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The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03
XXXvIII OoNGREss--First Session.
WASHINGTON, June 9.

WASHINGTON, June 2.
SENATE.
The bill for the relief Of machinery con-
tractors was discussed during the morning
hour.
The tax bill was then considered. and
amendments were adopted taxing all tobacco
from which the stem has been taken, includ-
ing fine cut 35 cents per pound smoking to-
bacco, with stem in, % cents; cut smoking
tobacco made OF stem, 10 cents
An amendment was adopted taxing common
carriers, including express companies, IL
instead Of per cent.
On motion of Mr.. Harris, an amendment 10
the l02d section was adopted, taxing the gross
receipts of railroads, canals, steamboats,, ships,
barges, canal boats, ferry boats or other yes
sells, stage coaches or other vehicles two and
half per cent vessels exclusively engaged
in carrying persons or property, or both, from
the United States to any foreign port are ex-
cepted.
The tax on express companies was reduced
from three to two and a half per cent
An amendment was adopted, on motion OF
Mr.. Collamer, levying an additional tax of
i two per cent on the income OF persons abroad
| who are citizens of the United States.
The amendment of Mr.. Colamer, 10 exempt
on deposit, was discussed at some length and
postponed.
The Senate here took recess.
EVENING SESSION.
The bill to authorize the Secretary OF the
Treasury to stipulate for the release from at
tachment or other process of property elaine
by the United States, was passed.
The bill in relation to the Professors OF
West Point Academy was passed. 1t simply
relieves them from the liability to military Oh :
ders.
Tho ;o;pt rasolut;o, tandarin,, A. 81, ...,-. -,
Congress to Lieut.. Col Bailey, Acting Engi-
neer OF the 10th corps, was passed after the
adoption Of the amendment of Mr.. Grimes
striking out the clause authorizing a gold
medal to de struck off,
The consideration of the internal revenue
bill was resumed.
Mr.. Sumner moved to decrease the tax on
the gross amount of auction sales from one
fourth to one tenth Of one pc, cent
The reading of the bill as in committee O
the whole was completed.
HOUSE.
The House went into a committee Of ths
whole on the tariff bill.
Mr. Morrill, explained the bill, stating thai
charges made in the tariff were necessary tc
sustain the demands OF the treasury.
Mr.. Cox opposed the bill.
Mr.. Blaine, of Me-, and Dawes, of Mass.
defended New England from the attack mad,
IN Mr.. Cox's speech.
MI. Grinnell, Of Iowa, favored the bill.
Ihe House here took recess until o'elocl
EVENING SESSION.
The House passed the Senate bill to com
pensate the petty officers and seamen of tn
gunboat Dekalb, which Yves destroyed, TO
loss Of clothing.
Various Senate bills were taken from tn
Speakers table and referred to appropriate
committees.
The House passed the Senate bill authoriz
lag an honorable discharge to fremen an,
coal beavers in the naval service, the same a
granted to seamen.-Adjourned.
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From Florida aud South Caroffnd-Reported
Cnufure M ID

From Florida and South Caroline reported
Capture OF Rome, Ga.
NEW YORK, June 2.
1t was reported at Hilton Head on the 10th,
that the steamer Columbine was captured on
the st. John River by the rebels, with her
crew and some ninety colored soldiers. TWEEN
ty men of the 18th Connecticuts pickets were
captured near Jacksonville on the 25th.
Salutes were fred from the fleet and batter
les in Charleston Harbor and at Hilton Head
on the receipt OF the news from Gen. Grant.
There has been no further movement in
Charleston Harbor. Fort Sumter was mate
rally damaged in the late attack. A large
portion of the parapet was demolished.
Gen. jeff G. Davis division surprised and
captured Rome, with all its machine shops, la
boratories, arsenals, &c, on the evening OF the
10th. The rebels tried TO destroy the machine
shops, but failed. This is the heaviest blow
the Confederaey has yet received. The rail-
roads are all in good condition.
Maj. Gen. Foster has assumed command OF
the district Of Hilton Head, etc.
A convention of loyalists at jacksonville,
Fla, had elected delegates to the Baltimore
Convention.
An expedition up the Ashepoo River, Fla,
by Gen. Birney, had been unsuccessful, owing
TO disobedience Of orders by pilot. The
steamer Boston got aground, and was riddled
by rebel battery. Several men were killed
aud drowned, and the boat was burned TO
prevent its falling into the hands of the rebels.
Some ninety horses, many belonging TO the
4th Mass. cavalry, were lost. The Boston for
merly ran between Bangor and Boston. The
troops on board were safely transferred, and
the expedition returned.
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Maine Central Railroad COMPANY

