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Davis's Record.
Democratic and Greenback Testimony.

Yesterdays Bangor Wing publishes letters
from the Rev. W. II. Bolton, David Lawrence,
Greenhacker. uriah Curtis, Democrat, Edwin
Hill, f. P. Townsend, VIM. A. Lehman, and
John W. Goodwin, Democrat, all comrades of
D. F. Davis. They all testify to his active SER
vice, to his bravery, and to his other manly
and Christian qualities. Among other things
the Rev. Mr. Bolton, who was Orderly Ser
geant of Company D., Davis's Company, says:
In January, '64 we went to the front and
entered the campaign of '64, under General
Butler. | was with Mr.. Davis on a raid to
Coalpit Station, when we attempted to enter
Richmond and release the prisoners. 1 was
with him on Kautz's raid on Bottom Bridge,
and was by him when the bridge was taken and
burned, and detailed him to aid in removing
wounded after the fight was over. was with
him on Kautz's raid to Stony Creek, for four
teen days, and stood by his side in a fearful
fight on the Weldon Railroad, and also under
Butler at Bermuda Hundred June 10, '64
we were ordered to advance upon the forces
before Petersburg, and there we lost nine men,
among them Lieut.. Parkman, and over his
body Messrs. Davis Bennett and Herrin had a
pitched battle with the rebels, laying him,
Lieut.. Parkman, down twice to drive the reb-
els back, and then taking him again and bring
ing him into camp; and he died in our midst,
and among his last words were expressions of
thanks to Mr.. Davis for rescuing him.
L was with MIR. Davis ON the noted raid un-
der General Wilson, and our regiment was in
eyeirE fight of that raid, and ON the morning
of the attle at Reams' Station had command
of the advannHSSs gnard, and Mr.. Davis was my
Corporal on the right, AM and in every move of
that day we were, because Of our rptSStion, pSSStion, SIDE
by side, and once were left between tlfe>%wo
lines of battle. -.
In the act of dismounting my company we
were surprised by the rebels and Mr. Davis and
myself were left dismounted and alone Three
minutes more and the line of rebels would
have taken us. and but for the coming of the
1lth Penna. Cavalry, under command of Col.
Spear, in mounted charge, we would have
been prisoners, or killed. At that time said.
Corporal, lay low" "No, Sir!" said Mr.. Da-
Wis, 'this is my last chance" and with his
wonted self-possession brought his carbine to
his shoulder and fired 16 shots into the on
coming line.
In conclusion L want to say that sixteen
years acquaintance with Mr.. Davis has given
me profound reverence for his real worth and
every soldier may feel honored with the privi-
lege OF doing work in view of his election to
the office of Governor. He will never sell us
out, comrades. Every temperance man will
hnd IN him true friend and representative of
their cause No true lover of education, tenn
perance or Righteousness, can afford to be in
different until Mr.. Davis is elected and the
State OF Maine is redeemed and the principles
for which we fought are universally acknowl-
edged.
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r. Lindeheim of New York, who was stabbed
In the eye by cane in the hands of Thomas G.
Lenahan, died yesterday in horrible agony.
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Here follow four more of the letters, one
from Greenbacker, two from Democrats
In looking over the Standard of July I'd,
find few lines in regard to Mr.. Davis and his
record as soldier can say that l can shake
the hand of d. F. Davis any day and intro
duce him to any of my brother Greenbackers
as an honest man, good soldier, faithful and
always ready for duty; and the single chevron
ON the arm ought to have been a Generals badge
upon the breast. DAVID LAWRENCE
Stetson, July 4th, 1879.
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FHYHE brick dwelling House No. 143 Spring Street.
common passage-way. The property is pleasantly
located ON one of the best streets in the city, and
very central with excellent neghborhood. and is
very desirable for good and quiet home. 1t will be
sold at fair price and reasonable terms of pay
ment. For further particularsiapply to
GEO. C. GOLDMAN
Administrator with the VIII annexed of Ann j. Fos-
dick. jySeod2w
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REAL ESTATE.
so Acre Farm for Sale.

IN Falmouth, eight miles from Portland, Two
Il story House, II rooms, barn, wood house, hen
cry and work shop. Cuts 20 tons hay 10 acres wood
lot, old and Young orchard, Is trees Plenty of
S2200-half cash. WAI. II. JERRIS, Real Estate
Agent Portland iy9d3Ws
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S1AkAproits on 80 days investment of @ IN
SAVcV"in West'n Union, June 7-DlVU
proportional returns every week on Stock Optionsof
$40, $50, $1O0, $500.
Official Reports and Circulars free. Address
II. Potter Wight a. Co, Bankers.
mildly 80 Wall st. New York.
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CAMPAIGN PRESS.

