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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-03-12
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE-
EVENING PAPERS.

From New Orfeans-The attack on Mobile.
NEW YORK. March IL.
New Orleans advices Of the LIST inst, per the
Western Metropolis, state that military move
ments are still in progress for the repossession
of the country beyond the Teche.
At the grand review of artillery and cavalry
near New Orleans, on the 9th ult, the daugh-
ter of Gen. Banks was adopted as the daugh-
ter of the 4th Cavalry Brigade.
The bombardment of Fort Powell, below
Mobile, continued vigorously. The rebel bat
teries replied, but none OF our vessels were
seriously damaged. The only casualty on our
side was the wounding OF one man ON the Oc-
torora.
A letter from the fleet says Admiral Farra-
gut intends to silence Fort Powell, so as to
send his mosquito fleet into Mobile Bay. By
SO doing he will cut off Forts Morgan and
Gaines. The Bay is said to be INSTRUCTED
three miles below Mobile in such manner
that vessels are compelled to pass under the
guns of two iron-clad forts and q battery on
the shore. The west side of Mobile is defend
ed by complete line of intrenchments. In
deed, Mobile is defended strongly at every
point. The ram Tennessee still lies In the
Bay. Mobile was almost entirely free of SOL
diers. 10000 having gone to meet Gen Sher-
man. Non-combatants had all been removed
from the city.
A Key West letter has a rumor that one of
Admiral Farragut's vessels had passed Fort
Morgan, under terrific fire, and another ru-
NOR was he had captured the works.
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Presentation.

On the arrival of the train from Boston last
evening, Mr. Payson Tucker, Conductor on
the morning train out of and the evening
train into this city, on the p. s. and P. r. r.,
was invited to step into one OF the rooms adj
joining the Superintendent office, when, to
his complete surprise, he found himself in the
midst of large company of the officers and
employees of the road, together with several
Mail Agents, Express Messengers, and other
gentlemen-al his warm friends.
Mr.. Geo. II. Saville, one of the oldest En-
gineers on this road, then addressed Mr.. Tuck
er in very neat and complimentary speech,
assuring him of the high esteem IN which he
was held by all associated with him, and that
In fulflment OF a long cherished desire, he
now, on their behalf, had the pleasure of pre-
senting him with testimonial which ii was
desired he might not only wear as "badge"
OF his Office, but ever regard as a token of
their appreciation of his qualities as gentle
man and his efficiency as an officer and as a
pledge of their cordial friendship.
Mr.. fuckers reply was exceedingly appro-
pirate and expressive of the warmest appre-
citation of the gift and the good feeling which
prompted It.
The company were then invited to partake
OF collation. which had been prepared by
Mr.. Elisha Wheeler in his usual good style,
after which Mr.. Chase, Superintendent of the
road, and several other gentlemen, responded
to calls in neat and fitting speeches.
This high compliment to Mr.. Tucker is well
deserved, as he is acknowledged by the pat
rons of the road, as well as its officers and en-
ployees, to be a most efficient and popular
Conductor. The whole affair passed off fine
ly and will long be remembered by all who
were present.
The testimonial is Badge Of solid gold, in
the form of a shield, very massive, and bears
upon its surface the Stars and Stripes in pol
ished gold, raised upon surface of dead fin
ish; in the center is a raised circle within
which is inscribed in diamonds and gold, the
letter in old English type. In among the
stars in the crest of the shield appears in pro-
minent letters Of FURNISHED gold the word
CONDUCTOR. Attached TO the badge is a
heavy gold guard chain. An appropriate in
scription Is made upon the back; and the gift
is altogether one Of the richest and most per-
feet piece of workmanship we have ever seen.
1t cost Sl65, and was designed by Mr. Stew
ems, Mail Agent on the Boston route, and
manufactured by Messrs. Crosby, Hunnewell
e. Morse, of Boston, under the supervision of
Mr.. john A. Lowell, Of Boston, and Mr.. A.
Brund, of the Eastern Express Co., and re-
fleets the highest credit upon the good taste
and skill Of all connected with its inception
and execution.
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Nasr York Market.

