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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-06-20
WASHINGTON, d. c., June IA, 1862.

To the Editor of The Biddetord Journal:
SIR,-It gives me much pleasure to inform
you that the citizens of Maine took very
important step towards assisting the sick and
wounded soldiers in and around Washington,
belonging in our State. Last Thursday a
call was advertised in the morning papers
for the citizens Of Maine who were in the city
to meet at the rooms of Hon. j. II. Rice.
and it was responded to by upwards of forty
being present and all appeared as If they
could not do too much for the benefit OF our
truly good men who had left their homes and
friends to fight for the suppression Of the
most wicked rebellion the world ever saw.
The meeting was organized by the choice
of Hon. w. p. Fcssenden, Chairman, and
Hon. j. II. Rice, Secretary. An executive
committee was appointed, consisting of three,
of which George w. Brown, of Ellsworth,
Is chairman; also committee Of three was
appointed to visit each hospital in and around
Washington, to find out how many are sick,
what towns they are FROM, and to see that
they are properly cared for, and facilitate
the discharge of those permanently disabled.
Hon. Horatio King was chosen Treasurer.
As soon as he accepted the position. all pres
ent subscribed literally and the sum of two
hundred dollars (S2OO) was paid on the spot,
and more subscribed. Remarks were made
by number Of gentlemen present, and the
meeting was very harmonious, and am hap
nv to say our State is the first to move in this
matter. Yours truly w. A. G.
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New Publications.

GoDEr's L,pr's Book for July is on our
table. This number contains a beautiful
line engraving called "Summer," which is
worth the price of the Magazine. 1t also is
smbellished with such fashion plates as are
only furnished by Cooley.
II is useless to SOY anything in commenda-
ton of this monthly to those who have been
delighted with its regular visits. But to
those who have not availed themselves Of the
good things to be found in Cooley, we say
that Godey's Lady's Book stands pre-emin-
ent in the department of literature to which
its pages are devoted. For salo at all the
bookstores. L. A. Cooley, Philadelphia.
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USIoy BLock.-The enterprising proprie-
tors of Union Block have so far repaired the
damage caused by the late FIRE that the Tor
mer occupants are beginning to move back
We think this is quitting things" through
in prompt style, considering that fortnight
was consumed in negotiations with the in
surance companies before work was com.
menced. The FIRE occurred April Goth.
Some improvements have also been made
on the building. among them a steep roof
instead Of q Hat one. The hall also is some
three feet higher than before, and is to have
. gallery. On the second door corridor
connects the two entrances.
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miscellaneous Items.
~ Joseph Swcetsir of this city an old
man near 70 years of age. is now confined in
tho County Jail at Alfred for debt.

