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The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
Loss OF THE MONITOR.
FORTY OFFICERS AND MEN MISSING

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.
The following has been received at the Navy
Department from Rear Admiral Lee:
FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 3.
To Hon. Gideon Weltes, Secretary of the
Nary, Washington:
The State of Georgia reports that the Moni-
tor foundered on Tuesday night south of Cape
Hatteras, with the loss of two officers and SO
men, names notknown, belonging to the Mon--
tor or the Rhode Island, or to both
tSigned) REAR ADMIRAL LEE.
FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 8.
The officers missing from the Monitor are
as follows: Acting Ensigns Geo. Frederick
son and N. X. Atwater, Sd Assistant Engineers
K. w. Hands and s. A. Lewis. The following
men are missing: John Stocking, VIM. Bryer,
Jas. Fennwick, Robt Williams, Thos. joyce,
Geo. Lttlefield, Robt. Howard, Daniel Moore.
Robt. Cook, Jacob Tuckey, Wm Allen, VIM
Eagan.
The following officer is missing from the
steamer Rhode Island: S. R. Brown. The
following men are also missing: c. III. Smith,
NJ. Wagg, S. NJ. Griswold, l.. A. Norton, G.
Moore, J. Jones, II. Logan.
1t Is more than probable that the missing
boat from the steamer Rhode Island with more
or less of the Monitors crew, was saved by
passing vessels.
(Signed) S. ID. GREENE, 1t U. S. n.
WASHINGTON. Jan. A.
The following has been received at the Navy
Department:
HAMPTON ROADS, Jan. 80 p. NJ.
To Hon. Gideon IVettes, Secretary of Narv
The Monitor, in tow of the Rhode Island,
passed Hatteras Shoals on Tuesday afternoon
The weather was fine and promising but about
9 p. NJ. squally weather commenced, and at
10 it blew hard. At 1.30 A. NJ, on Wednes-
day 3lst, the Monitor, having sprung leak,
went down. Commander Bankhead and the
officers and crew OF the Monitor behaved nobly
and made every effort to save the vessel
Commander Trenchard and the officers of the
Rhode Island did everything in their power to
rescue the officers and crew of the Monitor.
The Rhode Island has arrived She passed
the Montauk at $50 this morning Is to 20
miles to the northward of Hattaras doing well.
Weather fine.
lSigned) So. LEE,
Acting Rear Admiral
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05

SKATING.-Crowds of people, men and
women, old and young, availed themselves of
the fine weather last week, and the beautiful
moonlight evenings, to enjoy skating on the
Basin. 1t was rather crowded there at times,
but all seemed in the best humor, and disposed
TO have everything go on merrily.
AT Duck Pond, about six miles from the
city, there is splendid skating ground-ample
room for thousands-and the ice is in the very
best condition for sport. On Saturday quite
large number went out, taking the imple-
ments and fixings for a chowder, which, with
cup of hot coffee, was cooked on the ice, and
enjoyed by all.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
FROM WASHINGTON.
SPEECH OF GEN. BUTLER.
Notice to Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.
Major General Butler tonight, in response
to repeated calls from the large crowd for
speech, appeared in front of his hotel and ad-
dressed them TO the following effect:
"Fellow-countrymen, this is no time for
making speech NO higher compliment can
be paid to public servant than to receive the
commentator of those who have right to
his services, and for this most cordial greeting
and manifestation of your regard accept my
heartfelt thanks"
He then withdrew. The crowd were evil
IDENTIFY much disappointed, having waited for
several hours for his return from Secretary
Stewards.
PosT OFFICE DEPT, Appointment
Office, Washington, Jan. 3.
Many postmasters persist in sending through
the mails packages of clothing, boots, &c,
charging thereon only one cent an ounce for
postage. This is palpabe violation of the
laws and regulations, with which every post
master should be familiar. The packages are
held for the legal postage at the distributing
officers or office of delivery and have accu-
mulated to such AN extent as to be greatly
annoying to these offices. and in large ma
Jorlty OF cases never reach the parties adj
dressed. The mailing of packages hereafter
of the character referred TO by any postmaster
without the proper postage being prepaid by
postage stamps will be considered good cause
for removal. ALEX. w. RANDALL,
Assistant Postmaster General
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
Items from the Southwest.

