The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-17

SOuuctl. OcCTttaIy VI Ctoso, h.Jese"s W.
eral and other distinguished percentages, VS.
tied Camp Abraham Lincoln. The 23d 18th
and 9th regiments were drawn up In line
to receive them. and subsequently they pass
ed in review before the Governor and his at.
PENDANTS. presenting handsome military dis
play.-Pren.
PRsESrAIIoS.-The members Of Co. K,
9th regiment. have presented their captain,
w. II. johnson. with an elegant sword. sash
and belt. This Is one OF tho best companies
at Camp Abraham Lincoln. The 9th will
leave for the seat Of war at an early day next
, week Press.
q Tho Hutchinsons gave one Of their
pleasing and patriotic musical entertainments
at City Hall last "Wednesday evening. They
sing for freedom.
Jusr COMPLAINT, ~ TguE.-Some OF tho
Orderly Sergeanu Of this State are complain
ing that after helm, promised compensation
for services by the Adjutant General. they
are now informed that they will only receive
pay for what they have disbursed for trans
portation. &C., Of recruits. While other
State officers arc holding easy births, ut
good salaries, We think these men should
not have the dues 10 we'll earned kept from
them. II they have been faithful.
= The Confederate navy Is said to con-
'ist Of nine steamers and gun.boats. The
Florida, Alabama and 100" leo called boz
cause she was built by the subscription Of
go British merchants,) are now at Mobile.
ABOLITION FACTORIES. One Of Gen. Pope's
officers who was taken prisoner and subjected
to the inhuman treatment Of the rebels, re-
ports that many sudden conversions, all tho
way from Brockinridgc Democracy to nnk
abolitionism. were made in these filthy pris-
ons.
- Geo. Z. b. Jackson, Esq, has been
appointed Assistant U. 5. District Attorney,
in place OF T. II. Talbot. Esq, resigned.
= Tho Eastport Sentinel states that
two young men, named Leighton and
Niahar, were drowned on Sunday last by tho
capsizing Of their boat dear CobscOok Falls.
They belonged In Pembroke.
II Longley. Garcelon & Covell, Of Lew
iston, have contract to furnish 10000 sets
Of infantry equipments. They employ SO
hands. The contract amounts to about $780,
600.
II The Houlton Times says eve have
had one Of the finest and most beautiful har-
vest seasons ever known in issection. Our
farmers rejoice in their well.fllcd store hous-
es."
FIRE.-The Skowhegan Clarion says "tho
dwelling house and shed belonging to Mr..
Samuel Burns. Jr., Of Madison. was totally
destroyed by fire on Tucrday evening last
The ere took from boiler in the she'd
Loss about $1,000. Insured for $3.50 in tho
Somerset Co. Mr.. Il, Loot all his furniture
except u small lot OF bedding.
y Allen Haincs. E-q., Of Portland, has
been appointed Railroad Commissioner, in
place OF Mr. Hooper, OF Biddeford, resigned.
= 1t Is stated that Gen. VIM. o. Butler,
the candidate for Vice President on the Cas-
ticket in 1913, has taken sides with the reb-
els in Kentucky.
q The Lewiston Journal says that tho
Androscossin and Bates Mills, Of that town,
are both at work on army duck, producing
about 10, 900 yards per diem.
= Col Rufus Ingalls,, Of this State, has
been promoted to Brigadier General OF Vol
unteers, on the Recommendation Of Gen. Nc
Clellan.
IIE,vY ISFASTRY.-Col. Atwood OF tho
9th regiment Of Maine volunteers weighs
2l5 lbs. ayoirdupois; Lieut.. Colonel Bean
weighs 235. and Surgeon Mason go. Tho
collective weight Of these three officers 10 ESQ
pounds.
= Tho Bangor Times says the soldiers at
Camp John Pope are committing nightly
depredations upon citizens in that vicinity.
It says they have carried OF bco.hives and
other property. Tho Times calls upon tho
officers to bring the uen under discipline.
gIt is said the commission to assess the
value OF the negroes emancipatcd in the Dis
trict Of Columbia. have employed negro
trader to fix the prices. The appropriation
will not cover half tho awards.
II II is reported that the nine months
regiments from Massachusetts, arc TO be sent
to North Carolina. They will make excel
lent ncghbors for South Carolina.
20 The Oxford Democrat mentions an ex-
pert little drummer lad only Elk years old.
Ills name is Pike, aud he Is o perfect little
Major.
~ The Cumberland County Cattle Show
was held at Bridgton the 18th and 10th inst.
CASSoS.-Mcssrs. Hinckley, Williams &
Co., Boston, are to cast 80 heavy guns for
Government. A firm in Portsmouth have Q
contract for similar number.
y Boots are worth $50 pair in Savan-
nah, Ga. Flour is worth $40 per barrel,
and the supply limited.
y Browns sugar house In Portland Is