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The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

ONE OF THE SIGNs.-Capen on his sign
painting shop in Willow street has got out one
Of those peculiar signs which shows three
faces. As you pass down, on the opposite side
of the streetyou see sign with blue ground
bearing an Eagle with the motto "Union and
Liberty, Now and Forever" As you get op-
posite the sign, it reads "Sign Painting" on a
brown ground: passing down the street little,
and you see on green ground the name
"William Capen." Itis got up in Capens good
style, and is worth looking at.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
New Publications.

MISTRESS AND MAID; A Household Story
BY Miss Muloch. New York: Harper &
Brothers.
This charming story, which has been in a
course capitalization in Harper's Magazine, is
now published complete, in neat pamphlet
form, and can be had at the bookstore of A.
Robinson, No. 81 Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
From the Army ofthe Potomac.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF Potomac
Nov. %.
tt, railroad from Aquia Creek was COM
pleti yesterday, and locomotive came down
this morning. Supplies will be received by
rail enceiorward.
T. e enemy are industriously engaged in ex-
tend ng and strengthening their earthworks
in I e rear to the right and left of Fredericks-
bufF Their operations are distinctly visible
thr Ugh glasses from our signal stations
No movements of importance have taken
plate for several days, but reconnaissance is
said to be in progress which promises impor-
tam results.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
Att.' npt to Burn the City of Memphis.
anderson Captured by the Rebels.
CAp,o Nov oe

CARLO, Nov. 2S.
Th incendiaries have been trying to burn
the c y OF Memphis. On Sunday there were
ten different attempts made to set the city on
fire . on Monday fourteen, showing conclu-
sivels that there is concerted movement for
the struction of the city. Great alarm ex-
lists consequence.
On Tuesday morning 250 rebel cavalry took
the { wn of Henderson, on the Mobile d Ohio
railr'i I'd, burning the station house and other
propl 'ty. They also took one company of
fedei soldiers prisoners.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

AssAULT.-Early yesterday morning, as a
party of young Irish Americans were return
ing from dance, they were assaulted in Centre
street, near Cobb's Court by gang of fellows
who threw stones at them. They defended
themselves as well as they could until the ar
rival of officers Stinson and Williams, when
they turned to and assisted the officers in ar
resting five of the gang, who were taken before
the Municipal Court yesterday and fined
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
Various Items.

New YORK, Nov. %.
he SD Massachusetts Regiment marched
froi camp this afternoon to Brooklyn, where
the embarked. Some 3 or other regiments
an, batteries also embarked during the day
E, lently forward movement for the South
is | ow going on from this city.
New HAVEN, CT, Nov. 2s.
he Democrats have carried their ticket at
OH charter election by an average majority of
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

MARTHA WASHINGTON SocIETY-A SER
mon will be delivered in behalf of this society
by Rev. Mr.. Clark, tomorrow evening in the
Methodist e. Church, Chestnut street, services
TO commence at o'clock. A collection will
be taken in aid of the funds of the society.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

gB-The Newburgh IN. " Daily journal
has been discontinued on account of the rise
in the cost of paper and ink. The Poughkeep-
sic Press says ''f there be no abatement in the
price of paper soon, the publishers themselves
will be in condition to be converted into
pulp"
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

GB-The Machias Union, of doubtful 10y
atty, has been temporarily suppressed by law
the law of necessity, its stock of paper hav-
ing run out. We hope when Bro. Drisko gets
a lot of high-priced paper he will make bet
ter use OF it than he has of his low-priced
paper.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

IHE FIRST STEAMER.-Steamship Jura,
Capt. Alton, from Liverpool 18th and London
derry l4th, arrived at this port about o'clock
thursday morning. She brings light cargo
and 90 passengers. Her news has been an
ticipated by the arrival of the Africa at Hall
fax.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

