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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-07
EIsDCTRICITX.

" n. DEMING, NJ. d would most respectfully
w announce TO the citzeus Of Portland aud VI
cinity. that he has taken suit of at No. IL
Clapps Block, corner of Congress aud Elm streets,
totreat Chronic Diseases by the Eieefropathc treat
ment.
lie would especially invite the afflicted that are
laboring under any old and inseterate chronic dis
ease in the form OF Scrotula. Hip Disease. white
Swelling. Erysipeas Salt Rheum. letter. kash, and
pinal Diseases. Curvature Of the spine, St vitas'
Dance. Pits Paralysis, Contracted Muscles Dstort>
ed Limbs. Dyspepsia. Liver Complaint. General Dc-
bility. Habitual Constipation. SC. We would like
wise call the attention Of the public to peculiar
manner o curina
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-07

A NEW CHEAT.-Many house-keepers in
this city aud vicinity have been successfully
feeced out OF various sums of money during
tho past by wandering pedlar, who claims to
vend the "Great American Navy Soap" the
"wonder of the world for its erasive proper
ties. 1t is nothing more than common bar
soap, thinly sliced and cheaply papered and
labeled. The vender is rather verdant look
ing, aged about %, is smooth face, wears felt
hat, aud sports pair Of large fur cuffs. He
usually claims to have been sent by a relative
or an acquaintance of the party called on. and
has only few cakes left. The price of the
soap Is shrewdly graduated to suit the Gus
toner, and varies from six to fifty cents. He
received severe tongue castiga.ion from a
lady in Westbrook, who deemed 1t best to ex-
amino the article before purchasing. The
slightest investigation will expose the cheat.
1t Is one of the boldest humbugs extant, and
the scamp deserves a term in the work-house
for his attempts at fleeing the public with his
great american Navy Soap. which claims to
be manufactured by H. p. Bishop, London.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-07

ARE You SIcK?-Have you doctored on
this ones system, and that ones system, and
found 70 relief? Do you want to get well,
and have the rosy hues of health mantle your
cheeks, and the red and rich blood of the
strong man and strong woman circulate in
your veins? We doubt not that you do, the
more especially If traces Of Consumption.
Cancer, Scrofula, and similar fearful but cura-
bic diseases are within you. Then let us sug-
gest that you call on Madame Manchester, at
the Preble House. 1t is very rare disease
that she will not either cure or make better.
Call and consult her at once, we afflicted ones.
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rOR SALE,

a. HOUSE M. liz Cumberland Street. be
Iii tween Elm and Chestnut. occupied BY
Ill Rev. W. X. Clark. said house Is In good re-
pair. Is built Of brick and contains thirteen rooms
lighted with gas Good cellar and furnace. Title
clear.
For particulars enquire of THOMAS r. JONES,
OF this CITY, or j. c. PRocrER. Lime Street
mch14 diff
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BY TELEGRAPH
EVENING PAPERS.
The Movement on Charleston Begun-Land-
Reported Capture of the City.

The Movement on Charleston Begun-Land-
ing of Federal Troop on Johns Island
Reported Capture of the City.
FORTRESS MONROE, April 4.
Yesterdays Richmond Dispatch saws the en-
envy (Federals) have landed in force ON Sea-
brook and Johns Island. Three gunboats and
several transports are lying off the island
Skirmishlng has already taken place between
our and the enemy's pickets. Our pickets are
driven In and the enemys advancing.
Gen. Hapgood has ordered all the women,
children and non-combattants to be removed
from Adams Run, which is twenty miles from
Seabrook island.
NEW YORK, April O.
The Herald's Washington dispatch sayo
report has reached here by way of Fredericks-
burg derived from rebel sources, that Charles
ton was bombarded by our fleet and attacked
by our land forces last Thursday, and is now
in possession Of the Federals under General
Hunter and Admiral Dupont. The report is
fully credited by prominent officers of the gov
eminent, who were in possession of facts in
reference to the contemplated attack upon
Charleston, which it is not yet prudent to d.
vulge. 1t is certain, however, that those who
possess this Information are confident that our
soldiers and sailors will celebrate the second
anniversary of the fall OF Fort Sumter in the
captured city of Charleston. The restrictions
upon the publication in the southern papers of
any adverse news are so stringent that il is not
expected to find much in them in reference to
the capture of Charleston, until the disaster
can be no longer concealed, but the reports
which have arrived are definite and positive,
and are believed by those who have the best
right to know what foundation there is for
them.
The Times Washington dispatch says the
city is nervous tonight over news derived
from rebel sources that Charleston has fallen;
that our attack commenced on Friday and
was overwhelmingly successful. A flag of
truce came to Falmouth this morning The
newspapers smuggled under it made no men,
ton of the fall of Charleston or of its salvation
A dispatch received from Fortress Monroe
states that Charleston papers have been re-
ceivsd there. They acknowledge that the at
tack by the Federal army and navy upon that
city had commenced but contain nothing in
dicating whether the movements of our forces
have met with a success or repulse. 1t is
fair to infer that If the latter was the case,
they would have announced it in the most
glowing terms known to the rebel vocabulary
1t Is generally believed in official quarters that
at least no reverse has been sustained by our
troops or our feet, and there is the best of
reason TO believe that the loyal North will soon
be electrified by the gratifying announcement
OF the Federal capture and occupation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-07

