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The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
Question and Answer.

A "Union Voter" through the columns of
the Argus. propounds notable question to
the Press, and asks ian unequivocal answer"
This is the poser: @Are you for the Union al
call events, with or without slavery? or do
"you say with your late Congressional leader,
"Thad. Stevens, that the Union shall never,
"with your consent, be restored under the Con-
stituton as 1t is, with slavery existing in It ?"
We would he glad to hear this questioner an
swer the former member of his question af-
frmatively, as we somewhat obviously hope
he would. But what stupid AUnion Voter"
tn is must be-sily enough no doubt to claim
his assumed title while voting the Democratic
ticket, so ill-advised as perhaps to read the
Argus, so unwise at any rate as to write for
it, so insensate possibly as to consider it a
mirror of truth - though that really is too
much for belief Will "Union Voter" be-
pleased TO consider for moment the follow
ing question suggested by his own: Are you
for mince pies at all events, with or without
rats? or do you agree with the cook, that the
pies shall never, with your consent, 60 into
the cellar as it is, infested by rats? Cannot
a"Union Voter" see, that we believe slavery
to be the cause of this war and TO contain
within itself the seeds Of wars innumerable,
and therefore hope, and pray, and labor for
its extinction!
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
Good News from the Army.

Capt. Cook, from the battalion OF the Sew
enth now In the field, in the Army of the Po-
tomac. writes TO brother Officer in this city
In most enthusiastic aud encouraging straiu.
He says:
What shall l say to you Of our dear old ar
my? You may think IL strange, but the
grand huzzas that once rang ia the ears Of Lit
tie Mac, will greet Gen. Hooker ere one month
shall pass. The spell is broken. The Army
OF the Potomac will give its hearty support TO
the General that wins its confidence. The
Generals who adhered or were supposed TO
adhere 10 Mcclellan have been removed. The
discipline Is good; the sick list is going down
every day; and when the order comes for an
advance, hope We shall move to victory.
Captain, we have a splendid little
battalion. Gen. Neal has already compliment
ed US.
Here is an extract from letter lately re-
ceived in this city from chaplain, who has
been with the Army of the Potomac since the
commencement of the rebellion:
am happy to say that never saw the ar
my In better state than at present. The men
have better rations than ever, as to quantity
and quality, are well-clothed, in good health
and spirits. Hooker stands yell with officers
and men. We are pleased with the improved
feeling of the North as indicated by the late
meeting In New York.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17

THE CoPPERHEAD BADGE.-A week ago
last Saturday, Mr.. Vallandigham made a
speech in New York. In the course of his re-
marks, and In illustration Of the independent
sovereignty of the States and the federative
nature OF the Union, the orator resorted to
the singulariy happy device Of pulling piece
of coin, issued from the mint oil the State Of
Connecticut in IT'S, from his pocket, with the
observation, 1T is a copper coin, with cop
1perhead upon IL" The pun, which is really
very credilable, IL original was received with
applause and three cheers for the Copperheads.
The jest has been Improved, as the occasion
for adopting party badge. The World Of
the next Wednesday describes the Copper
head badge" In notably felieitous language. ut
as mades" says the World, by procuring one
-of the large United States copper cents, and
~'Reafiy remoriag the head cf The Goddess
"of Liberty TO which Is affixed pin, that
may be fastened to the lapel Of the coat, or
-any other conspicuous place on the wearer
"where he chooses TO display it." How very
appropriate the bead Of the goddess OF Lib
erty neatly removed and impaled-indes,d
most suggestive trinket
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
The New Military Law of Congress.

