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MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.
Supreme Judicial Court.
CRIMINAL TERM.—FOX, J., PRESIDING.
Saturday—The grand jury came iu and
returned tweuty bills of indictment for various
offences, among which was one for murder;
one for breaking and entering a dwelling house
with intent to commit larceny; two for com
pound larceny; one for keepiug a house of
ill-fame; two for uttering forged orders; seven
for larceny; one for peddling without license;
one for maliciously driving and using a horse;
one for keeping a drinking house and tippling
shop; one for being a common seller and one
for adultery.
The following arraignments took place:
Jeremiah Kagan, breaking and entering a
house iu Westbrook, with iutent to commit
larceny. Plea not guilty. J. O'Donnell for
the defense.
Levi S. Given, compound larceny, in steal
ing articles from the boarding house of Mrs.
Charles. Plea not guilty. J. O'Donnell for
the defense.
John Stickney,(two indictments) uttering
forged orders in the name of Kice * Co., Etna,
on W. <fc C. R. Milliken. Plea not guilty.
Daniel Ward, larceny of £40 from Mrs. Don
ahue. Plea not guilty. J. O’Donnell for de
fense.
Joanna McGrath and Ellen F. Murphy.
These are the clothes line thieves. Against
them the grand jury found six bills of indict
ment, to eacli of which they severally pleaded
not guilty. J. O’Donnell appeared as their
counsel.
Broncas Oceney,compound larceny in steal
ing articles from the house of S. B. Gowell in
Cape Elizabeth. Plea not guilty. Broncas is
a Corsican, and not understanding our lan
guage. the plea was entered for him.
Timothy Donahue and Elizabeth Treat,
adultery. Plea not guilty, J. O’Donnell ap
peared for Mrs. Treat.
The traverse jurors will come ill on Tuesday,
at whicli time trials will commence. Court
adjourned to Monday at 2 1-2 o’clock, P. M.
Among the prisoners at the bar was the lad
Isaac Smith, indicted for the murder of the
lad Jordan, hy pushing him into the water.
Smith is a bright looking boy, and seems ut
terly unconscious of having committed any
great otfeuse, and is willing to plead guilty to
murder or manslaughter. It will be a serious
question both to Court and counsel what to
do with this lad. The State prison does not
seem to be the place to put such a hoy; he
does not appear hardened enough for that;
and yet something will liave to be done with
him. We presume the whole character of the
lad will be strictly enquired into, and the At
torney General will make such disposition of
the case as the ends of justice may demand.
Arrest.—Saturday evening Deputy Mar
shal lleald arrested Llewellyn Sawyer, who
had been connected with Thomas W. Higgins
in passing bogus money in Lewiston, Wales
aud Waterville. Higgins was arrested at Lew
iston altout four weeks since, but Sawyer made
his escape and has beeu residing at Lawrence
under the assumed name of John O'Brien.
Last Friday lie returned to this city with the
intention of being married on Sunday. Hcald
learned that he was here and Saturday even
ing called at the Portland House in Green
street to make enquiries about him. While
the Deputy Murshal was there, Sawyer slipped
out of the dooi and made off; but Heald heard
him aud gave chase, and arrested him in Port
land street. On being arrested he said his
name was Varney, and the officer must be
mistaken; but on being taken to the lockup
he acknowledged that he was Sawyer. He
will be taken to Lewiston this morning.
Purer last) Bexevoi^xt Society.—The
anniversary exercises of this “ancient and
honorable” institution of phiianthrophy, took
place in the church of the First Parish last
evening. The spacious house was well filled,
and the services were of a deeply interesting
Character. The introductory and closing
prayers were offered by Kcv. Wm. It. Clark, of
Chestnut Street Church, and the sermon was
by Rev. E. C. Bolles, of the Universalist
Church. His text was the words ot the Sa
viour—“The poor have the gospel preached
unto them,” and the discourse was an able,
earnest aud forcible appeal for practical be
nevolence. A collection of $100 was taken
up iu aid of the funds of the society.
car* We are informed that no loss than
four different Hues of Euro|>cau steamers are
to make this their winter port the present sea
son, to wit: Allan's Royal Mail Line, Liver
pool ; Allan's Line, Glasgow; Anchor Line,
do.; Loudon Line, London.—the whole com
prising fifteen vessels. The first steamer of
the London Line, of which Messrs. Fin eh,
Boyi> & Co. are agents, is expected hourly.—
They arc also agents for a line of British
ships, two of which are now in i>ort, the Wav
erly, aud Mary Aim, Al, BUO tons each, of the
“Canada Line.” The splendid iron ship
“Queen of the Lakes," also consigned to them,
left Liverpool for this port on the 15th ult.
KEEr C'l-OSK to the Bcu.uixos.—Sucli is
our advice to pedestrians if they would avoid
being knocked over by the avalanches of
snow from the roofs of buildings. The slope
of the roofs will throw the snow to the middle
or outside of the sidewalk. We noticed on
Saturday afternoon, a few persons who were
struck with “sudden astonishment” on being
prostrated hy slides of snow. Their ejacula
MVUS U1U UUl UV U llj a Itlj |JIUU3 OUikC U1 111 IUU<
iMebcantile Libbaby Association.—
The debite in this Association on the Presi
dent's Emancipation proclamation tvas contin
ued last Saturday evening. Mr. Charles H.
Fling opposed the measure, aud it was sup
ported by Messrs. J. W. Stover, C. E. Jose and
Otis Cutler. The discussion was animated
and interesting. Without taking a vote upon
the subject it was laid over until next Satur
day eveniug for further discussion.
Sleigh Bells.—We noticed Saturday and
Sunday several vehicles driving through the
streets without any bells beiug attached to the
horses. The law requires that every sled or
sleigh drawn by one or more horses shall have
bells attached to the same, under a penalty for
neglect, of from two to twenty dollars. The
City Marshal informs us that he shall enforce
this ordinance.
Cleak yol’B Sidewalks.—it is the inten
tion of the City Marshal to strictly enforce
tlie ordinance relating to clearing the sidewalks
from snow. Our citizens had therefore better
see® it themselves rather than have a '‘greet
ing” to attend the Municipal Court, and there
be sentenced to pay a line of from two to ten
dollars.
