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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-22

Remember the last Union Assembly
this evening at Lancaster Hall previous TO
The Fancy Dress Ball. This Assembly will
open with grand promenade concert by the
Brass Band from Camp Berry. 1t being
Christmas week, the managers have decided
to give fifteen dances, and no extra charge Of
tickets. Secure your tickets early.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-22

. - Two full columns of new advertise
mepts, In type for this number, are crowded
out, and we are obliged to trespass in few in
stances, upon other live advertisements. We
will make amends by future accommodations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-22

LEcyrREs uPoS THE TIMEs.-We are re-
questcd TO state that tickets for the Indcpend-
cnt course Of Lectures, fol- the benefit OF the
Sanitary Commission, will be ready to-mor-
roc morniag, at the bookstores
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~ -Barque Modena, Capt Hurd, cleared
from this port yesterday for Mcssna. She
takes out over 1000 lemon box shocks, manu-
featured in this State.
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The Attook at Beans Station Reported Death
Of Loagstreef.

The Ittoek at Beans Station-Reported Death
Of Loagstreef.
CINCINNATI, Dec! 81.
The Commercial, OF this city, has the fol-
lowing specials:
CumberlaRd Gap, Dec. ls.-Gen. Longstreet
divided his army on Monday, one part making
an attack on Beans Station, and the other on
Kelly's Ford, the design being TO cut OIL Gems.
Shackeliord and Foster. A movement by
Gen. Ferrier frustrated the plan.
Heavy firing was heard yesterday between
Tazewell and Clinch River. Ii is reported
that Longstreet is killed and that his forces
are completely surrounded
Loadon, ny, Dec 20.-The battle of Beams
Station commenced on the 18th, at 2 O'Clock
and lasted until dark. Gen. Shackelford held
the ground until that time, when he withdrew
with loss of $50 or 200 In killed and wound
ed. Our forces were concentrating at Blar's
Cross Road when Gen. Shackelford left.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-22

GopEY's LADY's BooK.-The magnificent
January number Of this popular magazine has
been received at the bookstore of Hall l.
Davis, SO Exchange street.
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The Army Committee of the Portland Young
Mems Christian Association acknowledge the follow
ing contributions for the object of the United States
Christian Commission. received from Nov. sth TO
nar Ipfh
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nB-A meeting OF the Board of Trade will
be held at their rooms at - o'clock this
evening. A general attendance of the MEM
bers Is requested.
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a. The city bounty TO Portland's quota
Of volunteers In the Veteran Regiments, will
be paid at Augusta tomorrow,
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Proposed Rebel Raid isto Easter. Eeaf.,c6tH
Eo"t Of G"crrtUos-Morenseafs Of Long
street.

Proposed Rebel Raid i,to Eastern. Eeafyck,s-
Eo"t Of 6iHcrriUas-M orehseafs Of LoDo-
street.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 81
The Commercials special from Louisville
says:
"A report prevails that a force of 500 cucr-
rliias are preparing to move through Pound
Gap, for raid through the eastern part of
kentucky. The rebels are concentrating for
the purpose OF making a raid on the Louis
Vile Il Nashville Railroad Our forces are
prepared for them.
Col. Gallup, Commander of the Eastern
District OF Kentucky, attacked and routed
some guerrillas, at the Gap. A number of
prisoners, arms, dc, were captured"
The Commercial has a despatch dated the
10th, which says:
"Adyices from Knoxville represent every
thing quiet in that direction. Longstreet has
returned to Bull Gap, il is supposed, for the
purpose of winterng in Watnga Valley or
with view Of moving into North Carolina"
Gen. Foster has established his headquarters
at Knoxville.
Grounds for a L. S. cemetery at Chatta-
nooga have been selected. A national monu-
ment is to be built.
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Christmas and New Year.
S,H. COLESWORTHY.

