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The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15

LARCENY OF MoNEY.-Monday night Mrs.
In the steamer Forest City. After entering
her state room she deposited her port monaie,
containing sl53, under the pillow. When the
boat arrived here Tuesday morning, she left
It, forgetting TO take her money from under
the pillow, and IL was not until she had got to
the upper part OF the city that she missed it.
She then returned to the boat and told the
circumstances to the chief steward who i'm
mediately went TO the stateroom and found
that the pillow cases had been changed, but
the port monaie was gone. The person who
changed the pillow cases was called but he
said he knew nothing about 1t. The officers OF
the boat searched him but could find nothing.
Mrs. Clough then complained to the City
Masrhal about her loss. Mr.. Head immedi-
ately sent officer Irish to the boat with orders
to arrest tie fellow who. changed the pillow
cases. Officer Irish executed the order and
arrested man calling his name Charles S
Newhall, belonging in Massachusetts,, who has
been on board Of the boat only a week. He
was taken to the Police Office where he reso-
lutely denied all knowledge ofthe money. and
was quite insolent toward the City Marshal
He was locked up In cell, but after being
there few hours, he confessed taking The
money and told where it could be found on
board the boat. The port monaie with the
contents untouched, was found as he described
Newhall remains in The lookup for examina
ton.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15

New YORK, June IA.
The steamer Mexico, from Hsyana 9th, has
arrived.
Macmillan arrived at Vera Cruz on the
2Sth ult. He stopped on the way at Martin
ique. liberated and carried with him iopr pris-
oners condemned to hard labor by Forey (;
also eight more aud paid their fares, and dis
tributed 5000 francs among the remainder.
The Emperor and Empress landed on the
2alh, and were received with salute of l0l
guns, andthe keys Of the city were presented
to them. They Immediately proceeded in
| land. and at last accounts had reached Solldad.
Gen. Dana Is reported to have won a VIE
tory on the 18th ult., capturing 100 men, $50
horses and four guns, and killed 200 men. The
force OF the y-Mexicans-wa only 5000.
Gen. Danas loss was four killed and twenty
wounded.
Gen. Mejia reports defeating Doblado on
the 18th ult., at Matchuate, and took iii
prisoners, II guns, ~ wagons, 300 mules and
large quantities of arms and ammunition.
It's also reported that skirmish took place
Valparaiso, near Tacatecos, in which the
Mexicans' loss was 1870 killed, 400 prisoners
guns, 500 small arms and 200 horses.
ortega was reported at Atemsjar with 9
considerable force. Viadurri is at Layedo
Texas.
There Is no news Of consequence at Havana
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15
BY TELEGRAPH
TO TER
evening PAPERS.


From South An,eriea- Excitement im Chils
ana Feru.
NEW YORK, June IA.
The steamer Northern Light, from Aspin-
wall, has arrived.
Panama papers Of the 9TH inst contain the
following items:
A fire at Aspinwal on the 30th ult. destroy
ed two blocks, including the City Hotel and
several fine residences. Loss heavy.
An unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Mos
guerra has been made. The would be assas-
sins have been arrested.
Valparaiso dates Of the 18th state that the
whole Gillian and Peruvian coast is highly
excited at the recent occupation OF the Chin
cha Islands by the Spaniards. The Chlian
Ministers OF State aud Finance have been
compelled to resign on account of proposing
a settlement of the difficulties by diplomacy,
and new Ministers have been appointed The
Gillian navy is being augmented, the frigate
Chile is being armored, the principal ports are
beiag fortified, and large subscriptions are be
ing added 10 the appropriation of Congress to
place the country on war footing and to aid
Peru in resisting the Spanish Invasion OF
American independence.
Peruvian works of defence are rapidly GO
ing on. Naval vessels were being iron clad,
and monitor will soon be launched. The
people are unanimous in resistance to the
Spanish aggressors.
The Bolivia, Columbia and Argentine Re.
publics are also preparing TO assist Peru.
The frigates Lancaster and st. Marys were
at Callao on the 9th ult.
No new movements OF the Spanish squadron
are announced.
The Northern Light brought 100000 and
large number of passengers.
/ The Illinois was at Aspinwall on the 9Th
! full OF passengers, waiting for the arrival o
/ the America at Panama from San Francisco
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Portland Daily Press.


