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The Portland daily press., 1868-02-27
A Hard Customer.

DAMS Mills Village has become place of
some note. was sitting on box at the
courthouse door shelling corn by the side of
the road the other day, when gentlemanly
looking man came along in a sleigh, and
stopping opposite, inquired the way to Dams
Mills.
l answered that he was on the right road,
Mills.
he had a few remarks to make about the
weather, and then asked me if would like
to subscribe for the Maine Democrat.
replied that / should not; the Maine
Democrat, according to my view, was nothing
but decoy-a piece eff deception sailing un-
der false eolors. 1t pretended to support the
rights of man, and yet held up system un-
der which men raised up children by their
slaves aud then put them into the market
for sale. .e8
"Well', said the agent, "that was under
the constitution. The Democrats would moi
have it SO if they could help it,"
"Yes, they would" said 1, "lor when the
question of amending the constitution of the
United States was before the House of Rep
resentatives of Maine, the three democratic
Representatives right about here voted against
it and in favor of continuing the curse of slav-
cry as national institution"
"They did?" said he.
eyes, they did, Lord of Shapleigh, Boynton
or Cornish, and Bradbury OF Zimington, all
voted against amending the Constitution OF
the United States SO as to abolish slavery.
So you see that the five Ossipee towns to-
gether with Shapleigh and Acton, stand upon
the record in favor OF perpetuating the curse
of slavery under the plausible name of De
moeracy." tf.A
The stranger then inquired if had heard
about strife that had been got up between
President Johnson and General Grant, which
waslikely to cost the United States an hund
red thousand dollars.
l answered that had read the correspond.
ence between President johnson and General
Grant. 1t was mere question of ueraeity
and hoped Congress would not waste time
on questions which had little connection
with public affairs, but remove the traitor
Johnson at once from the place he how holds
The country has suffered enough by the ac-
tion OF gambling politicians in the name OF
Democracy.
''What have they suffered?" said the Maine
Democrat man.
replied that the leaders of Democracy
had murdered three Presidents within the
space of about twenty-five years, and had
foisted three Presidents onto the nation
through the channel OF the Vice Presidency
and the worst of it is the people sit down
quietly under the outrage.
"Well," said the stranger, al see that l can
not prevail on you to take Democratic pa
per, but do you know of any one who would
be likely TO take it."
Ireplied that did not; that Dams Mills
village, where he was bound, was undergoing
change. Its natural advantages were for
merly set at naught for pettylogging and
sham-demociacy: but having failed to pro-
cure Democratic minister, and the great
sachem OF Democracy having sold out anu
gone to New Hampshire and the Free VIII
Baptists of the pace being now favored with
reformation which is in progress with favor
able prospects, i. is probable that Dams
Mills Village will become what nature design
The Portland daily press., 1868-02-27
DAILY PRESS.
PORTLAND
Thursday Morning, February az, 1868
The Maine Stnie Press
PORTLAND.

Published this morning, contains a full ae.
count OF the exciting events at Washington at
tending the attempted removal of Stanton, the
impeachment of the President and the debates
in Congress relating thereto; the adventures
OF a would-be Secretary of War; the Con-
gressional record of the week; the proceedings
OF the State Legislature; Gov Bullock's
Message vetoing the bill to repeal the Massa-
chusetts Constabuldry law; Senator Robes
Speech on the Assumption of Municipal War
Debts; Report of an important Railroad
Meeting in this city,; letter from Mechanic
Fails; two articles on Agricultural topics; to-
gether with the usual variety of foreign and
domestic news, shipping news, market re-
ports, &c, &C.
The Portland daily press., 1868-02-27
The Mercantile Agency,
AZ Congress and 4G wafer Street, Boston,


