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CUMBERLAND COUNTY. YORK COUNTY.
Whole No. Delegates 24s

Whole No. Delegates MS
Afssqg M. A. BLANCHARD, Portland,
s. A. HoLBRoOK, Freeport. Union
~ GEO. LIBBY, Westbrook, r,.;.o
g. GBo. H. KNowLToN, Alfred, Dis'fioo
EDWIN B. SMITH, Saco Committee.
yoHv WENTWORTH, Kittery,
June 4, 1865. ~ y, .so,,..'' ,si --.t
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Patent Bronze Metal Sheathing
MANUFACTURED BY THE
NeaC Bedford Copper Co.

I N the manufacture of Yellow Metal Sheathiuy, it
has been the universal practice hitherto as il Still
is with other manufacturers to lmmerse the Sheets
after all rolling isdone in acid bath. The effect
sought and obtained, by this process is to give the
metal the fine yellow color to which it owes its dis
tinctive name.
But this effect u.s. of necessity attended by results
injurious to the metal. The hard and highly polish
ed surface, formed on the sheets by successive heat
ing and cooling and the action OF The rolls Is re-
moved, and surface left in its stead-brght, indeed,
but rough, pimpled and unequaly corroded and con-
siderably softer than the surface removed. 60 Il
No one can doubt that any given sheet of sheath
ing metal must be better with a hard smooth sur
face than with softer and tougher surface al
This Improvement in the art Of sheathing ships has
been secured by Letters Patent OF the United States
to the New Bedford Copper Company. 4
The composition of this metal Is exactly the same
as that OF the yellow Muntz metal the sole tfey
ence being in the surface finish. 1t il believed that
this is very important and will add months to the
wear of the metal. ~ :,
The Bronze Metal is sold at the same price as yell
low Metal. HrT II -
Samples and MOI particular description at the
office of - -
McGilvery, Ryan 6 Davis,
Agents of the New Bedford Copper Co.,
161 Commercial Street.
bzg Suits CT Yellow or Bronze Sheathing Metal de-
livered at any convenient port. june4dtf
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The Constitutional Amendment

AS PASSED BY THE UNITED STATES SENATE.
ARTICLE -. vreg,N
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The National Fair.

The great National Fair for the benefit of
the Home for Soldiers and Sailors Orphans,
was opened in Washington on Wednesday
evening, with very imposing ceremonies. The
preparations have been on the most magnifi-
cent scale, and the display was very splendid.
Addresses were made by President johnson,
Hon. Henry Wilson, N. P. Banks, Senator
Lane of Indiana, Gen. Howard, Hon. S. Nc
Kee of Kentucky, and other distinguished
gentlemen. The report of the inaugural cere-
monies fills a page of the Chronicle. From
an elaborate description of the brilliant exhi-
bition rooms, we copy the following of the
Maine table:
Immediately on entering, on the east side of
the building, is the table representing the State
OF Maine, in charge Of Mrs. Woodward, of
Maine, assisted by the Misses Bagley Mrs.
Wharf,, Mrs Colonel Talbot, Miss Hartley,
Miss Cole, and Mrs. Weeks. In front is an arch
trimmed with evergreens, on which is inscribed
the word Maine" and Immediately over1t the
motto: They stood between us and destruction
their children are our legacy" Underneath
the is the coat-of-arms of Maine The in
terror is handsomely decorated with flags and
wreaths and stars of evergreen, with pictures
OF President Lincoln and the members of the
House of Representatives of the Thirty Ninth
Congress, together with Gems. Howard and
Barry. The goods on sale are mostly fancy ar
tlcles. Refreshments of different kinds NAV he
obtained at this table,
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june 4-d&wtd
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June 8-d&w
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15

with his wizard fingers knob, and the
lightning rang bell down stairs. A shrill
whistle sharpened up through tube, and a
voice from below asked whats wanted2'
POP gurgled an answer down the tube:
please ask City Hall II he knows what this
fire is" In another minute another whistle
and CArRoS reported through the tube:
"They haven't heard yet at City Hall about
the fire. The fire was extinguisbed by this
time, however; although, as it broke out in
frame buildings, II might have had chance
for great spread.
We looked with wonder upon the ma
chinery Of that telegraph Office, where one
man had the whole city at his finger ends
spreading alarms and receiving information
Of incalculable value. How much, reader,
do you suppose the person who wields that
necromantic power, and assumes that great
responsibility, gets in salary? Really we are
ashamed to tell you. You must inquire of
the powers that be.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15

