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white children. II any persons have tho
curiosity to look. they will lind in the record
a mortgage dated 1853, in favor Of Alfred
Lee, colored man Of this city. for gle 900.
by two United States Senator'S, to secure a
loan for $4,000. One Of these Senator's is
now in the Senate, and tho other sleeps in
his grave in Michigan. This billl icals justly
with the master. II Congress should strike
of the bonds Of the slave in the District with
out any compensation. in slight repair OF the
wrongs and deeds of cruelty perpctrated
in the Capital. It will stand Justified in the
forum of nations. But the Senator IRON
Kentucky raises his warning voice against
the measure, and says. II the negroes are
liberated, they will become criminals, and u
hinderance to society. The Senator had no
right TO speak for the people OF tho District
The facts here proved arc just contnry.-
The Senator from Kentucky also talks about
the resistance of the South to any measure
of emancipation, and Kentucky would be-
come Ia pendue in defence of her rights. lie
would tell that Senator that the day Tor
threats and menances from the champions Of
Slavery had passed by In the Senate and
House OF Representatives Precmen were not
cowardly enough to shrink from the per.
fornance of duty before dogmatic ayowals OF
what Southern men and women would do.
Mr.. Kennedy. of Nd. contepdcd that the
faith of tho Government was pledged to
MARYLAND and Virginia not to interfere with
slavery in the District. The citizens OF the
District do not desire, and have made nj
application for, any emancipation, and Con-
gress has no more right to interfere with Their
rights than when they were citizens oil Mary
land and Virginia. ..... t.,r
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Grrnt Britntn.


President Lincolns Emancipation Message
had attracted much attention in England
There is little time yet for comment.
The Liverpool Post says there can be no
doubt il will have nm incalculable effect in
Europe, and that effect will DO most favor.
able to the Northern cause. ....
The London Times, in an editorial on the
subject says at is the most important
news since the split. The Presidents
avowcd object is to recover to the Union the
BorlcrState The proposition is important,
not for its intrinsic likelihood Of acceptance.
hut simply because it is a proposition, and
is the first bid made towards putting an end
to the war. We may hope Others may FOL.
low, and that the North may gradually rise
in its offers until something acceptable has
been put forth. The only reply OF the South
to President Lincoln has been resolution OF
the Confederate House OF Representatives to
burn all the cotton and tobacco that may be
in danger of falling into the hands OF the
invaders. In every point OF view the pro-
posal of the President gives great scope for
speculation, and perhaps some glimIse OF
hope hut it Is for what it may herald, and
not for what it is" .-.....-.-. h.
Russell's correspondence to The Times Il
again dated from Washington. and comc
down to March 3. lie says tho weather has
prevented Gen. McClellan's advance. liz
praises the constancy and tenacity Of the
Confederates. He says the Northern troops
were getting weary Of war. and clanorou'
foy furloughs. r.i.lr.. r.
The magistrates OF Sunderland have issuet
a wurrant for tho apprehension of Frederick
Colborn Curtis. said TO he q general in The
Union army-fStufr Ed. who, two year,
ago. left his wife nnd-six children chargclbIc
on tho parish Of Sunderland. t..J ..
Gibaraltar adyices to the 18th say the
Federal VESSELS Tuscarora, Ino. and Kearsagc
were at Algcsiras. The lieutenant OF the
Sumter and OK. United States Consul ut Cadil
who were nrrcstG1 at Tangien. were trans
ierred from the Ino to the Harvest Home,
bound for Boston. 1t Is said they were put
in irons. '-
The proceedingsin Parliament on the 10Th
were unimportant. .I... E..cTu,
A general meeting OF the Atlantic Telc-
craph Company was held in London on the
10th. The Directors report was adorted.
Hopeful views were entertaIned' ~ "a'
announced that Lord Palmcrton wouIu le-
ceivc deputation from the Company OH '"'
subject the following week.
The marine statistics show ina, Ut n,e
months, cndipg Jan. 81, about tn'rty'slA
vessels laden with flour ana gram. irom
America for England. were lost; Inc total
earuoes exceeded 700 600 bushels.
