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The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
Fugitive Slave Case.

WASHINGTON, May ID.
fugitive slave case is pending in the Su-
preme Court for this district, and exctes much
interest. Chief Justice Carter to-day said it
was not for this tribunal to repeat the decis-
ions already pronounced by the Superior
Courts, and the practice of both executive and
legislative departments. As to the constitu-
tionality of the law, that is settled. This in
stitution of slavery, this madness arbitrarily
to control men, involves the nations life
struggle, and has sent some of the best men
OF the country to premature graves. But the
case will be executed, because it is the bond.
And, further, no man can be arrested and sent
back to a disloyal master. The men who
owned this property are apparently dead to
the love OF their country, and would give it
for negro, although there are honorable ex-
ceptions. 1t is not to be disguised that the
blood now shed is on the altar of this institu-
ton.
Associate Justice Wylie said he issued the
warrant by which the party was arrested,
namely, as fugitive from Maryland, aud put
him in prison to await his return to his mas
ter, aud writ of habeas corpus was sued out
and he was brought before Court. And upon
this there had been a discussion for several
days. He could not concur with the Chief
Justice. Although he (Wylie) had issued the
warrant, he had since come to the conclusion
that he had no authority to do SO, and thought
the party ought to be discharged. The fugI-
tive slave law, he said, was applicable only to
the States.
Associate Justice Olin said his conviction
was that all the power possessed by the for
mer Circuit Court had been transferred TO this
new Supreme Court. Under the former the
Chief Justice OF the district was designated
executive or ministerial officer. Apart from
judicial conduct, he desired these points to be
further discussed. This was agreed to, and
"Wednesday next was set apart for that pur-
pose. These three Judges concur on the con-
stitutionality of the-fugitive slave law, but the
question to be determined is whether the
Court is clothed with the power to act in the
premises.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
Various Items.

PHILADELPHIA, May 49,
A special dispatch TO the Bulletin, dated
Cincinnati, May 18th, says the cavalry in front
of Murfreesboro' are constantly changing their
position.
The rebel Gems. Lee snd Morgan, with 5000
cavalry, are at Liberty and Alexandria, medi-
tating an attack on Nashville.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May IL.
Gov. Morton has asked the Secretary of
War TO order the confinement of 800 of the
rebel prisoners, that they may be held as hos
tages for the exchange and return of the 400
Alabamians belonging TO Col Straight's 5lst
Indiana regiment, who were not paroled with
the other troops recently captured, but sent TO
Richmond and denounced as renegade Alaba-
mians.
New YORK. May Is.
A report was circulated here to-day that
Gov. Morgan had received q telegram OF a
disaster to Gen. Reyes at West Point, but the
Express says Gov. Morgan denies having re-
ceived any such intelligence.
PROVIDENCE r. l., May l3.
Mayor J. c. Knight and the other candi-
dates on the Republican Union city ticket,
were to-day reelected without opposition
Their supporters also elected six of their
Aldermen and all Councilmen but two.
ALBANY, May Is.
The democratic general committee have
called meeting OF the citizens for Saturday, to
express Indignation at the arrest and sentence
of Vallandigham, and to protest against its
contamination.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

PORTLAND SoLDIERs.-Among the killed,
wounded or missing in the late battle at Chan
cellorville, we notice the names of three Port
land men:-lst Sergt. James S. Roberts, of
Co. B, 18th Me. Regiment, son of Mr.. w. H.
Roberts, SO Green street. He was a fine young
man, and his friends are deeply afflicted at his
death. Lieut.. VIM. E. Stevens, of the 9Th
Regiment, is reported, by letter from mem
Der OF his company, as wounded and missing,
probably taken prisoner. Frank G. Patterson
same regiment, is also reported as wounded.
He was connected with the Courier before he
enlisted.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
BROWNS
Portland Commercial College

