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Indian Expectations on Uadrmed Trains.
Raising eff Troops for Indian Serutce.

Indian Depredafions on Unarnied Trains.
Raising eff Troops for Indidn Serrtce.
DENVER CITY, Aug. 10.
Although the Indians have been very
troublesome of late in attacking unarmed
trains and numbering emigranis unable to de-
fend themselves, there has been no attack
upon the mail coaches, which now run regu-
larry both ways. The mails were ordered TO
be stopped at Atchison and this place to-day,
by the Superintendent of the overland line,
owing to the stock being run off IRON some
of the stations, but il is believed that our
troops are being so distributed along the line
as will fully protect 1t.
OMAHA CITY, NEBRASKA, Aug. IL.
Hostile marauding Indians inest the whole
line from Fort Kearney to South Pass, a dis
lance OF 800 miles, and daily commit outrages
making forages on stock and burning trains
great number of travellers are stopping at
Fort kearney for protection, The Indians In
bands OF from ten to one hundred, move with
CELEBRITY, and possessing thorough knowledge
OF the country, elude pursuit. The telegraph
is still in good order.
w. II. S. Huges, Adj Gen. of Nebraska
has issued an order calling for two regiments
of mounted infantry for Indian service, to
serve for four months.
The following is the address of Governor
Saunders, TO the citizens of Nebraska:
"The news from our Western border is
alarming. Numerous trains of emigrants and
freights have been attacked and the owners
killed, wagons destroyed, and stock run Off
No less than four different points, on the route
between our territory and Denver, were at
tackled in one day. Indians are known to be
infesting these roads for distance of several
hundred miles.
All available government troops have been
sent forward. We must have more men in
order to punish these savages aud give seceri-
ty TO our frontier settlers. In order TO meet
the want have thought proper 10 call the
able bodied militia of the territory to organ
ize few companies Of minute men. Men
who can and will If necessary move at mo-
ments warning TO the scene of depredations
and assist in Furnishing the marauders and
robbers, and driving them from the country.
make this appeal to the people. confident
that it will be responded to promptly and with
willingness on their part
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Commercial.
Per steamship Persia. Mt New York.

Per steamship Persia, at New York
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, July s0th.-
Sales to-day were 60O0 bales. including 2.0V0 to
peculators and exporters. The market closed I'M
cnanged
Breads'ufs-qulet and steady.
Proyis ions-uncbaT ged.
Produce-quiet.
LONDON MONEY MARKET, July 3o-Consols
closed at 80 as0t for money.
AMERICAN SECURITEs.-Illinois Central rail-
road 46.d45t dis: Erie Railroad 4Io43.
The Confederate Loan advanced 10 1ss9Isi
Nesr York Market.
NEW YORK. Aug IL
Cotton-lc lower; sales $40 baies at 1891 "A for
mid ling uplands.
tlour-sales 4 900 bbls; State and Western heavy;
state sOOal00O; Round Hoop Ohio IL 309l y;
western oJalV 49, oouthel Null; sales 1910 bbls
Extra do 10 65gl4 90; Canada dulli sales 0Oo bos
Extra 910dll 81.
Vheat-without change; sales l3S 800 bush; Chi
cago Spring 2lsG 35; iiwaukee club 22Ga2 90;
kec Winter Western 243a245 40.
tiorn-sales IS. 90 buslels mixed Western zig
l54
oats-hesyy; sales Canada at ss9ssc.
Beef-dull
Pork-hrmsr; sales 800 bbls; new mess 81 5O9
80 90
Lard-withou' change; sales go bbls at 81 i922tc
Butter-quiet; State at 46G5oc.
Nhskey--nnn; sa'ea 800 JOS at i+Gl 30.
sugar-in demand; sales l0o5 hhds Muscoyado at
l9la2lI.
Petroleum-dull
Tsilow-sales 252, 600 lbs Eastern and Western at
19a20c.
freights to Liverpool-quiet.
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FATAL AccIDENT.-kr. Richard Dole, OF
this city, who has been employed on the Bos-
while on the top of one OF the freight cars.
about O'Clock last Tuesday morning, was
struck by the projecting limb of tree and
knocked off the car upon the track Some Of
the cars passed over him, crushing his limbs
and body in a shocking manner, and killing
him instantly. The accident occurred in
birmingham, Mass. His wife, who had ar
rived in Boston Tuesday to meet her husband,
met only his mangled remains, which she
brought TO this city Wednesday. They were
taken TO Windham, his native place, for inter
mpnt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-08-12

