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The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

% The Christian Examiner, a talented
Unitarian monthly, says, "Were there to be
an Grafton for the Crown, of an international
character, England and America putting forth
rival claimants, probably few men in our coun-
try would fail to name as the representative of
our land, Wendell Phillips. BY common con-
sent, by equal acknowledgment of those who
rejoice in and of those who deplore the fact,
he is the first forensic orator of our land at the
present day. Or, if there be one who possess
es rival powers, he is man Of that race In
whose behalf Mr.. Phillips has labored, the
slave-born Frederick Douglass"
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14
4rrieal of Steamer Cromtrett - Damuge tire
Tosc Gale,
NEW York, Dec. Is.

NEW York, Dec. Is.
The steamship George Cromwell, from New
Orleanr, 9Th, has arrived. She broke one Of
the fanges Of her propeller, causing consider
able detention.
About midnight last night strong south
east wind set in, which gradually increased,
and this morning it was blowing a gale, caus-
ing the tide to rise unusually high and flooding
large number Of cellars on the East and
North rivers, doing considerable damage. No
material damage 10 the shipping has occurred.
The rear portion OF the new South Ferry
House. now in process of construction, was
blown down, and the iron Of which il was
constructed broken into fragments.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

BDDft0rdflSlkf % fH0lfeSfOls-f Fl
Prepared for battle - Ererett's Raid 10
Mount Sterling. Ky.-Doinos of the Rcbei
'"""re''-ohar0es -i0","s' zen D"f's.
ma FORTRESS MoNRoE, Dec Il.
Inc Richmond Enqniter o, Inc ioth and
.he I'm IS received from "hich the following
Is obtained: ~,
ChoFtessoMi re ~; sm-ih's afternoon the
ehey op arI,, n,e gu 'ne cry anu Threw eight
shehs. houitiie ana James Island batteries
h tetn,u .ua nre suehc'ng INC enemy. FIVE
ou TInl were STRUCK. Noperson was injured.
OH, n;n.ocs.oa, DEC; ioh;-iiic enemy sheiled
s any e.sy between ~ ana O'Clock last night
s anu aau eiocN lnis morning: twenty
ha o.s "e,c 'aIown. our palteries opened
nc. Wy; up'" Tue eheihy uuiins thc sheilihg oil
sie CITY. NV
,eeoa" o,spoecn-ne nave KEPT UP con-
s.aa. h,e to-Jsy, diiVihg the enemys working
parties from forts Gregg and wagner. There
was no nrihg OF any consequence to-day on
SUMTER anu none on tne city.
Dr,stoa, zee. lo.ILongstreets forces are
drawn up IN hue oil battle at Rutiedse. His
rear Is skirmishins with the enemy, whose
pursuit mas not been vigorous since our forces
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

U. 5. SANITARY COMMISSION. - Wanted
This day, at Smiths wharf, three hundred bar
rels OF potatoes and apples to complete, the
cargo Of the brig William & Mary, now load
ing with the peoples gifts for our soldiers
South. The people in the country have re-
sporded generously to this call, on short no
tice; and now the loyal and liberal people of
Portland are appealed to, TO make up the de-
ficiency. WIN. H. HApLEY,
Special Agt. U. S. San. Com.
December IA, 1863.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

A CARD OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
committee of ladies connected in the manage
ment Of the late Promenade Concert given for
the benefit OF the Association for Aged, Indl-
gent Women, efer their grateful acknowl-
edgments to the citizens who SO generously
patronized the entertainment; to all those
persons who contributed so literally by sub
scdption to the funds of the institution, and
especially to those gentlemen who by personal
effort aided them SO materially in the arrange
inents OF the occasion. The amount received
as nett result was 1916 90.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14
MATTERS BOUT TOWN.
Arrival Of Steamer.

British steamship Damascus, Brown Master,
from Liverpool Nor. 26.h, arrived at this port
yesterday morning, at 2 O'Clock, with full car
go, mostly on Canadian account. News antic
ipated. The passengers and mails were for
warded last evening, at o'clock, by special
train. She brings II cabin and l2J Storage
passengers. We are indebted TO Pursur Me-
Donald for files of English papers.
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CARD. NEAL.

