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n M civen. and this employment is favor
% the employed. Do you hesitate rs TO
your duty in disposing Of that employment
when u friend Of the government and an
enemy of the government both apply for
the same position3 If you do not, You
admit the truth of the tersoly expressed
Jacksonian theory, that to the victors be-
long the spoils; If YOU do, you hesitate
about the propriety of rcwarding your
enemies and furnishing your friends!
But we do not care to farther discuss
self-evident truths of duty. IL il made or
makes no difference whether the govern
mcnt employed or employs rebels or loyal
men to administer it, there never was
enough difference between patriotism and
treason to warrant the war against rebel
lion. There Is no need TO encourage Office
seeking which is carried to too great m
extent for the good Of the seekers. But
we do want to have properly recognized
that no man viii be allowed to hold gifts
at his disposal. who does not hold fast to
the idea that friends are to be rewarded
in preference to enemies, and the friends
of the government are the only persons
who have right to administer it. We do
not hold that a man has claim to office
in the sense that one man has claim SUI
perior to all other men; but there arc po-
litical claims just rs there are business
claims. You reward that one among
your number Of clerks whom by integrity
and devotion to your interests you promote
to the chief position.
There is n screw loose somewhere In
certain directions here in Maine. 1t must
be- remedied or the party must suffer.
There is man employed upon the Kite
~ Navy Yard. who Mt the time of the
raid of the rebel pirates was one OF q
guard stationed on vessel at the mouth
of the river. When asked what he would
have done had a pirate approached, he re-
Piled. 81 should have obcycd orders, but
before swapping my muskct l would have
been careful to take of the cap" He isa
rebel. and there are many more like him
who arc given employment while Rcpub-
Leans equally capable are ignored. Cham
berlain set an example of his desire to dis
organize the Republican party in his APP
pointment in this county. Fessenden re-
tlins rs a pet in the best Office in the State
of Maine, n man who was so strong a
rebel during the war that he would not
vote with his party on the ground that it
(the democratic party in this Statc) was
too much in favor of the government!
There must be change, If we would
preserve the efficiency of the Republican
party, and that quickly. Men will not
to be doomed to the task of roll
ing n stone up hill only to sec 1t escape to
the bottom, and they will justly feel dis
inclination to preserve to the party offices
to be filled by bummers and copperhcads.
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A NoronIous DsrEnADo.-The Governor Of
Missouri has offered reward u $40 600 for the
head Of Sam liildcbrand. who has made his
name terror to the people Of Missouri and Ar
kansas. 1t Is stated that he has killed nj least
eighty persons In the border counties Of Misou-
ri and In Arkansas. lie was one Of the most
daring and reckless bushwhacker during the
war, and he wsnkci q terrible vengeance upon
those who had been his enemies, shooting men
down In their fields and by the way.ide, burn
ing houses and outraging women. All attempts
To kill or capture this man have proved aborn'c;
lie has been huntsi by companies OF deter%lncd
men and tracked by detectives, but has always
eluded purruit and successfully re,isted atiaek.
few day. ago an s.,emp. wa. made , 70 capture M
him by the Sheriff Of Washington county, N.Y. Mo-
and squad OF fii,een or siIieen men. which re
.nlici n tho rounding Of the Sheriff, the killing
NJ onc of his men and the escape Of The outlaw.
since sS !. S a,sr been &c INA, %s ito % ar ar
Ne, tbe Governor has offered the reward men,
....~t above
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TIE VICE PRESIDENT ON GRANTS Ap.

