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An Important Case.

In the U. S. District Court yesterday. in
Admiralty, before Judge Ware, there was a
case involving an important principle to ship
owners.
Thomas Trecartin, of Eastport, I'd mate of
ship Rochambeau, Capt. Snow, libelled the
vessel for the balance due on his wages. 1t
appeared that he shipped on board said vessel
at ST. John, n. b., April 1868, at the rate of
$25 per month for the voyage from st. John
to London and back. The voyage was made,
and, without signing the ships papers libel
liant made the next voyage in the ship from
St. John to London, stopping at intermediate
ports in the Mediterranean, and thence to the
United States. The ship came to this port
with cargo Of salt, which was discharged
here, and the vessel was sold and the crew
discharged.
In paying of the men they were offered U.
S currency. Libellant refused to receive that
and claimed that he should be paid in st.
John currency, which is about equal to gold,
or its equivalent This payment was declined,
and hence the libel was brought. The amount
admitted TO be due the lbelIant is sl545S,
which, in ST. John currency at 81 80, would
amount TO 1886 95 in our currency.
1t was contended by counsel for respondent
that libellant was bound to receive his pay in
the currency Of the port of discharge. Coun-
sci for libellant contended that the currency
Aof the place where the agreement was made
should govern. The case was ably managed
BY Mr.. o'Donnell for libellant and Mr.. Putnam
Evans & Putnaml for respondent Judge
Waretook the papers, and will give his decis-
ion next week
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BY TELEGRAPH
ToTHE
Portland Daily Press.
The Rebel Raid into Maryland.
Re Occupation of Frederick Jy the
Federal Troops.
Rebels Crossing the Potomac with their
Plumber.
Gen. Franklin and Staff Passing South.
BALTIMORE. July IL

BALTIMORE, July II.
The American has received information
from Frederick that the rebels yesterday were
again driven out of that place, and that the
old flag again floats over it.
About . O'Clock yesterday forenoon diyis
ion of Coles cavalry came dashing in and a
hght took place in the streets between our
troops and small rebel guard left there OF
only 100 men. The rebel captain was killed
and the balance of the rebels driven out and
pursued in the direction of Monocacy. The
rebels had demanded a contribution of 10000
In greenbacks for not interfering with citizens
and their property. The money was paid and
the rebels neither molested persons or proper
W. The only property destroyed was the
Government stables, which were fired on.
During the time OF the rebel possession of the
town foraglng parties went out into the coun
try aud brought in droves OF cattle, pi gs and
sheep. At times the main streets were liter
orally filed with horses aud cattle, all OF
which were driven across the Potomac into
Virginia.
Ny informant learnt that Bradley johnson
had crossed the pike at Canals Manor at A.
NJ. yesterday with an immense train of cap
tured horses, going towards the Potomac. As
he had command of the raiders in this vicinity
it may be presumed that they have all gone
towards the Potomac. The rebels did very
sHGut uttndSt W tue mOuOCdSl luH UIluSt III
was so strong.
The conductor of the 8 A. Nj. Washington
train reports that there had been no fighting
up to the time he left. At l2.45 p. NJ. the
telegraph was cut.
learn from Annapolis junction that the
retels obtained possession Of the road at Bells-
vile and Badensburg about Z. Al, and up
to the latest advices still held it, amusing
themselves by destroying the bridges and
tearing up the track. They are said to be in
considerable force.
There is no evidence OF the appearance of
any rebel forces, even OF gnerillas, in Balti
more county. All has been quiet around the
city to-day. The work of Strengthening the
Qualifications is progressing with great energy
under Gen. Ord's direction.
Gov. Bradford has issued proclamation
calling out the entire militia force of the city,
who will proceed to the defences tomorrow.
We lerrn that $50 of Gilmore's band arriv-
ed at Townstown last night returning from
the burning of Gunpowder bridge They had
with them in carriages, Gen. Franklin aud
staff. They remained until midnight They
had a slight skirmish with our pickets near
Sheppard asylum and one of our men was
killed or captured.
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Democratic Conventions.

