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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-07-25

At Court ofProbate held at South Berwick, within
and for the County OF York. on the FIRST Tuesday
in July, In the year Of our Lord eighteen hundred
and siIty.two, by the Hon. L. Il. Bourne, Judge
OF said Courts
BBA ID. LEWIS, Administrative OF the estate
"A OF BENJ1MiN y. LEWIS late OF Berwick, In
said county, deceased, having presented her hrst
account OF administration Of the estate OF said
deceased for allowances
Also her private account against the estate Oh
said deceased for allowance.
Ordered, That the said accountant give no.
tice 10 all persons interested, by causing copy
Of this order TO DO published In the UHion Jour
three weeks successfully, that they may appear
Mt Probate Court 10 be held at North Berwick, In
said county. the FIRST Tuesday In August next, NJ
ten OF the clock In the forenoon. and shew cause IL
any they have, why the same should not be
allowed.
Attest, George II. Knowlton. Register.
true copy Attest. George ii. knOwlton, Register.
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Al Court Of Probate held at South Berwick With.
in and for the county OF York on the first Tuesday
in July, In the year Of our Lord eighteen hun.
dred and sinty.two. by the Hon. 4. T. Bourne
IN tie petition Of MARY y. WALTON, Admins
" tratrlI, OF the estate OF JOHN D. W<LT0h,
late Of Marlborough In sad county, deceased,
representing that the personal estate Of said DO
ceased 10 not pay the Just debts which he
owed ut the time OF his death by the sum OF
one hundred dollars, and praying for license
10 sell and convey the whole Of the real estate Ok
said deceased at public auction private sae, be-
cause by partial sale the residue would 10 great
ly injured
Also praying for an allowance out OF the personal
estate OF said deceased, she being the widow OF
said John y. Walton.
Ordered, That the petitioner give notice thereof
10 the heirs Of said deceased and 10 all persons in.
terested In said estate, by causing copy Of this
order 10 be Published In the Union Journal.
printed In Biddef6rd, In said county, three weeks
successfully, that they may appear at PROBATE
Court In be held at North Berwick, In said county,
on the first Tuesday OF August next, ut ten OF tho
clock In the forenoon. and shew cause, " any
they have. why the prayer ofsaid petition should
not DO granted.
Attest. George II. Knowlton. Register.
true copy. Attest, George IL. knowlton. Register.
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probats 3otis.s.

Al Court OF Probate held at South Berwick, within
and for the county OF York, on the drst Tuesday
In July. In the year OF our Lord eighteen
hundred and slIty.two by the Hon. T. X. Bourne,
Judge oftaid Court.
m the petition OF sPAULDING ROBINSON. OF
" town ship No. Range In the county OF Aroos.
loon. and state Of Maine, representing that JOHN
LEHis, late OF Alfred, In the county of York, de-
ceased, did, on the 18th day Of April, A. D. 1854,
oolnuy with Timothy 0erry) by his contract In
wItng, bind and obligate himself 10 convey 10
said spaulding Robinson, certain real estate sit-
uated sAid Aroo.took county, and more FULLY do.
scribed In said petition upon the performances OF
certain conditions expressed In sald contract in
writing thatth said petitioner has fully Committed
with said conditions and thatslnce ths dats al saM
contract, said Lewis has deceased, and prsyiny
that the Administrative OF the estate Of Md
ed may be authorized 20 execute deed 10 cary
said contract into eject
Ordered, That the petitioner give notice thereof
10 the heirs OF said deceased, and 10 all persons In
tercsted in said estate by causing copy Of this or.
der 10 be published three weeks successvsy In the
Union 4 Journal printed at Biddeiord, In said coun.
~, that they may appear Of Probate Court 70
be holden ut North Berwick In, said county on the
arst Tuesday ofAugust next, at ten ofthe clock In
the forenoon and shew cause, II any they have. why
the PRAYER OF said petition should not be granted
Attest, GEORGE II. Knowlton, Register.
true copy, Attest, George ii. knowiton, Register
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-07-25

