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of these meetings. Bro Baily, too, pri-
vate from Portgmcu h, with several very
pious and Jealous privates who were asso-
ciated with him, have been eminently useful
in carrying on these meetings. The work
has now extended through the entire brig
ade and into other hrigades, and promises
to be general throughout the division, and
we hope through the entire army. Up to
this time, in our brigade, more than thirty
have protested to have found pardon through
the blood of Christ, and every night the
number is added to. We meet at about
dark in the grove or woods, or in the field
wherever we halt for the night, our cOngre-
cations are large, orderly and most atten-
! tive. We have no lights and no seats but
the ground. How would you preach, my
brother, to an audience in the pitchy dark
ness of one of these moOnless and starless
nights, where you could see no face, nor tell
one man from another7 Well, this may
seem a gloomy prospect to many, but be-
lieve me, my dear brother, We esteem it
great privilege, and really enjoy it much.
! 1t would DO your dear heart good, to listen
to some Of the warm, earnest and pathetic
spiritual prayers which are offered up by
some Ct these soldier brethren in the dark
groves and woods, and 10 hear the sweet
chord Of swelling notes as it rolls out in
soul-stirring music, echoing the praises of
our God up and through these hills and
daleg. 0 yes, there is q simplicity, depth,
and holy spirituality in this forest worship
which is ever delightful to the ear and heart
of true Piety and godlineas.
Oar reyivals have not been characterized
by any boi8terou8 or extravaganza excite
ment, but appear to be truly deep and aPir-
itual."
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

WTANTED-A Young Gentlem1n, who is exempt
w from military duty, (and member Of the Presby.
terian church, qualified to teach Latin, French and
the usual English branches, with Mathematics aud
Music, Cloth Vocal and Iastrum antal) on the Piano
forte-de.ires situation as Teacher in private
family The best If References given and required.
Address B. Z. L., Farmville, Va.
N.B-Les.onJ given in Drawing and Painting if
desired. oct 23-3t
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COON EXAMPLE,

