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The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16

RUNAWAY AND SMASH UP.-A horse at
tached to double gig was quietly standing
hitched yesterday afternoon in front of the
store of Messrs. Dyer, when two Irish boys
came along and deliberately put their clappers
up into the horses face and frightened him by
their noise and motions, he started at once,
broke the halter and run into hack, by which
the gig was overturned and the horse disen-
gagged, he then run in most furious manner
down Middle street on to the sidewalk, strik-
ing young girl and knocking her down. She
was carried into the apothecary shop of Mr..
N. G.. Nichols, corner of Franklin street,
where she soon was enabled TO return home
to one Of the islands. She was saved from
instant death by seeming miracle. Another
little girl was got out of the way while cross
ing Exchange street by Mr.. j. M. Todd. The
police ought to arrest those boys for malicious
mischief
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16

Army Of the Potomac.
WASHINGTON, May 15
Advices from General Grant of the Sth have
the appearance Of affairs in his vicinity, and
states that Port Hudson is undoubtedly evac-
uated, except by small garrison and their
heavy artillery.
The Cairo dispatch of the 18th, and the
Jackson, Miss. Rebel dispatch of the 9th we're
positively untrue; the former having repre-
senting that Gen. Grant had beaten Bowens,
rebel army on the 9th, and the latter that
Bowens had repulsed Grant on the 4th.
Judge Z. III. Ruggles of New York has been
appointed Consul at Kingston, Jamaica.
Provost Marshal General Fry has issued
notice, that Provost Marshals and members of
the Board of Enrolment will be considered as
declining their appointments, unless they i'm
mediately notify him of their acceptance and
readiness to enter at once upon their duties !;
the acceptance to be forwarded by telegraph
whenever practicable.
The U. 5. steamer Chocura reports the seiz-
ure, on the 4th inst, of the sloop Express. from
Nassau. n. p, bound to Wilmington, N. c.,
with cargo OF salt. She had no flag, clear
ance register, manifest or sea letters. She was
owned in South Carolina.
The only information from the Army of the
Potomac is that all is quiet, and that General
Hooker has returned from his visit to WASH
ington.
A delegation from the Philadelphia Union
League had an interview with the President
to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
From the West.

CAIRO. May IA.
Our troops all the way from Memphis TO
Young's Point are moving to reinforce Gen.
Grant.
Judge Kellogg who left Gen. Grants head
quarters on Thursday last, says the report Of
a fight at Clinton is untrue.
The Jackson Mississippan says General
Bowen's loss at Bayou Pierre was about
1000.
The Vicksburg correspondent of the Sd
takes gloomy view of matters. He says
General Grants movements deceived both
the people and the military there.
Gen. Bragg was at Atlanta, Ca, on the I'd
inst.
A dispatch from Richmond says the railroad
connection has been established between Rich
mond and Fredericksburg.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
New YOrk Market.
NEW YORK, May Is.

NEW YORK. May Is.
Cotton-heavy and irregular; sales 100 bales at IS
a 60c for middng uplands.
Flour-State and Western heavy and 10 a l5c low
err Super State 90 q IS; Extra do s - a s IS;
choice do 40 a $50; Round Hoop Ohio 8 80 a 8 IS;
choice do 50 q 80; Super Western IS q 5 IS;
common to good Extra do . % a 80; Southern 10c
lower: Mixed TO good 50 q IS; Fancy and Extra
20 a IS; Canada l0c lower: common extra 30 az
60: extra good to choice IS a 25.
wheat-cosed very heavy and a &c lowers Chi
cago spring "a a A; Milwaukee, Tub 3S a A.:
Amber Iowa as a so; Winter Red Western 45
a 81; Amber Michigan 81 q So; White State
IT'S.
Corn-closed ! a &c lower; Mixed Western sound
so a SO; do uHsouBd "a a so.
OATS q 5, lower; Jersey 20 q q; Northern aud
Western ~ a. 20.
Beef-more active but unchanged.
Pork-opened dull and closed rather more steady.
Sugar-dull and weak; New Orleans 81 a 10; Mus
covato 81 a l0t; Havana l04
Coffee-duli; Java 81
Molasses-guet New Orleans tart o.
Freghts TO Liverpool-more active and frmer;
flour q D Sd; grain sid9d in bulk and ships bags
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
Execution of peserters.

