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The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28

sg- Why did 9tuart's late incurson into
PennsylvaHiia beat King Solomon? Because
Solomon in all his glory was not a raid like
one of these II Boston Herald.
.y- Galveston papers received at New Or
leans state that several attacks had been made
on Corpus Christi by our gunboats, nearly
every house being perforated by shot and shells,
but only one person killed. The gunboats
were replied to by batter les and hauled of.
.r Hon. John H. Clifford, of New Bed
ford, in his letter declining the peoples nom
ination for Congress, says:
My support of the President has been, and
is, unconditional and without qualification. /
believe him to be worthy Of that support; and
| know Of no other efficient way of giving my
support to the government of my country.
g- Ship Milan, of Bath, belonging to
Messrs. Houghton Brothers, under Govern
ment charter, was recently towed all the way
from New York to New Orleans, by steamer
Cahawba. This is probably the first instance
in the history of steam, of its being applied
for towage purposes on so long trip.
sg- The Springfield Republican, anti-Sum-
ner, and about half-and-half for Andrew, says,
after looking over the whole field:
Gov. Andrew is an impulsive man, and says
foolish things occasionally, which we have re-
gretted to hear, and which we have criticised
with freedom, but we think that he has meant
well, and his actions are so much better than
his talk that it is very easy TO forgive him. We
do not know that Gen. Devens would perform
the duties of the governors office any better
that John A. Andrew, and we do know that
he is first class fighting general, who does
splendidly where he is. So we are free to say
that we shall be abundantly satisfied to see
Gov. Andrew continued in office, with his ac-
eustomed working associates.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Damage TO the War Department
Building.
Changes. Assignments, &c.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.
A new story having just been added to the
War Department building, and the roof not
having been completed, the heavy rain of yes
terday did much damage to the structure
Owing to the overfiowing OF nearly all the
rooms, business is being temporarily transact
ed in the neighboling houses. The papers of
the Department were saved from material in
jury. A week will be required to prepare the
premises for reoccupancy.
VIM. {. Barney of New York, who has been
prisoner at the famous Libby Prison in Rich
mond for the last five weeks, has Just arrived
here, having been discharged from custody on
Thursday last.
1t appearing that large quantities of gov
ernment property have been unlawiully dis
posed of by non-commissioned officers and
soldiers, in violation of law and of the army
rules and regulations, it is therefore ordered
by the War Department that all L.. S. officers
commanding posts shall seize all military
clothing, blankets, shoes, arms, equipments
and other such supplies which have been is
sued by government to soldiers, and lost or
disposed of by them, and it shall be incumbent
upon any person not a soldier who may have
such property in his possession, to prove that
he has lawfully acquired possession thereof.
Such property when seized will be turned over
to U. ). Quartermaster in the district taken
therefor. one OF such receipts to be transmit
ted TO the Quartermaster General. The seiz-
ure will also be reported to the Adjutant Gen
eral. All Provost Marshals appointed by the
government, will assist in recovering to the
U. 5. their description of property. Com
masding officers of companies are reminded
that 1t Is their duty not only to cause soldiers
who are guilty of violating the law forbidding
the sale, destruction or negligent loss of cloth
ing and public property, to be charged on the
muster rolls with all the articles improperly
lost or disposed of, but also to enforce such
other punishment as the nature of the offence
may demand. The War Department has also
issued an order requiring an inventory of all
arms, and their condition, from all command
ers OF posts, detachments, companies and reg
iments.
Commander K. L. Nichols has been ordered
to the command of the steamship Alabama,
and acting boatswain Leeds to the Lackawa-
na Acting assistant master Stuarts order
to the Kuhn has been revoked, and he has
been ordered to report for duty on the steam
ship Huron. Acting assistant surgeon o. w.
Gibson has been ordered to the Commodore
MeDonough. Acting assistant surgeon w. Ii.
Henly has been ordered to the Commodore
Morris. Acting master Jocelyn and acting
assistant surgeon Ii. w. Mitchell have been
ordered to the Commodore Hull. Acting as
sistant surgeon l.. j. Cohan has been ordered
to the steamer Stittin.
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MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.
City Proceedings.
IN BOARD OF MAYOR AND AL
DERMEN. Oct. 27, 1862.

