPHOLSFE>RER !!
AND MANUFACTURE OF
Spring Beds, Mattresses. Pew Cushions, &C.,
s2 1-2 EXCHANGE ST., FOX BLOCK,
t1 PORTLAND, ME.
iune1Sff
Found

A Robinson's Cove, a CANE bearing the initials OF
IA j. +. DOW. The owner can have the same by
calling at this office, proving property, and paying
charges, and liberal return premium. jan1Sit
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READ carefully the remarks on Hygienic Wine In
another column, june15eodt
The Portland daily press., 1866-06-18
rms SS per annuns, in adrance.
Down the Harbor.

After the official reception of the Commis-
Sioners to inspect the site of the naval station,
oh friday, came the more social reception of
saturday. When the Commissioners reached
inc wharf Saturday morning, they found
party oi ABOUT fifty ladies and gentlemen al
ready assembled on board the Tyro, waiting
10 De transferred to the decks of the Mahon-
ing. Among the gentlemen present, were Col
lector Washburn, Ex-Mayor McCobb. Hon. s.
{. Spring, Judge Howard, Messrs. Rensselaer,
Cram, Geo. w. Woodman, and others. With
the Commissioners came the Committee of
Reception from the City Government and
Board of Trade.
The day was perfect. AS the Tyro showed
oil, the crew Of the Mahoning began to heave
up her anchor, the smoothly working engines
got in motion, and with hardly perceptible
tremor the beautiful cutter gided down to-
ward the mouth of the harbor. Turning east
ward between Bangs and Ram islands, then
running inside again through Hussey's Sound,
stretching across the bay with the Chebeague
Islands on the right and Littlejohn's and Free
port entrance on the left, threading the maze
OF islets about Potts's point, by one O'Clock
the steamer was running up the deep sound
known as Harpswell hatbor, with orr's island
on the right and Harpswell itself on the left.
A house close by the sea was pointed out as
possible Capt. Pennelps, and hip-rooled man
sion further inland was indicated as Capt. Kit
tridge's-too far inland, one would think, for
the worthy boat builder The only feature in
the entire view, which a stranger seizes with
entie confidence is the steeple of Mr.. Sew
ellis church. That cannot be gainsaid; but
one might almost as reasonably hope to see
the "Pearl of Orr's Island herself, as to iden-
tify the dwellings which are woven into her
story by merely sailing past its scene.
The gig was sent oil, while we lay Off the
island, to enable the Commissioners to exam
inc the sing ular passage which separates Orr's
island from Jebaskadiggin, a passage less than
hundred feet in width at the narrowest point,
yet deep enough to float the largest ship, and
through which the cutter might easily have
passed but for the bridge which connects the
two islands. A timely lunch was meanwhile
spread on deck, and after reasonable inter
val the cutter once more started her engines,
this time taking the most direct course for her
anchorage.
The party landed at few minutes past five,
after day of quiet enjoyment undisturbed by
a single misadventure. Many thanks are due
to Capt Webster and his lieutenants, for cour-
tesy and forethought which left nothing to be
desired. The day was as cool and bright as
that famous Sunday which George Herbert
has immortalized. There was no speech-mak-
ing. II the site for the naval station proves TO
be as perfect in its way as this pleasant excm-
sion, the report of the Commissioners cannot
fail to be favorable. qE
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For Sale.
~ A pleasant situation on the south-easterly
ks::5 side of Great Chebeague Island, Portland Har-
|iA. .bor. consisting OF a two story House, l. and
Shop, connected. A nice Garden in rear of the
house together with four acres of land. There are
800 feet picket fence -Four in house finished;
parlor and paror chamber ready plastering. Gel
i,r with good well ofwater. Situated about 100 rods
Il W from Littlefeld's Landing. Conditions of sale,
SQ 200-one-alf cash. balance in six and II months,
with approved and endorsed notes. For further par
PATT EIsSON g. CHADBOURNE,
Dealers in Real Estate
S21 Exchange Street, Portland.
June 1S-dt
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IIafs 4 year IN advance'

THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is published
every day. Sunday excepted, Dat SO Exchange Street.
Portland, N. A. FOSTER, Proprietor.
TERMs:-Eight Dollars year in advance.
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Winthrop House,
WINTHROP, MAINE,
E. STANTON, Proprietor.

