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The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
FORTRESS MONROE, June 7.

FORTRESS MONROE, June T.
The flag of truce steamer State of Maine
arrived from City Point at nine o'clock last
night She brought down 49S Union prison.
ers, who were transferred TO steamer New
York and left this morning for Annapolis.
Propeller Eastern State arrived this morn
ing with $50 rebel prisoners en- route for City
Point to be exchanged.
The Richmond Enquirer of the 4th has the
following:
Francis p. Blair, son of the Yankee Post
master General, who deserted to our troops
in Virginia some time ago and Joined the
Maryland line, has got himself into sundry
scandalous scrapes while hanging around the
city. He was yesterday put into Castle Thun-
der until further orders.
Mobile, 4h.-The corn crop in Alabama
and Western Georgia is in a most fourishng
condition and promises an abundant yield, the
late rains being very beneficial.
The Enquirer says, it is reported that Yam
kee gunboat and two transports filled with
troops passed up Mattapony river to Walker
town on Thursday night.
Yesterday the enemy made their appearance
in King William County in the vicinity of the
Court House, committing their usual depreda-
tons. A heavy column OF smoke was observ-
ed in the direction of Walkertown, which led
to the conclusion that the vandals were de-
stroying the Touring mill at that place. An
adequate force has been sent to drive the ma
rauders of.
Steamer Express leaves this afternoon for
City Point with 240 rebel prisoners.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
Meeting of New York Editors.

NEW YORK, June s.
AT a meeting of editors, held to-day, Horace
Greeley, of the Tribune, Jas. Brooks, of the
Express, VIM. z. Prime, of the Journal of
Commerce, and various Others being present.
resolutions were adopted, to the following eff
feet:
We recognize and affirm the duty of fidelity
to the Constitution, Government and the Laws
of our country, and that treason and rebellion
are crimes; that while we emphatically dis
claim and deny any right as inhearent in
Journalists to incite, advocate, abet, uphold
or justify treason or rebellion, we respectfully,
but firmly assert the right OF the press to
criticse, freely and fearessly, the acts of those
charged with the administration of the gov
eminent, and of their civil and military subor-
dinates, and that any limitation of this right
created by the necessity of war, should be
confined TO localities where hostilites exist
and are eminently threatening.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
New York Market.

NEW YORK, June 8.
Cotton-quiet and unchanged; sales at IS a SIC for
middling uplands.
Flour State and Western dull and 10c lower;
Superiine State 90 az 20; Extra do 6 20 az IS ;
choice do 80 az 10; Round Hoop Ohio 90
q 20; choice do 25 "a 7 IS; Superfinc Western
g. 5 q %; common 10 good Extra do 20 a. 90;
Southern 10c lower; Mixed to good 400 700; Fancy
and Extra 05 a 0 35; Canada l0c lower common
Extra 10 q 6 90; Extra good TO choice 05 a rs.
wheat-2c lower; Chicago spring Is az 40; Mil
waukee Club % a Al; Amber Iowa AZ a, l as /;
extra choice SO; Winter Red Western As a 81 /;
Amber Michigan / So a / S.
Corn-heavy and &c lower; Mixed Western sound
% q IS; new do 70 q IA White Western &c q II;
Yellow Western rs q II.
Beef-quet.
Pork-du, heavy and lower; Mess IL so a II IS
for old and II 80 a II Is for new; Prime 10 Is az
IL 90 for old and new.
Sugar-frm but less active; New Orleans 81 az IL;
Muscovado 10l a l2t.
Molasses-firm with fair demand; Porto Rico As
a so.
Freights to Liverpool-very quiet, owing to strike
of the steyedores.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Arrival of an Immense Caravan Of Ne
groes, &c.
Proposition to form State Government for
Louisiana.
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
ITEMS FROM vICKSBURG.
The Late Battle at Port Hudson.

