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The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13
A False Cry.
IN PORTLAND,

II remember" said Wesley many years ago,
shearing my father say to my mother, how
could you have the patience to tell that block
head the same thing twenty times over? Why
said she, II I had told hin but nineteen times,
should have lost all my labor" In this re-
ply Of the excellent mother TO that boy who
afterwards became one of the most celebrated
preachers Of the age, and whose name and
fame viii be revered and cherished by true
Christians through all coming time, there are
much good sense and practical wisdom. The
close observer of mems opinions, of their ac-
tons, Of their propositions, of the motives
that prompt them In various directions. and
of the multiplied influences brought to bear
upon their conduct in life, knows very well
thatstrong and important points are frequent
ly ignored, or entirely forgotten, in making
up their judgements, or shaping their course
OF action 10 matters OF public interest upon
which they may be called TO express their
opinions and sentiments.
And this is especially true in times Of great
excitement when the memory is taxed to its
utmost power to keep the run of everyday oc-
currences and the mind more or less distrsct-
ed In endeayoring to comprehend clearly the
thickening crowd of events that is pressing
upon Il from all quarters. At such times the
trading politicians who have axes to grind
are ever on the alert, watching every oppor-
tunity to lead the people astray, and making
side or false issues In the hope OF binding
their eyes TO the main questions and the most
important points. Such demag Dgues, like
the petrol, are most busy in storms and take
advantage of the hurry and confusion of events
to pave their way to place and power.
The politicians of the Copperhead stripe are
not Ignorant Of the power there Is in reitera-
tion. They know very well the nature of that
philosophy taught in the reply of Wesley's
mother, and hence the cry Of peace is raised
and repeated with an earnestness and a force
which they hope viii impress the public heart
and convince the public mind that such a
boon is to be had for the asking, and that the
people will entirely ignore or forget the con-
ditons which the arch traitors and leaders of
the rebellion demand as asiRe qua noR Their
object is to make the people believe that if
they vote the copperheads into place and pow
er, peace, which every body so much desires,
will at once smile upon our distracted coun-
try, and the rebels viii roar as gently as suck
ing doves.
But we have the authority from the rebels
themselves TO say to the loyal people of the
country that this cry of peace is false and fee
BILE as ropes of sand. And it is this authority
the copperheads are SO anxious to wink out
of sight They are turning every stone to
bury it from the view of the people, and
striving with all their might and cunning to
make them believe that the rebels are ready
to lay down their arms and come back into the
Union, Il our Government will only ask them
to do SO. 1t is shameful that men of inteili-
gence should thus attempt TO falsify history
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Rev, Mr., Hannioutt,

This gentleman will deliver lecture at
Sacearappa, in the Congregational meeting
house, tomorrow (Sabbath) evening. Ser
vices to commence at half past seven o'clock.
Whosoever desires to,earn the real cause and
character Of the rebellion, and what the loyal,
union-loving and slavery-hating men of the
South undergo, in manner at once graphic
and touching, may fully crafty that desire by
listening to Rev. Mr.. Hannicutt.
We have heard the intimation of a doubt
whether such services are suited to the sa-
credness or consistent with the solemn SER
vices of the day. The doubt may proceed
from honest convictions; but we are inclined
to the opinion that it savers more of the spirit
which animated the Jews of old, and which
the Saviour pointedly condemned.
There is no filter time to condemn moral
evil, as there is none better to commend
worthy object, than the blessed Sabbath; and
whatsoever improves the day in this manner
is wise: for the Sabbath was made for man,
and not man for the Sabbath.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13


LITTLE TOO FAsT.-There is no truth in
the statement that the expenses of the Con-
gressional Excursionists are paid by Uncle
Sam, and those who make it know better, or
they ought to knowit. Some folks are very
easily nettled, we are sorry to say, and let
their spleen run away with their better feel
ings. The expenses of this excursion, which
Is for the public benefit, and especially for the
best interests of Maine, were raised by SUBJ
scription in this city, our merchants and 9TH
ers contributing literally. Other cities and
towns east Of us will do the same, and Uncle
Sam is the gamer instead of the loser in this
operation. Such false reports show weak
head or an envious heart. Let those who
make them take the dilemma they please.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13

