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Boarding.

THE private board ng house No. II Free Street.
l. newly papered and painted Rooms furnished
and un furnished. with board.
Sept 2-dlw'
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Board.

QUITS of Rooms, with Board, can be obtained by
May 18th. nayl7dtf
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Horses, Carriages, & Harnesses,
at Auction.

D. SstuIaay, Sept. 10, at IL O'Clock A. M On
" Lime Stleet Horses, Carriages, ana Harnesses.
s 1n As va5ry aus Top Buggys. Concord Wagons,
sS linus, L1press wagon and Harnesses; some
80 "a. HENRY BAILEY CO.. Auet,rs
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BY TELEGRAPH
rOTHE
Portland Daily Press.
Proposed Consolidation of the Provinces,

CHARLoTTETowN, p. Z. L., Sept. Z.
The conference of delegates from the sew
eral Provinces, to consider the expedieucy of
uniting under one government and legislature
certain portion of the whole British North
America, has continued Its deliberations here
since the first of September.
The conference meets every morning at ten
O'Clock and adjourns at three p NJ The pro-
ceedings of the conference are kept entirely
secret, not a whisper OF what has been going
on from day TO day in the Parliament build.
ings, has reached the public ear; but from the
apparent cordiallity among the delegates and
the confidence with which they publicly as.
sert the great advantages OF confederation TO
al tie Provinces, it Is assumed, and sus-
pect correctly. that the original proposal of
union OF the maritime Provinces is likely 10
oe netgea IN the large scheme of a confeder-
alton OF all British North America.
It was rumored this morning that the Ca
madam gentlemen had their closing interview
win the delegates from the maritime Provin-
ces, yesterday, having made all the progress
IN the negotiations that could be made in an
unofficial manner. 1t was also stated that the
maritime delegates meet to-day finally to de-
termlne whether to go on with their original
plan or drop it and adopt the Canadian
scheme.
While writing | have this moment heard
IN this Island and have adjourned to the 14th
inst, to meet at Halifax. 4 am also assured
that the conference ceme unanimously to the
conclusion that the advantages from confeder-
alton, to all the colonies, would be very great
provided the terms OF alliance could be made
satisfactory. The maritime delegates, it is
said, are TO resumed consideration of the de-
tails Of the scheme at Halifax, and unless some
formidable obstacles arise, duly authorized
conference Of the several Provincial Govern
ments will shortly be held at Quebec to discuss
points OF varience and If possible mature for
NAL propositions for submission to the respec-
tive Pariments
His excellency Gov. Dundas has given fire.
quent entertainments and the several mem
0ers OF the Island Government have We'd In
their efforts to do honor to our guests, The
Canadian delegation have also received their
friends on board their steamer in hospitable
style.
The citizens of Charlottetown are to enter
tain all the members of the conference at a
grand ball tomorrow evening in the Colonial
Hall.
On Friday the delegates leave for Halifax
via Truro, thence TO st. John, Fredericton and
home.
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Change Of Base won't save Him.

Hon. John A. Peters, in his admirable
speech in the City Hall the other eyening,
made . remark Of suggestive character,
which brought down the house in most en-
phatie manner, Referring to Mcclellan and
his prospects. and the obstacles In the way Of
reaching the White House, Mr.. Peters said
"If he couldn't take Richmond making Wash
ington his base, you may safely swear he riil
neper take Washington making Richmond
Lis hrso
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Casco Street Seminary

sO0 NUHo01 OOIuIudIys
II'HE Fall Term of this Institution will commeee
= on tuesday Sept. 9th, and continue ten weeks
Tor further particulars inquire Of the Princirsi Al
zi' Cumberland street, after Sept. 1st.
Portland Aug. %, 1884 a..
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NEW YORK. Sept 7.
Cotton-hrmer; salet $50 bales at s5G1 81 for
middling uplsnds.
Flour-frmer; sales Is 900 bbls; State Q 60Gl0 As;
Round Hoop Ohio III 1913 Is; Western 3 60Gll 90;
SoutherD-sales 800 bbls Extra do Il l0dl4 20; Cam
ada frmer; sales 800 bbls; Extra 10 25Gl2 90.
Wbeat-duil sales Al 900 bush; Chicago Spring
222G2 q; Milwaukee club 2Sa2 "a; Winter Red
Western 31G2 Al.
Corn-lc higher; sales 1000 bqshals mixed Yves.
tern 60al g.
0ats-s,eady; sales Canada at s2o.
Beef-nctive.
Pork-hrmer; sales $50 bbls; new mess 80 5e9
1914.
Lsrd-nrm; sales 300 bbls at 23d24.c.
Butter-arm; State At 4aa,55p.
Whiskey-hsavy sales 20 bbls at Ieta1 50.
Susar-dall sales 80 bhds; Muscoyado 2lGG22c.
Petroleum-fr ner; sales 1000 bbls; crude 5od5lc.
freights to Lverpool-quiet.
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e Some time since W. W. Treadwel. a
banker at Adrian, Michigan, was detected in en-
bezzng the funds entrusted to his care, and
was convicted Of fraud and conhned in Jail, but
managed to escape while sentence was pending
about July land was not afterwards heard
from. 1t appears now, by a narrative in the
Adrian Expositor, that Treadwell was murdered
on the night of July 4th by young man named
John C0well, who escaped from jail with him.
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Grand Rally To-Nirht,

