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The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04

NEW YoRK, Feb. g.
ding uplands.
Flour-Receipts IL 77s bbls sales H. 300 bbls State
and Western a l0c higher; Superfne State 80 a
$50; Extra do 50 q Z 10; choice Ia Is; Round
Hoop Ohio 40 g GO; choice do IS q so; Super
fine Western6 IS q IS; Extra do 05 al 10; South.
ern hrmcr; ales 200 bbls Mixed to good 75 H.
Fancy and extra 20 g II 90; Canada a l0c high.
ira good toschoice 30 a 800.
Wheat g &c higher: sales ll2 900 BUSH Chicago
Spring IS g 3d. Milwaukee Club SOL q 81; MI.
waukee Amber l 50 q l 6i; Winter Red EASTERN &c
@l 70; Michigan Amber so g 62i.
Corn-cosed heavy at an advance of Z IA ii. sales
10000 bush; Mixed Western shipping "a "a I27:
Yellow Jersey 10 q 10.
Oats-closed steady
Beef-more active; sales 1900 bbls; Country mess
600@700,
Pork-a shade easier; sales 1850 bbls; mess 20 10;
old do 1900 q 10 l2l; new do % 70 q "a %; prime
16 90 "a Is co,
Cut Meats-frmer
Bacon-frm.
Dressed Hogs-unchangcd.
Lard-.unchanged sales 200 bbls at IL q 13Ic.
Kice-hrm; sales 800 bags Rangoon at Y a Sc and
$50 bags Patna at 81.
Sugar-actve and firm; sales $50 hhds New Or.
vana 135.
Conee-dull.
Molasses-frmcr; sales LOO bbls; New Orleans IS
965. '"
Naval Stores-quiet.
Freights to Liverpool-lower; Flour 10ld; Grain
wool-quiet and unchanged
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.


Expeditions Into North Caroli,.a-Capfur,
of Prisoners and Destruction OF Rebei
Stores-Rebei Camp Broken wp.
FORTRESS MONROE. Feb. 3.
The steamer S. r. Spaulding arrived this
forenoon with twenty-one rebel prisoners from
Newborn, recently captured by the 9th Yer
mont Regiment
The Spaulding brought the steamer Thomas
Scott in tow, she being disabled. =
Gen Butler has received the following dis
patch:
"On the 18th ult. Gen. Palmer sent an cx-
petition to capture q force of rebel cavalry in
Jones and Onslow counties, N. e. They sue
ceeded in routing the enemy, captured twen-
ty-three men, with their horses and equip
ments, destroyed 10000 to 100000 pounds OF
beef, and captured several mules, horses, &c.
On the 9th, Capt. Cody, of the oath N. Y.
Battery, proceeded with his command to w.
sell county, n. C., where they captured five
men, who have been guilty of a series OF rob.
berries, one of the murderers of Titians, two
Confederate officers, and 1000 sheep
There is large rebel force at Kinston. N.
T., probably anticipating an attack.
Gen. Wistar recently sent force out from
Williamsburg to the twelve mile ordinary,
and broke up camp Of rebel scouts, captured
eight horses, eight rifles, and q large quantity
ofprovisions and two prisoners, returning with
one man wounded.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04

New YORK. Feb. 8.
The Commercial Advertisers Washington
dispatch says the tax on petroleum has been
informally considered by the Committee on
Ways and Means. They have also considered
the tax on tobacco. A delegation of butchers
were before the committee to-day, remonstrat
ing against any increased tax on beeyes.
The special committee to inquire into the
expenditures OF the Navy Department will
meet tomorrow. The matter first to be in
vestlgated is that concerning purchases made
by order Of the Department not in accordance
with law, where exorbitant prices were paid.
The Senate Military Committee have passed
upon large number of military nominations.
Gen. Schohelds nomination, together with
many others, were postponed.
The Senate Naval Committee also passed
upon all the naval nominations before them
They likewise considered and will report the
bill to equaize the grade of line officers in the
Navy.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04
FROM WEST VIRGINIA.

