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The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24

sy- Gov. Bradford of Maryland-the Gov
ernor of a slave State-in recent letter says,
THAT duty at present, paramount to all others,
and dictated by strict regard for the best in
terests and dearest wishes of the people of the
State, is to aid the government in bringing
the war to an end, in the only way in which it
ever can be permanently ended, by putting
down the rebellion. Whether l always APP
prove or not the policy which the Admins
tration may adopt, so long as | believe it hon
estly in pursuit of this as its principal object,
though it might be the only one We have in
common-it shall have my support, as l be-
lieve it win Of all our loyal people. If that
support is worth anything, am not willing.
with such an object in view, to subtract from
its value by raising an cutlery, or joining in
denunciations over subordinate issues, calcu-
lated, if not contrived, to divide the friends of
the Union, and promote the hopes OF the re-
bellion by weakening the hands Of the only
power charged with the duty of suppressing
it,.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24

A BOUT 1900 Acres of Land-supposed TO con-
N tain. average. about i've thousand of Stun
page TO scre of spruce hemloch and pine besides
much hard wood. aud go growth of young, thrift
" juniper-a pond lake. the centre, o. about
1000 acres with good water power at its outlet
This pond flows by the present dam about 1000 acres
Of meadow, which be put into grass to great ad
vantage. by Withdrawing the fowage.
The Mil is but a short distance nom tide water,
where the Lumber is loaded
This property BY mortgage fell into the hands OF
the present owners who reside at distance and the
land will be sold At immense bargain to any one
who has the faculty and inclination TO manage ID.
For further Information apply TO Col j. L. LAW
RENEE. or TO LEVI BARTLETT CO.,
deci6 dlawsw No. Long Wharf. BosroS.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24

SKATING CABNIvAL.-There will be a
grand skating carnival this afternoon on the
"Basin," at which it is hoped all the lady
and gentlemen skaters will be present, fur
nished with small American flags. The SPLEEN
did Band of the 18th U. S. Regiment have
volunteered their services, and, if the weather
is pleasant, glorious time may be expected
1t will be one of the gayest events of the
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24
Rail Road Bonds.

WUOLDERS of the second mortgage Bonds Of the
Ill kennebec and Portland Railroad Co.. with all
the interest coupons thereon due the 18th of Oc-
tober ise2 hereby requested to deposit the same
in nv hands. for which receipts will be given and
hereafter exchanged for certificates of stock in the
PORTLAND kESNEBEc RAILROAD, IA orgdn-
isdtion.l the books and certificates BE-
prepared. in accordance with vote OF said Compa-
my, Nov. 3. 1852 J. s. CUSHING,
Treasurer Portland kcnnobcc Railroad.
Augusta, Dec. 16, 1862. decls diff
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24
Municipal Court....Jan. %.
w. G.. Barrows.
F. Foy

George w. Fowler, for drunkenness and dis
Committed.
Patrick Holivan, on search and seizure
process, was fined twenty dollars and costs,
which he paid. Anderson d. Webb for the
defense
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24

DIRIGo ASSOCIATION. - At the annual
meeting of this association, the following
board Of officers were unanimously reelected
George w. True, President; ii. T. Plummer,
Vice President; Samuel +. Bearce, Secretary /;
c. IL. Littlefeld, Treasurer.
we understand that this association propose
giving their annual ball on Feb. q.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24

craftsmanship Jura will sail for Liverpool
this afternoon, Immediately after the arrival of
the train from Canada. Mails close at the
Post Office at LOOP NJ.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24

srThe Bath Times says that as team of
six oxen. belonging to Messrs A. d S..Per-
kins of Topsham, was crossing on the ice, near
the "Narrows," on Tuesday last, they broke
through and two of them were drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24

GBThe Atlantic Monthly, and mo Name"
new novel by Wilkie Collins, have been re-
ceived and are for sale by Hall l.. Davis, SO
Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24
Animal Meeting.

rUvHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders In the
Il MAINE INSURANCE COMPANY viii 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 business that may legally como
bcfnre them. By order OF the Directors.
J. IL. WILLIAMS, Secretary,
Augusta, Jan. o, 1853. jAnl6 I'd
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24
INTERNAL REVENUE,
FIRST COLLECTION DISTRICT.MAINE

