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The Portland daily press., 1864-02-25
COMMUNICATIONS.
The Argus on sThe Natural History Of
Secession

The Argus ON ssThe Natural History OF
Secession
To the Editor Of the Press;
have never been so strongly reminded of
the serpent and the file, as when 1 saw the
Argus, in its issue Of the 9th, spend half
column of its valuable primer in pretending
to demolsh the above named work. / doubt
whether the same amount of vituperative
earnestness has been expended with so little
effect since the day that Esop's snake entered
the blacksmith's shop.
The Natural History of Secession comes
extremely near to being exactly the kind of
book we like to see the Argus try its parts
upon.
The Argus begins by telling the author, in
its accustomed vein of truth and courtesy,
he has committed an "egregious error" in
supposing himself possessed of the ''requ-
site qualifications" for writing such work.
This makes me more than suspect that the
authors effort is triumphant success. This
opinion is confirmed when ! see the two argu-
ments by which the Argus attempts to sus-
tain its polite assertion.
First, that while the author elaborately
demonstrates the truth of his main positions,
he alludes to some collateral occurrences
which he does not cumber and dilute his work
by establishing with plenary evidence
Second, that Horace Greeley contradicted
himself in some things which he said about
Judge Taney.
The appositeness of this latter argument
appears on this wise. All writers with whom
the Argus does not see fit to accord are IA
natics, and fanatics "cannot handle logic"
From this selfevident position the conclusion
is inevitable.
But, notwithstanding the utter futility of
his logic, the Argus squirms as if it was hurt
by some OF the startling" facts or conclu-
sions to which the author "jumps without
particle Of evidence" and goes on, first to de-
ny, and then argue against one or two sug-
gestions of the author which it thinks pecu-
liarly damaging to the "pro-slavery fanatics
las the Argus seems willing to style itself and
its political associates.
The sober truth of the matter we think to
be this: the author of this quantity but not
inaptly named work, with some real quaifl-
cations for his task, in the early stages of the
war and under the influence of its rousing ex-
citement, fixed his eye on the future spleB,lor
and beauty of our country, redeemed, united,
purged aud restored to the full dominion of
those principles of popular freedom which
have been the procuring cause Of its former
grandeur. In advancing with a giants gait
to clear away the intervening rubbish and
place in view the indispensable requisites of
that restoration, he has not stopped to par
ley with or pity the dishonest drivelers who
may think themselves aggrieyed by the opera
tion. SAssICUs
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q. .. STEAMER DE SOTO, I
AT SEA, Feb. 8, 1864.

letter, written at sea on board the u. 5. Stea-
lner De Soto, received in this city,
U. S. STEAMER DE SoTo,
AT SEA, Feb. 8, 1864.
gave you something OF description of the
Cumberland in my last from Havana, and to-
day at half-past ten, A. NJ, she became our
prize. Great anxiety has been felt of late in
regard to her, it being thought by all that she
was preparing for privateer. l hardly think
any such thing was ever contemplated, for al
though she is very fast sailor, she is not
otherwise calculated for such purpose. But
there is no telling what might have been. As
1t is she Is now secure, and is the most valua-
BILE prize taken during the war. She threw
her mail bag overheard, but we picked it up
and saved it. 1t is very large and no doubt
contains some very valuable information
Her cargo has not been disturbed since she
left England. We have her crew all on board
of us at present, and are on our way TO Key
West and she is following upon our quarter
manned by our own men. Her crew have a
much better appearance than any we have be-
fore taken-are nearly all Englishmen-and
seem to congratulate themselves upon their
good fortune of falling into the hands OF the
De Soto instead OF cruisers not so favoraby
known. Some of them we have had on board
before as prisoners, taken from different pri-
zes last summer. One of them we took from
the Steamer Cuba, the first steamer taken by
us last year. One boy came on board cry
ing wofully. Her chief engineer is the same
that took her over from England. He owned
largely in her cargo, and says if she had made
the trip successfully, he would have been well
of, but has now lost all. Her clerk saws that
eleven hundred thousand dollars was paid out
for portion of her cargo, in gold and silver
in London. She took on board a large quan-
tity more in Havana. The De Soto produced
quite stir among the blockade runners.
when in Havana last; there were seven steam
ers there; she is well-known and feared by
them all, and no doubt was feared as little
by the Cumberland as by any other there at
that time, as she was considered the fastest of
them all They seemed to take great pleas
ure in offering insults to her, often sailing their
boats close by, flying the secesh flag-which
they are very careful to keep out of sight
when we get after them out to sea, always
hosting the English in its stead. 1t is some
times gratifying to haul such a flag down
seventeen of which it has been our pleasure
thus to treat in less than one year; perhaps
few ships can say more. The De Soto wears
rather foreign aspect at present, and were
she to go into Portland with our prisoners on
board, might be mistaken for an Englishman.
Two of the leading men of the Cumberland,
am informed, have served a term in Moro
Castle-one three years,-one has been three
times before our Admiral Bailey, and this
makes the fourth time. They all seem to be
adeenturous characters, to say the least.
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CITY OF PORTLAND,