RAILROAD CONDUCTOR FATALLY MUIR
ED.-The st. Croix Herald says, shocking
accident occurred in Calais on Thursday which
resulted in the death of Mr.. l.. @. Lane a con-
ductor on the Calais and Princeton road. The
deceased was directing the loading of the car
near McAdam's wharf and by some mshap
slipped in front of the locomotive when the
wheels passed over both legs above the knees
Surgical aid was Immediately procured, and
amputation was performed on one leg but
death came to the relief of the unfortunate
sufferer on the afternoon of Friday He be-
longed to Midtown where he leaves wife and
three children. The funeral took place on
Sunday morning from the residence of S. T.
King, Esq. The deceased was worthy mem
Der of the masonic fraternity and at his request
he was buried with the honors of the order
The members of the st. Croix Lodge, togeth-
er with the members of Alley Lodge at Barring
who came down on special train, and also
Sussex Lodge st. Stephen numbering in all
one hundred masons, took part 10 the services.
The Railway employees also joined in the pro-
cession. The usual masonic service was read
at the grave.
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Terrible Scene at Niagara Falls.
FARINI THE RoPE-wALKEa IN A CRITICAL

FARM THE RUPE-WALKEH IN A CRITICAL
POSITION.
The Buffalo Courier of yesterday says: at
has been known that Farini, the iuuanbulisI,
VINO several years ago was BlondIn's rival ON
the tight rope at Niagara Falls, was making
preparations to ford tue rapids above the
American Fall on pair OF iron stills, con-
triyed Tor the purpose. The exhibition Was
10 have come off on the 18th. Early yester-
day morning, We learn, the foolhardy man
went out 10 rehearse the dangerous feat. He
succeeded in getting more than half way
across, at poiut between the falls and the
Goat Island bridge. when one of his slilts
broke or gave away, and he was instantly in
the rapids. Fortunately the place of his acct
dent was directly above Robinson's Island, a
small piece OF wooded land which lies TO the
right OF Luna Island, and very near the brink
oil the American Fall.
''He succeeded in struggling to the shore Of
this island, and dragged himself from the wa
ter. He had apparently sustained a painful
injury in one of his limbs. The poor man
was soon discovered sitting very composedly
on log at the edge of the island. large
and not very sympathZing crowd collected on
the Goat Island bridge and elsewhere, but up
TO yesterday afternoon not an effort had been
made to rescue the unfortunate man. In fact
our informant tells us that in few hours pub
III SuliOsitS sCStllcu W nave cAttu ltScIi. dnu
scarcely any excitement was visible. Fariui's
frightful perch is about eight hundred or one
Thousand feet below the bridge before spoken
OF, and undoubtedly rope could be floated to
him, and thereby Il cable perhaps be swung,
by which, ii the man is not too much exhaust
ed or injured, he might be able to effect an es-
cape. IL is feared, however, that before any
thing is done he will be incapable from lack of
food and nervous excitement to help himself
"At present he can be distinctly deserted
cool enough. apparently, but making not the
slightest effort to attract attention or signal
for relief He is in his tights and bare headed
and is seen frequently to rub and press his
wounded limb. A more frightful perdieament
than he is in, could not easily be conceived
We understand that some persons suppose Fa-
rini to be playing a practical joke, or to be
practicing an advertising dodge. 1t is scarce
ly possible that this can be the case or that
any such felcitous results can come from such
desperate state of things"
p S.-Latar accounts state that Farini's
brother, the next day, hoated rope to him
from the bridge, and Farini hauled himself
ashore hand over hand and without injury.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13

