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o r r 1 C I A l. .
By the President Of the United States Of America.
PROCLAMATION.


BY the President at the United States Of America.
PROCLAMATION.
5 Whereas the act Of Congress Of the 2Sth Of
September 1850, entitled " An act to create ad.
ditional collection districts in the State Of Cali.
fornia, and to change the existing districts
therein, and to modify the existing collection
districts in the United States" extends to mer-
chandise warehoused under bond the privilege
of being exported to the British North Ameri-
can provinces, adjoining the United States, in
the manner prescribed in the act of Congress Of
the Sd of March, 1915, which designates certain
frontier ports through which merchandise may
be exported, and further provides "that such
other ports, situated on the frontiers of the
United States adjoining the British North
American Provinces, as may hereafter be found
privileges, on the recommendation of the Sec
retory Of the Treasury, and proclamation duly
made by the President Of the United States
specially designating the e ports to which the
Now, therefore, ], Abraham Lincoln, Presi-
dent OF the United States OF America, in accord
ance with the Recommendation OF the Secretary
of the Treasury, do hereby declare and pro-
claim that the port of Newport, in the State Of
Vermont, is and shall be entitled to all the
privileges in regard to the expectation of mer.
chandse in bond to the British North American
Provinces adjoining the United States which
are extended to the ports enumerated In the 9TH
section of the act Of Congress of the Sd of
March, 1s45, aforesaid, from and after the date
of this proclamation.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal Of the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington this eighteenth
day Of August, in the year Of our Lord,
r, one thousand eight hundred and sixty
L. o. four, and OF the Independence Of the
United States Of America the eighty
q ninth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President:
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~ The California houses Of prostitution are
recruited from China. Girls are brought over
and sold, as If slaves, for this purpose. A late
San Francisco paper mentions that the police
boarded vessel from China, Just arrived, and
sort. The paper adds "They were a choice
lot, and estimated to be worth from $50 to $500
apiece" -7~
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE, August 10, 1864.
Information has been received at this Depart
ment from Mr.. John F. Potter, the Consul
General of the United States at Montreal, that
the Governor of Canada has, by proclamation
dated August 9th, prohibited the expectation of
anthracite coal from that Province in any man.
ner or way whatsoever.
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~ Mulligan, killed at Winchester, was
made brigadier to date from July oath.
~The printing-press men of Boston have
organized a "Union."
~Anthony Trollope has an annual income
OF 100000 from his copyrights.
~ In the East the peach crop is plentiful
in the West. Scant
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TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
FROM THE FRONT.
Heavy Firing Heard in the Direction

FROM THE FRONT.
Heavy Firing Heard in the Direction of
Dutch Gap.
FORTRESS MONROE, Aug 19.-The following
information has been received from Roanoke
Island, dated August 10th:
Capt. Ellis, formerly of the United States
Navy, is now in command of the rebel ram
Albemarle.
Capt Moffat, the former commander, is now
in command of the rebel steamer Coquet and
has just run the blockade at Wilmington with
a vessel, the cargo of which is cotton.
Fifteen thousand pounds OF sugar were re.
ceived at South Mills, N. c., by rebel agents,
and conveyed to Weldon, N. c., by way of
Edenton.
The mail steamer Keyport arrived at Old
Point at p. m. from City Point, and reports
heavy firing in the direction Of the canal last
night from eleven to three o'clock, but brings
no particulars.
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The Pirate Tallahassee Blockaded-Her
Coaling at Halifax Stopped-Return of
-

