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COMMUNICATIONS.
Letter from the Blockading squadron.
DoBAY SOUND, Ca, U. S. S. Huron,
April s, 1864.

DoBAY SOUND, Ia, u. ,. ,. Huron,
April s, 1864.
TO the Editor Of The Press:
Although our life is far from one of activi-
ty We feel that, in enduring voluntary ex-
lie from the comforts of home, confined with
in the narrow limits of a gunboat for two
years, with only mail enthusiastically, we
are entitled to some credit for patriotism
The Huron has been in commission twenty
seven months doing blockade duty in the
South Atlantic Squadron, during which time
she has been more fortunate than any other
vessel on the coast, having captured alone
six blockaders,-someo OF them very valuable
ran ashore and sunk five, and assisted in
the capture of seven in which she shares
making as good record for two years as any
one can show.
We are now stationed at the mouth of the
Altamaha river, in Dobay Sound, about fif-
teen miles from Darien. We came here five
months ago, and since that time have captur-
ed one steamer, the Chatham, bound out with
cotton, and two schooners, the Defy Nassau
and Sophia, bound in with assorted cargoes,
very valuable. We have also run on shore
and destroyed the sch. Sylvanus, bound in
with cargo of liquors and merchandise.
Hardly day passes but one or more refu-
gees escape from the main land and arrive
safely on board. For the last two months we
have received the Savannah papers quite reg
from the Georgia regiments stationed near
there and doing picket duty on the coast.
When the sight OF the old flag and the
thought of Uncle Sans rations are an incen-
tive 10 leave the Confederate sham and star
vation, they can't resist Only the other day
the Chaplain, Captain and Lieut.. in the 9Th
Georgia, deserted and came off TO the "Iodo-
. ma few miles above us. The Captains
company of about eighty men were on picket.
The Chaplain came down TO the shore to get
some oysters, but thought he could get better
North. The same night these officers were de-
serting to the Lodona, three oftheir men were
dadling long dug OUT down Dobay Sound
10 the Huron, and imagine their surprise to
learn that their officers had beat them several
hours. One private from the same regiment
came on board the Huron with his wife and
child, very destitute, and instead of being
shot or hung and his wife insulted as they
were told they would be treated, room was
parted off with canvass for them they messed
In the steerage on invitation of the steerage
officers, and were sent North rejoicing, with
good clothes and seyenty-1ye dollars OF Uncle
Sans currency in their pockets.
The Huron's officers are - +. ii. Baker,
Lieut. Commander, comd'g; VIM. Mills, Mas
ter and Executive officer; w. Ii. Baldwin. do.
Chas. Stewart, Paymaster; Chas. p. Roebuck,
Chief Engineer; S. B. Kenney, Asst. Surgeon;
Messrs. Connor and Henderson, ensigns.
Each officer will receive very handsome
share of prize money. II you wish you can
hear from us again. for we shall have another
prize soon. Yours, PORTLAND.
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HAyE now been before the public for nearly .
II year. They are universally pronounced the
neatest and best fitting collars extznt.
The upper edge presents perfect curve. free nom
the angles noticed in all other eoliars.
The cravat causes no Fuckers on the inside fthe
turn-down collar, they are AS SMOOTH INSIDE
AS OUTsIDE,-and therefore perfectly free and
easy TO the neck.
The 6arotie Collar has a smooth and evenly an
ished edge both sfDRs.
ThessCollars not simply nat pieces Of paper
cut in the form of a collar, but are MoLpEp AND
SHAPE Pr NECK.
They made In sNoKelty' Tor turn-down styieliu
every halfsi from ~ - inches, and "Enreha,"
Tor Garotte. from 10 20 II inches; and packed m
" solid sine In neat blue cartons, containing loo
each also In smaller ones of 10 esch.-the latter
very handy package for Travellers, Army and Navy
Oihcers. 4 81
rx- EVERY COLLAR Is stamped "GRArs
PATENT NODDED COLLAR"
Sold by all dealers in Mems Furnishing Goods
The Trade supplied BY HATCH. JOHNSON CO
importers aud Wholesale Dealers In Mems Furnish-
ing Goods and Umbrellas 81 DkvoxsRrRE ST., Bos-
TON. Mass. mch22 eod3m
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Contngious Diseases.

