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From California.-French Fleet Expected at
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Acapulco.

DAN TRANtlsCO, JAN ~.
The steamer Oregon. from Mazatlan 18th,
has arrived. Great activity prevailed in the
mining operations of Sonora and Sinaloa.
Very superior machinery was being erected at
several of the mines. The French fleet was
daily expected at Mazatlan. Three hundred
Mexican soldiers were there who would retire
TO safe distance inland and make stand
should the French occupy the city, which was
defencaless against a bombardment.
Further particulars of the bombardment of
Acapulco explains the object of the French
fleet to be a want of supplies. But the Next
cans could not fight them on the Atlantic and
feed them on the Pacific. As the ships enter
ed the harbor the Mexicans opened fire from
the shore batteries and a tort three miles from
the fleet. The shore batteries were soon silenc-
ed but the fort maintained itself After de-
stroying IL houses and damaging so the fleet
went TO sea without procuring supplies, the
Mexicans continuing their fire from the forts.
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FOUR DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of Steamship saxonia at New \ ork

NEW YORK, Jan. n.
The steamship Saxonia, from Southampton
14th, arrived at 100 p. M.
The steamship Etna arrived at Queenstown
on the 18th.
GREAT BRITAIN
1t was rumored that Napoleon had renewed
the proposal of joint mediation in America.
The London Observer says no such offer had
been made to England. The Emperor dis
tinctly intimated to Mr.. Dayton his refusal to
submit to any proposition for the settlement
of the American dispute.
The Times thinks the only way to settle the
dispute would be for the Federal Government
to dissolve itself, declaring the sovereign
independence of each State, and leave each
perfectly untrammeled to form its own con-
nections for the future-a position Of affairs
which might enable, under mutual comprO-
misses, a new federation to be formed that
should again comprise the whole of them.
The Metropolitan railway had been opened.
FRANCE.
At the opening of the Legislative Chambers
the Emperor said the condition of France
would be flourishing if the American war had
not dried one of the most fruitful sources of
our industry. public grant will be asked
for the cotton operatives. l have attempted
to send beyond the Atlantic advices inspired
by sincere sympathy, but the great Maritime
Powers not thinking it advisable as yet to act
in concert with me, am obliged to postpone
to more suitable opportunity the offer of a
mediation, the object of which will be to stop tie
effusion of blood, and prevent the exhaustion
OF America, whose future cannot be looked
upon with indifference.
Rentes lower, at 70f 10c.
ITALY.
Garibaldi has accepted the Presidency of the
new Roman committee of Action. He asks
Romans to listen more to his counsels, and
not have confidence in themselves alone.
SPAIN.
The discussion in the Spanish Senate on
Mexico continues. Senior Olazago complains
that Spain has lost two million piastres and a
great number Of troops without result He
blames Collantes for not protesting against the
caudidature of the Archduke Macmillan in
stead of supporting the interests of the Spanish
Prince tor Mexico.
SWITZERLAND.
Switzerland hopes the American Union may
maintain its vitality without foreign interview
ton.
King Ferdinand refuses the Greek crown
A British Blockade Runner Caught.
NEW YORK, Jan. q.
The Key West correspondent of the Herald
states that the neutral British blockade run
ming steamer Antonica, with cargo of powder
from England, was captured off Mobile by the
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I'd Among the rebel prisoners taken at
Arkansas Post were some hundreds of officers
Il general, l0colonels, 10 lieutenant colonies,
10 majors, 100 captains, nearly 200 lieutenants,
and miscellaneous lot of adjutants, quarter
masters, surgeons, and STAFF officers.
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sE-The Eastern Express Company have
discontinued the issuing of shinplasters, and
are redeeming those already issued as fast as
sent in. They also refuse to receive anything
but the postal currency in the way of change
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Gen. Couch to Succeed Gen. Sumner, and
w. +. Smith Gen. Franklin.-Gen. Banks
to Restore Texas to the Union.

NEW 1OKk, Jan. z.
The Times Washington dispatch states that
Gen. Couch succeeds Gen. Sumner and w. +.
Smith succeeds Gen. Franklin.
The Tribune's Washington dispatch states
that the Senate has ordered an inquiry, which
viii undoubtedly have the effect to discourage
or squech the business of giving the inteil-
gencer monopoly of certain department
news, and then paying for its publication as
an advertisement.
Upon the arrival of Gen. Butler at New Or
leans to resume command of the Department
OF the Gull, Gen. Banks will be ordered to
Texas at the head Of sufficient force for the
purpose of assisting the loyal men of that State
TO restore it TO the Union as a free Common
wealth. Thus the original plan Of the Banks
expedition will be carried into execution.
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Marine Disaster.

