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The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

ARMY BREAD.-A correspondent of the
Springfield Republican says that the bread
dealt out to our army on the Rappahannock
was packed in May, '62, butsmnst be much OIL
der:
During its ''peninsular campaign" the bread
become inhabited by very lively species OF
insect of brown color, and amiable disposi-
ton. Various stories are told of these crack
ers in camp, some of which think are mali
cious fabrcations. One was that the insect
was pnrposely put there to save mule trans
portation, and when the conmissary wished
to transport the bread, he simply whistled and
it came itself. Another was that four of these
crackers were seen on battalion drill one eve
ming, going through the drill with great precis-
ion. One of the boys had lot of bread so
thckly settled as to be uneatable and brought
IT down TO the commissary to be exchanged
He we told to lay it down and take others.
when he very honestly asked, "Hadnt bet
ter hitch 'enlf"
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02


svNearly eighteen years since one of the
purest minded men in this State was rejected
by the Senate for Collector of a neighboring
port, the killing charge against him being that
he was an Abolitionist, and the proof that he
employed the printer of an Abolition paper to
do some mechanical work for him. To-day
that abolition printer is the vilest traducer of
anti-slavery men in the State, and the most
offensive in his denunciations OF an Admins
tration that is laboring patriotcally to put
down Shareholders rebellion! 1t turned out
that the offending Collector only employed the
worthless fellow to work up bill that he
could secure in no other way, but it was
enough to work his own official death. We
refer to the case now to show that, il human
nature is not totally depraved, it sometimes
comes mighty near it.
New YEARS DAY.-There was a more
general observance of New Years day this
year, in this city, than we have ever known
before. The day was clear and fine, and it was
made the occasion for social calls and inter-
change of friendly feelings. In the evening.
"uiSh Was out vi luC Dti9utCsl We nave ldu
this season, all the public halls were Allied
some of them with dancing parties, and Others
with exhibitions. In the Chestnut st. vestry
there was large gathering at the levee given
by the ladies of that church. Everything
went off in happy manner. 1t was, in truth,
happy new year.
sg-Newman, of the Hallowell Courier,
who proved to be one of the most abject tools
of Buchanan's Administration, accuses MS OF
abandoning our principles. We are unable to
retort the charge; for though he was once a
blatant Aboltionist, he had no principles to
abandon, for he proves now that he was an ar
rant hypocrite, by charging hypocracy upon
all anti-slavery men.
SSow SoUTH.-We are informed by Mr..
Stevens, mail agent, that it showed all day in
Boston Wednesday, and that some five or six
inches of snow fell. The Bostonians are now
enjoying good sleighing. There is no snow
this side of Newburyport
rv The Rockland Free Press understands
that the gunboat Cairo, recently blown up by
torpedo, was commanded by commander n
c. Bryant son OF Major c. Bryant of Damar-
iscotta Mills.
sy- DR.. Lot Myrick of this city, has been
appointed by the Commissioner of Patents, an
Examining Surgeon Of invalid applicants, in
accordance with the Sth section OF the act en-
titled "An Act granting PENSIONS" spproved
July 14th, 1862 Augusta Journal.
% Ex-Gov. Wise is talked of for Govern
or ofrebel Virginia. Loyal Virginia has a
Governor, Pierpont.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

VICTOR HUGO on CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
The republic of Geneva is about to revise its
local constitution. The principal question to
be decided will be with refereLce to the aboli-
ton of capital punishment A member of the
Church of Geneva, NJ. Bost, the author of sew
eral remarkable works, lately wrote to NJ
Victor Hugo, asking him for his influence in
the debate. That writer, who is an ardeni
advocate of the abolition of capital punish
ment, has now replied in letter which occu
pies several columns OF the Belgium papers
Victor Hugo eloquently and even passionatel,
denounces the prevailing system. He men
tions incidentally that his having at very
early age seen a woman branded in Paris, frs
drew his attention to the fact that law can b,
brutal as well as lawless. He deplores the fac
that capital punishment, condemned by SO
many noble and influential minds, should still
prevail. SIN England" says Victor Hugo
'where woman reigns, a woman has jus
been hanged" He earnestly urges the repub
lie oil Geneva to condemn the system of pun,
ishment by DEATH
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