TIE VICE PRESIDENT ON GRANTS AD-
MINIsrRATIoN.-In his admirable address
ut Providence, Mr.. ColfiX made the fol-
lowing reference to President Grant and
his Administration:
"Although shall not transsress the bounds,
and speak in regard to any mere psrtizan issue
of the day, rejoice with you that you have an
Administration in power ut Washington, and |
allude now to your President, which is faithful
to this great country. / pass by those petty
chickering's about the distribution of patronage,
with the single remark that if he had been in
spired he could not have satisfied onc-tenth Of
those who desired to serve the public in its offices
of honor and profit. This is but slight ripple
upon the wave for when you look at the ad-
minstratiOn that is given 20 you, you find, al
ready shining out upon II in letters OF glttering
light, that word which you have longcd to see
i'm high places ut Washington--that word that
goes to your heart-and that is HONESTY, which
is the cornerstone upon which the policy Of the
administration is securely grounded. (Ap-
plausc.) You know that whether the President
has made this man postmaster or that man col
lector, or whether he has distributed this vast
patronage just exactly as you, or |, or anybody
else, would have desired TO have 1t distributed,
you know that in that heart which beats in his
bosom, there is no thought except for the coun-
try. (Applause.)
And you know besides that you can see writ
ten on the portals Of the White House, that other
word which you have longed for, in years past,
10 sec, and that is, economy in the public ser
vice. (Applause.) You know that every cx-
pendturc is being cut down which can be con-
sistcntly with the public service that in every
possible way the burdens upon the public are
being reduced rs far as can be consistently with
the public credit in the payment Of our public
debt, as the party that governs the country in
tends that il shall he paid TO the utmost dollar.
(Apphuse.) And you know, besides, that here
after, il shall not be as in recent years of the
past, that the honest taxpayer shall be COM
pelled to bear his own burdens and the burdens
Of dishonest parties.
Nor is this all. Standing as we do among the
nations Of the world, emerging from our recent
crisis, in which we had to fight, not only the re-
bcllion with its power, but to endure the frown
of almost the entire civilized world bcside-for
the monarchical nations looked at this republic
as a standing protest against their form Of gov
ernment, and would rejoice TO see II crumble "a
ruin-you know, to-day, that your President, in
speaking for you and in your behalf to the other
nations of the world, speaks with no uncertain
voice but with an emphasis that demands and
receives respect. (Applausc.)
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with Gen. Fitz John Porter, who was cash
tered from service for disloyalty. If Gen
Porter has been unjustly dealt with. the
time for his vindication cannot come toe
soon. He says, "Nor do they forget to-
night those officers, once the fayorites ol
fortune, whom misunderstanding, impa'
tience or jealousy has stricken from the
rolls. Pardon me, comrades, If venture
here to express the hope. knowing all the
pains and penalties Of so doing. that tardy
justice Gf that can be called justice which
is tariy) may be done to officers whose
character and services in behalf of the
Republic, deserve something better thar
its hasty and lasting rebuke."
The peroration Of the Governors adj
dress is charmingly eloquent and bcauti'
full.
There Is beautiful belief that within the
mortal body there exists another, spiritual
which, cnwrapping the subtitle essence OF being,
preserves our real identity-dimmed and yelled
to mortal view, but clear and palpsble in the
realm Of soul. So. rs | gaze with swelling
spirit, this living aud firm array melts into the
vision Of that other army which irds the Army
of the Potomac; rising like the mists that once
embodied us there, on the banks Of the Potomac,
Rappahannock, Chickahominy and James, its
right upon the nights Of Gettysburg, and its
left upon the slopes that amphitheatre the
sources Of the Appomattox, marshaled as for
the roll-call Of the last great morning.
And hear o voice, as Of mighty, redeemed
nations, sounding down the coming years, "This
is the Army Of Liberty, foreyermore !" So it
rises and stands before me-the glorious pa
geant-the ranks all full; you the living, they
the immortal, swelling together the roll Of hon
or; that great company Of heroic souls who
were and are the Army Of the Potomac Let
me borrow the Prophets tongue, wrapt with CO
lestial vision ''These are the living creatures
that saw under the God Of Israel by the river
of Chebar. And the likeness Of their faces was
the same faces which saw by the river; and
they went every one straightforward -
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OUR OWN STATE.

