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Senate.
WASHINGTON. April 29.-rhe Nlce-Presdent laid
before the Senate the House concurrent resolution
providing for painting OF the late MaJor-General
Thomas.
Mr.. Howe eulOgized the personal worth and i'm
portant services OF the deceased but was averse to
the resolution as establishing general precedent
for all like cases.
Mr.. Davis made some remarks of a similar tenor.
He thought II General Thomas was alive he would
be the hrst to demonstrate against the proposition.
House.
Mr.. Logan, from the Committee on Military Affairs,
made various reports OF private character, incud-
ing the following Adversely on the bill permitting
retired army and navy officers TO hold civil offices;
adversely on petitions of citicens OF New York for
the relief of Maor-General Robert Anderson
The Senate Joint resolution authorizing the issue
OF clothing to certain enlisted men OF tue 14th In
fantry Passed.
The Senate Joint resolution authorizing the Pres-
dent TO drop from the rolls OF the army Lieutenant
Barnhart, First Lieutenant 4th Cavalry, aud W. j.
Patterson, First Lieutenant 9TH Artillery Passed
Bill making appropriations TO satisfy Judgment
obtained against Grenyille M. Dodge and others
Passed.
Bill for the relief of officers assigned to General
Daniel Ullmans Brigade, but not mustered in.
Passed.
Bill donating condemned cannon to the McPher-
son Monumental Association Passed.
Bill authorizing the Treasury accounting 0nicers
TO allow TO army disbursing officers from the com
mencement OF the Rebellion to Aug. 90 1866, credit
property as they may deem Just and reasonable,
when recommended under the authority OF the Sec
retary OF War by the head OF the Military Bureau,
TO which such accounts pertain. Passed.
Bill for the relief OF Colonel William A. Howard,
formerly OF the N Y. Mounted Artillery. Passed.
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FROM EUROPE.
The Spanish Regency.


MADRID, April 29.-The journals of this city
Serrano, to make way for the establishment of a
regency composed of three persons. =
Popular Outbreaks.
Outbreaks occurred last evening ut Alcola, In
the province of Soria, and at Santiago, though
they were soon repressed.
At the latter place over one hundred of the
insurgents were arrested and imprisoned.
Spanish Refugees 10 France.
PARIS, April 29.-About three hundred refu-
gees who had been compromised in the late
troubles in Spain arrived in France yesterday.
Further demonstrations on the part of students
are expected on the opening of the medical col
lege on next Monday.
The "PaII Mall Gazetteer on American Affairs.
LONDON, April 29.-The Pail Mall Gazstte to-
day has an article on American affairs, wherein
it comments on the amelioration of American
opinion during the past few years. 1t is now
impossible, the writer says, to find an American
who will admit having opposed the right Of
negroes to vote.
The project of ship canal from Liverpool to
Manchester has again been revived.
Health of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The condition of the Archbishop of Canter-
bury is less alarming than was reported by the
Churchman yesterday. rumor was circulated
yesterday, which, however, is generally dis
credited, that the American Consul at Jeddo
had been killed by the natives, and has had a
very depressing effect upon the Japanese loan
recently introduced here.
The Gcum menicaI Council.
ROME, April 29-The Pope still persists in
Withholding NJ. Darius note from the Gcumeni-
cal Council, notwithstanding the concurrence of
the great powers expressed therein.
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Various private bills were also reported from the
same committee by Mr.. Packard, and were dis
posed OF.
Mr.. Orth presented the resolutions OF meeting
Of citizens OF New York city in favor OF returning to
China the so-called China indemnity ,und, and II
refused by that Government, that the fund be used
Tor founding a literary institution for the mutual
benefit OF Chinese and Americans.
Mr. Stevenson, from the Election Committee.
called up the Louisiana contested election Of
Darrall against Bailey.
Mr.. Schenck asked the question to be submitted
TO the House whether 1t would proceed with that
matter now. The question was submitted aud de-
cided negatively, AZ to 49,
MIR. Ingersoll moved to go to the business on the
Speakers table.
Mr.. Schenck recognized the propriety OF doing
something occasionally to clear the business on the
Speakers table, where there were now 1870 bills, and
he would waive for one hour his intended motion to
go into committee on the Tariff bill. He also not-
fed members that he would propose an adjourn
ment over from lay next till the following
Monday, to give time to take up the carpets.
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New York Produce Market.
baltimore Produce MARKET.