The Chaplain of regiment near this
City, a brother truly faithful and judicious,
mentions the following fact which occurred
a few days ago. He was under the neces-
sity Of being absent for time, during which
a pious Captain conducted the prayer meet
ings. Al the close of one of them, this Cap
tain remarked to the assembly, that it was
a matter of regret that the Christians among
them had not known each other as they
should He then invited those present to
GENE forward, that he might give them the
right hand of fellowship, and tina! they might
be able to recognize one another. in re-
spouse to this forty persons immediately
presented themselves. He then asked all
those who wished from that time to cOnse-
crate themselves to the Lord, to make it
known by coming forward; when thirteen
came.
As religion takes the turn Of our nature
AID is social, it will suffer if that fact is lost
sight Of. lis therefore of greatimportance
that measures of this kind should be taken
all through our army, to bring Christians
into association with each other. Much of
their power for good in every respect, as
we'll as their strength against temptation,
will depend upon carrying out this idea;
and we earnestly recommend the good &C.
ample Of this Captain to others. There was,
too, evidence Of the presence CT Gods Spirit,
and he was right in wishing to know those
who would be fellow-workers in this holy
cause.
1t may be proper to mention here, that
since las: week there is increasing evidence
that, even "m the midst Qftie gears Of war
through which We are passing; that, even
''in wrath" which has swept like food over
the land, our faithful God does still SIRE
member mercy" The intelligence to be
found in other parts of this paper will bring
gladness to those whose unceasing prayers
have gone up as a memorial before HIM.
who has been known in all generations aS
the bearer Of prayer. Nothing interests our
people more than good news from the army.
And is there anything better we can hear,
or pray for. than that 1.-THE word of the
Lord may have free course, and be glor:-
fed2" Our dear kindred are there; let .'our
hearts desire and prayer for them" be, that
Jesus, the great Captain of our salvation
may be there with them, and that ''they mag
be sared."
P. S.-Since writing the statement above,
the Chaplain referred to has called to say
that the interest on the subject Of religion
continues, and that they hold services every
night.
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OOUTH- SIDE FEMALE INSTITUTE Dan
y VILE, VA-'The duties Of this School for Young
Ladies will be resumed on Monday the ls of Septem-
her, 1t is desirable that immediate application be
made for those pupils wishing TO board at the Insti-
tate, as only limited number will be received
For Circulars containing Terms aud further par
ticulars apply to Rev Jno. N. kirkpatrick, Dr. fhos.
p. Atkinson, or 4. q. NOII1NGdAM'
Principal.
Board can also be procured in the family of Dr.
Thos p Atkinson Every apartment is filed with
Teachers whose competency has been tested and APP
proved. aug 25-ly
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Synodical Obituaries .-Papers suita-
bly, noticing the deaths of Rev. J. NJ. Brown
D. D, Rev. D. G. Harrison, and Rev. J. NJ.
Goul have already been published by Their
Presbyteries, and the first two extensively
otherwise. It's therefore not Judged neces.
sary to publish those prepared by the Synod
of Va, at its late meeting.
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DOWHATAN ACADEMY.-I have associated with
me. in conducting my school, the well known
teacher. DIR w. Z. j. Dunn, late Of Rappahannock
Academy The next session will commence on the
LIST oC October and close on the 3isI OF July.
TERMs:-Board, in my family, 5000; Tuition, for
classical scholars. Frencl included S75; for English
scholars SiO payable onehalf in advance and balance
1st Of March. Address me at POwhatan c. H., Va,
or Mr. Dunn at Genito, till LIST of October.
W. A. CAMPBELL.
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Revival in Raleigh, N. Carolina ---
Intelligence has just come to hand, but too
late to be inserted fully this week, that
Raleigh is blessed with an extensive work
of grace.
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Notice to the Church Of Bethlehem.
The Editor Of this paper will administer
the Sacrament of the Lords Supper at this
church in Hanover county, on the ton'h
Sunday (23rd) Of November. Services to
begin on the Saturday before.
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"And taken your treasure away
To allure YOU to Heaven, He has placed it on high
And may the mourners obey b.
The Portland daily press., 1862-09-09
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City Affairs.

LIT
Sept. sth, 1862.
Reports 1ccepted-Of the Committee on
Streets DC, on removing stones from side
walk on Congress street. near Hampshire and
replacing them with bricks, recommending ac-
ton ineXpedient.
OF the Committee on Public Grounds &C.
on matters of filling flats at foot of Hanover
street for a wood and hay stand, recommend
ing action ineXpedient.
OF the Committee on Fire Department on
matter of Steam Fire Engines, recommending
the purchase of both the engines now on trial
tof Portland Co. and Amoskeag Col: also
recommending the exchange of the old Fall
mouth for another second class engine, max
ing four steamers in the Department. BY this
arrangement all the hand engine companies,
except two lat each extremity of the ethyl
can be disbanded, much reducing the expenses
of the department.
Orders Idssed-Directing the City Audi
tor to allow the bills due Messrs. Pierce, Shaw
and Jones for recruiting expenses, amounting
10 SD 70, and instructing the City Treasurer
to pay the same from contingent fund.
Establishing Winthrop street from Madison
to Fox streets) with the boundaries and adj
measurements OF same as laid out and reported
by the Committee, as Il public way of the city
of Portland.
EGiving the Committee on Fire Department
authority to renew second time the contract
with the Portland Co, dated April 3, 1862
relative TO exchange of steam fire engine Fal-
mouth for another. This being additional to
authority to purchase two engines as per order
of Aug. Is. 1862.
Making gratuity of twenty-five (S25) dol
lars to each of the members of the portland
Battalion" of nine months men comprising
the last quota of Portland t24l). This being
considered as taking the place of the uniform
rs first urODOSpd to be niyen them
Also an order creating loan for S6025, to
be applied to purposes of preceding order.
Instructng the Committee on Judicial Pro-
ceedngs to report ON petition of Jas. Nc
Glinchy at next meeting.
Adjourned to Monday, Sept. Is, I IL O'Clock.
In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,
Sept. Sth, 1862.
Paschal M. Sawyer was licensed to keep an
intelligence office.
The Portland daily press., 1862-09-09

