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The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

The balance sheet Of receipts and expendi-
lures Of the United States Governments for
the fiscal year ending june 80, 1869 shows that
The receipts exceed expences by the sum OF
s49, FOL and what is peculiarly significant
ind gratifying to the friends of the Adminis-
tration, is the fact that of this sum more tnan
ga 900 have been gained in the fourth quarter
Of the year from April 1, to June 80. being the
first quarter of President Grants administra-
ton. The foolish talk of the Copperheads
pbout Gen. Grants absence from the capital,
the cut of his coat, his habit of smoking and
manner of speaking will not amount to much
in view of such exhibits as this. SO long az
The good work of "retrenchment, economy
fnd reform goes on the people will not stop
TO enquire whether the President be at the
White House or at the White Mountains, or
whether he smokes one cigar day or ten
lie seems to be doing just what he prom sed
10 do and what the Republican party eontrac-
led to have done, viz. correcting abuses in
every department of the government reducing
expenses and paying off the public debt. +
Let the good work go on.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24
from the Morning Telegraph. Z,
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Enterestlng to Nlethodist.-

line nrst Methodist sermon in America was
preached in New York little over a century
ago, to congregation of five persons. The
first Conference was held in Philadelphia in
June, 1774, with zen ministers and 1 160 men,
hers. In 1869 there are nearly one hundred
Conferences, 10000 travelling and local preach
ers, with membership of abont 100000.
THE METHODIST LAYMEN QUESTION,
The General Conference of 1868 virtually
declared their willingness to admit lay dele
cation to their body whichever it could be as.
oertained that the people desired it. This
question mas row been submitted to vote in
10y aggregation, and the result is that Of
'""'e who voted, about two-thirds were in ia
vor OF lay delegation, But now question il
raised whether the aggregate number of those
voting is sufficiently large to be taken az n fair
expression of the whole member.b;n The
methodist OF this date gives returns from one
hundred and ninety-five districts, with 2O2
districts to be heard from. The tot,,
vote in 1876 districts is 1920, and the ma
jority in favor of lay delegation is 44s7s,
showing essentially two to one in favor. The
Methodist then estimates the whole vote al
25ooOo, and argues that this is fair proper.
ton OF the whole voting membership of 7O6.
S43 adults, being little more than one-tbird OF
the whole. In illustration, it refers to the
vote in New York in 1869, on the amend.
ment of the Constitution, where only aO6 s7o
votes were, cast, while the votes for Governor
ut the same time were 73Os21, and the whole
number of votes in the State was estimated a,
100000. And yet no one questioned the valid
ity of the votes on the Constitution.
PETER CARTWRIGHT.
Rev. Peter Cartwright, of Illinois, if he lives
to September "a, will have finished his fiftieth
year in the presiding eldership, longer peri.
cd than any other minister, either living OF
dead, has served in that Office
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24
The International boat Race

AND WHAT THEY SAY OF IT ACROSS THE WATER
A telegram from London of the 21st inst.
rays: 7
The Oxford crew were out for practice again
Yesterday They made good pace with thir-
ty-elebt to thirty-nin strokes per minute, we'll
pulled The Harvard crew were also out with
The Jewett boat. The eoxwain's seat has been
lowered, which increased the steadiness. They
got away briskly at nearly forty strokes Der
minute. Their rowing is regarded as very
satisfactory. Good Judges think that the
Harvards are likely to take the lead in the
race. At the special request of the Harvard
crew Thomas Hughes ex member of Parlia-
mept for Oxford, has been appointed referee
Mr.. Simmons, of the Harvard crew, is slightly
'ndlsposed to-day. The betting is now seven
to four on Oxford.
From the Land and Watsrl
The balance seems to favor the Oxford crew.
If the Americana win we will not only learn
their new style of rowing but how to main
tain it If the Harvards win after six weeks
q exercise without doing their best, it will be
an aquatic revolution. i'
From the Saturday Revisw.l
We do not attach any Importance to the
time made in training. II the Harvard crew
win the race we will acknowledge that our no.
lions about our styles of rowing are antiquated
sbsurditits.
[From the SPECTATOR
The opinion in respect to The crews and in
even. The public are nquiring if the Ameri
tGans bave ever put out their whole strength.
The course is hard one, ont the race is likelv
10 be close. IT the weather is bad the result
Will probably be in favor of Oxford if good the
Harvards will win. A nice, slow English
Grlzz'e is the thing to take the heart out of
the Americans. Re ulatons have been issued
20 keep the course clear for two hours before
and until the race is ended.
tFrom the Morning Telegraph.)
A point in favor of the Americans is that
they are in such state of high training of the
best kind. They have not submitted to a sharp
regimen for few months with view to par
licular event. but have been in perfect training
for the last three years. What hardness Of
muscle, sourdness of heart and honesty of lung
must be the result. II is almost impossible to
overrate the effect such state of facts has upop
the event o the race. Four young athletes
kept three years under conditions to deyelon
every available power is something more excel
lent than the result of few mouths training.
What may not be expected from crew called
upon tor quarter of an hours strain when
1hey have been at work for years. Taking our
Information as correct, we houlG consider the
superior hardness OF the Americans mo. than
Sc on against the style of the English and
conclude the contest will be mainly a battle of
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24
City Liquor Agency.

