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The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
Another Letter from Henry Ward
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Henry Ward Beecher has written letter to
the Washington Printers Grant and, Colfa1
Club in the following terms: ~ y p y y :
- PEEKsKILL, N. Y, Sept. 4, 1868
Mr.. G. ". ScriUer: Dear Slr, II received du-
ly the notice of my election as on honorary
member of the Printers Grant and Colfax
Club of Washington city. I accept the honor
with pleasure, and shall cooperate with you
in every just measure for the victory of those
fundamental principles of moral and good gov
eminent, of which Grant and Colfax are the
expositors. Revolutions do not 90 back
wards, and I have every confidence
that the conscience and the intelligence
which led this great nation to resist sla-
very and to defeat it, will now refuse to put the
government into the very hands which either
were raised against it, or which refused to help
in its defence. The new adhesion of impatient
Southern men to the very worst type of DEM
ocratic doctrine ever enunciated since the par
ty went into alliance with slavery, cannot but
be as disastrous for the South, as was its
league with the same party before the war
The Democratic party seems fated to lead the
South into desperate steps, and then to be ut
terly unable to help those whom it has delud-
ed. 1t will be SO again. Utterly lost to all
moderation, the convention in New York has
laid down platform which will bring civil
war to the South again unless it is prevented
by the victory of the Republican party,
1 am very truly yours,
EsEf - HENRY WARD BEEcHER
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09


The telegraphic column, yesterday morning
conveyed piece of intelligence Of great i'm
portance-but which, IN these stirring times
may not receive that attention it deserves, un-
less special notice be taken of it. The New
York Herald's correspondent, not long since
fell in with General Lee in a stage coach IN
Virginia. The correspondent was curious ana
the General communicative. Without stand
ing upon ceremony, he astonished and de-
lighted the writer for the Herald, by stating
that "unless the Democracy was successful in
the Presidential election, the country would
be ruined!"
There is another veteran rebel Democrat
who has concluded that if he does not rule he
will aid in the ruin. Gen. Lee is not singular
in this respect. All the Rebels hold the same
notion. 1t is their morning song and evening
lullaby. Their organ in this city has no rest of
nights it is so wretched for fear the people
will not believe this story, and will run the
risk of electing Gen. Grant. ra..t-
This is not the irst time that Gen. Lee has
kindly volunteered his opinion on the state of
the country. 1t was ruined once before, he
thought unless the South should continue to
hold the Southern negroes and Northern
Democrats in bondage. He crossed over into
Pennsylvania, intending to carry the desola-
ton of war through the Middle and New Eng
land States! This amiable Democrat, who
rides in stage coaches for the purpose of en-
tightening newspaper correspondents, would
at one time have devastated the lovely and
fiouTshipg States lying in his track, with fire
and sword. in order to save us all from being
| ruinedl And when Gen. Meade sent him
whirling back again among the chivalrous
slave holders of the South, he could see no sal
| walton left. But when Gen. Grant bottled
him up SO tight that be must yield or die
then naturally ruin was very nigh! And this il
the gentleman who says Democracy or ruin
Perhaps, in case of the failure of the Democra.
cy, he intends to head another raid into Penn
| sylvania. Perhaps it is war or Democratic
success in his mind. We have thought so Of
ten, when We have heard the buster Of these
traitors Let him try it on once more, "if his
stomach is so inclined" A strong cord ant
short shritt, would follow sc cond rebellion il
this country, to the agitators and leaders of it
Mercy has failed of its mission with them
Meantime Gen. Grant will be elected, and W.
| shall have peace
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

The Boston Journal says that the kind of
Democratic economy which would be likely to
prevail in the General Government through
Seymour's election is well illustrated in New
York CITY. Mr.. Hoffman, for instance, as
Mayor, has a snug little salary of $500. But
he draws additionally the further little sum of
$4,000 for signing the ordinances of the Board
Of Supervisors. This makes $4,000, to which
must be added $1,000 as Commissioner of the
Sinking Fund. Another city light of Demo
cratic economy is Peter B. Sweeney He takes
as City Chamberlain $40 900; for paying over
the State taxes, $1,000; for Commissioner of
Sinking Fund, $1,000; County Treasurer. $1O,-
oOO-in all, $4,000, OF only $4,000 less than the
President Of the United States. Truly, as Mr..
Seymour says, let the peoples attention be
turned to these economical topics
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
Republican Meetings.

