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MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.
Municipal Court-Dec. 18.
There were no cases brought before Court
Thursday. The newly appointed Judge,
Aaron B. Holden, Esq., will take his seat on
Monday next, at 9 o’clock, A. M., and will
then take up the civil docket. Writs of that
date, and afterwards, should bear his test.
Sudden Death.—Miss Elizabeth South
gate, eldest daughter of Horatio Southgate,
Esq., died quite suddenly at the residence of
her father in Scarhoro’, Wednesday night.
She retired to bed seemingly in her usual good
health. A short time after she had retired,
her younger sister was alarmed by hearing
her gasping, and went to her bedside. Before
any assistance could be rendered slie was a
corpse. Her death is supposed to have been
occasioned by apoplexy, and it is supposed she
was attacked with it before she threw herself
on her bed. The deceased was a most amiable
lady, and iter sudden death will be severely
felt, not only by her parents, but also by the
large circle of friends and acquaintances her
gentle manners and kind deportment had
gathered around her. The funeral will proba
bly take place on Saturday.
An Ancient Document.—At the office of
the Press may be seen a curious and Interest
ing, as well as ancient, document. It is an
“Invoice of sundry goods to he shipped by
Robb Cary, Esq., and Company, for the use of
George "Washington.” It bears date 20th
Sept., 1759, and is signed “Go. Washington.”
It was sent out to London by Washington,
when be was about entering upon the duties
of house-keeping, and was undoubtedly drawn
up by himself. Of the signature there can be
no doubt. The order is a very long oue, com
prising as it does, articles for every department
in house keeping, tilling the ground, pictures,
busts, dec. Tills remarkable document is
owned by a gentleman in New York, who, we
suppose, would not part with it on any con
sideration.
Portland Company.—The hands em
ployed in the Portland Company's Works are
busy as bees in the summer time. The en
gines for the new gunboats are in a state of
forwardness, and will be ready by contract
time. They will be handsome, as well as mas
sive pieces of machinery, and will reflect credit
upon the establishment. Another gun—a
pocket piece, weighing aliout seven tons, of
seven inches bore—is about finished, and is
well worth looking at. It seems as if it could
make awful destruction. We learn that the
Company will push forward the casting of the
ordnance, for which they have contracted with
the Government, with all possible speed.
£yThe lecture of D. H. Ingraham, Esq.,
before tbe Mechanic Association last evening,
upon the Island of Madeira, was an able and
interesting one, evincing that the author, in
hi; visit there, had made the best use of his
senses to discover everything that was of in
terest. He spoke of the situation ol the
island, its resources, government, character of
the people, their manners and customs, and
related incidents that occurred during his
visit The lecture was very handsomely de
livered, and at its close the Association unani
mously passed a vote of thanks to Mr. Ingra
ham.
IT. E. Like Insurance Company.—In
another column will be found the advertisement
of this old and popular institution, of which
J. W. Munger, Esq., is agent for this city. We
have taken pains to look into the official re
port of the Insurance Commissioners of Massa
chusetts, and find that of nineteen companies,
foreign and domestic, doing business in that
State, the New England ranges ahead of them
all in all the elements of success and strength.
The expenses of the company are only 8.79
per cent of its receipts, while its actual assets
are 68.63 per cent, in excess of its computed
liabilities.
Promenade Concert. — A Promenade
concert, for the benefit of sick and wounded
soldiers, will be given at the new City Hall
this evening. The price of tickets is fixed at
the low sum of tweuty-flve cents. It ii to lie
hoped that the truly noble acd patriotic object
for which this concert is got up will fill the
hall; and thus, while those who attend enn
enjoy the music, or the dance, or engage in
conversation, the poor sick or wounded sol
dier will reap some benefit from the small pit
tance given for admission.
“Zozodont.”—In our special notice column
will be found something in relation to this ar
ticle. We have tried it, and cordially agree
with hundreds of others in this city who have
used it, in pronouncing it one of the best and
most fragrant articles for the teeth and gums
. that has been introduced to the public. Sam
ples of it can be had gratis at II. H. Hay's
Apothecary establishment, junction of Free
and Middle streets.
From ax Escaped Prisoner.—Dr. Pat
terson, who was captured by the rebels at the
battle of Bull Run, and who subsequently
made his escape from Dixie, will relate some
of his experiences, while in their hands, at Me
chanics’ Hall to-morrow evening. It will lie
worth listening to, as showing what is the dis
position of the rebels towards Northern people.
Cy-We regret to state that Lieut. Joseph
H. Perley, Jr, of Co. E, 10th Maine Regi
ment, who recently returned from the army
sick, died at the residence of iiis father yester
day. Lieut. Perldy was a young man, highly
respected in this community, and his loss will
be mourned by his numerous friends. His
funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Saturday.
MfThe horse and buggy lielonging to
Babcock’s livery stable, which was supposed
to have lieen stolen from Tyng street Wednes
day evening, were subsequently found in Dan
forlh street, the buggy upset and slightly dam
aged.
Gift Books.—We would ask attention to
the advertisement of Mr. II. Packard, who
has a splendid assortment of books suitable
for gifts for Christinas and New Year. From
the tiny book for the child, to the ponderous
tome, you can be accommodated at his counter.
jy-A letter from the Quartermaster of the
17th Maine Regiment, states that in the battle
at Fredericksburg on Saturday last the loss in
that regiment was one killed and nineteen
wounded.
Skating.—The basin is said to be in excel
lent order for skating. Large numbers went
out yesterday to avail themselves of the Hue
bracing weather to exercise on their skates.
KTThe Glass Blowers give a beautiful
Pipe, worth $5,IX), to the homeliest man in the
Hall, this evening. Dec. 19, to be awarded by
a committee of ladies. Their exhibition is
well worth attending.
jy“ The Washington correspondent of the
Boston Journal states that Lieut. C. L.
Downes, of tile r,tli Maine regiment, whose
arm has been amputated, is ill the Seminary
Hospital, Georgetown, doing well.
Ey~ The Kennebec Journal of last week
has a three column article on “The New Dem
ocratic Philosophers—the Portland Advertis
er their leading organ in Maine.’’—[Lewiston
Journal.
BY TELEGRAPH
-TO THE
EVE\n« PAPERS.