Boston, Aug. 19.-It is reported that the pi-
rate Tallahassee was at Halifax at ten o'clock
this morning, and that a United States gun.
boat was outside the harbor. Several men Of
captured vessels state that the commander OF
the Tallahassee is one Huckins, Nova Sco-
tian, who resided in Portland short time q
few years ago.
HALIFAX, Aug. 19.-At noon to-day Admiral
Hope sent to the Tallahassee several boats with
crews and an order te cease coaling, which
was promptly enforced. She intended taking
500 caldrons for long voy age, but has less
than 800, weeks supply. She sails during
the night beyond doubt for North Bay. 1t
is impossible to obtain the names of the vessels
destroyed. The Falcon, q blockade runner, is
still here.
BOSTON, Aug. 19.-The gunboat Dacotah has
returned from her cruise after the Tallahassee
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From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. Is-Arrived the
steamer st. Louis, from Panama, and the
steamer John L. Stephens, from Mazatlan.
Brings S27s, 0O0 in bullion and large quantity
Of silver ore. -
The French occupy Durango. The news that
Gen. Uraga has made peace with the Imperial
lists is confirmed.
The country between Guanajuato and the
City of Mexico Is in dreadful condition.
The steamer Sierra Nevada sailed for Oregon
and British Colum bia with a large amount OF
merchandise and machinery.
Northern mining news good.
Charles Weller has been released from Fort
Alcatras on taking the oath and giving bonds
for &25 COO
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NEW YORK STOCK LIST,

BY the Peoples Line-Ofice Sill Ninth street.
NEW YORK, Aug. 20-U. s. 1881, coupon 6's,
1OsK; U. s. 5.a0s, 11G1; Certificates OF indebt.
edness, IS; Gold, 2563; N. Y. Central, 1909;
Erie, l12A; Hudson River. 1al'ss; Harlem, =
Reading, 1861; Michigan Central, 1885, Mich.
gan Southern, S9X; Illinois Central, 1871
Cleveland and PIttsburg, 4; Cleveland and
Toledo, 1909; Ohicagosand Rock Island, 1l2 *
Milwaukee and Prairie du CHEN, COX; Pitts.
burg, Fort Wayne and Chicago. 114K; Alton and
56H; Quicksilver, B2H. sS
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An Inuuiry at Sea.

PORTLAND, Maine, Aug 20.-The British
brig James Grow, from Liverpool, reports that
on the night of the 18th she spoke a yacht or
pilot boat, which made earnest inc uiries ii she
had seen steamer with one mast, and gave O
full description of the Tallahassee. The boat
was no doubt the New York pilot James Funk,
before reported as captured by the Tallahas-
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STAMPED ENvRLoPEs.-The price at which
stamped envelopes are furnished the Depart
ment, under a recent contract, being largely in
excess Of those heretofore made, the Depart
ment has issued q circular to the various
Offices announcing q corresponding advance
rate at which they are to be furnished the pub
lie. The increase In price on the letter size
three cent stamp, is about II per cent.
The envelopes remaining in the several Offices
on the receipt Of the circular above alluded to
will be disposed OF at the same rates as hereto.
fore - the increased rates applying only to
those. rr.--.
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MITIGATION OF SENTENCE.

