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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

WASHINGTON, Nov. H.
The information from the army of the Pc.
tomac, received tonight, is that the enemy are
extending their already formidable works on
the Rapidan.
The work on the railroad is being rapidly
pushed forward, but transportation does not
extend east OF Warrenton Junction.
Gen. Meade, accompanied by Assistant AID.
jntant General Williams, is now on visit to
Washington.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Is.
The train which reached here at 10 o'clock
tonight from the Army of the Potomac,
brought information Of some canonading this
forenoon, commencing at O'Clock and contin.
uing about an hour
The firing was renewed between IL and -,
and was heard at Bealton, 20 miles distant. as
the train passed that place.
No facts are known, but ii is supposed that
Fitzpatrick, who has his camp at Stevensburg,
had engaged accommodating force of the
enemy.
Elsewhere all was quiet when the train, at
ii O'Clock, left the army. Although it rained
incesantly throughout last night, the ground
has not been rendered unfit for military move
ments.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16
The Lake Erie Plot,

BUFFALO, Nov. IA.
Gen. Dix arrived here last night. He is en-
gagged with the authorities in concerning prop
er measures for the defense aud to ferret out
the parties, if any, that are engaged in the re-
ported plot at Johnson's Island.
TORONTO, c. W., Nov IA.
The Advertiser, a secession paper, to-day
admits the failure of the rebel plot, and says
the Confederate Government fitted out the
steamer Relee from Wilmington to Halifax
with cargo to furnish funds. Thirty-six
officers and 300 men were to come overland in
small parties and meet at general rendez-
vous. 1t was their intention 10 surprise the
Federal garrison on Johnson's Island. lberate
the prisoners and convey them into Canada.
They did not intend to violate British neu-
trality, but only to rescue 1000 men from such
wretched quarters, which were destined to kill
them by slow degrees. go.
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NEW YORK, Nov. IA.
Yesterday detachment of the LIST Vermont
cavalry was fired on while going out on picket
near the river, and all along between Sorumer-
vile and Germania fords our men on picket
find it necessary to keep under cover or else
be made targets Of
The water in the Rapidan is very low, and
the river is iordable at many points. This
makes the work OF guarding it very arduous
small party was driven across Yesterday by
an inferior force. When our men reached the
bank, both infantry and artillery were exposed
on the opposite, to resist what they thought
was reconnaissance in force or a movement
10 cross, but no heavy guns opened on either
SIDE, and there was but little musketry firing.
The enemy have resumed work with the spade.
Gen. Foster has been assigned to General
Burnside's command, and will leave here to-
morrow. Gen. Burnside's resignation has been
accepted by the President.
Col. Hoffman, Commissary General of pris-
oners, left to day for the West to inspect the
condition OF the rebels confined at Saudusky
ard elsewhere, and adopt measures of retalia-
ton for the barbarous treatment of our pris.
Oners at Richmond.
The Herald's Army of the Potomac dis
patch OF the 18th says deserter from the 9th
Alabama regiment, in Ewell's corps, came into
our picket lines yesterday, who states that the
men in his regiment have laid down their
arms since the fight at Rappahannock station,
and refused TO fight in the rebel army They
were ordered to be placed under guard, but
before the guard arrived theyssuccecded in dis
persng themselves through the country and
are seeking opportunities to come into our
lines. He represents that a very Respondent
feeling exists in the rebel army of Virginia,
and a general belief in the ranks that their
cause is becoming more hopeless as time
passes.
President Lincoln has sent laconic message
to Gen. Meade, saying in substance: 81 have
read your congratulatory order to the Sixth
Corps. ] have to say in reference to their
gallant exploit at Rappahannock Station, well
DONE"
A letter was found in one of the rebel camps
written by North Carolina soldier, in which
the writer says that the mountains of that
State are full of deserters from the rebel army.
He mentions that Captain was coming up to
the mountains with military force to arrest
them, and emphatically remarks: "If he gets
in he will have id good time getting out
again alive"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Rebel Steamers Bmiisii,sg ia France-Re-
crmiting Veteran ReOi'aenfs-1he Captured
Dispatches aud Correspondence.

