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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-05-30
Five Battles Fought Between Winches'
ter and williamsport.
THE ENEMY FOUR TO OUR ONE,
Our Supply Train Mostly Saved.

WASHINGTON, May %.
The following was received ut tho War
Department at II p. NJ:
wnuANspoRr, May % p. NJ.
To The President:
have the honor to report the safe arrival
of my command at this place last evening,
a. 10 o'clock, and the passage OF the 9th
corps across the river to-day, with compare
lively bur little loss.
The loss Of men in ipled, wounded and
missing, in the different combats in which
my command has participated since the
march from Strasburg on the morning OF the
9th inst. am unable now to report but
have great satisfaction in being able to rep
resent that, although serious, It is much less
than might have been anticipated, consider.
ing the very great disparity Of the forces en-
gagged and the long.maturcd plans Of the
enemy, which aimed at nothing less than the
capture of our force.
A detailed statement will DO forwarded as
soon rs possible.
Nv command encountered the enemy In q
constant succession of attacks, and in well
contested engagements, at Strasburg, Middle
town, Newton. ut point also between these
places, and at Winchester.
The force of the enemy was estimated ut
from $4,000 to 10000 men, with very strong
artillery and cavalry supports. My own
force consisted of two brigades, loss than
1000 strong. all told, 1900 cavalry, 10 Par
rott guns and six smooth borcs.
The substantial preservation of the entire
supply train is q source OF qualification. IL
numbered about 500 wagons, on o forced
march of SO miles, 35 miles Of which were
performed in one day, subject to constant at.
tack in front and rear and flank, according
to its position, by the enemy in full force,
the panics of teamsters, and the mischances
of % river passage OF more than 300 yards,
with slender preparations for ford and Terry.
lost not many more than so wagons. A
full statement of this loss will DO forwarded
forthwith.
Very great commendation is due to Capt.
s. b. Hallabird, Asst. Quartermaster. and
Capt. Z. G. Brc, kwith, for the safety Of the
tram.
Our troops are in good spirits, and occupy
both sides Of the river. n. p. BANKS,
Major Gen. Cong.
WASHINGTON, May q.
BY dispatches received at the War DEPART
ment. we learn that affairs are quiet in the
vicinity Of IIarper's Ferry.
A message from Gen. Banks, dated ono
o'clock this morning, says Capt. Coils, OF
the Zouayes do Antique, brought his COM
mand into Hancock, having had two killed.
A later dispatch from Gen. Banks says oil
was quiet at Williamsport.
PORTLAND, May q.
A private dispatch from the 10th Maine
regiment, Gen. Banks division, says that
regiment is across the river in Maryland, at
Williamsport. Officers all safe-5O men
missing.
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From Cen. Burnsido's Department.

FoprRrss MosRoR, Saturday, May q.
The Ellen s. Terry, arrived from Newbern
this afternoon with some thirty wounded
men.
The American flag was raised In Raleigh
some three or four days ago by tho citizens.
No particulars had been received. The news
arrived by flag Of truce.
On day before yesterday party consisting
of two companies Of North Carolina caval-
ry and one company Of infantry visited Swift
Creek, twelve miles from Newborn, where o
Union meeting had recently been held, and
arrested several Union men, taking them
away with them. One OF the men, who was
very loud IN his expression Of Union scnti-
ments. was taken into the woods by the enc
my, where his throat was cut, and where no
was afterward found by our troops.
A Reconnaissance was made 10 Clinton, ID
miles south of Newborn, a few days since.
The enemy's advanced pickets were found,
and sklrmish ensued. We lost our lieu
tenant and four priyates taken prisonen.-
We left nine ofthe enemy IS dead on the held,
ard took two prisoners.
The health and spirits Of the troops at
Newborn continue excellent.
Washington, N. c., has been occupied,
and newspaper started there by the troops.
BALTIMORE, May %.
The Old Point boat has arrived.
Our news letter has not yet come to hand.
IL Is reported that Gen. burnside has taken
Raleigh, n. u.
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Advance of Gen. Mcdowell.

