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II Hon. Ruel Williams died at his resi-
dence in Augusta at o'clock Friday morn
ing. July 25th. He was born on the Cd day
of June, 1888, and was therefore ut his death
entering upon his S0th year. His death,
although not wholly unexpected. was sudden,
rs he was about the streets week since. He
had been for several months becoming more
and more feeble, until he at last expired, full
of years and honors.
For many years he bore conspicuous po.
sition, and exerted wide influence in this
State. For many years he was member Of
the legislature. flo was United States SEN
ator from 1887 to 1913. II was chiefly thro'
his influence that Augusta was made the cap
ital. lie received from Bowdoin College the
degree Of LID.
His later years were passed In quiet, sur
rounded by oil the comforts which wide
circle Of friends, wealth, and the enjoyment
OF genial respect could afford.
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From Gen. Pope's Army.

WATERLOO, Va, Aug. 9.
Intelligence from Culpepper says scouting
parties 20 out daily, occasionally bringing
in rebel scouts. No enemy in force has been
discovered this side Of Gordonsyile. II is
supposed that strong intrenchments are be-
ing constructed there. Our troops are in
such high spirits, and are 50 confident OF
success, that they say they can defeat what
ever forces may be collected there.
Gen Pope was received with enthusiasm.
lie reviewed the troops and complimented
them on their appearance and drill.
Desertion has been checked much within
the last few days by the stringent orders OF
Gen. Pope, and several having been found
guilty aud sentenced to DO branded and
drummcd out Of the army.
Everything is quiet at present in front.
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law which Congress may pass, but ] canno
o.. In Iau and will MT violoto IL

law which Congress may pass, but cannot
make law, and will not yiolote it.
You know my private opinion on the poll
cy Of enacting law confscating the slave
property Of rebels in arms. II Congress
shall pass it, you may be certain shall en-.
force Il. Yours truly.
II, W. IlALLEcx."
The plain implication Of the above, IL it
means anything, 10 that Gen. Halleck sin
cercly believes that Congress Is tho proper
authority to change the policy of the Gov
crnment, and that whenever il should declare
that the cause Of the rebellion should DO hit
the hardest possible blows it would be his du-
ty and pleasure to faithfully execute the laws
and carry out the wishes OF the loyal people
Of the country. Ile has shown himself an
able executive officer and we think no will
push the war against the traitors with great
energy and skill.-Rennebec Journal.
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9eat9s,


In this city, 18th ult., Mr.. John Snowflake,
aged 90 years. =
In saco. 9th ult., Mr.. George W. Walker,
aged 81 years.
In Saco, 9th ult., Nelly Josephine, daughter
OF MIR. Joseph Townsend, aged months.
In Hollis, 2lst ult., Mr.. William Penn Stu
art, aged 80 years.
In Calais, Goth ult., Sarah F., widow Of Mr..
Andrew Seaman, late of Saco, aged 67 years.
In Belfast, Goth ult., Elizabeth, widow Of MIR.
Paul Giles, aged II years.
In Shanghae, China, April Goth. Horace W.,
son Of John and Elvira Bradbury, OF Kennc-
bunk, aged 30 years and II months.
In New York city, 18th ult., Of inflammation
OF the bowels, Daniel, only beloved son OF MIR.
Ira and Mrs. Jane NJ. Dresser. formerly Of Saco,
aged months and IL days. His remains were
taken TO Saco for interment
In Dayton, 18th ult., Lucinda A. Dow, aged
90 years.
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Thi, is considered as one Of the most dar.
inc and gallant feats of the war. which, II
well SUPPORTED, would have resulted in the
capture OF the rebel craft.
The same correspondent states that refugees
saw the rebels have nearly completed two
more formidable gunboats in Yazoo river,
which will soon come down the stream
The correspondent states that Commodore
Davis aotilla is in most awkward position,
and might without difficulty be swept from
the river by such agencies Us the enemy is
said 10 possess.
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ytlarriages.

