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Tue PRorcsAL To MoyE TIE SEAT or Gov
ERSMKSr.-The following is the Portland pro-
position.
An Act designing the place where the Legis.
lature Of eighteen hundred and sixty-two shall
meet aud hold its session.
BE IL enacted By The Senate and House Of
Representatives. ia Legislature assem6isd, as
,JOiiOTs:
SIC. 1. The next Legislature shall meet and
hold its session in the city Of Portland, In the
County of Cumberland, ON condition that said
city cause To be executed perpetual lease to
this State Of such portions of the new city
building ia that city as may be necessary for
the accommodation Of the Governor aud Coun-
ell, the Legislature, and the officers OF the sew
eral departments Of the state government, free
from all charge OF rent, and To be occupied by
the lessee for the purpose before mentioned, the
portion 81 leased to he under the exclusive con .
troll of the State, or the Governor and Council
for the time being, during the continuance Ut
such lease and provided that the city Of Port
land shall furnish at its own charge such furn-
ture therefor as the Governor AMI Council shall
direct, and that the city shall cause oil the pub
lie property OF the State, which the Governor
and Council for the time being may direct, to
be removed to the city Of Portland at the eI-
pense Of said city.
SEc 2. When the lease mentioned In the
foregoing section shall he executed, the rooms
furnished. and the public property removed,
all To the satisfaction of the Governor and
Council, then the Governor shall issue his pro-
clamaton converting the Legislature Of 1862 Mt
said city of Portland.
Ordered to be printed.
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sauibs from "ynni,y Fair,

The last number of Panty Fair has car
toon representing South Carolina in the guisc
Of heated Southerner, with shirt collar en-
broidered with Palmetto trees, vainly seeking
admission into q menagcrie, but rebuiied as
follows by "Door-keeper Stevens" -
"DooR-HEEPER.- sorry, Mr.. Palmetto,
that all the ffr,nt seats are taken, but we have
a nice back seat reserved for you, sir ~
There are several good political squibs In
this number. We copy one or two.
A IIiNr.-vauity Fair would suggest to the
senator's who have LEFT the Senate for the Sem
ate's good, that here fter instead Of affixing to
their names the initials U y. s., they write A.
3. s, A Seeding Senator.
ToAsr OF THE DIsUSIoSIsS.-The President
Long may he wayer
BAp EaGs.-we perceive Collector Hatch, OF
New Orleans, has reported the capacity OF
the revenue cutters McClelland and Washing
ton," now in the possession OF the State OF
Louisiana. What a pity he did not include,
also. n report at the incapacty OF the traitors
who surrendered them.
TiE MoRALrrr or DuTIEs.-Such is the grca,
indignation manifested by the merchants Of
New York Mt the new Tariff bill, that one
would suppose what they call "Morrill" in
Washington Is immoral here.
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rnOn WASHINGTON. We take the following

FRoN WASHINGTON. We take the following
from the n. Y. TribuRs's correspondence:
"The Peace Convention had two sessions
Monday, and occupied most Of them Ia dis
cussion under the ten minutes rule. MIR. Sed-
don of Virginia, offered n proposition 10 distri-
butte the Federal Offices equally between the
North and South. on the ground that public
patronage WAS one Of the causes Of sectional
alienation.
Mr.. Tyler supported 10 an elaborate speech,
the Convention extending the time in his favor.
IL Was defeltel-5 Yeas against Is Nays
The Missouri Compromise, pure and simple,
was oiiered as n substitute tor the first section
Of Mr.. Guthrie's plan, and voted down without
ceremOny.
Mr. Tranklin's substitute sor the samc arti-
Gle, modified in several of its phrases, Was, af-
ter some debate, adopted by litoG.
The Convention then proceeded tn consider
the second article OF Mr. Guthrie's plan. pre-
scribing the mode in which territory shall here
after be acquired. Mr.. Summers 81 Virginia
spoke upon IL at the hour II adjournment
Both sets Of delegates from Kansas. appoint
ell By the Territorial and State Governors, were
admitted to seats The impression nov pre-
walls that this Convention viii pass Mr.. Frank
Inns amendment substantially As the basis for
the territorial settlement. Mr.. Guthrie and
other leading Southern men express their will
inguess to accept IL, and To yield their own
views.
Much interest Is felt concerning the courss
of the Illinois Commissioners. as the vote o
that State will be considered significant Of tbs
wishes VI Mr.. Lincoln. AT present they stand
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I.Arrsr IRON EunorE.-By the srri'h OF the
America, at Boston, We have two days later in-
tel,iyeuee from EUROPE. namely TO the 10Th
inst. Ips,ructian has been sent by the british
cuyernms MT e. the Governor Genersl OF 'ans-
ia. not to give up the fugitive negro An ier-on
without expires, orders from the Home govern
ment. The IrJ,inee OF lllcnaeo, iormeTly
un,ler the protection ofSsriinia, hal been an.
nex~l 90 France. The news frOm Italy Is moro
r,rlike: large number Of Sandman troops
were marching towards Naples
The new Prussaa government ueeares, IN
regard Ia Italian affairs, that while siher,ng 70
, certain extent, "a non Intervention. Prussia
cannot, against the interests oL6ermsny, su.
yi-c IN. secession of VeDetia- The cess'on OF
the Prineipalty OF Monaco To France Is M es-
tablishe,l fact.
A line af steamers n TO be NJ once csiahlished
between Belgium aud the Southern Comic Ter
acy, the contract ia regard to which has been
made between the former country aud the
state os Georgia.
Spain u represented IS becoming very IN.
easy In regard Ca the secession movement The
prcxin,ity % her valuable West Indian posses-
SION to the seeded States, which she regards
as 40 many hliibuster nurseries, V the cause of
her anxiety. Within her own borders rumor.
Of carlist eonspirseies are rife aud trouble en-
pected.
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S,v,xx,u Feb. ~.


