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sTeP Pie RUNAWAY 0zs REWARD.

70 ANAWAY FROM TIE SUBSCRIBER, MONDAY
IA night the 9th April last HENRY nanist,' by.
wore low Crowned white hat snd thick outside w,olea
shirt BE is riding large fine bsy hprse rs hand. high.
making his way back to Richmond. Va. where t.s sub
scriber bought him last November Or he may attempt
to pass The Yankee lines beyond Richmond lie repre-
sens himself servant and says he is taking the hor+s
to his master in the camp. He rode q wagon s,dde
with blind bride having large Dragon bit. H pas.
ed through Salisbury and will probably pass hr,nkh
reward Of $25 for the recovery of the horse and Fir
the recovery oftheboy.. W. W. LOSG.
HUNTSVILLE, Ysdkin Co N. c., May s. 1858. s7--,f "
"a. Richmnnd Examiner and Petersburg Express copy
daily three times and forward bills to W. W. Long.
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BLACKSMITH WANTED.

>BLAChSmIih ~ ANlEUs
uwISH TO HIRE on BUY A G6OD BLACK.
i smith-wii hire white man AID furnish dwelling
house. or will buy or hire slsve =,
year. Address, with particulsrs, 49,
Wfikesborough, n. 6.
Nav & 1862 .Hl8-wn
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May S 1858.
TO REFUGEES.

a .IOUsE AND LOT IN wILKEsBoRoUuH TO
"a tent for the balance Of the yearterbis mod rae
will suit small niiy-ald six personscenFencnt nut
houses attached. Apply soou, as above. a
Msy S 1863 Z ls--.wtf
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EDUCATIONAL. COMMEMORATIVE learn that the
Convention Of the teachers Of the South, which
Gently assembled in Columbia, s. c., was well at
tended, and the best results are anticipated from
its deliberations J. L. Reynolds, of.South. Caro-
lima, was chosen President; W. T. Davis, Of Va,
Calvin H. Wiley, Of this State, and R. ". Gibbs,
Of s. c., Vice Presidents; j. stoddard, of Ga, S
T. Pearce, Of Ala, aud ". H. Stratton, Of La, Sec
'r,taries; T. j. Stevens, Reading Secretary; Willie
}. Palmer, Of this State Recording Secretary; and
j. B. Patrick, Treasurer. We shall publish the
address of !bs committee hereafter. =
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18
u. $. SANITARY Commission.

The recent special call Of this institution
upon citizens of Maine to furnish supply of
vegetables for our soldiers at the South, has
met generous response.
More than 1000 bbls. were shipped for New
Orleans two days ago, and $50 bbls are al
ready received towards a lot for Beaufort,
Port Royal, Charleston harbor, &c.
These Supplies with $50 in money, besides
$50 towards purchasing the above,com from
about thirty townsville larger numbers re-
naming yet to contribute.
Tn esincere gratitude OF the institution and
Of the soldiers whom it serves, is due to the do
nors, the Rail Road Companies that have
given free transportation over their respective
roads, to the truckmcn who proposes to re.
lnquish half his bill lover $780, if others will
pay the other hall, and to the owner of wharf,
storehouse, &c.
A full and specific acknowledgment will be
given fevery donation as soon as the supplies
now collecting are received, which will be
about LIST Jan.
The only kinds Of vegetables desired are
potatoes, apples; turnips, onions and beets-
except picked cabbage and other pickles,
dried fruit and berries.
a. Country papers will conIer.a favor by
copying. w. II. HADLEY,
Special Agent U. S. Slu. Com.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

N-At meeting of the employees of the
American Telegraph Company, in this city,
held last evening, for the purpose Of taking
proper action with reference to the demise of
Leprelette Sweet, late Of the New York office,
formerly an attache of the Office in this city,
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Wkereas. 1, has pleased an all wise Providence to
remove from the scene of his earthly labors, our
beloved friend aud former colabored, Lepreette
Sweet, whose amisbe disposition business capacity
and high social qualities endeared him TO all with
whom he was associated; as a slight token of our
respeet to the memory of the lamented dead. tits
Resolred. That In the death OF Leprelctte Sweet
the American Telegraph Company have lost valu-
able and aithtul servant his iepds and co-workers
dearly beloved companion, and the profession one
of its brightest ornaments
Resofred, That our warmest sympathies are hereby
rendered to his wing relatives with the sincere
hope that they may be eomforted and sfrengt hencd
in this the hour Of their aficion with every needed
consolation.
Resoiccd, That copy of these resolutions be trans
mltted to the parents of the deeesse,.
Resoired, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published In the daily papers in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

