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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-01-10
XXXVII OoNGREss.--seoond Session.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.

SENATE.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill to construct a
ship canal for the passage of naval vessels
| from the Mississippi to Lake Michigan, aud
for the enlargement of the locks of the Erie
and Oswego canals, to adapt them to the de-
fence of the Northern Lakes Ordered to be
| printed.
Mr.. Wiley gave notice of bill to aid the
| State OF Western Virginia in the speedy abo-
| ishment of slavery therein.
The resolution censuring Gen. Grants Or
ders expelling Jews from our lines, was tabled
80 against Z.
Mr.. Collamer introduced bill to regulate
judicial proceedings in certain cases. 1t aiI-
thorizes every person to bring suit against
the Uuited States for pecuniary indemnif-
cation If they have been wrongfully used, such
suits to be transferred to the Circuit Court of
the United States. Referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
The Senate passed the bill-for the relief of
the Norwegian bark Admiral Tordenheim.
Mr.. Fessenden, from the committee on FL
nance, reported back the joint resolution for
the prompt payment of our soldiers, sailors
and Marines with an amendment as a substi-
tute.
Mr.. Sumner introduced bill to suspend the
sale of lands ON the islands on the coast of So.
Carolina and Georgia, in and about Port Roy
al. Referred to Military Committee.
MT. SdulSDuTy pItstHteu tuc CTeueuUidlS OF
Hon. James A. Bayard, reelected United
States Senator from the State of Delaware for
six years from the 4th of March next.
The Senate went into executive session.
Adjourned to Monday.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Bufinton presented from the Military
Committee the majority and minority reports
on the bill authorizing the raising of $4,000
volunteers for Tennessee.
Mr.. Dunn asked, but did not receive leave
to introduce bill for abroad from Wash
ington to Point of Rocks.
Mr.. Stevens, from the Committee on Ways
and Means, reported the Post Office appropri-
alton bill. 1t was made the special order for
Wednesday.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole, and resumed consideration of the Ex-
ecutive, Legislative, &c, appropriation bill
Several arguments were made, including a
proyise that no part Of this appropriation shall
be paid for the mileage of Senators and Rep
resentatives beyond the sum of ten cents per
mile each way. The bill then passed.
The consular and diplomatic appropriation
bill was then considered. The bill passed.
Mr.. Odell presented the petition of the prin-
cipal ship owners for a reduction of the oner-
Gus tax upon vessels. 1t is now ten cents per
ton on each entry. They ask the tax to be
made annually, or at reduced rate each time
of entry.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole for general debates. Several speeches
House adjourned TO Monday.
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III Several of the Annual Reports from
Augusta shall be attended to forthwith.
a. Hou. Lot NJ. Morrill,, of the U. S. SEN
ate, has our thanks for his kind attentions.
"a The Bangor Wing has not been re-
ceived at the Press Office for several days.
Whose fault is it?
H1- The American Hotel at Niagara Falls
was burnt last Monday. Loss on buildings
$1,000; on furniture $1,000; no insurance.
~ The Brunswick Telegraph has pro-
nouncedthe Presidents proclamation, "a meas
ure Of unmixed evil" Mr.. Lincoln will feel bad
should he find ii out.
IN The democrats in the New York Leg
isature 1t is said, admit their inability to elect
U. s. Senator. Fernando Wood has been
aspiring for Senatorial honors.
nB- Returns show that in every county in
Canada but one, more wheat is raised than is
consumed, allowing five bushels for the con-
sumption of each individual.
o. The barn of Jonah T. Twiss, in Lon
donderry, N. H., was burnt on the Both ult..
together with a large quantity of hay and
grain, three cows, yoke of oxen and horse.
u The Somerset Farmer says that
Messrs. X. E. Lyon & Co., manufacturers at
Skowhegan, are carrying on series of exper-
iments, In order to test the practicability of
partial substitution of wood for rags in the
manufacture of paper.
a. George w. Warren, son of Rev. VIM.
Warren of Gorham, gifted young man about
~ years Of age, who was for some months ed
itor OF the Bridgton Reporter, died at Gorham,
last Sabbath evening from congestion of the
lungs, after confinement of only 80 hours.
u The statement Of the Advertiser that
Mr.. John +. Rich Of this city was engaged
some months ago as reporter for that paper,
the Argus and the Press, is untrue, SO far as
this paper is concerned. Mr.. Rich has never
been our reporter, never has claimed to be that
we are aware Of
M The Sanitary Commission have re-
ceived advices from their agents at Nashville,
Tenn, stating that their supplies are within
reach OF the wounded at Murfreesboro', that
everything necessary is at hand, and that the
objects oil the Commission will be fully real
lied.
~ We have received from an officer in
Go. Z, 18th Maine regiment, a sharp rebuke,
intended for some of his fellow townsmen. and
fellow-townsmen of the members of that COM
pany, for their alleged ingratitude towards an
efficient and faithful officer. We know moth
ing of the matter alluded to, and don't sec
why our paper should become the medium of
castigation SO indefinite in its terms and
meaning. II our correspondent wishes to
speak out plainly, so that the innocent may not
receive lash intended only for the guilty, we
will do what Justice may seem to require.
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POST OFFICE - PORTLAND.
r IL Z g

