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The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05
The Shepherds Dog and Child.

One day shepherd, on going TO his flock
which were feeding on the higher parts of the
Grampian mountains, took his little boy with
him as well as his dog. The child was only
three years old. The father left him alone
while he looked after some stray sheep, when
suddenly a thick mist came on. The father
hastened back TO find the child, but it was SO
dark that he could not see him, and unfortu-
nately he missed his way. After a search of
many hours among the caverns and holes in
the mountains, he was at length overtaken by
night. Still wandering on, he discovered by
the light of the moon that he had reached the
bottom of the valley, and was within short
distance OF his cottage. He hoped that the
child had gone home, but when he inquired he
found his wife had not seen him.
To renew the search that night was equally
fruitless and dangerous. He was therefore
obliged to remain where he was, having lost
both his child and his dog, which had attend
ed him faithfully for many years. Next morn
ing by daybreak the shepherd, accompanied
by a band of his neghbors, set out in search
of his child, but, after day spent in fruitless
fatigue, they were at last compelled, by the
approach OF night, to descend from the noun
tain. On returning to his cottage the shep-
herd found that the dog, which he had lost the
day before, had been home, and on receiving
piece of cake had instantly gone off again.
For several days the shepherd renewed the
search 1or Ills child, and still, on returning at
evening disappointed TO his cottage, he found
that the dog had been home, and on receiving
his usual allowance of cake, hid instantly dis
appeared. Struck with this singular circum-
stance, he remained at home one day, and when
his dog, as usual, departed with his piece OF
cake, he resolved to follow him and find out
the cause of this strange conduct. The dog
led the way to a waterfall, at some distance
from the spot where the shepherd had left the
child. The shepherd. stepping from crag to
crag, crossed the roaring stream The dog at
last disappeared into cave, the mouth of
which was almost level with the torrent. The
shepherd with difficulty followed: but, on en-
tering the cave, what were his emotions when
he beheld his little boy eating with much salts
faction the cake which the dog had Just bl ought
him, while the faithful animal stood by watch
ing his young master with love and pleasure
in his looks
From the situation in which the child was
found. it appears that he had wandered to the
brink of the precipice, and then either fallen
or scrambled down till he reached the cave,
which the dread of the torrent had attcrward
prevented him from quitting. The dog, by
means OF his SCENT had traced him to the spot
and afterward prevented him from starving by
giving up to him his own daily allowance. He
appears never TO have quilted the child by
night or day, except when it was necessary to
go for his food, and then he was always seen
running at full speed to and from the cottage.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05

WASHINGTON, Nov. T.
Information from Manassas Junction saws
that the Point of Rocks is almost as lively as
when it was formerly an important depot for
supplies. Three heavily laden trains arrive
and depart daily, crowded with supplies and
troops. The news is cheering. The men are
in the best of spirits and eager to press on.
The Secretary of War has ordered a mil
tary commission to be organized 10 inquire
into the conduct of Major Gen. Buell. in refer
ence to his permitting the invasion of Ken
tucky by Gen. Bragg, his failure to relieve
Mumfordsville and allowing its capture by the
enemy, his conduct during the battle of Perry
vile, his suffering the forces of Gen. Bragg to
escape from Kentucky without capture or loss
in attacking them. and his operations in the
States of Kentucky and Tennessee. The court
is to be held at Cincinnati.
The proceedings of the military commission
in the case of a citizen named Seely Lewis
are now made public. He was tried at Mem
phis on charge of smuggling goods through
the lines, against the orders of the General
commanding, and also of passing through
them with the intention OF visiting the enemy
and giving them information. The commits
sion found him guilty, being convinced that
the prisoner was spy, and unanimously re-
commend that he be hanged.
The order of the President of the United
States upon the proceedings is as follows: So
far as the sentence in the case relates to the
accused as spy, it is disapproved, the COM
mission not having jurisdiction of the offence.
The sentence of death is mitigated to impris-
onment for term of six months, commencing
this day, October 25th, 1862.
(Signedl A. LINCOLN.
Colonel Robert Allen, Quartermaster u. S.
army, has been announced as chief purchasing
Quartermaster, and Col. I. j. Howes, Com
missary of Subsistence U. S. army, as chief
purchasing Commssafy for the departments of
the Missouri, the Tennessee and the North
west
Itis known the to friends of Gen. Harney that
he will return to St Louis to wait the orders
Of the War Department.
An order has been issued dcferring the or
ganization of the regiments and companies of
volunteer engineers recognized by the act of
July last
The President has revoked the order dis
missing Lieut.. II. p. Crawford from military
service.
Major Gen. Schuyler Hamilton has been or
dered to duty under Gen. Rosecranz.
Convaescent soldiers are from time to time
removed to the hospitals of Washington. To-
day 500 of them left Washington.
The following named Acting Ensigns have
been appointed in the Navy, and ordered to
the New York Navy Yard to receive instruc-
tions in gunnery WIN. Robinson, c.. Z.
Thompson, w. Boughton, w. b. McNeily and
VIM. Walker. John Rodgers has been ap-
pointed Acting Ensign, and ordered to the
Western flotilla. Joseph S. Cony has been
appointed Acting Ensign, and ordered to Bos-
ton. Acting Ensign is new grade in the
Navy, tand ranks after Masters and before
Midshpmen. The command of small vessels
is often assigned to such officers.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05
The Storm on the Lakes.