FAYETTEVILLE, ATk., Jan. I.
Rebel newspapers captured at Van Buren,
Ark, admit the loss OF the rebels in killed and
wounded at the battle of Prarie Grove was
over 1000. The entire tolegraphc correspon-
dence of Gen. Hindman was taken. 1t con-
tains much valuable information and will be
forwarded to the War Department. The des-
titution Of the rebel army is most pitiable, 1000
of Hindman's infantry being wishout shoes
The loss to rebel citizens by the recent Fed
eral raid amounts to over half million dollars
The rebels are dispensing in every direction
1t is reported that the rebels have met with
heavy losses at Arkadelphia, 55 miles south
west of Little Rock
Gen. Scofield has assumed command of the
army OF the Frontier
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
M A T T e RS ABOUT TOW
Supreme judicial Court.


An adjourned session of the court was held
on Saturday, for the purpose of finishing the
business of the criminal term.
In the case of Thomas Donahue, convicted
of adultery, his counsel, j. c. Woodman, Esq,
made a motion for arrest of Judgment, which
was overruled by the Court. The prisoner
was sentenced to two years in the State prison.
In the case Of Joseph W. Lamb, convicted
of arson, in Stting fire to the barn of Seward
NJ. Baker, Esq, in Windham, motion for a
new trial was argued by Mr.. Strout in favor,
and by Mr.. Butler, County Attorney, in oppo-
sition. Judge Fox denied the motion.
In denying the motion, Judge Fox said, at
the early stage of the trial he was pre-possessed
in favor of the prisoner, both from his appear
ance and conduct in court, and thought there
must have been some mistake in indicting him
for the ofense But the evidence at the trial
was conclusive to his Judge Fox) mind that
he was guilty of the crime.
Another motion for arrest of judgment, on
the ground Of informalities in the Indictment,
was argued by Judge Howard for the prison.
er, and Mr.. Butler for the State. This motion
was also denied by Judge Fox.
A third motion was then made by counsel
for prisoner, for arrest Of judgment, on the
ground of informality in forming the jury
which tried the case. The hearing on this
motion was postponed to the criminal term of
the Court on the first Tuesday of March next,
and the bail of the prisoner was fixed at $1,000
which, as yet, he has not been able to give.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
Rebels Driven Across the Arkansas River
Creek and Choctaw Indians Laying Down
their Arms.
Sr. LoI,Is. Ian g

ST. LOUIS, JHH 3
General Blunt telegraphs from Van Buren,
Ark, 30th ult., that the rebels retreated during
the night towards Arkadelpha abandoning
about 60 wounded rebels at Fort Smith, whom
they left with instructions to take care of them
selves.
Gen. Blunt reports that Col. Phelps whom he
had sent into the Indian Territory with 1900
men, has driven the rebel forces under Coils
Coffee and Stanoort across the Arkansas river
at Fort Gibson, and destroyed the rebel fortifi-
cations, barracks and commissary buildings at
Fort Davis
The rebel Cresk and Choctaw Indians have
expressed a desife to lay down their arms and
return to the allegiance-of our government.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
Meeting in Bangor-Endorsemento of the
Presidents Proclamation.

BANGOK, Jan. 4.
At large and enthusiastic public meeting
in this city last evening, it was unanimously
resolved, amid great applause, that we most
heartily endorse and respond to the proclama-
ton of the President of the United States,
promulgated on the first day of January, 1868 !;
that by this aad other acts of frmness, patri-
otism and integrity Abraham Lincoln has
justly won the confidence and affection of the
loyal citizens of our country; that we hereby
assure the Government that we will sustain it
in every measure put forth to extinguish the re-
bellion and restore the rights and blessings of
liberty, justice and humanity to all the inhabi-
tants of the land.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05

The Dramatic entertainment by Mrs. Barrow
and Mr.. Dyott, advertised for next Wednes-
day evening, instead of lecture, before the
NJ. L. Association, is unavoidably postponed
In consequence OF the illness of Mrs. Barrow.
A lecture will be given Wednesday evening,
Jan. 14th. by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
Evening tickets can be had at the bookstores,
and at the door OF the hall. The sale of these
tickets will be limited to the capacity of the
hail.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05

TRAsK d LEwIs-PHoToGRAPHE
have lately seen some very credtable spec-
mems of the Art popular and popuious, at the
rooms of the above-named firm. Energy and
enterprise are particularly needed in this busi-
ness; and, judging from the amount of work
they do, as well as the neat manner in which
they do ii, we think our friends are not back
ward in their calling. We recommend all who
can afford the cheap luxury of photographs,
to call at No. 27, Market square,
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05

SB-The monthly meetin of the Horticul-
tural Society occurs this evening at Mechanics
Library Room, when it is expected the stand
ing committees for the year will be appointed,
the premiums for the coming exhibitions de-
termined on, &c.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05

