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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-09
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FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. Z.
The Richmond Wing Of the 9TH inst. con-
tains the following:
Charleston, :. g.. Nor. 4.-1he lombard
ment Of Sumter continues furiously. Il was
kept up all last night, and is sill going on this
forenoon.
President Dayi. has visited James Island.
Forts Pemberton aud Johnston, and all the
batteries along the line.
Charleston, Nor. 5.-There Is slow firing
to-day from the enemy's monitors and land
batteries, 81 shots having been fired in the
last twenty-four hours. No casualties on our
side.
Another iron-clad joined the feet to-day.
The lronsides siill remains quiet. Three
monitors are taking In ammunition to-day.
dttolfd, Ca, Noe. 4.-The Yankees main
tain possession Of Rsceoon Valley. having
been heavily reinforced. The Yankees shell
our forces necessarily.
The foods in the Tennessee have demol-
ished all the Yankee pontoons.
The Yankee advance has reached Florence
We occupy Loudon, which places us within
% miles OF Knoxville, behind the defences of
the enemy.
The enemy is raiding the country near
Huntsville and committing great depredations.
Their raids are more disastrous than any of
their preceding ones in Madison and Hunts
vile counties.
Bragg has it in his power TO muzze the tel
egraph, but cannot muzzle the mails.
The enemy have gained an important adj
vantage within the last jorty-eieht hours.
which, unless they are counteracted, will
place the question Of subsisling his army in
Chattanooga beyond all doubt.
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New YORK, Nov. 3.
The following is a copy Of another letter
from the Jefferson Davis correspondence.
CONFIDENTIAL.
Stentdads, near Edgefeld, June 1G, 1851
My Dear Colonel: - The looker-on can some
times see more than the gamester. Such be-
ing your situation ut this time, in reference to
our affairs in South Carolina hope | may
appeal TO you for council and suggestions, for
people are very much in earnest, but there is
fear of disunion and intestine contest.
An issue has been made before the people.
making it imperative on our convention TO
put South Carolina on trial of separate seces-
sion. How will such move affect the party
of true men in your State? viii it help you,
or will 1t impair the strength or interfere with
the onward movements of the States rights
parties in other States? | believe that this
State could be induced to make any sacrifice
for the common cause of those who contend
that the general government is a Coniederacy
and not a consolidated government. If it is
the latter character, then the Southern States
are doomed to degraded subordination
They can hold their rights by no other tenure
than suflerance. Should South Carolina move
alone without the assurance from her neigh
bors OF operation, she will, fear, make
vain sacrifice.
Give me your opinion conldentially as to
the course she should pursue, so far as it
may affect the interest of other Southern
States. Do write freely.
Believe me. yours with the highest respect.
tSigned) A. j. BUTLER.
Col. JEFFERSON DAVIS, Mississippi.
L. ). l write TO you at Jackson snpposing
a letter will reach you from that place as soon
as from any other.
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Z.
The steamer Salyor arrived here to-day
from Morris Island, S. c., and brings good
news. She reports that she lay off Morris Is
land Monday night, the I'd inst, and lett on
that night for Hilton Head
On Saturday and Sunday a terrific bonn
bardment was kept mp on Sumter by three of
the monitors and Forts Gregg and Wagner
On Monday forenoon, while the Salvor lay
off Hilton Head, Capt. O'Neill, OF the Invalid
Corps, came on board and reported that news
had been received through the military atl-
thorlties there that Sumter was in our posses
sion and occupied by the l44th Pa regiment,
the fort having been carried by assault. It's
also stated that the T. 5. steamer Fulton had
been ordered to lay oil Hilton Head for TWEEN
ty-iour hours TO convey the news to New York.
The news was conveyed to Hilton Head by
the U. S. steamer Golden Gate on Monday.
Second DispGtch.-Capt. Watt, of the Sal
vor. reports that Fort Sumter had surrendered
to the L. S. forces and that the old FLAG waves
over the ruins of the fort. After the sur
render it was taken possession of by the Hath
Pa. volunteers,
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NEW loI;l., Nov. :.
\ letter TO the Herald from General Banks
fleet, dated Oct 18th, says that all the vessels
crossed the Bar that morning and were steam
ing out to sea. The fleet comprises some 20
vessels, accompanied by the gunboats Owasco,
Virginia and Monongahela.
Gen. Ord is seriously sick.
