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The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

NEW YoRK, Jan 90
Cotton-dull and lower sales 400 bales at 81 c Tor
middling upands
Flour-State and Western dull and Toe lower; Su-
perine State 40 "a TO- inside price for interior
Extra do 20 q 90; choice 20 le 20; Round
Hoop Ohio 40 "a %; choice do 80 "a 80; Super.
fine Westsrn6 Is q IS; Extra do 20 al ~; South.
ern heavy; Mixed to good IS "a 8 10; Fancy and
extra 10 e 10 75 Canada heavy and loc lower
common Extra 90 9 ! 10; Extra good to choice
7 Is q 8 90
wheat-dull and . q Sc lower, closing with no
buyers at the outside quotations; Chicago Sprin q
81 q SO; Milwaukee Club l 81 a 60; Milwaukee
Amber SO q 3d. Winter Red Western "a a 90 (;
Amber Michigan 20 a1 70; White Western SO.
Corn-lower and more active; Mixed Western
shipping 20 9 81 In store; Jersey Yellow IS a
i II; Round Yellow 80.
oats-heavy and lower; Canada 81 g 30; State SO
q 81; Western 80 a 92.
Realistically; sales go bbls; Country mess 90 @
700,
Pork-guet: 10 70 a 10 81; old do Is s7t ;
new do " 10 "a % co. prime Is 81 @ Is 70 for old and
new; mess 10 90 q 20 TO-
Whlskey-unscttled; sales $50 bbls State at 19ds0,
and 100 bb's Western reported sold at 50.
sagar-steady; New Orleans 1874 q IA; Muscova-
Cohsc-dull.
Mo!asses-frm; New Orleans t5 a 20
fieights to Lverpool-dull Flour Is; Grain AID in
bulk for wheat.
Wool-quiet and firm sales SO. 900 Tbs Domestic
Fleeceat so g 3d. and 100 bales pulled at 20 a 50.
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From washington,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.
| Gems. Barnard and Barry were to-day ex
amined before the committee on the conduc
| OF the war. Their testimony mainly related
to the efficiency and capacity of heavy ord
nance ON Notifications, both here and else
where.
1t is understood that the House Military
Committee have agreed to report a bill to pay
bounties to the 100000 nine months men
called out by order OF the President whether
militia or volunteers, not heretofore paid.
Senator Morgan, Chairman of the National
Republican Committee, has sent a notice to
the members of that committee to meet in
Washington on the 22d of February, to fix
the time and place for holding the National
Convention.
In the House to-day Mr.. Worries intro
duced bill providing that all territories with
in the lines of the Federal army shall be open
for trade to all alike. 1t was referred TO the
Committee on Ways and Means.
The following is the resolution offered by
Mr. kasson in the House to-day:
Resolved, That, the Senate concurring, Con-
gress has received with profound sensibility
the information of the purpose entertained by
certain European powers to subject the funda
mental constitution of the neighboring re-
public of Mexico, and to impose on the people
of that republic, under the influence and
system of government practically unlnown
to the peopIe of North America and alien 70
their principles. customs and nsaces
And be il further resolved Thai Conyress
regards this proposi,ion with the deenast re.
greet, and expresses the conviction that such
an en,nrnrisa w;lI he un;yarsoIlv raaoraaS j.,
America as a menace 10 the dionity and ner-
manence of popular Governments and that II
will only result in adding new element 70
the causes which have retarded the nrosneritv
of that renubic and will nrovote f nonnI;n.
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additional Foreign Ns,us.

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.
Berne, Jan. 10th.-The Federal Council has
ordered an inquiry to be made into the facts
relative to the intended attempt Of Waduco
on the life of the Emperor, which it fears may
compromise Switzerland.
Madrid, Jan. l6M.-In consequence of the
vote Of the Senate yesterday ON the bill for
constitutional reform, the Ministry have ten
dered their resignation, which has been ac-
copied by the Queen.
WARSAW, Jan. l6th.-The official Dzienwiek
published an address from twelve of the minor
and middle towns showing that the insurrec-
ton is in great measure suppressed, and ex.
pressing wish for the re-establishment of a
loyal order.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

