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Tuesday Morning, Argus lF, 1870.
Maine Historical Society.
PORI'LAND


Hon. Edward e. Bourne, President of the
Maine Historical Society informs us that at
special meeting holden at Augusta, on the
10th day of February, 1870, the following res
olution was adopted:
That this society hold field meeting,
sometime during the next summer, or early
autumn, similar to the one held last season, az
Damarlscotta and Pemaquid, at York and its
neighborhood, as place connected with the
early history of Maine; and that a committee
be appointed to make the necessary arrange
ments, and give public notice of the time and
place of the meeting in proper season; and
that the President of the society be chairman
OF the committee.
Under the foregoing resolution the follow
ing gentlemen were appointed said commit
zee: Rev. DIR. Woods of Brunswick; Hon.
John A. Poor of Portland; William ID. Sewall.
ESQ.,, of Bath; Hon. Samuel p. Benson of
Brunswick; Hon. James W. Bradbury Of
Augusta; Rev. DR.. Ballard OF Brunswick; !;
Rufus K. Sewall, Esq, of Wiscasset; Hon. Jo-
seph Titcomb of Kennebunk; James w.
North, Esq, of Augusta; Rev. Samuel F.
Dixie of Bath; Hon. 3. C. Bailey of Bath ;
Hon. Joseph Williamson of Belfast.
The field-meeting of the society, agreeably
to the foregoing resolution, will he holden at
York, on Tuesday, the Both of August inst.
The day will be devoted to an examination of
all matters of antiquarian interest. In the
evening there will be a conference meeting. TO
which the public are invited; snd at which
all are desired to give aid to the purposes Of
the society by such contributions of personal
knowledge, reliable tradition, relicts of the
olden time &c, as may be at their command.
On Wednesday like proceedings will be had
at Kittery, the Oldest town in the State and
the same request is made Of all the people for
aid in the conference in the evening.
On Thursday the society will breakfast
with the New Hampshire Historical Society
at Portsmouth.
All members of the society and others, who
propose to attend the meetings, will take the
8 O'Clock train from Portland to Kittery
thence the stage to York; arriving there about
halfpast one.
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si,uck by iighieaing-sEew wit Feels.

A correspondent of the Charlestoyn (S.C0
Courier, writing from Collcton, gives the
following interesting details of an unusal acci-
dent: 81 met Allen Willis to-day, who you re-
member, was struck by lightning a few weeks
ago, and he gave me substantially the follow
ing account of the occurrence: He was walk
ing home with two little children, girl of
about six, and boy of about four when
rain came up suddenly and he went under a
pine tree TO protect the children till it was
over. He took off his coat and wrapped it
around the little girl, and bent over them to
shelter them from the rain, close to the BODY
OF the tree. All he remembers of the stroke
was brilliant light that blinded him. When
he revived, he found himself lying on his
back about six feet from the tree, feeling as if
he was in deep fit, and that some large
weight was crushing out his breath.
'sHe attempted to rise, but fell back. At
last he turned over on his face the effort casu-
ing him inexpressble agony, but finally got on
all fOurs, when he met sight well calculated
to benumb every faculty. His mental an
guish was so intense that an age of sufferi.g
seems to have been compressed into few mo-
| ments. His daughter was lying at the foot of
the tree on her face, apparently lifeless. Her
UoHuct was tOru lntO SEfeQS, ana her hair
was scorched as if torch of fire had been
thrust against it. The little boy was sitting
bolt upright, white ard motionless as a mar
BILE sttatue-no sign of consciousness of life.
He called him, but could not attract his attep-
tiOn. Mr. w. says the stony fixedness of the
chlds gaze is indellibly impressed upon his
memory.
He tried to turn over his little daughter bat
| could not use his hands. They were drawn
| till the palms almost touched bis wrists. He
could not tell how long he had been insensible
but the rain had ceased, and he could see that
| there had been a heavy rain. The boy had
been lying with his face down, for the water
had washed the trash against his face.
"Mr. White tried to halloO but could only
| groan, and every attempt he made to rise end
ed in his falling on his back, from which po-
sition he could only move by undergoing the
| suffering he experienced in turning over and
rising on his elbows and knees. At last he
concluded 10 crawl TO Mr.. Nix's house, only
$50 yards distant. Mrs. Nix saw him crawl
ing toward the house and went to him. He
directed her to the children, whom she imme
diately ran to, and found the little boy alive
lying across his sisters body. The coat wa,
wrapped so tightly as it twisted around The
throat of the little girl, that she would hav,
s'ranged from that alone. AS soon as thu
coat was removed she began to show signs o
| life, and soon recovered.
Mr. Willis suffered very much for nine days
| but all three recovered
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The pluckiest girl we have heard Of late
ly lives in indianapolis. A few days ago, as
she was enjo}ing ride in the suburbs of the
city, man suddenly jumped from cornfeld
and seized the reins OF her horse. She gave
him quick glance, in which no fear was per-
ceptblc, and demanded what he wanted. He
replied that he would like to ride with her.
Nothing daunted by his malicious leer, she
told hun that was a pleasure many others
better than himself would be glad to enjoy,
and gave him steady glance which caused
an uncomfortable feeling to steal over the
man consciousness. As she did net refuse
however, be put ON bold face, and stepped
toward the carriage; but it was step the
young man had better never have taken.
Gathering the rens in her hand she gave the
horse slight touch with the whip, which she
also brought down with terrific effect upon
the scoundrers face, who was thrown down
by the wheels, and before he could recover
himself the brave girl was out Of sight.
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PoPHAM CELEBRATIoN.-The 1858 ami
velsary of the founding OF the first English co.,
ony in New England, under Geo"ge Popham,
viii be held this year, ON the Goth of August,
at York, the seat of the ancient city of G0rgi-
ara, incorporated by a grant from Sir Ferdi
nando Gorges, in 1912. Addresses from men,
bers Of the Maine Historical Society, and 9TH
er gentlemen are expected. The details of
this commemorattion will be announced at
later day. The public generally are invited
to attend.
b. G. Bailey of Bath is Chairman, and Ed
ward Ballard of Brunswick is Secretary of the
Executive Committee.
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Terms $500 per- annuns, in adrance.

