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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-25
BY TELEGRAPH.
ToTHE
Portland Daily Press.
FROM vICKsBURG.
Federal GunbOats above Haines'
Bluff.
Part of our Army moving up the River
Reported Evacuation Of Haines' Bluff.

ST. LOUIS, March "a.
The Democrat learns from gentleman Just
rom Vicksburg that the steamer Diligent,
with the 9Th Missouri, had succeeded in enter
Ing Yazoo river, above Haines' Bluff Her
course was through Cyprus Bayou, which de-
bouches into the Yazoo, opposite Johnsons
plantation, where Gen. Sherman's troops land
ed last December, thence through Steele's
Bayou into the Sunfower, which empties into
the Yazoo 20 miles above Haines' Bluff. The
Diligent was accompanied by light gunboat
four iron-ciads followed.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMAc,
March "a.

March "A.
The Inquirer says, by dispatch from
Charleston, we learn that no attack is expected
except Immediately before the highest spring
tide, which will be on the second of April.
The reason is the enemy cannot venture upon
Charleston without being sure of coming
spring tide to float off their ships in case of
any Of them coming aground.
The Savannah Republican says many poor
women and children in that city are suffering
for want of food, and cannot get enough corn
meal because the railroad transportation is
monopolized BY government.
Chattanooga, observation-disclosures by mail
states that our scouts have been within four
miles of Murfreesboro and report the enemy
Is retreating from there Probably a flank
movement is In the wind.
Gen. Johnston and staff have gone to Talla-
hoina, which will hereafter be his permanent
headquarters, Johnston himself assuming per-
sonal command.
In the lower rebel House on Monday, the
committee on Ways and Means reported a bill
for direct taxation and internal duties.
The following is significant paragraph of
the Enquirer's leader, headed ''Signs in the
Northwest" Although it is altogether out of
the question, while the whole North Is engaged
In war for our subugation or determination,
that we should offer terms of alliance still less
listen to any hint about union with them, vet
1t is no less true that the symptoms of disor-
ganization which show themselves in the pre-
sent federal States are of deep interest to US,
and that we ought ever to do all that we hon.
orably and loyalty may to give further impulse
TO the force which promises at some future
time to break up the league Of our enemies"
The Virginia legislature has passed the salt
bill in effect that IL acceptable terms cannot
be made with owners of salt property the
latter is TO be impressed and worked on State
account
Several Of the largest tobacco growing
counties of Virginia have held public meetings
and resolved to cultivate no cotton the present
year.
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THE GLASS BLOWERS announce positively


their last entertainment this evening at Lam
caster hall. These entertainments have been
largely attended by the old and the young, the
grave and the gay; in fact, the elite of our
art of glass blowing, and many of the ladies
receive specimens of the art. Some of them.
worth from So to $40, are given away each
evening by corresponding numbers. They al
SO, each evening, close with social dance.
free to their patrons; and we may add that
this last part of the entertainment, as well as
the first, is conducted with propriety, and the
very best of music is furnished by Heywood's
full quadrille band; the dancing community
have pleasant time for two or three hours,
while those who do not take part amuse them
selves by looking on from the galleries. This
evening, one of the leading features consists
In steam Panoptican, representing the last
retreat of JEFF. Daris by steam power, pursued
by the old man himself. And notwithstand-
ing the great expense of this machine, it will
be given away as one of the numerous pres
ents to be awarded to the visitors, by cores
ponding numbers. We would also call atten-
ton to the grand matinee for children, this af-
ternoon at o'clock, when one hundred pres
ents are to be given away to the little folks,
and the admission is only ten cents.
The "Phat Boy" who is a great blower, win
be on hand to please his friends.
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u There is much talk and gossip among
the fair holders of subscription papers about
the Readings and the celebrated young gen.
tlemen who are undoubtedly to win bright
laurels next week. 1t is well that the ladies
thus feel an interest In the sanitary movement
now on hand, for now success Is sure Prof
Hubbard has received fiattering notices from
the press. One we have received we give our
readers
Humphrey Hall was crowded on Wednesday
evening to its utmost capacity by as fine rep
resentative and appreciative audience as ever
convened within the walls of any public place
In town, to listen to the Readings as previously
announced. The exercises were listened to
with delight by the vast gathering. and with
increasing interest to the close, Mr.. Hubbard
giving the highest proof Of his talent and skill
as an elocutionist. Miss Mcbride and Handy
Andy were the dessert of the feast, Mr. II.
reading the latter to the utter dissatisfaction
of aching and complaining sides of all the peo-
pie, who, at this stage of the proceedings, re-
CURED the reading of the riot act" to stop
their continual interruptions of the speaker.
But they couldn't help it.
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BEFORE JUDGE WARE.