Gov. Brown seired yesterday, ship Martha
J. Ward, bark Adjuster, and brig Herald, all
belonging 10 citizens In New York, AMI will de-
tain them until the arms claimel by Georgia
are delivered up by the State of New York.
MONTGOMERY, 2h.
Congress has unanimously passed. an act'ie-
claring the establishment Of the free naSigs-
ton VI the Mississippi river.
WARRINGTON. sd.
Among the combinations yesterday was
that Of Thomas h. Lane, for collector OF SaeO,
and q %. L. RUwder, Collector Of York, Ne.
ISDANAPOLis, 23i.
The oil Soldiers Convention met here to-day
Resolutions were adopted protesting against
any change in the Constitution Ia eonei,iaie
traitors 81 any section, approving the action
OF General Scott in taking measures to protect
the Capitol. pleiging Themselves To stand IN
the front ranks, Ia meet treason IN any section
and to sustain the flag OF the Repuhlie and the
Goyerument Ss nov organized, aud the Presi-
dent in the execution of the laws.
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Tim. IA. true r,a-ryp,r,ne. ia. best GUIDE.
AN OLD STANDARD REMEDY.

AN OLD STANDARD REMEDY.
For Coughs. Colds, and Consumption, and oil
Pulmonary Complaints, use the
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which has maintained its high reputation for
nearly forty years, and Is recommended by
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New York; the late Prof Leonard Woods, An
dover Theolog cal Seminary; l.. =. Thompson.
former Secretary ct State, VT; Drs. Merrill,
by the Press, and by the largest and oldest
dealers in drugs and medicines In the United
States and Canada.
Pricc,-Small size, 50 cts; Large size, ST..
BE careful 10 get the genuine, which Is prepared
only BY REED, CUTLER & CO., Boston, and
sold by dealers generally. 6mosi9
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Notice of Foreclosure.

w County OF York aud State OF Maine, conveyed
10 William lIobbs, Of Wells. by mortga 70 deed dat
ell October 18th. A. ID. 1855. and recorded In Book
Us, pages u and ~ Of York County Registry of
nebunk. and laying on the nofberiy side OF Pleas
ant street IN said kenneIunk, together with the
buildings thereon. DT " - n
Also = certain tract of land In said Kennebunk,
and laying the westerly side of the road leading
nom kesnsbunk % SANFORD. (for n description oil
said premises reference may he had 10 said mort
sge) and whereas the said mortgsgor has failed 4,
fulhl the obligations and requirements Of said
mortgage therefore claim fareelosure of said
mortgage, rs In statute In such cases IL made and
provided. WILLIAM HOBBS
Dated at Wells, Dec. 10. is5o 3WiV
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TmE TRAGEDY os LEoSipn PROMISED
AaA,S.-A German soldier in Fort Sumter
writes as follows TO his friend at the NORTH
FoRr suNrEa, Feb. 7.
Iexpect We shall have an attack before my
letter reaches you. We all think Ne SHAH De
able To stand Il for about ten days. They
esnRoi take the Fort By assault unless they
eish 10 sacrifice. Iroz hres % four hoHidad
nsa. IL u impossible they should enter the
tort. and they cannot come near enough To
make breech. Sathcc Il 10 say that Nc are
al la excellent spirits aud VI good courage,
and fali of confidence in cur commander and
officers. We are really 60 y man To show the
world that the tragedy Of Lconidas can be en-
acted By Unitel States troops Let the dogs
come on, We will receive them ~ they deserve.
and destroy them AMI their rebsllion at on'
blow. What Il seyenty-6 Ave United State
troops should whip whole State.
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DEATHS.

