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The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-31
AN INFAMOUS REBEL FORGERY
GENERAL DRAGG CIRCULATING bogus cor
IEs OF THE NASHVILLE UNION AMONG
MS SOLDIERS.

The following letter from Muir
freesboro, which comes from an
official Source, shows the desperate
straits to which the rebels are
driven, and the miserable forgeries
which BRAGG and his associates are
ready to perpeEate, We need
hardly say that no snch news as
that given in the rebel fac SMILES
of our paper ever appeared in the
UNIoN or any other paper. If the
old traitor, brute and murderer,
who ran off from Stones River,
wants to print limitations of the
NASHVILLE UNION, let him reprint
the letter of his Major, "2:9o,'
which appeared In yesterdays
issue.
The letter is rs follows:
MUBFREEsBOhO, IENN,l
Jan, 20, 1858.
y. O. MEBoER, ESQ,
Editor Of the Nashville Union
Deer Sir Il have learned to day
from q reliable man, that Bragg's Gen
erals have fac SMILES of your pape
printed and circulated among his sol
diers, with an editorial supporting t
have been written by you, headed a
follows:
Startling Intelligence from the
Northwest.
Four States Seeded from the OIL
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-31
8g telegraph.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES

Sixty Federal transports Passed
Greenville, Miss.
q.
Federsls Near Port Hudson.
Harriet Lane Blockaded in Galye.
ton Bay.
-
Capture of a Rebel Steamer,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-02
Commercial.

Per steamship Australasian at New York
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET Jan. 1.-The
sales of the week g. 40 bales. including 40
10 spectators and $40 to exporters Tuesdays bust
ness was about 5000 bales, one half speculation
and for export; closing quietly, at the following
ding 24i Mobile fair 26l middling "a; uplands fair
25t; middling "a; Surats ISL a ls3. Stock on hand
amounts to $4,000 bales, of which 66 $50 were Amer
lean. and at sea frem India loo, 400 bales
LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET-Messrs
Richardson. Spence q Co report -four slow At form
er rates. Wheat in fair demand, at 9s 10d for Red
Western; Dc l0d a Il I'd for Southern; los "a lis for
White Western, and lis q 12s per 100 lbs. Corn in
good demand and firm; for good Mixed 29s q 29s Sd I;
White Dos Sd a s2s Sd.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKEr-wske.
neid. Nash Co. report beef and pork Is Cd lower
Bacon rather cheaper. Butter rather more doing
citation, As a As Cd.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET-The Bro
kers circular reports the sses Of ashes at 900 bbs
at S2s 2s Sd for pots, and Bis q 3ls Cd for pearls
Rosin-l5O0 bbis. of American sold at 26s for com.
mon. and 29s q 35s Cd for medium to fine. Spirits
Iurpentine has advanced to 120s for American
sugar freely supplied at previous rates Coffee Quiet
Rice in better demand. Linseed cakes lbs, lis Cd
Petroleum qviet. Crude easier
Latest via Queenstown
Liverpool cotton sales to-day tf7th) were 5000
bales including 1900 to Spectators and exporters-
Market closed quiet and unchanged.
Breadstufs-The market closed quiet and steady
Provisons-rhe market is very dull.
LONDON, l5th.-Consols closed at 922 "a 92S for
money.
American stocks-The latest sales were Illinois
Central shares 40 g sss discount; Erie 45l e 4s.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-02
TEMprRANcr CoNyrNr1oN.-The County

TEMPERANCE CoNvENTIoN.-The County
Association will meet at New Gloucester,
Lower Corner, tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock. We understand that arrangements
have been made for an interesting meeting.
Our friends in that town very cordially in
vite the friends of temperance in the county
to be present on the occasion; and we doubt
not that, aside from the attractions of the con-
vention, much social enjoyment will be deriv
ed under the hospital roofs of the good people
of the place.
Amoung the speakers, we understand there
will be present that "old war horse" la the
temperance ranks, John T. Walton, Esq, Of
this city, whose amusing and very appropriate
stories will add zest to the occasion.
Trains will leave the Crank Trunk Depot at
7.5O A. NJ. and 1.15 p. M.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-02
xxxvII UoNaR Ess.---seoond Session.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.

