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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-19

N-The Board Of Mayor aud Aldermen
will hold meeting this evening, at which
time the matter of the Portland and Forest
Avenue Horse Railroad will come before them.
IL would be well for those citizens who have
any suggestions to make respecting the route
or the regulations, to be present and make
them known.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-19
From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, Feb. II.
An easterly snow storm commenced last
night, but ended in rain. At s o'clock this
morning the wind changed to northeast, and
1t has blown fresh all day.
The iron-clad Nahant left here at o'clock
this morning for the south, under convoy.
The steamboats, Canonicus and Nellie Baker
started for the south last evening When
twenty miles outside Of Cape Henry the storm
commenced and they both returned
The flag of truce boat New York left for
City Point ut IL o'clock this forenoon
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b RIDG TON ACADEMY
NORTH BRIDGTON. MAINE.

THE Spring Term of this Institution will CON-
L mcnce on Tuesday. Feb. oath, 1863, and continue
eleven weeks
Z. =. Hiton,A. NJ, Principal; Rev Franklin Yea
ton A. NJ, Vice Principal; Mrs. Elizabeth Hilton
Teacher of Music; Miss L. X. Gibbs, Teacher Of
Drawing and Painting.
The Trustees of this institution are happy to an
nounce 10 the public that the services Of the Rev
Franklin featon have been secured for the Spriny
Term Mr. leafon brings with him a rich ex PERI
ence. and the well earned reputation of successful
teacher
If sufficient encouragement is offered. a Primary
Department will be formed under the supervision Of
Mrs. Hilton. TO which students under twelve years OF
age will be admitted for 81 On per term.
Board near the Academy 20 90 per week, wood and
lights extra. Students reduce their expenses by
boarding themselves.
Text Books supplied at Portland prices
THOMAS n. MEAD, Secretary.
North Bridgtou. Jan. 90 1868.
jan3l d3aw& w33
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All Styles and Qualities
seeds for COutrubantls.

A PPLICATlON has been made to the Educational
IA Commission for Seeds aud Agricultural Tools
for the use of the negroes in the neighborhood Of
Fortress Monroe. The Government Superintendent
has been author zed to occupy lands and all desrng
to aid the freed slaves in supporting themselves may
do so very ehectually by contributing supplies Of
these articles, or money with which TO purchase
them. Contributions OF either kind may be sent to
WELLINGTON, GROSS & Co, No. los Devon
shire street; and don atoms OF money to WIN. ENDI-
COLT, JR., No. 50 Summer street, or TO GEO. AT
kINSON, No. 60 State street, Boston.
feb17 dw&lw
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Wanted IIuunediately.

Tn every town and village. agent of either
Il sex to engage in light and profitable business
by which from $sto si2 per week can be made. Per-
sons having leisure evenings make from 80 cents
to 81 per evening sampl, with inll particulars
sent BY mail to all who incose THREE letter stamps
10 cenfsl and address IRA RUSSELL q CO.,
feb4 dim visible Hooksett, N. ii.
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0The debate on the slavery question will
be resumed at the meeting of the Mechanics
Association this evening, in the Library Room.
An interesting discussion is anticipated, to
which the public are invited TO listen.
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PERsoNAL.-We learn that Mr.. McElrath,
ofNew York, one of the u s. General APP
praisers, Is In town, and is stopping at the
United States Hotel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-19

