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The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
Supreme Judicial Court.

JANUARY TERM-cuTTING j., PRESIDING.
THURsDAY.-No. 444. Charles Richardson
v. Daniel Began.
Real action. Opened to the jury, withdrawn,
and plaintiff nonsuit.
Shepley e. Dana, Anderson & Webb.
No. $40. Frederick A. Marston v. John L.
Holbrook.
Action on poor debtors bond. 1t was
submitted to the Judge without the interview
ton of jury. After hearing the case Judge
Cutting ordered judgment for the plaintiff, for
the amount of the debt, costs and interest in
the original action-no costs for plaintiff till
one year after the appointment of an admins
TRAITOR.
+. Fox, J. O'Donnell.
Several cases were submitted to the Judge
and the Court adjourned to 8 o'clock Friday
morning
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
MATTERs ABOUT TOW N.
CITY Affairs.


An adjourned meeting of the City Council
was held last evening mainly for the purpose
of acting upon the new city charter.
An order was passed authorizing the Com
mttee on Public Buildings, in executing the
order passed at the last meeting OF the City
Council relating to desks and seats for the
new schoolhouse on the Winslow lot, to con-
tract, also for suitable teachers desks and Ia
bles, and for sufficient number of settees and
chairs for the same. Also that the order of
January Goth be so modified as to allow the
committee, if they deem it expedient, to con-
tract for 100 single desks and seats for scholars
as part of the number authorized by said
previous order.
Petition of John Cannon and AZ Others for
the continuation of Poplar street from Cum
berand to Congress street in the vicinity of
the lot recently occupied by the building
known as the "Irish Tavern" was referred to
the committee on laying out new streets.
Petition of John Spencer and George II.
Barr, also petition of Holt Ingraham, for
rehearing in the case of damages allowed them
by the grading of Smith street, were referred
to the committee on damages Ior grading
streets.
Petition of Elias Chase & ais for the num-
bering of Clark street was referred to the
committee on laying out new streets, with in
structions. 1t was represented that the street
was now numbered from both ends of it, ere
ating much confusion.
The new City Charter was acted upon by
the Board Of Common Council and some
amendments made to it. 1t was then passed
and sent back to the Board of Aldermen. Be-
fore any action of the Aldermen upon the
amendments was taken, both boards adjourn
ed to Friday evening, 7 1-2 o'clock
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30

DoINGs OF THE PIRATE FLoRIDA.-The
brig Windward which was captured, robbed
and burned by the Pirate Steamer Florida on
the 22d instant, was built at Bucksport and is
owned in New York. She had on board a
cargo of $50 hhds. of molasses belonging to a
Spanish house and consigned to Messrs E.
Churchill & Co., of this city. 1t was insured
at the New York Mutual Co., with the war
risk.
On board the bark La Ciguena, which was
chased, but escaped by hugging the shore,
were Samuel j. Anderson, Esq, and lady, of
this city, passengers, seeking warmer cline
on account of the health of Mr.. A. The bark
sailed from this port January 9th.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
New York Market.

New YORK. Jan. 20.
Cotton-3 q Sc higher; sales $500 bales at Sc g SO
for middling upands.
Flour-sales 10. 800 barrels; State and Western
q l5c higher; superine State IS q 90; Extra do
% a 81; Round Hoop Ohio so a 20; choice do
80 a 90, Western s. a 80; Southern frmer.
sales 1890 barrels; Mixed to good 80 a 90; Extra
20 10 25 Canada l0c higher, sales 200 bbls; Ex-
ira g al IS.
Whest-frmer, sales 10000 bush Chicago spring
las q | So; Milwaukee club "a a I SO; Amber Iowa
/ 90 a / So; Winter Red Western 81 az 81
Corn-irmer sales 81, 200 bush; Mixed Western
81 a 9ii.
Ieef-steady. sales $50 bbls; Country Mess 90 a
600
Pork-frmsr sales 1850 bbls; Mess IA ST.
Lard-firm. sales 1884 bbls at 10t a 10f.
Whiskey--3c higher sales 23yO bbs at SO a S.
Sugars a &c higher; sales 800 hhds New Orleans
III q 10: Muscovado 10 q IL.
Cofiee-quet and firm sales 800 bags Sanias at 30y.
Molasscs-hrmeri sales loo barrels New Orleans 10
az ~.
Tsllow very firm. sales 2l7 900 lbs at III.
Freights to Liverpool-drooping; -four Is grain 81
a SD.
wool-frmer and advancing with considerable
activity
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
The Paper Manufacturers and Congress