NEw York. May q.
The Times adyices from Gen. McDowell's
army are highly important. 1t has crossed
the Rappahannock in full force, and yester-
day advanced eight miles beyond frcdericks
burg on one road, and Eve or six on another.
Tho rebels from the surrounding bills were
of course able to SEQ the movement, and in
their retreat destroyed the bridges behind
them, which will Of course tend to delay
McDowells progress somewhat.
A reconnaissance was made yesterday by
Gen. Mcdowell in person, which revealed
the presence OF no rebels, and no indications
were found of their having been in the ,icin-
ity in any force.
TheTrIbune's fredericksburg dispatch says
Gen. Mcdowell ordered reconnaissance in
force yesterday. The commanding officer
was told by Union men that no rebel force
could be found within thirty miles. None
was seen. The poor white people were re-
joiced to see our troops. AL the rich plant.
ers had left for Richmond.
Our men have rebuilt several bridges and
put up telegraph wires within ten miles Of
Fredericksburg.
Gen. Reynolds has been made Military
Governor Of that place.
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The Herald's Washington dispatch reports
that the 4tb Michigan regiment, in the recent
skirmish on tho Chickahominy, fought and
routed an entire rebel brigade.
Tho Mechanicsville bridge Is occupied by
our troops, and is only four miles FROM Rich
mond.
A Petersburg paper reports that on tho
10Th. eighteen OF the Monitors crew went
ashore at City Point, and were surprised BY
the rebels. Nine were made prisoners, and
the balance, who reached the boat and pulled
Tor the vessel, were shot. Eight were killed
and the other Loot an arm.
The Virginia Legislature has appropriated
S20O, 200 TO remove the women, children and
decrcPid persons from Richmond 70 place
OF safety.
The rebel army was encamped within
few miles Of Richmond.
Rebel accounts state that the Mayor Of
Vicksburg replied to the summons OF Cur
gunhoats, thar "Alssissippians never surrend-
cred"
Martial law is proclaimed in Charlestown,
and the papers and citizens are fearful Of .
surrender.
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GooDwiN AND. WmDER's GREAT NoRrIl
AMERICAN CRcUs.-This circus together with
Mrs. Dan Ricc's great show having received
the appreciation of the press all over the
country as being first class exhibition Of
this character, will exhibit at Saco, Factory
Island, on Tuesday June 10th.
Judging from the attractions offered by
this company the exceeding popularity Of
the circus will not suffer by their perior-
nance in this vicinity. To oil who wish to
witness feats of strength, graceful and beau
tiful gymnastic exercises. or bold and daring
borsemanship, Goodwin and Wildcr's Circds
presents attractions capable of fully satisfy
ing every desire.
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Miscellaneous Items.

e A four-inch plank, lO7 feet in length.
was recently turned out at saw mill in Ore
gon.
y A writer in the Argus advises the City
Fathers as matter Of revenue to the city,
to 60 to SHINING the dogs which are put out
of the way for non.payment OF license.
y Lieut.. Horace p. Pike, son of brother
Pike of the Augusta Age, had his left foot
carried away by cannon ball at the battle
of Williamsburg. He is now in Baltimore
under good care.
Y The 9TH Maine regiment, Col. Mason,
took an active part in the battle of Williams
burg. and it was highly complimented by
Gen. Mcclellan, who authorized the inscrip-
ton of Williamsburg" to BIO placed upon
the regimental colos, which is now being
done in Philadelphia, and not one even woun-
ded.
MAINE REGIMENTS IN ADVANCE TO RICHMOND.
The Sd, 4th, 9th, 7th and llth Maine regi-
ments are with the advance at Williamsburg,
the Cd and 9th at West Point, some forty
miles above Yorktown.
EFF. W. Guptil. Esq, Of Saco, has been
appointed and commissioned, by Maj. Gen.
Virgin. Orderly Sergeant, Acting Command
ing Officer, and Clerk, Of Company in
the third Division Of the Militia OF this
State.-Saco Democrat.
u The Lewiston Journal says that sever
III Of the Mills in that place are using India
cotton to some cxtent-,he Lincoln mill al.
most exclusively. by changes in the ma
chincry. it has been found practicable to use
this short staple.
81 The Washington correspondent ofthe
Baltimore Sun. usually very correct, says the
President has decided that the fugitive slave
law shall be enforced in the District Of Co
lumbia. Much agitation prevails in the low
or counties Of Maryland in regard to the
shelter afforded in the District to fugitiyes
from that vicinity.
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RepuIse OF Gen. Banks.
FEpERALFoRcE4ooo -REBELFoRcE
10000 to $4,000.