TREAsuRKR's OEFIcR,
Waterville. May 24th, 1864
v1ERSONS holding Stock in the old Androseoz-
Il gin and kennsbec or PenObscot and Kennsbtc
keilroad Company, Stock Bonds, Hotc dne in
And. and Ken Railroad COMPANY will please have
the same converted into Sfock of the Maine Cent Al
Railroad Company (orthsrifh, persons holding
stock In the former Companies will not be permit
ted TO ride free or 10 rofe at the annual meefin
kememeer and sign ansfer on the back Of old Ger
uhcates. and SEND twenty-five cents for Reyer ne
stamps ON each Certificate wanted
BY order of the Directors.
mayZ6dSw J. NYE. Treasurer.
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Yours,

CENTRAL CHURCH PARIsH.-At the an
nual meeting of Central Church Parish, held
Wednesday evening June LIST, it was found
from the Treasurer's report that the plan of
annually renting the pews at auction has
proved perfect success; having paid the en-
tire current expenses for the year, and leav-
ing balance in the hands Of the Treasurer,
after having paid seven hundred $1,000 Of
the floating debt. After the choice OF officers
unanimous vote Of thanks was passed to
the pastor, Rev. Henry ID. Moore, for his I'M
firing labors for the welfare Of the people of
his charge. The meeting then adjourned I'M
der the most favorable auspices (leaying less
than twenty dollars 10000 uneolectabe funds
of the parish from the letting of pews last
year to Monday evening next at the church
for the reletting of pews Tor the coming year.
Who can shew a better parish record.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03
PORTLAND AND VICINITY.
The Ladies Christian Commission.


The world knows but little of the labors
and sacrifices which the warm-hearted women
OF our city and land freely contribute towards
the comfort and relief of our soldiers.
There are hundreds of the women of this
city, who patiently toll in planning and work
ing for the soldiers good, and the organiza-
ton above mentioned is doing noble work
in the preparation of hospital stores, of which
they have forwarded large amount; more
can be accomplished with enhanced means
which are needed.
They have made arrangements for "Straw
berry Festival" on the Fourth of July, hoping
to realize a handsome sum for their treasury;
in the mean time any donations however large
will be gratefully received.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03

THE 1sr MAINE ARTILLERY.-Hon. John
ii. Rice, in letter from Washington, speaks
10 the warmest terms of the bravery and
steadiness of this regiment, in the late en-
gagement. He says:
Colonel Chaplin inspired all by his GOODNESS
and gallant bearing. His voice was constant
ly heard above the din of the death concert,
calling TO his men; Steady steady men
Fire lowp"
Captain Hersey has just arrived here with
an ugly wound in his left ankle. The sur
geons at Fredericksburg told him that he
must submit to an amputation, but he object
ed, and it is now quite confidently thought
that it may not be necessary. He is cheerful
and well cared for at the house OF your late
townsman, j. A. Cushing Esq. His only re-
greet seems to be that he 10 thus early forced
to leave the command OF his company
Bangor Times.
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Stock Market.
Religious and Ecclesiastical Items

