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The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
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By TELEGRAPH,
Portland Daily Press.
Rebels again in Possession of
MANASSAS.
Half million dollars worth Of
FEDERAL STORES DESTROYED.
Destruction Of Railroad and Telegraph.
No Communication with the Army,
II IA N M n Is<st,
Destruction of Railroad and Telegraph
No Communication with the Army,
BY RAILROAD OR TELEGRAPH

PHILADELPHIA, August %.
Washington National Intelligencer of to-
day publishes an account of rebel raid on
Manassas, and adds that the following dispatch
has been received at the Commssary Generals
Office from an officer at Alexandria:
Capt. Mussers son is here and saws his
father is either killed or prisoner and that
our stores are destroyed.
have two trains, but cannot get out as the
road is probably destroyed.
They are fighting at Manassas now
A great many troops are going out to regu-
late matters.
Foregoing dispatch is dated IL o'clock noon
yesterday.
NEW YORK, August 2S
The Express prints the following: The val
ue of Quartermaster's stores captured by the
rebels at Manassas Junction was half million
dollars. This is officially stated.
The rebels were still in possession of Manas-
sas Junction Wednesday morning.
II is said the rebels had with them flying
artillery, and that they used it against a rail-
road train arriving from Alexandria.
There can be no doubt that the rebels have
destroyed all buildings public and private the
station houses and store houses. 1t is said
they have burnt the railroad bridge over Bull
Run, but this is denied. In the meantime the
Capital is without communication with the ar
my by rail or telegraph.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
From Cumberland Gap.

LOUISVILLE, KY, August 2S.
The Democrats correspondent, from Cum
berland Gap eve of 23d, has arrived, and re-
ports the federal troops in excellent health and
spirits, and eager for a fight, with an abun-
dance of provisions for 60.days.
Every few days our troops send out iorag-
ing parties, sometimes mastering 100 wagons,
into Powell's Valley, Tenn and invariably re-
turn loaded-the foragers always driving such
rebels away as they may meet.
The correspondent says the fcderals can hold
the Gap against any force; that the rebels do
not mean to attack, but think they can starye
the federals out
The number Of rebels this side of the Gap
is estimated at from 10000 to 10000 irving to
join Cerro Gordo Williams.
On Friday last, Col Garrard, with 500 of his
and Mundays regiments, went on an expedi-
tion to ascerta ain the enemy's position. and to
force his way through their lines TO join Mel
son. They had one brush with Stevens cav
airy on the ronte, and succeeded in the expe-
dition..
AT Red Bird Creek, Munday and Garrard
met $50 of Steam's cavalry, killing 3 and NOR
tally wounding ?, when the remainder scatter
ed at an awful speed. Capt. Mullins, of
Munday's cavalry, was killed. No other fed
c:al loss.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29

A PLEA FOR MERRDdENT. Don't be afraid
of little fun at home, good people Don't
shut up your houses lest the sun should fade
your carpets; and your hearts, lest hearty
laugh should shake down some of the musty
cobwebs there If you want to ruin your
sons, let them think that all mirth and social
enjoyment must be left on the threshold when
they come home at night. When once home
is regarded as only place to eat, drink and
sleep in, the work is begun that ends in gam
bling-houses and reckless degradation. Young
people must have fun and relaxation some
where. If they do not have it at their own
hearthstones, it will be sought in other and less
profitable places. Therefore, let the fire burn
brightly at night, and make the home ever de-
iightiul with adj those little arts that parents
so perfectly understand Don't repress the
bouyant spirits Of your children; half AN hour
of meTiment around the lamp and freight
OF home, blots out the rememberance of many
"A care and annoyance during the day, and the
best safeguard they can take with them into
the world is the unseen influence of bright
domestic sanctum.-l New York Atlas
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
Capture of Gen. johnson.

