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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

&C. DE we received notice Friday,
that having been elected an honorary member
Of the @Societie G. de "" we were requested
to attend meeting Of the Societie Saturday
evening. Circumstances prevented our at
tending, though our curiosity was strong to
find out what was meant by this mysterious
name. We learn, however, that ii is an asso-
citation formed for the purpose Of carrying out
the Grand Bal Mosque, which is to be got up
for the benefit of sick and wounded soldiers
and other charitable purposes, and which it is
proposed to have come off the latter part Of
this month. The meeting on Saturday eve
ming was large and respectable, and the mat
ter was placed In the hands of a competent
committee, who will, either, have the affair
carried out In style of unsurpassed splendor,
or not have 1t at all.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

sy- Aaron Hayden, son of Hon. Aaron
Hayden Of Eastport, has been admitted to the
U. S. Naval School on the recommendation of
Hon. F. A. Pike.
IF The new city government of Bath
will contain five physicians. DIR. Putnam, the
Mayor, has often said that man of strong
constitution could survive two physicians, but
he never knew a man to hold up against
three. Whether the city constitution will be
strong enough for five is problem yet to be
solved.
sB- Gov. Todd (Democrat) of Ohio recent
ly said in speech: "Give me ticket pledged
only TO the maintenance of this government
of ours. Then, when the war is over and the
stars and stripes again float in safety in every
State, we will go to work-Groesbeck, myself
and others-and clean out these bogus demo-
Gratis"
o. Several of our readers have put the
question to us why the Boston and Grand
Trunk Railroads do not advertise in the Press,
as it now circulates more extensively than any
other paper in the city. We can't answer.
Our columns are so crowded with advertise
ments that we have had no opportunity to
think of those who do not patronize us. The
question referred to is one that interests the
public vastly more than it does the publishers
of paper.
u Very soon after the Press was started
the Argus editorially and by its correspond
ents, opened its earth-works upon II, and new
er allowed an opportunity to slip that it did not
assail personally its senior editor This abuse
was not only personal but disgustingly low
and unmanly. Now, because we quoted the
portion Of Mr.. Springs remarks which that
paper thought prudent to omit, it whines
about our abuse, and, assuming the air of in
jured innocence, talks about our "wanton an d
unjust filings" at its assistant editor.
sB- We have received communication
from responsible party, reciting certain re-
marks heard by him, and made by a promi-
nent signer of the card against Mr.. Spring,
which communication We prefer not to publish
at present. The writer says the statements
can be proved by several responsible witnesses.
We have only to say, If the person referred to
should go to Richmond, and there make re-
marks one-tenth as unfavorable to JEFF Davis
government as those attributed to him are to
our loyal government, he ponid nerer lire 10
get d'ody. He would be furnished with six
feet OF cord In less than six hours Nothing
Affords more substantial proof of the iberali-
ty and mildness of our government toward
rebel sympathizers, than the fact that such
| fellows are allowed to run nj LARGO and 70 Mt
] ter their vile treason.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09
nArrERs ABOUr wN,

sV We are grauifed to learn that Capt.
John Edwards, jr., of this city, of the 3D. regi-
ment of Artillery, U. S. A., has been nomin-
ated to the Senate by the President, to be Ma
jor by brevet, June rs, 1862, and to be Lieut..
Col by brevet, June 80, 1852, for meritorious
and distinguished services at the battles of
Gaines Mill, Mechanicsville, Turkey Bridge,
and Malvern Hill. Capt. E. is noble fellow,
and has richly merited his spurs.
We also notice that Capt. Romeyn B. Ayres
Of this city, fifth regiment Of artillery, has
been nominated to be Major by brevet, April 49,
1862, to be Lieut. Colonel bv brevet, May .,
1852, and to be Colonel by brevet, June 30,
1852, for meritorious and important services
at the battle of Lees Mills, seige of Yorktown,
and the battles of Williamsburg and White
Oak Swamp.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09
Return ola Recommending Party.
Capture of Rebel Nails, Provisions, Horses,
&c, &c.
Northumberland and Lancaster Counties
Almost Deserted.
New YoRK. March ,