February 8, ls6i.
NOTICE is hereby given that arraD gements have
~ been made by the Mayor and Aldermen for the
purpose of Vaccination of the inhabitants of this
city at the Portland Dsponsary' Office, over Ed
ward Mason's Drug Store, entrance ON Federal
Street, where all persons unable to pay or that SER
vice can have the same performed gratuitousiy.
Oihee open from 3 TO 4o'clock every day except
SUNDAYS.
Dr. Thomas Foster, City Physician, has also been
employed to yaeciaate the scholars of the several
schools in the city.
feb4 dsw Per order
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Contagious Diseases.

Chapter lith, Sections 90 and 81, of the Revised
Statutes:
SECT. 80 when any disease dangerous TO the
public health exists in town. the municipal officers
shall use all possible care 10 prevent its spread and
to give public notice OF infected places to travellers
by displaying red flags al proper distances, and by
all other means most effectual, in their Judgment
for the common safety.
Scot so. When householder or physician knows
that person under his care il taken sick of any
such disease. he shall Immediately give notice there
OF to the municipal officers of the town where such
person is and il he neglect it he shall forfeit not
less than ten. more than thirty dollars
The above law will be strictly enforced
JOHN s. HEALD,
febl2tf City Marshal and Health Officer
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The above form of proposals will be adhered TO %
closely a. practicable. Other forms will be received
by the Department and duly considered.
proper guarantee that the bidder is able to ful6l
the contract certified 10 by the clerk Of the nearest
District Court the United States District Ator-
ney, must accompany the proposal or II will be re-
jeeted.
An oath of allegiance to the United States Gov
ernment must also accompany the proposal.
The contract will be awarded 10 the lowest respon
sible party or parties, who will be duly notified
BY mail or otherwise that their bids are accept
ed and they will inmedistely be required TO enter
into contract under bonds to the amount of as 0QO
Bonds to be properly certified to.
Bidders may be present in person, when the pro-
posals are opened.
The Post Office Address of the parties proposing
must be distinctly written upon the proposal.
Proposals must be addressed TO Henry johnson,
Medical 5. X, and Purveyor,u U. S. A., Washington.
ID. q.
The APARTMENT reserves the right to reject any or
all bids deemed unsuitable
HENRY JOHNSON,
NJ. ). X, and Puryeyor. U. s. A. Washington u. q.
9rinted forms of Proposals can be had st thia
Office. feb5 tf26
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE.
Good Location fof a Hotel.

49,. That valuable and centrally located House
Er;f and Lot, No. 81 India street, for so many
III years owned ans occupied by General Sanu-
- Ell fessenden, is offered for sale.
The Lot is 20 feet on India street, extending back
III foetcontaining nearly u coo feet of land The
House is three stored, is in good repair and con-
tains fifteen rooms besides many closets and other
conyeniences; has gas fixtures throughout; il also
has a large flow of PURE AQUEDUCT WATER,
which Is very desirable; also a large Wood House
and Barn.
This good piece of property upon which to make
improvements. IL may be fitted for a FIRSI
CLASS BOARDING. HOUSE, or a SECOND
CLASS HOTEL.
Its near proximity TO the terminus of the Grand
Trunk Railway and 10 the wharyes of the Boston
and other steamers, makes the location desirable
one for Hotel.
This lot might be improved with profit TO any me-
chanic or other person having means, by the cree
tion of Tenemenis, its large depth afording ample
space tor block of eight or ten buildings
For further particulars enquire of
VIM. II. JERRlS, Argus Office.
Portland, Dec. s, 1868. decll MWFtf
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WestbT0Ok Seminary and Female
Collegiate Institute.