FEMALE CoNDUCroRs.-in Chicago there
is movement TO employ girls as conductors
on street railways. 1t is said all the compa-
MES are in favor of it. The desire to enlarge
the sphere of female labor is highly commend
able, Pretty girls, no doubt, could induce
young men to ride VINO might be better em-
ployed.
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BENEFIT NIGnT.-To-night Kate Reig-
nods takes her benefit at the Theatre, and
two excellent plays have been selected for the
occasion. 1t is the last opportunity our citi-
zens will have, for a long time, to witness her
versatile power. Judging from the large and
fashionable audience present, and the rsptu-
Gus applause she received last evening, there
can be no doubt of brilliant house tonight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-08-12

THAr old political war-horse, Amos Kendall
10 letter addressed to Hon. Andrew John
son, dated at Bangor. Ne. says. "Should the
Democratic party this year select for their
leading candidates men whose devotion to the
preservation OF the Union is doubtful, then
noe, ,coe, protrdcted soes, be TO them and
their country" What would Mrs, Grundy
say II she could bear that1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-08-12

EDITORIAL EXCURsIoN.-The Portland &
Forest Avenue Horse Railroad Company,
through the President, have invited the pub
fishers and editors who may be present in cur
city TO take a ride to Forest City Cemetery
this morning, leaving the Post Office at 9.l5
A. NJ, and returning at 10.45 or 1l.30 A. NJ,
at their convenience. 1t will be a pleasant
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-08-12

.Na-oh-ldc is one of the secret passwords of
the recently organized society out West TO
take the place Of the Golden Circle. Spell
Calhoun backwards, and you have the pass
word. The grip is full grasp of the hand
with the index finger so extended as to rest
upoa the wrist Of the person addressed. The
signal of distress is Gchonel ochone. They
have many other signs which are not necessas
~ TO be named as 0chone is the one that will
be most used.
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REV. DIR. CARRUTHERs' FAST Discourse.
In our Saturdays issue We shall publish the
able discourse delivered by Rev. DIR. Carruth-
ers on the day of the National Fast Those
who may wish extra copies are requested to
leave their orders at the counting-room before
9 o'clock to-day
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e. .PArrEs, AUCTIoNkER. IL Exchange 81.
Dwelling Houses amd land ON
Franklin 81. M Auclia..

I'M WE NEsDAY, August I-ih AT ~ M ON the
" preDis-s, tie oiiowils very a~.i AZ, pieces II
prop ray.
Inc II story wooden cottsge Bouse No lO7-
House eui Ut, has ei. hit na shea room 4, An
sooa repair. with iarae b lea c.stsFn L.. lbcu g
by 20.
ALSO,
The two 3 Store wo ca Dive ling . In the Block
nunb=ree 81 anu 80, toge ef wHh the lALo. Eat
hOu-e gonzales IA wei isIsh d anu eonseIie lily
ARRANGED rooms well I'D p eo to the OF mi.
les Cisiern in IA cellar VI Gig hds cspt city.
hou,ts have teen built alout lour yeaTs, IN
excellent eoluniop.
immediately after the a owe. will be sold three
osn1lng iCts. ON ives erly siae VI :. street
lais p pert, viii b, sofa ithout reserve, ard
On nav Aole terms. l. IRONS ses Ii this c ass
.i,p..PFIp' OF osenpanc Or nv s.ment
tai part Ul4is. s
Aug 9-dtd
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Cool AND REFREsHISG.-Such is the ex-
clamation of eyaFy one after taking drink
from the soda fountain OF Loring's, corner OF
Exchange and Federal streets. His fountains
are well charged with the carbonic and the
syrups are OF the most delicious flavor.
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Municipal Court---Aug. Ii.

William Hewitt and James Fenley, the sol
diers who committed the larceny in the shop
of p. Tobin Tuesday night, were brought up
for examination. They pleaded not guilty,
but the evidence was too strong against them.
In default of sureties in the sum OF $500 each,
for their appearance at the November term OF
the Supreme Court. they were committed to
rail
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Third District Convention.