The Rebel Sedmers Bmiidfsag tn Frdnce-Re-
crMiti'sg Veteran ReOisNenfs-TAe Captured
Dispatches aud Correspondence.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Is.
The authorization which was granted by the
French Government to NJ. Arman, for building
and arming ships-of-war at Nantes and BOr-
deaux, was obtained by him on the false pre-
tense that they were TO be sold to the Chinese
Government and used in the waters of China.
1t was not known or expected that these were
designed for the Confederates. Information
Of that designwas obtained by this Govern
ment only short time ago, and the French
Government promptly revoked the authorize
ton when this Information was laid before the
Emperor. Justice to France requires that
this statement should be made to correct mis-
apprehension on subject, in regard to which
France has acted with good faith towards the
United States.
Under the new arrangements for recruiting
the armies in the field with increased bcunties
and assurances of prompt payment, volunteers
are offering in increased numbers. The 18th
Illinois cavalry has re-enlisted as a veteran
regiment ard the advanced pay and bounties
have been paid. The 10th Pennsylvania cav
airy have also received their advanced pay and
bounties and have taken the field
The papers and dispatches captured on
board the blockade runners are very volumin-
Gus. Much of the matter is purely personal
and considerable OF an enigmatical nature.
A young naval officer under date of Calais,
France, Sept 2Sth, writes: "The Florida is
still i'm Brest. Out of ninety men sixty desert
ed and were discharged in Brest. The Flori-
da's battery is worthless and hope still to
exchange it ere getting far from France. We
have smooth bore guns in broadside. One bat
terry will be two finch rifle and four 66-pound-
ers in broadside, quite formidable for whaers.
Our navy will come out yet, and though we
may not raise the blockade, will frighten the
Yankees considerably. l hope old fellow to
have the pleasure Of shaking you by the hand
yet ere the war is over, for when we have
scared the Yankees out of the Pacific we will
return to the Atlantic"
There are many letters, official and other
wise, directed to rebels high in authority, con-
corning the building of vessels and furnishing
ordnance, stores, &c. The tone of all, how
ever, is Responding, particularly with regard
to the lukewarmness OF England.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

New YORK, Nov. IA.
The Herald has the following, dated New
Orleans, Nov. 4th, p. NJ:
"A telegraphic dispatch received at head
quarters from our army in Western Louisiana
states that the enemy attacked Gen. Wash
burne's 18th army corps advance yesterday
morning, and drove it in toward the main
body OF his command Their progress was
speedily checked, and Gen. Washburne drove
the rebels and pursued them until his men
were too much fatlgued to follow further
o loss was forty killed and fifty wounded
The rebel loss, from actual count on the field,
was ninety-seyen killed and $50 wounded 4.
Our troops captured 200 prisoners.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

New ORLEANS, Nov. 8.
Steamer George Cromwell, from New Or
leans It'll, arrived tonight.
We have a report from the Teeche country,
that the advance of Washburns division was
attacked and driven in on the morning of the
Sd inst. The rebels were, however, soon
checked and driven off with loss of 100
killed and 200 prisoners. Our loss is said to
be 40 killed.
The army in the Teeche country is concen-
trating at New Heria and vicinity.
Nothing has been heard from Banks naval
expedition. Its destination is Brownsville
which it is supposed will be an easy capture
in connection with the movement towards the
Eastern border.
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Rebel Reports from Western Tttpfusa = GEN
Meade Moving totroyts Freoericksburg.

Rebel Reports from Western y, tns.;a = Gen.
Meade Moving tororsfs EredericksBurg.
New YORK, Nov. Is.
The Richmond Enquirer of the 18th says
reinforcements under Gen. Imboden met the
retreating troops of Gen. Echol's near Sweet
Springs, in Monroe Cove some forty miles
from Christianberg, the nearest point on the
Virginia Il Tennessee railroad, and checked
the advance of Gen. Averill's Yankees. More
fighting was expected before the latter would
relinquish their design Of destroying the rail-
road.
The same paper says passengers by the
Fredericksburg train report that large por-
ton of the Yankee army had arrived at Jo-
ruini and in front of Fredericksburg, and that
Meade is rapidly advancing towards that city,
where the decisive contest will probably take
place.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

POWDER MILL ExPLosIoN.-Two Of the
mills Of the Oriental Powder Company, at
Gorham, exploded about quarter past one
o'clock Saturday afternoon. Fortunately near
iy all the operatives were at dinner at the time.
Otherwise the destruction of life would have
hsen awful. There was large qusatity of
powder In both mills, and the only disaster we
have heard Of was, that one man, whose name
we could not learn, was killed. The origin of
eke explosion Is involved in mystery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

