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The Portland daily press., 1868-08-25
A EOrCible Argument.

PORTLAND, Aug. "a, 1868.
Mr.. EDIToR,-In speaking of the Democrat
ic meeting Saturday night you have not done
the occasion justice. You say, in effect, that
no forcible arguments were presented That
is not true. | myself saw juvenile Republi-
can standing in the back part of the hall an
parently conversing with his friends on politi-
cal topics. The depravea young man was ut
tering the most radical opinions, though quiz
ety and without creating any disturbance
Retribution, however, was at hand. A chival-
rous young Democrat happened along about
that time and promptly responded. Fearlessly
did this young disciple of Morrissey and friend
OF Seymour come to the rescue of Democratic
principles, not with vain words" but with
vigorous blows from the shoulder. The Repub
lican, apparently taken by surprise did not re
spond, and the Democratic controversialist was
seized before he had done any further damage
than producing a flow of claret.
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-25

FIRE.-The alarm from box 81 at about half
past three O'Clock Monday morning was occa-
stoned by the breaking out of fire in the base
ment OF the two story double wooden house on
Grove street, below Portland, owned by Mr..
Elliot Clark. and occupied by three families.
The fire evidently caught iu closet in the
apartments of Mrs. Braskett, where a pitcher
Of matches was kept, and it is supposed that
it was caused by mice getting into the pitcher.
The steamers were promptly on the ground
and succeeded in getting the flames under be-
fore serious damage had been DONE The loss
will be light and confined entirely to the rooms
i'll the basement
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Political Notes.

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Evening Post says
One of the Grant and Colfax electors for
Alabama, a distinguished rebel officer during
the war, writes from there that the Democrats
will make desperate efforts to carry that State,
and that the election will cost thousand lives
Meetings have been held in his district and
resolutions passed obstracising himself and
other Republicans. Prescription is carried
far that rebel druggists refuse to sell medicines
and grocers to sell food to Republicans; never.
theless, he thinks the Republicans will carry
the State by handsome majority.
The Chattanooga Union says:
We notice that Forrest and some other gen
tlemen, thoroughly disgusted with the vain at
tempt to reason with the devilish spirit of Rad
icalism, now expresses their intention to fight
it out if Brownlow calls out the militia. Don't
do it gentlemen Suffer any and all taunts of
tyranny until after November, and then-well,
we would rather be nimble squirrel than
white Radical
California elects her Congressman on Sept
g. The nOmiE ations are as follows:
Dists. Republican. Democratic. Maj. '67.
I. Frank M. Rixley, Samuel B. Axtell, 14,S05
r. Aaron A. Sargent, James w. CoffroLh, 257
Ill. Chancellor Harrison, flames A. johnson, 1873
sPresent members. democratic majorites.
/ An exchange, speaking of Seymour's letter
of acceptance, says: "It has the clammy cold
ness of Uriah Heep; the audacious assumption
Pecksniff"
Minneapolis letter says "The people of
Minnesota are good for ten thousand majority
for Grant and Colfax."
The Ripon (Wis.) Representative, paper
which the Argus claims among the converts to
Democracy, expired promptly for want of pat
ronage Immediately after its conversion"
Blair has seven children, all of whom will
have to be provided with offices when they
grow up. Horatio Seymour is not parent
now, nor will he be apparent after the election
Ex-President Pierce and General G. 7. Beau
regard, of Southern Confederacy fame are
making tour of the country in private car
riage and are expected in Pittsfeld soon The
Berkshire Eagle says: "We have more re-
spect for Beauregard than We have for his
travelling companion"
The Illinois papers tell of a man who lately
stole his fathers tombstone That is not as
bad as the Democrats, who are robbng the
Confederate graveyard of its buried principles.
In ailuding to the movement toward Grant
among loyal Democrats, the Philadelphia
Press says: "Those citizens who have it in
charge in Pennsylva include persons of in
| fuence and renown. There is hardly a town
ship in which voters are not to be found in IA
vor OF Grant who voted against Lincoln in
1860 and for Mcclellan in 1864"
Ohio sends cheering intelligence Promin-
ent men write from Ohio that the Republican
majority will be at least $4,000, with a gain of
one member, it being almost certain that Sam
Cary will! be defeated for Congress in the Sec
ond District
There was a time when blacks voted in
North Carolina Judge Pearson says that in
those times, before the Constitution of 1885, it
was subject ofremark: "The free niggers al
ways vote for the most respectable men '
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Leach, Parker 4 Co.,
No. =
DEERING BLOCK.
''H CONGRESS ST.
p. 81 r.. H. H.
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Marine Hospital, Portland, Maine.