All persons who may have occasion to use
liquors of 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
tilted in the certificates Of analysis from the
State Assayer The price list has been revised,
and only sufficient profit will be charged to
meet current expenses. We think this mode
of conducting the agency capnot fail to receive
public approval. Per Order
/, COMMITTEE ON LIQUOR AGENCY.
June II, 1869. dtfsn
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

PORTLAND & ROCHESTER RAILROAD. The
two routes surveyed by Mr.. G. o. Davis, en-
Gineer of the Portland & Rochester Railroad,
between Alfred and Rochester were as follows:
The first was from Alfred, quite direct to
Sprngvale Village, from thence to the South
shore of Deering Pond in the north part Of
Sanford; thence to Little River Falls in Leba-
non; thence direct to East Rochester. The
second route takes in South Sanford Village
and runs little to the south of South Leba-
non, by Bonny Bigg Hill in the north part OF
Berwick, and thence in an air line, almost, to
East Rochester Both the routes are feasible
and compare favorably in regard to cheapness
of construction. with any New England routes.
The distance is between nineteen and twenty
miles
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

ANOTHER EXCURSION TO ALFaKp.-we I'M
derstand that the merchants of the city cor
template an excursion to Alfred at an early
day. Preliminary arrangements were made at
the Merchants Exchange on Saturday last
when committee was appointed who have
the matter in charge.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

A"WoRKINeMAN' CANDIDATE. The Phil
ndelphia Post says: ASA Packer is said to be
the Work. gman's Candidate. Who chucked
him into the Lehigh river? His own work
men! What for? Attempting to compel them
to work at starvation wage4inWill the work.
ingmen be stupid enous a tossupport mar
who respects their rights oDstwhep he is com
PEELED to do so at the risk of his life? VIZ
think not"
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24
Hon. Lyndon Oak Declines the EIichbor.
Nom inauiOn.

D. 49, u,,... :. ~, r, ,S1si1hND, zAuS. II, l6Oy.
- l see by your issue OF the 10Th inst. that the
Mass Temperance Convention, held the previ-
Gus gay, conferred upon me the honor Of q
nomination for the State Senate. deem it
proper to state that sympathze most ear nest
1y with the members of that convention in the
desire to protect the community against the
evils of intemperance. But am unable tn
zee now the cause of temperance or prohibition
j. to be promoted by allowing myself to divert
the votes from the Republican nominee for the
Fame position, while he holds precisely the
same views on the subject OF prohibition as are
leld by myself. 1 am, therefore, compelled to
decline the nomination.
Yours truly, LYNDON OAK
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24
Ro1nsos ran Cosrrprscr Mantle Ad.

N01Ns0N, 1Ah OVNfHOENVE MAN'- ne Au@
vertiser Of last evening publishes sketch of
the lite of Robinson, the confidence man, clip
ped from the Baltimore Gazetts. At the time
when ne was brought here and lodged in jail
Nast week) we stated that the story Of his life
would occupy several columns, and was an ex-
tremely romantic one. The facts, as given by
the Gazette, are true, but there are many events
in his life which, if told, would throw COM
pletely into the shade the usual deeds of the
common run of confidence men, but would
necessarily implcate in the telling innocent
people who have suffered enough without fig
uring in the public prints.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24
Portland and Vicinity,
New Advertisement. this Day.

