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The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
TWELFTH ANNUAL REPORT

S72l, 626 60
DISBURSEMENTS.
Paid for Claims by Death, on
70 fOIces.. ..............,.. S51, 400 W
Balance of distribution to Pol
icy Holders. ....,.......... 2,O5ls7
Paid for Salaries Rents, Med
ical Examinations. &c.,..... l5,54545
Paid Commissions to Agents.. l5,25STs
Paid Dividend to Guarantee
Stockholders, ...,-......... 10000
Paid for reinsurance. 1882
Paid for Surrendered and Can
celed Policies, 22O79 OF SIG, 72s 10
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, .s604, S9S Al
Assets August l. 1858, invested as follows:
Mortgages on Real Estate (unncumbered) s213 $50 90
Loan Notes, with interest accrued 80. l77,17I "a
Three Hundred and Twenty-Tbree Shares
Bank Stock, ......................... 1888 IS
Loans on Collaterals and personal securi-
ties. .......................... sl,lOOO0
United States Treasury Securities, .... T4544 80
Michigan State Bond Observation-Disclosures. 1000 90
Real Estate lat cost, Observation-Disclosures. 96l2 "a
Deferred Premiums and Agents accounts. 81, $50 46
Cash on hand, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1872 SO
s6O4, sos Al
Whole number of Policies in force. 3,l02.
Amount at risk. So, t4S 400.
c. RICE, President,
F. B. BACON, Secretary.
Portland Office, l66 Fore ST..
JOHN W. MUNGER & SON, Agents.
sept22 If
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
It'll well known to the Medical Profession that

Iron
the VITAL PRINCIPLE or LIFE ELEMENT
the Blood. This is derived chiefly from the food we
cat; but If the food is not properly digested, or If
from any frhdferer the necessary quantity of
Iron is not taken into the circulation becomes
duced, the whole system suffers. The bad blood will
irritaie the heart will clog up the lungs will stupe
the brain, will obstruct the liver, and will send :
diseascproducing elements to all parts of the system
and eCery one iriH suffer IN ThdteUer organ may be
predisposed 10 disease.
1t is only since the discovery of that valuable
bination known as PERUpI1N STRUP that the
great power of this PIT4LIZING AGENT over
disease has been brought TO light.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
YORK a Cumberland Railroad.
WINTER ARRANGEMENTS.

me ECO L. NJ. train out and the $50 A. N. train
INTO Portland will be Freight Trains with PASSENGER
Cars attached.
ares cents less when tickets are purchased at
the once than when paid in the cars
oct. ~ 1853. diff DAN CARPENTER, supt.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07

This celebrated Female Medicine,
possessing virtues unknown of any.
thing else of the kind, and proving
effeeiual after all others have failed,
is designed for both married and sin-
gle ladies, and is the very best thing
known for the purpose, as II will
bring on the monthly sicsnesSin cases
of distractions. from any cause, and
after all other remedies of the kind
have been tried in vain.
OVER 1000 BOTTLES have now
been sold without single. failure,
when taken as directed. and without
, the least injury TO health ia any case.
w. 1t is put up in bottles OF three
different strengths. with full! direc.
I. e..
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-07
THE MAGEE STOVE

Consists of four Sizes of chaste pattern. and beau
tiful finish The Parlor Stove is operated upon the
same principle the Cook Stove.
THE MAGEE PARL0R WITH OVEN, is new
and improved design.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

TnE STATE Several applications having
been made by parties out of the State for accom-
modauons i"r stock aud machinery at the 40
preaching State Fair. 10 be held in this city.
commencing on Monday. September 2Sth and
continuing I'LL October 81. II Is desired that the
farmers, mechanics and artisans of Indiana see
to II that they secure for Indiana the requisite
amount and number of premiums.
About one half the space in power hall has
already been spoken TOR. and nearly fourth
OF the stables and stalls have been engaged. The
indications nov are that one of the most sue.
cessfuI fairs ever held in Indiana will he held at
the Capital the coming autumn. Premium lists
posters and iuli particulars may he obtained by
addressing our fellow townsman. W II LOOMS,
Secretary. The Improvements on the ground
and preparations are we'll nigh completed Ample
power will be furnished for all the machinery
that may he entered for competition.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

Tue COMMERCIAL HoTEL-Mr. f. A Re;fz
and Mr.. r. Ballweg are now propretors OF one Of
the hrst class houses in Indianapolis any oto er
city III the Union, at the northeast corner of
Georgia and Illinois streets Recently they have
reitted and repaired the building throughout
IL Is now one OF the mlst cOmmodous and coM
Portable establishments of the kind anywhese
Beautifully are their tables spread with evtry
substantial and decacy of the season. And: it
- refreshing and reinvigorating to sleep in c.le
OF their clean rooms, between the purest aild
whitest of linen. We would respectfully coin
mend the Commercial. under the adminstratl n
OF Messrs Reilz Ballweg to our friends in DE
city and throughout the State
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20
Foreign news.

