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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14
The Seth Regim ent.

Col. suarts Regimen. has been some two weeks at
Abingdon. The Vrginian Of the 18th says it was Or
dsrsd 10 Bowog Green and just about starog,
countermanding orders arrived directing It to Pound
G,p. Want Of transportation will delay lie departure
for some days. $3.50
The Vrglnian speaks of the Regiment Is one Of the
fuss It has seen and characterzss the conduct of tie
men, since they have been there highly creditabe to
them. - .....-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14
Defence OF the CITY.

We don't know that the Yankees will ever get here
but they have promised frequently to come, and even
bespoke dinner occasion; becomes US to be
the lookout and ready to give proper reception to
such distinguished guests. The readers attention is
called to notice in another column appealing for raj
ly of all who are willing to enlist for the ciys defence
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14
THE WEATHER IN NEW ORLEANS.

The New Orleans Delta Of the 9th hs, the following
ragraph on the weather:
Almost the first touch Of winter in this region was felt
by US Monday last. The lst Of December had been
reached before any indications had been given that We
were have any wioer at ALL Nearly all the vegetation
trees were in full verdure and the gardens and felds
were blooming With summer and spring flowers. The
still unground looks bright and freshly green as
it usually does 10 midsummer, and the plant from
the old stubbls Is high ssi ordinarily is 10 the month
Of May This latter resu Is quite damaging one, as il
will seriously pure the stubble and other prospects Of
the seasons crop crop Of vegetables, such
green peas and potatoes has been raised Even hya
cinths and vosts could be in the gardens Sol
winter has not been known for many yearsin the South
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

OLD YIsGISIA-Lste Richmond papers contain the
message of Gov Letcher 10 the General Assembly Vr
gina Just convened We have read Il with great grat6
cation document Of unusual interest," Of remarkable
ability and p,rvaded by high of stateemsnship and
patriotism. n any ,rson has failed understand and
appreciate all ha. has been done by this proud old CON-
monuesh in the late important crisis let him read Gov
Lelcher's messsg s-Bowling Green Curin.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14
Gen. Price not 70 be supers sded.

The Memphis AUalanehs Of the lO:h publishes the
following telegram from President Davis:
RICHMOND, Dec. 8, 1861.
To M@jr W. A. Broadp,H:
The rumor that Gen. Price will be superseded Is false
If not malignant have not received tender Of Mis-
souri, troops, aud consequently have power to make
appointments for thm to control their organic ton.
JEYF. DAVIS
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14
RICHMOND HlG
SATURDAY MORNING. DEC. IA, 1
ro CoRRRsPONDENTs.

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tu WAig." -,
Arss ,0s-n botA sides oIA paper ,0il NOT % paos
a. TH Of long stdnda0 oH0h 70 be knoton 10 az
"a t,R IN no case departed FROM Obituary Rooss srcssd
NJ si2hf lines are charged for as advertisements.
We undertake 10 rSErn rejected co1aHsnsodoNs
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14
NOTICE.

(FFrF hoHxo,p PErR,ssuiG BAIL,olp Co. 1 .
sIcINoxD, Va, Dec l3h, 1881.
yHs compsny vi pay the Vert ih Owl sftocf
by relieving n s1ckh drso ths payment In
dvdush therefore not LIST The ,tock Of this Company for
taxation. n W. YARRINGiOi
DELE 10. Treasurer,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14
MOTTO

TVS general The s.1sshods ofths BANK OF VIZ
GINA, VII be " Il ihtr nantrg ue la the city Of
he, mond On the nth of ,n1a y, 1852
fheatp-ogisI that Jf Drsct)r Of the Bank shall
VITA the pr,xy Of s,ckho ee In any e ttoa of Directors
onis' OF ihs Btnf shall prox b, valid Mich shall
have been extcatsd Ky days befyrs the te- ~ sec
del4-Stsvd WI T. TAYLOR. Cashier,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

6CNOnIEg.-Py Paul. ooaatry Shoe rnread Bene1
ha.eh. Bras spur CAST s.sel House Rssps Trace oians
Letter Paper Out and Wrsogh ns Copper WIRE Kuive
Iork Pocket Klyss oonn Screw Sand Paper iaory Cloth
or sale b. cLARKooN co., No. loo mgin D6sss dei2
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14
Fsam the Rev York Journal Of Connie .ee.


SLAVES AT HnToS HsAD-The newspapers have pub
shei mor exaggerated accounts Of the coming ia cf
syes at Port RsyAL From several gentlemen who have
recently returned from that port learn facts which
% be relied true. The negroes have come to
tie Fort, to sell proysors poultry =, and their SUP
p.8 have been bought Oilers have come from curl
Ositv aud loitered around awhile, going away again
shen they pleased. About 10 remain in the Fort
hlyi'g been emf oyed to work. receiving ratious aud
$ p3r month The total number tina: have come in on any
sId every pFe,eHt does not exceed $50 No indca-
lion bas been given OF any desire 10 accep. liberty as
pcymAneRey. Their attachment 10 their maseri
And ,be f3Iaies TO which they belong does not seem
% bs diminished and there large numbers probably
Thousands OF hem in the ntighoorhuod who have no.
O)Ce - - ths Fori az Al No reliance Is plRced any
Information they give. The army officers appear to
hink there j. reason for the Southern law OF ex-
gliding reFfO testimony. The remsk Il very common
that nsgr0 viii answer question precisely be hiuL
yCd want him 20, unless he has cud OF his own to
serve when that viii determine bis reply. The idea Of
JutuF muskes ao the hands Of such the slaves
- Pos. Royal ia sidered ridiculous as a military
proposition. and be regarded Onlyin the light OF
proposal N inoty them 90 murder their masters aud
ins.ress's which no one who las seen them believe
Jhev EOld 20. Il IS said thai visit 10 South Carolina
has already opened she eyes of many gen .men of for
ner s5o.Fon uoDa Ions to some new facts in slavery
TuE N7r3RI- Us Mas. ElTeS.-of Mrs. Eaton, wife
Of Gs7- EIton, Secretary Of War under Jackson the
Ws'hug,on correspondent OF the Chelgo journal
says
Tui1 Id, residing IN this city, having recently
married aln jaGcng master of the matursd ago Of
tEeaty SIX TOE LcqiaiRtanee sprung up through bis
teaching her graod chddren The newly married pair
represented olnvass in their paror her head re-
ching oc his bosom 10 very loving attitude and as
Iae artist has gysa her "foFa; aud 6aures o0e would
saPD8s her not to Be- over thirty year5 Of age She Is
"a flsut cireuns Aneesia Eery fond Of company, hes
fqs sl'ional powers and dispsnsss hospitality
sith hbsTal hand.
GEz POLK's HEAtrH The fol- owing from the Colum
bus Oouf derae News, OF the Alb, viii be read with
heartfelt pl' ssurs / the community,
Thil excel ent gentleman has entirely recovered from
lis shock from the barstog Of the big gun. He will
eJuns al. station IN few days. We learn that he had
the plaagre Of receiving his lady a; his quarters
yesterdiy. This community. and the army. have sim
csrsly deporsd the accident tha. beel this officer.
IxrSAoKDlSAEY WEAIHKR IN ESGLASD -Ergish pa
pers contain Of the al of the midness Of
tne Healhsra prcl9nRAtioa Of the snmmer-on Vegets
lion In the South OF Eogland neE leaves and fruit
re forming that have already borne coed crops
It season. Cu-rAnt, gOOssbery apple and pesr trees
frcqusnly met, with good sized fruit en- their
branches.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

49, sai rAke. nare = e1se a le., ne
- ~ svrr h3 apology iof The falling iotsanes OF
,.sson Is bold and ingenious. We. q confronted Win
f,ss, .ce numerous sharp ard stubSoTn to pernn us
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

How THrY CIR raE PAPrRs Lii is said that the off
GERS Of tho blocksdiog feet New Orleans receive late
news BY bottls sxpnss, Aosssd down the Mississippi,
which some Of their Union iiends Ia New 0sleans aud
up the hississippi send down to them sealed.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-09

associations cluster around It; but Il Is the
old Union with its glorious memories Of the
past, its support Of truth and justice we
love, not new Union, prcdicated on shame
and disgrace. In our eye, the people OF the
free States have as many rights as the people
OF the South, and while we would not
abate one jot Of the rights Of the latter. we
would fight for the maintenance Of the rights
Of the former. II is for these the people OF
the free States are fighting, and they will
spurn oil compromise, reject all propositions
which look to any diminution Of them. We
believe that the true way, "thc means to the
end, ;" to reconstruct the Union and bring
together its discovered parts, is to sustain the
Government in its defence Of the Constitu.
ton and the laws, that, il this done, there
will be, sooner or later, returning sense of
reason in the South, which will bring them
back to loyalty. and that this is the only
"means to the end" that will do so. II these
expectations prove incorrect, and the South
cannot DO brought back, rather than the Con-
stitu.ion should be altered so as to destroy the
principle of liberty. and to forever abolish
the principle that the majority shall rule in
a popular government, let it forever remain
discovered. This the people of the free States
will say, and the judgment of the world will
sustain them in tho declaration.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-09
POLITICAL KIND FAMILY NEWSPAPER.

shop belonging to the Mesrs. Boyden &
woodmau, was somewhat damaged, but was
saved, the firm sustaining quito loss BY tho
removal Of machinery, and It's damage BY
fire and water.
Mr.. Shannon suffers also heavy loss
His building was nearly new, having been
built last summer, and admirably adapted to
the business which he carried on. His loss
was several thousand dollars, and We regret
to learn that his insurance will not cover
half the loss. $4,000 to $1,000. Insured for
$4,000 in the Piscataqua Co.
Mr.. Hardy, whose machine shop was loca-
ted in tho same building. is also heavy SUI
ferer. We have heard his loss estimated as
high rs $4,000. Insured for $500 in the
Western Mass. Co.
The mills of Jos. Hobson, Esq, were saved
by the exertions of the frcmen. Ho lost a
shed and some lumber, estimated in oil at
about $500.
Andrew IIobson lost his stable-no insur-
ance.
We understand that the insurance will DO
promptly paid, as they are all honorable
companies.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-09

war with view to abolish slavery in the
States, ELECTED some discussion, but was
passed by large majority, the entire Con-
yentiOn, with perhaps the exception OF some
ten or twelve members, voting heartily for it.
The ground on which it was opposed. WAS
that il was not necessary TO make any de-
elaration of opinion as to the purpose ct the
war. Ii was conceded that the resolution
expressed nothing but what was literally
true, but IL was argued by Mr.. Talbot Of
Washington and LaBroke Of Piscataquis who
opposed the resolve, that no necessity existed
which called for its passage. Concuring as
we did most cheerfully in the sentiments ex.
pressed in the resolve, and feeling that its
tendency would be to disabuse the public
mind of some OF our southern brethren. who
have had il instillcd into their minds by
traitors and rebels that the northern men
were seeking to place them in a position OF
inferiority in tho government, we were glad
the resolve was passed, and gratiied with
the almost unanimous vote by which it was
adopted. The purposes and origin of the
resolve were explained by Mr.. Blaine, Of Au-
gusta in a speech of great power and clio.
quence. We shall publish the proceedings
in detail next week, and list of the dele
gates from our county.
We place the name OF Mr.. Washburn in
our columns in no spirit Of partizanship,
but in the broader spirit Of patriotism which
gladly extends the hand in unity to all who
desire to SEQ the Union preserved in its entire
ty,and whorally to its defence in this perilous
hour Of the republic, and with the feeling
that the minor differences Of opinion which
divide men on subjects not affecting the vi
tality Of the government should be laid aside
until peace is restored and the security Of the
Union obtained.
We are glad to DO able TO remark that the
Convention was addressed by Hon. Mr.. Dick
enson Of Belfast, gentleman who had held
high position in the democratic party, and
whose ability is unquestioned. Mr.. Dickin-
son said that in this hour Of peril to the
republic, he was for sustaining the Admins
tra,ion fully and in no halting manner, and
being convinced that the course OF both
wings Of the Democratic party in this State
would only tend to Paralyze the arm of Gov
eminent and practically support rebellion, he
should give his vote and influence to secure
the election Of Mr.. Washburn.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-09
THE STATE CONVENTION.

The Republican State Convention, held at
Augusta, on Wednesday last was quite fully
attended, 635 delegates being reported present
from different sections Of tho State. The
delegation from York was iorty-nine strong,
being q god representation, and much
larger number than we expected, taking into
yiswthat it WIS generally understood that
our present. estimable Governor would be
renominated without division, and that there
was little probability ofany question arising
which would elicit discussion, and upon
which there would be serious differences oil
opinion. Tho delegation from Biddeiord, 1t
gives us pleasure to say. was entirely full
and although the delegation from some Of
the towns were only partly full, yet there
was o sufficient number present FROM other
towns in the County to make very general
representation. We have not received the
proceedings Of the couventionindetail. Gov.
Washburn was renominated by u unanimous
vote. and accepted the nomination in person,
speaking eloquen lily and patriOtically on the
vital question which threatens the existence
OF the republic. His appearance in the con-
vention accompanied by the committee ap-
pointed to inform him Of his nomination was
signali.ed by great cheering. testifying to the
unanimity Of feeling Of approval that exists
of his earnest and patriotic endeavors to sus'
tain tho honor and interest," Of the State.
A series Of resolves, breathing the true
sentiment of devotion to the Union and the
Constitution, and extending the hand OF
cordial welcome, in the spirit OF COM
mon brotherhood. having a common in
tsros, in the integrity of the Union and
preservation Of the Union. to all who were
ready to rally aroand the stars aud stripes,
and expressing qualification at the course oil
those Democrats. who, casting aside all par
tisan and selfish offsets, were supporting
the Administration in It's cndcavor to crush
out rebellion. were pissed. Ono Of these
resolves in substance, tho recent resolution
offered by Mr.. Critttendcn OiKy., and passed
BY both branches of Congress, declaring tho
war to be commenced BY Southern di.uaiOn-
isi., and that its objects were for the prescr.
vas,on Of the Union. but disclaimins all de-
sire to subjugate the South or slavery, or 'c
hold thcr, in any light a. equals. when they
returned to their allegiance. and also dis
claiming any intention Of carrying on tho
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-09
A Disastrous Confiagration.
he rest will keep,

A very destructive fire occurred in Thu
city on Tuesday morning of this week. |,
was first discovered about ono o'clock A. M.
BY the men at work in tho saw-nill belong
ing to the Water Power Company .on Spring,
Island, in the large building belonging to the
Water Power Co., and occupied, the greater
part Of 1t, by Marshall Pierce, Of this city
as mandatory Of shoe pegs; and the up
per part by Mark Prime, Of Saco, for ma
chine shop. The building. being Of wood
was soon in flames, and burning with great
rapidity, the FIRE extended to the adjoining
saw.mill, before mentioned, and occupied by
Messv. A. & j. Hobson, and in spite Of the
excrtions Of the fire companies, who were
carly on the ground and worked with will
these buildings and Others adjoining, tosoth'
or with the large building belonging to s. 7.
Shannon, Esq, Of Saco, and occupied by
him rs q mandatory Of furniture, and by
Charles Hardy, Of our city, as machine
shop, and situated on Gooch Island, directly
opposite the buildings where the FIRE first
broke out, were consumed, together with
much valuable machinery, &c. -Four build
inss in oil, containing various workshops,
were consumed, and the aggregate loss must
reach nearly 100000, II IL docs not exceed
that sum. The origin Of the fire is un-
known. The peg mill, where II was di'cov.
cred, has not been in operation for near
month, and IL Is not known that there has
been any Ere in the building for several
weeks.
Mr.. Pierce Is tho greatest individual loser
BY the ere, the machinery Of the mill having
been very valuable, costing. II Is said. he
tween four and Eve thousand dollars. His
loss is placed at $4,000; insured for $1,000
in the Homo Insurance Co N Y. A poll.
cy for $1,000, in the Western Mass. Co., az.
pircd on tho Cd inst.
Mark Prime is also heavy loser, probably
$4,000. Insured $3.50 in the Piscstaqua
Co.
The building in which was tho machine
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Lebanon, Aug. 9Th, 1861.

IT MUsL BK Put SroP To.-Under this
head the Democrat, the beautiful paper. pub
lished in this vicinity which affords aid and
comfort to the enemy, under the guise OF
exercising its political rights and enjoying
freedom Of expression, publishes an article
from the Albany Atlas, in which personal
chastisement is recommended to those repub-
lcans who dare to speak their opinions Of
treason and traitors. And tho newspaper
Editor who declares treason to DO treason, is
threatened "with such an answer as human
nature outraged in its dearest sensibilities
has right to Make" in other words the
article recommends the use Of force. The
publication OF such an article without disap-
prevail is an endorsement Of its character,
and we trust after this We shall hear no more
of the whining of its Editor about mob yio-
lencc. or interference Of mobs with the right
Of freedom Of speech. If the article has any
meaning. or is intended to have any applca-
ton to this locality, all we have to say is,
that patriots will continue to call things by
their right names and il assailed with violence
by those who are ailording aid and comfort
to the enemy, the assailants will find neither
want Of skill or inclination to repel force by
force.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-09
Second Maino Rogimont.

The correspondent Of the Boston Journal
writes as follows OF the Second Maine Regi-
ment
This regiment was for long tinc cx-
posed Tn hot fire They were in the coli
umn which pushed it, way across Bull Run.
and drove the enemy hack toward Manassas.
When the cavalry charge was made, when
all was in confusion. Col. Jameson nailed
his men, or what was lei, Of them. and they
were the last TO leave the field. There wcro
five Of his soldiers wounded, lying clos up
TO the enemy's batteries. lie sent back Two
men to bring them of, who were all taken
prisoners.
Before the retreat, six OF his men were ~
ing on the field where they had made charge.
Grape and canister from the enctnys bat
tcries were sweeping across the place. Col.
Jameson called Tor volunteers 10 90 with him
and bring them OF six men stepped forward.
They went up upon the run and carne upon
two rebels. Col. Jameson cowed them with
his pistol. made them lay down their arms,
and brought them in rs prisoners with tho
six wounded men.
The regiment. has three flags, ono presented
ut Bangor, one ut New York and one which
was received from the Maine ladies resident
in San Francisco, scarcely twenty.four hours
before the battle. In receiving II Col. Jane
son In his briei reply, said.
Its fair folds shall never DO stained except
by the blood Of It's defenders
Prophetic words In tho thickest OF tho
fight, the brave bearer. w. j. Deanc, IL am
rightly informed. Was struck by ball from
the enemy, and fell upon tho standard, stain
ing Il with bis blood. 49,,
An idea of how hot was The frc which
raiped upon this regiment, may 30 gathered
from the fact that there are four small bol.
let holes and one large hole made by shell
through the Bangor Gag, and three through
the New York dag. Two color bearers were
killed.
can give but ono Of tho many touching
incidents which might be narrated. When
Col. Jameson and his volunteers camc up TO
the wounded there was one brave fellow with
both legs shot Of. He raised his hand, smiled,
and said
Colonel, I am glad to sce you again, but
I am gone. Good bye
They wero his last words.
This said the Colonel Was sho hardcss
ofall
I do not know what other Msino boys have
done. but the Second Regiment stands high
On tho roll Of lame. Col. Jamoeon was sent
Tor by Gen Mcdowell, and highly compli-
mented. Surgeon Allen and son, attached
10 this regiment wero In tho hospital when
Inc retreat was made. Mr. Allen could have +.
but he would not leave his men, and
both arc therefore prisoners.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-09

-. =. b;u.elf He had
asking prayer 10. s;,sn, of ,ha Soutb. liy-
oeen seven vi mil tbs breaking out of
Ing undissuro' IL r..r ,h.-s VA, a
the prcsen, reo1'n S -. s,,.ns;..
change. he nsa o0eu so"s Oh ,,''
and very prosperous ousanoe, WIS is''y'
and. as De suppcu, i,o'a''y A"'"" W
great num'st r. IN nv. .ag ss Sou. Ia
..n ouoa ~ IA u No hosn ,-;os ~ Vel
an.s con,mi,,e. and he noy had with him
: s,,, S;.ch,,ss FINN Al, ,ro,n5os .n.n;c;on.
Fo- ,hrss wsst. be hsd bs.n ,,nsrdsd ni,bt
and Jav Nv .rm5 sr;snd. Who ds,sndeJ linn
., ,ha 80 e .ha;,aw" H.. snd a, l,st no
NV - =, ~ o"u 49, ~ -. m.
naa ,'SaPn ~ amos. nercu I S eno :, =