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T OTIS TO LEASE OR FOR SALE-ONE
lot on DIST ct, and one In the rear on 62d .t bet
tn and 18th aso full lots north side 18th AZ,
100 feet wet Of 2d three fourths may main
EsTtssse for term Of ysar. Apply at - Green
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30
Class Convention.

The classed towns of Trenton, Hauc ock i,
Aurora, Amherst, .M,.ariavillc and OILS, met
by their delegates in Ellsworth, agree. de to
notice. r. u, Slsby was chosen Chairman,
and VIM. NJ. Young, Secretary. The Com
mittee on credentials reported Is delegates
present.
Voted, That each town have the privilege
Of sending Representative, during the pres
ent classification, and the turn of each town
be determined,by tie town having the largest
number OF inhabitants having the first choice,
and 50 on to the end, Of those not having
sent.
Voted, That no more conventions be call
ed unless notified by Committee appointed
by this Convention.
Chose c. c. Blaisdell, VIM NJ Young,
Geo. Brimmer, +. Crabtrec, l.. Silsby, f.
Jordan and F. B. Foster sid Committee.
Voted, 10 meet at Mariayille on Tuesday
after election. Adjourned
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30
From the Sixth Regiment
Correction Of False Reports.
CHAM BRIDGE tiE5RGETowS, d C.,

CHAIN BRIDGE GEORGETOWN, ID c,
August 22d, 1851.
Will YOU allow the space OF few lines 10
contradict statements which see made in
Eastern papsrs in regard to the lare, &c. of
the Sixth Maine Regiment. | have lust =
ticed a communication in the Portland
Transcript from a member of said regiment,
which stys The men are not allowed t.
Ego out>ida of tie camp. and they get no.
thing To eat but bread and coffee for break
"iasf, and water and bread for dinner. We
get n fresh meat, aud scarcely any sugar
n our ia.
\ staten Mt m re false Gould hardly he
II tueEt II TIE men have teen allowed t.
20 outside the camp at most any time, to
wash t cir clothes or blthe As for rati1ns
t-ey re abund nt and tliere is full as much
elriaty tn e44Ns e4uld we'll manage
VI at very dty; es ~ third day very fine.
a=a# NlNad we. tlts. brans, rice,
r. iii G. an tea, nd tie I.ie st of bread
5sesae,e1 ely d y firm ,h,.ayaus IN Washing
5p1. lie ts..tth # Tie regiment Is good
but atn afraid It viii not be if this RAIN
cont ut> an3lhcr week. Most OF the eases
o. sickness IN and out Of the hospitll are Of
that nature peculiar to change of climate,
Yours with respect,
Wig. g. \. GooDALE
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30
The Southern Rebellion.

Edward Everett has many claims upon
the esteem and affection of Americans.
He has filled with honor its highest Offices
at home and abroad, has occupied his lei
sure with learned labors for the good of
the country, and for long lifetime has
devoted his best attachments to the per-
petuation of its honorcd memories, its in
situations and its fame. He has long been
the most accomplished of her statesmen
and the most classic of her orators. None
OF these things, however, have given him
such claims upon our admiration and re-
gard as the mastery GRAFTON which he de-
Everel in this city ON the Fourth Of Ju-
ly.
The occasion was dramatic in its cir
cumstances. Upon the anniversary of
the nations independence, in the first
year of its peril and the crisis of Its fate,
in the metropolis Of the continent, at the
ripe maturity of his own age and with all
his powers undated, he has given OF the
wealth Of his learning, the graces of his
oratory, and the hitherto unexhibited re-
sources of his logic, and spoken with I'M
trammeled lips for the vindication Of the
justice and the Righteousness of our cause.
rs an historic statement it is judicial and
comprehensive; as an argument, simply
unanswerable as an grafton, 1t Is Mr..
Eserett's masterpiece, Grand historic
events do not often have all their signif-
canoe expressed in the day of their &C.
currence, but Mr.. Everett set his seal
upon the very hour. The nation will be
grateful that such fit and complete utter
ance has been given to its voice. \ re-
view of the past, it passes on to history
as chapter that needs no revision. As
prophecy for the future, time hastens to
accomplish its fulfilment. Nee York
HIorld"
This Grafton has been published in
pamphlet form large type, by &. @. Col
ton, No. 145 Nassau street, New York,
and is sent to those who desire it, post
paid on receipt of eighteen cents, or six
letter stamps.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30
The Direct Tax,

