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The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04
Gen. McClellan's Visit to Lawrence.

BOSTON, Feb. 3.
Gen. Mcclellan, accompanied by his wife
and several friends visited Lawrence to-day in
special train. His reception was the most
hearty of any demonstration in the history of
that city. Thousands of citizens greeted him,
amid the firing of cannon and ringing of bells
BY invitation of j. Wiley Edmands, Treasurer,
the General was escorted to the Pacific Mills,
and manifested much interest in examining
that immense mandatory. After passing
through the various operating rooms he was
conducted to the hall of the Pacific Company,
where three thousand school children who
were assembled greeted him with hearty
cheers, and sang a couple of songs, Marching
Along" and "the Star Sapgled Banner" with
which the General and his companions seemed
much pleased Afterwards the party partook
of a collation. in one of the Pacific buildings.
Early in the evening the party returned TO
Boston. The General has been obliged to de-
cline all invitations to visit Portland Concord,
Lowell, &C.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

THE RAvELs.-The Ravel Troupe has been
giving series of entertainments at Deering
Hall, since Wednesday, the 2Sth January, a
week ago. We looked in last evening for the
first time. The performances on stills, on the
tight rope and on the slack wire were worthy
OF the reputation of the Ravels. The trapeze
exercise was good; but some Of our own Tur-
ners could do as well. Then there was ven
triloquism, scene from the Barber of Sc
ville," a $3.50 pantomime, and so on and so
forth, ETC., &c, &c. We understand that one
or two more exhibitions will be given. For
particulars see advertisement in another-pa-
per
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

FIRES IN BIDEFoRD.-A building in Bid
deiord, occupied as fish market, was de-
stroyed by fire last Wednesday evening, and
dye house was damaged by the same fire.
On Friday morning the livery stable of
Thomas Langley was destroyed by fire. Six
horses and colt persisted in the flames. and
all the carriages, &c, were burned. The flames
communicated to McKenney's Hall, occupied
by several Irish families, which was badly
damaged
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04
Election of q. 8. Senator in New York.

ALBANY, n. T., Feb. 3.
The democratic legislative caucus nominat-
ed Erastus Corning Tor Senator
In the Senate, ex-Gov. Morgan was nomi-
mated for Senator on the first ballot.
In the Assembly the first ballot resulted as
follows: Morgan "a, Corning 62, John A Dix
1. The Speaker voted for Dix. Mr.. Dean
moved that the Assembly adjourn. The
Speaker ruled that the motion was not in or
der, the House having made a special order
On the second ballot all the republicans chang
ed their votes to Dix, voting with Speaker
Calllcott, TO make a nomination. The vote
was as follows: Dix Is, Corning 63. Mr.. Dix
was then declared nominated
The Legislature then assembled in Joint
Convention, when Mr.. Morgan was chosen
Senator on the first ballot.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

PROMENADE CONCERT. - A Promenade
Concert for the benefit of the sick and wound
ed soldiers comes off tonight at the new City
Hall. Chambers Quadrille Band will furnish
the music, and happy as well as lively time
is anticipated. The sale of tickets will be
limited to the capacity of the hall For so
benevolent an object We trust every ticket will
be disposed Of
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04
BY TELEGRAPH
10 THE
EVENING PAPERS.

Speculations About Gen. Butler - Rumored
Alarm Among Ne Rebel Leaders
Congressional Items.
NEW York, Feb 8.
The Herald's Washington dispatch says
there is good reason for stating that General
Butler has not, and probably will not, accept
the command of the Union forces in Louis-
ana and Texas, rendered him by the President.
Ii is now uncertain to what command he will
be assigned.
The Times Washington dispatch states that
there are rumors to-day OF alarm amongst the
rebel leaders, and there is a rapidly growing
disposition TO treat for peace. Whether or
not these reports have sufficient foundation
they are gaining considerable currency.
Senator Lane, of Kansas, to-day gave notice
of bill stopping the pay of all officers of the
army while not on active duty, and providing
stringent regulations in regard to leaves of
absence.
The report of the Committee on Elections
will be favorable In the New Orleans cases.
and adverse in those of North Carolina.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04
The Enemy Again Across the Blackwater in
Force-Galveston Declared a Free
Port by Magruder

