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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27
Washington Items.

NEW YORK, May 20.
The Tribune's Washington dispatch says
Gen. Birney has been commissioned Major
General, and ordered to take command of the
late Gen. Berrys division.
1t is understood that Gen. Butler will be as
signed to the command of the Department of
Ohio, Gen. Burnside desiring to be relieved
The Herald's dispatch says there is some
trouble over the probable destination of Gen.
Burnside. He will shortly arrive here to try
to settle the matter. 1t seems that Mr.. STAN
ton and Gov. johnson desire him to go TO one
point, while Gems Haleck and Rosecrans think
he should go TO another.
Private letters from substantial citizens in
Louisiana state that she will willingly re-enter
the Union as soon as the armed hordes of the
Confederacy are driven from her borders.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27

lE-s The ladies of the st. Lawrence street
Society, have, for the past five years, assum-
ed the payment of the interest on the debt of
that Society, and have labored with COM
mendable zeal to effect their object, and in
order to make up the amount now needed,
they will hold Social Festival at the Senate
Chamber, at the New City Hall this evening,
to which they invite all their friends, or as
many as will comfortably I'll the hail.
The exercises will consist of Dialogues,
singing, de-, &c. Abundance, 25 cents, in
Guiding ticket to the supper. Donations Of
money or useful articles will be gratefully re-
ceived at the hall during the day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27

ways felt desire to ride on locomotive, and
our wishes were fully gratifed the other day,
by riding from Saco River to Portland on the
locomotive Cumberland, with "Smiih' at the
valve and Heard" to fire up. We could but
notice with what care these men managed.
Smith is the right man in the right place. He
understands every crook in the road, and reg
ulates his speed accordingly. We noticed one
thing in particular. He drives slo,ciy down
and s,oiftty up grade, which is not exactly the
way things have been conducted on the Y. &
C. in times past. The services of good en-
gineer are invaluable to the travelling public.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27

In6 CituabtOu al Observation-Disclosures 0Tant
Master of the Position-Mississippi to
be Abandoned by tho Rebels.
New YORK, May 20.
The Herald's Washington dispatch says it is
believed that Gen. Grant has nothing to fear
from the concentration of any considerable
force in his rear. THE only forces available
for the purpose are 5000 under Joe Johnston,
small number driven away from Pemberton
under Loring, and one or two brigades from
Port Hudson, not more than 1900 at the out
side
The Worlds Washington dispatch says the
correspondent of the World with Gen. Grants
army arrived here to-day from Richmond, after
a tour of three weeks in the Southern States.
Only about $1,000 men were at Vicksburg
when he left. Gems. Lorng and Forney COM
manded the corps there. At Montgomery he
met Joe Johnston and 800 troops from Savan-
nah, reinforcing Pemberton. There was a
half finished gunboat at Montgomery. The
crops in Mississippi and Alabama were excel
lent. At Atlanta he was confined in prison
in consequence of the excessive attention
shown Union prisoners by the populace two
days before.
At Richmond report was current on Sat
urday that Vicksburg had fallen. The next
rebel fhe of defense is Tombigbee River, thus
releasing the whole State of Mississippi
There are no forces in the interior OF the ton-
federacy. The railroads are in bad condi-
ton. The strength of the rebel army may be
put down at 100000 men, half of which are i'm
Middle Tennessee and Virginia. The rebels
robbed and maltreated our wounded in Alaba-
ma At Atlanta, Augusta, Columbia, Knox
vile and Weldon our prisoners were greeted
with substantial evidences of kindly feelings.
The solid men of the South are anxiously ask
ing what terms we can offer, and what is to be
their fate. The impression is gaining ground
In the Confederacy that we can outlast them
and overrun their country
In relation TO the capture of Col Straight's
command, the correspondent says Straight
fought until his ammunition was exhausted
and the animals gave out. Fossest's loss was
500. Our loss was fifty disabled. Richmond
is bare of troops, one regiment going South
daily.
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~ The train on the York & Cumberland

as 1t was coming in yesterday at 10 IL o'clock
run off the track on Kennebec street. The
locomotive, tender and two freight cars got
of, but the passenger car did net, as the train
was going slow. The track had been repaired
the day before, and several trains had passed
over it, but the switch rail was slightly out Of
order and hence the accident. No damage
was done and no one to blame. Only slight
delay was caused. The down train on the
Kennebec was delayed one hour and half,
and the 2 o'clock York & Cumberland train
one hour. We went to Gorham on that train
and it never run better.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27
From Fortress Monroe-Items from South
ern papers.