IHE PRICE OF THE BosToN DAILYs
lNcREAsED.-The following announcement
appears in the Boston Daily Papers, sighed by
their respective publishers:
Owing TO the increased prices of paper, ink.
labor. and all that enters into the cost of
newspaper, the proprietors of the Daily AID.
yertiser, Journal, Traveller, Boston Post, and
transcript, will charge, on and after Monday,
August 10Th, Five Gents per copy for their
respective papers, or Thirty Cents per week.
The Boston Daily Herald will charge Three
Cents per copy, or Eighteen Cents per week,
payable to the carrier
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13

SozopoKT.-We do not often speak OF the various
articles which come TO for notice nd trial but the
article with the above musical name is an exception
Three or four ladies and children among our imme-
dlate friends and relatives have used the " SOzo-
aont, and 1t has certainly done all that il said in
rs favor. II not only removes every blemish rom
the teeth, but renders them clean and white 1t al.
so gives tone TO the breath. and leaves the mouth
with p easant fragrance II is decidedly the best
preparation we have used for the purpose, and
we recommend the fragrant sozodontf 10 our friends
with great confidence. Boston Sdfsr odg kceniHq
RSp0ess. mehl3 1t
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MARRIED.

In South Standsh. Aug 10. by Rev II Martin.
isaac skilngs and Miss Lucy Baron, both of Stand.
ish.
In Auburn, Aug9, John c Bryant, of Webster
and Miss ID ussilia Patten. of Lisbon
In Auburn Aug ., Henry l. Mclaughlin and Miss
sarah CrUmmett. both OF China
In canaan, Aug I, Jos Millett and Miss Lizzie
Leayitt both of Pa'fnyra
Mcdonald.
In Liberty. Aug ~ Thos Bowe and Miss lydia
A Arnold.
In Montyile, james Clark, of Linconyillc, and
Mrs Phebe IL Bray, of Isle au Haut
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DELEGATES To THE CHICAGO CoNvEN-
TIoN.-The following Is list of the delegates
from this State to the Democratic Convention
to be held at Chicago on the 18th inst
At Large-Hon. Gorham L. Boynton, Ban
gor; Hon. William c. Haines, Saco; Hon.
John W. Dana, Fryeburg; Hon. Richard d.
Rice, Augusta.
First DISTRIBUTION. S. r. Lyman, Port
land; Hon. Joseph Titcomb. Kennebunk.
Second District-Hon. David Hammons,
Bethel, Philo Clark, Esq, Turner.
Third District-Joseph f Smith, Esq, Wis
casset; Charles A. White, Esq, Gardiner.
Fourth Dlstrict-Ma rcellus Emery, Esq,
bangor; Henry Hudson, Esq, Guilford.
Flfth Dlstrict-William Simpson, ESQ.,, Bel
last; james r. Talbot, Esq, Machias.
Or the foregoing Mr.. Emery is editor OF the
banGor Democrat, and Mr.. Simpson, of the
Belfast journal. Mr. Dana was formerly Gov
ernor of Maine.
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Notice..

The citizens of North Yarmouth who are unc On.
ditionaly loyal to the Government and are in favor
OF suppressing the rebellion by vigorous prosecu.
ton OF the war are requested to meet in cancus at
the Town House, on SATURDAY. Aug. 18th, at o'cl'k
Z. NJ 10 select Delegates to attend the County Con-
yenton to beheld in Portland, on Thursday Aug
18th, 1854 at ten O'Clock in the for the pur-
pose OF nomin ting candidates for four Senators
aud other County Officers
Per Order Town Com.
No. Yarmouth. Aug. 8, ls64.-dtd
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Notice.

The citizens of Falmouth who are uncondiiou ally
loyal to the Government and are in favor of sup
pressing the rebellion by vigorous prosecution OF
the war, are requested meet in caucus at the
Town House, on Saturday August 18th. at O'Clock
T. NJ to select delegates to attend the County Con-
yention to be held ia Portland, ON THURSDAY. Au-
gust 49, 1854 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon for the
purpose of nominating for four Senators
aud other County Officers.
Per order Town Committee
Falmouth, Aug. Sd, 1864. aug6dtd
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DIED..

