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The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
Expedition to st. Mary's.
A Member Of the Ninth Maine Wounded
Bombardment and Destruction of the
Town.
NEW YORK, Nov. %.

NEW YORK, Nov. 90.
The Herald has Fernandina letter of the
10th, giving an account of the bombardment of
st. Mary's by the gunboat Mohawk with the
Steamer Neptune, with detachment of the
9th Maine, Col. Rich. The expedition pro-
ceeded to st. Mary's on the 9th. The troops
landed and were fired upon by the rebels
One Of our men was pounded severely. The
rebels then mustered strongly, and the Nep-
tune, with the troops, left the wharf, whereup-
on the Mohawk fired shells for twenty minutes
into the town. The firing ceased in corise-
quence oil a female approaching the ship. 1t.
Durand went ashore and communicated with
her. On his return Capt Hughes hauled off,
with the intention Of returning to Fernandina
The rebels arrived and discharged a volley of
musketry at the ship one shot grazing the
captains cap. He instantly returned abreast
of the town, and kept up an incessant fire for
an hour and hall. Half the town was re-
duced to ashes, and almost every house was
more or less injured. Previous to firing the
second time, Capt. Hughes invited all the wo-
men on board his ship, but they refused. No
guns were aimed at the houses in which they
ensconsed themselves.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24

LAUNCH OF A STEAMER.-The steamer
Harvest Moon was successfully launched from
Dyer's shipyard in Cape Elizabeth, about IL
o'clock Saturday. Quite large number of
spectators were present, Notwithstanding the
unfavorable appearance of the weather.
The steamer is built in the most substantial
manner, of the best of white oak, and is of
beautiful model. She measures 100 feet keel.
20 feet beam, 10 feet hold, and is about $50
tons burthen. Her engines are to be furnished
by the Portland Company. 1t has not yet been
decided by her owners, Messrs. Delano & Lang
and Mr.. Charles Spear, of Boston, what shall
be done with the boat. Should not Govern
ment take her up, there are several profitable
routes which are open for her. Her builder,
Joseph W. Dyer, Esq, may congratulate him
self upon turning out such a handsome and
substantial craft.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
FROM WASHINGTON.
Late Mediation RumOrs Humbugs.
Disgraced Officers of the Army.

WASHINGTON, Nov. %.
The sensation batch OF rumors of mediation
and Intervention brought by the Persia is spu-
rious.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has
addressed letter to each of the Assessors to
the effect that when the annual assessment for
September and the returns thereof of their As
sistants are complete, they will consider
whether the services of portion of their As
sistants cannot be dispensed with, at least un-
til May, 1868, retaining those best qualified for
the duty consequent upon the business relat-
ing to manufactures. If any Assessor finds
such reduction of his Assistants impracticable,
he is requested to communicate the circum-
stances for the consideration of the Bureau.
Lieut.. Commander De Haven has been or
dered to the command of the Penobscot
Paymastsr Washington Irving has been Or
dered to the st. Lawrence.
The War Department has commenced the
publication of the names of dismissed officers
for, among other causes, being absent without
leave, intoxication, dsrespectful language to-
wards che President and commanding officers,
cowardce, &c. The first printed list comprises
eighty-one Captains and Lieutenants.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoroMAo
RumOrs of JacksOn's Command.
Death of General Patterson.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. %.
The Washington Star contains the follow
ing: An impression prevailed quite extensive
ly in front yesterday friday and this fore
noon that Gen. Early and Gen. McCals divis-
ions of Stonewall Jackson's corps were ad-
vancing upon Washington, and had arrived in
the vicinity of Mddleburg and Leesburg.-
We, however, state what we know in SAYING
that if Jackson comes in this direction with
less than 100000 men, that Gen. Heintzleman
will hardly let him get back to the mountains
again, so that there need be little fear that we
shall hear the report of his artillery in this
city. We do not believe that the rebel troops
who now hover around oursimmediate front,
are in any considerable force whatever.
Private dispatches received in this city con-
vey the sad intelligence OF the death OF Gen.
Frank Patterson. He died in his tent near
Fairfax Court House, of camp fever
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
Burning of Lama, NO., Confirmed.
Gueriilas Swarming in Kansas.
LEAvENwnRrH Nov :