REAL ESTATE SALTs.-Dr. Fitch has pur-
chased of Mr.. Charles Frost, the north house
in that elegant block recently built by him on
State street, and now in the occupancy of A.
T. Dole, Esq, with the lot adjoining, for
$4,000.
Sewall c. Chase has purchased the vacant
lot OF land on the south side OF Spring street,
next to the house recently occupied by Merrick
Sawyer, for about twenty-five cents the square
foot.
The brick house now occupied by Rev. Mr..
Burgess, on the south side of Pine, between
State and Winter streets, has been purchased
by George II. Babcock of Sewail c. Chase for
$6,40O.
Mr.. John Chase has purchased the Bryant
property, corner of Federal and Franklin
streets; price paid, 5000.
These transactions, with those reported
day or two since on Middle street, indicate
quite brisk movement in real estate. These
kind of investments are quite as safe as any
that can be made at the present time especial
ly in our city, whose prosperity is so rapidly
advancing.
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UThere will be preaching every evening
this week at Casco Street Church, and prayer
meeting at 8 O'Clock Thursday and Friday af-
nernoons
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Municipal COurt....Feb. 10.
Meyer Waterman, on search and seizure
process, was adjudged guilty Of keeping intox-
icating liquors for sale, and was fined $50 and
costs. He appealed.
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80 NASHVILLE, FEB. Is.
BY order of Gen. Mitchell, G. w. Donogan
and W. ii. Calhous, two wealthy rebels of this
city were to-day arrested and confined ia the
Pententiary as hostages for the safe return
within the Federal lines of John A. Galtz and
i. L. Tabb. Union men, now held by the Con-
federates at Chattanooga.
An unsuccessful attempt was made by the
Confederate prisoners to escape from the PEN
itentiary last night; one man was MORALLY
wounded and another captured.
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Trial Of o Spy.

NEW YORK, Feb. Is.
The Tribunes Washington dispatch saws
court martial for the trial of John s. Powell
as spy, convened to-day and adjourned till
tomorrow. when the investigation will proba-
bly, commence. Gen. Sumner is President of
the court. Powell is charged with being one
of those rebel farmer soldiers, who at the same
time bears a commission in the rebel army to
act as guides to the rebel forces. and lives
within our lines as private citizen. He is
said to be the man who guided the rebels to
Dunfries on the occasion of the recent attack
upon that post. He has been caught for the
second time, and If convicted will doubtless be
hung. His case is regarded as Of especial i'm
portance, and its conclusions will be likely to
form u precedent.
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LOST!

an or about the tenth of the present month"; one
~ Note signed BY L. II. Stevens of Boston, for
nine hundred ninety-six dollars, ts9o6 00l dated
about the mir, of February, 1853 and payable five
months amer date to the order of A. $. Shurtlef
Co.. Portland. but not endorsed by us.
The public cautioned against purchasing the
above note, as payment of the same il stopped.
A. $. SHuRrLEFf & co.
Portland, Feb. Is, 1868. dlws
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HARTFORD, Conn. Feb. 49,
The Democratic State Convention met here
to-day. 1t was the largest ever assembled.
Gen. Phelps, Of Colebrook, was chosen Presi-.
dent. An informal ballot showed ASS votes
for Thomas II. Seymour majority over all. 1t
was received with the widest enthusiasm
Mr.. Seymour is bitterly opposed to the war,
and the resolutions and speeches correspondent
with his sentiments. The convention took
strong ground against the administration
The canvass in this State will be the most ex-
citing one for many years.
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Wanted.
An Appremtice Wanfed.

sITU ALTON Is HOUSEKEEPER BY . widow
IA woman. Good references given. Apply at this
Office, or No. Peach Street. febfs I've
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Wanted.

4 SMART, active and respectable young man, of
N good address, In outdoor business. Apply
1t the counter of
VIRTUE, YoRSTON Co,
febl5 I've l6l Middle Street, Portland.
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The Highland Boarding school
FOR BOYS.
THE Spring Term of this School will commence
Il on the LIST Tuesday in March, The advantages
for instruction are excellent Application for rooms
should be made a. early possible
Mt TRUE. NJ. A.,
Proprietor and Principal.
bethei, jan 20, 1868 jan2G4w
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New YORK, Feb. Is.
Adams Express safe, containing 5000, has
been recovered from the wreck of the Ellen
Marley.
BRANDON, VT, Feb. Is.
Hyde's hotel In Sudbury took fire accident
ally last evening and was totally destroyed.
Loss $4,000, insured for $1,000. No lives
were lost.
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Gori,am Seminary.

