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The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Rowdyism on Christmas Day.
Report of French Successes in Mexico
A British Lieutenant put into the Stocks,

New YORK, Jan. @.
The steamer Mcclellan, from New Orleans
9th, and Key West 31st ult., arrived this
forenoon. She passed on the Both, the gun
boat Magnolia, cruising; 5th, the Constellation
with troops, steering South.
She left at Key West the steamers Ericsson
Continental, Empire City, Ben Deford and
City of Bath, for New York soon.
No event of moment has transpired at New
Orleans. Other vessels of Banks expedition
had arrived, and there was already in camp at
Baton Rouge 10000 newly arrived troops
Gen. Banks, it was understood, had proposed
making Baton Rouge his headquarters
Gen. Banks had issued pelemptory order
that the sentence imposed on Pyrearx for
challenging an officer should take effect.
Christmas day was marked with unusual
rowdyism in New Orleans. Eight persons
were arrested for cheering for JEFF. Davis,
among them an English lieutenant of III. b. NJ.
ship Vesuvus. He was very violent, and
assaulted the policemen. Some Yankee sail
ors, who happened to be near, went to the
assistance of the policemen, secured the lieu
tenant, and helped convey him to the lookup,
where he was put in the stocks, and the fol-
lowing day fined $50.
The Mississippi was rising.
The French are reported to have gained
some successes in Mexico. An Austin, Texas
paper OF the ON, mas San Antonio dispatch
of the 4th ult., stating that an express brings
news that French force of 5000 men engag-
ed a Mexican division of about 25,000, com
manded by Gen. Otega, and after sharp fight
the MeXicans gave way, and fled in all direc-
tions. The victors took possession of Puebla
where they will await reinforcement, and then
advance on the city of Mex co-a distance ol
80 miles. A French force of 6000 landed and
took possession of Tampico. which port was
supposed to have been opened to the commerce
of the world.
A French frigate was recently seen by the
Mexicans passing through the Federal feet of
the mouth of the Rio Grande, which created
panic in Matamoras, they thinking all the
vessels were French, and came to attack the
town. When the facts were known confidence
was restored.
Cotton had fallen 26 cents in Matamoras
Maj. Finegass of the I'd Louisiana Native
Guards, Knocked citizen down, in the ST
Charles Hotel, for shouting, "to hell with Gen
Butler and three cheers for JEFF. Davis"
The prize schooners Troy, Reindeer, Ramb-
Ter and Montebello, had arrived at New Or.
leans.
The steamer j. NJ. Brown had been attack
ed by guerllas on Bayou Bonionia. One ne.
gro was killed, and private Herst, of the 4tt
Mass. battery, and a negro wounded.
A detachment of the 31st Mass. regiment
who were on board, put the rebels to flight
The guerlas having been reinforced, at.
tackled the vessel again, and she passed out o
gunshot reach. Capt. Darling was wounded
slightly in the knee.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
FROM HAVANA AND MEXICO.
French Army Advancing on PuebIa.

NEwsYoRK, Jan. 6.
The steamer Eagle, from Havana I'd, has ar
rived. The gunboats Sonora and Wachusett
were at Havana OIL the I'd inst. There is no
news of Importance from Havana.
Mexican advices state that the French army
had commenced TO advance on Puebla. One
division of $1,000 had proceeded II leagues
from Orzaba.
Gen. Donai is reported tohave reached Am
oZoe from Vera Cruz, and Gen. Berthier had
advanced from Jalapa towards Perote, where
the Mexicans had taken the guns from the
fort TO Peubla.
The French troops who returned from Tam
pico had gone to Jalapa.
1000 mules and 259 wagons from New York
had reached Vera Cruz.
The Mexican Consul at Havana states that
this Government feels deeply the refusal of
the American Government to aid Republic
struggling against monarchy, and still more
that it should aid the enemy.
The statute OF Columbus was uncovered at
Cardenas Dec. 25th, amidst great rejoicings.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07

AccIDENT.-0n Monday, while men were
engaged in discharging the cargo of coal from
bark Polly, of Glasgow, the yard supporting
the staging on which they were wheeling the
coal broke, and three of the men were precip-
itated to the deck. Two of them were but
slightly injured. But John Murphy, an Eng
lishman, struck the combings of the hatch
with his back, and his barrow Of coal fell upon
him. He was badly injured on the shoulders,
back and legs. After being taken to his
clearinghouse, the Sailors Home, where
every care was shown him by Mr.. Spears, the
landlord, DR.. Bascom was called and attended
to him. Yesterday he was removed to the
City Hospital.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
New York Market.

