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'sGiles scroggins."

As the story goes, Giles, on returning
from market, got tight and fell asleep and
slept for hours in his cart. On awakening
his horses were gone. and rubbing his
muddled head, he came to the wise con-
clusion that he had either found cart or
had lost a pair Of horses. Mr.. Hamlin the
other night related this anecdotc as an
Illustration Of the present phase of the
Democratic party. He had once belonged
to that party and had been brought up in
it, but it. was when it was on its way TO
market aud ina sober and normal condi-
ton. He thought it was not to be wonder
ed at. that present Democrats, like Scrog-
gins, did not know whether thsy had found
a cart or had lost n pair of horses. But
those who have kept sober ell the while
are not at all undecided as to the precise
condition of Scroggins just emerging from
. lethar gic slecp-the motive power Of his
team had gone-was s-olen from him. So
the vitalziug force, -that which gave to
the ancient Democracy its power in the
land, and led it on to great victories and an
honorable career has departed from it. 1t
is like Giles Sero.gins. just emerging from
a sleep that has hot been natural one.
and that has LEFT it helpless. maudlin. and
in quandary. It opposed the war; it
gave aid AID comfort to the enemy that
was striving to suuder the Union; it had no
word of praise Tor the gallant men that
perilled life and limb to preserve that Un-
ion; it dec.icd our credit and refused to
take the bonds O. the Government when 1t
needed funds it praised JEFF Davis, ard
General Lee, and thought it unbecoming
the moral and religious Democratic party
to rejoice over victories won over ot.r
brethren in the South; its members ran
away during the draft; or resi- ted it as
well is individuals could resist tie authori-
ty of n powerful Government; it ignored
all Off ancient principles, such Us de-
Tending the Government against foreign
and domestic foes, of defending the weak
against the powerful. CT warning against
class interests and laboring to build up the
honest masses, and Of vindicat'ng its right
to hold. in the public cstmatiofi. the hon.
orabl- position OF being the party Of prog
ross. Giles Scroggins, alas the Demo.
cratic party. is. to-day. reduced to the ig-
noble position before the country, OF not
Knowing upon what claim it can ask the
country to sustain it. Oae branch thinks
its past record of opposition to the war
must bs wiped ont" and thu, this can
BEST be done by taking for its nominee for
President some man who has good war
record. like Gen. hancock; while another
division exhibits its scars received while
lighting. either with the sabre or dcn. for
the rebels during the war, and implolingly
ask, what is to become of us:' There is
wide gulf between the tao sections, as
there was an unknown space between
Scrogs.n's cart and his span Of horses. A
common destiny awaits both sections. that
of defeat
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SuIP BUILDIHG.-There is no place in all
this region that offers superior advantages to
Ellsworth for carr ying on the business Of Ship
building. All the wool materials can be had
here except the oak aud hard pine, and we have
pleny of good ship-earpenters to do the work.
Why then should not our Village be one Of the
most thriving ones in this locality? If DIT car.
lying trade is not taken from US, and all the
materials which enters into the cons, ruction o.
vessels are not taxed 10 death, then Ellsworth,
from her proximity to timber lands where all the
wood material caa b had, and her Other facili.
Ties should take the lead III this branch OF in-
dustry. 1t will be u fortunate day for our bust.
ness prospeyit! when our people shall turn
their attention once more 10 ship-building
thereby giving employment to scores OF our
best and most skilled workmen who now have
to go abroad for employ mcnt, Half dozen good
large vessels should be launched here every
year.
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DEMOCRATIC DocTRINE."-Cnder this
general head, the New York Tribune tiEds
the following in different Democratic news
papers:
Resoircd, That We are opposed. both in
principle and policy. to negro suffrage
1Ohio Democratic Resolutions, 1868.
Resolred, That under the action Of the
State of South Carolina; heretofore taken,
we recognize the colorcd population Of the
State as an inelegant element Of the body
polite: and as such, in person andprcperty.
entitled to full and equal protection under
the State Constitution and laws. And that.
as citizens OF South Carolina, We declare
our willingness, when We have the power,
to grant them, with proper qualifications
as to property and intelligence. the right
81 suifrag South Carolina Democratic
Resolutions, 1868
Resotred. That the right of suffrage shall
lie limited to tho white race in this country
- Illinois Democratic Resolutions, 1868.
