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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26
From Mississippi-Rebeis Preparing for a
Eindf Stand.

From Mississippf-RebeIs Preparing for a
Final Stand.
New YORK. Jan. %.
Memphis correspondent Of the st. Louis
Republican has had conversation with some
refugee civilians just arrived there from Dixie
They report the northern part Of Mississippi
filled With bands of Confederate troops and
guerrillas, who are busy collecting forage and
conscripting. They are preparing for final
struggle in the spring, and that struggle will
be in Northern Georgia. Vast quantities OF
road in Mississippi, which is intended for the
use of the Confederate army. The Conieder-
ates, to the number of 1000, under Ross, are
scattered along the Mississippi from Boliver
to Greenville. They have six pieces of artil-
lery, and it appears to be their intention to
fire into steamers and prevent trade with the
people on both sides Of the river. There are
also 2500 on the Arkansas side, who act in
concert with Ross. The ram Homer was
fired into near Greenvile. She was hit sew
eral times, but escaped with slight injury. The
Emma and Belle Creole were fired into, but
fortunately no one was hurt.
The rebel papers speak in glowing terms of
the success of Forrest in getting conscripts
ar volunteers in West Tennessee. They put
the number at 10000, and one even goes up as
high as 5000.
One of the refugees says al suppose in all
there are somewhere in the neighborhood of
10000 troops in West Mississippi, but it is ev-
identity the intention of the rebels to concen-
trate as large force as possible in this portion
of their country, in order to invade West
Tennessee the coming spring, for the purpose
of drawing as much as possible Grants atten-
ton from the movements of johnson at
Dalton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26
The Late Increment of Longsfreet-Eforts
FOR me Reconstruction of the State Gorera-
nseat of East Tennessee.


NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. %.
The excitement regarding Knoxville was
totally unfounded. The demonstrations OF
Longstreet were apparently intended only to
recover the forage ground taken by Gen. Eos
ter, and the latest information is that he is re-
firing. Our troops are in winter quarters.
Gen. Foster anticipates no attack, and is able
to repel any that Longstreet can make. There
are reasons to doubt the truth of the report
that Lee has reinforced Longstreet. No ac-
tive movements in that vicinity need be an
ticipated for months.
Gen. Vance and his brigade, which were
captured near Knoxville, arrived here tonight.
Vance had captured one of our forage trains,
when Gen. Sturgis went in pursuit and cap
tured the entire rebel force.
Efforts for the reconstruction of the State
Government are extending throughout the
counties of Middle Tennessee, but with little
hope OF its early return to the Union. The
radicals, with Gov. johnson at their head, are
in favor OF calling convention to nulify the
State Constitution and frame a new one ON
emancipation principles. The people of East
Tennessee are reviving the old project of
forming separate State of that section.
Rebel officers and soldiers come in daily for
the purpose Of taking advantage of the am
nesty proclamation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26
Various Items.

NEW YORK, Jan. %.
The Posts Washington dispatch says rebel
cavalry raid down the Shenandoah is not i'm
probable.
Fernando Wood spoke this morning against
conflscation and in favor OF peace
The committee on the conduct of the war
met to-day. They will at once take up the
cases of alleged frauds against the Govern
ment.
The Commercial says that private advces
from well informed quarters in Europe assert
positively that the Scheswig Holstein ques-
ton is about TO be settled peaceably in an
agreement between the Government powers,
In which Denmark already promises to ac-
quiesce, and which will be imposed by Aus
tria and Prussia on the Lesser German States
by force If necessary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26
From. NORFOLK. Ta.

FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 90.
The Norfolk Old Dominion of day says,
There is a rumor that jeff Davis cnlored
steward and chambermaid have arrived in
Norfolk, having successfully escaped from the
rebel chief. We don't vouch for the story"
Augustus and Louisa Burgess were detect
eo yesterday in Sorfoik in receiving and dis
tributing the rebel mail, and were sent to
Gail.
Major Burroughs, noted guerilla, is rap
idly recovering from his attack of small pox.
70 refugees from Richmond, Petersburg,
Va, and Augusta, Ca, arrived in Norfolk yes
terday. ~ refugees arrived here to-day from
Richmond, via Yorktown.
Gen. Butler has gone to Newport News to
have an interview with Admiral Lee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26
Frons Washington.

