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THIRD EDITION
FROM WASHINGTON THIS AFTERNOON.
[sPRcIAD DISPATCHES TO EVENING TELEeRAPH.l
WASHINGTON, November 80

WASHINGTON, November go
Withdrawal of the French Troops.
The cable despatch from Minister OF State
Moustier to Count Montholon, stated that four
teen vessels would sail Immediately from BTest to
Vera Cruz, where the French troops in Mexico
were required to rendezvous for their embarka-
tion to France. Ten additional vessels will
leave by the middle of December. BY the 18th
of January Mexico will be clear of all the
French troops. The French Minister communi-
Gated this despatch to President Johnson and
Secretary Seward last evening.
From one who has read it, l learn that the
principal reason given by Napoleon for the
delay in withdrawing the French troops Is that
the latter had been so severely pressed by the
Mexican forces, that it was dangerous to attempt
an evacuation until the military situation be-
came easier. 1t is also learned, from the most
authoritative source, that General Sherman's
mission to Mexico is wholly in the character of
an advisory agent to Minister Campbell re-
garding the military status of affairs. The with
drawal of the French forces is regarded, there
fore, as almost wholly supersedng General
Sherman's mission.
Report of the Statistical Bureau.
The first Quarterly Report of the Bureau of
Statistics of the Treasury Department, under
Mr.. Delmar, appeared to-day. 1t really en-
braces nearly all from that Bureau which will
have any bearing upon the Secretary's report
According to this Report, the aggregate values
OF imports and exports for the months of july
August, September, and October, 1866, as far as
returns have been received. stand as follows:-
IMPORTS.
Specie and bullion 623 $50
niobTe aood ontoroj co. consnmnt,o 90 100 oie
Dutable goods entered for 43 ,202 144
Tola imports. 127,557 6l2
Vs.ne Of imports Withdrawn from ware
mouse. fojI2V SpS
Specie and bull lion. .s18 4O4 64
Dutiable foreign merchandise .....,...,. 2,OI2ZDl
Free foreign merchandise. .,............. 213 958
Domestic merchandise 66 S7484Q
Total. SS2 625 663
IMPORTS BY MONTHS.
august oO lol OIL
September. 30,961518
octoper'. zS'ioi5oS
Total S12I ,567 ,6l9
EXPORTS MONTHS.
July ST. 4oO 066
aueuet Au9o9Jooo
SeptemDer. 1o'lso VoS
Total -. $50 G25 663
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General Sherman at Havana.

BIZ the United States Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November 30.-At a review in
Havana on the 2lst inst, at which General
Sherman was present, young man was arrested
for shouting "Viva la Republica, and will be
tined for treason. Several arrests have been
made OF suspected rep ubicaus.
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Marine Intelligence.

By NE United States associated Press.
SANDY Hook, November 30-The brig COel-
heimap, from Bordeaux for New York, which
went ashore on the Romer Shoals, is on fire
lhs morning, and has thrown overheard about
nifty tons of cargo, and is full Of water.
The steamship Guiding star from Brazil, is
outede.
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Financial News.
POstpOnement of the Mass Welcome to
Congress
les associated Press.

BIZ the United States associated Press.
WASHINGTON, November 20.-The mass wei
come to the Republican members of Congress
has been postponed until Monday next, in Qen-
sequence of the tact that many members will
not reach here until Sunday or Monday morn
ing. The procession and banquet will take
place at that time
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A Presnt-Captan j. A. Webster. OF the
United States revenue cutter MdhontAq. sta
toned at Portland. Me-, has received from the
chair. in acknowledgements OF his humane ser
vices 70 British seamen In distress during the
Writer Of leS6-CG,
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Sad Maine Accident.

By the United States associated Press.
New YORK, November S0.-A small sloop
yacht was run down IN the bay last night by the
steamer wa lam Cook and all on board, mum.
Der unknown, drowned.
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The Condemned Fenians.

By NE United States AsSoctated Press
TORONTO, q. W., November 3O.-No decision
has yet been given whether new trials to the
G. demned Fenisns will be granted. The first
consignment of Snider rifles was received to-
dav and served out to the 18th Regiment.
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Eenian Privateers.

By the United States Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November S0.-The Daily Nelos
has rumor that several Fenian privateers have
left an Eastern port 70 prey on English COM
meyce,
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Thanksgiving at Mobile.