BALTIMORE, April 29.-Cotton quiet at 222ic. Flour
quiet but firm Howard Street superhne, s5@5'37H /;
do. extra, $550@625; do. family, s65O97'5O; City
family, $685. Western superane $4s71@612N; do.
extra, s5'31K@575; do family, S69G75 Wheat
Pennsylvania. Corn steady; white, sl1O@112; yel-
low s11l. Oats steady at 64@66c. Rye steady at
$1@1'10 Mess pork firm at $29. Bacon firm (;
rib sides, 1870; clear do, 17c.; shoulders, 13A@
18Hc. Hams, 10000 Lard firm at 17c. Whisky
YerY dull at 81 O4.
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THE DELINQUENT TAX CoLLEcToR.-John
L. Hill Esq, will assume the functions of his
Office on Monday next, providing that the Mayor
appends his signature to the bill approving the
suretes. lie will locate his Office in the room
in the rear of the private Office of the Receiver
of Taxes, so that the registers and duplicates
will always be convenient of access to both
Offices He will employ two clerks aud about
the present year may be concluded at the close
of december.
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FROM THE DOMLNION
The Cnnndn Free I.ist,

OTTAWA, April 29.-ln the House of Com
mons, yesterday, Mr.. Holtons motion to put
coke and coal on the free list was defeated by a
large majority.
The Red River Trouble.
Sir George e. Cartier announces that the Red
River delegates had been consulted by the Gov
ernment. Donald A. Smiths report of his mis-
sion 10 Red River was laid before the House.
He recommends that strong military force be
sent to that territory as soon as practicable. The
following is reported to be the plan of compro-
mise TO be offered by the Government;-Firs
both sides of the Red river, about one hundred
and fifty miles square, which will cover the
settlements of the half breeds. Second. The
Legislature shall have control of the public
lands of the Province. Third. A subsidy shall
be granted by the Dominion for colonial ex-
penses. Fourth. The balance of the new Terri
tory shall be governed from Ottawa.
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ITO ALL WANTING FARMS IN A LOCAL

ITO ALL WANTING FARMS IN A LOCAL
ity Exempt from Fevers and Lung Complaints
To Farmers, HortlcuturIsts, Mechanics, Capitalists,
Gentlemen of Leisure, Invallds, and all wanting
homestead in a climate of unsurpassed saubrity,
exempt from the rigors of a Northern winter, and
in close connection with the commercial centres OF
the South. Few II any sections offer such a comb-
nation OF inducements as the town OF Aiken, S. c.,
and its vicinity for a desirable and permanent home
A pamphlet OF s4 pages now ready, containing q
description of the climate, Soils and the nature OF
the products in the vicinity of Aiken, especially
fruit, cereals, cotton corn, vegetables ETC.,
cludIng extracts from letters of distinguished vsi-
tors, correspondents action of town councils In
vitng emigrants, etc., to which is added descrlp-
tive list of property for sale, including improved
farms, orchards, vineyards, water power kaolin
deposits, unmproved lands, and town residences.
For sale by E. j. C. WOOD, Real Estate Agent,
Aiken, S. G. The book will be sent by mail on
receipt OF price, 80 cents. Address j. G. DERBY
Publisher, p o. Box No. 1439, New York, until 1st
OF February after that date at Aiken g. c. Ll1T sm
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THERE is NOW OVER s5,OOO,OOO PRIZE MONEY
Il unclaimed in the United States Treasury
povsons who have been In the Naval service Of
United States, their heirs Representatives, shoul
make an immediate inquiry upen the subjectat u
1856 s. SEVENTH Street T80
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FKNE y II A r d N II R N,
ARMS, MoNoGRAMs. ILLUMINATING. ETC.
DREKA, 1893 OHESNUT Street.
Gard En graver and stationer.

