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The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31
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The hfst annual meeting of the subscribers
to the Merchants Exchange was held at their
room yesterday. There was large attend
ance, and much interest was manifested
Jonas II. Perley, Esq, Chairman of the Board
Of Directors, presided who read the report of
the Directors for the past year, which present
ed the affairs of the institution in a aattering
condition.
When the subject of opening Merchants
Exchange was agitated, ii was not supposed,
by the most sanguine, that more than 80 sub
scribers could be obtained. Ii that number
could be had, it was supposed the institution
could be carried through the year. But such
was the enthusiasm manifested by our mer-
chants, and III fact all classes of our citizens,
that. according to the report of the Directors,
the members of the Exchange now number
about three hundred and seyenty-five, and it
is placed on permanent foundation. The
receipts Of the past year have amounted to
S2l00, and the expenditures have been $500
leaving a balance in the treasury OF 5000.
The courtesy of the telegraph companies in
furnishing dispatches, was acknowledged, aad
other matters of interest were mentioned in
the report.
Messrs. John Lynch, James o. Brown, w.
s. Dana, Augustus f. Stevens, and F. o. Lib
by, were chosen Directors for the ensuing
year.
r. G.. Hersey Esq, President OF the Board
Of Trade, offered the following preamble and
ba q "A
ing deserved compliment to Mr.. Rich, edi-
tor Of the Price Current, for his efforts to es-
tablish a Commercial paper here, which is
of so much benefit TO the mercantile interests
of our city.
Whereas, The publishers Of the Portland
Price Current and Maine Shipping List" have
announced their intention of enlarging the
same, provided sufficient encouragement is ex-
tended them TO warrant the undertaking; and
whereas, the Importance of publication de-
voted 20 the commercial and business inter
ests Of the city and State, (if properly con-
Quoted, J cannot well be oyerestimated; there
fore, be ii
Ees0tced, That the contemplated enlarge
ment of the portland Price Current" meets
our most hearty approval, and we pledge our
best efforts to increase its circulation and ad-
yertising patronage.
The resolution was unanimously adopted
Mr.. Rich, in response, said that he should inn
mediately enlarge his paper.
Some interesting remarks were made by W.
s. Dana and +. @. Libby, and the meeting
then adjourned.
The subscriptions for the new year then
commenced, and there was a great rush to the
Superntendent's desk for that purpose.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THx-
EVENING PAPERS.
TaPious Items.

New YORK. March 80.
The Herald's Washington dispatch says the
steamer Shawsheen has arrived at Washing.
ington with a schooner, sloop, thirteen boats
of salt, tobacco, grain, &C., captured from the
rebels on Ware and York rivers.
The New York Custom House investigation
has developed the fact of an extensive trade
between parties in the North and the rebel
agent at Matamoras. Several arrests have
been made.
Major Alexander S. Hill, of the 18th Regi-
ment, Corps d dAfrique, has been sentenced 10
degradation from his rank in the presence OF
his troops, and confinement at the Dry Tortu.
gas for one year. Gen. Banks in approving
the sentence, says: the oflense, ian attempt to
effect, by violence, advantages over powerless
wonen,) is disgraceful TO himself and criminal
in the eyes of God and man. The country
does not wish in its service men who so dis
grace the uniform they wear.
Commodore Radford has been ordered to
the command Of the mammoth iron-clad Pur-
itau
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31
The 1fair at Charleston, Mo.

