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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-01-31
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w..hI.v,.n and vicIni,y.


All Is quiet on the Potomac. The War
Department has issued general orders to the
effect that measures ore to DO taken to secure
the comfort Of Union prisoners in the hands
Of the rebels. For this purpose two commits
sioners, appointed by. the President, are to
visit Richmond and other places. and do for
the captives as much as the jailors will oil.
low. .s
Recent intelligence leads to the belief that
most Of the rebels directly in front OF Wash
ington are housed between Bull Run and
Manassas. And It is believed that large
portion Of the rebel army Of the Potomac
are distributed upon the lines Of railroads
conyerging at Manassas.
A rebel deserter says ten regiments have
gone South, but the position of the main
body Of tho rebel army is unchanged. The
rebel line Of defence extends about GO miles
They expect sanguinary battle ut Centre
vile.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
ST.. JOHNS, N. F. 23d.

Pending the arrival Of the Europa, there
was feeling Of great suspension in England,
and the funds were temporarily depressed, but
rallied some.
Tho Journals argue that definite answer
was not to b. expected by her, and think the
cause of peace loses nothing BY the delay -
Others construe the delay unfavorably.
The London Post thinks 1t diminishcS the
homes of peace, and that the Washington
Government will propose compromise. but
which will not for moment be entertained
The Times asks why the decision should
bo DELAYED If favorable for peace, and says
the immediate surrender OF Mason and Slidell
would have been greater blow to the con,
federates than victory on the Potomac, and
worth millions to the federal eIchequer.
The Daily News sees nothing but peace.
All the journals publish tho semi Official
account of the proceedings Of Lord Lyons up
to the 23d, when he presented the formal de-
mand. An answer is looked for by thu
American, which Is due on the 18th, and q
Cabinet Council had been summoned for the
10th. .. -
Russell, in his correspondence to the Times,
predicts n refusal to surrender. lie also says
a victory over the Coniederates had become
political necessity, and that Gen. McClel.
Ian was being pressed to advance.
The Paris Patrie and Pays assert that the
Washington government has offered to restore
Mason and Slidell, on condition that England
will not recognize the South.
The Morning Herald Gays, II the affair i
settled, England and and France have strong
Inducements, on commercial grounds, t.
recognize the independence OF of the Con-
federacy, ias, unless the step Is maniully
taken by Ministers ut once, 1t is certain to
be taken by Parliament on assembling.
The daily News says that any recognition
of the Confedemcy would DO too abhorren
to English principles to DO really q subject
for apprehension.
Additional batteries of artillery arc under
orders to embark.
The Times shows that by the beginning o.
February Admiral Mines squadron viii
number I line Of battle ships, SO frisaate' and
Is coryettes and sloops, and speculates on
what no can do Herewith.
The shipment of ammunition to the AT.
lantic squadron continues undated.
The Pirate Sumter, on arriving oil Cadiz
with the officers and crews OF three Fedora
merchant vessels, solicited permission u
enter. The American Consul demanded thai
the request be refused, but, 1t was grantees
on condition that she should DO placed under
the protection of Spain, and the Sumter
entered the port without being saluted. II
was rumored that the Consul would leave on
account of this resolution by Spain.
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and navy departments, as amended BY the
House, was passed.
IIouse.-SIr. Blake. Of Ohio, reported a
bill authorizing postal money order sys'
TEN. Postponed. ,
Mr.. Stevens, Of Pennsylvania, reported
the naval appropriation bill. ~
Mr.. Alley of Mass, addressed the House
on the necessity Of supporting the Govern.
ment by all pecuniary means in the power oil
the people.
necessity Of adherence to tho Constitution In
conducting the war.
The Committee then rose, and the House
adjourned.
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Mlaine legislature.
AUGUSTA, Jan. %

