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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-06-30
ErEMS OF STATE NEWS.

We still continue to receive occasional re-
ports of disease among the cattle in York Co.,
but they are of character so contradictory
that it is impossible to decide upon the nature
of the disease, A few intelligent judges pro-
nounce it the genuine rinderpest, while others
equally well informed, declareit nothing more
than pneumonia. -
The Gardiner Reporter says that number
of young men of that city have, during the
past week, enlisted at Augusta for the regular
army. They will be sent to New York or Phil
adelphia and be assigned to some regiment
there.
The tornado on Wednesday did good deal
of damage in the town of Greene tearing
down trees, fences, &c. One person was blown
from a bridge into the water
The Maine Farmer says Mr.. T. A. Chick has
issued the prospectus ofa new paper to be pub
lished by him in Augusta, to be called the
Union Democrat 1t will be devoted to the
support of the administration policy of Presi-
dent johnson.
The Press publishes new poem by David
Barker, and one of his best, which was first
communicated to the Whig. Ought not credit
to be given in such cases?-Bangor Wing.
Certainly, neighbor and we wrote the proper
credit, and appended it to the poem in question,
but the compositor carelessly dropped it out of
our daily edition. That's ALL
The Rockland Gazette learns that on Mon
day of |, st week, as Mr.. Alden Brown was en-
gagged in charging with powder ahole in lime
stone quarry, preparatory to blasting, an explo-
sion took place by which he was seriously in
jured
"A Rockland paper learns that on Thurs
day of last week. a son of Mr.. Chas. Newcomb
of Warren, aged about thirteen years, while
engaged in taking ale-wives with dip-net
from the sluice-way under the Factory build
ing at that village, somehow caught his net in
the coupling of an upright shaft which was
making about one hundred revolutions per
minute. In endeavoring to free mis- net his
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A "REMINISCENCES OF 1s61.-In speaking
of the President of the late Bangor Conven-
tion, Hon. ALBERT G. JEwETT, of Belfast,
the HancocE Journal thus refers to an hon.
orable passage in his life:
He was member of that Democratic Com
vention that assembled in Augusta in 1851.
and hissed the country's flag. Maddened at
the insult, he siezed the flag, folded it around
his body, and rebuked his fallen associates in
words Of almost inutterable scorn and denun-
citation. He is one of that devoted class of
men, who tried to save the Democratic party
from ruin and treason, and failing in this are
now the foremost and staunchest champions
of the Union party forming marked con-
trast to small class of would be politicians,
who sympathising with the rebellion for two
years, have at the thirteenth hour, professed
Unionism, but of such a delicate and senti-
mental character that they could neither vote
for Lincoln or Cony.
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A BOSTON SwINDLE.-We are constantly
discovering, in our exchanges from distant
cities and towns, advertisements of "a literary
weekly devoted to the interests of profession.
al literateurs," called "The Spirit ofthe Press,n
and an Illustrated weekly, with most brilliant
list Of writers and an astonishingy low price.
called "The Mirror of the Times" both bro,
tossing to be published in Boston, by s.Messrs.
w. s. Sandford & Co." No street or post-ot-
fee box is given. By the amount of money
spent in advertising, it would seem that this
firm Is doing very large business; and as ey-
erybody in Boston must know, it IS on an en-
tirely fictitious basis, there being no such pa
pers published here, and no such firm known
to the public. The press of the country is al.
ready warning the people not to be gulled by
this audacious imposition. The revenue Of
the enterprise must come through the post
office here; and it would seem that here is
the place for the State or municipal police to
put a stop to the affair, and eaptuie the Offend
ers for punishment.
So far as we are aware, their attention has
not yet been directed to the matter.-Boston
Advertiser. g.. l4.a. l1..i
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Base Ball on the Fourth.

