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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20
Rebel account of the Attack on Petersburg.

! Rebel account of the Attack on PetersJarg.
WASHINGTON. June 49,
The Petersburg Va. Express of Thursday
says We learned last evening, that the main
point of attack was on the City Point road, at
a distance of 90 or 10 miles from town. At
an early hour the enemy advanced with at
least seven regiments of infantry, and one Of
cavalry, upon some breastworks thrown up
hastily during Tuesdy night at Tay lor's Farm.
They were held in check by Ferribees 4th n.
q. cavalry and Graham's Petersburg battery
for four hours, who fought bravely, but were
finally compelled to fall back before over
whelming numbers.
Ferribee's men inflicted severe loss upou the
enemy, aud Graham's battery shelled masses
of his men with admirable effect. Our men
retired in good order, and sustained but few
casualties. During the fight it is stated that
Graham lost one gun, in consequence of loss
Of horses.
The enemy demonstrated at other points all
along our lines, but his attacks were feeble
and easily repulsed. Our sharpshooters did
admirable execution, picking the enemy off
whenever he showed himself. 1t is estimated
that this arm of the service placed not less
than sixty Yankees hors du combat Along
our lines yesterday a few prisoners were
taken.
II was asceftalned before dark that the enc
my had massed very heavy force on our lett,
and especially on the City Point and Prince
George Court House roads. 1t seems the
enemy charged on our batteries commanding
these roads, coming in line of battle six or
seven columns deep. The brunt of tine as
sault was sustained by the Goth and 10th regi-
ments of Wise's brigade and Sturdivants bat
terry OF four pieces. Three furious assaults
were made, the enemy coming mp with yells
and making most determined efforts to carry
the works. Our troops received them with
a terrific volley each time, sending the enemy
back broken and discounted. fourth as
sault was made with such overwhelming num-
bers that our forces found it impossible to re-
sst the pressure and were compelled TO give
way. The enemy now pushed over our works
in streams, captured three of our pieces and
turning them on our men, opened upon them
an inficting fire, which caused them to leave
precipitately. The position gained by the
enemy is most important one. Our Gener-
ais are fully aware Of this and we shall I'M
doubtedly have hot work to-day"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20
Maine Central Railroad Company.
Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 30,
1864, at WateryiIie

FANHE Stockholders are hereby notified that the
l. Annual Meeting of the Stockhold.rs of the
Maine Central Railroad Company will be held at
Town Hall in Wateryille, on Wednesday, June 90
lowing articles, viz
1st-fo hear the Reports of the Directors and
treasurer OF aid Company, and act thereon.
2d-fo make choice OF q Board of Directors for
the ensuing year.
s. p. BENSON. Clerk.
waterville, May 81, 1864. junesdtd
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Various Items.

~, PHILADELPHIA, June 10.
Ill ne sales at the Sanitary Fair amount to
sooo,ooo, and the contributions In cash to
S4so.ooo. The lair will not be closed until
the Both inst
New YORK, June 10.
The steamer Thomas A. Scott from Now
Orleans has arrived. Gen Franklsn and STAFF
are passengers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20

SABBATH SCHOOL FEsTIvAL-The Sab
bath School Of the Central Church, and the
ladies OF the Society, are preparing for a grand
Exhibition and Festival to be given on the az
ternoon and evening OF the Fourth Of July, in
Mechanics Hall. The exhibition will include
singing by the scholars, instrumental music,
recitations, dialogues and tableaux. The la
dies will provide strawberries and cream, ice
cream, with other refreshments
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20

sH-The young woman who attempted to
drown herself Friday evening, was sent to
the poor house on Saturday. She gave her
name as Ellen Helpin, and has a mother and
sister residing in this city. She pretends she
had no knowledge of her attempt to drown
herself. She is undoubtedly laboring under
alteration OF mind.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20
From the !goufh,resf

MEMPHIS, June 10.
The steamer Pioneer, from Yicksburg, with
forty passengers on board, has arrived. She
was fired on at eleven different points by
musketry. No damage done.
Another body of seventy straggers from
Sturgis' expedition got in last night. Among
them were twenty negroes.
Gen. Sturgis has been relieved
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GenteeI Residence for Sale.