NEW IOkk, Mafcn D.
A special dispatch to the Herald from the
headquarters of the army of the Potomac,
dated yesterdaf, reports the return of the ex-
pedition under Col. Phelps, from Northumber-
land aud Lancaster counties. Heathsville, the
county seat OF the former, was surprised and
the postotfice searched. but nothing was found
The Jail was also examined, but the cells were
empty. The foragiug party sent 10 Lancaster
county captured two important rebel mails,
1000 bushels corn, 80 horses, mules, &c
Among the prisoners taken by the expedition
was Col. Claybrook OF the rebel army, who
has been active in enforcing the CONSUMPTION;
also smuggler, who has conveyed 100000
worth OF goods across the Potomac; two in
fuential rebel citizens, and two clerks in the
rebel departments at Richmond, with uuanti-
ty of letters to citizens Of Baltimore, and an
official correspondence to parties in London,
care of Barring Bros. The country was quite
barren. No rebel troops were there save few
cavalry, and very little Union sentiment was
found.
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Various Items.
New YORK. Marcel

NEW 1ORk, March Z.
The steamer Damascus, for Liverpool, takes
S4oo,OOo in specie, making shipment to-day
of over million.
The steamship Glasgow takes out S557 900
in specie, and the Borussia s94, 900. Both will
probably sail on Sunday morning.
Captain Tonklepan brands as untrue the re-
port that the Northern Light was crossed by
suspicious vessel lately.
A special Washington dispatch states that
the Alrnaden mining case will be decided in
favor of government.
The President to-day sent the names of
Major Generals Rosecrans, Couch, Hurlburt
and Schenck to fill vacancies under the old
law.
The nomination of Judge Field for Associ-
ate Justice of the Supreme Court Is reported
favorable.
Five persons have been arrested Oh charge
of altering United States notes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

Snow SToRMs.--Judging from what has oc-
Cured since the month set in, it would seem
that We are to have all our snow storms and
all our sleighing in the month Of March. Last
week we had four snow storms, and that of
Saturday was the severest one we have expe-
rienced this year. On Sunday we were visited
with another, commencing about 10 o'clock
A. M, and continuing until 5 p. NJ, during
which time large quantity Of snow fell. At
the time Of writing this paragraph, IL p. NJ,
1t looks - If we should have more snow before
morning. The sleighing in this vicinity, be-
fore the storm Of Saturday, was excellent, and
the snow that has fallen since will improve it,
unless old Sol undertakes to exercise his melt
ing influence to great degree.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

DEATH OF A NATIVE OF PoRrLAND.-Our
readers will see by the telegraphic report from
Washington that the wife of Congressman
John r. Potter of Wisconsin is dead Mrs.
Potter. was a daughter Of Mr.. George Fox,
formerly Of this city. Her death adds another
to the long catalogue of devoted women who
have given their lives TO their country in this
war, for we learn that her death was occa-
stoned by the typhoid fever which she took
from her active attendance on the sick soldiers
in and around Washington.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

COURT MARrrAL.-The argument in case
Of Eden Townsend was submitted on Satur-
day, and the court cleared for secret delibera-
ton. Private Geo. w. Piper was then ar
raigned on charge Of desertion, but his coun-
sci, J. F. Rich, detected certain flaws in the
preliminaries, sufficient to stay further pro-
ceedings.
Court then adjourned to Tuesday next,
when the case Of private Eben w. Field,
charged with desertion In face of the enemy,
at the battle Of Fair Oaks, will come up. The
case is very difficult one and the mans life
at stake on the issue.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

TEMPERAScE.-S. NJ. Hewlett, ESQ.,, OF
Boston, drew quite large audience last eve
ming at the City Hall, to listen to his lecture
on temperance. He Is an eloquent and inter-
esting speaker, and held the attention Of the
audience for more than two hours by his
logic, wit and illustrations. His account of a
tour through the rebel States, with personal
interviews with some of the leading Southern
politicians, was very vivid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

BOARD OF TRADE.-We learn that the
Board Of Trade have hired the spacious
Thomas store, No. "a Exchange street, lately
occupied BY E. M Patten, and they propose to
at It up and keep it open day and evening for
= Merchants Exchange, &c. Telegraphic dis
patches are to be furnished from New York
and Boston Of any change in the merchandise
and stock markets at all hours of the day.
The room is now fitting up, and we shall an
nounce when it will be opened to the mem
bare
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

