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The Portland daily press., 1862-07-31

SPIRIT RATION IN TIE NAvY-General Or
der.-The attention of officers and others in
the Naval service is called, by the Secretary of
the Navy, to the following section of an Act of
Congress, approved July IA, 1862 viz:
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That
from and after the first day of September,
eighteen hundred and sixty-two, the spirit ra-
ton in the Navy of the United States shall
forever cease: and thereafter no distilled spir-
ituons liquors shall be admitted on board of
vessels-of-war, except as medical stores, and
upon the order, and under the control of the
medical officers of such vessels. and to be used
only for medical purposes. From and after
the said first day of September next, there
shall be allowed and paid to each person in
the navy now entitled to the spirit ration, five
cents per day in Communication and lieu thereof,
which shall be in addition to their present pay.
The provisions of this section will be rigidly
enforced on board all vessels of the United
States Navy from and after the lst day of Sep
TENDER, 1862 and all officers and other per-
sons in the naval service are directed to make
due report of all violations thereof coming to
their knowledge.
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The Republicans and all other citizens of the Sec
ond Congressional District ii existed under the
former superintendent, who support the State and
National Administrations, requested to meet in
Convention by delegates in Auburn Hail. Auburn,
Friday the Sth day of August next, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon for the purpose of nominating
ddate TO represent the District for the remainder of
the XXXNIlth Congress-to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Hon. c. w. Walton.
The basis of representation will be as in the other
Convention notified above
ii. G. Russ, J. W. FAIRBANKS,
WIN. kILBoURNE. BENIN FURNISH,
July 10, 1862 Republican District Com.
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Congressional Convention.
FIRST DISTRICT

The Republicans and all other citizens of the First
Congressional District, who support the State and
National Administrations, requested to meet in
convention at the City Hail. in Portland, on TUES
DAY, the 18th day of August next at II O'Clock, A.
NJ, for the purpose of nominating candidate to re-
present the district in the 38th Congress.
The basis of representation will be follows Each
city and town will be entitled to delegate and to
additional delegate for every seyenty-fve votes
cast for the Republican candidate for Governor in
1861.
The Committee will be in session at the City Hall.
in Portland, ON the morning of the Convention, at
10, A. NJ, TO receive credentials.
NATH'L G. MARSHALL, JOHN LYNCH,
SEwALL n. GROSS IA. WATERMAN,
JOHN ID. LINCOLN, DANIEL STINsoN,
GEO. III. KNowLToN,
Republican District Committee.
July l6 1852
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New York Money Market.
NEW YORK. July Is.
Pledged RaiIrOad Bonds for sale.

IyHE Subscriber will sell at Public Auction TO the
Il highest bidder ON the 3lst OF july 1862. at eley-
en- O'Clock A. NJ, at the office of Nathaniel Brown,
Broker 1872 Exchange Street. Bonds of the An
droscoggn Railroad Co., 10 the amount ofS2s0o 90,
secured by the third mortgage of said Railroad dated
Dee. IL. 1856 also Coupons Nos. 2 3, A. g. T. s. o. 10
and H. belonging 10 said Bonds. due; also.
other lot of said Mortgage Bonds. amounting to
$4,000; and Coupons, belonging TO the same bonds
Nos. 9, . $, g. 10 and IL, now due. All said bonds
and coupons pledged for debts of said corpora
ton, and are to be sold TO raise the money
HENRY S. BURGESS,
Portland, July II, 1862. Auctioneer.
diNll lS2h - 81
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THE NEW STAMPs.-The postage stamps
which are TO come into circulation on the LIST
of August, besides having the amount of their
value in figures upon the upper corners, may
be readily recognized by their colors and Wig
nettes. which are as lollows:
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DISASTERS.

Sch Emeline, DenisOn. from New York for New
Orleans, was destroyed by fire 9th inst of Barncgat
and the crew were taken OF by pilot boat James VI
Waterbury, No TO- and at New York 2sth. Ship
Naples. of Bath also down to render assistance
The registered 3i5 TONS built at Cherryfield in
1853, and hailed from New York
An unknown sch is ashore on the Graves, below
Boston.
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CHASED BY A PRIvATEEg.-The schooner
John Elliot, Capt. Wood from Cape Haytien,
Sth inst which arrived at Boston on Monday,
reports having been chased by priyateer on
the 18th, thirty miles southwark of Bermuda.
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LATEST BY EVENING PAPERS.
ter from Europe - sundry War Items.

