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FROM vICKsBURG.
Gen. Grant Heavily Reinforced.
Good News from Charleston Expected.

New YORK, June 5.
The Posts special Washington dispatch says
Government has advices from Gen. Grant to
the Both. Everything is reported to be going
on satisfactorily. Gems. Mcpherson and Sher-
man had pushed their artillery within fifty
yards of the rebel works.
Heavy reinforcemedts were reaching Grant,
and he is now quite able to carry on his siege
of Vicksburg, and take care at the same time
of Gen. Johnston. 1t is believed Vicksburg
can hold out but few days longer.
1t is expected that some interesting news
will be received from Charleston before many
days are over.
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MAT TIERS ABOUT OWN.
Religious Notices.

ssR-Elder #. II. Derrick will preach in the Sec
ond Advent Church on next Sunday, at the usual
hours. All are invited.
r8- Miss Emma Hardinge of New York, will lee
ture in Mechanics Hail. before the Portland Spir-
itual Association, tomorrow afternoon and even
ing, at 8 and u o'clock.
Sunday School at 81 Conference at loi o'clock.
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Meeting OF Creditors.

full meeting of the creditors of the late John
"A Rounds, held this day. pursuant to previous no.
committee of NINE duly appointed for that purpose.
who reported as follows. which reports hereby
imonsiy accepted.
From the Probate Records
Whole amount of claims allow ed against the
estate, s5,131.42
INVENTORY OF THE ESTATE.
Goods and chattels 246 Sc
Rights and credits, 4,490 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 per cent less the OF ad-
mnistration, and the furniture ts246 o6).
Sewell {. Strout, Howard Strout) GAS COUNSEL
FOR THE ADMINisTRArRIx." according TO his o,cn
less that of s54.54 at New York, ASSIGNED re HIM.
SELF FOR 20 PER CENT As evidence that said Strout
has not paid over 20 per cent IS ee 50 of these
claims, reference is had to the following letter. as
PORTLAND, March 81, 1862
Messrs Smith 4 Strdtton, Ne,c York:
The dividend upon the claims against the estate of
John Rounds is % per cent. amounting upon your
claim to $40 50. You can have the amount by send
have all been paid out except yours, a long time
since, and had forgotten about your claim.
Yours truly. S. c. srRouT.
The account mar be stated thus:
73l 42-54 is IS SIC S. at % per cent 81 I35 3s
Goods and chattes furniture, & c. J the Court
allowed the ADMINISTRATIVE to retain, GAG Sc
to the administrative, as per his account
in part rendered her, 915 90
Amount Of the New York claim remaining
unsettled, 544
s2.4li So
This amount s24lI So, taken from the assets.
S4S96 ST. supposing the n. York claim of s5i 81 TO
be paid in full show balance of s24s5 %. less the
cost Of administration. UNAcCoUNTED IN THE
HANDS OF SEwELL G. STRour rhich NJ righf, to-
gether nth the 1910 ADORE set rfh should hare been
paid to the respective creditors If said estate.
Your Committee, therefore. upon a full and dis
passionate review Of the whole matter of opin-
ion that by reason of the misrepresentation of said
Strout, all the creditors except ID. 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 Strout TO make good
the difference between what they severally got and
what the estate should have paid, and iroaid have
paid had the original entries the books Of the Pro-
ate Records been faittf fully carried out.
ID. T. CHASE. Chairman.
MosEs MORRILL,, Secretary.
Portland, April 20, 1868. apps Tn S&Tutf
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Land mt Auction.

Il. NJ. PATTEN. Auctioneer- Office, q Exchange st.
WILL be sold on Thursday. June 18th, at IL M,
w valuable piece of Land near the head OF
Cross and corner of Middle streets
This lot has a front of thirty EIGHT feet on Cross
street, extending back hundred and eleven feet
to the rear of stores Union street owned by Henry
Goddard. Esq. The wooden building on the lot will
be sold with the land
Sale on the premises. and positive
For particulars call on Mr.. JAMES TODD, or the
Auctioneer. mva2 dtd
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Army in Tennessee to be Paid.