Referring 70 what is called the CONSUMPTION
law-conscription only in that it allows the
President to draft men through the agency Of
federal officers, in the different States instead
of having it done as heretofore by the States
themselves, thus barring copperheaded Gov
errors against refusing the draft-John Van
! Buren, said, in his recent speech in New
York:
can very well understand how, II sympa-
thized with the rebellion-if deemed that
this war should fall could spend hours and
columns in picking flaws In this act But II
l believed that substantial justice required
that the great ends Of prosecuting the war de-
mand that the whole power OF the Govern
ment shah BE- lodged by the Congress OF the
United States in the President Of the United
States. will bow in silence % the act, wheth-
l approve il or not. Prolonged cheers.l II
the President Of the United States had usurp-
ed these powers, there might be a degree OF
propriety In denouncing IL; but when the rep
resentatiyes OF the people elected, amer due
elaboration, assume the responsibility OF lodg-
Ing these trusts In him, in my humble ludg-
ment, and certainly In view Of the precedent
to which have referred, no wise man will ey-
er complain OF the act.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
The United a. Democracy Of BAH.

During the campaign of 1860, a breach was
made in the Democratic party In Bath-as
there was indeed in many other portions OF
the State4-as deep, as broad and apparently
as impossible as that which barred the rich man
in the parable from his Elore humble neighbor.
Double-headed conventions and double-headed
caucuses marked the usual course of the party,
and the Douglas men, having been cheated by
the copperheads as often as they had attempt
ed any united action with them, were ready to
take their Bible oath that they would never al
low themselves in situation to be cheated
again. So things went on, and no sign OF
reconciliation was exhibited until their late
caucus to nominate candidate for mayor. 1t
was on the evening when Washington's birth
was being celebrated.
That event was thought solemn enough to
warrant an attempt at reconciliation and mn
ion, and so a general caucus was held in the
City Hall; and all was fraternity and brother
hood, billing and cooling, peace and good will,
and much rejoicing was the result of the APP
parently successful attempt to reunite a once
formidable party. The Farewell Of Washing
ton was read to cement tine reunion. BY their
bland countenances and warm hands the
Breckinridgers seemed to say, "We will not
try to cheat you any more; we will shuttle
and cut the cards fairly, and not purposely
make misdeal." The Douglas men, by their
confding looks and hopeful expressions, indi-
Gated that confidence was restored, that the
Ratchet was buried, and that not 30 much as
the smallest part of the handle was left above
ground.
All was fair and harmonious until the voting
commenced. On the first and second ballots,
there was no choice. On the third ballot, tosave
trouble, it was proposed for the committee to
pass round the hat and gather up the ballots
instead of having the voters come forward to
the stand. The result was announced. One
hundred and sirty-nine ballots, and the cop
pcrhead candidate largely in the ascendant.
The Douglas men began to smell rat, and
men stationed themselves at the doors to
count the members as they left the hall, when,
though at least one-fourth of the crowd were
Republicans, drawn in to see the fun, only one
hundred and nine persons tcere found present.
Here was grand denouement. The ballot
boxes had been stuffed! The nuptial cham
Der had been defiled BY fraud! The politi-
cal gamblers had actually been cheating
cheating their own friends too-with WASH
ington's Farewell Address ringing in their
ears. Hard words followed. Accusations
were INDUCED in, and the pretended union
was shown to be sham. The election prov
ed the hollowness of the union, for the candi-
date nominated by nearly hundred and fifty
votes, receiv I'd but ninety-iour at the polls
We can't say that we pity our cheated friends.
They should have known better. They went
into council with those who had cheated them
before-those who would not hesitate to play
their unholy game on the very coffin Of the
Father Of his Country.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
w. D. LITTLE, Agent,
Office - 81 Exchange Street.
A New Grape!
STEWARDS NEW SEEDING,

