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The Portland daily press., 1868-08-06

CRIMINAL TERMINATION, J., PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-Th first case presented to the jury
for trial was that OF John Lanuigan, alias John
Langdon, ior larceny of some rigging belonging to
Asa Littlejohn. As the prisoner had no counsel the
Court assigned H. j. Swasey, Esq, for his cefence.
Langdon asserted that he purchased the rigging of
man whom he did not know, paying him four dol
lars down and promising to pay two dollars more
after he had sold the rigging The jury did not be-
lieve the story for they broughtn verdict of guilty
Webb, County Attorney. Swasey.
James Broderick tried on an Indictment
charging him with breaking into store in the night
time and stealing thirty gallons of whiskey Messrs
Howard & Cleaves defended him. His story was
that he met man on Commercial street who
quested his assistance in carrying tub OF liquor to
Franklin street. Mr.. Cleaves, in his argument to
the jury commended that had not been proved that
any crime had been committed. No owner of the
whiskey had appeared no person had claimed it or
alleged that he had been robbed of any whiskey
Further, according to our law stealing whskey was
no crime as it is not allowed to be kept for SALE 1t
is not property. it lis outlawed.
In his charge to the jury, Judge Walton instructed
them that intoxicating liquors are property, and II
they satisfied they prisoner broke into the shop
and stole the whikey they must bring in verdict OF
guilty.
The jury failed to agree upon verdict, standing
ten for conviction to two Tor acquittal.
Webb. Howard & Cleayes
Randall c. Weeks, indicted with Charles H., Moul-
ton, who had pleaded guilty of larceny of two single
harnesses from D. c. Emery, ESQ.,, of Gorham was
sentenced to thirty days in the county jail and to pay
fine of $50. Moulton stands trial.
Charles III. Moulton, indicted with Randall c.
Weeks, retracsd his plea of not guilty ndict-
ment charging Kim with larceny OF a single harness
from William Crockett, of Gorham, and was SEN
fenced to thirty days in the county jail and to pay
fine of $50.
Webb, County Attorney. Howard & Cleaves.
Martin Morrissey was tried on an indictment charg-
ing him with assault and battery on Nancy F. Sid
ney. There had been fracas between Morrissey
and Mr.. Sidney, during which Mrs. s. alleges that
the assault and battery was committed upon her.
Morrissey's story that he, with comrade,
went to Sidney's house and called for beer when
Sidney hit him crack on the side of his head with
the beer pitcher. In the scufie that ensued Mrs.
Sidney was struck by her husband. Also that Mrs.
Sidney struck him with chair
The jury returned verdict of guilty, and Morris
sey was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail
Webb. Haskell.
Court adjourned to O'Clock Thursday morning
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The Portland, White Mountains and Og-
deusburg MISUNDERSTANDING of Corpora
tors and Directors at Dalton, N. III.
SUMNER House,

81. -4.. DALTON, N. H. Aug. 4, 1868. !
The annual meeting of the Corporators of
the Portland, White Mountains and Ogdeus-
burg Railroad, was held at this place to-day
There was large attendance of persons inter-
ested in the important enterprise, and the
greatest enthusiasm was manifested. Votes
were passed requesting the Directors to cause
surveys of the line to be made Immediately.
with view of an early location of the road
through this State, urging that steps be taken
at once to procure subscriptions to the capital
stock of the Company.
The following gentlemen were elected Direc-
tors for the ensuing year: John G.. Sinclair of
Bethlehem, Israel Washburn Jr. of Portland,
Horace Fairbanks of st. Johnsbury, James b.
Sumner OF Dalton, Ossian Ray of Lancaster,
Charles Hartshorn of Litfleton, and Timothy
Wolcott of Conway.
Alta Directors meeting subsequently held
Hon. John G.. Sinclair was elected President
and George. A. Bingham, Esq, of Littleton,
was elected Clerk and Treasurer.
The meeting decided that the road should be
built, and that no further delay should be
made in completing the preliminary work OF
organization, raising of means, and location OF
the road. Earnest and interesting speeches
were made by Gen. S. P. Andrew, Hon. j. G
Sinclair, Hon. Geo. w. Heedee, Hon. Jacob
Benton, G. A. Bingham, Ossian Ray, Esq, and
others. A. B.
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Letter from York County.
SOUTH WAIDORORO. Auo q 1853
To the Editor of the Press:

SOUTH WALDOB0RO, Aug. 3, 1868.
To the Editor of the Press:
POLITICS AND CHARCOAL.
Everybody in this part of the State of Maine
knows where WATERFORD is, and what it is;
for thi town, like ScarbOro has always been
noted for having majority of Democrats.
Not always though, as in 1864 it gave ma
iority of forty, for Lincoln and johnson, and
In 1888 it will give larger one for Grant and
Colfax Justice has never been done the
town of WATERFORD, as people outside have
generally got their ideas from the political re-
turns and the amount of charcoal brought
fir ON here.
THE PORTLAND AND ROCHESTER, RAILROAD.
At South WATERFORD the Portland & Roch-
ester Railroad Company have built very neat
depot on the line of their road and in very
short time the track will be laid to this point
ACTIVE BUSINESS MEN.
At this village it was our good luck to fall in
with Mr.. s. ii. Roberts who is ex tensively en-
gagged in the lumber business. He has a fine
single saw mill, besides steam mill for the
manufacturing of clapboards, shingles, ship
treenails sc. This is run by new forty horse
power engine which was built by Messrs.
here working some of the finest lumber that
we ever saw. One mile from the mills is his
farm which is located on the "back bone" be
tween Saco and Mousam rivers. He owns
300 acres of fine land here, and everything
about his farm, and buildings inside and out
indicates that the owner is on the right side.
Mr.. Roberts has quite an extensive library and
among his choice reading we saw the Daily
Press which he has taken for a number of
years, and he says he could not do without it.
From his house to the West you have one of
the finest views in the world, -bringing in
several pretty ponds and Ossipee Hill, which
has an elevation of 1000 feet above the level of
the sea. @
At WATERFORD Centre is Mr.. Jas. Roberts,
another live man who is doing large business
as a trader. ...-.
Reader, before forming an idea of Water
boro wait till the Fall election when it will
probably be redeemed. .a7 A.
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-06

FLAG RAISING AT TUKEY's BRIDGE, WEST
BRooK--A grand occasion took place last
evening at Tukey's Bridge, Westbrook, where
beautiful Grant and Colfax flag was waited
to the breeze. The Republicans turned out in
goodly numbers, and much enthusiasm was
manifested, evidently showing that they il
tend to give their full support to the nominees
who we take pride in placing on our banner
The Republican Artillery made fine ap-
pearance as they came bearing their torch
lights and dressed in their caps of red. On
their arrival three !cheers were given them,
and salutes were fred. General Neal Dow,
presided, and introduced the Hon. Mr. Perhim,
MEMBER Of Congress. He addressed the peo-
pie able and fuently. In commencing his re-
marks, he observed when they read day BY
day the names of those honored and noble
men which the flag bore, their hearts would
be warmed with zeal and energy. He then
proceeded to speak of the campaign which is
now before the country; reviewed in clear
manner, the past and present situation of af-
fairs. He observed that all true friends of
freedom were looking to Maine to cast full
vote for their principles in the coming cleo
ton. He paid a handsome compliment to
Hon. John Lynch, and hoped he would be
we'll sustained.
General Dow next followed, and the Demo-
cratic party was handled without gloves. He
remarked that they did all in their power to
destroy the Government; still he would not.
cast reflection on all, for there were those who
had no sympathy with the rebels; but he
charged the majority of them with causing the
late rebellion, and said many the Democrats
of the North, were leagued with those of
the South to ruin the whole nation.
Mr. Dow spoke at some length, but owing to
the noise, it was almost impossible to hear him.
At the conclusion of his remarks, rousing
cheers were given for Grant, Colfax Gov.
Chamberlain, Hon. John Lynch and the
speakers.
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State News.
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY


A spunky young lady in Lewiston recently
severely thrashed fellow WHO used insulting
language to her, she taking him by the collar
and compelling him to retract the language he
had used.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The COW stable and tool house at the United
States Arsenal, Augusta, was burned at three
o'clock Wednesday morning. Three horses
and all the harnesses were destroyed The
hospital was saved, but it was slightly injured
by water. One of the horses burned was own
ed oy MAJOR Gilbreth, the commandant.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
The Bangor Wing says that on the night of
the Seymour flag raising at Upper Saltwater,
the Oldtown Band was engaged To "do" the
music for the occasion. On starting from the
cars to the place of meeting, the band struck
up and marched the coppers off to the tune
Of "Old John Brown" performance which
was not down in the programme.
sAGADAHoc COUNTY.
The Bath Times says Mr.. Putnam Morse, OF
that city, jumped from a vessel coming up the
river Tuesday morning and was drowned. He
was delirious with fever, and rushed over the
vessels side and was drowned before he could
be rescued
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Mr.. William Elsmore, about eighty-two
years of age, who lives in township No. 49,
trapped seven bears between January LIST and
July 10th of the present year. He realized
about 800 from bounty and sales OF skins.
YORK COUNTY.
Salmaker John III. North and Boatswain
andrew Milne were detached from Kittery
naval na station on Monday, on account of re-
benu act OF Congress, which allows civilians to
IT, hhppolhted as Master Sailmaker and Master
tro Tap tSn George w. Towle has been removed
reau of Yards S and as Muster Muster Clerk in the Blu
YARD, and Fletcher D. Locke is amounted
ter. heu as W.T.
Scratch Democrat and you'll find q ro,o-
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Political Notes.


Fernando Wood has written a letter in
whieh ne resigns his place on the Mozart Hall
denerai COMMITTEE and announces his retire
mch' rom puphc life. He says, however, that
ne continues to be member of the Democrat
ic party.
We have heretofore referred to the trick of
Democratic politicians in Washington by
which they beguiled Fenians into partisan
meeting under the false pretence that it was
meeting in their interest Since that time the
Irishmen who were deceived have held meet
ing denouncing the men who took advantage
of their patriotic feeling to mislead them The
Irish are beginning to find that their truest
friends, those who have their good sincerely at
heart, are not to be found in the Democratic
ranks. .f 'f..
The Hartford Post announces that McClel-
Ian will take the spade for Seymour and Blair.
Is Caleb Gushing coming out for Grant too :?
Mr.. Morris, of Illinois, says: "a few days after
the nominations were made by the convention
which assembled in New York on the 4tb of
July, had conversation in Washington city
with General Cushing, of Massachusetts, in
when that eminent jurist and politician said
Inc SIMPLE question to determine at the cleo
tlon is, shall General Grant or Frank Blair be
President for the next four years, for if Sew
mour is elected he will not live a year.'n As
between the two, General c. ought to choose
Grant, having fought under the same flag with
him in Mexico.
General Meade's order organizing the de-
partment of the South concentrates the troops
In each of the States comprising it, and pro.
Vides LOT large reduction in employees at the
various headquarters. A large amount Of
money VIII De saved by the reorganization.
When wade Hampton left Columbia at the
approach OF Sherman's army, he announced
that he was "bound for Texas or hell" He has
brought up in the Democratic party.
Wade Hampton and his ex-rebel comrades
in their wild crusade for the overthrow of the
reconstruction laws, seem to have forgotten
the following words inserted by General Gran
IN tne parole of the rebel officers on the sur
render OF Lee: THE above named officers will
not be disturbed by the United States author
tiles so long as they observe Their norola oni
the laws in force where they reside =
Five barrels of old Robinson co,,
key, consigned to President johnson 49,
through Louisville Monday, Our classif;ca
ton OF this item under the political head is de
iberate, whiskey having been one of the mos
potent forces in Mr.. Johnson's administration
A correspondent of the Jefferson (Texas
Ku-Klux blair and Seymour), writes: 9TH
niger and the aohite man are not likely to agree
unless the Niger yields to the white mans view.
achtch he can do, or die. He has not the intel
lect, and the white men, who outnumber hin
hve to one, will never, no! never, consent to b.
ms bondman or his inferior in any sense. Oh
TINS the ku-Klux is all level No niger il
the Ku-Kux."
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-06
Municipal Court.

JUDGE klNGSBURY PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-John Riley and Thomas Collins
were each fined So and costs for too free indulgence
in poor rum and kicking up muses. against the peace
and order of the State.
Mary McDonald's case was continued to Friday, as
was also that Of Patrick and Mary McDermot all of
which were for assault and battery.
Patrick O'Donnell. Patrick Naughton and Mark
Lydell were complained OF by Darby O'Flaherty for
assault and battery. Mr.. ODonnell defended the ac-
cused. 1t was apparent there was fight on Sunday
afternoon, but the fact of the assault and battery
could not be brought home upon the defendants and
they were discharged.
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-06
Au.iq ui.y Of Braudre.b,. Pills.

