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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-08-13
Letter from Kenncbnnkpers.

@A1NH hnSNnEVAI, AO9 Ii, lo0o. q
To the Editor Of the Press: +
Among the numerous summer boarders in
our village, and near the adjoining beaches
there is large proportion of ministers, profess
sors and physicians, and we are frequently fa-
vored upon the Sabbath by sermons from
stranger clergymen of superior talents.
The private boarding house of Mr. Robert s.
Smith is full Of notables, conspicuous among
them Mrs. Lucy Stone, who is accompanied
by Nh. Blackwell, her husband, their daughter,
and Miss Blackwell, M. D., from some medi-
cal institution in New York. ss 3
Mrs. Stone was invited to lecture in our vii
lage, and last evening was introduced to afull
house in the large Congregational Church.
The subject Of Woman Suffrage has never
been publicly discussed here, and know our
people sufficiently well to say that large ma
iority of the audience had no sympathy with
the speaker upon her opening, many of them
expecting she would run into ex lravagant and
wild theories, and some who favored her cause
were fearful she would make bad impression
by some outre statements; but all were disap-
pointed; there was neither cant, rant, or by
perbole. The lady went on in clear, pleas
ant voice, becoming style and easy gesture,
with most thorough argument in favor OF
the elective franchise for her sex.
You know have been no swoman's rights
man, but when lady of Mrs. Stones talents
lectures with such fairness, candor, eloouepce.
and devotion to her subjects, it is a pleasure.
perhaps duty, for all who have the privilege.
to hear this able advocate.
She used no notes, but went on after stating
the claims of her sex, to name and reply to
every objection against her position, with ar
gument so novel, with statement 10 pertinent,
with illustrations 30 apt, that long before her
extended remarks were closed, the sympathiea
Of the entire audience was with her, and all
retired more than satisHed--many delighted.
learn she has been invited to speak in Ken
neDunk, and all in that vicinity ito whom
tnese presents may come are assured their
attendance viii be an evening well spent.
ARUNDExs
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NIxos's PURE AMBER SoAP.-we would
call attention to the advertisement of this soap
in to-day's paper 1t is prepared from a
French recipe at considerable cost to the pro-
prietor, who is now engaged in its extensive
manufacture for this market. It win become
highly popular when known and used, as it Is
one ofthe best dissolvents and eradicators ofdirt
ever prepared, uniting the properties Of an un-
equaled bleacher and softener, and is equally
useful in the laundry and bath room. We con-
fdently recommend 1t to the patronage of the
public, having tried it and find that it does all
that is claimed for it. Mr.. Nixon also manu-
factures French Eclectic and Family Soaps, 1t
his factory corner of dreenleaf and Everett
streets, and are for sale by all grocers.
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ESCAPE OF CUBAN PRIseNERs.-Our Port
land merchants, who have business with Cuba,
will be glad to learn that number of the pris-
oners of state, exiled to Fernando Pc by the
Spanish authorities last March, have escaped
from imprisonment They left Fernando Pc
in small canoe, ovading the vigilance OF their
guards and put to sea, where a small sloop car
red them to the coast of Guinea. Here they
formed another canoe from hollow tree and
arrived, by great exertions, at the mouth of
the river Calabor, where they embarked for
Liverpool. Three of the number have arrived
in New York, and are well known by many in
this city They are Jose Manuel Ponce de
Leon, DR.. Freixas and Manuel Fernandez.
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a THosouonrY krcoSsfkUcrED CHrNA
nAx.-The following speech, delivered at re.
cent private banquet in Chicago, by China.
man named Choy Chew, win do great deal
towards removing the popular impression that
it is utterly impossible for men of that race to
change their views or their habits, or to con-
form in any respect to the requirments of
Western civilization:
Eleven years ago came from by home in
China to seek my fortune In your great repub-
ne landed on the golden shore of Califor-
ma, utterly ignorant of your language, I'M
known to any Of your people; stranger to
your customs and laws; and IN the minds Of
some an intrudcr-one of that race whose
presence Is deemed positive injury to the
public prosperity, But, gentlemen, found
both kindness and justice: found that, above
the prejudice which had been formed against