NEW YORK, Jan. 20
The Associated Press are advised from
Washington that the paper combination are
active in endeavoring to prevent any legisla-
tive action for our relief, either in obtaining
reduction or suspension Of duty on paper We
also believe that the combination have the
power to put up the price of paper almost at
will, and the fear Of our getting foreign paper
under the reduced duty only now prevents the
exercise of this power. When this fear is
realized by the adjournment of Congress, we
shall be forced to pay ruinous prices for paper
We therefore recommend every editor and
proprietor to write to his members Of Con-
gress, Senators and Representatives, urging
speedy action for our relief
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
JaIappa and Tampico Abandoned.

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.
The steamer Bio Bio has arrived up The
following portion of her news is highly impor-
tant not reported per Eagle.
Advices from Mexico of the OH confirm the
ported defeat of 1000 French under Gen Ber-
thier by 800 Mexican cavalry. Ii occurred in
. fog at 2 O'Clock on the morning of the 18th
of December The French were completely
routed.
The Mexican Gen. Juesada had captured
convoy from Jalappa for Perote.
The Mexican General, Nagretta, with near
10000 men, made sortie from Puebla, and at
tackled French division 1900 strong at
Acasste, eight leagues from Puebla, complete
ly routing the latter. The French had re-
treated to Orizaba. The French communion
ton was almost cut of.
Jalappa and Tampico had been abandoned
by the French.
The small pox was raging at Vera Cruz.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30

HABEAs CORPUS CAsE-In the United
States District Court yesterday, on the petit
ton Of his father, Simon French, George III
French a minor, who enlisted in the It'll Me
regiment before he was Is years of age, and
without the consent of his father, was dis
charged from his enlistment. The young
man has been quite unwell almost ever since
he enlisted. 5. L. Carleton, Esq, for petition
er. No objection was made on the part of Col
Mason.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
Protest to the Spanish Authorities.

NEW IORh, JAN. 70.
The captain Of the steamer Eagle, from Ha-
vana, reports that on the 9th, at noon, saw
smoke to the eastward, probably some vessel
burning. He also states that the American
Counsel, Mr.. Shuleldt, at Havana, protested
to the Spanish authorities against allowing
the pirate to leave until 10 O'Clock on the
morning OF the 23d, but the pirate captain
stated that the federal cruisers would capture
him il not allowed to go to sea sooner. He
was allowed to go. Soon after the pirate had
passed the guard ship at night, the Wachusett
arrived at the same spot, when the Spanish
authorities kept the Wachusett there till morn
ing before allowing her to enter the port.
The captain of the brig Estelle was offered
a free passage home in the Eagle, but he pre-
ferred coming in British steamer.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
New Jersey Legislature.

TRENTON, n. j., Jan. 20.
The following resolutions were offered in the
Assembly to-day: That the people are dis
couraged and dsheartened at the continued
reverses of our armies but for which we be-
lieve the Generals in the field are not respon-
sible, and that we look forward to the restora-
ton of Gen. Mcclellan as Commander-in-
chief as the only measure of saving the
country from utter ruin, and that we look to
him as the only man to lead the army of the
Potomac to victory. 1t was referred TO the
committee on Foreign Relations.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
sg-The following cases and harre,s were

nBThe following cases and barrels were
forwarded TO our soldiers yesterday:
One barrel Col. Virgin, 23d regiment, from
ladies of Harrison; one box clothing from
Windham, for coored fugitives; three box J.
w. Hathaway, containing soldiers packages /;
one box Col. Wildes, 10th regiment; one box
]. w. Hathaway, for Mrs. Eaton, from Var
mouth; three barrels apples for Z. I. Hougl-
ton, for Philadelphia Hospitals, from Mrs. Nell
lie Gustin, Windham; one box apples for Mrs.
Eaton and one box for J. w. Hathaway, for
Hospitals, from same.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
Commercial.


