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The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
BY TELEGRAPH.
TOrHE
Portland Daily Press.
Official Report of the Loss of the Cincinnati.

Official Report of the Loss of the Cincinnati.
WASHINGTON, June 5.
The following detailed report of the sinking
of the gunboat Cincinnati has been received
at the Navy Department:
Mississippi Squadron, Flag Ship Black
Hd,ok dboee Vicksbnrg, May 9th :-Sir-In
obedience to your order the Cincinnati got
under way this morning at seven O'Clock, and
steamed slowly down until little abreast of
where the mortars lay. When we rounded
the enemy fired several shots from a gun called
"Whistling Dick" but soon gave it up. At
half past eight, with full head of steam, we
stood for the position assigned us. The enc
my fired rapidly from all his batteries When
abreast of our pontoon and rounding too ball
entered the magazine and she commenced
sinking rapidly. Shortly afterwards the star
board tiller was carried away. Before and
after this the enemy fired with great accuracy,
hitting us nearly every time. We were espe-
cially annoyed by punging shots from the hills,
and the S-inch rifled and l0-inch smooth bore
did us much damage. The shots went entirely
through our protection of hay and wood, and
now finding that the vessel would sink ran
her up the stream as near the right hand shore
as our damaged steering apparatus would per-
init. About ten minutes before she sunk we
ran close in, got out on plank and put the
wounded ashore. We also got q hawser out
to make fast to a tree to hold her until she
sunk. Unfortunately the men ashore left the
hawser without making it fast, the enemy still
firing, and the boat commenced drifting out
l sung out to the men TO swim ashore think
ing we were in deeper water, as was reported,
than we were. | suppose about fifteen were
drowned, twenty-five killed and wounded and
one probably taken prisoner. This will sum
up our total loss. The boat sunk in about
three fathoms of water. She lays level and
can easily be raised, but lies within range OF
the enemy's batteries. The vessel went down
with her colors nailed to her mast, or rather
to the stump of one, all three having been shot
away. Our fire until the magazine was drown
ed was good, and am satisfied did damage
We only fired at two gun water battery
Very respectfully,
GEO. NJ BACHE, 1t. Com.
To Acting Rear Admiral ID. ID. PORTER.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
Municipal Affairs.

In Concurrence of both Boards.
A special meeting Of the City Council was
held last evening.
Ordered, That the Joint Standing Commit
tee on laying out new streets, be directed to
establish forthwith, the lines Of Poplar street.
Ordered, That the Joint Standing Commit
tee on streets, sidewalks and bridges, be auth
orized to cause the grade of Poplar street to
be fixed Immediately after the lines of said
street shall have been established by the Com
mittee on laying out and widening streets.
The Committee of Arrangements on the
celebration OF the next 4th of July, reported
informally that a general plan had been agreed
upon in Committee, and that William L. Put
nam, Esq, had been appointed Chief Marshal
for the procession, and that $500. was about
the estimate for the expense of the celebra-
ton, whereupon the following order was
adopted by the Common Council, the Sth Sec.
of the Joint Rules and Orders being suspend
ed:
Ordered, That the sum Of $4,000 be appro-
priated for the purpose of celebrating the en-
suing anniversary of our National Independ
ence, to be expended under the direction Of
the Committee appointed for that purpose.
In the Board Of Aldermen the order was
not passed.
The following orders were adopted:
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
From Vicksburg- of the Enemy's
-t Works.

NEW YORK, June 5.
A letter from near Vicksburg of the oath, to
the Herald, states that the situation was then
unchanged. Gen. Carr had captured and held
an important work on the left of the railroad
during the whole day, but near dark he was
completely overpowered and compelled to re-
tire.
The 22d Iowa Infantry planted its colors on
the rebel ramparts, Col. Stone all day request
ing aid, when, after keeping their colors there
all that day, aud after every man of the regi-
ment who entered the field in the morning
had been killed or wounded, except the Lieut..
Col. and fifteer men, they were captured and
taken into Vicksburg.
The storming of the works cost us $500 in
killed and wounded. The place will now be
regularly besieged. Our skirmishers are so
efficient that the enemy has no chance to move
his guns, and our batteries pour in a murder
Gus fire day and night. The rebels during the
nights manage TO place cotton bales around
the embrasures which are destroyed. During
daylight the rebels are constructing new line
Of works between the outer line now opposed
to us and the city.
A private letter from an official in Porter's
feet dated near Vicksburg 18th, says: "We
are meeting with successes on every side, and
before long the entire river will be open.
Tonight We had dispatch from Gen. Grant
slatiiS lnat ne was gaming ground ana au-
vancing slowly, but surely, on the town.
We have kept our mortars playing all the
time on the town for the last three days and
nights without cessation, and have destroyed
great many buildings, besides two batteries.
Deserters and paroled prisoners report to-
night that the city cannot hold out much
longer. They are getting very short of pro-
visions and have already came down to half
rations. They have no way to get any more
supplies. We feel very confident here of the
fall Of Vicksburg in very short time.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