Loss OF SHIP MAsTER.-Brig. Orison
Adams, hence on the 10th instant for Sagua,
on the third day out, in the edge Of the Gull
stream, encountered heavy weather. In
squaring away she was boarded by heavy
sea, and Capt Waite who was at the wheel
was washed overheard and lost. The after
part Of the vessel was filed with water which
broke through the cabin windows, filling the
cabin. The topgalant sail and royal were
blown away. The brig was put away before
the wind and arrived at Deer Isle on the Goth
instant.
Capt. Waite was an old and highly respec-
ted ship master Of this port. and his sudden
loss will be universally regretted.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30
Items from Southern Sources.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY Potomac,
January 20.
Richmond papers Of yesterday contain moth
ing OF importance.
Gov. Smith, of Virginia, recommends the
immediate passage OF bill by the Legisla-
ture calling out the remaining militia force Of
the State 10 operate in the State, subject to
the Governors control, but not TO perform ac-
tive service over thirty days at time.
A joint resolution has been introduced into
the Virginia Legislature denying the right OF
the Confederate Government TO forfeit, Sc
quester or confscate the estates of alien enc
mics in Virginia.
Russeilriiie, Jan. 24h.-Our cavalry is still
in the vicinity OF Knoxville. Their captures
during the recent retreat of the Union army
are 800 head of cattle, 80 wagons, two fat
boats loaded with tobacco and crackers and
several hundred barrels -four
reconnaissance in the direction of Taze-
well found the Yankees strongly fortified and
in considerable force there.
Twenty OF our wagons were captured on
Friday while foraging beyond the French
Broad river.
The cars ran to Granville yesterday, and
will reach here by Saturday.
Dalton, Ca, Jan. 23d.-Forrest is doing
good service. He has whipped the enemy at
Lagrange, Collersville and Germantown.
ready to join him.
The Richmond Wing of Wednesday has
synopsis Of the Secretary Of the Confederate
States Treasury report in response TO u resou-
ton of the Senate. The funded debt is $780,
10000; call certificates $s9,001,0O0; interest
bearing treasury notes 81 OPT GOO 900; number
Of interest bearing treasury notes S72 600 900,
less the number Of treasury notes on hand
S297 100000.
A dispatch 10 the Wing Of the same date
has the following:
Orange Court House, Jan. 26M.-The enc
my are moving some of their cavalry in the
direction of Madison Court House. 1t isre.
ported they have crossed Robinson's RIVER and
captured some of our pickets.
Crutto, Miss, Jan. 26th.-Col. j. L. Forrest
has captured Island No. 90 and all the negroes
killing fifteen men and destroying the oxen
and wagons.
Scouts report the evacuation of Corinth and
that the enemy blew up the Notifications and
iell back in the direction of Memphis. Fort
Pillow is also reported to be evacuated.
Charleston, Jan. 25th.-Seven shells have
been fired into the city since the last report.
The enemy has been engaged all day hauling
ammunition to Gregg and Cummings Point
batteries. There is considerable activity in
the feet. Three monitors are anchored inside
between Cummings Point and Fort Smith.
Charleston, Jan. 26th.-Twenty-fou shots
have been fired at the city within the last "a
hours.
It appears from dispatches received in the
rebel Congress that several brigades have re.
enlisted for the war, and stenuous efferts are
being made TO initiate general movement to
the same effect.
The dissatisfaction OF Lees army in conse.
quence of the reported reduction in their ra.
tons has reached such point as to require
the Commander to issue general order ap.
pealng to their patriotism and to their religion
to prevent mutiny.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

INsURANcE.-1he advertisement of the
Washington Marine Insurance Co. of New
York may be found In our columns this morn
ing, and we invite attention to it. This is one
OF the youngest Of the Marine Insurance Com
panies doing business in our city, and its ex-
hibit Is proof Of its strength. When the
amount ofits dividend 40 per cent? is con-
sidered, with the very reasonable premiums
charged for insurance, its customers can sure
ly congratulate themselves that they have OBJ
tanned policies at the lowest rates and in q
sound and responsible Office whose business
Is steadily increasing.
Mr.. W. H. Foye is the Agent of the Compa-
ny for this city and vicinity, and is prepared
to treat literally with insurers. His well
known energy and promptness is guarantee
THAT all losses viii be honorably and promptly
adjusted.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

JANUARY TERM-DAvIs, j., PREsIDSIG'
FRIDAY. The case of Isaac Dyer VS.. Nor
ton Slower, which was on trial at adjournment
Thursday, was Withdrawn from the jury and
settled by the parties.
No. SOC. Nathan Lombard VS.. James Nc
Glinchy and al.
Assumpsit for labor performed in erecting a
brewery for defendant amounting to S7,75.
The defense is payment.
The case was given to the jury in the fore
noon, but they had not agreed upon verdict
at adjournment.
Vinton q bennett. Anderson & Webb.
Judge Davis being afflicted with cold ad-
journed the Court to Monday morning, 9
o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

Religious Notices.


