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The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17

FIRE.-Aboui o'clock yesterday afternoon
a fire broke out in room in the I'd story OF
the building on Congress street, between
Washington and North streets, known as 1.-THE
beehive" or "Irish tavern" 1t was long
time after the fire was discovered before the
bells sounded the alarm. The engines were
promptly on the spot, Nos (Pacific) throwing
the first stream.
The wind blew SO strong that it was with
great difficulty the fire could be managed; and
after it was subdued in that part of the build
ing where it caught, the rear of it was all on
fire, and the water in some of the reservoirs
gave out, necessitating change of the en-
gines. The building was pretty essentially
Quilted by the element, although the firemen
worked with a will. The steam-engines did
good service on the occasion.
The building was very large wooden one,
containing sixteen tenements, eleven of which
were occupied by Irish families, who were all
turned out of their homes, some of them with
the loss of nearly all their furniture. 1t was
owned by Messrs. S. S. Rich and S. S. Webster
and was insured at the agency of w. d. Little,
ESQ.,, for S2500. 1t is supposed the fire caught
from a defect in the chimney.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
DEATH OF HORSES ON sHIpBOARD.
The Steamer Princess Royal, Cargo, &c.
BOsToN. Jan. 10,

BosToN, Jan. 10.
A private letter states that sixty horses of
the 18th Massachusetts Battery died during
the passage to Fortress Monroe, on account of
rough weather. The vessel conveying the
battery was detained in Boston harbor two or
three days of pleasant weather, waiting
clearance from the Custom House.
A letter from Halifax gives the following
description of the British steamer Princess
Royal, previously reported as having sailed
from that port for Nassau, with valuable
cargo, principally powder and munitions of
war. The vessel is built of iron, and schooner
rugged. She is propelled by screw, and
makes an average speed of about twelve knots.
After coaling at Cunard's wharf, she ran out
into the stream, and for the last two days
painters were busy transferring her hull, spars,
funnel, &c, from black to lead color. Her
captain processes to belong to New York, but
it is quite certain that his real intention is to
run the blockade if he can. Being short of
one or two hands, he engaged two young men
at Halifax to whom he promised handsome
bounty if he should succeed in getting into
Charleston. The Princess Royal has ten large
guns in her hold, but none on deck. She was
built at Greenock, Scotland, in 1861. and is
beautiful model The Princess Royal sailed
from Halifax 18th inst.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
New York Market.

New YORK. Jan. 10.
Cotton-frmer: sales 3l00 bales at 125 "a 1871 for
midding uplands.
Flour-Sfate and Western sc lower; Superfine
State 30 q 90; Extra do 20 q 80; choice 6 80
a o5; Round Hoop Chic 20 a 80 choice do 40
q %; Western 80 a 10; Southern-mxed to
good 10 a IS; Fancy and Extra rs a 8 10; Can
ada sc lower; Extra 50 a 3d.
Wheat-lc lower; Chicago spring 80 a 40: Mil
waukee club Al 1l AZ; Amber Iowa As a 40;
So a Sc.
Comic lower; Mixed Western sound So a s4.
Beef-dull
Pork-dull and a shade easier; Mess IA 60 a IA 49,
Sugar--luiet and steady; New Orleans III az l2l :
Muscovado 81 q lo5; so boxes Havana at 10I.
Cofee-quet.
Moiasses-frm.
Freights TO Liverpool-scarcey so firm; -four Is
grain 81 a I'd.
Wool-active and rmer; sales 200 600 Tbs fine fleece
at IS 10; 400 bales Mestiza at ISL 80; 300 bales
Cape at 81 q &c.; 100 bales White Dourko at 40 "a So
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17

GRAND ENTERTAINMENT-M T. L. Jacobs
the gentlemanly agent of George Christy's
Minstrels, was in the city yesterday to make
the Minstrels, which will come off on Monday
and Tuesday evenings next in the new City
Hall. This troupe is composed of IS perform
ers including the pig! and is one of the most
celebrated that has travelled in this country
Among the amusements is one where Chrsty
acts the part Of mischievous monkey-per-
forming the part to admiration, and eliciting
roars of laughter and applause. All who are
fond OF genuine wit, great fun and good music,
will go and hear these Ministries. They will
perform here but two evenings only
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17