DIRIGo No. S.-Engne Co. No. s, with their
friends had quiet, sociable entertainment
Thanksgiving evening, at the Lowell Street
Hall. Everything passed off in pleasant
and happy manner.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

LARCENY OF MoNEY.-Daniel Ward was
called upon Wednesday evening to stand as
godfather to child of Mrs. Elizabeth Dona-
hue. After the ceremony the parties had a
supper and good time at the house of Mrs.
ID. The lady fell asleep in one chair, with the
baby in her arms, and Ward fell asleep in
another Thursday morning, on waking up,
Mrs. Donahue missed $40 from her purse
that is between her stocking and leg. Sus-
pecting that Ward had stolen it, as he had seen
her take money from that recepticle, she set
Deputy Marshal Head and officer Burr in pur-
suit of him. They found Ward and found the
stolen money! $50 and two $40 bills-upon
him. He was locked up to avail, the action of
the grand Jury
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

COMPANY No. 23-This company of the en-
rolled militia of the State is composed of the
citizens of Ward No. Z. 1t is commanded by
Capt. Harmon, and since the election of Off
GERS in July last, has met semi-weekly for drill.
Adjutant General Hodsdon has recently grant
ed the members of the corps the use of some
of the State muskets for drill purposes
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
Release Of Pierre Soule-Collision.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2S
The political prisoners at Fort Lafayette, in
gliding Pierre Soule, have been released.
Steamer Potomac, which sailed for New
Orleans yesterday, collded with canal
boat in the harbor, losing her stem, and was
obliged to return and go on the dry dock to
itpair.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

The STEAMER THAT SCARED THE EAST
ERN PEoPLE.-Steamer Welland, Capt. Ar
mold, from Montreal for New York, arrived
at this port yesterday afternoon, having put in
to coal up. This is the steamer which so
frightened our people down east, they sup
posing 1t to be the Alabama. Capt Arnold
states that he put in to Frenchman's Bay to
avoid the storm.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

WEsLEYs WAR TABLEAUx, continues to
attract crowded houses at Deering Hall. Two
entertainments will be given to day, this after
noon at and this evening at 1-2 o'clock.
The great success which characterize the rep
reservations of these beautiful paintings, be-
speak their high merit, without any further en-
comium on our part, and the public of Port
land seem fully to realize the fact that they
have good entertainment afforded to them.
by the large crowds which assemble every ev-
ening to witness it. The excitement and
eagerness with which the audience gaze upon
these scenes as they glide along show how
they appeal to the hearts and sentiments Of
the great masses OF the people.
This exhibition will close on Monday evening
next, and we advise all to visit without delay.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

sB-"Slavery is a divine institution" said
George Francis Train, during his discussion
with G. M. Clay in New York. $50 is hell"
shouted an old man in the audience, and the
house came down with "terrific" demonstra-
tions.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

sB- Additional alotments of companies E,
G, ii, /, and X, 18th regiment, for the months
Of May, June, July and August, have been
received and are payable at the City Treasu-
rer's office
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

sBc We trust oar citizens will see TO it in
this soft weather that their sidewalks are clear
ed from snow. Don't wait for it to freeze hard
and thus make slippery walking
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

OXFORD BEARs.-Mr. Stowe of Newry one
morning recently found four bears in his traps,
of which he had six set. Shortly after, he
caught two more. Since Mr.. s. has lived in
Newry-about forty years-he has captured
one Kindred and six of the Bruin family.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

THE EMANCIPATION QUESTION comes up
again for discussion this evening at the hall of
the Mercantile Library Association, corner of
Middle and Plum Street
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

MORE FRUIT.-Ansel Lothrop, No. 134 Fore
street, has received large lot of pine apples
and oranges direct from Cuba Now is your
time to get good fruit at extremely low prices.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

s- Attention is invited to the notice of
the American Telegraph Company, in our
special notice column.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
recton of BARTHOLOMEW and PRESTON
EXHIBITIONS GIVEN
Each Evening at l-2 o'clock,
AND
Wednesday and Saturday Afternoons,
at O'Clock.
70 THE CITIZENS OF PORTLAND.

