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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-16

the extreme edge Of the ice, where he fell fat
upon his face.
Perhaps he might still have been saved,
but for his own frcnzicd passion. As the
skaters, followingalong the curve, swept close
to where he lay, the skate Of the young lady
almost touching him, he made an effort to lay
hold Of her ankle, as intending to drag her
over the cataract along with him Fortu-
nately he failed, but the movement was fatal
to himself A piece Of rotten ice on which
he rested, giving way under his weight, broke
off with a loud crash and in another moment
the detached fragment, bearing his body along
with it, swept over the falls, to be crushed to
'atoms in the scothing cauldron below
The lovers, now safe from all danger, stood
for time silent, with arms crossed, aud lis
tening, But, after one wild, appalling Shrek
that rose from the manacs lips, as for a mo-
mcnt his body balanced upon the combing Of
the cataract they heard no more--only the
hoarse monotone Of the waters, to be coutin-
ued to eternity Omcard Magazine
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-16

REcrnour AND ASNExATroN-Thc Montreal

REcrRoull AND ANNEXATION The Montreal
Gqscttc of Friday sass
" That the Dominion will never get Rcci-
procity Treaty may he taken as q fixed and ah.o-
lutte fact, and the sooner it shape, its policy ac-
cordingy, the better for all interests concerned.
We should not have got the last treaty had not
believe, from one Of their friends here ia whom
they had confidence that, if they did not vote Cor
it, Canada would ask for annexation, which the
North would favor, but which they did not want.
The situation is not IN that respect altogether all
tered. IL wa, not, let it be remembered, the men
who are now in power in the United States, who
gave us the Reciprocity Treaty they opposed It's
grant and they withdrew it the moment the
treaty expired These are the broad stubborn
facts governing the situation, and no man can
glinsay theIn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-16

The officers and soldiers Of the OM Second are hereby
notified to meet a, Union Hail. Burlington, w., on Fri
day, June 18TH 1850, at six p VI, for thoirfh annual
reunion.
Colonel Charles II. joyce will deliver an address on
the history Of The regiment
All that expected to be present, o. BUSH
ness Of Importance will como before the Society.
Half hro on the Vermont Central and Rutland Bor
llnrt0n railroads
carr joins !. BAN.
SUnGN. Is ". CkurENrEn, ,,,s
CIV. W W. flrynY, 1919,
MAJ. ELiIAu WALES, ''"'''''
carr r. q. CuAsr,
An papcr friendly 10 the soldiers are requested to
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-16

II Many Mormons are escaping from Utah
and the tyranny of Brigham Young since the com
pletion Of the Pacific Railroad.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-16

The Union Republican frcemon Of Washington County
are requested to mcctin Convention at the Court House
In Montpelier, saturday, June &c. at ooelook a. NJ,
10 nominate candidates for Senators and County officers
for The year ensuing ando doany ether business proper
10 be done at said Convention
JOSIAH WOOD,
a. q, BuoWN, s...,
j. n. HuLnES, ,,.a.,E
j W RCuAHDs0N, "'''
y. Il. JOyEs,
nf1afbefff. June J. 1860
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27
q . M N &c Kg Oh A L