Tempebance Assemblies.—The second
of these popular assemblies takes place at Lan
caster Hall to-morrow evening. The first oue
was a brilliant atlair, there being some seventy
five couples present. Chandler will prompt.
Sailing of the Steameb.— Steamship
Jura Bailed from this port for Liverpool about
seven o’clock Saturday evening. She takes
out 50 passengers and a full cargo.
The American Illustrated papers for
this week have been received at A. Robinson’s,
No. 51 Exchange Street.
\
TO THE
Portland Daily Press.
Surrender of Winchester to Gen.
Geary.
ROUT OF REBEL CAVALRY.
Capture of K«-3m‘I Horses, 71 tiles,
luid Flour.
Citizens Request our army to remain at
Winchester.
Two and a half millions of Unsigned
Certificates Stolen.
New Yoke, Dec. 7.
The Herald says it is stated that the Navy
Department has received reliable information
of the whereabouts of the Alabama, and that
the Vanderbilt w ould immediately sail to look
for her.
The Herald has a Harper's Ferry dispatch
stating that Gen. Geary with 3,000 infantry,
twelve pieces of artillery, and fifty cavalry,
marched upon Winchester on the 3d inst., and
demanded its surrender, which was complied
with, the people exhibiting many signs of joy
at his arrival.
He reports to Gen. Slocum that having left
Harpei's Ferry on the 1st inst., he met the en
emy's cavalry under White, Henderson and
llaylor at/Jliarleston, and routed them, with
some loss in wounded.
He marched Into Berryville the same even
ing, and again inet the enemy, drew him into
a trap, killed live and wounded eighteen, and
the same evening bivouacked three miles ltc
yoml Berryville. Xvxt day he advanced be
,1 *1... 11...1 .i.
el cavalry and infantry, and bivouacked in
Ash Hollow, between Hcrryville and Win
chester.
Our troops captured 100 horses and mules,
and several wagon loads ol' flour belonging lo
the rebel army. At Winchester twenty-five
rebels who were unable to escape were paroled.
Seventy-live conscripts claimed protection,
j which was granted. Five of our own prison
ers were released.
Gen. Geary, in pursuance of orders, then re
turned to Harper's Ferry, though large dele
gations of citizens begged him to remain.—
] Our only loss was one man slightly wounded.
A special dispatch from Washington to the
J Times says certificates of $5,000 each, to the
amount of two and a half millions, huve been
stolen from treasurer spinner's desk. Fortu
nately they were unsigned, and measures have
been taken to prevent the engraving of any
more of the same kind.
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
Snow Storm on Hit- Rappahan
nock.
Arriual of Gen. Jackson at Fredericksburg
HB AIM} CARTERS AltMV OF POTOMAC, I
Saturday. A. M., Dec. t). j
On Thursday the rebels brought some field
pieces to bear »u our gunboats lying in the
Rappahannock, near Port Royal. A few shots
from the boats upon them soon compelled
them to withdraw their guns out of range.
No harm was done. Yesterday the weather
was anything but pleasant. In the morning
it commenced raining, then hailing, and about
noon snow set in, which continued rapidly
until 10 o’clock last night. This morning
there are about four inches of snow on the
ground, and everything Is frozen up. Much
complaint is expressed among army officers in
reference to the large number of Brig. Gener
als hanging around Washington with a view
of getting appointed on Court Martials in or
der to escape active service in the field. There
is nothing new' from the other side of the
river. The rebels have not changed their
position.
Hwapwwawnis Amt Potomac, j
Last night was intensely cold, and some of
the troops sullered for want of blankets, lee
formed in the Potomac and Aquia Creek from
one and a half to two inches thick. To-day
the sun came out fair and cheering, hut the
air continued piercing cold. The roads are
liard and very rough.
Officers well informed state that Jackson
has arrived near Fredericksburg anil joined
bis forces with those already there. They
also report that the enemy have extended their
lines further down the Rappahannock.
The report that Maj. Spaulding, of the En
gineer brigade, is under arrest for unnecessary
delay in the transportation of pontoon trains
from Washington, is unfounded. That officer
lias been commended by his superiors for over
coming weighty obstacles in executing his
orders.
There have liecn no field movements to-day.
A Gallant anti Successful Affair.
Capture of Rebels, Horses, Arms, Wagons
and Camp Equipage
Washington, Dec. 0.
The following has been received at Head
quarters :
Charleston, I'a., .Yor. 27.—(’ol. Paxton, of
the 2d Virginia cavalry, supported by the lltli
Ohio infancy, yesterday made an attack on a
post of the enemy near Cold Knobb, Greenbri
ar County, on tin- 27th. It was a successful
surprise, capturing two commissioned officers,
one hundred nou-comraissioued and privates,
one hundred horses, two hundred stand of
arms, four wagons, and the camp equippage of
a regiment. The wagons, equippage. and part
of the arms were destroyed by Col. Paxton.—
No loss on our side.
On the day before a small scouting party' of
the 8th Virginia infantry had a skirmish with
the enemy’s cavalry. Our men were outnum
bered and forced to retreat, though without
serious loss.
(Signed) J. D. Cox, Mty. Gen.
_
From Gen. Hovey’s Expedition.
» him tire in oreiiaua, .Mississippi.
Destruction of Locomotives and Oars.
Cairo, Dec. 6.
From Memphis papers we learn that Gen.
| Hovey’s expedition, 20,000 strong, which left
1 Helena, Ark., some days ago, landed at Friar's
Point, some lilteen or twenty miles below, and
marched to Grenada, Mi»s., and took posses
sion of that place last Monday. A lorge num
ber of tlie citizens of Grenada fled on the ap
proach of our troops. The proprietors of the
j Appeal moved his newspaper establishment to
Marietta, Ga., before the Federal occupation
of Grenada. The rebels burned about lilYeen
or twenty locomotives and almost 100 cars.
I . S, Senator Carlisle Requested to Resign.
Emancipation Proclamation sustained by
Gov. Pierpont.
Wheeling, Ya., Dec. fl.
