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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-05-23
Tho state Convention.

We published last week the call OF the
Republican State Committee for a State con-
yention Of the "Republicans and all other
citizens Of Maine who support the State and
National Administrations. II is also given
in this number. This call will commend it.
self to all who really desire to unite togeth-
or for the purpose of sustaining the Govern
ment at the present time as being broad
enough to embrace all UniOn-loving men by
whatever party name they have heretofore
been known>
The attention OF our readers is called to
the subiourned article from the Kennebec
Journal;
..Tbe call for the State Convention which
wa published last week and appears in this
;ssue. commends itself to all true friends oil
the State and National Administrations, as
fair. liberal, and judicious II is designed
in good faith to extend cordial invitation
10 Republicans and to all other citizens who
aro in favor ola bold, effective and truly con-
.ryatiyc policy towards the rebellion. Ihc
pote, in he Legislature last winter ON the
National Resolutions, ON the President
Proclamation in favor Of Emancipation by
compensatins loyal owners by the joint ac-
tion of States. and on tho question abolish
inc Slavery in the District Of Columbia,
showed conclusively that those who think
alike should act together. Tho spirit OF the
action on those important topics should be
carried to the polls at the election in Septem-
her. To this end the invitation is broadly
extended to all who agree as to the proprlety
and soundness of the Legislative Resolutions
40 far as applicable to passing and approach
ing events, and desire to give hearty and
unequiyocal support to the State and Nation
al Administrations, against which partitan
oppo~itiOn and political combinations arc be,
ing u0nscd and organized. Thewisdom and
patriotism OF our present National Rulers
are stamping themselves on the history OF the
country in letters OF brilliant luster. and it
becomes those who elected them rs well rs
all others who now approve their measures
to give them firm and incorporating sup
port.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-05-23
The Expected Battle Mt Corinth.

A special dispatch to the New York Times
dated Camp on Corinth road, May H."
says the Memphis papers OF tho l4th are
looking for the great battle at Corinth with
terrible interest. They estimate the Nation
al army at GO 900. and insist that 1t is great
" demoralized. They say they do not allow
themselves to think Of being defeated. Beau.
regard is still undoubtedly at Corinth.
A special dispatch TO the Tribune. dated
headquarters Mountain Department, Frank
lin, Va, via Baltimore, May IL, says: "a
dispatch was received this afternoon and eve
ning-not official. but considered trustworthy
ut headquarters - announcing that Prince.
ton, the capital Of Mercer county, Va, where
Gen. Cox's advance was stationed. was at.
tackled and captured yesterday by a rebel
force under Humphrey Marshall. Thismorn.
ing the place was recaptured and the rebels
defeated by Gen. Cox. No particulars re-
ceived. Scouts report that the enemy in
front Of us have been reinforced"
Gen. Mcdowell now occupies Fredericks-
burg.
WASHINGTON, May 81.
Dispatches up to 10 o'clock this evening
report all quiet in McDowcll's and Banks
divisions.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-05-23
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
In BOARD OF ALDERMEN, ]
Nav 81, 1862, {


The Liquor Agent chosen at the meeting
held May 9th, declining to accept the office,
on motion Of Aid. Moore proceeded to Gil
the vacancy, and j. X. Cole was chosen.
On motion of Aid, Moore, Ordered, That
the salary of the Liquor Agent be fifty dol
lars.
The Report of the Committee on the York
Mechanics Institute was presented. Read
and accepted and sent down for concurrence.
The Report is to the effect that the Library
and fixtures Of said Institute shall DO trans.
ferred to the city upon these conditions:
lst. That it shall be made a free library.
ID. That IL the same shall not DO main
tanned free library, through the fault oil
the city authorities, the books and fixtures,
or their value appraised, shall revert to the
donors and be delivered to them. The Com
mittee recommended that it BIO accepted upon
the terms and conditions proposed.
An order was introduced by Aid. Mason,
that the proposition in relation to transfer
ring the Library of the York Mechanics In
stltute, be accepted, and also ordered that
Committee be raised to act in the premises
in behalf Of the city. Read and passed.
Sent down for concurrence.
Alderman Mason appointed on the part oil
the Board of Aldermen.
An order was received from the Common
Council proposing to submit the "act to im-
pose tax on dogs" to the people at our
next municipal election.
Read and laid on the table.
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Con. Hunters and tho Presidents
ProclamatIons.

