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The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22
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We are panied to learn that Calvin Reyes
Esq, of the firm of Holt, Keyes & Co., Scyths
manufacturer, of Wilton, formerly Of this city,
died very suddenly in one of his work shops,
Monday forenoon. He was in his usual health,
and was standing by the stove In conversation
with some gentlemen, when he suddenly fell
forward and Immediately expired. The cause
OF his death had not been ascertained, al
though heart disease or the bursting of a
blood vessel in the head is supposed to have
produced it. Mr.. Keyes was an energetic
business man, a good citizen and Christian
man. His death. will be severely felt.-[Lew-
iston Journal, goth. g8 III .lEB
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

DEATH OF HON. A. ]. WEsT.-The death
Of this gentleman, at his residence IN Lisbon
at Little River village, has been mentioned In
our obituary column. His disease was typhoid
fever, and be was Ill about four weeks before
death occurred. Mr.. West has been promi-
nent business man in lisbon, has been largely
interested in the public business of the town,
has represented his town in the Legislature,
and two years was a member in the State SEN
ate.s He was merchant who maintained
good standing in all his business relations, and
his death will be deeply lamented. He leaves
family consisting Of wife and three chill
dren.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

b rF47ft WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.
The President to-day signed the bill to es-
tablsh grade of Vice Admiral, who is to be
The ranking officer in the navy, and relatively
Of the same rank as Lieut.. General in the ar
my. Immediately afterwards the President
nominated to the Senate Rear Admiral Farra-
gut for that position, and the Senate confirmed
the appointment without the usual formality
OF referring it to the standing committee -
Vice Admiral Farragut, who is in New York,
was Immediately notified by telegraph of this
mark of honor conferred upon him. He is ex-
pected to visit Washington at an early day.
The Senate also confirmed the following
nominations John Bigelow of New York,
now Consulate to Paris, to be Charge d Affairs
ad interim; Com. r. Stanton, executive off,
Ger of the U. S. steamer Kearsarge, to be ad-
vanced In his grade ten numbers, to take rank
nextafter Lieut.. Commander Whiting, for gal
liant conduct in the action with the Alabama
Commander w. 81. Macomb for distinguished
conduct in the capture of Plymouth. N. c.,
with its ordnance stores, to be advanced in his
grade ten numbers Charles f. Guild of New
York, to Assistant Paymaster in the Navy !;
Commander Scheneck to be Commodore /;
Commander R. w. Meade to be Captain
Lieut. Egbert Thompson to be Commander.
1t appears from the statement the Secretary
of the Navy made to the Senate to-day that
appropriations applyable to the fiscal year
ending June, 1854, amounted to 1921, 1884 900,
from which refunding acquisitions and trans
fers to the amount Of about IS 27200 are de-
Quoted, leaving about 1929 100000 as the real
amount OF funds so applicable. From this, af-
ter deducting the amount drawn by requisi-
lions, minus the amount of refunding requisi-
lions and transfers, $92, 845. 900. The balance
on June Both last was $136, O00,2 15.s 5ma
The bill which was passed by the House to-
day to supply deficiencies in appropriations
for services for the fiscal ending June Both,
1855. appropriates about $4,000, 600. The
following are the largest items -Gunpower
and lead, $500 600; for contingencies of forth
cations, 100000; medical and hospital de
partment, So, PSI 900; for purchase of cavalry
and artillery horses, $7,6O0O0O; for army
transportation, nearly $40, 600, 600. and regular
supplies, $20,000,000; barracks and quarters,
$4,000. 600; incidental and contingent expen-
SEES, $7,O000 900; military telegraph, $725OOO I;
supplies and expenses Of providing for prison.
ers of war, $4,000, 900; clothes and camp and
garrison equippage, $4,000 900. us
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

THE managers of the Union Assemblies Of
Ter extra attractions for the Assembly at Ii n
caster hall on Fir day evening next. A grand
Christmas Ball will be given, with sixteen
dances on the "Order." Single tickets rs
cents, to be had at the door. We. have no
doubt that the liberality of the managers will
be fully appreciated, and a rush may be ex-
pected. The managers of the Union As
semblies have been long and faverably known
to the dancing community Of our city, as be-
ing always cup to times" and furnishing at
tractiyes, which cannot Unsurpassed, and they
will not be forgotten on this occasion. chand-
lsr's full Qdadrille band furnishes the music.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

