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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-30

hero Go OF The pilgrim shnes ~ the earth csn point
with pride ard say. My country men helped 10 build
sutc options aud Iuuds from foreign aud distant QUA
tries bat know such conhibuiions win be mos, vel.
c me- aud wii be suitably Acknowledged As an Ameri-
can aud tho correspondent OF leading American jour
na, tike pleasure In making suggestion that know
There i 10 reason why there should not be aShaks
pereaa benefit this purpose at tho icttpg American
theai es as well as a grand banquet aud Sbskspercau
fancy bal each OF the large cities those he
IN the ciiy) different nights so as not e. clash
with each ether Tor there why the ball. The
banquet aud The theatrical performances should each be
the odd
If the Americans contribute few thousand pounds 10
this obcct Il viii be st in accordance with tia 60 mo
ian spi t5at prompted them 10 seod ship oit' OF
corn the distressed operatives in Lancashire. vushs
70 be dono to show that they forget the injuries trey
have eyci a. tho hands OF British ship builders and
reDe s. mpaihiaers iu this long aud cruel war II ~
Mayor o. Stratord ?, r. Flower. ESQ.,. is one OF The
stauuch friends OF the Union flag that lives the
earth Lorn 10 England, and thorough Engishmsn, he
spent his youth Illinois, and returned 10 warwt lex
shire in 1925, where he amused fortune commencns
Win noiLipg Daring our gigantic civil war he has DO
vered or public lectures on the merits Of the
struggle taking tho strongest Union ('Norshcrns ~
they soy herc) ground and these have been delivered
b,fote large audiences in London. Brmn cham. Leaning
ton, Warwick, Coventry and other places, converting
thousand 10 our side
May not that this fact be remembered during
the forthcoming celebration know this liberal gente
I'D never give his consent approbatian 10 my
naming this fact In this way were TO ask tag he 90
slres 90 thanks for doing what he considered hlouo
duty Ibis country-but say It without his knew edge
or consent. Unless am mlsinf0rned, many an Ameri
caa WITH and without literary reru'at have rtskes
OF Mr. Flowers graceful h0spitatcs
lmay be allowed 10 mention thar your CORRESPONDENT
is not guest at SIR Flowers or partaker Of biz hosp
ta'itcs nor has he seen This gentleman for
though years he met him In London aud there
formed his acquaintance
have slept here At the shakspere Tavern. and give
you this Information OF world vide interest, ah hope
sond moro rs plot lhickens the drama ap
proaches It's grand contamination.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-30

over to pleasure and display? Much ridieule
has been expended on the efforts of, certain
ladies to effect reform by abstaining from
the use Of imported luxuries. But before we
sneer at their perhaps misdirected effort 1t
would be well for US to emulate the spirit OF
modest selfsacrifce by which they have been
moved. Seeking to remedy the diseases ofour
social state, If they have not fully reached the
truth, it is certain that they have come very
near 1t. What we want is not an entire dis
suse OF certain articles but an economy which
shall penetrate all the departments ofllfe. Not
only prudence but common humanity demand
this of US.
1t is Of no use for men to waste their breath
lin railing at the government. Despite what
the panic makers tell US, the source OF their
speril is not the government, which, at present,
20 far from increasing, is greatly curtailing its
issues. The danger and the remedy lie with
fthe people. A rigid economy, supported by
Vigorous and equitable taxation. constitutes
that remedy, and if we apply it resolutely we
|are safe.
- 49, ~utth'~lc thOuCfdtioA duu 1ODlltty
not only in our expenditures, but in our plans,
our hopes and our fears. No need to be
frightened by the prophets of evil. The cause
OF the nation in this contest is the cause of
God. While we keep the issue pure and sim
|ple, uncorrupted by considerations of selfish
policy or greed, He will sustain His own
But the struggle, and the patience, and the
sacrifice are our part, and He will exact of us
its faithful performance. We forget whether
1t was Cromwell or one of his generals who
grizzly exhorted his followers to "trust Ia
God, but to Keep their po,oder dry" That
is precisely our duty at present. Relying on
the righteousness OF our cause, we may conf
IDENTIFY ask Gods blessing upon it SO long as
we do not by our Jolly and rashness hazard its
success. But the mad haste to grow rich by
questionable means, the shallow vanity which
seeks to display mere wealth, the giddy race
after pleasure, and the rivalry of fashion are
not only aims most unworthy Of time like
this, but they are a wetting OF our powder
which may expose US to the greatest dangers.
EPSILON.
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Gov, Seymour and the Grand .Jurv.

