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MAINE FOR FREEDOM.

The Free Democratic State Convention of
Maine, which met at Lewiston on the 9Th of
July, exceeded the utmost expectations Of its
projectors.
II was called to order by A. Wiley, Chair
man of the State Committee. The permanent
officers were
Pres;dent--Seth May, of Winthrop.
Vice Presidents - Ebenezer Knowlton, Of
Montslle; DR.. William Kilbourn, Of Auburn;
Samuel Wyman, Of New Sharon; John E. God
frey, Of Bangor; Daniel Appleton, Of Buxton.
Secretaries--C. A. Stackpole, of Portland
C. H. Witherlee, Of Castine.
All the speakers were limited to five min
utes, and no person was permitted to address
the Convention more than once on the same
question, except by unanimous consent
DR. Holmes, being loudly called for, ad-
dressed the Convention, thanking tho Free
Democrats for the support they had given him,
and declining longer to serve as candidate
for Governor. He also read letters which had
passed between several gentlemen of Winthrop
and Mr.. Morrill,, and concluded by offering
rc5oiubiOD, tnat tHo IoHVcho'on hoinino0o Wy
exclamation Arson P. Morrill, as their candi-
date for Governor.
Hon. John p Hale was introduced to the
Convention, and made brief and eloquent ad-
dress.
The resolution proposed by Dr.. Holmes
passed by nearly unanimous VOTE
State Committee was unanimously chosen,
40 follows
Austin Wiley, Portland; Warren H. Vim
ton, Gray; Henry K. Baker, Hallowell; Wood
bury Davis Belfast; A. d. Manson, Bangor;
Worthy C. Barrows, Portland; Sargent Shaw,
Portland.
The resolutions adopted were to the follow
ing effect: That the only hope of the Slave
Power is in keeping the North divided, and
making attachment to the old party organiza-
tions superior to attachment to freedom that,
for the sake Of freedom, they would forget party
names, and throw them to the winds, holding
themselves ready 10 unite with Al! men who will
adopt and faithfully carry out their principles
in resisting the aggressions Of Slavery; that
they are in favor Of any fair and honorable ar
rangcment by which sound and well-tried Rep
resentativss to Congress shall be elected from
each district in the State, without respect to
party.
Well done, freemen of Maine
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cooperation, without regard to party predilec-
tions, against the extension Of Slavery; in favor
Of q prohibitory liquor law, and deprecate the
action Of the Democratic Convention which
met at indianapolis last May. The Hon Henry
Ellsworth, ex Governor Bebb, and other lead
ing gentlemen, addressed the Convention.
Candidates for State of6cers were nominated
on the Anti Nebraska principle. After which,
the Convention adjourned, with thirteen cheers
for Free Soil and Free Labor.
We shall, in our next, give place to more
ample account of the proceedings Of this body.
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We learn BY telegraph that the Indiana
State and Anti Nebraska Convention assembled
at Indianapolis on Thursday, and that the at
tendance was very large Judge Thomas
Smith, an Old Limo Democrat was chosen
President, with large number Of Vice Presi-
dents and Secretaries. A preamble and reso-
lutions we're adopted by reclamation. They
oppose the Nebraska swindle and the repeal Of
the Missouri Compromise; pledge general
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Mr.. CburchwelI, Of Tennessee, says in his
card that on the day Of his affair with Mr..
Cullom, in the House Of Representatives, he
,oent into ns House just as Ne alsodys does. IL
seems almost disgrace to the Americannsme,
that member Of the American Congress
should habtually take bis seat in that body
armed with deadly weapons, and even dare TO
proclaim the damning fact TO the world
Louisville Journal.
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though am sure his blue eyes were undimmed
when he turned away.
asFond of sea weeds?' hc asked, bringing
forward pretty collection, the arrangements
of which had amused the last days OF Mrs.
Richards, as he informed me.
ITo BE CONTINUED
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WASHINGTON, d. C.
THE ANDovER PORTFOLIO"

Every reader of the National Era will relish
the epistles we shall publish under this head
ing. They are from the pen Of lady, whose
name will ever be honored by the friends Of
human freedom.