Below will be found the proclamation Of
Gen. Hunter declaring the slaves in the States
of Georgia, Florida and South Carolina for
ever free. Also, in connection with it, the
proclamation of the President disclaiming
oil knowledge on the part Of the Government
that such proclamation was to be issued
and declaring 20 much Of 1t as rPlates to
emancipation void. Washington news says
that, on the one hand, this course Of the
President receives warm appronl-on the
other it is regretted. But It is difficult to
understand how the President could consist
emily pursue any other course. The Presi-
dent can not afford to let the General COM
handing the Southern or any other depart
ment of the army commit the Administration
TO policy in conflict with the whole tenor OF
its former we'll known views upon the subject
in question. IT it shall over become necss-
sary for the Government to deal with the
instituation Of slavery in the manner pro-
posed by Gen. Hunter, the fact that such
necessity has arisen should DO determined
alone by the Administration, after the most
careful and mature elaboration. Tho Ell.
gency has not yet arisen, in tho opinion Of
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Advance of Gen. StOneman.
A Determined Rebel Resistance An
ticipatod.
CORRESPONDENCE DETwEENTHE VIRGINIA
LEGISLATURE AND JEFF. DAVIS
Tussr,L's STATION, Va, May 90.

1USSrALS STATION, Va, May -o'
The advance under General Stoneman
reached Coal Ilarbor. on the road running
to Richmond by the way Of the new bridge,
Yesterday, where he found the enemy to be
In force. lie drove their pickets in within
two miles Of their main body and encampcd
for the night.
Everything indicated that the rebels intend
to defend Richmond with all the available
force they are able to bring forward. Con
gressmen and Representatives from every
Southern State are there encouraging theil
troops by their presence and counsel to de-
tcrmined resistance to an advance OF the Un'
ion troops.
Commodore Goldsborough paid visit to
headquarters last night for the purpose ot IN
interview with Gen. Mcclellan.
The Richmond papers Of the 10th have
been received. They contain correspon.
doace between the Virginia Legislature and
jeff Davis, in relation to the recent move
rnents of the rebel army. Davis states that
he has never entertained the thought Of with
drawing the army from Virginia and aban.
doning the State; that IL in the course OF
events the capital should fall, the necessity
of which he did not see or anticipate, that
would DO no reason for withdrawing the ar
my from Virginia. The war could still be
successfully carried on and maintained on
Virginia soil for twenty years.
The rebel General John b. Floyd. has been
appointed Major General Of the Virginia for.
ces. with authority to raise force of 5000
men for the defence of Western Virginia.
The engagement on Thursday at Drury's
Bluff, seven miles below Richmond, tetween
our gunboats and the enemies batteries on
James river, produced great panic among
the people at Richmond. They acknowledge
loss OF six killed and 7 wounded.
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In COMMON COUNCIL,
May 81, 1862. (

The order imposing tax on dogs, passed
by the Board Of Aldermen May 9th, and
sent down for concurrence, was indefinitely
postponed.
The Report of the Committee on York
Mechanics Institute was received from the
Board of Aldermen.
Read and accepted in concurrence.
The order accepting the proposition in re-
lation to the transfer Of the Library OF the
York Mechanics Institute, and providing
for COMMITTEES to act in behalf of the city,
was received from the Board of Aldermen.
Read and passed in concurrence. Chas.
Hardy and Samuel Trip joined.
The following order was introduced:
Ordered, That the act entitled "An Act
to impose a tax on dogs" be submitted to
the people at our next municipal election,
and those in favor to have "Yea" on their
ballots, and those opposed to have "No' up
on them.
Read and passed. Sent up for concur
renee.
The following order, passed by the Board
of Aldermen May II, was received:
Orddred, That the City Treasurer he and
is hereby authorized to renew such notes
against the city us he shall find it necessary
to renew, and also to raise by loan such sum
or sums of money as may be required to pay
notes becoming due and which shall be pre-
sented for payment, and also such accounts
us shall be approved by the COMMITTEES ON
Accounts. and presented for payment, and
give therefor in the name and behalf OF the
CITY, a note or notes a rate of interest not ex-
ceeding six per cent. Read and amended,
by inserting after the words Committee on
Accounts, "and order OF the Mayor and
then passed in concurrence.
The Board of Alderman subsequently, con-
Cured in the amendment.
Both branches adj. to Wednesday May %.
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A WELL MERITED CoMPLNEyr.-The stu
dents Of the Maine State Seminary, Lewis
ton, engaged Mr.. SymOnds to furnish bus
of the Rev. oren b. Cheney, principal OF thai
institution. Mr.. Symonds has completed the
work, and it is said by competent judges tC
be perfect. The bust is to be presented tC
the Seminary by the students in few days
and will be placed on pedestal in the cen
tire Of the library room. twas our fortune
to be under the instruction of Mr.. Cheney
when be was principal of Lebanon Academy
and we are glad to know that the students o.
the "Nlaine State" have thus honored thei'
distinguished teacher and founder of tina,
Seminary.
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NorIcE TO MASTERS OF CoAsrING VESSELS.
Masters of coasting vessels especially those
coming from Maine, with small carsoes OF
wood, eggs, &c., are cautioned to have mani
tests of their cargoes in readiness on their
arrival in Boston, to exhibit to the officer Of
the revenue cutter stationed in that harbor,
as they are liable to be boarded, and il found
without manifests, their papers are taken
from them and deposited in the Custom
House, and not delivered until fine Of from
ten to twenty dollars is paid.
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81 We find the following letter from the
Surgeon Of the Maine 9Th, in the Portland
Advertiser

