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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-08-21

10 Mr.. Charles l.. Wiggin, young man
of much promise, was instantly killed by fall
ing from the window OF his hotel in Washing
ton, on Wednesday evening of last week. Mr.
Wiggn was chief clerk in the Quartermaster's
office, Washington, and son of the Postmaster
at North Chelsea, Mass.
sE-The New York Ledger saws that the
perturbatons in stocks in Wall st, have been
tremendous during the past twelve months
Almost fabulous fortunes have been acquired
IN the space OF a few weeks. and in some in
stances in few days. and, on the other hand
the lifetime saving of hundreds of indusi rious
men, drawn by examples into the vortex of
speculations, have disappeared us suddenly as
snow-fiakes that fall into the sea.
lY The utter desperation of the rebel
cause may be seen by the following, found in
rebel paper published in Atlanta: Moth
ing will now save us, under the blessing OF
God, except by recruiting our army by the ad-
dition OF every man, whatever his age, capa-
Bile of military service. In our present ex-
tremities this may save us, and nothing else
will"
SB- The case of Charles Mcclellan Us Har-
mon Pennel & Co., that has been on trial three
terms before in Sagadahoc County, the jury
disasreeing each time, is again before the S. ].
Court now in session at Bath. The claim is
for iron furnished for the building of shin
amounting originally to some six or eight
hundred dollars. 1t has already cost that
county double the original demand.
sBeRev. c. c. Everett says the Bangor
Wing, who would be exempted at once
should he appear before the board OK account
OF his eyesight, writes a letter TO gentleman
of that city, which breathes the true patriotic
spirit 1t is dated West Goulsboro, Aug. 18th,
1868, at the seaside.-It says II see by ~ pa
pers that am drafted As l do moi ~ quite
equal, however well disposed to serve my
country in the field, shall offer $500 as COM
mutation fec or substitute, whether exempt
ed or mott
p- The 2lst Maine regiment, while on
the way from Boston to Augusta, had an OPP
portunity Of hearing read the resolutions of
the Democratic State Convention, held in this
city. The universal feeling of disapprobation
was so strong that series of resolutions were
passed by the soldiers, condemning all politi-
cal action tending to embarrass the govern
ment; branding the convention resolutions as
untrue and reasonable; and avowing their
hostility 10 the parties responsible for the sem
timents expressed therein.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
TorHE
Portland Daily Press.
From Washington,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.
Prominent Officers serving before Charles.
ton express themselves in private letters re-
ceved here to-day, as earnestly hopeful of the
combined naval and military operations. but
they do not mention any time for the reduc
tion of Fort Sumter, &C., as promised by en-
thusiastic newspaper correspondents, The
work being heavy, and requiring the utmost
skill and caution, they, with full appreciation
of all the difficulties, purposely refrain from
exciting expectation of an immediate and
complete victory. Nor are speedy results of
such character anticipated by gentlemen in
Washington who are best acquainted with the
plans aud intentions OF the commanding Of
ficers.
The act to provide national currency au-
thorizes the employment of the national bank
ing associations created under it as deposta-
rles OF the internal revenue. As such employ
ment involves the duty OF requiring adequate
security Tor the amounts deposited, the Secre-
tary OF the treasury has come to the conclu-
sion that the national banks desiring to receive
such deposits shall place in the treasury of the
United States six per cent. bonds to an amount
equal to ten per cent. of their capital stock,
and give the Board of Directors and others an
amount equal to their capital stock as security
Tor the punctual payment of all lawful checks
for deposit. lnasmuch, however, as a number
of banks have been organized and are as yet
without circulation. Secretary Chase proposes
to direct deposits to be made with such, Sc
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-08-21