LOUISVILLE. KY, August 27.
Gen. II. w. Johnson. Capt Turner of his
stall, and Capt Libbon of the I'd Maryland
cavalry. arrived here to-day. They report that
Gen. johnson was compelled to surrender near
Gallatin on the 2lst, because his force, num-
bering about 700, after fighting bravely Tor
some time, became unmanageable, and finally
run, with the exception Of about 7J, who. with
Gen. johnson, Maj. WinIray of the 9Th infant
ry, and other officers, were taken prisoners
The federal loss was rs killed. including Lit.
Winthrop of the 7th Penn. cavalry, and 2
other officers, and 33 wounded.
The rebel loss, including several officers,
was l3 killed and II wounded
The federal prisoners were all treated well
by Morgan, and liberated on parole.
Morgans force is 1890 strong, finely equip
ped and mounted.
They carry along with them printing ma
terials, with which they regularly issue a news
paper called the Nidette.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
New York Market.

New York, August 2S
Cotton9uiet and firm; sales 260o bales at All 4sc
for midng Upapds.
Flour-Sales il, 900 bbs.; State and Western quiet
and firm and prices unchanged; Southern is firm;
sales 400 bbls; Canada firm; sales 200 bbls; extta
5 15a650.
Wheat-quiet but firm: sales 252. 200 BUSH Chicago
spring 81 II a 10; Milwaukee club IL a / %: am.
ber Iowa 81 q "a; red winter Western 81 81
30; white Ohio 40 45; new white Kentucky
51a153
Corn-irm; sales s9, 900 bush; mixed Western 90
a 6l for sound old: 55 So for eastern,
Beef-quiet and firm; sales 200 bbls. country mess
at 10 IS.
Pork-dull; sales 725 bbls. mess at 10 30 a II rs.
Lard-yery firm; sales of 700 bbs. at 30 a 32l
Sugars-active and a higher; sales 400 hhds.
New Orleans at 81 IL, and by auction 3A hhds. at
A a 10 81 per hhd. Muscovado Sac.
Cofee-very quiet.
Molasses-quiet; sales 10 hhds. Muscovado at 30,
Naval stores quiet
Freights to Liverpool - firm; Flour 3s Cd a As;
G rain 13 13kd, in bulk and ships bags.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
From Kansas.
LEAvENwoRTH, August q.

LEANENWORrH, August u.
L. Nj. Stanton, Secretary of War:
Major Champion Vaughan, OF Gen. Blunt's
staff, has arrived at these headquarters with
dispatches. Gen. Blunt marched with 1900
men from Fort Scott, August 10Th, and follow
ed the rebels as far north as Lone Jack. The
enemy declined an engagement and commence
ed retreat: They were hotly pursued by Gen.
Blunt and driven in utter confusion across the
Usage, with the loss Of all their transportation
and equipments, besides numerous arms, pris-
oners, DC. Ii is considered that the expedition
saved the Missouri towns to the Western bor-
der from devastation, besides striking terror to
the hearts of the enemy, as far as the Arkansas
line. Gen. Blunt's column returned TO Fort
Scott on 22d having marched 800 miles in six
days. Col. Cloud was left to continue the
pursuit, and it is not improbable that the main
force of the rebels will be forced to surrender
tSigned) JAS. NJ. GRAHAM,
Asst Adit Gen.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
Guerillas Routed.

GREENvILLE, Mo-, August %.
MAJ. Leilerts. of the first battalion of the
18th Illionis Cavalry, with 130 men, were at
tackled by body of gueras $50 strong, under
Pirate Hicks, 30 miles beyond Bloomfield and
were totally routed, 20 being killed, 3 times as
many wounded aud number taken prisoners
Sixty horses, seventy stand of arms, and al
their camp equipage captured. The survivors
scattered in utter confusion and will not prob
ably re-organize. The affair was a complete
success for Maj. Lefiert, and little more trouble
need be apprehended from Hicks band
Reports from all directions are encouraging.
Wherever sccrcted the guerIllas are speedily
hunted out and vigorously dealt with.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29