The following important general order was
read to the troops OF Maj Gen. Danas com
mand on their elnbarking on the transports:
Soldiers of Pea Ridge, of Prairie Grove
aud OF Ficksburg, your record which is already
written is not more glorious than the one
which you have now to make. You are en-
barking on an expedition as delicate as it is
arduous, and replete with those adventures
which make up the very romance Of a soldiers
life; and on account of its delicacy it is of
critical Importance that the severest discipline
be enforced and the greatest order and quiet
ness constantly prevail. The peaceable nhab
itants OF the country shall not be molested,
neither shall the marauder, the piager, nor
the robber be suffered to live among American
soldiers. 1t is directed that every man strag-
Cling from his company and in the act Of pill
Laying be instantly shot. The Major General
commanding relies on the intelligence and I'M
thing attention of the officers to preserve ex-
act discipline and to secure every soldierly
comfort for their men, and to the tried and
noble qualities of the rank and file, by quiet
and unquestionins obedience to orders 10 sur
mount all obstacles and conquer every adyer-
sary.
The people where we go shall feel that we
are their friends and he encouraged to fall in
under the battle tattered colors and fight the
fight of freedom, and the troops of any nation
we may meet shall burst into shout of admi-
ration, when they shall see the citizen soldiers
OF armed America going in to repossess and
occupy their own and TO tread out the dregs
of rebellion. My Western comrads, this time
not only will our own homes and States, and
our beloved country, which we freely bleed
for, look on with cheering interest and anxiety,
but the whole world shall see and be satisfied
l congratulate you that we have it all TO our
selves. Let us do or die"
U. j. T. DANA, Maj. Gen. Com'dg.
WM. HYDE CLARKE, Act'g Adjt Gen.
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WASHINGTON \

WASHINGTON. Nov. ..
II was reported in the army Of the Potomac
this morning that the enemy were crossing the
Rapidan in haste, probably with the view Of
occupying Fredericksburg in force and appar-
emily anticipating movement OF the fortes of
Gen. Meade toward that point
Gen. Meade has changed his headquarters.
1t Is not thought that the public interest re-
quires any further payment At presenter gold
on Interest bearing certificates Of indebt-
edness before maturity, and the Secretary Of
OF the Treasury has accordingly directed the
diseontinuance OF such payments. excepting
certificates already presented or now in tran
SIT TO the Department.
The Secretary Of State authorizes the graft
lying announcement that the French Govern
ment, upon the rcmonstranee of Minister
Dayton, promptly and most honorably arrested
six iron rams which were building at Nantz
and Bordeaux
The Sunday Chronicle announces fact of
much interest in this city and neghborhood,
viz: That the Secretary of War has dscon-
tlnued the office of Provost Marshal of the
War Department, but the late incumbent, Col
Baker, will remail in Washington for the
present.
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MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.
Supreme Judicial Court.
RICE, j., PRESIDING.

RICE, j., PRESIDING.
SATURDAY.-In the case of Dyer, appe.-
liant, VS.. Shattuck, the jury returned verdict
for plaintiff for Sl562
The first jury was then discharged from any
further attendance.
No. 977.-Amerett L. Farr, libellant, VS..
David NJ. Farr.
Libel for divorce. Divorce decreed. Nc
Cobb & Kingsbury for libelant. No appear
ance for libellee.
No. l0l2.-Maria Chase, libella.t, VS.. Thorn
as S. Chase. Libel for divorce. Divorce de-
creed and custody of minor children awarded
to the mother. J. Morgan for libellant. No
appearance for libellee.
No. 535.-Augustus Robinson VS.. John c.
Schwartz. Replevin of piano-forte. De-
PENDANT claimed that it was his by purchase.
Judge Rice ordered judgment to be entered
for plaintiff
II. p. Deane. w. Il. Chadbourn.
No. 99l.-Joseph G.. Fits, libellant, VS..
Mary f. Fits.
Libel for divorce. Divorce decreed and
custody of minor children awarded to father.
Fessenden & Butler for libellant. No ap-
pearance for libelee.
Court adjourned to O'Clock Tuesday morn
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NEW DIRK, Nov. Z.
The steamer Pizzaro arrived at Havana on
Sunday, LIST inst, having left San Domingo
city on the 18th ult. She landed several
wounded and sick at Santiago de Cuba on the
2Sth, but brought twenty-five prisoners.
Among them were several old Spainards half
starved and shoeless.
There seems TO be no likelihood of the re-
bellion being put down.
More troops are being sent from this island.
The mail steamer Isle de Cuba was charter
ed, and yesterday left with 800 soldiers. and
another steamer has been sent with mules and
provisions.