Convention of the State Of Maine, will be held
at Bangor on Tuesday, 2ist inst
The Oxford Association {Universalist) will
hold two days. Conference at North Fryeburg,
on the sth and 9th inst.
Rev. F. D. Blake has accepted call from the
Baptist church in Gardiner, commencing his
labors with the first Sabbath in July.
Rev. A. c. Godfrey, of the East Maine Con-
ference, has accepted the chaplaincy of the 10th
Maine Regiment.
The Damariseotta Quaterly Conference (Bap-
tis will hold its next session at Cooper's Mills,
whitefeld, on Tuesday, 7th inst.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03

NEW YORK. June 3.
Cotton-easisr; sales 200 bales at OF for middlins
uplands.
Flonr-receipts - bbls; sales $50 bbls; State
and Western closed 5Gl0c higher; Super State 72l
A7 20; Extra 60G7 10; choice 40 55i17 90; Round
Hoop Ohio do 00as 80; choice 00as co; Super.
fine Western 25a7 So: Extra do 55a7 u; South.
ern firncr sales 1900 bbs; Mixed to good 9JlI o.
Fancy and extra so9ll 90; Canada 10 higher; sses
500 bbls; common Extra 7 1857 55 extra good
to choice 7 60ds IS.
Wheat-1c higher; sales % 900 bushels; Chicago
Spring coal 81; Milwaukee club 6ldl 81 Amber
MlIwaukee 6sgl II; Winter Red Western 52a
~ Amber Michigan 7991 s2t
Corn-lG2e higher; sales as 90 bush; new mixed
Western and yellow 62d1 10
Oats-frmer; Gales Canada at soc.
Beef-very firm; Gales 500 bbs.
Pork-saes l 800 bbis: new mess 50 o0dd 90 rs;
old do rs 80; new do 81 50d 30 So: prime "A 5Oal
70 90 for old and new; prime mess 81 so.
Lard-quict: sales Geo bbls at 14dl5.
Butter-quiet; Ohio 2sd40
Whiskey-saIes 2l0o bbls at S0al 81.
Sugar-dull.
Cofee-heayy.
Naval Stores-Quiet.
Petroleum-very firm.
Freights to Liverpool-quiet
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Slightly 0bfuscated.

We are informed that one Of the York Coun-
ty delegates to the Democratic Convention,
went into the International and took a tooth
pick from the Office counter and tried, by
rubbing it on the wall. 10 strike fire to light
his pipe. In the evening he took the cars, as
he supposed, of the York & Cumberland
train for home, but was found about mid
night by the watchman, fast asleep in an
empty sleigh in the depot. . When he went
away he LETT piece Of calico, and small bag
Of split peas which he can probably recover
by calling at the depot.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03
BY TELEGRAPH
Portland Daily Press.
OFFICIAL NEWS DISPATCH.
/ StOrning of the Rebel Works at
Cold HarbOr.
Capture of the Enemy's First Line
of Defences.
Desperate Assault of the Rebels to
Recover their Lost Works,
THEY ARE REPULSED WITH GREAT
LOSS.
HUNDREDS OF PRISONERS
CAPTURED
Desperate Assault Of the Rebels to
Recover their Lost Works,
HUNDREDS OF PRISONERS
CAPTURED
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON. June % 3OP M

WASHINGTON, June 2-930 p. NJ.
To Mqj. Gen. Dir:-A dispatch from Gen.
Grant, dated this morning, June I'd, at Beth
saba Church, o'clock A. NJ, has just been
received. 1t states that yesterday afternoon
an attack was ordered to be made on our left
at Cold Harbor by the 9th corps, and the
troops under Smith, Warren, Burnside and
Hancock being held in readiness to advance
to their respective fronts. The attack was
made with spirit about, five ~ NJ, and contin-
uing until after dark, rsedlting in our carry
ing the enemy's works on, The right of the 9th
corps, where we still hold them, and also the
first line in front Of Smith. The latter, how
ever, were commanded by another line in the
rear, which made those carried untenabe-
The enemy made repeated assaults on each of
the corps not engaged in the main assault, but
were repulsed with loss in every instance
Several hundred prisoners were taken, but
cannot say what number, nor estimate either
our or the enemy's casualties. During the
night the enemy made several assaults to re-
gain what they had lost, but failed.
No dispatches from any other quarter have
reached the Department to day.
(Signed) EDWIN nj. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03