SANDUSKY, May 10.
Two prisoners, T. p. MeGraw and William
Corbins sentenced to suffer death by court
martial at Cincinnati, were executed on John
sons Island, near Sandusky at 40 this p. NJ.
They were both killed at the first fire and
died without struggle. Their bodies were
delivered to their friends from Kentucky, by
order of Gen. Burnsides.
Five prisoners who have been sentenced to
death, and are ordered to be executed on the
10Th inst, arrived here this evening.
NASHVILLE, May Is.
Private j. Mick, of the 10th Michigan In
fantry, was shot at noon to-day for desertion.
The river is falling. There is five feet of
water ON the shoals.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
BY TELEGRAPH
Washington Items.

NEW YORK, May Is.
Maj. Gen. Hooker was in this city to-day on
official business.
Gen. Darlington, U. S. Attorney for the
District of Columbia, Is rapidly maturing pro-
ceedings against the property of all persons
who have lett their houses and joined the So
called Southern Coniederacy. He expects to
have nearly all completed by the first Monday
IN June next, the return day fixed by order of
the court. He is acting under the orders of
the Attorney General OF the United States, is
sued several months ago. There has been no
unnecessary delay. Much difficulty exists in
obtaining proof on which TO base legal pro-
ceedngs.
The army has been paid mainly to the first
of March last Some of the paymasters were
paying off troops during the time that Genaral
Hooker was on the south side of the Kappa
hammock, and during the progress Of the bat
tie. The paymasters had TO gather up their
funds for safer positions.
At the presentation of the complimentary
resolutions from the Washington City Coun-
Gil, yesterday, to Gen. Mcclellan, he declared
that the rumor of his resignation was false.
Special dispatches from Washington state
that by an order from the War department, all
officers and privates delivered at City Point to
May 9th, all officers released on parole to
April list, and all enlisted men captured In
North Carolina and Virginia and released on
parole to March lst are declared exchanged.
They will without delay return to the armies
to which they belong.
The President tonight received from the
headquarters of the Army of the Potomac, an
original letter of Jefferson Davis, addressed to
one of his Colonies, in which he speaks des-
pondingly of affairs in the southwest aud on
the Rappahannock. The letter was fonnd in a
rebel camp at Fredericksburg, and is dated
May I'd.
A Missourian influence, headed by Senator
Henderson, has procured the relief of General
Curtis from his command, and the appointment
of Gen. Schoield in his place.
A large party of the leading men of the IN
ion League of Philadelphia, headed by Martin
McMichael and Mayor Gilpn, arrived here to-
day. 1t is supposed that steps are to be initi-
ated whereby home forces shall be organized
under Government auspices, to suppress dis
loyal demonstrations and organizations in the
North. Philadelphia has already moved in
this matter. --oL
Among the prisoners recently sent South to
be exchanged, were Mrs. Mitchell and her
daughter, arrested by Gen. Rosecrans for aid
ing and assisting the escape of rebel prisoners
in this department, and Miss Ford, who was
concerned in the abduction Of Gen. Stoughton
and others by Mosely's guerrilla band.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
From the Experimentation. Barksdale in
Command of the Rebel Forces.

NEW YORK, May Is.
Gen. Lees headquarters are in Fredericks-
burg. Gen. Barksdale, of Mississippi, is in
command there. The rebels are remarkably
well clothed this spring. An officer of Banks
dale's staff informed one of our surgeons that
a steamer loaded with clothing had lately ar
rived at southern port. and 10000 suits had
been distributed amongst the army of Vir-
ginia.
A command will Immediately be given to
Col. Fitzpatrick.
Commanders of regiments whose terms of
service have expired, expressed the opinion
that moreNt than half the men will re-enlist. In
several instances before leaving the field whole
companies have enrolled their names for re-
enlistment, to be mustered in in thirty days af-
ter being discharged.
A few days ago number Of slaves belong
ing to John Minor Bolts came within our lines
at Union Mills Mr.. Bolts requested the COM
mander of the fort to return them to him, as
he was loyal man. The commander imme-
diately telegraphed to Gen. Heintzelmap to
know what course to pursue. Col. Lathrop,
of the Generals staff, replied that they were
free the moment they entered our lines, and
could not be remanded to slavery.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16

BOARD OF ENRoLLMEST.-The following
gentlemen constitute the board of enrolment
under the conscription act for the LIST Congress-
ional District.
Capt. Chas. II. Doughty Gray, Provost Mar
shal; Capt. E. S. Morris, Newfield, Commits
sioner and DIR. Theodore ii. Jewett, South
Berwick, Surgeon.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, May Is.
San Joaquin county has voted to subscribe
quarter of million dollars to the stock of
the Pacific Railroad.
Over S20O0O0 worth of goods, mostly from
the East Indies, were sold at auction to-day
Among the lots were cargo of coffee, sugar,
rice and spices, per ship Migrator from Ba-
tavia, which barely realized cost Teas sold
low. Twenty-Five hogsheads prime New Or
leans sugar sold at l1c and considerable guam
titles of tobacco at IS a S5c.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16

sB- The Union says that five sheep and
two lambs were killed by bear at East Ma
chias, night of May I'd. The sheep were
owned by David Seavey. They were in
pasture near the house. This is beginning
operations quite early in the season. The bear
was afterwards killed.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16