FEYHE Spring Term Of this Institution will COM
H. menee Feb. 24th and continue twelve weeks.
BOARD OF INSTRUCTION:
Rev. S. II. McCoLLISTER, A. NJ Principal,
AARON LOWELL, A. b., Associate PRINCIPAL
Mss Mss +. 6, sPAgLpISe, Assistants.
NJ. c. MILLTKN, Teacher of Music.
Rates of Tuition, from 81 90 to $780,
Board per week, 50, ,25, including all but wood and
lights. In the Boarding Houses students .furni.h
their own bedding and towels. Good rooms can be
had for self boarding.
q. NJ. STEVENS. Secretary
Stevens Plains, Jan 30. febl2 DIV
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Dissolution,

F5tfIE copartnership heretofore existing under the
Il firm style OF PHINNEY & CO. is this day dis.
solved by mutual consent. "The affairs of he late
concern will be settled at +. A. Howard's, under
Lancaster Hall. by II. VI. Phinnoy"
Having this day sold to Stuart & Co. our stock in
trade, we would cordially recommend them to our
friends and former patrons as worthy their patron
age and confidence. PHINNEY & co.
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C0narfrpcrSIlip.

i!gvt ri1fs nay formed copaft
n nership under the firm style of STUART & co,
and viii continue the Stove and Furnace business
n all branches At the old stand, No. III Middle
street. CHARLES ii. STUART,
jan2l diff ID. X. STEVENS.
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PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
JOHN T. GILMAN. Editor,
N. A. OSTER & co.

TIE PORTLAND DAILY PRRss is published at 81 90
per year. II paid strictly in advance. discount of
&l.00 will be made.
Single copies three cents
The MAINE STATE PRESS is published every Thurs-
DAY morning at $2OO per Annum, in advance; 81 rs
II paid within ak months; and 90. so, If payment be
delayed beyond the year.
Rates of Advertising:
One inch Of space in length of column constitutes
. SQUARE"
Sl25 per square daily first week; 70 cents per week
after three insertions or less 81 90; continuing
~ other day after first week, 90 cents.
Half square, three insertions less, 70 cents;
week, 90; 80 cents per week after.
Under head of AMUsRMEsTs, ~. 90 per square per
week; three insertions or less $50.
SPECIAL NOTICES, s1.75 per square first week,
SLIGO per square after three insertions or less 81 25
half square, three insertions, S100; one week,
Sl.25.
Advertisements inserted in the MAINE STATE
PRKss (which has large circulation in every part of
the Stae for 20 cents per square in addition to the
above rates, for each insertion.
LRoAL MOTIONS st usual rates.
Transient advertisements must be paid for in ad.
vance
BUSINESS NOTICES, in reading columns, IL cents
per line Tor one insertion. No charge less than fifty
cents for each insertion.
should be directed to the "Editor Of the Press and
KJoB PRINTING of every description executed
with dispatch.
r. Tracy, Travelling Agent.
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Proposals for Ice.