sss AUCTION COLUMN.
Auction Sale-F. o. Bailey. ieE .r--y p
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
A Garlic. F. Williams.
Popham Celebration.
VIEW ADvERrIsEMENT COLUMN.
Agents Wanted---Glu- 4
Dr. Walkers bitters. "a
Rufus Small Sc Son-Insuranee.
Rare chance for Business.
Wanted, is-ftiGf3
Notce-Jas Bailey. a- -... r.ri
Girl Wanted.
Tin Wate Manufactory-Caleb Bike.
Strayed Horse.
Wan dollhouse.
General Agent Wanted.
Proposals for Building Sewer.
School Teacher Wanted. .-...s.. ...l .
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

WEDDINa.-The First Baptist Church was
the scene of pleasant gathering yesterday
morning, the occasion being the marriage of
Nelson M Sheppard, Esq, of Brooklyn, N.
Y, and Miss Abby M. Walton of this city. A
number of the friends of the parties assembled
in tho beautiful edifice and at precisely half
past one the organ pealed forth the Wedding
March" as the happy couple passed up the
aisle. The bride was attired in travelling dress,
and the ceremony was performed by the Rev.
DR.. Smaller, the pastor of the church. Around
the chancel were beautiful boquets of flowers,
but they attracted little attention compared
with the bride. After the ceremony the marty
partook of wedding dejuner and left in the
T. M train on their wedding trip. MAY all
happiness and prosperity be theirs.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

Mr.. GLADSTONE has rendered himself ex-
tremely obnoxious to the church party in Eng
land by offering Deanery to DIR. Temple,
Head Master of the Rugby School, one of the
authors of the famous Essays and Reviews
which were not regarded as Orthodox. lie
adds to his unpop clarity IN the same quarter
by proposing to offer the next Bishopric to
Dean Stanley.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

THERE is no mistake about it, Plantation
Bitters will ward off Fever and Ague and all
kindred diseases, il used in time. No family
need suffer from this distressing complaint il
they will keep Plantation Bitters in the house,
and use it according to directions The most
important ingredient of this medicine is Cali
saga or Peruvian Bark, which is known to be
the finest and purest tonic in the vegetable
kingdom. The extract of this bark is the ac-
tive principle of all the good Fever and Ague
medicines prescribed by intelligent doctors.
Calisaya Bark is used extensively in the man
ufacture Of Plantation Bitters, as well as quiz
nine, and we dare say they owe their popular
ity mostly to that fact. We can recommend
them. .s. ..f.
MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to the best
imported German Cologne, and sold at half the
price. - aug21eodd1w&w
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24
PaIDE's BRmgE, particular deacrintion o,

PRIDE 8 BRIDGE, particular description of
which appeared in our columns yesterday, was
built by the Mosely Iron Building Works of
boston, OF which Hon. E. R. Wiggin is Agent
ana Ambrose Eastman, Esq, of Boston.
treasurer. The bridge is built under patents
owned by the company, and is similar to the
bridge being built by that company between
Boston and South Boston, and which is ex-
pected to be when completed one OF the finest
specimens ofiron bridge buildingin this coun-
try.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

DEMOCRATIC CAUcUsEs.-Thc Democrats Of
this city will 20 through the form of electing
delegates to County Convention to be held
here next Thursday, tonight The Argus has
so demon slized the feeble remnant of that par.
ty oy its surrender OF the organization to the
Republicans that even less than the usual in
terestis felt in the preliminary meetings.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

CAPT. WAITE, Of Freeport, master of the
schooner "vesta," of that place, died in Cuba
last week of yellow fever Capt Waite was a
young man of remarkable energy and tact,
and was rapidly rising in hi, avocation. The
news of his death is received with profound
sorrow by his numerous friendsin this vicinity.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24
United States District Court.