In saco, eth inst, DR.. BENJAMIN Colby, agod ~
years. ,,..,,,,
In Sanford, I'D ult Mr.. Solomon Littleheld, aged
s. years aud 10 months.
In Huntington, 2Sth ult.. Martha. wife OF VIM.
Cove a. ed 81 years months
Al Cape Neddick. 18th inst, Lydia Allen Todd,
aged ~ years. ,,,, No.,
AGED CA years. 9th Inst. Mr.. Simon brock, aged
AZ years. nth inst. OF consuinptIsn, Eliza stone
aged - years. nm r,
In South sanford. 9th inst, Pricilla Thompson
widow of John Thompson OF Sanford, aged ~ years
In North berwick, 18th inst, Uriah VI. Chad
bourn. AGED IS years months and z days.
In Saccarappa, 18th inst, Mrs Mary "A. W., vile
of Samuel North, Esq. aged - years 18th inst
Fanny A. Hayes, dauscter Of David Hayes, Esq
aged "a years
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FRox JIrAS.-The Ksnagws correspondent,
of the New York Herald writes under date of
Nov. 25th, that town, some sixty miles dis
tant, WAS swallowed mp by an earthquake the
previous day, and ten thousand lives were lost.
The writer says
"The Tycoon was attacked to-day about
two o'clock I've received the news by express
from J~ldol, by party Of 5000 OF Meto's fol-
lowers; over two hundred were killed on both
ri les aud large number Of out buildings were
burned by the assailsnts. A large French
fleet Is expected IA svenge an unproyoked at
tack on one IL their cOuntryman At Jcddo.
The city will probably be bOnibarded;
Foor Tommy IS supposed to have met an un-
timely end. The japanese say he died Of de-
Lrium tremens "a new American introductory
but We all believe his head has been cut vt"
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w,suIxaroS, Feb. 22l

Mr.. Van wyck. member OF Congress from
New York, states that attempt was male last
night ~ sssassinaie him at Capitol Hill. n
man struck hin with bowie katie, which pen
etrated his clothing, the murderous instru-
ment being ARRESTED by . thick memorandum
book In hs breast pocket. Mr.. Van Nyek
Knocked his assailsnt down, when second a.
sAssin struck az him with knife, wOunding
his leGt hand with which he warded OF the blow.
Mr.. Van wyek strack his second assassin, aud
drew A revolver and krrSl at the FIRST assassin,
when q. third man fellel him with q siuns
shot when he recovered he saw two meu
leading q third, evidently crippled
Sir Van wyck is ia bed. but gives clear
account of the dlstarlly outrage.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Couans.-The sudden changes OF climate are
sources of Pulmonary, Bronchial, and Asthmatlc
Affections. Experience having proved that simple
remedies oten act speedily and certainly when Ia
ken In the early stages OF the disease, recourse
should nj once he had 10 "Brorr's BAonehiai Tro-
eh,sr or L. Ienges. let the Cold, Cough lrrita-
ton Of the Throat be ever slight, by this pre-
caution more serious attack may be effectually
warded of. Public Speakers and Singers will find
them effectual for clearing and strengthening the
voice. See advertisement. 6mosj2
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Latest News and Rumors.

