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Washinato,, correspondenee.

New YORK, April 81.
A dispatch from Washington to the Express,
says the Reconstruction Committee agreed to-
day that the Constitution must be SO amend
ed that hereafter no State shall make any de-
monstration on account of color. After July
4th, 1876 the negroes must have the right to
vote. There shall be representation between
1856 and 1876 for coloped persons not allowed
to vote, and that the Southern States may be
represented on these terms by taking the test
oath prescribed by Congress- ~ % ~
NEW YORK, April %.
The Herald's special Washington dispatch
states that the Committee on Ways and
Means held long session over the Revenue
bill on Saturday, and it is expected that they
will report early in the present week.
Mayor Lincoln and the Boston school COM
mittee delegation are in Washington.
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INsURANCE.-In another column Will be
Insurance Company of North America, at
Philadelphia, from which it will be seen that
the assets, on the first of January 1866,
amounted to nearly one and three quarters
million dollars, affording very satisfactory evil
denee OF the steady progress of this time hon
ored and worthy institution. The Company
paid dividends during the past year amount
ing to 100000, and losses to the amount of
S456,7S1,21, and is now stronger and better
prepared than ever to prosecute its large and
rapidly increasing business. The market
value OF its stock, which we notice is nearly
three dollars to one of par value, is very
good index of the strength and position of
the Company. @
In speaking of this Company, the Insur-
ance Monitor remarks:
A company that can show so splendid a
record as the " old Insurance Company of
North America" certainly deserves liberal
snare OF patronage, and especially so at the
present time, when "passing events" are illus
tratlng the TACT that insurance companies are
not Always blessed with success and long life.
III eeventy-two long years this Company has
pursued the" even tenor of its way" distrbut-
ing among Its long list of patrons, within that
wardmg its stockholders with ample diyi-
dends; aifording thereby the best possible
guarantee OF future stability and success
The career Of the Company in the past, forms
one of the brightest pages in the history of
American Underwriting, and no doubt its fu-
ture career will be quite as honorable and sue
cesstul as its past. We could wish it no bet
ter fortune.o l.lt.I. t. l-..... ,g.
Messrs. Foye, Coffin & Swan, No. 23 Ex-
change Street are the Agents for this State.
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I1T0"1 U1e 1tslPOTE Se1tFNeI, dPFtt 15I
1t gives pleasure to lay before our readers pri-
vate letter from General Chamberlain, in which the
great questions which now agitate the nation are
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The Cholera Steamer at NesU Y0rk-Thiriy-
three NeU Cases on board Stt amer Virginia.
NEW YORK. April 21.
There have been thus far Al deaths on the
Virginia, OF undOubted cholera. There are
not many new cases, but 1874 are yet sick
The steamer Illinois will receive the well
steerage passengers. She went below yester-
day afternoon. The sick have been transfer
red to hospital ship Falcon. The cabin pas
sengers are allowed to remain in the Virginia.
The work of fumigating the latter has COM
menced. The Battery barracks have been
transferred by the War Department to the
Board of Health for a hospital. in ~.
Ldter-Reports from quarantine state that
FIVE new cases of cholera occurred yesterday.
Ten were buried yesterday. Five more died
last Dight, and sixty-seven are now in hospi-
tai ships. The above are all passengers per
Virginia. 45AS ~ p = = = ~
The steamship England arrived to-day
Passengers and crew all WE'LL One hundred
and fifty deaths occurred at Halifax. She
will be rigidly quarantined.i 'sl,lI Wew I
.-5l eoi, J 81 New YeRK, April %.
1t is stated that the cholera is Increasing on
the steamship Virginia at fearful rate.A
Thirty three new cases have occurred. The
hospital ship at quarantine is capable of hold
ing only seventy-fiye persons and there are
sixty-seven now on board. No other accom-
modations have as yet been made. i.;t' 20. @o's
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MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN SrEAMERs.-The
steamship Belgian, Capt. Brown, sailed from
this port for Liverpool at o'clock Sunday
morning, with 40 cabin and number of steer
age passengers, aud a full cargo.
The steamship st. David, Capt. Arid, will
sail from this port for Liverpool sometime this
week, as soon as she can be loaded
The steamship North American, Capt. Kerr,
will sail from this port for Liverpool next Sat-
urday. o.
The steamship Nova Scotian, Capt. Wylie,
is the one due from Liverpool this week, and
is the last one Of this line for the season.
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Jonathan Tukesburv.'