Steamer New Brunswick, Capt Winchester,
from Boston for this port, yesterday spoke U.
S. revenue cutter 5. c. Dosbin, and was In
formed by the commander, Captain Webster,
that Off the Isle OF Shoals he captured the three
Taccny pirates who escaped from Fort Warren
on Tuesday night. and that he had them on
board, and the yacht which they had stolen, in
tow The cutter was bound for this port, and
will, probably, arrive before we go to press
The cutter was despatched by Collector
Jewett of this port as soon as he heard of the
escape of the prisoners, with the ioiention of
intercepting the scoundrels, on the supposition
that they would be making their way to the
Provinces. When the intelligence Of the es-
cape OF the prisoners was sent here, it was
rugged, and Capt. Webster sailed under that
impression. Subsequently it was learned that
the yacht was schooner-rigged, and it was
feared that the cutter might miss her. But
1t appears that Captain Webster was on the
alert, aad he has happily succeeded in recap
they arrive here, in situation from which
they viii find it rather more difficult to escape
than they did from Fort Warren.
1t is singular as well as amusing, that Port
land-aiter having originally captured these
men, and they were transferred 10 Fort War
rem for safe keeping, and having escaped from
that piace-should have the credit of their re-
capture. But SO it is. We Dragged consider
able when we captured tilis nest of robbers,
and we have right to brag now upon their
re-capture, after Hubtownr has allowed
them TO escape. 1t won't do for our Boston
friends to try this thing too often to test the
vigence Of Portland people. II they do, we
shall have to 60 up aud take that village
under orr control.
The credit of the movement belongs to our
Collector, Mr.. Jewett, who dispatched the
Cutter without waiting for any orders from
Washington. Capt Webster had never seen
any of the Tacony pirates, but he had on
board the gunner, steward and six men who
were on board the Caleb Cushing when she
was captured by them, and who could recog-
nize the men as soon as they should see them.
The news of the re-capture of the pirates
created great sensation here. Every face,
almost, was wreathcd with smile, and it was
matter OF general congratulation that our
Cater had been the means Of stopping the
flight Of these notorious ielons, who were al
lowed to escape in such an unacountable man
ner from a fort in Boston harbor.
would, gently, remind our Boston friends
of the liberal reward, offered by them, for the
capture Of the !" Pirate Taconey." If they
have paid any thing on that account, it has
escaped our knowledge, and has not been
placed TO the credit of the Insurance offices
and Merchants of that city.
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The ESCAPED PRIsoNERs.-We learn that
on the receipt here by our City Marshal yes
terday forenoon of telegram from the Mar
shal of Portsmouth, N. H., stating that the es-
capped prisoners probably landed Wednesday
evening at Hampton beach and procured food
and shelter, the Collector of Customs de-
spatched Deputy Collector r. A. Bird in the
fast yacht Sparkle, owned by Messrs. Senter,
Davis and others, OF this port, in pursuit of
them. The Sparkle is armed with a swivel
and the rifed muskets captured on board the
Archer. The prisoners are no doubt running
for St. Johns or Halifax. Their stolen boat is
schooner and not sloop-rigged as at first
stated
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u. s. Circuit Court.
CLIFFORD, =, PRESIDING.

CLIFFORD, z, PRESIDING.
TnURspAr.-The petit jury came in this
morning, aud the first case taken UP was Ed
ward fattee Us. Elias NJ. Clark ct al.
Assumpsit on several Retes of hand signed
by Wing, one Of the defendants. Plaintiff
contends that at the time the notes were given
there was a copartnership existing between
Clark and Wing, and that the notes were Civ
en- for the 1rm. The question for the jury
to decide is, whether Clark was liable The
case will probably occupy some days. There
is strong array Of counsel on both sides
Anderson d Webb. FIT. Webb.
Seth May. Howard & Strout
Edward Amory, IL. w. Paine.
of Boston, of Boston,
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sB- Chaplain Lincoln, of the 22d Maine. is
slowly recovering, though still regarded in a
critical condition.
GH- Com. Henry w. Morris, who died in
New York on Friday, was second in command
to Admiral Farragut, and came with him from
the South on the flagship Hartford. He was
the son of the late Thomas Morris, for some
time United States marshal for the Northern
district of New York, and grandson of the eel
ebrated patriot, Gouverneur Morris. He ell
Tered the navy at AN early age as midshipman,
ana has risen by merited promotion through
an the grades of the service to that of Commo-
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MODEL RESOLUTIONS. - At a political
meeting of the Union men of Stetsen, Me-,
held on Saturday last, the following resolu-
tions, proposed by Mr.. Lewis Barker, were
unanimously adopted;
THAT this rebellion is unconstitutional
2-That it is constitutional to put it down.
3-That Mr.. Lincoln is putting it down.
4-That We will support him while about it.
5-That Mr.. Cony goes for the right.
6-That we go for Mr.. Cony.
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AssAuLr.-Yesterday noon Mr.. Joseph
Pearson went into the shop Of Mr.. Greeulear
Sawyer, on Exchange street, and, after some
alteration with those present, attacked Mr..
sawyer, and gave him several violent blows.
nnaiiy pitching his head through-a window
'ne glass of which cut Mr.. Sawyer's head
ano throat severely. Mr.. S. was taken to his
residence, and DIR. Robinson sewed up the
wounds. Pearson was taken to the lookup.
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A Revelation Concerning Lees Raid.
New YORK, Aug 20.


