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The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25
BY TELEGRAPH.
Portland Daily Press.
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Porter and Mcdowell Court
Martials.
Decision Of the Commissioner Of informal
Revenue.
Approval Of Sentence Of a Court Martial

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a.
In the Porter court martial to-day, Gen.
Porter, having procured his witnesses, the ex-
animation ON the part of the defence began.
Major Gen. Parke, Chief of Gen. Burnside's
staff, was sworn, but deposed nothing of
special Importance.
Col. Cleary, of the Quartermaster's Depart
ment, and Capt. Fifeld, of the Commissary
Department, were examined, touching the
condition OF the roads and the state of the
night of Aug. Goth. They both agreed as to the
impracticabilty of marching troops at such
time. Capt. Montieth, Lieuts. U. Moneth and
Wild, both of Gen. Porter's staff, were sum-
moned, and testified to having seen a bearer of
dispatches from Gen. Pope to Gen. Porter on
the night of the 9th of August, and to other
matters of minor interest. The Court then
adjourned over till Friday.
En- the Mcdowell court of inquiry to-day
the cross-examination of Gen. Sigel was con-
tinued. He stated that he had never received
definite propositions from Gen. Mcdowell
concerning the defence of Thoroughfare Gap,
and has known nothing of division said to
have been sent him whilst resting at Waterloo
bridge by Gen. Mcdowell He was aware OF
no proposition by Gen. Mcdowell to meet the
enemy at Thoroughfare Gap, though being
asked If anything looking to such an end had
been provided in General Order No. TO- he re-
piled that it had. The court adjourned till
Friday.
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has
decided that slaughtered hogs weighing more
than $50 pounds each, shall be estimated by
the assessors as exceeding six months old.
The President has approved of the sentence
of the court martial held at Norfolk, for the
hanging Of Frederick Sertz, teamster, who
murdered colored man at Camp Lincoln.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25
New York Market.

New YORK. Dec. "a.
Cotton-more active and shade frmer; sales 600
bales, at &C q 66i for middling uplands.
Flour-State ana Western opened dull and closed
a shade frmer; Superfne State GO a 50; Extra do
600 g %; Round Hoop Chic 80 a 8 15; Super
Western 6 05 G6 S5 Southern unchanged; Canada
unchanged.
Wheat-a shade irmer and quiet; sales 35 900 BUSH
els; Chicago spring 90 a 2si Milwaukee club 25
a 80; Amber Iowa l 80 a 81 Winter RedW
ern Ss q Al; Amber Michigan AZ g 43; Win
ter Red Illinois 81 Amber Winter State As.
Corn-inore active; Mixed Western u a 7Iifor
shipping and 65 g 20 for unsound; White Western
80 % 81; Yellow 50 "a 50.
Oats-quiet.
Beef-quiet
Pork-quict Mess IA IL a IA Is; Prime II g. g
1850
sugar-less active: New Orleans 10 a IL.
Cofee-dull; st. Domingo q.
Molasses-quiet; New Orleans IS; Demarara 3ld32
Freights to Liverpool-dull; flour Is Id; grain I'D
for wheat in ships bags.
Wooi-very quiet.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25
ROM NEW ORLEANS AND HAVANA
Banks Expedition Spoken.
New Oommandant at Key West.
New YORK. Dec 8

New YORK. Dec. "a.
Steamer Bio Bio, from New Orleans 11th
via Havana 18th, has arrived Nothing new
from New Orleans. The Spanish steamer
Nocdagui is reported as landing 100 slaves
near Cienlugoes, and the new Captain General
had sent officers there to investigate.
The Key West correspondent to the Herald
dated the 18th, reports that eleven steamships
with troops passed there. Among them were
the flagship North Star with Gen. Banks and
staff and the 41st Mass. regiment, Col. Chick
ering, the Potomac, George, Creek and Chick
ering.
Col. Morgan has been superseded as COM
mandant OF Key West by the Col. of the New
York 4Ith regiment.
Quite a number of small light draft schoon-
ners have been Brought into Key West as
prizes by our blockaders.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25
From North Carolina-Gen. Fosters Expe.
dition-Congressional Canvass.
NEwBERN, N. c., Dec. II, |
via Fortress Monroe Dec %