By iaited States associated Press.
MOBILE Ala, November 9.-Thanksgiving
DAY was generally observed here. Most all bust
ness houses were closed. Nothing done IN
Cot'O
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Ship News.

New YORK, November 9O-The steamship
Queen, from Liverpool, has arrived, Her sd.
vices have been anticipated.
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Church before the war was 1867, sho wing
decrease of 6355 members.
The question of the change of the name of
the Church, as recommended by the last Gene.
raj Conference, from the Methodist Episcopal
Church South--by which it has been known
since 1874, when the Southern Church sepa-
rated from their Northern brethren = to the
Methodist Episcopal Church, was again taken
up this morning. The discussion upon the pro-
posed change was made several days ago, and
strong arguments by many of the most able
men OF the Conference, pro and con, were de-
hvered in the presence OF a large audience
thronging the church. Several addresses were
made to-day, but not of an important nature.
The question was then put to the Conference,
and adopted by vote of "a to AZ.
The question OF lay representation being ad-
mitted into the councils OF the General and
Annual Conferences, which was also recon-
nended by the General Conference at its last
ses non, occupied the attention of the Confer
ence during the morning hours OF the session.
Many very able and eloquent addresses were
made, and a discussion ensued which led to
LEI gthy and pointed debates. Considerable
opposition was manifested, but the question was
finally carried by vote OF "a to 26.
special session OF the Conference was agreed
upon, to meet at O'Clock this afternoon, when
the Committee on Memoirs will present their
address upon the lives and characters of the
deceased members Of the Conference who de-
parted this life during the past year. Tomorrow
the labors of the Conference will be concluded,
and the members separate for their homes, after
an unusually active though protractive session.
An elegant set OF furniture supposed to be a
present TO the Davis family, was sent here from
Norfolk last evening, and taken to Carroll Hall.
| 1t is SAID Q. G. Clay and his wife will remain
here, and spend ankseiving with Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis and then depart for the South
Hlltish brig j. Titus, Lovejoy, from New York,
! light arrived at Norfolk yesterday. Weather
! clear, Wind southwest.
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THANKSGIVING DAY.
THE CITY PULPIT.

Sermons by Rev. Phillips Brooks,
Rev. T. De witt Talmage, Rev.
Alfred Goodman, Rev. John
Chambers, Rev. James,
Cooper, Rev. J. w.
Schenck, Rev. Jas.
NellI, Rev. Henry
Baker, Jr.
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PHILADEEPI1IA OIUUh EAUHhNUE bhhEo TU-Wh
Reported by De Haven &c Bro, No. 40 5. Third stree

--Messrs. De Haven e Brother, No. 40 South
Third street, report the following rates of ex-
change to-day at P. M.:-AmeriCan gold, 14O4
0l40{; Silver be and Is, 1856; Compound Interest
Notes, June, 1864, 15l; do, July, 1864, Is; do,
August, 1864, l4g; do, October, 1864, 49,; do
December, 1854 l24; do, May, 1866, II; do.
August, 1865, 10; do, September 1856, %; do.
Oct c4Ober, 1865, 9,
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Lecture by the Rev. Or. MorIarty d.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-03-16
The Reciprocity Scheme.

The bill to regulate the trade with the
Provinces after the expiration of the Re
ciprocity Treaty, which ends the 18th
inst, and which Mr.. Morrill, of Vermont
reported TO the House, seems to have been
used so hard that it died from exhaustion.
Mr.. Blaine and Mr.. Pike was after It
pretty sharply, as Maine has a large inter-
est in the matter of regulating the trade
with the British Provinces. In New Bruins
wick, for instance, vessels can be built one
third cheaper than in Maine, and then af-
ter they are built, they can be manned one
third cheaper, than here; and then if these
vessels so into the coasting business. they
can fill Boston market with wood bark
and lumber, at prices which would be ruin
Gus to Name Mr.. Blaine moved an
amendment to lay uniform duty of $500
per thousand feet on all pine lumber, and
advocated its adoption in some remarks
which were sensible and pertinent. Mr..
Pike also. made some remarks on the bill
while it was up on Monday. lie said half
the cost of production of lumbe, was in the
amount paid for labor, and that labor could
be had in the Provinces for almost one
half it cost in Maine. The stumpage was
much less than in Maine.
Mr.. Banks of Mass, opposed the in :
crease of duties, advocated by the Maine
representatives, and wanted cheap lumber
&c. Massachusetts, wants protection for
every thing manufactured there, but she
wants cheap wood, coal and lumber. we
suppose. because these articles are not
produced there If there were az many
cotton mills in the Provinces and Canadas,
to manufacture all kinds of cotton goods
to supply the wants of the world, as there
are in Massachusetts, and those interested
in them, wanted the benefit of Boston
market. Mr.. Banks would want a duty
high enough, certainly to place them on
equal terms with Massachusetts, manu-
facturers.
Maine has supplied Boston with good
share of its lumber, of all kinds, in the
past and Mr.. Pike and Mr. Blaine do well
to be looking after the new regulation, to
see that our interests are properly pro
tccted. and that we are not cheated out OF
fair chance 70 live.
In the evening session the bill was kill
cd on motion of Mr.. Blaine, because he
and others had failed to get it amended so
that it would operate equitably, all round.
1t is impossible to tell what next. will
come up bearing on this point. The trade
regulations with the Provinces must stand
Oh the same footing as that of all ether
countries, unless an especial bill is passed
to apply to it.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-03-16
Eleventh Lecture.

