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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-05

WARRINGTON, Feb. 4.
The Navy Department has received a COM
munication from Rear Admiral Lee, dated
Jan. 9th, in which he says:
1T affords me pleasure to report to the De-
partment that the promise made by Acting
Master VIM. G. Brown, commanding the bark
Restless, at the conclusion OF his report con-
corning the destruction of the extensive salt
works in the vicinity of ST. Andrews Bay,
viz: that he would complete the work SO
handsomely begun, appears to have been kept
He reports that he went on board the stern
wheel steamer Bloomer with officers and AZ
men belonging to the Restless and proceeded
up the bay, against very unfavorable circum-
stances of darkness, wind and tide, some ten
miles above st. Andrews, and destroyed some
ninety additional salt works, together with all
the boilers, kettles and buildings attached to
them; whereupon the enemy commenced the
destruction of two hundred more which were
in advance OF our parties, thus saving us from
all further trouble, except skirting along the
bay for the distance of fifteen miles to make
sure the work Of destruction had been well
performed by them. Deserters from Captains
Anderson and Robnson's companies report
ed subsequently that both officers and men
had broken up and gone home, As the destruc-
ton Of the salt works, which they were order
ed to guard, had been so complete, and six of
them have emitted in the navy, after taking the
oath Of allegiance"
Information has been received at the Navy
Department of the capture of the following
blockade runners:
On the 18th of Dec. the rebel sch. Caroline
Gertrude, loaded with cotton, was captured in
st. Mary's Bay, Florida, by the the armed
boats OF the u. 5. steamer Stars and Stripes.
The sch. was aground when captured. Four
teen prisoners were captured. After taking
out forty-three bales of cotton, and having
sharp engagement with the enemy's cavalry,
finding they could not save the vessel they set
her on fire 10 prevent her falling into our
hands and she with the balance OF her cargo
was totally destroyed.
On the 18th of Jan. the Stars and Stripes
captured in the same locality the steamer
Laura Jane, from st. John, N. b., and pur-
porting to be from Havana, loaded with mer-
chandise and cigars. Five persons were found
on board, the Capt. aud fifteen others having
escaped in boat. The IT, S. steamer Hen
drick Hudson was also engaged in chase az
ter this prize. She went with the cotton cap
tured on the Caroline Gertrude to Key West
for adjudication.
The U. S. supply steamer Uuion cut out
and captured the Confederate steamer Nav
flower, on the 14th Of JAM, south of TAMPA
Bay, Florida, bound to Havana, with seventy
five bales of cotton. When discovered she
was secreted in Sarasota Pass with steam up
ready to steam out, and was cut out by three
boats. Ten prisoers were taken, the Captain
and two Engineers having escaped. The May
flower is described as an old and almost
worthless vessel. She was towed into Key
West where her cargo was condemned by the
United States Marshal and ordered North on
| the Union.
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RECRUITING. = Capt. A. NJ. Benson, for
merly Of the Maine It'll, has opened a recruit
ing Office in the Fox Block, No. 2,second story,
where he is raising recruits for Bakers fam
Gus Cavalry. Capt B. is frst-rate officer,
and has 4 commission in this corps. As the
number TO he recruited is limited, those who
wish to secure situation in this popular
Cavalry must make application Immediately.
ments
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M. L. A..

M. L. A.
A Regular Meeting of this Association will be
IA held at their rooms. Saturday, Feb. 6th 1854
at u O'Clock p NJ, precisely, at which time the fol-
10 ing question will be up for discussion:
Resoired, That the interests of the Country de-
mand the reelection of ABRAHAM LINCOLN A.
President the United States.
All, G. T. Jose, Neg, c. Ii. Haskell,
d H. +. Furnish. q" Chas Ii Fling
The above named gentlemen have accepted the
positions assigned them and the discussion will pos
iiively take place.
The public cordially invited.
Per order,
feb4 dtd GEO. II. SMARDON, Rec. Sec.
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Nec York Items.