At The Union Convention for the Sd Con-
gressional District, held at Augusta Wednes-
day, Hon. james G.. Blaine was nominated by
reclamation for reelection to Congress.
Going Hathorn, Esq, Of Pittsheld, was
unanimously nominated as the candidate for
Elector.
The Convention was ably addressed by Capt.
R. Brinkerhoff of the U. S. Army. Capt. B.
has been on duty in this State for two or three
years, but has now been assigned TO duty In
the Quartermasters Department of Western
Pennsylvania with an Office at Pittsburg.
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CRUTcHEs.-Disabled soldiers and others,
who may be in want of erutches will find
large assortment of the most improved pat
terms at Loring's drug shop, corner of Federal
and Exchange streets.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-08-12

DEMOCRATIC NoMIYATIoNs.-Att the Dem
ocratic Convention for the LIST District, held
at Biddeford yesterday, Hon. L. d. NJ. Sweat
was nominated for reelection to Congress,
and George A. Hammond, Esq, of Eliot, was
nominated for Eector.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-08-12

NEW YORK, Aug. II.

NEW YORK, Aug. IL.
Isaac l.. Nlnton, formerly Mayor of this
city, died yesterday at Peekskill
Gold made slight advance this afternoon
under sensation rumors that the rebels had
advanced again and crossed the Upper Poto-
mac. Closing quotations 256 IS.
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TO THE AFFLICTED
DIR. w. IN. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician.
No. III Ciapp's Block,
CORNER or CONGRESS AND ELM sTRxsrs

WOULD respectfully announce TO the citizens Of
w Portland and vicinity. that he has perman nj
located IN TINS city. During the eleven month";
that G have been IN tom We have cured some "a
the worst forms Of disease in persons who have triad
other forms OF treatment IN vain, and eurins ps-
uents IN so short time that the question lie offen
asked do they stay cureds To ansxe err this Question
We will say that all that do not tay Gu, ed NJ ,I
doctor the second time for nsthine
DIR. n 'nas been practical Electrician Il tweutv.
one years and 10 also regular graduated rhysici.n
Electricity IL perfectly adapted 10 chronic dIseases
In the form OF nervous sick headache: noursIgir
In the head, neck, extremties; CONSUMPTION IL.
In the acute stages or where the lungs are not uv
involved acute or chronic rheumatism scrofula bin
diseases, white swellings spinal diseases curvafurs
OF the spine. contracted muscles distorfed Iynbs
palsy or paralysis, st. vias Dance Deafness STAN.
mering or hesitaney Of speech, dyspepsia indises-
every case that can be presented asthma bronchi.
u.s. structures Of the chest and Ill forns Of female
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Sheridan still Pursuing the Enemy.

NEW ORk, Aug. II.
The Posts special Washington dispatch
says reports from the Shenandoah Valley, rep
resent Sheridan still pursuing the retreating
forces OF Early. There is strong probability
that he will ovetake them and force a battle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-08-12

OFFICERS Hall and Sterling, this morning,
discovered fire in small house on Union
street, which was extinguished with slight
damage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-08-12
L. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of Wa

WASHINGTON, Aug. ll-10.30 p. M.
To Major Gen. Die: "A dispatch from Gen.
Grants reports the casualties by the explosion
OF the ammunition barge at City Point, on the
9th, as follows Killed, twelve enlisted men,
two citizens employed and one citizen not EN-
ployed by Gov eminent; thirty eight colored
iaborers. Wounded, three commissioned
officers, four enlisted men, fifteen citizens en-
ed and twenty-eight colored men. Besides
these there We're eighteen other soldiers and
citizens wounded not belonging about the
wharf. The damage to property was large,
but have not the means of reporting it. The
names of the killed and wounded have not
yet been reported TO the Department. The
cause of the explosion has not been ascer
tanned.
(Signedl EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
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Editors and Publishers Association.

