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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-05-28
Mr.. vALLANDIaHAM BEYOND OUR LINES
Special Despatch to the Ns1 York Tribune.
MURFREEsRoRo MAyos 1859

Special Despatch to the Nep York Tribuns
| MURFREEsBoRo, MAY 25, 1863
Vallandgham arrived here on a specisl train under
strong escort at 10 o'clock last evening having left Louis
vile this morning and passed through Nashvlls without
stopping His arrival expected by the military aud
public, but the time not being known no dea on.traton
OF any kind took place He was quietly taken in a car.
riage to the quarters of MAJOR Miles, Provost Marshal
General where be was received by Gen Rosecrans and
number OF other officers. He appeared to b. fully COM
posed aud absaned from the expression of any Disagree
able sentiments.
At2P. III bis southwark journey commenced Maior
below our Ines ia Shelbyvlle The prisoner was very
cheerful and discussed bis stuston ind G emily but on
approaching the nearest rebel picket commanded by Col
Webb, of the Eighth Alabama some eight miles out ho
became perceptibly affected
Upon taking leave of bis companions, be said in sub
stance: cit Of the United Safes an yal to
them. want you 10 uHd.rstsnd that you leave here a
prisoner to the Confederate author es" To COL Webb
be male similar remarks The former received him with
remark that be had read his speeches but di not ke
him that he could not receive him within the
nes but he would permit him TO remain his post I'm il
he bad sscertained the pleasure of the au horities
The flag of trucs party then left vaandieh and re-
turned deem it than probable that in The face Of
The antsgonism to the South he assumed The enemy viii
refuse to receive him. He given TO understand By
Gen Rosecran that should he arrange to return to our
lines IN the way, the Presidents orders to carry his
original sentence into effect would be executed.
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OFFICIAL DESPATCH TO THE PRESIDENT

OFFICIAL DESPATCH TO THE PRESIDENT
MEMPHIS MAY %, 1863
HIS E1cellency abraham Lincola:
] forward the following despatch just received from
Col John A. Rawlns Assistant Adjutant General Gen.
Grants staff, which ia dated
REAR OF VIcKsBURG, MAY 90.
The Army of the Tennessee Ian led at Brulinsburg
the 3Oth of April On the lst of May fought the battle of
Port Gibson defeated the rebels under Bowen whose loss
in killed, wounded and prisoners at least 500; loss
in artillery, five pieces.
On the 18th of May at the battle of Raymond the rebels
were defeated with loss of eight hundred
On the 18th defeated Joseph E. Johnston and captured
Jackson with loss TO the enemy of four hundred besides
immense stores and manufactures and seventeen pieces
of artillery
On the 10th fought the bloody and decisive battle Of
Bakers Creek in which the entire Vicksburg force under
Pemberton defeated with loss of tweny-nn pieces
of artillery and four thousand men,
On the 18th defeated force at Big Black bridge
with loss Of twensx hundred and seventeen pieces
| of artillery
On the 18th invested Vicksburg closely
To-day Gen. Steele carried the rfspts the north of
the city The right of the army the Mississippi
above Vcksburg. JOHN A. RAwLISs.
learn further that there from fifteen to twenty
thousand men in Vicksburg, and that Pemberton lost
nearly all bis field artillery that the onadng at Vcks
burg ceased about p NJ of the Goth Grant has pro.
baby captured nearly all.
8. A. HURLBUT, Major General.
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REBEL REINFORCEMENTs.

MURFREEsBoRo, MAY 19-The enemy ia said to be
moving troops toward the Tennessee river McCown has
LETT shelbyve followed probably by his division Braggs
headquarters are now certainly in Shebyville.
LATER very recent intelligence from Shebyville
Trims previous reports Three brgades Of rebels have
doubtedy left the place for the South johnson said to
have gone to Vicksburg Troops from Tuahoma also
reported moving Intelligence indicates that Grant after
destroying the State House and public stoehouses Jack
son, evacuated the place.
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DESPATCH TO GEN. HALLECK.
MEMPHIS, MAY 23-lI o'clock A. NJ