NEWBERN, N. G., Dec. II,
via Fortress Monroe, Dec. 22.
Gen. Fosters forces were to reach Colds
boro to-day, and, as cannonadng has been dis
tinctly heard here, the probability is that the
battle has been fought, and that that impor-
tant point is in our possession. The army will
Immediately move from there to another i'm
portant point.
There are two candidates for Congress from
this district; one on the platform of free labor,
and the other in opposition to the confiscation
and emancipation act. The latter receives
the active support and aid Of Governor STAN
ley, and will doubtless be elected.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25
Items from Southern Papers.
Steamer Runs the Blockade of Charleston.
Rebels Initiating Yankee Army Cloths.
Gen. Bonham Elected Governor of South
Carolina.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF Potomac,
December "A.
Richmond papers contain a dispatch from
Charleston, dated 19tn, announcing that a very
large steamer freighted for the Confederate
States, safely arrived yesterday at Southern
port, bringing Il heavy stock of shoes and
blankets, an immense quantity Of cloth and
other supplies.
1t is stated by rebel officers that large es-
tablishment is engaged in Richmond making
pantaloons of the same color and texture as is
furnished to our soldiers; large numbers of
them appeared on the rebel troops, yesterday,
during flag of truce.
Gen. Bonham has been unanimously elected
Governor of South Carolina, in place of Gen.
Moxy Gregg who was killed in the recent
battle at Fredericksburg.
Ex-Gov. Wise itspoken of as a prominent
candidate for Governor of Virginia.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25

CHRIsTMAs SERvIcE.--Last evening at the
Univcrsalist Church, Christmas was celebrated
with services appropriate to the occasion.
Rev. Mr.. Bolies preached an admirable sermon
taking for his text the language of the angels
to the sheperds. The singing was excellent.
The house was magnifcently decorated with
evergreen, wrought into arches, wreaths, stars,
crosses and hanging in festoons. The audi
ence was large, and the occasion very inter-
esting cne
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25

u The New Years number of Gleason's
I. Literary Companion, commencing new vol
ume, has made its appearance, and is one of
the handsomest specimens of Typography we
have seen. 1t is printed in eight different col
ors, viz: golden, purple, flesh, crimson, blue,
green, brown and black. The type is entirely
new, and the dress of the paper is neat and
elegant. Its contents, as usual, are interesting
and readable. A. Robinson, No. 81 Exchange
street, has it.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25

G-The body of Mr.. Homer E. Blanchard,
only son of Capt. Sewall Blanchard of Cum
berland, arrived in this city Tuesday evening,
and was taken to Cumberland yesterday. Mr..
B. was private in the 18th Maine Regiment,
and died in the hospital previous to the battle
Of Fredericksburg. His funeral will take
place on Friday.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25

MECHANIC cAssocIATIoN.-The next meet
ing Of the Association for debate will take
place on Friday evening. BY referring to our
advertising columns, the question for discus
sion may be seen. 1t win, undoubtedly elicit
an interesting debate.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25
The Position of Gen. Foster.

NEW YORK, Dec. "A.
A Washington dispatch in the Philadelphia
Inquirer says Gen. Foster in an additional dis
patch with regard to the capture of Goldsboro,
states that he learns that the rebels are adj
vancing in large force-estimated at 250OO-to
drive him from his position. He believes him
self strong enough to hold out until reinforce
ments arrive.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25

THE QUEEN OF THE LAKES A TOTAL
Loss.-We learn from Mr.. Starr that the ship
Queen of the Lakes sunk on Saturday about
20 miles of Halifax, while being towed into
that port BY steamer, and that ship and car
60 win be total loss. Her cargo consists of
The six men put on board of her were saved.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25
Nominations.

