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The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

WASHINGTON, Nov. I.
Capt. John Il. Godsboro has been ordered
TO ordnance dnty at Portsmouth, N. H.; Lieut.
Comd'g Henry ID. Todd is detached from the
Naval Academy and ordered to the Sangamon.
Thos. Whitney has resigned his commission
as assistant surgeon in the navy.
First. Lieut.. l.. NJ. Goldsboro, of the u. S.
Marine Corps, son of Admiral Golisboro, died
in this city this morning.
The workmen aud operatives In the Treasury
building, who have been ON a strike for week
past against an order of the Superintendent,
which when brought into effect reduces their
pay, will return to work tomorrow, as pre-
liminary to the consideration OF their griev-
ances by the Secretary of the Treasury to
whom they have appealed. The boodbinders
in the government printing Office have thus
far failed 10 have their pay advanced to s1S
per week for eight hours day.
The printers are TO hold meeting to-mor-
row to determine upon their action for SINH
lar demand. They belong to the same cstab-
lishment.
A committee from the Navy Yard, consist
ing of Naval officer and several of the mas
ter mechanics, are inquiring into the number
of hours worked outside by mechanics, with
view of regulating the hours now worked
in the Navy Yard.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
Municipal COurt...Noy, q.

William Wright, for assault and battery OH
John Ramsey, was fined ten dollars and costs.
: The accused is mate Of a vessel, and the COM
plainant was seaman on board the same.
The assault was committed on shipboard, in
our harbor. d. G. Rollins, Jr., for complain
ant.
John Maley, for assault and battery on Jer-
emiah Connolly, was fined five dollars and
costs.
Josephine N. Hill pleaded guilty to larceny
of certain articles from the Westinghouse OF
John Neal, Esq. She was sentenced to sixty
days Imprisonment in the county Jail.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

GE-If our Citizens wonld like to see and
hear, gentleman who is both able and sue
cessful as a Merchant, and eminent as an
Orator, we would advise them to be present
at the New City Hall on Sunday evening,
when George III. Stuart, Esq, of Philadelphia,
President of the U. S. Christian Commission,
will address them. Mr. Stuart's energetic and
selfdenying labors for the welfare of our SOL
diers have given him a proud name in our
land, and his telling speeches never fail to
interest
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

q" Steamer New Brunswick, Capt Win
chester, Of the International line, left East
port at p. M. Thursday for this port and
Boston, but was obliged to put back into Luz
bee bay on account of the violent gale, and
did not arrive here until about o'clock last
evening. 1t is just about a year since that
the same steamer came out from Eastport and
encountered the violent gale and snow storm
prevailing along the coast, losing her smoke
stack and sustaining some other slight dam
age. The steamers of this line are built with
reference TO safety as well as to speed.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
NOTICE.,

FINHE Joint Standing Committee on Streets, Side
L walks and Bridges, to whom referred the
petition Of Washington Ryan and others, that the
grade of Spring. Street from Thomas to Vaughan
streets, may be determined and established hereby
give notice that they will meet at the corner of
spring aud Thomas streets on Wednesday, the 18th
uay OF November inst, at O'Clock 7. NJ. to inves-
gate the case and hear all parties interested as re-
provided. ~
FREDERICK G. MESSER,
CHAIRMAN of Committee on Streets, Sidewalks
Portland, Nov. Sd, 1858 uoy5 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
Netc York Market.

NEW YORK, Nov. q.
Cotton-active and firmer at "a g s5c for middling
upands
Flour-State and Western s q I0c higher; Super.
fine State 8 90 e IS; Extra do 10 q %; choice
do Z 80 9 s25; Supertlne Western Is q 8 So Com.
mon TO good extra Western I 90 q 40; Southern
firm; mixed to good l0a710; Fancy and Extra
! 70 9 10 80; Canada q l0c higher; common extra
sos q o 2o extra good to choice SO a 65.
Whcat-le higher: Chicago spring 81 a AZ;
Milwaukee Club SO "a Al.
Corn-lc higher; mixed Western shipping O6 a.
o. in store and OF afoat.
0ats-actiyo at 81 a So.
Beef-stcady.
Pork-irmer; mess IL 62i q Il ST., prime Il 90
q 100
sugars-steadyi Muscovado IL @ l2t.
Molasses-inaetiye.
freights TO Liverpool-dull and declining
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3.
A Constitutional Convention at Carson City
has chosen the California Constitution for the
basis, and apportioned it among the appropri-
ate committees. The indications are that
there will be short session, followed by an
early election OF members of the Legislature,
with view of choosing U. S. Senators to pre-
sent the constitution to Congress at the ensu-
ing session, and ask for the admission of the
State of Washoe into the Union.
There has been a severe snow storm in
Washoe, checking emigration and the Beese
excitement, which has been the rage for months
past.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