- = II
TVNO be observed by persons presenting POSTAGE
Il STAMPS for redemption
l. Persons presenting Stamps for redemption must
separate them according TO the different denomina-
tons and enclose each in small parcel and endorse
thereon the number and value of the same. The par
GELS must then be enclosed in sealed envelope
the aggregate value of the whole marked thereon
with the name and residence. place of business of
the person, firm, or association owning the same.
2. But one deposit of Stamps will be received from
the same party The parcels received will be num-
bcred regularly; aud receipt with corresponding
number and name thereon, given to the applicant.
g. No payments will be made until after The expi-
ration of 30 days from the date of this notice.
4 When payments are ready TO be made. the pub
lie will be notified thereof by notice posted in the
Avenue of the Post Office stating the numbers ready
for delivery. when the holders thereof NAV receive
their payments surrendering the receipts held by
them.
g. Only such Postage Stamps as have been in ac-
tualcircuafon rs currency will be redeemed. Those
of the old ISSUE aud those which have been used for
the prepayment of postage If any-which fact will
be determined by this Department-will be retained
by the Postmaster and DIES royed. Stamps which
have not been used currency in payment of
postage will be returned to Depositors.
6. Applications for redemption can be made daily
Sundays exccptcd-between the hours of A. NJ.
and p. NJ until the 3lst day of January, 1853 None
piH be receired after that date.
T. The undersigned is authorized by the Postmaster
General, whenever he may deem ii expedent for the
interest of the Department, TO require affidavit
from any applicant for the redemption of Postage
Stamps. that he obtained the said stamps honestly
and egitimately and that they have been used
on letters. A. T. DOLE Postmaster.
Post Office, Portland, January !, 1863 JAM If
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~ One of the most convenient articles
for the writing-desk is "Shaving's Patent Era
SER" for the counting room, studio, sanctum
or schoolroom. 1t combines an eraser, burn
isher,paper cutter,paper folder and pencil shar-
pener, and can be used for either of these pur-
poses as conveniently as can a penknife for the
purposes for which IL isintended. 1t is no hum
bug, is not complicated, has neither joints nor
springs, is as compact as the simplest pencil,
and can't fail to please. For sale in all well
regulated book and fancy stores.
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LAST CHANCE The last afternoon per-
Torrance for children of Wesley's War Tab
leaux, takes place this afternoon at Deering
Hall, and there are to be but two more even
ing exhibitions, which take place this aud
Monday evening. To all who have not seen
1t we would say, embrace the present oppor-
tunity and go tonight, or you will regret it
when too late. 1t is one of the best exhibit
tons we have ever seen, and all should see it.
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From the South West.