us, there flowed deep, broad stream OF popu-
lar equality; that the hand of friendship was
extended to the people of very nation, and
that every Chinaman might live, be happy
successful and respected in free America. APP
plause.
I gathered knowledge in your public schools;
learned to speak as YOU do; to read ard write
as YOU do: to act and think as Won do: and.
gentlemen, rejoice that it is SO; that I have
been able to cross the vast continent without
the aid of an interpreter lapplausel; that here
in the heart of the United States I can speak
to you in your own familiar speech and Tell you
how much, how very much, appreciate your
hospitality lapplause] ;how greatful feel for
the privileges AID advantages have enjoyed
| in your glorious country, and how earnestly
hope that your example Of enterprise, energy,
vitality and national generosity may be seen
and understood, as see and understand it, BY
our government. [Applause]
MIR. Burlingame has done much TO promote
good good feeling in China towards the Amer
lean nation. He made himself well acquaint-
ed with the authorities at Pekin He won
their confidence to remarkable DEGREES. He
is an excellent man, and believe If his adj
vice is received and acted upon, China will
soon be the cordial friend of all the commer-
cial powers of the earth. Already we are do
ing something in the way of progress in mod
ern improvements. Steamboat lines have
been established on our rivers, and the tele-
graph will soon connect US with the wonder
full sovereignty of the western hemisphere,
where everything proclaims peace and good
will to all. China must brush away the dust
of her antiquity, and, looking across the Paci-
ic, behold and profit by the new lessons of the
new world. [Applause]. We trust our visit,
gentlemen, may be productive of good results
to all of us; that the two great countries, east
and west China and America, may be bound
forever in friendship, and that Chinaman in
America, or an American in China, may find
like protection and like consideration in their
search for happiness and wealth.
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VIII enrich the blood and prevent IL from becom-
ing watery and weak, giving healthy complexion,
restore ths appetite nvgorate the system, and az
vary palatable. These bitters are recommended to
all persons requiring safe and valuable tonic to
impart tone and strength TO the system not given by
biters merely stmuant In their effects; which, al
thouQa they may possess tonic, vegetable properties
cannot give the strength to the blood which the
Iron BITTERs will give. -
Prepared by WIN. ELLIS, Chemist. For sale in
Portland by Crosman s. Co., sos Congress street.
IL 2f-d6m SIN Nlstt Ala
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All persons who may have occasion to use
liquorsof any kind for medicinal or mechani-
cal purposes, are informed that the City Agen-
cy is supplied with articles Of excellent quail
ty, selected expressly for these purposes. No
liquors will be sold at the Agency except those
purchased Of the State Agent, and they can be
relied on as pure and of standard proof, as GER
titled in the certificates of analysis from the
State Assayer. The price list has been revised
and only sufficient profit will be charged t.
meet current expenses. We think this mode
of conducting the agency cannot fail to receive
public approval. Per Order
COMMITTEES ON LIQUoR AGENCY.
june II, 1859. dtfsn
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A LITERARY SENsATIoN.-Mrs. Stowe in
the September Atlantic will tell the true cause
of the separation between Lord Byron and his
wife. @When the facts are known" says the
Boston Zfanscrirt, "all the genius of the poet
will not save him from unqualified condemna-
ton. unless resort be had to the theory, hardly
possible i'm this case, that he was ever and al
ways lunatic, or subject to paroxysms of in
sanity. Lady Byron's silence is accounted for,
and shown to have been the silence of magnani-
nous and compassionate affection. Mrs. Stowe
mas ielt bound to make this disclosure, to con-
tradics and counteract the influence of the
falsehoods in the recent work of the Countess
Guiccioli.'
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POLICE. WIN. Kelley, man-of-war's man
was arrested yesterday for an assault upon a
man when half drunk, by Officer Barbour, and
carried to the lookup. While in the police
Office he assaulted another man. He was
quickly put where his pugnacious proclivities
could be INDUCED in without injury to others.
There were three DRINKS and two dodgers at
the station at ten o'clock p. NJ
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VIEW Advcril.ensa.s .hi. Day.

SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Portland & Ogdensburg R R Co.
A Card.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
VIEW ADvERTIsEMENT COLUMN.
Portland, Saco q Portsmout r r Co,
Amber Soap Edward Nixon.
Farm for Sale-W. Jordan
The New England Fair-Atwell & Co.
L0st-Stevens q Merrill
Boy Wanted.
For Baltimore-Chas Merrill & Co.
Dissolution--E stman Brothers.
Store to Let--Symonds & Libby.
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The Eastern Chronicle, published at New
Glasgow, Nova Scotia, says: Important
changes are looming up before the country.
The annexation party is rapidly growing into
Importance. The Independence party looking
to annexation, has many friends in the ranks of
ike Confederate party. 1t is admitted ON all
hands that we cannot remain in our present
position, and every day the fact is becoming
apparent that annexation to the United States
is soon to be the grand question before our peo-
pie 1t cannot come before the electors a day
too soon." Many other Dominion papers give
free expression to similar views. When it is
remembered that the Canadian press undenia.
bly, gives very inadequate expression to the
feelings known to be cherished by the people
In opposition to the Confederacy, it must be
acknowledged that the question of the annex
alton of Canada to the United States is fast be-
coming one for present consideration and one
which win shortly engage the attention Of the
people on both sides of the line. 4pA
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GATHERING OF VETERANS. Yesterday tee
old soldiers Of the LIST, 10th and 10Th Regiments
passed day Of great rejoicing at Chebeague,
in quiet but hearty way. The party took the
Ella in the morning and, by Capt. Mitchelps
kindness, returned an hour before the usual
time.
Sack racing, auger practice, and little
chin music" from various persons, constituted
the programme Of amusements: but the main
feature, that of seeing each others faces and
talking over old times, was carried out with
perfect success.
After the generous clam bake furnished by
Dyer s. Pickett of the island, an association
was organized, with Gen. George L. Beal as
President, and committees were appointed to
ascertain the residence and welfare of every
living member of the three regiments.
Maj =. M. Gould Of this city was handsome
ly complimented with the Office OF historian
The means for publishing regimentai history
were provided for and promise obtained from
all to assist the Major in his work.
Major Gould stated he had kept somewhat
extensive journal during his entire term of
service-wh;ch commenced with the Presis
dents call for 10000 three months troops. and
ended a year or two after peace. He invited
all to call aud see his journals, in which he
said he hal used about two reams of paper,
but regretted he had had so little time to save
more incidents Of value 10 posterity.
The boys separated in best Of humor, with a
thousand thanks to Capt. Mitchell Of the Ella,
and to Dyer s. Pickett, who provided for them
SO beautifully.
Next year they propose to meet again and all
have promised to come and bring all their old
comrades with them.
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Notice.

The Republicans of North Yarmouth are request
ed to meet at the Town House, on Saturday, the
fourteenth inst, at 81 o'clock M, to choose, dele
gates to attend the Republican Convention at Port
land on the 18th inst.
Also to choose a Town Committee for the eusuiug
year. v - - ~ -
au11d&wtd Per Order Town Comm.
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American Peerless Soap.

And SO pronounced by the most scientific analy-
tica chemists. Ne Soap introduced 10 the pub
lie has carved Its way into general In short
space OF time the Peerless. simiy for The reason
that i possesses greater merit than any other known
brand.
p1-Ask,y your Grocer for PEERLESS SOAP, and
take no other. june28-2msNs
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The Republicans Of scarboro are requested to
meet at the Town House, In said Town, on Saturday,
18th inst, at IL O'Clock N, TO choose three dele
gates 70 the Republican County Convention 70 b
held In Portland, August 18th. Also to choose .
Town Committee tor the ensuing year.
anIodk vtd Per Order Town CON.
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Batchelor,s Hair Dive.

This splendid Hair dye is the best in the world;
the only true and perfect Dye; harmless reliable in
Simultaneous no disappointment; ridiculous tnts;
remedies the III effects OF bad dyes; invg0rates and
leaves the hair soft and beautiful black or brown
Sold by all Druggistsand ferfumers, and properly
applied at the Wig Factory, lG Bond st, N. Y
June 3-sNd&W1yr -..rf
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Wesfbronk.