A very large procession Of DEMOCRATIC
niggers are marchi through the streets
while / write. have addressed IN I'M
lnense audience in the Court House Square
thelargcr portion being negroes. They
carried trnnsparencics with most appropri
ate Democratic mettoes. Proclaim il
throughout Upper Georgia that everything
is safe-honor safe. Peace secured. Democ
racy triumphant Letter of b. II. Hill,
leading Democrat in Georgia, April IL
1868.
we have word for our colored citizens
who. are anxious to vote for Governor at
ensuing election. Your p'ofessed friends
have Nominated man of the name VI
Bullock. for that Office. a d tits right tina,
YOU should know beforehand what sort Of
a man he Is who solicits you, [sutrages.-
Savannah News (Denocratic), April 1868
You pays your money and you take YOU
choice.
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Normal school at Castine.

The Eastern State Normal School has
just closed its first year. The success OF
the school has exceeded tho expectation of
its friends. The Western School is already
in operation, with its full corps OF teach
ers, in successful progress, and well
known through the State, which naturally
drawse pupils to itself, and makes more
difficult the establishment of a second ill.,
stitution of the same character. But the
opening of the school at Castinc was more
encouraging in numbers than the begin
ming at Pennington. We learn from the
catalogue that the whole number il. attend
ance, at the Castine School, including the
three terms, was but seventy one.
We were present ut the closing examina
ton. His exccllency, Gov. Chamberlain.
and the State Superintendent Of Common
Schools, Hon. Warren johnson were in
a Tendance during the two days of the ex-
animation. The citizens of Castine, who
have a reputation for especial interest III
education, and visitors from other towns.
filled the Normal School building to its
UTMOST capaCity.
The examination was highly satisfactory.
showing great fidelity and ability in the
teachers. and hard and successful study in
the pupils. In discipline of mind. in being
trained to thipk, and to think independant-
", aud to give reason for the different
steps of their process in recitation, in
thoroughness in what was gone over, in
the manner md spirit in which every
thing was done, and in the lady-!iie and
gentlemanly deportn INT OF the pupils in
these and other things, we saw those quail
tiles which every teacher of our schools
needs 10 possess; and we were Impressed
with the fact that the Normal School is the
place. above all others, where teachers can
liOn.
Gov. Chamberlain and Superintendent
johnson. both spoke in high and unqaali-
fled commentator of the school, giving
assurance that no effort of theirs should lie
wanting to promote its interests.
The school has been peculiarly fortunate
in securing for its Principal II gentleman Of
special ,ptness tor the position. G.. 4.
Fletcher, Esq, and not less in his assis-
tauts. Great proficiency i'll vocal music
has been made through the year. under the
instruction OF J. W. Dresser. Esq.
We wish that those interested in the ed
ucation of the young. could understand the
great Importance and the benefit to our
schools. of special training for the work
of those who teach-such training as they
would be subjected to at the Eastern State
Normal School. We would that all who
have before taughts and design stal to
teach. would spend Il season at this school;
and especially that those who have the
business of instruction in view, would seek
to be well qualified by first attending the
Eastern Normal School. May the time
not be distant when all the townships of
Eastern Maine shall be represented by
goodly delegation at Castine, preparing to
elevate the standard of oar Common
Schools, and to bless the children and
youth of our section.
The new term and new year commences
Aug. 10, and there is the prospect OF large
ly increased numbers. The school is no
longer an experiment. but success.
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CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON, JUNE 6.-sENArE.-Th
new Secretary, Mr., Gorhaa,, was sworn
in.
Mr.. Ferry presented the petition ofciti-
zens Of Conn. demonstrating against
modification Of the tobacco tax.
The Senatct ell proceeded with the con-
sideration Of the bill for the admission o.!
North Carolina, South Carolina, louisiana.
Georgia and Florida.
Mr. Wilson ruse to correct a statement
made yesterday by Mr. Conkling that he
(Wilson) had supported the provision re
Guiri1g majority Of registered voters to
ratity the constitution in these States He
said he had voted three times against it.