VII hare an Office First Of March in Jose Bloch
No. ss Exchange ST., opposite the Custom
House, Portland.
This institution was established by Lewis Tappan,
in new York, in 1Slt; by him aud Edward E. Dun
bar IN Boston, in 1S43 and subsequentlyby them and
their in each of The principal cities Of the
United States and Canada; and is believed to be the
first and original organizat on in ;ny part of the
world, for the purpose of procuring in a thorough
manner recording and preserving for its patrons de-
tailed information respecting the home standing, re-
sponsbity and credit Of ofMerchants, Manufacturers,
Traders, &C., to aid in dispensing credit and collect
ing debts.
During the twen y-six years that the Mercantile
Agency has been in ration there has been time
that it has not enjoyed the confidence and patronage
Of the most honored and sagacious business men in
each community where one of its offices has been To-
Gated. With determination, adhered to from the
first opening oftbi3 Office to the present time, 10
the aid ocreliable and painstaking correspon-
dents, men OF character and integrity, competent
assistants and clerks in all responsible positions, aud
to be strictly impartial in our reports without fear
or favor, the business has grown 10 extent cores
ronding to the increased territory and extended bust
ness of the country; and has the agency been
in condition to render such valuable service to its
subscribers as at the present time.
In addition to The recorded reports revised syste-
matically twice year ly correspondence and trav-
eng, we have, for the past three years, issued to
subscribers who desired it, they paying an addion-
al subscription for the use thereof, a REFERENCE
BOOK, containing names OF individuals and firms in
Mercantile, Manufacturing, Mechanical, and other
business, arranged in alphabetical order in their
respective towns cities, with double rating ap-
pended (as per Key furnished with the book,l show
ing first approximately the pecuniary strength, and
secondly, the mercantile credit This work, now is
sued in January and July of each year, is kept use
ul to subscribers by the issue OF weekly, Tor more
irequent) notifications OF important changes which
affect the ratings.
Besides the GENERAL REFERENCE BOOK, of
whole U. S. and Bri ish Provinces we issue a
BOOK OF PRINCIPAL CITIES, some 70 in num-
ber,
NEW ENGLAND REFERENCE BOOK, and
WESTERN REFERENCE BOOK.
Al of the three last named are included in the
first, and either be supplied to subscriber ac-
cording to the wants of his business.
We shall lie Pleased 10 eXhib the Reference Book
and other flcities of the Agency, and 10 answer
such questions may be asked respecting sys-
tenn and terms of subscription, upon application per-
sonally or by letter.
EDWARD RUSSELL & co.
January l. 1863.
The Portland daily press., 1868-02-27

ell it to bean honest, active community and
a blessing to the surrounding country.
The stranger then bid me good morning
and proceeded, but what luck he bad with his
Maine Democrat have never learned'
Newfied, Feb. 25. GEES.
The Portland daily press., 1868-02-27
Naslil tor SaIA.

T5NHE subscribers offer for sale their place. well
Il known as the Whitehousc Farm, situated in
the town of Cumberland. on the couqty road lead
ing from Gray to Portland. Said farm contains
about 1i0 acres and is of the best hay farms in
the county. Ten miles from Portl md and two and
bait from the Portland and Kennebe; Depot
buildings air; house. two stories; barn, II by 81
fset, in good repsr. This farm will be sold with or
without the stock and farming tools at rare bar
OF w. L. y t. Il. HALL, at the farm, or r G HALL
Est. GRAY Corner. feb22dif
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In Casco. A good farm contain-
ANN y ing about so acres OF good early
E Ina afSAlSA land, one third fenced by Thomps. n
Hsa IESEafigssI Pond about 250 rods OF stone wall,
=-1-=4-e : ivlded into tillage, pasturaee and
wood land is situated a good, Travelled road
leading TO Mechanics Falls, one mile and half from
Casco Village, halt mile from school house. and in
good neighbolhood. The land is early, good and
easy to cultivate, and will cut about twelve tons of
hay. On said farm there is new barn, built in
1866, a good wood house. and small, convenient
house. pleasantly situated; coed well of water on
the place. viii be sold at bargain il applied Tor
soon. Inquire Of l.. p. HOPPER,
AT No. A Brown Street, or address Box 9S7 P. O.,
Portland. feb12d1m*
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REAL ESTATE.
Only Sc kzlN-

One of The best bargains in the CITY. A three
hiIi story brlck residence on Lincoln street in a
sa4!:Agood nsi shborhood, coniang nine rooms gas,
wa;ef, &c; all in good repair. Lot 20 feet deep
WIN privilege OF passage way the rear. Will
pe SOLO at the above low figure, as The owner is TO
leave the city inmediately
Apply to GEO r. DAVIS & co.
Dealers in Real Estate, No. Morton Bloc!l.
h5fg@Arpns cnnt froGd1w
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For. Sale.