IN pursuance Of the provisions of the Act Of Con-
i gress entitled "An Act to provide Internal Reve-
nue. to support the Government and pay the interest
on the Public Debt" approved July !. 1880. hereby
give notice that have receiy 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. 1s62-that the said taxes have
become due and pay able. and that viii be In at
tendance at nv Office over % Commercial street Fort
land, from the 18th 10 the Gath day Of January 1894
for the purpose of receiving said taxes and granting
Licenses 10 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;-"Al persons who
shall neglect TO pay the duties and fares afore-
said assessed upon them to the Collector his Dep
utes within the times above specified shall be liable
to pay ten per ceRtHnn additional upon the amount
thereof"
And would also call attention to the following
provision of the said Act respecting Lieensess-
'Ifany person persons shall exercise or carry on
any trade business hereinafter mentioned for the
exercising carrying on Of which trade or 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 fhree times Ae amount Of the duty
Of money imposed for such license"
NATHL J. MILLER.
Collector of the First Collection District in the State
Portland. Jan. 10th, 1853 janis dot
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24
THROUGH TICKETS

ITO NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, BALTI-
Il MORE and WASHINGTON, and to all parts Of
the WEST and SOUTH and NORTH WEST. via all
the most popular ro,sfes and at the otcssf Bosfen
rafes for sale by W. ID. LITTLE Agent.
Ost q diff once 81 Exchange st.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24
Proposals for City Tomb.

CITY OF PORTLAND.
January 9th, 1863.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the
- Committee Cemeteries and Public Grounds,
at the office of City Engineer until Monday the 26th
inst for the construction of Tomb in Evergreen
Cemetery. per plans and specifications which NAV
be at City Engineers Office. The COMMITTEE
the right 10 reject proposals not satisfactory
Per order of Committee.
A. X. SHURrLEFF. Chairman.
jar9 I'd
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The considerations Of he section of taxin,

The consideration of ! nc 'eouoh Of taxing
banks was resumed. a.. ..-.,-
MIR. Low of Cal, moved ;.,he ou. ehe
9th section amendatory of the po t.
treasury law, SO as to allow any IN. "1y oplaln-
ed from loans or internal revenue to 'e uepos-
tied in solvent banks, &c. Disagree " ny
one majority
Mr. White of Ohio, offered new sects, III
that nome of the money under this act shall b.
drawn from the treasury except in pursuance
of specific appropriations made by law, nor
expended in purchase of negro slaves, or as
compensation for slaves emancipated by any
State, nor for arming, equipping and support
of fugitive slaves. The amendment was re-
jected-29 against ".
Mr.. Hooper's substitute for the bill was re-
jected-3l against 81.
bank circulation 4 per cent. per annum. Re-
jected-29 against 10.
Mr.. Stevens bill was considered without
action.
The committee ordered the several bills to
be printed, and to allow members further time
to consider them.
Adjourned to Monday.
Washington Rumors-Sailing Of the Last Of
the Banks Observation-Disclosures great Bat
tie to be Fought at Murfreesboro'.
New YORK, Jan. %.
A special Washington dispatch to the Post,
says that Gen. Hitchcock, in a letter to the
Washington Chronicle, charges Gen. McClel-
Ian with disobedience to the Presidents orders
last spring.
The President and his Cabinet have been
discussing the question of proper guage for
the Pacific Railroad, and decided that it should
be five feet.
The 49th Massachusetts, regiment, the last
of Gen. Banks troops, will sail tomorrow for
New Orleans in the steamer Illinois. General
Andrews goes in the same vessel with his
staff, except Capt. Valance, Chief Quarter
master, who remains to settle claims.
The New Albany Ledger of the 10Th, has
no doubt that another great battle will soon
be fought near Murfreesboro. Gen. Rosecrans
has been effectively reinforced, and is conf
dent of victory when the great struggle comes
off.
From California-Death Of American Consul
at Guayamas-The French Encamped at
Puebla.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. %.
There were six ballotings for Senator to-
night. Phelps received forty-three votes at
one time, but only thirty-seven on the last
balloting.
SAN Francisco, Jan. %.
Dates from MaZatlan have been received
W. l.. Baker, the American Consul at Guya-
mas, was killed about the 10Th of December,
while visiting the silver mines. by the Apache
Indians.
A courier arrived at Mazatlan on the I'd,
with late dates from the City of Mexico, where
the rumor prevailed that the French had en-
camped at Puebla, and made disposition of
his forces preparatory TO attacking.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24
From California-Death of American Consul
at Guayamas-The French Encamped at
Puebla,
From tho Army of the Potomac.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF POTOMAC,
January %, 1868.
The tempestuous weather since Tuesday
last,aDd the consequent impossible state of the
roads, have rendered any advance of the army
of the Potomac beyond the Rappahannock a
matter of utter inpossibiity. The same cause
so delayed the transportation of the pontoons
and heavy artillery to the designated points as
to prevent a surprise of the enemy at the
points designated to cross. This afternoon the
clouds broke away and the influence is telling
favoraby upon the soil
Several paymasters have already arrived,
bringing joy to the soldiers and relief for their
families at home. A delay in the payment of
the actively employed may occur.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24