NEW YORK, March II.
Cotton-dull. heavy and lower; sales $50 bales at
77917tc for middling uplaDds.
Elour-receipts 4645 bbls; sales $500 bbls; State
and Western without decided change. thought with
q moderate demand; Super State 6 1905 IS; Ex-
ira do 67096 s.; choice 0 9097 Is; Round Hoop
Ohio 2)G7 %; choice do 30 as 50i Superfne Wee
tern 2596 IS; Extra do s5GI25; Southern steady
sales l20O bDls; Mixed to good 00gI 90; Fan
cy and extra 65G10 90; Canada quiet sales 40
bbls; common Extra S6Gs 90: Extra good TO choice
706d8 90.
wheat-dull and dropping; sales q. 600 bushels
Chicago spring g al Co. Milwaukee Club 63g1 "a
Winter Red Western 7eal ~; Amber Milwaukee
l649l 65; Amber Michigan Jag IS; White do
Corn-dull; sales 81 600 bushels; Mixed Western
shipping in store 81 Yellsw Jersey 299l 30;
do Southern 30.
osts-heavy; sales Canada ssl@9oi; State cog
81; Western 9oa92c.
Beef-hrmer; sales 1000 bbls; Country mess cog
70.
old do 81 75g22 90; do % 25923 IS; prime
II 50q30 90 for old and new; prime mess 81 00d21 30.
Cut Meat-frm.
Bacon-actiye; sales 1850 boxes at l2c for Cum
bertrand cut, IL for Western long ribbed, l2 for do
short clear, lac for do long cut Hams.
Lard-without material change: sales 700 bbls at
l3i9l4c.
Butter-frm; sales Ohio a7a3lc; State 32a40c.
Whiskey-dull; ia es At ssassc for State ard 90a
Sic for Western.
Rice-dull and unchanged.
Sugar-active: sales 1900 hhds New Orleans 49, q
H;c; Muscovado lac.
Cofee-firm
Moiasses-duil
Naval Stores-quiet.
oils-drm; Petroleum quiet; sales 500 bbls crude
at 3lta32!c; refined in bond Is; do free at sic.
Hides-quiet
Tallow-arm; sales 100000 lbs at 12;c for extra
Western and city, and lSalSsc for Butchers Assoc
citation.
Freights to Lverpool-dull and dropping
Wool-quiet.
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BY TELEGRAPH
T0THE
Portland Daily Press.
XXXVIII OONGREss---First Session.

WASHINGTON, March IL.
SENATE.
The gold bill came up.
Mr. Hendricks modified his amendment OF
yesterday, so as to provide that the Secretary
OF the Treasury is authorized to dispose OF
any surplus gold not necessary for the pay
ment for war materials and supplies, or for the
debts OF the United States then due, provided
that the sum paid shall be received at its
value III New York city, as compared with
legal tender notes. Mr.. Hendricks addressed
the Senate, and considerable discussion be-
tween him and Mr.. Sherman occurred.
The House gold bill was passed as amended
by Mr.. Sherman, and with further amend-
ment by Mr.. Doolittle, restricting the antici-
patton OF the payments OF interest Oh the
public debt to period of one year-yeas 80,
nays 8.
The Senate then resolved that when il adj
journed it be until Monday.
Mr.. Fessenden presented the report of the
conference committee on the deficiency bill,
which was agreed to.
The post office bill was called up and passed.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House then passed the Senate bill, the
better to carry out the law relating to trade
and intercourse in the Indian country, so as
to more effectually exclude spirits and wines
from the Indians under penalty.
The House passed the executive, legislative
and judicial bill, which provides mainly for
salaries, DC, heretofore fixed by law.
Mr.. Julian, of Ind, reported an amendtory
homestead bill to facilitate the preliminary
proceedings of settlers.
A bill was passed repeating the I'd section
OF the act of 1851 to regulate the foreign
coasting trade on the northern frontier of the
United States.
The House then adjourned to attend the
funeral Of wife of an officer of the House.
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Location Of the Western Terminus of the
Pacific Railroad.