SUPPLIES FOR OUR WoUNDED-All our
citizens who desire to contribute wines, jeliies,
clothing or money for the use of our sick and
wounded defenders TO be distributed to them
by Mrs. Eaton and Mrs. Fogg, can leave the
same with Mrs. w. p. Preble 397 Congress,
Miss Harriet Fox 40 Danforth, or Miss. Nellie
Bacon, 70 Park street.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16

THE FRANKLIN WHARF company is i'm
proving its property by fllingin solid between
the spiles with soil, from Commercial st. about
halfway down the wharf The corporation now
have frontage Of about 800 feet. They con-
template the erection OF brick block of stores
on the wharf, at time not far distant.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16

CAPT. DIcKs.-Our contemporaries were in
error in stating that Capt. Dicks, of this city,
was Lieut.. commander in the United States
Navy at the time of his capture. He was ex-
ecutive officer, on board the gun boat Isaac p.
Smith, being second in command.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16

FITTING UP.-A neat little steamer to be
called the Kangaroo is lying at Franklin wharf,
receiving her machinery from the Portland
company and being otherwise fitted up. She
was built at Bath by j. p. Morse, Esq, and
Capt b. w. Morse, who is To command her. She
is torun on the Kennebec as a tug and excursion
boat She is 236 tons burden, 126 #. long and
81 #. wide, and built of the best white oak,
double timbered
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
The Case of Vallandigham.

CINCINNATI, May To.
Judge Leavitt renders in the Vallandigham
habeas corpus case tomorrow. 1t is under
stood that Gen. Burnside will announce the
disposition TO be made of Vallandigham as
soon as Judge Leavitt's decision is made
known.
The report that Gen. Burnside was at
Washington yesterday consulting with the
President, is untrue.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
Stock Market.

q The depot at Terre Haute, Indiana,
was struck by lightning on the 18th ult. The
agent of the road, Mr.. Charles Cochran, who
was deaf in one ear, was knocked from his
seat and rendered for few moments insensi-
bic. When he recovered he found his hearing
restored.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
Consumption,

n every instance when in the acute stages or where
the lungs are not fully involved.
The most obstinate cases Of nervous sick Head
ache, Neuralgia in the head face and extremites,
with acute Rheumatism, are instantly relieved. and
with chronic rheumatism are permanently cured In
a few applications.
rT-fo the Ladies DR. ID. especially calls who are
sufferers with Dropsy Debility ,Luchorrhe or hitesl
Inflammation and Falling Of the Womb, Assesses
Tumors and Cancers Of the Womb, and will guaran-
tee a permanent in every case
For Suppressions, Irregularities, painful Menstrus-
tions Neuralgia of the Womb, with all their eutaii
ing ills there is agent in the world efficient in
curing Electricity In many serious obssruc
tons can be broken up in few moments, and In ev-
cry case 1t destroys the tendency TO relapse. To all
those desiring perfect health and the services Of the
Oldest Medical Electrician in the United States we
most respectfully invite to call. rendering to all
positive assurance of q full recovery of health.
L. >. DIR. ID. first introduced Electricity for ex-
tracing teeth without pain. TO those having decay
cd teeth or stumps. desiring their teeth out for
setting. we extend polite invitation. During the
operation the person experiences pleasing and in
vigorating sensation.
n. b. For extracting Minerals and Humors from
the system, we the electro chemical Baths.
Patients from out of town viii be accommodated
with board.
Once hours from 8 to Il ~ to 8; and to in the
evening. Consultation Free. mch24 sedan
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
Erie Canal stevedores strike-Fire.
From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE. Nav IA.
Several flags Of Truce boats are due from
City Point, but none had arrived up to
O'Clock this p NJ
The 3D. New York vols still continues its
organization, although the term of more than
half its members have expired. 1t still has
more than 20, men on duty, and its officers
deserve great credit for their energy in re-
organizing and recruiting the regiment from
its old members.
All is quiet at Suffolk
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
Activity of the Federal Army in the South
erp Department.