ANOTHER BLycK REPUBLICAN OUTRAGE
UPON THE CoNsTITUTIoN-Gen Butler has
coniscated the property of John Slidell at
New Orleans. We do not learn that Mr. Sill
dell had notice of this most extraordinary pro-
ceeding, that he was even summoned to appear
and reiute the flying rumors against his loyal
tty but taking advantage of his absence, and
IN violation of the most sacred rights guaran-
ued IN the constitution. his property is seized
Dy order or a military commander. What is
tie evidence, The new guardians of constitu-
tional rights will ask, that Mr.. Slidell has
offended any law Shall man be despoied
of his property without trial Without his
presence Really, some people seem to think
That TINS rebellion is TO be put down by sevri-
ty, instead oil by gcntleness and perseverance,
Providence Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29

HONOR TO A DISTINGUISHED VIsITER-
Yesterday afternoon Hon.T. D. Arcey McGee,a
member Of the Canadian Ministry, and Pres-
dent Of the Council of the City of Montreal.
arrived in the city by the Crank Trunk rail-
road, on his way to the Fort Popham celebra-
tion. Mr.. McGee was escorted by the Port
land Band and large procession of citizens,
to stand erected in front of the Post Office,
where he was presented to the Mayor by Hon.
John A. Poor, in few appropriate remarks,
and by the Mayor was cordially welcomed to
the city Of Portland. Mr.. McGee respond
briefly, expressing the strongest sympathy for
our State and people, and invoking a long
continuance of the peace and friendship which
have SO long characterized the intercourse of
Maine and the Canadas. Owing to the inces-
SAINT noise upon the street it was impossible to
hear distinctly what the speaker said, unless
close to the platform, and for this reason our
report is thus brief.
nE- Mr.. Gilman, our Senior, thought we
told pretty tough story day or two since,
in our account of what we saw at Mr.. Fosters
room, and seemed slightly fearful that some
body would think he was concerned in it in
some way. 1t was pretty slough story" we
admit, but true nevertheless, whatever may be
the cause of the phenomena. "To doubt it
is said, SIS the first step towards truth" and
honest skepticism is hardly fault II, how
ever, we shut our eyes and refuse to see; if we
refuse to put our fingers in the prints Of the
nails" it is very probable that we may see but
little until the "boatman pale ferries us over
the river" For our part, we can see no reason
why phenomena that occurred two thousand
years since, may not occur to-day; no reason
why we should not believe the evidence of our
own senses, as well as the transmitted written
evidence addressed to the senses of men who
lived centuries ago. We are willing to see all
there is to he seen, and hear all that is to be
heard, at any rate, and believe as much or as
little as we choose.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
From Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2S
Gen. Schoflield has issued an order assessing
S5OO.OOO on secessionists and Southern SYM
pathizers in st. Louis county the money to
be collected without delay, and used in cloth
ing, arming and subsisting the enrolled militia
while in active service, and providing for the
support OF such families of militia as may be
left destitute.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
From California.
SAN FRANCISCO, Angus

Markets generally quiet.
The new census of San Francisco gives a
population Of 10000 against $1,000 last year.
The city is in very prosperous condition.
Oregon dates of the 10Th announce the arri-
val of Lieut. Miller, with 50 men and IL wag-
ons at Fort Willar from Fort Benton. A
number of emigrants accompanied the train.
Emigrants from Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri,
DC, are arriving in considerable numbers at
Dallas. Some of them complaining of unex-
pected hardships on the plains.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
From Washington.

WASHINGTON. August 2S.
Lieut.. Brooks of 9th Vt. regiment, arrived
here this morning with 2S prisoners from Win
chester, who were at once sent to Old Capitol
Prison. They are principally whackers,
with some few rebel soldiers who have recent
ly been taken.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
Stock Market.