INDIANAPOLIS, July u.
The Democratic State Convention met here
to-day and nominated Joseph L. Mcdonald
for Governor, David Turpie for Lieut.. Cover
nor, and for the balance of the ticket, incud-
ing the Judge of the Supreme Court, the
present incumbents. The indications are that
that the platform viii embrace moderate
war policy.
rscsoiuuons were passed by the convention
this afternoon denouncing arbitrary arrests and
the suspension of the habeas corpus, suppress
sion of newspapers and general policy of the
National and State governments, favoring
speedy peace and prompt payments OF soldiers
and complimenting the troops.
A resolution endorsing Vallandigham and
pledgiug the State to stand by him TO the last,
amid much confusion was rejected and a sub
stitule adopted pledging the democracy to
maintain civil and personal liberty at ali haz-
ards.
MONTPELIER, VI, July II.
The Democratic State Convention, for the
nomination of candidates for State officers
and two electors at large, was held in this
place to-day.
John Cain OF Rutland, was chosen chair
man, and C. A. Badger of Randolph, and Wal
do Brigham of Hyde Park, Secretaries.
Speeches were made by Hon. Timothy p.
Redield and others.
The nominees of the convention are as fol-
lows:
For Goyernor-Hon. T. z. Redfeld of
Montpelier.
Lieut. Governor-Chas. n. Davenport of
Wilmington.
Treasurer-Robert Mcormsby Of Bradford.
Electors at Large-E. Chamberlain of Cal
adonia County, and J. J. Deavitt OF Franklin
County.
a series of resolutions, mainly devoted to
denunciations of the present administration,
we're adopted.
About 250 persons were present.
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AnniyersarY at Westbrook Seminar,

The anniversary exercises Of Westbrook
Seminary, took place yesterday at the Semi
nary Chapel, and were highly credtable to
the young ladies and gentlemen participating
10 them, and to the accomplished principal,
MIR. McCollester, aud his assistants-and We
could but rejoice that we have in our neigh
borhood an institution of learning of this
grade, so well conducted and so literally pat
ronized.
The pieces were well written and vel de-
llvered, especially, we may say, the compost
tons read by the graduating class of young
ladies, one of whom-tthesyoung lady from
Kendall's Mills who read paper on $50
ciety," in which she said that God when He
made the world, said it was good, and when
he made man he said it was good, but when
he made woman, said it was rery good-Te-
minded US of Grace Greenwood, as well In
her person. as in her quiet humor.
The Grafton by Rev. Mr.. Dillingham;, was
able and eloquent, and the poem by Mr.. f.
w. Brakeman Of this city-now a member OF
Watervile College-contained many fine pas
sages, and was, altogether, production OF
more than ordinary merit
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New Buildings-0ommenced or Oontem
plated,

Messrs. Benz. Stevens and Isaac Jackson are
building block of two dwelling houses, on
High street, SO feet by IS, three stories high.
The mason work is done by c. H. Steward d
Co., and the carpenter work by Mr.. Colley.
Messrs. S. c. & G. NJ. Chase have nearly
completed the mason work on the Morton
Block, on Congress street. This block is three
stories high, and has five stores, which are to
be finished in modern style. The upper stories
are to be finished for dwelling houses, offices.
and halls. 1t is built by Hon. j. b. Brown
The Messrs. Chase have also nearly completed
double house on Carleton street, built Tor
themselves, for which they would not refuse
good offer. They are also building houses Tor
Capt. Inman and for William p. Chase, on the
Promenade-these are to be elegant buildings.
Hon. J. b. Brown is making an addition to
his residence, in portion of which is to be
picture gallery.
Mr.. Drown Is building a store on CONNER
cia street, between Union and Widgery's
whar@. "A feet front and "A feet back, and
three stories high.
Hugh Dolan is finishing the machine shop
formerly occupied by Mr. Winslow, on the
corner of Fore and Union streets, into stores
and dwellings, making some six or eight stores
and as many tenements.
William II. Stephenson is building an addi-
ton to his beautiful residence on State street
Mr.. Joseph S. York is building a two story
house on Atlantic street, of modern architec-
ture.
Messrs. s. c. & G. NJ. Chase have contract
for building an engine house for the Kennebec
& Portland Railroad Company, at the ter
minus of their road, in this city, near the
Boston depot.
DIR. Heald is building two story addition to
the brick house recently purchased by him
on Congress street.
The Engine house and Ward room on Nun
JOY Hin is nearly completed. 1t is a neat and
substantial building.
The work on the new Custom House, OF
which mention has been made, will be com
meRced Immediately.
Mr.. William Davis is putting up two story
house on Munjoy street.
Quite number of persons, who were in
tending to build the present year, are hesitat-
ing on account OF the scarcity of materials
and high price of labor.
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A HANDSOME VEHIcLE.-Mr. Magner, the
celebrated hosse-tamer, returned from the
Eastward last week. ami made his appearance
in our streets last evening with his famous
stallion attached to the handsomest buggy
that has ever been seen in our streets.
The vehicle was made at the carriage man.
ufactory of C. P. Kimball, Esq. 1t is one of
the cricket style. and weighs but 1s2 pounds
all complete. The finish Of it is of the finest
order; the painting of the body is so perfect
IL glistens like mirror, and it has all the lat
est improvements of axles, springs and fills.
In short, it Is as complete and pretty turn
out as can be got up anywhere, and reflects
credit upon the builder. 1t is furnished with
a light water proof covering, that can be
thrown over the body and seat in rainy, mud
Sy or dusty weather, and thus preserve the
beautiful painting from injury.
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The Ecclesiastical Council and Rev. Mr..
Walton.


