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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-08-19
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Ordnance Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washinrtnn- Aurusf & 1850

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, August s, 1862
T)ROPOSALS viii be received by this Department
until 7. NJ. ON the 26th of August, 1862 for the
delivery, at the following arsenals of horse equip.
ments, u 5. Cavalry pattern, hereinafter speci-
fed:
At the WATERFOWL Arsenal Watcrtoyn M.ssacbu
setts 1900 sets
AT the Watervlict Arsenal, West Troy New York,
1900 sets.
AT the New York Arsenal, Governors Island, New
AT the Frankford Arsenal, Bridcsburg Pennsylva-
At the Allegheny Arsenal, Pittsburgh Pennsylva-
MIA 10 600 sets.
AT the st. Louis Arsenal, st. Louis, Missouri TO-
600 sets
These of horse equipments are to be furnished
complete except the horse brush curry-comb lariat
pieket-pin, link, and blanket. Samples can be ex-
amined at each of the aboyen named arsenals. They
arr 20 DC subject to inspection at the arsenals where
delivered before being received by the Government;
none to be accepted or paid for but such are APP
proved upon such inspection.
Deliveries must be made in lots of not less than if
" sets per week for all contracts of 500 sets UNI
der one hundred sets per week for all contracts of
from hve hundred up to thousand sets; two hum
dred sets per week for all contracts of from thou
sand TO two thousand sets FIVE hundred per week
for all contracts of from two thousand to six thou
sand sets; and eight hundred per week for all
contracts OF from six thousand to ten thousand sets
Failure to deliver at a specified time will subject
the contractor to forfeiture of the quantity to be de-
hycred at that time The equipments to be box
ed, five sets in box. in the customary manner-bts
and saddles of assorted numbers; and the contents
TO be distinctly marked the outer ends of the box
The boxes to be charged at cost to be determined by
the inspector.
Bidders will state explicitly in their proposals, the
time, quantity and place of each delivery. Each par
~ obtaining contract will be required to enter into
bonds, with proper sureties, for the faithful funent
of the same.
Bids of persons who not manufacturers or reg
uiar dealers in leather work will not be considered;
and the Department the right to reject any
or all bids which may be made
Upon the award being made successful bidders,
Only, VIII be notified: and they will be Furnished
with forms of the contract and of the bond required
of them.
Proposals will be addressed to
General JAMES w. RIPLEY,
Chief of Ordnance,
Washington, d. c."
Proposals for Horse Equipments'
JAMES W. RIPLEY,
aug9eodt26aug Brig. Gen. Chief of Ord'ce.
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CINCINNATI, August Is,
New York Market.

New YORK, August IS.
Cotton dull-sales at As 46lc for middling Up
land.
Flour-State and Western quiet and unchanged;
Southern unchanged Canada unchanged.
Wheat MISUNDERSTANDING Spring at l Is a 20;
Milwaukee Club. Is a %; Amber iowa "a / %;
Winter Red Western 80 a "a; White do So a IS;
Amber Michigan IS a AZ.
Corn firm-Mixed Western 50 a 60 for sound, "a 81
for Eastern.
Oats are firm at 4S a 81!
Beef more active.
Pork irmer-Mess II 81! II so; Clear 10 90; Prime
9s14 10.
Sugars more active and frmer-New Orleans 81 q
lot; by auction at 81 10t; Muscoyado s! a 81.
Coffee quiet.
Molasses frm-MuscOvado %.
Freights to Liverpool frmer-Cotton nominal;
Flour IS Cd Grain IL I'D for Wheat in bulk and
ships bags.
Wool firmer.
NEW YORK, August Is.
Stocks higher, with fair bnsness-Ill Central r.
r. Scrip 3d. Mich: Central II. H. 67f; n. Y. Central
K r., 81; Pacific Mail liz; American gold Sll5t;
Missouri skies 4sS. Treasury $40 104I u. S. skies
1851 coupons lolt; u s. fyes 1874 coupons 9oI
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@Who 6ra.