The +" Perley" correspondent Of the Dos.
ton Journal says. under Tuesdays date:
Mr. Lincoln is said to recognize the pro.
prlcty ofconciliatory measures by his friend,
If they consider them necessary, but Ia re.
main, himself, steadfist to the principles Of
thu who elected him.
The special correspondent to the Boston
Traveller says:
WAsHlNGroS. Feb. 25th, sGl.-Mr. Sew.
ards son met Mr.. Lincoln in Harrisburg, on
Friday, with message from Messrs. Seward,
Scott and Holt.
This message announced the formation OF
n conspiracy to take the life Of Mr.. Lincoln,
which was confirmed by Philadelphia po.
lice detective who had obtained some knowl.
edge of the facts Of the case.
They urged Mr.. Lincoln to anticipate this
conspiracy, by sudden and secret journey
to Washington, and after considerable dis
custom Mr.. Lincoln reluctantly consented.
The Democrats are disappointed ut this
unexpected movement, while the Republic
cans generally applaud it.
Mr.. Lincoln was not disguised with cap
and cloak as has been asserted. In this re-
spect, the story is untrue.
Letters have been sent to. Mr.. Lincoln
warning him Of the political fate Of Tyler,
Fillmore and Webster.
Tho Rhode Island Peace Commissioners
have solicited Of Mr.. Lincoln to favor
compromise, but Mr.. Lincoln refused, ask.
ing what he was elected for but TO secure
freedom for the Territories.
The action OF the Peace Congress is depen-
dent upon Mr.. Lincoln. u.
II is stated that real Titus Oates plot
existed against Lincoln, which was revealed
to the former by u police officer on the way
to Philadelphia.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25. At Cabinet
Meeting held last night, Mr.. Buchanan
stated that he had received positive informa-
ton that there would BIO no immediate at
tack upon Fort Sumter.
The House has rejected the Senate amend
mcnts to the tariff, proposing duty OF
cent and halfper pound on coffee and four
cents ON tea, by vote of 80 against l47.
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MIRrL,SD.-we take the following para
.,x.nb. fr,,, . vacant RsltNnore letter.

az The news from the counties against seces-
sion in any form. and against convention,
continue TO pour in upon Us The resolutions
are graluall, becoming sitter in favor Of hold
ing on TO the Constitution, without change,
and the rebels are catching the hre Ot denun-
citation with more direetRess than hitherto.
were opened at Hsyre de Grace. No judges
appeare I, aud No voters, save three disuniOn-
lists, who soon disappeared in shame.
The Prcsrdent-eiect's speeches have done
more 10 open peoples eyes in this quarter 10
the iniquity Of the Shareholders rebellion, than
all that has been said since II began. oh, how
the cOmpromisers curse him to-day. This Is a
sure indication that he is rHs hon In the path
way Of traitors.
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DR. MORSE. OP PORTLAND.

Well known for his successful treatment OF Con.
sumption, Cafarrh, Isthma, bronchitis. and all dis
eases Of the Throat and Lungs by Medical Inhala.
tOn with view TO the accommodation OF his nu-
merous patients aud Others DESTROYS % consult him
In Saco, Bidef,rd. and the surrounding towns, will
be at the Saco House, Saco, the ra Friday In each
month hereafter until further notice.
II stormy on Friday. Dr. NJ. will be ut Saco the
next day, Saturday, II pleasant. .
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British oloOn
For Dressing the Hair.
Perf,Irned with Otto of Roses.

The oil from which this elegant preparation is
made Is obtained from plum which grows only IN
Persia. in Asia, where u Is used extensively Tor
dressing the hair. especially by the ladies. The
PcTsians have the most beautiful hail OF any peo-
pie In the world. These mcts were observed by the
federated Oriental ira, eler, Dr. Stephenson. VIII"
first brou dit suIne of the oil "a England In iS9, and
sold IL TO n chemist In London Its value at once
became apparent and tho demand Tor y was I'm,
II have been sold In that city alone In one day ~
gives the hair rich. dark, glossy appearance ana
Keeps II moist ard lively for great length Of time
IL il free from all the STICKY yrtaSiHcss which all
other oils have and docs not leave the hair bras,
dry AMI full VI dandruf IL can be confidently
stated that IL Is the uost perfect hair dressing IN
the world. The otto Of Roses. costing rom 40 10
- an ounce. Is now used In IL, which, when cOinhn-
al with the natural fra GRANGE OF the OIL gives "
peculiar and most beautiful perfume. FOR sale by
all upOthecaries. Price only 10 cents. Double size
- cents. slsu
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TEA PARTY,

The ladies of the Fw Baptist Society, t'ev +
stnlght) Of Saco, will give Tea Party at .h.
Town Hall. Saco. on Wednesday evening, March
The public are cordially invited TO attend.
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Arc You Insured P

The subscriber. having been appointed an Agent
for several Of the best Insurance Companies In the
country, Is prepared to take risks ON Dwellings,
vessels, Freights and Cargoes on terms consistent
with solyency ana fair profit
iyrss CHAS. FRED TOwLE.
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Notice to roreolose . Mortgage.
Commissioner, Notice.

THE undersigned, having been duly appointed
Comm issioners 10 receive and examine the clsimi
cfcreiitors a. sAinst the estate of Joseph Hot~oa.
late of Buxton. IN said York County. deceased,
,t month. fro@ tbs ar., day q January. issl. are
showed " sah creditors % bring In aud provo
tner ,.'sral claims against said estate,-And that
SeWlil attend IN the duties of our said connie >
son a. the oiiee u q Y Weld, ut West DuIton'
on The last sAturdays uf February, April, Nay
and June, At oeloet, 2. " on each of aid days.
9LixsR bow: Commits
Buxton, Jan. Is, 1901. .ju9
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Notice 70 Creditor.

