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WEST INDIE S.

HAVANA, Feb. 19.-The steamer louisiana is
expected from Mexico with four million dol
lars.
Senator Henderson of Missouri and his par
y left for the United States on the steamer
Columbia to-day.
An American named Dudly, who attempted
to leave without passport, was detained by
the authorities.
The banks report large gold receipts, which
makes the market easier.
The Dlario says the insurgent chiefs in the
jurisdiction of Colon have surrendered
Advlces from Trinidad report several en-.
counters in that vicinity. Col Schmidt, the
leader of the insurgent forces, was wounded
and six Mexicans and three others killed.
The forces defending Puerto Principe num-
Der three thousand men.
The Premsea says that the insurgen to have
been totally defeated near Villa Clara, and
considers the instruction ended in that part
of the island.
HAVANA, Feb. 2O.-The government has re-
ceived information OF the surrender Sof one
hundred revolutionists near Colon and the
death of their leader, Jose Guerra, formerly
District Attorney.
The revolution in the districts of Colon, Ja-
quay and Grande is now considered ended.
Information has recently been received that
the revolutionists are surrounded in Craio
mountains.
The bullion in the Savings Bank since Cas-
tillo first became President has diminished
The government authorities to-day seized an
insurrectionary proclamation calling upon the
negroes to rise in rebellion. The authors were
promptly arrested and imprisoned.
The navy has taken steps to watch the Peru
Wan monitors at Key West, as the Cubans
think the monitors are intended to attack Ha-
vana.
HAVANA, Feb. 21.-The terms mentioned in
the proclamation of Captain General Lersnndi
granting amnesty to all rebels who-would lay
down their arms AMI submit to the govern
ment has expired. Another proclamation has
been issued, still offering forgiveness to all
those who will leave the cause of the insur-
gents excepting the leaders and those convict
ed of the same.
NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-The Herald has the
following special dispatch:
HaUdnG, FEB. 20, ola Lake City, Fla, Feb.
N.-One thousand Chasseurs have arrived
here from Santanten, Spain.
At meeting of merchants at the Governor
Generals palace, it was unanimously resolved
to guarantee the issue of $8,000,000 in paper by
the Banco, these notes to be declared legal
tender by the Governor General
Gen. Dulce has requested the acting Consul
here to furnish him with list of the names of
the American residents
Mr.. Dulap has notified the other Consuls
that he has assumed the office of British Con-
sui.
The steamer Louisiana has arrived from Vera
Cruz with $3,000,O00 in specie.
Gen. Doria had fight with and beat the
rebels in Pachuca.
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Ell. T, HELMROLD
Drug Dc Observation-Disclosures
594 Broadway, New York

None are genuine unless done up in steel
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XLth OONGREsS-Third Session.
SENATE.


WAsHNGToN, Feb. 2O.-Mr. Eugene Casser-
~ty's credentials as Senator from California was
laid before the Senate.
Mr.. Corbett called up the bill authorizing
the Secretary of the Treasury to issue an
American Register to the shin Agra. Of Bos.
ton, which was put under the protection Of the
British flag during the rebellion.
Mr.. Sumner called up the joint resolution
authorizing the Attorney General to investi-
gate the claim of Mott & Co. for damages for
Government, and providing for their indemni-
ty. Passed.
Mr.. Morgan presented the petition of eiti-
zens of Virginia, praying for the ratification of
the Constitution adopted by the Convention in
Richmond in 1867, and solemnly protesting
against the removal of the political disabilities
of that State.
Next Tuesday evening is assigned for con-
sideration of business from the Committee on
Commerce, and Wednesday evening for bust
ness from the Military Committee.
Mr.. Conkling considered that the exig ency
calling for the tenure of Office act had passed,
and favored its repeal.
Without action the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House resumed the consideration of the
New Mexico contested election case
Mr. PATHS continued and concluded his ar
gument in favor of the report of the commit
tee adverse to the right of sitting delegate.
The consideration being interrupted by the
appearance of the Sergeant-at-Arms at the
bar with twenty of the last night absentees,
further proceeding under the call of the House
were dispensed with.
The House resumed consideration of the
New Mexico contested election case.
Mr. Moore, sitting delegate, addressed the
House.f for an hour in opposition to the report
OF the committee, and in advocacy of his own
right to represent the Territory.
Amendments were offered by Messrs. Bing-
ham, Shellabarger and Logan, and considera-
BILE discussion ensued, when Mr.. Boutwell, OF
Mass. cut Of the debate by moving suspen-
sion of the rules, and that a recess and evening
session be dispensed with, and the House pro-
coed to vote on the amendments and resolution
without dilatory motions.
The motion to adjourn was lost.
The rules were suspended and the resolution
adopted-yeas 40, nays 49,
The bill to strengthen the public credit will
come up Monday, when Mr.. Schencks of Ohio
will make speech. Adjourned.
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MEXICO.