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The BONN FLKKr-A GRE.r Blow TO nR
SrRucx.-At last accounts, Commodore Por-
ter's bomb acet Was at Key West, and about
ready for move. Correspondents from that
point notified us to look out for q "stunning
blow" soon in an "uncrpected quarter. ~
Tho Mobile Register Of the ith inst says:
"Information has been received that tho
enemy has struck his tents on Santa Rosa
Island. This Is an indication that no h
again on the movement for some enterprise"
Il would thus sccm that grind combined
movement Of laud and naval forces IS about
to take place. They will probably know
about it at New Orleans before We hear Of
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raised without the Intervention Of ahost OF tax
gathervrs. A Washington correspondent says
those who believe that the conception Of the
bill was vicious in affecting so many articles,
have lost all hope Of beheading 1t in the House,
and will make an effort to do so in the Senate,
where II is understood Mr.. Chase's bill, q very
much simpler measure, will be offered as SUBJ
stitute. This bill will do away with the neces-
sity for many tax gatherers and collectors, and
will impose fewer duties on fewer articles. Not
withstanding the desire to rush this matter
through Congress, II will be weeks yet before II
can be finally passed. as there will be In oil
probability disagreement between the Senate
and the House as to the character Of the bill
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and other products Of pine. The entrance
to its harbor is defended by Fort Macon
Beaufort contains. besides several scminaries,
the county buildings and two or three church,
es. Population in 1858, about 1000. II is
the terminus Of the Atlantic and Carolina
railroad, which connects at Goldsboro' with
the branches running North and West. It
is an important point for our forces.
Tho fall Of Beaufort opens the way to Ra-
leigh, tho capital Of N. c., over which tho
stars and stars will DO floating, we trust, be-
foro the frt Of May. Richmond will also
DO In our possession within i've or six'weeks,
and both places, we hope, with little loss Of
l;Io HH#| . ID I'd
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TIE M.rSE CAvALRr.-The several detaeh-
ments Of the Maine cavalry regiment all ar
rived at Washington without the slightest
injury to any of the men or horses and en-
camped ON Upton's Hill. mile and halt
eastward from the Capitol. On Friday
last week. as we learn from despatch in
the Boston Journal, the regiment paraded in
the city and were highly eOmplimented on
their fine appearance. We since learn that
they have received orders to leave Washing.
ton Tor the seat Of war, and probably have
already commenced their march into Virginia
IN DO attached to Gen. Banks Division.
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Vessels Built in Kcnnebunk.

4
The following is a list Of vessels built in Ken.
nebunk river in 1861: ~ y
by Daniel W. Lord, ship Lincoln, launched
in April, 1900 tons.
by Charles and VIM. L. Thompson, ship Chel.
tenham, launched in May, 1850 tons. rr
by Stephen Ward, schooner p. s. Lindsey,
launched in May, 10 tons.
BY the same. ship Nonantum, launched In
October, Sii tons.
BY Na,hlL Thompson, ship Star OF the Sea-
launched in October, 100 tons. .',. 1
BY Messrs. Titcomb & Perkins. at the land
ing, ship Arundel, launched in October, lloo
tons. ... ...rH
BY the same and Nathl l.. Thompson, gun
boat for the Government, launched in Decem'
Der, 500 tons. ....
There have also been built and launched In
the course of the year, four schooners of about
fifty tons each. by the following persons, viz
two By Messrs. d. & A. Clark, one by William
Crawford, and one by Mark Pool.
Also, one schooner Of about 100 tons, by Geo
Cristenson. ... -#....
Daniel W. Lord has now in process Of con
struction ship of about 500 tons. to come OF
early in the season. and Nath'l l.. Thompson
has in frame, in Wards yard, a ship Of about
100 tons.
There are also some ships frames in the place
ready to be put up when the aspect Of the times
will warrant it, but do not exactly know how
many. ........... ......... ..
An approximate tonnage of the above vessels
is all that is pretended to be given.
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The Tax Bill.

This important bill is now under discussion
in Congress, and the probabilities are that 1t
will undergo many alterations beforei It becomes
a law. The general opinion appears to be that
the committee have made q mistake in framing
the bill (; that instead Of taxing lightly numer-
Gus articles from which litle revenue can be
derived, and which II will cost more u collect
than Il is worth. they should have laid the
whole IA, upon leading articles OF general con-
sumption, on which the amount assessed can be
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B"7he iife of the flesh is In The blood"
was said by inspiration long before Harvey's
discovery of Its circulation had brought to
light its purposes and uses. Now We know not
not only that 'lfe is In the blood" but that dis
ease inhabits it also. Many Of the disorders
that peryade the human frame, have their home
In il, thrive and grow in It. The celebrated DIR.