New YORK. Jan. 9.
Cotton-fmrer and more active; sales 1000 bales at
Go q 69l for mddling uplands
Flour-State and Western less active and scarcely
firm Superiine State 80 a To-; Extra do 8 35
e 8 70 Round Hoop Chic 9 80 a 90; Superfne
Western S5d s 10; common TO good Extra We tern
As a 80; Southern less active; Mixed TO good 90
a 20; Fancy and Extra so a 900; Canada dull
Extra 80 a 90.
Wheat-shade easier and more active; Chicago
spring % q "a; Milwaukee club 30 q 80; Am
Der Iowa i 40 q Al; Winter Red Western l IS az
SO; Amber Michigan so q ST. White Michigan
So; Amber Green Bay 43.
Corn-quiet; Mixed Western so a S1J for sound
shipping, and 81 q 70 for unsound.
Beef-steady.
Pork-a shade lower; Mess IA IS q IA 25; Prime
unchanged.
Sugar-hrmer and more actiye New Orleans 10 "a
II; Muscoyado 81 Havana 10 a 10I.
Cofiee-very firm Rio %.
Moasses-firm: sales So hhds New Orleans new
crop 56 54 fdo do 81; 100 do do old crop 36 and
by auction 500 hhds old crop IS q "a.
Freights to Liyerpool-dull cotton nominal -four
Is l0ld; grain Gid for wheat in bulk and ships bags
Wool-frmer and more active; sales 900 lbs fine
fleece at Co. and 100 bales Mexican at 37t and 100 do
Cordova on private terms.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
Portland Society OF Natural History.


At the annual meeting of the Portland So
ciety OF Natural History, held Dec. IL, 1862,
the following gentlemen were elected officers
for the ensuing year:
VIM. Wood, President; Henry Willis. Vice
President; Lewis Pierce, Cor Sec'y; John f.
Richardson, Rec. Sec'y; Edward Gould, Treas
urer; VIM. Wood, Librarian; Charles b. Full
Ter, Cabinet Keeper.
Associate Managers REV. j. w. CHECKER
ing, ID. D., John Neal, Rev. Alexander Bur
CESS, James T. MCobb, T. C. Hersey, 5. B.
Beckett, E. II. Elwell.
Part /, of Vol. 1, of the Proceedings" of
the Society, has just been published. 1t con-
tains the Constitution, Bylaws, names of Pat
rons, Acting Associate members and Contrib
utors Selections from the Records Catalogues
of the Flowering Plants, the Mammals, and
the Birds of Maine; Notes on the Geology of
Maine; List of Reptiles and Amphibians found
in the State; Fossils of the Potsdam group in
North America-a paper prepared by c. III.
Hitchcock, Geoiogist to the State An article
from DR.. True of Bethel upon the "Grooved
Boulders of Bethel" and a List of the Don
ors, with their donations to the Library and
the Museum.
1t is the desire of the Society in publishing
its proceedings" ito extend its sphere of
usefulness as well as to furnish to the scienti-
fic minds of Maine, and other localities, me-
dium Of communication with distant places in
America and foreign countries" The price
OF the number is fixed at SO cents, or 81 90 for
the volume Ito subscribers) in advance. 1t
can be had at the bookstores.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Portland Daily Press.
ESPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE PREssl.
Legislative Caucus Nominations.

