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VIE c0partnershib -tatalv $1,000 ~
snbscp;h miweIl 2 Morrill, kas been dnnosr the rn
Rooms 81 J nay n nsrssser be vnd at ~ tn
change streets when rG 20 corner o. Middle
friends ~ WIN 2e happy 20 see his az
May 11-lwd n d. MORRILL,.
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Chicago, Illinois,
Casco IRON COmnanv

TIME stockholders of this Compsnv ara berabv
Il notified that their annual meeting will 10 heIa
ct the office of, L Farmer, No. 10 Exchange street
on Tuesday May 18th at half past O'CLOCK Il. M :.
to act on the following articles; ~ : - ,
1st-To choose officers for the ensuing year
I'd TO see Il he stockhoders will an horjze the
sale of the company property any part thereof.
come before them. 9lsaL Js Il. FARMER
ea, Clerk of the Corporation,
Portland, May l. 1865. 5rfsa Is mayitd
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BrIdgton Academy.

At NORTH fBRIDGTON,a MAINE.
THyHR Summer Term Of this Institution will CON-.
II mence on Tudesday, May 30th. For further
particulars address the principal Charles b. Hilton
A. M. THOMAS h. MEAD Eecsy
North Bridgton, May 2, 1865. may5d2aw wsw
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TO BE SOLD FOR ONE DOLLAR EACH


without regard to value and not to &c paid Tor dr
til you know what you will receive. MACH.
10 Elegant Rosewood Pianos. il, 800.
10 Meiodeons, Rosswoodoases iS5 % to $50 %
y 81 SO Fine Oil Paintings Is 90 to 100 CD
200 Fine Steel kngravings, framed II 20 to rs 90
loo Music Boxes IL 90 to As 90
, 100 silver Revolving Pas. Casters Is 90 to 40 %
ITO Silver Fruit and Cake Baskets Is o. 10 IS %
500 Sets silver Tea stable spoons Is 90 to 80 DO
II 100 Gold Ruating Case Watches IS 90 to $50 %
l50 Diamond Rings, 30 90 to 200 90
$50 Ladies Gold Watches 60 90 to IS %
$50 Silver Watches f 100 to so 90
$500 Vest aud Neck Chains 500 to as %
1000 Pairs Ear Rings. new styles, 80 TO 500
5000 Gold Pencils and Tooth Picks. 800 to 500
5000 Onyx, and Amethyst Brooches 4 90 to 10
SS,ooaGG Lava and Florentine Brooches 400 to go
400 Fine Gi esd p M-..h Kew. 500 %to SH
5000 Children's Armlets an to AZ,
1850 Sets of Bosom Studs l50 to 500
$500 Enameled Sleeve Buttons 2b0 10 10 d0
10000 Plain Gold and Chased Rings 90 to %
5000 Stone Set and Seal Rings q so TO 10 d.
5000 Lockets all sizes, 20O to 7700
1e,0oO Sets Of Ladies' Jewelry 500 10 20 %
900 Watch Charms, eacb 500 to ( k0
1000 Gold Pens, Silver Elk Cases A 90 to 6 DO
1000 Gents Breast and Scarf Pins 500 to 20 Do
2,O10 Ladies' New Style Belt Buckles 4 90 to 6bO
1000 oha,eIaine and Guard Chains 5 90 to 20
lV VS SCI ansa La 5st ana eUru IS
10000 Gold Crosses $50 to 500
5000 Oval Band Bracelets 500 to 20 m
4,00l Chas ed Bracelets 8 90 to l6D 90
1000 Sets Ball Eardrops, all eolors, 800 to 5bO
5000 Fine Gold Pens 200 to $50
1000 New Style Jet & Gold Eardrops 90 to ITO
1900 Gold Pens with Gold Mounted
T. Ebony Holder 800 to 350
a. A chance to obtain any Of the abote
articles for One Dollar, by purchasing Seal
ed Envelope for 25 cts.
Five Sealed Envelopes viii be sent for 81; Eleven
for SO; Thirty for IS Sixty five for $40; one Hum
dred for SIS. nlff ass
AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE!
fresh assortment of Certificates for the articles
enumerated above are fairly mixed In their proper
ton on the LIST ard 18th days of each month that
prize. -l7e7 - :
Our patrons are desired to send Uoited STATES
money when 1t Is convenient hong letters are dn-
necessary Letters should be addressed to our B9x,
6706 Post Office, for greater safety
Orders for Sealed Envelopes must In every caseIbe
accompanied by the Cash. with he name Of person
sending, and Town, County and State plainly writ
ten: Letters should be addressed to the Managers,
as follows: y
Goodwin, Hunt a. Co.,
Box 57oe Post ONCE, New York
April 20-d1ms PA &
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s. SIS 5z,oo.OOO.

