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The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27
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EVENING PAPERS.
kentucky P0iifies-The Union Men Stand Ju
Lincoln,

kentucky Poiities-The Union Men Stand by
Lincoln.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 70.
The Democratic Union State Convention
met here to-day. Hon. james Guthrie was
chosen President Four delegates at large
and two additional from each Congressional
District were appointed to represent Ken
lucky in the the Chicago Convention. The
electoral ticket was also selected.
The Republican Convention met at noon in
Mozart Hall. Fifty-six counties were repre-
sented. Hon. G. n. Williams was appointed
President. Among the speakers was Il. j.
Breckenridge. He said he should vote for
President Lincoln and nobody else, if made a
DELEGATE to Baltimore. He was rapturously
applauded and appointed one of the delegates
at large. Two from each Congressional Dis
trict were also appointed. The Convention
passed the following resolution:
Resoloed-That the Union men of Ken
lucky in convention assembled, favor the pres
ervation and maintenance of the Union, the
supremacy of the Constitution, and destruc-
ton of the rebellion, without any regard to
what it may cost.
The proceedings OF the Convention were
harmonious and enthusiastic.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

FUNERAL oBsEoIEs.-The funeral of Capt.
Joseph Z. Walker will take place from the
Central Church at half past two o'clock this
afternoon. We have before mentioned his
death, and his efficiency in raising company
for the 7th Maine Regiment. He entered the
service 10 the summer of 1861, and has been
In all the battles of The Army Of the Potomac
except two-and when those were fought he
was in Baltimore, sick and confined TO the
hospital. Patriotic and brave, he was fore
most in the fight, and fell while leading on his
men in a charge upon the rebels. His only
wish was that he might be permitted 10 enter
Richmond with our victorious army. This
boon God thought best not TO grant him, but
called him to mansions above His death is a
heavy blow to his family and friends.
Should 1t storm this afternoon the funeral
services will postponed until the same hour
tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27
Rebel attack on UiIson,s Landing
Rebels Repulsed in Great Disorder.
FORTRESS MONROE. May o

FORTRESS MONROE, May %.
The mail boat Thomas Powell has arrived
from Bermuda Landing, and reports all quiet
at the front.
The steamer George Washington, from
Bermuda Landing, reports that yesterday af-
ternoon, at O'Clock, Fitz Hugh Lee with
1000 cavalry attacked our garrison at Wilson's
Landing, and came near overpowering our
forces. though they fought valiantly with the
the aid Of one gunboat. AT 4 o'clock rein
forcements arrived from Fort Powhattan, and
the fight continued with great severity until
7 o'clock, when the enemy were repused in
great disorder, leaving 200 or 800 wounded on
the field. Our loss was lorty wounded. The
steamers George Washington, Mayflower and
Snwanee were fired into, wounding the cap
tain and mate of the Mayflower. We had hut
one man killed on the lleld, and one died COM
ing down the river. One rebel major was
killed and ten captured. including one negro.
Gen. Devens has nearly recovered his health
and will rejoin his command Immediately.
Twelve rebel prisoners have arrived from
White House, including two wounded lieu
tenants who were captured by Gen. Sheridan
last Saturday on Pamunkey river.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

THE MILITARY CAsE.-Yesterday Lieut..
Jacob C. Main, whose case we mentioned in
our issues of Wednesdaysand Thursday, was
brought before Judge Ware on writ of ha-
beas corpus. Messrs. E. & F. Fox appeared
for the petitioner, and George L. b. jackson,
Esq, Assistant U. S. District Attorney for
Government.
After statement of the case by counsel for
petitioner, Mr.. jackson said he had no evil
dence 10 offer and no objection to make to the
discharge of Main, Judge Ware then order.
ed Lieut.. Main to be discharged.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

