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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18
The Army of the Potomac now Remark ably
Healthy-Washington Items

The Army of the Potomac now Remarkably
Healthy Washington Items.
NEW YORK, March II.
Gen. Hooker and Medical Director Letter
man pronounce the Army of the Potomac the
healthest army the world has ever known
From positive information, the mortality in
the rebel army is known to be seventy-five per
cent. greater than that of the Union army.
1t is said that the difficulties which con-
strained Gen. Sigel to tender his resignation
have been adjusted, and he will withdraw his
resignation and return TO his old command
Miss Ford, whose name has been connected
with Gen. Stoughton's capture at Fairfax, has
been arrested. Upon the premises were found
responding with the rebels in Richmond
The following contracts have been awarded;
Mr.. Robb, of Baltimore, one vessel; Mr. Far
ley, of Baltimore, one vessel; Mr.. Lynn, of
Philadelphia, one vessel; Mr.. Westervelt, of
New York, one vessel; Mr.. Slack, of New
York, one vessel.
The War Department has purchased the fol-
lowing vessels: Canoncus, $4,000; Mary
Barker, $4,000; Nelly Baker, $4,000; Nam
tasket, $4,000; Golden Gate $2l 900; Island
City, S23.OOO; Long Island, $4,000; Harriet
A. West, 10000: Gen. Hunter, $4,000; Phil
adelphia, $4,000; Oneota, $4,000.
Gen. Lockwood, commanding the eastern
shore OF Maryland, has adopted efficient
means to prevent communication with the
South. He has issued an address, in which he
promises TO respect the laws and institutions
of Maryland, and to protect all loyal citizens;
but to disloyal citizens who attempt any over
acts he threatens severe punishment. Ii is
believed there will be less smuggling now to
rebeldom.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18

EXTENSIVE FoRGERIEs IN VERMoNT.-A
correspondent of the Boston Journal, writing
from St Adams, Vermont, l4th inst, gives the
following account of some extensive forgeries
by which some of the banks in that section
have been victimized:
There has been quite stir here In regard
to some forging operations which were carried
on quite extensively during the week. The
facts as learn from a gentleman who came
from Vergennes are, that about a week ago
gentleman accompanied with lady came to
Rutland, booking his name as o. b. Clark,
having numerous letters purporting to be
written ~ gentlemen of influence at the West
to Presidents, Cashiers and Directors of
Banks in this section, stating that they were
about forming a company at the West for the
purpose of raising sheep, and that said Clark
was the agent to make purchases.
He went to the bank at Rutland and made a
deposit of s2200, stating that he was going
about the country to make his selections and
purchases, but wonld leave them until warmer
weather. He went about among the farmers,
and seemed very shrewd and good judge of
sneep STOCK, but made no bargains, only with
the banks in the way of getting drafts dis
counted, drawn on the parties at the West,
endorsed by himself
The banks victimized are--the bank at Rut-
land, about $4,000, banks at Below Falls,
Brandon, Middlebury, Vergennes and Orwell,
about $4,000, making in all over $4,000.
Nothing was suspected Of being wrong until
to-day, he leaving yesterday for parts I'M
known. For Information of your bank officers
and others will give you description of said
Clark as he was described TO me Medium
stature, with broad shoulders; wearing black
hair and whiskers when here; spare counte-
nance and black eyes. hope, if he chances
to come down in the vicinity of Boston, the
police, who are noted for their skill in such
matters, viii bring him to justice"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18

Gy-Lewiston is now a city-the city of
spindles. The operation of Transforming the
town into city took place Monday. Mayor
Ham was inaugurated, and the boards of AL
dermen and Common Council were duly Or
ganized. The address Of the Mayor is an
interesting paper, giving brief sketches of the
history Of the place from its incorporation as
town in 1795 down to the present period
He advises the City Council to 'place no more
ordinances upon their statute book than they
intend shall be enforced; as laws enacted, and
remaining dead letter, serve only to bring
the whole into contempt We know of some
older cities who would do well to heed this
advice.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18
nrThe complimentary balm TO Mr.. a.

nJ-The complimentary ball to Mr.. A. j.
Locke, at Lancaster Hall, last evening, was a
grand and successful affair in every point.
Notwithstanding there were dances in other
places, which took away large numbers of his
former pupils, who, otherwise, would have at
couples present 1t was brilliant scene on
the dancing floor, and those engaged in it en-
joyed themselves in happy manner. The
managers Of the affair deserve credit for the
success of it. 1t was a credit to themselves
and an ovation to their respective teacher.
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WOLASSES.

