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The Portland daily press., 1862-08-01
New York Market.

NEW YORK, July 81
Cotton moro active and frm-sales 2OOO bales at
47a4s
Flour = State and Western heavy and dropping /;
Superhne State S. a 8 90; Extra do s 20 a 3 a
Round Hoop Ohio, 45 a IS: Western SIS s 90:
South'n scarcely SO firm-aIixed to good s 30 IS
Extra 81 n 6 80. Canada lowcr-Extra q 25
Wheat lie lower-Chicago Spring Halls; Mil
waukie Club, Is 81; Amber Iowa. p / 20 ;
Red Winter Western IS al 81; Amber Michigan
81; White / AZ As
Corn heavy-saes $50, 900 bushels; Mixed Western
DO Tor old; two cargoes very choice at J6t a 81
Oats dull and drooping-sales at As a as
Beef quiet and frmer.
Fork more active and irner-sales 3217 bbls Mess
at sll % a IL 50; Prime % 8 20; Prime Mess at
IL 90 a ii %.
Bacon dull.
Lard continues frm-sales 1000 bbls at sia9l
Butter unchanged
Whisky iirmer--salcS $50 bbls at 30 a 3o3
Rice hrm--lS0O bags Rangoon at St a 6s
Sugars lirm-New Orleans 81 10i; Muscoyada
81 as; 10 boxes Havana at 10.
Coffee quiet.
Moasses irm-New Orleans 81 a 49J by auction
so hhds 81 Az; Porto Rico at a; Museovado 3Ca35
freights to Liverpool are iirmer-Flour IS Sd As
Grain l3l lad,
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-01
War Meeting.

MILWAUKEE,, July 81.
The war meeting to-day was magnfl-
cent affair." Perfect harmony and order pre-
vailed, and it will be long remembered as the
largest gathering ever known in the North
West. The people were addressed from three
stands. Hon. Owen Lovejoy, VIM. A. How
ard of Michigan, Gov. Solomon Senator Doc
little, and other distinguished speakers ad-
dressed the meeting. The enthusiasm was I'M
precedented, and the orators were interrupted
by the most vociferous cheering when touch
ing upon the President, the administration and
the army. Resolutions were passed unani-
mously, that the administration prosecute the
war with its utmost vigor, and employ every
Kind OF person and property to accomplish
speedy end to the rebellion. Also recommend
ing that a million men be drafted from the
Northern States, one half for immediate SER
vice and the other half for instruction, and
held as reserve; expressing unbounded con-
fidenee in the President, and assuring him that
there is no possibility of his acting in advance
Of the wishes and sentiments of the people.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-01
From New York

NEW YORK, July 81.
The enlistment committee state that the
President said that the reports from the States
of volunteering under the late call, were favor
able The quota of Michigan was filed. He
was not adverse to a draft in case of delay in
completing the quota.
1t is stated that the New York committee
proposed to the President TO pay no bounties
after the 18th Of August, and if the State
quota is not then filled, to instantly draft The
President assented to the proposition, and gave
the committee letter to the War Department,
recommending the issuing of orders to this eff
feet.
With the consent of Gov. Morgan, all the
recruiting offices of this city are to be broken
up and one rendezvous formed, the recruit to
be given the choice of regiment.
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From the Army of the Potomac.

HARRISON LANDING. July 81.
The steamers have gone to City Point to-
day to receive the balance of the sick and
wounded from Richmond.
The health of the army is gradually improv-
ing.
1t is stated by Fort Monroe correspondent
that "a party of rebels, on Friday evening,
crossed the river above Harrisons Landing
and drove off five hundred head of beef cattle
belonging to the Army of the Potomac and
that these cattle were a mile within our pick
ct lines" This is altogether false, as no rebel
troops have crossed the river; neither has
single head Of beef been taken.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-01

CITY BoUNrY.-The following is copy of
the order passed by the City Council on the
10Th of July:
Ordered, That there be paid by this city
bounty of one hundred and twenty-five dol
lars to any man who has enlisted or NAV enlist
from this city in any of the old regiments from
this State. under the recent call of the Presi-
dent for 100000 men, and bounty of one
hundred dollars to every person who has en-
listed or may enlist from this city in any of the
new regiments now forming in this State, under
the call aforesaid, said enlistments not to ex-
coed the quota of this city, and to be made
within one week from this date And the pro-
vision of this order shall apply to any person
not resident of this city, who may enlist to
make up the quota of this city, provided they
are residents of towns whose quota is already
full. Said bounty to be paid when said volun-
teers are accepted and mustered into service,
and to be in full for any and all other bounties
offered by this city to volunteers and all other
bounties so offered are hereby declared void
and of no effect.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-01
From New Orleans.