A special dispatch to tho Boston Journal
under date Of 25th inst, states that our ar-
my was driven back from Winchester by a
greatly superior force Of the enemy, which
is estimated at from 10000 to $4,000.
Our force consisted Of only two small brig
ades, numbering less than 1000 men, yet
they held tho enemy in check for four hours,
and when forced to retreat they did 50 in
good order.
The rebel citizens Of Winchester fired on
our troops as they passed through that town.
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For the Union and Journal,

ORDINATION AT CAFE NEDDIcS.- OnThurs.
day of last week, Mr.. b. F. Lawrence was
ordained as pastor Of the Baptist church.
Reading scriptures and prayer by Rev. Cyrus
Case, Wells; sermon and concluding prayer
by Rev. w. II. Smaller, ID, d., Portland ;
ordaining prayer by Rev. Gideon Cook, Ken.
nebunk; charge to the candidate by Rev. E.
Worth. Kennebunk hand Of fellowship by
Rev. NJ. j. Prescott, Kennebunkport; ad.
dress to the church and people by Rev. A.
X. Potter. South Berwick; benediction by
the candidate. Con-.
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NEW PAPER IN PoRTLAND.-We have re-
ceived the Prospectus of new daily and
weekly paper to be published in Portland
the daily to be called the Portland Daily
Press, the weekly to DO called the Maine
State Press. John 7. Gilman, Of the Bath
Times and Joseph b. Hall of the Aroostook
Herald, Editors. N. A. Foster and Co. pub
fishers. The paper is to give generous sup,
port to the administration Of Abraham Lin
coin. We wish il entire success.
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Cen. UaIieck's Army.

A large portion OF the Army OF the South
west, under the command OF Gen. Curtis,
has been detached from that corps, and sent
TO reinforce General IIalleck. Gen. Ash
both's division arrived at Cape Girardeau on
Tuesday last en- route to Pittsburg Landing.
Gen. Siegel passed through Cincinnati, on
Monday, on his way to join the great West
ern army, and Gen. Rosencnnz went up the
river two or three days before. II is UNDER
stood that the latter has been appointed to
take command OF the late Gen. Smiths d.
vision. Major Slemmer Of Fort Pickens
fame, has joined Gen. McCook's division VI
Gen. Buell's army corps.
A correspondent of the Cincinnati Ga
zette, under date Of before Corinth, May IL,
says:
These advances are small enough daily,
when you come to count up the actual miles
of progress but they involve not little
work. IIalleck says in his lectures on milit-
airy topics, that 80 great army should always
have nj least two or three main roads to adj
vance upon" Here we have three, but tho
necessity OF extending our lines so rs to OPP
pose I'm unbroken front from right To lett to
II
q watchful enemy, complete even more
Hardly division makes movement that We
90 not cut new road for 1t through the
woods, with bridges for the rayines, and long
lines of corduroy for the swamps. Even
brigades require short roads OF to the left or
right of their division road, 80 rs TO let them
into their placcs in the line and thus tho
whole country Il reticulated with net work
Of roads ,hat would nu,zle the most skilful
-. ,h., oyor .oIcn,,,ed tr;anyulation
e"s'sn;o ,.,s I'M ,LaaI~i;,a
" ''''sN "
The report Of the evacuation of Fort
Wright ON the Mississippi river, prove. to
be one OF those annoying lies for which tho
government makes itself responsible by its
pretended regulation Of the telegraph. Last
Wednesday morning our troops again opened
FIRE upon the fort. and the attack was yigor-
ously returned from tho fort.
r.., u,..,..,,,,.
will,
We have intelligence FROM Vicksburg.
Miss, that the neet OF Com farrsgut saa
arrived in front OF that city ana demanded
the surrender OF the place to his authority.
His demand was refused. a 'ickso"rg pa
per OF Tue io'n nY. -, ,,.. :. aJv;.s of
Gen. smith. In advance Of the approaching
conflict with the enemy"
,.y...,.u.
WASHINGTON, May 20.
John A. Hedriek has been conhrined a'
collector at Beaufort, n. Z. s
Gen. Mcclellan telegnphs 20 the oeei.'a.y
Of War that the battle Of Hanover Dour'
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KIND WoRps.-Kind words! how cheap,
indeed, and yet how very dear. Kind words
are Heavens sweet Angel messengers. So is
Herrick Aliens Gold Medal Saleratus eartbs
sweet messenger to all who love good, nice,
light, white Biscuit. You had better throw
your -four away, and so hungry. rather than
use any other. Call for Herrick Aliens and
have no other 1t is as harmless Us four
Try it. Most everybody sellsis. Depot liz
Liberty Street.
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Gen. Banks Omciai Report.
HEADQUARTERS, MARriSsBuRG, !
MAY 25-9.40 p. Nj.