The direct tax has been used az means to
play upon the passions and fears OF our PEG.
PIE, but the following from the Kennebec
Journal, shows there is no need # excite.
ment upon that matter
The Direct tax assessed upon Maine by
the General Government is not plyahle NH
April, 1862, The gross amount is $500.
S62-or about sixty.six cents to each inhab
liant in the State. One section Of the Tax
Law RENTS fifteen per cent of the gross
amount ii the State will assume the collect.
ion and payment. This fifteen per cent.
amounts to S63, 100 80, and reduces the
amount to be paid by Maine down to S367.-
1873 Another section Of the law authorizes
the Secretary Of the Treasury to credit any
State with money actually advanced for the
outfit OF troops, and this credit can be taken
as the payment, SO far as it goes, of the tar
due from that State. Now. MS Maine has
made an advance TO the General Government
of some 100000, HER DIRECT TAX n
ALREADY PAID, and all she has TO do i
to take care of her scrip to the same amount
as 1t falls due in the indefinite future"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30
Washington County Demo.
cratic Convention.

TIC Convention of the Democracy in
asl.instou County WAS lie on Thursday
Of last week 1t seems to have been pretty
evenly balane d between the disunion and
the Douglas wing. Of the party. The vote
IL dispense with any res buttons was carried
% t. - the Union men voting for reselu-
tons Mr. Bradbury branded the coward
ice OF men pretending to be Democrats who
dared not show their colors. The vote WAS
re taken. and thercupon J. {. Talbot, Esq,
chairman of the Convention, appointed two
disupiouists, two Union men and Geo. Wal
kcr, Esq, a political eunuch, who subse-
quenily reported the following platform
Resoieed, That the Democratic party Of
this County, regulating all connection with
the Republican party organization and the
political dogmas Of that party, and dendurc-
ing Ike Northern aboiitlonism and southern
secessionsm, pledges itself to support the
Government Of the United States in all its
constitutional functions.
Hon 7. j. D. Fuller m ade Union speech
which fell on unwilling ears.
There was no hol,ing and no strong dem
onstration in favor of the Union, save only
some talking. The Machias Republican thus
sums up the doings
And 50 We sum up the record Of the last
democratic convention of Washington Coun-
ty-a Platform that means nothing Ticket
that means Treason, and-fhrec cheers for
The Eaioa.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30
Soldiers RatiOnS.
OFFICE Cow. GENERAL SUBSISTENCE,


WASHINGTON, Aug. 10. 1851.
From the numerous letters which have
been referred to tbs Office, complaining OF
tie want Of food, and the bad quality of
that furnished by the commissariat to the
volunteers, AN I'D to believe that brief
statement of the truth may give satisfaction
10 the public mind.
Before the action Of the last Congress, the
ration FUSED by th. army for many ycars)
furnished to the volunteers, was as follows :
81 pound q PORK or bacon, or | Ii
pound ot Fl, Sd or salt b ef
i ounces o. bread or -four, or l. ounces
Of pilot bread, or IA pound Of corn
meal.
quarts Of beans or peas, or 10 pounds Of
rice, or ! 10 ounces Of dcSsicatcd potatoes, or
5 ounces Of de7sicated mixed vegetables to
100 rati rs
10 pounds Of coG,c u 100 ratios;
ID pounds Of gagar to 100 rations
quarts u Vinegar II 100 rations;
II pound Of ad4mantine candles - 100
rat;ons
I pounds Of soap to leo rations
quarts OF salt To 100 raiions.
Tins -ttlOn has been found, by long ex-
perienee IN the regular army, to be ample
Congress, by an act Of the last session, in
creased this ration, until it is now as to-
lows
81 pound Of pork or bacon, or | / 4
pound Of fresh or salt beef,
- ounces Of bre,d or dJur, or pound of
pilot bread;
quarts OF beans. 10 pounds of rice or
homny, and pound OF Potatoes three
tim i week, or Il substitute therefor TO loo
ratious;
10 pounds OF c1ffAe 10 100 rati5ns
ID pounds OF sugar to leo rati9ns.
quarts OF vinegar 10 Zoe rations
l pound ot adamantiae candies to 100
rations,
1 pounds Of soap to loo rations
. quarts at salt 10 loo rati3ns
Extra Issues Of mJIa-ses are occasionally
made
This ration, it cared for, and properly
cooked, Is more than can be eaten and
this ration the government is ready to furn-
lSh
The method of procuring 1t for the reyi-
ments is simple Each captain of com
pany makes u his colonel a return, stating
the number OF men in his company, and the
number OF days dawn for, signed by him
There company retarns are consolidated by
tie resimental quartrrmser, and signed by
the colonel Inns return is an order ON the
d pot or brigade eommissary for that q uan.
tity OF stores and it is the duty of the reg
lmental quartermlster to see that he receives
the lull amount, and that ID is all of good
qualify.
When the stores reach the regiment; it rs
the duty OF each captain to see that his
company receive their due, as drawn for by
INN on his return, and that the quality is
good.
1t the regimentAl quartermaster and cap
tains attend to their duty, the men must re-
eeive their full allowance rs set forth in the
ration above and not an article but Of
good quality.
The government has on hand ample sup
Plies OF the very best quality, and is desir-
Gus OF doing full justice to the Volunteers
II the volunteers do not receive it, the
fault is that of their own officers.
j.. +. TAYLOR, A. C. G.. Sub.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30