Steamer Continental, from New Orleans I'd,
arrived at II o'clock tonight. Purser Graft
has furnished the press with full files of the
Era, from which we make the following ex-
tracts:
An immense caravan, comprising 900 wag-
ons filled with negroes to the number of 5000,
5000 mules and horses, and 1900 head of cattle,
together with nearly all the troops in Frehe
county as guards, the advance regiment being
the 4lst Mass, under Col. Chckering, arrived
at New Orleans, from Barris Landing, on the
30th. On the march they had several Skin
mishes with guerrilas, who infested the coun-
try and hung on the rear of our column. Many
of those protesting loyalty when our army
marched through some time since showed un-
mistakable qualification at the withdrawal
of our forces. Several officers who delayed
leaving Franklin until our force passed were
captured by guerrillas.
The funeral of Col. Cowles took place on
the 30th.
A committee of the Union associations have
requested Gov. Shepley to order registra-
ton of the voters of the State, in order that
loyal citizens can select delegates to con-
vention, at which they will organize State
government for Louisiana, loyal to the United
States. Gov Shepley, in long letter, cheer
fully promised all the aid in his power.
The Era of the 31st ult, have dispatches
from up the river, saying Porter's two fleets,
one above the other below Vicksburk, are
within three miles of each other, and are i'm
regular communication. Supplies of all kinds
are regularly received.
On the 22d, after hard fight, the fleet sill
enced all the hill batteries at Vicksburg aad
then raked the water and bluff batteries for
two hours.
Grants and Pemberton's forces were muzzle
to muzzle and Grant was receiving reinforce
ments rapidly.
The only reference to the fight at Port Hud-
son on the 9th ult., is the following in the
Era of the I'd inst:
HEADQUARTERS 10TH ARMY CORPS,
Port Hudson, May %.
A severe battle was fought here yesterday
by the Federals under Gen. Banks and the
rebel garrison. Loss considerable on both
sides, but it will fall short of the first estimate
Our forces advanced to the enemys works,
and hold their position to-day.
The Era says: "Since the above was re-
ceiyed we have most satisfactory information
in regard to the progress of the siege of Port
Hudson, but which from prudential motives
we refrain from publishing. Our forces are
gradually gaining on the enemy, and few
days will decide the fate of that rebel strong
hold"
Other New Orleans papers received contain
nothing different, but are filed with lists of
rebel killed and wounded at Charlottesville,
and other secesh matters.
All officers serving on detached duty in and
around New Orleans have been ordered to
their regiments at Port Hudson.
The papers do not contain any details what
ever of military movements or lists of casual
ties in the late fight at Port Hudson, nor do
they state whether reinforcements have been
sent there.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
rmEATRIcAL.-The charming Kate PLAYED

THEATRIcAL.-Th charming Kate played
beautifully last evening, as a matter of course.
She looked like girl of fifteen in "The Little
Treasurer" Tonight the novelty of an Irish
impersonation-tha of Kate O'Brien-will be
presented, in which she will sing kathleen
Mavorneen'' and "Savourneer Deelish," to
be followed by the drama OF the "The Conf
cal Countess" and the new farce entitled "a
Bachelors Bedroom" Let there be rush on
the occasion.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
From Tennessee,

NASHVILLE, June s.
Our forces pursued the retreating rebels to
Spring Hill. 1t is rumored to-day that they
have evacuated that place. Our loss in the
engagement was so killed, wounded and mis-
sing. The rebel loss is double that.
Parties of guerrilas burnt the bridge over
Little Hapth river at Brentwood Sunday fore
noon. Damage slight, and the trains are run
ming to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
BY J. $. WATSON.

Ascstsn Sale sf . Chair Maaufncssry.
WEDNESDAY. June 10, 1863, at IL O'Clock, A. NJ,
on the premises,
Situated at North Ashburnham Depot Worcester
county. Mass, Village and Post ONCE called Bur
rageyille.)
The property consists of about $50 acres Of land
70 of il timbered and valuable, adjoining the rail-
road the water privilege of the best in the coun-
Try on Miller's river. large pond, IA feet fall tho
dam safe, being mostly natural one; good Saw
Mill; shop and tools for making several kinds Of
chairs Paint shop at depot 40xS0 three stories high
several buildings for drying and storing lumber and
stock; four dwelling houses. two Of them double;
store, barn; . good foundation, 40xl0o. where .
building was burned; large breast wheel, but little
damaged
The water privilege and buildings are situated
within 80 rods of the railroad depot.
The establishment at small cost could be convert
ed into Wooden Mandatory, or Tannery and shoe
Mandatory, abundance Of bark near byl It 10
well adapted for making Pianoforte Cases, any
kind OF wooden ware. 1t was especially designed
for the Chair business and Is in good fair condition
for use, having been lately repaired at cost Of s400
IL desired. $1,000 can remain ON mortgage.
For further particulars address WIN. II. BUR-
RAGE BurrAgeye. Mas. q. r. DRURY. Boston,
or y. DRURY, Warren, Mass. je3dlw
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09