The opening match of the Eon Base Ba
CluJ will be played on the afternoon of July
4th, on the Camp Berry grounds (Which by
the managers of the Portland Rolling Mill
have been placed at their disposaD with the
Lowell Club of Boston. We understand this
will be the last match the Lowell's will play
before they challenge the Harvard Club for
the championship OF New England, and so we
shall see their strongest Nine upon the field.
The Eon's are at work in earnest, and are de-
termined to give them some little trouble to
win ball from them. This match between
the champion club of our State, and one OF
the crack clubs of New England will draw a
large crowd of the fraternity to Portland.
We take the liberty to speak in advance
one word to spectators. On previous occa-
sions there has been tendency, natural
enough but which nevertheless should be res
trained, to cheer the good strokes of the Eons
and the faults of their opponents. A mo-
ments reflection will show that such treat
ment of strangers and visitors is inexcusable,
and must be unpleasant to the Eons them
selves. Bystanders should also be careful not
to crowd in upon the players.
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POLITICAL.

1t is given out that some members Of the
Tennessee. Legislature have already pledged
themselves not to appear at the extra session
called for next Wednesday, and it is significant
ly added that means will be found to prevent
others, SO that quorum will not be present in
the Senate. This scheme to prevent the adop-
ton of the Constitutional Amendment, is said
by many persons to have the encouragement of
the President, while other gentlemen simply
say it has issympathy.
Brother Dillingham; is not candidate for
the State Senate. If he had followed his own
example and withdrawn in favor of his mill
tary competitor, he would not have been beaten
in the Convention.
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BANK DIvIDENDs.-The banks in this city
have declared the following semi-annual divi-
dends, payable on and after Monday next:
National Traders, 5 per cent; First National,
5per cent; Canal National, per cent. /;
Cumberland National, s per cent; Second Ma
tional. S per cent. ah+3
The Casco National, which declared its
semi-annual dividend in April, has also de-
clared dividend for three months of 1-2
per cent. The Merchants National, which
also declared its semi-annual dividend in
April, has declared dividend of 50 per share.
The par value of the shares is $75. Hereaf
ter, all the banks in the city will declare their
dividends in January and July.
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lSY TELEGRAPH.
Saturday Morning, June 80. 1866.
xxx CONGRESS---First Session
TO THE DAILY PRESS.

WASHINGTON, June 20.
SENATE.
The bill to fix the military establishment of
the army was introduced. Referred.
The resolutions of the Connecticut Legisla-
ture against the acceptance of League Island
for naval depot, until its merits were fully
established, were received. '
The bill granting three months pay to Off
GERS below Brigadiers, who were in the service
March 2, 1865, was passed. 'l
The bill authorizing the Secretary of the In
terror to lease certain salt lands was postponed
until to morrow.
The bill amendatory of the act for the gov
eminent OF Territories was taken up. A de-
bate took place on motion to strike out the
section prohibiting the denial of the elective
franchise on account of race or color. No ac-
ton was taken. E
The Niagara Canal bill was postponed until
Monday.
The National Telegraph bill was taken I'D.
After the proposal of several amendments,
motions to adjourn and to postpone action till
the next session, and other dilltory measures,
the bill passed, yeas 16, nays Is. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Hooper was appointed on the internal
revenue conference committee, in place of Mr..
Morrill,, excused. 1
The Civil Appropriation bill was reported
from the Appropriation Committee. Read
twice and referred TO the Committee of the
Whole, and made special order for Tues
day.
The bill creating a National Insurance Bu-
reau was reported and recommitted.
The motion to recommit the adverse report
made on granting pensions to soldiers of 1872
and instructing the Committee to report bill
for that purpose, was discussed.
MI. Perham opposed this proposition, and
Messrs Spaulding, Miller and Farquhar favor
ed 1t. The motion was agreed to, yeas 1O1,
nays 10; SO the Committee stands instructed
to bring in pension bill for the soldiers of
1912.