GEN. WADswoRrH's SENTIMENTs.-The
lamented Gen. Wadsworth gave utterance to
the following sentiment on slavery, just be-
fore his death. 1t is worthy of being remem-
bered:
81 have come to the conclusion that we can
never have true peace until slavery is ut
terly abolished. Any settlement short OF
that will only be an armistice. 1t will be Sc
we're ordeal to pass through, but we had bet
ter meet 1t manfully than to leave canker-
lug sore for our children"
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

AMERICAN INSTITUTE. An organization
has been in existence Tor several years, CON-
posed of teachers Of schools in different states
for the purpose Of holding conventions aud
discussing matters connected with education
al pursuits, and comparing notes in reference
to the comparative merits of the different sys-
tens OF teaching. 1t is proposed to hold such
convention in this State, and gentleman
from Boston is now here to make the neces-
sary arrangements. By the advice of a gen.
tleman in this neighborhood, he passed through
Portland to Augusta, TO find better aceommo-
cations than here, but will not complete his
arrangements before returning. lie will be at
the Preble House this morning, and we hope
he may be induced to report in favor of hold
ing the Convention in Portland. In point of
hall, hotel and railroad accommodations,
there is no place 10 the State that will begin
TO compare with this city.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

THE TRIAL TRIP OF THE LADY LANG
About 10 O'Clock yesterday, the new steamer
Lady Lang, Capt. Roix, made a second trial
trip, going as far as what is called the "half-
way rock" Capt. Spear, who is one of the
principal owners of the steamer, expressed
himself perfectly satisfied with her movement
and speed. She is staunch boat, thoroughly
built, her machinery working admirably. Her
speed is about the same as that of the Harvest
Moon, and her capacity nearly equal to that
boat, which, while she was on the Bangor
route, was a.general favorite. The Lady Lang
will run in connection with the Boston rail-
road, leaving for Bangor tonight after the ar
rival of the evening train. The time of her
arrival and departure has not been permanent
ly fixed, but will be in the course of next week
Those having business on the Bangor route
have reason TO congratulate themselves on the
fact that one of the best boats of her size is to
be put on the route, that has ever run on our
waters, with as good commander as ever stood
on quarter deck.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27
PORTLAND and VICTNITY.
U. S. Commissioners Court.

wM. H. CLIFFORD, ESQ, COMMISSIONER.
Justin Jacobs, of Boston, was brought be-
fore the Commissioner yesterday, on COM
plant charging bin with eniicing men to de-
sert from this State for the purpose of being
enlisted in another State. He was ready 10
proceed with the examination; but at the
suggestion of counsel for Government the
Commissioner adjourned the examination to
IL o'clock Friday, and Jacobs gave bail In the
sum of $500, for bis appearance at that time.
George E. b. jackson, Asst u. S. District
Attorney for Government; Messrs. K. & F..
Fox for respondent.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