eB-"Because the Press has confidence in
the people, and does not feel called upon to
put on dictatorial airs, and attempt to control
their primary assemblies, and say who shall
and who shall not be put in nomination for
their sufifages, a paper in this city, owned
and controlled by +. o. j. Smith-the man
who but recently was defender of the dirin-
lily of slayery-descends from the dignity OF
courtesy and decency, and assumingthe black
guard, lets off the following:
"The organ" does well to avoid talking about
nominations till they are made to its hand
and then it will do well to swallow them, neck
ana heels, however unpalatable. 1t makes no
odds, II The organ grinders get beat by the
people, "he organ" must play their tune,
though IN time anything but lively"
This we suppose, is the way in which the
editor ofthat sheet "devotes himself to jour
NALIsM in tho true sense of the word, and
not to personal or clique politics."
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War Facts and Rumors.

MEMPHIS, August Is.
Reports from White river say that General
Hoyeys division had battle on Monday, near
Clarendon, Ark. The federal forces consisted
of six regiments of infantry, and the rebel
forces of eight regiments Of cavalry and part
of Hindman's brigade. The battle ragged
fercely for some time with destructive effect
to both sides, but resulted in the defeat of the
rebels and the capture of 700 prisoners. No
further particulars yet.
LOUISVILLE, AUG. Is.
Rumors, apparently well founded, indicate
the occupation of several new points in Ken
lucky by rebel guerillas, who exhibit great ac-
tivity. The names of places and number of
forces are withheld by order of the military
authorities.
NASHVILLE, Aug. IS.
Eighty guerillas from Mead Co, on their
way to join Morgan, were attacked on Satur-
day, near the Mammoth Cave by thirty home
guards. One captain was killed and all the
guerillas captured.
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LOUISVILLE, AUG. IS.
Various Matters.

PHILADELPHIA, August Is.
Steamer Commodore has arrived from Har-
rison's Landing 10Th inst, with 600 sick and
wounded soldiers.
CINCINNATI, August Is,
Three thousand rebel cavalry are at Rich
mond, KY, % miles south of Lexington They
are supposed to be the advanced guard of
large body.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 1s
Judge j. Thompson Mason, formerly Col
lector of the port of Baltimore, Joseph Stone
braker, Sol Keller, Joseph Williamson, Dennis
Prettiman and Saml. Price were brought down
from Hagerstown this evening, under arrest for
refusing to take the oath of allegiance
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For Sale.

For Sale.
Ia THE Three Story Brick DWELLINGS
~A HOUSE, No. Gray Street. II is in
EsssE3 good repair, and contains ten finished
lssssM rooms. If not sold before the goth of
.A Sept. next, it will be sold on that day
at IL o'clock, A. NJ, at Auction without
reserve. Terms very easy. For information apply
TO JOHN RANDALL, on the premises or at the
store of RANDALL & WOODBURY., on CONNER.
cia Street, head Central Wharf
June q, 1862 diff
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GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY.
Notice to Wood and Lumber Mer.
chants.

LNROM November LIST, 1862, to May 1st, 1863 the
IL rates of freight on all descriptions of lumber
and timber will be advanced IS per cent.
No fire wood will be conveyed between October LIST.
1862, and May LIST, 1868.
An advance in the rates of fire wood will take place
next summer, but in consequence of changes in the
arrangement for conducting the wood business which
are about TO be made. the Company will not be able
TO take fire wood from certain places the line so
that should any parties make contracts for fire wood
TO be carried the railway during the next season.
they must understand that they will do so at their own
risk, aud that the Company will not feel themselves
bound to carry it.
Due notice will be given of the rates of freight and
from what stations fire wood be carried next
summer.
c. J. BRIDGES, Managing Director.
Montreal, August /. 1862. a6dtf
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GOING FOR DANA.-At the Democratic
Convention held here last week, a member had
occasion to withdraw to one of the back apart
ments, where he found one of his political
brethren had got ahead of him, settled down
to his position, and gone to sleep. He evil
IDENTIFY had been illustrating one of the cardi-
nal pianks of the platform, and having taken
too large dose, he had gone to the isle of
nod" without struggle. His brother in the
faith sung out, "Hallo, my friend, what are
you up TOP"
The sleeping member reused up, and drawl-
ed out, "fm tending the Convention.
"Have you voted?"
'sYes."
"Who for?"
Rubbing his eyes open, and straining up TO
the importance of the crisis, he cried out,
Just voted for DANA
SWELL" said his friend, eff you have got
through with your ballot, you better get out
of the way and give somebody else a chance
at the ballot box"
The hard-head withdrew, grumbling at this
abbreyiation of his political principles.
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Shetland Pony.

