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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

y The Bath Times is the racicst. the
smartest, and most readable paper tina, comes
to our table, II is als1, patriotic to the core
Il has been, is now, and will continue to be
as true TO the Union as the needle 10 the pole
We copy few sharp things said Of the
=. hard shells " in this State
:. The Argus now goes for the war IN the
most vigorous style. Don't our old cJtem-
Porary wish it could rub off the Dana stain :?
Bat II can't. That kind can be rashed off
but only with tears Of genuine repentance. "
- Our modern - Peace " men who would
sacrifice their country 10 make Peace with
armed rebels. forcibly remind che Of the cell
ebratsd Jewish pacihcator, Judas Iscario,,
only he was long way ahead Of them, for
he secured thirty pieces.
4" The Carolina Jackass has simply given
two brays at US in the Machias Uaion. They
sound like the tones OF person undergoing
strangulltion. Perhaps he is trying To get
the hGsg Of the thing before justice brings
him up with q round turn
- Ex-Governor Dana, it is also stated, has
come % his senses, and now thinks that the
rebellion must be put down by force Il Er
suppose Ex-Goy. Dana had not been put
down by force himself by the most potent of
all forces, but had found himself the stand.
ard bearer Of large and dominlut - peace
party in this State, is il probable that his
conversion to a vigorous war policy would
have been SO sudden? We doubt it So,
too We doubt all of your suddenly-c1nyer,-
ed men who rec .ntly, m Winthrop Hail.
secuted the vigorous prosecution Of the war
tor the suppression Of rebellion, aud Kissed
the utterances Of union speakers. We have
no more faith in them to-day than we had
then, and until they have performed works
meet for repentance. We would no more trust
them with sword than We would trust
Floyd with the keys of the Treasury. We
want no PGt'lots from necessity to lead our
armies.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND. De, l4,b I'll

ANNAPOLIS. Maryland, Oct 18th, 'Gl.
Ma. kntroR An Opportunity presents
ITSELF and will improve it by renning
lew lines for the American. You will So, tv
the date of this letter tina, we have shifted
quarters, but not to less congcuial cline.
In my last | spoke OF beng under march
Ing orders, bat it appears that hadn't the
least idea as to the real nature Of our 3.s,,.
nation. lie assured. however, that | was
not alone IN my conjecture. Ii was not ,in
we took the cars Tor this city that bonn
to wonder at my grand mistake. The fact
is tins whole thing Is conducted with such
protcund secrecy, that it is impossible far
one even To i,nmagine what his future conr..
Is 10 be- We have the privilege. however.
OF making calculations and plans 10 .nit
ourselves but it is not long after which
that we have the satisfaction of knowing
that, our labor is all in vain.
We are now quartercd within half n mil,
OF the State House on very pretty eleya.
ton just large enough for our use. Secs
sion here, it any, is perfectly mute. The
stars and stripes never looked more lovely
than while travelling among its enemies.
have seen our flag float in my native land
and thought nothing of it. | have seen !,
float in foreign forts where it was respected
and where i, always gives new life and AMI.
nation to the American citizen. have al
so seen it wave in the ''sunny SOUTH" but
1T was before the fall Of Sumter. Alas M
matter how de-peeate may be the struggle,
but ere many days shah pass, thar aar i.
destined to tioat over the walls Of sum,e,
as IN days agone, We expect tive feel i,
in our bones, and We believe it. Cur gen.
erals are just the men for their work and
We are just the men for ours. We know
not when we shall he called into the "seld
OIL oa'tie' but hope that as soon as copyen
'ens' we shall be permitted to sec our foo
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

