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The New York herald., 1863-10-28

THE HERALD C0kREsPoNpENT Mules ABOVE
LosDoS-It ia not often that We speak of our
achievements aud enterprise, Or Of our many
daring and enterprising correspondents During
this war our reporters have shared all the dan
gers of soldiers and sailors. Two OF them have
been killed. Several Of them hayo been taken
prisoners They have been foremost in all the
battles Of the war, and have participated In
most Of the skirmishes and cavalry fights.
They have been on board the iron-clade during
tie experimental bombardments. when no Que
could vouch for the staunchness and security
OF the vessels. They have sailed up and down
the Miss sssippi amid the rebel .feu denfr. At
last. finding no further risks upon earth, Il
seems MAT they have embarked upon balloons
and explo red the clouds.
The latest exploit In this aerial line Is chroni.
clcd by our London correspondent In letter
which We publish elsewhere. The subject Of
military ballooning has attracted q great des,
OF attention in Europe lately, probably from
the example of our army aeronauts during our
various campaigns. France has donated Elk
thousand pounds-thirty- thousand dollars--to
aid the French seronauts In making expert
ments, and q msnstrous balloon has been cou.
structed with this money. In England the mill.
tary authorities are Interesting themselves 10
tho subject and Mr.. Giaisher and Mr.. Coxwell
are making trial trips under the direction o
the ofacers Of the Royal Arsenal at Wool wich
Our correspondent accompanied Messrs. Glsi
shcr and Coxwell on one Of these sscersSns
The New York herald., 1863-10-28
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ycstysls appearance The nov Cbsstnu, has oeca .
msrkc suocess Tho house has been Aied 70 ovs1ovaa
BY nor spicnd1d aotng md singing. Nine. vestva8
has created ssuoatoo IN the tbestrcai circles q tbae
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The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20
BY TELEGRAPH.
To THE
Portland Daily Press.
PROM WARRINGTON.
The Fight with Rebel Batteries on Eanse-
mond River.
Damage TO the Steamer Mount WASH
ington.
Our Troops do mot Occupy
sserdonsville.
The Case OF the Prize Steamer Peterhof.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Our Troops do not Occupy
Ssordon~ville.


WASHINGTON, April is.
Steamer Baltimore arrived at the Navy ward
this morning from Fortress Monroe, bringing
further particulars of the affair on Nansemond
river. The Mount Washington was lowed to
Newport News where see will be repaired.
She received two shots in her boiler and seve-
raj struck her engines, damaging them copsid-
ersbiy. The wood work is pierced through
and through. One of the Minnesota's seamen,
temporarily on duty on the Mount Washing
ton, was killed, but none OF the men belonging
TO her were injured SO as to keep them from
duty, although many OF them were struck by
flying splinters and slightly hurt. The pilot
OF the Stepping Stones lost one of his legs.
The gunboats on the Nansemond have received
endorsements of gunboats from the Potomac
fiotilla, in order TO keep the Nansemond clear
Of rebel batteries.
Rumors have been recently circulating here
during the last "a hours that our forces have
driven the enemy from Gordonsville, but it is
ascertained after inquiry in the proper quarter
that there is nothing authentic to sustain such
reports. All Is quiet in front to-day.
Moseleys forces were in the neighborhood
of Drainsvile yesterday.
WASHINGTON, April 49,
Col Ambrose Thompson, of New York, In
spector of the army of the Potomac at head
quarters, has been relieved from duty with
Gen. Hooker, and placed in command of an
important post
The civilians lately released from Southern
prisons and sent North on parole, have been
exchanged.
1t is understood that the case of the prize
steamer Peterhoff is to be left to the jurisdic-
ton Of the Court now having it in charge
without any interference from Washington
1t may not be generally known that Gen.
Shields was several weeks ago ordered to re-
port to Gen. Wright for service in the Depart
ment of the Pacific.
Gov. johnson, having nearly completed the
official business which brought him hither, will
soon return to Tennessee.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