Capt. Allen, of the storeship Roma, died
last night, after very brief illness.
The water battery of the fortress exchanged
national salutes with the British vessels in the
roads, in homo. of the Queens birthday.
1t has been blowing strong gale from the
N. f. since 10 o'clock last night, and the
weather to-day is cold.
Steamer Cosmopolitan, from Port Royal, has
just arrived, and reports all quiet in that de-
partment.
The Richmond Wing of the 25th has letter
from Jackson dated 10Th, which says it is re-
ported in Mobile that Snyder's Bluff has been
re-occupied, and that the report of the cap
ture OF Yazoo City is disbelieved.
The Wing publishes the following dispatch:
Mobile, 23d.-A special dispatch TO the Ad-
vertiser and Register, dated to-day, says
"The latest from Vicksburg is to Thursday
night. Our loss is slight and the injuries to
the batteries is trifling. The garrison is well
supplied, and confident of holding the place.
Firing was heard at intervals last night. The
enemy are supposed TO be shelling. The enc
my wac reported to be at Ponchatoula run
ming trains up from New Orleans.
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Notice.

TUyHE Proprietors Of Portland Long Wharf are
II hereby notified that the Annual Meeting of said
Proprietors will be held at the office of the freasur
err No. l62 Fore street. ON Monday. the LIST day OF
June next at O'Clock Z. NJ. for the following pur
poses, viz;
1st-To choose a Moderator.
2d-To choose Clerk, Treasurer and wharfnger.
3d-ro choose a Standing Wharf Committee, and
such other Committees ss may be necessary TO man
age the affairs OF the Wharf Also TO transact any
other business that NAV come legally before them at
said meeting ELIPHALEr WEBSTER,
Clerk of Proprietors of Portland Long Wharf
May %. 1868. I'd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27

BOARD OF ALDERMEN.-By some accident
the report Of the doings Of the Board of AL
dermen, at their last meeting, did not get into
our issue of yesterday. That Board non-con-
CURED with the Council in relation to the
building of brick stable and piggery on the
Aims house farm, laying the matter on the
shelf
All the Sections of the city were elected un-
dertakers. S. W. Larrabee was elected Sup
erintendent Of Evergreen Cemetery, and JOS
eph Batchelder Superintendent Of Forest City
Cemetery. Michael Mcbride was elected a
special Policeman, without pay, to serve at
the Portland Sugar House.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27
The Turf.

New YORK, May 20.
The first of the three days races took place
to-day at Patterson, n. j. The first race, for
5000, for three year Odds, mile heats, was won
by Aldebrand time AZ 12, As l-2, l 50.
The second race, for $3.50, was won by Nam
mon, who made a mile and half dash in
2 A . five horses ran. The third race, for
$500. two mile heats, was won by Reporter,
time 3 30 IA, 3 40 IL. Idlewild was with
drawn. Some 1000 persons witnessed the
races including many ladies. A remarkable
feature was the absence of all gambling or
drunkenness on the course.
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Rebel Forces in the Neutrality-suspicious. to
Cumberland Gap.