TUESDAY. In Acknowledgements Call,
trust for the minor children of said Nelson,)
as well as in her own right, libels three-eighths
Of the schooner Jasper, her tackle and appar-
Ell, against Ephraim Ally of Dresden, and
against all other persons.
The complainants allege that they are the
true and lawful owners of .three-eighths Of
said vessel, and that the possession thereof has
for long time been withheld from them by
Joseph Call and Ephraim Ally.
The respondent contended that Mrs. Call
had sold her share Of the vessel to one John
McNear, and that, subsequently, said schoon-
er was taken on an execution against said Nc
Near, and sold by the officer to said Ephraim
Ally, according TO law; and the respondent
AYERS that he is the true and lawful owner of
said vessel.
The libel was dismissed for want Of juris-
diction, without costs. r. X. Sewall for libel
lants. E. and F. Fox for respondent.
Charles Pinkham and Manson ID. Pinkhan,
libellants, VS.. ]. and ]. Maddox, owners of
schooner Australia. Libel for wages. The
case has been defaulted, but there was an
agreement on file that there should be time
fixed for heaiing. Mr.. Sewall, for libellants,
contended for an immediate hearing. Mr..
Drummond, who appeared for respondents at
the request of Wales Hubbard, their counsel,
contended that time should be fixed for the
hearing, as specified in the agreement on file.
Judge Ware thought the case should be dis
posed Of, as ID had been on the docket for two
years. Mr.. Drummond said he could not APP
pear II the case was heard at the present time,
for he could not put in an answer, as the re-
spondents resided In Boothbay. The default
was then taken on and the case was con-
tinued until Wednesday next r. K. Sewsll
for iibeIlants. Wales Hubbard for respondents.
In the case Of British brig Annette, the de-
eision Of the Court viii be given at II o'clock
this morning.
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The Remains of General Sumner.

SYRACUSE, March "a.
The body of Maj. Gen. Sumner was remov-
ed from his residence TO the City Hall at 9 I-2
o'clock this morning, under military escort
from the 5lst regiment, and the sound OF
muffied drums, where it remains in state, and
Is being visited by thousands of our citizens
and many Others coming in from the country.
The body is lying upon a cataialque, under a
canopy, handsomely decorated with flowers,
interspersed with the emblems of mourning
and draped with numerous flags. The massive
burial case Is adorned with boquets and natur-
al flowers, and entwined with stars and stripes.
military guard is on duty over the remains.
The funeral will take place at IL O'Clock to-
morrow forenoon, aud will be the most impos-
ing affair of the kind ever witnessed in West
ern or Central New York. About 10000
people visited the remains during the day.
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Search Of an American Ship by British
Gunboat.
Reported Destruction of Vessels by the
Retribution.
Another Pirate on the High Seas.
PHILADELPHIA. March d.

PHILADELPHIA, March "a.
Jay Cooke, United States Subscription
Agent, announces the conversion of 81 POO.
600 legal tenders into five twenties to-day,
making S2,000,000 in two days and 5000 900
in ten days.
Bark American, which arrived to-day from
Port au Prince, report March I'd, off Nicola
Mole, was boarded by the British gunboat
Plover, who overhauled the ships papers and
left. March 3d. 2 p. NJ, was boarded by
boat abreast of Inaqua, which gave information
received by British revenue cutter, that the
privateer Retribution was III Crooked Island
Passage, and had taken several American yes-
sells, run them ashore on Long Island and dis
charged their cargoes. The rebels had sold
part Of a cargo to merchants on Fortune Is
land, and had chartered and loaded schooner
with salt to run the blockade. March IL, lat.
81 AS, Ion. IA so, passed a small schooner bound
South, painted white, topmasts down, having
her decks crowded with men dressed in blue
clothing and white caps. Supposed her to be
privateer. After coming in sight of the
American, all the men except three went be-
low, and the schooner proceeded on her course.
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Destruction OF the National The.,er.

