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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-07-02

TROPHIES OF Wharf.-The Collector has
hung up between the pillars in the principal
room of the Custom House three flags cap
Confederate Jack, having red Union with a
blue st. Andrews cross, on which are eleven
stars. Also the new Confederate flag, to wit,
red ground with st. Andrews cross in blue
with white stars-this is but partly finished,
their down east cruise having evidently been
brought unexpectedly to close. The other
flag is the red burgee of the Tacony, with her
name in white letters. The recovery of the
flag, log-book, ships papers, and other articles
belonging to that vessel afford good evidence
to us that she has been destroyed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-07-02
Military Matters in Pennsylvania.

NEW YORK, July 1.
The Lancaster Express of Tuesday evening
gives the following important intelligence: We
have just learned from reliable sources. that
Gen. Meade has taken Hanover Junction thus
cutting in two the rebel lines and turning their
right. Gen. Early has retreated from York
and Ewell from in front of Harrisburg. The
position of our army is such now that Lee
must either beat hasty retreat at great
disadvantage, or give battle to Gen. Meade on
his chosen ground. In either event it is of
the utmost importance that the new levies be
pushed on as rapidly as possible. Now is the
hour TO strike the decisive blow.
HARRISBURG, July 1--9.30 p. NJ
A battle toook place yesterday at Hanover
Junction, between Pleasanton and the rebel
cavalry. 1t lasted nearly the whole p NJ.
The result was, the enemy lost 400 in killed,
wounded and prisoners, besides six pieces of
artillery. Our loss is reported at 200.
1t is believed that the main body of Lee s
army is between Gettyburg and Chambers
burg. The indications are that battle has
been fought to-day between Lee and Meade,
but TO what extent aud with what result is I'M
known, nor is it likely to be known tonight.
Heavy firing has been heard the whole eve-
ming in the direction Carlisle. 1t is long
way off, and at times very rapid. The river
banks are lined with people, listening and dis
cussing probable results.
At midnight, the heavy firing heard ia
the Direction of Carlisle, ceased. 1t is thought
the rebels made attack on the forces belonging
in fthis department, between Mechanicsburg
and Carlisle. Result not known at this time.
A large fire is now seen in the direction OF
Carlisle, but what is burning is not known.
II is thought that Lees headquarters are at
Dover, York county.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-07-02

SALE OF REAL EsTATE-E. NJ. Patten sold
at auction yesterday the lot of land on the
corner of Commercial and Moulton streets,
containing 1870 square feet, with the wooden
building thereon, owned by the heirs of the
late Daniel Fox, Esq. The first bid was Sl0,-
O0O From that it advanced by thousands to
$4,000, and then by five hundreds until it had
reached $4,000, at which price it was knocked
off to S. II. Lyman, Esq, being about six dol
lars per square foot-the highest price, we be-
lieye, ever paid for land in this city. The
bidding was very spirited and the sale occu-
pied but few minutes. 1t is, undoubtedly
one of the best lots of land for mercantile
business in the city.
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PROPOSALS.
Proposals.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,

