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Nova SCOTIA IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS -
A cable dispatch from London gives the fol-
lowing report of Parliamentary proceedings
which show that Nova Scotia must endure the
Confederation: '- .
In the House Of Commons on Tuesday night
an interesting debate took place on the petit
ton of the people of Nova Scotia against the
Canadian Union act. Mr.. John Bright NOV
ed that commission be appointed to inquire
into the cause of the discomfort in Nova Scotia
IN regard to the operation of confederation
He supported his motion with a speech in
which he declared that an investigation into
the matter could not be otherwise than advan-
tageous. LII it was refused, the people of Nova
Scotia would feel that thew were the victims
of policy with which they did not and could
not sympathize. Such refusal would increase
their hostility to Canada, estrange them from
England and give a stimulus to their sympa-
thy with the United States. Justice to the
PeoPie OF nova Scotia and generosity to the
United States demanded this inquiry. The min
istry would be greatly to blame should any
untOward event result from the refusal tn
grant this demand. Mr.. William e. Baxter
seconded the motion made by Mr.. Bright.
The Right Hon. G. B. Adderly, Under Sec
rotary of the Colonial Department, replied for
the government. He acknowledged that dis
content prevailed in the province of Nova
Scotia: He took occasion odeny the correct
ness of the statement made by Mr.. Bright in
MS opccCu oH Tue loJn OI laSC May, TO the Ell
feet that the passage of the Canadian union
act in Parliament here was not final, but
merely preliminary to its confirmation by the
acts of the legislatures of each of the prov
lnces concerned. The appointment Of this
commission of inquiry would be great evil
ana would be considered an insult to the Do
"a mlnlon OF Canada. He informed the House
tna5 s.eps had been taken by the government
TO allay tne present feeling in the North Amer
SO bitter had been er M tbe n9s
of the Canadian PARLIAMENT sitting at Ottowa
had been approved Of by Nova Scotia and
S1 be s existed would
had no reason to apprehend an increosa 90
taxation or expenditure: After further 'S dis :.
cussion division took place on Mr.. Bripbt's
motion, which resulted as folows:-For a
commission, 81; against commission 1873.
Later in the evening the Irish church an.
Polntments suspensory bill was passed to a
third reading.
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BUCKSPORT DISTRICT.
Ed,yi1 A HeL,noybouoao p.os;d;,, NIL.


PRINCE ALFRED's AssAssN.-Letter from
Australia state that before starting on his re-
turn to England, Prince Alfred end Favored to
obtain reprieve for O'Farrell, who sought to
kill the Prince by assassination, until definite
instructions as to executing him could be re-
ceived from England, and on the day he set
sail in the Galatea he addressed letter to the
Governor recommending that this should be
the course adopted The Colonial Secretary
OF State, however, stood firm to his expressed
resolution that O'Farrell should be hung. and
he was accordingly executed in the presence
of about one hundred and fifty persons. He
met his fate with perfect calmness and steadi
ness. Prior 10 his execution he prepared the
following statement which was made public
few days after his death, though not with the
consent of the government: .-
Being now about to appear before nv Crea-
tor feel 1T my duty to give expression to nv
heartfelt sorrow for the grievous crime have
heart do grieve for what have done. have
hitherto said that / was one of MANY who
We're prepared to do the deed had not done
it. had not the slightest foundation for such
a statement | was never connected with any
man or any body of men who had for their Oh
iect the taking of the lie of the Duke of Edin-
burg. Never was l in any manner connected
with that organization in ireland and else
where which is known by the name of the Fe-
man organization. 1 wish moreover distinctly
to assert that there was not human being in
existence who had the slightest idea of the oo-
ject had in ,i,w when / meditated on and.
through the nlercful providence of God, failed
in carrying into effect the death of the Duke
OF Edlnburg. have written to the printers of
two Irish periodicals an address to the people
OF Ireland, and so certain was of the death of
the Duke of Edinburg that stated therein
that which believed would be the fact and 1
think have more than implied that was but
one OF an organization to carry the same into
effect. need but say that the truth of the
latter portion rests upon sIighter foundation
than the former; in fact that. unless from some
mere hearsay, L had no foundation for saying
there was Fenian association in New South
Wales. From continually thinking and talk
ing of what may still call the wrongs of Ire
land became excited and filled with enthusi-
asm ON the subject, and twas while under the
influence OF those feelings that attempted to
perpetrate the deed of which am most Justly
called upon to suffer.
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The Democratic idea of Christian patriot
Wooley. The grand objects of Democratic eff
fort--to secure the release of the murdcrers of
Ashburn, prevent the investigation of the
murders of Dill and other Union men at the
South and to get into office. Late Democrat.
ic pet measures-the increase of pay to gov
eminent employees, the postponement of the
tax bill, the defeat of the bill for the relief of
American commerce, the taxation of govern
ment bonds, payment of ive-twenties in
greenbacks and the imitation of the currency
Beauties of Democratic legislation-the "visi
BILE admixture" law in Ohio the disfranchise-
ment of soldiers and students in the same
State, the extravagant appropriations in New
York, the Generalization of the Massachusetts,
legislature by an unprecedented number
of Democrats in that body and the abolition of
the common school system and the negro ap-
prentice system in Maryland. The Democrat
ic candidate for the Presidency celebrat-
ed gentleman from Nowhere-a fellow of pure
ly negative characteristics at present-wheth-
er when he comes clearly to light he shall as
sumo the form of Chief Justice Chase or the
Devil is yet undetermined. The Democratic
PLATFORM figment of the Imagination, hav.
ing only a potential existence-as crystalized
at New York its fundamental idea may either
be the martyrdom of Wooley, the immaculate
conception, the philosophy of Zoroaster, a
white mans government or negro suffrage.
The Democratic fate-political death, buria
and oblivion.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF THE SuPERYIsINc Apcnrrrc,