GRAPE No. l. Il considered the 6rsf clas Of Fruit
NJ very productive. perfectly hardy. and ripens
from the last Of August to the 10th Of September or
about ten days earlier than the choice Hnscsdins;-
shape Of cluster and color mach resembling that
Grape though little darker. II hes Fruited several
years, and continues 10 improve. Price Of koots
and three years old, from - to e5 each-by signing
bonds to the amount Of any dollars TO keep them IN
their hands for tour years from date Of purchase
or roots within that period and double that price
dine from IS to 400 each for large Fruit bear
ing vines; and "a for two year old roots Of the Moan-
tain Seeding GooseberEy that never mildews; pow
erful grower and extremely prodsctive-nasor Of
fruit unsurpassed
Orders for either Of the above should Be received
BY the first Of April and to insure their being ned
must be accompanied with the money.
The Subscriber has had twenty-five years expert
ence In testing all the new and hardy varieties Of
Grapes grown In this country, aud has also produced
Of his own over two thousand varieties Sod
hsgs. and has expanded ave thousand dollars In
this test Nov N the Pablo can Be beneAtted By ny
experiences. and also my expenses In n<certsining
what kind Of Grapes win 1osrsh best In Maine that
10 really choice hAvored fruit .bssh Tor Wine and be
the table, make then heaztsIy velcens 20 a. Ihs
seaaiae hs:esdine ard ste.sst's SEEDING No thss.
with under the same care and cutix ation. becn
as ave against Of any other hind. We made sev-
ern ca<ks OF choice Wine non the Ma-cadine last
fall. and sold great many IN The market but no 9th
kinds rp<ned 20 any pront.
All can have eircular BY enclosing three cent
stamp. and further explanation, " Desired.
Address Y. STEWART.
West Gloucester. Cumberland CO.. Ne.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17

GREAT DIscovERY.-An adhesive preparation
that will STICK
Patches and Innings to Boots and Shoes sufficient
ly strong without stitching;
That viii efectually mend Furniture. Crockery,
Toys, and all articles Of household use.
Belt Makers,
Boot and Shoe Makers,
Manufacturers and Machinists,
And Families,
viii find it IsvALuABLE II viii efectualiy stop the
leakage Of Coal Oil.
1t Is insolubie in water or oil.
Tits liquid. and as easily applied as paste.
1t will adhere oily substances.
II is
HILToN's INSoLUBLE CEMENT.
HILTON BROTHERS, Proprietors.
Providence. r. I.
Supplied in packages from OF. to 100 Bs., BY
THos. G. LoRING, Apothecary.
Corner of Exchange and Federal Streets.
Sole Agent in Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17

- Bro. Tenney Of the Brunswick Tele-
graph has a column headed @Little of Every
thing" Nov we have seen q good many 'lit-
lie" things In that column, but about the "lit-
aeist" thing we have seen in that or any 9TH
or, In his paper or any other paper, was in his
last number, In which he refuses TO continue
an exchange with the Press. though for more
than six months we had sent him our daily on
an even exchange for his weekly. Ifanything
could be hitler than this it was his refusal to
send Us his offensive paragraphs. Poor fellow /!
He is to be pitied His nerves extend to his
finger nails. and he can't endure contact with
the savage of the Press. We hardly know
whether to send him bottle of Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup for children, or bottle
of worm medicine.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
Last Of Patients sick at City Hospital be.
longing TO the 1th Maine, under charge OF
Dr. r.. N. Eveleth, March 10, 1868.

90. B-warrcn Armstrong. typhoid fever; John
Lisbon. chronic nephItis; John Is. hastings. convAl-
escent; george Martin, do, Abraham Thompson,
debility: y. N Bragdon. indolent ulcer.
o. C-Hiram stillman, typhoid fever; A. j. Nc
kenney, CHI ohic diarrhea; Edward felkey, do: 4.
Daggetf. necrosis: Ayander sawyer. Phthisis.
Co. D-Joseph Norton, Jr.. indolent ulcer; John
Smith. Cbas. Doughty, Sergt j. Is. Lindsay aud
Sidney Hardy, chronic diarrbea; Arson Y. Sypber,
neuralgia: William A Cannon. intermittent fcs er I;
Corp1 George u. Saunders, wound Horace Ross,
do.
%. F-Timothy Lnnell, convaescent; Simeon o.
Reynolds, do; WIN. 4. TTunday, vulnus incisum;
Asa Chapman. George Hunt, Gott Pooler, John Il.
Black, Richard ID. Burnham, chronic diarrhea; Mi
chael Forrest peuritis; Franklin CULVER sciatica
Addison NJ. Stevens, vulnus incisum; L. Z, Hooper,
chronic diarrhea.
90. I-Rchard G, Boyer. wound: George ii. Fair
banks, Henry +. Cole. Corpl Henry H. Cook chronic
diarrhea; Stephen A. Mcneil, coDyalescent
20. K-Wesley Plissey, typhoid fever; Joseph +.
Williams debility.
Unassigned Recruits-John Ii. Sprague, Asthma;
John II. Allen, Manly Rand. chronic rheumatism;
EDWARD w. SANBoRN,
Hospital Steward 18th Me. Vols.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

