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The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
That "Piggery"!
o the Editor Of the Press:

To the Editor ofthe Press
There seems to be quite an attempt to i'm
press upon the public mind, that the CITY
Conncil on Monday evening last, ordered an ex-
travagant appropriation of $1,000, for the pur-
pose of building "piggery." The notice for
exciting prejudice may not be hard to di-
vine; but it may be proper that our citizens
should know briefly, what the facts are. In
regard to building "piggery," at a cost of
$1,000, it is sufficient to O. say that the order
passed was for the purpose of building brick
stable. The order as passed did not contain
the word "piggery." That was struck out by
the wish of several Councillors.
The stable in the aims house yard is old and
inconvenient. 1t was built some forty wears
ago when the needs of the city in that respect
were very slight to what they are now. 1t is
wooden, stands near the house, and is inflam-
mable and dangerous, as all stables are in such
position; much more so by being in the i'm
mediate vicinity OF one hundred to two hun
dred people, including feeble and sick adults,
decrepid and old people. But the practical
reason for the building is, its unfitness for the
present wants of the city. No well-to-do
farmer with half so valuable farm as the city
owns, would submit to so inconvenient and
narrow contracted concern. Its day OF use
fulness has long since gone by. 1t was suffi-
cient for its time, as was the old alms house
before 1t was improved and enlarged.
One simple fact will show the necessity of
the case, and they could be largely multiplied.
1t costs large part Of the interest of 5000
to transport the hay from the stock, in the
spring Of the year, to this stable, from where
it is obliged to be slowed for want of room
here. Being low-studdedan and ill-contrived,i ii will
not contain what is needed for the year, and
hence it has to be put elsewhere and so with
other arrangements, If it should be deemed
expedient to put some pigs in the basement to
prepare the manure for farming purposes, that
is just what prudent farmer would do and
is a matter for future consideration. The
overseers of the poor, who ought to know the
necessities of the case were unanimous in
their recommendation of this building, not a
stick of which but what will be made available.
The board of Aldermen stood to 2; the Com
mon Council ~ to s.; the President was in IA
vor, but not counted. 1t would seem that this
jury, as whole, was in large majority upon
n new policy, involving $1,000 or 500 year
interest. 1t is right that the citizens should
have true statement of the case; and when
they possess that, it would seem as though
they would justify their servants in keeping
the city property well up to the mark, and in
condition to subserve the best interests of
the city, in the safest and best manner.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05

ARcHITEcTURE.-Weca called upon our friend
Mr.. Geo. M. Harding, Architect, at his Office
yesterday and found him and his assistant
busily engaged upon the drafting of several
public buildings. The first we noticed were
the plans and elevations for a new hall to be
built in Searsport, Me-, by Mr.. j. a. Lane. 1t
Is very neat design with all the modern con-
veniences, ante, dining and cooking rooms
We saw the plans, &C., for new brick school
house to be built at Morrill's Corner, West
brook, District No. 6. It will cost some s5,-
600. Mr.. II. is at work upon the design for
another school house to be erected at Wood
ford's Corner, which is to be of still more elab-
crate finish and cost.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
Official Report of Capt. Walker.


WASHINGTON, June A.
The following report has been received by
Secretary. Welles:
U. s. Ship De Soto, Gulf Of Merico, May
1Sth.--Sir-I have the honor to inform you
that yesterday, at noon, l discovered the
smoke of steamer, and stood in for it, and
soon after we made the steamer aud pursued
after it to the very extent Of our power. At
8 P. M. she stopped, and two boats pushed off
from her carrying her officers and crew. l
Immediately lowered boat and took one of
the steamers officers as a security for the lives
of my own men, and then boarded the steam
err. As soon as the boats had got alongside of
her the flames burst out as l had anticipated,
when hoisted the recall Afterwards, hav-
ing had the assurance that there was no dan
ger of her blowing up, went near enough to
her to lead our hose on board, but all efforts
to suppress the flames were unavailing, and
by sunset the famous Confederate steamer
Cuba sunk beneath the waters of the Gulf in
lat. % Al, lon. 81 SO. 1t is estimated upon re-
liable authority that the cargo Of the Cuba
was worth in Havana nearly $500 900, and il
landed in Alabama would have been worth
about 81, 100000. l have her officers and crew
on board, and shall deliver them into the Gus
tody of the authorities at Key West.
am, very respectfully, your obedient ser
want, (Signed) VIM. w. WALKER,
Captain U. S. N.
Hon. G. Welles, Secretary Navy.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05