Nc" orA STOCK ana Money Va arkeI.
NEW YORK. May 20 Money active at I per cent.
o. Sterling Exchange dnll at 100 a 1891. Gold de-
cidedy lower; opened at i40R fell to 1891 rallied to
140 and closed at 1870 1885, for carrying were
3 e per cent: Governments lower but closed
strong. Henry Cewes & Co. furnish the following
430 quotations:-Coupon 6's 1881. 100 "a 121; do
5.2Gs ls62 ll5s q ZIG; do 1864, 116 q I1Cf; do 1866
li7z g lls9; do new 119 q 1l9a do 1867, 119 @ 1891
DO MS lSSS, ll9 g ll95; l0-4os 1888 q 1883.
The Sub Treasury bought to-day $10O 900 regis,e
ed 62s at 115 5i100 100000 i15 32-iOO 100 900
at 10 -loO; 100000 at 115 "a 1907 $1OO 900 at
SSodioo Slooooo at ii5 $4,000 at lis 7-10O
tered G5s at 115 33-1O0; S225, 900 coupon 6i,s at
1l6 40-lO0i all from Jay Cooke 81 Co.
Border state bonds heavy; Missouri's, e9i: old
Tennessees Gs g est; new do. 65t q COZ; old North
574 q 5ss new do 61 Louisiana levee 6's 6Sl 0D 90
Stocks declined heavily in the forenoon under sales
to realize the advance of the past week and sales in
speculative account by Que or two prominent opera
tors Shortly after the decline halted and there
was sharp reaction with North Western as the prin
cipa feature, cash dividend thereon of Der cent
pelng announced; common rose to 93a a 90 and pre-
Ierrei 10 lto. Aiterwards the whole market became
weak anu unsettled, with general decline from tle
highest quotations of the afternoon. The following
are 6.30 prices:-Pacific Mall 804 (0 eOi: Western
Union Telegraph. 434 a 43t; New York Central 1918
e is,s; ETe = 2ss g gsa do preferred 81 q 81; Hut
9SS Fort Wayne, 1863 q 157; Michigan Central s 1S5
q 127; Michigan Southern 1859 % 1851; Illinois Cen
tral, 146 q 147; Chicago & Rock Island 12s n 1Se
Chicago q North Western 9l q OF: do preferred,
The clearances at the Gold Exchange Bank to-day
The receipts at the Sub Treasury to-day amountel
70 l4156i5; payments 81 SO5, ,56s balance S7s $685.
$1s4,s63 noun'eu ' 70
exports Tor the week, except specie, s., 1858, 14G.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27
Domestic Vsar,.s,.

kEw YoRR. May 29. Cotton in favor Of b,,yors. /.
sales iooo 6ales Middling upands %! a 2ssc Flour
sup rfine State 40 "a GO; extra 95 @ bo romn
hoop Ohio 10 q 25; extra Western II 09 + eS !.
Sondnern "a maroopng; sales 25O bbs extra As a IL co.
Wneat q &c lower; sales 81, 100 bush; No Snrinc
at AZ delivered; No. 2 do at L ~ a Ia delryered'
closing at the inside price; Amber Michigan choice
oS; Amber Indiana 55 Corn less active and ~
&c Iower sales 49, 600 bush new Mixed Wesae 4 ~ ~
g 9oc; old 81 &c delivered. Beet quiet Pork droop-
ing; & a sales 4es bbls; new 81 12 81 45 closing
AZ 81 70 cash. Lard dull and heavy at I? "a 19c Rut
ter quiet and heavy. Whskey dull western 81 70
nee Rice dull Sugar dull sales 22o0 bbds n Mns1
Muscoyado 52c Naval Stores heavy sprits Trra urn
tine q g 4sc Petroleum quiet; crudo Isl sa i55e
rmer per- sal TTeghds og t. t. hyePO
do DO 54d; Wheat per steamer I'd.
CHloAeo, May 26.-Flour dull at 475 "a s 75 for
low grades to Spring extras Wheat dull and lower ar
lower; No. at &c. Oats dun and lower No ~
5sac. Rye nominal. Barley nominal; No q at ao a
g %. High Wines dull; sales 100 bbis Mess Pork I
salted shoulders III q 12c. Hams firm at 15s N 1eS
for sweet picked Live Hogs heavy and ower sales
quiet and firm. sn's
CIEoINSATI, May co Whiskey du,l n no. -.
iIttie demand Lard held at Isle with no sales Du'
~ BULK Meats in good demand and higher: sales 95o
higher Close '0T Bscon f and lac for se
firm at 1S2 q l9c. '1e0 aains
MILW4UKEE, May 26.--FIour uncbanped Wheat
unsettled; No. at 15l; No. at 12, Oats dnIi
ana RTa nominal nom Corn rmer at 62c for new Rejected
nye uuil at 10 for No.1, Barley nominal.
OHAkLEsToN. ). c., May 2G.-Cotton duII and
coastwise 421 bales. Wv -'1o' eApor's
1 SAyANNAH, May 26.-Cotton- very 1;o,,t
Modling &c; sales 70 bales; receipts $40 bales.
MOBILE. May 26.-Cotton dulj: sales 1so ha,o.
low siidulings 263c; receipts 90 bales -'0''
,ui., new q, ORLEANS; May 26.-Cotton easier; Mid
/ ports 96 bales. ''o Daes' eA-
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27
WASHINGTON.



