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THE CITY HALL, IN PORTLAND.

On Tuesday, the 18th day OF August next
at IL o'clock A.,
for the purpose Of nominating candidate to rep
resent the district In the 3sth Congress.
The basis Of representation will be as follows
Each city and town will be entitled to one dele
gate and 10 one additional delegate for every sew
snty.ave votes cast for the Republican candidate
for Governor In 1897.
The Committee will be In session at the City
Hall, In Portland, on the morning OF the ConVen
ton, at 10 A. NJ, TO receive credentials.
NAru'L q. MARSHALL, JoHS Lynch,
sEwALL N. Gross, J, A WATERMAN,
john ID. LINCOLN. DASiELSrhsoS'
GEORaE III. kSOwLrON,
Rep. Dist. Committee.
July 25th, 1867. 3~Ji
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LIMERICK,

VIM. B. Barker, Capt, II. o. Libbey !
John Simpson, Jr., 2, ii. ii. Burbank D. .
+. Watson 4. Lieuts.
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CONGRESSIONAL
CONVENTION.
FIRST DISTRICT

Tho Republicans and all other citizens OF the
First Congressional District who support the State
and National Administrations, are requested to
meet In convention ut
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REPUBLICAN NOMINATION.

FOR GOVERNOR.
ABNER COBURN
OF sKowHEoAN.
roR SENATORS,
GIDEON TUCKER. or SAoo,
LUTHER SANBORN. or PARsoSsFIELD.
JOHN WENTWORTH, OF KIrTKRr.
FoR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
short rerm)
ALFRED HULL, OF Su,PLEiGu,
(LOng rermJ
DIMoN ROBERTS, or LYMAN.
FOR sHERITT,
GEORGE GOODWIN, OF WELLS.
rOR REGISTER or pExDs,
SAMUEL G. ADAMS, OF INVITED.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER,
JOHN HALL, OF NORM Berwick.
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THE ATLANTIC for the coming month offers
to its readerr the following "Thc New GYM
nastics;" Mr.. Axtcll,"a story that promises
well; "My Daphne" poem; Concerning Dis
agreeable People," an entertaining paper;
"The Sam Adams Regiments in the Town of
Boston," "Life in the Open Air." from the
pen of the lamented Major Winthrop; "To
william Lowell Putnam" "The Horrors of
San Domipgo;" "My Lost Art;" ''In War
Time;" "Amy Wentworth" one Of Whittier's
sweet songs; "Thorcau;" "a Summer Day."
concluding with Reviews and Literary Notices.
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ALFRED.

Jas. o. Mclntirc. Capt., G. II. Knowltou
/, John N. Stimson Q, Lieuts.
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ARruuR's HoNE MAGAZINE is welcome as ey-
err The August number contains very fine
engraving, and variety of choice reading
Miss Townsend's story, "Battle-Fields of our
Fathers" has special interest just at this
time, apart from the real merit of the story. =
1t is progressing finely.
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GERS rs shall be reasonable and proper IN the
premises. :,
SEC. 0. find be IL further enacted, That all
slaves of persons who shall hereafter be engag-
ed in rebellion against the Government OF the
United States, or who shall IN any way give aid
or comfort thereto, escaping from such per.
sons, and taking refuge within the lines OF the
army ;'and all slaves captured from such per.
sons, or deserted by them, and coming under
the control OF the Government OF the United
States; and all slaves Of such persons found, or
being within any place occupied by rebel for.
ces, and aferward occupied by the forces OF
the United States, shall be deemed captives OF
war, and shall be forever free Of their seryii-
ude, and not again held rs slaves.
SIC. 10. .8nd be IL further enacted, That no
slave, escaping into any State, Territory or the
District Of Columbia, from any other State.
shall be delivered mp, or in any way impeded
or hindered Of his liberty, except tor CRIME, or
some oifense against the laws, unless the person
claiming such fugitive shall FIRST make oath that
the person tO whom the labor or service ofsuch
fugitive Is alleged 10 be due, Is his lawful own.
er, and has not borne arms against the United
States In the present rebellion, nor In any way
given aid and comfort thereto; and no person
engaged In the military or naval service OF ,ne
United States shall, under any pretense what
ever, assume to decide on the validity OF ue
claim Of any person 10 the service or labor of
any other person, or surrender mp any such
person 10 the claimant, on pain Oh osihs us
missed from the service. r..,,,.
SIC. II. ind be u further enacted, Ina, 'ne
President of the United States IL authorifed 20
employ persons Of African descent as ne may
deem Necessary and proper for the suppression
Of ,h;. rrbellion; and for this purpose he may
oacanire and use them In ,nch manner a. he
NAV Judge best for the public welfare
SEc. ~. lind 6en ls,hsr tndt,sa; .ns s, ,he
a,;,sJ 10 make provision for the Transports
,;on colonization, and settlement, In some
,ropicsi country beyond the limits Of the Unit
ed States, of such persons Of the African race,
made free By the provisione Of this act, rs ruay
be willing 90 emigrate, having first obtained
the consent Of the Government Of said coun-
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10


