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CANA DA.
Reciprocity in the NewspnpcrslTbe Or.
angemen nnd the Feninus.
TonoyTo. c. ", "Wednesday. Feb. II

TORONIO, {. W, Wednesday. Feb. 2l. l-iG.
The Ior0HtO GiOLc to-day is out with a scath-
inc article against the Reciprocity Commission. de-
clurng they proposed TO give the manufacturers Of
America concessions for which the English manufac
tnrerA asked N vain The GiObe says:
III give the Americans the control over our
fiscal aysCm offered them hy the Provincial Delegates
in one year they VIII raise ierment throughout the
Provinces. Is that not the game they have sysemnt
cally PLAYED over the whole continent Was not that
their policy in Texas and Mexico and is il not ut this
moment what they doing IN the Chilean. Peruyian
cOrtests and in the dOminions OF Maximilnn -
Tie Orange body are IN convention at Montreal
Owen Sound and Ottawa. Their Understood object is
TO discuss the best 10 meet the expected Feuian
inynsion Pictures OF Gen Sweeney ard O'Aiahouey
bonds are going OF rapidly.
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Wushin.ton's IBirihdny.
BosTOS. Wednesday. Feb

BosToS, Wednesday. Feb. 81 1866
The anniversary Of WashingtOns birth beng
"A legal holiday in Massachusetts II will be very gen
eral.y observed tomorrow The public schools courts
cu.torn-house, and many places OF business will be
closed.
CuIc.Go. Feb O. The Board Of Trade and the priu
cioaI uIaces Of business will be closed Tomorrow
PHILADELPHIA. Wednesday. Feb. 2l lsGG.
Washngt0n's birthday will be celebrated
in tain city with more than usual spirit Business will
be suspended and number Of military organizations
will parade during The day including the old National
Guard The Military order OF the Loyal League Of the
United States will hold meeting at noon the Aead.
emy Of Music. The Fire Department will turn out 10
receive the Hbcrnian Steam Engine which has been
doing service. during the war. at Washington.
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In Maine.

AUGUSTA, Ne, WcdIe1lay Feb q 800.
A.ac,uc Of the Legislature this evening
.ie following resolution, offered 10y the Hon. LeWls
Baker o. tic Senate, was adopted;
Reotct Tia; this Legislature eodeLy approve ana ID.
Frerdua. Bureau bin notwithstanding the President Nto
b. ben- accordance with the sentiment oi tDe" So %
.en and tie principles uTon the support oi which alone
f.is Government can be sustained - ,...., .i.,
John J.. stevens, esq, OF the house sNoM''''" '"'
follOwine which adopted: r..
Rcsaiicf That in the Union ua'oriy o. CohsIeSs .
,sr. rec1.ui,es noble array Of tried defenders ol tt
I'm rs Of ms tlfioua Liberty and Teposes WAN commence
I'm NJ cir ", iom and patriotism for TIE settlement o. gu
appropriately pertaining to thc Legislative Del aItieA o we
sovefulI'.. ,..--- l. ...t.-.;.4o1
The caucus voted that these resolutions be slnNcu
y the AUTHORS of each 10 the Legislature 10 morrow
md tia no Oller re5OlutIols Ne .ltrOaucel.
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EENTAvIsT.
Congregational Procecdings-The Exscu-
tive vc..agc-Rtsisnauon Of President
Eo3tris-Gencral Proceedings.
pUIsBUEGH. wednesday. Fe

puIsBUEGH Wednesday Feb. q ls6G.
The Ecniau Congress assembled this morning,
and approved yesterday proceedings. The Commit
zee OF icutals reported the arrival Of addition
member Tie Executive message was read, and unan-
mOusy cceiyed. President Roberts resigns. and re.
cOuinc lL Gen. Sweeney election 70 the Presidency
sECOND DISIA1Cr.
rITTs1CuCH. Pc Wednesday. Feb o. l5Gc. /,
At the afternoon session q. the FcIian Congress &.
Cay report OF General Sweeney. the Secretary Oi
War made the special order for 10 clock to-Dor-
row morning.
All tac delegates prescn. pledged Themselves to sus.
ca The Constitution adop.cC al Philadelphia
The pledge was token by each delegation III tour
making most impressive scene.
LriuaeI 81 letters were read sustaining The Con
cIc,,.
senate DOurDe of Illinois end Carey Of New.YorL
BANDED o. thclr reslguatlOls which were accepted
and ritce appointed 10 report names 10 il va
clrcc. iu he Senate.
Seurt'rs scauon and E4uon also rendered their
rcsisue,i"a- which were laid on the table
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-22
TENNESSEE.
siornY Legislative session-Dcaih from
EspOsure-Tbe Cumberland Riyer.
NASHVILLE, Tenn Tuesday Feb. g