NEW YORK, May 20.
A Cincinnati paper contains the following:
Headquarters Army Of Central Kentucky,
Lexington, KY, May 23d.-l have just re-
turned from an extended tour to the several
outposts on the Cumberland. The reports of
large rebel forces Ia East Tennessee have been
much exaggerated. Their principal numbers
are collected in Wayne Co., KY, under Nor
gan and Wheeler. The reports of reinforce
ments to Buckner from Virginia are not reli-
able. Capt. Tulley's detachment of the 44th,
which crossed the Cumberland Ford on a re-
connoisance to tile Gap, have returned. He
advanced to the Gap and captured all the reb
ell pickets, when the enemy fed. Not having
a sufficient force to venture to capture the for
tifcations, he fell back, whereupon the rebels
pursued and attacked him. Facing about, he
again routed them and safely recrossed the
river. Mai.Foley, of the 10th Kentucky, re-
ports an engagement with party of Mar
shall's men under Maj. Stewart, at West Lib
erty, in which he captured some fifteen and
routed the rest.
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From Vicksbur0.
New YORK, May 20.
A special dispatch from Washington to the

NEW YORK, May Z6.
A special dispatch from Washington to the
Post, says:
1T is understood that the Government has
received an official dispatch from Gen. Grant,
confirming all the previous accounts of the
successes of our forces, and speaking of the
capture of Vicksburg as certain. 1t was re-
ported to-day that rebel pickets on the Rap
pahannock, yesterday, admitted Vicksburg
had been captured"
CHICAGO, May g.
private dispatch was received in this
city to-day from an officer in an Illinois regi-
ment, dated near Vicksburg oath, from which
the inference may be drawn that the city was
not captured up to that date. The dispatch
says nothing as to what was done on Satur-
day.
and Carlo is interrupted tonight by Storm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27

EB-From aprivate letter from member
OF the 18th Maine Regiment, we make the fol-
lowing extract in relation to the narrow es-
cape at the battle of Charlottesville Of q mem
Der OF the Graft" and person well known
among printers in this town, Orderly Sergeant
HERMAN @. MASON. The writer states that
he stood up to his work manfully and did not
finch. May he live to return to his many
friends in this city:
"The batteries we were supporting had all
the horses shot, and we had to take them off
by hand. Our brigade made the final charge
and lost heavily, but the 'rebs" did not stir.
Our brigade went into the fight two thousand
strong and came out with less than one thou
sand. Coming off from the charge he tMason)
got a minnie ball through eight thcknesses Of
his blanket, and it just started the skin enough
on his shoulder to make it bleed little. The
ball remained between the shir. and skim"
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Bourbon Tonic Elixir!

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27
BY TELEGRAPH.
TQTHE
Portland Daily Press.
Loyal League Convention at Utica, N. Y.

Loyal League Convention at Utica, N. Y.
UTICA, N. Y, May 20.
The Loyal League Convention re-assembled
this afternoon, and Committee was appoint
ed. The Convention was permanently organ
lied by the choice of Gen. John Cochrane as
President, with large number of Vice Pres
idents and Secretaries. A State Central Com
mittee of sixteen was appointed. Committee
on Resolutions reported series which were
adopted. They denounce party organizations
and recommend the establishment of "a LOYAL
League, to support the Government, and
characterize the rebellion as aimed at the over
throw OF republican institutions, and pledg-
ing the people to peace as soon as the authority
OF the national Government is restored, recog-
nizng the existence of powers in a govern
ment incident to a state of war, to be exercis-
ed when necessary for the preservation of the
national existence, but say that whenever the
exigences of the country compel the abrdge-
ment of freedom of speech or press, or sus-
pension OF the habeas corpus, the greatest
care should be exercised against establishing
precedents.
The resolution embodying the sentiments
with regard to the powers of Government,
gave rise to considerable debate, in the course
of which the arrest of Vallandigham seemed
t~be approved OF by the sentiment of the
Convention. The resolution was re-commit-
teu. ana the convention TOOK a recess until I
o'clock.
At the evening session resolution was
proposed in place of the resolution with re-
gard to the powers of the Government, pro-
posed in the afternoon, approving of the ut
most enforcement of the law against those in
the North who are aiding the enemies of the
country-that leading traitors in the North
should be promptly arrested, promptly tried,
and promptly punished, and that no outcry,
however insolent, should be allowed to deter
any officer, civil or military, from taking
measures essential to the safety of the coun-
try.
Expressing. as a conviction of the majority
of the Loyal people, that when necessity com
PEELED the suspension OF the habeas corpus,
great care should be exercised, lest an ex-
ample be set, which may induce in the future,
the violations of our rights. After two hours
debate, this resolution, together with Others
relative to the conference of certain persons
with Lord Lyons and the building of pirate
vessels in England, and in support of the
Monroe doctrine was tabled.
resolution pledging an earnest and I'M
wavering support to the Government in the
suppression of the rebellion. and thanking the
army and navy for their galantry, was unani-
mously passed. An address to the people was
read and adopted. 1t urges the formation of
Loyal Leagues throughout the country, with
out any political prejndces, but with the sole
purpose of maintaining national unity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27

