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I .
THE FRENCH EnPERoR.-This monarch MT
ters many smooth words and there is much
honey on his lips He said recently to N.
Schneider, President of the Legislative corps
that ut will continue to reconcile strong gov
ernments with sincerely liberal institutions. 7"
These are hsnied words but they cannot de-
ceive the intelligent Liberals of Europe. Acts
often speak louder than words. "Strong gov
ernment with sincerely liberal institutional"
Yes! with q vengeance. Read what follows
and see how it squares with sincere liberal
institutions "Henri Rockford, editor of the
Loulere has been convicted of the charge of ille-
gality introducing his journal into France.
He has been sentenced to three years impris-
onment and to pay fine of 5000 francs. To
thase nenalties are added the forfeiture Of his
rights as citizen for three years, including
the right to vote in any election or to occupy a
seat in the Corps Legislatif'
Butthis is not all the evidence we have OF
sincerely liberal institutions" M. Simonson
and Jourden, editors of public journal. have
been fined 800 francs and been condemned TO
one months imprisonment, all for violations of
the press law. Louis Napoleon seems to think
ne cannot retain his power and prestige and
throne with free press, and the question il.
now long can he continue in power with 4
muzzled press? The Liberals of France have
long had their eyes upon him, and he feels un-
easy under that burning gaze 6.rak....,..
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NOTICE.
Westbrook MANUFACTURERS CO.
FOR SALE.

10000 gg s9 ssr1ss rnf 6ls DseR Rd1R Rah
ooOoo rect in, 8 in. In. and in Oak Plank
ALSO snip Knees, Oak Timber, and Shipping Lum
per, py. L. TAYLOR,
maylodu III Commercial ST.
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Terms $500 per amman, ss adpamce. adj a

Manufacturing Company vs.. Ama.h,,rv =,
MASS, 46l. THESE eases were cited w;th .yly-o'
baton and the same construction v;va,,
statutes IN Gardiner Q. & w. Factory GO. W
opinion on page 139 says: 'If, therefore, tSe tbe
merchandise in the store is not exempted from from
taxation by the act of 1925 c. 288 and Il doas
not appear to us that 1t is yet as peraonsl
property according to the tax act and tha
principles decided in the case of the Salem
Danvers 10 Mass 514, it cannot be taxed "a
the corporation but to the several holders oI
the STOCK The same doctrine is recognized
IN Augusta Bank VS.. Augusta, SO Maine 2b5.
On page A9 Shepley, O. j., says: 'If the flfty
shares OF the Portland, Saco and Portsmouth
hallroad 20. constituted part of the capital
stock Of the Augusta Bank, they were liable
70 taxation only by an assessment upon ia
stockholders for the value of their shares" /" In
a,l tnese cases the personal property was LA
pie to taxation by the provisions of the statute
put was neld exempt in the form taxed be-
cause IL constituted part of the capital stock
and as such was liable to be taxed to the sev.
eral stockholders by an assessment upon their
shares, and those shares by other provisions Of
the statute were to be assessed in the town Of
the owners residence. If both the shares and
the capital are to be taxed the result would he
q double taxation which would be contrary tc
the policy of the law and never permitted M
less required by positive provisions of tie
statute The cases cited show clearly thai .
fair construction of the tax acts requires no
such taxation. That these principles apply to
Savings Banks is settled in Worcester C6dnty
Institution for Savings VS.. City of Wopcester
10 Cush. 128, q case in all respects nike lhe one
at bar and decision of it. 0sr
The property taxed is the capial OF the bank
and as such is made up exclUively of the de-
posits. The deposits are bys the parts, the
capital whole composed of tiose parts, and for
the purpose Of taxation arr one and the same
thing. The depositors arftaxable for their de-
2osits in the several TONS in which they re-
cannot be again taxed,o the corporation.
Judgment for the Plaintiffs.
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Important Decision as 90 Taxing The
Stock of Savings Banks.

