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The Portland daily press., 1864-08-08

OUR PAPER.-Owing to the recent severe
drought we have for some time found it very
difficult to obtain paper on which to print the
Press. We use about seven reams daily be-
sides that required for the weekly issue, and to
be brought up suddenly without knowing
where supply could be obtained was no trifl-
ing matter. So many Of the paper mills were
running on short time, or only part of their
machinery, in consequence of the low state of
the water, that the demand was greater Than
the means of supply, but we trust we have now
perfected arrangements that will place us be-
yond embarrassment in this regard.
We call special attention to the quality of
the paper now used. 1t is from the very ex-
tensive mills of Messrs. A. G. Dennison & Co.,
at Mechanic Falls, and is fifty per cent. strdD.
Messrs. Dennison & Co. have laid out large
amount of money to overcome the difficulties
attending the use ofstraw for newspaper stock,
out their efforts have been crowned with abun-
dant success, and they now turn out an arti-
Gle oil straw paper, perfectly bleached, tough,
soft and in all respects of first quality In some
particulars the straw paper is superior to that
mace entirely of rags. 1t is tougher. and
though 1t requires more water to prepare IL
for the press it takes less ink for a good i'm
preston. Its toughness tends to lessen
the number of sheets unavoidably spoiled on
cylinder press, which is no small considera-
ton when every perfect sheet costs at least
two cents.
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Washington In the vain endeavor to delude
Grant into an abandonment of the key to
Richmond. Everywhere, both in military and
political circles we witness the reckless and
vain struggles of our luck!ess and desperate
foe held In stubborn and unrelenting death
gripe: while the Union men of the North and
the general of their noble armies maintain
their calm and steadfast composure, and,
turning neither to the right nor to the left,
march on their way conquering aud to con-
quer. We may be far from the end yet. We
have still much to accomplish. But before
we begin to allow ourselves to be dispirited
by the croakings of the timid and the precic-
tons of designing enemies of the Republic,
we must reflect that every campaign has seen
us further advanced into the heart of the en-
emys country, and in this last and most i'm
portant year of all, we are, while yet in the
middle OF the season, in full possession of most
important and valuable positions.
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BY TELEGRAPH
EVENING PAPERS.

From Ne,e Orleans - Reported Attack on
Mobiie-ETpedition from Pensacoia- Erao-
tsaft0a OF Brotcasriiie, Teras-Defeat of the
Rebels near AtchaJdtaya.
New YORK, Aug. Q.
The Herald's New Orleans letter of the Both
ult says Information has been received at
headquarters that Admiral Farragut had pass
ed Forts Morgan and Gaines, and it is sup
posed that he commands the entrance to Mo-
bile Bay and is bombarding the upper defen-
SEES. The Admiral has six iron clads now and
two more left here to-day to Join him.
The bombardment continued three days.
1t was expected that the city would surrender
before the end of the week. Gen. Granger
commanded the land forces, and will occupy
Mobile and garrison the forts if success crowns
the expedition.
On The 18th ult. Gen. Asboth started out
from Pensacola, and captured Fort Hobson.-
The rebels, after a sharp fight. skedaddled
leaving everything they had behind. General
Asboth then returned TO Pensacola.
Our forces have evacuated Brownsville,
Texas, and sent all the stores to Brazos and
New Orleans.
The Herau's New Orleans letter states that
all able bodied registered enemies, pending
the present military movements, are to be kept
as prisoners, they having avowed their inten
ton OF joining the rebel army All negroes
in the streets are now conscripted.
Gen. Ullman, on the 18th, met and defeated
the rebels near Atchafalaya. 1t was reported
tibet Dick Taylor had cross cd The river to the
neighdorhood Of Plague River.
The Tribune's New Orleans letter says the
horrible condition of our returned prisoners
has induced Gen. Candy to waive some points
of difference, and order the exchange of all
that the rebels hold-some Ave hundred in
number.
This correspondent also contradicts all ru-
mors OF heavy fighting at Morganzia. There
is daily skirmishing there, but Gen. Uliman
holds the place so strongly that the rebels will
not attempt to take it. He also doubts the
reported capture of Fort Morgan, at the
mouth of Mobile harbor.
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Oasualties---3lst Maine Regiment.
H'DQRs. 3lst Me-. REG'r, PETERSBURG, Va, I
July 81, 1854. 5


