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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24
THE EIGHTH U. s. CENSUS.
Our Gunboats Arrived in the Tallahatchie
Destituti0n at vicksburg.
WAsHrSaros March %

WASHINGTON, March %.
The Supreme Court OF the District OF Co
lunbia was organized to-day. Present, Chief
Justice Carter and Associates DIN and Wiley.
K. J. Meigs of Tenn, was sworn in AS Clerk
Judge Carter addressed the members of the
bar, OF whom a large number were in attend
ance, saying among other things, that this
being new court, new rules and regulations
became necessary. The Judge, after consul
tation was held, agreed TO require the oath of
loyalty, enacted by Congress July last, to be
taken by all. practitioners at that bar. This
was not from any spirit Of caprice, or because
they doubted the loyalty of the attorneys. 1t
had been subscribed to by Senators and Judges,
and no gentleman could decline to take it.
1t having been currently reported that the
title to the new Quicksilver Mining Co., of
California was finally settled by the recent
decision of the Supreme Court of the United
States, in the Amaden case, it is proper to
say that the Government holds and claims the
title 10 the property embraced in the decision
10 which reference is made The new Quick
silver Mining Co., it Is believed, hold title
under the Mexican grant to Justo Savors,
which was confirmed by the Supreme Court
several years ago,as has heretofore been stated,
but that confirmation, when the surveys were
made under it, left out the richest portion of
the mines, which were worked by the Alnaden
Co, and are now decided to be the property of
the United States. The question as to sur
veys and boundaries are still in litigation and
pending before the Supreme Court, In which
the United States aud Quicksilver Mining
Companies are parties. The quicksilver Min
ing Company was organized under the laws of
Pennsylvania, and issued eight million dollars
of stock. The annual net earnings of the
mines are estimated at about SI50000.
A gentleman recently arrived here from the
neighborhood OF Charleston, 5. g., says it is
uncertain when an attack by our forces on any
of the Southern Atlantic ports may be expect
ed. Preparations were being made for heavy
demonstration at point which 1t may not be
now prudent to mention. The officers OF the
navy feel confident OF success, but time is
necessarily required to perfect all arrange
ments to secure that end.
The Commissioner OF Indian Affairs had
satisfactory conference to-day with the repre-
sentatives OF the Cheyennes, kiowas, Canaan
ches, Arapahoes, Apaches, aud Cuddos. The
Indians are from the Rocky Mountains, Den
yer, the borders OF New Mexico, DC, and the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24

The concert at the City Hall last eve
ming in aid Of tile Maine Camp Hospital As
sociation was brilliant affair, and complete
success. The large hall was entirely filed,
proscenium and all, and the music was of a
delightful character. Miss Cammett and Mrs.
Rice as Sopranos, Messrs. bennett and Shaw
Bassos, and Mr.. Morgan Tenor, who had
kindly volunteered their services, received un-
bounded applause for their performances, and
were encored in almost every piece. Kotz-
SEMINAR presided with his usual ability at the
piano. We would say a word in commenda-
ton Of Mr.. Morgan (all Of the other vocalists
having established reputations). He has a
clear and beautiful tenor voice, and under
stands how to manage 1t. This was particu-
larry noticed In the duo from "Belisario," sang
with Mr.. bennett, and which was crowned
with such applause. 1t was evident from the
performances last evening that we have native
musical talent of the first character in this
city-and all that is needed to bring it out is
to encourage it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24

REAL EsrATE.-The Independent mentions
new and active movement in real estate in
New York. Extensive purchases are being
made in various parts of the city. Rents have
advanced on uptown stores 25 per cent, on
houses from 10 to 20 per cent. The Indepen-
dent gives list of heavy purchases, at i'm
proved rates, all considered satisfactory bar
gains, and says :-"Real estate in other cities
and large inland towns is now held with great
frmness, and the prevailing opinion is that
the months OF April and May will witness
more transactions than have been made in
many years. Is the country going to destruc-
ton? No!!-Never!ri
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24
NEW YORK, March 90.

