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The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
Items from Ric.mond Papers.

NEW 1Ohh, ECU. zOs
The Richmond Dispatch OF the 21st, says
During Thursday night 10th, our forces
evacuated Charleston. 1t is believed the
enemy took possession next day. Many guns
must have been abandoned, but it is consoling
to know that the Yankees got little else. There
was no cotton to gladden. Lineoln's heart, and
the city itself is little better than deserted
ruin. Several telegraph operators of northern
birth remained to receive the Yankees. The
evacuation Of Charleston should rather inspire
cheerfulness than gloom.
Sherman can only be checked by the i'm
mediate concentration in his front of all our
troops in both North and South Carolina. II
this is done, and his present expedition broken,
he can be prevented from reaching Richmond.
We know Sherman has four full army corps,
and strong force of cavalry, each corps num-
bering not less than $4,000.
After mentioning the fact that two columns
were moving from Newbern to cut the Viii
mington and Danvlle Railroad, the Despatch
says we fear there is much truth in the state
meDts that the enemy have been concentra-
ting at Newbern.
1t is reported but not credited, that large
avalry force is advancing on Salisbury from
East Tennessee.
All is quiet before Petersburg and Rich
mond.
Grant congratulates himself on holding Lee
here, while Sherman Is turned loose in the
Carolinas.
Rosser and Lomax have been confirmed
Major Generals of cavalry.
The Wing says everything is quiet on the
south side OF james river. Grant is evidently
anxiously waiting the result of Sherman's
venture.
While the War Department could furnish us
nothing on the subject, it is generally believed
that Charleston, the cradle of secession, the
nest of rebellion, has been evacuated by our
troop. Sherman by his bold advance has thu
accomplished without blood shed, what Du-
pont, Dahlgren, Gilmore Dc Co., have vainly
attempted, though aided by the combined
naval force of Yankeedom This Inflated city,
or rather remnant of of it, will soon expert
ence to its full extent the mercy and magnani-
nifty of Yankee rule.
The Mercury moved its quarters several
weeks ago in anticipation of this sad result.
Goldsboro', Feb ia Yankee force from
Newborn, 500 strong, have passed through
Greenbill. When last heard tromthey were ad-
vanclng on Tarboro'. 1t is thought to be a
mere raid. Gen. Baker is after them.
Another party is reported to be coming up
the south side of the Neuse, but this needs
confirmation. No trouble is anticipated.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

THE INNooENTs IN TRoUBLE.-There was
a bit OF excitement among the substitute
brokers between our office and the City HALL
yesterday noon, and they very unkindly
charged unfairness upon each other. 1t is
very wrong for gentlemen engaged in such dis
interested works of patriotism to suspect each
other of cheating and foul play. OF course, no
one will believe such calumnies. We would
advise men who wish to enter the service, to
give them all wide berth, SO as not 10 be-
come bones for them to growl over, and go
straight into the City Recruiting Office, in
the City Buildings, where they can be enlisted
on the quota of Por tland, receiving every dol
lar of the City and State bounties in clear
money.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

CELEBRATION OF THE VIcToRIEs.-It is
proposed in New York to have general cele-
bration all over the Union on the 4th of March
next in commemoration of the glorious vic
tories gained by our army and navy. Mayor
Mcclellan yesterday received dispatch from
New York asking If Portland would join in
such a celebration. His reply was that the
Union men of this city would join heart and
hand in celebrating these glorious victories.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

TIME c,psrtnership heretofore existing between
The subscribers. under the name of Knight
Smardon is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Arm STEPHEN NJ. KNIGHT.
SAMUEL L. SMARDoN.
February sth, 1886. feblsd2w.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

Movements of Gen. ShermGn-BiH to Arm
the Negroes Passed the Rebel House of
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Evacuation of
Huntington.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. %.
The Evening Telegraph's Washington dis
patch says, Richmond papers of Tuesday, stale
that Sherman is pushing rapidly north for
Charlotte, Salisbury, Greensboro, DanviHe,
and thence to join Grant in the attack on
Richmond. Unless Sherman is soon checked,
he cannot be stopped at ali. Is
telegram from Goldsboro' 10Th, says a
Union force left Newbern for Tarboro', to cut
the Railroad from Wilmington to Richmond !;
and that another force was moving on the
south side of the Neuse river, to cut the same
road.
A Yankee force is also reported moving east
from Tennessee, to join Sherman in his march
north.
The whole tone of the rebel papers is des-
pondent.
The rebel House of Representatives on Mon
day, passed bill to arm 100000 negroes. The
same bill would pass the Senate in secret SEES
sion on Tuesday.
Information received here, coming through
rebel sources, is to the effect that Wilmin gton
was occupied by our forces on Monday last,
the rebels moving toward Raleigh.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
Proposition. to Celebrate the rourtA Of March.