LOUISVILLE, June 5.
Special Agent Gallager, acting U. S. Depos-
itory, yesterday received from the Treasurer
of the United States S5,000,O00, of which
Sl,500O00 have been distributed to Paymaster
Allen for our army in Tennessee.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

Bass BALL.-The members of the Saga
more Base Ball Club, and others who would
like to participate in a social game, are re-
quested to meet upon their former grounds,
near the Arsenal, this afternoon.
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EDWARD n. PATrEN, Auctioneer,
Office ~ Exchange Street.

AUCTION. on Wednesday, July lst at IL M,
"A on the premises, that valuable lot of land stu.
ated Mt the corner of Commercial and Moulton
streets, of late occupied by Lyman Marrett and ala
The said lot of land contains 1871 square feet access
on three sides TO the premises
Terms, one fourth cash. the balance in one and
two years, with interest semi-annually, secured by
mortgage on the premises. Title undoubted.
rS-The building included in the sale
For particulars call on the Auetioneer my27
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Forge Coal.

EtARGO Robert Hare, Powers celebrated Cum
~ berland Coal, just received and for sale by
HENRY l.. PAINE & CO.,
267 Commercial Street, Smiths Wharf.
myl9 I'm
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WILLIAM WELLS BROWN, is on a visit to
this State, and will deliver in Portland, Au-
gusta, Bangor, Bath, and a few other places,
his lecture on "The War and the Black Man"
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

gg- We learn from the Lewiston journal
that our townsman, Mr.. Ira VIM, is putting
his steam heating apparatus into the Bagging
Mill in that city.
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Sale atAuctiOm.

nN "Wednesday July 18th, unless previously sold
~ at private sale House No. As on the east side Of
India street, with the lot of land which IL stands
being the same Josiah Baker aud his descendants
have owned for over ninety-fye years past
For further particulars inquire of
CHR. WRIGHT.
Portland, May %, 1863. distf
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THE Chicaeo Times Trouble.

CHICAGO, June 5.
In the case of the Chicago Times versus the
military authorities, the counsel asked for and
obtained leave to withdraw the bill asking for
an injunction, and the case was dismissed.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

sBr We learn that Mr. Fred. w. Nichols,
an old member of the craft, whose art is pre-
sentative of all arts, died yesterday in this
city.
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ENTERTAINMENTS
DeerinG Hall.
TODAY, SATURDAY.

MATINEE at q p. M, and DRAWING Room ENTER
TAINMEST tby permissionl, at O'Clock
At the Matinee-THE MORNING CALL and NIL
LF, the Maid NTH the Milking Pail AT the Draw
ing Room Entertainment in the evening, the illus
trated Proverb of TWO CAN PLAY AT THAT
CINE, aud the Household Lesson of 1DYICE no
HDSBANDS. or the Conjugai Afmonition
Doors open in the afternoon at o'clock-in the
evening at O'Clock.
PRICES OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IS cts: Reserv.
ca seats, 81 cts; Family Circle, 25 cents. Reserved
seats secured at Paines Music Store and at the Hall
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Store for Sale.

TuNHE four-story brick Store in Free Street.-The &
l. in the Free Street Block-next east of Toford 8
Enquire of III. II. MACHlN, Gait Block, or
ap9 isf L. BARNES, Sal Middle Street
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

1g- Hall l.. Davis has received for sale,
Col. Higginson's "Out-Door Papers," and
Lillian" romance by Mrs. Richard Green
ough.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

70 The death of the wife of Capt. John
Williams, of this city, suggests the pleasant
recollection of a long and happy matrimonial
union of over sixty years, with one of the
pleasantest of men.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

sB- The steamer Casco will be ready TO
run to the Islands on or before the 10th inst.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
Nomination of Hon. Winter Davis.

BALTIMORE, June 5.
The Union Convention tonight nominated
Hon. Winter Davis as candidate for Repre-
sentative from the Sd District. He was sere-
naded and made speech, in which he said he
should, if elected, support the entire policy of
the Administration. There should, he said,
be no side issues; it was time for America to
speak out boldly. He was in favor of elnan-
cipation and of vigorous prosecution of the
war until peace is conquered.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
House and Lot on Cumberland ST.
For SAIe.

f4t The House and Lot No. LAG Cumberland ST.,
E;;:l corner of Myrtle. Lot about 50 II SO feet,
-1A with good two story dwelling house. In
quire OF my233w JOHN G. PROCTOR.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06

o1- Gov. Coburn still continues to improve
slowly, though he is unable to sit up.
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
Portland, SacO a Portsmouth Rail-
road COMPANY.

nIyIDEND NO. 39-Three dollars per share,
~ clear Of United States tar, will be payable
June 10th to stock holders of record May 30h 1868
Per order, ELIPHALET MOTT.
my2I dtjells Treasurer.
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House and Lot nj Auction.