The Union men will be addressed at the
City Hall this evening by Hon. Daniel W.
Gooch, member Of Congress from the 9th dis
trict, Massachusetts,, and Hon. ]. T. Williams,
Of New York.
The Band and Glee Club will be in attend
anee to furnish music. The proscenium gall
lery will be reserved for ladies. Rally, Union
men! Rally for your country.
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fREDIcrIoss.-At the Democratic meeting
last evening Mr.. Sweat predicted that his
party would throw $1,000 votes at the next
election, and that in November Little Mac
would get ussjority,"
We plsce the Hon. gentleman's predictions
on record in order that he may have the priv
ilege Of comparing the result with his predic-
lions.
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BY TELEGRAPH
TO The
EvENIN6 PAPERS.

From the Soufhtrest-BaffIe near Murfrees-
6or0'-Refreat of the Rebels.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. s.
Milroy attacked 1900 rebel cavalry under
Williams, near Murfreesboro' on Saturday, the
lighting continuing all day. The rebels re-
treated Sunday, followed by Mlroy, who sub
sequenly Joined Rosseau near Franklin. Our
loss was ten killed aud wounded. Williams Is
said to have Joined Wheeler, who on Sunday
was twenty-iour miles south OF Columbia.
with Rosseau pursuing. The damage to the
railroad was slight, and no bridges were des-
troyed. In the charge upon the rebels at Duck
River, the rebels dismounted, and Rosseau
captured five hundred horses.
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Dutch Gap Canal a Success.

NEW YORK, Sept. I.
The Tribune's dispatch from Gen. Buffers
headquarters, dated the 5th, says the Dutch
Gap Canal is so far completed that its success
is beyond question. 1t will by no means open
the river to Richmond. The rebel gunboats
and Fort Drury are above it, but BY 1t We
flank Howlett's House battery, which Is almost
as formidable as DrurYs Bluff, and cuts of
six miles Of the river.
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n E M d IL!

DR HEALD has removed his Office from No. al
IL Congress St TO the opposite side Of the street.
corner OF Congress and Temple streets, ONCE forms
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Mating Tonight at Yarmouth,

The Union people OF Yarmouth win be ad-
dressed this Thursday evening, at O'Clock,
in the Congregational Meeting House, by
Dol. R. B. CARPENTER Of Kentucky, and
Hon. ]. II. DRuMMoND and Hon. GEO. +.
TALBOT OF this city.
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Dissolution OF Copartnership.

VNHE eop.rsnership heretofore existing betwee n
Il the undersigned, Ia, by mutual consent, hereby
dissolved.
All persons indebted to the concern will please
settle Immediately and all having demands against
said trim will please present them los settlement.
A. NJ, SMITH will continue she business at the old
stand, No. III Fore St, as heretoiore,
I. C. LEWIS,
A. N. SMITH.
Portland, Sept. ]. 1854. sep7d2w
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A GOOD School for Boys Topsham, Maine, rs
- mnes from Portland easy Of access beauti-
Iui ana healtoy locality For Circulars, SO, please
address the Principal, S-'S
Sept 1-daws a. m
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New BooKs.-Hall L. Davis has received
FROM Carleton & Co.. New York, "victoire,"
q Novcl-"Cenieola, and other Tales" aThe
Cruise OF the Alabama and Sumter"
II. Packard has received "Tit-Bit, or how
to prepare nice dish at moderate expense"
from Messrs. Crosby 4 Ainswoyth.
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ENTERTAINMENTS
GRAND PICNIC
. XCUR SION +!
SACO RIVER GROVE.