AUGUSTA, Jan. q.
The republican caucus of the Senate was
called to order this evening in the Senate
Chamber, by Hon. Mr.. Morrow of Sagadahoc.
Hon. Mr.. Emerson of Hancock, was called TO
the CHAIR and Hon. Mr.. Stewart of Somerset,
appointed Secretary. Hon. Nathan A. Far
well of Knox. was nominated for President,
on the first ballot, as follows: Farwell 20,
Woods of Kennebec, 4, Peters of Penobscot,
two. Z. C. Brett, Esq, of Oldtown, was NOM
mated for Secretary; Thomas P. Cleaves of
Brownfed, Assistant Secretary; Increase
Blake of Pennington, Messenger and John S.
Noyes of Mount Desert, Assistant Messenger.
A committee was appointed to call future
caucuses, consisting of Messrs. Milliken of
Kennebec, Roberts of Waldo, and Smith OF
Penobseot
The republican members of the House met
in the Representatives Hall, and were called
to order by Mr.. Hayden of Bath. Mr. Kings
bury of Portland, was called to the chair. On
the first ballot Nelson Dingley, Jr., Esq, of
Auburn, was unanimously nominated for
Speaker. Charles A. Miller of Rockland, was
nominated for reelection as Clerk. w. p.
Drew of MISREPRESENTATION of the Press
had 90 votes for Clerk. Horace Stllson of
Pittsfeld, was nominated for Assistant Clerk !;
Alden Gould of Boothbay, for Messenger, and
A. L. Norton of Palermo, and S. j. Chad
bourne of Dixmont, for Assistant Messengers.
Mr.. Cony of Augusta, moved, and the
caucus voted for Hon. Samuel II. Blake of
Bangor, to call the convention of members
elect 10 order at ten o'clock A. NJ. tomorrow,
and nominate Benz. Kingsbury, Jr., Esq, of
Portland, for chairman until the House is or
ganized.
Messrs. Hopkinson of Fort Fairfield, Shaw
of Portland, and Stetson of Bangor, were ap-
pointed committee 10 call future caucuses.
Before the nomination for Speaker Mr..
Kingsbury of Portland, thanked his friends
who have named him for the Speakership, but
decliued TO be a candidate.
The call for the caucus embraced the repub-
licans and other members who endorse the ad-
ministration Of Abraham Lincoln, the emanci-
patton proclamation, and intend to give their
cordial support to the incoming State admins
tration.
A portion of the democratic members held a
caucus at the Stanley House.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
From California.
SAN Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6.
The weather has been rainy since the COM
mencement of the year, and business is nearly
suspended.
The Legislature met at Sacramento to-day.
A dispatch from Reese River, $50 miles east
of Carson Valley, on the overland stage route,
reports the discovery of three rich silver
ledses.
Another dispatch, dated Carson 4th, an
nounces the discovery of a silver mine three
miles east of Virginia City, richer than any
previously known in the Washoe mines.
Another dispatch, dated Virala 9Th, says
that arrivals from the State range district re-
port more new and very rich mining discov-
cries.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
nn- The collere hell at Old Dartmouth wa

sD- The college bell at Old Dartmouth was
rung for three hours, Immediately after the
reception of the proclamation of freedom.
l- "Button on the brain," is the malady
with young ladies now, says the Springfield
Republican dpropos to the story of a Washing
ton belle who married Russian officer in the
United States service, and in FIVE weeks
brought an action against him for assault and
battery,
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07

THE WHITE MoUNTAINs.-These sever
lasting mountains" appropriately called "the
American Alps" have presented fine appear
ances Of late, changing daily with the state OF
the atmosphere, like the forms of kaleido-
scope. On New Years day in particular, their
appearance was magnificent, the whole range
being distinctly visible-Mounts Washington,
jefferson, Adams and all-their forms covered
with snow, contrasting well against the clear
blue sky.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
The Battle at MnrfreesborO.
Fearful Carnage In both of the Armies.

New YORK, Jan. 6.
The Nashville Union of the 1st inst. says -
On Wednesday forenoon General Rosecrans
massed his batteries into park of nearly one
hundred guns, and opened them upon the en-
emy's centre. The latter tried to charge and
take them, and such slaughter as there took
place is unknown to history. They failed and
retreated yesterday noon, leaving the Union
army aud its leaders in possession OF the bat
tie field.
There was no general fighting yesterday af-
ternoon, Gen. Rosecrans keeping the woods
and roads alive with shells.
The three days fighting already done is the
most awful to be conceived. Thousands OF
men are killed and desperately wounded. The
woods and roads are lined with exhausted and
cowardy stragglers of both armies.
The force of each at the outset was estimat-
ed at about 10000 all told. Probably Bragg
had 100000 at the most, consisting of cavalry
and conscripts. The Tennessee and Kentucky
troops fought like tigers.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
From New Orleans and Galveston.