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a.
VIM. Breck Of Massachusetts has been NOM
mated to the Senate as Consul at Han Kow,
China, and Alexander w. Randall of Wiscon-
sin, as First Assistant Postmaster General, in
place of Mr.. Kasson, resigned.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25

n1The Post-office win be open from to
9o'clcck, A. NJ; also, for short time, after
the distribution Of the Southern and Eastern
mails at noon and in the afternoon, and after
the distribution of the Southern mail in the
evening. 5tAs
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25
Land in Franklin, Me.

A BOUT 1900 Acres of Land-supposed TO con-
IA tain, average. about five thousand of stum-
page to acre of spruce hemlock and pine. besides
much hard wood. aud go growth OF young thrift
1000 acres with good water power at its outlet
This pond flows by the present dam, about 1000 acres
of meadow, which be put into grass to great ad
vantage, by Withdrawing the howage.
The Mill is but short distance from tide water
where the Lumber is loaded
This property by mortgage fell into the hands OF
the present owners who reside Mt distance, and tho
land will be sold at immense bargain to any one
who has the faculty and inclination TO manage II.
For further information apply TO Col j. l.. LAW
RENEE, or to LEVI BARILETT CO,
dec16 dlawsw No. along Wharf, BosroN.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25

Awe regret to state that Stephen Waite,
Esq, died at his residence in Pearl street yes
terday afternoon. Mr.. Waite has been one of
our most active citizens, and has been one OF
the City Assessors, and was also one of the
committee that made the last valuation of the
real estate in this city. His funeral takes
place at 8 o'clock Saturday afternoon from St.
Stephens Church.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25
Movement to Check the Rebel Invasion of
KentuckY.

CINCINNATI, Dec. "A.
Advices from Lexington, KY, report that
fears are entertained Of raid from Floyd and
Humphrey Marshall, who, in large force from
Western Virginia, are rapidly advancing
through Pound Gap. A movement of our
troops had taken place from Richmond, KY,
that will relieve Eastern Kentucky of this new
invasion.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25
Letter from the Governor Elect of New York
Harmonious Cooperation with the Fed
eral Government Intimated.

NEW YORK, Dec "a.
The Times says the Governor elect, Mr..
Seymour, has rendered Major Sprague, of the
U. S. Army, the position of Adjutant General.
A letter to Mr. Sprague expresses the desire
to have some one till the position who will act
in harmony with the Federal government, and
whose practical acquaintance with military af-
fairs will enable the State of New York to
maintain the proud pre-eminence she thus far
has held in the work of maintaining the Union
and the Constitution.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25

sIThe Banks in this city, the Custom
House, and the County and City offices, will
be closed to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25

~ There will be communion services at
the Park Street Church to-day, at 10 IL
o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25

e1-Steamship Mavrocordatos sailed from
this port yesterday afternoon for London. She
took out full cargo, but no passengers.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25
Sailing of the Montauk

NEW YORK, Dec. "a.
The iron clad battery Montauk left yester-
day for Hampton Roads.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25
BY TELEGRAPH
EVENING PAPERS.
The Rebel Raid in Tennessee-The Mobi]
and Ohio Railroad not greatly Damaged.