CARE RACE. August l9-The steamship Sron
from Liverpool l0,h. via Queenstown 18th. passed
Cape Race this afternoon.
The Polish question remains ia stltu ono
The latest news via Queenstown says il is gen.
orally asserted that Maximelian will accept the
Mexican crown.
The Times saws the rumor YVES current that.
in consequence of the recent menacing news from
America, the Government intends sending addi-
tional troops to North America.
The Times says il should not be surprised il
something arises out of the alleged proposition
from JEFF. Davis to Napoleon on the offensive and
defensive alliance between Mexican-Frenc and
the Coniederates, which would be quite consist.
ent with late French policy.
The world might look with favor on such a
contingency. but absolute neutrality would be
English policy.
China telegram announces that the Japan
question had been temporarily settled
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

The DRAFr--His Excellency, Governor Nor
ton. yesterday publicly stated in a BARRIERS shop.
that the CONSUMPTION. in his opinion. would not
begin the State OF Indiana before three or four
weeks. and that perhaps there would be no con
scription at all. His Excelleucy (and agree
with him. thought that Indiana had already done
her -hare Of the work far as the war Is con
cerned. He. however. did not mean to say
tueither do We that she would not rally again
II II should become necessary. Always i Indiana
on the right SIDE. and her sons are always ready
To pour out their blood on the right side
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20
INDIANAPoLIs. Aug 10. 1868.

GRAND BALL AT FRANKLIN Trains will run
at half fare Arrangements have been mcde
with the Jacksonville railroad To run a traineat
half fare for those who wish to attend the grand
ball at Strawmeyer's Hall in Franklin. Fridry
evening. 2lst inst The train will leave the
Union depot ut ESQ. Friday evening Return.
ing, will arrive at indianapolis at i:45 A NJ.
Having secured the services of Prof Gresh's full
string band of this city. can assure our friends
OF good music and good time generally. Cards
Of admission. 81 All respectable persons are
invited. Members of the Excelsior Club No. l
of this cits are requested to be promptly on hand.
BY order OF the COMMITTEE.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

- The following item appeared in vesterd.v
mornings paper. headed Brown county instead
OF Boone county As there has been trouble
in both counties. re-publish it corrected, aid
call attention 10 il:
OUrRAGEs ~ BooNE COUNTY A most unpfo
voked and inhuman outrage perpctrated IN
Sunday near Mortified. Perry township. in
Boone county The simple facts are >ickeuing
from the cold hlooded atrOcty and cowariice that
attended tie vcrpet.aiion OF the crime \ citizen
named Robert Sullivan MAS NJ church nelr
Mortified on Sunday last. when he heard
friend had returned from the army. and VAS n
the town. a mile so distant. He started over
10 see him. On the way he met a company of
home guards They asked him to give NJ Bis
butternuts lie told them be had nothing of the
kind about him They insisted he had. After
some parleying he told them that he supposed he
was what they called butternut. as he was
Democrat One ct them then slapped him in the
face He knocked the mau down. when eighteen
shots we're fred At him. five OF which took effect
on MS person One shot took of piece OF his
ear Gle vent through bis shoulder. and three
through his body
Three Of the men were arrested and examined
before Esquire Todd. who admitted them TO bail
Ia the sum OF 81 900 each. The e1citement:is
intense. aud the people OF the eighborhood wor,d
be more or less than human il il was not 80 "A
more flemish outrage never disgraced the cor.
try than tbs attack on an unarmed and uuoiier.i
ing ctiSen. ny band Of outlaws armed by the
State u keep the peace.
On Sunday n,ght the store of Squire Parr. IN
the Michigan road, Two miles south OF NORTH
held. ~ss burned by an inceudiary. and the CO..
tents consumed IN il The loss was about 81 Ofl
About two weeks ago squire Parr received In
anonymous note Warning him 20 leave in tao
DAYS or he would be burned out His oaense vas
that he voted the Democratic ticket
How long will these outrage- be enduresis
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

