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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-07

CnRIsrENED.-TwO Of the 81 Founders at
Cairo have been named respectively The
John c. Fremont and tbe Parson Brown
low. The former. pointing down The Mis-
sissippi, bears the inscription "The right
man in the right place. never speaks unless
he has something TO say" The other point
ing up The Ohio, naturally bears the follow
ing: Wen fght 'em till h-l freezes over
and then lght 'em on the ice, or any other
way.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-07

Ton ROONEY. a member Of Confidence
Engine Company, proposes to ride. during
the session Of the State Fair, two hundred
and ten miles in ten hOun, or twensy.oas
miles per hour, for purse Of 900. Ths
race will take place over the pioneer racs
course, near Sacramento.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-07

For THE ENGLISH SrAGE.-Edwin Booth
the tragedian, sailed from New York on the
9th Of August for England, by the steam
ship Arabia.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-27

} tinue In the field as competitor for the carry
ing trade as long as commerce Is carried on, and
\ that any attempt on the part of the State with
her canals to enter into successful competition
with this vastly superior means of transporta-
tion In the hands Of private enterprise, in the
future, without array of hope of success, would
pc unsound policy and destructive to the best
interests of the people.
This is not the mere opinion of individuals.
made up without any references to the facts -
In the different reports of the several Auditors
OF State since 1852, this important matter has
been urged upon the attention of the several
General Assemblies, and action favorable to
final disposition of this vexed question has fre.
quently been suggested. In the report of the
Auditor for 1859, it was urged upon the LeRis.
lature that some action looking to 6nal settle.
ment Of this matter should be had. In this re
port, tis emphaticaly stated that the revenues
have constantly decreased, and the ex-
penditures increased, since 1852, and al |
though "steadily hoping from year to year that
the coming year would relieve the canals and |
convert them from burden upon the treasury
into source of income; but there are none
now 80 sanguine as to assert seriously belief
that they will ever again pay more than the
mere expenses OF supervision and repair" It
ls also affirmed in the same report, as q fact
hardly susceptible OF doubt, that Individual
enterprise can manage and control the Public
Works of the State, and continue to the people
It large ali the benefits they now enjoy from
heir use, and perhaps still greater advantages
o transportation ofproduce, at cost of much
ess money than what it now costs the State {
through her multiplied agents to perform the
ame service. ..... /
In 1859, they could have been sold for $4 0O0,.
'Oo; In 1857, 1t was believed they would bring -
VII and In, H.. =. -
ease bill fixed their value at 100000, which, ;,
: six per cent, would be an annual rental of
54 ,OOO. AT this time, sir, the highest respon- !,
ible bid for annual rent is $40. 900, which would
< their real value at $l67 900; showing de-
rease in value since 1859 of $3,833, 900, and III
Ince 1859 Of $733,00O. These facts leave no n
oom to doubt that, If retained by the State and
nder the supervision of ito officers, they will o
Don become valueess. The revenues derived
'om the canals have been insufficient to keep
lem in repair, by the following sums for the s
cara name1. |
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-27
Tt)e Obio 6tatesnra,r
DAILY. TRI.wEFKLY AND WEEKLY
MANYPENpaY & MILLER,
RS AND PROPRIETORs.

G0aies Nos. SO, SO and 40, North High st.
'at- TERMS INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
6aily SO 90 per year.
|" NJ the Carrier, pOr week, i21k cents.
Tri.We'flv 800 psrysar.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-27

SPEECH or How. JOHN e. MYERS, OF CLERMonT
IN TIE HOUSE OF REPRrsESTArvEs, MARcH
8, 1861; aso ~ 1
On the proposition of Mr.. Hitchcock, Of
Geauga, to sell the Public Works; offered as
an amendment to House Bill 29l, by Mr..
Woods, of Licking, being bill to lease the
canals:
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-27

HRRRINGi HEnRINGii lao bbis.
il No. Picked Herring In store for sale byi ret
- McKEE 4 RESTIEAUx,
feb27 4 fAkEEr@ ~ "a, North High street.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-27