COUNTY OFFIcERs.-Thos. Hancock, ESQ.,,
of Gray, the newly elected Register of Deeds
entered upon the duties fhs office yesterday.
Mr.. Hancock is a handsome penmen, and well
qualified to perform the duties of the office to
which he has been elected by the people.
Mr.. Gerrish, the late Register, retires with
honor, from the Office which he has SO ably
filled for five years past. He has been accom-
modating to those who have had business at
the Registry, and the records will show how
handsomely matters haye been conducted under
nifty for his future welfare.
Thomas II. Mead, ESQ.,, of Bridgton, elected
County Treasurer, also entered upon the duties
of his Office. We have no doubt the public
will find in him a faithful and obliging officer.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

OBsEQUIEs TO ASoLDIER.-Yesterday A FORE
noon the body of LIST Sergeant Dennis l..
Bragdon, of Co. G, 1th Maine regiment, was
escorted to the Grand Trunk depot for the
purpose of being conveyed TO Poland for in
terment. A platoon of the 7th with reversed
arms, the drum and fife playing Portuguese
Hymn" escorted the hearse bearing the body.
About 100 members of the 7th followed, and
then came a line Of carriages, bearing mourn
ers and friends. The deceased was taken
away in early life, but not before he had proved
himself brave soldier on the field IF battle.
"Peace to his ashes"
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

ASSAULT ON A Enthusiastically fore
noon word was sent to the Police office that a
ran, residing on Washington street, by John
O'Donnell and VIM. Moran, her husband
Deputy Marshals Hawkes. and Heald went to
the house and were denied entrance. On
breaking in the door they found the woman
lying on the bed and SO badly beat on the body
and head that she could not see, and her gar
ments were saturated with blood. O'Donnell
and Moran were intoxicated and were setting
upon the edge of the same bed. They were
taken to the lookup.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

SAM SHARPLEY's MINsTRELs.-The new
City Hall was crowded last evening at the first
entertainment given by Sam Sharpley's Min
strels. As we predicted, there was fun enough,
and the audience was kept in roar of laugh
ter throughout the performance. 1t was ac-
knowledged by all to be the best company of
Ethiopian delineators that has ever visited our
city. Their jokes and witty sayings were
original and irresistible, and the songs and
music were excellent. Sharpley is a "whole
team" himself, and he has gathered around
him some of the best talent in this line to be
found in the Union. The second performance
will be given this evening, with an entire
change of programme, and we advise all who
may be troubled with fit of the "blues" to
go and see it. They will come away entirely
cured.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

A VALUABLE PIPE.-At the drug store of
T. G. Loring, corner of Exchange and Fed
erai streets, may be seen meerschaum pipe,
which is valued at $500. 1t is, indeed, a
beautiful article, mounted with silver fixings,
elaborately engraved, and the bowl of the pipe
being handsomely colored from a long service.
1t was obtained by Mr.. Bateman in Panama,
aud he was offered $3.50 for it in New York
1t is not for sale, but has been left st Loring'
for exhibition.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

full article is FinnelPs patent Card Thermome-
ter. 1t is graduated from 40 degrees below
zero to 100 above; is very pretty ornament
and convenient for use in graduating the heat
of apartments. No family need be without
them, as the price is only 25 cents, The
trade can be supplied with them by John Rus
sell, at Hankersons Photograph Room, No.
16l Middle street
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02
From New Orleans.

NEW YORK. Jan. /.
The steamer S. r. Spaulding from New Or
leans oath ufit., arrived to-day. She has Gen.
Butler and staff on board.
Gen. Butler issued farewell proclamation
TO the people of Louisiana. Gen. Banks has
also issued a proclamation.
Col. Clark of Gen. Banks staff. has been ap-
pointed Provost Marshall, Col. French being
appointed Deputy.
Gen. Banks has planned campaign. Baton
Rouge being fixed upon as the base of opera
tions, but no movement has yet been made.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

REDEMPTION OF SOILED POSTAGE STAMPS
1t will be noticed by the advertisement in
our paper this morning, that the Postmaster
of this city is prepared to commence the re-
dempdon of postage stamps that have become
soiled by having been used for currency. The
rules for the redemption of such stamps are
laid down in the advertisement, to which we
refer our readers.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02
The Rumored Invasion of Maryland False.

DALI IMUKfs, JHlI T.
Direct and reliable intelligence from Har-
per's Ferry and other points along the line OF
the Upper Potomac show that the reports of
the rebel raid into Maryland are entirely uil-
true. A small body OF Whites cavalry has
been seen on the south bank of the Potomac,
upon which variety of wild reports of inva-
sion were based.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

eg-The hat and fur store of John Clogston,
in Lawrence, was broken into on Monday
morning last, and about $50 in money stolen
from the proprietor's pants, $1,000 from the
safe and nearly $1,000 worth of flrs. No
traces of the thieves have yet been found.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT.-The Dorcas
Circle, connected with the Chestnut st. M. E.
Church will give social entertainment in the
vestry Of the church, this evening, the proceeds
OF which will be devoted, as usual, to charitable
purposes. For particulars see advertisement.
The price of tickets includes refreshments.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02
BY TELEGRAPH
EVENING PAPERS.
Insubordination of Michigan Colonel
Large Body of Rebels on the Occoquan.