NA4HWLLr, IcUr-. Iuesdav- Feb 90 lsGG.
The Speaker OF thc 1cnLesseo House OF Repre-
entai,rs las ordered that oUseuiiug members shah
ne hrol -it INTO TIE House iy force II they VIII not
come voluntarily.
lie session TO day one Of stormy argument and
angry Discussion. caused by the compelled attendance
i severn! members Of The Conservative party who it
vas rI"set. purpOscly stayed away TO prevent the
hoao having quorum.
il vGs reported IN the House today that Col Sha;tcr
commanding ~ this post would, Il the absence cf mem
u'fs coHilrueC use military force 10 compel Their at
tendIrce
:, u'tnown man found dead this afternoon in
,ioil e. the warehouse OF Il. ;. French a son, on
ifon'#t Tie eoroners jury returned a verdict Ol
death from exposure
Ihe river here is rising. The water On Harpeth
shoals Il ROW 10 feet leep.
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TEXAS.
The state Convention.

AIBTlN. IeIls Ihufsu1y. Feb. -, I-Lul
VIA New Orleans Feb. -.
The Texas State Convention is still engaged
in making out business but j. doing very little.
Nj Jones OF Baxter Comfy offered a proposition TO
divide Iexus into three States for the purpose Of effect
ing % balance 81 power 10 the Union.
Tie Committee on Eleciousrcpored that four OF The
delegates had not been plrd0ncd.
lie minority Of the Committee on the subject Of
changing the State Constitution reported iayOrably
while The minority reported that they IN favor Of
changing the Constitution only 80 far as II would tend
TO retabh the relations Of the State 10 the General
Government.
The majority report was laid on the table by vote
of D. %
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-22
Virgin "a.

RICHMOND Va. Wednesday. Feb %, ieto.
The lid amending the Usuary laws was aSd.n
rejected IN tie House today. ..,
The Sauate passed the Valley Railroad Dill WIZ q
froyiso hat the road shall not connect win the IT,
rnia lua tennessee Railroad un. the COyi1stoI l'i.-
road Is completed
The senate also passed the House bill auhorlzic INC
construction Of railroad Co lyucluurg ana Danvhe.
Tic above railroad sehcu rs were protested arahs.
5y Gov PierpoiGt in a lengthy message communicated
a. the LEGISLATURE about 10 days ago.
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MAR RE ID.

DOWNING-SYFOR-Ou Sunday, Feb. l8 1866 al Green.
point a.. -. by the Rev. :. h. Roomy Benjamin +.
Downing o GTeeapoln 70 Miss Caroline L. syior q Oans
n. J.
ERIZ-GlLBER1-0n "Wednesday, Feb o. 1866 BY the
Rev joseph GreenleaL in the Dutch Reformed Church
corner OF Lafayette place and Four.-st }. William Enz
TO Mary =. Gilbert, all o. this city.
R. Lk-At Ie residence Of the brides parents
ne1 New Germantown. Hnnerdon County n. j., on Tues
day Feb 90 by the Rev DR. Bauyet David n. Foster Of
NcwYork City and Garetta l., only daughter Of Adam
Erger esq.
Tuesday. Feb 20 az the residence
of the brides brother by the Rev. DR.. Mckels William
kushor 10 Mlss Jane Dunbar, al Of THIS city.
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North (ar0linn.

