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FROM WASHINGTON.
Trade with British America.
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if 9st seian 20 WASHINGTON, June 13.
From the 1st of July next, letters posted in
the United States addressed to the Dutch
West Indies, Curacao, Saba, st. Eustatius, and
st. Martins, may be transmitted to their desti-
nation via France, in the French mail, at a
postage of 33 cents each single rate of one
quarter ounce or under; prepayment being
optional with the sender. - g.sa
Of the recently established or reopened
Post Offices in the South there were very few
in which the Postmasters or Postmistresses
appointed could not take the oath. The peo-
pie generally are beginning to understand that
the oath is indispensable.
The records of the Treasury Department
show our aggregate trade with British Ameri-
ca for the year ending June so, 1865, was over
$66O00,000; the tonnage of vessels cleared for
British America during the year was over $S,-
100000, and the entrances from British Amer
lea 100000 tons. Since the abrogation of
the Reciprocity Treaty, American purchasers
have been paying higher rates for Canadian
timber, and purchasing in larger quantities
than in 1866, notwithstanding the necessity of
paying 20 per cent. ON the frontier. .
DIR. Whipple. of New Hampshire. T. Ellie
ry, of Vermont, and others, have been appoint
ell to the Naval Academy by the P~as; to-day
Green ClayiSmitt hrfesfdent as Governor Of
Montana.
Z. IN. Coxetter, South Carolina pirate dur
ing the war, has been pardoned by the Presi-
dent on the recommendation of Senator POM
eroy. L. Rosseau, once q Commodore in our
navy, was also pardoned. aii 4H
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VARIETIES.

There is rumor from Italy that King Vic
tor Emmanuel intends to abdicate, after the
war, in favor of his son, Prince Humbert, and
to take up his future residence in Paris.
The mint at Philadelphia will this week
begin the coinage of the new five-cent pieces,
after which they can be had by addressing the
director, James Pollock, who will forward
them by express in sums of fifty dollars and
upwards free of charge
General Howard is ahead in votes for the
magnificent sword at the great fair in Wash
ington, and Senator Harris, leads among the
senators for gold-headed cane.
"A Texas editor, reviewing the Civil Rights
bill, and the Texas papers that pretend to ap-
prove it, says We've buried the batcbet-
yes, and we've eaten dirt enough to cover it for
ever; but as some emphatic writer says, ID
if we have much respect for the man who pre.
tends that he likes it,"
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Inseress.ng Ne,rs from. MeY;eo.