CHICAGO, March 80.
A special dispatch to the Tribune, dated
Nation, ILL.,, last night, says: -Four hun
dred men OF the 54th Illinois regiment leave
Charleston tonight to attack the rebels, who
are said TO be 800 strong, under command oi
sheriff John 5. Hair, entrenched at Galaday Is
Mills, ten miles northeast of Charleston. A
portion OF the 54th Illinois is at Mattoon that
place also being threatened by rebels from
Shelby and Moultre counties. Two compan-
les of the invalid corps, en- route for Spring
field, have been stopped at Charleston for gar.
rison duty. Pickets are out on all the roads.
In the nght on Monday four Of the 54th Illi-
nois regiment and one Union citizen were
killed, and COL Mitchell, five priyates and two
Union citizens were wounded. Two rebels
were killed and several wounded"
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31

NEW YORK, March 80.
A Piatka, Fla, letter gives report that
10000 rebels are between that place and
GAINESVILLE. Our forces here have entrenched
themselves, and Col. Barton was 10 advance
on the 10th inst. to feel the enemy.
Port au Prince dates of the 9th ult state
that eight persons have been executed for
numbering and deyourlng a child.
A letter dated off St. Marks, Fla, 18th
inst, states that the Unionists of Cartal,
Fla, have organized and gone into camp, and
commenced operations against the rebels by .
raid on salt works and capturing rebel tax
gatherer. They had two engagements with
rebel cavalry, whipping them handsomely and
capturing ten prisoners. They lately cap
tured three army wagons, thirty mules, ten
horses, fifty contrabands, and destroyed and
captured large amount of rebel subsistence.
These Union men only ask protection, arms
and ammunition from the Government.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31
Items from sonthern sonrces.

New YORK, March 80.
The Commercial has received Richmond pa
pers of the 18th. The Enquirer states that
official information received at the War de =
partment concerning the landing of large
force Of the enemy under Gen. Burnside in
Washington, n. C., says the recent heavy fall
of snow, will stop any movement into the in
terror for some days.
The Lynchburg Republican says The Yam
KEGS in East Tennessee have retreated to
Strawberry Plains, and that there was no pros
pect Of a fight.
At Shelbyville and Lebanon, Tenn, there
are 5000 negro soldiers ready for the field.
Gen. Pillow has been placed in command of
the cavalry in northern Alabama. The Fed
erals show no disposition TO engage our forces
There was heavy fall Of snow last night.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31

on Saturday. April I'd, AT 10 O'Clock A. NJ. At
~ house ofJacob r. Shattuck, near Tukey's Bridge
IN Westbrook. all the Furniture In said house eon.
sisting IN part Of Bsdstesds, Beds and Bedding
Brussels, Chamber, Oil and Stair Carpets, Chairs
ROCKERS, Sofas Ottoman, &e.. in hair, Card Centre
Mork, Pine and Dining Tables, Chamber Sets,
Damask and other Curtains Mirrors. Clocks Stoves,
Croes cry. Glass, China, Tin, Wood and Iron Ware.
Table Cutlery. Vas ;, Stuffed Birds sc, &C.. with
the entire Kitchen Furniture. Also Horses, Hay
cutters, Express Wagon. good four wheel Chase
harnesses, Back saddles, Farming utensils in yarie
~, Sc, &c HENRY BAILEY 4 CO.,
mchzo dtd Auctioneers.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31
BY TELEGRAPH
TOTRE
Portland Daily Press.
THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Africa at Halifax.