THURsDAY.-Franz Lienskof, was up for
keeping his shop open on the Sabbath and
fined $500 and costs. Paid mp.
Larenda Bartlett, was convicted of stealing
% yards Of calico from the store of II. W.
Ripley and sentenced to pay fine of $500 and
costs; for want of the needful she was COM
mitted to Jail. This woman says she belongs
in Mt. Vernon and is the mother Of eight chill
dren. Said man gave her some beer, the
taste Of which she did not like, but being very
dry she drank the whole Of it. II made her
feel strangely and act still more strangely
She was very sorry for what she had done -
never did so before and never would again.
She appeared quite humble and penitent.
W. II. Dyer, was proved guilty Of violation
of the liquor law aud fined s20,ol and COSTS
Paid up.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

SUSRIsE.-Wc are informed by gentleman
ia this city whose residence is on an eminence
afording rare opportunity to see the sun as
she first dawns upon this section of the globe,
that on Thursday morning her first appearance
was the most magnificent lie ever beheld.-
Such splendor and brilliancy no pen OF the
painter can give any adequate conception OF.
Those who nave rarely seen the sun as she first
makes her appearance in all her splendor and
beauty are informed that an opportunity is
afforded, free Of expense, near the residence Of
t. c. Hersey Esq, any clear morning about
twenty minutes past o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18
NINE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival Of the Hibernia, at ST. Johns

ST. JOINS, \. f., Dec II.
The steamship Hiberna, ION Galway, Sth
Dec, for Boston via ST. Johns, arrived here at
seven O'Clock this morning.
The u. S. corvette Kearsarge arrived If
Queenstown on the 9th, and rc-landed Is me n
recently shipped there.
The Gibraltar formerly the Sumter) had
arrived at Queenstown, with $50 bales OF
cotton from Wilmington.
The Court of Exchequer did not give judg-
ment in the Alexandria,case OH the It'll, as
was expected. No decision can now be given
before the 18th of January. 1t is rumored
that the judges differ.
Gen. Grants victory at Chattanooga at
tracts the comments OF the English press. The
London Daily News takes 1t for granted that
Bragg was defeated in a position selected by
himself, and that unless Longstreet was de-
termined to risk ALI at Knoxville, he would
have retreated and rejoined Bragg, thereby
relieving Knoxville. Ii thinks both Bragg
and Longstreet in danger.
The Times sees no reason TO dispute Gen.
Grants claim to victory, aud says the rebel
reverse is the penalty for missing their oppor-
tunity after the battle of Chicamauga. 1t ae-
cepts the minor details with reserve, and
suggests that some OF the reports from Knox
vile may have been little colored. to suit the
exigencies of Thanksgiving Day.
The Council of State were celebrating on
NJ. Foulds proposed loan Of three hundred
million francs. 1t was expected that bill
would be laid before the Chambers during the
week.
THE HoLsTEIS QUESTION.
1t was rumored that rhe Federal execution
would take place IN Holstein ON the 10TH
The Danish Council OF State has resolved TO
regard any occupation OF Holstein rs decla-
ration of war.
The Danish government has withdrawn the
Objectionable royal patent of March 10Th.
King Christian issued proclamation to the
Holsteincrs on the 9th inst, In which he as
serts his claims and deuounces those got up
under the mask of fayofing hereditary claims
He says the maintenance of the Integrity of
the Danish monarchy is his duty, and he Is re-
solved to put down insurrectionary movements
with an armed force. He hopes that when
Holstein finds herself oonisnied with the con-
stitution which Is granted, her troubles Will
end.
POLAND.
Arrests continue at Warsaw. The Car
newspaper of Cracow has been suspended for
three mouths, on account of its attitude 10 the
Polish question.
INDIA AND CHINA.
Bombay letters OF November l4th. report
considerable fighting in Lahore.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18
LA ID T. s


AbrIcIANT OFFICG,
L. S. A., December 18th, 1868.
uOROPOSALS will be received at this office, until
i Monday. 2lst inst, at Z. N, for the delivery
OF Ito HORSES for Company OF ARTILLERY now
being organised at Camp Coburn. Horses 10 be from
ito years old, 10 hands and inches high with va.
riatif of one inch. They should be we'll broken
harness, and sound In every respect; full ches;ed
with shoulders sufficiently broad TO supper; the col.
lar, but not too heavy full barrelied with broad
deep loins stout coupled with solid hind quarter;
weight not less than 1850 lbs when IN good eondi
tion and as great consistent with activity Spec
ia attention will be directed 10 the feet to see that
they are perfectly sound: All e,lors taken. No
mares accepted Each subject to Inspection.
All the horses to be delivered bs the 5th day of
January 1861.
The ability OF the bidder TO fufll his agreement
must be guaranteed BY Two responsible persons.
whose signatures must Be appended to the guaranty.
X. BRINkERaOfF,
decli Capt. and A. q. NJ.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

