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Tho District OF Columbia FREQ.

In another column viii be found the Pres
idents message approving the act abolish
ing slavery in the District of Columbia. 1t
will be seen from perusal Of this message
that the act might have included provisions
rendering it more satisfactory to him. What
those provisions are he does not state. Ger
tain it is, the object Of the act-the aboli-
ton Of slavery in the District Of Columbia,
was fully approved by the President. He
saw fit to leave mattersof expediency to Con-
gress. The following extract from speech
delivered by the President August %, 1858,
may explain those "matters within and about
this act which might have taken course or
shape more satisfactory" to his Judgment
Judge Douglas at that time asked Mr.. Lin
coin question relating directly to the abo-
lition Of slavery in the District Of Columbia,
in answer to which Mr.. l.. used the follow
ing language: "In relation to that, have
my mind very distinctly made up. i should
be exceedingly glad to see slavery abolished
in the District of Columbia. I believe that
Congress possesses tho constitutional power
to abolish it. Yet, as member Of Congress
should not with my present views, be in ia
yor Of endearoring to abolish slavery in the
District of Columbia, unless it should be on
these conditions: First, that the abolition
should be gradual Second, that 1t should be
on vote Of the majority Of qualified voters
in the District; and Third, that compensa
ton should be made to unwilling owners.
There are but few people in the loyal
States who will not rejoice that the national
capital is free, however, they may doubt the
property Of the present legislation. But it
is difficult to understand how Congress could
omit to act after its approval the Presidents
emancipation message. II emancipation to
small or great extent is really to take place,
it is but proper that the beginning should
be IN the District of Columbia. The exam
pie is set. we shall see the result.
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Miscellaneous Items.

y We copy the following from General
Benhams Official report Of the attack on Fort
Pulaski:
"Capt. Macarthur, Of the 9Th Maine regi'
ment, being highly praised by different OFF,
GERS who witnessed his succes Iful management
Of his men at the batteries, deserves my com.
mendation."
Llewellyn G. Estes, Of Oldtown. has been
appointed LIST Lieutenant Of Co. A, cavalry
regiment.
= The llth Maine, Col. Caldwell, is, we
learn at the mouth of Warwick river, q po-
sltion in advance, and Of great danger and
responsibility.
Gems. Berrys, Jameson's and Towards
brigades are in the same Observation-Disclosures
two former in Hcintzleman's corps, and the
latter in Summers.
y Col. Rich of the 9th Maine regiment
is under arrest, and will undoubtedly be dis
charged from tho service. The regiment is
now under the command Of Lieut.. Col. Bis
bee, and Is doing remarkably well.
q The Senate has confirmed Col. John
G. Caldwell, Of the llth Maine regiment, to
DO Brig. General Of volunteers.
q DR.. James Sawyer, Of this city, has
been appointed medical examiner Of recruits
for this section Of the State.
An EIrRA.-This week we send our read
crs the Union and Journal Extra. containing
the Public Laws Of the State Of Maine
passed by the forty.frst Legislature, A. d.
1862. The attention Of those interested in
agriculture is called to the act entitled Gan
act to obtain certain statistics relative to neat
stock, sheep, swine, and agricultural prod.
ucts."
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THE EIGrru MAINE AT foRr PuLAsKI.-Th,
sth Maine regiment, Col. Rust, bore con
spicuous part in the bombardment Of For
Pulaski. A shot from their battery is sale
to have cut of the rebel flag. staff in the for
soon after the opening Of the fire. The eff
fectiveness Of the firing Of a battery Of Par
rot guns manned from Capts. McArthur''
and Boynton's companies, and l3.inch
mortar battery FROM Capts. True's, ueming'
ways and Hutchins' companies. is especially
commended. Col. Rust had the honor to be
designated to receive the unconditional sur.
render Of the rebel commander, and Gen.
Benham ordered the colors OF the regiment
to be the FIRST raised over the fort, in compli.
ment to the gallantry and superior behavior
Of that battalion during the fight. Capt.
Macarthur of Co. l, and Serg. Samuel Gould
Of Co. ID, assisted in hosting the Gags which
now wave in triumph over this conquered
stronghold Of secession.
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FAr.-As culinary preparation, Her
rick Aliens Gold Medal Saleratus is intdRi-
be. 1t has great advantages over yeast fer
pentation, and will make twenty-five pounds
more Bread or Biscuit from the same barrel
OF -four, and much better. 1t retains all the
glutinous starch and sugar that is in the
-four, and from two and-a-half pounds Of
hsur will make three and-a.half pounds OF
Bread or Biscuit, while the same quantity
by yeast fermentation, will make only a tri-
ae over three pounds, and require more than
twice the quantity of shortening, besides be-
ing much more unhealthy. Try it, and be
convinced.
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Gen. Banks Columns.