JUDGE FOX PRESIDING.
MoNDAY.-E. Ii. G. Hooper ct ais, petitioners for
leave to sell certain properly of Chadbourne g. Now
ell, a bankrupt firm In the early part OF the term
bill in equity filed to set aside the mortgage
given by the bankrupts before proceedings bal k
ruptcy were begun, to Hooper g. Cole. The decree
of the Court sustained the bill, and al appeal was
taken to the Circuit Court The mortgages and
creditors Ct the firm ask that the property may
be sold under the direction of the Court and the Pc
tition is resisted by the assignees. The Court or
dered sale of the goods as prayed for. Shepley 8
Srout for petitioners; j. g. E. NJ Rand for assignees
In the afternoon there were two hearings in the
case OF James G.. Norwood, bankrupt, one in
equity and the other in bankruptcy. The assignee
OF Norwood brought petition that certain prop
erty consisting OF stock in trade wholesale ped
lar including his horses and cart, which mad been
mortgaged to one Henry X. Newbert, might be sold.
The Judge, afer q tearing, ordered the sale-the
title to the property being in dispute. The creditors
of Norwood brought bill in equity against Worm-
wood and Newbert prior to the appointment of the
assignee about this same property, and petition
that the assignee should become party to the bill in
equity After hearing the parties the petition being
opposed by the counsel OF Newbert, the ground
equity against the mortgage of debtor, but that
the bill In equity must be brought after the adjudi-
cation OF bankruptcy of the debtor by his assignee
and not by the creditors before the adjudication the
Judge decided the assignee could not be made .
party. Shepley & Strout for creditors and assignee
Artemas Libby for MORTGAGE.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24
To Contractors.

PROPOSALS will be received by the undersigned
L until Monday, August 3Oth, 1869, Tor excavating
and laying thirty six inch Sewer, continuance Of
sewer now laid on Fore street. The bottom OF said
Sewer to be nine feer from grade OF street. To be
built in q thor ugh and workman Ike manner, sub
Ject 10 the approval OF the Committee, the ty iur
nishng brick ami cement. The Committee reserve
the right reject any all bids 1t not satisfactory
Bids open p. M.
auousf 1880 did
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24
W. N E d.

ITO purchase house suitable Tor one or two fami-
Il lies; mus be central and in good neighoor-
nood must nave all modern conveuiepcss. ANY
one having such one will please state Ia tuH loca-
ton, size OF house aud lot and the lowest price they
will take; no other letters noticed. No fancy price
paid. Address tor Two months,
au2idlmos HOUSE Portland Me-
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

BASE BALL.-There will be match game of
base ball between the Dirisos, Of Falmouth,
and the Orientals, of this city, Wednesday, at
half past O'Clock P. NJ, on Smiths common.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24
August %, 1850. dtd
n ware Mandatory for sale |,

TIME Tin ~ are stand and Nanuiaetory No 100 Fore
Il ST. Portland. consisting of tools, mac hines, stock
and xtures 10 now offered Tor sale. to close up the
estate OF the late Charles b. Bake. This il the
stand so long occspied b. n. A; Mitchell and will
be sold at q bargain. Enquire OF
CALEB BLAKE, Administrator
No. 12O Fore st. or +. BONNEf, No. 81 Exchange
Street. au24-1W
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24
A Card.

hereby tender my thanks. to the Fire Depart
ment and neighbors, also to Deputy Marshal Perry
and Police, for their promptness and efficiency IN
subduing the FIRE at my House. Pine Street, on the
night Of the 22nd. .s U.t
iy. ID .-.5. c. F. WILLIAMS,
Portland, Aug. %. sNau94lts
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24
Bachelors Hair Dye,

FMS splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world;
the only true and perfect Dye haI mess, reliable m
s.antaneous; no disappointment; ridiculous TINS;
remedies the i'll effects of bad dyes; invgorates and
leaves the hair soft and beautiful black or brown
Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers, ana properly
applied at the Wig Factory, ls Bond st, N. Y
june 3-sNd&w1yr
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

ENTERPRIsE.-The friends of industry and
enterprise will be pleased to learn that Port
land can now rival Boston in another branch
of business. The new firm of Purinton s.
Co., corner of Middle and franklin streets,
havetaken the sure road to success in supply
ing the market with fancy chamber sets,
equal in style and finish, If not superior, to
any thing of the kind ever offered to the public
in New England, as may be made manifest by
visit to their warehouse. -
The granting and ornamenting of the sets
is done under the superintendent Of the well
known Mr.. A. G. Urquhart. -.s'.,.s-..
In viewing the designs, so beautiful and 80
neatly finished, and the work performed in
such skillful manner, we were glad to know
that our city could boast of such an establish
ment, and were pleased to learn that there was
large demand, both at home and abroad for
the manufactures turned out from this estab-
lishment
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. - Grand Commander
Charles Fl. Mcclellan, of Bath, is in the city,
experimenting the arrangements for the mus
ter and encampment of the several Comman-
deries in the State, which will come off to-day.
He is assisted by Sir Knight Dickey, of Lewis
ton, Grand Generalissimc, and Sir Knight
Black, of Augusta, Grand Warden. He has
appointed Sir Knights A. NJ. Benson and f.
Harris, of this city, as special aids. 1850.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24
North Yarmouth Academy.