ER Rev. Mr. Roy will speak on tho subject OF in.
temper ance its effects upon individuals families and
communities, on Sabbath afternoon at The CoDgiess
Street Methodist Church.
- Theodore ID. Weld. of Mass, will lecture
IN mechanics Hall to morrow afternoon and even
ing, At and o'clock
Subject-'The dongs and undoings of Creeds.
sunday school at 81, Conference at /! O'Clock.
W Rev. Samuel Roy, of the Congress Street NJ
r.. Church. will deliver second discourse ON Tenn
perance Tomorrow afternoon. SUBJECTIVE ELECTS
OF intemperance. Young men are particularly IN
vited to be present.
G-"1re there Jeo thai be Saced." This will be
the subject of Rev. Henry ID. MooTe's sermon in
the Central Congrega tional Church, tomorrow at
ternoon, at O'Clock.
~ Elder +. A. Baker viii preach in the Second
Advent Hall tomorrow, at the usual hours Seats
free.
1-Thc Rev. Amorg Battles, OF Bangor will
preach at Park Street Church tomorrow afternoon,
at O'Clock.
tY-Religious services will be held tomorrow ev-
enng in the Third Parish Church. when Rev. j. X.
Adams, Chaplain Of the Maine 9Th, will make inter-
esting statements respecting the Army OF the Poto
mac. Service will commence at O'Clock.
EY-The washingtonian Society hold meetings
every Sunday evening, at Sons Of Temperance Han,
S5S Congress street. commencing at o'clock. The
public are invited. If
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Portland Daily Press.
XXXVIII OONGREss---rirst Session.
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.
Mr.. Ganson, OF New York, offered a resolu-
ton, which was adopted, instrueting the Ju-
dietary committee to inquire into the necessity
OF providing for dissolving the national cur
rency act In cases of non-fulhllment of labili-
ties.
Mr.. voorhees,, of Indiana, introduced bill,
which was referred TO the committee on Ways
and Means, making all transactions in gold at
two per cent.
MIR. kasson, of Iowa, offered joint resolu-
tions, declaring against the efforts of France
TO possess Mexico. Referred to committee on
Foreign Affairs.
The Louisiana election case was called up
by Mr.. Dawes, of Massachusetts, the resolution
from the committee on Elections declaring
that Mr.. A. L. Field is not entitled to a seat
in the House.
Mr.. Dawes argued that Mr. Field was not
elected according to the laws of Louisiana, and
that the loyal people had not fair opportunity
to vote.
Mr.. Herman, of New York, wanted the
House to express its condemnation of the con-
duct of the Military Governor of Louisiana.
Mr.. Smithers, of Delaware, opposed Mr..
Fields taking seat because there was no civil
government in Louisiana.
Mr.. Field spoke in his own behalf, and of
the right of the loyal citizens of Louisiana to
be represented here.
Further consideration Of the subject was
postponed to Tuesday next.
Mr. Blair, of Missouri, announced the death
of Mr.. John +. Noel. late Representative from
that State.
Messrs. Arnold and Rollins, of Missouri, and
Mr.. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, delivered eulo-
gies.
The usual resolutions of respect were passed.
Adjourned to Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

ARREST OF SUBSTITUTE BRoKERs.-Six
substitute brokers were arrested in this city
yesterday by authority Of the Provost Mar
shall, for swindling two soldiers now in Camp
Berry Of between $500 and $500. They had
enlisted the soldiers and taken them to the
camp, telling them that the bounty would
be paid when they were about to leave. The
rogues were compelled to disgorge their i'll
gotten gains, and considered themselves lucky
TO get Off at that.
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Com ySterri0f.
Per steamship Australasian at New York.
PRnYISI0Ns MApKI.r L.


LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET Jan IL
Beef again cheaper under heavy arrivals Pork
steady for new; old little more inquired for b.
con in fair demand at slight advance Lard Cd
higher; sales at AS cd a 49,. Tallow unchanged ;
North American-39s a 42s.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET-Ashesi in
moderate demand; Pearls Sis Sd a. as Pots 2ss sd
Sugar quiet and lower. Coffee quiet but steady.
Rice inactive. Linseed steady at last weeks ad-
vance. L'nseed oil frmer; holders demand 3is
Fish oils inactive: sperm 55s. Spirit. Turpentjnc
opened active but closed quiet at i3s a 75s Resin
very dull. Petroleum quiet and unchanged; re-
fined Is l0id q Is lid; nothing doing in crude.
Latest via Queenstown.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Jan ls-The
sales to-day 5000 bales nclu ding 1000 bales 10
spectators and exporters. The market closed firm
and unchanged.
Breadstufs-dull at Fridays decline.
Provisions quiet and steady.
LONDON MONEY MARKET, Jan. lG.-Consols
closed at -. tG 905 for money.
AMERICAN SECURITIES. -Iliinois Central rail.
road Is q "a dis; Erie Railroad g q &C.
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From haorriHe, Tena.-Refro1ade More-
wseat of oar Army.