--• •
The Late Battle-Entire Federal Loss Esti
mated at 13,500—Dissatisfaction in the Ar
my in Regard to the Banks Expedition.
New York, Dec. 18.
The Correspondent of the Tribune gives the
following:
Gen. French went into the action with 7,000
men; to-uiglit, tw o days alter the battle, but
j 1,200 men have reported to him.
The entire loss in the corps of Gen. Couch,
consisting of the divisions of Cfcus. Howard,
French and Ilancook, and which on the morn
ing of the battle contained forty regiments,
| old and new, amounting at least to 20,000 men,
is about 10.000.
The loss in Gen. Reynold's corps of Frank
lin's grand division, which was at tlrst sup
posed to he but 2,IKK), is to-night considered by
some of Gen. Franklin's stall' otlieers to he
nearly 4.000.
The following are the estimated losses in the
three grand divisions:
The total in the right grand division 7,505;
| centre grand division 2.950; left grand divis
j ion 3,050. Total 13,505. It is believed that
these figures will fall under rather than exceed
tile official reports.
Tlie report that Gen. Banks is not to oper
ate against Richmond, causes iutense dissatis
faction through the army.
Gen. Burnside will visit Washington to con
sult personally with the government, within a
day or two.
Gen. Franklin suffered somewhat from flic
enemy’s shells while crossing the river. Had
lie remained a day longer, his position would
have been most perilous. One of our brigades
left its tents ami knapsacks behind in Freder
icksburg.
From Washington.—Hon. John Covode sup
Eosed to have been captured at Frederieks
urg.—A Congressman in Trouble.—Losses
in New England Batteries.
New York, Dec. 18.
The Herald's dispatch from Washington *
mentions that Hon. John Covode went to
Fredericksburg to see the battle, ami has not
since been heard from. It K expected that he
has been taken prisoner.
The Herald’s Washington dispatch states
that there was quite an excitement at Wil
lard's this evening, occasioned by the arrest of
Col. Kerrigan, member of Congress from New
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i Lincoln as a traitor; his remarks drew about
him a crowd, many of whom shouted kill him,
shoot him, Ac. He was Dually walked olf by
the police to save him from the menaced vio
lence of the infuriated bystanders.
The army correspondent of tlie Herald says
—Gen. Gibbon's old battery, commanded by
Lieut. Stewart, had ten horses killed—eight of
them by a single shell, a fragment of which
clipped tlie ears off another horse as smoothly
as it done by a knife. Capt. Gerrish of the 1st
S. H. battery was wounded, and hud 18 horses
killed. Hall’s 2d Maine battery had acaission
blow n up, one piece disabled, and a number of
his men killed and w ounded. Both Stewart’s
and Gerrish’s batteries suffered in the loss of
men, but none so heavily a* the Maine 2d.
The Battle of Prairie Grove—The Late Vic
tory Greater than First Reported.
Fayetteville, Ark. Dec. 15.
Tlie following additional particulars of tlie
! battle of Prairie Grove have been received:
TheoDicial report puts tlie loss in killed and
wounded in Herron’s command at 848; in
i Blunt’s 152; total 995. Later accounts in
crease the rebel loss to 2,700. and nearly 000
by desertion. Thirty-live commissioned offi
cers in Gen. Herron’s command were killed or
wounded.
8L Louis, Dec. 17.—Gen. Herron telegraphs
to Gen. < ’urtis that tlie victory at Prairie Grove
was much more complete, an 1 tlie enemy’s ,
loss far greater, than lirst reported. Over flf
teen hundred rebels were killed and buried by
us. Tlicir wounded were found scattered
through the woods for miles in tlie rear of
their position, which had been carried during
the action, and left when they retreated.—
Many consequently died for want of attention.
Our cavalry pursued tlie retreating rebels
closely, driving them beyond Van Horen.
I The position and condition of our forces are
excellent. Tlie campaign has been most bril
; liant, reflecting great credit on the officers and
men of the army of the frontier.
From the South — Federal Demonstration
near Charleston—Alleged Federal Repulse
at Kingston, N. C.
New York, Dec. 18.
The following is a copy of a dispatch from
: Charleston, dated 14th inst., from a reliel pa
; per: “ This morning tlie enemy’s gueboat* iu
Stono River, a few miles below tlie city, open
ed lire oil our pickets on James Island below
Secessionville. After flring fifty shells with
out effect they departed. Tlie demonstration
is considered as a feint to occupy the attention
of onr troops in this neighborhood.
Mty. Gen. Evans, commanding the rebels at
Kingston, N. C., telegraphed to Adjt. General
Cooper, at Richmond, on tlie 14t!i inst., as fol
lows :
“ Gen. Foster attacked Kingston, N.C., yes
terday, with 15,000 men and nine gunboats. I
fought them ten hours, and have driven them
back to their gunboats. His army is still in
my Iront.”
Arrival of Wounded Soldiers at Washington.
Washington. Dec. 17.
Three steamboats arrived tills morning from
Aquia Creek, bringing up between 1000 anil
2000 wounded soldiers and several corpses.—
A few of tlie wounded were dangerously so,
but tlie majority were aide to walk to the hos
pitals. A great number of the wounded were
sent to Point Lookout.
The Mississippi Expedition Delayed by
Neglect.
New York, Dec. 18.
The Times’ Washington dispatch states that
it lias leaked out at last that the quartermas
ter’s department must bear tile blame for tlie
ueiay in me loug-iuntca 01 expedition down
the Mississippi, in consequence of the lailure
to furnish supplies ol coal in season.
Due of our merchants informs us that
the rise on a single hale of sheeting, which
lay in his store a few weeks since, was some
thing more thin a hundred and twenty-five
dollars—[Lewiston Journal.
' ~ A family on Beal’s Island, Jonesport,
of parents and seven children, named Wallace,
were attacked by diptheria, of which the fa
ther and six children died within a few days,
; leaving Only the mother and one child.—[Ma
i chins I'uiou.
£jy"Thc Maine Farmer, having the largest
circulation of any paper in the State, unless
we except the Transcript of this city, has
raised its price to V- a year in advance. The
Farmer is an excellent paper, aud deserves to
thrive.
sar*‘ ‘Haverhill,’’ one of the army corres
| pondents of the Boston Journal, is Rev. J. W.