'oE annual Picnic OF the Pdinters' association
- VIII take place THURSDAY, Sept. sth
Chambers FUN Brass Band
mas been engaged for the occasion The Commit
,ee VIII iurnsh, free Of pense large door In the
Ina ior Dancing; also, Foot Balls Swings and
Tickets from Portland 90 cts; saccarappa an cts
So.nam % cts; to be had at Dana's A DO thecary
store, faine's Music Store A Dunyop's Crossman
70. :, ana OF the Committee OF Arrangement
eaock ne assoc alton will leave their Hail. ITO.
, eosLaI ST. for the Dept at u o'socK escorted b,
~. s nahu Refreshments for sale Oh the grounds =
Other trades and the public are respectiulv invited
.at.eno. should the weather be stormy the ex-
suIslon VIII be posi- ned to the first fair day
,co"Mutee 9F Arrdn gemeRts-John e. Rat oman
, N, r. Naylor, John uuntrtss, b. +. BroHn'k
y nsa mer, hiehsrd ID Page, ii: s. Burgess, Geo.
Ii owen, Chas ii Bail. Ed ward s. Waite
're es ana =. Brown. d. II. Chandler Prompter.
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The Pirate FIorlda,

WARRINGTON, Sept. 7.
A letter from Tenerife states that the pirate
Florida arrived there on the 18th ult., coaled
and provisioned, and sailed on the l4th, going
south. She received courtesies while there.
The pirates expressed regret that they did not
save the Electric Spark and cago, and run
them through the blockade.
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r. M.PArrEN. AucTIoNEER. u E.oh.pss 81,
Real Estate ON 81. Lawrence 81.
Al Amesfnn

ON Tuesday, Sept. 18th. at past IL O'Clock. ON
~ sthe premises No. 0 st. Lawrence ST. near The
Portland Company's Works, will DO sold q lot or
land With th- buildings thereon. The buildings con-
sist Of tso stored dwelling and store the front
and In the rear l. two storied wooden dwell ing.
me lot has front If 90 feet by 100 10 pth
=. rms property must be sold without reserve Terms
.n,. at purchaser. For particulars call the auc-
"'nee1. sept5dtd
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Union Meeting in Standish.

We are requested to announce that the
Union-loving citizens of Standlsh and vicinity
will be addressed on Saturday, at p. NJ, by
NATHAN WEBB, ESQ.,, and J. T. GILMAN, of
this city, in the Unitarian Meeting House in
that town.
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fnIE ExTESDED.-lt will be seen by an
advertisement in another column that the time
OF receiving Proposals for erecting the Gus
tom House in Portland has been extended to
Oct. lst. 1854.
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tNRoM the subscriber in Gorham, Bay Colt one
- year old last May, with black name and tail and
back legs Whoever will return him or give in or
nation where he can be found mail be suitably re.
"aIuea. MOSES F0GG, Gorham, Me-
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Notice.

DRoP0SALS will be received at the Mayors Of
Il fee until Monday. Sept l2, ct - O'Clock poon
for building Brick Stab in the rear Of the Engine
House on Bracket st, Plans and specifca ions can
be seen ~ the Mayors oifee. The committe reserve
the right - refuse al proposals II not considered
Tor the interest OF the city,
JACOB MCCLELLAN.
Chairman Com. on Public Buildings
Sept 7, lS64 did
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CITY OF PORTLAND.

IN fAe Year One TRoasaad Eight Hsadred and
Sirfy-FoRr.
An Ordinance TO prevent distractions upon Port
land and Forest Avenue Railroad.
BE % ordained By tAe Mayor, Alderusea, and Cora
MON Council Qf the CITY or Portland, an City Coan
cldssembied, as roliors;-
election l. Any eerson wilfnlly placing an OBJ
- struetion Il any Kind upon The rails Of the PORT
land and Forest Avenue Railroad in the streets OF
this City, shall be punished BY me mot exceeding
Twenty Dollars.
SRc2 ans ordinance shall take fect and be In
force frem and after its approval by the Mayor.
Approved, Sept. 9, 1854;
Copy Attest:
Sept 7Es2w J. II. HEATH. City Clerk.
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Municipal Oourt---Sept. 7.

John Nugin, for drunkenness and disturb
ance, paid fine of 80 and costs.
James Hannah, for drunkenness and dis
turbance, wouldn't pay the fine imposed of
So and costs, aud was therefore committed TO
iaiI
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08

Tue Morris Ministries, one OF the best
GouRes in the Union, viii give few enter
tainments at Deering hall, commencing on
Monday evening next at II O'Clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08

NEW GLoUcEsTER.-The Union men of
New Gloucester have nominated B. C. Jor-
dan, Esq, for Representative. That town is
classed with Gray.
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WANTS,LOST, FOUND
Wanted.
strnved ar s,o,en

A GOOD Safe and Shutdown Counting Room
"A Desk Address, MERCHANT, Lock Box AZ,
foiuano r. y sept.dlws
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See that your Name is on the
Voting List.

