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The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01
From U'oshiugton.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 80.
The Secretary OF War has returned from a
brief visit to OHIO.
Col. Gibson, of the flh Georgia regiment,
who was wounded and taken prisoner at Get
tysburg, and who escaped from the hospitals
in Baltimore on the llth inst, was arrested in
lower Maryland and brought to Washington
and confined in the old Capital prison to-day.
Eight additional warrants have been issued
for the seizure of property here under the con-
liscation act, including the personal effects of
EX-Associatc Justice OF the Supreme Court,
Campbell, of Alabama, consisting of house
hold furniture
A letter received at the Central Office in
Washington from an agent of the Sanitary
Commission at Norfolk says: "Gen. Meredith
states that although there may be some doubt
about the disposition which has been made of
the Government stores sent to Richmond, he
has every reason TO believe the supplies sent
by the Sanitary Commission have been proper
ly distributed
On Saturday the flag Of truce boat took up
to City Point $50 cases of supplies from the
Sanitary Commissions storehouses at Norfolk,
chiefly nutritious food and warm clothing.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01
Commercial
Per steamship Scotia on Cape Race.

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Nov 81. The
rosr'rsuratvrs porrcTs narset ~ riuII
and declined Id for some descriptions and Id a ID
for others. The sales TO day 600 bales includ-
ing 1900 bales TO spectators and exporters. Mar
ket closed quiet at the following authorized quota
lions: New Orleans fair. nominal; middlng q d
Mobile fair, nominal; nddlDg 27.d; Uplands fair,
nominal; mddiing I'D.
The stock in port is estimated at 255 900 bales, of
which - American.
LIVERPOOL BREADSfUFFS MARK T.-Rich-
ardson, Spence Co and Others report Flour
steady. Wheat firm; Red Western S. al a So Cd.
Corn fl IN at 2ss Cd Q, 29s.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET - Beef
steady. Pork easier. Bacon active at q decline of
Is Butter buoyant and advanced Is a %. Lard
quiet and declined Is Cd.
G LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET - Sugars
buoyant and advanced Sd a Is. Coffee dull Ashes
quiet and steady. Linseed oil heavy. Rosin dull
Petroleum steady at Is l0d for refined per gallon and
t15 Cd for crude pcrton.
Latest via Queenstown
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Nov 2l-The
sales to-day 5000 bales including 2500 TO specu-
lators and exporters.
Provisions steady.
LONDON MONEY MARKET Nov. 2l.-Consols
closed at 81. q 92i for money.
AMERICAN SECURIfIES.-IllinoisC Central raj
road 81 q 20t dis; Erie Railroad Ga a. 65I.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

MAsoNIc.-At a special meeting of Port
land Lodge, No. 1, Free and Accepted Ma
sons, held Saturday evening, Nov. 2Sth, the
following officers were installed, viz:
VIM. Curtis, Master.
Ebenezer Wentworth. S. W.
Henry P. Deane, ]. w.
VIM. o. Fox, Treasurer.
Sam'l Kyle, Secretary.
Seth b. Hersey, S. ID.
Elijah Adams, I'd, I'D.
J. M. Stevens, s,ew,r,s
F. A. Leavitt, ''e""'os
II. c. Lowell, Chaplain.
Geo. p. Gross, Marshall.
II. n. Nelson, Sentinel.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

NEW YORK, Nov. 30
Cotton-2 2 &c better at IS q 7sc for midding
uplands.
Flour-State and Western q 10 gher common
grades WITH however, only very Moderate business
choice do IS a 8 40; Round Hoop Ohio IS a I 55
choice do go q 80; Superfine Western 90 a As;
extra Western 90 a ST. Southern shade bet
ter; Mixed to good 760 a S 10; Fancy and extra
10 a 10 %; Canada a 10 better for common
grades Common Extra 30 a G 49, Extra good TO
choice 6 Is q CO.
wheat-morc active and closes lc a % higher
Chicago Spring 80 a l 80; Milwaukee Club 40 a
~; Amber Milwaukee A "a 40 Winter Red
Western 40 q "a; Amber Michigan 81 q l GO.
Corn-l q &c better; Mixed Western shipping %
in store.
Beef-quiet and steady; Country Mess GO a 90.
Pork-a shade irmer; mess is % o. Is so for new
sugars-dulI; Museovado l2l Havana III
Molasses-quiet.
Freights to LiYerpool-dull.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