We will furnish the PRESS for the
Campaign, beginning Immediately on re-
ceipt of subscription price and continuing
until after Election i'm September, at the
following rates, postage paid:
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MAINE STATE PRESS CyeclsIy) SO.e5.
Weekly 10 Clubs, Five Copies, Si.OO.
The Cash must accompany all orders.
Address
Portland Publishing Company.
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FOR SALE.

nNE of the finest residences on Cedar ST. will be
" sold at bargain if applied for at once is nice
ly furnished and will include furniture and carpets
if wanted. This is one of the most cosy and desra-
BILE houses in the city at moderate price.
Apply to L. TAYLOR
Real Estate Dealer, 3s5 Congress st.
IlV20
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PROPOSALS.
Notice to Builders.

CtEALED PROPOSALS will be received for build
- ing block of buildings for the Glen Lodge of
Odd Fellows at Gorham, N H., until SATURDAY,
July 18th at the office of Edwin Clement & Co.
272 Commercial Street, Portland where specifica-
tions and full particulars can be obtained.
Portland, July 7th, 1879. jly7d1w
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Residence for Sale.

fEHE large twostory House with ell and stable at
IL tached, about twenty acres of tillage land with
young orchard, situated at Oak Hill, Scarborough
near the Thornton Mansion, and belonging to the
estate of the late Emery Moody, deceased The
above is one of the most attractive and desirable 10
cations in this vicinity for a Summer Residence,
commanding fine view, and being within few
minutes walk of the ?. S. g. P. R. r. depot, also
short drive OF either Portland, Saco Old Orchard or
P. j. LARRABEE, administrator,
mh24f 1O9 l.I Middle 81
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FOR SALE.

fAAsA One or both of the elegant Brick Dwelling
sssSe Houses on the corner of Pine and Carlton
49%sE Streets, in this city.
The Houses are now being finished and are
open for inspection.
For particulars apply to
f. HI. FASSETT, Architect,
Centennial Block, Exchange Street.
Portland. Aug. 5, 1878. diff
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WASHINGTON dispatches say the reports
thus far received at the Department of JUS
tice as to the effect of the failure of the ap-
preparation for United States marshals are
very meagre. In such districts where the
public revenue can be collected without call
ing in the aid and authority of the laws
there will be very little inconvenience felt.
In these districts marshals can manage to
get along from the civil list, from which they
derive considerable in fees. But in cases
where large number of criminal cases arise
their prosecution will either have to be aban-
doned or postponed. Within the district of
Columbia, Marshal Douglass has decided to
put OFF all criminal cases until the Septem-
Der term of the courts, but should crcum-
stances arise making it imperative that i'm
mediate action should be had he will provide
for them, and trust to the next Congress to
reimburse him for such expenditures. The
impression, however, at the Attorney Gen
erals office is, that when they hear from all
the marshals in the Southern States the de-
partment will be better able to determine
the extent and character of the embarrass-
ments growing out of the failure of the mar
shals' appropriations, and this will very
largely influence the President in reaching
a final conclusion about an extra session.
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TO Let.

IF you want one of the best eleven dollar rents
Il you can find, call at 1877 Newbury street, and
let me show it to you
jne20dtf W. w. CARR.
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WANTS..
w WaIBfpau.

A MAN acquainted with the Wholesale Grocery
"A Business to travel as salesman on the Maine
Central and Knox Lincoln Railroads Must ba
acquainted with the trade on the latter Apply to
SMITH, GAGE & CO,
Jy9dtf 92 Commercial Street
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BOARD.
Room to Let with Board.
TO LET.
TO BE LET.
TO Let at Pine Point Beach.

A NEW cottage with six rooms all furnished with
"A everything new, five minutes walk from sta
ton and Post Office on the b. g. NJ. r. r. Address
A. F. LEAVITT,
jy4dtf Leavitt House, Pine Point Beach, Me.
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A Nice Brick House to be Let

A I MORRILL'S CORNER.-Do lble Parlors, Din
IA ing Room and Kitchen on rst floor and five
sleeping rooms. Good stable, large OF. Rent $780,
Apply to G. E. Morrill,, next house, ,r VIM. H Jer
ris, Real Estate Agent. my29tf
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Seen Through English Ewes.