A bill was reported granting pensions to SOL
diers and sailors Of 1872, and those engaged
In the Indian war at the same period. Laid
over until next Friday. 20
The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the Tariff bill Several amend
ments were offered to the bill.
The Committee rose and after the transac-
lon OF some unimportant business the House
adjourned.
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NoUaL Affairs.

WASHINGTON, June 20.
Admiral Bell, under date OF Hong Kong,
April 2Sth, states the feet has visited Ningpo
and Shanghae, and that part of the fleet had
Deen to Canton, where he was received in a
most friendly manner by the Governor of that
city, and visits were interchanged. On re-
turning from Hong Kong from Canton, Com
mordore Rodgers received information of a
rupture between the U. S. Consul at Niench-
wang, in the north part of the gulf of Pecheli,
and the inhabitants. The Wachusett, Com
mander Townsend, was sent to give the neces-
sary protection. The Wachusett would touch
at Shanghae to confer with theNConsul Gene
raj, and on returning will touch at all open
ports. The health Of all the feet was good.
The passage of the monitor Miantanomah
to Queenstown was made in 10 days and II
hours. The average run was 16S miles per
day. The heavy weather did not effect her
perceptibly.
Advices from the squadron on the Brazilian
coast, of May 18th, after referring to the move
ments of our feet to and from different places,
state that no American merchantmen have
been seen on the Maguay river, although al
most every other maritime nation is represent
ed. The trade there is very profitable.
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SUCCESSFUL CATERING.-One of the most
successful caterers Portland has ever had is
Partington. When he is engaged to get up a
collation., dinner, supper, or to provide for an
island party or picnic, he does it in such a
manner as to please and crafty all. His sa-
loon, under Lancaster Hall, is model of neat
ness, and here you can be furnished with ice
creams, soda, fruits, and all the luxuries of the
season. As for cake and pastry, ask the hun
dreds that have been supplied by him for we'd
ings and parties, and see what they will tell
you. In short, if you want anything in the
way of fruits and confectionery give Parting
ton call.
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IHE RECONSTRUCTION AMENDMENT
Governor Brownlow has convened the Legis-
lature OF Tennessee, to meet in special ses-
sion on the Fourth of July, for the purpose of
ratifying the reconstruction amendment to
the Constitution. The Governor, in his mes
sage, uses the following language:
For more than five years the State of Ten
nessee has been deprived Of her privileges in
the Union of our fathers. BY the treason of
our people we have fallen from our high es-
tate as members Of the great American con-
federacy. For more than year past the low
al people of the State have been irving to
place her in position, and to prove her worthy
to be recognized and admitted to all her for
feited rights. Our senators and representa-
tives have fingered for many months at the
threshold of the government, asking to be re-
instated in the national councils. In vie of
the rebellious conduct of so many of our peo-
pie, and treachery of those who controlled her
action Congress has deemed it necessary to
require of us certain conditions precedent as
guaratees for our future loyalty. To do this
1t has been deemed necessary to the future
security OF the whole country that the State
Legislature should ratify certain amendments
to the Constitution of the United States.
which may be briefly stated as follows:
"FSrst-Equal protection of all citizens in
the enjoyment of life, liberty and property.
"Second-That classes who are dIsfranchised
without crime shall not be taken into account
in fixing the basis of Federal representation.
"1htrd-That certain persons who have
proved themselves dangerous to the peace of
the country shall not be eligible to office.
"Fouth-The validity Of the national debt
shall not he questioned, while all debts incur
red in aid of the rebellion are illegal and void.
Gas to the disloyal portion of our people,
fnIy mil s,,@ h.
hoped that there is nothing in them repugnant
to the sentiments of the loyal, or if there be,
that all objections will be yielded upon the al
tar of our common country"
1t might seem singular that President john
sons own State should be the first to move in
this matter, were Parson Drownlow not the
Governor.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
APP ROYAL OF BILLS.
additional NesUs from Mecico

WASHINGTON, June 20.