: Hanson, formerly editor of the Augusta Far
| mer, aud now chaplain of the Massachusetts
1 “Bloody Sixth.” Mr. Hanson writes us that
he has nut seen an uncomfortable moment ren
dered so by illness, since he left home, and
that his regiment has not received so much as
j a scratch from the rebels, though it has been
S in the van at Suffolk for three months. We
will publish extracts from his letter in a few
I days.
SJP” The editor of the Machias Union i'
one of the most remarkable logicians of thr
age. In the fact that the Republican paper"
of Washington and Hancock counties endors
the removal of McClellan, it finds evident
that all of them “are fully committed to negr
emancipation, and ugainst the restoration oj
the Union." Let all men hereafter take note
that lack of faith in McClellan as a military
commander, is positive evidence of disunion
ism 1
I#*' Hon. Hubert J. Walker was the mas
terly Secretary of the Treasury under Mr
i Polk. One of his annual reports w as consul
j ered a masterpiece, and was long quoted b..
Democrats as a text-book on matters of na
tional revenue and finance. The Washingtoi
I Chronicle says Mr. Walker is preparing ai
elaborate paper in support of the financial pol
icy of Mr. Chase, and remarks, “the harmon;
of feeling between the two great Secretariei
of the Treasury of Polk and Lincoln is signif.
cant.”
BY TELEGRAPH.
TO THE
Portland Daily Press.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Changes, Appointments, Ac., in
the Navy.
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
The Porter and McDowell Court Martials.
Washington, Dec. 18.
The Naval Retiring Roarii, which lias been
in session in New York, will hold its annual
meeting in Washington on and utter Monday,
the 22d inst.
Urig. Gens. Strong and Uusteed have been
relieved from duty in New York and ordered
to report for tiny, the former to Gen. Grant, In
the department of Tennessee, and the latter to
Gen. Dix, at Fortress Monroe.
Lieut. Commander Wilton Haston hat been
ordered to a command in the Western Gulf
Rlockadiug Squadron; Lieut. Commander
Hopkins to the command of the steamer Sag
inaw, at San Francisco; Lieut. Commander
Burnham has been detached from the Bienville
and ordered to the steam sloop Sacramento;—
Master Henry C. King of the Fredouia, pro
moted to acting volunteer lieutenant; acting
assistant surgeon Thomas Meckley lias been
ordered to the Ladona; acting assistant sur
geon Frank Clark has been ordered to the
Currituck.
The hill to facilitate proof for the allowance
of pensions submitted to-day by Senator Lane
of Indiana, empowers the Secretary of the In
terior to designate officers authorized by local
laws to administer oaths, who may take and
certify all applications for pensions, and ad
minister all necessary oaths, and render un
necessary any further establishment of the
right to pension in a court of record. Such
uiuv\.9 uiv uiuuv ouwjw n lint UI CWV iu
$5000 and imprisonment lor from one to five
years for conniving at fraud in these applica
tions.
The bill of Representative Aldrich to in
demnify the State of Minnesota for expenses
incurred in connection with tlie recent Indian
disturbances, appropriates 8100,000 for that
purpose.
Tlie Postal appropriation for the coming
year amounts to $12,090,000. This does not
include the appropriation for the California
Central route, for which a special grant of one
million was last year made, which it is presum
ed will be required.
Representative Bingham's bill introduced
to-day to remit certain ]>cnaities for non-com
pliance witli the terms of contracts with tlie
Navy Department, is to relieve from disabili
ties in consequence of the proclamation of tlie
blockade, the increase of imports and laying
of revenue duties, <fcc.
In the Porter Court Martial to-day. Lieut.
Col. Fred Myers and Major S. F. Barstow
were the only witnesses. Their testimony was
brief, and had reference merely to the charac
ter of the night of the 27th of August.
In the McDowell Court of Inquiry, the tes
timony of Col. Myers, Chief Quartermaster on
McDowell’s staff, related to the seizure of the
pro|ierty of both loyal and disloyal owners to
satisfy the immediate wants of the troops,
which could uot line otherwise been supplied.
As to whether certificates of compensation
had been properly or improperly furnished for
such seizures, he could not certainly say, the
hook containing that information having been
lost in the attack at Catlett's station, though
he knew of an instance wherein a loyal citizen
had been suitably indemnified, lie further
stated that a quantity of goods marked C. S.
A. had been taken from the possession of
Peleg Clarke, but no certificate was cither
given by him nor required. He had no per
sonal acquaintance with Clarke, nor did he
desire any. After a few moments secret ses
sion, the Court received series of letters from
McDowell, referring to his conduct in the
campaign of the Shenandoah, many of which
were read, and the remainder deferred to
another day.
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Assessment on Ootton Brokers for Belief
of Poor.
Conscription in Louisiana.
New Yoke, Dec. 18.
The steamer Cahawba, from New Orleans
10th, has arrived. Among her passengers are
the Hon. B. F. Flanders and Mr. Halen, mem
bers of Congress from Louisiana.
Gen. Butler, finding that the fund raised for
tlie poor was exhausted, has levied an assess
ment, amounting to $20,000. upon the cotton
brokers who advised the planters not to send
their produce to market, in order to -induce
foreign intervention.
CoT. Jonas French, Provost Marshal, has
issued an order that all persons arriving at
New Orleans be required to take the oath of
allegiance before landing.
The rebels on the opposite side of the lake
were conscripting, and out of eighteen who
crossed on the Passes, sixteen were levied and
in the rebel army.
FROM CALIFORNIA
Discovery or New mines in Oregon.
Location of Mining Companies.
Sax Francisco, Dec. 17.
Oregon dates of the Hlii have been received.
New discoveries had been made on Boise
river, wbieli are said to rival in richness the
Salmon river mines.
The Victoria Chronicle says 1700 pack
animals died at Caribos recently. The snow
was over a foot deep.
Botli Houses of the Nevada Legislature
have passed a corporation bill, which requires
tliat a majority of the stock of ail mining
companies to ho owned by actual residence of
the territory, anti all company ollices to be lo
cated. It was passed under the influence of
an intense and loyal pressure. Most of the
stockholders now reside in San Francisco, and
all the officers are located here. Strict com
pliance with the provisions of the bill would
materially increase the population of Nevada.