Tlie State Senate to-day passed a preamble
and resolution setting forth that Mr. Carlisle
has violated the instructions of tlie body that
elected him in failing to sustain tlie legitimate
I efforts of tlie Government to suppress tlie in
i surrection, in opposing by his votes and speech
j es in and out of tlie United States Senate
| means absolutely necessary to the preserva
tion of tlie Union and enforcement of the
laws, and in opposing the admission of the
| new State of Western Virginia into the Union,
! and requesting him to resign his seat in the
U. S. Senate. The resolution will come up in
tlie House on Monday, and will probably pass
by a large majority. 1:: the House to-day a
i resolution was offered requesting tlie U. S.
House of Representatives to pass tlie new
| State bill now pending before it without alter
ation or amendment. It will come up on
Monday, and pass by a nearly unanimous vote.
Governor Pierpoinl's message endorses the
emancipation policy of President Lincoln.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Rebel Attack on tbe Steamer
Dragon.
Decision and Regulation of the Commis
missioner of Internal Revenue.
Resolution o( Representative Stevens.
Washington, Dec. 6.
Wednesday morning, as the Dragon, under
command of Capt. Wright, was on her way to
Port Royal, her engine broke down, and she
w as forced to remain some hours near Borolus
Rocks, about 25 miles up the river. A party
of rebels, probably thinking that she was not
armed, put off from the south side of the river
in live or six boats, in which were about Ally
persons, ami made towards the Dragon, but
before they had approached too near, Captain
Wright let fly a shell, which exploded in one
of tlie boats, and they hastily turned ami
pushed for the shore. With a glass the oliieers
saw that they were all dressed in various uni
forms, and wore probably aguei ilia baud. The
Dragon was towed down by the Satellite, and
this morning was brought to the Washington
Navy Yard by the Resolute.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has
decided that the provision ol Section 77 of the
excise law, providing for the taxation of
yachts, is construed to apply only to vessels so
known technically in the maritime language of
this country, and to sueli ol that class as are
used for racing or purposes of pleasure.
The following regulation has been made by
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue relat
ing to agents of manufacturers:—The word
“Agent,” us used in the 74th and 75th section
of the Excise Aet is construed to mean either
a person who is the exclusive agent of a man
ufacturer or any person or Arm selling goods
on commission designated by a manufacturer
as liis agent for the sale of his manufactures.
In all eases the manufacturer will he required
to make known to the assessor or assistant
assessor of the district the name and place of
business of the agent so designated.
Capt. J. A. Winslow is ordered to tlie com
mand of the screw sloop Kearsage, vice Capt.
Pickering detached and ordered home. Lieut.
Commander Thornton has been ordered to the
Kearsage, vice Lieut. Commander Thomas C.
Harris, ordered home. Lieut. J. C. Weidmau
lias been ordered to the Tuscarora, vice Lieut.
Commander M. Patterson Jones orderedlimne.
The above will take passage out on the Van
uernnt.
Lieut Commander John Waters, and Lieut
II. W. Thomas have been ordered to the steam
ship Mononguhelo. Lieut. Commander E. K.
Owen has been detached from the James
Adgcr and ordered to the Mississippi squad
ron.
The resolution of Representative Stevens
denouncing as guilty of a high crime any
person in the executive or legislative branch
of tlie Government who shall propose to make
peace, or shall accept or advise the acceptance
of any such proposition on any other basis
than the integrity and entire unity of the
United States and the territories as they ex
isted at tlie time of the rebellion, the consid
eration of which has been postponed till Tues
day week, will probably be fully discussed, as
several members are already preparing to
speak upon the subject. This resolution is
not supposed to la' aimed at the Administra
tion, as its position is known to be that no
peace is admissable at tlie cost ot a single
acre of tlie Union.
The resolution of Mr. Vallandighain, pro
posing a convention of the States, which is
pending from the last session, will soon come
up for cousideration iu tlie House.
FROM CALIFORNIA*
New Copper Mines in Hariposa
County.
Important Exploration on Tributaries of
Columbia River.
San Francisco, Dee. 5.
Exports of treasure direct to Atlantic and
European ports thus fur during tlie year 1602,
are *12,000,1X10.
Another copper mine has been discovered
in Mariposa County, which is traceable for six
miles. In some places the copper is from
eight to ten feet deep.
Tin- Nevada Hou.-(T of Assembly have unan
imously passed a bill requiring mining corpo
rations to have their offices in the territory,
and giving foreign corporations six months to
comply with the law.
San Francisco, Dec. 6.
Oregon dates of the 1st inst. say that the
approach of winter lias eati>ed an abatement
in the. mining excitement, and that many of
tlie prospecting parties are returning from the
mountains to tlie sea shore.
A party that lias returned from the explora
tion of Snake lliver, reports that tlie tributa
ries of the Columbia River are navigable for
steamels to tlie North Salmon River, forty
miles from Lewiston, and beyond its conflu
ence to Salmon Falls, only 250 miles from Salt
Lake. Steamers will soon make trial trips.
The subscription to tlie National Military
Fund in Washington Territory amounts to
*5,000.
A company lias been organized to build a
railroad from Pnget Sound to Columbia River.
Various Items.
Baltimore, Dec. 7.
The Old Point boat arrived this afternoon.
She did not leave till Saturday afternoon on
account of a high gale which lias prevailed all
day.
Disasters are feared. No news was received.
Fai.i. River, Dee. 0.
No such lirig as the Hiram lias arrived at
this port, and doubtless tlie reported capture
of baik Harriet Spaulding is a fabrication.
Bt ffaix), Dec. 7.
Tlie weather is very cold. The lake and
canal are effectually closed for the season.
New York, Dec. 7.
It lias been quite cold and freezing hard for
the last twenty-four hours.
New York, Dec. (5.
Tlie ship George ’Washington was over
hauled while attempting to go to sea without
the permission of the U. S. Marshal, it is al
legcd slic lias contraband goods on board.
O. W. Gould, who was arrested for robbing
soldiers’ letters, died to-day, having hAi n poi
son .
At a meeting of the Corn Exchange to-day,
the following was subscribed for the sobering
English operatives: Three hundred barrels
Hour, fliteeu hundred bushels of corn,and nine
thousand dollars in money.
The irou-clads Keokuk and Catskill were I
launched to-day.
Xew York, Dec. 7.
The steam transports Empire Stale, Eastern
Queen, Union, Carrie White and Star of the
Soutii sailed last evening.
