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former CLERK of the House" and will arr
prieiate the reason why write you.
Accompanying please find a copy OF
memorial in behalf of Ii. Col. Squirting -
l need not speak of Col. S. in any other
respect than as military man. loa know
him well aud the citizens of Hancock ere
and may be justly proud OF him. We
are in earnest in the matter and desire to
leave no stone unturAed which viii have
the effect 10 impress ups thcPresi'ieut the
proprietv of comforting this honor Of a
Brig. Generalship upon Co. 5.
Since the Col. has been with us he has
been on active duty. He has planned and
executed frequent expeditions into the
enc ny's country aud has no;. in single
instance, failed, He hzs exhibited those
traits which rharaeievize eur Most disiiH-
guisled Generals, and has oe;&i1eNt tie
complete confidence Of tic ois>cGs Of the
| department.
Recently the military forces Q; this Nis-
trict. consisting Of Infantry, ARTILLERY ard
cavalry, made raid inle AlSbSmS, Cat
the railroad leading from Montgomery to
Mobile and destroyed an immense amount
of Govt. stores. On our Tetg n The enemy
attacked us, in numbers nearly three L
one. but by the splcuded strategy and mill
tary dispositions of Gel. Squirting. we were
enabled not only to bring back our trsin,
consisting OF some fry wagons, but in
three battles soundly thrashed and repals-
ed the enemy.
In grateful consideration of this proof
OF his merit. together with other and many
similar examples. We have rendered him
our most earnest cndeayors toward obtain
ing this promotion. The officers whose
names are upon the memorial represent
nearly every state in the Union.
Col. Squirting is !; native Of your county
and am disposed to believe you will aid
him all in your power. Your position,
youi location and your intimate personal
acquaintan nee with Mr.. Ham in. and Mr.
Pihe,rcnder it certain that you would have
am not sure but that they would grant yon
any favor you might ask.
Outside OF the brilliant military quaiii-
cations which Col. Squirting unqucstiona-
,ty possesses. the county of Hancock may
Justly claim some on,ideration from our
Congressional delegation.
write this note in perfect good faith,
have no friends to reward. nor enemies to
punish believe simply that Col. 5.
would sustain the hi I'll renown which AZ
taehes to the office of a Brisadicr and
would add new ulster 10 the military record
OF Maine. Please present assurances Of
my remembrance to Mrs. Emerson and De-
lieyc me.
Very Respectfully Yours
CHARLES A. MILLER.
Major ID Ne, Cav.
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For the American,
All Quiet. !"
observer.

