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The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
From Memphis.

CAIRO, H., Aug. 20.
Advices from Memphis says Gen. Washburn
has issued an order permitting the cotton now
IN Memphis to be shipped North; also estab-
fishing supply stores In the district of Ten
and stating the amount OF supplies which may
be imported TO such places.
Memphis Is limited to $l0O00,006 and Co
lumbus to $4,000. Supplies are to be sold
only by loyal merchants to loyal persons re-
siding in the limits OF the districts.
The order also provides that no contraband
Of war, nor liquors, drugs, medicines, salt,
cotton, cords or gray cloth shall be imported,
except with the approval of the Commanding
General. Merchants In Memphis having cords
or gray cloth are ordered Immediately to ship
them to some loyal State.
Gen. Washburn compliments his officers
and men and the Memphis militia for their
prompt and soldierly conduct in defence OF
the city against the rebel forces of Forrest.
The best estimates place our losses in the
raid on Memphis at Is killed, so wounded and
l40 missing, the latter including 50 citizens,
The raiders are said TO have captured 229
prisoners
The rebel loss at Hernandez on Sunday
night was 80 killed, 100 wounded and 80 mis-
sing.
The Government transport j. G. Miller was
captured, plundered and burned on the 18th
on the Arkansas river, between Pine Bluff and
Little Rock, by guerrillas. All persons on
board, including Soldiers were taken prisoners.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29

DEMOCRATIC EXPECrATIoNs.-Ben. Per-
ley Poore, in writing from the Clifton House,
where. he says, zone half the Democrats who
intend to figure at Chicago. either as dele
gates, substitutes or outside operators, have
made it convenient to call during the last
fortnight" says:
Il have not seen the first delegate who be-
lieves that Mr.. Lincoln can be defeated, fall
though some growl about probable military
interference with the freedom of ballot in the
border States, but they want 10 get peace
doctrines before the people, and they are viii
ling 70 wait four years more. Indeed, heard
a leading New York Democrat declare to-day
that If Lincoln would but "go in for peace o,
ignoring the niger question: he would go in
for Lincoln. A long-haired chap in seedy
gray, who is an escaped secesh prisoner from
the camp at Sandusky, didn't seem to see it
in that light"
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
BY TELEGRAPH
ToTHE
Portland Daily Press.
OFFICIAL NEWS DISPATCH.
LATER FROM MOBILE.
Fort Morgan in our Possession |!
FROM GEN. SHERIDAN'S ARMY.
REBEL FORCES FALLING BACK.
OFFICIAL NEWS DISPATCH.
LATER FROM MOBILE.
Fort Morgan in our Possession
FROM GEN. sHERIDAN's ARMY.
REBEL FORCES FALLING BACK

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S-8 A. M.
To MOI. Gen. Dir A dispatch from Gen.
Grant, just received, states that the Richmond
papers OF yesterday eth announce that Fort
Moegan is in our possession. 1t Is not stated
whether the fort was surrendered or whether
it was blown up.
Another dispatch gives the following ex-
tract from the Richmond Examiner of yester-
day:-"Fort Morgan is in the enemy's posses
sion. Whether blown up or evacuated is not
known"
Gen. Sheridan. in dispatch dated yester
day at 2 1-2 =. NJ, reports:
"The enemy left my front last night, falling
back to Smithield or middle way. We cap
tured l0l prisoners yesterday and inflicted
loss OF $50 killed and wounded. There have
been few ieints to cross the river by cavalry
at Williamsport. but there was no strength
shown. The indications to day are that they
will fall hack out Of the valley. Other reports
state that the enemy is leaving the Shenan-
doah Valley"
Nothing has been received from Gen. Sher-
man for two days.
tSignedl Z. M. STANTON,
Secretary OF War.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
The Chicago Conrention.