Whose death we record to-day, was model
OF industry, moderation and sobriety. No
man among us has for so many years pursued,
so quietly and unobtrusively, life of uniform
application to the business to which he was
trained. He was shoe maker by trade. and
was born October 27, 1881, in Newburypoft.
that hive from which so many of our active
and honofed men migrated. Essex County in
Massachusetts,, has contributed more largely
and more honorably to our population, from
the foundation of our city, than any other ter
ritory of the same extent. need only men
ton the Moodys, Titcombs, Pearsons, Long
fellows, Lowells, Coffins, Sawyers, Woodbu-
rys, Baileys. . ot .tH /
He came to Portland in 1902; he took pas
sage with twelve others in the packet which
then piled regularly between Newburyport
and Portland, commanded, probably, by Capt
Moody, whom every body at that time knew,
who then, in his tall-masted sloop, supplied
the people of our town with the common
necessaries of life from the valley of the Mer-
rimac, butter, cheese, fruit, vegetables, and
that indispensable article, cider, which no
family would consent to do without. After
beating about near week buffeting a head
wind, the packet made harbor at Kittery,
and Mr.. Tukesbury, with theother passengers
pursued the remainder of his journey on foot.
Arriving in Portland in the evening, they
We're unable to obtain lodgings, and walked
the streets all night, SO humble was our viii
lage at that time in the requisite accommo-
dations for travellers. Portland then had a
population of about $500. 'i'
Mr.. Tukesbury Immediately, with his native
energy Of character, entered upon the busi-
ness of his life; and has pursued it, with a
perseverance that nothing could divert, and
dependence. For sixty years, up to the very
day before his death, he continued his occupa-
ton, in the same street and near the same
spot on Fore street, which witnessed the COM
mencement of his labors. by the laws of our
being. how could such life fail ? it was i'm
possible in the nature of things; industry. in
teerity, punctuality and unwavering honesty,
must bring their reward d,-they did to him.
No adversely of the times no brilliant allure
ments of speculation, could move him from
the settled, steady purpose of his life, and he
has died as he lived in peace with his own
conscience, and respected by his fellow men.
How much such man and such a life rise su-
perior to the glittering, but ephemeral career
of the politician or the man of pleasure, to
whose brief day, too often sets in night Of
gloom and disappointment. .... l.g
Mr.. Tukesbury married in 1905 Rebecca
Clough, who died before him, by whom he has
left family, that will never cease to honor
and cherish the memory of beloved parent
w.
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GEN. MEADE INVITED TO THE FAIR
Major Gen. Meade has been invited to visit
the Fair, and it is hoped the hero of Gettys-
burg will be able to be present. The follow
ing is his reply to the invitation:
EAsTPORT, Me-, April p, 1866.
Sir:-I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your invitation. My duties here
will not admit of my fixing any day for visit
ing Portland, but if in passing through on my
return the. Fair should be still going on, I
shall be very glad to be present.
.e G. G. MEADE, a
.s ib Major General.
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ohicnao Board Of 7rade.

CHICAGO, April 81.
The Board of Trade have unanimously
adopted resolutions heartily recommending
the immediate construction of the Northern
Pacific Railroad, and endorsing the bill now
pending in Congress in furtherance of the en-
terprise as financially sound, expedient, and
calculated TO promote the resources and reve-
nues of the Government, also expressing hope
that Representatives from Illinois and ada
cent States will use their influence in support
of the bill -
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! Fatal dccideat.