CAIRO, Jan. 0.
There is nothing from Vicksburg to-day.
The Jackson Appeal characterizes the fight
that took place as a trivial affair as far as the
rebels were concerned, and says their loss was
small, and places the federal loss at 1000. 1t
regards the federals falling back as trap au-
CURING no good to the rebel cause.
The telegraph is in working order from here
to Memphis
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WEEK OF PRAYER.-The Worlds Evangel-
ical Alliance having proposed a general re-
union in prayer throughout Christendom, at
the beginning of the year, the Second Parish,
High street, and West Congregational YES
tries are to be open every evening this week,
that all who are disposed may attend.
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Women and Children Going to Dixie.

The flag of truce steamboat New York from
Washington arrived at Fortress Monroe this
forenoon and left this afternoon for City Point,
having on board about $50 woman and chill
dren.
The steamboat Metamora with q flag of
truce left for City Point this afternoon with
about 125 woman and children from Norfolk
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SOMETHING SINGULAR At IL o'clock
last evening, the cells in the lookup were emp
ty of tenants-not a person having been
brought In during the evening. 1t was one of
the most quiet evenings we have witnessed in
this city for long time.
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Stock Market.

y-Mr Hiram Crowell, a farmer in West
Watervile, about IS years of age, died very
suddenly on Sunday evening last. He was ap-
parently in his usual health, but, says the
Mail, after assisting in carrying in quarter
of beef, fell upon the floor and Immediately
expired.
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~ The attention of commercial men and
ship owners is invited TO the advertisement of
Marine Railway chains, and track irons, in
ano her column.
H0-Steamship Anglo Saxon will sail for
Liverpool this afternoon. Mails close at the
Post-ofice in this city at 1902. NJ
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From oalifornia.-Loss of Portland Vessel.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.
A caucus to nominate candidate for Sena-
tor is called for next Tuesday.
The ship f. w. Bailey of Portland, sailed
yesterday for Puget sound. When outside of
the harbor she drifted on "A shoal and went to
pieces. The captain and 10 of the crew were
drowned. Only were saved.
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United States Senators.

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. s.
The Legislature yesterday reelected Mr..
Chandler Senator for six years.
DOVER, Del, Jan. o.
Mr.. Bayard has been reelected Senator.
The vote stood Bayard 10, Bradford 10.
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Minnesota Legislature.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Jan. 9.
The Legislature convened on Tuesday. The
Governors message is mostly confined to
State affairs, and especially to the Indian out
break. Minnesota has furnished 800 men over
her quota, besides crushing out the greatest
Indian uprising ever known in this country.
The Governor demands that the Indians shall
be removed from the borders of the State.
The contest for the United States Senatorship
commences next Tuesday.
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Naval.

BALTIMORE, Jan. o.
The new iron-clad Patapsco, built at Will
mington, Del, has arrived in Hampton Roads.
after an excellent trip. Notwithstanding the
rough sea, the boat was easily managed.
The steam frigate Colorado went to sea from
Hampton Roads yesterday with sealed orders.
New YORK, Jan. 0.
The iron-clad gunboat Nahant has arrived
at the Navy Yard.
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HAVANA ORANGEs.-B. w. Jones, No. lis
Fore street, has received a fresh lot of prime
Havana oranges, sweet and juicy, which he
will sell very cheap,
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From Mobile-Rebels Stealing Contrabands
-Escape Of Negroes TO our LINES.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 8.
A private letter from the bockadng feet off
Mobile, dated Dec. 23d, says many deserters
report that General Hardship commands In
Mobile, and that they have beef once a week,
and oysters only at all other times! They
have no sugar, no tea and no coffee.
The pirate Oveto is still in the harbor. Our
fleet expects her TO stay there.
Information from the army of the Potomac
shows that our pickets extend from Falmouth
TO King George Court House, about % miles.
Contrabands agree in stating that rebels
excursions are nightly made below the Court
House for long distance, and negroes are
carried away and sent South.
The greater portion of the slaves in Long
Meek land, between the Rappahannock and the
Potomac, have already escaped to our lines,
bringing with them their masters teams and
other property. They avail themselves OF the
night for their exodus.
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1000 Federals taken Prisoners.
Large amount of Army Stores, Arms, Am
munition, &C., Captured.
GEN. BROWN SERIOUSLY WOUNDED.
ST, LOUIS. Jan. 4

ST.. LOUIS, Jan. o.
Telegraphic communication with SPRING
field ceased at o'clock this morning. The
enemy entered our stockade yesterday after
noon. Our force was reported to be 1000
strong, with two pieces of artillery.
Springfield contains very large amount of
army stores, arms, and ammunition. Fifteen
four horse teams and thirty men, belonging to
the Telegraphic corps, were supposed to be
captured few miles south of Springfield.
Gen. Browns left shoulder is badly shatter-
ed. He will have to submit TO amputation to
save his life.
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Decision of the Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue.-Various Items.

