The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-09-07
State News.
ANDRoscoGGIN COUNTY.

"Mr. John w. Parker, was Captain of the
cavalcade in the Republican procession last
evening. While on duty on Lower Main
street, he detected a man with large stone
in his hand, and he had barely made this dis.
covery when he saw him raise his arm as if to
throw it. Quick as thought Mr.. Parker sez-
ed a revolver from friend, made dash for
him, and presenting the loaded irearm to his
face coolly assured him that he might giUe
stones, but only on condition of taking cold
lead. Those democratic fingers loosed their
hold, the stone dropped to the ground, and the
fellow proceeded as fast as his legs would carry
him toward the stand where the Democratic
speakers were holding forth. "-Lewiston Jour
nal.
The annual Camp Meeting at Poland will
open Monday Sept. 7th. A large tentfor men,
bers ofthe Young Mems Christian Association
will be provided. o.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 1855 8,
1t is definitely ascertained that the young
man who jumped overheard from the steamer
James Brooks, last week, was James p Wright
of Otisfield. ace
OXFORD COUNTY. ,.
The Androscoggin Herald learns that sec.
ond attempt was made in Hartford, day or
two since to takn up rails on the P. &. o. c.
railroad, but the parties were stopped by legal
powers. About a dozen rods have been oos-
ened in both attempts III
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
The editor of the Winthrop Bulletin has
been shown pOorly-eXecuted counterfeit two
dollar note on the Undertook National Bank
of New York. We caution our merchants to
be on their guard. QEEfg
The tt irty-seventh annual Fair of the Ken
nebec Agricultural Society will be held at
Readfeld on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept.
23d and oath.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The Winthrop Bulletin saws that proposals
for building the Somerset railway from West
Waterville to SOou will be received by John
Aver, Esq, of the former place, before the 18th
INST. The work Is to be commenced immedi-
ately. t IA
The Somerset Musical Association held their
sixth annual session in Coburn Hall, Skowhe-
gan, Thursday and Friday of this week, Miss
Eta Woodman, OF Pennington, being soprano
soloist. e.4..
sAGADAHoC COUNTY. WV
The Bath Times learns that Dr. A. X. Gill
more, of that city, and others, have made ar
rangemtnts for the running of a steamboat
from that port to Augusta and intermediate
landings. The Times says: "The steamboat
in question is new boat. built and fixed up
expressly for this route, by VIM. &. A. Curtis,
Portland, and owned by A. X. Gilmore She
is about 80 feet in length by about IA feet
beam, with tonnage of about 80 tons. She
has side wheels, engine and boiler of first-rate
quality, and every way constructed for con-
venience OF passengers, safety and speed. She
will arrive here on Saturday of this week,
with the prospect of beginning her regular
trips the week following"
WASHINGTON COUNTY ~
The Washington County Musical Associa-
ton will hold its annual convention at Machi-
as on Tuesday, Sept. %, and close Friday even
ing the 25th. The Festival will be conducted
by Mr.. F. s. Davenport, of Bangor.
Gov. CT amberain has delivered his lecture
on the Surrender of Lee" at Machias and
Dennysville during the past week. 1t is
proper that the people should be reminded If
this fact in these days of rebel audacity.
WALDO COUNTY
The County Fair will be holden at Belfast
October 18th and 14th
Belfast is rejoicing in the prospect of new
public hall.