UNSEITLhD STALE OF AFFAIRS.
HAVANA, Feb. 20.-A steamer arrived to-day
from Vera Cruz, bringing dates from the City
of Mexico to the 18TH
Gen. Nigrete ON the Sd inst. captured the city
of Puebla. He issued a proclamation but
evacuated the city on the 9th, on the approach
of the government troops, taking the road to-
wards Matamoras. Gen. Bacordi of the gov
eminent troops now holds Puebla. 1t was re-
ported that Porfirio Diaz was implicated in
this movement, but it is untrue.
The revolutionists at st. Martins on the 9th
levied forced loan of 100000 on the mer-
chants Of that place.
The revolutionary Gen. Japata had fed, Gen
Vargas having attacked the insurgents.
The instruction in Yucatan was local mere
ly.
A revolution was expected at Guadalaxara.
There was considerable trouble between the
military and civil authorities. The Governor
had resigned and the courts declared their in
ability to administer justice.
A revolution had also broken out in Loscala
and the places in that vicinity. A revolution
he'd also broken out in Neuva Leon. Quiroga
with 1900 well armed men had pronounced in
favor of Santa Anna.
1t is reported t0ai Gen. Corona would be ap-
pointed Minister to Washington.
The contract with the American Pacific
steamers was annulled.
Latest Mexican advices report that Dr. Skel-
ton, correspondent of the New York Herald
has had an award granted him for building 9
railroad. 1t is thought The concession is worth
million dollars to the grantee.
Portirio Diaz has been appointed Governor
OF the new State of Monelos.
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WASHINGTON.
MIR. WAsHBURNE.

MIX. WASHBUHNE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O-Hen. E. b. Wash
burne, who has been confined to his house for
several days by Sickness is improving in health.
NOMINATION..
The President to-day nominated George w
Summers for Postmaster at Augusta, Ga.
coLoRED MEN AND THE INAUGURATION BALL.
A colored man of this city has addressed q
note to Mayor Bowen, Chairman of the COM
mittee on sale of tickets for the Inauguration
Ball, stating that number of his friends from
Philadelphia and New York would be here on
the 4th Of March, and asks whether any dis
tinction on account of color is to be made in
the sale of tickets. Mayor Bowen this morn
ing addressed him reply, in which he says:
ANY person of respectable character and
standing in this community who applies and
pays for a ticket to the Inauguration Ball, to
be held in the north wing of the Treasury De-
partment, will not be denied AT 1e9st, SO far
as my action is concerned the question of color
never having arisen before the committee,
cannot of course decide for them"
THE BOYS IN BLUE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21-The BOYS in Blue
have consolidated into three brigades, and will
parade tomorrow night in torchlight process
sion in honor of Grant and Colfax.
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
The action of the Committee on Foreign Re.
lations, who have resolved to recommend the
not met with corresponding unanimity from
the other Senators. The report has not been
made to the Senate in executive session, and
hence the members of that body generally are
not yet officially advised of the grounds upon
which the committee base their conclusions.
1t is said by some of the Senators that the dis
cusson Of the report on so important ques-
ton would occupy more time than the Senate
could now bestow upon it. Considering the
advanced period of the session, and the large
amount of legislative business to be transac-
ted, therefore it is probable the consideration
of the treaty will be deferred till the next ses-
sion of Congress 1t is certain, so far as can be
ascertained, that the Senate will act with due
elaboration upon the subject.
A SEAT IN CONGRESS CONTESTED.
81. Hoge, Assistant Justice of the Supreme
Court of South Carolina, arrived here last
night. He claims the seat in Congress of the
third district of that State. Reed, Democratic
candidate. received majority of the votes cast
and has a certificate to that effect. Judge
Hoge brings a certificate signed by the Board
of Canvassers.
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GREAT BRITAIN.