DERMEN, Oct 27, 1852.
communication was received from Lewis
B. Smith, Esq, Chairman of the Board of
Overseers of the Poor, petitoning, in behalf
of the Board, that the City Engineer may be
directed to make surveys and plan of the
City Farm and lands together with the build
ings thereon, belonging to the Almshouse de-
partment. The communication was ordered
to be placed on file, and an order was passed
directing the City Engineer to make the sur
vey and plans desired
A communication was received from Judge
Fox, resigning his office oil City Solicitor. The
resignation was accepted.
Charles Henry was elected policeman to fill
a vacancy.
A license as Innholder was granted Henry
R. White.
Alderman Plummer was appointed one of
the Committee on Public Instruction, on Aid
to Soldiers Families, on the Liquor Agency,
and on Licenses, in place of Alderman Fur
bish, resigned.
message was sent to the other Board,
proposing convention for the purpose of
electing City Solicitor. The Common Coun-
Gil non concurred in the proposition, and
voted to postpone the matter to the next meet
ing. The Aldermen receded, and concurred
with the Common Council.
Petitions Read and Referred-Of l.. b.
Smith ct als for sewer in Carleton street; of
John spencer. ior remuneration lor damages
to his property caused by the grading of Smith
street.
Orders Pdssed-Authorising the Commit
tee on Aid to Soldiers Families to appoint
some suitable person to assist them in the dis
charge of the duties devolved upon them; au-
thorising the Committee ON Sewers and Drains
to construct sewer in Carleton street, from
the house of L. B. Smith, Esq, to Congress
street, provided they deem the same expedi-
ent, and the abutters comply with the usual
conditions; authorising the Committee on
Public Buildings to rent to Messrs. Bradford
d Harmon the room in the new City Build
ing, known as the "Council Chamber" for
$3.50 per year; rendering the thanks of the
City Council to Poppenburg's Band for their
services at the reception of the 7th Regiment.
Adjourned to Monday, Nov. TO- 7 1-2 o'clock.
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From the Army OF
Potomac.
ADVANCE OF GEN. PLEsANT0N.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToMAc, |
Monday Eypnino. October 17 {

HOHuay EVtnIng, UctODer z.
To the Associated Press Gen. Pleasanton's
arrived to-day at Purcellville, within a few
miles of Gen. Longstreet's command, which is
believed to be at Uppervie near Ashbys Gap.
A dispatch from him at O'Clock, states that
he had driven the enemy SO far with the loss
OF corporal, who was taken prisoner by his
horse falling. No information has been re-
ceived changing the position of the main body
of the rebel army from the vicinity of Win
chester and Bunker Hill. The recent rains
have not materially interlered with the lords at
either Sheppardstown or Williamsport At
Harper's Ferry the water rose two inches, and
the Shenandoah was increased four inches at
the same point. Rebel cavalry in considerable
numbers continue TO show themselves between
Martinsburg and Cherry Run, and a regiment
was seen and fired at opposite Sharpsburg yes
terday.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28

Loss OF THE STEAMER CEREs.-DEATH
OF LIEUT.. SHERBoURNE- The government
transport steamer Ceres was destroyed by the
explosion of her boilers on the night of the 7th
instant, off st. Joseph's Island, near New Or
leans. Twelve lives were lost. Her captain
gives the following account of the disaster:
The steamer Ceres left Ship Island at p. NJ.
October 7th, for Fort Pike and New Orleans.
Lake Pontchartrainl, with light list of pas
sengers, and freight, working under low head
OF steam-from ninety to one hundred pounds
as her port poiler wa, leaking badly over the
fires. She ran along slowly until twenty min
utes to six O'clock at which time we were lust
inside OF st. Joseph's Island lighthouse, when
our boilers exploded, carrying everything be-
fore them forward of the pilot-house, killing
the majority of the passengers and crew who
were forward Misunderstanding frightfully
the engineers on watch and portion of the
crew in the deck room. We got our life boat
and skiif overheard, in charge of the second
mate and steersman, who succeeded in saving
eight or ten of the survivors, and landed them
on st. Joseph's Island; we also got our land
ing stage out from under the wreck on the
forecastle, on which seven persons were able
to sustain themselves until the IT, States gun
boat Calhoun providentially came to our res
cue. Two others gave ont from exhaustion
just previous to the boat reaching us.
The yacht Gipsy, which was on her way to
Ship Island, with Major General Butler on
board, also put about, and came to our rescue on
seeing the flames of our burning steamer, and
rendered us all the assistance they were able,
for which we cannot be too thankful, worn out
and nigh to perish most of us were. We
have lost twelve killed and drowned, and have
twenty-one saved, some of whom are badly
scalded and burned. Our thanks are hereby
especially rendered to Captain Buchanan, of
the Calhoun, his officers and crew, who did all
that men could do for our rescue and comfort
My own thanks are especially due to Mr.. W.
ID. Brown, chief engineer of the Calhoun, and
his assistants, for their unceasing attention to
myself and the survivors of the crew.
ALFRED PIERsoN,
For the survivors of passengers and crew.
Among the lost was Lietenant John II. Sher-
burne of this city, I'd Lieut., of Co. f, Thr-
teenth Maine regiment, who fell from raft
and was drowned while making the most siren
uons efforts to save others.
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Destructive Fire at st. Louis burning of
Five Steamers.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 27.
One of the most serious disasters that has
visited our river marine for many years occur
red to-day. About noon tt fire was dis cover
ed in the hold of the steamer ii. ID. Bacon,
which was unloading hemp at the foot of Lo-
Gust street The flames spread with great
rapidity, creating great alarm among the crews
OF the adjacent steamers. Before the steamers
could be removed the McGill, A. Mcdowell,
Estelle and w. III. Russell were wrapped in
1anes, and destroyed, together with contents,
About 800 bales of hemp, 100 bales of cotton,
and large quantities of miscellaneous frei ght
piled on the levee. were also consumed The
loss is estimated at S150,0O0.
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From the Southwest.