Insubordination of Michigan Colonel
Large Body of Rebels on the Occoquan.
NEW YORK, Jan. l.
A Key West letter to the Herald states that
the gunboat Augusta sailed on the 25th for
Aspinwall to convoy a California steamer.
A special dispatch to the Herald states that
information was brought to Col Wyndham
yesterday, that the rebels were rebuilding the
bridge across the Rappahannock station.
He Immediately ordered Col. Richmond, of
the Michigan cavalry, to take picket detail
from his regiment and make reconnaissance
to ascertain the fact. Col. Richmond refused
to obey the order upon the ground of infor-
mality and the want of rations.
He was then directed to report in person,
which he did, but conducted himself so in
solently as to elicit from Col Wyndham the
epithet of coward The facts were reported
to Gen. Stoughton, by whom Col Richmond
was placed under arrest. Col Richmond will
be summarily dismissed from the service.
1t has since been ascertained that the rebels
rebuilt the bridge at the Rappahannock sta
ton, and that a train has passed over it and
proceeded down the road as far as Catett's
station. Ii Col. Richmond had obeyed the
order given him, he would have been able to
prevent the reconstruction of the bridge.
1t is stated that a large body of rebels have
made their appearance upon the Occoquan at
Snyder's Ford, where Stewart crossed, and
within twelve miles of Alexandria. 1t is evl-
dent that Lee contemplates movement north
ward.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

n1-One OF the most pleasing pictures in
Wesleys War Tableaux, to a Portland audi
ence, is Maine regiment passing up Con-
gress street. If all of the representations are
as truthful as this scene, no wonder that it
has gained such popularity as the press every
where speaks Of
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

NEW DIRK, Jan. /.
A special dispatch to the Tribune. dated
"Ten miles from Murfreesboro', Dec 81 ,"says /:
Gen. Crittenden reports the enemy drawn up
in line OF battle on the east side OF Stones
river, menacing Gen. Rosecrans. He is or
dered to form in line of battle, two divisions
in front, one in reserve, and covering his fanks,
and Gems. Negley and Rosseau to close up.
Gen. McCook also reports his command on
Wilkinson's Creek, seven miles from Murirees-
boro'. The enemy is in line of battle on
Stones river, from Murlreesboro' to Franklin
turnpike. A similar division of his forces is
ordered as on Gen. Crittenden's line.
1t now appears that a great battle win be
fought on Stones river tomorrow, in front OF
Murfreesboro'.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02
From the Army OF the West.
Capture and Occupation of MuNreesboro by
the Federals.
Capture of Federal Wagon Train.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. l.
Gen. Rosecrans captured Murfreesboro,
Tuesday morning, and now occupies it, The
rebels retreated to Tullahoma. They made
but little resistance. Gen. Rosecrans lost a
wagon train following him, which was cap
tured by the rebels under Morgan OF Tennes-
see.
The startling report which reached here
about midnight, and caused considerable COM
motion throughout the city, of the approach
Of Forrest from the direction OF Salt River
with large body of cavalry, are entirely un-
true.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02
New Hampshire Republican State Conven-

CONCORD, n. H., Jan. /.
The Republican State Convention. held here
to-day, nominated Joseph A. Gilmore of Con-
cord for Governor, and ID. II. BufIam of Som
ersworth for Railroad Commissioner. The
resolutions adopted eloquently appeal to the
people of New Hampshire to remain firm and
loyal to the Republic. The second resolution
is as follows :-Resolute unflinchng prosecu-
ton of the war for the annihiation OF the re-
belon is necessity to the existence and per-
petuation of the Government, and we will
heartily support the present national Admins
tration in using the most vigorous and decis-
i've measures to effect that object.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02
Gen. Butler In New York.

New YORK, Jan. /.
Gen. Butler, with his staff and Mrs. Butler,
stopped in this city to-day. He leaves for
Washington tomorrow, it Is rumored, at the
request tf the President.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02
Observance of New Years pay.