Displayed advertisements half more than the above
rates. an4t "i" ,i" ai1". A-s''
Advertisements loaded and placed In the column oil
Special Notices" dOs6Le the ordinary rdt6s. ssZt
II ordered on the inside exclusively after the rst week
per cent more than the above rates. but all such vii
appear in the Tr.Weekly without charge. ~ siHi
business Cards. not exceeding Ave lines, year, in'
ii de, 81 SO per line; outside %. M t,. - -4
Notices meetings, chartables ocetes, are companies,
&C., half price.
AU UtTdnsieRt Advertisements must be paid for In
aiodRce The rule will not be varied from.
Weekly, price the Daily, where the advertiser
ses the Weekly alone. Where 'he Daily and Weekly
are both used then the charge fer the Weekly will be
aai-the rates of the Daily --s1'-.-'
No advertisement taken except for definite period
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-27
FISH! WHITE FISH /

81 NEW NO. lwHITE FISH, from Lake Huron, In
Bbs Half and Quarter Bb Packages, Ia store and for
sAls BY McKnE 4 RE9TInAUx, 81
MARI ~, North High street..
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-27

uEmP AND COTTON ROPES, NJ
III do anaca do 1I'Twines, iso 80
IN. Red Cords and Candle Wick,
for saie BY 'Ath MKER& REsTgEAUx,
oct1 'kAMsaM1 sN ~ lsa8 AN. High Street
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09
Let the Union Slide. +"

When Mr.. Banks was a candidate for the
Speakcrship, the charge was made against
hia that he made USE Of the expression at
the head of this paragraph while making a
public speech. The democratic politicians
in and out Of Congress, from the North and
from the Syuth, denounced the sentiment
and the man for uttering it. 1t was in vain
to utter explanations or excuses. Nothing
would satisfy that burning love for the
Union which 50 distinguished the leading
democrats, but the political life OF the un-
fortunate man. This was five or six years
ago. To-day we see those who then bawled
thems Ives hoarso over this lapse Of Mr..
Banks, willing 10 ''let the Union slide,
and all that max ) union desirable, il slay-
cry and the slavery party can b. preserved.
These men could look quietly on and STE
Floyd steal the arms and the money of the
nation, could witness the treason Of Cobb,
Toomb. JED Davis g., &c, and instead of
dealing out threateninss against these trail
tors, they are fall Of excuses and apologies
for them.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09
The State Convention.

The Convention was much fuller than
most people anticipated, TIE committee on
credentials reported $50 towns represented
by 6jj delegates. Not all Of these delegates
were present, but there mus. have been as
many as five hundred in attend nee. At
the time the vote was taken all had not re-
turned from dinner, some had left and some
We're IN committee and still tn. vote was
424. There was entire Immunity OF pur-
pose and Of feeling. The lIttle sparins on
the resolnIi ms, was the result of s1me
not wishing to say anything on the points
declared in the resolution, but leave the
purposes Of the Government to be interpret
cd by ITS acts, while the other portion wish
ed the convention to follow the action OF
Congress and pass the resolution Of Andrew
johnson. The resolutions passed by an
overwhelming majority.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 1861.
VOLUME VII, NUMBER XXIX.
HANCOCK COUNTY CONVENTION

The Republicans Of Hancock County are re-
qucsted TO meet by their delegates at the Court
House in Ellsworth, on Heia,s fay. fae I'm day
Of iuJu>t ne1; At 10 oclack 4. VI. tor tbe purpose
of selecting cand dates TOR two senators. 70 the
Legislature, County Attorney, Sheriff Of Tie
County, County Treasurer, Register OF peeis aud
County C1mmi> sioncr, to TIC supported At tne eI.-
suing state election.
Each town and plantation Will be eGtitIei te one
delegate; every town or plantation clSttn: forty
Republican votes, two delegates; castias eight.
Republican votes three dele gates; ana TT every
additional hty Republican votes one additional
delegate; whcn the fractional part of .ty IS over
one half one delegate aiiitipuli, when Inc town
has not more than four delegates withou: the ad
ditl1nal one fer the fraction TINS Lasls T. be
based the Governor ute OF $50.
Pea ORDER OF CorSTY COMMITTEE.
Ellsworth, July l.th, ieGl.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09

MARX THE ME>-There are men in our
midst who take pleasure in finding fault with
the National Government, with Congress,
with every measure taken to preserve the
Union intact, and finally with everybody
and everything except JEFF Davis and bis
rebel army and rebel Congress. These men
we suppose, have the right to exhibit their
preferences. and to fannt their treason in
the faces Of loyal men bat there is good
time coming, when the Right shall have tri-
umphed over the Wrong when rebellion and
treason shall be At a disc ,unt and rebel sym
nlthizcrs shall make hast to swear fcalty anew
- the country and It's institutions, aud to
claim its hounrs and is places Of trust Let
the pubic, then, be able to identify the
men who proved false in the hour Of the ma
TONS peril, and treat them as they deserve.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09
Machias Democracy.