NEW YoRK. Dec 81.
Ootton-frm; sales $50 bales middiing rs
Flour-sales 83oloDls STATE and Western more
steady State 8 55 q 10 40; Round Hoop Obi 10 80
$50 bbs at 10 So @ Isl Canada quiet. sales 200 bbls
at 10 75(0i2 1871 ~ e9sNfaa1g9na
Wheat-quiet and steady; sales IA 600 bushels Mil.
waukes Club at 2 80: 1000 bush Ambe- State 265.
Corn-dulli mixed Western 100; $500 bushels
JERSEY at 177d@l75. efn 49, f.-s-11 \
Oats-dull aad 10 wer: Western n4 01I05
Beef-less seaive but firm; sales $50 7-.E
NPork-heavy; sales 1880 bbls new mess Al 50042
26; 1000 bbls navy prime M Sc Sal
Lard-6rm; safes 1900 bbls ar 2O4, Az
Butter ales at 366l60 y anaea
Whiskey-beavy and lower; sales $500 bbls West
ern 216G2 20. 9 l.T1ls 4 rlfs--'
Rice-dull at ls@l4c for Rangoon. als3s ssa .
sugar-quiet; sales 1890 boxes Havana ut lS@lss.
Cofee-oull $500
Molasees-dull. ser
Naval Stores-dulI.
Wo0l-steady. 44Qs44sfse4
Freights TO Liyerpool-duIl
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22
New Books Received.

t More particular notice hereafter. gao
From D. Appleton g. Co., New York, Cousin
Aicei q memoir of Alice B. Haven.
Z From Charles Scribner. New York, Wet Days
ct Edgewood. siev ss - slafs ll.se.sEl ~
From J. P. Lippincott s Co., Philadelphia,
Patriotism in Poetry and Prose. g. saso4
4 The above, all suited to the holidays, are for
sale by Bailey Noyes. .'ff 3.
From Roberts Brothers, Boston, Studies for
Stories, by Jean Ingelow. l@1q4
For sale in this city by Fl. Packard.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

FoREFATHER's DAY.-A grand entertain
ment will be given this evening at City Hall,
under the auspices of the Ladies Christian
Commission, and the Maine Camp Hospital
Association. There win be an Antiquarian
supper, and sale of Chrystal from the Port
land Glass Works, among which are some
splendid articles. But the great feature of the
occasion will be grand concert by siz hun
dred children from the public schools under
the direction of Mr.. Gardiner. We have no
doubt these attractions will Gil the hall. 81
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22
From the Ar".y before Richmond.

HHADVUA1IAhsA IsNl OAO1iAOty
December 10.
An attack was made on the pickets of the
I'd corps on the extreme left last night. They
captured six or eight men, killed one, and
wounded another, all of the 50th New York
regiment. The rebels were quickly driven
back.
Two reoel scouts named Waterbury and
Brown who were captured, and attempted
to escape, were shot, the former fatally, the
latter got of.
The report is current day that JEFF Davis
is dead, that he poisoned himself; scouts and
deserters say it is true.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22
sneoial Notice.

Commencing Jan. l, 1855. the following regula-
tions will be rgidly observed by the Proprietors of
the Press;
1. No papers will be delivered by Carriers except
to those who have subscribed at the Office.
2. No Carrier will be allowed to sell papers on his
route, or to collect money from subscribers.
8. Persons who have been accustomed to pay the
Carriers By the week will be dropped from tho List
at that time, unless they shall previously call at tine
Office AID comply with the terms of subscription.
4. Carriers will collect money from weekly sub
scrbers until jan let but ii 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 tn in order to pro- them
selves against abuses. and also to relieve the Car
1iers from embarrassing duties which hare often de-
iayed them in the delivery of their papers, to the
great inconvenience of subscribers.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22
fron. cen. shsrman,. Arn.r.

he WASHINGTON. Dec. n.
The Post Office Department has received
the following: l9e
Fortress Monroe. Dec. 20.-Io. Hon W.
Denntson, Post Master General FL Just
arrived here. Left Gen. Sherman on the 10Th.
The great mail was distributed to the army
that day. The best health and spirits prevail.
{Signedl A. II. MARYLAND.
The War Department has ordered all Of
f1cers and detachments absent from Sherman's
armv and not on duty with Thomas, to i'm
mediately join their respective commands near
Savannah, via New York. The Quarbermaster
at New York will furnish transportation.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

SToRM.-A violent northeast snow storm
set in yesterday morning and continued at the
hour of writing this paragraph, II o'clock P
NJ. The morning train from Boston and the
trains from the eastward were not much de-
layed, but the afternoon trains from Boston,
which left South Berwick Junction, have not
yet arrived. We fear we shall hear of many
disasters to vessels that happen to be on cur
coast. N. B.-The trains from Boston arrived
about 70 O'Clock last night. ~ ASK
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