HON. w. P. FESSENDEN will speak at
Gorham, Little Falls Friday evening" Sept. Ii
GEN. JOHN L. SWIFT will speak at
Brunswick, Thursday evening, Sept. 10
Gray. Friday P M, Sept. IL
Raymond HILL, Saturday, P. NJ, Sept. II
HON. JOHN LYNCH, of Portland, will speak at
Kennebunk,. Saturday, P. NJ, Sept. 12
HON. LOT M. MORRILL,, ofAugusta, will speak at
Brunswick. Saturday Afternoon, Sept. ~
Freeport,. Saturday evening, Sept. IL
Hon. JOHN LYNCH and HON. GEO. W. WOOD
MAN, of Portland, will speak at
Gorham. White Rock, Thursday, p M, Sept 10
N, Buxton, Methodist Cb., Thursday eve Sept. 10
kennebunk Depot. Saturday NJ Sept ~
GEN. GEORGE F. SHEPLEY, of Portland, will
-a-t. speak at
Gorham Village Saturday evening, u o'clk, Sep ~
Hon. WARREN Fl. vINToN, of Gray, will speak
as follows:
Lebanon Center. Sept 9, evening, o'clock
Acton Corner. Sept 10evening o'clock
J.w. BEAR, Esq, of Maryland, and M L. STEW
OH, EMS, of Portland, will speak as follows:
Ross Corner. Wednesday, Sept.
WATERFORD, Old Corner. 1919. Thursday Sept 10
Saco, Mass Meeting. Friday, Sept. II
HON. SAMUEL MCKEE will speak at
Berwick, opp. CT. Falls Thursday evening. Sept 10
GEN. JOHN M. BROWN and THOs b. REED.
ESQ.,, of Portland, will speak at
otsfeld,. Tuesday, u evening" Sent 8
NAPLES, ......... Wednesday, 2 P. NJ, Sept
New Gloucester. ........ Thursday, P. NJ Sept 10
Pownal, ........... Thursday, u evening, Sept 10
"indham, Friday, Sept IL
PERcIvAL BoNNEY Esq. of Portland and G. c.
fEAToN, ESQ.,, OF So. Berwick, will speak
' as follows:
Parsonsheld, Kezar Falls, Wednesday. Sent. o
Aimmston' '..'''.''.'........T Thursday, Sept. 10
CHARLES j. MORRIS and FRED N DOW Esops;
of Portland will speak at
East Raymond. ............ Friday P M Sept ii
Raymond. Friday Evening, Sept II
CHARLES j. MORRIS, Esq, of Portland,
Lebanon Centre. .... Wednesday Evening, Sept
Berwick, opp. Ct. Falls Thursday Evening, Sept. 10
HON DANIEL W. GooCH, of Boston, will speak
.'aa.s-..... follows: .ii-i
WATERFORD CENTER. ......W Wednesday Fve'ng, Sept
Wels, .......'......... Thursday Evening Sept 10
North Berwick. .... Saturday Evening, Sept 70
HON. GEORGE W. WooDNAN, JOHN M. TODD.
and JOSHUA DUNN, will speak at
WATERFORD Centre, Saturday, Sep. IL, at 2P.M
South WATERFORD, Saturday, Sept. 70, evening
GEORGE H. KN0WLTON, Esq, will speak at
York, Scotland Westinghouse, Wednesday, Sept
WINS Depot,' THURSDAY, sept III
henry u LOWELL. ESQ.,, OF Portland, will speak
at
York, Scotland's Meeting House. Wednesday. Sent 9
HON. X. q. INGERsoLL, of Illinois, and HON. JNo.
AL. CONFESS, OF California, will sneak az
Portland, Mass Meeting. Wednesday Son. n
Btidgton' '''.....''.'. Thursday evening, Sept 10
Norway Friday, Sept IL
Hon. STEWART L. wooDFoRD, OF New York
ne l. will speak at
Portland, Mass Meeting, ...... Wednesday, Sept.
North Yarmouth. Friday evening, Sept. II
Cape Elizabeth. ....... Saturday evening, Sept. ~
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
Knrd CnaGcaxses.