In Kennebunk, by Few. G.. Cook, Mr.. Cyrus
Il. Golf and Miss Sarah T. Junkins, both Of
Kennebunk.
In marlborough, 9th ult.. by J. B. Scrib-
ner, Esq, Mr.. lothian s. Bradeen and Miss
Josephine Davis, both Of Marlborough.
In Marlborough, 9th ult., by j. Is. Scrib-
ner, ESQ Mr.. John G. johnson and Miss Sally
Ann Hussey. both OF Marlborough.
In Great Falls, 10th ult., by Rev. A. K. Moul-
ton. Mr.. Edwin Wiley, Of Kennebunk, and
Miss Clara X. Parsons, Of Great Falls.
In Buxton, 10Th ult., by Rev. d. A. Maddox,
Mr.. Samuel Eden, Jr., and Miss Jane L. Har-
mon.
In South Berwick, oath ult.. by Rev. Z. w.
Allen, Mr.. James Eddy, of East Clarendon, W.,
and Miss Mary W. Kicker, Of 8. Berwick.
In Portland, Goth ult., by Rev. G. W. Black.
man, MIR. Gilman L. Bracket, OF the 18th reg
ipent Me. volunteers, and Miss Mary Ann Lib
BY, OF this city.
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Office Destroyed bya seces.
sion Mob.

CALAIS, Me-, July %.
The Office of the St. Croix Herald, in ST.
Stephens, n. b., was again visited by mob
last night. The work Of destruction this
time is nearly complete. Most Of the type is
pied. the press injured, and much of the ma.
terial scattered outside Of the building and
thrown into the river.
The causes were doubtless the same as those
which induced the former outrage. The
publication of the paper will be unayoidably
delayed for several weeks.
The Herald isa strong Union paper, per.
haps the only one in New Brunswick. Its
opposition to secessionism has brought the
wrath Of the Provincials down upon it.
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R- The following extract from Canada
paper shows what our neishbor think of the
skedaddlers:
The call for SOC, 900 more men across the
line will be the means Of driving hundreds
from that country into Canada. Weare in
formed that quite number have already
made their appearance in this and the adjon-
lining counties. They have ANONYMOUSLY
lett their country, in her peril, to escape con-
scription. Three times three groans for the
sneaking towards.
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CAUTION TO FEMALES IN DELIClrEHRlLrH

DIR. DOW, Physician and Surgeon, No. z q En-
dcott Street. Boston. Is consulted daily for all dis
eases incident 10 tho female system. Prolapsus
Uteri, or falling OF the Womb, Fluor Albus, Sup.
preston, and other menstrual arrangements, arc
speedy relief guaranteed in a very few days 80
invariably certain Is the new mode OF treatment,
that most obstinate complaints yield under IT, and
the afflicted person soon reioices In perfect health.
DIR Dow has no doubt had greater experience In
the cure OF diseases OF women and children, than
any other physician In Boston
Boarding accommodations for patients who may
wish to stay In Boston few days under his treat
ment.
Dr. Dow, since 1915, having confined his whole
attention TO Office practice, for the cure OF Pr-
yate diseases and Female Complaints, nc knowledges
no superior In tho United States.
N. BAH letters must contain four red stamps,
or they will not be answered.
Ofice hours from 3 A. N. to r.h.
April, ls62,-lyri6
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Taxes for 1862.

The State, county and city taxes in the city
of Biddefori for 1862, were committed to the
undersigned on the 3oth inst for collection.
BY vote OF the City Council, discount OF
eight per cent. will be allowed on oil taxes vol
unfairly paid to the Treasurer on or before the
fifteenth day Of August next A discount Of
six per cent. II paid on or before the tenth day
Of September next And discount Of four
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DR.. MORSE. OF PORTLAND,

Well known for his successful treatment or Con.
sumption, catarrh, asthma, Bronchitis. and all dis
tiOn, with q view 10 the accommodation Of his nu.
merous patients and others DESTROYS to consult him
In Saco DiddefOrd. and the surrounding towns, will
be at the Biddeford House, Bddeiord. the first fri
ff stormy on Friday. DIR. NJ. will be ut Biddeford
the next day, Saturday, II pleasant.
lie also treats all female complaints. For failing
Of the Womb" and "Ltueorrhoa" he has q soyer.
eipn remedy feb. 2i-9u
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II Some one in Illinois complained to
Gov. Yates that seccsionists in his town
tore down the American flag. Gov. Yates
wrote back. telling the complainant to put
hi. Gag. sand II any traitor darcs to lay his
unhallowed hand upon il to tcarit down,
then. | saw, shoot him down as you would a
dog, and I will pardon you for the 0aensc,"
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HK,De'Rs Army or VIRGINIA, |
August 3, 1852.