The nephew OF the Captain General has
been killed, and Gen. Gandara is reported to
be wounded.
Gen. Santa Anna, it is reported, had battle
which lasted an hour and a hall, and the result
OF which was one cannon and several prison.
ers captured from the rebels.
There seems to be some doubt and mystery
in regard TO Santa Anna, aud some say posi-
lively he has been killed.
On the 2ith ult Gen. Foray arrived here
and was received with honors, and on Friday
left for New York.
We have had no blockade running lately ex-
cept some small lots from Matamoras.
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GorTscHALK AT MECHANICS HALI.-By
an advertisement in our columns il will be
seen that Mr.. j.. NJ. Gottschalk, the prince of
pianists, will give positively, only one grand
concert on Friday evening, Nov. 18th. We
are assured that those in our midst, who are
lovers Of good music and who appreciate true
excellence In this divine art, will be he delight
ed at the announcement that the concert will
take place at the beautiful Mechanics Hall,
where the full power of the piano, the elastic
and delicate touch of the master, the brilliancy
Of his execution and the wonders of his man
ipulative Skill can be heard and seen TO better
advantage there than in our large new City
Hall. On this occasion Mr.. Gottschalk win
introduce to us again, the celebrated Prima Don
ma, Mile. Angelina Cordier, the best concert
singer now in this country; our people will
remember how delightful she sang last Spring
at City Hall. Signor Carlo Patti, brother of
Adelina and Carlotta Patti, young and tai
ented violinist, will make his first appearance
In Portland. Mr. Behrens will play duettos
with Mr.. Gottschalk. We need not urge our
music loving citizens TO such musical event,
but we learn by our exchanges that Mr.. Colts
chalk, since his new series of concerts COM
menced this season in New York. Philadelphia
and everywhere, has met with unbounded sue
cess. The houses have been crowded to excess,
and the audience raised to higher and higher
pitch of enthusiasm.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7.
Co,ton-aeiye. a &c better, at Sec for middIing
uplands.
Flour-State and Western dull and common grades
heavy and close shade easier; Superfine State 81
a. I5 Extra do 10 q 20; choice do q 25 dS & "a.
Round Hoop Ohio 20 y S5 choice do 40 "a 2 25;
Snpernne Western . 10 a ) 50; Common to good
extra Western 10 @ 40; Southern unchanged;
mixed to good 10 q 20; Fancy and Extra q a,
10 40; Canada heavy for common grades: common
extra Col a y 3D. extra good to choice 6 So "a, Is
Wheat-dull, heavy and | a &c lower: CHICAGO
spring 81 g 40; Milwaukee Club IS a. 40: am.
Der Milwaukee II a A. the latter price for nrime
IN store; Winter Red Western As az 50 and AZ
Tor old Amber Michigan 50 a Is the latter prize
Tor prime III stores while Michigan is at 81 for
prime. 80
Corn-lc better and in moderate demand chiefly
speculative; mixed Western shipping % I. los h
store anu Us aHoat; common yellow Western lOsi
nats-iirner at - So for Canada aud 50 a. N Tor
Western and State. ~ y - ''i
Beef-quiet; Country Mess 90 "a 90: primo 2 ~
g %; kepacSed Chicago l000 e II 90; Frme Mos
"a 90 a III % for new. "' '''S
Pork-less active and wiihon. material cbs,oe.
mess 10 70 e 10 50 Tor old Il 50 a Il s,l for new.
100. f Ns ~ u" y
Sugars-steadyi Porto Rico 49,: Muscoyado I2l az
~ Havana 1871 by auction; New Orleans i2i Is
lsl. -!
Cofee-frm Rio %.
MolaSses steady; New Orleans GA "a
Wool--quiet and steady
Freights to Liverpool dull and nominal.
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The Late -ittack on Pine Blur. Ark.

). LOUIS, NOV. 4.
Gen. Milbridge, of New York, has Just ar
rived from an extended tour in Southeast Mis-
sour, and reports that a part of the State is
iree from organized bodies OF rebels, but BUSH
wacSers continue to commit depredations.
Inc Democrats Little Rock correspondent
SNes ,ne particulars OF the recent fight at
Pine Bluff, Ark. The attack WAS made on the
18th ult,, by 1900 cavalry, under Marmaduke
and Goblet.
The garrison consisted of about 700 infantry
under Col. Clayton. They were fortified in
the Court house, surrounded by barricaded
streets.
The rebels approached from three directions
but after repeated charges, during which CLAY,
tons artillery played havoc in their ranks
were repulsed and driven from the town, leay-
ing 800 killed and wounded in our hands
Our loss was II killed and 50 wounded.