In this city, Aug r. suddenly, Mr. Alexander Foss,
aged 40 years.
Y-Funeral this Saturday afternoon. at o'clk.
at his late residence No l23 Cumberland street.
In this city Aug IL. Mr. Frank Lee, aged % years
10 months.
New York papers please eopyl
81 years months.
In l. berry, July 81, Augustus J, son of John Will
lin East Orrington, Aug T. Cant Iemuel Smith
aged 70 years.
In Waldo July "a. Mr. Stiilnan Webster aged 81
Clsrk. aged 80 years.
In sesrsport, July 4, Mrs Hannah Jane, wife of
jonathan Ames. aged 40 years mouths
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. "a n Al ID - N TX
Government z $40 loan.

This Bank ia prepared to receive subscriptions to
the new $40 loan in sums of $50 and upwards,
paying interest from date of subscription to August
18th. the date ofthe rev loan.
The notes are convertible at the end of three
years into specie paying per cent $50 bonds.
One eighth per cent win be al owed on allamouuts
Of $1,000 and over. b. c. SoMERBY,
Portland, Aug. i, lse4.-dtf
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13

FIRE IN CANAAN.-The barns and sheds
of Mr.. Samuel Jewett of Canaan, containing
about fifty tons OF hay, together with valu-
able horse and one OK, and all his farming
tools, were totally consumed by fire caused by
lightning on the night of the 10th Inst
There were two oxen in the barn at the time
but one of them broke away and escaped
Loss estimated at $1,000. No insusance
Bangor Wing.
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Gray.

The unconditional Union voters of Gray are re-
quested to meet at the Town House, In said town,
on "wednesday. Aug. l7rh 1864. al 6 O'Clock Z. NJ
to choose Delegates 10 attend the Cumbe Coun-
y Union Convention, to be holden at Portland Aug.
Is, 1864.
Per Order Union Town Com
Gray. Aug. 10, 1884. augl2dtd
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13
"a Slight Cold.n Coughs.

Few are aware o. the importance o. checking a
Cough or "sLIGHT COLI" in its first stage; that
which in the beginning would yield TO q milo rene
dy,if neglected, soon attacks the lungs "BroTR's
Bronehiat Iroches" give and almost imme-
date relief Military Officers and Soiqiers should
hare Them as they eau be carried IN the pocket an
taken as occasion requires. aug2 ds win
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13

NEW YORK, Aug. ~.
A fire in Mott street this morning DESTROYED
some twenty-five buildings. including large
number OF tenement houses, factories, &c.
Loss heavy.
The steamer II. Livingston, from Point
Lookout, with SO rebel prisoners, has arrived.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13

OUR correspondent in yesterdays issue on
Important Legal Changes" is mistaken in
saying that the first case under the act allow
ing criminals to testify, was that of Margaret
Wallace. In Franklin County, Doyle, the
murderer, was allowed to testify in his own
case, and it did not help him at all. Marga-
ret's was the first in this county.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13
First National Bank.

ms sank VIII convert the seyen-thirty not; ma.
turing Aug 10. and Oct. l. into six per cent bonds
OF ISL in all the denominations in which the note
were issued, viz;-s5o. slOO, stOO. and sI.COO.
W. +. GOULD. Cashier.
Portland, July 80, Iss4-eodtf
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Il and Manager.
Two grand performances this Saturday afternoon
az - O'Clock, and evening at Y. W. W Prastss
great moral drama of Ten ghts in a Bar Room
Gems
:, me world-renowDed Tragedian and ccmmedisn.
Mchean BuehsLan aud his accompli. he'd and
o-anttul daughter Miss Virginia Bueha4 an, will
sppear on Monday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13
Yarmouth.

The unconditional Union voters OF Yarmouth are
requested to meet al temperance Hall. on Tuesday
18th inst at Z! O'Clock r ~ to choose delegate. TO
attend the Coanty Convention 10 be holden atPort-
land on the 18th inst.
Per Order Town Com.
Yarmouth, Aug 8, 1864.
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New YORK, Aug. IL.
The New Orleans True Delta says Cortinas
has occupied Victory, driving out the French
force. Cortinas is preparing to attack Tam
DicO.
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SIandiSh.