BUFFALO, n. Y, Nov. 4.
Among the disasters caused by the recent
storm, are the following Schooner Chief jus
tice Marshal is ashore between Barcelona and
Dunkirk; crew all lost. The schooner Post
Boy is ashore at Dunkirk; crew saved. A
dispatch from the State line says the schooner
Bugby, of Buffalo, is ashore there, and total
wreck: crew all lost; three bodies have wash
ed ashore. The schooner E. c. Williams was
also wrecked; part of the crew saved. The
captain of the propeller Water Witch reports
seeing the upper works of propeller off GRAY
ely Bay. He thought it belonged to the pro-
peller California, but it is uncertain.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05

ENCOURAGING THE REBELs.-Senator Will
son in an able speech made by him last week
at Cambridgeport thus shows the Presidents
opinion of the effect of those democrats who
at the North are lending aid and comfort to
the rebels Senator Wilson said:
"The other day called upon the President
with an earnest Douglas Democrat OF Massa-
chusetts. The news had just come TO the
President OF these defeats of his supporters in
those States, and the President seemed bowed
down, as have seen him bowed down when
intelligence of the defeat of our armies in the
field came upon him, and he said: Il confess
that am grieved at the results of these cleo
tions. This intelligence will go to Europe: it
will go into the land of rebellion, and will en-
courage the leading rebels and nerve the arms
of the rebel soldiers fighting our men in the
field 1t is true" said the President, "many
of these men elected profess to be war Demo-
Gratis; but the resolutions of their conventions
the tone OF their leading presses, and their
general action, will be construed everywhere
against the cause of our country" That
Douglass Democrat came away from the in
terview with the resolution that he would give
ms vote in Massachusetts, this autumn, TO the
cause of his country,
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Position of Troops.-Federal Occupation of
Thorougefare Cup.

NEW DIRK, NOV. 4.
Centrevlle dispatch, dated on the morn
ing Of the Sd, says Gen. Sickles, with Patter-
sons brigade, has driven the rebels from Ma
nassas and Bull Run below Bristow Station
and would probably encamp near Warrenton
junction last night. The railroad to Alexan-
dria has been prepared, and cars now run as
usual to Centreyille. The whole rebel strength
between Gordonsyille and Winchester and
Warrenton, does not amount to 100000, in
cluding conscrpts and all. They are sweep
ing all the cattle, provisions, &c, before them.
A special dispatch to the Philadelphia En-
quirer of yesterday, says Gen. Sigel occupied
Thoroughfare Gap without fight. to-day
There has been no battle, but continual skir-
mishing with Stuart's cavalry, and small losses
on both sides.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05

SPILLING MoLAssEs.-Yesterday afternoon
Mr.. Mains, of Otisfeld, stopped his two horse
team, on which was hogshead of molasses,
in front of the Court House, and stepped in to
the building for moment. During his alb
sence the horses started and run down Chest
nut street, coming in contact with tree in
the sidewalk, front of the house of Benz. Jones,
and knocking that down. The hogshead of
molasses then rolled Off and the head burst In,
spiling the contents in the street. The horses
cleared themselves without injury.
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Thoroughfare Gap hsId by Gen. stahI.

FAIRFAX STATION, Nov. 4, p. NJ.
Information from the front saws that our
cavalry under Gen. Stahl last evening, drove
the enemy from Thoroughtare Gap, and the
division of Gen. Shurz advanced and took
possession of it. No enemy remained in sight
there last evening at dusk The other divis-
ions Of SigePs force, under Stahl and Won
Steinbehr. are well upon the railroad in sup
porting distance of Schurz. Our cavalry also
now holds Smokers Mills, where recently the
rebels had a pretty strong guard. Bayard's
force holds Aldie and the country between that
point and the front of Sigel's advance.
The rebel force at Catlets Station and War
renton junction has not been changed up to
yesterday morning. Union people who have
come in report that there is a rebel force of
5000 infantry and 1000 cavalry with some ar
tillery at the town of Warrenton.
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FROM BEAUFORT.
Death of General Mitchell.

