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Year: 1868

AFRAID TO Wharf.-The greater portion
of the Radical press appears to be in the hot
test kind of haste to nominate Grant for Pres
ident. The Louisville Journal says: They
know but little about his political principles
aud opinions, bat they are not disposed to
wait 10 learn more. They fear that they
can't wait, because their exigency wont.
Six weeks ago, they had no thought of tak>
ing the hero of Richmond as their candidate,
and they never would have had such thought
but for the running defeats that have recen>
tly befalIen them Under stress of circum,,
stances they seize upon his name in a spirit
of desperation, willing to take him upon
trust, whatever he may be. They don't
want him to write letters, for they are afaid
that, if he should write at all, he would write
what they wouldn't like to read. They don't
know whether he is for President Johnson's
impeachment or not; They don't know
whether he is for negro suffrage or not; they
don't know whether he is for con fscation or
not; they don know whether be is for sat>
rapies or not; they don't know whether he
is for the Congressional plan of reconstruc-
ton or not: No, they are profoundly ignor-
ant in regard to these things, and yet they
are making rush and dash to get him out
as their candidate. They are well aware
that he gave what seemed to be the strong.
est evidence of conservatism in the terms he
accorded to General Lee at the surrender be-
fore Richmond-terms which Radicalism
would not have dreamed of grantiug-but
all this they ignore, in their terror, as AZ
mounting to nothing. They have made up
their minds that, if he won't accommodate
himself to them, they will, unhesitatiugly,
accommodate themselves to him.
Year: 1868

A YOUNG lady appeared in male attire in
a western city, and one of the editors had
the audacity to say that her disguise was SO
perfect she might have passed for man
had she little more modesty.
Year: 1868

A NEW WAY TO PICK FRUIT.
Take an old blanket, tie up in
it as much Pay or soft straw as it
will hold, place it under or near
the tree. have it so adjusted that
the apples can be dropped into it,
and they will not be bruised in
the least. By having it moved
occasionally a person can clean a
whole tree without getting down,
which is quite an advantage when
trees are large and tall. Besides,
ty this plan much fruit may be Sc
cured from the tree which could
not be picked if numbered by a
bag or basket. -'
Year: 1868

u AEresolution was introduced in


the negro Convention of Louisia-
ma, of "thanks to God for the sue
cess Of the Radical Republican
party" "A vote of thanks to
Congress and th eyil, would come
nearer the true sources of such
Year: 1868

GoraHor The result of yesterday must
convince you of the hopelessness Of further
persistence on the part of the Democratic
party in this election. feel that it is so
and regard it as my duty to shift from my
self the responsibility of any further expen-
diture Of money and time by asking that
you will disbaDd your followers, now az
rayed in opposition to the expressed will
of'the American people. G.. W B.
Year: 1868

ExcELs1oR-The above is the name Of one Of
the best Cock Stoves ever brought 10 this city.
From the large amount sold daily BY Wn. Coh-
man & Co., and the universal satisfaction they
give, we are Of the opinion they have no equal
They burn wood or coal Each stove is furnished
with one Of Mangle's Patent Gas Consumers. Ev-
cry stove warranted 10 perform not only well, but
very well. api 2s-u
Year: 1868