YORK. a. The subscribss. having bean duly
appointsd comm lss.nsrs 70 receive and sssmins
III eisIms al sr,dltsrs against the sstats ef Amos
woo.iman, late Of Eulton. In ne seanv o. fofk.
.-..,,-I III ,,srS.ps ars hereby notified that us
IN ~ IN sss,,yn for the purpo.s named, On the
i.ss .tardsys Of March and " Juns, A. d., tssi.
>, ~ S..ilin r-hoass Of John Eden In said Bsk.
scn ~hsn and where ell sueh errditors will pre-
'''' JOHN ELDEx. [ coms..
ENocn ATKINSON. -.ll
Burton, Jan. =, 1851. sus
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= H,RpER's Magazine for March, is re-
eeived from A. Williams & Co The opening
article !, an illustrated article entitled " The
B,llsl OF the shamrock" Then follow "Pon-
tiac, or the Siege Of Detroit" by J. T. Heal
ley, and Fishing adventures on the New
founlsnd Banks capital paper on fisher
men aud cod fishing. The Illustrations are dne.
in" Miss Muloch has " A lew wor,ls about
Sorrow" anil the magazine after an unusually
pleasant list Of contents, concludes with a
mel,ngs Of fun. current topics. and illustra-
lions.
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DIR. @. II. Sholes, Eclectic Physician,
gives particular attention 10 diseases OF the gentle
srinary organs, and special diseases Of women See
advertisement In another column. lyr22
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SINGULAR HrsroRY.-rhe Boston Trdrshsr
says "A colorel nan. named Richard bruce,
eied few months since in this city, leaving oy
his will about slioo dollars for the purehs,,e
of one or more OF his children from slavery. ne
was an old nan, and having purchased his own
freedom and that OF his wife, few years since,
had by industry and economy laid by this sum.
Since he became free. Columbus Bruce, the
husband Of one Of his daughters, had his free
dom given him and came a. Boston. The case
became known TO some OF our citizens who
made contribution Of funds. anil leading
merchant Of this city went 10 Maryland aud
purchased his wife. who came here, leaving in
slavery her only child, boy shout sixteen
years old. The administrator of the estate
upon inquiry learns that Richard Bruce leaves
several children In slavery In Maryland, all
having families. There not being money e.
nough to buy whole family. IL Il PROPOSED
to purchase the chill of Colambas Bruce, and
negotiations are now pending for that pur-
pose, his mistress being willing Ia sell him in
consideration OF his being f,t anil lively. IN
oil recently he WAS held at 81 500. but in view
OF the present price of this sort Ofehattel he Is
now offered at - 100. AZ the will gives no
authority for the purchase Of grandchild OF
the deceased, the necessary authority for this
diversion Of funds must be procured from the
Supreme Court or the Legislature"
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PERsoSIL--rh Washington correspondent
ofthe Philadelphia Press says:
{" As an evidence Of the cordial feeling exist.
ing ON the part of the British Government TO-
ward the United States, q gentleman just re-
turnei from London informs me that th'
Qaeeu Ia. eIten lei constant and mar ell at
tention 60 the American Minister. Mr.. Dallasl
and family. THIS is Que Ut the results Of tbs
hearty welcome Of the Prince Of Wales To- tn
United States by our people, Mr.. and Mrs
Dallas have been invited to Windsor, anl th'
Queen has walked and dinsd alone with Mrs
Dallas"
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WASHINGTON, Feb 20 The postponement OF tho
Volunteer bill Is considered its virtual defeat
Tho Conference to-,lay, in voting down Mr.
FTanklin's substitute, Il In the same position II
was a week ago Some OF the Southern Commits
sioneTs are much discouraged, hut are comfOrted
by the assurance of those from other sections that
they will eudeayOr 20 reconcile conflicting views
on the slavery question 10 morrow
The Senate portion OF the committee OF confer.
ence on the tea and coffee amendment to the tariff
bill have agreed To rccede. and will recommend
concurrent action with the House. which will pro-
baby result In passing the whole bill
NEw YORK Feb Is Washington special dis
patches state that the resolution offered by Mr.
SOmes Of Maine in the Peace Conference IN protect
free speech and freedom Of the press In tho Terri
tories was rejected by u small majority
II u understood that the Administration intends
To institute proceeding Is Immediately In the Twggs
treason case