ourSeou VI tno Maino otu, III INC Toruanu
Advertiser.
West PoNr, Va, May 9th.
Mr.. EDITOR I'm the engagement Of the
9TH inst, the following men Of the 9Th Me.
regiment were wounded:
James A. Day, Co., B, flesh wound OF the
shoulder from fragment of shell no,
dangerous.
Alpheus Morse, Co. G, gunshot wound oil
the abdomen; died to-day.
Alanson Parker, Co. e, gunshot wound oil
the knee joint; scScrc.
George Ii. Aver, Co. G, fore finger oil right
hand shot of.
The last volley the rebels fired was at the
5th Maine. The GOODNESS and presence Of
the Colonel saved the lives of hundred mer
probably. He occupied and held the ground
for seven hours, from which the rebels rout
cd the 95th Penn, and the 32d New York
regiments. Throughout the whole engage
ment not a single man left the ranks.
The 32d New York suffered the most, they
had 1 killed and SO wounded. The whole
number of killed is 46, wounded IS; mean
the whole number in Franklin's division.
have in our hospital tonight. besides ou'
own wounded, 10 of the New York 32d, and
< NJ tina Now York 3ls, five of whom have
suffered amputation OF the Lee and thigh to-
day.
Gro. Z. BRIcHETr,
Surgeon 9th Me. Reg.
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GENERAL INFElzlGENGE.

hour this morning in the direction of Rich.
mond, and will encamp some miles in adj
vance Of this place.
The advance under Stoneman reached the
railroad bridge over the ChicahOminy yes.
terday. II Is q long tressle bridge, two spans
only of which have been burned, and they
will be rebuilt in short time.
The rebel pickets are guarding the whole
line of the river in front OF Richmond, max
ing It difficult to obtain any reliable intorma
ton from that city.
Gen. Mcclellan went on reconnaissance
to-day to the Chickahominy.
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q The School Exhibition given Wednes'
day evening by the scholars of the Washing
ton St. Grammar School was truly a very
pleasant affair. The "Coronation" was per-
formed admirably, each one in the piccc,and
and the May Queen more especially, perform
Ing her part with much case and grace. AS
a whole no ono could have expected more,
and all the parents we think and the teach
er and scholars deserved much credit.
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New Publications.

GoDE's LApY's Book, for June, is re-
ceived. This number is embellished with a
very beautiful steel engraving called "Sitting
for Portrait" and quite variety of wood
cuts and the usual fashion plates. This No,
finished the 44th volume, and has an index
OF contents to the volume. Edited by Mrs.
Sarah j. Hale-L. A. Cooley, 323 Chestnut
ST., Philadelphia.
For sale at Boydcn's and Emmon's & Pi-
per's. Single numbers 20 cents.
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DR. MORSE. OF PORTLAND.

Well known for his successful treatment Of Con-
ease Of the TArosf and Lany, by Medical Inhala.
ton with view % the accommodation OF his nu-
merous patients and others DESTROYS 90 consult him
On Saco, nddef0rd. and the surrounding towns, will
he at the Biddeford House, Biddeford. the fret RI
day In each month hereafter until further notice.
II stormy on Friday. DIR. 81. will be at Biddeford
the next day, Saturday. " pleasant
lie also treats all fomale CON lsints For falling
Of hs Womb,- and "LsssouAas" he has . sovsr.
eign remedy. feb. 2i-9u
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Class DAY AT BowDoN.-We learn from
the Lewiston Journal that the Class Day ex'
ercises of Bowdoin College, will be ON Mon
day afternoon Of the first week in August
The officers for the occasion are US follows:
Marshall, j. A. Temple; President, w,
E. Donncll; Orator, j. T. Magath; Poet,
f. n. Huston Chroniclcr, @. p. Mattocks
Prophet, F. A. uill; Odist. G. A. Mark
Address at the Tree, j. NJ. Pcase.
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Miscellaneous Items.