MEMPHIS, May 23-lI O'Clock A. NJ
Major Gen. II W. HALLEcK, General in. Chief
Gen. Grant has beatn Pemberton, with severe loss of
rebels in killed. wounded and prisoners has captured Hy
pieces of artillery; has the first line of rfe-p
above Vicksburg His right the river at Hainsss
Bluff Pemberon has only fifteen thousand men 10 vcks-
burg. and we entirely invest it.
s. A. HURLBuT Major General.
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ACTIVITY OF THE PRIvATEERs

correspondent Of the New York Post, writing from
hamilton, Bermuda, April 30b, says:
The rebel steamer Robert f. Lee arrived at the depot
(St GeorRe's) on the is IN, from Wilmington with six
hundred and aeny bales Of cotton turpenne rosn and
tobacco. She brought passenger Rev. Mr.. Stuart
(or Sewart) who Is reported holding commission az
chaplain in the rbel army and who has snce departed for
Liverpool doubt bearer Of dispatches to hs conrc
in treason Mason. He preached whilst here the Eps
sopal church at St George.
- he rebel steamer Cornubia arrived at Bermuda on
the 22d from Wilmington, with three hundred and seventy
bAlss of cotton This is her fourth sncceshnl trpn
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THE NATIONAL LOAN.

PHILADELPHIA, MAY 26--Jay Cook, general subscrip.
tiou agent reports sale Of $29290o0 Of twenties
today at various agencies ouehout the country prnc
pOly New York, Boston, Philadelphia. and Cincinnati.
PHlLAD ELPBIA, MAY T,-Jsy Cooke, General Sub.
scrpcn Agent reports the sale to-day Of $2329 600 Of
the fve-twenties national loan distributed among the
sever al States, including $l5o,OOo to Washington
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A COUNCIL nF WAR

Yesterday the COMMANDMENTS Chef OF The Army and
Navy the Secretary of War the Assistant Secretary If the
Navy, the General n-Chief OF the Army, Halsck) and
the Commanding General Of the Army Of the Potomac
(Hooker) u council several hours at the Executive
Mansion. Republican.
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JACKSON, miss MAY Is. 1868.
Yia Memrhis, Map 20th.

Msjor General h w. HALLEcK, GeneraLin Chief,
This place fell into hands yesterday after fight of
about three hours Joe Johnston was in command. The
enemy retreated NORTH evidently with the design joining
the Vcksburg forces
U. s. GRANT, Major General
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FROM HELENA, Arkansas }

CINCINNATI, MAY 27.-The report through rebel
sources the capture Of Helena, Arkansas BY Price, s
false The Gazette publishes letter from that place,
dated goth instant stating that Price was threatening
assault but merely to contemplated some
other point.
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PROTECTION OF PENNSYLVANIA.

HARRIsBURe, MAY 27.--Govsruor Curtin, by appoint.
ment will leave here this evening for Washing ton where
conjunction with Gen Schenck he will consult with III 9
President and authorities 10 relation the future oil
to ,tion OF the State against Invasion.
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REBEL BATTERY ON THE MArrApoNy

FORTRESS MONROE, May 25, p. M-rhe steamer
Swan led into yesterday afternoon by rebel ba.
terry opposite the mouth Of the Matapony river three
miles below West Point. Only one shot took efroi The
gunboat y @ Morse was sent up and drove the battery
from its position.
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WASHINGTON. May os. lssa
sKIRMIsn ON THE CUMBERLAND.

CINCiNNATI NAY 20 The rebels crossed the Cumbsr.
land river yesterday at Fishing Greek and afford Ken
lucky but driven back by forces alter slight
diminishing
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grave as the giving Of "aid and comfort" to the
enemy there should be no O. mpoundug with the
felony Of such disoyaty by visiting upon its subjects
the penalty Of Punishment when the law awards to
Il a penalty greatly more severe.
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Attack upon Grand Gulf by Rear Adm Porter April 80
Landing OF Gen. Grants troops April 30
bat'le near aud capture of Port Gibson My
Grahd Euf taken possession Of. May
gen Grant learned OF Col Griersons May
zen Grant commenced his onward march. May 6
forces arrived at Fourteen Mile creek May III
zen mcfherson took Raymond 1880 May IL
Gen. Grants forces defeated the rebel Generals
Gregg and Walker at Missssippl Spring. -. May Ia
ten Granrs forces captured Jackson after three
nuurs heht.---- May IA
zen ncrherson occupied Clinton May IA
Gen. Grants forcss defeated the rebsls under
- LIZ Gen Pembert near Edwards depot. May l6
me rebels driven hey nd the Big Black May Is
ScKsDurg invested. Observation-Disclosures May 90
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GOOD NEWS FROM vIcKsBURG.
THE TOWN INVESTED.
A SERIES OF BRILLIANT VICTORIES.

