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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-05-26

Secretary Harlan's letter declining a sere-
made from the National Union club, was re-
served at the time for the hearing OF the club
alone. 1t has since been published, as fol-
lows:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, |
WASHINGTON, May 23.
Sir: Several days since l received note
signed by you as President of the National
Union Club, informing me of your intention
to serenade the President and his Cabinet Of
ticers ON an evening which you then named,
ana note from the Secretary Of this organi-
zatlon announcing its postpOnement on ac-
count OF the character Of the weather. have
to-day received a third note, signed by the
corresponding secretary, informing me that
the serenade will be rendered this evening at
eight o'clock.
After rendering you and the club my thanks
Tor the compliment of including me in the
number to be thus honored, | regret to be
compelled to add that my engagements rem
der 1t lmpracticabe for me to be present.
This circumstance gives me less pain as am
not conscious of having done anything which
entities me personally to the honor of such an
ovation. And if this proposed call is intend
ed, as the newspapers assert, to furnish the
officials connected with the Executive Depart
ment OF the government an opportunity to
announce their opinions on political subjects.
| am inclined to think it pardonable egotism
for me to suppose that my opinions are fully
known to all who may consider them of suffi-
clent consequence to merit a passing notice,
as frankly proclaimed them ON the floor Of
the Senate and from the rostrum for ten con-
secutive years next preceding the commence
ment OF my services as Secretary OF the Inte-
rior and have not at any time, when occasion
required it, failed to express my views with
entire candor. As my political associations in
the past have not been doubtful, do not in
tend that they shall be so in future l have
been four times elected to a seat in the Unit
ed States Senate by the Legislature of Iowa,
as representative of the Republican Union
party; and as a member of that political or
ganization, was appointed to the office now
mold. To betray the confidence thus reposed
in me would be manifestation of ingratitude
SO glaringly dishonorable that am sure no
intelligent member Of your organisation ex-
poets 1t; +; nor can it be expected that will do
or say anything which would, in my opinion,
organization until the purposes Of its creation
shall have been fully accomplished.
have the honor to lie very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JAS. HARLAN.
= To Hon. A. w. Randall,
President NJ U. Cub, Washington, d. C.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-05-26

THEATRE.-There was fine audience at Deerng
Hal last evening, to witness the play of East Lynne
which was performed in very acceptable manner
Miss Dollie Bidwell in her dual personaon Of Lady
Isabel and Madame Vine, received repeated plaudts
The play was well cast and well performed.
This evening the drama of the French Spy, and
the comedietta Of the Chimney Corner will be pro-
duoed. MIR. S. f. Browne will make his first appear
anca.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
THE TRIAL OF JEFF. DAVIS.
PARDON Ms, SC.

WASHINGTON, May 25.
The Senate rejected the nomination of w.
ii. Purnen as Postmaster of Baltimore.
An effort is being made with the consent of
all parties, to postpone the trial of jeff Davis
until fall. The arrangement seems probable
The Republican Senators adjourned at an
early hour this afternoon, for the purpose of
going into caucus On the reconstruction prop
ositions. ltwAs thought the final result would
oe iaclitated by previous private consultation,
conflicting views in open Senate. 81. .r,
John and Jacob Beershan, of New Jersey,
having served a year Imprisonment for evad-
ing the revenue tax law, and being unable to
pay the line imposed, has been pardoned by
the President.
1t has been decided that no bounty or ar
rearages OF pay be allowed to the widows or
heirs of any deserter. ~
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RALEIGH, N. c., May 25.
The Convention did nothing to-day of po-
litical Importance. A message received from
Governor Worth says he has no recommended
tions to make for reconstruction measures, but
that the temper of Congress must be waited
for. He says all are loyal here including the
Congressman elect. The President is heartily
endorsed, and civil government is in complete
operation. He also compliments Gen. Rugers
administration,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-05-26