Nv shall sell NJ public auction on Saturday, June
ON, at O'Clock p. NJ, on the premises House
anu Lot NO. "A Atlantic street. The House Is finish
ca throughout, abundance of hard and son water
piped for gas, with gas fixtures
je2 HENRY BAILEY a CO Auct;o,eers
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Merchants I!

fuNHE advertiser is DESTROYS of getting into some
l. wholesale business-grocery preferred. Has a
good acquaintance. and il needed can furnish from
one to two thousand dollars.
my2s d2ws
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Dine at the

MERCHANTS Exchange Eating House. II & 10
NlExchange st. Free Lunch every day from 10
to- 81. APPS dim l.. s. TW0MBLY.
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BOARD.
Estate Of WIN. II. stevens.

TIVE Notes and Accounts of the late William d.
Il Stevens, of Portland, in our office for col
lection.
No costs will be charged to those who settle within
thirty days. vINTON BENNETT.
Portland May a. 1868. 1mis23
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Grand Chancellor Investment
STOCK AND STAND FOR SALE.

FUNHE subscribers, being DESTROYS of making a
l. change in their business, offer for sale their
Stock and stand situated in North Yarmouth. The
stock consists of DRY GOODS. GROCERIES, sc,
and is one of the best locations for trade in the
try. The store is nearly new, with dwelling house
attached.
Also
They offer one other store and stable near by with
about four acres of land. A good chance for a Boot
and Shoe Mandatory.
For further particulars inquire of CHARLES Nc
LAUGHLiN & CO., Thomas Block, Commercial
street. Portland Me, of the subscribers. the
premises. L. $. STANWOOD & co.
North Yarmouth, May 2lst, 1868. jei tfd&w51
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Dine at the
MerclsantsE Exchange Eating House
l7& 10 Exchange Street.
Free Lunch every day from 10 to IL apS6
Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained,

fNH0SE having from One to Five hundred dollars
l. to invest in safe thing, that will afford employ
ment and good pay for one, two five years. call
at 229 Congress Street. "Strke while the iron is
hot" the best chances rapidly being taken up
June | diff
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Now Ready, DR.. Warren's Great Work,
1.-THE HOUSEHOLD PHYSICIAN"
spLENDIDLY ILLUsrRArEp

sPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED
With t,co hundred and thirt y-sir Fine Engrarinqs
and eight superb coiored Lithogrdph Plates!
FTNHE author treats all the different systems of
Il medicine, allopaihy, hydropathy, homeopathy.
and eclectic or botanic modes of practice Desigred
expressly for both sexes and not only to show the
remedy for each disease. but hoo TO prerent IL also
explaining the laws Of the physical system, and how
TO guard against the violation of them.
SPECIAL NOTICE.-It has the reputation of be-
ing the ONLY medical book that is strictly its
title, and no family afford TO be without it, and
many who own the work have said they would not
part with il for any consideration whatever proyid-
ed another copy could not be obtained.
ER-It is the to,cest priced medical book in the
world. considering the great merit and heightened
character. Address
MIR. MONTGOMERY,
No. Franklin Street, Portland,
Who is the only agent for this place and will call up
all citizens to give rnefa an opportunity to pur.
chase, if they wish.
sR-The Pictorial Standard Edition of the POET
IC4L FORKS OF LORD BYRON-engravings by
the first Artists. jel 2wd
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Consumption,