MAJOR General Haiieok:
The rcconnoitreing column under General
Crawford. crossed the Rappidan and pushed
forward to Orange Court House Yesterday
and took possession Of the town, which was
occupied by two regiments Of the enemy's
cavalry, under Gen. Robertson.
- Of the enemy were killed and % TAX
en- prisoners. Among the latter are one Ma
jor, two Captains and two Lieutenants.-
Our loss was two killed and three wounded.
The enemy retired in such haste as to leave
their wounded IN our hands. The railroad
and telegraph line between Orange Court
House and Gordonsyillo were destroyed.
(SisueD Jous PorE, Maj. Gen.
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The Confessions 4 E1perlenccOf an Invalid.
Published 70 tho Benefit

and rs q warning and caution TO young men who
suffer from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay,
&c supplying at the same time the means Of Self
Cure. By one who has cured himself after being
put TO great expense through medical imposition
and quackery. By enclosing postpaid addressed
envelope, SINGLE COPIES may be had OF the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq, Bedford, Kings
Co.. MY. lyri3
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MorreIi's Ready Relief,

Which is sure to give relief n cases Of Pain and
inflammation, such as rheumatism, Erysipelas, sore
Eyes, Burns, Sprains and DIPTIiERIA.
Please read the following,
Mrs. Sarah Cole, Of Passport, says she had n sore
breast, filled with pain, relieved fully with one APP
Sold at DIR. Stevens, Biddcford, and q Z. Pat
tens, Saco. 2wSl
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A COMPLIMENT TO THE MAINE FOURTH
The Rockland Gazette has the following

The Rockland Gazette has the following:
"During the operations Of our army be-
tween Yorktown and Richmond, Gen. Heint-
rleman has frequently had occasion to test
the capabilities Of the various regiments em.
braeed in his command. As he has almost
invariably drawn upon the Maine 4th for
men to do special duties requiring marked
heroism and dispatch. some one asked the
reason OF such partiality. "why sir, re-
piled the veteran, "thats the best regiment
under my command /; it could furnish corps
OF brigadiers as good rs any in the army
that's the reason Of my partiality towards
-"
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Certain Cure In all Cases,
Or No Charge Made.

DR.. Dow Is consulted daily, from A. n. 10 r. n.
rs above, upon all difficult and chronic diseases ot
every name and nature. having by his unwearied
utation which calls patients nom all parts OF tho
country 10 obtain advice.
Among the physicians In Boston, mono stand
higher In the profession than the celebrated Dir
DOW, No. Endicott street, Boston. Those who
need the services Of an experienced physician and
surgeon should give him call.
P.S. Dr. Dow imports nnd has for sale new
article called the French Secret Order by mall,
2for 81, and . red stamp.
April, is62.-iyri6
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And whenever the fourth day OF July, or any day
in this state for the choice OF electors
NJ President and Vice President OF the United
States, or for the annual Fast or Thanksgiving.
shall occur on the first Tuesday ofany month, the
Court will be held ON the Wednesday following
E.E. BOURNE, Judge.
GEO. ii. KSowLroS, Register. 4wp
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SWEETS Iuiallible Liniment for Horses

SWeetS InfaIIlble LlnlIntIlt lot n0fstS
Is unriyalled by any, In and all cases Of Lameness
arising from Sprains. Bruises or Wrenching. its 81
feet is magical and certain. Harness or Saddle
calls Scratches Mango &C. II VIII also cure speed
cd and cured In their incipient stages but confirm
ed cases are beyond tho possibility OF roded cure
No case Of the kind, however, Is so desperate or
homeless but II may be alleviated by this Linment.
and its faithful application will always remove the
Lamensss, and enable the horse to travel with com
parative ease.
Every horse owner should have this remedy at
hand for its timely use at the first appearance OF
lameness will eiiectually prevent those formidable
diseases mentioned To which all horses are liable,
and which render 50 many otherwise valuable
horses nearly worthless. Sold by Nil dealers lysS
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RESUMPTION OF THE OFFENSIVE.
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Waivers niiiia Pe-.e-.ioa OF oar Troops.
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BOUNTY And PENSIONS.

THE undersigned will procure Pensions for
L wounded or otherwise disabled soldiers, and
for the heirs Of such as have died or may hereafter
die from wounds or diseases contracted In service
in the present war. Also. will procure tho
BOUNTY OF 0NE HUNDRED DOLLARS!
together with the arrears of pay and allowance
for the widow or legal heirs Of such rs die or may
be killed In service" under the act Of Congress APP
proved July 22d, 1861.
diaving perfected Arrangements with experienced
parties In Washington, who have unusual facilities
for prosecuting claims OF this kind the subscriber
feels confident Of giving satisfaction to those who
may entrust their business with him.
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Latest from the Army of the Potomac.
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GEORGE II. KNowLToN,
ALrRKp, Me.

