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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-11
BY TELEGRAPH.
Rejoicin0s In Washington Remarks of Pre.-
tdent Lincoln.
TO THE DAILY PRESS.

RejOioings In Washingten-Ren,arJs of P,e.-
tdent Lincoln.
:. WASHINGTON, April 10.
Ihe intelligence of Lees surrender was last
nlgnt known to only few pereons, but this
morning the scenes OF joyous excitement such
as prevailed here last Monday were every
where renewed. The clerks of The Treasury
Department in procession went to the Presi-
dents house, in front of which they sang the
star Spangled Banner and "Old Hun
dred," and then passed to the War Depart
ment, shouting "Rally Round the Flag, Boys"
&c.
The workmen of the Navy Yard, some 500
or 1000 in number, formed procession head
ed by band, and paraded up to the city, fir
ing repeatedly howitzer and hnzzahlng. The
line was increased by persons falling in on the
way. Their design was to congratulate the
President, who last night returned from Rich
mond. Thousands assembled in front OF the
Executive mansion, bands played, and many
in the crowd sang in unison with the music.
Cannon were fired, and repeated calls were
made for the President When he appeared at
a window he was greeted with hUzzas, clap
ping of hands and waving of hats. He said:
am very greatly rejoiced that an occasion
has occurred so pleasurable that the people
can't restrain themselves. (Cheers.) l sup
pose arrangements are being made for some
sort of formal demonstration, perhaps this ev-
ening or tomorrow night. Voices, we can't
watt II there should be such demonstra-
ton, OF course will have to respond to it
IA voice, bully for YOUR and will have
nothing to say if you dribble it out of me-
Laughter and cries of eve want to hear you
now.") l see you have band. Voices, "we
three of them.) propose now closing up by
requesting you to play certain piece of mu-
sic, or tune. l thought "Dixie" one of the
best tunes | ever heard. (Laughter.) The
band began to play Dixie, but soon ceased as
the President had not concluded his remarks.
He continued, 81 had heard that our adversa
ries over the way attempted to appropriate it.
[ insisted yesterday that we had fairly cap
tured it. CHEERS and laughter.) Ipresented
the question to the Attorney General, and he
gave his opinion that it is our lawful price
daughter and cheers.) ask the band to
give us good tune upon it." The band ac-
cordingly played Dixie with extraordinary
yigor, when three cheers and a tiger were
given. followed by the tune of Yankee Doodle.
The President then proposed three rousing
cheers for Gen. Grant and all under his COM
mand, and next three cheers for the navy and
all its forces. They were most enthusiastically
given. The President retired amid huzzas,
the tune of Hail Columbia, and the firing of
cannon. The crowd then proceeded to the
War Department, and various tunes were
played. The Secretary was repeatedly called
for, but did not appear. The immense con-
course of people then separated. The steam
fire engines were out, decorated with flags,
and screaming their joy along Pennsylvania
Avenue. There was salute of 500 guns at
daylight, ringing of bells, and firing from all
the Notifications.
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A DAsTARDLY TRANsA crIoN.- On the
Inward aud outward bound trains on the fail-
roads from this city, yesterday, She locomo-
tives were gaily dressed with American flags.
Mr.. Eames, mail agent on the route between
this city to Island Pond dashed flag to Inc
platform of the mail car. Just before the
train started from the depot, MIR. Latham'
train dispatcher of the Portland District on the
Grand Trunk Railway, cut the lashing and
threw the flag into the Postofice car, a deed
TO be execrated by all true Americans.
Some three or four years ago this same Mr..
Latham, while conductor Of one of the trains,
tore down an American flag that had been
hoiste d on one Of the baggage cars. For this
transaction he was suspended for six months,
and only regained his position by the inter-
position o. Union men. Unless some good
explanation c an be given for his action CT yes
terday, the pc, >ple of this city will demand
that some loyal m IN be placed ia charge of the
depot here.
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HATS, THE OBJECTIVE PoINT.-Brummel
said good hat bespoke the gentleman. Upon
the erased pate of his hero, Cervantes placed
a BARRIERS bason, and thus ridiculed him.
Every body has often heard of the approbriup
attached to shocking bad hat while "a
seedy tile"-but the contemplation of ugliness
is extremely painful to spirit touched to
fine issues" We will venture to say, how
ever, that if some people could hear what other
people say of their looks-ah owing to the
fearful horrors of their headgear-these said
people would Immediately visit the place where
all these evils would be remeded, the tongue
of ridicule stopped and the tune entirely
changed. They would leave the place looking
like Christians and men. No article Of dress
so changes the appearance of the outward
man an a hat, but we will not now discuss the
philosophy of the thing and only direct those
who su6e.- in reputation from being crowned
with "shockin bad hats" to a store in front of
our Post Office W.. ere all such difficulties can
be remedied.
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From the Armsy of the Potomac Operations
of Sheridan.