The Governor may veto it. It is also con
tended that it is unconstitutional
, FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Gen. Banks not Co-operating with Army in
North Carolina.
Fortress Moxroe, Dec. 17.
This morning the Baltimore mail boat brought
down 103 confederate prisoners captured at
Antietam, many of whom were wounded. The
flag of truce boat Metamora left this afternoon
witlt them and altmit 100 others for City Point,
in charge of Capt. Alexander Mann.
There is no truth whatever in the reports
that Gen. Banks or Gen. Emery is co-operat
ing in North Carolina with Gen. Foster and
the troops ill Gen. Dix’s department.
It is rumored here that J. C. Jones, Charles
Davis, 1). N. Curtis, Mr. Phillips and one other
have been captured by the rebels, while on
their way from Norfolk to Elizabeth City.
They had goods to the amount of $20,000 on
board a schooner in tow down the canal.
Arms and Ammunition for Rebels furnished
by British.
New York, Dec. 18.
The steamer Gry Chien, which put back
here lor repairs, arrived this morning from
Bermuda 14th inpt. She reports British neu
tral steamers Pbeobe, Hornet, Plekney, Jus
titia and Merrhuac as in port all loaded with
arms, ammunition and stores for the rebels.—
The British neutral steamer Carombla, which
was boarded by tin* Tuscarora near Fayal,
sailed from St. George ostensibly for Trinidad,
but undoubtedly to run the blockade. She is
a very fast side wheel steamer. Her hull,
masts, rigging, *c.. are painted lead color.
———wp— I
XXXVII CONGRESS.—Second Session.
Washington, Deo. 18.
SENATE.
Petitions were presented in favor of the
bankrupt act. and lor the reduction of duties
on foreign crude oil.
The bill to facilitate the proof for allowance
of pensions was referred.
'I'he bill providing for the protection of over
land emigrants was referred.
The bill providing that commissioners be ap
pointed to examine the military claim in Vir
ginia, east of the Blue Ridge, was referred.
Mr Williamson offered a resolution that the
committee on the Conduct of the War inquire
into the facts relative to the recent battle at
Fredericksburg, and particularly as to what
officers are responsible for the assault made on
the rebel works; also for the delay in prepar
ing to meet the enemy.
An amendment was adopted directing the
committee to raportthe result of their investi
gations to the Senate.
The resolution was then adopted.
The bill facilitating the discharge of disabled
soldiers, ami the inspection of convalescent
hospitals and camps, was taken up.
The first section was amended by striking
out that part allowing the selection of two
medical inspector generals and eight medical
inspectors trom the medical corps or surgeons
in the volunteer service.
Mr. foster moved to strike out the words
“under such regulations as may lie hereafter
established,” so that discharges might be made
immediately. He said it takes months to get
disabled soldiers out of the hospitals.
Considerable debate ensued.
Mr. Foster withdrew his amendment and
the bill was passed.
Mr. Grimes introduced a bill relative to
bounty to volumeer soldiers iu certain cases.—
Referred.
Mr. Sumner offered a resolution of inquiry
why Gen. Saxton was removed, from Hilton
Head. Laid over.
The bill to improve the cavalry organization
was passed.
The bankrupt act was then taken up.
Mr. Foster favored its passage.
On motion of Mr. Grimes a resolution was
adopted directing the Secretary of War to in
form the Senate of whom the transports
Thames. Niagara and Nymph were chartered,
and by what agent of the War Department
they were chartered; also what officers ex
amined said vessels as to their sea worthiness.
Adjourned.
UUIBG.
Mr. Train offered a resolution to appoint a ;
select committee to inquire if any government
employee is engaged in any banking firm for ,
dealing in stocks, <fcc.
Objections were made by Maynard and
Brigham.
The bill which gives relief to loyal men
whose slaves have been abstracted of wrong
fully taken, was reported Imek from the com
mittee with tlie recommendation that it do not
pass.
Considerable debate ensued, Mr. Maynard
contending that the measure was necessary to
enable the military authorities to discriminate
between loyal men and traitors.
Mr. Lovejov of 111., said be was weary of i
this discussion, and said it was a shameless at
tempt on the part of slaveholders.
Mr. Wickliffe of Ky.—Do you call this a
shameless attempt.
Mr. Lovejoy.—I do.
Mr. VV.—I am not surprised to bear that,
from your standing and position on this floor.
Mr. L. replied, characterizing it as a shame
less attempt on the part of the slaveholders to
get the army to turn themselves into the base
business of chasing fugitive slaves, and the
gentleman from Kentucky has the effrontery
to appeal to the justice of republicans.
After a long debate the bill was laid on the
table—8d against 45.
On motion of Mr. Conklin of X. Y., it was
resolved that the committee on Naval Affairs
lie instructed to report whether letters of
marque ought to lie issued lor the purpose of
capturing and destroying the pirate Alabama,
and other vessels of a like character.
The House then went into a committee oil
the army appropriation bill.
Mr. Stevens of Penn., explained that the
aggregate appropriations are 731 millions.
Mr. Mallory offered an amendment that none j
of the appropriations be devoted to encour- j
ageinent of slaves to escape, or tor the support
of emancipation or colonization of slaves.—
Disagreed to—yeas 33, nays 00.
The bill was then reported to the Ilotisc.and
passed—107 against 3. Nays—May, Norton
and Wicklitle.
Tlie House into committee of the Whole, |
and took up tile bill authorizing the testing of
Anderson's breach loading cannon.
Messrs. Yeainan and Craven addressed the
House.
Adjourned.
Destruction of steamer Cairo by a Tornado.
Cairo, III., Dec. 18.
The following is a special dispatch to tlie N.
Y. Herald:—Oil Friday last the gunboat*
Cairo. Marmora and Signal, wbiie ascending
the Yazoo river, reached a point a mile below
Haynes’ Bluff, when a torpedo exploited under
the Cairo, shattering her bow. and she sunk in
fifteen minutes in lorty feet of water, and can
not be raised. Tlie Cairo was one of the first
seven iron-clad gunboats built for service for
Western rivers, and participated in the cap
tures of Forts Henry and Donelson.
