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The Now Treasury Notes.

The new treasury notes have made their
appearance. They are Of the finest artistic
finish, about three fourths Of an inch longer
and as much wider than tho ordinary bank
notes, and FIVE coupons OF interest are attach
ed ut one end, making the entire note s1mc
four inches longer than bank note. The
paper is ofthc finest and toughest kind. The
SlOO note contains the likeness OF Gen. Scott
as the central yignette, with &c" iour times
repeated in the upper half, and the "l0O"
twice repeated In the lower half. The note
reads Us follows: -.f r.f ..t ......
Washington. August 10Th, ls6l.-Three
years nfter date, the United States promise
to pay one hundred dollars to the order OF
-, with 7 $40 per cent interest,
payablo semi.annually. Interest two cents
DER day. Convertible into 90 years six per
cent U. S. bonds. Act Of 18th July, 1861: v
The notes are signed by two clerks, one for
the register and the other for the treasurer
of the United States, which signing is hurri:
cd up with the greatest possible dispatch Mt
at Washington. It's expected that the notes
will De issued to subscribers during the pres
ent week The coupons are nunberedand dated
to expire every six months, and can DO read.
lily cut OF and presented to the nearest
branch Office for payment ut the times OF ma
turity. The last payment Of interest Is to 10
made when the note falls due. The coupons
are payable TO bearer, thue obyiating the
DELAY and trouble OF sending the original
note to Washington to collect the interest, as
has been tho custom in regard to previous 10.
sues of treasury notes. Tho various denom-
nations are $50, 800, $1,000, and $4,000:
Each denomination is Of different style and
finish, with different rate OF coupon at
tachcd. The interest, amounting as 1t does
to precisely one cent per day on each sou.
can DO calculated with great facility. Those
who subscribe now will pay interest at the
above rate from Aug. 10Th, and be rciinburS
cd in their first coupon, next February.
The increasing public favor with which
these notes are regarded is shown by the TACT
that during twelve days in August the whole
amount subscribed ut New York was only
$500 900, while on tho three closing days oil
last week the amount taken was about ST.
600 900 per day. These notes are almost
certain to command premium long before
the day Of maturity. Whether the Union
stands or not, the loyal States can easily pay
them on and will do 50, as they have paid
former heavier debts. 49,.
The SIS $40, and 500 on demand notes,
without interest are already In circulation.
but have not yet reached the ordinary chan.
nels of trade. Those rcdeernable in eastern
cities are eagerly sought after, but they are
sent of West and North almost rs soon rs
prepared. \ few are paid to the soldiers
who wish them to remit, bot they cannot DO
prepared rapidly enough to pay of with alto
cether Progressive Age.
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Nonru BERWICK. Oct. !, 1861

FRIEND CowAS:-As it is about time Tor
the County Cattle Show, l thought 1t would
not be amiss to state for the benefit of those
more particularly interested in the rasins OF
cattle and fine stock, that We have in this
town yoke of oxen that will compare favor
ably with any in the county. And tor a
yoke of six year olds, doubt IL there are
any larger at the show. These oxen weigh
seventy hundred, stand seventeen hands high
at present made clear gain in eleven
months Of sixteen hundred pounds, we'll
of dark red color, raised and al
ways owned by Mr.. Francis Hurd, of Beach
Ridge, in this town, who wishes to exchange
them for larger pair. Who can accommo-
date him A SUBSCRIBER.
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To the Young Men of York County.

Asyou have already learned. company OF
ninety. seven men are being enlisted in York
County for the Cavalry Regiment--the Maine
tenth. This company will be filed By none but
good. temperate, intelligent. and moral men
90 we are assured by the recruiting officer. We
doubt not that this will be the case in recruiting
this company. Mr.. Cowap himself has enlist
ell, end will go with this company to the seat
Of war. So far none but the best OF young
men have been enlisted-a good number ofthem
too. -.