7 COATED 1850 in the Hanson Block, No l6l Mid
IL die street. The rooms have recently been made
new and furnished neatly, and are the most pleasant
in the city. One separate room for Ladies' | pre-
sent INV thanks tor the extensive patronage. and
promise i'll the past pains shall be spared in the
future. have removed from No. l64 to l6l Middle
street. The Principal has had % years experience
Diplomas will be given to those Ladies and Gentle
men who pass through thorough courses for Ac-
countanfs. Terms will be reasonable. NV Institu-
tiOn is branch of the Hon. Bartlett's Commercial
College Cincinnati, Ohio. the first and Oldest in the
United States. NY teaching and plans are MODERN
aud the most improved and approved, as the arst
S.ass business men have and will testify.
p Practically taught ,as follows Book eeping
Navigation, Commercial Law, Native, business and
ornamental Writing. Commercial Arithmetic, Cor
respondence, Gard Marking, sc. Teaching from
printed writing copies and text books are avoided
Each Student receives separate instruction Intr-
cafe Accounts adjusted Certain evenings will be
devoted TO Lar Lectures, if expedent.
~ Mr.. Ii. would refer to a recommen alton from
men. accountants, &c containing shove four hum
dred signatures part of which be in print
in the hall at the entrance to his Rooms, few of
which are a. follows:
We have been taught by actual experience that
the method of instruction pursued by MIR X. n
BROWN of this city, in teaching the art of Writing
and the complicated series of Book Keeping has
been emineutly successful and take pleasure in
publicly acknowledging our Indebtedness TO him for
whatever skill and facility in adjusting accounts we
may now possess:
Philip Henry Brown, Jas. Olcutt Brown. Stephen
ii. Cummings. W. W. Thomas. Jr, Samuel Chad
wick. Augustus Cummings, Jason Berry John
Russell, Fred A. Prince. John n Hall, George n
Thompson, John Is. Coyle,Jr., Fred ii. Small John
NJ stevens. and 200 Others.
AZ The services of a Sea Captain is secured TO
teach Navigation, who has had 40 years experience
as practitioner. mys dS w3m47
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

Gen. Halleck will not take the Field-No
Passes to be Granted to the Army Of the
Confiscation of Rebel Property-Excbanee
of Prisoners.
WASHINGTON, May 10.
The Star says it has reason to believe there
is no truth in the story that Gen. Halleck de-
signs taking the field in person in the next
movement of the army of the Potomac
The Secretary of War has directed that
while the Army of the Potomac remains in its
present position, no passes shall be granted to
persons to visit it, with the view of obtaining
the bodies of deceased friends.
Capt. Chas. Boggs, commanding U. s. steam
er Sacramento, reports that on the night of
the 18th inst. he captured in the vicinity of the
entrance TO Wilmington, n. c., the English
schooner Wanderer, from Nassau, while en-
deavoring to run the blockade. She was
cleared for Beaufort. n. c., and was loaded
with salt and herring.
The Marshal for the District of Columbia
has seized the real and personal estate of Chas
S. Wallack, under the confiscation act. The
property is supposed to be worth $1,000
Waack left for the South on the breaking out
of the rebellion. Tue case came before the
Supreme Court to-day.
The Navy Department received information
from the proper authorities at Fortress Mon
roe, that the officers and men of the follow
ing vessels, who had been made prisoners
by rebels, have been exchanged, viz: those
of the steamer Mercedita, Queen of the West,
Harriet Lane. Isaac Smith and Columbia and
of the schooner Vassar.
telegram was received here to-day from
Gen. Grant. dated 9th inst, when his force
was on the Big Black river. which says moth
ing whatever of having had an engagement
on the day when, according to a rebel tele-
gram, it was alleged he was repulsed.
Acting Master j. ID. Warren has been pro-
NOTED to be an acting vol. Lieutenant, and
ordered to the command of the storeship Re-
lease.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

CHRISTIAN CoMMIssIoN-PUBLIC MEET
ING.-There will he public meeting of the
U. S. Christian Commission, at the new City
Hall, this [ Thursday evening, at 1-2
O'Clock. Remarks will be made by Rev. Edwin
johnson Of Bangor, who has just returned
from the battle field, Chas Demond, ESQ.,, of
Boston, and Rev. E. C. Bodies Of this city. All
who have friends 10 the army will be interested
to hear what is being done for their comfort
through this Commission. A collection will
be taken at the hall in aid of the Commission.
Henry II. Burgess, Jacob Chace, Jr., Walter
r. johnson, Andrew j. Chase, Army Commit
tee Y. NJ. G. A.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
FROM THE SOUTHWEST.
Cspture of Col. straight's Command-From
Gen. Gtant-Items.