Mr.. EDIToR,-Very few persons except
those directly interested, know of the i'm
mense expense attending the sale of goods
at the present time, hut every merchant
knows that whoever follows drumming must
sooner or later come to grief This may be
strong language, but to prove it will men
ton few facts which will startle the ignor-
ant, and perhaps set the knowing ones to
thinking. Our wholesale trade, or rather the
sales OF those who are directly engaged in
selling goods by travelling, drumming, ped
ding or any other name you may choose to
call it, amount in round numbers to-say five
million doilaUs per annum, sold by runners
Now what does it cost to sell those goods, for
travelling expenses, salaries, and all incl
dental expenses, attending such a course !?
1t cannot be less than one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, or three per cent. of the
profits thrown away, entirely lost; and, as
far as my knowledge goes, six per cent. is a
fair average profit for our merchants to make,
showing balance in their favor os only
three per cent. to cover home expenses of
store (which the above one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars has nothing to do With and
bad debts which latter must from the nature
of things be greatly increased This shows
conclusively that not only is the three hun
dred thousand dollars profit entirely exhausted
but a.large in road made upon profits from busi-
ness done in a legitimate mercantile manner i,
viz: selling goods over your own counters and
to purchasers whom you meet face TO face, to
whom you can dictate terms. Having shown
what pecuniary effect this manner of trade
has upon us, 1 will show that we are socially
getting to be pack of Jews, going about
seeking whom we may devour, fearing all
the time somebody else will get the first
slice. We don't meet each other in that
straightforward, above board manner and
talk over business as we should, but avoid
each other as though each were doing some
thing he was ashamed of.


So far only the seller has been brought TO
notice. Now for few words about the pur
chasers. A person starting small store in
the country comes to Portland and buys a
small stock Of goods, such as he knows his
neighbors will purchase from him and are
able to pay for. He goes along in that way
for some time, buying and selling, and max
ing sure and safe calculations about paying
his bills. Not so after he is taken possession
| of bv swarms of runners-worse than locusts
to the land. They commence forcing goods
upon him, styles and qualities which he has
Year: 1868


no trade for, and in a short time where Is hep
Spread out very thin, with mess Of goots
on his hands which he is owing and cannot
pay for, and the result is a bankrupt stock,
and the deluded city merchant OBLIGED to ac-
capt ten, twenty or possibly City per cent. of
his debt, the balance gone from his Gaze.


Justice cannot be done to this subject by
few newspaper paragraphs. We want rem
edy, and what other source is there to look to
but legislation? There is movement on
foot now in the State Legislature to correct
this evil, but we want it backed by the mer-
chants OF Portland. Let a voice go down to
Augusta that win speak in tones OF thunder.
We must have law that viii stop selling
goods in our State by travelling agents, or we
shall all be hopelessly bankrupt together.


MERCJI
Year: 1868

The Union Pacific Railroad Company has land
grant OF absolute donation from the government OF
1880 acres to the mile the line oftho road which
will not be worth less than $15O per acre. at the low
est valuation.
Year: 1868

were over Four Million Dollars last year which
after paying operating expenses. much moro
than sufficient to pay the interest. These earnings
will be vastly increased on tho completion of the
entire line in 1859.


IL. No political action can reduce the rate of inter
est 1t must remain for thirty years-s1 per cent per
anRum in gold, now equal TO between eight and nine
per cent in currency The principal is then payable IN
gold. II bond, with such guarantees, were issued
by the Government. its market price would not be
less than from 20 to q per cent premium. As these
bonds issued under Government authority and
supervision. upon what is very largely Government
work, they must ultimately approach Government
prices. No other corporate bonds are made secure
12 The issue win soon be exhausted. The sales
have sometimes been half million day and nearly
twenty millions have already been sold. About ten
millions more may be offered. 1t is not improbable
that at some time, not far distant all the remainder
of the bonds the Company issue will be taken by
some combination of capitalists and withdrawn from
the market, except at q large advance. The long
time the high gold interest and the perfect security
must make these bonds very valuable for export.


All the predictions which the officers OF this Com
pany have made in relation TO the progress and bust
of their enterprise the value and ad
vance in the price OF their securities. have been
more than confirmed and they therefore suggest that
parties who desire to invest in their bonds GH hnd
IL TO their aduantage 10 do so al once


Subscriptions will be received in New-iork
AT THE COMPANY's OFFICE. NO. 20 NASsAU-Srp


AND BY


JOHN J..CIsco a son. BANKERS NO. 80 wAfI~sr..
And by the Companys advertised agents throughout


the United States.


Bonds sent free, but parties subscribing through local
oqents ,rill look 10 them for their safe delivery.