The affairs of the Third Parish lorthodox
Congregational church, in this city, have en-
crossed much attention for several days past.
The church and parish, with a remarkable de-
gree of unanimity, invited Rev. ]. Walton,
of Albany, n. Y, to become their pastor.
The time was appointed for his installation,
and an ecclesiastical council convened to ex-
anime the candidate for installation honors.
The council met pursuant TO invitation, but
the examination proving unsatisfactory, they
declined to proceed and consummate the
new pastoral relation. 1t has been stated in
our columns that the action of the council
was based, in part at least, upon the alleged
unsoundness OF the candidate on fundamen-
tai doctrines of Christian Faith, but we have
not been able TO ascertain definitely the points
at issue. The Christian Mirror of this week,
however, affords some light upon this matter,
and we quote from it as follows:
Although the council see no reason TO doubt
the personal piety of the candidate, or his sin
cere desire TO know the truth,-yet, as his
views on several fundamental doctrines differ
widely from those generally held by the Con-
gfegatlonaI Nhufcn OF New England ana
taught, as is believed, by the Word of GOD,
and as his mind is coniessedly unsettled on
several important points, thereupon resolved
unanimously:
That the council is not satisfied with the ex-
animation and cannot proceed to the installa-
iion of the candidate.
We understand that the candidate affirmed
his belief that Christians and Christian
ministers, in proportion TO their faith, are as
really inspired as were the prophets aud
apostles, aud that this inspiration is as author
tative to themselves as is the word of God.
That God dwells in every Christian ia some
such sense IS he dwelt in Christ.
That the punishment OF the wicked may
not be eternal, but end in anaihilalion, and
that heather and Others not having had the
privilege on earth, may in another world have
the offer of salvation.
The candidate also gave the council to I'M
derstand that his views had undergone great
change during the last year, as the result OF
an interview with some Christian friend.
On several important points he distinctly
stated that his mind was not made up.
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Ice Cream Ice Cream
At Browns
Oyster and Ice Cream Saloon,
No. I52 and I54 Exchange ST.,
Opposite the international House.
mayTdtf
A Few Words about the Portland Healing
Institute.

FENHE treatment pursu toe above named In.
Il stiiute. commenced october 1853, by Dir. mum
phrey 1. Packer OF Cambridge, aud is now no long
er matter of experiment. The Dr., althf ugh
stranger TO the citizens of Portland, has gradually
but silently won his way TO the hearts Of the peopl
without word Of CONNIE gd4tion from single per-
not from any want of names which might have been
used as references, such rs the iollowiDg:-nev. l.
A Eaton. hon Alfred Anthony of Providence,
l., A 4. Newton. formerly editor Of Spiritual Age
l.. Monroe Prof. oil El0eution, Boston, but the DIR
very modestly preferred to wait until he could give
the people OF Portland some home testimony, beiiev
ing tlat his efforts would be appreciated due time
such now appears to be the case beyond the expec-
tation of the DR. him elf II there are any sho are
now doubling whether they had better put them.
selvs under tbs care othe Or and receive the treat
meni pursued at the Institute we, citizens of Port
land, cordially invite all such To call upon us ane
learn more fully What we know OF the Or. and the
treatment pursued by him and his wife l. nus
now be remembered that Mrs s Packer has be-
come permanently associated with the Or in the la
bors o his profession. This lady brings with her
the expesi fence of more than eleven years practice
with disease which aili cted only the female organ
I'm. To her is committed the OF the EemaI.
Department Those desiring further information
invited TO call on the subscribers st the Inst
tute corner of Congress and Chestnut streets near
New Chy Hall.
G. l. Cook, IS Paris street
MR. MRS FRANCIS III. CHAsE, SO Brown ST.,
JANE P. McCoLLoUGH. IS Mode street,
l.. \. DANIELS, IL Myrtle street
Portland, June "a 1894 -Iuk ~ y VI fp
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CONFIRMATION of Capture of Gen. Franklin.