MAsoSIc.-At special meeting Of Ancient
evening, the following officers were duly IN
stalled for the current year, by NJ. w. VIM. p.
Preble, Grand Master: Charles NJ. Rice, w.
Master; Marquis F. Ring, S. Warden; Eben S.
Stevens, J.Wardcn; Charles Fobes, Treasurer;
Deacon; Geo. l.. Sweat, J. Deacon; Marshal
n. Rich, s. Steward: Franklin Crawford, J.
Steward; Peter 3. Frost, Marshall; Warren
Phillips, Tyler.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18
commercial.

Commercial.
Persieamsbip Hibern;a AT ST. Johns, N. +.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Dec s.-The
sales OH Monday were 5000 bales including 600 to
speculators and exporters. The market closed buoy
ant and unchanged.
LIVERPOOL BREADSGUFFS MARhET.-Rich-
ardson, Spence 4 Co, and Others report Flour,
steady. Wheat firm Corn quiet but steady.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET. - Beef
quiet but steady Pork quiet. Bacon inactive ana Is
lower. Butter firm. Lard cd lower. Tallow dull
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET. = Ashes
quiet and steady Sugar heavy. Cofce-no sales
Rice quiet. Linseed oil inactive. Petroleum frmer
Resin quiet but steady. Spirits Turpcntine-sales
small.
LONDON MONEY MARKET, Dec. s.-Consols
closed at 800 q 90l for money.
AMERICAN SECURlfI Illinois Central rail-
road % q "a dis; Erie Railroad 65 q 68.
Latest via Galway.
LIVERPOOL COTTON COTTON, Dec 3.-Thc
sales of cotton ON Tusday 1000 aes including
1900 TO spectators and exporters. The market clos.
ed quiet and unchanged.
Breadstufis quiet.
prOfluce--dull
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

SEVERE AccIDEST.-A hack, owned aud
driven by Mr.. Geo. Rose, while descending
High street, yesterday afternoon, at i've
o'clock, was nearly ruined-caused by the
pole-strap breaking nearly overturning the car
riage. The driver and man on the box were
thrown as the horses turned Commercial
street, severely cutting Mr.. Rose on the head
and bruising the man with him, while lady
in the carriage escaped with few slight
bruises. The coach was valuable one.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18
Netc York Market.

NEW YORK, Dec. II.
COtton-lcss active butfrm; at SO for middling
upsnds.
Flour-State and Western ) cents higher; Super
State 05 q rs; Extra do 20 a So: choice do
q so 9 9 20; Round Hoop Ohio Is q IS; choice
do 40 q 10; Superfne Western 10 O. 6 Is; extra
Western 90 "a 90; Southern frmer: Mixed 10 good
! 60 q 10; Fancy and extra 10 q 10 70: Canada
heavy; Common Extra 8 30 q 10; Extra good to
choice 8 IS q. 8 90.
Wbeat--1 cent better Chicago Spring1 - q las:
Milwaukee Club f5 ~ 20; old do 36; Amber Mil
waukie 80 e III; Winter Red Western l 59 old
do l4s; Amber Michigan 90 q 50; White do ] So
Corn-aeiive and g DC higher; Mixed Western
shipping IS a 80 in store.
0ats-Canada IS q %; Western. 81 g Of; State 81
a 81
Beef-quiet: Country Mess 90 4 90
Pork--wihout material change
SugarGquiet; Porto Rico ~ q u.
Cohee-duli.
Molasses--dnll.
Freights to Liyerpool-heavy; Flour lsGi Grain
ID.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18
Christmas and New Years Gifts.

A RE you married man. or a fathors What
"A more gratifying gin for wife or children than
LfFR.POLTCT'
Arc you debtor. and want 10 make your endors-
er or creditor safe. Are you creditor with debt
ors, who will pay II they i've otherwise not! You
both need lfe-polices.
fosc Is the time. The cost OF insurance is actually
reduced TO oaehoif tie fol{e rats. You pay only
half cash; and you save one years dividend Tire
actual cost ~ oae years premium 1y catering n0tr
y. b. Clergvmen specially favored.
JOHN NEAL, 3o-Sa Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