every instance, when in the acute stages or whero
the lungs not fully involved.
The most obstinate cases of nervous or sick Head
ache, Neuralgia in the head, face and extremities,
with acute Rheumatism are instantly relieved, and
with chronic rheumatism, are permanently cured in
a few applications.
rY-fo the Ladies' DIR. ID. especially calls, who arc
sufferers with Dropsy Debility chorrh hitesl
Inflammation and Falling of the Womb, Assesses,
Tumors and Cancers of the Womb, and will guaran.
tee permanent cure in every case.
For Suppressious, Irregularities, painful Menstrua
TONS Neuralgia of the Womb, with all their entail
ing ills, there is agent in the world efficient in
curing Electricity. In many serious obstruc
tons be broken up in few moments, and In ev-
cry 1t destroys the tendency to relapse To all
those desiring perfect health and the services of tho
oldest Medical Electrician in the United States. We
most respectfully invite to call rendering TO all
positive assurance of full recovery of health.
l.. 5. DIR. ID. first introduced Electricity for ex-
tracing teeth without pain. To those having decay
cd teeth stumps desiring their teeth out for re-
setting, we extend polite invitation. During tho
operation the person experiences pleasing and in
MIGRATING sensation.
NIB For extracting Minerals and Humors from
the system we use the electro chemical Baths.
Patients from out of town will be accommodated
with board.
Once hours from s to /; II to 81 and to in tho
evening. Consultation Free. mch24 isedSm
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
DESIRABLE ReaI Estate fnr SaIe

nNE undivided half of the TWO STORED BRrcx
" DWELLING HOUSE, WITH LOT NO "a
GREEN STREET, (above Cumberland The lot a
about 81 100 feet. The house contains ten finished
rooms well arranged for two families front and back
stairs unfinished attic, good cellar and well supplied
with excellent water.
Arrangements can be made for purchasing the
whole property if desired.
Apply TO C. M HAWKES.
Residence No % Elm street, or at John Lynch & Co.,
139 Commercial street.
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Maine Medical Association.

THE Maine Medical Association will hold its elev-
l. enth annual meeting in Portland, commencing
on Tuesday, June 10th, 1853, at 10 o'clock A. NJ
THOS. A. FOSTER,
Recording Secretary.
Portland, May %, 1868. 3wd&w49
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NOTICE.

"A PANORAMA of something having remained
n In the store-house of the Portland Steam PACK
et Co about eight years and unclaimed will be sold
AZ auction to pay charges. the 18th of June Al
o'clock A. NJ, on Atlantic wharf
je4dt L. BILLINGS, Agent.
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ELECTRICITY.

-" N. DEFINING. NJ. D., would most respectfully
w announce TO the citizens of Portland and vi
cinity, that he has taken suit of rooms at No. IL
Clapps Block, corner of Congress and Elm streets,
up stairs where he will remain thr 1ugh the summer
to Chonic Diseases by the Etectropafhic treat
ment.
He would especially invite the afflicted that are
laborng under any old aud inyeterate chronic dis
ease. in the form of Seroiula Hip Disease. White
Swelling. Erysipeas Salt Rheum, letter, Rash. and
every humor of whatever Kind character; likewise
spinal diseases curvature of the spine, ST. Vitas'
Dance fits paralysis, contracted muscles. distorted
limbs dyspepsia liver complaint general debility,
habituai constipation. Sc We would likewise call
the attention OF the public to peculiar manner Of
The Portland daily press., 1863-06-06
FOR SALE & TO LET.
For Sale,

For Sale,
ff..a A two story house. centrally located conye-
LII: nient for two families. Paror, sitting room
x1:sh kitchen, and three bedrooms each hoor
frice slIOo For particulars enquire of
Jeo diw- X. q. YORK & son.
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FROm FHgNANDINA, Ella.
Amir. on the Peninsula.

From Our Special Correspondents
FEgNASprA Fla. NOV. 30. 1863
Tie first mental impression maze by Fernan-
dina is that of II small. deserted village, In which the
wooden houses are fast relapsng inoa vegetable
dlton Of existence. The stores without goods the
streets without people. the port without commerce.
Coming here ia a severe rain storm landed on dock
the paks Of which all Independent of each other
as though they had been intended for one OF those po
liical platforms" OF the good old times. when the
"conntry was saved" every two months by "our most
distinguished men" Nnd Ike Mark Tapley. amt glad
We have got to the end ~ the breed. SirD The great
events OF the place are the arrival Of occasional schoon
ers laden with bricks for the construction Of Fort
Clnch on Amelia Island. defending ST. Mary's River
and guarding the neighborng inlets against blockade
runners. The small public OF Fcrnandina are mildly
neutrality-suspicious. the recent recall and detcn-
ton OF one oil these vessels aboard OF which hides
had been shipped for New. York Tho Harhor. Master
Olnrtermastcr and Provost Marshal will lave yolu-
nos correspondence with each othor end the auihor
Igs upon the subject and the value of the stationery
eYs unad therein VIII probably exceed that VI the con
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4 Further vindich;ion OF she Action Of
Our Government.