WEDDING AND ENGAGEMENT RINGS,
w Of solid ls karat fine gold. QUALITY WAR.
FARR & BROTHER, Makers,
325 wfms No. 39l CHESTNUT Street below Fourth
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GOING TO EURoPE.-Hon. Henry D. Moore
is about starting for Europe for the ben eft of
his health, and during his absence on the Conti-
nent will visit the prominent cities of Europe,
spending the larger part of his time in st. Peters
burg. The attaches of the Custom House have
forwarded to him neat letter expressing their
best wishes that the voyage may be pleasant
one, and that he may return benefited in health
and gratifed with all that he may have expert
enced during his absence
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INCENDIARIsM. - On Thirty-seventh street,
near Locust, one Mr.. Enoch Hopkins has lately
erected two fine houses, The buildings are not
as yet complete in their interior arrangements,
the carpenter being still at work thereon. About
dusk last evening gentlemen named Freas, re-
siding near by, perceived a strong oder as of
something burning, and, looking towards the
new buildings, saw a light through the transom.
Knowing that something was wrong, he ran
towards the premises, when three lads emerged
therefrom, and scampered off Entering he
found a pile of shavings in full blaze. Mr..
Freas eXtinguished the fire. and then lodged
information as to the fact at the Sixteenth Dis
trict Station House.
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BELIIGERENT.-Edwar Mansfield seaman
employed aboard schooner lying in the Della
ware at Willow street wharf, last night engaged
in an alteration with fellow seaman. During
the row Edward seized stove-plate, and, hurl-
ing it at his antagonist, struck him in the face,
laying the cheek open from the eye to the chin.
Alderman Cahill held Edward in $4,000 bail to
answer.
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MEMORIAL SERMoN.-The Union NJ. E.
Church, on Fourth street, below Arch was filed
audience which had collected to listen to the
memorial sermon delivered by Bishop Simpson
commemorative of the services rendered by the
late Bishop Thomson of West Virginia, and
Bishop Kingsley, of New York. The other SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Messrs. Goodman,
Cook and Post.
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DERSONS HAVING DEBTS DUE IN AM
4 part of the United States can have them easily
adjusted and collected on application to the Genera
Collection Agency, ROBERT s. LEAGUE q CO.,
No. 1876 South SEVENTH Street
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THE MERCANTILE LIBRARY AND THE Sun
DAY SUEsIl ;Si ~ .i Suuuy sy neAI Iue ngrcau
scribers as reading-room only. A resolution
to that effect was adopted at recent meeting
of the Board of Directors, in conformity with the
advisory vote of the stockholders, which was
announced in the early part of the week
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FROM NEW YORK.
Tho Mcfarland Trial.

j c. Howell was again on the stand, and was
Cross-eXamined by the defense. The attorney
elected from the replies Of witness that he had been
a dentist, hair pin manufacturer, daguerreOtypist
newspaper editor, farm hand, drug clerk, selling
patent rights, inspector or customs, and in other
Government employment, and attempted to prove
therefrom that witness was shiftless man, but
the Recorder refused to admit it.
Holdridge Dewey testned-I live at No. 100 Lau-
rens street, and have been acquainted with McFar-
land since 1868, when he was commissioner of en-
rolInent; formerly lived in Thompson street; the
prisoner rented n room from me at No. 2T5 'Chomp-
street. the list Of March, 1867 aud left about
May l Mcfarland had pistol which he showed
me, and said he was going to shoot Richardson with
it; Mr.. Knapp, or some such name had given him
the pistol for that purpose have seen prisoner drink
ardent Spirits and know him to be in the habit OF
drinking while was acquainted with him.
To Mr.. Graham-I am a married man; | do not
live with my wife; was arrested once for abandon
ment
New York Produce Market.
NEW YORK, April 29.--Cotton quiet; sales of 600
bales middling uplands at 232sc. state and Western
Flour advanced 6@10c. State, S4'759560; Ohio, So
@610; Western, s475@635; Southern frmer at $50
9s5. Wheat advanced 1@2c; No Chicago, Sl179
s119; winter red Western, S1'29@1'30. Corn irmer
new mixed Western. Sl11@1I3. Oats firm State,
67L@69Lc.; Western. 60@62c. Beef quiet Pork
steady; mess, S2s75 Lard steady steam, S@16zsc.
Whisky nominal at S1'05.
Opening of Navigation.
BUFFALO, April 29.-The Erie Railway steam
ers Colorado and Jay Gould arrived last even.
ing from the upper lakes, the first through
arrivals this season.
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THE ELECTION announced yesterday as
that of the Commercial Exchange should have
been that OF the Chamber of Commerce.
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FoUND.-A keg of galvanized spikes was
found yesterday in Larkin street, below Lom-
bard. The owner can obtain the property by
applying at the Third District Station House.
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FIFTH ION
THE lat q ST NE VS..

