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eloped with the Rev. John wttmeyer, pastor Of st.
Josephs Catholic church, Of Detroit and that he had
reason 10 believe the Grant pair were In New York
Search resulted in finding them living together man
and wife in City Hall place, and yesterday they
taken back to Detroit in charge Of an officer
Superintendent Kennedy, Of the Metropolitan Police
force, has issued order compmenting the mon under
his command for the manner in which they performed
their arduous duties attendant the obsequies Of
President Lincoln, during Monday and Tuesday last,
Edward Ingersol who Is charged with making strong
secession speech In this city few days ago, on arriving
in Philadelphia yesterday morning board a railroad
train waited upon by committee who demanded an
apology for his alleged reasonable remarks This he
fused 10 make when he surrounded by an indignant
crowd, Of whom he drew pistol but before he
could use II he secured by the police, taken 10 o
station house. and in default Of two thousand dollars
ball. locked up The feeling against him the part OF
the people was very strong and but for the greatest
cions Of the officers he would probably have been very
severely dealt with.
The steamer New England, with full cargo destined
for Boston, was set FIRE by the explosion of lamp
while lying at her wharf At st. John, N B., yesterday
morning and burned 10 the waters edge Three lives
are supposed 70 have been lost by the catastrophe.
The stock market was strong yesterday Governments
were higher Gold was lower and closed at 14s
There was no general activity In commercial circles
yesterday but trade is steadily improving, and in
articles there q considerable movement at full and
in higher prices Petroleum was higher, az
were groceries, &c. On Change the -four market was
less active, and prices Of the common and medium
grades declined loc $50 Wheat Irregular winter
was heavy, while spring steady Corn was scarce
more active and lc higher Oats were dull and lower
The pork market opened active and rm but closed dull
and scarcely 30 nrm. Beef active and Arm
while lard was a shade lower Freighs continued dull
and whiskey was steady. with moderate inourY.
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DuSxmK, N. Y, April 2s-l2:lo A. n
Forty miles from Buffalo. No largo settlements have
been passed the way although many persons witness
the passage Of thefunera train.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-17

R Mrs. Oviedo, ofdiamond wedding fame, is
dangerously i'll of small pox in Havana.
There is in Lewiston Manufacturers and
Mechanics Library Association. The Library
contains 3,2is volumes, and it is proposed TO
add thousand volumes the present year.
Says Prentice, for the capture of Richmond
we ought to have such an illumination through
out the country as shall make the man in the
moon think that the old earth is on FIRE.
RMr. J. W. Thompson of West Hartford,
Conn, was few days since killed by being
caught in the band Of mill and whirled around
the shafting.
EThe Louisville Journal says the citizens
of Richmond will now behold an accustomed
sight. They may not admire the spectacle Of
the blue coats, but they will certainly rejoice at
the appearance of the greenbacks.
ERev. Ray Palmer, D. D., formerly Of Bath
author of several Of our popular church hymns,
has recently published small volume entitled
.sHymns and Sacred Pieces, with miscellaneous
Poems.''
EPrivate adyices from Little Rock are, thai
the Arkansas Legislature met in special session
on the 3D., solely for tine purpose OF acting upon
the amen ment to the Constitution abolishine
slavery.
RThe Teleg .qph says that lady in Brunf,
wick on Monday last when the procession passed
her house, in the height Of her exultation swung
and swung again purely white cat, from her
parlor window.
~" Dixon" in special to the Boston
Advertiser, speaking of the assassin of the
President, says the whole affair, from his en-
trance into the lox to his escape from the theatre
occupied scarcely minute, and the strange
ness of the action found everybody wholly un-
prepared
ECapt Leonard Hail. Rockland, master Of
the schooner James Brophy, met sudden death
on board his vessel In Boston on Monday He
was shot in the head by the accidental discharge
of his own pistol. He was a temperate, indus
trious and thrifty young man, and had recently
been very prosperous in his business. He leaves
safamily,"
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Condition of Mr.. Sescard and So,s-Reportet
Capture of B0Oth--ATrests.