Recruits Ledriag-Cdpt. Hight doubly pris-
oner-Cdmp Keyes-Erroaeous impression
corrected.
AUGUSTA, Sept s, 1862.
EDITORS PRESS Il am informed by Adiu-
tant Furnish that 100 recruits for the Maine
Cavalry and liz for the 9th Regiment leave
in charge of Capt. b. III. Putnam, of the Cav
airy.
Capt. Thomas Hight, formerly Lieut. Col
onel of the Maine Cavalry, but now of the
Regular Cavalry. is in town. am informed
that he was taken prisoner with his company
in one OF the late battles, and paroled by. Gen.
Lee. Report, likewise, has it that the valiant
captain is also the prisoner of fairer captor
in this city, who will neither permit of his be-
ing paroled nor exchanged.
The buildings for the reception and accom-
mediation of the nine months troops to rem
devious here are completed. The field on
which the encampment is to be is one of the
very best for the purpose in the State 1t
encloses seventy acres, has an abundance of
the best water, and fine ample parade grounds,
and the prospect from it is charming in the ex-
treme -f
In order TO correct an erroneous impression
entertained by some, am authorized to state
that no person has received any authority
whatever from the Governor to raise compa-
mics, regiments, or regiments of nine months
troops; but companies of volunteers will be
be received in lieu of drafted men, and will
elect their own officers, without interference
from the Governor. provided, of course, that
improper persons be not selected 1t is very
desirable that volunteer companies should
elect one officer at least from among the de-
serving men in the regiment already in the
field, as the Governor has no power TO com
mission such, unless they shall first have been
elected by the company.
Such towns as may wish to unite their
squads of none months volunteers to form a
company, have full liberty SO to do.
SKIRMIsHER.
The Portland daily press., 1862-09-09
DOMESTIC PORTS.