A letter from Fort Scott, dated the 18th inst,
says that the burning of Lamar, No. by the
rebels has been confirmed. The train looked
for has safely arrived, though not without
great caution and perseverance having been
exercised on the part of its commanding oiii-
GERS. A train of 100 wagons started on Sun
day for Gen. Blunt's command, mostly load
ed with clothing. They had not proceeded
but few miles, when Maj. Henning received
news that authorized him in ordering it back
to wait for a larger escort.
Llvingston's guerilla band has twice been in
Kansas, on Dry Wood Creek, numbering and
plundering indscriminately.
Four men arrived here yesterday from below,
and report-a train of 200 wagons on the way
up. They think it probable that it will have
TO fight its way through, there being greatly
superior number of rebels at Carthage. They
report that the rebels are rapidly concentrat-
ing at that place, and the brush is swarming
with bushwackers from Spring river to Shang-
hae.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
Jackson supposed TO be retreating.
Destruction of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad.
PHILADFIpHIA. Nov. %

IHILAIIEIPHIA, NOV. z.
The Baltimore Americans Harper's Ferry
letter of yesterday says: 1T is rumored that
jackson is still near Winchester with 10000
men. The general impression is that he is re-
firing towards Gordonsville. All is quiet along
the lines. Gen. Geary is sending daily recon-
noissances to observe the movements of the
enemy.
The main track of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad is torn up for twenty-five miles, and
the rails are rendered useless by heating. The
ties are all burned. On an average there are
only seventy rails per mile fit for relaying
The sidings at Martinsburg are all burned.
The river has only risen two inches, but
further rise is expected from the rains in the
mountains"
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24

Thomas Wendal, one of the patriarchs
of Pennington, died on Wednesday, at the age
of 92. He was mong the pioneers of that
region.
.g.-Mayor Stetson of Bangor has received
$1,000 in U. S. currency stamps, which he has
placed in the Banks of that city for distribu-
ton.
sg-The Pioneer says that steamboating on
the ST. John river has been increasing during
the past few years. The present season there
are no less than six boats between st. Johns
and Woodstock.
SB- The extravagantly high prices and
scarcity of paper stock are leading to the de-
velopment Of numerous substitutes for cotton
material. Bass wood straw and corn husks
are all likely to be brought intorequisiton. We
understand that Messrs. Dennison a. Co. at
Mechanic Falls, propose the erection of the
proper machinery for preparing straw. 20 per
cent. of which, it is believed, may be used in
paper consistently with a good article as the
result.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24

A THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE SOL
pIERs.-We learn that it is proposed to give
the soldiers Of the 7th Maine, and also those
at Fort Preble a thanksgiving dinner. The
poultry will be purchased, cooked, and sent
over to each regiment. Persons who desire TO
send pies, puddings, &C., are requested to leave
them on Wednesday the 26th, between the
hours of nine A. NJ. and five p. NJ; those from
the western part of the city may be left at
Robinson's eating saloon, under Lancaster
Hall, and those from the eastern Wards, at the
old Custom House, Fore street.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
New York Market.

NEW YORK. Nov. o.
Cottondnll, irregular and lower sales $50 bales at
So a CT for middhng uplands
Fiour-State and Western quite firm; Superfne
State 65 a 75; Extra do 5 95 9. 90; Round Hoop
Ohio 10 a 50; Superine Western 5e5 a 75;-
Common TO good extra Western 90 a 25; South
ern unchanged; Mixed TO good 65 a. So; Fancy
and Extra 90 q 3 90; Canada shade firmer; Extra
800 a s 95.
Wheat-lc better; Chicago spring II 90 "a; Mil
waukee club q a 81 Amber Iowa l 81 a l 35;
Winter Bed Western 81 a i3; Amber Michigan
l i3 q A; Mixed Western l 40; White Michigan
] "a q 60.
Corn--shade frmer; Mixed Western 10 67 Il for
shipping. chiefly at the inside price; Go q 60 for east
ern; SO a "a for unsound; White Western rs a 76
oats-more active and firmer sales Jersey, North
and Western at GA a Co.
Beef-more active; Country Mess 90 a 10 15;-
Prime 50 a O0 Repacked Chicago II 90 a 10 20; /;
Prime Mess 20 90 a % 90.
Pork-quiet and unchanged; Mess l3 25 a 133 37i,
closing at the inside price; Prime Ii 80 q II 62;-
Prime Mess l3 90 a l6 90 for old and new.
Sugars-frm; New Orleans 10. q r.
Cofee-quiet.
Molasses--quiet; New Orleans 27t g S5;; Porto
Rico 80 a 40.
Fish-quet.
Freights to Liverpool-quiet; cotton nominal
-four q Sd grain s! e 9!d in bulk and ships bags.
WOol-quiet.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24