Later from Europe = Sundry War Items.
SANDY Hook, July 80.
Steamship Australasian from Liverpool 10Th
via Queenstown 10th, arrived off this point at
$50 this morning and anchored to await the
tide
The steamship Arabia from Boston, arrived
at Liverpool on the 10Th.
The Australasan arrived at her dock at $50
this morning.
the Nova Seotian left Londonderry. under false
rumors of disasters to Gen. McCelans army,
and of offers to surrender, de-, soon received
a quietus by the Afabias news: but during
Friday the news received much credence, al
though the Jura's advices of two days later
fully falsified it. Manchester trade was brought
to a stand. funds in London were slightly af-
fected, and dealings in American securities
were suspended
In the House of Commons on the 18th, Mr..
Lindseys motion declaring that the Confeder-
ates have shown such determination and abili-
ty to maintain their independence, that the
propriety of offering mediation with view to
the termination of hostities, is worth the Sc
rious and immediate consideration of the gov
eminent.
Mr.. Lindsay was pressed to withdraw the
motion, but felt it his duty to proceed. He ar
gued strongly in favor of it, as also did Lord
Mr.. Taylor and Lord Palmerston spoke
against it. The latter earnestly advised that
the question be left to the government. In
the course of his speech he treated the issue
of the war as a foregone conclusion, saying
that the only satisfactory termination that
could be anticipated was amicable separation.
This however, he thought would be impeded
rather than facilitated by debates in Parliament
He commended that acknowledgment by Eng
land could give the North no cause of offence,
but thought the present position of the con-
test would not justify the recognition of the
Southern independence. He again appealed
to Mr.. Lindsay to withdraw his motion, which
was finally done.
time draws nigh when the government must
give its opinion.
Ii Gen. Mcclellan is proved incapable of re-
summing the offensive. the propriety of treating
the Confederates as independent may be justly
discussed in the Cabinet
The Daily News and Star applaud Lord Pal
merstons views, and contend that the time for
mediation has not arrived.
During a debate in the House of Lords on
colonial military expenditure the Canadians
were reproached for negligence in providing
strong militia force.
The Princess Clotilda gave birth to Prince
on the 18th.
The Paris correspondent of the London
Herald again asserts that the Emperor Napo-
leon is about to offer the mediation of France
TO America and says the drift of public opin-
ion is in favor of such a course.
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York and Ohio will commence drafting i'm
mediately after the 18th of August, if there
are not volunteers enough by that time to fill
I'D their quota.
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FOREIGN PORTS.