The Lewiston Journal says veteran soldier
who lives at Island Pond, W., was In that town
Wednesday. on his way home. His family has
not hcarl from him for twelve years. He went
through the war and he bears the marks Of more
wounds than we ever saw In q person before
On his hip is IN open wound In his body are
several bullets, his LEFT hand Is badly torn by .
bullet, scar is on the top Of his head, his lips
arc SCARED by bullets, his EFF car Is cut by o
pistol shot.
The Governor has appointed Gen. John NJ.
Brown Of Portland Inspector General Of Militia.
The Lewiston Journal says Mr.. Russell, Of
Pennington, young man about II years Of
age, went to church iu Pennington last Sunday
forenoon and has not been heard from since.
He had on at the time velvet cap and light
clothes. Fears are entertained for his safety.
1t may not be generally known, says the
skowhegsn Reporter, that the boxes In which
oranges and lemons are shipped and offered for
sale in our markets, are in part product Of our
State. Such is the fact. Mr.. W. La Forest
Hathorn, Of Pttsfcld, has mill which annu-
ally saws out several cargoes Of orange box stun.
This mill Is located in Carmel, and gives employ.
ment to quite crew Of men.
Mr.. Alex. Hughes, a respected citizen Of
IIodgdon, was returning homo recently with q
load of clapboards, and when descending steep
pitch In the rad his team became unmanagc-
able. the load was overturned, and Mr.. Hughes
was crushed to death beneath It. His age was
80 years. ..... ......
Rev. W. T. Smith Of STAFFORD N. II. has 70
ccivcd call to the passionate Of the +. Baptist
church Of Brunswick.
James Hust, ESQ.,, OF Sabattis Is erecting a
large wooden factory at that place. The build
ing Is Of brick and granite and will be SIX set
mill.
Mr.. John Rowe, at work IN wyman's sash
and blind factory, Augusta, on Tuesday was
struck in the pit Of the stomach by piece Of
wood, thrown by the circular saw which he was
running, receiving severe internal injory For
some hours his life was despaircd OF, but hopes
are now entertained Of his recovery.
The Normal School. Pennington. II being en-
larced bv the addition of a large ell which will
cost $4,000.
JAMES Brown, son Of Oliver Brown Of Auburn.
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Pennylvaaia politics assume a Interesting
phase. and the Democratic papers az asserting
that Judge Hoar must give way 70 Psnnsgiva-
mia politician in order 70 nvo that stass. But
there Is nothing tangible 70 any Of ne ruuon
about cabinet changes.
For the next Kansas Scnatorship Il Is reported
that Representative Sidney Clarke Is candidate,
and seems the strongest. Mcssrs. Kalloch and
Phillips and others are talked Of.
Two-thiris Of the thirty.6vc hundred newspa-
pers Of the United States are Republican In pol
itics.
We hope that the Louisville Courier Journal
(Dcmocntic) Is right when II announces that 1t
Is the understood policy Of the Republicans Of
Kentucky to make an active canvas, and not
allow default in any locality where there is .
prospective chance Of securing votes.
A delegation Of Conservative Missisippians
are on their way to Washington to ask for the
removal Of Gen. Ames, commanding In that
State, on the ground that he il prescribing Re
publican Office holders, and Is . candidate him
self for election to the United States Senate.
The Washington Chronicle confirms recent
reports when 1t says that Mr.. Butler Of Tennes-
sec, in an interview at tho White House, was
well pleased at hearing both the President and
Mr.. Boutwell, say that they were enlisted. heart
and soul, in favor OF Stokes As Governor Of that
State.
Two New York papers have discovered that
General Sheridan Is to be the Republican can
didate for the Presidency when President Grant
rctircs.
Gen. Rosencranz Is the Democratic candidate
for Governor Of Ohio.
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GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

Since the LIST Of January l42,227 cmigrnnts
have landcl at New York, an increase Of 3d.
600 over last year.
The Senate Of the Fcnian Brotherhood are in
session at Chicago. II Is understood they are
preparing programme Of action on the Alaba-
ma claims, 30 far as they affect the Irish ques-
ton.
At hearing in the case Of Miss Craig. who
hal received verdict OF 100000 In suit for
breach Of promise brought by her against
venerable lover namcl spraguc. which took
place ut Wheaton. Illinois, last Saturday, the
Court decided against the reasons advanced by
defendant for a new trial, but ordered rcmis-
sion Of 100000 Of the sum awarded plaintiff by
the jury. Miss Craig's counsel stated that she
would not appeal against this decision 10 she
comes out Of Court with $4,000, minus her
lawyers fees.
8. L. Benton, Of Springfield, Tenn, was shot
byJ. s. Simpson and son on the 10Th ult
There had been grudsc between the parties for
several years, arising out Of something connected
with the war, and on this day the Simpsons mel
Mr.. Benton In retircl place. and his deadbody
was shortly after found there pierced by half a
dozen bullets. Mr.. Benton was quito promi.
nent lawyer and had been a member Of the
Tennessee Legislature. Ills muraerrs, who Al
prominent citizens Of Springfield, have been AZ
rested. -...-.- tr
A few days ago fisherman residing on inc
occecbce canal, soms ten or twelve miles from
Savannah, Ca. sold bis wife to an0'ner nsnei-
man for 60 bunohss Of Ash. valued at 90 cents
per bunch. The wife was perfectly satisfied with
N. sale and !. now living with her purchaser.
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Washingfoa Netcs.

