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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29
Official Report of Admiral Lee.

WASHINGTON, May Is.
The following report from Admiral Lee was
received at the Navy Department to-day:
Z. S. Flag Ship Minnesota, off Netcport
Ne,cs, May 27h.-Sir:-A report from Lieut..
Commander Flusser, dated May 9th, has in
formation of recent naval operations in Albe-
marie Sound and its tributary. Acting Vol
unteer Lieut. French, who was sent with the
Whitehall to cruise about the eastern end of
the Sound to break up the contraband trade,
under date of 5th, reported to Lieut.. Com.
Flusser that on the 10Th ult. he captured
large two masted boat, containing some 500
pounds of tobacco, sailed aud owned By Mr..
Downer of Edinton, who acknowledged him
self a rebel, and was bound to Nags Head
after goods. In the Alligator river he reports
captured and destroyed several boats which
were engaged in in illegal traffic, and seized
on shore in different places pork, bacon, lard,
leather, tobacco, tallow and baggage belong
ing to persons directly engaged in supplying
the rebels, as proved by perfectly reliable men.
The Valley City was sent up the Chowan
river on the 4th. The Commander reports the
capture or destruction of several boats, the
dispersion of rebel pickets and capture of their
arms. He assembled as far as the State line,
and on his return sent Acting Ensign Cullisin
on shore with an armed boats crew, who
burnt a gristmil. While proceeding down
river the rebels opened fire on the Valley
City, which replied promptly with musketry,
shell, grape and canister, and killed and wound
ed number of rebels. Lieut.. Com. Flusser
reports that when at Hartford on Perguman's
river, the rebels were gathering in provisions
for their army at Suffolk. He landed at Hy-
annis Ferry, on the Roanoke river, with SOL
diers and sailors, and captured cavalry
picket of four men, with their arms, in which
affair Mr.. Benson, of the Commodore Perry,
were severely though not dangerously wound
ed. (Signed) 81 z. LEE, A. X.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29
From Washington.

NEW YORK, May %.
The probabilities are now that the Govern
ment will carry into effect the $500 clause in
the national enrolment law. 1t Is understood
that Solicitor Whiting has given written
opinion in favor of constituting the clause to
be binding upon the executive.
1t is now doubtful whether the first draft for
troops will be as was originally intended, con-
fined to those States which have failed TO fur
nish their quota under the previous calls; the
deficiency is so small in all the States where
any exists, with perhaps the exception of
Pennsylvania, as to render so restricted draft
practically unavailing.
The Herald's special Washington dispatch
says:-The following is understood here to be
the verdict Of the Court of Inquiry in the
Corcoran aud Kimball affair:-That Lieut..
Col. Kimball died on the morning on the 18th
of April, from the effects of wound in the
neck, produced by pistol ball, said pistol
having been fired by Brig. Gen. Michael Cor
coran. The Court further find that Lieut.
Col. Kimball halted Brig. Gen. Corcoran and
demanded the countersign, refusing to let him
pass until he should give it, that Brig. Gen.
Corcoran refused to give the countersign as
ordered; that an alteration ensucd. resulting
in the death of Lieut.. Col. Kimball. The
Court further find that Lieut. Col. Kimball
was, at the time of hating Gen. Corcoran, in
toxicated, and that he was not authorized in
so hating him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29
From rhe Rappahannock.

WASHINGTON, May %.
From the statements of gentlemen who have
just arrived from the Rappahannock, it seems
probable that the rebels have greatly reduced
their strength, and are maintaining mere
shell in front OF our lines. Ii this were posi-
lively known to the military authorities, it is
probable that our forces would not much
longer remain inactive.
1t lie further represented that in consequence
of certain information having been received
by the citizens of Falmouth, which was not
obtained through legitimate channels, in rela-
tion to affairs in the enemy's line, and as it
was believed that such information had been
communicated by rebel soldiers who have
been engaged in hauling seines in the Kappa
hammock, a note was addressed to Gen. Lee on
the subject, protesting against continu-
ance of the practice. The result is that the
fishing has been stopped and the pickets with
drawn to considerable distance from either
shore of the river. This breaks up the friend
ly visits of the pickets to one another and ex-
changing papers.
Capt. Stephen Fl. Wood is to be a Brigadeer
General for his services in the battle of the
Wilderness. Though only Captain, he com
manded sixty pieces of artillery on that oc
casion. He is considered one of the very best
officers in the army.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29