The Cincinnati Gazette publishes the fol-
lowing player offered by Colonel Granville
Moody, at Newport, Kentucky, few days
since:
God OF the nations" "to whom belongeth
the shields OF the earth," Thou hast styled
thysef the God of Battles" and hast prom
ised to "overturn and overturn and overturn
until he shall come whose right it is to reign"
we deyoutly insoke Thy blessing on our Eu-
ropean brethren, struggling Tor the inaiena-
Die rights OF man against the ambitious and
Inscriptions Napoleon, who strobe to arbi-
trary power over his broken vows, aud seeks
the perpetuation of despotism in the person
oi his son; and by the conquest of his Prus-
sian neishbors would seek the overthrow Of
Christianity in the disintegration of Protest.
ant Prussia. Put hook in his nose, and
lead him out with the workers of iniquity;
and may the smoke of his torment ascend
from the battefelds of the Rhine: and NAV
his discontinue prove the disaster Of Popery.
of which he has been the chief support: and
may his overthrow, rim-rack and centre,
shake the dommions of tue Man of Sin: and
then may the wrath of man praise Thee, and
the remainder of wrath do Thou restrain.
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PrOnOSals

WILL be received by the Committee on D,.;n,
w ana Sewers until Wednesday, the 18th inst
for all LABOR required in the coppi.njon Of q:
teen inch Brick Sewer in Winter street. dist.neo M
Of 600 feet more or less. from Spring street nor,h ~
be egg shaped, ana lad !, to the depth of 10 feet
filling and for masonry.
Committee the right to reject anv or al,
bids. Per Ordtr Com,n,tta ~ al
aul5-td oo' y
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By singular coincidence. saws the n,

By singular coincidence, says the New
York Times, pair of egg merchants at Inde-
pendeDce, Iowa, last week, unntentonially be-
came poulterers on large scale. The porter
hearing noise in the store room where there
were 60,OO0edozen Of eggs packed away PIE
paratory to being shipped East, and on going
to see what was the matter, found 10000
chickens running about the floor. They had
been batclIed by the heat.
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PrOnOSals

"lLL be received by the Committee on Drain.
w and Sewers, until Wednesday The the Nth
inst or all La6or required in the completion OF the
continu rion OF Fore street Sewer from Munjoy
an IL inch circle, laid te adepth OF feet.
Ser proposals will be received for excavations
and filling, and Tor masonry.
Committee reserve the right to reject any or all
bus. Per Orner Committee
aug dtd
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For Sale or Lease
Fine Suburban Residence for Sale.

THE very desirable house No. 5, in Brick Block
i Park Place Possession given 18th inst.
August 9Th, 1879. 3t* GEO. M. HARDING
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Great Bargains in Real Estate
100000 feet Of Lands and Flats
In the CITY of Portland.