The Rebel Raid in Tennessee-The Mobile
and Ohio Railroad not greatly Damaged.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. %.
A Cairo special dispatch gives the following
additional in regard to the rebel raids:
The force consisted of a full brigade, with
six pieces of artillery. They first crossed the
Tennessee at Clifton, forty-eight miles from
jackson, and marched direct to Lexington,
where they were met on the 18th by two Fed
eral cavalry regiments, with two pieces of ar
tillery, under Col Ingersoll, who had been
sent from jackson against them A battle of
three hours ensued, in which the Federals were
forced to give way. Our loss was killed, 10
wounded and 124 captured. The rebel loss
was 30 killed and wounded. They captured
our artillery. During the rebel march north
ward they were attacked several times from
the South by a force supposed to be those who
escaped from Lexington.
Last night the rebels commenced their re-
treat, having approached within seven miles
of Columbus. The damage done the road is
not SO great as might be supposed. Several
bridges were burned, but the trestle work
throughout is all safe. The damage will prob
ably be repaired in two weeks.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. "a.
Adgices have been received by Gen. Curtis
from Brig. Gen. Davis, commanding at Co
lumbus, Kentucky, that he is receiving REIN
forcements in ample season to prepare him
against the contingencies OF an attack upon
that post. He does not think any attack is
meditated by the rebels. As to the injury said
to have been done to the railroad, Gen. Davis
has not fully ascertained the extent, but ex-
poets TO repair it at once.
From China and Japan-Complete Success
OF the Japanese Revolution.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 90.
The steamer Scotland, from Hong Kong
Oct. 80. Shanghae Nov. 8, and Kanagawa Nov.
%, arrived to-day.
She is the pioneer of the new British line of
monthly steamers between San Francisco,
Japan and China. Freight charges S12 per
ton. She brings $50 passengers and 700 tons
of freight from China, and 800 from Japan,
principally teas. She left 2S steamers and It's
sailing vessels at the port of Shanghae.
1t was rumored that large body of Rus
sian troops were coming down from the Amoor
to aid the Chinese Government to recapture
Ningpo and put down the rebellion
The "Janes" Herald of Nov 22d saws the
revolution in Japan is complete. The Tycoon
is stripped of nearly all his special privileges.
There is considerable inquiry by the Japanese
for steamships to establish line between
Onacara and Yokahowa.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25
Protective
WAR-CLAIM ASSOCIATION
FOR NEW LAND.
OFFICE.
BJ &c rs

The objects Of the association are
Ito secure to soldiers sailors, and their ami-
lies. any claims for pay pension &c. at the least
cost to the claimant
2-To protect soldiers or sailors, and their families,
from imposture and fraud.
3-To prevent false claims from being made against
the Government
4.-To give gratuitous advice and information to
soldiers sailors or their families needing il.
Y-rhe Board of Directors supervise and control
the entire business of the Association and the char
acter and standing of those gentlemen will be guar
antee to the public that the business of the society
viii be conducted with fidelity and economy.
All applications relating to the business OF the As
sociation whether by letter or in person, should be
made to U. TRACY HOWE. Secretary,
decl5 eod4w No. II Railroad Exchange Boston
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25

COOper's Shop to Let.
ON Commercial Street, head Of Hobson's 8 Wharf
" Inquire of j. ii. HAMLEN,
sep4tf Office on Hobsons Wharf.
The Portland daily press., 1862-12-25
TO LET.

THE Easterly Tenement of the House on Spring
L Street known as the Rolfe House. Enquire of
Oct. 2.-dtf s. j. ANDERSON
, 1862-05-19
Interesting from Texan-The Union
and Peace Party Increasing.
lEIQrl the Snrtnrfield MIsannri4n

o.
Two gentlemen, whose names We did not
!sarn, arrived here on Thursday, direct from
Eass county. Texas, which they left on the
16th ult- We learn from them TINT there is
2 strong and growing Union sentiment in that
ota1t, a:od particularly In the western portion.
Ehcre 1t is said that one thousand two hnn
ofed citizens came out openly and bo1dlg.
Pfec!aimed themselves for the Union, The
rssoellion is growing very unpopular; and
snce tn- death OF McCulloch the Texans are
ta ossomahS Slaanorous for peace On almost aay
LILLE, LILLE: 1ea neighbo1s meet, the first aucs-
tasna gn ashea as there is any prospect Of peace
The death Of McCulloch snread dism,v mud
Despair among the rebels Of Teras Ms1v ~ -
sra ns nsn erG naa @ asiysd home declaring thai shey
NeIe lI1ea and Sick Of the war. Gen. How
1ens Mne naG oeen appolntcd to succeed McCnl.
19cn. aekneHlec:tc that the rebels we're ~
Pletely Iouted at Pea Ridge, nj sxnrsssaa eva5
doubts ab"nt his ability 10 re-organ;ss WeG3
loch's forces, owing to tLeir demors,;zs,;ao
Our Informant deny The report that tser
Houston Is a secessionist. The al, 1,srs
Keeps quiet, it not being prudent for him ~
do otherwise get All the U1iou men ~ shot ~
State rant is she presence OF the F.ders1.
WHEN they will openly ayox their real sent.
uepts.
The wheat crop in that State is not ennanr,
aging, and hut little cotton Is being planted
Al d II the var continues until the Ist Of JnIv'
starvation will force Texas to succomb to IL:
old Government. Many OF the best informed
men of the South admit their inability to
, 1862-05-19