NEW OKk, FeU 4.
A letter has been received from Governor
Seymour, expressing the hope that all officials
viii unite in giving proper receptions to re-
turning regiments.
The 6lst, SD and Goth regiments have been
ordered to the field and leave to-day.
j.. IL. Weaver, substitute broker, for en-
listing boy and appropriating the bounty,
was to day sent to Fort lafayette by General
Dix.
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CITY.OF PORTLAND,

February g. 1854
IN been made By the Mayor and Aldermen for the
purpose of Vaccination of the inhabi ants of this
city at the Portland Dispensxry'' office. over Ed
ward Mason's Drug Store, entrance on Federal
rect. where all persons unable TO pay 10. that SER
vice can have the same performed gratuitously.
Sunda'
Dr. Thomas Foster. City Physician, has also been
employed to vacciaste the scholAss OF the several
schools in the city.
feb4 d4w Per order.
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rINHE Spring Term will commence Feb 18TH
i Board can be had at Russell Hall" with the
teachers. The Classics, Modern Languages, Music,
Drawing, Penmanship, and "New Gy mi astics are
taught by permanent board of teachers. Lee
lures will be given upon the Natural Sciences and
Normal Glass be formed. Mrs. Hoyt will lake
charge OF the Primary Department. Address the
Principal. r. s. HoYf, or
January 80. 1854. JAMES BATES, Secretary.
feb4 eod2w&w2w6
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MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.
Supreme Judicial Court.

JANUARY TERM-DAvIs, j., PRESIDING.
THURsDAY.-The case of the North Ber-
wick Co. VS.. New England Fire and Marine
Insurance Co., of Hartford, Connecticut, was
given to the jury after an impartial charge
by Judge Davis. The jury were out about
an hour, when they returned with a verdict for
plantifffor IS, $685. ,thewhole amount claimed,
with interest.
No. 443 Jonathan E. Brown VS.. Rufus
Gibbs.
Assumpsit for labor in defendants wooden
mill at Bridgton, SO nights and 2 days, for
which plaintiff alleges there is a balance due
ofabout $500. The defense is that the regu-
lations of the mill, Of which plaintiff had
knowledge, requires two weeks notice 10 the
proprietor when an operative is. about to leave;
and that such notice was not given defendant
by plaintiff in consequence of which he for
feits the pay due him. Also that the con-
tract with plaintiff was not per diem one,
but so much for every 100 lbs, of warp worked.
The verdict was for the defendant.
Ms. e. F. ]. Littleheld. S. NJ. Harmon.
F&F. Fox.
No. 4s5-Michael Wall vs. Richard r. Rob
inson, appellant.
Assumpsit on a bill of 1851 for demijohns,
jugs and kegs. Defendant denies having re-
ceiyed all the articles charged in plaintiffs
bill, and AYERS that he gave him credit on ac-
count for what articles he did receive. Yer
dict for defendent.
Verrill. Shepley d Dana.
The Judge gave notice that ii no case was
ready for trial in the morning, he should com
mence calling the docket, beginning ct No.
600.
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HARBoR FoRTIrIcATIoNs. A dispatch
from Washington states that the Fertilization
Appropriation bill, as reported, adopts the es-
innate for the harbor defenses of Portland,
but reduces, somewhat, the estimates for the
other Notifications In New England.
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LIST OF SURGEONS APPOINTED TO EXAMINE
U. S. PENSIONERS IN THE STATE OF MAINE
WIN. C. Robinson, Thomas A.. Foster, Port
land; Nathaniel Pease, Bridgton; T. S. Foster,
Brunswick; Alonzo Garcelon, Lewiston; Ed
ward N. Mayo, Houlton; John N. Houghton,
Phillips; P. II. Harding, Ellsworth; James B.
Bell, Augusta; Stephen Whtmore, Gardiner |;
Chas N. Germaine, Rockland; John B. Walk
er, Union: Alden Blossom, Boothbay VIM. A.
Rust, So. Paris; james C. Weston, Ralph X.
Jones, Bangor; Moses S. Wilson, Lincoln Jno
Benson, Newport; Benjamin johnson, Dover;
John M. Cook, Foxcroft; Israel Putnam, Bath !;
John Robbins, Jr., Norridgewock; Charles NJ.
Snow, Skowhegan; John G. Brooks, Belfast !;
Samuel B. Hunter, Cherryheld; L. P. Babb,
Eastport; A. g. Peabody, Machias; Charles E.
Swan, Calais; Theodore II. Jewett, So. Ber-
wick; John l.. Allen, Saco.
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TO Rnilrond Comernctors.