- AUGUSTA, July 2, 1866.
To the Editor Of the Press:
An important decision has just been render
ed in the case of the Augusta Savings Bank
Us. City of Augusta, which was argued at tae
May term of the law court in this District.-
This was an action of assumpsit to recover
back the balance of tax in Augusta for 1866,
paid by the plaintiffs TO relieve their property
from seizure. 1t being test case the result
has been awaited with much interest by the
Assessors Of all cities and towns of the State
in which Savings Banks are located. A. Lib
by argued for plaintiffs and w. z. whitehouse
for defendants. I enclose q copy of the opin-
| ion drawn by Judge Danforth. In view of the
fact that these institutions have become chan
nels of investment for the wealthy classes as
well as repositories for mechanics and day la
borers, and that they now embrace an aggre-
gate of deposits and earnings equal to the
combined capital of all the other banks in the
State, just system Of taxatisns requires
that there should be law compelling tne
Treasurers to furnish all assessors with hSt
Of the depositors residing in these towns,
| where deposits exceed certain amount
Thus So 100000 of the capital Of the State
wopld no longer elude the vigilance of these,
but would be made to assume its proportional
share of the burden of taxation. An effort
| will undoubtedly be made to secure the pas
sage of such a law at the next Legislature.
BY the charter of the plaintiff corporation
approved August 10, 184S it is authorized to
receive deposits of money from any person,
and required to invest such deposits IN such
way as NAV be deemed most advisable, and di-
vide the net income among the depositors IN
were invested in bank stock ana city oonas;
whether such bank stock and city bonds were
legally liable to be taxed to the corporation.
| Tnhabitants of Danvers 10 Mass. Ola, under
/ tax acts similar to our own, it was held that
property otherwise taxable could not be taxed
1 to the corporation but could only be taxed by
assessments upon the shareholders for the val
| uo of their several shares. The same doctrine
was subsequently held In Amesbury Q. y W.
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OFFICE OF THE

Neg Haoen, CT, Aug. IS, 1868.
the sale Of our Hooks for the city Of Portland who
will be prepared to fill all orders for the trade IN lie
same terms as by us.
Sent 0-dff
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q ,kfis This celebrated Stallion will stand for
d5 sqSssIiSsr' {. NSRTa q sTREET EsSE
He is years old, stands II hands high and weighs
1000 pounds: of splendid figure and action; beau
tiful dappe gray perfectly sound, and believed to
be the best horse Of his kind ever mported kind to
ride drive; will work in all harness. was import
ed at great expense by the Massachusetts Society for
Promoting Agriculture. and was purchased by his
present owner for the purpose of introducing an i'm
proved breed OF Draft Horses in this State. mi
Notwithstanding his size, he has trotted single
mile in four minutes, twelve miles an hour, and
walked i've miles an hour This latter feat is be-
eved to be unprecedented in horse OF his size. and
Is very valuable feature in draft horse, and one
that he imparts to his progeny in marked degree
Terms, $1J for the seas ON to be paid at the
time Of service As 1t is desirable to leave only
perfect class OF stock from this horse, he will serve
only such mares as are sound. All mares sent from
distance will be furnished good pasturing at 25
per week, and will be received at the depot OF boat
and taken to the stables free Of charge While ev-
cry attention will be given to their safety the sub
scLiber viii not guarantee against theft accident
| will pay the following prices for the two best
Colts after Con9neror For the best Stud Colt shown
at the Maine STATE Agricultural Society's Fair in
1879, $3.50; for best Mare Colt do, $50.
HORACE WOODNIAN.
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.BiIIjord Tables for Sale.

EtOR SAIaE-Eight good Billiard Tables-three
I nearly new. Can be seen at Mechanics Hall.
VIII be ssld very low If applied for soon. For fur
ther particulars inquire at -
,y16dtf 81 CoMMEK0IAL TRERT.
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TO Consumers of Coal

/ N consequence of a combination existing among
lo thirty thousand miners, embracing the whole
coal region, to regulate the price Tabor similar
combination of vessel owners and captains in refer
ence to the feightiDg of COAL and having pay cash
for all our COAL the coal dealers of Portland feel
that to pursue the course We have in the past, OF
selling coal tor future delivery, would be disastrous
to the trade, and principle not recognized in any
other branch of business; therefore, it is hereby
agreed, that on and after june 10th all sales of coal
shall be for cash, with privilege of delivering the
coal within thirty days.
-Vi4 % Eaa JAMES q WILLIAMS. e Fs+
HIRAM BROOKS, E m
JACKSON & EATON.
.4aiaA EVANS & GREENE, aiih
JOS. POOR.
N JAMES H. BAKER. ffss9t
JN0. W. UEERING.
RANDALL, McALLISTER & co.
#t Ajofssti SAML ROUNDS q SONS.
PAUL PRINCE & SON,
asvA+ JOHN T. ROGERS e. co. Af s
hia HENRY L. PAINE g. CO. .9}sasE
June 12-eod I'm
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ssgs FIVe Dollars ResC0ed m
WILL be paid for the detection Of any person
derbrush ON my property, on the westerly side /
Bramhalrs Hill. j. b. BROWN.
may29H fdx +s4 Is s1sgl.lsltl e f's77s'st
The New York herald., 1869-06-23
MISSOURI.
The Alien lIcCoOle Prize Fiaht-Extension Of
the Iron Mountain Railrond-Pnyment Of