that this interview may produce the effects
we desire, it must be published to the
world" Mr.. DouoLAs assented, and they
repaired to Mr. AsHNuS's room, where
Mr.. DouoLAs drafted with his own hand the
dispatch which was given that night to the
Associated Press-stating that an important
interview had been held between President
LINCOLN and Senator DOUGLAS, and that the
latter had given his cordial support to the war
measures inaugurated by the Government.
1t is not for us to question lightly the past
or to speculate boldly upon the future, but
all our readers can remember with what sat
isfaction the adhesion of DouoLAs to LIN.
COLIN and the cause Of the Government was
received by oil loyal hearts-how the War
Democracy at once rushed to the field and
how the secessionists who had counted so
largely upon support in the North were
taught when too late that party differences
in the loyal States had been buried in the
ruins Of Fort Sumter.
As DOUGLAS took his stand by LIYCoLN so
would he do, were he alive to-day, by Pres
ident JOHNSON. As he gave the power Of
his influence in favor of the whole Union
when it was assailed by southern secession.
lists, SO would he now do in support of the
Union kept asunder by northern fanatics.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15
ONE OFOUR MODERN WONDERS.

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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15

The Commissioner of the General Land Office has
just received the returns from the branch land
office at Eau Claire, Wisconsin, for the month Of
August last, which show that 1872 9Ol acres were
disposed Of in that period, follows: With bounty
land warrants, 1850 acres under the home.
stead act, 2,2s5i with agricultural college
lege scrip 1884 acres and for cash, !, 1882 acres
Returns from the land office at St. Cloud, Mime
sofa, for the same month, show the disposal Of
o 1854 acres 6,o44 acres of which were settled
under the homestead law, and the residue with
military warrants. The public land disposals at
the Ironton, Missouri land Office during tho same
period, amounted to 7,ll3 acres most of which
was taken up under the homestead law.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15

In accordance with the third section of the act
"to prevent smuggling" approved June 81, 1854,
and the third section of the act further to
smuggling" approved July is, 1866, and also of the
fifth section of the act "to protect revenue and for
other purposes" approved July 2s, 1866, regula.
tions in circular form have just been prescribed by
the Secretary of the Treasury relative to the exam
inatiOn of passengers and their baggage arriving
from foreign contiguous country, baggage in
transit through Canada, goods, wares and mer.
chandise in transit from one American port to an.
other maniests, locks and seals, the unloading of
cars, &c. In conclusion, the Secretary says that
before commencing any proceedings under provi-
sions of the twentieth section of the act " further
to prevent smuggling" approved July Is, 1866,
collectors Of customs, or other seizng officers shall
submit the facts and circumstances in each case to
the Department for consideration and decision.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15
THE DEPARTM ENTS.
The Military District Of Texas.

In general orders, assuming command of the dis.
trict Of Texas, Major General Horatio G. Wright
announces that the present district Of the Rio
Grande will constitute the sub.district of the Rio
Grande, to be commanded by Brevet Major Gen.
eneral George W. Getty and the present central
district the sub district of San Antonia to be com.
msnded by Brevet Major General s. P. Heintule.
man.
The following named officers are announced as
staff officers Of the separate brigade which the troops
Of this district constitute Assistant utant Gen.
eral, Brevet Colonel c. H. whittlesey, Major and
A. A. @. Vols. Assistant Inspector General, Brevet
Lieut. Col. L. D. Mason, Captain and A. A. G..
Vols. Supervising commissary, Brevet Major Gen.
eral J. P. Hawkins, Captain and Commssary Of
Subsistence, U. S. A. Aides -de. Camp, Brevet
Lieut. Col. 7. L. Haydn Captain and A. D. c.;
Second Lieut.. James W. Dixon, Sd U. S. Cavalry f.;
Mastering Officer, Brevet Captain A. Townsend,
First Lieut., U. s. A.
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ORDER OF THE PROCESSION TO
RECEIVE THE PRESIDENT.