.-4rSr A Steamboat, with Barges, Sail and Row
TLE5 sA Boats will be in readiness to convey Fish
dtE.B ing Parties, Excursions and Parties Of Pleas
l'ta&tE are to and from the Island House and Fish
ING Grounds on ANNABESC0OK LAKE, during
tho pleasure season. The lake abounds in Pickere
and White Perch, and for beauty of scenery cannot
be e1ualed in the State.
Chowders and other refreshments will be served
on the Island. 81,
IN Simmer Boarders can be accommodated with
pleasant rooms at moderate rates. junelSdGw*
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Wanted.
A MAN fully competent to take charge of a set of
N DOUBLE ENTRY BOOKS. Apply in the hand
writing of the applicant and with references to A. b.
d. CO., Box 2,115, Post Office. jan18tf
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New Advertisements.
Letters Remaining Unclaimed

THE POST OFFICE At PORTLAND, State
OF Maine, 18th day of june, 1866. 3
Gy- To obtain any of these etters, the applicant
must call for "AdUertised Letters" give the date on
this list, andpay ONE CENT for advertising.
D5S If not called for within ONE MONTH, they will
be sent to the Dead Letter Office. ar- -
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Terrible Gases of Lynchtng and Murder.

MEMPHIS, Itnn., June 10. p
A posse of men to-day attempted to bring
into the city two men named S. A. Boyett and
Frank Wingate, for the murder of a man nam
ed Payne, on Tuesday night. 1t seems the
guilty party were informed of by E. N. Bank,
an accomplice, who hunted them out near this
city this forenoon. On nearing the city they
were met by Mr.. Henderson, relative Of
Payne, who shot all three, killing Bank and
mortalIy wounding Boyett. The leader OF the
posse ordered Henderson to desist, and on re-
ttlsing the latter was shot and killed. The
man that killed Henderson was his own un-
Gle.
A telegram from Little Rock last night states
that DIR. Webb and his son were murdered in
bed by an assassin.
The Portland daily press., 1866-06-18
New Advertisements.

If you are wise you will purchase your
goods where they can be bought cheap
Every one likes 10 be thought wise. If the reader
,.l,aa aino tlafr ,ds saf /
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The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1866-09-06

oE,hc State in the hands of one OF
tue conspiraturs, fresh from the
rebel army aud an avowed rebel at
the time, and he went so far rs TO
give him control ofthe military of
tue Department, making oven the
gallant Sheridan his subordinate
making the soldiers in blue the
tools oi the men stigmntjzed by
Sheridan IA "bad, and threw
the flag around, not the objects of
rebel hate, but the rebels them.
selves
lie has given himself the lie ne.
suming the control of n sovereign
State ; hy upholding the rel, muir
dercrs of New Orleans he shows
himself to bc as blood thirsty and
IA crucl as they are - and by
supprcssing the testimony of Shcr.
idan ho goes 10 the bottom of vii.
lainy. His course in this matter
has made thousands and tens of
thousands of yotcs against him,
Tor even Democrats who have no
sympathy with the Union party
feel that the Government is not
safe in the hands OF 4 man capable
of crimes SO great and bad faith 50
| glaring.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1866-09-06
Increase of Pay.

BY actual computation of the pay
and mileage of members of Congress
under the new arrangement, it has
been ascertained that the increased
expense to the Government will be
less than twenty-five thousand dol
lars per anum. The claims are in
creased to 50, 200, but the mileage is
reduced from forty cents per mile to
twenty cents, which makes the differ
ence. The Sandusky Register gives
the figures, to wit:
The mileage for a single Congress,
using the Thirty-eighth as a basis
amounts to 81 1887, ,996 80. The same
bill which raises the salaries of Con
gressmen sixty per cont. also reduces
their mileage fifty per cent.-equal to
S943, 1893. The increase Of salaries
counting two hundred and forty -four
members at $4,000 each-(aud the
proportion will remain the Same when
IA full Congress is assembled), amounts
to 1915, 900 for two years, one Con-
Dress. Thus, offsetting the decrease
in mileage against the increase OF
regular salary, and the future effect
to the new law will be to increase the
total annual pay of the entire Con-
gress less than twenty-five thousand
dollars. The law in its future effect
it really law to cqualize rather than
increase the pay of Congressman.
1t takes off from the enormous mile
age fees of the Pacific members and
adds to the slim salaries of Eastern
Southern and Middle State members
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1866-09-06
" Another War"