NEW YORK, July 80.
The steamer Matamoras, from New Orleans
18th, has arrived.
Gen. Butler had ordered that all negroes
sent, by their masters leave, to join the feder-
ais, will be regarded as emancpated
Gen. Butler, in a note to Beverly johnson,
says that no merchandise, whether cotton or
sugar, will in any event be seized or conflscat-
ed by the u. s. authorities there
l.. IL. Parish. agent of Rothsehilds in New
Orleans, had committed suicide
number OF persons were arrested for at
tempting to assassinate Thomas J. Renhande
and brother, among whom were Andre Delond.
brother-in-law OF John Slidell and Beaure-
gard.
The price of -four has fallen to SIG.
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The Mt Sterling Affair light at Brownsville.

CINCINNArI, july 81.
Major Brocht of the 18th Kentucky. who
went in pursuit of the guerillas from Mt. Sterl-
ing, under Corbin, overlook them. killing Is
and capturing los. Corbin is AMONG the pris-
oners. Only nine of the gang escaped. Major
Brocht returned to Lexington this morning
with the prisoners.
Our cavalry attacked a party of so rebels
near Brownsville aud captured forty prisoners
The rebels were afterwards reinforced and re-
captured twenty-nine men and fourteen horses.
The federal loss was four killed and six
wounded. Rebel loss about the same.
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From the West.
LEAvENwoRru Julv Q

LEAVENWOKTII, July 81
Adylees from the Southern Expedition state
that the Uuion troops were falling back to
Hudson Crossing of the Neosho, 40 miles south
of Fort Scott The cause of this backward
movement is not stated.
A detachment of Gen. Browns command
rom Springfield was at point north OF Fort
Smith ON the 23d.
The rebel Gen. Pike is said to be near Fort
Washtl
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Prisoners taking the Oath.

PHILADELPHIA, July 81.
During yesterday afternoon between 400 and
800 rebel prisoners confined at Fort Delaware,
took the oath of allegiance. The Louisiana
Tigers seemed especially anxious to take the
oath.
Last evening there was a disposition among
the violent secessionists to attack their COM
rades, but the outbreak was soon checked.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-01
From Fortress Monroe,

FORTRESS MONROE, July 80.
Between fifty and sixty rebel prisoners ar
rived from Baltimore en- route to Richmond.
Fifteen OF them, viz: three officers and twelve
cltzens OF Winchester, will return to Balti-
more. The officers deserted from the rebel
service and prefer to serve in the Federal
ranks. They are afraid of being shot if they
go to Richmond.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-01
Municipal Court.

Notlling offering itself to the notice of the
court, yesterday, we are again happy to con-
graduate the public upon the present improved
state of the city morals. San ounce of pre-
yention is worth pound of cure"
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-01
The Great Eastern Off Cape Race.

ST. JOINS, n. f., July so.
The Great Eastern, from New York for Liv-
erpool, was boarded off Cape Race at 430
A. NJ. Wednesday and the latest news put on
board.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-01
Stock Market.

NEW YORK, July 81.
Stocks dull and lower-American gold 81 l5a: Cal
ifornia sevens IS; Pacific Mail II; n Y Central
s9s; Missouri skies 46: u s. skies one year certif-
Gates $50; Treasury 3loths, 1925; U. s. skies 1874
coupons, S.! u. s. skies 1881 coupons ISL,
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-01

sF We have now on hand three numbers
of G's admirable "Letters from the Backwards
of Maine," which have been suffered to accu-
mulate in consequence of the crowded state of
our columns. Tomorrow we shall give one of
them upon the first page.
sB-The Machias Union says that so far as il
understands the confiseation bill it disapproves
it. JEFF. Davis would agree with the Union
precisely in this regard.
MISCELLANEOUS.
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Notice.

A CONVENTION will be held at the Abysinian
IA Church on FRIDAY, August 1st in coinmem.
Grafton of the British and India emancipation at 8
invited to attend.
Also an Evenings Entertainment at Franklin st
Ward Room, in which the children of the Sabbath
School will take active part.
~ Admission to the entertainment 10 cents
Portland, July 30 1862 DIT
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Notice.