W AsIIINGTUN, JIM. %.
The House Military Committee to-day re-
duced the Communication clause in the Senate
enrolment bill to $500, and refused to exempt
clergymen and Quakers.
The President has pardoned Mr.. Griffith,
one OF the Arkansas delegates now here, who
was member of the convention which passed
the ordinance for the secession of that State.
The delegation will return 10 Arkansas this
week to arrange for calling convention TO
bring back the State into the Union.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26

M. l.. A. LEcTURE.-The- next Lecture be-
fore the Mercantile Library Association will
be given tomorrow evening, by Dr. Holland
t"Timothy Titcomb"). We consider the Doc
tor among the ablest of our lecturers. He
always gives us something interesting and en-
tertaining, and he is listened to with intense
interest We do not know what the subject
of his lecture is to be, but we do know that
whatever his theme may be, it will be treated
with the mind Of master.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26

Speeches before the Maryland Legislature.
BALTIMORE, Jan. %.
The American of this morning, referring to
the speech OF Montgomery Blair, Senator
Hicks and Thomas Swan before the Maryland
Legislature at Annapolis on Friday evening,
says:-"Senator Hicks spoke very briefly, but
found an opportunity to declare himself in
favor OF prompt action by the State in refer
ence TO emancipation. There is, he declares,
no protracted benefit in temporising over
subject which had already been disposed of
virtually BY current events. Mr.. Swan was
more distinct and emphatic in his declarations.
He declared that immediate emancipation
was the only remedy, and avowed the inten-
ton of himself and friends to push the steed
OF emancipation with whip and spur"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26

AHEAD OF HIsToRY.-A little fellow, a pu-
pill in one OF our city schools, was recently re-
citing his lesson in geography to his father
preparatory to his school recitation, and had
answered all the questions with remarkable
promptness, including the question "What
are Volcauoes?" When the father to ascer-
tain how much he was really learning
him to name some Volcanic Mountain of which
he had read-when with more than equal
promptness he answered-"Ephraim"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26

THE Posi- OFFICE ROBBERY. - Frank B
Furlong, charged with robbing the boxes at
the Postofiice, was brought before U. S. Com
missioner, VIM. H. Clifford, Esq, Saturday
He pleaded not guilty, waived an examine
ton and gave bonds in the sum of $1,000 for
his appearance at the U. S. District Court in
this city next Tuesday. Geo. E. b. jackson,
Esq, Assistant U. s. District Attorney APP
peared for Government, and Messrs. McCobb
Kingsbury for the prisoner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26

CAVALRY COMPANY TO BE RAISED
Capt. c. c. Chase, formerly of the Maine
25th,) has received authority from the Cover
nor to recruit a company of cavalry in this
district, for Bakers Independent cavalry corps,
stationed at Washington, one Of the finest and
most complete organizations in existence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26

The GRAIN ELEvAToR-This large build
ing is now entirely filed with grain, and, not
outstanding vessels are being daily loaded
from it, there are one hundred and thirty cars
Of grain standing in the Grand Trunk yard,
waiting their turn for discharging into the ell
eyator
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26

LYRICS OF LoYALTy.-Mr. Geo. p. Put
nam has just issued collection of the best
Poems that the condition Of the country has
called forth, written by the best Poets of the
age. The work is very neatly bound in "red
white and blue.' We are indebted to the
publisher for a copy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26

20 Messrs Bailey & Noyes have received
DR.. Lighthilrs work on the cause, symptoms
and effect of Catarrh, together with anessay
on deafness, discharge from the ear &c. 1t
contains many important facts Of interest to
persons affected with these forms of disease.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26

ASSEMBLY AT LANCASTER HALL THIS
City Hall last Friday evening will be repeated
at Lancaster Hall this evening, by Camp Ber-
ry Brass Band, in connection with the Union
Assemblies, 1t being the opening dance of the
last half OF the course. The managers have
consented to give Is dances. The Brass Band
will play some of their choicest music on this
occasion. Tickets IS cents, admitting gentle
man and lady; Gallery 25 cents. For sale at
the door.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26
Escape of Rebel Prisoners.

