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Presidential Proclamation Erpected-Gen.
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NEW YoRk, July 10.
The Worlds Washington dispatch says il is
not unliAeiy thai the President Will issue IA
proclamation at an early DAY, announcing
change IN the policy OF the administration, 10
wit: Il most vigorous prosecution vi the war.
Gen. Alitchell is assigned 10 u command uli-
der Gen. Pope, and VIII soon enter upon his
duties.
he Times Washington dispatch announces
that "a discovery has been made Dy the Coy erl-
ment Oh Il great rebel conspiracy, when Was
To burst upon the country simultaneously with
tine great battles before i.cnmond. The rising
Was expected ~ take place IA tennessee, Aen-
lucky ana Mar. land. and Jeii. Davis Was, III
the confusion, to march on NashiIton. lhe
fist part OF Inc piaii--Ihe defeat OF General
McCieiiali-ialea however, and consequently
the rest was not attempted.
Inc HeIais Washington dispatch intimates
that Beverly Johnson went 10 New Orleans
witn an extraordinary mission IRON the State
Department, anu power 10 settle ali claims
ana pass All laws anu regulations referring TO
the relations between the foreign and cirii au-
thorLIes oi New Orleans. Ii is even surInlssed
that ne viii gradually absorb All civil powers
no" s n',, -. ;,,'o a s ILL n"u.i
place.
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am, uas . say WA. I'm. arra-
Pr .,,,'.,,'. 80 a' az neau uuiihs '"o Nichs-
considered dangerous.
,,an '..a J h.u las las, s'a.emeni from Union
.,. ,i. "as Jusa .eAeheo tnis city, from At
,H' 80 ie,peeuns .he position Oh ahalrs AT
a'ie oouui. ~ appears iiiat nad the recent
e ea peiore hlcnihohu terminated III con-
ieueia'e ueleat .he reDeiiion would have been
ehueu, ~ the spirit OF the south Is almost ut
Jerry broken py tiie long series OF rebel defeats
Ina. tne fepei army at kichnond pre-
a aious 10 lhe iale battles, was undoubtedly over
<oo'VvV STRONG. run one nan OF Beauregards
army passed through Atlanta bound for Rich
l,ohu, 10 this gehtieihahs personal knowledge
iiiat put u comparatively small quantity OF
cottoh mas peeh destroyed at the South, as the
planters no what they can 10 save and not des-
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cred this morning at ten minutes of three O.
clock, in the attic of a one story dwelling
house at the junction of Large and Cumber-
land street on Munjoy, occupied by Jas. Dam
rell, truckman. The furniture was entirely
saved. At the time of the arrival of the police
upon the spot, the building could have been
saved had there have been water in the imme-
date vicinity. PACIFIC, No. 8, was first on
the ground. The origin of the fire is uncer-
tain Building completely destroyed.
Through mistake in striking the number
of the fire district, many of the engines were
misled and sent to the upper end of the city
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VICKsBURG TO "DRY UP."-An exchange
says that the Mississippi, while pursuing its
southery course, turns sharply to the east,runs
about ten miles, and then goes back again. and
resumes its course. On the very point of the
elbow thus made, stands the city of Vicksburg
canal is now digging, which is to be in a
straight line with the general course of the
river, and viii be less than mile long. Hence
if the project succeeds, here will be a saving
of about twenty miles of river navigation
while the rebels of Vicksburg, turned into an
inland community, may with the aid of good
telescope behold the loyal craft securely going
up and down.
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New York Market.

Cotton irmer. sales 1000 bales at41 a AZ.
Flour, Stale and Western lest active but without
change receipts 81 LOO bbs: sales go bbs; SOUTH
ern hardly nm, sairs 100 bbis; Canada heavy
salcs hoo bbis.
Wheat opened firm and closed heavy; sales 1880
bushels; Chicago Spring 100 l10; Milwaukee Club
Loo ], III Iowa Amber ia a lii; Winter Red West
crn ]. % a 25; White Michigan l,30a 1,35; White
Ohio III 30.
Corn opcnd iirmed and closed heavy, sales 300
bushels Mixed Western 53t Tor old and "a for very
choice do; new do. As 80.
Oats unchanged.
Beef dull unchanged.
Pork steady; sales 1880 bbls. Mess 1887 q
1850; Prime Sd $50. The latter for choice Gu;
meas unchanged.
bacon dull
LAID active aud frmer; sales 1900 bbls at n
81.
Butter dull
whiskcy frmer; sales 800 bbls 3oc for State and
Wes.etn.
Rice firm.
Sugars active and frmer; sales 300 hhds New
Orleans at lo by auclion $50 binds at 81, Porto Rico
o; Muscoy ADO u 81
Coffee active and firmer; sales 10000 BATS Rio at
POI a22.
Moasses active and firmer; sales 400 bbls Orleans
BY auction al 30 81 Ais hhds Porto Rico and three
tierces and bbs at IS 80; 100 hhds Muscosado 2s
Spirits Turpentine rmer; lbs bbis at 1877
Kosin firm sales 1i3 bbs No 2. at S10 per $50 lbs
Talow more active and firm; saes loo bbs aud DO
600 lbs Eastern and Western al 81 asa.
Ffcights 10 Liverpool firm; Cotton IS led; Flour
IS Sd a 8s Grain 1871 las for Wheat in bulk aud
ships bags.
Wool firm.
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e market for flour and wheat is reported

