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From notices in our exchanges VIC judge
that the Circus about to visit US (sec advertise
ment) presents all the attractions Of the best Of
such exhibitions.
The Boston Courier says:
so. wheeler's Circus is an excellent COM
pany. embracing several daring and accom-
plished performers-the Motley Brothers, cham
pion yaulters, hercalean gymnasts, and the
trained horses, besides other equally interest
ing features. The feats performed by the Sno,c
Brothers. suspended high in the air. arc the
most daring ever witnessed, and enough to
curtile the blood ola moderately sensitive Oh.
server Is Il pluck or practice that enables
men to go through such cvolutions, without
exhibiting airy signs Of feari Whatever the
sause, As long as these people remain in this
country, no one in want Of sensation. or A
. healthy laickening Of the pulse, will fail 10
, Sisit the Great International"
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Ex-Governor Bakers Letter.

Ex-Governor Nathaniel B. Baker Of New
Hampshire, who is now Adjutapt General Of
Iowa, has written an eloquent letter to a
friend in N. Hampshire upon the duty Of cit.
liens. Gov. Baker has been life long Dem.
ocrat, and was one Of the most popular men
connected with that party in New Hampshire,
and in the course Of his letter speaks as fol.
lows concerning
UNCONDITIONAL LOYALTY.
"Your views Of party squabbles' for pow.
or merely, in this hour Of our countrs'y deep.
est trial, coincide with mine. From tho day
that the boom of the first rebel cannon re-
echoed from Fort Sumter l took my stand
against secession and rebellion, and for the
Government, and there shall stand to the
end. 1t is the platform upon which l always
stood, and tho first and last lesson Of Democ-
racy which I have learned, taught mo to
stand there firmly. propose no conditions
to my loyalty. may have differed from
the Administration in some points on the con.
duct of the war, but that should make no
difference with man If no intends to give
the government his unwavering support.
l shall not make public declarations in fa.
vor Of a vigorous prosecution Of the war to
suppress the rebellion, and then publicly or
privately utter traitorous and bitter denunci.
ations Of the President and the Government.
i have no faith in the man who says he sup
ports the Government, and finds fault because
there were calls for volunteers. / do not
credit the man who says ho is loyal, and op.
poses volunteering, taxation, issuing bills Of
credit, CONSUMPTION, and all the methods to
raise armies and means to sustain the nation.
The man who finds fault with every effort Of
the Government to sustain itself. and then
declares himself Union man, must be either
non compos, or false-hearted and falsi6er
Of his own opinions. / never could distin.
guish the difference between ono class of
supporters Of Government and an avowed
disunionist, except in this-that the latter
had the most honesty, and the former the
most impudence.
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VIEWS OF GEN. HALLEcK.-ln recent let
ter to the New York National League Com
mitteo, tho General says:
eve have already made immense progress
in this war-a greater progress than was ever
before made under similar circumstances
Our armies are still advancing, and, IL sus-
tanned by the voice of patriotic millions at
home, they will, Gro long, crush the rebel
lion in the South, and then place their heels
upon the heads Of sneaking traitors in the
North"
Coming events are casting long shadows