THE FAKIR OF VIsHEU had large audi
ance last evening Notwithstanding the storm.
About 800 tickets were sold and eighty gifts
distributed. This evening he will repeat his
entertainment with change Of programme,
and will distribute $50 gifts, among them q
cooking stove with all the ware necessary
for IT, Ira
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

DEFAcED CURRENcY.-Mutilated and de-
faced u :. fractional currency is purchased
at Aliens fruit store, Exchange street, and it
Is the only place in the city, that we know Of.
where it is bought. As there is no place for
the redemption of the mutilated currency, and
as it will not circulate among traders, those
who have any-of it should take it to Aliens.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

EVERY CLOUD WILL BREAK.-There is no
difficulty SO discouraging, no time SO dark, but
that If we will bring ourselves quietly to wait
and work for its solution, we shall ere long
discover the blue sky overhead and the incip-
lent sunshine Of an all-pervading Joy.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

MECHANICS LYcEUM.-At the regular
meeting this evening there viii be an interest
ing discussion on the subject of STRIKES"
among mechanics. All mechanics, whether
members of the Association or not are invited
to attend and participate in the discussion
The public are admitted free of charge. The
meeting will be held in the Library room. >
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

FREEDMAN's AID SocIETy.-The adjourn
cd meeting of this society win be held this
evening at the Common Council Room at
IL o'clock. A general attendance Of ladies'
and gentlemen interested in the objects Of the
Society is requested.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22
Matters Relating to the Sc. Adams Raiders.
Political.
Dover. N. II.

DOVER, N. H., Dec. 81.
The Republicans of the LIST district met in
convention here to-day. Ex-Gov. Goodwin
was chosen President. After somewhat
stormy demonstration the convention nomi-
mated Gen. Marston for Congress by 135 to
l08. In the I'd district E. 81. Rollins was NOM
mated for reelection to Congress by acclama-
tiOn
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

THE last of the series of Assemblies given
by Ocean Engine Co. No. A, will come off this
aveDing at Lancaster Hall. They have been
largely attended and handsomely conducted.
Their Christmas Ball will come Off on Monday
evening next. nae
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

+ DEATHS OF UNION PR1soNERs.- fol.
lowing is a list of Maine soldiers who have
died at the rebel prison at Florence, s. c.
Robert Peterson, Co. /, I'd Regt.; D. Wash
burn, Z, "a; a. G. Hall, Fl, 18th; N. 81. Da-
Wis, G, Oh Daniel Davis, E, 10th; M. Il.
Whitney, d, 9Th; D. Roney, I, goth.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

QUEBEC, Dec. 81.
oung and two others of the st. Albans
raiders were recaptured to- day at ST. Francis,
sixteen miles from Rlvere Du Loup, on their
way east II Is thought that all will be arrest
eo. ~ y tnougns they are making for New
Three more arrests of Canad;an rehel raid
ers have been made, and are now undergoing
examination here.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

OYsTEBs.-James Freeman, at his old
stand in Federal street has just received two
or three cargoes of fresh Virginia Oysters
The bivalves are nice, as we know from per-
sonal experience. .a s.5sH
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

THE proceeds of the Fair and Festival,
given by the ladies Of the Central Church
and Society Tuesday evening, amounted to
$3.50 II. ~
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22
EinHnciQL.

..rs NEW YORK, Dec. 81.
The Posts Washington dispatch says that
Secretary Fessenden has decided to issue an
other one hundred millions of ten-forty bonds,
interest payable in gold. saa3 aHAs
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22
PORTLAND AND VIOINITY.

NetC Advertisements To-day.
HOLIDAY Prfsenfs-N. s. Gardner. le..rssi q
PoT land ana Ken Railrosd
Hoiida Presents-H Packard. ~ s-ts-
Fretdmens society
Dress Goo &c. X. Babb.
Auction Sale-E NJ. Paften.
Auction Sale-Henry Bailey & Co
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

REcRUIrINa.-One recruit was passed yes
terday at the Provost Marshal's Office and
credited to the town of Limington. This fills
the quota OF that town.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22
Municipal Court, Dec. 81.

Jacob Suss, convicted of single sale Of in
toxicating liquor, was fined ten dollars and
costs. He p1id it aud was discharged.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22
Yario,ss Ite,,.s.