N.In walking round our city we notice
that our citizens are giving more attention
to gardening this year than usual.
~ We are indebted to Hon. William p.
Fesscndcn for messages and documents
1862.
wA new wooden mill is to be built this
season at Turner village, on the site Of the
mill burned few years ago.
u There is beginning to DO stir OF nc
tivity in the shipyards throughout the State.
The Machias Union speaks of six new vessels
on the stocks in that vicinity.
II Capt. Cook. Griffin, Of Ellsworth,
recently caught in some of the tributaries Of
Union river, 40 speckled trout, weighing
over 200 pounds.
81 In the battle Of Pea Ridge, the loss Of
the Germans under Sigel was three per cent.
the loss of the Americans, thirty per cent.
This is shown by statistics published in the
NewburypOrt Herald.
~ Charles II. Knight, Co. q, 18th US.
infantry, died of typhoid fever at Annapolis,
Nd, ON the Cd inst. lie was native OF
Limerick. Any information concerning him
may be obtained by addressing the command
or of Fort Preblc. Portland, Me.
wwc see it stated in the papers that two
regiments for the Union army have been re-
Gently raised in North Carolina. Capt. Il.
E. Potter of the U. S. army is Col. of one.
"Old Brains" is the significant but
somcwha, disrespcctful title bestowed upon
General IIalleck by his troops.
~ A young man named Neck has recent
" been married to Miss Heels. They are
now, therefore, literally tied neck and heels
together.
81 Last Friday and Saturday were really
warm days. The Thermometer Saturday,
stood SO in the shade. In Portland on the
same day it went up to Sc.
FIRE IN TUE Woops.-About GO, 000squ
miles of woods. on Long Island, were burnt
over last week. 1t originated near Stony
Brook, and burnt to River Head, destroying
the principal part Of the town of Nookhav-
en-. Loss estimated at from 100000 to
100000.
GREAT FIRE.-A great firc occurred in Troy,
n. Y, two weeks ago to-day, destroying
property of the estimated value of three mil
lions Of dollars. Four churches and pumer.
Gus other public buildings were burnt, to.
gether with between five and SIX hundred
dwelling houses. Seven bodies of persons
who persisted in the flames have been found,
and ten Others are missing.
" Col. Rich Of the 9th Maine, who has
been under arrest, has been restored to his
command. the charges against him being pro
nounced frivolous. The restoration of Col.
Rich produced great rejoicing in the rcgi.
ment.
TIE Firth MAINE RrGMESr.-The conduct
of this regiment at the battle of West Point
is very highly spoken Of. There are in this
regiment, two companies from this vicinity,
one from Saco and one IRON Biddeford. We
are not surprised to learn that "hot man
left the ranks" The correspondent Of the
n. Y. Times says the men speak in tho high
est terms Of tho conduct Of Col. Jackson.
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WASHINGTON. May II.
The following dispatch has just been re-
ceiycd at the War Department, III o'clock
p. NJ:
WILLIAMSBURG, May II.
To Hon. T.. M. Stanton, Sec. Of War:
The gunboats Galena, Monitor, Aroostook.
Naugatuck and Port Royal were repulsed
from Fort Darling, miles below Richmond,
Yesterday. A portion OF them have returned
to jamestown Island, near this place, in
James river. a
Lieut.. Morris, commanding the Port Roy.
al, sent overland to me this morning for in.
telligence regarding tho condition of the
forts below the island, and also to assist in
burying the dead, which ho brought down
with him. Seventeen have been Inferred on
the banks of the river, and there are num-
Der of wounded on board, including Lieut.
Morris. The l0O.pounder gun Of the Nau.
gatuck exploded ut the first fire.
(Signed) DAVID CAMPBELL,
Col. 9th Cavalry.
BY authority of Gen. Mcclellan.
WASHINGTON, May Is.
No official report of the gunboat affair on
the James river has been received ut the Navy
Department. The messages received on the
subject indicate an opportunity to do better
with the gunboats in the future.
The river is now clear of Instructions TO
within 8 miles OF Richmond.
At that point there is q heavy battery
mounted on q high bluff, and the river is TEN.
porarily closed to navigation by sunkcn ves-
sells, among which arc said to be the York.
town and Jamestown, and by piles, chains,
&c. The boats could not elevate their guns
sufficiently to reach the high battery, which
rendered them useless. The banks Of the
river were filed with rife pits, from which
an incessant fire was poured upon the feet. a
part OF which was engaged at distance OF
IRON GOO to 1000 yards oil the main battery.
Alter an action Of four hours the aee:,
finding 1t impracticablc under the circum.
stances to silence the battery on the bluff.
withdrew. Our loss was 10 killed and ii
wounded.
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~ The Newborn IN. C.) Progress says
the rebels some time since advertised for ma
tcrial for shot and shell. Rumor says that
Gen. Mcclellan has BON furnishing them
more than they want, delivered at Yorktown.
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lIorrcI!,s Rcndy Relief,