Grand Rally.

The new City Hall was crowded to over
flowing last evening-every part OF the spac-
ious room being packed as closely as possible,
the proscenium gallery being filled with
ladies. The ante-rooms we're crowded with
gentlemen who could not obtain entrance to
to the hall. Chambers Band occupied the or
chestral gallery, and discoursed sweet music
until the opening Of the meeting. 1t was the
largest gathering we have ever seen in the
new City Hall.
At quarter before 8 o'clock, the Committee
Of Arrangements, accompanied by many OF
the clergy ard our oldest citizens, entered the
hall and took seats ON the platform. Newell
A. Foster, Esq, then called the meeting to
order, and apologixed for the absence of Gen.
Hamilton, who had been expected to address
the meeting BE hoped, Is Gen. H. left Hart
ford for Boston ia the night train, that the
citizens would have the pleasure Of hearing
him Tuesday evening. Mr.. Foster then non-
mated as presiding officer of the meeting Hon.
William W. Thomas
The nomination was ratified by the meeting,
and the Mayor took the chair.
After some patriotic remarks, the chairman
called upon Rev. DR.. Bosworth to open the
meeting with prayer
DR.. b., in fervent and appropriate address
to the throne Of grace, besought blessings for
our city, State and country.
"The Star Spangled Banner" was then
played by the Band.
Patriotic speeches were made by Messrs
Benjamin Kingsbury, Jr., John Lynch, War
rem II. Vinton, John T. Gilman and Charles
Holden, Esqs. Between the speeches the
Band enlivened the time with patriotic airs.
A dispatch respecting the Connecticut cleo
ton, announcing the probable success Of the
Republican Union ticket, was received with
enthusiastic applause.
The meeting broke up about 10 O'Clock,
every man being determined to do bis duty at
the polls to-day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-07

Hudson River Blockade6 near New Balti-
more by Ice.
ALBANY, n. Y, April G.
On an examination of the river to-day it
was found that quite barrier of ice exists at
Mulfs Island, II miles below the city. A
similar barrier exists in Schodick channel,
near New Baltimore. An attempt will be
made on Tuesday or Wednesday with strong
steam tug to force a passage. The weather Is
mild and it is thawing rapidly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-07
Municipal Elections.

Municipal Elections.
DETROIT, Mich, April f.
This city gives the Democratic State ticket
for Judge of the Supreme Court aud Regents
OF the University about 700 majority.
SANDUsKY, N. Y, April 6.
At the municipal election to-day, MIR. GER
esdorf, Union candidate for Mayor, was elected
by 220 majority. The entire Union ticket was
elected by an average majority of 100. Union
gain over last October 300.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 6.
The returns from the municipal election in
this city to-day indicate that the Union major
ity will be from 500 to 1000. Returns from
various towns and cities show great Union
gains.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-07

The THEATRIcALs AT DEERING HALL
The play Of the Honeymoon" was performed
last evening at Deerlng Hall to full and
fashionable house. Notwithstanding the at
fractions In other directions, owing to the i'm
minence Of our Municipal election, there was
no @beggarly account of empty boxes" on
this occasion. The play was very creditably
acted, and moved along with a regularity that
could not have been anticipated from unpro-
fessional performers.
Miss Furnish deserves great credit for the
energy which she has displayed in producing
these plays; and we predict for her and her as
sociates, the remaining nights of the drama, as
generous support as the care with which the
plays have been prepared, and the noble cause
to which the proceeds are devoted, merit from
our citizens. Let there be good house to-
night. good show, and good use of the
proceeds, surely deserves the public patronage.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
TO THE
Portland Daily Press.
FROM WASHINGTON.

