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Year: 1868

Whereas, the Mayor and Aldermen have called
Ward Meetings of the legal voters in the several
wards, to be held Wednesday, the 9th inst, to
fee if the citizens will vote to change their vote of
the 3Oth April, 1861 whereby the city voted to lend
the credit of the city to the Portland and Ogdens-
burg Railroad Company, to the amount of $7OO,OoO
upon receiving good security for the
same, satisfactory to the Mayor and Al
dermen, and in lieu thereof adopt the
startling proposition of voting that the
city, in its corporate capacity, shall SUBJ
scribe for stock i'm said Railroad, to the
amount of two and onc-baIf per cent. of
the valuation of the city for 1S6S, not
exceeding SS5O,OOO.


All who believe that to make such change would
be fatal to the prosperity of the city and unjust
this great majority of citizens; and all who be-
lieye that TO make such change would involve the
loss the part of the city of all the money put
the Railroad and lead to call the city for mil
lions more; and all who opposed to the policy of
the city subscribing for Railroad stock and going
into the business of constructing and operating rail-
roads; and all who are opposed to the increase Of
rents and taxes; and all who opposed to the lay
ing Of heavier taxes on widows and orphans who
cannot vote and of the people ally for the ben
eft OF few, are invited to meet in
Year: 1868

FoRGIvNG.-A man living at Salmon Falls,
Buxton, is the owner of a small dog that is
worthless, and whose only ambition is to excel
in following carriages and annoying the occu-
pants by continual barking Last Sabbath
the owner was standing on the bridge at that
village, viewing the falls as they appear at this
time of high water, when he thought it was an
excellent opportunity to consign Fido to a
watery grave and relieve himself of a trouble.
He accordingly raised him gently and with
some grief-for who will not become attached
to dog-passed him out over the rail and
dropped him into the foaming water below.
He watched him as he was hurried away,
catching glimpses as he came to the surface,
and saw him as he was carried into the ravine.
He then wended bis way home, rather regret
ting that he had drowned his pet, but what
was his surprise on arriving in sight of his
house to see Fido setting ON the front steps
watching for some carriage to come along that
he might have an opportunity for little exer-
else and relieve himself from the effects of the
cold bath. The dog came out to meet his mas
ter as pleased as ever, and acted as though he
thought the whole thing was intended for a
joke. He will probably be allowed to live now,
and his barking will cease to be an annoyance
to those who are familiar with these falls and
know what Fido has passed through.
Year: 1868

A GOOD NvENTIoN.-We saw yesterday a
self fastening clew holder invented by G. o.
Cole and George w. Leighton, for the main
sheet of vessel, which must be great i'm
provement on the old style, and something
that will eventually come into general use. 1t
will be very handy arrangement in wet
weather, and will be hailed with joy by our
brave seamen who have heretofore found this
part of their work SO tedious and difficult. 1t
is now on exhibition at the Merchants Ex-
chance
Year: 1868

In walking through the Falmouth Hotel
yesterday we found that the work was pro-
crossing finely and it cannot be long time
ere this splendid edifice is ready for occupancy
The rooms in the three upper stories are all
painted and we did not see one that was not
well lighted, well ventilated and pleasant Mr..
j. B. Pickett is the contractor for the painting
here, and the work shows that it is faithfully
and we'll done.
Year: 1868

A NOVEL SIGHT. = The fleet of fishing
schooners in our harbor yesterday, was the
largest that has been in this port for long
time before, and.in the afternoon, as the sails
were all raised to dry, it was an interesting
sight and we'll worth seeing.
Year: 1868

The WEATHER.-It is no use denying the
fact, if articles of impeachment were drawn
up against the weather clerk and the matter
was brought before the people for their de-
csion, conviction would be the result. We
hear more fault found with the weather than
any another one thing excepting the mud on
Commercial street. The season is late, but we
are promised "seed time and harvest" and
we shall probably have it this year as always
before The grass never looked better than
this season. 1t is little backward, but is
very even and the amount of winter-killed
roots is very small compared with last year.
The apple trees in the country are also back
ward, but nevertheless look promising and give
evidence of bountiful fruit crop.
Year: 1868