FAlEIGu. y. c., "Wednesday Feb. 81. &C.,
The house OF Commons to-day passed 10 q
second ss1iug the bin relating to Indians and negroes
with u-cadmcnts.
The 81 vaHth section Of the bill providing that nc
f~oes -hal testify in u.. eases where tley are con
.,lnel person or property, was amended as ioIpWs
Ths. .s section shall no, into efec un tie Jusi.dc-
zion "A raers relating to the freedneI Bureau sa be
fIly 20 .u.itted 10 TIE Cou t. oi this state.
Thu, modified, tie blll passed by a vote Of o. to TO-
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-22
Murder Trial AT Elizabeth. n, i,

ELizADrTH. \. j., Wednesday. Fob. 2l leGG
The rial o. James GlennOn for the murder of
~ N'y was t. coHS1eea ncIc 'Iuas' inc speeches OF
aec able aud eloquent the latter occupying about four
aOuIs The jucy retired about O'Clock
SECOND D'srAlCIL
ELzABETIi. Feb. n, lsGG.
jury hFve brought IN verdict Of guilty ofmurder
n ihe hiti degree with CcOnmcndatiOn for mercy
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TUE VETO MESSAGE.
Action of The Ncw-Jer.ey senate.

sIec'a Dispatch TO The y. J. Tribune
TEEE1oE, y. J.. Feb q. lsC6.
Senator Winfield (DemocraD offered reso'
.uton 10 lav indorsne Andrew Johnsons veto Of the
steeJmeu's Bureau bin. On motion Of NJ. Scovel,
President Of tie Senate the resolutions were laid Oh
she tsbl, by a strict party vote.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-22
FEVM FORTRESS MONROE.
Fire nj Norfolk Buildings Removed From
Old Point.

FoGTgE.s MONROE Monday, Feb 10. 1866.
fire took place IN Norfolk last night, de-
stro,ing Gordon's saw-uill small stable, and two
horses.
Orders have been received from Washington, IN com.
pancc with the report Of the investigating Committee
10 remove % buildings from Old Point The WORK Oi
destruction commenced today
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6peeial Notices.
Programme

ARRANGEMENTS
FOR cELEBRATisa
TIE bath ANNIVERSARY
OF THR
BIRTHDAY OF WASHINGTON,
UNDER THE AUSPICES S,E OF THE ciTv COMMON COUNCIL
The Special Committee Of the Common Council appointed
20 make the arrangements for celebrating IN
Kim who was First in war first peace and hrst m .hs
heart. of his countrymen Immortal George Washingoa
have decided upon the following -
PROGRAMME OF AsRAsGRhESrs TO BIZ OBSERVED Oh rss
OCCASION,
THURSDAY, FEB. 22 1866.
salute of 100 will be fired at Union,quare at nocny
and at the hour the Trinity chimes vii pay series
grand display Of arework, will be given "ths
City Hall
Madison square.
Jackson square
Tompkinssquarr.
broadway and Fortyshirds
West Broadway and franklinst
East Broadway and Grandst.
Marion and Springsts
Thity-fourth:st, between Eighth and Ninth-aves sns
Under tie direction of Me.r. J. O. l. Edge the csss-
band Of music will be in attendance at each Of the above
The display at the City Hall wi be unususry hne and vii
consist Of tie following pieces
2 Golden Circle and Grecan Battery.
=. Cross OF Peru
g. Tribute 70 Ceres
:. Zana Psruvia.
=. Star Of America
10. star Of Independence.
II. Golden Waterfall.
u. Naukee Windmill
l3. Passion Flower.
Il Fairies Froic. -,
IS Temple of Liberty designed expressly FOR this 90
casIon.
Similar exhibitions will be given the other sIuarea
The displays will at O'Clock precisely by tbs
rapid discharge rockets and other aerial hreworss aref
yhich the pieces win be fired IN quick succession
The owners and vessels lying port and proprt
eor. Of hotels and public buildings requested to dsphy
their flag. during the day The seStous Of the dinefrns
churches requested ring their bells at sunrise noon and
sunset.
The Committee recommend that all ths public ofices be
closed that the citizens obserye the day public boh
day
All bills for expenses requested 10 be sent to the Clerk
before the iEs: day OF Msrsh.
By order of the Committee
PETER MASTERSON,
JOSEPH SHANNON,
LEWIS K. RYKRS
CHARLES T. LOEw.
JOSEPH B VARNUM, JR.,
Board OF Aldermen.
ALEXANDER II. KEECH,
MILNER INLAY,
WILLIAM q. WHITE,
CORNELIUS FLYNN >
I. H. KEENAN,,
E. w. TAYLOR Clerk Board OF counciimep.
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A Csrrection-The Bridge Over the Mud.
ALBANY, Wednesds,

ALBANY. Wednesday Feb. 2l ls6G.
Isaac Butts of Rochester was not party 10
the suit with the Bank Of Montreal published in the
papers Of the State ii. &. Belts, Canadian IL the
party interested
Tho locomotive Troy passed over the new Hudson
River bridge this afternoon with two loaded lumber
cars There will be IO formal opening OF the bridge
tomorrow announced although It is probable tuat
a train with tue directors viii pass over.
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Itis Endorsed by the Democrats OF the
Ohio Legislature.