The Recent Raid om the d. e o. Railroad
Defeat of the Enemy aud Rccapfure of
Federal Prisoners-Captmre of Federal
| Steamer.
| BALTIMORE, Feb. 3.
The American has the following:
/ CUMBERLAND, Md, Feb. 3,-12 M.
! The guard OF one company of infantry post
ed at Pattersons Creek bridge, was attacked
| at l.30 2. M. yesterday by 500 rebel cavalry
| and after spirited resistance, in which two OF
| our men were killed and ten wounded, the
| greater part OF the company were captured
This accomplished the rebels set fire to the
bridge and started off with their prisoners.
The employees on the railroad stayed the fire
and saved the bridge with only slight damage.
Gen. Averill, with his command, who had been
sent out from Martinsburg this morning, over
took the rebels near Springfield and severe
engagement ensued. The rebels were driven
through Springfield and south of Burlington
Many rebels were killed and wounded and our
captures are large, including the recovery of
our own men taken yesterday and many
horses. The enemy are making rapid tracks
for the back country, holly pursued by our
cavalry. The rebel raid intended on New
Creek has been thwarted by Gen. Averill's
quick movements.
tirely clear of the enemy, and the full opera
tion OF the line will be at once resumed
WHEELING. Va, Feb. 8.
Gen. Kelly telegraphs this afternoon to Gov
Boreman that the rebels have been driven
back from the line of railroad at all points and
are now in full retreat.
The damage to North Branch and Patterson
Creek bridge is but trining. The railroad will
be in working order in two days.
Gov. Boreman also received dispatch from
Gallopolis stating that the steamer Levi,
which left that place for Charleston West Vir-
ginia, last night, was captured and burnt at
Red House on the Kanawha river. Brig.
Gen. Scaurmar and one of his staff were taken
prisoners. The rest of the passengers and
crew were released. The rebels also burnt
the telegraph Office at Red House.
The telegraph line is now working over the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04

ARE You SroK?-Have you doctored on
this ones system, and. that ones system, and
found no relief2 Do you want to get well.
and have the rosy hues of health mantle your
cheeks, and the red and rich blood of the
strong man and strong woman circulate in
your veins? We doubt not that you do, the
more especially II traces of Consumption, Can
Ger, Scrofula, and similar fearful but durable
diseases are within you. Then let me suggest
that you call on Madame Manchester, at No.
ii Clapp Block. 1t is very rare disease
that she will not either cure or make better.
Call and consult her at once, ye afflicted ones.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04
BY TELEGRAPH
TOTHE
Portland Daily Press.
xXXVIII OoNGRIss--rirst Session.
SENATE.