The brig Augusta, from Xew York for Xttc
vitas, has returned in consequence of damage
sustained in collision with the steamship City
of Washington. The latter was not damaged
and proceeded.
Tremendous Gulc nt Aspinwall.
United Bt&tes Brig Bainbridge Abandoned.
Xew York, Dec. 5.
The steamer Ocean Queen, from Aspinwall
25th, has arrived.
There had been a tremendous gale at As
piuwuil, lasting three days, during which the
British brig Bolivar and the steamship Avon
were wrecked. Xo lives were lost. The U.
S. brig Bainbridge was abandoned by its of
Hcel's and crew alter throwing overboard Iter
guns and stores. All communication between
Aspinwall and Panama is suspended. The
wires are broken down, and the railroad is
tinder water, but it was expected to be in run
ning order on the I’Oth, as the water was sub
siding.
Destructive Fires.
Williamsport, Pa., Dec. 6.
The whole business portion of the town of
Lockhaveu was reported to be on Hre this morn
ing, Our tire department lias gone thither
on a special train. The telegraph operator at
Lockhaveu reported his oitlee on lire before
removing the instrument. Have heard noth
ing since.
Rochester, Pa., Dec. 7.
The Orphan’s Farm School building at See
lierople, Butler county, was burned on Satur
day morning. The children were all saved.
The building, which cost jtgo.OUU with furni
ture, provisions, Ac., was totally consumed.
! Election of Member of Congress to be order
ed in Forfolk District.
Fobtuess Moskoe, Dec. 5.
To-morrow Gen. Vlele, as Military Govern
or, will Issue a proclamation ami a w rit of
election lor a member of Congress from the
Norlolk District, comprising the counties of
Norfolk, Princess Anne, Nansemond and Isle
of Wight w ith the cities of Norfolk and Ports
mouth. A large vote w ill be polled, as the
residents are anxious to save their slave prop
erty from the ellects of the President’s proc
lamation by conforming to its requirements,
it U knowui that Hon. Joseph Segur lias suc
ceeded in having hi* district, consisting of the
counties of Northampton, Accomac, Charles
City, Elizabeth City and Warwick, exempted
by the President from his late proclamation.
A heavy storm has been ragiug here all day.
Sailing of Iron-Clads and Transports.
Philadelphia, Dec. 6.
Advices from Fortress Monroe yesterday
announce the sailing of a fleet of seven trans
ports and Hvo iron clads. Destination un
known.
New York Market.
New Yohk. Dec. 0.
Cotton—dull and lower, with small sale* at 67 for
middling upland*.
Flour—sales 9700 barrel*; Slate and Western less
active aud scarcely so tirm; Superfine State 6 30 ft
090; Extra do 000ft Old; Round lioop Ohio6 \o
ft 8 80; Superfine West-erii 580 ft 5 90; Conimou to
good extra Western 6 10 ft 6 40; Southern heavy ; —
mixed to good 6 76 a 7 60; Fancy ana Extra *7 10
ft 9 00; Canada dull; Extra 0 lu ft 8 25.
Wheat—duil and 1 cent tower; Chicago spring
1 2d ft 1 2d; Milwaukee club 1 24 ft 1 32. Amber Iowa
I 34 ft 1 38; Winter Red \\ extern 1 4<» ft 1 43; Amber
Michigan 1 44 ft 1 46; While ludiania 1 49
.Corn—scarcely go driu; Mixed Wecteru for ship
ping. including two or three parcel*strictly prime,
at 74y ft 76; eastern at 70 ft 74, and 02 ft ‘*3 lor un
sound.
Oats—Arm and active; sale* Jersey, Northern and
Western at 04 a 68.
Reel—steady; Country Mess 8 00 ft 10 75; Repack
ed Chicago 12 00 .ft 13 75; Frime 5 60 ft 7 00; Frime
Meat So no ft 22 00.
Fork—more steady; Mess 1.3 31 ft 13 37; Frime
II 60 ft 11 75; Western Frime Mess lS 00 a 10 00.
Sugar*—very quiet; New Orleaus 10 ft To*.
CoAfee—quiet and linn.
Molasses—dull for toreign. but more iuquiry for N.
Orleans, at a shade better prices.
Freights to Liverpool—dull and drooping; cotton
nominal; flour Is 9d; grain 8d lor wheat in ship’s
bavr*.
W ool—quiet.
Stock Market.
* New York, Dec. 0.
Strnnd Board—Storks dull.
Chicago & Rock Island,. 79|
Cleveland & Toledo. 07?
Oaleua & Chicago,. So*
Illinois Central scrip,. 7h|
Michigan Southern,. 39'
Michigan Southern guaranteed,. 82?
Michigan Central,. sy]
Hudson,.. . 74
E'ie—.. 0U
N • • w York Central,.lo2]
Pennsylvania Coal Compauy. 110
Pacific Mail,. 121
American Cold. . . 131 $
Correspondence of the Press.
I .otter from the Maine Seventeenth.
Camp of 17th Maine Reot. 1
near Fredericksburg, Va., Nov. 27,1S62. )
Mr. Klitnr: Sir:—I write to inform your
readers of the death of 1st Lieut. Willard M.
Jenkins of Co. B,of this Regiment. He died of
typhoid fever at Edward’s Ferry, Md., upon
the 20th of the present mouth. Iiis illness
seemed at first of a comparatively trivial sort,
being one of those bilious attacks to which
nearly all our soldiers are liable before becom
ing fully acclimated. From bilious intermit
tent fever his illness changed to a severe type
ol typhoid, hut when we left Edward's Ferry
we fully expected that Lieut. J, would speedi
ly recover and rejoin his company. The last
mail brought us the sad intelligence of his
death.
The deceased was a member of the last class
at Bowdoin College, and, as Ids friend and
classmate, I feel called upon to offer a slight
tribute of respect—unworthy though it he—to
the memory of him witli whom I was so inti
mately associated. Another sou of Bowdoin,
and another of the officers of the 17th has fall
en. not in battle, but a victim to disease, ever
more fearful than the bullet or the sword
More than half of tire class of '02 are now serv
ing in tire army, anil as they are called upon to
mourn the death of the second of their number
who lias fallen a victim to this rebellion, they
will doubtless remember the virtues and for
get the faults of those who can wield the sword
no more. But, Classmates, let us fight on, re
membering that he who live* U honored and
he who dies thrice honored. Classai ate.