May 23d. 1868.
SEALED Proposals will be received at this office
~ until " O'Clock M, June 25th 1865 Tor the erec-
ton of a United States Custom House and Post Of
nee building at WiscasSet Me-, in accordance with
plans AMI specifications at this office COPIES OF which
ana standard samples of granite work can be seen
on application to the Collector of Customs Wiscas-
set, Me-, Henry kingsDury, ESQ.,, Supt. Custom
House, Portland, Me, and James Ii. Cochrane ESQ
Supt. Custom House, Bangor, Me.
Proposals will be for the erection of the buiIdino
entire according to the plans and specifications
Proposals will also be rec lived for the erection ~
building with exterior walls of the best bnrneJ
brlck above the watertabe, except the coTnce door
dressings and window sills which must be a, Granite
as required by the plans and specifications The
door trimmings. stills and steps, window stills and
cornice to be of No. 3 hammering; the asblar and
water table OF No. a. as per standard SAMPLE ~
All bids will be accompanied by the Bond of tvvo
responsible persons in the sum of Five ,bonssnd
dollars S5OOO) that the bidder will accent an6 NJ
form the contract awarded TO him; the bond to he
approved by the U. s. Dist. Judge or m 8 Dst A.
torney. Blank forms for proposals and hand ca hs
obtained on application this office or to the oficers
above named. " VIZ ~
The Depart ment reserves the right to reject any
or an bids deemed Tor the interest of the govern
meii 70 uo SO, and no bid which does not conform
IN az respects to the requirements OF this advertise
ment Will be considered.
I.iavments will be made monthly on the estimates
e superintendent, ten (0) per cent. being retain
Gu until the completion OF the contract
bldders VIII state the time required to complete
the work, and will submit q sample Of the granite
they propose to furnish
Proposals should be enclosed in a sealed envelope
endorsed proposals for U s. Custom House and p.
o. Wiscasset, Me-" and addressed to the Superyis-
ing Architect, Treasury Department, Washington,
d. G.
A. B. MULLETT,
Supervising Architect.
May 27-2aw uljune 25.
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LA BELLE HELENE.-The great dramatic
and musical paper of the day, Wilkes Spirit
OF the Times, gives the following excellent
critique of "La Belle Helene" as given by Mr..
Bateman's company, which is heartily en-.
dorsed by the Boston Daily Advertiser:
La Belle Helene pursues the sarcastic melo-
dy OF her way, deridng with liquid laughter
al professions and all proprieties. Kings, sol
dlers, statesmen. divines, courtesans, hus-
bands, wives and fast young men receive alike
the unspariug satire of Offenbach's muse.
Agamemnon and the brothers Ajax, the pomp-
Gus and puerile Kings of Greece, point out
the weak nesses of Kingcratt; Achilles, the
stupid, bullying, brutal soldiery; Calchas, the
grasping, cheating, hypocritical priesthood;
Menelaus, the weakness of rich men who
marry youth and beauty; the lovely and amor
Gus Helen, those frail but frequent ladies who
allow their heart fapcies to stray in forbidden
fields; and Orestes, that largely prevalent
type of weli-dressed, vapid looking young men
who mistake profanity for eloquence and
drunkenness for. genius. Thus, while our
fancy is entranced by the beguiling strains of
the music, our virtue is strengthened by the
deep moral truths conveyed in Offenbach's pc
culiar manner. He points out the rocks and
false currents in the Sea of Life The mari
ner avoids or encounters them as he pleases
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MORE DARING BURGLARIEs.-It would seem
from the series of daring burglaries that have
been committed that we must have an expe-
rienced gang of thiefs in our midst to contend
with, and he hope the detectives will be on the
alert and succeed in arresting these despera-
does before they can proceed any further with
their pilfering. Thursday night the house of
Mr.. 81. j. Wheeler, at Woodford's Corner, in
Westbrook, was entered, probably through
one of the windows, as the doors were all bolt
ed upon the inside. Pieces of matches were
found in the hall and in some of the rooms
The burglars made a complete tour of the
house, passing through the dining room, where
considerable silver ware was upon the table,
and through the various rooms where articles
of jewelry and trinkets of value might have
been secured, to the sleeping apartments of
Mr.. Wheeler, where they took valuable
watch and chain from his vest, and also carried
away his pants containing his pocket book.
These they rifled and left in the upper hall,
and his pocket book, minus about $25 in mon
ey was left in one of the dining room chairs
The burglars here also secured purse belong
ing to Mr.. Wheelers daughter, containing
about $50. From the fact that various articles
of value were not touched it would seem that
the burglars were after money.
The house of Mr.. J. j. Chenery was also en-
tered through the front door and considerable
clothing was collected in the front entry, but
on Iaft +ba,.e-
The house of Mr.. Chas A. Rackleff was also
broken into and every door in the house left
open. The burglars, however, departed with
out taking anything.
The doors of several houses in the vicinity of
the Corner were unlocked, but nothing has
been missed. The key on the inside of the
door of Mr.. VIM. E. Mason, of the firm of
Denning & Mason, was pushed out and the
door unlocked, but as it was also bolted on the
inside the thieves did not effect an entrance
On Pleasant street a number of houses were
entered, without anything been TAKEN
Among them the residence of Mr. Levi Brown,
where it is thought they were frightened away
before they had concluded their search, and
the house of Rev. j. o. Thompson, where they
were frightened by hearing Mr. Thompson get
up when they entered, and left without booty.
These are probably the same rascals that
broke into the houses OF Mr.. Barbour and Mr..
Coolidge in this city last week.
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Slate Assayer's Once, Boston, Mass
A BOTTLE OF
'Mr.W s. Mains EIderberry Winen