GooD drainage promotes health, saves use
less expense, and is necessary for long life and
happiness. Cement Pipe is the best thing
used for the purpose, because most durable
and cheapest in the end. Please send in your
orders early. may 90 eod2w
Year: 1868

There seems to be an impression among my fl lends
that have disposed OF my business and am about
to leave the city. have disposed of my interest in
the Framing Business, but shall continue my Sta :
tonery Business at the old stand, and hope by DR.
sonal attention to business to deserve the patronage
so literally bestowed upon me.


may26dtt ANDREW GEYER.
Year: 1868

1t has been pretended that the bones of
King Alfred have been discovered. Some
years ago it was given out by some monks that
the very bones of Cicero had come to light in
an island of the Mediterranean. Such bones
are hard to swallow.
Year: 1868

SENATOR TRUMBULL authorizes the Chica-
go tribune to say in denial of the injurious
statements, i'll regard to his recent conduct
"nieh nave gained currency that he has not
Deeh either directly Or indirectly in commune
cation with President johnson since last No
vember; that he has no Democratic son, and
no son that has made bets on impeachment;
that he is in no scheme for the formation of
a new party, and that his own sense of Justice
was the only earthly motive he had in voting
for acquittal.
Year: 1868

COUGH Is CoM1Ne-The best wine is proper
ly saved for the close of the feast The Mer-
camille Library course of lectures, which-has
afforded so much amusement and instruction
to the citizens of Portland the past season,
will close tomorrow nightwith Coughs pecu-
liar lecture on Peculiar People," The name
of the speaker calls up so many pleasant recol-
lections in the minds of those who have listened
to him on previous occasions, and such warm
anticipations on the part of those who have
never had that pleasure, that the simple an
nouncement is sufficient to insure crowded
hall. Cough with empty benches to talk to is
phenomenon which was probably never OBJ
served by any living person, and Portland is
the last place in the world where such an oc-
currence is to be anticipated.
Year: 1868

WE are obliged to omit communication
from Mr.. John A. Poor, ON the railroad ques-
ton, received yesterday after the outside of
the paper was made up, and too long for our
limited space on this page. Mr.. Poor claims the
right to reply to our comments, a few days
since on his published opinion "that if built
the Portland and Ogdensburg railroad will
never be great freight road" and says that if
the Press had published his communication
to the Argus of April Sd, "the necessity of this
communication would have been avoided" As
he nevertheless does not pretend that his opin-
ion, or the reasons by which it is sustained
were incorrectly stated in the Press of last Fri
day, and as although he has complained he
has never pointed out any inaccuracy in our
published synopsis of his article of the Sd of
March, we cannot recognize his claim to a
further hearing, though of course anything
which he has to say about railroads is sure to
be interesting and with due reference to the
claims of other topics upon our columns, we
are ALWAYS glad to hear from him.
Year: 1868

A meeting was held by The Society on
Thursday afternoon and evening for the
choice OF officers, and the transaction OF
business. The usnal number OF members
were in attendance. Tie attention Of the
Members was directed 10 the financial con-
dition of the Society. Its Indebtedness is
a little more than $1,000. lis grounds and
buildings have cost four or five thousand
dollars. But the Indebtedness Is now due.
or a great part of il, and must be paid
How TO do it was the question which eii-
crossed the attention OF the members
most of the time. afternoon aHd evening
Without coming to a definite point, the
meeting adjourned to the Both of Novcm
Der for the choice of officers. and for
further consideration of the business o
the Society. In the mean time there is K
be meeting of the Trustees at Ellsworth
the llth OF this month.
Year: 1868

Let every man, woman and child,
whether white or black, Democrat or
Republican, or of no POLITICS wheth-
er born in America, Europe, Asia or
Africa, rejoice and be glad for the
result of the election on Tuesday. 1t
is no mere party triumph, no mere
change of one set of officers for an
other set, no ordinary triumph OF op-
posing political forces, where COM
mon issues are involved, for the is
sues submitted to the voters of the
land on Tuesday, for their verdict
were those lying at the foundation OF
all good governments, issues that
went down deep and took hold OF
first principles and upon this verdict
was involved the question whether
the work of our Fathers in making
this government a free one, was to
remain fact or not.


The character OF the government
under which we live, from now out,
is to be affected by this decision the
spirit and force OF the Chicago Plat
form, will now have vital life, and
lie i'm re ssc.l on the II iitutions OF
the Country.