The Republicans, and all loyal voters of Port.
land who are in favor of the election of Grant
and Colfax, are requested to meet at their re-
spective Ward rooms on
Thursday evening, Sept. 10 ats o'clock,
Tor the purpose of choosing seven delegates
from each Ward to select candidates for Rep
resentatives to the State Legislature
Ward will meet at Republican Headquar-
tiers. The other Wards at che Ward Rooms.
Per order of Republican CITY Com.
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
Commercial Street Cont.
HentaIs.
CoNTINENTALs,

HEADQUARTERS Com. CONTINENTAL
September 8, 1868. J
General Order No. 1.-The Commercial
street Continentals will meet this
Wednesday Evening, ut Z o'clock,
at the corner of Commercial and Moulton
streets, in full uniform. Torches win be fur
nished at the time of meeting. The Continen-
tai Band will report for duty ct the same time
and place.
Per order of Captain commanding.
VIII. BRoUaHToN, Adjutant.
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
Municipal Court.

4 JUDGE KINGsBURY PREsIDING.
TUEsDAY.-James Hayes was brought up on .
complaint made for malicious mischief and his case
was continued till Wednesday. Sept. 9th.
Michael Denison was brought up on a complaint
made for throwing stones Case continued till Sept
18th. ,.........a.s.
Honora Warren was brought up on complaint
made for larceny Of pair OF pantaloons belonging
to B. Anerson and sentenced to thirty days in jail.
Thomas Hogan. for intoxication and disturbance,
was fined - and costs. r'.- l.s .-.f -.I4...t p
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
W0Td &ir

Every member of the Grant and Colfax
Club of Ward s is earnestly requested to be
promptly on hand at the Ward room at
quarter before o'clock this evening to re-
ceive uniforms and torches, and be in readi-
ness to move at q quarter past o'clock to the
place assigned them in the line. Additional
uniforms will be issued Let there DO full
ranks. Per order Commanding Officer.
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

II
NEW ENGLAND EXPRESS CoMPANY.-This
new company has opened its line to New York
via the Worcester and Norwich route, and its
line is now complete from the British Provin-
ces to New York-being the only direct line
from New York to Maine and the British
Provinces
The horses and carriages of the company here
have been purchased under the direction of
Mr.. M. G. Dow, who has had experience in the
business. and they are of the best kind. Ex-
perienced and reliable messengers have been
employed upon all the routes, and those who
entrust business to this company can be assur-
ed it will be properly attended to, and at the
lowest rates. a
Their office in this city is capacious and con-
venient, fronting on two streets-No. 90 Ex-
change street and No. 40 Market street-one
of the stores in Savings Bank block. Mr.. @.
A. Brown is the agent in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

MORE FIcrIoN.-"The Press claims that in
Portland Custom House, amounting to S455.-
$50, there was an error Of S2000."-Argus
Sept. 9Th.
Fact.-The Press claimed no such thing.
Only one item Of $31 200 was taken, and in that
one an error of $1,000 was found. We do no.
desire to expose the mendacity of our neigh
Dor to such an extent as we should by going
through the whole list. We leave them to CAL
culate what they will receire when they get the
power. 'Let us have peace"
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