On the diving in of our pickets Col. Candy
marched in force to that point and after anxious
~ waiting until night without any appearance of
the enemy returned 20 Fort Craig, leaving his
camp fires burning.
Col. Canbys spy. Green. has captured the Prin
cipaI spy of Gen Silly and from him it was as
certained that the forces uuder Sibley consisted of
Is 900 troops at AlIimuso and l5.0tlO behind,
with eight cannon and 300 beeyes, and that he
expected renforcements soon of .OOO lancers.
Under these circumstances Judge Watts is
confident that no general engagements had taken
place, but perhaps only skirmishing OF the ad
vance guard, which resulted in the falling back
of our troops on Fort Craig in order to prevent
the Texan cavalry from getting between our
forces in the advance and their notifications at
Fort Craig. err
The recently published dispatch form Denver
CITY is not on its face authentic, and must have
been verbally communicated through line of
express riders over a distance of seventy miles,
and Judge Watts has information which satisfies
him that the account is to say the least highly
exaggerated and some parts untrue.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The Government has
received Information from Fortress Monroe, that
yesterday the iron clad steamer Merrimac and
the guiIboats jamestown and Yorktown attacked
our feet and sunk the Cumberland and took the
Congress.
The Minnesota was aground when the Fortress
Monroe boat lett
The stars and stripes now wave over Cock
pit Point.
About two O'Clock p. NJ. to day the rebels
commenced firing their tents and other property
difficult of removal; also burned the steamer
Paige and all the other craft in the creek.
Our gunboats opened fire on the Cockpit Point
battery about three O'Clock this afternoon, and at
half-past four landed and run up the glorious old
flag.
The Presidens has issued war order No 9 in
which he orders that the army of the Potomac be
divided into an army corps, TO be commanded by
the commanders of corps selected according to
their seniority in rank, as follows:
The first corps d'aTmee, consisting of four di-
visions, to Recommended by Major General Sum
ner; the second corps is giTen in the dispatch;
the third corps, consisting Of three divisions, to
be commandedby Brigadier General Hentzleman;
the fourth CORPS consisting of three divisions, to
be commanded by Brigadier General Keys; the
9th corps, consisting of General Banks's and
Shields's, late General Landers command, to be
commanded by Major General Banks.
Captain Bell of the Sd Pennsylvania cavalry,
has been promoted to be Major Of the Sd Illinois
cavalry, now in General Halleck's Department.
1t is understood that the Committee on Ways
and Means will have new tariff bill prepared by
the time the tax bill shall have passed the House.
1t involves charges to yield two three millions
additional revenue.
large quantity of army clothing will be re-
turned TO contractors, thus lessening the Govern
ment's loss.
General Hooker reports all of the enemy's
batteries in front of his lines abandoned and the
guns spiked This virtually opens the Potomac
and raises the quasi blockade
The above is dated Budd's Ferry.
General Mcclellan received a dispatch this
evening from General Wool, stating that the
Minnesota had got off and that the Merrimac was
driven off in a sinking condition, towed by the
Yorktown and jamestown and other boats to-
ward Norfolk, probably to get her on dry dock.
dispatch received by the Secretary of
the Navy from Assistant Secretary Fox, saying,
in addition to the above. that the Merrimac re
treated but it was impossible to say whether in
jured or not.
Lieutenant Worden. commander of the Mon
itor. was injured by cement from the pilot house
being driven into his eyes-probably not
ri0usly.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
Sunday Night Dispatches.
From Ieesburg.