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CHoLERA-Therew were lat deaths by cholera
in New York last week; in Brooklyn, 8; in
Boston, 81 in Philadelphia, SO.
Norfolk continues healthy not single case
OF Asiatic cholera has made its appearance.
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TREATY WITH JApAE-It is understood that
the Treaty concluded by Com. Perry with the
Government Of Japan, received the advice and
consent of the Senate on Saturday last. Az it
was previously sanctioned by the President, its
publication may be expected in the course Of
few days.--Nat. Intel.
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For the National Era.
WILLIAM FORSTER. ~
BY JOHN G. WHITTIER.

y
Was laid upon my head,
Too weak and young to understand
The serious words he said.
Yet, often now the good mans look
Before mo seems to swim,
As il somo inward feeling took
The outward guise Of him.
As IT, in passions heated war,
Or near temptations charm.
Through him the low-voiced monitor
Forcwarned me Of the harm.
Stranger and pilgrim from that day
OF meeting. first and last
Wherever Duty's pathway lay,
His reverent stops have passed.
Tho poor to fecd--the lost to seek
To proffer life to death,
Hope to tho erring--to the weak,
The strength of his own faith.
To plead the captivo's right-removs
The sting of hate from Law,
And soften in the fire Of love
The hardened steel Of War.
He walked the dark world, in the mild,
Still guidance Of the Light;
In fearful tenderness, q child,
A strong man in the right.
Through what great perils, on his way,
He found. in prayer, release;
Through what abysmal shadows lay
His pathway unto peace,
God knoweth: we could only SEQ
The tranquil strength he gained;
The bondage lost in liberty,
The fear in love unfeigned.
And youths hayward fancies grown
The habit Of the man,
Whose field of life by angels sown
The wilding vines o'erran-
Low bowed in silent gratitude,
My manhoods heart enjoys
That reverence for the pure and good,
Which blessod the dreaming boys.
Still shines the light Of holy lives
Like star beams over doubt
Each sainted memory, Christ-hke, drives
Some dark possession cut.
o friend, 0 brother not in vain
Thy life so calm and true,
The silver dropping of the rain,
The fall Of summer dew
n.J "a hau rroyaI
Their lives like thine might be-
But more shall pray henceforth for aid
To lay them down like thee.
With weary hand, yet steadfast viii,
In old age as in youth,
Thy Master found thee sowing still
The good seed Of His truth.
AS on thy task-isld closed the day
In golden -skied decline,
His angel met thee on the way,
And lent his arm to thine.
Thy latest care for man-thy last
Of earthly thought prayer
Oh, who thy mantle, backward cast,
Is worthy now to wear
Msthinks the mound which marks thy bed
Might bless our land and save,
As rose, Of old, to life the dead
Who touched the prophets grave.
n William Forster, ofNorwlch, England, died
st Tennessee, in the frst month, 1854, while
god In presenting to the Governors Of the ST.
this Union the Address Of his religious society,
) evils of Slavery. He was the relative and coac
Of the Buxtons. Gurncys, and Frys and
lole life extending almost TO three score and
ars, was pure and beautiful example Of Christ
nevolence. He had travelled over Europe,
tcd most Of its sovereigps, to plead against
va fradn and elayery. and had twice helore m
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HEALTH OF WASHINGTON.

During the month ending July 18th, there
were very few deaths in this city-but one by
cholera, or cholera morbus. Since then we
have heard Of none. Yet the Northern jour
mails Of to-day como to us with despatch from
this city, representing the cholera to prevail
here, and panic to have arisen. Those ire
sponsible despatcaes are often both false and
mischievous.
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TO aid in the construction Of certain railroads
therein.
On motion Of Mr.. Rogers, resolution was
adopted, requesting the President of the United
States TO communicate TO this Housc at his
earliest convenience, all the corrcspcn iencc be-
tween this Government and our Minister at
the Court Of Spain, in relation 70 tho Lopez
expedition, and the persons connected there
with
Mr. Henn's motion TO suspend the rules was
rejected-ycas 10, nays 70-not two. thirds.
Mr. Faulkner asked the unanimous consent
Of the House, to enable him to make report
from the Committee on Military Affairs, OF
two Senate bills--the first to increase the rank
and file of the army; and the second, to pro-
vide for a retired army list.
