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VARIETIES.

Mr.. N. P, Willis has had paralytc stroke
and is in a very critical condition.
1t is stated that Mrs. Elizabeth Oakes,
Smith is writing a drama, founded upon incl
uehtS in the life of Oliver Cromwell.
rofessor Marsh wants the great Mastodon,
recently dug up at Cohoes, N. Y, for Yale Col
,ese' ont the State geological museum at Al
bany will probably get it.
Mr. Gladstone is said to have nren,red a
paper ON "Ecce Homo"
-Durlng the late canvass in MARYLAND the
Democrats i'll one of the interior towns nro;oot-
ed grand procession, one feature of which
was to be negro riding on bureau. The
piece of furniture was easily purchased hut
tho man was not to be hired, ALTHOUGH the
most needy and the most worthless colored
men in the neighborhood were applied to-
Not negro could be found who would be seen
in a Copperhead procession, and one of the
Democrats had to personate black man by
the. aid of burnt cork.
The Charleston Mercury was issued on
Monday, for the first time since February, 1865.
1t admits, editorially, that the war annihilated
the theory of States rights, and proposes to de-
ment OF Southern interests.
The following order, Uerbotim, was recently
received by Chicago My
wife is ded and wants to be buried tomorro,
AT Wunner klock. U knose WHARF to dig the
hoal-bi the side ov my too other wives-Let it
be deep"
AT recent wedding in Troy church Mrs.
John Morrissey appeared so richly attired that
the jewels she wore would have purchased all
the dresses worn in the church and have bought
the edifice and its furniture.
The Mormons threaten to invade Lowell
Brigham Young said, in a late discourse at
Salt Lake: "The last time was in the city of
Lowell there were fourteen thousand more fe-
males tlan males in that one city. That is
many years ago. They live and die in single
state, and are forgotten. Have they filed the
measure Of their creation, and accomplished
the design of heaven in bringing them upon
the earth? No; they have not Two thousand
good, God-fearing men should go there and
take to themselves seven wives apiece"
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RICHM0Nn VA Nh
FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. q.
The EqnaI Rights Convention.

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. 20.
AT the afternoon and evening sessions of the
equal rights conventions some discussion took
place on woman's suffrage, which was paItici-
pated in by Olympia Brown, Fred. Douglass,
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Parker Pillsbury and
others. The attendance was large
H .a 5f-.sf.. ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. q.
Parker Pillsbury offered resolution against
the adoption of the Constitutional Amend
ment by the State Legislature.
Miss Anthony urged giving the ballot to fe
males, as it would tend to increase their wages
and mitigate their toll. .lt, 81
A motion was adopted to establish equal
rights clubs throughout the State. Mr.. Pills
bury then reported an address explaining and
maintaining the objects of the Convention.
Adopted. .9 u -as Is.
AT the afternoon session several speeches
were ma lie by Messrs. Stanton, Parker Pills
bury, and Miss Bessie Bisbee.
AT the evening session the convention was
addressed by Rev. Olympel Brown; after
which III. B. Blackman offered resolution that
f. G. Stanton, Frederick Douglass and Susan
b. Anthony be committee to present to the
Legislature our protest against the adoption of
the proposed Constitutional amendment, and
our declaration of the right to be represented
by women ON equal terms with men,
as members of the convention to revise the
Constitution of the States. The resolution
was adopted. The convention was then ad
dressed by Susan B. Anthony, Charles l.. Re-
mond, Mrs. e. G. Stanton, Mrs E. Jones, Par
ker Pillsbury and Lucy Stone. The convcn-
ton then adjourned sine die. I.l-
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Negro Suffrage in the District of Column