The Association met Thursday morning &C
cording to adjournment.
After some discussion as to uniform price
for advertising, the whole subject was referred
to committee, consisting oil Mr.. Rust of the
Belfast Age, Butler of the Biddeford Journal,
and Foster OF the Portland Press.
The amendment to the Constitution, fixing
the payment of So as one of the conditions of
membership, was adopted.
The motion to print the address of Hon.
Charles Holden and the minutes of the Asso-
citation in a pamphlet form, was taken from
the table and adopted.
The vote, by which a resolution was adopt
ed Wednesday, relative to advancing the rates
of subscriptions to newspapers, was reconsid-
cred, and the resolve, on motion OF Mr.. Ho-
mans, OF the Maine Farmer, was amended so
as to read thus:
Resolred, That the members OF the Asso-
citation recommend that newspaper publishers
advance the rate of subscription OF their re-
spective Journals fifty cents over the rates of
one year ago Sept. l, 1864.
In this form the resolution was adopted.
James NJ. Lincoln. of the Bath Times, was
elected Vice President, and Joseph a. Romans,
of the Maine Farmer, was elected a member
of the Executive Committee, TO ill vacancies
left in the election yesterday.
Adjourned to o'clock in the evening.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention was called at o'clock, the
President in the chair.
The Corresponding Secretary was instruct
ed TO send circular to each of the members
of the Association, informing them of the
conditions of membership, and to invite all the
editors and publishers in the State who have
not signed the Constitution to send their
names to the Secretary to be added thereto.
An invitation was received IRON Mr.. Myers,
Manager of the Portland Theatre, inviting the
members TO attend. Accepted.
NJ. G. Palmer, Esq, Treasurer OF p. G. F.
A. Railroad extended an invitation TO The
editorial fraternity Of this city and members
of the Association to take passage in their
cars to Evergreen Cemetery and back, leaving
the Post Office at OILS A. NJ, aud returning at
l0.45. Invitation accepted.
A vote of thanks was rendered Mr.. Myers
and Mr.. Palmer for their generous invitations.
The following resolution, introduced by Mr..
Rust, was adopted:
Resolged, That the thanks of this Associa-
ton be tended to the several committees of
arrangements representing the several papers
and printing offices of Portland, for the very
generous provisions they have made TO con
tribute to the comfort and pleasure of this
Association while in session, aud also to those
Of the citizens of this city who have taken a
personal interest in adding to the success of
the meeting.
Various resolutions Of thanks were adopted,
and the meeting adjourned sine die.
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Certificate from the gas filter of the Mills, ETC., at
Lowell, Mass.

Lowell. Mass
LOWELL. Mass. July IL, 1864.
Messrs. HA G0odeL:-An experience of many
years In the gas fitting business has often suggested
TO me the great value Of an improvement hereby
the pst of gas might be regulated ut the poia
of Cos sumption. Map and fraitle-s attempts have
fro IN time to time been inside TO place regulators al
the meter. Experience has shown that all such at
tempis have proved failures have also seea and
used la my bu mess nearly all the ealer improve
ments in burners, wherein thar which soH have ae-
compiished has been attempted. but always failed.
After careful examination and fhorouR h test OF
your las Regu la'ors-whieh are attached immedi-
aiely under each burner part of the gas fixture
! am fully convinced that your improvement 1, de-
cifea success the lights improved in brightness snG
in illuminating power while expense saved to
the consumer is full 80 per cent The combustion is
perfect, hence the Improvement must be adopted a.
matter of economy. as well as the luxury of good
aud -teady light | cheerfully reeomme nd IL TO the
trade and TO all consumers of gas
Yours, &C. IA. X. BARKER,
jy2S diff Gas Filter, Central Street.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. IL.
The subscriptions to the 7-30 loan, reported
at the Treasury Department to day, amount
ed to nearly $4,000.
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THE members of Council No. A, U. L. a,
evening at the usual place. PER ORDER.
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Proposals for Loan.