At Shanghai MAY 10, ship Mandarin, Perrit for
New York has full cargo of $50 per
bark Young creek, Taylor, Tor swatow and back, 80
lay DAYS, at S60.1, to sail soon.
AT Whampoa May D. ship Comet, Todd, for New
York at sl1.
At Hong Kong May 2s, ship Aurora. clough. for
Manila and New York.
sailed from Macao May %, ship ii Talbot. Sears,
New York.
ton cid 9th; Wales, Lincoln; North Atlantic,
Graves, and Albert oallain storer for do; Addison
Gilbert, Cook. unc.
At ~ Pierre, Mart I'd inst, brig Beaver, Tapley FIN
Bangor for Turks Island
All ST Johns PR 18th inst, schs Peerless from Bal
timore. dis2 { a Snow, for do 10; VIM Carroll, Tor
Philadelphia s.
Ar at St Jago sth inst sch Silver Star Holt Balti-
more; 9Th, brig Ella Maria, Merrill New York
Ar at Cenfuegos llth inst, sch II ) Hassell. Cum
ningham, Boston; l4th. barks Eliza White, Lang.
Machias; La Ciguena, Adie, New York.
Sailed Sd, barks Ocean Bride, for New York; eth.
f Pike, Howes Boston; brig Romance. Duncan,
Philadelphia sth, bark Cienfuegos. Cole, New York
Oh, barks !, Gen Warren Sparrow, Boston; 18th.
Ar at Trinidad goth ult, brig Leviathan. Hofrses,
Aspinwal
Ar at lara 9th ult, banks Laura Russ. Gary, New
York; 4th inst, james Ward. Tibbe,is, do.
Ar AT Havana 9th inst, sch Adela, King Portland
10TH bark Albion Lincoln, Bibber, do; 18th, brig
Hattie Wheeler, Nichols, do; l6th bark Brunette,
Hayener, Bangor.
Sailed sth, brig Loango. Evans Philadelphia; 18th,
banks David Lapsey, Beariling. New York; 10th,
Nellie Talbot, fabbott, Philadelphia; brig Stella
Lilly, sagua 18th, brig Rush, Babbidge, New York.
Cid I'D. bark Nelkin, blanchard, New \ ork 24th,
brig X Curtis. Churchill Portland.
In port Gath inst. bark Amanda, Pendleton, Fall
mouth; brigs X Curtis, Churchill. and II + Wheel
err, Nichols. unc sch Fannie, Vance, for Philadelphia.
Ar at Natanzas 9th inst. brigs Thomas Connor,
York, Portland llth, Annandale. Tiden. do; 18th,
barks Linda, Hewitt, do; Chas Edwin, True Boston
brig Bachelor (Brl Waycott Portland
Sailed 9Th. brigs Flying Eagle, Treworgy, NYork !;
10TH Herald Davis Philadelphia; 18th, Webster
Kelley, Hagan. Portland.
In port 23d brig Annandale, (lirl for Portland.
Ar at Cardenas I'D inst, brig West. Harrison,
Boston.
Sailed I'D, bark Faith, Kenney. New York.
Cid eth, brig Manzoni, hutchinson Searsport;
l2h brgs II Kennedy. Brin. Portland; Wacca-
NAV, Nickels, Boston; 18th, Gen Marshall, -,
Bristol
At East Harbor III 18th inst. brigs Billings
WATSON. from Demarara, disg, to load for New York
Ocean Belle, for do
Ar at 81 John NIB oath inst, ship Admiral Cox
head. Philadelphia.
Cid 26th, ship Potomac, Weeks London.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice..

NOt1ce.
A CONVENTION will be held at the Abysinian
IA Church on FRIDAY. August 1st I'm coInmem-
Grafton of the British and India emancipation nj o
A. ~, and L. VI. All the friends of humanity are
invited 10 attend
Also an Evenings Entertainment Mt Franklin ST.
Ward Room, in which the children Of the Sabbath
School will take active part
rH Admission 10 the entertainment 10 cents
Portland, July 30, 1862. d2t
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Pcr steamshin Etna-ndditiona


Ar at Deal 18th inst, Louis Walsh, Pendleton, Que
bee for London land proceeded
Sailed from Falmouth 18Th, Clara Pickens, Rich
Clyde; kleber, Bgclow, Bristol
Ar at Greenock llih, Harry Booth, Chapman. Ma
tanzas.
Ar at Hull 14h Samaritan, Bradley, Havre.
Ar nj Plymouth 18th, Home, Clifford, sagua
Ar at Limerick 18th, Primrose, CANNON Portlans
Me.
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DIED.

In this city Both inst, Harry /, son of J and C.
Batchelder. aged year.
In Bath 2sth Mrs Keziah s. wife of the late Joshua
Page, aged 50 years.
In Orono 2sth Frank Gideon, son of Clara NJ and
Edward Mayo, aged 10 mos.
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FOREIGN IMPORTS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
"Wednesday, July 80.
ARRIVED,