Propositions to Celebrate the Fourth of March.
New YORK, Feb. %.
At meeting Of the merchants of this city
to-day, Moses Taylor presiding, it was resolved
that measures be taken to duly celebrate the
recent victories in a manner commensurate
with the grandure of the victories of the
Union armies over the rebel hordes, and that
the appreciation felt by the people of this city
and the country, of the fact of the reoccupa-
ton of Charleston by our loyal brothers in
arms, together with the fact that the Flag of
ourSCountry again floats over the walls of
Fort Sumter, should be made in a fitting
manner. 1t was voted to suspend all business
on the 4th of March next, and that the bust
ness community and people of the whole
country, from Calais, Maine, to San Francisco,
CAL, be requested to unite in fitting demon
strations OF Joy on that day.
The Boards of Trade, and Chambers of Com
merce of the principal cities of the Union, ill.,
Guiding San Francisco, have signifed their
hearty cooperation in this patriotic move
ment. And the 4th of March will undoubtedly
be observed throughout the land as day Of
jubilation GA the Peoples Union Holiday.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
From Washing.an-Fs Fighting Going o1a Near
Huntington.

From Washing.an- Fighting Going on Near
Wilmington.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 80.
The arrangements already made for the in
auguraticn ball indicates that the managers
design 1t shall surpass any previous ball of
that character ever given in Washington.
The mail steamer this morning brought up
IT'S rebel deserters.
The following official dispatch was received
at the Navy Department to-day:
o. S. steamer Rhode Island, Hampton
Rodds, Va, Fec. ALTO Hon. Gideon Weltes,
Secretary Of the Many The Newbern has
Just arrived from Cape Fear River, which
place she left on the 23d inst. Her commander
reports that our forces were within four miles
of Wilmington. Heavy fighting was going on
and our forces were still advancing.
Very respectfully,
(Signed) STEPHEN d. TRENoHARD.
Owing to the activity lately displayed by
the guerrillas in this department instructions
have been given to commanding officers to ex-
ercse the utmost care in posting sentinels and
pickets. No precantion will be neglected to
guard against surprise.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

No. AS BALL.-The ball given by the MEM
bers Of the Ocean Engine Co. No.4, at Lam
caster Hall, Wednesday evening, was the
hsndsomest affair that has come off this sea-
son, The Hall was decorated in beautiful
manner, more than 1900 yards of bunting be-
ing used for that purpose. The decorations
were designed and fixed up by Capt. Hodg-
kins and Assistant Engineer Rich, Assistant
Hall and others. A beautiful miniature hand
engine, manufactured by Samuel S. Hanna
ford. member of the company, was among
the decorations. A picture Of Mount Vernon
worked in Worsted, q most beautiful thing,
attracted great attention. 1t was the work of
Miss G. A. Cole. A splendid roll board, con-
tanned the names of all the members. Vari-
GUS other pictures and decorations we're
placed around the hall in great profusion. In
short the hall never presented handsomer
appearance.
The attendance was very large and fashion
able. Dancing was kept up to almost daylight
Thursday morning, and everything went of
happily. The music was furnished by Chand-
Ter, who also prompted. lie has furnished the
music for most of the balls this season,
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

NINTH LEcTURE-INDEPENDENT COURSE.
This lecture will be delivered this evening
IN City Hall by Mr.. Richardson, who has been
prisoner for many months among the rebels
He will give graphic account of prison life
in Dixie, show up the true character of the
rebels, and give his audience such information
as cannot fail to interest them. We expect
the most crowded house of the season, there
fore prudence dictates an early purchase OF
tickets while seats are to be had. Shaw's
Quarteite will furnish the music for the occa-
einn
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

CHANDELIERS BENEFIT.-A complimentary
to d. ii. Chandler, who has been interchangeable
in promoting the social dances, win come off
to night at Lancaster Hall. The affair is in
the hands OF good managers who will see to il
that everything is carried out in good STYLE
Chandler deserves bumper, and his friends
should be ashamed of themselves if he does
not get it to night.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

WE call the attention of our readers to Tuck
ers advertisement in another column. His
bedsteds are made upon the principles Of
honor and fidelity. They don't break down
the first night, and come apart by handling
The style is neat, the material excellent, and
the workmanship such as no man need be
ashamed Of $40
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
Nesv RorA Mors.s:.