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NEW YORK, Nov. :.
A letter from Fort Scott to the Times, dated
Oct. 20, says:
Gen. Blunt leaves on the Goth for Indian
Territory to turn over his command to Gen.
Mcneil. The absence of Gen. Blunt has
caused rebel Gen. Cooper to concentrate his
forces. He is threatening the brigade on the
line of the Arkansas.
Gen. Mcneil is pursuing Shelby.
Gen. Blunt has made demand of rebel
General Cooper for the surrender of Guam
treii and his men, as murderers and assassins,
aud If he refuses, Blunt notifies him that all
soldiers of Quantrells command shall be shot
at sight.
Our entire force is about 5000. The rebels
also have nearly that number,
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FESTIVAL THIS EvENING.-The 10th An
niyersary Festival of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association will be held this evening at
Lancaster Hall. A fruit supper will be pro-
vided for the occasion, and addresses will he
made by the clergy OF our city and Others,
among whom are Rev. DIR. Patterson of Chi
cago and George II. Stuart. Esq, of Philadel-
pha, who so interested the large audience at
City Hall last evening There will also be
music by choir selected for this purpose.
An agreeable and interesting time may be an
ticipated. Tickets can be obtained at the
bookstores of ii. Packard and Messrs Bailey
d Noyes, or Of either of the Committee of Ar
Engagements.
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More Iie,ins Of Rebel Crse,,y.

NEw YORK, Nov. Z.
The Post says Baltimore correspondent,
writing under date OF the 9th inst, states that
friend, who left Annapolis yesterday. says
that up to the hour Of his departure Is out Of
the Isl Union prisoners recently brought
there had died, and - TO 20 more to all APP
pearaEces, were in dying condition. The
physicians say they were starved 20 death.
There is much rejoicing here in consequence
Of the Union triumph in our State and city
yesterday.
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CINCINNATI, Nov. Z.
A Knoxville dispatch to the Commercial,
says that rebel regiment crossed the Little
Tennessee river on Monday, and were driven
back by Col. Adams, of the LIST Kentucky.
with loss Of 30 killed and wounded and 40
captured, including four officers
Arkansas advices represent that Arkade-
pha recently Prices Headquarters, is in pos
session Of Gen. Steele. Over 100 volunteers
from Yell County, Ark, have reported to Gen.
Steele for duty.
Two infantry regiments are being raised at
Baitesville.
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CINCINNATI, Nov. s.
The grand jury have found true bills of in
dctment against the parties charged with con-
spiracy. The case came up in the U. s. Court
yesterday, but at tie request Of the counsel
for the prisoners, it was postponed until the
18th inst.
The Indictment charges them with treason
in endeayoring TO release John Morgan and
his officers from the penitentiary and the
prisoners from the barracks in this city, aud
with conspiring TO capture the United States
steamer Michigan ON Lake Erie
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Row.-There was a little row at the foot Of
ce1tre street Saturday evening, occasioned
by rather vehement debate between certain
denizens Of that locality, which eyeniuaied in
rather striking arguments. Police officer
Dolly, In attempting TO bring the debate TO a
NAL conclusion, was met with rather a solid
argument, ia the shape Of big stone on the
head. Thinking this rather out OF Older, he
arrested one man aud took him 70 the lookup.
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City Affairs.

An adjourned meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen was held Saturday evening.
An order was passed that the City Marshal,
Deputy Marshals and the several Policemen
be and they are hereby required to pay to the
City Treasurer all monies heretofore received,
or that may hereafter be received by them, or
either Of them, for arresting deserters-and
that such amount as shall be considered just
and reasonable shall be allowed to the Police
men for such service as the Mayor and Alder
men may determine.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 4.
Gen. Hatch has driven Gen. Chalmers across
the Taiahatchic river Furnishing the lattcr's
forces severely.
Gen. Richardson, with force of rebels re-
ported at from 1900 TO 1000 strong, this morn
ing secuted the Memphis & Charleston railroad
six miles east OF Salisbury, tearing up the
track, burning the trestle work and destroying
the telegraph. No further particulars have
been received Of his movements.
Gen. Lees rebel force has gone towards
Decatur.
The rebels under l;oddy and Forrest are re-
ported to be near Iuka.
The Memphis Bulletin OF the 9TH inst says
Stevens and Bell with force of 800 rebels,
are conscrpting and robbing in Shelby, Fay
cite and Upton counties. That part of the
country is represented to be in dreadful con-
dition. The crops are destroyed and the peo-
pie are dependent on what they get through
our lines for support.