New YORK. August 2S.
Stocks-lower; Chicago Rock Island 67s; Illi-
nois Central Scrip 62l; Michigan Southern guaraIl-
teed O.; Michigan Southern Sl3; Michigan Central
6ss Reading 62s Hudson 81 Panama 1888. Erie 3ss;
n. Y. Central 94l; Pacific Mail 1l04 American gold
ll5s: Missouri skies. 49, Virginia Skies So; Tennes-
see Skies u Skies. 1881, registered 1Olf; u. s.
Demand Notes los; Treasury 3-lO 1044.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
Shetland Pony.

NOR SALE, by the subscriber, a handsome bay
Il pony, seven years old, weighs about 400 pounds,
kind in all harness. and reliable for children to ride
or drive.
X. w. LORD, kenncbunk Depot
July 2ith, lse2. dim
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.

sY- A powerful rain commenced falling
last evening about S o'clock, accompanied by
occasional thunder and lightning.
Run OvER.-Two young lads about and
8 years of age were run over yesterday on
Commercial street. by a wagon. One of the
boys received a severe blow upon the head,
which came in contact with the wheel, the
other was slightly injured near the spine.
.D- The calls of patriotism have somewhat
affected the even tenor of our office, and it
will take us few days to get matters fully
Strengthened. We know every patriotic reader
will be forbearing when informed that three
hands in the oflice-one our local editor-have
enlisted within the last eight days.
MEssRs. EDIToRs:-Th peace Colonel of
the Argus, when he wrote the article yester-
day in relation to Government employees"
could not have been aware that the employees
in the Custom House, have furnished six sons
for the Army and Navy of the United States
When he can do as well, he can move into
hotel, and keep it. PREBLE House.
lB- A discussion is going on in the Ad-
vertiser in relation to whether ten or eleven
days difference should be made between O. S.
and n. s. in the celebration Of Popham's set
tlement When that is over, we would suggest
as an equally practical question for Antiquari-
an research, what kind of feed Nebuchadnez-
Ear foraged on when he was turned out TO grass
whether it was clover, red-top or blue-joint?
The ALLEGIIANIANs.-We were exceed
ingly pleased with the concert by this accom-
plished troupe of artists last evening, which
was their last night here. They go from here
to St. John, N. b., where we bespeak for them
the cordial reception their talents Deserve
We cannot refrain from expressing the hope
that they may visit Portland again, ON their re-
turn.
STREET FIGHT.-Two men, by the name of
John and James Deano, cousins, and seamen,
belonging to st. John, N. B., were brought in
to the Marshal's office, yesterday afternoon, by
Police officer Brooks. Having imbibed little
too freely of the "critter," they got into fight
on Plum Street, and with knives and fists.
drew considerable "caret," and pummeled
each other pretty essentially. Their wounds
were dressed by DIR. Lamb; after which they
were admitted to quarters in the lookup for
the night.
Exports and Imports for July.
The following is the monthly statement
of the value of imports and exports of goods,
and
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
THE ANNUAL PICNIC EXCURSION
- OF THE
FREE STREET SABBATH SCHOOL

VIII be made on Friday next, TO Peaks Island
EllHE Steamer Favorite will leave Sturdivant's
n Wharf, foot of Park Street, at u O'Clock PRE-
CIsELY.
Those who may be unable 10 20 at rs O'Clock can
take the boat at Burnham's Wharf at o o clock A NJ
and 2l PM.
Tickets 20 cents, children half price to pc obtained
at Byron Grcenough & Co.'S and +. r. Harris.
Aug, 81 1862. dtd
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
Indian Troubles.