CoUoH, COLD, Or AN IRRITArEp THROAT, IL
allowed to progress, results in serious Pulmonary
and Bronchial affections. offentimes incurable.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs
reach directly the affected parts and give almost in
slant relief. In BRoScBITIs, ASTHMA. and Ca
rARRH they beneficial The good effects result
ing from the of the Troches and their extended
use has caused them to be counterfeted. Be to
guard against worthless limitations. OBTAIN only
the genuine Brown's bronchial Troches which have
prored their efficacy by test of many years. PUB
Lie SPEAKERS and SINGERS should use the Trocbes,
Military oicers and Soldiers who over-tax the voice
and exposed to sudden changes. should have
hem. Sold everywhere at rs cents per box.
jan21 d&w3m
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17

ny- The following places are designated
as rendezvous to which soldiers in New Eng
land who are absent without leave may re-
port themselves to the officers named, on or
before the first day of April, under the proc
lamation of the President:
At Augusta, Me-, to Maj. f. N. Clarke, u.
S. A.
At Concord, N. H., to Maj ]. II. Whittle-
sey, U. S. A.
At Burlington, VT, to Maj. w. Austine, U.
S. A.
At Boston, Mass, to Col. A. Day u. S. A.
AT Providence, X. l., to Capt. VIM. Sivley,
us. A.
At Hartford, Conn, to Lieut.. W. Webb, U.
8. A.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17

sY-To CoxsUMrTfvKs--The Advertiser, having
been restored 20 health IN FEW weeks BY very sim
pie remedy after having suffered several years with
4 severe lung Affection and that dread disease, Con-
eumption-is nxious TO make known 10 his fellow
sufferers the means Of cure.
10 all who desire H. be will send copy OF The pre-
scription used free OF charged with the directions
for preparing and using the sane. which they VII
mud Sure tsre fer Consumption. Asfhma, Broa-
eAifs &C. The only object of the advertiser IN send.
ing the Prescription l. 10 benent the afflicted. and
spread flor which he coneeives TO be nvalu-
able and he hopes every sufferer will try his rene
dy a. Il will co~t them nothing. and may prove .
blessing REV EDWARD A. WILSON,
williamsburgh. Kings County New York.
feb27 d3m
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
MARRIED..

In this city, March l6, by Very Rev. E. Muller,
v. G.. Lieut.. III. G. Boyce, 10th Reg U. s. A.. and
Miss Mary Ann 0'Kann. of this city.
In this city, March H. by DIR. Wright, William T.
Mathews and Miss Huldah N. Edwards, both of this
city.
In Hiram Feb. %. by Z. b. Pike ESQ, 4. Rankns
and Mary Howard, all OF ii.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17

~ Asa +. Souther, who is confined in
Plymouth Jail awaiting examination for the
murder of Gay Richardson, in bingham, at
tempted suicide a few days ago by severing
the arteries ON the inside of the elbow with a
piece Of iron. He was discovered, says the
Herald, by the officers Of the Jail, and the
flow OF blood stopped. He said be wouldn't
mind waiting a few days If he was sure of be-
ing hung, but six months solitary confinement
Is an imposition he will not submit to.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
FOREIGN PORTS.