SENATE.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 3.
The enlistment bill was postponed until to-
morrow.
On motion of Mr.. Carlisle, the report of the
committee on the Judiciary in the Hale case
was adopted, and the committee discharged
from its further consideration.
On motion OF Mr.. Fessenden, the Senate
took up the House revenue BILL as reported
from the Finance committee with amend
ments.
Mr.. Fessenden explained at length the effect
and merits of the committees amendments.
The further consideration of the revenue
bill was postponed until tomorrow, on motion
OF Mr. Hendricks.
Mr.. Sumner presented protest of Germans
in Boston against the Presidents scheme of
reconstruction. Referred.
The Senate adopted an amendment TO the
revenue bill, levying a tax of 90 cents on all
spirits sold or distilled and removed for con-
sumption or sale previous to the first of July
next.
The bill repeating acts allowing foreign
goods to be imported into Canada through the
United States, or exported from Canada
through the United States, was referred to the
Foreign committee.
The bill establishing uniform ambulance
system was passed.
A resolutson was introduce eaualizing the
pay of soldiers.
A communication was received from the
Post Master General relative to the failure OF
mails between Washington and New York
Referred.
The Senate then went into executive SEES
sion, after which they adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House resumed the consideration of the
resolution amendatory of the conflscation BILL
Mr.. Wadsworth, of Kentucky, combatted
the views of Mr.. Stevens, OF Pennsylvania,
that this is public war, maintaining that it is
a civil war carried on within the State. The
laws OF war do not authorize the conquest of
Individual property on land but forbids it.
The House went into committee on the
amendatory enrolment bill.
Mr.. Amos Myers, of Pennsylvania, proceed
ed to show that if, as had been asserted, the
draft was unpopular, it was because of certain
traitors who had striven by their speeches to
render it odious.
Mr.. Styles, of Pennsylvania, defended Judge
Woodward from the attack made upon him BY
Mr. Myers, and argued that the CONSUMPTION
had proved failure.
The amendment to strike out the 800 clause
was agreed to, thus leaving it at $780,.
The following clause was struck out of the
bill: "And If any drafted man shall pay money
for the procuration of a substitute, such pay
ment shall operate only to relieve such person
from draft in filling that quota, and his name
shall be retained on the rolls in filling future
quotas"
Without any further action the committee
rose.
The bill for the construction Of a ship canal
around Niagara Falls in New York was re-
ferred.
A bill was reported for ship canal for war
vessels from the Mississippi to the Northern
STRAIGHTFORWARD.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04
Ma TIERS ABOUT Town.
Supreme Judicial Court.

JANUARY TERM-DAvIs, j., PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-In the case of Nickersor
cs. Gillepsie the jury returned verdict fol
plaintiff for $44.93-the amount claimed and
interest.
NO. 3lo.-North Berwick Co. Us. New Eng
land Fire & Marine Insurance Co.
The defendent Company at Hartford. Conn.,,
by their agent insured the stock and machin-
cry in plaintiffs wooden mill at North Ber-
wick, to the amount of eight thousand dol
lars. The mill and contents were destroyed
by fire Nov. 2, 1861, and during the lifetime
of the policies of insurance. Defendants OBJ
ject paying the insurance, on the ground OF
breach Of warranty-the mill being run in the
night, against stipulation. Not finished.
I. M, HAYES, JOHN RAND.
SHEPLEY & DANA.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04
Commercial.
Per steamship America at New York.


LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Jan. l9.--The
sales for two days $500 bales including 100 to
spectators and exporters. The market closed dull
and I'd iower, except for American which was
steady.
LIVERPOOL BREADS tufts MARKET-Flour
quiet and steady. Wheat a I'd higher under the
warlike aspect: Corn iirmer; mixed 90 Cd.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET Beef
steady. Pork iirm Bacon steady. Lard firm at As
Cd q 49, Tallow dull and downward.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET - Ashes
quiet and steady. Rice steady. Linseed Oil Quiet
and steady. Resin quiet and steady. Spirits 1ur-
pentine.-no sales. Petroleum firm; refined Is l0id
q Is lid.
Latest.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Jan 20-The
sales to-day 1000 bales, including 800 bales to
spectators and exporters. The market closed very
dull and slightly lower.
PARLIAMENTARY and unchanged
Proyisions-quiot and steady.
Produce-steady.
LONDON MONEY MARKET Jan 20-Consols
closed at 80 i9 903 for money
AMERICAN SECURIrIES.-Illinois Central rail-
road % g "a dis; Erie Railroad Ga! q est.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04

TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 3.
Judge Chancellor delivered his opinion to-
DAY IN the case OF the Camden & Amboy Rail-
road against the Delaware Bay Railroad and
Camden d Atlantic Railroad He held that
the only exclusive franchise held by the Joint
companies was that of through transportation
oil freight and passengers between New York
and Philadelphia, and referred not to local
business. He ordered a reference to be made
to master. to take an account of passengers
and merchandise carried over defendants
roads between New York and Philadelphia,
and make distinct account of soldiers and
munitions OF war carried over said roads, and
that any final order concerning the last ac-
counts should be reserved until the coming of
the masters report.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04