Don QuiXotc de In Mancha is Il character
for all time. lie represents one phase of
human life, and one that is inscparahle
from our natures. More than half of the
schemes of our short lives are QuiXotic,
cXtravagant, visionary, and to a portion of
our fellow beings seem as laughter proyok-
ing as the fight with the wind-mils. Each
one of our ncighbors. unless he be dried
up mattcr-ot-fact man. one that lives on Il
dried herring and dry cracker, and cheats
the man that ''strikes lie of his full profits
by abstaining from using any light but sum
light, has at sometime in his life, under
taken to redress the grievances. rectify the
wrongs. correct the abuses. and cancel the
debts of the world at large. Like Don
Quixotc. also. these wcll-meaning and
honest reformers. have an esquire to attend
them, and set ont on their mission before
day in the hottest month in the year. arm
ed cap pie, mounted on R0Sinante. with
their ill-composed beavers kraced on their
targets, with their lances grasped; and are
also surprised TO find how easy and with
what satisfaction beginning can be
made.
After giving some account Of CeryanteS.
! of his life and death. and stating that lie
breathed his last on the same day with
Shakespeare. the I'D of April l6l6, the
lecturer. Rev. c. {. Everett of Bangor,
proceeded to give us one Of the finest and
most finished lectures We have listened 10
for many day. on Don QuiXote. This
work of genius. was dissected and its
teachings applied in the happiest manner.
giving apt and forcible illustrations. Many
of the supposed Quixotisms of life are nc
QuiXotisms ut all, said the Lecturer. and ii
depends very much upon who is the lookel
on. and who utters the criticism. in coming
to a correct result in Judging of many Of
the circumstances of life. The men of thu
Revolution engaged in what seemed a wilt
Quixotic scheme, and yet they succeeded
The radicals of to-day. will be -thc con
seIyatiyes OF later day, and the ole
f02ics OF the next generation. John Brown
was the most eXtravagantly Quixotic schem
er of the age and was so deemed by ncarl,
all the people, and Yet his soul wen
marching ON with the advancing legion
Of Grants army until his idea was con
stmmated. But we cannot trace out tn,
many points nrade in a lecture of an hou
! and quarter. nor could we do it justic,
, if we attempted it. No better complimon
however could we'll be bestowed on TIN
effort. than was bestowed by the large
audience. in listening almost with subdue,
breaths during all its delivery. At it
close, its favorable verdict found vent il
! hearty applause.
One more lecture closes the series. Til
, is to be by General j. c. Caldwell. now
! resident of Ellsworth. We may reasona
bly, anticipate fine lecture.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-03-16
Light coming from the right
Quarter.

We see it stated at last that a plan off
reconstruction is about to be presented
from the loyal men of the Southern States.
This seems to us as being right move,
and it may be one which will meet with
general acceptance, and one that will lead
us out of the present difficulties. The 10y
al men of these states are the men that
know what should be done at this crisis, or
they are the men who know if any body
does what they want, and what the inter-
ests of domestic peace and good govern
ment demand We have been wondering
why some movement of the union men of
these states has not been made before this.
a movement so general and so decided in
its character as that it could be taken as a
fair indication of public feeling there. If
a convention should be held in each state,
and full discussion had, and the result
arrived at shohld be presented to Congress,
it would have great weight with it. Again
this would be commencing at the right point
with those who are more Immediately inter-
estcd in the right settlement Of the pend
ing question. 1t is in harmony with the
spirit and the theory of our government,
also.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-03-16


