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The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22
Ambition ol POLITICAL A.piraat..

The following communication was very
properly presented to the Argus for publica-
tion, but it was refused. Coming, as it does
from the very heart and soul Of a democrat OF
'regular standing and one absolutely "dyed
in the WOOL we cannot, for the life of us, ac-
count for its being rejected by our contempo-
rary Surely, the editor of that journal can't
be an aspirant for the Governors chair,
and therefore wishes to keep in the shade
other would-be candidates. But if he has such
aspirations, we can see how the milk got into
the cocoanut. The letter needs no explana-
tion from us. 1t is clear and distinct in its
statements and can be readily understood by
the voting public: a9
afa iA 20 SWELL CORNER, June, 1869.
DEAR CHARLEY: should have received
yours on the 40th, had it not mscarried. Il
thank you for its kind intimation
In reply allow me to say that my name will
not be used as a candidate for Governor at the
approaching Convention at Bangor, If ny
feelings are consulted
More than two years ago should have re-
ceived letters from all the leading editors in
every State in the Union, and some that were
out of it. asking me to allow my name to be
used as . candidate for Governor; and should
have Immediately answered that did not wish
my name mentioned for that or any other office
in the gift of the people, from the simple fact
that I have allowed it to be used for almost
every other Office and would now like to retire
to private life. siitfa HsR t
For more than thirty years have been an
earnest laborer in the ranks of the democracy
of Maine, (when thought it would pay hum
bly, laboring to operpetuate its principles, (when
it would pay,) believing that if they succeeded
III should be bigger toad) the greatest good
to the greatest number would be virtually Sc
cured, I desire to remain an humble member
of the Old Democratic Party, leaving it to
some other man of more ability to stand up as
q bigger mark to be shot at.iAli aaila5l5 !
But in conclusion would say that when the
Convention meets at Bangor, that if they
should vote harmonionsly, unanimously, col
lectively and individually, in solid phalanx,
that it was for the best interest of our common
country that my name should be used for Gov
ernor, and my friends should collectively and
individually lay down on me and convince me
that it was for the best interest of the country,
/ might possibly be induced to sacrifice my
humble self and exclaim with the poet II am
my country and my country am /.
From your co-laborer in the cause of work
ingmen, usli ssa JOHN SMITH.
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22

BRIEF JOTTNGs.- understand that there
Will be two irst-rate races at Forest City Park
on the 9th of July for $780, premiums, to be
given by the proprietor to the best 2.40 and
minute horses. Entries close July 1st.-The
friends of Conductor Lincoln of the 2. g. x.
r. r. gave him a surprise party Saturday eve
ming at his residence at Woodford's Corner,
and good time was enjoyed by all.-Don't
forget the auction sale of paintings by dis
tinguished artists of the English, French and
American schools, by e. M. Patten & Co., at
their salesroom, IA Exchange street, to-day
and to-morrow.-Two fine new yachts have
been added to the Portland Yacht Club. the
steam-yacht Mist" Geo. f. Patten. ESQ. Of
Bath, being the owner, and the schooner
Commodore" of Bath, 80 tons O. M, Charles
d. Mcclellan owner.-A correspondent, speak
ing of the handbill nuisance, says he orders his
servant to take in all left on the steps and put
them on the hall table; but when the boy
rings the bell to put the handful in the stove.
Cherries are to be found in our fruit stores
f. 0. Bailey sold at auction, yesterday after
noon, the two and q half story wooden house,
with the lot containing 6000 So. f., No. 80 Par
ris street, to B. w. Walton, for $4,000. The
Advertiser mentions a case, similar to the one
mentioned in the Argus the other day, of doves
building their nest among the roof timbers of
St PauPs Church, raising family of little
ones and allowing themselves to be moved by
the workmen without taking flight-Hale's S
window displays beautiful little picture of a
daughter of Rev. Mr.. Root of this city, painted
by j. G. Brown of New York. Ane flower
piece by Miss Skeele; and some excellent
photographs by Rev. Mr.. Bolles.-T Yacht
Club passed votes of thanks to Mayor Patten
of Bath and others, for courtesies received dur
ing their late cruise, and to Commodore Jas.
M. ChuFehil. -attRibutine- him a greaf flaal
of their enioynaant 1assiass the e5-a.---:ss.aA.
/ Elegant marble vase filled with trailing vines
and Towering shrubs has been placed in front
of James Libby's residence on Congress street.
"A new block of one story wooden stores is
going up on Temple street.-The Portland
Band Rehearsal last night drew large side
walk audience. The music was frst-rate.-
Zitkov has got in some Austrian beer that took
the gold medal at the Paris Exposition.
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22