5 The President has approved the bills pro-
viding for a revision and consolidation of the
statutes; making further provision for an ar
mory at Rock Island, and establishing Land
Office in Idaho
The bill fixing the military peace establish
ment introduced into the Senate to-day, pro-
yides for five regiments of artillery, six of cav
airy and forty five regiments of infantry.
An address to the people of the United
States has been agreed upon by the democrat
ic and conservative members Of Congress. 1t
fully endorses the proposed National Conyen.
tion. The names of Guthrie and Niblack
head the address.
Mr.. Romero, the Mexican Minister, has re-
ceived additional official intelligence, compris-
ing the details of the recent Liberal victory.
The wagons captured numbered over 27O, and
the value of the merchandise contained in
them amounted to nearly $2OOO,OOO. The
latter belonged to the French Aand Austrian
houses at Matamoras. Escobado captured 1900
prisoners, Of whom 400 were Austrians, and
all their artillery and ammunition.
"A conduct OF two million dollars had left
Monterey for Matamoras on the 10th, and Es-
cobado had marched to attack it.
Gen. Carvajol expresses his ability to cap
ture .Matamoras with Escobado's reinforce
ments.
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ANNUAL MEETING.-The annual meeting
of the florida Bee Company was held on
Wednesday evening, and the report of the
President and Directors was received with
much enthusiasm. The affairs of the Compa-
ny were shown to be in a very prosperous con-
dition. Major c. B. Varney was elected Pres
dent, Royal W. Lincoln, Secretary, and George
Gosse, Engineer-in-chief; otherwise the Board
remains the same as last year.-Stdr. .a
Modesty, we presume, forbade the Star
from stating that George q. Merrill was elect
ed Chaplain of the Company. u50
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A APLEDaE.-Aman who was pickedup in the
street Thursday afternoon, in state of ixtox-
ication, and taken to the Police station, was
discharged Friday afternoon, in his sober
senses. Before heing discharged he took the
following intensified pledge. If the liquor he
drank was as strong as the pledge it is won
der that he is alive. Here is the pledge which
he signed sober: II hereby take the pledge not
to drink any more intoxicating drink as long
as live. If violate this pledge call upon
the Overseers Of the Poor to take possession
of my body, and put me to work upon the
poor farm for one year; and I call upon all
the spirits of evil to torment me, for violating
this pledge. And hope it if do violate it,
that the next man who sells to me, will sell
me glass that will kill at forty rods-and L
hope the man who sells me that first glass,
wil'be tormented in hell forever-for doing
his best to send me there. This 1 swear to,
So help me Cod" (Signed.)
Portland, June 20, 1866.
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TAKING TIME BY THE FoRELocK.-A few
days ago gentleman called in to Todd's Hair
Dressing Rooms and stated he understood that
Mr.. 1. had preparation for coloring the hair.
He further said that his wife had been very
anxious that he should have his hair colored
to darker hue; that she was now very sick
and would not live.a great while, and that lie
thought if he had his hair colored now, it
would help him in getting another wife after
his present one was gone!
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MUNICIPAL COURT.
KINGsBURY j., PRESIDING.

s FRIpAY.-Mary Hynes was brought up charged
with larceny of dress pattern from the shop Of A.
B. Butler Messrs. Evans s. Putnam appeared tor the
prosecution, and s. L. Carleton ESQ., for the defense
Mr. Butler and his clerks testified the dress pattern
was taken from his shop, that it had not been Sold
and had not been paid for. On the other hand Mary
swore that she purchased the pattern at the shop
Mr. Butler and paid for it; and brought two women
to corroborate her statement. There being some
doubt in the mind OF the Judge, be gave Mary the
benefit of it and discharged her. aG
The case Of R. r. Robinson-search and seizure
was continued to Saturday, July 7th. Messrs Evans
s. Putnam appeared as his counsel. s-
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

BURNErT's Oriental Tooth Wash Is preserver of
the teeth, and beauties them without injury to the
enamel.