New YORK, Jan. /.
The day is fine and pleasant. Everybody is
bent on enjoyment. Business is entirely sus-
pended.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

sJ-The great war painting at Deering
Hall is full of lively scenes of the war. A
rare treat is in store for all who visit 1t.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02
HORSE RAIL ROAD.

rUyHE Annual Meeting of the PORTLAND AND
Il FOREST AYENUE RAILROAD COMPANY
will be held at the counting room OF NJ u. Palmer,
IA Middle Street ON MONDAY. the dfth day Of JAM
uary, A. ID. 1888 at O'Clock r. NJ for the choice Of
officers for the ensuing year. and the transaction Of
any other business which may legally come before
them. NJ. q. PALMER. Secretary.
Portland Dec 10. 1880 dec1p eodtlank
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02
Advance in Cotton Goods.

NEW YORK Jan. !.
There is quite an excitement in Cotton
goods. The market is heavy. Sheetings have
advanced TO Is cents. Goods withdrawn.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

SAVAGE AssAULT.-Between seven and
eight o'clock last evening John H. Chamber
lain, soldier in the 7th Maine regiment, was
in the shop of Mr.. Waters, corner Of Fore and
Chatham streets, when some words arose be-
tween them which led to an assault by Waters
upon Chamberlain. He struck him with a
cleaver upon the right side of the head, near
the temple, making an ugly cash and cutting
to the skull. He then dragged him out of the
shop and left him on the sidewalk in a sense
less condition. Some citizens who happened
to be passing compelled Waters to take him
back into the shop, while they, supposing
Chamberlain to be dead, sent for Coroner Hall
to hold an inquest. Chamberlain however
came to his senses in short time and was re-
moved by the police to the lodging room in
the Police Office, where his wound was dressed
by DIR. Eveleth, Surgeon Of the 7th, who pro-
nounced the wound not dangerous. Waters
was taken to the lookup by the police.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

sTWesey's War Tabeaux will exhibit at
Deering Hall tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02
M A TT L RS ABOUT TOW N,

EMANCIPATION LEvEE-The levee held by
the colored people of the city, at Sons of Tenn
perance Hall, New Years evening, was in
every way success. The hall was filed. We
noticed large number of white ladies and
gentlemen present, who were disposed to meet
with and congratulate their colored friends on
the great event of the century-the procama-
tion of freedom to their oppressed brethren.
The audience was of the most respectable
character, and never did better order or more
rational observance mark any occasion than
did this.
The exercises were introduced by Capt Z.
Talbot, who made an able and somewhat ex-
tended speech, appropriate to the occasion.
Then followed vocal and instrumental mu-
sic, both of which were wen executed and
well received The declamations and speaking
by the little boys and girls were in all respects
most excellent
A bountiful collation. was served, after which
appropriate and stirring speeches were made
by Judge Davis, j. T. Gilman, c. A. Stackpole,
Esq, and N. A. Foster, Esq. The assembly
broke up at late hour. The managers OF
the leyee are deserving of great praise.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02
Custom House wharf

NvHE annual meeting of the proprietors Of Custom
Il House Wharf, for the choice of officers, and
sacting any other business that may befors
them. will be holden on Monday, January 9th, A. D.
1868, at O'Clock p. NJ, at the Office of Joseph W.
Dyer. Esq, on Commercial street.
deer Il CHAS. NJ. HAWKES., Clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

A SMALL HALL, or rooms suitable for q me-
N chanic's manu- utacturer's work shop.
Inquire at $50 Congress street. decl7 disSw
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-02

xktz<A A modern built HOUSE No 30 Danforth
.ssm street. suitable for gentecl family-con-
C.lkA tanning fifteen rooms
Enquire of J, X. KING. in rear of 80 Danforth
Street. decl9tf
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sALEs At Tux PUBLIC BoisD-iP.
MosDLY, March 9, p. n.