Chicago, 111., Dec. 18.
A special Cairo dispatch says the gunboat
Cairo went twenty-one miles below the mouth
of the Yazoo river on Friday last, and was
blown up by a torpedo and sunk in six fathoms
of water. No one was hurt, but tlie boat and
entire armament and outfit was lost. It is
thought that the torpedo was set off by a gal
vanic bat tery on the bluff opposite.
Steamer Niagara Condemned.—Fire.
New York, Dec. 18.
The steamliont Niagara, which bad the 50th
Massachusetts Regiment on board, was ia
spccted yesterday at Philadelphia, and con
demned.
The coal oil and petroleum store of J. S.
Stanton, corner of Maiden Lane and Water
streets, was partially destroyed by fire to
night. Loss heavy.
New York Market.
New York, Dec. 18.
Cotton—a shade easier; sales 600 bale* at 68 a: 66]
for middling uplands.
Flour—sales I2,2l>0 bbls; State and Western let*
active: 8u|>ertiiie State 5 75 §695: Extra do 6 10 (cj
6 26; Round Hoop Cliio 6 70 « 6 80; Western 6 8> ••
6 60; Southern unchanged, sales 1600 bbls; Mixed to
good 6 90 rt 7 lO: Fancy aud extra 7 30 « 900; Can
ada less active, sale#850 bbls; Extra 6 20 a 8 25.
Wheat—less active, sales 90,«tf>0 bu ; Chicago spring
1 22 a: 1 30; Milwaukee* club 1 2*> « 1 34; Winter Red
Western 1 4»» 1 44; Wliito Michigan 1 62; White
Genessee 1 65.
Corn—less active, sales 46,000 bu; Mixed Western
76] 5 77.
Beef-—steady, sales 300 bbls; Mess 9 00 « 10 00.
Pork—closed active and firmer; Meat 14 00.
Whiskey—-ales 600 bbls at 384 a 39.
Rice—qiiiet and steady, sales^J0 bags Java at 6}.
Sugar—dull: Havana 9}.
Coffee—dull.
Molasses—dull.
Oils—Petroliuiu firmer, sales 200 bbls; ('rude at 40;
600 bbls refiued at 62} & 63.
Freights to Liverpool—dull; flour Is 10}d; grain 9d.
Stock Market.
New York. Dec. 18.
Second Hoard—Stocks aetive and better.
Chicago & Koek Island. 804
Cleveland & Toledo. 89}
Illinois Central scrip. 78
Michigan Southern guaranteed. 83
Michigan Southern. 38}
Michigan Central,. 89
Pacific Mail.132}
j New York Contral,. 103}
Erie .614
Hudson. 77#
Galena & Chicago,. 814
Pennsylvania Coal Compauv.116]
American Gold,.132i
United States 6's 1881 coupons.1034
United States demand notes.127]
T/<*»sury 7 3-lOths.103#
Tenm*ssee6’s,. 63\
Missouri 6’s. 67 j
Holidays jire Coming!
The Largest and Best Assortment of
GIFT BOOKS,
JUVENILES, cfco.
in the city—is to bo found at
IT. PACKARD’S,
Xo. til Exchange Street.
! PHOTOURAPHir ALBUMS—of every variety of
binding—a very large assortment, at the low
est prices.
rr-< ’all and examine this Stock before purchasing
j elsewhere. decl6 tjanl
WANTED, NOW! !
7,500 MINK,
4,000 FOX,
0,000 MUSK HAT.
Highest price, paid at HARRIS' HAT STORE,
t >ec. K—2\ved Opposite Po,t-otfiee.
•
MISCELLANEOUS.
Plumer Boots! Plumer Boots!
MEN’S French Calf Boots. PlumerLast,83.00
“ “ “ “ outside tap-sole.“ “ 3.50
" .« “ “ “ “ “ 4.00
“ “ " custom made, ** “ 6.00
Ladies9 Balmoral Roots.
Ladies’ Calf Balmorals, 82.00
Ladies’ French Call'Balmorals. Plumer Last, 2.26
Ladies’ English Goat Tap-Sole do. " “ 2.00
PLUMER PATENT BOOTS.
Are perfectly easy when first put on,require no break
ing in, do not distress the feet at all One can walk
all day and not feci tired in the ankles or feet. They
conform to the natural organization of the feet—
therefore make no corns or bunions, and those who
are suffering with those troubles will find great re
lief by wearing the Plumer Boots. We have a full
assortment of Plumer Boots, made with the princi
ple fully carried out.
C. F. THRASHER & CO.,
43, 45 6c 47 Union Street.
C'y'Do not purchase a pair unless a trade stamp is
on each pair. All others are imitations.
Portland, Dec. 9.1862. dec9 3weod
Christmas and New Year’s
PH.ESEXTS.
114 MIDDLE STREET. |
AX extensive assortment of Goods for the coming
Holidays, consisting of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver Ware,
New patterns of Silver Fruit Knives and Silver Nap- |
kiu Kings: work-boxes, writing desks, port folios,ret
icules, ladies and gents' dressing cases, ladies com
panions, brush and comb boxes, segar cases, gents’
small hand trunks, checkerand backgammon boards,
chess men, dominoes, jack-straws, ladies’ tine trav
elling bags, portmonnaies, shell and pearl card cases,
PHOTOGRAPHH’ ALBUMS, ladies and gents’
skates, parlor skates,boys’ clients of tools, meersnaum
pipes, do cigar holders, girls and boys sleds—togeth
er with a large ansortment of Children's Tots.
E VERGREEXS by the yard, aud in wreaths.
POCKET DIARIES lor 1863.
114 NXiddle Street.
CHAS. DAY, Jr.
dec8 iseodtjanl
“Home Again!”
rpilE undersigned would inform his old friends
five years, he has returned to his native place and
purchased of Mr. Thomas Richards his interest in
the # o
Washington Street Bakery,
where will be manufactured the varieties of BREAD !
found in similar establishments; and he hopes, by i
close application to business, and an endeavor to
please, to merit a share of patronage.
ill. BRADISH.
GOOD FAMIL F FLOUR by the barrel, or in less
quantities dec9 tf
“WHITE STAR LINE7'
Of Steamship*.
STEAM TO LONDON DIRECT.