This verdict for Grant and ColfaS
means then freedom for all; freedom
from the more than de ilish spirit
that rules in much of the South ;
freedom from the dark designs upon
liberty threatened by the ku klux
Year: 1868

EAsrroRr.- We spent day at Eastport
the latter part of October. We had not
been there since work was commenced on
The new Town Hall, now completed and
tho new Hotel on which work is being
rapidly pushed forward in order TO secure
its completion on or before the first oi
June 1863 The Hotel Is four stories
above the bas asernent, contains eight, rooms,
aud will be arranged in best possible way
for ceemodati u and convenience. Whnn
completed we judg, it will be very fair
looking building. and much the largest Of
any hotel building in the Eastern part OF
the State out OF Bangor.


The Town Hall WAS built at An expense
of about ten thousand dollars. We did
not see the interior, but the exterior IRE.
sents a modest. neat looking flush rather
pleasant to look at than otherwise.


We are tol the Hall would seat about
one thousand persons. 1t accommodates
the town very well and supplies want
that has been sensibly felt for forty years
past


Machias f'nior.
Year: 1868

A STORY OF LAwYERs.-Somc years
since, in the ''Quaker City," two men
went to law, as they sometimes do in other
cities. One of them went to an attorney
of his acquaintance friend, to engage
him for his case. "I am very sorry"
said the lawyer, ''that cannot serve you.
but | am retained on the other e.
After mutual regrets, the gentleman said:
Cant you recommend some member Of
your profession whom l can engage ?''
"Oh yes" said Legatus, ''with great
pleasure" So he took his pen and wrote
an introduction 20 good brother OF the
bar, and after sealing it handed it to the
man, who took it and started for the law
yer. On the way he thought he should
like to know what was in the note so he
opened it, which read after this fashion
81 am happy to introduce you to Mr.. A,
a friend OF mine who has applied to
me to attend his case in court | should
have been pleased to have done it, but am.
retained on the other side, aud have re
mn ended you. n. B-Two fat geees !;
you pick one, and will the other.
Year: 1868

| wonder if he loves me!


I'D give the world to know
If what he said the other night
Is true and really so.
He said that was pretty,


And looked extremely we'll
| wonder if he meant it!


How I wish that could tell
l wonder if he meant it,


Or did it for lark,
When, going home, to dim the light,
And kiss me in the dark!
| never can get angry,


He's such an awful quiz
And then he comes so often
don't know how it is!
| wonder if he meant it


The saucy, endless tease,
To place his arms around my waist
And give me such a squeeze.
I'm sure he thinks love him,
Because / don't refuse
To please and entertain him


Whenever he may choose.
| really think he loves me,


For. just before he went,
He kissed me twice, and once again,
And said twas only lent.
Tomorrow night he's coming,
To tease me just the same;
So if there's any damage done
I'm not the one TO blame,
Year: 1868

1t is said that Gen. Grant is likely, in
his first message to advocate such an a.
mendment Of the Constitution as shall
make the President ineligible to re cleo
tion. 1t is good thing to do, albeit not
one to be often expected from popular
President in his first term, and it would be
just like Gen. Grant to do it.
Year: 1868

The Boston Journal says that in con-
nection with the election of Gen. Grant
to the Presidency, and only second to it
in point of interest, is the promotion of
Mrs. Grant to the post of Lady of the
White House" it is gratifying to think
that the position is one which Mrs. Grant
will fill with the true simplicity of an
American women There will be no at
tempt to ape the grandeur of a regal court,
and no vulgar striving after mere sensa-
ton. Mrs. Grant is lady who has main
tanned, through every event which has
marked the vicissitudes of her husband s
life, a marked propriety of demeanor. She
has been his helpmeet in days of adver-
sity, and his she red his honrs without be-
ing dazzled by the position, or contamina-
ted by the foolish adulations of those who
worship at the shrine of success.
Year: 1868

E A singular story comes from
the neighborhood of Corinth, Mis-
sissippi. A Mr.. Mangrum killed q
young man during the war, and few
days since Mr.. Mangrum was on q
deer drive, and while at one Of the
stands he saw an object approaching
him, which so alarmed him that he
raised his gun and fired at it. The
object, which resembled a man COW
cred with a sheet, continued to ad


vance upon Mr. Mangrum, when he
drew his pistol and ,emptied all the
barrels at the ghost. None of the
shots seeming to take effect, he
climbed q tree to make his escape