TREASURY DEP ARrMENr, July %, 1864.
Notice is hereby given that subscription will be
received by the Treasurer of the United States the
several Assistant Treasures and designated DEPOSIT
taries, and by the National Banks designated and
qualified "a Depositaries and Financial Agents, for
Treasury Notes payable three years from August l5
1861 bearing interest at the rate OF seven and three
tenths per cent per annum, with semi annual cou.
pons attached, payable in lawful money.
These notes viii be convertible at the option ofthe
bonds. redeemabie after five and pay able twenty
years from August Is, 1867.
The notes will be issued in denominations of fifty,
one handred, five hundred, one thousand, and five
thousand dollars, and will DO issued in blank, or
payable to order, as may be directed by the SUBJ
scribers.
All subscriptions must be for fifty dollars, or some
multiple of fifty dollars.
Duplicate certificates will be issued for ali deposits
The party dePositing endorse upon the original
certificate The denomination of notes required, and
whether they to be issued in blank or payable to
order. When SO endo -sed it must be left with the
officer receiving the deposit to be forwarded to this
Department
The notes viii be transmitted to tbs owners free OF
transportation charges as soon after the receipt OF
the original Certificates of Deposit as they can be
prepared.
Interest will be allowed to August 10 on all de-
posts made prior to that date and will be paid by
the Department upon receipts Of the original certi.
Gates =
AS the notes draw interest from August 10, persons
making deposits subsequent to that date must pay
the interest accrued from date Of note to date of de-
post.
Parties depositing twenty-five thousand dollars
and upwards for these notes at any one time will be
allowed commission of one-qnarter Of one per
cent, which will be paid by this Department upon
the receipt of bill for the amount certified to by
the officer with whom the deposit was made. No de-
auctions for commissions must be made from the de.
posits.
Officers receiving deposits viii see that the prs per
endorsements made upon the original certii.
Gates
All officers authorized to receive deposits are re-
quessd TO give to applicants all desired information
and afford every facility for making subscription.
w. p. FESSENDEN,
.s.cr,faTy of the Trs1.vrp
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London, JUN 3ist.-The Paris Press, under
reserve, announces the conclusion of peace
between Germany and Denmark. The basis
is unknown. The amnesty has been slightly
prolonged.
The French journals continue to harp on an
impending sea fight between Federal and reb-
Ell cruisers in the channel
la the House OF Commons Mr.. Layard said
England intended TO recognize the new Mexi-
can Empire without waiting for the States
and Territories, now under Juarez, to be
brought within the authority OF the new gov
eminent.
Lord Howard called attention to the enlist
ment OF emigranis in America. and complain
ed of British subjects being entrapped, and
urged watchfulness and energy to put it down.
Mr.. Layard admitted there were great com
plants, but the government could not do more
than it has done. He trusted the American
authorities would endeavor TO check the abuse
Several other speeches were made, includ-
ing one by Mr.. p. Taylor, who defended the
Northern government, which was determined
he said, TO put down the slayeholding rebels
On the 10th Parliament was prorogued.-
The Qneen's speech was read by commission.
1t deeply laments the continuance of the civil
war in America, promises continued strict
neutrality. but would rejoice to see a friendly
reconciliation; expresses satisfaction at the
influx OF cotton from all parts Of the world,
and consequent mitigation OF the distress in
the cotton manufactures. II regrets the fail
ure of the Dano-German Conference, and
hopes the new negotiations at Vienna will be
successful. Tie rest of the speech enumer-
ates accomplished facts, &c, aud reioices at
the continued prosperity of the country.
The House of Lords having decided against
the validity OF Mrs. Yelverton's marriage, the
latter has determined to resort to the Scotch
! laws in final effort.
Nothing is known as to the peace negotia-
tons at Vienna.
A Copenhagen journal says the alleged
armistice for nine months is premature.
| Prussia agrees to the re-entry of Federal
| troops into Rendsburg.
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Wanted,

% CCSTOM Coat ant 20 custom Pant makers.
~ Apply at Cloihipg Rooms of
wOODMAN, True & CO..
81 and S. Middle street.
Aug0-d &wis6w
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House Wanted.

- Wanted by the advertiser, a convenient
Ill. cent? ally located, aud pleasant house for
---esA small family without cuildTen-p ossesslon 10
be had early a. the middle of October,
possi lie. II must have good water conyenIcnces
and be well flushed.
The advertiser would lease such house Tor a term
OF years, or purchase il terms suited. two-story
cottage, small lot, preferred.
Address -. i. @, at the Press Office, stating ioca-
Iion. eene al terms, sc coRfdeatidiiy.
Portland, Aug ], 1854 dir
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PORTLAND AND VICINITY.

NeW Advertisements To-Day.
Broom Fectory-L Bedlow.
III ,rse and Carryall for Sale.
For Sale or 10 Let-He nry Bailey & Co.
Gray-Caucus.
Notice-A. r. White.
Coulsellor-Sewall C. Strout.
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Lost.

LOST.
CrRAlED from the pasture of Mr. Francis Rob
~ erts " estbroOk, last month. q three year old
gray Colt small size; whoever will return him or
give information where he may be found will be
suitably rewarded by calling at No. 80 spring St
FRANCIS L. EMERY.
Portland, July 10. ls6i.--dtf
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House and Lot wanted.

- vi Unity Of or above High ST. preferred. =
Ia. Auy one having d.sirable estaiefs SELL worth
.<sA from 81 0o0 SO 90 please address. Stating
location, Box 1871, r. y. aug6dtf
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Wanted.

A GOOD Tenement of six rooms for a small
IA family wit children.
Address box 600 Port. aud, z. o.
Aug. Adj
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No Ne,rs from, the Upper Potomac.

BALTIMORE, Aug. IT.
Nothing has been received from the Valley
or upper Potomac to-day.