wounded from the field, under a heavy
fire of artillery and musketry. He men
lions also Capt. Foss, Sergeant S. b.
Hinckley, of Co. A, and Corporal Smart,
of Go. II, for important extra services
during the day. He also speaks in high
praise of Sergeant W. j. Dean, who was
mortally wounded while in the advance
Of the line, bearing the beautiful stand of
colors which were presented the day be-
fore on the part of the ladies of Maine,
residing in California. Capt. f. w. Jones,
of the same regiment fell mortally
wounded while exhibiting great courage
10 rallying his men to the change"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30

wlf our citizens desire to do a good
deed to our soldiers, they will, instead OF
sending such trash as sweetmeats and
pound cake to them, make up and send
them Undertaking, socks, &c. They have
wholesome fare and enough Of it. See that
they don t suffer for the articles enumerated
above. We know by experience that men
will not starye nor suffer on such fare as our
soldiers are now getting. II you want them
to be sick send them all the nieeties which
modern cookery turns out to rob the human
family Of good health.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30

to be made; and then public meeting has
been called and the whole matter discussed
and acted upon publicly.
9th-ln the case here, the whole thing has
been concocted in secret, without public no.
tiee, without the knowledge only of very
few, and for the purpose, no doubt, to ex.
clude, certainly, half the Republicans of the
town and county,
llth-Nowhere else, has the Republican
party been called upon toabandon its organ.
zation and give up its name, and form an
entirely new and distinct party, as in this
case
llth-Nowhere else have q few men, un-
dcrtaken to control this matter of Union,
and for the ayowed purpose OF destroying a
party that declared by resolution that il
would do any and everything to uphold the
Administration in its war upon the rebels
and for the preservation OF the Union in its
entirety.
We religiously believe that what is stated
in the above are facts. We will now note
down some things which we dent believe.
lst-We don't believe,-if six men in this
town had been excluded from taking part in
this movement, or had been fortunate in OBJ
tanning office in the Republican party,-lnd
in some instances we wish they had, for we
desired they should succeed that there
would have been any call issued FOR a
Union meeting.
olive don believe, that the men who
called the Convention care ANY more for the
Union than we do and in some cases, not
half SO much. The leaders are of the ultra
Abolition school, belonging to just that class
that the Douglas State Convention declared
to be equally to blame with the seccssionists.
3d-We don't believe, that three hundred
Democrats in this county will vote the Union
ticket. We are sorry to say that majority
of the Democrats will follow the lead OF the
Argus.
4th-We don't believe, that there existed
any public necessity for such move, or that
it will eycntuate in any other result, than
for the benefit of the Dana wing of the Dem
ocratic party.
5th-Wa don't believe, that it is good pol
icy, or that it is proof positive Of an ir-
repressi5lc love for the Union, t. labor to
divide a party that is all for tie Union, and
thereby lessen its chances for success at the
polls.
6th-We don't believe, that a party will
succeed, bas d upon So unsabstantial foun-
dation as private piqnes, fAncitul, or real
personal grievances.
7th-We don't believe, tat any consider
able number of the people in the county ia
yor the formation of new party at Thu
time.
Now VIC are content to abide the decision
Of time, which is the great arbiter of bott
man and bis actions u on this matter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30