9-We trust our readers will not forget
the rich entertainment to come off this eve
ming, in the Library Room at Mechanics Hall,
by Professor Briggs, who will read nine differ
ent pieces, embracing some of the richest gems
from Shakespeare, Dickens, Lover and Poe 1t
is the last opportunity to hear this gentleman's
rare elocutionary powers, and We hope our
citizens will not neglect it.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
Defaultine Paymaster.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 3.
Maj. Isaac A. Cook, Paymaster in the army,
has been arrested for a heavy delalcation,
amounting to half million dollars. Most of
the money was lost in gambling Simultaneous
arrests OF gamblers have been made in Gin
einnati, Cairo, Chicago, Louisville, and other
places. About $4,000 has been recovered at
Cairo
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05

OLD BRUIS is DEAD!-The noble great
dog belonging to the Eastern Express Com
pany, accidentally got run over Friday night,
breaking two of his legs, and being otherwise
injured. Mr.. Winslow, on Saturday, thought
1t best to drown the noble fellow, in order to
relieve him from misery. Poor fellow. He
was everybody's friend, and had not an enemy.
He has gone TO the place where good dogs 90
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05

COUNTY CoMMIssIoNERs.-Then new board
Of County Commissioners for this County or
ganized on Saturday. The Board is composed
Of N. L. Humphrey, Esq, of Cumberland !;
E. c. Andrews, ESQ.,, Of Otisfeld; and Reu-
ben Higgins, ESQ.,, of Cape Elizabeth. Jere-
miah Parker, ESQ.,, Of Gorham, retires. The
Board elected N. L. Humphrey, Esq, Presi-
dent
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
From the Army of the Potomac.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF Potomac.
January B. 1868.
Last night it was asccrtained that the enemy
had strongly increased their river pickets for
some distance above Falmouth Our pickets
feared that this might cover some projected at
tempts to cross the river. Our nearest forces
were Immediately disposed so as to give the
rebels warm reception, but no attempt to
cross was made by them.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05

WEEK OF PRAYER.-The Worlds Evangel-
ical Alliance having proposed a general re-
union In prayer throughout Christendom, at
the beginning Of the year, the Second Parish,
High street, and West Congregational ves-
tries are to be open every evening this week,
that all who are disposed may attend.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
From N assau.

New YORK, Jan. 4.
Nassau dates of the oath ult states that the
Sch. Emma Tuttle, captured by the gunboat
Cambridge while trying to run the blockade
at Wilmington, put into Run Bay, Bahamas,
in distress, where the British authorities re-
fused to allow her to go to sea without a per-
init from the authorities at Nassau.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05

IMPORTS OF SUGAR AND MoLAssEs-Dis-
trict of Portland and Fdlpiouth.-Received
from foreign ports from Jan. to Dec 81, 1862,
inclusive Sugars, 1911 hogsheads, 102 tierces.
90 barrels, 1869 boxes; Molasses, AZ, $50 hogs
heads, 4S43 tierces, 1889 barrels. Exported
inland to Canada during same period Sugar,
621 hogsheaals, SO tierces; Molasses, 1921 hogs
heads, $50 tierces. 6o4 barrels.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
Municipal Court---Jan. 3.

Eben F. Greenlaw, for larceny of a watch
from VIM. Gerrish, was sentenced to thirty
days in the County Jail.
Barnard O'Donnel, complained of as being
a common drunkard, was sentenced to thirty
days in the County House of Correction,
William Moran, for assault and battery on
his wife Mary, was committed to Jail in de-
fault of payment Of a fine imposed of $40 and
costs
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
From California.
SAN ERANcl

haNOINOO, III. 2.
The reports from the Colorado mines con-
tinue to excite the southern counties of this
State. Mills are being erected to develope a
silver mine recently discovered fifty miles
above Fort Mohane, only six miles from the
river navigation. Eleven mills have been sent
to the State Range silver mines, situated one
hundred miles from Los Angeles. Many be-
lieve that the mines on the southeastern bor-
der of the State will rival the Washoe mines.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05

sg-The annual meeting Of the several
companies comprising the Portland Fire De-
partment, will be held this evening, according
to the regulations at the several engine houses.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
Another Rebel Raid on Dumfries.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.
On Friday large detachment of Stuarts
cavalry, commanded by Maj. Herring, made
dash into Dumfries and captured some public
stores and ten suffers wagons, for the greater
part belonging to Maine and New York regi-
ments.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
Damage to the Mobile and Ohio Railroad.