The week opens with very buoyant Stock mar.
ket under the growing ease in money, and tho i'm
preston that Dir. Chase will take no action which
will bring about stringency IN the Money mar
ket. The short interest is now considerable one,
and tho purchases TO cover materially assist IN sus-
tanning prices. Tho strong " undertone" OF the
market, which was noticed last week, appears TO be
coming 10 the surface. The market was well sus-
tanned for Governments at n rmall advance. Debt
Certificates are in large demand at 9os 49o3.
The feature Of the Share make. was the
activity and continued buoyancy in Pacific
Mail. The market opened at E3, aud advanced
steadily TO l77i The contest in this stock between
tho bears and bulls has TINS far been decidedly in
favor Of tho latter. The short line must now be
- 900 or ~, 900 sbares while there are not over
5000 floating shares in the street. The shorts are
believed to be mainly the clique Of Washington gold
SPECTATORS, aud they will receive but little com.
miseration if predicted, it costs them go to get
their stock in. The rest Of the Share market
showed an advance Of to "a y cent, the
improved tone Of Saturday having continued
throughout nearly the entire list. Al the Second
Board Pacific Mail continued TO advance, and sold
at 1870, against ITO on Saturday. There ia no
corner proper in this stock, as tho holders freely
lend il; but the sellers have outsod the market,
and tie question has become one Of pertinacity be-
tween the factions, the bulls having the advantage
Of taking stock which earns 80 v cent per annum.
The share market was again generally higher liar
lem Preferred, Fort Wayne, and Michigan Central
being among the Grmest stocks. Erie was also firm
on the impending favorable annual statement. Gov
ernmeDts were also rather higher. At the 4 o'clock
call the market was very strong. Pacific Mail
sold at 1870, Harlem Preferred 49, Michigan
was 99l bid. AT the close the marke, was firm at:
U. s. &c, 81, registered, 99i; U. y. 6s 81, Cou-
pons, lOl 9IOli; U. S. Treasury Notes, 3-lOs,
los! 1861 IT, s. 1-year Certificates, 6s 9Ss a9Sl;
Demand Notes, old issue, 1871 d 1885, Tennessee
State 6s 81; American Gold, l5SeI5s!; Pacific Mail
Steamship Company, 1874 Sl79i; New-York Central
Re.rjad, ll7s ll7i; Erie Railway, 7sS 97sIi Erie
r. lway, Preferred. 1909 a 1901; Hudson River
r. lrond, 9Gi q96i; Harlem Railroad, 3S03Sl
II lem Railroad Preferred, Sil aSis. Reading
II TOAD, 90l a %; Michigan Central railroad, ~ q
IC0; Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Rail-
road, GO. aCOii Michigan Southern and Northern
Indiana Railroad Guaranteed l07 olO7; Panama
Railroad. 1888 a Is9; Illinois Central Railroad 80 a
1921: Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad, G9ia
Goa: Gslens and Chicago Railroad, SO! o93l; Cevs.
land and Toledo Railroad, -9ii o9is; Chicago aud
Rock island Railroad, 92i o92i; Chicago, Burling.
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r1.utUomery Blair on the Uaion.

Tie following letter from p. N. G. Blair was
received late 10 be read al the Cooper Institute
meeting on Friday evening last;
WARRINGTON March s. 1863
MeIu, OPpYKB.oHd othe5s
GnSrLKxgy: see, that csnno! be with the loyal men
ofEsw-Y heartily approve the movement
and tho outions to be submitted At the meeting
The lovers free government should be thoroughly reused
necessity OF constant united and vigorous
efforts to preserve for mankind the happy progress Of
Great which ess than century has erected 10
the New World nation blessed with property hitherto
unknown This prosperous power ia the creation Of popular
on scale and the struggle in which
DOW involved reance TO most formidable consPscy Of
oligsrchs at home and abroad to des.royiL
1t permanently to dsmebeF its territory that this
great Government Is now ssied Is vital pincipepopu.
lar sove,eigniys struck at The physical conformation Of
our county dsfes all attempts to dever the Union I'
lake, and gulf North aud SOulhits rivers tayersing
and West from ranges OF mountains, terminating In imnen'e
bays Of the Atlantic end Pacific and vast navgbe streams IN
the valleys which channels OF commerce bringing
the seas the homes Of all the cultvatoH OF the Continent
render the dissolution OF tho Union which grows out Of the
n.ceies Of commerce impossible the destruction OF
the system provided nature for that Intercourse England
and Scotland marked the home Of people
and ono Government tan our owe couuty Perpetual I'M
uitigstsd hostility the fate Of tho English snd Scotch
people until they became under tho Government
and 80 would be OF But while the con'pfscy against
the Government caunot permanently dismember Union
born OF natural and bounded by natural limits 1t may
and will If successful change tho chasctere that Govern
by bottins gu, the free principles Inscribed IN our
Msani ChXa its brh and adopting the counter decAa
tons Of the Rebellion which makes Slavery the foundation oil
the Institution to give Law to the continent The pro-
phec heart OF the President long foIeold the issue which
the Southern sstaoTs forcing the country when
he said In Que Of his early contests for freedom.
81 see that the United State, must sl be free all
tsve and this Ia the Issue Of the houot Of debate but Of
amt We must conquer tho Irresistible power Of the
Uuion itself viii subjsc. US TO the Oliaafchs.
an very respectfully, your obedent servant
M BLAIR.