At Court OF Probate held ut South Berwick. with.
In and for the county Of York, on the first
Tuesday OF July, In the year OF our Lord eight
cen hundred and sisty.two, by tho Hon. Il. T.
bourne, Judge Ofsaid Courts
JAMES SAWYER, Guardian OF CHARLES ".
d SAWYER and LUCY r. SAWYER, minors and
children Of Charles W. Sawyer, late OF saco, IN
account OF guardianship Of his said wards for nj.
lowancei
Ord,r,d. That the said Accountant give notice to
all persons Interested. BY causing copy OF this or
der 10 be published three weeks successfully, In
tho Union and Journal. printed at Biddcford. In
said county, that they may appear mt y Probate
Court 10 be held ut North Bcrwick, In said county
on the first Tuesday In August next. at ten of the
clock In the forenoon aud shew cause, IL any they
have, why the same should not be allowed.
Attest. George II. knowlton, Register.
true copy, Attest, GEORGE II. knowlton, Register
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2robat. aotitss.

Court Of Probate held at South Berwick, within
and for the County OF York. on the first Tuesday
in July, In the Year OF our Lord eighteen hun.
dred and sixty.two, by the Hon. x. L. Bourne,
IN he petition OF MARTHA sT0KER, interested
" In the estate OF MLRGRET TRLSK, late OF
South berwick, In said county. deceased, praying
that administration OF the estate OF said deceased
may be granted 10 Vim. A. Mclntirei
next OF Kin 10 take administration, and give notice
thereof TO the heirs OF said deceased and 10 All
persons interested in said estate. by causing copy
OF this order 10 be published In the Union and yon
weeks successfully. that they may appear NJ
Probate Court TO be holden at North Berwick, IN
said county on the first Tuesday In August next ~
ten OF the clock In the forenoon, and shew cause u
any they have, why the prayer OF said petition
should not be granted.
Attest, George II. Knowlton. Register.
A true copy, attest, George II. knowlton, Register
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Card Printing!

II or all kinds. executed at this ofiice, In sat.
isfAetory manner
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-07-25

Alta Court Probate held at South berwick: within
and for the county OF York, ON the hrst Tuesday
OF July, In the year Of our Lord eighteen hun
~. .td
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-07-25

At Court Of Probate held In South Berwica, WITHIN
and for The County of York, on the first Tuesday
In July In the year Of our Lord eighteen humid
red aud sixiy.two,by the Hon. L. T. BOURNE
Judge OF said Court a..
II e.tate Of CHARLES CANE, late Of YORK. IN
said county, deceased. having presented ~, h,s'
account Of COMMUNICATION of the estate OF sAia ae
o,s.,sa Thai chs said Accountant give notice 10
ali persons Interested. by causing . copy OF
This order 10 be publishedthree weeks success
lively In the UHiss r Journal, prince ~ biade-
n,i In :. M county that they may appear at Pro-
aurt 10 he he Vi at North Berwick In said coun-
~ ON The nrst Tuesday In August next, ut ten Of
III. clock In the forenoon. and shew cause, II any
they have, why The sane should not be allowed.
true copy, Attest, George II. knowlton. Register.
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@aisesllnnsons.
NOTICE.

All person, indebted to the subscriber will please
call and pay the same forthwith.
3w3i THOMAS L. KIMBALL.
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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-07

FEDERAL CAVALRY AT PocAHoSrAs-The following,
which is eorroborated by the Appeal, we take from
the Memphis Avalanche of the 23d ult.:
Eighty of the federal cavalry entered Pocahontas,
Arkansas last Friday week. and took possession of the
town. They reported ten thousand troops at Doni-
phan, Missouri, and that they engaged building
faboats Surrent river with which to descend Black
and White rivers. They ndulgedin threats destroy
the property of certain leading citizens when they
should come down in force but no one had any idea
that they would make their appearance in force in that
t.tr CHI
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Proclamation by the Governor.