Objection was made by Mr.. SHELTON.
Mr.. Faulkner moved to suspend the rules.
Mr. Lotcher asked if the purpose was to put
these bills on their passage now.
Mr.. Faulkner replied in the Affirmative,
The motion to suspend the rules was decided
in the negative-ycas 80, nays 64--not two
thirds.
Mr.. Fenton asked the unanimous consent to
enable him 10 report from the Committee on
Commerce the Senate bill creating collection
distriot to be called the district Of Dunkirk,
together with an amendment Of the nature Of
q substitute
Objection was made; but,
On motion Of Mr.. Fentop tie rules were
suspended.
Mr.. Fenton briefly explained the bill; when
il was ordered TO be engrossed, read third
time and passed.
Mr.. Dickinson moved resolution, that the
select committee ON the superintcndence Of
armories be authorized to visit Springfield and
Harper's Ferry srmorics during the recess.
Mr. Walsh objected.
MIR. Dickinson moved to suspend the rules
which was not agreed to--yeas 36, nays not
counted.
MIR Jones, Of Louisiana, asked leave 10 move
that the Committee on the Public Lands be
d scharged from the further consideration OF
the Senate bill granting public lands to the
State Of Louisians, his object being to put tho
bill upon it's passage,
Mr.. Walsh objected.
Mr. Jones moved suspension Oh tho rules,
which was rejected without count.
Mr.. Houston moved that the House. 20 into
Committee OF the Whole on the state OF the
Union.
Several cries of no, no
Mr.. Houston called for the yeas and nays
which were ordered, and the motion prevailed;
and the House went into Committee, Mr.,
Wright in the chair.
The Chairman announced the subject before
the Committee to be the consideration Of the
Armory bill, the pending motion being that Of
Mr.. Stanton, Of Kentucky, repeating the act
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ARRIVAL OF THE U. S. BRIG PERRY.-The
United States brig Perry Lieut.. Commanding
R. L. Page, arrived at Norfolk on Saturday
last, in twenty eight days from Port Praya
The Perry left in port no American vessels
The flagship Constitution, Commodore Mayo
had sailed for Porto Grande on the 18th June
for the mails. The sloop Of war Marion was
on her way to Madeira, and the Dale to the
south coast Of Africa.
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To- Mr.. Paul, the cashier Of Belmont's
Bank, in New York, who confessed to having
taken the $l4, 900, and returned it through the
post Office, has been discharged, the offence not
being indctable.
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Hon. CHARLES SUMNER.-Thus saith the
Louisville Journal
1--WE think Mr. Summers course mischiev-
ous but we have high respect for his ability.
He has generally been regarded during his
course in the Senate as manifesting lack of
spirit but, in his late speech in reply to Mr..
Butler, of South Carolina, and Mr.. Clay, of
Alabama, he did much to redeem himself The
speech was mastery, and, upon the main
points selected for discussion, it was over
whelming The Senators against whom it was
dsrected could not reply to it. They felt it
deeply"
Not regarding the practice of some other
Senators as Indicative Of spirit, Mr.. Sumner
has not felt called upon to mako display Of
anything of the sort. He has his own views
on this subject, and they are snch as have not
prevented him from uttering an soverwhelm-
ingn rebuke, in his own good time!
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THE BURNS R1oTERs.-Tho grand jury Of
the municipal court, on Saturday morning
made report Of their action in relation to the
riot and attempt to rescue the fugitive Burns
They presented bill with four couots against
Walter Bishop, Thomas Jackson, Martin Sto-
vel, John Morrison, Samuel Proudman, Walter
Phenix, John Wesley, and Rev. Thomas Hig-
ginson.
10 1t is stated to have transpired that the
British American Joint Commission for the set
Element of American claims at London, have
agreed to refund the dnty unjustly imposed
upon rough rice, amounting to 100000
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william Forster, ofNorwlch, England died in
East Tennessee, in the 6rst month, 1854, while en-
gagged In presenting to the Governors Of the States
Of this Union the Address Of his religious society
the evils Of Slavery He the relative and coadju
tor Of the Buxtons. Gurncys, and Frys and his
whole life extending almost TO three score and ten
years was pure and beautiful example of Christian
benevolence. He had travelled over Europe, and
visited most Of its sovereigns to plead against the
slave trade and slavery, and had twice before made
religious visits to this country under impressions of
religious duty.