CAIRO, Oct. 27.
Gen. Rosecranz and staff passed here to-day
en route to his new command
Passengers from Helena report that Gems.
Cheathaln and Holmes are near that place,
threatening an attack.
Thlrty-ve loraging wagons and their guards
were captured by the rebels IA few days since.
Gen. Hindman is again under arrest.
The latest information from Cornih is to
the elect that scouts from the neighborhood
OF Bolivar report that Gen. Price is within
four miles Of that place. Gen Hamilton is in
command of Gen. Rosecranz division.
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Stock Market.

NEW YORK. Oct. 27.
Second Bodrd-Stocks opened weak but closed
nriner; Chicago Rock Island s4t; Chicago, Bur-
nngton Quincy l06l Norwich Worcester 75;
Cleveland < Toledo 71l Gaiena & Chicago s69
0ieafelahd littsburg 40; Illinois Central scrip So
Panama $50; Michigan Southern guaI anteed s45 ;
do southern As; do Central 9li; Pacific Mail l2O3
Enc "a Erie preferred 81! Hudson 49, Harlem %
Keading ~; New York Central 1861; Treasury $40
100; T. > 6's one year certificates 9s3 do SIS 1874
Coupons 93 do 6's of 1881 Coupons 1885, do 6's 1881
registered 1881.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28
Postponement of Draft.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 27.
The draft in this city, which was to take
place tomorrow, is postponed for week,
when the quota Of this city viii, probably be
provided for by volunteers. Both branches of
the Common Council and the citizens are os
fering most generous bounties to induce men
to volunteer. There is no doubt that Phila-
delphia has exceeded the quota by thousands.
but she does not receive credit for many of her
regiments, and will thus be compelled to raise
nearly ten thousand more men than her lust
share
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28

New TELEGRAPH LINE.-WorkInen are
engaged in erecting new telegraph line for
the Independent Company between this city
and Boston. The poles are up between this
city and Scarboro. We understand that the
line will run along the old stage road between
here and Portsmouth, n. ii.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28

sB-Mr. Rich, Of the Price Current. has
laid upon our table very neatly got up card,
entitled "The New Stamp Tax Law show
ing the different stamps TO be used for the
various purposes for which legal and other in
struments in writing are used 1t will be
found very convenient for the counting-room
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28
The meeting of Loyal Governors.

HARKIsBUKG, Pa, Oct. p.
Upon enquiry we learn that Gov Curtin has
no knowledge whatever upon the subject of
another meeting of the Governors at Wash
ington. The whole story is believed to be a
canard.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28

Sons OF TEMPERANcE.-The Grand Divi-
sion of the Sons of Temperance will COM
mence its annual session at Sons of Temper
ance Hall in this city to-day. This evening
the Division will be entertained at the hall by
the brothers and sisters of Portland. To-
morrow evening Mr.. Carswell, the Canadian
orator, will speak at public meeting to be
held in the new City Hail.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28

l-In another column will be found the
annual report Of the Martha Washington So
eiety. We commend it to the attention of our
readers. This society silently pursues its way
doing good by relieving the wants of the
afflicted, and therefore it should meet the ap-
probation of the public.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28
FROM PENSACOLA.
Vessels ready for an attack on
Mobile.
NEW YoRK Oct o7

NEW YORK, Oct. u.
Tfe steamer Honduras. from Pensacola 18th
reports the health Of the troops good.
Commodore Farragut was there with the
Hartford, Brooklyn, Susquehanna, Preble and
Potomac, awaiting orders to attack Mobile.
Several families had been brought down
from Milton by the steamer Creole.
The transport st. Marys was at Pensacola
en- route for New Orleans
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S4,75l,7S
Decrease.