From the 4rnay of the POtOnaGc-O Operations
of Sheridan.
WASHINGTON, April TO-
A letter dated Headquarters Army of the
Potomac, Jettersville, Va, 7th, says on Mon
day-our cavalry under the gallant Sheridan,
made important captures of prisoners, guns
and wagons.
The cavalry having gained possession of the
Danyille Railroad some time previous, were
not long in discovering the enemy. The 9th
Corps being well up in support, preparations
were made for another attack.
The I'd division under Gen. Davies charged
and drove the enemy, but the rebel infantry
came up and under cover of the woods at
tackled our men who were forced back on the
infantry, but not until 1000 prisoners, guns
and mile of wagon trains, together with
their drivers, were 10 possession of the I'd
division. The wagons numbered 200, and
were mostly empty, and were burnt after the
mules had been cut loose, and brought in
along with a train belonging to Fitz Hugh
Lee, containing his baggage, etc.
In this engagement Sheridan took 300
prisoners, among whom was Gen. Bragg's
Chief OF Artillery. n
The 1st Pennsylvania regiment took seven
battle flags with many prisoners.
The prisoners taken the past three days foot
up 1900, including number Of officers.
The correspondent gives some particulars
already in substance officially telegraphed,
and adds that the greater credit is due to the
Army of the Potomac and its commander, for
the bravery displayed during the series Of
battles. Some portions of the army have
been marching continuously for several days,
the 5th Corps making over 80 miles yester-
day in their efforts to reach the foe.
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Distractions in james Rirer-Destructjo, of
the Rebel NGcy-Burnia0 of the Harriet
DeFord-Frons Mobile.
WASHINGTON, April 10.
Rear Admiral Porter reports to the Navy
Department his operations On James River.
After being satisfied that Richmond was evac-
urted he commenced removing the obstruc-
ton below Howlett's Battery. He succeeded
In getting channel through and removed the
torpedOes. The gunboats moved up to
Drury's, where distractions again presented
bar to further progress. He then went to
Richmond with the President and found the
rebel rams and gunboats blown up with the
exception of an unfinished ram, the Texas, and
small tug gunboat, mounting one gun. The
vessels destroyed were the Virginia, flagship,
four guns, the iron-clad Nausegond, two guns,
the wooden ship Hampton, two guns, the
wooden ship Roanoke, one gun, the torpedo
tender Shrapnel, and the Patrick Henry, a
school ship. Some may be raised. The Beau
Tort and Texas have been put in our service.
Tho Tredegar works and naval ordnance
depot remain untouched.
The Navy Department has been informed
that when the gunboats got in sight of the
Harriet DeFord she was in flames and burned
to the waters edge.
The Department has also been informed that
no lives were lost by the sinking of the mont
tor Milwaukee at Mobile. Preparations were
making to raise her.
1t is also further learned from the same dis
patch that on.Sunday, March 9th, the army
under Gems. Candy Smith and Granger had a
fight with the rebels and drove them into their
works.
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RgcRu1rING.-Seven men were sent TO
camp from the office Of the Provost Marshal
last Saturday, and were credited as follows
Cumberland 8; North Yarmouth, Biddeford,
KeRnebunkport and Lyman one each.
Five men were enlisted on Saturday, at the
City Recruiting Office towards the quota of
this city-making the number 40 for the week.
Yesterday seven men were sent to camp
and were credited, one each to Portland,
Acton, Gray, Biddeford, Limington, Water
boro' and Kennebunkport.
Fifteen men were enlisted yesterday to-
wards the quota of Portland, in the City Re-
cruiting office, before the City Council shut
down upon paying bounties.
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Groceries at Auction.

ON Tuesday April llth at 10 O'Clock A M. at Of
nee an invoice Of Groceries consisting Of Boxes
Cloves, Prunes, Babbett's Salerafns-Nnstard Her
ring stove Polish, igars, Iipes, fine cut Tobacco,
casks b1 CarDonate Soda, dozen quart Jars ick.
les, bbls Fickled Lines, bbls Picked Feacbes-s
Boxes Defensive soap IS Boxes soap, Fancy soap,
HENRY BAILEY CO., AuctiOneers.
apatd -.
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JEFF. Daqis at DDnCiIle = Serenede to the
President.