New YORK, Jan. o.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has
decided that any revenue stamp except pro-
prietary, can be used Tor its amount on any
instrument, thus virtually abolishing the great
variety of stamps now used.
1t is understood that Secretary Chase will
be here tomorrow to consult with our bank
ers as to the best financial policy to be adopted.
The President has nominated Robert w.
Taylor, Of Ohio, for Second Comptroller of the
Treasury, in place of the late Elisha Whit
tlesey.
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9rWe are requested to say that persons
holding Portland Sugar Company "Barrel
Cheeks" will confer a favor on the Company
by presenting them for redemption inmed-
ately, at the Office of ]. b. Brown & Sons, cor
ner Of Commercial and Maple streets. They
win be redeemed when presented in any guam
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American and Foreign Patents.
II. III. EDDY,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
Late Agent Of U. s. Patent Office, Washington,
under the act Of 1871
10 state Street, opposite KiIby Stree I,
Boz TON

A FTER an exteps;vs ,r,c,;.o q, ,,u.-,. 49,,
IA ~ yea scoutinues TO secure Patents in the Init
ed States; also in Great Britain, France and other
foreign countries. Caveats, Specifications, Bonds,
Assignments and all Papers Drawings for Patents
executed on liberal terms and with despatch Re.
searches made into American or Foreign works to
determine the validity utility of Patents or Inyen-
ions-and legal or other advice rendered in all mat
ters toucnng the same Copies OF The claims of any
fatcnt Iurhsned oy renit'lng One Dollar. Assign
ments recorded at ashington:
Inc Agency is not only the largest in New Eng
Isno, ou' ,nIough u inventors nave advantages for
securing raients OF ascertanng the pateDtabiity Of
invenslons unsurpassed by, II not UNNECESSARILY SUI
perior 10, any which can be offered them elsewhere
MnRE SI"CTEssT grrn Prorr ,nr' nons Is
than ,he snhcr;her IA ~ SIrrcEsS - r,.r pte1
ppnnr nE Mn Nh a. ~ ESo ne pHSI
maaS saS H., =. ~ .h.nd - ~ ID ne
and ca, rrs.a ill., ~ sh lssson 70 oeese,
49,, IAN p.ue, sna. I. no o.nss once OF tne KIND
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GEN. Corcoran advancing on Che Rebel

DAI-IIMVhE, jan. %
The correspondent of the American at Suf-
folk says that Gen. Corcoran yesterday adj
vanced on the rebels at Blackwater In force.
and will give Gen. Pryor an opportunity for
fight if he desires it.
special messenger from Admiral Farragut
passed through this city to Washington this
morning.
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From Key West.

New YORK, Jan. o.
The steamer Baltn Or from Key West 9th,
has arrived.
The city government there was to be handed
over TO the civil authorities.
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Letter of thanks to Gen. Rosecrans and
Army
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, |

HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY
Washington, ID. c., Jan. g.
Major Gen. Rosecrans, Commanding Army OF
the Cumberland:
General-Rebel accounts fully confirm your
kilograms from the battlefield. The victory
was well earned, and is one of the most bril-
liant of the war. You and your brave army
have won the gratitude of your country and
the admiration of the world. The field of
Murfreesboro' is made historical, and future
generations will point out the places where so
many braves fell gloriously in defence of the
Constitution and the Union. All honor to the
army of the Cumberland. Thanks to the liv-
ing. and tears for the lamented dead.
II. w. HALLEcK, General-in-C Chief.
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U-Send your children to see Wesley
War Tableaux this afternoon.
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PaysOn House.