MORRIS MINsrGELs.-We need not again
remind those of our readers who always at
lind Ethiopian concerts when an opportunity
eaers, that tonight rare opportunity occurs.
Deering Hall will scarcely accommodate those
who will 20 to hear Morris Minstrels. Re
member that they are 10 be here but two
nights, Friday and Saturday. Go carly aud
secure a seat.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

TOFtIauui MI, IEtC, II $50.
DROPOSALS will be received at this Office until
il IL O'Clock NJ. Friday, December 18th, for Press
cd Hay. for the use of the Quartermasters Depart
ment al this post. The article offered sust In every
respect be good laeTehanta1e hay subject 10 rigid
inspection. and 10 be delivered al the Government
Store House ON Custom House Wharf, In such lots
and at such time may be designated by the Acting
panied by the names of two responsible persons Tres
ideuts OF Poriandl TO enter in bond securities
for the proper performance OF the contract the Act
ing Assistant Quartefmss;er rcseying the right 10
reject any or all bids not deemed advantageous 10
the Government.
Endorse Proposals., Proposals for Hay, Box l5se,
Portland Post Oflce,"
The bids will be opened al the time as specified al
my oEce. No Ill Federal street. Bidders are in.
vited 10 be present.
HENRY INlIAN.
Isl Lieut. nth L. s. Infantry, 4, A. ON
decl6 did
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18
THIRD DISPATCH.

HALIFAX, n. S., Dec. IL.
The movements OF the Chesapeake since her
first appearance at Sheburne, had been mar
rowly Watched by United States officials and
American citizens of the province. Her
whereabouts were daily known, but the alb
sence OF gunboats caused delay in her cap
ture.
On Tuesday the Ella aud Anna, Lieutenant
Commanding Nichols, arrived for coal, and
was Immediately supplied at Cunard's wharf.
Receiving information that the Chesapeake
was at Lahore, she immediately steamed Tor
her, arriving at her rendezvous at 3 o'clock Z.
NJ, bnt she had left at o O'clock a. NJ The
Ella and Anna immediately turned back and
steamed TO Lunenburg for orders, arriving
there in the evening. In the mean time officials
receiving information that the pirates were at
Sombro notified Lieut.. Nichols, who immed-
ately steamed for her, determined to take her
ut daylight. On Thursday he accomplished
his object, the crew offering no resistance, but
at sight OF their pursuer fled TO the woods,
leaving a sumptuously prepared breakfast.
The Chesapeake was Immediately taken in
tow, and Lieut.. Nichols started for an Amer-
can port. The Dacotah soon came up and Or.
dered Lieut.. Nichols to take his prize into
Halifax for the sanction Of the act by the gov
ernment The three vessels arrived here at
O'Clock this Afternoon. Three Of the crew
were captured, only one OF whom was among
those who seized the Chesapeake, the others
having since shipped in Nova Scotia.
The Niagara left Pubino this forenoon, bound
east.
It is reported that officials were dispatched
by the authorities to arrest the pirate Braine
to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18
Ocean Insurance Company.

TtHE stockholders of the Ocean Insurance Com.
Il pany are hereby notified TO meet at the Office Of
said Company, on Monday, the 4th day of January
1854, at clock L. NJ, for the purpose of choosing
seven Directors for the year nsuin and the trans
action Of any other business which may then be ie-
gally acted upon. GEO. A. WRIGHT,
Secretary
Portland Dec. Is, ls6a. dtm
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18
MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.


1t VIII be seen by telegram in another
column, that the Chesapeake has been taken
and will be brought to this city as soon as the
weather will permit. We only regret that the
pirates and murderers have escaped, but hope
they may yet be brought to Justice. The
commander of the "Ella and Anna is Maine
man, Capt. j. j. Nichols, of Searsport.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

1Attentioni is called TO the advertisement
oil Mrs. Manchester This lady has been a
resident of our city several years. during
which time she has met with marked success
in administering to the sick, whose numerous
testimonials are highly complimentary 10 her
skill
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

MECHANICS ASSOCIATION. Those who are
interested In the discussion of the Temperance
question, ladies and gentleman, can find an
opportunity Of spending an hour or two very
pleasantly at Mechanics Library room, this
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

% We are requested to state that the dry
and fancy goods stores in this city will be
kept open evenings during the holidays, com.
mencing Monday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

1-We would call the attention OF persons
having horses 10 sell to the advertisement of
Capt. Brlnkerho6, In another column.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18
Emancipation Meeting.