Brethren Of old York! let us answer this call
like men and patriots, who know their rights,
and knowing, dare maintain" The quota of
Maine to complete the raising Of the 100000
men allowed by the late Congress, is nearly oil
mustered into the service Of the Federal Gov
eminent. Remember, that only once IN life
time, IL not in ages, is such an opportunity as
the present afforded, TO live, and de, ifneed
be, for our glorious atherland-for our beloved
country-for our blessed inheritance Of Con-
stitutional Liberty. Let US not forget that q
most wicked and desperate horde Of couspira-
tors against the Republic are incessant in their
endeavoss to oyerturn and destroy, from foun-
dation to turret stone, the sacred edifce OF
American Liberty. Let US remember that this
is cause in which religion. liberty, law, home.
and the nearest and dearest ties VI domestic and
social life are at stake; and and all these unite
in demanding Of US the most ardent and SELF
sacrificing patriotism. The King OF Terrors,
the grim visssge Of Death. Is not the most fear
full thing In the world. The nabob Of Southern
despotism is infinitely more to be dreaded than
the six feet Of ground allotted to every man,
sooner or later. Young men, let US make this
company the flower of the country. Let 1t be
such as to reflect honor ond credit not only
upon our respective towns, the County, and
the State, but also upon that eyer-blessed and
glorious old banner which ever shall, as II ever
has been, be the shield Of protection and de-
fence to every American citizen. "Duies d
dseorum est pro pairia MORT" 1t is sweet and
glorious to die for ones country and Horace
is about right there-it is "sweet and glorious"
to throw ones self into the gap, in order to
quench the lurid flames of rebellion and trea-
son. VOLUNTEER.
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cases OF persons confined as prisoners who
were found within their lines without per-
mission. He says they DISCHARGED him. -
Mcssrs. Harrh and Magraw were Also acauit-
ted, but Walker having gone out Of Office,
Benjamin, now, acting ~ .oecrstary Of War,
refused to act In the case Of Harris and Ma.
gnw. The matter remains unsettled. lie
states that 900 prisoners were sent to New
Orleans. Congressman Ely had boon sent 70
Castle Pinckney. rfu.ni,
The Times dispatch states that the re-
ported naval expeditions have alarmed the
extreme Southern States. The Governor ol
South Carolina has demanded tho return oil
his regiments, and some have gone.
An arrival from Richmond states that the
rebel treatment Of prisoners Is very bad, e.
pecially since the late escapes. The most
brutal OF the officers was Capt. Todd, Mrs
Lincoln's brother, who would kick the dead
bodies Of our men, calling them Did aboli.
tionists. and his depmvity In this respect a,
length brought charges against him by rebel
offcers, and he was detailed To other duty
Gen. winder is also very brutal to prisoners
The rebels were all calculating on winter
ing in Washington, Baltimore aud Philadel
pha. ,,o
This person estimates that there are go,
900 troops in Virginia, well armed, clothed
shod and proyisioned. ....
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Tho Cavalry Co. from Old York.

We are meeting with very good success In
existing the company Of Cavalry from this
County. At the close OF the last week our
rolls contained the names OF thirty good men
and true, who were enlisted by ourselves ana
those cooperating with US IN the county
during the week We have reason to 'n'ns
that ut the ciosoot the present WeeA W. '"a''
have the company pretty well hl'ed up on
Friday night we addressed the people ~
WATERFORD, (Old Cornsr), and we are meet
ing with a good response from the patriotic
young mcn OF that place. ut the time OF
writing this, (Monday mOrnins)' eight have
enlisted who have their residence there ana
the good work goes on Inc following per-
sons who are cooperating with us arc auth
Dried to mako enlistments (which viii be
fully Completed by ourselves Immediately
and to give the necessary information in re-
lation to the same, viz;
+. w. PRAr' shaplelsh corner
Paul CnApbouRS' "a'eroorO
5. CURTIS SMITH, Alfred
allo' whom have signed the necessary paPer'
and will 50 With the company. a. -
woodman OF saco' Is also authorized oy US
to receive recruits from any section OF the
County, and take them to tho general Re
cruiting office to fully complete their enlist
ment.