ohANdE IN MAIL SERvIoE.-A special from
washington ON Saturday gives the following
changes In our Maine mail service. A con-
tract has been made with the European and
North American Railroad for carrying the
mails from Bangor to Lincoln Centre and
back six times week. This enables the De-
partment to contract the route from Bangor 10
Calais ending it at Amherst, a saving of seven
ty-three miles mail transportation and $1,000
IN compensation for mail service. The routa
between Bangor and Winn is also eurtailed
sl'2 miles, and $1,000 per annum is saved IL
expense The route from Lincoln to Topsfield
Is also changed, commencing at Lincoln Cen
.re ana extending from Topsfeld to Prince
'on' VIA waite, with service six times week.
~ an increased cost of 1854 per annum.
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22


YORK COUNTY DELEGATEs.-It seems to be
general impression that York county will
present more solid opposition to the renomi-
nation of Gov. Chamberlain than any other
county in the State. eEf ii3e ffl
But, judging from the character of delegates
already chosen, gentlemen of undoubted abili-
ty and discretion, and sincerely devoted 10 the
Republican cause, it will be safe to saw that
their action will, in no event, be factions
They will undoubtedly endeavor to inpress
their views upon their colleagues from other
sections, and if they fail to do so, it viii be
from no lack of energy nor for want of under
standing the "art of putting things" But
when the result is announced, whether favor
able to their peculiar views or otherwise. the
discipline OF Old York; Republicanism will
again be brought into requisition and the par
ty in that county give good account of itself
in September. 4li 1.H I
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22

Miss JUDITH RUSSELL, of New Bedford,
writes: 81 have been afflicted with severe
prostrating cramps in my limbs, cold feet and
hands, and a general dsordered system
While visiting some friends in New York, who
were using Plantation Bitters, they prevailed
upon me to try them. commenced with a
wine glass full after each meal. Feeling better
by degrees, in few days was astonished TO
find the coldness and cramps had entirely left
me, and could sleep the night through, which
had not done for years. feel like another
being. My appetite and strength have also
greatly improved by the use of the Plantation
Bitters. SIS NW
MAGNOLIA WArER.-Superior to the best
imported German Cologne, and sold thalf the
price. iune19eodd1w&w
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22

1 UNITARIAN STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL. - The
First Parish and Park Street Societies are to
have strawberry Festival at Congress Hall, on
Thursday afternoon and evening, the oath inst,
and from the manner in which these societies
get up an entertainment, we arc certain that
all those who are wise will not fail to be pres
eRt, Tuere will be a dance to the music of the
Forest City Band, and young ladies in costume
will wait upon those who desire to partake Of
that delicious fruit which has been described
as 'the best berry God ever made" There is
rumor, but we have no authority for being
more definite, that Rev. Horatio Stebbins may
arrive in town early enough in the week to be
present on this occasion. But we are so well
acquainted with the delightful evenings passed
by all who have been SO fortunate as to partici-
pate when these societies have attempted any
thing of the kind before, that, whether Mr..
Stebbins is there or not, to once again meet
his old friends, nothing will be LEFT undone by
those having the matter in charge to make the
affair one to be remembered for all time. The
tickets will be only thirty cents
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22