proved by the committee ofthe City Councils,
the following will be the order of the pro-
cession:
The line will be formed at 4 o'clock p. m,
in Indiana avenue, the right composed of
the military forces of the United States
Army and Navy resting on New Jersey
avenue at the depot.
The various civic associations will be
msssed in front Of the City Hall The Fire
men will form in Louisiana avenue, their
right resting on Fifth street west.
The president will be met on the right of
the line by the reception committee of the
City Council, and escorted along the line of
procession to the east front of the CITY
Hall, when the Mayor will deliver the
address of welcome
When The President has passed the head
of the column at the depot the military will
wheel and follow The PRESIDENT and will
halt their commands at the intersection of
Third street and Indiana avenue
On the conclusion of the ceremonies the
line of march will be taken up, by way of
Third street to Pennsylvania avenue. to the
Executive Mansion, entering the enclosure
through the east gate and passing out of the
western one the procession is then dismissed.
The Soldiers Of the War of 1912 will take
position in the portico of the White House
and await the arrival of The President.
Marshals Of organizations will promptly
report their arrival on the ground, that their
positions in line may be assigned them.
The police arrangements will be exclu-
sively in charge of Major Richards, Superin-
tendent Of Police.
All the marshals will be on foot.
The procession will be arranged in the fol-
lowing order. viz:
Marshals and Aids.
Military-conssting Of United States In.
fantry, United States Marines.
United States Cavalry.
The President and Party.
The Mayors Of Washington, Georgetown,
and Alexandria, and others of the
Reception Committee.
The Corporate Authorities of Washington.
The Corporate Authorities of Georgetown.
The Corporate Authorities of Alexandra.
Resident Executive Committee of the Phila-
delphia Convention.
The Oldest Inhabitants Association.
The Board Of Trade
The Conservative Army and Navy Union.
Young Mems National Union Club Of Wash
ington City.
Young Mems National Union Club of
Georgetown.
johnson Departmental Club.
National Democratic Association.
Executive Committee Irish Citizens.
Employees Washington Navy Yard.
Employees of the Arsenal
Employees Of the Government Printing or
flee.
First Ward johnson Club; I'd, Sd, 4th, 9TH,
9th and 9TH ditto.
Citizens and Strangers.
United States Steam Fire Brigade.
Washington City Fire Department
Other organizations will report to the chief
marshal, who will assign to them positions in
the line. JAMES A. TAFT,
Chief Marshal
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The Cholera i'm EurOpe.