Thus far wo can confidently say tina, in
moral character and intelligence the men
who have enlisted in this company are much
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these days Of political degenerancy, present
little inducement to the young man who TO
lies upon his manhood; the chances are ten
to one that chance would thwart him. But
war, in its stern necessities, brings the young
man quickly to the fairest OF tests; anu
when il is once proved that he has the true
steel in him, there is no rank which he may
not hope to reach. 1t is matter OF COM
paratively small Consequence where he begins.
No young private, however iricndless or I'M
known, can exhibit superior intelligence
and promptness In the camp, and superior
gallantry in the IN the field. without attract
ing The notice Of his superiors. Promotion
is sure TO come to him, because 1t is OF vital
interest to the entire army that 1t should be
differed as efficiently as possible. lie Will
not have to wait long, inasmuch as vacancies
are constantly occurring both from the casn'
ali,ies of battle, and from the forced resiSna-
,ious of those whose unftness has proved
From the day he puts his foot into the ranks,
the road to honor opens before him, broad
and high 1t is for him alone to fix his mark,
Many Of NAroLEoS's most famous marshals
begin their career as priSates. IL is the
policy of our government to encourage the
same sort Of promotion.
Every young man who seeks an honorable
future, who cares to figure in the grandest
drama of the century, who has spirit enough
to feel that
"One crowded hour Of glorious life
Is worth on age without name"
who has soul enough to realize how sacred
thing is patriotism should hasten to the help
OF his country in this its death-grapple with
hideous treason. Duty and glory alike urge
IL
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BANKS STILL IN TIE ADVANCE. - War,
hard times. fair weather or foul, sunshine,
or storm, no matter what takes place,
Banks still continues to sell goods to his
friends, and to afford "aid and comfort" to
the printer by liberal course of advertising.
He has recently received another supply Of
"New Dress Goods" and other desirable
articles, notice Of which will DO found in
our columns to-day. Banks always buys
well and is therefore enabled to sell goods at
the lowest rates.
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Thar Srw HARNESS. Our friends who
have congratulated us on that new harness
which adorns our "Kate," arc informed
that It was made by the harness maker OF
Biddeford, Mr.. Ebenezer Simpson, who
knows how to make harness suitable for
an editor, and to furnish il at reasonable
price also. To be sure the harness is not q
fancy one, or high priced, but, like ouDelf,
il is strong. durable, and for the price, as
good one as need be. Go to {" Eben," il
you want any thing in the Harness line
lie win mend the old, or make the new, bet
ter than any other harness maker in Bidde-
ford, and as well as any one Of The same
trade in the County or elsewhere. Don't
send 70 Boston for harnesses, but patroni1o
our own workmen.
n. b. Political harnesses not manufac.
tured now anywhere.
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which such an appointment
Ia .i,,. ,ha. this terrible yet holy war
III, III" !. prosecuted with wisdom and success
And yet We need not that assurance .n s suSy
wc can all assent heartily 20 'no,' 'u''"s'
~ord, Of tina, noble sQp Of Kentucky.
..rbe President Of the United States Is
beroically and periodically struggling to bal.
fe tho Vaccinations Of these most wicked
men. I have unbounded qualification 10
knowing that he has thcenergy to look ''a'
ors in the face, and that in dischars'ns '"s
duties Of his great Office, he takes no eoan'e'
~ nj, fear, He Is entitled to the realous
supper. Of the whole country and may a .s'
add without offence that be VIII receive 'ae
supper, of all who justly appreciate the he
boundle.s blessings Of our free institusiOnsF
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TUE TREASURY NorEs EXPIRE IN Aucrsr,
ls64.-Thc treasury notes expire on the 10Th
day of August, 1864. The couponsare made
payable every six months therefore the fifth
one is due February 10, 1864. The las.
amount Of interest Is due and will be paid
with the note at the first mentioned date
The coupons specify the interest OF each at
SO 6S per 500, or two cents per day, but
no allowance is made for February 20 1854,
that year being leap year. The holder OF a
one hundred dollar note loses two cents BY
this omission, which is to him o mere bag
atelle, but on the one hundred and City mil
lions Of dollars borrowed It makes saving
Of thirty thousand dollars to the Government
enough to pay the principal Of three hun
dred Of these notes. "Great oaks from little
acorns grow"
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For the Union and Journal.