vN0R SALE by the subscriber, a. handsome bay
II pony, seven years old, weighs about 400 pounds
kind in all harness and reliable for children TO ride
or drive.
r. W. LORD, kennebunk Depot.
July Gath, 1862. dim
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Wanted.

A CONVENIENT Tenement of6 or rooms. for
"A small family, within ten minutes walk Of the
Post Office.
Please address Box 40 Portland Post Office.
aug5tf
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T Ell E r A PHO
TO THE
PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Ovation to Corcoran and Others.
Later from Europe.

North Carolina for the Union.
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ON the Pic Mic Grounds this Village The
" owner have the same by proving property
and paving charges. u. ID. FARNHAM.
SabattisYille, Aug. 10, 1862. augl5d3t&wlt
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Liverpool Salt.
Watch Found.

OO00 SACKS Liverpool Salt afoat and in
OOOO store for sale by
al3d2w DANA & co.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13

ss1S~ There was an immense and enthusi.
astic Corcoran demonstration in Faneui
Hall on Wednesday night. The old Cradle
of Liberty was crowded to its utmost capa-
city. Mayor Wightman presided, support
ed by sixty Nice-Presidents.
BSt"The late Col Colt is reported to have
loft a fortune of $j,000,000, or $1,000, 900.
the margin being 4 wide one, and one can
fill it up at pleasure. His revolver was the
wheel of fortune to him, and always right
side up.
EEA"A MAN is now lying in the Bremen
county, Iowa, jail for throwing his wife S
newly born child into the hog pen and allow
ing it to be dovoured by the hogs no deny.
inS his own paternity of the child.
ssaF~Thc lower House Of the Kansas Leg.
islature, by a vote of 50 to passed reso.
luton requesting the President to appoint
Gen. Lane Major General, and give him com
mand of the Southern Expedition.
EGS~Jeif. Davis has sent flag Of truce to
tho government at Washington. covering a
demand that Gen. Hallecks policy to hang
bridge burners be disavowed, announcing
that Coils. Corcoran, Lee, Wilcox and others,
will he Immediately hung, in case Halleck's
policy is carried out.
BSS~The Cincinnati Commercial makes
note of the fact that the three great floods OF
the OHIO came in 1882, lS4I, and 662, in mid
winter. Toe next one is therefore calculat
| cd for 1877. The highest point of the
freshet was ifty-seven feet two inches
The water is now rapidly reccdinS.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13
British Finances.

The national finances of Great Britain for
the year 1861, showed falling OF in the
receipts, as compared with 1900, Of no less
than Sl6,sls,220. The heaviest falling of
was in the property tax, on which the pres.
ent Chancellor OF the Exchequer had, Ss au
experiment, effected reduction, Il is
thought that when the extra expenses of
awning Canada are added TO the amounts of
1861, there will be a deficiency in the bud
get of abont S2S 100000. II will reouirs
all Of Mr.. Giadstone's dexterity, on the
opening Of Parliament. TO face the difficult,
les in his department, and 70 keep hirorelf
ana his colleagues IN porer
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13
How the Rebels will Like II.