The British minister to this country, Sir
Edward Thornton, has forwarded to the
home government, in accordance with Gus
tom, report upon the state of trade in the
United States. The report gives us the gift
of seeing ourselves as others see us, and of
learning the views of an impartial observer
concerning our material prosperity 1t
speaks of the severe distress prevailing
throughout. the Union at the beginning of
1878, and goes on to say that great change
has taken place since then. Much activity
is shown in the industrial districts, and
there is an immense increase in agricultural
@products. These indications of returning
prosperity have given rise to feeling of
contentment that had not been felt for
years. The report goes on to say that the
risks OF business seem to be least in those
agricultural regions whence comes the Loud
est clamor for financial relief, and that
more of the complaint is made over the fail
nre of ill-advised speculations than over
the actual loss that has befallen legitimate
and prudent business.
A great portion of The report is in the
form of a warning to British manufacturers
to guard themselves against American COM
petition, the great dangers of which are
frankly acknowledged Among other things
these are said
THE United States is working to obtain by
every means the ascendency in its trade with
new countries, like the West Indies, Central
and South America, Australia and the Pacific.
China, India, the countries in Asia and the
East, and the coast of Africa. Now the United
States manufacturers are clever enough to dis
cover what are the requirements iu the differ
ent countries, not so much in heavy kinds of
goods, but in the lighter descriptions, and i'm
medlately take means to supply them. One of
the great advantages Americans have over us
! fsi their labor-saving machinery; they beat
us in fifs-SsSs originators Machinery possibly
cheapens wages, bttttgitva i also cheapens necessa-
ries, and this is to the advantage OF the con-
sumner, who thus has more to SSnnand The
Americans endeavor to combine stfSnaigg TN
| with Hghtness, where ace only look for
strength; notice the locomotives and cars,
American implements and tools, which
have beautiful finish and lightness, and are
more convenient than ours. Take American
and English scythes as an instance. + find
that the American only weighs little over two
pounds, and having good curve and finish
under the surface are handler, lighter and cut
easier and closer than the English, which
weigh nearly five pounds, and are broad,
Stralgnt and rough Just as the hammer leaves
them. Great attention should be paid to these
little matters at home''
We certainly cannot be in very bad plight
II we are driving the foremost manufacture
ing nation Of the world to the wall. and con-
stantly opening new markets for our wares.
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Tor Sale.
A bricksEaoIse $50 Cumberland st.
iv0

For Sale at a Great Bargain.
THNWO-STORY House situated in Knightvlle, Cape
IL Elizabeth Apply to w. r. ANTHOINE,
Je23t 48 Exchange St.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-03-27

1T don't make any difference, but
mention incidentally that since she
left nome the baby has had four Sts
Johnny has fallen of the pear tree
and cracked bis skull, Mary and Jim
both have something like Group, and
Tommy has been bitten by Jones dog,
1t won't excite her; she won't care a
cent. But Id like her to hIve the
latest p.ws. Tell her i; she can man
age to drop in here few minutes be
tween now and the fourth of July, she
might maybe wash the baby and give
the other children a chance to see how
she looks. Blu! she needn't cone il
it viii interfere with the happiness O.
the one legged mendicants, or make
her asthmatic patients miserable.
Mind and mention it to her DOW, will
you?'
/ will.
'AII right then, III 60 in and put
some fresh sticking plaster on John
ny s skull.
And with the baby singing a vocif.
erous solo, and the other children
clingiug to his logs, Mr.. Bird retreat.
ed and shut the door. TIE peddler
had determined to propose to girl
that night. lie changed his mind
and resolved to remain = bachelor
Max Adler
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l were in your place. | would 60 to
the store to. morrow at balf-past seven.
When Mr.. Belnap comes in would
say: Mr.. BeInap came half an hour
earlier this morning to mako up for
being so late yesterday, and | mean
to be more punctual in the future.
This is the course I would like you to
take, my son; and I don't believe you
will bo sorry for it, either. But you
must do it freely and Of your own
accord.
Here the mother and aon Sers in
terrupted.
The next noon Arthur came home
onite rs excited as he was the day
before, but with a very different look
on bis face.
Oh! mother, l did as you advised
me, and what d, you think Mr.. Bel.
nap said ? He said that ! was a good,
honest boy, and that he would raise
my paw next month dollar week.
| was ashamed enough, and told i,ilo
that it wasn't my idea at all 1t was
yours. Then he said. good, amiabIe
mother, like yours, is the very best
thing boy can have And, oh |
do think that I've got the bes: and
dearest mother in the world.
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LOST CAMEL.