Ner York Market.
NEW YORK, Nov IA.
Cotton-quiet and unchanged at So a SO for
middling uplands.
Flour-State and Western less active and common
lower; Super State IS 9 I0 Extra do 8 10 a 20;
choice do % e 80; Round Hoop Ohio % a 30 ;
choice do 30 g 25 Superfne Western 5 60 a 80;
Common to good extra Western 6 80 g IS; South.
ern less setiy mixed to good Is g IS; Fancy and
Extra 80 q 10 80; Canada dull and sc lower; com.
SIS. -
Wheat = irregular and unsettled; common and
medium grades q &c lower, lille prime and choice
are e firm with fair demand; Chicago spring 80 g
y; milwaukee Club "a q 81; Winter red W estern
20 q IS; Milwaukee Amber 3s a 40; Amber
Michigan 81 q 81; White Canada prime rs.
Corn-opened q shade irmer and closed Quiet At
about Yesterdays prices; mixed Western shipping
O't g 0S for prime in store; 100 anoat and lO7
for in fcrior in store.
Beef-quict aud steady; Country Mess s 90 a 90;
prime 80 q q 90: Repacked Chicago 900 "a 1900 ;
Prime Mess ~ 90 a Is 90.
Pork-quiet and unchanged: mess l6 3I4 "a Is 62l
for old; Is 90 q Is l2t for new prime u 50 a ~ Is
for new; prime msss Il so q 100.
Sugars-hrm.
Molasses quiet; New Orleans Sc a &c.
Freights to Liverpool-dull; Grain Al a 4, in bulk
and ships flags.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

New YORK. Nov. 10.
Steamer Arago, from Port Royal and
Charleston Bar evening of the 18th, has ar
rived. No news.
Steamship Edinburg, from Liverpool, has
arrived. News anticipated. She went ashore
on the West bank while coming up, in conse-
quence of the dense fog, but was got Off short
ly after, and is now anchored at quarantine.
The transport Dudley Buck, from Newborn
18th, arrived tonight. She brings from For
tress Monroe Gen. Fltz Hugh Lee as pris-
oner,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

TEMPERANCE MEETING AT CAPE ELIZA
BEasH.-The friends of Temperance, we are
informed. will meet at Ferry Village next
Thursday evening at O'Clock. The ferry
boats will SO run as to accommodate those
who may attend from this city and vicinity.
1t Is hoped and expected that the audience
will be large.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16
MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.
Supreme Judicial Court.
DAVIS, j., PRESIDING.

DAVIS, j., PRESIDING.
SATURDAY.-The evidence in the case Of
Holmes vs.. Smith was all put in, and the ar
guments will come of Monday morning.
Henry c. Wood, petitioner for habeas cor
gus, vs.. - Harmon.
This was writ to obtain possession and
custody of a little girl four years old, daugh-
ter Of petitioner, who is alleged to be detained
from him without his consent. Respondent
petitioner, in whose custody and care the child
was, and also by indentures of the Overseers
of the Poor in this city, giving him custody
and care of the child until 1916. Not finished.
j. .. Donnell. H. p. Deane,
Anderson d. Webb.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16
The Recent Capture Of Rebel Diplomatic
q PGDers.

New YORK, Nov. IA.
The New Inlet correspondent of the Tri-
bune says, three boats Of the Cornubia, which
were full Of luggage and captured, contained
large quantity of diplomatic correspondence
from Sect'y Mason to the rebel government
The Lord Mayor of London and Col. Tho
burn, Of the rebel army, have entered into ne
gotiatons to furnish ammunition and ships of
war to the rebel government. Papers were
also found on the prize, in which it is stated
that Mayor Wood, of New York, is going in
to joint stock company with a firm, under
the name of Tremaine & Co., to furnish YES
sels to run the blockade, and supply the rebels
with materials of war
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

bIThe Portland Duck Manufacturing
Company have recently made contract with
Government, for the entire productions of
their looms for the next two months at the
pfiee Of SLIP per yard for No. 3.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

The PATRIOT SoLDIER.-In beautifully
printed volume of lao pages, Henry Hoyt, of
Boston, has published the life of Edward
Hamilton Brewer, late soldier in the Army
OF the Potomac, who died last April. He was
anative of Middletown, Conn. His biogra-
pher, Rev. DIR. Taylor, has, in a brief space,
given beautiful outline of the character and
life OF the young man, which will be interest
ing to all readers. 1t is the story of chris
ton soldier. II. Packard has il for sale.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