Inc sentence In the case Of private Samuel
Chapman, company d, 9th regiment Veteran
Reserve Corps, tried by court martial on q
charge of violating the 10th article OF war; in
THIS, that while on sentinel duty at Carroll
prison, on or about the 22d day of July last, he
was found asleep by the corporal OF the guard,
has been approved; but in consideration Of the
former good character OF the accused, the SEN
tence has been mitigated from Imprisonment
for one year at hard labor to the forfeiture of
S. per month OF bis monthly pay for the period
OF six months. An order for his release from
confinement has been issued.
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FUNERAL.-There was an immense attend.
ance yesterday at the funeral Of the esteemed
Benson Mckinney, late master workman in
the Navy Yard. Naval Lodge of Masons was
out, with fine band of music from Lincoln
Hospital. The Tnscarora Tribe Of Red Men
was present with martial music. The Navy
Yard Beneficial Society was also present, and
also delegations from every branch of the NAVY
Yard. The funeral services, at the house and
at the cemetery, Congressional Buryine
;Ground,) were conducted by Rev Or. Morseli,
Of Christ Church, Navy Yard.
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~ Col. BENJAMIN Chew, proprietor of the
noted Chew House, near Philadelphia, used as
town. is dead. He was secretary Of legation
ton.
~ The Harrisburg Telegraph learns that
insane on account of the loss of their entire
enects by the late rebel fire in that town.
~ AT a moderate computation, it is said the
hotels and boarding houses at Saratoga last
week contained population of eleven or twelve
~ The renowned stallion Pr ampton is dead.
He exerted himself too much in his endeayors
10 escape from Chambersburg with q rider on
his back at the time Of the late rebel raid
- The Democracy Of Maine have nomi.
mated Judge Joseph Howard, Of Portland, for
Governor
- The new marine colors Of England are
white Tor her Majesty's ensign, blue for the re.
serVe' ana red for merchantmen. ,
- Inc grape crop in the Lake region. Oh 10
Aant than ever. "~"A-
~John Taylor Wood, the commander of tina
pirate Tallahassee is grandson Of ex.Presi.
~Mr. Jarrett, Of the Boston Thea,er. o,.-.
$500 for q DEMONSTRATION OF Teanvson's o ns1y
poem, "Enoch Arden" "
- A new hotel, 70 cost over 100000, is to
~ The corn crop Of Central Illinois will
past.
~ Wool Is rapidly declining In Michieau.
Last week It fell 10 or Is cents pound.
~ The Spiritualists OF Vermont will soon
meet In convention.
~A Sabbath school teacher in New York
Is in prison for rape.
~ gentleman in Taunton hung himself
last week for grief at the death Of bis wife.
~The laat demand OF coal miuers I'm Penn
syivania IL for 90 an hour.
~Judge Pllny Merrick, OF the Msuachu.
sets Supreme Court, has resigned.
~ California is importing molasses nom the
Sandwich Islands.
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SECOND EDITION,
O'CLOCK p. n.
4 O'CLOCK p. n
GOVERNMENT sECURITIES.
Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the following quo.
.ations Of Government securities:
WASHINGTON, Aug. 90
INTEREST ON BONDS

The Secretary of the Treasury has anticipa.
ted the interest on 10.40 bonds, due LIST Sep
TENDER next, and on the 500 bonds, due 1st
November next. by directing that the same
be paid on and after this date. The proper
authorities IN New York and Philadelphia were
advised by telegraph Of the above this morning.
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PERsoNAL.-Mr. Webster, Of the State De.
partment, is absent on visit to Buffalo, N. Y.
The degree Of A. M. was conferred at the re-
cent commencement OF Jefferson College, Pa.
upon Benjamin F. Wilkins, Of the Post Office
Department
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SUNDAY EXCURsIoNs.-It is understood thai
Maj. Gen. Augur, the Military Governor here
has signifed his determin alton to put stop to
Sunday excursions down the river by refusing
to grant any further licenses for that object
This action of the Military Governor is doubt.
less due to the disgraceful proceedings Of last
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Call for a Democratic State Convention.
ALBANY, Aug. 1S.-At a meeting of the DEM
ocratc State Central Committee, held In this
city to. day, a State convention was called, to
meet in Albany on the 18th Of September next,
to nominate an electoral ticket and candidates
for State officers.
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GENERos1TY.-Col.E llinger, with his char.
acteristic liberality, has set apart his exhibit
ton on Monday afternoon at O'clock and night
at o'clock for the benefit OF st. Joseph's Or.
phan Boys Asylum, and on Tuesday after
noon and night for st. AIMS Infant ASYLUM.
As these exhibitions are of the most moral and
entertaining kind, we expect to see the house
crowded.
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ATTEMPT TO REcAPTURE BUCHANAN On
Sunday morning, the eth, about 2 O'Clock, q
Rebel raid WaSmade on the Pensacola Navy
Yard, and an attempt was made to recapture
Buchanan and his staff, which proved q fail
ure. Fortunately, some 500 Of the ID Maine
cavalry had but a short time before been landed
from United States transport, and were sta.
toned in the Nav Yard There were also
Two yessels guarding the bayou just back Of
navy ard, and they assisted in repellipg this
attack Of the Rebels, by Smelling the woods
in the vicinity of where they were concealed.
A signal rocket was sent up, which caused the
vessels lying at the Ms W. Yard to beat to Quar.
tiers, and preparations were rapidly made to
meet the attack, which was soon made and
repulsed.
When the Tennessee left 1t had not been as
certained what loss had been sustained on
either side by this raid.
The Tennessee left Pensacola on the morning
of the 9TH, at O'clock with q number of the
convalescent sick who had been taken from
the hospital there TO make room for the woun.
ded brought from Mobile Bay by the Meta.
comet. She crossed the bar at the Southwest
Pass, at fifteen minutes past o'clock, ON Sun.
day night, and arrived in New Orleans on
Monday morning at o'clock, making the run
from Pensacola In twenty -six hours, including
stoppages.
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fIsANo1AL.-The New York Post of yeste,