Z Distribatiofl Is made in the following manner:
Certtfcutes naming each article and its VALUE
arep ased IN SEALED ENVELOPES, which are wen
mixed. one OF these envelopes, containing tns Ger
tidcate or order for article, wild be delivered
at cur Office sent by mail to any address, without
regard to choice on receipt Of rs cents.
On receiving the certificate the purchaser will see
what Article it dro,Cs, and its value and can then
send ONE DOLLAR and receive the ArticIs named,
or can choose aay other one Article ON our list OF
the same value. 81 stses Il - teae-
KR-Purchssers of our SEALED ENVELOPES, may,
in this manner, obtain an Article Worth from one
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MEDICAL.
DIR. J. b. HUGHES
-Ss q oAH S1 souSD AT ms E 80
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS,

VKTHERE he can be consulted privately. ana With
wv the utmost confidence by the afiiicted' Al AZ
hours daily, and from A. N. TO 3 M.
DR.. H. addresses those who are suffering under thu
affection of private disease, whether arising from
impure connection or the terrible vice Of selfahuse
Deyoting his entire time to that branch Of
ANTEEIEG a CURE IN ALL CASES whether ofione
standing or recently contracted. sntirely removing
the dregs OF disease from the system, ana making
perfect and PERMANENT CURE. az. .
he would call the attention Of the afflicted 70 tn'
Iact OF his long standing and well earned
furnishing sufficient assurance OF his ekfh ana sue
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Ordlnance Against noxs.

e.,se- o"g QrForttafd, Marshaps flee
EGiluN No Dog shall b. permitted toeo at
% loose In any street. lane, alley court or
M; ;t NY OF In any unincosedo or public place In
tba saI a W Ine owner or keeper Of such dog or
stora 49, "a me family the keeper Of the house
Isnt - ONCE, or other psce where such dog is
shap,i ~ ~ na[gnrsa shall have paid to the City Mar
large. & & 10 fSAA' "a Suon VIZ ~ 81 st
SEQ SEQ Z In case any Dog shallbs found loose or
Visions the owner or Keeper tereof or t MA n
me FAMILY OF the keeper OF the houes store ONCE
q y.ner pace where such dog is kept or harbored,
dollars. Holm a HEAf1nS -
mayxozm City Marshal.
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IL NEES VII De received and paid for at the
IN Navy Yard X ttery, Maine, in quantities of
from IL to 20 and upwards at the following schedule
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MEDICAL.