]. c. Aver, of Lowell. has had regard to this
important fact in making Remedy to cure
these disorders. His extract OF Sarsaparilla
purgcs out the impurities Of the blood and in
duces healthy action in Il that expels disease.
This looks reasonable, and 1t is true, for we
know by our own experience. Seldom as we
take any medicine. we have nevertheless sever
al times been under obligation to the skill OF
DR.. Aver for the relief which his remedies new
err fail to afford us when We are obliged to have
recourse to them Catholic, Hdiifar, Nora
Scotia. ...
MEXICAN ATFAIRs.-Thc expedition of the
three great powers, England, France and
Spain, to Mexico, turns out great failure.
An arrangement has been made by commits
sioners, and approved by the tanner, thu
President, by which tho claims of England
and France are to be adjusted and their troops
withdrawn, excepting that certain places ar
to be temporarily held by them. Tho Mex
leans, now united. won't have any ncgotia
tions with old Spain; 50 the kingdom o
Mexico, under On Austrian prince, falls, i
ever seriously proposed. We hope and trus
our own Government will keep aloof from
meddlnc or increasing any responsibilities.
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~ BEAUFORT, N. c., is port Of entry.
and shire.town OF Caricrct county. II Is
situated on an arm Of the sea, l7S miles z.
s. Z. Of Raleigh, and IL miles N. w. Of
Capc Lookout. The harbor is the best in
the State, and is accessible by steamers from
Albcmarlc Sound. The town has considers.
bic trade, particularly in turpentinc, rO'in
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FOREIGN NEWS.
Arrival Of the Jura ut Portland.
Tho Presidents Emancipation Pol.
Icy in England.

PORTLAND, March 81, 1862.
The Jura, from Liverpool Mt l 80 p. m.
OF tho Goth, and Londonderry 2lst, arrived
here at p. IN. She brings ia passengers.
The lIibernian. from, from Portland, ar
rived at Londonderry on the morning ofthc
10Th, and at Liverpool early on the morning
of the Goth. ...
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TIE MAINE LIGHT B,rrRms.-The five
batteries OF ligh, artillery which have been
epcauped in Portland for two or three weeks
past lei, their cucampment on Monday last
passing through here by railroad for Wash
ington.
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- Some cepsure has been bestowed upon
Gen. Mcclellan for allowing the enemy to
escape from Manassas, and it is stated that
resolution has been introduced into the Sen
ate, in executive session, requesting tho Pres
idcnt to remove him from his command but
the better opinion is that the General'splan'
have been wisely laid, aud that the rebel re-
treat is one Of them, having been forced up
on them by the movements which he ba'
made or is contemplating. Gen. Mcclellan
has now taken the field in pursuit Of the fly.
ing foe, and his proclamation to his troops
speaks confidently ofthc success which await
them. A few days must show whether the
confidence which the whole country has re-
posed in him for six months past, in organic
ing and preparing his army, is to be confirm
ed by the manner in which he leads them Ia
battle and to victory.
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March 70.
SEyArE-Mr. Latham read an extract
from tho Detroit Tribune which said that u
curious document had been found, showing
that there was q league formed in Michigan
for the purpose Of overthrowiDg tho Federal
government.
Mr.. Latham offered resolution that the
Secretary of State transmit to the Senate
copies OF all the correspondence between VIM.
ii. Seward, Secretary of State, and tx resi.
dent Pierce, having reference to the supposed
conspiracy against the Government.
Mr.. Chandler said he knew there was such
letter. The writer Of II was DR.. Hopkins.
There was sucn nm organization, and 1t was
very wide spread, .... DBL,
Mr.. Howard said hc knew there was such
letter, as he had seen Ii. lie suggested
that the Senator frame his motion 30 rs to
include that letter. Mr.. Latham made the
resolution read 80 rs to include all other
papers, and it was adopted. -.
On motion Of Mr.. Trumbull, the joint
resolution Offering aid to the States in case
of the emancipation Of their slaves was taken
up, tho question being on the Substitute
offered by Mr.. Davis Yesterday. After debate
Mr.. Davis amendment was disagreed to,
yeas. 4, nays 81. The yeas were Davis,
Henderson, Powell and Wilson. .