LEEsBuRG Va, March S.-COl. Geary has
taken Leesburg and driven Gen. Hill with his
whole command from the town and surrounding
forts.
The stars and stripes now wave over all the
hills.
The rebels fell back towards Middleburg.
Last night Col. Geary left Lovettsvle with
his command and marched through " heatland
and Waterford, taking prisoners at both places.
and putting the scattered forces of the enemy to
fight.
Shortly after sunrise this morning he took pos
session of Fort Johnston, which was rechristeued
by the officers +" Fort Geary."
he then entered town with flags flying and
bayonets fixed.
The rebel troops, who had consid cred this
one of their greatest strongholds, could be dis
covered through glass in full retreat.
The command took many prisoners and guam
hty OF army stores and are in possession OF the
bank, pOstofice and public buildings. Forts
Beauregard and Evans are also taken.
This brilliant achievement, accomplished by
well timed blow and skillful maneuver is oil vast
importance.
The command is well and in good spirits.
A detachment of the LIST Missouri cavalry did
much service under the direction OF COL Geary,
in this movement.
OFFICIAL DISPATCH
PooLsvILLE, MD. March s.
Brigadier General Williams, Washington:
Leesburg was entirely evacuated yesterday
morning. The reports are that Col Geary's ad-
vance is there. N 7. j. DANA,
Brigadier General.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
COM M ERCiAL.
by TELEGRAPH.
New York Market.

NEW YORK, March s.
In -four there is less doing for State and West
ern; the market is hardly SO firm: sale. at IS 80
as 40 for superfne State; So 55@5 90 for
extra State; SIS 35@5 As for superfne Western;
s. 55@5 so for common to medium extra West
ern; SIS 90@6 90 for shipping brands extra round
hoop Ohio, and Sc 05@6 IS for trade brands,
the market closing dropping.
The whisky market is without decided chhnge
i'm prices bu. closed somewhat heavy; small sales
at 2514 @26c.
Wheat-Nothing Of importance doing; mark ct
dull and entirely nominal; les of spring State
at 81 80; red Long Island 81 23
Corn rules heavy and easier; sales at 6O1a
06l1 ac for old mixed Western in store and de-
livered and $4,000 for new yellow Jersey
and Southern.
Pork opened steady and closed a shade lower
for mess while prime ruled steady sales at Sl3
OLA 25 for mess; l0@ll for prime and $l2@l4
for estern and city mess.
Beef rules quiet and steady.
Lard in fair demand and prices slightly favor
the buyer; sales at 71a@S1sc.
Butter selling at lO@l3c for Ohio and l6@2lc
for State.
Coffee-Rio continues firm with fair business
doing; sales at 1919 @20c.
Sugar-Raw inactive and frmer; fair to good
refinery 65s@624c; Cuba 6@7c; Porto Rico "a
Csc
Cheese dull and heavy at Sole.
Molasses frmer with moderate business
doing; Cuba 25e; Porto Rico Soc.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
0rIsatapbit sArtus.



FoRrREss MoSRoE, March IA flag of truce
from Norfolk brought down the eommandant of
the French steamer.
He represents that there was great excitement
at Norfolk The hotels we're swTming with OFF,
GERS from the Gulf States.
The Virginia troops have been sent away.
The people dread the destruction of the city in
case of an attack.
A strong force is concentrating at Suffolk to
check Gen Burnside who was reported to have
reached Newton in force and was moving on
Suffolk
The reason given by the rebels for not return
ing Col Corcoran is that maps and drawings have
been found concealed upon his person.
No further communication has been received
as to the release of Federal prisoners at Rich
mond.
Richmond papers of Friday contain no military
news except the arrest OF a number of Union men
principally Germans.
detective officer broke into the room of the
German Turner'S and found two American flags
and painting the wall OF the Goddess of
Liberty holding the Union colors and shield,
and with the words underneath Hats off"
The House of Representatives have passed
resolution by vote of II to ii recommending
and directing military commanders to destroy all
cotton and tobacco that is in any danger of fall
ing into the hands of the enomy.
n fcSOlutiOu was also duOptcu tnc res
ideut to inform the House what foreign vessels
of war are doing in Hampton Roads.
The Richmond Dispatch saws:
A vessel drawing sixteen feet of water recently
passed out of Charleston harDOr
Charles Palmer, arrested for disloyalty few
days since at Richmond. has been discharged.
Specie at Richmond is quoted at 40@5O per
cent. prem.
A dispatch from Atlanta, Georgia, says:
The Federal troops have possession Of Muir
freesboro
General Sydney Johnston has retreated to De-
catur, Ala.
Rev. David Wilmot, late of Philadelphia, was
consecrated on Thursday at Richmond as Bishop
of Alabama.
The steamer Merrimac lying near the
navy yard yesterday morning with flags flying
and crew on board. She draws twenty three
feet of water and is described rs looking like the
roof of a suken house, with a smoke stack pro-
truding FROM the water.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10