petitioned TO remove tuo trees on Federal
street. Accepted. ~
Permission was granted Ira Berry and John
Z. Boyd to remove horse chestnut trees nom
the front Of their premises. a
The order for the having of Portland street
came up, passage Of the order being refused in
the other Board. This Boaro auhered TO lts
vote giving the order passage. sss.au .ass.s-s
The report of the committee on petition OF
8. Palmer % a., iur '1o sra,, ~ or ess Com
mercial street, came up rom tne otner Board,
recommitted. This Board receded and concur
red.
Report Q, Conlnittee on tne Ireasurers ac.
coun.s INA. sney were al sa'isiac'ory' was read
arp Petitiop aIe eS r Henderson &, ais tho. No.,
ssiees Pe may Do gradea f Deo%een . nrackett and
iuo s.eose, was Ieiorleu, "isnou' granting
aurnorIty ior tne same.
d naSo. ;sa'eo . INA. ne sn1u,u nos slgn the
Tna IL ~ aie noase on teaKs
a1 No uenn'o ao''on was '"Aon IN the
hatser. c rr-r.,.
Ionses were gra1.eu =. ~, Teerso II ousnman
an, TS.I DlauiYle " es5h s S;t
Ioint .Ia tia on 'no
aepoise,u .na. snsy meio ooiieoA5 ui""n anu
s4oou A9r Srcn, tba P,as;dant 40
c' cCmu1lcat,on m 1soni 'Io oI tne
lineage Doaru OF traue transissns all certaln
.esolutlons passeu ~ snas uouy' ~ isspecsns p,s
1rrece route ior .raue petween !, ol.,anu 1 ane
Cnicago, was fead anu oraereu 70 pe placed Oh
G,: a.,...:,. o.1 oe ,...
OrdinanGe respectlhg removal ol materia
from 5ne Nestern rIomena!e was ahenaee 0,
inclnding tne CITY cemeteries' anu was theI
passed 10 pc engrossec,
Ordlnance IN relation 70 ssrees IT, a;. monumenis
| was passeu 10 pe oruainea. ALSO oruihahce es
taonsnlng tne pay oI omcers anu members O
the flre Depa[sment Az, c...:-
An oruers 9nerea py Ala. CuIels, liking th'
ssaiary OF tne nullolng loan Oomnissi9hers y a
PLY eacn LOT tne present. year. wassaid WAS iaid on thu
ta1ie. Gs..o.4...s 60. c,.a.ao w.
snacf;na damaoas to bis nronertv corn. y 2
Middle, Fore and Hampshire streets, was 70
ferred to the Committee on Judicial Proceed
ings. s...-...l =assa.sAs--4.-
George A. Wright was elected Gas Agent OF
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22

SAD ACCIDENTAL little boy about years
OF age, son of Capt. Joseph Mountfort, living
at 40 India street, last Saturday afternoon
climbed up a ladder standing against new
house that is being built on the lower part o.
Congress street, and when he had reached The
attic slipped and fell to the ground, fracturing
his skull and lacerating the brain. Drs. French
and Merrill were called and pronouncedrecov.
cry very doubtful. He was still living yester.
day afternoon f
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22

P. NJ B.-At meeting of the p NJ B. As
soeiatio n last evening, it was voted to unite
with the Blues in the celebration of their an
lnivei sary and in the festivities Incidental to
the occasion of the reception and entertain
ment of the Srafford Guards of Dover, to-
morrow and Thursday. We are requested to
state that it is hoped that all army officers in
the city win attend the BAH ut city Hall, to-
morrow evening, attired in uniform. This cell
ebration and festival by the Blnes is destined
to be one Of the events of the times, and from
what the company haze done it is safe to CON
clude that !, hen they do pnt out their strength,
as they will on the 23d and oath, there will be
one of Tue most complete parades. and enter
tainments ever attempted by any military or
ganization in Portland.re sf8isss-E aasf
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22
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ing watery and weak, ,igiving healthy complexion,
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all persons requiring safe and valuable tonic to i'm
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bitters merely stimuiant in thgir effects, which, al
though they may possess tonic, vegetable properties,
cannot give the strength TO the blood which the
IRON BITTERs will give.
Prepared by VIM. Ellis, Chemist. For sale By
Druggists generally. je 21-d6m sN
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22
rortland and yicInity
New Advertisement. this nay.

SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
Boots and Shoes--T. Il. Mosely q Co. ssofsY !
Sherry Wine Bitters-SamI Chadwick. fs,sf
AUCTION COLUMN .t., s5ts,. ~
Auction Sale-F. o. Bailey, is Exchange st.
ENTERTAINMENT CoLUME.E
First Parish and Park st Societies-Festivals 4
NEW wADyERTIsKMENTc COLUMN.
Dry Geeds-M. O. Boynton. gsssss yxsSns
Proposals-Gen. Thorn.
John Meals Autobiography. ttft3L rHfti
Back to the old Stand-Wm. Cornish 81 Son.
jean Ingelow's New Story. .,,.,ve4s,seF
Report CascO Bank-E. P. Gerrish.'
Report Merchants Bank-Chas Payson. e p
Iail0r-J. III. Murphy.
s9y by, wantsd-Frsd w. ntsd NJ Hale sadgss Ciss
Table Sauce-Sam'l Chadwick.
Seminary Notice-Gronville r. Stevens.
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22

SUMNER FREIGHr ARRANGEMENT,-Yeste
day the summer freight arrangement on, the
Grand Trunk road went into effect, by which
no freight cars will be allowed to stand ON
Commercial street and unload, although they
may be switched down on to the wharves.
This is owing to the number of extra passenger
trains passing over the street during the sea-
son. When the rush of summer travel is over
the old arrangement will come in force again.
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22
a new. stnte HospilaI.

10 the Editor offhe Press: .aian iais
Aneg to call the attention of all friends o.
aan'sy among your readers-and that,
~rss' Includes all,-to the article in your Sat
uloay issue, upon the contemplated new
state Hospital. The article referred to is re-
port-supplementary to one presented to the
State Medical Society at its animal mee.;n IN
1s6s,-and, like that, is from the nen of DR..
Gilman, who, from the inception Of this nobla
enterprise, has been its most earnest and fa;tb-
full advocate o g9' 1e9A =
. Weare happy to be able to state that both
the articles referred to will be Incorporated in
one and issued in pamphlet form for general
distribution v
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22
All Aboard.

By tomorrow the delegates from the vari-
Gus parts of the State will be all aboard for the
Bangor Convention. Gentlemen who prefer
Gov. Chamberlain, and gentlemen who prefer
Sidney Perham will meet others who favor
Judge Tapley and still others who would like
to secure the nomination of Lot M. Morrill,.
Nor does this comprise the entire lists of
names which are favorites with more or less of
the members of the Republican party. Com
ing together on board the cars, and in the
state room Of the "City of Richmond and
meeting in the corridors of the Bangor House
on the evening previous to the, convention,
ample opportunity will be offered for COM
parison of views and full expression of opin-
ion, and we cannot doubt that the general
drift of sentiment can be ascertained previous
to the hour of meeting in convention, SO that
substantial unity of action may be secured
The delegates to this convention have more
than ordinary responsibility cast upon them.
May they prove equal ito the demands and
bring.to the discharge of these duties wise,
discreet and prudent judgement and a con-
cientious desire to secure the prosperity,and
perpetuity of the Republican party.
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22

BACK AGAIN. N.-Y yesterday afternoon as we
were walking down Congress street, on passing
the store on the corner OF Center street for
merly occupied by McKenney 81 Davis, we
were attracted by portrait Of Afford Dyer,
Esq, which was so life-hke that we paused for
several moments to gaze at the we'll known
features, and to ascertain the name of the ar
tist, which we found to be that of our fellow
citizen Cloudnan. There was also a charming
little landscape by Miss Haley, quiet placid
stream, with large overhanging trees upon the
bank, and the mountains in tho distance.
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22

IRRovEMENr.-Ths splendid locomotive
Rochester, which runs over the Portland 8
Rochester Railroad, presents a fine appearance
| this week in its new dress. It has been thor-
eughly overhauled ana repainted, and is now
as good as new in every respect. We under
stand that this Company are now negotiating
for several new passenger cars in Boston, and
when they have got them, this road will com.
pare favorably with any other in New England
of the same length. The track is now in fine
| condition the whole length.
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22