GoRHAM.-We made flying visit to the
pleasant village of Gorham yesterday, putting
ourselves for the occasion under the care of
Col. Cousens, the gentlemanly Conductor Of
the Y. & C. r. X. We found matters generally
in quiet but fourishing condition; the grass
and the trees looked bright and promising,
with green leaves and full blossoms. The
farmers have got their planting done. Some
building is going on in the town. The summer
term of the Seminary for young ladies and
gentlemen opened yesterday with about fifty
scholars and some twenty-five more are ex-
pected during the week. We were glad to
meet Hon. Toppan ROBBIE in the street. 1t
was the first time he had been out since his
recent accident. He was severely Jared but
hopes to recover entirely. Gen. Irish is quite
unwell.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27

gMr. Caleb w. Sayes, a merchant whose
business place is on the corner of Milk and
Washington streets, Boston, was drowned in
Wrentham on Saturday morning last, while
attempting to rescue his son, who had been
seized with cramp while bathing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27

NEW YORK, May 26.
The Times has news from Alexandria, La,
on the Red river TO the 18th inst, from one of
its special correspondents. Gen Banks still
had his headquarters there, but his troops were
moving up the river toward the enemy.
The correspondent makes the somewhat
startling announcement that four transports,
with troops from Gen. Hunters department,
were at New Orleans and others coming.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27

PERsoNAL.-Gov. Coburn is in town, stop
ping at the United States Hotel. He leaves
for Augusta by the late train tonight.
Charles G. Came, Esq, of the Boston Jour
nal, formerly of this city, has been at the same
hotel lately, but is now visiting In Buxton.
c. b. Stetson, Esq, of the Advertiser, will
accompany the Portland delegation TO the Chi
cago Canal Convention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27

INvEsTMENT.-We call attention to the sale
by auction to-day, at 3 o'clock, of the desira-
BILE house on Free Street, adjoining Union
Hall. 1t is good chance for an investment
or purchase ON speculation, as it is positive
sale to close up an estate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27

To- Mr.. 7. S. Hatch, who has opened the
neat and eligible Oyster Saloon in the new
building near the head of Exchange street,
sent down to our office last night, liberal
supply of refreshments, for which he will ac-
cept the hearty thanks of onr night compos-
itors
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27

Gn- Sergeant Major. Geo. W. Beal Of this
city, recently Of Winthrop, Of the oath Maine
regiment, COL Atwood, has returned home
He has been discharged from the service. He
says the regiment was encamped at Bonnet
cure, above New Orleans. The negro regi-
mehts are gaining in favor among the white
soldiers in that department. He thinks they
will make good and efficient soldiers. The
health of the regiments generally, is good,
particularly the old ones.
Serg't Beale saw Gen. Dow with his Brig
ade, march through the streets of New Or
leans on the day he left that city. Gen. Dow
has recently had command of Division in
the South West and We believe is now in
command of the forces Tor the defence of New
Orleans, fr
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27
Various Items.

CINCINNATI, May 26.
There is no truth in the repore that Gen.
Burnside has asked to be relieved of his com
mand of the Department of Ohio. Yester-
day as Sergt. Swygers was passing through
Green County, under command OF the Provost
Maasha, he was fired upon by an unknown
person. A squad of cavalry was sent to the
neighborhood and six persons were arrested,
who will be held as hostages until the perpe-
traitor is arrested.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27
Missionary Meeting.