HOUSE and Lot No Go Park Street. House in
good order, furnished with Cas- Bath Room and
plenty OF soft and hard water.
Also Lotof Land on India st, 120x10O.
Apply TO II. o. CONhNT,
fel7dtf No 153 Commercial St
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MISCELLANEOUS.
No. 3.
s1MILIA sIMILlBUs CURANTUR.
Humphreys Homeopathic Specifies,

HAVE PROVED, from the most ample expert
cient, and Reliable. They are the only Medicines
perfectly ad pied TO popular use-so simple that
mlstakes cannot be made in usipg them; so harmless
as 10 Dc iree from danger and efficient to be al
ways reliable. They have raised the highest COM
mendaion from all, and will always render satisiac-
ion.
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Cottage Honse for Sale.

WITHIN five Minutes walk of the Post Office q
w story and a half house. nearly new, contain
ing six finished rooms in complete order, and very
conveniently arranged An nexlaustible supp V O
good water, the crllar containing one of the largest
filtered cistcrns in the cat The House was thor
oushly painted last season. Centrally situated in a
good neighbQrhoOd, and will be sold cheap and on
accommodating terms. Apply to
WILLIAM II. JERRIS,
feb25dd Real Estate a gent.
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House Lots.
Farm for Sale.

TWO on Congress near State Street, and eight
Il lots on Emery, Lewis and Thomas Streets for
sale by W. II. STEPHENSON,
Feb TO- 1SGS.-tf At 2d National Bank
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ASSOCIATE GFECEs.

e. RUSSELL & CO., Boston, and Portland Il. G.
DUN q Co., New York City, Albany, Buffalo
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Pittsburg
Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, ,Charlest n
New Orleans, Louisville, Memphis, st. Louis, and
London, England. DUN. WIMAN & CO., Tor
onto, G. W !, Montreal, c. E., and Halifax. N. S.
Jan tfeb27
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Land for Smie.

X PART of the late Mary S. Lun's Estate, near
"A Portland, via Tukeys Bridge; in parcels 10
suit Purchasers. Enquire 10 person or by letter OF
JAMES JOHNSON,
Slroudwater, Nestbrook Admir- of said Estate with
viii annexed. oct 22-d&wtf
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Hs:i; 49, to 40 tons hay. Buildings good. Only two
4a..A. miles from the vilia'e Of West Gorham, very
easy land to work. Apply to
w. II. JERRIS,
Zeal Estate Agent, opp Preble House, Portland
Feb 22-d3w&WIw&
The Portland daily press., 1868-02-27

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crying Collie OF ree,hing OF infants, %
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Cholera M orbMsN Nausea, ,Vomiting,25
Coughs, Gods Bronchitis 25
Neuralgia, L0othache, Faceache %
Headaches, Sick Headache, vertigo,2 ,25
~ DySpepsia, Bilious Stomach, 25
Suppressed or painful Periods, 25
Whiies too prof1se Periods, 25
Sroup, Cough. difficult Breathing, 25
HnEt hfaeslnl ,Erysipel IS, ,Eruptions, %
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NboOping Cough violent Coughs, 80
- AsIhusa, Oppressed Breathing, 50
Ear DlscEarses Impaired HeaIing,50
"23 scrofuin, ,enlaIgedGlands, ,Swellings, 80
"a senerni Debility, Physi alWeakness,' 0
- Dropsy, and scanty Secretions so
70 Seas.ckness, sickness from riding. 80
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80 Urinary We.knes., wettins bed, 50
81 Painful siefiOsss, with Spasms, 30
"32 SuGcrings at Change OF Lie. 90
"33 Epfiepsy Spasms. st. Yitus' rance 90
81 Diphsheria, liberated Sore Thros', 60
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free OF charge on receipt of the price. Address
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Office and Depot No 562 Broadway, New York
/ DIR. II UMPHREY is consulted daily at his office,
personally or by letter as above or all forms of dis
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f. Swcetzor and Crosman Il Co, Agents.
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TO be aOId Vmnediately.
EOR SALE