NEW oRLEANS-Ar 24th, brig I w Rowland
Mccarthy, New FORK; schs Haze, Booth, and May
Smith, do; Martha Robinson, Boston.
Ar 18th bark ST james, Wayne, Philadelphia; sci
Edward kidder, Warham, do; Greenland, Heather
Below, waiting orders, ship Young Eagle, from
Pensacola; bark Anna kimball. stinson from Ira
PAM brig VIM CLARK, from philadelp hia.
II Watson, Willoughby, do.
Cid 18th, bark Ell. pinckney, for New York. sch
Frances, Chamberlain, do. hi
Cid 9th ship Riga, Freeto. New York: banks Tex.
ana. Brand; do; Z Chase, Downey, do; brig VIM
Sawyer. Bradford, Boston:
BEAUFORT NC--ln port 3lst, ships Beaver Mar.
cia Oreeneaf, and Leroy.
BALTIMoRE-Ar 9TH sch Kate Walker. CULVER
Boston; Smith, Fisk, Fortress Monroe.
PllILADELPIiIA-Ar 5th brig Abby Watson,
Watson, Cardenas; Shibboleth, Morton and Henry
Laurens, Johnston, st John NIB; Celestia. Pickett,
Boston; schs VIM Arthur, Haskell, Portland; Jos
Turner, Crowell, Boston, Susan Jane, Ross. For
tress Monroe.
Cid 9th. schs l. Croker. Presbrey, Taunton
Narmgansett Hall, Ship Island; Albert Treat Bow
doin Portland; Leader, Bartlett. Gardner; Clara,
Crowell, and otter Rock. Lane Boston.
ElIZABEfiiPoRf-Cid 4th, sch A II Brown,
Pierce, Dighion.
NEW Y0Rk-Ar 9TH, ship Ohio. Hutchins New
Orleans; bark Tiyola. Brown, Ponce; sehs Nimrod,
llametack River; Il Lanfair, snow, Gloucester;
Mary Emily Snow, Harwich
Also ar 9th, ship snow squall, Dillingham; Penang
Confidence. Cole glasgow; schs Eta, Cooper Ila-
yana: U ID, Cramer. Camden.
Ar 9th, brig Tangent, Rich, Calais sch Mary Lunt
falincr bangor; Ringgold, Baker, Dennis.
Cid 9th, ship Yorktown. Meyer, London; brig Gu
ba, Ray, Vera Cruz: Island Queen, Wilson. do; At
lantic, Black, Barbados; schs King Clendennin
Calais; Copy, Barrow, Augusta
Cid 9th. ship George Washington, Cummings and
Guy Mannering, Dollard, Liverpool; Ticonderoga
Stonghton, Vera Cruz; Nandalia fatten. New Or
leans; bark Mary, Gibbs Trinidad; schs VIM Mason,
Hatch. Bangor; schs Hannah Lord. Port au Prince
Albert Forrest, Smith, Point Petre; I Baker. Da-
Wis New Orleans; Eeh Barnes, Briggs. Alexandria;
William, Connolly, Bangor; Mount Hope, kennis-
ton. Belfast
PRoVIDENCE-Ar 9Th, sch Ann S Brown, Brown.
Philadelphia.
Sid 9th, sch Jacob Raymond Long, Portland
BoSrON-Ar 9TH brigs Humboldt, CHM. Pictou
Princeton, Allen, Philadelphia: Chas Miller Brew
or, do; sch Glenroy Wakefield Georgetown DC;
DIR Kane, Ryder. Elizabethport; Marmora. smith do
Advance. Fogg, do; Israel l. snow, Achorn, New
York.
Cid 9Th, bark Damon, Bartlett, New Orleans; Del
monte Locke, Ncazic, Philadelphia; VIM A Dresser
Hatch do schs James + Carver, Dumill, do; ID Il
Doanc. Veazic, do; Cora, Kelley, Providence; Maine
Williams, Bath.
The Portland daily press., 1862-09-09
lFrom our Regular Correspondent
Letter from New Orleans.

Battle of Baton Rouge-G allantry Of the
14th Regiment Official report Of Col. Ca
Mt-Rebets threatening Neu Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 26, 1862
DEAR PRESS Il promised you such items
of interest to the people of Maine, as should
fall under my attention in the Department of
the Gulf, and am glad to open my correspond
ence with recording the gallantry of our Pine
Tree boys at the brilliant fight at Baton Rouge,
on the 9TH inst. All did well on that Occa-
sion, but it was for our gallant Col. Nickerson,
with his sturdy boys, to be pre-eminent. l
copy, from the report of Col. Cahill, Of the
9th Conn.,, who, after the fall of Gen. Williams,
had command of the field.
THE first fire in line from the enemy's right,
stantly answered by that Regiment, by solid
line volley. which must have done terrible exc
cution.'
For details of movements, and conduct of
Regiments, would refer you to the accompa-
nying reports. Twill only trespass on the pa
thence of the commanding General to say what
the officers commanding Regiments and Corps
Ctll11OI we'll stt lOi iHthisciNSs, uioiC VII
daunted bravery, GOODNESS, and skill, in the
handling of their commands, has not been dis
played on any battlefield than that at Baton
Rouge; and that, too, by officers who never
before handled troops in the field.7
"But, when look back few short months,
and bring back to my mind the arrival of the
18th Maine Regiment, at Ship Island, and to-
day consider the work done by that Regiment,
in the action. the smoothness and steadi-
ness of its evolutions on deficient ground, and
under fire from the veterans of the confeder-
ate service. can only say that for his efforts
in building up his Regiment. the most serious
task of a commander, and his conduct in the
field, Col. Nckerson deserves the highest
praise" s
Sol Nickerson had his horse shot from UNI
der him by discharge of grape He sprang
from under his dying steed, and, waving his
sword, called upon his men for one more
charge. The men sprang forward with three
rousing cheers, and drove back the advancing
foe At this time the gallant Captain French,
of Co. X, 14th Maine, received his terrible
wound. This charge was made in the presence
Gen. Williams, who complimcnted the men
highly. Capt. French was placed on board the
unfortunate steamer Whitman, and was lost
when she went down"
These extracts from the report of the battle
make me feel proud of our good old State.
refrain from giving you the list of killed
and wounded, but will say that the whole num-
Der killed is 36-wounded 7l-missing 12-To-
tai 10.
attack on New Orleans, but, should they come,
it will be sorry day for them. Our lines of
deiences are perfect, and, with the gunboats,
all rebeldom cannot capture the town.
Gen. Butler is wisely keeping his forces here
quiet, and fitting them for proud advance
when the cool autumn days, and reinforce
ments shall come.
The city is as quiet as New England VIII
lage; and all, even secessonists, say it was
never better ruled than under the firm, yet
calm sway Of Gov. Shepley. More anon.
Yours, RELLrNE.
The Portland daily press., 1862-09-09