Sailed from woosung Jan !, ship Kitty Simpson.
Mayo. Foochow.
At Hong Hong Jan 18th. ship Europa. Ayers. for
Shanghae.
At Constantinopie 18th ut, bark Armenia, Hamil-
ton. for Boston 18th.
Sailed from Messna 18th ult. bark Mary c Dyer.
Wallace. New York 18th. Clara Haxell. Glover, do;
brig J W Sawyer Leighton. Philadelphia.
Ar at bordeaux 10th ult. ship Samaritan, Stinson,
from Callao.
At Liverpool 2sth ut, ship Otis Norcross Emerson.
for Boston, March LIST; Orient. Hill. for New York
March 9th.
Ar at Milford 18th, brig Caroline Z Kelley, role,
from Cardiff for Havana.
Ar at Bremerhaven 26th ult ships Land, Hotch-
kiss for Sunderland 4. TO load for Singapore Man
Illus. Bray, for do. TO load for Alden
At Buenos Ayres Jan Is. ship Statesman, Pende-
ton. unc; bark Scandinavian, Carlson, for New
York, ready.
At Ponce LIST ult. sch Maria Hail. Bartlett. for New
York DAYS -
At Zaza 18th ulf. bark fride OF the Sea, Ohchrst.
for New York ldg.
At Neuvitas 18th uIt, brig w A Dresser. for New
York, ldg.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
Diseases Of the Urinary Organs.

rY-J. c. Mott. NJ. d.. Operating and Consulting
Surgeon aud Physician, attends exclusively 10 Dis
eases of the Urinary and Genital Organs. and Female
Complaints of all kinds, and the more obscure dis
of the Pelvic veera as Piles. Rnptnres Hydro-
ceie. varieoceie Fistula. Early decline OF Manhood.
&C. DIR. NJ keeps himself posted In all the improve
ments in the cure OF Disease made in this country
may have the best medical and surgical treatment
the world affords. ADVICE FRkK- ~ Once %
Court street. BOSTON. Hours from 10 A. NJ. TO
y. NJ, and to 4. NJ.
Mrs. NJ. who is thoroughly versed in the Affective
nAiadies Of her sex. can be consulted BY ladies
faiients furnished with board and expsrieneed
purses oct3eodsm
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
PORTLAND POST OFFICE.

wEsTERN-Arriyes At Il. 20 and u p. NJ. Closes at
T.45 A. NJ. and 30 =. NJ.
EAsrERN-Arrives at l-5a r. NJ. Closes At II NJ.
EuROPE-Closes every Saturday At Sd y M
CANADA-Arrives at so Il. NJ. Closes at IL M
COUNTRY MAILS-Arrives about Z. NJ. Close at
ePM
lY-ofnce open daily SUNDAYS excepted from
A. NJ to9P N. On Sundays. from 81 to 81 A. NJ.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17

DENrrsrRY-Dr. JOSIAH HEALD, No. 24l Con
gress Street, first door east of LIST Parish Church
Portland, Ne. aug7dly
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.