For the Press.
The following is the last paragraph, and a
specimen BRICK" of five columns headed
"The Logic Of the Proclamation concluded
in Saturdays Argus.
conclude, then, that this proclamation is de-
fensible neither as military necessity, nor as an
unavoidable incident of the war, nor as an act
of justice. The logic of facts and of right reas-
on brushes away the fimsy cobweb Ii is a So
phism in logic, solecism in rhetoric, maudlin
in sentiment. 1t is fabric void of all founda-
ton, pyramid tottering on its apex, house
of cards to be toppled over by the first breath,
rope of sand, bubble collapsing at the slight
est puncture. 1t is law-breakng decree, an
Legitimate instrument Of war, an unauthor-
lied act of revenge, robber edct. crime and
blunder, the tragic farce Of an ungainly joker.
j. D. H.
This young gentleman, J. d. H., now under
the tuition of Fernando Wood, claims to be a
descendant of that sterling old patriot, Israel
Putnam,-and it is said that he has respecta-
BILE parents living in this ethyl .E-
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@ Judging from the sale Of secured seats
and fifty cent tickets for the opera for this
and tomorrow evenings, the hall will present
such large and fashionable audiences as have
not before been seen in this city at any exhi-
billions. Those who wish to attend had better
secure their tickets early to-day. For six
weeks past these artists have been performing
In Boston with the greatest success. Their
hall In that city has been crowded every even
ing, and the papers have spoken Of their per-
formances in the most complimentary terms.
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NEW CRY CHABrER.-A special meeting
Of the City Council was held yesterday FORE
noon for the purpose Of acting upon an
amendment to the Esd section OF the new city
charter, relating to sidewalks, which would
ohviate the objections Of some Of the owners
ofreaI estate to the proposed charter An or
der was passed in both branches, requesting
our representatives in the Legislature to in
corporate the following amendment to the 23d
section.
@But no owner or proprietor shall be re-
CURED to construct, As aforesaid, more than
200 feet of sidewalk or footway on any one
street, IN front Of any unimproved lots or par
GELS of land"
The amendment was forwarded to Augusta
yesterday, and it is probable 1t will be incor-
porated In the bill, and the new charter be
passed In the Legislature to-day.
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New York Market.

NEW YORK. March %.
Flour-State and Western dull and g Toe lower;
Superhne State IS q 80; Extra do 50 q o.;
choice TO- Round Hoop Ohio 80 az 40; choice
As q 8 IS; Superfne Western 8 20; Southern a
loc lower; Mixed to good T40a760; Fancy and
Extra Z 10 q 3 10; Canada 8 "a loo lower; common
695 q 10; Extra Is q so.
wheat-yery dull and declining; Amber Michigan
l T5l g IS; Canada club Interior 80.
Corn-duil and lc lower Mixed Western sound
80 q 81.
Becf-dull.
Pork-unchanged; Mess IA 90 a. IA Is for old ;
l6 Is a 10 SO for
Rice-dull Arracan q g n; Rangoon 81 in bond.
Sugars-dul; sales Az hhds; New Orieans11 g Is
Muscovado 100
Cofee-quiet and lower for Rio.
Aolasses--more doing; Nes Orleans half bbls at
~ and bbls At 81 q 81; Porto Rico IS.
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From New Orleans.

New YORK, March 90.
Steamer Mississippi, from New Orleans the
18th, via Ship Island, Key West aud Hilton
Head, has arrived. She brings number of
officers of the Harriet Lane and Queen of the
West, returning as paroled prisoners.
The prize steamer Peterhof is still at Key
West.
John Leggett of the 4th Mass. battery, died
on board the Mississippi aud was buried at
Key West.
Advices from Barbados to the 2Sth ult.,
give the announcement that a guano laden
ship was burned OFF that place. Her name is
unknown.
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n ATT e RS ABOUT TO w N,
City Affairs

lily AMatfss
In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDER
MEN, March, %. 1863.
An order passed directing the City Auditor
to transfer any unexpended balances from one
appropriation to another.
The Committee on Lamps, &C.. reported
against the expediency at present of placing a
lamp-post at the corner OF Oxford and Preble
streets.
Memorial of Ell Webb, that the school-house
on Casco street projects on his land. and re-
ouesting the CITY to remove the same was re-
Permits were granted Proprietors of the
Advertiser to place steam engine in the In
ternational House cellar. and TO Proprietors of
the Argus 70 place one Ia their building OH
Lime street.
Mr.. Shurtleff called I'M the order relating
to Steam Fire Engines-iustructing the Com
mittee on Fire Department to report at the
next meeting. the cost of the Manchester
steamer Cumberland, including all the ex-
penses of purchasing and trying the same !:
also. at how many fires she has proved valua-
Bile. and at how many worthless. Also what
action they have taken In regard to the offer
of the Portland Company to give the city
new engine for the old .Falinouth.n II said
offer was not accepted, state the reasons; If
withdrawn BY the COMPANY. state the reasons
they gave for SO doing. The order was passed
10 concurrence.
The Joint Special Committee, to whom was
referred the petition of Messrs. Small. Beckett
and Ross. Assessors for 1862, requesting that
an Additional sum be allowed than for their
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24

Horatio Staples, formerly of the I'd Maine
Regiment, but now Aid-de-Camp on Brig.
Gen. Barnes STAFF, will be married to Miss
Abby NJ, daughter Of Joshua Hobbs, ESQ., of
this city, at High street Church to-day at IL
o'clock.
Lieut.. Staples left for the seat Of war with
his regiment at its Organization, and this is his
first absence for day since that time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24