The Republicans of Westbrook are requested to
meet at the Town House, in said Town, on Satur.
day, the 14h inst at o'clock NJ, to choose dele.
gates to tho County Convention.
aulidtd Per Order Town Com. !
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MISCELLANEOUS.
cortland s ogdensburg r. b. 20.

TN accordance with vote OF the Directors OF the
J. Portland q Ogdensburg 4. r. Company at meet
ing held on the nth inst, hereby notify the sub
ment Of two and 4 half (2j) dollars per share has
been laid on sail Stock due and pay able on the goth
day OF August inst ct the Treasurers Office. corner
OF Middle and Plumb Streets. -
AUGUSTUS e. STEVENS,
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BRIEF JorrNos. The Juliet and ssEthel"
had good wind and splendid day for their
start to Mt. Desert. Hon. w. p. Fessenden
was suffering from cold and was not able to
CO. Gen. Geo. +. shepley formed one of the
party The @Ray' accompanied the excursion
lists part way, with party of friends ON board,
who wished the excursonists Don voyage. "A
laborer who resides on Tying street was badly
jammed between some cars ON Wednesday
morning. The thermometer stood at 10 yes
terday morning. with brisk wind from the
north. It was one Of the most comfortable
days of the summer.-The Portland Band, we
are told, will give their first Of series of OUT
door concerts on Friday evening (to-night) at
the head OF State street.-A curious lusus nat
ure occurred at the jail lately. For further
particulars inquire of Sheriff Perry-The Port
land Yacht Club propose leasing Hog Island
and erecting club house thereon.-The roads
in the vicinity of Portland afe fearfully dusty
at present. Riding is anything but pleasure.
The street minstrels were out last night
Last evening was very cool, there being desi-
rable change in the temperature from the morn
ing
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Card.

s At 9 meeting OF the Second Uniyersalst Society
1t was unanimously voted to publicly acknowledge
their obligations to the members Of the Masonic
Fraternity for their generous aid in laying the Cor
nsr Stone Of their new Church on the Sd inst
au12fkaN
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An Inseresting Railroad Csnsrovsrey.

An Interesting Railroad Controversy.
The Canadians have their quiet little rail-
road wars as well as ourselves carried on
cfet urnis, like the one now raging in New
York between railroad kings, princes and
powers-not counting the relatively inconsid-
cradle courts, Jaws and people-but with much
political and ministerial wrangling and MANY
sharp newspaper paragraphs. The Intercolo-
NAL Railroad, which is the most extensive
enterprise Of the kind undertaken in Canada
since the building of the Grand Trunk, is
work Of much Importance to the United States.
5 Leaving out of the account the prospect of an
9 nexation, whi1h impresses us as something
much more imminent than most of American
journalists seem to suppose and which would
render it very desirable that the railroad sys-
tenn of the Dominion should be arranged with
reference to its relations with that Of the Uni
! ted States, the Iutercolonial road, connecting
with the European and North American, will
have a marked influence upon the commerce
sof the United States, and especially of New
eEngiand. 80 far the whole matter has been
managed by the dominant political faction in
Canada upon the superstition that the inter-
yests Of the provinces and of our country are
antagonistic, and almost ON the bvnotbas;s
that the relations of the two countries are Ike
~ at an early day to be those of belliperents
Therefore, though the theory of the projected
road is that the inland and maritime provinces
are to be connected by road that win give
the people Of the different parts of the Domin-
ion means OF easy communication with each
other, IL has been located on 50 circuitous a
route that persons wishing to pass from the
upper to the maritime provinces could 90 more
speedily by the Grand Trunk and the Maine
roads than by the all-Engish route. We have
heretofore explained how the new line. i'm n.
anxiety TO avoid contignity to the American,
soil and exposure to the raids of hostile Amer.
leans, creeps up the ST. Lawrence and 90 down
the Northeastern coast Of New Brunswick
This was the FIRST location. Now 1t seems
there Is change which is described In the fol.
lowing extract from Canadian paper:
1t Is asserted and believed in some quar-
tiers, that the Intercolonial railway com
missioners approve Of the adoption OF line
which win cross the Miramichi many miles
above Chatham, pass into the Interior of the
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Words of Wisdom