Oontrabands DESTROYS of Emigrating to the
Tropics.
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60 ATwo Story Wooden House, No. 4 ATTAIN
ILL., EDw K DRESSER,
mch25 dim l5i Fore Street.
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Capture Of the SteameroAries.
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House for Sale.

60 story and half House with q good lot ON
#:;. St. John street. will be sold at a good bargain
~. Enquire Of WIN. JONES, on the premises, or
mch3O 3w T. HAYES.
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Letters Of Marque and Reprisal.

COntraband Trade on the Potomac.
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A Pleasant HouscOn Spring Street
for Sale.
- A modern-built three-story House on sprius
M: street. Lot 90 y 1913. For terms &C., call on
.A JOHN c. PROCIER,
mehz3u Lime Street.
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fuVHE Store under Mechanics Hall, occupied BY
Il smith Boyd. Possession given Immediately
Apply to e LITTLE.
apl Use tiff Cor. Congress and Cssco Streets
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Carriage Maker Wanted.
GOOD Carriage Wood Worker can find con.
N slant employ ment by applying Immediately.
None buta good workman need apply. Wages
from g to 10 per weekday weekly. Apply TO
apl div 1. X. kiMBALL. Saccaiappa, Ne.
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Counting Room TO Let.
COUNTING ROOM over No. 90 Commercial ST.,
- Thomas Block, to let. Apply to
N. J. MILLER,
mch3l dtf Over 90 Commercial street.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-01-13
THE SOLDIER TO HIS WIFE.
prc. SMITH.

The angry clouds now mount the sky,
The moon has ceased TO lend her light,
The wintry winds go whistling by, "a p
And silence reigns in camp tonight.
While some are dreamine, others kneel
And pray for those they long to see;
Oh Julia dear, how sad feel, d
Away from home, and friends, and thee.
1t seems ss years since last we met,
Perhaps we may not meet again,
But this proud heart shall not regret
That have fought through this campaign.
And should it be that In this war
die whilst fighting to be free,
Oh Julia dear, I'll sleep afr
Away from home, and friends, and thee.
Here in Kentucky. noble State,
Our footsteps firmly tread her SOIL
The traitors tIemble at their fate,
And at our presence they recoil.
The good old ship shall never sink a,
Into secession's stormy sea,
Our soldiers yet win make them shrink
Before the flag of Liberty. i
We know no NortL, we know no South;
We bear one flag, in but one cause; ~
'Tis thundered from the cannon's mouth.
The Constitution and the Laws fi
For this we've left our homes and wives,
Our mothers and our sweet-hcarts true;
For this we sacrifice our lives,
What more than this can patriots do?
Oh may the voice of peace be heard
Throughout the land, and so remain,
And let each patriot shout the word,
That we're at peace and friends again,
Let freedoms lamp still brightly burn
To shed its light on land and sea,
Then, Julia dear, will return
To home, sweet home, kind friends and thee.
Lexington, Ky Nov. 9th, 1862.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-01-13