Per steamship Edinburg at New York
LIVERPOOL, Jan. l5.-Cotton-sales for two DAYS
$500 bales, including 5000 bales spectators and
exporters. The market is buoyan with an advance
of a Id per pound.
Breadstuis-The market closed quiet and steady.
IRRESPONSIBLE market is heavy.
LONDON, leth-consols closed at s2t q 90, for
money.
American Stocks-Thc latest sales were Illinois
Central shares 40 q 80 discount; Erie 45t q 46t.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
Various Items.

New YORK, Jan. 20.
The steamship Courier arrived here to-day
She had Reed Saunders on Board. He was
taken to Fort Lafayette.
A little girl aged years, died of starvation
in Brooklyn yesterday. The parents and
little sister were found nearly dead from the
same cause.
l O'clock.-The snow storm has ceased, and
it is now clearing up. The Norwich boat ar
rived early. The storm was pretty severe on
the Sound.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
Federal Fleet at Beaufort,

GoLDsBoRo, N. C., Jan. 20.
1t is reported that the abolition fleet OF 92
sails, including two monitors and six other
iron clads are in Beaufort harbor. Also that
$4,000 abotionists are encamped in Moore
head and Carolina cities.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30

- AT he meeting Of the International
steamship Company yesterday afternoon, T..
7. Hersey, Esl., was elected President; J. b.
Coyie' WIN. kmball, S. E. Spring, of Portland,
and A. Mel. sely of St. John, Directors and
II. J. Libby, Secretary and Treasurer.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30

ENTRY THIEvEs.-About six o'clock last
evening an oyercoat was stolen from the entry
If the house Of Mr.. Joseph Dow. corner of
sumner and Hampshire streets. The thief
stie it while Mr.. ID. was at supper. In the
pocxets of the coat were memorandum book
and, red silk handkerchief Mr.. Dow will be
muct obliged to the thief if he will return tie
memorandum book.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
Fire.


BELLEvILLE, c. W., Jan. 20.
The lntelligencer newspaper Office and ten
adjoining buildings were destroyed by fire this
morning. Loss $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
Important from Havana-The Pirate Florida
at Work-Four Vessels Destroyed.


The steamer Eagle, from Havana oath, has
arrived.
Havana letter of the 9th inst to the As
soclated Press, states that the pirate Florida
arrived there on the 2lst, from Mobile She
coaled during the night, and sailed Oh the 22d
on oiratical cruise. The pirate first met the
bark La Ciguena, from Portland. but the bark
kept well in shore, and the pirates boat was
recalled, the La Ciguens thus escaping. On
the afternoon Of the 22d, four miles from the
coast, fell in with the brig Windward, Capt.
Roberts, from Matanzas, with molasses, for
Portland. The Windward was robbed and
burned, the crew being sent ashore in their
own boats. The cargo belonged to Spanish
merchant. On the morning of the 2Ith, OFF
Cardenas, the pirate captured and burned the
brig Cora Ann, of Machas, Me-, Capt. Small,
from Philadelphia, laden with shocks. She
was only one mile from land. The captain
and crew were sent into Cardenas in their
own boat. Soon after the pirate captured two
more brigs, just out from Cardenas. She
burned one and sunk the other.
schooner arrived at Havana on the morn
ing of the oath. which states that the pirate
was last seen with the British flag flying, steer
ing for the Bahamas.
The IT, $. steamer Reaney left Havana on
the 23d, but returned the same afternoon, hav-
ing been fired into by the Spanish man-of-w war
Princessa dAsturia. The American Consul
ordered the Reaney to proceed on her voyage,
and the gnnboat Oneida, which had just ar
rived. was sent out as a convoy. The Reaney
had the American flag flying when fred into.
She had the American mails and government
dispatches on board.
The gnnboat Wachusett arrived at Havana
on the evening Of the ed, twelve hours after
the departure of the pirate. She coaled and
sailed on the morning of the oath,
The rebels in Havana are in high glee Mr..
Helm, their agent, holds receptions every Fri
day evening, and exMayor Woods daughter
was present at the last one.
The rebel schooners Ray and General Worth.
from Mobile. arrived at Havana on the 23d-
The rebel schooner Mary Harris was TO sail OH
the 18th for Matamoras.
The French Consul General at Havana had
lately drawn million dollars on the French
Treasury, which was honored by the Spanish
Bauk.
The steamer Bio Bio sailed from Havana on
the 22d for New York.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 20.
The Legislature spent the greater portion of
last night in investigating the corruption
charges. No vote was taken Tor Senator.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
The Canal at vicksburg now being opened.

CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. %.
A special Cairo disnatch says information
has been received that Gen. Netherlands fore
es have landed on the Louisiana side of the
river five miles below the mouth of the Yazoo
River, in full view Of the city. Two brgades
were engaged when the informant lefl in OPEN
ing the famous cut off. The river is now bank
full at Vicksburg.
Gen. Grant left Memphis on Tuesday for be-
low, with one division.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
Capture of the British Steamer Pearl.
NEW YoRtx lam 90

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.
Advices from New Orleans, per steamer Bio
Bio, state that Gen. Weitze succeeded in cap
turing the rebel gunboat Cotton in Bayou
Leche, and was returning to Brashear City.
The object of the expedition was entirely ac-
complished.
Gen. Grover was at Baton Rouge with
twenty regiments.
strong force was at Cation under Gen.
Sherman.
Gen. Banks was still at New Orleans. He
had reiterated Gen. Buffers order taxing GER
tain rebel merchants for the support of the
poor. He had cautioned the public against
offering any insult to the soldiers, and had re-
fused to allow the republication of Jacob Bar
ker's paper.
Gen. Hamilton, Military Governor of Texas,
had addressed large Union meeting at New
Orleans.
Steamer st. Mary, from New Orleans Goth
and Key West oath, has arrived.
The gunboat Tioga arrived on the 22d with
a valuable prize, the British steamer Pearl,
captured oil the Bahamas.
Nothing new from Galveston.
The rebel gunboat Cotton was, it appears,
blown to atoms by order of Gen. Weitzel. She
is said to have been iron-clad.
Capt. Martin and crew of the of brig Es-
tella, burnt by the rebel steamer Florida, ar
rived in the steamer Bio Bio.
The ship Escort has arrived from Vera
Cruz, and reports when off the southeast side
of Cuba, was in company for two days with
what was supposed to be the Alabama. She
approached quite near at night, and kept away
during the day. 1t was blowing gale at the
time. She finally left us without making any
demonstrations.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
From Fortress Monroe-Items from South
ern Papers.
FORTRESS MONROE Jan. 2S.

FORTRESS MONROE Jan. %.
The flag of truce steamboats, Express, New
York and Matamoras arrived about dark last
night from City Point, in charge of Captain
milford. They brought down l, 800 prisoners
exchanged from Richmond, and left here at
late hour last night for Annapolis.
There are no more Developments in favor Of
exchange of prisoners, except that the recent
capture at Arkansas Post makes the rebels
sore and they seem more DESTROYS of falling
back upon the old cartel
The Richmond Wing of the 26th inst has
the following: On Sunday last a man named
Cannington was arrested in Richmond on the
charge OF being Yankee spy.
The enemy is advancing from Newbern in
two columns, one towards Kinston and the
other towards Wilmington.
Mobile. Jan. Pa dispatch dated McMin-
nisvie oath says: The enemy attacked Nor
gans regiments this afternoon, and after two
hours hard fighting with a superior force, our
men fell back two miles.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
WANTED.

rTNIE subscriber, having had considerable expert
Il ence in connection with manufacturing, but
without capital, wishes TO make arrangements with
some person having means to operate a mili-either
cotton woolen--and share the profits: Can give
Please address b. WOODWARD, Box III. South
Berwick, Maine. decl5 eod2m
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
FROM MEXICO.
Defeat Of 1000 French under
Gen. Berthier.

Sortie from Puebla and Repulse of the
French.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
Brilliant Attack on Rebel Cavalry Large
Seizure of Confederate Property.