NEW PAMPHLET AND MAP WAS ISSUED Oct, i,
containing report of the progress OF the work 10
that date and more complete statement in relation
to the value of the bonds than can be given in an ad
vertisement, which will be sent free on application
at the Companys office. or to any of the advertised
agents JOIN j. Cisco. Treasurer. New-fork.
Year: 1868

IL rou know Of friend suffering from
irritation Of Throat, Lungs. or Ghost, or
in any way troubled With Kidney COM
plant, advise them to try the White Pine
Compound. They will never regret the
trial, but will thank you for the advice.
Year: 1868

Friendly Feeling Towards tho United States
An Impartial Umpire Between Amcricn and
Englaud. -


Al an Interview last week Count Bismarck told Gen.
era Carl schurs that was the desire Of
his royal MASTER tho King Of Prussia, TO cultivate the
good will Of tho people Of tho United States.


This favorable disposition Of the King Of Prussia 10
regarded by the Americans here most important in
OF the necessity which may arise for the selection
Of some European Power umpire in the pending
differences between the United States and Great Britain
Year: 1868

A young lady in Norristown heard that
.if she would 60 out and pray three con-
secutive nights, the Lord would tell her
who she would marry. Now it happened
that her father had young man in his
employ who had considerable wit and
good humor about him. One evening he
was out in an, apple tree after fruit, when
he heard some one praying something
like this:


20, Lord, who may | marry2'


The idea popped into Doyles head
Chat being the young mans name) that
he would have little sport at her ex-
pense. SO he spoke in changed voice
and said, Doyle"


!" No, Lord, not Doyle" cried the as
tonished young lady.


"Yes, Doyle, or no one, again sound
ed from the tree top in sober, hollow
voice.


She aross and entered the house, re-
solved to try again the next evening.


Of course Doyle aid not wish to spoil
the fun, and so next evening found him
seated in the tree top. He did not have
to wait long before the young husband
seeker came and commenced praying in
the same way that she did on the pre-
ceding evening, and received the same
answer. The next evening also found
her under the tree pleading to know her
future husbands name, and again she
heard the answer:


Doyle, or no one" t
She arose, feeling satisfied that she
must marry Doyle. The next morning
she met him and asked why he did not
put on better clothes2


He said that he was not able.


swell" said she, father is rich, and
he will let you have the money"


He took that for pretty good hint
and bought new suit of clothes. In a
short time he offered his hand and heart
and was accepted.


After her marriage he told her how
her prayers were answered.


If any of the fair readers of this story
should think of praying for husband
do not get under tres. or, if you do, be
sure and examine it closely and see il
there is any one to answer to it.
Year: 1868

HEt0r A man in Connecticut had one of
his eyes put out by q piece of chip
striking it, while he was chopping wood,
some time since, and last week he was
thrown from a sleigh, and will probably
lose the other eye from the injuries re-
ceived.
Year: 1868

S6~ The friends of prisoner confined
at Sing Sing, New York, under sentence
for an offense against the United States,
have requested to have him transferred
to the Ludlow street Jail, New York City,
for the reason that he is very ill and in
danger of death. The President, it is
said, has no power except to pardon.
The Court, having pronounced the SEN
tence, has no further jurisdiction, and no
other officer, State or National, can find
authority of law for ordering the transfer.
Year: 1868

PLAIN TALK IN THE RIGHT
QUARTER. Hear what an independ-
ent journal. the Boston Herald has
to say to the Radicals


''The fippant cry of copper
heads and .'rcbels" will deceive.
none but those who givo utterance
to such small talk. Congress has
committed gross outrages upon the
Executive and judicial departments
Of the Government, which the pco-
pie will rebuke. Tho Republicans
should not lay ths Aattering JUNCTION
to their souls tnat they arc going to
walk over the course unopposed.
They need not think that the mill
tary reputation Of their candidate
for President will cover up the SWIM
ding and gigantic wrongs which
have been perpetrated in high places
by the Radical party They need
not think they can divert the atten
tion of the people from the great
issue before the country to the mer
it's or demcrits Of the candidates OF
either party. Men arc nothing, bu.
measures are every thing. The
welfare and the prosperity Of the
ceuntry-nay, the very existence OF
our form Of government, are involv-
cd in this contest, and it bchooves
the people to look we'll into and in
vestigate thoroughly before they
deposit their ballots in the ballet
box
Year: 1868