POSTSCRIPT TO TIE LETTER OF GEN. HlTCHCOCk
TO TEE YEW-YoEA TINES, PUBLISHED DgC.
=, 1853.
To tie Editor Of Tie N Y Tinn
SIR: In further explanation of the subject Of
exchanges OF prison of war, make the following
tract rom letter addressed Sr. Oud by Col VIM.
Ludlow Gas Agent OF Exehangc), dated New York July
~ 1858, by which il will be that Col. Ludlow ex-
press " declined acquicscc in proposition for the re-
lease OF tie oceTs captured and plroed by Cen Grams
! AT NicNsburg: -
Your communication of the ,th instant duly 1851 has
been at%.d 70 We hers cG s, Lido" 's"S "N'S
There Is no authority III tns ea'e ,p, your pea
in M, manner you indicate" Yet Mr. Oud subsequently,
GLIDING Lieutenant Geuera but of the onconmi. stoned
c cSsrs 1 cd Eadlw pSoee IT carte pro ID. FOR
exchanges OF equa rank until sucha exhausted ana then for
EQUIVALENTS N iuence Of The very much larger NUM-
br OF yoar Ulcers aid hold On parole and Ia
confinement you can give no equivalents Tor tho General
officers you ds,c to have EXCHANGED You cannot fr mo-
eit you select General officer ard declare
s equiv lenu "A those OF in,rior rank when we hold the
even supp sing hi, arrangement permitted Tie cartel.
do how you could v!l yourself Of at this time
Jehe Davl, OF December last and especially since
CAPTURED officers both kio1 rotation Of the
er saspcnsion OF crchanges ~ a.e,s ,hat ali
such exchanges have been subjects oil special asseeent be-
tg-euu
ITO avoid the complications ard ,nnoysnces OF these special
agreements, Ihare AGAIN aud again urged you lhs
carte, bet To the presen, ienont IN vain On the
iy yon retain In close confinement large numbers OF our
whom have made demand and rendered equivA
Uu you setnrn 10 tae prescribed by
tho cartel for exchanges OF Officers shall consent any
exch II - except on special agreement.
repeat 10 you, that decline unite In your proposed
declaration o; exchange Of officers captured lhk,6ur and
II sptured they will be dealt with volstou VI their
parole Ought You not In justice to those officers, to notify
them Of the exact conditions OF their and thus enable
themt d avoid being placed la falls. po,iou.l
~ ycu auiASrt.ed dslitey our officer hed
cse eogfnemen! and 20 rsh c crcaangei az
QDices and men, all the complicated questions which have
arisen within the last few moiAs 30 promptly disposed
Of"
have been assidnopsly set ON foot-tha because the
subject OF the exchange of coored troops or OF oices
confined In southern prisons captured saosequelyw
tAe proclamation VI the Pyssleah wakes w Pso@nsnA
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MRS. sTEpnENs's REJECTED WIFE.

TIE REJECTED WIFE. ny MIR. ANS =. srfPIrSs Emo.
Ip. ~. I. Is. Peterson BTothcr
Mrs. Stephens has gained wide popularity among
the lovers of exciting fiction By her vivid descriptive
power, her careful elaboration OF familiar homcly
scenes, and certain degree Of dramatic effect in
the evolution OF her pios. Tho present story Is
well adapted to sustain, and perhaps, to enhance
her reputation, and will not fail to enjoy the well
come OF iavodte among numerous class OF
readers.
The scene is laid in Connecticut just before the
commencement Of tho Revelation, and no less re-
n0wned q parsonage than benedict Arnold plays
conspicuous part in the progress Of tho tale This
notorious individual is introduced at an early pc
Rod Of the story youthful in years, but ripe IN the
false and tFcachcrous spirit, which subsequently
made his naiao bye-word among men. He had
contracted Il secret marriage with Amy Leonard
the young and beautiful daughter Of farmer III
very humble circumstances, but is noe long IN DIS
coyey.pg that Nv lad ggowa weary ot Tie coAAse-
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To TEE NEW-YoEA TIMES, PUBLISHED DBC.
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