AN HONEST MANA Nashville paper re-
ports a conversation between Mississippi
planter and rebel soldier regarding the pas
sage, by the Legislature of Tennessee, OF a
bill DISTINGUISHING those who had been active
in the rebellion. The planter was very full of
wrath because of this legislation, but the SOL
der said: b.l
can't blame the Legislature for acting as il
did. 1t did nothing but what we intended 10
do had we won the fight in place of the Yam
KEGS. II we had held Tennessee we would
not have allowed Union men to vote or hol5
Office, and there is no sense in my ABUSING
Others for doing to Inc what had iully deter,
mined to do to them had circumstances been
different. ! cont deny that it is pretty rough
to be denied a vote, but still it is the fate of
war, and know that we Confederates were
determined to disiranchise all who were
against us. We have no business at all TO
complain.
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The largest locomotive ever made in New
England has just been finished in East Boston.
1t weighs thirty tons, has ten wheels, and is ex-
pected to draw thousand tons of coal on the
Lehigh Valley railroad in PENNSYLVANIA
The Crown Prince of Denmark has paid a
visit to M. Theirs to thank him for his eloquent
defence of Denmark in his recent speech.
"A grandson Of Cuvier has been appointed
asub-governor of the Bank of France, with q
salary of 100000 per annum.
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From Louisiana.

3 ias NEW ORLEANS, May 70
The estimated cotton crop of Louisiana will
be about one third Of the crop of 1861. That
of East Louisiana is estimated at two-thirds,
and North and Middle Louisiana about one
, fifth. In the Red River country and other
overfowed districts scarcely any cotton has
been raised,
The Red River levees have given way, and
the whole country is submerged from Natchez
to Chesdown.
Sugar cane is promising where not sub
merged.
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MUNICIPAL COURT.
zINGsBURY j., PRESIDING

FRIDAY. Johh ii. Constello pleaded guilty to a
charge Of assault and battery James McLaugh-
n and was fined ten dollars and costs and required
to furnish suretes in the suretes in the sum of 500
to keep the peace six months. He paid the fine and
costs and furnished the securities N. Webb appear
ed for the State and Evans s. Putnam for the de-
fense. ra.r.t
Michael Lodn, Edward Buckell, Martin Clay and
Il. Il. Robinson, on search and seizure processes,
each paid s22.2o fine and costs.
NJ Mccarthy, for larceny of clothing from the
shop OF E. Leveen &,Co., was fined ten dollars and
costs which he paid.
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FIRE ON A RAILROAD BRIDGE.-Ast the down pas
senger train of Thursday on the Portland s. Kenne-
bee railroad passed the bridge over the Cathance
stream, in Bowdoinham, the bridge at that point
discovered to be fire. The train was Immediately
stopped and the flames, which bad made but little
headway, were extinguished with few buckets OF
water. The origin of the fire is unknown, but the
escape Of the company from serious loss was ortu-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-05-26

I. o. G. IA lodge OF Good Templars was formed
at Peaks Island Thursday evening" under the title
of Island Lodge, consisting of twenty-seven mem-
bers to start WITH all belonging to Peaks and the ad
joining islands. Eighty members Of Seaside Ledge
of Cape Elizabeth Ferry went down to the nstalla-
ton of the officers which performed by the Dep
uty Grand Master of the State Mr. Gardiner Of Cape
Elizabeth. 1t was pleasant time, and it was two
o'clock in the morning when the members OF Seaside
Lodge returned to the Cape.
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ATTEMPT TO AssAssINATE CoUNr Drs-
MARK.-The mails received by the last Eng
lish steamer bring the following telegram.
published without comment in the latest Lon-
don papers: M aa, RI f..
Berlin, May 7.-This afternoon, about @ o.
clock, well-dressed man fred several shots
from revolver at Count Bismark. in the In
ter den Linden street. The would-be assassin
was immediately arrested, having been seized
by Count Bismark himself who was not
wounded by any of the Shots ltsas.
IL +. M-The attempt upon the life of
Count Bismark was made at O'Clock this
evening, as the Count was returning on foot
along the Unter den Linden, after having had
an audience of the King. Upon reaching the
Schadow-strasse he was fired at from behind
by man, who discharged at him two barrels
Of revolver. Doth shots, however, missed
the Count, who Immediately turned and seized
the man. In the struggle which ensued be-
tween them the assassin fired three shots from
his revolver. Count Bismark remained un-
hurt. with the exception of slight confusion.
His clothes were also burnt by the nearness Of
the three last discharges. The perpetrator of
the attempted assassination, who was imme-
diately arrested by the police, is man thirty
two years of age, son of the Republican
refugee Carl Blind. 1t appears that he came
from Hohenheim, in Wurtemberg, with the
deliberate intention of assassinating Count
Bismark. e .lle-l
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From Fortress Monroe,