In my next will give you some information
in regard to the Maine cavalry, which is near
on It'll street, two miles up, coming here last
night from the vicinity of Chain Bridge, to-
gether with what l can obtain of the 10th
Maine, and the batteries and the other regi-
ments here from Maine.
While at Gen. Franklln's headquarters yes
terday, he received orders from the General in
command to have his forces ready to march
with three days rations, to leave at once; des-
tination unknown, but presumed to be the
upper waters of the Potomac. This morning
large forces of our veteran troops are passing
through Pennsylvania Avenue, having march
ed from Munson's Hill, Va, since morning.
would say that our troops go up on both
sides of the Potomac, and should the rebels
cross into Maryland, they never will return to
the sacred soil of Virginia. ID.
The Portland daily press., 1862-09-09

| Gen. Banks sick-Ldrge rebel force at Pooles-
uile-Ihdyer's pidls-Rebets coming North
for suppties-Ihey are confident Of taking
Washington.
NEW YORK, Sept. 8.
The Times Washington correspondent says
the people of Fredericksburg. as soon as they
heard OF the evacuation Of Aqua Greek seized
seven or eight men belonging to the railroad
company, and to the number of about 200
marched triumphantly about town.
The same correspondent says Gen. Hill ar
rived at Gainesville Friday, with 5000 men
from Richmond.
Gen. Banks is sick at Wizards His sur
geon prescribes rest as necessary for his recov-
cry from the injuries received in the battle of
Cedar Mountain.
A Hilton Head correspondent states that
steamer, supposed to be the Nashville or En-
ma, attempted to run the blockade out of
Savannah on Monday week, and got ashore on
Jones' Island, and was fired by her crew.
Tribune's Washington correspondent says
one of our surgeons was informed by a rebel
surgeon who amputated Gen. Ewells leg, that
he has since died.
The same correspondent says the Hon. Eli
Thayer is urging, and with hopes of suscess,
the government to adopt plan for the coloni-
cation of the rebellious States as a war meas
ure. Mr.. Thayer's project is TO throw North
ern and foreign emgrants into the insurrec-
tionary districts of the Gulf States, and under
the auspices of the government, in such for
midable bodies as to defy guerillas. He wish
es TO make the initial experiment in Florida,
the more inviting portion of that State 10 be
taken possession of and held by the invading
loyalsts. Mr.. Thayer says they are to be en-
listed for six months only.
n citizen of Fredericksburg, who came into
Aqua Creek a day or two ago, reported that
the inhabitants were armed within two honrs
after Gen. Burnside evacuated the place.
The Times has the following: A farmer
from near Jamestown, who left there this
morning. reports large force of rebels i'm
Poolesville. Their cavalry are securing the
whole country for horses cattle and provisions.
The rebels have no infantry this sidespf
Poolesville. They are drawn up in line of
battle across the road, and rest upon their
arms ready for an attack. They are In high
spirits and feel sure of taking Washington,
but say they are going North first to obtain
supplies.
Another correspondent states that about
dusk on Friday Gen. Lee rode into Pooles-
vile at the head of four regiments of infantry,
and guided by farmer who has been profess
eddy Union man and has his pockets filled
with our gold
Their infantry went of to the left toward
Frederick. The rebel Gems. Robert Lee. Hill,
Stuart and Fitz Hugh Lee are with the men,
They march in solid column. They have few
or no shoes and no knapsacks.
Their wagon trains were crossing on Satur-
day morning.
Gen. Lee offered to bet one thousand dollars
to one that La should be in Washington in
week.
The farmers are bringing in hay and provis-
ions of all kinds aud giving them away
There is not loyal man with the exception
of one or two there.
The Portland daily press., 1862-09-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.