A FINE two STORY House. containing eleven
IA rooms and abundance OF closets, centrally To-
Gated. in an excellent neighborhood, abou, three
minutes walk from the Post Office The house is fin
ished in good style, is abundantly supplied with
hard and soft water. is heated by furnace and gas
Is carried TO every room small neat stable stands
on tho lot. his property is in good condition and
very desirable and cannot fail 10 meet the views of
any person desiring a comfortable and gentetl resi-
dence. Terms of sale easy. Apply to
PRENrlSS LaRING.
Daily Press Office.
Portland June lS 1864
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20

eTMr. Gray Of Mass, lost his pocket
book In this city Saturday, somewhere be-
tween Commercial Street and the Warren Mar
ket. Hcontained about sl400 10 bank bills
A liberal reward will be bestowed upon the
finder.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20

THEATRE.- Manager Myers opens the
Theatre. for short season, this evening at
Deering Hall. His Stock Company is strong
one and be will produce many novelties. Mr.
Myers is indefatigabe in his endeavors to ca
ter for the amusement OF the public, aud we
hope he will receive liberal announcement
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20

eI-Mr. L. N. Perry Of Cape Elizabeth, has
shown us sprig from an apple tree in his gar
den on which are three young apples just tax.
ing shape, and springing from the same stem
Is small but beautiful rose in full bloom
The odor, however, is that of the apple bios
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20
CopartnersIip Notics,

NOTICE is herewith given that the firm of NJ.
~ Bradt Co. has this day been dissolved by Mr.
Whitley the one partner or sad firm, withdr awing
bis share of inye tmeLt and personal services All
debts due sad firm are to be paid TO Mr. Bradt enly
and all claims against said firm contracted before
this date, TO be pad by said NJ. Bradt, and from
this date the business will be under the entire con-
troll aud style of NJ BRADT
June lS-d3w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20

g-The July number OF the Lady's Friend
IAN excellent periodical, handsomely embel-
lished and filled with choice reading-has been
received at A. Robinson's, No. 81 Exchange
Street Price-S2 per year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20

nrThe alarm Of fire a little after nine
O'Clock last evening, was occasioned by the
burning OF an old box car that had been used
for wood shed at the foot of Salem lane
1t was set on fire by boys.
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nIA friend informs us that on Friday
Gorhan, he heard the o'clock bell in the city
ring as distinctly as though it had been with
In hundred rods of his house.
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Notice.

HAVING sold our interest in the Dry Goods bu-
Il siness in Portland to Messrs. b. n Hamilton
Co. we wish TO acknowledge the liberal and con-
stantly increasing patronage we have received for
the past eight years and TO recommend all our Gus
toners and the public to the concern
Mr.. G. w. Robinson win remain at the store for
the 20 settle the accounts OF the concern. All
persons having unsettled aeeouI Is viii confer IA
vor by adjusting them at once.
Mr. Robinson will also continue TO act as aRenf
for the Weed Sewing Machine Manufacturing Com
pany. c. W. ROBINSON q CO.
iune17eodtf
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House and Land ON Atlantic s..
Al AmcfiOm

ON Tuesday June 2sth at O'Clock r. NJ, on the
" premises, we shall sell at auction tho very dssi
rsble House on Atlantic street, No. 9. II IL two
story wooden house. with barn and ofhev out bousfs
connected. There are two parlors. dining room.
two kitchens ana one bed room the lower noor
and eleven finished rooms and fine closets In the
honse-a good cellar, abundance hard and son wa
ter-and the house well finished. The location
health end the neighborhood good, Title clear
sale positive, terms easy. For particulars please call
on
HENRY BAILEY CO.. Auctionssrs.
June ls-dtd
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Tinman and Machinists,

EOR SALE-one set of Tinman's Tools and Ma
l. chimes in good order, at price mn,h below the
cost Of new. Also a set of Tinman's working pat
terms.
One Engine Lathe, five feet long, all iron Except
the side rails at The bottom in good order with top
pulley. Price 5000. Addre
BENJAMIN FURNISH
June lS-d&wlw Bruins wick, Maine.
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For the Islands .