1t will not be denied that this gentleman is
one Of the most able, most plausible, and most
practical Copperheads in the country, and yet
he makes, as all Copperheads must, some eyre
gious blnnders. Under imsy veil of loyal
ty, and with great professions OF liberalty OF
sentiment and pretended desire for the free
dom Of speech and of the press, he has cunning
ly sought to bring the State OF New York into
collision with the Federal Authorities on ac-
count ofthe transclent suspension of the World
and Journal of Commerce. The Governor
very adroltly prepared the way for this collis-
ion of State with Federal authorities, but his
cunningly devised plan has most signally fail
ed. The Grand Jury, before whom the case
was brought, have decided that it is "inexpedi-
ert to examine into the subject" This was
blow, and an unexpected one, directly between
the Governors eyes, and produced, no doubt,
very unpleasant sensation. 1t would now
seem that the World and the Journal of Com
merce have no other resource than to set them
selves up, In the language of the forged proc
lamation which brought them to grief as "the
great monumental sufferers of the nineteenth
century" Gov. Seymour must try some other
expedent before he can bring about that col.
lision which seems to be SO near his heart.
The New York jurors possess too much of
what Guizot calls the "genius of common
sense" to be made tools Of by Gov Seymour
or any other Copperhead.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-30
Protestant Pupils in Converts.

The Montreal Witness gives an account of
a great display at the Villa Maria or Monk
lands Convent, which took place the Sth of
December, being the day of the immaculate
conception Of the Virgin. The most promi-
nent affair on the occasion was a magnificent
tabledu uicant Of the immaculate conception.
The Virgin was represented by very hand
some young woman Ia the attitude usual In
the various pictures on the subject. Around
her, and beneath her feet were numerous an
gels, selected from the prettiest girls of the
seminary.
The show was splenid and highly gratifying
to all, especially to the performers. The chief
part, and that most satisfactory to female van
ity, was that of personifying the Holy vir-
gin. A young American girl, hereto as they
call such, was selected to perform this role
She was sent there 10 learn French, and not
TO become nun. The good nuns did not
miscalculate as 10 the moral effect on the
heart OF the American girl, Of making her
the chief point Of attraction at such public
display. They boast now of her conversion.
and she has been admitted to the Church with
great pomp and ceremony. Her parents arc
"money-making Yankees"
The Montreal Witness says the result of all
this will be, that the daughter win lose her re-
gard for her parents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-30
One of the Correspondents.

"Grsnite,"a correspondent Of the Union
IN. H. Democrat"l writing from our city.
says some good things and some bad. Speak
ing Of our ladies, he says:
In proportion to its population this city has
more fne-iooking women, dressed neatly and
tastefuly-not gaudily-than any other in
New England.
That is true as holy writ. The following is
SANDER:
Piety here consists IA In having good
clothes, "a in going to church on Sunday to
thow them, aud (3l In the free use of tobacco.
When he peuned what follows he probably
had been imbibing freely with some pot com,
panions at their expense. He ought to know
better than to partake OF the abundance of
all kinds ofliquors," even iii is given to him:
This very temperate city. Temperance
here consists n in this being the birth place
OF the Maine Law, as the Garden OF Eden was
the cradle of original sin, and (2) in having
an abundance OF all kinds OF liquors.
Ofhis political friends he diseourses in the
following strain:
The city has soae active working Demo-
crats, Of the adsmantne stripe. who stand the
wear and tear Of all climes and all weathers.
He might have added, sand OF their con-
sciences" and inserted copperhead between
the words adamantine and stripe, and then the
sentence would have been more complete and
better expressed the affinity he has with such
politicians, for Granite" Is undoubtedly
eopperhead of the South Carolina stripe.
We trust he did not come here with "baited
hook" as fortune hunter; IL so, he must have
been severely snubbed. But hear him dis
course on this kind of angling:
Among the supper classes" not few, amia-
bic, pretty, accomplished, with few thousands
in their "own right or otherwise" are without
husbands, because one class OF our independ-
ent young men do not relish the idea OF becom-
ing lady's usher and man OF all work. And
another class are afraid to cast their hooks 10
such elevated quarters.
There, Mr.. Granite, we have given you more
space than you really deserve. The next time
you visit the "Forest City" we hope you will
come in better humor, and avoid all places Of
temptation. its said by those who have tried
it, that sinking liquors" greatly obfascates the
brain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-30
Military Hospitals.

