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The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

MALIGNANT FALsEHooD.-A scribbler in
the Bath Times, among other statements
equally false, says:
The Portland papers, perhaps | should say
the Press, opened upon Augusta and Augusta
people In manner not only savage, but abus-
i've, because certain returning regiments did
not receive their fell share of attention,
The Press did not wait to learn whether
there were any exteuuatlug circumstances
and doubt whether it would have alluded to
them il it had known there were such.
The regiment arrived here between eleven
and twelve o'clock Sunday night, aud yet the
Press covered us all over with filth because
we did not give them reception!
The above refers TO the arrival of the Me-
l4th at Augusta, last winter, but the reference
to the Press is as malicious as the heart of
the calumnia,or is malignant. In relation to
that and other returned regiments, the Press
studiously avoided saying hard or irritating
things, and was not one fourth as pointed and
severe as some OF its contemporaries in the
city At that time the people oil Augusta
were excessively sensitive on the Removal
question, and for this reason we carefully re-
Trained from adding TO their irritation By such
a course as is attributed TO us in the above
We have taken pains to examine our columns
in relation TO this matter, aud make the fore
going ayowal with fun knowledge of all
that appeared in the Press touching the mat
ter in question.
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BY TELEGRAPH
no rBK-
EVENING PAPERS.
Dispatch of Mr.. stanton TO Gen. Dir.

DtSputCh u 4uF. SUMMON 10 zen. DIR.
WASHINGTON, May 9, 1915 A. NJ.
To Mgj. Gen. Dir We have this morning
intelligence by scouts direct from the army as
late as Saturday evening, but no official re-
ports. The general result may be stated as a
success to our arms. The fighting on Friday
was, on both sides, the most desperate known
in modern times. deeply regret to say that
the country will have 10 mourn the death OF
the gallant Brig. Gen. Wadsworth, who was
struck in the forehead by ball, at the head Of
his command, while leading them against the
enemy's strong positions. His remains are in
our hands. Gen. Webb was wounded. Gen.
Jones, OF the rebel army was killed.
The condition OF the army Is represented
TO be most admirable. Their cool, determined
courage has in every instance proved too much
for the desperate fury of the rebels, who have
been driven at all points. There has been no
struggling.
At the latest accounts Gen. Hancock has
been moving forward rapidly OH The left TO
Spottsy lvania Court House, and yesterday
heavy cannonading was heard at Aqua Greek
or from that direction, until four O'clock.
We have lost some prisoners. One regiment,
the 18th Penn. reserve, charged through an
abattis Of the enemy, but were unable TO get
back, and most of them were captured. We
have also taken "a large number OF prisoners.
The wounded had not arrived at the point
where the trains were to receive them. The
medical director reports that a large portion
are slight wounds.
Artillery was not used on either side the
first two days.
There is nothing later from General Butler
than the date OF my last dispatch.
Gen. Sherman was heard from last night
He had been all day accommodating the enc
mys position, and would attack him to-day.
tSignedl EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
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NEW YORK Mays.
The Hera'd's dispatch, dated City Point,
Va, 9th, u O'Clock, says Gen. Butler ascer-
tanned by reconnaissance that Petersburg was
evacuated last night. A division was iInme-
diately dispatched to Petersburg to take pos
session and entrench themselves
The Post says Buffers official dispatch con-
firms the destruction of the railroad between
Petersburg and Richmond after very severe
battle
The iron-clads have advanced beyond CITY
Point several miles, and will probably come
to anchor somewhere about Aiken's Landing.
WASHINGTON, May 0.
Gen. Butler is reported to be within ten
miles OF Richmond. This information comes
by boat from Alexandria, passengers from
there reporting the arrival of parties from
Gen. Grants army with news to that effect
A subsequent dispatch says rumors from
Petersburg are conflicting; that the only news
from there has been from negroes; that from
headquarters 18th army corps the steeples OF
the city are visible.
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with 60oo men on the way 20 reinforce him.
He ordered him to fall back at Alexandria at
once. after destroying his grain and supplies.
McClernand refused twice TO obey, but on re-
ceipt of the third order, set fire to part of his
oats, General Smith with two thousand men
took the responsibility of marching to the
spot and extinguishing the flames, which he
succeeded in doing before more than fifty
bushels were burned.
After remaining there all night, while
marching back again with the residue and all
the other supplies, General Banks requested
that these should be given up to him Banks }.
General Smith replied that they were his by
right of capture, and he should keep them for
his own use.
No general but Banks was blamed in the
army for the campaign. General Stone is
pronounced without fault in the matter.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