~ Joseph Sweetsir Of this city an old
man near 20 years of age. is now confined in
tho County Jail at Alfred for debt.
~ We learn that Jarvis S. Kilgore OF
Saco, who died some weeks since, had u poll.
cy of $1,000 in the Massachusetts, Mutual
Life Insurance Company. This company
has promptly paid the amount Of tho policy
to his widow. We know Of no life insur-
ance company that pays its losses more
promptly than this company.
Lon OUT FOR BURGLARs.-The Democrat
Gays hc house of Michael Toppan, Beach
St., saco. was entered during last Saturday
night, and articles Of value stolen.
II George Spencer Of this city member
Of Co. b, 9Th regiment recently died at
Fortress Monroe Of lung fever.
The CouyrY CoSvEyrroS.-The space
which we intended to devote to this subject
10 given up to the cause Of the Sanitary
Commission. We only say to our friends
for the present, let the Convention be such
rs the time and occasion demands. Shall ev-
cry town be represented with full delega-
ton!
EThe Senate has adopted an amendment
to the naval appropriation bill abolishins the
spirit ration in the navy on and after Sep
TENDER next.
~ DR.. Calvin Scavcy of Bangor, has
made donation of one thousand dollars to
the Maine Medical School at Brunswick.
~ The students ut Bowdoin College keep
up their military drills, under commanding
Captain Charles P. Mattocks.
- Three locomotives and two hundred
cars, are employed day and night in trans
porting supplies to McClellan's army.
~ The Republican Clarion speaks in
terms of the highest praise of the North An
son Brass Band. Upon recent visit to
Skowhegan this band seenaded tho next
governor Of Maine.
THIRD DsIRIcr.-The Republicans and
oil other citizens Of the Third Congressional
District who support the State and national
administrations will hold q convention at
waterville, on Tuesday July 9Th, for the
purpose Of nominating candidate to rep
resent the District in the next Congress.
~ The Kennebcc Journal says much
larger breadth Of land than usual has been
nut under cultivation this season in oil the
region between the Kennebec and the penoo-
scot waters, particularly near the'e shore
Farmers there are engaged in hoeins their
corn. which looks well. The fruit trees oil
promise splendid crop.
EDr. Robert Wood. native OF Angus
a. bu. for some years back resident at the
Sandwich Islands, has sent Gov. Washburn,
Of this State. droft for $1,000 to DO ex.
pended for tho benefit Of the sick and wound.
Cd soldiers Of Maine.
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SOMERSET AND KESSEBrc RAILROAD Co.
The annual meeting of this company was
held in Augusta the 4th inst. The Kenne.
bee Journal gives an account OF this meet
ing, from which wo take the following:
The following we've chosen Directors for
the year Joseph Eaton. who was subse-
quently chosen President, Samuel Robinson,
Abner Coburn. Ezra Totman, Eben Frye,
j. w. Bradbury, Samuel Cony, Llewelyn
Lithgow, John Mulliken.
The report of the President refers to the
fact that the road has been run as an expert
ment the last year by division OF the gross
receipts, and this matter, 1t is suggested, can
be easily settled between this road and the
Kennebec Il Portland road.
No accident has happened upon the road
for the last year, and no person been injured.
There is want of additional cars.
The passenger and freight trains have run
5,Ol4 miles, transporting 81 AZ passengers
and 1888 and 67-l00 tons Of freight, giving
the gross receipts, SOS,l3S,ol
Running expenses, Sl3,Ol4,3S
Paw rolls. S.4g6.l7
Repairs, 5.7l3,T7
Incidentals, OlO,D
SOS, l40,Sl
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W, march to a new doath-strussle, and let
-, 90 into 4, harmoniously.

Wa march 20 new uea'aoo'
u. 90 into it haruOniOu'ly' -.,,.. >,
TO-. x;,ner,cs Of the dreadful slaughter OF
~. .r,il,erv horse. in front of Caseys quar-
.,d around |, have been scarce since the
s.,,. and during the terrible rains which
~. allen since have been altogether unat-
,.i0,blo BY me. Twas sad sight to see
-" tried to count them-but burial
IN. prssided over by man who whispered
or,,ory while he prayerfully committed the
a.,d 10 the earth and to God. diverted me
from the enumeration. and l had not the
heart to begin il again. But am told that
100 out Of 100 were killed. Iwould like to
know, too, why only seven or eight OF them
had harness on. Were the Others unharness-
edP Was the attack a surprise' If il was
a surprise, why was tia SURPRISE lis said
tina, the papers on the person OF 10. John
,,On'. aid-de-camp, capturedby Keyess pick
ct. on Friday, showed the plan OF the attack
TO be made an Saturday, and showed that it
was to DO made by sixty thousand men. The
prisoner was forwarded to Gen. McClellan's
headquarters some time on Saturday fore
noon. He could not have got there tillaiter
the attack upon US had commenced. But
let US leave all questions till after the great
battle Of Richmond.
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SKownEGAS, June 10, 1862.