PLEASANT RE-USIoS.-Last Saturday eve
ming the employees In the Daily Press estab-
lishment, some twenty In number, at the invi-
tation OF the senior proprietor, n. A. Foster,
ESQ.,, sat down 10 a sumptuous supper pre-
pared by Capt Barnum. AT his Eating rooms
In Temple street The whole corps Of editors
were Included 10 the Invitation and were pres
cut II was pleasant aud sociable time, and
an occasion Of much enjoyment The feast
Was served up by Bsrnum in good syie. and
every one enjoyed H.
Amer partAking % the supper the hands In
the establishment repaires 10 the once, chose
Mr. II. c. johnson Chairman. and W. II. cash-
Ing Secretary. and then passed the following
resolutions prepared BY eommittes. Of which
7. w. Burr was Chairman:
Resetrsa. Thsf N ,. A IosTKR, ESQ. Ne and the
''nshs IL fhs right place" AZ the head Of tins
estahlsshmeut rnan Of ca arxed siews and one n no
= psrealsriy ahxtous fof the bensat of those en-
rlo,ed "a the ones. and Who - seeking 70 pro-
snetc uAff weit4re-
ksssxred That rshs splendid entertainment given
% e4tnndAy evening, AZ barnum's Eating Rooms.
,endsr h.sa Ger cordial thanks. and kisdess wishes
fsF Ms prosperity
Rssutrea. That - employee. in the once Of the
Tally Free. will be seeking 10 promote ifs
Interest," and shall b. 10 conduct that
NE sAme mutual relations shall continue between
empioysf and employees that have heretofore exist,
Rssoire That the.e resolutions be Published in the
Portland Daily Pres.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20
FROM PORT ROYAL.
Petition for the Removal of Admiral Du-
pont.
An Attack on Charleston Yet to be Made.


NEW YORK, April II.
Advices from Port Royal, in the Post, state
that movement is making for the removal OF
Admiral Dupont, and that Gen. Seymour, who
has been in Washington, urged IL upon gov
eminent. The feeling among the land forces
Is said 10 be very strong against Admiral Du-
pont, and the confidence of the sailors Is weak
ened. Gen. Seymours mission was also to
urge that reiniorcements be sent to Gen. Hun
ter. IL Is understood the troops that belong 70
Gen. Fosters department will be returned
there.
A rumor says that the order for the attack
on Charleston was countermanded from Wash
ington--the counlermand not reaching the
Admiral till too late TO prevent the assault and
that IL was partly In obedience 10 this last or
der that the assault was not renewed
The report that the monitors are to go to
New Orleans Is not credited In well informed
circles.
There Is good reason TO believe that General
Hunter will not relinquish the idea OF an early
offensive movement against Charleston. The
monitors could be made ready in two or three
hours, as efficient as before the late engage
ment.
1t Is the opinion of Capt. Worden, though
the Post is not authorized by him to state II,
that the monitor fleet is able TO batter down
Fort Sumter, and in this opinion nearly all the
officers concur He believed also that the OBJ
structions might be passed through at the risk
Of the monitors, but they might not be able to
return.
The Ironsides will remain off Charleston
bar.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20
Capture Of n Rebel Officer.
NO DAMAGE DONE TO THE MONITORS.
Great Panic In Charleston During the late
Engagement.

New YORK, April 10.
A dispatch to the Herald from Washington
says official information has been received of
the capture on Friday of the chief of the staff of
the rebel Gen. French on the Nansemond, by
Lieut.. Com. Gushing, of the Commodore Bar
ney.
A Hilton Head letter contains the following
items:
A detachment Of troops was left on Folly
Island to cooperate with the feet in Stone
Inlet, and prevent the construction Of new reb-
ell batteries. A similar force was left in Edisto
Inlet for a like purpose.
The old ship-ofthe-line Vermont is rapidly
decaying. Many of her timbers are quite rot
ten.
Capt. Worden is obliged to return north
from ill health. Commander Fairfax now
commands the Montauk.
The turrets and hulls of the monitors are
unscathed. In no instance is the armor per-
forated. The sum total of the injuries was the
simple Kidding Of the smoke stacks. The
feet, with this exception, is ready for active
service.
Deserters from Savannah state that Fort
Sumter was preached in several places, and
many of the gunners placed hors du combat.
at one time Gen. Ripley telegraphed that
there was possibility of our fleet forcing the
distractions. This created a panic i'm Charles
ton, and all the citizens and many soldiers ran
away from the city beyond the range of the
Yankee shell. During the engagement the reb-
ell forces were under arms and anxiously
watching the points from which hey expected
the Union troops 10 emerge. There Is said to
have been 10000 rebels on James Island alone,
and twenty-five earth Notifications on James,
John and Morris Islands.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20
New York Market.