July 81, 1854.
MEssRs. WHEELER & LYNDE,
Gents The following Is list of the casu-
aties in the 3lst Regiment Maine Infantry
Volunteers. in the attack on the morning OF
July 3Oth, 1864. large humber of the miss
ing are probably prisoners;
FIELD AND STAFF OFFICERS.
Wounded-Col Daniel White, missing; Adj
VIM b Allyn.
slightly; Corp c Nye.
Missing-Privates James Wren, A X Coul-
lard L Stanhope, J@kins, Walter Davis,
Cults.
Co. B. Wounded - Corp VIM A Arm
strong; Privates Chas Colson, Timothy l.
Grave, Edwin Marshal, Dougald McDougald,
Chas Patterson, Eugene Z Small, Eben p
Ward.
Missing-2d 1t Tobey, sergt Thos F
Murphy.
Co. C-Killed-Capt A H Gushee, Corp
Jesse A Merrill.
Missing-Sergts Benz F Barrows, John p
Wells; Corps Daniel Brsnn, Augustus II Col
Inns; Privates Caleb Taylor, Geo Ii Harring-
ton.
Co. D-Killed-1st 1t Geo w Thompson,
Private A ID Bunker.
Wounded-Privstes w G Stevens, David
SAWYER. Patrick Ragipn. slightly.
Missing-Capt . Moves: Privates Chas
e Bridges. L III Varnum, Richard Lowell,
VIM w Clark, Levi Newell.
Co. E-Wounded-PrivateC Game Manany
Missing-lst 1t John p Sheahan; Sergt N
s Allen: Privates B X Preston, Chas II With
am, ] A Foster.
Co. F-Woupded-Corp Daniel E Hennes-
sey; Privates Arthur Lycett, John Linsky,
Daniel Dwyer. c.,
-. Sap d b.. p.;,ro.a, Ivar;n
Gushing. - Bates. Otis Farrar, John Sulli-
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Whittier are You Bound ?

The political party calling itself democrrtic
has. since the birth of the rebellion, gone
from bad to worse, losing at each step por-
tons of its best men, whose patriotism for
babe them descending into treason, sntil the
democracy of the present day is impractical
BILE, disloyal, opposed to the welfare of the
nation and allied to the cause of the REBEL
ion.
The following resolutions were adopted at
a political meeting at Cincinnati, on the 10th
of July, to receive Hon. Alexander Long, a
member Of Congress from that district:
Resolved, That, like our Representative, we
believe there are now but two alternatives
either an acknowledgement of the independ-
ence and sovereignty OF the States composing
the Southern Coniederscy, or the complete
subugation and determination of their peo-
Pile; and OF these alternatives, like him, we
prefer the former.
Resolred, That we are in favor of inmedi-
ate peace, and against the further prosecu-
tion of the war.
Resolced. That the government of the
United States has no right to coerce SOW
reign State.
Let every man in Maine who still feels at
tachment to the organization of the demo-
cratic party, read these resolutions, and settle
for himself how thoroughly that party has
abandoned all patriotic impulses and all vital
political principles; how far it has departed
from the teachings of Andrew Jackson, who
declared that the Union must and shall be
preserved; before he commits himself to the
faint OF following the party away over into
the domain of secession, an endorsement Of
old Buchanan's doctrine against coercion, a
justification for rebellion, and base surrend-
or of the government to the rebels In arms
There stand the resolutions, embracing these
features, and to the same point the entire Oh
ganization Of the party is rapidly tending.
To the men who have passed these resolu-
tions, disunion and slave power have no
horrors. They prefer them, according TO
their own avowal, TO the only alternative by
which both can be prevented. The theory of
free government; the experience OF eighty
years; the wealth, the happiness and the
power which that theory and that experience
have secured; the hopes Of the future; the
duty which was bequeathed to us by our faith
ers for humanity's sake-all of these things
they choose to yield; are in favor of imme-
date peace; prefer an acknowledgment OF
the sovereignty OF the Southern Confederacy,
and still think that the government of the
United States has no right to coerce single
State. This is peace democracy. If there
can be found any political unwisdom, any dis
regard of patriotism, any anxiety for disgrace
and ruin which surpasses this, let the exhibit
ton be made; for, until that time, this de-
monstration must stand In the front rank
Of what is impolitic and unpatriotic, of what
is base and dastardly, Of what eliminates all
the past and destroys the entire future.
Il Kennebec Journal.
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manding officers of the Maine sth. Capt John
E. Bryant, who for some time past has been do
ing duty as Provost Marshal at Beaufort, S. c.,
has returned and assumed command Several of
the officers who were wounded in the early part
of the campaign, have returned to duty, and
others are expected.
B-The Bddeford Journal says, that during
the thunder storm on Tuesday the lightning set
fire to the barn of Mr.. jameson at old Orchard,
burning the same with about seven tons of hay
and burning and scorchng yoke of oxen, one
of which died and it was found necessary to kill
the other We learn that four barns in the vi
cnity of South Berwick were also struck by
lightning, but have not received any particulars
FE-The editor of the Aroostook Pioneer, who
has been on a cruise northward, came to place
called Violette Brook, of which he says for miles
above and below, the inhabitants can neither
read, write nor speak the English language, and
what little intercourse there's between the vii
lage and surrounding country is usually carried
on by interpreters which are found among the
more apt of both French and Americans.
gThe Copperhead papers have already fore
Swallowed the chief arguments TO be used by
them in the campaign, to assure the dropping
hopes of their friends, first. their candidate will
have been nominated in Chicago. and all presi-
Dental candidates there nominated have been
elected and, second, Mr.. Lincoln was nominal
ted at Baltimore, and several candidates there
nominated have been defeated
gReferring to recent speech of Gen. Nc
Clellan in response to serenade, the World
says "the cheers were deafening." The cheers
must have been more effective than ever the reb-
el cannon was upon young Napoleon" for if
reports are no be credited. he seldom got near
enough to them to have his hearing affected in
the slightest degree,
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Editorial Convention.