To Hon. E. NJ. Stanton, Sec. Of War:
The rebels attacked us this morning at
daybreak in great force. Their force was es.
timated at $4,000, consisting Of Ewcll's and
Jackson's divisions.
The fire Of the rickets began with the
right. and was prolonged by the artillery UNI
til the lines were fully under fire on both
sides. The left wing stood firmly, holding
its ground well, and tho right did tho same
for some time, when two regiments broke
their lines under the fire Of the enemy.
The right wing fell back, and were ordered
to withdraw, and the troops passed through
the town in confusion. They were quickly
reformed on tho other side and continued
their march in good order to Martinsbnrg,
where they arrived at $40 p. NJ, distance
Of % miles.
Our trains are in advance, and will cross
the river in safety.
Our entire forcc engaged was less than
1000. consisting Of Donnelly's brigade. with
two regiments Of cavalry under Zen. Hatch
and two batteries Of artillery.
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Fremont. Dcpartmen.

NKw YORK, May q.
Tho Tribunc's special dispatch says the
victory of Col. Crooks command. ut Lewis
burg, in Western Virginia, heretofore report
ed, was the result Of very hard fight with
a superior force. The enemy left 80 dead
and &C wounded. 100 Of them were made
prisoners, including 1t. Col. Finney, Major
Edgar, and other officers. They also carried
Of many dead and wounded. Our loss was
IL killed and GO wounded.
The citizens Of Lewisburg shot some OF our
wounded men in the street, as they were 60
ing to the hospital.
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PEoPLE's CONVENTION. - The Democratic
State Committee who represent that wing of
the Democratic party known in this State as
Jameson Democrats" have issued call
for a peoples convention" to DO held in
Bangor June Goth.
This call embraces those "who are in favor
Of sustaining the President and the Govern
ment in oil constitutional measures, and our
army and navy in their heroic efforts, tosup-
press the rebellion, to yindicate the constitu-
ton, and to maintain the Union"
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Large Rebel Army IN his Rear.
WASHINGTON. May 25.

WASHINGTON, May %.
The enemy under Gems. Ewell and John
son, with q superior force, gave battle to
Gen. Banks this morning, at daylight, at
Winchester. Gen. Banks fought them six
hours, and then retired in the direction of
Martinsburg, with what loss is not known.
The enemy are, it is understood. advancing
from Winchester upon Harpers's Ferry. Our
troops are being rapidly reinforced.
Rumor saws that Gen. jackson is advanc.
ing to the support Of Ewell and johnson.
and there are also reports that there Is still
another force behind him. Prompt means
have been taken to meet the emergency, II
truly reported.
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Hon. CrRus GoRpoN.-Hon. Cyrus Cor
don, formerly Mayor Of this city, died at his
residence on the "Pool road" last Saturday
morning. Mr.. Gordon long enjoyed the con-
fidence of his iellow-citizens, having served
them many years in the capacity of Assessor
or Selectman previous to the time when a
city charter was granted to the town, after
which he served two years as Mayor of our
city. Mr.. Gordon's funeral was attended
last Sabbath by large concourse Of his fell
low-citizens. lie was man Of strict and
answering integrity, and his loss is greatly
felt in this city. His disease was consump-
ton. But a few days before his death he
was attacked with a difficulty on the brain.
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y The Secretary Of War has issued an
order taking military possession Of all the
railroads in the United Stat&, and giving
precedence to the carrying Of troops and
munitions of war over all other business.
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AccIpESr.-Mr. John Moody one OF the
workmcn on Union Block, fell from the stag
ing in the hall last Tuesday and injured his
back and dislocated ono ankle. lie fell
about IL feet.
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NEw YoRK, May q.

Tho Tribune's correspondence from Bottom
Bridge, 23d inst, says intelligent contra
bands report the rebel army moving out Of
Richmond and northward to the Fair grounds,
some two or three miles out, on high plat
eau. that the position was being fortified,
and that they intended to give Us battle.
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OrrIcs.-A. Ansel, optician, WHO has re-
Gently been stopping in this city, has gone
to Kennebunk to offer his services to the peo-
pie there. So far rs We are able tojudgc,his
glasses give good satisfaction to all who have
tried them in this city.
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WASHINGTON. May 25.