s BAL capture OF BoOtA--Asrests.
WASHINGTON, April 16-11.15 A. NJ.
The surgeon speaks favorably of Mr.. Sew
ards condition this morning. Frederick Sew
lard still remains unconscious and has not
Opened his eyes since Friday night.
New YORK, April 16.
A private dispatch from member of Mr..
Stewards family received this Sunday after
loon states that the condition of Frederick
Seward has improved since morning, and hopes
|are now entertained of his recovery.
The Times special Washington dispatch
|says Secretary Seward will recover. Freder-
lick Seward is still unconscious. He breathes
calmly and has an easy pulse. His head is
confused and lacerated. An in
valid soldier nurse saved Mr. Stewards life.
The Herald's special Wa hington dispatch
|says Booth has been arrested near Baltimore
land will be placed for safe keeping on board
a monitor at the navy yard in Washington an.
5chored in the stream so as to keep him from
( the reach of the populace. Various arrests
nave been made of parties suspected of being
Implicated. Some have proved their inno-
acence, but others are held. The letter found
4 in Booths trunk which showed. that the assas.
sination was to take place about the 4th OF
March, and urging postponement, said thai
4 the government officers were suspicious and
lit would be imprudent to do anything then. 1t
ilso advised Booth to go to Richmond and as.
1certain how such action would be regarded by
! the rebel government. Further disclosures
are withheld for the present. Evidence suffi
Scient has been accumulated to implicate some
I six different persons in the diabolical plot al
I If them from this section and from Maryland
Z Two pairs of handouts and gag We're found
lin Booths trunk.
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W. Il. PLuMMER, Agent
LARcENY.-Last Friday William q. Steve

LARcENy.-Last Friday William H. Steven
son. colored man, who has spent term in
the State prison, called with his brother al
the Jail to see George Harris, a prisoner. They
went into the room of the turnkey, Mr.. Roberi
Pencil, who at the time was busy with his
pocket book, which contained 500. He laid
the money on the table and proceeded to
show the Stevenson's the way to Harris cell,
preceding them, and locking the door of his
room after they went out. After the Steven
sons had made their visit and gone, Mr.. p, re
turned to his room and found that his money
had gone too. Convinced that it must have
been taken by one of them as he came through
the room, he caused William to be arrested
Some money was found on him, but none to
correspond with what Mr. P. had lost, and it
is supposed he got it changed. William was
brought before the Municipal Court Satur-
day. and in default of sureties in the sum of
$500, for his appearance at the July term OF
5. j. Court, was committed to Jail.
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R,s,nors from Me1i.o.

NEW ORKs April 10.
The Herald's correspondence from the city
3of Mexico of the 9th, says Maximilians sub
fleets are much agitated over rumors that
THE Empire is shortly to be invaded by large
number Of soldiers who have heretofore beer
lighting for JEFF Davis Confederacy. Gen
Price is said to be one of the leaders in the
movement, and 1t is expected that during the
looming summer, an immense force of our
rebels will cross the Rio Grande, provided
with arms ammunition and other necessary
supplies, and march to the assistance of Presi-
dent Juarez, for the purpose of expelling the
Europeans from the country.
Much indignation was manifested in Mexico
10y the publication of statement that United
States troops had crossed the Rio Grande and
destroyed 1000 bales of rebel cotton stored on
Mexican soil.
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THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Germania at N ew York.


NEW YORK, April 16.
The steamship Germania, from HAMBURG
4th and southampton 5.h, arrived tonight.
The steamships Peruvian, City of Washing
ton, and Hansa have arrived out.
GREAT BRITAIN.
Mr.. Cobden died on the End inst, LORD
Palmerston, Mr.. D'Israel, and Mr.. Bright
spoke most warmly of Mr.. Golden.
Inc House OF Commons agreed to the
100000 vote for the navy estimates.
Mr. Feel moved that the one and three
Iquarter millions vote, voted for the civil ser.
vice, be withdrawn for the present.
The Times says it is hardly in reason that
Gen. Lee can long maintain his position
against the coalescing forces of Sherman
Sheridan, and Grant.
FRANCE.
A judicial inquiry has been instituted into
the conduct of certain persons accused of at
tempting to disturb the peace by aiding and
|aDettlng the armament of the Confederate
|cruiser Stonewall.
RUSSIA.
The plague continues undated in st. Pet
'ersburg.
SPAIN.
The bill for the abandonment of San Do
|mingo was adopted by vote of 1853 to So.
Narvaez declared that Spain respected the
Pope's right, but that it was necessary to
adopt conciliatory policy.
BRAZIL.
Monteveido has been surrendered to Flores
The Brazilian forces now occupy 1t. Peace
has been re -established. Flores has assumed
the Presidency of the Republic.
The business prospects are good.
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Testin.onn Aaainst Rooth.