WASHINGTON, June IA.
The Navy Department has been informed
that on the ID inst. the u. S. steamer WAN
suca, stationed at Georgetown, S. G., chased
side wheel steamer ashore, which proved 10
be the Rase, of London, with an assorted
cargo. Alter fruitiess efforts to get the Rose
afoat she was destroyed.
Eight prisoners, held as hostages for Union
citizens now in the hands of the enemy, will
be transferred tomorrow tc the Delaware
prison.
The statement that the Tooth Ohio regiment
which recently arrived here, became mutt
nous and refused to go to the front is incor-
rect. They went with as much willingness as
any other soldiers during the war.
The tariff bill was reported by the Senate
Finance Committee to-day. The rate of tax
ation, when changed, is increased in most
cases. A reduction is made on scrap iron
nine to seven dollars per ton, and on scrap
lead from two to one and half cents per
pound. An increase Is made in the duties on
1he following items Wooden cloths, from
thlrty-hve TO forty per cent. ad valorem; fam
nels, eight to twenty-four per cent. ad valor-
EN-; classes OF cotton manufacturers, from
fifteen to twenty per cent. flax or linen yarns
for carpets, from twenty-five to thirty per
cent; spun silk, from twenty five to forty per
cent. china and porcelain, from forty to forty
five per cent. gutta percha, from thirty five
to forty per cent; meerschaum and other
pipes, from seventy TO seventy-five per cent.
tea, ten per cent. ad valorem in addition to
twenty cents per pound; wood screws, from
six aud half to nine cents, and from nine
and half to ten cents; manufactures of steel
nom thIrtystve to forty per cent. The first
class in woods is extended TO such as are worth
thirteen instead OF twelve cents per pound
and a fourth class is made with wool exceed
ing thirty-two inches per pound ut twelve
cents per pound and ten cents ad valorem.
The following items are added :-Saltpetre,
two and half cents per pound; strychnine
in sacks, one and a half cents per pound;
cards, twenty-five and thirty-fve cents per
different styles; patters of lasting, mohair,
&C., tor shoes and slippers, ten per cent ad
valorem; whiting and Paris whiting, one cent
per pound; whiting ground In Oil, two cents
per pound cylinder aud crown glass in class
and form, two and half 10 forty cents per
square foot; opium for smoking, 81 per pound
The change ia the tax on cigars is as follows:
Cigars Of all kinds valued at SIS or less per
1000, seventy-fve cents per pound and twenty
per cent. ad valorem; valued at over SIS and
not over $50 per 1000, 81 Is per pound and
thirty per cent ad valorem; valued at over
$50 aud not over S45 per 1000, 50 per pound
and fifty per cent ad valorem; valued at over
S45 per 1000, 90 per pound and sixty per cent.
ad valorem; provided that paper cigars or
cigarettes. including wrappers, shall be sub |
ject to the same duties imposed on sugars
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15
PORTLAND AND VICINITF,
Democratic District Convention.