THEATRIcAL.-Miss Kate Reynolds and
her company at Deering Hall continue to de-
serve success-the surest way to win it. The
acting last evening was as chaste and finished
as hitherto. No rant, no buster, only the
slight exaggeration which distinguishes art
from nature, or the broader caricature which
is purposely and not stupidity overdrawn.
Tonight, do not forget Miss Reynolds ben
eft. Dumas great comedy of Camille
founded on fact and containing the plot of
Verdrs famous opera, ia Traviata," will be
represented. If Miss Reynolds sustains her
difficult role tonight with credit, she deserves
to rank as an artist. And she will.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05

:. FLAG STAFF AND FLAG RAIsING.-Diri-
60 Engine Co. No. 8, with a few invited guests.
had pleasant time last evening, at their
honse, Lowell street, on the occasion Of the
raising Of staff and flag. The staff is IS
feet in height and the flag s IL yards long
After the staff was erected and the flag raised
upon 1t, the engine was taken out and the flag
"wet" in good shape, after which the com
pany adjourned to the house, where an excel
lent collation. was spread and partaken of by
the company. The cost Of the staff and flag
was about $55.
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FROM NEwBERN.
North Carolina not to be made Battle
Ground.
Ports to be opened to Commerce.
NEYBERN. N. June /

NEwBERN, N. c., June 1.
Gen. Weld, who came here recently to or
ganize an African brigade, is meeting with
very good success. Gen. Foster considers
this splendid field for black troops to operate
in, and would like as many regiments as the
All our troops, sixty in number, that were
missing in the Gum Swamp expedition re-
turned to camp next day.
The object OF the strict regulation recently
established by Gen. Foster is to break up
effectually the contraband trade.
The 18th N. Y. cavalry regiment are on their
way here, and one company has already ar
rived.
The opposition papers in this State are very
severe on the "fire-eaters" and original seces-
sionists, who, according to the utterances of
the special organ of Gov. Vance, the Raleigh
Standard, will never be allowed hereafter TO
hold any Office OF honor or trust whatever in
North Carolina.
From the same source it appears that JEFF.
Davis has been given to understand by Gov.
Vance that the fate of the Confederacy must
be decided in Virginia, and that in no case
will the Confederate army be allowed to make
stand in North Carolina and deluge her
fields with blood and devastation, but must,
when they leave Virginia. retire into the cot
ton States and end the conflict where it begun.
The resignation of Col. Wyman of the 9th
Mass. regiment is cause of much regret in the
department, as he is very valuable and use
full officer, whose popularity with his regiment
is very great
For the past six weeks there has been no
rain to speak of, which seriously endangers
the prospects Of the crops.
The commercial ports in this department
now in our possession will, On the recommen-
dation Of Gen. Foster and Collector Heaton,
special commercial agent, soon be opened as
ports Of entry.
Gen. Weld desires it to be stated that he
and all his officers have been treated with the
utmost kindness by Gen. Foster, who is Civ
ing them all the assistance that could be de-
sired.
The health of the department is good.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
skirmishing at Murfreesboro.
REBEL CAVALRY ATTACK AT FRANK
LIN.
FIGHTING STILL GOING ON.

MURFREEsBoRo, June 4.
The rebels have been accommodating in our
front. Yesterday Wheeler appeared on the
Manchester and this morning on the Shelbys.
vile road. A brisk skirmishing has been kept
up all day. The I'd Indiana cavalry ON picket
duty was first attacked, and the 39th Indiana,
Col. Harrison, was subsequently sent to their
assistance The rebels were driven about one
mile. Our loss was one killed and several
wounded. The 4th cavalry, engaged at the
same time on the Middleton road, had seven
killed and wounded.
Col. McCook reports that he heard heavy
firing in the direction of Trume. General
Granger telegraphs that Gen. Baird of the
S5th Indiana, in command at Franklin, was at
acked to-day by rebel cavalry. At the latest
dates, Biard was still fighting, with some pros
poets of capturing the enemy. We hear of
no rebel infantry being engaged. Their cav
airy is, engaged in accommodating our whole
line.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05