& bia.
A large meeting of colored people was held
in Washington Monday night to take meas
ures for bringing the subject of negro suffrage
properly before Congress at its coming session.
Addresses were made by Judge Edmonds,
Senator Harlan, Colonel Hinton and the Rev.
VIM III. Hunter (colored), late chaplain of the
Fourth I'm tied States colored troops The fol-
lowing call has been issued for meeting on
the 1st of December:
To the colored citizens of the District of Colum-
bid:
Being sensibly impressed with the knowl-
edge that the late political struggle through
which the country has just emerged, the in
terest and relation it bears to our race and
feeling that the loyal members of the thirty
ninth Congress were instrumental in gaining
TINS great victory-yictory won by loyalty over
treason.at the ballot-box, which says: "the
fruits OF our labor must be preserved" and
recognizing the loyal Congressman of Ameri-
ca as the leaders in the great progressive par
ty, the undersigned, a committee appointed by
the Soiored Soldiers and Sailors League Of
the District of Columbia, tender to the citizens
OF Washington, Alexandria, Georgetown and
vicinity, cordial invitation to Join with us in
paying our respects to the members of the
Thirty-ninth Congress, by giving them grand
mass welcome on the first day of December,
1866. We earnestly sohcit the cooperation of
all our fellow-citizens in this glorious and
commendable movement. Come join with us,
and let us prove to the unfinching statesmen
that IN them we see the true patriot, the loyal
heart, the nations guardian. Prove to them
that we are awake to the calling of the hour,
that their labor in the cause of human liberty,
human nature and human rights is appreciat-
ed by every man of color in this District.
}4 T. r. HAWKINS, w. f. BERNARD,
G. B. FISHER, J.H. RIcHARDsoN.
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UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.

WIN. II. CLIFFORD, ESQ.,, COMMISSIONER.
WEDNEsDAY.-Amos Mason of Hollis, was brought
before the Commissioner, charged with selling fric
ton matches without affxing the proper revenue
stamps Examination was continued to Thursday at
q O'Clock p NJ, and in default of suretes in the sum
of $500 for his appearance, he committed to jail
Irving Parker, Esq, appeared for respondent and g.
F. Talbot for Government -t-
Mullbury s. Smith, of Hollis, was brought up for
carrying on the trade of pedlar without taking out
a United States license. Examination postponed to
Thursday at p o'clock, and respondent was commit
ted, In default Of surehes in the of $500 for his
appearance.
5 g. +. Talbot Irving Parker
George Medamick, of Bath, was brought up for
carrying the trade of retail liquor dealer without
a United States license. Continued to 10 o'clock A.
M Thursday, and respondent recognized for his ap-
pearance f3
William I. Cayvan, of Bath was up for the same
offense as Medamick. The same disposition was
made Of his case and he recognized for his appear
ance.at 10 o'clock Thursday
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Nov q.
Our Consul at Buenos Ayres has forwarded
a copy Of the law Of the Argentine Republic
authorizing the National Executive to emit
treasury bills to the amount of $4,OO0,OOO, with
interest at 3-4 per cent. per month, for the pay
mont and amount of the interest on interest
additional. An import of 8 per cent is put on
alljmports, excepting such articles as are COM
priaed in Article Sd Of the Custom House law.
and 2 per cent. on all exports The treasury
bills are to be received in payment: at all the
Custom Houses in the Republic.
OnrC Consul at Odessa writes under date of
Sept. 10Th: THE harvest is now nearly ended,
and is considered plentiful, in fact bountiful.' d
Capt Daniel Amen and Commander X. Ran
dolph Breeze have been ordered to duty as
members OF the Examining Board at Hartford
Conn. 9NFCs 10 n EE =
Dommahder Walter W. Queen has been de-
tached from ordnance duty at Reading, Pa,
and also ordered to duty on the Examining
Board. } .
The receipts from Internal Revenue to-day
were S743, 1874. From the first day of the wear
to the 31st of October, inclusive, the income
has amounted to $125, Psi ,593; during the pres
ent menth the amount of receipts to date are
S15aS4548 s4 sF ~ -
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Interesting News from Mexico.

= NEW YORK, NOV. Il.
Advices from the City of Mexico to the 9th
inst, state that the Emperor has not yet re-
turned to the capital, and although expected
there ON the 10th or 11th, at the departure of
the steamer from Vera Cruz he was known to
be still at Orizaba on the 14th. 1t was still
doubthll If he would abdicate or would accede
to the views of the conservative party which
insists upon the continuance of the Empire
1t was still asserted that he was determined
not to abandon Mexico.
Maintenon had asked of the Minister of the
Treasury the necessary orders that the Gus
tom House OF Vera Cruz be delivered to the
Inspector, Rollins, by virtue of the conyen-
ton OF June 10th; but Secretary Tamos repli-
ed shat as the said convention had not been
published in Mexico, and would not be the
law OF the State, he would apply to the Empe-
ror for instructions
The Patrla asserts that petition signed by
over thousand Mexicans has been presented
to the Emperor praying him not to abdicate.
Advices from Tampico state that there was
no security for the inhabitants, nor unity of
command among the Liberals, who, besides
the loans imposed in August exacted others
to the amount of 81 100000.
g The Castepette advises the Emperor to abdi-
cate IN an article which plainly toretells the
coup dictate"
Z A letter from Tepec says Polacios, Governor
of Sonora, has pronounced in favor of Ortega.
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ESCAPED FROM JAIL
$500 REWARD {!

