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The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

qFTSg ~ ~ n - NEW YORK Dec IA. r
Steamer Eagle from Havana has arrived. She
brings Vera Cruz dates of the I'd.
n The papal Nuncio arrived on the Goth, and
on the 1ststarted for the capitol IA "a
The minister from Sweden to Washington,
arrived at the; same time on his way to the
the city of Mexico on special mission to re-
cognize the new Emperor. So .S6CiH Z.
On the 9Th the Echodel Commerce., an
nounced the defeat of Ortega at Qauelpan on
the 22d. He lost 400 killed, among them two
generals and many prisoners. Gen. Espenola
and all his staff we're captured.
o Gen. Mira mon was detected in a conspiracy
and sent out of the country. The health Of
Vera Cruz was good. af2alfp99za 1al aaissf
Jose M'Corte Espana has accepted the min
aistry of the INTERIOR. O 81 NJ Eos&a. AH'p
ia 1t was rumored that Juarez had abdicated
In favor of Manuel Ruiz.sossh vgevss
s.. Sonora was daily expected to declare for
The Emperor has ordefedlthe reduction Of
nfty per cent in import duties on foreign i'm
portations to cease.
Private advices state that Mozatlan has
been evacuated by the Juarists and occupied
by the imperialists. ha7
The Coquette which it was thought was to
be converted into rebel privateer, was still
at Havana.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
4 Joint resoIutlou. .la,a owes leyon ls.s Univ

A joint resolution, laid over from last July,
authorizing the Secretary OF the Treasury to
appoint commissioners, to inquire, and report
the most efficient mode of raising the revenue
by taxation, was taken up and tabled.
Inc Dill authorizing the construction of six
up, and passed. : : : :
The house went into a Committee of the
Whole, on the Presidents Message 4 ygs
Z After debate the house adjourned. f. . q
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
Skating Park.

The committee appointed by the Associa-
ton to select convenient locality for estab-
fishing Skating Park are happy to inform
the lovers of this sport and the public gener-
ally that fine place has been selected, unex-
ceptionable in every particular. 1t is situa-
ted within the limits of the city, in the
immediate vicinity Of Mr.. George Hayes
Wool Factory near "Libby's Corner" and is
located on what is called the Smith & Brown
farm. Many thanks are due to the proprie
tors for permitting the use of the lot The
Park will be about three minutes walk from
Haggett's Hill, the terminus of the Horse
Railroad. 1t will cover space Of about
three cres-abundantly large-and can be
overlooked without difficulty. A dam is now
being built, and other preparations made, un-
der the superintendent of Mr.. Geo. Hayes
who has kindly volunteered to assist the COM
mittee in every way. On one condition only
we think we can promise our citizens good
skating very soon; that is, that those Of our
wealthy citizens who have daughters and sons
who indulge in this recreation, our young men,
and all possessed of public spirit I've can APP
peal to no othersJ come forward and subscribe
literally towards increasing the fund of the
Association. -
1t is not only desirable, but necessary, in
order to carry out the plan adopted, that the
Park should be enclosed with fence, of some
description. To secure this accommodation,
contributions are earnestly solicited. 1t is
believed that if this want can be met. IS we
have no doubt 1t will be Immediately, the
Park will very soon be selEsnstaining.
Subscription papers may be found at the
Merchants Exchange, PER ORDER. I.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

MECHANICS LYcEUM.-The FIRST meeting
Of the course will be held this evening in the
Library Room A lecture will be delivered
by E. H.Elwell, Esq. From the known tai
ent Of the lecturer, and his acknowledged
felicity in composition, something interesting
may be expected from him. What his subject
will be we do not know but this we do know,
that whatever he takes hold Of he handles in
mastery manner. ha rlad
The admission is free, and the public arein-
vited. There will be meetings every Thurs
day evening during the season, at which there
will be either debates or lecture. 'e 3
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15