THE Spring Term of this Institution will COM
4 mence Tuesday. February "a, 1853, and continue
eleven weeks.
For further particulars apply TO the Principal or
Secretary. J. A. WATERMAN n. Secretary.
Gorhsm, Feb. I, 1858. feb9 dA w2w
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Capture of q Blockade Observation-Disclosures
Items. =

capture OF bIockau6 Hunner-W Arlington
Items.
NEW YORK, Feb H.
The Worlds Washington dispatch says 81
Last night schooner was captured on the
Potomac. 1t contained a large qurntity of
goods valued at from 1000 to 5000, and al
so about $4,000 in Treasury notes, which
were intended for the South.
The League Island and New London Navy
Yard interests have compromised and agreed
70 ask oil Congress an appropriation of $780,
600 for each.
The herald's dispatch says the CONSUMPTION
bill will undoubtedly pass the House.
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1. PRINCE. Principal
THE Spring Session Of this School for Young La
Il dies will commence Thursday. Feb. 18th.
For further particulars address the Principal, No.
81 Free Street. feblO awe
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w AN TS....LOST.


A SITUATION as Clerk or Book-kecper in some
"A wholesale store. by young married man who
would like to loan his employers thousand dollars.
Would not object 10 forminga Copartnership with
some already In business. References exchang-
ed for a few DAYS only.
Address BUSINESS. Box 222o Portland r. o.
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EDUCATIONAL.
Sc ECT sen OIL,

NO. % HIGH STREET.
FuSHE Spring Term of this School for Young La
dies and Misses, will commence on Monday,
For terms, &C.. application may be made to the
rrlncpai: A. ii. DURGIN,
ieDis CIV No. % High Street.
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CHAMBERS in the second story, over Store 20
~ Middle strcet-Mitchelrs Building Possession
given Immediately. Inquire of
jana II AT DOLE
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WANTED.

THE subscriber. having had considerable expert
i ence in connection with manufacturing, but
some person having means, to operate amili-ether
cotton woolen--and share the profits. Can give
best of reference as to character and ability.
Please address d. WOODWARD, Box HI, South
Berwick, Maine. dccls eod2m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-19

CoOper's Shop TO Let.
an Commercial Street, head of Hobson's wharf
" Inquire of j. H. HAMLEN,
sepat Once on Hobson's Wharf.
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FOR SALE & TO LET.
Once 10 Let.


ON second floor, Middle Street. centrally situated
~ and easy Of access. Apply at No. 50 Gunner
cial Street. fehl0 n
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Grammar Schools for Row,

THE examination of applicants for admission To
Il the Boys Grammar Schools, will be held ON
Friday next, at the Centre Street School House
commencing at o'clock, A. NJ. By ORDER
Portland. Feb. IS. 1868. d3d
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vINHE Third Floor. corner of Middle and Tempt
i streets. Enquire at IS State Street. janl0
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FOFtand, T ed. Is, 1858. Odd
school Exam linz tiOns.
CANDIDATES for admission to Grammar Schools
~ FOR Girls, will be examined at the CENTRE
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, ON Thursday next, 10Th inst,
at nine clock in the forenoon.
Per order. febl6 dtd
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IN BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMsN
ri =. g. February 8, 1883 4
Inc JOINT standing Committee on Streets g. "a
whom was referred petition and papers RELATING Ia
the 'rorfand b Forest Avenue Horse Railroad :,
ask leave % submit the following Report for Ioca.
Regulations thereof s ~A'
Per order of the COMMITTEES.
=. w. LARRABRF fv.,rn..
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Luxuriamt Whiskers and Nous
fnchcS

GtAN be groom IN sir weeks, by using DIILIN O.
~ HAMS STIMULATING uNGuISr Price 50 cents
per box at LOklNG'S Drug Store,
Corner Exchange and Federal Streets.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-31
GEN. uaMILTON,s SPEECH.