A young gentleman who says he lives in
Culpeper County, Virginia, has recently met
with experience in New York, which gave him
entirely new ideas in regard TO the female char
acter. He states that as he was crossing
Washington park, about ten o'clock one even
ing, he was accosted by the lovelest girl lie
ever beheld," who told him that she had dying
mother at home, and begged him to hasten
thi,her, and if possible help to save her parent
The young Culpeperian, overcome by the ap-
peal, drew the supplicant'S arm within his, and
set ont for the scene of suffering" They had
not gone far, however, when stout aud iero-
cious looking man suddenly sprang upon them
and exclaimed "Ah have yon now =
You're a pretty miss, aren't you? And you,
You young rascal you're the william who has
poisoned my home and broken my wiie's heart
But I'll have vengeance now~ The girl sob
bed and begged "her father not TO kill
her, and also 10 spare Harry" whom she
loved dearer than her own life. The young
gentleman was perfectly bewildered. He ecould
only account for the condition in which he
found himself on the hypothesis that in some
oblivious moment, when in state of intoxica-
ton. he had won the affections Of the lovely
girl by his side, and ruined the peace Of a once
happy family. lie was recalled from his spec
ulations on the subject by the CLEAN of pistol
barrel; the muzzle toward his brain. The
Outraged father" with fierce impEecations,
ordered him to prepare for instant death. -
The girl impIorcd her ineXorable parent to
re!ent, which at last he agreed to do on condi-
ton that the infatuated pair should agree never
to see each other more. To this the young
Yrginan readily and fervently asSented where
at the devoted young lady seemed much panied,
but after embracing him violently she walked
away with a melancholy Air. The father
watched her until she disappeared, and then
with warning glance departed. AS soon as
the Young man recovered from bis astonish-
ment. he felt for his watch TO see the hour, but
his watch had unaccountably disappeared, and
so had his purse Then the young gentleman
from Culpeper County understood the whole
matter.
Year: 1868

The escape Of Colonel Grcnfel from the Dry
Tortugas took place on the night between the
9Th and 7th of March. The Colonel managed
to take along with him three other prisoners
and one Of the soldiers who was on guard at
the time, being the one who was the sentinel
in charge Of the boats connected with the post
whilst be was on guard. 1t is supposed that
the Colonel in some way managed to bribe the
guard TO desert, and to aid him and the other
three prisoners to escape. As soon as the es-
cape was discovered the United States steamer
Bibb was sent out in search Of the fugitiyes,
but she failed to find any trace Of them. On
the night of the escape i, was blowing sclc,
and as the boa. which they took was but small
and in bad condition, it is probable that they
all perished
Year: 1868

The Baltimore Commercial says II ever a
man, a statesman, and ruler, deserved the sym
patty and support of the people in struggle
made by him to maintain their rights and con-
s;itutional liberty, the President deserves sup
port and sympathy now" We think so, too.
With all his errors of commission and omission
with all his failures to take proper steps at
the proper time to arrest the progress of the
faction that is now revolutionizing the Govern
ment-with all his faults before, during and
since the war-we, nevertheless, cannot help
regarding him at the present crisis, with feel
ings of much consideration, and trusting that
he may yet triumph over his violent and un-
Just prosecutors. He has had right on his side
even since he stood up against the Radical
Congressional oligarchy Alexandria Gaz.
Year: 1868

The Troy Times relates the following IN
stance of longevity: A gentleman who lives
on Ida Hill informs US that ten years ago he
bought piece Of enameled cloth for q table
cover, on which there was at that time and has
been ever since a small knot or bunch, appa-
ren,ly in the make of the cloth A day or two
since child of his scraped tie bunch with a
knife, when ou. crawled bed bug, as lively
and happy as ever.
Year: 1868

A CHILD WITH MoUsTAcHE.-There is
female child says the Danyille TINS fifteen
months old, not far from this place with mou-
stache. It IS black aud about quarter Of an
inch long, though the hair on the head OF the
child is red. |. was only few days coming.
We can vouch for the truth Of this statement.
Year: 1868

The largest income in New Hampshire is
said to be the. Of a proprietor Of preparation
known as " hair restorer." A half dozen
years ago this "restorer vas unknown, and
to day would probably have been worthless
but for advertising.
Year: 1868

From ne London Globe, NOv 80.


