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diencc was great. and tremendous spplause
was ELECTED. Then follow In rapid succer.
sion the Ellsworth Zouaves-the different
regiments embarking for the battle6eld-tho
towns and cities Of Secessia-which, together
with laughable foaging scenes, and terrific
battle views, keep the eyes in state Of de-
light md wonder, the mind full OF interest
and awe. We seldom critieise 70 closely
works Of this kind, but We take pleasure In
recommending this exhibition to our friends
as one deserving the most liberal patron.
age. Nor would we forget to speak Of the
other features of the entertainment. Mr..
Rufus Somerby. the eminent lecturer Of this
painting, acquitted himself In truly able
manner. We have frequently heard him on
other subjects, which we thought no han
died in pure oatorical style-but wo
must say the subject which he now treats
reflects greater credit on him as an orator
than any preceding one. We were also
charmed with the songs Of Lizzie Somcrby.
Her deep contralto voice was very fine, and
gave double effect to the descriptive pieces
she rendered so admirably during the even
ing. But we will not dwell longer on this
subject, but only say to the citizens ofSa-
lem, avail yourselves OF tbe chance at tho
earliest opportunity of seeing this magnif-
cent entertainment. Go early, II you wish
to procure good seat, which Is very desir-
able. Us the hall Is densely thronged at an
early hour.
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~ Pearsons Grand Historic Mirror ofthc
War, will open at the City Hall on Monday
evening June %. Our exchanges in different
sections Of the country fairly TEEN with en-.
comiums on this great work Of art. We
clip the following first rate notice from the
Salem Register.
TnE GRAND HIsroRIc MIRROR OF TnE War,
which has been exciting such Juror and adj
miration at Mechanic Hall for the past few
evenings, is most certainly q splendid work
of art, and at once impresses the mind oil the
beholder with how much can be described
successfully by the artists touch, and WIN
what truthfulness every particular can Do de-
scribed on canvas.
We took our seats in Mechanic Hall last
evening with the expectation OF witnessing
n fair. common Panoramic View but iro,n
the rising of the curtain on the first scene.
mn 10 Tho last view OF this superb Exhibition,
we were made spell.bound with interest and
enthusiasm. Never before have the citizens
of salem had an opportunity like this - Wit
ness one Of the finest paintings ever exhibit
cd In this city or elsewhere. We could not
epumeate the different scenes with which
this exhibition abounds, but would Just men.
ton some Of tho most exciting-such M tho
scene Of the glorious Seventh n. Y. Regi.
ment marching down Broadway, on the pres.
entation Of which the enthusiasm Of the au-
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June 10. 1862.

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10 fight us with minds free from all domestic
anxiety. what In Heavens name Is? The
old man has sent his sons to the wars with
feryent blessing on their heads. and his own
white but not honored head is nightly bowed
in blasphemous prayer for the success OF an
unholy cause the wife has girded her hus-
band Is sword to his side, and babe him smite
straight and deep whenever he nears loyal
heart I; and now emboldened by the unmerit-
ed tenderness showered around their DWELL
ings, they stand upon their thresholds and
spit upon the soldiers that guard them
Such q straining of the quality OF mercy,
question if the world ever before saw. III
the father needs protection, lot him summon
his sons to his side If the wife, her husband,
and let them proclaim their repentance for
the past, and make their good intentions inr
the future manifest by deeds. Before I'D
give guard under any other circumstances
10 the families of the men who are butcher.
ing our wounded soldiers on the feldt Id see
the rabbits burrowing in their fields, bats
building on their hearthstones, and owls
hooting frop their chimney.tops.
That we come to protect is falsehood.--
Il is not for the accomplishment OF any such
aesthetic task that the loyal North has pour
ed out its millions and its blood. We come
to conquer, to wipe out the debt Of ages to
teach these chivalrous gentlemen who bayo-
net helpless men on the battlefield that we
are neither fools nor mudsills; to crush out
the rebellion, and unfalter;ngly push the
work to its completion. Mercy to those who
ask il, protection where the repentant claim
it but our soldiers enlisted to march with
the sword in their hands, not an olive branch
in their mouth What wonder that the
wives and daughters of these men who are
fighting us to the bitter end despise US
liere we come. mighty with armies and ter
rible with banners but not to conquer, oh
no Simply to nourish and protect, and
show the South that we are right good fel-
lows, and chivalrous to bear arms but not
barbarous enough to use them.
Southerners have always thought MS fools,
and now they think us doubly 50. But yes
terday heard cream faced officer arguing
with an old beldame in her doorway; "My
good woman, we come to protect you and not
-" "Who asked your protectionY' she
shouted 81 hate you and We oil hate you. !"
did not pretend to be ferocious when
commenced this letter, but let any OF you
gentlemen who are comfortably reclining in
editorial easy chairs, come out in this villain
Gus, rebel.invested country and be shot at by
double.barreled shotgun, as you are peace
fully riding through the woods, composing q
Bucolc, perhaps, or thinking what shall be
the subject of your next letter, and then dip
your pen in rosewater and milk il you can"
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EVACUATION
OF FORTS PILLOW & RANDOLPH.
Everything Valuable Destroyed.
WASHINGTON, juno 8.

