The Portland daily press., 1879-08-05
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.

Err ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.
THE Argus is fond of quoting what Sher-
nan said ten years ago. Why does it not
ppend to the speech by Ewing which it is
o extensively circulating, this extract from
he speech delivered by Ewing July 80, 1873.
It Columbus, Ohio, six years ago? GAIL
hese events have forced me, though most
eluctantly, to the conclusion that the Dem
'cratic party is powerless and ineffective as
nj ally, and nota fit instrument of reform in
American politics."
THE Campaign Standard was issued yes
erday as usual, but never a word had it to-
ay about the experience that Blaine had last
December, in trying to bargain with Smith"
come, tell us about that experience. We
ire all curious to near the story. If you
lon't speak up soon, people will think yoil
ire lying
THE Campaign Standard accuses the as
ociated press in Maine of having been an
'lectiOneering agency in Maine for long
ime. So Howard Carroll, correspondent of
he New York Times, thought. He said III
S76 that the associated press of Maine was
'un in Tilden's interest. Both are mistaken ;
,ut the Standard sins in better company
han usual.
THE estimates of the Departments for the
current fiscal year were s129, 1852. The
lowling economists exceeded the estimates
~ $33, ,206,S Heretofore the Democrats
lave excused their increased appropriations
~ putting the blame upon the Departments.
That excuse is now taken from them.
THE reasons given by the Argus "why
Blaine cancelled his Ohio engagements
night be worth more attention were 1t not
'or the fact that Blaine hasn't cancelled
hem. The Argus is about as well-informed
IN that question as it is regarding Blaine's
vote on the Bland bill
The Republican party in this vicinity are GO
ng down like row of bricks, before election.
It's in the air.-LeDiston Gazette.
THE fusion party in this State will find it.
elf in the air after the polls are closed Sep
ember eighth.
The Springrdte Reporter tells a story of
/ man who went to chase a kitten and
taught skunk. The man must have been
/ Portland Democrat.
THAT Saco Greenbacker who interrupted
Senator Blaine Saturday night has probably
become convinced by this time that it is dan
yerous to fool with matches.
WE shall soon see how the condemner of
'ings and the friend of the poor man bar
gains with the Minions of the Money Power.
Maine Standard please copy.
THE Argas had good deal to say yester-
lay about campaign contributions, but not q
word about Thomas Jefferson.
Cap and Bells.
'Tis true the festive mercury
Still fools round ninety-nine;
The paper collar quickly willis
And hot the sun doth shine.
But soon September's cooling breeze
Will fan your fevered brow
And then you'll want new tall suit.
Save up your money now!
Boston Post.
New York News: There are more watches
worn in the United States than in any other
country, but do the people have better time?
Turner's Falls Reporter: ''You are my preci-
'us pearl" he said, as he drew her to his man
y breast 80 john" she sighed, "and you
ire my oyster!"
Cincinnati Enquirer: You have probably
loticed that your country correspondent who
writes about "speckled beauties always finds
hem in "tortuous streams"
"What quantities of dried grasses you keep
here, Miss Stebbins. Nice room for a donkey
to get into" make yourself at home," she
responded, with sweet gravity.
The pleasantest way of being hung, says the
christian Register, is in hammock. The whole
body is hung at once. This assertion is as posi-
tive as though the writer had tried both ways
Judy: Stage door-keeper to youthful admir-
er: Will give the bouquet to Miss Montmo-
rency? Well this is her husband, p'raps he'll
lake it for you. youthful admirer does not
augh)
Remember who you are talking to, sir, -
'aid an indignant parent to facetious boy;
Il am your father" "Well, who's to blame
for that" said the young impertinence, ""taint
me.''
Boston Commercial Bulletin: Talk about
Cleopatra's needle on the banks of the Thames!
Just wait till James Gordon Bennett brings
back the north pole and sets it up in Central
Park. What's the needle to the pole?
Worthy magistrate: ''What! A man can
be cruel enough to maltreat his lawful welded
wife, and even hurl plate at her head?'
Prisoner: But, your honor, do you know my
wife?' Worthy magistrate; az have not
the honor" Prisoner; "Then just go slow"
II IN ruta-baga, and here's where plant
myself, said a tramp as he entered farm
house near Freeport, ILL.,, and seated himself
at the table. eve alters bile ours" said the
farmers wife, and soused him with dish
painful Of boiling water.
Albany Journal The Wheeling Register
gives an account of woman who "has lauda.
numed herself in the Eighth ward" We
don't think we ever met verb that we were
so taken with at first sight. There is some
thing very winning about laudanum, Thou
He laudanums We laudanum,
You laudanum, They laudanum. o for one
hour of Richard Grant White!
Southern Democratic Sentiment.
[Okolona Southern States.l
The Southern people must
Unifyi
ORGANIZED
Prepare!
They must lock shields and touch shoulders
in the common cause of
Liberty,
State sovereignty,
And the constitution of their sires.
They must meet and make ready in every
city, town, village and crossroads within their
borders.
The States must fortify themselves by re-
and equipping the militia.
The South must be transformed into one
mighty military camp, il necessary, to protect