NEW YORK June 13.
i Vera Cruz dates of the 1st inst, and City of
Mexico of the 2Sth ult., have been received
They announce that Macmillan arrived at
the latter place on the ult
Thirteen persons had been imprisoned at
Acodada, charged with being implicated in
the death of Baron De Huart, the Belgian
Commissioner, at Rio Fro.
Gen. Regules was in force at Michoacan.
An attack on Lacombaro by Rorde, Quinica.
|. Gonzales and Olivares, was expected.
Some of Corona's men had armed a vessel
to prey on merchant vessels in the gulf of
Cortes. g-. re,.7srtr-
Communication with Mazatlan had been
cut off by guerillas.
The town of Hermosilla was captured on
the 4th ult., by Garcia Morales, together with
the garrison of $50 men and forty French
men of the Foreign Legion. Only three of
the latter were left alive. A French priest
and two French residents were also killed.
Lieut.. Rosinki was killed. The French ac-
count says the Liberals were afterwards rout-
ed and $50 killed.
The Liberals under Varges occupied the
town of Yuca. 1
The Liberals were much encouraged by
the correspondence between the United States
and France.
It is said Maximilian is prepared for the
withdrawal of the French troops.
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STATE PENSIONS. At the meeting of the
evening, June 18th, acting as municipal au-
thoritiss under the instructions of the Gov
ernor and Council. Aldermen Morgan and
Giddings were appointed and charged with
the duty of making needful arrangements for
and superintending the reception of applica-
tions for State pension under the law of 1866,
approved Feb. 23d, and M. A. Blanchard ap-
pointed to receive the same and make out the
necessary papers under their directions.
Applications may be made by the persons
hereinafter indicated, between the hours of
two and five O'Clock, p. NJ, on Saturday, Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 10th,
; 18th, 18th and Goth, at room No. IS, lower
floor, City Building, being the same in which
q the Stale aid is paid, and at such other times
as may hereafter be appointed. ag
All applications must be made In person by
disabled soldiers or seamen, residents of this
city, who have served and been credited on
the quota of Maine, by the widows of such
deceased soldiers or sailors, and by the legal
guardian of orphan children under 12 gears
Of age Of such deceased persons and no 9TH
ers.
Persons entitled to the benefits of this law
are only those who, by the pension (if any
received from the United States, with their
own labor and resources are unable to obtain
a livlihood for themselves and those depen-
dent upon them.
Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, orphan
children of twelve years of age and upwards
and children of any age, rot orphans of such
disabled soldiers and seamen, are in no case
and under no circumstances entitled to pen.
sion under this law. a-a
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OF Oxford County-report ice and snow very
common on the sides of the hills. While at
Wilson's Mills they found a well frozen over,
with the exception of a passage kept open to
let down bucket. In the extreme northwes-
tern portion of the State the trees were just
beginning to leave out on the last days of May.
The River and Harbor Improvement bilh
which passed the House Of Representatives
some six weeks ago, was taken up and passed
Dy the Senate on Monday, with some amend
ments to whichit is expected. the House will
agree. The Maine appropriations in the bill
are as follows: For the improvement of the
henneoec River, between Sheppard's Point
and Augusta, $4,000; for continuing the re-
pair of the piers in the Saco River, $4,000; for
extending the breakwater at Portland Harbor.
$780, O5 ,,-t
The Machias Republican learns that Alon-
20 Crosby and William Kinston of Whiting,
trapped bear in "dead fall," ," on the 9th inst,
which weighed two hundred pounds. These
-depredators are quite plenty in that vicinity
and they have already done considerable dam
age, having killed several cattle and sheep.
The Saco Democrat says on Tuesday last
Michael Mccormick accidentally fell from a
vessel on a wharf and was drowned !
i! The Farmer says novel arrangement for
announcing the arrival of the train at the sew
eral stations, has been placed in the cars on the
2. 8 K. Railroad, and should it prove entirely
satisfactory, believe it is the intention of the
Company to introduce them upon all the cars
running with passenger trains. 1t consists of
a small case with glass front, placed upon
brackets at the forward end of the car, upon
which are the letters, "The next Station" In
this is roll of white linen, upon which are
printed in bold letters, the names of all the
stations upon the road. As soon as one is pass
ed the brakeman, with a key turns up the name
of the next station, which is constantly before
fore the passengers until the station is reached.
There is pond in Roxbury, Oxford coun-
ty, where picherel were placed eight years ago,
and between seven and eight tons of this fish
were caught there during the past winter.
- The Whig, learns that a child of Capt.
Robert p. Thompson of Penobscot was so badly
burned by its clothes taking fire on Friday of
last week that it died in few hours.
The Pennington Chronicle says grass in
ehas iOSion Piofoo W oc iaeHor uduiy WtuteI
killed, and the hay crop will probably be less
than average. q C II A
The Presque Isle Sunrise, referring to the
report, originating, we think, with the Lewiston
journal, that Mr. w. Blossom, .Sen., SO long
confined in Canadian Jail for alleged compile
ity in the attempted kidnapping of George N.
Sanders, had received an appointment in the
Custom House at Fort Fairfield, says nothing
is known at Fort Fairfield of any such appoint
ment, and it is believed the announcement
must be incorrect. -L 4 as
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THE FENIANS.
Proclamation to the I-isI.
Ar27ey. 70
A FRESH CAMPAIGN TO BE
INAUGURATED.
Examination of Fenian omcer..