The market for flour and wheat is reported
quiet and firm.
In the London Money Market, consols for
money closed at 81 "a a 81 7-S.
Political news unimportant.
The general news by this arrival Is meagre
and generally embraced in the Great Eastern's
report
The Daily News editorially states that Lord
Palmerston has reiterated his declaration
against the feasibility of mediation in Amer
lean affairs at the present time and contends
that what is wanted in order that the war may
come to an end is that each party be brought
TO apprehend its real interest When once
that is seen, nothing will prevent the conclu-
soh of peace. but every word spoken in high
places, tending to foreign Intervention, delays
this consummation.
The Paris correspondent of the Times says
that dissatisfaction at the Mexican policy is
openly expressed and letters from Mexico con-
vcy the same feeling,
The French commander in his report admits
his defeat at Guadaloupe and says it was ow-
ing to Illusions and false information. He re-
treated in good order.
The Paris bourse closed quiet at 6Sf 35c.
Continental news unmportant.
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NINETEENTH REGIMENT.-The Augusta
correspondent of the Bangor Wing - chief
clerk in the Adjutant Generals office-says
that Major FREDERIC ID. SEwALL, of Bath,
has been appointed Colonel of the 10Th regi-
ment, which is to rendezvous at that city,
Maj. Sewall is gallant officer, was recently
attached to Gen. Towards Staff, and was with
his commander at the battle of Fair Oaks; and
we feel sure, in his new command, he will do
honor to his native State.
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WHAT is IT?-The Woodstock IN. b. Sen
tinel contains the following, which appears as
an advertisement:
A bazaar in aid of the Church. will be held
in the Town of Woodstock, on Wednesday,
10th July.
There are just two things we should like to
know first, what sort Of an animal this
"Bazzar" is, and, second, how many it takes
TO hold him.
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From WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, July 10.
In response to the resolution of the Senate,
the Secretary of War has replied by commu-
nicating the instruction to certain commanding
ohicers, relative to the employment and dispo-
sition of negroes.
Gen. Saxton is authorized to take possession
of all deserted plantations in his department,
and control or employ the people thereon as
circumstances require.
In response to Gen. Buffers request for in
structions relative to the employment of con-
trabands, the Secretary has sent the following:
The President is of the opinion that under
the law of Congress, slaves cannot be sent back
to their masters, but they mist not be permit
ted to suffer for want of food Those capable
Six kilograms from different New York sugar
dealers received by the Treasury Department
to-day, state that any duty on Muscovado over
"a to cents per pound, prohibitory. They
were sent to the chairman of Committee on
Finance.
A copy of the Internal Revenue law was
placed in the hands of the printer to-day and
will probably be issued Saturday.
The President returned to-day after three
days absence.
The war committee continues its sessions.
Advices from Warrington state no signs of
rebels there. Cars reached there several DAYS
ago for the first time since the evacuation of
Manassas. Provost Marshal Bates ST the 18th
Mass, enfoIces good order.
1t is not officially known here that Com
Foote is to be placed at the head of the new
naval expedition.
Prominent Missourans deny that the APP
pointment Of Military Governor of that State
is contemplated.
The President, accompanied by F. p. Blair,
Mr. Watson and Gen. Maggie, returned this
evening from visit to the army of the Poto-
mac.
Upon the Presidents arrival in James river,
off Harrison's Landing, he was visited by Gen.
Mcclellan and staff. Soon after the whole
party landed and proceeded to the headquarters
of Gen. Mcclellan, thence with little delay re-
viewed whole army. The President rode to
the extreme front. The welcome that greeted
him was in the highest degree enthusiastic
Not satisfied with riding to the front of the
army, the President dsmounted and assembled
the rampant in view of the rebel pickets-
Many of the men were at work i'm bitches. in
GLIDING one or two ex-Congressmen. All were
cheerful and sanguine in the early and final
success
The following is the Republican Committee
TO draft an address to the people, which adj
dress is to be presented te the Caucus on Sat
urday evening: Senators Howard, Wilson,
Wilkinson, Lane, Morrill,, Representatives
Brigham, Stevens, Sedgewick, Potter and
Sargent.
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Bounsr In New Bedford.