HALIFAX, N. s., Dec. 81.
The blockade runner Old Dominion reports
the Col. Lamb, Charlotte, and the City OF
Petersburg at Wilmington.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

A NICE little book entitled The Lily Among
Flowers, only 20 cents, worth so cents, at
Dresser's old stand, 90 Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22
TEETH, TEETH, TEETHi

Dr. d. still continues to Extract Teeth BY Electric
ttg iOtthout Pain. Portions having decayed teeth
stumps they wish TO have remoS ed tor resettinQ
he would give polite invitation 20 call.
Superior hLecfrO MaCnetic iaGchines for sale for
family use with tborcuf b Instructions.
Dr. ID. an accommodate q few patients with
board and treatment at bis house. n
Once hours from .,Nsh A ~ 49,; nd
from to P M, ana Ito In the Evening.
ConsutaEiOA Eres noy1ff
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22
Dsssr4etsom Of Rebel Boat. .. Coon Rsper.

Destruction of Rebel Boats on Coon Rirer.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.
The Navy Department has received q com
munication from the commander of the Poto-
mac fotilla, he says:
"On learning from the Provost Marshal of
Baltimore, that the enemy were massing boats
on Coon river for the purpose of making
raid on the bay, I sent the Couer de Lion and
Mercury thither on the 18th, under Acting
Master Morris. They found thirty-one large
boats and two screws, all Of which were cap
tured The home guard In large force made
show of resistance, but were quickly driven
off,"
Matters Relating to the st. Adams Raiders.
QUEBEC, Dec q.
It is understood that Immediately alter Is
suing his proclamation in reference to the
rebel Canadian raiders, Maj Gen. DIX dis
patched confidential agent to canada. This
gentleman returned to New York, satisfied
that the Canadian authorities were taking every
necessary step to perform international OBJ
legations. The best understanding prevails
between the Quebec and Washington govern
ment. 44s
Mr.. Potter the American consul, is unwell,
and has gone to Wisconsin to recu perate.
Mr.. T6urston the vice consul is also sick.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22
49,. REMOVAL!.
DIR. WIN. DEMING,
Medical Electrician
has removed his OdiOs from Clapp's Block to
IVA MIDDLE So REET, hi
Nearly Opposite the DATED StAtss Hotel. Rhms he

MOULD respectfully announce to the citizens Of
w Portland and vicinity, that he has permanent.
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.
tents in go short time that the question is often
asked do they stay curedY To answer tins question
we VIII say that Az that do not stay cured. will
doctor the second timF tor nothing
DR.. D. has boon praetioa. electrician tcr twenty.
one years, and Is also regular graduated physici
Electricity 10 perfectly adapted to chronic disease
In the form Of nervous or sick headache; neuralk
In the head, neck, extremities; consumption Wh
In the acute stages or where the lungs not ful
diseases white sweings, spinal diseases, curvatt
Of the spine, contracted muscles, distorted lnbs1
palsy or paralysis, 81 Vitas Dance deainess, stan
ton, constipation and liver complaint piles-we enIe
every case that oan be presented; asthma hronchI.
complaints. ..- .f7
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22
~ R1eotr1c1tY

BY R1eCtE1c1ty
The Rheumatic. the equity, the lame and the lAay
leap with Joy, and move with the agility and elast
ity of youth; the heated brain is coolSd the froet
bitten limbs restored, the unoouth deformities re.
moved; faintness converted to vigor, weakness to
strengths the blind made to the deaf to hear
the pasied form to move upright; the bier1ishes o.
youth are obiterated; the accidents Of mature ii
prevented; the caIamties Of old age cbvfated, ana
an active circulation maintained.
a'e L A ID les
Who have cold hards and feet; weak stomaeh,.
lame and weak backs; nervous and sick headaohe:
dizziness and swimming in tire head, with indIees.
ton and constipation Of the bowels; pain In the aide
and back lencorrhma, Tor whites); falling Of the
womb with internal cancers; tumors, polypus. ard
all that long train of diseases will fnd in Electric
tty sure means OF cure. For painful menstruatior
too profuse menstruation and all of those long Iii
Of troubles with young ladies' Electricity ia sertxn
specific, and will In short ttme, restorA the sufferer
TO the vigor of health.g
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

READ Dr.. HueHRs' advertisement. in another
column. In his speciality DR.. Hughei is. anequalled
BY any physician In this country. aaa.HaaE
jan1 WHY
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

Fifty New and Stylish Cloaks,
To be sold at Reduced Prices,
AT PAINE'S CHEAP STORE,
No a22 Congress street. dec2Idlw'
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-22