Which Is sure TO give relief In cases OF Pain and
inflammation. such rs Rheuuatism, Eryspelas, sore
Eyes, Burns, sprains and DIPTIiERIA.
Please read the followingi
Mr.. J. Murphy, of PASSPORT, 'ays he had the rheu-
matism for q week. 80 that he could moi raise bis
hand TO his head all cured In thirty minutes with
Morrell, Ready Relief
Oct. 1857.
Sold at Dr. Stevens, Blddeiord, and Z. Pat
tent. Saco. 2wD
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y The prOprietOrs of Union Block are
pushing forward the work Of repairing the
damages caused by the late fire, quite fast
They are making some improvements in rails
ing the roof, and the hall, we understand, is
to be some two feet higher than before.
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u We publish this week, on our first
page list Of the premiums offered by the
York TO. Agricultural Society for the year
1862. Should any persons desire to have the
same in form moro convenient for reference
they can DO supplied on application to the
Secretary, John Hanscom, Saeo.
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IL Il safe, no possible harm can come from tho
use Of Doct GlyordS homeopathic Cuntives. We
make this statement In answer 10 often repeated
Inquiries suggested 90 persons Who, seeing INC
wonderful effects of the Curatves in arresting ana
power Tor good may be prodsetlve of harm. ~
fall supply OF the Invaluable Curntives TOT ale ~
W. O. DYER Biddeford, Me-. 3. y. Mitchell sseo; Ne
M r. burr a Co.. Wholesale, Boston, hss.' We q.
Philips Wholesale, Portland. o., IA
PhlIIp Lee, 1876 william s., New fosn. 80 ~.
for a manual furnished frec.-1n buying see VIZ
Philip Lees name u ON each boz.
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ALLOTMENT Roll OF Co. /, lsr Me. CAvAL-
RY.-The allotment roll Of Co. j, LIST Maine
Cavalry, Carr. COwAS, has been received by
John q. Bradbury, Cashier of the York
Bank, Saeo. The assignees will DO paid up
on calling at the above Bank. Sixty.two
members of the Company allotted one thous-
and four hundred and sixty.two dollars from
two months pay.
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Tn, Confessions L Experience Of an Invalid.

Published Tor tho Deneht
and as warning and caution 20 young men who
suffer from Nervous Debility, ifemaIure 10y
&c .upnlyinp AT the same time the means o! seif
Cure By one who hs. cured himself ai,er being
nut 10 rrsat expense through medical Imposition
and quackery. by enclosing post,paia addressed
NITYINIEL MIfFIiR. Esq. Bedford. Kings
10. ~. Y. VIII
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Y We are under obligations to I. X.
Lane, Esq, for copy of the Nowbcrn IN
C.) Progress. The Progress is printed daily
and weekly, and fully shows that the "Yan'
KEGS" are carrying their institutions with
them into the disloyal States. The State o.
North Carolina, thanks to our brave troops
has one good Union paper published in it
hnrlnns.
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For the Union and Journal.
Pieuro Pneumonia.

This disease, or lung murrain, is making
its appearance in our State. Capt. Gerry
Rounds, of this place. lost a few days since
available OK, and yesterday steer, so in
fecled that he could not stand, was killed,
and the writer was present at the examina'
ton of the creature by DR.. Whitney. The
brain was sound, and every part healthy
but the lungs. Here the disease had made
fearful progress, and modification had com
menced. The diseased portion OF the lung
differed in color from the part not yet affect
ed, and was much heavier. Portions of each
as we'll us of the brain, were removed auC
are to be preserved. Before the OK wa
known to DO diseased this steer stood nearest
to him, and thus, probably, inhaled the in
fiction. u. w. q.
Buxton, May Is, 1862.