NEW YORK, April Is.
Cotton-dull and lower, at IS a ssc Tor middln Z
uplands.
flour-statc and Western heavy. and prices gen.
orally without material change; Superfne state p
q 5; Extra do 8 81 q 100; choice Is a I rs;
Round Hoop Ohio % q 30; ssperhne Western
l5 50; common 20 good extra Western & 50 a
12oi southern dull; Mixed TO good 90 a. as; Fan.
cy and Extra 40 q IS; Canada quiet; common
extra IS q o.; extra good TO choice no as %
Mheai-nothing Of moment doing. and prices
torn-fayors buyers. with a moderate demand
ed; do unsound 80 q S..
Beet-sfeady Country Mess g. On a 100: Prime
Mess % 90 q q 90.
fork-lower. with more doing; Mes Il Is a IL n
Tor old, is 5 q 10 30 for Prime IL 90 400 for
old and new Prime Mess Is % a i6 % for new
sugars-sctre and firm; New Orleans ., "a l3l,
Museoyado 10 q LOT; and by auction old and ne v
New Orleans AT a 70 100 on 30 days and months
Molasses-hrm aud active; New Orleans ga a 90
Mnscovado % 9 AZ by auction new crop New Or
lerns Az q 40.
Freights to Liyerpooi-quiet cotton "a Der foreign
vessels; Hour Is 3D.; grain SD for corn in bulk
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

NEwELL's PATENT CLOTHES FRAME.-In
another column win be found an advertisement
ofthis neat, compact and portable contrivance,
10 take the place indoors Of the cumbrous old
cloihes-horse, and out doors Of the clothes
line with all its attendant annoyances. 1t
seems to be the ne Plus ultra Of Improvements
In the direction Of clothes dryers. 1t will fold
up as compactly as an umbrella, and may be
hung up by hook in the top end, as one
would hang up an umbrella by the crooked
handle, only it needs no band around it to
keep 1t from spreading when once closed up.
With patent washers, wringers, dryers and
ironers, we shall not be surprised to see wash
ing adopted as a pastime, and to find Monday
the day of all evils and of picked up din
ners-becoming the great pleasure day Of the
week. We advise our lady readers 70 take
look at the patent clothes frame.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20
Destruction Of Rebel storehouse by Fire
Reported Capture of Federal Officers.


FORTRESS MONROE, April IL.
The flag OF truce boat State Of Maine arriy-
ed rom City Point late last evening ia charge
of Capt J. =. Milford Of the 81 New York
regiment She brought no passengers or
news.
The Richmond Enquirer of the 10th inst.
contains the following:
Chattanooga, 14th.-Maj. Dick Mccain has
captured another train on the Nashville d
Chattanooga railroad.
Two gunboats aud three transports have
been destroyed by Wbeeler's command.
Van Dorns fight at Franklin, Tenn, proves
exaggerated. The loss was only 80 on each
side, and Freeman's battery which was cap
tured was retaken.
Charleston, I4th.--All is quiet here tonight.
The enemy occupy Coles, Seabrook's and
kianesh Islands in considerable force protect
ed by few gunboats. All his transports have
left this vicinity.
eating the conduct of Asst Provost Marshal
Geo. w. Alexander, for charges of cruelty to
prisoners in his charge at Castle Thunder.
The alleged cruelties bear several unpleasant
shapes, tying men up by the thumbs, bucking,
beating, &c.
FORTRESS MONROE, April Is.
Richmond papers Of the 18th are received.
They contain the following intelligence:
Jackson, Miss, 1Sth.-The enemy's troops
AT Lake providence have moved to Nicksburg
and Grenada. The boats going to Vicksburg
was ruse. A heavy movement commenced
on Thursday. A large fire was observed last
evening above Vicksburg, supposed to be the
burning of federal transports.
The Yankee forces are in possession of New
Carthage.
Wilmington, N. c., 16h.-Steamcrs Flora
and Bell arrived here this morning from Mas
sau, with cargoes OF saltpetre, coffee, &C.
Hhn rnxar $50 n.
were destroyed by fire on the 18th inst, with
$4,000 rations and large quantity of -four
and bacon.
Gen. Wheeler, on the 18th, captured two
trains between Nashville and Murfreesboro,
together with $4,000; also number of prs-
oners, including three Majors, two Captains
and three Of Gen. Rosecran's staff.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER.-Steamship
Hibernian, Capt. Ballantine, from Liverpool
I'd and Londonderry Sd, arrived at her dock
about half past o'clock Saturday morning
She was off the harbor about 80 hours in
thick fog. She had AZ cabin and 275 steerage
passengers and full cargo.
We are indebted to Mr. Brown purser Of
the ship, for files Of papers. He reports that
the vessel has experienced rough westerly
gales during the whole passage. The news
has been anticipated by the arrival OF the Ara
bia at Halifax.
The Jura is the next, and last steamer this
season, for this port.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