IN NORWAY, Me-, valuable farm, containing
250 acres, cuts al out seventy-five tons OF lay.-
House, woodhouse, stable, barn and out buildings
all in first rate order within three miles OF South
Paris Station. viii be sold on favorable terms, or
exchanged or desirable real estate in Portland
For particulars enquire Of j. G. PROCTER.
feb12dtt No. 90 Exchange Street.
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N. A. FOSTER. pRopR,EroR.

TERMs:-Eight Dollars year in advance.
~ Single copies cents.
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WI hare an Office First Of March IN Jose Block
No. IS Eachange ST., opposite the Custom
House. PortEanH.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-16
MunChause nism.

The rapid growth of vegetation in
the Pacific States, as reported by let
ter writers from that region, surpass-
es all our experience in this part OF
the world. The following instance,
related by visitor to the Sacramen
to valley, puts the case in the strong
est light yet: II went over last sum-
mer with two friends, and Jones took
us to a four acre lot he had just pre-
pared for planting. We all went to
the centre of the lot, and he there
made q single hill, and showed us q
cucumber seed. "Now, boys" said
he, "when I put this seed into the
ground yeu must run for the fence,
and get out as quick as you can. y
No sooner had he dropped the seed
than he and the others started off as
if a bull dog was after them. l was
so surprised that l forgot the warn
ing until / saw vine pushing up the
ground and making for me. Then
ran az if for my dear life, but before
l got to the fence, the vine caught nae
and began to wind round me like q
snake. / was very much alarmed
and put my hand into my pocket for
nv iackknife, with which to cut my
self loose, but to my horror, l could
not get it in, on account of cucum
Der which hung there and which was
growing like blazes."
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-16
The Amended Tax Law.

The following is the amendment to
the tax law, os which we spoke two
weeks since, to wit:
''Each person required by this act
to list property, shall make out and
deliver to the Assessor, when requir-
ed, or within ten days thereafter, :
statement, by his oath or affirmation,
of all the personal property, money,
credits, investments in bonds, stocks,
joint stock companies or otherwise in
his possession, or under the control
of such person, on the day proceed
ing the second Monday of April of
that year, and which by the provi-
slons OF this act he is required to list
for taxation, either as owner or hold
er thereof, or as guardian, parent,
husband, trustee, executor, admins
traitor, receiver, accounting officer,
partner, agent or factor; provided,
that if any such person shall have
converted moneys, credits or other
personal property in the year pre-
eeeding the said second Monday of
April, into bonds or other securities
of the United States, or this State,
not taxed, and shall hold or control
said bonds or other securities when
he is required to list his property, he
shall list the monthly average value
of said moneys, credits or other prop
erty thus converted, while such
moneys, credits, or other property
was held or controlled by him; and
provided further, that any indebted
ness of such person or persons, rep
resented by him, created by invest
ment in said bonds or other securi-
ties, shall not be deducted from the
amonnt of monies and credits in
making up his list for taxation"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-16
A Powerful Patron.

During the war a young Lieuten-
ant, with bran new shoulder strap,
took his seat with a rather plainly
dressed lady In one of our railway
trains. The following conversation
took place between them-the shout
der strap leading off thus:
"Madam, have you any relatives ir
the war?'
eyes sir, my husband is soldier
IN the army!"
"Ah, indeed! / am an officer il
the army, Madam, and my influence
may serve your husband if / shoult
meet him. What is his name?"
"Ulysses S. Grant"
The young Lieutenant vamooset
at the next stopping place, too mod
est even to wait to be thanked.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-16
Grants Habits.