SALTPERRR, NOT EPSON SALTs.--Aa short
time since the cargo OF q captured blockade
runner was sold in Boston, land among 1t was
large number Of barrels marked epson
Salts" which we're purchased by druggists in
that CITY, a firm in this city purchased ten
barrels of the article of q Boston firm, and a
few days since on opening one Of. the barrels
it was found that the article was pulverized
saltpetre, the giobules Of which very muchre-
sembed those OF Epson salts. ,vsoioasta &
I" It,iswell known ttat saltpetre 10 an article
contraband of war; hence the barrels were
marked epson Salts" with another mark
upon them by which their contents might be
known in case they arrived safe in Dixie. The
timely discovery of the contents of the
barrels has undoubtedly saved much suffering
and many liFes. curl sa.Iss RAJ gsIt aosaaTlaos
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
Municipal Court, Dec. IA.

John Campbell for larceny of a coat and pic
ture from Albert E. Blake, was sentenced to
sixty days Imprisonment in the County Jail.
Thomas O'Neal and Michael Ryan for drunk
enuess and disturbance, were fined three dol
lars each and costs. Committed. a sas q
Charles P. and Benjamin Rolf pleaded guilty
to search and seizure process, and were
fined twenty dollars each and costs, which
they paid. r
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

2 THE Ladies of the Maine Camp Hospital
Association acknowledge the receipt Of $685.
25 cts, as the proceeds of the Concert given
by Mr., bennett on the 8th of Dec, and take,
this opportunity to express their gratitude to
him, and those who so generously assisted on
the occasion. They feel more deeply grateful
knowing the time devoted and the interest
taken to make it the success it was ~ y ~ a5
To Mr.. Poppenburg and the members of the
18th u. S. /. Band, they can only express an
additional obligation for the perfection Of
music, such as only they can render.
n .le o.. Yl.l--- D u. N a.nl Per Order.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
U. 8. HTarshaI's sale.
NITEp sTArrs oy AMERIoA.

UNITED STATES or AMERICA, -rI
4 rfarnIe rr nv MAINE, IS. W..
DURsuANT 10 Rend: Expo: to me directed from
II the Hoa Ashur Ware j Judge of the UnitedStAtes
District Court for the District OF Maine shall ex-
nose and sell at publc ,eDdue, 10 the highest bid
DIR therefor, the following property ard merchan-
die the time and place within said District fol-
= lows, viz:
At the Custom House Budding, en- Fore street.
in rorttand. on Thursday. The recently. ninth dd3
ef December current. NJ eleven o'cloek a. N
Three Barrsis n Mclassss, one Barrel Of Sugar;
One Boat Nth the nsr1siture hreof. One Ttsrcs
and One Barrel # Aoiasses One Barrel and ,ro
Bags Of Sugar. Three uIldge Barrels II Sugar
'Ne Bdrreldnd ne Keg ~ NnlGsses. Gne Cosk
q Palm ~, and One Barrelcf agar Thirtsen
Basket. Che piece n Cas- imere; Riqhteer han
dred Cfgars 2 100 thousaRd Cigars Ten Chests
IF Tea TIE ty-Pour Bags N 6oqs One bundled
and Sigh! Woo Socks or Hose; A Lot Of ODD Lead.
tg-seveR half chests Tea 49,
The same havsg been d. creed forfeit 70 the Unit,
ed States in the District Court FIR said District
ordered 70 be sold and the proceeds disposed Of ae
Dated At Portland this fourteenth day Of De-
csmbr, 1884
decl4dlbt D. s. Marshal, Dist; OF Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

x SAMSHABpLEy's MIEsTRELs.-This splen-
did troupe will make their bow to Portland
audience at Deering Hall tonight. "Good
wine needs no bush"--and SO 1t is with Sharp
ley,s Minstrels. They need no praise for their
good reputation is world wide. They viii
have full house, and We would suggest that
an early purchase Of tickets and securing
seats will obviate difficulties that some might
labor under by neglecting such course. s
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