The Democracy ,-jadsng by the rcsoll.
tons passed at the caucus to select delegates
20 the Augusta Convention-of this ancient
town, Is in favor of going as tar towards
jeff Davis reasonable Platform, as is safe
in a loyal community. 1t has been stated
that the Chairman OF this meeting. George
Walker Esq WIS an oat AMI out Douglas
Democrat, and fully endorsed his views as
set forth in his speech q few DAYS before his
death bur if the resolutions Of the meeting
over which he presided ,xpress his views ami
also those of Bioa Bradbury E,q who il is
supposed is the lawful interpreter = down
East Of what i, - Douglas Democracy. ="
then we cannot see why there should be two,
80 called Democratic State Conventions
These resolutions would not be objected to
in the reasonable convention to Ice held in
Of the Bangor Democrat , and the delegates
chosen at Machlas might knock at the door
of that c)nciaye Of traitors and claim and
gain Abundance there by presenting ;hess
resolutions, as evidence OF their principles
We copy one or two Of these resolutions to
show their spirit
Resolred, That we have no confidence in
force, 50 far as regards its probability and
efficiency vi en- applied To people collectively;
that the use OF free against "a Sovereign
State is regarded in the light of declara-
ton of war. and would he considered By the
"a AT f.trk kat 4s f5s
1ious compacts by which they might be
bound.
REQ red, That W. hold the anti-slaverv
agitator. OF the Free STATES as being r.spon-
slhle for the present civil war : that their
disregard OF and wantan ATTACKS en- the Con-
s;ltntlonal ri .its of the slave holding states
prec piiafe,l " secession, and the withdraw
al Of the ,liegi ,nci Of the Southern people
from the Gen raj Government that the Oh
s;inate refusal Of the Repu 1iican politicians
IN power to effect, or attempt - effect, a
settlement by concession ami cDnpr1nise,
wlthoat resort to the sword meets our IN
qualified condemnation.
These resolutions were passed by that
branch of the Democratic party which il
has been kindly suggested, Republicans
ought to affiliate with and trust. We object
70 any such course of procedure There
can be no afhiation between parties so dla
metricaly opposed, and none SHOULD b, at
tempted. There are those who have acted
with and voted the Democratic ticket, who
are right now and who we could cordially
welcome into the Republican Union party,
but to be asked, as some have been asked. to
favor grand Union at this time and merge
the Republican party into the party
that passes such resolutions. is a little steep
to say the least. We don't favor auy such
course, the Republicans of this county will
not tolerate any such action. Let men and
parties put on record their sentiments at
tins time and those who think alike will
act together. This will be she case, in the
future it has been the fact in the past.
Bat we cannot see how there can be Union,
II there is no accord Of sentiment. There
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09

lnE Army WORN This Tc>tilcnt black
" rm made rs appearance here Ia, week
Ilefr,t We noticed ofit,or tclrl otit.apTcar-
anee was On rhar,lag aft the storm, when
ther. appeared - ue millions Of them in tn,
tun between Pine and Main 81 They were
cry active aui seemed fully bent on mis-
chief To-Day. Saturday. We have visited
wheat Gcll 5el1nsns h Mr. joshua Il. J5r.
dan about halI mile ir3m the village,
which re IS having moved. because it has
been attacked ~ this W I'm. There are tour
acrs in this wheat felI, and i; Is being
moved down for fodder 10 save It's entire de-
s,rdcti1n Tdis worm eats the leaves and
then attacks tie head, eating the beard AMI
the kernel They arr of al SIZES, from an
half inch in length to one and halt inches
lI1w did they come u town, and in such
numbers, and Various in si4e
TuE Army WogN -This 1 destructive worm
las made it, ~ l-'arafce IN such I rec "a
10 carry the I,>ointtDn II var int, the gran
fields. We AateA sIeeimen before u Of IT,,
etiS, a 0at-, tr IA "a t,Id 81 twa acrrs a
Tire end # Lime street, belonging u +
Wall. Esq, whIei was IN a Gne condition ct
Monday, and on tuesday was entirely l4i.
waste, the sulks beng striped bare e
leave, and sIaiu. and pointing their bLi>tet
spires L. the heavens We have ais - ci
mems Of the ruthless invaders, vrry smlld
u the caterpillar, with the exeepti6 Of halr
bat "a Very minute description Of which ",
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09