Chapter l4th, Sections 30 aud 81, of the Revised
Statutes
SECT. 80 when any disease dangerous to the
public health exists in town. the municipal officers
shall use all possible care to prevent its spread and
to give public notice of infected places to travellers
by displaying red flags at proper distances and by
all other means most efectual, in their Judgment,
for the common safety.
SECT. 81. When householder or physician knows
that person under his care Is taken sick of any
such disease he shall immediately give notice there
of TO the municipal officers of the town where such
person is and If he neglects II he shall forfeit not
less than ten. nor more than thirty dollars.
The above law will be strictly enforced
JOHN y, HEALD,
febl2tmayl City Marshal and Health Oficer.
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JOHNS, COAL.

ARn TONS Stove size, at 19s Commercial 81.
fOO tRichardsons Wharf, Portland.
The undersigned has sold the Johns Coal for nine
years last past. II has given general satisfaction
Where there fair draft no coal excels for
cooking use.
Other varieties, TO wit;
LEHIGH, Sugar Loaf. and Hazleton.
SCHUYLkILL, wv Ash.) Locust Mountain.
Also, the Diamond.
CUMBERLAND COAL. prime article for
Smiths use.
EY-Ali coal from this wharf. viii be sent In good
order. carefully picked and screened.
mch3 iseodtf JAMES III. BAKER.
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II Fl r 3 e s TT
Re-Opened.

rIvHE Photograph Galleries. No. 50 Middle street.,
II Portland, having been thoroughly refitted and
supplied with all the latest improvements are now
open for the accommodation Of the public.
The proprietor Is prepared TO supply his former
customers and all who may give him cali, with pic
tures of every description. executed In the best man.
ner and at reasonable prices.
HY Particular attention given to copying
A. 8. DAVIS, Proprietor.
Portland. July 80. ls6s. dit
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TO SHIP BUILDERS.

p. s. C j. b. HUCkINS,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS. and Wholesale and
~ retail dealers in SHIP TIMBER AsD PLANK.
Have for sale at their Wharf. CENTRAL SQUARE.
East BOSTON. $50 900 Locasf and Oak Treeaasls.
2.0O0 HaekHsafaek knees planed. Also WHITE OAK
PLANK and TIMEER. CHESTNUT BOARDS and PLANK
WHIrx PINE DKcK-PLANx. re- Particular at
tcntion paid 10 Furnishing OAK Plank by the Cargo.
mch2f d3m
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WANTS, LOST, FOUND
ROarfl Wanted

IN private family, or where but fsw boarders are
i takeo. for a gentleman, vile and daughter. Fair
Accommodation and moderate charges. Would
furnish room if desirable Inquire of G. D., at No.
95, Commercial ct. apr23 eodlws
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Copartnership Notice.

TUvHE undersigned have this day formed copart.
IL nership under the name and style of BRAD-
LEY. MOULTON R0GEHS, for the purpose Of
carrying on the Flour. Grain and Provision bust
ness, at 50 Commercial Street, Thomas Block
R0BT. BRADLEY,
q. NJ. MOuLTON,
ap2 DIFF A. G.. ROGERS.
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State of Maine
Bible society of Maine.

FINuE annual meeting of this Society will be held
i 1.-THE Rooms ofthe Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION, in Temple street, on Thursday. the nth
day ofMay, A, D.. 1864. ALLEN HAINEs,
apl6tf Recording see'g.
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Wanted Immediately.