WASHINGTON, April Is.
Gen. Grant arrived here in a special trant
about noon, and Immediately proceeded to theL
Presidents house.
The second extra of the Evening Star says Il
1Col. Ingraham, Provost Marshal of the de
fences north OF the Potomac, is engaged inE
taking testimony to-day, all of which fixes theE
assassination upon j. Wilkes Booth.
Judge DIN of the Supreme Court of thel
District of Columbia, and Justice Miller, areI
also engaged to-day at the Police head-quar-
4 ters in taking testimony Of large number of
witnesses. axs a
Lieut.. Tyrel of COL Ingraham's staff, last
5night proceeded to the National House where|
Booth had been stopping, and took possession
s Of his trunk, in which was found colones|
military dress coat; two pairs of handouts Il
TWO boxes of pistol cartridges, and PACKAGE
If letters, all OF which are now in possession
If the military authorities. One of the letters
Z bearing date Of Hookstown, Nd, speaks ofthe|
mysterious affair in which you are engaged,
and urges Booth to proceed to Richmond and
ascertain the views OF the authorities there
7 upon the subject. The writer endeavors tol
<persude Booth from carrying his designs inte|
Execution at that time, for the reason that the
government had its suspicious aroused. The
writer seems to have been implicated in the
mysterious affair with Booth, as he informs
8 Booth in letter, that he would prefer to ex-
press his views verbally; and then goes on to
'ay that he was out of money, had no clothes.
land would be compelled to leave home, as his
family were DESTROYS he should dissolve his
connection with Booth. This letter is written
on note paper, in smallne hand, and simply
bear the signature of SAM"
Sympathy of the Nova Scotian Government.
HALIFAX, N. S., April 10.
a The Governor had appointed to-day for Civ
ing assent to bills passed with the usual cere-
monies, but upon receiving the sad news OF
President Lincolns murder, he sent the fol-
flowing to the council
GOVERNMENT HoUsE,l
d Halifax,N N. s.. April 10.
My Dear Sir:-The very shocking intelli
1 gence which has just reached me of the muir
3der of President Lincoln, by the hand OF an
assassin, and my sense of the greatness of the
4loss which the cause of order has sustained by
{ the death OF a man whom I have always re
garded as upright. in his intentions, indis
poses me to undertake any public ceremony
such as had contemplated in my intended
Svisit to the Legislative Council to day.. beg
Therefore to notify to you the postponement Of
that visit, and perhaps under the circum-
stances men of all parties may feel that the
Suspension of further public business for the
zday, would be a mark of sympathy not UNI
4 becoming the Legislature to offer, and none
3could misconstrue. Believe me to be my
dear sir, most fully yours,
RICHARD GRAVES MCDONNELL.
To the Hon. Ed. Kenny, President of the
Legislative Council, ,s.,s ~
6 The citizens generally unite in expressions
aof deep sympathy for the Nations loss.
1t is reported that the flags on the COL
Lamb, have been ordered down by the Naval
authorities.
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The following cases and barrels of hospital
stores were sent forward on Saturday to the
Maine Agency for the relief of Maine Soldiers
8 cases from Bangor cases from Bath, /
case from Westbrook Point, 2 cases from Gar
diner, case from Locks Mills, case from
I'd Parish, Portland, l case from Robbinston,
bbis from Park Street Grammar School, s
bbls from Maine Camp Hospital, box from
Rockland, l box from Pine Street Church, A
boxes from -- for Mrs. Mayhem.
G. r. DAVIS,
State Agent
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AUGUSTA, Me-, April 10.
The sad news of the assassination of Presi
dent Lincoln was received here with expires.
slons OF the deepest sorrow from nearly every
citizen. Bells were tolled and flags displayed
ana draped throughout the city. To. day
Sunday large meeting was held at Neon
an Hall, at which resolutions were adopted
Expressive of sorrow at the loss our country
mas sustained, and appropriate remarks made
by several citizens.
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Ar their regular meeting on Saturday even
ing, the Portland Burns Association without
transacting any other business, passed unani-
anously the following resolution:
Resolred, That we now adjourn as mark
of our respect for the memory of bis Excel
iezey, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, late President Of
The United States, whose monrnful death by
assassination has this day cast such an I'M
paralleled gloom over our adopted country.
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WAsHINGTON, April 10.
President Johnston and his Cabinet held
their first formal meeting this afternoon at the
Treasury Department. President johnson in|
conversation with distinguished gentleman
to-day, said at present he saw no necessity of
The would not commit himself to policy which,
would prevent his visiting condign punish
sment on traitors. He had been lighting the|
5rebels here and in Tennessee. His previousl
scourse might be regarded as an Indication Cf
/ his future conduct on this subject.
There are but comparatively few houses
/ which are not dressed in mourning.
Secretary Seward and his son have not yeti
been pronounced out of danger. Their in
3juries are SO severe as to excite the most ear
5nest solicitude of their friends.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-17