WAR DEMOCRATS We notice that the Ho,
Henry Line distinguished War Democrat"
VAS N the CITY last evening No doabt he will
lend his powerful influence in engineering t.e
proceedings 81 the mass convention OF the WIZ
Democracy 10 day
We also noticed Hon. John X Crnvens. Hop
Stearus Fisher. DR. Freeland and Arch. simpson
Esq.. OF Knox county. and n hundred other Just
such Wa Democrats on hand last evening D.
help the Hon Mr Lane ia the arduous duty .,f
giving re-pectabilty TO the IN convention "
the War Democracy
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

NEW YoRK. August l9.-The draft to day has
proceeded without any demonstration other than
jolly remarks relative to the elected The mill
tary arrangements. kowever. will continue of the
most powerful character. and Gen Candy, who
commands the Government forces here is un-
ceasing in his vigilance Through the measures
taken by the officers a mob could not certainly
live an hour in New York city or Brooklyn
About one thousand names were drawn to-day,
The military are all ut their armories, but will
not toe called for unless private property cannot
be protected by our Police The Provost Marshal
and other officers are fully protected by detach-
men,s of the 9th Massachusetts, and other regi.
meDts
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

u a splendid flag Is to be presented by tAe
ladies of the Filth Ward to the company hope
guards organized in that portion OF the muniei-
patty. The ladies. God bless them! They are
foremost everywhere ia every good work What
would mans patriotism be worth. we're it not
for these angelic creatures? First ut the cradle
aud last at the grave, words fail ne in apostro-
phisng them We are reminded in this connec-
ton that the city regiment needs brass band, to
organize Which lovely damsels and dignihed m q
irons might 20 around and collect Of the lords If
creation some postage stamps. We would su.
gest TO them to be particular and get no cancel
led ones
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

THEATRICAL The attendance at Masonic II III
last night vas good. and the periormance excc
lent The fitting up OF the stage wss such a. 20
command the admiration OF all The sm:l
space WAS 80 arranged ~ 20 give fine effect %
the performance The audience testified their
appreciation Of the manner Ia which the plass
were rendered by repeated applause
To night there will be change of progra muse
Two beautiful plays. the Momentous Que-tiln
and Tood.es. will be given. and several patriotic
songs sung. 1t will paw to 80 TO the hall 81
night. and We advise every body who can relith
good acting to go. and be amused.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20
SIxty-sixth Regiment Indiana vo5.
uutcerS.

INDIANAPOLIS, ISp.. August 10, 1861
Repeated publications that the Goth regiment
had never been legally mustered does mischief.
and * hereby corrected The original muster
not 10y officer of the regular army. the
regiment beng hurried into the service at New
Albany, during August. 1862. I'm November
1862. hv authority of the Secretary of Ware
approved the original muster, so thai it took u
feet of its date and the regiment duly
paid upon these rolls. 80 perfected. December q.
1862 Since that date the regiment has been
paid with others. and stands precisely upon tie
same footing as If originally mustered in August,
1862. BY an officer of the regular army.
Papers having inadvertently circulated the
error will please correct IL
Henry b CARRiNeIoN,
Col 18th L. :. Inf. &C. Late Chief Muster
ing Officer, Indiana.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

CRowp INDEED The great crowd as wit
messed by those who attended il on Saturday last,
really surpassed anything of the kind ever wit
messed in commercial house of indianapolis
The store was crowded to rep,etion. the entire
afternoon and evening. aud betw cen our towns
men and those from the country we really thought
the place would be taken by storm But At "A late
hour of Saturday night 1t was still holding out
We advise persons not to delay their purchases
until Saturday We allude to the closing ,ait
OF the sale of boots and shoes at Maudlin Adays
X Co, sign OF the big boot turned upside doJ
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

" ~'iH - ~ Wv y 'ut ihtnofbt tNebttttu
Patriots, ~ for the vigorous prosecution az ne
war, and contractors aud Bngadiers who have
made money out OF the Aforesaid. couvene here
ia the Capital of the great State Of Indiana.
which hss sent more men than any other way
ward sister to tight for the old a'g What in
tie world will Morton ana Brough have - gas
aboutr Are not the people doing their Whole
duty. and will they not continue 20 do j.. even
though soap grease were made out of b0ih these
distinguished individuals! They. and such like.
are not the State. but We. the people. are.
though. And not much attention will We piy.
either. To the remarks which will be duly pub
l'shed IN He Exceleucy's organ, tie Journal. to
morrow, all for the glory of the soldiers friend "
gentleman who sends surgeons and nurses to
Generals IN the field who won't admit them with
10 their lines
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

from Memphis.