~ Orders len at the Law once OF John NJ
Goodwin, ESQ., In the City building. pidde'or''
will receive prompt attention. Oh
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per cent II paid on or before the first day OF
October next JonS Q. ADAMS,
Treas. and Col.
OrrIcr-Aldermen's Room, City Building.
Biddeford, July 3lst, 1862. tryU
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-11
FOR the OlouuhIu'
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
FOR the Standard.

Atam meeting of the Wake Eastern Guards, Capt.
Jones' company, 3lst regiment n. Z. Troops, held
at Roanoke Island, on the night of the 2Sth Dec,
1861, on motion of Sergt j. A. Temple, Lieut. +.
H. Perry was called to the Chair, and Lieut.. W..
Debnam was appointed Secretary.
At the request of the Chairman, 1t. F. Il. Perry,
it was announced to the company the death of Au-
Custus Chamblee, member of the company, who
was left in the hospital at Washington The an
nouncement was accompanied with few feeling
remarks
A motion was made by Sergt j. A. Temple, to
appoint committee of three to prepare resolutions
expressive of the sorrow Of the company, on losing
one of its best members.
The Chairman appointed upon the committee,
Sergt j. A. Temple, Corporal A. " Horton, and
Private n. W. Poole who, through their chairman,
reported the following resolutions:
ReSolred, That we have heard with deep grief Oi
the death of Augustus Chamblee, our brother and
comrade in arms.
ResoEued, That in the death of our esteemed COM
rade the State has lost Of its best soldiers, and
the Wake Eastern Guards one of its brightest or.
naments.
ResoIred, That whilst we bow with submission
to the divine will yet we tender to the relatives of
our deceased brother our heartfelt sympathicS, in
this, their great bereavement
ReSolred, That the company wear the usual badge
of mourning for thirty days, and that the Chairman
be requested forward to the family of the deceased
a copy Of these resolutions
Rssolred, That the Editor Of the North Carolina
Standard, and all the Raleigh papers be requested
to publish the proceedings Of this meeting.
Lieut.. Col. Fowle being present, by the request
of the Chair, made few appropriate and touching
remarks.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
LIEUT.. F. II. PERRY, Chm'n.
LIEUT.. W. DEBSAN, Sec'y.
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Eor fha Standard.