.a ~ BUFFALO, N. Y, June IS.
Peep O'Day, Head Centre of Buffalo, has
returned from New York and applied to Gen.
| Barry for return of the arms and ammuni-
tion seized here. O'Day claims the arms as
private property, and said he had made advan-
| ces on them as auctioneer and commission
merchant. Gen. Barry replied that he was
| only the custodian of the arms and had seiz-
| ell them by order of his superior officer.
The Board of Trade yesterday subscribed
| $500. to furnish supplies or transportation to
| destitute Fenians. Only about 160 Fenians
| had accepted transportation under Gen. Bar
| ry's order up to noon to-day.
A guard has been detailed by Gen. Barry
to occupy the telegraph Office in this city to
aid if necessary, the enforcement of the order
prohibiting the transmission oil Fenian dis
patches. 4ia ~ 1sl a09 san
1t is said Brig. Gen. Burns has taken COM
mand of the Feniap forces here.
rs Two companies OF Indians have come here
to aid the Fenians.
Gen. Alexander cCook, while visiting the
Canada side at Niagara Falls, yesterday, was
arrestedzby some Canadian volunteers, who
considered him a suspicious person, but on
proving his identity; he was released.
New YORK, Juie 49,
Mr.. Roberts has issued a proclamation to
the Irish Republican Army, advising the mem-
DerS IuefeOI 10 rSIuru tO Ju6lr MONIES Until @
fresh campaign is inaugurated, which win be
at no far distant day. He recommends this
in view of the unexpected repressive meas
ures of the United States Executive at WASH
ington to crush the cooperative movement
for the liberation of Ireland"
.ENNNRa ST. Louis, June Is.
The Fenian trials closed yesterday, and re-
suited in holding about half the parties ar
rested in bonds from 81 goo to $1,000, The
remainder were discharged. q i,ias4saat
i a.5ls rs 5lsa B MALONE, June H. |
In response to aserenade last night, Gen.
Meade advised the Fenians to return to their
homes, saying that unless they did SO he
should use sufficient force to compel obedi-
ence' to his orders. The Fenians interrupted
his speech with cheers for Gems. Sweeney and
Murphy and others. To-day, squads Of sol
diers are patroling the town, picking up the
fag ends of the Fenian army, escorting them
to the depots and seeing them safely off,
Hardly one is to be seen about town to-day
1t is reported that some are lurking about the
country, plundering.l bio 81
Gen. Meade left tonight for st. Adams.
The examination Of the Fenian officers is
closed. They are heldto bail.
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POLITICAL.

The Administration has found Q compen-
sation for the popular disapproyal of its Fenian
policy. Sir Frederick Bruce, the British Min
lister at Washington, assures Mr.. Seward Of his
entire satisfaction with the proceedings of the
American Government. lt
AT time when only three towns had cleo
ted delegates to the Bangor Convention and
those three had chosen "a Spring men, the Au-
gusta correspondent OF the Boston journal
took occasion to state that Gen. Chamberlain $
prospects were improving and his nomination
had become certain. The Journal has since
discovered that its information was--as Josh
Billings says-not far from out of the way, and
disclaims any intention of interfering inthe con-
test. i ''- ..' .- 4.}
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MUNICIPAL M COURT.

wEDNEsDAY.-Charies F. Reynolds pleaded guilty
70 tne larceny of $3.50 worth of clothing from the
dwelhng house of Gen. Shepley, and in default Of
pail IN the sum of $780, for his appearance at the Ju-
iy term OF the s. j. Court, was committed to JAIL
George e. Strayton was brought up charged with
receiving the above articles, OF portion of them,
kno" ing them to be stolen. He pleaded not guilty.
put the Recorder thought there probabe cause,
and in default Of bail in; the sum Of $500, he was
committed to answer to the S. j. Court.
The liquor and vessels, seized short time since in
the shop Of r. r. Robinson, were forfeited to the
city, no person appearing to claim the same
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Board of Trade.

A special meeting of the Board of Trade
was held last evening-Viee President Wood
man presiding. 'a ias rF.7 sai7a
Messrs. Charles M. Gore, A. L. Dennison, J.
Winslow Jones, Henry P. Wood, George o. K.
Cram, Frank J. Dana, George o. Gosse and j.
T. McGregor we're elected members.
After transacting some other business the
Board adjourned.
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From California.