IDRoPOSALS will be received at the Office of the
Superintendent OF Custom House, in this city,
until Il O'Clock M. on Friday, the 31st August inst
Tor new copper gutter, constructed of % oz copper
and put up on Marine Hospital, Portland, Me-, in
cluding slater's bill
Proposals will also be received at same time and
place tor enlargng and repairing the estern &C tie
Hospital.
Specifications and conditions for the above work
may be seen at the office OF the urdersig ed
HENRY KINGSBURY,
Surernt 'ndent Custom House.
Portland Aug. 2S, 1868. dtd
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NOn-Resident Taxes

N the town OF WestbroOk, in the County Of
Il Cumberland. for the year 1867.
The following list of Taxes on real estate of non
resident owners in the town of westbrook for
the year 1867, in bills committed to Lswis L. Record
Collector OF said town, on the first day OF July,
1867, has been returned by him to me as remaining
unpaid on the twenty-nnth day of June, 1873, by
his certificate of that date, and remains un-
PAID and notice Is hereby given that II the said
taxes, interest and charges not paid into the
treasury OF the said town, within eighteen months
nom the date OF the commitment OF the said bills so
pay the amount due therefor, including interest and
charges, will without further notice be sold at public
auction, at the Selectmens ONCE in said town, on
MONDAY, the fourth day OF January, 1869, at elev-
en- O'Clock In the forenoon.
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A Card.

Clergyman, viii residing in South America as
a missionary, discoved a safe and simple remedy for
the Cure of Nervous Weakness, Early Decay, Dis
eases OF the Urinary and Seminal Organs, and the
whole train OF disorders brought on by baneful and
vicious habits. Great numbers have been cured by
this noble remedy. Prompted by a desire to benefit
the afflicted and unfortunate, will send the recipe
for preparing and using this medicine In sealed en-
veope, to any one who needs it. free OF charge.
Address. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station b. Bible
House, New York City. jy22d3m sN
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-25

REPUBLICAN, MEETING In BowDo1NHAM.-The
Republicans of Bowdoinham have broken the
stiffness of the political atmosphere by a flag
raising and rally. The people turned out in
large numbers from all portions of the town.
and not having a hall of sufficient size thew
were addressed in the street by Gen. f. d.
Sewall of Bath, and Gen. r. Brinkerhoff of
Ohio. The latter kept the closest attention for
nearly two hours, and his demonstrations of
the political topics of the two parties were
fairly and ably discussed -.l.
me town is largely Republican, and our
lrlends may rest assured that we are at work,
month. l0Sn
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ANTNrov1c.rrn wou.,

AN INTOXICATED WOMAN created quite
sensation on Market street last evening. She
began an active bombardment of the boardino
house back of the Printers Exchange with
bricks and stones, but the inaccuracy of her
aim prevented her doing much execution.
especially as the exercise was diversified by
frequent prostratlons in the street. The sad
sight was fast collecting crowd of spectators,
when policeman arrived and took the unfor-
tunate woman to the station house.
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MARRIED.

In this city. Aug 49, by Rev. DR. sbaler. Capt Jas.
T. fullmore: Of Walton, N. S.. and Miss Ada B..
BancTott; OF Portland. [Corrected.l
cisco, and Mary Ann Clark. OF Is.
Rebeckah Smith. OF B.
In Ellsworth Aug. Is, Charles williams OF Frank
lin, and Marion L. Mcrarland Of Trenton
In Ellsworth, Aug. le, Rodney Black and Mary
E. Carter,
In Brewer, Aug. IS, Roderick Sutherland and Miss
Isabel A, Eaton.
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Portland and Vicinity.
New Advertisemenis this Dav.

SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Gorham Republican Caucus.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN
Westbrook Hall Dramatic Club.
AUCTION COLUMN. -=.a--.as-
Property on State Street-E. NJ Patten & Co.
VIEW ADvERrIsEMEST, COLUMN.
Dry Goods-Leach, Parker & Co.
House Tor Sale.
Are You Willing 10 Work.
3. q r. R. r. Notice.
Proposals-Henry Kingsbury.
Rooms to Lett Z. Lewis.
Alpaca Sack Lost.
Newfoundland Dog Lost.
Westbrook Non-Resident Taxes.
Administrators Sale-Lemuel Rich.
Boarders Wanted.
Wallet Lost.
French Calf Skins for Sale.
Salesman Wanted.
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To Pleasure Seekers.