For the Standard.
Mr.. EDITOR: II win DC g, SsrS Of Commissioners,
have managed the affairs of the City with .uneAam
pied success. ,:...
Our streets were never in better condition
We hear of no comnlaint on account of the public
wells. Our expenses have been increased by the
increased number of gas posts, the small Pox case
and the stone work done on Hillsboro' street we
have also paid the balance due for the Temperance
Hail. Mayors office sHd tan Ts, Sns9 the
there is balance due of $3.50, for the past years,
mostly for GO and '6l. Four years ago, when the
present Board was elected the City owed deot OF
$4,000; It has been reduced TO $1,000. Under
these circumstances, we recommend to the City to
re-elect the present Board without dissenting
voice.
Western Ward-W. H. Tucker, W. r. Richard
son. and Thos. II. Briggs.
Middle Fard-R II. Battle, r. ". Haywood,
and P. T. Pescud.
Eastern Ward-W. C. Upchurch, L. I. Clayton
and N. Fl. Brown.
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COL BRADFoRD-This returned Hatteras prisoner
met with a cordial reception from his many friends
on his arrival here yesterday. In reply to congra-
tulations on his looking well, he stated that the
ratons served out to them were the common army
ratons by adding to which s. so week, each, they
lived very we'll The numerous prisoners formed a
highly intellectual society, and they were allowed
to get the New York and Boston papers daily. By
some of the officers of the enemy, (of the regular
servce they treated with great politeness, and
even kindness. He confirms the statements hereto
fore made of the utterly deenceless condition of the
Hatteras garrison whose balls fell short of the
my about 500 yards whilst their Shells at the rate
of 80 a minute, fell within the 80 fee: square en-
closed by the walls of the fort. The enemy had OBJ
tanned the exact range of the fort so to place
these shells with perfect accuracy After getting on
board the enemys ships, surprise was expressed to
our officers that they had held out SO long, in con-
test that could by no possibility have any other
termination than in surrender.
1t will be recollected that the Hatteras garrison
were surrendered distinctly prisoners of war"
point of great significance, and which had not pre-
viously been conceded during the war; Col Bradford
states that Gen. Butler refused to grant this but
that CON- Stringham consented. Without this
concession, the fight would have been renewed at
all hazards
On one other point the Colonels information is
important and interesting 1t will be recollected
that the enemy landed between 800 and 400 men on
the first evening Of the engagement, who took pos
session Of Fort Clark which portion Ofour troops
had been forced to evacuate. Col Bradford states
that accommodating party was sent that night who
reported the force of the enemy thus landed at 1400
about double the whole force on our side.-Fdy Obs
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DAD EFFECTS OF THE WAR-The following extract
from correspondent of the Richmond Oispafch
SHOWS that some of the females in the Old Domin.
ION feel the effects of the blockade:
ottlng around the fire in the parlor of house in
when called, were some women who were lament
ing the sad state of things brought about by the
war One sad eyed wife, with a babe in her arms
mad husband in the Federal army another dear
TREND on the other side, while the third fat pirl
who must have been pretty when she weighed about
two hundred pounds, lamented in general. Her
frequent signs and detected appearance attracted
my attention and sympathy
Perhaps you, too have husband on the other
side 2" said l.
No indeed" was the reply
may presume he is sweetheart then, and
husband in future esss."
I've got no sweetheart either"
Undoubtedly then, you have some dear friend
you fear will be killed 2"
"No"
well, why does the war affect you so, much ~
said ], sympathizingly.
Because it makes snuff so consumed high. and
SIGH hard work to git any at all, was the maiden's
tender response
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ENGLISH AND FRENCH NAvIEs.-Since the quar-
rel between New England and Old England has
grown into the proportions which make hostilities
between them probable, and France is in the humor
to unite her strength with that of Great Britain to
redress the robber insolence with which the Lincoln
republic affronts the world the New Orleans Picay-
ane has been searching for reliable statements of
the naval power of those two Governments. The
latest it has been able to find that is authentic is,
for England the Navy List for 1862 and for France
that of 1860. Both are behind the actual force of
those Governments, as it is well known that they
have been adding largely to their navies in ships
and equipments within a short time, and are engag-
ed in still further engagements.
The Navy list of Great Britain for July, 1850,
says our informant contained the names of 2S4
steam war vessels and % under construction and
229 sailing vessels-a total of 541 war vessels Of
these 3S2 carried 20 guns each, or more Eight
steam ships-of,war carry 100 guns each, and there
are oil which carry over GO guns each.
The whole number of guns afloat was IA 4O, of
which g 442 are carried on steam vessels.
Besides these England had 154 steam gunboats
and l2O sailing boats, for port and coast defence
There is no means of knowing, from the List.
how many OF these are fit for service But it is
said by the same report that before the close of
1850, there would be added to the navy 10 new
ships OEthe-line u frigates, four steeclad ships
four corvettes, fifteen soops and fifteen gunboats
These would go far to make up for what might be
inefficient in the reported list The amount at all
events, is very formidable.
The PersOnneL of the royal navy at that date
shows an active list of % admirals 81 vice admi-
rails, 81 rear admirals, $50 captains 5O3 command
ers, and 119 lieutenants. There were on hafpay
IL admirals, 29 vice admirals 60 rear admirals lO4
captains, 132 commanders, and SIT lieutenants
We omit the retired list
The budget for the service of lS6O61 provided
for $50 flag officers 1896 commissioned officers,
2,O65 warrant officers and 40 l5S seamen and boys
these, with $4,000 marines and $500 coast gunners,
make total marine service of 80, 500 men.
The French navy, according to the official report
of 1860, consists of 531 vessels, carrying 1241l
guns Of these vessels BIT were steamers, carry
ing 1888 guns. Steamers of 100 guns and up
ward amount to 25; % are COS.
The French budget has placed at the disposal of
the Government for annual expenditure, from 1865
to 1861, forty eight millions of francs for the main
tenance, repair, and equipment of the navy, and
fifteen to seventeen millions for new constructions
By the same report the personnel of the French
navy, under the head of ''actf" consists Of 656S
flag, commissioned, and other officers; sailors ION
the peace establishment 29,2lS-total, 80, GUS
The war establishment for the force voted in the
budget is 6S,SS5, with marine corps of % $50
making total for the marine service of go 75
men.-Rich. Whg