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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-04-11
Burusidc's Divisisn.

There Is very little news of interest from Gen.
Burnside's Department The report was cur
rent that Gen. Burnside had been ordered to
eyacuate Newborn within six days. and that he
had returned reply that he would meet the
rebel commander ut Goldsboro' and at IA
leigh.
We learn by letter In the New York Zines,
that on SATURDAY, 23d ult.. Gen. Parke's brig
ade Il Gen. Burnside's division. having march,
ell down from Newbern, entered Morehead city,
near Beaufort, and found Il evacuated By tho
inhabitants. An officer with q flag OF truce
crossed over 10 Fort Macon. about two miles
distant, and demanded q surrender Of the fort.
The commander, Lieut.. Smith, refused to sur
render aud Gen. Burnside then directed q Wig
orous movement to invest the fort with an ade-
auate land and naval force to insure its reduc-
ton. The work Of erecting the necessary siege
works, with the transportation Of heavy ord
nance, will necessarily occupy several days
Lieut.. Plagler will have the suTerintendence Of
the siege operations under Gen. Parke.
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I.Innd Nun, her Ten.

A dispatch from Flag officer Pootc to Secrc-
tary Wells announces the discontinue Of tho
rebel floating battery at Island No. 10. On
Friday morning the gunboats Benton, Cincln-
natl and Pittsburgh, with three mortars, con-
centrated their FIRE upon II, and after bonn
bardment continuing about an hour, during
which several shells were landed upon IL,
the machine Was cut loose from It's moor
ings and ioated two or three miles down
the river, out Of range. The Commodore says
that shells continued TO be dropped on different
parts Of the Island, and into the batteries on
the Tennessee shore. while the return FIRE oftbo
rebels has NO effect.
The rebel steamer Winchester was set on FRO
and burned TO the waters edge. The enemy
are erecting batteries all along the Tennessee
shore, 10 prevent the landing Of our troops.
On Friday night The Union gunboat Caron-
delet ran the gauntlet ut Island No. 10, without
firing a single shot and without receiving any
damage although the rebels did their best To
intercept, her progress. Saturdays dispatches
from Carlo stated that the firing Of the federal
forces had been more active ap had done good
execution.
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Tho saco Fire Department.

In the Democrat fthis week We notice lengthy
communication addressed to the selectmen Of
saco, from the foremcn OF the several Fire Compa.
MES In saco, explanatory Of the resolutions passed
by tho firo Companies, proposing to deliver up
to the town the FIRE apparatus and retire from the
service as organized companies, on the ground that
the sum appropriated by the town was an made
quate compensation.
TO this communication the Selectmen reply, ex.
presslng regret at the course the Fro Companies
felt constrained to take, and notify them that the
Fire wardens had been appointed to meet them At
such time as they might designate, to sec II some
plan might not DO agreed upon which might be
adopted by the town which would be mutually
satisfactory.
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Lieut.. John II. Goddard; ID Lieut., CISCO A

Lent. John II. Goddard; ID Lieut., CISCO A.
i' Co F-Captain, Nathan Mathew; list Lieut.,
s,enhen Boothby; ID It,, Jarvis G. Stevens.
%. G-Captain, Augustus ]. Burbank; Isl
Lieut.. Zebulon ID. Blethen; ID Lieut., Isaac w.
Virgin.
Co. H-Captain, Geo. ]. Summit, U: . a.
ist 1t, Chas. II. Baker, Skowhegan; 2d ILL.,
John II. Webb, st. Adams. n,,-.,.
Co. I-Captain. Louis o. Cowan, Bidaei1ra
LIST It,, Paul Chsdbourn, WATERFORD ~ LII
Frank W. Pray. Shapleigh.. .I.
Co. K-Captain, Geo. Prince, Bath; Isl M w.
George Carey, Houlton; ID It., john D. N.Y.
rick. Augusta. - r..,,. II G
Co. L-Cartain. Constantine ray,o.', Oh II T., =
Zenas Vaughan, Freeman. p.,
Co. M-Captain, George NJ. Brown bangor
Ist Lieut., Evans S. Pillsbury, Guiliord; III Lt''
Ephraim IL. Taylor, Lisbon.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-04-11
Dcclination of Governor washburn.

We are authorized to say that the gentleman
who now so ably and faithfully fills the Execu.
tive chair of the State, is unqualidedly ayerse
TO being candidate for another election
There Is q strong feeling among those who have
twice So triumphantly supported him for Gu,
bernatorial hOnOrs, that they should be allowed
TO give him third election, by amlorlty even
larger than he has hitherto received; We BE-
iieye the interest of the State would be sub
seryel by his rc. election. and il Is to be hoped
that he may be induced to change lis purpose
on the subject. But we understand his decli-
nation to be without reservation, and that his
numerous friends will have To submit To his
views of duty and propriety in the premises. =
ReRReJec Journal.
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ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.
FIRST CAVALRY MAINE VOLUNTEERS, I
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 3, 1862. !