HALIFAX, n. s., March 30.
The steamship Africa, from Liverpool morn
ing Of the 10Th and Queenstown 10th, arrived
here about 10 o'clock this forenoon.
The Hammonia, from New York, arrived at
Southampton on the morning OF the 18TH
The Damascus, from Portland, arrived at
Londonderry on the morning of the 10Th.
The suspension OF the mails via Galway, un-
til further notice, is officially announced by
the Post Office department.
In the House of Lords on the l7th, Lord
Palmerston said that he could not produce
the opinion of the law officers Of the Crown
with respect to the seizure OF the Tuscaloosa.
1t was confidential advice for the government,
and it would be Objectionable TO produce
it here.
Sir IL. 5. Tracy moved that the statement
of the French Procureur-General at the trial
of Greco, duplicating a member of the House
aud oi Her Majestys government, Mr.. Sian
iield,) in the plot to assassinate the Emperor
deserved the serious consideration OF the
House. The motion was rejected l61 to III.
The government majority was received with
great cheering.
The Marquis of Clourilarde called attention
TO the recruiting OF sailors for the Kearsarge
at Cork, and pointed out the leniency of the
government TO that shown by the American
government towards England in 1854. He
pointed out the inducements held out in Ire
land for young men TO go to America.
Earl Russell said the Marquis Of Clourilarde
had answered his own complaint OF rcmiss-
ness of the government, when he referred to
the prosecution in the Kelrsarge case. He
denied that the government was remiss in
watching the proceedings OF the federal
agents in Ireland.
Earl Donoughmorc reflected on the false
statements of the Captain of the Kearsarge.
Earl Russell said the Captains statement
must be accepted as satisfactory.
At the Cork Assizes nine men were con-
victed of Illegally practising military exercise
at Blarney, and sentenced to twelve months
imprisonment.
The Daily News of the 18th announces
authoratiyely that Denmark has accepted the
proposed conference on a basis of the nego-
tiations of 1851 and 1852, without an arinis-
tice. The consent OF the Germanic Confed-
GRAFTON is now necessary and it is doubted it
they will accept on the basis proposed.
Some OF the continental journals confirm
the above statement, but it is not officially an
nounced.
Duppel was vigorously bombarded on the
18th inst. without effect.
A sortie by the Danes, against Pockenbull,
was repulsed by the Austrians.
The Prussians had taken Oster, near West
Duppel. Their loss was about 100. They
captured 300 prisoners
The capture OF the Island of Feineren by
the Prusslans, is confirmed
The Prussians had arrested all the principal
officials in that portion OF Jutland which they
occupied.
Heavy firing had been exchanged at Lon
derberg.
A sharp naval engagement OIL Rugan Island
between five Danish steamers and two Prus-
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31

TO the Editor effhe Press;
The man who furnishes the public with in
nocent and instructive amusement, giving
each patron twice his moneys worth, endows
q great and most needful benevolent institu-
tion, and benefits himself at the same time, is
surely public benefactor aud richly deserves
bountiful patronage.
Such seems 10 he the position OF our old
friend, Josiah Perham, Esq. remember how
much pleasure and profit, too, he afforded US
here in Portland, dozen years ago, in the ex-
hibition Of his splendid "Seven Mile Mirror;''
how he entertained my large group of chill
dren OF the ministry at large; preached and
practised temperance and set US good exam
Piles in general. | have not learned that he
has degenerated in his ability or disposition
to please and do good at the same time.
His great illustrated History of the War;"
or "Mrror of the Rebellion, will be opened
at the New City Hall this evening, for the en-
Iertanment of the public and benefit OF a vast,
suffering and most worthy class OF national
beneiaetors- Invalid Soldiers. viii not
the public give him full house. More can
be learned from the advertisement in this pa
per than feel at liberty, Mr.. Editor, to ask
you TO publish. w. II. HADLEY.
The Camp Berry Band have volunteered
their services and viii perform this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31
GenteeI Furniture mt Auction.

nS TUESDAY, April 5th, at 10 o'clock A. NJ at
~ the house of New. Horatio Stebbns, on Hikh
street we shall commence the sale of all the Furni-
fnre In sal house, consisting in part of Beds Bed.
steads and Mattresses; Carpets, Mirrors marble top
Shainber Sets, painted Chamber seft. Burt aus
Brussels. stair, Chamber and Oil Cloth Carpets
Sotas, What Not. Easy Chairs. In plush. Chairs in
hair cloth, Center Table. Marble top. Work and
loiet Tables; Mantle Ornaments, Pictures Crockery
tension Table, Stoves, Book Cases. Maps. &C.. &C
together with The entire Kitchen furniture COM
appointed kitchens,
At y NJ. one fine toned g octave Piano. one Piano
Stool, one Music Stand.
II. BAILEY CO.. Auctcneers.
mch31dtd
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31