APPoINTMENT.-Parker ID. Boyd, son OF
John p. Boyd, ESQ.,, of this city, has been APP
pointed, and the appointment confirmed by
the Senate, Commissary of Subsistence, with
the rank of Captain. Capt. Boyd has been in
the army for eighteen months. He was with
Gen. Burnside in his expedition to North Car
olina. 1t is an excellent appointment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24

Deering Hall with an excellent house, for the
benefit of Mr.. J. c. Myers, the lessee. MIN.
has endeavored to amuse our citizens to the
best of his abilities, and has succeeded to the
satisfaction Of the public. We trust he will
make another visit to our city, when, we have
no doubt, he will be warmly welcomed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24

Harper's Monthly for April has been
received at the periodical depot of E. c. An
drews, No. 81 Exchange street, and at the
bookstore of Hall l.. Davis, No. So Exchange
street. Also at Bailey & Noyes' bookstore,
Exchange street.
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From California,
SAN FRANCISCO March 81

SAN FRANCISCO March 81.
The steamer Constitution, from Panama,
brought from the wreck of the Golden Gate
100000 In treasure. Also 5000 bags of cof-
fee from the Isthmus, creating panic in the
market.
the agricultural districts, which were suffering
from drought.
SAN FRANCISCO, March q.
The steamer Constitution sailed for Panama
to-day, with $50 passengers, including bat
TALON of cavalry tor the Massachusetts regi-
ment, and S8S0,000 in treasure for England,
and $214, 900 for New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24
VAL u A BILE
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

TWO LOTS OF LAND. adjoining the Lot on the
Il westerly corner of Congress and Frankiin sfs
One on frdnklin Street hty-six feet front and one
hundred and six feet deep SSH feet Inc
other, ON Coagrsss Street, ty-six feet front, and
sesenty-nve feet de p. containing AZ feet
LOT OF LAND on Congress street Munjoyl with
story house thereon said Lot Is htty-six feet
Congress Street and extends to Monument Street.
Excepting the same width two hundred and forty feet
fronting WaterriHe Street. containing about 1850
FEET.
For plane Of the above Lots, terms, o., enquire OF
mchl9tf JOHN c. PROCTOR.
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CascO Street Seminary.

vVHIS Institution for the instruction of young Ia.
4 dies and misses, will be re-opened on Monday
March 3oth, under the charge of the former Princi
pal Miss ii. HAWKES.
The course of study will embrace all the branches
usually attended to In such institutions
There will also be department for Children.
For terms, &C., application may be made to the
Principal at PHI Cumberland street. after March eth
Portland, Feb. "a. 1863 ed3w eod3ws
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The BAL MAsouE.-Arrangeme have
been made with Harry Seymour of New York,
one OF the best costumers in the country, to
visit our city with his dresses and masks on
the occasion of the ball next month"; He will
be accompanied by his wife, who is au fat in
such matters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24
BOARD AND ROOMS.

MISERABLE ROOMS at KINGSBURY'S, cor
~ ner of Congress and Wilmot streets very
pleasant paror chamber lfrontl with one or more
rooms attached convenient for four moregentlemen
that may desire parlor accom- mod ations-furnshed
not. suit OF rooms first hoor con yenient for
a doctor, dentist, a family.
ER-Rooms to let by the day or week. with or with
u board mch20 div
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Increase,

MAsoSIc.-At the annual meeting of Port
land commandery Knights Templar, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year:-Stevens Smith, Commander; Josiah
II. Drummond, Generalissimo; Peter B. Frost
Capt. Gen.; Warren Phillips, Prelate; Mar
quis +. King, Senior Warden; J. B. Fillebrown
Junior Warden; Charles Fobes, Treasurer
Ira Berry, Secretary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24

n1-We would call particular attention to
DR.. Deming's lecture at Mechanics hall on
Wednesday evening. The lecture will be
novel, amusing, and instructive, and will be
illustrated by experiments with electricity
Seats free. Read his advertisement in another
column.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24

SOCIAL LEvEE.-The third of the levees
given by the Spiritual Association will come
of this evening at Mechanics hail. The last
one was splendid affair and the hall was
thronged with dancers. Secure your tickets
In season If you wish to participate in the
enjoyment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24
Brunswick, March 10th.