Geo. Brown, editor of Toronto Globe,
has recently led to the hymeneal altar, the
daughter of Mr. Nelson, the famous Edinburg
publisher. This young lady is said to briug
her husband a dow ry of $120,000.
Mf~The Newbureport Herald says the lar
gest owl ever killed ill that neighborhood
was shot a few days since by John Kent of
Newbury. It was a big grey Arctic owl,
measuring live feet and one inch from tip to
tip of wings.
rir-v new and exceedingly simple method
of dealing with breaehy horses is mentioned
in the Iowa Homestead. It is only necessary
to bore the animal's ears ami tie them togeth
er. “A horse jumps as moch with his ears as
with his feet,” says the Homestead, “and un
less lie can have free use of his ears, he cannot
jump.” It may Ik- so!
English politicians aie in the habit of
insisting that we have territory and population
enough for two or perhaps more nations, on
the European scale—that is, some lory politi
cians do tliis. But what superfluousbulk dis
graces the British Empire when referred to
the same standard! An empire embracing
nearly thrice the area, and seven ti nies the
population of all our states and territories.
The St. Louis Republican understands
that the assessm -nt, under a recent order to
raise #500,000 from southern sympathizers in
that city, has been in the main completed, it
has heard a number of names of prominent
citizens mentioned as being on the lists, aud
ot sums ranging from #30 to #5000 affixed to
them; though it is not deemed prudent to
give publicity to any of these names at pres
ent.
2 An otlieer of the 17th Maine regiment
sends us the following items of encouraging
news from their camp near Fredericksburg:
“Our regiment lias been here a week, and
we see no -igns of moving. As yet there is
no talk of winter quarters, however. The
roads are excellent, the rainy season having
been evidently delayed for our benefit. 1 can
give no estimate as to numbers, but an im
mense force is concentrated at this point, cau
tiously grinning at a by no means contempt!- i
ble army across the river.”
Parson Brownlow writes from Xash
ville as follows:
I cousider Tennessee virtually hack in the
Union, for I consider that the rebels are pre
paring to leave the State and goSouth. They
are taking their property, and especially their
negroes. They are going .South by thousands.
Tlie loyal Tennesseeans arc wishing that they
may all go, and 1 hear no complaints made
against the emancipation proclamation—not
half of tlie opposition that there is in Ken
tucky. Indeed. Tennessee is a more loyal Mate
to-day than Kentucky, the opinion of the Ken
tuckians to the contrary notwithstanding. And
for the holding of Tennessee, Gov. Johnson
alone deserves all the credit.
Speculation is rife in Skowhegan, if
we may trust tlie Somerset Farmer. “Noigh
lioi G.,” it seems sought to tempt “neighbor
E.” with a premium of 7 or 8 per ccut., for ten
dollars worth of silver change. E. was coy,
till he noticed “something green” in G's hand,
when he suddenly changed his note and con
cluded to sell. G. went away rejoicing and
sold his silver at a premium of 18 per cent.,
while honest hut -ly E. converted the treasury
note received from his sharp neighbor into
current hills on tlie Somerset Bank, at a pre
mium ot only “7 per cent.! Moral. Bead the i
daily papers.
MISCELLANEOUS.
FAIRBANKS’
Stan da rd
SCALES.
These celebrated Scale* are still made bv the orig
inal inventors. (ani» only by them.) and are con
stantly receiving all the improvements which their
loug experience and skill can suggest.
They are correct in principle, th^rnughtg made,
of the best material*, and are perfectly accurate and
durable in operation.
For sale, in every variety, as
ITny, Coal and Railroad Scalps!
BUTCHERS’, GROCERS’, DRUGGISTS', CON
FECTIONERS’ and GOLD
SCALES!
Beams, Weights, &c.,&c.
With a complete variety of
WEIGHING APPARATUS,
— BV —
FAIRBANKS & BROWN,
118 MilkStulet. .. .corner of Rattorymarch Street,
lioston.
Sold in Portland bv EMERY & WATERHOUSE.
oc25
Statement
OF THE CONDITION
-OF
Holyokr Mutual Fir*1 Ins.Company
IS SALEM, MASS.,
On the first day of November, being the date of it*
exhibit next preceding Dec. 1, 1862.
Amount of Capital Stock.8657,748 48
Consisting of Notes and Statute Liabilities, 418,121 61
Cash Assets, as follows, viz:
Investments in Mortgages, 946,872 87
Rank Stock. 41.9o5 OS
Railroad Ronds and Stocks, 12,529 38
U. States,State and City Ronds, 19,961 09
Loans on collateral aiid notes
receivable, 6.642 49
Real Estate. 2.415 17
Cush on hand, 6.587 49
Raiance* in hand* of A vents, 9>*6 41
Interest earned and sundry as*ct*. 2.906 89 $139,626 87
9657,748 48
Amount at Risk, *10,673.288 21
Amount of Liabilities, (other than amount at
risk.) viz:
Claims lor Losses. *3.1'»0 00
There are no other liabilities, unless of bills not
rendered for expenses.
AUGUSTUS STORY, Piesident.
THOS. H. JOHNSON,Secretary .
£9T“This Company is paying a dividend of 25 per
cent, on u arlv. and 33 1-3 percent, on three and
live year Policies, at their ex pit ation.
ELIPHALET WEBSTER. Agent,
No. IG2 1-2 Fore *1.. Portland.
dec3 d3w
STATE OF MAINE.
HEAD yL'AKTEBS,
Al^ UTA NT CiK>*i:ral‘f Officm, i
Angnsta, Nov. 29,1962. j
GENERAL ORDER No. «1.
V COMPANY of Cavalry will be enlisted in thU
State, to serve for three years, or dunt)g,Ute w ar
unless sooner di?eltai ged. to bo attached to a flkvalrv
Regiment mow being raised iu the New Kntlaud
States, and Intended for the fxpftttuon *nd«r Gen.
Banks.