According to dispatch from Gen. Bank,
to the War Department, on Thursday last,
jackson Is now located ut Stannardsville,
across the mountains, nearly opposite Harri-
sonburgh.
Jackson's retreat from the valley has had
beneficial effect upon the volunteers and
drafting men OF Rockingham and the sur
rounding counties. Large numbers OF them
are daily coming into our lines and deliver.
ing themselves up. Il Is stated that humid
reds Of them are now in Massamilten Noun
tain. hiding from Ashby's scouts. and only
awaiting an opportunity to escape and claim
protection from Gen. Banks.
Deserters from Ashby's militia report him
as making very slow progress toward Cor.
louisville, and that 800 militia have deserted
since his escapade.
jackson is resting on the east side OF the
Shenandoah, with his whole force, about lG
miles hence. His scouts frequently make
dash on our pickets. One Of the latter wa,
killed this afternoon. The spongy nature Of
the the soil prevents our advance.
A telegram, dated Harrisburg. April q
says:
Yesterday tho pickets of Col. Donnelly's
brigade, stationed 8 miles hence on the Cor.
louisville road, were attacked bya large force
Of Ashby g rear guard, and driven back. One
man, belonging to a Penn. regiment, wa'
killed, and three wounded.
The reserve Of the 10th regiment and q
section OF Hamilton's battery then advanced
and repulsed the rebels. They retreated to
the woods. where several of our shells burs,
In their midst. A wagon was seen carrying
of the dead and wounded.
Owing TO the horrible state Of the road
between tho town and Donnelly's encamp.
ment, and the impossibility Of forwarding
him supplies, Donnelly was ordered to take
up new position near town, until the roads
are in better condition.
In the other departments nothing Of unu.
sual importance has transpIred. Active
preparations are going on at Yorktown and
Pittsburg Landing for coming conflicts. The
Union forces are making good progress at oil
points.
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9eatbs.

In this city, 2lst ult., Seth Albert. son Of
Seth Gordon, aged year, months and 3days
In this city, 10Th ult., Mrs. Eleanor Akin.
son, aged 60 years and 10 months.
In Lebanon, 18th ult, Miriam B., wife Of
DR.. John 3. Parker, and daughter Of Hon. y.
A. Wood. aged n years.
In Kennebunkport, 22d ult., Clara A., only
daughter Of Capt. Robert Towne. aged 10 years
and D months.
Mournfally toll the bell
Gently bear earth 10 earth
Solemnly chant the knel.
Death claims amortAl birth.
Virgins, strev early flowers.
Plueked from snow In sprngj
Emblems az her sad hours
Smiling while whitening.
She was gentle one
Pure As Q serAphs tearJ
Too poon her task was done
Born but 10 disappear.
Low chant her requiem
Close DER her breast the cod
Angels teach her your hymn,
While uinging her way 70 God. 49,
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Nep Orleans Surely in our Hands-Refred
of the Rebels fo,card Jackson.
ro,,vvs. Moxpor. Anril %.

FORTRESS MONROE, April 20.
Hon. E. NJ. Stanton, See'y Of War:
Tho following appears in the Richmond
Dispatch Of the 18th inst:
"The fearful state Of suspense in which this
city has existed for two or three days has Of
last ended. New Orleans Is in possession oil
tho enemy. 1t was evacuated by Gen. Low.
ell, who has removed his forces to Camp
Moore, on the jackson railroad.
(Signed) Jous Z. Wool, Maj. Gen.
Later advices 60 to show that the fall oil
New Orleans is the universal theme Of dis
cussion throughout the South. The newspa-
pers all speak in dismal strain.
The Richmond Dispatch says when the
enemy's feet arrived opposite the city and
demanded its surrender. Gen. Lowell fell back
to Camp Moore, after destroying the cotton
and stores.
Forts jackson and st. Philip, according 10
rebel sources, are still in good condition and
in their hands.
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sALUrAroRY.
L. A. PuiLBRIcX