% The Ladies' Committee, in compliance
with the demand of the Sanitary Commission,
nave large number of bed-sacks which, it is
desirable should be made at their rooms. Will
not our loyal women come forward to the
work? They have also on hand, large
number of hospital garments, which are ready
to be made.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09

PIANIsT.-Not the least among the attrac-
tions at Deering Hall is the excellent Piano
Forte music by Mr.. J. Davenport Kelrison, a
young English gentleman, who has recently
arrived in this country. The piano he uses
at the hall is not seven octave one, nor is it
of the best kind, but Mr.. Kerrison will per-
Mazurka De Concert, composed by himself
and dedicated to Miss Kate Reynolds.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
Financial.

IHILADELPHIA, julio ..
Jay Cooke, u S. Subscription Agent, reports
the sale of 81 ,034 600 worth of 5-2O's on Sat
urday, and to-day s1O70,0O0 at the various
agencies in New York, Philadelphia, Boston
and Baltimore. The West subscribers are re-
ceiving bonds up to May 18th. and arrange
ments are being made by the Department to
make deliveries more promptly.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
Matters at Helena.

CAIRO, June s.
Information from Helena says our pickets
were driven in Thursday night, but no demon
stration of force was made. 1t is stated that
there are four rebel brigades in that vicinity
Gen. Prentiss is confident of his ability to
withstand any attack that may be made.
There is nothing later from Vicksburg.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09

OCEAN HousE.-To-day Mr.. Chamberlain,
the pleasant and accommodating proprietor
of this old and popular resort, win open his
house for the season. He announces that no
transient company will be entertained on the
Sabbath. There is no more delightful drive
In this vicinity than to the Ocean House, and
an excellent dinner will always await you
there
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09

NEW BUsINEss.-Messrs. Randall & Nc
Alster, dealers in wood at No. 81 CONNER
cial Street, are about to extend their business
to embrace coal. They have leased portion
of Galt's Wharf, above the Elevator, and will
commence to-day to erect building I25 feet
long by 40 feet wide, for the storage of coal,
cargoes of which they expect soon to receive.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09

On The lecture Of William Wells Brown,
to be delivered ut Mechanics Hall this even
ing, will doubtless be an extremely interesting
one, as Mr.. Brown is fully capable of treating
Man." in an able manner, as the experience he
has been subjected to, added to his enlarged
observation, must make him highly competent
to speak on this theme. Mr.. Browns book,
on his tour in England. is very readable, and
he is an eloquent speaker.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09

SALE oE VEssELs.-We understand that
the Brig Essex, of this port, was sold yesterday
for $4,000.
one-half of the Brig Hattie S. Emery has
also been sold to Capt Henry L. Gregg and
others at the rate of $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
A G. E N t.
y. Il. howard,
Exchange Street -. Portland.

This invention. the result Of practical experience
having now undergone the thorough test of extern
sve practical use in hotels. public institutions steam
boarding -houses and private families.is
fdently presented to the public superior In point
of economy, safety, durability, Of management
convesience. and above all, in the unrivaed man.
in which IL does its work to any other invention
of the kind now in use.
II Is q perfect Oven, doing everything required of
II in the most superior manner II viii roast at the
same time many different kinds OF meat the
oven can contain. and each piece will be perfectly
sweet and free from the gases arising from the differ
ent varieties as the gases are let of through
cape pipe al the top.
For baking bread and pastry this Oven is without
a rival. the heat is regulated by hampers at the
bottom, and is under the perfect control of the opcr
ator. 1t is not excelled in point of economy the
heat required is generated within the oven. The
terial from which it is manufactured being q non
conductor and constructed with airchambers. here
is radiation of heat. and small quantity of fuel
will keep il going for hours.
Seven sizes manufactured suitable for the
smallest private FIRMLY, or for steamers and hotels of
the largest class.
No. 3 is especially adapted to the use of private
families, being convenient place to heat water for
tea.
The undersigned is prepared to manufacture and
sell the above Ovens and Rights for the same in any
city or town in the State of Maine.
r. s. STEVENS.
South Paris jane 6, 1868. jes
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09

sBr The funeral of Mr.. +. w. Nichols was
attended yesterday afternoon at the Chestnut
Street M. Z. Church, Rev. Mr.. Clark officiat-
ing. A body Of the Knights Templar were in
attendance, but owing to the bad state of the
weather and walking, the touching burial SER
vice of the order was performed in the church.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
Land nj Auction.