From the Boston Advertiser dispatches Of FRI
day last:
The President determined, about four weeks
ago, to send gentleman Of sense and discretion
TO San Domingo and SANTANA, with instructions
to make careful examination and report fully on
facts of public interest to this country. so that
Congress might, ON calling for il, be put in pos
session Of reliable and impartial information. A
resident of Pennsylvania was selected, verbally
instructed, and would have gone out early this
month, but that he was taken seriously i'll two
days before the vessel sailed ON which he secured
passage. The mission was thereupon given up,
and nothing has been done towards its renewal.
This is the only step the government has taken
with reference to San Domingo or the Bay Of
SANTANA since the adjournment OF Congress.
The Secretary Of the Treasury begins the new
fiscal year with the clerical force Of his depart
ment reduced to about the number allowed by
law. A few removals are yet 10 be made in two
or three of the bureaus, but the general business
of dismissals and appointments is concluded, and
such clerks as are correct in their habits and
faithful in business, may now consider them
selves as settled. II cannot yet be told how
many changes have been made, but II Is safe TO
say that the expenses OF the department for the
coming year will be nearly or quite one million
dollars less than heretofore and there is no
reason for suppOsing but that all the work will
be done just as well and promptly rs ever.
Such Of the Cuban leaders as have visited
Washington this week seem TO be good deal
dspirited by the course of our Government in
enforcing the neutrality laws. The attaches Of
the British Legation talk rs though they had
suffered defeat, and the only possible inference
to be drawn from their conversation is that they
had hoped to find in the departure Of the Cuban
expedition an advantage to their side in the Al
ALBANIA controversy. General Banks has been
here two or three days advocating the recogni-
ton of Cuban bclligerency. 1t does not appear
that he made much impression on members Of
the Cabinet, for the subject was not preached ut
the meeting to-day Of that body.
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Corrections.

Mn. EprroR I'm your notice last week Of
the Maine Universalist Convention, just held In
Augusta, you speak Of that denomination as
.believing that the bad equally with the good,
60 to heaven, after this mortal life Is endcd." "
This is an crror-no greater could possibly be
put In the same number Of words. Knowing
that il could not have been your intention to
misreprcsent the faith Of many Of your readers,
feel assured you will be pleased to correct. II
Is n general fault and q sad fact which hinders
the progress Of truth. that different denomina-
tons exist side by side in total ignorance Of one
another's views.
To say that bad men 90 to heaven Is not only
contrary TO the whole Bible but contradiction
of terms. Il Is rs absurd as IL is false. should
consider such a belief libel on Christianity
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NsW PUBLICATIONS.

Goop IIs,LyH s tn u,,c Il . ne~ mcnthiy r.heap.
nj vbeh v, have the rcoooi bant-r The -rti.is w
are ara and mostly Gen siap.sd Cor rsuerai rsfn.
n. ,,rom.end.iIoe. .rs Is.s,eL Il 10 pobishoi By Az
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esee,. a Enriish iauye fLstn,, ri Res,. y, Read,
cs.ts-Rain q clt.en, s.,ss,s sasy IN Summer.
Hrouae upivsriy ~ r.pss., Ths Night w..ehs.,
CsGpson I ~, I~i.urs Nopsps' Book and Aa'''"
ktrsAd; Literature AZ ths Day
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The following elections will take place
this summer and autumn:
Kentucky, August 2-State Treasurer and
Legislature.
Alabama, August Members OF Congress.
Tennessee, August State officers and Leg
stature.
Montana Territory, August 1o-Delegatc to
Congress.
Vermont, Sept. State officers and Legsla-
ture.
Maine, Sept. Estate officers and Lcsisla-
turc,
Colorado, Oct. 5-Dclegatc to Congress.
Pennsylvania, Oct. l2-Sta,e officers and Leg
islaturc.
Ohio, Oct. l2-Statc officers and Legislature.
Iowa, Oct. Estate officers and Legislature.
California, Oct. 20-Judges Of Supreme Court.
New York, Nov. 2-Secretary Of State, Leg
islature, Sc.
New Jersey, Nov. 2-Legislatnrc.
Massachusetts,, Nov. State officers and Leg
islature.
Minnesota, Nov. State officers and Legis.
lature.
wisconsin, Nov. 2-s,aic officers and Legisla-
turc
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Letter Of re.iona,ioa Of Secretary Borie.