Has been received here, in the state in which if is
sold in the market - for analysis.
1t was found to be an excellent, matured Elder
perry WINE, comparing tavorably with the choicest
samples OF "Sambuci Wine," and containing even
more more Of the acid salts. astringent and valuable
qualities OF the berry, than that wine does.
t mas the best properties OF Port Wine without its
intoxicating quality, and in sickness. or as beyer
age, 1t should replace the imported wines.
Respectfully,
A. A. HAYES, M. ID. State Assayer.
20 State Street, Boston,
18th Aug, 1867.
ieblld&wttsN S. DANA HAYES, Chemist
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Notice.

The Republicans of Standish are requested to meet
at the Town House, in said town, on SATURDAY, the
10th day Of June, instant, at o'clock P. M. to
choose five delegates attend the First Congresson-
al District Convention to be holden at Portland on
Thursday, the 25th day of June, 1868. Also select
five delegates to attend the Republican State Con-
vention, to be held in Portland the 8th day of July
next. Per Order OF Rep, Town Com
June II, 1868. dtdsn
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Caucus.

The Republicans of Yarmouth are requested to
meet at the Temperance Hall in said town, on Sat-
urday, the goth instant, at u o'clock M, for the
purpose Of choosing Delegates to attend the District
Convention to be holden in Portland Thursday,
the 26th inst. -..
Also to choose Delegates to attend the State Con-
vention to be holden in Portland on the 9Th day of
July next. -h -.g'..
Per Order of Town Committee,
Yarmouth June II, 1868. I'd
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WE remind our readers of the general mee.-
ing, under the auspices of the Portland Freed
mems Aid Association, in the City Hall to-
morrow evening, at IL o'clock. Rev. Cram
mond Kennedy, who will deliver an address,
travelled in the South before the war, was
Chaplain Of the 10Th Highlanders in the East
Tennessee campaign and battle of the Wilder
ness, and has since examined the freedmen's
schools from Maryland to Florida. Admission
is free, and all friends of education are COR
daily invited ..'.
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TEMPERANCE CONFERENCE.-The County
Association met at Dunstan's Corner, Scarbor-
ough, on Thursday last and held afternoon
and evening sessions. The attendance was
large. Tie chair was occupied by e. H. Star
bird, Esq, of Falmouth. In the absence of the
Secretary, George Parcher, Esq, Representa-
tive to the last Legislature) was appointed
Secretary pro tenn. Remarks were made by
Gen. Neal Dow, Hon. Charles Holden, Messrs.
J. 7. Walton. E. R. Staples, F. G. Rich, E. A.
Sawyer, f. N. Dow and E. Leach of Portland.
Rev. Mr.. Freeman Of Bowdoinham, Messrs.
Durgan, Tappan and Smith of Saco, Hon. s.
Scammon of Scarborough, and G. A. Stack
pole of Gorham. The following resolution was
adopted by unanimous vote, the question be-
ing first submitted to legal voters only, and
then to the entire congregation:
ResOtUed, That without insisting upon an