Sch Mathews, Mathews, Cardenas.
Sch Jack Easy, Merriman, Parsboro Ms for Boston
Sch Adeline, tBrl Pettis, Herbert River NIB for
Boston.
Sch Giraffe. Richardson, Philadelphia.
Sch Michigan, Marshall, Philadelphia.
Sch Gun Rock Parker, Philadelphia.
Sch Genl Peabody, Tanning, New York
Sch Belle. Bulger, Eastpor-for New York.
Sch b Condor, Gott, Brooksvillc for Philadel-
phia.
Sch Herald, Williams. Wiscasset for Boston,
Sch Brutus, Elwell, Bangor for Boston,
Sch Leo, Coombs Rockland for Boston,
Sch Equal, kaloch, Rockland for New York
Sch Angelina, Staples, Rockland.
Sch Henrietta, Blanchard, Bath for Boston,
Sch Pennsylvania, Scott Bath for Boston,
U 5 survey sch Coswe New York
Steamer Lewiston, Knight Boston.
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BROKERS' BOARD BOSTON. July 80.
] Boston and Maine Railroad .....11I
ID Eastern Railroad. ........................ 63l
Portland Posi- Once MniiArranpene.,,

Portlu nd Post Omce MaiIArranQemcuts
wESTERN-Arrives at IL 40 and PM Closes AT
AS AM and PM.
EASTERN-Arriyes at Las PM. Closes at l2N
STEAMBOAT MAII.-Arrives from Eastport Me ST
John n B and tine British Provinces, Tuesday and
Friday mornings. Closes Mondays and Thursdays
at4PM.
EUROPE, via Quebec-Closes every Friday AT II NJ
CANADA-Arriyes at /. As PM. Closes at II NJ.
COUNTRY MAILS-Arrives about I'M. Closes at
PM
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Correspondence of the Press.
ALFRED. July %. 1SG


York county is moving to meet the demands
of the country in the present crisis. And al
though portion of her towns have been
somewhat dilatory, it is to be hoped she will
not be found wanting in the patriotism that
the times demand* At a meeting held this
day in Alfred, to take measures for raising the
quota of recruits for the government after a
brief patriotic speech by Judge Goodenow. it
was resolved to pay 800 to each volunteer to
make up the number required. Shas Derby,
E. III. Littlefeld, S. c. Adams, VIM. Jewett.
and j. n. Simpson, were appointed a commit
tee to solicit and receive the names of volun-
teers.
Business is quite lively in the village at the
present time. The new Town House, to take
the place of the one burnt last fall, is in pro-
cess Of building. 1t will be superior to the
former, when completed A fine school-house
will be finished in Village District in the fall,
when the system of graded schools viii go in
to operation. Mr.. Simpson, one of our most
enterprising citizens, is rebuilding an excellent
establishment, instead of the one lost by the
fire above referred to. Mr.. S. is also thorough
" repairing the old DIR. Conant House. Our
mechanics have no lack of employment. NJ.
*The infdence of the Maine Democrat to
the contrary Notwithstanding
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Ar at Cork 18th. Zephyr Hegarty, Portland Me.

Per steamship Australasian. at New York
Ar from New York, Boomer, at Flushing; Will
helmine, and Victory, at Liverpool.
Ar from Baltimore, Maggie Hogg, at Belfast; Fer
dinand, at Deal.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY


The Republicans, and all Others in the County of
Cumberland, who in favor of sustaining the pres
ent National and State Administrations, and for the
speedy and final suppression of the existing wicked
and groundless rebellion against the best government
in the world at whatever cost of life and property
are requested send delegates to meet in the NEW
CITY HALL, in Portland, on
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1862,
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of NOM
mating candidates for
REGISTER OF DEEDS.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
COUNTY TREASURER,
SHERIFF,
COUNTY ATTORNEY, and
Four SENATOR'S.
Also to elect County Committee for the ensuing
year.
Each city and town will be entitled to two dele
gates and one delegate in addition for the first fifty
votes and one delegate for each one hundred votes
(aboye fiffy) aud one delegate when the fraction
ceeds fifty votes cast for the Republican candidate
for Governor in 1861. namely:
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Brig Charles. (Brl Smith, Pictou. master.
Sch Exchange, Montgomery, Boston, master

LAUNcHED-At Edmunds by ID Hobart a fine
copper fastened schooner, of 80 tons burthen called
the CAMILLA. She is intended for the freghfing
business between PASSPORT and New York. and Is
owned by the builder and parties in Eastport.
At Thomaston 18th inst, a fine three decked white
oak ship of about 400 tons. named the GENL Nc
CLELLAN. Her frame and covering is of Delaware
oak ceiling hard pine and she is said to be one OF
the best ships built in Maine She is owned by
Messrs Samuel Watts, A Z Gould: and Others OF
Ihomaston, and is to be commanded by Capt Alfred
Watts
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ST. LOUIS, July 20.