TO THE CITIZENS OF PORTLAND
The proprietors of the wesley War Tableaux. !"
now on exhibition, deem ii necessary to inform the
public that every effort has been made to procure ac-
curate and truthful sketches of all the principal events
and incidents of
THIS GREAT REBELLION.
Messrs. Bartholomew and Preston the well-known
Artists assisted by several of the leading Artists of
the das have succeeded in representing canvass
the great historical events of the times and at very
large expense they have placed before the public not
only most correct and truthful representation of
these exciting scenes but by all pronounced in every
respect
A WORK OF ART
The unseemiy daubs which are generally produced
for public inspection under the name of Panoramas
have. in great measure, shaken the confidence of
the people; consequently whena meritorious work
is offered to their notice, ii is frequently CONDEMNED
without being II is necessary therefore, to in
form all classes that this Exhibition has met with the
most unbounded success, having been exhibited with
IN the past few months to no less than
100000 SPECTATORS.
This being its first exhibition in this city the pro-
pretors would inform the citizens that they tend
exhibiting IT every evening for ONE WEEK, relying g
upon its intrinsic merits to create the same enthus-
aste patronage which its stay in any other city has
never failed to produce.
~ GOOD Music will enliven the entertain
ment, and an appropriate LECTURE will be deliy-
ered at each exhibition, descriptive of the various
deeply exciting scenes.
TICKETS OF ADMISSIOy-l5 cents; Gallery,
% cents; Children in the evening 10 cents in the
afternoon. cents.
Doors open at 7-commence at I! O'Clock
noy22St
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Portland Daily Press.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Sen 'ence Of a Soldier for Murder
rider in relation to Mail Matter.
Changes i'm the Navy.
WAsuINcroN Nou %

WASHINGTON. Nov %.
gen raj order from the Headquarters OF
the Mili'sry District of Washington fixes Fri
day, the tn day of December, for the execu-
ton, by ,anging in the enclosure of the Old
Capitol Prison, of private John Kessler, of the
103d Me- York Regiment, found guilty by
court MAJ al of the murder OF 1st Lieut.. Lin
sey, of the same regiment.
The col mission to examine into and report
upon the c,ses of prisoners of State confined
in the Old apitol prison, viz, Acting Assistant
General NJ, Jor Sherburn and Capt Parker,
continue tn sr labors nightly. Up< tpre-
noon they hid examined the cs of
thirty have cen set free.
Gen. Reynolds has been pI land
of the first aimy corps. Ma - Pain
ter, aide-de-,lamp TO Major-o al Halleck,
has been detailed as Quartermaster of the
corps.
John f. Wenz has been appointed Collector
of the I'd d strict of Missouri, Vincent St.
Vrain Assess II for New Mexico and ID. X.
Swan Assessor for I'd district of California, un-
der the excl and direct tax law.
The Payraaster-GeDeral is authorized to
change the tations of paymasters within the
limits Of Il pay districts which have been or
may be arranged by him whenever he NAV
deem it net essary for the interests of the SER
The bra ch post Office at the Capitol will re-
sumo its / .siness on the meeting of Congress
on the 1sa of December. Every distributing
office is f;quired to make up a separate bag
for all lett ers and papers addressed TO MEM
bers of CT ngress, exclusive of all other mat
ter, and 81 ich bags are to be labeled Congress,
Washing IN, ID. G" and route agents at Wash
ington VI | deliver these bags direct to the
Congress messenger. First Assistant Post
master q neral Randall. in the order Just is
sued, Sis: All postmasters who make up
packagtJ of mail matter for members of Con-
gress, al mail them direct TO Washington,
should rite distinctly on each package the
word "t ,ngress," embracing therein only mat
ter for Senators and Representatives This
will en bic any distributing office through
which u ey may pass TO place them without
delay IN a Congress bag.
Com. VIM. Smith has been ordered TO report
at New York, to take passage in steamer Cir
cassia Il the purpose of taking command of
the na,t yard at Pensacola.
ASST ant Surgeon Fornan is detached from
the ste ner Rhode Island and ordered to the
Circasst m Assistant Suegeon Webber is de-
tached rom Boston Navy Yard aud ordered
TO the hode Island. Assistant Surgeon Long
shore u detached from Receiving Ship Ohio
and or ,red to the Boston Navy Yard. As
sistant Paymaster Burtis is ordered to the
Connet icut. Acting Paymaster Redfeld is
ordere1 to the Circassian. Acting Master
WinchI ster is ordered to the command of the
MONTE ;llo.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
Municipal Court.---Noy. %.

