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The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28


haste neglected to destroy. The two iron
clads we're sunk and all the property they
could not carry with them was destroyed
Four small steamers and a gunboat, were cap
tured, which, with the cotton and large
amount of rebel munitions of war, form part oil
the spells of Sherman's victorious army.
New YORK, Dec. n.
The Worlds special from Fortress Monroe
to-day gives the following particulars oil sne
capture of Savannah as obtained from MAJ.
Gray of Gen. Sherman's staff:
The surrender was mrde by the mayor and
Council. Sherman's and Slocums headquart-
ers are in the CITY. The demand for the sur
reoder was made on the 10th, and Sherman
closed his dispatch with Hoods words to the
negro troops at Dalton, tn the effect that If his
demand was not complied with he would take
no prisoners Hardee replied that ne could
and would hold the city. Sherman proceeded
to complete the investment of the city, but
owing to the swamps on the north side could
not at once extend his lines in that direction.
Gen. Hatche's division of Fosters force held
the left OF our line occupying the upper part
OF Hutchinson's Island, completely blockading
the ingress and egress over the river below.
Ferry boats were discovered plying between
the city and the Union causeway. This was
the hole through which Hardee got out. Our
prisoners are increased by constantly finding
them secreted. The city is so full OF citizens,
refugees and others that many live in the
streets. Nearly 300 Union prisoners have
succeeded in reaching our lines. The Millen
prisoners are supposed to be forty miles south
Of Savannah,
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His Army Moving Towards Charleston.
SAVANNAH FULL OF REFUGEES, &c.
FoRrREss MONROE. Dec. 2e.

FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. 26.
The steamer California arrived here at q late
hour last night from Fort Pulaski in ifty-eight
hours, bringing important dispatches from
Gen. Sherman and conarmatory intelligence
OF the capture OF Savannah on the 10th. Sher-
man having nearly completed investing the
city and captured Fort Lee and several other
minor outworks in the immediate vicinity Of
the principal intrenchments, and planting his
siege guns in such close proximity to the
rebel lines as to command effectually every
position held by the rebels, he sent a summons
by flag of truce to the effect that If the place
was not in certain time surrendered bonn
bardment and assault woHld at once COM
mence. To this summons the rebel Gen.
Hardee sent back reply that as his communi-
cations were yet open and his men fully sup
piled with subsistence stores of every kind, he
was able to stand long siege and determined
to hold the city to the last moment and de-
fend its citizens and property which had been
placed under his protection until overpowered
and compelled to surrender.
Every prepat had been made to assault
the rebel position next day, but when the
morning OF the 2lst dawned it was ascertained
that the enemy had evacuated the entrench-
ments: Several regiments of infantry were
Immediately advanced, who took possession,
ana shortly afterwards Gen. Sherman entered
me ctsy az slne head of his body guard and re-
eesyed from The hands OF deputation Of its
citizens the surrender Of fhe place.
Gen. Hardee On the,ri6bt of the 20th seeing
the impessibiity of holding the city, and fear
ing that his only means Of escane wonld he cut
of, he relocated. His troous before leaving
were set to work to destroy he nsyy ward and
Government property, and at ,wilight- under
protection of two rebel iron clSds thew snc.
ceeded 10 crossing the Savannah River. in
tending to push forward to Charleston.
Thirty-two thousand bales Of cotton were
stored in the city, which the rebels in their
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Secretary Fessanden.

The editor of the Boston Herald, writing
from Washington. Dec. 22d, thus refers to our
distinguished fellow-citizen. Hon. VIM. P.
FEssENDEN:
The Hon. Secretary of the Treasury is a
hard working man, as his office Is one of great
labor and confinement. He would prefer to
return to the Senate, If the Legislature of
Maine see fit to re-elect him. He ID being OBJ
posed by Hon. Hannibal Hamlin. who Il de-
sirous OF the position of Senator. The least
the Legislature of Maine can do is 70 tender
to Mr.. Fessenden the compliment OF an cleo.
ton; then he can stay in the Cabinet or re-
turn to the Senate, as he may elect. The
country would rejoice If Mr.. Fessenden will
retain the portfolio of the Exchequer, yet his
wishes in the matter should be consulted. He
is an able and distinguished man, an honor to
the State from which he came, and an honor
to the country. In times like these, ambitious
men should not be allowed to shove such an
able man as VIM. Pitt Fessenden from the sta
tion of bis choice. as tits well known that he
did not desire to give up the senatorship fol
the position of Secretary of The Treasury, hui
did SO at abe earnest solicitation Of the Presi
dent. Senators, Members of Congress, and o
the people throughout the country therefore
he sacrificed much to oblige others. The golt
spectators in New York do not like Mr.. Fes
sender because they cannot use him, and are
pitching into him, through the financial writ
ers, in the papers Of that city. But they have
walked up the wrong passenger u they thinl
they can infimidate VIM. Pitt Fessenden.
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SnAnial Nntina.