WAR DEPARTMENT !,
Washington, Sept. 4. 1S62.
I1ROP0SALS will be received by this Department
Il until r. VI. ON the 18th September 1sd2 for tho
delivery at the New York Ordnance Agency No n
White Street, New York, where samples can be seen,
5000 Regulation Cavalry Blankets;
25.0oo do Artillery Blankets '.f
These Blankets must be of pure wool. close woven,
of stout yarns.
FOR THE cAvALRv.
wide and three inches from the~dge. The letters
~. six inches high, Of orange color In the cen
tire of The blanket
Red, with black border three inches wide and three
inches from the edge The letters ~. So six inch
es high black color in the centre Of the blanket
All the blankets are TO be rs inches long by 81 inch
wide and the weight of 3.1S75 rs. Variation al
lowed. 0.ls15 lbs. They must be single, and not in
pairs, and packed in of one hundred each. The
value Of the to be determined by the Inspector
The goods are to be inspected Mt the factory and
none will be accepted paid for but such APP
Deliveries must be made as follows: One tcnth of
the amount contracted for, per week. commencing
in two weeks from the date Of the contract Failure
to deliver At aspeeiied time will subject the
10 a forfeiture of the amount due nj that time.
No bid viii be considered which does not como
IRON na a or ms1ui,stu.ns somPsay
and quantity of each weekly delivery.
The Department reserves the right to reject any
all OF the bids which may be made.
Each party obtaining a contract viii be required to
enter into bonds with proper surctes for the faithful
execution Of the same.
will be notified; and win be furnished with forms Of
the contract. and bond required of them.
Proposals will be addressed to
Chief Of Ordnance,
Washington, d. c.
Proposals for Blankets"
JAMES W. RILEY,
scpstl3 Brig. Gen., Chief Of Ordcc.
The Portland daily press., 1862-09-09

REPRESENTATIVES, ELECTED TO THE LEG
IsLAruRE.- The following gentlemen have
been elected to the Legislature from their res
pective towns and cities:
Bath-John Hayden and James Drummond
Rep. t44
Camden-D. III. Bisbec, Rep.
Cumberland aud Raymond-Willard Clough
Dem.
Cape Elizabeth-lsaiah Vickery, Rep.
Freeport-Samuel A. Holbrook. onion Dem
Falmouth-John Williams, Dem.
Gorham-J. W. Parker. Rep.
Harpswell-Lemuel ii. Slower, Dem.
Portland--Benj. kingsbury, Jr., Abner
Shaw, Jacob Mcclellan, George Worcester,
Rep.
Scarboro and Windham-James Gunnison,
Dem
Waterville-John NJ. Libby, Union Dem.
Westbrook-F. o. j. Smith, Independent.
Yarmouth-Nathauiel Gooch, Dem.
The Portland daily press., 1862-09-09

ay- Old Doctor Beecher once replied,w
sorissie. ssha had attacked him. that he once
issued large folio volume against a skunk
that crossed his path, and the skunk got the
better of him. Those who will wade through
the first three columns of Mondays Advertiser
will see that we have had similar experience.
We do not mean to insult the skunk, and hope
if the despised animal has any friends, they
will not bring an action against US for libel for
making this comparison.