WAsIIINGToN, May 9.
Intelligence received here this forenoon is
OF the most cheering character. modified only
by cases OF individual bereavement. The
route of the rebel force is complete. They
are flying in demoraized condition towards
their entertainments at Richmond, leaving the
killed and wounded in our hands The vic
tory is complete.
The Republicans extra says there is reason
TO believe, from dispatches already received
since our first extra to day, that Lee was
forced to fight at Spottsylvsnia on Sunday.
aud was again repulsed and compelled to re-
treat.
Another statement is that Gen. Grant had
thanked him, and got between the rebel army
and Richmond.
There are reports that Lee was wounded
but they lack confirmation
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10

NEW YORK, May 0.
The report that Petersburg was taken on
the afternoon OF the 9th was Incorrect
There is a report that Butler had an en-
gagement with Beauregard, but no contirma-
ton has come to hand.
1t is reported that on Saturday Gen. Hnch-
mans and Brooks brigade advanced to the
railroad between Petersburg and Richmond,
and after some skirmishing succeeded in de
stroying three miles OF track and two impor-
tant railroad bridges.
When our troops took City Point they cap
tured the entire signal corps there, consisting
OF twenty-seven men.
dispatch TO the Philadelphia Evening
Telegraph says that communication has been
opened with Gems. Smith and Gilmore, who
are near Richmond. and have been fighting.
Fredericksburg has been occupied and the
railroad is being repaired.
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Gen. Lee. Report of Friday. Battle.

ARLINGTON, May y, III a. Nj.
10 MAJ. Cen. Dir This Department has
just received from Gen. Butler the official re-
port of Gen. Lee, of the operations of Friday
He says their loss 10 killed is not large, bu,
they have many wounded. He grieves to an
nounce that Gen. Longstreet was severely
wounded, Gen. jenkins killed, and Gen. Pc.
gram badly wounded on Thursday 1t is sup
posed Gen. Stafford will recover.
He thanks merciful God that every ad.
vance ON their tGen. Grants part has been
repulsed. he states that our forces attacked
them and caused some confusion.
Gen. Wadsworth's body fell into their hands
but our reports this morning state that it Is
now in our possession, under charge Of Col
Sharpe, as stated in my first dispatch this
morning.
The belief here is that Gen. Grant is achiey.
ing complete victory.
tSigned) EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
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Maine Camp Hospital Association.

We did not mention in our yesterdays sp-
peal for the soldiers, the Maine Camp Hospital
Association, which has been laboring so faith
fully and successfully for the sick and wound
ed of the Maine Regiments, now nearly two
years. Their able and efficient nurse, Mrs. S.
r. MAYHEM, who has been busy in the field
during the winter, is now mnisiering to the
wounded as they return. We know that some
of the trains, filed with wounded ard dying
soldiers, have stood on the track at the city
end of Long Bridge for twelve hours unpro-
yided with food or refreshments, except what
could be found in few little shops on the
street. Mrs. NJ. has been directed TO visit
these trains, as she and Mrs. Eaton before Der,
have been accustomed to do, and to do what
she can to relieve all within her reach. Her
stores will soon be used up. viii not our be-
nevolent people, in the city, and through the
State, remember this branch of the service and
contribute something to its demands? Money
or stores suitable for this object may be sent
to the house of Mrs. VIM. p. Prebe, or Mrs.
that they are faithfully used according to the
wish of the donors. Any in the country who
desire to do so, can furnish box and send the
same to Mrs. Preble, care of Geo. Il. Davis, or
directly TO Mrs. Ruth 5. Mayhem, care of l..
Watson, Maine Agency, No. 273, Washington,
ID. G.
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Nrw YopE Nav o

NEW 0Rk, May 3.
The Herald's Alexandria, La, letter gives
an account of the last fight at Cane river prior
to the arrival of Gen. Banks army at Aexan-
dria. The enemy were fanked by detach-
ments from various divisions, and the crest of
hill was CALAMITY carried By COL Fessen-
den's brigade, when the rebels retired.
Our losses were considerable. Col. Fessen-
den was wounded in the leg below the knee !;
the bone was fractured slightly. Lieuts &C.
Grow and Seavy, of the Both Me, were killed
The 3Oth Me. lost in killed and wounded,
20 men.
News from Red River via Cairo, state that
the rebels had surrounded Gen. Banks at Al
exandria, and demanded his surrender.
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DIED..