VuGHTEEN years ago, had the pleasure of in.
IL Producing here a new system of Life-Assurapce.
the MUTUAL BHNEFtT" SYSTEM. 1t has gone
on from that day. steadily growing in public favor
till its policies number about 81 600; its accumula-
ton amounts to over Fire Millions. though it has
paid TO its members ttro millions in profits and
losses to the amount of more than three millions.
Three years ago. the Comptroller of New York
reported this Office TO be in better condition than
any other in the country. foreign or domestic by
more than 100 600 dollars Since then il has greatly
prospered and this year issues nearly 5000 new pol
icies. The profits are now gftg per cent yearly We
require only half cash. grant policies in any
shape desired--Free Policies Endowment and on.
FORGETTING.
Now is the time to enter enlarge; and would
remind all interested, that by entering now before
the next dividend is declared they save the actual
cost of one whole years premium.
JOHN NEAL, Agent.
norSo 2aw4w 30 81 Exchange Street.
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9-The next lecture Of the NJ. L. Associa-
lion will be on Wednesday evening, by Rev.
Mr.. Ridgeway, formerly pastor of the Chest
nut Street Methodist Church In this city. The
numerous friends Of Mr.. r. will be pleased TO
see and hear him.
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Supreme judicial Court.

CRIMINAL TERA-BAERows, j., PRESIDING.
SATURpAY-In the case Of State vs.. Carter
and Chute, for an assault with intent to MAIN,
the jury brought in verdict of guilty.
State vs.. Samuel J. Hazeltine for an ARRAY.
The jury returned verdict of not guilty.
Butler. Vinton & bennett.
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE.
Good Location for a Hotel.

-. That valuable and centrally located Houss
Iii. and Lot, No. 81 India street. for so maDv
&iil years owned and occupied BY General Saml-
Ell fessenden, Is offered for sale.
ne Lot Il 70 feet ON India street, extending bseS
~ ieet-sonaining nearly 70 600 feet Of land Iha
House is three storied IL Ia good repair, and ect
tains hftecn rooms, besides many closets and otbe.
eonvenienees has sas fixtures Throughout; IL aI-.s
has large dow OF PURE AQuEDuCr WATEk
which is very desirable; also large Wood ilous.s
and Barn,
This good piece Of property upon which to max Z,
CLASS BOARDING. H0TSE, or a SECOND
Us near proximity to the terminus Of the Grand
Trunk Railway and to the wharves Of the Bcsto,,
and other steamers, makes the location dssirsbis
one for Hotel.
This lot might be improved with profit 10 any Me-
ehanic OF other person having means by the cree
tioa OF Ienemes :, its large depth alording anp.a
space ior block Of eight or ten buildings.
tortdrther particulars INQUIRE of
WIN. II. JERKS. Argus Qfcs.
Portland, Dec. 8, IseS. deeil MWFu
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The Btoeiode OF Bitmisgton to be Strength
eRed.

New YORK, Dec. II.
1t is rumored at Brooklyn Navy Yard that
instructions have been received from the Sec
rotary of the Navy at the Naval Stations to
dispatch large force of naval vessels to
strengthen the blockade Off Wilmington.
Seventeen or eighteen vessels are now in
various stages of preparation for sea at the
navy yards at Boston, New York and Phila-
delphia, and rumor says that ten or twelve
more OF them have been ordered to Whining
ton. Some OF the fastest vessels in the navy
are now of that port, but the numerous inlcts
Of that harbor render it almost impossible to
maintain an inviolable blockade.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

give are glad to learn tdat the Chief of
Police has given orders to the department TO
question all persons found in the streets after
IL O'Clock at night. This is as it should be in
these times when pirates and burglars are
floating round in disguise.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

1The total value of foreign exports from
THIS port for the week amounts to SOL ,346O5;
included In which is large quantity OF butter
and cheese. We don't know where these can
be carried to bring higher prices than are de-
manded for them here.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

" COL Hite. OF Kentucky, vino leetured
on the war at the New City Hall, on Friday
evening, will speak at the same place this
evening, on the subject of Temperance, at
hali-past seven o'clock. Those who heard the
Colonel will be sure to be on hand, and il
Others wish to get seat they must go early.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

HE CHEsApEAKE.-A dispatch was re-
ceived In this city yesterday, stating that the
Chesapeake left Shelbourne, n s., Saturday
morning, with crew increased and 20 caldrons
OF coal, supposed to ba in track of coal YES
sells. A steamer was seen in Malone Bay, near
Chester, Saturday afternoon, running about
the islands.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

OCEAN ENGINE Co. AssEMBLrEs.-Th
assembly OF the Ocean Engine Co., at Mechan-
les Hall, on Thursday evening, was brilliant
affair. The floor was occupied by grace and
beauty and the gallery by crowd OF specta-
tors. The next assembly will be on Thursday
evening next. Chambers Band furnishes the
music
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

Morris Miustrels are coming and will
give two concerts only, at Deering Hall, Fri
day and Saturday evenings of this week. This
popular troupe always draws full houses. See
advertisement
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

- The Agawaln, after receiving 100 tons
OF coal at Rockland, put out at 5 O'Clock on
Saturday, but returned again and was in the
bay on Saturday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. II.
The sales Of 5-20's Saturday, amounted to
942,650, and during the week to 100000. The
department will deliver, during the week,
about four millions of the delayed bonds
daily.
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For Sale.