Escaped from the Portland Jail, on the night Of the
18th, the following described persens:-- a-' g.
SAMUEL NEVILLE. 27 years of age, 8 feet
8 inches high, dark complexion, black curly hair,
chin whiskers Had brown broadcoth coat, grey
pants and vest and round top hat. \ "a t',- y :
FREDERICK RICHARDS, about feet
9 inches high, of Medium build, slightly STOPPING
shoulders, had on gray sack coat, black vest and
pants and brown neck-tie. He wore silk beaver hat
CHARLEs BRAINARD, about % wears
old, six feet high, dark complexion eye sghtless
and has heavy swinging gait Of powerful and wiry
faded to dull brown; pants and vest dark mixed
new shoes with brass bucldos and an imitation Scotch
cap
MELVIN KENNISFON, about 8 tset 81
with heavy and rather sunken black eyes, and thin
moustache. Wore short dark coat, pants and vest
dark, white bosom shirt, with scarlet neck-tie, and
black cloth cap
The above prisoners escaped last night about
D'clock
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ALMOST FIRE.-The workmen engaged in
timing the roof of the building erected by
Hon. A. w. HI. Clapp, ON Elm street., left their
furnace on the roof yesterday while they went
to dinner. During their absence spark from
the furnace caught in a box of charcoal that
was near by, kindling it up and heating the tin
on the roof so that the boards beneath caught
fire. The fire was discovered from the U. s..
Court room and parties from there hastened to
the place and extinguished the flames. Among
those who exerted themselves to good effect
was the efficient Deputy U. s. Marshal f. A.
Quinby, Esq. The fire was extinguished be-
fore much damage had been done to the roof
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THE CASE OF Hon. F. o. j. SMTH.-The case
OF Mr. Smith, for which new trial was grant
ed, was called up in the Superior Court in Bos-
ton ON Monday, by defendants counsel, who
moved that day be assigned for trial. The
Advertiser says that the District Attorney had
Withdrawn the indictment and discharged the
pail OF S25OOO which was tantamount to a mol
pros, but the defendant protested against the
authority of the Attorney and demanded a trial.
The matter remains in the hands of the Judge
for his decision.
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The Trial Of Feniau Prisoners.

TORONTO, G. W., Nov. q.
The special commission under which the re-
mainder of the Fenian prisoners are to be
tried, has been received, and the Sheriff will
forthwith receive the precept to summon the
necessary jury. There are thirty-nine Fenians
altogether remaining in jail, seven of whom
have been sentenced, leaving thirty-two yet
awaiting trial, which will take place immedi-
ately on the close of the present term, com
mencing probably on the Sd proximo.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS are indebted to Mr.
Abial Somerby, the gentlemanly ticket master
at the p s. & P. Railroad office in this city, for
a copy of the City Directory for 1867, as good
as new. We had sought in vain for copy to
replace the one lost in the fire, the value of
which, under the circumstances, can hardly be
Tod
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Rairroaa Ace;ao.,

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Nov. 81.
The Cincinnati express train, bound east
ward, met with an accident about 8 1-2 o'clock
this morning, four miles east of Lyons, caused
by broken rail, which threw off six of the
seven passenger cars, overturning some of them.
Twelve or fifteen passengers were more or less
injured but none seriously Conductor Diz
was the most seriously injured.
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WE would call the attention of our readers,
to the specimen of gliding on glass, now being
done at the Office of J. E. Dow & Son, 2s Ex-
change street, by Hanson Brothers, II Union
street. All in want of signs Of any kind
would do we'll to give them call
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FREE LEcTURE-Rey. Mr.. Gnge, who has
been temporarily supplying State Street
Church pulpit, will deliver lecture in the
chapel Of that church tomorrow friday eve
ming on Biblical Geography. 1t is subject
with which he has made himself familiar, the
Land of the Bible having been special study
with him for some years. He is about publish
lug, and has quite through the London press a
work of three volumes on this subject. Ths
public are invited to. attend the lecture to.mor-
row evening 94a s
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ELEGANT STATIONERY AND GIFT BooKs,-