ST. PAUL, MIN. Aug. 2S.
Ten whites were killed and 81 wounded at
New Ulm at the fight on Saturday. The In
dians fought bravely and recklessly. Their loss
was considerable. On Sunday our small force
under Maj. Flandreau, fearing he could not
stand another attack, Withdrew 10 Mankato,
leaving the town to the mercy of the Indians.
IL Is reported that between five and six hum
dred Indians were in the fight. Col. Sibleys
command probably reached Fort Ridgely yes
terday. The Adjutant General of Minnesota
issued an order to commanding officers to
seize all horses and means of transportation
necessary, on giving a receipt TO the owners.
The massacre does not seem confined to one
locality, but spread over a vast amount of ter
ritory. 1t is reported 45 families had all but
two persons killed at Lake Shtak, sixty miles
southwest OF New Ulm, but these reports are
undoubtedly exaggerated, many persons hav-
ing fled or secreted themselves who are prob
ably supposed to be killed.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29

~1fHNg-f''Vf
John Ross, Chief of the Cherokee nation,
and a retinue of 80 persons, passed here last
night en- route for Washington, where he goes
to lay the grievances Of his people before the
President, and to urge the sending of body
OF troops to clear the territory of hostile tribes
and rebels.
dispatch from Des Moins, Iowa, to-day,
says arrivals from Fort Dodge brings reports
of the destruction of Springfield by the In
dians. Emmett and Dickinson counties are
reported in danger. Settlers are fleeing south
to Fort Dodge and other places for safety
gentleman from Fort Dodge is now here
TO procure arms and ammunition.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
Old Frames Rc-Gilt,
To Capitalists,
Watch Found.

ON the Pie Mic Grounds, near this Village, The
~ owner can have the same by proving property
and paying charges. u. u. FARNlIAM
Sabattissillc, Aug. Is, 1S62 augl5d3t& wilt
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
Exports and Imports for July.

The following is the monthly statement
of the value of imports and exports of goods,
wares and merchandise, entered at this port
during the months of July, 1861 and 1862:
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
Photographic Frames.
Photographic Goods n Chemical,

OUR stock in this department is complete, COM
" prising every article used in the art
MORRISON & co,
june2fdtfw3t 26. Market Square.
The Portland daily press., 1862-08-29
BILL OF FARE: !:

tg- Open every Sunday from to |, and from to
3 O'Clock jul29dtf
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-07-11
Tlffin Neeklp Tribane.
For the Tribune.
JUNE.

Through gateway Of clouds. amber, rose
hued and COLDER,
From the lmitless heaven. came the glory
Of June;
The mountains smiled grnndly. the pines wav.
ed in welcome,
And rivers and rivulcts chorused In tune.
Even the tyrant, old Ocean, forgetting his al /.
ger,
Claspcd his children, the islands, in loving
embrace,
And AL the white shores, wooed With nuner.
Gus kisses,
subdued by Il e magical Ii. ht of her face.
To deck the gray earth IN the f,ircst Of raj.
mcnt,
A thousand bright blooms lent their beau.
tiful aid,
And down through the twinkling lcnvc'ofthe
forest,
June reering. saw smiling the show that
they made.
And the rose, queen of flowers, beloved of the
poets,
Bushed crimson, as morning, when June
stopped to kiss
The dew from her portals, and brcathcd out
her yenrning
And passionate soul in that moment OF
bliss.
FLORA.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-07-11
The Tax RiI..

We publish to-day the Tax bill as no y
in force, with few unimportnnt excep.
tions, which were made at the last mo-
ment in the House.
The nature of the bill forbils any syn.
opss Of its contents. Being arranged In
alphabetical order, the articles upon
which any person desires TO ascertain the
tax can readily be found.
The direct tax was stricken out. The
income tax ranges from per cent. 10 ~
per cent. on all excess over 5000. Hotels
pay license Of from So to 5000, accord
ing to the amount of business.
Licenses are required for all dcscrip-
tions of businos, theaters, bankers, and
wholesale dealers in liquors paying SlOO
each; eircuses, broker brewers, whole.
sale dearlers, pawnbrokers, and coal oil
distillers $50 each, and other species of
trade in proportion.
All official documents must pay n stamp
duty. Newspapers must pay n AK Of 3
per cent. on gross receipts for ADVERTISE
ments. These are but few items Out Of
the hundreds which Gil the bill.
This Is the tax which the rebellion has
brought upon us. We pay il willingly
for the support of the war and government,
but we do not forget what was the prima-
ry cause of the rebellion and what will,
os long as it lives, still keep alive the
seeds of discord. The "irrepressble
conflict" has come upon us at last, and
while VIC gladly accept the burdens it
lays upon us, We join with the sentiments
expressed in the House by Mr.. Sedgwick,
and hope to see the war and slavery end
ogether.-LeadsY.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-07-11
Important Measures Congress
has Disposed of.