@ VIC T VI
SA& TIE
SMI10 Great COnsumptive Remedy
IT DR. DR. LARGO LABo0EAHS
CNR SYRUP.
The best preparation ever made for ths following
complaints: sN
CoLDs, CoUqHs, WHooPIss couGH. GROUP, ASTHMA
CATARRH BRONCHITIS, SPLITTING BL0oD, PAIN
MTHE SIDE. NIGHT SwEArs HUMoRs,
sl1l GENERAL DEBILITY and the Vari-
I'm Gus Throat Affections and
~ Hoarseness towhieh Pub
ba lie Speakers andSing-
ers are liable and
all other COM
sr m plants tend
ing to
CoNSU MPTION. r-f.
Iue proofs OF us encaey are so numerous, so well
authenticated and OF such peculiar Character that
csanoe reasonably hesitate TO receive the
The class Of diseases for which the Syrup provides
q cure is precisely shat which has so often baaed hs
highest order Of medical skill The faets are tamil
ble the witnesses accessible and the safety and EN-
eacy of the Syrup ineontrovertlble
The undersigned, having experienced the bsne6-
cal effects of the "Larookah's Syrup do not hest
TAI to recommend it to the attention Of the Public
the best Medicine they ever used. FI
Rev CIngalls Melrose, Ms Z" Munger Augusta Ne
4" Seeleo Melrose g Z" VIM H Strout "a ilton &c
I" + Herrick Lynn q swanton Ranks Portland
& I'M Barnes Maiden " Me.
d Bailey Teomin. t'r.. a Turner W Hsrpswsn
." MP Phibrk Taunton'' Ne.
{" Dan'l Atkins Milbry" Rice Lisbon Ne.
" WI stetson Nant' ckts' " Hatch Scion a
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" Marcy Dedham % .. Hill w N aterville -
" Geo W Winchester Fall w Stevens Dixhelds
gsl River Ms, Mrs p Larrsbee Bath "a
Merrill Cambridge John Locke Pc and Ne.
| port Ms WV Willard Brownville"t
as A Cushing shrews- Revs Elkins Cambridgevt
| bury Ms. % y A Stevens Lincoln -
s"lW + Harrington New I" Adams Weston s,i
| - Bedford Ms. . Clark Mortified 90
" Banisser Ludlow Ms "a NJ BuIard Derby "
Harding salisbury g ouimby Newbury Z"
Ms. " Goodrich So Coving-
g1 Ms a. - = q J LoVejoy Rockville Ct.
Bailey Newton Up s Cummings WThomp
per Falls Ms. iQl + son CT.
OF LOOMS 50 Yarm'th ~ Weeks Oneida Ct.
~ kinney \ Brdgswa- :. R Parsons Rockwell ..
=" Blk Bossorth W Sand W corttis ' stafford
Ia wich Ms, Springs Ct
John Day Lynn Ms /" Beecher Birmingham
c"J L Hanlford Water Ct.
town Ms. w McDonnal ProYdene
J Stephens Newburyport Ms RI
Geo ChiIds Lyden Z" q G simmons Quaker
Or b Abbott Melrose Z" Springs NY.
Rev Newhal NGraham Nh II Harris Root NY.
t Kidder ; Unity " !" CELittle Clntonyille"
| an M Bailey Henniker I" " e Convey MasOnvlie "
/" L Chase Gambia (" g VIM Cluett Son Troy"
" Barber Gilmanton " Ford New York
N II. "W Robertson Newark N j
I" Bowles Manchester " II Henries Annapolis Nd
NH. 7 Goodnow Topeka Kas
&C NJ Barres Colebrook " A webster U 8 Army
f. NH. Roht White GeorgetownD G
T" Is Knight W Durham Brown Washington |"
! Me. i.a. trl Geo Bassstt " "a
{" II stnchheld saco MeDr Ingalls, U Surgeon
az M Woodbury. Newaeldl li
bf0f Ne. Sd. e f.nr0 al ASA e hf-.F
Some Of the above named C'ergymen may have chang
cd their Pastoral charge since the publication OF the
above. hgiC4ir f- VBHa .l f.
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Ship Knees Wanted |

o. s. NAVY YARD, Kittery, Maine,
May S, 1866.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
THE
CHINEsE-JAPAN
- Manifesto !!

The Wise Men OF the East " lEAsT OF THE hEN-
zEBEo!l are making good the old saying, gives
monkey rope enough, and he win soon hang him
self" This sband OF brothers" have come out in
card in the Boston Daily Advertiser, and, CLAIM
ING TO OWN The STATE OF MAINE, are DIorAT-
ING TERMS to thecapiiallsts Of Boston, New York,
and ALL OUTSIDE EAR BARIARs" The say, 1--WE,
the Undersigned, hereby give notice to al Runners
or Solicitors of Orders by Samples, not residents Of
this State that we will complain Ct and prosecute
amy one forselling or offering for sale any goods,
wares merchandise as above within the limits Of
this State east ofthe Kennebec river. We also de-
clare that we viii shun all Jobbers and Manufac mr.
era who send Runners into this State, far a. we
can +" aet{t9 ef&8 ..+.a. azs ss.s
II has been aSitated in State and Wall streets
whether this was not another phase of the Rebellion
breaking out east of the Kennebec."-so lkethe
spirit Of the shareholders of the South does this def
lance to the customs snd civilization of
pear. They ecfack the whip" with the coed Did
crack of South Carolina, and the
fse WHITE SLAVES,
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Dissolution OF COMPREHENSIVE