The democrats of the LIST Congressiona
district assembled in convention at the Senate
chamber in this city yesterday, for the pur
pose Of electing two delegates to attend the
Chicago convention on the 4th Of July. Hon
Ira C. Doe Of Saco, presided.
The Committee on credentials reported 13i
delegates as being present; but only ITO per
sons voted for delegates.
A motion was adopted that each county
York and Cumberland) select delegate, and
that the County delegations separate for that
purpose.
The York County delegation met In the
City Hall and at the first ballot selecte
Joseph Titcomb, Esq, of Kennebunk, as their
delegate, he having received As votes out OF
40 thrown.
The Cumberland County delegation organ
lied In the Senate chamber. The names Of
A. w. III. Clapp, s. r. Lyman, S. Anderson
and Abner b. Thompson, were proposed as
candidates for delegate.
An informal ballot was taken with the fol-
lowing result:
Whole number of votes 81. A. w. III.
Clapp had ID; s. r. Lyman 20; IS. J. Ander-
son 20; A. b. Thompson 5; Scattering 3.
onthe I'd ballot Lyman had %; Anderson
%; Clapp5 5.
On the 3D. ballot Lyman had "a; Anderson
Is; Scattering 8.
On the 4th ballot Lyman had 80; Anderson
81 Scattering 3.
The nomination of Col. Lyman was then
made unanimous.
The Convention accepted the reports from
the County delegations and elected by ae-
clamation Joseph Titcomb OF Kennebunk and
S. X. Lyman of Portland as the delegates to
Chicago from this district, and authorized
them to select substitutes in case they should
not be able to attend.
Capt. Ignatius |. Stevens Of Gorham then
proposed "three cheers for the hero, the patri-
OF, the statesman and the warrior when neces-
sary! George b. Mcclellan. Capt Stevens
did not state when the General had exhibited
any OF these qualities; but the Convention
took it for granted that it was all right, gave
the three cheers and then adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15
Eesr York Market,

New YORK, June IA
Cotton-la2c higher sales 600 bales at 2saI %
for midding uplands.
Flour-sales 1900 bbs; State ard Western
closed steady; Superine State 50as 90; Extra
do Z 60a5 20: choice do 7 55n7 60; Round Hoop
Ohio do 33a9 30; choice do 0oas 60; Super
fine Western b5aS 25 Extra do I0as 20: South
ern steady; sales 1900 bois Mixed good ali 90
Fancy and extra Oail 90 canada sales 500 Ibis
a925. y
wheet-lG2c better sales 100, 000 bush; Chicae 20
Spring I3at ~; Milwaukee club i zeal 50: Amber
Milwaukse 6s4l II; Winter Red Western s5d
20; Amber Michigan 919l 9s; White Canada
200.
Western 4511 46.
Oats-quief; sales Canada at 90a90.c Taf6
BeeE-very firm; sales go bbis
Pork-higheri sales 1880 bbls new mess az 00aa3 70
lard-hrmerI sales $50 bbls at l5IaI6
Mhiskey-higher; saies 900 bbIs at 32al "a
Rice-hrm; sales 600 bags Rangoon lila I2c, snd
50 bushels Para at lac ~
,sugar.quiet. sales 800 hhds; Porto Rico lsials;
Naval Stores-quiet.
Petroleum-trtnl sales 500 bbls crude nj 4rc and
25o do renued free at 5ac
:, Tallow-frni sales 10000 lbs at isal5Ic for
Eastern. ~
Freights to Livorpool-quet.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15
Additional Particulars of the Rattle at Cya
thiaaa-Morgaa's Forces Deaoratt<ed.

Additional Particulars of the Battle at Gym
thiana-Morgan' Forces Demoraii<ed.
LEXINGTON, KY, June 10.
Capt. Dickinson telegraphs Gen. Darlington
as iollows: Gen. Burbridge gave the rebels
a total defeat at Cynthiana yesterday. The
rebel loss was 300 killed and 400 prisoners,
besides the wounded. Their force exceeded
ours. -
Morgan's command is divided and utterly
demoralized, and are trying TO get off in small
squads.
Coils Hanson and Garrard are pursuing
Morgan himself, who, with a few hundred
men, is northeast OF Cynthiana.
Gen. Burbridge, with part OF his force, has
returned.
A telegram from Gov. Bramlette to General
Darlington, dated the 18th, +. NJ, says no
rebels IN force are moving towards Louisville.
A gentleman from Georgetown reports that
few hours after Hobson's surrender at Gym.
thiana, Gen. Burbridge attacked the enemy
killing and capturing half a his force, and the
remainder fled 10 great confusion, crossing the
railroad yesterday at Paynesvills. We had
repulsed the enemy before reinforcements ar
rived, but felt insecure until their arrival.
Capt Dickson telegraphs to Gen. Caring
/ ton that Gen. Burbridge is now here, and re-
| ports the rebel force out Of ammunition, scat.
tered aud utterly demoralized.
A dispatch from Falmouth, Ky, this after
noon, says that after the Cynthiana defeat
Gen. Hobson and staff were sent under guard
10 Falmouth. but the wholeSwere recaptured
by scouting party, and are now at Falmouth
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15