New YORK, Jan. 20.
A dispatch from Fairfax Cour; House, dated
Tuesday evening, says: After our pickets
were driven in at Chantilly, the rebels were
pursued by Col. Wyndhan who came up with
them at Mddlebnrg. Maj. Hammond. of the
9TH New York cavalry, had the advance, and
fell upon their rear with great CELEBRITY After
brilliant skirmish he succeeded in capturing
tweDty-six of them and scattering the Others
in all directions. We also captured forty head
of fine cattle.
Suffolk, Va, letter of the 9th inst states
that the mounted rifles had seized $4,000
worth OF Confederate property at a place
known as Sandy Cross Roads, the same being
seven miles from Galenville, and in the drec-
ton of the Chowan River, and that the seizure
embraced large quantities of cotton, salt, pro-
visions, and other merchandise.
The goods are owned by Messrs. Winslow
d Russell, and were ready TO be shipped across
the Chowan River and within the Confederate
lines. Maj. Wheelan, with battalion of cav
airy, has been sent out to bring the goods TO
this place.
Yesterday afternoon a small accommodating
party OF the mounted rifles went to Windsor
and passed beyond there to the Backwater
bridge. They came upon the enemy's pickets
and drove them in. When our men had pro-
ceeded short distance on their return. they
discovered themselves ms being surrounded
Without hesitation they actually cut their way
out through an ambush of rebel infantry and a
force of rebel cavalry In doing SO they had
only one man wounded.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
Great Ratification Meeting in St. Louis

JdfI
large and enthusiastic meeting was held
Tonight in Turner's Hail. to ratify the Presi-
dents proclamation. Speeches were made by
Henry 1. Blow, Charles ID. Drake, Charles p.
Johnson, George z. Strong, Gen. w. X.
Strong, and several members of the legislature
which were received with unusual applause.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Gen. Banks Still mt New Orleans

Rebel Gunboat Cotton Blown to Pieces.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
Fair Columbia |!

rlvHE attention of Music Dealers and Booksellers
Il Is called TO new National Song, FAIR CO.
LUMBlA,' by EUGENE BATcHKLpER. Any one
enclosing 20 cents ia Postal Currency to W. Paine or
ii. Packard, Portland Ne, will have copy sent 70
him by mail. postage paid Liberal discount 70 sne
trade. jan27 sodeowd&wa
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
Reported Rebel Raid In Gen. Rosecrans Rear

NEW UKk, JdII. 70.
The Chattanooga Rebel of the 10Th inst,
states that dispatch has been received in this
city stating that Gen. Wheeler mas just ac-
complished gallant feat, having made COM
pletc circuit of Gen. Rosecrans army and got
in his rear. lie attacked with success the
bridge building corps on Mill Creek. nine
miles this side of Nashville They had lust
completed their work. After brisk fire Gen.
Wheeler captured the whole party, DESTROYED
the bridges, one engine, two cars, and all the
tools, and returned safely and soundly.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30
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THE Third Floor. corner of Middle and Temple
streets. Enquire at IS State street. ianl0
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-30

FvNHE commodious Chamber in the northerly cor
u ner of the new brick block. corner of Lime aud
MIX Streets directly facing the market. Rent ow.
Enquire at Office Of
OCEAN INSURANCE CO,
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-10

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Nuns Cotton Ecss. assostid
gpeol Cotsons. Patent Threads
Black Cloths and Oassimsrss
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Ooilar4. Gloves. 1aHnls.a
Wtmsn a1d airis E:zaw and Tusisn Hats
Roznets and B2ncet Shspss
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Pager md Palm Lei 1acs sc.
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-10

AfLAsTA, Aug. "A special diepatch to the
1gpA1, from Bfandon, Miss, 9th inst, says
Ranson's division Of Qrsnt's army, with
ssyen mosquito gunboats," descended tho
Mlsuissippi and opened 6rs on the bayous Of
Wpot h0uialann.
4 hssvy Yankee force ascendsd the St.
Charles river, In search Of our force In Ar
kanGas.
Dunt, brother In law and partner Of Grant
naes Lake Providence, La, by Col Matt F.
Johhston's Ruetillaa The C0nfederates re-
Asytued sevonit houaand slaves with Dunt
IN Yankee force ID 1t Montcastle, on the
Big DAck, except the expedition to VISIT
L00lnannn