IT, 6. 1910 LOAN. Attention is called TO
the advertisement of the National Bank pro-
posing to receive subscriptions for the new
ten-forty loan.
At the present and prospective rates for
gold, this loan viii pay over per cent inter-
est, and the fact. that the BIC loan is now
selling at so large u premium will remind our
readers that ne time is to be lost in securing
the Bonds Of this new loan
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31

NEW YORK, March 30.
The Commercials special Washington dis
patch states that the Secretary of the Interior
has under consideration proposition for
making the National Banks the government
agents for paying pensions.
The Posts special Washington dispatch
says that the Committee of the House will
probably report against allowing the Bank of
Commerce to become a National Bank with
out complying with all the. conditions Of the
National Banking Law.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31

WASHINGTON, March 80.
The Navy Department has received infor-
nation that on the 1lth inst, OFF Musquito
Inlet, Florida, the U. 5. schooner Beauregard
captured the schooner Linda, from Nassau for
New Suroya, Florida, with corgo of salt,
liquor, coffee, &c. Also of the capture on the
same day, by the same vessel, of the British
sloop Hannah, of Nassau. This vessel had on
board small quantity of cotton, but the cap
tain threw it overheard before being captured
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31

PEEsENTATIoN.-Msjor G. A. Hastings, of
the 18th Me. Regiment; recently in command
Of Camp Berry, was presented with an elegant
gold watch and chain last Tuesday by the two
companies of conscripts who left for Wash
ington on the evening of that day. These
conscrpts have been at Camp Berry; under
Major Hastings, eve- since the camp was es-
tablished, and hold him in high esteem of
which this gift is an appropriate expression.
The Major will leave for New Orleans in a
short time to join his regiment.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31

A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE.-In the window
OF Messrs. Fernald e. Sons furnishing shop
may be seen pen and ink drawing of the
picture Saved" copied from an engraving in
Godey's Lady's Book. This picture is much
handsomer than the engraving. 1t was drawn
by Mr.. Henry ii. Coe, who has never taken
lessons in drawing, and exhibits talents in
that line of a superior order.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31
TO THE AFFLICTEDI
DIR. w. N. DEMING,
Medical Electrician,
No. n CIapp's Block,

CORNkR OF CONGRESS- IND Elm STREETS
"0ULD respectfully announce TO the citizens OF
w Portlsnd and vicinity, that he has peTman ent-
ly located in this city. During the eleven months
that have been in town we have cured some OF
the worst forms of disease in persons tho have tried
other forms of treatment in vain, and curing pa
tients short time that the question is often
asked do they stay curedg To answer this question
we will say that all that do not stay ed We will
doctor the second time for nothing.
DR.. d. has been practical Electrician for twenty.
ono years. and 10 also regular graduated physician
Electricity Is perfectly adapted TO chronic diseases
in the form Of nervous sick headache; neuralgia
in the head neck extremities consumption, " hen
In the acute stages where the lungs not fully
involved acute chronic rheumatism, scrofula hip
diseases white swelings, spinal diseases curvature
OF the spne,. contracted muscles, distorted limbs,
palsy or paralysis, ST. Yitas Dance, deafness, stam-
mering or hestsncy Of speech dyspepsia, indiges-
tipn, constipation and liver complaint, pileswe cure
every case that be presented; asthma, bronchi.
tis structures Of the chest and all forms Of female
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31
Erei'emenf Respecting the Moreme ats or
Forrest.

Ere;'cmcnt Respecting the Moreme ats or
Forrest.
CAIRO, ILL.,, March 80.
Memphis papers of the afternoon OF the 2sth
contain no news.
The latest information from Paducah repre-
sents that there is much excitement ameng
the citizens, who fear another attack from
FORESTS force. The merchants and others
are removing their goods and ysluables to a
safe place.
Many exciting rumors are afioat respecting
Forests movements. Several planters from
the vicinity of Shsp.eith's Landing have
abandoned their plantation and come north,
in consequence of depredations committed by
the guerilss.
Abaut 100 OF FORESTS forces crossed the
Cumberland at Edd. vile yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31
WISCONSIN Union Contention.