Commencing Jan. /, 1866 the following reguia-
tions will be rgidly observed by the Projectors OF
the Press;
l. No papers will be delivered BIZ Carriers except
to those who have subscribed at the ofhce.
2. No Carrier will be allowed to sell papers on his
route, or to collect money from subscribers.
8. Persons who have been accuttomed to pay the
Carriers By the aOeek will be dropped from the list
at that rme unless they shall previously call at the
office and comply with the terms of subscription.
A. Carriers will collect money from weekly sub
scribers until JAN st but il found guilty Of viola.
ting the foregoing rules they wi be discharged.
The publishers of the Press are obliged to adopt
the method above set forth in order to protect them
selves against abuses, and also to relieve the Car
rers from embarrassing duties which have often de-
Iayed them in the delivery Oftheir papers, to the
great inconvenience of subscribers.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28

THE FAKIR.-,Another crowded house wei.
coined the Fakir of Vishnu last evening. His
popularity seems to be on the increase every
night, and the hall has got to be too small to
contain his audience. The dexterity and slight
exhibited in the performance of bis tricks is
amusing in the highest degree, and the spec
tators are convulsed with laughter Then the
tact and grace with which he distributes his
presents is pleasing. Every night he distrib-
utes $50 gifts from the value of Is cents to
$75. The chamber set last evening was drawn
by j. Gordon Russell, No. High street.
This evening is set apart for benefit to the
Fakir, when there will be some new and
startling performances, among which is the
Scarlet Spirit. Among the gifts to be dis
tributed will be valuable sewing machine
Who will get it?
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From. Hashi,sato,..

~ WASHINGTON, Dec. Fl.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue is
sending out instructions for the collection OF
two dollars per gallon on all spirits that may
be distilled and removed for consumption or
sale on or after the 1st day Of January next,
in accordance with the bill recently passed by
Congress, which has been approved by the
President. 6
The Potomac River is again navigable,
though there Is much floating ice.
The mail boats have recently brought to
Washington, from City Point, q large number
of officers on leave Of absence.
The Navy Department has no later intelli-
gence from Admiral Porter's fleet.
No news has been received up to this hour
2 p. M, ofarmy and naval operations in any
quarter.
Alexander Cav, Chancellor of the Prussian
Legation, diad hare to-day
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28

THE "EsoAMoTEUR."-The performance Of
Simmons, the Wizard at City Hall, are the
most wonderful that we have ever Witnessed
in the line of natural magic. He is master OF
his profession. Without tables, without screws,
curtains, apparatus or paraphernalia, he goes
into his work, using very few articles be-
sides those borrowed from the audience. APP
parently he produces fountains of water filed
with goldfish from nothing; breaks glass bot
ties with hammer, and draws from them
handkerchiefs moment before borrowed
from the ladies; scatters slips of paper upon
which spectators write names, he telling them
what they have written, and making the same
writing appear inred letters upon his arm
makes coin in glass tumbler hold conversa-
ton with him, ans wering questions that one
cannot see how even the magician himself
should understand; untying himself Ia Dap-
export when tied by a regular seaman, and to-
night he proposes to cap the climax by cutting
off his own head, holding it under his arm.
and then putting it on again. In olden times
he wonld have been considered as possessed
of q devil" o1agl-
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NEW YORK, Dec. q.
Cotton-dull and decidedly lower; sales small !;
middling upland at Is
Flour-sales 5000 bbls; Stateand Western dull and
heavy ard follower; State 45@l0 rs; Round Hoop
Ohio 10 90t@l2; Western seq 0 40; Southrn dull
and dropping; sales 800 bis at 10 SO "a l5; Canada
dull and low er; Gales 300 at lG0l2.
Wheat-dull and Ease lower
Corn-dull; sales IA 900 bushels: mixed Western
nominal at 68@1 81; White Southern 81: Yellow
Jfrsew new 1901 80; Southern, old and new mix.
ed1S8
Oats-ffmer; Western 05G1l 08.
Beef-steady; sales $50 bbls.
Pork-unsettled; sales $500 bbls new mess 40 rs
041 co. ~R'F'
ard--lower; sales 1900 bbls at 2O@24t.
Butter-heavy aud dropping: sales at 10000.
Whiskey-opened firm but osed dull and droop-
ing; sales 1860 bbls at "a. p ~
fBice-dull
sugar-quiet; sales 100 boxes Muscovado at 2O@
2t
Cofee-quiet.
Molasses-dull.
Naval Stores quiet .
Oils-dull; Linceed 4491 As. ~ -
Petroleum-dull and nominal
Tallow-dull and lower; sales $4,000 lbs ct 1910
III.
Freiehts to Hverpool-dull.
Wool-quiet.
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Capture Of 81. Adams Raiders.