The Allcn-lIcC0Ole Prize Fiaht-ExtensiOn OF
the Iron Mountain Acknowledgements Of
tho state Interest.
ST. LOUIS, June %, 1862
At q late hour last night Tom Allen denied that
the stake money in his fight with McCooe had been
given up. He advises persons who net on the fight
not to give up their money.
The Iron Mountain Railroad will be opened to-day
to Fredericktown 106 from st. Louis, which leaves
only gap Of twenty-five miles to be ironed between
here and Belmont, and which will be finished in a
few days. Mr.. Allen the presd ent Of the road, will
start for New York in a few days ON business con-
necied with the construction OF the road from Nor
ley, Miss, along the western banks OF the Misss-
sppi river to point opposite Memphis.
special despatch from Jefferson City to the DEM
ocrdt says In reference to recent statement OF the
New York EreninO Post that missouri Will pay the
interest on her bonds In god that $3.50 900 IN cur
rency has been placed IN New York to pay the IN
terest but no attempt has been made to convert 1t
into gold for the purpose named II IS stated, how
ever that Attorney General Given is Of opinion that
the State Is legally bound TO pay the interest In
gold: but in reply to q question by the Fund Com
missioners whether the Legislature authorized them
to buy gold to pay interest with he replied that 1t
had not. There the matter rested.
General sheridan arrived at Omaha yesterday en-
route to Chicago.
The House Committee on Ways aud Means spent
last Sunday at salt Lake City and reached PromOn-
tory Point yesterday their way to san Francisco
The New York herald., 1869-06-23
GEORGIA..

Important Decision by the supreme Court
Inter,nnrriage Of Whites and Blacks Pro-
hibiIed by Law-The Social Status Of Citi.
zens Not Matter for Legislative Action.
ATLANTA, June 22, 1869.
The Supreme Court OF Georgia to day decided that
the code of Georgia, adopted by the new constltu-
tion forever prohibits marriage relation between
white persons and persons OF African descent, and
declares such marriage null and void. Second, this
section OF the code Is not repealed by nor Is 1t in
consistent with that part OF the constitution which
declares that the social status OF the citizen shall
never he the subject Of legislation That clause OF
the constitution absolutely denies to the Legislature
the power to pass laws In the future regua ting the
social status or compelling the TWO races to unite IN
social intercourse. As the laws then In existence
allowed churches, for instance to determine for
themselves who should occupy their seats and where
they should slt, and permitted railroad anu steam
boat companies and hotel keepers to classify
and assign places to those using their
accommodations according TO their social status
and grade they might think proper, the constltu-
ton puts 1t beyond the power OF the Legislature
ever TO enact any law compelling them to make
different classcatiOns or to group together III social
intercourse those who do not recognize each other
as social equals AS the social relations OF citizens
not the proper subjects OF legislation the consti
tuition has wisely put the matter at rest by denying
TO the Legislature the power to repeal or enact laws
on that subject
The New York herald., 1869-06-23
JtlEGaAPHIC NEWS ITEMS.

DR.. JOSIAH Atkinson, q well known ply ysician OF
Newburyport, Mass, committed suicide by hanging
himself yesterday.
Lee Mass, was killed yesterday by being caught In
tile machinery.
Policeman Welsh, OF Albany, was beaten nearly to
death by four desperadoes on Monday night who
left their victim insensible and escaped.
Isaac Briggs, an extensive manufacturer Of car.
riage springs at Gananoque. Canada, has absc0nded.
HIS liabilities are estimated at $4,000.
Seth f. Sprague for twenty-five years clerk Of the
United states District Court OF Massachusetts,, died
at Boston yesterday, OF consumption.
Richard Johns, OF Baltimore, Md. committed SUIT
eide ut st. Catherine's Canada yesterday morning,
by shooting himself through the head with pistol
Armory In Springfield Mass, Is sending away
100000 muskes, which have been sold to the Turkish
government.
The Republican state Convention meets In Pha-
dephia to-day. A caucus held last evening indi-
Gates that Governor Geary will receive 30 out Of 100
votes on the first ballot
The propeller Pacific left Bufrao yesterday AFTER
noon with about one hundred young ladies from the
Elmira Female Academy. They are bound to Lake
Superior on an excursion tour.
At Piscoag. r. l., on Monday night q man named
Morvin Irons, shot, In ft OF insanity, and mortally
wounded, his wife,. The husband ned from the
house. lie was clad only in hls pants ana shirt
men engaged IN numbering on Fish River lakes IN
the northern part of Maine were recently poisoned
TO death by drinking tea In which lizard mad been
boiled.
The Grand Jury OF Herkimer county. N. y, have
indicted mrs Nancy Lyman FOR sne mnrder a, Oh her
sor Porter OF Albany, having discovered arsenic In
the remains of deceased.
The New York herald., 1869-06-23
NEW YORK.

