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The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

WASHINGTON, Oct. Is.
The following Is a copy of q letter from
Mason to JEFF. Davis, and was found among
the intercepted correspondence of the latter:
Selma, near Winchester, Sept. 80, lS56.-My
Dear Sir:-I have a letter from Wise, of the
27th, full Of spirit. He says the governments
of North and South Carolina and Louisiana
have already agreed to the rendezvous at Raj
eigh, and others will; this in your most private
ear. He says further that he had officially
requested you to exchange with Virginia, on
fair terms Of differences, percussion for flint
muskets. ! don't know the usage or power Of
the Department in such cases, but If 1t Is pos.
sible to be done BY liberal constructions l hope
you will accede.
Was there not at the last session an appropri-
alton for converting flint into percussion arms
II SO, would 1t not furnish good reason for ex-
tending such facilities to the States? Vir-
ginia probably has more arms than the other
Southern States and would divide in case of
need.
In letter yesterday to a Committee in
South Carolina gave it as my judgment, in
the event Of Fremont's election, the South
should not pause, but proceed at once to i'm
mediate and eternal separation. So am q
candidate for the first halter. Wise says his
accounts from Philadelphia are cheering for
old Buck in Pennsylvania. lhope they be not
delusive. Vale ct Solude,
(Signed) J. NJ. MASON.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19
The Battle at Blue gDriu0s,

New YORK, Oct. Is.
Knoxville letter to the Herald gives the
particulars of the fight at Blue Springs on the
5th. On that day COL Carter, whose position
had been supported by reiniorcements from
the 9th corps, under Col. Morrison of the 10th
Highlanders and Col. Siegfried of the 4sth
Pennsylvania, advanced in force to feel the
strength of the enemy, and came up with them
at Blue Spring. A brilliant little engagement
ensued. Both sides were cavalry, the rebels
being under command OF Col. Jones. After
the first onset the contrabands became confus-
ed in piece Of timber, hand to hand fight
resulting, which finally terminated with the
rout and flight Of the rebels. The enemy left
sixteen killed on the field. Our loss was four
wounded and seven taken prisoners. The
latter are supposed to have been captured
during the confused fight in the woods
Gen. Burnside's position is impregnable and
the Tennesseeans we're enlisting rapidly. The
Union sentiment is very strong and being rap.
idly developed.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

A General Engagement Probable.
Capture Of a Rebel Cavalry Force.

WASHINGTON, Oct. Ii.
The Government has information contra
dieting the report that Lee was crossing into
Maryland.
1t is ascertained from the army of the Po-
tomac that the heavy rain Of yesterday pre-
vented any field operations. Our cavalry
scouts failed to find any considerable body Of
the enemy, and our signal men, owing to the
fog and haze saw indications only of one large
camp at Bristows Station. 1t is believed that
the enemy, having, during the previous day,
reconnoitered our position, aud finding our
lines impregnable, retired rearward, and fear
ing rise In the Ra ppahannock would inter-
fere with their ba Sc, have expedited their
movements towards that line. Our troops are
equally well posted for an advance or retreat
The enemy's forcett marches and security of
supplies render it impossible to actively ad-
vance or retreat. II they attack US their de-
feat is unquestionable.
Gen. Sickles arrives at the front last night,
prepared TO take the field il fight should
ensue. His friends here, however, think his
valor carries him 10 far in his present physi-
cal condition.
A report reached headquarters that the en-
envy were in force this morning at and around
Manassas Junction. Some of our troops i'm
mediately prepared. TO advance, probably to
reconnoter.
svely Of strategetic character, in which Lee
has been thus far on generated by Gen. Meade.
No fears exist OF our being able to cope with
Lee in the field If we can get his forces in q
mass without our having a long base of sup
plies TO protect.
WASHINGTON, Oct. Is.
The information from the army received to-
night is from our cavalry yesterday evening,
that the enemy had massed q force Manas-
sas. There were vague reports that the en-
envy was Strengthened for supplies, and having
signally failed to secure them from Gen.
Meade, has again turned his face and atten-
ton towards the lower Shenandoah Valley
and TO our posts on the Baltimore d Ohio
Railroad. Parties have been sent out 10 as.
certain the truth or these reports.
Rebel infantry pickets made their appear
ance last night in the vicinity Of Chantilly,
which indicates the presence OF heavy rebel
force In that vicinity, but Gen. Sedgwick drove
them back to Frying Pan.
Gen. Cochrane visited the camp yesterday.
Later Information, up TO noon to-day, says
our cavalry reconnaissance went out as far as
one mile from Bristow and found nothing but
q few rebel scouts.
Rumors are afoat that the rebels are NOV
ing towards Point of Rocks or Hsrper's
Ferry, but after careful inquiry by private
parties no information has been obtained to
confirm these reports.
1t would seem that q general engagement
Is considered probable, from the fact that the
army surgeons have received orders to hold
themselves liz readiness to proceed to the
army of the Potomac.
The following was received to-day at head
quarters:
Ciarksburg, Oct. l7.-Gen. Sullivan reports
that his cavalry scout from Martinsburg yes
terday encountered detachment of Galmer's
rebel cavalry and captured the whole force, 80
in number, with horses and equipments.
tSigned) B. F. KELLY, Brig. Gen.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