Ths unconditional Union voters of Standish are
requested to meet AZ the Town House. 10 saii town,
on Saturday, the 18th day of August 1854, at 1
O'Clock in the afternoon chOo-e Delegates 10 The
County Convention 70 be ned at Portland on the
18TH inst. Per order of Town Committee
Standish, Aug. S, ls6i-d&wlw
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WindIianf.

The Union Citizens of wiadham, will meet at
the Town House in said town. on 5 saturday, Au-
gust 18th, at O'Clock in the afternoon 10 select
delegates TO the County Convention held at Port
land ON the 18th inst.
Per ord4r of the Town Committee
Windham, Aug. 2, 1S64.-d& wtd
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FOREIGN PORTS

Sid I'm Queenstown 2sth. ship Napoleon. Thomp.
son, from Caaol for Limerick
AR AT Calcutta prev 10 July :, ships Continental
via 6alee. -
Sid previous to July !, barque Annie Sherwood,
Thompson, New York.
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ErOns lfashin1toll.

WASHINGTON, Aug. IL.
The State Department is officially notified
that, in consequence of the suspension of hos
tilites, the blockade Of Russian ports and the
ports of Schleswig and Holstein is raised.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13
Westbrook.
Aug s-dtt

The unconditional Union voters of Wesibrook are
requested TO meet Al the Town House in said town
Saturday, August 18th, at o'clo in the afternoon
to choose deli gates TO the County Convention to be
held at Portland on the 18th inst.
PEI order OF Town Committee.
Westbrook, Aug. 8, 1s6. aug9 daw
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Cane IiizaI.rh

The Union voters of Cape Elizabeth are requested
to meet at the Town House saturday August 18th,
AZ o'clock r. NJ. TO select delegates TO attend the
County Convention TO be holden at Por land,
Thursday August 18th.
Per Order Town Committee.
Cape Elizabeth, Aug Sth, 1854 aus9dtds
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Scarborough.

The unconditional Union voters of Scarborough
are requested to meet at the Town House in said
town, saturday the 18th inst, Mt o'clock p NJ to
choo-e three Delegates to the ounty Convention,
and to elect Town Committee fer the ensuing year
Aug e-dtd
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Notice

The citizens of Pownal who are Internationally
loyal to the Government. aud the supremacy of its
laws are requested to meet at the Town House on
Saturday, fine thirteenth inst. at clock p NJ for
the purpose of selecting Delegates to attend the
County Convention holden at Portland G 18th day
OF August inst. Per order.
Pownal, Aug. 6, 1861 augsdtd
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The Union citizens of Gotham are requested TO
meet az he Town House in said town, ON saturday
August thirteenth. at two O'Clock p NJ 10 Sc.
leet candidate TO be supported Tor REPREssSTA-
TIVE THE STATE LpG sLATURE, anu also Dele
gates TO the County Convention be holden at Port
land on the 18th inst.
Per Order Town Com.
Aug 9-dtd
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Pirate OF Sandy Hook.

NEW YORK, Aug. r.
A rebel pirate steamer, schooner rugged, is
reported sixty miles southeast of Sandy Hook.
She captured the pilot boat James Funk yes
terday at 8 O'Clock a. NJ.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Notice.

Tbs citizens of Cumberland conditiouaIly 10y al
to the Government, and the supremacy of its laws,
are requested TO meet at the Town House in Cum
oerland, Saturday Aug. 18th, 1861 at six O'Clock
L. Nj. NJ, to choose Delegates TO attend the Cnun-
~ Convention to be holden at Portland Aug. 18th,
1854.
Per Order Town Committee.
Cumberland, Aug. s. ls64.-dtd
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A New Perfume for the Handler
ah.ne

v-Ityou arein want OF any kind o PRINTING
all at the Daily Press Once. Il
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13
IMPORTS.