UrBuckley's Serenaders and Brass Band
will give their first entertainment at the new
City Hall this evening. There will be rush
for tickets. The programme of performances
is capital one, embracing the whole strength
of the company.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

GEN. SIGEL's SENTIMENTAL a serenade
in New York, Gen. Sigel, in his response, after
few personal remarks. said:
"You must sustain the arm of the best gov
eminent on earth, for its interests are your in
terests, and its success that OF universal liber-
ty. Those who are unable to go forth to the
tented field, ought to do their best at home,
aud no matter how dark the present aspect OF
affairs may be. ultimate success must crown
our efforts. Words are not battles, but words
are good in their place, and wish to put on
record ia words what is the sentiment Of my
heart, that as we are protected and cherished
and nurtured and encouraged by the beneh-
cent institutions of this heaven-blessed nation,
so are we bound in common gratitude and by
every sentiment Of honor and iealty to truth
to stand equally by 1t /, its hour of peril, TO
assist in crushing its enemies, to uphold I'M
furnished the purity Of its honor, and to re-
store to its pristine glory the majesty of its
fiarv
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09
Washington Rumors.

NEW YORK, March s.
The Times special Washington dispatches
state that J. +. Potter has been appointed Gov
ernor of Nevada.
Gen. Halleck has prohibited the waste of
powder at forts by firing salutes.
Gen. Kimball has left Washington for Vicks-
burg.
Two thousand cavalry and artillery horses
are wanted by Quartermaster Kicker at Wash
ington.
Lieut.. Col. Wells has been appointed Militia
~ Governor of Alexandria.
A rebel mail with $4,000 In rebel bonds,
some gold and treasury notes. and Jour rebels,
were captured on the Potomac River on FRI
day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

@Advices from Nassau, by way of Charles
ton, s. c., received Saturday, states that the
bark Mary Wright, of Portland, had been cap
tured and burned by the pirate Retribution.
There is no such vessel belonging to this port
Neither Is there such a vessel as the Eric be-
longing to Camden.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

N. L. A.-The debate on the question of
the restoration of Gen. Mcclellan was con-
cluded on Saturday evening by the Mercantile
Library Association. Messrs. Fling and Fur
bish spoke on the Affirmative side, and Mr..
Slower very ably on the negative. The vote
was then taken, and the resolution was de-
fsated-9to4. The storm prevented larger
attendance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

JEFFERSON CRY, March Z.
Mr.. Gilstrop introduced bill in the Senate
to-day for the gradual extinction of slavery in
Missouri, which was read twice and ordered
to be printed. The bill provides that all chill
dren born of slave mothers after 4th of July.
1863, be born free; all such children to be ap-
prenticed to the owners of their mothers till
they arrive at the age Of 81 and all children
born OF such apprentices to be apprenticed to
the master OF the person to whom their moth
er Is apprenticed, till such mother reaches the
age of II. This term OF apprenticeship is to
CONFORM to the general act concerning appren-
tices passed 1855.
The House passed an act defining the quail
fications Of teachers in Missouri, which pre-
scribes that all persons who have enrolled
themselves as dsloyal, or who have been or
may hereafter be convicted by military au-
thorities and released on oath or bond, unless
since they have given aid and comfort to the
enemy, they shall have been in active service
OF the United States army or the loyal militia
service.
The bill providing for ballot system of
voting through the State was discussed all the
afternoon without action.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

n3-Friday night was quiet one in this
city. Not single person was taken to the
lookup. 1t was one of the lovliest nights we
have had this season, and 1t was made the oc-
casion OF much sleighriding by moonlight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

nTThe venerable mother of Right Rev.
Bishop Bacon died on Saturday at the Bishops
residence on Cumberland street. Her funeral
will take place from the Bishops Chapel on
Wednesday at 10 l-2 o'clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

1The new City Charter has passed TO be
engrossed in the Legislature, after being
amended in consonance with the action of the
City Council Thursday evening. 1t will be
presented to the voters Of the city for their
action upon 1t at the next municipal election
We believe it gives satisfaction to all parties.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

n1The City Council hold a special meet
ing this evening for the purpose of electing
Assessors for the next Municipal year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