SAN Francisco, June 9.
Steamer California from Victoria, brings
$4,000 in treasure.
Patents had been issued for upwards of g.
100000 acres of land, belonging to the Span
ish and Mexican grants, to which the Courts
have confirmed the titles.
Steamer Golden Age sailed for Panama to-
day, carrying 81 ,95s, 200 in treasure, of which
S1617,900 is for New York, ll' Aa,
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s. T.-1s60.-X.-The amount of Plantation Ritz
ters sold in one year Is something startling. They
woud NIL Broadway six feet high, from the Park to
ttn street brakes manufactory is one of the nsti-
tntl4ns n IN New York. tits said that Drake painted
az tne rocks in the Eastern States with his cabastic
-. I.-lseO-X" and then got the old granny legis-
"a tors 70 pass law preventing disfguring the face
o. nature which gives him monopoly. We do not
know how this is, but do know that Plantation
are used by all classes Of the community and are
death on Dyspepsia-certain. They arc very invigo-
tizer.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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"In lifting the Kettle from the fire scalded myself
very severely-one hand almost to a crisp. The tor.
ture was unbearable. y The Mexican Mus
tang Liniment relieved thep pain almost Immediately
lthealed rapidly, and left very little scar. s =
CmAs. FOSTER, 420 Broad St., Philadelphia"
Inns IS merely sample of what the Mustang Lini-
swelings, sprans cuts bruises spavins etc., either
upon man or beast.
Beware of counterfeits. None is genuine unless
wrapped in fine steel-pate engravings, bearing the
signature Of G. w. WestbrOok, Chemist, and the
private stamp Of DEMAs BARNES & Co., New York
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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Neac York Items.

NEW YORK, June Is.
Moses F. Odell, Naval Officer of this poIt
died to-day.
The strike of the ship carpenters, caulkers,
and others employed in the ship yards, prac-
tically ended by the return of many of the
mechanics to work at ten hours per day, yield
ing the point they struck for.
The actual shipments of gold to Europe to-
day, were $3,749, 741. r.
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WHAT DID Ir PA young lady, returning to her
country home after soj0urn OF few months in New
York, was hardly recognized by her friends. In
place Of rustic, flushed face she had q soft ruby
complexion, of almost marble smoothness, and in
them plainly she used Hagan's Magnolia Balm, and
would not be without it. ANY lady can improve her
personal appearance very much by using this article.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists
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The Turf.
TU5 TUHs 10
New YORK,

New YORK, June 13.
At the trot yesterday on the Union Course
between Butler, Lady Emma and Vanderbilt,
best three in five, six heats, the first was won
by Vanderbilt, the I'd and 9Th by Lady En-
ma, and the Sd, 18th and 9th by Butler. Time
2.25; 2.2T IL; 227; 2.2S; 2.29; 2.32.
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FOREST CITY TROTTNG PARK.-We would
call attention to the very liberal purse offered
by the proprietor of Forest City Park, to be
trotted for on the afternoon of July 4th. This
will call out the best trotters of our State, and
no doubt the attendance will be immense a
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Helmstreets inimitable Hair Coloring has beer
steadily growing in favor for twenty years. II
acts upon the absorbnts at the roots Of the hair
changes to lis original color by degrees ALI instan
taneous dyes deaden and injure the hair. Heinz
streets Is not dye but is certain in its results pro-
motes its growth, and II beautiful HAIR DRESSING
Price 80 cents and 81 90 Sold by all dealers.
. Saratoga Spring Water, soid BY all Druggists.
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Nebraska Election.

ST. LOUIS, June 13. 3
Nebraska City papers claim that the State
organization has been carried for the Union
State ticket, and a Union majority in both
branches of the Legislature has been elected.
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"A young girl, named Julia Maker, married
fellow named Jenny Donnelly, in Buffalo,
the other day, after courtship of five minutes.
She is only fifteen, and didn't know her hus-
bands name previous to the marriage,
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F.rs at Porto Rseo-D. 9th of a Consul.

Fire at Porto Rtco-D, ath of a ConsuI.
NEW YORK, June 13.
The steamers Louisiana from Liverpool and
Eagle from Havana, have arrived.
A great part of the town of Niayaqua, Por-
to Rico, was burned May 29th, An Ameri-
can man-of-war sent $50 men ashore to assist
in extinguishing the flames. Loss not ascer-
tanned. A
James G. Gallagher, U. s. Consul at Ponce,
died on tho 29th in an apoplectic fit. IA
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NJ -. a BANGOR, June 13. I
A large and enthusiastic meeting was held
here this evening in favor of Gen. Chamber.
lain for Governor. His Honor, Mayor Wake
field, presided, and remarks were made by A
w. Payne, Esq, DIR. Benson, Gen. Plaisted
T.W. Gulnscy, Esq, and others.
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New Advertisements. A

...st. .ASuA DE MAGNoILA.-The prettiest thing, III,
sweetest thing" and the most Of it for the leas
money IL overcOmes the odor Of perspiration; soft
ms anu adds deicacy to the skin; q delightful per
,uie, ,,i anays headache and inflammation, and is
necessary companion in the sick room in the nur
scry and upon tho toilet sideboard. II can be OBJ
famed everywhere at one dollar per bottle.
saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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Z CONCORD BIBLICAL INsTITUTE.-Wo-saA
by Boston papers that Rev. Mr.. Allen of the
Chestnut Street Church in this city, is to give
Literary address before the Biblical Institute
in Concord, N. H., att Anniversary which
is to be held the present week. saal
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PORTLAND AND VICINITY.