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New YORK, Nov s.
The steamer Locust Point, from New Or
leans Oct. 10Th, arrived here this forenoon. A
letter TO the Associated Press, dated New Or
leans, Goth ult., 4 Z. NJ, says:
The 10Th and 18th army corps are yet in the
vicinity of Vermillionvile, or between there
and Opelousas, and probably will remain hold
ing the country already in our possession un-
til something is heard from the expedition
which lately sailed from here.
There has been no fighting. Unfounded ru-
mors prevail of attacks at different points of
our lines on Bayou Teche.
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NEW DIRK, Nov. =.
The IIerald's army Potomac dispatch, dated
yesterday, says:-The 18th Illinois cavalry
has gone home to recruit. and it is rumored
that the Maine cavalry will also go home for
the same purpose.
A rebel rendezvous has been discovered at
the house OF one Petit. Nine guerrilas were
captured there.
The railroad between Warrenton junction
and Bealton Station is nearly completed.
The weather is magnificent, and the troops
are ready to perform their duty.
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BALTIMORE, Nov. s.
The whole Of the State has been heard from
except Calvert and Montgomery countless
Goldsborough's majority is 26,6G2. The conn
ties TO be heard from may reduce it 1000
Cresswells majority over Cristeld. in the lst
District, is l12l. Harris is elected in the 9Th
District by nearly 2O00 majority over Holland
The combined vote Of Calvert and Holland
would have beaten him.
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From Norris Isiand-Capture of a blockade
Runner.

From Norris Isiand-Copture Of a BLOCKADE
Runner.
NEW YORK, Nov. s.
The steamer Fulton, from Port Royal the
4th inst, has arrived.
The bombardment of Fort Sumter was pro-
crossing, the rebels being still in possession of
what remains OF it.
On the 9TH inst. the Fulton gave chase and
fired eighteen times into the rebel steamer
Margaret & Jessie. and captured her and
towed her to New York. The prize is an iron
Clyde built steamer of 500 tons. very fast, and
has a valuable cargo OF silks. wines, dry
goods, &C., from Nassau for Wilmington She
has 100 men on board and passengers, who
Were taken prisoners.
New YORK. Nov.S
Steamer Thorn, from Stone Inlet 4th inst,
arrived here at ) o'clock this evening. She
report that there was heavy firing from Morris
Island and two monitors directed towards Fort
Sumter on the 4th inst.
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For sake nj n Bargain.

49,. That splendid. modern. built, thrce-story
HI: House No. 4S6 Congress street, now occupied
2ssst by Jefferson Coolidge, ESQ, containing IL
finished rooms. A good stable is connected with
the house Hard and soil water in abundance. If
not sold previous to the 25th inst viii be sold at
auction 49,
For pzrt iculars enquire OF J. NJ. KNIGHT. 49,
State street, or KNIGHT FROST, No. Lime
street. -,
Portlassa, Nov. 6, 1858. dSw-
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CAurIoN.-The practice OF children in plac-
leg stones on the track of the horse railroad
had better be abandoned now, as it has become
nuisance, ard itmay be necessary,i if a stop is
not put to it, TO bring some of the lads before
The Municipal Court. So boys, take warning in
time.
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House nj Auction,

WE shall sell at public auction on Thursday. Nov.
w 18th, at 3 O'Clock +. NJ. House No 10 st aw-
renee street. II is a two-story wooden house with
basement. twenty finished rooms. and fine closets.
House finished throughout. There is n two-story
wood house. IS SO feet. fine eistern In cellar ana
abundance filtered water. Lot COX 80 feet. siira-
tion pleasant. neighborhood good. prospect fine.
Sale positive, title clear, terms satisfactory.
For particulars enquire of
HENRY BAILEY & Co., Auctioneers.
move dtds
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CAIRO, Nov. 3.
The rebel officers recently captured In Ala
bama, arrived here few days since They
were allowed the limits Of the city on their
parole Of honor, and on Friday night they
were caught attempting To cross the river in
to Kentucky In skiH. They were brought
back 90 the city and placed in irons. To-day
they were sent TO Columbus. where they will
be tried for violating their parole.
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CAIRO, Nov. Z.
Guerrillas entered Blandyille. Ky. twelve
miles from this city yesterday, and captured a
courier with small mail
New Orleans papers of the 29th ult., state
that cotton Is arriving In considerable quaint
ties.
The sugar crop is light, owing to the search
ty of labor and fuel