MEDICAL PuRvEYoR's Ovyros. \,
Washington, ID. c., Feb. l. 1854
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received A. thla
- office until n NJ. February the 2bth for furunh.
ing Ice TO the Medical Department Of the Army dur.
ing the present year, at the points herein deeignaf
ed The Ice to be stored by the contractor in oroo-
erly constructed each point Of deliver
on or before the 18th day Of April next the ice not
TO be receipted for until its quality, the ftness Of
the icehouse. and the manner in which IL is packed
shall have been approved by medical officer APP
and payment win be made only for the amount sSus
actually stored and receipted for.
The proposals will be for the quantities indicated
proviso that SHOULD be needed at any time for
the years supply it shall be furnished at the ssms
rates and under the same conditions:
QUANTITY To BE DELIVERED AT
Annapolis, Md.-lee-house owned by the United
States-l50 tons
Fortress Monroe, va.-Ice-houe owned by the
United States-2S0 tons.
Point Lookout. Md ice house owned by the United
States-200 tons.
Portsmouth, Va -Ice-house not owned by the Unit
Newburn, N .c-Ice. house not owned BY the United
States-400 tons. +
Hilton Head. C.-Iee-house owned by the United
States-450 tons.
Beaufort. $. c.-Ice-house owned by the United
States-3OD tons.
daily, by weight for the year 1864 in such quaint.
ties a may be required By the surgeons in charge at
United states General Hospitals upon the following
annual estimate. in and near
Boston, Mass, 10 tons.
New York, SEQ tons.
New Haven, Conn, 60 tons.
Portsmouth Grove, l.. l30 tons
Philadelphia, Pa. 500 tons.
Newark, N. j.. loo tons.
Washington, ID. C $500 tons.
Baltimore, Md, 500 tons.
Frederick. Md rs tons.
All additional amounts that may be required at
these pisces until January lst, 1856 are to be fur
nished at the same rates:
FORM OF PROPOSAL.
The undersigned proposes TO furnish - tons Of
first quality OF Ice, carefully packed in substantial
iee-houses, at the within named points. viz;
at the following price per ton Of two thousand
pounds, namely, at
tons. at s-per ton.
The Ice TO be subject to the inspection, measure
ment, and approval Of Medical offcer, or other
ed ior
Payment TO be made from time to time upon du.
peate bills, certified TO by the Medical Director.
signed,
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Hommopathic Medicine
II H H 3 E S Tl
ke.OpeneI,

TENHE Photograph Galleries, No so Middle street.
E Portland, having been thoroughly reftted and
supplied wish all the latest improvements, arc now
open for the accommodation of the public.
lhe proprietor is prepared 10 supply his former
customers and all who may give him CALL with pic
lures OF every description executed in the beet man.
ner and Mt reasonable prices.
- Particular attention given 10 copying
Portland, July 80, ls6a dtf
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Dividend.

II IN and after this day, dividend of Two Dollars
~ per share-iess Government tax viii be paid
on the STOCK, IN Federal currency, of the Atlantic
81 Lawrence Railroad Company, TO shareholders of
record on the 3lst of Deceu'ber last
once Of atlantic 4 50. Latcrenee Paiiroad "a.
Portland, Feb. 4, 1854. eodewis
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The ice shall be of the best quality. and subject to
th1 approval OF the Surgeon in charge who will re
cept for the actual amount delivered at each hos
piial.
Payment to be made from time to time upon du-
plicse bills, certified to by the Medical Director
Signed,
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Wanted :
Secondhand Candle Boxes,
AT No. 90 Portland Street, Portland.
JAM diff
Copartnerss,ip Notice.

I HAVE this day admitted AMOS L. MiLLETT
l. as an equal partner in my Grocery business
Hereafter the business will be conducted under the
style and name of WILSON MILLETr, at the
old stand, 312 Congress street.
WILLIAM l.. WILSON.
Portland, Jan. l. 1854 jan2-lw teodtf
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For Sale or TO Let.

Desirable Summer Residence for
Sale.
FvvHE Farm known the "Eli Seayey Farm"
Il containing about 140 acres OF good land, situ-
ated miles this side OF Saco Village and u miles
from "Old Orchard Beach" The buildings are all
in good order, surrounded with beautiful elms
This is q desirable property in all respects, either
as = summer residence or for a first rate farm.
For particulars enquire on the premises orto
j. G. PROCTOR,
feb9 d3w Lime Street, Portland.
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Christmas and New Yenr.
S. III. COLEsWORTHY,