New Advertisements To-Day
-n. ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Theatre-Deering Hall. -
July 4th- Grand Trotting Purse.
NEW wADyERTIsEMESrcoL
Saratoga Spring Water,
For Sale-Land 1--l'I' .-.s
Wanted-Situation,
Wanted,
Auction Sale-Henry Bailey & Co.
Apply lyNow--Manufacturing Business. au
Congressional Convention. r.. ..,..-
State Pension. 10 '.4'a'
sierra Morena Molasses-George s. Hunt.
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SEIzUREs.-The police yesterday seized
small quantities of liquor in the shop of Pat
rick McGlinchy, Fore street, and in the shop
of William Murray, corner of Centre and
Pleasant streets. 81 a a. s-al.
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WANTED.

A SITUATION as House-keeper, by young
N widow. who has child that she wishes to keep
with her. She Is willing to take the entire charge of
family. Apply at No.5 Oxford st.
Portland, june IA, 1S66.-d1w*
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From Richmond.

RICHMOND, Va, June IS.
1t is believed Bishop Early will recover
from the severe internal injuries caused by
the railroad accident at Coalfield yesterday.
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- = y y = = y III !
All who value q beautiful head of hair, and it
preservation from premature badness aud turnin,
grey, will not fail to use Lyons celebrated Kathairon
1t makes the hair rich soft and glossy, eradicate
dandruf, and causes the'har TO grow with luxurian
beauty. 1t is sold everywhere.
K. THOMAS LYON, Chemist, N. Y.
Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.
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IMPRovEMENTs.-Wen notice that Mr. S. H
Libby is erecting block of four houses on the
corner of State and Deering streets, which,
we understand, are to be first class residen-
ces, with all the modern improvements, brick
and mastic front, and avery handsome French
roof. One or two of these houses, we believe,
will be for sale; they are handsome outside,
and will be convenient and tasty inside Mr..
Libby has built a. number of houses, all OF
which speak well for his skill as a builder.
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BE CAREFUL How AND WHERE You
SPEAK.-A short time since, lady in this
city, while standing on the doorstep, called to
her husband in the house that she had put
her portmonnaie in the bureau drawer. That
night she was awakened by a noise, which she
supposed was made by the cat, but ON getting
up the animal was not to be found in the
room. Next morning the cat was out of the
bag-or rather the portmonnaie, containing
800, was missing from the drawer in the next
room, and has not since been found. d
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APPLY NOW Z!

A ND secure the best chance to make money ever
n offered In this city. The subscriber has for sale
the stock, good will and fixtures OF light manufac-
turing business situated in the most central part Of
the city 1t is paying 100 per cent profit on
the goods, and they are in great demand. Address
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! A RELIABLE MAN to take charge of portion Of
AMaipe, and sell and put up the UNION FENCE.
Apply to II. b. WOLC0TT q CO., No. 8 Taylor &
Olmsteds Block, Springfield, Mass. june14d1w
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New YORK, June IS.
The Health Officer reports three new cases
and two deaths from cholera on the hospital
ship. FOrty-fve patients are under treatment.
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STATE PENSION.

A PUBLICATIONS. for State pension may be made
IN in person to M A. BLANCHARD, by disabled
soldiers or seamen, residents Of this city, who have
served and been credited on the qnota Of Maine, by
the widows of such deceased soldiers sailors, and
by the e. gsf guardian Of ePbao and no Others
- - Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday,
5s assh lss1 and ae cwer door,
CITY Building A.P. MORGAN,
AMBROSE GIDDINGS.
Committee on State Pensions.
June II, 1se6.-1w
EH Star copy.
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For Sale

ON favorable terms About $4,000 feet Of land on
" the corner OF Vaughan and Pine Streets; one OF
the most desirable lots tor sale in this city.
For particulars apply TO
c. M. DAVIS, III Commercial st.
Portland. June 18th, 1S66-d3w