No. 4 ASSEMBLIES The fourth of the
ocean Engine Company's Assemblies will
come OIL this evening, at Lancaster Hall. All
oil inc preceding ones have been perfect sue
cess, ana this one will be of the same charac-
ter. II you wish to spend this evening pleas.
antly, ana ENJOY grand dance, go to Lancas-
ter Hall tonight 5saN s.s,t,o.ssrT
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
Supreme judicial Court

CRIMINAL TERAG-DICKERsoN, j., PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY-Josephine N. Hill arraigned
for larceny, retracted her plea of not guilty
and pleaded guilty. She was sentenced to
thirty days Imprisonment in the House Of
Correction. gsgsgs ftiw t959ii4s
Eliza A. Jackson, indicted for receiving and
aiding in concealing stolen goods, was placed
at the bar. The County Attorney entered q
mol. pros. as to the second court, and she re-
tracted her plea OF not guilty and pleaded
guilty. She was sentenced to pay fine of
$40 and costs. qt ssaea ~ go
Charles Clancy was put upon trial on an
indictment charging him with assault with
intent to kill Libby by stabbing him with a
knife The defense was that there was no IN
tent to kilIsa that the stabbing occurred
during an ARRAY between the parties. The jury
returned verdict of guilty. 5lo 04i
M. M. Butler. Evans q Putnam.
State vs.. Thomas o. Goold.-This was an
action for assault in putting off The cars Ed
ward Fisher of Norway, for refusing to pay
his full fare. The occurrence took place last
May. Fisher was a member of the Norway
Guard at that time stationed at Fort Me-
Clary. He was returning home on furlongh
and requested ticket at Government rates.
Mr., Goold refused to pass him at Government
rates, and demanded the full fare s165. Sub
sequently Fisher determined to pay the fare
when Goold told him it was $1.75-the fare
when tickets were purchased In the cars. This
Fisher refused to pay and when an attempt was
made to put him out of the ears, at the Cum
berland Station, drew knife and made passes
at Goold. He was gnally elected from the
cars. The case is not finished.
M. M Butler. P. Barnes.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
20 GeilllltcJ llu -
PGrfO1fS Items.

=, o~.rys4- xy NEW YORK, Dec. Ia. :,
a The Commercials Washington Dispatch
says Richmond papers of the 18th, contain no
news from Sherman, but rumors that Union
prisoners report Fitzpatrick killed; also that
/ Union cavalry force had left Baton Rouge,
destined for Mobile.
. Gen. Hayes and Col. Wild have been paroled
by the rebels to distribute supplies to Union
prisoners, ,s,e h,ss,,,,s - ss.-s ~.
9 Lord Lyons and Goodwin Smith sailed for
Europe in the China to-day. Ia aEryIgq
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

REcRyIrrNa.- At the Provost Marshals
office, yesterday, nine men were passed for the
army and navy, and credited as follows: Bid
deford seven, Limington two. ilei 9aAl 3el
The town Of Baldwin seems TO be very back
ward in filing its quota, large portion Of
those drafted having skedaddled.a A third
draft will probably be ordered soon, to All nm
the quota of that place.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

PETERsoNs Magazine for January has been
received at the bookstore of Hall L. Davis.
1t contains SO articles and So embellishments.
Price only 50 per year.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
TEETH! TEETMl TEETHI

DR.. D. sti continues to Extract Teeth by Electric
ity '0ithout Pain. Persons having decayed teeth
or stumps they wish to have removed tor reeeftiDg
he would give polite Invitation 20 cali
Superior F[ectro Magnetic MACHINES for sale for
family use with tborough Instructions.
DR.. ID. ran accommodate a feV patienta~ with
board and treatment st his house. y "
Once ho7rs from o~seNha tr TN: nj
from l to P NJ, ana Ito 0 In the Evening.
Oonsa tatiop Free tl noyltf
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