THE ATE ST NE VS..
SerranO Not to Resign.
The Popular Meetings in France.
The Mcfarland Murder Trial.
AN Episode in Court.
A Row Between the Lawyers.
Etc, Etc. Etc. Etc, Etc.
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THE COAL TRADE.-The following is the
amount of Coal transported on the Philadelphia
and Reading Railroad during the week ending
Thursday, 4pril 28 lS1O:-
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OPEN.-The police of the Eighth district re-
port finding open during last night the doors of
seven houses.
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THIRD EDITION

Fish and the E'enians.
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The Popular Meetings in France.
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SNEAK THIEF.-Henry Watson, aged twenty
five years, was arrested at Eighth and Arch
streets yesterday, on the charge of stealing a
coat from the entry of a dwelling near by.
Alderman Jones held him in 5000 bail to
answer.
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FORoIBLE DETENTIoN.-John r. Loveland,
residing at No. 151 Queen street, Germantown,
d, aler in butter, ham, eggs, etc, and the pro-
Trietor of an express that plies between the
built-up portions Of the city and the rural dis
trict styled Germantown, on Wednesday last
quarrelled with his landlord over some bubble
in his terms of agreement. The consequence
was that the landlord refused to allow him to
remove one of his wagons from the premises.
drawing pistol, threatened to take the law in
his own hands Mr. Landlord, not liking such
familiarity, procured warrant, upon which
John was arrested, and Alderman Thomas held
him in $500 bail to answer at court
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Pacific Railroad Projects.
FROM EUROPE BY CABLE.
Turbulent Plebiscite Meetings

Etc, Etc. Etc, ETC., ELc.
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MARINB.-William Wilson, a United States
marine, yesterday afternoon accosted one
Michael Schott who was standing on the steps
of his residence, No. 1928 S. Fifth street, and
snatching his watch. made off with it. A chase
was the result. William was captured on Fifth
street, near Monroe, and Alderman Lutz sent
him to prison.
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LATEST NEW s
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE
PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.
MAINE.

MAINE.
FIRE IN BANGoR-A HOLE BLOCK PROBABLY
Observation-Disclosures HEAVY AND INSURANCE
LIGHT
BANGOR, March 1872 A. MA fire is now
raging in the wooden block west end Of Ken
duskeag bridge, occupied by w. A. Dresser g.
Son, clothing, w. Fl. Flagg, boots and shoes
7. Humphreys two clothing stores, D. Bug
bee & Co.'S book store and bindery, and j. E.
Chapman's clothing store. The upper story is
occupied by offices and Sawyer's photograph
saloon. The upper part of the building is all
destroyed and the entire block will probably
be consumed. The goods were partly removed
but in damaged condition. The losses viii
be heavy and the insurance light.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The fire caught in Sawyer's photograp sa'
loon and destroyed the upper part of the block
the lower part was not burned. The building
was owned three-fourths by Charles Stetson
and oDe-fourth by S. p Strickland. No in.
surance. The following are the losses of the
occupants: w. A. Dresser & Son, clothing
$4,000, insured $4,000; William H. Flagg, boots
and shoes, $1,000, insured $4,000; Timothy and
James Hurley, insured $4,000 each, which will
cover their loss; Bugbee & Co.'S loss $4,000
fully insured; j. E. Chapman's loss about
$1,000, fully insured; S. W. Sawyer's saloon
insured $4,000, which will cover loss. The los
ers In the upper story are E. T. Wasgatt, dent.
lst, 5. +. Humphrey, lawyer, S. f. Walker
detective, Smith & Perkins, claim agents, j.
Ray, barber, Alex. McKinnon and w. HanIev
| repair shops, but none of them are heavy los.
ers The fire is checked.
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WASHINGTON.
DISHONEST REVENUE OFFICERS.