Oe'S &Nf @SN-'
Hon. SIDNEY PERIIAM, President, &c.
Sir:-Your communication of the 7th inst,
advising me Of my nomination for Governor
by "the Republicans and other citizens OF
Maine who support the State and National
Administrations, was duly received.
accept the nomination with q profound
appreciation of the honor il conler, and
with determination, should II result in my
election. to dischage the duties Of the Office
to the best of my ability, with fidelity and
impartiality.
The resolutions adopted by the convention,
to which you call my attention, receive my
most cordial appreciation. The principles
embodied therein, are sound and patriotic,
and form good basis for the united action
Of all who desire to sustain the Government
in its hour Of danger. All other issues are
necessarily subordinate to the vindication OF
the national authority. The rebellion must
be crushed; the Constitution and laws en-
forced.
have the honor to remain
Very respectfully yours,
ABNER CoBuRS.
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AKrHuR's How MAoAziSE-We have re-
ceived the July number. ltcontainsa beau.
tiiul steel plate engraving called the "Fish-
ernian's Family" 1t is enough to say Of
this monthly tina, it is edited by rs. Arth-
ur and Virginia F. Townsend. We notice
in the Editors Department New Drawing
Room Game. 1t is called 'Squaring Words
The present number is very interesting and
is for sale at all the bookstores. Single cop.
les Is cents. T. S. Arthur & Co., 323 Wall
ST., Philadelphia.
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q We find the following correspondence
in the Kenncbec Journal:
PARIS, Me-, June 7, 1862.
Hon. ABSER CoBURN, Skowhegan.
Sir:-The representatives Of the "Repub.
lcans and other citizens of Maine who sup
port the State and National Administra.
tions," assembled in convention ut Portland
on the 9Th inst, and by unanimous. vote
selected you as candidate for the Office Of
Governor of the State of Maine, to be sup
ported at the next election; and the under
signed was appointed by the convention to
notify you Of this nomination, and respect
fully to ask your acceptance. A copy OF
the declaration of principles adopted by the
convention accompanies this communication.
have the honor to be
Yours, very respectfully,
SIDNEY PERuAN,
Pres. Of the Gown.
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~ The Tribune says the late rout OF Jack.
son appears to have increased the spirit OF
rebellion in the valley. Nothing can be
more bitter than the language and actions Of
the female rebels at the success Of our arms.
They omit no opportunity Of showing their
hatred OF the Yankees. Perhaps it might
be well to take the guards away from their
property and zee what eject that would
have.
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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 9TH 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 ev'
cry seventy Ave Republican votes cast for Gov
In 1861. -
NJ. +. WENTWORTH
THEODORE WELLS,
ALFRED HULL,
3. ID. HANSON,
o b CHADB0URN, Co. Con-.
JOSEPH HANSON,
8. II. GOULD,
JACOB BLACK,
JOSEPH ALLEN,
June 10, 1862.
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- On Thursday evening of last week .
child about nine years cid. daughter Of Mr..
VIM. Meehan. accidentally overturned a auid
lamp tina. was lighted, spilling the contents
over her person, and burning her so severely
that she cannot possibly recover. Mr.. Nee
han resides in Gorham.
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srrRorrIcos.-we are happy to announce
that the genuine article is to DO exhibited to
our citizens as will be seen by our advertis-
Ing columns. This is no Stereoscopton but
fhe Stereopticon.
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q Capt. A. j. Burbank. of the Maine
cavalry. isat home on furlough. He was
with Mcdowell at the time Of Banks re-
treat.
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S39,997.70
Net earnings,

Net earnings, S39,99i'o
The ailairs of the company are prosperous,
and in about Eve years the first mortgage
will be paid in full, and the second mortgage
come in for dividends.
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recitations wers very prompt, and could DO
distinctly heard. Mr.. Mason relies more up
on the principles Of the study than the par
ticular textbook In use.
Mr.. G. II. Milliken, of the Spruce Street
Grammar School in this city, next conducted
nm exercise In Colburn's Arithmetic, which
fully sustained his known reputation as
teacher.
Mr.. Weston delivered the closing address
to the conference, upon the "Living Teach
er." It was more especially adapted to the
want, of teachers, and was full of practical
suggestions. The experience and ability Of
Mr.. w. is such that We need not particular
ize.
The Committee on Resolutions presented
the following, which were read and unani,
mously adopted:
Resolved, That our thanks are due to our
State Superintendent for remedying 10 effect
ually. by his system Of Teachers Conycn-
tions, the short-coming of the Legislature in
negleeting to provide means for the instruct
ion of teachers.
Pe,ofred, That Normal School is press.
ING necessity in this State, and that we will
not cease our efforts until the people, thro'
their Legislature, have made provisions for
the establishment of as many rs may be nec-
essary.
Resolved, That our thanks are due to Wal.
ter Wells, Esq, Prof. VIM. Smyth. Mr.. j.
II. Hanson and tho State Superintendent, for
their able, timely and interesting lectures.
and to all others who by their presence and
speeches have given interest to the occasion.
WV. HoBsoN,
q. p. PARSONS,
WILLS Mason.
The convention was closed Saturday noon,
contrary to previous design, in order to nc
commodate those wishing to leave by the
cars. The services were concluded by prayer
by Rev. Mr.. Dwight, and singing "The Old
House at Home" by Mr.. Parsons and schol-
ars.
The discussions of the convention were
conducted by practical educators, upon sub
jects Of importance in the school'room. All
seemed we'll satisfied with the discussions,
and the large audiences proved that the inter
est was we'll kept up to the end. Mr.. Wes-
ton deserves great credit for his untirng cx.
crtions to render it an occasion Of interest
and profit to all.
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VAdvertisers are particularly request
cd to hand In their advertisements early in the
week as possible. In order to secure their inser-
tiou they must DO received by Wednesday noon.
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GBe Clinton &gournal.