~ A sailor went into Smiths Eating Sa-
loon yesterday morning, and making himself
little more familiar with the girl walters than
was agreeable to them or the proprietors, he
was summarily elected. The enraged sailor
sash Of the door, and attempted to retreat in
good order with the signboard under his arm,
but he was oyertaken by officers Akers and
Irish and deposited in the lookup. He will be
introduced to his Honor, Judge Kingsbury,
this morning, when he will find that smashing
windows is expensive luxurics.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

Don't FORGET THE BIG TIME AT LANcAs-
TER HALL THIS EVENING. - Double attrac-
tion-Grand Promenade Concert in connec-
tion with the Union assemblies. Through the
kindness of Major Hastings, the Brass Band
at Camp Berry have kindly volunteered their
services and will be in attendance and play
promenade music before the opening OF the
dance; also waltzes, polkas and dancing music.
Remember, these managers always do all they
promise and good time may be expected
Tickets TO be had at the door.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

nH- The sixteenth anniversary of Portland
Division Sons of Temperance, was celebrated
last evening by a Festival and Levee, at new
City Hall. They offered an attractive pro-
gramme, which was fully carried out. The
hall was crowded, galleries and floor, and all
seemed to enjoy finely, the festivities of the
occasion. At-the hour when those whose
dancing days are over would be turning their
thoughts and steps homeward, all was joy and
hilarity, with Chambers Band discoursing
moving music and feet moving in harmony
with IT,
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01
MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.

ST.. Andrews boCIETY.--Tho anniversary
Of the ST. Andrews Society was appropriately
celebrated last evening at the Freeman House.
About fifty ladies and gentlemen sat down to
sumptuous supper, got up in Mr.. Hays best
style, and they discussed it in a manner that
showed their hearty appreciation of the enter
tanment before them.
After the cloth was removed a pleasant
season was spent in most agreeable manner,
in listening to sentiments-many Of them Of
the most patriotic character,-sones, aid brief
addresses. The lateness OF the hour precudes
the publication OF the sentiments. Mr.. Nc
Evan, President Of the Society, presided, and
at his side sat the British Consul, Mr.. Murray,
who deeply sympathizes with the struggle in
which our loyal people are engaged. The
President called upon Messrs. J. T. Gilman, of
the Press, f. II. Elwell, of the Transcript,
Frazier, DeWoif, Dr. Cummings, and Pearce
Of Canada, all Of whom responded briefly At
nearly II o'clock the company broke up by
singing "Auld Lang Syne."
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 30.
Our troops hold The country as far as Ring
gold aud Cleveland The enemy are below
Tunnel hill. The campaign is probably ended.
There is no news from Gen Burnside at
Headquarters.
The siege of Knoxville is, no doubt, raised
ere now, and the rebel forces in East Tennes-
see can only escape by miracle or miraculous
fighting.
The fruits OF the recent battles are G,OoO
prisoners; IS pieces Of artillery, and 1000
stand OF arms. Our casualties will not ex-
coed 1000.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

SQUALLID WRETcHEDNEss-Last evening
man named job. suit -rrr, ru7i,iips G-ins
Court, got drunk upon liquor purchased with
his wife's earnings, and was found by the pc
lice standing over her PROSTATE body with
head There was no wood or coal in the
house; no food, nothing but rum, poverty,
misery and three suffering children. We un-
.sderstand that the family will be taken TO the
: Almshouse to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

THAT CoMICAL BRowN.-Ths comical son
Of the Muses. has been doing thriving BUSH
ness in the eastern part of the state, during
the past four weeks.
Assisted by Miss f. A. Marsh, one of the
best Contraltos in the country, Mr.. Brown
will give one OF his popular entertainments at
Lancaster Hall, next Monday evening. Look
out for a crowd!
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

1-Rev. DIR. Dwight, who has been absent
from the city since the death of his wife sew
eral weeks since, has returned home and re-
sumed his labors with the Sd Parish church.
DIR. ID. is one of the men who connot be long
absent without being missed.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

EFTt will be seen by an advertisement in
another column, that DR.. Stevens, from the
New York Medical Association, will give an
exhibition of the effect of inhaling exhilerat-
ing or laughing gas, at Deering Hall, on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