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.
News from Suffolk, Va, represents the en-
envy last night in force between sixteen and
seventeen miles from there, this side of the
Blackwater. Orr troops had taken every pre-
caution to attack him again should he advance
further toward Suffolk. There is now no evil
dence that an engagement will eusue immedi-
ately.
The port of Galveston had been declared
open to the trade of all nations friendly to the
South by proclamation OF Gen. Magruder,
which he sent forth under a neutral register
to a neutral port.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

c-The Supreme Judicial Court for York
County rose at Saco on Wednesday last, on
account q the illness of Judge Davis. Judge
ID. has been confined to his house in this city
ever since; but We are glad to learn that his
health is improving.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04
THE PORTLAND COLLEGE,
LOCATED IN

Clapp's Block. Congress St
5 important link in BRYANT. SrRArToN Co s
Il Chain OF Commercial Colleges. located in New
York. Philadelphia. Albany, Buffalo, Providence
cleveland, Detroit. Chicago St. Louis, Troy Brook
lyn aud Toronto c. W. and affords the best possible
facilities for acquiring thorough Commercial edu-
cation.
BOOKKEEPING, COMMERCIAL LAM COM.
MERCIAL ARITHMETIC, PENM4NSHIP
CORRESPONDENCE, Sc,
practically taught.
A Scholarship issued by this College will be good
throughout the "Chan'-time unlimited Cab or
send for Circular.
BRYANT, sTRATToN & woRTHINGTON.
feb2 d&wly
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

n1-Gen. Mcclellan has declined the invita-
tation extended to him to visit Portland, and
also similar invitations to visit Concord, N. H.,
Lowell, Mass, and other places.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04
Remarkable Gold Discoveries in New Zea-
land-More Vessels Burnt by the Pr
rate Retribution

NEW YORK, Feb. 8.
The Ocean Queen brings South American
mails from Valparaiso of Jan. 2, Csllao 18th,
etc. No news of Importance
Advices from New Zealand Dec. /. per Cap
tain LAUREL Of the ship Flying Mist, stranded
off Bluff Harbor, New Zealand, represent that
the gold discoveries exceed in extent and rich
ness those of Australia and California, with
comparatively few persons engaged. Twenty
thousand ounces per week are taken out of
the mines. Horses were selling at 500 apiece
Transportation for one hundred and eighty
miles costs 500 per ton. Flour is seventy
five cents per pound.
The British steamer Solent, from ST. Thorn
as at Aspinwall, reported that the privateer
Retribution burnt four or five American yes
sells in the neighborhood of that island.
The gunboat Connecticut conveyed the
Ocean Queen part of the voyage.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

gDirigo Association gives grand Fire
mems, Military and Civic Ball, at Mechanics
Hail. on Friday evening. 1t is not the custom
Of the association to do anything by halves !;
when they imam the brakes" down they must
come. Chandler furnishes .he music for the
occasion
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

~ Major Reid Sanders, the son of Geo.
N.Sanders, who was arrested while attempt
ing to run the blockade near Charleston, S.
e., with rebel dispatches, was on Saturday ex-
amined before the United States Marshal, and
being fully identified was committed to Fort
Lafayette.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

Henry Ward Beecher lectures to-mor-
row evening before the Mercantile Library
Association. The simple announcement of
this fact is sufficient to cram the new City
Hall to is utmost capacity.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

sTThe Eastern Express Co., Monday night
brought 1882 from the 18th Maine regiment
at New Orleans-remittance home from the
soldiers.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