DEATH OF Col. KENDRcK.--A private
letter from Surgeon Quimby, of the 61st U. S
colored infantry, states that Col. Frank A.
Kendrick of that regiment, died at New Or
leans OF diarrhea, on the 3lst of March. Col.
K. was native Of Saco, son OF Mr.. Humph
rey KendIick Of that place, to whom the letter
was addressed. For several years he has
resided in Davenport, Iowa, where he married
He was early in the var under Grant in the
Southwest, in the cavalry service. from which
he was promoted to the Golonelcy of coloret
regiment
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56ea. Sherman the sno5e-Reported ,Sss,
render of Gen. J0hnfsoss.
FORTRESS MONROE. April /.

TOhIHfI5S MONROE, ApfII IA.
By an arrival from Wilmington, intelligence
lis received that Sherman took up his line of
march northward from Goldsboro' last Mon
3day. A large amount of supplies have been
1 sent through the Dismal Swamp canal 10
3barges, and around the Cape in steamers for
I the use OF his army. The anchorage place for
vessels IS in the vicinity of Roanoke Island, at
which place they will await the orders of Gen
SBeckwith, Gen. Sherman's Chief of Commits
gsary.
The steamer George Leary arrived from
getty Point this afternoon, brings down re
aport OF the surrender of Johnston to Gen
fisherman, but this needs conformation.
i The George Leary brought down direct
gfrom the front fifty bearers of battle flags and
Il other trophies, including several beautiful
Estate flags.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-17

A. HINT.-A young man at the Portland
Shovel Company's Works on Saturday, givinl
mtterance to joy at the national calamity, wa
met by patriotic young mans fist, whiel
laid him out. The foreman of the works thel
informed Mr.. Sscesh that il he did not wan
to create vacancy in the establishment h
had better Hhush up"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-17

MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. - Steamship
Nova Scotiau, Capt. Brown, sailed from this
port for Liverpool at o'clock Saturday after
noon, taking out 30 cabin and 10 storage pas
sengers, and large cargo.
The Moravian will sail for Liverpool next
Saturday.
The Belgian is the steamer due this week.
The North American, which left Liverpool
for this port last Thursday, is the last of the
steamers for this season.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-17
HON. Secretary se,card ,sas saved.

NEW Turk, April 70.
A private dispatch from an official source
received in this city, says that Secretary Sew.
ards throat was not cut, but his face was con
1siderabIy gashed. he saved himself from
more serious injury by throwing himselffrom
THE bed.
The Posts Washington dispatch says, Mr.
Hansell the messenger Of the State Depart
! ment, who was in attendance upon Mr.. Sew.
lard, is in very precarious condition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-17

BRITISH SYMPATHy.-The Canadian steam
ship Moravian, Capt. Alton, fred mounful
salute o. 81 minute guns yesterday at II
O'Clock. which was answered by 81 minute
guns from the Steam Cutter Mahoning, Capt.
Webster, with the British flag at the FORE
The Moravian had the American ensign at
the main, half mast. The officers of the ship
wore badges of mourning on their sleeves, ex-
pressve OF sympathy for the great loss the
American nation has sustained.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
y
TO THE DAILY PRESS.
CAPTURE OF MOBILE.
The whole Of ROdney's Command
Captured.
5000 PRISONERS AND 300 GUNS GAP
TURED.

CHICAGO, April 16.
A special dispatch from Cairo says our forces
occupied Mobile on the 9th inst.
Spanish Fort was captured. Three thousand
prisoners and 300 guns were captured in Mo
|bile.
The garrison fell back up the river on gun
boats, and by way of Chickasaw Bayou.
Gen. Wilson has captured the whole of Rod
|ney's command.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-17

SPONTANEOUS CONGRESSIONAL bale Of
oiled clothing was left at the Eastern Express
Office Saturday. Last evening, Mr.. Coffin,
having occasion to go into the Office, discover
led that the goods were in a state of combus-
tion. The bale was quickly dumped into tbs
street and ripped open. Some of the garments
were found very much charred. But for the
fortunate discovery of the fact, there would
have been serious loss from confagrstion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-17

New YORK, April Is.
The Commercials Washington dispatch say.
We have ascertained from a source perfect,
reliable, that during conversation yesterday
imong the members of a Spanish firm OF THU
CITY, 1t was stated that to day the greatest news
would be received that had yet been made
known to the public. The fact of the state
|ment was communicated to Gen. Peck this
morning by clerk OF the establishment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-17
OficiGi-FssaeraI of Mr.. Lincol,s.
STATE DEPARTMENT.