WASHINGTON, oct. II.
Whereas, The term of service of a part of
the volunteer forces Of the United States will
expire during the coming year; and whereas,
In addition to the men raised by the present
draft, 1t Is deemed expedient to call out three
hundred thousand Volunteers, to serve for
three years or the war, not, however, exceed
ing three years: Now, threfore, /, Abraham
Lincoln, President of the United States and
Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy
thereof, and Of the Military Of the several
States when called into actual service, do issue
this my Proclamation calling upon the Gov
errors of the different States to raise and have
enlisted into the United States service, for the
various companies aud regiments in the field,
from their respective States, their quotas OF
three hundred thousand men.
do further proclaim that all the volunteers
thus called out and duly enlisted, shall receive
advance pay, premium and bounty as hereto
fore communicated to the Governors Of States
by the War Department, through the Provost
Marshal Generals Office by special letters.
further proclaim that all volunteers re-
ceived under this call, as well as all others not
heretofore credited, shall be duly credited and
deducted from the quotas established for the
next draft.
further proclaim that IL any State shall
fail to raise the quota assigned to 1t by the
War Department under this call, then draft
lOT tuo utHctcuCy III Sdiu HuOtu eudii Uo hiduc
on said State, or on the districts OF said State,
for their due proportion Of said quota, and the
said draft shall commence on the nth day of
January, 1894.
And further proclaim that nothing in this
proclamation shall interfere with existing or
ders, or with those which may be issued for
the present draft in the States where 1t is now
in progress, or where 1t has not yet been CON-
menced.
The quotas Of the States and districts will
be assigned them by the War Department,
through the Provost Marshal Generals Office,
due regard being had for the men heretofore
furnished, whether by volunteering or draft
ing, and the recruiting will be conducted In
accordance with such instructions as have
been or may be issued by the Department.
In issuing this proclamation, l address my.
self not only to the Governors of the several
States, but to the good and loyal people there
of, invoking them to lend their willing, cheer
full and effectual aid to the measures thus
adopted, with view to reinforce our victori-
Gus armies now in the field, and bring our
needful military operations TO prosperous
end, thus closing forever the fountains of Sc
dition and civil war.
hand, and caused the seal of the United States
to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington, this 18th day
OF October, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty three, and
Of the Independence of the United States
the eighty eighth. ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President. William II. Seward, Sec
rotary Of State.
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Hon. j. m. Boffs Sent to Riehsaossd-EN-
Jistsnent Of Coiored Troops IN the border
Stotes-hei0tiOns tetsreeN England and the
United States. s
WASHINGTON, Oct II.
Hon. John N. Bolts has been taken to Rich.
mond. He was arrested on the charge of
violating his parole, the proof resting on GER
tain indiscreet newspaper letters. Two Of his
daughters voluntarily accompanied him to
Richmond.
A general order will be issued by the War
Department in few days providing for the
enlistment Of colored troops in the States Of
Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee and
West Virginia. All loyal owners will be al
lowed $500 for each slave that may be allowed
10 be free at the expiration of his term Of en-
lstment. The slaves Of disloyal masters will
also be enlisted, but they will not be allowed
a cent for them.
WASHINGTON, Oct IS.
Now that the relations between the United
States and Great Britain have assumed q more
peaceful aspect, and are more likely to become
additionally friendly. gentlemen connected
with governmental affairs express the hope
that the citizens Of our country will endeavor
10 strengthen rather than weaken the AMIGA.
bic feeling OF the two nations. However our
relations with France may be regarded by the
public, there Is no reason to fear that any oil
the pending questions will lead to disagreea-
bic results.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19
MATrERs ABOUT TOWN.
RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF NIB. JEwErr'