GREAT BRITAIN.
LONDON, Feb. 20.-The Standard regrets the
rejection of the Alabama convention after the
protracted and laborious negotiations. 1t says
advances for new treaty must come from the
United States. England is now unfettered
from concessions, and will only treat hereafter
on terms of absolute equality.
The Times says that the present treaty has
testified the amity of England, and its failure
does not endanger the friendly relations be-
tween the two countries, but will rather serve
asa warning in arranging the points of a new
convention.
on account of the delay it will occasion in the
restoration of friendly relations between Great
Britain and the United States.
FRANCE.
PARIS, Feb. 20.-The recent order of M.
FORBADE. Minister of the Interior, for guard
ing against the abuse of the right of the peo-
pie to peaceably assemble was put in force yes
terday. A meeting was contemplated at Mont
parlaise, an ACCOMPLISHMENT of the city, but was
dispersed by the authorities.
All public gatherings on Wednesday next
have been positively prohibited. Wednesday
will be the 21st anniversary of the second in
auguration of Republican government in
France.
Gen. Dix the American Minister, publishes
a card to day denying the story that has been
extensively circulated, that he had recently
made speech sympathing with the Greeks in
uldJCerS at issue DetWeeH 0reece anu Turkey.
The General calls attention to the fact that the
policy of America has always been that Of nom
interference with European POLITICAL affairs,
and affirms that this is and has been his pol
icy.
Paris, Feb. 21.-A frigate has been ordered
| liens.
SPAIN.
PARIS, rep. 2O-Eyening.-The Ganlons says
that Montpensler has been permitted to return
to Spain as private citizen.
MADRID, Feb. 20-The iron-clad Victoria is
under orders to sail for Havana.
By recent decree of the Colonial Minister
all restrictions are removed from the Office of
commercial broker in the Islands of Cuba and
Porto Rico.
AUSTRIA.
TRIESTE. Feb. 21.-A terrible disaster occur
red yesterday on the frigate Radidesky. While
cruising in the Adriatic an explosion took
place in the powder magazine, making COM
plete wreck of the ship and causing great
loss of life. Most of the officers and crew were
instantly killed or blown into the water and
drowned
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THE PACIFIC COAST.


SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20.-The China steam
er was not expected until the oath, the sched-
ule Of time of sailing from Hong Kong having
been changed four days.
Washingtons birthday will be celebrated by
public procession, and observed generally as
a holiday.
The track of the Central Pacific Railroad is
again clear through the deepest snow of the
Siarras.
Since the probability of defeat of the bill
before Congress granting trading monopoly in
Alaska, several trading and trapping expedi-
tons are fitting out in this city.
ARIZONA.
Advices from Arizona TO the Both ult report
favorably of the mines, and mention no fresh
Indian troubles.
NEVADA.
The Nevada Senate has killed the resolution
asking annexation of the Snake river country.
Political reasons is said to have influenced its
action.
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ARRIVED.
Steamer Carlotta, Colby. Halifax, Ms, with mdse
and passengers, to John Porteous.
Brig John Mcdonald, tBrl Stiles. Matanzas II
days-sugar and molasses to Geo Hunt.
SAILED AM-Steamshin Austrian
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MADAM ARMAND.
Maine Central Rail Road
CONlDG7lg.