bureau Of Yards and Docks. june IL. 1863
SEALED PROPOSALS for each class separately,
- endorsed Proposals for Glass No. name the
class Tor the navy yard at (nme the yardp will be
received at this Office until noon the 18th day of
July next for furnishing and delivering at the sew
erai navy yards named the materials and articles en-
braced IN printed schedules, which will be furnished
ON application and sent by mail if SO requested TO
persons desiring to offer to contract for any or ali Of
the classes named therein, by the commandments of
the several navy yards for the classes the wards
under their command, or by the navy agent nearest
thereto, by the bureau for any all of the yards
IoPrerent confusion and mistakes an scaling The
Offers no bids wH be receiUed whch contains classes
for more than yard IN enretope and each in
divldual of firm must sign the bid and contract.
bidders are hereby cautioned and particularly no.
titled that their offers must be in the form hereinafter
prescribed and be mailed in time reach their des-
tinaon before the time expires for receiving them;
no bid iu be considered chich shall be receired after
the period stated and no dttoUaHce wH be made for
failures Of the mail.
!. To guard against offers being opened before the
time appointed, bidders requested TO endorse on
the envelope, above the address, and draw line un-
der the endorsement, thus:
proposals for Class No. tndme the class) for the
Ndcy- Yard at (Rdne the yard"
To the Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks
Washington, ID. G..
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BY TELEGRAPH
TorHE
Portland Daily Press.
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, July 1.
Official officers from the army of the Poto-
mac state that portion of our cavalry, under
Col. Fitzpatrick, had a handsome fight yester-
day with the enemy's cavalry at Hanover. We
captured battle flag, one Lieut. Colonel. one
captain and As privates, and 10 or 20 Of the
enemy were killed.
Letters of to-day's date have been received
from the Army of the Potomac, in which the
following facts are stated: Our last move
ments have been characterized by a marked
willingness on the part of the soldiers to IN
dergo any fatigue within the bounds of human
endurance. The rebels recently sent only a
small scouting or accommodating party to the
vicinity Of Frederick.
portion of our forces surrounded Emmets-
burg on Monday, and captured without con-
flict a battery, the only rebel force there
The very best spirit prevails in the Army,
and the hope OF an early and decisive battle is
the prevailing sentiment of the troops.
The portion of Maryland occupied by our
Army is teeming with rich agricultural pro-
duets, afIording large supplies.
The most friendly disposition is evinced to-
wards us by inhabitants generally, and every
precaution is taken to preventw anton destruc-
ton of property.
The following circular has been issued:
Headquarters Army Of the Potomac, June
Both. The Commanding General requests
that previous to the engagement soon expect
ed with the enemy, corps and all other COM
handing officers to address their troops, ex-
planning to them the immense issues involved
III the struggle. The enemy is now on our
soil; the whole country looks anxiously to
this army 10 deliver it from the presence of
the foe. Our failure to do so will leave us no
such welcome as the swelling of millions of
hearts with pride and JOY at our success would
give to every soldier of the army. Homes,
firesides and domestic affairs are involved
The army has fought well heretofore. 1t is
believed it will fight more desperately and
bravely than ever, if ii is addressed in fitting
terms. Corps and other commanding officers
are authorized to order the instant death Of
any soldier who fails to do his duty at this
hour
By command of Maj. Gen Meade.
(Signed) S. WILLIAMS, A. A. G.
Our cavalry is actively scouting in every d.
rection, and no fears of surprise are for an in
slant entertained by any one.
1t was ascertained by our scouts yesterday,
who completed circuit extending ten miles
from the city, that there was not single rebel
soldier to be seen. Our scouts are confident
that there are no rebel soldiers anywhere be-
tween Frederick and the Potomac. Washing
ton to-day is remarkably quiet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-07-02

FrRE.-Yesterday afternoon a building ad-
Joining the works of the Gas Company, owned
and occupied by Messrs. S. b. Page d Co., for
the manufacture of Parafne Varnish and
Pitch, was destroyed by fire with all its con-
tents. The loss is estimated at $1,000. No in
surance. The stable belonging to the Canal
Company was also destroyed.
The fire originated in letting off the charge
in the boiler. The charge exploded and set
fire to the pitch, and the flames spread so
rapidly that water, which was poured on in a
deluge by the Fire Department, had no effect.
There was large quantity of pitch and coal
tar ia the building, and the smoke was so
dense that person could not see across Canal
street. The smoke was seen several miles out
of the city.
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From Bermuda.

NEW YORK, July /.
A Bermuda paper of the 23d ult. has been
received.
The rebel steamer Lady Davis arrived on
the 22d from Wilmington. She is reported TO
belong to the rebel Government, and to have
brought important dispatches from that gov
eminent to the British government
The Gazette says Mr.. Valandigham, the
gentleman who has caused so much excitement
in the Northern States, and who was banished
to the Southern States for stated period, ar.
rived here in the Confederate steamer Lady
Davis, from Wilmington, on Saturday last. Ii
is reported that he is on his way to Canada
there to await coming events.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-07-02