FITANoIAL.-The New York Post of yester
day evening says:
Mr.. Fessenden arrived this morning, and is
at the Sub Treasury in consultation with Mr. :.
DISCO and other leading financial authorities.
1t is proposed to issue, on terms favorable to
investors, new loan of flve.twenty per cent.
bonds No decision has, however, al present
been arrived at.
Gold opened at PSI, and after selling at PSF Z
closes at 257s. Exchange is inactive at 10S4
for specie. -
The loan markets. abundantly supplied with
capital seeking investment, but lenders are be-.
coming more eau tious, and discriminate against
certain descriptions OF speculative securities.
The rate continues at per cent, and the de-
mand Is increasingly active. Commercial pa
per Is Offering more freely, and 60 days passes
freely at 7a6H per cent. For inf erior grades 0
al0 per cent. is freely paid. Bankers bills are
Offering at per cent.
The stock market opened dull and dropping.
There is more disposition to sell and the feel.
ing Is not so sanguine.
Governments are strong.
The Commercial Adrertiser says:
The Secretary Of the Treasury arrived in
this city this morning, en- route for Washington.
His visit has no special business significance.
He is expected to leave for Washington this
evening.
The money market is amply supplied with
money. There is very little demand for loan
or discounts, and large amount of money re-
mains idle. The rate for call loans continues
easy at per cent. First-class business paper
is taken at per cent. The best bankers names
are current at per cent.
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RELEASED

H. L. Zimmerman, committed to the Old
Capitol some time since, charged with disloy-
atty, was released this morning on taking the
oath of allegiance.
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FROM CAIRO. s@ =
Organizations for Home Protection

CAIRO, Aug. ia meeting last night for the
purpose of organizing the Home Guards was
largely attended. Much enthusiasm was man.
Tested Three companies were Immediately
organized; others are forming. The organiza.
tions;are for the same purpose as those effected
at Mound City and other towns along the Dor.
dpr
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~ Shillington, Odeon Building, sends us
the agreeable September number Of Peterson's
National Magazine.
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81 Part 43 of Frank Moore's excellent ere.
beliion Record" is sent us by Franck TAYLOR
agent for Washington, for this publicati on
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PURSUIT OF THE TALLAHAssEE.

HALIFAX, August 2O.-The Tallahassee sailed
at 2 o'clock this morning, going eastward. The
gunboat Pontoosuck arrived at o'clock, hay
ing been detained by the fog. She sails imme.
diately in pursuit.
Another United States steamer is signalled to
the westward.
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FROM MISSISSIPPI.