From the above il will be seen that, with
this number Of the USIoS AND JOURNAL, its
business management and editorial control
have been placed under the care Of the under
signed. In entering upon these duties we
deem it proper to say a few words to the
readers Of this Journal.
Deeming the political principles Of that
class Of statesmen whose views have hitherto
been advocated by this paper sound and sub
ssryient to tho really true interests of this
country, and indicating the correct policy to
be pursued in the administration of State
and National affairs, we shall, ON all proper
occasions, continue to advocate the same
These principles are too well known by the
readers of the UNION AND JOURNAL to require
any enumeration at this time.
Alta period like the present in our histo-
nv, we believe il to DO the duty Of every ci;i-
zen TO give to the constitutional authorities
his active sympathy and support. Threat
ened Us the very existence Of our Govern
ment now is by instruction within, and
menaced by foreign nations without, the
present Administration is rightiully entitled
70 receive from every one the kindest regard
and most jealous cooperation in successfully
carrying out its present domestic policy
TO the end that the nation may be preserved
one and entire at home, and respected in the
future, as in the past, abroad. Laying aside
all differences Of opinion, we shall always
endeavor to do full justice to all classes of
men who aid, with patriotic zeal, the public
authorities in this particular.
We shall, in the weekly issues Of the US-
ION AND JOURNAL, present to its readers as
full q record Of the news as its columns will
allow. Especially, we shall aim to give all
matters of this kind concerning the people Of
this State, having particular regard to that
portion in which our subscribers principally
reside.
1t may be proper to state that our connec-
ton with the paper is but temporary, and
viii eiO'e on the return Of Capt. COwAS from
his present pos, Of duty.
A word personal, and we submit the pa
per, as continued under our supervision, to
the consideration Of generous public. We
enter upon our present dutie. wi,hou, e,,..
ricnce in the management Of public print,
but hope, by strictly attending to the par,
assigned us. and carefully studying the wants
Of the patrons and friends Of the USios AND
JouxSAL, to merit their continued favor and
support. q. H. HAYES.
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NEw Wooden MILL.-The North Berwick
company are rebuilding their wooden mill al
North Berwick. The old mill was burned
the second day Of last November. Tho new
mill is to be 100 feet long and Al wide, and
three stories high. The new structure will
be a decided improvement upon the old. 1t
is to be made Of brick; and machinery with
all the modern improvements will be put in
to it. The Company intend to have the mill
ready for operation as soon as next October
or November.
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9Th, to purchase q Steam Fire Engine, b in
definitely postponed.
Voted, That the Fire Wardsns DO Q COM
nittee 70 build sufficient Hook and Ladder
House on the land on Free Street belonging
to the town.
Voted, That tho sum Of twelve hundred
dollars be appropriated for the purpose OF
building q Hook and Ladder House and that
the Treasurer DO authorized to hire that sum
on the credit Of the town and pay over TO the
COMMITTEES 20 much as may bs necessary for
building said House.
IL will be seen BY notice In our advertising
columns that another town meeting 10 called
to meet next Saturday, to go II the town will
reconsider portion Of the doings Of last
Wednesday.-Saeo Democrat.
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Tue ENROLLED MILITIA IN BrDDEroRD.-
The committee appointed to enrOl.tho able
bodied men in this city, according to the pro-
visions Of the net of the last Legislature,
have completed their duties. The following
shows the number in each ward
Ward l-l04; Ward 2-l52; Ward 3
1856; Ward 4--l54; Ward 5-ll5; Ward
6-l3S; Ward 7-l53. Total, 072.
The City Council have transacted no bust
ness the past week.
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DR.. MORSE. OF PORTLAND,

Well known for his successful treatment OF Co.'S
sungiien, CafarrA. xsfApa BrossAii,s. and ell dis
eases Of the TAyoaf and LEsys by Medical lnhala.
tion with q view 20 the accommodation Of his nu-
merous patients and others DESTROYS 10 consult him
be al the Biddeford House. BIddeford The fy6 Yri-
Say in each month hereafter until further no.ice.
ff stormy on Friday. Dr. NJ. will be ut Ciddeford
the next day, Saturday, " pleasant.
lie also treats ali female comp iants For .fsiiiso
Of ths Womb" and "LsueorrAaa" he has sovcr.
elgn remedy. feb. 2l-su
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Gbe dMar.
N. ORLEANS CAPTURED!
COTTON & STEAMBOATS,
BURN Z d!
GREAT CONSERVATION
AMONG THE INHABITANTS.