Location of the Western Terminus of the
Pacific RaHroad.
WASHINGTON, March IL.
The President to-day sent to the Senate the
following messages:
Executive Mansion, March 8, 1S64.-To
the Senate of the United States I'm compli-
ance with resolution of the Senate of the
LIST inst, respecting the points of commence
ment of the Pacific Railroad on the Tooth de-
gree of West longitude, and of the branch
road Of the western boundary of Iowa to the
said Tooth degree of longitude. transmit
the accompanying report from the Secretary
OF the Interior, containing the information
called for. deem it proper to add that on
the 18th day of November last an executive
order was made on the subject and delivered
to the Vice President OF the Union Pacific
Railroad Company, which fixed the point of
the western boundary of the State of Iowa,
from which the company should construct
their branch railroad to the Tooth degree of
West longitude, and declared it to be within
the limits of the township in Iowa opposite
the town of Omaha in Nebraska. Since then
the company has represented to me that upon
actual surveys made it has been determined
upon the precise point of departure OF their
said branch road from the Missouri river, and
located the same as described in the accom-
panying report OF the Secretary of the Inte-
rior, which point is within the limits designat-
ed In the order of November last And mas
much as that order is not ON record in any of
the Executive Departments, and the company
desiring more definite one, have made the
order, of which copy is herewith transmit
ted, and caused the same to be fled In the
Department of the Interior.
(Signed ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The order above referred to is as follows:
"ln pursuance Of the provisions of section
IA, Of the act of Congress, entitled AN act to
aid in the completion Of railroad and tele-
graph line to the Pacific Ocean, and to secure
to the Government the use Of the same for
postal, military and other purposes approved
July LIST, 1862, authorizing and directing the
President OF the United States to fix the point
on the western boundary of the State of Iowa,
from which the Union Pacific Railroad is, by
said section, authorized aud required to con-
struct single line of railroad and telegraph
upon the most direct and practical route sub
ject to the approval OF the President of the
United States. so as to form a connection with
the lines OF said company at some point on
the Tooth meridisn of longitude in said Sec
ton named, /, Abraham Lincoln, President of
the United States, upon the application of said
company, designate and establish such first
above named point on the western boundary
OF the State Of Iowa, east of and opposite to
the east line of Section 10 in the township,
10 north OF range ID, east of the 9th principal
meridian in the territory OF Nebraska.
Done at the city Of Washington this seventh
day of March, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty-four.
(Signedl ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
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From Ne,c Me1ieo.

Fort SMITH, Ark, March 10.
A citizen of Santa Fe, who reached here to-
day via the Choctaw nation, says the people
of New Mexico are in great fear of a rebel
raid through their country, in consequence Of
the federal occupation of tho entire South
west and the necessity of the rebels finding
an outlet in that territory, Gen. Heron hav-
ing blockaded all the routes to Mexico on the
Rio GraRde.
A Convention of the Choctaws has been
called 10 meet in the middle Of April. 1t will
embrace all the leading tribes. The rebel Gen
Moxy has failed to induce the Choctaws to
continue their relations with the rebel gov
eminent. About 1000 copies Of the Presi,
dents Amnesty proclamation has been circu-
lated among the different tribes, and is receiv-
ed with much favor.
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MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.
Religious Notices.

pzR-M Miss Susie NJ. johnson, medium, will lecture
in Mechanics Hall to morrow afternoon and eye-
ming, at 8 and O'Clock
Sunday School at 81, Conference at II O'Clock.
H The Washingtonian Society hold meetings
every Sunday evening, at Sons of Temperance Hail
Ses Congress street, commencing at O'Clock. The
public are invited. ~
"a There will be preaching at the Bethel Church
tomorrow afternoon, aud prayer meeting in the
evening. Sabbath School at the usual hoor.
"a Rev. L. A, Eaton, will preach in Union Hall
to morrow morning and afternoon. Sabbath School
Concert In the evening at "a o'clock
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1rriraI of Kit Kars0n at Santa Fe--- Matters
In 1rix0u0.


SAN FRANCISCO, March IL.
Letters from j. Ross Brown, dated Tuchan,
Arizona, Feb. 9th, state that Kit Carson had
arrived at Santa Fe, after very successful
campaign against the Navajo Indians. He
brought with him over $50 prisoners, leaving
800 with Col. Candy to be removed as soon as
their families could be gathered. The Neva-
joes are virtually subjected aud their principal
chief killed.
Gov. Goodwin had temporarily established
his headquarters at near the confluence of the
Salmos and Rio Verde, where he was engaged
Arizona.
Nearly every white man in the Territory
was acandidate for Congress.
Sixteen Mexicans were recently killed by
the Apaches.
News from the gold plaeers was favorable.
A large emigration from California is expected.
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special Rates.