We again remind the generous hearted
and patriotic ladies of Ellsworth and yiein-
ity of the meetings held every afternoon at
Writings Hall for providing articles of
clothing &c. for our soldiers in the Hospital
and on active duty. Contributions Of
blankets, quilts, wooden and cotton
a.nnel, sheeting, socks &c. are solicited -
Send in contributions to Whiting Hall.
Will the true and patriotic heed this call
and take hold of the good work in earnest
We hear of considerable being done in the
neighboring towns. Let US not be behind In
this good work.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

yTbe Aroestook Herald says that "a
gentleman OF high social and political posi-
ton in this State, has returned from Wash
ington and says that Maine has the reputa-
ton of sending the best troops and the poor
est officers of any State in the Union
We have just received a letter from an in
telligent soldier in one of our regiments, one
no; disposed to find fault, in which he says
" This regiment as it now is, is disgrace to
Maine, and it is all on account Of our Staff
Officers. Our Colonel had a petition present
ed to him, requesting his resignation, signed
by 20 out Of - Of the commissioned officers
of the regiment. His son is Quartermaster,
and the Sutlet is appointed by him, 50 you
see the reasen he holds on. lie cannot put
the regiment through battalion drill with
out having his orders written out
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25
LAST DAY.

CAyALRY.-Tbe following arc the COM
missioned officers Of Company ID. lst Maine
regiment, raised in Hancock aud Washing.
ton Counties
Captain-Charles II. Smith.
LIST Observation-Disclosures b. Squirting.
ID - William Montgomery.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25
GRAND Jury.

GRAND JURY.
Nathan IL Powers, Foreman, ssihnJ.
John r. Arey, Buckspor,
Constan, Z. Abbott, Bucksport.
Mark l.. Bunker, GouldsbJrJ.
George Barber, Deer l,lc.
Wills Carver, fremont
Reuben Il bargain, Buehll.
Charles T Dyer, Brook-yiiIe.
William F. Fullerton, Ellsworth.
William Higgins, Elan.
John Hopkins, Trenton.
Uriah B. leach, Penohscot.
William E. Powers, Decr Isle.
Sihley r. Richardson, Mt. Desert.
Elem Smith, Ellsworth.
John Scammon, Franklin.
Frederick Weber. Castine.
FIRST TRAvLRsE yrEY.
John W. Dresser, foreman. Castine.
Joseph Z. 3. Batchelder, Brouklin.
Samuel Balls, Hancock.
joseph c. BlAisdell, Orland.
l.. A Coombs, Bucksport.
Henry IL. Clark, fremont
James ). Douglas. Brooks,ille.
William j. Bodge. 0rland.
W. +. French. Eastbrsok.
William \. Friend. Sedgwick.
Uriah Goodrich,
Joseph ). Greenlaw, Deer Isle.
SECOND TRAVERSE JURY.
Bennmin Moor, Foreman. Gouldsboro.
Charles ;. Haskell, Deer Isle.
Lewis Jordan. Otis.
Wilson X. Jordan. Waltham.
Samuel ;. Lord, Ellsworth.
Enoch ii. Lyman. Sullivan.
Solace Morse. Bluehill
William Maddocks. Ellsworth.
John p. Phillips. Dedham.
Ebcn l.. Holt, Bluehill.
Pelatiah Ilutehinss, Penobscot.
William Hopkins, Trenton.
srFERSuxERARIEs.
Levi Saunders. Bucksport.
J1an W. sway. Bucksport.
John Summinsby, Ellsworth.
Bainbridge frccthy. Suny.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

Rev. Joseph p French, Of the East Maine
Conference, now stationed at Buck1ort, and
formerly of the Union street church in this
city, has Just received the necessary papers
Tor recruiting company for the war. Mr..
French will make an energetic commander.
- Wig,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

the same subject, says: France and England
must act strictly together, and argaes that
tteir recognition would carry with IL an
amount of weight and moral influence that
would set up the Southern Confederation
conclu.iycly.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25
Supreme Judicial Court.