WASHINGTON, May 26.-President Grant and
party returned from Annapolis, Md, this eve
ming A. II. Corbin and bride (ihe Presidant,s =
sister, .rrived to-day and are stopping at the
Executive Mansion.
NATIONAL BANKS CANNOT BE CONVERTED INTO
STATE BANKS.
The Attorney General, at the request Of the
Comptroller of the Currency. has given an
opinion that National Banking Associations
cannot legally be converted into State Banks,
and thus relieve themselves Of their obligations
under the National Bank Act. The question
comes up in the case of the National Farmers
and Mechanics Bank of Albany, which claims
to have been converted into National Bank
ing Association under the Act of the New
York Legislature, adopted April 20, 1861 The
Attorney General says: Il am OF opinion that
it is not within the power of the Legislature Of
New York to alter, modify, add to or diminish
the powers, duties or liabilities created in or
conferred upon a banking association estab-
lished under an act of Congress-
AUTHOR OF A LETTER IN THE LONDON TIMES.
The letter in the London Times of the 18th
inst, under the signature of can American
Citlzen, respecting the Alabama claims trea-
", ana which has exercised a soothing nfu-
ence on England, was communicated by U. s.
Senator Grimes of Iowa.
AN INDIAN CHIEF AT WASHINGTON.
Keokuk, the chief of the Sac and Fox In
dian tribes, called to see the President to-day,
not knowing of his absence from the city. He
subsequently, paid his respects to Secretary
Boutwell, and the Secretary of the Interior.
UNION PACIFIC r.. r. CO.
Mr.. Chittenden, representing the Union Pa
cific Railroad Company called on the Secreta-
ry to-day and had a consultation concerning
the interests of that road.
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The Wool Market.
Especial Dispatch by International Line. !,

~r~N~--rJ AH'SAha.iVhdi
BOSTON, May 26.-lReported for the Press J. Tho
iollowhg Is list OF prices quoted this afterDoon:-
Domestic--Ohio ana PENNSYLVANIA pick. .lock ea a
65c; do choice Xxx 81 % &c., fine All Ca SOC: medi
uln AZ q 49c; coarse 40 G9 47c Michigan New Ynrl,
and Vermont extra and Xxx As q SOC; fine AZ TO 47c:
medium 45 "a 47c; coarse 43 eg 45c; other Western
nne and 40 q 47c; medilsn 45 "a 46c: common 42
@ 4)c; extra pulled 40 q 60c s1perfine 40 C0 dc:
NO. at 70 q 40c; combng neece so % Csc; Calitor
ma y s9 &c " To. FsoiefgB Wools-Canada comb
ing ~ q zoe; Smyrna wasGeG q a 40c, ana lswasb
ea 10 Cg &c; Bgenos A yres 81 . 45c; Care liood
nope 81 q 45cj Chilian 22 q SOC; bonsk 81 "a 43c:
A.lcan qlwashed u a 18c D fb.
h1semaTAs-Ihere is good demand for fleece and
pulieo Wool at the low prices previously current
anu manufacturers are purchasing all the cheap lois
oneIlhg under the impression that the new cp will
not De ava1abe eaty in the season ar prices to cor
respond wlth the low figures now current on the sea-
Doard; In New York there is less activity in domes
uc, which is not so much the result of an absence of
demand as the indisposion of holders to meet buv-
ers on the basis of the low prices offered Jn Phiia
deiphia inc market continues dull, manufacturers
maniesting no disposition to take hold at present
asking rates, and on large lots it is difficult to real
ize except at material concession The stocks are
reduced to very low figure and the dealers. as
usual at this season of the year. are generally any
iousto close them OUT preparatory % the reception
OF the new clip, of which has been already rn
ceived There less composition this year than usual
ior the purchase OF Woor on the Sleeps back, and
tne dealers generally hosd Off declaring that there is
o margin tor profit on the figures at which the sea-
son opened last year.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27
Brighton, Uanabrids se and Hledford Castle
Markets.
Lsrecial DISPATCH by International Linel