TI1HEundersigned proprietors ofhackney carriages
Il of Portland, hereby give notice that from and
AFTER March 1884, they will charge the following
rates For Hacks attending Funerals at the Eastern
or Western cemetery three dollars each; from the
church four dollars each. To Evergreen cemetery,
four dollars each fffom the church 1--WE dollars each
70 Calvery eemetary and foret city cemetery, four
dollars each. To Weddings and Baptisms three dol
lars each. For hack steady riding In the city two
dollars hour. For hacx making calls, one dollar
and fifty cents an hour.
David Ayerill Co; Charles A. Gilfon; o. &.
Frost; Edwin Clement Co; John A. Mace; Joseph
killgore; Michael Jordan; John Dunning; james
Tobin; L. N. Bates; Charles Sager; w. A. Fenley.
james Jordan; George III. Babcock William .
Swea.; Joseph Themes; N. s. Fernald; Thomas
Morrison: Hugh Carney. mchl0 eod2w
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NEW YORK, March II.
The Times Washington dispatch says
Admiral Pauldings son, who has just been ex-
changed and arrived here, states that jeff
Davis issued the barbarous order to place
gunpowder under the prisons in which QUA
prisoners are confined, and to blow them DIP if
Gen. Fitzpatrick succeeded in forcing his way
into the city.
Col. Dahlgren's body servant arrived here
tonight. He confirms the previous state
ment concerning his death and the barbarous
treatment OF his remains. He owes his escape
TO the colored people of the couatry through
which he traversed.
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New YORK, March IL.
Abont II o'clock small row boat, used for
conveying passengers from Fort Morris to
Ricker's Island, containing ten persons, while
proceeding on trip to Rcker's Island, was
swamped, and all in the boat precipitated Tito
the river. The accident was plainly visible
from the shore, and aid was Immediately sent
to those struggling in the water, but before its
arrival five sunk to rise no more. The others
were rescued. Among the drowned was
lieutenant whose name is not known.
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City Affairs.
In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,

In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,
Friday Evening, March 18th.
George Keely, keeper of the Seguin House.
on India Street, was licensed as an Inn Holder.
The report Of the Truant Officer was receiv-
ed and placed on file.
letter was received from S. w. Larrabee,
Esq, reviewing the past and expressing hopes
of the future, Of the City Council.
The usual votes of thanks were passed in
both boards, and Acknowledgements expressed,
and the Council adjourned sine die.
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Cau for a State Convention.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March IL.
The Union Central Committee has called
State Convention to meet In this city ON the
23d of May, to nominate an electoral ticket,
and appoint delegates to the Chicago Conven-
ton. The call is signed by James Guthrie,
Geo. D. Prentice, Hamilton Pope, and others.
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III We learn that Capt. Doughty, mate of
the steamer Montreal, while on his way from
the steamer on Friday morning, was assaulted
by stranger, and pistol fired at him, which
took effect in his leg. He returned the shot,
when the rascal escaped.
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n3-The large School house on Congress
street, near the Observatory, is nealy compile
ted. 1t was built under the supervision of
Bishop Bacon, at cost of between $4,000 and
$1,000, including the lot. 1t is to be occupied
as a school for females only.
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BODY FouND.-Coroner Gould was called
upon on Wednesday last to view the body of
child, found in large cigar box in the Yves
tern Cemetery. He judged from the appear
snce that it had been dead two or three weeks.
A carriage track was discovered to the place
where it was left. The child was partially
and very neatly dressed.
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DIR. MoRsE.-The treatment of this gentle
man in complaints of the throat, is set forth
In an article which may be found in another
column. DIR. Morse has had very extensive
practice, and, we learn, has been very success
ful. His patients are many of them from our
most respectable and wealthy families.
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1TWe learn from Coroner Gould that up
to last night, thirty-six bodies of the victims
of the Bohemian disaster had been recover
ed. Those recovered during the past week
have been in such condition that it was i'm
possible for friends to recognize them.
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Ho! FOR THE WRECK OF THE BOHEMIAN !.
The steamer Hestor will leave Custom House
wharf, at 8 IL A. NJ, and return from the
scene of the wreck at A p. M. Fare s1,OO
down and back. At
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STEAM FIRE ESGINEs.-Messrs. John T.
Page, N. C. Grenough aud r. C. Huse, of
Newburyport, and Messrs. P. NJ. Neal, ID. f.
Chase, Joshua Pates, A. c. Moody and B. f.
Parrin, with committee of the city authori-
tirs of Salem, were in our city yesterday to
examine our steam fire engines, and obtain
of the comparative merits of the different en-
gines. The Salem and Newburyport gentle
men were so well satisfied with the Portland
Company's engines that they engaged one for
each Of those cities. The Lynn gentlemen
were equally well satisfied with the working
Of the Portland Company's engines, but were
not authorized to purchase until after their
return.
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Falmouth.