We have to-day another instalment of most
glorious news from Vicksburg. The official de-
spatches published below show that Gen. Grants
late movement upon Vicksburg has been SO rapid
and 50 well managed as to confound and defeat
the enemy at every point, and to give assurance
Of the early fall of that rebel stronghold, if it is
not already, as is unofcially reported, in posses
sion OF our gallant soldiers Their brave lender
seems most effectively to have accomplished his
work Here is register of his exploits in less
than n NINTH.
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THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF POTOMAC, MAY o.
Every thing at headquarters quiet and all things seem
to indicate long period of inactivity. he .oldiers are
busy erecting beautiful arbors and around their tents
and to such an extent is this carried that ia riding over
the country you will instead Of the usual number Of
canvass tents miniature grove set out completely hiding
them from view The weather during The whols Of this
week has been very oppressive but the soldiers don't
to mind it much, being all in good spirits and anxious to
have another chance at the Of their country be-
fore the dogdays fairly set in
WASHINGTON, May &c, 1868
Gentlemen arriving here from the Rappahannock uni.
fomy report that nothing Of Importance 10 transpring in
the army M1ny of the staff and line officers have gone
North and there is indication Of any immediate move.
ment. Many # the camps have been changed to more
healthy localities The wounded we'll cared f,rpo
thing conducive to their comfort ID withheld The Com
mssary Department must be in good hsnds as there are
complaints of the character suciency Of the food
Correspondence Ne,o York Trib1as
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Valandlgham something much more deplorabe
than its probable effect on parties in giving to the
Presidents political opponents ga good cry" 1t
is easy to perceive that many who now raise their
voice in vehement championship of /" free speech"
seeking rather to subserve the interests of party
than to promote the ends Of justice and patriotism.
1t is from the midst Of such mingled motives that
truth nearly always energies, for it is difficult to
separate good cause from the infrmities of the
men into whose hands it is suffered to fall But if
the Administration will not do homage to the law
il must be content to see its opponents profit by
such suicidal recreancy.
| Those who love their country and obey the
laws, without respect to parties, will not regret
what has been done 10 the case Of Mr.. Vullandig-
ham from any sympathy with his political opinions,
but because in his person the clear voice Of law has
been disregarded The law says that all persons
situated as he was and accused Of the crime laid at
his door, shall be tried by the United States courts,
and if found guilty shall be punished by "impri-
sonment for term not exceeding ten years, or by
a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars, or by
both Of said punshments, at the discretion Of the
court" II Mr.. Vallandigham is guilty, as the
President must assume he is, it only remains to
say that loyal and law-abiding men have reason to
complain equally Of the illegal jurisdiction by which
nc was tried and Of the illegal penalty awarded to
him at the suggestion Of personal caprice, where the
law affxes penalty more commemorate with the
offence Ii the accused ought not to be illegally
convicted it is equally true that in a matter so
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-09-28
Kennebec River and Portland,

e The and very fast steamer
fSSxssxenfS HARVEST MOON, CAPTAIN W. X.
KoIx, leaves Grand Trunk Wharf
Portland every Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday mornings, at O'Clock Tor on
the arrival of the Boston steamers for Bath, Rich
nond, Gardiner, and connect with the steamer for
lialowell and Augusta.
Returning, will leave Gardiner, connecting with
steamer from Augusta and Halowell, every Monday.
Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday, at IL
O'Clock NJ, landing at Richmond and Bath for ort-
land and connect with Boston steamers the same
evening tnr
Fares from Portland to Bath, so
4" Richmond and Gardiner, rs
Hallowell and Augusta, 81 90
For Freight or passage, place 10 apply to
A. SOMERBY, Agent.
At the Office on the Wharf.
Portland, July 10, 1868. If
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-09-28