OCTOBER TERM. JusTitE APPLETON.
In consequence of delay in the arrival
of the judge, the Court was not opened I'M
til afternoon. More than the usual number
of the members Of the Bar were in attend
anec. Prayer 10y Rev, y. NJ. Williams =
The Grand Jury was empauneled. The
charge Of Judge Appleton was written out
in foil and read. 1t was a carefully prepar
ed and able exposition of the duties, respon-
sibilities and province of the Grand Ingurs,
of County. The following gentlemen com
pose the Juries
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

II We have been repeatedly inquired of
if the Reports Of Committees ON Sock. etc. i,
Of the recent Fair, was to 5e published in
the American. All We can say in reply j.
that We desired to do So, and 50 informed
some Of the officers We have not been fur
nished with the Reports, cannot have access
TO them, and therefore cannot publish.
We have been furnished with the trotting
on the last day, and publish 50 much.
LAST DAY.
Trotting horse any age, mile heats, best
three in FIVE, TO harness. Purse so.
Joseph Smith names b. m. Meddlesome.
II. c. Cunningham b. m. Harriet Lane.
NJ. Metals b. z. Darkey- drawn.
Smith mare won the race, time 46.
Last trot for the first premium of $50, for
any horse. best three in FIVE to harness
VIM. II. Black names $. z. Plough Boy.
Monroe Young g.g. Grey Charley.
Yoang's Horse won the race, best time
. 81.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25
PaILADELPHtA, q

IHILADtLFHIA, %,
Tha death q Col. Baker created intense
excitement. Flags are shrouded at halt
mast. There is the greatest anxiety TO hear
further details OF the enga cement amen g the
relations Of the California regiments, which
is mostly composed OF phiIadelphians.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

The following spatch was rec lived here
this morning, and forwarded to headquarters
at II. Louis
FGEprRIckroS, Oct. 22l. In conjunction
with tol. P.ummcrs command, We have
routed the Tclc.s Of Thompson and Lowe. -
,inated at iu0D. Their loss was heavy
Ours small aud confined principally to the
LIST Indiana cavalry.
We captured four heavy guns. Lowe. the
rebel leader was killed. Maj. G'Vitt and
Capt. " yman OF the Indiana cavalry were
killed IA the charge on battery
the command of Cd. Plummar referred
to above Was ON Friday morning last ordered
forward by Gen. Grant from Cape Girad au
with instructions u move towards Fred, ric-
ton aud cut off the retreat Of Thompson :
and loves army.
THIS force consisted Of Marsh's 18th Him
OILS resiment. a section Of Taylor's battery
and Stewart and Johnson's companies of
cavalry all from Cairo also II part OF Pal
mer's llth Wisconsin regiment, part of
Ross 5 Plat illinois regiment and section Of
Campbell battery, all from Cape Girar-
deau.
The force from this point was composed Of
the 39th, 33d and 2lst Illinois regiments,
sth Wisconsin, and lst Indiana. Cavalry,
Capt. Hawkins Independent Missourians,
and / 6-pounders under Maj, Ss,ho6eld OF
the lat Missouri Light Aartillery.
PRtLADELPHfA. %
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

The merchants of the South supposed
mat they had got clear of paying their IN
de''ednCss 70 the North, but they are now
required 10 show that indebtedness, and then
pay 1t over to the confederate government,
Three hundred labore,s left New York
on THURSDAY last, who have en- engaged Ia
work on the intrencuments in MaryfsaA ar4
Virginia, at ninety cents a day and found
Tins is to give the soldiers more chance
drill.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

SxARr WoRK.-Mr. John u. Allen of p,.
nobscot. who has been doing the blacksmith
work on Capt. Conners new vessel Mt Sulli.
van, informs us that be strapped twenty Eve
dead eve blocks, with inch iron, in four hours
If any one can bea, this, he says be will try
again.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18
Missouri Legislature.