Washington, April II.
To the People Of the United States:
The undersigned is directed to announce
that the funeral services of the late lamented
Chief Magistrate will take place at the Execu-
tive Mansion, in this city, at - o'clock noon,
on Wednesday the 10Th inst. The various re-
ligious denomination throughout the country
are invited to meet in their respective places
of worship at that hour for the purpose of sol.
emnizing the occasion with appropriate cere.
monies. W. HUNTER,
Acting Secretary of State
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Soldiers Home.

The following named Soldiers were admitted
to the Portland Soldiers Home for the week
ending April 10th:
Stephen Morian. Co. c, 9Th N. j.; Theron
L. Swain, Co. M, Sd r. L.; Asa II. Phipps, Co
II. LIST Me. 81. A; Sylvester Pray, Co. A, 9Th
Me-; Isaac L Brown, Co. E, 9th Me-; Gilman
B. Pendexter,. do; Joseph Brodeaur, Co. F
18th. N. a.; Alden Turner, Co. B, 18th Ne.
Francis N. Elwell, Co. e, 9th N. H.; Leonard
2. Bosworth, Co. B, 3lst NJ Jeremiah Shorey
90. |, 10th Me-; Asa Chapman, Co. F, I'd Me
cavalry.
w Fl PruAfAfrp oant
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WettSes and ShepIey.
New YORK, April 10.
The Times special Washington dispatch
lsays important action took place there yester-
jday, affecting the reconstruction movement
lin Richmond, and particularly that portion OF
4 1t proposing session of the rebel Legislature
/ in Richmond in face of the thousands of real
Union men over whom they so long held evil
1sway. Gems. Weitzel and Shepley have been
superseded for their action.
Secretary Stanton does not approve of Gen.
jShepleys order concerning the prayer in the
Episcopal Church in reference to the Presi-
|dent.
The assemblage Of the Virginia Legislature
will be permitted only under arrest for urea
son.
President johnson in aprivate conversation,
said he would not commit himself to policy
which would prevent visiting condign punish
|ment on traitors.
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BosToN, April 16.
Inc select Assembly by the Telegraphes Of
sof this city announced for Monday evening,
TWILL. under the prevailing circumstances be
postponed a few DAYS. Due notice will be
sgiven hereafter. 1. e. BLISS, Chairman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-04-17

THE American illustrated Newspapers fol
this week have been received at the book and
periodical store of A. Robinson, No. 81 Elk
change Street.
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PORrLAND AVID VaOxNITy


Nesg Advertisements To-Doy
Auction Sales-E. M. Patten.
List Of LetteTs-A' 4. Dole.
Theatre--Lancaster Hall. 81 81
House for Sale-Chas Bailey.
Corn -E. H Burpin. -4At
Houses for Sale-J. X. Brazier.
Fire Works--W. d Robinson. Ds
Grand Ball-Mechanics' Hall
Wanted Immediately-W +. Parker.
Board-T Free st.
Patent Baby Tender-Pray & Smith
millinery Goods-Bosworth, Kaler d Co.
Pcstponed-I. A. Il. A. Ball.
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FAMILY SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

EVHE Boys Boarding. School at Kents FTill = 1 oun
Il as the EATON SCHOOL, will commence &, ,nm-
mes term OF twenty weeks. on Monday May sth,
JEWETr and LADY. y
For f,lthsr particulars address G. W. Jewett,
Kent Ill., Me "
Refele es:-Hon. W. A, p. Dillingham;, Water
VILE. Rev. II B. Abbott, Gardiner. Col. J. FRYE,
Lewiston, Rev. II NJ Eaton and Prof h. Il. Eaton.
eae held, Rev. DR.. II. 2. rorsey and Rev. Allen,
kents Hill. rat spl4d3we
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TIE Irish American Relief Association in
consequence of the National calamity, have
postponed their Ball, which was to have taker
place this evening to Tuesday evening ofnext
week. ~