Executive OFFICE BATON RoUGt, April 10Th, 1862
The extraordinary efforts of the enemy 10 capture
chief city have been successful. 1t is our duty
to deprive him of the fruits OF victory l there
fore order the destruction Of all cotton within the limits
of Louisiana that in danger Of falling into the hands
of the enemy and direct the militia officers in the
several parishes execute this orer. In case those
officers should not be able with sufficient prompt
tude let the torch be applied by persons appointed BY
the several police jurlcs. In those parishes bordering
the Mississippi river the citizens and planters must
act Themselves in consummating tlis destruction, upon
the first approach Of the enemy, in case neither of
these authorities should have ting to issue the neces-
the INTERIOR out Of the reach of tic enemy let it be
done, but if not it should be b5rned the water
courses or on the plantations.
The patriotism of the people will, of itself, prompt
them to this sacrifice. Ny object in issuing this order,
is systematSc their efforts and ensure the general
and complete destruction Of the crops rather than per-
NIT it to fall into the hands Of OUT foes
will not attempt to conceal from YOU the full effect
of the serious loss sustain in the fall Of New Or
leans, but far from being conquered now,
we were when the vandal hordes that now poute Our
soil were first called together by the proclamation of
their chief
The officers and soldiers to wlons Hss committed
the defence of New Orleans deserve your thanks
Major-general Lowell who has command of this de
partment, brigadergeneral Duncan, who had charge
of forts Jackson and ST. Philip, and i'll officers and
under their command have bchay ed with conspcu-
Gus gallantry. They merit Your confidence and will
continue to receive it. TfI0S o. MOORE,
Governor.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-07

GEORGIA RAILROADS DAMAGED.--The Macon Telegraph
of the 10th ult says: The rain Tuesday night the
heaviest witnessed for many years throughout middle
Georgia Every railroad running towards Macon except
the Macon and Western washed away in places and
general soppage or detention of trains followed. The
Southwestern line we learn badly injured that
it will be some days before the trains pass it,
Over three hundred feet of the Central track between
Nos "A and Is washed away and passengers will
have to exchange cars until it is restored.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-07

EXTRACT OF LETTER FROM PROMINENT OFFICER IN
ARMY don't know how tits with Others but the
severer reyerses the dearer the sacred Of
liberty is me, and though the enemy may drive us not
only from Nashville, but from all our principal cities
still will not despair. l will stick to our flag as long
as life LISTS, and our people will worry the devils till
they are exhausted What unite with them again. or
be their provinces Sink everything first! would
rather in that extremity that country should become
the province Of any kingdom the face of the globe
But courage! Let our young men volunteer promptly,
and We will have an army that will nohly do the work
and set our country free
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II PLAGUE-The Jonesborough TENNESSEE Express
saws: "Wc learn that fearful disease has made its
appearance in Carter county, Tennessee. The symp-
toms Of the disease similar to those Of conesdTe
fever or cold plague. II few hours its victim IS
dead. Last Monday morning there were four corpses
in one house. In the last ten days twenty or thirty
have fallen before IT. and We learned while at Eliza
I-.ln t.:-E.rc. IL Il - stilI On the !ctnase
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-07

Capt Dunn and Maj. Mcmahon, Of the Floyd brigade,
lthe latter Of the generals staff have just succeeded in
raising, in the region about Abingdon, new regiment
of eleven compauesfour Of which, the reader will be
pleased to learn, are recruited from Of the most
decided Union localities of east Tennessee. Capt. Dunn
saws further that from the same Union region in Ten
nessee one more regiments, with proper may
he readily recruited
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-07