The great event OF the week in relation to
the war is the capture Of New Orleans
Major Gen. Wool sent dispatch. dated April
"a, stating that the Norfolk Day Book ro-
ported heavy bombardment Of Fort Jack.
son. on the Mississippi river.
The Richmond Examiner Of the odd ult.
said that the bombardment Of the forts below
New Orleans continued the whole Of Satur-
day.
We give the dispatches announcing its cap
ture in full.
FORTRESS MONROE, April q.
To Hon. E. NJ. Stanton, See'y Of War:
A fugitive black, just atVlyed from Ports
mouth, brings the Petersburg Express Of yes
terday, which contains the following dis
patch:
MoBrLE, April 25.
The enemy passed Fort jackson at o'cl'k
Yesterday morning. When the news reached
New Orleans tho excitement was boundless.
Martial law was put in force. and business
was completely suspended. All the cotton
and steamboats, excepting such as were neccs-
sary to transport coin, ammunition, &c. were
destroyed. At | o'clock to-day the operator
babe us goodbye, saying that the enemy had
appeared before the city. This is the last we
know regarding the fall. viii send partic.
ulars rs soon as they can be had.
The negro bringing the above reports that
the rebels have two iron.clad steamers nearly
com pleted. and that II Is believed the Merri.
mac will come out tomorrow.
(Signed JOHN Z. Wool.
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Y Mr.. John ii. Ferguson, Of Eliot, il
missing, and it is thought that he was
drowned near the Portsmouth navy yard on
Monday night. II had been the intention to
take out the dry dock at IL o'clock on that
night, and it is thought that Mr.. Ferguson,
who was employed upon the yard, had not
ascertaincd that the order had been counter
manded. The sentry heard some one coming
over the bridge, and on challenging heard
the reply, sits me-" On again challenging
him, he replied playfully, you'll know
when get there" The draw Of the bridge
was up, as usual, and bar was placed across
the walk to prevent foot passengers from fall.
ing into the river; but he either stopped
down and passed under the bar, or climbed
over it, rs he fell the next moment into the
water, and was carried away by the swift
current. The night was intensely dark, and
it was impossible to save him. Hewas about
26 years Of age.-Ports. Jour.
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Spetial Wotifes.

cure one Of Dr. Ginords Manuals. which srs % DO
had free OF charge by applying to Philip Lee. Ioe
William Street, New York. An assortment Of his
ford. Me, &. g. Mitchell. Saco. Men. B. Burr d
Co.. wholesale, Boston, Mas. w. 7. PHILIPPE whole
sale, Portland.
Philip Lee, Proprietor. i36 William s., New
York, who will send you . manual free. Bee that
each boz has his nAme-Priee Is cents per box
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Sf(arriagss.

In Ssco, 10th ult., by Rev. J. 7. @. Nichols,
Mr.. Stephen futile, Jr., Of Saco, and Miss Eu-
nice G. Webster, of Cape Elizabeth.
In North Berwick, 10Th ult, Mr.. Edwin W..
Sargent and Miss Prsncena Littlehsld, both OF
North Berwick.
In North Berwick, 10Th ult., by Elder VIM.
Quint, Mr.. John Y. witherell, Of Monmouth,
and Miss Sarah johnson. Of North Berwick.
In North Berwick, 9Th ult, by the same,
Mr.. George Buffum, Of North Berwick, and
Miss Almira Philbrick. Of Epson, N. ii.
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Lost at the Fire!

Atthe ere In Union Block Mercunai b.
romster belong to Us, Of Timby's make, ssvsd
from the 6re, WAS Afterwards mislaid. II wss
cassd In maple case about three feet long
We also lost two or three cushioned once chairs,
several valuable models, and yariou: other ar
ticles. A suitable reward will b paid for thsr
return. SHAW CLAnn.
i9tf City Building.
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Morrel,s Ready Relief,

Which Is sure to give relief In cases Of Pain and
InnapAtIon, such rs rheumatism, Rrysipelah sore
Eyes, Burns, sprains and DIPTHERIA.
Please read the following,
Mrs. Lydia Osgood. OF Gardiner. says that she
,praIned her wrist some weeks since, and when she
APPLIED Morrelrs Ready relief II was much SWELL
ed very core and 90 stiff that she could not cloeo
her angets, but In a.een minutes II WAS nee RON
ali those complaints, and she could close her In
gers.
Gardiner, May, 1853,
Sold at DIR. Stevens, Biddeford. and q, X. Pat.
tens, Saco. "i y
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GENERAL MFEazIGRNcR.