SENATE.
Resolutions of thanks to Com. Worden were
passed; also to Com. Charles ii. Davis, j. H.
Dahgren, S. G. Rowan, David L. Porter, and
s. H. Stringham.
The bill to increase the compression of the
Chief Clerk in the Paymaster's Department
was taken up and disagreed to-15 against 2I.
The resolution requesting the President to
transmit orders, papers, &C., relative to the
prohibition to export arms, &c, to Mexico,
was passed.
The Consular and Diplomatic bill was
passed.
The legislative appropriation bill was taken
up. The amendment striking out the provis-
ion reducing the mileage to ten cents was
adopted-yeas 30, nays 7.
The committee on Finance offered an
amendment to reduce the appropriation for
the Agricultural department from $4,000 to
S65, 900.
Debate followed, when the Senate, without
action, adjourned.
HOUSE.
The negro regiment bill was being consid-
cred.
Mr.. Thomas of Mass, opposed the bill.
A long debate ensued. Without taking a
vote the House adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-02
Justice to the Maine Eleventh.

On the Peninsula the Maine 18th was in
Gen. Naglee's brigade, Casey's division. In
one of the leading battles in that campaign,
Gen. Mcclellan spoke in terms not compliment
tary of this division, though he subsequently
modified the implied censure. The brigade of
Gen. Naglee is now n Newborn, and the Gen.
on the Sth of Jan. issued a General Order,
complimenting his command, and authorizing
the inscription upon their banners of the names
of the battles in which they had won brilliant
success. We notice that the Maine 18th was
authorized to inscribe upon its banner, Lees
Mills" Williamsburg, +" Chiekahominy,
"Seven Pines" or " Fair Oaks" Bottoms
Bridge" "White Oak Swamp" Carriers Hill,"
Matthews County," Gloucester" and "Y ork-
town." The General says:
Thus is yours the honor of having been the
first to pass and the last to leave the Chicka-
hominy, and while you led the advance from
this memorable place to near Richmond, you
were the last in the retreating column, when
aiter seven days constant fighting it reached
a place oil security and rest at Harrison's
Landing.
Your descendants for generations will boast
of the gallant conduct of the regiments to
which you belong, and when all are laid in the
dust, History will still proclaim the plorious
deeds performed by you.
Go on! "The Truth is mighty and will pre-
vail" Pretenders, for a time, may rob you of
your just deserts, but AS you have experience
ed, their evil redort will certainly be exposed !:
for your many friends at home ever watchful
OF and identified with your reputation, will see
that justice shall be done.
A new page in your history is about to be
Il
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-02

The Rebel. Driven from their Position.
NEW YORK Ian. 81.

NEW YORK, Jan. 81.
The Posts special Washington despatch
says:-Despatches from Suffolk, Va, state
that fight has taken place between the Fed
eral forces under Gen. Corcoran and the forces
under the rebel Gen. Pryor, in which the
latter we're defeated. The following is a des-
patch from Quartermaster Kicker, of Gen.
Corcoran's brigade:
Suffolk, Va, Jan. 31.-"Had fight and
whipped Gen. Pryor. Our General and his
officers are all safe"
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.
The Herald contains the details OF the fight
near the Blackwater. The rebel General
Pryor crossed the Blackwater on the night of
the 18th ult-, with three regiments OF infantry,
four detached battalions OF infantry, 800 cav
airy and IA pieces Of artillery. The next
night Gen. Corcoran, under orders of Geu.
Peck, advanced TO meet them. The rebels
were found ten miles from Suffolk, and a can
nonadng of two and half hours caused them
TO retreat. Gen. Corcoran advanced all his
force, his infantry, with fixed bayonets, driv-
ing the rebels nearly a mile, they leaving their
killed and wounded on the field. Gen. Cor
coran continued TO follow them up. when the
rebels took up another position two miles from
the battlefield. and at the latest mail informa-
ton Gen. Corcoran was moving to flank them.
The above named fight occurred by moonlight.
A telegram OF yesterday indicates that the
rebels were again driven from the last named
position and that Gen. Corcoran was in pur-
suit. Our loss was "a killed and so wounded.
Gen. Corcoran had narrow escape, and Capt
Blodgett, of his staff, was slightly wounded.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-02
THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Australasian at New York.