The New Orleans Delta lately callod at
tention to the importace of the vicinity of
Fort Henry, and said;
Tho safety Of the South, and the eficcmal
resistance of the confederates to tho federal
armies, depend upon the holding Of Colum-
bus and its supporting military posts, while
TO Southern Kentucky all eyes arc turned
as the probable seat Of q coming terco and
"a, ,,;sive conflict. Tho recent defeat Of
ZollieoSer near Somerset. whereby the re.
bells were driven from valued position,
was the first note OF this great contention.
II, meantime, the communication between
Bowling Green and ColGmbus can no cuj
oil, the Union forces will bace II IN their
power to achieve such victory as will
mako the coufederates tremble IRON Nash
vile 70 Tennessee
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class hotel aud instead Of receiving Jus, equivalent
for their money they have had II dealt out to them
in rsisns, figs, lagerbeer, and candies containing
poison enough 10 poison all the rats in Wood Co.
II Congress does not rid camps Of these pests,
It is time public sentiment should
Another misfortune, although not quite as mis-
chieyous hope, the sutler affair, is the measles
which have made their appearance in camp.
About twenty have them, but are as well as could
be expected.
There were seventeen rebel prisoners brougb,
into camp yesterday, and six to-day.
We arc now under marching orders, and when
you hear from me again hope it will somewhere
down in rebeldom. Truly, W. A. wARp.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13
France ana the blockade.

Private letters from France aver that
Napoleon will recognize tho Sonth and
break the blockSdo, some fixing January
27th as lhs day. One from Thurlow Weed
expresses appresensions that Napoleon will
announce that policy in addressing the
Chambers on the 25th. lSis fastened the
passage of the Gunboat bill. bur ~Hc French
Minister says nothing Of the kind is kG9~n
to him. and be has no official intimation
whatever
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13
Ronney Re-occupied.

Dispatches from Western Virgins to the
Tth inst, state that General Lander's forces
have occupied Romney without hight. The
rebels retreated toward Winchester Thus
far General Lander's combinations have
proved very successful Hsis still suffering
from severe illness. supposed to result from
MS old Eiosd'R Ferry wound
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that petition will be pre-
scented 10 the Commissioners of Wood County, at
their next regular session, praying for the vacation
Of the horth part Of road now established in said
county, commencing at the south west corner Of
section No. twenty one apd township No. six North
range No. ten east thence north said section line
to northwest corner, and thence due uortb across
section No. sixteen and river tract No. forty four
and part Of river tract No. forty-ve to iutersect
the river road. The object Of said petition is TO Va.
cate the north part Of said road commencing o,
north west corner of section twenty-one, running
thence due north, across section sixteen, and river
tracts No: orytour and forty Eve 70 intersect the
river road
MIDDLETON, Jan, 30th, 1861.
Feb. 6, I662-40w4
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13
NEWS FROM THE WAR

Daily the news is pouring in up
on us Of the success of the Union
men in all directions, and Of the
certainty that the rebellion will
speedily be crushed. This is glori-
Gus news indeed, which every man,
woman or child that is for the Union
(and who is not y will rejoice to
hear.
at the same time there is news
of a different kind. which we are
about to publish, viz That we are
receiving and have now on hand,
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13
Il Splendid Stock Of New aud
.SeasonaJle GOODS!

Which we now offer to all Ready
Pay Buyers at prices that shall be
satisfactory. We natter ourselves
that we have bought our Goods at
the right time, at the right place,
and at low figures, which will enable
US to sell them at prices that will
suit all who may favor US with call.
We can and will save you hand
some per centage if you buy of us.
We defy competition, and solicit an
examination of our Goods and pri-
ces. No charge for showing Goods.
L. II. MILLER & co.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13
=. R. NILLER, Recorder.