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u
The presence Of 50 many farmers in the very
midst of the haying season is an indication of
an aroused feeling transcendDg all former
ones gentleman told us that tho audience
was convened from the very remotest parts Of
the State, and that some have come hundreds
of miles It seemed meet that in 30 awful
season rs this in our country's history, men
should forsske the msn-mada cities, and 70
forth, as Of old, into the wilderness-tho free,
bold beautiful wilderness-where everything
speaks Of freedom and Of God.
The clergy Of Maine arc understood to
stand in the very front ranks in the move
ment that is now making. In fact, on one
side is the Bible, the altar, the minister, the
wife, the mother, the sister, the whole sober
and temperate community and, on the other,
the Administration men, and the supporters Of
grog-shops. So stands tho cause in Maine
and who can doubt which shall suoceeda
The reception Of the recrcant Macdonald in
his State and district was such as Justice might
approve Groans and Kisses met him at each
station when the cars passed, and the people
by every means in their power contrived to
make him feel their scorn at the baseness Of
which he had been guilty
Probably there has never been such cele-
bration Of the Fourth of July in New England
as this last Fourth OF July orations have been
turned into occasions for eloquent warnings
against Slavery, and ENVIRONMENTS Of the threat
ened principles Of Liberty. The Rev. DR..
Stone, Of Boston, before the assembled dignita-
ries Of the city, employed the time IN showing
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Police Intelll4ence.

Passing False 7oken.-Oficer Gallagher, OF the Sc
cond District Police Court arrested a man, named
Bernard Trainor charged with passing false token to
the amount ef $780, Peter Mulin, Of Twenty
street. near Second avenue. 1t appears that the
painant met the defendant and asked him to give him
large bills for small that he had to the amount
Of $50 Train0r went into his house Mt Rondout where
the took place. and procured business card
OF William Young, boot and shoe maker, looking very
like fifty dollar bill the Leather Manufacturers
Hank Of this city which he gave Mullin In return for
the small bills rendered him. The prieoner commit
ted for examination by Justice Clarke.
Bngfd,y.-Charlcs Dean and James Gilmore
rested by the police, charged with having burgIariousy
entered the house OF Mr. Wetmore in Fourth street. AMI
stealing thereom silver knives aud forks valued $40
The accused parties arrested I'm the house No. Bay
ard street suspicion OF being thieves On their per-
sons found the stolen property Of Mr.. wemore.
They taken before Justice Welsh, who committed
tlnm for further examination.
Ancther Stating Afr0y.--At late hour on Sunday
night, while two men, named Michael Arnold and MI
cl ael Carroll, fighting and quarreng with each
other in porter house in Roosevelt street the latter
received stab in the left thigh from dirk knife
in the hands Of the forme The Fourth ward police be-
ing attracted to the spot by the noise arrived just In
time to arrest Arnold whom they took TO the statrn
house. Carroll conveyed TO the New York Hospital
for medical treatment. Yesterday Arnold was brought
before Justice pogart wha committed him for examina
tiop in default Of 81 O0o bail
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The Caledonian Fusileers Company c, Second Regi-
ment New York State militia assembled at their armo-
~, rrouse wednesday evening last, for the
purpose of electng in place Of Capt Alexan
der Mckenzie who, after long and faithful service
signs command The meeting resulted in the unanimous
lection Of First Lieutenant John McIlvean to the Cap
Gincy--a gentleman whom his fellow soldiers say pos
sesses tine necessary qualifications for efficient ana
popular commaDdant. Second Lieutenant Majuiie was
pre- moted to First Lieutenant, and Sergeant Wm
lett TO Second Lieutenant This is old and popular
company.
The following target companies have passed our oacs
within the last few days.
The Mead Guard on their turn from the River Houss
Harlem After the shooting the Guard sat down to Q
dinner at this place, and enjoyed selves highly
The Flock Guard, Capt. VIM. II. Wilson, a well disci-
Iined and finely equipped military company, their
annual target excursion to Hoboken. Sergeant r. K
Knapp Icter Jones, Jr., and Mr. James kilbe, were
among the successful competitors for the prizes.