A meeting OF the Committee to arrange for
tue celebration of the First Anniversary of
Freedom, will be held at the Mayors office on
Friday evening, at l-2 o'clock.
By 0prrp
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18
u. 8. MarsInal's Sale.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
District Of Maine, So.
DURSCANTtot two Writs of Nend: Expo: to inc
l. directed from the Hon Ashur Ware Judge O
the United States District Court within and for the
District of Maine shall expose ana sell at Public
Vendue 70 the highest bidder therefor. the follow.
ing property aud merchandise at the time and place
within said District. as follows, viz:
TiitEry-NISE BALES RAGS, FoRrY-NISE
CASKS or OLD Iron Two CASKS o RAGS, EIGnr-
ZEN CAsss BOTTLED GIN. 0SE HUNDRED TWENTY
PICS or LEAD. and foRry Pres OF TIN:
At the Custom House RUILpIsG, or Fore street
on Hadaes tog, The thirfieth day Of December cur.
rent, az 10 O'Clock 4. ".
The same having been dccreed forfeit 10 the United
States in the District Court for said District and
dered 10 be sold aud tho proceeds disposed OF accord
ing to law.
Dated at Portland this fourteenth day of De-
cember, A. D. 1853. +. A. QUINBl,
u. S. Deputy Marshal Dist Of Maine.
decl4 dist
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

DrPersons wishing to invest In rcsl estate
VIII hnd good opportunity by calling on Ed
ward Fox Esq. See advertisement.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18
e. A vi ID IL ID q II
CLASSICAL INSTITUTE.

IN this School, boys receive thorough instruction
i in Classical and English Studies, and have
comfortable home, where their nlora's msnners and
health are well cared for. Every applicant must
bring certificate Of good, moral character. All
iags, and local Music.
The Winter Term commences January 9Th For
further information address the Principal.
c. G. e. PAINE, Cambridge, Mass
REFERBSoEs-Hon. Samuel T. Shaw, Cambridge:
Hon. Isaac Lyermore. do; Hon. Geo. b. Emerson,
Ii. d.. Boston. decls-eodiw
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. II.
The sales OF $40 bonds to-day amounted TO
sl,l5o.l5o, the sales being equally divided be-
tween the Eastern and Western cities.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18
blockade R.n"iag at Wifs,issfon- Celorct
Nrwpypx Dec -

AEwBERN, Dec. II.
The running OF the blockade into Whining
ton continues to increase. tits estimated that
half a million dollars worth of goods arrive
there daily.
Gen. Butler is raising an army Of colored
troops In this department. The three black
regiments of cavalry recently started are rap
idly filling up.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18
l.. f. PINGREE,
PATTERN & MODEL MAKER,
Machinist and Millwright,
No. 81 Union Street, Portland,

Special attention given 10 all kinds of Wood Work
In his line Including Hatters, Printers, Surgeons
Shoe Makers, Artists. and general miscellaneous
Jobbng for all classes OF Pattern and Machine work
noT2o 3m3aw &eow
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

NEW YORK, Dec. II.
Second Board.-Stocks are dull but generally bet.
ter.
Chicago Rock Island, ........................li1a
Pittsburg. Fort Wayne and Chicago. .......... SsI
New York Central, ....................,.,l2
United States one year certificates ....... ISL
There was NO sales of gold at Ibis board.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

Damage TO the steamer Nansenioad III a Gatc.
BALTIMORE, Dec. IT.
Steamer Aansemond arrived to-day badly
damaged, having encountered a gale off Cape
Hatteras Saturday last. She had narrow
escape. Her guns aud ammunition were both
thrown overheard TO tighten her.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-18

CASE OF SPINAL DISEASE cUhED.
This Is to certify that went 70 see Nn. Nanshes.
ter last March with daughter Of nins trosA,el With
spinal disease for which she had been doctored ss
nve years. and by number Of physicians Of all
kinds; and she has had tweAty-ops applications Of
electricity applied, but all TO no saect bat she cor.
unuaiiy grew worse. came to the conclusieu. a
the last resort, to 20 and see Mn. Manchester ana
did so and TO my great surprise she told me TIE arx
cause OF the disease, and how she had bees from tin
to time, which encouraged to Try her nsdiui,e..
Ididso. and now my daughter 10 able to Be AROUND
me house all OF the time. She also rides ten er sf
teen miles without any trouble or ineonvenienes and
Think In short time she viii be restored 70 perfect
health Since my daughter has been dsseerhr. I
have heard Of great many eases that Mrs.. uanchxs
ter has cured. think II any person deserves pat.
ronsge II Is the one whotes to preserve the Assish
Of the sick and suffering; and know that abe us<e
every effort which lies In her power to hsasas her
pauent. SARAH l.. KHloRTs.
GEoseB ksIonrs
ABBy E. KuIours,
kMMA kNIeuJs.
Brssssrsck, -haiRe, Asgnst ga.