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There are indications OF a general giving
out of the rebel poinpasity all around. The
buster ut the outset of the rebellion WINS very
great. Governor Harris of Tennessee, could
with difficulty find words in Websters's
auaro, wherewi.h to express his utter con-
tempt Of the chief magistrate of the Union
Honest Old Abe. In answer to his call for
troops, when trcachery reared her hydra head
at tho Capital, this proud hearted Governor
replied: Tennessee will not furnish a sir gle
man for coercion, but fifty thousand, If
necessary, for the defense Of our rights or
those of our Southern brethren" 1t is doubly
gratifying that this conceited traitor to the
GOOD old State where the remains of the noble
jackson sleeps, is getting his just dues
Before the conquering legions Of Grant, Footo
and Buell., rebellion is fleeing with coward
speed. i,
The Infamous Letchcr of Virginia, boosted
that under his administration the fall of the
Union should be consumited. With him
were Wise and Mason and long list Of
vampires made fat on public plumber, who
sloried in their shame, rs rebels against
wise and good government. How is It now =?
Hear the wall Of the crest fallen Letcher:
"a crisis is upon us. The results OF recent
reyerses to our arms at Mill Springs, Fort
Henry and Roanoke Island appeal in the
strongest terms to our patriotism, and demand
an exhibition ofall our energies, and uncom.
promising spirit and determined resolution.
The exigencies Of the times are not duly
approximately many Of our people; the dangers
which environ us are too lightly estimated.
We must see and feel their imminence be-
fore we can DO aroused to that action which
is necessary to save us from alarming ills,
and to avert evils which threaten our exis-
tence. our peace, and our organizations as
government
And oil this before the Stars and Stripes
had supplanted the cabbage leaf at Fort
Donelson. And this faint heartedness is not
confined to civilians. Little Mac. is stand.
ing terror to them.
Gen. Holmes. the rebel commander OF the
Acauia Greek district, on the Potomac river,
in an appeal to his troops urging the impor-
tancc ola re-enlistment-their one years
engagement being nearly ended-says sit
would be wicked to disguise the truth that
we have to contend against powerful and
wealthy nation, possessing vast resources for
war, with an immense army already occupy
ing our territory and our strong places, with
an active navy closing our ports; and that
its able commander craftily and surely bides
his time, when the term Of enlistment Of our
troops expires, AZ the proper moment for an
advance. '-Le,ciston Weekly Herald.
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,;,ht, care OF Court Room, cases for the
Clerk, furniture for Jail, &C., 30. The list ia
long and hence may not be given here at
length, but nearly majority Of all the items
named, leases, boxes, &c, were purchased
for the convenience OF the Clerk ut Alfred
and are used by him there in his office and
in the Court House. They form no part OF
the expense Of the January Term ut Saco,
or of any other term, but were purchased
for the convenience Of the Clerk alone.
As to the items Of fuel, lights. &C., It Is
true that the court room has been kept com
fortably warm and has been lighted when
necessary, and that the County has paid the
cost. So the same bills would have been
paid at Alfred. The town Of Saco did not
agree to pay for fuel, lights, and the care OF
the court room during the session OF the
court. nor did the people OF the county ex.
pect them 80 to do. For what purpose then
except to mislead, to misrepresent, to state
facts falsely, is this "Handbill put in cir
culation2
The town Of Saco agreed to furnish con.
venient place for the safe keeping Of the pris-
oncrs during the session OF Court. They
did that and more too; they have erected q
substantial and convenient Jail, suitable to
keep more prisoners than can be accom-
modated ut Alfred, and in an infinitely more
comfortable condition. That Jail has been
furnished to the County, and the town Of
Saco, II the County desire 1t, is ready to gire
the same to tho County. What more could
have been, or can now be done, on the part
of the town Of Saco than has cheerfully been
done by her citizens? Every agreement has
been fully performed, every burden has been
borne by Saco that even gentlemen at Alfred
have asked or suggested that town to do, or
assume. Nor is this oil, the town of Saco is
still ready to do more. This is the "head
and front" of all offence. Saco has o Jail
as good as any in the State, and as before
stated is willing that the County should use
and occupy it. The County has no Jail
suitable or decent for its use. Certain gentle
men fear they may not be able, should one
term of the Court continue to DO holden at
Saco, to have new Jail built ut Alfred, at
an expense Of twenty or thirty thousand
dollars they want the peoples money ex-
pended there, and rs much Of 1t as can be
wrung from on pockets by taxes, assessed
ostensibly to meet the wants OF the County,
bat really to allow certain friends to pocket
a few thousands on contracts, &c.
We hope the intelligent people Of York
County will not allow themselves to be en-
tirely blinded to their own interest, as well
as to the plain dictates Of justice, by any
such rash, ridiculous, and utterly false state
ments as are scattered over the County by
this irresponsible "handbill." We ask no
person to rely upon us alone, but examine
the record for yourselves. Consult your
County Commissioners, and then say, II erery
pord Of the foregoing is not strictly true:
Feb. q, 1862. u.
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The Senate went into executive scsion.
After the executive session tho Treasury
Note bill was received from the House, with

The Senate went into executive session.
After the executive session tho Treasury
Note bill was received from the House, with
amendments.
On motion OF Mr.. Fesenden, the Senate
disagreed to the amendments, and COM
mittee Of conference was appointed. Adj.
Horsr. The report on the Senate amend
ments to the Treasury Bill was taken up.
Mr.. Hooper Of Mas, opposed the distinc-
ton proposed In favor Of bolders Of stock by
the payment Of interest in coin.
Mr.. Stevens Of Pa. said the Senate had
mangled the bill ut the instance Of brokers.