The lease OF the engine house, corner Of
Milk and Lime streets, for three years, was
sold at auction yesterday by II. Bailey & Co..
to ]. c. Crockett for s4O2.50 per year.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

NEW Yopx Dsc IA

NEW YORK, Dec. IA.
Cotton-sales 400 bales ;uplands middling.l SO,
Flour-sa1es 1900 bbls State and Western steady;
State 9 1910 80; Round Hoop Ohio II 209l2;
Western 3 80 al 70; Southern quiet; sales 500
Dbis at 10 go q l6i Canada steady sales 200 hhls at
10 31@12 25.
p t; sales 70 900 bushelsi Chcoso Spring
at 81 and 1900 bushels Wiatsr Red at 40@25O.
Il aN0l9 81 ~ -
0ats~lowerl sales 50. COO bush Canada 100.
Beef-heavy.
80 rs. '-' 'A Fs'TVf'7 1S@
q Lard-frm: sales 1910 bbls at 2'@24A,
Butter-steady; 0hio.at 3 @60. 7R-11
Pc Whiskey-frmsr; sale 800 bbls 9301 "a.
- Sugar-aetiye; sales 70 hhds Porto Rico 2Ot;
Muscovado lQ8I029s -r,r-.sa $500 F,T.gs-. -
g Coiee-arm; sales 10000 bags to Rio to government
Z Aeiasses-duH. hHa s8and91aM s5T7ao8G3cqA
e. Oils-Quiet
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

We would call the attention Of orr readers
to the advertisement of P. Morrell & Co., in
another column. n as1of sIss'i sis.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

HARPER's MAGAzINE.-TheJ January num-
Der is rich one. 1t has been received by
Hall L. Davis, No. So and E, c. Andrews,
No. 81 Exchange street. svssr AZ,
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
Defeat of the Left Bong of Hoods Army.
NJ rxrr.ro..-..- n.

2 W A5HlNGIUNy DEC. IA.
9 Admiral Lee reports that on Dec. sth, Lieut.
Fitch defeated and drove the left wing Of
Hoods army on the Cumberland river, with
heavy loss to the rebels, including several of
their prominent officers.-He also recaptured
two transportation the rebels, No casualties
on our side. -aIs.o - q OK a..--A e.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

y MECHANICS ASSOCIATION. - For several
years past the Mechanics Association of this
city has held weekly meetings during the
winter, for lectures, discussions, &C.; and it
would be difficult to over estimate the benefit
which those weekly exercises have. been to-
those who participated in them. But till now
these advantages have been enjoyed only by
its own MEMBERS The Association now pro-,
poses to enlarge the circle Of its usefulness,
andto establish Lyceum, for the mutual inn
provement and benefit Of mechanics. Meet
ings are to be held every Thursday evening,
which are to be free to the public, and all me
cbaaics, without regard to their connection
to the Association, orJto locality, are invited
to participate in the exercises. The first
meeting is to be held in the Library Room of
the Association this evening, and we trust the
mechanics of Portland and vicinity will not
fail to be present, with their families. They
ought to make this a permanent Institution. Z
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

HARPER's MAGAZINE FOR JANUARY has
been received by Messrs. Bailey q Noyes and
A. Robinson, Exchange street. 1t is splen-
did number.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
Sixth Lecture of the M. L. AS Course.

This was delivered by Mr.. B. s. Osborn
last evening before large audience. The
lecture was written in good historical style
and read in a modest manner. He gave a
brief history of the rise and progress of our
navy from its small beginnings when the re-
bellion broke out to its present enormous pro-
portions. The naval statistics were instruc-
tive to those who have not posted themselves
up in relation to our marine The valorous
deeds which our navy has performed during
the war were described and well received.
The lecturer highly complimented Admiral
Farragut and described some Of the. scenes he
had witnessed on board our war vessels, In
times like these when the public pulse beats
SO high, too many statistics in lecture may
mot SO much interest an audience as vivid de-
! scriptions and enthusiastic appeals to the pat
riotism of the people. On the whole the
young man did very well and showed himself
true lover of the Old Flag of the Union,
The next Lecture viii be given by Henry
Ward Beecher next Wednesday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
FoRrRnss MuNRoE. Dec d hi.