At an adjourned meeting of the Mercantile
Library Association, Saturday evening, the
following resolutions, reported by the commit
tee appointed for that purpose-Messrs. j. c.
Stevens, Thomas E. Twitchell and K. T. Ger
rish-were unanimously adopted:
Whereas 1t having pleased God In his
providence to remove from among us a be-
loved and respected fellow-citizen and our
former Presdent-the Hon. Jedediah Jewett
while yet in the fullness Of his manhood and
usefulness;
Resolced, That we deeply sympathize with
his family in their sore bereavement, mourn
Ing with them the loss of one whose private
aims and interests were always made subservi-
ent to the public good, and who lived not for
himself alone. We need no monumental
marble to keep alive his memory, for in life he
reared imperishable monuments In the hearts
of those among whom he moved.
ResoIred, That in the death OF Mr.. Jewett
this Association loses one of its most valuable
members, Government an efficient and worthy
official, and the community an honored and
upright citizen.
Voted, That copy Of these resolutions be
furnished the family of the deceased through
the President.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

Call for Hid from the Sanitary Communion.
New YORK, Oct. II.
AS Indictment weather Is soon expected, and
as the demands on the wardrobe of the New
Ensiand Rooms have been increasing, and have
always been responded to while a garment has
been in possession OF this Association, that
Institution finds that its closet. are now de.
pleted, and that, also, from constant and unrs.
hitting wear from the thousands Of New Eng.
land soldiers who have avaled themselves Of
its cheerful shelter for the past year, It's bed
ding has suffered to such an extent that thew
demand replenishing. The announcement Of
the above fact Is deemed to be sufficient in
ducement to New Englanders throughout the
Eastern States to warrant the hope that such
needed replenishment will be cheerfully. as
heretofore, provided by the patriotic and liberal
sons and daughters Of New England. Any
packages addressed to COL Frank E. Howe,
New England Rooms, New York, will be safely
received over any Express, Railroad or Steam
boat route 70 this city.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

correspordenee from shs Arr.E Of the Peso-
Es1as Lee l. Msre.s.g on Wo.sssgso M""'''
New YORK, Oct. IS.
The Herald has the following:
Army Of the Potomac, Oct 17.-There was
renewal of the artillery firing on our ex-
IRENE right to-day, continuing only a few
minutes.
The main body Of the enemy has mysteri-
ously disappeared, but whether the rebels
have gone up, down or under, nobody knows
except Gen. Meade and his confidential mill
tary counsellors. Even the regular brigade of
cavalry failed to find them in any considerable
numbers.
At seven o'clock this evening, all was quiet
at the front.
The guerrilla operations between Centre
vile and Fairfax Station, were becoming bold
and desperate. Capt. S. A. Urguhart, COM
missary Of the Sd Division, 9Th army corps,
was captured by them to-day, between these
points.
Capt Whelan, Assistant Quartermaster of
the 1st brigade LIST division, 9th army corps
and Lieut.. John Bradford, commissary of the
same brigade were also captured by guerril-
las night before last in the same vicinity. The
guerrillas also cut the mules from six mule
teams of that brigade and left the wagons, in
one of which Sergeant was sleeping, who
did not awake until morning, when he was
amazed at the discovery of his situation.
Col. A. ii. Lippen, of the 6Sth Pennsylvania
Infantry, known in Philadelphia as the Scott
Legion, has been missing since Wednesday
morning, and it is feared he has also fallen in
to the hands Of rebel marauders.
1t is rumored that Gen. Rufus King, in COM
mand Of the defences at Fairfax Court House,
will be assigned to the command Of division
in the 5th army corps.
The Herald's Washington dispatch, dated
last evening, says:
Throughout the whole day there have pre-
vailed rumors that the rebel army had crossed
the Potomac river and was marching upon
Washington. The frequency of such rumors
has caused them to be disbelieved, but there is
serious reason to believe that Lee with an
augmented force is moving In that direction,
and will cross the river to attack Washington
on the north side II not prevented. Gen.
Meade is massing his forces in that direction,
and battle may be expected within twenty
four hours, but no apprehensions are enter
tanned as to the result. The sudden move
ment OF our army has shut in q number OF
guerrias between it and the defences. Steps
are being taken to insure their capture.
Fity-six rebel prisoners belonging to the
18th n. c. Regiment, who arrived here last
night, have expressed desire to take the oath
of allegiance and remain In the loyal States.
Among them Is one lieutenant.
Several parties arrived in Washington to.
day from Eastern Virginia, having fed from
the State to avoid the rebel CONSUMPTION.
They wish to take the oath of allegiance and
remain North until the conclusion of the war.
Reports are that Gen. Meade's army is with
in the defenees of Washington.
There has been no battle, and the position
of Lees forces is unascertaned, or at least not
known here. 1t appears certain, however
that Lee has not crossed the Potomac.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