- ityou arein want ofanykind PRINTING
al ct the Daily Press once. - q
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1864-09-21

WASHINGTON. Sept. 20-A National ga
line was fred to-day in honor of Sheridan
victory.
Information from City Point reports thai
the rebels continue to throw an occasional
she'll ~ our working parties on tho new rail
road. but with little or no effect.
Gen. Liner who arrived here from Hagess-
town states that on Sunday the rebels under
McCsssland and Johnson advanced from
Bunker Hill aud stacked Averill at Mar
tinsburg. The latter after splendid resist
ance fell back TO LOUISVILLE a short distance
from Falling Waters on the opposite side OF
the river where he took ,sition.
During Sunday night AverIl received re
Inducements. and ,sierdry A. m advanced
against the rebels and drove them back n
Bunker Hill and re-occupied Martinsburg.
On Sunday tot Of dismounted cAvalr,
vas dispatched from camp At Hagerstswn "a
Williamsport where they we're At last sc
counts guarding the ioris Of the river
WssHISoroS, Sep. 2O-A note from ths
army o. the Potomac dated yesterday save
There : notsing ner aud al quiet ercep
occasional picket firing.
The Alersndris Journal sAys
We learn through sources which canno
be discreditei. that Moseby received 80.
we're vousd IN the groin. during recon
engagement -ith our forces aud small PER
ton of he gusrriIls band. IN the vicinity o
Centrsvilie
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1864-09-21

The adjourned meeting of citizens in favor
OF rsisings fund TO procure volunteers q
fill the quota of Harrison township. assem-
bled at the Court House last night
About one>half he committee reported an
aggregate Of $500 has been subscribed,
aud that many bad signifed a willingness to
double the amounts set down. No reports
were received from the committee outside
the city.
Thos Bowling. Lucius Ryce, W. X. Nc
Keen. L. r. Murray. aud l.. Houriet. were
added TO the soliciting committee.
On motion. W X McKeen was appointed
Treasurer OF the committee
on motion. the members Of the solicHng
committee were requested TO meet for con.
sultation At the City Hall. this morning. at
= o'clock
The meeting then adjourned till tonight
TO hear the report OF the committee.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1864-09-21
ITO DO 50 AT ONCE.

Hundreds Of testimonials Of snrss can be seen a
his rooms. selection OF few snbioincd
Read recent testimonials "a tracts from the Roch.
ester y. Y. Daily uunion aud Advertiser % June
2Sth 1854
Or. Bort. the celebrated European Rye, Ear
and LupR physician aui sureecn, Las paid this
vicinity -uccesssni professional Wait Dufing hts
stay Ia our midst ~ learn he has performed som
very remarkable cures. Two cases ~ particular
One was that Of JAMIE W. GooTe. KsQs. ~ NJ
Morris. who has t.en deaf ior upwards % 90 years
aud has consulted zone u the most celebrated, su.
rsts, and all without obtaining any pefmaneit re-
lief Hearing OF the wonderful cuTas Dr Bort
has performed during hi- fQiourn Ia the weeters
part II New York, elsewhere WAS induced 20 con
silt DR. Bort. ~ the Osborne House. Saturday.
June -, submitted % an operation which wa soon
over took ~ medical treatment from Dr. Bort "a
can hear. OuiY three days having elapsed since
applying 60 Dr Bort
Another case ~ blindness, Of 10 .ysafs stand
ING The es.essaH that 81 krf. George 4. Htowell.
q Warsaw, Who has been blind from catsrrh's over
both eyes for siatoen years. and was opperatci on
very successfully ia a few SECONDS by Dr Boat 81
the Osborn HOUSE. The other cases but fe~ 81
the many who are daily receiving uenent sd being
oured by DR.. Hort; Who i without doubt one 81 the
most secccssful physicians. aud surgeons. 81 the
eye, ear, lungs. heart throat cstarrh. sorofula
aud cisesses q the blood. and unnnasy organs.
sept2du
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1864-09-21

A fKsriSo GKsKRsL.-Major Gen.ral
Howard. commander ofthe Army Of the
Tennessee. IN place Of the late General Nc
fherscn. Is regarded A. the "Hsvelock Of the
War" He USES no liquor or tabacco. and 10
always ehssse and firm in language. and is a
devoted Christian. he holds prsyer-neetiDgs
when be car. 10 which officers and men are
invited. and he pfsys and esherss as -ell a.
ne hghies AZ the close he takes the hand
OF all pfesens with his left hand-he loss III.
right IN batrle-snd sddr~ssss = word Of
goodwill and exhorsAfion 10 all.