EMBRACING many of the m st beautifully loca
~ ted house lots to be had in the city. Several
store lots centrally located. Also over 500 feet
frontage on the new marginal street; some OF it
fronting the deepest water in the haI bor and Afford
ing the best and most convenient sITf or wharves,
manufactures and depot grounds of any location TO
be had in the city. large portion OF the above
property will be sold at the low price OF N
per superficial loot and upwards. With the increas-
ed demands for additional railroad facilities for the
new roads now in progress, and the prospective
growth of Portland, it is believed that safer and
more remunerative investment in real estate cannot
be had. Enquire of Moses Gould, 55 Moth Street,
j. G. Proctor, SO Exchange Street.
jun20eOd&eow7W
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1.-The Due de Grammo2t, whose name has
become so prominent during the present
month, is well known in England. He mar
ried the daughter of a Scotchman, Mr.. Mack
innon, formerly NJ. P. for Lymington. Mr..
Mackinnon, who was the head of the clan,
died but few weeks ago.
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NoTI Q r

in persons ,hs VINO have real,ives or ,rerds buried
garonal g,. church, Cape Elizabeth are resnecttHIv
wor or su IN clearing up their lots, either by
WIN y. eonerloutlng money; all contributors sent to
M'a' ANNIE III. WOODBURY..
Secretary of Evergreen Society. o
a. y, " commercial Street, or Ferry yi,,oce Cane
Elizabeth will be gratefully received Per e,,er
Cape Elizabeth, August list, 1870. onoes,w
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FOR "a Al Il

'NWO large, good Horses, one double harnes. and
one Gig, VIII be sold. GOOD bargain to the
purchaser. Please call on ELIAS MOUNTFOKT,
Westbrook, near Aliens Corner ano3ft
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FOR SALE !!

The Elegant Residence of Chns. ". Bro ed
late Of Portland, decca,ed.
CITUATED on Spring Street, No. 1872 in the west
~ ern part OF the city.
This is three story brick dwelling house and ell
thoroughly finished with the hest OF materials fitted
with all the modern conveniences, including gas
steam apparatus Tor heating, hard and soft wafer,
hot and cold water in evtry part of the house. bath
ing room, &c. The walls are frescoed and painted in
oil throughout, the drawing not surpassed by
any in the city for elegance and tase and the dining
room finished in solid black walnut. There is q
beautiful lawn and garden containing some fifteen
Tult trees OF different kinds, making this one Of The
the price can remain on mortgage For further par
ticuiars enquire OF JOSEPH A. LOCKE,
Executor, "a Middle corner Exchange street.
aug6dtsn
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WANTED.

A Small Tenement-two rooms-in the eastfrly
part OF the city. Rent not to exceed 5000 per
month. Inquire at "a IL Cumberland St. fe2itt
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House and Land for Sale.
vHE subscriber offers tor sale. the brick house No
40 Deering street. Also severa desirable lots
opposite. CHARLES PAYSON.
June 6, 1870. jun6tf
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EGR AMLY USE. Simple, cheap, reliable
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Partner Wanted

To Let.
OVER part of House No. Quincy st. Eigf
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IN, .ne western part Of the city, tor a family OF
J.P. SMITH,
auiOdtw 100 Exchange ST,
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situation Wanted,
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"A keeper, correspondent and manager, and with
thorough knowledge of business, desires an en-
gagement in some mercantile or manufacturing
house. No objection as to locality. Address,
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"a, uIUUcT WdUVCUs
i nice genteel, noney-making business. for
L tune tor the right person. Enquire or address
NEW YORK GALLERY
aul0d1w 100 Middle ST., Portland.
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"A Books for short time. Enquire at this office.
Aug 10-d1w ~ ~ .e'
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lively assisted the loyal men Of the
State in their efforts to restore Louisi-
ana to her position in the Union, shall
be held to be included among those
herein excepted. Registrars Of voters
shall take the oath of any such person
as Prima facie evidence of the fact that
he is entitled to the benefit of this pro-
viso," shall be stricken from the Con-
stitution, and be null and void, and
the article herein above set forth and
proposed as an amendment, shall be a
part of the constitution, and shall be
published in all official copies of the
same, in place of the article ninety
nine, so stricken out and declared null
and void.
(Signed) MORTIMER CARR,
Speaker of House of Representatives.
(Signed) OSCAR j. DUNN,
Lieut.. Gov. and President of Senate.
Approved Feb. 10, 1870.
(Signed) H. G. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana,
A true copy:
GEO. E. BovEE.
Secretary Of State.
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mo. IL.
Joint Resolution

Proposing an Amendment to the Con-
stitvtion of the State of Louisiana.
Be IL resotUed By the Senate and
House Of RcPresentaires ofthe State OF
LoutsianG, IN General Assembly con-
UeHed, two-thirds of the members elect
ed to each House agreeing thereto.
That the following amendment 10 the
constitution of the State of Louisiana
shall be submitted to the people of the
State at the next general election for
representatives of the General Assem-.
bly,. and if approved and ratified by q
majority Of the voters at said election,
the same shall become a part Of the
constitution.
ARTICLE -. That prior TO the first
day of January, one thousand eight
hundred and ninety, the debt Of the
State shall not be so increased as to
exceed twenty-five millions of dollars.
(Signed) MORTIMER CARR,
Speaker of House of Representatives.
(Signed) ORCAR j. DUNN,
Lieut.. Gov. and President of Senate.
Approved March Is, 1870.
(Signed) II. G. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State OF Louisiana.
A true copy:
GEO. E. BovEE,
Secretary of State.
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No. II.
Joint Resolution