MENPHis. August ~ Selma, Ala, papers o.
the 18th sy that foreign inierv en,on is The them
Of conversations.
Dispatches from Columbia pronounces the story
about Prizes resignation untrue He i on the
White river, Arkansas, in command of his III.
vision
Dispatch from Morton. Mss. dated the 9Th.
save:
Gen Logan attacked the Felerals 100 strong
a fec davs sgo near Jackson. Alabama. killing a
large number aud capturing 300 prisoners and
two pieces Of artillery
One rhoussnd and four hundred conscripts
were ~ Oknlona aw-Ssing arms.
There j. 10 news of importance from vicks
burg
s'hern.an's headquarters are near Osterhaus'
old headquarters two miles from the Big Black
nv r
Gen Dodge is much better and will probably
go North TO recruit his health.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

II JOINS PAKsoNAGE Georgia street
beautiful building j. JUST completed, tor the resi-
denee OF Bishop 1t. Pallais and the Rev Father
bessones and assistants The SQUIRE between
Illinois and Tennessee streets has OF late years
been built up by the denomination to which the
Bishop and The reverend priest belong. IN a man.
aer which ADDS 10 The wealth and adornment Of
the city. And neither carpenters. or mason. or
tlasterers. or Ia Bber men. or larwa are merchants
Or any one else have bad to wait one minute Tor
the money DIE them for what they did ar
furnished. We wish could conseientiously
say the same thing Of every other house of God
erected within the limits Of thu fuunicipalit,
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

wHoLEsALE Day Goops-The old established
house of J. A Grassland is now receiving its fall
stock of staple and fancy drv goods. hosiery. o.
tons. &c. This house enjoys widespread repu-
tston on account of its square dealings. good
goods and moderate profits Grassland ALWAYS
has kept good stock. so to enable merchants
~ assert up frequently. Mr. c. has recently
admitted partner in the person of Mr.. George
W. Pee. so that now all orders should be ad-
dressed TO Grassland & Pee. li-2w
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20
Gen. Maliare's Poem.

j. j. BINGHAM. Ed. SENTINEL-Dear Sir: In
your paper OF this morning appeared from Her
per's Weekly. poem from the pen of Indians 5
brlvest General, Lewis Wallace Has he l;ut
the sword aside and. like Messrs. BucharSn
Read aud Murdoch. taken TO inspiration What a
mighty change! Would it not be good point il
the Sanitary Commission could have him rec.te
it before an indianapolis audience together With
an account of the taking OF Romney. No do,sbr
but they would be appreciated. and augment the
funds OF the Commission. What say youI
A READER
INDIANAPoIIs AUG. 10 1863
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

WASHINGTON. August 1.-THE following is
the language OF Major General Hslleck TO the
agent for the exchange of prisoners:
IL Is directed that Immediately on necessary of
fetal or authentic Information of the execution of
Captains Flynn and Sawyer YOU will proceed to
hang W Ii Lee and the other rebel officer des
ignated rs herein above directed; and that you
notify Robert Ould, Esq of said proceeding. and
assure him that the Government of the United
States will proceed to retallate for every similar
barbarOus violation OF the laws OF civilized war
fare.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

~ Let those who have doubted the virtues
Of Bulls Cedron Bit,er> If any such there be- read the
following certificate from gentlemen well known in this
community, and doubt
Its general introduction into the army will save the
lives of thousands Of our soldiers.
LOUISVILLE, KY, June 4, 1868.
We, the undersigned, have the good ELECTS vro-
duced by the Of DR. John Bulls Cedaon Btters in
general debility and pr0sraon Of the system and be-
much suffering. Among soldiers particularly would
this be The especially those who exposed to
miasmic influences IN the Southern climate
MAJOR PHILIP SPEED.
Col. Int. Rev. Sd Dist Ky.
CHAS. b. COTTON,
Collector Of the Port Of Louisville, XIV
COL H. DENT.
Provost Marshal Gen. of Ky.
REV. d. p HENDERSON,
Vice President Of Sanitary Commission.
HARVEY. HUGHES s. Co.
Publishers Democrat.
GEORGE p DORgN,
Prop Louisvile Anzeiger.
HUGHES a. PAkKHILa..
Wholesale Dry Goods Dealers, Main ST., Louisville
DAVIS. GREEN, & CO,
Wholesale Shoe Dealers. Nam 81. Louisville.
HART & AAP0THER.
LthograT hers. cor Third and Market, Louisville.
JULIUS W INTFR.
Clothing Merchant, Third and Market Louisville
CAPT. 5. +. HII.DRErH,
Steamer Major Anderson.
MAI. L. 4. THESToN,
P-rmastef L. s. Army.
CN. METCALFE,
National Hotel. Louisville
COL JESSE BAYLES.
4th Kenfncky Cavalry.
GEORGE D. PRENTICE,
Louisville Journal.
See advertisement in another column. jy20-d3m
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