BOsToN. April o.
The wall of building in process of demo-
lition on Orange Lane fell down last night,
burying in rubbish and killing three little
boys, named Robert Milkins, Henry Woods
and Robert St. Clair. The boys were from six
to twelve years. Mary Foster, Is years old,
had both legs broken, and received other inju-
ries. The parents OF the children are poor
people, residing in the vicinity of the disaster.
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IL q h5lpl eIa NEW YORK. April 21.
Mayor Hoffman has ordered all nitro-glye-
crime to be stored in vessels filled with water
The steamers City of New York, Hansa.
Saxonia, PeiTie and City Of Cork sailed for
Europe to-day, taking AZ, 900 in specie. soD 7
Exports for the week, $11S,O00.
The Board of Health have determined to
remove the cellar population OF New York
and brooklyn to more healthy localities and
establish temporary cholera hospitals in vari-
GUS parts Of the two cities for use in case of
necessity. .sI4
Steamship Teutonia has arrived. News an
ticipated.
- Yl5i}f9 New YoRK, April %.
The steamer City OF Manchester from Liv-
erpool 9th inst, the Ella from Savannah and
the George Cromwell from New Orleans, ar
rived to-day. Sss7F 2is'A 1t5ifotT
Arrived steamers Norwich and Geo. Crom-
well from New Orleans, Vira9o from Savan-
nah, and Cumberland, from Wilmington i
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FOREIGN ExPoRTs,-The total value of for
eign exports from this port last week amount
ed to $144 4,3S5.62. Included in the shipments,
were 1924, box shocks, 1900 shocks and hds,
$4,000 hoops, 760 empty casks, 1870 bbls flour,
15l 200 lbs. cut meats, 0,10O lbs lard, 266 bbs
pork, 112 ,2O0O lbs beef, 1920 bushels oats, II
cases furs, 81 cases sewing machines, 10 boxes
boots and shoes, 1920 lbs bacon, $4,000 lbs
lard, $4,000 feet deal ends, IA pkgs sun dry
merchandise.
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DELIcIoUs.-That maple syrup made by
Partington, and to be had at his shop under
Lancaster Hall. Also his maple cream, one of
the incest confections got up. The truth is
MIR. and Mrs. P. know very well what will suit
the taste of the public and they get up every
thing in the best manner, arid people know it
too, and therefore it is that their establish
ment is so extensively patronized.
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THE WESTERN ALL.

GOOD EFFECT OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL.
The Eoening Posts dispatch, Washington,
April 20, says:-"The Reconstruction Com
mittee has received advices from two OF three
Southern States, to the effect that there is an
improved state Of feeling since the passage of
the Civil Rights bill. The people show dis
position to listen to fair demands made by
Congress-" l.stf i .... .-,,.r. "a
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Robbery.

ALBANY, N. Y, April o.
The house of David Pellet, farmer, resd-
ing about four miles from Norwich, Chenango
County, was robbed of $4,000 in money and
Government bonds last Thursday, during the
absence of Mr. Pellet and his wife, Two men
assaulted his son, and compelled him to dis
close where the money was kept. He was
beaten until he became insensible.
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ROBBERY and Recovery of Diamond Pin
thursday last A. K. Shurtlef, Esq, of this
city, with some ladies under his charge, was
passenger IN the morning train from this city
TO Boston. When within twenty-five miles Of
Boston he noticed man in the cars scanning
him very closely, and directing his gaze to a
diamond pin worth 5000 which MIR. S. wore.
The object of this fellow was Immediately sus-
pected by Mr.. Shurtlef, who, in turn, examin-
ed the fellow very closely, directing his atten-
'ioh to his features, clothing &C., so that he
could recognize him, if necessary, hereafter.
ohoruy after noticing the attention which
the iei'ow was paying him, Mr.. Shurtleif saw
another man come into the car, who passed
the one who had been cycling him so closely,
without recognition. But wink that Mr.. S.
caught one of them giving the other, which
was returned, led him to believe that they were
accomplices and that they had designs upon
some one.
In a few moments the latter person came
and seated himself by the side of Mr.. S. and
made some enquiries of him as to the distance
to Boston, Convinced that himself was the
subject they intended to operate upon, Mr. s.
made arrangements accordingly, and slowed
his wallet and watch in such manner that it
would be difficult for the rogues to get them.
He also told the ladies under his charge when
the cars stopped, to go ahead in leaving, and he
would bring up the rear. This was done, and
in leaving the car the fellow who occupied the
seat with Mr.. Shurtleff was Immediately be-
hind him. As they reached the saloon the
first mentioned fellow stepped out between
Mr. S. and one Of the ladies, leaving the door
half way open so as to obstruct the passage
Mrs.. ordered him to go ahead and give the
ladies and himself a chance to leave the cars,
which the fellow did, and Mr.. S. safely got his
ladies to "a carriage His wife Immediately
discovered that his pin was gone, and told him
of it. He stopped the carriage and returned
to the depot, where he found Deputy Marshal
Wentworth of this city, who, at the request of
Mr.. S., Immediately went to the Detective
Head Quarters and notified them of the fact.
Mr.. S. was there a short time afterwards and
gave such an accurate description of the
scoundrels that the officers recognized them at
once, and detectives were put upon the scent.
Mr. Tukey, Of the firm of Breed & Tukey,
after learning of The loss of the pin, stated
that one Of the fellows suspected, he was con-
fident was at the Quincy House, and under
took to watch. About 10 o'clock Thursday
night he notified Mr.. s. that both of the
scamps had taken lodgings at the Quincy
House. The police were informed and
watch was set which was kept up all night.
Friday morning little after O'Clock, one
of the fellows came down stairs, somewhat
disguised, and was Immediately arrested by
Deputy Marshal Wentworth, who had been
watching for them, and who marched him off
to the Police quarters. The other fellow was
shortly afterwards arrested by some of the |
Boston officers.
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THE PRESIDENTS pRocLAMArIoN.