s On and after June 18th the steamer
.k2rr2SaSAs CASCo will until further notice
leave Burnham's Wharf for Peal 4
and Cushing's Islands at and TO- 30 A. NJ, and
and 80 NJ. Returning will leave Gu hin ~
al y ~ and IL 10 A. M, and 2, s6 aud 5.l5 r. M
June edit ~ vs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20

tention of the United States government to
terminate the treaty arrangement of 1917 in
respect to the naval force in the docA, at the
end of six months. The resolution was then
passed
Mr.. Brandiger reported bill authorizing a
survey to be made Of the land at New Lon
don for the naval depot, dc.
Mr.. Kelley reported substitute for the bill,
authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to APP
point commissioners to select site for navy
yard or depot in the western waters.
Mr.. Washburne offered a substitute, author
izing the Secretary Of the Navy to accept the
site at Cairo for the same purpose, pending
which the House adjourned.
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PoRrIAxp. june 18th. 1884

NOTICE is hereby given that 1t is the intention Of
~ the City Council to change the grade Of High
street, between Congress ard Cumberland stresfs
and that the Committee en- Streets, sc will meet
on said street on Monday, 20i inst at O'Clock r.
NJ for the purpose of hearing all parties interested
Per order Committee on streets, &c
j. Z. D0NNELL, Chairman.
June l6-dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20
INTERNATIONAL BANK


special Meeting.
The stockholders of this Bank hereby noti-
fed that Special Meeting ill be held at the
Bank ON Monday, the goth day of June. at three
o'clock 4 NJ. to consider whether they will take any
action in relation TO changing the Bank from its
present charter to charter under the rational Bank.
ing Lawi-and to determine whether they will ae-
cept of the charter ofthe First National Bank OF
Portland now held by the Directors Of the Interna.
tional Bank.
BY Order of the Directors
W. 4. GOULD. Cashier.
Portland, June 4, 1864. Juue6eodtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20

eBrOur readers no doubt have noticed in
our columns the card OF Manly & Sawyer
They are the only parties in this city and vi
cinity who make the prosecution of claims
against the government their exclusive bust
ness. Many claims are suspended by reason
OF small mistakes on the part OF inexperien-
ced attorneys and agents. They are energetic
and reliable men and we heartily Recommend
this firm to the public.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20

FOREIGN ExPoRTs.-The foreign exports
nom this port last week, amounted in value to
t3s,099 IS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20
Valuable Real Estate Tor Sale.

49, The property in wes,bfock, near ssccarap-
Ma; pa Village known the Pierce place, ana
LII lately occupied BY j. r. Rich, Esq VIII Be
sold BY auction, on the premises, ut 10 O'Clock
A NJ. Tuesday, June 2lst, 1864. There are 10 acrss
OF land. well cultivated. good orchard. well bail
two story house. barns and carriage house
Can be examined at any time previous 10 the ssis
Terms cash. T. NJ. PATTEN Auctiopesr
June 8. 1854. ara
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20

REAL ESTATE AT AUcTIoS.-Henry Bailey
d Co. viii sell, on the premises, at 3 o'clock
this afternoon, some valuable lots OF land on
Vaughan Stseet, near the residences of Hon. J.
B. Brown and George. w. Woodman, ESQ.,
They are some OF the most desirable lots in
the city. See the advertisement.
Tomorrow at 3 o'clock P. NJ. they will sell,
on the premises, the Scott Dyer Estate in Cape
Elizabeth A most valuable property.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20
Auction Sale Of Permits TO Cut
Timber In Cansda--- II. al Estate IN
Grand Falls, N. h..

nv ERE viii be sold at public suction At the odies
Il OF dsnry Haley Co, Exchange street. Port.
land, Maine, on Thursday. June 3Uth, lS64 At 10
O'Clock A. N. to clote a concern.
Licenses Nos. and TO cut timber &c.. In Cana
da. on the north-west bra, eh OF the river ST. John
where il Is ntersected by the boundary line between
Canada and the State Of Maine-and extending M
said river 10 its source not TO exceed. however
miles By ~ miles each side, or 80 square miles.
Also, certain parcel of Real Estate situated 81
Grand Falls. In the County OF Victoria. and af the
present time occupied and improved BY WIN. b.
West. Esq. and formerly owned BY George Young,
containing three (3l with buildings On
the same.
Tor further particulars inquire OF the auctionser
JERSEY, FLETCHER CO..
Portland, Maine.
may26dI awtou 5thentftoiuueeO
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20
PORTLAND AND VICINITY
Municipal Court-June Is.