~grThe remains Of Quartermaster j. T.
Waterhouse were brought to this city yester-
day. The funeral services will take place at
the I'd Parish Church this morning at / o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28

MORE OF THE 7TH.-Six members of the
Maine 7th arrived in the cars from Boston
last evening. They are from Newark, Phila-
delphia and Newport News.
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Notice to Delinauents.

A Ii Persons, residents of Wards l. 2 8 and who
IA are enga ged in any business or occupation re-
qulring hceuse by the provisions OF the United
States Excise Law, and have not made application
for such license, hereby notified that they have
rendered themselves liable to the penalties of said
law, and II they would avoid its enforcement must
apply Immediately. Manufacturers are also remind
ed that their returns for September should be made
to the subscriber at the office of the United States
Assessor New City Building, without further delay.
SAMUEL SMALL,
Assistant Assessor 9Th Division, iirst Collection
District.
Portland, Oct. %, 1862. oc22 div
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28

RAILWAY TRAFFIC.-The receipts of the
Grand Trunk Railway for the week ending
Oct. 1st were S93,067,6
Corresponding week last year, 9T,sl9,39
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28

NEW YORK, Oct. 27.
The 2Sth Maine regiment arrived this morn
ing, and left for Washington. Col. Howe pre-
vided for their wants at Jersey City.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28

ANOTHER MAINE REGIMENT ON THE WAY.
The 2lst Maine Regiment, Col. johnson, left
Augusta at half past six o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon, and arrived in this city at eleven
O'Clock last night At twenty minutes past
IL it left for Boston. The regiment numbered
about S50m men. They were in good spirits and
expressed an anxiety to see "Dixie land" as
soon as possible.
The oath regiment will leave Augusta to-
morrow afternoon. This is the last of the
nine months regiments for this State.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28

EVERGREEN CEMETERY, WEsTBRooK-
There is, perhaps, no place within the suburb
an area of our city that possesses SO much real
attraction, or more general interest to the cit-
zens of Portland, as Evergreen Cemetery
spot that has become sacred to many heart,
as holding within its peaceful confines the
ashes of 'the dear departed" OF the thou
sands who have visited the cemetery the pres
ent season, we doubt if there could be found
person who has not felt large degree of
pride in witnessing the wonderful improve
ment that has been made throughout the EN-
closure by Mr.. Strayton, the Superintendent,
during the short space of time the grounds
have been opened as a burial place. The i'm
provements and changes that have been made
are almost magic. Mr.. Strayton has certainly
shown by his works that he is "the right man
In the right place" and the large corps of
workman that he has had employed during
the summer grading and beautifyng the
grounds is sufficient evidence that the owners
OF lots in the cemetery fully appreciate Mr..
Strayton's thorough knowledge in the art of
adorning and beautiiying public grounds.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28
Fire.
CHICAGO. Oct, 9

tHlCAGO, oCt. ~.
A fire in Charles City, Flood county, on
Thursday last, destroyed property to the value
of $4,000. The entire business portion of the
town was burned.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28

TO LET.
House for Sale.

TyNHE Westerly Half of the Double II nement. No.
Il II Waterville Street.
Apply to elizabeth L. JONES.
oet9eod3w the premises
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28
For Sale or To Let.

MA THE Three-story Brick Dwelling House
rssshX3 and Lot, No. 81 High Street. The house
Hsll is In perfect repair throughout, with
QIllH good drain, furnace and cisterns an ex-
- cellent cellar, and the best of well water
~ bult and finished in modern STYLE with gas bath
ing room, waterwerks, and all modern improyements
and is situated in one of the desirable locations
in the city. For terms apply TO
ii. p. DEANE,
sep2iseo4dtf so State stree,
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Supreme Judicial Court.

OCT. TERM-wALToN, j., PRESIDING.
MoNDAY.--In the case of Witham vsspen-
nell, Judge Shepley made the argument for
defendant, and Mr.. Webb for the plaintiff.
The case was givento the jury about o'clock,
and Court adjourned to 0 o'clock Tuesday
morning.
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28
THROUGH TICKETS

'NO NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA. BALTI-
Il MORE aud WASHINGTON, and TO all parts of
the WEST and SOUTH and NORTH WEST. via all
the most popular routes and at the io,eest Boston
rates, for sale by W. ID. LITTLE, Agent.
Dot. z diff Office 81 Exchange ST.
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Freedom Notice.