GEORGE Francis TRAIN DESCRIBED. We
have seen tn, Train--the George Francis
listened to tho scream Of the locomotive, gazed
on the track over which it sped and observed
the character of its freight. Altogether, they
compose curiosity seldom found within tho
realms of civilization. The Traip itself con.
si'ts o. one car only, built of tho softcst bass.
wood, hgly colored, and thatched with sprigs
of curled moss. 1t is supported by wini-bags,
which possess self Initiating power, and are
consequently always full. The wheels are so
cunningly arranged upon their axles, that they
may BE- turned in any desired direction; and
what is still more remarkable, they have no
friction, being 30 utterly devoid OF which, as
to exhibit comparative indifference to the law
of gravitation. The locomotive which draws
this Train is affectiouately named "I" 1t has
the largest smoke pipe that we remember to
have seen. The freight which this Train car
ries is limited almost exclusively tc nuggets Of
lies, bales Of exaggeration, thick plates Of i'm
pudeuce, and crooks Of egotistical yanities. II
is running around the country, unloading at
every depot it reaches, and slill the bulk Of
its freight remains undiminisbed. A prolig
ious Train indeed Altogether, VIC think this
George Francis Train the worst libel on the
human race VIC have ever seen or heard.
[Exchapge.
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OF VAN BUREN,ARK
Official from Gen. Blunt.


General Tho stars and stripes wave in
triumph over Van B,ren. On learning that
Hindman had teen reinforced; and contem-
plated making another attempt 10 force
his way into Missouri, determined to attack
him. Leaving my transportation north oftte
mountains, / marched from Prairie Grove, at
8 o'clock yesterday morning, upon this place
distance of fifty miles.
At 10 o'clock this morning, my advance
came upon two regiments of rebel cavalry at
Dipping Springs, eight miles north of the riv-
er. Dashing upon them with 5000 cavalry
and four mountain howitzers, brisk running
fight took place, which Was kept up into the
town, resulting in the capture Of all their trans
portation, 40 wagons, with six mule teams,
camp and garrison equipage, 100 prisoners, a
large amount Of ammunition, steamboat s
aud a ferry boat The latter was taken in at
tempting to cross the river with rebel troops,
and was shelled from the howitzers. When
10 the middle of the river the boat was disa-
bed and number of men killed. The re-
maiuder jumped overheard and swan to the
shore C1a
Three large steamers, laden with supplies,
had got up steam and attempted to escape
down tho river, but was pursued by cavalry
five mills and brought to by the fire of their
car bines, and returned back to tho levee.
The enemy then bro, ght their artillery to
the opposite bank of the river, and commenced
shelling the town for the purpose of driving
out my cavalry, out resulting in no other
damage than the destruction fsome buildings.
My artillery coming up, soon sileuced their
batteries.
Quite number of the enemy have been
killed. During the days operations the only
casualties on our side arc five or six men
slightly wounded.
My long range guns arc now shelling the
rebel camp across the river, five miles below
this place. If the enemy does not retire dur
ing the hight, shall endeavor to cross my
troops over the river in the morning, and offer
them battle. Respectfully,
JAMES G. BLUNT,
s. .aa Brig. Gen. Com.
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ments, when ttcy heard tho death sorg Of
their companions in guilt, they crouched
themselves down, with their blankets over
thci. heads, and remained in perfect silence.
They were much detected all day. Some few
squaws witnessed the scene. t', '''
THE MILITARY.
The military force formed a large square,
with the scafFod in the centre, from which all
persons who had no business within the lines
were executed, The number present is esiim-
atcd as follows: 9th Regiment, under CON-
maid Of Lieutenant Colonel Averille, 200
7th Regiment, Colonel Miller. 425; 9th Reg
iment, Colonel Wlkin, 1911; 10th Regiment,
Colonel Baker, 425; Captain Whites mount
ed men, 35; Mounted Rangers, Major Buell.,
273; in all about 1,4l9 men.
usG THE CROWD. -
All day and night on Thusdsy and on the
morning Of Friday up to the tune ofexecution
people were constantly arriving to witness the
hanging. Troops were constantly coming in
from all poinls, and the streets were denfcly
crowded. Tho roofs and windows Of all build.
ings in the vicinity and all other eligible
places were early occupied BY anxious spccta.
tors, including the sand bar in the river and
the opposite bank. All was quite and order
ly. Owing to the strict enforcement Of mar.
tial law, not a single case of drunkenness or
disorderly conduct occurred, and. after the
bodies had been cut down, they began 10 70
turn from the acene, many leaving town i'm
mediately. All expressed themselves as sat
isfied that the execution was being carried
out, and there were no threats or apparent
wishes TO execute summary vengeance on the
Others. ge
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-01-13