HssVftAsHVHh " NVEzNEtMGFSMIps
NvHE firm Of w. P. Merrill& Go, this dsy dis
Il solved by mutual consent The business Of the
firm will b. settled by M Z Merrill who viii con.
dnue the Shoe business at the old stand. No q s.
Hotel BuilaiDg. oa 90 " F. MERRILL,
may3d2w* d. L. MERRILL
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A Perfect Cure for CatarrhI
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1865-12-23

who is u citizen Of the United States. and resident in
the District for six months, and never been convicted
of an Infamous crime, shall have the right Of suffrage
in said District.
Mr.. Sumner introduced a bill to preserve the right
Of trial by jury, which provides that grand juTics
shall consist one-half OF the persons of African descent
in sections where one-six,h Of the population gre
Africans, aud the samc proportion in pe..t jurics
where the matter relates to any injuries inflicted by
persons Of Afric II descent. He also introduced n
bill prescribing an oath to maintain a Republican
form of government III States in rebellion also n bill
10 enforce the constitutional amendment by punlshlug
any attempt TO control services Of any person contra
~ TO this provision by a fine not exceeding II 900 or
imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, or both at dis
erection Of the court also a joint resolution prOpos
ing an amendment 10 the Constitution, 80 as 10 make
voters. instead Of population, the basis Of Representa-
ton in Congress.
Mr.. Sumner also intro luced n resolution that it is
the duty Of Congress 10 take care that 10 state DE
clarei to be in rebellion, shall be allowed TO resume
its relation to the Union till after satisfactory assur-
auce be given, upon several conditions, which condi-
tons by precedent. must be submitted 70 popular
vote, and sanctioned by n majority Of the people OF
each State respectively, as follows Complete re
establishment Of loyalty rs shown by honest recoeni-
ton Of the Union, Of the Republic, and the duty OF
allegiance to it at all times, without equiyocation oil
any kind. Complete suppression of all oigarchicat
pretensions, and complete enfranchisement OF all
citizens. SO that there shall be no deuial OF rights on
account of color or race, but justice shall be equal
before the law. Rejection Of the rebel debt. and az
the same time the adoption IN JUST proportion o. inc
national debt and national obligations TO the Union
soldiers. with solemn pledges never 10 JOIN IN any
measures, direct or indirect, for the repudlation, or
in any way tending to impair national credit. IN
organization of educational systems for the equa!
benefit of all, without distinction of color or race 1;
choice of citizens for office, whether State or national,
OF constant and undoubted loyalty, whose conduct
and conversation shall give assurance Of peace and
reconciliation and the following
ReSolrei. That in order TO preserve these essential
safeguards, without which national security ana
national faith will be imperiled, States lately in
rebellion cannot be precipitated to political ~independ
ence, but they mus; wait until these conditions are
in all respects fulfilled.
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European

PORTLAND, (Me), Nov. 2Sth.-The Scotia, from
Liverpool November 10th, brings FIVE days later news.
The British Government detained the West INDIA
mail steamer sufficient 10 allow the commercial BODY
TO consider the steps requisite 10 be taken for the pro
lection of British interests in Chile. Copper has again
risen ten pounds.
The London Journals publish further corresPon-
dence between Adams and Russell in reference 10 the
Alabama claims. The Times says it earnestly hopes
the SHENANDOAH officers and men were not liberated
without communication with Adams.
The Jamaica news had caused heaviness on the
exchange.
The Emperor Napoleon and the Prince Imperial
had gone TO Compeigne. The Emperor has ordered
a reduction of the army by eighteen hundred officers
and forty-two thousand men, saving thereby hity
million francs. A thousand French soldiers had ar
rived from Italy.
The Emperor Of Austria will shortly be crowned
King of Hungary and Croatia.
New YoRK, Nov. 2Sth-The following news was
brought by the steamer Allemaine
The London Star says The Adams-R Russell CORE
spondence is chiefly remarkable for the withdrawal
by Adams Of the offer of arbitration. Russell gives
at great length the facts, TO prove that the British
Government did all that could be expected OF 1t.
New YORK, Dec. 3-Paris advIces represent the
opposition members of the Corps LegtSidty as gam
ing ground against NapOleon's support of Maximiiian-
A reform movement to discuss extravaganza IN
dress is announced and receives support from dis
tinguished Court ladies.
The Russian Council has ratified Sibley's contract
concerning the Russian American Asiatic Telegraph.
Paris physicians report the disappearance OF The
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Late kilograms.