CHICAGO, Aug. %.
EreniRg-The National Union Mass Con-
vention at Bryan's Hall, was largely attended.
Amos Kendall, President.
Resolutions were adopted denouncing the
administration; declaring the only solution OF
our troubles is in the displacement OF the
present administration; that the dec alton OF
the Southern leaders as well rs President Lin
coins ultimatum, are alike impracticable and
fayoring the earliest return OF peace, attain
able on basis OF the constitution and the
Union.
Mtdnight-The mass meeting to night was
large and boisterously enthusiastic.
Three different meetings were organized.
Among the speakers were Leslie Coomts of
Kentucky, ex-Goy. Weller OF California, and
others.
The meeting was exceedingly enthusiastic
for Mcclellan.
1t is rumored tonight that the Ohio delega-
ton will bolt il Mcclellan is nominated; that
the Kentucky delegates will bolt If the Guth-
rie delegation Is recognized; that Senator
Sprague has brought the news that Mr.. Lin
coin is willing 10 withdraw; that the New
York delegation is doubtful for Mcclellan
The latter rumor, as well as the others, create
considerable excitemen.
Tie vote OF the New York delegation, 1t is
believed. will decide the nomination.
The various delegations to the National
Democratic Convention are now full, the few
vacancies existing yesterday having been nled
by the selection OF substitutes. No apparent
changes have occurred in the views OF the diff
iereDt delegations as 10 the most available
candidate, with the exception that Mcclellan
seems TO gain strength with the New England.
delegates.
1t is estimated that there are $4,000 strang-
ers in this city, who have come to watch the
proceedings of the conventions here.
The wigwam where the National Demo
cratic Convention is TO ce held has been
crowded to-day with visitors. The building
erected for the special purpose Is capal lie of
accommodating 1900 persons. 1t is in the
form Of amphitheatre, is well lighted and ven
tiated, and neatly decorated, and is beauti-
fully situated on the shore of Lake Michigan.
The delegates to the Convention will OCCUPY
the platform in the centre, which is capable
of seating several hundred.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
From Me Army before Richmond
The Assault on Hancock's Forces.

WASHINGTON, Aug. q.
1t is stated unofficially that at the time of
the attack on Gen. Hancock he was engaged
In the work Of destroying the Weldon rail
road, and his men being scattered along a con-
siderable line, the rebels were able to do some
damage before our forces could be consolida-
ted. The rebels captured some guns, it is
said by the aid OF their shsrpshooters, who
we're concealed in cornfield, who shot the
horses and men, aud then made rush upon
the guns. dragging them within their skirmish
lines, but it is doubtful II they got any of them
off the field. These batteries as reorganized,
consist of only four guns to a battery, and,
consequently, if the rebels had succeeded In
carrying of all the four batteries they are re-
ported TO have had at one time, it would been
but sixteen guns.
Gen. Barlow's division. I'd corps, Is said to
have lost considerable in prisoners at the time
Hill made his first onset. Terrible were the
losses Of the rebels, and they we're obliged to
retreat, leaving US again in possession of the
coveted Weldon railroad.
New YORK, Aug. %.
The morning papers contained nothing adj
ditional about Thursdays battle.
The Hagerstown dispatch to the Herald,
dated Goth, states that the enemy endeavored
to cross the river at Wiliamsport and other
places, but were prevented by our forces.
A dispatch from the cavalry headquarters,
dated Saturday night, states that no rebels
have as yet crossed the river, and that all is
quiet at Shepardstown, Wiliamstown and
Hagerstt wn.
A Harpers Ferry dispatch to the Herald,
dated the 9th, states that careful reconnois-
sance that morning developed the fact that
the rebels had Withdrawn from our front dur
ing the night. The cavalry pushed on and
occupied ChaTlestown without meeting the
enemy.
The opinion prevails that Grants recent
move necessitates the recalling of Early to
Richmond, while some conjecture that he in
tends crossing into Maryland at Shepards-
town or Wiliamsport.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 2S.
A letter from the army oil the Potomac, dat
ed yesterday, says the portion of the line of
the Weldon railroad recaptured by the rebels
on Thursday extends from Reams station
about three miles northwardly. The road had
been previously destroyed, and cannot be Of
any use TO the enemy while we continue to
hold portion of 1t north, and between that
and Petersburg. The latter portion is secure
ly In our possession.
Everything was quiet along the entire front
at last accounts, with the exception Of picket
firing, and both parties were engaged In bury
ing the dead and caring for the wounded.
A letter from the upper Potomac says the
rebel cavalry force was last seen at Cherry
Run. eleven miles west west of Hagerstown,
ON Friday.
The Smelling of Wiliamsport by the enemy
from the opposite side of the river on Friday
did no damage to individuals, but three houses
were somewhat damaged.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29