PRESENTATION IN WAND SEVEN Mrs. John
Fl. Greenough, on learning that the ladies of
Ward 6 were getting up a banner to be pre-
scented to the Grant and Colfax Club of that
Ward, undertook to procure one to present to
the Radicals of Ward Z. The lady started up
on the business on Monday, and SO well did
she succeed that the funds necessary for the
purpose were forthwith raised, the banner pro-
cured. and 1t VIII be presented to the Radical
Club OF Ward this evening, as we under
stand, by the lady her self at the Radical head
quarters in that Ward
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

PREsENTATIoN.-There was brilliant time
at the Ward room of Ward Six last evening"
A beautiful silk banner was presented to the
Grant and Colfax Club of that Ward by Mr..
J. w. Waterhouse, in behalf of the ladies of
the Ward. who got it up. In presenting the
banner Mr.. Warehouse made some appro-
pirate remarks, which were responded to in
handsome manner by Capt. Ford, who receiv-
ed it. Mr.. William Allen was called out, and
in his usual happy manner, made short ad
dress which ELECTED great applause. The Ward
room was crowded to its utmost capacity, and
it was happy time all round. EE3 q "
Ward Six will give good account Of her
self next Monday. SEnFhfMf fEAeF
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
Ward One.

The Republican Artillery, and all others in
Ward l desiring to join the procession this
evening, are requested to meet at Lincoln Hall
at IL o'clock P. M, for the purpose of per-
perfectlng the arrangements. Per order
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
Ward &eNe2l.

Let every Republican voter in this Ward be
at the Ward Room early tonight A COM
mittee will be in attendance at 8. o'clock for
the purpose of distributing uniforms to those
who need them. An additional hundred ba,
been received, SO that all can be furnished. ~,
' ~ t--.t. Per ordar
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

But though General Grant has had control
of the War Department for only short time,
he has been there long enough for the people
TO discover what his acceptance temporarily OF
mat ina position meant. IT MEANT REFORM.
IL IL MEANT THE REFORM OF CORRUP-
Ign AND ABUSES. IT MEANT WHAT
GEN. CHANTS ACTS ALWAYS MEAN
a SIMCERE DESIRE TO SERVE HIS
CoONTRY.-Argus,A dug. %, 1867.
GEN. GRANT WILL SAVE MILLIONS
UPON MILLIONS OF DOLLARS 70 TUE
TAXPAYERS IN EXPENSES.-A rovs
Aug. 26, 1867. S''
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

The Republicans of Bridgton, and the ada
cent towns are to have the pleasure, on Thurs
day evening, of listening to Hon. r. G.. Inger
SOIL of Illinois, one of the most eloquent speak
ers that has ever visited Maine. Such was the
enthusiasm he aroused here when he made his
speech last week, that, as we learn, large num-
bers will go up to hear him at Bridgton Cen
ire. Let the people of that and the adjoining
towns turn out and hear this accomplished
orator
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

STRANGERS visiting the city to-day, who in
tend to buy Clothing, should bear in mind that
we have the largest aud best stock in the city,
and can sell at least one profit cheaper as we
make most of our goods. Geo. W. Rich & Co.,
173 Fore street.
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
CGV0I7.y Battalion.

Members are hereby notified that the Com
mittee will be at Headquarters, Lancaster Hall,
from II O'Clock A. M. until 2 p M, to distrib-
ute uniforms. The battalion will be formed
near the York & Cumberland depot at 8 LIZ
O'Clock. Let there be prompt attendance.
9At 0E Per order Commanding Oficer.
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

WE understand that the boarders at Miss
Jones boarding house, corner of Park and
Congress streets, together with some of their
nelghoors, will make quite an imposing demon
sfration this evening in conjunction with the
grand torchlight parade. We hear that a mag
hlhcent Grant and Colfax flag will be thrown
to the breeze, the houses will be Illuminated
with Chinese lanterns and fireworks and ar
tillery give an additional eclat to the occasion.
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
One Of Rosecrans' Familiar.