SAD CAsE.-Last evening one of our police
officers found a soldiers wife drunk in her
room, surrounded by four small children, with
no money, no fuel and nothing in the house 10
eat, Notwithstanding she drew from the city
last week the sum of fourteen dollars They
go to the Almshouse to-day, much to the re-
lief of all concerned.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

CO. In another column will be found an
advertisement OF the terms of the New York
Evening Post, to which we invite attention.
The Post is one of the largest papers ON the
continent, is conducted with signal ability, is
in all respects up with the times and true to
the popular instincts of the nation, and we
prize it as one of the most desirable papers
shat comes to our Office
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01
To Whom il NAV Conceru.

EoURyoung men, at presen, in tho service Of Their
Il country, wish to form the acquaintance of fonr
young ladies of rospeetabiliiy. with view TO matr-
mony must be intelligent. industrious and possess
moderate share of beauty. None need apply out
those who sincere and would do their utmost 70
make poor mans home happy. address, with
confidence, JAMES HING g EoRoE w CuRris, JOHN
z. FrrzGERAID aud JoHS BLOOM Z. d steamer y
7. Jackson, Gulf Squadron, Ship Island "a
November lG, lse6 dSw'
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

TRAIN OFF THE TEAcK.-The up freight
: train of Sunday night, on the G. T. r., ran off
The track about mile beyond Yarmouth
Junction. Both the up and down passenger
trains of yesterday morning were delayed
about an hour in consequence. The track was
somewhat damaged by the accident. No per-
son injured.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

U-The sudden severe turn to the weather
is 4 feeling reminder of what is in store for US.
To the poor and destitute, with fuel at labu-
lous prices, the change will bring only dis
comfort, and therefore those who have full
bins and glowing CRATES should not be un-
mindful of the pinching cold which will pene-
trate the poor mans dwelling and search out
the vitals of the poor widow and the orphan.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

BLAcKwooD's MAGAzING.-The Noyem-
Der number of this well known monthly has
been received from the republication Office of
Leonard Scott e. Co., New York. The table
OF contents possesses Its usual interest.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01
Rebel Pirates-Er0H Hilton Head-Starra-
fioH Shipjoa,d.

''"T' "'f 'fTFFDVUWFH
New YoRK, Nov 80
a British brig from Jacmel reports, Nov.
18th, in Crooked Island passage, saw a rebel
propeller bark chasing AN American Side
wheel steamer. The latter was seven miles
ahead, and had an eagle on the wheel-house.
Steamer America, from Hilton Head the
18th inst and Stone Iulet O'Clock evening of
the 26th, has arrived with government dis
patches and detachment of the 9th Regulars.
Facts obtained to-day at an inquest on the
body OF an emigrant child show that it came
to its death ffom want of food on board the
ship Cynosure. Twenty-six persons also died
on the passage also, it is alleged, from the
same cause. Evidence was also given that
the steward OF the ship had provisions to sell
to such OF the passengers as could pay.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

sB- The steamer New Brunswick has been
withdrawn from the route between St. Johns
and Portland. The New England makes one
trip week.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01
From Gen. B"rnside- ProbaJifiiy of an Is
s0nN OF kRorritFc.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.
The Star says information from Gen. Burn
side, up to Wednesday night, states that he
was amply proyisioncd for his needs, and fully
able to resist the rebels until aid could reach
him from Gen. Grant. At that time Long
street was still before Knoxville, and, as the
road by which he received supplies from Bragg
has been cut by Grant, and the tennessee 4
Virginia Railroad is believed to be so crippled
that ne cannot use it to get supplies, it is be-
leyed he will make desperate effort to take
knoxville, in order TO put himself in posses
sion OF sufficient supplies to afford his army
sustcnance while he retreats.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

ELEcTIoS.-At Il meeting of the delegates
from the Agricultural and Horticultural So
cieiies OF this County, yesterday, Hon. Samu-
ell F. Perley, of Naples, was chosen member
of the State Board of Agriculture for this
County
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

MEN FOR THE NINTH MAINE.-One hun
dred and fifty men for the 9th regiment are
ready at Camp Berry, and only awaiting
transportation. They will be sent sometime
during the week.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

sy| We would call the attention of those
who have money to loan, to the advertisement
of the towns of Standish and Scarboro'.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

To- The ladies of the Second Universalist
Society will hold a Levee at New City Hall
next Monday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01
The Recent Government Frauds Ct. cairo.