Monday. March 10.
Steamer Chesapeake. Sherwood, New York
Steamer thew, no name,l Morse, Of and from
Bath, 10 receive her machinery.
Brig Martha Washington, Anderson, Cardenas via
Sch Susan Moore, Strout, Boston.
Sch Pennsylvania, Scott. Bath.
Sch Inspector, Cook, Biddeford.
Schs Homer. Arey, and Ida May. Arey. from
Winterport for Boston.
CLEARED.
Brig Thos Conner, York, Cardenas. by Chase Bros
Sch z G Willard. Parsons. Philadelphia, by &c
Willard.
Sch Elizabeth. Gray, Boston. by York Son.
A fine steamer. not yet named. was launched from
the yard of } Morse. at Bath. yesterday. She
towed to this port receive her machinery. which
Is nearly ready and will be speedily put in. She
is intended for shoal water navigation.
L Rich. ESQ., Is preparing. in Canada. the material
for very large fore and an schooner. to be built 1t
Frankfort the coming season. BY Isaac Durham;
measure 90 feet long aud 81 inches in diameter. She
will carry 400 yards Of canvass $50 being in the
mainsail.
The Messrs. Treat Co, of Frankfort, have on the
stocks and nearly ready for launching. fine brig Of
about $50 tons. intended for the West India trade.
She IL called the Alpine and will be commanded by
Capt Danl killman. Webster Treat Z Co. hays up
the frame of brig Of so tons. which Is also intend
ed for the West India rade her capacity s estimat-
ed at 300 hhds sugar under deck.
The AZ ship Bernard SIS TONS built at Bath in 1850
has been sold at New York for 5000; AZ sch Oxell
Isl tons. built At Machias in 1862, has been sold on
BARK windward. 5s7 TONS built at wicsssst in
1855 has been sold to parties in Boston, on terms not
made public.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
DIED,

In Dayton, Feb 25. Mr. Leonard Ford, aged As yrs
months q days.
In North Paris, Feb. 20. Mr.. S. +. Buck aged =.
In Lisbon, March 10, Dea. Edward Berry, aged 70
years months days
In Gloucester. Mass, March I. Mrs. Nabby Mar
SHALL aged 100 years.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17

eY-Consumption and Catarrh and all diseases OF
the Throat and Lungs. successfully treatedby lsHA
LArroN, By MORSE, NJ. d
auls' go cod Corner Smith and Congress SITS.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17

A Adjourned meeting Of the Board Of Trade vill
"A be held AZ the rooms % the Mercantile Library
Association on wednesday Eseninx, March 18th. q
n O'Clock. J. q. IwffCHELL. Secretary
Portland. March n. iss2 d2t
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17

SEE q woman in another column picking sambuc-
Grapes. for Speers Wine. 1t is admirable article
used in hospitals and by the first families in Paris
London and New York, in preference to old Port
Wine. 1t lis worth trial. asit gives great satsfac
ton. dec22 d1y
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
SAILING OF OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.

PANAMA AND CALIFORNIA-Steamers carry
ing Mails for Aspinwall, Panama, and California
leave New York on the LIST, 18th, and 2Ist of each
month.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17

DRIP. QUIMBY. would give notice that he ha
edto Portland, and can be found at his Room,
No. I3 INTERNATIONAL HoUsE, Tuesday, Angus
18th where he will attend to al wishing to consul
him.
First K animation At ONCE. .............t2O0
Each subseq uent sittingst Office. so
City Patients first Examination At residence. so
Each ubseq visit at residence, 90
Augustl6, ls62.-tf
DRs. j. CLAwsoN KELLEY and ii. L. DAVIS
Medical once. No 229t Congress street, up same
flight with Dr. johnson, Dentist-only place In Port
land where Dr.. kELLEY's genuine medicines can De
jan27 d3aw&wtf
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SPOKEN.

Feb IL. lat 49, Ion IA. ship Macaulay Rogers. from
Havre for Baltimore.
March O. lat 49, lon 81. brig Josie Gilkey. steering
North
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
IMPORTS.

Cardenas-Brig Martha washington-Ss6 hhds. 4
bbls molasses. to II Robinson; bbls, to order,
do, to master.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17

rS-If you are in want of any kind of PRINTING
call at the Daily Press Office. IT
cY-CkRDs and BILL HEADS neatly printed
at this Office.
Dss. LOCKE KIMBALL. DENTISTS, No. III
Middle Street. Portland. Me. augl6-y
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17
BROKERS' BOARD.

SALE OF srooKs.-BosroN. March is. 1862.
The Portland daily press., 1863-03-17

7 have at my disposal one OF the most desirable
Houses In the West End Of the City. considering
particulars enquire Of JOHN c. fkOCiVh.
March A-3W.