NEW YORK, Jan. q.
The ship Mortimer Livingston, ashore at
Carsons Inlet, had all her officers, crew and
passengers, l20 in number, saved, except
little girl and one man, who were drowned by
the upsetting of boat
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gB-We dropped in to the City Hall for a
few moments last evening, at the levee for the
benefit Of the Samaritan Association, and
found the company enjoying the dance finely
Notwithstanding the bad state of the side
walks, there was quite large gathering,
though not near so large as such benevolent
object deserves. Although the proceeds de-
rived from the levee may be small, we trust
the members Of the Association will not be
weary In well-doing.
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BY TELEGRAPH
EVENING PAPERS.
From New Orleans-Fight at Berwick's Bay
Commander Buchanan Killed


Commander Buchanan Killed.
NEW YORK, Jan. 81.
The New Orleans Delta of the 10th inst
states: We learn from Berwick that an ell
gagement took place yesterday between Gen.
Weitzefs forces and the rebels. At the time
the train LEFT it was reported that the Union
lists had Killed six and captured forty of the
rebels. Heavy cannonading was heard after
ward, which indicated that the gnnboats were
busy.
The Delta also received the following dis
patch:
Beruick Bay, Jan. 15.-I have just learned
the particulars of an affair of some Importance
which took place yesterday. Early in the day
Commander Buchanan went up the Feche with
the Calhoun, until he came to the Instructions
placed in the river by the rebels. At this
point unluckily the gunboat got aground
Commander Buchanan, however, it is said
went forward some distance, and was shot in
the head from one of the rifle pits near. A
man named Whitehurst, also belonging to the
Calhoun, was killed at the same time
Col. Thomas, of the Sth Vermont, hearing
the firing, ordered his regiment to charge the
pit, which resulted in the capture of thirty
rebels and the dispersion of the rest. have
been told that six rebels were killed. l learn,
on good authorit,", that the captain of the reb-
el gunboat Cotton was killed, and it is also re-
ported that the boat is captured.
The funeral of Commander Buchanan took
place on the 10th inst.
A letter from off Galveston states that the
rams and fortifications of Galveston are form
liable.
The rebel steamer supposed to have been
the Alabama may have been the Oveto from
Mobile. She was at that port at last accounts,
ready for sea, under command of Capt John
Newland Matiit, formerly of the United States
- ~.
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Commercial.
Per steamship Saxnuia nj New Yn,

Per steamship Saxonia at New York.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Jan. THE
sales for two days, were coo bales, including AGO
TO spectators and to exporters. The market opened
irregular and dull but reaction occasioned by
the American news per Etna, and there Is a more
buoyaut tone this morning
LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET-wheat
steady. Flour quiet and steady. Corn frmer.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARkET-Beef
heavy. Pork dull Bacon declining. Butter firm.
Lard steady. Tallow fat
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARkET-Ashes dull
Sugar quiet. Coffee steady. Rice inactive. Rosn
no sales. Spirits Turpentine nominal
LONDON MONEY MARKET. 18th, r. M-Con-
soils closed at 92J for money.
AMERICAN SECURITIES-Unted States SIS ad-
vanced higher; Erie railroad bonds advanced Id
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Educational Convention.

n adjourned meeting of the State Teachers As
IA ISOLATION will be held at Augusta the 9th and
18th inst, commencing at o'clock on Tuesday 7. NJ
Lectures and addresses will be given by gentlemen
interested in educational affairs; and Important
questions of school policy will be discussed.
All teachers. school officers and friends of educa-
ton cordially invited to be present and partic
pate in the exercises of the convention.
Free return tickets will be furnished members of
the association the following railroads: kepne-
bee Portland; kennebec Somerset; Maine Gen.
trial; Androscoggin; Portland, Saco & Portsmouth ;
and York & Cumberland.
Ladies in attendance will receive the generous hos
FATALITIES of the citizens of Augusta.
BY order of the Association,
EDW. T. WESTON, President.
Augusta, Jan. II, 1863 jan21 dtd
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GENERAL RosECRANs' ADDRESS TO HIS
ARMY.-As part Of the history of the bat
tie of Stone river, the following address OF
Major General Rosecrans TO the army, on the
morning of the Dist December, after severe
diminishing throughout the previous day
pending the great battle of the 3lst, will be
found interesting:
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The gunboat Water Witch was at Port Roy
al repairing the damage caused by the gale.
The Arago brings the re mains OF Col. Nath'l
Brown and Lieut.. Marsto,, of the Sd Rhode
Island artillery in charge of taj. Frieze.
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FROM NEW ORLEANS.