FUNERAL SERMoN.-Rev. Mr.. Lowering
delivered very appropriate discourse yester-
day morning, at the Park street Church, COM
memorative Of the character of our late
lamented fellow-citizen, Hon. Jedediah Jewett.
He gave succinct account of his career and
the number ofpublic positions he had held and
mentioned several interesting "reminiscences
as illustrating his energy, iberality and public
spirit We could wish that a portion at least
of this discourse could be furnished us for
publication, as 1t was more full in its state
ment Of facts than even our article published
on the death of Mr.. Jewett
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

RECEPTION OF THE VETERANs.-We have
frequently been asked the question whether
any arrangements have been made for the re-
ception Of the Veteran Artillery Of Newbury-
port, who are expected to arrive in this city
tomorrow We have not, as yet, heard OF
any such arrangements being made, but we
hope, for the credit of our city, tia, such a
reception will be given them as shall be both
honorable to the city and pleasing to our visi-
tors. They will remain here but one night,
leaving for home Wednesday afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19
octl5 d5,
NOTICE..
OFFICE GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY Co.,
Portland, Oct. :, 1888.

orrIcs GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY Co..,
Portland, Oct. :, ls6S !
NOTICE Is given, that the Scrip for the unpaid
N interest on the Atlantic st. Lawrence Rail-
road stock IN Federal Currency, for the two aud q
half wears el ding Dec 81. 1862. will be ready for
delivery, al the office of the Grand Trunk Railway
Co OF Canada Portland and after the 18th inst.
The Scrip will be date January !, 1868, with inter-
est. at per cent. yer annum, payable at the same
place.
Arrangements hare also been made, by which
parties entitled to the Scrip, by presenting claims IN
their own right or in orders of other persons max
ing even hundred doll ars may receive instead ofthe
Script certificates upon the same terms, time ana
interest, with Coupons attached for the interest,
This mode will much ia cilitate the colecton OF tne
interest nd save expense in the number Of stamps
used ,..,-
Orders will ia all eases. Ne required when parties
a., NV ana CiAS. T.. BARRETT,
oets eodissw Attorney Of G. 7, Il. r. Go.
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Tie Attack es Cen. Bgunfs Staf-C0ptWre
OF a Guerrilla Company.

The Ats0ck e,S Con. Bgunfs Sfaf-CGpturc
Of a Guerrilla Company.
NEW YORK, Oct. Is.
"A Leayenworth letter to the Times contains
detailed accounts of the late attack upon Gen.
Blunt's staff and escort. Itaprears the escort
disgracefully fed, and the rebels murdered all
the prisoners they took. Among those muir
dered was Lieut. Farr, formerly law Partner
with Gen. Butler.
A letter from Martnsburg to the Baltimore
American, states that whole company Of reb-
Ell guerrillas, including their officers, were sur
prised and captured on the 18th by Colonel
Pierce. The guerrillas were enroute to cut
the Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

LOOK TO YOUR CRoss-wALKs.-We trust
our city fathers will attend to the cross-walks
before winter sets in. At every rain storm
the water stands to such depth at the corners
Of High and Spring, State and Spring, Winter
and Spring, and Bracket and Spring streets,
as to render the crossings almost impossible.
This should not be so, and we trust the proper
authorities will apply remedy. A CITIZEN.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

NEW YORK, Oct. II.
Cotton-in moderate demand and firm; sales at OIL
g 90 for middling uplands.
Flouf-State and Western dull and lower; Super
hnc State ~ q 575 Extra do SO a 80; choice do
8 30 q 6 IS; Round Hoop Ohio IS az 6 95; choice
do 100 @ 100; superfne Western IS q s 60; Com
mon to good extra Western 30 "a 6 65 Southern
active; mixed to good so q Is; Fancy and Extra
755 10 90; Cauada less active and Sc lower; common
extra $50 e 30; extra good TO choice 6 40 a 10.
Wheat = less active and q 40 lower; Chicago
SpIiag SO q 80: Winter Red Western l 80 q ! 3d.
Milwaukee Club % 9l 80; Amber Iowa 50 a IS.
Corn-zc lower and less active.
Beef-quict.
Perk-hcavy.
Molasses--6rm.
Sugars-in fair demand and the market rules firm
at IL g l2i for fair.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

awe would call to the attention OF those
interested, to Palmer d Co.'s advertisement OF
Artificial Limbs, in another column. We are
authorized to say that soldiers and all others
In this vicinity in want of the best artificial
leg can obtain all desired information relating
thereto by calling at No. $40 Congress street,
where orders for the "Palmer leg or arm"
may be left.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