PURCHASE OF PRIvILEGE.-Messrs. Rum
cry & Durham, being about to extend their
business by the erection Of large packing
house, Ia description of which we gave yester-
day. and needing large supply of water,
have purchased the privilege of the excellent
fountain of water near the head Of Hancock
street, and it will be brought to their new
building in pipes. They are now engaged in
putting up veal and mock turtle soup, for the
New York market. They employ now, in
GLIDING the number at two similar establish
ments of their own at Jonesport, where they
put up Holsters, about fifty workmen. In the
time of putting up green peas and corn, they
give employment to about 200 hands, and
after they get into their new building, probab-
ly that number will be increased.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
Observation-Disclosures Hall was filed with

THEATRIcAL.-Deering Hall was filed with
a large and refined auditory last evening, who
rendered substantial benefit to the fascinat-
ing Miss Kate Reynolds. The difficult role
of Camille, as illustrating the fate of CO.
quette, was performed splendidly. She was
supported very ably by Mr.. Myers company,
Harry Langdon appearing as Armand. This
afternoon matinee will be given at l-2
O'Clock, for the benefit of families and child
rem, on which occasion "The Morning Call -
and The Maid with the Milking PAIL" will
be presented, and on this evening Drawing
Room entertainment will be given to the
friends of Miss Reynolds and the troupe, to
consist of the dramas 1.-TWO can play at that
game" and the "Conjugal Lesson, or advice
to husbands"
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
Attack on Federal Pickets.

WASHINGTON, June 5.
The following was received here this morn
ing:
Fdirfdr Court House, June 4h-Lieut. Col.
j. III. Taylor, Chief of Staff and Assist. Adjt
General:-All is quiet along our lines and in
front.
On the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, this
forenoon, when the relief passed, our pickets
were attacked on Sawyer's road by guerrillas
Col. Gray at once started with about 120 men
in search of them, but could find nothing of
them in the woods. He then went on to scout
the whole country, and when he passed Frying
Pan his rear guard was attacked by about 100
rebels, who were hidden in the thick woods
Col. Gray turned his column and charged the
rebels, who fled in great haste through the
woods. We followed them up to Aide, and
from there returned via Drainesvie. Our en-
tire loss is three wounded and some horses
wounded. We captured their surgeon, DIR.
Alexander.
tSigned) j. STAHL, Maj. Gen.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, June ).
1t was decided to-day in the Police Court
here that conductors and drivers of street
cars in preventing colored men from riding
are guilty of assault and battery. The case
upon which this decision was made will be
appealed to the Supreme Court.
For some years rival companies have sought
possession OF Farra Lone Island in the Pa
cific, 80 miles west of San Francisco, for the
purpose of collecting birds eggs, which are
valuable. Squatterism and bloodshed have
occasionally ensued. On the 4th inst a regu-
lar battle with firearms ensued. The defend
ers were Americans of the Islands, and the
assailants Italians, who were very numerous.
The latter had five wounded, some MORALLY.
The ringleaders have been apprehended, and
warrants have been issued against the attack
ing parties.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
From Vicksburg,

CAIRO, June 5.
The dispatch boat Gen. Lyon from Vicks-
burg, Monday night has arrived Firing was
kept up all day Monday. Gen. Sherman's
troops on the right wing could be seen in mo-
ton when the Gen. Lyon left. At midnight,
a confagration was raging in the city, some
supposed our shells had set the city on fire,
while others conjectured that the rebels were
destroying their supplies preparatory to sur
rendering. Gen. Grants numbers and posi-
ton would be absolutely impregnable in few
days. The particulars cannot be given, but
they are of most cheerful character
The steamers Chancellor and Atlantic, load
ed with troops, when near Island No. 81, were
fired on by guerrillas from the Mississippi
shore. One Captain and two privates killed,
and several wounded.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
AUCTION SALES.
Furniture, Horses, &C.. at Auction

WE shall sell at public auction on saturd,v INN.
w ON. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at 81 York street ali
,he IN said house. consisting In part of Car
pets; Bureaus. Bedsteads, Beds, bedding Chair
rockers Tables. Looking Glasses, Cook and ParIor
stoves, Crockery. Glass, Stone, Wooden Iron and
lin Ware, Tubs. Pals &C. 1
Al III oclock-One good carriage Horse. years
oid, and one Colt years old. Also a Job Wagon.
oohc9ru punt light Wagon, Horse Sled Sleigh
&c Also: one Barn and two Sheds on leased land
to HENRY BAILEY 6 CO., Auctioneers.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
New York Market.