Special dispatches from Washington state
that the city is quiet to-day Newly arriv-
ing troops find Accommodations and food.
There was an alarm last night at Chain
Bridge and the troops turned out in force
The alarm proved false.
New York. 2Sth
A Washington dispatch to The Tribune
says that adviccs from Mr. Adams indicate a
speedy recognition of the Southern Ccnfed-
eracy by the British Government
a dispatch from Quebec says the ship ST.
monds, Of St John, \ B., flies the secession
flag in that port,
Anderson, who was arrested yesterday,
confessrs having contributed editorials to the
Day Book, Noes, and Journal Of Com
merce. He also duplicates Ben W God and
Isaiah Rynders in correspondence with the
rebels
The British war steamer Rinaldo has ar
rived.
The Evening mail and Express train leuv-
ing here to day carries detective officers to
seize all secession newspapers and to arrest
all persons having them. 1t is said that
when the District Attorney returns from
Washington effective measures will be taken
to suppress all REASONABLE publications.
FoRTREss MONROE, 9th.
Another tlag of truce came from Norfolk
this morning to inquire alter that which
came yesterday, and was detained until four
clock this afternoon. HE % released pris-
oners and ladies were sent to Norfolk.
Our naval expedition having doubtless
reached its destination, no further detention
OF the fias OF truce was deemed necessary.
The Tag OF truce brought down Capt. Hus-
sey aud crew OF ship \. Il. Thompson, cap
tured the 18th oil May, 10 miles Oft Sayan-
nah bar and taken into Beaufort, ). C., by
the prlvateer Lady Davis
Two ladies from Norfolk say that the reb-
eis have lately assembled IN large force near
Sewail Point, III anticipation oil an attack
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30
A Family Meeting

Ga TIE 81 Of August the descendants Of
the late Nehemiah llucklcy Of Bluchil,
met a; the Blaehill House" to the number
Of los u welcome and cnjy a social hour
with the venerable mother IN her 9Jth birth
day. The occasion WI, oil, Of interest to
both mother and dsctuiluts. Truly a
motharn Israel, the ff9,ts OIL 81 winters
on her brow, and with int llect uuim,aircd.
in good h,alth AID spirits she l,okci upon
her children, hr chiliren's children, and
her ehilaren's chitlren's children, aud with
a smile and kind word for all she welcomed
them - the les;al b)4rI.
l;amarGs appropriate to the eecasi N were
made by R9y ;. Bowkrr, and prayer was
offered By Rev. James Glpatriek, when tie
company sat down to a table loalel with
good things to feast the inner man. She
was the first white female child bJrn in this
town. aud has lived 10 see her defendants
number over one hundred and fifty, while
but nine have gone before her 10 the world
oil Spirits She often refers to the scenes Of
her youthful days and relates with great
deal OF interest, many little ineidents, trials,
priYations, and hardships which more than
three quarters of century aso she cncoun-
tered in this, then Eastern wilderness =
She tells with pride of the time when she
first welcomed the youthful soldier and low.
er from the battles of the first revolution.
And while he now waits to welcome her 10
the upper world, We, in our heart Of hearts
would hold her here to enjoy with her yet
many more such anniversaries. {.
BLrEHiLL, Aug 10Th, ls6l
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30

Mr. Sawyer Of the Ellsworth Afncrican,
was a candidate, in the late Republican con
ycntion Of Hancock, for County Treasurer.
There were four bailotings Br Sawyer t.
save his bacon Withdrew after the second -
W. IL. Pllsbury was nominated.
Mdcbias y'aioa.
The paragraph above gives Us the oppor-
tunity u say word in regard to the matter
Of Treasurer. |, seems that twas general
understanding that four years was the time
allowed for one to hold the Office, and c5n,c-
quenty ther, were CAM; l1tes in the field,
and without any opposition from US We did
not know as We should be a cand.d4ta when
the delegates from this town were 81 -etcd
we did not canvass for delegates, nor ask any
one to vote for us, nor did any one promise
t. DO So. We did state t. the convention that
the printing business was 50 dull that we
should like the position enc year more, If
agreeable all round, and il not, We should
eheerlully support whoever was nominated
thanking them for past fayors. The result Of
the two ballotings, was, under the circum-
stances, gratifying to Us, and we withdrew
wien both those opposed and those friendly
10 our nomination, said that the contest
would end in our success. Whether we saved
our" bacon " OF not, We know that we act
ed honorably in the matter and that We have
no heartburnings at the result
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30
NOTICE.