PHENOMENAL SPIRIT MANIFESTATIONS
AT MECHANICS HALL.--On reading Bulyer's
strange story, one Of his last and greatest
works, we are struck, awe struck with wonder
at the mysterious phenomina portrayed around
the character Of Margrave, the hero of the
tale. We also see something grand and lofty,
wild and sublime, in the beautifully drawn pas
sages of canon, that are wont to impress us
with something OF the thrilling spirituality of
mans nature; but, according to the testimony
OF scientific minds, all these are but drops
Of water compared to the great fountain of
wonders and thrilling, facinating phenomenal
manifestations that are In this day and age
made in the presence of H. Melville FAY. the
test medium. Himself and wife, as the public
have been aware by advertisement, give one
of their soirees or public levees, this Tuesday
evening, at Mechanics Hall. Should the OBJ
portunity be passed of witnessing the wonder
workers of the 10th century, Go early and
secure good seats, and witness manifestations.
that before you had not dreamed could be
produced.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20
Desirable House for Sale.

T1lHE House 1876 Spring street. with stable and gar
Il den, next below the Merrill House, recently pur.
chased by Rev, Mr.. Bargess and the same lately oc-
most substantial and thorough manner, for his own
use IL contains 10 rooms, with modern conven-
fences, gas. furnace, heated by steam throu yhout
cellar under the whole house. cemented good drains
TO the public large brick cistern with good H.
ter1ng apparatus. well of excellent water. good
wood shed, and large work room. or play-room for
stable The stable is well finished aud large enou IN
Tor three horses and COW. The lot contains g.O72
grape vines. &C.
The house was built by the day for cash. when la
Dor aud material were al least 30 per cent. lower
than ~ the present time and the property Is now Of
fered for less than the original cost Terms liberal
large part Of the purchase money can r~main on
mortgage. IL desired. For terms, sc. apply to
CHASE. LIrrLEFIELD 4 CO.
ana DIFF
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20
Federal Attempt to Gross the Rappahannocl
at Kelley's Ford.
Massing Of Troops at United States
Ford.
Rebels Prepared to Dispute the Passage OF
the River.
NEW YORK. Anril 10.

NEW YORK, April 10.
A Fredericksburg letter of the l4th 10 the
Richmond Wing, reports fight at Kelly's
Ford, . miles above fredericksburg, on that
day. The cannonading was heard distinctly
at intervals. Six thousand Federal cavalry,
belonging TO Stonemans corps, made an effort
to cross, supported by considerable body Of
Infantry. They had not succeeded up to that
night.
The same letter says that the Federals have
been massing troops In the vicinity Of United
States Ford for several days. Yesterday aud
to-day considerable bodies Of cavalry aud i'm
mense wagon trains have been moving up the
river.
dispatch from the army OF the Potomac
20 the Herald, dated yesterday, says large
force Of the enemy has collected In the vicln-
ity Of the Fords OF the Rappahannock, al
though no attempt has been made TO cross.
forty-three exchanged rebel prisoners we're
sent across the river on Saturday by a flag Of
truce.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

MADAME vARrAN's CoNcERr.-We trust
the City Hall will be crowded tomorrow eve
ming, on the occasion OF Madame Variants
benefit, as it will be some time before we shall
have the opportunity of listening to our favor
lite cantatrice: The troupe is better, and give
finer concert than any that have visited us
this season. The beautiful duet from the
opera LElisire d. Amore, as rendered by
Madame varian and Mr.. Draper Is alone worth
the price Of admission, The friends of this
lady have taken the matter in hand, and we
doubt not but that there will be large and
fashionable audience In attendance.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

PAIL OF BurLDINe.-A small wooden
shop on Fore street next above the one ON the
corner of the passage way leading TO Dana's
formerly Merrill'sl wharf, tumbled over at 10
O'Clock Saturday morning, from the props in
the rear Of 1t giving way. 1t was unoccupied.
The corner one, used as store-house, was
about to follow suit, but it was propped up, the
things in it taken out and the building taken
In nieces
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

s1-A company of the 7th Maine Regiment,
under command Of Capt. S. c. Fletcher, came
over from their eneampment yesterday, and
attended service at ST. Lukes Church The
music by their band was good and showed
considerable proficiency in the short time since
their organization. We hope they will come
over next Sunday.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20
House for Sale.

THE subscriber Offers for sale hi
nm House and Land. ON the corner OF Dan.
bsss forth and Vaughn Streets. The Lot Is
LII 100 feet square. contains 10000 feet and
- is one Of the most igible in the west
part of the city The house Is built of brick in the
most thorough manner. has the best of water dry.
cemsnted cellar. and slated roof II contains parlor
dining-room and kitchen on the first hoor and four
chambers on the second floor. Hot air. from brick
furnace TO all parts of the house. Terms very easy
CHAS. A. ALEXANDER
For further particulars apply to JOHN c. PROC.
TER, Lime street. rear Of Custom House.
APT oodtf
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20
Gen. Foster Safe at Newbern.