ELEGANT STATIONERY AND GIFT BOOKS.-C.
r. Chisholm & Brother, 3O7 Congress street,
have received very varied assortment of tint
ed, bordered, and other fancy notepapers, en-
velopes, &c Some charming styles of presen-
tation notepaper, embossed with Christmas
emblems in colors, will be found just the thing
for the approaching holidays. This firm have
also choice collection of standard, and gift
books, both English and American, just now
very seasonable. Ticknor 8, Fields illustrated
series, comprising "Evangeine," aMaud Null
ler," "The Vision of Sir Launfal," and "Flow-
eP-de-Luce" are for sale here.
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PORTLAND AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN. .ls
Newcomb & Arlington's BIinstreIs.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Southern Pine--C. M. Davis & Co.
Copartnership- Allen & Co.
Only $1,000 for good House.
North Yarmouth Academy.
Lost-Wallet. .fIH a
CrOckery Ware, &c--J. F. Land. ....
California Cheap John-J. Newman.
Fancy Stationery-C. r. Chisholm s. Bros.
Farm for Sale. ..-.. ....
Removal-Dr. Gordon.
Boarding-17 Fore street. a
Copartnership- g. Leighton.
Boots, Shoes and Rubbers-G. NJ. Elder.
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SALE OF FURNTURE.-The attention of per-
hold furniture is called to the advertisement of
Furniture at Auction, by H. Bailey & Son, at
No. Carleton street. The furniture is nearly
new, and there will be an opportunity for some
good bargains
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GAS FNTUREs.-The attention of persons in
terested is called to the advertisement of E.
Tarbell & Son, No. II Bromfield street. Boston,
who offer Gas and Coal Fixtures, Chandeliers,
Brackets, Lamps, &C., on favorable terms.
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Washington Correspondence.

New YORK, Nov 21.
The Commercials Washington dispatch
says influential Bostonians are there, press
ing Major Phnney, peace Democrat for the
Colieetorship Of that port, but the President
does not give them encouragement.
The report that Maximilfan is not allowed
to leave Mexico by the French, is not believed
in Washington. Gen. Grant believes however,
that he will embark before the end of Decem-
ber. - sEsEeeM Isl
Itis said that Gen. Logan is making prepar-
ations for the impeachment of the President
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COLLISION The schooner Rinaldo, Capt Ea-
ton, for Deer Isle, while leaving the harbor yes
terday, was run into by schooner Emily, Capt
Grant, from Ellsworth, that was coming in
The Rinaldo was struck on the starboard bow,
carrying away the whole waist forward, and
splitting the water ways. The Rinaldo anchor
ed near the Cape 4i..4@..ls
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HEAVY SwINDLE-W. ID. Edison of Phila-
delphia, and II. e. Barstow, of Boston, under
the firm of W. D. Edison & Co., No. 25 Federal
street Boston, shoe dealers, have stepped out,
after obtaining large amount of goods, which
they shipped to New York and sold at auction
from time to time. 1t is said the merchants in
Boston, Lynn, Milford and other places, are
victimized to the amount of Sl75,OOO. 1t is said
the parties have gone to Canada.
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The Tennessee Legislature Pronounced
Bogus.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 20.
At Murfreesboro', on Saturday, Judge Hen
ry Cooper, of the Circuit Court decided that
the present State Legislature was bogus, and
the franchise unconstitutional.
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Marine Diaasfcp.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Nov. q.
The bark Ostenda reports that on the 18th
inst, three hundred miles northeast of Mas
sau, passed waterlogged bark, apparently
American built, painted black witifwf scroll.
work under her bewsprit and sails, rigging,
bulwarks and fOrecastle gone. The sea was
running too high to board the wreck.
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| A Good Class of Boarders can be accommodated
IA at II, Brick House, Fore Street. nov 22 diw~
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THERE will be meeting of the Roberts and
Sweeney Circle at Longshoreman's Hall, No.
167 Commercial street, at o'clock, Friday
evening, 23d inst. 1t is hoped every member
will be present, as business of importance will
come before the meeting; also, all those wish
ing to join the Circle will have an opportunity
to do so on that evening. Per order.
Portland Nov Dist 1856
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THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
SEPTEMBER TERM-JUDGE FOX PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY-In the case of United States v Jas.
Treat the direct examination Of Mr.. Mayo was coll
cluded, and counsel for defense examined him,
occupying the whole forenoon. In the afternoon Mr..
William Treat was placed upon the stand, and
amlned by Mr. Talbot United States District Attor-
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AN APPLICANT FOR RATIoNs. - An Irish
woman applied to the Relief Committee a
few days since to be supplied with rasions,
stating that she had nine in her family, and
no husband. A member of the committee
took her name and residence and subsequently
called at her house, where, to his great aston
ishment he discovered that she had told the
truth; but, her family consisted of nine stall
wart men acho ,uere boardersf rJ
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LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. q.
A band of regulators has been Organized in
Marion County. Three men have already been
hung and others in the County Jail will prob
ably share the same fate. An unsuccessful at
tempt was made on Friday night to take GER
tain prisoners from the Lebanon jail nda hang
them. +-'t3 '.44l slIos
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1T is very important to our merchants and
others interested to bear in mind that the steam
er City of Richmond makes her last trip to Ma
chias and intermediate landings this week,
leaving Franklin wharf Friday evening at 10
o,cIock ssaf.ls9
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miscellaneous Dispatches.