w AshiNGIoN' h"y -o'
Dispatches received by the War Depart
ment state that Gen. Banks was attacked ut
Winchester this morning, and has fallen back
towards Martinsburg and liarper's Ferry
The enemy are reported to be in large force,
and many reports state that the rebel force
has left Richmond and moved North to take
the offensive.
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y We learn that the York County Bap.
tst Sabbath School Convention is to hold its
next meeting with the Baptist Church in So.
co, on Wednesday, June 4, at9 O'Clock A.
NJ. Full reports are expected from the
schools. and an essay is to DO read by Rev.
A. X. Potter. of South Berwick, to be fol-
lowed by free discussion.
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EDUCATION. call the attention of oil
to the notice in our advertising columns Of
the Educational Convention" to be held in
Saco. Let the teachers and friends of cdu-
cation in York County make this convention
one Of interest and profit.
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II On Tuesday of last week the barn OF
Mr.. John II. Perley. near Gray Corner, was
destroyed by FIRE, and with 1t fourteen head
of cattle, one horse and ono colt.
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STATE CONVENTION.

The Republicans and all other citizens oil Maine
who support the state and National Admini''ra'
lions will meet In Convention In
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HEADQUARTERS, BEYOND MARrISsBuRo, !
Nav OK AZ - NJ

A rebel prisoner captured this morning
rays the rebel force in our rear 10 to be
strengthened (; that their purpose Is to ente,
Maryland at two points, Harper's Ferry and
wilIiamsport. lie confirms all we have
heard in regard to the rebel force here: we
all passed the Potomac safe-men, trains and
oil. I think Of making march OF 80 miles
N. p. BANKS, Maj. Gen. Cong.
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GENERAL IzTEaaaIeEMcE.

Our loss was considerable, as was that Of
the enemy, but cannot now be stated.
We were reinforced by tho 10th Maine
regiment, which did good service. and reg
iment Of cavalry. N. p. BANKS,
Maj. Gen. Commanding.
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occasion, unless he also support its admins
tratiOn. Once more, let "Old York" iui-
ly represented.
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North. Newspapers are Invaluable to the
soldier in camp, and are very highly priced
by him.
suppose you have learned by telegraph,
ere this, that we have driven the rebels from
New Orleans and its approaches, and that
our troops now occupy that city. Gen. But
Ter and his forces are now on their way up
the Mississippi, and the next battle Of any
magnitude is expected to be at Vicksburs.
The result is not doubtful with us,
For conquer VIC must,
For our cause 1t Is just.
Mobile will, it is supposed, be the scene OF
the next operations. The expedition will
leave probably under command of Acting
Brig. Gen. F. S. Nickerson, of the l4th Me.
vols. Who can doubt of its success, with
him at its head and its leader? None out
here who know him. He is the right man
in the right place, which is not often the
case in military matters nowadays.
The routine of camp is the same every
where. Drill and be drilled is the order oil
the day. Our duties are not very arduous,
being now about four hours day devoted to
drill. Saturday afternoon there is not any
drill. and the boys 50 a.fshing. There is
any quantity Of sea trout TO DO caught here,
and we have plenty Of fish to eat.
The health of the troops is not so good rs
it ought to be for troops in an active cam
paign. The climate does not appear to suit
most men from the North. Dysentery and
diptheria seem to be the prevailing diseases
at this island. It is very hot at noon. and
cool and damp at night, and it appears to
invite those complaints and the men do not
take care of themselves so well as they have
been accustomed to at home, hence they arc
more liable to sickness.
Porters mortar feet is now coming into
the harbor, and this indicates n speedy move
upon some rebel stronghold we think Mo-
bile is the place in view.
The steamship Harriet Lane and Clifton
arrived last night. Contrabands are arriving
in large numbers.
Capt. L. ii. Hubbard of the l4th Mainereg-
iment, has resigned on accountof his health,
and his resignation takes effect in June. AT
present Capt. Hubbard is in command OF the
prison ship here, having on board a strong
detachment of troops in charge Of rebel pris'
oners. 1t is expected that he will leave for
home very soon, in charge OF prisoners, and
dispatches for the department at Washing
ton. He will return home with health some
what improved from what it has been. lie
leaves behind him the reputation of fear
less and efficient officer. Having been one of
his subalterns for the last four months, | very
much regret his loss to the company OF which
he was in command.
In conclusion, permit me to say to our
friends in old York county, that the health
of our company is quite fair, much better
than that Of any other company in the reSi-
ment. We hope soon to see the last spark
OF this rebellion extinguished; then, and
not till then, do we wish to return home.
Respectfully yours, +. A. s.,
Co. X, 18th Me. Reg.