OOn HHDs. 10 Tcs. superior retailing Morasses.
%AO just landed from Brg Ionic and Tor ale
ny HERSEY. FLETCHER & Co.
Marcn IL, 1858. d&w3w l59 Commercial 81.
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sB-The Boston journal says, that at re-
cent meeting of the State Board of Agricul-
ture OF Massachusetts,, the subject Of the pro-
posed Agricultural College was very fully dis
cussed, and the sentiment of the members
present at length took form in the unanimous
passage of series of resolutions, which de-
clare the opinion that the proposed college
should not be Immediately connected with any
institution now in existence, and that the con-
troll and jurisdiction of the affair should be
vested In the Board of Agriculture as immedi-
ateiy representing the farming interests of the
Commonwealth. A committee was appointed
70 present the views of the Board before the
committee of the Legislature having this sub
ject In charge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18

Miss DICKINsoN's LEcrURE.-A rich in
tellectual entertainment is offered to our citi-
zens, free of cost, this evening at Mechanics
Hall. Miss Annie E. Dickinson, who has
been drawing crowded houses wherever she
has spoken, will lecture upon "The Rebellion,
its Cause and its Remedy" Her powers of
oratory are said to be Of rare quality, and
she holds her audience delighted and SPELL
bound. The public are invited
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18
FROM WASHINGTON.
No Official Intelligence from the Yazoo
River Expedition.
WASHINGTON. March II.

WASHINGTON, March IL.
The Navy Department have been informed
OF the capture oil New Inlet, St. Georges
Sound, OF the schooner Hortenz, from Havana
bound to Mobile, aud of the schooner Ann,
which was endeavoring to break the blockade
inside the bar off the mouth OF the Swarnee
river.
No official intelligence has been received up
TO one o'clock to-day as to the reported victory
in Yazoo river.
An additional list Of discharged officers has
been reported at the headquarters of the army
mainly for absence without proper authority !;
Others for failure to report at the convalescent
camp as ordered; several for drunkenness, and
one for accepting brides for procuring dis
charges OF soldiers. They will stand dismiss
ed from the service of the United States, I'M
less within fifteen days they appear before the
commission in session in Washington, of which
Gen. Ricketts, is President, and make satsfac-
tory defence TO the charges against them
There is less leniency than heretofore towards
such classes of offenders.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18

DEERIsG HALL.-The Hernandez Ravel
Troupe still continue to draw full houses.
Last evening the house was well filed, and
the performances, which were a repetition of
those of the previous evening, were repeated
with great eclat. The performances this eve
ming will be the pantomimes Of IN. Dechalu-
meau," and "The Southern Refugee" for the
Corp de Ballet, Trapeze performances. The
popularity Of the company increases with each
nights performance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18
From the South.

NEW YORK. March IL
The Richmond papers of the 18th announce
the arrival of captured Gen. Stoughton and
Others. They were taken by Capt Mosley, of
Fitz Hugh Lees command.
Mr.. Conrad, of Louisiana, introduced res
olution looking to peace, on the 18th inst, in
the rebel Congress.
A Vicksburg telegram of the 9th inst, saws
one of the enemy's gunboats threw few shell
yesterday, all but one falling short. Our bat
teries did not reply.
A Mobile dispatch of the It'll says: The
Yankees have gone up the Tennessee River to
Florence, Ala, with feet of gunboats-
About 500 cavalry landed, and were destroy
ing all in their route through Franklin, Law
renee and Marion Counties, towards Aberdeen,
Mississippi.
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MATT TIERS ABOUT TO wN.
Supreme Judicial Court.