ST. LOUIS, Thursday, Jan. IL, 1861.
Mr. Johnson. Chairman OF the Committee on + ederal
r. htions introduced Till in the Senate yesterday,
which provides that the Governor shall appoint one
Commissioner from each Congressional District TO a
C,nsulling Convention Of the States to be held at
Na.h,ie on the 4th Of February TO agree upon
common sue by way Of amendment To the Conltlta
ton to be made by tie Slave States and the result to
be laid before the Convention called in the third Sec
rion To that Convention the Governor Is directed to
appoint three Commits toner's from this State to meet
tiree Commissioners from each Of the thirty-tbree
Sates The latter Convention 10 be held al Wheeling
on the lth February for the purpose OF adjusting the
prs,n dim, dues, 70 preserve tho Union ana to avert
civil war.
The Governor il al-o required 10 appoint one Com
missioner Ia proceed Illinois, and request the Le2i-
lature 20 second the movement, and use is influence
with the other Free States 10 have conservative men
appointed TO the Wheeling Convention. The intro
ducton Of this bill gave general satisfaction.
The ill was amended yesterday by the adoption Of
a provision similar to that contained In the Virginia
bill submitting the action of the Convention 10 the
people after which the whole subject was ,abled, aud
a substitute embracing an entirely new proposition,
asking Congress call Convention for the redress OF
grievances az provided in the fifth article OF the Con-
stitutiop, was introduced by Mr.. Stevenson.
petition PRAYING for the adoption of the Crltten-
den propositions by Congress, bearing nearly 5000
names has been forwarded to our representative at
Washington
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18
Tie military Convention.

ALBANY, Ihureday, Jan. II, Iohf,
Tho Military Convention met at 10 o'clock. Gen.
Burnside offered complimentary resolutions to Gen.
Wool The following officers were elected; Col. G..
w. Pratt, Prcsident; Col. Alfred NJ. Wood, Col.
,Jofeph C. Pinckuey, Major Jas l.. Gilbert, Gen. W.
y Fullerton, Nice-Presidents; Col. H. 5. Fairchf,
Treasurer; Col Geo. w. Morrill,, Recording secre
tary; Capt. Hiram ROose. Corresponding secretlryi
The Rev. Chas. T.. HeWes, Chaplain.
ten. Townsend, from the Special Committee TO re-
port what aims were necessary for the state to pur
chase without delay, recommended the immediate pur-
chase by the State Of IS 900 arms TO be increased 70
20 600 az soon practicable aud also 5000 pairs OF
cavalry pistols and 1000 sabers..
The Association theu III ourned sine die.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18
acknowledgements Message.

LOUISVILLE, Thursday, Jan. IL, lebi.
At the extraordinary session OF the Kentucky Legl'-
latUrc in Frankfort Gov MagoiD, in his message, asks
the Legislature 10 express their appreciation OF Dir.
Cttendcns resolution, saysthat eight States will have
seeded before their deliberations close, and that Ten
ns,see has referred the Nhole subject 10 her people,
virginia and North Carolina discussing the pr0pre-
ty OF similar coursc Missouri seems likely to adopt
similar policy
II rubnits to the Legislature the propriey Of pro
yiding for the ce. ton OF delegates to Convention to
assemble at an early day. 20 determine the future
interstate and Federal relations Of Kentucky, Mean
willie he would leave experiment unled TO restore
tr.tcrual relations between the States. lie recon-
mends Convention Of the Border Slave States, TO
meet early in February at Baltimore.
TIE Governor says the hasty and inconsiderate
action of the seeding States does not meet our APPROX
al but ken,uckians win never stand by with folded
arms while those States strUg ling for their oonsitu-
tona rights are being subjuyated TO an Anti Slavery
Government. lie asks the Legislature 10 declare by
resolution the unconditional dsapprobation by Ken
lucky Of The employment Of force in any form against
tie seeding Sates and asks appropriations for arping
and equipping volunteer militia.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