CAIRO. August l9-Gen Grant las issued
orders that all persons having cotton and other
produce not required by the army. tie allowed to
bring the same 10 any military post within the
State of Mississippi and abandon il TO the Gen
erai Treasury Department. To- he disposed of in
accordance with the regulations os the Secretary
OF the Treasury. AT the post where there is no
agent, the Qaariermister will receive, and at
the option of the owner will hold il till orders
are received frOmehe agent to seud it to Mem
phis
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20
Job Printing.

We are now ready TO do all kinds of plain and
fancy job Printing. in the best style. short no
tee. and as cheap as any other Office. We have
competent hands, good presses fine assortment
Of paper and cards and we can do good and cheap
york All kinds of books. briefs. catalogues
&C printed in the best style and on short notice
We ask the patronage of Democrats. and all 9th.
ersthat want printing done. IF.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

THE National BANK The proprietors Of the
hrst National Bank of indianapolis Yesterday
received their certificate from the Comptroller OF
Che Treasury. authorizing them to commence op-
eraiions. The Bank. We learn. will be located on
Pennsylvania street. in the north room OF Odd
Fellows Hall
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

NV YoRK SroRE Strangers in the city Who
eesire TO see the sights and be benefited thereby.
fhouli not neglect 20 visit the New York Store
the huildng--Glenns' Blocks the fiaest in the
State. a perfect model Of architectural beauty.
md prepares the mind for the magnificent show
q goods that greets the eve when the visitor
enters the spacious room Neither Is il all show
It the New York Store The goods are bought
n quantities from fret hands and are sold at
prices lower than they can be had at anv other
house west of the mountains Call and see anu
YOU will say we are right
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

II Col. Ben Spooner Of tue SD regimert
which took such a conspicuous part IN the BATHS
and operations at Vicksburg. arrived in the civ
lsst ~ enng. and i stopping a, the Bates Hou-L
Ooi spooner j. veteran officer. having served
with distinction in Mexico. and in THE war from
the Erst drum beat 10 tie present time.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

DNTT7 NKw YoRK, August 10.
Flour-si 6564 IS for extra State; s. Is
as Al for extra round hoop Ohio. and s. IS
al no for trade brands Market closing quiet.
Whisky-Steady At 4554 a46c.
Grain-Wheat. e79Iluc tor Chicago spring.
92@il-c for Milwaukee club and 81 l5@l %
for winter red. Corn Is firm at 65@6ekc
Meats-Beef dull Bacon SIDES more active
and firm; &c for western short aibbed.
L.rd-Firm and in fair demand ut $50 lO31
Money-Active and firm at 5Cd6c per cent.
Sterling lower and dali ut 1871 a 1871 for first
class bills Gold lower; opening at 25ls and
closing weak a. 243sc prem. Government Stocks
quiet and unchanged.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

IMPROVEMENTS We understand that the brew
cry on McCarty street is to be enlarged IL has
already deep cellar. but the new addition is to
have one thirty-fve feet deep The manufacture
Of lager beer in this city is an important feature
ia its trade. aud business men have the en-
tsrprse to keep up with it so as to make the sup
Ply equal to the demand.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

CLEvELANp AND INDIASAPoLIs We Yesterday
had the pleasure of meeting Mr. X I. Lyon. of
me firm Of Lyon & Turrli, Cleveland. Ohio
Mr.. Lvon Is visit 20 this city To invite con
sgnments of produce to the Cleveland market
NJ Lyons house il well known throughout this
State and the great Northwest. We have no
Doubt that parties committing to them will have
ggompt attention. They refer TO the most re-
sponsible and reliable business men of this city
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-20

~ We would advise physicians and others in
ant of drugs and medicines while visiting the
~. before purchasing their drugs ~ the very
y gh prices. would save money by calling on J
+. Senoar. No. Bates House Block as he sells
drugs cheaper than any other house in the city