INDUSTRY REwARDED.-Mr. Lewis w. A.
Johnson-son of Lewis G. johnson, who for
merly had charge of the culinary department
Of the St. Julian Hotel-a young colored lad
who, for the past three or four years has been
the telegraph messenger for the several daily
papers of this city, has been placed in charge
Of the branch telegraph Office at the U S. Ho-
tel. 1t is q case Of industry rewarded, for MIR.
johnson has always beeu right on hand at all
hours and in all weathers, is possessed of a
particularly amiable and obliging disposition,
and will no doubt make hosts of friends in his
new position xM
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22

CRY HoTEL.-We understand that Messrs.
John P. Davis s. Son, the popular proprietors
of tho City Hotel, have lately thoroughly reno
waited their house, and are now prepared to let
their rooms with board at from $3.50 to 91.75
per day, according to location. The house is
nicely furnished, the table is first-rate, and
father and son are men who have fairly earned
the reputation of knowing show to keep ho-
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22
Republican stnte Convention

Trains to carry delegates to the Convention
Zone fare for the round trip will leave Grand
Trunk depot at LILO P. NJ, and Kennebec s.
Portland depot at 1245 P. NJ, on Wednesday,
and by steamboat City of Richmond at 10 A.
NJ same day. A return train will leave Ban
gor at o'clock P. NJ, Thursday, running as
far as Waterville, and probably on the Kenne-
bee as far as Bath 22-2t
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22

HoLLIs.-The following delegates to the
State Convention were elected Saturday after
noon: Joseph w. Aksrs, James Knights,
Charles Webb, James Morton. No instruc-
tions. aa0fa si445s.d 5aoIl I9tt9i sif.i si5
BUxroN.-The Republicans of Buxionelect-
ed on Saturday afternoon, the following gen.
tlemen as delegates to the State Convention:
Samuel Hanson, Samuel Hill, Capt. HI. M.
Rideout, Eben Sawyer, Rev. Joseph Smith. i
BDDEFoRD. Republicans of Biddeford
have selected the following gentlemen to rep
resent them at the Bangor Convention, viz:
Joseph G. Bracket, Moses Hartman, Jererni-
ah Goldsborough, Alonzo Hasty, James Tarr,
E. H. Banks, Eben Emerson, Henry @. Dean,
Thomas HI. Cole, Thomas Quinby, e. H. G..
Hooper, Charles Murcb. No instructions u
ANDRoscoGGIN County. Y.--Auburn, Greene,
Durham, Minot, Poland. Leeds, e. Livermore,
Livermore, Lisbon, Webster and Wales are
understood to have elected Perham delegates;
Lewiston has elected Chamberlain delegates.
HAMPDEN.-The delegates chosen in Hamp-
den were instructed to vote for Mr., Perham.
BELFAsr.-A full Chamberlain delegation
was elected in Belfast on Saturday.
\ pOxFoRD.-John J. Perry, George P. Whit
ney, George W. King, A. L. Hersey anti
Chamberlain sldl' saflaFd g sss'''sl l'iti
RAYMOND. William Small, David Nash,
Gibeon Plummer ,Jr. The delegates were in-
structed not to vote for Gov. Chamberlain.
GRAY.-W. Fl. Vinton, Josiah Hill, r.. A..
Allen. uaf5, a,lg ss as9 3.
CAAIDES.-The Camden delegation to attend
the State Convention at Bangor is headed by
Mr.. F. r. Simonton, and is said to favor the
denomination Of Gov. Chamberlain.
| BETHEL.-At one Of the largest and most ex-
citing caucuses ever held in Bethel, the follow
ing delegates were elected to the Republican
State Convention at Bangor: Israeli G. Kim
ball, Ayers Mason Abner Davis, Gilman P.
Bean, Chas. j. Chapman. .a tH}
A resolution instructing the delegates to
vote for the denomination of Gov. Chamber
lain was defeated by a vote of two to one. ,1,
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22
From oar Farminsstonl Corrospon :,