YARMOUTH, Aug. 20 lo69.
To the Editor Of the Press:
The Trustees OF this Institution have had
the good fortune to secure the services of Mar
tin H. Fisk, A. NJ, a teacher, of extensive ex-
perience and marked success, having for seven
years been President of Paducah College, Ken
ENTHUSIASTICALLY, for four years, Principe
of Hillsboro Academy, N. H., and more re-
Gently PRINCIPAL of the Seminary at Bradford,
Mass. Mr.. Fisk is graduate of Dartmouth,
of the class Of 1882 and has been engaged in
teaching some seventeen years in all. His en-
gagement at Yarmouth is considered to be of .
permanent nature, which circumstance will
secure his undivided interest in, and constan,
care for, the welfare Of the school. The Prin
cipal will have associated with him an able
and experienced corps of assistants, and the
officers of the Institstion feel fully justified,
under such favorable auspices, in assuring
those who may patronize it that the facilities
for obtaining thorough practical education
will be found second to none in the State. Ar
will be seen by advertisement, the Fall term
commences Sept. LIST. Yarmouth is one of the
pleasantest and most thriving villages on our
coast, and its moral influences and religious
privileges are equal to those of any place
where such an institution is located.
Ample accommodations for boarding and for
those wishing to board themselves can be OBJ
tanned at the Commons" which will be in
charge of the Preceptor. 'st4is' VERA.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

HAHPER's BAzAR.-The number for next
week, richly illustrated, has been received at
the periodical depot of Messrs. Fessenden
Brothers, Lancaster Hall. This journal of
Fashion takes the lead of all others, and is
welcome visitor to the parlor circle.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

EVERY day brings something new" to our
stock Of goods for custom clothing We have
complete assortment Of new goods for the
early fall trade. GEO w. RICH 8 Co.,
augAeod2w 173 Fore Street
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

FRESH AS A MADEN's BLUSH is the pure
peachy complexion which follows the use of
Hagar's Magnolia Balm. 1t is the true secret
of beauty. Fashionable ladies in society I'M
derstand this.
The Magnolia Balm changes the rustic coun-
try girl into city belle more rapidly than any
other one thing.
Redness sunburn, tan, freckles, blotches,
and all effects of the summer sun disappear
where it is used, and genial, cultivated, fresh
expression is obtained, which rivals the bloom
of youth Beauty is possible to all who will
invest 70 cents at any respectable store, and in
sist on getting the Magnolia Balm.
LYoN's KATHARIAN is the Best Hair Dress
ing. aug7-eod&w1m
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

The CONCORD & NASHUA RAILRoAD.-The
city government of Concord voted on Saturday
10 take stock in the proposed Concord & Ro-
chester Railroad to the amount of $228, 900,
being five per cent. on the city valuation. This
is in addition to $4,000 already voted for the
Concord & Claremont Railroad
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

The VoTE LAST yEAn.-The total vote Of
Maine last September was 131 1882. Chamber
lain re ceived 1923; Pillsbury 56,2O7; the scat
terring vote was 50. N. G. HIchborn received
one vote last year.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

Coon TEMpLARs' Observation-Disclosures
to the Cumberland County Lodge of Good
Templars, which meets at Cumberland Centre
next Thursday are requested to take with
them basket of eatables, as per vote of last
session. picnic dinner and supper will be
held in the Hall, and all are invited to contrib
ute to its succesS II ...n
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24
PEnIoDICALs.-Harpe Monthly for

PERIoDIcALs.-Harper's Monthly for Sep
TENDER has been received, and can now be pur-
chased at the bookstores of Bailey & Noyes,
aud Hall L. Davis, Exchange Street; Loring,
Short & Harmon, and Augustus Robinson,
under Falmouth Hotel; G. R. Chisholm & Bro,
G. 7. Depot Also at the school book, music
and periodical store of E. @. Andrews, No. So
Centre street; the periodical depot of Messrs.
Fessenden Bros, Lancaster Hall, and at the
fancy store Of W. d. Robinson, Exchange
street.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

ATTENTION is called to the advertisement
calling for general agent for Life Insurance
Company.
The Portland daily press., 1869-08-24

In MoKENNEI's WINDOW is picture by an
amateur artist, Mr.. John s. White, entitled
After the Hunt" to which we call attention.