The Editors and Publishers Of the State of Maine
respectfully invited TO meet in Convention at
Neso City Hail. in Portland, on Wednesday aud
Thursday August l0th and 18th, forpurposes of
sultation and the organization of State Associa-
ton of Editors and Pub ishers.
The Convention will assemble in the Senate Cham
Der in the New City Building, on Wednesday, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ. Ample arrangements will be made
Tor fully carrying out the business and objects of the
Convention and for the entertainment and CON ort
of the members from abroad.
Committee Of drrdagemeHts-Joseph B. Hall, of
the Courier; Z. H. Elwell, Of the Transcript; Brown
Thurston; N. A. Foster, of the Press; NJ N. Rich,
of the Price Current; Chas. A. Lord of the Chris
tian Mirror; John NJ. Adams. of the Argus; Chas
p. Ilsley of the Advertiser; James S. Staples: Rev
W. II. Smaller, of lions Advocate; Cyrus S. King;
Charles A stackpole +. G Rich. of the Temper.
snce Journal; b. +. Thorndike; Geo. o. Gosse. of
the Argus; Z. z. Weston ofthe Northern Monthly
Dr. B. Colby OF the Press; l. N. Felch Of the Cou-
rier; r. W. Lineels, of the Press; c. W. Pickard,
of the Transcript.
Portland Julp s, 1864.
Papers throughout the State are requested to pub.
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Rev. James W. Hunnicutt.

This gentleman Is South Carolinian by
birth, was educated in Virginia, and settled
in Fredericksburg, where he was engaged, be-
fore the war, in publishing religious paper,
earnestly devoted to the Union cause. The
fortunes of war have borne heavily upon
him. His press and types were burned, and
he was obliged to become refugee or to give
in his adhesion to the rebel cause; species
of apostacy to which he could never consent,
and which was more abhorrent TO his heart
than death itself.
For sometime past Mr.. Hunnicutt has been
in our State,-his family scattered, his home
desolate, his property destroyed, and he is
now laboring to earn an honest subsistence by
devoting his time and talents to the strength
ening Of the loyal cause. He has lectured In
hundreds of places in this, and other free
states, giving history OF the war, and show
ing the way in which it was brought on in the
South, the schemes and purposes of the rebel
leaders, the effect OF the rebellion upon the
Southern country, the necessity OF union
among the loyal people Of tie North, and
that the best good of the revolted states can
be secured only by subduing the rebellion and
forcing the disloy al element. now in arms there,
to submit Internationally to the authority of
the Constitution and the Laws.
Mr.. Hunnicutt takes a correct view of the
accursed institution Of negro slavery, which is
at the bottom of all our difficulties, and lie
faithful in dealing with this fruitful source of
evil and of crime. He is doing an immense
amount Of good, and We wish he could have
opportunity to lecture In every town and
school district in the State. We would sng-
gest to the friends of the country in all the
towns and villages In this region, to invite him
to visit them. He will do them good and
strengthen their hearts, and they in turn can
do him good by seeing that he goes not away
empty handed. His lectures are free, and he
trusts entirely to the free will offerings OF
those to whom he lectures fol compensation.
He Is gentleman OF character, endorsed
by gentlemen OF the best national reputation,
is well educated, and withal is ready, inter
esting and instructive speaker, who can scarce
ly fail to edify and satisfy an audience. He
proposes to visit some of the towns easiest OF
access In this county, also in Oxford, and we
commend him to the kind regards OF all low
ers of the Union, who have read of the war,
but who really know but little of its terrible
forms; little compared with those noble south
ern men who have suffered in property and
person Tor their devotion to the Union and
the glorious old flag.
The Portland daily press., 1864-08-08

MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. This So
ciety held its annual meeting in Brunswick
on Thursday forenoon, and after the transac-
ton of business OF Importance to the Socie-
ty, elected the followingi named gentlemen
officers for the ensuing year.
Hon. Z. Z. Bourne, Kennebunk, President
Ri. Rev. George Burgess, Gardiner, Vice
President
Hon. j. w. Bradbury, Augusta, Cor. Sec'y,
Rev. Z. Ballard, Brunswick, Rec. Sec.
Rev. A. S. Packard, ID. D., Librarian.
A. C. Robbins, Esq, Treasurer.
Hon. William Willis of this city declined
reelection as President, on account of his
long service and the infrmaties Of age. The
Society is represented In very prosperous
condition.
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Lectures on the Causes and the Effects of
the Rebellion.

Rev. JAMES w. HUNNIcUrT, Union refu-
gee from Virginia, will lecture as follows, on
the causes and the effects of the Rebellion,
during the ensuing week:
Gorham, Wednesday evening, Aug. 10th.
Woodford's Corner, Thursday evening, Aug
1lth
Great Falls (Gorham,l Friday evening, Aug
18th
Standish, Saturday evening, Aug. 18th.
Saccarappa, Sunday evening, Aug. 14th.
The loyal lovers of the country in the above
named places, are requested to make proper
arrangements for the meetings, so as to Sc
cure good attention. Mr. Hunnicutt is an ed
ucated Southerner, who has suffered for his
devotion to the Union, and who is an earnest,
energetic and impressive speaker. His lee
lures do immense good for the loyal cause.
Lectures free. A collection will be taken up
for the benefit of the lecturer.
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ship Royal Family. at Philadelphia from Liverpool
reports mo datel lat Co Ion g. ell in with ship Joel
Hall, with one of her mass gone. and sa Is blown
away. She steering West under iorsail, main
sail, and foretopsai The above was received from
Boston on Saturday, with a request TO publish
Bargue Sebra Croker. before wrecked the
coast Of Florida, went ashore at 3 NJ. on the 9th
ult on Loo Key. moderate breeze was BLOWN K
at the time and there strong current, but the
captain could not ascertain its direction aud
abe TO make any allowance for it Several casks of
molasses were saved and taken 10 Key West. The
hull and remainder of the cargo were sold, they
lay. for $500.
Sch Columbia before reported lost on Salisbury
beach, was owned by Wilson & Norton, OF Rockland
and valued at $1,000. No insurance.
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Notice..

The citizens of North Yarmouth who are uncon.
ditionay loyal to the Government aud are in favor
OF suppressing the rebellion BY vigorous prosecu
ton Of the war, are requested TO meet in at
tho Town House, on SATURDAY. Aug 18th, at 8 DEL K
z. NJ 10 select Delegates TO attend the County Con-
yention to be held in Portland, on Thursday Aug
18th, lS54, at ten O'Clock Ia the for the pur.
pose OF nomin ,ting candidates for four Senators
and other County Officers
Per Order Town Com.
No. Yarmouth. Aug. 8, 1S64.-dtd
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DIED.

In this city, Aug 6, suddenly, Mr. Levi Bolton.
aged 66 years.
Funeral this tMondayl afternoon at O'Clock.
at the residence of his son-in-law, Grant, No l49
Congress street.
In this city, Aug :, of Inflammation of the brain,
Fred Eugene, only son of William ID and Emily
Woodford. aged years months.
In Readield. June 9, Freddie L. son Of the late
Isaac Bowles. of Winthrop, aged Is years.
In Calais. July l. Edward Smith, aged is yrs 10th
Mr. Frank Morse, aged 40 years.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Letters Remaining Unclaimed
the Post Office at Portland, State of Maine. sth
l. day OF August, 1854.