CITY OF PORTLAND,
July 2Sth, 1862.
4 meet until further notice, every Saturday at q
O'Clock, T. NJ, in Evergreen Cemctary
Parties interested in any matter before the Commit
tee. will have an opportunity of being heard.
jy3l-4w A. X. SHURTLEFF, Chairman
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Great War Meeting mt Milwaukee.
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Fight at Brownsville.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-01

Photographic Goods 4 Chemicals.
OUR stock in this department is complete, COM
" prising every article used in the art.
MORRISON & CO.,
june24dffw3t 26 Market Souare
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Order from General Butler.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-01

sg- Open every Sunday from to l, and from to
O'Clock. jul29dtf
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-01

Monroe and ports in the Northern States. She
will sail in a day or two for Fortress Monroe
direct, in ballast. She has been chartered for
the term OF lone month and upwards" and we
learn at the rate Of $4,000 per diem.
The New Brunswick, Also has been charter
ed for the same duty, and will sail with quick
dispatch. Both steamers to run in the same
service as that Of the Daniel Webster.
nB- Our worthy Deputy Marshal having
had the misfortune recently to injure his hand.
was asked the following question by waggish
friend, yesterday:
"Why should you now remove the bandage'
from your wounded hand?"
''Why should /, indeed ?' returned that func-
tionary.
Because it is well, Heald," (healed.) an
swered the wag.
The man escaped without being arrested
but the police corps are on his track.
% Let every one look and see what ap-
pears each morning under the lead of-.New
Advertisements" on the last column of the I'd
page.
MEETING IN BEHALF OF CoNTRABANps-
The violent storm having prevented this meet
ing on Wednesday evening last, it will be held
in the Second Parish Church, this ereninq,
Aug LIST, at liz o'clock. Mr.. H. Hamln OF
Washington, President of the National Freed
mans Relief Association of the District of
Columbia, will give an account Of the condi-
ton, wants and sufferings of that interesting
nh Lo,-o Al a.
National District, the nearest place of safety
and freedom. Other addresses may be expect
ed
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-27
FOREIGN NEWS.

The London Times understands that an
answer will be returned expressing gratih-
cation at the disavowal of Com Wilkes act,
and accepting the satisfaction rendered, and
assuming that the precedent in !he Trent
case will rule the case Of the Eugenia Smith.
AS to the general discussion of the law OF
neutrals, the government will decline any
answer until they have had an opportunity
of submitting the whole question to the law
officers of the Crown.
The Post announces that thorough un.
standing has been arrived at with the Amer
lean government. Not only had they given
the required reparation, but in doing SO Mr.
Seward will have succe eded in impressing on
the English government the notion that they
have not only obtained present indemnity,
but no small pledge of future security. !,
The Journal Of ST. Petersburg publishes
an article congratulating Secretary Seward
on the uprightness and intelligence Of bis
policy. and demanding that the Trent Incl
dent may become the starting punt Of nego-
tiation for the recognition By the great pow.
ers Of the common principles upon the qucs-
ton Of the rights Of neutral flags. The ar.
ticle also expects England to give the world
solemn guarantees for the future by submit
ting a convention which, by insuring univer.
sal respect for the rights Of neutrals,, would
contribute to the maintenance Of peace, and
mark the progress of civilization.
A violent shock Of an earthquake had been
felt at Dresden and Leipsic. No damage was
done.
1t is reported that the Dutch Ministry has
resigned.
It is reported that Russia has sent an en-
barrassing ultimatum to the Pope, that if he
don't condemn the conduct of the Polish
clergy, Russia will recognize the kingdom Of
Italy.
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PRINTED AT THE
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE OFFICE.