SE- Rev. William Stevens Perry, rector of
st. Stephens Church, in consequence of i'll
health, has felt himself obliged to tender the
resignation of his situation The church will
hold meeting on Monday evening, 10th inst,
TO act upon the matter. 1t will be with great
regret that they lose the services Of SO distin-
guished rector as Mr.. Perry, who, during his
connection with it, has endeared himself to
the members by bis christian fidelity and kind
ness
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

UNION AssEMDLIEs.-The popularity which
these Assemblies gained last winter has in
duccd the managers to offer another course,
commencing with grand ball on Thanksgiv-
ing night, and continuing every Tuesday eve
ming thereafter, closing with a Grand Fancy
Dress Ball on New Years Eve. The mana
gers are determined that this course shall be
superior, if possible, to that of last winter.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

DANCING.-The Irish American Relief As
sociation will give their first Assembly at
Lancaster Hall next Wednesday evening.
The arrangements are in the hands of COM
petent committee, who intend TO inaugurate
the festivals OF this Association in manner
worthy of the patronage Of the public
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

GR We are requested to call the attention
oil taxpayers to the notice of the Collector of
Internal Revenue, published in this paper. and
to say that unless the taxes are paid on or be-
lore the time specified NOV. l2th), i've per
cent. on income tax and ten per cent ON Ia
for licenses, carriages and silver plate. ,giu in
all cases be enacted.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

sB- Rev.J. S. Lowering, pastor of the Park
Street Church, has been appointed chaplain of
the 18th Maine Regiment. We have been i'll
formed that he has accepted the appointment
and has rendered his resignation of his pastor
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

Gg- We have the best possible evidence
mat Mr. BENZ. W. Jones has a supply of the
most beautiful oranges we ever laid eyes on.
as ne Is one OF the few who always remember
me printer. Mr.. Jones, at his establishment
No. ll5 Fore Street, keeps large assortment
OF foreign and domestic fruit, DC, of supe-
rior quality.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

Ey~ We would call attention to the adyer-
tise1nent OF the Parks House, in Boston. The
proprietor oil This wel-known house knows
just how a hrst-class hotel ought to be kept
and always manages TO make his guests feel
that his house is their home, or is as near il as
any other that is as far off.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
MERCHANDISE.
MORE TESTIMONIALS!
.

=
M RS. MANCHES TER
Is constantly receiving unsolicited testimonials of
the astonishing cures performed by her Among
many recently received the following which are
commended to the notice of the afflicted. Mrs. Man.
chester may be consulted at
No.ll Clapp's Block, Room No. Q.
A CASE OF SPINAL DISEASE CURED.
This is to certify that went to see Mrs Manches.
ter last March with daughter of mine troubled with
spinal disease for which she had been doctored for
fveyears. and by number of physicians of all
kinds; and she has had twenty-one applications OF
electricity applied but all to effect; but she con.
tinually grew worse. came to the conclusion, as
the last resort, to go and Mrs. Manchester and
did so; and to my great surprise she told the first
of the disease and how she had been from time
to time, which encouraged me to try her medicines
did so. and now my daughter is able to be around
the house all Of the time. She also rides ten or If
teen miles without any trouble or inconvenience and
Think in short time she will be restored perfect
health Since my daughter has been doctorng,
have heard of great many cases that Mrs. Manchts
ter has cured. think if any person deserves pat.
ronage is the who tries to preserve the health
.
every effort which lies in her power to benefit her
patients. SARAH L. KNIGHTS,
GEORGE kNIGHTS
ABBY E. KNIGHTS
EMMA KNIGHTS.
Bruns@iek. Maine, August STA.
ONE or THE GREATEST CURES on RECORD.
Mas. MASoaEsTER-Dear Madam Thinking
statement of my case may be of service to others
similarly afflicted hasten to give IL to you.
Il h.,oa
months ago with the Liver Complaint in very bad
form. applied to four different ply sicans but re.
ceived benefit until called on you At that time
had given up business and was in very bad state,
but after taking your medicine for short time be-
gan to recover and in two months 1 was entirely
WELL and had gained several pounds of flesh and
can truly say that by your skill am perfectly heal.
thy man. JOSEPH DAVIS
Boston I Maine Depot. Portland, Ne.
4 REMARKABLE CURE or A CASE or DROP
SY CURED BY MES. MANCHESTER.
This is to certify that have been cured of the
Dropsy Of fifteen years standing by Mrs. MancAes-
ter 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 as
sured me that by tapping l could live but short
time. had made up my mind to go home and live
as long as could with the disease and then die On
my way home stayed over night in Portland with
friend Of mine, and told them what my mind was
in regard to my disease They finally persuaded me
to 20 and see Mrs. Manchester. She examined me
and told me my exactly.
was so much astonished to think that she told me
correctly, that told her that would take her medi.
cncs OF having the least faith that they would do
any good, that should get the slightest relief
from any course whatever; finally took the medi.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