CONCORD, n. A., Dec. 81.
Three of the st. Adams raiders escaped
from Canada by secreting themselves in the
cars until across the line. They came to Leb-
anon N. H., where they enlisted, and received
the bounty, hoping to get back to Dixie at
Uncle Sans expense, but were detected, and
are now in the State Prison in this city.
Another dispatch from Concord, is as fol-
lows:-
Five men were arrested to-day in this city
at the general rendezvous by order of Maj.
Whittlesey, commanding, who are strongly
suspected of being part of the st. Adams
raiders. Steps have been taken to identify
them. They were sent here from West Leban-
on as substitutes on Saturday.
$40 TORONTO, c. W., Dec. q.
Another of the St. Adams raiders was ar
rested here to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28

GYMNAsTIC ExHIBITIoN-At the City
Hall, Thursday evening, there will be grand
exhibition by forty gymnasts-lades, gentle
men and children-in full gymnastic costume,
full features of this system of physical culture.
1t will be one of the most interesting and at
tractive exhibitions we have had, and we ad-
wise all both old and young, male and fe-
male to witness it. The splendid band of the
18th U. S. Infantry, (Poppenburg's) will fur
nish music for the occasion. The exhibition
is to be conducted by Mr.. Bradford, who has
devoted much time and attention to this valu-
able culture of the physical system. Tickets
can now be procured at the various places
named in the advertisement, and at the ticket
Office on the evening of performance.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28

Snow SLIDEs.-Yesterday an avalanche Of
snow slid from building on Commercial
street, striking the canvass covering of q
country wagon, and laying 1t fat. The horses
became frightened and started with the wagon,
but were soon stopped. We left the owner of
the team arguing with the proprietor of the
store upon the necessity Of the latter's paying
for the damage.
As the crowd were coming out of Deering
Hall last evening there was a heavy fall of
snow from the roof Of that building, creating
many shocking bad hats" and 'ruined bon
nets"
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Various Items.

Various Items.
NEW YORK, Dec. q.
Report says that Windsor the defaulting
teller of the Mercantile Bank of this city, has
been arrested in London.
Arrangements are making by the officers Of
the Army and Navy, and in the civil service
of the United States, for the receipt of the re-
mains of Minister Dayton, which are daily ex-
pected on the steamer Lafayette, from Havre.
The Charleston Courier of Friday, contains
an order prohibiting non-combatants entering
that city, except to pass through it. Slaves OF
owners residing beyond the city limits, except
those left to take charge of unprotected estates
are to be sent out of the city.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28

Capture of Forts Fisher and CGssUeu Con-
sidered Cert0in-Gess. Sherman Moving on
augusta and Charleston - From Gen.
Thomas.
NEW YORK, Dec n.
The Commercials special Washington dis
patch says the War and Navy Departments
have both received advices from the expedition
against Wilmington. The intelligence is high
ly favorable, and gives assurance of almost
immediate success. The Secretary OF the
Navy declares that Porter will capture forts
Fisher and Caswell, and then Butler will be
prepared to operate directly against Whining
ton. e. At9
Gen. Sherman announces to the Secretary
of War that he intends to move up Savannah
river Immediately and capture Augusta, and
the news to day, is that he has already moved.
Sherman also says that after this he will
swing around upon the rear of Charleston,
destroying all its railroad communication on
the way.
The news from Thomas is also glorious
he has brought Hood to stand on the north
side of the Tennessee. The river being i'm
passible, and Hood without artillery and por-
toons, Thomas proposes to move upon Hood
and force fight and surrender.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28
FROM NEwBERN. N. G.