r. A. OF THE P. f. DAT the annual meet
ing of the Relief Association of the Portland
Fire Department, held Wednesday evening,
the following persons were elected Trustees
for the ensuing yaBs
III. G. Barnes, J. c. Tukesbury, Ezra Rus
sell. Spencer Rogers, John l.. Shaw, Leonard
Pennell, John f. Chase, Geo. w. True, Chas
II. Rich, Geo. S. Sylvester, A. M. Langmaid,
Geo. Ii. Davis, ]. NJ Jewett, F. C. Moody, and
Henry Fox.
Committee on Relief-John c. Tukesbury,
Spencer Rogers, John F. Chase, Leonard PEN
nell, George w. True.
AT a subsequent meeting of the Trustees,
Harris c. Barnes was chosen President; Hen
Fox, Vice President; Franklin c. Moody.
Treasurer; ]. C. Tukesbury, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17


at Vicksburg.
New YORK, Jan. 1873 A. NJ
The morning papers contain little of inter
est. A high gale commenced at A. NJ, and
now continues with rain and fog.
Memphis papers of the 18th says Gen. Grant
and Gen. Hamilton and Gen. Qumby with
their stats are there.
1t was rumored that Corinth had been
threatened, and Gen. Roses division has been
ordered there.
Large reintorcements have been sent to
Vicksburg.
Holly Springs has been nearly destroyed by
fire, and il is to be evacuated.
A Cairo dispatch states that Gen. Sherman
has arrived at Memphis.
1t is reported that the rebels lost heavily at
Vicksburg by the shells from our gunboats-
three days being required to bury their dead.
rebel battery at Cypress Bend has been
destroyed.
movement in the vicinity of Helena is
spoken of, important favorable results being
expected.
In addition to large reinforcements received
at Vicksburg, the rebels have erected for
midable battery six or eight miles along the
Mississippi river, to prevent the shelling of the
town. Every bill has battery, and works of
defence are being prosecuted.
Gen. Smiths wound is not dangerous, he is
at Memphis.
The frigate San Jacinto coaled at st. Kits
Dec. 18th, and sailed on cruise.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Expedition to Recapture the Harriet Lane.

New YORK, Jan. Is.
The steamship Illinois, with New Orleans
advices to the Sth inst, arrived here this after
noon.
The rebels have encroached upon the Union
lines in the vicinity of Donadsonvie, but no
danger was apprehended therefrom.
Rnmors were current TO the effect that the
battle of Vicksburg begun on the 3lst ult., and
was continued daily, but nothing very definite
in regard to it was known in New Orleans.
The affair at Galveston on the LIST inst. had
caused a general feeling of gloom among the
the army and navy officers.
Admiral Farragut has sent the Brooklyn,
Scioto and half dozen of his best ships TO
recapture the Harriet Lane, and, if possible,
to destroy the rebel gunboats in Bayou Bufia-
10. OF this expedition nothing had been heard
in New Orleans up to the Sth inst.
Gen. Banks has been inIcommand a month,
but nothing of his plans has TRANSFERRED. 1t
was known, however, that he was not idle.
Most of his troops had gone to Baton Rouge.
None of the New Orleans papers give the
names of those killed and wounded at Calves
ton, or the number of our men captured from
the AID regiment.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
Refutatlon of the Rebel Account of the Bat
tie at New Providence Church.


The following has been received at head
quarters of the army here:
Fortress Monroe, Jan. 15.-Io Gen. ". H.
HaIeck, Geaeral-in- Chief The Richmond
papers are beasting that Gen. Pryor repulsed
our troops near New Providence Church, on
the 9th inst. The following dispatch of the
10th inst from Gen. Peck, gives the true YER
sion of the affair. His attack was repulsed by
our rifles under Maj. Wheelan. 1t is due to
the latter, and to our troops, that the truth
should be known, and, if you see no objections,
l would be glad to have the dispatched pub
lished.
tSigned) j. A. DIX, Maj. Gen.
Suffolk, Jan. 10.-The enemy crossed the
Blackwater in considerable force, and attempt
ed yesterday to drive our right wing at Provi-
dence Church. Infantry, cavalry and artillery
were employed by the rebes, but they were
repulsed by Maj. Wheeans New York mount
ed rifles. AT dusk the enemy's advance was
charged upon and driven back upon his sup
ports. At intervals through the night shells
were thrown from the rebel batteries.
(Signed) JOHN j. PECK,
Major General Commanding.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17