In an account furnished by Capt. Luce, of
the bark Sunset, which was captured and
bonded by the rebel pirate steamer Florida, to
the naval authorities, some singular statements
are made. 1t will be remembered that the
Sunset was captured on the It'll of July
Capt Luce was five hours on the Florida, and
was compelled by Capt MafIit to sign the
bond for his vessel while under military
guard, and was refused a duplicate of it. In
the course of conversation with Mafiit, the
latter indicated very plainly that he was fully
informed with regard to Lees invasion oil
Maryland and Pennsylvania, and that the
same was to be aided by copperhead demon
stration in New York and other northern
cities, which he believed would compel the
United States Government to make peace
with the rebels and acknowledge their indie
pendence.o
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SOUND DocTRINE.-But few years since,
the Democrats of Massachusetts, in Conven-
ton assembled:
"Resotred-That it is not safe to retain in
important offices under the Federal govern
ment any persons who advocate and sustain
doctrines calculated to weaken, If not dissolve
the Union"
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From Fortress Monroe

FORTRESS MONROE. Aug. 10.
Steamer Kennebec sailed this forenoon for
Newbern. Steamer John Rice arrived early
this morning from off Charleston. She brings
no additional news.
The ordnance ship ST. Lawrence is TO be
placed under command of Capt. Phenix, who
has been for a long time in charge of the navy
ordnance at Fortress Monroe.
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hrMsEY's MINIsTRELs.- This evening, at
Deering Hall, this fine troupe win give the
hrst OF the three entertainments they propose
giving In our city. The programme is an ex-
ceiient one, comprising fun and mirth with
sentimental songs. OF the talents of this
company, our citizens have had a taste, much
to their satisfaction, in the concerts given
here last spring. We predict full house to-
night, and advise those who may wish to Sc
cure good seats, to secure their tickets early
and to 60 early.
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VARIOUS Items.

New YORK. Aug 20.
The Urited States transport steamer Illinois
from Alexandria arrived tonight with 1000
men from the Sd, 4Lh and 9th Vermont Regi-
ments.
The steamer Creole, from New Orleans 18th,
has arrived. She brings $4,000 in specie.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-08-21

VETERAN CoRPs.-The prospects of the
Veteran regiments are Frightening. In addi-
ton to the S402 offered by the United States
Tor old soldiers, the State authorities have
agreed that the 500 State bounty shall be
paid TO the Veterans. The City Government
also nave voted to give 500 to all who 90
from Portland We are glad to see this. An
old soldier should have at least an even chance
with the draited man. With these induce
ments the Portland companies recruiting for
Coils. Bcals and Fessenden must soon nm mn
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A REMARKABLE CURE or CASE or DROP.
SY CERED RY MRS M4NcHESTER


sly CURED By MRS MANCHESTER
This is to certify that have been cured of the
Dropsy of fifteen years standing by Mrs Manches-
ter have been TO ply sicians 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 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 go and see Mrs. Manchester. She examined me
and told me my case exactly.
was so much astonished to think that she told me
correctly that told her that would take her medi-
cincs net having the least faith that they would do
me any good. or that should get the slightest relief
from any course whatever; finally took the medi.
cine and went home. In one week from the time |
commenced taking the medicine, l had over three
gallons of water pass in hours; and my fell
low sufferers may be assured that it was great relief
to me. had not been able to lie down in bed at
night before this for two years. Now can lie down
with perfect ease. have taken her medicine for
eight months, and am as well any man could wish
to be- and no signs of dropsy. i would advise all
that sick to go and consult Mrs. Manchester
even if they have been given up by other ply.
sicians. have sent her number of cases Of other
diseases, and she has cured them also Go and see
forsyourseves. had faith, but now my faith
cannot be shakcd in her skill in telling and curing
disease.
CHARLES S. HARMON,
SARAH E. HARMON,
MARY A. HARMON.
Bangor. Maine, april %.
OFFICE HouRs--From A. NJ. till 5 PM
augl7 ms outaled
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TO THE AFFLICTED!
DIR. w. N. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician.
No. IL Clapp's Block,