The La Crosse Democrat, Brick
Pomeroy's" paper, puts at the head
of its colums this threatening motto !:
" Equality of the States in the Union,
OR ANOTHER WAR;" By which
he means, unless the loyal North con-
sents to the i'm mediate and uncondi-
tional admission of Rebels to Con-
gress, said rebels, assisted by the
Democratic party North, will inaugu.
rate another rebellion. This is the
spirit of the party which is now try
ing to get control of the Government.
Il. p. FINEFRocK is one Of Brick
Pomeroy's deciples and a reader of
his sheet. He asks the electors OF
the Ninth District to vote for him
and thus assist in carrying out the
traitorous schemes Of his dark Ian
tern clique Fremont Journal.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1866-09-06
Unknown after his removal to Iii.

unknown after his removal to Iii.
nois
Several years of prosperity pas :
cd, and he was visited once more
by an esteemed clerical friend from
Kentucky. Ofcoursc the family
Biblc and hymn book were placed
in the hands of the visitor, and the
family gathered together for the
evenings devotion.' But the con
fusion of the master of the house
may be imagined, when his young
est son stepped mp to him, and
quito distinctly asked:
I" Pa, what's that man going to
have meeting at our house for to.
night Z" With some difficulty the
child was silcnced, and the scrvi.
ces proceeded. All was orderly
and quiet during the reading Of the
Scriptures but when the singing
commenced, the unusual sound
seemed to throw the whole neigh.
borhood into confusion. The dogs
barkcd as il robbers were carrying
away all their masters property
the chickens cackled the guinea
fowl screamed ; and the pcacocb
squawkcd; the turkey gobbled
the cattle beloved; the horscs
ncighcd tho donkey braycd and
the voices of the worshipers were
drowned amid the echoes from the
Inferior creatures.
The conscience. stricken host
confessed to his honored guest the
backslidings Of SO many prosper
ous years, set up the fallen family
altar, and renewed his vows to bC
n more faithful Christian.--Nds6
rtHe Adrooate.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1866-09-06
The Backslider Rebuked.

A Kentucky Methodist, in order
rSimprove his temporal circum-
stances, removed to Illinois. A
large extent of rich prairie land,
well fenced, soon acknowledged
him as it's rightful lord. His dwell.
ling house was well constructed,
and Of ample dimensions. His
outbuildings and barnyard were
conveniently arranged near his
dwelling, and the soil, toeming
with abundance, rapidly increased
his worldly wealth. But, alas
for his Christian consistency, he
was not rich toward God. The
gifts of his Divine Master SO en-
crossed his attention, that !. had
no time TO consecrate to the service
of the bountifal Giver. Secret
prayer was neglected, and the
morning and evening family devo
tioy :, so loved in Kentucky, were
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1866-09-06
The Rebel Opinion Of
SHERIDAN AND UNION GENERAL

General Phil. Sheridan grew,
during tho war;" says the Union
Springs (Alabama) Times of Au-
gust l, ''to be quite notorious.
His blood is Irish, and, being an
lrishman, ho was full of fight.
He commanded Irishmen. They
Ooull fight Hence, in an army
of Yankee blue. bellies, who were
splcndidly drilled in retrograde
tactics, and against a man whose
taste for peach brandy was strong.
er than his sense of duty, this lit.
tic five feet eight of rcsolute Fin
Iniganism made some reputation.
We rather liked the little fellow on
account of his pluck, and wero
glad to see him promoted, even in
an army Of cravens and thieves.
He studied hard at West Point;
he behaved well in Washington
Territory, and it pleased rs to see
him escape tho paternal pick and
shoval which had contributed
largely to the internal improve.
mcnts of Ohio.
"Why, then, has he spoiled all
by his foolish show of authority
Why has he proved to tho world
that he is only vulgar litcher at
heart after all, and that his high
rank is not the reward of merit,
but the mere result of furtuitous
circumstances 7 This is really too
bad. We have henccforth to ac-
knowledge these Yankee hybrids
as countrymcn, and it would be
gratifying to Southern gentlemen
to know that some OF them had
Just claims to decency and respect.
But, one by one. the leaders of tho
! Northern army show themselves to
b. My bl ccguaids and b aggarts.
Butler turned thief ut the start
Turch n was natural-born imp OF
perdition; TIL ms has displayed
a remarkable aptitude for giving
white peoples churches to his black
betters 4; Sherman found The torch
a more congenial weapon to his un-
knightly nature than tho sword (;
Grant tried to be a politician, and
tailed as signally as when ho at
tempted to defeat Lee fairly and
now one Of the small Try, a short
tailed, Shiny tadpolo of the latter
spawn, the blathering disgrace of
an honest father, an everlasting IL
bel upon his Irish blood, the scorn
of brave men and the synonym Of
infamy, Major-General Phillip Ii.
Sheridan, has added his name to
this list Of outrages upon humani-
ty by the issue Of General Order
No: II, Military Division Of tho
Cult"
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1866-09-06
Sayings Of Josh Billings.

