The Portland daily press., 1863-03-23
ORIGINAL AND sELECTE ID.

gB On the first page-Genuine Democra-
cy; Water Power in Saccarappa.
sg- On the fourth page-In Memorian, an
original poem; a Historic Debate
sg- The Bangor Wing says the recent cold
snap is attributed to the meeting of the Poles
in New York.
sB- The Selectmen of Pittston have al
lowed Mrs. T. Page 5000 for damages received
from an imperfect sidewalk.
sY- The New Bedford Mercury says the
morality in the rebel army is nearly Is per
cent greater than in our owr. Mortality
would have been right-toat
sg Woodstock, Vermont, has six postoffi-
ces- Woodstock, Woodstock Valley, North
Woodstock, East Woodstock, South Wood
stock aud West Woodstock.
sy The Irish citizens of Bangor celebra-
ted st. Patricks day with dinner, sentiments,
speeches, &c. 1t was made very interesting
occasion, judging from the report in the
Times.
sU- The police of Richmond are fully oc-
cuped in quelling disturbances at the grogge-
ries, where rebel whiskey is sold. The stars
are down upon the "bars."-I Louisville Jour
nal
sVr I. j. Southland, Esq, of Richmond,
was up the Kennebec few days since pur-
chasing ship stock for his own yard, and pur-
chased sufficient quantity of knees for two
ships.
IF The "peace" democrats are constantly
declaiming against mob law--but we are in
formed that on Saturday last, in the town of
fremont, Hancock county, Union meeting
was broken up by copperhead mob. The
particulars we have not yet received, and will,
thesefore defer any comments.- Bangor
Wing.
sB- The Brunswick Telegraph, whose ed
itor has just returned from trip as far east as
Waldoboro, says at Newcastle lots Of undressed
timber is hauled into the yards, and probably
several vessels are to go up this season. Seven
are to be built at Thomaston. One is on the
stocks at Waldoboro, and it is now contem-
plated to put up eight in all.
sY- A number of well known Copperheads
having procured specimens of the smallest
kind Of coin, the copper cent, have had them
manufactured into breast Plus TO wear as badg-
es to distinguish them as belonging to that
clan of politicians. 1t is quite unnecessary
they carry the mark of the reptile In their
countenances.
sT Mr.. Seward plainly intimates that the
only way in which the Conference can help
restore the Union to its pristine condition, Is
by the due and regular presence in Congress
k..s sod and dali for
the States from which they are sent. This is
taking very high ground indeed, and proves
how determined the Americans are not 10
tolerate any foreign nterierence.-l Liverpool
Post.
u There are symptoms OF forward
movement in Gen. Hooker,s army. The trans.
portation resources are being cut down, and
officers have been notified that all superiuou:
baggage must be sent home. The officers Of
the line are to be allowed nothing in the shape
of camp equipage, except shelter tents, which
they can carry on their backs. This means ar
active and probably arduous campaign.
ry- A letter from Dartmouth College to
| the editor of the Boston journal contradict.
the report that the faculty of the college voted
en- masse against Prof Patterson, Republican
| Congressman elect from the third New Hamp
shire district. President Lord and two pro
fessors voted the Democratic ticket; thrice,
professors supported the Republican candi
dates.
gB- A friend has placed in our hands a CO
py of the La Sentinelle de Thibodaux, papel
printed in French, in Thibodaux, La. L
bears date Nov. 20, 1862, and indicates a fam
inc in newspaper stock the extent of which
we had scarcely dreamed Of 1t is printed oil
the back of common wau paper. Wher
down east publishers are reduced to such al
extremity they. may well complain Of hare
times.
ry-From the account given by Capt
Staples, of the brig Emily Fisher of Eastport
which vessel was captured by the pirate Retri
button, it appears that the British wreckers a
the Bahamas were in collision with the Retri
| button. The Retribution was condemned a
Nassau. The captain gave his name as Cap
tain John Priestby, but Capt Staples says h
is known as Captain Locke, and belongs il
Calais in this State.
u An omnibus driver at East Boston
few days since, left his horses for a momen
while standing near the Ferry slip, when the.
became frightened and ran towards the slip
The passengers, five ladies', two children ant
two gentlemen, all succeeded in jumping on
without serious injury. The horses leaped in
to the water, and with the carriage immediate
ly sank. The Herald says, "as anarrow escape
from fearful accident, the case has but few
parallels. The driver of the coach cannot b.
too severely censured for his carelessness il
leaving his horses unattended under sucl
| circumstances"