FyVHE Portland and kennebec Railroad Company
Il will receive proposals until the tenth oil the
present month, for grading that portion Of theiP
new track which lies between the mouth of the Cum
berland and oxford Canal and the intersection Of
their present track north Of Danferth street. In
Portland.
Also for masonry for the abutments Of q Bridge
across Dsnforth street, and for tho wood work or
said bridge.
Prop sails for the whole. any part of said work
will be considered the Company Teservipg the right
d. EN- expedient.
Specifications, with profile OF the work. may be
seen at the ONCE Of the Engineer, near the gas
works. O. j. MOVES
Engineer Of T.. Z K H. Co.
Portland Feb 2, 1854 feb3 az vtfsha
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XXXVIII O0NGREES--First Session.
WASHINGTON, Feb. A.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Various petitions and memorials were pre-
sented.
A resolution was adopted, requesting the
President to furnish the correspondence rela-
tive to the reciprocity treaty with the Sand
witch Islands.
A resolution was adopted, instfucting the
Secretary of the Interior to sell all the public
books and documents in his possession.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, the joint resolu-
ton equalizing the pay of soldiers in the u.
5. Army was taken up.
Mr.. Wilson explained at length the griev-
ances suffered by colored troops.
Messrs. Fessenden and CONFESS opposed any
retrospective legislation in behalf of the col
ored troops.
Mr.. CONFESS introduced an amendment,
placing the colored troops on similar foot
ing with the white troops, after the passage of
this act
The debate was continued at considerable
length.
On motion of Mr.. Fessenden, the revenue
bill was taken up.
Mr.. Hendrick moved an amendment, in
sorting 40 cents per gallon instead of 10 cents
on liquors distilled and sold or removed for
consumption or sale after July 18th, 1854, and
40 cents instead of so cents after Jan. 1st,
1865. He supported his amendment at length.
Mr.. Fessenden said we should tax articles
to obtain revenue according to what they
would bear, as the tax on liquor would fall on
the consumer wherever il was used.
Mr.. Hendricks amendment was rejected.
Mr.. Doolittle moved to recommit the bill,
with Instructions to report a proviso, taxing
liquors on hand prior to July LIST 20 cents per
gallon. Reected-14 against 20.
The bill, as amended by the Finance Com
mittee, was then passed.
ftpr an eypcutiva session tho ConafA ad-
journed until Monday.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Stevens, of Pa, reported bill making
appropriations for the construction, preserva-
ton and repair Of Notifications and defences
for the year ending June, 1886.
Mr.. Kasson, of Iowa, introduced bill re-
lating to the capture of cotton and the dispo-
sition thereof Referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
The Printing Committee reported in favor
Of printing 10000 copies of the foreign cor
respondence, for the use of the State Depart
ment.
Mr.. Davis, Of Nd, and Mr.. Pomeroy, of n.
T., advocated the resolution as important, not
only to enlightcn foreign nations, but our own
countrymen.
Messrs. Washburn, of ILL.,, Stevens. Of Pa,
and others, opposedit The resolution passed,
there being only II nays.
A resolution was adopted, calling on the
Secretary of the Navy for the report of thu
Advisory Board Of 1862, with all the accom-
panying documents, instructions, testimony,
memorials, protests, &C., connected Herewith.
On motion of Mr.. Noble, of Ohio, the Com
mittee on Pensions was instructed TO consider
the propriety Of giving bounty lands to all the
soldiers of the present war.
The House resumed the consideration of
the amendatory connscation bill.
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BOARD OF TRADK-Members are remind
cd that their meeting stands adjourned to this
evening, at IL o'clock, when the subject of
supplying the city with pure water comes up
for discussion, by assignment.
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Eighteen men were enlist
ed in this city yesterday. About fifty have
been enlisted this week towards the quota of
our city. Most of them have gone into Bak-
ers Independent Cavalry.
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BY TELEGRAPH
TOrHE
Portland Daily Press.
Especial Dispatch to the Pressl
Two More Regiments TO be Raised
in this State.

AUGUSTA, Feb 4. 1864.
Gov. Cony has been authorized by the War
Department to raise two new Infantry Regi-
ments In this State-the 31st and 32d-imme-
diately. Col. yarney, of Bangor, will COM
mand one, and Col. Wentworth, of Kittery,
the other. The papers will be made out and
the work of enlisting for these regiments will
be proceeded with forthwith. HELIos
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Dividend.