FORTRESS MONROE, May 25.
Instructions from Washington were receiy-
ed this morning by Major Gen. Miles to give
JEFF Davis, ON his parole, the freedom of the
fort, retiring to his room at Carroll Hall at
night. Shea and O'Conner, his counsel, have
been allowed access to the fort and private in
terviews with him at any time.
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Triat Of JEFF Daris to be Postponed.

, NEW YORK, May 20.
The Herald's special Washington dispatch
says tne triai OF Davis will probably be post
to the strong feeling on the subject in Rich
mond. Much animosty prevails against the
grand jury that indicted him, and until this
subsidies the Attorney General thinks it best
to delay the trial. N 5&sE8@i
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-05-26

BOLD RoBBERY.-B Between nine and ten O'Clock,
yesterday morning, during the momenary absence of
Mr. Joseph Sterling from his fish market on Com
mercal Street, it entered and the money drawer
red of abont 800 in bills and $32 in currency The
affair was done with lightning rapidity, Mr.. S. was
not absent two minutes from his shop. -., t.-
Towards evening Mr.. Sterling was informed by
MI Cornelius, that of the latter had been told
6y lad named Harper that he (Harper) had $50
which he had got at the fish market. Mr.. Sterling
placed the matter in the hands Of officers Pickett and
drihben. and they arrested Harper, lad about 12
years of age, and George Talbot, anotcr lad, with
whom he had divided a portion Of the money
About S1O2 were recovered and the lads were locked
up for examination. A-
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A Libeler of the Freedmsen's Bureau made
to Confess his osc,a Lies-The Riot Iaayesti-
cation.
MEMpuIs. Tenn. Nav "a.

AAEnuI hAce lCuh 1AAdy G1s
A card appeared yesterday morning in the
Bulletin signed by d. II. Roberts, charging
General Runkle, Superintendent of the Freed
mems Bureau, in connection with G. c. Smith
of the Intelligencer, with refusing to contract
for the employ of freedmen, without bonus
of SIS apiece. The same statement was tele-
graphed in advance to the papers in several of
the northern cities. 1t appears that dishon-
orable propositions were made to the officers
of the Bureau, which failed to accomplish
their purpose, and Roberts resorts to the cor
respondent OF a Northern newspaper, who
published the card, and another correspondent
telegraphed it in order to bring the Bureau
into disrepute. A statement appeared in all
the papers this morning, signed by Roberts,
denying and retracting everything in his card
of the day before.
The Congressional committee to-day exam
ined a number of witnesses. The investiga-
ton is likely to cover more ground than was
expected and to show that the riot was more
extensive in. its resu is than was previously
reDOrted,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-05-26

OF course during this coming season, all cases OF
cholc, cholera morbus cholera infantum, dysentery,
and of every kindred disease will be regarded by the
masses as symptoms of - Asiatic Cholera. Let
those who think be sensible, and at once procure
those reliable remedies of Rev. DIR. Hamlin's care
fully prepared by Messrs. Crosman q Co., from the
pureSt drugs,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-05-26

BRILLIANcY Of complexion is desirable in q lady,
and for the preservation of it Burnett's "Kalston"
is guaranteed to be most powerful auxiliary. In
famation from sunburn and the dryness caused by
the wind and air is remedied by its application. It
softens the skin and is admirably adapted to GENTLE
mems use after shaving. 1t is sold everywhere.
,is dec23-1ay1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-05-26
Portland Glass House,

