The Portland daily press., 1870-11-02

part of that paper to run after man, beg in
formation and then kick him for bis courtesy
The Argus likes personalities-when applied to
somebody else. Within a few months it has
made at least two cowardly attacks upon one
of the editorial staff Of the PRESS and publicly
gloried in its cowardice. How does it like a
self-application of its method of warfare.
But the argus cannot make even personal
attack without invoking the aid of fasehood.
The PRESS was represented at the State Fair
at Augusta by one of its editors. and by no one
else with its authority. But it is very well I'M
derstood at Augusta that the gang whom the
Argus represents, set a rufian upon Mr.. Tay-
lor, through malice, to impose upon and insult
him, but like the courage of instigators Of the
outrage, his fury expended itself in words; ard
the Argus in its false representation of the af-
fair, says Mr.. Taylor was a representative Of
the PRESS. He was not SO. If the Arrus de-
sires the job of "looking after" the editors of
the PRESS, it can assume it-and welcome. A
little attention to its legitimate business will
rebound to its credit with the public. We do
not fear the Argus but prefer to spend our time
in the interests of decent journalism.
A DISHONEST SERvANT.-Elzabeth Craw-
ford, about II years of age, a Nova Scotia girl,
lately from Halifax, has been engaged fort
night in the family of John Neal, Esq. Miss
ing some silver forks, Mr.. Neal suspected the
girl had stolen them and informed Deputy
Marshal Sterling of his suspicious. Officer
Sterling visited the girl yesterday, and after a
long conversation with her she owned up and
informed him that the forksiwere in possession
Of James Wilson on Dow street. Visiting
Wilson's house, with the girl and Mr.. Neal, q
search was made and two silver forks were
which Mr.. Neal Immediately recognized, al
though Wilson had erased the initials 81. NJ
from them and inscribed ~. W." on one of the
forks and I'D. W." on the other. Wilson was
arrested for receiving stolen goods and Eliza
beth was arrested for stealing them. Both
were taken to the lookup.
THEArRE.-There was good and appreeia-
tive audience at the theatre last evening, and
the dramas of The Wept of Wish-ton- Wish
and The Queens Page were handsomely per-
formed. This evening the Gunmaker of Mos
COW and the farce of Brother Bill and Me are
the plays to be performed. In the former Dol
ly Bidwell and Mr.. Medium will appear sup
ported by the entire strength of the company.
Between the plays Mr. Medium will recite
Mark Lewis celebrated poem of The Maniac
COUGH. Tonight Cough lectures before the
M. L. A., at City Hall. What can we say Of
him that our citizens do lot already know He
is as familiar to all as household words and yet
be always has something new, something in
teresting, something valuable to say. This lee.
ture this evening is entitled Temperance" we
believe. The subject is of no consequence how.
ever, the house would be crowded under any
| circumstances. The Portland Band will give 8
concert prior to the lecture.
To the Editor of the Pres,.
You are misinformed as to the resignation Of
Mr. How as Chief Clerk of the Post Office.
Mr. how was notified on Saturday after.
noon, Oct 18th, by Mr.. Davis. that his serv;.
ces would not be needed after that dav Tho
only reason given for the removal was tho,
Mr.. How had made an effort, about ono VOC,
since, to obtain the office, which MI. Davis n ~,
holds. ~
BALL.-Mr. Barnes repeated his grand omen,
ing ball at Fluent Hall last evening. 1t was q
splendid affair. The audience was very large