Gen. Grant has been accused of
intemperance The copperheads
fight him with talk about this alleged
bad habit, just as the rebels fought
him with powder and ball during the
war; but the case is set right in a lit
tie speech which the Hon. W. E.
Dodge made ON Thursday evening.
Mr.. Dodge said that he had just been
in Washington, and had had long
interview with Gen. Grant, and con-
tinued he, 81 left him with the con-
viction that neither we nor the friends
of temperance have any cause for anx-
iety in this respect" Mr.. Dodge is
President of the National Temper
ance Society, and no one can be more
hostile to everything approaching
intemperate habits IN public man.
The truth is that the practice of Gen.
Grant is total abstinence. In camp
he almost alone, among all the
prominent officers of the army-nev-
ertolerated liquor or wine either at
his table or about his tent. Fatigu-
ing marches and the excitement and
exhaustion of battles did not make
nm Drehk Ov1T NO ruIo, u0u uS ylFtrvfs
or taste anything alcoholic. Again
and again we have seen wine offered
him at public and private dinners,
only to be steadily refused. We are
assured that now, in time of peace,
and in the society of Washington, he
still maintains the same custom.
His enemies must invent some other
story. The people will never be-
lieve that Gen. Grant is drunkard;
and if, from not personally knowing
Grant, they are not sure of the facts,
they will answer as President Lincoln
did. "Let me know what kind Of
whiskey Grant drinks, and l will
send barrel to every one of our
Generals. ". Y. Sun.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-16

AFTER ELECTION.

AFTER ELECTION.
Wrote Anson to Andy, You were never so right
As in saying twas better to drink than to fight.
Words fuller of wisdom have never alasi
Been spoken since Baalam spake unto his ass
BY this sign we conquered. till yesterdays morn
Revealed thatour conquests were .'all in horn
o, Andy, dear Andyl 1t grieves ME to write
How the Radicals walloped us clean out OF sight
AS though we'd been grasshoppers sucking the
dew.
Instead OF brave Democrats standing by yeu
o. Andyi My eyes swim, my brain is sore tossed
when / think what we hoped for, and what We
have lost;
Our whisky, our money, the offices. all
That quickens our hearts, or slackens our gall.
With pockets allempty, and outlets all dry,
I'm sorry to tell, you cannot rely
Any longer ON us-we have fought our last fight
Drunk our last drop of whisky, and had our last
tight
Our party's disbanded. dear Andy, and can't
Be prevented from going by thousands fer Grant
In truth were it not for my promise To you,
believe on my soul would go for him too.
With your leave, dear Andy, I'll 10 so. think,
It's so cold and so lonely, with nothing to drink.
Quoth Andy to Anson. ''Just stop your see saw,
And go where you please with your jabbering
jaw.
learned when an Alderman not to rely
Upon those whose valor was ''all in your eye'
Men of great swelling words don't count in !
fight,
And don't help one much by saying "you are
see where missed it'll ought to have staid
With the great Union party that swears by Ben
Wade,
And still been the ''MoseS" promised to be,
Instead of q Pharaoh to Davis and Lee.
But, alas! It's too late-the die il is east;
cannot go back-the RubicOn's passed.
I'll stand while can, and fall when can't;
But never. so help me. will go for Grant,
With ny leave, Anson? Would you know wha
Think
think there is nothing like something to drink
(Anson and Andy in chorus ;
Think there is nothing like something to drink
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-16
GALLIPoLIs, OHIO, APRIL 16, 1868.
[From the Zanesrille Courier. !

1t is well-known fact that Andrew John
son felt an unusual interest in the late elec-
ton in N. H., and that he used his official po-
sition to give laid and comfort to the DEM
ocratic party.-In view of this fact, the fol-
lowing from the Concord, N. H. Independent
Democrat, is "rich and racv:''