Tie Board OF Aldermen will be in session
to-day to revise the voting lists and to add
such names as may have been inadvertently
left of.
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House Wanted.

- Wanted by the advertiser, . convenient
E;,..l centrally located, and pleasant house for
-sssk smah family, without children-possession to
BE- had as early rs the middle Of October, II
possible. II must have good water conyeniences
and be well finished.
The advertiser would lease such house for term
Of years, or parehAse II terms suited. two-story
cottage, small lot. preferred.
Address a. r. O., at the Press Office, stating loca-
tioa. general terms, &c eonadesfiaIiS.
Portland, Aug. l. l564-d
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From Gen. sherman,. Irmv.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 9.
Official information from the front, dated
represents that Sherman is pushing rapidly
southwark Of Atlanta.
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COMPANY 4, State Guards, Capt. Morse, 81
Bangor, arrived here at noon yesterday, from
kittery, where they have been stationed, and
took the boat for Bangor last evening.
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I Am DESTROYS

nt making an arrangement with some family rho
" mas rooms to spare for the accommodation OF
my family consisting Of wife, two children with
nurse wife not quarrelsome fsuliinding-ch,l-
dren ooedient Rooms and location Of more copse-
qqence than oountiiul table. Best of reSersscss
giren FOR good accommodations am willing 10 paw
literally or share household expenses ~
Address, Z. U. Box 2Q9S, DONAIDsoS
Sept 3-dtf
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Furniture mt Auction.

ID ednesday, Sept. lfth, at ten O'Clock A. NJ.
al a. e mouse OF John s. Miller No. as India ST.
Resa;n. 'si.s,e N said house eonsistiIg of Beds
ppuleses, SOFAS, chairs Tables, Carpets. Mirrors'
TsSS. Ky, 1la's. China. Tin. and Wooden Ware,
With ~ 49, rasor and Cock Stoves, together
Sept It'd W. Aue'ioAses.
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EIderberries q Cherries W.n,ed

Iva highest price paid for ripe Elderberries nick.
y clean, and also Black Cherries BY w s. Mans
Windham. or GREENoUGH MORSE.
septt-dSwu 20 Market Square
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Wanted.

II middle aged man. . situation In . store, or
Lon the wharf as salesman. TO 40 Iigat work or
to take charge Of some sht business Good refer
ences given.
Addr.ss Box l6la, or enquire st No. 8 Lime ST.
Portland, Sept. 5th-dtf
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From, California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 5.
The Supreme Court has decided that this
city must issue bonds for S400, 900 in aid of
the Central Pacific Railroad. This aid will
give the road great impetus.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. I.
The subscriptions to the 7-30 loan to-day,
amounted to $500, 400.
The subscription TO the l0-40 loan amounted
to 81 400
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Dissolution.

THE firm of Howard Strout, a. Attorneys and
l. Counsellors g. Law. Is this day dissolved BY mu-
tual consent. Either partner will attend TO the set
Element of of the business OF the late iirm
Mr., Howard will continue to occupy ofn3e9l Mid.
die street, over Caseo Bank.
Mr.. Strout will occupy office los Middle street,
opposite head of Plumb street.
JosrPH HOWARD,
SEwALL G. STRour.
Portland, June q, ls54.-d3m
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Wanted.

On CUSTOM Coat and % custom Pant maker
w Apply at Clothing Rooms of
WOODMAN, TRUE a CO.
- d and Sc Middle street.
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Clothing Lost.

MONDAY, Sept. 9Th, between Warren Market
NA and Iuksys Bridge. two pairs Wooden Pants,
wrapped In 4 bundle. Tho fnder will be SUITABLY
rewarded on .esving them nj the Pres Once.
Portland, Sept. 6-dlw
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CRAFTS & WILLIAMS,

DtSsOIutAOH.
fuNHE copsrtnership heretofore existing between
Il Sweat and Ciesves Attorneys at Law is this
day dissolved by mutual consent The affairs OF the
late firm will be adjusted by either party.
NJ. Sweat will continue in business at once No.
III Middle street, Mussey 'iRow.
Mr.. Clesyes at the office of Howard L Clesyes, No.
81 Middle street, over Casco Bank
l.. ID NJ. SWEAT,
NATHAN CLEAyES.
Portland. July Iath, 1884 Iyisd3m
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LOST.

