The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-04-23
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vs. A great many persons are at q loss to
know how to dispose of ragged and mutilated
currency that accumulates on their hands. 1t
is the easiest thing in the world and without
any expense. When you get three dollars
worth on hand, put it in q small package, pin a
paper band around it with your name, post
office address, and amount; then put it in an
envelope and address it to the Treasury of
the United States, Washington, d. CO. In, a
few days you will receive new currency in re-
turn. 1t goes and returns free of postage, ..,;
ER A man in a mask recently left vaude-
Vile at the door of Paris theatre, with the
following energetic epistle to the manager
"Sir, if you open my piece you will read it; if
you read it you will put it in rehearsal; if you
put it ip rehearsal you will play it; if you play
it you will have a great success; if you don't
play it will murder you. Aliquis.' q a99ii
The Detroit Tribune learns that the ice
at Mackinac ON the 4th inst, was two-and-a-
half feet thick. solid and blue, and at least one
and-a-half feet of snow on it. Far out in Lake
Huron, beyond Bois Blanc Island, there is a
solid sheet of ice
-@B Mr.. Stewards diplomatic policy in re-
gard to Mexico has to many been an enigma.
Thus far he has treated French interference in
the affairs of Mexico with kid gloves. He has,
wisely perhaps, avoided any very Irritating ex-
pressions, and as Louis Napoleon intimated
that all he desired was time to extricate HIM
self from the position which he unfortunately
oco.t'iHFa, sE.-7sewara L-a r.A~sued inactivity,
and his advice has been followed. The New
York Times, which has supported this policy,
has recently made a change of front. 1t has
been ascertained that Napoleon will withdraw
his troops, but that Austria, in consideration
of the REIMBURSEMENT by Macmillan of his
rights of succession to the throne, will send
him six thousand troops. The Times SAYS
France had some show of ground for war
with Mexico, and could plead the necessity of
redre ssing wrongs and enforcing claims as an
excuse therefor. But Austria can make no
such pretense. nI If she sends troops there at
all, it must be for a purpose which we cannot
recognize as Lawful, just or consistent with our
own security; and the landing of the very first
regiment should be disputed by the men and
arms of the United States"
EB The celebration of the anniversary of
emancipation in the District Of Columbia was
great event in Washington The procession
was over mile long, contained upwards of
5000 persons, marched to the music of eleven
bands and carriedlmore than hundred ban
ners. After visiting the White House, the
procession moved to the Capitol. Hundreds
OF houses along the way were decked with
f.ags In the square, the speakers stand was
decorated with flags, and in front with Presi-
dent Lincoln's message announcing the ap-
proval of the act of emancipation. A letter
was read from Senator Sumner. Speeches
were made by Rev. DR.. Garnett, of the princi-
pal colored church in Washington, Senator
Trumbull, Senator Wilson, Major General
Howard, Mr.. William Howard Day, the col
ored orator Of New York, Hon. Mr.. Julian of
Indiana, and others, the meeting lasting until
6 o'clock. The sobriety and good conduct of
the people chiefly concerned in the celebration
is especially noteworthy and gratifying.