DARE opportunities fer bu! iness are offered at
III 22s, Congress st. Ifyou want and meao bus
iness don't neglect for single day to investigate
apra3df E CHAPMAN, JR.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Hanson Block, Middle ST.. No. l6l

Scholarships good in any part of the United States
ne Principal has had 20 years experience; is always
the spot, and attends to his business and prom
ises, during the past 10 years, pains shall be
spared Ia the future. Five hundred references OF
the fret class business men, with many others OF te
city, will testify TO the practical utility capacions-
ness and completeness of my systems and manner
of tesching and citizens of other cities have testified
to the same. Diplomas will be awarded for thor
ough courses. Able Assistants secured. Bartletts
Plan, the founder of Commercial Colleges, strictly
adhered to as regards not copying. Certain timer
will be devoted to Commercial Law elucidations.-
Come all who have failed TO be taught business
handwriting and will guarantee TO you success.
Applications solicited for Accountants. Separate in
struction given. Students can enter any time. Sep
arate rooms for Ladies. Tuition reasonable. Intri-
cate accounts adjusted Ladies and Gentlemen that
desire TO take lessons full separate course,
In either Book Keeping, Navigation, Commercial
Law, Photography, Higher Mathematics, Civil En-.
cheering, Surveying Native Business Writing,
Commercial Arithmetic. Correspondence, Card
Marking, land teaching from printed copies and
Text Books will be avoided please call, or address
the Principal. X. N.BR0WN.
Portland. 0ct.2, 1853 oc29 eod6eowl
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Notice.

nRuG CLERK WANTED. One that has hadropa
~ OF two years experiences, preferred Apply ~
No las CongTessst ct, isttt
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A Nd persons desirous Of Real Estate Investments.
N the following property is offered at good bargains.
% Houses at prices from sl5o0 to $1,000.
100 6ouse Lots at prices from 500 to 5000
200o Feet of water front suitable for wharves Ship
yards, Manufacturing Sites, fronting deep water
with nne spring OF water adjacent thereto and
portion Of II adjoining the Grand Trunk Rail Road
rom which fre ght may be deposited the premises.
mehl7 3m MOSES GOULD. "A Middle St.
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dissolution.

THE Copartuership ofJ SrEVEN & CO, isthis
i dag dissolved by mutual consent. All Persons
indebt tod are requested TO maze immediate paw ment
to either partner. JOSHUA STEVENS.
April O. 1864 Z. II. HASKELL.
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Wanted.

Female Pastry Cook at Dsrtons oyster Saloon.
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5000 Reward.
Wanted.

Uyo an experienced American Woman, desiring
good home, q sit uation is offered as housekeep-
er in a small family where she would be treated as
one. She would be required TO take charge of and
do the cooking and ehamberwork, see TO the wash-
woman, and do the ironing. The work in the
whole would be light. Pay 80 per week. In
quire So Exchange St.
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COpartnership.

I'VE have this day formed Copartners hip in the
w name of SHURTLEFF CO, and will car
ry on the Wood and Coal business. Also Watering
the Streets JOSHUA STEVENS.
April Il. 1884. SIMEON SHURILEFF
II 3w
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DissoIution of Copartnershtp.

FUyHE eopartnership heretofore existing between
Il tho subscribers. under the name aud style OF
Brsdley webb, Is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. ROBERT BRADLEY,
NJ. q. WEBB.
rINHE copartnership heretofore existing between
l. the undersigned is this day dsssoyedbs mutual
consent. &. NJ. MOuLTON,
A G. ROGERS.
The Portland daily press., 1864-04-28

WE would inform the Ladies' of Portland and
w vicinity that We have the largest and best
sortment offered In this cite We do not intend
TO get up any competition with our neighbors, but
being connected with OF the largest msnufac-
tories in the country we feel fully assured should
the ladies favor with call and are desirous of
obulSning anything in our line. we can suit them,
both in style and price. They will also find retired
apartments much desired in fitting this class Of
goods. apr22 div l.. b. FOL.LETTE.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-04-21
PLYMOUTH INDIANA THURSDAY APRIL o. 1861

should be perfected as soon as possible.
1t was not only willing to go back to
Plymouth Rock and jamestown, but want
ed to go there. Its religion is politics, and
its politics religion. Its ideal for the fu-
ture is "Fifth Monarchy "a reign of
the Saints; and the process by which it is
to be accomplished. Beecher's Baptism of
Blood, by means of which the land is at
once to be purged and the wicked exter-
minated. Under the influence of the spir-
it, where the means are not at hand to kill
by violence, it would slowly murder by
taxation. 1t may be thought that with
this highly sublinatcd state Of the relig-
ious susceptibilities, a propensity for cent
percent, note-shaving and stock operations
is incompatible; but this is mistake
The pious brigands of Italy ''partake" be-
fore they go upon arobbing expedition, and
never forget to lay portion of their spois
upon The holy shrines which they encoun-
ter-Cn Enquirer
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-04-21
Negro Equality i'm a Blooming
Conditions.