State Bountv of £4o will bo pnlfWfow the compa
ny leave* the State, to each mad who shall enlist
therein during the mouth of December next, and
Government Bounty of $100 will be paid each at the
expiration of the period of hi* enlistment, or, in ease
ot his death, to his family or heirs at law.
If, from any cause, :t full oompanr shall fail of be
ing raised, the men will be attached to the Maine
C avalry Regiment, or to the Maine Batteries of
Mounted Aitillerv, at their option.
Enlistment? wifi be made in the cadent section of
the State by Henry W. Farrar, Ran cor; in ti>t cen
tral by F. A. Metcalf, Damarmcotfa; and in the wes
tern by John L Reserve, Portia:.d.
By order of the Commander-iu-Chief.
JtillN 1,* llODSDOX. Adj’t General.
dec4 d&wlw2i
LETTER PAPER AND
Envolopos.
INVERT PERSON who ha« occasion to u«e qnan
J tities of Stationery should purchase a year’s sup
ply at ouce, for it has alreadv advanced in pi ice, and
will undoubtedly iu six months COST DOUBLE
what it now does.
BAILEY & NOYES,
56 A 58- - - EXCHANGE STREET
Portland,
^ Hireon, of th© lipje*t stock* of S'atinncry In the
State, bought for C I s// O VZ, V, and much of it be
fore it advanced in price. Any one wishing to pur
chase in quantities, or lor their private use, will tind
prompt attention and good bargains iu
BOORS, STATIONERY,
-AND
Room Papers.
Bailey Ac Noyes,
BOOK PUBLISHERS,
SO. S8 & AN Ey«Ii;iiii;<> Mi., Fortlnnd.
r. \V. BAILEY. JAMES NOTES.
nov25 4wd&w23
«ardi\i;k a hito \v\,
t O- Middle Street,
Opposite the Custom House,
Have on hand, and are daily receiving the lat
est and MOST l>KSIRAHt.K STYLES of
CLOTHS, OVERCOATINGS,
Fancy Doeskin-. ;m<l (assimiMTS.
ALSO, A rL'LL STOCK Or THE
Latest Styles of
READY-WIDE CLOTHING,
-AND
Gentlemen s Furnishing Goods,
which we will sell at prices to suit the times.
Portland. Nov. 19, 1862. dtf
FURS! FURS!I FUBSti!
Fine American Sable Furs!
FOR SALE AT
SHAW’S, 136 MIDDLE STREET.
Fitch and River Sable Furs,
FOE SALE AT SHAW’S.
Furs eichnnged, altered and repaired.
nov27 4 wed is
CLivro* ri’uiiisii *«•«.,
Forwarding & Commission Merchants,
NO. 24 RIVER STREET,
CHICAGO.
CLINTON rrUDISH. FRANKLIN CARTER.
References—J. II Brown k Son, Portland.
W. \V. Thomas, “
A. K. Shurtletf, “
S. J. Smith, “
W. .1. Emmet. Now York.
Harris, Ue> 1 & Co., Philadelphia.
dec2 d&w3w24
Boys, Boys, Boys.
PARTICULAR attention given to CUTTING and
MAKING BOYS’ GARMENTS, by
A. D. REEVES, - - Tailor,
98 EXCHANGE STREET.
Portland, Aug. 6. 1862. dly
NOTICE.
A NY person having from Five to Ten Hundred
A Dollars tn iuvest. may learn of an established
business, in which a largo'portion of the citizens of
Portland are interested, which will give constant em
ployment and pay well, by addressing
decl dtf BUSINESS, Daily Press Office.
| ENTERTAINMENTS.
a The Friends of Temperance
WILL GIVE A COCKSE OE //^jK
SIX ansi; m ii i, i i; h
AT L A N C A STER H ALL,
commencing ou
Tuesday Evening, December 2d.
The fourth A womb!; will be on Cffn/STVAS
EVB, on which occasion there will b«* hxtua
uaxckv The fifth w ih be on SEW l hA/rs p1 /
with hX r«A DASCi to dat.ee the old \ «*M- out 'J
the New \ear iu. The course will close with
A Gfrancl Ball!
Manageus—.1 II Barb.-rick, \V. II. Phillip*. J
B. Uacklcft, I ', ,1. llarri*.
Ticket* fur tin. C„une—91.S0; Single Ticket*. 76
cent*—b,r sal, bv the Manager*.
Music by CHAXDLEIt'e IgLAPttLLE Uaxd.
Dauciug to coin,ounce at 3 o'clock. uo.24
FOR SALE & TO LET.
House for Male,
A TWO story wooden house, nearly new. In good
repair, and well arranged for two faml'lo*. with
[and enough tor two m„ir house*, will he *oi,l at a
bargain. A large part of the purchase money can
remain on mortgage. If desire,I.
BREED k TLhEV, 60 Coion Street.
Nov, 22. dtf
TO LET.
T1HE spacious STORE in Codman Block, next to
E- A. Mar reft’*. or if desired one half of the
same, to be finished o»T to the *a»i*faetioii of the oc
cupant. Also the whole third floor of the C odman
Block, with offices on second floor.
Al-o two small Storeson Temple street, next above
the Codman Block Kent low. Enquire of
(Jet.27 —dtf 8. J. ANDERSON, 64 Free St.
TO LET.
THE Easterly Tenement of the use on Spring
street, knowu a* the Kolte House. Enquire of
Oct.27.—dtf 8. J. ANDERSON.
TooprrS Shop fo Let.
ON Commercial Street, head of Hobson’* Wharf
Inquire of J. H. 1IAMLEN,
sep4tf Office on Hobson’s Wharf.
To Let.
THE commodious Chamber in the northerly cor
ner of the new brick block, eorner of Lime and
Milk .Streets, directly facing the market. Kent ow.
Enquire at office of
OCEAN INSURAN( p CO.,
Sept. IVima. d*f No. 27 Exchange St.
To L«>l.
‘ large llou.-e on the corner of Mid*
nd Willo”. -T«‘e»d, recently oerii*
i*. M. s c. a. Richard?* as a boaid'
ioum'. roaaessiou given iimoedi*
For particular* enquire of
oc26 u i i'immiik
Something ISTew!
THE HT.ONniN SKATE, (Patnntcrf.)