Fight Mt Hurricane Creek with Forests
Command-Forrest Whipped and Fore ed
to Retreat. <4y.i
MEMPHIS, August Ion the 18th, General
Smiths command, consisting of one brigade of
infantry and two of cavalry, attacked three
partially fortified position on Hurricane Creek,
Miss, and after short but sharp contest, the
rebele were dislodged and obliged to retreat,
leaving SO dead on the field. Our loss was not
over 40 killed and wounded.
Gen. Washburne has Issued an order regu-
lating the prices Of provisions in Memphis,
in consequence OF the exorbitant prices de-
manded by dealers.
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THE WATER BoARD.-As stated in the Star
yesterday, the new Water Board, authorized
by the City Councils, organized on Thursday
evening last by the election of B. B. French as
temporary President and Capt VIM. g. Moore
as secretary, pro tenn.
r. On motion Of MIR Semmes q resolution was
adopted asking the Corporation Attorney to in
form the Board whether the act Of June Goth,
1864, empowered the Board to assess the water
taxes upon the property where the water was
introduced. The Board then adjourned. No
permanent secretary has yet been appointed,
the Mayer not having yet approved the bill
creating the Office.
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T,RIEsEMAR-Proteeted By Roy.l Letters Pat
Ecole de Pharmacie dc Paris, and the Imperial
College of Medicine, Vienna. :
alton, spermatorrhoss, and E1Asustien ofthe sys
nauseous use Of Copavia, Oubebs, &c. Triesmss
No. the remedy fox all Impurities and
mercury and ali other deleterious ineredients,
Each preparation is In the form Of most agree;
Able LoSenee. Secured from effects Of climafe ~
ehangs. Of atmosphsrs in tin cases g S each, o.
saving So. Divided in separate doses ID sdninis.
tered 3. vcipsaSr: s.il!eSmapde, Ro.1, e. &C..
Blocker street, New York, 80 -
TO be had also of6. O. FORD. no. $50 Pa. ave.
corner llth street. mar 9-6ms
DIANO FOR sALI.-A good second hand ma.
hSgany PLANO, in perfect order, will -
north, bet. I'd and Sd SITS. west. an Is lwsUtHvv
T1HI PENINBULAR CAMPAIGN AND W.
ANTnQED1NTe, g developed ~ tie report
sI ase.s g. 1essAEe. fyiIi az nj x1,o.,
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THE REBEL RAID IN KENTUCKY.
Prisoners captured-The Guerrillas Scat.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. ia dispatch to Gen.
Darlington from Gen. Hovey, commanding
sons guerrillas, says he had reached Morgan
field and captured a few prisoners, and
scattered the balance OF the guerrillas in all
directions.
Gen Hovey levied an assessment on the dis.
loyal citizens Of Union county, KY. for S32 ,OGO
to cover the damages sustained by the Gov.
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IMPORTANT TO FEMALES

IMPORTANT TO FEMALES.
Msdame Bovin's Female Alternative Pills, a
removing DISTRACTIONS pain in the side, head ache
and palpitation of the heart -
N. B. These pills should not be taken By females
durin pre- gnancy, as they would be sure to cause
%YiscarriaEs Prepared at Rueyang irard, Paris,
between 9th and 10th SITS, Isfand-the only agent
DIANOS.-Weha have Just received eigh more Q
steinway q sons Pianos, all of the
for sale at factory prices These Pianos are ssme.
what higher in price than others. but their su-
fnstion. We have also on hand : lar esssortment
of other makers; Mason HamlinE Cabinet or.
W. G. METZEROTT, +
auB Cor. llth ct. and Pa. avende,
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CLEANSING THE CITY.-A large force of con-
trabands, under the direction of Capt. Merritt,
have resumed the good work of cleansing the
streets of this city of its superfiuous mud and
filth. The military authorities attend to the
streets and avenues, and the cutters therea-
houses shall attend to their back alleys, and
keep them clean by scraping together ali dirt
and filth, and having it disposed of by the
authority appointed to attend to that matter
Under the laws and regulations of the sani-
tary department of the city and the MetropoIi-
tan Police government, together with the rules
adopted by the military, we ought to have
clean and sweet smelling city, il housekeepers
will only attend to keeping their yards and
premises clean.
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IMMEDIATE CURE OF CERTAIN MALADIEs
L assuming terrible aspect, by personally CON
requiring his presence at Warrington for a few
bitt House, street, until September Sd and no
longer, as his numerous engagements renders it
impossib to prolong his stay. :
Ajudicious supervision and inspection of dis
eases arising from imprudences, enables the prac.
titoner experienced in those speciaities to adopt
prompt and unerring means to remove the bli ght,
and purify the tainted system, which IL allowed to
tax its course unchecked assumes forms to
contemplate, therefore, those unfortunately COM
PEELED to appear in the social circle with system
habits are exhorted to avail themselves of Dr. Bar
rows opportune visit. ...-
Hours Of consultation at Ebbitt House, from II
till q and from until G. unless by special appoint
ment, au 29.tSep3,S
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III DOR s X 1 r 7 8 ,

N. B.-Some envious people swear LANSBURGH
& BRO. steal their goods, or else they couldn't
sell so cheap; but that's all mistake. When we
buy land for cash only we know how to lay out
money to an advantage. au l9-3tt