From New Orleans and Galveston.
New YORK, Jan. @.
The steamer Araga, from New Orleans 10Th
ult., and Port Royal Sd inst, has arrived.
The bark Island City mad arrived at New
Orleans from Galveston, with 10 passengers
in destitute condition. All quiet at Calves
ton.
The steamer Marion had arrived at New
Orleans from New York.
The steamer Albany, of Gen. Banks expe-
dtion, had also arrived in tow, having broken
down.
There is no news from Port Royal.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07

STORE ROBBED IN BDDEFoRD.-A store
In Biddeford was broken into Sunday night,
and valuable quantity Of silk goods stolen
therefrom, which the rogues secreted under
some hay in barn. The owner of the hay
sold 1t on Monday, and on removing it the
goods were discovered. Mr.. Tarbox, the Mar
shal of that city, with another man, kept watch
in the barn Monday evening for the purpose
of discovering the rogues when they came to
take away the goods. About o'clock in the
evening two men went into the barn to get
the articles. One of them, young man about
10 years old, was arrested The other one had
a tussle with the Marshal, and, though struck
twice over the head with billy, succeeded in
escaping. He goes by the name of "Bill," is
about 80 years old, with chin whiskers,
and wore light overcoat. The Marshal was
in this city yesterday looking for him.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
Official Dispatch of the Victory at Murfrees-
boro'

W ASHINUTON, Jan. o.
The following dispatch has been received at
headquarters here:
Headquarters Department Of Cumberland,
Jan. 5.-Mdj. Gen. Hditeck, Generdi-in-C Chief.
We have fought one OF the greatest battles of
the war, and are victorious. Our entire sue
cess on the 3lst ult. was prevented by sur
prise of the right flank, but We have neverthe-
less beaten the enemy after three days fight.
They fed in great precipitation on Saturday
night. The last of their columns of cavalry
left this morning. Their loss has been very
heavy. Gems. Rains and Hanson are killed.
Gems. Cladson, Adams and Breckenridge are
wounded.
lSigned) WIS. RosEcRANs,
Major General Commanding.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
From the Army of the Potomac.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF Potomac,
January G, 1858.
All is quiet as usual in camp. Gen. Stone
mans Sd Army Corps was reviewed yester-
day, and Gen. Wilcox's 9th Army Corps to-
day. The appearance and condition of the
troops was excellent. Gen. Burnside and staff
were present on both occasions.
An agent of the Ordnance Department at
Washington is here for the purpose of inspect
ing the ammunition for cannon, in response to
the repeated complaints of artillery officers.
1t has been ascertained that most OF the pre-
mature explosions during the recent battle
here, and previous thereto. have been caused
by the unworkmanlike manner in which the
fuses have been fixed to the shells, and some
batteries have already replaced their stock on
hand by that of a more reliable character
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07

CO. We learn that the late snow storm has
made good sleighing from Hartford, Connecti-
cut, to Newburyport, Mass; but we down east
ers are without snow, and the streets of Port
land as muddy as in Spring.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07

n1At the annual meeting of Washington
Hook and Ladder Co., No. /, held ON Monday
evening last, the following persons were elect
ed officers for the ensuing year: J. NJ. Jewett,
lst Director; Sam'l A. knight, I'd do; Albert
G. Corliss, Clerk; A. S. Rich, Steward.
DIRIGo ENGINE Co., No. s, elected A. NJ.
Langmaid, 1st Director, James N. Davis, I'd
do, George w. Noyes, Clerk, Geo. w. Burn
ham. Treasurer, and Jas. N. Libby, Steward.
OCEAN, No. 4.-1st Director, Charles H
Rich; I'd do, Edward Hodgkins; Clerk, Chas.
g. Hindle.
PACIFIC, No. 9.-1st Director, George II.
Davis; I'd do, Geo. Gray, Jr.; Clerk, Geo. II.
Griffin.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07

"a Have you seen the new Diorama in
Wesley's War Tableaux? Go tonight and
see 1t at Deering Hall. 1t is magnificent
representation of the naval fight in Hampton
Roads between the Monitor and Merrimac.
The sinking of the Cumberland is as perfect
as Nature ITSELF and the approaching Monitor,
just visible in the distance, is only equaled by
the terrible strife of its encounter with the
Merrimac, the smoke of the conflict, and the
beautiful ripple of water. 1t will also be ex-
hibited to children this afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
Naval.

NEWPORT, Jan. 8.
The U. S. iron clad Nahant put into this
port this afternoon on account of fog. Every
thing on board was working well. and she
will leave as soon as the weather permits.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07

sTThe Advertiser of yesterday contains
a local item, copied from the Bangor Times,
which latter paper stole 1t from the Press of
Thursday last. 1t shows how smart our
neighbor Is.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
New York Legislature.