WASHINGTON, June 2.
Alfred Denney, Of Ohio, has been appointed
Indian Agent for Upper Missouri This is
the first appointment under the law to organ
lze the territorial government OF Montana.
Medical inspector Hamin says the stats
tics of the hospitals of this department show
remarkable results. The rates of mortality
are less than four per cent, while the splendid
hospitals of London exhibit mortality of
more than nine per cent, and those OF Paris
more than ten per cent. In the hospitals of
Boshrus during the Crimean war, the death
rate was twenty per cent, and in those In the
Crimea the rate was over fourteen per cent.
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Notice.

VNE the undersigned, named in the act incorpo-
w rating the "interna'ional Hotel Company" OF
Portland. approved Goth March, 1857, hereby give
notice that the first meeting of the oorporators will
be held Tuesday, the eth of June A. D.. 1s64 al
three oc ock in the afternoon, at the Rooms of the
Board of Trade, to determine whether not said
corporation III accept the charter of said Company
and to transact such other business may properly
and lawfully come before the meeting.
j. II. BRowS.
THoMAsANoRY DEBLoIs,
FRANKLIN c. MOODY,
=. j. SMITH
j, NJ. WooD.
parfian6 Nav A0fh-f
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03

A PRIEST MIssING.-The Rev. Mr.. Le-
Blanc, priest Of ST. Anne, had been missing
for thirteen days when public notice OF his
disappearance was sent to the French papers.
1t was feared he had been the victim Of foul
play, as he had left his parish to deposit in
Montreal large sum of money, supposed to
be between 81 200 and 81 500. He travelled
on steamboat, and was known toll have land
ed safely in Montreal; since then nothing has
been heard from him. All anxious search for
him has, however, ceased, for he has been
heard of from the States, and seems to have
taken definite leave Of Canada without Civ
ing notice or bidding farewell to his parishion-
ers.-ll Montreal Witness.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03
Notice.

TINE proprietors of Portland Long Wharf are
l. hereby notified, that the annual meeting of said
proprieors will be held at the Counting Room of ID.
4. Chase, head of Long Wharf. on Monday, the 9th
day of June next Mt o'clock p NJ, for the follow
ing purposes, viz:
lst-To choose Moderator.
2nd-To choose Clerk, Treasurer and Whar fen ger.
3d-ro choose a standing Wharf Committee and
such other committees as may be Necessary to man
age the affairs of the wharf; also TO transact any
other business that may come be fore them at said
meeting. ELIPHALEr WEBSTER. Clerk
of Proprietors of Portland Long Wharf
May S0.--dtd
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03

HEALING INsTTTUTE.-We would call at
tention Of those who are in need of medical
aid, and especially those who are afflicted
with chronic diseases that have not yielded 10
other treatment, TO the advertisement of
DIR. Packer, in another column. DIR. P. has
had long experience in his profession, and
with the use Of innocuous remedies, mainly,
has had marked success. Mrs. Packer, his
wife, who is associated with him in the prac
tice, attends especially to Diseases peculiar to
females, and may be consulted with perfect
confidence
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03

New BooKs.-"First Principles of new
system of Philosophy" by Herbert Spencer,
from the Press of d. Appleton q Co., New
York, has been received by Hall L. Davis.
A sketch OF the Theory and Cure of Phthisic
(Tuberculous Consumption by DIR. Carl Both
published by A. Williams & Co., Boston, has
been received by A. Robinson.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03

The l7TH U. S. INFASTsY.-A gentleman
OF this city calls our attention TO the fact that
no list Of the killed and wounded of the 18th
US. regulars has yet been made public
Many of the brave boys of that regiment
were enlisted in this city, and have anxious
friends here waiting in suspense. We shall
cheerfully give place TO such list of casual
tics il we can be furnished with it.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03
Narar Battle in James Rirer.