S.H. COLESWORTUY,
MO. 30 Exchange street. has just received one of
~ the most extensive assortments of TOYS amusing
games and interesting books for children TO be found
in the city Every one who wishes TO have bright
faces and cheerful hearts in the house on Christmas
and New Years day can't fail to find the means TO
produce them by calling at Coesworthy's. Also,
rich and elegant Photograph Albums Gift Books
pictures and picture frames, wallets, perfumery,
fancy articles in great variety, &c, &C. Among the
numerous articles for presents, to be found at
Colesworthy's, there none more useful or appro-
pirate than those neat cases of
Homeopathic Medicine,
put up by NJ Seayy, at prices from 50 so to 81 90
including book adapted TO the case. PORTABLE
ARMY CASES of the principal remedies, with
Small's Pocket Manual, for 50 30. DIPTHERIA
CASES Off remedies, with directions, for rs cents
Prepaid by mail or express. 81 90. These remedies
are successfully used by all Homeopathic Physici.
ans and We good satisfaction where they have been
tried by others. declO-dtf
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To Merchants.

A MAN of business talents would like situation
IA in some mercantile business as Salesman or
Book-keeper, where there is a prospect of becoming
Portland
T. s. should like to talk with any party at their
convenient time. dec30 dti
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Aid TO Union Prisoners ina Rich
mOnd.
FsFHb United States Christian Commission having
a received letters of Acknowledgement that sup
plies forwarded through their agents have been re.
coved and distributed among the prisoners in Rich
mond, invite further contributions to this humane
object.
"ManY articles of Nourishment and Com.
fort for sick men are generally needed''
beyond those usually included in government ra-
tions. -Four separate shipments by the Christian
Commission have been already made. and other snp-
plies are about going forward to Richmond as fast
as the necessary means are contributed.
Money for this, sent TO Cyrus Sturdvant Treasur-
er of the Army Committee of Portland Young Mems
Christian Association, No. So Commercial street. or
to the undersigned will be promptly appropriated
TO the relief of the suffering prisoners.
t. X. HAYES,
CYRUS STuRDivANT,
H. II. BURGEss, Army com,
A. j. CHASE,
W. L. JOHNSON,
U: s. Christian Commission, Portland, Me.
nov25tf
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Mason & Hamlin's
CA BIN EFT OR G ANS

VVHE subscriber, being impressed with the great
l. excellence of these Instruments and their adap-
taton either for small churches yestrys parlors
offers them for sale to the citizens of Portland and
vicinity.
The manufacturers have the irritten testimony of
over hundred of the best organists and Musicians,
both foreign and native 10 the effect that they
superior to any Instruments Of the kind that they
have ever Among the testimonials of such as
Thalberg, Morgan and Zundel Is tho following from
Gottschaik
"MResRs. MASON HANIIN-I congratulate
you on the introduction OF a Musical lnstru-
ment, long wanted, and sure to find its way into
every household of taste and refinement that
possibly afford its moderate expense. Your Cabinet
Organ is truly charming instrument, worthy of
the high praise il has received and far superior to
everything Of its class have seen. take pleasure
in commanding II most heartily as eyerywh
thy place beside the Piano Forte TO which ii il a
fine complement, from its capacity for rendering
much delightful music sacred secular. classic and
popular, to which the Piano 10 not adapted"
GOTTSCHALk.
Now York, ed Sept, 1853.
These instruments may be found at the Music
Rooms of the subscriber. where they will be SOLD at
the manufacturer prices.
HI. 8. EDWARDS,
No. $40 Ia Stewards Block. Congress st
dso5 dit
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The undersigned proposes to furnish gdaily or 9th.
erwse. all the ice required for the hospitals upon
approved acquisitions of surgeons in charge. at or
near the within named points. at the following price
pei. hundred pounds. namely;
s. cts per hundred pounds.
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To Let.
10 LET.

OFFICE over No. IS Commercial Street En-
" quire of TWITCHELL s. CHAMPLIN,
febl2 d3w CONNER ,iaI Street
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Capture OF Blockade Runner.

The following is an extract from private
letter, written at sea on board the U. S. Stea-
Iner De Soto, received in this city,
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Farm fOr Sale.

SITUATED one half mile from Mayalls Fac
- tory, in Gray, containing about 100 acres. well
watered and wooded, good pasture and excellent
grass land. VIII be sold at a bargain to any one
wanting first rate farm. Possession given iinme-
diately. Inquire of JOSEPH MERRILL West
Minot, or JOHN MERRILL JR., Gray.
Jan. H. 1854 janl3 cod wans
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