Mr.. Sumner produced documents to
strengthen his assertion Of yesterday that
benjamin r. Perry was rebel during the
war. He read from copy Of the Charles
ton Mercury containing an advertisement
for supplies for the rebel army. signed BY
Perry us one commissioners. and urging
the people to make sacrifices, from motives
Of patriotism.
Mr.. Sumner said he regarded the act Of
Mr., johnson in making Perry provisional.
Governor of South Carolina ii defiance oil
the oct Of Congress when he perry had
engaged in rebellion y proper subject Of
iMpenchnlent. He had thought at the
time of the occurrence tn. Senate should
have requested the Hou'e to bring IL
articles.
HuTsr.-Mr. Wood. by unanimous con
cent. offered the following resolution :
Resoiued, That the Speaker be requested
IN extend 10 the embassy now in thi
C,an;toI. representing the Chinese govern
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ArPatents issued to Maine inventors.
aud bearing date June 2 d, 1868. reported
for the Ellsworth American by Wm.Hemy
Clifford. Solicitor Of A,nc rican and For
eisn Patents, 30l l.2 Congress st. Port
land Me. Wesley Bradley, Vienna.
Cart Body, w. II. Cox Portland, Sand
throwing Machine. CHI. Howard. Lewis
ton assignor to sell aud II. N. Jordan, same
place, warping Frame. Robert C. Morton
w, Sebec, Orc Separator. Richmond Hath
away, Chicoppee assgnor to self and l.. o.
Allen, Gardner Clothes Pin. j. ii. Adams
Portland, Carriage Seat. J. NJ. Butler No
Fryeburg Clothes Dryer. Enoch Piper
Camden, Refrigerator. Benjamin Robinson
ThomastOn, Carriage Thill.
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" have now total Of l49 votes. while the

We have now total of 1l9 votes. while the
required number is l59. 1t is certain
therefore, that the election of Grant and
Colfax requires the Republican party to
carry one or several of the doubtful States
Upon the heavy electoral vote Of New York
(33), Pennsylvania (26). and Ohio (2l) de
pends the result of the contest. The Re-
publican parry must win if it carries either.
The Democratic party may win II 1t carries
them all.
The Republicans cannot carry either
New York. Pennsylvania or Ohio. without
thorough organization and systematic work
in every county and school district, and cs
pecial,y in every ward and precinct of OIL,
large cities. The great names Of Grant
and Colfax are not sufficient. The person
almterests OF Republican politicians and
Office, seekers working for their own cleo
tons are not sufficient. Public meetings
and speeches. and a few torch-light pre-
eessions and weekly meetings of clubs are
not sufficient.
Itwould indeed be glorious adjunct and
powerful aid in such a campaign if the
Grand Army Of the Republic. the Boys iii
Blue, and where these organizations are no,
formed. the veteran suldicrs OF the war.
acting un their own motion, should in Il
solid body turn out at. stated intervals du
ring the FIVE msnths which will intervene
before the election and evincc their deter
mination, hy the election Of their most hon
ored and successful Chief to the highest of
fee IN the gift of the people. to consum
mate the peace for which they fought un-
der The leader through whom they conquer
ed. As the Democratic party will probab
" place in nomination politician whos,
sole merit is that he n, yer voted man OIL
dollar to carry on the wa always dcnonn
ced it in terms which if true would have
been degrading to all engaged in it. The
veterans of the war could III 10 better or
wiser manner make their influence felt than
by uniting in public and universal public
demonstrations, professions, and meetings |
in favor of their Chief. They hogan tliis
policy at the Soldiers and Sailors Conven-
ton ut Chicago, and We hope they will per-
feet their organization. SO as to have con |
rentions and professions of soldiers and
sxilors in every town and hamlet in the |
country.
Let there be a thorough and early organ |
zation Of Clubs. appointment Of commit
tees. and. canvassing and registration oil
yotersin every town and ward. We should
not delay until Fall. The Summer months
must BE- actively improved. Many doubt
ful voters may be lost by being neglected
till late in the campaign. or won by being
waited upon and brought within the pale
of healthy influences. Individual infiu
ences will 60 further with the doubtful men
than public meetings.
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The American Publishing Company Of
Hartford have sent US the advance sheets OF
"A Personal History Of Ulysses S. Grant,.