The splendid, n.w and powerful
Steamship "Mavrocokdatos,” A 1,
12 years, 1200 tons, fiOO horse power—
T. S. Kweu, Commander, will leave
I'ortiuuu on or about the 20th lost. Has first rate
accommodations for passengers, first, second and
third class. For freirnt or pa**:ige apply to
FREER. BOYD A CO.,
British Consulate Office, Exchange Street.
dec9
FURS! FURSM FURS!!!
Fine American Sable Fun!
FOB SAL* AT
SHAW’S, 136 MIDDLE STREET. !
Fitch and River Sable Fura,
FOB SALK AT SHAW'S.
Furs exchanged, nltered and repaired. I
nov27 4wedis
Shirt*, Shirt*.
GENT He M E N ,
IF you want a cheap and perfect fitting shirt, please
leave your inea-ure for Mrs. A. MOFFOTT** cele
brated Oval Yoked Shirt*, made from the best cloths,
aud good custom work, at the very lowest prices.
jy Remember the place,
MRS. A. MOPFOTT’*,
No. 27 Market Square,
Orders respectfully solicited by Mrs. Moflbtt, who
will pay personal attention to the same. aul2eodtf
Removal.
JOHN B . II l O S O N , JR.
-HAS REMOVED TO
No. 27 Market Square,
where he will execute iu an artistic manner all kinds
of ORNA MENTAL FAINTING, such as Signs,Cur
tains, Banners, Landscapes, F'igures, Flowers, Scroll
Work, kc.
A long and thorough apprenticeship to the median- i
ical branch of the business, and several years study j
of the higher branches of the Art, have rendered him j
qualified to execute every variety of work in the |
most elegant styles, and he hopes by diligence and
constant attention to business, to merit the patron
age of the public.
ZfT’i 'ARh SIGNS of all varieties painted to
order. JOHN B. HUDSON. Jr.,
dec4 d4w No. 27 Market Square.
HAI\t: AGE.tCk
— AND —
Soldiers’ Relief Association,
No. 275 F Street,
Communications to be addressed to
J. W. HATHAWAY,
^ ^ Maine State Agent, Washington, f>. C.
CLINTON Fl’KBISII A CO„
Forwarding & Commission Merchants, i
nu. 24 nl Vtn XI HttT,
CHICAGO.
CLISTON FURBISH. KKA.NKLI5 ( ARIKR.
KlkluLM fcs—J. B. Brown & Sou, Portland.
VV. VV. Thomas, “
A. K. Shurtleff, “
S.J. Smith, '*
VV. J. Emmet, New York.
Harris, lley I A Co., Philadelphia.
dec2 d k w3w24
fifth Oysters, Oysters! fifth
Fresh OYSTERS just received at 80 mat* per
giillon. at T. S. HATCH’S,
dec 15 2w No. 116 Exchange Street.
fifth °ysiers- fifth
Schs. “J. Freeman” and “Lookout” have arrived
with OYSTERS. For sale at the old prick, at
No. 85 Federal Street,
East of Elm House.
decl3 2wised JAMES FREEMAN.
Oysters. fif^$ |
This day arrived, a lot of FRESH OYSTERS, for
sale at
80 CENTS PER GALLON,
At ATWOODS,
305 Congress Street.
Portland, Dec. 13. ed2w
Land in Franklin, Me.
ABOU r 15,000 Acre*! of Land—supposed to con
tain. on an average, about five thousand of stum
pane to an acre, of spruce, hemlock and pine, besides
much hard wood, aud a go d growth ot young,thrif
ty juniper—a pond or lake, near the ceutTc, o about
1000 acres, with a good waterpower at its outlet.—
This pond flows, by the prescut dam. about 1000 acres
of meadow, which can be put iuto grass, to great ad
vantage, by withdrawing the flow age.
The Mill is but a short distaucc from tide water,
where the Lumber is loaded.
This property by mortgage fell into the hands of
the present owners, who reside at a distance, aud the
lana will be sold at an immense bargain to any one
who has the faculty aud iuclinatiou to manage It.
For further information apply to C’ol. J. L. Law
rknck. or to LEVI BARTLETT k CO.,
dec 16 dlawSw No. 2 Long Wharf, Bowroit.
MERCHANTS’ EXCHANGE
Eating House.
Ha\ iug leased the building, B
Nos 17 A 10 - - - - Exchange Street,
and fitted it up anew. 1 am now ready to wait upon
my former customer* aud the public generally, at oil
hours, with all the luxuries of the day.
JOHN ROBINSON.
Portland. Dec. 16. 1*62. doclH tf
ENTERTAINMENTS.
LANCASTER HALL.
FIVE ft I ft H T S O ft L V !
-COMMENCING
Wednesday Evening, Bee. 17th, 1902.
--ALSO
W t-tlupsiluyA Stitui-iiuy Afternoons.
UNION TBOUI'E OF
Fancy Cilass Workers,
Glass Spinners,
-AND
GLASS STEAM ENGINE!
From Barniimi Aquaria! Gardens.. Boston
EfFor particulars we Programmes.
JOHN GKAF'F'AM, Business Manager.
decl6 6t B
A The Friends of Temperance £
WILL OIVK A COUI18K Og ^
SIX ASSEMBLIES
A T I. A N C A 8 T E R HAI.L,
commencing on
Tuesday Evening. December 2d.
The fourth Assembly will be on CHRISTMAS •
EVE, on which occasion there will bo extra
Dancer. The fifth will be on SEW YEAR'S EVE
with extra dances, to ilance the old year out and
the New \ ear in. The course will close with
A Grand. Ball!
stele^tj: H."£b< rick- W '‘billips, J.
8ln‘,e *«*•*■. I
Music by Chandler's t^r a imwlle Band.
Dancing to commeuce at 8 o’clock. uo\24
FOR SALE & TO LET.
TO LET.
A SMALL HALL, or rooms suitable for a me- !
clianie's or manufacturer's work shop
Inquire at 330 Congress street. dec 17 dis3w
TO LET.
THE Easterly Tenement of the Uouse on Spring
Street, known as the Kolfe House Enquire of
Gct.27.-dtf S. j ANDERSON.