New MANrFACToRY.-MrR Rufus Durham
the enterprising manufacturer of Brittania
Ware at Stevens Plains, has purchased the
valuable property on the southeast corner of
Fore street and Union wharf, belonging to the
heirs of the late Thomas Mcclellan and others,
and will soon fit up the buildings and put in
stationary steam engine, and remove his
Brittania works into the city. We believe
that it is his purpose also to unite.the business
OF silver plating, with his works This is an
excellent change in every respect, and one
that promises to be advantageous, as well to
the energetic proprietor, as to the city. We
are fast becoming a manufacturing city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29
New York Market.

New YORK, May %.
Cotton-frmer; sales at 81 q SIC for midding up
lands.
Flour-State and Western firmer Superfne State
20 a 80; Extra do 70 q 90; Round Hoop Ohio
Is a 80; Superfine Western 20 a 35; Extra do
80 a To- Southern &c better; Mixed TO good 50 a
80; Extra 90 "a SO; Canada firmer; Superfne
50 a 6 10; Extra q so "a 80.
wheat-l cent hgher Chicago spring Is q. 80;
Milwaukee Club % a ~ unsound do 20; Amber
Iowa l 40 a 40; Winter Red Western 40 a. l 40;
Amber Michigan so a l 81; Amber state 81.
Corn-1c better; Mixed Western sound "a q IS;
White Western IS.
Oats-frmer.
Beef-du
Pork-du and lower; Mess II So az II rs for old
and ID 80 for new.
Sugar-dul; New Orleans 81; Muscoyado l0i a IL;
Havana 103.
Coffee-dull.
Molasses-inactive; Muscovado IS a As.
Freghts to Liverpool - lower; cotton nominal;
flour Is grain q I'd in bulk and ships bags.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29
chronological Examinations,

DROF. HAMILTON, go years practical Phrenol.
u ogist, has opened rooms for few DAYS only, Mt
liz MIDDLE STREET where he holds himse in read
iness to aid all those who wish TO know themselves
phrenoogicaly, their adaptation to any of the
rious branches of business. His terms are on the
"live and let live principles cents only for exam
nations without charts; 80 cents with.
Mr.. H., in the light of discoveries in Anthra-
pology is able to tell married parties at sight wheth
err their children naturally healthy or sickly-
whether they die young not; hence he is prepared
TO give advice of incaculsbc value to the unmarried
II is found that certain Compartments and shapes of
heads united. always give health, vigor and longev-
iy to progeny while certain others matter wheth-
er the parents are healthy or not, always produce
puny, weakly, sckly, sender-necked scrofulous
apologies for children. He can tell which is which
every time. Go aud test him. and take a look at his
illustrative paintings. Rooms free to all.-il2 Mid.
die street. my26 diws
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BY TELEGRAPH
EVENING PAPERS.
From vicksburg-Rebel Statements.