7 IlousE.-Thc tax bill was under considera-
ton.
SEsArE.-The joint resolution to aid the
States. in case Of emancipation, was taken
up. Mr.. Henderson of Missouri spoke in
favor Of II. ..
The House was engaged on the tax bill.
March %.
SryATE.--The naval appropriation bill was
discussed in the Senate, and tho tax bill In
tho House
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or, allm.

The Washington correspondent OF tho
New York Independent, who is said TO DO IN
tho confidence Of the Government leaders nj
Washington, says the fresh armies which It
is asccrtained the rebels arc rapidly gather
ing together, and their disposition 10 retreat
10 the Gulf and Cotton States, have led the
Government to the conclusion that the rebel
lion is probably not near its end. Three
weeks ago says tho writer, there was strong
feelings in government circles that the back
of the rebellion was broken, but later events
show that the war viii be prolonged. In
military circles II Is generally believed that
the rebel forces in Virginia will make des-
pcra,e fight before giving up Norfolk and
Richmond, but that while fighting they will
make provision for secure retreat into tho
Gulf States, hoping much from the climate.
We give tho following telegram for what
.... ..r. .,.. NEw YoRx, March 81.
The IIcrald's Washington dispatch says
the Government has learned, through par.
ties under arrest for disloyalty. that Beanre-
gard stated several wceks ago that he should
never eight General Mcclellan at Manassas.
but that his plan would be TO draw our ar
my as fur into the centre Of tho Southern
country as possible, and cut OF his retreat.
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SESATE.-Tbc bill for the abolition OF
slavery in the District of Columbia was taken
up. Mr.. Wilson Of Mass. spoke in favor OF
ii. OH ..4. .rI ...-l. nd. ...
He referred to the controversy in Congress
in 1889 rs to the permanent seat OF govern
mcnt. After,a long struggle, the Southern
men triumphed, and the Capital was fixed
on the banks Of the Potomac. In 1901.
Congress continued in force the black code Of
Maryland, among the provisions OF which
was that any slave who struck white rer-
son must have his ears cropped. In 1886, tho
Corporation of Washington enacted that
every free colored person mast exhibit to the
Mayor satisfactory evidence OF his title to
freedom, and give bonds for his good behavior.
That Corporation also passed another act
that no meeting of colored persons should DO
held after 10 o'clock, and made II the duty
Of the police to dspersc such meetings. by
another ordinance, they legalizcd traffic in
slaves for the sum Of $500. This was an in
human traffic in the Capital. II slave broke
a street lamp he was to DO whipped on tho
bare back. II he injured tree or houses. he
was to be whippcd-man and woman Were
ever such degrading, inhuman laws on the
statute books OF any nation? Slavery was
the prolific mother OF these laws. Drive
slavery from tho District, and they would
disappear yet, Notwithstanding. these .oP
pressions the free negroes had increased IN
the District from 1000 to 1900. and have
property. churches and schools. They have
twelve churches. costing $4,000, and eignt
schools, beside helping 10 support SCHOOLS io'
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Congressional.
xxxv11th congross--Flrst Session.
WASHINGTON, March "a.

WASHINGTON, March "a.
SEyATE.-Mr. Sherman presented rcso
lutions of the Legislature of Ohio against
any proposition for the settlement OF tho nc.
beilion, except an unconditional surrender
and condign punishment Of the traitors
Referred
Mr.. Morrill, presented resolutions of tho
Legislature of Maine endorsing the Admin.
istration, and in favor of the coniiscation OF
the property of the rebels. Referred.
Mr.. Pcmcroy introduced u bill Tor the TO
moyal and consolidation Of the Indian tribes.
On motion OF Mr.. Trunbull tho joint rcso.
luton in regard to ailording aid to States
favor emancipation, was taken up.
Mr.. SALISBURY spoke against them as ex-
traordinary and mischlevous, and was not
sure that It was ut all patriotic.
Mr.. Davis offered an amendment Us a
substitute, which was as follows:
"That, although tho subject u slavery in
the States is exclusively within the jurisdic-
ton and cogninncc OF the government and
people OF the States, and cannot be inter-
iercd with directly or indirectly by the gov
crnment of tho United States, yet, when any
of those States or people may determine to
emancipate the slaves, the United States
shall pay q reasonable price for tho slaves SO
clnancipated, and the cost Of their colonial
ton in some other country"
Pending the consideration OF the almond.
ment the morning hour expired, and the bill
for the abolition of SLAVERY in the District OF
Columbia was taken up, and Mr.. Davis, OF
KY, spoke against IL.