OF. LOUIS, July -.
Information has been received that large
force of guerrillas has entered Missouri from
Arkansas, and are now encamped near the
State line in Howell and Texas counties They
are represented to be commanded by Mcbride,
and include the gang headed by Coleman and
Hawthorne. Many refugees from these coun-
ties and White county have reached Spring
field and Raleigh. Our troops at Houston,
Texas County, have been sufficiently reiniorc-
ed to repress any demonstration from Nc
Bride.
1t is reported that at least 800 men joined
Porter on Saturday, from Monroe Co.
Fifty persons left Hannibal, on Saturday
night, fearing rebel depredations The most
intense excitement prevails all over these
counties. Hannibal is almost deserted, and
most of its citizens have arrived in this city.
CAPE RACE, July 80.
The steamer st. George, from Glasgow 18th,
passed this point this forenoon.
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SPOKEN.

July 20. lat SO. Ion "A %, brig Anita Owen, from
Neuyitas for New York.
July p, lat 80 30 Ion 70 81, bark Hannah Thornton
from New York for New Orleans.
July %, of Tortugas, passed bark Thomas W
House. from New Orleans for Boston.
July %, lat "a So Ion SO 80 brig Fannie, Ross from
Portland for Cieniuegos.
July 49, lat Al 10, Ion "a 49, ship Majestic of Bruins
wick, from Bangor for Bristol f.
July o. lat 80 20, Ion 70 49, bark Casco, from New
York for Trinidad.
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LrrrLE WAsHrNeroy. Va. july ..

There was grand review of Gen. Banks
corps to-day, which was credible to various
commanders. The artillery review was mag
nificent.
There is nothing important from the front
to-day.
The troops here are improving in their sani-
tary condition.
The Portland daily press., 1862-07-31
Commercial.

LONDON, saturday evening. Consos for money
closed nj 4ad92i.
LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET. THE
weather is still unsetlcd). Richardson, Spence
Co.. Wakefield Nash Co, and Others, report Flour
quiet but firm at 2ls 6dd2ss Cd. Wheat in good de-
mand advance of "a since Tuesday depression;
red Western IS sddlls Sd; red southern Hollis 3D.;
white Western lis 6ddlls Cd; white Southern lis ed
a rs I'D. Corn in good demaRd and advanced IS sd
over Tuesdays rates; mixed 2s02ss Sd; yellow 2ss
Cd white 81 32s cd.
LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET. Beef sells
merely in retail. Pork heavy aud dropping. Bacon
fair and in good demand at 29a3ls. Lard steady at
40d43s Tallow cd lower; sales at Hats Cd.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET. Rosin dull;
common 22d23s. Spirits turpentine dropping; sales
Hos. Sugar quiet. Coffee unaltered Rice steady.
Linseed 9dals higher. Linseed oil upward sales
at AS.
LONDON MARKET. Breadstuffs generally
changed. Sugar upward Coffee firm. Rice steady.
Tea quiet but firm Congon Is. Spirits turpentine
quiet at ll0dll2s. Linseed still advancing; bags fl0
$50 10 los, Linseed oil advanced TO AS Tallow
firm at ASS.
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The County Committee will be in session at the
New City Hall. August 10, at 8 O'Clock, A. NJ.
The Chairmen of the several town Committees are
requested forward the of their delegates to
the Chairman of the County Committee soon as
they may be chosen.
BENZ. kISGsBURY, JR.,
CLEMENT PHINNEY,
LUKE Brown,
o. q. Cook,
ELBRIDGE G. WAGG,
DANIEL ELLIOT
Republican County Committee.
July %, 1862 I'd
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SAILING OF OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.