aor,.. -. cages, a Harnesses,
zion.
nj Au> a,
~ Saturday, Sept. 81. at sno H.rns s,ss.
Lime sueef, Horses, Carriage >ra Wa ons
S I ss Sarry ais, Top Buegs. Cone -es; come
Ssnny Limos. Express Wagon and Harne-
OF each new and second had
Aug 8-dtf W. AuetH
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
From Gen. sherman's Ar,ny.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 20.
The Gazette has dispatch from Atlanta
which says Fitzpatrick has destroyed the Ma
con railroad in several places, tearing up about
fourteen miles; also burned train OF sup
plies for the rebels en- route TO Atlanta. On
his return he met the rebels Ia strong force,
totally defeated them, capturing four stand Of
colors, six cannon aud 600 prisoners. After
wards met another force, who pressed him so
heavily he was obliged to abandon all but two
guns and most of the prisoners He made an
entire circuit of Atlanta and reached Decatur
with leo men, aud inflicted severe damage on
the rebel Notifications.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29

BROWNS COMMERCIAL COLLEGE. - Mr..
Brown, whose health had become somewhat
impaired by constant application to business,
found ii absolutely necessary to take leave of
absence for a few weeks, for the purpose of
awaiting himself OF change Of air, exercise,
and such invigorating amusements as his
physical system demanded. He has now re-
turned, much improved in health, aud is ready
TO devote his time TO his classes as heretofore.
Some of the best accountants and business
men of our city have been educated at Browns
Commercial College, which affords every facil-
ity that can be desired 10 obtain athorough
business education. Mr.. Brown has been so
long and fayorably known in this city that a
statement Of the advantages of his college
would be like carrying coal to Newcastle"
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
The Forthcoming Draft.

We are suspicious that slight misappre-
hansion exists in the public mind as TO the
time when the draft is to take place. 1t is
generally supposed that it has been ordered
for Sept. 9TH. We are told by those who claim
TO know, that so far is this common impress
sion from being correct that the draft has not
yet been ordered at all. The Provost Mar
shals have been directed to have their enroll
ments made up and perfected by the 9th of
Sept, but the order for the draft itself re-
mains TO be promulgated,
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29

PERsoNAI.-Adjutant Charles +. Larrabee,
OF the Maine Both, arrived at his home in this
city, Friday evening, from Annapolis, on a
furlough OF twenty days. He was confined
by Illness in the Naval Hospital at Annapolis
some weeks.
Capt. Jones and Lieut.. Motley, Co. l, so,h
Maine, both of this city, were in the hospital
when Adjutant Larrabee left, but were doing
well.
Lieut.. Charles b. Hall, of Co. l, 3oth Maine,
arrived home Saturday evening. from New
Orleans, where he was left sick when his regi
ment came North. He has furlough fol
sixty days.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
From Nassau,

NEW YORK, Aug. n.
A Nassau letter of the goth states that the
steamer Fox had arrived there from Charles
ton, having thrown overheard 1870 bales of cot
ton while being chased. The steamers Lucy
and Syren, with cotton, from Wilmington, had
also arrived.
The barque Lexington was burned on the
10th, of Hog Island, by the Ignition of jar
OF vitriol, and is a total loss.
The new pirate Electric Spark was of Mas
sau on the I'd, and was cruising off that port.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
From Netc Orleans.