NEW YORK, April 70.
A letter in the Sunday Herald from Moore
head City, announces that Gen. Foster sue
ceeded in passing the rebel blockade in the
steamer Escort, with the loss of the pilot killed
and several wounded. The Escort was rid
died by at least forty shots. Gen. Foster ar
rived at Newbern on the night Of the 18th, and
was joyfully received. Gen. Nagee is in New
bern. Gen. Hickman would go from More
head to Newborn with the Massachusetts 23d
and New Jersey 9th regiments.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

Row.-Three men named Riley, Hughes
and Mason, who came over passengers in the
Hibernian, were arrested Saturday forenoon
by policemen Riley and Dolley, for drunken
ness and disturbance in the vicia1sy of the
Grand Trunk depot One of the men drew a
knife, but before he could use it he was secur-
ed. They were taken to the watch house and
locked up for examination.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

sERev. MIR. Lowering gave another of his
series OF lectures on the times, at Park street
Church last evening. His subject was the I9th
OF April. 's6 and 81, or the value Of life In
self sacrifice The next and last lecture Of
the course viii be delivered ON next Sunday
evening. the subject to be "The Revelations
OF the War
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

n1-Messrs. Byron Greenough d Co. have
removed to No. lao Middle street, the store
recently purchased by Mr.. G., and which has
been much improved since the purchase.
Dealers in hats, caps and furs will find at this
establishment large and well selected stock,
and will find it to their advantage TO call as
the goods will be sold as low as they can be
bought in Boston or elsewhere.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

LAUNCH or A GUsBoAr.-To-day at half
past II O'Clock, win be launched from the yard
of the builder, q. w. Lawrence, ESQ.,, near the
Portland Gas Works, the U. s. slde-wheel
steam gunboat AeAwAM, one Of the most
substantial and thoroughly built vessels ever
constructed In this State. The Agawam is
$40 feet long, IL feet deep, IS feet beam, and
has an extreme width Of 81 feet, and will
measure about 1000 tons. Her machinery is
being made by the Portland Company.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20
British Gunboat Signet Fired into by the
Gunboat Connecticut.

New YORK, April 10.
Bark j. W. Andrews, arrived here from
Nuevitas, reports April 9th, in Bahama Chan
mel, was boarded by British gunboat Signet,
who reported, on 4th was fired into by IT, S.
gunboat Connecticut who took the Signet to
be the Alabama. The captain of the Signet
went on board the Connecticut when the affair
was adjusted.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

TEMrERAScE.-A large audience assembled
Al the City Hall last evening to hear speaker
from Boston, but much disappointment was
felt when the announcement was made that he
had not come. Messrs. Carleton, Walton and
Stevens occupied the time however In a very
acceptable manner.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20
Indian Attack at Med.li.. Tam.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, April Is.
A party OF Indians attacked our outpost of
eighteen soldiers on the 10th, at Medalia. 80
miles from Mankato, MINI. One soldier was
killed and two settlers wounded. The cavalry
have been sent in pursuit Of the Indians.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

ia ma by the name of Caleb Bishop
Page, held meeting at the old City Hall yester-
day. He related three visions he had had al
different times, DC. His memory of events,
names and dates Is very vivid.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

CIT will be noticed, by advertisement,
that the steamer General Banks will leave this
port for Eastport and St. John on Wednesdays,
1t 5 o'clock p. NJ.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20
Real Estate for sale.

AA The three sforied brick House and Lot No
es!M 46 ST. Lawrence Street. within $50 feet of
V.Ahk the contemplated Horse Railroad. The lot
Is 40 feet front and liz feet deep The house contains
ten well finished rooms several furnished with mar
bic mantes,) large store rooms closets with cased
drawers. gas in all the principal rooms heated by
McGregor furnace, hot air carried to second and
third stories largo brick cstern and well of "pure
water; also, small stable. The location is one of
the most healthy in the CITY, and the view of ocean
country and city said TO be in America
This property will be sold at bargain il applied
for before the middle of May next. II not then sold
1t will be let for a term of years
Also. four large house lots on North and Walnut
Streets substantially fenced and have been cultyat-
ed several years.
Enquire at IS Commercial Street
Aprl2. diff wM l.. SOUTHARD.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

SJ-The Atlantic Monthly for May has been
received at the bookstore Of Hall L. Davis,
No. So Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1863-04-20

Craftsmanship North American, Capt. Dut-
ton, sailed from this port for Liverpool at 0
o'clock Sunday morning, taking cut 90 pas
sengers and a full cargo.