% II. SOLESWOh
NO. % Exchange street. has just received one of
AN the most extensive assortments of Toys amusing
games and interesting books for children be found
in the city. Every one who wishes to have bright
faces and cheerful hearts In the house Christmas
and New Years day. can fail TO find tho means to
produce them by calling at Colesworthy's. Also,
rich and elegant Photograph Albums, Gift Books,
pictures and picture frames, wallets, perfumery
fancy rticlcs in great variety, Sc. &c. Among the
numerous articles for presents, TO be found at
Colesworthy's there are none more useful or appro.
pirate than those neat cases of
Homeopathic Medicine,
put up by II. Seavy at prices from 20 50 TO 81 90
including book adapted to the case. PORTABLE
ARMY CASES of the principal remedies. with
Smal's Pocket Manual for - 80. DIPTHERIA
CASES Off remedies with directions for rs cents
Prepaid BY mail express. 81 o.. These remedies
are succe siully used by all Homeopathic Physici.
ans, and We good satisfaction where they have been
tried by others. decls diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-22
Lee Preparing to attack Gen. Aeede-The
Ram -ftfoRf0.

Lee Preparing to attack Gen. Meede-The
Ram .ftfoHfo.
NEW YORK, Dec. 81.
letter from Bealton Station TO the Phila-
deiphia Enquirer, says:
81 have heard report, said to be brought
by a contraband who recently left Gordons-
vile and succeeded in escaping TO our lines,
that day or two before he lett that place,
Louisiana regiment and also the jeff Davis
Legion had arrived there, and that the rebel
authorities were sending 10 Gen. Lee all the
troops they can collect from various parts,
with the intention of making an attack on the
Army of the Potamac."
The Philadelphia North American, of this
morning, says:
The ram Atlanta, retitted and put in order,
Is likely to be only less formidable than the
lronside. The talk at the Navy Yard is that
she will go down TO Charleston to take the
place of the Weehawken, that sank at her
anchorage. The Atlanta is more like the Iron
sides than any of the monitors. She is again
in the water, and before many days, will be at
sea. She cost million of dollars in currency"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-22
-4t0ck oa Fort Gibs0a--SaceessJ,I Recosao;s-
Movements of Kirby smith.


so"ce-Horsments Of Kirby smith.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. II.
special dispatch to the Democrat. dated
Fort Smith, Ark, Dec. 20th, says:
An attack was made on the outposts of Fort
Gibson by StaIdwaite, with force stated at
1000 men. He was repulsed and fell back,
taking part OF his force across the Arkansas
below Fort Gibson, moving north east.
The Sd Wisconsin cavalry has just returned
from successful reconnaissance southwark.
They went within fifteen miles of the Red
River. Finding that the enemy had changed
their position since the last adyices, they were
unable to proceed further. Their return was
4 constant skirnish for over one hundred
miles, strong bodies OF the enemy being post
ed at all cross roads 10 intercept them. They
cut their way through in some places, and
evaded Others by taking blind mountain pass
es. Their loss was triiing.
Among the prisoners taken is the notorious
Handy Lane, who boasts having Killed over
one hundred Union citizens with his own
hands.
Information was received that two-thirds of
Kirby Smiths forces were preparing to attack
Little Rock, the balance anticipating that Nc
Nels forces would be drawn away to REIN
force Steele, are to fall on Fort Smith.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-22
MEMOIR OF DANIEL STAFFORD
REpOSING IN JESIrs.

A dist guished President Of one Of our New Eng.
land Colleges declares this THE BEST MEMOIR he
read.
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Murine Disasters.
FORTRESS MONROE. ID,

FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. p.
The propeller Lancet arrived this afternoon
from Beaufort, with the crew of the brig Ger
anium OF Camden. wrecked of Beacon Light
on the Goth. Crew all saved. The vessel Is
total loss
BEAUFORT, \. c., Dec II.
The brig Florence, OF Portland, came ashore
about one mile north OF Cape Lookout, on the
night of the 18th, without any person on
board. The vessel is loaded with sugar, which
Is total loss with the exception Of the con-
tents OF about 200 boxes. The vessel is A To-
tai wreck.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-12-22

By Rev. WILLIAM RIEp, of Edinburgh l3mo
PIP. lbs. Is cents; paper 10 cents.
The last two works exceedingly rich In the
practical exhibition OF the value of faith in Christ
and its power 10 bless the soul.
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THE CROss-BEARER.

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tasteful and attractive; In its wealth oil deyout
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THE BLOOD OF JRsus.

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A large and very attractive list of
BEAUTIFUL NEW JUVENILES,

Polly Grey's Jewels; Walter and the Prize; Down
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w AN TS....LOST.