In thi, city, sth inst. Mrs Harriet IA v. Litch.
Held, wife OF Ge1rgs Litchfelt, and daug of
the late Chss Bennett. Of Nantucket, Mass.
Massachusetts papers please copy.
n Funeral services at No c Monument ST. TO NOR
row al 10 o'clock, AM Relatives and friends inyit
ed TO attend
In Richmond. 9th inst. Edward Richards aged g.
Funeral Tuesday afternoon at o'clock from
tend.
In Bath sth inst. Mrs John Brown aged 90
In New York Relief Hospital, 9Th inst James T.
son OF Thomas Reed, ofBath, Drummer in Co H.
18th Me Res
In South Dresden. Francis Carlton, aged so years
months
In Brunswick, Eugene NJ Whiting OF Windsor. Me-
aged Is years mos.
In Topsham, Peltish Haley. aged SO years months;
Mariha A Blonfel, aged . years months
In Machiasport, Thomas w Hooper aged % Years
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Wes;brOOk Seminary and Female
Collegiate Institute.
Warned.
MEDICAL DREcroR's OFFICE,
Boston, Mass, May 18th. 1854

Boston, Mass, May 7tb, 1864
UNR0M five TO eight active young men. graduates
IL of respectable NJ dical Col eye, serve in the
Army or the United States, in the capacity Of an
Acting Assistant Surgeon. The ice 10 he render-
ed IN the South and West; the necessary prerequi-
sites will be preliminary exsmln at on ON Hyqis ne,
aud the practical duties Of toe profession before an
Army Medical Board. now in session at Boston,
Mass u approved Of q contract will be made, and
entered into at once. Compensatory will De one
hundred dollars. sl0ol foreach and every months
service rendered Mt any post or hospital and one
hundred and thirteen dollars and eignty-hres cslts
isis. s3l per month for service in the field, and
transportation in kind furnished. The contract will
be for not less than three mouths or further par
ticulars apply to A. w. MeLsrea. Surgeon u. s. A
Medical Director. aud President U. s. a rmy
Board, No. Bulaach street Boston. Mass.
msyi0rT&S2w
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WASHINGTON, May 8.
BY the arrival of the steamer Louisa Moore
at Fortress Monroe, We learn the rebel ram
ALTERNATE, which captured Plymouth, is now
in full possession of Albermarle Sound. On
Friday last she was seen making for Roanoke
Island
Commodore Smith had arrived at Newborn
and bad taken command of the naval forces
in North Carolina. Active and desperate
work in the waters of that State was hourly
expected.
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Message of len. Darts to the Rebel Congress
NEW Nopt< Nav a

NEW YORK, May 9.
JEFF. Davis, in his message to the rebel Con-
gress, says concerning the course of Europe
an governments, 1t is enough for me to know
that every avenue of negotiation is closed
against us; that our enemy is making renew
ed and strenuous efforts for OUT destruction,
and that the sole resource for MS rs a people
secure in the justice OF our cause, and holding
our liberties to be more precious than all
other earthly possessions, is to combine and
apply every available element oil power for
their defense and preservation. He ignores
financial matters, and refers Congress TO the
Treasury report. He claims that the efficien-
cy of the rebel armies in the field is all that
can be desired.
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sp-There was la, &c audience at peerip

sB-There was Ian ge audience at Deering
Hall last evening TO witness the performance
OF the Amateurs. The play of Don Cezar de
Bazan and the farce of Poor Pillicoddy, were
handsomely performed. Mr.. Gray, in the
former piece, as Don Cezar, drew shouts of
applause, and Miss Kurdish, as Mariana, was
greeted in like manner. At the close of the
play, the 'Star Spangled Banner was sung
with great effect.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
Notice.

4 adjourned meeting OF the Joarnei men House
ACarponters Associate OF + an A. will be held
in sons of Temperance Hall, Congress street on
Tuesday evening. The 10th inst Members are par
ticuariy requested 10 be present adoption Of
the CJnsthution aud Bylaw will come before the
meeting Alt house carpenters in tied to come
and join the association. Per order.
J. DOW, Secretary.
Portland. May 10th. maylDdlts
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NEW YORK, May 8.
The gunboat Commodore Jones was de-
stroyed in James river by torpedo. Lieut..
Wade and Acting Ensign G.. w. Adams were
blown overheard, but were saved by clnging
to pieces of the wreck. The Z. J. was twelve
miles from Richmond when blown up. Most
OF the crew saved themselves by swimming
ashore
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Correspondence OF the Press.
CAMP % MAINE CAvALR,
00tuH1 Ltttt tUttUH FtsS, 4
New Orleans, La, April 20, 1864. }

Steam Leree Cotton Press.
New Orleans, La, April 90, 1854. }
TO the Editor ef the Press:
Thinking that the many friends of this reg
iment, vino may not have correspondence in
1t, would like to hear of our whereabouts and
condition, | take this method OF gratifying
then. All Of the regiment, except Co. /,
which sailed from Portland upon the ship Lam
caster about the 9TH inst, has arrived. Some
Of the companies suffered severely in the loss
OF horses on the passage, while others got
through with losing but few. The following
is nearly A correct statement:
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Rebel GU.tl,oafS.