Mails are forwarded by every steamer in the regu-
lar lines. The steamers for from Liverpool call at
queenstown, except the Canadian line which call at
Londonderry.
TO ARRIVE.
Australasian. Liverpool. New York July 10
Arabia Liverpool. Boston July %
Bavaria. Southampton. New York. July 80
Scotia ..... Liverpool. New York. Aug 2
TO DEPART.
City of ashing n. New York. Liverpool. . Aug 2
New York. New York Bremen. -. =. Aug 2
North American. Quebec. Liverpool =. Aug 2
Asia. Boston. Liverpool. Aug 6
Etna .............N New York. Liverpool . Aug 8
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SAN FRANCISCO. July q

Tobacco concentrated at l %. There has
been considerable sales of naval stores for re-
shipment TO New York.
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Board.

LvoR Single Gentlemen or Small Families, can b,
il obtained on reasonable terms. at
No. 80 FEDERAL STREET.
July 80. 1851. eodlm
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*The infdence of the Maine Democrat to
the contrary notwithstanding.
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WASHINGTON. July 90.

" -NoIII-NNI Wv y Wy 20
Gen. Totten, Chief of Corps of Engineers is
about to make an inspection of the military
works on the Atlantic seabord.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-17
ysEE GiHE OF TREASON.

Tho Satanic industry with which The HeraH
labors TO make enemies for the Union and
synpatizeIs with the JEFF. Davis rebellion must
win for it the adrniring gratitude of all open or
secret traitors Here il Us last effort TO league
the Great Powers Of Western Europe for our
destruction:
European Intervention 10 Mexico !. no, lk, to prove
any more fortunate Of DIN ned ia - achievements than tie
beginnings thus frustrated in or own ease. enieud
In bad h between ,h- contracting psriirs aud would
wosdeul Il s. 20 end IN 'nythng but fnre. The
meodrsmac Dou the sTcuIs FrenehnA and the srogsut
supercous EDs.hnsn 81 excellent materials Tor another
political comedy, snd much mistaken IL this Mexican
po0uTr does not render them the laughing stocks o. the
world England and France fancy Beginning TO DO
sensible hs aburdiy and inconyenerce Of the position
which they have been placed By heir psni.h Sly This is
probably The explanation Of Ito convention JUS, entered into
With DObado and which would argue disposition on their
IA, to sdu', snieably with the Mexican Government the
pontr Of difficulty between them be this It may
rsDseent thai they jointly make tho throne Of
erico endure for any time though guaranteed by
their whole strength naval e. well military Let put
this Suppose that when The rebellion u cushed Mex
leo SHOULD make appeal 10 or sa.nc dive the In
ysdsr from her' oil, Arc sasns under the ssnst q the
ungeneous advantage taken Of present pooD by these
policy. traditions future would ali mps hasten
her aid That should Be In position to render Il effect.
ual, doubt We hall have nearly million Of men
the close Of tho or thes. 10000 would be
sufficient drive tbs foreigner from MeIico while with the
remainder ue could sioe,p r,ry d Of Eagh and SpGH
destination from nc Britsh Norm 1m-teaa yyotncc ne
Wsst In3e' and Cuba These the only
that may operate to prevent the three Governments per
soyerins IN the absurd profess attributed to them fhs are
embarked IN american sfeifJ about espen hundred and
nm millions II dollars belonging 10 , sH5jecf, % h he
Engiih opn t9cO0o0OOO hs French 600. and The
Spdniards $50 100000. AZ h tcoud be dcyGeed IN The
sreni 81 heir eubariHg ~ against n which they
would DO compelled to do aid Ia disturbing the
iTnee whom they propose to place the Mexican throue
Whether this country will or will not,
under any conceivable circumstances, interpose
between Mexico and the Western Powers, is a
problem quite too grave TO DO settled ia a
newspaper paragraph. Even tho President
would be obliged BY the Constitution to obtain
the clear assent of Congress before plunging
the Nation into foreign war of Incompatible
magnitude, the end whereof 10 man could fore
see. la any event, the threat that we could
sweep every trace Of English and Spanish
- domination from thc British North American
Il" Provinces, tho West Indies, and Cuba, " is
,imply ridiculous. The Powers We arc thus
made 10 menace together own large prepon.
feroac5 Of at 80 tnal tOscs oa earth. aal