1t will contain - full page engravings, with
much Of the kindof knowledge all will want to
know of our next President. The author, A.
ID. Richardson, Esq, says In his preface: II
seek rather to show what made him the man he
is, tho stock from which he sprang; the m uld.
ing influences Of his boyhood; his early militia
ny and civil life; bis intellectual growth and
political education during the great rebellion
and through ali, the little things indicating the
interior life Of the man, what he thought and
said. hoped and feared. This work will be H.
sued in few days, and will contain tull page
engraving Of Hon. Schuyler Colfax with q
sketch Of his life. 1t will also contain the do
ings Of the Chicago Convention with ilustra'
tons ofthe same.
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The Opening Meeting.

Lords Hall was packed full on Saturday
evening, to hear Hon. Hannibal Hamlin.
and Eugene Hale, Esq. 1t was the first
meeting Of the campaign III this town. and
it was noble gathering and an enthusiast
tic and earnest response to the nomination
of Grant and Colfax.
The President of the Grant Club, Gen. j..
C. Caldwell, introduced Mr.. Hamlin, in a
few remarks ,pon the fatal mistake made
in 1864. in the selection of the candidate
for Vice President, and also in praise of
Mr.. uamlin.
Mr.. Uamlin commenced by saying it had
been sometime since he had had the pleas
r,re of addressing an Ellsworth audience
and reckon ny time by events, it had been
an age. 1t is good for rs to be here, said
the speaker. and it is time to be taking
counsel of each other, aud to be preparing
for the coming election. From these few
opening remarks. he reviewed the past.
going back to the commencement of the
war, and tracing events and the move
ments of individuals and parties until the
present time. lie knew it is easy to forget
the pest and to forgive the traitor, but for
himself il lie had the responsibility of deal
ing with treason he would have hung few
of the leaders for an example, not to graf
ify any feelings Of revenge, but to show
those coming after us that treason is Il
crime that cannot go unpublished. He ex-
coriated those democrats who at one time
in the war favored the Union cause. and
then when reverses came, and the SO called
Democratic party, that was in sympathy
with the rebellion had some little hope OF
success in the North, foreook the party OF
the Union and went back into the arms OF
their first love. He had more respect for
the consistent AMI never changing copper.
head than for these. He examined the
acts of Congress, and particularly the pr.
posed changes IN the Constitution of the
Union. showing the great necessity that
certain guarantees should be part and
parcel Of the Constitution, and SO above
the action Of a majority of any party thai
happened to be in power for the time &c
ing. the guaranty that the debt contract
ed to save the life OF the Unioa should b,
paid, and that the rebel debt never shoult
be, should be placed above party action
SO Inc Went on making many tellingpoints
and ut times bringing down the house, TO
an hour OF more.
Mr.. Hale was next introduced. He re
marked that il Lad been well announced
OH the Hills that he was to ''tell what HI
saw aud heard at Chicago" lie then cav
highly graphic and deeply interestin,
. account of the Chicago Conven, ion, az
Of the great enthusiasm of the large mas
SEES Of men there congre.ated. The viii
enthusiasm Of the thousands inside Of til
vast hall, on the nomination of Grant, wa
caugh' up by the dense crowds outside
and given an impetus which sent tl.s nam
.. OF Ulysses S. Grant. on the wings of tn
inds, as It were, until hall, streets an
: house tops resonnded with the watch wor
Of "Grant ard Victory"
Lr. Hale's remarks were eloquent an
: soul stirring, and were well received
Three cheers we're giyen for Grant an
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Gucflal Notices.
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A WORD FROM ONE OF THE PEOPLE,
Under this caption the Argus published, less
than year ago, the following lively note:
MR.. EDITOR:-As ons OF the readers of the
good old Argus, am highly pleased with the
stand you have taken in favor Of General
Grant for the next President Of the United
States. Push along, keep moving it increases
the value Of your paper, in my estimation,
tenfold. Should he maintain the same dgni-
fed, consistent character that he has since he
took command Of the Potomac army, / shall
surely vote for him whsther nominated 6y
Democrats or Republicans.
Yours for lighting it out on this line"
North Berwick, July ~, 1867. 6-S.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

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