Mr.. EpIroR:-'rhe political parties in
Maine. are remarkably quiet aoout I'll,
time.l have been travelling in different part,
OF thtStaie since the Stan Conventions wa,
held and TO the date ofths writing. hay,
not heard word said abou, politics. nol
have heard any one speak of either oil
the candidates for Governor in connexioi
with the September Election. am iucin.
ed TO the opinion that politicians are be-
coming quite sensible. and even r-asonabl.
and if III will remain quiet and let the
people have a good chance to do their,
farming. they xii! be prepared to 20 10
the polls tree from all excitement, and like
sensible men. vote for the man Of their
choice. If they will do this. it will be a
very great saving of time and money tu
the laborinG classes. and also of much M
Kind feeling which is always produced BY
political gatherings
We're the people in Name ignorant. aud
in need of Instruction upon political ques.
tions, it would be altogether a different
thing. But it is not so. II will be no easy
thing to find i voter in Maine who doe.
not understand the principles of the two
political parties of tie day. Almost every
school boy over ten years old has read and
heard 80 much upon this subject tina, Il
political discussion wotld add but l1tle to
their knowledge.
As you are apoltical man, and edit a
political paper, you will confer grea,
blessing upon the public by advising poll.
ticians to be quies aud not disturb the PEG
pie while engaged in the honorable pur.
suits Of life.
The people, under the supervision of the
the supreme Ruler of the Universe will
settle tire great political questions of the
day, and they will do i, fairly and honora-
bly,, if they eau be "let alone" by the wire
pullers of political parties.
Now Mr.. Edit or continue to display
your wisdom by keeping cool yourself and
by advising all others to do the same.
Ask office seekers 10 try it one year.
Let Maine set the example, and other states
will follow.
Men who are seeking office. ".lore the
dear people" and wani 10 give proof of il
by making speech. and adopting resolu-
tons. But this year, we will take It for
granted that they love rs al, and love us
dearly, and will ask no proof whatcver.-
More than this, IL they win not get up a
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gible to the contest; and the struggle will
be sharp.
The beautiful islands in this harbor were
never lovelier 81 better appreciated than
this season. Every pleasant day sees all
excursion party from some religious or
secular society; and the steamers which
maze regular trips several times per day.
are we'll patrouized.
After have had tinnc to look arouad me
a little and get better acquainted with the
new order OF things in Portland, will
confer With yen again.
EyEgARD.
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sY'Rcligious services Mt several Of our
churches Yesterday were mere than usually
impressive. Rev. Geo. II. licpwerth. pr, ach-
ed at the Unitarian church in the morning. ~
the Cnitari u in the evening. His discourses
We're eloquent and highly impressive. Rev,
Mr.. Field preached "a sermon touching Of some
of the fules Of the time, in the introduction to
viii h. he took orcasion tu make n sharp reply
TO u recent newspaper attack. Miss Lizzie De.
ten sIoke At the Pioneer Chapel. We heard
her in the afternoon and were very M,orSbly
impressed.-l Times.
TO give strength and tone 10 the diges>
tive organs. take Parsons Purcative Pills oc
ea>iOnay. They do not make the wesk weak.
er. but give strength and elasticity to the sys>
ten.
We particularly desire that all who are
interested in their own welfare. should give
Bood's Rheumatic Compound one tar trinl
and be convinced OF its Superiority.
THE BIOo4 owes ia. red color to minute
gobues whiih host is fhsi fluid. and contain.
in u healthy per, large amount Of Iron,
which gives vitality TO the blood. The Peru
vim syrup supplies the blood with this vital
element and gives strength and Nig0r 10 the
whole .ystem.
IF any one desires to test the quality Of
soap. let him come into our Office, dip his hands
in printer, ink. rub it inland then witness how
the sticky stain will melt Of into the wash
DoWi, ubucf the soiNcu action u the SItAM
REFINED SOAP. This Few n.anuiacture h wen.
deriul.
MALARlA.-r The dccayed and dccsying vcgc-
tation ot newly settled las<fs, when damp, ex-
hale q mia, matte poison which absorbed
through the lungs into the blood, causes the
intermittent feyers ane kindred diseases. which
prevail in our Western States and Territories.
And this great scOurge of our rich sliuV'a' bot.
toms in the West. il now robbed OF It's sting.
Doct. Aver ha> discovered an anii,tote which
effectuallv neutralizcs its venom: has conibin.
ed il in a remcdy-"AlfR's AGUE CURE
which rarely, or. rs some Of our neghbOrs say.
never fails II is reliable 10th fur prevention
and cure. With il, men may live with CONF
plete immunity from the malignant cflu,ix
which has hitherto rendered many localities
almost uninhabitable Those suffering from
CHILLs AND FEVER may fnd. in il immediate
relief. and those exposed will find sure protcc-
ton from attack. BY taking II In small quxnti-
ties as preventive Ill. Democrat.
THE SHADOW AND THE SUBsrANCE.-Ihe
numerous kinds Of common saieratus are but
the shadow Of what they pretend t. be. have
little strength, aud bad flavor. Pyle's Is the
very substance OF a pure and Wholesome aFtk
Gle. Be sure your gToeers give yuu Pyes esi'
eTatus, ia pound Paeksses.
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political excitement the present summer,
we will lore them: yes. and we will vote
for as many of them rs we can larfuiiyand
conseiensoiouslg.
Again say, try ii one year. and II 1t is
not an improvement upon the old plan.
then you can 20 back to your former prac-
tice of exciting the people almost to mad
ness. Yes try it. and every honest laborer
in Maine will thank you mos, sincerely.
and feel to be all the more of man. be-
cause he has chance to act a manly part,
nninilueneed by patg Obligations.
III. NJ. T..
July 10Th. 1867.
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uWomsn is delusion; but men will In