RAILROAD AccIDENT.-The train which
left this city yesterday morning for Boston,
over the Eastern raiload, met with an accident
as it was crossing the bridge to go into that
city. The engine had been unshackled from
the cars by the baggage master, and was run
ming along ahead of the train, when, by the
displacement of the switch it was thrown
from the track. 1t ran some distance, cutting
through the sleepers, which prevented it from
falling into the water. The baggage master
saw the accident and ran to the next car, thus
escaping being killed; for the baggage car by
running upon the engine was smashed into
splinters, and the next car was badly smashed
as far as the Postofice saloon. Fortunately
no one was seriously injured, though the pas
sengers were pretty well shaken up. The
breaking through the sleepers was all that pre-
yenthed the train from running into the water
where it was said to be 80 feet deep.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17

SINGULAR INcDENT.-Rev S. III. Merrill,
Pastor Of the Bethel Church in this city, yes
terday received letter from his son, Edward
p. Merrill, a member of Co. d, goth Maine
regiment, in which he states that in coming off
the field of battle at Fredericksburg, he picked
up bible that had probably been dropped by
one of the soldiers. On one fly leaf was writ
ten the name of his father, on another that Of
"Aaron S. Ward" Mr.. Merrill has distributed
many bibles to the soldiers but does not re-
member that name. The bible is in possession
of his son.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
MATT e RS ABOUT TOW N.
Religious Notices.

s5T- Rev Professor Saml Harris, of Bangor, will
preach in State street Church tomorrow
eY-Rev f. H. Berick of Boston, will preach in
I'd Advent Hall TO morrow at l01 O'Clock A. NJ, and
Bpm The public are invited. Seats free.
ny-The sth Lecture on Incidents in the Life of
Moses by II ". VIM. Stevens Perry, will take place
Tomorrow evening in st. stephens Church. Sub
ject: 'The Leader" Isaiah xiii lib.
tE@Rev. A. T. Foss will speak upon the Presi-
dents Emancipation proclamation at Mechanics
Hall tomorrow evening. Other gentlemen will also
address the meeting.
eY-Rev. Mr.. Hayden delivers his 18th Discourse
on the Book of Revelations tomorrow morning, at
the New Jerusalem Temple. Subject - The Two
Witnesses-Chapters 10 and H.
sF-Mr. w. X. Ripley will speak in Sons of Tenn
perance Hall tomorrow, at p and Z oelock, T. NJ
Free social meeting at l0t A. NJ.
Conference and Sunday School in the forenoon.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
Another Terrible Accident, if true.

BINGHAMPTON, \. 7 :, Jan. 16.
The Greene County, y. Y, American says :
"We learn that on Friday last, as the scholars
in school at a small village some two miles
south of Lonesboro', Penn, were on a small
pond, the ice gave way, and thirty-one out of
thrty-six were drowned. At our last advices
all but three of the bodies had been recover
ed
The Binghampton Republican, commenting
on the above, says: "The above reported ac-
cident was first located at Harpers but moth
ing of the kind occurred there, or in the vi
entity. Now we learn the accident occurred
with increased loss of life, two miles from
Lonesboro, Penn. We hope it is fabrica-
ton. The facts must soon appear
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17

THE NEW AMERICAN CYcLoPEDIA.-It
will be seen by an article in another col
umn, that the publishers have decided to raise
the price so cents per volume, Immediately af-
ter the 10th volume is issued, which will be
in February. This advance in price is render
ed necessary by the higher rates which the
publishers are obliged to pay for all materials
which are used in the manufacture, and also
for the literary labor. We now advise all who
have not obtained this truly valuable work,
and are able to do so, to attend TO 1t at once,
for from present appearances it cannot be sold
again at the low price it is now offered, per-
haps for many years to come. The only
agents for the State of Maine are Bailey g.
Noyes, Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
Fears of Blockade of the Mississippi.
EopT HENpy Tapp Ian ~

The steamer James Means, with company
stores for the army at Corinth. has returned.
The rebels to the number of $500 are report
ed to be encamped in the vicinity of Savan-
nah.
left Pittsburg Landing on Sunday for Corinth,
under an escort of 1900 men, has been at
tackled and captured by the rebels, as their
presence in that vicinity was entirely unex-
pected. They were receiving artillery for the
purpose of blockadng the river. 1t is believed
that no steamer will now be able to go up the
river without the protection of gunboats.
Forrest crossed the Tennessee on his retreat
at Clifton.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
From Gen. Netherlands Army.
Capture Of Arkansas Post with
from 5000 to 1000 Prisoners.
All the Rebel Guns, Ammunition, &C., Sur
rendered
CAIRO Ian 1f

CAIRO, Jan. 16.
The ram Switzerland arrived this evening
from the squadron. She brings news of the
taking of Arkansas Post, on the Arkansas rv-
er, 100 miles from the mouth, by the land and
naval forces under Gen. McClernand and Com.
Porter. The surrender occurred on Sunday,
with all the guns, stores and ammunition. Full
particulars have not yet been received. Our
loss was reported at 200, while that of the reb-
els was $50 killed and wounded and from 5000
to 1000 prisoners. These results may be mod
flied by fuller and more authentic accounts.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
Missouri Legislature.