upon the future Of Northern men who have
deserted their country in the hour Of her
poril
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DENocRAric MARTYRS. = The policy Of the
government, rs foreshadowed by the arrest Of
the villain vallandigham, is gaining strength
every day. Only let the Administration act en-
ergctically in the matter. and the scoundrels
who arc now bounding the government in their
cndcavors to preserve the government. will be
silenced. We use strong words, for we are
heartsick Of the dswdling manner the Admins
tration has hitherto pursued in their treatment
Of traitors. Day by day tidings have reached
us that another Of our sons, brothers or neigh
bors has fallen pierced by democratic bullets in
the hands OF members Of the democratic party
Mt the South. Day by day return to US friends
MANNED for life in the service Of their country,
and rs surely day by day these democratic mar
iyrs are telling their Southern brethren where
to aim the blow Of treason. And yet II they
are interfcrcd with,wc are told that the right Of
Free Speech Is violated !! f! Out upon such her
csy! An unrestrained license is not "Free
Speech, never has been and never will be with
in the purview Of the Constitution. and these
fellows understand II as well as any one. When
the punishment against treason shall DO sure.
speedy and awful, the government viii then
possess stability, and the Constitution become
q thing to be respected.
oh, God, for q man with heart, head, hand,
Like some OF the simple great ones gone
Forever and ever by.
The Baltimore American. which Is not re-
publican journal. in justifying his arrest, says:
EVERY traitor on which II lays heavy hands
is one more out Of the way, 50 far rs the resto-
ration of the Union is in question; and so we
hope that Il will keep Valandigham, the pre-
sumptuous ally Of JEFF. Davis, in the loyal
States, in close quarters until the last yestige OF
treason Is rubbed out. And II Il can consicn q
few moro Of the same sort 10 the quiet Of Fort
Warren, all the better"
The Cincinnati Gazette, one of the most con-
sentative Republican papers Of the West. says:
"Our Eastern contemporaries, who have
commented on this arrest rs unnecessary, do
not appreciate the entire situation. In the
East. when the purpose Of the hostility 10 the
Government Is announced 10 be present separa
ton with view To several confedernejes and
Interior intrigues or annexation. even the con-
perheads quail, and are forced 20 declare that
separstion is not 10 be consented 10 in arv
event. Ersn IN the West the saees,, OF ,,rs.,
ston. the recognition Of Confederate indepsnd-
snes .Ms Formations OF "a northrsstern con fsisra.
evand rs su6jsefion 10 the South Is a determined
pnrpo,s 10 be carried out By secret armed or
caai. aiions, and rebellion, as cell as by open
agitation 10 create disageefioa."
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81 Ben. McCulloch, Felix K. Zollicoffer.
Albert Sidney Johnston, Maxcy Gregg, and
now Earl Van Dorm and Stonewall jackson,
the master'spirits Of the great rebellion, arc
passing away! Cobb, Toombs, Wise, Floyd,
Humphrey Marshall, and other generals Of
the fret batch, have resigned or been quietly
shelved-cvcn Joseph Z. Johnston, who was
long Commander in. Chief, has rendered no
active service since he fell from his horse shot
through the body at Fair Oaks, and Is prob
ably an invalid for life. The rebellion Is de-
youring its authors.
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DR.. MORSE. on PORTLAND,