The miseegcnators may congratulate
themselves that their promised land is al
ready in sight. In the United States
Senate on Thursday, on motion of Mr..
Wilkinson of Minnesota, the word white
was stricken out of the bill establishing a
temporary government for the new Terri
tory of Montana" This cflectually brings
the negro on an equality with the white
inhabitant, and enables both races to CO.
habit alike, and alike under the organic
law. In this view Of this promising new
Territory, would it not be more appropri-
ate to name it ''MiscegcniaF" 1t is 4
more euphoneous title than the one pro
posed Senator Sumner desired to know
the meaning of the name Montana" lie
would labor under no Ignorance in that
respect if the name We suggest should be
selectcd-[N Y. Herald.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-04-21
The Financial Situation.

Much uneasiness is felt in administra-
ton circles respecting the condition of the
national finances Another large issue OF
currency is now probable. since it is felt
that even with the amount now out, il is
impossible to prevent gold going to 200
and upward, and one or two hundred millions
more will not make matters much worse. The
government is now spending two millions
per day Its receipts from loans, taxes,
and customs are less than one million per
day The ten-forty loan docs not sell be
cause people feel that they have already
lent the government as much as they can
without putting ''too many eggs IN bas-
ket." and the national debt is now mount
ing up so rapidly that the most sanguine
begin to admit that it can never be paid,
but that the best that can be hoped for is,
that it will be only partially repudiatcd by
being founded in government bond bear
ing three per cent, interest.-[W Washington
Correspondence, April 5th.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-04-21

BE careful, girls, how you fall in love
with the young men. 1t often happens,
that, no sooner are your hearts theirs than
theirs are no longer yours.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-04-21
8usiness 9ireftotu.
Il. X. Time Tables.
p Ft. w, & G.. H. e. Time Table.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT

DEPARTURE OF TRAINS FROM PLYMOUTH STATION
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-04-21
Things Financial.
From the New I York Day Book.

LIZ is pretty generally conceded now, that
the only hope of the war party in the
North rests on starving out, or breaking
down, or exhausting the food resources of
the South, and thereby forcing them to
submission, through their sheer inability
to furnish subsistence for themselves and
their armies, from their own resources.
On the other hand, if they cannot be
starved out, it is not denied by the intclli-
gent portion of the north war men that this
war can be kept up for ten years, and that
if thus prolonged, it will not cost this por-
ton of the country less than one thousand
millions Il year, at the lowest sum, and as
each succeeding year of national debt
brings increased initiation, the cost of sup
porting an army and navy becomes yearly
greater, and a ten years war would pile up
debt which is only expressed by the sum
of. forty Mousond millions If doHors To
speculate upon such result is not so Wis
ionary as it would seem at glance The
banners of the northern war party are in
scribcd fight to the last Those of the
South read also fight to the last" Now,
one the other must give way. The
South through the lack of food and raj
mcnt, or the North through lack of money.
for it is cureacy which is to close the war
on this side of Mason and Dixon's line. I'M
less starvation closes il on the other.
When the Washington government tell the
people Of the North that the floating ST.
600, 100000 United States currency must
be invested in United States bonds at ) per
cent, within sixty days, or it will be reduc-
ed IN value every succeeding month after
that date, the people will conclude that it
ls about time to let the South 90. The
Davis government have retired five hun
dred millions of their currency by this pc
culiar, and rather questionable method but
the war party is stronger than ever. in fact
there appears to be no other party in that
section. The South are done with luxu-
ries; they have nothing left but the neces-
sarics of life, but Of those there appears to
be 10 lack Not SO with us; We never in
the whole history OF the country, were so
luxurious, never so fairly rolled in wealth
never lavished money to such an extent
never made huge fortunes so rapidly, never
spent them SO freely. Should we be reduc-
ed, could we be reduced to point where
we would be obliged to abandon the luxu-
ries Of life for an hour in order to prosecute
this war, peace some sort Of peace. would
be had ere the hour was up. This war
with Us is a sordid, merccnary. brutal and
devllsh spirit, but the great mass of It's
supporters think it pays when it is sup
posed not to pay, it will be stopped AS
for patriotism, or that offensive Euro
pean importation now substituted for it, so
popular with the war party, loyalty" q
term smacking of courts, and crowns, and
thrones, and moral rottenncsss-to be loyal
is to be seduced into the army by the sum
of tivehundred dollars. or to hold fat war
contract worth ffty-thousand dollars a
year.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-04-21