NEW YORK, May ID.
The Cincinnati papers of yesterday contain
the following Telegram from Murresboro'
confirm the capture 10y the rebels of Col.
Straight, of the 5ist Indiana regiment, with
100 men, near Rome, Ga.
- A deserter from Jackson, Miss, 9th, says
Gen. Grant had whipped Bowen again at
Clinton, eight miles from jackson, on Wednes-
day. There was great alarm at jackson, and
the women and children were sent away. The
rebels are reported to have 10000 reinforce
ments from Mobile and $4,000 from Charles
ton.
The Jackson Appeal says the loss of Grand
Gulf is Of little consequence, as the Big Black
is not navigable. 1t thinks the great battle
involving the fate of Vicksburg will be fought
in the open field
Gov. Pettus of Miss. has issued a proclama-
ton calling on every man capable of bearing
arms to take the field.
The Appeal denies the report that Port
Hudson is being evacuated.
The strength of the rebel army in front of
Murfreesboro' has of late been vastly increased.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
CITY OF PORTLAND.
In the Year One thousand Eight Hundred
Sirty-fhree.

In the Year One thousand Eight Hundred and
Sirty-fhree.
4 ORDINANCE relating TO an Ordinance en-
"A titled IAN Ordinance amending the Ordinance
on Health"
Be IL ordained by the Mayor, Aldermen and Com
mon Council ef the City Of Portland in City CotIi-
Gil assembled. as foitotrs -
SECT l. That Ordinance entitled "An Ordi-
nance amending the Ordinance on Health" ap-
proved May 9th 1851 be and the same hereby re-
pealed.
SECT. That Sections 10, 81. % and % of the Re-
vised Ordinances on Health be- and the same are
hereby revived and in full force. And that Section
10th of said Revised Ordinances on Health be amend
ed by striking cut the words "as often As once in
every week in said section. and insert the words
mot less than twice in every week. and that said
section be revived rs herein amended
SECT 3. That all ordinances and parts of ordi-
nauces inconsistent with the provisions of the fore
going Ordinance be- and the hereby re-
pealed
In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,
MAY IL, 1863.
This bill having had two readings passed TO be
daned. JACOB MCCLELLAN, Mavor
In COMMON COUNCIL, MAY H. 1853
This bill having had two readings passed to be or
dained. THOS +. TWITCHELL President
Approved: JACOB MCCLELLAN, Mayor.
May H. 1868. 2wl3
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
NOTICE.
To Lumbermen on the Kennebec River.
FOR SALE

ON the Canada side of the line. but adjoining tn
~ head waters of the kennebec river, a larg
tract of standing Timber contained on forty super
fetal mes-consistng of about 100 600 Logs of pin
timber. growing in pinery with white spruce Il
endless supply, hard wood hacmetack and cedar
abundance. The whole growth of wood will be sol
only to party, to prevent difficulties which migl
otherwise arise.
Tho whole will be sold at bargain, on terms to
agreed upon.
With the falling supplies on the kennebec this j
a desirable opportunity TO get stock for any larg
mill establishments on that yer. survey of thes
limits has just been completed, the plan and report
which may be seen by application to
JESSE DYER, AGENT,
ap22 diff Portland Me-
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
Portland, SacO Il POrtslnO uth Raj
Road.

fUvHE Stockholders of the Portland Saco & Ports
Il mouth Railroad Company notified that the
annual meeting for the choice of Directors and ia
transaction such other business as NAV legal
come before them, will be held at the Baptist Meet
ing House in North Berwick Village. on Monday
the first day OF jane next, at twelve O'Clock. noon
Stockholders only wi be passed Tree over tn
Eastern the Boston Maine, aud the Portland, Sa
and Portsmouth Roads, to and from the place OF
meeting.
By order of the Directors,
CHAS. E. BARRETT Clerk
of L. S. Il L. X. X. Co.
Portland, May IL, 1868. myI3 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

THEATRIcAL.-Mr Myers announced last
night at Deering Hall that he expected to
open on next Monday evening at that hall a
series of theatrical performances of high
order, to be given by first class company
in which enterprise he hopes 10 receive the
substantial support of the friends of the legit-
innate drama Harry Langdon and Mrs.
Annie Senter Langdon are engaged by Mr..
Myers
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
New York Market.
NEW YORK, Nav l3,