Especial Dispatch by international Line.]
BOSTON. Wednesday. Nav "a.
At market this week ;-24a7 Cattle psf Sheen az and
Lambs $500 FAT Hogs. 1000 Store Pigs and COO Veals
Fat Hogs, 800 Store Pigs and $50 Veals. -'0o
eeyesaExsra % quality $1275 1925;
Sii75 thyS oz oy g sS So SECOND quality % q
Of Cows, Oxen, Bulls &C. 50 90 a. ID 90 % 1o sraue fS
1.-THE total weight of hides tailow and dressed beet
not much call for working oxen; trade far nrt;,,
oxen wi not amount to much until farmers get their
Mich Cows-Extra $s5 a lis; ordinary sso n %.
store COWS $35 q $55 " head. Prices tor Mich Gows
arpenus great deal upon the fancy of the purchase
Stores -Yearlings, s1s q 2s; two wear olds. sao
45; three year ods s1b q $e5 d head. es, or mich SST
according acc to their value tor beef There are but
the small Cattle that come to market in fair c5nd;
ton are sold for beet. ''- 'Vn"'7
Sheep and Lambs--By the head, extra lots "a 30 e0
&c 'g ffb'fy fb. lois W 90 @ 400 y head, or from 70
Swine-store Pigs-wbolesale, IS "a 15ac ay ib: re.
M Hngs i1 "a 70 % zoc b select lots 1e tic W tb Fat
II Ponltry-Extra 19t @ zoe; prime 1871 o9 100; good
~ g lSci medium 1l to l7c VI ib. 80 ss0'
10 iese oi Raes Iailow ana Sklns-Brghton Hides
a9 Y g g iosc; brighton Tallow a SIC; country Hides
" g l0c; country Tallow 7 a. 7ic ID III: sbaared
Sheep Skins 25c y skn Lamb Skins 5oc each Wool sJ
P fb. ~ 'A'iis 10 W <Sc
Remarks-There were but few Cattle in market
eAcepI tnose rom the West There has not been any
Daetie from Name for several we ks and what few
wofking oxen there are in market are driven in from
tne immediate vicinity; there is not much call for
working oxen and few pairs sufices to supply the
marker at TINS season OF the year. From the West
there was large supply Of beeves, many Of The los
peng very nice and droyers will have to sell some as
n9n as 10 " ID for the best lots to get their money
rrlces remain unchanged from those of last week'
Inc trade Tor Sheep and Lambs very fair but most
0l Oh tne western ones were taken at Commission.
we quote sales OF Western Cattle II at 12Jc ID is.
oU per cent. shrinkage; 10 at 2Ac dy HI 0 nar Govt
shrinkage average weight 114s TBS % at 81 b i. i've
weight, average weight 1921 ibs 80 at Sc y ID, 30
per @ Is cent snTinkag average weight 1925 ibs at l2c
a. a. iic TO- 80 per cent shrinkage, average weight
aVsa IDS; 20 Ga at l2e 80 per cent sSrinkagc,
shrinkage average weight 1446 f5s; II at lie B H. AZ
per cent shrinkage, average weight IO26 ibs * at
z3c 10, u per cent shrinkage average weight 1890
lps - agl2se " 10, 80 per cent shrinkage average
weight i221 ibs; GA at SIC y ib live weight ayeraee
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27
MARYLAND.


IdE ftSISlDENT VISIT TO ANNAPOLIS
ANNAPOLIS, May 26. The exercises at the
Naval Academy yesterday afternoon consisted
of battalion infantry drill under the COM
mand of Lieut.. Commander s. p Gillett and
howitzer and mortar practice, and in the eve-
ming grand gymnastic tournament, boxing,
wrestling, flying trapeze and Zouave drill,
which was concluded about IL clock, when q
brilliant dance commenced, led off Mrs. Ad-
miral Porter and Commander Gillett. Dane
ing was kept up until 3 O clock this morning.
This forenoon President Grant, with Admir-
al Porter, rode over Strawberry, the farm last
year purchased by the Government and an
nexed to the Naval Academy grounds. A fine
shell road has been made through-the grounds,
and the President and the Admiral enjoyed
the ride, the latter holding the ribbons. AT IL
o'clock to-day the exercises at the Academy
commenced with the practice of seamanship
in sail iurling, reefng, tacking ship, &c., on the
sloop Dale, which was moored alongside the
wharf under the stern of the old ship Consti-
tuition, from the quarter deck of which the
President, Admiral Porter, Secretary Borie
and the board OF visitors witnessed the exer-
cises. Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Porter and other ladies'
were present. There were about 225 nidship-
men exercising on the Dale. The exercises in
seamanship will be continued this afternoon
The President leaves for Washington al 8
o'clock to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27
NEW YoRk.