UNION.

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yWe were glad to welcome the return
our favorite HARPER few days since. We
have missed it for several numbers, and we
thought as it failed month after month to
make its appearance, that we could better
have spared any Of our monthly periodicals
than this. Harper always has something
fresh and readable in Il. The present (Octo-
ber) number is fine one. 1t contains the
whole Of Alexander SMILES new poem Ed.
win of peira." This alone is worth treble
the price Of the magazine. Sold by Holds
don, Saco.
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vessels. The crews OF tho Preble and Massa-
chusctts had landed and thrown up batteries
on the island, put guns ashore, and felightcd
the light. An expedition from the U. s.
Steamer Richmond reinforced by part Of the
crew on the Water Witch, proceeded, Sept.
10, to PAS L 0utre and succeeded in Destroy
ing the telegraph line which communicated
with Now Orleans and gave information Of
the movements Of the squadron. A large
part of the cable and telesraphic instruments
were taken and brought ON board the Rich
mond.
The vessel destroyed in the harbor OF
Pensacola by the expedition from the steamer
Colorado was the Steamer Lady Davis, tho
Gag vessel of Commodore Renshaw Of the q.
S. N. She was formerly the U. s. Steamer
Fire Fly, Of the coast service. A ten inch
columbiad was spiked at the navy yard ut
the same time. ......
US. Sloop Of war Marion from Ports
mouth, n. H., arrived of the Chandelier
Island Sept. l6. Her captain. Bell, died
suddenly between Key West and Pensacola
and Lieut.. Bryant was detached from the
Richmond to take command. Accounts from
tho mouth of the Mississippi to Sept. 20,
state that as soon as sands bags are received
from Tor.ugas, the crew Of tho U. 5 steamer
Richmond will commence erecting u battery
to mount 10 guns ut the junction Of the 5.
s. f. Pass and Pass L'0utrc. which will
command the passage of that part OF the
river.
From other sources we have intelligence OF
the capture Of Mississippi City and Ship
Island. both near the mouth OF the river
Another report is that the steamer burned
by boat expedition from the Colorado was
the rebel privateenJudith. The Colorado's
men suffered loss of killed and Is wound
ed. One OF those killed was boatswain's
mate, Lmphicr, of Boston.
TUESDAYS NEWS.
Our telegrahic dispatches Of Tuesday morn
ing do not announce any important change
in the situation Of military affairs in any
part of the country. Various theories were
advanced to account for the sudden retreat
of the rebel forces from their lines in front
of Washington, but nothing is really known
of the cause OF their movement or of their
present position. Gen. Pillow is reported
to be marching on Paducah, Ky, with a
strong force. This place has been fortified
by the Union troops under Gen. Grant, and
bridge Of boats is just completed, connect
ing the town with the Illinois side Of the
Ohio. lfattacEed. Gen. Grant will be able
to make q good defence. The rebels in Mis-.
souri, are reported to have collected largo
force under the different Generals, to oppose
the Federal army under Fremont. The
quarrel between the latter and Col. Blair has
broken out afresh. and despatch from
Washington asserts that Blair has again been
placed under arrest. II seems that Gen.
Scott has thought 1t necessary to interfere
and order the unconditional Liberation Of Col.
Blair.
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SAP CAsrArrr. The dwelling.hou.e Of
Capt. Francis Warren, Of Lyman, situated
on the road to WATERFORD, (old Corner,
about twelve miles from this city. wa. en-.
tirely consumed early Monday morning. The
ere when FIRST discovered. between and 4 in
the morning. had consumed the shed and the
greater part Of the L. adjoining the house.
A daughter Of Capt. Warren, aged II years.
whose slecpins room was in that part Of the
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VIt Is rumored that the Danaitcs played
n deeper game than appeared on the surface.