_. a.a _
® tV liCI. -
ON Commercial Street, head of Hobson's Wharf
Inquire of J. II. HAMLEX,
sep4tt Office on Hobson's Wharf.
To L«l.
rpiIE commodious Chamber in the northerly cor
"f the new brick block, orner of Lime and
Milk streets, directly taciug the market. Rent ow
inquire at office of
q . „ OCEAN INSURANCE CO ,
Sept. IS. 1M2. dtf Mo. 27 Exchange 8t.
To IsOt.
The large House on the corner of Mid*
die and W illot Streets, recently orcn*
pa*d by Mr*. C. A. Richard* a* a board*
mg house. Possession given immedi
ately. For particular* euquireof^
_ oc25tf_JOHN C. PKocnfk
.11 ilk Home for Kale.
BV inquiry at this office, or No. 92 Exchange St..
one can hear of a chance to bnv a “MILK
ROUTE,” in which there i* not a customer who ha*
failed to pay hi* monthly bills. A favorable chance
is thu* offered to any one who mav wi*h to engage in
the business, or to enlarge hi* present “route.”
novl2 eodtf
For Kale.
THE HOUSE on the corner of Pros
pect and Casco streets—the basement
finished for a .Store. A good stand for
a family Grocer
—ALSO—
I wo Lota of Land, one on Spring and one on
Sprue** street. Either would be exchanged for a
good Dwelling House.
For particular* please apply at 127 Middle Street. 1
Portland N. 1. MITCHELL.
nov4 eodtf
Protective
WAR-CLAIM ASSOCIATION
FOR NEW ENGLAND.
OFFICE.
N®. 11 R«ilr«adi Eirhnagr.Bsstoa.MaH.
CHIEF JUSTICE BIGELOW. President.
U» Ex. JOHN A. ANDREW, lv. _ ..
AMOS A. LAWRENCE. I ' iee Presidents.
WALDO HIGOIXSOX, Treasurer.
U. TRACY HOWE. Secretary
DIRECTORS:
Judge Hoar. Martin Brimmer,
Joseph Coolidge, tienrge B. Emerson,
Edward Atkinson, William Appleton,
(Quincy A. Shaw, Richard Frothingham,
Charles E. Norton, George S. Ilillard,
Geo. Wm. Bond, Patrick Donahoe.
James Freeman Clarke, F. W. Lincoln, Jr.
OBJECTS.
The objects rtf the Association are—
1—To secure to soldiers or sailors, and their fami
lies, any claim* for pay or pension, Ac . at the least
cost to the claimant.
2—To protect soldiers or sailors, and their families,
from imposture and fraud.
3—To prevent false claim* from being made against ;
the Government.
4.—To give gratuitous advice and information to j
soldier* anti sailors or their families needing it.
K9T The Board of Director* supervise and control |
the entire business of the Association, and the char- i
acter and standing of those gentlemen will be a guar
antee to the public that the business of the society
will be conducted with fidelity and economy.
All application* relating to the business ot the As
sociation, whether by letter or in person. should be t
made to U. TRACY Ho WE. Secretary,
decl5eod4w No. 11 Railroad Exchange.Boston ,
GEORGE A. SlISSKRAET,
NO. 120 MIDDLE 8THEET,
IMPORTER and Manufacturer, has on hand,
and is constantly manufacturing from the best
stock.
All the Latest Styles of
PUR G-OOX>S,
-CONSISTING OF
CAPES, COLLARS, IlUFFS, CLOAKS,
WRAPPERS, COATS, ROBES, 4c,4c.,
all of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
jy Call before purchasing elsewhere.
iiut 1«V .'liUU It HMCCI*
not 21
WOODMAN, TRIE A COM
Importers and Wholesale Dealers in
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
ItVmCTl RERS A\B JOBBERS OF fLOTBIA*,
Nos. 54 aud 56 Middle Street, Portland.
Geo. W. Woodman. Alfred Woodman,
Seth B. Mersey. Charles Bailey.
ang20dfcwtf
Window Shades,
CLOTH & WIRE SCREENS. *
Sinus, Banners, Ornamental and
Fanry Faiutiun.
EXECUTED TO OKDEK.
STOKE SHADES, of all dimension,, made, letter
ed and put up at short notice,
AT STONEHAM'Sj
No. 168 1-2 Middle St. - - Portlaud, Me.
dec 12 eod3m
INTERNAL REVENUE.
First Collection Distrirt, Vlaine.
IX pursuance of the provisions of the Act of Con
gress entitled “An Act to provide Internal Reve
nue to support the Government aud pay the interest
ou the public debt,” appro vet 1 July 1st. lSd2. 1 here
by give notice that I have received from the Assessor
of the First Collection District in the State of Maine,
the annual Listsnt Taxes and Duties assessed in the
month of September, and the mouthlv List tor the
months ot October and November, 1*62; that the
said Taxes and Duties have become due and payable,
and that I will be in attendance at my office, over
Store No. 92 Commercial Street, Portland, from the
Hrst to the fifteenth dny of January. 1*13. for the
purpose of receiving said taxes, ami granting Li
censes to all person* within that portion of the First
District included in the County of Cumberland.
And I flirt her give notice, ami call attcution to the
following provisions ot the Act:
“All persons who shall neglect to pay the duties
aud faces, so as aforesaid assessed upon them, to the
Collector or Id-* Deputies, within the times Above
specified, shall be Habit to pay ten per r> utum cuUli
ttonaf noon the amount thereof."
And I would also call attention to the following
provisions of the said Act, respecting Licenses:
“If any person or persons shall exercise or carry
on any trade or business hereinafter mentioned. ft>r j
the exercising or carrying ou which trade or husiueaa
a liceuse is required by this act, without taking out
such license as in that behalf required, he, she, or
they shall, for every such offence, respectively. forfeit
a peu&lty equal to ihree times the amount <f the duty j
or sum of money imposed for such license."
NATM L J MILLER.
Collector of 1st Collection District
in the .State of Maine.
Portland. Dec. I3tb. P**2- dtf
_ m
vTaNTS5
wanted.
-pert. .
without capital, wishes to mak»“~^'!^JSf’ bu*
some |».rson having means, to o£,™ "'.?,i n!l.o uh
cotton or woolen—and ghare the nr!*,1 cither
U..t of reference a. t07l^te*.BPdTtV^ gi"
Berwick Tdaine. ® 'V°°DWARD- “-fr- Sooth
_ -___ ueci>5 t od2m
I,OST !