John Hayes, whose case in resisting pc
lice officer we mentioned Saturday, was ar
ranged and pleaded guilty. He was fined SIC
and costs, and in default of payment was com.
mitted to Jail.
John Burns pleaded guilty to search and
seizure process, and paid the fine OF $40 and
costs.
Martin Clary also pleaded guilty to search
and seizure process, and paid the of 500 and
costs.
William Quail, for drunkenness and disturb
ance, was fined IS and costs, which he paid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-20
Boarding.

A RESPECTABLE Private Boarding HOUSE.
IA just opened. being newly fitted up. At II Free
str ct, for Gentlemen with or witont their families
Suits Of rooms for families. june17dlws
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II are Q In an ce!

MALE d FEMALE AGENTS WANTED
Two travel in all parts of the State in pleasant
Il and money making business on salary or com.
mission Our agents making from 81 TO SO per
day. We will send sampes with instructions, on
the receipt OF - cents. Please call or address
=. II. CUTTING CO.
229 Congress street, Portland.
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AUCTION SALES.


WE shall sell at Auction on MONDAY June TO-
w at3 O'Clock, +. NJ. that very desirable LOT OF
LAND, on the corner of Zine and Vaughn stIeets.
formerly owned by Hon l.. ID. M. sweat. now own
cd by DR.. Ludwig containing about 1900 ieet This
lot Is opposite the residence of @ w. Woodman.
Esq and backs UPON the estate Of Hon. J. b. Brown
u Is the most desirable unoccupied lot at .Court
End Part of the purchase money may remain ON
mortgage II desired
ne above Ia believed to be the most desirable lot
oneIeu al Auction the present For views Of
scenery, water, e mount aims II Il
ed II moi unequaIled.
HENRY BAILEY q CO, Auetionscrs
June " did
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Portland Athenmul,r .

fHSHE Annual Meeting Of the Proprietors of the
Portland Athenaum for the choice of officers
ana the transaction of other business will be holden
at the Library Room oa Wednesday. June %. at ~
O'Clock L. ii. All books belonging to the library
inst.
NATHAN WEBB, Secretary.
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+. III. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.


WASHINGTON, June lS-S.4o Il. Nj.
To Maj. Gen. Dir - This evening dis
patch from City Point, dated at o elock this
morning, has reached the Department. It re-
ports that our forces advanced yesterday to
within about mile Of the front OF Petersburg,
where they found the enemy occupying new
line Of entertainments. which, after successive
assaults, we failed to carry, but hold and have
entrenched our advanced positions within the
enemy's line. It's inferred that Beauregard
has been reinforced from Lees army.
NO report has been received by the Depart
ment, concerning the casualties Of our army
in its operations, since crossing the James
river, except the death OF Maj. Morton, men
toned yesterday.
Gen. Sherman reports that the enemy gave
way last night In the midst of the storm and
darkness, and at daylight our pickets entered
his lines from right to left. The whole army
is now in pursuit as far as Chatahoolha. 1
start at once for Martha.
No military intelligence from any other
quarter has been received o-day.
tSignedl EDWIN NJ STANTON.
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EDWARD VI. PATTEN,
Commission Merchant 4 AuctiOnee

Has removed to the spacious store II
Exchange Street. four doors below
Merchants Exchange.
VIII receive eonsignments Of Merchandise OF
every description. for public private sale ealss
of Real Estate. Vessels, Cargoes, Stocks and Mer-
chandise solicited. Cash advances made, With
prompt sales and returns. mch12 d1y
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nN Wednesday. June q, at Q O'Clock p. ~. On
~ the premises we shall sell the two story wooden
House on Paris street. No. - The hopseis nearIy
new-nnished thoroughout. and good repair-and
will accommodate two families; a good cellar and
plenty soft water The lot IS feet on Paris street
and 30 feet deep. The house Is 80 situated that
another house lot can be used on the lot.
tunelldtd HENRY BAILEY q CO.. Auct,rs
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Trapaui salt Anoat.
q 000 HHDS. Trapani Sat cargo Of ship
O,OOO "Rochambeau" for sale bv
june lsdsw DANA q CO,
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Administrators Sale