QUEBEC, Jan %.
Marshal Kane of Baltimore, and thirteen
Confederates, mostly escaped officers from
Johnson's Island and Camp Douglas, left here
this morning by the Grand Trunk Railroad
for River du Loupe, to take the overland
route to Halifax.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26
= a Il il q T.
Condemned Navy Cannon

NOTICE is hereby given that on the 18th lay of
IN February next, at IL O'Clock NJ, there will be
sold at public auction at the Navy Yard BROOKLYN
New York, and at the Navy Yard, Portsmouth New
Hampshire, tho following cannon, being 32-pd's of
81 cwt., known as gradual increase" viz:
One hundred aud six tl06) cannon at Navy Yard
Brooklyn.
Forty-sx t46) cannon at Navy Yard, Portsmouth
These guns are TO be sold by the pound and one.
half the purchasemoney is TO be paid at the compie-
ton of The sale. and the other half upon the removal
of the guns by the purchaser. which removal must
take place within ten days after the sale and AT the
expense of said purchaser.
HENRY A. WISE, Chief of Bureau
Bnreda Of Ordnance. Narg Department Washing
ton CITY, January Is, 1854. jan23 d3w
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s9,Os5.S4

LADY's Book Mr.. Cooley the publisher.
has our thanks for the February number of
this deservedly popular magazine. Its en-
bellishments are of a high order. Mr.. Cooley
has attained such perfection that no other
publisher even attempts an imitation of his.
1t has been received at the bookstores of
Messrs. Bailey d Noyes and Hall L. Davis,
Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26

TEMPERANCE SERMON Rev. Mr.. Roy, at
the Congress street Methodist church, preach
ed an able discourse, on Sunday afternoon
last, on the subject of Temperance. 1t was
the first Of a series OF discourses he purposes
to preach on that subject In his sermon last
Sabbath he dwelt upon the causes of intern
perancc. On next Sabbath afternoon he will
speak OF its effects. In a subsequent discourse
he will give his views of the best means of
overcoming and removing the evil
We would not presume to dictate to the
clergymen of our city what shall be their
themes, but would suggest that, as intemper-
ance is one OF the great obstacles In the way
of the spread Of Christianity, it might be in
keeping with their mission to devote sermon
occasionally to that subject, pointing out the
dangers that are in the path of the young men
q our city and State, and the subtle manner
inwhich this blighting evil coils its folds around
those who, while they are INDUCING the mod
crate use of Intoxicating liquors, of the milder
class, perhaps, have not the most distant
thought Of any danger of their becoming
drunkards.
1t is this class which is found at the church,
TO some considerable extent, and a word from
the desk may save them from drunkard's
course, and family connections from suffering
and sorrow such as the public eye is not often
permitted to gaze upon. We hope in the abo We
suggestions we may not be thought obtrusiye.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26

SHARPLEy's MINsTRELs. - This famous
troupe gave entertainments at Deering Hall,
Saturday and Monday evenings, on both occa-
sions Of which the house was absolutely cram
med to its greatest capacity, for packing peo-
pie. The performances were received with
unbounded satisfaction. The troupe leave
here to-day but will return next week and
give another entertainment, Thursday Feb.
lfh
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26
Dissolution.

HNIiE copartnership heretofore existing under the
Il firm OF
A. p. Il w. u. AVER,
is this day dissolved by mutual consent
The affairs of the firm will be settled by w p
Aver, who will continue the business at the same
place. A. L. AVER.
w. Z. AVER.
Cumberland MIL, Jan IL. 1864. jan22 dlws
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26

For Coughs. Colds aud Con sump ton.
YVdE Vegetable Pulmonary Balssm is the most
Il highly approved medicine ever discovered. II
has stood the best Of all tests Time. having had an
unprecedented sale of nearly forty years. II is
nent citizens, the Press. the Trade in tact by all
who know ii. For certificates, which can be given
The propretors viii cheerfullY refund the money ii
not ent rely satisfactory Price 90 cents and L. the
large bottles much the cheapest. BE carertl 20 get
the genuine. which is prepared only by REED CUT
TER CO., Wholesale Druggists, Boston. Sold in
Portland by dealers generally.
Il. IL. HAY Druggist, corner Middle and Free
streets. Wholesale Agent. does isd6w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26
A Poser.