Seoessionists to be Taxed for Support of
Poor.
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NEwBERN, n. c., Jan. 20,

Capt. Ashcroft of the Sd New York artillery
stationed at Fort Hatteras, has received au-
thority from Maj. Gen. Foster to raise battal-
ion of artillery from the citizens there and
with excellent prospects of success. General
Foster is DESTROYS of the organization of loyal
native North Carolina regiments of artillery
and cavalry.
From Southern papers received here is APP
pears that great CONSERVATION and excitement
has been occasicned in the interior by the re-
ported concentration of the federal troops in
this department.
1t has been ascertained that $1,000 rebel
troops have been sent to North Carolina from
the Rappahannock and another force has been
Withdrawn from thence for the Southwest.
The rebels believe that the army of the Po-
tomac is completely demoralized and on the
eve ofmutiny hence their withdrawal of troops
to these points.
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M. l.. LEcTUREs.-It will be seen by the ad-
vertisement of the Lecture Committee, that
they intend to give the holders of season
tickets very rich treat for this and the four
coming weeks. Tonight Mason Jones on
Curran, the celebrated Irish lawyer and wit,
to be followed by Rev. III. w. Beecher, DIR.
Holland, Timothy Titcomb,) J. B. Cough,
and Wendell Phillips. With such list of
"stars," it is no wonder the spacious hall is
crowded, and that those who wish for select
seats are obliged to go an hour or more in
advance, even with the tickets to outsiders at
fifty cents each. We would suggest 20 those
who wish 10 profit by the list Of celebrities
announced above, and who have not already
secured season tickets, that for 81 ,25 they can
secure tickets for the whole by taking season
series. That will be but half the price of
single tickets, and will save all the trouble of
procuring tickets for each lecture separately.
IL single tickets were offered at the same rate,
the rush for such tickets, to hear favorite
lecturer, might crowd the season ticket-holder
out of the house, and it is needful to keep the
single tickets at high figure for the protection
of those who have paid for the course.
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The Battle at Berwick Bay.
Escape Of the Steamer oveto from Mobile.

NEW YORK, Jan. q.
The steamer Northern Light, from New Or
leans 18th, has arrived. News anticipated
Gen. Banks had issued orders assessing the
rebels TO support the poor, disposing of con-
fiscated estates, &c, and allowing produce 10
be sold in open market by well disposed per-
sons, and requiring all registered enemies TO
take the oath of allegiance; also that insults
to soldiers will be punished
New Orleans advces state that on the 14th
inst. fight occurred between Gen. WeitzeIs
brigade and body of rebels at Brunswick
Bay. The rebels had been assembling at this
place for some time, and were receiving ac
cessions daily. Gen. Weitzel was despatched
to the position TO drive them away. The fight
lasted for several hours, resulting in Union
victory, and general retreat of the rebels,
thirty of whom were taken prisoners. This
is the engagement in which Lieut.. Commander
Buchanan was killed.
1t is stated that when the pirate Oveto es-
capped from Mobile, she was chased by the
gunboat Cuyler, the latter following her to
Havana, where the Oveto arrived with 100
bales Of cotton.
1t was reported at Key West on the 22d that
the rebel pirate 0vieto had escaped from No
bile, and captured and burned Boston brig,
of Tortugas, on the 18th.
Auuross oi oeus IlOoker 10 the army OF tnc
Potomac.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF Potomac
Jan. y.
The following order has just been published
to the army:
General Orders No. L.
BY direction of the President of the United
States, the undersigned assumes command of
the Army OF the Potomac. He enters upon
the discharge of the duties imposed by this
trust with just appreciation of their respon-
sibility. Since the formation of this army he
has been identified with its history. He has
shared with you its glories and reverses with
no other desire than that these relations might
remain unchanged until its destiny should be
accomplished. In the record of your achieve
ments there is much to be proud of, and with
the blessing Of God We will contribute some
thing to the renown of our arms and the sue
cess of our cause. To secure these ends your
commander will require the cheerful and zeal
Gus cooperation of every officer and soldier
in this army. In equipment, intelligence and
vaor the enemy is our inferior Let us never
hesitate to give him battle whenever and
wherever we can find him. The undersigned
only gives expression to the feelings of this
army when he conveys to our late commander,
Maj. Gen. Burnside, the most cordial good
wishes for his future.
My staff will be announced as soon as or
ganized.
(Signed) JOSEPH HOOKER,
Maj. Gen. Com'dg
The only movement to-day is change OF
locality for the headquarters.
Rain is falling with the wind southwest.
Weather mild
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FROM NEwBERN.
Movements Of Land and Naval
Forces.
The Rebels Threatening Newbern.
Troops to be Raised from Loyal North Car.
olians.
Rebel Reinforcements around Newbern
and the Southwest.
NErv Yopx Ian 8