1Dr fhESlDENIS PhOCLAMAIlON.
The following correspondence has been
made public, and settles another point in the
Interpretation Of the Presidents late procla-
nation. General Tillson,by the way, belongs
in Rockland, in this State: -
- ' AUGUSTA, Ga, April 1G.
Major General Ho,cdrd 4E ii ID esAl
Does the Presidents proclamation remove
martial law in this State? If so, Gen. Bran
nan does not feel authorized to arrest parties
who have committed outrages on freed people
or Union refugees. Please answer by tele-
graph DAVIS TILLsoN,
Brigadier- General of Volunteers.
To this the following answer was sent by
direction of the President: = Ia
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON CITY, April II.
The Presidents proclamation does not re-
naove martial lag, or operate in any way up
on the Freedmen's Bureau in the exercise of
its legitimate Jurisdiction. 1t is not expedi-
ent, however, to resort to military tribunals in
any case where justice can be obtained
through the medium Of civil authority
ri 4 e. ID. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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New YORK, April q.
Mayor Holman yesterday sent Fire Mar
shal Baker to find out where nitro-glycerine
was stored in this city. He found II cases in
Greenwich Street and two at the Custom
House office on Broadway, exposed in the
most careless manner. They were quickly re-
moved beyond the city limits.
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A GOOD SELECTIoN.- Walter Hatch has
been appointed Superintendent of the Port
land and Kennebec Railroad. We believe Mr..
Hatch has been connected with the road ever
since il was established. He is the right man
In the right place. t..-
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sf-A tN
More Troops for Eastporf.

New YORK, April 81
The present garrison at Fort Hamilton,
consisting of the 18th Infantry and portion
of the 1st Artillery Regulars are under orders
to proceed to Eastport, Me- They will be con-
veycd in a steam transport. -,-
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PORTLAND AND YTCTNTTY
RELIGIOUS NorIcEs

UNION PRAYER MEETING at the Vestrv nj Frea
Street Church during the week. commenc3;na no Of q
hour. 4ri# -lG ~ lTT| oie
Portland, April 23d, 1S6G-1w
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At the Police Office, Friday morning, Mr..
Shurtleff Immediately identified the two fe-
lows. They denied all knowledge of the theft
though one of them acknowledge he had OBJ
served, very closely, the pin. Two or three
other pins were found upon one of them, but
that of Mr.. S. was not forthcoming. About 8
O'Clock an officer informed Mr. s. that his pin
could probably be recovered as third party
had been at the Office to know how the mat
ter could be settled. Mr.. S. stated that he
wanted his pin and that was all he cared about.
Shortly after one of the officers returned the
pin to Mr.. S., who left for home on Saturday.
What the police officers did with the two
rogues is not known.
lfs Deputy Marshal Wentworth, who happened
to be in Boston at the time, is entitled to
great credit for the manner in which he inter
ested himself in the matter, and for arresting
the principal thief He was as untiring in his
vigilance there as he is at home Mr.. Shurt-
left speaks in highest terms of the Boston de-
tectives and their willingness to assist him in
recovering his pin and arresting the scamps.
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UPREME JUDICIAL COUR'

APRIL TERM-DANF0RTH, j., PRESIDING.
SATURDAY.-In the case of Dyer VS.. Whitney &
ais, Mr.. Talbot concluded his argument for the de-
iendants. and S. c. Strout, Esq., made the argument
for plaintiff. The jury returned verdict for plain
tiff for S400. Defendants counsel filed exceptions
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ENaRAvINas.-E. NJ. Patten & Co., will
sell at auction at their rooms at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon lot of splendid line and
mezzotint engravings, which may be examin-
ed any time before the sale.
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From CnLif0raain.