ON Thursday, June %. at O'Clock T.. NJ. on the
" premises We shall sell at ausiion "IAws Cor
TAGE, in Cope Elizabeth. about enc mile from tho
City. The house is two story Cottage, In good
style and perfect oder. The cellar has a eemented
hoor, and is L,at rs a Sunday dress: they hsve .
furnace there and good csterp. There il hard and
soft water ia abundance. All the out houses, barn,
wood house, Sc. under cover. and eonyetient-
ly Arranged, The grounds which cover about two
and quarter acres. are beautifully laid out and
tasteuly and usefnly filed, with ntal Trees,
Roses and shrubbery. Apple. P,ar.and Plum trees.
Currants. Raspberries. berries, Strawboiriss,
&c. Also abundance Of Vegetables OF the yafi-
kinds for family Gass plots are inierspsrs-
ed over the lot. giving 1t delightful bpp. arance-
The view OF the City Harbor, Islands, and the sur
rounding country Is varied and beautiful. We
This vicinity for "a last week but kaose We
are Title perfect-sale posifive-terms satisfactory
For further particulars aud description call on
HENRY BAILEY Co, Auctioneers.
June ll.-dtd
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15
XxxVIII 00EGREss---First Session.
WASHINGTON, June IA.

WASHINGTON. June a.
SENATE.
The House bill amending the act increasing
duties on imports was reported.
The Guerrilla bill was considered until the
expiration OF the morning hour.
The fertilization bill was then taken up ant
passed, after striking out the appropriation fol
Boston harbor. a
The gold bill, as amended by the House, was
reported, and ordered to be printed for action
to morrow.
A committee of conference was appointed
Oh the amendments to the bill equazing the
pay OF soldiers, the Senate adhering to those
made.
The bill establishing Freedman's Bureau
was taken up.
A discussion occurred on the amendments
offered by various Senators, but without ae-
tion being taken upon them.
Mr.. McDougall offered a resolution that the
United States view with extreme jealousy, as
menacing their own peace aud independence,
the effort of any European power 10 obtain
new foothods for monarchical governments in
near proximity TO the United States.
Mr.. Conness objected to its present consid-
Grafton, and it was laid over.
The joint resolution for the relief of the
State OF Wisconsin was passed.
The Senate passed the House resolution APP
propriating a quarter of a million for repair
ing the works on the great lakes, as already
stated, and $4,000 for the works connected
with the harbors on the seaboard, after which
the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The joint resolution empowering the Post
master General TO extend the Overland Mail
contract, was reported, read twice, and laid on
the table. .
The vote laying the Gold bill on the table
was then reconsidered.
Mr.. Hoopers substitute was agreed to, and
the bill which prohibits speculation in gold
was passed.
The Civil Appropriation bill was taken up.
The enactng clause of the bill was stricken
out, and the bill -ecommtted to the commit
tee on Ways and Means.
The bill amending the Constitution so as to
prohibit slavery throughout the United States,
was taken up.
Mr.. Pruyn opposed it,
Mr.. +. Wood, of New York. opposed the
bill, and Mr.. Highly, Of California. favored it,
saying that no government could be truly Re-
publican which tolerated slavery.
Mr.. kalbfeiscb, of New York, made a
speech against the proposition.
The House here took a recess.
EVENING SESSION.
Only dozen members were present. Sew
eral political speeches were made, when the
House adjourned. g 4
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15