- A Newburyport shipbuilder has just
completed ship for owners in Liverpool and
is building another vessel on British account.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24
WANTED.

THE subscriber, having had considerable expert
Il ence in connection with manufacturing, but
without capital, wishes to make ngements with
some person having means, TO operate mil-either
cotton or woolen-and share the profits. Can give
best of reference as TO character and ability.
Please address B. WOODWARD. Box III, South
Berwick, Maine. decls eod2m
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24
From Fortress Monroe.

From Fortress Monroe.
FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. %.
Forty men were arrested to-day on James
river, among whom were the rebel Capts. VIM.
Cansey and Smith. They were arrested ut
Smiths house, and $500 worth of contraband
goods were found in their possession.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24

The large House ON the corner Of Mid
f5seS die and Willow Streets. recently occu-
lSSis pied BY Mrs. c. A. Richards a. a board
liill ing house. Possession given immedi-
haiely. For particulars enquire of
oc25 If JOHN c. PROCTOH
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24

THE commodious Chamber In the norfheriy cor.
y ner of the new brick block. corner of Lime and
Milk Streets. directly facing the market. Rent ow.
Enquire NJ Office OF
OCEAN INSURANCE CO.,
Sept 10, 1862. diff No. % Exchange ST.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-24

FOR SALE.
DORTLAND CITY BONDS.
II Government Skies.
Government 3-10.
At ST. Lawrence X. II. Bonds.
A. & n. X. X.
Casco Bank Stock.
International Bank Stock.
Mechanics Bank Stock.
Bank of Cumberland Stock.
rY-All Securities current In this market bought
ald sold by WIN. IL. WOOD.
jan2O div
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-06-27
Later From Murfreesboro.

MEMPHIS, June 2G.-Col. Carnigan of the
10th Missouri cavalry has succeeded in
routing and scattering several rebel camps
where they were gathering cattle for
Bragg's army, destroying large quantities
OF forage and bringing in the cattle. He
reports thatvigorouS efforts are making by
the rebels to gather a large mounted force
north Of the Memphis Il Charleston rail
road. They are conscripting everybody
and numbers have taken the oath of allegi-
ance and joined the rebels.
Some OF Gen. Dodge's men who were
with Col Straight have escaped and reach
ed Corinth. They report that Col Straight
destroyed and abandoned his artillery be-
fore it was captured by Forrest. They say
that Col. Straight inflicted much greater
damage than the rebels acknowledge.
A detachment of the 1st Missouri and 5th
Ohio cavalry, four hundred strong, under
command of Major Conway, of the 5th
Ohio, who were out on q reconnaissance
allowed themselves to be surrounded near
fernando, Mississippi, on the night of the
18th by Gen. Chalmers with a force of 9, 600,
they were completely routed and most of
them were captured. About one hundred
and fifty of them have returned.
The enemy are moving along our whole
line from Memphisssto Corinth. They cut
the telegraph and destroyed a small culvert
near Moscow this morning.
No boats from below to day.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-06-27
News from Rebel sources.

FORTRESS MONROE, June 2l.--The flag
of truce boat Verona arrived this morning
from City Point, with four rebel officers, as
the rebels refused to exchange our officers
for them.
The following extracts are taken from
the Richmond papers;
OsIKAU, June l6.-A desperate fight took
place on the 18th at Port Hudson. The
Contederates charged the enemy and drove
them from their tortifications, but the sit
uation at Nicksburg still engrosses all the
solicitude of the country. Heavy reinforce
ments are pouring into Grant, and large
instaiiments from the command of Rose
Grams have been transferred to the great
army investing Vicksburg. Whether Gen.
Johnston hasn't in the last hour been in
vested with authority to concentrate the
troops of the West, is bhe anxious inquiry
and the vital questions of the crisis.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-06-27
From NeW Orleans.