NEW YORK, June 5.
Cotton-active and frmer; sales at So q sc for
middling uplands.
Flour-State and Western closed heavy and sc
lower; Superfne State 10 a 80; Extra do s so 9
so; choice do 6 10 a 6 20; Round Hoop Ohio Is
a 6 25; choice do 30 a u.s. Superinc Western
20 q 40; common to good Extra do 80 a Is;
Southern lower; Mixed TO good "a 110 Fancy
and Extra Is q 9 IS; Canada &c lower; common
Extra s. q Is; Extra good TO choice 20 q 20.
wheat-1c lower; Chicago spring 81 a AZ; Mil
waukee Club 81 a A; Amber Iowa As a as;
extra choice 5G Winter Red Western As q "a;
Amber Michigan l IS a So; White Western 20.
Corn-1c lower; Mixed Western sound Il a 70;
new do Y q IS; White Western IS q 10; Yellow
Western 70 q 81.
Beef-more active; Country Mess 5 IS a 90.
Pork-opened dull but closed more active and
shade easier.
Sugar-more active and frmer; New Orleans 10l
@l2
Moasses-active and firm; Porto Rico 46 a. So;
Muscovado 40 "a AZ; by auction, New Orleans % az
% for tart and "a "a IS for sweet.
Freights TO Lverpoo-shade firmer; cotton nomi-
nal; -four Is Cd dls Sd; grain 81 9 7ld in bulk and
ships bags.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

% The services of Miss Emma Hardinge,
have been secured by the Spiritualists, and we
learn she is to commence a series of lectures
in Mechanics Hall tomorrow. Miss Hard
inge is one Of the most eloquent female speak
ers of the day, and devotes herself to the
cause she has espoused with untiring zeal and
energy. For several years past she has, with
a perfect abnegation Of self, applied her ut
most energies to the procuration of means
with which to found home for abandoned
and outcast women, and we trust she may
soon realize her highest expectation in this
direction.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

nv Il shall sell at public auction ON Thursday june
w ilfh. at O'Clock p. M.-the valuable Brick
BLOCK known as the Griffith Property. IL is large
Jour story Brick Block, and finished from garrett
10 cellar There are two fine stores on the LIST floor
nsneu IN modern style, with iron posts in 'front.'
and two fine tenements over them each eontsining
rue rooms, with good closets, and perfectly distinct
from each other, excepting the entrance on Free
street between the stores, and the front hall All the
modern Improvements here. Gas throughout
the block; abundance of filtered and son water
The building is denomnated Fire Proof being An
lshed with iron shutters back and sides, aud q ce-
mehlea roof. IL Is splendid property for invest
ment, centrally located, and must always advance
with the city.
HENRY BAILEY & Co, Auctioneers.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
Col. CRADLE ough Wounded at vicksburg.

WASHINGTON, j une D.
Among the list of wounded at Vicksburg is
Col. Cradlebough of the 1l4th Ohio volunteers.
He was delegate in the late House of Rep
resentatives from Nevada and made the start
ling exposure of the Norman outrages. He
is very widely known AS the Judge in Utah
whose efforts to bring the perpetrators of the
Mountain Meadow massacre, and other re-
voting murders, To punishment, and was
thwated by President Buchanan refusing to
allow the arrests of the U. 5. troops 1t is
believed that the Colonel is not seriously
wounded
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
Financial.

PHILADELPHIA, June ..
Jay Cooke, U. S. Subscription A gent, reports
the sale of 81 ,275.500 worth of 5-20's to-day,
in the following localities: New York S20,-
600; Boston and New England, $4,000;
Philadelphia and Pennsylvania 255,000; Ohio
and Indiana, 1926 900; Missouri, Virginia and
$4,000. The subscription from
Indiana includes 100000 from Madison. The
local subscriptions throughout the West are
very large, almost every village and town be-
ing represented.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 4.
The Republican politicians are in fiutter
in regard to the nomination Tor State officers.
The delegates chosen at the Sacramento pri-
mary election to the Republican State Conven-
ton, who were supposed to be in favor of Gov.
Stanford for next Governor, have suddenly
bolted him, and will 90 for Mr.. Low the pres
ent Collector of the port of San Francisco.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
Rebel Attack. on Franklin and Trone.