Found.
A PAIR of Spectacles, which the owner can have
"A by calling at No. Spruce street.
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WANIED-A genteel House OF Or ro<us. -
~ the west part Of the city. Rsat not 10 exs.sd
~ per annum Address, with fall particular, Il.
a. elis once. dee1olR
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NOEL Exchange street, Portland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-04-21

claim that The Iouc1a lOIcta Nolc itfuisSo A' =
times in attempting TO cross the Rappahan-
neck. on Tuesday last near kelley,s tnrd. A
New / Yvk paper has report that the FedeE'l
rnvaI,y. under Gen ;<tunenlan, advanced on
Na|D.peI Court House, on Saturday last, ana
S,lr}rised and captured three Thousand ConEed-
crates. This report is not cred'ted.
The tonfaaeratos. three thousand strong,
attacked the Federal forces at Fayetteville,
Arkansas, on Saturday morning last, but w re
reunlsed with considerable loss. The Federal
loss was only FIVE killed and seventeen wound
cd
At last advlces, the iron clad trigate Iron
sides vas stiI at anchor of Charleston bar.
Gen. Burnside has created a new military
district. to be called the District OF Ohio. -
It embraces the State Of Ohio, and will be I'M
der command of Big Gen. John j.. Mason,
with his hcadouayters in Cincinnati.
Official dispatches, received by the President
last evening: say that a portion OF Admiral
Porter feet, laden with large number OF
soldiers from Gen. Grants army: have sue
ceeaecl in running the batteries at vicksburg,
aud are now in a condition TO either help Gen:
Banks in an attack upon Port Hudson, or make
an assault on Vicksburg from the south.
Gen. Peck telegraphed from Suffolk, va,
at q. m. on Sunday, to headquarters, saying
that :'Geueral Getty, in conjunction with the
gunhoats under Lieut.. Lansom, has just storm
ed the heavy battery at the west branch, ana
captured six guns and two hundred 1.-THE 44th
Alabama. They crossed IN boats The 09th
New 7 ok and Sth Connecticut were the storm
ing party.
The Mobile Advertiser Of the 18th instant
claims that the Confederates repulsed 700 ne
gro troops at Pascagoula on the previous
Thursday with loss of fifteen killed. 1t says
the Confederate loss in the affair was Lieut..
Hill and one private wounded.
The n. York Post has report from an 9th
Ger who left the army of the Potomac on Sat
nr4av. that Gen. Stoneman Was heard from on
the afternoon of that day; that the latter had
reached Culpeper Court House, where three
thousand Confederates surprised and captured
Z number Of the Harris Light Cavalry, at a
r)ace where some cavalry were killed in a pre-
vio1s skirmish.
Secretary Chase has declined a public dinner
rendered him in New Y ork city In his letter
declining the ompliment: the Secretary says;
7 cannot feel it would be quite right to allow
myself such pleasure just now, when ou1
country perils and needs 50 urgently claim al
our cares and all our thoughts.
The italian opera is new successfully going
on in Washington Besides the opera, three
til eatres are in full blast. >
About Is, 900 herring were received in George
town, D. c., last Sunday, from the Potomac
fisheries.
4 witness in the Utassy Court Martial
Yesterday, testified that he came to Wash
ington after leaving Harper Ferry. Here he
met Mr.. Lewis Douglas, Of Alexandra, who
employed him to 60 with him to Alexandria az
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OUNPOWDER TEA, Of very f en- 4'
VI ty, just received, and 1 UG0 5a1e 81 Kingst
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KEYPORT, Capt +. =; ,i ky'nTa every FRI
pier pier I o. OF narl for r' Alexandria Nas'''
a Retursng will ss1e 's sysjs
a. IN m, for Baltimore and landings % -
mac river. .,,,,.+ ACCOMPANY
Is Custom House permits nus on Potomac
freight for Alexandria ana lano''Ag
river. "a :.
All freight must be prepaia:i = on board or TO
4 I u N IFTt3 BHA a s. Sons, AZ L'SD'
"n ns5 B batf'o"'S} bR0DBRs s co. A'''
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va DON'T OVERLOOK THIS ~
LAR GE S A L L .
DRY GOODS AND MlLLaNEhS,

1Onnosi h the rs provost o7 Marshars 0Hice.5
close up BUSINESS, Offer: great jnaGsS1hS sTs
to the citizens Of Alexandria and 7lclna' H. late
rise in cotton goods Bargains may be e :ad Al
ed, as all goods from this date VIII q q la and
first cost, in order to close business - TrSRy
see for yourself, at l32 King street. -
p s, Persons Wishing to buy 10 sen "s''
will do well to call IN tllno' 1. B.
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FROM CHARLESTON.