Sy- Geo. II. Stewart, Esq, of Philadelphia.
and Rev. Dr. Patterson, of Chicago, will adj
dress the Young Mems Christian Association
on the occasion of their tenth anniversary festi-
val, at Lancaster Hall, on Monday evening"
There will also be music and a fruit supper.
A good time may be expected.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

og- We would call attention to the adyer-
tisement of the Bridgton Academy. This in
stitution is located in a very romantic and
healthful place on the western borders of the
Sebago, and, under the direction of Mr.. Hill
ton, has been very successful
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

sB Many Of our readers are not aware of
the very interesting meetings that are held at
Sons OF Temperance Hall every Sunday even
ing. Every evening there are numerous sig
natures to tho pledge, and frequent are the
"bitter experiences" related by those who
have been redeemed from the thraldom OF
rim
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

sI- 1t will be seen by the following dis
patch that We are to be favored with the pres
ence of Rev. Dr. Patterson, of Chicago at the
meeting at the City Hall Sunday evening:
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 4, 1863.
To army Committee, Portland, Ne.
Rev. DR.. Patterson will accompany me TO
Portland. He is thoroughly acquainted with
our work and an able speaker
GEO. ii. STUART, Pres. Christian Com.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

REcRUITING.-The whole matter of the ap-
pointment of Recruiting officers under the
last call of the President, for this city, has
been left very wisely with the Mayor aud Al
dermen. This is well. We will avouch that
the Mayor will consent to the appointment of
no man who has shown disposition to fleece
either the soldier or the Government. "Shod-
dy" will find no favor.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
House nj Auction.

I'VE shall sell at public auction on Thursday Nov.
w 18th. at O'Clock +. NJ, House No 10 ST. Law.
renee street. 1t is q two-story wooden house with
basement. twenty finished rooms, and fine cIosets
House finished throughout. There is q two-story
wood.h house Is 50 feet fine cistern in cellar and
abundance filtered water. Lot so x rs feet. Situs.
ton pleasant neighborhood good, prospect fine.
Sale positive, title clear. terms satisfactory.
For particulars enquire of
HENRY BAILEY Co., Auctioneers.
noy6 dtdf
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

SHELLs.-The splendid collection of shells,
at No. 235 Congress street, will be closed off
this afternoon and evening by L. NJ. Patten.
Those who desire rare shells had better take
a look at this collection.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
For Sale.

n. New Barque UNION. 300 tons measured as
<TTT single deekcd, or SsS tons double-decked,
49, built at Brunswick. Dmensions-llO feet
Keel, l6 feet deck. 2S feet BEAM 10 feet inches
lower hold, feet between decks-built of good ma.
terias. well fastened with COPPER iron and through
treenails and Of good modelfor carrying and sail.
ing. Apply to
McGILvERY, RYAN DAVIS,
oc5s dtf l6l Commercial Street
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

SALE OF LAND.-E. M. Patten will sell at
auction to-day, on the premises, valuable lot
OF land on the corner Of Bracket and Spruce
streets. 1t is desirable site for building pur-
poses.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

sB- All sorts of convenient articles for use
in the kitchen, the dining-room and the par
Tor, may be found at the warehouse of Messrs.
Lane d Tolman, A Free street. See adver-
tispmpnf
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

sB-Portlaud Division No. 95 S of L will
celebrate their Anniversary by grand Lcvee
at the New City Hall, on the Both of this
month. The "Sons' never do things by the
halvas
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
MAuCH CHUNK. Pa. Nov,

MACCH CHUNK, Pa, Nov. d.
Last night Mr.. G. X. Smith, coal operator at
Yorktown, Carbon County, was murdered in
most brutal manner. in his own house, in the
presence of his family, by a gang of outlaws
known rs "Buckshots." Mr.. Smith was 10y
al and highly respected gentleman, and was
suspected of giving certain information to the
Deputy Provost Marshal, by which the latter,
with the military under Capt. Yates, was ena-
bled to arrest the drafted men. No Union
mans life is safe in GAINESVILLE, Yorktown, Del
avine, Beve's Meadow, and other mines of the
middle coal fields. Seven or eight murders
have been committed within the last three or
four weeks,
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
Illinois Election.