sV Western capitalists are in New York
seeking field hands among German and Irish
emigrants.
sE- Rev. DIR. Cobb, for twenty-five years
an editor in Boston, has retired from the ed
itorial chair of the Trumpet and Freeman.
syGen. Meade has purchased handsome
house in Philadelphia. He's entitled to one,
aud we hope ere long he will occupy it in
peace and domestic bliss.
If The Seventy-fourth Annual Conven-
ton of the Protestant Episcopal Church in
the Di cese of Vermont will be held on the
sg- Alden P. Knowlton, of wilbraham,
has a cat that frequently goes TO pond near
his house, and catches fish by jumping
from the bank and securing them with her
paws.
sv We are laid under obligations by some
kind friend at Washington, for a bound vol
ume of the "Report of the Secretary Of the
Navy in relation to Armored Vessels" 1t is
very valuable book Of over COO pages.
sy- Rev. Sylvanus Cobb, d. D., of Boston,
has prepared and published new common
tary on. the New Testament Dr. Cobb is a
,rr;,ar or r,,oh on,;nonoa
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is selected as the Architect Sorry for that
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,roro 90 aos,ro, ,ho cone,so. a.
iui ghoS1 "ouid forever haunt US. But we
could lay that ghost as easily as pullet could
Law an egg.-lLou. Journal
70 one Oh .he queer Things at the splritu-
al convention in Sew 1ofK was series OF
Ies t.. seh1 ~ oy cohcourse OF departed
spirits, announcing the present constitution
calii,s conven,;on Of ,g nro oeJ o, anu anu
9th Of September to nominate for the Presl.
dency.
sH- In Mexico city there are three thea
tres, the largest of which will seat tive thous-
and five hundred persons. The Emperor Max
ipilian intends, however, to have grand op-
cipality, besides granting an annual subyen-
ton of 100000 francs, have sent a special agent
to Europe to engage artists.
~T John N. Andrews. so notorious :, the
riots In New York last summer has hoo,
tried for his offences on that occas;o, and
sentenced IN three wears in the pen,,on,;.r
He nleaded in eour, immn,;,y fro,,,
nm the ground thu. ba had rich, 60 ,.o.
sneecb.
MANUFACTURING We ara or.,,aoa %
learn that james f. Hirst, Esq, Is building a
n nem " ss n.ii AZ 9aoa'ts'.ne' 70 DC OF
by him AZ that place a wear or two 400 Tbe
new mill will be connected with the one al
Teaay punt: AT oaoattisviile, Liyermore
onara,ions are he;na n WI a''ig
Journal.
syFThe marketmen In the vicinity Of
Richmond are afraid to visit the city lest they
should be caught up and employed in its de-
fence. Gov. Smith had to make proclamation
that they should not be arrested for sucb mr.
poses, and that they might come to market
as usual. Such is the state of affairs in and
around Richmond. "The way of the trans
gressor is hard"
10 Some of Grants wounded soldiers
have been guilty of gross barbarism-the
Advertiser would say. When they came into
Fredericksburg a rebel Lieutenant there ON
leave of absence, commenced capturing them
as prisoners, to be sent within the rebel lines
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

- . we" IUhh, MAY 70.
The Tribune's dispatch says rebel prisoners
state that Lees whole army was moving
through Hanover Junction, but when the in
telligence reached them that Gen. Grant-was
moving toward the North Anna, portions Of
Longstreets and Hills corps were sent to
dispute the passage of the river. Although
their resistance was sharp, our troops forced
their way over and pushed the rebels back
mile, sustaining but very little damage.
rebel bearer of dispatches was captured.
His dispatches show that Lee is falling back
on Richmond. The rebel army is in a panic.
This is little too extravagant to tally with
Mr.. Stanton's dispatch to Gen. Dix
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

NEW YORK, May 90.
The intercepted correspondence between
the French Consuls at Tampico and Matamo-
ras contains interesting information of Next
can affairs.
Gen. Uraga had refused the armistice pro-
posed by the French Gen. Bazine, and issued
a proclamation declaring his intention to fight
to the last. The Regency, while waiting the
arrival Of the new Emperor had expelled
thirteen members OF the Council of State
charged with being members of the church
party.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

SPRAGUE G. BLANcHARD's MINsTRELs.-
This excellent troupe is meeting with excel
lent success at their new Opera House at Ian
caster Hall. This is the Sth week of the sea-
son and promises to be the most successful.
This evening Mr.. Harry Baker the Balladist
of the Company, has a benefit aud has present
ed to the public one OF the best programmes
that has been given in this city for some time.
Mr.. A. Poppenberg the leader of the 18th
Band, stationed at Fort Preble, has volunteer
ed his services on this occasion,-also Mons.
Valletti from n. York who viii dance the
Sailors Hornpipe; the Trained Dog Scott will
be introduced by his master, and perform
many wonderful tricks. We hope our citizens
will turn ont and give Mr.. Baker benefit, for
he well deserves it. Messrs. McAyoy and
Remington appear in their great acts in the
"Power of Music" and Prof. Xoniphon the
Three Legged Man dances Polka and High
land Fling. The programme to conclude
with the laughable farce entitled the Block
ade Runners. If you want to have a good
laugh go to Lancaster Hall tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27
Ne.c York Market.