FIRST CAVALRY MAINE VOLUNTEERS,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., April 3, 1862. !
EDIroR UNIoS AND JOURNAL
Dear Sir: enclose correct copy of the
field, staff and company officers of our resi-
ment. If you have not already publishedit it,
you may desire copy for publication.
Last Sunday morning five companies, a,
b, Z. IL and NJ. commenced "marching on
to Harpcr's Ferry, about so miles n. w.
from here, up the Potomac. The rest of us
are ordered to Warrenton Junction, on the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad, about Al
miles S. w. from Alexandria. We have
scarcely had time to place our hands on our
arms before we are ordered away to the field
of action. AS soon us each detachment OF
four companies arrived here they were given
their arms sibres and revolyers. Brig.
Gen. Hatch, in whose brigade we are TO be,
says We also shall have carbines-a kind OF
short ride for cavaliers. We are to DO in
Mai. Gen. Banks division. The most OF one
company, ID, was sent to Falls Church on
picket duty the next morning after tho first
detachment arrived here. They returned
night before last, and will 80 with us to War
rnton Junction tomorrow.
Col. Allen. who went with the first dctach-
ment, was taken sick at the Astor House in
New York city, on March 10th, and has been
unable to be with the regiment since. hope,
however, and expect he will be here to-day.
There is considerable inquiry about him in
the regiment, us no one here has heard from
him lately. Col. \. has the entire conf
dencc of the regiment, and he deserves it,
lie has humanity and moral charactcr-is
thorough temperance man oftho "siraishtest
sect"-is discreet and decided, and has that
presence Of mind and tact 50 absOlutely me-
ccssary 10 military commander. Moreover,
he has for many years been interested and
engaged in military affairs, SO that he quite
easily adapts himself to his present position.
Col. a. is tall, well proportional and fine
looking man. \ vigorous, athletic, and
commanding personnel is much in a military
commander, but character to lean on is alb
solutcly indispensable for successful one.
While Col. \. is absent, Major Stowc!l is
in command. The Major is lawyer. and
like many others Of the craft will no doubt
show military talents of a high order. In
deed, with noble and vigorous physical sys-
tenn, and the sharp intellectual dexterity
which his professional practice has given
him, We shall look for success and prosperity
to pave his pathway in military lie.
Last evening the Major made capital off
hand speech to our band, who serenaded him.
Our band has got to DO one of the finest in
the army. If you could have heard it play
with spirit, as it did last evening, "JOhn
Browns body" &C., "Dixie" and Yankee
Doodle" think you would have felt better
here than in the Journal office at ID.
1t is quite u warm, sunny June DAY, while
| am writing. The ground isquitc dry now,
and the streets of Washington are dusty
A little rain, however, serves to give us moth
Ing under foot except mud.
Yours, &v., j. McC. PERKINS.
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From Fortress Msursr.

Shipping Point and other places taken By he
Federal troops Skirmishs Nth the enemy.
WASHINGTON, April7.
The Fortress Monroe boat TO Baltimore brings
information from the neighborhood Of York
town to Saturday afternoon. Shipping Point
had been taken by our troops and other places
on the route formerly occupied by the rebels.
Some skirmishng and cannonadIng had taken
place between the outposts Of the enemy and
our forces.
Our men are in good spirits and ready for .
contest.
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LATER.
News from Tenn. River.
Junction Of the Forces Of Buell. and Grant.
Our Pickots Within Five Milos OF
Boauregard's Army.
NEw YoRK, 9th.

Bark washir, from Bremen, saw on the 9Th
ult, In lat. 80. Ion. &c, q steamship supposed
TO be the Nashville.
The Times Washington despatch says the SEN
ate Military Committee have reported against
the confirmation Of Ble,.ker. stokei and Deha-
na as Bricadier Generals, and In favor Of Cad
wailader a. Major General. and Capt. Grover
and Colonel Van Allen m Brigadier Generals.
A despatch TO the Cincinnati Gazette. dated
Savannah, Tenn. April LIST, states that the rei-
els advanced camps ut Corinth. where Beaure.
gard Is IN command, are within six miles OF
our advance at Pittsburg. and there are but .
miles between the pickets Of the respective for
ces Ut Purdy, where the rebels have four % hve
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-04-11
BIG BATTLE NEAR coRlNTH.

by dispatch received this "Wednesday AZ
ternoon. we are informed Of a grea, battle near
corin,h. with the following results;
The rebels were defeated with loss OF 20 to
40 900. Gen. Sydney Johnston was killed, and
Beauregard lost an arm. Our loss was Is to
10 900, including Gen. Lew Wallace killed.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-04-11
Municipal Election in Portland.