BOLD RoBBERy.-Monday evening, about
Z O'Clock. young man about % years of age
went into the candle factory of Mr.. Rober.
Hull, on Green street, for the purpose Of dis
posing of some tallow. Mr.. Hull purchased
it of him, and had taken out his pocket-book
TO pay for 1t, when happening to turn his head
for moment he received blow which rem
recovering he found that the scamp had made
Off with the pocket-book, which contained
about forty-nine dollars.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04
FROM NEwBERN, N. c.
Attack by the Rebels at Bscheison's Gre Elk
Retreat Of ear Forces--AttcnspS to Cut Fed :
erdt Communication wifh Moreheai CITY


Retreat Of ear Forces Atfcnspt to Cut Fed
erat Communication wifh Morehead Citv.
NEwBERN, N. c., Feb. LIST,
via Fortress Monroe Sd.
10 Major Gen. Butler EARLY this forenoon
our outposts at Bachelson's Creek were at
tackled by the enemy, represented to be a
force of about 1900 strong, consisting of
Thake's brigade and Picket's entire division.
1t being impracticable to make an ADEQUATE
defence, our force fell back in good order, de-
stroying the camps, abandoning but few stores,
with loss of 80 TO 100 men and one section
of light artillery. Our forces are now SO ar
ranged that we are confident of successful
resistance. Almost simultaneously with this
attack the enemy advanced on the south side
of the trent-with what force it Is difficxjt to
estimate-and were handsomely repulsed.
Communication continues with Morehead
City, but the enemy are near the road with
the evident intention of cutting it. The COM
mander of Beaufort is aware Of the situation,
and will use every effort to prevent any inter-
ruption with the road.
lSigned) j. w. PALMER, Brig. Gen.
Ldter.-The section. of artillery supposed
to have been lost at Beech Greek may be pre-
served.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04
Municipal Court.-reb. ID.

WEDNEsDAY.-John Sheridan, for viola
ton of the Lords Day by keeping his shop
open on the Sabbath, was fined s. and costs.
which he paid.
Edward p. Tunmore and John Cronan were
brought up on search and seizure complaints.
j. O'Donnell, Esq, appeared for the defend
ants, and the cases were continued TO next
Wednesday.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04

eV- William jackson, the colored coach
man Of Jeif Davis, who escaped from his mas
ter, and who has spent some months in Eng
land, is now in our city, and proposes to give
lectures upon the system Of slavery as con-
Quoted at the South, wherever his services
may be required. His personal experience in
this matter will render his lectures highly in
teresting.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04

u Sam Sharpley's Minstrels will give an
entertainment at Deering Hall this evening,
the only one for the present, as their engage
ments In other places are such as to prevent
their remaining here. Those who love good
singing, mingled with fun, will crowd the
house Tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04

nI-Ata meeting of Cumberland Steam
Fire Engine Co. No. 3, held at the Chief En-
gineer's Office last evening, the following Off
GERS were elected: Foreman, c. II. Bowker
Clerk, S. A. Chesley; Fireman, T. Cook ;
Steward, II. s. Bennett.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04
JOHNS, COAL,

IE0 TONS Stove size, at l9s Commercial ST.,
fOO tRichardson's Wharf, Portland.
The Undersigned has sold the Johns Coal for nine
years last past. 1t has given general satisfaction.
Whore there Is . fair draft, no coal excels for
cooking use.
EH-An coal sent from this wharf will be sent in
good order, carefully picked and screened.
Other varieties, to wit:
LEHICH. Sugar Loaf, Hazleton and Old Lehigh
Nav. Company's.
SCHUYLklLL, Nv. ASH Losust Mountain.
RED ASH, the genuine FRANKLIN COAL, also
the Diamond.
CHESTNUT COAL. tJohns) well screened;
price ss.5o-good for small stoves, or where the
draft can be readily checked,
GUN BERLAND COAL. prime article for
Smiths use.
janis iseodtf JAMES III. BAKER.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04