On the Ruling Passion in Youth and Early Manhood,
with SELF HELP for The Erring and uniortunate.-
Sent in sealed lester envelopes, free OF charge. Al
dress, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Box ?, Phila-
delphia, Pa ssars, sNwfy2ld&wsm
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JOHN 7. Hull, Esq, who has been making
European tour since the middle of October,
arrived in this city Tuesday. We understand
that Mr.. Hull has had good time and that
his health is much improved.
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CunberIand.

THE Republicans Of Cumberland are requested to
meet at the Town House, in said town, on Tues
day, the 18th inst, ct six O'Clock M, 10 choose
deagates TO the County Convention to be holden at
Portland, Aug 10th. ss irs 49, IS.
Also to choose Town Committee for the ensuing
Per Order of Town Com.
m f9-fd
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The Republicans Of Gray wiz meet at the Town
Hall, in said Town, Saturday, the 18th inst, at
O'Clock p. M, to choose Delegates to attend tho
County Convention at Portland, on the 10th Aug.
inst. Also to select Town Committee for the en-
suing year. -
Per Order Rep. Town Com.
Gray, Augs. s-,. auiotd
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If any one desires to rent or purchase abriek
house, thoroughly built. with stable, lot and
garden with fruit trees, centrally located, just
the place for business man, let him address
ST." Press Office, or call there tor particulars.
auo11-1W
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PORTLAND DRY DocK.-The Boston press
seem to have walked up to the fact that q
splendid dry dock has been constructed in
Portland. In the Portland Press, of the 18th
of June last, very elaborate description Of
the dock was given.
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municipal Court.

JUDGE KINGsBURY PRESIDING.
THUksDAy.-State vs.. John Mullen. Assault and
battery on Mary Collins Saturday last. Pleaded
not guilty. Trial decision, not guilty Defendant
discharged. 40
0Donnell Howard & Cleayes
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The Republicans OF windham viii meet at the
Town House on Saturday The i4ih inst. ct O'Clock
p. ~. 70 choose Delegates 10 the County Convention.
Auio-dnwtd Per Order OF Town Com.
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ANOTHER MOVEMENT OF THE CoAr, MoSop
oL1srs.-The Canadian papers have discovered
that the Pennsylvania coal monopolists are en-
gagged in conspiracy to buy up tho mines Of
Nova Scotia. and so obtain complete control Of
All the coal mines in the country.
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NATURAL HISTORY SocrErv - Yesterday
morning the Society received very valuable
collection of fossils from Jethro r. Brown,
Esq, OF Perry, found in the locality of Perry,
Lubec and Prescott.
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BOY Wantedt

A BOUT eighteen, In variety store. Woa'd ure.
IA fer one who has had some experiences. Mnst
furnish undoubted proof Of honesty. Apply a. M
wv Congress strectto-oay. augi2d1tt
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HE developments of the past few days will
rather stagger those credulous Democratic gen.
Yemen who are still of the opinion that Gen.
Grant does not belong to the Radicals. They
have been wilfully blind.
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LOST

the Person who picked up Breastplate ana
Traces on Tuesday morning last, on Commercial
street, opposite the foot Of Maple street. wn return
the same to the subcribers, he will be suitably ne.
warded. STEVENS & MERRILL.
.-i Smiths Pier Commercial street
Portland, August Is, 1869. DIST
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GToRE on Exchange st, No ITO now occupied bv
~ j. Il. SHELDON. Possession given Septembef
lst Apply To- sHM0NDS & LIBBY, M
aulsdtw +, ~ 81 Middle st.
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ZOE SALE.

HARM Ia Cape Elzabetn, containing IS acres, to-
= = gcther witha good One STORY douse, Barn q G.
wink RIVER. For particulars inquire Of
JOHN G. PKOCTER, s93 Exchange ST. or
augt5 eod3w w. JORDAN on the premises