HWomani is delusion; but men will hug
deiuslons.
KEW hat kind Of ship has two mates and
no captain! Ans.-A eourtship.
tg-Wben Is an infant like cannibal? Ans.
w hen 1t eats It's pap
- 81 Whenis the miner the happiest! Ans.
hen his "rriumphs are ore. T"
~ Why Is perspiration like the Atlantic
Ocean: Ans.-liecai,se it's wet tsweat.I
E1Why wonld people older than yourself
maAe good feeding Tor cattlsi Ans.-Becuusc
they are past Your age.
~ What is The difference between a baby
anu grea,-coatf Ans.-Onc You were, and
the other you wear.
E1 some time since gentleman died in the
town VI x, who during lie refused 10 be-
heNe III another world. Two or three weeks
after his demise, his wife received through
medium communication, which read as fol.
lows: dear wife, now do believe. Piesse
send me my thin clothes"
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TT Referring to discussion by two of its
contemporaries on the cider question. The
Portland Star touches thus ircnchautly one OF
the ioliv> y Of the day:
There Is = mania on the part Of some men
who Ihink-soIlc Of them honestly and som.
Without caring anything whatever for dccency
and prOpriety that the great business Of
life Is 10 regulate the little affair. Of their neigh.
bors upon some highly moral and delicate
plan; and wherever this feeling |, Rampant
nothing 20 wicked as drinking cider can be al
lowed. IL depends upon the whins of few
nrn aud the caprice Of petty courts. AMI i, one
OF the ouigrowths OF the age which puzzie>
one TO understand whether fooli,hnes. or small
Nillainy predominates in the matter.
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SEE TO SEvES-TIiRTIEs. - Ever man
woman or other fellow who may be- lucky
enough 10 own or hold United States 80 notes
are reminded that they have only until the I5,ll
day 81 August 10 present them lo The Treas.
ury Department for their conversion into 800
bonds. Alter that time the Department will
hold that the holders of the 1905 have elected
to be paid rather than 10 convert the notes; and
government will then proeeed To pay Ut The
unconNrrted balance. A. there are many in
who may delay giving it timely attention. they
had better move III it at once. aud thereby
secure the advantage the Government holds
out to them.
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OILAND Maine J
July sd, lSG1. (
Y. X. SAWYER, ESQ.

Y. X. SAWYER, ESQ,
Ny Dear Sir:-Dearing in mind the many
good promises. the Union men have made
those who served in the Army during the
Rebellion. and as have had no reason to
doubt the sincerity OF those promises,
have been induced to offer myself as a
candidate for the Office. of Sheriff for this
County at the coming Election. Please
publish the Enclosed Memorial (to Presi-
ident Lincoln in my behalf for the III
formation OF the Voters Of this county. /;
was signed by all the Officers (wiih but
4 single cxception) who were on duty in
the District of West Florida in Dee, 1861.
Yours Truly
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AN 1SCiDENT OF THE NOUN DESERT ca.
rAsIRofHf.-When the unfortunate boat was
about leaving Oh her trip, Mr.. and Mrs. Clark
proposed 10 take their little girl. abou, ,ix
year, old. with Them. but the child per.>ient-
ly refused Il go. and begged her parents To re-
mann b'hind. She chung TO her mother, and
begged GER win sob, o' grief not to 90. Bat
they regarded her fears Il. childish and kindly
gaze her in charge Of friends, and started ON
their excursion. The little one cried Il, il her
hsait would break; and when the steamer eil
no one had dared To tell her OF the appalling ea-
lanity. She wonders why her parents have
hoi returned, and runs To meet every boat that
comes Ia the shore, only 10 return with deep
disappointment, and every passing carriage /,
eagerly cNamined 10 see if !, has brought back
her dear ones: God help that little one in her
terrible aftiiction.-pvrtland Star.
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wester~ Mail-ArTives Daily, [exceTt Mon iayf al
5 o'clock, A. ". Departs DAily, (eXcep. Sunday
AZ IL H. O'Clock M
Eastern Nai-Auives Daily, except Saturday 81
IL O'Clock, p. II. Departs Daily, (except Monday
Al 5 L. O'Clock. 2. NJ.
Bucksport and Beliast-Arrires Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday, .; ) O'Clock. 7. ~ Departs Tues
dav Thursday and Saturday, at Z o'clock, 4. ",
Sullivan and Narragusgus-ArTiyes Nond Y, " ed
needay ADD .riCiav, at O'Clock, P. N. Departs
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, al : o'eTk. II.
a. Il O'CLOCK, ". Departs Tuesday and FRIDAY, at
IL O'Clock. A. ".
Cas;iae-Arriyes Monday and Thursday, AZ IL
O'Clock. P. n. Departs Tuesday and Friday, at
o'clock, A. ".
Trenton Point-Arrives Saturday, st Ii o clock, 4
n. Departs Saturday, as O'Clock 2. T.
Great Pond-Arrivas- saturday At o'clock, r. ~
Departs Friday \, O'Clock. a. II.
OFFICE HoCRs From TO Il A. NJ, and from 10
l-2 y. NJ. Except sunday SUNDAY troia Ii
10 ~ Ii 4. u.
]. Z WEIrcoNB, Pos;nas:er.
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CAMP Al Me. CAV. BARR,SCA.