Steamer Arago arrived here last eve with
important dispatches from Gen. Foster The
latest advices from Sherman when the Arago
left on the 9Th was that his advance cavalry
and light artillery reached q point only 40
miles from Savannah and was steadily feeling
his way toward the latter town with every
prospect of capturing 1t with very little loss.
He had succeeded in severing communion
ton leading to and from Savannah and cut off
most of the most important routes of supplies
for the troops that hastily assembled for the.
defence of the city. The most intense con-
sternation is said by our men recently ex-
changed to prevail not only in Savannah,
where the authorities are hourly expecting TO
hear the thunder of Sherman's guns but also,
in Charleston where the fear of the populace
are with great difficulty ailayed The ex-
change Of prisoners is progressing very fav
orally considering the State of affairs in
Charleston. 4 aaE l45a 3NiN tl1Io4&hY "a
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

g. THE ladies should use BURNErT's FLoRI-,
MEL. 1t is choice perfume. unlike the pun
gent and sickening perfumes in the market.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

A Statesman who Is acquainted with Marie
Atade "a And good situa ion in h Flour and
Grocery business, BY addressing Box 2240 Portland
20 deoladf
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
EDUCATIONAL.
Evening school.
Portland Academy /!

The Winter Term will Begin Nov. 2s.
THIS School is for both Misses and Masters, with.
out regard TO age or attainments. - a.
Pupils may be admitted at any time in the term.
For further particulars apply to
TT38g j. II. HANSON, eer
novl6d6m 371 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
OFFICIAL NEWS DISPATCH.
DISPATCH FROM GEN. HOWARD.
CONSERVATION at Savannah and charleston

sae aisss e,Iai WASHINGTON, Dec. IA. 81
e Inc following kilograms has been received
az the War Department: as Ere
q Hilton Head, Dec. IL, vid Fortress Monroe
l3.--I0 Moi. Gen. Hdlleek, Chief of Staff
Capt. Duncan of Gen. Howard's scouts has
just come in from Gen. Howard, having des-
cended the Ogeechee river. He left the army
on the evening of the 9th. Gen Sherman's
whole army was then within ten miles of
Savannah, advancing to attack it. The
enemy's works are FIVE miles from the city, and
were probably attacked yesterday, as heavy
firing was heard in that direction. Capt Dun
can represents the army to be in the best of
spirits possible. and in most excellent con-
dition. Very little opposition had been met
with on the route, as the rebels could not tell
what routes were to be taken. The army
has lived off the country, and accumulated q
considerable number of horses and cattle. II
was also well supplied, The following is a
copy of the dispatch brought by Capt. Dun-
can: 15 sa.s-t @4s 2isAa avg 4ls Pa saas
Head Quarters Army of Tennessee near
Savannah Canal, Dec. 9.--To the Command
er of the United States Naval force in the
vicinity of Savannah Ga.-Sir: We have met
with perfect success thus far. The troops are
in fine spirits, and near by. Respectfully, Fao
(Signed)s aoaO. o. HOWARD, tt8 boes
~ 51 79or9A's sA2 E4zs'd Major General.
Another despatch was brought by Capt.
Duncan directed to the signal officers of the
fleet from Gen. Howard chief signal officer,
who requests a good lookout TO- be kept for
signals. [ have the honor to be- ,tliaie, = )
Very respectfully, your ob't sery't, i. - e
/. G FOSTER, sa =
1850. s-.ss5,f 81 ss5i6as, Mai. Gen. Com.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
FOR SALE.

a VALUABLE PIANO.aa-l
4 oNE Of Ballet and DAVIS best seven octave, ever
Doyer-strung, square Piauo, round corners cary.
ed case and legs, nearly nav. and in perfect order
ANY person wishing goo1 instrument should avail
themselves OF this opportunity. For further infor-
- cLEAvELAND { oseoop,
decl2dtf l47 Middle ST.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
Rooms TO Let.