INHlS certifes that have given GRENvILLE III
Il DEERING his time during his minority. and shall
CAIN none OF his earnings, pay any bills of his
contracting after this date
HIRAM W. DEERING.
Portland, Oct Goth, 1862 oc2I dtf
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28

FENHE commodious Chamber in the northeriy cor
Il ner of the new brick block, orner of Lime and
MIX Streets, directly facing the market. Rent ow
Enquire at Office Of
OCEAN INSURANCE Co,
Sept. 10, 1862 diff No. % Exchange ST.
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TENEMENTS WANTED.

WANTED-Convenienf tenements for the
"a accommodation of two small families in
sssh8 respectable localities, and within ten min.
lAkA utes' walk of the Post Office. Rent not TO
exceed from $50 10 175 per annum.
Address Box AZ Post Office, apply at the Count
ing Room of the Daily Press Fox block
Portland, June %. distf
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28
COOper's Shop to Let.

ON Commercial Street, head of Hobson'. Wharf
~ Inquire of J. IL. HAMLEN
sep4u Office on Hobson's Wharf
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To be Let.

10 De Let.
4 No. 20 Bracket Street-a desirable House
E3 containing ii rooms-gss throughout good
1871 water, large garden. and all the convenien-
i,IiaS, III ces for genteel residence
kLk1 Enquire of Il. f. VARNUM
Commercial Street, head of wdgery's Wharf.
oc2l davis
The Portland daily press., 1862-10-28
House to Let.

- DWELLIN G-HOUSE, No 5s Free
<kGSA Street, is to be let, and possession given
ns.s#t immediately The premises NAV be ex-
islslN amined at any time. For further partic-
-GiskakA ulars apply to
JAMES Furnish.
August 9th 1862 II
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FOR SALE.

F1tIiE undersigned offers for SALE CHEAP the DWELL
Il ing House. he now occupies, on the corner OF
Cumberland and Paris Streets
Please call and examine for yourselves
Aug 30 dsw G. Z. kIMBALL.
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FOR SALE & TO LET.
TO LET.
TO LET.

THE Easterly Tenement of the House on sprinr
L Street, known as the Rolfe House ENQUIRE of
Oct. 27.--dtf s. j. ANDERSoS
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1862-08-16

@W~ begin 10 doub, the rslixb li'y
Of Gov. Gamble. II he is k,y.l lie Ger.
t.inly is not = governor. for he is gov
erned by the rebels Of Missouri ra,l,. :
than governing them. According as
they act. he sc's. They shape hi psi.
icy. give '"ne-or want Of ito hi
administration. and csuss his co"duc,
to assume the most contradictory D .as
es. Last week. we thought he was
probably carr! ing ou, line Of policy
Of bis own planning; but ~e think now
hat his ''oii changing is like tia, oi
the ~ alher.ssk. caused by Tire ve~r.
Ing OF the wind: and that he sadly lacks
backbone. or else is s4crs,ly c"nniving
with tie rebels. Evidently Missouri
nre1s . governor. which she has no.
found ia the pers"n Of Mr.. Gamble
Whether any "ns could do better urder
: Z sting circumstances. w. cannot rer.
,.'nIy say; bat ii mot. then is Missouri
in q m"st drplorable condi.ion. and her
people and g..v+r"n.en, both ~ bs pi,ied
and prayed for.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1862-08-16

Sra: The War Department having
authorized the recruiting Of new r-gi.
mems in Kansas. aud the P,esidcn,
having au'ho,ised that . draft will be
made or an additional SOC, 900 men. n
large number Of "ficers will be needed
for their organisation. Il being made my
dutv by the laws Of Congress. aud or
ders from til. War D.pE,men, 10 up.
point aud commission all flee - in ser .
vics from thi. State. l am desirous ol
procuring the best qualified aud mos,
efficient mn that Q De found. Espe-
c,ally Is il inporixni to h.vs some men
Of experience " command Of the new
regiments. -
Yon will, therefore. confer a favor
By forwarding to this Office. withou.
delay, the names Of the men in your
regimen, wko are the bes, qualified 10,
staring the Gfiee each i. suited
70 Gil. It is TO be hoped that the
names will b. selected wlil.out refer
encs to personal. political or partisan
favori,ism. bu, solsly with reference to
merit and Qualification. In conducting
This war the best officers are Hone too
yo.,d. and il 10 TO Be hoped none others
siIl be recommended.
Very respectfully. ycur ob't ssrvt.
G. RoBlxsoH,
Governor Of Ksnsss.