+. NJ. PATTEN. Auctoneer-Ofhce, ~ Exchange 81.
WILL be sold on Thursday, June 18th, ut II NJ.
w available piece Of Land near the head o
Cross, and corner of Middle streets.
This lot has front of thirty eight feet on Cross
street, extending back one hundred and eleven feet
to the rear of stores Union street owned by Henry
Goddard, Esq. The wooden building on the lot will
be sold with the land
Sale on the premises and positive.
For particulars call on Mr.. JAMES TODD, or tho
Auctioneer. my22 dtd
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Sale atAuction.

I'M Wednesday, July 18th, unless previously sold
~ at private sale House No. 40 on the side of
India street. with the lot of land which stands
being tss,ss.ne Josiah Baker and his descendants
have owned for over. ninety five years past.
For further particulars inquire Of
Portland, May %, 1868. dbtf
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09

SB- Gov. Coburn is improving slowly, and
expects to return as far as Augusta to-day,
leaving by the noon train.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
Consumption,

n every instance when in the acute stages. or where
the lungs not fully involved.
The most obstinate cases Of nervous sick Head
ache Neuralgia in the head. face and extremities.
with acute rheumatism, are instantly relieved and
with chronic rheumatism, are permanently cured in
. few applications.
tY-fo the Ladies DIR. ID. especially calls, who arc
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For Suppressions, Irregularities painful Menstrua-
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ing ills. there Is agent in the world efficient in
curing Electricity In many serious obstruc-
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those desiring perfect health, and the services Of tho
Oldest Medical Electrician in the United States,
most respectfully invite 70 call, rendering Ia all Q
positive assurance OF full recovery Of health.
+. y. DR.. ID. first Introduced Electricity for ex-
tracing teeth without pain To those having decay
ed teeth stumps desiring their teeth out for
setting. extend polite invitation. During tho
operation the person experiences pleasing and in
vigorating sensation,
NIB For extracting Minerals and Humors from
the system, use the electro chemical Baths.
Patients from out of town will be accommodated
with board.
Office hours from to l. II to 6; and to in tie
evening. Consultation Free. msh24 ised3m
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
Dine at the
Merchants Exchange Eating House
IT 10 Exchange Street.
A Free Lunch every day from 10 to IL aps6
Nothing ventured, Nothing Gained,

fNHOaE having from One to Five hundred dollars
L to invest in safe thing. that will afford employ
ment and good pay for one two five years. call
at 229 Congress Street. ''Strke while the iron is
hot as the best chances rapidly being taken up
June diff
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09

CENTRAL CHURCH. - The business affairs
growing out of the rebuilding of Central
Church, were satisfactorily completed yester-
day, and thesdeed of transfer was made from
Mr.. V. c. Hanson, who purchased the proper
ty last year, to the Trustees for the benefit of
the society, one of the conditions being that
the pews in the church shall not be sold, but
rented to the occupants. The church was
opened last evening for the purpose Of leasing
the pews, and the sittings in a portion of Them
A fixed rental had been appraised on each
pew, varying from IS to $50 per annum, and
a choice was offered upon that amount.
The highest amount offered was $50 for pew
No. go, which was bid by Mr.. VIM. A. Hyde.
Mr.. Geo. II. Hanson was the next highest bid
der, offering $55 for No. 81; Mr.. v. c. Han
son, $50 for No. 81; and about fifteen pews
were let at $50 for choice; then the bidding
went gradually down to SIS, about sixty pews
being disposed of in all. The meeting was
then adjourned to next Thursday evening.
The society commences anew in a promising
manner, with a very Beautiful and commodious
church ediiice, which is nearly free from debt.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09

PoPPENBURG's BANDING are informed
that Mr.. Poppenburg has received orders for
his band to leave Fort Preble and report at
Washington, where it is expected they will be
stationed permanently. Mr.. Poppenburg
thinks it will take some two weeks to get
ready for their departure, and he has written
to 1t. Col. Green, commanding the regiment,
for leave to have the time of his departure ex-
tended until after the 4th Of July, as he is de-
sirous to accept the invitation of the Commit
tee Of Arrangements, already extended to
him, to take part in the celebration of that
day.
BY the way, we hear it suggested that
complimentary benefit should be rendered to
this fine band, as a rcnembrancer of their
pleasant sojourn among us. Madame Anna
Bishop, just previous to her leaving the city,
offered to take part with her troupe in such
grand concert as might be arranged for, pro-
vided it should not be given until after her
return from Halifax. If the above mentioned
request of Mr.. Poppenburg is granted by Col.
Green, ample time will be given for Madame
Bishops return, so that her valuable services,
with those of her troupe, may be secured.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
VIC. mi. Associations Bonds.