The human hair-how many persons abuse this
delicate and beautiful ornament by burning 1t with
alcoholic Washes and pastering it with grease which
has no affinity for the skin, and is not absorbed
Burnett's Cocoaine, acompound Of Cocoanut Oil, &C..
is unrvalled dress ng ior the harris readily ABB
sorbed and is peculiarly adapted to its various con-
ditions preventing its falling off, and promoting its
healthy growth. For sale by druggists everywhere.
jan3od1y
AN ENEMY IN YOUR MoUrH.-Do not put an enc
my in yonr mouth to steal away your teeth Beware
OF destructive tooth washes and tooth powders many
Of which are ba Q imitat ons OF Sozodont Insure a
life lease OF sound teeth and fragrant breath by adopt-
ing the fragrant Sozodont.
DIR. BIcKNELL's Syrup, advertised in another COL
umn, does really possess the qualities 80 lony desir-
ed, especially at this season Of the year. You viii
find it just as represented and worthy of trial.
HOUSE AND LOT AT AucTIoN-The house and lot
No. Is Hampshire corner of Summer street. is to be
sold this afternoon at o'clock. 1t is handy loea-
tion.
DROP into Coe & McCallar's and examine their
late styles of summer hats. just the thing for the
season. See advertisement.
''To CAPTAINs."-The attention Of masters Of ves-
sells is invited to the advertisement under the above
caption.
ATTENTION is called to the advertisement OF fine
city residence tor sale. The property offered very
desirable and must meet with ready sale
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FREE CoNcERT-The Forest City Band
gave free concert to the thousands gathered
in the vicinity of City Hall last evening. The
music was excellent and afforded the highest
qualification to the crowd. This Band, the
members of which have had but, comparative
ly, little practice, shows marked improve
ment, and will make itself one of the institu-
tions of our city.
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PERSONAL---VERY.. ]. E. Walton and family
left on the steamer for Boston last evening
Prior to leaving, some of his friends in the
Third Parish made up and presented him with
a purse Of 1925. We, in common with hun
dreds of others, regret the departure of this
gifted man from among US.
We understand that he takes residence,
for the present, at North Adams, Mass.
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The STEAMER CLARIoN.-This beautiful
boat has recently been reftted and painted,
and will sail to-day for Ellsworth to run on
Union river, and connect with the steamboat
City of Richmond, thereby giving the people
of Ellsworth and vicinity great facilities for
communication with our city. The Clarion
is principally owned by Portland merchants.
We understand the people of Ellsworth viii
become part owners in her. Thus, another
link is added to the chain that binds us to onr
Eastern friends. The City of Richmond is
doing good business, and those engaged in.
this enterprise have fine promise of ample
rewards. May success attend all such enter
prises.
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FLowERs.-Mrs. Fraser, No. 81 Pearl street
has on hand, and will keep constantly through.
out the season, a choice selection of wreaths
boquets, plants, and cut flowers in great vaIie.
ty and beauty. Persons in want of wreaths
and floral decorations for the coming Fourth
or for parties, weddings, &C., can be supplied
Mrs. F. also supplies flower seeds of her own
raising, and of the choicest varieties.
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EXPRESS TRAIN.-On Monday next the
Express train will commence running over
the Grand Trunk Railway from this city to
Montreal-leaving here in the morning and
arriving at Montreal early in the evening.
Returning, it will leave Montreal in the after
noon, arriving here early in the morning, so
as to connect with the first train for the
Vast
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MARROW EsCAPE.-Mr. John P. Pennell, of
Saccarappa, had narrow escape from drown
ing few days SINCE A little son of his was
bathing in Beaver pond, and venturing be-
- - - - S,
when the father seeing his condition, sprang
from bridge to his rescue But encountered
by his dress, and the arms of the child around
his neck, he sank with the boy, and how he
contrived to reach the shore he can scarcely
imagine.