At quarter before two o'clock this morn
ing an officer Of the second station discov cred
hames issuing from the rear roof of the Ma
tional Theater, on Portland street. The fire
spread with surprising rapidity and a light
wind carried masses OF huge live cinders upon
the roofs OF the wooden structures between
Traverse and Causeway streets, enlisting the
efforts OF good portion of the population in
that section 10 save their dwellings. In half
an hour part of the rear wall fell with a loud
crash. The fire also destroyed that portion of
the building Mt l9S Friend street. occupied by
David Tilson d Son, skaters. The front Of
the theater building was occupied, on the
South corner by WIN. +. Teulon, jr, Apoth-
ecary, and on the North, by Mike Carroll as a
saloon. Most Of Mr.. Teuion's stock of fancy
goods, DC, was saved. So complete was the
destruction of the interior OF the theater be-
fore the fire was discovered, that the efforts OF
the hremen were futile 10 save the building
itself, although they prevented the flames
nom communicating with the neighboring
buildings.
The National Theater was erected in the
summer Of 1852. Ii was about $50 feet long
by ~ feet frout on Portland street, the rear
resting on Friend street. The Interior was
eonsDodious and well arranged. the audItori-
um being about 30 feet In diameter, and with
the galleries capable Of seating about 300
persons. The stage was 90 feet deep by 70
feet ~ide, and well adapted 20 the class Of per
fcrmanee- usually played At this theater, chief.
y melo-drAma-l Boston Advertiser, 2sth.
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Municipal ceurs--narcb a.

Ann Earny. for assault. and battery on Mar
esrei Batter. was sned ~ and costs. Com
mitted.
Thomas forristal. Cor assault and battery on
bis wis. ~as hned elo snd costs, and ordered
70 recogniss 10 The sun Of sioa. with sarefies
10 keep the peace ain asoufhs. He paid the
nse and cost, and furnished shs suresssH.
Patrick Gii'esns wss brosghs up charged
sifh committing assault sEss battery On Thon-
- Mccormlck. The complainant having ae-
kno~iedgsd Satisfaction, IN writing. Chr the IN
Jury complained q. defendant was discharged
en- payment ~ costa.
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Consumption,

IN every Instance when In the stages where
the lungs are not fully involved
The most obstinate Of nervous or sick Head
ache Neuralgia 10 the head. face and extremities,
with acute Rheumatism, are instantly relieved, and
with chronic rheumatism, are permanently cured In
. sw applications
EVfo the Ladies DR.. ID. especially calls. who arc
sufferers with Dropsy Debility Luc horrh( hites
Inflammation and Falling Of the Womb, Abscesscs
Tumon aud Cancers Of the womb. and viii guaran.
tee q permanent cure IN every case.
For Supprcssions. Irregularities painful Mcnstrus-
tions. Neuralgia Of the Womb with all their entail.
ing ills. there Is agent In the world efficient In
curing Electricity In many cases serious obstruc-
tons be broken up In few moments and in ev-
cry case u 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 . full recovery Of health.
+. :. DR.. ID. first introduced Electricity for ex-
tracing teeth without pain. To those having decay
ed 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. Is. For extracting Minerals and Humors from
the system, we use the electro chemical Baths.
Office hours from to 1; II to 8; and to In the
evening. Consultation Free. mch2< iscdam
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DLECTRICITY.

" n. DEMISG. NJ. d. would most respectfully
w announce TO the citizens Of Portland aud VI
cinlty. that he has taken a suit Of rooms AZ No. IL
Ciapp's Block. corner of Congress and Elm streeis
mp stairs. where be will remain through the summer
% treat Chronic Diseases by the Eferfrop1fAe treat
lie woaid especially invite the afflicted that are
laboring under any old and nreterate chronic dis.
ease, IN the form OF Scrosnla, Hip Disease. White
swelling. Erysipeiss. salt Rhenm, letter Rash aud
every hnmor Of whatever kind character; likewise
spinal Diseases. Curvature Of the spine, St yitAs
Dance. Pits Paralysis, Contracted Muscles. Dssort-
"a Limbs, Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint General De-
bility. Habitat Constipation kc We woald ike
wise call the attention Of the public 10 peculiar
manner OF curing
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~ Hon. Henry NJ. Rice, Of Minnesota
whose term Of service in the United States
Senate expired with the last Congress, has
written letter declining to be candidate for
Governor OF the State.
u John Trimble, prominent Union
man in Nashville, has freed his slaves, thirteen
In number, and it is reported that VIM. +.
Berry, another Union citizen, has done the
same thing
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AID FOR SUFFERERS IN MIssoURI.-We
are authorized to say that Major Dole, Post
master of this city, will take charge of monies
contributed for the relief of the sufferers in
Western Missouri, and will forward the same
to Mrs Gen. Phelps.
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NOTICE.