From vicksburg- Rebel Statements.
New YORK, May 2S.
The following is from the Richmond En-
quirer of the 25th:
Latest official dispatches-The following
dispatches from Gen. Pemberton, the command
err at Vicksburg, were sent TO Jackson, MISS
and from thence telegraphed to President
Davis:
Vicksburg, 20th.-The enemy assaulted our
entertainments yesterday on our centre and
left They were repulsed with heavy loss
Our loss is small. The enemy's force is at
least 10000.
Vicksburg, 2lst.-The enemy kept up
heavy artillery fire yesterday. Two OF our
guns were dsmounted in the centre. Our
works, however, were uninjured Their sharp
shooters picked off our officers and men all
day. Our works were repaired and our guns
replaced last night. Our men are encouraged
by report that Gen. Johnston is near with a
large army, and are i'm good spirits.
Vicksburg, 21st, p. M.-Wc have mad brisk
artillery and musketry firing to-day, also
heavy mortar firing from gunboats.
Three O'Clock, i. M-During the past two
days transports with troops have gone up the
river; their destination is unknown.
Mobile, 23d.-A special dispatch to the Ad-
vertiser and Register, dated to-day, says the
enemy has been foiled in all his efforts. His
dead strew the ground in front of our works.
According to one estimate his loss is 10000.
Firing was heard at intervals last night and
to-day; the enemy is supposed to be Smelling.
An official dispatch from Gen. Johnston,
dated the 25th, says, it is said here to-day that
another assault was made near the Jackson
road and also repulsed.
The Times special Washington dispatch
says the Richmond Examiner of Monday con-
tains the following:
All that can be considered certain in the
confused jargon of kilograms from Jackson is
that two points of the land defences OF Vicks-
burg have been assaulted, and that the assaults
were repulsed. We are informed that an at
tack can nowhere be made with a force equal
to the garrison, and that on no side can more
than 800 men be displayed in line for an assault.
The character OF the ground renders regular
approaches difficult, while the peat and mala-
ria Of the country during six months of the
year would make its siege at the present sea-
son one of the most murderous ones on record
Only treachery or cowardze could explain
the capture of Vicksburg by sudden assault,
and its fall by any other means is daily less
and less probable.
In regard to Gen. Johnston, the Examiner
says: whether he will be able to retrieve all
the losses which have been suffered by the
confederates remains TO be seen, but we have
little reason to fear the loss of the State of
Mississippi and the consequent fall of Vicks-
burg while he can keep the field there"
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Washington Items.
WAsHINGroN. Nav 2S.

w WASHINGTON, May 70.
1t has already been announced that Mr..
McCullock, Comptroller of Currency, left
Washington last week Tor the West. Before
his departure he completed his arrangements
for the new currency issue, as well as for the
details of organization under the General
Banking law.
The invitation of the Secretary of the Treas
ury called out large number OF designs from
the artistic talent of the country. OF the
fourteen designs required, nine were accepted
from the Continental Company, two from the
American Bank Note Company, two from the
National, and one from Butler & Carpenter
These are for the ends of the notes, the backs
consisting of engravings from the great pic
lures in the rotunda of the capitol. The only
work thus far awarded is for the smaller de-
nominations, the fves and tens, as these are
the first which the new banking companies
will need.
The Star of this afternoon says:-Private
letters from experienced officers now in the
vicinity of Vicksburg, written as Gen. Grant
was about to commence the siege of that city,
expresses the opinion that it would be the
work of week or two at least ere its reduc-
ton could be looked for.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29

A KIND ACT. = Mr.. John A. Mace, that
prince of hackmen, received two wounded
soldiers Zone of the 9Th and the other of the
9TH Maine regimentsl at the Boston Depot on
Wednesday night and brought them to the
International Hotel, where their wants were
provided for by kind friends, and passes being
procured for them, they left for their homes in
Skowhegan and Cornish respectively. yester-
day. Mr.. Mace conveyed them to and from
the cars with care and without charge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29
Arrival of Dasertera.

PHILADELPHIA, May %.
A special Cincinnati despatch to the Bullc-
tin says:
A number of conscripts from the 50th Ten
nessee rebel regiment reached Cairo on the
18th. They were on their way from Port
Hudson to Bragg's army. When the battle of
Raymond was fought they refused to fire on
the Federals, and shot into the air. After this
engagement they encamped at Mississippi
Springs, where they met 1900 reinforements
from Alabama. In the middle of the night
about half the regiment left the camp deter
mined to make their way into the Federal
lines. They say there has been at no time
more than 10000 troops at Port Hudson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29
Arrival of the Steamer America.

NEW DIRK, May 81
Steamer America, from Greytown Goth inst,
has arrived. She brings large number of
passengers from California. BY her arrival
we have confirmation of the total defeat of
the revolutionary party under Jerez by Presi-
dent Martinez. Jerez seems to have fought
battle on the 2Sth ult., in which Martinez
gained complete victory. Jerez and twelve
of his officers were all of his army who es-
capped capture. Charnorro, who held the fort
of San Carlos for Jerez, fled to Costa Rica.
The revolution is thus entirely crushed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29
Meeting of the New York Democratic State
Committee.