The speech by Gen. Hamilton IN New
Orleans. reported in tho letter Of our special
correspondent printed yesterday, was q very
remarkable ono in all respects-remarkabie Tor
its ability, its sentiments, for the place and
circumstances in which it was Delivered
above all for the character aud position of the
orator. Gen. Hamilton is IN old resident OF
Texa,. one of its leading public men before
the Rebellion, a Democrat in politics and We
believe a Stakeholder by inheritance. lie, If
anybody, knows nhat Slavery is. and what it
has to do with thi. Rebellion. But Democrat
and Southerner az he is, he out'spokenly de-
cIares TO the people Of Il Southern State who
must know whether he speaks truthuIy or
not, that Slavery ia the cauec of tue attempt
to overthrow the Government, and that Slavery
must perish to save the Government. We
commend his unanswernble argument 70 the
tmd and hslf-sighted Conservatism Of the
North which still believes it possible to save
Slavery and the Government together, and
refuses to see that tie destruction Of Slavery
is rrevocsbly the nnnibilation OF Rebellion.
Not less impressive is his appeal to the
people of Louisiana, his statement Of tho i'm
mediate results of Secession. aud his pre-
diction of its final defeat. 1.-THE people of
the United States paid for the territory OF
Louisiana, and it was transferred not to the
people in Louisiana bat to the people Of the
United States. /, became part o. tbst Gov
eminent, and let me teH you tonight it is des-
tined to remain part of it," This, be 1t re-
memborcd, is said in Nsw-Oreans to the
people Of Louisiana, and was received by a
crowded audience with enthusiastic applause.
Willie such men az Gen. Hamilton appeal
with courage ard ability like his tn the DOR
maot LOYALTY OF this State wo need never des-
pair Of it's return TO loyal and cheerful ale
gisnco.
Hamilton started with the Banks Expedition
for Texas, there 10 labor for the redemption
of his own State. His arrival ut that desti-
nation ought TO. to be delayed by any OBJ
stacle. lie has the experience, courage, ca
paciy and clear purpose wi , are indis-
pensabe 10 such an effort, and tho Govern
meut cannot intrust hin with too ample au.
thorlty to insure tue comPetest and speedlest
regeneration of the State.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-31

lieved that the State can make bargain
with the banks to borrow, at a very low rate
of interest, the amounts needed, say million
of dollars each alternate month, to be drawn
for as required
This plan may be combined, es above sug.
ges,ed, with the allotment system, or wholly
limited to that. or even adopted Independently.
1t has evidently been carefully maturcd, and
there seems to be no reason why it should not
be carried into effect by Massachusetts and by
other States which may be willing to pledge
their own resources for the same purpose. So
might not only much want, suffering and
anxiety of the soldiers be avsrted, but the
spirit and morale Of our armies be increased
and improved to an extent far greater than is
generally supposed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-31
CURRENCY AND FINANCE.

The power Of Government with reference
to paper money is limited. 1t Con make its
own notes legal tender. AS Government,
it can do no more. IL cannot control or
determine the value Of that paper, measured
BY the worlds standard, gold and silver.
Beyond making it's own notes legal tender,
IL lie subject TO the same laws as tho other
isSuers OF paper money, viz: Banks; and its
true and only wisdom consists in recognizing
THESE laws, and making them subservent to
.' own ends. The real question, then, before
'no secretary Of the Treasury il ono of sue.
cessiul banking on grand scale.
Now the credit of the paper Issues of the
banks depends on two things:
]. On the confidence Of the p.on,o that ho
bank has property enough ultimately To redeem
and pay all it's liabilities.
2. That it has always On hand coin enouot
to redeem on demand any amount of IL. nots.
for which the coin viii be wanted at anv on,
time.
The history Of banking shows that, 90 Ion,
as the people know they can have the coin
they don't want it. but prefer ,the paper
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-31

Chase, as they ought to do, returnable in kind
when he has it, then he should make it the
subject of m immediate negotiation, either as
q separate sale of bonds for gold, or including
it in larger transaction, taking The specie Us
part, and adjusting the price so as to give The
banks moderate premium.
If it should cost $5,00O,0OO or even
100000 coo of discount on his bonds to get
$50, 900, 600 of coin, the loss would he inslg-
nificant compared with that sustained by the
present depreciation OF bis paper.
This is ia accordance with the principle on
which the French Government has acted sue
cessfulIy and ours must do the same if it
would succeed. The objection that this would
be a dangerous power is futile. The power
to issue paper money is pre.eminentIy danger
Gus. Having given that you must give oil
possible power to make that paper money good
or fail.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-31
de Cunnel he tink we done drill we'll enough. :"