fARMINGToN, June III, 1862
To the Editor Of the Press; {3te 5ft
William Whittier was badly and Dudley
Morrill, dangerously and probably fatally in
jured while raising building connected with
the mills at Pennington Falls--while raising q
bend the foot of the posts gave way the tim
Der coming down on Morrill, and throwing
both to the ground ten feet below
Six ofthe seven delegates to the State Con-
vention chosen at the Republican caucus this
evening are understood to favor the renomina-
ton of Gov. Chamberlain A motion instruct
ing the delegates to vote for a pronounced
"constabulary" candidate was refused pas
sage by large majority. .fsa aali e. I'm. q
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22
Batchelor's Hair Dye.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world
the only true and perfect Dye harmless, reliable
stantaneous; no disappointment; ridiculous tints
remedies the i'll effects OF bad dyes nvigorates and
leaves the hair soft and beautiful black or brown.
Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers, and properly
applied at the Wig Factory, 16 Bond st, ny
June 3-sNd6Sw1yr -7
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22

Ar at Havre sth inst, ship Ella S Thayer, rhOmp-
Ar at Honolulu 10Th ult. ships Resolute. freeman,
San Francisco, land sailed 25th for Bakers Isandl
goth, Sumatra, Mullen. San Francisco, land sailed
same d Gay % tor Hong Kong: >,,.,..-
son, Adelaide, NSW.
Ar at MOntevideo May 5, barque Canada, Smith.
Sid I'm Rio Janeiro May 10. ship Nevada. Jewett,
Al at st Thomas sist ult, brig John Wesley, Ford
Barbados, land sailed LIST inst for Mayaguez to load
snd sailed ID for Porto Rico, to Load Tor North or
Sid I'm Kingston, ia, 18th. brig Peri, Cole, New
| York via Old Harbor
Rowley, Sc Thomas. to load for Baltimore; I'd inst,
John Wesley, Ford, st Thomas; Z SWEET, Law
do sch small laSS MashT ss., Wood far
CID at Havana 18TH, sch belmont. Gales, Philadel-
ar Ar at St John, NIB, isth inst. scbs Abby ingalls,.
Ingalls,, Maehias; Sarah Beinlce. Proctor. York;
| 18th, barque Sitka, Watkins, Gloucester.
Cld 18TH brig Maud Potter. Shields, MAtanzas;
sch Magnet, Smith, New York.
1 aa1 IPer steamer Aleppo, ut BostOn.l
Ar at Liverpool 5th inst. Sorrento. Wilson, I'm st
John. NIB: sth. MorayIan, ts) from Quebec.
oid os o. on; M Husscy; s,s W. UlmSI, Boston .,
New Orleans Tor Havre.
Ar at IsrrngOna 27th ult, Eliza white. LOOs, from
/ AR at Gibraltar 10Th ult Escort Baker, Palermo
land cid for New York;
Passed through the Straits 3sth. speedweil, from
Mention tor Boston. III. T
SIN i'm Cadiz sOth ult, FideIla Emery. Boston.
Sid fm Paunac 4th inst, l. M Merritt, Eaton, for
/ New Orleans.
| = Ar at Havre 5th inst. Ida Lilly Patterson, New
Orleans; Anna Camp, Drummond, do.
SPOKEN. lan
May 4, lat "a N, lon 80 w, ship Clifton, of Bath,
May S2. lat IS NJ lon 80 W, ship Frank Flint, from
Callao tor Antwerp.
May aO lat IS, Ion IS. ship Am Union, from Lon
don for New York. = = y
june II, lat Al o. lon Ct 40, ship Southern Rights
81 days from Liverpool for Baltimore.
The Portland daily press., 1869-06-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Cane Elizabeth Caucus

The Republicans Of Cape Elizabeth are hereby re-
quested to meet in Caucus, at the Town House,
on Tuesdly, June 22nd at O'Clock P. NJ, for the
purpose of nominating lezates to attend the State
Convention 10 be held at Bangor on the path inst.
sla Per Order of Town Committee
Lima 0f I'd Il