1Correspondence Of the Philada. Inquirer
Poer ROYAL, S. c., April l5.-The opera
tons against Charleston Lave been suspended
for the present. but not Abandoned rms sen
tcncc { wish your readers would commit TO
memory, as it furnishes the key to the present
movements ~ this department. knowing that
evarv one will wish TO know why operations
have been suspended T. have informed myself
on this poipt from official sources A portion
Of Gen Foster 5 troops had been surrounded
BY the Confederates in n Carolina, aud Gen.
Hunter has dispatched part Of the forces OF
this department to his relief. This OF course,
weakens Gen Hunters command, which has
never been as large as it's eXlgencles would de-
mand. Operations, therefore, by Gen: hun
ter. are suspended for the present. Why Ad-
n1ira Dupont has not resumed operations
with the iron-clads is something which can
NOT at present state. I gu may rest assured;
however, that it is not because OF any want OF
,,ronaration or desire to attack that the IRON
clads have left Charleston This information,
although it NAV be mystical and unsatisfa story,
is perfectly reliable and semi-otflcial.
A portion of Gen. Hunters con mand still
hold Folly Island, which they occupied before
the naval attack upon Charleston. This island
is immediately below Morris Island, and about
ten miles from Charleston.
THE EYE OF TIE WHALE-Far back on
the side of the head, and low down: near the
angle~of either whales jaw, if you narrowly
search, you will at last see ashless eye, which
you would fancy to be a young colt s eye, SO
out Of all proportion is it to the magnitude OF
the head The position OF whale S eye cor
responds to that Of man S ears and you may
fancy for yourself how it would fare with yoa
did you sideways survey objects through your
| ears You would find that you could only
command some thirty degrees of vision in ad :
vance of the straight side line of sight, and
about thirty more behind it, SO that it is plain
that the whale can never see an object which
IS exactly ahead, no more than he can one ex-
actly astern.
CONVENTION OF BUTCHERS Arrangements
are in progress for Convention Of Butchers
| from all parts Of the country, to be held III n.
Y: in May next, Mr.. Phillip Lowry, Of this
city, is the Secretary The number of dele
gates from Philadelphia will not be less than
two the number may be increased The call
announces the object Of the Convention to be
! for the purpose of adopting uniform system
! for all the cities in purchasing live stock, and
to establish organizations for all the cities, to
| eradicate and forever the great and growing
/ imposition the butchers now suffer under
namely, the speculation in live stock, and to
take such measures as will bring the business
/ of selling and purchasing Of fat stock where it
\. l,,+o oh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-04-21

The marriage of the Prince Of Wales has
been perfect Godsend to the minor English
writer's, in that it has enable d them to come
before the public with some little eclat The
Laureate performed what was expected Of him,
in the shape OF careless, off hand lyric which
has gone the rounds Of our papers. Prof
Aytoun was delivered Of long and, in some
respects. successful ode; while the contributions
Of the lesser gentry have been collected into a
volume, issued under her majesty special pro-
lection, and published BY Miss Emily Faithful
It is entitled "A Welcome, and is issued on
rose tinted paper at halt guinea and a
guinea volume, according to the binding
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-08
Affairs In Charleston.