New YORK, Feb. /.
The steamship Australasian, from Liverpool
January 18th and Queenstown the 18th, ar
rived AZ o'clock this evening.
The London correspondent of the Manches-
ter Guardian, writing on the emancipation
proclamation, says he hears very general
expression of opinion that the first black out
rage will be the signal for European interven-,
ton in the interests of humanity.
The Times again replies TO the New York
Chamber OF Commerce touching the Alabama.
1t admits that the resentment of the North is
very natural, and the case. as seen from Fed
eIai point of view, claims a certain degree OF
sympathy. II contends, however, that the
complaints against the British government re-
ally amount 10 very little, and adduces argu-
ments against them.
Among the French diplomatic correspond
ence just published is letter from Napoleon
to Gen. Forey, in which it is confessed that the
motive for the French policy in Mexico is a
desire to prevent the United States from ex-
tending their authority southwark over the
American continent
Mr. Bright and Mr.. Scholfeld had again
been speaking in Birmingham in reference
mainly to belligerent rights, DC. Mr.. Bright
did not think any change could be made in the
determination of the Paris Congress. He
questioned whether commercial men desired
peace in America, as it would bring ruin to
many. He complained Of Earl Russell and
Mr.. Gladstone, and bitterly denounced the
Times for misleading the public on the Amer
lean question.
Movements are on foot In Liverpool to test
public opinion, by meeting TO consider the
American war and the emancipation question
similar movement is 70 take place In Man
chester, where branch OF the emancipation
society is being formed.
All the Spanish ministry have resigned
ODonnel was forming new cabinet
There was talk of the Duke OF SAKE Coburg
for King OF Greece, but it was reported that
he had declined.
1t was rumored that Turkey is making war
like preparations.
An influential deputation from the Enamel
patton Society waited on Minister Adams ON
the 10th to present a copy of resolutions, ex-
pressing sympathy with the anti-slavery policy
of Mr.. Lincoln's government. Rev. Baptist
Noel and Jacob Bright made some appropriate
remarks to Mr.. Adams, who, in reply express
ed his qualification at the proofs which were
being afforded of the friendliness of public
opinion towards the United States govern
ment.
Queenstown, Sunday p. M.-The steamship
John Bell, from Glasgow for Portland and
New York, with general cargo, has put into
this harbor with the propeller, keel, stempost
and rudder carried away and the mainshaft
broken,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-02

AID FOR THE FREEDMEN.-Will the ladies
search for any old clothes left after supplying
all other demands? Nothing will be amiss.
All kinds of garments for men, but especially
for tromen anil children, old bonnets, soft and
straw hats, caps, boots and shoes, old bedding,
knives, forks, spoons, and spectacles are ur-
gently called for. Many are coming in from
bondage without garment. Packages can be
left at the ladies' room in the City Hall during
this week. JOHN DUDLEY, agent
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-02
BY TELEGRAPH.
TO THE
Portland Daily Press.
FROM TEXAS.
Bombardment Of Galveston.
Its Doom Probably Sealed.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.

WASHINGTON, Feb. /.
The following extract from letter written
by Acting Assistant Paymaster Frederick r.
Thompson, of the U. S. steamer New London,
detailing some incidents OF the bombardment
of Galveston, has been forwarded to the Sec
rotary of the Navy Saturday Ecening, Jan.
love arrived off Galveston about noon to-
day, and, as soon as the captain reported to
the flag officer, the request went up from the
flag officer to prepare Tor action and get under
weigh. The Brooklyn stopped about two
miles from the fort, while the New London
and Scoto went close in, to draw, if possible,
the fire of any batteries which the rebels
may have erected. Surrounding the tort
could be seen the tents of the troops, and to-
wards them our fire was directed. The ball
was opened by the Brooklyn. She was lying
about a mile and half from us. We saw a
puff of smoke at her bow, and then heard the
deep booming of her guns, while in the air we
could hear the bowling of her shells as they
passed over us. The Scioto followed with
her 11-inch and Parrot at one extremity of
the town, while we were along the front at the
other extremity. We opened fire with one
Parrot and Sawyer, but elected no reply.
We then went within mile and half Of the
fort, and opened fire on the encampment. The
Scioto came up after us, while the Brooklyn,
with the tremendous range of her guns, plant
ed shell in neatly at the distance of three
miles. We were rolling tremendously, and we
had TO fire as we were rising. Our starboard
30-pounder was fired, and we watched in the
direction of the range. The shell exploded
in the fort, and soon down came the rebel flag.
the halyards being cut, so that the credit be-
longs to the New London. After firing sever
al good shots the signal was sent up from the
flag ship to cease action and about. As we
returned field piece battery opened on us,
but it fell short, though near enough for us to
hear and see the shot as it struck about TWEEN
ty rods from us. We gave them a broadside,
and the Scioto three 11-inch shells, all of
which struck and exploded in the battery, the
effect of which must have been tremendous,
judging from what we could see. Through
the glass we could see the masts of the Har-
riet Lane over the town, which is situated on
a narrow strip of land.
Tonight our squadron has been reinforced
by two more gunboats carrying sixteen guns.
Tomorrow being Sunday nothing will be done,
but when the bombardment is renewed 1t will
be terrific. Galveston is adoomed town. The
disgrace attending the capture OF the Harriet
Lane must be wiped out and the vengeance
upon the butchers and captors will be awful
On Monday we shall attempt to pass the forts
at the mouth OF the halbor
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-02
FROM NEW ORLEANS AND HAVANA.
The Expected Attack upon Port Hudson.
Nrw Yopx Foh 1