NEW YoRK Teb. %
Ootton-steady; sales $50 bales; middling upland
@65.
flour-sales $500 bbls; State and Western qaiet;
State 5000 As; Round Hoop Ohio IL 00012 co.
Western 80 a 10 80; Southern dull. sales 490 bbs
oil 80.
Wheat-dull; sales 200 bushels no. I Chicago
Spring2 20.
Corn-dull; Gales $500 bushels new Yellew Jersey
at l 76C@1 76.
Oais-f mer; Canada O7@lt7
Beef-actise; sales 1850 bbls plain mess at 1s022c.
Pork-quiet; sales 430o bbls; new mess at Is 70
OBJ. ~
Lard-frm; sales $500 bbls at 2Oi@24t.
Bqtter-duil; Ohio 32@47; state 48@hS.
Whiskey-heavy; sales 400 bbls at 227
Rice-dull.
Coffee-duli.
Molasses-dulll.
Naval Stores dull
Tobacco-dull.
Tallow-heavy; sales 10000 fb,.
Freghts to LiverpooL-dull,
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

AocIDENr.-Mr. William II. Wotton, mate
Of brig William Ell. Parks, was seriously
injured during gale on the 18th inst, by be-
ing caught between TWO hogsheads while he
was engaged in cutting away and clearing the
deck load. Capt. Fredericks rescued him
from his perilous position and he was taken to
the galley, it being impossible On account Of
the tremendous gale to remove him into the
cabin at the time. The brig arrived here
Wednesday, and Dr.. Foster was called to at
tend him. Three of his ribs were found TO be
broken. Yesterday he was removed to the
hospital, and was as comfortable as could be
expected.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
Mnnicinal Oonrt. Feb. %.

Robert McMasters was brought up for as
sault and battery on James B. L. Libby. He
pleaded guilty and was fined $40 and COSTS
Committed.
Patrick Mcclure pleaded guilty to being
drunk and creating disturbance. He was
fined five dollars and costs. Committed.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
Special Notice.

rhe following regulations will be rigidy observed
py the Proprietors of the Press;
l. NO papers win be delivered by Carriers except
TO those who have subscribed atthe office.
a. NO Carrier will be allowed to sell papers on his
route, or to collect money from subscribers.
g. Carriers found guilty sfviolating the foregoing
rules they viii be discharged.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

REcRUITING.-Forty. two men were put in
yesterday at the Office of the Provost Marshal,
and credited as follows: Bridgton 10, Portland
9, Saco 2, Buxton 2, Westbrook 2, South Ber-
wick l, Yarmouth 8, Gorham 2, Brunswick l.,
Cape Elizabeth 2. Cumberland 1. Harps-
we'll
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
PORTLAND AND VIOINITY.

NesC Advertisements To-Day.
Iheatre-Deering Hall,
House for Sale
rocket Book Lost
Probate Notice.
Dlssolution of Copartnership
Eurniture-Hiram Tucker.
Note of Thanks
Auction Sale-E. NJ. Patteu.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

THEATRE.-The great moral drama of
"The Drunkard" will be performed this even
ing, together with the laughable farce of the
Prosecuted Dutchman.' The company will
remain here but a few nights longer, and all
who wish to see good acting should improve
this opportunity.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

PRoMoTIoN.-We are gratiied to record
the promotion of that gallant soldier, Lieut..
Charles w. Ford of the 1st Maine Cavalry.
who has been appointed Captain and A. @. M.
Of Volunteers, U. S. A. The appointment has
been confirmed by the Senate. Capt. Ford is
stationed at Camp Berry.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

A LAD calling his name Charles Fl. Williams,
who was on his way home to his parents in
Napance, Canada, West, and who says he was
at school fifteen months in this city with his
uncle, was taken dangerously i'll at Schenec-
tady, New York. II the lads story is correct,
his uncle will obtain some information about
the boy by applying to Mr.. Tolman at the Post
Office.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
Federal Troops Within -Four Miles of VII
z3ain0tOn

Federal Troops Wtthin -Four Miles of VII
s,siAgtOa.
WASHINGTON, Feb. %.
Commander Trenchburd of the gunboat
Rhode Island, telegraphs to the Navy Depart
ment from Hampton Roads this morning, that
our troops were within four miles of Whining
ton. Heavy firing was heard, and our forces
were advancing rapidly.
Information from the Army of the Potomac,
states that the army is in great glee over the
capture of Charleston. They begin to see in
the evacuation of that stronghold, that the
end of their labor draws nigh.
A shotted salute was fred throughout the
whole line in honor of the event.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
From, Ne,e Orleans.