: New YORK, Aug. %.
The steamer Thomas Scott, from New Or
leans 10th, arrived this MORNING. She re-
ports that while off Charleston Thursday
morning heard heavy firing.
The steamer Yazoo arrived at New Orleans
on the 10th
The Fung Shung was to sail on ahe 2lst for
New York.
There Is no army or navy news in the New
Orleans papers.
Capt. Buckley, per the Thos. Scott, reports
that when passing Mobile Bay our land forces
had planted mortars within 800 yards Of Fort
Morgan.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
Political.
NEW York. Aug. 2.

New YORK, Aug. IS.
The Herald's Chicago special dispatch states
that Senator Sprague arrived on Friday night
with an official document or agreement from
President Lincoln, OF his withdrawal as a can
didate for reelection. 1t is understood that
Senator Sprague aud others have gone to JOLT
ct, ILL.,, to agree on candidate to present to
the new Republican convention, and that
Minister Adams, now in England, will be the
man.
The meeting of the peace party on Satur-
day afternoon was fizzle.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
MERCHANDISE.

Spruce shipping Boards.
10000 h ard. ,es Gan: an: ~ Saved Spruce
j. ID. HAMLEN, Hobson's Warf.
Portland, Ne.
Aug 2f-d4w
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
SOLDIERS received and discharged at Port
land Soldiers Home for the week ending Aug.

SOLDIERS received and discharged at Port
land Soldiers Home for the week ending Aug.
9th:
Receiued-David Hopkins, Co. A, 10th Me. !;
George b. Stevens, |, 5Sth Mass; Michael Gal
lagher, G. 18th Me-. Caleb II. Knowlton, L,
Sth do; EdsCn Corthele, II, LIST Me- Heavy
Artillery; George II. Richardson. A. 18th Me
Abraham Newton, 18th do; Henry Hopkins,
A, 9th do; George w Spears, G, 10Th do
Henry Merrell, (, 32d do; Willard b. Hill, G.,
10Th do; Levi NJ. Garcelon, E, do Horace
Wright, c, LIST Me. Cavalry; Selwin Head. b,
32d Me-; Richard Canon, II. LIST Heavy Artil-
lery; John Young, G, 10Th Me-; Albert Cup
Ply, i, LIST Me. Heavy Artillery; Charles X.
Calef, b, do; George W. Bryant, G., LIST ID. C..
Cavalry; George A. Varney, ID, do; David
Spredbury, II, 18th N. H.; Byron b. Brown,
B, 10th Me-; Alvah n. Ham, ID, 32d do; James
Coulyer, ID, 30th do; Jonathan ID. Snow, c,
18th do.
Dischdrged-David Hopkins, George b.
Stevens, Michael Gallagher, Caleb Ii. Knowl-
ton, Edison Corthele, George w. Richardson,
Abraham Newton, Henry Hopkins. George
w. spears, Henry Merrell, Horace Wright,
Selwin Head, Richard Canon. Albert Guppy,
Charles X. Calef. George w. Bryant. George
A. Varney. David Spredbury. returned 10 their
homes; Willard B. Hill and Levi NJ. Garcelon,
returned 10 their regiments; John Young sent
10 the City Hospital.
WM III. pLgMMER, Agent.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29

PORTLAND IND VICINITY.

NesC Advertisements To-Day.
Letter List-A. T. Dole
Auction Sa e. Henry Bailey Co.
Auction Sae-E. NJ. Patten.
Caucus-North va mouth.
Bracklayers' Meeting.
Provost Marshal's Notice.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29

BONNET BLEAcHERY.-The Maine Bonnet
Bleachery, a; 3os Congress Street, which has
been in successful operation for several years,
has, under the management of Mr.. james b.
Racklyft, fully sustained its former reputation.
Straw, Lace and Leghorn Bonnets and gen.
tlemen's Hats are bleached and pressed, so
that in style and appearance they would be
mistaken for the latest imported article. In
these times OF high prices it is very commend
able in persons who have the means of graft
flying every desire, and are expected to lead
in the fashions, TO practice economy for the
benefit OF those of limited means who are
struggling TO keep up with the times. A saw
ing Of few dollars on a bonnet and in other
directions may enable the rich TO relieve the
sufierings of the poor, and those in moderate
circumstances to maintain their independence.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
Railroad accident Train Biora Deer Jy
Hurricane.