JEFFERSON CITY Mo-, Jan. Is.
Mr.. Burrill's resolution sustaining the Pres
ident's emancipation proclamation, offered
yesterday, and Mr.. Allan's substitute, were to-
day referred to select committee of seven.
In the Senate resolution was adopted that
quested to report what amount of money
should be appropriated by Congress to COM
pensate for slaves, provided they shall all be
emancipated by an act of the Legislature
The resolution was passed, with view to IA
ciltate the action of Congress ON the subject
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17

10 We saw yesterday at the U. S. Hotel
Gaylord's patent coupler, which, for coupling
the hose of engines in an expeditions manner,
and without anyitrouble, is far beyond anything
for that purpose ever before got up.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17

AT COURT OF PROBATE held at Portland within
and for the County of Cumberland, on the first
Tuesday of January, in the year of our Lord
eighteen hundred and sixty-three,
JONATHAN TEWKSBURY, Executor of the last
- viii and Testament of John Cover late of
Portland in said County, deceased having presented
his first account of administration of said estate for
probate:
IL icds Ordered, That the said Executor give no.
ce TO all persons interested by causing notice to be
published three weeks successfully in the Maine
State Press, printed at Portland that they may APP
pear at Probate Court to be held at said Portland,
on the first Tuesday of February next, at ten of
the clock in the forenoon. and show cause, If any
they have, why the same should not be allowed.
WILLIAM G. BARROWS, Judge.
true copy, attest,
80 w3w EUGENE HUMPHREY, Register.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
From Fortress Monroe.

fUKTKESS MONROE, Jan. 10.
The steamboat Thos. A. Morgan, from York
town, brought down two rebel cavalrymen,
who had recently deserted from Gen. Wise.
They report that Wise is now stationed with
his command at the White House, and threat
ems to hang any of the Federal officers he may
capture who were in the expedition that re-
Gently made the successful raid upon the
White House. The goods they there captured
were brought here to-day on the steamboat
Morgan.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17

B-It will be seen by our Legislative pro-
ceedings that Rev. A. I. Foss, the gentleman
who speaks at Mechanics Hall tomorrow eve
ming, was granted the use of the Representa-
tives Hall at the State House, for the purpose
of delivering lecture last evening.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
The Presidents Proclamation.
A PUBLIC MEETING TO consider the Proclama-
IA ton of Emancipation will be held
AT MECHANICS HALL,
Next Sunday Evening, at o'clock.

REV. \. II. FOSS,
an Agent of the American Anti-Slayery Society and
other gentlemen, will speak on the occasion.
The importance of the Proclamation cannot be
overestmated 1t virtually strikes the bonds from
than three millions of slaves and is the death
blow 10 slavery on this continent Its effects will be
unspeakaby beneficial not only TO the slave but also
TO his master-to the North, as well TO the South
Both races viii be thereby UNNECESSARILY elevated in
the scale of moral being and future generations to
the end of time, will rejoice in the Act
Slavery is an abomination TO Almighty God. and
the drest curse of the Human Race. Its abolition
therefore, is fraught with infinite blessings to man
aud is sure pledge of the Divine Favor
Let the citizens meet TO rejoice over the event. and
heartily TO endorse the Act of Emancipation.
janis
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
Municipal Court....Jan. I6.

James Devine, for larceny of picture frame
from the door of A. S. Davis Photograph
room, was sentenced to sixty days in the
County Jail.
Bridget laherty, for Flarceny of dress pat
tern from the store of A. B. Butler, was SEN
fenced to thirty days in the County Jail.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17

ng- Steamship Nova Scotian will sail for
Liverpool this afternoon, Immediately after the
arrival of the train from Canada. Mails close
at the city Postoffice at 100 p NJ.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
INTERNAL REVENUE,
FIRST COLLECTION DISTRICT, MAINE.