Cotton-heavy, at COO.
Flour-State and Western firm: Super State 5 So
a 90; Extra do 80 a SIS; Round Hoop Ohio 20
"a SIS; Western 80 a S. Southern unchanged;
Canada frmer; extra 80 a %.
Wheat - dull and dropping; Winter Red West
ern / IS.
Corn-uuchanged; Mixed Western IS a s6.
Beef-repacked Chicago 10 80 a IL IS.
Pork-lower; Mess ~ 90 a IL Is; prime 10 IS %
IL So
Sugar-in good demand; New Orleans 10i a l0s /;
Muscova5o IL. a. 12l
Molasses-quiet; Barbados As; Muscovado 40.
Freights to MISUNDERSTANDING: Cotton nominal I;
-four q Is I'D; grain z a Sd in bulk and ships
bags.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

ng-Some Irish boys were yesterday seized
by the police for depredating about the old
City Hall. Locks were found removed from
the doors and soldiers clothing stolen. After
a short time spent ain durance vile" the
urchins were released for lack of proof
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE. Nav IL.
Hon. Robert Ould, rebel commissioner for
the exchange Of prisoners, came down James
river to confer with Col. Ludlow, U. S. COM
missioner, in reference to the delivery to the
latter of the large number of officers and men
now in Richmond, recently captured at Fred
ericksburg. Transports were sent up to City
Point for them this morning. Suitable pro-
vision has been made for the sick and wound
ed.
Gen. Hayes is not wounded as reported.
Steamer State of Maine left this morning
for City Point with 900 rebel prisoners. They
were captured at Fredericksburg.
About 300 contrabands with as many horses
followed Col. Fitzpatrick, of Gen. Stoneman's
cavalry, to Gloucester, and were there turned
over to the Provost Marshal
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

ny-We understand that C. c. Coffin, ESQ.,,
the Intelligent war correspondent of the Bos-
ton Journal, is engaged to address the Loyal
National League of this city, at the new City
Hall on Saturday evening of this week.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

nB-Deputy Marshal Hawkes. has succeeded
belonging to Thos. Collins, which was stolen
about week ago. They were found at Ball
Hill, New Gloucester, and Windham Upper
Corner, the thief having snapped the same at
these places.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

HoLMAN's OPERA TRoUPE-This excel
ments yesterday afternoon and evening, to
delighted audiences, producing among others
the fairy opera OF Cinderella. This and to-
morrow evenings will be their last performances
in this city, as they open at the new fremont,
Boston, on Monday evening. Tonight will
be presented the operas of the Daughter of the
Regiment and the Young Actress.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

sg- We are pleased to learn that Lieut.
John NJ. Brown, serving as Aid on the staff
Of Gen. Ayers, commanding LIST Brigade,
Sykes Division, was promoted on the field to
the position of Assistant Adjutant General
with the rank of Captain
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
skirmish near Franklin, Tenn.

NASHVILLE, May ID.
A party of about 60 mounted rebels coming
towards the railroad in Franklin county, were
met by detachment of Federal troops sent
out from Franklin, who defeated the rebels.
Five are reported killed aud several wounded
The Federals were still pursuing them at the
time the train left, at IL o'clock.
A rebel major, surgeon and four lieutenants
arrived from the front tonight with six am
bulance losds of wounded rebels.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

sB-It is said that the property known as
the shamrock Tavern" on Congress street,
above Washington, and which came near be-
ing destroyed by fire last fall, has been pur-
chased by the Catholics for the purpose of es-
tabishing school for Irish children, to be
under the charge Of the Sisters of Charity
The work of rebuilding has begun.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

The MAINE SEvENTEENTH.-We have re-
ceiyed from Washington very full returns of
the killed. wounded and missing OF the seven
teenth regiment, but upon comparing it with
the list forwarded by Col. Roberts, we find
only the following names not already reported
in our columns, to wit:
Co. A-Charles Goodwin, Gray, slightly
wounded.
Co. D-Isaac Tibbetts, Lebanon. wounded.
Co. G-Charles A. Merrill Huntington,
head; Thos. G. Sanborn, Strong, left side; Ez-
"a III. Wheeler Jr. Phillips left foot, amputa-
ted; Luther Childs, Salem, missing.
Co. K-2d Lieut.. w. Lord Auburn, report
ed wounded in foot, has had foot amputated
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

FIFTH MAINE.-A private letter from Capt.
Harris, Co. G, 9Th Maine Volunteers, dated
May o, gives the following names, to be added
to the list of casualties in that regiment
Lieut.. +. G. Patterson, Co. G, missing; Geo.
Devine, missing; F. o. Dealing, wounded in
scalp; Henry Soule, hand
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
For Sale.