lNQ1ItspuodS1tc 4usttu JuAtH1l. 4LtQ
Gen. HalltcI has recently issued Order No.
81, which is intended to cleanse the camp, to
purify it Of all unccuu, or in the words Of the
mentions fugitive s1arcs. They arc not to BE-
tolerated in camp. It does away with all the
explanations which have been made to
show that order No. 5 was after ali
very ucccssaSy, and not intended to
keep out Contr.,banls, but chicken
ptddlers and Tagabonds. No fugitiyes from
slavery can enter General Hallcck's army.
The bayonets noT bristliug agninst Coriuth
arc also turned against the bl:lck man il Re
cannot prove that he is authorized. ~ to be
with the army. Hundreds Of negroes who
have presented themselves at our lines have
bl "a turned back What is the result? Gen
ernl l3allcck docs not know whether Corintl
is evacuated, or whether he is to find it q
least LIS division commanders il the advance
are ignorant Of the llcts, and it is fair to pre-
sume that the Commander. iu-Chief is also in
the Gark, inasmuch as n1t advances are made
with great caution. It is generally supposed
that We shall find one hundred thousand men
behind frowNlug batteries. They arc fighting
for slavery-tbe "corncr stonc' of the Con-
federacy- Thousands Of slaves arc around us
They appear by night at our outposts. They
would Gelp us if they could, for ia doing TIL
they fecl that they help themselves; but a
bristling line Of steel prevents their near ap-
proacl, and an adamantine command, as stern
as the DEGREES Of fate, and hard-heartcd US
that which bound Prometheus to aroc]k, turns
them back. Their masters are behind the
brenstwoEk6; tomorrow, o. next day, or the
next, il they are there, they will do their best
to defeat us, and there will be mourning in
thousands Of Northern homes
, 1862-05-19

lN A1AAnSLo4 AuE M L. hfEHluHr F0S[.
The "Conservativc'' caucus held in
the Hall Of Representatives Saturday after
nocn, is now thought, even by its friends,
to have been failure. Its main object
was to Offset the Union Republican COM
biDatioEs in several Of the free States.
The "Dtmc cratic Address" movement hay
ing exploded already, the few sagacious anti
War Democrats in Congress seized eagerly up
on Mr; Mallory's proposition for meeting
''of the Conservative members Of Con
gress,' hoping Is do something for the pen-
eft. Of the defeated and despiscd Democ-
racy- It was l. failure, because no Repub-
ican attended the caucus, or meeting.
sht field, Of Rhode Island, was not elected as
a aRepub]ican, and Mr.. Kellogg Of Illinois, has
hardy been considered strict member Of the
party for more than year. &c would prob
ably say That lie is Independent Of party. No
decided Republican went near the meeting.
To prevent the passage Of Republican meas
urss, of course, it is necessary to draw of Re-
publican yotes, for the distinct Republicans
have 4 strong minority in both branches OF
COugrlSS.
, 1862-05-19