MATANZAS. Brig Cuba-356 hhds and AZ tres
m 1lasses, TO Churchill & Co; 4 bbls DO master
HlLLSBURU NIB. Sch Bake-l72 tins coal to
Kerosene Oil Co.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13

WASHINGTON, Aug. IL.
A letter from the army of the Potomac says
all is quiet, except picket firing along Gen.
Burpside's lines, rs
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13
SPOK EN-.

May 20, off Maurirus, ship Southern Chief from
Akyab for Falmouth 4.
june II. lat n. Ion % W, ship Eastern Light, I'm
New York for Shanghai.
June Y lat n. len "a W. ship Hsmpden. McDon-
aid, iron Liverpool for Calcutta
July IS lat 81, lon 20. ship Aurora from Liverpool
for New York.
AUG g lat az 25. Ion g 81, ship Lancaster from St
John NIB for Liverpool.
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Gen. BeaHregard gone to Affonta-From Pc
fersbul0

New YORK, Aug. IL.
The New Orleans True Delta learns that
Beauregard has gone TO Atlanta with 10000
men, and will rank Hood in command.
The Richmond Inquirer says the rebels
command Petersburg with 800 gus, which
can sweep that city through and through,
hence its capture by Gen. Grant would not
amount 10 much.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-13

Portland, Aug, /. ise4.-dtf
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Boston Stock List.

SALES AT THE BROKERS BOARD, AUu IL.
600 q Coupon Skies tisSD ............... 1O6
$500 United States l0tns (Octl l07
1000 do aug. hos
1000 do endorsed ................. los
255o0 United States sos
200 Vermont state Skies, (ls7ll 100
80 Eastern Railroad. .............,.........lo 9
Portland saeo Portsm'th R........ .1lo
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AT Gibraltar 2lst ult, barque Moneynick Smith.
Tor Messina.
Sid TN St Thomas 18th ult. brig Flying Cloud.
Ar at Quebec sth inst ship Missouri, Calhoun I'm
gloucester Z; barque Eleanor Williams, Boston.
49, 1iaee Bay CB 2sh uit. brig George harris Tor
"A Ar At Pictou Sd inst bsrque Rambler, McKinnon,
providence
Per steamship Persia at New York;
ar ~ Liverpool 18th ult Perseverance,, Robertson,
and Lane, Child, New York; Mary Russell.
Nova scotian, (sl Quebec.
Sid I'D Eliza. Nickerson, Calcutta; 9sth, Alfred
StoreT Harrington, Quebec.
Ent for dg 2oth, Harvest Queen, Hutchinson. for
New York 18th, sturges, Williams, and New
Ar at Deal 3Oth, Consignment from New York
lard proceeded for Londonl
Passed do 18th, Ceres, Humphrey, from Callao for
Ar at Falmouth 2sth. Chris Hall, from Rangoon
foi sehiedam, mot as before)
In kingroad 2sth. Kate Prince. Libby from Callao
wa Queenstown; Asia Goethe, do do
New York -
Sid 18th, Kate Brigham. Platter New York.
Az at Galway 9th ult, Southern Eagle. Flagg,
from CallaO ee'
AR at Dublin 9th ult, chatsworth, camy bell I'm
:. AZ a, Queenstown both, Golden Rule. -. from
OF do 29.h, Sophia McKen from BANGOR Ne
stantnople.
>. Ar at Genoa 18th ult Louis Walsh, velzie, from
Callao.
Sid I'm Cadiz 2sth, Morning Light. walter. for
Buenos Ayres.
cid at hayre 2sth ult HarpsweIl. Tukey, for New
York.
Arst zierihzcc 9Th ult. Oscar. Crosby, AkJab for
Rotterdam.
Ar at cuxhayen 18th ult Star of Hope, Talbot, i'm
Cailao
A. at Hamburg 27ih ul.. Ocean Pearl. Ncweomb,
Callao.
Ar at Antwerp 2sth ult, Juliet TIundy, Gould. fm
Caliao
SID 9th, Alice Gray, Maxwell. New York; CIV
White. Griffin. England
Sid FIN Flushing 9th ult, Trumhull, Caum, from
Cardiff.