ALBANY, May %.
The Democratic Central State Committee
met here to-day. There was a full attend
ance. Resolutions to re-adopt the Declara-
tons of last State Convention in regard to the
support of the Government, to suppress the re-
bellion were passed. They declare that while
peace is desired by every patriot, it must be on
a basis of the restoration of the union under the
constitution; that the present administration is
not any more capable of making such peace,
than it has shown itself to conduct success
full war, and that any attempt to urge it to a
peace, will only enable it in conjunction with
the Davis Government to consumate separa-
ton Of the States, to which the Democrats
will not submit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29
Desperate Fighting at Vicksburg-Part of
Gen. Banks army at Warrenton.

CAIRO, May Is.
Steamer Imperial arrived at Memphis Mon
day morning. From Capt. Stevens, passen-
ger, we learn the following: The fighting on
Friday was desperate. Gen. Grant charged
the Notifications and took some of them, but
the rebels rallied and re-took them. There
was much hand to hand fighting. Capt. Stew
ems says our loss that day in killed, wounded
and prisoners was about 5000. The rebels
used hand grenades when our forces attempt
ed to storm the works.
1t was reported that one corps of Banks
army has arrived at Warrenton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29
Various Items.

NEW YORK, May %.
The Post says Gen. Mcclellan has purchased
a tract of land in West Orange, n. Y, and in
tends building a residence there for himself
and family.
The cargo of the Great Eastern contains
200 tons of iron plates for the U. s. Govern
ment.
The Washington Star says that letter was
received there yesterday stating that large
rebel steamer loaded with cotton had been
captured off Charleston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29

Bounty TO 10TH MAINE.-The Augusta
correspondent of the Courier of last evening
says that Senator Morrill, and Col. Geo. l..
Beal are in Washington, making efforts to Sc
cure the payment of the bounty to the 10th
regiment, and that there is hardly doubt of
their success,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29
From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26.
The schooner McHapinan, recently con-
demned as privateer, was sold to-day by the
United States Marshal for $1,000. She will be
hereafter used for the Mexican coast trade.
Her contraband cargo, embracing two IL
FOUNDER brass howitzers, powder, rifles and
pistols were knocked down for Government
account.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29

JEHU.-Yesterday, the police arrested Jas.
Daily, of Congin, for fast driving in CONNER
cial street. He came near running over pc
destrians several times, and was SO drunk as
scarcely to control the horse. We are glad
our efficient City Marshal is determined to
abate this evil, Of racing in our streets.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29

s1- In the list Of delegates from the Board
OF Trade to the Chicago Convention, as fur
nished to us for publication yesterday, the
name of DANIEL HOOP, ESQ.,, was accidental
ly omitted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29

p. NJ. B.-The old members of the Port
land Mechanic Blues, together with the men,
beers OF Co. b., 10th Maine Regiment, are
reminded OF a meeting at their old armory
this evening. Reorganization will probably
be the business before the meeting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29
Notice..

TUyHE Proprietors of Portland Long Wharf are
Il hereby notified that the Annual Meeting of said
Propretors will be held at the Office of the freasur
er, No. 1924 Fore street. Monday, the LIST day OF
poses, viz:
1st-ro choose a Moderator. a
2d-ro choose Clerk, Treasurer and Wharfnger.
3d-ro choose Standing Wharf Committee, and
such other Committees may be necessary to man
age the affairs of the Wharf. Also transact any
other business that may come legally before them al
said meeting. ELIPHALEr WEBSTER,
Clerk of Proprietors of Portland Long Wharf
May %, 1863 I'd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29

Gov. CoBURN was much better yesterday,
though still very unwel. Mr.. Norris, his
business partner, and his brother, Hon. S. Co
burn, came up in the Augusta train in the
afternoon. We trust that the Governor will
speedily recover
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29

SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-Thomas Barker
has bought of Daniel Furnish, land and build
ings on the southerly side OF Pleasant street,
for which he paid 81 200.
Mr.. Dudley Cammett has purchased of Mr..
John Cammett, lot of land and buildings
thereon, on the southerly side of Silver, below
Fore street, for which he paid 5000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29
vessels Captured BY the Alabama and Florida
New YORK, May g