The Municipal Election on Tuesday was the most
quiet we have ever witnessed IN this city. TheIc
was no excitement whatever. People went mp u
the polls and voted as they pleased, The vote OI
the city was much smaller than usual. Our pres
ent excellent Mayor was reelected by handsome
majority. and the Republicans have carried ma ma;
iority of the wards They have carried their full
ticket in wards l, .. and 6. In ward there was
no choice for Alderman aud one Councilman. The
fnllOWlnw a the return of
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-04-11
Congressional.
XXXVIIth Congross--First Session.


SEyATE.-A bill providing Territorial Gov
eminent for Arizona was introduced. Resolu-
lions of the Legislature of the State Of Maine
fayoring the Presidents emancipation scheme
and the abolition OF slavery in tho District of
Columbia were presented.
The bill abolishing slavery In the District of
Columbia was taken up, and Mr.. Sumner OF
Mass, addressed the Senate in very able an
elaborate speech IN favor of the bill.
lIoUsE.-'The consideration Of the tax bill was
continued.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-04-11
APRIL 2.

SExArE.-The correspondence between the
Secretary OF State and Ex-President Pierce in
regard to the Knights Of the Golden Circle was
received and read. 1t exonerates MIR. Pierce
from the charge made against him..
The Senate passed the resolution that the u.
s. ought TO cooperate with the States in eman-
cipation-Yeas 80. nays 10.
Mr.. Davis of Ky, and Mr.. McDongal, OF
CAL, spoke in opposition to the emancipation
of Slavery In the district of Columbia.
IIoUsE.-The tax bill was before the House.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-04-11
Gen. banks DIvIsIsu.

-. woopsrocK, Va, April o.
A timber box OF Dawes battery, containing
1875 pounds. powder and 30 shells, exploded hero
yesterday. ipjuring slightly one man and two
horses.
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Gbe anim &gourn1d.
Biddeford, April II, 1909.
shtt Of NlliRs.
EXECUTIVE DErARIsESr, }

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
AUGUSTA, March -, 1867.
An ADJOURNED SESSION Of the Executive Coun
ell will he held at the Council Chamber in Augusta
ON THURSDAY the first day Of May next.
Attest,
axl5 JOSEPH d. HALL. SEC. OF STATE.
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TAdvertisers are particularly request
ed TO hand In their advertisements as early In the
week as possible. In order to secure their inser'
,iou they must be received by Wednesday noon.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-04-11
APRIL 3.

SEyATE.-A resolution was adopted instruct
ing the Committee on the Conduct of the War
to collect evidence In regard to the barbarous
treatment by the rebels ut Manassas, OF our
killed in battle there; also, whether the rebels
enlisted Indians, who committed unheard OF
atrocities, and how the savage warfare was con-
Quoted.
The bill abolishing slavery In the District Of
Columbia was taken up. Mr.. Wright the new
Senator from Ind, spoke against the bill, and
Mr.. Fessenden, of Me-, favored 1t. Mr.. Clark,
Of n. H., called up his substitute for the bill.
Mr.. Browning moved to amend Mr.. Clark's
substitute by making the average value OF the
slaves $500, and providing that one half be
paid to the master, II loyal, and the other half
retained by the Secretary Of the Treasury, and
when any person liberated by the bill emgrates
to another country 1t be paid over to him or
his. Adopted.
Mr.. Trumbull offered an amendment to the
original bill, that no payment be made for any
slaves to any persons who have borne arms in
the rebellion against the United States, or in
any way given aid thereto.
HousE.-Mr. Hutchins Of Ohio, asked leave
to introduce resolution Of inquiry relative to
a certain order of Gen. Hooker, giving PER-
mission to certain people to search for runaway
negroes, and to seize them II found IN MS III
vision, with an accompanying report OF Brig.
Gen. Sickles with detailed report OF Major
Foen, commanding the 2d regiment OF the TX.
celsior Brigade. with an account OF the visit OF
some SHAREHOLDERS and their repulse by order OF
Gen. Sickles. Mr.. Wicklifie Of Kentucky OBJ
jected.
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rIrLn AND srArrorricERs,