To tse Editor or the Press
Having had occasion 10 visit De Camp
Hospital, David's Island, New York, thought
few remarks and directions, nigh, be Of
interest to those, having friends there, or else
where, in or about New York. The first step
necessary is 10 proceed 10 the office OF the
Medical Director OF Transportation, iDr.
Hof,l and procure pass. On Tuesday and
Thursday, the regular visiting days, the Gov
ernment boat "Thomas F. Way" leaves at
10 o'clock. Persons having passes travel free
OF charge. Access to Dayid's Island may be
had also by way OF the New Haven cars,
car Of 2lst and 4th Avenues. TO new Rochelle,
thence By stage and ferry. Fare through, 50
cts. With regard to conveyance to the other
Hospitals, information may DE obtained at
the Office, at the Battery, near Castle Garden.
Perhaps few words With regard TO the man
agement of these institutions, may not be on.
OF place. Through the kind courtesy Of
Surgeons McDougel, Medical Director of the
Department of the East, HofY. Medical Di-
rector OF Transportalions, Webster, Chief
Surgeon of De Camp Hospital, Cutter, Of
Newark Hospital, and their several stats aud
assistants, was enabled to witness the work
iugs OF the system. And here declare upon
my honor as u man, that was never more
happily disappointed. Everything tina, the
broadcast philanthropy, aided by boundless re-
sources, can do for the welfare of the wound
ed soldiers is done.
also witnessed very many important opera
tions, but not one that could not myself
have submitted to, under like circumstances.
| make this statement entirely unsolicited on
the part Of ny--solely to relieve the anxiety
OF those having friends there. ] shall always
look back to my visit as one of the bright
spots OF my life, and hardly know which most
TO admire, the heroic fortitude OF the patients,
or the professional skill and lofty humanity
displayed by the Surgeons. Should any Of
your readers find il convenient whilst in New
York, have no doubt they would be well re-
paid for the visit. Respectfully yours,
DIR. /. r. LoRD,
Norway, Me- formerly OF Portland.l
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High Prices---The True Cause.

III qui.e .ne Custom Just now 10 attribute
lne Piese.. nign prices 70 an expanded cur
tency. We are nippantiy toia thst TINS Is the
que cause Oh commercial arrangement, and
tnat II tne currency were only reduced 10 the
s1anuard OF three years ago, prices would
come uo"h M Inc same proportion. Let us
tnink moment, ana We snail see the utter
ADsuruity OF suen conclusion. No matter
wna' Is the medium ior making exchanges, or
VIVA. y currency or what Is lawful money
wnether u DC goiu, OF pahk notes, or treasury
notes-todr prices always were ana always
must pe high prices. Europe learned II during
her NxPoisonic wars; we learned IL IN the
war oi ioiz, ana the same stern teaeher com
pes US 10 submit 70 ~ now. lhe reason Is
CLEAR ahu simpie. PRODUCTION Is diminished,
anu, oy inc waste Of war, consumption Is IN
creased. ine war ora"s the farmers sons
iroui me pio", anu ie"er acres are sown and
smaller nArvests are reaped. The mechanic
afn suner IN tue same proportion. Scarcely
less than two-niihs OF our adult male popula-
lion are now aevoting ali tneir time aud ener-
81 70 putting down the rebellion, vi these, a
vast NUMBER are III tue neia win our brave
generals, large part man our ships OF war,
now counted oy nunareds, ana many are IN
hospitals; whiie those employed In the navy
yaIds, iron WORKS, nachine-shops, and In the
manufacture OF military eiotning and equip
ments, ana In producing munitions and sup
pies, swell the aggregate 10 the limit we have
named; nus great class OF producers cannot
De Winora"n from thelr Ordinary pursuits
without great ailninution IN the products OF
tne country. mneh inc supply Is greatly di,
hlhisheu, ana lhe demand mol only continued
ous increased prices must advance. There is
no possiss neip ior II. IL we could return to
specie OASIS tomorrow, II would stu be
war basis. az war prices.
lhefe Is out one exseption 10 this advance
~ prices, ana lnaI - the Government bonds,
anu tney are no exception TO the rule, and
only ioiiow the general law OF supply and de-
maud. Inc necessities oil war have made
mem sDundant, ano therefore theY are cheap;
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-30
WoUSpEp MAINE soIprrRs-A n,,v

WOUNDED MAINE SoLDIERs.--A private
letter from Capt S. /. Allen, dated, City Point
June goth, an extract from which is published
in the Bath Times, contains the following in
formation In relation to Maine wounded SOL
diers in that Hospital: Albion HENDERSON of
this city, member of Co. d, Sd Maine reg
iment, has had his right leg amputated below
the knee, he Is doing well and in good spirits;
Daniel Brockings of Gardiner, Co. G, Sd
Maine, leg amputated In about the same place,
also doing well; Augustus F. Emery is
wounded In the hip and Hartwell Hatch
wounded In thumb, both OF the old Sd Maine.
Mr.. Nockton, of Co. G., Sand Maine regiment
Is sick.
Mr.. Allen states, wounded began to come
10 yesterday morning. There are about two
thousand here now, and more to come in.
We happened TO have lot of goods with us,
which was very lucky indeed as the other ag-
enciss had their own transports, and they do
not know when they will arrive. There are
more Maine mda here than from any other
State, believe
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-30