A FIRE PREVENTED AND LIFE SAVED
About one O'Clock Sunday morning officers
Henry and Meserve, while going their round,
observed fire in the dwelling house of Mrs
Touro, alias "Kitty Kentuck" in Hancock St
The officers burst open the door and found a
large pile of wood around the stove on fire,
while Kitty laid upon the floor in state of
intoxication. They succeeded in throwing the
burning wood out of the building, before the
fire had communicated to any part of it. But
for the providential discovery of the fire the
building would have been burned and Kitty
would have lost her life
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
Capture of Three More Rebel Schooners
The Burning of the Alleghanian.

WASHINGTON, Nov. %.
The Navy Department has been informed of
the capture by tue schooner Hale, in the Mas
sau river, Of the schooner Wave, laden with
turpentine and cotton.
The Daylight boarded the Racer, OF Nassau,
n. p, off Wilmington. The crew of the latter
made their escape, and afterwards Intellectually
fired upon the boats crew of the Daylight
The Racer had TO be abandoned in conse-
quence, but her cargo, which was principally
salt, was saved.
1t is ascertained from other dispatches that
the expedition which fired the Alleghanian was
led by Lieut.. Wood, formerly OF the U. S. Ma
Wy. Several Of the incendiaries have been cap
tured, one of whom confessed that he was the
rebel pilot in the expedition.
Gen. Fitz James Porter's trial is delayed by
the non-arrival of witnesses.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24

DEATH OF AN AGED CITIzEN.-We record
this morning the death of another of our
venerable citizens, Captain Cornelius Bedlow,
who died on Saturday, at the age of IS years.
He was born in the island of Bermuda, April
17S7, and at an early period of his life went to
Philadelphia, where he engaged in seafaring
business, and before his minority expired be-
came master of a vessel Prior to the war of
1872 he removed to this city, and for some
years was master of a vessel from this port.
Subsequently he commenced business in Fede-
raj street, which, for long series of years, he
followed. Within two years he has suffered
two paralytic shocks, but up to within about
week prior to his death he was able TO be about
He has been member of the First Baptist
Church in this city for half century. He
was an honest man and his last end was peace
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24

A NAN ON FIRE!-Two of our policemen,
between two and three o'clock Sunday morn
ing, discoyereda man on fire! He had placed
his lighted pipe in his coat pocket, and the fire
had communicated with it and was burning
away at great rate when the officers discov-
cred it. In endeavoring to extinguish it the
man burned his hand severely, and the police
men put the fire out for him.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
Federal Occupation of Ripley and
OriZaba.
Resignation Of Gov. Rector of Arkansas
CAIRO. Nov, %.

CAIRO, Nov. %.
The reconnaissance from Lagrange to Ripley,
Miss, returned last night, having occupied
that place and Orizaba, eight miles south of it
in "A hours. Our forces took 80 or 90 prioners
and 10 horses and mules. Our loss was
nothing.
The Grenada Appeal of the 18th, appeals to
the people OF Mississippi to rally en- masse
around Gen. Pemberton, to thus increase
their army to hundred thousand.
Gov. Rector of Ark, has resigned. Judge
Fitch is acting until Flanagan the governor
elect is installed.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
Evacuation Of MurfreesbOrO.
General Bragg to Contest every inch of
Tennessee.
Disposition Of other Rebel Troops.

NASHVILLE, Nov. 81.
Murfreesboro has been evacuated, and the
rebels are retiring TO Tullahoma. 1t is said
they are fortifying there. Bragg's army has
been divided into two corps, under Polk and
Hardee.
NASHVILLE, Nov. %.
Gen. Davis captured forty-three rebels to-
day, fifteen of whom were scouting on Stones
River. Heavy cannoDading was heard this
morning in the direction of Lebanon. Cause
unknown.
The rebels report that Bragg is moving on
Murlreesboro instead of evacuating it,
Letters received here state that JEFF. Davis
requires Bragg TO fight every inch of Tennes-
see soil.
Breckinridge's division occupies Shelbyville,
and the rest of the army is south OF Duck
River, iortifying Elk Ridge. Kirby Smiths
corps was crossing the Tennessee on Thurs
day. The bridge across the Tennessee River
at Bridgeport is nearly finished.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
Various Items.