Sconstantly receiving unsolicited Testimonials
l. of the astonishing cures performed by her.
Among many recently received are the following,
which are commended to the notice of the afiict-
ed. Mrs. Manchester mag be consulted at the
Preble House, Portland. Rooms Nos. 40 and a..
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05

FATAL ACcIDENT.-We are informed that
David Crockett, who was acting brakeman on
a special train on the Grand Trunk Railway,
yesterday Afternoon, was knocked off the sa-
loon car as the train passed underneath
bridge at Gilead, and killed, it is presumed,
instantly, as his body, which was not discov-
cred until the next train came along, was
found to be horribly torn to pieces. Mr..
Crockett was formerly postmaster in Norway,
where he leaves a family. He was 80 years Of
age and q likely man.-Courier.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05

90 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 he made
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05

OFFICIAL VIsTT-Mr. j. R. Marshall, Chief
of Police, Of st. John, N. B., visited this city
this week. Marshal Head extended the hos
FATALITIES Of the city to Mr.. Marshall, and Wis
tied with him the Courts, Prisons, Reform
school and other objects of official interest,
with all of which the gentleman expressed
himself much pleased.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
Reportrd Capture of Federal Supply Train.

Reported Capture of Federal Supply Train.
New YORK, June 4.
The Express has the following:-We have a
copy of the Mobile Register of May 2Sth, con-
tanning telegram from its special correspond
ent at Jackson. stating that Gen. Loring on
the l5th cut off and captured a Federal sup
ply train, and also captured 900 Federal
wounded left behind at Raymond, and 200 at
Jackson.
About 5000 negroes from Kinds County had
joined the Yankees.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05

Now Ready, DR.. Warren's Great Work,
1.-THE HOUSEHOLD PHYSICIAN"
sPLENDIpLY ILLUSTRATED
With taco hundred and thirty-sir Fine Eagrdrings,
and eight superb colored Lithograph Plates
FuNHE author treats all the different systems of
Il medicine, aopathy, hydropathy. homeopathy.
and eclectic or botanic modes of practice. Designed
expressly for both sexes, and not only to show the
remedy for each disease, but how to prereat it also
explaining the laws of the physical system, and how
to guard against the violation of them.
SPECIAL NOTICE.-It has the reputation of be-
ing the ONLY medical book that strictly true to its
title and no family afford to be without it, and
many who own the work have said they would not
part with it for any consideration whatever provid-
ed another copy could not be obtained.
az 1t Is the forrest priced medical book in the
world, considering the great merit and high-toned
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
TARAXICUM tDandeliOn),
Natures own Remedy for Biliousnes,

VVHE Compound Extract Of Daadeiioa is the most
Il efEectual remedy for all diseases OF the Lirer
known. Do not suffer sohen RELIEF is at hand.
This Is the season to commence taking something
to regulate the irer. Try bottle of LoRISG's Ex-
TRACT OF DASpELIoN, and our word for ii. you will
be satisfied that II is all we have represented l. TO be.
Prepared by THOMAS G.. LORING, DRUaGIsr
Cor. Exchange and Federal Sts.. Portland.
Price 25 cents. jan29 eod6m
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05

Nv shall sell at public auction on Thursday June
iltn. at O'Clock p. M.-the valuable Brick
BLOCK known as the Grineth Property. 1t Is large
iour story Brick Block. and finished from gsrret
finished in modern STYLE with iron posts in frurs -
ana TWO nne tenements over them, each Containing
sne rooms with good closets, and perfectly disfnc7
street between the stores and the front hall All ~
modern Improvements are here. Gas throughout
the block; abundance of filtered and soft water
there being two large brick cisterns in the cellar
Inc building Is denominated Fire Proof being An.
isned with IRON shutters back and sides, and Z &C.
men!ed roof II Is q splendid property for invest
with the city.
HENRY BAILEY q CO., Auctioneers.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05

YOUNG MECHANIC Boat CLUB.-At the
annual meeting of this boat club, held last
evening, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year w. o. Carney, President;
j. A. Martin, Vice President; +. V. Carney,
Secretary; G. A. Burgess, Treasurer.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
Land at Auction.