CHICAGO, Nov. 6.
The Tribune OF to-day publishes returns
from twenty-eight counties, which, compared
with the majorities of the same counties last
year, show the Union gain to be 1909.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

The GREAT Snow SToRM-It is one year
ago tomorrow that the great snow storm &C.
Cured which spread from the Potomac to the
st. Croix river.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

sSE-' Rev. DIR. Graham will preach a dis
course on Sabbath afternoon at the Casco St.
church, relating to the life, labors and peace
ful exit Of the late Dea Samuel Small, of this
city.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

PERsoNAL.-Hon. Israel Washburn, Jr..
arrived in this city yesterday afternoon, and
Will enter upon the duties as Collector of the
port to-day
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
NOTICE.

TUyHE Joint Standing Committee on Streets Side
Il walks and Bridges, to whom referred the
petition of Freeman q. Cummings that the grade
and line on the southwesterly side of Brackett street
opposite the head Of York street may be determined
and established hereby give notice that they will
meet at the corner of York and Bracket streets,
Wednesday, the 18th inst, at O'Clock r. NJ, to In.
yestgate the case and hear all parties interested.
FREDERICK G. MESSER,
Chairman Committee on Streets, Sidewalks
and Bridge,
Portland, Nov. 4th, 1855. noys dta
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
House and Lot mt Auction.

WE shall sell on Friday, Nov. 10. at Q O'Clock
w i. n, one story wooden House on Ham,
mond street, nearly new, and finished Throughout.
A neat convenient and desirable house. Lot 30 20
feet. Possession given Immediately. Sale positive,
title clear, terms easy. For particulars call ON
HENRY BAILEY & CO., Auctioneers.
move dtd-
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

SANDWICH, MISS, NOV. Q.
Deputy Sheriff Z. T. Pope was shot at while
arresting Anthony johnson for house break
ing. Three shots took effect slightly. JUS
tice Whttemore committed johnson to Jail
for trial.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
BY TELEGRAPH
TOTuE
Portland Daily Press.
The Murder at Momeh chunk, Pa.

~ ""f""' az u"ach th"nH, fd.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 6.
1t is not believed by the principal coal men
IN this city that the riot at Mauch Chunk is of
serions character. Mr.. Smith, who was
killed, has incurred the hatred of the Irish
masses by his hatred to their secret organiza-
ton, which had for its object the exclusion Of
all the workmen of other countries. A Welsh
man was recently found dead in the mines,
having been shot. 1t is supposed that Smith
was shot while travelling from the mines to
GAINESVILLE.
force of militia have been in that vicinity
for some time, enforcing the draft and arrest
ing deserters.
The telegraph between Mauch Chunk and
Easton being down, communication cannot he
had.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

The telegraph operator reports large fire
burning In Charlestown, Mass, last night.
Location unknown at time OF going to press.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. G.
The sales of 5-20s to-day amounted to
81 ,SJS,O00. Deliveries of bonds are made in
moderate amounts at the time of subscription.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

eD-The thermometer for the last three
days, at 8 O'Clock A. NJ, has ranged at Al, "a
and AZ degrees.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

% farsons' Cough Candy is a genuine and
reliable remedy. See special notice column.
Dim.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
Stock Market.

New YORK, Nov. q.
Second Board.-Stocks unsettled and dull.
United States 6's 1881 registered. JOS
United states one year certificates new .....,. qg
American q old. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. las
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
HOuseI,OId Furmia,,re.

Immediately after the above, one quarter past ten
O'Clock. will commence the sale Of ali the Household
Furniture, consisting in part OF Card, Work, Penn.
broke. Toilet and Extension Tables; chairs rockers
sofas, lounges, ottomans. book bureaus wash.
stands, bedseads, beds mattresses STAIR straw 3ply
and Brussels carpets; rugs, mirrors, china crock
cry, glass and stone ware: stoves portable furnace
kitchen furniture, and in fact every article usually
found in the house-keeper's department
At IL O'Clock, Piano and Stool.
Should the weather prove stormy on the day ad.
yertised the sale will take place the first fair day
following. ocsO
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
=. VI. rArrEN, Anctioneer- ffcc n ExeLanre {
New Dwelling House for Sale nj
AmcfiAu.