S1-fhe American Illustrated papers for
this week have beed received at the bookstore
of A. Robinson, No. 81 Exchange street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09
From Fortress Monroe

FORTRESS MONROE March Q.
All is quiet here. Also at Suffolk, Norfolk
and Yorktown. The steamers Utica and Long
Island have arrived.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

Canal-The Indiana q and Webb both
Supposed Sunk.
CAIRO, March Z.
Advces from Vicksburg TO Monday. says
that u flag of truce came TO the federals on
Sunday, the object being unknown.
Three thousand men and declining machine
were at work ON the canal at Yazoo Pass
The expedition was progressing favorably.
Admiral Porter thinks the Indanola and
Webb were both sunk in the late engagements
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

Trusses! Trusses! Trusses!
CHOULDER BRACES Shoulder Braces! Alb
- dominal supporters Dumb Bells Dumb Bells
jau29 eod6m L0RING'S DRUG STORE
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NOTICE.

A LII Persons having mands against the Fire De-
"A partment, are requested to present the same 10
the subscriber on before the 18th inst, for ap-
proval. ii. C. BARNES,
mch6 d3w Chief Engineer.
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Industry will he Rewarded,

DY addressing v, Box 2l6S, Portland Me-, infor-
ID nation can be had how one or two respectable
young men can meet with good employment. and, il
suitable, permanent situation in a commission
business. mch1 lwds
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NOTICE.

NOhhSEs
FINHE undersigned, Importers and Commission
i Merchants OF Portland. in order to make the
custom of this port conform TO that of all others in
this country. hereby agreeThat from and after this
date they will in all cases require vessels by which
they may ship goods to receive them along side. and
to pay all steyedores' bills the same. The ship
pers shall have the privilege of designating the
vedores to be employed.
Portland. February Is, 1868.
j. b. Brown Sons, Hersey, Fletcher & Co,
Chase, Brothers Co., 81. John smith,
John Lynch Co., A. L. Hobson,
Thomas Asenco & Co., j. II. Hamlen,
ii l. Robinson, John ID. Lord,
T. Churchill Co., Hophni Eaton,
Geo. 5. Hunt. Isaac Dyer,
Phinney L Jackson, Isaac l.. Came,
Isaac Emery, Nath1J. Miller,
Thos. W. O'Brion, Edward Hamblin,
n. .. Cram, George II. Starr,
Jonas IL. Perley, j.. b. Lord
Emery Fox, A. & 8. Z. Spring.
AT meeting of the signers of the above. held at
the Counting Room Of Messrs. Chase Bros. Co..
Monday afternoon, March I'd. much Indignation
was expressed on account of reports circula ed by
interested parties that the merchants tcould. and
some already had broken agreement entered into
for their mutual protection. The following Resolu-
ton was adopted;
Resolved That we will not charter vessel through
any broker who shall propose to condition the
violation of the above agreement
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BY TELEGRAPH.
THE
Portland Daily Press.
XXXvIII CONGRESS. Special Session

XXXVIII CONGRESS. Special Session.
WASHINGTON, March 6.
SENATE.
In the Senate to-day, Mr.. Doolittle took the
oath of loyalty prescribed by the act OF July
last, and subscribed his name to the same, US
those had done who took it yesterday.
Mr.. Anthony reported the resolution to print
10000 copies of the mechanical part of the
Patent Office Report, and 1000 OF the acts and
joint resolutions of the last session of Con-
gress. Passed.
This was the only business transacted in
open session.
The Senate. with closed doors, proceeded to
act upon the Executive nominations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09
Gen. Burnside Appointed to a Com
mand.
Combinations by the Senate.
Decision of the Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue.
TREATY WITH INDIAN TRIBES.