% -Russell's "Diary North and South" and
Darlington" novel by Charles Lever, have
been received for sale by A. Robinson, No. 81
Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

sB- Frank Moore, the editor Of the Re-
belion Record" is to edit record of the
personal services of soldiers and sailors who
have distinguished themselves in the service
of the country during the present war. Com
munications furnishing sketches or incidents
deserving place in such work are solicited
from all parts Of the country, and should be
addressed to the editor, at New York
sB- The rising waters Of the Mississippi
occasion serious fears Of an inundation in
Louisiana. The levees have been cut in vari-
Gus places by guerrillas, so as to bring artil-
lery to bear on passing steamers, and at last
accounts the water was within few feet of an
overflow, and rising. Nearly the whole State
is several feet below the high water mark OF
the river. The inundation would extend to
Arkansas and Mississippi
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

s1-Great preparations are making for the
Fancy Dress Ball, to come off in this city on
the 18th. From ali we can learn we judge
there will be quite large attendance from
other places. 1t is determined to omit nothing
that will add TO the spIendor of the festivity.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04
Municipal Court..Feb. 3.

Richard X. buddy, on search and seizure
process was fined $50 and costs, which he paid.
j. II. Williams for the defense.
James Burns, for drunkenness and disturb
ance, was fined five dollars aud costs. Paid
and discharged.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

sB-The Express companies have resumed
taking freight for the army OF the Potomac
the route now being open.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04
Missouri Legislature.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Feb. 8.
In the joint session to-day few changes
were made in voting for Senator but no result
was reached. The last ballot stood, Brown 80,
Phelps Al, Glover 20, Breckenridge 80, scat
tering 8.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04
FROM WASHINGTON.

Decisions Of the Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue.
ASSIGNMENTS IN THE NAVY.
Decision in the Louisiana Election Case.
Reward for the Arrest of Deserter.
Bill for the Appropriation of Lands to
Maine and Massachusetts,.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

Sy- If law could drive all the evil out of
the world, the people of New England would
have been all saints about two centuries ago.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

The APoTHEosIs OF JOHN BRowN.-A
private letter from Boston, printed in the New
York Anti-Slavery Standard, gives the follow
ing account of what was probably intended to
be an exclusively private affair, but is never
theless worth nothing. It.occurred on the
evening of the LIST of January, after the eman-
cipation jubilee in the Music Hall:
That was holy day. Its close found us at
the house OF Mr.. and Mrs. Stearnes of Med
ford, to witness the uncovering of Brackets
bust of John Brown. You will know what
the evening was when l tell you that among
the interesting people present were Mr.. CARR.
son, Mr.. Phillips, Mr.. Emerson, Mr.. Alcott,
Judge Conway, Mr.. Sanborn, and Samuel
Longfellow. Mr.. Phillips, with few fitting
words, uncovered the bust. Mr.. Emerson
read to us again the grand poem which
he gave at the concert. l wish you might
have shared all that day. Can you think the
end Is very near at hand? Do you think there
is military or moral spirit at the North equal
to conquering the South? 1 can see in the fi-
ture only separation from the South, followed
by years OF tragedy and disorder, until the
North, divorced from the diseased partner,
grows strong and good enough to draw back
the South into a true union of hearts.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04
Noble Speech by General Rousseau of Ken
lucky.
LANCASTER. Pa. Feb.

LANCAsTER, Ia, Feb. 2.
Gen. Rousseau, of Kentucky, was serenad-
ed tonight. He made brief speech to the
effect that his political creed was but minute
long. He said: "My political creed is but a
minute long. am for the Government of my
Fathers, and the friend of that government,
and am against the enemies of that govern
mIent, and all their friends both North and
South"
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04
WANTED.

THE subscriber, having had considerable expert
i ence in connection with manufacturing, but
without capital wishes TO make arrangements with
some person having means, TO operate mill-either
cotton or woolen-and share the profits. Can give
Please address b. WOODWARD, Box III, South
Berwick, Maine. declS eod2m
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