SSrif S*
— decl8 dlw*
House Wanted.
WANTED to purchase, a house in the wrst.ru
part of the City, in the vicinity „f !
w^iz^'vSS&'gi
was
Portland, Dec. 6th, l&* ”*• ^S^OFFtCE.
MERCHANDISE,
At H liolesale !
f-qsass******—
60 •• ( tiica-nw ««
05 “ Aui|nt««ta •«
50 “ Union «
*£$!$. *??* L‘ine Shipping Board..
25,000 spruce Plank.
JK’JJS wl! < »eop Pine Boards.
'hnnnnu "C , lM'*>«»r<is-plaoed
Spruce ( iapboards.
100,000 Extra Cedar Shingles.
By CEO F. FOSTER,
Portland. Dec. llthTS* be,d °f L“i0° Wb%
Flour, Flour.
THE ^[ BRANDS of Western and Canada
* amity FLOUR can at wav * be found at 872 Con
gr«w street, at fair prices—for -ale by
Portland, Dec. ,0.18«W,UJA* L ^ffON
n-laasca,
‘)|Mk 1IHDS. 8WEET CLAYED,
mtyJyJ for wale bv
. i* u.r HARRIS BROTHERS,
doel2 isedtf 202 Fore Street.
FOB Si.41.!'.
30(><XMn,^AWEi>p,i,#
6.000 Sncrar Box SHOOKS
SPRUCE DIMENSION,all wires.
BOARDS—Fitted and Rough *
OUTSIDE SASHES on hand.
“ 1 A LUO ■ ■■
200 Bblf. Choice Brand FLOUR, for family use, by
RUFUS DEE RING,
^ HoUon’f Wharf, foot of High Street.
oc30 d3m
NEW FALLGOODS
For Gentlemen’s Wear.
- AT
Middle Street.
ROLLINS & BOND
HAVK BKKN RECK1VINO
New and Desirable Stylet of
Cloths, Clothing,
FURNISHING GOODS,
Which they offer at
Price* to suit the Time* !
UT'Call in before purchasing ebeaWere, and hi
;or yourself ?
95 MIDDLE STREET.
oc29dtf
«ARDIIER & BROW1?,
□ At 02 Middle Street,
Opposite the Custom Houst,
Nava on hand, and are dailr receiving the Lif.
UTSud MOST DHIKABLX 1TYLU Of
CLOTHS, OVERCOATINGS,
Fancy Docwkins and Caasimerc*.
ALSO, A FULL STOCK OF THK
Latest Styles of
READY-MADE clothing,
-AND
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods,
which we will sell at price* to suit the time*.
Portland. Nor. 19, 1862. dtf
Real Estate,
INVESTMENTS !
CRIAT CIAMT FOR BAKUNS BEFORE Til RISK!
20 HOUSES, at price, from ,1000 to $6000.
MU HOUSE LOTS, at prices from 82U0 to <3000.
2.000,000 feet of El. ATS.
1.UU0.IJ0O feet of I-AND
2 STOKE LOTS ou Commeicial Street.
MOSES GOULD, 74 Middle St.,
nov27 dtf Uf Staika.
TUROUGH TICKETS
TO NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA, BALTI
MORE and WASHINGTON, and to aH parts of
the WEST and SOUTH and NORTH WEST. rlu. all
tie- mo.t popular route, sad at the toirejf Bottom
ratrt. for sale by W. D LITTLE. Agent,
tint.2. dtf office 31 Exchange 8t.
Pianos, Pianos !
A RARE CHANCE!
Will be on exhibition and fbr salt fbr
a raw days only, iu the Store
NO. 162 MIDDLE STREET,
a choice Assortment of
Direct from the manufactory of
LIGUTE if BRADRCRY,.X£W YORK.
whose established reputation of thirty years renders
the superiority of their Pianos familiar as “household
words.”
These instruments sing their own praises. Any
person desirous of obtaining a superior 1‘iano for
a very little money, should call and examiue these
instruments, as they muft and will be sold.
Their agent will take great pleasure in showing the
beauties of these instruments to any and aii who
mav fn \ or Mb with a call.
£y~Kocollcct this is a rat e chance, and for a few
daysouly. E. II. OSBORN,
Agent for the Manufacturers.
Every Piano sold with the written guarantee of
the Makers. decS dtf
I'. 8. nunhal'* Sale.
Exited States of America, \
District of Maine, ss. )
PURSUANT to a Writ of Venditioni Exponas, to
me directed, from the lion. Ashvr Ware, Judge
of the United State* District Court, within and for
said District of Maine, I shall expose and sell at
public Vendue, to the highest bidder therefor, the fol
lowing property and merchandise at the time and
place within said District, as follows, vii:
At the Custom House Hcilmxo on Fors Street,
in Portksnd, on Friday, the twenty-sixth day of
cembrr current, at 11 o'clock .4. M.,
Ten Thousand Four Hundred Clgtn*
Tlie same having been decreed forfeit to the United
Stall** in the District Court for said District, and or
dered to be sold, aud the proceeds disposed of accord
ing to law.
Dated at Portland, this tenth day of Decem
ber, A D. IMS.
F A QUIN BY.
U. S. Deputy Marshal, District of Maine,
dec 10 d lot
Trusses ! Trusses ! Trusses !
THOS. G. LOSING,
Apothooar y ,
_ A HD
PRACTICAL TRUSS FITTER,
Devotes personal attention to the application •
TRUSSF." to Adult* and Ubildreu.
SHOULDER BRAUES and ELASTIC STOCK -
jy(,.* constantly ou hand.
The Poor'liberally considered. isoclS
Omui Insurance Company.
ANNUAL MEETING
THE Stockholders of the Ocean Insurance Com
pany are hereby notified to meet at the office of
said Company on Monday, the fifth day of Jauuwy,
1363. at 3 o'clock PM. tor the purpose of chooaing
seveu Directors tor the eusuing year, and the trane
action of any other business which may then be •
gollv acted upon.
R ' GEO. A. WRIGHT. Secretary.
Portland. I>ec 10. 1*« ^