Well known for his successful treatment OF Con.
eases OF the Throat and Lungs BY Medical lnhalA.
tion, with view % the accommodation OF his nu-
mcrous patients aud others DESTROYS 10 consult him
In Saco, Bddeford. and the surrounding towns, will
no atthe liddeford House. iddcf6ri. tho first FRI
day In each month hereafter until further notice.
IL stormy ON Friday. Dr. N. will bc ut Biddeford
the next day, Saturday, II pleasant
lie also treats all female complaints. For FEELING
Of ts Womb" and "L>sesrrhua" no has q rover
eign remedy. lou
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JUDGE LEAvIrr. who has denied the applica-
ton of the scamp Vallandigham for the benefit
Of the writ Of habeas corpus, has taken away
the last hope Of the coppcrhcads in their war
fare against the Government. They now find
themselves opposed to tho civil as we'll as mill
tary power. Judge Lcavitt was appointed to his
position upon the bench Of the Circuit Court
by Andrew Jackson. The Judge has always
been and is q democrat but not coppcrhead,
and his decision fully confirms the validity OF
Order No. 80, and the regularity Of tho recent
arrest.
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The authorities Of this city were cx,rcm

The authorities Of this city were extreme
ly fortunate in their appointment Of enrolling
officers, because they selected those who fully
represent their political opinions. For exam.
pie, n Mr.. - called on Union lady in one
Of the lower wards who has son in the 5th
regiment, and on being told that her youngest
son was not old enough to go to war, but that
she wished he was, this copperhead commenced
his abuse OF all who aided this unholy war
against our Southern brethren. that the South
was right, and that he had "rather live under
President Davis to-day than Lincoln" After
ventilating his democracy for about an hour
and half, seccsh left. This fellow Is one of
the most active and influential members of the
democratic party in this city.
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Grnna,s Snlun-

ANEsBrRY, Oct. 18th, 1868.
Mn. GRACE: Dear Sir,-iaying been afilict-
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for its eradication without receiving any relief.
until l applied your Salye, which affected 0
speedy and permanent cure. therefore feel
happy to certify my confidence In It's virtues.
Yours, with respect, JAS BEAN.
certify to the truthfulness OF the above
statement, II. 8. DEARBoRS. NJ. D..
Amesbury, Mass.
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Br,llian. Federal Expedition in Tennessee

CINCINNATI, May %. y.
A special dispatch to the Commercial, dated
Murfrecsboro' %, says Gen. Stanley, with q
portion Of two brigades Of cavalry, surprised
the camp of the LIST Alabama and 9Th Confed.
crate regiments OF cavalry, in the vicinity OF
Middletown. Our forces were divided and sent
around to attack the rebels In the flank and
rear, but the advance guard becoming impa.
tient, they dashed alone and unsupported into
the midst ofthe enemy scamp, putting to flight
900 rebel cavalry. Eight rebels werc killed,
ninety prisoners taken, and 200 horses captured.
The camp of the enemy, including the arms
thrown away by them, was destroyed. Our
loss was two or three slightly wounded. =,
The Gazette has special dispatch from Muir.
freesboro', which says Gen. Bragg is reported
by gentleman who passed through his lines,
rs being fearfullofan attack BY Gen: Rosecrans.
Gen. Bragg's whole position OF Horse Shoe
Mountains Is strongly fortified.
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: We notice that the Courier proposes thu

We notice that the Courier proposes tho
name Of General Howard rs o candidate for the
Bangor Convention, and the Lewiston Journal
mentions the name Of Gen, Geo. F. Sheplcy in
the same connection. Both are excellent sug-
gcstions. but we doubt the propriety Of recall
ing our best military men from the field to put
them in duress at Augusta. II our present
worthy Governor persists in refusing to be o
candidate at the coming election, We propose
the name Of Hon. Nathan Dane Of Alfred, our
present excellent State Treasurer.
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Official Report of Admiral Porter.
WASHINGTON, May %.
The Navy Department has received the fol-

WASHINGTON, May %.
The Navy Department has received the fol-
lowing:
Miss. SQUADRON, FLAGSHIP GEN. PnIcE,
GRAND GULF, May 10.
To Secretary Wellss:
Sir-l have the honor TO inform you from
Alexandria. ofthe capture of that place and
the forts defending the approaches to the city,
by the naval force under ms command. Twcn-
ty.four hours after we arrived tho advance
guard Of the U. 8. troops camo into the city,
and Gen. Banks arriving soon after turned
the place over to his keeping. Tho water be-
ginning to fall, l deemed II prudent to return
with the largest vessels TO the mouth Of Red
river. ldropped downto Fort DeCrossey in the
Benton and undertook TO destroy these works.
only succeeded, however, in cfectually destroy
Ing the three heavy classmates commanding the
channel, and small water battery oftwo guns,
about 900 yards below II. destroyed, by burst
ing one heavy 80 FOUNDER and burning some
gun carriages LEFT In their hurry by the enemy.
The fort on q hill some 900 yards from the
water was unable to attend TO. II Is quite an
extensive work, being yet incomplete, but built
with much labor and pains |; Il will take two or
three vessels to pull 1t to pieces have NOT
powder to spare to blow II up. The vessels
will be ordered to work Mt II occasionally, ana
II will DO soon destroyed. In this last mention,
eli fort was mounted the II inch gun which !
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GENERAL IMFEaaIGENCE.