WASHINGTON, June l3-midnight.
To MAJ. Gen. Dir We have dispatches
from the army OF the Potomac as late as 8
o'clock this morning. The movement at that
hour was in successful progress.
No reports to-day from Gen. Sherman.
The following dispatch, from Gen. Bur-
bridge, commanding in Kentucky, has just
reached here II attacked Morgan at Cynthi-
ana at daylight yesterday morning, and after
an hours hard lighting completely routed
him, killing 800, wounding nesrly as many,
and capturing nearly 400, besides recapturing
100 of Gen. Hobson's command, and over 1000
horses. Our loss in killed and wounded was
about l50. Morgan's scattered forces are
flying in all directions. They have thrown
away their arms, are out OF ammunition, and
are wholly demoralzed."
Dispatches from Gen. Butler, at o o'clock
this morning, Indicate no change in his cons
mand.
No further intelligence has been received
from Gen. Hunter.
tSigned) E.. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War,
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15
Stock Market.

AT CoURr OF PRoBA1 held at Portland within
and for the County of Cumberland on the first
Tuesday of June in the year of our Lord
eighteen hundred and sixty-f
JOSEPH CLEAyE5 Administrator OF the estate
- of George Leighton. late of Pewna. in said
County. deceased. having pre- scented his Let final
count Of administrator OF said estate for probate.
~ irds Ordered. That the said Administrator give
notice TO all persons interested by causing notice 10
be published three weeks successfully in the Maine
State Press printed at Portland that they may appear
at a Probate Court 10 be held at said Portland on
the hrst Tuesday OF July next. at ten OF the clock
In the forenoon. and show cause, il any they have
why the same should not be allowed
JOHN A. WATERMAN, Judge.
true copy, attest,
"a w3ws kuGENE HUMPHREY Register
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15
Municipal Court-June IA.

John Eaton being excessively fond of poul-
try, undertook to rob hen-roost in Falmouth.
He was caught in the fo,cl act, brought before
the Court and sentenced to 80 days imprison-
ment In the County Jail.
Patrick Heating, for violation of the Lords
day, by keeping his shop open, was fined $40,
and costs. lie paid up.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15

~ We wish to call the attention of our
readers 10 advertisement of steamer Clinton,
which has been placed on the route from this
city to Harpswell, and TO say to those who are
not familiar with the waters Of Oasco bay, and
the beautiful scenery among its three hund-
red and sixty five islands, that they can make
no more pleasant excursion, ia any direction
from this city than by taking trip to Harps-
well and back in the "Clinton," the whole dis
lance being in perfectly smooth water among
the Islands.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15

Az Court Of Probate held at Portland, within and
for the County OF Cumberland. ON the frst Taos.
day of June. in the year of our Lord eight
con hundred aud sixty-lour,
CARAH +. iLsLEf, named Deyisee in certain q
- instrument pnrporiing TO be the last viii and
testament Of Sarah II. Bafes. late of Portland, in
said county, wicow, deceased. having presented
the same for Probate; all her petition praying that
administr al ion with the Will annexed, ON said es-
tate may be granted to Geo =. b. jackson, of said
PORTRAYED, VIII am w. Woodbury., the Executor
named in said Win. having in writipg declined said
trust,
II Ordered. That the said Devisee give no.
tice to all interested by causing notice 20 be
puhshed three weeks successfully in the Maine State
Press printed Mt Portland that they may appear a,
Probate Court to be held at said Portland ON the
first Tuesday of July next. at ten of the clock
in the forenoon. aud show cause. if any they have
why the said instrument should not be proved, sp
proved and allowed as the last will and testament
OF said deceased, and administration granted, ii
prayed for in said petition.
JOHN A. WATERMAN, Judge.
A true copy, attest.
"a w3w. EUGENE HUMPHREY, Register.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15
Administrntor's sale.