Gen. p. T. Beaurcgard is one of the men to
whom the Copperheads resort for campaign
documents. The following, which we have
published before, will no doubt commend him
to them anew: .....
Hon VIM. p, Miles, Richmond, Ha.: s s.s...=-
has the bill for the execution of Abolition
DO TT AND ENGLAND Wit RE
STIRRED INTO ACTION. 1T rs HIGH
TIME TO PROCLAIM THE RI.ACK
FLAG. AFTER THAT PERJOD 7 Er
THE EXECUTION BE WITH THE GAR
ROTE ~ G. L. BEAUREGARn-
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
Hard Fire.

The Radicals OF Ward 8 will meet at their
Headquarters, Lancaster Hall, this ~.
Wednesday Evening, at = s,cIaek.
for duty. New uniforms will be ready at that
time. o,dar
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

WE are requested to give notice that Prim-
airy School No. 6, Miss Owen, Principal, for
merly kept over the Ward room on Spring
street, will commence on Monday, Sept. 14th.
in the old intermediate school house on Spring
street, near Oak. The house will then be done.
Luz
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

ANOTHER FLAa.-The Indies of Ward 6 will
throw Republican flag to The breeze this eve
ming from the residences of G. R. Milliken.
Esq, and Capt. J. B. Dock, ray, corner of
Bracket and Danfortb streets. fa.a.is4ay .
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
WNrG T1n0.

Every member Of the Grant and Colfax
! Club of Ward is requested to be at the Ward
Room, in said Ward,
This Lvening Mt Z o'clock, gTr
IN UNIFORM. Per Order.
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

HAVING let my store, to be vacated on Sat-
urday, 1 will sell the balance OF my stock of
musical instruments at lower prices than ever.
ct j. d CHENEY, 90 Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
Ward FO2sas

Every member of the Tanners organisation
will assemble at headquarters, in Lancaster
Hall, this - 80 --7
Wednesday Evening, mt = o'clock pre-
i41 'a.- .la- cisely. 10 .-.aI -a.g ...r
to take part in the grand demonstration. All
members having uniforms at home will return
them at that hour. l1..s Ssh Per order.
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

ANOTHER FLAa.-A beautiful Grant and
Colfax flag, eight yards in length, was thrown
across the foot of Exchange street Tuesday
morning, from the stove establishment of
Mes'srs. o. M. & d. w. Nash. 1t was got up
by The employees in the establishment, who
greet ed it with repeated cheers as it foated in
the b,'eeze. ~ LA hA-tA 4A4fA
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
,ept 9-eod1w

LIZ you are going to illuminate tonight you
can purchase every thing in that line, such as
FIRE WORKS, (which are warranted to give
good satisfactory CHISnsE LANTERNS, ILLU-
MINATIoN CANDLES, CANDLE STICKS, FLAGS,
SC, at CHAs. DAY, JR., & Co., "a Exchange
atr u =
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

The man who wrote, 81 would not live al
ways, 1 ask not to stay" either had not been
waited upon by a committee, and urged to al
ter his mind, or had not heard the poets and
the birds MARBLE Of Flor Del SantO," Wood
worth's Incompatible extract.
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

A FINE ENoRAvNa.-we noticed in the
window of Mr.. Augustus Robinson on Middle
street very fine steel engraving of General
Graut and family. It would make splendid
picture for the parlor H"7s.rI
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

VALUABLE HORSES SHOULD BE INSURED in
the ETNA LIVE Stock Insurance Co., LoR-
ING g. THURsToN Agents, No. 8 Exchange st.
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

those people who reside on the r. quite of the
procession this evening will conferl great
iaVor by being prepared to furnish wat r when
desired at the several hating places.
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
Railroad and Steamboat Arrange
manfs