CORNER OFc0yGRESs AND Elm STREETS,
MOULD respectfully announce to the citizens of
w Portland ard vicinity. that he has been in this
city four months. During that time have treated
q large number of patients with wonderful success
and curing persons in such short space of time that
the question is often asked do they stay cured. To
this question we will say that all that do not stay
cured we will doctor the second time for nothing
This, with the success have met with, Is a sure
guarantee that our services appreciated. There
fore lest patients should delay conf, for fear
shall not stay long enough to give the test. we will
re say that we shall stay in this city at least until
next April.
Dr. ID. has been practical Electrician for twenty
one years. and is also regular graduated ply sican
Electricity is perfectly adapted TO chronic Diseases
in the form of nervous or sick headache; neuralgia
in the head, neck. extremties; consumption when
in the acute stages where the lungs are not fully
involved acute chronic rheumatism, scrofula hip
diseases, white swellings spinal diseases. curvature
of the spine contracted muscles distorted limbs
palsy or paralysis, st. vtas Dance, dea ness STAN.
mcring or hesitancy OF speech. dyspepsia, indiges-
ton, constipation and liver complaint, pilcs-we cure
every case that can be presented asthma, bronchi-
It's structures Of the chest, and all forms of female
complaints
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New Yofk Market.

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.
Cotton-steady; at 81 a SIT for Middng Uplands.
Flour-State and Western irmer for new IA d DUH
for old; Superfne State 80 q co. Extra GO 65 a
4 IS; Choice do 8 90 e 20; Round Hoop Ohio s Is
a 5 40; Choice do 5 As q 90: Western 90; COM
mon TO good Extra Western 4 IS a 4 95; Southern
unchanged; mixed 10 good 5 40 a . so; Fancy and
Extra IS q 90; Canada SC higher; common Extra
50 a IS; Extra good TO choice 10 q 90.
Wheat-dul, and in favor of buyers; Chicago
Spring 50 az 10; Milwaukee Club 81 a IS; amber
Iowa 10 "a Is; red Winter Western 10 "a / %;
amber Michigan p q 80; common Winter red
Illinois 05.
Corn--iirm and in fair demand; Mixed Western
shipping 6Sl q 60; eastern 81 q 81
Beef-duli.
for new.
Susar-frm and moderately active; Muscovado
1os a 10i
Froights to Liverpool-dull.
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ONE OF THE GREATEST CURES on RECORD.
Mas. MANcHEsrER-DearM Madam Thinking
statement of my case may be of service TO others
similarly afflicted, ! hasten to give it to you
This is briefly my easel was taken sick about Is
months ago with the Liver Complaint in a very bad
form. applied TO four different ply sicians, but re-
ceived no benefit until called on you At that time
had given up business. and in a very bad state
but after taking your medicine for short time be-
gan to recover, and in two months I was entirely
well. and had gained several pounds of flesh, and
can truly say by your skill perfectly heal
thy man. JOSEPH DAVIS
Boston Maine Depot Portland, Ne.
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l. A ID f s