DISHONEST REVENUE OFFlCEhS.
WASHINGTON, March 1S-Gen. Bennett and
one Loring, an accomplice, have been captured
in Iowa and taken to Raleigh, N. c., where
they are charged with defraudng the Internal
Revenue; the former having been an Internal
Revenue Supervisor of Myth and South Caro-
lima.
THE LATE E. NJ. STANTON.
The President this morning signed the joint
resolution appropriating years salary OF an
the benefit of the widow and children of the
late Edwin NJ. Stanton.
GEN. AMES INELIGIBLE.
The Senate Judiciary Committee decided
that Gen. Ames was not eligible to the Missis-
sippi Sepatorship, on the ground that he was
not an inhabitant of the State when elected
his presence as military officer on duty not
constituting the requisite legal residence, not
withstanding his resignation from the army
when he consented to be a candidate and de-
clared his intention to make Mississippi his
future home.
NOMINATIONS.
The President to-day nominated Alfred II.
PleasantOn collector of the 32d district OF New
York; James H. Sharp, U. S. Marshal for the
southern district of New York; Samuel Har-
Ian, collector of the 4th district of New York,
vice Bailey; and Eugene Schuyler, Secretary
of Legation at st. Petersburg
ALL PLEASANT AMONG THE INDIANS.
Gen. Grierson writes from the Indian Terri
tory, where he is in command, that the Indians
had received their annuities and everything
was lovely.
ARMY RESERVATIONS.
The resignation of Capt. Robt r. McKibben
of the 4th infantry, and Capt. John Powers,
unattached, have been accepted.
SOLDIERS AsYLUMs.
The Managers of Asylums for disabled vol
unteers to-day resolved that all applicants for
admission be allowed the privilege of selecting
home which they may prefer, and be admit
ted accordingly.
THE LATE GEN. RIPLEY.
A general army order was issued to-day an.
nouncing the death of Maj. Gen. Ripley, recit.
ing the incidents of his long and honorable
service, and directing ordnance officers to wear
badge of mourning for thirty days.
THE LOUISIANA CONTESTED ELECTION CASE.
A majority of the subcommittee on cleo.
tons in the Louisiana case of Newsham against
Ryan, have agreed to a report giving the seat
to the former Republican by 100 majority.
Mr.. Kerr will report in favor of Ryan, with an
alleged majority of 1000.
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Boston Boot and Shoe Market.

IT.. H.. 49,, -, BOSTON. March 16.
at the date OF our last report is even less ac-
i've now. The few sales that have been etfacted
any previous time during the season. OF one mi no
we may rest assured; that although purchaser NAV
OCCASIONALLY few cases of goods there il no
any speculative feeling manifested on the mart ot
buyers or sellers, as manufacturers are not making
market will not be overstocked and when Tho da1
mand arises goods will be manufactured to meet If.
The caution on the part OF manufacturers il oniw
equalled by the JudciOus purchases OF Our
friends from different sections OF the country The
former are actively engaged in filling orders from the
Middle, southern and Western States and there are
atew more placed every week. Trade ia noderate
with jobbers but for month or more previous TO the
late decline in gold they had no cause Of comnIaint
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Administrators Sale OF Valuable
Real Esfafa

DY virtue of license from Hon. John A. Water
Oman, Judge of Probate within and for the county
of Cumberland, I shall sell at public auction the
premises on SATURDAY, the Goth day Of March,
at o'clock NJ, the following Real Estate, belong
ing to the estate of Charles Trowbridgs deceased,
yz The lot OF land with the buildings thereon, Sit
uated on the west side of Vaughan street, next be-
low the corner of Bracket, and known as the Soap
Factory Lot, containing about 5000 square Iest OF
formerly used as soap factory, which can easily De
converted into a dwelling. Also one small HOUSE
and stable.
The above real estate will be sold subject TO the
dover interest OF the widow of said Trowbridge.
This is n valuable piece of property and the sale
offers o fine chance Tor investment. - .
For further particulars inquire OF AARON b.
HOLDEN, Administrator, or
II. .. BAILEY & co., Auctioneers.
Mar 10 VI