SYLVAN SHuRrLEFy aud JARVIS c. STEVENS. do
ing business under the arm name of A. \. SHURF r.
LEFFS co. "a q So Middle street. Portland. No
are this day edmtted equal partners in the frm Of
FRANCIS Z. FAX0N 4 CO.,
Boston. The business will be continued In Boston
under the same drm name ~ heretofore; and IN
Portland under the arm name of A & s. SHrRrIrrv
Co. tSignedl FRANCIS Z. FAxON
1SAACF. BRACKET.
SYLVAN SHURTLEFF,
JARVIS G. STEVENS.
Portland, March 10, 1858. mchaO as WV
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

LNRANCIs Y. FAxON and IsAAcF BRAcxrrr,
IL doing business under the drm usne OF FKAN-
CTS n. Fd1Ok Z co SO North Market Street, Bos-
ton. Mass this day admitted equal partners in
the firm Of
A. Il s. SHURTLEFF 4 CO.,
Portland. Ne. The business will he continued In
Portland uader the same firm name as heretofore
ana IN Boston under the firm name Of FRANCIS r.
FAxoN q Co.
lsignedl SYLVAN SHURTLEFF,
JARVIS 4. STEVENS.
FRANCIS r.. FAXON.
ISAAC n. BRACkETT.
Portland, March 10, lse3
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Opening of q New Canal-Two of Farragut's
Gunboats ct the Lower Mouth of the
Vicksburg Canal

CAIRO, March a.
Memphis papers of Sunday report another
canal or cut OF being opened from the Missis-
sippi, 80 miles below Helena, into Deer river
from Washington lake and into Sunflower
river, by which access to Yazoo City and
Hainss Bluff can be had
1t is also reported that two of Farragut's
gunboats have reached the lower mouth Of
Vicksburg canal. One small boat has passed
into Lake Providence. The water is rushing
into the lake at rapid rate.
The federal force at Greenwood is still held
In check by the rebel battery.
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Large Rebel Force at Danville, Ky.

LOUISVILLE, March "a.
The rebels, reported from 5000 to 10000
strong, with a much larger force following
them, have taken possession of Danvlle, Ky.
They crossed Cumberland river, via Mill
Spring, TO Somerset
There are no rebels at Glasgow or Num-
louisville, or in that section of the State.
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Miitsry-From Port Royal and Beaufort.

Col. Brown, Assistant Adjutant General OF
Massachusetts, Gen. Moraw. Col. Lipptt, Mai.
Balch, Col. Duncan of Rhode Island, and Mai.
Knight of Providence, waited upon General
Wool to-day on business connected with the
Department of the East Subsequently the
party paid visit to the New England Rooms.
The U. 5. steamer Guide, from Port Royal
and Beaufort, has arrived. She brought a
number of passengers, so disabled and sick
soldiers, and lbs discharged soldiers from the
Marine artillery. Maj. c. o. Rogers is among
the passengers.
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LEcrUkKs on PHrsIoIooy-Profsssor o.
LsAry ~in give . brief course Of Lee
sares on Physiology, Phrenoiogy, &e-, At
Asehanles' H.il. commencing On Friday eve
Mag. These lectures are 10 be Illustrated
with HE sPlendid cabinet. which has been
largely Increased since his last visit to Port
land Ths admission On Friday evening will
b free.
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GRAND BALL.-The complimentary ball to
Wm l.. Morse comes off tomorrow evening
at Lancaster Hall. Great preparations have
been made for it. The Military and Firemen
will appear in uniform, and it will be a sight
well worth seeing Secure your tickets in
season, or you may be deprived of the chance
oil purchasing one. They are going off rapidly
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PoRrLANn. May It'll. 1852.