NEW BEDFORD, July 10.
At meeting OF the City Government held
this evening, measures were adopted to pay
from the city Treasury bounty Of one hun
dred dollars in addition TO the existing pro-
vision for new recruits, to each soldier who
shall promptly enlist TO make up the requisite
quota of this city. An order was also adopt
ed authorizing His Honor the Mayor, to offer
the proper authorities at Washington to make
a provision of suitable quarters and attend
ance for three hundred sick and wounded sol
diers.
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gin an old graveyard in the town of
Wooiwich near Bath, there grows species of
laurel, adorned with flowers of most exquisite
beauty, which never fail to call forth the admit
ration OF all behoiders. Though repeated at
tcmpts have been made to transplant it, no one
has yet succeeded in making it live. Its life
seems welded to Gods acre." and in that
InMn alone
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New York Items.

NEW YORK. July 10.
Special Washington dispatch 10 the Post
says the forthcoming address OF the Republican
members of Congress to the people, will favo'
the most energetic action in the prosecution o
the war, and the use OF all means in power
against rebellion and foreign Intervention. The
policy of employing blacks in military opera
lions is rapidly gaining favor here.
Steamer Potomac, from Port Royal 9th, has
arrived. Health of troops was favorable. Reb
ell plckets becoming annoying at Wilmington
Island. Two of our pckets were wounded o,
9TH All quiet at Beaufort.
The Express says the dry goods importer
decided to make no sales except in small lot
and that credit is al an end until prices of ex
change will allow them to know what good
are worth. Exchange is quoted at Us l..
this afternoon.
The Committees of the Chambers of Com
merce, the Union Defence Committee, th'
Mayors Committee, and 9th Avenue Hot,
Committee, have united in calling Unto
War Meeting on Tuesday evening next.
Rebel dispatched say that the British steam
er Modern Greece, while going into Whining
ton on the 9th, was run aground near Fol
Fisher by the blockading fleet, who hauled o .
on the opening of the Fort on them. Sh
has 100 tons of powder on board. The Foi
succeeded in sinking her so as to wet the pow
der and prevent ner explosion by the FEEDER;
shells. 10 was believed that a large portion
her cargo world be saved. Passengers an
crew were saved
A dispatch from Gen. Lee to JEFF. Davis, an
nounced signal victory June 2Sth and state
that their loss in officers and men is great
A telegram of the 18th expresses the opinio
that Gen. Mcclellan would capitulate, as h
army was thoroughly discounted. Gen. Els
was among the wounded feared mortal,
Major Wheat was killed.
British steamer Racer arrived in Charlesto
harbor 18th.
A special to the Herald, dated Nashvil
10th, says companies of 9th Penn. eavar
were surprised and cut to pieces this A. NJ,
Tompkinsville, by Steans cavalry, $50 stron
Col. Williams and Majors Jordan and Brow
are reported killed. Wounded men were
sassinated. Stearn's is reported en- route f
Bowling Green with the intention of destro
ing bridges. Some railroad track has be,
torn up. Later accounts state that it is II
certain that Col. Williams is among the kille
Arrival of Steamship City of New Yo
off Cape Race.
| ST. JOINS, n. F., July TO-
! The steamship City of New York from Ii
/ erpool I'd and Queenstown 81, was boarded
Cape Race at ten o'clock this forenoon.
The steamship City of Washington. fro /,
| New York, arrived at Queenstown on the !. |
Sales of cotton Thursday were 10000 bal, I
Market closed buoyant, but unchanged.
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sy- hope that our correspondents will
compress their communications into the short
est possible space, consistent with justice to
themselves and to the subjects upon which
they treat. We wish to give the largest varie-
ty OF news, and to do this we are obliged to
use all the condensing power at our command
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Enthusiastic Meeting in Hartford.