Colonel-Samuel II. Allen. Thomaston.
1t. Colonel-yacant.
let Maior-Dayid L. Stowell, Canton.
81 Major-Calyin s. Douty. Dover.
81 Major-warrcn l.. Whitney, Newbery.
Aljutant-Bepj. +. Tucker, U :. A.
Quarter Masier-Edwin NJ. Patten, Portland.
Surgeon-Geo. W. Colby, Richmond.
Asst. SurgeOn-Geo. ID. Haley, PASSPORT.
Chaplain-Benj. Y. Tefl, Bangor.
Sergt. Msjor-Adiiscn p. Russell. Houlton.
Or. Mast. Sergt.-E. c. Bigelow, Portland.
Ord'nce Sergt.-J. Nee. Perkins, Limington.
Co. Sergt.-Clarence d. Ulmer, Rockland.
Hosp. Stewards. c. Loyejoy,
Band Leader-Alex. s. Davis, Houlton.
COMMISSIONED COMPANY orricrss.
Co. A-Cap,ain, Sidney W. Thaxter. Bangor,
Is, Lieut., vacant. III Lieut., Jos. Z. Hill, Ken
nebunk
Go. B-Captain. Jonathan p. Cilley, Thorn
aston; ls,.Lieut., VIM. Il. Coleman, lincoln
vile; ~ Lieut., Frank NJ. Cutler. Union.
70 C.hobert Y. Dyer. Augusta; LIST Lit,
dudley ;. Haines, Readfeld; "a It., Geo. s.
kimball, Gardiner.
Co. D-Cap,ain, Charles II. Smith. Eastport;
Is, Lieut.. Andrew u. Squirting; III Lieut., W.
Montgomery, Orland.
Co. E-Captain. Black Hawk Putnam; LIST
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Gen. Pope en shc Tennessee shore.
Gun6oai Btior the Baiieriss.

.dnsfhsr Gun6odf Bdorhs Bdhsrts.
WASHINGTON, Apr. 2.
The Secretary ofwar, has received dispatches
from New Madrid. which state that Gen. Pope
hal just landed on the Tennessee shore. The
whole movement had been grand success.
The General has received q ferry boat by tho
new route, through the swamps.
Another gunboai had run the rebel gauntlets,
and was at Gen: Pope's disposal.
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April ..
SESArE.-Mr. Wilson, of Mass, offered the
following resolution:
ResoIred, That the Military Committee be
instructed to report whether any further legis-
lation Is necessary to prevent persons employed
in the military service of the United States from
aiding the return or having the control over
persons claimed to be fugitive slaves, and to
punish them therefor. Laid over.
Mr.. Davis of Kentucky offered the following
resolution
>Resoirei, That the war shall not be prose-
cuted in any spirit vf conquest or subjugation,
but TO defend the Constitution and preserve the
the rights Of the several States unimpaired, and
that the United States will prosecute the war
until this Is secured. Laid over.
The bill to abolish slavery In the district OF
Columbia was taken up.
Mr.. McDougall concluded his speech.
MIR. Sumner moved TO amend the bill 30 that
in giving testimony before the commissioner no
witness be excluded on account Of color
Agreed to-21 TO 10.
Mr.. Clark moved to amend the second Sec
ton. that claimant making petition for pay
ment should make oath that he had not borne
arms against the government, nor given aid or
comfort to its enemies.
Mr.. Trumbull moved 10 add proviso that
such oath Of the party to the petition be not
evidence Of the facts theiei stated Agreed to,
and amendment adopted.
Mr.: Collamer offered an amendment that own
ers shall hlc the names and description OF the
persons TO be liberated BY the bill within TWEEN.
~ days after making claim for payment, or
such time rs the commissioners may limit, un-
der penalty OF forfeiture Of the claim. and that
the clerk Of the court shall issue certificates OF
manumission TO persons liberated. Adopted.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-06
Martin County Democratic. Conven-
ton.