hold that man haz as mutch
rite tew spel word az it liz pro-
nouuced, az he haz tew prounse it
the way it amt spelt.
Sticking up your noze don't
prove ennything, for the most SEN
stiff person in the world when he
izaway fiom his kittle, iz bone
biler.
But fn sites in this life, are moro
sublime and pathetic, than tew,
see a poor, but virtuous young man,
full ov christian fortitude, strug-
Cling with mustatch.
Common sense is most ginerally
dispised by those who kaint gotit.
Ii l waz asked which was the
best way in those days or temptash-
un, tew bring up boy, should
say-bring him up the back way.
1t don't require emmy edukashun
tew tell the truth, but tew tell lies
we duz.
We are told that "an honest
man IL the noblest work ov God"-
but the demand for the work haz
been SO limited, that hav thoughS
large share ov the fust edishon
must still be in the authors hands.
Men don't seem never tew git
tired Of talking about themsels but
i hav herd them when tho't they
showed signs of weakness.
Sum folks are alwuz trying tew
see thru amillstonc eeg ways, when,
if they would only turn it over on
that flat side they could lock ri:e
thru the hole.
Buty is like rainbow-full Of
promises, but short lived.
1t amt bost tew swop with your
Ie'ashuns, unl,s yu kan aft I'd
tew Civ them the but end ov tho
the trade.
"Give ne lib rty, or give mo
death" but ov the 2 prefer liberty.
Men of genius are like eagle,
tina live on what tina kill, while men
oil talent are like crows, tia live
on wat has been killed for them.
IGNORANCE is bliss"-ignorance
of saving wood, for insteRce.
They don't bore for oil in the
sutnern kuntry, they bore for whis,
kee.
All kinds ov bores are nuisance,
but it is better to be bored with a
| 2 in,h orger than with gimlet.
The road of Ruin is always kept
in good repair, and the travellers
, pa the expenses of it. "a
Ii you kant make a man think az
yu du, try to make him du az you
, think.
!, Young men, be more anxus
about thc-peddygree yure going tn
leave, than yu are about the | sum-
body left you. 4
There is only advantage can
see in going to The Devil, and that
is, the road is easy and you are sure
to find the way.
The month Of May, with hes
lains at pla, Is sum but the month
of July, with her burning eye, IN
summor.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1866-09-06
Chuitr gurtrp,
A WIDOW FOR NE.

We give tho following an airing, bu
doL't endorse II:
Let youth sirg the praises Of blushcs,
Aud thrill with the rapturous bliss
That rises unbidden and fnshcs
The brain at the thought Of a kiss.
II is all very we'll to be laden
With passionate joy when ycu sec
The innocent blush of maiden,
Bat the glance Of widow for me.
Not fig would give for the rapture
That swells in the breast Of boy,
When Cupid has helped him to capture
A boarding. school cOsket of Joy.
don't care for bloom and fine dresses,
But Paradise comes when sec
A widow in weeks and soft trcsscs,
Oh! that is the charm for me.
Then let youth sing the praises Of beauty
And kncel before maldenhood's shrine
To ringlets aud bushes pay duty,
And dream that such things are divine
Fnt give me the fish that entrances,
The heart that was bound and is free
The eye with a soul in its glances-
Oh! gentle young widow for me.