N the Post Office at Portland, State of Maine. sth
L day ofAugust, 1854.
s"Io obtain any of these letters. the ar plicant
must call for advertised letters, give tbs date of
this list, and pay one cent for advertising
IL not called for within one month they will
De sent 70 the Do ad Letter Office
re Deilvery of letters by carriers, at the resi-
folio wing Rules: " VO'is NV
Direct letters plainly to the street and mum
Der. as Wen as the Post OH o and state.
~ Head letters with the writer u rosf ogc. ana
81 s.9ss, sfees anu number. sign them plainly with
fuii nsme aud request that answers be directed 40
cordingly. " NsS" -
~ Letters 10 strangers transient yisitsrs I'm a
town or city, whose special address NAV he nm
corner. with the word TRANSIENT -~
Place the postage stamp on the Eprer yiohf
ANA corner. and feace space between the siamp md
the writing VIZ
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Notice.

The citizens of Pownal who are Internationally
loyal to the Government. and the supremacy OF its
laws, are requested TO meet at the Town House on
Saturday the thirteenth inst. at clock P. NJ for
the purp lse of selecting Delegates TO attend the
County Convention holden at fortlandt o 18th day
of August inst. Per order
Pownal, Aug. 6. 1861. augSdtd
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From the Army of the Potomac.

New YORK, Aug. 6.
The Worlds Army of the Potomac dispatch
of the 9Th, says the I'd division of our cavalry,
under Gen. Gregg, attacked the rebel cavalry
on the Jerusalem road, below Petersburg, and
drove them, in1icting severe lass. Our loss
was about seventy five.
This afternoon Lieut.. Fox, of the Cd U. s.
colored regiment, deliberately murdered ne
gro soldier, and is under arrest.
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Boston Stock List.
MARRIED..

In waterville, July le J L Towne and Miss Laura
Marshall.
In China. July IL. silas Crummett, and Abbie
worthing, of Palermo
In Jonesport. July 10. Frederic Bishop and Miss
Margaret Plummer both Of Addison.
In Columbia, July Is, William w Young and Miss
Sillina French
Drinkwafer.
In skowhegan. July 81, Tilson II Dinsmore and
Miss Mary Whitney.
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No. Yarmouth. Aug. 8.
WindllaIIl.

FVyHE Union Citizens of windham, will meet al
Il the Town House in said town, on Saturday, Au.
gust 18Th at O'Clock in the afternoon, TO select
dc egate 10 the County Convention held at Port
land on the 18th inst.
Per Order of the Town Committee.
windham, Aug 2. 1864 -d&wtd
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Prompt Collection of Riu,s.

Merchants Physicians, Mechanics and all others
wishing prompt collection of their bills, will receive
prompt and personal attention. and speedy returns
frem JACOB FROST,
Junction Middle and Free SITS up stairs.
V-Post Office address, Box 1875, Portland, p. o.
References-T. c. Berscy, 8. W. Woodman, A. T.
Dole.
iv2ldaws
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ST. JOHNS, N. F., Aug. 6.
The steamship Caledonia, from Glasgow,
was hailed on Sunday by Federal cruiser
The latter run her guns out, taking the Gale
donia for the Florida.
We are cut off from Nova Scotia nearly all
the time, the telegraph liue being in very bad
condition. A party is now out repairing it.
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NOticp.

The citizens of Cumberland u conditionaly loyal
TO the Government, supremacy of its laws, are re-
Quesied to meet al the Town House in Cumberland,
Saturday Aug. 18th. 1854. at six o'clock to choose
Delegates to attend the County Convention 10 be
holden at Portland Aug. 18th. 1854.
Per Order Town Committee.
Cumberland, Aug s, ls64.-dtd
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ONE half the three story brick Block, situated ON
~ Congress ST., near the head of Park St. ono of
the most desirable locations in the city For par.
ticnlars enquire Of Mr.. 5. G. Chase or C c. Tolman
1t \, A. Howard's under Lancaster Hall
arg S-dlm.
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Portland Photographic Gallery,
50 MIDDLE ST, PORTLAND, Me-,
A. s. DAVIS, Proprietor,
Portland, May H. 1864. mayI2d6m
"a Slight Cold.r Coughs.

Few are aware OF the importance OF checking a
Cough or SLIGHT COLD" in its first Stage; that
which in the beginning would yield to a mild RENE
dy, if neglected, attacks the lungs .'Brotras
Bronchial Troches" give sure and almost imme-
hare hen as they can be carried in the pocket aud
taken as occasion requires. aug2 d&wlm