Dsent of oar Army.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 20.
The Knoxville correspondent of the Gazette,
under date of Jan. ed, says Our entire force
crossed the Holstein at Strawberry Plains, and
fell back to new position.
Our loss was quite severe. Several caissons
were blown up. About two hundred stray
glers were picked up by the rebels
after crossing the Holstein our troops
burnt the bridge and everything else likely 10
fall into the hands Of the enemy, including a
considerable amount of new clothing.
On the 22d the rebels and our sharpshooters
were skirmishing across the river six miles
above Knoxville.
The movements OF the enemy are nor clear.
ly understood. 1t is supposed that Lonstree
will besiege Knoxville.
Men have been to work on the Notifications
and new batteries put into position.
Longstreet has a strong and we'll fortified
position at Bulls Gap, whence he can throw
forces into the valley on either side with graat
facility.
Matters will not remain long in their pres.
ent condition.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

INTERNATIONAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY
We learn that one Of the steamers of this line
will be put on the route for Eastport and St.
John the first week in March. little earlier
than has been usual heretofore. During the
time the steamers have been hauled up they
have been undergoing changes and improve
ments, and the passenger accommodations
have been enlarged in the New Brunswick.
No finer boats or better commanders can be
found anywhere than the steamers and officers
on this line.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

MECHANICS DEBATE. - The debate on
capital punishment last evening, by the men,
beers Of the Mechanic Association, was the
most animated and interesting one this sea-
son. 1t was participated in by Messrs. G. l..
Bailey, Z. Fairfield, Nath. Walker, L. +. Pin
gree, J. G. Emery, Stephen Patten, Joshua
Dunn and Charles p. Kimball The hall was
well filed, and the audience seemed highly
interested. The question was laid upon the
table for discussion next Friday evening,
when we hope to give some account of the
debate which will then take place.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30
The Kentucky sematorship-War Items.

LOUISVILLE. Jan. 20.
The last ballot in the kentucky Legislature
for United States Senator was as follows
Bramlette SO; Guthrie 80; Bell &C.
A letter from prominent gentleman states
that Gov. Bramlette will be elected tomorrow.
The Journal iseadvised that the Kentucky
Legislature elected Gov. Bramlette United
States Senator today.
There are reports that small party of
rebels have captured ScottsviDe, Ky. Others
say they were rcpulsed.
Recent letters from below represent the
rebel pickets as being at that place.
Rumors still prevail Of preparations by the
rebels for an extensive invasion of Kentucky.
The military persistently deny that there is
any foundation for such rumors, but the pop
ular idea is that the rebels have no alternative
but must starye or make the attempt for self
preservation.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 20.
Gen. Rosecrans arrived at IL O'Clock this
morning. He was welcomed on the other
side of the river by committee representing
the City Government, the Merchants Ex-
change, the Sanitary Committee, and other
organizations. On this side of the river a sa-
lutte was fired, and the General was escorted
to his hotel by large concourse of citizens
and soldiers.
A heavy thunder, lightning and hail storm
passed over this city this morning, and anoth-
er heavy shower fell tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

b9-At the annual meeting of the State
Agricultural Society, held in Augusta on the
26th inst, resolution was introduced and
adopted, expressive of the opinion of the
members present, that the fund accruing from
the sale Of lands, granted by Government, for
an Agricultural College, should be expended
Tor the establishment OF distinct model Farm
and College, separate from any existing insti-
tuition in the State.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. %.
The rebels have commenced constructing a
battery on York river. ten miles above Glou-
cester, and on that side of the river. They
have also placed torpedoes in that river and
two at the mouth of the Pamunky. They
have also INSTRUCTED the passage up the East
river by torpedoes, several being placed near
its entrance into Mabjack Bay.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

YEyIIE stockholders of the Maine Telegraph Com.
i pany are hereby notified TO meet at the Office OF
the American Telegraph Company in Bangor on
TUESDAY. the sixteenth tl6thl day of February
next at ten 10) O'Clock in the forenoon TO act upon
an offer of the American Telegraph Company to
purchase the stock of the Maine Telegraph Com
pany, under the provisions of their lease to said
American Telegraph Company; and
To act upon any aud all questions growing out o.
the provisions of said lease.
BY order of the Directors
WIN p. MERRILL, Secretary.
Portland, Jan. %, 1864. jan26 d3w
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

SALE OF REAL ESTATE. - Dr. Gardner
Ludwig has purchased the large and eligible
lot OF land, with the buildings thereon, corner
of Congress and High streets owned by the
heirs of the late Nathaniel Warren. Esq. The
price paid was $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30
Destruction of Tracy city by GuerriIics.