The Republican. Of M Desert. Ellen. Trstsani.
and eraneury Isle are hereby notified and re-.
quested 70 meet A. the school llouse in S1mea4l.e
on saturday the i, inst. at o'clock 7. NJ, for
the following purpose
st. To dytermiae aud agree upen the way in
which the candidate is to be supported by the Re
publican votes as Representative 10 the Legisla-
ture shall DC selected, whether as heIc,oiOrs o.
otherwise
II To select candidate for Representative to
the Legislature to be supported at the ensains
elections.
St. To transact all other business which msy
come before the meeting
Eden Aug. -, lsel
Pea 0RnER-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30
Maine Troops for the War.

The LIST Maine Regiment has decided to re-
organize aud return TO Washington immedi-
atey. Gov Washburn, Adjt Gen. Holds
don, and Quarter master Gen. Harding are
at work day and night.
The ID, 3D. 4th, 9Th and 9th Regiments
are all in and near Washington.
The 18th Regiment left Augusta for the
war on Friday. The officers of this regi-
meat recently elected are as follows
Colonel-I c, Mason, Portland
Lieut.. Col.-Connor, OF Fairfield.
Major-Rich, OF Portland
The companies are thus designated
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30

lis Senator Own, While a. West
Point, was arrested as a SPY. Her trunk was
searched, in which was found drawings OF
the FEDERAL Qualifications on the Potomac,
traced from the original MAPS in tie War
Department.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30

u The most ingenious scheme yet de-
vised in this section, to distract and divide
the Union forces, is the so called Union
movement. 1t will divide the Republi-
can strength, without making much in-
road into the Democratic party.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-08-30
LOCAL AND OTHER ITEMS.

We learn that Col. Rice has enrolled
in his company over fifty names. The Office
was opened the 10Th. 1t will be a fine COM
pany we should judge, as some first class
names arc on the books. W. p. Spohord,
Esq a member of the present board of Co.
Commissioners, has enrolled his name.
f-y-wc call the attention Of our Island readers
to the advertisement of Mr.. wnsgat We have
no doubt but that he is prepared to give all pur"
chascrs good bargains. Give him call.
We hope our friends in the several Repres.
entatiyc districts in this County will see the nee
essty Of nominating their very best men fer Rep
resentaptcs.
Probate Conrt will be holden in thi,
town on Wednesday next, September ith.
The Baptist Association for this coun.
ty, will hold rs session for this year, at No.
Scdgwick, commencing on Tuesdaylnext, at
one O'Clock y. NJ. Rev. Vim. II. Kelton of
Bluchill, WAS appointed to preach the annu-
al sermon, and Rev. L. Y Watson tc writs
the circular letter.
Mr.. Z. NJ Yates has become associatA
ed with the MAehas Republican, and assum-
cd it's editorial control. We welcome him
'ofdl'tiy' INTO 'ne NUM- q ,"' f'''''' ~
ana h"tuet' "ofA'i cas- y humans "a '"'''
ana hole ne viii nave os''s' va" =" Pr"
tors luck =
- alals Is now Lighted at night WITH
: = wac mas ,'g4''
e" 'ta " IA = y go
sa far d,wne,st
Inc peneer'"e county convention
OF Androseasg'n County, was o' the Doug
las stripe and Tor the war and the mon, and
officers
-ReAd The speech MADE y MI PteA'h-
Son at the Republican, State Convention. II
viii he found on the OUTSIDE d tins issue OF
tie -ims''5aa.
oaf,..z. CT. :, ........;#. -,
ne" rs'' -. eo''l'''ss = -, -, Ia
al ,"' guy - - ~ - '''''' '''' : wa ~,
P'9'''A" ~ A'''
Bat one pafcr in Maine slppo,tsi
breckenridge last tai asain,. Douglas. AM
now taers ar. bu. I've that follow his teach.
in.s.