Great CONSERVATION has been occasioned
in Naples by sudden visitation of the chole-
ra, which in three hours struck down thirty.
four out of eighty inmatesof girls school.
In London the epidemic is rapidly decreas-
ing. The returns of deaths for the six weeks
ending September | were as follows: BAG,
9O6 1858, 1Sl, 455 and 255. The Teleqraph
says:
1.-THE district of infection in the east of
London has been accurately mapped out by
the pipes of the Old Ford Company, and il
has been ascertained that, to the quarters
where certain supply comes the cholera
has come too; where it is exchanged for
another source, the cholera has ceased. Nor
can we resist the collateral facts which DIR.
Letheby has lately marshaled on the subject.
The famous-or Infamous pump in Broad
street, st. James's is what Lord Bacon would
have called AN instance of the Tampa clear
light thrown on the entire matter. At West
Ham, in 1857, one side only of street was
attacked; it was found that the people had
resorted to one pump, and when it was
closed the epidemic ceased. Again, in ls49,
southern London suffered severely, and a
certain supply was discovered to be propa-
eating the plague, while the other sources in
the district had no noxious properties. The
pestlence reappeared in 1854, when the old
company was furnishing the best, and the
new company the worst water; and on that
occasion the district which had originally
suffered escaped, while that which had been
untouched in the first attack was now smit-
ten.
working people pay dearly for the mis-
cradle quarters in which they consent to
live. They can do something to sweeten the
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15
The Cleveland COnventiOn-Letter
from General Wistar.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. TO- 1866.
Brepa Major General Custer and Chairman Com.
mnfee, De-:
DEAR SIR: 1t is impossible for me to leave
my business engagements here long enough
to accept your invitation to attend the Sol.
diers' Convention at Cleveland next week.
My convictions, however, and my earnest
hopes are with you and the objects of the
convention.
The attempt of southern politicians to de-
stroy our Union in 1861 furnished an oppor-
tnnity for every loyal man to put himself
right on the record, which you and I, and all
our brother soldiers, embraced, by enlisting
for the war"
The present attempt of certain northern
politicians to commit similar rebellious acts,
by keeping our Union in condition of haz-
ard and danger, and compelling one portion
OF our cOuntrymen to submit without voice
or representation to the government of an.
other portion, furnishes another opportunity
for all loyal Union soldiers to rally for the
preservation of the same Union for which we
fought as comrades during four long and
eventful years.
I wish to be considered as enlisted in the
same cause for this war also, and willing to
march under the same flag, shoulder to Shout
der with any and all who are willing to strike
ohoehoi piom ior pchcc unu Union, Wnether
veteran soldiers or new recruits.
would even trust repentant rebel SOL
der who fought us on Il fair field, but ia low
ally disposed now, rather than the politicians
and contractors who stayed at home and
robbed us and the Government throughout
the war, and now have the impudence to ask
us to share the Government we have pre-
served with negroes, in order that they may
continue to grow fat on their verbal patriot
ism.
Let our old comrades all understand the
true issues which the President is taking in
our behalf Let them understand that the
Union for which we fought and suffered after
being as we thought, preserved by our arms,
is now being trifed with and endangered by
Office seekers and politicians for their own
selfish ends, and / have no fear but that
those glorious lines Of blue, which, in the
cause and under the flag Of the Union, swept
triumphantly over all the enemy's positions,
will again rally into another mighty Union
army, which will this fall sweep before it all
foes to our Union, whether traitors of the
North or South, or both together, and thus
finish with the ballot the great work com
Inenced with the bayonet
ISAAC j. WIsTAR, late Brigadier Gen'l.,
United States Volunteers.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15
THE RECEPTION OF THE PRESl-
DENTAL PARTY IN WASHING


In this city the busy note Of preparation
for the reception Of President JOHNSON and
his party is heard everywhere, and, although
in the great municipalities through which
the Presidential party have passed they have
enjoyed banquets and Examinations exceed
ing in their richness and brilliancy anything
that this city may be able to produce, they
will receive an ovation in Washington which,
for genuine enthusiasm, has not been sur.
passed in their tour through the country
And this will happen because the citizens
and residents Of Washington, most Of them
at least, know ANDREW JOHNSON thoroughly.
They knew him before the war of the rebel.
lion began; they knew him during the war;
knew him after the war was closed, and they
know him now.
They have seen in him no dereliction from
his principles since he became President,
and those who had become most intimate
with him during his congressional career
and before they dreamed he would be ele
waited to the high Office he holds, have from
first to last, and all the time, placed
the utmost reliance upon his honesty,
frmness and sagacity. And although
he has been assailed by crazy or mali.
cious partisans at some points along his
route with senseless or insane cries and with
demonstrations Of political hatred, he will be
greeted on his return to the capital with an
outburst Of real kindness and appreciation
that will go far towards effacing the remem-
brance of all the disgraceful vicissitudes and
fatigues of his late journey to the West.
From the various notices of meetings
printed in our local columns it will be seen
that great number of different organiza-
tions are making ready to turn out with
music and banners to greet The PRESIDENT
and if the weather should be at all favorable
there will be grand assemblage of the peo-
pie en- masse, to give their thousand well
comes to their honored Chief Magistrate
1t will be necessary to scan our columns this
morning in order to obtain full information
of the contemplated proceedings on the oc.
casion. We only hope that the weather may
be pleasant, so that the old and young, male
and female, may have an opportunity to Join
the welcome to The PRESIDENT, and the dis
tinguished officers who accompany him.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15