Timothy Conley, John Flaherty, Thos. Ken
nedy, John Welsh and Michael Barrett. for
drunkenness and disturbance were fined three
dollars and costs EACH
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
BridytOn Acndeu1y,

AT NORTH BRIDG TON, NE.
THE Winter Term will commence on Tuesday,
Il Dec. I'd, 1862, and continue eleven weeks
c. f. HILTON, A. NJ, Principal.
I. III. MEAD, Secretary.
North Bridgton, Nov. 4. 1862 novJ Gods wtdec4
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

Gy-There are All Postmistresses in the
United States.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

gB-The Thanksgiving vacation in our pub
lie schools expires to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
COrhapn Seuujuary

GOrham Selninafy.
VNHE Winter Term of this Institution will COM
Il mence on Tuesday, December I'd, and continue
eleven weeks.
For any further information apply to the Secre-
tary or j. b. WEBB, Principal.
J. A. WATERMAN, Secretary.
noy10 deod& w3w2l
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
100000 SPECTATORS.
EDUCATIONAL.
North Yarmouth Academy,

YARMOUTH, NE.
FISHE Winter Term will commence on Tuesday,
Il Dec. 2d. and continue eleven weeks.
For information apply To Z. 5. HoYr, Principal,
movie d&w2w22 JAMES RATES. Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
Board Wanted,

4 married copple wishes board and lodging for
IA the winter in respectable family.
Address Immediately g., Box 33 p o.
nov27 d3ts
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
Shirts, Shirts.

G. E N T L E M Z. N.
IF you want cheap and perfect fitting shirt, please
Il leave your measure for Mrs. A. MOFFOTT's cele-
braed Oval Yoked Shirts made from the best cloths
and good custom work, at the very lowest prices.
eY- Remember the place,
MRS. A. MOFFOTT's,
No. 27 Market Square,
Orders respectfully solicited by Mrs Moffott, who
will pay personal attention to the same aul2eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
Fryebury Academy.

TENTiE Winter Term of this institution will com.
Il mence Wednesday, Dec. 81. 1862, and will con
Time ten weeks.
MR.. Is. 2. SNOW, A. NJ, Principal
ID. b. SEWALL sec'y
Fryeburg, Nov. 10. 1862. noy24 div
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

A Nd three four single gentlemen can find
n pleasant rooms and good board by applying i'm
mediately at 81 MIDDLE STREET. noylI 2woods
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
NOTICE.

[NOR SALE, in Newcastle az Damariscotta Mills
II about eighty good seasoned Pine Boards; lots
of Shingles Laths. Re; Timber for small house
frame; a quantity of White Oak Boards and Plank
been kept under cover about eight months.
Any one wanting TO buy call
JAMES MULIGAN,
novl0 diff ON the premises.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
Oak Grove Seminary,

THE Winter Term opens on the 25th inst TO con
i tinue eleven weeks.
AUGUSTINE JONES' A. B. Principal.
Circulars forwarded to any person who may wish
further information by addressing
JAMES VAN BLASCOM,
noYlS eod6t yassaIboro, Maine
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

Franklin Family School for Boys,
TOPSHAM MAINE.
TENHE Winter Session will commence Nov 18th
Il and continue twelve weeks. Number of pupil.
lmited-tye vacances at present.
For "Circular," &c. please send 10 the Principal
noyl2d2w WARREN JOHNSON.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

continue tn tr labors nightly.
noon they l,sd examined the
them, and Il. on their report
thirty have /, cen set free.
Gen. Reynolds has been pIi
of the first aimy corps. Nal
ter, aide-de-lamp to Major
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
TO LET.