CHICAGO, III, JAN g.
Special dispatches from Cairo say that the
Federal cavalry, under Col. Dickey, utterly
destroyed the Mobile & Ohio Railroad from
Oakland to Saltillo. Twenty-seven miles of
this was done before the rebel raid into Holly
Springs. Gen. Grants forces have also des-
troyed the road from Coffeeville to Oxford.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05

GB-The January term OF the Supreme Ju-
dicial Court for York County, will open at Sa-
co tomorrow. Judge Davis will preside.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05

sITThe illustrated American papers for
this week have been received at A. Robinson's,
No. 81 Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
REWARD ID I!

1--WE DOLLARS will be given for the deeoettaD
IL and conviction of any person persons stealing
papers from the doors of our Subscribers.
dec2s PUBLISHERS or THE PRrS0
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
Custom House Wharf

FUHE annual meeting of the prspristors Of Custom
l. House Wharf. for the choice Of ofscsrs, and
transacting any other business that may beoro
them. will be holden Monday, January 5th, A. d,
1868, at s o'clock p. NJ. At the Office of Joseph W.
Dyer Esq. on Commercial street
dec2T II CHAS. VI. HAWKES., Clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
impending Battle near su1fnlk.


BALTIMORE, Jan. 4.
The Suffolk correspondent of the American,
under date of the Sd, says the enemy have
shown themselves strong in front lately, and
1t ls'thought their apparent anxiety to get in
to a fight will soon be gratified.
New York Market.
NEW YORK. Jan. g.
Cotton-more active and rmer; sales 200 bales ct
6s q 6St for middng uplands
Flour-State and Western shade firmer; Superfine
STATE 3 ~ d 05; Extra do 30 q 6 As; choice
$50 q 65; Round Hoop Chic So q 100; Super
me me Western IS; common TO good Extra We tern
40 9 20; Southern frmer; Mixed more active
and frmer Extra 40 0sO0.
Wheat-shade firmer; Chicago spring % q / SO;
Miwaukee club 30 a 81; Amber Iowa 80 g Al; /;
nois 43.
Corn-1c better; Mixed Western 80 a 81 for sound
shipping, and 66 q 79 for unsound.
- Beef-more active; Country Mess 90 o. 00;-
Prime 90 g 90; Repacked Chicago IL 90 q 10 90;
Prime Mess 20 90 a 90 90
Pork-shade easier; Mess IA 81; Prime II so "a
1850; Western Prime Mess 13 90 a 16 80.
Sugar-yery firm; New Orleans iOs q 12c; Musco-
Cofee-frm; sales at 2si bags of Java at a.
30 a IS.
Freights to Liyerpool-droopipg; cotton nominal.
flour Is Sd in American aud Is Sd in neutral vessels;
gram Cd q SD for wheat in bulk and ships bags.
Wool-quiet and firm.
Stock Market.
NEW YORK, Jan. 8.
Second Board-S:ocks easier
Illinois Central scrip. .................... SO
New ork Central .......................l 1914
American Gold 12s3
United States demand notes ...,,.. 12ai
United States Sc 1867 registered ............ 97t
United States 6's of 1881 coupons.............. 80
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
COmgress street SEMINARY.

TIVE winter session of is School, under the care
L of ELLEN l.. WHITTIER, will commence Jan.
9th. Application may be made and Circulars OBJ
tanned at No. 40 State street. or at the Rooms ele
Congress street.
Portland, December, 1862. dec3l div
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
TO LET.

A SMALL HALL, or rooms suitable for q me-
IA chanics or manufacturers work shop.
Inquire at $50 Congress street. decl7 dis3w
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05
PaySOn House,

A Gentleman and his wife. aud few single gen.
"A tlemen, can be accommodated with board and
pleasant rooms at the above house. No. 81 MIDDLE
STREET. Jan 3-d2ws
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-05

- modern built HOUSE, No so Danforth
I..sH8 street. suitable for a genteel family-con.
c.1ek tanning fifteen rooms
Enquire of J. h. KING, in rear Of 80 Danforth
Street. decl9tf
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tAll the New Styles Of
DRESS GOODS,

Silk and Wool Plaids, Satin Stripes, Garabaldi
Checks Poll de Cheveres, Travelling Mixtures, rich
French Poplins, italian Lustres, Spring and Summer
Delaines, plain awoo Delanes in all the beautiful
shades and colors. Tahettas, Goats Hair Goods and
Camel's Hair Lustres in all the new shades, plain
Alpaccas in all colors, French and English Cling
hams American and English Prints, Thibets, Lyon
eses, and all other Dress Goods, too numerous to
recapitalate here.
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United States Internal Revenue.
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