WE shall sell at auction ON Tuesday. Nov. 10, at
" O'Clock p NJ, Oh the premises, the new and
tween Franklin and wilmot streets, within three
minutes walk ofthe Kennebec Depot Said house
has just been finished In the best manner; contains
thirteen rooms and is conveniently arranged for one
or two families has well of good water in the
cellar; an excellent brick cisern with flterer rood
cemented cellar floor, and gas pipes throughout. II
Is now ready for occupancy and will be sold ON favor.
able terms.
HENRY BAILEY CO., Auctioneers.
now
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
TO THE AFFLICTEDI
DIR. w. N. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician,
No. III Clapp's Block,

CORNER or CONGRESS AND ELM STREETS,
MOULD respectfully announce to the citizen, of
w Portland and vicinity, that he has been In this
city four months. During that time we have treated
and curing persons in snch short space of time thai
the question is oiten asked do they STAY cured To
this question we will say that all that do not stay
cured we viii doctor the second time for nothing
This, with the success we have met with Il \ sure
guarantee that our services appreciated. There
fore, lest patients should delay comirg for fear We
shall not stay long enough to give the test. we viii
hre say that we shall stay in this city at least until
DIR. d. has been practical Electrician for twenty
one years, and Is also regular raduated physician
Electricity perfectly adapted to chronic disease
in the form OF nervous sick headache; ueuralgis
in the head. neck. extremities consumption When
In the acute stages or where the lungs are not fully
involvcd acute or chronic rheumatism. scroius hip
of the spine. contracted muscles, distorted limbs.
palsy or paralysis, st. vitas Dance DEAFNESS sfnm
me, me,ng or ns,iaaney q speech dyspepsia indiges
every case that can be presented: asthma brouchi
It's, structures of the chest and all forms of female
complaints.
ny G1eCt1.1City
The Rheumatic the equity. the lame and the law
leap with joy, and move with the agility and elastic.
bitten limbs restored, the uncouth deformties re.
moved: faintness converted to vigor, weakness to
strength the blind made to see the deaf to hear and
the palsied form to move upright; the blemshes of
youth are obliteraed; the accidents of mature life
prevented; the csiamities of old age obyiaied, and
an active circulation maintained.
l. A DIES
Who have cold hands and feet; weak stomsebs;
larne and weak backs; nervous and sick beadsehe !:
dizziness and swimming in the head. with indiaes.
ton and constipation of the bowels; pain in the Sd
ana PACK; lcrcorrhga, Tor whitesl; falling Of the
womb with internal cancers; tumors, polyPus. and
All that long train os diseases will lind In Electric.
ny sure means of cure. For painful mcnstruation.
too protGse mcnstrua;ion and all of those long line
OF troubles with young ladies Electricity + certain
specific and will in short time restore the sufferer
to the vigor of health.
~ Ne haze an Electro Chemicdi apparatus for
extracting Mineral Poison fr'm the system, such
Mercury, Antimony, Arsenic, &c. Hundreds who
are troubled with stiff joints weak backs, and varf.
Gus other difficulties, the direct cause Of which. In
niue cases out of ten is the effect of drugs
can be restored TO tural strength and vgor BY the
use of from 1--WE TO eight Baths.
once hours from O'Clock a. n. to P.M.;l}to
6; and to =. NJ.
Consultation Free. iyl4 isedtf
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
Dissolution of Copartnership.

TINE firm heretofore existing under the name OF
Il q. J. DEGUI0 & CO. is this day dissolved BY
settled BY CD DEGCiO.
Noyember3 dlw@
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
Notice..

Notice.
fINHE stockholders of the Island Pond Copper
1 Mining Company are hereby notified that a
meeting will be held at Island Pond Vt Tuesday
NOV 10th. at 10 A. NJ, TO act upon the following ar
the shares In capital stock.
Second-To lay assessment
Ihird-To act upon such other business ms NAV
seem expedient at time of such meeting,
Portland, Oct. %, 1883 al
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY
WINTER ARRANGEMENT

E5sz<5fss sHEF On and after Monday, Nov. g. 1865
s1S& trains will run daily, (Sundsys except.
ed until further notice, as follows
Up Trains.
Leave Portland for South Paris at 740A.N. For
Island Pond at 1.l0P.N.
Down Trains.
Leave Island Pond for Portland, at Am
Leave South Paris for Portland at g. As An
The Company are not responsible for baggage TO
any amount exceeding $50 In value, and that per-
sona unless notice is given, and paid for at the rate
of one passenger for every $500 additional value
c: j. RIDGE, Managing Director
II. BAILEY, Superintendent.
Nov. 4, 1853. novs