WASHINGTON, juno 8.
The following dispatch, written the day
before the Memphis battle, was autographed
from Cairo to-day, and was received at tho
War Department after those describing tho
ram engagement:
Orr. RANDOLPH. BELOW FoRr Pillow,
June s, via Cairo 9Th.
Hon. E. NJ. Stanton:
To my modification the enemy evacuated
Fort Pillow last night. They carried away
or destroyed every thing valuable. Early
this morning Lieut.. Col. Elicit and few
men in yawl wen, ashore. followed mme-
diately by Col. Fitch and party Of his com
mand. The gunboots then came down and
anchored across the channel.
proceeded with three rams IL miles below
the fort to point opposite Randolph, and
sent Lieut.. Col. Elicit ashore with flag Of
truce to demand the surrender Of the place.
Their forces had oil left In two Of their gun
boats only an hour or two before We APP
preached. The people seemed to respect the
flag which 1t. Col. Elicit planted.
The guns had been disnantled, and some
niles OF cotton were burning.
shall leave 1t. Col. Elicit here In fhe
and return Immediately to Fort
Pillow to bring on my entire force. Tho
people attribute the suddenness OF the evae-
uation 10 the attempt made night before LASS
to sink one Of their gunboats ut Fort Pillow.
like Pillow, is weak, and could
not have held out long against vigorous at
tack.
The people express desire for the rcstora.
ton of the old order Of things, though still
protesting to be secessionists.
(SigDed) CHARLES Elicit. JR.,
Col. Coming Ram Flotilla.
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The state Convention.