THE Stockholders are hereby notified that the
annual meeting of the Stockholders Of the
Maine Central Railroad Company will be held at
the Town Hall, In WATERVILLE, on WEDNES-
DAY, the twenty-fourth day OF February, A. ID.
1862 at hall past eleven o'clock In the forenoon to
act upon the following articles, viz:
First. To hear the Report OF the Directors and
Treasurer of said Company, and act thereon.
Second. To make choice Of Board of Directors for
the ensuing year. .ttsl
Third To see if the Company will accept the
amendment to the Charter in Chapter 354 Of the
Special Laws Of 1867, entitled San act additional
to the acts which constitute the Charter Of the
Maine Central Railroad Company"
Fourth. To seeif the Company viii authorize the
Directors to change the terms and purposes Of
the Mortgage of the property OF the Company
authorized by the Stockholders at their meeting
on the thirteenth day of May, A. D. 1865
Fifth To see if the Stockholders will ratify the
votes of the Directors author zing subscription 10
the Capital Stock Of the Somerset Railroad Com
pany
By Order of the Directors. ,,..,,
JOSIAH H. DRUMMOND, Cierk.
Waterville, February l, 1862 ie1'u
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Maine Legislature.
Especial Dispatch by International Line. ]

Especial Dispatch by International Line.l
SENATE.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 20-On motion of Mr.. Buck,
Ordered, That His Excellency the Governor
be requested to lay before this body as soon as
practicable report of the number of acres OF
land and the amount of money donated TO the
European & North American Railway.
Passed to be engrossed-An act 10 conhnue
in force chapter 40 of the laws VI iooo' on'l.
tied an act authorizing pensions ior oisapieo
soldiers and seamen; an act to incorporate the
Bangor Mills Company; resolve relating to
the Maine Educational Association; resolve in
favor of the owners of land taken by the State
and coded to Great Britain.
Passed to be enacted-An act to repeal an
act regulating the sale of Holsters; an act to
provide for the registry of lost deeds.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Cram, from the Committee on the Jul
dietary, on petition for Superior Court in
York County, reported leave to withdraw.
Mr. Gilbert, from the same committee. made
report fought not to pass" on an act to amend
chapter "a Of the Revised Statutes relating to
the adoption of children.
Mr.. Ayerill, from the Committee on Division
of Towns, on petition to set off Peaks and
House Islands from Portland reported leave to
withdraw.
Mr.. Harrington, from the same committee,
reported adversely on the petition to annex
Maysville to Presque Isle.
bill was reported from the Judiciary Com-
mittee to amend section 43 of chapter rs of the
Revised Statutes relating to the levy of exc
cutions against the estate of deceased per-
sons.
Read and assigned-An act to incorporate
the Territorial Land, Mining and Manufacture
ing Company; an act to increase the capital
stock of the Somerset Railroad Company; an
act to amend chapter SO of the laws of 1861
entitled an act to incorporate the Bangor and
Piscataquis Railroad Company.
Passed to be enacted-An act fixing the
time in which banks surrendering their char
tees shall close up their affairs and redeem
their bills; an act to incorporate the Pittsfeld,
Hartland g st. Adams Railroad; an act to
amend section IA of chapter 122 of the Revised
Statutes relating to the safety of prisoners; an
act to amend chaper 6 of the Revised Statutes
relating to taxation an act regulating the
sale of milk; an act to aid the minor children
of VIM. Deane.
Finally passed-Resolve for an appropria-
ton to repair bridge across Aroostook river;
resolve authorizing the County of Penobscot
LEGATION of the final report of the Superintend-
ent of the photographic Survey; resolve in
aid of roads in Aroostook County.
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Foreign Markets.