New YORK, November 18th. An impression pre-
walls that Grant will. visit New Orleans, for the Pur-
pose Of meeting Sheridan, and consulting relative to
affairs on the Rio Grande. 1t is believed there will
not be any offensive demonstration by Sheridan's
troops now on that line.
a special despatch TO the Tribune says: No part
Of the Presidents message has received so much at
tention as that relating TO Mexico. His position is
understood to be, that while We cannot be Indifferent
to Transporting events in Mexico, yet interference on
our part is unnecessary.
The Times special despatch says The report that
John Mitchell was pardoned is untrue He did not
apply for pardon, bat took the oath of allegiance.
\ Montreal letter says: The Fenian excitement has
somewhat subsidized in Canada. The provincial con-
federation scheme will be brought up soon again.
Every effort will be made by the Canadian Govern
ment to effect a union Of the colonies, but the mari
time provinces will oppose it. y French Republican
Club has organized ut Montreal. Its object is the
annexation of Canada to the United States.
The Commercials Washington special despatch
says: There are good reasons for believing that Sec
retary NcCulloch recommends the steady funding Of
the floating debt, with the regular withdrawal Of
green banks, which must cause a contraction Of the
National Bank circulation.
1t is officially announced. that Government has re-
ceived no information Of any difficulty on the Rio
Grande.
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Mexican Intelligence.

New York. Dec 2.-Mexican advices to Nov. 9Th
UiG HAVANA are received.
The French transport OHier reached Mexico with
400 Austrians and a detachment Of Iouaves en- route
to Matamoras.
The Empress Charlotte stopped eight days at Vera
Cruz, and left for Yucatan on a merchant vessel.
Macmillan remains in the city OF Mexico.
Further Imperial successes IN the interior are re-
ported by the official papers.
Advices from Matamoras to the 10th November
say that a war steamer manned by 81 French sailors
had forced the passage of the Rio Grande, between
Bagdad and Matamoras, and arrived Mt the latter
place.
Parties who left Mexico November 9Th. says that
public mel of the Imperial party looked upon war
with us as quite probable. The violation Of neutrali-
ty by q few soldiers on the Rio Grande is considered
a forerunner of an invasion on n large scale, ana
Gen. Weitzel's letter to Steele as indicating clearly
that the intention of the Federal authorities was to
provoke q war with Mexico. Several Cabinet meet
ings had been held, at which the question OF war
with us was discussed, and the decision was that 1t
was not too soon to take precautionary measures Tor
the defense Of the country against aggression. This
resolve of the Cabinet, however, was interrupted oy
Bazaine, who, for the last six months, had looked on
n war as inevitable, and had prepared himself for
such an emergency. By his order several points had
been fortified. Our Government has received no IN
t~elligence conirmatory Of the reports from the Rio
Grande.
New YORK, Dec. 3-The Herald has a quantity
of Mexican items from FL Paso, probably received IN
California ere this. confirming the evacuation OF Chi-
huahua by the French, and announcing the return OF
the State authorities, by instructions from Juarez to
repair there. There are also stories Of the arrival Of
French deserters, suggesting trouble to the French
in reaching Durango.
A despatch from Washington gives semi-ofilcial
news from Mexico. Maximilian's Finance Minister re-
ports a deficiency of SIS, 600. 900. Ire French are
concentrating at San Luis Potosi, the City Of Mexico,
and on the Rio Grande. The reported evacuation Of
several of the States is confirmed.
MAxIMILIAN's BLACK FLAG.-A Washington de-
spatch of the Cd says The attention Of the Govern
ment has been called to the recent official proclama-
ton of Macmillan, issued from the city Of Mexico
under date of October Cd, instructing the assasslna-
ton of every prisoner taken by his force. The Gov
eminent will probably take come action in this matter
at an early day.
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w FOEe SALE
4 Rare Opportunity TO Purchase a
Splendid Business.
Hawaiian ii