TAXING TIE Bull BY THE HoRYs.-A
young man named Charles Buck undertook
to exhibit Bramah bull whose keeper was
sick, in II circus in st. Louis recently. The
animal did not relish his familiarites, and
suddenly turning upon him made a terrible
thrust at him with his horns. Buck caught
hold of his horns, and a policeman named
Smith rushed into the arena and caught the
bull by the tail. The animal, at this, turned
his fury upon Smith, but the latter hung
stoutly to the tail, and as the bull turned
was swung violently around Others now
came to the rescue, and the bull was secured
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15

Tho receipts from customs at the ports of Bos.
ton, Philadelphia and Baltimore for the week
ending September 8, were as follows Boston,
$4O6,s7 3d. Philadelphia, s233. 7lO.25; Baltimore,
$2o7, ssl.03. The receipts at the port of New Or.
leans from August 81 to August 81, were s59,-
62523
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15

The Secretary Of the Treasury yesterday received
package containing 800, forwarded by Catholic
priest of Baltimore, who stated, in accompanying
note, that he had obtained the money through the
confessional from an individual who acknowledged
that he had defrauded the Government out of the
sum mentioned.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15

PARKERsBURa, W. Va, Sept. l3.-The Ohio
river ut this point-two hundred miles below Pitts
burg--is ten feet deep and rising. Navigation is
open for the season. Steamboats, arc daily depart
ing for Maysville, Portsmouth, Cincinnati, Louis.
VILE St. Louis, &C., with western freights
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15
Coast survsy-Th. Cuba Cable,

FoRr MosRoH, Sept. 12-The United statss
survey steamer Corwin, Captain Blake, has arrived
at the Gosport navy.yard, for the purpose Of oh.
tanning supplies and undergoing repairs. She will
shortly sail for the coast Of Florida, and, In add.
ton 10 the ordinary coast survey duties will also
be In readiness, her officers state to assist In lay.
ing the cable to Cuba.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15

sr. LOUIS, Sept. 13.-The Democratic Congress.
sonal Convention, Of the Twelfth district of illinois,
yesterday nominated VIM. r. Morrison for Congress
Resolutions indorsing the action Of the Phiiade.
phia Convention were adopted.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15
Two Men over Ni.x.r. Falls,

NIAGARA FALLS, Sept. 1.-two mon, while At.
tempting to cross the river above the rapids yester
day, had their boat struck BY squail and forced
into the rapids, and Immediately went over the
falls. The men were Mr.. Cooper, said to be post
master at Chippewa, and the other . fsrryman.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15

INTERNAL REvESUE.-The receipts yesterday
were ST. l7s, 1882, and from the first of July the
beginning of the present fiscal year, up to date,
$SI 754 1858 81
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15
Reception Of the Pres,dsn, at the Maryland

BALTIMORE, Sept. 1.-The city councils this
evening postponed n resolution offered to make ar.
ransemsnts for extending reception to President
johnson.
The Governor Of the State and others will meet
the President tomorrow at the Maryland line and
escort him 10 tho city.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15

BosroS, Sept. 13.-Dr. George B. Loring dc.
cines the candidacy for Congress in the Essex dis.
trict
Gen. Benjamin +. Butler will therefore DO prob.
ably nominated
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15

BALTIMORE. Sept 14.-Flour very firm. Wheat
arm red 80 s0a$2 50. Corn dull with Q down.
ward tendency. Oats heavy at 44a45c. Provis.
ions steady. Groceries inactive. Whisky firm
Pennsylvsnis 81 82sS2 33.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15
Fire.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l3.-The Paramount coal
oil refinery, on Thirteenth and Hamilton streets,
was destroyed by fire at six o'clock this morning.
Loss $12, 900, Of which one half Is insured.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15

PIrrsBuRo, Sept. 13-Ths Presidential party
left here this morning. Secretary Seward was too
unwell to accompany them, but will leave in the
next tain and arrive in Washington on Saturday.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-15

BALTIMORE, Sept l4.-The Steamer Henry L.
Cav, of Shrivers canal line Of steamers to Phila-
dolphin and New York. exploded this morning
One man was killed.