THESE Skate*are intern)**! to cover deficiencies
of skate* heretofore made, and especially in La
dies’ and Gents' #kake*. with the Patent Ankle Sup
i ports, which need only to bo *eon and tried to insure
for them a ready -aie. They a e made from the best
materia!*, latest stvles, and of superior workman
ship. Any person enu learn to skate well in Vs rhan
one-fourth of the time, bv using the Patent Ankle
I Support—and they a • especially u>efu! for those
hav iux weak ankle*. For sale* by
(1IAS. DAY, Jr., lift Middle St.
_nov2C 3w
[Copyright secured.]
The Great Indian Remedy
FOR FE1IAI.ES.
DR. MATTISO.VS INDIAN EMMENAGOCl'K.
•b'a'ci Female Medicine,
i; virtue* unknown of any
* of the kind, and proving
Alte r a'l or her* have faded,
•d for both married and sin
f and i* the very best thing
» the purpose, a* it wi"
t lie monthly sickmss iu ca-es
etions. from auy cause, and
other remedies of the kiud
n tried in vain.
2nod BO'l II.ES have now
I without a single failure,
;on a* directed, and without
injury to health in any case.
put up in bottle* ot three
■die • jth*, with fall dirce
usic '. and sent by express,
closely sealed, to ail part* of the country.
PRICES—Full strength, ? 10; half strength, S5;
quarter strength, fffi per bottle
HP*Cl T MR MUr. n - Th U m d;c n< If designed er
pres*ly f*r obstinate cates, which a ' nfh*r rem--1 es
of the k'Ud luscefxi’td to cure : also that it is war
nutted as represented in every respect, or the price
milt be re/V ide !.
HPBE ir 4 RE OF ntTTA TWSS • None •'enu
ine and warranted, miles* purchase 1 directly of Dr.
M. at hi* tttmedial institute for Special IHscases,
No. 23 Union »!ro< t. Provido: 08, K. 1.
£3?*Tltto Spec I'tu cmbiaocs a’l disoaae* of a pri
vate fctture, both of MEN and WOMEN, by a reg
tpmrty stiwmwj pi>v<aal«n of twenty vear*’ practice,
giving them hi* whole at tenf ion.
1
ly cmi dent to/,and medicine- will be sent by expre-s,
securefmm observation, to a'l pair* of the tutted
States. Also accot.imori&'iot * for ladie* from abroad
wi-hii.g for a secure a: d quiet imtAT, with good
care, m til re*tored to htalte.
CAUTION-—It has bn-n estimated that over two
hundred thousand dollars are paid to %u imFing
quacks annually, in New England alone. without a »y
benejit to those who pay it. Ail this cube* Iioiu
trusting, without inquiry, to men who are alike des
titute of honor, character ai;d sk.ll, and whose only
recommendation is their own si d extravagant
assertions, in urai*o of the ms tire*. If, therefore,
you would avoid being humbugged, take no mail’s
word, no imifter what his j/r^ tensions tire, but
MAKE INQUIRY:—it will en*t you nothing, and
may save you many regrets: tor, a-* advertising phy
sicians, in nine eases .»u. of ten. are bogus, there U
no safety in trustiug any of them, unless vou know
who and what thev arc.
ZfT“ D* M. will send free, bv enclosing one
■tamp a* above, a pamphlet ou DISEASE# «>F WO
MEN, and on Private Diseases generally, giving full
information, with the wrist undoubted references and
testimonials, without which no advertising physician
or ntedietoe of this kind is deserving of JDi Y COX
FI hr S< F. WHATF.i ER.
ngfOrders by mail promptly attended to. Write
your address plainly, and direct to DR. MATTISON,
as above. dec 6
dr. a e. eorun
Pin-Worm Syrup
Is the first aud ouly rciuedv ever offered to the pub
lic for the effectual removal of the A»earides, or Pin
Worms. from the human system. The high reputa
tion it ha- »*t tab I is) ted in the last two years, anti the
fact that it is fa strap r-eding all other worm reiuo
dies, is the best test of its groat merit.
ZP^ft a fords RELIEF la twenty-fmr hours, and
| <jm entire curt is warrant I, when taken according
to directions, which accompany each bottle.
This Syrup is also a most valuable family cathartic,
to be aiwa- s used when phrsio is required, especially
•
to the stomach ami b.»*«:s, a-.-i»iin^ nature in her
efforts to restore health. It t* pun 'y of Vegetable
Extracts, and always safe a id reliable.
Sold in New York bv Hai l & Kuchf.l 213Green
wich street; iu Bo X >ii l"- Geo. GOODWIN S. (o.,
12 Mm shall street, and other Wholesale Druggists.
At retail by ii. 11. liAY, Portland. deefl
'
Importers aud Wholesale Dealers in
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
MIMFACTCRERS AND JOBBERS OF CLUTIUNK,
Nos. 51 and 50 Middle Street, Portland.
t»eo. W. Woodman, Alfred Woodman,
Seth it. iiersey, Charles Bailey.
aug20d&wtf
NOTH’K.
ITHtR SALE, in Newcastle, at l>amari*cotta Mills,
about eighty M good m asoned Pine Boa ;ds; lots
ot' Shiugles. Lathi*. Ac.; limber for a small house
frame; u quautity of White Oak Boards* aud Plank,
been kept undercover about eight months.
Any 0110 wantiug to buv can call on
JAMES Ml LID AN,
not 10 dif On the premises.
Pier and allantic Mirror*.
VITITH Oval, Square «»r Eliptical frames, with
tf Rosewood,Black Walnut or ( ilt linish made
to order, of any si/e, style or design, of new and
elegant pattern*-; also cheap Looking Glasses aud
elates re-set in old frames, by
MOKRItiU.N ft CO.. 28. Market Square.
Pliotoprnpliir Hood* A ( hemicnis.
Ot’K stock in tltis department is complete, com
prising every article used in the art.
MORRISON ft l O..
juneJLln'wSt 2*. Market Square.
Hilt Frames.
FOR PORTRAITS OR LANDSCAPES of any
size or style desired—latest patterns and best
workmanship— made* to order by
MORRISON ft CO..'>3, Market Square
On Hand.