JEFF. Daqis at DDnCiIle = Serenede to the
President.
NEW YORK, April TO-
The Posts special Washington dispatch says
Secretary Stanton expressed the opinion that
there will be no more heavy fighting. 1t is
expected that johnson will surrender
Special dispatches were sent to Gen. Sher-
man on Sunday.
The President was closeted with the Cabi-
net to-day.
There is reason to believe that JEFF. Davis
was at Danville on Saturday night trying to
join Johnston with the archives of the rebel
government and large amount of specie
Several hundred persons gathered round
the Executive mansion this afternoon at 5 IL
o'clock. Frequent calls were made for the
President, who appeared mostly to say, that if
the company assembled by appointment some
mistake had crept into their understandings.
He had appeared before larger audience
than this once to-day. He would repeat what
he then said, namely, that he supposed, owing
to the great and good news, there would be
some demonstration, and he would prefer to-
morrow evening, when he should be quite
willing and he hoped ready to say something.
He desired to be particularly BRIEF Every
thing he said got into print. Occupying the
position he did, mistake would produce
harm. and, therefore. he wanted to be careful
not to make mistake. A voice, "You have
not N ade any mistake yet.') The President
was greeted with cheers, and after bidding the
crowd good evening retired.
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Helm the Snffaring Soldiers.

We call the attention of our readers to Mr..
Blaine's telegram in relation to the Sanitary
and Christian Commissions. Mr.. Blaine says
they are doing an immense amount of good
at this time. Now is the hour to furnish
material aid to these charitable agencies. A
little while longer, and the people will not be
called upon so often and so urgently as they
are now.
WASHINGTON, April 10.
To Hon. ISRAEL WAsHBURN IL have just
returned from Richmond. There is great
need O. continued aid to the Sanitary and
Christian Commissions. They are both do
ing incalcu'able good to our suffering sol
rdiers, and every effort should be made tore
plenish their treasures. j, G. BLAINE.
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Rej0ici7sgS.

BOSTON, April III.
The day has been entirely given up to re-
joicings. In the Legislature, Speaker Bull
lock and others made eloquent and appropriate
addresses, followed by adjournment. The
Supreme and other courts also adjourned.
A great meeting Of merchants was held in
Franklin street, and another similar meeting
in Winthrop Place. The turnout Of the mill
tary, firemen and other professions was very
imposing. The flremen especially, with their
engines and steam whistles created new
sensation.
NEW YORK, April 10.
The heavy rain storm here somewhat inter-
feres with the rejoicings In this city. Flags
are out all over the city, and cannon have
been roaring all day and still continue.
PHILADELPHIA, April 10.
Reioicings over the surrender of Lee and
his army were kept up all night. and are still
in full blast. The firemen with bands of music
are parading the streets. Great multitudes
throng the streets, and all are glad the war is
over. All is gratitude and joy. Two hun
bred guns were fred at noon.
BELFAST, ME-, April 10.
Lees surrender was celebrated in this city
by the ringing of bells from sunrise until noon,
by salutes from the batteries, and from tue
United steamer Rhode Island. By procla-
nation of the Mayor, all business was sus-
pended this afternoon, and this evening pri-
vate and public buildings will be Illuminated.
While firing a salute in Custom House
Corps were severely injured.
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By TELEGRAPH
EVENING PAPERS.
Intsrsstina from richmond.

1nteTeStHg from htcHntOnUs
New YORK, April 10.
A correspondent of the World while in
Richmond became possessed of quantity of
rebel official documents which show that on
the I'd OF April the Treasury was shipping to
Charleston, N. c., large amount OF treasure,
&C., found in Richmond, and requesting furth-
er transportation facilities in case of emergen-
cy. A bill passed in secret session provided
measures for secret service within our lines,
the destruction of property, &c.
Hsrdee reports to the War Department that
the cotton was distributed throughout the city
in cellars, garrets and warehouses to such an
extent that to fire it would destroy the city
and it was not sent out of the city because
railroad transportation was monopoliZed for
the removal OF governmentstores.
On March Both special courier was ap-
pointed TO accompany the records and effects
Of the 81 Auditors office to Charlotte, N. G.
March 2Sth it was announced that Virginia
had loaned 100000 in coin. March 10Th it
is announced that the government could not
pay the interest due from it.
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MEwooMB's NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
the varied attractions about the city last
evening, the City Hall was well filled by de-
lighted audience attracted by this popular
company. Newcomb himself is host, and
one OF the best delneators of negro character
that has ever visited our city. The company
contains several very fine vocalists, and the
accomplishments are admirably executed
i The usual number Of jokes was cracked, but
tn, W were mostly FRESH, having reference to
the recent thrilling events on the great
theat. C OF strife. The Star Spangled Banner
was re. 1dered with excellent effect. The COM
papy wi U appear again this evening, with an
entire ch. Enge of programme, and no doubt a
Z II house will greet them.
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Casualties in LIST Name sharpshoOters.
head QUARTERS lsE REsT SHARPsHooTER
Name Vol, 3rd Bsig) LIST Dv., Bird Corps