The Hyer Guard, their return from their drst an
nual excurscn 10 Hoboken fats This Guard numbered
fifty muskets, and were commanded by Captain VIM.
Mason They dined at the Apollo Rooms in the After
noon and altogether spent very pleasant day. fne
looking company.
Metropolitan Guard, Captain W. Mines This COM
ing from the target they have some sharp shooters'
amorg them.
Jarvis Guard Capt. J. McMullin. This Guard were
preceded by Robertson's Brass Band, which played M
fine air ms the company paraded past this Office Some
rich prizes were the breasts of the members
Bunker Hill Volunteers, Captain VIM M FISH There
were seventeen valuable prizes distributed among tho
members of this company, which paraded like q we'll
drilled corps
Cross Guard, Captain J, Mccullough, attended by
Wallaces Brass Band.
Independent Musketeers, Captain W. f. Long attended
by ShetoDs Brass Band and the Flock Guard CAPTAIN
VIM. Harrison, also attended by Shelton's Band.
All three Of these companies viii compare well with
the Oldest Guard among our citizen soldicry.
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Court OF General Sessions.


Nov 2o-Nuisance. Thomas jackson, rag merchant
indicted for this offence. II appeared that in Juns
last defendants store in Water street (6led with raesl
was partly burnt the rags saturated with water
and in order to them defendant removed them to
Bessys lumber yard, between avenues A and B. ana
Sixth and Seventh streets While in the process OF
ing there, the witnesses for the prosecution (amone
whom the City Inspcctor declared that they emitted
smell whch infected the locality and injurious To
the public health Witnesses for the defence employees
Of the defendant the other hand declared that they
suffered no Inconvenience from the smell. Defendant
paid attention to the remonsance of the neighbors
and did not the rags until obliged to do BY the
police Verdict OF guilty
Posting Bad Bius.-Francis Barber Frcnchman was
indicted Tor purchasing ten with note OF the
Metropolitan Dank Of Washngton--a broken bank The
ndctmsnt set forth that the segars the property
OF Samuel L. Nasits 43S Broadway, whereas accordin
to the proof Nasts was only clerk in the store The
jury therefore found special verdict OF not guilty IN
consequence Of this between the indictmen.
aud the proof
Grand i0,ceny-John Ramm was indicted for steal
ing the 9th Of October. check the Bank of Con-
neice Tor vi 1888 53 from John Kane German emil
grant. From the evidence Of the prosecution II an
Feared that kanel in company with one Benedict Hapnv
Of lie Rham and Moore that of the former being for the
mentioned in the indictment. On going To get their
drafts cashed they rst met the prisoner who took the
to Tie flee OF lie Khan Moore where they received
checks on the Rank Of Commerce for their drafts The
prisoner then took their checks from them and brought
Them through several streets to the Custem Houes pasa-
ing the Bank Of Commerce the way. After they Ar
rived at the Custom House, the prisoner soped with the
checls and never seen afterwards until arrested Ia
Philadelphia for the theft The checks had been
at The tank Of Commerce The case continued over
until to-day.
The Court then adjourned.
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stairs in my own bedroom when the alarm came. iran
and called the bookkeeper who slept that aoor, and
who was In bed at the time and also FIVE six other
dodgers on the same aoor Such were the crowd and
smoke that could not escape down stairs SO get upon
the roof, al thence away by Messrs Hoyts premises
lost all hs in Clothes and know that all my fellow
maid servants lin the predicament.
John Reddngton of 80 Mulberry street, sad-I was
in the dining room on the level Of Broadway, at eight
o'clock, when was alarmed by cries of fire. There
about dozen gentlemen present Of them lodging
in the hotel had to down stairs for my things and
i was with difficulty had time to accomplish it.
tried to save the clothes Of the girls drag
them up from the cellar to the best Of my ability
The fire called into Broadway thousands Of spectators
who, during the forenoon, completely blocked up the
street II was very fortunate that the conHagration
happened in the day time had it taken place at night
many lives perhaps would have been lost.