NEW York, May 26-During the storm this
afternoon two houses in Yonkers, West Ches-
ter county, were blown down, and two men at
work in the interior of one of the houses only
escaped by jumping from the windows.
The thermometer TO day touched 81 in the
shade.
A desperate affray occurred this morning in a
small cigar and confectionery store on Hicks
street, Brooklyn. James Mullaly attacked
James Dasey with pitchfork, when the latter
shot his assailant, inflicting a wound in the
side, probably mortal Dasey gave himself up
and is held to await the result 0! the injuries
Lieut. George l.. Lloyd has declined the mis-
sion to Turkey, rendered by the Liberian gov
ernment. ~
THE ATLANTIC NATIONAL BANK. l
Tho affairs of the Atlantic National Bank, Of
Brooklyn, are under examination by Bank Ex-
aminer Chandler, and business is being con-
tiLed as usual. MIR. Chandler already express
es the belief that the bank is entirely solvent
and safe. The excitement has subsided. The
deficiency which exists depends upon the ul-
innate value of the securities reserved by Mr..
Rushmore for a loan made, which consists in
part of bonds and stock of the Newark & Pat
terson railroad, to be opened June 1st which
has been leased to the Erie railroad company
at $4,000 per annum title deeds to real es ia e
to the amount of $75, 900, &c. 1t is probable
the capital of the bank will be reduced one
half, says a quarter of a million instead of half
million. The idea of changing it to State
bank is abandoned.
NATIONAL UNION LEAGUE.
The National Executive Committee of the
Union League of America met to-day at the
st. Nicholas Hotel, Gov. Geary, OF Pennsylva-
mia, in the chair. A large number of delegates
were present from the different States. The
principal subject discussed at the meeting was
the impending election at the South, and meas
ures were adopted to aid TIE Union men in the
election about to take place in Virginia.
UNION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOLS.
lis understood that the conference commit
tee of the two Presbyterian Assemblies has
unanimously agreed to recommend reunion
on the basis of the standards, pure and simple
that basis to be submitted Immediately to the
Presbyterians for approval, and that the two
Assemblies adjourn to meet in Pittsburg, in
November to receive reports of the action OF
the Presbyterians. 1t is also understood the
committee will submit form Of declaration
to be made by each Assembly instead of the
articles adopted by the last Assemblies and re-
jecsed by the old school Presbyterians, the ac-
tion of the Assemblies on this declaration to
be final. The report will undoubtedly be adopt
ed by both bodies.
~ ARREST FOR FORGERY.
BUFFALO, May 26.-Charles Foster, of Chi
cago, was arrested here ts-day, charged with
forgeries, committed on various parties in this
city.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27
RHODE ISLAND.
LEGISLATURE VS.. spRAcuE.

PROVIDENCE, May 26.-The Rhode Island
House of Representatives passed this afternoon
nearly unanimously, a resolution that the Gen
eral Assembly holds in high esteem the admin
istrative ability of His Excellency Gov. Am
brose E. Burnside; entertains unmpaired con-
fdence in bis courage, patriotism and loyalty,
and holds in grateful remembrance the self
sacrificing gallantry of the officers aud soldiers
Of Rhode Island during the late formidable re-
belion.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27
NEBRASKA.
VINE FROM oAL1FoRN1A.

Omaha, May 26.-Among the items received
by the first through freight train over the Pa
cific railroad yesterday were three barrels OF
choice California wine. One of them was ad-
dressed to the President of the United States,
another to an ex-senator from California and
the third to Vice President Huntington, of the
Central Pacific Railroad Company. The wine
was present from b. N. Bugby, of the Ma
tioDal Vineyards near Folsom, who has one OF
the best vineyards on the Pacific coast, located
on the Pacific railroad lands, and is a large
manufacturer of wines and raisins The ship
ment will reach Washington in thirteen days
from Sacramento.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27

the Temple and in Music Hall, the exercises
consisting of singing and addresses, and the
Congregational Union held a public meeting
at Mount Vernon Church
TOMORROW
the great centre of attraction will be the meet
ings of the New England Anti-Slavery Socie-
ty at Horticultural Hal. A. G. III.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27
Fereign MarIets.