head QUARTERS lsE REsT. SHARPsHooTERs)
Maine Vol, 3td Bsig1 lss Dy,, Bird Corps,
April 2, 1865.
Editor Of Portland Press:
SIR:-I send You the following list Of casualties in
the LIST Maine Sharpshooters which have occurred
up to April LIST, during the present campaign!
WoUNDED-MGrch 30th.-Co. A. William Crok-
erd, neck, SLIGHT
KILLED March 3Ist-Co A-1st sergt. (acting
End Lieutenantl Charles w Bugbse; private Jlslph
NIUE; private Charles S Chapman
WOUNDED Co. A,-Private john W. Bartlett
wrist side aud breast, mortal; private Winfield s.
SIN u; leg sleht; rIivat4 Benz amin Lancaster arm
severe; private A r Lord shoulder, slight private
Charles Swain sh ulder, severe.
KILLED Co. B,-Private Edward p. Mansfield.
WOUNDED Co. r, = Privates james Ble'hem
foot slight: Samuel Kennedy, arm; Arthur d At
tidge head, severe; Peter Percy lace.
WoUNDED.-Co. G Corp, Charles Hadly, thigh,
sever Priv. Pet Devlin, thigh, severe
WoUNDED.-Co. D.-Sergt. James Davis, thigh,
flesh woUnl.
MISSING Co D,-Privates Peter Ryan, William
Biers
WOUNDED Go. E. Priva'es Edward Jones.
shoulders; Charles NJ Colby leg.
MISSING Go PRIV John Kelly.
KILLED.-Co. F,-Sergt Daniel ii. Hnkly
WOUNDED Co. F, Sergt Daniel BARLEY,
der, severe Privates Chri tan Esenhuser,
ARM Petsr Kelly, hand and side; Conrad Wilson,
wrist and shoulder; John W Miner, stomach.
am. very respectfully,
Your obsdient servant,
G. B. ABBOTT, Capt. Com'd'g.
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Notes of all the denominations named will be
promptly furnished upon receipt Of subscriptions,
and the notes forwarded at once. The interest to
the 18th of juno next will be paid In advance.
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Gen. sseeues Moven.e,.s-From Richmond.

Gen. Steeles Accommodation Richmond.
WASHINGTON, April 10.
A Pensacola dispatch of the Both ult., re-
ceived here, confirms the reports telegraped
here yesterday from New York, of the pro-
gress made by Gen. Steele's command through
Alabama to Blakely. Z
Reliable reports from Richmond of Sunday,
states than Gen. Shepley by order Of the
President. has given safe conduct to Mr..
Hunter to come and go from that city.
No prayers were offered in the churches on
Sunday for the President.
The citizens generally regard the war as
over, and further resistance unwise.
The Richmond Wing of Saturday states
that meeting on Friday evening of several
individuals, including six or seven members of
the late Legislature, a committee OF three was
appointed to inform the Legislature and Gov.
Smith of the terms upon which President Lin
co,a expressed himself to Judge Campbell, as
willing that Virginia might return to the
Union. Judge Campbell was requested to ac-
company the committee, who were to leave as
soon as passports could be procured.
The Wing prefers not to state the under
standing of Mr.. Lincoln's terms, as their lntor-
nation was unofficial. The only information
received IN Washington of the Presidents
proposition. is that it is very liberal.
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By the President of the United States-A
Proclamation,