Every family at this season, should usethe
sAMBUCI WINE,
celebrated in Europe forts medicinal and benefcis
qualities gentle Stimulant, Tonic Diuretic and
Sudorifc, highly esteemed by eminent physicians,
used in European and American Hospitals, and BY
some OF the first families in Europe and America.
ASA TONIC
II as no equal, causing appetite and building up
the system, being entirely pure wine of most val
liable grape.
ltimparts healthy action of the Glands, Kidneys,
and Urinary Organs. very benefcialin Dropsy, Gout
and Rheumatic Affections.
sPEER's WINE
Is not mixture manufactured article but is pure
from the juice of the Portugal Sambuc grape cult.
waited in New Jersey, recommended by chemists and
scians possessing medical properties superior
to any other wines in and excellent article for
all weak and debta ed persons, and the aged and
nfrm improving the appetite, and benefttingladies
LADIES WINE,
Because it will not intoxicate as other wines as It
contains no mixture of spirits oherliquors and il
admired for its rick peculiar flavor, and nutriive
properties mparting healthy tone TO the digestive
organs, and blooming, soft and healthy skin and
complexion
WE REFER TO
a few well known gentlemen and physicians who
have tried the Vino:
Gen Cen Winfield Sect usA Dr. W Wilson
Dr.. J r.. Chiffon, NY City DR. Dougherty, Newark
DIR. Parker. n. Y City. Nj.
Drs Darcy& Nicholl New DR. Marcy, New York
ark, vi. Dr.. Cummings, Portland
DR.. Hayes, Boston.
~ None genuine without the signature of "AL.
FRED SPEER, Passaic, n. j." is over the cork OF
each bottle
EH-MAKE ONE TRIAL or THIS ZINE.
For sale by Druggists and all first class dealers.
CITY and town Agents supplied by the State Com.
missioners.
A. SPEER, Proprietor
VrNEYARD-Passaic. New Jersey.
Opticians Broadway, New York.
JOHN LA FOY, Paris,
Agent for France and Germany.
Soldin Portland by II. II HAY Druggist Supply
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A NEW DISCOVERY!
A Patent Compound for the Cure
Of the PILES.
BY VIM. CARR, Bath, NJ,

BY w M. CARR, Bath, Me.
A FTER suffering sixteen years. and trying every
IN thing that could be found in the market recon-
mended for that complaint, without finding any re-
lief the inventor Of this compound thought he would
try experiment, and finally succeeded in finding
remedy that has effected permanent cure. Alter
waiting four years for the purpose OF ascertaning
whether the cure was perfect, and not having had
the slighte, touch of II during that time he then
advertised il in the Bath Times for one year Since
its introduction it has proved itself to be the best
edy brought before the public for this complaint
II is made of different things that grow in the
fields and pastures that good for any one to take
Ii has been taken by children but three years old
and from that to people of seventy years and has
effected cure in almost every case. Some people
are troubled with other complaints in connection
with this and he does claim that this medicine
will cure every disease that people subject to- but
those troubled with the Piles need not despair Many
who have been troubled with the Piles but few
years, have been cured by the of single botte
but for those who have had the disease in their blood
twenty or thirty years, it will require more.
This medicine has been taken by hundreds in the
city Of Bath and its vicinity and has proved to be
the BEST REMEDY ever discovered for the above
complaint 1t is got up expressly for the Piles, but
for Inflammation of the Bowels is second to none.
The inventor. wishing to send it to other cities and
towns to let the people satisfy themselves OF its heal
ing and cleansing virtues has been at the expense OF
securing patent.
AGENTS FOR PoRTLAND-A. s. Whittier, III. ii.
Hay, and E. l.. Stanwood. jy31 d3m
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Proposals for Horses.

= = u VAVALKY BUREAU,
OFFIcE or THE CHIEF QUARrERMAsrER,
WASHINGTON. d. c.. August Is, 1853
PROPOSALS are solicited and will be received at
4 this ofice for the furnishing of CAVALRY
HORSES, to be delivered at Pittsburg Pa, Phila-
dephis, Washington City, Syracuse, N. Y, on Indi-
Proposals will be considered for the furnishing of
Horses In lots of not less than twenty-five (25l The
Horses to be from fftevn t5l to sixteen fl6 hands
high. from five t5 to nine 80 years DID, well broken
from all defects.
The ability ofthe bidder to fulfil his agreement
must be guaranteed BY two responsible persons,
whose signatures must be appended the guarantee
The responsibility of the guarantors must be shown
BY the official certificate Of the Clerk of the nearest
District Court or of the United States District Ator-
ney.
Proposals must be addressed to Lieutenant Colonel
{. u. Sawtelle, Chief Quarfermaster. Cavalry Bu-
rean and be endorsed on the envelope Proposals
for Horses" C. g. SAWTELLE
Lieutenant-Colonel and Chief Quartermaser.
aug2 diff Cavalry Bureau
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PROPOSALS FOR COAL.
OFFICE OF THE U. s. MARSHAL,
District Of Maine,