New YORK, Jan. 20.
We learn from Nashville that a company of
rebel cavalry, under Joe Carter, 10 strong,
destroyed Tracy City, Marion County, on Fri
day last. The troops at this post, consisting
OF the 10th Connecticut regiment and COM
pany of home guards, were absent on forag-
ing expedition, when the rebels, knowing the
fact, dashed suddenly into the place about
noon, completely surprising the guards and
cutting them of from the stockades. A brisk
skirmish was kept up from that time until
dark, the rebels in the meantime having sue
ceeded in burning all the houses in the place,
including the depot and engine house; they
also burned three cars. Capt. Tiptan of the
home guards and one of his men, and a private
OF the 10th Conn. regiment, named Rowles,
were killed. Capt. Upsome, of the 10Th Conn.
regiment, who was in command of the post, is
reported mortally wounded.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30
Military Merements around Harper. Ferry

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.
The following is reported as being in the
Baltimore American to-day:
Harpers Ferry, Va, 27.-Gen. Sullivan's
cavalry is still actively engaged in securing
the valley from Charlestown to Harrisonburg.
A detachment OF the LIST N. Y. cavalry deliv-
cred to the Provost Marshal here last night
some fifteen prisoners whom they captured at
Woodstock. thirty miles southwest of Win
chester. They report only squadron of
rebel cavalrylas being concealed somewhere in
the mountain near Mount Jackson, twelve
miles south Of Woodstock. No serious ad-
vance of the enemy is therefore expected in
this direction at an early day.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

1-We learn from Mr.. Hadlcy that the
brig William g. Mary, freighted by him for
New Orleans, with the bounties of the State
for the sick and wounded soldiers, has arrived
at its place of destination, and the cargo. as
far as it has been examined, was in good con-
dton.
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TO THE AFFLICTED
DIR. w. N. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician.
No. IL Clapp's Block,

CORNER or CONGRESS AND ELM STREETS
MOULD respectfully announce to the citizens OF
w Portland and vicinity. that he has permanent
~ located in this city. During the eleven months
that v have been in town we have cured some of
the worst forms of disease in persons who have tried
other forms of treatment in vain, and curing pa
tients in so short time that the question il often
asked, do they stay cured! To answer this question
we will say that all that do not ,tay Gu ed we will
doctor the second time for nothing.
DR.. ID. has been practical Electrician for twenty
years. and is also regular graduated ply stefan
Electricity perfectly adapted to chronic diseases
in the form OF nervous sick headache; neuralgia
in the head neck extremities; consumption when
In the acute stages where the lungs are not fully
involved; acute or chronic rheumatism scrofula hip
Diseases white swelings, spinal Diseases curvature
Of the spine. contracted muscles, distorted limbs
palsy paralysis, ST. vitss' Dance deafness STAN
mering or. hestancy Of speech, dyspepsia indiges-
ton. constipation and liver complaint piles-we cure
tis structures Of the chest and all form Of female
oomplAints,
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u. S. COMMISSIONERS CoURT.-Yesterday
before U. S. Commissioner, WIN. II. Clifford.
Esq, George II. Goodrich had an examine
ton on charge Of purchasing military cloth
log Of soldier. He was bound over to the
February term OF the U. 5. District Court In
the sum Of $500, and for want of suretes was
committed to Jail. Geo. +. Talbot, U. s. Dis
trict Attorney, appeared for Government.
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give regret to learn that the accident
TO Mrs Josiah Pennell of Falmouth, a few
days since, resulted in her death on Thurs
day last. Mrs. p, 1t will be recollected, fell
upon the ice, badly breaking one of her thighs.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

rH Theodore ID. Weld, of Massachusetts,,
will speak again before the Spiritual Associa-
ton, at Mechanics Hall, on Sunday afternoon
and evening. Mr.. Weld is man OF clear
head and honest heart, to whom any man may
listen with profit, however widely he differ
from him In opinion. His subject will be
"Doings and undoings of creed.r
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

LuvE DOLLARS will be given for the detection
Il and conviction Of any person or persons alip(
papers IRON the doors Of our subsoribers.
dss1s PunLIbHExo OF The PRESS.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-30

~ See advertisement of Boston Stock
Fluctuations, in this days paper.