Buffalo md Erie Railway EIectiou-Commo-
dore Vanderbilt at the Buffalo Driving
Park.
BUFFALO. June %, 1869.
The following Is the result OF the election for OIL
GERS OF the Buffalo ana Erie Railway held here TO-
day:-Directors, william Williams, Of Bufralo A.
Robinson Of New York; Horace +. Clark, Of New
York; Augustus schell, OF New York; Charles II. i.
Lee. OF silver Creek: Gibson T. williams Of Buffalo;
william L. Scott, Of Erie. Pa; Milton Cuortright OF
Erie: Charles M. Reed, OF Erie: II. L. Lausny, Of
Bufalo; John M. Hutchinson, OF BufYalo; James @.
Harrison, Of BufYalo, and George II. Chase OF Buf.
falo. President, William Willams; Vice President,
Charles II. Lee; secretary and Treasurer George H.
Chase.
BY invitation OF the directors OF the Driving Park.
Commodore Vanderbilt, who is on visit to this
city, attending the election OF the Buralo and Erie
Railway, attended at the Driving Park to witness
the grand exhibition OF fast horses. Some OF the
fastest horses In the country were put round the
track at q rate Of speed seldom excelled.
The New York herald., 1869-06-23
THE NEW DOMINION.
Prorogatiou Of Pariiament-Address of Gov.
ern0r Young.

frorO&afi0u OF Recommendations Of ts0ss
ern0r Young.
OTTAWA, June %, 1859.
The Dominion Parliament was prorogued to-day
with the customary ceremonies. Governor Young.
IN speech from tine throne, said:--
Satisfaction may be expressed at the result Of your
deliberations. In addition TO long list OF measures
and amendments and subjects of internal policy
which has passed under your notice, your records
show that memorable steps have been taken
towards the accomplishment OF the great scheme
OF uniting tue whole 0f British North America
In q single confederation. You have sane
toned the arrangement entered into in London
by the imperial government in reference to the
Northwest Territory That wide expanse will,
hope, ere long be opened to settlement, and become
the abode OF myriads OF thriving and industrious
emigrants. Terms to which the delegates from New
ioundland have assented and which II may be eX
pected will prove acceptable TO the people of that
island have met with your concurrence. The basis
has been laid for negotiations with the Governor OF
Prince Edward Island. You have adopted precau-
tions OF timely and well considered Deraiity, IN
order to satisfy reasonable demands and cOncilIa te
attachment in Nova Scotia. After referring 10 seve.
raj other matters his Excellency thanked the mem.
Ders for voting supplies, and said though the reve
nue. accruing from import duties has not reached the
expected standard, he is rejoiced that vigant
supervision OF the public expenditures Obviated The
necessity OF imposing any fresh burdens on tho
people.
The New York herald., 1869-06-23
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY yMARKEr.-LospoN, June 22-a:3O p.
M.-Cons0ls closed at 92k for money and s2,. for
the account. United states nve-twenty bonds, sOL.
Stocks steady Ere, 19k; Illinois, el1s.
LIvBRPOOL COTTON MARKEr.-LIvKRPOI. June IL
$3.50 r. M-The market closed nrm Middling up
lands 12ld.; middling Orleans, 12td. The sales or
the day have footed up $1,000 bales The shipments
of cotton from Bombay to the 18th instant accord
ing to Reuters telegram, have been rs, 600 bales,
and to the 18th instant according to private advices
$4,000 bales
HAvRE COrrON MARKET-HAvRE, June "a
Cotton closed at l4<f. for low mddhng to arrive.
LIvERr00L BRBADsTUFFs MARKEr.-LIvERpOOI.
June 22.-wheat los. Id. per GENITAL for California
white, and o.. Id. for No. Q red western.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.-LIvERPOOI, June
22-Spirts petroleum, 7hd. per gallon; turpentine,
2Ts. Sd. per cwt
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET. LIVERPOOL,
June 22-Lard is dun at 71s "a, Per cwt
LONDON PRODUCE MARKKr.-LowDoN, June 2s.--
sugar nrmer ut 2ss pd. per Cwt. for No. IL Dutch
standard anoat Lnseed oil firmer at f3i Td
per ton.
PETROLEUM MARxEr.-ANrwEgr, June 90 --Petro.
lsum An II. for standard white.
The New York herald., 1869-06-23
GERMANY.
Adjournment of the Reichsfax and the ZOll-
verein-Speeches of King william and
Count Bismarck.