CRIMINAL TERM--DAvIs, j., PRESIDING.
TUESDAY The Court met this morning
for the purpose of finishing up the business of
the term.
In the case of Mary Fountain, convicted of
keeping house of ilI-fame, a motion in arrest
of Judgment was overruled. Defendant ex-
cepts and the exceptions were allowed
In the case of Arminda Finnimore, convict
ed of keeping house Of ill-fame, the motion
in arrest of judgment was overruled. Excep-
lions were taken and allowed, and the case
goes up.
George A. Spollett, who pleaded guilty to
breaking and entering the dwelling house of
BENZ. G.. Dennison in Brunswick, in the day
time, was sentenced to six months imprison-
ment in the County House of Correction.
Timothy Raglan, convicted Of arson, in set
ting fire to the unoccupied building in Cape
Elizabeth, owned by VIM. b. Weeks, was SEN
fenced to two years in the State prison.
In the case Of Joseph w. Lamb, convicted
Of arson at the last term, in setting fire to the
barn of Mr.. Baker in windham, a second mo-
ton in arrest of Judgment was fled and over
ruled. Exceptions were taken and allowed,
and the case goes up.
In the case of John B. Hughes, convicted of
abortion, motion in arrest of judgment was
overruled. Exceptions were taken and allow
ed, and the case goes up to the full bench.
In the case of y. w. Sherman, appellant,
the judgment of the Municipal Court was af
frmed.
In the case Of Meyer Waterman, appellant,
defendant paid his fine and costs amounting
to so 10.
In the case of Michael Wall, appellant, de-
PENDANT paid fine and costs amounting to $27-
70.
The business before the Court having been
finished, it adjourned sine die.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18
FROM MEXICO.
Withdrawal Of the Prussian Min
lister.
Mr.. Oorwin Declines the charge of Prussian
and other Subjects.
NEW YopK March II

NEW YORK, March II.
Mexican advices state that Baron de Wag-
ner, Prussian Minister, has been compelled to
leave the country, owing to bad relations ex-
isting between him and the Juarez Govern
ment. Previous to his departure he requested
Mr.. Corwin to accept the charge of Prussian
subjects, as well as those of France and Spain
left to his protection by the withdrawal of
Count de Saligny in Dec. 1861. Our Minister
declined the responsibility, on the ground
that it would endanger his relations with the
Mexican Government. NJ. de Wagner brought
down with him to Vera Cruz about 40 person.
who desired to escape from the capitol.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18

TUE BEST BRANDS Of Western and Canada
Family FLOUR can always be found NJ s72 Con-
gressst at fair prices-fer sale by
Portland, Dec. 10, 1s62 eodtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Arrival Of Rebel Prisoners.
Arrival of Steamer Union from New Or
leans.
Iron-Clad Nahant Arrived Safely off Charles
ton,
FORTRESS MONROE. March n

FORTRESS MONROE, March I6.
The steamer State of Maine arrived here
last night from Washington with 80 political
and citizen prisoners aud six surgeons, and
Left for City Point this forenoon in charge of
Capt. Milford.
Col. Ludlow left here for City Point this
morning on the steamer Henry Burden.
United States despatch steamer Union, Capt
Conroy, arrived in Hampton Road from New
Orleans this afternoon. She left New Orleans
on the Sd and touched at Pensacola and Hill
ton Head, and has on board about 100 sick
and discharged seamen. She also brought
dispatches for Washington which have been
forwarded from this place. She is bound to
New York. Capt. Conroy reports that the
iron-clad Nahant arrived safely off Charleston
Bar in tow of gunboat Florida.
Ship Zouave. from Boston, sailed o-day from
Hampton Roads for New Orleans.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18
From Mexico-Departure of the Prussian
Minister.

NEW YORK, March II.
Mexican advices state that Baron De Wag-
ner, the Prussian Minister, was compelled to
leave the country, owing to tue bad relations
existing between him and the Juarez Govern
ment.
Previous to his departure he requested Mr..
Corwin to accept the charge of Prussian sub
jects, as well as those of France and Spain,
left to his protection by the withdrawal of the
Count De Saligny, in December, 1861. Our
Minister declined the responsibility on the
ground that it would endanger his relations
with the Mexican Government
NJ. De Wagner brought down with him to
Vera Cruz about forty persons who desired to
escape from the capital, among whom were
Messrs Barron and Forbes, Don Antonio Es-
candon, the family of Col Talcot, &c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18
From California = The Captured Privateer
CONFESSION OF the Prisoners-A Pirati-
cal Cruise Nipped in the Bud.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 16.
The barque Chapman, seized by the officials
yesterday, arrived lately from New York, and
was purchased here by secessionsts. The
prisoners confess that full complement of
men were to be obtained at a rendezvous
down the coast They hoped to capture the
steamer Oregon, while en- route for Mazatlan,
transfer portion of the Chapman's crew
aboard, and then use the Oregon to help cap
ture the two California treasure steamers be-
fore the alarm reached San Francisco.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18
FROM MURFREESBORO,
Gallant Conduct Of Federal Cav.
airy.
Capture of Camp, Wagons, Prisoners, &c.