DERSONS holding bonds of the Maine Charitable
III Mechanic Association can learn of purchaser
on application to the Five Cent Saving Bank No. 10l
Middle st. May 26-dtf
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
WANTS. LOST.
ELECTRICITX.

" N. DEFINING, NJ. D., would most respectfully
w announce 10 the citizens Of Portland and VI
cinity. that he has taken suit of At No. IL
Clapps Block, corner of Congress and Elm streets,
up stairs where he will remain thr ough the summer
treat Chonic Diseases by the EtectroPafhic treat
ment.
lie would especially invite the afflicted that are
laboring under any old and inveterate chronic dis
ease in the form of Scrofula, Hip Disease, White
Swelling, Erysipeas Salt Rheum, letter. Rash, and
every humor of whatever kind or character; likewise
spinal diseases, curvature of the spine, ST. vitas
Dance, fits. paralysis. contracted muscles distorted
limbs, dyspepsia liver complaint, general debility,
habitual constipation. &c. We would likewise call
the attention OF the public to peculiar Of
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
M ATTE RS BOUT TOW N.
Death of an Aged Fisherman.

Samuel Willard, whose sudden death last
Thursday has already been announced, was
one of the Oldest mariners on our coast. In
1872 he helped tow the Enterprise to sea the
day before she fought the Boxer near Monhe-
gan island. The Enterprise was towed to sea
by small boats. On her return, Mr.. Willard
boarded her prize and counted twenty-four
shot holes through the main trysail. His
memory was perfect, his knowledge of the
coast nnequaled. it's only few weeks since
he ploted the Ship Charles Cooper into this
port, an evidence of soundness OF body and
mind almost unprecedented at the advanced
age of II years.
Mr.. Willard opened the first fish market in
Portland. During fity-six seasons, and thirty
eight winters among the number, he has en-
dured the exposure ofafsherman on this coast,
having landed more fish probably than any
other man in the State, rarely seeing sick
day, hale and well to the dey of his death.
Last Thursday Mr.. Willard went out to the
fishing grounds as usual, at about nine in the
morning, accompanied by small boy. The
boy having hooked large halibut weighing
over hundred pounds, the old man took the
line. After giving the fish line three times,
twice after bringing him up to the boat, Mr..
Willard hauled him in, struck him once with
the "killer," and fell dead where he stood,
without speaking or moving. The lad, think
ing he had tainted, sprinkled his face with wa
ter, but finding him motionless called for
help from the nearest boat, which came to his
relief at once. The body was taken to land
at Simonton's Cove, where Capt. B. j. Willard,
son Of the deceased, was by chance in waiting.
to receive the sad news.
The funeral was attended by nine children.
One was on the fishing banks. Two brothers
started for him in the yacht Sparkle, kindly
placed at their disposal by the owners, found
him after sailing some ninety miles and brought
him home by Friday noon. Another brother
was absent, who sailed for Cuba years ago and
has never been heard from. The whole fami-
ly with this one exception was assembled to
pay the last honors to one, who left no ene-
mics but many friends both young and old
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09
Merchants I!

TIME advertiser is DESTROYS of getting into some
Il wholesale business-grocery preferred. Has q
good acquaintance. and if needed can furnish from
one to two thousand dollars.
Please address A. c. E., Press office.
my2S dive
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09

RAILWAY TRAFFIc.-The total receipts of
the Grand Trunk Railroad for the week end
ing May 80, were Ss4,661 20
Corresponding week last year, 63,490,23
Increase, S21,170,97
Total increase from January l, to
May 80, S1,76O,S94,71
Same period last year, 1851 ,527 ,35
Increase, s169,367,36
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-09

"a The gunboat Agawam will be towed
around to the Portland Company's wharf to-
day, to receive her machinery under the great
shears Of the works. Her boilers will be
ready, it is expected, in about three weeks.