A House OF MOURNING TURNED INTO
ONE OF JoY.-In one offthe recent battles OF
Virginia, says the Boston Traveller an officer
in one OF the Massachusetts, regiments was re-
ported il Boston paper as having been kill
ed, and II is also stated that he was buried on
the field. The officer, who was seriously
wounded, read the account OF his death In
one of the Washington hospitals, and as soon
as he was able, obtained leave Of absence and
started for home. Here he ascertained that
his relatives, relying upon the first statement,
were in mourning for his death. Che effect
OF his sudden appearance among his friends
can hardly be imagined. His mother was
usually feeble, and the belief that her son
was dead had well nigh Frustrated her. The
reaction proved almost too much for her, but
she afterwards rallied aud the house of mourn
ing was turned into one of joy. The relatives
had never received denial of his death, al
though it Is said one was made soon after he
was reported killed.
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CITY OF PORTLAND.

10 tAe Fear 0ss 7zoxsaad Eight Hsndrra and
Sszfysfour. $50
In Ordinance concerning Bonds ofthe Atlantic rud
o.. Lswrencs Railroad Company held BY the Cry
of Portland
s.cn Cosaea " Tie City u Portland, ia cifv Coas-
cK assembled. as (ollors -
SEC i. Whenever the Atlantic aud st Lawrescs
Railroad Company Its assigns shall deliver to ne
City treasurer TO be cancel ed any OF the
Of City debt issued In aid OF said Company, under
the act OF February ~ lS52, together with all the
coupons, paid or unpaid. belonging TO the same II
shall be the duty of the City treasurer 10 surrend-
o. corresponding amoant Of the Mortgage Bonds
of said Company. he'd by the Cit. as collateral fr
sush debt ana the CO. tihsate OF City debt and
pons 80 delivered 70 the City Treasurer shall b. i'm
SEC. 2 IL the Atlantic and 81. Lawrence Rail-
read Company or sasigns, shR deliver to the
City Treasurer. 10 be the property tho lily any
Of the certncates Of debt. or bonds Of he state II
than 1876, with zee uapAd coupons bcon ging here
10 u shall DO the duty OF the City Treasurer to
eef,e the same, aud TO there. or CORES
pondins amount otths mortgage bouds Of said en-
psny held oy the City - col.t-rsi for the debt
Cured BY the CIty In I'D ofsaid Company under the
act Of February 18th. 1851 and such certiicafes
or bonds Of te state debt shall be held BY the City
Treasurer 70 meet the certificates Of the " bt
incurred under said act or may be exchanged or
the same, with any holder. Whenever IL be done
direction OF he j)int Standing COMMITTEES on III
nance; and in any eertiisa OF the City debt
shall so be received By the ty Treasurer he shaa
immediately cancel tho same and the eouposs be-
longing thereto.
JACOB MCCLELLAN. Mayor.
Copy Attssts
June sGsaw JIM HEATH. City Clerk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-30
The Point Well Stated.

The Nashville Tenn Union brings the
question forclbly home to those at the North
calling themselves conservatives" in the fol-
lowing manner:
"We are for the negro where he is" say the
conservatives. Very well, let us see where
the negro is. He is at work on rebel forts and
entertainments; he is on the plantations rails
ing meat and breadstufrs for the rebel army ;
he Is In the factory weaving butter-nut jeans
for the rebel soldiers; he is In the foundries
casting rebel cannon: he is in the shop max
ing rebel shoes, hats, sabres, brides and sad
dies; he is in the camp waiting on rebel Off
GERS; he Is in the fort working rebel guns and
he is in guerilla bands to murder Union men.
Had sre better not take the negro into our
hands, or do you prefer to let the negro stay
where he 10, and aid powerfully in destroying
the government?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-30
The New skirt for 1864.
A New and Great Invention In
Hoop Skirts
The Duplex Elleptic Tor dorb,s) Steel Spring