WASHINGTON. March II.
The following was received to-day at head
quarters of the army:
Murfreesboro', March 16.-To Major Gen.
II. w. Halleck, General-in-C hief-I have the
pleasure to report the gallant conduct of our
cavalry under the brave Col. Minty. They
have met them, captured one of their camps,
IL wagons, AZ mules and la prisoners. They
used the sabre, where the carbine would de-
lay.
tSigned) w. S. RosEcRANs, Mai. Gen.
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Copperhead Newspaper Office DESTROYED by
Indignant Soldiers.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 10.
Eight hundred paroled prisoners, en- route
to Chicago, were detained at Richmond, Ind,
last night. While there they completely de-
molished the office of the Jefferson anti war
sheet. They arrived here tonight, and threat
ened the Sentinel The military were placed
on guard to prevent disturbance. A large
indignation meeting was held here tonight In
regard to the article in the Cincinnati Enquir-
er, insulting to soldiers families.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18

-Rumsey's Minstrel Troupe will give
their first concert at the New City Hall on
Friday evening. The English papers speak in
the highest terms of the performances of the
company during their recent tour in Great
Britain, Scotland, and Ireland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18

ARREsT.-Constable Charles H. Hall yes
terday morning arrested a man named William
s. Levi, just after his arrival here from Bos-
ton. Levi is wanted at Bangor to answer to
charges Of arson, burglary, larceny, &c. He
was taken to that city yesterday by Mr.. Hall
in the train which left here about o'clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18

REAL EsTATE.-Major Dole has purchased
OF Mr.. Charles R. Frost, the beautiful dwell
ling-house, No. IS State street, adjoining the
one now occupied by him, and which has been
purchased by DIR. Simon Fitch. The price
paid Is $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18

REMOVABLE will be seen by the adver-
tisement that Mr.. Samuel Rolfe, who has for
many years been successfully engaged in the
drug and medicine business, has removed to
No. 100 Middle street, where he invites his old
customers and friends TO call.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18
His Stock of
FURNISHING GOODS,
embraces everything NEW and DESIRABLE.
mch5 3md& weow38
a New Grape!
STEW ARTS NEW SEEDING

- RAPE No. /. is considered the first class of Fruit
VI very productive. perfectly hardy aud ripens
from the last of August to the 10th OF September or
about ten DAYS earlier than the choice Muscadine -
shape OF cluster and color much resembling that
Grape, though little darker 1t has Fruifed several
years and continues to improve. Price of Roots two
and three years old. from SO to SIS each-by signing
bonds to the amount of fifty dollars TO keep them in
the own hands for four years from date OF purchase
that Is they not to sell give away either slips
roots within that period, aud double that price
where no obligations are given. The genuine Musea-
dine from IS cents to 200 each for large Fruit bear
tain Seeding Gooseberry that never mdews; pow
erful grower and extremely productiye-favor of
fruit unsurpassed
Orders for either of the above should be received
by the first of April and to insure their being filed
must be accompanied with the money.
The slbscriber has had twenty five years expert
ence in testing all the and hardy varieties of
Grapes grown in this country, and has also produced
OF his own two thousand varieties OF seed
lings and has expended five thousand dollars in
this test Now If the public can be benefited by my
experience. and also my expenses in ascertaining
what kind of Grapes will flourish best In Maine that
Is really choice favored fruit both for Wine and for
the table, | make them heartily welcome to it, The
genuine Muscadine and Stewards Seeding No has
with me under the and guilty alton, been
eral casks of choice Wine from the Muscadine last
fail and sold great many in the market but no 9th
er kinds ripened to any profit.
All can have a circular by enclosing three cent
stamp, and further explanation. IL desired
Address 4. STEWART,
West Gloucester. Cumberland Co., Ne.
80 w2w
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0-The Union Troupe of Glass Workers
and Glass Spinners, from Barnum's Museum,
New York, viii give their first exhibition at
Lancaster Hall this evening, on which occa-
sion there will be social dance. Gifts will
also be presented. The entertainments given
by this company while here few weeks since
were interesting as well as instructive, and
drew full houses every night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18
Rhode Island Politics.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., March II.
The Democratic State Committee has nomi
mated Acting Gov. WIN. c. Cozzens, of New
port, for Governor and Henry Butler, of War
wick, for Lieut.. Governor. The Democratic
Eastern District Congressional Convention
nominated for Congress Chas. S. Bradley, of
North Providence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18
From New Orleans Advance on Port Hud-
son Begun.