New YORK, Nov. %.
Not word of news has been received from
Washington by telegraph, since o'clock this
afternoon.
The Poukeepsie Eagle office and buildings
were burned to-day. Loss S25O00.
CINCINNATI, Nov. %.
Gen. Fremont arrived here this evening" un-
accompanied by any one.
The military Court of Inquiry into General
Buelfs campaign convenes at indianapolis in
the middle OF the coming week. 1t will con-
tinue several days. Gen. Buell. has prepared
a full defence.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
From Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Nov. %.
Seventy-iye Of Morgan's and FORESTS men
were brought in to-day. On Thursday we
captured guerilla provision train near Clarks-
vile and thirty prisoners. Bragg is at Tulla-
homa.
Messrs. Brownlow and Maynard addressed
an immense crowd last night The onion
war feeling is increasing. Military intelligence
interdicted.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24

ARREST OF A BURGLAR.-Jeremiah Ragan,
OF this city, was arrested yesterday forenoon
just as he had succeeded in breaking into the
"Quimby House" in Westbrook. Hehad brok-
en- pane Of glass in one of the windows, re-
moved the fastening, raised the window and
entered the house, when he was arrested. He
was brought to the city and lock up for ex-
animation
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24

ALLoTMENTs FOR 18TH REGIMENr.-The
allotment rolls of companies Z, G, and K, aud
Of companies f, and l, in part, of the 18th
regiment, have been received and the amounts
thereof will be paid at the City Treasurer's
office. Company HIS roll has not been re-
ceived. 1t is expected within ten days, Of
which notice will be given.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
Cavalry Attack near Halltown,

New YORK, Nov. %.
A Harper's Ferry dispatch of the 22d to the
Herald says: Our working parties were at
tackled this morning near Halllown, by troops
of rebel cavalry. Gen. Leary ordered six
masked guns to open upon them. They were
driven back at the first round and shelled as
long as they were in range. Several men and
horses were placed hors du combat We did
not lose man.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24

gE- The steamer Daniel Webster, which
has been purchased by parties in Boston, and
designed for a government transport during
at Franklin Wharf. The guards on each side
are to be cut off about four feet, the boilers
will be drawn into the centre of the boat, aud
such other alterations made as will render her
q staunch sea going craft.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
Movements of Steamships.

MONTREAL, Nov. 90.
The Anglo Saxon passed Farther Point at
1l.40 last night, with q cabin and 81 steerage
passengers She was detained by fog "a
hours. She reached Quebec at $50 this after
noon. The Nova Scotian passed Farther Point
outward bound at $40 this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24

lB- The Criminal term of the supreme
Judicial Court will open tomorrow. The
grand jurors will be in attendance to transact
business. The traverse jurors do not come in
until Tuesday, December 9th.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
Senator from New Iersev.

TRENTON, Y. j., Nov. %
Governor Olden to-day appointed Richard
S. Field, of Princeton, U. S. Senator to fill the
vacancy occasoned by the death of Hon. John
X. Thompson. The term expires on the 4th
of NJ Ii next
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24

Sy- Harper's Weekly and Leslie's Illustra-
ted newspapers, for this week. have been re-
ceived at the bookstore of A. Robinson, No. 81
Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24

sB- Senator Fessenden leaves the city to-
day for Washington, to attend to his duties
there. Congress commences its session next
Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
Shirts, Shirts.
Great Improvement i'm
II OR S EFT RAININ

II o r S E-T r. MING.
~ AFTER many years experience in the
SrTN old STYLE thorough course of instruc-
xW[! tions by Prot. j. 5. RAREy and i've years
-N>Ss~~ practice in his art the subscriber will
hold himself in readiness at his place to tame and
train any Colts vicious horses to saddle harness
in the only true way. Ny motto-"kindness over
cruelty" Charges reasonable.
J. W. ROBINSON, SOUTH STREET.
czg- Persons having Colts unruly Horses will
find il to their advantage to call as above.
HORSES FOR SALE would take this opportu-
nifty say that will sell two three good business
horses. VERY CHEAP. novl3
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
Milk Route for Sale.