NASHVILLE, June ).
The news from Franklin up to to-day is that
the garrison, Col. Baird commanding, was
attacked by 1900 rebel cavalry yesterday,
driving the Union forces back to their en-
trenchnents. They rallied, however, and
drove back the enemy, with heavy loss to the
latter. simultaneously an attack was made
by the rebels upon our forces at Trome. They
were repulsed with loss of 200 men, 400
horses and a lot of camp and garrison equip
age. $40
Gen. Granger has ordered all the houses of
i'll fame to be vacated by the sth inst. This
order has caused great excitement among the
fancy.
Federal soldiers, to the number of go, arriv-
ed in this city this morning, representing ia
different regiments. They will be sent to their
respective commands.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
MIR. MONTGOMERY,
Proposals for Fresh Beef.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the
- undersigned at Augusta, Maine, until the tenth
day of June, 1868, at CLOCK NJ, for supplies of
Fresh Beef for the of recruits at Augusta, Maine
for three months. such less time the Commissa-
~ General may direct. The Beef to be furnished
must be of good and wholesome quality, cut and
sawed. meek and shanks excluded aud delivered at
such times and in such quantities may be required
and such days shall be designated by the Act
ing Assistant Commissary Of Subsistence.
The undersigned reserves the right TO reject any
and all bids deemed unsatisfactory.
Endorse proposals for Fresh Beef"
THOS. c. j. BAILY,
Capt 18th Infantry, A. A. c. S.
Head Quarters VOiaRteer Recruiting Sert ice,
AUGUSTA, Me, May 30. 1868.
jc5 dtjel0
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
BY J. 3. WATSON,

Auction Sale Of n Chair Mnnsfncssry.
WEDNESDAY, June 10. 1863, at IL O'Clock, A. NJ,
ON the premises,
Situated at North Ashburnham Depot Worcester
county. Mass. tyiage and Post Office called Bur
ragevillel
The property consists of about $50 acres Of land,
% of Il timbered and valuable, adjoining the rail-
road the water privilege Of the best in the coun-
try, ON Milers river, large pond, IA feet fall the
dam safe, being mostly a natural one; good Saw
Mill; shop and tools for making several kinds Of
chairs Paint shop at depot 4ox three stories high
several buildings for drying and storing lumber and
stock; four dwelling houses, two Of them double;
store, barn; a good foundation, 40xiO0 where Q
building was burned; large breast wheel, but little
damaged.
The water privilege and buildings are situated
within 80 rods Of the railroad depot.
The establishment. at small cost. could be convert
ed into Wooden Mandatory, or Tannery and shoe
Mandatory, abundance Of bark near by.) It v
well adapted for making ,Pianoforte Cases, or any
kind OF wooden ware. Ii was especially designed
for the Chair business and Is In good fair condition
for use having been lately repaired at cost Of $780,
III desired 5000 can remain on mortgage.
For further particulars address WIN. =. BUR-
RAGE, Burrageville Mass. q. p. DRURY. Boston,
or y. DRURY, Warren, Mass. je3d1w
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
From Fortress Monroe.
FORTRESS MONROE, J

FORTRESS MONROE, June 4.
Two large brick buildings on the corner of
Washington and Wide Water streets, Norfolk,
were destroyed by fre last night. They were
used as a Government storehouse. All the
property excepting about $1,000 worth belong
ing TO the Government was removed. The
fire was no doubt the work of an ncendiary.
The flag of truce steamer State of Maine
left for City Point this morning. She took up
200 rebel prisoners.
The S. II. Spaulding sailed for Newbern, N.
&. this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

sB- Mr.. Samuel Willard, worthy fisher
man residing at Cape Elizabeth, while out ia
his boat with a small boy on Thursday fishing,
dropped dead. He had just previous to his
death, pulled in large halibut weighing 100
lbs. The cause of his death was appoplexy.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

sB The Ladies' Committee, in compliance
with the demand of the Sanitary Commission,
have large number of bed-sacks which, it is
desirable should be made at their rooms. Will
not our loyal women come forward to the
work? They have also on hand, large
number of hospital garments, which are ready
to be made
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
Observation-Disclosures

New YORK, June 5.
The Medical Department is now prepared
to furnish, free of charge, artificial arms to sol
diers who have lost them in BATTLE
William I. Walker, convicted as a spy, is to
be hung.
1t is known here that brigade of rebels
encamped opposite Banks Ford on Monday,
where they still remain.
The term of service of a large portion of
the 18th n. L. Engineers will expire in few
days.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
Death of an Aged Banker.