DY virtue of license from the Judge Of Probate
ID Of Cumberland County. shall sell at public
auction Tuesday. June 81. 1864, at two clock r.
NJ the prepises, the following desc bed real
tate beo TO the estate Of Marx Dterng late Of
Bridgton. In said county Of Cumberland deceased,
and described In the inventory of said estate fo
lows:-"Parts Of lots numbered eleven in the fourth
and ffth range Of lots in tainng bout
thirty acres, purchased OF d. X. Carsley." saio
land is situated about half mile from the village
OF N. Bridgton ON the iozd leading to sweden. and
has on IL moving heds. containing about tw els o
acres, nearly walled in.-aoont nine acres pastur-
ing-snd the balance covered with tine growth of
wood and timber.
Terms Of sale. one half cash. balance in one year
with interest, and good personal security.
LEVI CRAM, Administrator.
Bridefon, May 10, ls6i. dmay2u3&lw
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15

IL Hereafter, whenever they are prac.
ticing at target firing from the Notifications
In our harbor, in addition to the boat cruising
round 10 warn vessels Of danger, a flag will be
placed upon the target fred at. This will
serve as caution to Island parties and vessels
approaching to kesp clear until sale passage
a afforded.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15

THE SEAsoN.-Yesterday was yellowd day
The mercury rendered upward, and perspira-
ton and soda fountains ran with perfect
looseness. Speaking Of soda fountains calls to
mind that cooling, refreshing, grateful bever-
age, found at LoRISG's Drug Store. corner oil
Exchange and Federal streets, called "Cype-
rian Julep"-a preparation of soda, and such
drink for hot day! The gods might envy
those who gain access TO that fountain.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15

At Court of Probate held AT Portland within and
for the County of Cumberland, ON the frst Tues
day of June, in the year of our Lord eight
cen hundred and sixty-four.
GEORGE y, n. JACKSON, Guardian OF Edward
W Spaulding Churchill and others. minor chill
dren aud heirs of Mary Churchiil late OF Portland
IN tad County deceased, having presented his Petit
ton for License 10 sell aud convey certain Real Es-
tate of said mino's described Ia said Petition an
Advantageous Offer having been made therefor.
Ii ssas Ordered. That the said Guardian give no.
tce to all persons interested by causing notice be
published three weeks successfully in the Maine
State Press, printed at Portland that they may ap.
pear at Probate Court tn be held at said Portland,
ON tho Arst Tuesday of July next at ten of the
olo9k in the forenoon, and show cause If any they
have, why the same should not be granite
JOHN A. WATERMAN, Judge.
A true copy, attest.
2iw3ws EUGENE HUMPHREY Register
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15

PIcKLED.-In dischargiDg the salt yester-
day from ship Pomona, one Of the men engag-
ed was Unexpectedly sailed down. A portion
OF the salt in the bottom OF the hold had melt
ed and crust had formed over it. While
engaged at work one of the men pierced
through the crust, and down he went, being
entirely submerged in the melted mass. He
was quickly extracted, but not until he was
pretty well picked That man is not for sale
as either beef or pork.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15
Marine Hissster.

New YORK, June IA.
Ship John & Albert from New Orleans
for Tobasco, was stranded May llth on otag-
reus Reef, and abandoned, with six feet of
water in the hold. The crew were saved in
boats by tie schooner Louisa, and landed at
Sisal previous to June LIST.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-15

Defeat of Gen. Star9is' ESpeditien-Captsr
of his Wagon Train, Ammunition, aud
many Prisoners by forrest.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, June -, e
Via Cairo June 14th.
The expedition of Gen. Sturgis, which left
Memphis June LIST, is coming in. We learn
from an officer that they met large force of
rebels at Guntown, said to consist of 10000
infantry aud cavalry under command OF Gems.
Forrest, Lee and Rodney. This large force
attacked them suddenly, and most desperate
fight ensued, resulting in the defeat Of Sturgis
with the loss of his wagon train and ammuni,
ton. This last was most severe loss, as
Sturgis had run out OF ammunition, and was
obliged to abandon his artillery. Many of his
infantry were captured, but the exact number
is not known. Gen Sturgis' force consisted
of 5000 cavalry and 5000 Infantry,
The large rebel force which attacked Stur
gis is supposed to have been en- route for Sher
mans rear 10 interfere with his communica
tions.