NEW YORK, Nov f.
The prize steamer Anglia, from Port Royal
lst inst, arrived this evening. She was cap
tured by the gunboat Flag and bark Restless
while trying to run the blockade off Charles
ton. Her captain, two engineers and three of
the crew were captured with her She is
loaded with arms and ammunition. The rest
of her crew are on board the steamer Florida,
which sailed on the 1st inst. for New York.
The prize steamer Scotia is repairing at
Hilton Head, and will sail in few DAYS for
New York. She is also loaded with ammuni-
ton.
Gen. Mitchell died at Beaufort on the 30th
OF yellow fever, which is prevailing there.
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Federal Occupation of Smokers Gap.
Vanr- NJ a

The Times has the following:
Snicker's Gap, Oct. 3.-Snicker's Gap was
occupied by our forces yesterday afternoon at
8 O'Clock, Hancoek's entire division holding it
until night, when Sykes division took its
place.
The rebels were evidently foiled in intend
ing 10 hold Smokers Gap and Ashby's Gap,
and give us battle. They were marching upon
the other side to take it when we entered
We threw shell among their forces, who wheel
ed and retreated on double quick.
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Municipal Court---Nov. 4.

There was quite crowd of prisoners before
Judge Lane this morning-more than the
dock could contain. His Honor presided with
his usual equanimity, aud dispensed justice
tempered with mercy, though some of the
prisoners couldn't see it.
Patrick Buckley and Patrick Mitchell had
been induging in drunkenness and disturbing
the peace. They paid fine of So and costs
each.
John German, Julius Mulgern, Thomas
Murphy and John Morgan, four of the crew OF
the British ship, who created a disturbance
in the vicinity of ST. Luke's and State street
churches, last Sunday. were fined SO and costs
each. Refusing to pay, they were committed
to jail
Patrick O'Donnell, Edward O'Malyer and
Bartlett O'Malyer, for fighting in the street
and kicking up an afifay, paid fines of So and
costs each, and were discharged.
John Welsh, Charles F. Dunn, Warren Lib
by and Francis Quinn, for drunkenness and
disturbance, were fined so and costs each,
which they, rather reluctantly, paid. consider
ing II, as one of them remarked, "rather high"
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05

PREsENTATIoN.-After the services of the
prayer meeting at the Free street Baptist
Church were over, last evening, beautiful
sword, belt and sash were presented to Mr.
VIM. c. Manning, Sergeant Major of the LIST
Massachusetts Regiment, by the members of
the church. The presentation address was
made by Rev. DR.. Bosworth, pastor of the
church, in his usual lelicitous manner, which
was becomingly responded to by the recipient.
Mr. Manning has distinguished himself on
the field of battle, and has been badly wound
ed in the hip. He hopes soon to be able to
rejoin his regiment
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From New Orleans.

NEW YORK, Nov. A.
The steamer Catawba, from New Orleans
2Sth ult., has arrived with twenty-four sick
soldiers. The following died on the passage:
Stephen Drew, LIST Maine; Charles T. Smart,
r. X. Moulton, and Abel Kineard, 14th Maine.
Seventy-three Union refugees arrived at
New Orleans on the 9th ult., from Texas, to
join the Union army, to return and fight for
their homes, from whence they have been driv-
en- by the rebels.
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BY TELEGRAPH
EVENING PAPERS.


PHILADELPHIA Nov. 3.
The Washington Star says: Last night the
advance of the army of the Potomac, under
Gems. Burnside, Fitz John Porter and others,
doubtless bivouacked upon the line of the AL
exandria and Winchester turnpipe from Up
persville, three-miles in front or below Ashbys
Gap, down to Middlebury, distance of ten
miles.
The forces under Gen. Sigel, which took up
the line of march early yesterday, must have
advanced upon the line of the railroad to
Thoroughfare Gap ere nightfall, if not beyond
that point, while another division of the army
Immediately in front of Washington, under
Gen. Sickles, at the same time was doubtless
advancing in the rear of Gen. Sigel, and at
night within supporting distance of him.
The march of Gen. Sickles' division yester-
day and before almost TO the extreme front,
was capitally performed, and reflects great
credit Without fatiguing themselves with
forced march, they accomplished fourteen
miles "A day, arriving at their temporary desti-
natUn in perfect order, with everything in
time, and are already actively engaged in per-
forming the particular service they were eyi-
IDENTIFY sent forward to accomplish.
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From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. 4.
The Richmond Dispatch of the LIST inst, says
four prisoners We're received at the Libby
Prison yesterday. They gave their names as
James G. Boston, William Williams, James II.
Pate and Jacob Ralphe. They were captured
at the mouth of the Rappahannock. Boston
was the master of the ship Alleghanan, Will
liams the first mate, and Pate the pilot.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05
From California,