At his residence in this city, on Sunday, the
2sth inst, Capt. JOB CORSON, In the seth yeex
of his age. Wallis funeral will take place fros
his late residence, on Water, between Duke and
wolfe streets, to morrow, Tuesday, morning. ~
III o'clock The friends and acquaintances Of the
family are respectfully invited to attend.
On the 9TH instant, in Jefferson county, virsiS.
ia, WILLIAM FONTAINE ALEXANDER. N.
D., in tn" SD year of his age. Gifted with \
sound mind, an afectionate disposition and gen.
tie manners. he acquired the confidence and gain.
ed the success, which these qualities are so I'd.
mirably fitted to secure in the practice Of hi.
profession. At an early period, his mind and
heart became strongly imbued with the influences
OF religion; and consistent life Of thirty yeayp
In communion. with the Protestant Episcopal
Churcb, evlnced the sincerity and truthfulness Of
his professions The centre of large circle
OF nelghbors. friends and relatives. respecteA
and beloved. his loss will be long and deeply felt
The light OF his own dwelling, who shall describe
the loneliness and desolation Of hearts there. His
sickness of more than eleven weeks, and death nv
typhoid fever was all that could be expected or
dc sired-submssive, trustful, peaceful and happy.
"Let me die the death of the righteous, and let
my last end be like his" National Inteligencsr
please copy.)
At her residence, Fair View, in Prince Georges
county. Md, on the morning of the oath instant.
Mrs. JULIA E. DEMENT,, in the 18th wear Of
her age
In Washington, on the morning Of the 25th in.
slant, at o'clock, after long and lingering ill.,
ness OF paralysis, CHARLES FLETCHER.
formerly OF Alexandria, Va, but for the last 20
years resident Of Washingttn He was in his
t6th year, and an old soldier of 1872
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-27

Our resident citizens are now daily prac-
Using the virtue of economy--and, the les
son, though in some cases, it may Be hard
TO learn, will, we doubt not, be productive
of good in after life. The privations now
often endured will teach all that they need
not depend so much upon others, as they
have bean accustomed to do, for the COM
forts of living-and that they themselves
can provide for their own wants-regulate
their domestic work at less cost than former
ly-and, sacrificing something of leisure,
carrying on their business. or their house.
hold affairs, at half the expense which they
once incurred. In clothing, in fuel, in food,
in hire of servants--in all that relates to
the management of the house;-here, are
where the curtailments have to- ne made
and are made, with cheerfulness and readi.
ness. which reflect the greatest credit upon
the wives and daughters, and the ladies
generally, of our Alexandria citizens. In
the universities Of the times. when nearly
all, more or less suffer, it is consolation to
know that economy is not disresarded-
that its practice is now fashionable" and
subject Of commentator among itch and
Door.
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M Is c E Ii AN EOUS.
NOTICE TO MERcH NTs AND OTHERS

STATE OF VIRGINIA, ALEXANDRIA Coux-
~ TY Tits ordered, all parties engaged in anv
business in this County, for which license is re-.
qulrcd, who have failed to take out the same and
to pay the tax thereon, are notified to appear and
take out license at the next february term Of
the County Court. BY order OF the Can't -
Copy-Tes!e: JEFFERSON TACEY. Clerk.
jan lI-2awtd "
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-27

The LAST SUNDAY OF JANUARY.--The
weather yesterday was exceedingly pleasant
compared with that experienced here during
several weeks. The streets were well filled
during the entire day-a larger number of
soldiers than usual making their appearance.
At most Of the churches the congregations
were quite large. The day passed quietly,
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-27
WANTED.

NEA LEAD, ZINC, and all other old METAL
L at II King street, Alexandria, Va
ny 1000 REAMS WRAPPING PApER
sale. ="
20 Gross TIN PLATES, also 500 bushels {, A to-
which will be sold very low.
oec ol-lm* JOSHUA HORNER.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-27

New RAILROAD CoNNEcTIoN.-The new
military railroad, now in the course of con-
struction between the Orange and Alexan-
dria railroad and the Long Bridge, is also
connected with the Alexandria, Loudoun and
Hampshire railroad at the residence of Mr..
Swami, on the Washington Turnpike, a mile
from this city. The switch connecting the
two roads passes through the yard of Mr..
Swami.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-27
SOUTHERN NEWS,

The Southern papers are discussing the
Burnside expedition A few more Federal
prisoners taken in Pulaski county. Va, have
been brought to Richmond :-Wise's legion
has been ordered to Roanoke Island, N. c.. !:
the crop of sugar in Louisiana is said to
be uncommonly large; sugar is selling in
New Orleans at "a The Legislature of S.
Carolina has authorized loan of million
of dollars to aid in rebuilding the burnt por-
ton of Charleston "A refugee from New
Orleans states in the Cincinnati Gazette that
Phelps proclamation has done the Union
cause great harm in that city, aud that the
military spirit is now higher than ever &C.
N. Saunders. formerly Of New York. is a
candidate for Congress in Tennessee - Capt.
Martin. charged with Ascending with the
barque Wanderer. has been found guilty -
New Orleans is said to be now most strongly
fortified.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-27