dc Cunnel he tink we done drill we'll enough"
The letter Of Gen. Saxton to the Secretary
of War. which we printed yesterday ia not
less emphatic in ito testimony. Gen. Saxton 10
an old army Officer-a West Pointer, whose
merits go far to redeem the failings of some Of
it's other graduates-yet he says: "In no
regiment have I ever seen duty performed
with so much cheerfuness and a'scrity.
d. In the organization of thi. regiment
have labored under difficulties which might
have discouraged one who had less faith in the
wisdom of the measure; but am glad to re-
port that the experiment is complete sue
cess. My belief is that when we get foot.
ing on the main land regiments may be raised
which will do more than any now in service
TO put on end to this Rebellion"
We are learning slowly, very slowly, in this
war to use tho means Of success which lie
ready to our hands. We have learned at last
that the negro is essential 10 our success, but
we are still hesitating whether to allow. him
to do all he can or only part. 1t will not
take many such proofs as this black regiment
now offers TO convince us of the full value Of
our new allies. But we ought to go beyond
that selishness which regards only our own
and remember that the negro baa
right to fight for his freedom. and that ms
will be all the more ft to enjoy his now 3 -
iny by helping to achieve it.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-31

The bill to appropriate money to aid Mis-
souri, in abolisbng Slavery, has, after two days
debate in the Senate, been referred back to
the judiciary Committee. 1t has, Of course,
met the bitter opposition of the Pro-slavsry
members-the men who are eternally crying
out, "If you want TO free niggers why don't
you pay for them first 7" Among the friends
of the principle there is difference in regard
to means. Some advocate long time and a
moderate sum; some are for immediate aboll-
ton, at any reasonable cost. To harmonic
these conflicting opinions, the bill has been
sent back to the Committee. We we're COM
PEELED yesterday to omit the debate, owing to
an unusual pressure of news from the South
and West.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-31
PAYMENT or TIE ARMX BY TIE

Tie prompt aud regular payment OF the
troops IN the service of the Government is Of
such vital consequence TO the efficiency OF our
armies that every suggestion In AID OF that
purpose deserves careful consideration. Gov.
Andrew OF Massachusetts has sent special
message 10 the Legislature of that State pro-
posing a plan by which the State shnll assume
the payment OF its own troops. The plan 10
in substance ms follows:
All Massachusetts soldiers who choose are to
assign the whole or any part OF their pay to
the Treasurer of the Commonwealth in the
manner contemplated BY an act of last year
concerning the custody and distribution OF funds
Of the volunteers. The State is TO agree with
tho United States TO hold itself indebted to the
volunteers who thus assign their pay, to tho
amount OF their assignments. Certified copies
of the pay rolls made up for the guidance of
tho Federal dlsbursiDg officers, nre to be
transmitted to the State Treasurer, and upon
their receipt he will credit each soldier with
due him. This SUN 30 credited, the Treasurer
will distribute to the families of the soldiers
through the Town Treasurer III tue manner now
provided by law. or retain on interest at the
election Of the volunteer, and subject to his
order.
By this arrangement the Commonwealth
would intervene for the account Of the United
States. to pay TO the soldiers family all his
wages due and so assigned or to bold the
same subject to his order. 1t would Of course
be for the interest of every soldier, except in
rare cases, TO assign the whole of his pay in
this manner, for it would then, without risk to
him, DO RENTED to bis own town, or paid out
10 him or bis order on demand; the State
treasury, in other words, becoming a savings
bank for tho soldiers, with tho advantage that
their pay will bo ready for themselves or their
families on the day that the pay-rous are re-
ceiycd, and will be paid ut all events, and
without regard to delays in payment by the
United States. Funds can BIO easily RENTED
to the regiment, and the soldier may draw
against bis account with the State when in
want, whether in camp or in hospital, whether
with tho regiment or on detached service, and
with certainty of prompt response.
The State is to DO repaid and protected in
this enterprise by an arrangement with the
Secretary Of the Treasury that an amount OF
u. $. currency, or Il certificate of indebted
nets Gearing interest from the date when the
payment was due from tho U. S., and cor
responding 10 the amount on the pay-rolls
assigned by the volunteers, shall be delivered
10 the State Treasurer as often and as soou AS
the pay-rolla are tilled-this currency. or cer-
tiGcate to be receipted for by tho Treasurer
% q reimbursement to the State. 1t il be-