CINCINNATI Nov. 21.
A formidable protest is being signed by bus
mess men here, irrespective of party, against
the removal of Commissioner Rollins, on the
ground that changes in the revenue depart
ment, especially when good and experienced
men are turned out, is damaging to the public
interests.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Nov. 21.
AT Valley Falls near this city last evening,
Rufus w. Cowden, young married man who
had parted from his wife, called at her resi-
dence, and after an attempt to induce her to
enter carriage, attempted to cut her throat
with razor. She struggled desperately and
successfully for her life, although terribly
wounded in the face, hands, arms and breast,
until her grandfather came and drove off the
murderous wretch with a club The surgeon
who attended the woman, sewed up sixteen
gashes made by the razor. The husband elud-
ed arrest until this forenoon, when he appear
ed near his fathers residence and cut his own
throat so thoroughly that he will probably die.
He was probably partially intoxicated.
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. q.
A fire broke out in Danville this forenoon
consuming Crigler & Gordons store, Flesh
mans dry goods store, Saddler & Co.'s clothing
store and the Danville bakery. The arrest of a
negro for stealing while the fire was raging
threatened to produce riot among the blacks
All was quiet at last accounts.
FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. q.
Robert Gould, the ex-rebel Commissioner of
EXcnang3, accompanied Dy II niece OF JeH Ia
Wis, arrived this morning on visit to prisoner
and family. The Methodist Ministers from
Richmond also had interviews with Davis to-
day. Mr.. Ould returned to Richmond this af-
ternOOn.
CHARLESTON, s. c., Nov. 81.
The election for officers of the Grand Lodge
of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of
South Carolina resulted in the reelection of
Governor Orr as Grand Master, and w. Schroe-
der, Treasurer, r. L. Brus, Grand Secretary, vice
A. q. Mackey
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BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs.-" Your Troches
are too well and favorably known to need commenda
ton Hon. CHAs. A. PHELPS,
Pres. Mass. Senate.
"My communication with the world has been very
much enlarged by the Lozenge which now carry al
ways in my pocket; that trouble in my throat flor
which the Troches are specihc) having made me
often mere whisrerer. Mp. WILLIS,
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The Turf.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.
The race over the National Course to-day
was between Jerome, Lady Lightwood and
Monitor Jerome was the winner. Mile heats,
best three in five. Generals Grant and Logan
were among the spectators Dexter is to trot
on Saturday Ett. HFEUE.
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EUROPEAN AND NORTH AMERICAN RAIL
wAY.-We are informed that contract for the
construction of this important road to the
Five Islands" about 60 miles above Bangor,
has been closed with responsible parties, and
that the work thereon will be commenced i'm
mediately. 4T
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SEIzUREs.-Three seizures of liquors and ale
were made by the police yesterday. One of
them included several barrels of imported bot
Iol o1a