New FIRM.-Messrs. E. C. Owen aud r. Y
Barber, have established themselves in BUSH
ness at No. IS Exchange street, under the
style Of f. c. OWEN & Co., where they pro-
pose to conduct the Fruit and Confectionery
Business, both wholesale and retail These
gentlemen are thoroughly acquainted with
their business. and we trust will receive the
liberal patronage they merit. See advertise
vnant
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

U. S. COMMISSIONERS CouRr.-Last Fri
day Thomas Dolan ofAugusta was brought
before U. S. Commissioner w. II. Clifford,
ESQ, charged with purchasing military cloth
ing Of soldiers. He waived an examination
and was held BY the Commissioner in the sum
OF $500 for his appearance at the December
term of the u. S. District Court.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19
MEMPHIS. Oct.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. IS,

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. IS.
The supply steamer Bermuda, from the
West Gulf blockading squadron, arrived to-
day. She left Pensacola on the 18th. Fever
was prevailing among the shipping She left
Port Royal on the 18th. There was no news
there. The Bermuda did not stop off Charles.
ton,
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

Defeat Of Rtchardson's and ChaiSser's Com.
mnNds.
CAIRO, ILL.,, Oct. II.
The steamers Omaha City and Belle have
brought up two hundred bales of cotton.
The Memphis Bulletin OF the 10th says the
I'd Michigan cavalry, Lieut.. Col. Mercer, en-.
countered Richardson's command, 1900 strong,
and four pieces OF artillery, on the Tallahatchie.
Richardson retrcated to Okalona.
MEMPHIS, Oct IS.
Col. Hatch routed and scattered the rebel
Chalmers command, driving them all beyond
the Tallahatchie, and gave up the pursuit only
when his ammunition was exhausted. Gen.
Sweeny's infantry took the wrong road. But
for this error most Of Chalmers force would
have been captured.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19
Portland a Kens,ebec Railroad Co.

Portland 4 Kenrlebec Railroad Co.
gTyHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
Il Portland and Kennebec Railroad Company will
be holden at Brunswick. on Wednesday, the 2sth
day of October. A. D. 1853 at O'Clock A. NJ. for
the choice of Board OF Directors for the ensuing
year and take such Tor the future oper-
alton. control aud management of their road. and
for the adjustment of any claims of the bondholders
of the kennebec and Portland Rail Road Company.
as they may deem expe iient. and to transact any
other business that NAV regularly come before
them. n. VI. WHlINORE, Sec'y.
Augusta, Oct. s, 1868. oc1 I'd
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Financial.
PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. II.
The sales OF sos to-day amounted to
81, 1913 $50. Sales for the week were $1,000,
goo. Deliveries OF bonds are made to Oct.
l4th. The loan yet unsold 10 under 90 900, 900,
and at the above rate will not be before the
public long
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

DRY GOODS CLERKs.-We call the atten-
ton OF the clerks in the Dry and Fancy Goods
stores In this city to the meeting which is to
be held this evening. See notice in advertis-
ing columns.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

u All Dry and Fancy Goods stores will
be closed on and after Monday, Oct. 10, 1858,
at Z o'clock precisely, Saturday evenings ex-
cepted. Per order, If
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

sTThe American illustrated papers for
this week have been received at the book and
periodical store Of A. Robinson, No. 81 Ex-
change street.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

S. j. CoURT.-The Court will come In to-
morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Cases marked
for trial will be disposed of in their order, and
members Of the bar will govern themselves
accordingly.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

sVWe have received from A. Williams &
Co., Boston, a novel, entitled ''Martin Pole"
by John Saunders. For sale in this city by
Augustus Robinson, Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-19

BALTIMORE, Oct. is.
Capt. Geo. w. Russell, late Of the Fortress
Monroe line of steamers, was arrested this
forenoon by the military authorities on serious
charges. He is well known to the travelling
public. 1t is said he has recently returned
from brief visit to Europe.