Adjournment Of the Reichsfag and the ZOII-
vercin-speeches of King william and
Count Bismarck.
BERLIN. June %, 1869.
The sessions OF the Zollverein Parliament anc the
Reichstag terminated to-day. The members assem-
bled ut the Royal Castle to receive the closing speech
of the King Mr.. Bancroft, the American Min
ister was the only member OF the Dipo.
matte Corps present. King William, address
ing the Zollverein Parliament, acknowledged
the zeal OF the members. After reviewing the work
OF the session he expressed regret that the debates
on tariff reform mad failed to produce definite re-
suit, but hoped for the ultimate agreement Of differ
ing opinions. The King made no political ausion
except one, in favor OF German unity, at the concu
sion OF his speech, when he expressed his conf
dence that this session would tend to fortfy the
bond OF common institutions between the German
States.
When the King had concluded Count Bismarck,
~ federal Chancellor, advanced and declared the
session OF the Zollveren Parliament closed. There
upon tue Deputies OF the South German States with
drew.
The King then delivered his closing speech to the
members OF the Reichstag. lie compliments them
on their zeal and activity, but regretted their failure
to complete tile financial arrangements to meet the
deficiencies OF the budget. He referred to the new
naval port at Heppens as monument for Europe,
showing the energy and intelligence with which for
thirteen years the German people had struggled
against disorder to perform great national task.
The lively interest taken by the population the
seaboard In the maritime development of the con-
federation reassuring expression of the senti-
ment OF the nation. which, with increasing
power, was penetrating all parts Of the Fatherland
and this, In connection with the agreement and
activity Of the federal government and the national
representatives for the welfare OF the country for
fed the confidence Of Germany in the maintenance
of internal and external peace.
Both speeches were received with enthusiastic
cheers by the deputies.
The New York herald., 1869-06-23
CaoroN WATER.
visit Of the Board or Health Oniciais TO the
Croton River.

visit OF the Board or Health Oncials TO the
Croton River.
For some time. 1t Is alleged, gentleman named
Gregory, proprietor OF q hotel at Lake Mahopac has
been in the habit Of deing the Croton river and Its
tributaries by manufacturing gas from kerosene oil
and other ingredients and creating other nuisances
upon the banks. A gentleman named Ballard, own.
Ing property below him, complains that the waters
are 10 befouled that his cattle cannot drink It. He
has commenced suit against Gregory for an abote-
ment Of the alleged nuisances In the Putnam County
Court before Judge Barnard. The hearing was set
for Monday at Carmel, and President George B.
Lincoln, Engineer worthen, DIR. Chandler, chemist
Of the Board OF Health. were summoned as wit
nesses, as well as Commissioner Greene of the
Croton Board. These gentlemen on Monday
proceeded TO Carmel but the trial was adjourned
until Thursday next They made an examination OF
the river and found the banks saturated with ker0
sene. Dr. Chandler selected portions Of the mud for
chemical ANALYSIS.
After examining the scenes OF the alleged nui.
sances, by invitation OF Commissioner Greene, the
party proceeded to the mountains about ten miles
above near Kent, where they made an examination
OF the new Cr0t0n reservoir now in process OF con-
struction. They were enthusiastic IN praise OF the
new site for the reservoir. In the very midst OF the
numerous little mountains there are number OF
natural basins, through which now series OF water
courses that empty into the Croton river. BY the
erection OF dam above, 90 feet high and 400 yards
In length, OF marble aud concrete, is claimed the
commissioners will have q reservoir covering 5000
acres at cost OF t700,0 900 for the dam and land,
and secure q volume OF wsser 1uilieient to supply
10000, ,0oO people.
The New York herald., 1869-06-23
ILLINOIS,.

Mr.. Cheney Cited for Trial.
CHICAGO June ~, 1859.
few days since Bishop Whtehouse appointed
Rev. George +. Cushman, Rev. Richard f. Sweet
and Judge l.. d. Otis to examine the case OF Rev.
Charles E. Cheney. That committee performed the
duty assigned ana yesterday made presentment
which was served on Mr.. Cheney the same day. He
Is cited for trial the 2lst OF July In the Bishops
Cathedral church The trial Will be public in Its
character. The charges against Mr. Cheney are for
violating articles seven and eight OF the constitution
OF the church. and for the violation OF his ordination
vows to the ministry, the doctrines and sacrament
as they set forth and received by the Protestant
Episcopal Church. The specifications are that he
Omits the words 'regenerate" and ''regeneration''
in the baptlsmal service, and makes other variations
from the Book Of Common Prayer.