For Sale.
a In Gorham, 1 miles from the vii
A,asA ~ lage, beautiful Farm, contanin z
ST. 6uSR 100 acres of excellent iand on the
laEA9l1 roau TO Scarborough in an excellent
2szaa9z32 neighborhood buildings good,
house !! storied, 2sx35; barn 3sx45; two good or.
chards, one of them just beginning to hear; all the
land fit for cultivation; plenty OF wood for home
consumption; one-hslf mile from school, miles
from grist and saw mills.
For further particulars inquire of n. BROWN,
2s2 Congress street. Portland, or at the premises
where any Information may be obtained.
decll d3ws RUFUS FOGG
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By Electrtc1tv

The Rheumatic. the equity. the lame and the laxv
leap with Joy, and move with the Agility and eIastis
ity Of youth the heated brain Is cooled; the rosi-
bitten limbs restored. the uncorth deformitiss re
moved; faintness converted to vieor, veaknesp H.
strength the blind made TO sce the deaf 10 hear and
the pals.ed form to move uprizht the blemisLes ef
youth are obliterated; the accidents Of nature fv
prevented; the calamities Of old age obviated ard
an active circulation maintained.
LADIES
Who hare cold hands and feet; weak stouachs
lame and weak backs nervous and sick headsshe
dizziness and swimming in the head with indiees.
ton and constipation OF the bowels; pain In the sd,
and back; lepeorrhea, for whites); hllinR Of rs
womb with internal cancers; tumors, polypus ana
al that long train diseases will and IN Eieetric-
ity sure means of cure. For painful neustrustiol
too profse menstruation, and all OF those lona iin
OF troubles with young ladies' Elestricty IL certsi.
specific and viii in short time. restore the sntrer
TO the vigor Of health
tY-We hare aa Electro Chemical Appoyatu, for
extracting Mineral Poison fnm the sysien, such -
Mercury Antimony. Arsenic, &c. Hundreds who
are troabied with std joints, weak backs. and vsri-
cas other difficulties. the direct cause Of wh<h n.
nine eases ont Of ten Is the eject of drurs
eau be restored TO natural strength and yigor by az
use Of from ave to eight Baths.
Once hours from se'eloek A. =. to I P.n.;la
Consultation Free. iyll isedt
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

TThe steamship Hibernian, Capt. Bal
lantine, sailed from this port for Liverpool, on
Saturday afternoon.
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Card Pictures 4 AmbrOtyDeS,
AT LEWIS NEW GALLERY,
No. IL Market So, over McCoy's Cheap
store, and opp. U. 5. Hotel

HAVING fitted up nice new Photograph Rooms,
II with an elegant skylight and ali the latest i'm.
prorements. Is now prepared TO make pictures for
30 DAYS, at prices that will be inducenent TO all
to sit for their photographs. A. c. LEWIS,
ocS di wthen oodtf fLate TRASH & LEwIsO
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For Coughs, Cold. and Cou,umv,i.u

fuNhE Vegetable Pulmonary Basam is the most
l. highly approved medicine ever discovered n
has stood ae beet Of all tests. Time having had an
unprecedented sale of nearly forty years. 1t Is
recommended by our best Physicians, our most emf.
nent eui>cas, the Press, the Trade in fact by all
who know it. For certificates, which can be given
to almost any extent, see wrappers to each bottle
The proprieors will cheernliy refund the money il
large bottles much the cheapest Be 'careft 10 get
The genuine. which is prepared only by REED, CTT-
TER CO.. Wholesale Druggists Boston Sold in
Portland By dealers generally. does isdem
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

a. The business Of the Horse Railroad
exceeds the most sanguine expectation Of It's
most hopeful projectors.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14
Municipal Court--Dec. IL.