II seems that they expected to bold The demo
cratic yotc by the regular nomination, and
this they designed To swell by the Ne Of
money and other means rs much As possible.
The Bob Elliat companies wcro to BE- instrn-
mental at the polls, and Bob was to be tho
secession military chieftain after the election
was over. ia large vote had been obtained
for Dana these military companies were i'm
mediately TO strike against the war and de-
clare for peace upon any conditions: But
Dana Is nowhere, and Bob Is at FORT IN.
fayette, and the scheme Is no moro socoessiui
than Arnolds wasat West Point.-Ppyre'-
sire Age.
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MARROW EscAPr.-On Thursday Of last
week, one Of the hands in our Office went on
a sailing excursion down the river, accompa-
MED only by his wife. When some three
miles outside Of the bar the wind freshened
80 much that he concluded to return, and
accordingly headed the boat for the mouth
of the river. The tide was down, and he
had run but q short distance when the boat
struck on what we believe are called Pump.
kin Rocks" and Immediately capsized and
sunk on the ledge. The Lawson" asplen.
did new pleasure boat belonging to Captain
Go,dthwaite, Of the Pool, with party of
some ten or u dozen gentlemen on board,
witnessed the disaster from considerable
distance, and started to the rescuc. The
Lawson is a large boat, drawing quite num-
Der Of feet of water, and those on board had
necessarily to be very cautious in approach
inr the ledge. especially as the wind was
then blowing quite hard. The first attempt
failed, when they stood of and then came
up in another position, this time succeeding
in throwing line to the boat, which was
rendered useless by tho heavy swell requiring
all the failing strength Of the parties to keep
their hold on the boat. The lawson wore
again and ran in, this time with her bow
spirit directly over the sunkeu boat, just gra-
ring the rocks; rescued the sufferers in an
almost exhausted condition, after being some
half hour in the water, and carried them in
to the Ferry. where every kindness was shown
them at the Ferry House by the family Of
t. X. Lane, ESD, the gentlemanly proprie-
tor.
Too much praise cannot be given to those
on board the Lawson for their promptness
and perseverance, and our employee desires
us to state that while he regrets not having
their acquaintance, us well as that of the
occupant of the skif that put of from
fishing boat lying at anchor some mile or 30
to lceward, he is none the less grateful for
the invaluable service rendered him and his.
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DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS.
FROM THE "nAISE TEACHER"

How happy are they
Who the publisher pay,
And have squared up for one year or more,
Tongue cannot express
The great joy of the Press.
When delinquents have paid the old score.
Printers all the day long
Labor hard for song
A fate that is hard, all agree
They have worked night and day
And of course want their pay
To buy sugar, and coffee, and tea.
Saeo, Sept. %. G. c. N.
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~ The Boston Advertiser says /:

"a gentleman whose name is intimately
connected with the cause Of education In
this State, has sent US his check, with in
structions to scnd the weekly issue Of tho
Daily Advertiser 10 each OF 40 companies
of Massachusetts, soldiers in the field. for tho
period Of six months. lie says whenever
/ read any good thing relating to the ecun-
try or interesting to our soldiers, wish Nc
many Of them as possible might read u too.
He il pleased to add that no finds great
many such things in our paper. lie has Ia.
ken course which will cause hundreds OF
the brave men whose welfare he has at heart
to feel dcrp. gratitude towards their unknown
bcnefactor."
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house. was burned in the flames, aud Capt.
Warren, only by the greatest e1ertions, sue
ceeded in saving the other members Of the
family. Another daughter, who was sick
with fever. was saved with great difficulty
by the exertions Of Capt. Warren and his
sons. Evory thing in the shape Of furni-
ture, &C., was consumed.
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Y The temperance Association meets at
the ID Congregadonaliss House, on Monday
evening next, at half past I. a spirited
discussion was begun at the last. and will be
continued, we understand, at the next meet
ing, between AID. Weber, Leonard An
drews, Esq, and Others. 1t is hoped that
there will be full attendance, as something
rich and spicy may be expected. =.