Proclamation.
Whereas, By my proclamation of the 10th
and 26th day OF April 1861, the ports of
the United States in the States of Virginia,
No. Carolina, So. Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas
we've declared to be subject to blockade, but,
Whereas the said blockade has in consequence
of actual military occupation of this govern
ment since been conditionally set aside, or
relaxed In respect to the ports Of Norfolk and
Alexandria IN the State of Virginia.. Port
Royal In the State of South Carolina; Pensa-
cola and Fernandina IN the State of Florida :
New Orleans in the State of Louisiana; aud
whereas by the 4th section of the act of Con-
gress, approved on the 18th OF July 1861, en-
titled an act further to provide for the col
lection OF duties on imports and for other pur-
poses. The President for the reason therein
set forth, Is authorized to close certain ports
of entry. M
Now, therefore, be it known that I, Abraham
Lincoln, President of the United States, do
hereby proclaim that the ports of Richmond,
Tappahannock, Cherrystone, Yorktown and
Petersburg Of Camden, Elizabeth City, Eden
ton, plymouth, Newbern, Ocracoke in North
Carolina, of Charleston, Georgia and Beaufort
in South Carolina, of Savannah, st. Mary's,
Brunswick and Danver in Georgia, of Mobile
in Alabama, of Pearl River, Shieldbourg,
Natchez and Picksburg ia Mississippi, of st.
Augustine, Key West, st. Marks, Port Leon,
st. John, Jacksonville and Apalachcola in
Florida, and Teche and Franklin in Louisiana,
of Galveston, Casolle, Brazos de Santiago,
and Port Isabel in Texas. are hereby closed,
and all right of importation, warehousing and
other privileges shall, in respect to the ports
aforesaid, cease until they shall have again
been opened by order OF the President, and if
while the said ports are so closed any ship or
vessel from beyond the United States, or hav-
ing on board any articles subject to duties,
shall attempt to enter any such port the same,
together with the tackle, apparel, furniture
and cargo shall be forfeited to the United
States.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United States
to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington this 18th
day of April, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty five, and
OF the Independece of the United States of
America the eighty-ninth.
(Signed) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
w. H. SEWARD, Secy. OF State.
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No MORE CITY BoUNTY.-Yesterday morn
ing, when it was pretty evident that no more
soldiers would be sent into active service,
there was great rush at the City Recruiting
Office, and fifteen men were enlisted in very
short time. But meanwhilea special meet
ing of the City Council was held, and an Or
der was passed repeating the order providing
for the payment OF bounties, to take effect at
IL o'clock at noon This put an end to the
enlistment business at once.
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as.s YosS Market.

NEW YoEK. April TO-
at SO.
Flour-sales 800 bbls, State and Western 10000
lower; State 40GS 90; Round Hoop Ohio 50Q9 s.:
western 60G8 30; southern decl ming; sales ESQ
at 8 1091O so
Wheat.2@2c lower; sales IA COO bushels Winter
Corn-dull; sales ~ 0O0 bushels Now Yellow at
. 140.
Oats-dull; Canada 7T0e0c.
Beef-duli.
Pork-dull Gales 4,4O0 bbls. new mess. at 2e 0O9
26 rs.
Lard-dull: sales $50 bbls at l5t@1s.
Butter-quiet; Ohio 1922
WhiskeyIfrmer; sales 1900 bbls at 1892 II.
Rice-dull.
sugars-dul; sales $50 hhds; Muscovado l2c; 200
boxes Havaua st 13c.
Naval Stores-Quiet.
Freightst TO LiverpoOl-dull.
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Washington Correspondence.

NEW YORK, April 10.
The Commercials Washington dispatch
says John G. Breckenridge was known to be
with Lee on Friday, and hopes are entertained
that he has been captured.
Pollard who took advantage of the escape
of Richardson, has been arrested in Rich
mond and committed to Castle Thunder for
reasonable language.
The Commercials special Washington dis
patch saws orders are to be sent to our gen.
erals everywhere to open communication with
the commanders of the rebels in their front,
and offer the same terms which were accepted
by Lee. No difficulty is anticipated, except
in Texas.
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TEMPERANCE CONFERENCE.-The friends
of Temperance will meet at Yarmouth Viii
lage tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, and
will hold a session also in the evening. In
teresting speakers from neighboring towns
will be present. 1t is hoped the attendance
will be large, as General Alcohol is to be at
tackled and forced to surrender.
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New Your

NEW YORK, April 10.
A vote of thanks to Gen, Grant and his
army passed the State Legislature to-day.
The Board of Aldermen to-day, voted to
send committee to President Lincoln, to
ask him to suspend the draft for sixty days.
Col. Dodge, the Provst Marshal OF this
city, states in published card to-day, that
the government will exact of New York the
whole number of men required by draft.
The Commercial says there has been an ex-
odus of gold spectators during the last fort
night, and it would not be surprising to find
gold confined to the regular Brokers' board
soon, 81