JAMES RIVER, May7
The rebel iron-clads came down from Fort
Darling on Friday. Their advance was dis
covered by our picket vessels, which immedi-
ately reported to the iron-clads, which were
dispatched to engage them or drive them back.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
Capture Of blockade Runners.

WASHINGTON May o.
The Navy Department has advices of the
capture by gunboat Owasco of the English
schooners Lilly, Fanny, and laura of Velas-
co, Texas. Eight cases of rifles for the rebels
were found on board the Fanny.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-10
Union Convention |!

A. otizeRs of the Firs Congressional District
who are uncondiora ally loyal TO the Government OF
the United States, and who Internationally sup
port all its for suppressing the Rebellion,
and who are resolved 10 spare endeavor to main-
tain our National Unity both in principle and ter
yitoral boundary, invited TO send Delegates TO
Convention TO be held at sAC0. on
Thursday, She 26th Day of May.
At IL O'Clock A. NJ. for the purpose Of selecting
Two DxLEaATEs TO TIE usIoE NATIONAL Con-
vxsrroS, which meets At Baltimore the It'll day Of
June next.
The basis OF Representation will be one Delegate
to each town, and one additional Delegate for every
seventy five votes thrown for the Union Candidate
Tor Governor in 1863. msjority fraction of seven
ty-ave will entitle town to additional delegate.
JoHS Lynch, Portland.
SEwALL N. GRoss, N.Giouca Ter, Union
JOHN ID. LINCOLN, Brunswick.
john A. WArEsMkg. ooRHAM, I District
DAN'L SIMPSON, Biddeford
Gro II. KNOW TITO Alfred Committee.
. NJ. wgSrwoAT H, kitttery,
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MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.

Monday. ...............May o.
ARRIVED
Steamer Chesapeake, willetts New York
Steamer New brunswick, Winchester Boston for
st John NIB
Br sch Utica. Malouey. st Andrews NIB
Sch Alice Richards. Stratton, sullivan.
Sch Globe, Clark. Ban COR for Boston.
Sch Commerce, Was gait Bucksport for Boston
Sch SeabTeeze, Benson. Harpswell.
Sch Aivarado, Allen. Calais for Boston
Sch Samaritan. Dodge Rrooklin for Boston
sch Alexandria, Hammond, Calais for New York
Sch Catharine Jane, Carter. Ellswo for Boston
Sch Elizabeth Merrill, Boston for Calais
Sch Red Rover. West. New York for Belfast
Sch RockbilI, Booker. Boston for Charlestowp
Sch Gen Warren. Benson. Calais.
Sch Beisey X Eliza. Verrill, Calais.
Sch Caroline c. Pc oy. Calais for Myst G
Sch Georgiana. Moore, Calais for Portsmouth,
Sch Senator. Brakeman, Bangor for Saco.
Sch Boxer, Sutton. Bangor for Ipswich.
Sch Gen kleber, Grant do for do.
Sch Ma flower, Weymouth do for Salem.
Sch Ocranica Newbert, WadobOro for Boston
Sch Eliza Otis, Ryder. Bangor for Gloucester.
Sch larry Not Cotterell. Bangor for Anisquam.
Sch Jane Woodbury.. Cotterell Belfast for salem.
Sch Susan Phebe, Randall Machias for Boston,
CLEARED.
Brig II Kennedy. Locke Havana l. Came
Brig Renshaw, Smith. Havana. Chase Bros 4 Co.
Rr sch Ida May, Clubhouse. Sackviile NB master
BIZ sch Ontario, Dodge, st Stephens. NIB, master.
Sch Pavilion. Parker. Norfolk, & W Pierce
Sch VIM Eade, Thurlow. Ncwburyport, Warren
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From the 4rDaies Ia y;r0inia-G GEN. Lee Re-
freafing-Grdat ia Pursuit.

WASHINGTON, May o.
The Star extra says that on Thursday. Lee
Tell back twelve miles, leaving his dead and
wounded in our hands. Gen Grant. accord.
ing to the same report, has a field full Of pris-
oners and had advanced TO Spottsylvania
Court Honse.
verbal dispatch was received by Gen.
llalieek, by an army messenger, TO the effect
that the battle closed on Friday, the enemy
having fallen back about twelve miles, leaving
his dead and wounded on the field
On Saturday, at p. NJ, Lees army was in
full retreat through Spottsylvania, and when
the messenger !elt, Gen. Hancock was enter
ing the place in pursuit.
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NOTICE TO MARINERS.

There has been established q regular Board of Pi.
lots for the Potomac River. under existing laws Of
the State OF Virginia and the United States
Their boat Away be fonnd between the mouth
of the river and Piney Point.
Rates of Pilots for coastiBg licensed vesselx
Under 100 tons. ...... DC per ton
Over $50 tons. .......-... &c. per ton.
Registered vessels up. 50 per foot.
+" down 81 20 per foot
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