COLUNBu- Tuesday. Feb. &C. leoo.
The Democratic members OF the ONO Legs
latutc had caucus tonight and indOIsed President
JOhusOa's veto message.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-22
STATE LEGISLATURES.
The Neu-Ier.Cy LcsisInturc.

IKTNTON. NCtrcsdaN ! an, = IeOu'
The senate to-day passed the Patc-soA and
Nerar, Railroad bill THIS bill has now passed both
Housea -. ,,..
Mr Trucs1sc Dem) presented concurrent IesoIl-
ton tba' we have sul faith in the ability, patriotism
and tLeliy o. Andrew johnson. President OF the
United s-lies and that We confidence IN him as
tbr Executive OF the National Government
An cfF,r- was made 70 put of present action uut II
fuiel end the resolution was passed.
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scIe Of uorse. a.d Males.

ToRTIEss MoNIOE, Tuesday, Feb. ~. leo6.
About 80 Government horses were sold here
to-day at an average price of s!G7 apiece and lot Of
mules at an average OF SliJ
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-22
POLITICAL.
Results OF New.York Town Eleetisns
Thus Far.
DELAWARE

Sixteen towns have been heard from. Should
the remaining two elect Supervisors Of the same
political faith as last year the Board will stand
Unonisis II; Democrats 2. Last year the Board was
diyided-Unionists, TO- Democrats. e-a probable gain
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-22
Tbc CnuaI Eaard,

ALaArY ~ y. Wcducslav. Feb. q. lsGG
Thc CgLal Board adjourned to-day until
hsrrh g. s.ca they viii desiguate the banks for the
ssba 1eP.s,,s.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-22

Mr.. PHILLTPSS BRooRLYN SPEECH. - The
AntSarery Standard OF this week publishes the speech
of Wendell Phillips at the BrooE cadeny OF Music
il fol-.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-22

CHILDREN OFTEN LOOK PALE AND SICK
From no other than having worms in the stomach
BRowSs "vERxIFuGE CosFrr,' viii destroy worms with
out injury to the child.
Children having require immediate attention, as
neglect Of the trouble often PROLONGED sickness
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-22
EEOM Lon DON.

0p,niug o. Psr,iamcnt-3as EEarncr and
Detail, in the Hcuse Of Commons and
The HOUSE o. Eords-Rhat - Expected
Of fIf-Impendiug Quc-iions-The New
Reform Eiii-Jarsnica-Eenia and
the Cattle Pla2g,-New Piciures by
Rosa Bonheur-CharIcs KSickens's Per-
sonal Appearance ~ 81.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-22
Business y ctlrfs.

A NEGLECTED CocGH, COLD OR SORE THROAT
which might BE- checked by simple remedy, like BRowSs
BRoScHnL TRocHEs if allowed to progress may terminate
seriously For Bronchitis. Asthma Iasrrh and Consump
tive Coughs TIE TRocHEs are used with advantage giving
oen;mes immediate reei Singers and public speakers will
find them also excellent to clear the voice and gender arcua
finr rvnndnrflII cas
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-22

THE UNIVERSAL CLOTHES-W WRISGER and
DoTY's CLOTHEs-W ASHER Removed to No. 81 Court
landt-st. Il. C. BROWNING. General Agent
$500 Bricks per hour are made by the Ma
TIoNAL BRICK MACHINE which. without O question, is
the best Brick Machine in America ABRAM ELQuA-
General Agent No lJO Broadway, \. Y.
New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-22
IAdver,isements.