mouth of che Hudson to the mouth Of the Mississippi
en- the Atlantic to The Pacific seas, shall tmain
OF tn. United States. In all the partissn Issues be
twe,n - South =, thr he pubican party the people
of H., CITY of New Gok are with the South; but when
TIE o th makes an uNtenable issue with u county,
en- the flag Of the T. ri, lusubeo, when tie for'i-
saulted Al seized when tue South absndons s North
EN- lies for I'm liru and Tehch cooperation, then tue
loyal aud patriotic population Of mat imperial city are
o nit foi the Union.
Mr. AsHLLl KEEP Ohio nA inained that there
were no Gauges for a dissolution Of the Union and
usurpaion to overthrow the Government. Inc cDn-
sriraors had co0reraed ith traitors who were con-
, erled with the Government. III tho peovie Ano"
what had bee going Oh for the last -four years IN every
demrtnent OF T. Government there would have been
such an e2 preston at the ballo-b0x az wouC nave
ee, tuay tilen' ed the allies OF the South living m inc
North The party who had violated the Missouri ana
other compromises now ask as condition OF their re-
naming in the Union such amendments to che Conidi-
tuition as will give inaly TO the Slavery question:
The Republican party ought 10 die II they engrait on
that instrument the recognition OF property III mani
That Slavery shall be extended and made perpetual Is
the test demanded To meet tie secession movements,
lie would abolish all the ports Of entry where the laws
gre now DISTRACTED proclaim blockade in the ports OF
the cbCOus States, and let thoughtes5 men take the
consequences of their own Illegal aets. Mr. Lincoln
will be inaugnrated in Washington, and this VIII re-
main The seat of Government long as there can be
found States loyal to the principles on which the Gov
eminent was founded. Ii the consRlratoTs succeed,
Washington will not be the capitas III the PRESIDENT
lad acted with rmness thcse troubles would not ex
let. He i'll retire from lis Office utterly disgraeed
Mr.. PERRY rep, Me- said now that ty'an-
nv and rebellion prevail, and men were turning anX-
iously and inQuring for some scheme Of compromise.
New-Engbud was not consulted, but to cut her OH
from the rest of the COnfedeTaey was ayorite idea
But when that experiment shall To tried, the South
would find that New -Englsnd could i've without the
South as well IA the South could live without her.
He dscusaod the following points: First the territory
and roruhtion of New-EDgland; second, her social
aud MOI al condition. aud third, her wealth and indus
try In the coufe of lis remarks be spoke OF her de-
voton TO the Union She was always prompt to repel
foes f m without and 10 meet traitors at home. She
was willing make any reasonable compromise which
could be construed into abandonment OF prlnei-
pe So long as the men have arms in their hands, 30
long az they forcbly rtist the common laws OF the
country Lis voice was for war. The Government that
nepoites with traitors deserves the contempt Of the
civilized world. The Union must and shall be pre-
served"
The Committee here rose and the House adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18
Celebration OF FranLIin's birthday.

SYRACUsE, Tbnrsday, Jan. II, IS6I
The anniversary Of Benz. Frapklins birthday was
WHO made parade under the escort Of the Syracuse
Zouaves. The rational colors were run up upon the
liberty pole and exhibited from the Offices of The
Standard Courier, and Union, Benedcts Photo
graph Gallery the armOry of the Zouaves, and the
complexion OF the city was that Of Fourth Of July
celebration. Two presses Were in the line of process
sion drawn by team of horses and the whole moved
off 10 the music of Sutherlsnd's fire band. A large
route and ladies waved their white cambrics while IL
passed the hotels and private residences. grand
foiree given at the Voorhees, House IN the even
ing, which wound up the festivities Of the day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18
The Virginia Legislature.