Cotton-lc bets RI Gales 1900 bales at 001l OF Tor
middlng uplands.
Flour-receipts - bbls sales / 500 bbis: State
aud Western less active; Super State 7000ydT IS;
Extra do % az so; choice do 40a7 5O Round
Hoop Ohio do 60n7 rs; choice : 70ooS 40; Super
fine Western Z 00a1 Extra do 250T 40; South
ern quiet; sales 900 bbs; Mixed to good 50tas 90;
Fancy and extra 05al0 rs; Canada easier;
sales $50 bbls; common Extra Z 25a e 50; extra
good to choice as as %.
Wheat-dull and dropping; sales 20 600 bushels;
Chicago Spring 5Tt0l S. milwaukee club COO
65; Amber MilwauEee 6lal So; Winter Red Wes-
tern 70dl IS; Amber Mich gan IS 81 70.
Corn-queit and firm; sales 1900 bushels mixed
Western go
0ats-1d3c higher; Gales at s. 9sIc.
Beef-quets.
Pork-hgher; sales $500 bbls.
Lard-sales $500 bbls at 2al4i
Butter-hrm.
whiskey-firmer: saes 2s0O bbls at i 2TJ4l so.
Rice-dull at iGll!c for Rangoon.
Sugar-actve; sales $50 hhds; Muscoyado 163la
17lc.
Cohee-Quiet.
Naval StoreI-quiet and steady.
Freights to Liserpoo-more active.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27
kentucky Democratic Union State Coarea-
ftOn.

LOUISVILLE. KY, May 20.
The Democratic Union State Convention,
at its last nights session, passed resolutions
confirming the principles affirmed by the
Democratic State Convention at Louisville
March 18th, 1868, and expressing adherence
OF all attempts 10 pervert the war from It's
legitimate purpose. as declared by Congress
at the beginning, Is to use the power OF the
nation under fanatic bidding to infict fanatic
vengeance; that the re-establishment and en-
forcement Of the Constitution would be the
greatest triumph and yindication of man. ca
pacity for self government; that the doctrine
that the States, In which an armed insurrec-
ton has conspired against the United States
Government, have ceased to be States. and
shall be held, in the ultimate defeat OF that
insurrection as territories or subugated prov
inces, ought to be rebuked and condemned,
and that the only object of the war ought to
be to subjugate the armed insurrection, and
to re-establish the supremacy of the Constitu-
ton; unqualiiedly condemning the policy of
enlisting negroes; declaring that the people
cannot submit TO the suppression of the free
dom of discussion and freedom of elections
and remain free; expressing preference of
Gen. Mcclellan for President and Gov. Bram-
lette for Vice President, and instructing their
delegates to the Chicago convention to vote
as unite in that convention as a majority of
them may decide. After speeches from Lieut.
Gov Jacob NJ. Hanson, Gen. Hueston and Mr..
Ward, the convention at a late hour adj burned
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

NEW Book. Messrs. Bailey & Noyes
have received the History of the Admins
tration of President Lincoln, including his
speeches, letters, addresses. proclamatons and
messages, with preliminary sketch of his
life, by Henry j. Raymond. Published by J..
G. Derby & N c. Miller, New York" This
work will be read with interest by all those
who are loyal to the government and are in
favor of sustaining the administration.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27
official Dispatch from Secretary stanton.