TNNTRACrS from "a long scinded warn of Sxw-
h ELL C. SrEouT Howard & SrEouT3 to SMITH
srRArroN. New York. the same bearing date
April 18th. 1852;
Our County Records show the whole matter, and
about these there can be question. 1 propose
therefore, that you send your claim some Attor-
ney here As Counsel for the Administrative, i have
no desire TO conceal any matter connected with the
administration. IL you adopt this course IL would
be convenient, perhaps, to notify your ATTORNEY 10
call upon aud will immediately put him In COM
inanication with the Probate Records, and with the
Administrators
II Il is requisite TO employ sssoNE ATTORNEY
HERE ITO CALL uroS" Strout so that he tStroutl
can "inneiiateiy put Aim this sssoMK ArroRxEr
HERE lin communication scifA the Probate Zee
ords. Gad srfh fhe Adainsfrafrir in order TO ret
THE DivIpEsp''ton s5454t-"Sl0S0' out of Strout,
HOW MUCH oyER ~ PER CENT OF THAT DIVIDEND,
s2.l6, WILL BE LIKELY TO sKALIzKs
DIT CHASE.
Assignee of Smith Stratton.
N. r. "rHx PROBATE RECORDS" speak IN black
and Ichite. (see report Of Committee II NINr.) The
Administrative has already spoken as follows:
This may certify that SEwELL G. STRoUr tIIow-
ARD h STRoUTl was retained as Counsel to sdiust
the affairs pertaining 10 my late husband estate a.
might best tend for my that Of the heirs
at law. He WAS NOT EMPLOYED TO BUY UP THE
CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE FOR % PER CENT yoR
HIS OWN BENEFIT. Had there been no assets he
would have expected pay. and been paid for ali the
services which he rendered.
Portland July IL. 1868. oc20 TuTh&Stf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26
Notice.

FE1HE Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the
Il International steamship Company will be held
at their office, of Union and CONNIE rcia Sts
on Wednesday, Jan. 27th. 1884. at o clock L. NJ !,
for the choice of officers and the transaction OF any
other business that may legally come before them
II. j. LIBBY. Secretary.
Portland. Jan. Is. 1854. dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26
Animal Meetine !.

TINHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders in the
= Maine Insurance Company will be held at the
ONCE of the Company. in Augusta, on WEDNES-
DAY, the 9th day of January inst. AZ ten O'Clock
A. NJ, for the choice officers and the transaction
of any other business that may legally come before
them. BY order of the Directors.
j. II. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Augusta, Jan. G. 1854 jsnl3 I'd
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l.. F. PINGREE,
PATTERN & MODEL MAKER,
Machinist and Millwright,
No. 81 Union Street. Portland.

Special attention given to all kinds OF Wood Work
In his line, including Hatters, Printers, Surgeons
Shoe Makers, Artists. and general miscellaneous
novao sm2aw cow
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26

RAILWAY TRAFFrc.-The receipts on the
Grand Trunk Railway for the week ending
Jan. 10th, were So. sci 80
Corresponding week last year, 98,s57 So
Decrease, s9Os5. 81
There was an increase during the week of
si,l9350 in passengers, but decrease OF
$l3,229.S4 in freight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26
New Chicago Reef.

L,xTRA MESS and MESS this day received and
~ for sale By THOMAS SHAW
tans dav ll3 Commercial Street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26
Havana Oranges.

A Splendid lot of SWEET HAVANA ORANGES
IN for sale at
ALIENS FRUIT STORE.
jan25 piw Nos. 10 4 ~ Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26

sB- Subscribers are hereby notified that
the private ball Of the Alpha's is postponed
until February 9th.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26
Clerk Wanse,

& NE that has experience in the apothecary bu,
ness. Apply at l59 Middle street.
fofuana' Dec. 3d. jan1 diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26
R0ARn,

"A GOOD CLASS OF Boarders can be accommo
IA dated ct 30 India street. Pleasant rooms ~
gentlemen and their wives. janl2 dave
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-01-26