PHILADELPHIA, June 5.
Francis NJ. Drexcl, senior partner Of the
firm of Drexel q Co., bankers, was injured,
probably fatally, this afternoon, in jumping
from the Reading scars at the corner of 18th
and Willow Streets. He was caught under
the wheels and had both legs crushed. His
extreme age precludes hope of recovery.
Later.-Mr. Drexel died of his injuries at
10 O'clock this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

SALES To-DAY.-Messrs. H. Bailey & Co.
sell by auction to-day, household furniture at
No, q York street, and Mr.. f. M. Patten will
sell two stored tenement in the rear of
Spring street Place. See advertisements.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
BY TELEGRAPH
EVENING PAPERS.
Col. Kilpatrick's Last Raid.


New YORK, June 5.
The Urbrna correspondence of the Herald,
dated I'd, states that Col. Fitzpatrick, with two
regiments of cavalry, reached Urbana on the
LIST inst. from their raid. At Saluda they cap
tured the colors of the 18th Virginia infantry,
and secured the country around that place for
ten miles, capturing horses, mules, carriages
and slaves. Occasional skirmishing was had
with rebel guerrillas on ther route, but no
fighting of magnitude. A letter from Stuart
was intercepted, stating that he would be in
Mddlesex County on Sunday, to stop the
Yankee raid. Among the prisoners captured
by Col. Fitzpatrick were Capt. Brown, of the
9Th Virginia cavalry, and guerrilla Col. L. T..
Jones. Only one of our men was wounded
At Urbana wharf was found and burned.
Transports, under convoy of the gunboats,
conveyed them across. A small force of in
fantry on the transport gobbled up about 1000
contrabands between Yorktown and the Rap
pahannock, 300 horses and mules, and depict
ed rebel granaries, etc.
The house of John Currie, blockade runner,
about four miles from the river, was searched
by an expedition from the gunboats. Four
men, two rebel flags, $4,000 in North and
South Carolina bank notes and Pacific Rail-
road bonds, were captured. Another house
was also searched below Urbana, where large
quantity of shovels, crockery, &c, destined
for Richmond, was captured. These expedi-
tions were made by Acting Master Street, of
the gunboat Primrose.
The Times correspondent, with Col. Kilpat-
rick, says the rebels had taken special pains to
capture this command, and while the rebel cit
liens had destroyed the bridge over the Drag
on River, Stuart with large force was wait
ing at a ford some six miles further up to force
them to cross at a narrow place, but our pio-
neers built a bridge over which our forces
crossed without difficulty and then destroyed
it. The letter from Stuart, captured in a reb-
ell mail, was directed to guerrilla Col. Jones,
who was surprised by Col. Davis and captured
in his own house.
The result of the raid, is, that complete
circuit was made of the rebel army, and the
destruction of millions Of dollars worth of rail-
road property and material, the capture of
hundreds of horses and mules and forty wagon
loads of provisions, 1000 contrabands, and the
Generalization of the blacks throughout the
whole county.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

TEMPERANCE AND UNION MEETING AT
NEW CITY HALL. j. Bradford, NJ. d., of
Augusta, KY, Most Worthy Associate of the
National Division, Sons of Temperance of
North America, is expected to arrive in this
city to-day. ON his way to attend the National
Division, which is to be held at Halifax next
week. Arrangements have been made for
him to speak at the new City Hall, Sunday
evening, at 8 o'clock. Dr. Bradford will be
remembered as one Of the able speakers at the
National Division held in this city in $780,
He has both seen and felt the effects of the
rebellion. Go early if you wish to get seat.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

gBe We regret to say that Mr. George NJ.
Elder, though his wound is doing well, was
yesterday quite i'll with what was supposed to
be the first symptoms of typhoid fever, and
some apprehension is felt for the result, under
the circumstances. of bis situation.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

10 The Police made a descent on several
Portland streets respectively, early yesterday
morning. Several captures were made, and
the unlortunates were committed to the house
of correction for disloyalty to the cause of
yirfua
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

INCREASE OF WAGES. We understand
that the Master carpenters of this city, have
-acceded to the terms asked by the Journey
men carpenters at their recent meetings-viz:
g. per day, SO far as regards first class work.
men. Those who are not so considered. will
receive less price in the same proportionate
aduanca
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

MECHANICS ASSOCIATION PICNIC. At
the meeting of the NJ. c. M. Association on
Thursday evening, committee was appoint
ed to visit localities and report upon suita-
BILE place for the annual picnic of the Associa-
fiop