The Republican State Convention which
assembled in Portland the 9Th inst, pursu-
ant to the call Of the State Committee, was
large and enthusiastic body Of men. In
presenting the name Of Abner Coburn as
candidate for the Office Of Governor Of this
State, man of great business and executive
capacity is selected.
The resolutions adopted partako of tho
same patriotic and liberal character that
characterized the call under which the con-
vention assembled. They give firm and
generous support to the administration OF
Abraham Lincoln. And this is the surest,
and. we conceive. the only way to support
the Government against treason, in that full
and perfect manner, which is demanded at
the present time. Opposition to the Admin
i'tration is opposition to the government it.
self to greater or less extent. As to the
personal fitness Of Mr.. Coburn for the Office
of Governor of our State, We copy the fol-.
lowing from the Kennebec Journal:
Hon. ABSER CoBuRN by the people in Sep
TENDER to be made the successor of our pres
ent able and worthy Executive, is u gentle
man of superior qualifications for the Guber-
material Chair. Possessed OF strong good
sense, of tried integrity and Roman iirmness.
of large and varied experience, for many
years he has enjoyed the confidence and re-
spect of the large numbers OF his fellow cit
liens within the range of his extensive ac-
quaintance. Thoroughly understanding the
business and varied interests Of the State
there can be no doubt that his superior adj.
ministrative abilities will de rs successful Us
his election will be triumphant.
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On motion of Mr.. Bartlett Of Bangor, the
nomination of Mr.. COburn was made unani-
nous. Mr.. Coburn was not present, nor in
the city.
Through its chairman, Solomon Heath, the
Committee on Resolutions submitted the fol-
lowing:
Resoired, That we invite cordial and pa
triotic union OF the people OF Maine ON the
simple basis OF u generous support OF the
policy and principles that characterize the
Administration of Abraham Lincoln.
ResOlred, That the infamous rebellion in
the Southern States against the authority Of
the Union and the Constitution, now happily
waning in its proportions and its strength,
must be put down at any Gust of blood and
treasure, and that to this end the people Of
Maine pledge their lives, their fortunes and
their sacred honor.
Resolped. That the soldiers in the army
and the sailors in the navy Of the Union have
the sympathy and the support of the nation,
for whose lite they are calamity battling,
and that we cordially approve all measures
proposed by our State and National Govern
nents for their relief and their reward.
Resolved, That Hon. Israel Washburn, Jr.,
by the integrity, the ability, and the fidelity
with which he has discharged the duties Of
Chief Magistrate, has earned anew the res.
pect and confidence Of his fellow. citizens.
Resolved, That in presenting the Hon. Alb
ner Coburn to the people of Maine for their
sufirages, we do 80 with the full conviction
that he has the Jefiersonian requisites OF
"honcsty and capacity" and that he will
receive triumphant endorsement at the polls
in September.
These resolutions were adopted without q
dissenting voice.
The business OF the convention was now
completed. Mr.. Locke enlivened few mo,
ments with q patriotic song. Cheers were
gwen for the nominee Of the convention, for
"old Abe" Generals Berry, Jameson and
Howard.
On motion Of Mr.. Bartlett OF Bangor, all
the loyal papers Of the State were requested
to publish the doings Of the convention.
The convention was perfectly harmonious
in its action, and that action will be endorsed
by an overwhelming vote in September.
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Tbe d0lar.
REBEL FLEET CAPTURED
ON THE MISSISSIPPI.
SEVEN OF THE REBEL VESSELS
TAKEN OR SUNK.
Surrender Of Memphis !

WASHINGTON, June 8.
Adyices have been received from Com. Da-
Wis, at Memphis, announcing battle between
his feet, aided by Ellet's ram fiotilla, and tho
rebel feet of eight gunboats and rams. 10
began at $50 on the morning Of the 9th
inst, and ended at 7 A. NJ. in running
fight. which resulted in the capture OF sink,
ing OF seven Of the rebel feet. One escaped
by superior speed. Elet. who Is seriously
but not dangerously wounded, 10 highly COM
plimented for his gallantry and skill;
Memphis surrendered Immediately alter
the engagement, and was placed under mill
tary authority.
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f. correspondent of the N. Y. Tribun