MILWAUKEE, March 80.
The Union Convention for choosing dele
gates to the Baltimore Convention, met at
Madison to-day. Ex-Governor Solomon pre-
sided. Resolutions were adopted eulogizing
President Lincoln and iavoring his re-nomi-
nation. The Convention was harmonious
throughout The delegates were unanimous
for Mr.. Lincoln.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31

Tuesday last, A. B. Nichols, of Belfast, was
brought before U. S. Commissioner VIM. III.
Clifford, charged with running OFF and con-
eealing deserters from the United States ar
my. He was bound over In the sum of $500
for his appearance at the April term OF the
L. S. Circuit Court. Failing TO get bail he
was committed
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31

Occupation OF Ateranaira BY the Cnion
Troops-Captare Of Cotton Biowi,,g IN oJ
Frot Deiassey.
ST. LOUIS, March 80.
The steamer David Latem, which reached
Cairo last night, reports a part of Forests
forces crossing Cumberland river at Eddyville
gunboat has been sent up the river TO look
after them.
IL is reported that large number of Union
men in Northern Alabama are waiting to join
the army. Col Spencer has authority to raise
brigade there. He thinks II can be done in
six weeks.
Alexandria, La, was occupied by our troops
on the 10th. The enemy, under Gen. Taylor,
crossed the river and retreated to Shreve-
port by land. Several rebel gunboats which
were there had gone up the river.
The steamer New Falls City, laden with
cotton, is reported to have been burned.
The advance of Gen. Banks cavalry, under
Lee, arrived at Alexandria on the 10th. The
remainder OF the army was within two DAYS
march. When it arrived the combined force
would proceed westward by land Supplies
are going by the river.
The rebels north and south OF Red river are
concentrating at Shreveport.
The gunboats made \ prize of all the cot
ton captured, amounting to 5000 bales.
Fort DeRussey was accidentally blown up
on the 18th, killing four and woundng six
men.
The steamer Florence ran against a snag
and sunk in the Missouri river, eight miles
below Atchison, yesterday. She was freighted
heavily.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31

B@We are informed that the storm of
Tuesday night and yesterday broke up the
lower deck of the steamship Bohemian, and
that large quantities of goods were floating
ashore yesterday. Many persons from this
city went over to the scene of the wreck
Some arrests were made, and Lieut.. Col. Mer-
rill sent guard from Camp Berry.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31

MAGIC AND MIRTH.-Norwo the Eskir
had large house last evening at Deering
Hall. His tricks excited great mirth. A
large lot OF presents were distributed to the
lucky holders of numbers. This evening one
hundred and fifty presents win be distributed,
among which is handsome set OF chamber
furniture, iewelry, glass ware, flour, &c.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31

CAyALRY.-A detachment of about $50 of
the I'd Maine Cavalry came up from Augusta
yesterday, and embarked on board the steamer
De Molsy. The remember of the cavalry win
come this week.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31
U. =. nEarsi,ars Sale.

UNITED STATES OF ASrRIoAl
District Of Maine. ss
DCRS UANTto sundry writs Of sale 10 me drsc,os
Il from the Hon. Ashur Ware, Juda . of The I-nf
ted States District Court, within aud r the Distrct
OF Name, shall expose and sell at public yendns
70 the highest bidder therefor. the following
" and merchandise at the time and plsce 'vifhin
said District. as follows, viz: F' @A
:, AZ the Auction Room of u. d. Pstfen, No Il
bxchsnge ST., in Portland, oA SATURDAY. fke 2d nan
n april. a. D.. 1854. at o O'clock A. AZ srSnpy
ICONS, WARES AND MEEcBANrIzE sared from
Me wreeh cf The EseLIsH STEAMER BoHxM1Ar
Also on Monday fbe an Dog n xgriI. n ID .
1854, az T. NJ, at the Iron Block on Portland Pier
III said Portland. ScSDRY PILES OF MIscEILAxE.
ous GOODS. saved from said wreck; the same having
been ordered TO be sold By the District Court on fhs
United Sfstes, for said District OF Maine
Dated ~ PortlaT q, this thrty-first dav of March
a. II 1851. tAKLES CLARK.
,.,. U. Msrshsl, Dist of Ne.
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afuzxs.. fTIF; .T-s:...s;;ssIn,a, 81; aaor