New YORK, Feb. /.
Steamer Columbia from New Orleans 25th
and Havana 18th ult. arrived this morning.
Our Havana letter of the 18th states that
rumors place the Oveto at Grand Inagua, at
the Bahamas, and Off Abaco, while other
rumors state that she had fight with Fed
eral gunboat, and was on fire off Abaco, and
was being chased off the Bahama Banks by
a war steamer, painted black, &c.
The rebels have been Strengthening their
works at Port Hudson.
Our gunboats, it is thought, cannot assist
much in the attack, but the mortar fleet will
operate more advantageously.
IL was rumored that the Harriet Lane es-
capped from Galveston Immediately after her
capture, but it was not believed.
The Alabama had not been heard from since
the sinking OF the Hatteras.
The banks Of New Orleans have been re-
monstrated with by Gen. Banks for refusing
To take Treasury notes on deposit, and they
finally agreed 10 take them on special deposit
Rebel notes are in demand, aud secesh seems
TO be more happy than usual.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-02
From Beaufort, N. c.

NEW YORK, Feb. /.
The Newark Advertiser learns through
private letter from gentleman on one of our
gunboats at Beaufort, n. c., that on the 10Th
ult., the whole of our fleet, with the exception
of one gunboat, had left there for Port Royal
There were collected at Beaufort at that
date some go large army steam transports hav-
ing on board almost 10000 soldiers. There
were also in the harbor $50 schooners loaded
with artillery and ammunition, and which to-
gether with the transports would leave for
Port Royal to join the naval fleet as soon as
they could get ready. Dhe whole ccmposes
the most powerful expedition of the war.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-02

SAD ACcIDENT.-We regret to learn that
Henry S. Trickey, of the 18th Maine Regi-
ment, son of Henry Trickey, Esq, of this
city, met with very serious accident in Fin
ley Hospital, Washington. While standing
under a hanging lamp it dropped upon his
head, breaking at the same time. The flames
spread, and before extinguished, his head and
hands were shockingy burned. A letter from
Dr. Wolhauptee, of the hospital, to the family
states he is as comfortable as they could ex-
pect, and it is hoped his eyesight is not in
iured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-02
MATrERsA ABOUT TOWN.
Supreme Judicial Court.

supreme JuufSsah SO"he
JANUARY TERM-cUTT1NG j., PRESIDING.
SArURpAY-No. 233. Lorenzo d. Cole v.
James NJ. Black a. ais.
Action on replevin bond. Submitted to
the presiding Judge without the intervention
of the jury. Judgment for plaintiff for s48e6
and legal costs.
Anderson & Webb, s. L. Carlton.
No. 295. Portland horticultural Society ".
Maine Sss.e Agricultural Society and Trustees.
Assumpsit on an account annexed for $780,
90, for amount Of cash paid out as premiums,
and expenses of the Horticultural Exhibition
of October, 1852 1t was contended by plain
tiffs that the Horticultural Society united with
the State Agricultural Society in the exhibi-
ton at Portland in 1850 with the agreement or
understanding that the State Society should
pay all the expenses Of the Horticultural So
ciety, including the premiums awarded by the
latter. The defendants deny any such agree
ment, or, that there was any such authority
granted the Trustees to make any agree
ment binding the State Society. 1t was also
claimed by the State Society that the Horti-
cultural Society should deduct from their ac-
count a pro-rata portion of the amount allow
ed them by the State, which would be s5O-the
the State allowing the Society $500 per year,
and the Society having given four exhibitions
that year.
The case was tried before the presiding judge
without the intervention Of jury. Alter the
hearing, Judgment was ordered to be entered
for the plaintiffs for $l29,3S.
Shepley & Dana, Anderson & Webb.
Court adjourned to nine o'clock Monday.
morning
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NEW York, Jan. 81.
The steamship Tubal Cain, FROM Havana
I'D inst, arrived this evening. She has on
board Capt. John Brown, late of the brig Es-
tella, captured by the Florida. Capt Brown
states that he and his crew were kindly treat
ed by their captors.
sailor in Sailors Snug Harbor, on Staten
Island, this morning. just after prayers, shot
the Chaplain dead, and then attempted suicide.
NEW YORK, Feb. /.
The Herald's special Washington despatch,
dated yesterday says:-The resignation of
Gen. Campbell, formerly Governor OF Tennes-
see, has been accepted. 1t is said he resigned
In consequence of the emancipation proclama-
ton.
Robert Dale Owen has accepted clerkship
In the War Department, and will be Chief AS
sstant in discharging the duties of Assistant
Secretary.
Gen. Hooker paid flying visit to Washing
ton to-day in reference to the quartermasters
and commissary's departments of his army.
II is said that Gems. Cadwallader, Martin
dale and Van Allen are to compose court of
inquiry in the case of Gen. Franklin. Lieut.
Col. Peonsea will probably be Judge Advo-
cate.
The steamer Pearl, captured by the gun
boat Tioga, is an iron-side wheel, light draft
steamer of 10 tons, with cargo of pea
jackets.
The gunboat Octoroon captured on the 18th
ult. the English sloop Bravo, from Nassau, with
cargo OF salt and sponge.
Major George c. Strong, of Gen. Buffers
staff, has been appointed a Brigadier General.
a letter from the army of the Potomac, in
the Times, dated Both, says, Gen. Burnside
has been offered the command of new de-
partment, embracing North and South Caro-
lima, and thirty days time are allowed him to
decide whether he will accept or otherwise.
John Fitzgerald, son-in-law of Senator Doc
little of Wisconsin, and himself wealthy
banker of that State, committed suicide at the
ST Nicholas Hotel yesterday with pistol
He leaves property to the amount of 500, 600.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-02

