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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13
The Republicans Of Hancock,

The sterling and reliable Republicans
of this County never appeared to better
advantage than to-day. Ignoring all side
issues, and discarding all selfish consider
ations and mercenary appeals, the indom-
table and inyineiblc Republican party
marched to the polls in solid columns and
by their ballots said to Governor Wash
burn, " We approve your noble and patri-
cite course in assisting the Government to
put down armed rebellion" In sustaining
Governor Washburn, the National Adj
ministraton is strengthened and encoura-
ged. 1t is also dealing justly and honor
ably by those in authority. The party
man or citizen, who, by his influence and
vote, has been Instrumental in bringing
men into official position, and then neg
lects to sustain and encourage such by
vote and counsel, merely because he i'm
AGNES he has not been dealt fairly with
has to learn yet how to ''act well his part
in the political arena. When men whom
We nave assisted to official position become
corrupt, and are direlict in duty or false
in principle, then all the political friends
of such are exonerated from any further
responsibility in the matter, if they, as in
duty bound, refuse any longer to sustain
them. But for grave men-men who claim
to be governed by fixed principles, and
to be guided by an honorable ambition, Ito
find pretexts to do wrong, because some
body else has, or because, forsooth, they
haze been neglected in the dispensation OF
political honors,-is a double wrong
it is wrongng themselves and their party
friends too.
But thanks to the clear good sense of
the masses and Kossuth said the instinct
of the masses is nearer right than the
wisdom of the learned few-the Republi-
can party remains very nearly intact
There have been but few desertions. Some
of the few who have proved false at this
critical time have been for years in all
sorts of isms, and have had hand in get
ting up all sorts of boiling or side eau
cuses. A few of this sort can well be
spared. The honest portion who have
been deceived will soon be all right again.
But the party, as before stated, comes out
of this contest, stronger, better united,
and more thoroughly aroused to sense of
its dangers from internal foes, and a firm
er determination to stand by its standard,
and its standard bearers, than ever be-
fore. In so doing, it is rendering the
greatest possible aid to the Union and the
cause of our common country. While ii
is the great Union party of the country,
let it through its organization, and its pri.
mary meetings, extend cordial invita-
tion to those of all ether parties, who de.
sire to be right now, if they have been
wrong in the past to join it and share in
its responsibilities and in its favors
VoTK FOR iS60.-The official vote sor Gov
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13

CAr1rRE BrRSiSG or MAISx Snir.
Just before the wreck Of the pirate steam
er Jeh. Davis on the coast oi Florida, sio
fell IN with the snip John Carver, abou, ono
thousand tons bur,hen and quite new vcs-
sci. and captured her. She was bound from
Phila3eirhs to Key West with arms and
coal Tor the United States forces She drew
twenty-five feet Of water, and could not be
taken into any port open 10 the pirate, cot.
scqucutly the officers and crew, numbering
all twenty-five persons, were taken on board
the pri7aleer, the vessel fired, and holes bored
in her sides and bottom. This WAS about
four Q clock IN the morning, and by dayligh.
the ship was wrapped in flames, going down
shortly afterwards. II WAS found impassi-
bic to secu3e any OF the arms. as they were
slowed away under the coal, hence moth ing
was gained by the capture. The John Car
yer was owned by Oliver Moses, Esq. and
others, OF Bath, Maine, was one thousand
tons burtben, quite new aud very sutstan-
tial vessel
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13

a WORTHY APPoINTNENr.-Wc notice
among several appointments OF paymasters
in the army from Massachusetts,, the name
OF Col. B. F. Watson, of Lawrence, who
commanded the Massachusetts, 9th Regiment.
II was thought great injustice was done him
IN removing him from the Post Office in Law.
renee. This appointment, however, sets this
all right, and shows that the Administration
does not intend to forget the gallant defend
ere VI their country,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13
TRENTON, Sept. 9th. '6I

Friend Saneyer;
The Union bait took well 10 Trenton
and the copper-heads got quite a shoal o
Republicans well entrapped. Some tinker,
took the bait when the copper-heads exposed
the bare hook by cutting out c. A. SpofIord' :,
name, the only Republican on the Unior
ticket. On discovering the deception the No
Ones struck out into deep water.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13
A. B.

PRoyoKiNG.-To depend upon men of
prominence for election returns, and then
receive letters from such and not a word said
about the footings. Orland and Bucksport
friends deserve medal for their attention in
this particular. Not word as to the vote
for county officers from them.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13
The Republican Caucus.

The Republican Town Committee of this
town, in calling the Caucus 10 select a cam
didate for Representative to the Legislature,
invited all to attend who were in favor Of
prosecuting the war to a successful tcrmina-
ton; but few except Republicans attended.
Tie meeting was at Lord Hall, and was
organized by the choice Of Geo. ". Brown,
Esq, as Chairman, and p. W. Perry, Seq
rotary.
On proceeding to ballot for a candidate,
the result was reported,
Whole number Of votes, loo
Joseph I. Grant had l0i
Scattering
A challenging Committee was selected for
Monday, and TIE following gentlemen chosen
the Town Committee for the ensuing year
y. NJ. Hopkins, c. 2. Jordan, \. I. Jtlli-
son, f. StockbEidge and David Mcfarland
The greatest unanimity prevailed, aud it
was one Of the best primary meetings held
in Ellsworth for long time. The feeling
among the Republicans was that the Repub-
lican party was the best Uniou party now
in icing, and that it was not hes! to give up
its organization to crafty few dis4fftcied
and disappointed Republicans. |, would be
purchasing their loyalty at too dear price.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13
Vote of Ellsworth, the 9th.

Fer Governor:
Israel Washburn, Jr., republican, 430
Charles ID. Jameson, war democrat, III
John W. Dana, anti-war democrat, 81
For Senators:
Aaron p Emerson, rep, $40
John NJ. Noycs, rep, $40
Eben l.. Higgins, war dem, o2i
c, \. SPo1ord, supported by fusionists, lie
Daniel Hartman, anti-war dem, sc
Edward Brewer, anti-war dem. &c
For Cosnty Attorney;
Eugene Hale, rep., SIC
Arthur F. Drinkwatcr, fusion, l61
Bushrod W. llinckley. anti-war dem, Sc
For Sheriff
Nathan Walker, rep, $50
Jesse iIinckley, war dem, and fusion, 2lt
Erastus Redman, anti-war dem, 90
For County Treasurer:
William II. Pilsbury. rep, 321
James Il. Chamberlain, Indep & fusion, 22si
Alouzo Colby, anti-war dem., %
For Register oi Deeds:
James W. Davis, rep, ISL
George W. Newbegin, fusion, l24
Stephen B. Woodland anti-war dem, 81
For County Commissioner:
William II. Sargent, rep, SO
Simeon Allen, fusion, ol9
Reuben II. Gray, anti-war dem. 80
Fer Representative to the Legislature:
joseph I. Grant, rep, 39}
Arno Wiswell, warden and fusion, 2235
Thomas liayn aut-war dem, -
Humphrey Saurders, l
1t will be noticed that those on the Fusion
ticket of Republican antecedents run behind
those on the same ticket Of Democratic an
teeedents. This was occasioued principally
BY some Douglas Democrats voting for only
part of the ticket nominated at the Fusion
Convention. They had nothing to do with
the meeting and therefore voted for whom
they pleased, utterly refusing to affiliate
with disaflected Republicans.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13

luz EiGHrn REciaENr.-The several COM
panics composing the Eighth Regiment Of
Maine volunteers are now in camp at Angus
IA. TIE field hnd staff officers were probably
designated on Wednesday, and the Reg ment
Is to leave for the seat OF war on Tuesday
morning next,
The following are the COMPANIES
Company A-Captain, T.. W Woodman,
Lieut. Austin 5. Rump u Lieut., John
NJ. Adams.
Company B-Captain. Jos F. Twitchell
Isl Lieut., Charles {. Perry ID Lieut., Lu-
,hcr i. Rogers
Company Capt Ice Strickland lst
Lieut., Isaac Mcdonald Il Lieut., William
A. Undertake.
Company D-Cap,. Henry B1yn,on Is.
Lieut., Franklin Gray.
Company E-Capt., Thos. Hutchins LIST
Lieut., Thomas 5. Dutchins; ID l.; y Isaac
\. Phillips. y %
Company captain, Iohr q. Airsx>
1T Lieut., A. L kimbsn superi |s<9S
II Roberts Cer,a IN
Company Capt, Lt,er :. l-G
Lieut. augustus \. H9l- other
ter +. Lane o'ner ~
Company T-Capt John IN H.
Lieut. John + MiIliken; 2aoa ktsA
\. True. art NM
Company captain. VIM. "a IN
i't Lieut., Charles II Robinsoi4
John f.. MeUrda. ma, !,
Company K-Not designar a 4
P0riiana
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13

TIE NATIONAL DoAS.-rhc subscriptions
10 the national loan in New York on Sdtur-
day amounted to S2,502, 096. In Phil;.del-
phia great desire is MANIFESTED to invest in
the loan, and up to Friday night the sub
scription amounted to abou. million and
half
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13
A Ircasonabic Press.

Hon. Edward Everett made the following
suggestion in q recent article on the duty Of
the United States in regard to the treasona-
bic presses in the Union -
"Thcre are presses, for the most part IN
the Border States, though some of them are
found in cities more remote from the scene
of action, which are daily pleading the cause
of the enemy, disappearing and yillifying
the Government of the United States, exag.
gcrating every article OF uniavorable intclli-
grnce and eXcrting themselves TO the utmost
to dishcarten the friends and defenders of tho
Constitution and the Union But such is the
all but superstltOus devotion of the people
to the liberty of the press, that these pcrni-
cious journals have, with the exception of
a single instance, in St. Louis, never been
IInterlcrcd with. IL seems to have been
thought better by those in authority to toll
crate the mischief of thee unpatriotic press
cs than to elevate thom tc greater impor-
lance by prosecution, or to cncroach in tho
slightest degree upon that freedom Of public
discussion which in ordinary times is justly
regarded as one of the greatest safeguards Of
liberty But it Is prepvstcrous to sacrifice
the end to the means. We should in this re.
spcct learn wisdom from tia enemies Of the
Union. While we regard rs unbccoming our
Christian civilization that resort 10 Lynch
law, by which every expression OF opinion
adverse to the popular sentiment rs suppress
ell in the seeding States, we ought to rennem
Der that in tolerating a traltorous press a.
mons ourselves, we practice a hberality
which awakens no gratitude at home, and is
never reciprocatcd by the opposing party
PAY OF VOLUNTEERS, BouSTIEs, &c.-Tho
acts OF the late session in reference to boun-
tics, pay &c, Of soldiers, appear to be not
generally understood \ gentleman yerscd
Ia the laws furnishes the following facts
/. by acts OF the late Congress all bouD
ties FOR enlistment were abolished, as we'll as
the two dollar fee for bringing recruits to
the rendezvous for enlistment
>. For the first re enlistment in the rcgu-
lar army, ths soldier is to receive two dol
lars per month IN addition to his former pay,
and one dollar for every subsequent enlist
mcnt.
B. Soldiers who now enter service, either
as regulars or volunteers. ''ior the war, and
serve cut their enlistmcnts, shall, with their
discharge. receive 500 bounty, or that
amount will be paid to the legal Represcn-
tative # such as die or are killed in the ser
wee.
4. Alter the 9th Of August. 1851 priya.es
who receive eleven dsllars will receive thir-
tesn and those who formerly received twelve
dollars will also receive thirteen; pri,ahs
and corplrals receive the same pay, but no
other change is made in the pay OF non-com-
missioned oficrrs. musicians. or artifces.
), BY the increase oil the priyates pay.
the allowance Of every officer who has n ser
want IS increased thereby, either twelve or
twcnsy-four dollars per year for each servant
he Is entitled To- Aahoaai haitgeneer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13

The NAVY DETRIMENTAL general re-
captulation of what has been done since the
rebellion broke out, shows the following re-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13

CENSUS OF Nova SoorIA According =
the late tee census nsa the populatious ~
TIA Is $50 ,699-ba-g an ivcr ~
over that Of iS5l5@ ~ p4f.i -.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13
The Eighth Regiu

TIE Eighth Regiment j. str.
from Augusta on Tuesday s~.x
men numbered $50. Their ~
Haml stead, Long Island, vi M
the camp Of instruction. n ~
paid of on Monday ant I IT,
the United States Service 49, ms
The regiment is accompatsi ~ .
twenty pieces, formed principally from tho.
Welton band =
Tie field and staff officers Of the regiment
are as follows -
Colonel Lee Strickland, Lsermore.
1t. Colonel-John d. Rust, Camden.
Maj7r-JoseEh $ Rice, Ellsworth.
surseon-Paul NJ, Fisher Corinna.
Assistant urgeon-Jonathan ). Hough-
ton, Scion.
Chaplain-lienry c. IIenries. Lincoln.
AdJutant-Jas. Dlngley, Jr.. Auburn.
Quartermaster-A. III. Strickland, Liver
more.
ouartermaster Sergeant-Jofn NJ. Rob
bins, Greene.
vile.
Sergeant Mnjor--E. A. Perry, Rockland.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13

VoTK FoR IS60.-The official vote sor Gov
Lot x,oor WAS ~ Eall,xys
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13
WAR News.

WASHINGTON, 9TH.
The following order has just been promul-
gated
Headquarters Of the Army of the }
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13

The Tribune's special Washington dispatch
says that picket skirmishing continued near
ly the whole day nvar Munson's Hill, the
rebels first firing on the Michiganders. Two
or three wounded rebels were carried up the
hill. In the afternoon regular volieys were
discharged from each side. The rebel earth
works were crowded with ladies and specta-
I
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-30
Mr.. LINCOLN AMONG THE Law MAKERS

| Mr.. LINCOLN AMONG THE Law MAKERS
The Atlas correspondent says:
| On the 25th Congress had its sensation.
At ten minutes past o'clock, while Sena-
| tors were Willing away the time in debate
on the appropriation bill, the door of the
main entrance to the chamber swung care
lessly open, and who should enter but Mr..
Seward and the President elect Senators
started from their seats; the crowd in the
galleries instantly recognized him, and a
lively sensation prevailed in the chamber.
Mr.. Lincoln stood in the main entrance a
moment, and was introduced to several
Republican Senators. He was then escorted
to one ct the sofas on the east side Of the
chamber, where a better view could be
obtained, Notwithstanding the rash around.
As soon as Mr.. Douglas saw him, he
hastily walked across the chamber and
greeted him cordially. At this junctnre
the crowds in the egalleres became SO excited
that the Senate suspended business until
order was again restored.
The ladies rushed, almost frantically, for
the front seats of the galleries, and arose so
AS to get sight of the President elect Mr.
Seward left him a moment, and, crossing the
chamber, asked Mason, of Virginia, if he de-
sired an introduction The letter smiled and
declined, but took occasion to glance in the
direction of the President elect.
Mr.. Lincoln was then escorted to the Demo-
cratic side of the chamber, and Messrs
Latham, Bright, Rice, Green, johnson, Fitch
and Kennedy were severally introduced Mr.
Green seemed very anxious to get acquainted
with him, for he evidently got off joke at
which they all laughed He was introduced
to Mr.. Sickles, who chanced to be present,
and then passed out at the private entrance
of the Senate.
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-30

CORRECTION weeks ago we pub
'lished a squib, in which it was stated that
two recently married men had eloped from
their wives und gone to parts unknown. A
few days since Gen. Allen sent us note en-
closing letter from one of the parties dated
at Aurora, Esmeralda, March 5, 1861, in
which he takes exceptions to the article, so
far as he is concerned. He says it is not
true that he eloped. On the contrary, he
left with the full knowledge and consent of
his wife, and he further maintains, that his
affection for her is of that honorable and
degotedkind which neither knows nor desires
to experience dmuntion. This avowal is
'creditable to his (Bob's) head and heart
We have it directly from the lips of the other
mans consort, that his absence is shameful
and infamous desertion.
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-30

Our NIGHT WATCHMAN.-Some of our citi-
zens may not be aware of the fact, that for nearly
"A year past the streets have been patrolled
nightly by vigilant and sleepless sentinel, in
the person of Mr.. w. r. Wilcox, who has on
several occasions extinguished fires before the
flames had gained head, or any general alarm
was given-thus preserving the town from being
reduced to ashes-and whose watchfulness has
doubtless been the means of preventing many a
burglary which would otherwise have been COM
mitted Such is, however, the fact; and we state
it with the double view of complimenting wor-
thy gentleman, and stimulating citizens to be
liberal in their subscriptions, that his salary may
reach beyond its present rather contracted dimen-
sions
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-30

JAIL DELIvERY.-Alfred Adam, sentenced
to two years in the States Prison for grand
larceny, and two Cinnamon, also sentenced
to the same penalty for similar crime, es-
capped from jail on last Monday night in the
following manner: Sheriff Van Hagen was
to have taken the prisoners down to San
Quentin by the stage, which leaves at two
o'clock and they were taken from their cells
and placed in the corridor, some time in ad-
vance of the hour. SO as not to delay the
stage when the hour should arrive. During
the short time they remained in the corridor,
they managed to get hold of piece of iron,
used for barring doors, with which they re-
showed a stone from the outer wall, some II
inches wide by two feet long, and made
their escape through the opening As the
removed stone was some distance from the
hoor of the corridor, they placed two mat
tresses, which happened to be there, under
st SO as to deaden the noise of its fall
Transcript of Tuesday.
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-30

THE THEATER.-An informal meeting of
our citizens was held on Monday evening in
Schardn'S Saloon, to make arrangements
for building the Theater heretofore spoken
Of Justice Farquhar was called to the chair,
and Mr.. E. Franchere appointed Secretary.
A committee consisting of Messrs. T. G.
Smith, Daniel Furth, B. I. Conger and two
others, were appointed to secure lotfor the
contemplated edi6ce and subscriptions of
stock. They are to report to an adjourned
meeting, to convene at the same place this
50 500 Of the stock has been taken.
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-30

South CAROLINA VS.. THE New CoNFEDERA !.
cY.-The new Cotton Confederacy is already
involved in domestic trouble. South Caroli-
ma is displeased with the policy foreshadowed
in the Montgomery Consultation; and her
statesmen are brsy denouncing that doc
nment Mr.. Spratt, one of the ablest of
them takes ground that to repuiiate the re-
vival of the African slave trade was fatal
error on the part of Jefferson Davis and his
associates. He thinks that the whole plan
will be q failure unless the number of slaves
in the Cotton States is at least up to the
number of freemen. Tie insists that every
form of handicraft labor in the slave States
should be performed by slaves. He depre-
Gates the introduction of white mechanics
into the city of Charleston as calamity
threatening the peace of the city. "South
Carolina illustrates the conservative tendency
Of slaves" says Mr.. Spratt, Gas there is no
appeal to the mass, as there is no mass to
appeal to-" He adds that if the foreign
slave trade is not opened, our whole move
ment is defeated. 1t will Abolitionhe
the Border States !; it will brand our institu-
tions. S,aoery cannot share Government acith
Democracy. 1t cannot bear the brand gpon
it. Hence another revolution"
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-30

PAssovER.-The Jewish Passover COM
menced Monday evening and lasts eight days.
The period is observed in commemoration of
the deliverance of the children of Israel from
bondage in Egypt, and their miraculous pas
sage through the Red Sea. During the Pass
over all faithful Israelites eat unleavened
bread, and abstain from their usual al
lowanCe of lager; but the period is not
considered remarkably sacred and the most
of our Jewish citizens pass over its obser-
vance.-Nevada Democrat.
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-30

SHIPMENT OF WHEAT.-Consderable in
sefest is being manifested, at this time, at
the increased shipments of wheat from this
State to Europe. Freight is about $l5 per
ton, and it is selling at San Francisco, for
shipment, at from $4,25 to S4,75 per barrel.
The Great Republic, 1857 tons register, is
loading with wheat and -four for Europe.
The Alta California says the exports of
wheat from July last to date amount to l )
235,646 sacks, and of domestic -four, eqnal
to 100, ,034 barrels.
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-30

VERY GENTLEMANLY.-A writer who rejoiceS
in the cognomen of STOW Head" Git should be
"Mutton Head, ~ who does up the little outside
chores for the Transcript, is severe upon our
townsman Thomas Mcclure, and volunteers to
him certain advice. In doing so, this ''Tow
Head" chap INDUCES obscene language, not fit
for ears polite, and therefore we are surprised
that Gen. Allen permitted such vile use to be
made of the columns of his paper. One thing
we feel to be certain, and that is, Gen. Allen
never penned the article alluded to.
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-30

SWEPT AwAY.-The suspension bridge at
Parks Bar was swept away by the flood
early yesterday morning The keeper was
struck by the cable and instantly killed, his
neck being broken. He was on the bank,
endeavoring to fix the cable, which was swing
ing and dipping when it struck him and
felled him dead on the bank. Nat Young
had just passed over with q team, and was
not yet out of sight when the accident hap
pened. The Timbuctoo end of the bridge
gave way, and the whole fabric swung round
to the Parks Bar end, where it hangs
Marysville Express Of Thursday.
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-30
Che Aydmulie 2rtss.

THE SEWING MAcHINR.-We are requested
to say by the lady who raffled off one of Wheeler
& Wilson's Sewing Machines, that No. 81 won
the prize. She only succeeded in selling 60
tickets, so that, if the machine is claimed, she
will be a loser on the operation. 1t is a matter
III which we have not the most remote personal
interest, but if we were a bachelor, and held
ticket No. 81, we should most undoubtedly en-
close it to the lady in envelope, and thus can
eel her obligation to relinquish the Wheeler &
Wilson,
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-30

NEW AGENT.-We have heretofore omitted
from ignorance of the fact to mention, that Mr..
JOHN LINCOLN has been appointed by the Cali
fornia Stage Company, their agent at this place,
vice Mr.. Gaver. We are not advised whether
Mr.. l.. is relative of the recently inaugurated
President of the United States but those having
business at his office-even the Chinamen-are
and gentlemanly spirit of accommodation.
The hydraulic press., 1861-03-30

ELECTION OF SCHOOL TRUsTEEs.-The quail
flied electors of North San Juan School District
requested to meet at the School House in
North San Juan, on Saturday evening, April 9th,
1861, at 75 o'clock, for the purpose of electing
three Common School Trustees for the ensuing
year. A general attendance is solicited.