Letter of restOndftoh or secretary Borse'
The following is copy Of Mr.. Borie's letter
Of resignation as obtained from official sources
WASHINGTON, d. c., June 20.
To the President;
When I assumed with appreciative pride the
high office Of Secretary Of the Navy conferred
upon me by your fattering prcdilection, stated
that feared for reasons Of q personal and 10
nestle nature, then explained, that l would not
be able to retain the position long. come to
ask your acceptance Of my resignation. The
severance Of my official and always most attrac-
tine relations with you, for whom entertain so
much esteem and attachment, gives me sincere
pain, and the abandonment Of my public duties
much regret; but the great confidence l feel In
the harmonious and successful progress Of the
administration under your able, honest and glo.
rious lead is my great solace, and with warrnest
wishes and most earnest progress for the health
and happiness of yourself, as well as oil dear to
you, remain,
Most deyotclly and respectfully,
.--E .sr Your obedient servant,
A. L. BoRIE.
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REPLY.
Executive MANSION,
q n NJ w N

ExBcUTIvE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, ID. G. June 20, 1860. }
Hon.'A. L. BoRIE, Secretary Of the Navy
Dear Sir: Your letter Of this date rendering
your resignation Of the position Of Secretary Of
the Navy is received. need not assure you
how much regret the severance Of our official
connection, nor how confident am that the high
esteem have always felt for you increased with
further acquaintance. accept your rcsigna-
ton with regret, therefore, and topc that the
Quiet you will find In retirement may restore
you to perfect health. With great respect,
Your ob't servant,
u. 8. GRANT.
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The County Committee will be In session at the
County House at 8 O'Clock on the morning Of the
Convention to receive and examine the ereden-
tials Of Delegates.
JAMES Nc. DHHRING,
GEORGE GErCHELL.
NATHANIEL HOBBS,
JOSEPH W. HANSON,
JEREMIAH ". MASON, iCo. CON-
A. q. VBRION,
HENRY q. DEAN,
O. W. n. PUTNAM,
HERyEY A. LORD,
July Z, 1869.
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Is liquidation down in the Democratic pro-
cramme. A New York newspaper having said
that lit is as plain as the nose ON = mans face
that the Democratic party will boldly enter upon
the next national campaign with regulation
cmblasoned ON their banners" the Savannah
Republican, elitcd by rampant cx-rcbcl, re-
plies, "snd it might have added that after the
campaign is over those banners viii be borne
sloft in triumph
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voaK co, REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION

Tn, Republicans In tho several towns In the
co.,,v Of York. are requested to select delegates
- ,,ss, In convention to be holden at ALFRED, on
wrp,x.pAr, the eleventh day OF August next, ut
10 O'Clock A. NJ. for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for the several Offices TO be allied at our
ns,t annual election. viz, Three Senators. County
T,e..urcr and County Commissioner. Each city
.,a town 4, entitled TO the following number OF
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Subscribers are reauesied 20 ,arr 4. thI. TO-
s pnn;s ss i'm - .e.ss .Ss subscription p@h -,
instance "iMayos- means dat ,ns \. NE ,,s Dat.
May Isl lsos. When ~ ~ a., ,hr ,rsI \. A co.,
W. % .,.. n, Fuii bt the time which The snf-s-
- - ,.sI ssb-cr'sr In arrears are feq"e'"' '"
a.~s,s an, sam. due mm-dtAiep'