Great Explosion at the South-SGiEissg of the
Fleet from Beanfort- Frauds In the Enlist
nsesst of COtored Troops.
NEwBERN, N. c., Dec. ~.
A great shock like that of an earthquake
was distinctly felt here last night at 2 o'clock,
rocking the earth and rafting the windows.
1t is supposed to have been caused by an
explosion of great magnitude on the coast be-
low Beaufort, as the sound came from that
direction-possible the magazine exploded in
the forts at Wilmington or Charleston, con-
tanning several hundred tons of powder.
The gale which has prevailed for the past
few days, subsidized last night. The shipping
which has been detained at Beaufort will be
able to depart to-day.
Judge Advocate Stackpole has arrived here
from Fortress Monroe, for the purpose of in
vestigating serious frauds connected with the
recruiting Of colored troops in this depart
ment,
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28

CARD.-The subscriber takes this OPP
portunity to return thanks to the many friends
In Portland for their kindness in administer
ing to the wants of Mrs. Augusta Pushard
during her late sickness and death. Also to
those ministers of the gospel who sought to
console her spiritually, and to all other friends
who sought to do her good in any way.
E. n. RIPLEY.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28
Rashtnato, oerrespondence.

NEW YORK, Dec. 81.
The Commercials Washington Despatch
says it is understood that Secretary Fessen-
den is the candidate for the French mission.
Some consider his chance very good.
Caucemi the italian, who murdered police
man Anderson several years ago, and sem
fenced to Sing Sing for life, has been par
doned.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28

OUTRAGE.-A drunken and disorderly pas
senger was put off The Boston and Maine
train, between North and South Berwick last
evening. The fellow then drew pistol and
snapt it three times. On the third time 1t
went off and lodged bullet in the car, for
tunately injuring no one.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28

REFORM SCHOOL FEsTIvAL.-We under
stand the Sabbath School teachers at the Re-
form School propose this evening to hold their
annual Holiday Festival, and quite number
of gentlemen from this city will avail them
selves of the opportunity to visit the institu-
@i0n
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28

on1cu HOUSE. situated in the Western part Of
A Dn nv .it1 Possession to be had May LIST 50.
add,sss BOX No. 20. rt'and P. o. stating local.
Nv nrice So, for three weeks oeoAou""
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REcRUITING.-Two recruits were put in
yesterday at the Provost Marshal's Office, and
credited, one to Acton and one to Portland.
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Notice.
Notice.

VVdE Annual Meeting of the stockholders Of the
4 Dirigo ms Company will be held at their once,
No Is Exchange street. on Wednesday the 4th day
OF January next, at o'clock for the choice Of
seven directors and board Of trustees for the
suing year and then to act upon any other business
that may be brought bfore them.
JEREMIAH DOW. Seo'y.
Portland, Dec "a, 1894. deC27dtd
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28

GENTLEMEN will find Burnett's Oriental
Tooth Wash an efiectual detergent after smok-
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financial.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.
The subscriptions to the 10-40 loan to-day
amounted to $4,000. and to Z 80 loan to ST.
100000
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28

MoLAssEs, &c. M. Patten will sell at
auction at his rooms at II o'clock to day, ten
hhds Cuba molasses, lard and other groceries.
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PORTLAND AND VICINITY

Neso Advertisements To-day.
Auction Sale -E. M. Patten.
Probate Notices.
Aueuon Sale-Henry Bailey Co
Mechanics Lyceum
Independent Lecture-City Hall.
New Years Bal.
6itua ion Wanted,
Bosfd-T2 Danforlh st.
Found-Htifer.
Piano for Sale.
Rye-Waldron & True.
!. A. Il. A. Assemblies.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28

THE second of the Mercantile Assemblies
will take place this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28
TEETHl TEETH TEETH

DR.. d. still continues to Extract Teeth by Electric.
tty t0itkout Pain. Pereons having decayed teeth
or stumps they wish to have removed tor resetting
he would give polite invitation 70 call.
Superior kiectro Magnetic Machines for sale for
family use with thoroue Instructions.
DR.. d. can accommodate q few patients with
board and treatment at his house.
OfAce hours from O'Clock - e. IN; nd
from to P NJ, and Ito In the Evening
Oonsultatlon free noy1H
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Wonfed 10 Purchase,

DGOMs to Let, furnishes or unfaInisned, with hna
respectable persons need apply. deczIdlw"
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z. M. PATTEN, AUCTIoNEER. Il Exchange
Real Estate at a NC ion.

