The Portland daily press., 1867-09-18

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-.s si,s KERDYsvmLE, Sept. II.
The dedication of the Antietam National
Cemetery took place to-day The programme
was carried out as follows:-The military and
Masonic bodies escorting the President and
party to the Cemetery, where, in the presence
OF an immense throng, the exercises opened by
prayer. Gov. Swami then made an address,
after which hymn was sung by the assem-
blage. The corner stone of the monument was
then laid by the Grand Master OF the Grand
Lodge of Masons of Maryland. The Grafton
was then delivered by ex-Gov. Bradford and q
poem read. Remarks followed from President
johnson and others, after which the services
closed with benediction. The President and
party were escorted to the station. Statutes
were fired at sunrise, during the procession.
and at the close Everything passed off we'll
Inc following Is o brief abstraction of Gov
swans remarks and Gov. Bradfords Grafton
Gov. Swami, in assuming the Presidential
chair, rendered welcome to President John
son and the Governors of States who came to
Partloipate IN the ceremonies. After allud-
ing to the part taken by Maryland in estab-
nshing the cemetery, he said we are here in
tne calm sunshine of peace to mingle our tears
with the survivors of those who sacrificed life
for country upon this field. He invoked the
Almighty to speedily restore harmony to the
whole country.
Ex-Gov. Bradford, after referring to the dis
unguished personages present, stated that in
response to vote of thanks of Maryland TO
the army for protecting the State from rebels
the commanders of that army committed the
remains of those who fell to the care of the
State. Details of the action by Maryan i'm
the matter were given by the orator. The
number engaged in the field of Antietam on
the Union side was 81 1874, while the rebel force
was estimated at $1,000. The previous cam
paigns of the army were referred to and the
anxiety of the public mind depicted by the dis
aster to the army under Pope. It's shattered
condition, its reorganization by Mcclellan, and
the victory won over the confederate hosts of
rebellion by that recognized army, were dwelt
upon at great length, with many co-relative
facts and circumstances. He concluded by in
v0king adherence to the Constitution, and
said:-Come the peril to it whence it may,
from State rights or consolidation, let me on
this, the anniversary of its adoption, i'll the
name OF the men who made it, by the memory
OF the men who have died for it on this spot
where blood has been so profusely shed in its
defend it.
From the West Indies and Mexico.
NEW YORK, Sept IL.
The Herald has the followiI g special by Cuba
cable:
81. Thomas, Sept 1.-The Patmos was prepar-
ing to sail with troops and the authorities have
notified the officials at Porto Rico.
Porto Rico Sept 3.--Seven hundred troops
have arrived here. The two war vessels order
ed from st. Thomas have been detained
st. Domingo, Sept 1.-The tobacco crop is
large and prices are sustained Government
credits lacking vouchers will be re-examined
Hdyti, Aug 16.-The Press protests against
Salnave's disbursing $5,O00O0O without the con-
sent of Congress-
The import duties have been increased 80 per
cent.
HaUana, Sept. 16.-Exchange on London
1912. Sugar dull.
A slave murdered the sister-n-law of the
Cuban Postmaster General and wounded the
postmaster himself, then run away, but was
subsequently arrested and confessed his guilt.
but said he was desperate by the fact that his
brother, Is years of age, was about to he sold
into slavery by the Postmaster.
Advices from Mexico to the 9th inst. and
Vera Cruz 18th, are received
Admiral Tegethoff appeared at the Mexican
war office on the 4th, as the verbally authoriz-
ed Deputy from the relatives of Macmillan to
ask in the name of humanity the remains of
the decreased. Juarez having refused the re-
quests of Baron Marques and other influen-
tial persons, could not deliver the body to Teg-
ethof unless he presented the proper official
documents from the relatives of the deceased
when such documents are shown he would
permit the transportation of the body to Aus
tria. ara
The property of Almonte Selicio and Somera
has been confscated. General Vuze has been
condemned to imprisonment for four years for
desertion. Dl+s,aI
Escobedo was well received at Saltillo, and
together with Daz and Juarez is considered q
candidate for the Presidencyof the Republic.
New YORK, Sept H.
Havana letter states that the fillibustering
expedition projected by Santa Annals son
proved to be a swindle by one Lehman, Santa
Anna's agent, who collected considerable sums
OF money and left. ass
Mexican letters state that when the elections
occur the late rebels will be permitted to be
candidates for offices, and the eight classes
concerned in the late anti-Liberal movement
will be allowed to vote.
Another Havana letter states that in answer
to the remonstrants as to the excessive taxa
ton, the authorities intimated that there were
bayonets enough to enforce the laws.
An Austrian frigate has arrived to take Max
imlian's BODY