OFFICE OF THE U. s. MARsHAL,)
District Of Maine,
Portland, September H. 1883
SEALED Proposals will be received at this Office
next, at noon, for furnishing the United States
courts with Lehigh Furnace Coal for one year from
the nrst day of October A. ID. 1853 The Coal to be
of the best quality free from slate and dust and 10
De put into the basement of the Custom House in
rorslsnd IN such quantities and at such times the
Proposals to be endorsed Proposals for Fuel for
y. 8. Courts" and addressed to the United states
Marshal for the District of Maine = 80
CHARLES CLARK,
sepl7 dtoctl u S. Marshal District Of Maine.
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Eclectic Medical Infirlmary,
TO THE LADIES,

nR. HUGHES particularly Invites all Ladies who
~ need medical adviser to call at his rooms No.
Temple Street which they will find arranged for
their especial accommodation.
DIR. HIS Eclectic Renovating Medicines unrival.
led in efficacy and superior virtue in regulating all
Female Irregularities. Their action is specific and
certain of producing relief in short time.
LADIES will find it invaluable in all cases of OBJ.
structions after all other remedies have been tried in
vain. II is purely vegetable containing nothing in
the least injurious the health, and may be taken
with perfect safety at all times.
Sent to any part ofthe country with full directions
by addressing DIR. HUGHES,
No Temple Street, corner of Middle, Portland.
N.B.-LADiES desiring may consult one oftheir
own sex. lady ofexperienee in constant attend.
ance, iulldawtf3
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ANDROSCOGGIN RAILROAD.
SPRING ARRANGEMENT.

CFgHEyHl On and after MONDAY, April 8, 1863,
&trains will leave Portland for Lewiston
via BrunsWick, at ]. 90 and S.l5 =. NJ.
Leave Portland for Pennington, via Brunswick at
1.00P.M
Leave Pennington for Bath and Portland, $40 M.
Leave Lewiston for Bath and Portland 800 and
1l.40 A. M. teEf
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
Stage leaves Strickland's Ferry Tuesdays, Thurs.
days and Saturdays, for Livermore, Canton, Peru
and Dixfeld; returning opposite days.
Stage leaves Pennington for New Vineyard. New
Portland and kingfeld, on Wednesdays and Satur-
days returning on Mondays and Fridays.
Stages leave Pennington daily, for Strong, Avon
and Phillips.
Passengers for this route will take the cars at the
Portland, Saco Portsmouth or kennebec Port.
land Depots, in Portland. S. W. EATON, Supt.
Harrington April l, 1868. 4r ap6dtf
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York 4 Cumberland Railroad.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

czEal On and after Monday, April 9Th, 1863,
s%3@ trains will leave as follows, until further
orders:
Leave Saco River for Portland at 6l5 and 900
A. NJ, and 800 NJ.
Leave Portland for Saco River at 745 A. NJ, and
2 90 and go Y. NJ.
The 200 T. NJ. train out, and this 900 A. NJ. train
into Portland, will be freight trains with passenger
cars attached.
Stages connectat Saccarappa daily orSouth Wind
ham, Windhan Centre and Great Falls.
AT Gorham, for West Gorham, Standish, Steep
Falls Baldwin, Sebago, Bridgton, Hiram Lining
ton. Cornish Denmark, Brownfield. Lowell, Frye
turg and Conway, Bartlett, Albany, Jackson and
Eaton, n ii.
AT Buxton Centre, for West Buxton, Benny Eagle
South Limington, Limington and Limerick
At Saco River, tri-weekIy, for Hollis Limerick,
Ossipee Newfeld, Parsonsfield, Elm CHAM freedom,
Madison. Eaton Cornish, Porter &C.
apps diff DAN CARPENTER, Sup't.