am led to believe lies in the middle Of the river
near the fort, the rebels throwing It overheard
in their panic at the approach ofour gunboats.
The raft which closed the entrance have blown
up, saved In two and presented to the poor OF
the nciChborhood. sent Commander Wood
worth In the Price, with the Switzerland, Pitts
sburg and Arizono. up Black river to make q
recon oissance aud he destroyed large amount
of stores valued ut $500 900, consisting Of salt,
sugar, rum, molasses. tobacco and bacon.
(Signcd) DAVID ID. PORTER.
Acting Rear Admiral commanding Mississippi
Squadron.
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BThe Continental Monthly for June i

roceIVcu, inc cOnttuts OF WHICH urt:
The Value of the Union, A Merchant
Story, May Morning, The Navy of the Unit.
cd States, Three Modern Romances, Mill on
Liberty, Cloud and Sunshine, Is there Any.
thing in It? The Confederation and the Ma.
ton, Reason. Rhyme and Rhythm, The Buc-
cancers of America, Virginia, Visit to the
National Academy, Was Hc Successful?
How Mr.. Lincoln became an Abolitionist,
Cost of Trip to Europe, and how to 60
Cheaply, Touching the Soul. The July No.
Of the Continental will contain articles by
the Hon. Robert j. Walker, written from
England.
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Ship-building Is at the present time quito
active in Kennebunk and the Port Five are
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MAINE REGIMENTS IN TIE LATE BATTLES
The following table shows tho number OF
killed, wounded and missing in tho Maine
Regiments during tho lato battles in Vir-
ginia:
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Coughs, Colds and Lung Diseases.

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SPECIAL. NOTICES.
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- General Banks has captured rebel orders
for the enrolment Of negroes into regiments
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washiagton Rumors.

New York, May %.
A Washington dispatch TO the Evening Post
says the city Is still greatly excited over ths
news from Vicksburg. There seems to be moi
particle Of doubt In any quarter that Grant
will succeed in capturing Vicksburg and the
most of the rebel army there.
Gen. Hooker Is In town to-day and speaks IN
enthusiastic terms Of Gen. Grant's successes
lie says the rebels on the Rappahannock admit
that they have lost Vicksburg.
Gems. Butterfcld and Ingalls,, Of Gen. Hook
cr's staff, arc also here with their commander.
Various rumors arc circulating in regard 10
their presence here ut this time.
There seems to be growing impression here
that Gen. Lee Is medtating an attack upon
Gen. Hooker, or an advance Ia the direction OF
Washington. The rebels admit that their posi-.
ton is q desperate one, and that they must dare
uncommon dangers In the hope OF destroying
our army in Virginia. and capturing washing
ton. p,l
len Charleston with the most OF his forces for
tbe west or Virginia, more probably for the
former. though Il Is possible he has been Or
dered TO reinforce Leo on the Rappahannock.
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Startling Nows Expected from Ro:ocrsns.

A Cincinnati dispatch to the Philadelphia
Press says large force Of rebels are at Char:
lottc, Tenn, near Clarksyillc, under Woodward
and Ross. Ifprivate advices can be relied on
we shall have startling news from Rosccrans
army within ten days II Is not improbable
that his columns ore already in motion.
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WASHINGTON, May %.
The National Republican announces py per-
mission Of the President the following despatch {:
MEMPHIS, May %.
To Col. Arson Stager, Washington, ID. 9. {:
Official information from below to Wednesday,
says Gen. Grant has captured Haines' Bluff and
the outer works Of Vicksburg, large number
every prospect of capturing the entire force in
Vicksburg. We hold Jackson, Black River
and Haines' Bluff. A report is being made tor
Washington.
(Signed) W. q. FULLER,