The large additional furnace at the Glass House
ON Canal or West Commercial stie eet in process
oferecon, adjoining the present furnace house is ap
preaching completion exteriorly; the walls are up,
and workmen are now finishing the grca. chimney
inc furnace will he large enough to contain about
.weNe pots; the present one contains eight. Every
'ihs about the new building is to be as near ire-
PROOF Us possible The building will be ready for
cupahcy and manufacturing purposes about the LIST
u august. The business of the work is under the
uiiec'loh Oh the skn polite aud efficient Superin-
tencent' Mr. Enoch Eggerton, and is increasing to q
great extent; their fine styles of table ware being in
great demand wherever they are known.
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NEW YORK. May 25.
At an early hour this morning fire broke
out in the Hudson river freight depot, destroy
ing one large building and several sheds, IS or
20 loaded cars, 1000 bales of hay and two
horses. The loss is probably sixty or seventy
thousand dollars.
The building No. 654 Broadway, occupied
by Scribner & Co., publishers, and J. C. Morse
and others, was damaged by fire last night
Loss not heavy,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-05-26

CATARRH.-The origin Of Catarrh is in most cases
neglected cold, which can be relieved by the of
"Brown's Bronchial Troches," by soothing the irr-
tated and infamed membrane extending from the
nose to the throat For coughs and throat diseases
the Troches are of great service. d&w1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-05-26

SUGAR REFINERY.-The foundation of the new
Sugar Refinery building is being laid with unusual
care the site adjoining the Portland Gass Works,
on Canal or West Commercial street. Messrs. S. C..
& G. NJ. Chase will do the mason work, and Messrs.
Cummings s. Brock the carpentry. The work on the
walls was commenced yesterday, and win soon be
erected. arls t-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-05-26

GYMNAsTIc UNIoN.-The members of this associ-
alton are hereby notified that the annual business
meeting viii be held at the Hall formerly occupied by
them 1-2 Free Street Block-on Monday evening"
May 2Sth, at 1-2 O'clock Per order.
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EVENING SESSION,

The tax bill was taken up. A few verbal
amendments only were made down to section
thirty three.
MIR. Stevens moved an amendment that
two cents per gallon be paid inspectors of dis
tilleries, instead of a salary, but the fees not
to exceed 81 800 per annum.
The section was finally amended by fixing
the salary at five dollars per day.
An amendment was offered to the 36th
section, to reduce the tax on whiskey to one
dollar per gallon. Rejected.
An amendment relative to tar being offered,
Mr.. Kelly sent up an extract from the North
Carolinian which, Mr.. Kelly said, seemed to
reflect the views Of our sagacious Secretary of
the Treasury, declaring that the Southern peo-
pie would never submit to direct tax except
at the point of the bayonet.
Mr. Stevens asked if it was an extract from
The speech OF the Secretary OF the Treasury.
Mr.. Kelly replied that it was only the views
of one of the Secretary's friends, who agreed
with him that all laws passed by Congress while
the Southern members were not here were
unconstitutional.
The free list was amended by adding va
riety of drugs and other articles.
Lamps and lanterns, the glass metals OF
which have paid a tax, We're struck from the
free list.
Section Is was struck out.
The Committee rose, having proceeded as
far as the 23d section. The House took re-
cess.
The 42d section was amended by providing
that inspectors in charge of distilleries who
shall conspire with distilers to defraud the
Government, shall be guilty Of misdemeanor
The Committee rose, and the House ad-
journed
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RATES OF ApvEnTIsING.-One inch OF SPACE. In
length OF column, constitute \ square
I5o per square daily first week: rs cents per
week after; three Insertions or less 90: continu
ing every other day after first week, 30 cents
Halt square, three insertions OF less rs cents; one
week. $1.OO; so cents psr week after.
Under head OF "AMUsEMENrs," $500 per square
per week; three insertions or less S15O
SPECIAL NOTICES." S1.25 per square first nser-
tion and 70 cts per square for each subsequent in
serIlon; half square, $1.00 first insertion, 10 cts
each subsequent insertion.
, Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (which has a large circulation in every par
OF the State) for $100 per square for first insertion
and so cents per square for Zach subsequent nser-
ton.
e9- JOB PRINTING. of every description. exc
cuted with dispatch; and all business pertaining TO
theolice or Paper promptly transacted ON applica
ton as above.
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New YORK, May 25.
News from Honduras to May 4th, states the
Indians from Yucatan made raid on the ma
hogany cutters on the Rio Bravo, and plunder-
ed every one they could find,
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New Advertisements.
A Chance to Make Money
BY INVESTING IN
y II A TIE. HTS
Or THE
New and one of the most Wonderful
Inventions of the Age,
llOWarth Patent Pocket Dinner Pail.