DEAR Sic :-Ic sterlay our annual town
meeting came off very pleasantly.at which
was elected the following town officers:
Modcrator-I4. G.. philhrook.
Town Clerk-Beni. c. Sargent.
Seectmcn--I.. q. PhilbrOok, Wm. H..
Sargent. Isaac VI. Allen.
Treasurer-Dauiel Morgan.
Collcctor-D. NJ. Allen.
:. s. Com-Dr. sydney Drinkwatcr.
Town Agent-Wm, II. Sargent.
After the Auditors report was re-
showing the financial standing OF the town.
There was Eot opposition enough 10 make
the meeting interesting. Our finances are
in most excellent condition. The towns
,ehoit indebtedness being only some twenty
one hundred dollars. being less | think
than any other town in the county accord
ing TO its population. And so we think
that great credit is due the board of Select
men-Joshua Watson, VIM. II. Sargent
and Isaac VI. Allen, who have run the ma.
chine for the last four Years, for their pru-
dencc, activity and efficiency.
With respect,
$. w. G.
Sargentyille, March l3, 1866.
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The FenianS.

The movements of this combination of
the American Irish seem to be the most
important topic of conversation just now.
Our ncighbors in the Provinces are unduly
frightened, and are marshalIng troops and
making all the arrangements to meet a
formidable invasion. Arrests in Ireland
are continually being made. and the feel
ing in England is one of anticpat ell trou-
Bile. To outsiders this whole matter is
shrouded in mystery, No one can safely
make prediction Of what is to come Of
all this preparation, because no one is in
the secrets, who will tell The mass of
the savings and doings of those taking a
lead in the movement which are recorded
in the journals of the day, must be so
much chatf thrown broadcast to blind the
eyes of the public. If the leaders intend
ed to march on Canada. they would not
unless stark mad, announce such a pro-
gramme at the outset. So it is evident
that the public knows but little of the in
tended movement. But there is one thing
that is evident as the sun at MONDAY, there
hes been toe much talk to make people
think there is to be much real action
1t would furnish a fuc opportunity to
fit ont privateers in this country to prey
on British commerce, and to justify the
proceeding by turning to British precc-
dents. .
The telegraph says:
TORONTO, C. W., Mar. Il.
The number of volunteers answering to
the call of the Government largely ex-
ceeds the demand.
A military circular has been issued hv
the eommander-in-e chief. in which he says
the precautions thus taken are to prevent
threatened piratical attacks of lawless
men. He has full reliance on the loyal
spirit of the Canadians. and is convinced
that the Canadian volunteers will re pei all
attacks.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-03-16
Dull Times &c,

We hear on all sides the cry of dull
times and of the scarcity of money. This
is not to be wondered at, for it comes along
as naturally as any change in nature. The
nation is gradually passing from period
of high prices and a bloated currency to
one of medium prices and very nearly to
hard currency. Gold the other day was
only 30 per cent premium in New York,
and it has been within the past four years
over one hundred per cent. This tendency
to normal condition in the money affairs
OF the nation is most hopeful, and so
gradually too. Long before the close of
the war, the croakcrs all over the country,
were prophesying ruin when the war was
closed up, because the price of goods
would tumble down rapidly, and the price
of labor would go down also fearfully, be-
cause of the hundreds and thousands of
soldiers whowerc to be discharged and sent
home to swell the number Of laborcrs that
would have to work for a mere pittanee.
These gloomy forbodings have not been
realized. The soldiers returned home, and
every one that desired it found business
and AZ rcmunerating prices. Goods, which
were to tumble down at once. running all
the merchants of the country, held up in
high and has been whole year i'll falling
down to reasonable point. In Feb. 1865
gold was quoted in Boston at 206 l-2. This
must have been at the highest point during
the war. So easily is the nation Gid
ing down to Il specie paying basis. and
so readily is the nation adapting itself to
such changed state of things, that the
present apparent Stagnation, or transition
the returning season for business, we shall
find the people of this active age too busy
to lie idle grumbling at high prices, or
falling prices. or at the scarcity of money.
Prices of goods will go down still lower,
but not clear down, because there is not a
surtcit of goods in the market, and be
cause it will cost high for materials and
labor to supply the stock now on hand
High prices. compared with old prices. will
rule for years. Labor will be high. be-
cause there is an immense amount of work
to be done to supply the wants of the
nation. So we may rest easy that there
will not be IA general smash-up, an organ
lied rebellion of labor and capital. as
some have thought; but a gradual re-
turn to nearly the old state of affairs. but
of increased prices from that obtaining
before the war.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-03-16
We call attention to the bushes