The Burglar his own informer.-The opening
of each window and door teegraphed 10 your room and
never fails. The Burglar Alarm Telegraph u applied
invisbly aud without damage. L. HOLMES, l9s Bway.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-04-09
From. Washs,.gto,..
WASHINGTON. April

- WASdlNGTON. April L.
The President has approved the acts to more
eilectually punish counterfeiting of U. S. notes
and securities; to make compensation to Off
I GERS of the navy and marine corps for loss of
clothing by sinking of ships, not exceeding
the amount of sea pay for month; and for
transfer of the Smithsonian library to the
Congressional library.
The Intelligencer says Capt. Raphael Sem
mes was released ON his original parole un-
der the Johnson Sherman Convention, under
an order issued by the President yesterday.
One fourth of the persons just appointed to
take charge of the "a post offices reopened in
North Carolina and Virginia, are women.
Two of the women previously appointed could
not take the oath.
The total Internal Revenue receipts for the
past week were over $7,O00,000.
Returns received at the General Land Office,
show that in the month of February, 4,491, :
O33 acres were taken up at the Oregon City
Land Office for homestead equal settlements,
besides which number of cash sales were
made. s p '''ss'as Pa' s0h
WASHINGTON, April 8.
The Department of State has received dis
patch from the United States Consul at Fun
chal stating that a vast number of poor but
honest and hard working laborers Of Madeira,
who are skilled in the raising of cereals, the
vine, sugar cane. &C., and in gardening are
DESTROYS of going to the United States, but
have not the means of accomplishing tina. OBJ
ject. He expresses the belief that if but one
half of their passage money could be advan-
ced to them by parties in this country, on con-
tract, under the Act to encourage immigra-
ton, to be paid in labor, at least 10000 OF
them would be prepared to leave Immediately.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-04-09
xxx CoNaREss---First Session.
WASHINGTON, April 7.

E-r-
General debate is the order of the day.
Speeches were made by Messrs. Hogan,
baldwin and Harding. fsfF =
MY: Wilson OF Iowa, stated that Immediate
y after the morning hour, Monday, if the
been received, he should ask to have the
veto message taken up, and after its reading
should move the previous question on the
passage OF the bill, Notwithstanding the objec-
tions of the President. ifttE0 90 I
Mr.. Finck asked if some time would not be
allowed for discussion. 4
MIR. Wilson replied in the negative, if the
House will second the previous question.
Messrs Finck and Eldridge urged that tima
be allowed for discussion.
MIR. LIE Blond next addressed the House, ar
Puing that the insurgent States were not out
OF the Union. At all times during the war,
IL mad been declared the policy of the Govern
ment that the war was waged for no purpose
OF conquest or subjugation, but for the main
tainance of the Union. rET
Mr.. Lawrence of Ohio, made speech in
favor of the Civil Rights bill.
Mr.. Clark OF Kansas, next addressed the
House on the question of reconstruction. He
said the rebellious States were our out of the
Union so far as any rights on their part were
concerned.
Mr.. Brigham of Ohio, declared himself una
BILE TO agree with the Reconstruction Commit
tee, as to the policy and expediency of passing
joint resolution for the admission of Ten
nessee. He looked upon Tennessee as not in
fit condition to exercise the functions of
State in the Union.
The Speaker presented communication
from the Secretary of War in reference to off
GERS employed in the Quartermaster's Depart
ment in Washington, also giving information
respecting the Corcoran Art Building. Laid
on the table. Adjourned. tt u ~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-04-09

WASHINGTON, April s.
The President has just issued the follow
ing Circular to the Heads of Departments in
reference to appointments to Office:
1t is eminently right and proper that the
Government of the United States should give
earnest and substantial evidence of its Just
appreciation of the services of the patriotic
men who, when the life of the nation was inn
perrilled, entered the army and navy, to pre-
serve the integrity of the Union, defend the
Government, and maintain and perpetuate
unimpaired its free institutions. 1t is there
fore directed
First-That in the appointment to Office in
the several Executive Departments of the gen.
eral Government, and the various branches Of
the public services connected with the said
Departments, preference shall be given to such
meritorious and honorably discharged soldiers
and sailors, particularly those who have been
disabled by wounds received or diseases con-
tracted in the line of duty, ash may possess
proper qualifications.
Second-That in all promotions in said De
paItments and the several branches of the
public service connected Herewith, such per
sons shall have preference when equally eligi
BILE and qualified over those who have not faith.
fully and honorably served in the land or naval
forces of the United States.
(Signed,) ANDREW JOHNSON,
April Z, 1866. Executive Mansion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-04-09
New York Markets.