pY inquiry at this office. No. 90 Exchange St.,
Id one hear OF a chance to buy ''MILk
ROUTE in which there Is not customer who has
faied to pay his monthly bis. A favorable chance
is thus offered TO any who may wish TO engage in
the business, or to enlarge his present route"
povl2 eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
At Deering Hall.
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY!
Commencing Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
WESLEY'S
w AR TABL UX!
THE only complete artistic work of the kind in ex.
Il istence, being complete history of this great
contest, illustrating all the principal
Battles, Bombardments, Naval ENGAGEMENTS, Marches, Pa
rades, Sieses, Reviews, Camp Life,
Not only showing all the principal Forti6cations,
Towns and Cities, but also following our brave
troops through their various positions and eyolu-
uons, the whole forming a series of
Artistic and Beautiful Scenes.
Painted with lie-like accuracy under the gifted d
recton of BARTHOLOMEW and PRESTON
EXHIBITIONS GIVEN
Each Evening at . LIZ o'clock,
Wednesday and Saturday Afternoons,
at O'Clock.
THANKSGIVING DAY!
Two Grand Perfornances--con
mencing at 3 and z o'clock.
TO THE CITIZENS OF PORTLAND.
The proprietors of the "Wesey's War Tableaux,"
now on exhibition deem it necessary to inform the
rubc that every effort has been made to procure ac
curae 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 da' have succeeded in representing on canvass
the great historical events of the times and very
largo expense they have placed before the public not
only amost correct aud truthful representation of
respect,
A WORK OF ART
The unseemy daubs which are generally produced
Tor public inspection under the name of Panoramas
have in great measure, shaken the confidence of
the people; consequently, when meritorious work
is offered to their notice. il is frequently CONDEMNED
without being 1t 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-
prletors would inform the citizens that they tend
exhibifing II every evening for ONE WEEK, relying
upon It's intrinsic merits to create the enthusi-
astic 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 dev-
cred at each exhibition descriptive OF the various
deeply exciting scenes.
TICKETS OF ADuISsIOy-I5 cents; Gallery,
- cents Children in the evening, 10 cents in the
afternoon, 9 cents
Doors open at 7-commence at I. O'Clock.
noy22st
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
North Yarmouth Academy,
YARMOUTH ME

FUvHE Winter Term will commence on Tuesday,
IL Dec. I'd and continue eleven weeks.
For information apply to f. ). HoYT, Principal, or
novl9 DIS w2w22 JAMES BATES, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
Vermont Butter.

ZC J.F. WEEKS 4 CO.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Portland Daily Press.
Reply of the Mayor of Fredericksburg to
the Demand for Surrender.
Rebels Preparing to Defend the City.
Federal Artillery being placed I'm
Position.
Rebels Preparing to Defend the City.
A Train Carrying Women and Children
fired into by mistake.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoroNAo.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMAC,l
Falmouth, Va, Nov. %, II NJ
The following is the reply of the Mayor Of
Fredericksburg to the demands of Gen. Burn
side, which, owing to the late hour, could not
be had last night:
Mayors Office, Fredericksburg.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
State of Maine.
NOTICE.

NOR SALE in Newcastle, at Damariscotta Mills,
IL about eighty NJ good seasoned Pine Boards; lots
of Shingles. Laths, &c; 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
noyl0 diff On the premises.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24
FOR SALE & TO LET.
House for Sale.

House for Sale.
A TWO story wooden house. nearly new. in GOOD
~ repair; and well arranged for two families. with
Iand enough for two more houses, will be sold AT
bargain. large part of the purchase money can
remain on mortgage. if desired
Nov. %. diff
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-24

COOper's Shop to Let.
On Commercial Street, head of Hobson's Wharf.
" Inquire of j. ii. HAMLEN,
sep4tf Office on Hobson's Wharf
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1862-10-24

THE DIFFERENCE The Republicans oil
Centre county voted for Democrat, VIM.
II. Blair-absent in the Army-for Dis
tr;ct Attorney of that county. In Union
county, the Democrats voted against a
Republican, Alfred Hayes-also absent in
the service-for the same Office in our
county: they also circulated, 10 West Buff
faloe and Miflinburg, the !alsehood that
Mr.. Hayes did not want and would not
accept the office.
The Republicans Of Union county gener-
ally voted for Mr.. Hagenbucb, a War DEM
ocrat, for Auditor but not hundred Dem
ocra,s supported Mr.. Sheckler, Republi-
can, for Surveyor......though gh neither Of
these gentlemen had formal opposition.
These facts show how much more liber-
al aud patriotic are the Republicans.
Their opponents gave aud yielded nothing
but, while constantly coaxiug our party
for votes, refused to show any correspond
ing generous feeling.