Who have cold hands and feet weak stomschs:
lame and weak backs; nervous and sick headache;
dizziness and swimming in the head, with indiges-
ton and constipation of the bowels pain in the side
and back: lercorrh9a. Tor whites); falling of the
womb with internal cancers; tumors, polypus. and
nj that long train diseases will find in Electric
ity sure means of cure. For painful menstruation,
too profHsc menstruaion aud all of those long line
of troubles with young ladies' Electricity is certain
specific, and WILL in short time, restore the sufferer
to the vigor of health.
To- We hare an Electro Chemical apparatus for
extracting Mineral Poison from the system, such
Mercury, Anthony, Arsenic, &c. Hundreds who
are troubled with stiff joints, weak backs and vari-
other difficulties the direct cause of which, in
nine ont of ten is the effect of poisonous drugs
can DO restored to ura strength and vigor by tho
use of from five to eight Baths.
Office hours from O'Clock A. NJ. to +. NJ. u to
g.; and to p. NJ.
Consultation Free. jyl4 isedtf
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C1app's B'ock..........C Cong ess St.
HAS just been added to BRYANT SrRArToN
Ii Co.'S Chain of Commercial Colleges establish
ed in New York Brooklyn, Philadelphia Albany,
Troy, Buffalo, cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, St. Lou
is, Providence, and Toronto, c. W.
The object of these Colleges is to impart to Young
Men and Ladies thorough and practical instruction
in HOUSEKEEPING, COMMERCIAL LAW. CON
MERCIAL Arithmetic ,SPENCERIANB USE
PHON0GRAPHY, Higher Mathematics, Grill En-.
cheering, Surveying, Navigation, &C., and TO fit
them for any department of business they may
choose. Scholarships issued in Portland will entitle
the student to complete his in any College of
the chain and rice without additional charge.
The College is open Day and Evening.
X. NJ. W0RrHINGTON Resident Principal.
For further information please call at the College,
or send for catalogue and circular inclosing letter
stamp. Address
BRYANT, STRATTON 4 WORTHINGTON,
feb2 PORTLAND. MAINE. d&wly
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From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10.
The Union Convention for this county nom
mated Samuel Brannan, J. c. Hoyt, r. j. Per-
kins and j. w. Vansloett for the State Senate
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1--WE DOLLARS will be given for the detection
IL and conviction of any person or person tealin
papers from the doors of our subscribers.
dec2b PUBLISHERS OF THE PRESS
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20.
Sales of 5-20's to-day amounted to SS45, 600.
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by ELECTRICITY

The Rheumatic the equity. the lame and the lazy
leap with joy. and move with the agility and elastic
iy of youth; the heated brain is cooled; the FROST
bitten limbs restored. the uucouth deformities
moved; faintness converted to yigor. weakness to
strength the blind made to see the deaf hear and
the pasied form TO move upright; the blemishcs of
youth are obtcrated; the accidents of mature life
prevented; the calamties oil old age obviated, and
an active circulation maintained.
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A CASE or 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
five years, and by number of physicians of all
kinds and she has had twenty-one applications of
electricity applied but all 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
cause 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 ff-
teen miles without any trouble Inconvenience and
think in short time she will be restored to perfect
health. Since my daughter has been doctoring !
have heard of great many that Mrs. Manches-
ter has cured. think if any person deserves pat.
roage it is the who tries to preserve the health
Of the sick and sufering and i know that she uses
every effort which lies in her power to benefit her
patients. SARAH l.. KNIGHTS,
GEORGE KNIGHTS,
ABBY 4. KNIGHTS,
EMMA KNIGHTS.
Bruastrick Maine, Iaqusf 5ih
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For the Islands.
Georges Monu ment Association.

QvElE undersigned. the three persons first named
u in the first section Of the act Of the Legislature
Of Maine, approved March 34th. 1853 entitled "ds
Act 10 Incorporate the Gorges Monument 4ssocsd-
fsoa, hereby give public notice. that the first meet
ing of said corporation will be held ct Fort PophAm
In the town of Phpsburg In the ancient Province Of
O'Clock A. NJ to establish bylaws. appoint Trustees
and take such other measures rs will secure the OBJ
jects of the Act of Incorporation, .x
JOHN A. POOR,
LEONARD WOODS.
August Il. 1885, atm
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Calais City Bonds /!

VxTANTED, Twenty thousand Dollars ON Bonds
w of the City Of Calais payable In mot les than
twelve, or more than twenty years. Coupons for
annually at Globe Bank. Boston. to be ssned Sept.
LIST. 1853 g. G. PIKE.
augl5 d3w Treasurer Of Calais.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
MORE TESTIMONIALS!
.
M II S. M MANCHESTER

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. 1 Clapp's Block, Room No. 6.