By the time he was short distance
up the tree, the white object was
standing under him. with its eyes
fixed upon him, and he declared II
was the spirit of the young man
whom he had killed. Mangrum was
so startled at the steady gaze that
he tainted and fell from the tree.
His friends carried him home, the
ghost following, and standing before
him constantly, until he died, after
two or three days, in great agony.
Year: 1868

Inc following story will be appre-
ciated by every man whs viii an
alyze the platform of the Democrat;e
party recently adopted at New York.


Some years ago a gentleman lived
few miles from Louisville KY, who
had fine breed of dogs. A friend
living about five miles from him Sc
cured the promise ofs pup from him
when old enough to be taken from
the mother. ESQ


When the time came the donor
wrote letter of presentation, and
causing one of his negros to place
the pup in bag, gave him the let
ter and ordered him to take the let
ter and pup to Mr.. The negro
shouldered the bag and trudged
along until he came to grocery ON
the roadside, about half way to his
destination, at the door of which sat
half a dozen young men who knew
the negro and his weak points.
Hailing him they asked him what he
had in his bag and where he was ia
king it.
The negro unsuspicious of evil,
told them all about it, on which they
told him to come in aud get a drink.
Nothing 10th, he set his bag outside
of the door, and went in and drank,
and whilst some of the party kept
him in conversation inside, others
stole the pup and substituted q pig
in place of it. After drinking, the
negro came out and shouldered his
bag, unconscious of the change, and
proceeded to his destination. Ar
irving there he sent his letter to the
gentleman 80 whom it was directed,
who, glad to receive his present,
gave orders to admit the bearer.
When brought into his presence he
told the negro to get him out. The
negro did so. When piggy appear
ed the negro, all astonishment, de-
clared it was just as master sent it.
The gentleman, thinking himself in
suited, wrote very indignant letter
to the donor, and ordering the ne
gro to take the pig back, gave HIM
the letter for his master.


The negro again proceeded on his
way until he came to the grocery,
where the same crowd still stopped.
On observing him they hailed him,
to know why he was bringing back
the pup. The negro told them the
reason, and they again asked him to
drink, and while he was doing so
they substituted the pup for the pig.
After drinking, the negro went on
his way with his burden, and arri-
wing at home, gave his master the
gentleman's letter. The master was
astonished at its contents, aud Or
dered the bag to be emptied, when,
10 and behold there was the pup.
The negro, in amazement, raised
both hands and cried out. "'Fore
God, master, he am pig or pup, just
as he please 20


Now, let any honest man read the
platform, and if the pig or pup plat
form is not the true name for it, then
it will be hard to find one for it
ST Louis Democrat
Year: 1868

EH The New York World tries to
supply US with some information as
to the craftsmanship Of Governor
Seymour. We cheerfully give it
credit for the best of intentions; we
will be generous, and say that it has
made out better case for him than
he can make out of his record for
himself But, simmered down, the
evidence is that Seymour has been
twice Governor of the State of New
York, and has made some very clev'
er speeches, advocating the ideas
and political measures of other men
He may fill the Worlds idea of
statesman in the State of New York,
but he will spread out thin over the
whole country Cin. Com.
Year: 1868

~ Old DEACON OHarP HeVer VVIu


q lie, but he used to relate this: He
was standing one day beside frog
pond-we have his word for it-and
saw a large garter snake make an at
tempt upon an enormous bull frog
The snake seized one OF the frog q
hind legs, and the frog, to be on par
with his snakeship, caught him by the
tail, and both commenced swallowing
one another until nothing was left oil
them. s
Year: 1868


The way is dark, my Father Cloud on cloud
Is gathering thickly DER my head, and loud
The thunders roar above me. See, stand
Like one bewilderedl Father, take my hand,


And through the gloom


Lead safely home


Thy child.
The day goes fast. my Fatherl And the night
Is drawing darkly down. MY faithless sight
Sees ghostly visions. Fears, a spectral band,
Encompass me: o. Fatherl take my hand,


And from the night


Lead up to light


Thy child
Longs for the rest and quiet of the goal:
While yet journey through the weary land,
Keep me from wondering Father. take my
hand;


Quickly and straight


Lead to Heavens gate


Thy child.
The path is rough, my Father! Many thorn
Has pierced me and my weary feet all torn
And bleeding mark the wav Yet thy comm and


Then, safe and blest,


Lead me to rest.