The Baltimore american suys: From the lips OF
some refugees we have Charleston news 10 the ID
Of May One of them, Stephen King, TN Igishuan,
has lived in that city for ten years past. lie was
last employed in (rebel) Government shop an
work for new ronclii floating battery. There
are two Of these craft now launched and well ad
vsnced toward completion. Their length Of keel Is
80 feet, and they are to carry tour guns OF veiy
heavy caliber. Beside these the rebels have four
Lrger Iron-clads commenced. 10 mount Fix guns
each; bu these are not yet neatly ready fer launch
ing The iron amor OF this formidable iiolilia IL
furnished from England, and brought into Cbafles-
ton by these Leuirai vessels under British coors,
which make business OF running the blockade.
Arrivals OF there craft are yoIy frequent. Only
day G. two before re le.t, three OF them came H.
the kpie, the T. len ana Annie, aud the BeAUIegard
all loaded wi h iron, clothing, drugs ammunition,
arms ana other important supplies for the Rebels.
There 10 very gercral Cesire among tn poor peo-
rls IN Charleston 10 get ou Ot H. because " things
are 90 bard" as one Of t.oee men expresses Il. lie
sfys further that 10 the time Of the recent attack by
Admiral DGponts fleet, thero were many WHO
hoped the Yankees would succeed in bringing IN
thtlr guuooats ana change things for they could
be no worse." About two weeks 40 great many
soldlers LETT The city, and II was the common talk
there that they weat to Viclsburg. How many
vert was not publicly known. bn' 1t WIS reporiei
tiat Ger. Beauregard had gone, or was 10 60 with
urn AID that. Gen. Ewell was " take hls place al
Slal.siSp.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-08

The Mobile Register Of May % says: Grant
having made ssven Assaults upon Geo. Pembedon,
aud been bloody repnlsed 10 each, has gone 10 dig
ging This means regular siege operations, aud sn
attempt to starve the garrison. He can't whip
eau he starve out Vicksburyi Not III hurry, GER
tniuly. Ii lie yell provsioned. Grants possession
Of shy ders Bluff gives him large advantages in the
proposed siege in shortening his base aud enabling
him easily 10 obtain supplies The interest OF the
situation causes al eyes TO be turned thilher. The
great battle perhaps the decisive battle OF the war,
VIII be fought within cannon shot Of Nickshurg.
There IS 2 deatL-like que'ude on Rosecr'ns's
iines. I; ia presumed Grant has been re-ehioroed
from the Tennessee army Tie Yankees will need
great numbers for the work before them, oni viii
send them. We shgll wan. the same, aid in-y are
gone and going. Geu. JohIstOn Is qnletiy railing
IN army IN Grants rear. la a short time lUOOo)
Confederates Will be ready TO dispute the soyer-
eighty of the Lower Mississippi, aui if victorious,
re.establish the freedom Of Louisiana Ihe late OF
the empire hangs upon the struggle ia Missfssppi.
TIE ChdtidHOopa ReJri deyoes It's islaer u
advocating in oil cases the black flag for black men,
The article on Ienuessee affairs SAYS: " Ga the tate
of Nicssburg bangs tue iato Of Ienne ace. III we
play eternal smash with Grant, good W TO poor
Rosecraus; but If Grant gives Pembsrton qaietus,
then farewell. long farewell, 10 the proposed re-
occupation OF Nashville anc Southern hentacAy.'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-08
A Hero nj Hcst.

Col. DAYIEL 3. CowLEs, OF Hudson, N. Y.
(brother of Judge Edward Z. Cowles Of this city,,
was killed in the assault al Port Hudson on the 9Th
ult. He commanded the l2Sth Regiment of New.
York Volunteers made up in good part Of the hardy
yourg farmers Of Columbia County, MANY Of them
men of wealth and high social position. Col. CowleS
was himself wealthy stood at the head OF the bar Of
Columbia County wid0wer, about 10 years old.
of fire being six feet high.
He went INTO the war O matter OF patriotic duty,
telling his friends that he did MT expect to survive
it, but considering many such lives cheap sacrifice
for the preseryati6n OF such q country ours
From a private letter just received from Msjor
Foster, If the regiment we gather tba. he died -
the true solder would wish 10 die, leading up bio
men TO the .nemys works. lie WIS killed by o
bayonet thrust III the gtoin and lived about an
hour after he received the wound. lie was carried
Il short distauce 10 ths rear by Sergeant Bell, who
supported him in his arms until he died. He
was every iaeh soldier, cool IN council, brave in
battle. polite in his intercourse with others, aud
happy ia all bis relations. HIS last words were:
:" Tell my mother died with my iaes TO the enemy
Lord Jesus receive my init" Ii is expected thaS
his remains Will arrive here shortly and will be-
taken 10 Hudson for burial