TVI IUsf' JIM J Jul 800. J
Hon. 4. =. EMERsoN,
My Dear Sir:-You will be somewb,,
supris, d doubt not at receiving n l,tter
from me, but Yen will readily recall the
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Directory.
Religious Services, Ellsworth.

Rev DR.. fennev's Church. Co1greTationalist; -
For cnoon and afternoon service forenoon COM
meucinz at past 10 O'Clock, aitern noa at IL past
, O'Clock. Lecture in the evening at the chapel.
Baptist, Rev. T. I. Hrzlewood:-Dioie Class, I'M
noon at II past 10. sabbath school ~ O'Clock
afternoon service a. II past o'c!oeA; evening
service At l-l past Z.
Cui,ar,as, Kew ". II. Savary sabbath school
ct IL past 10 O'clock, \. n; Sernoa at Ia past
O'clock, r. 81.
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Sessions OF Courts.

SUPREME ICpIcIAL-At Ellsworth, commencing
or The ith Tuesdays of April and Oct.
COUNTY CoAAIssioSERs-At Ellsworth, com
reneipg on the Ali tuesdays ct Jan, Aprls alu
Ut
PROBATE CoCRTs-Ellsworth. lst Wed. In JAN,
Feb. Aug, sept. and Dec; Sd We'd. in June +ih
W esl In April; &th Tues. in Oct. Bucksport-lst
yed in Stay; Sd Wed IN sept, ano Jau. Blue
hlll-ls, Wed. IL Jaly ana Nov.
Tenth Agricultural Cattle Show and Fair
Ut the Fair Grounds, Tuesday, Wednesday anc
Thursday, October / 81, "a and I'd, lso..
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Post ONE Resu,a.ions.

Eastern and Western Mail closes at : o'clock r,
N. Branch Nails close I.iih OF al hour beicss DE
parture.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-06-27

ming to her country home, after a soiourn Of o few
months in the City, IVES hardly recognised by hei
friends. In place Of a ooaise; fesAed face, she Lad :
soft ruby complc4iyn Of almost marble smoothness and
instead Il tvcrty- three She really aTpeared bat eish'
teen. Upon inquiry as to The cause Of SO great q change
Sic plainly told them that She used the CLRCAS-
SIAN BALM, aud considered II az invaluable ac-
QUESTION to cry Lady's toilet. By its use any Lazy or
Gentleman eau improve their personal appearance al
brnderd rgd. It is simple IN its ccmtiusuou, Is Ms
ture herselfis simple, yet ursurr-ssci in its cleac7
in drawing Impurities from, also heali1s aud bea2t.-
Tying the ssin and ccEp:exion. BY its d-rect action on
The cUticle Il draws from ii all its Impurities, kindly
healing the same. ard leaving De surface as Nature
intended it should %, clear, soft, smooth and beautiful.
Price 81. sent by NaiI OF Exprsss, on receipt O. an
der by WI CLAREr& CO.. ChcmIy@r
feb % y No. 3 Yves: FayattesLs syrae~'' \ T.
TIE only American Agents f5rths sdIeof Tie same
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-06-27

Ague Chilis, or intermittent Fever
Cured. or the money refunded. DR.
Wits Ague Pills are entirely a new
medicine, and having been tried in over
1900 of The very worst and obstinate
cases OF Chills and Fever, ond not failed
even in in n case to effect a speedy
cure, the proprietor guarantees them to
cure every case, even after ali olher
medicines fail. Those suffering should
Immediately give them a trial. They
are warranted 10 cure. For sale by Drug
gists, or sent by mail on receipt of price,
81. Address Dr.. WITT, Box Gil, Gin.
.cinnatti, Ohio. [26 lyl
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-06-27