BALTIMORE, Nov. u.
A dispatch to Gen. Schcnck, from Gen. II.
ii. Lockwood, dated Drummontown, Eastern
Shore, Va, Nov Is, reports that small party
of rebel raiders landed on Chesapeake shore
yesterday, but before they could get into the
interior they were met and captured by the
coast guard. They belong to the gang of the
notorious Capt Beall of the rebel army.
A second dispatch states that one of our
coasting vessels fell in with Capt Beal, and
captured him with his whole party, consisting
of the commissioned officers and sixty men.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

FIRST STEAMER FROM LIvERPooI.-The
steamship North American, Captain Dutton,
sailed from Liverpool the 9Th and London
derry the 9th for this port. She will be due
here Tuesday, unless stormy weather has de-
tanned her on her passage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16
A Rare Chance for Seamen

A Ii Seamen DESTROYS Of enlisting in the Navy,
n can do 50 BY applying at Naval Rendezvous. foot
of Exchange street.
This will present ane chance for sesmen to OBJ
tain prize money. On enlistng, each seaman re.
ceives two months advance, and will b euahled to
avoid all expenses BY Immediately going on hoard
after shipping Enlistmsnts required for one q
three years.
u, 5 S,oop of War "Iaa,nt
November 9Th, lst3 ! aev6 dH
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

STORE BREAKING.-Two lads named Fem
ley and st. John broke into the furniture shop
Of Mr.. John Crockett, on Exchange street,
yesterday, by the back entrance. They were
discovered by the police and one of them, st.
1vhn. was arrested. Fenley contriyed to get
Cd, but the officers last night were on his track
aAd no doubt will have him. These boys are
said TO be notorious characters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Is.
The sales of 5-20s Saturday amounted to
Sl,0OS,T50 at the various agencies. Sales of
the week foot up to 81, 232 700, a large portion
OF which came from the West and from people
who prefer Government bonds to anything
which the high market for stocks now offers,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

a-The American Illustrated papers for
this week .ssaYe been received at the book and
periodical store Of A. Robinson, No. 81 Ex-
change street. -
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The Pirdticdf Scheme on Lake Erie.
WASHINGTON Nov Ii


WASHINGTON Nov. IA.
II is understood here, from Canada that
Vallandigham, Henry Clay's beautiful son,
James, and that pardoned william Marshal
Kane, had fully arranged for passing through
the Welland Canal an armed steamer, whose
mission was list, to open the prison doors
for captive rebels at Sandusky Bay; I'd, to
arm and equip these veterans, over 1000 in
number; Sd, to seize as many propellers on
Lake Erie as were needed, and arm and man
them; 4th, to make Buffalo heap of ashes
and her vessels in port charred skeletons; 9TH,
to burn Cleveland; 9th, to wipe out the COM
merce of Lake Erie; It'll, to consume Detroit
and in effect to destroy the commerce and
cities OF the lakes, from Ogdensburg TO Chi
cago, almost at blow.
Lord Lyons got up out of bed after mid
night to communicate the news to Mr.. Sew
ard, and afterwards the Secretary of War was
got up and got to the wires OF the military
telegraph.
We hear from the West tonight that by a
telegraph received at Buffalo on Thursday
morning. the sloop-of-war Michigan was Or
dered of the mouth of the Welland Canal,
with the approval of Lord Lyons, to smash
any secesh vessel that came out.
The Worlds Buffalo dispatch says Attor-
ney General Mcdonald is here on q visit to
Mayor Fargo. The information he brings
shows the reality and seriousness of the plot
to release the prisoners on Johnson's Island
Lord Lyons received information of the
scheme from citizen of Baltimore over two
months ago, which has been confirmed by
revelations of an actual plot. 1t seems that a
number Of secessionists were to take passage
on board the Chicago and Ogdensburg pro-
pellers, and afterwards seize them, then inter
cept the Detroit and Buffalo boats. They
were to threaten Buffalo and Ogdensburg.
and, according to the revelations, were to be
aided by emissaries, who would fire the ,ity
in several places. The Canadian Ministry
have taken ample measures of prevention.
There are $4,000 Southern secessionists in
Canada.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

Contemplated Resignation of Cor. Gamble.
II. LOUIS, Nov. IA.
Special dispatches from Jefferson City say
that tolerably well founded rumors prevail that
Gov. Gamble and Lieut.. Gov Hall contemplate
resigning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

@fhe total value of foreign exports from
this port last week amounted to Ss0,745,sl.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

"IAUD SUMMERS THE SIGHrLEss."-Ths
is the title Of little book published by Robt.
Carter 4 Brothers, New York. 1t is the story
Of the life Of a little girl who was born blind,
and is told in words of touching character.
1t will interest every boy and girl who can get
the book into their hands, and its tendency
will be to improve their dispositions and char
seter. 1t should have an extensive circula-
ton among the Juveniles. H. Packard, No. 81
Exchange street, has it for sale.
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AUCTION SALES.
House and Lot at Auction.
Administrators Smile.