II A correspondent of the N. Y. Tribune
writing from the army before Richmond, in
speaking of the superhuman labors OF Gen,
Mcclellan, says, al felt to-day for the first
a full sense of the vast labor he undergoes,
and Of the exceeding heavy burden of the
responsibility which weighs down his heart
and his brain, when l saw him dismount
from his horse ut brook, and, barring his
head, asked an orderly to battle it with
his hands. Overburdened harassed, hamper.
ed soldier, may tho God Of battles give you
success and give you rest.
y Gen. Howard, has returned from the
army before Richmond, having been wound
cd in the battle of Fair Oaks so badly that
he suffered auputation of the right arm.-
Hc had public reception in Lewiston, the
escort consisting of the fire department, a
cayalcade and citizens.
II The Law Library Of the late Nathan
Dane Appleton was sold during the last ses-
sion of the S. j. Court at Alfred. II con-
sisted of about 400 volumes and sold for
about $500, the original cost was about ST.
500. The Maine Reports fold for S2,lO per
volume. Massachusetts, Reports 1922 l.2
Many valuable text books sold for 81 song"
~ Hon. Joshua Hathaway, formerly n
Justice Of tho Supreme Judicial Court Of
this State, died at his residence in Bangor the
9th inst.
~ The connection of j. 7. Gilman with
the Bath Times has ceased. lle goes to
Portland to enter upon his duties as editor Of
the new paper to be published in that city
j. NJ. Lincoln, Esq, Of the Sentinel will con-
tinue the publication Of the Times.
~ The President has ordered Military
Commission to meet on the second Monday
of July, for the trial Of editors and cores
pondents who have disregardcd tho orders
respecting the publication OF matter OF ma
ture to give Information to the enemy.
II The daily Kenncbec Journal says"the
two Maine regiments with Gen. Banks in his
retreat through the Shenandoah Valley, SUI
fered as ws:-The First Maine Cavalry,
in killed, wounded and missing, lost IL and
and the 10th Milne Infantry, had wound
cd and reports II missing.
y A Union meeting attended by l5oo
people was recently held in Tennessee
Among others who addressed the asscmblage,
was Gov. Brown. Hesaid that the rebellion
was about played out, that Tennessee was
forever lost to the Southern Confederacy and
common sense showed 1t was folly longer to
conteud with the Federal Government. Gov.
Brown has heretofore been prominent Sc
cessionist, and now has sons in the rebel az
my.
e Capt. Davis Tilson, OF the I'd Maine
Battery, has been lately appointed Major OF
Maine Volunteer Artillery.
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New Publications.

HARpER's MONTH"; MAGAZINE for june
makes late but welcome appearance. The
illustrated articles are Broadway Dan.
gerous Journey concluded, the 'Catawissa
Railroad and Rough Riding down South
This number is fully up to tho popular STAN
dard Of this magazine.
For sale at oil the bookstores. A. Will
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ers, 100 " ashington street Boston.
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To oil Interested IN Physical Educa.
ton.

llOhs
We have established in Boston, Mass, q
Normal Institute for Physical Education, in
which persons Of either sex are prepared to
teach the new system of gymnastics. Ladies
or gentlemen of average capacity and indus
try. can graduate at the end Of the regular
course of ten weeks.
The neV profession is exceedingly pleasant,
healthy and profitable!
There are two courses during the year, the
first beginning on the I'd OF january, and
the second on the 9th of July.
All who may be interested, can send for q
Circular to DR.. Die Lewis, Box IL, Boston,
Mass.
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From Fremsas's Divisiss.
Jackson Attacked on Sunday,
and Routed with Heavy LossI
Our Loss GOO to 500 Killed, Wounded
and Missing.
IRrxoSr's HEADQUARTERS,


In the skirinish yesterday, beyond tho
town, the rebel loss is ascertained to have
been very heavy. Most Of our wounded
have been brought in. Col. Kane OF the
Buckiails u In tho enemy's hands.
Col. Ashby, the famous rebel cavalry lead
er, Is undoubtedly killed. This b aeertaincd
from people living near the battlefield and
from prisoners.
Major Green, OF his regiment, was shot by
Capt. Broderick Of the New Jersey cav
airy.
A dispatch from Fremont's Headquarters,
dated the 9Th, gives the following in relation
to our loss, together with Gen. Frcmont'sr re-
port to the War Department:
Our forces were outnuinbcrcd at all points,
but have occupied tho rebel lines aud forced
them TO retire.
The loss is heavy on both sides. the enemy
suffering especially from our artillery. Tho
Guards lose nearly 200. and tho
18th Ohio GO, The total loss Is estimated ut
from GOO to 800, all told.
The rebels fought wholly under cover.
while our troops were forced 70 advance thro'
open fields.
The fight was furious for three houn. and
until nearly dark.
HEADQUARTERS ARxY IN rux FIELD.
CAxP MAR PoRr RKruBIIc,
June 80 A. NJ.
To Hon. f.. NJ &anion, Sc. Of War;
The army left Harrisonburg at o o'clock
this morning, and at half past my advance
engaged the rebels about seven miles rom
that place, near Union Church. The enemy
was very advautageously posted iu the tim
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The FIVE Gent MONTHLY. A LITERARY
JouRSAL.-This monthly is published by
Woodbury. & Co., fremont Row, Boston,
at cents per month or so cents per year
1t contains 80 pages Of choice reading mat.
ter. The June number now before us con-
tains very sensible article called Patrick
and Jonathan. For sale ut the bookstores.
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Republican state Convention.