A Gentleman and his wife. and few single gen.
"A tlemen, can be accommodated with board and
pleasant rooms at the above house, No 81 MIDDLE
STREET. Jan 3-d2w-
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TIERS ABOUT TOW N.
Religious Notices.

ETDiyine service and sermon may be expected
at St Lukes Church tomorrow evening at o'clock.
nY- Rev Professor Geo. Shepard of Bangor will
preach in State street Church tomorrow.
Rev. c. burlington, Chaplain of the Maine eth
regiment, will preach tomorrow afternoon, at Casco
street Church, ats O'Clock +. n
TRev. Mr.. Hayden delivers his sixth Discourse
on the Book of Revelations tomorrow morning, at
the New Jerusalem Temple. Subject-The Seven
Trumpets-Chapters and 9.
sE-The eth Lecture on Incidents in the Life of
Moses, by Z v. VIM Stevens Perry will take place
to morrow evening In St. STEPHENS Church Sub
ject: The LawgiYer."
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NOTICE.
International Steamship Co.

VNHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
Il International Steamship Company will be held
at their office, of Union and Commercial SITS
on Wednes day, Jauaary IA. 1868, at o clock r. NJ ,
for the choice of officers and the transaction of any
business that may legally come before them.
III. j. LIBBY, Secretary.
Portland, January 6, 1858. did
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~ Five dollars reward will be paid for
the detection and conviction of any one steal
ing copies of the Daily Press alter they are
left at the doors of our subscribers. If
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COpartuersIhip Notice.

MFR JOHN A. TITCOMB was admitted partner
Nl in our rm from the first instant
JOHN w. PERKINS & co.
Portland, January 9, 1868. dlw'
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INSURANCE.
1 u UR NJ
Or THE
Ellot Fire Insurance COMFY,
OF BOSTON.
ON THE FIRST DAY OF Novrwprp 100.

vt NOFE1bEh, lcox-
1. State the name of the Companv rvo.
Fire Insurance Company. '
2. Where located Boston.
9. When Incorporated! February &c. lS4s
4. Amount of Capital! saoo ooo
5. Amount of Capital actually paid iny 20SSS
6. Number of shares and par value of
eachy 4000-S50
Z. Amount of fire risks outstandingy 1-g9 $50
8. Amount of marine risks outstandinRy
8. Total amount of outstanding risks! 7799 $50
10. Amount of United States stock or trea-
sury notes owned by the Company
State amount of each kind, and par val.
ne and market value of each. United
states Five per cent. 1865 y. v. per sh
Sl000-2000 m. v. 970-Sl $40 l. 90 60
ii. Amount of State stocksg state amount
of each kind and par value and market
value of each.
p. v. per sh. nv. per sh.
and 1865 10o-s,00o 10so-se4O
City of Boston 6per
cent 1867, 1000 1000 1850 2I,eoo
City of Boston per
cent 1871 1000 1000 l1SO 1910
City of Salem per
cent 1882 and 1887, 1000 10000 1000 10000
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Book and Periodical Depot For
Sale.
THE undersigned. being about to change his pusi-
ness. offsn bis stock and stand for sale ms Of
fers a rare ch6tce for with few hundred dol
lars capital Apnly to CHARLES J. CLARK,
Jan 3-dtf Cor Congress and Chestnut SITS.
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Dissolution Of COpartnership.
TIME copartnership heretofore existing under the
Il name and sty lie of.B URGESS BROS. 4 CO., is
this day dissolved by mutual consent
Either party is authorized to use the name Of the
firm in liquidation.
CHAS. s. BURGESS.
HENRY II. BURGESS.
Portland, January /. 1862. janl d3w
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Wanted.
WANTED.

THE subscriber, having had considerable exper:-
i ence in connection with manufacturing, but
without capital, wishes to make arrangements with
some person having means, to operate mill-eitner
cotton or woolen-and share the profits: Can give
Please address b. WOODWARD, Box III. South
Berwick, Maine. decls eodzm
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COOPer's Shop to Let.
ON Commercial Street, head of Hobson's Wharf
" Inquire of j. ii. HAMLEN,
sep4tf Office on Hobson's Wharf