agreement with the views of this associa ton
in the matter of prohibition, we repeat a for
mer declaration that no person shall receive
our votes for the Legislature who is not pledg-
ed to the support of a law against the traffic in
intoxicating drinks, and maxi ing imprisonment
the penalty for the first conviction OF its viola
ton. BIS
A more interesting and profitable temper
ance meeting has seldom been held in the
County. Thanks were voted to the choir for
choice music, and the citizens for generous hos
pltality. The time and place of next meeting
was left with the Executive Committee
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n, LIE FIFTH DIsTRIoT.-We understand that
MI rike has determined to be again a candi-
uate before the Republican Convention for
monii ma, to Congress. Also that COL Eu-
M, a =. OF Ellsworth, and VIM McGilvery,
Esq, OF searsport, in the Waldo portion of he
Els s'reI, VIII oe candidates for the nomination.
Inc Inc CoPpe%rheads will nominate again Arno
f Mise sSis 5e LiTq Of Ellsworth Mr. W. was in
ginning of it; but at the su@rast; ~ tns 1e.
principal leaders Of the Coppef6eads of f. that Sat
District he, following the footstens Of R SHae
Bradbury in that matter, swung around t6a
s SrIcne PACK INTO the camp OF the "peace and
having been war Democrat" and has ever
since then been in full fellowship with that
Party.-Ban9or JeGersoaian.
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MARRIED..

In Gorham, june Is, by Rev. G. c. Parker, Stew
ems Smith, Esq, and Mrs. Ruth S. SanbOln, both of
GOrham.
In Gray. June rs. by Rev. L. Bean, John w.
Frank and Miss Augusta f.. eldest daughter OF Capt
Edward Frazer. No cards..
In Pennington, Charles Nutter, OF F., and Fannie
Atkins, OF Brunswick.
In Phillipps June II. Wilson Hammons, of Bethel,
and Ada L. Kelley, OF P.
In Cape Elizabeth, June II, by Rev. H. NJ. Vail.
Thomas b Norton and Mrs. Elizabeth Frabcis, both
OF Portland.
In Chelcea, Mass. June is, WIN. A. Peck, OF Cape
Elizabeth, Me-, and Miss Emma L. Chase, OF G.
In Andover, Mass, June IL, by Rev Jos. Bartlett,
Edward Brooks and Miss Mary Josephine, daugh-
ter OF the late Lew Boothby, of Buxton.
In Boston, June II, Chas. ID. Munger, of Port
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BRIEF LocALs.-The planet Saturn is now
conspicuous object in the evening sky, and
will continue SO during the summer months
1t has now arrived at one of those interesting
places in its orbit most favorable for the dis
play of its celebrated Ring-System-events
separated by periods of fifteen years.
Committee from the City Council and a
few friends sailed down to Peaks Islan1
Thursday in the yacht Ray, for the purpose of
examining into the condition of the school at
that place. $40.
The marshals yesterday morning made a
seizure of two barrels of ale at a saloon on
Congress street.
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'Spring it is CHEEKY, ...-
Winter is drcary, 3D. ~ 20
Green leaves hang, but the brown must fly;
When he is shaken, .
Lone and forsaken,