disloyal men had gone to Sonora. To-day
very few arms and little ammunition was left
in California and France might seize and hold
that State at any time within thirty days. He
thought that the government was bound to
pay some attention to this. There was no
reason why we should be afraid of aeonflict
with France, or with Spain and England
combined In California they were apprehen-t
sive of the designs of France, and he thoughe
from the course and policy of France Their
was reason for this apprehension. The Mon
roe doctrine in regard to foreign interference
had been admitted by all nations as sound and
true. The government was bound to sustain
that doctrine and should maintain it at all
hazards.
Mr.. Sumner opposed the resolutions, and
moved to lay them on the table.
Without taking action the Senate went into
Executive session.-Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Dawes, from the committee on Elections,
reported favorably on the credentials of Benz.
Flanders and Michael Hahn, Representatives
from the LIST and I'd Districts of louisiana
Laid over for future consideration.
The bankrupt bill was taken up.
Mr.. Kellogg moved to table it Agreed to-
90 against 81.
Mr.. Roscoe Conkling, who had changed his
vote to the affirmative for the purpose, moved
reconsideration.
Mr.. Kellogg of ILL.,, moved to table Mr..
Conkllng's motion, which was done by seven
majorlty-so the bill was rejected.
The bill for the appointment OF an Assistant
Collector at New York was tabled.
Resolutions were reported from the commit
tee on Foreign Affairs declaratory of maritime
rights. Postponed till the third Monday in
| February.
The bill heretofore reported to establish
national currency, secured by United States
stocks, was postponed one week.
Mr.. Mcpherson reported from the commit
tee on Military affairs authorizing the Pres
ident to select from the Treasury Department
or from additional paymasters of volunteers,
without regard to rank, but solely as to quail
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-04

Rail Road bonds.
HOLDERS of the second mortgage Bonds OF the
IL kennebec and Portland Railroad Co. with all
the interest coupons thereon due the 18th of Oc-
tober, 1862 are hereby requested to deposit the same
in my hands, for which receipts will be given and
hereafter exchanged for certificates of stock In the
PORTLAND kENSEBEc RAILROAD, "a aetc organ
szaton,l the books and certificates can De
prepared in accordance with vote OF SAG 'ompa-
ny, Nov. s, 1862. j. 5. CuShlNG,
Treasurer Portland kennebec kaiiroad
Augusta, Dec. 16 1862. deeio dtf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-12
May Il, 1858

The Board Of Directors Of the Western Plank Road
Company having accepted the amendment Of their
Charter rs passed at the last session Of the Legislature
Of North Carolina,
At meeting Of the Board OF Directors, held NJ
Charlotte the 4th inst resolution passed that
they would retain for The Company and charge toll on
that part of the road from Peter Cansers where tho
Plank Road DIVORCES from the Public Road, about
two hundred yards east Of where Orr Alexander's
SawAill used TO stand the side Uf the Cnawba
river including the River Bridge And they also in-
structed their President 70 sell the Road and Bridges
from the Town Of Charlotte 60 its junction with the
Public Road leading by Stewards 20 point about
half mile ease OF j. p Ross, with its Privileges
cepting the Toll House and Lot and also the Bridges
over Long Creek and Killians Greek; but in the
meantime they viii not charge any toll any part Of
the Road which they hare decided 10 sell. And the
Board Of Directors have resolved 70 abandon the
public all the balance Of said Plank Road except such
parts as they have reserved for the Company, and
ordered to be sold, as above stated, and notice is
hereby given 70 the public 10 that effect.
G.. G. HENDERSON,
May Ia, 1853 ~ Pres't w. r. Road Co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-12
BY THE GOVERNOR OF ". CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION.

Whereas, the time limited In my Proclamation dated
the 18th Of April forbddng the expectation Of certain
articles from the State, is about 60 expire. ts.ss
Now, therefore, ], ZEBULoN b. VANCE, Governor
of North Carolina, do, by and with tho advice ard
consent Of the Council Of State issue this PToc
continuing said prohibition thirty days from the 18th
inst subject the exceptions and restrictions
tanned in said Proclamation Of the 18th Of April With
the following alterations: f s..s
The prohibition s not 10 embraces the article Of SALT
and lard Is TO be added to the list Of the articles pro-
hibted.
Justices Of the Peace also enoined 60 assist In
carrying out this Proclamation. -rf H.. t.I
In witness Whereof ZEBCLoE u. vASon, Governor,
Captain General and Comman der In Chief hath signed
these presents and caused the seal Of the State 20 bo
affixed.
Done Mt the city OF Raleigh, this 9Th day OF Nay,
A. d., 1864 and in the s7h year Of independence.
BY the Governor; 80 z. b, VANCE.
r. H. BATTLE, JR., Private Sscrstary.
May III, 1863 Il
Daily papers copy one week, weekes and semi-
weeklies two weeks aud send bill 10 Executive Once.
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will sell 10 the highest bidder, In the town Of
Charlotte, for cash, Tuesday, "a June, the Toll
House and Lot in Charlotte belonging TO the Westera
Plank Road Co. And also, ~ the same time aud
place. that portion Of said Plank Road land its Prv
leges) lying between the town Of Charotts aud the
point said Road where the Public Road leading by
Stewards iniersecs the Plank Road, about half mile
east Of J. p. Ross, including the Bridges. Aud also
NJ the same time and place. the Bridge Long
Creek And on Wednesday, the ID jane, will sell 20
the highest bidder, al Lincolnton Coz CASE, that
splendid bridge KiIlianS Greek, inclading ice
Privileges Q. @. HENDERSON,
May 18th, 1883 Prsst w. p. Road %.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-12
THE YANKEE RAID IN GEORGIA
T Official Account.

CWc1dt Account
Thy following telegram was received at the War
Department in Richmond:
TULLAHoMA, TENN, May 5th, 1868.
To Gen. s. Cooper A. and I. General:
On the 18th April the enemy, moving from
Corinth towards Tuscumbia, crossed Bear creek
with five regiments of cavalry and two of infantry,
and ten pieces of artillery. Col Roddy, command
inc, fought them on the 18th, killing number and
captured more than one hundred prisoners and
one piece of artillery with horses and caisson, los
ing six killed and twenty wounded. The enemy,
after burying their dead, fell back, and OH the
10Th were reinforced to three full brigades, the
whole under command of Gen. Dodge. Skirmish-
ing continued on the 10Th, Goth, 2lst 22d ana
2Sd.
On the night of the 10Th the enemy landed
troops at Eastport from large number ofsteamers
and burned the town, and houses on several plan
tations. On the Oath Roddy fought them. Their
loss was heavy, ours slight. He contested every
inch of ground, but falling back before overwhel-
ming forces, the enemy advanced and entered
Tuscumbia on the 25th The enemy advanced
towards Decatur far as Town Creek.
Nothing more occurred until the 18th. On that
day Forrest, with his brigade, having been order
them all day, with the loss of one killed and three
wounded; the loss of the enemy heavy. Forrest
falling back. --
On the 2Sth Forrest discovered heavy force
of Cavalry under Col. Strait, marching on Moulton
and Brownsville. General Forrest pursued this
force with two regiments, fighting him all day and
night at Drivers Gap, at Sand Mountain, with a
loss of Ave killed and fifty wounded-Captains
Forrest and Thompson, it is feared mortally.
The enemy left ON the field so killed, $50 woun-
ded, burnt so of his wagons, turned loose 200
mules. and 150 negroes, and pursued bis way
towards Brownsville, Gadsden, and Rome, Ga.
On the Sd of May, between Gadsden and Rome,
after FIVE days aud hts of lighting and marching,
General Forrest captured Golonel Strait and his
whole command, about 700 with rifles, horses,
&c. BRAxToN BRAGG.
ATLANTA, May 5.-Seyenteen hundred prison
ners captured at Rome arrived here this evening.
They are all stalwart men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-12
'1antat1On for 9a1s
ia. AND
NEGROES To HIRE.

As Executor OF Rufus ID. Johnston, deceased, Z will
expose TO public sale, Wednesday, the 27th Of May
wilkesboro road, Sfieen miles northwest from Sails
bury, in Rowan county, and joining the lands OF D.
Johnston, Jas. Watson, q. A. Locke, &c Said Planta-
ton 10 in good state Of cultivation, contains about
800 aeres-consistine OF River Bottoms, Meadow
Phsiures-wsll wooded and watorsd, and suited 20
raising Stock.
Also, will hire out for the balance OF The year
several Negroes-men, women and ebildrsn. Terms
made known on day nf sale.
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