DEATH.--In another column to. day will be
found notice of the death of Captain Job
Corson. Captain Cerson was, for many
years, connected with the steam navigation
Of the Potomac river. He commanded for
many years the George Washington and 9th
er boats plying between this city and Wash
ington
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-27

RIVER MovEMENTs.-This morning the
river side was quite duh. The U. S steam
transport City of Richmond was landing
provisions at Fowle's wharf An U. States
steamer passed up during the morning. with
a small sloop in tow, apparently prize
Some small vessels passed by, bound down
the river.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-27

Mr.. Edsall, the proprietor of EdsalPs Hill,
was arrested by order of Col. Cross, of the
Fifth New Hampshire regiment, charged
with selling liquor to the soldiers, and is
now in custody. A Mr.. Marshall, residing
at Burke's Station, was also arrested for
suspected disloyalty.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-27

SEARCH FOR QUARTERs.-Muche excitement
was occasioned in portions of this city on
Saturday night and on yesterday, by files of
soldiers in search of quarters. In many in
stances, persons were notified to leave resi-
dences which they had occupied for years.
In most Of these cases the parties notified re.
fused to comply with the demand, and. in
some instances, appealed to Gen. Montgome-
ry, Military Governor of Alexandria, for
protection, which was afforded.
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SLIDER SHor.-On Saturday evening last
soldier attached to one Of the regiments
quavtered in this vicinity was shot in the
log BY one of the police guard. He had been
called to "halt," and refused TO obey the
call of the guard. His wound was not seri-
Gus.
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ATTENTION! IMPORTANT.

HEADQUARTERS FIRST Rect EASTERN Va BR1eApro
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Jan. l, 1862
III King street,
EEUGEES, men of Virginia, and others. VII.
~ wish to enlist in the First Regiment Of the
virginia Brigade, for the defence Of the Upio,
can now do so by coming to the headquarters. Ne.
III King street. and they will be mustered in i'm
mediately. Clothes and rations will be given 81
once, pay also commencing on same dav.
&as- Bounty Of 500 paid on DISCHARGE.
W. WALL, Colonel CommapSinr.
s J. II. LIVINGSTON, -.
LIST Lieutenant and Recruiting Officer. ian1-.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-27

The New York Herald highly euIogizes
the speech of Mr.. Davis, Of Kentucky, in
the U. S. Senate, last ek--especially that
part Of it in which he denounces Greeley.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-27

We believe that, so far, none of the Ic G
Houses. in or about Alexandra, have been
filled, this winter.
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The Philadelphia News, through its
Washington correspondent, says. that CDR.
J. H. Settler, Surgeon of the Eighty eighth
Pennsylvania Regiment, gives most de-
plorable account of the doings in (what is
called) the Slave Pen at Alexandria, which
is now used as guard house for soldiers"
1t callsAor investigation, and complains of
the place and all its accessories.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

HENRY C. FIELD,
BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER,
No. "a King street, Alex andria,
EEPS on hand, and is PREPARED to mann
IN facture BOOTS and SHOES Of ali kinds
&as-MlLITARY BOOTS or SHOES made
the shortest notice, and OF the hest material.
line, will do well to give him call. ocs > '
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GAS AND STEAM FITTING.
WILLIAM .COGAN

No. Is North Royal Street,
NEAR MARKET SQUARE,
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
rs PREPARED to do GAS and STEAM TIN
i TING in all t. branches. Stores, DweIln,s
Churches, Machine Shops and Public Buildings
fitted up ON the most improved plans, and at res.
sonable terms.
lie is also prepared to furnish Stea M Pine. Steam
Guages, Steam Cocks, &C., DO. Contracts will
piled at the lowest rates.
Nas> All work warranted ;.r1seo
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IHs QUAIrERs OF THE ILLINOIS CAvAL-
n.-The Illinois Cavalry are now quartered
In this city. They occupy. as quarters,
beside the buildings mentioned in our issue
or Saturday. the following places: res
'dences lately occupied by DR.. s. A. Will
liams, David Funston and E. j. Miller, and
the new house adjoining the latter. on Wash
ington street; residence lately occupied by
VIM. Baker, on the corner of Pitt and Duke
streets; residence lately occupied by R. NJ.
Smith. on Royal street; the residence lately
occupied by John Arnold, on Prince street,
below Fairfax. and considerable number
ct small houses at the lower end of Wolfe
street. The quartermaster's department of
the regiment is at the store lately occupied
by M. M. Mankins, at the corner of Wolfe
and Water streets.