CAIRO, Nov. 30.
large number OF Jews have been arrested
in-Memphis as participants in the recent frauds
on the Revenue Department. Their property
has been seized and themselves imprisoned.
Sixty thousand dollars in greenbacls was taken
from one OF the smuggers.
The Memphis Bulletin of the 2Sth SAYS cot
ton was dull; sales $50 bales at Is to re.
The Memphis &c Charleston railroad is in
fine running order ID Corinth.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

WATERvILLE, Me-, Nov. 80.
The Elmwood Hotel was destroyed by fire
this afternoon. The loss will probably reach
$4,000: insured for 5000.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

FIRE IN BETHEL.-We learn that the steam
saw mill at Bethel was totally destroyed by
fire on Sunday night last, with all its contents.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01
Help the Sick and Wounded.
THE CHRISTIAN COMMISSION

I'LL AiAtitC IAN OOM IllplCION
Is now fully organized. so that Il can reach the
soldiers in all parts of the army with stores and
religious reading and instruction.
Its object is the spiritual and temporal welfare of
the soldiers and sailors 1t distributes its stores by
means OF Christian men, who go without nav and
give personally to those who need accompany in q
each distribution By words of religious counsel and
cheer. and BY such personal attention as may be
needed.
The main object of the Commission is the religious
wefare OF the soldiers but they nd that they best
succeed In this BY first minis,ering TO the bodily
wants, aud then pointing to Christ.
At the present time the Commission arc doing all
in their power TO aid soldiers who are siarying in
the prisons in Richmond and for this purpose need
large sums of money.
Funds are much needed TO procure religious read.
ing and such special stores not given. We be-
tributed.
For further information, directions and documents
MosnsssyH maS u Bit S6 yusa Ieeto
Commercial street. Portland and to any me M
Der of the Army Committee
Where more convenient stores and moicy may be
sent to GEORGE II. STUART, Esq, IL Bank street,
Philadelphia
The members of the Commission arc
George IL. Stuart. Esq, Philadelphia,
Rev. Rollin II. Neae, ID. d.. Boston,
Charles Demond. Esq, Boston,
Rev. Bishop +: S. James, d. D.. New York,
Rev. James Ee.s, ID. D., Brooklyn.
Mitchell NJ Miller, Esq, Washington,
John T. Grocer, Esq, Philadelphia,
Jay Cooke, Esq, Philadelphia.
Rev. VI. l.. K. l.. Thompson. Cincinnati,
Col. Clinton Ii. Fisk, ST Louis
John v. Farwcll, Esq, Chicago.
HAYES, AJ.CHAsE.
army Com. Portland y. NJ. C. dssoeiatioH.
noyl9 ed3m
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

gB@We would call attention to the copart-
nership notice of Messrs. MARI & True, -four
and commission merchants, l55 Commercial
street.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

sR-Parsons' Cough Candy is q genuine and
reliable remedy. See special notice column.
DIN.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 80.
The sales of 5-20's to-day, amounted TO
sIls,Oo0-ful one half of which came from
the west
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01
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Portland Daily Press.
SEVEN DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Scotia off Cape Race.