after desperate naval engagement, In which
one vessel was sunk ana several badly dam.
aged. Il Il supposed that the Federal loss Il
very heavy. The rebel loss was GO killed
and 1874 wounded. The engagement lasted
part Of two days. The Fedenls took pos
session Of the city without struggle.
On Friday the rebel force evacuated the
city, after destroying all the steamers they
had no use for. They took with them the
greater part Of the military stores In the city,
The Union citizens were very jubilant. Thu
rebel strength at Fort Wright Is stated By
intelligent deserters at 5000 men, under Zen
Villipique, who has not been superseded q
reported. They have seven batteries, mount
ing 26 guns.
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~ From accounts NO have received from
Virginia in relation to the Maine cavalry,
that regiment takes decidedly high rank
for the efficiency Of It's organization and tho
character and conduct Of its officers and men.
Co. I, recruited in this county. has been &C.
lected as body guard to Gen. Abercrombie,
and detailed for that purpose. This compa-
nv was ut warrcnton Junction from the
last reliable information.
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TIL, Confession. L Experience Of an Invalid.
Publ,shod for tho Benefit

Published for tho BENEFIT
and a. . warning and . caution 20 young men who
suffer from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay,
&c supplyiny at the same time the means Of Self.
Cure Byone who has cured himself after being
put 10 great expense through medical imposition
and quackery. by enclosing . postpaid addressed
envelope, SINGLE COPIES may be had Of the author.
SITHINIEL MAYFAIR, Esq. Bedford. Kings
Co., Y. lyria
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"A. Ansell, optician, is at the Bidde-
lord House, as win be seen BY his advertise
mens' From the high manner in which he
recommended by persons in the Eastern
part OF this State, we judge rare chance is
offered to all those in need Of glasses to have
them fitted to their eyes upon scientific prin.
eiples.
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MEXICO. Dispatches from Mr.. Corwin,
our Minister in Mexico, express the opinion
that Spain intends to rcconquer Mexico and
establish there monarchy, and will effect u
X France will aid in the design.
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HEADQUARTERS or THE
DEPARTMENT or TIE RAPPAHASNocK

HEADQUARTERS or THE
DEPARTMENT OF TIE RAPPAHASSocK,
April q, 1862. }
Hon. E. NJ. Stanton, See'y of War:
l have just returned from the camp opPo-
site Fredericksburg. was told the Rich.
mond Examiner of the Goth has been received
in town, announcing as follows:
"New Orleas taken Great destruction oil
property, cotton and steamboats,! Steam
boats enough saved to take away the ammu-
milton. Great CONSERVATION OF the inhsbit-
ants :"
(Signed) IRVING Mcdowell,
Major General.
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ARRzR, DEFezzD TO AGRICULTURE, RezlzHcB. AND

HousE.-Mr. Vallandighain OF Ohio, Of
fered o resolution asking the President Tor
copies Of the correspondence held between
the French and our governments, receives
within the last two months, relative 70 tho
troubles in America. Referred TO the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr.. Aldrich Of Mimi, from the Committee
on Indian Affairs, reported bill authorizing
a treaty with the Indians of Utah. with Q
view to purchasing their territory. Referred
to the Committee Of the Whole.
The House resumed the consideration OF
the con6scation bill.
Mr.. Lovejoy, OF ILL.,, mado speech to the
effect that either slavery or the republic must
perish, and denied that slavery had any rec
ignition in the Constitution. Il was their
right and duty to destroy slavery.
Mr.. Roscoe Conklin spoke in favor OF .
confiscaton bill. The whole subject was
then refeared to special committee Of seven.
Mr.. Walton of VI, introduced bill re.
lating to treason in the rebellion. Referred
TO the select committee.
The House went into Committee OF the
Whole on the bill for making appropriations
for the widows and Legal heirs OF volunteers.
Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, April Is.
SENArE.-Mr. Sherman presenteda resolu.
ton Of the Legislature Of Ohio concerning
the rebel prisoners at Columbus, saying that
the feelings Of the loyal people Of Ohio are
outraged by the fact that the rebel prisoners
are allowed to retain their slaves by Colonel
Moody, thus practically establishing slavery
in Ohio.
Mr.. Wilson of Massachusetts, said he would
call the matter on Monday.
Mr.. Coyode introduced bill to amend
the act of April 30. 1870, and said that he
should, when the bill was undey considera-
ton, move to refer 1t and oil the other bills
concerning the punishment Of rebels and con.
6scation Of property to select committee oil
FIVE.
The bill for line of steamships from San
Francisco to Shanghai with subsidy Of hall
million annually was passed-26 against
l6.
Mr.. Wade introduced bill concerning
private actions against public officers. Re.
ierrcd to the Judiciary Committee.
Adjourned to Monday.
HousE.-The bill appropriating six mil
lions of dollars for the payment OF bounties
to widows and legal wives Of volunteers dy-
ing in the service, was taken up.
The report of the select Committee on
government contracts and the annexed reso-
luton was taken up. and after short dis.
cussion adjourned to Monday.