4 full meeting of the creditors Of the late John
IA Rounds, held this day, pursuant to previous
tiee, the Whole subject matter being referred to
committee of NINE duly appointed for that purpose
who reported follows which report hereby aRan
issossty accepted.
From the Probate Records
Whole amount of claims allowed against the
Cash sl60 90
Goods and chatteIs, 2t6 66
Rights and credits, 4490 Is
AND FURTHER THE PROBATE RECORDS SAITH NOT
Sufficient, however, is here apparent, that instead
of 20 per cent, the estate should have paid and did
in reality pay about s5l per cent less the cost Of adj
ministraton, and the furniture 1926 o5l.
Sewell c. Strout, Howard Strout) '.As COUNSEL
FOR THE ADMISIsrRArRIx,'' according TO his
less that Of s54 at New YORK; Assiesxp re HIM
FOR 20 PER CENT. As evidence that said Strout
has not paid over % per cent IS $40 81 of these
claims, reference is had TO the following letter.
constituting part Of this report:
PORTLAND, March 81. 1859.
Messrs. Smith Sfratfon Netc York:
The dividend upon the claims against the estate of
John Rounds is 20 per cent. amounting upon your
claim to $40 80. You can have the amount by send
ing order for ii to any here The dividend,
have all been paid out except yours, a long time
since, and had forgotten about your claim
Yours truly. s. c. srRoUr.
The Account may be stated thus:
s5,I3l 425i 81 is 1915 s. 20 per cent 81 l35 80
Goods and chattels furniture, Sc y the Court
allowed the administrator to retain, 246 So
Cash at sundry times, and Note from Sfrout
to the administrative, per his account
in part rendered her. 975 90
Amount of the New York claim remaining
unsettled, "a "a
s24li IS
This amount, SAIL s. taken from the assets,
~. 500 81. supposng the n York claim of s5f g. to
be paid in full, show balance of 81 ass g. less the
cost IF administration, UNAccoUNTyD FOR IN THE
gefher eh fhs ss75 ADORE SET rfh should hare been
paid to the respecfire creditors Of said estate.
Your Committee, therefore,, upon full and dis
passionate review of the whole matter, of opin
ion that by of the misrepresentation of said
Strout all the creditors, except d. T.. Chase. have
been cheated out of their just dues, and recommend
to each of them to take such legal measures, the
laws may afford. to compel said Strouf to make good
the difference between what they severay got. amt
what the estate should have paid, and rrouid have
paid had the original entries the books Of the Pro.
ate Records been faithfully carried out.
ID. T. CHASE, Chairman.
MOSES MORRILL,. Secretary.
Portland, April 20, 1863. ap23 Tn S&Tutf
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lB-On the evening Of the night when the
Revenue cutter was stolen, there was large
dancing party at the Ottawa house on Bangs
Island. The dancing was kept up until after
one o'clock in the morning, when the parties
returned to the city. 1t has been stated by
some of the rebel prisoners that this dance in
terfered with their operations against the cut
ter, and that they were obliged to postpone
their attack until the party was over. 1t is
highly probable that had the cutter been
seized, as was contemplated, at midnight, she
would have got off clear, as there was little
breeze blowing at that time
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MATTERS BOUT TOW

APPEAL TO THE BENEvoLENT.-A sub
scription paper has been placed in the Mer-
chants Exchange, Of which the following is
copy:
Daniel Gould, of Portland, died on Sunday
from injuries received on board the schooner
Archer, on Saturday last. At the time OF the
accident, Mr. Gould was in the employ OF the
United States.
Mr.. Gould has left wife and two young
children, in INDECENT circumstances, and any
contributors given to the widow oil a brave
and worthy man, will be cheerfully received.
Portland, July LIST, 1868.
Yesterday Collector Jewett received fifty
dollars from gentleman in Boston for Mrs.
Gould, and some of the underwriters in that
city have written to the president of our in
surance company for information respecting
the affairs Of the afflicted widow, and family.
Subscription papers may also be found at the
stores of Hall l.. Davis and Lowell d Senter,
and it is hoped that the benevolent among us
will open their hearts on this occasion.
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New York Market.

New YORK, July 1.
Cotton-ess active and easier; sales at 73c for mid
ding uplands.
Flour-State and Western unsettled and irregular
Extra State and Shipping and Round Hoop Ohio
in fair demand at little better price, while other
kinds dull and dropping; Super State IS q 90;
Extra do g "a 20; choice do % Q. 10; Round
Hoop Ohio 05 Sa 4 GO; choice do rs a 90; Super
Western so a 90; common to good Extra do 20
az 80; Southern unchanged; Mixed to good 20 q
$50; Fancy and Extra % "a 9 30; Canada frmer;
common Extra 5 50 "a 80; Extra good TO choice
8 90 a Z so; Superfpe IS q 80.
wheat-opened frm closed dull Chicago spring
10 a 35: Milwaukee Club 80 az Al; Amber Iowa
43gl As; Winter Red Western As a so; Amber
Michigan 81 az 53t; Amber State "a; White
Ohio IS; common White Michigan IS for fair.
Corn--dull; Mixed Western shipping IS q 75ii
Yellow do 76A CT
Beef-quict.
Pofk-closed firm.
Sugar-frm with moderate demand.
Molasses-quiet and steady: Cuba 3sl
Freights TO Liverpool-duil; cotton nominal; foui
Ii I'D; grain 6sd in bulk and ships bags.
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THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the North American and China.
MONTREAL. July