LONDON, LONDON, May 2s-Forenoon.-Ther is scarcely
prices given below merely nominal ConsoIs ass
for money. oonsois 9oz
a. american securities United States aos at 7ol
Erie spares 10; Illinois Cenral shares 95i 90 ''s'
LIVERPOOL, May 26-Forenoon -cot,o. a,,,a..
Mlddng uplands III q lid; sales 5000 bales Vu''''
LONDON, May 26-Eyening-Dcrby Dav beipo con
eray observed as holiday but little regular business
mas none nere or In Liverpool and quotations are
count s 'oA Ahohcy anu ac-
:, american securitiesUni,ed States 52o's at 7e4
o-2O's closed at s5s q 85E. 'sss s'"'es
LIVERPOOL, May Q6--Evening.-Cotton closed
gnchanged In price; sales 10, 900 bales Breadstutfs
nnni, D1t as there has been no business prices are
Spirits Petroleum sgd. 1"onanscu-
LONDON May 26-E Evening.-Tallow 42s Cd.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27
VIRGINIA.

RICHMOND, May ga large Conservative
meeting was held in the park this afternoon.
Addresses were made by Hon. Thos S. Flour
ney and Others in favor of Mr.. Walker. the
Republican candidate for Governor. Mr. Walk
er was also present and made brief address
His appearance was hailed with cheers
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27

AUGUSTA, May 26-The first game of base
ball for the Junior State championship of the
season was play ed here to-day, between the
Dirigos and Eagles, both of this city. The
Dirigos still hold the bat by score Of 50 to g.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27
GEORGIA..
CONVICTION nF MrrRnERl

CONVICTION OF MURDERERs.
SAVANNAH, May 26.-The trial of the MUIR
derers of Brodbacker and Buckman has result
ed in the conviction OF two for murder -Four
pleaded guilty of manslaughter, and mol pros.
was entered against the remaining three.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27

WEST INDIES.

HAVANA, May 26.-Gen. Lelona has been re-
lleyed of the Governorship of Puerto Principe
and Gen. Lesda appointed in his place.
Sugars active; sales at 3-4 and 7-8 reals
for No. 10, Dutch standard.
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27
e q e o p u.


LONDON May 26-The Derby was won by
Prete lder, who was recently winner of the
1000 guineas at Newmarket, who beat Pero
Gomez by short head, the Drummon being a
third OF a length behind Gomez: % hors ss
ran, and the remainder fished in the following
order:-Duke of Beaufort, Rupert, Ryshwortb,
Alpenstocks Martyrdom, King Cophetna,
Thorwaldsen, Defender, Ohus, Deyere. Perry
Down, Argeau, Border Knight, Lord Haw-
thorn, Neuschatel,, Tenedos, Tasman, Ladaz
and beliadrum. The distance run was one
mile and half; weight carried TWENTY-FIVE
pounds; time, 2.52; value Of stakes $4,000
sterling. There were probably 1850 600 neo-
pie on the ground. The Princess Of Wales and
Prince Teck were present. The EPSON town
plate was won by Conrade.
LIVERPOOL, May 26 -Midnight.-The Cham
Der of Commerce held meeting TO- night and
voted an address of welcome to Mr. Motley,
the new American minister. MIR. Pate. son, /,
in a speech in support regretted tho failure of
the law officers TO prevent the escape Of the
Alabama. The precedent was a bad one, and
the maritime interests of England were sure
to suffer from it. If a moderate compensation
could cancel the precedent he would rejoice if
it were granted by England. He was assured
that the present ministry would meet the
claims of the United States without compro-
missing the national honor.
SPAIN
MADRID, May 26--The Cortes is now debat-
ing the clauses in the Constitution which refer
70 tne colonies. Senior CASTELAR,, alluding to
Ou9a, sald IT Spain had followed the example
OF England in her treatment OF Canada by
granting the liberties which the colonies now
claim for themselves, the outbreak in Cnha
would have been prevented. ae"
Marshal Serrano replied that Ca,tain Can.
eral Dulce granted the required liberties when
ne entered upon the government of Cuha hut
party spirit blinded some Of the inhabitants to
The Portland daily press., 1869-05-27
Thursday Morning, May 81, 1869.
MAssACmUsErTs.
May Anniversaries.

THE NEW ENGLAND WOMAN SUFFRAGE Asso-
clArloN, AND THE LABOR REFORM LEAGUE
ADDRESSES BY WENDELL PHILLIPS, RALPH
WALDO EMERSON, AND OTHERS.