Those who dcnouncc the present Con-
grcss as an example Of Republican help
lcssncss aud inciliciency, would do well
to compare thodmount of important bus
ness il has ma,urcd with what has
been accomplished by any of its predc-
ccssers.
Fer ten years We have been struggling
for Pacific Railroad bill that should at.
ford some reasonable prospect Of Pacific
Railroad. II was reserved lor this Com
gross to secure the lung.s ugh, object
II has inaugcrgt"d new system ofraising
the national revenues hy internal taxa
tion; 'ulj ct the importance of which
cannot bc Dvcrratcd, aud which has
ncv heretofore rec, ivcd the attention of
American stntcsmcn. II has, r,rantime
aided the Secretary of the Treasury in Fl.
nnncinl ul erntions Tor immediate wants
of tho war that hive been the absolute
nnazrmcut Of every other Govern
meut.
And lut yesterday bcsdcs making the
Pacific Rnircad bill n law, the II .usc
passed three other important mcssuref--
the bill prohibiting roy yumy, the Buun-
ty Law bill, and the bill providing for an.
other hundred and fifty million ol Treas
ury Notes, part of them in smaller dc.
nominations than five dollars. II this is
not important work enough for one day,
IL would be hard TO tell what amount oi
industry and readiness TO grapple with
the most pcrplcXing and dangerous sub
jrcts would be satisfactory.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-07-11
An Army Omcer on Abolition
sss.s

Tho following is an extract from pri-
vate letter written by an officer Of the
regular army, holding high position on
the staff Of Gen. Mcclellan, dated Juno
II, 1862:
81 have bccn told that confessions nrc
good for tho soul. am going H. make
one 10 you. ON at last an abolition.
ist! Not that love the negro, or ON pre-.
pared to say, "Ari thou not man and a
brothcrl' but do love my country and
the white race.
"AIy old pre- iudiccs and political feel
ings have been wiped out, one by one.
slowly but surely. I could not pass
through oil that have witnessed during
the lsst year, ond not see what ever
honest and candid man should. that aI
institution which can so change whole
people IN their f. clings ard actions tow
ards their ow.countymcn and their
country. must be wrong. and the sooner
il i done away with the better.
"I am no longer sticklcr for the con-
stitutional rights Of the South; a people
who are trying SO earnestly to destroy
their only saicguard should not be pro.
tectcd by that which they ere 40 anxious
10 overthrow.
81 cun now appreciate and echo the
suying Of Wendell phillips:-'Lct US de-
stroy that institution which has disturbed
the peace Of our country for seventy
ycara.
"You, like myself, have no doubt in
times past had a high idea Of Southeru
chiralrv. Like many other things dowii
South, find even that boastcd institution
a humhug. Among oil the Southern ofIi.
GERS whom have met and been brought
in contact with, have found scarcely onr
that was crcn the rccr of Northern ines
chnnic.
81 could tel you Of deeds Of barbnrisr,
pcrpctratcd 10y these knghts of the South
that would make vcu shuddrr. A day o.
two since was told by an aid Of Ger.
Keycs that one OF our officers was found
dead with both his ears cut of.
"This is but one Of hundred cascs ~
their cruelty. Yesterday two suffers
were found IN the woods hanging by tho
neck, and some tCHmsters with their
throUts cut.
N.nra y.