FlNHE undersigned. being DESTROYS TO change his
Il business, offers for sale his stock of DRUGS
AND MEDICINES.
ma this an excellent opportunity. This store has
been long established. and is doing good busi-
ness. Address J. A GILMAN,
mch2l d2ws Hallowell Ma
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INDIAN Raid into Texas.

hANsAs tiTf, MATCH "a.
A gentleman Just from Santa Fe states that
a large body of Indians, consisting of Canaan
ches, Navajoes and other border tribes, have
returned from an expedition to Texas, where
they captured 600 horses, a large number Of
cattle, and destroyed much property, and
killed many Texans.
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Lieut.. Col. Gardner OF the Tth Connecticut
Regiment 20 be Arrested.

An order Il to be issued to-day for the ar
rest Of Lieut. Col. Gardner, 81 the Tth Conn.
Regiment, who is charged with obtaining I'M
der false pretsnees the signatures Of q number
OF men In this regiment 10 the peace resolu-
ton, la order 10 affect the election at home
IL has created great indignation among the
regiments from that State, who are loud IN
their denuncistion Of peace measures.
Connecticut has the post Of honor In the
great impending battle.
Gen. Tenny commands the Union forces
from North Carolina. Everything indicates
success.
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ELEcTRIcITY.-Th lecture this evening on
Electricity, as connected with the cures of
certain diseases, at Mechanics Hall, will be
free to the public. 1t viii undoubtedly be in
structive as well as novel and amusing.
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BOARD AND ROOMS.

hEsTRABLE ROOMS at kINGsBURY's. cor
~ ner OF Congress aud Wilmot streets. very
pleasant parl6r chamber 'FRONT.' with one or more
rooms attached convenient for four
that may desire parior accommodate ons-fu finished
or not. suit ofssooms first floor convenient for
doctor. dentist. or a family.
s-Rooms TO letby the day or week. with or with
ut board. mchaO div
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From Fortress Monroe !.

FORTRESS MONROE. March %.
The General Court is ordered to assemble
at Norfolk to-day for the trial of such prison.
ers as may be brought before it,
large feet of schooners which have been
here for harbor sailed to-day
Our gunboats have been practising at New
port News to-day.
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Adjournment Of the Missouri Legislature.
JEFFERSON Cry. March %.

The Missouri Legislature adjourned to-day
without providing Tor new State Convention.
The Governor will probably call convention
together, which will consider and perhaps per-
feet some plan of emancipation in the State.
The union or conservative wing OF the eman-
cipation party nominated Oliver Wiley for
Governor to-day. Ii Is unknown whether the
democrats will nominate ticket
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skirm,sh with auantren's Rebel Cavalry.

KANSAS CITY, March %.
On Sunday morning scout of fifty men of
the 9Th Cavalry came upon Quan.rells guer-
rillas, 200 or 300 strong, near Blue Springs
A short skrmish ensued. Our forces retreat
ed, losing nine killed, several wounded and
five missing. The rebel loss is unknown
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II The next Quarterly meeting Of the
Knox coansy Association Of Sons Of Temper
snes viii be held Al RockIand. Tuesday, 2sth
instant
y Hon. John cochrane. the distinguished
Democrat. made speech at the Cooper Insti-
tute. New York, on Friday evening. In which
he took ground strongiy In favor Of armIng the
blacks At the South
- The Augusta Age and the saeo Dem
erat have both alluded 10 the crowd Of people
attracted 10 the Senate Chamber by Mr.. Wig
gas late speech. Crowded to repletion," is
their language How convenient Is the rule
OF Multiplication! AT no time while Mr.. w.
was speaking was the chamber more than half
full-all comfortably seated, and yet there was
room.
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Discharge Of JackAlow from Arrest.
TRENTON. n i March "a

The United States Cir cult Court met to-
day. AT the suggestion OF the court, a nolle
prosequi was entered In the Jackalow case,
and he was directed to be discharged. Doubts
about the jurisdiction and inability 20 get wit
nesses was the cause. II has been three years
since he was first tried.
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Gardeners Notice.

YNHE subscriber. late Gardener for Hon. }.
- Brown, would notify his friends and the public
that he may be found at ELMWOOD NURSERI.
ct Woodford's Corner where he will be happy 10
wait on them He will attend to jobbng IN gardens.
green-houses and graperies. at reasonable RAVES
Street, in Portland, or at Elmwood Nursery, viii
be promptly answered.
JOHN BELL.
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Real ESTATE Omice--Lime street.

Il have at my disposal one Of the most desirable
i Houses in the West End of the City, Considering
particulars enquire of JOHN q PROfTOR
March 4-Sw