DooMS tn Let, furnished or unfnrui'hed. With
1Aor without board, ct "a Free street. None but
respectable parsons need apply. GeclSdlS-
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
FoRTLAHD.AND YIOTEITT.


Stanley House.
The Firs Corps.
As embly Lancaster dali. u 8H1 BtQl
II@ os Nss.a Lecture City Bah. q IN
U. 3. Eot4s.
Horses Wanted.
Hoop Skirts HAA
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
REMOVAL!
DIR. WIN. DEMGNG, - ~
{ Medical ElectficianA
Has remOvedhis office from Clapp's Block to f a,l
IVA MIDDLE STREET, ., .' s.
Nearly opposite Tho United States Hotel. Where be q

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 o.
the worst forms Of disease In persons who have tried
other forms of treatment In vain, and curing pa
tents in SO short time that the question Ia often
asked do they stay curedi To answer this question
we will say that all that do not stay cur ed we will
doctor the second tins. for nothing. ti + ''tiiEl
DIR. D. has been practica. electrician ter twenty
one years. and is also regular graduated physician
Electricity ie perfectly adapted TO chronic diseases
In the form Of nervous sick headache; neuralgia
In the head neck extremities; consumption when
In tho acute stages where the lungs are not fully
involved; acute chronic Rheumatism scrofula, hV
diseases, white swellings, spinal diseases curvatL
Of the spsno contracted muscles, distorted limbs
palsy paralysis, St. vitas Dance deafness staDc.
mering or hesitancy Of speech dyspepsis, indiges-
tion constipation and liver complaint pllos-we cure
every case that caa DO presented; asthNs, bfonoh.
a0rnplafute.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15

Who have cold haEds and feet; weak stomaehs,
lame ana weak backs; nervous and sick headache;
dizziness and swimming In the head with indiess.
ton and constipation OF the bowels; pain in the ode
and back; leucorrhea, Tor whites); falling of the
womb with internal cancers, tumors, polypus and
all that long train of diseases will End In Electric
ity sure means Of cure. For painful menstruaton,
too profuse menstruAton, and ali OF those long line
of troubles with young ladies, Electricity is sertan
specific, and WILL In short tiEo, restore the sufferer
70 the viRor Of heaIths ~ y =
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-15
ny E1eOtr1C1ty

The Rheumatic. the equity, The lame and the law
leap with Joy, and move with the agility AID elastic.
ity Of youth; the heated brain Is coocd the frost
bitten nbs restored, the uncouth deforlnitieB re.
moved faintness converted to vigor, weakness to
strength; the blind made to eee the deaf to hear and
The palsiod form to move upright the bler1shes Of
youth ore obliterated the accidents Of mature ls
prevented; the caamities of old age obviated, and
an active circulation maintained.
The Placer herald., 1864-10-29
Law OF Newspaper.

l. Subscribers who do not give express notice
10 the contrary, are considered as wishing to con-
tnue the subscription.
2. If subscribers wish their papers discontinu-
cd, publishers may continue 10 send them until
all charges are paid.
s. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their
papers from the Office or place to which they are
sent; they are held responsible until they settle
their bills and give due notice to discontinue
them.
1. If subscribers move to other places without
informing the publisher, and the paper is sent TO
the former direction, they are held responsible.
Notice should always be given of removal.
S. The Courts have decided, that refusing to
toke o paper from the office, or removing and
leaving it uncaled for, is prima faeie evidence
Of Intentional fraud.