Money is plenty at ;. per cent, with good
collaterals, but not easy to spectators who
have nothing more tangible than 'stocks y
to deposit. Money lenders are shy of Wall
street securities
Speculation still runs high Everything e
sells. Mining stocks are caught up rapid
ly, and new bubbles Of this sort are caueh
at with great avidity, because they are sup
posed to present better chance for mar
gin. Old stocks of all kinds are up too
nigh for the outsiders to indulge in. The
late decision Of the Supreme Court of the
United States in the case of the Quick
silver Mine" of California, will put millions
into the pockets of the lucky holders OF
that stock. Wall street is us crazy this
week as ever; anything sells, and although
immense losses are made by the spasmodic
tumble Of certain lancics weekly, and
scores of used up spectators crawl on
badly smashed up the sight does not at
ali intimidate the outsiders; hundreds
rush in to take their places and get Grip
pied in turn.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-04-21

The Washington correspondent of the
New York WorH says:
"There is excellent authority for the
statement that Generals Buell., McCook
ana Crittcnden will soon be assigned to
commands in the West"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-04-21

Pythagoras swore by air and water. A
good many people now swear by brandy
=
and water,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-04-21
Now Africa.

II is said that Sumner is about to intro
ducc resolution into the Senate to change
the name of the United States to New Af-
rica.-Erchange.
That would be very appropriate des-
ignation for the country under the Aboli-
ton policy that is now being pursued.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-04-21

There is no hope for the rebel leaders
but in the defeat of Abraham Lincoln
Evansville Journal.
We would much rather have Lincoln
Tor the President of the United States. than
the candidate of the conservative party
Richmond (Va.) Dispatch, strong, snd
leading rebel newspaper
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-04-21
Libby PrisOnENetv Years Eve,
,63. 81.

Twas twelve O'Clock. Within my prison dreary,
My head upon my haud-sitting so weary,
Scanning the future, musinG upon the past,
Ponderng The fate that here my lot is cast,
The hoarse cry of the sentry, pacing his beat,
Wakens the echoes of the silent street;
"All is WE'LL"
All, is it so NJ fellow captivcs sleeping
" here the barred window strictest watch is
keeping,
Dream of home, and wife, and prattling child
OF the sequestered vale. the mountain Wild
Tell me, when cruel morn shall break again,
Wilt thou repeat the sentinel's refrain;
Cali is well ~
And then my country, wounded, pale and bleeding,
Thy children deaf TO fond mothers pleading
Stabbng with cruel hate the nurturng breast,
To which their infancy in love was pres'c-
Recount thy wrongs thy many sorrows name;
Then to the nation-if thou canst-proclaim:
"All is we'll 20
But through the clouds the sun is slowly breaking
I1o pc from her long deep sleep is awakening:
Speed the time Father when the bow Of peace
Spanning the gulf, shall bid the tempest cease
When foemen, clasping each other by the hand,
Shall shout together in united land
cali is we'll
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-04-21

AN ERR0R.-At christening, while a
minister was making the certificate, he for
got the date, and happened to say, "Lct
me see, this is the thrtieth?" "Thc thir-
tieth - exclaimed the indignant mother;
"indeed, but it's only the eleventh"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-07-07

A BOuse AVID LOT FoK sALB IN OLIVER STREET
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bAHaFQ street fursfih Que II
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WHITNEY HOusE-BRoADwAy. CORNER or
w Twelfth street ON the European plan, Meals FUR.
nsnsd BY tho IL desired, Table diets atd ~ opsa
al night