SEyArE.-Mr. Blunt, from the Committee
on Frontier and Coast Defences, reported a
bill to authorize loan to the United States
for public defence, which was once read.
On motion of Mr.. Harlow, the provision
authorizing the appointment of three CON-
missioners to proceed to Washington, was
stricken out.
On motion Of Mr.. Woods,
Ordered, That the Committee on Banks
and Banking be instructed to enquire into
tho cxpedency Of amending chap. "a of the
laws OF 1853.
Same Senator, by leave, introduced bill
to amend chapters 67 and II Revised Statues,
which was referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary. .
MIR. Blunt, from the Comittee on Militia
and Military Affairs, reported bill to pro-
vide for the destitute families OF volunteers
which was, on his motion, ordered to lie on
the table and be printed.
Mr.. Marshall, from the Committee on Mer.
camille Affairs and Insurance, reported bill to
incorporate Union Fire Company Bangor
Read and assigned.
Mr.. Emerson, from the Committee Fisheries,
repOrtcu jill W f'Suh"tO o"os "o"'"N :"
Pcnobscot river, and that 1t DO referred to
next Legislature. Accepted.
DEMONSTRATIONS presented and referred
of Charles A. Warren in behalf OF the re-
cruiting officers Of the 10Th Maine Regiment
and LIST Maine Battery asking for compensa-
ton for recruiting Elizabeth Gage Wyman
for change Of name; s. F. Waterman and
35 Others praying for an amendment OF the
constitution and laws reducing the number
of Representatives and Senator'S, that the
Council be abolished, that the Legi' lature
hold only biennial sessions, and that the
sclectmen of towns DO elected in the same
manner as school committees are now elected;
Lewis Comiar and SO Others Of Grant Isle
Plantation asking for an appropriation for
certain roads and bridges.
Mr.. Lincb of Portland, from committee on
Mercantile Affairs and Insurance, reported
bill to amend chapter As of the Revised
Statues relating to interest on money.
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e Itisa common observation made by per-
their family. that their doctors bills are not tho
tenth part rs large ~ before, Why 10 iti by tho
timely use Of simple medicated sugar pill dlsease
Is at snce arrested and that % quietly that 10 10
fore and amer they adopted the Homeopathic sys-
tenn. that fuli knowledgs OF It's value IL arrived
Every family should therefore be provided with
MI, convenient aud money saving article. and At
c.,st;r,, sold from q cant boz. 20 80 ease with
booL of directions by w. q. Dyer, iBiddsford, Me-,
& Il Mitchell. Saco. Men. 3. Burr a Co. whole
sale. Boston, Mass, W. TPhilps. Wholesale, Port.
land, or address Philip Lee. i@ William b., New
York. Ne
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The Maine Cavalry Regiment.
CAMP PEyoRscor. AUGUSTA, !
Jan, q, 1862. (

Jdus AVo-s
Paymaster Usher commenced paying the
cavalry regiment, encamped here, Saturday
paying on that day Companies A, b, @ and
ID. To-day he is paying the remaining COM
panies. The soldiers are very much pleased
to get their money. They have borne the
delay very patiently, making little or no
complaint at the tardy progress Of the Gov.
eminent. Some Of the companies have been
in service since the latter part of September,
and as the pay.rOlls are made up to Dec. 81,
1861. have three months pay duo them
This cavalry regiment has received unusual
attention both in and out Of the State since
Its organization, and various and somewhat
contradictory stories are told both by the
press and individuals about il, and the OBJ
stacles 1t has had to encounter. Tho writer
has full knowledge Of all the matters con-
nected with il, and proposes to speak some
what explicitly in relation to them. The
regiment was recruited chiefly in the month,
Of September and October, the major part
In September and tho FIRST days Of October
Nearly all the companies were mustered int
service prior to Nov. l, the company officer
appointed, and the field and staff commits
stoned. The men comprising the regimen
were unusually fne-the best material 10
good soldiers. The State authorities expect
ed the War Department would direct then
to send il carly from the State, and they tool
especial pains to procure the necessary arti
cles expected Of them 20 pot II at once int
service. The horses, over 100 in number
and horses that are allowed BY all who ar
qualified TO judge to be superior to any o
any regiment In the service, were purchase
and delivered to the companies. Nothin.
which the Governor could do, or could b,
done BY Col. Goddard, to promote the com
fort Of tho men. to secure the efficiency o
the regiment. or TO see that the horsss wer
veil cared for, has been left undone, an,
considering the difhculdes and smbaIra<
mcnts growing out Of the unavoidable neces
sisy which has obliged the regiment to re
main in caavss tents during the risOrs Of III
winter, the present good condition Of the e.
tir, regiment l. . marvel to all who are %
ou.irted with the difficulties which Il hs
surnounted and d daily surrounding. Du'
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- The following was mislaid. and there
fore not published at the proper time:
CAnp PEyoBscor, AUGUSTA,
Ian. 10. 1862.