TVyHE Union men Of Falmouth. and all o.hers who
Il are in favor of the present Administration and
the Of the war till the rebellion is crush
Town house IN aid faimontb on SATURDAY The l2th.
at three O'Clock p NJ to select candidates for town
officers. mch1O did
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From 81. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, March IL.
Gen. Rosecrans has rescinded all orders
heretofore issued In this department prohibit
ing the sale and publication of certain news
papers and other publications.
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U. S. COMMISSIONERS CoURT.-Capt Mat
thew Kenney, of St. George, was arraigned
before Commissioner Clifford upon charge
Of giving aid and comfort to the rebellion, by
supplying the rebel steamer r. Z. Lee with
coal at Halifax. He waived the reading of
the charge and recognized for his appearance
at the April Term of the u. s. Court
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nE-The steamer st. Andrews arrived from
New York yesterday, and will sail for Lon
donderry and Liverpool to-day.
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Farm for Sale.

LYON sale in Durham. a good farm, with good
~ buildings thereon, situated on the stage road
between Dunn's Depot, in NORTH Yarmouth, and the
south West Bend village In Durham containing one
pasturage and tillage. with good orchard of
grated fruit, and a well of good water near the
buildings, Is within one fourth ola mile OF a Church
school and Store Said farm cuts rs tons OF hay
ana can easily be made of tb4 greatest hay
Iarms IN the country The is offered for no
ianit OF the farm. The former owner being deceas-
Cd the heirs take this the shortest way OF settling
the estate. For particulars address DIS BRAG
DON, West Durham. Maine mch1l xysrs
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B-We learn that Bro. Felch, of the Cou-
rier, is now convalescent and will probably be
able to resume his labors with pen and scis-
sors the first of the week.
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$. J. Court--CriminaI Term.
DAVIS j.. PRESIDING.

DAflS D., PhESlDlNG.
James Hall, of Brunswick, was arraigned
on Thursday on an indictment for keeping
nuisance. Plea, noio contendere.
FRrDAY.--No business. Adjourned until
Monday afternoon at o'clock.
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eHThe Calico Dress Ball, on Friday eve
ming of next week, at Lancaster Hall, prom
Uses to be the ball Of the season. See adyer-
tisement.
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sH- Marshal Head seized large quantity
OF goods in Cape Elizabeth yesterday, which
had been found upon the shore and secreted
in various places
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ng-The Washingtonian meetings at Sons
of Temperance Hall, on Sunday evenings, are
well attended and the interest continues
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Rebel Pirate Cruising off Cuba.

NEW YORK, March IL.
tits reported, on the authority Of the cap.
tain of the gunboat DE Soto, that a rebel
privateer, barque rugged steamer, is cruising
to the westward OF Havana.
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Superior Family Flour.

40 BARRELS of superior Flour; suitable for
lDO family use. Also few barrels of Bald.
Gin and Greening Apples. for sale at the lowest
wash price by JOHN PURlNrON,
fob23, eodiw NO. le5 Fore ~
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Movements Of Yice President Hamiin.
New YORK, March II.
The Commercials Washington dispatch says
Vice President Hamlin has gone 10 Philadel-
phia.