NE shall sell at public auction on Friday Nov.
w 10Th, at O'Clock r. NJ, House No. 10 81. Law.
i snee s.Ieet. tsa two-story wooden house with
basement, twenty finished rooms and fne closes.
, mouse nnished throughout. There Il n two-storv
u 80 feet, fine eistern In cellar and
hon pleasant neighborhood good. prospeet sne
Ss,e positive, title clear. terms satisfactory.
JOHN 1: nOLBROOK. Administy,tor
HENRY BAILEY 4 Co, Aucticneers'
novl3 dtds
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A meeting of the Stockholders Of the Portland
"A kennebec Railroad Company will be held at
the Depot in Augusta, on Monday. the I'D day OF
November 1853 At o'clock r. M to act upon the
subject of lease of the Somerset kennebec Rail-
road; also to take any action that may be deemed
necessary in relation to the extension OF the honda
issued by the kennebee Portland Railroad Com
pany dated Oct 18TH 1851; also to make such Alter
ations in the bylaws of said Company as NAV BE-
deemed expedent. X. ID. RICE President.
Augusta Nov. .. 1868. noyll dtd
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Items from Richmond Papers.

NEW YORK, Nov. IA.
Rebel papers Of the 10Th have the following
The Richmond Examiner, after giving Il
statement of the capture of three brgades,
says: 1t is believed Lee expected Meade to
advance, but was not prepared for so early
and vigorous an attack. 1t now appears that
Meade can advance as quickly as he retreat.
The Enquirer demands the dismissal from
their army Of the brigadiers who commanded
the brigades that were captured, for their dis
graceful negligence.
The Examiner of the 10th, states that there
Is no material change at Charleston. The
Yankees keep up a continuous fire day and
Is rs strong In Charleston as ever.
A Charleston correspondent of Georgia
paper says: Should the Yankees try the
strength of our land forces, they will get the
worst thrashing any army ever received. Ev-
cry day adds to our strength while it lessons
theirs.
The Examiner of the 9th foreshadows an
other retreat of Bragg, but says the armies
still confront each other in Tennessee, and the
struggle may be renewed any day.
The Enquirer Of the 10th says, In Northern
Virginia Meade has inflicted terrible blow
upon Lee.
In Western Virginia the disaster to Echol's
command shows that the enemy is active, bold
and enterprising, and apprehensions are felt
for the safety of the railroad
In North Carolina the enemy have landed
large force at Winton, and are threatelin the
southern line OF railroad at Weldon.
On the peninsula the enemy are reported as
landing in large numbers at Newport News.
Thus all around Richmond the enemy threat
en- active operations before winter blockades
the roads.
The Examiner says, "flve pieces of cannon
are now planted in position, bearing on the
prisoners at Belle Isle, and any demonstration
to overpower the guard will result in thinning
their numbers amazingly
Raleigh, N. C., Noc s.-Weldon advices
state that ten Yankee gunboats arrived at
'Covington on Friday, filed with troops. 1t
is thought another force, from Newbern, Of
1900 cavalry and fifteen pieces of artillery. is
designed for the same point. An adequate
force has been sent to check them"
The Enquirer is much exercised Mt the re-
suit of the North Carolina election, which has
sent one or two peace men to Congress.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-11-16

FIRE.-About O'Clock Sunday morning the
main building of Gen. Neal BOWS tannery.
containing the machinery, bark and watts, caught
fire nom the boiler. 1t was half an hour be-
fore the bells sounded an alarm, and when the
engines arrived on the spot the building was
an entire mass Of flames, and it was impossible
70 save any Of the contents. Fortunately the
building containing the manufactured stock
was not tonched by the fire. The estimated
loss on machinery and bark 1.-THE building was
an old one) is $4,000. The damage to the stock
In the watts cannot yet be ascertained, but it is
supposed to be slight There was no insur
ance on the property destroyed.