5.a. SAN FRANCISCO, April 21.
An inquest is now being held on the body
of Samuel Knight, a victim of the late explo-ss
Six thousand sacks of prime shipping wheat
pounds.
The barque Ocean from Hamburg, has ar
rived 81. .-- salf -
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Ero,,, Ne,r OrIenns.

New ORLEANS, April 20.
The Methodist Conference has set apart the
Africans in separate dioceses, to be accounta-
BILE to the mother church until they have
Bishops Of their own.
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Farm at Auction.

ON TUESDAY, May 1st, at O'Clock P. nj. We
" shah sell a nice little Farm OF about 70 acres,
about one and a half miles from Morrils Corner In
Westbrook and about three and half miles from
this city On is good two story house with an ek-
eellent cellar a barn 40 feet square in good order,
with good cellar under that, and a well OF never
failing water. The land good very early and we'll
adaptei tor vegetable farm. 1t is a choice farm.
ap2y-dtd
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OUR unknown friend will please accept
our thanks for Toronto and Detroit papers of
Friday, and Albany papers of Saturday, thir-
ty-six hours in advance Of the mail.
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For Sale.

YTlHE Stock, Tools and good will of a light manu.
Il featuring establishment, situated in the central
part of the city, Only $500 OF s40o capital required
Address CASH,
ap23-d3t* fil rs Portland, 20,
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NASHVILLE. April 21.
A train run or the track ON the Chattanoo-
go railroad to-day, badly damaging the cars
and the locomotive. No one was injured.
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Wanted.

A SITUATION in a retail grocery store or some
IN similar employment, by young man who has
just returned from fhe army Has worked two years
in country store, and is fair penman Best of ref
erence given as regards character. Address
H. III. c.,
ap23-d1ws Box 1926 Portland p. o.
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xxx CoNGREss---First Session.

WASHINGTON, April 21.
SENATE. ..4
The Senate is not in session to-day.
HOUSE. fat -
The House proceedings are confined to gen
eral debate on the Presidents annual message
Mr. Nicholson of Delaware, took strong
ground against the Constitutional amendment
in regard to representatives. X
MIR. John l.. Thomas, Jr. spoke ON the
question of reconstruction, holding that Con-
gress had full power over the whole subject.
MIR. Smith discussed the present condition
of the country. 5t
Other speakers followed, and the House ad-
iourned.
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HOUSE LOTS.

A VERY eligible lot near the head of State street;
IA size, IS by go,
Also lots OH Emery and Lewis Streets near Pine
Street. w. Ii. STEPHENSON,
ap3-du I'd National Bank.
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Wanted.

A YOUNG man recently from the Ven9ng0 Oil
IN regions of Pennsylvania where he has had two
years experience, would like situation agent for
parties operating in Canada.
Address, f PETROLIA assf a
Apr J9-d1ws Press Office,
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DY gentleman, to purchase the whole or part of a
ID lucrative business in Portland, which wouid re-
0uire capital of from $1,000 to $3oOO For further
particulars inquire at the Office OF
PATTERSON 81 CHADBOURNE.
s2t Exchange Street, over Eastern Express office.
Portland April 17.-d1w a-s f+- -7t3
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tE' ''C Grand Fair Regatta. l.
In Portland Harbor Wednesday, April 25th,

To Commence at 10 1-2 O'Clock A. M.
First Race-Opon to all boats pulled by one man,
with one pair sculis PrizesSver Cups, LIST and I'd.
Second Race-Open to all working boats without
outriggcrs. Prizes-Slyer Cups LIST and2d. -
Third Race-Open to all six cared boats, Prize
The Fair Champion Cup. ,.,,,- go
All boats will enter at o. NJ Marrett's 129 Com
mercial street, on or before Tuesday, April oath.
CAPT. JOHN A. WEBSTER, U. S.R.S.l
.i CAPT. BENZ. j. WILLARD,
CAPT. r. W. TALBOT, -~--
CAPT. B. W. JONES' "a = Com tee
WILLIAM SENTER, ESQ
GEORGE II. THOMPSON, Esq.,
Z. w. GAGE. Esq,
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