HARTFORD, Conn.,. July III.
The largest and most enthusiastic outpour-
ing of the people ever seen in Hartford, was
witnessed tonight, in response to call to
met to devise ways and means to meet the call
for troops. Three thousand people met in Al
Ign Hall, and when that place was literally
packed, the people gathered in the streets I'M
til they numbered many thousands. Mayor
Hamersly presided. Some stirring speeches
were made in the hall by Mr.. Hamersly, Sene-
tor Dixon, Governor Buckingham, Hon. Dan.
p. Tyler, Hon. Charles Chapman and Rev. III.
q. Patterson. Resolutions with the true ring
were pasred, and a committee appointed to
promote enlistments. In response TO an APP
peal TO the audience to enlist, and TO the ques-
ton, Will you go?" nearly the whole audi
cnce responded, We will go" The widest
enthusiasm was manifested at the outdoor
meeting, which was addressed by Postmaster
f. S. Cleveland, Hon. A. p. Hyde, ii. Clay
Trumbuil, III. o. Robinson, Edward Goodman,
VIM. Ii. Green, Gov. Buckingham. Senator
Dixon. Hon. Charles Chapman and ID. =. Ty-
Ter. With the spirit manifested tonight, Hart
ford could raise regiment in ten days. The
most ultra democrats as well as all other shades
OF politicians took active part in the meeting
and responded as one man to the call Of the
government Nothing like it has ever before
been witnessed in Hartford. The people are
aroused and will nobly respond to the Presi-
dents call. Senator Dixon has done nobly in
arousing the people. He will return to WASH
ington with the message that the people of
Connecticut are ready to respond to any call
which the government may make upon them.
The Connecticut Legislature voted to-day to
pay each volunteer bonus of fifty dollars in
addition TO former bonus of thirty dollars.
making State bounty of eighty dollars.
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R-Correspondents, to secure attention to
their favors, must allow us to know their real
names. This may seems an arbitrary rule, but
we have found the benefit of il.
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sE- One soldier in the late battles was saved
by his canteen which was badly smashed by
fugitive ball. Better to be wounded in the
eanteen than ty it, as many poor fellow has
been fatally. -
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- The ST. John Freeman worked Itself up
to nervous fever because a U. S. flag was
raised on one of the engine houses of that city
on the 4th Poor fellow!
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Notice.

Notice.
PROPOSALS will be received till Thursday, 8 +.
Il NJ, July oath. by the Committee on Public Build
ings. Tor building a Double Three Stored Brick
school House ON the winslow lot on Cumberland
Street.
Plans and Specifications may be at the City
Engineers Once New City Building. Mr. 6. NJ
Harding. architect. will furnish any further in
formation that may be desired. at his office.
The Committee the right TO accept such
proposals under all circumstances they shall con-
slider most ia sorable for the interest of the City,
reject a l proposals offered.
ju!sid W. W. THOMAS. Chairman
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sg- The Lewiston Journal copied one of
our items yesterday and credited it to another
Portland daily, which adopted it as its own.
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Stock Market.

Stocks are dull but steady; Chicago and Rock Is
land 70; Cleveland and Toledo 4s}; Ga!ena and chi
cago 70a; Ill. Central scrip 59i; Michigan Southern
guaranteed 81; Michigan Centrai ols: tactic Mail
1y9l; American cold 1l5s: New YorkCentral vi;
Enc 35l; harcm Isl uuited states skies ISL cou.
pons lU2; California sesens %.
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GRAVESTONES.

GOOD Bargains will be given to those who wish
m to purchase tITaycstones Monuments of any
description Those who will favor me with a call
shall be satisfied that they buying good article
ut the lowest price.
Shop on Forest Avenue, near Evergreen Cemetery,
Stevens Plains.
je30-3m ]. II. COOK.
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DRY GOODS.