From The Lcavenworth Conservative. May 18th !
Lieutenant Abraham Cutler, Of Lawrence
las been appointed Marshal Of New Mexico.
Major Arncy las returned from New Mexi-
CO.. He is row visiting III tho Southern part
Ut the State.
notwithstanding the heavy rains We had
few weeks ago, tie ground is again thirsty,
aud farmers are demandiug showers for the
crops they are putting iD. The weather now
Is alarlnlngly lot.
The folloTipg is the legislative slate for
s'ate of6eers; For Goycrnor, IL s. Adams;
joF Lieut. Governor, Martin Anderson; for
Secretary Of State, Dr, Jas Fletcher; for At
torney General, F. B. Plumb; for Treasurer
g. Lanbdini for Auditor, F. P. Btker; Tor
Superintendent OF Schools, John Francis.
-Col- Ritellie has received dispatch from
washington, saying that Indians must be tn.
c"anI'any officers i'll tho Indian regiments. We
Should like to see all Iullun make out a mus-
ltr ral:, or put company through The m1nu IL
1t would lie interesting.
1t is reported that the Kansas regiments
will be sc sent out Of the State, aud that their
E1aces here will be supplied by ras-ituruts from
ether Statcs- Col Barstop's regiment will be
Unsigned By Gen. Blunt, to service in this
Ssate, with its headquarters at Fort Scott
t.1nainder Of the sd Wisconsin cane up in tic
sioux City, Sunday. The baat seemed Gro owd-
I'd with tic gallant ulcn, the baud iiscou.sed
Inspiring airs, and our citizens gave them
hearty cheers. The I'd Is nsw il camp ae;4r
tie fort.
-The following dispatch has been received
Ut headquarters:
WAsu1SGToS, May II, 1862.
{" Brig. Ctr. Esu7.;:
The Secretary Of War directs that you talk.
steps Without ct}y to have tic 1resspassers re-
moved from the lands ced,:d by the Delaware
litia1,s TO tic Leavenwosth, P1wnce and
Western railroad.
L. THOMAS Af1i't Cen
, 1862-05-19

cse.c cr.. N the w:r 1aucl looger for a7a:.:. Of
powder
Z recruiting uiiiccr iur tue C..:sf,.leestes
lAttly made speech % Northwestern rexas,
and frankly told Ills audience that he belieyed;
the Fcdera1s ~onlI TAX. New Orleans and
Memphis, and that they had the best armed,
equipped and disciplined army in the world.
Our info1mants appear to hG we'll Informed
men aud warm Cniauists. Tney got through
II tr passing Red Ri er, Without molestatio1,
and at this place had a sigh: Of the tirss Fed
eral soldiers they Lave seen since the rebel
lion broke out They are delighted il being
able to once more breathe loyal air, and have,
never doubted the ability OF The Government
to put down the rebellion and sustain itself.
They tell us that President lincoln's crlan-
cipation message is fayora5ly spoken OF by
many Of the Union sl.ycholting citizens Of
Texas, who express their belief that the war
will exiting uish slavery in all the Border States
and perhaps throughout the entire South.
, 1862-05-19
what tile Loss Of Norfolk Will do for
the Rebellion.
lElom the Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle aud Sentia i.

The Richmond Etaminer gives rs the an
noEnccn1cr. Of the eyacuation of Norfolk.
This takes us rather by surprise. aud W. hon
nat n. It may notoe true, as Tue Esaniuer docs
rot assert it positively, and the Norfolk Day
iook, Of the 5tl, the day after the evacuation
OF 1t. The tact thai the telegraph brings us
no Eews OF tie occurrence argues nothiny. as
nothing q Importance comes to the Eress
through that medium. If Norfolk is eyacu
;sted We think there is more involved than fhe
consequences eGl. mentioned by the Examiner.
With the exception Of New Orleans aud Rich
mond, 1t is the most important city of the
Confsderaey, and losing it we should be more
r111pied than By the loss Of any other CITY.
Indeed, we DO not perceive how .Richlnond IS
70 oe defended after Norfolk has fallen, the
James River opened to the enetny's fleet. and
Mcclellan aud Burnside permitted to uuite
the'r f1sces- The aterrimac 1llay not be host
W the loss Of Norfolk, but her inactisity siucr
ht1 1a1nous battle leads us to think that sht,
VAS SO badly injured in the encounter as to
DC useless, except as scarecrow. Ii, how
ever, she is only held back by string of ssred
t:pe' from Richmond, we mar yet hear rood
tidings Of her. We hope the Information Of
the Examiner may prove untrue.