CAIRO, FeD. "a.
New Orleans dates to the 10th and Memphis
to the 21st, have been received.
The Picayune says the bar at the south
west pass has become a great obstruction to
navigation at low water. Even vessels of
moderate draft are meeting with much diff
Guilty,
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
Stock AHarlsst.
Nav YonK, Feb. %.
Portland Petroleum Office,
ON LIME STREET.

First Door North Of Post Office Entrance
FEVHE subscriber is prerared to sell Petroleum Oil
y Stocks ia some of the Best Companies in Neap
kngtand, apd will purchase and furnish stock on
the mosi favorable terms. in the most desirable m
pauies N Bosom, New York aud Philadelphia.
~ Some of these Companie, Offer superior in
dqcements. JOHN q. PhQCTER,
Feb23-d&WaW
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

observation-disclosures Washburn, of ills
port, left the city by the O'Clock train yes
terday for Montreal, on business connected
with the passport system, and to facilitate the
passage of through freight.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. %.
Jay Cooke & Co. report that subscriptions
to the 7-30 loan since last report amount to
$6,256,SOO. The largest western subscription
was for 100000 from Cleveland, and the
largest from the east for $558, 900 from Phila-
delphia. There was 4S47 single subscriptions.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

SINGING ScHooL.-The last half of Mr..
Gardeners Singing School commences on
Tuesday evening of next week, at Sons of
Temperance Hall, Congress St.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

BALTIMORE, Feb %.
The American has advices from City Point
down to yesterday morning. All was then
quiet, with no indications of movement of
any kind. The roads are very muddy,
Richmond papers contain no news what
ever.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

SINGING ScHooL.-It will be seen by no
tice in another column that the last half of
Mr.. GARDENERS Singing School commences on
Tuesday next.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

: THE funeral services of the late Mrs. Paul
Hall will take place on Saturday afternoon
next, at O'Clock from the residence of her
son, No. 40 Federal Street.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
HOUSE.,


Bills taxing dogs came back from the Sen
ate, that branch adhering to its vote indefinite
ly postponing the bill. The House receded
and concurred.
Mr.. Jones of Lewiston. called up the re-
ports, majority and minority, OF the Judiciary
Committee on the subject Of fugitives from
the draft, and, on motion of Mr.. Crosby of
Dexter, the House Insisted on its former vote
passing the bill to be engrossed, proposed
conference and appointed Messrs. Crosby of
Dexter, Dingley Of Lewiston, and Oak Of Gar
land, conferees on its part.
Report Of the Somerset delegation (msjori-
ty) on the question of change in the shire
town of that county was taken up and accept
ed, and the bill to change the shire town to
SkoWhegan was twice read and tomorrow as
signed.
Mr.. Williams of Augusta, from the Finance
Committee, laid on the table an act for the as
sesment of State Tax for the year 1865,
amounting to the sum Of two millions, four
hundred seveuty-six thousand, eight hundred
twenty one dollars, and twenty-one cents ($2,-
476,82l,21.) The bill was read three times
and passed to be engrossed under suspension
of the rules.
Resolves making an appropriation In aid of
the Milford and Princeton Turnpike were
taken up, being on their passage to be en-
crossed.
Mr.. Granger of Calais, advocated the pas
sage of the resolves at length.
Mr. Cram of Brunswick, opposed the re-
solves. e gbA
Mr., Sweetser of North Yarmouth. moved
an amendment making the grant 900 in
money instead of tract Of land of that
value.
A. long debate took place without the House
coming to any conclusion.
On motion of Mr.. Porter of Burlington, it
was voted-51 to 40. that the vote on the pas
sage of the resolves to be engrossed be taken
at twelve tomorrow, M
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
Furious Itaaaas.

New YORK, Feb. %.
Cutters Bobbin Factory at Patterson, N. j..
was burned last night. Loss $1,000.
B. F. Pinckney, a prominent citizen died to-
day.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24

DANDRUFF can be killed by the use of
Burnett's Cocoaine, and SO can irritation of
the scalp.
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
Canal Bank.