New YORK, June GA New Orleans
correspondent, per steamer Locust Point,
states that our siege batteries have been
opened on Port Hudson, and continuous
rain of shot and shell is being poured into
the enemy's works. Several buildings,
supposed to contain commissary stores have
been destroyed, and the rebels are known
to be suffering considerably in killed and
wounded.
An expedition had been sent against a
force of rebels collected at Clinton.
Deserters TO our lines, report the rebel
strength at Port Hudson, at 10000, at the
least, well armed, but suffering for food
Twenty y-five or thirty of our men are daily
added to the killed and wounded by the
enemy's sharp shooters.
Captain Hart, of the gunboat Albatross,
committed suicide.by blowing out his brains
with pistol, while in state of insanity,
caused by fever.
The destruction Of the bark Texana, as
well as the Lenox, by the captured tug
Boston, is confirmed.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-06-27
From Charleston.

WASHINGTON, June 2l.-The following
report has been received at the Navy De-
partment:
FLAG SHIP WABASH, PORT ROYAL HAIR
RoR, June 15.-Sir: have the honor to re-
port to the Department that on the night of
the 5th of June a steamer attempted 10 run
out of Charleston. She was turned back
by the Wisahicken, which vessel pursued
her over the bar, firing at her repeatedly.
The steamer was sunk. From subsequent
Information from two deserters from
Charleston, whom / send North by the
Massachusetts,, there is reason to believe
the vessel was the Isaac Smith. On the
night OF the 10th inst. another steamer at
tempted to run the blockade into Charles
ton by the Sanford Channel. She was
fired at by several of the vessels, but, in
the darkness, eluded them. On the next
morning at daylight she was discovered at
the north end of Folly Island, on fire,
which, however, did not destroy the vessel
She was large side-wheel steamer, and
is supposed by Commodore Turner to be
the Havelock, but this is not certainly as
certained.
BOSTON 22.-A letter from the block aiding
fleet off Charleston, says on the evening OF
the 18th inst. the rebel batteries on Morris
Island opened fire on the troops on Folly
Island, and for half an hour no notice was
| taken of the firing by our forces. Present
y SuhDDaSS IaNllpS anu
steamed up TO within good range Of the
| rebel batteries and poured in a deadly fire
from their heavy guns. The union batter
les on Folly Island now opened their fire
! and for three hours the shot and shell flew
| thick and fast. We could see that the rebel
shot fell short, while those from our batter
| les and gunboats burst in the midst of the
rebel batteries. The firing lasted until sun
| set, but the result of the engagement was
! not fully known. The rebels were seen
| carrying Oft Il number of killed and woun-
ded during the firing. The rebel rams
| came out from behind Sumter and proceed
| ed down about two miles from the Fort
where they remained until the engagement
was over, not daring to take part in the
fight. The same night the whole roadstead
for several hours by an extensive confa-
grafton in Charleston. The heavens were
lighted up for miles around.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-06-27
The Position.

New YORK, June GA Baltimore
letter of the 2lst, in the Philadelphia
Press says: Lee has massed up his army
so that his left wing rests in Maryland,
and to get supplies he has invaded Penn
sylvania. Hooker has pushed his army up
SO that his right wing rests on Pooles-
A Frederick Md letter of the Goth to
the Inquirer says: 1t is not believed that
over $1,000 men of all arms have crossed
into Maryland and Pennsylvania. They
are steadily advancing eastward and will
not stop before they reach Monacacy juno
ton, where they will be in a position to
unite with Lee near Point of Rocks in the
vicinity of Nolan's Ford, where he may
cross. Maryland Heights will thus be
com nj etnlv invested
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-06-27
Gen. Pgeassns0n's Report OF tae
Battle.

HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CoRps, Camp
near Upperyille, 5:30P. NJ. June 21st.
Brig. Gen. S. WILLIAMS: l moved with
my command this morning to Middleburg
and attacked the cavalry force of the re-
bells under Stuart and Stanley, and drove
him all day, infiicting heavy loss at every
step. We took 2 pieces of artillery, one
being a Blakely gun, together with 3 Gals
sons, besides blowing one up. We also
captured upwards of sixty prisoners, and
more are coming in, including a Lieut..
Col, Major and five other officers, besides
wounded Col, and large number of
wounded rebels left in town Of Upperville.
They left their dead and wounded on the
field, of the former I saw upwards of 20.
We also took large number of carbines,
pistols and revolvers. Our loss has been
very small both in men and horses.
never saw the troops behave better, or un-
der more difficult circumstances. Very
heavy charges were made, and the sabers
were used freely, but it was great adj
vantage to US.
(Signed) A. PLEAsANroN,
BRIG Gen'1
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Rebel Reports.

NEW YORK, June 23.-Rebel kilograms
from Mobile, June 18th, say the Rebels
repulsed our troops twenty-seven times at
Port Hudson, and that aid was close at
hand. Also a division arrived at Jackson
from Port Hudson, and states that the en-
emy was punished severely. That sarri-
son has 60 days provisions and will hold
out to the last.
NEW YORK, June 23.-Richmond papers
give accounts of the accidental explosion
of the rebel iron clad ram, Chattapogehe,
with which it was intended to make raid
upon our feet at Apalachicola. In the
capture of the steamer taken with cotton
by boats from the squadron, twelve per-
sons were killed and others badly scalded.
The ship sunk near shore, settling imme-
diately on bottom ...#a
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-06-27
Specials to the New York Papers.


WASHINGTON, June N.-The indications
are that the real design of the rebels is to
attack Washington from Maryland, and
cross the Potomac between Washington
and Edwards Ferry. EwelPs corps has
crossed at Williamsport in full force, and
contemplates moving down between Balti-
more and Washington to cooperate with
any force succeeding in crossing this side
of Harper's Ferry. 1t is claimed that Lee
is waiting for an opportunity to come thro'
Aldie and Thoroughfare Gaps to Manas-
sas. The crisis is yet to come in this capi-
tai. 49,.
better to-day and hopes are entertained of
his recovery.
A Washington special states that our
army on Saturday was very active. Sew
eral corps took up their march,
Judge fancy, on Friday last, at Balti-
more, gave an opinion that the regulations
issued by the Secretary of the Treasury, on
the 18th Of August last, in relation to in
ternai commerce, are illegal and void.
NEW YORK Hume 23.-A Chambersburg
York Cavalry had a fight Monday after
noon, two miles this side of Greencastle.
We lost2 men. After being driven from
the rebels prepared to make
a stand at the point above stated. They
had infantry thrown out as Skirmishers.
The greater portion of the rebel force is 6
miles beyond Waynesboro', toward Fred
erick. The rebels have been to Quincy.
The iron-clad Roanoke has put to sea. and
probably may bear the flag to the South
Atlantic squadron.
Advices from Wilmington state that on
one rebel brigade, Clingman's,
was there, also only one in Charleston.
Most of the troops haveg gone west.
The Herald has alreport from near vieks-
~ \
Iowa Cavalry destroyed the rail road
bridges from Lagrange TO Grenada,
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-06-27
Doings of the COpperheads at
u, SpringfieId.

ST. LOUIS, June 2.-The Democrats s
Springfield dispatch says the Clerks of the
Assembly sealed up the Journals of both
Houses and placed them in the hands of
the Copperhead Treasurer. The law saws
they shall be deposited with the Secretary
of State. The law also provides that the
Public Printer shall have an official COPY
of each days proceedings of the Legisia-
ture, which has not been complied WITH
The Clerks pretend to consider the AS
sembly yet in session. These Journals
are public property and open to all, even
while both Houses are in session. This is
part of the Copperhead plan against the
integrity of the State,
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-06-27
DOinss Of the Rebels.

lPHILADELPHIA,J June 23.-The Washing
ton Star of this morning contains the fol-
lowing special telegram:
MONoCACY JUNCTION. June 22.-The reb-
els have certainly destroyed every Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad bridge from Har-
per's Ferry to Cumberland, distance of
quite seventy miles, thus inf1icting a very
heavy damage on the road. This they
have done within the last thirty-six hours.
Gen. Kelly came up with them this morn
ing at Cumberland, drove them out of that
town, supposed in this direction. His
movements have been very prompt, and
so far successful, as he had doubtless put
to the westward.
Heavy firing supposed to be in the direc-
ton of Aldie, was heard during the morn
ing by workmen on the roof the Treasury
buiIding