-..--IriI EfENzT- Y fTEF1 Ss,-ssoins -peop1e
have queer notions Of what is right and neigh.
horly- -halgecn luen-aDd pe0ples--.The Argus
for example, ia local paragraph casts cen
sure upon our city because she did not se-
cure more of the German veterans who ar
rived here few days since en- route for Bos-
ton, TO fulfil an engagement entered into with
an agent of that city, who had paid the expen-
ses OF their transportation three or four thou
sand miles in order to secure their enlistment
for the benefit oil its quota. We should be
sorry to see Portland disgraced by so mean
an act as that of attempting to steal men
bound by SO many obligations of honor as we'll
as those Of pecuniary character, to give
their services in another direction. 1t is a
very poor morality which recognizes no re-
strictions upon human conduct except those
consisting of legal penalties.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31

New YORK. March 80.
Hilton Head advices of the oath inst, men
ton an attack made by the rebels on jenkins
Island in flotlla of boats, but their plan was
frustrated by our picket boats, who fired into
them
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31
To Contractors.

SEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed Proposals
- for Excavations and Stone Found sions' Tor the
New Uniyesalist Church Edihce." proposed TO be
erected near the head Of high ST will be received
by the undersigned until Saturday next April 2d
1864.
The right TO reject any or all bids. Is hereby
served. Plan and Specifications may be examined
at the 0iice of the Architect, GEO. NJ. HARDING.
Per. Order, Building Committee.
Portland, March, 18th, 1864. meh29 dSts
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31

Compressed Hay for Sale.

100 TONS good quality Hay, Compressed
lOO without '6edtiag.''l into Small Bales.
requiring less than 100 cubic feet to the ton. Dey.
cred at wharf In Freeport, Portland or Bath En-.
Quire OF BLAKE JONES & co,
is7 Commercial ST., Portland, where sample Bales
may be seen. mch30 lwised
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31
Rricklayers. A,tenlian,

VNHE journeymen bricklsyers of Portland and vi.
l. cinity are requested TO meet at the Ward Room
In the new City Building, on Thur.day evening,
March Slst, at = o'clock to act important bnsi.
ness. All are requested 10 attend meh2s sSt
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31
Railroad BONDS al Auction.

TWO Bonds Of the Androscoggin ia ilroad Com
rany, for 500, 90 each. mos 34t aud 342l held
as collateral security will be sold public auction
at the oihca OF Josiah III. Dfummond, IN Portland,
on the sixth day 4 April A. H.. 1854, al ten o'clock
In the forenoon
mch3) dtds HENRY BAILEY & co.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31
Mnx Flower Modelling.

NNHlS elegant Accomplishment taus ht in siS Ice.
IL sons. enabling the pupil 20 copy the most beau
tiful productions of the Flower Garden. Further
particulars of the Artist, 10 India Street
Ladies wishing to teach in the country and Gov
erDesses instructed. Inch.e div
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-31
Valuable Estate ON Commercial
Street af Auction.

MILL be sold At the Merchants Exchange, on
w Wednesday, April 9Th next, at ~ O'Clock NJ
nne third part in common and undivided OF the
property known as the Burnham wharf property
The block on the Noitherly side of Commercial
street, extends TO. and has q font Fore Street.
this block contains 49, go square feet
The wharf and dock contain y 800 feet, and the
continuation TO the commissioner line co ntans 2
900 square feet.
A pan Of the property may be examined at the
Merchants Exchange Terms made known at sale
mch2s I'd II. BAILEY & CO, Auctioneers.