or not cannot be known, but it was the universal
opinion that the rebel monster was hard aground.
Fears were entertained for the safety of the
Minnesota and ST. Lawrence in such an unequal
contest, but it the Merrimac really ashore
she could DO no further harm TO her.
IL was the intention of the Minnesota with her
picked and gallant crew to have run into close
quarters with the Merrimac. avoid her iron brow,
and board her. This the Merrimac seemed not
inclined to give her an opportunity to do, being
afraid to approach at close quarters when
aground.
At eight o'clock when the Baltimore boat left
feet of steam tugs we're being sent up to the
relief OF the Minnesota aud St. Lawrence, and an
endeavor was to be made to draw them off from
the bar which they had grounded. In the
meantime firing had been, suspended. whether
from mutual consent or necessity could not be
ascertained.
The rebel battery at Pig Point was also ell
abled to join in the combined attack ON the Min
nesota, and several guns we're fired at her from
Sewall's Point as she went up, none of them how
ever struck her, and but one or two of them
passed over her. 81
The Baltimore boat left Old Point about eight
O'Clock last night. About half an hour after she
left the wharf the iron clad Ericsson steamer
Monitor passed her going in towed by large
steamer.
The Monitor undoubtedly reached Fortress
Monroe by nine O'Clock, and may have imme
diately gone into serve, If not she would be ready
to take part early on Sunday morning.
LATER.
WASHINGTON, Feb 9-The following telegram
was received from Fortress Monroe last night:
The Ericsson arrived at Fortress Monroe early
this morning. She was attacked by the three
vessels, the Merrimac, jamestown and York
town. and after five hours contest they we're
driven off. the Merrimac in sinking condition.
The above is official.
FoRTRESs MONROE. March 9-The Monitor ar
rived at II last night, and Immediately went to
the protection of the Minnesota.
The Merrimac, Yorktown. jamestown and
several tugs went towards the Minnesota and
opened fire
The Monitor met them and opened fire, when
the enemy's vessels retired, excepting the Merri
mac.
The two iron clad vessels fought from : till
noon, part of the time touching each other, when
the Merrirlac retreated.
The Monitor was commanded by Lieutenant
Worden, and was handled with great skill, as
sisted bv Chief Engineer Stemers.
The Minnesota was somewhat injured, but
kept up a continuous fire.
The Monitor is uninjured and ready for an
other attack.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
Funeral of Gen. Lander.

SALEM. Mass, March S.-The funeral of Gen.
Lander, which took place here this afternoon,
was a solemn event. The body was escorted by
procession consisting of four of the loyal mill
tary companies Of Salem, Boston Diyisionary
Corps OF Cadets. detachment of the Andrew
Sharpshooters. Gov. Andrew and staff, the fire
department. officers of the army and navy. Judges
OF the courts, and the citizens. The church in
which the funeral ceremonies we're performed
was appropriately draped The Rev. DIR. Briggs
offciaied. The coffin bore the following inscrip
ton: Fired W. Lander. Brigadier General, died
March 81, 1862, at Camp Chase. Va. aged SO
years the bravest Of the brave"
At the close of che funeral services the pro-
cession marched through the principal streets to
the burial ground, where the reE.ains were de-
posted and a military salute of three volleys
fred over the grave.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
From CharlesfoWn.

CHARLEsTowS, Va. March S.-To day Mr..
Carter, member of Baylor's cavalry, together
with three valuable horses, a carriage and other
articles, we're captured and turned over to the
Division Quartermaster. A considerable guam
tity of Confederate scrip also seized.
Col. Broadhead, of the Michigan cavalry, has
been appointed Chief of the cavalry for this d.
vision.
During a visit to the residence of Col. Lewis
Washington near Hallestown, your correspondent
was informed that subsequent 10 the departure of
the proprietor in August last, the rebels paid a
visit TO his establishment and appropria ed large
collection Of the portraits OF Gen. Washington and
his family, being probably the only collection Of
the kind extaut
IL is to be regretted that previous to the order
of Gen. Btnks some wanton depredatiOns were
committed private property in this vicinity, but
it is probable that the perpetrators will be de
tected and severely punished.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
MisSOuri News.