A SPECIAL Meeting of the stockholders of The
IA Canal Bank will be held at their Banking
Honse, on Wednesday, the Sth day of Ma CHI next,
witt
First-zTo see ifthe Stockholders will vots to sur
render the Charter of the Bank
Ssoond-To see If they will vote to change or con-
vert the Canal Bank into a National Banking As
socl ltion,n under the laws of the Uni ed States.
Thira-To act upon any other business that may
legally come before them.
Per Order oil the Directors
Portland, Feb 81 1865. fah22td
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
U. s. J-2O six Per Cent.
6 0LU-BEARING BONDS

Inese Bonds are now worth apremium of nine per
cent including gold interest from November, which
mazes the actual profit thu 7sO loan, at current
rates. including interest, about ten per cent. per
annum' besides its exemption from State and muni-
cipoI tasation, which adds from one to three Der
cent. more, according to the rate levied on other
property The interest is payable semi-annually BY
coupons attached to each note, which may be cut off
and sold to any bank or banker.
The interest amounta fn
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
SEvEN-THIRTY LOAN.

These Notes are issued under date of August 18th,
1885, and ara payable three years from that time, in
currency, or ara convertible at the option of tbs
holder into
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
AUCTION SALES.
J. M. PArTEN, AUCTIoNEER, u Exchange s.,

~ NJ I !" 1n7N' AUO1IO1VHHI'' Il HAehAnge Sc.
CPECIAL Auction Sale this day, Feb Gath, at IL
DO clock at old City Halt, Msrket Square, the re-
mainder of the stock of Rich Marble and Alabaster
are, Silver Plate, sc.
Purchasers at yesterdays sale will call for their
goods previous to 10 O'Clock. feb24ld
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
FINANCIAL.
U. S. 7-3O LOAN.

BY authority of the Secretary of the Treasury the
undersigned has assumed the General Subscriptiou
Agency for the sale Of United States Treasury Notes.
bearing seven and three tenihs per cent interest per
annum, known asihe
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
TEETHV TEETH! TEETHI

DR.. D. still continues to Extract Teeth by ElectS ia
jty soith0Ht Pain. Persons having cecayed tee IN
or stumps they wish to have remoJ ed for resettps
he would give polite invitation TO call.
Superior electro BGgRetic Machines for sale for
family use with thorough instructfonat - -
DR., D. ran accommodate a few patienta with
board and treatment ut his house.
Once hc-re from osVi-rk ~ - T2N.t
Consuita-tSe Fyst. novltf
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
E NJ. PATTEN. AuonoNEER, Il Exchange st
Sheetings, Shirtin IS, FIanneEs, sc.
mt Auction,

IN Tuesday, February 2Sth ct 10 A. N and ~ P.
~ NJ, fine assortment of white and brown Jet
tone, Denims. Stripes. Ticks, DeIRines, Alps ccas,
BEAVER and Broadcioths, Beer kins. Linen Coz de-,
Hosiery Gloves Laces, Shirts ana Drawers, fogeth.
or with great variety of goods for family use, No
postponement. feI23id
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
By Hlectr1C1tv

Inc hheumstic, the equity, the lame and the Iazy
leap WITH Joy, and with the Eility aad eastfc
Ity OF youth; the heated brain is coocd; the most
bitten rabs restored, the upoOUth defcrmitiee re.
moved: lsintness converted to vigor, weakness to
strength the blind made to see tho doGf to hear and
the paisied form to Hpright tire bleEaishes o.
youth obitersted; the accidents OF mature lie
perverted; the cslarities Of old see obviRted sn6
an active circulation maintained,
The Portland daily press., 1865-02-24
E. N. PArrEN, AUCrIoNEER. u Exessnee Sd.

e. M. PATTEN, AUCTIoNEER. IL Exchange
Real Estate for Sale.
I SHALL sell at public aution on the prem ses en-
Saturday, the 18th day of February next a. II
o'clock, A. M, the following real estate of Owen
lot in the rear OF house No 81 Monuments being tho
same property bought by said Martin Of Patrick
Goneley, by deed recorded In Registry of Deeds
vol. 300. page 2s6. Title supposed perfect. d.l4
WILLIAM L. PUTNAM, Administrator
Jan. 19-dtdw3w