The policy OF procrastination which still finds
favor with the Provisional Government of
spain is awakening great dissatisfaction
among the people. More intelligent than its
rulers, the nation is beginning to see that there
IL little prospect Of permanent or even pro.
Year: 1868

When these devoted and pious men
produced by their preaching such great
revival of religion in England, Mr.. Wes-
ley says, that they always placed the
doctrine of justification in the forefront
of the battle 1t was at that time but
little known to the common people. Re-
ligon had in their day wofully degene-
rated, and become a very formal affair.
But few even of the members of the
Church knew any thing about expert
mental religion, or vital godliness.-
Their piety only manifested itself in
outward observances.


The case is very different with u.s.
We are more familiar with the doctrines
taught in the Scriptures, and what was
new to them, is so well known to us, that
it does not produce much effect on our
minds. We need no arguments to con-
vince us, that we must be justified by
faith, and saved by grace. We all ad-
NIT without any hesitation, that we must
be born again, before we can enter into
the kingdom of Heaven. These great
truths lie at the bottom of all ourreligi-
Gus convictions. They ought never to
be lost sight of.
Year: 1868

Many years have passed since the
events occurred which are described in
the first communication. The boy of
twelve became a man, husband and a
father of family himself. There lives
in Virginia somewhere, Che will read these
pages and know the writer and know
himself) another minister of Christ,
equally elevated in piety and Christian
character with that old and venerable
pastor spoken of already; man of God
blessed even because he is man of God.
l heard his first sermon in 1851; had
passed through the fiery ordeal of inf
del philosophy, had heard the sophism of
a Kant, Hegel and Fichte through their
disciples-still mothers teaching had
kept me above scepticism and l had not
altogether forsaken the faith of my
fathers. In the providence of God, |
was thrown under the pastoral influence
of that man, and the purity of his teach
ings, his life, his character and his Chris
tian labors caused the prayers of a
father aud of a mother to germinate in
faith in Christ Jesus became men,
Der of his church. This happened in
1856. A few years afterwards the fol
lowing incident occurred, which l will
briefly sketch.


Among the number of church-mem-
bers composing the flock of the minister
already alluded to, there was one whom
it was believed our pastor especially
loved and cared for. He was poor and
had large family depending upon his
labor, which was arduous and calculated
to expose him frequently to the inclem-
encies of the season. After an unusual
ly severe winter and great exposure, this
man was stricken down with the worst
type of pneumonia. He had been taken
sick miles from home and was brought
insensible to his family. The disease
soon assumed It's most alarming symp-
toms, and if l remember right, five or
six physicians were in daily attendance
upon him. Need 1 say that his pastor
was almost constantly by his bed side, the
only comfort and consolation to the wife
and mother? Medical skill availed moth
ing, and one by one the physicians lost
aud gave up their hope of his recovery;
still the representative of the Physician
of souls maintained his post, and, as he
afterwards admitted, offered up prayer
after prayer to the mercy of his Lord
ana Master. These prayers were an-
swered.


The ear of God listens at times COM
passiOnately to the earnest supplications
of the righteous. The Christian sees
aud acknowledges the finger of God in
such dealing with His children, and
magnifes his holy name in such mercies.
Perhaps the world still hardens the heart
of the unbeliever, finds only fresh stim-
ulus to extol the powers of the human
mind and intellect, and fails at last to
unravel those mighty phenomena of end
less wisdom, which the believer calls
Providence, and which the man of the
world may term science or the law of ma
ture.