ALBANY, Jan. o.
The Legislature met to-day The Assem-
bly, had two ballots for Speaker, resulting:
Dean 63, Sherwood 63. A full vote. Neither
candidate voted
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07

PORTLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY,"
At the meeting of the Horticultural Society
on Monday evening, committees were elected
as follows:
On Finances. Role, Joshua Maxwell, B.
Greenough.
On Library-S. B. Beckett, S. Rolfe, G.. R
Davis.
On Fruits-J. w. Dana, VIM. Willis, B.
Greenough, Oliver Gerrish, William c. Robin
son.
L. A. Martin, Sarah Gardiner, Mrs. j. w. En-
cry and Mrs. Stephen Gale.
On Vegetables-Alen Haines, c. II. Adams,
s. Haskell, Joseph Bradford, H. Kendall.
On Ornamental Gardenng-Dr. E. Clarke,
7. B. Cook, J. G. Warren, n. A. Foster, Sam
uel Rolfe.
On Plants and Flowers-Wm. Sparrow, Ed
ward Pennell, Miss Mary Bartol, Mrs Notes
Gould, Miss L. w. Dana.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
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The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07

ARRIVAL OF THE ANGLO SAxoN.-Acci-
dent TO the John BetL-Steamship Anglo
Saxon, Capt Graham, from Liverpool Dec.
18th and Londonderry 10th, arrived at this
port about O'Clock yesterday morning. She
has experienced rough weather and strong
westerly gales during the whole passage. She
brought 80 cabin and SO steerage passengers,
and an assorted cargo.
December 2sth, lat 50, lon 80, the Anglo
Saxon fell in with steamship John Bell, from
Glasgow for this port and New York. The
John Bell had broken her shaft, and in at
tempting to raise the screw had lost it, and
also had lost her rudder. The Anglo Saxon
laid by her thirty hours, and took off her pas
sengers, eighteen in number. The officers of
the steamers examined the John Bell, and
finding her sound, temporary rudder was
rugged, and she returned to Glasgow.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
latter ABOUT wN

Municipal Court---Jan. g.
Thomas Collins, for drunkenness and dis
turbance, was fined two dollars and costs.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
FROM WASHINGTON.
Response Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury on the Loan Of lSi2.

Report. of the Secretary of the Treasury on
Banks.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-07
PaysOn House.

A Gentleman and his wife. and 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., 1863-01-07
Stock Market.

New YORK. Jan. q.
Second Board-Stocks active but irregular.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-06-27

The slaughter of the negro troops by the
rebels in the battle of Nfii.iken's Bend has
induced Gen. Grant to issue an order, de-
ciaring that hereafter should any soldier,
whether white or black, wearing the uni
form ola United States soldier, be captur
and executed, retaiiatory measures will be
adopted by him, and rebel soldiers in his
hands will be treated in like manner.
The Usage Indians recently killed, scalp
ed and decapitated rebel commission of
nineteen persons, including nine officers,
VINO mad gone to Colorado and New Maxi-
co 10 endeavor to muster in the secession
element Of those Territories.
A very curious baby story comes to us
from New Jersey. A mother and her
oaugnter were confined on the same day,
each having little son. In the hustle of
the moment, both babies were placed in
the same cradle, and, to the confusion of
the mothers, when the youngsters were
TAKEN from the cradle they were unable to
1eli when was the mothers and which
was the daughters soma matter which, of
course, must ever remain a mystery. The
family Is IN the greatest distress over the
affair.
"A correspondent of the Mobile Register
describes Marmaduke's recent expedition
from Arkansas into Missouri as ia total
failure anda most contemptible burlesque.''
GRAIN ELEVATORS IN CHICAGo.-An-
other immense Grain Elevator, said to be
the largest in the world, has Just been fin
ished IN Chicago, and still another, of equal
size, is nearly completed. They have been
built in the most substantial manner, and
are furnished throughout with the most
perfect machinery, including a large num-
Der of Fairbanks 500 Bushel Hopper
Scales, which insures correct weight to
buyers and sellers of grain. The amount
of grain which can be moulded i'm these FL
evatorsin single day is enormous. The
increased production of grain in the North
west is perhaps shown in no way more
clearly than by the rapid increase in Chi
cago of the facilities for receiving and
shipping it.