ST.. LOUIS. March "a special to the Republi-
can from Cairo says:
Gen. Pope's forces have reached New Madrid
and heavy cannonading has been heard in that
direction.
The enemy are there in strong force and gun
boats from here will soon move down to assist
POpe's forces
The enemy have been endeavoring to drive the
latter back by throwing shells among them from
their boats
The total number of torpedoes found in the
river and ON its banks at Columbus is over four
hundred.
Exciting news from New Madrid and vicinity
may be expected Immediately
Large gangs of negroes have been set to work
on Forts Randolph and Pillow. the former no y
mounts 100 guns.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
Erncnntian of Colnmhus.

ST. LOUIS, March 4.-Gen. HaIleck has tele-
graphed The following to Major General McClel-
lam:
Our cavalry from Paducah marched into CO.
the enemys rear guard.
The flag of the Union Is now flying over the
the BOASTS! Gibraltar Of the West.
Finding, himself completely turned on both
sides OF the Mississippi, the enemy obliged to
evaculte or surrender.
A hrge quantity Of artillery and stores were
captured H. W HALLEcK. Major General
The following IS the Official report of General
Cullum. lated Columbus, KY. March 4:
To Msjor General HaIleck-CoIumbus, the
Gibraltar Of the West, is ours. and Kentucky is
free.
At o'clock this morning the fotilla under
Com FOote. consisting of six guubOats, four NOR
tar boats aud transports conveyed the 9th llli-
nois, bIttalion oil the 54th and 74th Ohio and
55th IlliI ois. under command Of Gen. Sherman,
proceeded to this place.
On arr wing here it was difficult TO say whether
the Notifications were occupied by our own cav
airy scorts from Paducsh or by the enemy.
Every preparation was made for opening FIRE and
landing i1laBtry, when Gen. Sherman and Capt.
PheIps With thirty soldiers made desperate re
connsiss.snce with ting steaming directly under
the waite. batteries Satisfied that our troops had
possession, they landed, ascended TO the summit,
aud together planted the stars and stripes amid
the chetrs of our brave tsrs and soldiers.
Though rising from a sick bed to 60 upon the
expedition. / could not resist landing TO examine
the works. which are Of immense strength, con-
sistirg Of tiers upon tiers Of batteries upon the
rixrr-thick abstts on the land side Publications.
They appear TO have been evacuated hastily A
considers bic quantity Of ordnance and ordnance
stores. number OF anchors, the remainder Of
the chain which WIS once stretched over the river
and large supply Of t0rpedOes, fell into our pos
session.
Desolation was visible everywhere. Hnts,
tents ami barracks presented nothing but their
bIackened remains, though the town was spared.
A CARLSON vas left in the work OF nearly 1000
infantry and 400 cavalry
(Signed) @. W. CULLUn,
Rr;gadier General
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.
CAUTION.

The market is full Of limitations, represented TO be ths
same as ssBRowN's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES which are
in productive fpOstve injury Many dealers
will recommend inferior preparations and lower priced
articles afordng profit themselves Ask for and
OBTAIN only "BRowN's BRONCHIAL TROcHEs,'
which by long experiences have proved their value having
received the sanction Of physicians generally, and tes
monials from eminent men throughout the country.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHEs. when allowed to
dissolve slowly in the mouth, have direct influence to
the affected parts the sedave and soothing effect to the
lining Ofthe wndpipe into the Bronchii alaysPu
monary irritation and gives relief in Coughs Colds and
the various Throat affections which public speakers and
singers are liable. febll-dly 81
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-10
M EDiCAL.
PREVENTION is BETTER THAN CURE

yHyO LADIES OF DELICATE HEALTH OR IMPAIRED
a organization, OF to those by whom an increase Of
family any Objectionable, the undersigned
would offer prescription which is perfectly reliable and
safe which has been prescribed in various parts of
the Old World the past century Although this article
svery cheap and simple, yet it has been put up in half
pint bottles and sold very extensively at the exhorbitan
price of IS per bottle the undersigned proposes TO fur
ns the recipe for ST. by the possession Of which every
lady can supply herself with perfect safeguard, at any
drug store tring of % cents year. Any
physician or druggist will tell you perfectly harmless
thousands Of testimonials can be procured OF its efficacy
Sent TO any part the world receipt Of 81 by address,
ing. DR. j. L. DEAEhAOA,
P.O. Box, No. 1888, New Haven, Connecticut
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