MONTREAL, July 1.
The steamship North American, from Liver
pool 18th, via Londonderry 10Th, passed Far
Their Point at 6 o'clock this morning. Her
dates are one day later than those already re-
ceived.
New YORK, July 1.
The steamship China, from Liverpool GOTH
via Queenstown 21st, arrived at p. nj.
The Paris papers announce that merchan-
disc consigned TO Mexican ports occupied by
the French, will be subject only to half import
duty.
1t is reported that the Galway contract has
at length been signed.
The steamer Southerner, which attracted
suspicion, and was searched at Liverpool in
the belief that she was intended for South
ern cruise, was loading at Liverpool for Mas
sau, and was vigilantly watched.
A requisition TO the Lord Mayor of London,
was being signed, urging him to call and pre-
side over the meeting to petition Parliament
to promote the restoration oil peace in Amer
lea.
The London Times, in an editorial on the
late peace meeting recognizes in it some rea-
son for thinking the civil war may be reaching
its close, but at the same time admits that it is
very doubtful question. 1t thinks Lincoln
would not object to peace, If he knew how to
reach it, and that the meeting may pave the
way.
Spence, of Liverpool, the Southern financial
agent, had resumed his letters to the Times.
He contends that the North have effected lit
tie or nothing as yet, and the policy OF exhaus-
ton will effect the North worse than the South.
The Army and Navy Gazette says there is
no use in being inpatient. The civil war will
last a long time yet
Polish affairs were debated in the House .oi
Lords. STAFFORD and Radcliffe had little faith
in diplomatic measures. Earl Russell said
notes of the three Powers were despatched to
Russia on the l7th Matinsburg and Chelms-
ford attacked Government for the rupture with
Brazil Russell defended his course.
The King of Sweden had congratulated Ma
poleon on the fall of Puebla.
The Council of the Austrian Empire was
opened by a speech from the Emperor, giving
satisfactory exhibit of the nation.
The probable answers of Russia to the three
Powers is eagerly canvassed; some rumors
say it will be favorable, others the reverse
Russia continues her military preparations.
Crdcolc, j une 20.-Weilenski with 140 Polish
insurgents have cut their way through COG
Russians, by whom they were surrounded.
Bouesa and his followers have had Skin
mish with cavalry force at Cory. The losses
on both sides are trifling. Bouesa was wound
ed.
The Cossacks of the Don are discontinued
and intend to return to their own country with
the large quantity of booty they have obtain
ed by pillage.
Frankouski, having recovered from his
wounds, has been executed by the Rus.
SLAMS.
VIM. Radzwell has been arrested at Liver.
pool.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-07-02

23D MAINE REGIMENT.-Wcr received a dis
patch from Col. Virgin last evening stating
that the 23d Maine Regiment would leave
New York for Portland, via Stonington, at 9
O'Clock. They would arrive in Boston this
morning, and Mr.. Russell informs us that
special train, with the troops on board, will be
dispatched from Boston 10 this city just as
soon as the regiment can be got on board
Dispatches will be received to-day announcing
the departure of the regiment from Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-07-02

DEATH OF A VENERABLE MAN.-General
james Irish, of Gorham, died Tuesday at his
residence in that place, at the ripe old age of
81 years. The deceased was member of the
Convention that framed the Constitution of
this State in 1920, and has held many offices of
trust in the State, County and his native town.
His funeral will take place ct 3 o'clock this
afternoon, from the Congregational vestry in
Gorham.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-07-02

E-The many friends of Capt. John A.
Webster, Jr.. will be glad to learn that he has
been re-assigned to this station with the Cut
ter Dobbin. Capt. w., We learn, is vigilant
and gentlemanly officer, and just what is want
ed for this station. The Dobbin is much larg-
er than the Caleb Cushing, and is said to be a
superior vessel
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-07-02