What can an old man do but dep"
Why, take Plantation Bitters to be sure, and
with them new lease of life. The old are
made young again, the middle-aged re joice
and the young become doubly brilliant by u.s.
ing this splendid tonic Dyspepsia, heartburn,
liver complaint, headache, sprains in the side,
"crick in the back" and all symptoms of
stomachie arrangement yield at once to the
health-giving influence of Plantation Bitters
They add strength to the system and buoyan-
cy to the mind. ..s.
MAGNOLIA WATER.-A delightful toilet arti-
cle--superior to Cologne, and at half the
price. june13eod&w2w
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FREE SINGING ScHooL.-We are requested
to state that the free Singing School for mas
tiers and and misses over ten years of age. Civ
en- by the Young Mems Christian Association
at their Rooms, under the direction of Mr..
Gardiner, will be held Wednesday afternoon
at haif-past two o'clock. This will be good
opportunity for the boys and girls to learn to
sing and parents should encourage their at
tendance. The Association have under con-
temptation free Singing School for adults
The arrangements will be announced as soon
as completed.
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PORTLAND LIGHT INFANTRY.-The members
OF the Portland Light Infantry after the regu.
lar meeting Thursday evening, partook of an
oyster supper at the saloon of Messrs. Webster
q Burns, by invitation of the newly commits
stoned officers Among the invited guests were
invited guests from the Regular Army, the
Portland Mechanic Blues and the old Rifle
Corps. After the edibles had disappeared, a
pleasant hour was spent in social intercourse,
and songs, toasts, sentiments and speeches adj
ded to the pleasure of the gathering. The
meeting adjourned with rousing cheers for the
T. M. BIS, the p. L. rs and the officers of the
COmDany
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FAD COOL AND TIE

KEEP THE HEAD COOL AND TIE
HAIR WEALTHY.-Get bottle OF Cbeya.
lier's Life for the Hair at once See how
rapidly and pleasantly it will do its work. 1t re-
stores gray hair TO its original COLOR and stops its
falling out. Recommended by Physicians. Sold by
all Druggists. See ChevaIier's treaties ON
the Hair, sent free by mail SARAH A. CHEW
ALlER, NJ. d, No 1923 Broadway, New York.
May 16-T,T&S sN 1y
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ANNUAE MEETING.

TNHE Annual meeting OF the Stockholders of the
Portland Rolling Mills will be holden at the Of
nee OF the Treasurer, 1876 Fora street, Portland
IuESDAY, June 23d, 1868, at O'Clock NJ for the
following purposes:
lst-To choose Clerk, Treasurer and Five Direct
ors for the ensuing year.
2dLIo consider and act upon proposed amend
ment 70 the BYLAWS ofsad company.
80 Transact any other business that may le-
gally come bef're said meeting
Dated at Portland. this Sth day of June A d. 1863
GEO. L. b. JACKSON, Clerk.
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Nnfiaa

The Republicans of Falmouth are requested to
meet at the Town House in said Town,o Saturday.
goth inst at o'clock NJ to choose four delegates to
attend the convention to be holden in the City Hail.
Portland, on Thursday 25th inst at eleven O'Clock A.
M, then and there to nominate one Representative
to Congress and an Elector of President aid Vice
President.
Per Order OF Town Committee
Falmouth, June l6, 1868. I'd
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PERIoDIcALs.-Harper's Monthly, Peterson's
international and Leslies Illustrated Maya
zines for July have been received at the
bookstores of Bailey & Noyes aud HI. L..
Davis, Exchange street; Short & Lorpg,
corner of Free and Centre sSreets; c. r. CHS
holm & Brother, No. 3O7 Congress street, ard
at the Grand Trunk depot. Also at the school
book, music and periodical store of E. G. An
drews, No. 36 Centre street; the periodical de-
pot of Messrs. Fessenden Brothers, Lancas-
ter Hail. and at the fancy store of W. d. Rob-
iusOn, Exchange street
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Terrible Accident saco River-Boat
Upset and Five Men Drowned.
A correspondent writes from Biddeford that
boat, con aiming eight men, was upset at the
mouth of Saco river yesterday afternoon and
five of thez1 we're drowned -Four of them
leave families. All Frenchmen. No further
particulars have been received up to the time
of going to nreSs
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Put two persons in the same bedroom, one
of whom has the toothache and the other g in
love- and 1t Will be found that the person hay
in the toothache will go to sleep first. l
"A correspondent for an English paper
commenting upon the result of impeachment
says: "Johnson's seat is now sure. You can
stick pin there" The Chicago Post wickedly
says: "We should like to!"