Col. KNOWLES AND TIE Run SnoPs.-
While the Sixth Regiment were in Philadel-
phia they We're located in the immediate vi
entity Of several liquor shops, the keepers
OF which were requested not to sell to the
regiment. Two Of the Fropriet1rs disregard
ed the request, and in less time than it takes
us to write it, the Colonel sent file of sol
diers, shut up the shops, locked the doors
and placed the proprietors under guard, to
their great ehagrin and surprise. Quite a
number Of Quakers were among the lockers
on, and it was said to he amusing to see
them walk up to Col, knowles, and in their
peculiar style. say Friend Knowles, thy
conduct meets cur approval and we will
back thee up if necessary" Ii was not
necessary. however. as his prompt action
prevented further trouble 10 that direction.
i Why.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09

A Nicf LlTrtE Il,uL.-Some time since,
ii is reeollect, d, large amount Of provisions
and Whisky was taken by our hl,ilIa on the
Potomac ION board the Buena Vlstal. on
the Maryland side Of the river. 1t was Of
course, sent to Washington, but owing Ia
some explanation Of the assumed owner-. it
was released with the understanding tina /
all the property would be purchased by the
Government. In accordance with this ar
rangrment, the War Department bought
il. the whisky costing the Government $500.
$50 far, so we'll" \ few days since it was
discovered that the said whisky barrels CON
tanned, instead of the 'tardent,' - iJts o { TIE
most approved pistols amounting 10 The raIue
! Of some 5000 4 good speculation I r Tn
Gle Sam Washington Mar.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09
The Iatc col. james Cameron.

Col. uiestand. of the Lancaster (Pa.) E=-
aniner, who was present at the recent battle
at Bull Run, thus speaks OF the late Colonel
Cameron
"W hen we met him the tide Of victory
was with as. and he spoke with confidence
that the suit of the battle would he glo-
rious victory Tor our gallant army. Wesep-
arltcd with the farewell hope that we would
meet again he to the head OF his regimen!
to lead them into the fight; we to our
dreamy wandcrings among the living, the
wounded, the dying and the dead. lie to
die at the head of his regiment, calling upon
his brave scots to fOllow-we to return,
Inundated at the dsgraceiul stampede OF
over thirty thousand men.
1t is not our purpose to give any elaborate
sketch OF his life. 1t is the same that mar k:
the history of most men of distinction un'
der our republican form OF government,whG
work their own way up from orphanage and
poverty. Industry, energy and enterprise
carry them forward. That Col. Cameron
had the courage and bravery OF true soldier
is undaubtcd lie was als) endowed witt
the full share of generosity and that good
ness Of heart which at all times will exhibit
true manlincss. An instance Of this klnt
came to our knowledge few days ago \
few weeks before Col. Comeron's regimen
left Washington, he met on the streets al
old political opponent, who at one time cant
near taking Col. Cameron life IN this yer!
city, which incident many Of the readers o
the Examiner will recoIlttt, and between
whom the hand Of friendship had not since
passed Forgetful Of the great wrong dom
him, he extended his hand in FRIENDSHIP t,
one who had come nigh destroying his life
and the old fcud, in the mutual congratula
tions, was forgiven, as we know, u the erea
pleasure Of him who expected not forgiveness
from Col. Cameron.
Col. Cameron was a native Of LIncastc
county being born in the village Of Maytown
East Donegal township
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09