ON and after this day. dividend of Two Dollara
" per share-less Government tax-will be paid
the stock. in Federal currency of the Atlantic
st Lawrence Railroad Company to shareholders of
record on the 3lst of Deceu Der last.
CHAS. Il. BARRETT, Treasurer.
Office Of Atlantic & ST. Laurence Railroad Co.
Portland, Feb. A. 1864 eod2wis
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MECHANICS DEDATE.-The debate by the
members of the Mechanics Association, on
capital punishment, viii be resumed this eve
ming at the Library Room. The public are
invited.
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MECHANICS AssEMBLIEs.-This friday
evening, at Mechanics Hall, will be the second
night Of the second course. Patrons take
notice.
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nv Rev. Robert CoIlver of Chicago ga,

"a Rev. Robert Collyer, of Chicago, gave
the sixth Of The Independent Course of Lee
lures last evening. He gave clear and truth
full description of the men and women who
settled New England, spoke Of the manifest
destiny of this great nation in spite of all the
attempts to deride and destroy it; therefore
Abraham Lincoln would be the next Presi-
dent; said some very amusing things of Nc
Clellan, pitched into the whole nest of Cop
perheads without mercy. lie presented very
encouraging view OF the mission OF the war
was confident the North would triumph, and
its triumph would be the downfall of slavery
that not slave would be found from one end
Of the country to the other. Mr.. G. is an earn
est, eloquent speaker, with enough of the
Scotch accent to render his voice musical,
who feels the deepest interest in the progress
of the war, and that its close shall be the death
knell Of slavery. He was repeatedly and
warmly applauded, especially when alluding
to Lincoln, Butler and Grant, and in his des-
cription of Copperhead. Mr.. Shaw's quar-
tette club sung with electric effect beautiful
and patriotic pieces at the commencement and
close.
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From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, Feb. B.
Three rebel prisoners and two refugees ar
rived from Yorktown this morning.
Lieut.. Col. j. McLane has, at his own re-
quest, been relieved from duty as Chief Com
missary of the department, and ordered to re-
port at Washington.
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- -Consumption and Catarrh. and all diseases Of
the Throat and Lungs successfully treated by lNaA
LArloN, By q. MoRsE, NJ. D.,
suls62 cod Corner Smith and Congress sts.
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Maine Telegraph Company.

FUvHE stockholders Of the Maine Telegraph Com
u pany are hereby notified to meet at the o1nce Of
the American Telegraph Company in Bangor on
TUESDAY. the sixteenth tlGthl day Of February
next at ten ol O'Clock In the forenoon to act upon
offer Of the American Telegraph Company 10
purchase the stock Of the Maine Telegraph Com.
pany, under the provisions of their lease TO said
American Telegraph Company; and.
To act upon any and all questions growing out OF
the provisions of said lease.
BY order of the Directors
WM. p. MERRILL, Secretary.
Portland, Jan. rs, 1854. jaa26 daw
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Mr.. MAGNETS ExHIBITIoN.-The exhibit
ton of Mr. Wagner, last evening, at Robin
sons Riding Academy, of his system of train
ing horses, was very interesting, and attract
ed a large audience. He tried his power, with
success, on several horses. 1t required but
few moments for him to have complete con-
troll over each one, and the audience testified
their appreciation by repeated applause.
At the request of those present, Mr.. Mag
ner will give another exhibition this evening.
at the same place, This will be the last one
in this city, as his engagements in other plac-
es will oblige him to leave tomorrow. To-
night he wishes to have two young horses, and
one or two regular halter pullers, old sinners;
also the most vicious and unmanagable horses
that can be produced. He will show the effect
Of bis system of training upon each one, and
much instruction and fun may be anticipated.
Tickets Of admission can be obtained at the
Preble House or at the door in the evening
Performance 10 commence at 7 IL O'Clock.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

OFfIcE OF THE CoMPTRoLLERo OF THE CuRRKxCY,)
Washington, January 20, 1854
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence presented
'" othe undersigned, il has been made to appear
that the
First National Bank Of Portland,
in the County of Cumberland and State Of Maine,
has been duly organized under and according to
the requirements Of the act of Congress, entitled
can act to provide national currency secured BY
pledge Of United States Stocks and to provide for
the circulation and redemption thereof" approved
February rs. 1853. and has complied with all the pro.
visions Of said act required to DO complied with be.
fore commencing the business of Banning
Now THEREFORE I, HueH McCULLocm, Comp.
treer of the Currency, do hereby certify that the
First National Bank Of Portland, County of Cum.
berland and State of Maine, Is authorized to com.
mence the business of Banking under the act afore.
said.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, witness my hand and
seal of office, this twenty -ninth day of January,
1854.
(sEALoF HUGH McCULLOCH,
Comptroller Of the Currency.
ST. JOHN SMITH, President
WILLIAM EDWARD GOULD, Cashier.
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STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION,
-oF THE
Maine Mutual Fire Insurance Co.,
GORHAM, ME.
roE THE YEAR ENDING JANUARY 10, 1854