Age is not claimed a merit, only as a sign ofin-
:rinsic worth. ..- .-v. -
The really useful article lives with strong Vi
tality; the poor languishes for time and then
g ,es out easily.
BRANDRETH's PILLS are even prescribed by great
Physicians when the bowels call loudly for help, be-
cause they never tail to OPEN and give relief
Hundreds OF thousands would consider II calami-
tyif these safe family Pills could not be Obtained
1t has been official y settled that more OF BRAND
RETH's PILLS sold than all other pills put to-
gether. Merit sells them. l1
Br ndretb's Pills possess qualities which restore
every organ and fiber OF the body to health; are
purely vegetable and safe for every period of life.
Paincipal office, Brandreth House, New York.
V-Sold by all Druggists, ..I.
iyl5eod&eOwtm sN .. r. BRANDRETH.
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A Clergyman, viii e residing in South America as
missionary, Dissolved a safe and simple remedy for
he Cure of Nervous Weakness, Early Decay, Dis
eases OF the Urinary AMI 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 desire to benefit
the afflicted and unfort innate, will send the recipe
for preparing and using tn Is medicine In sealed
velope, to any one who needs 1t. free of charge.
Address. JOSEPH t. INMAN, Station d. Bible
House, New York City. jy22d3m SIN
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-06

STATE PoLITICs.-A correspondent writing
from Brunswick says: eve have now upon
Main street three Grant and Colfax flags and
only one Seymour and Blair flag, and this may
be considered as about the ratio of the respec-
five parties in this quiet town of Brunswick"
Another Brunswick correspondent, writing
on Tuesday, says:
Last night goodlv number of Republicans,
at few minutes notice, assembled on the hill
just south of the railroad crossing and flung
out a fine large Grant and Colfax flag which
was saluted by the roar of guns and greeted
by the heartiest acclamations of those assem-
pied. This is the second Grant and Colfax
nag OF the larger sort swinging over our street,
the hrst having been up several weeks; small
er ones are cropping out bearing the same de-
wee. The best of feeling prevails among the
Republicans, and we shall endeavor to indi-
cate in September something of what may be
expected In November, by a good strong ma
lority for the whole State ticket and for mem
bers of Congress. The New York nominations
gave the Democrats here very long faces, and
some Of the faithful said rash and very
naughty things on the receipt of the news, but
they are doing their best to put good face on
very bad matter, although evidently feeling
as unsettled as boy smoking his first short
SIX" -
The Kennebec Journal says General Roeliff
Brinkerhof, of Ohio, well known to many Re-
publicans OF Kennebec, will spend few weeks
In Maine prior to the September election, and
speak on pending political issues. .t.... ...
Mr.. Pillsbury, of Kingfeld is going down to
Ellsworth on the 18th inst. to attend the fifth
district Democratic convention. s-..... -
The Aroostook County Republican Conven-
tion will be held at Houlton on the 18th inst
The Republicans of Lyndon, Caribou and
vicinity organized Grant Club on the 10th
ult Speeches were made by j. D. league and
others. - t.... .
The Democrats of the second district meet
to-day at Auburn to nominate a candidate for
Congress. Scion Chase, of Turner, is said to
be laboring hard for the nomination, but it is
more likely that Mr.. Butler, of Pennington.
will be nominated. Mr.. Chase is the author of
the Democratic campaign document called
the Poor Mans Tract, and the disinterested-
ness of his motives may be understood from
his aspirations for office.
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-06

COLBY UNTvERsITY.-The commencement at
Colby University, formerly Waterville College,
promises to be Of unusual interest this year
The graduating class is larger than usual and
is composed of young men of ability and cul-
ture. The programme for the commencement
concert, which will be given by the Germania
Band, assisted by the celebrated soprano, Mrs.
d. M. Smith, and the favor;te tenor, Mr.. James
Whitney, is very attactive. The following are
the class officers for Glass Day, Tuesday, Au-
gust IL: Orator, J. d. Taylor; Poet, G. L.
Clay; Historian, II. G. Hallowell; Prophet, E.
s. Small; Address at Tree, j. B. Clough.
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DIR. w. II. JOHNSON,
DENTIST. (.