Inc YACHT RAY having been put In com plete
order and under able management is now ready to
take parties sailing, fishing, or to the Islands, The
faeht may be hired by the day, week or month, ON
reasonable terms. Enquire at 81 Commercial Sire
o on board. iunoo.aoa,c
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-25

FIREMEN VIsITORs.-Somerville Engine Co.,
are expected to visit this city on Thursday
morning. Cssco Steam Fire Engine Company
of this city have vote to receive them, and
will give them a collation. and dinner. All
members of the steamers companies are cor
daily invited to participate.
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State News.
ANDRoscoGGIN COUNTY.

We learn from the Lewiston journal that a
number of the business men of that city met
DR.. Tefft Agent of the proposed Somerset
railroad, Friday evening, when DR.. Tefft gave
the facts relating to this proposed road from
West Waterville to Caratunk Falls, on the
Upper Kennebec-s distance of % miles, the
estimated cost of which is $6OOOO0. The
towns on the route have subscribed about
$3.50 900, and $150,O00 more are required. The
Maine Central Railroad have agreed to lease
the road when completed for fifty years, and
pay per cent. interest on its cost not to ex-
ceed 500, 900 per mile. On motion of Marshal
French, Esq, a committee was appointed to
confer with the Mayor and President of the
Common Council with reference to giving DR..
Tefft hearing before the City Council and
all other citizens who may be interested, on
Monday evening. F
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DIED.

Years.
at SO tranklin street
In this city, Aug "a, Florence Ford, only daugh.
ter Fr OF Mm r; and Ammo w. Short aged months.
from No. Middle street.
In Coil ham, Aug; 2i. Mrs. Jane Decker, aged So
years,-rect OF the late Geo. w Decker
In Ellsworth. July ~, Harriet Elizabeth wife Of
DR.. P. H. Harding, and daughter OF joel Neyens
Esq. OF Lewiston. aged 80 years.
In Saco, Aug. 20. Mrs Mary j., wife of Moses p
Church. aged ~ years.
In Monmouth, Aug. IL, Adde p. Arnold, aged
year months
\, In Trenton, July 27, Mrs. Priscilla, wife of Joseph
M; Currier aged - years.
r. IN dIantville, Mass, Aug. g, Miss Hannah Beck
0rosS aged 81 years,-formerly OF Portland.
@ ~ Inc funeral services of the late Jeremiah
SmetI VIII take place this Tuesday afternoon, at
O'CLOCK, from his late residence Washington ST.
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-25

THE Library Committee of the Mercantile
Library Association hereby acknowledge the
receipt from Hon. John Mussey of nearly $50
volumes of valuable books, and bound volumes
of the Eastern Argus from 1903 to 1843; also,
volume of maps and plans of American and
European cities, with several volumes of mis-
cellaneous papers. Per Order.
August "a 1868
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-25

THE VALUE OF THE DECIMAL PoINT-If a
Democratic paper desires to speak of the ma
tional debt it does so in this way $2523, ,534,-
$4,000. If it were to speak of one cent ia the
same connection it would appear in this way
$O001.O. An imposing numerical array is cas-
lily arranged in this way But in speaking of
tie Democratic meeting Saturday night the
Argus appears to have omitted the decimal
point. For 10000, read 100000. Two thousand
is much nearer the true number than twenty
thousand, though in the generosity of our
heart we set the number as high as six or eight
thousand. Don't be so modest Mr. Argus; two
thousand is not enough. You may claim six
thousand without much exaggeration
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-25

PUBLIC SCHooLs.-At the meeting of the
School Committee last evening, Miss Mary
Currier was elected an assistant in Primary
No g. and Miss Caroline A. Woodman assist
ant, and Miss Ellen II. Pickering and Mis-,
Carrie NJ Gerrish temporary assistants in the
Center Grammar School for Girls,
An order was passed transferring Primary
School No. 6 to the school building on Spring
street, just above Oak, which has been altered
and fitted to accommodate a primary school.
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-25