Railroad accident A Train Bio,cn Deer Jy
Hurricane.
CINCINNATI, Aug. IL.
An accident occurred on the indianapolis &
Cincinnati Railroad on Friday, by which thirty
persons were injured, one or two fatally. No
one was killed. The train consisted of three
passenger cars and one baggage car, which
were completely wrecked. The accident was
caused by a hurricane. The engineer of the
train Jaw it coming, and just as the train
reach d Weitzel's bridge, he put on all steam
in ORDER TO clear the bridge and obtain the
shelter of an embankment just ahead of it,
The tornado, however, struck the train with
such Il rec as to lift the cars from the track
The two passenger cars made two revolutions
and landed with aheir wheels uppermost in q
ravine. Stone walls were leveled by the force
of the wind, and the massive roof OF q large
storehouse was lifted in the air and carried q
considerable distance.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
Indian Depredations.

ST. LOUIS, NO., Aug. 81.
Advices received from the West state that
seven men Of the It'll Iowa cavalry, en- route
from Saline TO Fort Ellsworth with dispatches,
Were attacked by upwards OF 200 Indians, and
four OF them killed
Large bodies of Indians are reported be-
tween Smokey Hill and Sslina rivers, and all
.ne valleys west OF Kansas are swarming with
toem. The savages are said to have captured
over 5000 horses and mules. besides q large
number Of cattle during the past six weeks.
The population OF the various tribes banded
together for the war is about $1,000, of whom
1000 are warriors.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
U. s. Circuit Court.
CLIFFORD j., PRESIDING

SATURDAy.-ln the case of Edward Potter
VS.. Elias NJ. Clark ct al, the evidence was all
put in by Saturday noon. In consequence of
the engagements OF counsel in The case, the
arguments we're deferred Until Tuesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, TO which time the jurors
were excused. Court adjourned TO Monday
at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
From the Army before Richmond.

FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. a..
The following information has been received
from City Point
The enemy, In very strong force, attacked
the I'd army corps on our extreme left yester-
day, and having superior numbers were al
most on the point of overwhelming us, when
the ID corps came up, and the enemy were re-
pulsed from the field. Loss-both sides about
equal. We still remain as before, holding the
weldon Railroad in our possession.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
Municipal Court---Aug. 27.

Mary Clark, alias Mary Coffee, who stole
the coat from Boyd's store and shoes from
Nutter's store, as stated in Saturdays Press,
was brought up on a complaint for stealing
the shoes. She pleaded guilty. In considera-
ton Of her young family she was let OFF with
thirty days Imprisonment 10 the county JAIL
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
House Wnneed.

49, Wanted by the advertiser, a convenient,
IN: centrally located. aud pleasant house for Q
III small family, without children-possessiont to
be had early as the middle of October. sooner If
possible 1t must have good water convenlences
and be well flushed.
The advertiser would lease such house for term
Of years. or purchase Il terms suited. two-story
cottage small lot. preferred.
Address - L. a., at the Press Office, stating loca-
ton. genera l terms. &c coRJidestialfy.
Portland, Aug l, 1854 -dtf
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29

New YORK, Aug. n.
IN retaiialon Tor the cruel usage of our SOL
diers by the rebels, all the prisoners in For,
Lafayette are not allowed any luxuries.
Bermuda dates of the Goth mention the mr..
rival OF four steamers from Wilmington with
an aggregate Of 5000 bales Of cotton.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
Nesc York Market.