llE great desideratuin of this new patent consis
4 in its being MADE of continuous rings or bands,
SO that after the meal has been eaten they can be SO
folded, one within the other, to MAKO it small
enough to be put into any common coat pocket At
the bottom OF the pail is cell Of capacity to hold
conee tea or chocolate sufficient for a meal which
the bulk. 49, '-'' "
In order to be appreciated it must DO seen Per-
sons gong ON picnic and pleasure excursions into
the country or to the Islands, where the comforts
chase one as soon as they are put on sale Every
school boy and girl will want one. The mechanic
and the day laborer need no longer be en:umbered
by carrying large tin pail to and from their labor
The patentees claim this entirely new and origi-
nal, and would invite the public generally to call and
examine the article at the
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Destructive Fires.

YoNKERs, N. Y. May 25.
The large building known as the Bedstegd
Factory, was burned to-day. Loss on building
and machinery $10,500. Half insured. A
large quantity OF cotton stored in the building
was destroyed. Fully insured. r.
m BATH, N. Y, May "a
tirely destroyed by an incendiary fire this
morning. Loss 100000.
PHILADELPHIA, May 25.
The large wooden and cotton mills of Sim
con Lord at Darby, seven miles from this city,
were damaged to-day to the amount of $10,-
600. About two Thousand hands were en-
ployed in these mills. #
q DETROIT, May Is.
The greater portion of the business part of
Pawpaw, Michigan, was destroyed by fire this
afternoon. -Four dry goods, two drug, ore.
grocery and one crockery store were am6ng
the buildings destroyed
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Ne,c York Board of Health.

At meeting of the Board of Health to-
day, it was voted to destroy all clothing from
small pox and cholera cases. They also re-
commend the dlsuse of all mineral waters, ex-
cept good soda water. sl
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N OTI Q Il
JOHN e. DOW G. 81
Casco Street Seminary

rJ,HE Summer Term of this School for Young La
L dies and Misses, will commence Monday, May
21st. For terms Sc, inquire at No 10 Preole 81.
MISS MARY 6. HALL, Principal.
May 18--d8t*
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Ratification If the Constitutional Amend
In West YirgintQ,

WHEELING, W. Va, May rs. =
The election in West Virginia, yesterday,
for the ratification or rejection Of the Consti-
tutiOnal amendment disfranchising persons
engaged in the rebellion, passed off very qui-
etlO Returns from interior counties come in
very slowly. Full returns have been received
from eleven counties which indicate large
majorities for ratification. Wheeling city
and Ohio county give over 500 majority for re-
lection.
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BURNETT's CoCOAINE.-No other preparations 80
exactly suit the various conditions of the human
hair feb5-desly
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Health of Senator Wright.
NEWARK, N. j., May 25.
Senator Wright is physically better and in
full possession OF his mental faculties.
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BALTIMORE, May 25.
Judge Giles decided in the United States
District Court to-day a petition for injunction
against the city passenger railway, for refus-
ing to allow petitioner, A. A. Bradley, colored,
to ride in said cars. The Judge ordered that
the facts stated in the petition do not present
a case for equitable action of Court by way of
injunction. Tie petitioner claims to be a
lawyer from Boston. The colored people gen.
orally protest against his course as uncalled
for interference in their behalf
TORONTO, G. W., May 25.
The counsel for the Cornwall prisoners
charged with Fenianism, applied 10 the Court
The Chief Justice promised Judgment to-
morrow.
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From Canaaa-The queens Bissh-Dav-ou.

TORONTO, c. E., April "a.
The Queens birth day was celebrated
During the firing of a salute at Gait, a cannon
explosion killed two persons,