BERMUDA, June |.
At 8 A. NJ. to-day a rebel iron-clad came
down james river and attacked our monitors.
The engagement continued upward OF two
hours with heavy cannonading. The rebel
iron-clad was driven up the James river
Further results were not known here.
The steamer John A. Warren left this morn
ing Cannonading continued until that time
but 1t was supposed to be mostly inland.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03

Col. CoNNoR.-A letter was received in
this city yesterday from Col. Conner of the
Sth Maine regiment. He was at the Douglas
Hospital, Washington, doing we'll. He was
struck by a mimic bali in the left thigh, the
ball passing clear through, shattering the bone.
The end of the shattered bone had been saw
ed off, and the Colorel was recovering. After
his arrival at the hospital he received unre-
hitting attentions from Mrs. Sampson, Mrs.
Mayo and Mrs. Fogg, who are engaged as
nurses ia that establishment.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03
From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, June 1.
The wounded officers and soldiers in the
Chesapeake and Hampton hospitals are doing
extremely well. All the severest cases are in
these hospitals. as the slightly wounded have
been removed further North.
Lieut.. Hunt, commanding Co. J. Towards
battery, 4th U. S. Artillery, was drowned in
the York river, on the night of the 30th, by
falling overheard from the steamer which was
conveying the battery to White House.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03
Impor,an. order By Gen. Butler.

FORTRESS MONROE, June l.
An order has been issued by Gen. Butler
requiring that all rebel prisoners captured by
Gen. Wilde in the recent engagements in the
James river, and forwarded by him TO Point
Lookout, shall be Immediately returned to
Gen. Wilde's headquarters, but for what pur-
pose is not known. Information has been re-
ceived that colored troops captured from Geu.
Wilde's command have been shot by the rebels.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03
Maine Sabbath School Depository
TINE largest and best selected Stock of BOOKS
Il for SABBATH SCHOOL LIBRARIES may be
found at
No, Exchange Street. Portland.

New books are received every week from the Sun
day School Societies and Publishing Houses IN Phil
ade'phia. New York and Boston. So varied an as
sortment. comprising books adapted to the capacity
one store in New England.
schools in the country. by sending catalogue of
the books in the Library, receive n lot for ex-
animation. and return al my expense tuch as are
not approved Question Books for Sabbath Schools
al eady on hand. Discounts for Library Books al
lowed, a In Boston. Also Miscellaneous. Theologi
cal and School Books, Letter. Sc and Note Pa
per of all Sizes with Envelopes TO match. Photo
graph Albums, Portfolios. Portmonnaies, &C., &C,
all OF whichwill be sold at the lowest cash prices
Orders solicited. III. PACkABD.
June lst, 1864 diff
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03

BAKER's CAvALRY.--A letter from an Off
Ger in this cavalry, states that both battalions
are dismounted and the men are employed as
infantry in the intrenchments in front OF Gen.
Buffers forces. The sharp-shooters of the
the rebels annoy them considerably when they
venture beyond the works.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03

THE TEN FORTY LOAN is becoming quite
as fayorite an Investments the Five TWEEN
ties, judging from the rapidity with which it
is being absorbed in every section oithe coun-
try. Such readiness on the part Of the people
TO invest their money in Government Bonds,
in times like the present, is not only a practi-
cal evidence of their confidence in, but also
of their determination TO accomplish our Ma
tional stability. No better investment is now
In the market.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03

DANcISG-By reference to the advertise
ment it will be seen that another class of
children for dancing will be formed at No. l75
Middle street next Saturday afternoon, and
a class for young ladies in gymnastics in the
evening. The lady who teaches has met with
great success in her former classes.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03
Administrarix's Sale,