tfon.
The Democracy of Martin county assembled
at the Court House on Saturday, the 2lst inst,
and were called to order by ThoD,as W. Clarke,
Chairman OF the Central Committee.
On motion, Cutler s. Dobbin was called 10
the chair, and James G. O'Brien appointed Sec
retary
TO be ~ appoint delegates TO attend the Sth OF
January Convention at Indianapolis
On motion, the Chair appointed twelve dele
gates, viz:
Richard G. Stephen, Thomas NJ Clark, James
O. O'Brien, John Kendall, VIM. L. Raney, Thos
Hart. Richard Anderson, a W. Enman, WIN.
c. Welsh, David ID. Cove, Peter Figley and Reu-
ben Mccormick
The contingents are as follows:
Z. X. Mason, Q. H. McCarty, VIM. H. Mont
gomery, Nathaniel N. Ledgerwood, Harrison
Connell, John r. o'Brien, Addison Sullivan,
VIM. Inman, Ephram Mosier, VIM A. Miles and
VIM. Grisme
On motion the delegates were instructed to
vote as a unit at the State Convention
On motion, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Resoiued. That the Democracy of Martin
county recommend to the favorable consideration
OF the State Convention the name of Mathew L.
Brett, of Davies county, for nomination for the
office of Treasurer of State
Resolued, That We recommend to the favor
able consideration of the State Convention the
name of E. c. Hibben, of Rush county, for the
nomination for the Office of Superintendent OF
Public Instruction.
On motion, the State Sentinel. Vincennes Sun
and Martin County Herald were requested to pub
lish the proceedings of this meeting.
On motion, convention adjourned
CUTLER s. DOBBINS, Chm.
JAMES c. O'BRIEN Sec'y
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-06
WASHINGTON. Jannarr 9.

WASHINGTON, January =.
SENATE.-Mr. King presented petition nu
merously signed by citizens of New York city,
praying for the emancipation of slaves under the
war power.
Mr.. Latham presented a petition from the
Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco for a
steamship mail line between that port and Cuba.
Mr.. Sumner offered a resolution that the Pres
ident be requested. if not incompatible with the
public interest, to transmit 10 the Senate all the
correspondence which has taken place since the
Congress held at Paris in 1856 relating to neu-
tral and belligerent rights on the ocean, which
was agreed to.
State of Maryland, protesting against interier-
ence with slavery in the State by the General
Government.
Mr.. Latham offered resolution instruoting
the Committee on Finance to inquire into the ex-
pediency of establishing distinct bureau for the
Treasury Department 70 regulate and control the
mint. Agreed to.
Mr.. Wilson offered resolution instructing the
Committee on Military Affairs to inquire into the
necessity of modifying the act CT July, 1861, in
creasing the military status of the United States.
Also, resolution calling on the Secretary of
War 10 transmit TO the Senate the number of
cavalry regiments authorized to be raised, where
stationed, and if il would be advisable TO convert
those not yet mustered into service into regiments
of infantry. Agreed to.
Mr. Wilson introduced bill to provide for the
appointment of suffers for the volunteer service
of the army, and to define their duties. Re
ferred.
Mr.. Grimes introduced bill in regard to the
administration of justice in the District of Co
lumbia. Which was referred.
Mr.. Nesmith offered resolution calling on the
Secretary of War for copies of the reports of the
Surgeon General and Sanitary Commission on
the health Of the army. Agreed to.
Senate adjourned till Monday.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-06

dition-such our prospects. Such is the result
of our speculation, our investment in sectional
PhiladeIphia and Chicago platforms, and sec
tional irrepressibie conflict Presidents.
The present Administration seems to have de
monstrated that, for want of brains, for want of
capacity TO administer the Government, it can
not conquer the South; but thsf it can feed
up favorites; can trample under foot the Con-
stitution and laws can destroy the liberties
and Government which the Democratic pnrty,
during the last eighty years, has preserved and
built up; can squander the national treasure, and
sink the country hopelessly in debt and bank
ruptcy.
The people should remember that the old con-
tnentai currency could not be kept up; the
French Assgnats could not be kept up. Indi
ana State scrip could not be kept up, and the
present national scrip, If issued beyond GER
tain amount, can not be kept up; unless law is
made to hang every man who refuses 70 take it
at par and every banker that refuses 10 receive It
on deposit
know that what have written looks gloomy,
and may not be concurred in by some: but it is
only because we are not now realizing what Is
ere long TO be upon We are now in the con
dition of the man who has just mortgaged his
farm, borrowed money to its entire value, at
twenty five per cent. returne6home and is enga-
ged in spending it, in general bust of himself
and family Times with them, during the ex-
penditure, are good all are laughing and happy
while they think not of the future. During the
borrowing and spending time, all is merry as a
marriagebell. But there is an earning and
paying time a coming and then. there will begin
to be heard the cry of what shall do TO be
saved? So with us now, people, this ques-
ton should begin earnestly 10 be pressed, what
are we do to be savedg Where is the Star of Beth
lehem? where is the cradle of a redeemer,
from whence will break forth the glad tidings of
peace and good viii TO men?
This Government ought not to be lost-this
Union ought not TO be twain; but how is il to be
preserved? Where are the men, and what IS the
instrumentalty whereby this infinite good is to
be achieved?
] may give my own thoughts these queries
in my next. Yours, &c,