V CONSTANT supply of best Extra Deep Gold
Leaf, and at low rates at
2»> Market Squark
Ohl Frame* Kc-Hilt,
AND RENEWED by
MORRISON k CO. 1
WANTS.
Ilouof IVunieri.
ho,U"® ln »'« wertera
In '.he T,cit“7 of State, Win
ter, or Brackett Streets. A two storied house with a
JUfrf 'ot,w,,ulrt bo preferred. Ad, person wtio lias a
iu ,h*’ lw*lltr.
Portland, Dee. Sth, lSa.^ *79’
Wanlfil immediat.-ly,
25 GOOD COAT MAKERS.
Inquire at
ocl6tf WOODMAX. TKVF. ft CO.
MERCHANDISE
Vermont Butter.
9a It'Bs Prime, for sale be
*“ ’ J- F. WEEKS ft CO.
Cit:OR«;E A. MssltRATT,
NO. j20 MIDDLE 8TBEET,
IMPORTER and MAarracnrua. has on hand
stock*"* CUU,,IU*,1> <»»u»foet»rii.j( irom the best
All the Latest Styles of
Fun GOODS,
-covaitTixo or—
CAMS. COLLARS, MI FFS, CLOAKS,
>V RAPPERS, COATS, KOBES, Ac., Ac.,
•Jl ttfHhich will he wild on the mnat rrntomibU tvrwts.
before purchasing elsewhere.
No. 120 Middle Street.
a ot 21
mVFALLGOOOS
For Gentlemen’s Wear.
-AT —
^o* .Middle Streets
R0LLINS& BOND
HAVE BKES RECEIVING
New and Desirable Styles of
Cloths, Clothing,
FURNISHING GOODS,
Which th*»)r offer at
Priors to Miit the Tiitrg !
CTr*r’all i n before purchasing ehK*u*ere, and •#«
jor yonr*ell !
95 MIDDLE STREET.
/./•*><» ,i. r
— AXD —
Soldiers’ ReEef Association.,
No. *tr»3t.
Communication. to be aiJ<lre.«.<J
J. W. HATHA WAr
^ W'jiite Stott .tgtnl, Waihinglom, D. C.
BOOTS, SHOES & RUBBERS,
w. w. lotiirop,
(Formerly E. ftbaw ft Co.)
No. 99 MIDDLE STREET.
As Ulus’.keeps constantly supplied with freah
■II and fiuhioaahlc* BOOTS and SHOES, In era
f rr variety and style for gent V-men'* and la*
wear, ami Invite all his old ciisfoirun
and the robin* gene rail v to give then a call u h»nev
ertbey rfeaire to replenish their “understandings.”
W. W. L. is agent for the Leavitt and Wilcox
ft Gibbs SEWING-MACHINES. aupi>-6nid
NOTICE.
CYRl'S TIICRLOW is this day admitted equal
Partner in the jirm of Kino ft Bctlkx.
The boxii esa of the firm wall be conducted under
the firm style of
KINO, BUTLER & THURLOW,
No. lft j Commercial St., Portland, X«.
A. S. KING,
A. BUTLER.
Portland* Nov. 7rt». 1962. 1 YKUb Tlil BLOW,
no* 9 <i4w
IR,ea,l Estate,
IltVESTHEXTS !
JP.EIT CHANCE FOB BARSCINS IEFVII III BiSI!
in HOUSES. >1 price, from ,1000 to ,3000.
lOO HOUSE LOTS. »t priew frum MOO to *3000.
LOOn.iM* ti nt of FLATS.
1.030,0(10 -cut ol LAND.
2 STOLE LOTS ou Loioueicial Street.
MOHRS GOULD, 74 Middle ft.,
»ov27 dtf U* Stair*.
Truss?* ! Trusses ! Trusses J
THOS. G. I.ORING,
Apotheoar y ,
- AND
PRACTICAL TRUSS FITTER,
Devote# personal attention to the application •
TRUSSES to Adults and C hildreu.
SHOULDER BRACES and ELASTIC STOCK*
INGS constantly on hand.
CJP“The Poor liberally considered. isoclft
JAMES P. SLELPEK.
Fl'KNlgftlXG UNDERTAKER,
No. 111 Exchange Street, Portland,
Residence r.*ar of 411 Congress Street, keeps con
stantly on hand all the various kinds of
COFFINS AND CASKETS,
Now in I’mo,
And will make o ordpr anything of this kind that
may la* ordered, at short notice, from the cb«*ai>ot to
the very Bj giving «ajr strict and uiumided
attention to the maiiufactniiug, lining and trimming
of the above, I can fiirnish ti.em ciuaper than any
one else.
Au# 6. 1h*2. JAMES P. SLEETER.
T)_J _ Ti. a •_ n_i_ i
jjuin&iuc uaimg ou*iuuu i
JOSrPlI P. TAYLOR
\VrorI.D respectfully inform his friends and the
“ public generally, that ho has opened the above
Saloon,
TSo. 51 Fore Street,
where mar bo found a^«p< tv of EATABLES to
gratify the appetite.
IP Meals served to order. Day and Evening.
He hopes by good attendance to business, and po
lite attention to customers, to merit a share of public
patronage. , novl4 d4w«
COAT, «fe WOOD,
CHEAP FOR CASH,
DELIVERED To ANY I’AltT OF TUEC1TT.
8PRIXG MOI XTAIX LEHIGH.
HAZELTOX LEHIGH.
VOLERAIXE LEHIGH.
LOVVs T MOHXTA1X,
JOILX 8.
THE GEXCISE LOBBERT,
Pure nml Free Rnrninc.
CUMBERLAND COAL
FOB SMITHS' USE.
THt>E Coals are strictly of the best quality, and
warranted to give satisfaction.
Also, for sale, best quality of Nova Scotia and other
Hard and Soft Wood.
The public are requested to call, as we are deter
mined to give good bargains to those who pay caah.
Office, Commercial St., head of Maine WVf.
SAWYER A WHITNEY.
jui8itr
Dlt. FERRY
HAVING returned from the Army, again tenders
his professional services to the people of Port
land and vicinity.
Ilis experience—while absent—in PRACTtC.AL
SCRCEJi ), warrants him in calling attention to
this branch.
Kesidence and Office—71 Free Street
uov 27 dtf