A Dervish was journeying alone in
the desert, when two merchants sud.
denly met him.
You have lost a camel, said he to
tn. merchants.
Indeed we have they replied.
Was he not b ind in his right eye
and lans in his left leg said tie
dervish.
He wai, replied the merchants.
Had he lost front tooth p said
the dervsh.
'IEs had,' rejoinsd the merchants.
And WAS he no. loaded with hon
ey on one side aud wheat OH the 9th
eFo
Most cestainly he was, they re.
piled and as you have seen him SC
lately and marked him so Particular
iy, you can in all probability conduct
Us unto him
My friends said the dervish, !
have never seen your camel, nor ever
heard of Lin, bat from you
"A pretty story, truly said the
merchants but where are she Jew
els which formed part Of his cargo :?
\ haze neither seen your came
nor your jewels, repeated the der
wish.
On this they seized his person, anr
forthwith hurried Aim before the ca
di, where, on the strictest search
nothing could be found upon him
nor could any evidence whatever b.
adduced to convict him either Of false
hood or Of thefs.
They were then about to proceed
against him as a sorcerer, when the
iervish with great calmness thus sd
dressed the court: i have beer
much amused with your surprise ; ano
own that there has been some gronnc
for your suspicious; but have livec
long and alone, and | csn Gud ample
scope for observation, even In desert
| knew that | had crossed the track
of camel that had strayed from lt'
owner, because ! saw no mark of any
human footstep on the same route;
knew hat the animal was blind il
one eye, because 1t had cropped the
heritage only on ona side of its path
and | perceived it was lame in ont
leg from the fart impre ;sion which
that particular foot had produced up
on the sand | concluded that the
animal had lost one tooth, because
wherever i. had grazed small tuf'
Of herbage was left unlnjured in the
centre Of its bite. AS to that which
formed the burden OF the beast, the
busy ants Informed me that it was
corn on the one side, and the cluster
ing flies that it was honey on the 9th,
r. Pennu Mugazine.
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LEAVE MECUANICSTOWN

~ Passenger lidluo VII iuh a' ho'
lows
LEAVE MECHANICSTOWN
For Baltimore and Westminster at 7:ef A
M., and BAT L. M.
For Hagerstown and Williamsport Ill;
A NJ and 7:l3 Z NJ
ARRIVE MECHANICSTOWN
From baltimore and Westminster at II
ID \ NJ and 1:l3 NJ
From WiiiiaMsport and llaScrstown al
7:21 a IN, and Bal p III
EMM!pysBURG RAILROAD D. Change q
Schedule. s.--On and after Sunday, OCT. IL
trains Will leave Elnmiltsburg at G,55 Il. IN.
and $50 and 625 p. m; and arrive al
Rocky Ridge 7.25 4. H., and 400 and G.39
pm.
And will leave Rocky Ridge 1855 4. M.
and 4O9 and 7.l5 p. H., and arrive at En-
mittsburg l.25a. m., and 44O and and
y. m.
Passenger Trains on w. NJ. r. r. leave
Rocky Ridge as follows: Eastward-7. IS
u. m, aud 344 p. III. Wcstward-105,
O. Ia and t.5G r. g-.
j. NJ. HOOD,
Gen'l Manager.
B.H. G2ISWOLD,
Genl Ticket Agent.
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CHURCHES.

Methodist Epsco2al--Rcv. II. p. west
pastor. sabbath school at a. m' =
W. Stocisdalr, Supt. g.,
LvtAeyon-Rev. w. G. Wire pastor. say
hath school at = O'Clock p. NJ. Jos h. Web
stcr, 3upt. n ro, ,,.s
Unitei Bre!h,Yn--Rev. J. D Freed; pas
,or sabbath school at o clock; w. Il
Martin, Supe intendent. ...
Nurarian--Rcv. l.. p. ClcweN, p|%'"F
sohh,tl school at 8 O'clock James Cree
ger superintendent. uo,,,,
R,aaan CatAclic-Rcv. Father McMur
DC.
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The Japanese naval officers in
England have reported SO favorably
Of the Royal Naval College at Green,
wich that their government has deter
mined to establish an empsrial naval
colleg. at Toxic upon it's model.
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WHICH,.

When Edward Henderson was ar
rested be was trying to borrow =
quarter to aid him in burying his
dead father. When be reached the
station he told the captain that it
was his mother who lay dead in the
house. When hjs cell WAS opened in
the morning he told BUah that it was
his oldest child who had passed over
the dark river. When brought out
to face the music he began:
Your Honor, l want to say few
words in behalf Of mercy and senti-
ment. My grandfather is lying dead
in the house, and I'd like my case
here postponed until we put him
away to sleep his last, long sleep
What did he die Off inquired she
Court.
OF a broken heart, sir, and now
want to lay him under the grassy
turf -
Where the sun will ever be shin.
ing
Where the flowers will e'er be in
bloom.
What was your grandfather
name?'
'Well--ahem-his name was Bozer,
sir ! have often heard him speak Of
your Honor as good and righteous
Judge He thought q great deal Of
you
We'll I thought a great deal Of
him, slowly observed the Judge. I
am sorry to learn that he is dead
He made request Of me the last
time I saw him
Did be? know he had every con-
fdencs in YOU.
He requested me to send you up
for thirty days if you ever came be-
fore me-.
Great stars, sir, bat he must have
been crazy gasped the prisoner.
And of course III make it thirty
days, observed his Honor, as he en-
lorsed the warrant.
The prisoner tried to shed tears,
but |. was too hard work. He how
ever stuck to his story until ready to
be loaded up and then explained to
B.jah:
I wish now had stuck to the
story that it was my mother. / see
that az cid grandfather don't count
worth a cent here.