Il NATHANIEL J. MILLER, Collector for the
First Collection District in the Staie of Maine
hereby give notice to all persons concerned that
have received for collection the Second Annual Col
lection List, made and committed to D. e by the As.
SCISSOR thereof in accordance with tie Act of Con.
gress entitled, AN Act to provide Internal Revenue
TO support the Government. and 10 pay interest ON
the public debt, approved July l. fs62 and the
amendments thereto approved March 8, 1868; that
the several duties taxes. ten income carriages and
plate and licenses, assess ed enumerated and con-
tanned in said Second Annual Collection List, have
become due and payable; that will in person or by
said duties taxes and licenses assessed aud payable
within the County of Cumberland in said District
at my Office, No % Exchange street Portland from
the second day of November. 1863, TO the 18th day
OF November, 1865. both inclusive; that will in
like manner attend TO collecting and receiving du-
Ties taxes and licenses, aforesaid, assessed and
payable within the County of York in said District
at the following designated times and places to wit
al the Biddeiord House in biddeford, on Monday,
November 10th; ut the Newichaw onock House in
South Berwick, on Tuesday, November 18th; at the
Berry Hotel in Alfred on Wednesday, November
18th; at Felchs Hotel in Limerick, ON Thursday
November @ l9Ih 1893 And further give notice that
"all persons who shall neglect 10 pay the duties tax
cs and licenses assessed upon them aforesaid to
said Collector or his deputy within the times above
specified will be liable under the provisions of Sec
ton - OF the Act OF Congress aforesad to pay ten
per centuin additional upon the an. cunt thereof,
Ii is hoped that all persons having such taxes du-
ties or licenses 10 pay, will atteyid 10 their payment
within the time prescribed, as am instructed to
enforce the law in all cases of delinquency.
Persons in the County of York desirous of so do.
ing, can pay their taxes at my Office No 20 Ex-
change street. Portland, prior to November 18th
1853 at which time the tax lists will be removed 10
the County of York.
NATH'LJ. MILLER,
Collector of the First Collection District
Portland, October Is, 1858
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RAILROADS AND TELEGRAPHING.-Rail-
road business throughout the country has
proved to be, during the past three years,
more successful than the most sanguine stock
holder could have expected Especially is this
true OF the various lines between Boston and
New York, which have done large business.
The early completion of the "Ar Line" Rail-
road promises additional facilities, and we are
pleased to learn that the prospects are encour-
aging for more rapid construction of the
work, and for its completion to New Haven.
Telegraphing, also, has of late received
new impetus. The business on the two lines
now in operation between the above named
cities is not only SO great, but is increasing so
rapidly that the new facilities will be welcomed.
We learn that two additional lines between
Boston and New York are soon to be con-
structed. One will be more direct that any
yet built. 1t will be the "Air Line Telegraph
Company" beginning in Boston, passing
through Brookline, Needham, Dover, Med
field, Medway and Bellingham in Massachu-
sets: through Woonsocket, up the valley of
Pascoag in Rhode Island; crossing the Nor
wich and Worcester Railroad at Daysville in
Connecticut; thence to Willimantic and Mid
dletown on the Connecticut river; and from
there to New Haven. The above, it will be
perceived, follows the location of the "Air
Line" Railroad all the way to New Haven.
From that point it will run along the track OF
New York and New Haven road. This is to
be the "Air Line Telegraph Company" 1t is
reported that the wire to be used by this COM
pany has some important Improvements over
any heretofore used, and that it can be worked
without interruption in all states of the
weather.
The other line, about being constructed,
will follow the track of the Norfolk County
Railroad to Blackstone; thence to Thompson
in Connecticut; from there to Hartford and
from Hartford, following the Hartford and
Fishkill road to Fishkill; thence to New York
by the Harlem or Hudson River Railroad.
When these lines are completed, we think
the public win have no cause so complain of
delay in egraphing.-I Boston Journal.
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sD-EcoSoMY IN CONSUMING CoAI--The
following is well-timed and sensible article.
Read it,
at is little wonderful that, with de-
creas in the price of coal fieights, and very
large increasee in the gross amornt brought
TO tide-water from the differeat mines, the
dealers yet keep up the high price to con-
sumers. 1t looks very like combination on
the part of retail coal dealers; and the result
must be that very large reduction in the
amount used will take place. II behooves fam
lilies and others using fuel to be more and
more careful of their fuel expenes. Thousand
of tons OF coal are carelesly and thoughtlessly
burned during the year from mere habit of
the thing; but when coal goes up from 81 per
ton TO SO it is time TO utilize and ecnoomize."
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Tor the transaction Of a FLOUR AND COMMITS.
sloN BUSINESS, AT. store No. rs Commercial street
w. l.. S0UTHARD
N. +. WOODBURY.
Portland, Sept l, Isa ;. sept4 diff