We prepare the following account Of the
proceedings Of the State Convention, held at
Portland the 5th inst, from the report pub
lished in the Portland Advertiser;
Pursuant to the call issued by the Republic
can State Committee, inviting Republicans
and call other citizens Of Maine, who sup
port the State and National Administrations, :"
to meet in delegate convention for the pur-
pose Of nominating candidate for Governor
to be supported at the ensuing election, Sep
tember next. the delegates from the various
cities. towns and plantations OF the Common
wealth assembled in the New City Hall, to
attend to the work Of nomination. The day
was one of the pleasantest the attendance
Of delegates very large, representing all por'
tons of the State.
AT little before IL o'clock the convention
was called to order by Hon. Jas. q. Blaine,
Of Augusta, Chairman OF the State Commit
tee. Mr.. Blaine then proceeded to read the
call under which the convention assembled.
In accordance with the instructions Of the
committee, he then nominated for temporary
Chairman, Hon. SIDNEY PKRuAM, Of Paris.
Upon taking the chair, Mr.. Perham said
GESTLmKS Please accept my thanks for
this token of your confidence and regard
You have assembled here for the purpose Of
nominating the man who il 10 DO the next
Governor Of Maine. You como here from the
several portions of the State, each with his
favorite candidate, hut all animated by u
common purpose. You come here for the
purpose OF expressing your conviction OF
right and duty. What is right, that you
will do; but when the nomination is made,
fall upon whom il may, he will be sure to
receive the unanimous support Of the Repub-
lican party, and Of all the true Union men
Of this State.
Gentlemen. feel it would be improper.
Notwithstanding the crisis through which the
country is passing, aud the interesting topics
that press upon us, for mo to DELAY YOU Ion.
ger by extended remarks. We will proceed
70 the proper business Of the convention.
At the request Of the char, Rev. MIR. Full.
Ter Of Portland then addressed the throne oil
grace, invoking the divine blessing upon tn,
proceedings Of the convention.
The following gentlemen were then nom
mated as
TEMPORARY SECRETARIES.
N. X. Sawyer, Ellsworth.
Charles A Miller, Rockland.
On motion Of Mr.. Elliot of Brunswick, Q
Committee on Credentials, Of one from eacl
county, was appointed by the chair.
George A. Frost was the member Of thi
committee from York county.
The convention then voted to proceed L
ballot for candidate for Governor at . l.:
o'clock.
A Committee on Permanent Organization
was then raised. James NJ. Stone was mp
pointed for York county.
The convention then adjourned till tw,
o'clock.
AFTERNOON.
At 9 o'clock p. NJ. the convention reas
sembled, and was called to order by the TEN
porary chairman.
On behalf Of the Committee on Creden
tials. the chairman, Mr.. Eliot, submitted thu
report of that committee. Thefollowine an
the delegates from York county;
Lyman-Elisha Li,tle6sld, josh EmmOns
Alonso Roberts.
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REPUBLICAN NOMINATION.
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Republicans and all other citizens OF the
County Of York, who support the State and
National Administrations, are requested to
meet in Convention at Alfred, the 4th of July
next, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, to nominate candi-
dates for Senator's, Register Of Deeds, Sheriff.
Treasurer. and two County Commissioners, and
to act upon any other business that may prop
erly come before the Convention.
The basis Of representation to be two dele
gates for each town, and one additional for ey-
cry seyenty.fye Republican votes cast for Gov.
In 1861. .,
NJ. +. WENTWORTH
THEODORE WELLS,
ALFRED HALL,
8. ID. HANSON,
o u. CHADBOURN, ; Co. Con-
JOSEPH HANSON,
=. II. GOULD,
JACOB BLACK,
JOSEPH ALLEN,
June 10, 1862.