BURN YOUR GerToS!-C K Marshall: The casual
ties of war have opened the Mississippi enemies,
the time therefore, has to test the earnestness of
all classes and call patriotic planters owning cot
ton in positive reach of the enemy, TO apply the torch
to it without delay or hesitation.
Gl T. REAvREGARD.
Thos .TorcIan A 4 Gen
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Par Your SNAIL DEBTs-We fully endorse the fol-
lowing from the Savannah Republican:
A Lesson FOR THE TIMEs.-Therc is practical duty
set forth in the following paragraph which all should lay
to heart and practice who Men well to do in the
world are too prone underate the importance OF a
small debt to the family Of apoor man. They are
strangers to want themselves and il many cases can
not see how few dollars and sometimes cents, can make
material difference with those less favored than them
selves Il would be well if the rich would inge more
with the poor and learn their real condition. 1t is in
this WAY alone that they become prepared Tor chris
an distribution of the abundant stores that have been
vouchsafed to them by kind Providence But how
many avoid the poor, and even fly from knowledge OF
their wants and that, too when they lavish thousands
Ga destinations charities the gided dome Of church.
or & magnificent organ
But to the lesson, from which we had almost srayed
PAY YoUE SMALL DEBTs.-This is good advice, and
there never was 4 time when il is solemn duty
When the small debts paid there is general conf
ence among our home people, and the wheels Of trade
move on regularly and easily Besides, it is the small
debts which control all the big ones, and which most
control materially affect trade. None arepaging to
enemies but ali should make special effort pay then
small debts to friends If for other reason than it diff
fuses good spirits, gives confidence and Greases the
wheels of trade all which 50 necessary and indis
pensabe at the present time. Let all pay up, and all
will feel hetter-and thus promote the commonwealth
Paw Up but especially pay all small debts
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-07

CoNsUIAR EXEMPTIONS TO BE TEsTED.-At the late
term Of the superior court at Atlanta Georgia, judge
Bull in his charge The grand jury recommended the
prosecution of all foreign born citizens who have
cised the rights Of citizenship and now claim exemption
from military service in the Confederate army upon the
plea that they subjects of foreign government He
contended that they guilty of nisdemeanora and
ought to be sent to the penentiary
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-07
SHIRE NJ EPORT:
WEDNESDAY,. 4, ...,t.,, ........,, MAY 2


The river opposite this place continues to rise since
our lsst, Va have hid several rains we have not re-
ceyed mail from New Orleans, Alabama, Georgia
the Carolnas, Viz nia, Tennessee or the interior Of
Mississippi for thq Last Eeek; but u te~ days VI
expect to receive regular mails
The latest news from New Qfleans is unpleasant a. i
informs US Of the fill Of Tort Jackson See extract from
the Eicksburg Willie
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-07

The last Mckinney (Texas) Messenger says, it is
thought that the wheat crop Of Collin county the com
inc season will be fair but below tile average It has
been much improved by recent rams
The same paper Of the following week remarks
"A heavy frost fell Sunday night, doing much dam
age to the early gardens especially the low grounds
Itnnred the corn little but did not hurt tie wheat
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-07

One Of the New Orleans papers ask, why cannot
some of our wealthy citizens establish one two
hospitals? Have we not in our midst citizens who are
worth 100000 100000, and s50eooo, who can
without detriment to their worldly prospects, spend
oneourh Of their reputed wealth in aid OF hospitals
and the holy cause Of beneyolence and the SOUTH
What is The use Of accumuations, then die and leave
all as Macdonough did:
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The Washington Ark Telegraph Of the 8oth at,
SAYS, yesterday dark clouds On again and slow
rain fell all day. We have now TOO much Of it. 70
harm is vet DONE but if it continues it will cut both
wheat and corn crops very short All the waters are
very high Red River is partially overfowed, and a
new rise expected down. Since our last the steamer
Don Luis and another boat name unknown, have as
cended to Fulton.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-07

The grain crop in South Carolina is said to be very
Gne Tie crop il is thought will be twice eS large a.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-07