T. M. PATTES. Auctioneer-Of Office, q Exchange 81.
WILL be sold on Thursday, June 1lth. at II NJ.
w available piece of Land near the head OF
Cross, and corner Of Middle streets.
This lot has front OF thirty-eight feet on Cross
street extending back one hundred and eleven feet
TO the rear Of stores Union street owned BY Henry
Goddard. Esq. The wooden building ON the lot viii
be sold with the land.
Sale on the premises. and positive
For particulars call on Mr.. JAMES TODD, or tho
Auctioneer. mv12 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05

Co There is great demand for Coke at
the Office of the Gas Co. in this city, as it is
believed to be cheaper and better article for
summer fuel than coal or wood. Orders have
to be taken four weeks in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
Conviction of a Murderer.

LENoX, Mass, June 4.
James Calender was convicted to-day be-
fore the Supreme Court of the murder of Mrs.
Emily L. Jones, in Otis, on the 7th September
last. Mrs. Joues and her two children were
murdered at the same time. The prisoner says
his father killed the children. His sentence
will be pronounced in the morning.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
National Convention Of the Young Mems
Christian Association-0reat Union
Meeting.
The CHICAGO Times Trouble.

CHICAGO, June A.
The Times having issued paper this morn
ing, the military took possession of the office
aud remained until evening, when a telegram
was received by the proprietors from General
Burnside, saying his order suppressing their
circulation having been revoked by the Presi-
dent, they were at liberty to continue its pub
location.
In the United States Court to-day. the entire
session was devoted to hearing the arguments
of the counsel for the Times.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
Rebel Reports from vicksburg.

WASHINGTON, June A.
A rebel officer informed the bearer of flag
of truce Wednesday, that they had later ad
vices, which were in effect that Vicksburg had
not been taken, and that Grant had successive
ly tried every point Of the Confederate defen-
SEES, and been repulsed every time with great
loss. and that he had fallen back upon the line
of Black River, and was terrifying his position
to prevent Gen. Johnston from crossing.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
Merchants !

FNHE advertiser Is DESTROYS of getting into some
l. wholesale busness-grocery preferred. Has
good acquaintance, and if needed can furnish from
one to two thousand dollars.
Please address A. c. E., Press office.
my2s DIVE
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05

HIGH SCHOOLS FOR GIRLs.-The Alumna
Of the High school are requested to meet at
the school-room on Chestnut street, Saturday,
the 9th instant, at four O'Clock.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
Estate of WIN. n. Stevens.

FuvHE Notes and Accounts of the late William u
Il Stevens. of Portland. are in our Office for col
lection.
No costs will be charged to those who settle within
thirty days. VINTON BENNETT.
Portland. May a. 1868. lmis23
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05

MISSING VEssEL.-The Mecklenburg bark
Hauptmann Won der Like Sildemon, Konow,
master, from Hamburg for Portland, left Cowes
November 10, and has not been heard from
since
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
BY J. $. WATSON.

Auction Sale 81 \ Chair Mansfhcssry.
WEDNESDAY, june 10. 1863, at IL O'Clock, A. NJ,
on the premises,
Situated ut North Ashburnham Depot Worcester
county; Mass, Village and Post once called Bur
ragcville.)
The property consists Of about $50 acres of land,
70 Of Il timbercd and valuable, adjoining the ran.
road the water privilege Of the best in the coun-
try, on Miers river. large pond, IA feet fall. the
dam safe. being mostly . natural one; q good Saw
Mill shop and tools for making several kinds Of
chairs Paint shop at depot f0xs0 three stories high
several buildings for drying and storing lumber and
stock; four dwelling houses, two of them double;
store barn; . good foundation, 40x10o. where .
damaged. :"
phe 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
Manufsctory abundance Of bark near by.l Il u
well adapted for making Pianoforte Cases. or any
kind OF wooden ware. 1t was especially designed
nor the Chair business and Il in good fair condition
for use, having been lately repaired cost Of e400
III desired, 5000 can remain on mortgage.
For further particulars address WIZ. r. BUR-
RAGE Burragevile, Mass, q. r. DRURY Boston,
or y. DRURY, Warren, Mass. Je3dly
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05

GB ii. Packard has received for sale "The
story OF my Career" an autobiography, by Prof.
Steffens, and Fales and Sketches by Hugh
Miller
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
Financial,

PHILADELPHIA, June 4.
Jay Cooke, us. Subscription Agent, reports
the sale of 81 1857 300 worth of 5-20's to-day,
at the several agencies in New York, Boston,
Philadelphia, Baltimore and the West.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
Arrival of the Ellen s. Terry.