I1NHE commodious Chamber in the northerly cor
ner OF the new brick block, corner of Lime ant
MIX streets, directly facing the market Rent ow
Enquire ut office OF
OCEAN INSURANCE CO.,
oePt 10 lSbz dtf No. q ExchanCe ST.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29
THROUGH TICKETS

ITO NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA, BALTI-
L MORE and WASHINGTON, and TO all parts OF
the WEST and SOUTH and NORTH WEST. via. all
the most popular routes and at the io,cest Boston
rates, for sale by w. ID. LITTLE. Agent.
Oot. 2. diff Office 81 Exchange st.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-29

OUR stock in this department Is complete. COM
~ prising every article used in the art
MORRISON & co,
june24dtfw3t 2s. Market Square.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-08-22

vation, under the second article of the treaty
Of the twenty-seventh Of February, eighteen
hundred and fifty-hve, and that ky reason OF
the setting apart of said kome reseT salion
they were forced from their settlements and
subjected to loss and damage by the destruc-
tlon of their Improvements therefore
BE IL enacted By Tie Senate and House Of Repre-
ssntatiVes Of the UahsR Stats Of america il Con
gress assembled That it shall aud may be lawful
for each Of such settlers. within three months
from and after the passage of this act, to file
bis decarhtOry statement with the proper reg
lister and receiver, descriptive Of the tract so
settled upon and improved and under such
regulations as may be prescribed by the Secre-
tnry of the Interior, sai1 settler shall he per-
mitted to establish bis claim by the production
OF testimony showing Compliance with all the
requirements of the pre- empton law up to the
period when sal settler was oustel by reason Of
the premises falling within the aforesaid Indian
home reservation; that the testimony requirla
under this act shall be the affidavit of tm
Claimant himself, taken before the register nnl
receiver, and shall show the date of tho com
mcncement pnd the periol of continuance of hi
improvements, the extent of the same size
bis habitation, the time and labor required il
its construction, extent of other improvements
nnd the cost to him and value of the same, anl
value of crop derived from the same the allida
Wit to be corroborated by dsintercsted ieatmo
ny.
See. 2. And be ii FURTHER enacted, That upd
the return of such testimony to the Department
it shall be the duty of the Secretary Of the 1pter
ior finally to adjudge the validity or invaidit
of each claim and in regard to those shown
be bona iido under the presumption law, to re
port n list of the same, with all the testimony
to Congress, stpulaling such award as shout
be paid as damages growing ont of the loss ant
destruction of such improvements ~ reason q
the appropriation of such settlements to the Id
dian reservation, ns aforesaid Propiaed Tha |
the land officers of The local hind office herci |
mentioned shall not receive any additional pa |
or fees for the services hereby required of them
Approved, July Ia, 1862
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-08-22
BUSINESS MATTERs,
S-T-1e6o-x.
nRAKE,S PLANTATION RLTTERS.