Confirmation of Capture of Gen. Franklin.
HAvRE DE GRACE, July 18th.
There is no doubt of the capture of Gen.
Franklin, which is confirmed by Lieut.. Col.
Mitchell, who was present at the time and af-
forwards escaped.
The rebels have destroyer $50 feet Of Gun
powder bridge, including the draw and soc
feet more were partially destroyed The re-
pairers expect to finish their work within four
days or Il week.
The construction train returned safely this
evening, the railroad and telegraph men hav-
ing accomplished their objects.
The steamer Lancaster which started last
night Tor Baltimore, has been ordered back
tonight.
1t is probable that the steamer Maryland
will also be used By the government for the
transportation of troops.
The rebels only destroyed only about one
dozen telegraph poles at Magnolia.
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AUCTION SALES.
e. NJ. PArrES. AUcrIoNEER. u Exchange st.
Fu. niiure nj Auction.

III "wednesday. July 18th. NJ II o'clock A NJ We
-, shall sell the Furniture In HOUSE No 2O7 Gun.
,. otrS.t directly opposite the loot Brown
sass'' consisting Of Sofas stuffed Chat Reckless
ps y, nofk and Extension Tabses, thamter sets.
% Aus. mar Mat resses, Phi VS., CARPETS, Mir
LUCE sry, : lass Tin and Wooden wsIe Re-
sn,Dra Soek psior Al Cook stoves. with he
july12-dtd ~
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Netc YorE Market.

n
Cotton-sales 800 bales at i 6SdI 20 for middling
uplands.
Elour-sales 10 coo bbls; State and Western 25G
SOC lower; State 10 10 Southern dull; sales 900 Db,
at II 759 so; Canada 25d40c lower; sales 700 bbls
at IL 50al3 %
wheat-ssles go goo bushels; Chicago Spring "a
s; milwaukee club a2e0; keu Winter IVES
tern 62a2 81
Corn-closed dull; sales 1900 bush; new mixed
Western 62dl 60.
oats-duii; sales Canada at esa1 90.
Beef-duli.
Pork-lower; sales 1900 bbls; new mess 46 0oq
as 70.
Iard-dull, sales 500 bbls at 2Ola2llc.
Butter-frm; ate at 3Td4Sc.
Whiskey-heayy; saies 40 bbls at 70 al "a
sugar-sales AZ hhds Muscovado % d2Sc.
Naval Stores-quiet.
Petroeum-easier crude 53a57c; refined SO G95c
Freights to Liverpcol-steady.
wool-sAles 1900 lbs medium to prime fleece at
coat 10.
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From the Southwest.

ST.. LOUIS, July u.
Brig. Gen, Pell, of the colored recruits Of
Missouri, has been ordered TO the field with a
brigade Of negro troops. Gen. Ewing will
have charge of negro recruiting in the State,
and will prosecute the work with the greatest
vigor.
Gen. Rosecrans' order No. 10T is being very
generally responded to throughout the State.
Citizens are organizing for sell-defenee, and a
determination is everywhere manifested to
pnt down bashwhacking and plundering.
The Olive street Hotel was burnt last night.
Loss $4,000; insured 5000.
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VANAMBUReH's MESAGARIE.-Thep people
witness this grand caravan, which will exhib-
1t here on Monday and Tuesday next So
large collection of animals, and in such good
condition has never been seen in this State
They are gathered from the four quarters OF
the globe, aud it win be the most attractive
show, as well as the most interesting, that has
ever been seen in Portland.
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LEGERDEMAIN.-Prof. Mazzoni, as will be
noticed by his advertisement, opens his enter
tainments of legerdemain at Lancaster Hall
this evening. In addition to the fun to be de-
rived from his magical tricks, he will disirib-
ute large number OF gifts to those who may
be fortunate enough to draw numbers from
the wheel.
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Runners ceneernina wasni.aton.