GORHAM, NE.
roE THE YEAR ENDING JANUARY 10, 1854.
Amount Of property insured about s2Oo0,0c0 90
Amount of premium notes deposit, 1903 200
Amoaut Of property insured the past
year, 364g77 co.
Premium notes deposited the past year, 1,ses Is
Amount of losses the past year, 4sss5 so
Ofwhich ailthat have become due have
been paid.
Present indebtedness of the Company,
including outstanding notes, interest
and losses not yet due, Sl0,0I2 81
Deposit notes over. slo8.ooooo
Real estate, l,00000
Due on previous assessments
land consid red collecta-,
blel Premiums in hands of
agents, $1,000
Assessments just completed
and now In the hands of
Collector, $4,000
The expense of the Company the past
year including the compensation of
President. Secretary and Treasurer,
and bills of Directors and agents for
services, shs6 81
And Printing, Postage. Stationery and
Taxes, and other incidental expenses, 235 so
All amount onlyto ss22 n
BY the foregoing it will readily be perceived that
no money is wasted in managing the business of the
Company or in supporting its officers tits strictly
sary is avoided, and the utmost degree of prudence
and economy exercised throughout its business af-
fairs.
The cost Of insurance In this Company upon farm
and other detached dwellings has not exceeded one
Fourth 81 one cent per aRau for the past enty
years-upon more hazardous property In the same
CHARLES HUMPHREY, President.
JOHN WATERMAN Treasurer.
JOHN A; WATERMAN, Secretary.
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COpartnership Notice.
L HAVE this day admitted AMOS L. NJIIErr
i Is an equal partner In my Grocery busipess
Hereafter the business win be conducted under ~
style and name Of WILSON MILLETT ~ ~
old stand, ara Congress street.
WILLIAM 4. WILsON.
Portland. Jan. I. leeA. kpi.iv tsodsf
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Municipal Court.-Feb. A.

Mun1clpAI COuFt.-Feb. 4.
William Sculpin, for drunkenness and dis
turbance, was fined three dollars and costs.
Committed.
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IN s u r A N C E.,
Statement Of tIae Condition
or THE
Metropolitan Insurance Co.,

or THE
CITY OF NEW YORK, JANUARY LIST, 1854
CAPITAL.
Inc Capital Of said Company actually
paid up in cash is safo M M
The Surplus on the LIST day of Januarv
1864, oAo sar OK
Total amount of Capital and Surplus, s542 b41 SIS
ASSETS.
Amount of Cash in
Bank BANK Of North
Amount Of Cash in 'o'0 .
Metropolitan Bank 15,74270
Amount in Office, 1855 90 s43 7ls 90
Amount in hands of Agents
and San Francisco Bankers
and ipeourse oftransmissiop 81 900 90
Amount of U. 8. Treasury
Notes, BIO market value, lO8625O0
Amount Of N. Y. City stock,
Volunteer Fund. $4,000
Amount of Loans on Bonds
ANA Mortgages, being first
lien Of record on Unincum-
bered Real Estate, l95.55O.O0
Amount Of Loans on u s.
Stocks and Bonds, payable
Amount of other Miscellane.
Amount due for Fire Premiums
on Policies issued at Office 10. 4Ss01
Amount due for Marine Pre-
miums on Policies issued at
Office. o qs1 ~
Amount of Bills receivable for
Premiums on Marine Risks, 7ss7e35
Interest que and accrued, but
not yet payable, 6ls9a6 s542 54l. Sc
Total amount of Losses, Claims and Liza.
bilities, $50 10000
JEREMIAH DOW, Agent.
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Fer Csushs. Cslds and Csssuupsasn.
fVHE Vegetable Pulmonary Balkan 4 the most
Il highly approved medicine ever discovered. IL
has stood the BEST Of all tests. Tsse having ~ -
unprecedented sale Of nearly forty years. II Z
nent cifizcns the Press the Ttsds, in fsct ~ eli
who know II. For certificates, valch can b. sivsn
to almost any extent, see wrappers to each tottls
not emit rely satisfactory Price 50 eents and l Ire
large bottles much the cheapest. Be cor<(si q ~
TER CO.. wholesale bruggists, Boston. Scld Il
Portland BY dealers generally
Il. II. HAY, Druggist, corner Middle and Yss>
streets. Wholesale Agent. deoa isa6D