Major Haggerty, the gifted and eloquent edi-
tor of the "Irish Republic" is welcome to
Portland There are very few of our ex-
changes that we read with so much pleasure
as the paper that he edits. Not a line of it is
heavy. 1t doesn't know how to be tame.
Many of our readers will remember vigorous
article we republished a few days ago from
its columns entitled The Irishman and Poor
Richard"
An Irish Democrat is an illogical being
How the people of a country that is bowed
beneath the burdens Of despotism can seek
homes under republican institutions and
then ally themselves with unpatriotic men
who would establish a still more obnoxious
species OF despotism here, is one of the most
perplexing problems with which the students
OF current history have to deal. There are
many Irishmen-this year especially-who
have discovered that their interests are identi-
cal with those of the advocates of freedom in
America as well as in Ireland Major Hag-
gerty is one OF these, and it will be with great
interest and pleasure that our citizens listen to
him at Lancaster Hall to- night
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-25

AN INDICATIoN.-We understand that on
the free train on the Portland & Kennebec
Railroad Saturday-the train that brought
people to hear Pendleton-a vote was taken
for President, and Grant and Colfax beat Sey-
nour and Blair by three votes
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-25

TEMPERANCE CoNvENTIoN.-The Cumber-
land County Temperance Association will hold
monthly meeting at Falmouth (Foreside) in
the Methodist meeting house, on Thursday,
September Sd, commencing at o'clock in the
afternOOn .. ..-
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ONLY SIX WEEKs.-Dn. b. O. ps,

SHN WI EKS.-DR. b. O. PERRY,
Dermatoiogst, OF 40 Bond Street, New YORK, can be
consulted at Al Winter Street Boston, for all Diseas-
Is Of tho soaip Loss Of HaIr, and Premature Gray
ness. Also, Comedones (Grubs) and Pimples on the
lace, Unnatural Red Noses Moles and wens effeetu-
ally removed without leaving any mark or scar. No
charge for consultation. Send for circular
August 10. 1863. end4wsn
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business Items.

THE REToRT CoRTEoUs-"You'r dull
looking set" as Sozodont said to the neglected
teeth. "We shall soon improve under your
auspices" as the neglected teeth said to Sozo-
don't
"SPALDING's GLUE" with brush, useful and
indispensable in every well-regulated house.
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Valuation Tax.
Ayerill David, house lot, Pleasant ct,
School Dist No3,. 100 100
Brackett samu / M, s acres moving
School District No4, 100 sos
lot, School Dist No II, 1900 1888
% scres"Goold lot" School Dist No
50 acres Trickey lot, II, $50 SO
New house ami lot, " IL, 800 1924
New house and lot II, 500 go
Charles Lewis, house lot Pleasant st.
School Dist. No 3, 100 100
Downs Harriet, acres land, School
Dyer Isaac & Son. 2 acres land, wharf,
and buildings thereon school District
Dali. William, house and lot, School i''' -
Fickstt Ezekiel l-9 house and lot.
School Dist No 1, 400 512
French George, house lot, "Racklef"
School Dist No3, 500 $50
alidden Daniel, house and lot, schI
Green \, house lot, Racklea, schI
Harmon Loronzo D, two acres land, 100 SiS
Hanson Frances b, eight acIes land,
Hanson Nicholas, twenty acres land. 400 siS
hnightMary, thirty-three acres pastur-
Lewis Samuel, "vogel" mill and privi-
lsge. saccarappa, 1000 1880
LanoeTt George, house lot, $50 10
moving, Sch'l Dis, is, 1850 HT2
Two and three-fourths acres moving
Merrill Charles H. house lot Saccarappa, 100 l2S
Me rill e, house lot (Raekef) SchlDist
Nos, 200 sSO
Porter Oliver, 81 acres (Seal lotL $50 $40
Phillips Edmund, heirs of, 10 acres
moving and barn. Seh1 Dist No q 1150 14T2
Sturdevant Isaac, est, marsh and flats,
Schl Dist No 16, balance, 700 bJd
Small David o, house and lot, Sacca-
Kappa, 500 go
Stewart Thomas, 9 acres, "Bond" lot,
and barn, Seh'l Dis No 4, 100 sos
Smith Chas II, house lot Seh'l Dist No
3, %' 800 8A
Sylvester Geo H, 2 house lots, Pleasant
Street, 200 $50
Thoms William, u acres NOW ing and
barn. SchI Dist Mol 75O 96O
Warren George, house lots (Mahew)
schr Dist No g.. 200 $50
Warren Nathl est, Haskell house and
lot, Saccarappa, 100 500
Wilson Joel, heirs OF, shop and lot SchI
Dist No g. 500 $40
Winchester Hiram, 5acres, Fowler lot, 2O6 asa
Ward w S, 8 acres, "Hamlin" lot, Schl
Dist NJ Is, 400 b12
Walton John T. house lot 5 and mate
rials tor house, Sch'l Dist Nos 500 $50
GEORGE c. GOLDMAN,
Treasurer of Westbrook.
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Yard SeUe2l.