Thomas O'Neal, for the larceny OF trunk
in the possession of Herbert r. Sargent, was
sentenced to the County Jail for sixty days.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

GsEAr BARGAINS AT GowELL MoRRILL'S.
Thbets Poplins Plads and all other styles of Dress
Goods. All kinds Cloakings, Shawis, Domestics
&c. selling cery cheap for cash. Now Is your time
while the assortment il full. noyls eodkwtf
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14
Germ, Butter, Flour.

Snn0 BUSHELS primo Corn for mcaiag
cNVJtD SO fubs Butter. extra family.
1900 Bbls Flour. extra double extra aud superior
Choice brands of Flour for family use constantly
on hand. and for sale by
deel2 lwis FlLLEBR0WN & BURTON.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

NEW YoHK, Dec. IL.
A very heavy gale from the eastward. with
rain, prevailed last night and to-day. No dis
asters have yet been reported.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14
Refusal Of the Rebels 10 Reeeirs oaU more
Prorisions for Federal Prisoners.

Refusal Of the Rebels TO Reeeirs aay more
Prorisioas for Federal Prisoners.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 10.
The following dispatch was received this
morning:
FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. IL.
To c. G. Fulton. Baltimore American:
Please give notice that the rebel authorities
decline receiving any more packages of pro-
visions for the Union prisoners, so that parties
interested may refrain from forwarding any
more goods to this point.
tSignedl BENZ. F. BUTLER,
Maj. Gen. Comd'g.
Rev. Mr.. Torrance, who went to City Point
with DIR. Clement G. Barclay, returned this
morning. He had an interview with Capt.
Hatch, who was sent from Richmond to meet
him. He informed him of the above decision
OF the Rebel Government, and gave as reason
therefor what they alleged to be an imputation
upon their honor, by the press and Government
authorities, that they were not delivering the
goods TO the prisoners, and asserted, of
his own knowledge, that the officers in Libby
Prison, from the immense supplies they had
received, could set a table from their stores in
hand equal TO any hotel In the United States
he admitted that there had been some irregu-
laritlcs in the supplies at one time, but said
that the officer who had been guilty of me-
glecting the prisoners had been promptly re-
moved and punished. As 10 the bad condition
OF the prisoners returned to Annapolis, he
said they were extreme eases of consumption,
aud that IL. was grave error on the part of
the authorities to have allowed such prisoners
to return. For the present nothing would be
received but letters and enclosures of money,
and Southern money had better be sent.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14
Christmas and New Years Gifts.

A RE yon married man. iathers What
"A more gratifying gift for wife or children than
LTFR-POLICT,
Are you debtor. and want 10 make your endors-
err or creditor safey Are you creditor with debt
ors, who will pay IL they live, otherwise notg You
both noed lifepolicies.
Noc Is the time. The cost OF insurance is actually
reduced to one.ha!f the table rotts You pay only
half cash. and you save ono years dividend, he
actual cost Of oiie years premium BIZ catering nor
\. b. Clergymen specially favored.
JOHN NEAL, 3a-S2 Exchange Street.
does 2aw3w
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l.. f. PINGREE,
PATTERN & MODEL MAKER,
Machinist and Millwright,

Special attention given TO all kinds of Wood Work
in his line including Hatters, Printers Surgeons.
Shoe Makers, Artists, and general miscellaneous
Jobbing for all classes of Pattern and Machine work
noy2o 3m3swkeow
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DEATH Of Telegraph Operator.
New YORK, Dec. IL.
Leprelette Sweet. for many years tele-
graph operator in this city, died yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14
AFrtrof of the Canada

arrtrof of the Canada.
BosToy, Dec. l3.
steamer Canada, from Liverpool via Halifax,
arrived this afternoon
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14
BY TELEGRAPH
TOrHE
Portland Daily Press.
SOUTHERN ITEMS.
FoErREss MONROE. Dec. II.

The BoBsb0rdateat of CkoIieston-Lo
Prepared for Battle Ereretrs Raid TO
Uo"Hf Sterling. Ey.-DOi8gs ~ The Rcbef
(Onnress-Churnrs .I00insf JEFF O0rts.
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w A rs. LOST.


i OSI Certificate No. 1909, dated January Lat 1899.
- Tor si3z, bearing interest at per cent Ter an
Pc Fable to bearer due for eleven shares Of ,hs
Alsntc 81. Laurence Railroad Stock The nav
snt OF said Certificate is stopped at the Treasufers
once. W whoever has found ssid certificate and VIII
ass 10 No. 81 Free street. shah be suitably re-
"-soea. decll dcis
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A Card.