NEW YORK, Jan. 81.
The Post says, relative TO the expedition
from Newbern, that the gunboats and trans
ports, to the number of twenty or more, had,
up to Saturday, left Newbern aud Hatteras for
their southern destination. We have informa-
ton, however, that no troops were on board
of these vessels, but the Federal force, which
is quite large, was left in Newbern, ready to
march at short notice. The destination of the
expedition was well understood among the
nautical men, and if the accounts We have re-
ceiyed are correct, one of the most important
events of the war VIII doubtless occur. An
embarkation of the troops will unquestionably
be made. Meanwhile the rebels are threaten
ing to attack Newborn when the Federal fore
es, whose movements they appear to under
stand, shall have taken their departure. AIDE
quate precautions will be taken against sur
prise, and two or three small gunboats will be
left to guard the town.
The health of our troops was good; the per
centage of deaths was never smaller, and the
active operations which are now in progress.
will be conducted under the best auspices.
The steamer Dudley Buck, from Newbern,
has arrived. She has quite Il number of Off
GERS on furlough.
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POSTAGE STAMPs.-It must be borne in
mind that postage stamps must be presented
at the Post Office this ,reek, in order to be re-
deemed. None can be received after Saturday
next The packages are now coming in pretty
fast at the office. Already have 3S3 pack
ages been received, varying in amounts from
fifty cents to $S7, and two clerks are busily
engaged in examining the stamps. In some
Of the packages there is curious conglomer-
alton. There are sheets OF stamps never been,
used, which win be returned to those present
ing them; colonial stamps; internal revenue
stamps, which will also be returned; postal
stamps of the old Issue; and stamps which
have once been used for postage. All of this
latter class, as well as those of the old issue,
will be destroyed.
The redemption of the stamps will be com
menced at the earliest moment possible; of
which time the Postmaster will give notice.
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NEW YORK. Jan. "a.
Cotton-active; sales 5000 bales at III q Tsc for
middling uplands.
Fiour-state and Western excited and 10 a 15c
better; Superfine State IS q 80; Extra do % 1
7 20, choice do Is a 80; Round Hoop Ohio 80 a
: 50; choice do 20 az 90; Western 20; Southern
l0c better: Mixed TO good IS q 80: Fancy and
Extra 500 9 So; Canada 10 q l5c better; Extra
Is "a 8 rs.
wheat-excitcd and q &c better; Chicago spring
i AZ a 81: Milwaukee club / So az So; Amber
Iowa 60 q So; Winter Red Western So q 81;
White Western l SIS a 90; Amber State 90.
ely.
Beef-more active; Country Mess 90 a 800.
Pork-shade irmer; Mess IA 70 a IA s1t for old:
Prime Mess Is 20 a. Is go
sugars-market very strong New Orleans II a
12i; Havana IL.
Coaee-advanced &c; Java 34t
Molasses-frmer; New Orleans 40 q Al for old.
Freights to Lyerpool-dull; cotton nominal; -four
2s grain 81 a !.
wool-market excited apd decidedly higher; sales
900 lbs ceces at 61i 20; 300 bales Aestizo at "a
q IS; $50 bales Cape ats6. q 37t.
Stock Market.
NEW YORK. Jan. q.
Second Bodrd-Stocks dull and lower
Pacific Mail. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
American Gold, 1887
United States 6's 1881 registered ............ 90
United states IS 1881 coupons. 9if
United States SIS 1874 coupons. .............. 50
Treasury 3l0fhs. l2
United States SIS year certificates. 95f
United States demand notes ...................HS
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To Let.