RICHNOND, Thursday, Jan. Il, l,'l.
j. O.. seuaie the Committee on Federal Rotations
reIoF,d ,aution- that ip he opinion 81 he General
Aser.'' the propositions embraced IA Tho Criuenden
rcsolul.ors constitute such a basin Of ajus uent as
would d. accepted by he PEOPLE Of this Common.
weahhi ua' COMMISSIONS be appointed to The
General Government also to South Carolina and
other seeding Sudcs, with INSTITUTIONS respectfully TO
rcquss tir President and the authorities OF such States
10 aple 20 abstain, tending the Proceedings eoutcn-
plated By i, action Of thi Ccnolal Assembly, from AL
sds ci,uiod to produce a collision Of arms between
the Sr..s and the Gene nl Government. II wa rnde
the orif orthe day for,cmorrow, Considerable opPo-
sition vas naii'sled and a substitute oArrod.
Tic Governor communicated the resolution Of the
Nev ok Legislature viii o M isage, eyrc ,iny he
umoti dbda.n. In eosiny le says tie threat can,yel
can inii 10 tenor wiz iroomcn. Tabled and o.
dcred o b, printed
The iojso he adopted me resolutions reported by
Tie Committee on Federal Relations. oo,tc aplaHg
aNo.f.al Convention a. Washington on toe 40 OF
fehiuc IN an anendu.sHt that the Commissioners
appointed a' be- subject at an imca 20 10 control Of
she G,rc1l Assembly on IL ia fc-s.on 10 That Of ho
state Con Cnson Tbs eabr'ces iie approval OF M.
Cni.cfdcns proposition.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-18

III. mel, brit fer having the navy 1t command a. =
nom I'd r I0tlGe.
M,, DOUGL SDem., HIT ill lie nct me; s.
utc 10 III anal IL Il cont rc transportation,
not for 20 struttior.
On m,ti,n Of Mir. TIGLFR. tie Senate wout into
Fxecuti, So 10. A urned
Tie 'Cilo wigP IL re woe cn the amendment pro-
rosed By Mr.. Rice 20 s'Iike out in iinc section
" on tx western borders OF Iowa, and insert from
&, perior Civ, Wisconsin, Via Saint Paul, binuesoa
Lene FoS, Powell, Rice, Salisbury, Zen Eyek' and "A
KAIs-Mes,rs Bsker. Benjamin, Bser. Bingham. Bragg
Chandler Clark C guam Cohafner, Dixon Doohe pGugas
keseudon Fitch Foot Foster. Grimes, OWN lie.e, Harlan
Hempil johnson Ceun King Latham Nicho,,eg oeos 3,
lis seward Sdri sumnsr Trunoul Wade and Wd'en--1
IRE following j. tie vote on MIR. BonJanlu's amend
ent 10 stIke out from tho nes 81 aud 30, section
from The wood "as" iu lire - to the word every
in liz IS, and inert "shsll choose to assOciate:
lfhS-NcssTs. Ecijat!n Cham, Bragg, Bright tI'kman
Colh1uer, CritIdeR Donile IUtkee Fessenden, Iron
Gfsrr Hale HeinpbI, Hunter lyrsUn, Johnson Anil J.Ih
,on lT,ur Kennedy King Latham, Morrill, fchoson Poik
Poycl Fuab Rice Salisbury, Sebastian, TRUTHFUL "soe
NAYsMefsis Anthoay. Baker Cameron Clark Dixon foo
Foster Harlan. Sewefd Sia mons, sumuer-li
III G following l. the vote on the amendment o, Mr..
Rerianin 10 strike Of lii Is IL aud Is, section l. inc
wods he Cy 0f Sal Francisco, or to the ha'igauie
waters Of the Sacramento in, ard insert some points
on the Epsicln IoW Diary OIL e,,-
YEAS--Mezrs Bsy aTd uamin, BT'sf Bright ,hnlnan
Green Hunter Iyerscn, johnson (Frunl; tennedy Lone
inry Sehs,tjon Sdeb 1rumbpll-2t
NAYS csia ALil,uy BAKER, Biger, tnghsm, Oinetoh
Chsnder Csk Collfr Dixon poSntf nob kr L,hsm
M, MIN seward Simmons sanlcr Tea Eyck, Msde, "igSI
Wilkinson end Nilscu-2a