A Card.
FINdE subscriber takes this method to return his
l. sincere thanks TO bis numerous customers
throughout the county, who have patroniEed his
House for long series of years, and hereby gives
notice that he viii positively close his house for the
entertainment Of travellers from this date.
JOHN SAW YER, Proprietor
Raymond, Dec. LIST. 1863. dim
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Entertainment Board the Rssssiaa Fleet
Rvnaored Southern Commissioners ,rith
Propositions Of Peace-Houss Cosnsnittees.

Entertainment OF Board hc Rssssion Fleet
n"naored Southern Commissioners rrih
Propositions Of Peace-Houss ComMiftees.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IL.
One Of the most magnificent entertainments
ever given in this country came Off on board
the Russian feet this afternoon, the same hav-
Ing been rendered TO both Houses of Congress
by the Russian Minister. The principal vessel
was decked with flowers. The central boQuet
In the cabin containing 300 different kinds.
The Russian Minister, In behalf of his country,
thanked Congress and the nation for the great
hospitality and kindness extended towards the
Russians now here, and closed by giving
toast: The perpetual prosperity Of the United
States" the whole fleet, in the meantime, fir.
ing national salute. Speaker Colfax replied
to the toast. abiding to the friendship felt
towards Russia because she had sent words OF
sympathy across the ocean to this disturbed
land.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is.
The Chronicle Of to-day publishes rumor
which, though 1t is unable to verify, believes
IT TO be by no means improbable, TO the effect
that Alexander II. Stevens and five others had
come down to Fortress Monroe under flag
OF truce with proposals of peace, and that they
asked to be received In their oflicial capacity
as Commissioners from the Southern Confed-
eracy, and that their request was refused, but
they were informed that they would be listen
ed TO only as private citizens from the South
ern States.
Inquiry was made this morning in a quarter
where il such fact existed 1t would probably
be known, but nothing confrmatory Of the ru-
NOR was elected. II any commissioner or
persons acting by the authority of the rebel
government made a visit to Fortress Monroe,
II was upon another subject, namely, the ex-
change of prisoners which, for certain reasons,
is more probable than the rumor to which ref.
creuce Is made.
The Standing Committees of the House of
Representatives have been appointed by Speak
or Coiax and will be announced Tomorrow
Much difficulty, 1t is said, attended their for
nation, as there is more than an ordinary
amount of talent and ability among the mem
beers.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-14

Is constantly receiving unsolicited Testimonials OF
the astonishing cures performed by her. Among
many recently received the following which are
commended to the notice Of the afflicted. Mrs Man.
chester may be consulted at
NO.Il Clapp's Block, Room No. q.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-09-20

readers this morning with complete list Of tbA winners
and their prizes bu owing 70 the great press bust
and the late hour which the shooting was finished
the Committee were unable 10 mako II out.
1he prizes as target nSwit1erlaQdn are al IN mopsy 10
guks varyIg ffo Tour dollars 70 oos hundred dosrS.
Jhe Whale Of the amount thus donated ID seven hundred
and eighty i've dollars eighteen dollars ~ which were
presented BY the Swiss in Newark Five dollars Il
charged for chance ct this target, which includes three
shots, all or them 10 be lodged IN the bulls eye.
The prizes at target Ibertyn are OF almost every con-
ceyable thng-donations from all parts.
The prizes at the other targets have been previously
stated aud described.
Thus far, fear, tho receipts Of the schutzenfest
have been rather small they have had only really
fine day. On Wednesday, The first day, the number Of
visitors was large and the shooting At the small targets
was rather brisk; but, being only ton conts shot,
the gross receipts did not 1gure up much. On
Thursday the shooting at targets "Switzer-
land" and elderly" commenced; but being
the rst day, the shooters here scarce and FRI
day and Saturday the prevented the nsnal number
from atendng 30 that after all the principal shooting
has done al targets A. D, c. d. Il, II, g and H. Yes
erday there were some prize shots fired at "Switzer
laDd.n =
tho shooting will DO resumed Monday at seven A.
NJ however, for the prizes, the books closed last
night Tho concert will take place the afternoon, when
the prizes viii also be distributed. We hope the attend
ance will be large and the receipts commensurate Every
preparation has been made for grand limo, and
derstand that the Third Avenue Railroad Company, with
their usual foresight have ordered additional number
OF cars TO BIO put their Knnt to accommodate the vis
tors TO the Wood.