! W AsHINGTUN, MAY 70.
To MAJ. Gen. Dir dispatches from Gen.
Grant this morning informs the Department
that the rebel army still holds a strong posi-
ton between the North and South Anna
rivers, where there forces appear to be con-
centrated. 1t will probably require two or
three days to develope his operations, which
are not now proper subject for publication
The 9th corps has been concentrated with the
army of the Potomac.
No dispatches have been received from any
other field of operations.
(Signed) EDw. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary OF War.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

ngr We call attention to the sale of Bohe-
milan dry goods at Galt's Block by Ii. Bailey
d Co., at 10 o'clock this morning. In addi-
tion to those advertised they have another
class of goods to offer which the divers have
never reached.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

RAILWAY ACCIDENTAL passenger train
on the Grand Trunk Railway ran off the track
at Oxford yesterday. In getting it on to the
track drag chain broke, striking one of the
employees of the road, Mr.. Noyes of South
Paris, in the leg, breaking it in two or three
places.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

ASSAULT. Patrick Lynch, while in state
OF intoxication yesterday afternoon, assaulted
his wife, beating her pretty severely and tear
ing the clothes from her body. Officer Gerts
interfered, arrested the man and took him to
the lookup. He was obliged to handeuif the
fellow before he would submit.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

SE@ We learn that gentleman from Mas
sachusetts has been in consultation with the
Board Of Trade in relation to establishing n
large shoe factory in this city, where all the
most improved machinery is to be introduced.
Capitalists in Massachusetts are ready to take
a portion Of the stock.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

sD- We learn that Frederick Douglass,
who was engaged to speak in Mechanics Hall
next Sabbath, is very sick at his home in
Rochester N. Y, we regret this much, as
many will be'greatly disappointed who had an
tlclpated listening 20 him on that day
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

NEw YORK, May 26
The Heralds Havana correspondent says
information has been received from st. Do
mingo, stating that a counter revolution had
broken out in the Provinces OF Ciabo among
the insurgents, that the Spanish flag had been
hoisted in several places, and a number in in
surgent leaders shot.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27
House and Lot al Aucr,o.-

w sheI sell on Friday, May 2y, at 3 o'ceek =.
the north rly half of one and half sforv
T VIII prick basement. AZ on Munigy street
aus mouse = IN very good order; good water mar
and very des rable iCr his class of fersns. s
ooesesuIancy. The lot is good one about 25 Nv
~ lse.. aie positive, the owner being . non resi-
c,ear-terms easy fVfe'S' in4o
,o HENRY BAILEY & CO., Auc.iOpser..
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

CORRECTION. In the notice yesterday OF
the Ladies Leyee the net proceeds should
have been $4,000, aud of the Afghan pre-
scented by Mrs. Stafford it should have been
said that itnetted a very handsome sum. The
Afghan that sold for $4,000 was made by the
ladies of the Circle. the materials having been
presented by individuals.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

SALE OF REAL ESTATE. Henry Bailey,
e. Co. sold at auction yesterday, the house and
lot on Sherbrooke street owned by S. r. Leav-
lit Esq. 1t was purchased by William Y
Jones for $500.
Mr. Jones also purchased the house lot ad-
journing, on the corner ofSherbrooke and Wa
terville streets, (sold at the same time) for
$1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

New YORK, May 20.
Washington special dispatches state that
portions of troops in the forts near Washing
ton have been sent to the front.
Col. Lowell, of the Mass. cavalry, is keep
ing patrol for guerrillas.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27
RemoraI of founded Soldiers from Freder-
icksJurg.


PHILADELPHIA, May 20.
The Bulletin has the following special dis
patch from Washington, dated 18th The
steamer State of Maine arrived this morning
with about 400 wounded soldiers from Port
Royal.
There were but 1900 wounded at Freder-
icksburg yesterday. All the stores, &C., at
that point were rapidly brought off, and prob
ably to-day that place is completely emptied.
The State of Maine reports that no guer-
rillas or distractions were encountered along
the Rappahannock, our gunboats being very
vigilant.
Since o'clock yesterday a number of boats
loaded with wounded have arrived. These
wounded were all taken on board at Acquia
Creek, having been brought down from Fred
ericksburg by railroad.
The steamers Keyport and Lizzie Walker
are at Fredericksburg taking on board those
unable to be removed by railroad.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

PORTLAND COUNCIL Nod U. l.. A. will
hold its regular meeting this friday evening
at the usual place and hour.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27
valuable Store ON Portland pier
Al Auction.