NEW YORK. Aug. q
Cotton-la2c lower.
Flour-25o lower; sales 5000 bbs; State 10 log
10 20.
Wheat-3c lower.
Crn-lc lower; sales 81. 900 bush; mixed Western
62al 50.
Beef-verv dull.
Al
whiskey-lower; sales 500 bbls atIs4
Naval Stores-quiet.
Petr oleum-qu
Freights to Liyerpool-dull.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29

RAILWAY THAFFrc.-The receipts on the
Grand Trunk Railway, for the week ending
Auq Doth were $109.172O0
Corresponding week last year, s1'So0Oo
Increase, 1916 90
There was an increase during the week of
81 ,G93 90 in passengers, and $l9,623.00 in
freight.
The aggregate receipts from July LIST to
August 20 amounted to S735,3l9OO
Same period last year, 632, $4,000
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
Ne.c Orleans Market.

NEW ORLEAss Aug. 20.
cotton was more active and pricei advanced. The
nus. qaotations were ordinary 45Gl As; good do
season mas fairly opened although but few bales of
Ine new We crops had arrived. The cal Of the week
The stock on hand was 6627 bales Provisions and
products very dull. Good superfne Flour selling ct
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
Frem con. sherman.. .irmx.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. z.
An officer from the front says Gen. Sher-
man was moving with the bulk OF his army 10
position on the Macon and Georgia railroad,
in the rear of Hoods troops, and heavy Skin
mishing was constantly going Oh.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29

WARD FIvE.-We would call the attention
of the Union voters of Ward to the notice
of the Caucus to be held this evening for the
nomination OF Alderman. Let there be full
attendance, that the nomination may reflect
the sentiments and command the support Of
all the Union men in the Ward.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29

THE American illustrated newspapers for
this week, have been received at the book
and periodical store of A. Robinson, No. 81
Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
Sl0e,569.OO
Increase,

CONTRIBUTIONS to the Christian Commits
sion not previously acknowledged:
People of Sumner and Hartford, S24.55 !;
W. Cong. Chapel, monthly COL, $685.; Sol
diers Aid Society, Shapleigh, Sl4.G0; Citizens
CT Lebanon, by j. III. Carmen, $3.50; Citizens
OF Llvermore Centre, by J. A. Lord, sll.75;
total, S6715. CYRUS STURDIvANT,
Treas. of Army Com. of Y. NJ. G. A.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
The Pirate Tallahassee.

ST.. JOHN, N. b., Aug. 27.
The steamer Princess of Wales, from Char
lottetown, at Shedac yesterday afternoon, re-
ports that the Tallahassee burnt twenty-tw
American fishing vessels of North Cape,
Prince Edwards Islands, on Thursday.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29

FOREIGN EXPORTS. The total value of
foreign exports from this port last week
amounted TO S46,425.s2.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
Wanted,

IN CUSTOM Coat and 20 custom Pant makers.
w Apply at Clothing Rooms of
WOODMAN, TRUE 4 CO.,
Aug0-dk wis6w
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
WANTS, LOST, FOUND

WANfED-Ana active, industrious. honest BOY,
w IL or Is years of age. who resides tn the city
and WAC desires to learn the business an A poth-
ecary. One who has had some experience prefer
red. Address Portland r. o., box IS with real
name and tate where an interview can be had.
Aug 21-dlws
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
EDUCATIONAL.
Select school,

VyHE Fall Term of Miss Du,gin's School for
Il young ladies and misses will begin Sept 9Th
For particulars apply TO the principal at IS High
81. aug27d1ws
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
Portland Academy.

TNHE Fall Term will begin September 9th in
J. Union Hall. Free ST., opposite the Church. Pu-
pis OF Doth sexes received. For sdditi nal infor-
Aug 22-d2w - o
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
Casco Street Seminary.

TIME Fall Term Of this Ins tuition will commect
Il on Tuesday Sept 9Th, and continue ten weeks
For further particulars inqui of the Principal q
2l7 Cumberland street, after Sept. LIST.
MISS n. HAWKES..
Portland Aug a. 1864 cav
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-29
Found,

nN the 10th of August. near Portland, q Silrtr
~ Watch, which the owner can receive BY apply
ing to THOS. L. HALLSwoRTHY No. IS Com
mercizl 81. Boston, and proving property.
August 25-d3ts