VACATION NOTICE Notice is hereby given,
that application will be made 10 the Commis-
sioners Of Wood county at their March session next
for the vacation Of part Of the County Road as fol-
lows Beginning at the 0tsego & Blanchard Fork
FREQ Turnpike Road at near the northwest corner
of the west half Of the southwest quarter Of section
number thirty-sx S6,) township number siH (6)
north, range number niue l9) east and ending near
quarter same section, town and range, the inter
section with County Road at that point running
uorth and south. i. foorr, Petitioner.
Washington. Wood 20. Isn. 80, lss? tOwA
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13

A 7 meeting of the Town Council Of the Town
~ Of Perrysburg, held December 9th, 1851, the
following Ordinance was passed;
BE- n On,iai,ed That Sidewalk be constructed
as follows Commencing at the corucr of LousisDs
and Indiana Avenues, thence running 10 Locust
Street in frOntof Lots Nos. $780, 403, tI4, 427 1885,
$50, 462, AS 46s 499 $40, 523, a3i, SAT, $685. and
made Of good sound Oak or Pine Plank two inches
thick, and supported by sound hearers of same ma
terial by inches thick. Said walk to he built
under the supervision Of the Marshall.
J. W. ROSS, Mayor.
y r MuyrR Racordpr
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13
LADIES FASHIONABLE DRESS GOODS!

In this department great advantage may be obtain
cd by close cash buyers from the fact that the goods
are bougtfor cash directly of the eastern dealers
and manufacturers, and all imported goods bot
at just what it costs to import them, hence he can
afford TO sell goods at
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13

hss- Business calling MS from home for
week or two, we have left the Editorial De.
partment of our paper in charge oil Mr.. n.
IL CaIlard
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13

THE following article from the pen Of the Rev.
Henry Ward Bcccher commends itself to the attcu-
tcntipn of our readers
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13
MUCH LOWER PRICES

than goods are generally sold, which is an item Of
great interest to the people of Wood county. suf-
tIcient in ducenent, We take it, to make Perrys-
burg the trading point.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13
QUALITY is the BEST TEST of cHEApYEss.

Inspection and Comparison will prove that for va
ricty, elegance, richness, cheapness, beauty and
quantity, this stock is unsurpassed by any now Of
fcrcd in the West.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13
READY MADE CLOTHING I

In this department, we have the largest and most
complete assortment in Northern Ohio. Made up
according to the latest fashions and in the most sub
stantial manner, warranted to give the very best
satisfaction, or no sale.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13
FIVE TO TWENTY PER CENT.

The largest stocks Of goods ever off orod in this
market, embracing an endless variety of articles
STAPLE, FANCY AND FASHIONABLE,
In the selection Of which no effort has been spar
cd to render it attractive possible, is now be-
ing opeEed at the
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13

nRESS GOODS,--Such as DeI.aines, Cash
- meres, Silks, Alpaccas, Coburgs, Paramettes,y
etc.; in great abundance, at
+. r.. MILLER & CO.'S.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13

as Produce taken in exchange for go,ds
W. ], HITCHCOCK.
Perrysburg, January I'd, 1901.
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HARDWARE, GROCERIES, &c.

Those wishing to purchase anything in this line
will find it to their ad'antagc to pay my Store visit
before purchasing elsewhere The attention of the
public is respectively invited to nv extensive stock
feeling assured it will be time proftably spent.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13

W. j. HITCHCOCK

II you want to save from
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13
CHEAP DRY GOODS STORE

Of W ]. Hitchcock, ON the corner Of Front and Lou
isiana Avenue, Pcrysburg, Ohio.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13

DRlNTS,- -Gingham, Muslins, (blea ched and un-
i bleached, from y to u yds. wide) Tick.Dgs,
Drills, Stripes, etc, at
Y. Il. MILLER 4 CO.'S.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13

EB-Remeinber the place Opposite the Poss
Office, front street.
A. G.. WILLIAMS 4 BRO
Perry sburg wcod Co, n. Nov. 10th, issl
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-02-13
F. r. MILLER & CO.'S.

;H-Sotice our Market reports in to-day's pspt'
We buy and sell in accordance with the price
there given.
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GOODS g. GROCERIES,.
IMPORTANT TO CLOSE CASH BUYERS

IMPORTANT TO CLOSE CASH BUYERS
CALL At THE SroRR or
W. ]. HITCHCOCK,
II you want to save from
FIVE TO TWENTY PER CENT.
~ MAKIsG CASH ruRcHAsrs.