Glass No. /, clothing; class No. g. hats boots and
shoes &C.; class No. g. provisions class No. A. gro
ceries class No. g. dry goods; class No 8, bread
Class No. q tobacco; class No. s. coal; class No o.
paints, oils and glass; class No. 10, bricks, gravel
and lime; class No. IL, lumber; class No. H. fre-
wood; class No. 13. provender class No. a. miscel-
aneous; class No. Is hardware; class No. l6, sta
tionery.
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ENTERTAINMENTS
Deering Hall.
Thursday Eyeniuy. JuIy

The performances will commence with an intensely
interesting Drama, in two Acts, entitled LADY
4UDLEf'S SECRET, or The Mystery Of Audiey
Coert.-Dance and New Song. Battle fCasco Bay
and the conf alities of the FRISKY COBBLER.
rEAThree Grand Entertainments on the 4th of July
At1G5 A. M.-1UROR1 FLOYD and PADDY
MILES BOT. At p. M.-EFFECTS or WAR
observation-disclosures will commence with THE
SERIOUS F1NIL Y-SiD ging and Dancing.-THE
PROSECUTED DUTCHN4N. jy2
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RARE CHANcE.-lt will be noticed by
advertisement, that o. C. Frost offers his Liy-
cry Stable and stock for sale This is one of
the best establishments in the city and has
very large patronage. We regret that Frostis
going to leave US, but hope that some one as
good as he is will be found to take his place.
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CHAMPION SoAP.-We refer our readers to
the advertisement of this article in our columns
this morning. We have tried this soap and
find it TO be all that the manufacturers recon-
mend it for. 1t is a valuable article in house
keeping department.
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Stock Market.

grPaymaster True has been ordered to
New Orleans to pay off the Maine and other
troops.
gE-The Portland Daily Press has entered
upon the second year of its existence under
the most tiattering circumstances. The Press,
under the care of Brother Gilman and his able
associates, has already taken a position Sec
ond to none in the State. Success to it,
Lewiston Journal.
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COAST DEFENcEs.-Colonel Harding ac-
companied bya delegation of citizens came
up from Bath yesterday with the new steam
two ten-inch Columbiads temporarily from Fort
Gorges to Fort Popham. The armament of
Fort Popham will be ready ina few weeks /;
meanwhile, it was considered unwise to leave
the Kennebec open to Confederate cruisers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-07-02

GB An Irish girl living with a family on
winter street was sent out to the garden
Tuesday to pick dish of gooseberries. She
went into the garden and returned to the
house with brimming painful of green s,ra,o-
herries
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New Funeral Car,

FIVliE subscriber would respectfully inform the cit
IL liens of Portland and vicinity that he has had
built expressly for his own use, new and elegant
FUNERAL CAR, of the most approved style, with
which he is prepared attend upon funerals or the
removal OF the dead, with satisfactory promptness,
and at a reasonable price.
All orders left his residence, No Chapel street
will meet with prompt attention.
JAMES NJ. CURRIER,
Sexton and Undertaken.
Portland, June Is, 1868. dtf
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70 rncomb, No. 373 Congress street, has
got his silver fount' soda in full operation.
lie charges his founts with his own Carbonc
Acid Gas Generator, keeping it fresh all the
time. If you want good cooling drink give
him call.
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Various Items.

ALBANY, N. Y, July |.
The State Committee of the Constitutional
Union party held a meeting at the Delevan
House to-day, and resolved to hold meeting
IN New York on the 10Th to take action for a
convention this fall.
New YORK. July |.
IL Is rumored here that steamers Niagara,
Susquehanna and Shamrock are to replace our
sailing squadron inthe Mediterranean.
The monitor Passiac is To remain here for
the defence of the harbor
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WILL EXHIBIT AT
Portland Friday and Satur-
daY. July I'D and 4fh.

Melyille's Great Australian Circus,
Henry Cooks Far-Famed Circus,
Troupe of Educated Monkeys and
wonderfully trained Dogs,
The X. Sands American Circus.
Melville in his intensely thrilling
md highly sensational bare back act ;
Melville and his sons Sammy, Frank,
and George, in their beautiful grace
fHl, elegant. surprising and unap-
proachable, acrobatic scenes.
Comic Pastimes and Pyramidical
Parlor Posturing.
GEORGE Ross, the best general
equestrian performer in the world,
in his great Principal aud Pirouet-
ing and leaping act and in his won
derful somersanlting.
SHAPPEE and WHITNEY in their
novel and terrific 1rdpeze 1ct, in
which they surpass all competitors
and keep the audience spell bound
by their graceful poses, their almost
miraculous eyolLtions, their extra
ordinary agility and daring dash.