Hiram Kimball, OF Hollis, u soldier Of
Co., LIST Me. cavalry, died quite suddenly al
the hospital on "Wednesday, about p. NJ
His disease was diptheria, in very virulcn'
form. His age was %. This is the first
death that has occurred in the company
The officers Of the company were with him
when he died, and by their direction his body
was laid out in his military apparel, placed
in q coffin and sent in charge of comrade
to his friends in Hollis for burial.
The funeral honors to soldier Of the cav
airy were paid to the deceased. A guard Of
eight men mounted, commanded by corpo-
al, formed the escort. These. preceded BY
the entire band, also mounted, marched be-
fore the hearse containing his remains. Six
men in single iile, on each side Of the hearse
mounted, formed the pail bearers. Then
followed the horse Of the deceased, saddled
the stirrups reversed, with boots attached
and spurs in reverse order, led by two sol
diers by white handkerchiefs. Then followet
the privats, marching by fours, then tn,
buglers, non ommissioned officers, the low
est in grade marching FIRST, and the process
sion closing with the officers Of the company
In tins order the company marched to tn
hospital. where q briet prayer was made b.
the Chaplain. the coffin placed in the hearse
and the company, to the music Of a mourn
full dirye, marched to the depot. 1t was
mouruful scene, that carrying OF the re
mains Of young man who had laid down .
q soldiers last rest in the dawn OF manhood
Mr.. Kimball was u good, obedient soldier
prompt to do his duty, and BY bis calm Gen
tleuanly demeanor, gained the respect OF hi
officers and comrades. The company wer
out in full ranks to testify their respect h
the memory Of their fellow-soldier, and wer
much impressed with the solemnities Of tn
funeral honon. L. o. O.
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s. NJ. sHAw's
MARKET HOUSE,
Biddeford, No.

A largo supply Of tho very hes, Beef Peri,
Lard. Sas.ages, &e., constantly on hand
Having ono OF the best slaughter Houses 10 the
State, am prepared 10 do buschsrins q sli kinds
In the best manner. run two carts reguisrly for
the purpose Of supplying oil my customer In tho
two places promptly. and an determined to keep
none but the beet articles In my line, and to sell as
low as can be afforded, a.d no io~o. Your patron
age Is solicited. III
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NEN ELIA,
VINO DIED JAN. LtIH, 1865

"Not lost, bat gone be'ore."-this 10 our Aith-
vet oh, how tearfhlly and sad come memories for
our hearts bereavement Just ere the Summers
roses bloomed her hopes Of earth were strong as
ours. Life was as dear-the Ganrs b~igAiri Now
meath the New Years snows-as cold-as white
as silent arc they-our loved sleeps In Dsath's
long, waheless, dreamless slumber.
Not lost."-we murmur.-and yet thro' weary
years 20 come "a voice-a footstsp-a young. fair
facc,-the same that made our homo 90 blest-~iH
bear NO gsstsg to our ssfdsssd sAasisnsd hswfs Gu
srmorsy
mot lost,--tho' eaci, bright hope was crushed
every dream was chilled and blishted-every Ito
OF life discovered and blghted-till bright, wstful
eyes grew dim ut last,-he rosy lips grow pale and
cold.--the patient waiting, hopeless heart grew
eth.
All, no mot lost !~-for ss We gnIe, there is
beauty not OF earth mo traco OF bitter suffering
mars the sweet rcpose-tls like the sleep OF child
hood with eyes 80 gently closed and lips just part
cd with q smile.
'Not lost but gone bciore"-thrice blessed thor'
for those We love shall greet thee there Tho
household band twice broken here on earth-now
claims another. and yet Is not complete! 30 shall
We follow thee-and sweeter songs shall greet our
ear-bnghter Jerms-and speaking lips shall sound
our wclcome-and undimmed eyes shall watch our
coming
Thus Ills OF Heavcn-thc firm, deep Faith.-tho
bright aud cheering hopc-,he peaceful calm that
stills our hearts to say-thoush bitter tears are
falling-"not lost, but gone beje,sr Con-.
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~ The war has one good effect. I. h

~: The war has one good effect. 1t has
produced quite q dearth in the murder mar
ket. It seems to have absorbed the combat
i've elements Of tho nation. Where killing
is going is going on by wholesale, individual
murder Is not worth the while. 1t is said
there was smaller number Of murders In
New York in 1861 than for years before
only Is. This Improvement in the public
morals is clearly to DO attributed to the
hcalthful influence Of the war
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saco Wator Power Company.