NEW YORK, March II.
New Orleans advices of the Sth, per Marion,
state that preparations have been made for an
immediate attack on Port Hudson. Troops
and munitions of war have already moved In
that direction. Gems. Banks and Grover have
started for Baton Rouge. The attack is to be
made by land and water.
The contraband trade with the rebels Is still
in progress. Property consisting of various
articles, valued at 1900, has been captured
and taken from the rebels.
The body OF the rebel Major Prados was re-
Gently sent to New Orleans for burial, and at
least three thousand secessionists, more than
half of them women, attended the funeral.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18

sgThe police yesterday made seizure of
small quantity of liquor from the store Of
MP. McGlinchy, Fore street. Quite crowd
collected, and there was considerable excite
ment, but no violence was done.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18

CoURT MARrIAL.-In the Court Martial
yesterday, the case of Eben NJ. Field, for de-
sertion, was continued to Thursday, in order
to give counsel time to prepare his defense
Court adjourned to o'clock this morning, at
which time the case of John L. Warehouse
will, probably, be taken up.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18

Awe are indebted TO Mr.. Batchelder,
author of tue patriotic song, "Fair Columbia"
set to music by Poppenburg, for copy of the
third edition of his popular composition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18
LOST.
Here's Health for the Million
DIR. CLARKE'S
Sherry Wine Bitters!

DREPARED from Rock Rose. sarsaparilla. Dock
Il Root, and great variety OF RooTs aud HERBs
Preserved IN the best Sherry Vine and Whiskey.
Will Immediately Loss of Appetite. General
Debility, Dyspepsia. Sour Stomach Palpitafion Of
the Heart. Asthma, Coughs Colds Boils, fmples on
the Face. and Humors Of all kinds.
They safe for the young sftcfHai and agreeable
for the odd aud indispensable for the ladies' they
enrich the blood and invgorate and the sys-
TEN.
NIB Ifyou wish good Bitter. call for Carries.
and take other.
Beware of cheap Bitters, they contain vile
drugs aud cheap poisonous liquors which will de-
Our system is to keep up the quality and make the
price in proportion.
Sold by all druggists. grocers, hotel-keepers and
dealers generally.
Manufactured by Z. R. CLARKE. Sharon, Mass.
one quart 81 50 two quarts. e so for the Worlds
Size, holding one gallon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18

BOARD OF TRADE.-The members of the
Board Of Trade are reminded that an ad-
journed meeting will be held this evening in
the hall of the Mercantile Library Associa-
ton at IL o'clock
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-18
CascO street Seminary.

THIS Institution for the instruction of young Ia.
L dies and misses, will be re-opened on Monday,
March 3Oth under the charge OF the former Princi-
pal, Miss II. HAWKES.
The of study will embrace all the bran ches
usually attended to in such Institutions
There will also be department for Children.
For terms sc, application may be made to the
Principal at III Cumberland street. after March 7th
Portland Feb. IA, 1868. ed3w eod3ws
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Board Of Trade.

A n adjourned meeting of the Board of Trade will
IA be held at the rooms of the Mercantile Library
Association. on "Wednesday Evening, March 18TH at
7to'clock j. Q. TWITCHELL, Secretary
Portland, March IL, 1868. d2t
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Nominations for Mayor of Harrisburg, Pa
f HARRISBURG Pa, March II.

John Till, unconditional democrat, has been
nominated by the republicans as candidate
for Mayor. Gen. A. l.. Romiort is the opposi-
ton nominee. The election takes place next
Friday
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s1-Terrapin soup at the Merchants Ex-
change, II and 10 Exchange street, to-day at
IL NJ, and game every day.