Arrangements have been made with all the
railroads leading into the city, to bring and re-
turn passengers to the Republican Mass Meet
ing to be held in this city on "Wednesday, Sep
TENDER 9th, at one fare for the round trip, and
also with the steamboat from Bangor. The
time for leaving and returning will be given
hereafter 4. e
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

ggs First PAGE to-Day-A Word with the
Laboring Men; Vermont, Why it went for
the Union; In the Slough of Despond; The
Constitutional Amendment; Varieties.
Fourth Page. A Campaign Dirty; Pursuit
of knowledge under Difficulties. .-----
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

BASE BALL.-There will be a match game OF
base ball between the North Stars and Actives
this afternoon, on the Eons' grounds, at2
o'clock
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
Pi0,aeers. ,4ttentio,,,

This Company will meet at Headou.rtsr.
Wednesday Evening, 1t O'Clock. n
Every member is requested to be in line with
uniform and equipments at LIZ O'Clock. d. ~
t9nk Per order of Commander.
N. BAH who can are requested to meet
for drill, at Lancaster Hall, at Ia o'clock this
afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

A HANDSOME Gnr.-st Stephens Patiss
has been presented with three handsome Altar
chairs, richly carved in the Gothic pattern.
They were given by the Hberality OF Mrs. Jas.
Pratt.
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09
A Special Train
will leave The P. S. & p. Railroad Depot on Friday
afternoon at 615, for Biddeiord.
Fare Out and Return go Cents I!

~ Tickets will be for sale at Republican Head
quarters, Lancaster hall, on and after Thursday,
September 10th. PER ORDER.
September 9th, 1868. .
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

lakes PAID BY THE NATIONAL BANKs.-The
t .afes paid by the National Banks of Maine in
s sue year 1867, were-to the United States,
$aoT 1ts to the State, $141 225.64 Total
The taxes paid in 1867 to the United States
and State authorities, by all the National
Banks Of the country amounted to the sum of
VIE, 338, 431,18
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

BLIND ToM Is CoMNai-The lovers of music
will be glad to know that Blind Tom, the most
remarkable musician in the world, will visit
our city on the 10Th inst, and give a concert on
that evening in Deering Hail. The Creator
has endowed this negro boy with a faculty
which no other being on earth possesses-at
least history does not record one. His wonder
full powers as a pianist astonish all who hear
him. He seems to be almost perfect without
practice. While others are obliged to practice
many long and weary years before they can at
tain to anything like perfection on this instru-
ment, he can play the most difficult music after
once hearing it from another. Every note
seems to be plainly printed on the tablets of
his memory, and he can play them as readily
as the most accomplished musician can read
from the scene before him. This boy was blind
from his birth. His native State il Georgia.
We are glad our citizens are so soon to have
the opportunity of seeing and hearing this
wonderful musical prodigy. ~ --l ~
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

NOTHING so good for wells as Cement Pipe"
say they who use them. sep6-1w
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

THE GREAT HANLoN TRoUPK-This cele-
brated English company of gymnasts, athletes,
erial artists, vocalists, musicians, and panto-
mimists will give their last final entertainment
in Portland tomorrow evening. They have
been performing lately to crowded houses in
Boston and the Provinces, and will arrive here
tomorrow in the steamer from st. John. A
late paper says Of them: The Hanlons have
performed in many countries and many courts,
and have thus far successfully challenged COM
petition. In st. Petersburg, William received
a medal from the Gar. In Egypt they per-
formed at the summer resort Of the Viceroy,
and competed with the finest selection of Arab
acrobats the Pasha could obtain. with complete
triumph. They have also exhibited in Tartary
and Constantinople. The brothers have twice
navigated the world They read, write and
talk with perfect ease the French, German,
Spanish and English languages. 1t is unnec-
essary to multiply commentators upon so ex-
traordinary an exhibition by such noted peo-
pie. It's attractions must be apparent to every
one, and will receive abundant patronage
The Portland daily press., 1868-09-09

"SMALL INDEED.'-The Richmond Dispatch
says: IF Maine shall show a gain, large or
small, for the Radicals, Seymour may consider
MS chance of being a successor of George
Washington as small indeed"