WASHINGTON, Feb 8.
The following dispatch was received at head
quarters of the army here to-day:
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 2.
Gen. Dodge reports that on the cath ult. our
force, under Col. Phillips, drove Roddy to the
south side of the Tennessee river. captured ali
his trains, consisting of over 20 mule teams.
200 head of cattle, 600 sheep and about 100
horses and mules, and destroyed factory and
mill which had largely supplied him.
tSigned) JOHN A. RAwLINs.
Brig. Gen. and Chief of staff.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04

Fer Ceughs, Geld. and CensumP tien.
III highly approved medicine ever discovered n
has stood fhe best Of all tests Tine having had an
unprecedented sale of nearly forty years. II is
recommended by our best physicians, our most emf
nent citizens, the Press, the Trade in fact BY all
who know II. For certificates, which can be given
TO almost any extent, see wrappers to each bottle
The proprietors will cheerfuy refund the money II
not emit rely satisfactory Price 50 cents and ls the
large bottles much the cheapest Be cdrsrsl to get
The genuine. which is prepared only by REED, CUT.
TER CO., Wholesale Druggists. Boston. Sold In
Portland by dealers generally.
d. II. HAY, Druggist, corner Middle and Free
streets. Wholesale Agent. does isd0u
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04

a1-Prof Grover, who has been lecturing
successfully in the Eastern part of the State
on Phenology, will visit several places in this
vicinity for the purpose Of addressing the peo-
pie. Give him hearing.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04

ga Robinson, No. 81 Exchange street,
has received the "Copperhead Cathechism,
for the instruction of such politicians as are
OF tender years; with admonitions by Fer
nando the Gothamite, High Priest Of the Or
der Of Copperheads.' From 1t one can learn
the chief aim and duty of the copperheads.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04

Advertisers are requested to hand in
their advertisements as far as possible, before
one o'clock In the afternoon. diff
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04
No Signs of the Asia.

HALIFAX, N. s., Feb. 3-1i P. NJ.
No signs of the steamship Asia. Weather
fine.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04
DIRECTORS.

DIRECTORS.
John r Bacon, 50 South street.
sidney Revins, firm of Beyans MarshalI
Betchel. % South William street
= Browne, firm Of II 4. Browne Co.
w Breeder, l07 Liberty street.
lanes Brett, firm OF Brett. Son Co.
r. . Brown, Ell Brown & Co.
Elliott sIy c' cSsdD tEiCyeTmore cIews Co.
= bennington. 400 Water street, nSS.n 70
d DeWolf. firm of ID DeWoif 4 Co.
james W Elweli. !" Jas " EiwelI 4 Co.
Daniel Embury, President Atlantic Bank, Brooklyn.
Jed Frye firm Of Jed Frye Co.
Charles Gould, Hanover street.
Edward Haight. President Bank of Commonwealth.
- Janson, firm Of Janson, Bond Co.NY San +
Cyrus Loutrel, firm of Francis & Loutrei.
mcisean, g Allen. Mclean 4 BulkIey
AZ Marvin, g A Marvin Z Co.
John W Mott, 80 whitehall. ''''e'a SHERWOOD
Jo n Ogden. firm of Devlin, Hudson 1 Son.
X Partridge. IS Beaver street.
X Poillon, firm of & X Poillon.
s sM s. Reed. sc Reed &c,
Henry fhs4n.n. TGGdXE v Estis1.in Co.
Edward Unkart, " Unkart q Co
II Weeks, " Weeks. Douglass Co.
Allston Wilson, Wilson & Cammann
w N Woodcock, {" Marsh, Bros 4 Co.
Insurance under Open. Special or General Policy.
upon Hulls. Cargoes and Freights, against all the
usual marine hazards and war risks, at lowest cur.
rent rates. Dividends made annually On cash or
scrip. at the election Of the insured. All losses
promptly settled at office of
W. Il. FOYE, Agent,
MOultOn Street, Portland, Me.
y~noo olm
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04

Arrfcat of the Steamer 4tlanfic.
New York, Feb 81
The steamer Atlantic, from Hilton Head,
brings the CID Ohio Regiment of re-enlsted
veterans.
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04
To Railroad Contractors.