VOA1AS 4AOSO1MVAOA
Submitting an Amendment to the Con-
stitution Of the State, to the effect
that Article Fifty of the Constitution
shall be abrogated and stricken out.
SECTION /. Be ID resolved by the
Senate and House Of Representatives. Of
the State Of LouisidnG, in General as
sembiy conrened, two thirds Of, the men,
bers elected to each House agreeing
thereto. That at the general election
for members to the General Assembly,
which will take place in November,
eighteen hundred and seventy, an
amendment to the constitution of the
State shall be submitted to qualified
electors Of the State for their ratifca-
ton or rejection, in the words following:
ARTICLE fifty of the constitution,
which reads as follows: The Govern
or shall be ineligible for the succeed
ing four year after the expiration of the
time for which he shall have been
elected shall be abrogated and strick-
en- out Of the constitution of the State.
SEC. 2. Be ii further resolved, ETC.,
That at the said general election the
said proposed amendment to the con-
stitntion Of the State shall be submit
ted to the qualified voters Of the State
for their ratification or rejection, in the
manner following, 70 Wit: Each voter
shall have printed or written ON a tick
ct the words "Abrogate and stricken
out Of article Fifty of the constitution, !"
or the words Retain article Fifty Of
the constitution" Upon the closing
Of the polls the tickets shall be count
ed, the returns made aud che result de-
clared in the manner and form of re-
turning the elections for State officers,
pFecribed by the general laws relative
to elections.
$50. 3, Be 1t further resolved, etc.,
That this joint resolution shall take
effect from and after its passage.
(Signed) MORTIMER CARR.
Speaker of House of Representatives.
(Signed) OSCAR j. DUNN,
Lieut.. Gov. and President of Senate.
Approved March Is. 1870.
(Signed) Ii. G. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
GEO E. BoyEE,
Secretary of State.
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[No.2l.
Joint Resolution
Proposing an Amendment to the Con-
stitution of the State.

Proposing an Amendment to the Con-
stitution of the State.
SECTION /. Be ii resolved by the
Senate and House Of Representatives
of The State of Louisiana, in General
Assembly convened, two-third of the
members elected to each House agree
ing thereto, That at the general cleo
ton next ensuing the passage of this
resolution, the following amendment
to the constitution of the State shall
be submitted to the people of the
State, and if majority Of the voters
at said election shall approve and rati-
| fly such amendment, the same shall
become part of the constitution, to
wit:
ARTICLE -. No person who, at any
time, may have been collector of tax
es, whether State, parish or municipal,
or who may have besA otherwise in
trusted With public money, shall be eli
| gible to the General Assembly, or to
any Office Of profit or trust under the
State Government, until be shall have
obtained discharge for the amount Of
such collections aud for all public
moneys with which be may have been
intrusted.
| (Signed) MORTIMER CARR,
Speaker Of House of Representatives
| (Signedl OSCAR j. DUNN,
Lieut.. Gov. and President OF Senate.
Approved February is, 1870.
| (Signed) III. G. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
| A true copy:
| GEO. E. RoVEE,
Secretary of State.
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Platform Of the Democratic
Party.


The Democratic Conservative
party of the State of Louisiana, in
convention assembled, proclaim
the following as their platform:
1. Resolved, That we accept
and acquiesce in the Fifteenth
Amendment to the Constitution
of the United States in good faith.
2. That the excessive taxation
imposed by the Radical party in
their last legislatures threatens
ruin and bankruptcy to the means
and credit ofthe State, aud it is
the duty of all good citizens to
unite in protecting the State
against the reckless waste of the
public money, and we pledge our
selves to an economical and hon
est administration of the govern
ment; to use our power to have a
law passed limiting the power of
the State, parish and municipal
corporations on the subject of
taxation.
3. That a general amnesty re-
moving all past disabilities should
be adopted.
| 4. That all useless offices should
be abolished.
8. That all laws creating mo-
nopolies, and granting to individ-
uals and interpretations exclusive
rights and privileges, should be
repealed.
| 6. That our citizens of foreign
birth are entitled to the same
rights and privileges a. those
born on the soil, and all laws dis
eliminating 5betweeH them and
requiring from them extraordina
nary Oaths and other evidences
of citizenship are odious, insulting
and oppressive, aud ought to be
repealed.
z. That we pledge ourselves to
use our best efforts to secure to
the whole. people fair, quiet and
peaceable election.