PHILADELPHIA, July IL.
The widest rumors are atoat here of the
capture of Washington.
NEW YORK, July II.
There is probably no truth in the Philadel-
phia story about the capture of Washington.
BALTIMORE. July l2-5 p. NJ.
Nothing is known of the state of affairs at
Washington. All the wires are down.
Later.-We have nothing from Washington
but street rumors. No dispatches, no papers,
no trains.
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Municipal Court,-July IL,

Patrick Deehan, charged with keeping gun
powder, contrary to the regulations made by
the city for the safe keeping of the same,
pleaded not guilty, and waived an examina-
ton. He recognized in the sum of $500 for
his appearance at the July term Of the Su-
preme Judicial Court. Messrs. Sweat and
Cleayes appeared for the defendant.
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TEMPERANcE.-Mr John Mofiatt, we'll
known and deservedly popular Temperance
Lecturer, OF Canada West, viii address the
citizens Of Portland on the subject of Tenn
perance, al the new City Hall, en- Sunday es e
ming next. Mr.. Monatt IS an earnest and elo-
quent speaker, and an honest and ardent
laborer in the cause. We hope to see grand
rally of those who may or may not be inter-
estea in the question.
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- IHILADkLPHIA, July II.
Intelligence reached here to-day that the
wounded on the battlefield at Monocacy were
uncared for. A special train left this evening
for Gettysburg with fourteen delegates of the
Christian Commission and ninety-two boxes
of stores. The Central railroad furnishes
transportation to Gettysburg, whence the
Commission send stores TO the battle field.
Everything that is possible will be done for
sufferers.
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To a. Editor Of he Press

To he Editor Of the Press:
As it is now pretty well understood by all
that the Government is in want of men just At
&C., in Maryland, it has been generally talked
on the street that it would be good plan to
raise regiment or battalion of young mer-
chants for thirty or sixty days, and tender the
same to the Government. If the right ones
would start paper there is no doubt but it
would succeed in two or three days. Why
not have paper started and left at the Mer-
chants Exchange with good names at the
head. You've MERCHANT.
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Tnri0uS Items.

New YORK, July II.
The Saith N. Y. regiment left this evening
in a transport for Washington, accompanied
by gunboat.
The schooner Howard, from Cat Island has
arrived and reports that she was captured on
the 10th inst. by the pirate Florida, and bond
ed for $4,000. Sixty-two persons captured
from other vessels were put aboard and landed
at Cape Nav,
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PORTLAND Council No. l, U. l.. of A., will
hold its regular meeting this evening, at s
o'clock, at the usual place. The question Of
changing the evening of the meetings of the
council, will come up for consideration.
PER ORDER.
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CoMFoRTABLE.-In this hot weather, when
a person does not wish to walk mile tor his
dinner, he can be accommodated at Barnum's
in Temple Street Saloon, where the best of
yiands are served up and the walters are oblig-
ing and attentive.
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GoRHAM SEMINARY.-We have received
the catalogue of this institution for the year
1854, from which we gather that the Seminary
was never in more favorable condition The
whole number of pupils during the year end
ing July 18th was AIS. The Board OF Isstruc-
ton consists of J. p. Webb. A. NJ, Principal,
Miss II. E. Douglass, Preceptress, Miss A. l..
Speed, Preceptress for the Summer Term, and
a competent corps of teachers and assistants
in various branches.
The annual examination will take place this
afternoon and tomorrow. twill be, as usual,
very interesting occasion.
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EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE.-The 44th An
nual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, in the Diocese of Maine, meets at St.
Marks Church, Augusta, on Wednesday and
Thursday of this week.
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Portland COmpan,-.-yotice.

1fHE Stakeholder of the Portland Company are
Il hereby notified that the annual NEE ing ofthe
CORPORATE will be 1held at the Office Of the Com
pany, at their works, on Tuesday the 26lh day OF
July inst, at O'Clock in the afternoon for the fol
lowing purposes
Ito hear and act on Reports OF Directors ana
Treasurer.
TO choose Directors for the ensuing year.
$40 act ON any other business that may come
before the meeting.
JOSEPH c. NOTES, Clerk.
Portland. July 9th, iS64-dtd
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VALUABLE REAL EsTATE.-The sale OF
the Jordan property on Commercial, York,
State and Park streets, will take place to-day,
at L o'clock, on the premises. This is the
most valuable property that has been offered
at auction in this city tor many years. and it
affords an excellent opportunity for capitalists
TO make good investment. See advertise
mont