DURSUANf to q license from the Hon. John A
IL Waterman. judge of Probate tor the county Of
Cumberland, the admiustratrix OF the estate of the
the late Edward b. Jack of westbrook. in said
county will sell at public sale the prem
ises, on Thursday the 9th day OF June A. ID. 1884
O'Clock r. NJ, all the interest Of which the said f.
b. Jack died seized in the following described real
estate. The homestead of the decease situated in
said Wesbrook upon the northesly side of the road
leading from behring's Bridge to Saeearapa, con-
sisting of house. barn and about acres land.
Terms cash. SARAH y. JACK, Administrative.
westbrook, May Z. 1854. mayseodlm
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03

HORSE RAILRoAD.-The Portland &
now building their own cars, and have some
half dozen nearly ready to put upon their
The cars that run the length OF the city are
to be painted straw color; those that run TO
Munjoy, red; and those that run to Evergreen
Cemetery, green. Thus person can distin-
guish by the color of the ear whether it is the
one he wishes TO take.
The track to Evergreen Cemetery is ex-
pected to be ready in few days
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03
Gen. Sheridan's SuccsssJ,I Attack upon Gen
Fits Hugh Lee.


WASHINGTON, June 2-12.15P Pm.
To Major Gen. Dir A dispatch from Gen.
Grants headquarters dated yesterday, June
LIST, at 10 A. M, has been received BY this
Department. 1t states that at about 5 p. M.
yesterday Gen. Sheridan, perceiving a force
of rebel cavalry at Cold Harbor, which proved
to be Fitz Hugh Lees division, attacked him,
and after hard fight routed them, together
with Clingman's brigade of infantry, which
came to Lees support. Gen. Sheridan re-
manned in possession of the place. He re-
ported at dark that he had considerable
number OF prisoners, and that there were
many rebel dead on the field. He was ordered
to hold the position, and at 10 p. NJ. the 9th
corps was sent out to occupy ii.
We have not yet heard from Gems. Wright
or Sheridan this morning, and do not know
whether the former got his troops to their
destination. Gen. Smith must be close upon
Wright's column. This morning the enemy
are also moving heavy column in the came
direction The order has just gone out TO
Gen. Warren to fall upon their flank
Wilson had fight last night near Hanover
Court House with Young's brigade OF caval-
ry. He routed Young, killing and capturing
many. There has been great deal Of artil-
ery firing In that direction this morning.
Gen. Warren reported last night that in the
fight OF Monday afternoon, near Bettesdy's
Church, Col. Tyrrell, of the 18th Va, and
Col. Willeys, commanding Pegram's brigade,
were killed. Col. Christian, of the 49th Penn,
was wounded and captured, as also was the
Adjutant General of Pomeroy's brigade. Ten
other commissioned officers and seventy pri-
Yates were captured. Sixty rebels were buried
on the field In our centre.
Gen. Burnside reports bis advanced line as
being this morning within one and a half
miles of Mechaniesville.
No other military intelligence has been re-
ceived by this Department since yesterday.
tSignedl EDWIN M. STANTON.
Secretary Of War.
The Portland daily press., 1864-06-03

SIGNIFICANT. - The Richmond ENQUIRER
says: The city looks deserted, except in GER
tain spots-those particular spots, for instance,
where poor ~omen congregate for cork and
bread. The scarcity OF provisions forms the
leading topic.of conversation in this nest of
traitors.
The Augusta Constitutionalist is more
cheerful, there being great rejoicing over Lees
victories! and the Editor, hopeful and buoy
ant, exclaims, Provisions are declining !
From Mobile, Macon, Charleston, and other
places comes the welcome intelligence that
prices "are tumblingp Yes, prices tumbling |!
This hopeful Editor greatly rejoices that -four
has fallen down to "the reasonable figures of
$50 per barrel and bacon to 81 so per pound
These prices show the real worth of the rebel
currency, and furnish proof conclusive that
the rebel government has commenced a sys-
tenn ofrobbing OF the people under the spe-
cious pretence Of paying for what il siezes.
There Is not, at this time in any country on
earth, a more hateful and heartless despotism
than that Of the $50 called Confederate
States" Soon the cry will 60 up, "How
| long o Catiline, wilt thou abuse our pa
tience!"