The Republicans of West End will meet at
Harmon's Hall on Wednesday evening, Aug.
26th for the purpose of forming Grant and
Colfax Club. Come one, come all. A full at
tendance is very desirable. Good speaking
may be expected. 2t Per Order.
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-25

AN INTERESTING ExPERIMENT.-The first
nomination in Pittsburg, Pa, on the direct
vote system was made on Saturday. Republi-
can candidates for Mayor, Treasurer and
Comptroller were voted for direct at the usual
polling places and in the same manner as at a
regular election, the meeting being held in the
afternoon. The Dispatch says the result was
satisfactory, the vote being very large and
much interest manifested.
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-25

SAVAGE AssAULT.-Yesterday morning q
teamster named John Dehan, got into an al
tercation with lad named Daniel Delaney
and during the alteration struck the lad on
the head with an iron shovel. The blood
spurted out very freely from the wound in
ficted, but fortunately the skull was not bro
ken. The lad was taken to the mill of his en-
ployers, Messrs. Winslow 8 Doten, and his
wound was dressed. During the day, Dehap,
to avoid an arrest settled the matter with the
lad and his employers. Aos
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buy your Furnace ConI, and
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My spacious Store House is filed TO repetion. the
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of determines myself to share these super
excellent bargains equally with my customers.
The Black Smiths about town are rapidly find
ing out that have the best Cum. Coal.
aug13dsNtf sos. POOR,
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TIE DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENTS at West
brook Hall, behring's Bridge, given under the
auspices of the Ladies' Sewing Circle, are be-
coming quite popular, and we bespeak for
them a crowded hall this evening
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-25

WARD SEvEN.-The Republicans of this
Ward are evidently wide awake and determ-
ined to show good record in this campaign
Another enthusiastic meeting of the Grant
Club was held last evening. Spirited speeches
were made by General John NJ Brown, j. E.
Donnell, T. B. Reed, G. w. Woodman, c. G.
Chapman and others, and large number of
gentlemen signed the rolls of the organization.
There seems to be a very general feeling
among the Republicans of this Ward to do all
in their power towards the perpetuation of the
great principles represented by the party of
which they are members.
The meeting was adjourned to Friday even
ing at Z IL O'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-25

The VERMONT ELEcTIoN.-The people of
Vermont pursue the even tenor of their way
Notwithstanding the near approach of their
State election. A week from to-day is the
time appointed for the reelection of John B.
Page as Governor over j. L. Edwards, his
Democratic opponent, by at least the 2Ols4
majority of last year. The Republican candi-
dates for Congress from the 1st, I'd and Sd dis
tricts respectively are Charles w. Willard,
Luke p. Poland and Worthington G. Smith.
Inc least Republican majority in 1866 was in
the thlrd district which Smith carried by 5,S44.
wizard Is new man, nominated in place Of
Mr. Woodbridge, the present member after a
hard struggle in the convention.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Republican Caucus, Gorham ,

tne republicans of fGorham are requested to meet
at .ne Town House on Saturday, August 29th, at 8
O'CLOCK NJ, TO nominate a candidate for Represen-
tative to the Legislature.
Per Order of Town Committee,
Gorham, Aug "a, 1868. auabdSwtd
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1NvINCIBLEs OF WARD SIx-The members
of this Company hold meeting in the Ward
Room tomorrow evening, at which every one
is expected to be present Those wishing to
join are invited to meet at the same time and
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See Bunch of Grapes

On Standard in another column of SPEER'S
STANDARD WINE BITTERS 1t is highly re-
commended by physicians for dyspeptics on account
of its tonic properties, its purity and its delicious
flavor. iune 6-sndS,w3m
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Portland Institute !
Public LibrN7.u 7

THE public are hereby notified that on and after
L Monday, July 18th, the rooms will be closed dur
ing the morning, and open to the public in the AFTER
noon from TO 5, and evening from to o'clock
every day, Sundays excepted.
Room in the Northwest Corner of City Building,
Under the New City Hall.
Subscriptions, with privilege taking out two books
at time, two dollars per year. jy11sNdtf