BURLINGTON, n. j., May 20.
The annual meeting OF the Missionary So
ciety of the Protestant Church of New Jer-
sey was held here this afternoon. The Treas
urer reported that Sl424 had been raised the
past year, being an increase of SI73 over the
previous year. Hon. b. Williamson was elect
ed President for the ensuing year.
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Municipal Court---May 20.
KINGsBUgY, j.

kNGSBURf, j.
Robert Ring, for drunkenness, fined IS. and
costs. Committed.
Bartholomew Carey and Elizabeth Mathews
for drunkenness, fined each So. and COSTS
Committed.
Michael Foley, for being common drunk
ard, was sent to the house of correction for 80
days.
John Sweeney, whose trial was commenced
last week, for larceny Of one molasses barrel,
the property of Isaac Dyer, though there was
little doubt but that he stole barrel of mo-
lasses, the latter could not be found in his
possession, but the former Washable stout
defence, but the Court believed that he did
not clear himself, from the bearing of the tes-
timony of the government witnesses, and
ordered fine of 81. and costs, which he
paid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27
Portland Manufacturing Co.

4 SPECIAL MEETING OF the stockholders in the
"A Portland Manufacturing Company will be held
at the Office of Messrs. A. s 5. f. Spring, Mon
day, June list. at O'Clock for the purposes of
choosing officers for the ensuing year; to authorize
the sale of any real or personal property belonging
to the corporation; and TO act any other business
relating TO said corporation that may come before
them. N. z. RICHARDSON, Clerk z. NJ. Co.
my26 edstie2
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From the Army of the Potomac.

WASHINGTON, May 70
One gentleman reports that while regi-
ment of troops was being paid off recently,
smuggler came into camp and found a ready
sale for his whiskey at three dollars per pint.
The officer in command, on discovering the
Illicit trade, confiscated the prohibited stock
on hand, and drove the trader away.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27
Arrival of the I'd Maine at Bangor.

BANGOR. May 2f.
The I'd Maine, a two years. regiment, arrived
in this city to-day at Ten O'Clock. They were
received at the wharf by the Military, Eiremen
and Knights Templar, who escorted them to
Broadway, where they were welcomed by the
Mayor. after which they were marched to the
City Hall, where bouniiful collation. was pre-
pared for them by the City Government
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-27

THEATRIcAL.-The drama of Michael Earle
was performed last night, with Mr.. Myers as
Michael. The Serious Family was also en-
acted, with Murray as Aminadab Sleek, Har-
ny Langdon as Capt. Mcguire. Tonight will
be presented the great play # the Faas Re-
venge, to conclude with good farce.
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Steamboat Notice.

EzN@a In consequence of some improve
kgt@es-ezi> ments to be made on the Steamship
Gen. Banks her trips will be dis
continued for few days. Notice will be given when
she will resume her regular trips.
A. SOMERBY, Agent
Portland April 81 1868 diff
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BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
EVENING PAPERS.

The Situation at yicksburg General Grant
Master of the Position-Mississippi to
be Abandoned by the Rebels.
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FOR SALE.

- The Brig RIO GRANDE. 1874 tons register
<-<sz built of good materials, well found in all re
So spects-carries $50 pa, able hogsheads molas
SEES. For particulars and price apply TO
MCGILVERY, RYAN DAVIS,
my16'd3w l6l Commercial Street.
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Financial.
PHILADELPHIA. Nav %.

PHILADELPHIA, May rs.
Jay Cooke, U. S. Subscription Agent reports
the sale of S2,929,0O0 worth of 5-20's to-day
at various agencies throughout the country,
principally in New York, Boston, Philadelphia
and Cincinnati
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Election in st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, May &c.
The election yesterday in this county, to fill
vacancy in the State Convention, resulted in
the election of Charles ID. Drake, the radical
candidate, by about $500 majority.
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Ladies'. Read!i

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