Why should the PEOPLE of Portland and vicinity
NOT trade at place where they can buy rs CHEAP
as in New York or Boston, and where thew can nur
chase DRY GOODS on the most reasonable terms,
Those who have given them trial usually come
psck again and remain standing customers. thereby
showing conclusiveiy that d fair and bonorahia
treatment is by them highly appreciated.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-01

ATHENIAN SOCIETY OF THE D. w. U.
The graduating members of this Socie-
ty had pleasant anniversary on the even
ing of Friday last, in their beautiful hall
in the University buildings, which was
crowded to its utmost capacity, with an
intelligent and appreciative audience
The exercises were very good; the remarks
of some of the young gentlemen being
really eloquent. 1t would be hard to
make distinction, when all gave such
general satisfaction. The debate was con-
Quoted in manner of which the Society
had no reason to complain. Prof. L. D.
MoCABE presented the diplomas of the
Society with beautiful and appropriate
little speech. Judging from this enter
tainment the Athenians have every reason
to be proud Of their graduating class Of
'64.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-01
(CoMMUNICATED.)

The ATHENAEUM OF THE o. W. F. G.
The exhibition of this, the younger So
ciety, of the Ohio Wesleyan Female Col
lege, last Saturday evening, was acknowl-
edged by all who were so fortunate as to
be present to be decided success. The
exercises consisted of Recitations, Essays,
Debate, &C., interspersed with sweet mu-
sic. The recitations were all very ably
delivered, especially that Of Miss Powell,
entitled the "May Queen" The question
for discussion was Genius vs.. Perse-
verance, which was debated by Misses
FAINT and Burkholder on the affirmative,
opposed by Misses Wells and Totem
Each of the young ladies did remarkably
well and made some good points for their
respective sides. The essays of Misses
Thomson and Craig were very fine, show
ing the young ladies to have paid consid-
cradle attention to the composition of
their articles, which seemed to be highly
appreciated by the entire audience. The
Poem of Miss Adams, "The Inevitable
Price, was pronounced by all who heard
it a splendid production. The ladies of
this Society should feel highly fattered
at the favorable impressions they have
created upon the minds of the outside
world"
At the close of the exercises President
Donaldson presented the graduating mem
bers of the Athenaeum with the Diplo-
mas of the Society, with few appropri-
ate remarks. rs"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-01

The festival for the benefit of soldiers
and their needy families, held at Templar
Hall Tuesday night, was largely attended,
and very handsome sum must have been
realized for the worthy object to which the
proceeds are to be appropriated. One
of the features of the affair was the pres
ence of the Delaware boys belonging to
the gallant 4th Ohio, to whom a supper
was given. Bishop THOMSON welcomed
the boys home in a ifelicitous address,
and spoke of their gallant services in
terms of high and deserved commenda-
tion. Their tattered and battle-stained
banners adorned the platform, and at
tracted much attention. The whole af-
fair passed off very pleasantly, and the
enjoyment was hearty and universal.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-01

Ruins..,.,s..,........Hen Henrietta E. Timmons
Morn'gs are Mysteries, Fanny B, Wagley.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-01
ATLANrIc MoNTHLY,-This populal

ATLANTIC MoNTHLY.-This popular
monthly for July has been received
We subjoin the table of contents:
The Wife's Story Palingenesis; Clio
rying in the Goad; Saadi; The Return
of the Birds Wet Weather Work-VII;
Mexico The Rim-III; Watching; On
Horseback into Oregon; Ice-Period in
America House and Home Papers-VII;
Hawthorne A Scene from the Dolliver
Romance Currency; In Memory Of J..
W-R. W.; Meyerbeer; The May Cam
paign in Virginia Reviews and Literary
Notices Recent American Publications.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-01

There seems to be a regularly organized
band of desperadoes in the townships of
Genoa and Harlem, the members of which
are committing depredations of every kind
among the farmers of those and neigh
boring townships. An arrest was made a
few days since of man whose house is
said to have been the headquarters of the
gang, and from whence stolen property
was conveyed to market. He was bound
over to answer at the next term of the
Court of Common Pleas. The leading
spirits and chief operators are supposed
to be several deserters, who have thus far
succeeded in eluding the officers who have
been on the lookout for them.