4 The large two story House and lot No. 2
Deer street. The lot is IS feet square. with
lcsk4snua good barn l6x24 suitable for a stable
l;IS3,u rhe house is suitable for two families with
EEss1 8thirteeh finished rooms, and good well Of
water. Also good garden and front yard
The property will be sold at a bargain If applied
auction ~ 10 N -
Enquire of BENZ. KNIGHT. Atlantic Wharf. or
Dyer Dingley, Temple street. mayedlm
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

PROVOST MARSHAL lsT DIsTBGcT.-Capt.
Charles ii. Doughty of Gray, of the 18th Me.
Regiment, has been appointed Provost Mar
shall for the LIST Congressional Dis trict of
Maine. He has arrived home, and is now
making arrangements to enter upon the duties
of the position.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
Steamboat Notice.

o In consequence of some improve
Skskczsat> ments 10 be made the 81. amship
LS--1@- Gen Banks her trips will be dis
continued for few days Notice viii be given when
she will resume her regular trips.
A. SOMERBY, Agent.
Portland. April 81, 1868. diff
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
Municipal Court---May 10.

John McCallam, for drunkenness and dis
turbauce, plead not guilty, was convicted and
fine imposed of So and costs.
Lieut.. james F. Staples, late of the garrison
stationed at Fort Scanned, was charged with
an assault and battery upon the person of Jos.
B. Skinner, by throwing hammer at him,
striking the complainant on the foot Mr..
Skinner entered the blacksmith shop of the
defendant and political conversation sprung
up in regard to the war, when Mr.. Skinner
was ordered out of the shop, Lieut. S. throw
ing the hammer at him. The defendant de-
MED the intention to hit the complainant, and
declared that It was accidental. The Court
thought that there was no intention of wrong
on the part of Lieut.. Staples, adjudged him
not guilty, and ordered discharge. James
o'Donnell, Esq, for defence.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

CEN. c. NJ. Ave would remind the
members of this Association of the adjourned
meeting to be held at the Library Room this
evening at Z IL o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

NEW YORK, May Is.
A dispatch to the News Room, dated San
Francisco May 18th, says the French loss at
Puebla, up to the l4th, according to advices
from Mexico, was 1000 killed and wounded
Five thousand French reinforcements had
reached Puebla.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

sB-Our night compositors Halle the return
of the birthday of one of the gentlemanly
editors OF this city, who SO kindly remembered
them on the occasion
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
Sentence Of vallandieham

NEW YORK, May. 49,
The Washington Chronicle of yesterday
says, Fdliandighdm has been sentenced to
IOrtuqds for tlcO years.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
Commercial Street Front Land
FOR SALE.

EUNHAT very favorably situated and valuable Lot
4 OF Land on the north side of CONNIE rcial Street.
at the corner of High street is offered for sale.
This lot has one hundred and eighty serea feet
front on Commercial street. afording ample breadth
Tor six or seven first class stores and will be made
one hundred to hundred sirteen feet deep as the
purchaser may desire.
The site favorable in all respects for building be-
ing already completely graded. and wholly or most
W uhderaid with ledge, 20 that foundations can be
put in at very moderate expense.
For improvements of a superior class, at an early
day, this property is one of the eligible now
unoccupied, on the street-beng near the Boston
Railroad Station aud the upper steamboat wharf and
In the vicinity of valuable improvements recently
made on the water front of the street by other pro-
prietors.
chased,-with all the buildings t-t will afford
very satisfactory investment, it yields a current
the purchase
The title is undoubted, and the terms of sale will
be favorable. Inquire of
=. BARNES,
app distf s4i Middle Street.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14

For sale.
"A THE House on the corner of Pros
~A pect and Casco streets-the basement
hsssA finished fora store. good stand for q
Hill family Grocer.
ALSO
Two Lots of Land, one Spring and one on
Spruce street. Either would be exchanged for a
good Dwelling House.
For particulars please apply at 127 Middle street
Portland. N. L. MITCHELL
febl7--eod3m
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-14
House Wanted.

o. WANTED, House containing six or seven
E;;; rooms, with gas, and good supply of water,
IL in a good location. Address
Mr.. CLAIMING, Portland Post Office.
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