Arrest of a Notorious Hotel Thief.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09
FOR SALE & TO LET,

Valuable Real Estate for Sale.
- THE Three Story Dwelling House and Lot
LII No. "a York street.-the lot containing about
0iA 1000 feet OF land; the house we'll finished
and IN good order For sale on reasonable terms
or would be exchanged for . good modern built
house. in good location.
For further particulars inquire OF
JOHN G. PROCTOR,
feb23 diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09

Dimensions, &C., Wanted.
SOO LINEAL feet. II by l5) Rock Maple or
isoS !, ~ T In =. ~ and ERE Beach.
80 ps BY l2-i2i n long. of Black Ash.
400 piles IS n long IL in diameter At the butt. and
and second growth Red Oak. Yellow and brown
Asb' C,rsy and white Maple and Hacmafac.
1 2as Iiseai feet, IL BY H. White Pine Lumber.
e.ss5 feet face. 4 byA white pine Plank.
Apply to ID. T. CHASE.
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Arrival Of Steamer Philadelphia - Warrior
Items.
Maine Vessels Destroyed By the Rstribution.

Nassau advices report that the privateer
Retribution had taken and burnt bark Mary
Wright OF Portland. brig Eric Of Camden, Me-,
and brig Emily Fisher. The crews were taken
to Nassau. The Retributon encountered an
unknown whaler in the Caribian Sea, which
showed fight, killing one person on board the
privateer, and was sunk with all on board by
the Retribution.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-09
FROM WASHINGTON.

Nominations by the President.
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ON second floor, Middle Street, centrally situated
ciai street. febl0 IT
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Luxuriant Whiskers and Moas-

FUVHE Copartnership heretofore existing under the
Il firm name Of N. A. FOSTER CO.. IL this day
dissolved by mutual consent. N. A. FoszER IL nu-
the said frm. MA. FOSTER,
Ut. GILMAN,
JOSEPH B. HALL.
Portland, Feb. 2. 1858. fetik
The sun., 1863-09-08
TIE NEW YORK SUN.

rySpAY MORNING. SEPT. :, 1903

-r,e news from Europe is mol 40 peaeeabls - We
,,yttsish. France Is evidently prcpsringto car
t-o.t complete progrsmms Of aid and s'ris'Anoe
,a tie Confsdsrs,es or 10 organizing fr the pos
-. ou u Texas, under some presence of restoring
No1 Co ito ancient territory. Loris N'roLsoSs
,cs,me- are no, eAsy 10 resd. yet enough msy be
-sesen. IL ON he tenor of late European news 70
f. the American mind with foreboding; and com.
70. at i'os forward 70 . contest With francc.
.,,f. formidable tnsn that va have encountered
,..tns h. lss, two years. In the past, IL has b,on
the ,p.-u,srisiio ofihe Yankee H. declare himself
able r. whip al crs,ion," aud when 'of'isn ns-
Sons have looked f,r two years upon his esort. 10
r.srtss the rebellion offs portion Of hs own KIN
d,,d they naturally conclude these b ss,ings vain,
anl incline 30 take sivsntage of tie quarrel for
tier own teneh,. If LOUIS S.roLros imsvines
that ol- GowrnntBs would lsok volunteer. w. nsh,
r legionf Of Frame IN an attempt To- give sd and
touilu 10 our elenlos, he will count without his
'ost f1r IN such cause, free soldiers would swell
our rsrts, until the Freuchmen we've driven dis
omitted from every inoh 4 nrritnry v- nigh
s,,qii4lly cAim ss our own.
The sun., 1863-09-08

Ncrn York. Monday, S'pf :. q r H-Prices a. the
NJ ming Of business this morning ruled lover, md 10
wo'' instances rot hsek 70 the level Of ea,ur-
fay', rcrular hoard. At'he second Board there was
-hit9 rally in tho shafe list and the market Sas
s1'e excited, with large OPERATION. The srestest ad
vance Vas In stock. which have recently suffered SO
verey A. the o'clock call there ~as further rise
hotoufhoutth the entire list. and large Nn-t oss done.
low r 1917 and A. hsh as 1891 fnslly closins ut
y sterling ere hang wa- quoted AZ la6 a fi1'
Money has ruled citipr TO day At per cent The
ht9k ofcfrr held meeting this afternoon and de
tdcd 20 take tn 100 iskcd for by Mr. Chase
Ihrre arc iew. AM, notifications fom the original
pisn. The bank s'Atennor', this week, shows in
frrnse Of Sl,l9S,il? in oane and l3i- aa2 In ne,
Z lN,niN IN Gun encY.