4 TUESDAY, MAY III. at o'clock r. NJ ON the
~ premises, shall sell at auction he thrss s,.e
wooden store No Portland Ter with the land
snuer ~ ana rs wharf privileges This sfor. was
Is IN good general repair-and apparently sound a.
na Inc wharf IL oEe OF the beat IN the city sub-
s.auai IN ns stfucture-in excellent rel aif-een-
iraly loeatsd and abundance OF water
Ihere is no safer property TO invest mopex Am
man wharf, property: none in Portland so diafeult
SnDs,4a sale posnise no postpoDement--tit an
HENRY BAILEY CO.. AucrrosxrRs.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27
Maine Central Railroad Company

TaEAsuRER's OFFICE.
Water,ille, May Gath, 1854
DERSoNS holding Stock in the old Androscog-
l. gin aud kennebec or Penobseot and kennebec
Railroad Company. or Stock Bonds, nor due, in
And and Ken. Railroad Company will please have
the same converted into Stock of the Maine Cont al
Railroad Company f0rthtcith, as persons holding
Stock in the former Companies will not be permit
ted TO ride free or 10 rOte at the annual meeting
Remember and sign transfer on the back of old Ger
thcates, and sana twenty five cents for Revenue
Stamps on each Certificate wanted
BY order of the Directors.
may 25d3w j, NYE, Treasurer,
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

LOUISVILLE, May 20.
Yesterdays Nashville Union says Gen. Sher-
man has flanked Atlanta on the west, taking
the road TO Dallas and Paulding The Union
has no particulars of the movements.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

lB-Persons wishing to purchase U. s. Ten
Forty Bonds may obtain them at the First
National Bank 10 this city.
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27

New YORK, May 26.
The Herald's Washington dispatch states
that Messrs. ChandNf and Voorhees,, men,
beers Of Congress, had fight in the National
Hotel yesterday
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27
Damaged Goods ar Auctio.-

IN Friday, May ~, at 10 O'Clock N A. No q
- tats Block, we shall a small invoice Of Goods
rom the wrecked steamer bohemian, copsistirr OF
1nneenngs, Linens, failors' Trimmings, Hosiery.
Dress foods, Merchandise Miscellaneous Pile. &e
HENRY BAILEY co, Auctioneers'
The Portland daily press., 1864-05-27
AUCTION SALES.
Rich 5ewcIry M AUCTION.

w sIaii ,e'i At auctidn this day, Thursday. Nav
~ aid iiaay, May Y CONNER Gin z at o'cPk
=. ~ each Gay, large and valuable insoics ~
Iyewe1ry' consstil OF Ladies sets Bracelets Pins
Ear Kings, Chains Sleeve Buttons Coral Jett 80
onyx sets Scarf Pins Black, W bite and RED y sIss.
EAr Liaes est and La lee Lsl6siis ffil Lsn,.
ma, la.r est ehA rs, Nc, &c. comprising enc or the
pes. as.or'ments OF Jewelry. and the beet goods
ever offered in THE market s'
mays HENRY BAlLEYA ca Ar..,.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-02

New YORK, August The Chattanooga
Gazette of the 9Th says the following dis.
patch was received there the day previous to
The battle ofthe 22d which was very severe
The enemy attacked us seven times, and were
each time repu ulsed. Our loss $500 men aud
ten guns. The known loss ofthe rebels is mors
than three thousand We captured over two
thousands prisoners also IL stands Of colors
and ever 5000 stand of arms, The total loss
OF the enemy in killed, wounded and missing
cannot fall short of 10 or 1000
In the battle of the 20lh, their loss was at
least 5000, Our army is right on Atlanta,
and in good condition