New YORK, June A.
The steamer Ellen S. Terry, from Newborn
brings intelligence that the 44th Massachu-
sets regiment will sail on the Sth in the
steamer Pocahontas and S. L. Telley for Bos-
ton. Among the passengers in the Ellen S.
Terry are Capt Kimball, 5lst Mass, and sew
eral other officers,
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05

ICE CREAM SODA, a new and delici ous
summer beverage, produced at II. Fl. Hays,
junction of Free and Middle streets, by nov
Ell and ingenious apparatus.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
A Call for . Meeting Of Editors.

NEW YORK, June 4.
A meeting Of the editors Of the press of this
city is called for the Sth, to consider the sub
ject of the nature, extent and right limitation
of any Of the liberties Of public journalists to
criticise the acts of those charged with the
conduct of the government in times of war
and civil CONFUSION. The call is signed by
w. c. Prime, Park Z. Goodwin, Jas. Brooks,
Arson Herrick, Horace Greeley and Eben
Comstock.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
Sale nj Auction.

ON "Wednesday, July 18th. unless previously sold
~ At private sale. House No. IS on the east aide Of
India street. with the lot Of land on which II stauds
being the same Josiah Baker and his descendants
have owned for over ninety five years past.
For further particulars inquire Of
CHR. WRIGHT.
Portland, May %. 1868. distf
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-05
store for SaIe.
MORE TESTIMONIALS!
.
M R S. M ANCHESTER


constantly receiving unsolicited Testimonials
l. of the astonishing cures performed by her.
Among many recently received are the following,
which are commended to the notice of the afiict-
ed. Mrs. Manchester mag be consulted at the
Preble House, Portland. Rooms Nos. 40 and al.
A Remarkable Cure of Case of Dropsv
cured by Mrs. Manchester.
This is to certify that have been cured of the
Dropsy Of fifteen years standing, by Mrs. Man.
chester. have been to physicians in Boston,
New York and Philadelphia. They all told me
that they could do nothing for me, unless they
tapped me, and assured me that by tapping /
could not live but a short time. had made up
my mind to 60 home and live as long as could
with the disease, and then die. On my way
home stayed over night in Portland with
in regard to my disease. They finally persuad-
ed me to go and see Mrs. Manchester She ex-
amined me and told me my case exactly
was so much astonished to think that she
told me so correctly, that told her that would
take her medicines, not having the least faith
that they would do me any good or that should
get the slightest relief from any course what
ever; finally L took the medicine and went home
In one week from the time that commenced
taking the medicine, had over three gallons of
water pass me in seven hours-and my fellow
sufferers may be assured that ii was q great re-
lief to me. had not been bic to lie down in
bed at night before this for two years. Now I
can lie down with perfect ease. have taken
her medicine for eight months, and am as well
as any man could wish to be, and no signs Of
dropsy. would advise all that are sick to go
and consult Mrs. Manchester, even if they have
been given up by other physicians. I have sent
her number of cases of other diseases, and she
has cured them also. Go and see for yourselves.
had no faith, but now my faith cannot be shak-
en- in her skill in telling aad curing disease
CHARLES S. HARMON,
SARAH L. HARMON,
MARY A. HARMON.
Bangor, Maine, April ID.
One of the greatest Cures ON Record.
Mrs. MANcHEsTER-Dear Madam Think
ing statement of my case may be Of service to
others similarly afflicted, / hasten to give it to
you.
This is briefly my case-I was taken sick about
Is months ago with the Liver Complaint in n
very bad form. applied to four different ply
sicians, but received no benefit until l called on
you. At that.time had given up business, and
was in q very bad state, but after taking your
medicine for short time began to recover, and
n two months was entirely well, and had gain
ed several pounds of flesh, and can truly say
that by your skill am perfectly healthy man.
JOSEPH DAVIS.
Boston & Maine Depot, Portland, Me.
PORTLAND. May 7th, 1852.
wish to say for the benefit Of my fellow citi
zens, that havebeen cured of cough Of twen-
ty years. standing, have tried various remedies,
and a number of physicians, and must truly
say that have never got any relief until CALI
ed on Mrs. Manchester, and in one month was
relieved of it.
lSigned1 7. L. RICHARDS,
s. II. RICHARDS.