Biddeford, June 90. 1869.
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very stirring and heartfelt e1hortation to
climb the hill of knowledge, and was loudly
applauded. He closed by an eloquent plea
for our common schools, and cheering words
to those engaged in the instruction of the
young. At the close Of the lecture hearty
and unanimous vote OF thanks was rendered
Prof. Smyth for his instructive discourse.
The exercises Of the convention were con-
tinued Saturday morning by an essay on the
study Of Natural Objects, delivered by Mr..
c. p. Parsons, Principal of the Biddcford
High School. Mr.. p. alluded to the exist.
ence Of the beautiful about us, and the i'm.
portance Of the study of natural objects
early in life. The readiness with which
children become interested in the examina.
ton Of material things was shown. A habit
Of examination is induced, which proves Of
the greatest benefit. and extends to other
studies and pursuits. An idle, needless pupil
may thus become most minute and careful
student. The value Of the microscope in
aiding to awaken an interest in the study Of
the works Of nature was pointed out. What
ev~ tends to cultivate the habits Of observa.
ton and attention are Of the highest import.
ancc. The speaker concluded by pointing
out the moral benefits which this study pro.
duces.
After singing by the young ladies Of Mr..
Parsons school, Mr.. Mason, Of the Sacc
Grammar School, gave specimen Of the
proficiency Of his pupils in arithmetic. The
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cover the entire loss, killed, wounded
and missing. The Enquirer rates
the loss at 1890, Of whom only $50
! were killed. So that the statement
that the loss of the enemy, taking his
own account is double that Of our side
is likely to be true.
The wounded at Richmond were
improving fast, and large number of
them will soon be ready to join their
commands.
The following is from the NY.
Tribune of the 9TH inst :
Every successive day develops
more and more the desperate charac-
ter ofthelate battle before Richmond.
Our Fortress Monroe correspondent
learns that already 1000 of our wound
ed have been taken care of and that
for 5000 more will
be required. Good judges fix our loss
at 5000 to 5000. That Of the enc
IS pretty surely double this number.
richmond Is one great hospital, and
!eep gloom and despair have fallen
'p"n the so lately defiant foe.-Mo-
bile Tribune.
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|justing his head, as one would #
himself to a pillow before going 70
sleep, 80 that it would rest easily
then chewing upon qnid of tobaco.
he became still. The file of eight
men were now ordered forward until
within ten PAGES Of the culpri.. -re
officer took his place upon the right.
and in low tone gave the order
"take aim" The musLets we-e.
leveled--a few seconds of terrific
uspense-" Fire''-a simultaneous
rePort-a convulsive etart-a sp!ash
OF brains-a little stream or two os
blood from wounds around the hes-t
"a falling Of the head to one side
a dropping Of the lower jaw-oue
long sigh-and the soul of the sOx
had winged it's way to the presence
OF the Great Judge. The body was
then removed by couple of nesrots,
ans the crowd Of two or three h,r-
bred who had witnessed the sceoe
dispersed. All! what a terrible
eacher is war! How it blunts II.
ceilings, hardens the heart, and dries
'p the fountains Of mercy! Cloc
'rant that 1t may soon cease!
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4 Military Execution,