|. The Treasurer Of the saeo Water Company hero.
by gives notice that the amount Of ell the Assess
ments voted by said company and actually paid
in, IL ten hundred and sven thousand two hundred
stock h six hundred and seventy thousabd dol
lars that the debts due from said Company on the
frat day OF January Instant amount IN one hun:
dred and forty three thousand seven hundred and
seventy Ave dollars and thirty nine cents that the
amount Of Capital Stock invested In real estate,
buildings, machinery and other nItuIss 70 nx hun.
drsd and seventy thousand dollarsj tha, me AZ
Company by the assessors OF the ouns IN snlen
the ssme IL located 10 four hundred and any seven
thousand three hundred and thify ntse assss ,
property q ssid Company BY aid Assessors s'lS'
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Misunderstanding Is ono Of the grea,
blessings Of the world Herrick Aliens "olo
Medal Sslentus Is the other. One 10 the
result, Of love, admiration and courship tn.
other the rssal. ofperscverancs, science and
.till. Where matches have proven insult
AHA. this article is well calculated to hsr'
mouiss and mako homo happy and pleasant,
by always giving you the incest, vhisess,
highest and best Bread, Biscuit, Cakes and
Puddings that woman's hand can make
which purpose cannot be accomplished BY
the using Of any other Saleratus or soda
Most Merchants sell Il.
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The Rurn.Idc ExpcdIiion.

It is now moro than two weeks since the
Burnside expedition sailed from Hampton
Roads, and We are yet without any definite
and reliable information from It; VIC do moi
even know It's destination. There Is q rcpor,
In many of the Southern. papers that one Of
the transports belonging to the feet had been
run ashore and burned to prevent Its falling
into tho hands Of the enemy, but where this
disaster took place, II 1t has really occurred
Is not stated.
The Norfolk Day Book declares that the
report of the vessels being in Pamlico Sound
is false, reconnaissance from Roanoke Isl
and, on Monday last, bringing no word oil
their presence.
Special dispatches from Washington state
that Assistant Secretary Fox, Of the navy,
feels confident that the expedition has ere
this struck blow at q point which, with
the advance of Gen. Buell. into Tennessee,
will cut of oil rebel communication with
Virginia and oil the States south Of it. Gen.
Mcclellan, 1t is said, intcrprcts the absence
of all news from the Burnside expedition by
flag of truce to Fortress Monroe rs favora-
BILE; as, II the expedition had failed, we
should hear of such facts through rebel
sources.
LATER. A special messenger with des-
patches from Burnside reached Washington
on the morning of the 2sth. They are d.
ted "Head Quarters, Department Of North
Carolina"
After leaving Fortress Monroe, on Monday
the weather cleared, with heavy wind and
rough seq. which obliged some Of the vessels
to cut loose from those they were towing,
they laborcd SO heavily. Most of them how
ever. passed over the bar and anchored inside
the harbor at Hattcras on the 18th, just In
season to escape the late severe gale.
Tho propeller City of New York ran on
the bar at the entrance to the harbor, but
no assistance could be rendered her and she
was lost. BY an attempt to relieve her a
boat was swamped, and three lives were lost
After the expedition reached Hatteras the
enemy made their appearance in one or two
vessels on reconnoitering expedition, bu
were driven back.
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PRICES or DRY GooDs. - Heavy cotton
shcetings at the manufactures are now firm
at Ice. per yard year ago they were but
73-4c. Denims are Is l.2c., which q year
ago were 9l.2. Prints are now sold at l4c.,
which year since were sold at 7 l.2 to &c.
There is slut Of army woolcns in the mar
ket, 80 that the price has fallen 10 per cent,
and there arc half million yards in New
York unsold.
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Sflarriages.

In this city, Goth inst, by Rey. Q. Tenney. pit.
In this city, 18th inst, by Rev. John Stevens. Mr:
Josiah n. Noyss and Miss Sybel u. Davis 1oth OF
In Mutton. 9th inst. by Rev. q. W. Cressey. Mr..
r. j. POSTER, OF Lewiston, and Miss Mary r. Divine
OF GOrham.
In Lewiston, 18th inst. Mr. Prank Fowler, Of Sa-
co, and Miss Abbie Shirley, OF WestbroeS.
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the grand jury, shall DO competent 20 finding
of presentations or bills Of indictment. =,
Mr.. Dingley, from the Committee ON Edu'
cation, reported legislation inexpedient or
order relating to penalty for injury to school
houses. Accepted.
The question Of bounty to volunteer came
up, and was discussed at length by several
members, but without taking the question
the House adjourned.
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MorreIps Ready Relief,