The London Daily News commenting on
the surprising results of the experiments on
iron plates with the Whitworth shell, re arks
as follows: 0i Ilr
"Shceburyness has again been the SC ne Of
the most astounding lvance in the science Of
gunnery yet obtained. That this should have
been achieved on the practice ground of our
gunnery, and by the skill of an English en-
gineer, is, at least agreeable to tho national
pride, although unfortunately il shows 10 tho
cearest light and with force impossible any
longer 10 bo resisted, fist, the system of iron :,
wood an iron plated ships of-war, which has
been adopted by naval authorities, i. erroneous,
and next that the Whitworth gun which we
do not possess, is The only practicable weapon
with which to denolish iron plated ships
Any one who reads the description of the
certain and terrible havoc played tho other
day upon the targ at Shoeburyness, which
represented something stronger than the.
strongest form Of iron p,ated ship We possess,
must be convinced that slabs of iron, such AS
bave hitherto been placed as ar'nor on our
ships. would be Of no more use than layer
OF cardboard in fight with these Whilworlh
shells. f-..
"On the contrary, it becomes a que e,tiou
whether ship ofwar should not be- conslruc-
ted of some form and such material that il
would allow clear passage Of these project
lies either right through, the vess,l or into
some OF may compartments, 80 that the de-
structon OF life inevitable from the scattering
OF fragments should be avoided. 1t would
seem feasible enough that vessel might be
constructed with many compartments, the
walls of which should be of such strength as
to resist tho explosive forco of the shell and
at the same time protect the crew. The al.
Tentative OF letting them through becomes
still the Old problem Of how to keep out these
new Whtworth shells. Could any adaman-
tine form Of arm,r be found that would on
pose more intense hardness against these
hardened flat-heads, it would certainly keep
them out; but here lies the difficulty in the
manufacture Of these plates. Hitherto they
have hccn made TO combine the utmost tough.
ness and hardness Of iron which in the present
state Of art can be given them. .a h'i.a
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A CoLoRED GIRL REFUSES TO GO FROM
TORONTO BACK INTO SLAvERY.-Among the
refugees who came from the South to Toron-
to on tho breaking out Of American rebellion,
were Mr.. w. H. Hill and family, Of Louisiana.
They brought with them coIored slave girl
as purse, named Matilda, and took up their
quarters at the Rossn House. They wero in.
mates Ct the hotel when il was burned down,
and after the FIRE they removed to the Revere
Hotel. A few days ago they resolved to leave
Toronto for Cuba aud on Saturday they wore
proceeding by train en- route for New York,
when Matilda ia vulgar parlsncs "skedad-
died." She had been accompanied 10 the de.
pot by ono Ct the colored walters formerly at
the Rossiu, named Smith, and after her trunk
was in the baggage car. she got it out again
and left with Smith. She did not approve ol
forsaking the free air Of Canada 10 go back to
slavery in the "Sunny South" Mr.. Hill and
family staid over ill they could procure an
other servant, aud left by the evening traio.
3asl Toronto Globe.
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THE BURIAL.

The bodies were then cut down, placed in
four army wagons, aud attended by company
K, as burial patty, and, under he command
Of Lieut.. Col. Marshall, were taken to the
grave prepared for them among the willows
on tho sand bar nearly in front Of the towu.
They we're all deposited in one grave, 80 feet
in length by IL in width, and 4 feet deep,
being laid on the bottom in two rows, with
their feet together and their heads to the out
side. They we're simply covered with tbeir
blankets, and the earth thrown over them.
THE OTHER CONDEMNED INDIANS
Wore Kept close in their quarters, where
they wore chained, and not permitted 70 wit
ness fha exocuiions During fha Awful mo.
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The St. Paul Daily Press Of Dec. 30th
contains full list of the 3s Sioux murderors
who were hung at Mankato on the 26th,
together with record of their crimes, as
given by the Military Commission, aud the
death warrant signed BY President Lincoln,
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The book publishers of New York are
about to agree together to publish no moro
books for six months. or until there is reduc
,ion in the price Of paper. The grasping
clique Of paper manufacturers will find no dif.
fculiy in reducing tho consumption Of
p'per, though their policy reminds one of tho
stupid lout who killed tho goose that laid the
oolen eoos