We entirely differ with the Nichsburg Wing relative
to fort jackson. Wecontend that the commander and
troops not only behaved faithful, but that they dis
played unusual valor and deserve the appreciation q
every good citizen Under every circumstance, it was
surprising to Us how he fort held out a. long a. did
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-07

ACAx W. ARM our MES*"-Thc Charleston Mercury
replies Yes, with weapons Of some sort. A bullet
from shot gun Will kill yankee, pike will let out
bis soul il he has any.
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RUMoRs FROM CoRINTH-The following, says the
Memphis Avalanche was left for US by officer Of the
army. Our contemporary ought to have announced
these reports coming from reliable gentlemen:
"Goyelnor Magoffin, of Kentucky, who has been
virtually held in ronsand forced to do the dirty work
Of old Abe in Kentucky, by armed egions of his hire
lngs has at length made his escape and breathes
free in the camp of the southern army. He arrived
Cornh few days since, and was holding audience
with Cen Beauregard. Governor MagotIn confirmed
the report III regard to the re0ccupation of Nashville
by the Confederate forces under Gems. Kirby Smith
and Humphrey Marshall Five thousand of the fed
eral garrison at Nashville stacked their arms and re-
fused TO fight any longer under the Washington des-
potsm. They east Tennesseans and kentuckians,
and were considered the best troops in the federal
vice 1t was rulpored at Corinbl on Monday that the
enemy had heavy pckes out in the direction of Co.
rint with view probably to their retreat from
the Tennessee river tits generally thought by those
who seem to know, that the object of the enemy is to
force passage by fort Pillow, and then attack Mem
phis by land and water simultaneously The above
must betaken for what it is worth
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-07

The Louisiana Baptiss Of the lst instant SAYS, Gov
crnor Moore II At Monroe and We learn, speaks Of
moving 70 Mount Lebanon. He has wisely issued
proclamation, ordering officers Of the State to burn ail
cotton likely to fall into the hands Of the enemy
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-07

CRY ELEcuoH,-Last Monday an election was held
10 this place for mayor and trustees Jonas Robson,
Esq, was reelected mayor without opposition Tie
following trustees we're 2Iectcd:-Ward No, /, A. ).
Stacey; 10 2, j. L. MeFaIl and u. Baer No, 3, r. D.
Sale No 4, Martin Tally; No. ., G. Il. burnside; No.
g. n G. Tryon-
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It has been proposed that the federal congress Shall
place stamp tax If fvc doiars on every recommon-
dation for office and additional entry tax Of ten
dollars Oh e,ery candidate who may file his papers AZ
~, ;o,ortf1opt
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-07

RED RIVER RANeEEs--Tbs fine company will or
ganiso this day, and elect officers The company still
want few more recruits. L. NJ. Mutt, Esq, deserves
much credit for his exrrons in raising this company
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1862-06-14
woR ( OXEN WANTED!

Or good horses in exchange for the
est ! OF The North East 1 Of See. Is
own 5 Of Range IL. containing g.
acres. This lanj is ) miles North oil
the Furnishing village Of America. in
Nemeha county. Kansas. On this
Land is about 35 acres Of timber. and
plenty Of good stock water. Price "a
per acre.
have l20 acres Of good land 3 miles
North East Of OskalOosa. Kansas. which.
| will sell on the following terms: One
third in cash, or in part cash and part
stock at cash price. paid down when
the contract is made the balance in
three annual payments. each bearing
interest al the rate Of 10 per cent pei
annum. On this tract OF Land is a
large and convenient farm house. a
good cellar, tirst-raie well. convenient
10 the door, so acres under fence. and
40 acres in state Of good cultivation
Persons desiring 10 purchase can find
me on nv farm. 3 miles North East Of
Oskaloosa. Jefferson county. Kansas.
Jan. l4th 1869. r. FULLER.
an.18-22 Il.