ORDNANCE OFFICE. WAR DErARrNKNr,l
WAsHISgroS, Jaenary a., 1853. |
Proposals will be received Mt Office until o.
lock p. NJ, the 27th of February next, for fur
ishing one hundred, or less. 2fpoundcr cast iron
towitzers for flank defence These Howitxers weigh
shen finished. about LAG pounds each, and draw
-ags ex hbitng their dimensions be NJ this
flee, or At the United States Arsenas. They are to
ne subject to the regular United States inspection and
roof and none are to be received and paid for
ept such IS pass inspection and proof and are APP
roved by United States Inspector. to be designst-
I'd by this Office. Payments viii be made certih-
afes of inspection and receipts, to be given by the
inspector, and forwarded to this Office.
Bidders will state the number OF Howitzess they
propose to deliver tnot exceeding hundred,l the
bound. for the finished Howitxer; and no bid will be
Entertained unless 1t be from founder regularly en-
,aged in the business satisfactory evidence Of which
must accompany the bid. Any bidder obtaining
contract viii be required 10 enter into bonds with
not less than two snreties. in the penal Of ten
thousand dollars. for the faithful faldlmenf Of his
contract in all respects The bonds must be acknowl
edged before judge of court of record. and the
bondsmen must be certified by the Judge ofa District
Court of the United States, Ordnance ofcer in
charge of United States arsenal, to be worth the
penal sum of the bond and above all liabilities
The right Is reserved 10 reject all proposals n the
prices deemed too high IT, for any cause Il Il
not deemed for the public interest to accept them.
Proposals will be sealed and addressed to- "Briga-
dier General James w. Ripley, Chief Of Ordnance,
Washin gton, ID. c." and viii be endorsed "Propo-
sal for flank Howitzers." ]. w RIPLEY,
Brigadier General Chief Of Ordnance.
jan3O eodtfeb21
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The Mcclellan Meeting.


Agreeably to call in the newspapers, and
held in the City Hall on Saturday evening, for
the purpose of taking measures to invite
Major Gen. Mcclellan to visit this city. There
was very respectable though not very nu-
merous attendance, and the proceedings were
conducted with much enthusiasm. In the
proscenium gallery we noticed Humber of
ladies.
The meeting was called to order by Edward
H. Daveis, ESQ.,, on whose motion George +.
Emery, Esq, was chosen Chairman. Mr..
Emery, on taking the chair, made some re-
marks upon the occasion which had called
them together, and paid glowing eulogy to
Gen. Mcclellan. w. G. Chadbourn and Benz.
Lunt, Esqs., were appointed Secretaries.
On motion, the Chair appointed Messrs
VIM. d. Little, J. P. Shaw, Thos. r. Jones,
A. K. Shurtleff, Granville M. Chase, Thos.
Cummings, George WaterhousA Gardner Lud-
wig, Charles R. Frost and Benz. Larrabee
committee to consider and report what steps
should be taken towards inviting Gen. Nc
Cellan to visit Portland, and to nominate a
committee of invitation.
While the committee was out, Hon. L. d.
N. Sweat addressed the meeting, giving his
tory of the Generals career since leaving
West Point.
The committee reported that 100 citizens
be appointed to visit Boston and invite Gen.
Mcclellan to visit Portland. They also re-
ported the following list Of names to consti-
tute the committee Of 100: