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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23

EscAPEs.-We learn that Chase and Town
send, two privates of the It'll Maine Regiment,
who had been sentenced to hard labor and
for the offense of desertion, of which they
were found guilty at the late general court
martial convened in this city, effected their
escape from the fort last week. They entered
an clubhouse unattended by guard, and hav-
ing filed off and removed the chain on their
legs, made good their opportunity, and have
not since been heard from.
Townsend's sentence was to hard labor one
year; Chase, six months and forfeiture of all
pay.
Gen. Wool has retained the papers in the
case of Townsend, in order that his Attorney,
John +. Rich, Esq, might forward important
testimony in his defense, which came to hand
at too late an hour of the trial to be admitted
Townsend was unable before the court, owing
to circumstances beyond control, to disprove
the alleged desertion. The evidence forwarded
to Gen. Wool for review is the affidavit Of J.
NJ. Colson, City Marshal of Gardiner, who
states that when Townsend's furlough ex-
pired he was under arrest on two criminal
processes, and unable to reach his regiment
Moreover, that he expressed considerable
anxietyto return, and charged his parents to
write to his captain of the aforementioned
circumstances. Suchtestimony win doubtless
be of considerable weight and advantage to
the prisoner.
Patrick Norton was sentenced only for the
ofenses of which he pleaded guilty. He was
tried for breaking and entering the suffers
store, and steali.-g therefrom, on which he was
acquitted.
Geo. w. Piper, on charge of desertion, was
acquitted
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23
tHSos va RuSShsAoMh.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MApkEr A.
New York Market.

New YORK, April %.
Cotton-steady; sales 500 bales at ga "a Csc Tor
mddling uplands
Flour-State and Western dull and "a Toe low
or; SuperfDe State 95sa %; Extra do 8 IS ol
8 So Round Hoop Ohio O5 q Is; Western IS a1
10; Southern DC lower; Mixed TO good 90 a 20;
Fancy and Extra Is q rs; Canada a loo lower
Extra 90 a s 90.
wheat-dull aud declining; Amber Jersey a.
corn-1e lower; Mixed Western IS q S.
Oats-steady.
Beef-duil.
Pork-dull; Mess IL 90 a 10 IS; old do Is Is
Sugars-firm, with a moderate demand; New Or
leans ii a II; Muscoyado 81 a l0I.
Molasses-in moderate demand; New Orleans AZ
a 80.
Freights to Lyerpool--dull and declining; cotton
dull; flour nominal; grain sd for in bulk per
steamer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23

PAINE's ORGAN CoScERT.-The Central
Church was well filed last evening to listen
TO the Organ Concert given by Mr.. John X.
Paine. His playing was splendid, and he
handled the instrument with the fingers of
master. His illustration of Longfellow's
'Song OF the Silent Lands was gem, and
the performance on the pedals of the ''Star
Spangled Banner" and other pieces, drew
down great applause.
Mrs. c. Houston Ford, the Soprano, re-
ceiyed great applause for her performances,
which were rendered in charming manner.
She was accompanied by Kotzschmar on the
piano in portion of her singing. The lady
possesses a sweet voice, Of great compass, and
she knows how to manage it, 1t was a sue
cessful affair, and every one went away de-
lighted with all the performances.
The organ, of which we gave description
day or two since, is of beautiful tone, pow
erful, and the combinations are excellent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23
Various Items.

ALBANY, April %.
The Broadway, New York, Railroad bill
passed the Assembly tonight. 1t contains an
amendment repeating that portion of the char
ter OF the Harlem Railroad Co. allowing them
TO build railroad through Broadway.
The Sth n. Y. Regiment Volunteers for two
years will be mustered out of service to-mor-
row, and take steamer at Acquia Creek for
New York.
New YORK, April o.
The obsequies of the late. Lieut. Colonel
kimball this afternoon were imposing. The
list and Goth regiments of Militia and the LIST
Cavalry formed the military escort.
1t is stated that as soon as the bill which
passed the City Council last night is signed by
the Mayor, the Harlem Company will put 1000
men at work and have the Broadway Railway
completed in week. No injunction has been
issued against the operation of the bill this
afternoon.
l.. Ii. Howard, Clerk at Earl's Hotel. has
absconded with $4,000 belonging to a guest
of the house, and which was deposited in the
safe. The police are on his track
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23

MIscHIEvoUs SENsATIoN.-Yesterday the
evening papers were furnished by telegraph
with copy of an old order of Gen. Burnside,
dismissing certain of his subordinate officers
Gen. Hooker among the rest-which had been
exhumed from the grave of forgetfulness by
that Ghoul of the newspaper world-Bennett's
Herald. Those who did not observe the date
Of the order may have imagined that the
"army of the Potomac" was again without
head. The order bore date JAN 23d, and was
never approved by the President We saw men
ton made of it nearly two weeks ago, but it
was not deemed worthy of serious notice.
Bennett has dug it up, galvanized it, and sent
it forth at the moment when movement of
Rockers army was looked for, only to make a
sensation, and to crafty his innate love of
mischief We trust our readers will excuse
us for neglecting to lumber our columns with it.
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Stock Market.
NEW YORK, April %.

GEN. BOWS FINE.-It has been published
in the papers that New Orleans Count had
rendered Judgment against Gen. Neal Dow in
favor OF Bradish johnson, for upwards of one
thousand dollars, for taking certain sugars
and other property from the plantation of
the said Johnson-such property having been
taken by company of soldiers acting, as was
alledged, under an order from Gen. ID. A
private letter from gentleman in no way con-
nected with the implicated officer, says Gen.
Banks has annulled the Judgment, having
made short work of it. Gen. Dow, therefore,
stands indicated by the highest representa-
tive of military authority in his department,
and Mr. Johnson's claim for spoliation will
have TO be preferred against the Government
and not against its military servants.
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Excise Tax---InternaI RevenuC.

AsShSsoks OffiCk,LH t0Hccft0n district, M.
PORTLAND, April IL, 1ed3. (
SECrION 10 of the Excise Tax Act. psssed
- March 3. ls63, makes important changes In the
system of licenses 1t provides That the several
assessors shall on the first Monday of MAY next and
ON the first Monday of May in each succeeding YEAR
proceed through every part Of their respective dis
trcts, aud inquire after aud concerning all persons
being within the assessment districts where they re-
spectvely reside. and liable to license duty under the
provisions of this act of the which this 10
in addition, and assess such persons In said
required. And all licenses assessed shall continue
In force until the first day of May next succeeding
And all licenses granted after the first day of May In
any year shall expire on the rs day Of May follow
ing, and shall be issued upon the payment of rata
BILE proportion of the whole amount Of duty imposed
for such license and each license granted shall
be dated ON the first day of the month In which Il
issued Prorided That any person. firm, or eorpor-
alton thar on the frst day u Nay shall hold an
erpired license, shall Be assessed ratabie yropor-
fioR for the time betcee the expiration e the license
and ne frst day IF May eighteen hundred and SIXTY
four"
All persons firms and corporations liable to be as
ana all persons liable to paw tax on "Iacome'' by
the provisions of Section 80 of the Act OF July lat
1852, hereby notified that the Assistant Assessors
for the several divisions in this District will the
nrst day of May next, commence TO proceed through
their respective divisions for the purposes named In
said sections and for the purpose of assessing those
who. said first day OF May, may Gown, possess or
keep any carriage, yacht billiard table plato of
gold or silver as provided by Section u Of the Act
of July l. ls62.
should any OF the persons, firms or corporations
liable TO be assessed aforesaid be overlooked BY
the assistants in the performances of their duty such
are reminded that they none the less liable for
the penalties prescribed in said acts If they fail TO
make applications for license, or render the "lsts
required. NATI'L G. MARSHALL,
apis eod,my w2wA Assessor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23

aB Messrs. Bailey & Noyes have received
Godey's Lady's Book and Peterson's Ladies'
Magazine, both Of them rich numbers, with
splendid embellishments. They have, also, all
the standard periodicals published in this
country.
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Desirable House for Sale.

fINilE House 1876 Spring street. with stable aud gar
u den. next below the Merrill House, recently pur.
chased by Rev Mr.. Burgess and the same lately oc-
cupied and built by Merrick sawyer, ESQ In the
most substantial and thorough manner. for his own
use. IL contains 10 rooms, with modern conven-
fences, gas, furnace, heated by steam throughout.
cellar under the whole house. cemented good drains
10 the public sewer large brick eisern with good Ill
tering apparatus, well of excellent water good
wood shed. and large work ROOM or play-room for
children over the same connects the house with the
stable The stable i well finished aud large enough
Tor three horses and cow. The lot contains 9.012
square Feet In the garden few fruit trees
grape vines, &C.
The house was built by the day for cash. when Ia
Dor and material were at least 30 per cent lower
than at the present time. and the property now Of
Tered for less than the original cost Terms liberal
large part OF the purchase money can remain on
mortgage, If desired. For terms, &c, apply to
ape diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23

-BARNUM's EATING HOUSE has become
one of the fixtures of our city. fla stranger
happens in town for the day, aud does not
wish to stop at hotel, all he has got to do is
to call at BARNUM's, and he will find tables
bountifully supplied with the best the market
affords. See his advertisement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. David Hall died
rather suddenly yesterday, from disease of the
heart, as is supposed The deceased was an
eminent merchant, and formerly resided in
Alfred. He was one of the late firm of Hall
& Conant.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23
FROM vICKsBURG.
Particulars of the Running Of the Block
ade by the Gunboats.
Eleven Gunboats now Below vicksburg.

CINCINNATI, April %.
A special from Memphis to the Gazette gives
the following particulars of the passage of the
Vicksburg batteries.
Seven gunboats and one ram, the one taken
from the rebels, and three transports started
on Thursday last 10 run the blockade. All
went well until about two-thirds the way
down, when the hills back of Vicksburg were
lighted with large fires. The transport Forest
Queen at once returned. The Henry Clay
was compelled to stop. Several shots struck
her below the water line, and others passed
through her. All hands made for the fiat boat,
as the vessel was sinking. 1t is believed none
were lost. The pilot hoated down the river
8 miles on plank, and was picked up opposite
Warrenton. The Forest Queen was consid-
erably damaged, and had her steam drum shot
away.
At last accounts heavy firing was heard in
the vicinity of Warrenton, supposed to be the
gunboats Smelling the batteries at that point.
There are eleven gunboats below Vicksburg
now, including the 300-pounder under Farra-
gut
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23

sg-The Courier appeared last evening in
1t very neat appearance. 1t is now as large
as the Advertiser, but is a much handsomer
looking paper. We wish ii much success.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23
Sad Accident-Two Women and three Chill
dren Drowned.

NEW BEDFORD, April %
Two sisters, Mrs. Rowe and Mrs. Rogers.
and three children were drowned this after
noon while on a sailing excursion in the bay.
A child of one of the ladies fell overheard ac-
cidentally. A gentleman jumped in TO save it
when the whole party rushed to one side of the
boat, which capsized and all fell into the water.
Two ladies and gentleman were saved. The
bodies of Mrs. Rowe, Mrs. Rogers and one
child have been recovered
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23
From Port Royal-Decks of the Monitors to
be Iron Plated-Attempts to Raise the
Keokuk.

NEW YORK, April %.
Advices from Port Royal, per Ericsson, state
that the Monitors are having their decks iron
plated. A number of citizens from the army
are assisting the naval men in this duty.
Attempts have been made by the rebels in
Charleston TO raise the Keokuk, but with what
success is not stated.
The weather is getting uncomfortably warm,
but the health of the troops and navy continue
good,
large Anglo Confederate steamer is re-
ported to have run out Of Charleston on the
night of the 18th.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23

sB-No more postal currency is to be print
ed. About fifteen millions of the nineteen
issued are now in circulation.
sErThe Union League of Andover. Mass.
have invited Ex-President Pierce-who il
spending brief season in that town--to de-
liver an address before the Association. We
will wager next seasons apple that he will
find it convenient to-decline!
sB-The Lewiston Journal proposes to pub
fish an account of a sad case of the frailty of
the femeAines of tibet city. Wouldn't do any
such thing. If the angels fall drop curtain
in front of them, lest humanity be Influenced
to go down to keep them company. Frailty
is contagious; publicity increases rather than
cures it.
sy-Col Wilder's brigade of mounted in
fantry, now with Rosecrans' ARM, are well
armed with one Of the most novel and form-
dable weapons in the service. Instead of the
sabre, they carry Ratchet. They are so well
drilled that they can throw it distance of
fifty yards and not miss the mark.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23

DETENTION OF TRAIN.-The Grand Trunk
train got off the track at Island Pond yester-
day morning, which detained IL so that it did
not arrive here until about o'clock last eve
ming.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23
FOR SALE & TO LET.
House and Lot Of Land for saIc

1--WE House ON Sherbrook street. now occupied by
a > * Leavitt, containing thirteen finished rooms
gas throughout the house. abundance hard and soft
water. cemented cellar floor with other modern i'm
Provemehis There is good stable attached. The
Lot - about NIFTY feet front by eighty feet back Ev.
erything in and about the house In fine order A
very desirable piece of property for investment or
Also LOT OF LAND adjoining being on corner
or Sherbrook and Waterville streets ralisd oraf,d
and Jenced-a very eligible lot for dwelling bouse
Terms easy For particulars please call on S. r.
ap22 tmyl5 HENRY BAILEY 4 co. Auct'rs
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Successful Expedition to Celina.-Destruc-
ton of Stores, Boats, &c.

LOUISVILLE, April %.
The Mumfordsville expedition to Celna has
returned to Glasgow, having destroyed the
town OF Celina, 100000 pounds of bacon, 2OOO
bushels wheat, and over 100 barrels each of
whiskey and -four, aud considerable quantity
of sugar. tea. coffee, salt, and other stores, and
40 boats used by the rebels for transporting
supplies. The rebels admit loss of 90 killed.
Col Graham thinks their loss greater. The
Federal loss is one killed and one missing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23

Per steamship Persia. nj New York

Per steamship Persia, nj New York
LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFs MARkET-Th-
breadsiuffs market Friday tending down
ward. Flour duh and Cd lower. Wheat inactive
Corn easier.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARkET.-Beefde de-
cined p Sd. Pork quiet but steady Bacon irregu
lar. Butter very dull Lard tending downward
Tallow easier.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET - Ashes
steady Sugar frmer. Coffee firm. Rice buoyant
osin steady but quiet. Spirits Turpentine easier
Petroleum firm.
Latest via Queenstown
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, April ll-eye-
ning-Cotton quiet and unchanged; sales 1000 bales
including 1000 TO spectators and exporters,
Breadstufs heavy and tending downward
Provisions dull and declining Bacon active at low
rates.
Petroleum frmer sales of refined Mt Is Sd ais Sd
LONDON, April ii evening. Consols closed al
e2i a 92f for money.
Erie shares AZ q as; Illinois Central shares "A q 4s
discount & -
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Farm for Sal:

One of the best farms in North
AN-A Yarmouth. known as the Adams
nG ~ True Farm" containing about 100
~ acres. will be sold on the Both day of
s<.==@NApril. 1868, at auction. IL not preyi-
ousiy disposed of at private sale. Sale the prem
ises. apis I Th& Sewtd
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REMOVAL.

THE undersigned would respectfully inform his
Il friends and the public that he has removed from
No.-l13to No. $50 Middle ST. next
door above Messrs Emery and waferhonse, where
may be found a General Assortment of
Drugs, Medicines, Pnints, Oils,
DYE STUFFS, &C.,
atwholesale and Retail. The former patrons. and
the public generally. respectfully invited call
as above. SAMUEL ROLfE.
Portland, March Is, 1868. Tufh& Seow 8m40
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-04-23

Best collection Of Plants, not less than %, in
blossom .:....................ss $500
Best u specimen plants, In blossom, ......... 400
Best o specimen Plants, in blossom -. 3OO
Best single specimen in blossom. .,........... iO0
Best new specimen, worthy of note ........ 100
Best collection of Verbenas. ................ 2O0
Second best collection of verbenas ......... 100
Best six named varieties Fuschias .. 3O0
Best three named varieties Fuschias ..... 200
Bes. single variety fuschias. ...-....... 100
pes. correction felargoniums ........... .... 900
Secoud best collection Pearg 3niums ........ 200
pest fafor Bouquet ........,................. 400
Second best Parlor Bouquet. Announcement. 200
pest HAND bouquet ..........................2 200
Second best Hand Bouquet .............,... 100
Best display Cameas :. 90. 200
nest aisPiay rnks LOO
pest Basket wHd Flowers. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 200
necohd pest basket Wild Flowers. ...-........ 100
Best display Pansies not less than six varieties 200
pes. conecuon OF Heliotropes ................ LOO
Best display of Calceolaris. ................. 100
Toany other plant Of merit, gratuity at the dis
erection of the Committee.
Doors open at o'clock p. NJ
~ Admission Is cents Members and persons
wishing to become members, may obtain tickets of
the Treasurer, at Lowell & Senter's Per order
ap2l SB BECKETT Secretary
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az The WASHINGTON corresnondent az the

sy- The Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Tribune says the Republicans talk of
Hon. S. G. Fessenden, of Maine, and Mr.. Buff
fngton, of Massachusetts, for Clerk of the next
House of Representatives. 1t is generally
conceded to belong to the East. The Repub-
licans, it is now shown, win have clear ma
jority of the next House, and we hope Mr..
Fessenden may find sufficient favor with the
new members to secure his election. He is an
honorable and well qualified man, and his Sc
lection for that position would be deserved
compliment to our State.
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Real Estate for Sale.

30 The three storied brick House and Lot No.
I.ssm 70 81. Lawrence Street, within $50 feet Of
G.uk the contemplated Horse Railroad. The lot
Is ~ feet front and ll2 feet deep The house contains
ten well finished rooms several furnished with mar
Bile mantes,l large store rooms. closets with cased
drawers gas in all the principal rooms, heated by a
McGrcgor furnace. hot air carried TO second and
third stories, large brick cistern. aud well of pure
water" also small stable The location is one of
the most healthy In the city aud the view of ocean
country aud city said TO be in America
This property will be sold a bar gain il applied
for before the middle of May next III not then sold
IL will be let for term of years.
Also. four large house lots North and Walnut
Streets. substantially fenced. and have been cutivat
ed several years.
Enquire at IS Commercial Street.
Aprl2. diff WM. l.. SOUTHARD.
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For Sale or TO be Let.

- good House and Lot situated in West
.ssR8 brook, on the street leading from rnkey's
0Akk Bridge TO the Marine Hospital. Said house
contains eight well finished rooms, large attic excel
lot is AZ feet wide and 100 feet In length. Also
large stable attached.
Also for sale, adjoining corner lot 90 loo feet
which may be purchased with the house or separate
ly. as may be desired.
Enquire at rs Commercial Street
Aprl2 diff WIN. L. soUTHARD
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For SaIe.

n NERf convenient oneand-a-half story House.
"A No. III Atlantic streets well finished rooms
good water-with all the modern conyeniences; Gas
ailoyer the house. Also, lot connected 40 u 20 feet
. VI. q. DOW.
9 For terms apply to JOHN c. PROCTOR, Lime
street.
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For Sale.

<..> desirable, built House in the
LII: Brick Block on the corner of High and Deer
.&.sA- ing Street. Lot 81 y 10t feet For particu-
lars inquire of JOHN c. Proctor,
ap20tf Lime Street
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For Sale.

NO. 1E Spring Street. Lot IS X $780, with two
~ Houses in good repair. Also. lot on the cor.
ner OF Emery and Spruce streets, containing about
700 feet. For terms enquire of
1wa 'ohN T. RI h%e ok,
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FOR SALE.

49, HOUSE No. liz Cumberland Street be
M: tween Elm and Chestnut, now occupied BY
- Rev. w. r. Clark. Said house is in good re-
pair. is built of brick. and contains thirteen rooms
lighted with gas. Good cellar and furnace. Title
clear
ofFor particulars enquire of THOMAS r. JONES,
this city, or j. c. Proctor. Lime Street.
mchl4 diff
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Real Estate for Sale.

fINHE three-storied wooden Dwelling and Land
Il corner of Fore and Hancock Streets known az
the Dowproperty 1t will be sold low, If applied fol
will be sold at public auction on Monday May 4th,
at 12t O'Clock.
For particulars enquire of j. NJ KNIGHT or
ap21 tmy4 Il. NJ. PATTEN, Exchange Street.
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store for Sale,

fIVHE four-story brick Store in Free Street.-The
Il in the Free Street Block-next east Of rolfords
Enquire of III. T. MACHlN. Gait Block, or
ape isif Z. BARNES, SAT Middle Street
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A Pleasant House ON Spring Street
for Sale.
- A modern built three-story House on sprinr
LII, street. Lot 60 Il l23. For terms &C. call on
- JOHN G. PROCTOR.
meh23u Lime Street
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For Sale.

- A Two Story Wooden House, No. A Allan
III EDw. X. DRESSER.
mch25 dim l5& Fore Street