ON "Wednesday Dec 2sth, at half past twelve
~ O'CLOCK on the premises north-w slerly side of
summer street Will b. sold without reserve a two
story House with the land being the premises now
occupied by John Garland The dwelIi5 Is wooden,
well built, convenient In good repair and arran ged
70, four families For particulars and terms of sale
call on s. l.. Carlton, ESQ., Middle street. or on the
Aue ioneer, IL xchaDgs Street.
Dec 2l.-dtd
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public schools.
s.vviur Machine for sale.

ny vote of the School Committee, the Christmas
d Vacation was made to inciude Monosy, Ssn
2nd. ~ee~
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AUCTION SALES.
At Auction.

AN Wednesday, Thursday, aud Friday. of thil
" week, we shall sell &C office commencing At
II o'c'ook A. and q p NJ, Jewelry, " at hes a c
Morstedsa and DRY foods; Lamps and Glass Ware;
spices Tobacco Tea. sc.
dec7 dtd HENRY BAILEY & CO., Auct'rs.
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To Let.

owe of Ladd webster's Family Sewing Ma
I chineA can b seen ct % Paris street o.,,-
Portland. Dec "a, 1884.
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ruVo gentleman o, st. ady habits, large, pleasant
furnished Room, heated BY furnace, ana up
Piled th gas in gTiysis 1 MY mouse ses'sE
located. Apply to W. S' @iuu'es w. N'"
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w Portland and vicinity, that he has permanently
ly located In this city. During the two years we
have been in this city, We have cured some OF
the worst forms of disease In persons who have tried
other forms of treatment in vain, and curing pa
tients In so short time that the question is often
asked do they stay ouredi To answer this Question
we will say that AL that do not stay cuJed, we win
doctor the second hmE for nothing
DR.. D. has been praCtica. electrician fer twenty.
years, and is also regular graduated physician
Electricity is perfectly adapted to chronic diseases
In the form Of nervous or sick headache; neuralgia
In the head neck, extremities; consumption whtn
In the acute stages where the lungs are not fully
involved; acute chronic rheumatism scrofula, his
diseases, white swelings, spinal diseases curvatI
Of the spine, contracted muscles distorted lbnbs1
palsy paralysis, St. Vitas' Dance Deafness stan.
mering or hesitancy Of speech, dyspepsia tndigee.
ton, constipation and liver complaint, pies-we cuIo
every case that be presented asthma, bronchi.
tbs, structures Of the chest and all forms Of female
complaints.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28
Municipal Oourt-Deo. 81.

Edmund Roach, for drunkenness and dis
turbance was fined three dollars and costs.
Committed. 81.
Patrick Herman, for drunkenness and dis
turbance, paid fine of three dollars and costs.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28

Who have cold hands and feet; weak stomaohs;
lame and weak backs; nervous and sick headache;
dizziness and swimming in the head, with indiges.
ton and constipation Of the bowels pain in the side
womb with internal cancers; tumors, poIypus and
all that long train of diseases will find In Electric.
ity sure means of cure. For painful menstruatiop,
of troubles with young ladies' Electricity sertan
specific and will, In short time restore the sufferer
20 the Vfgor of health.n
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28
FROM GEN. SHERMAN.
The Investment and Capture Of
Savannah.

ESCAPE OF GEN. HARDEE.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-28

The Rheumatic, the equity, the lame and the lazy
leap with Joy and move with the agility and elastic
lty Of youth the heated brain Is ooolOd the frost
bitten limbs restored, the unoouth deformities re.
strength; the blind made see the deaf to hear and
the pasied form to move upright; the ble1ishee Of
youth are obliterated; the accidents OF mature He
prevented; the oalamties of old age obviated, ane
An AatiYa olYaulAtlon maintained.
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Fur Goods md Amclion.

Saturday Dec 3lst, at IL O'Clock A. M, at
chi d,a@ncs an invoice of Gentlemen's, Ladies and
Mnfs. Gsss1ar Goods Consist ofcollars, Oar es,
ahmed mos. caps, Collars &C. Goods can be ex-
co1nt - in.,nng of sale. No postponment on ac-
0o SnnoS ~ =, leather Sale wi hout reterve
ueoAA uto HENRY BAILEY co Auo.'a