INTENDING To LEAVErHIS KINGDOM,
Il the undersigned offers for sale the
Hawaiian Brewery
In comrIete order. and in full and successful operation. Par
ties wishing to engage in this business Will find uHs an oppor-
tunty seldom offered
The purchaser will be entitled to fun instructions in the art
Of Brewing.
4992m Nuuanu Valley.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Board of Underwriters

vENHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN
n appointed agents for the San Francisco Board OF h@itf-
writers, representing
The California Insurance Company,
The Merchants Mutual Marine insurance,
The Pacific Insurance Company,
The California LlOyds, and
The Home Mutual Insurance Company.
Roo la,va IN inform Masters Of Vessels and the public geneT-
ally thar ali losses sustained on VESSELS and CARGOES,
insured by either of the above Companies against penis ~ the
seas and other risks, at or neat th' Sandwich Islands VIII have
to be verified by them.
400 I'm II tA'hF1LPH ~
, 1865-12-29
SHIPMENTS INTO BRITISH
~. PROVINCES,
tmpol ~--.t New Regulations in He1a-
tion 10 Drawbacks upon Shipments.
ETC.

fnpol ----sf New Regulations in ReIa-
tion TO Drawbacks upon Shlp1uents.
Etc.
WAs11su7oH, Dec. a5.-Ihe Secretary of tbc
Treasury and ne Commissioner Of Internal Rey.
backs upon shipments 10 British PROVINCES. In
case goods are 10 be shipped from port or trans-
ported through frontier post to any OF The Dnt1ah
ment does not exceed the sum OF 80. the exporter
Will lc hts entry IN t1iplcate at the Custom 4ouse
at the poH Of expectation in the zane form and
foreign % ports, T. The amended circular dated
VII 10 10 hs Collector .! other eaeS o@eeS
packages TO asceFtan il thcy ssrce Ia al respects
with those described .n the entry: II tae packages
permit them to be sent forward without detention
70 their place Of destination, and wi! execute On
The osc5 Of ssl entEy certificate thas ths packages
,on TO Canada or other Dr1tish Provinces have bce
expectation as Aforesaid. The exporter
% balance ee Or phGsesd ps ppels R spag tes
with The above mentioned circular or Instructions
changing each of ead forms 70 suit the altered elr
+ 1 ne e. exporter shali p.oauee within ninety days
seal q the Collector other chief revenue officer Of
1sasi RSs, aa, S
into the province therein mentioned and itly ~.
tcrtd At the Custom House, and that The duties In
been paid o. secured.
Merchandise intended for exportat!on, with
hcrcft Of drawback under the Internal Revenue
through which imported merchandise may be b *
ported, cons isently with luWful regulation, and no
other. II The merchandise b. Slipped direct bY
1ea s ron Port o. esposa.on Or II sh!pped direct
Ger, the regulations prescribed in the amended rir
, 1865-12-29
MEXICO.

Conflicting Rcports-The E.cabet1a Rat
tie near MonfeFcJ-Return OF the Ena-
pre*s-Tho French IIarassed by Al
yAreZ.
New HoRK, Dec. o8.-Adyfces from Vera Cruz
10 the 18th. by way Of 1tayann+ are 1ece1ged Iwas
reported that the Imperial troops had again occu-
pied ile cty Of Chhuahua, and that they were also
additional descats q Republicans in the iasefior
are E1ren. The most important one
ahnounc1ng thai, the army Of Gen. Escabc1a
had been attacked eone distance from Monterey
and utterly rontea, and that Escabcda himself had
escaped with an eecost OF only twenty men.
From u KepubllcAn source Wc have Gen, E5cabe.
dae report OF the recent engagement between hts
own and the Imperial troops al Monterey, present.
lDg strong contrast to The 1mpesialisis accounts
heretotore Iecsivel. General Escabeda claims that
he drove Ma1imLtan's men out Of the city, md That
hc consequently held out against strong night
attack. 1nflIe.,ng severe loss on the encmy IN XII
led, wounded and prisoners, while his own casuai-
ties were very light.
The Empress Charlotte WIS TO return to the csp-
leai from Yucaian In the course OF tue present
month.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec aa.-Adyiccs from Apapul-
co state that Alvarez and forces were at Pruyidena
miles tzlet Of that place, on the 3Jth
nit Alvarez was confident Of tic success of The
Liberals. whether assisted by the Americans or not,
lie haEasses the French at Acapulco terribly,
They ret TO provisions from the hack country,
which Il i4 the possc4sion Of the Liberals.