Thy child
The thorn is great, my Fathesl Many doubt
And fear and danger compass me about;
And foes press me and can not stand
origo alone. o. Father, take my hand,


And through the throng
Lead safe along


Thy child.
The cross is heavy, Fatherl have borne
1t long and still do bear it. Let my worn
And faintinS spirit rise to that blest land
Where crowns are given Father take m v hand.


And, reaching down,


Lead safe TO the crown, st


Thy child.
Year: 1868

BLESSED Is THE PAYING SUBSCRIBER
Blessed is the man who doth subscribe fol
newspaper and pay therefor His fee,
shall not be forsaken by his friends, moi
prosecuted by his enemies, nor shall hi.
sec | go begging.


Blessed is he who walketh into the office
OF a newspaper, yea, even entereth the sane
tum and payc,h years subscription there,
for. Selah


lie shall learn wisdom day by day and
be exalted above his fellows.


lie shall talk knowingly upon all sub.
jcc,s. and his neighbors shall be astonishel
at the muchness of his learning


lie shall hot contract bad debts nor loose
good bargains.


lleshall not pay an additional per cent.
on Ia >cs, for his eyes shall behold the no.
lice OF the collector, and he will take warn
ing thereby. .,....


Verify, he shall bring his products tC
market when the prices are exceedingly
good, aud withhold them when the price
dc>ceuleth


lie snail not lay hold of red hot pokers,
for know ledge OF metallurgy will teach hiul
that hot iron burns E r


Ills children shall not vex him nor hi,
vile wear the breeches.


lie shall live to a good old age, and When
i'lS dying hour is at land, his soul shall no,
be troubled as to his future state.


But were better for him that doth re.
fuse to subscribe for a newspaper, that h,
be bound hand and foot, and cast upon a
feather bed. lie shall not rest, either by
night or by day, for visions of creditors
shall dance upon his stomach by night, and
their actual presence torment him by day.


Ii pcrchancc he hath moments peace
it is only that he may have little rest er,
the memory of an evil lifc lascorate hi.
mind as the goad pricks the hide of The
strong OK, so that the punishment may b,
longer drawn out.


His children shall grow up in wicked
ness they shall put their hands to theil
noses 10 vex him to wrath, and his wife
shall kick him out Of bed
Year: 1868

We print in our paper this week an arti-
Gle entitled "The Woman Question" which
demands a little more comment from us
than we have to bestow this week upon it.
We only want to say that We are prepared
for two or three girls as apprentices in the
Home Journal Office. They must be about
sixteen years of age, able to read and spell
we'll, industrious. and not addicted to any
bad habits. They viii be boarded and
clothed the 6rss year, their wages doubled
the second, aud the third year taken in as
partners.


We are determined that it shall not be
said Of us-you are opposed to women bav-
ing their rights and an equal share with
man in the great battle of life. In truth,
We believe that girls would make better
printers than men. We can rarely find a
boy who will serve out his time, but will
run away as soon as be gets a smattering Of
the trade. Girls would not treat their bos
aes this way-bless their hearts. Then,
they would not chew tobacco, smoke cigars
and pipes, drink whisky, or do any of the
mean things which the lady editress Of
New York says belongs in such great de-
gree to the men printers. AS to the fear
that they will underworld the men-that is
only an excuse of those men to get higher
wages. We think that there is no business
better suited for women than setting type
The manual labor is very easy, and only
the tips of The fingers need be stained with
dirt. Indeed, it is a womanly business
and We confess little delight at having
two or three pretty girls at work for u.s.
We know everything would go as "merry
as marriage bell," and eyes would lOOl
love to eyes that would speak again. Oh
We are in earnest-places esFe for one, TIVE
or three. Wages paid promptly, and nj
night work to be done. We always sus
pend labor at or O'Clock, aud commence
at II in the morning. Married or singl
takeu-single preferred Win. Jour.