LONDON, Feb. 20-Afternoon.-Consols at 93 for
money and 93t for account
American seeurities-United States 5-20s at 7ss
Stocks steady; Illinois Central shares 974; Erie
shares 24a; Atlantic g Great Western 81.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 20-Afternoon,-Cotto ouiet
Middling uplands lid; do Orleans 12d. Lard 76s,
Bacon 58s. Tallow 45s Cd.
LONDON Feb. Afternoons afoat 29s 3D.
FRANKFORT. Feb. 2O-Evening.- States
5-20's closed at 1923, = * = - -
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NEW YORK. Feb 2O.-The Joint mos. ,,ao.
ing of German Republicans and Democrais
called by the general committee Of both Parties,
attended by over 5000 persons. The meet TaS
was called to order by Gen. Franse SiegeI. Re-
publican, and NJ o. Ottendorfor, Democratic.
was appointed President A memorial to Con,
gress was adopted, reciting the willingness and
onxiety of both parties to aid Congress in
every effort to purify the ballot box and pre-
vent fraudulent naturalization, So
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OHIO.
sroLrN BONDS REcovERrn

STOLEN BONDB RECOVERED.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 2.-Charles King. alias
Holbrooke, who robbed the safe of Camberling
& Pyne, IA Wall street, New York, in Janua-
ry last was taken to New York last night in
charge of Capt. Jordan and Detective McCard
OF New York. He was arrested here by Chief
OF Police Rafin and kept under guard at a
hotel while the case was being worked. The
result was that $4,000 of the stolen bonds
were secured A man named Morris went to
Boston with countersign to friend of Kings
who had these bonds A third party brought
them through the city, secreted them and
wrote note to the authorities here telling
them where to find them. The matter was
keeps profoundly secret here till late last night
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MARRIED..

In this city, Feb. 81, by Rev. A. W. Potte, assist
ed by Rev. Joseph Colby, Mr.. VIM. B. Chase to Miss
Jane Fuller, both of this city.
In East Rumiord, A. b. Lovejoy and Miss Mary R.
Small.
In Bethel, Feb. 6, Edward Goddard and Mrs. Ma
ly A. Chapman
:. In West Camden. W. H. orbeton Of W. c., and
Fannie A. Blake, 4 st George.
In Rockland, Jan. 81, A. K. Wiggn and Mrs. Har-
riet Simmons.
In Santa Cruz, Feb. 10, George Oliver, of Sonoma
County, and Miss Lizzie A. Holmes, of Portland.
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MEMPHIS, Feb. 20.-Steamer Fairy Queen
struck snag in Black River THURSDAY and
sunk. She was owned at Cairo. No lives are
known to have been lost.
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY
A horrible tragedy occurred on Friday night
three miles from Raleigh Springs. A party of
white men went to the house o. Col. Thomas
Dickens while he and two men named Wilson
and Humphrey were eating supper and knock
ed at the door, which was opened by Hum
phrey. Without saying word the party shot
Humphrey through the body and with knives
and pistols in their hands rushed into the
room and put out the lights. They then COM
menced firing at Dickens and Wilson. Dickens
received one ball in his body, while Wilson
managed to crawl out of the room. COL
DICKENS made his way to a neighbours house
ana gave the alarm. On returning with
party OF neghbors, colored woman, servant
OF Col Dickens, was found dead near the front
door; wilson's body was found in the room
WIN eight shots in it, and the body cut to
pieces; Humphrey was also found severely
wounded. The assassins plundered the house.
LaAIIng everything of value and rifling the
pHcA t OF Wilson and the negro woman. They
a,s1 .oo1 TWO valuable horses from the stable,
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To Let Che0p.

THE second and fourth floors in the Thompson
L Block, Middle st, over L. L. Stanwood's Drug
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NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 2O.-A number OF Gu
ban refugees have addressed protest 20 tne
Governor against charges made by tn5 opaaa-
ish Consul. They declare that notwithstand-
ing their political opinions theyiwould not IN
fringe upon the laws in any manner.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
A ;o;,+ rosoIution was adopted in the House
TO-DAY lo autborizing the Governor and Treasu-
deemed De- necessary to provide for the payment
Of t. dus OF on such loan not to exceed
per cent.