Rf virtue of license from the Judge of Probate
IL OF Cumberland County, l shsll sell AZ publio
auction on Tuesday, June 81 1854 at two O'Clock p.
Nj on the premises, the following real e.
tate belonging to the estate of Marx De erirs late Of
Brldgton, In said county Of Cumberland, dec< ased
and described in the inventory of said estate q FOL
lows:-Paris Of lots numbered eleven in the fourth
thirty acres, purchased Of B. K Carsley sslo
land y situated about half mile from the VILLAGE
Of N Brtdgton, on the road leading TO sweden. ana
has on II moving helds. Containing about tu Give
acres, nearly walled in,-about nine acres pasfur-
ing-and the balance covered with fns growth Of
wood and timber.
Terms Of sale. one half cash. balance In one wee.
with interest," and good personsl security
LEVI CRAM, Administrators.
Bridgton, May 10, 1854. dmayawsGIw
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valuable Real Estate in Cape Ell
Zabeth, mt Auction.

Underwriters Sale Of Lumber and Ker.
osene Oil
IOR account Of whom il may concern On yx.<
Il 2lst, at IL O'Clock NJ, on Franklin wharf III
Portland, Me-. will be sold
About 25637s Feet Pine Boards,
$3.50 Spruce Piank
$3.50 Pine Plank,
6O,Il3 Spruce Stripe
FIFTY SLOATS SOWING MACHINES.
Also 500 Cases Downer's Kerosene on, 10 gsIlops
each. In bond, being cargo of ship George Turner
junel6dtd HENRY BAILEY CO., Aucf'rs
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TO THE AFFLICTED
DIR. w. N. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician.
.t No. N Clapp's Block,

MOULD respectfully announce to the citizens Of
w Portland and vicinity. that be has permane emit
the worst forms of disease in persons who have tried
other forms of treatment In vain, and curing pa
tients in short time that the question IL often
asked. do they stay curedr To this question
will say that all that do not stay cd, We will
doctor the second time for netting.
Dr. d. has been practical Electrician fer twenty.
years. and 10 also regular graduated physician
Electricity 10 perfectly adapted to chronic diseases
In the form Of nervous sick headache; neuralgia
In the head neck, or extremities; consumption when
In the acute stages where the lungs not fully
involved; acute chronic rheumatism, scrofula hip
diseases white swellings spinal Diseases curvature
of.the spine, contracted muscles, distorted limbs,
palsy or paralysis st. vitas Dance. STAN.
mering or hesitancy OF speech, dyspepsia, indiges-
tt)n, constipation and liver complaint, pieswecur
every that can be presented; asthma, bronchi.
tis STRUCTURES Of the chest, and al forms Of female
aonplsiuts.
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by D1eCtr1c1ty

by T1eCtr1C1ty
The Rheumatic. the equity, the lame and the lasy
leap with Joy, and with the agility ana easnc
ity Of youth; the heated brain IL cooled ths Host
bitten limbs restored, the unconth deform,nes re
moved; faintness converted 10 vigor, weakness 70
stren the blind made see, the dear 70 hear and
the palsied form to upright the oiemlsnes o.
nSeyspted; the eslamities Of old age obviated, and
A active circulation maintained'
Il DIES
who have cold hands and feet; weak stomachs !;
ANA and weak backs; nervous and sick headache;
di,riness and swimming In the head, with indiges-
tion and constipation Of the bowels pain In the side
aud back; leucorrh@a, Tor whitesl; fhlltng Of the
womb with internal cancers; tumors, polypus, and
All that long train diseases will find in Electric
ity sure means Of cure. For painful menstruatiop,
too profuse menstruation and all of those long line
Of troubles with young ladies' Electricity 10 certain
specific. and WILL In short time restore the suderef
20 the vigor of health.
rWs Aare an Electro Chemical apparatus for
extracting Mineral Poison from the system such -
Mercury, Anthony, Arsenic, &c. Hundreds who
are troubled with sfin joints, weak backs, and vnrt
ous otherdficulties. the direct cause Of which. In
nine cases Of ten h the effect OF poisonous drugs
can be restored to natural strength and vgor By thu
use Of from i've TO eight Baths.
once hours from se'sloek A. =. to MI II
O; and to p. II.
Conssltstios Free. yl4issdt
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Portland Army Committee
u. s. Christian Commission.

Chairman. 7. Il. Hayes receives Stores at ITO Mid.
die street.
CommeIci street.
Secretary, Henry Il. Burgess, receives Letters at
50 Commercial street.
Andrew J. Chase, DR.. W. X. johnson.
junelsdtt arE