FnSHIS morning, at the Ladies' entrance OF the
United States Hotel. roll OF money, she out
sioe OH greenbaek. The finder will be suitably
rewarded by leaving IL at the United Stafes Hotel
sept2
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A SITUATION in q wholesale store. .i.her ~.
"A book-keeper. clerk or salesman, BY q Young
man man Good referees. Apply s. 4 s., Daily Press
omce' sept6dlws
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LOST.
$500 REV ARD.

n N central wharf. or around the Grand Trunk
~ Depot and yard; Cali skin Wallet contain.
ing considerable sum Of money, and papers OF NO
vAlue 70 any one but the loo@er. The finder III be
rewarded as above on returning the same 10 No
sCeatrsl Wharf. or p Bracket street.
Portland, Aug. 81 1854 sug3l diff
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PORTLAND And VICINITY,

Nee Advertisements To-Day.
Fly Killer-H. II. Hay.
Life insurance Card.
Ship Masters Notice.
Noise-Caution.
Board.
Aid for Freedmen.
DIR. j. W. Kelley.
To Let.
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CTRAYED from the pasture of Mr. Francis Rob
- erts, Westbrook, last month, . three wear old
gray Colt. small size; whoever will return him or
give Information where he may be found, will be
suitably rewarded. by calling at No. 50 Spring S.
FRANCIS K EMERY.
Portland, July Is. lss4-dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-08

Tue u. Marshal sale OF brandy and cigars,
which was to have taken place on Monday was
postponed to Friday next
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For SaIp.

FOf NHIe.
A eight horse power STEAM ENGINE with all
the fixtures, has been but little used also
good second hand Gear Cutter and q small Engine
Lathe. Apply to
ISAAC MCCLELLAN.
septl eod2ve Gorham.
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S2J Reward {!

ST0LEN from the subscriber on Tuesday Even
- ing, while In Perce's auction room, Calf Skin
Pocket Book containg S54 in money, note against
Charles Hoo gdon. Gorhsm for $50 and enc against
Charles Hooper for sl3 The above reward wall De
paid for the recovery of the property ana me aetee-
ton of the thief. -
Tune s.-tf GEohGE bECh.
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Lost.

nj ONDAf afternoon between Lincoln Street and
" the Press Once, q lady Jet Cross Pin tipped
Win goa and fearl in the centre. The finder will
81 suitably rewarded by leaving the same at THIS
Aug 80 1854
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A SMALL tenement for family OF four persons.
Address, giving particulars, Box 2,2l6 Portland,
" sept2dlw
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Young Ladies Seminary.

TUE Fall Session ofthis School opens Thursdav
4 Sept. Y. In Morton Block, Congress ST.
In addition to the day school which has received 80
large share OF the best patronage OF the city ar
Boarding Scholars.
For Circulars containing Terms, &c address
MISSES SYM0NDS, Principals,
Is Brown ST.
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Cdrairy Fight near Suckers Gap-DeJcat of
the Rebels.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Z.
On Monday night battalion Of the LIST X.
l. cavalry, of Torbett's command while OPP
Grating in the neighborhood Of Smokers Gap,
encountered force OF rebel cavalry who
were moving this way. A fight ensued, in
which the rebels were so badly damaged that
they were forced to retire, leaving captain,
one lieutenant and three privates dead in our
hands. We lost two privates killed, one lieu
tenant and three sergeants wounded severely,
and seven privates and one corporal slightly.
Our forces were commanded by Capt. Bliss.
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10Th Me. Vet. Vols, Attention I

Head Quarters lsth Maine Vet. Vols.
Augnsts. Me-, Sept. j. 1854.
General Orders No. Z.
In accordance with o-ders from the War Depart
Il ment. the Veteran kurioBgh Of the Fifteenth
Maine Vet Vols is hereby extended TO the lIrH
DAY or SEPrKNBER, 1854. At which time he me m
bers ofthe Regime will report AT Augusta Maine.
Colonel ISAAC DYER.
Commanding Regiment.
HENRY A. SHORTY.
LIST Lieut.. and Act. Adlt
dSwlv 18th Maine Vet. Vols.
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SYRACUSE, n. Y, Sept. I.
The Republican Convention nominated
Reuben K. Fenton, ex-member of Congress,
for Governor and Thomas G. Alvord for It.
Governor Amer appointing committee on
permanent organization the convention took
q recess.
LANCASTER, Pa, Sept. I.
Thaddeus Stevens was nominated by the
Republican Convention for reelection to Con
gress.