Has made arrangements with DR.. De
N<2 Wolf, Physician. whose office is nearly
opposite Dr. J.s, to be present and as
TdIb sist him when he has occasion to give
ETHER. DIR. De VOL has had much experience in
the administration OF Z rHER, having speRt a long
time in the hospitals of the Army during the late re-
belon. By this arrangement all persons who wish
TO have their teeth extracted WITHOUT PAIN, under
the most safe and judicious administration OF ether.
can now have the Opportunity.
No extra charge will be made for extracting the
teeth to those who employ DIR. j. to ht them artf-
CT teeth. -.
DR.. Johnsons Office is No. Is Free Street., I'd
house from II. H. Hays Apotheeary store Portland,
Ne iYl6sNeodlmo
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Circulate the Documents.

The undersigned will furnish the MAINE
STATE PRESS, weekly, until Nov. IL, one week
after the Presidential election, on the folio"-
ing terms: .-
Ten comics for five dollars, and one copy
extra to the person getting up the club.
Twenty copies for ten dollars and tw copies
to the person getting up the club, and in the
same ratio for larger number.
For the year the Press will be furnished to
clubs of ten persons for $3.50, and an extra
copy to the person getting up the club.
To clubs OF twenty persons, for $50, and one
extra copy to the person getting up the club
N. A. FOSTER,
Publisher of the Maine State Press.
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ANOTHER Row.-A couple of gentleman had
little difficulty in the vicinity of India ST.
Tuesday night, in which the disputants came
to blows. One of the parties thinking that
discretion was the better part of valor, took
refuge in neighboring house. terrifying the
inmates, one Of whieh, a young man, rushed
e~t chanting murder! police &c; noJiy
pursued by the ballcose party who mistook
him for his quondam antagonist. Meeting one
of the guardians of the police, who took the
fugitive under his wing, the affair was in some
way settled. ,.. ,
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-06

RAILROAD ExcURsIoN-We und erstand that
an excursion of merchants and other gentle
men interested in railroads, will start from this
city on Monday, passing over the proposed
route of the Portland, White Mountains Og-
densburg railroad, by way of the White Noun
tain Notch. st. Johnsbury, and the Lamoille
Valley to Swanton, Vermont. itOf 3d.
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-06

ACCIDENT W. H. Merrill, a marble
worker, was seriously injured at st. Luke's
Church, Tuesday, while holding ladder on
which man was at work. From some cause
the man fell, striking Mr.. Merrill upon the
head. Mr.. NJ. was in comparative comforta-
BILE situation yesterday. The man who fell
was not injured
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-06

The Treasurer ofthe Town OF Westbrook hereby
gives notice that the Taxes for 1868 committed
to the Collectors tor collection the LIST day of July
and that by vote OF said Town abatement Of Ave
per cent will be made to those who UOuRtarily pay
their Taxes to the Collectors within three months
from their commitment, and that INTEREST will be
charged all taxes collected after January ls 1862
GEO. G. GOODMAN, Treasurer.
LEWIS L. RECORD. Collector Of Westbrook. ONCE
Stevens Plains.
STEPHEN FELTON,, Collector School District No 8.
Office Woodford's Corner jyTtill octtsN
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RELIaIoUs MEETINGS are being held in the
Knightviile, Cape Elizabeth, School House,
every evening this week, and over next Sab
bath preaching by Elder and Mrs. L. G. Nc
Kinsley. Baptism will be administered on the
Sabbath five o'clock in the afternoon, in the
river just above the bridge. All are invited to
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-06

A Row.-Tuesday a row occurred on Port
land street. A drunken husband of Emerald
antecedents abused his wife, and a policeman
interfered to arrest him. A fight ensued, and
the officer was obliged to call Tor help, which
he obtained, and the man was handcuffed and
started for the lookup, but he struggled and
got away, and he had to be raped pretty
severely before he ceased his biting and tear
ing
The Portland daily press., 1868-08-06

LANCASTER HALL presented a fine appear
ance last night, as was befitting on so pleasant
an occasion. In front flashed the magic names
of GRANT and CoLFAx, formed of gas Jets.
Two large flags were also flung from the win
dows, in addition to the one suspended across
tho straat ---f
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Who has had several years experience in fitting
young men for college, would like one or two pupils,
to whom he will give much time as may be requir-
ed. Best of references given.
Address A. B., Press Office. jy28eodtfsN
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Trout Flies, Lines, Hooks, Baskets, etc.
LIVE TROUT by the Thousand I!
Guns, Pistols, Cutlery & Sporting Goods.
HEADQUARTERS, As EXCHANGE ST.
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To Pleasure Seekers.

The YACHT RAY having been put in com plete
order and under able management, is now ready to
take parties sailing, fishing, to the Islands The
Yacht may be hired by the day, week month, on
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