NEW YORK. Aprfl7.
Middling Uplands at IS g 39c.
Flour-receipts ,131 bbls; sales 5,100 bbls State
and Western heavy for common grades Superane
State s. q rs. Extra do. z 10 q 766. Choice do
los g 8 o5: Round Hoop Ohio 20 q 80. Choice
mon to good Extra Western 25 q 10. Southern
dull and heavy sales $50 bbls.; mixed to good 65
q $50. Fancy and Extra 10 90 a Is 25s Canada dull
90; Extra good to choice o5 t9 1125.
Wheat-dun and heavy tor common grades: sales
"a, 900 bushels Amber Milwaukee, old, at IS @ 65:
AMBER M VIVA No I new at G.; Amber State
mon, at 80; choice do. 2 SO.
Corn-shade frmer but not very active; sales 80 :
600 bushels. Mixed Western, sound, at Is q &c.,
Do do, unsound, at "A 78c in store and delivered
Oats.less active and cropping; sales of Canada at
81 @ 3d. State at Coo. Jersey at &c. Western new
| at 40 At. Do. old at 56 a 5Sic.
Beef-steady; sales $40 bbls. New plain mess at
| 10 90 g 10 80. New Extra do. 20 90 a "a 90. a,
Pork-very dull and heavy; sales $500 bbls.; also
1000 bbls. new mess for April May, and june, sell
closing at Is 80. Regular Old mess at 25 90 Is 25
| Prime do. 81 80 a % 90.
Lard-h ayy; sales 1880 bbls. at is a 1885,
Butter-quiet; sales Ohio at rs q 45c. State at
whiskeymsteady; sales l75 bbls. Western and
Rice-dull. s
sugars-quiet; sales $40 hhds Porto Rico at II. "a
1910; MuscOvado at 1ol q III; 100 boxes Havana It
| Musoovado at 43c.
Navel stoIessteady; Spirits Turpentine at 90 q
Oils-dull; sales of Linseed at 20 a 80. Lard,
Sperm and Whale quiet. Petroleum dull; sales Of
crude at &C. Refined bonded, sales 900 bbs at 4Oc
Tallow,qniet; sales $4,000 Tbs. at fiji q life.
Wool-dun.
Freights to Liverpool-quiet; cotton per steamer
| 6-16 g id.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-04-09

STATE HOUSE, AUGUSTA, Me-, April Z.
In honor Of the passage of the Civil Rights
bill over the Presidents veto, the flag has been
suspended over the State House. A national
salute will be fired and the bells rung.
BANGOR, April 7.
At noon to-day, a national salute was fred,
the bells rung and the national flag displayed
from all prominent places and many private
dwellings in honor of the passage OF the Civil
Rights Bill by the Senate, over the Presidents
veto. Bonfires, fireworks and other rejoicings
will take place this evening
Boston, April Z.
One hundred guns were fired on the Com
mon in this city to-day, in honor of the pas
sage OF the Civil Rights bill in the Senate over
the Presidents veto.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-04-09

y NEW ORLEANS, April 7.
There is a great crevasse at the Cheunes
levee, West Baton Rouge. The whole Par
ish is overlooked. Extensive damage is fear
ed. The crevasse below the city is being re-
paired. The rear of the city is flooded.
The British Steamship Company and mer-
chants of this city are drawing up memo
rial for deepening the ocean passes. The me-
mortal calls upon the Western Chamber of
Commerce and Federal Government for aid to
carry out the enterprise. The, foreign trade
, having outgrown the former channels, ships of
the heaviest draught now being necessary to
? carry It on.
The Methodist Conference received tele-
graphic dispatch from the Methodists of the
city of New York asking for union in prayer,
tomorrow, Sunday in both cities and
throughout the Union. The invitation was
cordially accepted and the Methodists of New
York notified by telegraph.
The camp of Cortinas at San Fernando is
broken up. The Imperialists are in posses
SIGN of Monterri, Toredo, Pedras, Negras, and
other towns, n & s..gEI - s. i.,lg7etl