The Duplex Elleptic Tor doLb,e) Steel Spring.
tt .kJ. o. WEST. No OF Chambers Street.
y. New York. ar. the owners q tho Patent AID
Patent Dppjex Elliptic Steel spring Skirss
This invention consists OF Duplex Tor twol Elliptic
Steel Springs. isgensousiy b aaed tightly d. m
~ together edge 10 edge, making the ST. nost
Aiding the wsxrer in consequence ofits great esst-
city and ntxiolencss, 10 p3cs aad fold Il when In
use - easily and wkh the couyenisEce a. a
SILK or MUSLIN DRkrs IL entirely obviz Is aud
inces the osiy objection 10 hoop skirt, viz. the
snboy snee 10 me We ~ well the public espe-
cisly in crowded ssss mblies, Carriag a. kailrt ad
Care, Church fevs, or In any crowded place, from
the dlflcaty OF contracting them and occupy ing =
small space This entirely removes the dirhcultv
while giving tine Skirt ths usual full and symmetri-
cal FORM and the ixhtest mosr stylish aua rracsfnl
appearances for the street. opera, promsnAdes or
house dress. A lady having jlyef the pleasure
and comfort and great convenience OF wenrirg orc
ofthe Dap'ex Elliptic SpTisg skirts fur single day.
use Of them. They are also equally desirable, ard
great improve snt over Other kiads or sxift for
Muses. aud Young Ladiss who short dresses
the elasticity and hsxibilty OF them prevents when
coming ID contact with hin erowdng the hoop
close T. tne person from pushiag oat tho other scs,
OF the Hoop or dress; and asain. they are se much
more daraDle and not likely to bend break or get
out OF shape This botfam rods all the SKIRTS are
aso double steel ana fwlcs d0abfs oer<rea 70 pre
vent the covering from wearing on the rods when
dragging down staira stone steps. &C., Sc which
they are constantly subject 70 when In use An are
made OF the best quality Of corded Tape ana every
part OF the Skirt i Of the very best materials; IL Is
eaaraneed In every respect TO be BY far the best.
most comfortable, and most durable Skirt ever
For sale in all variety Of styles and sizes By
GERALD b HODS DON
june1 dim l65 Middle 81. Portland
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CArE ELIZABETH, July I, 1853.
SIR;-During my connection with the State Re
form School. ~ . teacher. l.. r. Atwoods Bitters
were introduced there and used with mark cd
particularly In Bilious affections.
Yours. Be-, A.P. HILLAAN.
HAnovsR. NE, Oct I, 1851.
Dear Sir IL have used l.. +. Atwoods Bitters
for some 10 or Is years. have tried great number
Of medicines for Dyspepsia but without effect. These
bitter the only remedy that have ever relieved
me OF this distressing complaint. Ny neighbour
have also been greatly benefited By the Of them
JOEL HOW.
Of tch5ch signed an" r., ssssead er L. r.
Afrccod: 7As genaiae 10 signed L. y. Afseood, and
q safeguard dgainst imposition bears an EXTRA
LABEL. coaatersisned II. a. HAY. DrGggsst, PORT.
land. Ne, sofe General Agent. aktllMN
For sale BY respectable dealers IN Medicine gewey.
ally. ian16 6meodEw3
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wouD TO ''SNoKgks. Ills not our intention
to preach reform against the gro wing and sociabe
of the weed, tor IL is luxurious comfort What
gentleman. ask. old young. who is addicted
10 this habit OF enjoying himself behind good Ha-
vana particu arly after hearty meal. will dispute
u.s. we speak from experience, for often indulge
in good cigar ourselves, but what wish TO sug.
gestis try that justly popular, Fragrant. convenient
and eff acious DeRtfrice S0Z0D0Nr Just the thing
after smoking; removes instantly the unpleasant
taste aud odors attendant the Of tobacco tis
refreshingy agreeable and leaves the mouth coo
and sweet.
All Druggists sell it, price rs cents per bottle.
mch23 dit
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-06-30
Cough, and Colds,

The sudden changes of our climate are sources Of
Pulmonary, BroRchid!, and Asfamatic 1gecfioas
ten act speedily when taken in the early stages Of the
disease recourse should at once be had to "BrorH
bronchial Troches," or Lozenges, let the Cold
Cough. or Irritation of the throat be ever 90 slight
as by this precaution more serious attack may be
eaectualIy wsrded of Pablo Speakers asd Singers
will lind them efectua for clearing and siren rthen-
ing the voice, Soldiers should have them, a. they
can be carried In the pocket and taken a. occasion
requires. june25d 10 Win
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and request his presence before the Convsn-
sion Immediately.
The committee to nominate Electors at
Large, reported through Mr.. Farwell, of Knox,
the names of M
JOIN B. BRowY, Portland, and
ABNER SrETsoN, Damariscotta.
The report was unanimously adopted, and
the gentlemen named were nominated for
Electors at Large.