ST. JOINS, n. F., Noy. 30.
The steamship Scotia, from Liverpool Nov
2lst, via Queenstown 22d, for New York. ar
rived oil Cape Race at hali-past II O'Clock to-
day, and was boarded by the Associated Press
news yacht.
The steamship Great Eastern is advertised
to be sold at auction on the l4.h of January
by order OF the mortgages.
The English journals are quiet relative to
American affairs
The Times says America has rapidly settled
into normal state of war and an early peace
looks hopeless.
Arguments on the Alexandria case is still
progressing. The Attorney General conclud-
cd his argument in favor of new trial on the
10th, with warm eulogium upon the decisions
in American Courts, calling them an honor to
Jurisprudence in that country.
The Solicitor General commenced his argu-
ment for the Crown on the 21st
A contract has been concluded for monthly
mail services between England and New lea
land via Panama.
Successful experiments have been made
with the great Armstrong gun, which threw
shot and shell weighing so pounds at Shu-
buryness.
The English Parliament stands prorogued
TO January 18th.
England's answer TO Napoleon's PROPOSED
Congress has been delivered. 1t does not an.
nounce an unqualified acceptance of the pro-
posal, but asks for Information Us to the points
proposed for discussion.
Further communications between the two
governments are expected. The Papal Gov
ernment's assent and Prussas reply was ex-
pectcd on the 2lst. 1t is believed that the
principal replies will all seek information for
the programme.
1t is vaguely rumored that Napoleon has
invited the kinp al Tho II 4 Ia,
programme.
The Paris correspondent of the London
Times asserts it as his belief that the scheme
Tor European Congress is losing ground. and
the Times continues editoriaIly TO show its
abhorence.
The Spanish Government supports the can
didature OF MaXimllian for the Mex lean
crown.
A bill has been submitted to the French
Council OF State for supplementary credits TO
the amount of ninety-one million francs, to
meet Mexican expenses.
The Moniteur and other French Journals
were treating, under instructions, Polish af-
fairs in milder tone. The Moniteur now
publishes only the Russian version of events.
The Italian decree Of amnesty is liberal and
comprehensive.
The Prnssian Upper House has voted an
address to the King by vote of G2 to 50.
ihciS hau otcu great nIc III LISBON, Tor
tug destroying the municipal chamber and
numerous buildings. Several lives were lost.
The citizens of Sehleswig Holstein had held
a meeting near Hamburg. and voted an adj
dress to Prince Angustenburg, inviting him to
place himself at the head of the people
Sweden was making naval preparations for
a war.
Japan adyices are unfayorable. Satsuma
and other princes were preparing for war
--latest via Queenstown
The steamship Canada, from Boston. arrived
at Galway on the 22d.
Political news unimportant.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01
Erfeasiee Rereaac Frauds at Iai,o - E,
Jorccment Of The CoHscriptioH.

Frauds on the revenue department to A
large amount have recently been discovered
at this port, and several of the parties impli-
Gated have been arrested, among whom is
Major Devasse, the chief clerk of one OF the
principal shipping houses here, and leading
operator of the gang of smugglers. The loss
to the government is reported to be 100000
There was great excitement yesterday at
Columbus. KY, owing to Gen. Smith eniorc-
ing Gen. Hurlbut's CONSUMPTION order. There
have been large number of arrests for mill
tary purposes.
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01
by E1ectricity

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p Ne hare Electro Chemica{ apparatus for
extracting Mineral Poison frum the system, such as
Mercury, Anthony, Arsenic. sc. Hundreds who
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use Of from five to eight Baths.
Office hours from clock A. n. to p NJ i! TO
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Consultation Free. Yl4 isedt
The Portland daily press., 1863-12-01

Proposition for an Igent to Tisit Richmond.
BALTIMORE, Nov 30.
The Americn says: "We have opened a
correspondence with Commissioner Ould
which may probably lead TO the establishment
Of some systematic arrangement for the care
and sustenance of our unfortunate prisoners
at Richmond, until such time as change can
be effected. With the conviction that there
is neither suiiiciency of food at Richmond
for the people or prisoners, we have made II
proposition to visit Richmond in our private
capacity, with II view TO aid in the establish
ment Of some mutual plan for the care OF our
prisoners at least, so far as their food and
clothing is concerned.
That an abundance of supplies will be for
wardcd from Baltimore and loyal States for
the purpose provided, there is certainty !;
that they will reach their destination, there
can be no manner OF doubt All that is re-
qured, is that there be some medium of COM
munication between the donors and the re-
ceipents OF contributions.
To supply this much needed medium we
have volunteered 10 undertake this by no
means desirable mission, and il the Richmond
authorities accept the proposition, it will be
seen by the following from the Secretary of
War that the sanction of our Government has
been already obtained:
Washington, Nor. SOTO M. Fulton -
You are authorized TO 20 TO Richmond as /,
private citizen, TO look after provisions sent TO
our prisoners, and TO do what you can TO allie
yiate their suierings. The government makes
no objections 10 your going, so you may pro-
ceed to Fortress Monroe and thence to CITY
Point in a flag of truce boat.
(Signed) L. NJ STANTON,
Secretary of War.