IN pursuance of the provisions of the Act of Con-
Il gress entitled "An Act to provide Internal Reye-
nue. to support the Government and pay the interest
the Public Debt" approved July /, 1862 hereby
give notice that have received from the Assessor of
the First Collection District in the State of Maine,
his Return of the Taxes and Duties assessed in the
month of December, lS62-that the said taxes have
become due and pay able and that | will be in at.
tendance at my office go Commercial street Port
land, from the 18th TO the oath day of January 1868
for the purpose of receiving said taxes and granting
Licenses to all persons within that portion of the
First District included in the County of Cumberland
And further give notice, and call attention to the
following provisions of the Act:-"All persons who
shall neglect to pay the duties and tdres afore-
said assessed upon them. to the Collector his Dep
uties within the times above specified shall be liable
10 pay ten per centum additional upon the amount
thereof"
And would also call attention to the following
provision of the said Act respecting Licenses
of any person persons shall exercise carry on
any trade business hereinafter mentioned for the
exercising or carrying of which trade business
license is required by this Act, without taking out
such license in that behalf required, he She or
they shall for every such offence respectively forfeit
penalty equal 10 three times the amount Of the duty
sum Of money imposed for such license"
NATH'L j. MILLER,
Collector of the First Collection District in the State
Portland, Jan. 10th, 1868. janis blot
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17

nB- Mr.. VIM. +. Remick proposes to visit
his son, the Quartermaster of the 18th regi-
ment, next week, and those who may wish to
forward parcels, or to have parcels, already
forwarded, looked after in Washington, will
find it for their advantage to call and see him
at his residence, No. 139 Spring street, near
Emery street.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
Rebel Movements IN the Southwest.

NASHVILLE, Jan. 10.
Gen. Bragg has been superseded by Gen.
Longstreet. The latter's army corps, recently
in Virginia, is at Shelbyville.
Forrest is still near Harpeth Shoals.
feet under the convoy of gunboats is on
the way here.
Conscripts are deserving the rebel army and
fleeing to this city daily.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
From Canada West.

TORONTO, c. w., Jan. 16.
There was great snow storm throughout
Canada West last night. There is great ex-
element in Ennyskillen in consequence of the
stoppage of the oil wells. Renewed drilling to
greater depth has commenced.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17

ALBANY, Jan. 16.
There is great excitement in the House
to-day, occasioned by the nomination of Mr.
Callicott, democrat, by the republicans for
Speaker. The voting is going on but each
democrat makes speech on having his name
called
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Our Country and its Crisis.

'u'hh Undersigned having returned from .hro.
q, residence in Canada, to share the FORTUNES
~ as.nss. ahd Is prepared to respond to the call
upon either OF the following topics: anu speak
eranee and Safety 40 Nii9ie' IT'S Deiv'
~ z. TEE NATURE. FOUNDATION AND MIssrox ov
CIVIL GOVERNMENT, with reference to our nre.snt
national conflict i Present
D. MAIsE-its Position, its Past its Present i,s In.
teresI and Relations to the Country and its Crisis
The Masonic FRATERNIrY-fts Relations IN
the Country, the Government and the Confict-i,,
Future Mission. W.
Liberal, with view to reach the people.
a, adress CYRIL PEARL.
PORTLAND ME,
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17

GIVE learn that Col. S. III. Allen, of the
Maine cavalry, has resigned his position as
colonel of that regiment, his health not per-
hitting him to go into the field.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
From California.

SAN Francisco, Jan. IS.
Legal tender notes are dull at Csc. The
first turpentine of California manufacture was
offered in the market to-day
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
Annual Meetings

TUyHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders In the
Il MAINE INSURANCE COMPANY will be
held at the Office of the Company. in Augusta, on
Wednesday the 2sth day of January instant. at ten
O'Clock A. NJ for the choice of officers, and the trans
action of any other bush that may legally come
before them. BY order the Directors
J. III. WILLIAMS, Secretary
Augusta, Jan. Q, 1868. janis I'd
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
NOTICE

FHE subscriber is obliged TO call all persons in
IL debted to him for immediate settleme0 OF their
demands, as he is about leaving the State.
On, and for q few DAYS after, the 18th of January
an opportunity will be offered for settlement without
costs at the Office of DR.. Hutchinson. Gray
WIN. WARREN GREENE. NJ. d.
Gray, January l. 1863 jams dot
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-17
w AN rs.
LOST.
Proposals for City Tomb.

CITY OF PORTLAND
January 9Th, 1853. I
CtEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the
- Committee on Cemeteries and Public Grounds
at the Office of City Engineer until Monday the 18th
inst for the construction of Tomb in Evergreen
Cemetery, as per plans and Specifications which may
be seen at City Engineers Office. The Committee
the right to reject proposals not satisfactory
Per order of Committee
A. X. SHURTLEFF, Chairman.
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