The large House on the corner of Mid
IN" die and Willow Streets. recently occu-
llSlS pied BY Mrs. c. A. Richards As Q board
MN Ing house. Possession given immedi-
bately. For particulars enquire Of
oc25 II JOHN c. PROCTOR
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To Lei.

rUNHE commodious Chamber In the northeriy cor.
y ner of the new brick block. corner of Lime and
MIX Streets. directly facing the market. Rent ow.
Enquire at Office OF
OCEAN INSURANCE CO.,
Sept. 10. 1862. diff No. q Exchange So.
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The Capital of said Company actu-
ally paid up in cash. Is $4,000
The surplus on the slst day of Dec. ASA s04Ss4
ASSETS.
Bank of Commerce stock par value
$50. market value s52t. 100000
Globe Bank Stock, par $50, market
value 500, 100000
Continental Bank Stock, par value
$50, market value $50. 100000
Northern Bank Stock, par slOO
market value 500. 100000
Mechanics & Manufacturers Bank
Stock, par $50 market value $50, 1000 90
Lime Rock Bank. par value $50.
market value $50, $4,000
market value $50. 10000
Amount due ON Bond. 5000
Amt due the Company on which
judgment has been obtained, 1,746 so
Bills Receivable for Marine frem
Due from Agents, 5.l55 81
Cash in Banks,
Cash on hand not deposited 2,T76l3
Interest money due. and other
sets not above specided. 5000 ao4Ss4
LIABILITIES
Amount Of Losses adjusted and due
and unpaid. None.
Amount Of losses incurred and in
process of adjustment. reported,
on which no action has been taken. ll.4se
Amount Of Claims for losses resist
ed by the Company. None.
Amount of Dividends declared and
due aud unpaid, 100
Amount of Dividends. either cash
or scrip declared but not yet due.
None.
Money borrowed 1900
All other claims against the Com
ny, None.
Total amount of losses claims and liabilities, s27 Sol
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PRovIDrScEl
PLANTATIONS, CITY and County ~ Proridsnee.
S Maurap President. !. :. Parish. Secretary, OF
the Atlantic Fire and Marine Insurance Company,
being duly sworn. depos. and say that the foregoing
is a true full and correct statement OF the Affairs OF
said corporation. and that they the above deecrb
cd officers thereof =. MAURAN, President.
i. 5. PARISH, Secretary.
The State of Rhode Ifland,
City and County OF Providence.
Subscribed and sworn before me, this seventeenth
day of January, A. d. 1868.
HENRY MARTIN,
A Commissioner for the State of Maine
for the State Of Rhode Island.
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Annual Meeting.

i NAME 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 for the choice of officers. and the trans
action of any other business that may legally come
before them BY order of the Directors.
II. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Augusta, Jan. Q, ls63. janis I'd
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COOper's shop 10 Let.
ON Commercial Street, head Of Hobson s-whsrf
" Inquire Of j. III. HAMLEN
sep4u Once ON Hobson's w aFf.
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STATEMENT OF CONDITION
-oF THE
Atlantic Fire and Marine Inns. Co.,
On the thirty:drst day Of December, A. d. 1861
Made 10 the State of Maine pursuant 10 the Statute
of that State. entitled "An Act to regulate Agen-
cies of Foreign Insurance Companies"
NAME AND LOCATION

NAME AND LOCATION.
The name ofthis Company is the Atlantic Fire and
Marine Insurance Company. Incorporated in 1882
and located in the City ofProvidence, state OF Rhode
Island.
CAPITAL.
The Capital of said Company actu-
ally paid up ia cash. Is $4,000
The surplus on the 3lst day of Dec. 4534 s24bsl
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A British Blockade Runner Caught.
NEW YORK, Jan. 81.
The Key West correspondent of the Herald
states that the neutral British blockade run
ming steamer Antonica, with cargo of powder
from England, was captured off Mobile by the
steamer Pocahontas
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-03-10

ITO PIANO AND CABINET MAKERs-ro LET on
lease fora term Of years the fret Building 4sS
Broome street. doors west Of Broadway well oslr,
lated for the above the FIRST floor being abou, i0
feet deep Apply 70 ~ g. MYERs. t7G Broadway.
RIO MANUFACTURERS AND oTHERs-ro LET. IN
Il Hoboken, oose to the ferry, Block CONTAINING sx
Lcta $50 BY % feet With two story brick building qBrs0
and foundry l20xe0 Apply 70 GEORGE PLAT, $40
street. Hoboken-