Selling or az Cost -BsdfoH & Co..
Merchants. Of this city, have deermined.
to close Out their large stock pf Dry
Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes,
Hardware. etc. at cost. Their G'Ock is
well-selec,ed and full. This efPr Of
cheap and choice goods has nevey been
exceeded in this section. They are men
make no .'buncombe'' offers ami viii
stand by their pledge to sell at cost. Now
is the time to secure cheap goods.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-06-27
TWO STYLES OF HORSE POWERS.
THE SCoMPEMsATINGn POWER,
Both si and ten horss.J

Alaudsbls ambition exists anenzt hreshers to own
the best machine In the nsighbcr5ood.5 Nothing Ia
vors dsagreeabls to thentAan to have farmers CON-
slain that their work Is not properly done, q to lose
valuable tine By reason Of b7eakages, and they can
net be too careful in selscting a mach1na.
The Sweepstakes rs the accredited head
OF the Thresbing Machine family, and its superiog
strength, durability, simplicity, ease Of daft, STYLE
II finish, and capacity for t%hreshiug and cleaning
grain faster and better than any other in the world,
are acknowledged
TIE great reputation achieved BY this
saTOrFe machine has led several interruptions manu-
lecturers, and numerous agents. to attach the nama
HSwEKPSFAKEs, IN one way and another, TO theiT
machines and advertisements to mislead and deceive.
This is the essence Of meanness-down-
right piracy, and sailing under false colors. To
the card, &C. AULTMAN & CO., MANUFACTURERS
CaRtsR, Ohio" in gilt letters, conspicuousIy on both
sides ofthe Separator.
The Genuine Sweepstakes enables the
~thresher to pick his customers, seldom stops for re-
pairs, lasts much longer than others, saves much
.grumbling and E%eKation, does the same amount Of
work with less labor, and enables him to select the
best and most profitable jobs.
The farmers give it a preference. and
often anextra price per BusheI. because il thrashas
clean from the heads, separates perfectly from the
straw, cleans ft for market without waste. saves an
the grain, does its WORK with n utmostspeed, safe
- cIu CCouOLuEg anu dOtS not Keep a gang OF men
and teams about them on expense.
The elegant "Patent Pivot Side Gear,,
Is to DO foand only on the SWEEPSTAKES
Our Patent Cleaning Apparatus" en-
Rbles the operator to control the direction of the
blast, and position Of the selves, and clean eithe
neay,y or light grain, without waste, as fast astt
can be threshed, the chah and dirt being separated
rom the grain before Il strikes he seize al al.
Operators, Horse Powers, Straw Stack
9rs, Gears or Jacks, sold separately, when
desired. a written warranty delivered with every
machine. The SWEEPSTAKES" is usually a very
scarce article after harvest, and parties should order
early.
Call or send and get a pamphlet circular,
giving a full description and particulars, together
with numerous certificates, and the names and resi-
dence OF over three thousand persons who have
bought and used the SWEEPSTAKES in Illinois, lowe,
Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Kansas, alone.
1HEO. HILL X Co, Agents.
BrownyilIe, Neb
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-06-27
eOllisiOn-Just as .we 90 to press a

oOlliStOn-Just as we go TO press an
ARRAY occurred between w Rossell and J
Berry, in which Rossell struck Berry on
the left arm with a weight, breaking II.
From what we can learn the occasion was
two dogs, who exhibited more sense than
their masters by not fighting.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-06-27

The Festival, given At the Star Hotel
last Thursday evening by the ladies' Of
the First Presbyterian Church was a
very pleasant affair, doing great credit
to its managers, and aening for the
Church near Sl50.
Nebraska advertiser., 1867-06-27

HOrSethieVes AbOut.-By an ard-
Gle from The Nebraska City Press on our
first page II will be seen that these min.
ions Of the halter have been figuring
for some time East and North ofsais IN
an organized band. Last Sunday night
B. F. FurgusOn, Of Long Branch P. O.,
Richardson county, had a horse stolen.
1t would be well for our farmers TO be on
their guard as prevention is much better
than cure, in such cases.