FORTRESS MONROE, May Is.
Richmond papers of the 18th coutain a
Charleston dispatch of the 18th, stating that
the Federals are unusually active, and have
built formidable batteries on Folly Island, bear
ing on the southern extremity of Morris
Island.
Several Yankee regiments are terrifying
Seabrook Island.
Five iron-clads and number of transports
are at North Edisto. ~
Several steamers have arrived from Nassau
and several steamers that are due are missing
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
Accident to Gen. Mcneil.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, May Is.
Gen. Mcneil was wounded in the hip this
morning by the accidental discharge OF the
pistol of one of his aides. His wound is not
serious, but it will prevent his taking the field
for several weeks.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
Various Items.

NEW YORK, May Is.
Gen. Burnside was in Washington yesterday
consulting with the President and Secretary
of War.
Prize schooner Brilliant captured by the
gunboat Daylight Off Wilmington, n. c., arriv-
ed at Philadelphia yesterday.
A Fortress Monroe letter of the 18th inst,
reports on authority of deserters, that the reb-
els are leaving the Blackwater and moving to
Petersburg.
A dispatch from Somerset, KY, of the 18th
says the enemy is in force across the Cumber-
land. Morgan, with the commands of Wheeler
and Forrest is at Monticello. All conversation
between the pickets has been stopped, and
affairs wear stirring aspect.
Jerry Comsden has been convicted in Brook
Ign of forging about So, 600 on the Westfeld
Bank, of Massachusetts
The New York Historical Society will cele-
brate, on Wednesday, the Booth birthday of
William Bradford, who introduced the art of
printing into the American Colonies. The
tomb erected TO his memory is to be restored
by Trinity Church Corporation, and special
service is to be held on the occasion.
Brig Gen. Wilde and staff sailed from this
port to-day for Newbern to organize negro
brigade.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
Supreme Judicial Court.

APRIL TERM-DAyIs, j., PRESIDING.
FRIDAY-The case of Hovey v. Hobson was
continued. John Neal, Israel Hunt and A. L.
Hobson the defendant, gave in their test
mony. The testimony will be concluded on
Saturday
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
Rumored Battle at vicksburg.

New YORK. May Is.
The New York Herald has the following
special Dispatch
MURFREEsBoRo', May IA.
Col. Hazen, commanding at Bradysville,
Tenn, telegraphs that all is quiet in that vicin-
ity where lively work was anticipated.
Unreliable runors which have reached here
say that a great battle has been fought at
Vicksburg, both by land and water, with what
result is not known.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
Financial.

PHILADELPHIA, May IA.
Jay Cooke, U. S. Subscription Agent reports
the sale of S2,065,000 worth of 5-20's to-day,
in the following localities: New York and
New Jersey 1850 900; Boston, $4,000 Rhode
Island, 100000; Philadelphia and Pennsyl-
vania, S2s7,000; Ohio and Cincinnati $685.
Delaware $4,000; Washington, $4,000; Bal
timore 1923 900; Kentucky, S27 900; Missouri,
$4,000; Indiana and Illinois, 1000. The
increasing amounts from the Border states is
gratifying feature in the above list.
Erie Canal-Stevedores Strike-Fire.
ALBANY, May Is.
A break in the canal occurred to-day near
Hoiiinan's Ferry, but will be repaired by to-
morrow morning.
A bad slide also occurred near Fultonvlle.
BAFFALO, May Is.
The strike among the stevedores and labor
ers has ended, the employers acceding to the
terms, 81 so per day.
SYRACUSE, May Is.
The Syracuse Mills were burnt yesterday
morning. Loss $4,000. Insured for $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
The Rebel Raid at Paramount.

BALTIMORE, May 10.
The bridge over the Monongahela at Fair
mount, destroyed by the rebels some two
weeks since, has been restored, and railroad
communication with the West is fully re-es-
tablished
Gen. Kelley telegraphs from Grafton that
the rebels have left the line of the Parkers-
burg road and retreated South.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
Probable Disagreement between Gems. Hal
leck and Hooker-No Immediate Move-
ment of the Army to take Place.

NEW 1ORk, May Is.
A Washington dispatch to the Post says it
is said there is serious disagreement between
Gems. Halleck and Hooker, and it is positively
said that Rockers new movement was coun-
fernandez by Gen. Halleck.
Prominent Congressman here have united
in vigorous protest against General Halleck
taking the field, and it is thought the President
way veto the project.
There are no indications of immediate move
ments. Many corps commanders and staff
officers of the Army of the Potomac are pre-
pairing to leave and some are now in Washing
ton.
Washington dispatch to the Express says
Riggs & Co. have been notified to quit the
premises they occupy, which are the property
OF Mr.. Corcoran, who is said to have been one
of the subscribers to the $780," rs govern
ment intends to take possession of the prop
erty.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16

The Directors of the Eastern, Boston and
Maine, and p. S. g. p Railroads partook of their
annual dinner yesterday, at the United States
Hotel,
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16

20 Robinson, No. 81 Exchange Street, has
received for sale, a complete map of Richmond
and its Qualifications. 1t gives correct view
OF the approaches to the city.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16

VAcATIoN.-The children ofthe higherp pub
lie schools are having vacation during this and
next week. The primaries have only next
week.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16
For Sale.