"PerSonne, Corinth correspondent
OF the Charleston Curier. gives tn,
following praphic description of 1
spy:
"A military execution is q terrible
thing. saw another on Wedues.
day noon. and more s,oical I.a,@,
than was suffered by the culpri, On
that occasion l have never in INV
somewhat varied experience known
equalled. He was Tennessean,
named Coon Harris, about 40 wears
OF Of age, resident of Paris or Pa
ducah. and had been convicted Of
being spy. AS he rode by my
quarters he was seated OH the box
thar was to serve az his coffin, in 4
rude vehicle, guarded by twelve sol
oilers. but not the NEST careful OBJ
server could have discovered anv
difference between him and a serious
bvstand"r. Arriving at the place of
execution. which was only quarter
Of x mile distant. he jumped lightly
rom the wagon, fingered Il moment
% see his coffin removed. and then
'anntered carelessly do~a the tree. /
which he was to NEE, his
ate.
An officer followed him 10 unlock
lie haNdrutis and the two stood there
moment in conversation, the nris.
n"r apparently as cool and uncou-
"rned as if he were but q mere
pecta'or Of the scene. His eve was
III bold and unwaverins, resting
ow upon the crowd. aud now W.
ln,l.v in the distances; as if at times
thought Of the future entered his
ind, but neither cheek blanched |
n muscle quivered The man he
eneG made of stone. The inter t
ew finished TIE last words OF which t
ere. Il die al homes, and innocent I
an the officer pinioned his arms a
elk. the faded brown coat was but C
ned across his chest, and he sat @
WI across his coffin. A bandker- n
let was then tied over his ewes "
q voluntarily he laid his head
ok against tree Even in this 6
ing moment, the last that bridged Fl
g narrow chasm between time and IL
'rnlty, and earth was forever shut
from view. did he preserve his
narkable self.possession. Finding O
bark of the tree somewhat rough, H
occupied several seconds in ad- ev
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the gunboats Maurepas and Pontchar
train; together with thirty-fiye in
tantry, Of the LIST Trans-Alississinn
Regiment, under command of Cant
A. NJ. Williams, Chief of the Corns
rot Engineers. Our whole force and
armament. therefore, was one Lun
dred and fourteen men and six rn,s
| We had no for,ifications-there WIS
no time to construct them.
The federal force consisted Of two
'ron-clad gunboats, one wooden gun
boat, one tug, and three TRANSPORTS.
with not less than one thousand in
tantrv.
After an engagement Of three
hours duration. between the "unboats
and the battery, the for,aer were
forced to retire. The Yanke. intan-
trvthen landed from the TRANSPORTS
and moved upon our battery, which
was necessarily abandoned. the guns
being first spiked, and made useless
TO the enemy. Our loss was six
killed one wounded, eight missing
among she latter. Capt. Fry. The
enemy's loss was one iron-clad gun
boat blown up by shot from our
battery; another gunboa, disabled, a
transport seriously injured. and !.
loSs of $50 men. 1t is be-
ieved to have been even greater.
The conduct OF the officers and
men Of our land and naval forces in
his brilliant afiair--which was sub
tantiallv victory was. Nth two
gnoble exceptions, as tar as reported
honorable in the highest degree
apis. Fry, Dunnigton and Williams
ave the thanks of the Commanding
General for The courage. skill, and
Mercy they displayed. privatcS
'ruce and Everett, OF Capt. Herrins's I
ltantry. MIR. WIN Smith, acting 5
lasrcr. VIM Barclay. engineer, Win .
mith' engineer, Victor Egley, en- :,
lneer, midShipman Eoby, Who com
anded OF the guns, w :. Campbell o
/ of the @nnb"a, P.n,cl,ar rain, and d
=. Addison Of the. Naureuas. are b
rntloned in The reports of their r.
'i"1nanding officers. s- having dis y
nsmshed themselves Ivy prominent u
avery. II
Lieut.. Bland Of .hn ST TRANSMITS d
>>lppl Regiment. is dismissed dis :,
'norabl, from III. service. aud Serr't :,
T'.v OF til" same regiment. j. r.dlr-
:" The ranks, tor misconduct during ..
t Engagement. BY command OF e.
Nh "r General HENDNAN. of
X. E.. NEW TON. Colonel and 3,
Chief of staff
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Foreign Intelligence,

The steamship Nova Scotia had
arrived at New York with atvic-s
from England OF the 22d June.
The st. Pierre affair is said 10 h.
settled.
The correspondent o, III. Paris
Constitutional rc;;c;trdS the media
ton Of Europe in respect 20 The Amer
lean war as q mere question OF time.
rs public opinion both in ENGLAND
and France daily grows in favor Of it.
IN tn" House OF Commons. the mo
ton OF Mr. Lindsay respecting Brit,
lsh relations with America, express
ing the hope that the Southern Con-
tcderacy would be recognized. since
II Is now clear that its independence
will be achieved, had been postponed
to the llth inst (Jnlv}.
In the House Of Lord Mr.. Han |
ward stated that he would on the lst
OF July move Il resolution that it is
the duty OF the British government !
I" use every cxertion, consistent with |
the maintenance Of peace, to end the
American war.
OUR Loss AT CHICkAHOMINY.-
the returns Of the different corns in
he battle Of Chickahe lniny are made
Up, the papers of Richmond reduce the
number of our casualties, The Ex-
lminer thinks the whole number of
'ur wounded in the battles of Chick.
'hominy and Williamsburg did not
Sceee l4O0, and tina: 1900 would