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3.
Steam navigation between the western ports
Of Mexico and San Francisco, is about TO re-
commence. The steamer Oregon is advertised
to make monthly trips. Business is quiet.
Fancitile Ranch, on which is situated Lime
Point-whieh the government once nearly
purchased for 100000 as site for forts
offered at sheriff's sale on the 27th inst, TO
pay off a mortgage of $4,000
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05
Reconnaissance by Gen. Mcclellan.

NEW YORK, Nov. 4.
A dispatch from headquarters to the Her.
aid, dated Wheatland, evening Of the I'd, con-
tains the following:
Gen. Mcclellan rcconnoitered the enemy
from the front this afternoon.
Gen. Pleasanton's cavalry, supported by a
brigade of Doubleday's, drove the enemy from
their position, contesting the ground with con-
siderable spirit.
Cannonading is now going on. The troops
are in excellent condition and eager for battle.
A general engagement is expected tomorrow,
Sd inst.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05
Federal Occupation of Uppersville.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMAc.
d.. al n Il

Broomfeld Va, Nov. Sd, 1862
The advance of the Army of the Potomac
up the valley on the left side of the Blue Ridge,
is being pushed forward with all dispatch.-
Gen. Pleasonton occupied Uppersville this af-
ternoon after a spirited engagement with the
enemy for about four hours. We had one
killed and several wounded. The rebels left
three of their dead on the field.
Uppersville is four miles from Ashby's Gap,
which the rebels are endeavoring to hold
Our troops now hold all the Gaps up to Ash
by's, with every prospect of having that to-
morrow.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05
From Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 4.
1t is reported that Bragg's army is at Muir
freesboro, and that 1900 rebel cavalry are at
Somerset, Ky.
Four hundred sick and wounded federal SOL
ders from the interior of the State arrived
this evening, also some forty rebel prisoners.
Gen. Boyle has ordered all the rebel prison.
ers at Harrodsburg and other hospitals suifi-
ciently well to be removed, to come here for
shipment to Vicksburg.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05

GEThe new school-house on the Winslow
lot is beginning to show its great size and fine
proportions. The Cumberland street front,
with its four doric columns and arches, will
look well. The Messrs. Stewart are pushing
the work on as rapidly as possible in order to
escape the frost.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05
Stock Market.

New YORK. Nov. A.
=, oecond 6odrd-Stocks better; Chicago Rock Is
land s2s; Cleveland Toledo 50s Galena Chicago
ss5i Cleveland Pttsburg 40; Illinois Central scip
ozt; ancingan southern guaa anteed S5f: do South
ern 43g; DO Central slk Panama l24: Reading ia ;
hudson ~; Efe 64z; q. S. 6s of 1881 coupons 04l
do registered l0il; Chicago Burlingt Cuincy s2i
Treasury 3-l0th 1861 Missouri Ga 53: New YORK
Central lost; U. s. Demand Notes 1876 "a, 1881: Amer
lean Gold 100! q 1901; Tennessee 6's S.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05

We have no desire to exalt our own gallant
troops of the "Pine Tree State" at the expense
of those from any other State. In an article
published in our columns a few weeks since,
entitled "Gallantry of Maine Regiments" re-
Elections were cast upon the Pennsylvania
Goth and the New York 40th, which are bri-
gaded with the Maine Sd and 4th We gave
the facts as they were communicated to us by
a member of the Maine Sd. We have received
letter from Col. Ii. G. Staples, of the Sd
Maine, but who is acting commander of the
brigade, calling our attention to the "mputa-
tions cast upon the regiments of the brigade
from other States" in which he says:
"As the best of feeling exists throughout
the brigade, between regiments from our own
and other States, cannot think any person
would write a base falsehood through malice,
but ignorance OF the facts. hope in Justice
to regiments with whom we have fought side
by side tor many months, and between whom
the best of feeling exists, you will correct the
statement We consider ourselves apt schol-
ars, but the word ruse was never taught us by
our GALLANT KEARNEY."
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05

POPULARITY OF Col. MERRILL-One Of
the soldiers of the 18th Maine Regiment, writ
ing home, states that Lieut.. Col. Charles b.
Merrill is very popular with the regiment. On
one occasion he got off his horse, took gun
from tired soldier, and marched with it about
ten miles, letting the soldier mount and ride
his horse that distance. - 4-
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Judge Davis has recovered from his
late illness, and, we understand, is to hold the
court next week in Oxford county In place of
Judge Cutting, who is somewhat indsposed.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05
Rebel Reinforcements-From Island No. 10
Capture of Mobile.