Which Is sure 10 give relief In eases Of Pain and
Inflammation. such rs Rheunatisn, krysipeiaS soro
Eyes, Burns, sprans and DIPrHERiA.
Please read the followings
Messrs.. A. u. Green. J. Rolf, }. Damn, with
many others In the city Of Portland. say that they
never found such immediate relief from Iniama-
tion and Pain. rs by the use OF MorIslls Ready
Relief
Portland, May Q. 1854
Sold at DIR. Steyens's, BIddeford, and q, T.. Pat
tens, Saco~ z"o
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FIRE Hosr.-It will be seen by an sdver-
tiscment in our paper that John L. Shaw =
Co. Of Portland. arc manufacturers OF Fire
Hose. and are parepared to furnish It, war
ransed in every respect equal to any made IN
the United States. Their Hose has oeen
tested by the mos. powerful Steam Fire En-
gines, and found for strength and oufa0""
not to DO surpassed.
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La,e.. by Telegraph to Q ueen.,ewn,

Steamships City of Washington and Jura
have arrived. bringing the news ofthe adjust.
ment of the Trent affair. 1t was received
with qfeat satisfaction, but some Of the jour.
nails complain OF the ungncious manner in
which the Washington Cabinet proceeded In
the matter. Other journalsaccord full credit
to the act Of grace.
Consols were bnoyant, having advanced
over one per cent.
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The ri.riSa Ceass.

The Savannah Republican, Of tho ODD
inst, states that tho Union troops captured
Cedar Kegs, on the Florida coast. on the
10th. Cedar Keys are valuable for the ship
timber they produce, that being some OF tho
best material in the country.
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Pert RoyuI.

The Times despatch says that Reynolds,
the agent sent by the Secretary Of tho Treas
ury to Port Royal, has had long interview
with Secretary Chase. He says he has nj.
ready secured about 100000 worth Of
cotton. He has now in his employ about
5000 negroes, who are now at work on dir
fercnt Islands, gathering cotton. They are
badly clothed, and one Of the objects OF his
mission is to procure 5000 or 1000 suits Of
clothes. The negroes work very well.
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81 Tho bands connected with the reg'
menb at Augusta conduct to church on sun
day morning the squads Of soldiers who may
desire 10 attend divine service.
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81 The Chicago Tribune says m attempt
was made to palm OF cartridges destitute OF
powder. In the ammunition for Enfield rides
ervcd pt to the Burnside expedition.
Spetiid Wotitss,
TIE York Co. r. w. n. O. M.

The hsFk Co. y. w. u. Qs NJ.
WIN hold Its next session with the saeo Church,
opening nett Wednesday st O'Clock An.
The y. W. d. Church. In Ssco, 10 holding series
cess. Rev. d. N. Graham, ffom Portland, % preach
Ing there this week. sws
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Gbs anion &yonrnal
B1ppEFoRp. JANUARY 81. 1862.

TAdvertisers are particularly request
cd TO hand In their advertisements as early In the
week as possible. In order to secure their inser'
ton they must be received by Wednesday noon.
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WILLIAM DWIGHT. Treasurer.

Bostou January %. 1862,
SSossoit' ss-Brookiin. Jan. -. is62
Then Rsrsonally appeared the above namea
william Dwight, Treasurer Of the baco MAkr
Power Company spd made oath thss tne s"V's
ststemsnt by him subscribed isuus. -..
Before ne r.t.
,vs THOMAS PARSONS. Justes ofths rsses'
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n Two army communications, one being
already in type. ore unavoidably deferred for
want Of space.
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THURSDAY, Jan. :

..f -git THURSDAY, Jan. 90
SESArr.-The bill for the completion OF
the defences Of Washington was taken up
and passed.
Tho bill increasing the fOrco Of the war
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r. w. SMITH,
Recruits Wanted.

GOOD ABLE BODIED MEN, between the ayes OF
III is and IS, 70 All up the Maine Volunteer Neg.
rnents now In tho Geld. Pay and ssosis'snee 70
commence from the date Of eniis'men.. c,v.,.,
FOR further information apply A. No. StSsAi
Arcade iap .tairsj Liberty Street, BIddsfosd. Ne.
JOHN n. R0BERrS
Lieut.. sth Reg Ne. Vol,
sv Recruiting Ofilcer.