An evening paper says the following is
tabular statement of the losses in vessels and
cargoes by the Alabama and Florida reported
to-day: Ship Oneida S400,000; ship Charles
Hill S50,000 ship Nora sl30,O00; ship Com
monwealth S350,000; ship Louisa Hatch $780,
600; bark Lafayette $1,000; bark Henrietta
5000; brig Kate Gerry $1,000; schr. King
fisher 5000; total 81 ,1US,00O. Some of the
vessels were heavily insured in the leading
insurance companies in this city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29

sg- We had the pleasure of meeting Lieut..
Ira Berry, Jr., belonging to Co. c., 18th N. ii.
Regiment, yesterday lie is visiting his pa
rents in this city, during furlough of ten
days. and is looking well.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29

STORE IMPRovEMENT.-Mr. F. r. Harris
is taking away the large stone post in the
corner Of his store, on the corner of Middle
and Exchange streets, and will put in large
glass window. He will also reduce the width
of his doors from double to single ones, all of
which, with other changes already made, will
make quite decided Improvement in the ap-
pearance of this centrally situated hat store.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29

Mr.. Samuel Wells, for several years Depot
ed Livery Stable on Federal street. We
trust he may receive that liberal patronage
which he deserves.
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Later from vicksburg.

New York, May 2S.
The Commercial says there can be little
doubt that by this time Gen. Grant has received
ample reinforcement from a certain qua.ter,
and that by the 18th, at latest, he was amply
prepared to move successfully on the enemy's
works.
PHILADELPHIA, May %.
The Bulletins Cincinnati dispatch says, by
way Of Murireesboro we have rebel news that
Pemberton has repulsed six assaults upon
Vicksburg, but they greatly feared the next,
which was about being made. They also say
that Loring cut his way through at Haine's
Bluff and escaped. The fact is, whoever CON-
manded there was cut off from communication
with the rebel forces at Vicksburg.
CHICAGO, May 2S.
A special dispatch from Cairo says Gen.
Lee of Kansas confirms the report that two of
the outer works of the enemy were taken on
Fridays attack on the Notifications. The
battle was sanguinary, and the Federal loss
severe. The rebels fought with GOODNESS and
desperation. reserving their fire until our
forces came within murderous range. They
were driven back, however, by main foace into
their last line of entertainments. This was
the situation Friday evening.
Jackson, Miss, having been destroyed, the
Federal army that occupied that place is now
acting as reiniorcements for Grant. When the
boat left on Saturday morning the mortar
boats were throwing occasional shells. We
captured batteries both above and below the
town,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29

p. L. 1.-The members of the Portland
Light Infantry will celebrate their 57th ami
versary by dinner at the Atlantic House,
Scarboro, got up in Gunnison's best style, on
Saturday, June 9th.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29
Financial,

PHILADELPHIA, May Is.
Jay Cooke, US Subscription Agent, reports
the sale of S2,05SOO0 worth of 5-20's to-day
at the several agencies in New York, Boston,
Philadelphia and the West.
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DIR. Head

NTILL remain at the Office of Dr. FEgNALD for
w one week, where all perssns having unsettled
tie the same.
Also several Sets of Teeth not called for can be
had at reduced prices for one week. they Of
me.
Portland, May Is, 1868. div
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-29

BACK CovE.-For several evenings past,
the water in Back cove has presented singu-
larry clear and uncommon appearance about
sunset, which has been remarked by those
who have had the pleasure Of seeing it. The
reflection of the trees and houses on the Wes-
brook and Washington street banks, was very
beautiful.
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ROARD.

MYTH single room or suit of rooms furnished
w or UNFINISHED, in a.rery central and pleasant
location may be had by addressing NJ n. A, Port
land, Me. my25 div.
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Observation-Disclosures, the man spoken of in
our issue yesterday, in regard to horse and
wagon, settled the matter with Mr.. Sweetser,
and enlisted into the 7th Regiment, Maine
vols
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INTERNAL REvENuE.-The amount of as
sessments of Internal Revenue by the U. S.
Assessor, for the month of April, in this dis
trict, was $17,934.80.