Housg.-The certificate OF the election OF
Joseph Scgur us Representative OF tho first
district OF Va, was presented. and referred
to the committee on elections. Mr.. Dunn OF
Indiana introduced resolution, which was
adopted, inslructing the Committee on Ways
and Means to inquire into the expediency OF
organizing large force Of miners, with tho
necessary machinery, to proceed to the gold
mines in the West. and work the samc for
the benefit of the Government as means Tor
dcfraying the expenses of the war. Mr..
Arnold OF Illinois offered bill to render FREQ
dom national and slavery sectional. Mr..
Ashley of Ohio, IRON the Committee on Ter
ritorics, reported bill to organize the Ter
ritory Of Arizona, with the Wilmot proviso,
applicable to all territories. Mr.. Crayens
OF Indiana moved TO lay it on the table,
Lost-ycas 40, nays 10. ~
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March %.
SryArE.--Thc naval appropriation bill was
discussed in the Senate, and tho tax bill In
tho House
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-15

few weeks since yisited garden in this
vicinity, and saw several plum trees heavily
laden With fruit. I was requested to examine
and see could discover any traces or mark 8
OF the curculio. did 50 upon fruit OH the trees
and ripe fruit that hi1 Allen off and lay upon
shs ground. I could discover NO marks and no
4arT@ in the fruK. gathered up fruit from
The ground and carried it home; il vas all per-
feet / thought there must have been great
Estus taken to kill the insects; but there had
bsen none at all. Having raised plums moro
or less for twenty years in Michigan. but never
without the effects Of the curculio more or less,
and sometimes to the entire destruction of tho
crop, you may judge Of my slrprise when in
formed that a. that had been done was to pro-
cure common elder bushes and tie them to the
branehes q the trees. This had been done
every few days from the time the fruit was
fairly set until full grown. Thism has lived
upon the place five Yeas. The trees were u Don
6e plaee-bearing trees-When he took posses
zion; the first two years he tried TO save his
fruit by shaking the trees and gathering up the
oureutios upon cloths spread under them. He
had very posr success; the fruit was all .eupu
and dropped of prema;ureIy. He was in despaiT
the second year, when he was told by(as be saidl
ian old Freuchman" that if he would nut
elder bushes into his trees he would raise
fruit he has tried it three years with the
same success-a full crop of perfect fruits,
e. Hubbard, sH Michigan Farmer.
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THE El ENING STAR.
rHR couNrERsloN.

Ala! the wea,y horrs psss dow, ~
The night 10 very dark and still, -
And In The mapbes Gar below
bear the bearded whip poos-win; 300
i searce can see yard shssd,
Ny ears are strained 10 catch each sound
hear the leaves about ms shed,
And the springs bubblng through the ground
Along the beaten path pace, o. ..-
Where white rasse mark nv tenuy's track;
In formless shrubs seem TO trace
The foeman's form, with bending back
think ~ him hing low
o. stop and list stoan and peer,
CRtil the neigh bosiRg hillocks grow ..-
To groups OF soldiers, far and near.
With ready piece wait and watch. . ,...r.
Until my eyes, familiar grown, -
Detect each harmless earthen notchy
And turn guerflIas into stone ."-
Aud tnen amid the lonely gloom,
Beneath the tall old chestnut trees,
Ny silent marches resume, .
Aud think Of other times than these.
"Ba,i! who goes there!" My challenge ery,
II rings along the watchful line;
"Relief,n hear q voics reply .
Advance and give the countersign."
With bayone. at the charge wait
The corporal gives the mystic spell;
With arms sport charge my mate,
Then onward pass, and ali 10 well
But in the tent that night awake
ask, II In the fray 7 fall,
Gan 1.-THE mystic answer make 1885,.
When the angelic ssntries calls!
And pray that Heaven may so ordain.
Whereier go, what fate be mine,
Whether IN pleasure or In palm
I stu may have the "countengn."
sWhits rags are frequently scattered along the
senGnePs post OF a dark mig 1T to mark his beat