- ~ Il ~ ~ ~ ~ NJ
GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS!l
LEACH 4 ROBINSON,
81 Middle Street,
Have this day marked down their
I'm menSe Stock
Mantillas, Oapes. Short Sacks, and Jockeys,
And are now prepared to offer them at
LOWER PRICES than ever
Ladies will also find full line Of
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.
DRESS GOODS,
In almost endless variety,
HOSIERY,
MoHAIR MITTs.
EMBROIDERIEs,
VELVET RIBBONS,
PARAs0Ls AND SUN UMBRELLAS,
&C., &C., &c.
All of which will be sold at our
Usual Low Prices.
LEACH & ROBINSON,
No. 81 MIDDLE STREET.
june 3D. 1867 4wised
CLOTHING.
GARDINER & BROWN,
would say to their friends and the public that they
have purchased of Messrs CHADBoURNE KEN.
DALI, their Stock Of
Ready.Made Clothing,
Also, their entire interest in Manufacturing and Gus
tom Department. Having secured the service, of
Mr.. j. E. FOLEY, late Foreman and Cutter for
Mcssrs c. H.. they hope to merit fair share Of the
patronage bestowed upon their predecessor
62 Middle ST., opposite Post Once.
June ~, lSd2 4wdaw
CHANGE OF SEASON!
WIN. G. BECKETT,
Merchant Tailor,
137, MIDDLE ST.,
Has prepared himself by selections from the New
Styles Of Goods recently imported in New York and
Boston, to meet the requirements of his customers
and the public as ITO
FASHIONABLE CLOTHING FOR THE SPRING
AND SUMMER SEASONS.
In his new stock comprised Fancy Cloths for
Spring Overcoais and Business Suits. Rich Black and
FANCY BRoADCLoTHs
For Dress and Frock Coats embracing the nicer
qualities of French and German well as the cheap-
or substantial fabrics. Elegant Black aud Colored.
Plain and Fancy
DOES KINS.
the varieties that the market afords-Sk Satin Lin
en-, and Cotton-many rare and unique styles. Also
an assortment OF the nicer qualities of
6ENTLEMEN's FURNISHING GOODS.
To all Of which attention is especially invited.
s.sCoat and vest makers wanted.
Portland, June %. 1862. DIFF
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PHILADELPHIA Julv N.

The following Maine soldiers are on the
steamer John Brooks: Amos Page, Sergt.
Z. IL. Hossinan, both sick, of the 4th Regt;
). /. Timer, Geo. 4. Stetson, 4th Reg; S. j.
McCabe, LIST Reg; John Manderviile, Ilth !;
J. +. Condy, llth; NJ. +. Heard, 18th; 7. b.
Kicker, I'd; Chas. Ii. Peak, I'd; Dan1 Bell,
I'd Reg.
A correspondent Of the Press from flagship
Hartford gives rumor by deserters from Wick
burg that Breckenridge passed through that
city the latter part of June, crossed the Mis-
sissippi in small boat and excaped to Texas
or Mexico.
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FIRE les URAHcE.

WARREN SPARROW,
Omcc - Middle, Ger. OF Exehs. nae ST..
PORTLAND. ME-,
Agent ofthe following FIRST Class Insurance Cos,
National Insurance Company,
OF Boston. Cash Capital and Surplus $500 COO
Republic Fire Insurance Compant,
OF New York. Cash Capital and Surplus, ssl2,ooo.
Relief Fire Insuvance Company.
or New York. = Cash capitA and Surplus, $4,000.
Equitable Fire and Marine ms. CO..
OF Providence.
PERrEcr SECURITY. which ought aIvavs 10 he fhS
arsf confederation In erecting insurance Is here Of
fered TO the public. at the oiresf rates Of premirm
adopted by sound aud responsible companies
Office in "Boyd's Building" opposite Post once
June %. d&vtf
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From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, July Q.
Steamer John Tucker with flag of truce
went up Yotk river yesterday, and found I05
OF our wounded and sick at eospital at Balti-
more Store, whom rebels agreed to have re-
moved After getting them about a mile to-
wards the steamer, rebel cavalry came and or
dered their return, which was done, and the
joy of the poer fellows was turned to intense
grief. Scene was heart rending. Following
are names Of Eastern soldiers among them -
4th Maine-Hosea Young, Elijah Grinder, L.
Jones, b. w. Smith, J. j. Seymour, Thos. w.
Ackley, L. Hatch, WIN. Trowbrdge; llth-E
Z. Burns. DIR. Bradley, who went up with the
flag of truce, was taken prisoner by rebels, but
subsequently released. Mrs. c. Ii. Parlin is a
prisoner there also, and the rebels are deaf to
all entreaties of DIR. Bradley for her relehse.
Our gunboats are stationed at intervals of 8
miles, but rebels bring up field battery of six
pices, fire into our gunboats, then skedaddle
Into the woods before the gunboais can reach
them.
The President arrived this p NJ, after
short visit to army on James river. He dined
with Gen. Burnside on board steamer Alice
Price, and left for Washington, receiving sa-
lutes, including one from British ship Jason.
All Is quiet in army. Nothing doing except
throwing up breastworks, &c.
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LATEST BY EVENING PAPERS.

Presidential Proclamation Erpected-Gen.
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ed-4s etcs from die sSuatst-Lon,. farrdyut