A beautiful FARM in Gorham, on
AMA-A the Y. & C.. X. X. Road, containing
VI about SO acres Of ex cellent land /,
H. r good buildings, plenty of wood for
9E>N5zE- home consumption. good orchard
all in good condition. about onch halt miles from
Gorham Village. Good place for Store, if person
should like to go into trade and in all respects fine
place. For further information call on n. BROWN,
Esq l32 Exchange street. Portland, or on the own
or. ON the premises. apps eod3ws
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16

CO The Holman National Opera Troupe
closed their engagement with Mr.. Myers in
this city last evening.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16

lB-We understand that several gentlemen
Of this city, largely representing our business
week to make themselves more familiar with
the business facilities OF that city, and to be-
come better acquainted with the mutual bust
ness relations which may be cultivated between
that thriving place and this commercial CEN
ter. We hope large delegation will be dis
posed to make the trip. Lewiston is destined
to be the Manchester of Maine, and it will be-
come SO whether Portland does or does not
become the Liverpool of America, as was
limited last winter in the Legislature.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16


full meeting of the creditors of the late John
N Rounds, held this day, pursuant to previous
tice. the whole subject matter being referred TO
who reported follows which report is hereby anam-
inaousty accepted.
From the Probate Records
Whole amount of claims allowed against the
estate IS, AZ
Cash, $50 60
Goods and chattels, 24s So
Rights and credits, 4490 Is
AND FURTHER THE PROBATE RECORDS SAITH xor.
Sufficient, however, Is here apparent, that instead
OF 20 per cent the estate should have paid and did
in reality pay about s5 per cent less the cost Of adj
ministraton, and the furniture tS246 o6L
Sewel c. Strout. Howard & Strouf) s'As COUNSEL
FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE" according TO his
account has had all the claims against the estate.
less that of s54 "a at New York, ASSIGNED To HIM
SELF FOR 20 PER GENT. As evidence that said Strout
has not paid 20 per cent SIS $40 IS of these
claims reference is had to the following letter. as
constituting part Of this report:
PoRrLASp, March 81. 1861
Messrs. Smith ( Sfratfon. Ner YORK:
The dividend upon the claims against the estate of
John Rounds Is 20 per cent. amounting upon your
claim TO SO &C. You can have the amount by send
ing an order for i to any one here. The dividend,
Yours truly, sc. sTRour.
The account mag be stated thus:
1913 425i 81 is IS $50 IS, at % per cent IIs5 IS
Goods and chattels furniture, sc the Court
allowed the ADMINISTRATIVE to retain. 246 66
Cash at sundry times and Note from Strout
TO the ADMINISTRATIVE, per his account
In part rendered her. 955 90
Amount of the New York claim remaining
unsettled, "a "a
s2.aii So
This amount, s24ll So. taken from the assets,
"a s9s ST. supposng the n. York claim of S54 g. to
be paid in full, show balance of SASS g. less the
cost Of administration. UNAccorNTED FOR IN THE
HANDS or SEwELL G.. SrRoUr. rhich Of right. to-
gether nth fhe 1916 ADORE set forth, should hare been
paid 20 the respectire creditors Of said estate.
Your Committee, therefore. upon q full and dis
passionate review of the whole matter. of opin-
ion that by of the of said
Strout, all the creditors, except ID. T. Chase, have
been cheated out of their just dues and recommend
to each of them to take such legal measures, the
laws may afford. TO compel said Strout to make good
the difference between what they severally got. and
what the estate should have paid, and troaid have
paid had the original entries the books Of the Pro-
bate Records been faithfully carried ont.
ID. +. CHASE, Chairman.
MOSES MORRILL,. Secretary.
Portland April 20, 1863. ap23 Tn S&Tutf
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-16

THE SICK SoLDIEB.-Itis said that we were
In error in regard to the sick soldier alluded
by Mrs. James S. Gould. Mrs. Gould acting
well the part of the good Samaritan, took
him into her house, nursed and provided for
his wants. Rev. Mr. s., of the Sanitary Com
mission, called upon the lady and gave her
some money, all of which she has expended
for medicines, &c, for the invalid, whose
mother has been with him for several days.
We cheerfully make this correction, wishing
that justice should be rendered to the estima-
BILE lady to whom it is SO decidedly due.