Advces from Holly Springs TO Wednesday,
say that large reinforcements from Louisiana
are pouring IN.
The Federal forces at Island No 10 have
again occupied the Tennessee shore, and are
now engaged in constructing fort under the
protection of the Federal gunboats.
A disdatch from Jackson, Tenn, I'd, says -
The news received at Grants headquarters
yesterday, from the South, via Rienzi, confirms
the capture of Mobile.
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Battle Expected near Winchester.
Wounded Soldiers to be Burloughed.

New YORK, Nov. 4.
A special dispatch from Washington states
that there is great activity across the river
among the new troops. The veterans we're
moved up towards Centreville and Thorough
fare Gap some days since. All the news from
Gems. Sige, Burnside and Mcclellan received
here this morning looks like an intelligent
plan to compel the rebel Lee to fight near
Winchester. A battle is expected any day,
and new troops will participate in it TO large
extent
Over 1876 soldiers from New Orleans are at
the New England Rooms tonight, bound east
Most OF them are very sick. Quite number
Washington.
1t is stated that orders have been given to
furlough Immediately all wounded soldiers
able to be moved from the hospitals in the vi
cinity of Washington and Baltimore, on ac-
count of expected exigencies.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05

RUN OUT-The Post Office in this city has
completely run out of 8 and cent postage
stamps. A supply is daily expected from
Washington.
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ngrThe old City Hall having been thor
oughly painted exteriorly in party colors, now
presents very neat and attractive appearance.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05
New York Market.

NEW YORK. Nov. 4.
Cotton-frmer; sales 1900 bales at SO 60 for mid
ding uplands.
F1our-State and Western active and a lOc high
or; Superine State so q 5 10: Extra State 10 a
. 10 Round Hoop Ohio 20 a 6 s5; Super. Western
5W q 8 20; Southern frmer: Mixed to good 40 a
$40; Fancy and Extra 90 q 90; Canada frmer;
Extra 80 a s 90.
Wheat q &c better; Chicago spring IL q / 20;
Winter Red Western 33 a 80; Michigan Amber
81 q 40; Red Illinois 40 for choice.
Corn-a shade frmer; Mixed Western 70 "a IA for
shipping. and 66 a II for Eastern.
vado 8.
Freights to Everpool-du
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House for Sale.

FTHE Westerly Half of the Double tenement, No
Il II Waterville Street,
Apply to ELIZABETH L. JONES.
octseod3w on the premises
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FOR SALE & TO LET.
TO LEE,

THE spacious STORE in Goldman Block next to
Il L. A. Marrett's, If desired half OF the
same to be finished off to the satisfaction of the oc-
cupant. Also the whole third floor of the Goldman
Block, with Offices on second floor.
Also two small Stores on Temple street. next above
the Goldman Block. Rent Low ENQUIRE of
Oct. 27.-df S. J. ANDERSON, 81 Free st.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05
FROM WASHINGTON.


SEN TENCE OF A SPY.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-05

A The large House on the corner of Mid.
6Sss6R die and Willow Streets. recently occu-
llsilMe pied by Mrs c. A. Richards as a board.
llll& ing house. Possession given immedi-
sezAately. For particulars enquire of
oc25 If JOHN c. PROCTOR
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FOR SALE.
To Let.

NNHE commodious Chamber in the northerly cor
Il ner of the new brick block, orner of Lime and
Mix Streets directly facing the market. Rent ow.
Enquire at office of Hf
OCEAN INSURANCE CO.,
Sept l5, 1862. diff No. 81 Exchange St.
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TENEMENTs WANTED.

WANTED-Convenient tenements for the
<fyEA accommodation of two small families In
kssm respectable localities, and within ten min.
.E,llR utes' walk of the Post Office. Rent not to
exceed from $50 to lis per annum.
Address Box AZ, Post Office. apply at the Count.
ing Room of the Daily Press, Fox Block.
Portland, June %. distf