Brunswick, March 10th.
To the Editor Of the Press:
At the organization OF literary fraternity
in this College, to be called The Calliopean
Society, the following officers were unani-
mously elected President, George r. Will
liams; Vice President, George T. Packard
Recording Secretary. Leander o. Merriam
Corresponding Secretary, Horatio Fox Smith
Treasurer, Stephen w. Harmon; Prudential
Committee, Edwin s. Rogers Joseph Z. Moore
Charles X. Brown, Charles Fuller.
Rec. SEC.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24

sE-Godey's Lady's Book for April, rich
and beautiful number, has been received at
the bookstore OF Hall l.. Davis, No. SO Ex-
change street.
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From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE. March %.
The iron clad Keokuk steamed down Hamp-
ton Roads at o'clock this afternoon and went
to sea-
There is nothing new at Yorktown or Suf
folk
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24
Real Estate Onice--Lime street,

I have at my disposal of the most desirable
Il Houses in the West End of the City. considering
location. neighborhood and other advantages. Foi
particulars enquire of JOHN c. PROCTOR
March 4-Sw.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24
Gardeners Notice.

rlyHE subscriber, late Gardener for Hon. j.
4 Brown, would notify his friends and the public
that he may be found at ELMWOOD NURSERY
at Woodford's Corner. where he will be happy to
wait on them. He will attend TO jobbing in gardens
grecn-h houses and graperies at reasonable rales.
Orders leff at VIM. sparrow Seed storson Union
Street in Portland, or at Elmwood Nursery, will
be promptly answered.
JOHN BELL.
mchl0 dim
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24

RAILWAY TRAFFIc.-The receipts on the
March l4th, were, $685. %
Corresponding week last year, 1871 SO
Increase, $4,414 81
The total receipts from Jan. l
to March l4th were $500, S0l 80
Same period last year, 7S2,so3 20
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24
Bourbon Tonic Elixir!

NOR Dyspepsia and Indigestion. Prepared by
IL L. II. TITCOMB,
mch4 Smeods 372 Congress Street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24

private despatch from F. H. Coffin, Quar-
termaster's Department Of the 25th Maine
Regiment, Col. Fessenden, dated Washington,
z3d, received by his father last evening, states
that the regiment had received marching Or
ders that day, and would start for Fairfax
Court House Tuesday to-day. "The boys"
he says, "are in good spirits"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24

- Harper's Magazine for April has been
received for sale by A. Robinson, 81 Exchange
street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24

u A goose, owned by Daniel Palmer, of
Buxton, died on the 10th inst, at the ex-
IRENE age Of " years.
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DYE STUFFS, &C.,

atWholesale and Retail. The former patrons and
the public generally. respectfully invited TO call
- above. SAMUEL ROLFE
Portland, March Is, 1868. TuTh& Seow3m
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II e VI OVAL.

THE undersigned would respectfully inform his
1 friends and the public that he has removed from
Ne. 113to Ne. 159 Middle St, next
may be found General Assortment of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-03-24

B-The funeral of Mr.. William Capen will
take place from his late residence in Willow
street at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
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NJ. G.. M. Association. .

n The next meeting of this Association for
- "a LECTURES AND DEBATES will be held Thurs.
~ day evening, March 49, At II clock. in their
Library Hall.
The PUBLIC REISvITEp.
LEcruRE-Sabject- Hats and Hatters.'
Per order OF Committee.
mch2l F.M. CARSLEY, Sec'y.
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A SPECIAL MEETING of this Association will
"A be held al their Rooms Wednesday Evening,
March 25th, lss3, at 8 O'Clock precisely.
Members are particularly requested to be present.
rs business of great importance will come before the
meeting.
Per order. GEO. ii. SMARDEN,
mchls lw Recording Secretary.
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NOTICE.

SYLVAN SHuRrLKrF and JARVIS c. STEVENS. do
ing business under the firm name of L. A. SHURT-
LEFFS co, "a & 56 Middle Street. Portland. Me-.
this day admitted equal partners In the firm of
FRANCIS Z. FAXON & CO.,
Boston. The business viii be continued In Boston
under the same firm heretofore; and in
Portland under the firm name of A ). sHuRTLEYr
Co. lSignedl FRANCIS Y. FAXON,
ISAACF. BRACKET,
SYLVAN SHURTLEFF,
JARVIS c. STEVENS.
Portland. March Is. 1868. mch2O d w2w
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

SPECIAL NOTICE.
IlRANCIS Z. FAXDN and ISAAC F. BRAcxErr,
IL doing business ander the firm name of FRAN
CTS Is. FAX0N I co.'s North Market street. Bos-
ton. Mass this day admitted equal partners in
the firm of
A. & S. SHURTLEFF & CO.,
Portland. Ne. The business will be continued In
Portland under the same firm name heretofore,
In Boston under the firm name of FRANCIS L.
FAxoN Co.
tSignedl SYLVAN SHURTLEFF
JARVIS &. STEVENS,
FRANCIS T. FAXON,
ISAAC Il. BRACKET.
Portland, March 16, 1883
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Ss9,s0l 80
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4 SITUATION as Housekeeper. Good rsf>ru>s
N given. Apply at 80 Franklin Street.
mchlS dive
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WANTS....LOST.

LvoR gentleman and wife in pleasant location
IL in private family or boarding house
Address BOX a60 Post once
mar2O d1ws