INHE Portland and kennebec Railroad Company
Il will receive proposals until the tenth Of the
present month, for grading that portion of their
new track which lies between the mouth of the Cum
berland and oxford Canal and the interss ction of
kheir present track north of Danforth street, In
Portland.
Also for masonry for the abutments of Bridge
across Danforth street, and for the wood work of
said bridge.
Propes sails for the whole. any part of said work
will be considered, the Company rcserving the right
to accept any portion of such proposals as it may
deem expedient.
Specifications with profile OF the work, may be
seen at tho office of the Engineer. the gas
works. G. j. MOVES,
Engineer of Z. & X. X. Co.
Portland, Feb. 2, 1854. feb3 d& wtfeb9
The Portland daily press., 1864-02-04
Statement Of the Condition
-oF THE
Market Fire Insurance Co

-or THE
Market Fire Insurance Co.
OF NEW YORK.
On the first day of January A. D. 1854, made to the
Secretary Of state Of the State Of Maine, pursuant
to the statute Of that State.
NAME AND LOCATION.
The name Of this Company is TsE MARKET FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY, incorporated in 1853 and
located in the city of New York
CAPITAL.
The Capital of said Company actually
paid up In cash Is 5000 O0o 90
The surplus the LIST day of Jan. 1854. las,sO3 SO
Total amount Of Capital and Surplus, ss2s. eos 90
Amount Of cash in Market Bank. .a7s 2e
Amount of cash in Companys Office, 572s 50
Amount of cash in hands of Agents
and in course of transmission, $50 30
Amount Of unincumbered Real Estate
in Brooklyn, 1894 46
Amount of U. s. Treasury Notes. mar.
ket value liz T26 90
Amount of Bank Stocks, 5000 10
Amount OF Loans on Bonds and Mort
cages. being first lien of record on
unincumbered Real Estate. worth at
Amount OF Loans on Stocks and Bonds
payable ON demand. the market value
Of securities pledged, at least s5s,6s5. $500 90
Amount due for premiums on Policies
issued at office, 2 sl 10
Amount of Revenue Stamps in Office, 1874 90
Due for interest accrued. LAG 80
ss4s.254 Is
LIABILITIES.
Amount of Losses adjusted. and due
and unpaid, none.
Amount Of Losses incurred, and in
process Of adjustment, none.
Amount of Losses reported on which
no action has been taken, 5a30l
Amount Of Claims for Losses resisted
by the Company. 400 90
Amount of Dividends declared and due
aud unpaid. none.
Amount Of Dividends either cash or
scrip, declared but notyot due, none.
Amount of money borrowed, none.
Amount of all other existing claims
against the Company, being for inter
As .ssS; due for ce,.rnm.a, Tax is IS y y
Total amount of Losses Claims, and
Liabilities, 1880 "a
The greatest amount insured on any one risk is
so Co., but will not general rule exceed el0 900.
The company has no general ule rs to the amount
allowed TO be insured In any city. town. village or
block being governed in this matter. in each case
by the general character of bsildings. width Of sts
facilities for putting out fires, &c
An sttested copy of the Char ter or Act Of Incor-
poration accompanied q former statement.
STATE OF NEW YORK.
CRY AND COUNTY oF NEW York. IS;
Secretary, of the MARKET FIRE Incur, NEE Con-
PANY, being seycrally sworn, depose and say, and
each for himself says. that the foregoing Is true
full and correct statement of the affairs Of the said
corporation, and that they the above described
officers thereof ASHUA TAYLOR, President.
h. FREEMAN, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn before me this 10Th OF jan
uary, A. ID. 1864. Witness my hand and official seal
H WASHBURN.
Notary Public.
STAMP.
JOHN DOW, Agent,
| Nos. 90 & % Exchange St.. Portland, Me.
feb3 3W