They purify, strengthen, aud nvgofate.
They create u healthy appetite.
They are an nutidote to change Of water anu
diet.
They overcome effects of dissipation aud late
hours.
They strengthen the system aud enliven the mind.
They prevent miasmalic aud intermittent feyers.
They purify the breath, and acdity OF the
stomach
They cure Dyspepsia anil Constipation.
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera, aud Cholera Nor
bus
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head
ache.
They are the best Bitters in the world. They
make the weak man strong, and are exhausted
NATURES great restorer. They are made OF pure
St. Croix Rum, the celebrated Calisaya Bark,
roots aud herbs and are taken with tue pleasure
of u beverage, without regard to age or time OF
day. Particularly recommended to delicate
persons requiring gentle stimulant Holi by
all Grocers and Druggists. Sold i'll Whining
ton, Del. by
DR.. A. II. 0rimahaw Co.,
Rice s. HARLAN,
q. Is. Thompson,
Edward Bringhurst Co, -..
Alfred Walton,
V. c. Gilpin,
John l.. Russell,
Edward Mclnpl,
Dr. J Simms & Son,
w. II. Almond Co.,
And by the proprietors,
p ii. DRAKE u CO..
iy15.Gm. No. 202 Broadway, N. y,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-08-22

1nE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK, No. III Mar
ket Street, Wilmington, Delaware. Office open b
receive deposits and make payments, daily, eX
oept Sundays, from o o'clock, A. NJ, till P
VI. On Tuesday evenings. irom to 8 o'clock
and on Saturday evenings from & to O'Clock.
Profits upon deposits in this institution aftel
payment OF necessary expenses, are all to he di,
vidcd among the depostors, Dividends are de
clarcd aemi-annualy, IN the months Of April aut
October. Two dividends Of 3 per cent. each fol
6 months (heing at the rate of 4 per cent. pei
aDnuu) have been made, payable October
1861, and April /, 1862.
The Charter euacts that no member OF th,
Board of Managers shnll he entitled to receive
any profit or emolument for his services as such
or he allowed to borrow any funds deposited will
the Corporation.
Managers- William $. Hilles, Edward Belts
Eli Todd, Joseph W. Day, Charles W. Rowland
Thomas W. Bowers, George W. Bush, Edwar,
Moore, Leonard Il. Wales, Clement b. Smyth
Dir. j. +. Vaughan, james Scott VIM. Canby
WILLIAM s. lILLEs, President.
GEoHuE w. Bush, Vice President.
JouN p. MGLEAR. Treasurer,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-08-22
CRITTENDEN'S
PHILADELPHIA COMMERCIAL
COLLEG & E,
NJ. r.. corner 7+h 80 Chasnut cts

PHILADELPHIA,
THIS INSTITUTION,
Which fsTAnLaHRD In lsli, and is now consequently
IN the eighteenth year of its EXISTENCE numbers anon
its graduates hundreds oil the successful Merchsn
and Business Men ot our Country.
THE OBJECT
OF the Institution Ia solely Afford young men cillt
for thorough preparation for business.
The BRANCHES TAUGHT
Are Bo1RkERPisH AS applicable to the virioUs dopari
ments Of trades ptySANshlP both plain pnd ornamental
COMMERCIAL LAW, MATnEMArrs, NAVIGATION, CivI ENui
NEEiNu, DnAWiEt, rHosOdKPul, and MOnLRN LANGUAGES
THE SYSTEM OF INSTRUCTION
Is psGular classes lessons are made use Of b
eac student is taught individually 80 that he may CON
mence at any tine and attend al whatever hours az
most cOnyenunt.
CATALOGUES
Are Issued fnnually after ths ldth of April containin
names OF the students or the year and full icuar
oIets & and may be- obtained at any time by address
ng the princpsl
IN EXTENSIVE ACCOMMODATIONS
Wii spread repUtdiiOn and the lengthy "a peitence Of
IrBepm tiH Institution offers facilities supel an
other IN the country for young Wishing to prepai
for business, aud 10 obtain 1T the timn DiPLOAl
ightch trW proUr recommendation for them 10 any Me
camille House
pS- CrinsspES's Series gf 7fedfises on BooRKRRpIs
now more widely circulated than any other work on h
subject, are for sale nt the College.
S. HODGES CRITTENDEN,
AhoraeyG-Lep,
PRINCIPAL.