Bark Glen, of Portland. with government
coal, was captured "A week ago and taken TO
Beaufort, n. G. The refugees state that the
rebels scarcely regard the coast blockade at
all
The frigate Wabash has arrived from off
Charlestown for coal and water She re-
captured the schooner Mary Alice, which
had been taken by the pirate schooner Dix
he, and the pirate crew ON the prize are on
beard the Wabash.
PHILADELPHIA, It'll.
The name of the pirate taken by the St.
Lawrence was Petrol. She fred nine shots
at the St. Lawrence. The latter's shell cut
the pirate vessel completely in two The pris
oners are on their way up the river to this
city. When they arrive they will be placed
in the custody Of the United States Mar
shall.
ST. LOUIS. 9th.
A party of 30 of Gen. Lyons cavalry
were crossing ridge OF land PARTIALLY en-
closed by valley. and when descending a
hill came upon large force Of t enemy
infantry, yariuusly cstim tel at from 1000
to 1000 and being unable to retreat, charg
ell and cut their way through with the loss
Of only i've m,n The Lieutenant COM
handing the cavalry was killed, after killing
ei 5It of the rebels himself
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09

THF MAINE SCIENTIFIC SURVEY will start
from this city to-day. E. Holmes. depart
ment of Natural History Chas. II. Hitch
cock, Geology, assisted by Geo. l.. Goodale
Botanist, and \. ) Packard Entomologist.
They 90 up the east branch of the Penob-
scot to Grand Lake from thence up the
Webster stream, through the cut, into Cum
bcrland Lake, aud thence into the All ,gash
down the same to the ST. John 10 Fort Kent,
and thence through AroostoJk county.
At Long Lake the party will divide; one
company carrying across the waters of the
st. John near Seven Islands, and exploring
down that river. will unite again at the
mouth OF the AllegasiI.
The explorers are we'll fitted out with
necessary supplies. and provided with three
large canoes AMI batteau, which are man
aged by a competent corps Of men used to
the woods and camp ife.-Baagor Times.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09

GEN RosEcRANz-A newspaper corrcspon-
dent writing from ClaFksburs, Va, on the
18th ult, says
Gen. Rosecrauz is at Clarksburg, and |
must say that never felt 50 much disIp-
paintment in any man in my life. There be
stood with Il miserable old blouse (of tie
very cOmmoncst materially on. without even
a stitch indicative Of his rank. The pants,
SURE enough. were Of the very cuirscst text
urc, and must hive witnessed the affair at
Kich Mountain The shoes were common
trosau>. such ~ tie soldiers war, and must
be AT least three sizes too I.rse for hin. lie
cap WAS yrry eaar,c. miserable material =
His flannel SHIRT WAS clean, hut as c'ar-a Is
high lrtyatc>' In all. tx Cen. L -
ertuz t. be tish private who Was very
popular With the officer, and men lie bad
i stiak hand, FIR every ,ly, and n5t3eet
particularly that he tai IA re to sly - the
man than tie officers Whenever hf, btek
w4s turned AMI out Of Le4lsas, tie ie.l5s )
wauli sly
That's the chap FIR yau Won't lie
fight. Ell y He, ,tr hulig by, Another
round, Jus, l55a At h.5 ,.yts. an! YEA i b,
sarc t. see fight there
1t would occupy . fall fa-r IA give t.
ralHark- / tha>t= fellows. och ra4 uariHS
t. pass tifr biche,; mF.ment IN tic Zen
crai in a style ls.,ull.r to taeus ltss II =
/. indregt i tly,rtlc. and know not 81 =.
man la#li~ w}#ei. hfisp.,#VAo would not
sIfe=l tie ias; dr7fs1 5t77# t7r hsu If
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09
General Dix AT w DIRK in Baltimore

General Dix is taking a ctiye measures to
ensure the efficiency of the troops under his
command in Maryland, and 10 prevent any
reasonable demonstrations an the part Of
the rebels. lie has issued strict orders for
the arrest of soldiers found in the streets
without passes or ia state of intoxication
and has directed the officers at Fort McHen-
~ q second the efforts Of the Baltimore 10.
liceSin preserving the peace Of the city
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09

sgThe hay crop has been generally well
secured in Maine and is above the average.
The meadow grass, on which the farmers are
now employed, yields heavy crop this
year. On the grass crop in Maine depends
very much thu profit of farming, and this
year there can be DO complaint as to quality
or quantity, -Keaae5ec Journal,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-09

certainly cannot be between the Machias
Democracy and any party that is Wiling to
maintain this Government at all hazards