We call attention 70 the business adj
vertisement of J. $. Lord & CO.. No. Bos-
ton. Mr.. Lord has associated with him, G.
W. Bdckmore Esq. who for the few past
years has been resident of Minnesota.
was for many years well known citizen
and business man OF Ellsworth Mr.. Lord
was in business here for more than twenty
years. and is capable. and highly honora-
l.le man. Business entrusted to J. S.
Lord & Co., we know from the character
of the men, will receive prompt and care
ful attention.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-03-16
What shall I do to be Saved !?

y we cast our eye out of our side window
this drizzly, and therefore warm day, we
noticed men and boys standing on the
corners of the streets. enjoying themselves
a well as humans generally do; and we
imagined that the question at the head of
this little homily was in the mouth OF each
one of the boys and men who are waiting
for something to turn up
70 have a present salvation. said the
wide-awake boy, l must learn to work. to
read. to cipher. and to make myself gem
orally useful. This will Sare me in this
world from idleness, from dissipation, and
from being burden on the public, and
therefore will 60 and set myself at doing
something or learning something. And l.
said well-to-do full grown man, will
make my peace sure, by manufacturing
my wood pile into stove-wood, and by do
ing the thousand and one needful things to
be done about my premises. This will
secure me from much annoyance in the
busy times of next summer.
As for me. said the mechanic / will HE
to my bench and hammer out my saliva
ton from debt and trouble, by increased
effort and by economy.
Just as our pen had rapidly gone thus
far, the question came to us what will YOU
do? Why, the best thing that now occurs
to rs. is to mind our own business" and
and so we Will try and do so.
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CRANBERRY ISLE,

CRANBERRY ISLE.
Modcrator-Samuel S. Bunker.
Town Clcrk-Horace G. Bunker.
Selectmen and Overseers of the Poor
A. C. Fernald, w. r. Bunker. Lewis w.
Bracy.
Town Agent-W. p. Prehle.
Treasurer &c.-A. c. Fcrnald.
S. S. Committce-lIorace G. Bunker.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-03-16
CASTlNE.

Our annual meeting for the choice of
town officers. was held to-day, and the
following is the result:
Modcrator-Gcorgc II. Witherlee.
Town Clcrk-Philip J. Hooke.
Selcctmcn--W VIM. II. Witherlec. O.
Hatch, j. Devcrcux. All good Union
men.
Castine, March L., 1850.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-03-16

Sixty years ago, 4 gentleman then
as now living in the town Of sedgwick took
charge in framing and erecting Il building !;
the last summer this old building was torn
down and made over into smaller one,
and the same gentleman took charge OF
the job aud did a good part of the work.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-03-16
SULLIVAN.

FRIEND SAWYER AT the annualmee
ing held in this town yesterday, the follow
ing officers were chosen:
Moderator--John L. Hill.
Clerk-Joshua e. johnson.
Selectmen-G. f. Simpson. John [.
Hill and James (. Corners.
Trcasurcr-Jamcs l.. Corners.
S. $. Com j. i. johnson and G.. l..
Simpson.
Constables-John L. Hill and w. Z.
McCratc.
Collector of TaXes-Josiah c. Ash.
All Republicans but the Collector.
Voted 10 raise $4,000 to liqnidate wal
debts Yours truly.
WiUKEAG.
Sullivan, March 18th. 1850.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-03-16

FREMONT.
Moderator-H. ii. Clark.
decentralization Richardson, Lew
&. Wyman. John I. II. Freeman.
Town Clerk-Simeon \. Holden.
Treasurer-Wm n. Albeit.
S. S. Committee-John 7. Il. Freeman.
All republicans but one.
Resp'ly j. I. Il. Freeman.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-03-16
Town Meetings.
SI,RRY

SURRY.
Mcderator-Samual WATSON.
Town Clerk--C. X. Higgins.
Selectn,en and Oycrseers of the Poor
:. WATSON, Abram Lord i. \. Curtis.
School Committees. WATSON.
Col,ector-Geo. w. Allen.
Town Agent-Robert Hopkins.