The bill Is 20 dis6gured that it, very fathers
JAILED to recognize 1t. He said to take away
the legal tender clause would put the govern
ment ut the mercy OF the harpies.
After some debate oil tho amendments
were acted on, and that paying interest in
coin was agreed to that pledging the land,
duties and proceeds Of rebel property for tho
redemption Of the interest and principal OF
the debt was rejected.
The Post Office appropriation bill was taken
up in the Committee on the Whole.
Mr.. VOORHEES, Of Ind, made an anti-emsn-
cipation speech, contending that the war
should DO conducted on the principles Of tho
OF tho Constitution.
The committee OF the Whole ngain on tho
Senate's amendments to the army bill, which
were read and oil concurcd in. Adjourned.
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Map or MAISE.-A new and valuable map
of the State Of Maine has just been issued by
aIesrs. Chase & Co., of Portland, prepared
from careful surveys Of the whole State. Up
to the present time Maine has had no accurate
and complete map Of us widely extended ter
ritory, the only one Of any Importance hav-
ing been Published more than thirty years
ago, and although since subjected to revision,
still remains inadequate to the wants oil the
day. The map now published is on large
scale, is executed in the best style OF modern
art, and from its fulness and elearness OF
detail as well asifrOm the authenticity OF the
sources from which it'has been prepared,
presents an important addition to the means
Of typographical information. Gov. WASH
burn in his address to the Legislature refers
to il as work OF great interest and eonven-
ience to all the citizens Of Maine, and which,
for accuracy, fullness, and beauty ofexocutiOn
is unsurpassed If not uneIeelled by the map
Of any State Of the Union.
Agents are now engaged in delivering
these maps in this county.
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FIRE AT AuGusrA.-Fe6. 23.-A FIRE broke
out in this city last night In Phoenix Block,
and continued until the Post Office, Telegraph
Office, the Age printing establishment, the
steam and dry press rooms Of the Kennebcs
Journal, several stores and law and Insuran,
&c Offices were burned. The entire content,
of tho Post Office were saved, as also were
part Of the stocks in the stores in damaged
condition. principal losers are {: :
Williams $4,000; Stevens & Sayward IS.
SOC, insured $4,000; d. I. Pike $500 insured
for 1900; Mrs. Thomas Smith $500 insured
for $1,000; @. w. Stafford $1,000, insured
for $4,000; VIM. d. Hunt $4,000, insured
for $4,000. The total loss is S27 800, on
which there Is ON insurance Of $l2,500.
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The whole valley OF the Tennessee up to th,
head Of navigation. at Florence, Alabama, Il
now under the control Of our gunboats, thu
progress Of troops and supplies to. the rebe
armies. by river or rail, Is stopped, and thu
boasted lines Of General johnson are broken
While wo have oil been looking forwart
anxiously for an advance of our army intt
east Tennessee to aid the loyal people Of tina
region, and the rebels were racEing theil
ingenuity to provide some means of maintain
ing foothold there, we have, by an admir-
able series Of operations, conquered al
southern Kentucky, and hold the master
hand in West Tennessee and north Alabama
These arc something moro than mere victories
they are immense advantages, and nssis
materially the cause for which we ore con
tending.
In hlbermale Sound the capture of Roam
oke Island proves one OF the most brillian,
achievements of the war. We have takcr
five forts and an entrenched camp, which
positions command the navigation Of both
sounds, captured several thousand rebel
troops with all their arms and munitions o.
war, secured possession Of their gunboat feet
and burntd Elizabeth City, at the southern
outlet Of the Dismal Swamp Canal. Not
only have we thus acquired tho control oil
the greater part Of the coast Of North Caro-
lima, and cut of the communications with
Norfolk, but we have opened to ourselves O
Tpital approach to Norfolk five desire tc
take that place.
Altogether affairs wear much better ap
pearance than they have at any former period
OF the war and should the success thu.
rapidly won no followed up in the proper
spirit, our country will assume once more
that proud attitude to which she is entitled
in International affairs. Quickness of move
ment is now Of the utmost possible conse'
quence, in order to prevent the rebels FROM
forming new combinations and taking W
new lines Of operation, which will render
necessary another long series Of prepare
tions.-North American.
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Ossr,y Z. DopoE.-We take pleasure in
announcing that Ossian Z. Dodge, the ceie-
bra,ed humoris,, wit and vocalist, who has
given more concerts and delighted more peo-
plo than "any,O,her Men" living or dead
viii give one Of his original, unique and re-
fined musical, literary and scientific enter
tainments at City Hall, BiddefOrd, on Tues
day evening March fourth. Mr.. Dodge is
assisted by the eminent balladist, VIM. Hay
ward who is pronounced by the critics OF the
Metropolitan press as the best ballad singer
in America. Mr.. Dodge's entertainments
have ever been characterized for their purity
and deep moral sentiment, and although his
audiences laugh in spite Of themselves at his
quaint witticism they are never ashamed oil
Of il afterwards.
Those who wish to enjoy rich treat
should 90 early for we are confident the
house will be crowded to OVERLOOKING.
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WAsnSGroS's BIRTH DAY IN NoRrH BER.
wIcx.-The citizens Of North Berwick cele-
brated Washington's birthday by raising the
national Gag and firing o salute Of thirty.
four guns. In the evening, acting upon the
Presidents Proclamation, tho "farwell nd.
Dress Of him who is "frst IN war, FIRST 10
peace, first in the hearts Of his countrymen,
was read to largo and attentive audience
in the Bank Hall. The address was read by
Mr.. Edward Hill, who did full credit to the
time, the occasion and the subject.
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s. The following communication which
appears in the Saco Democrat Of this week
we transfer to our columns, as the subject oil
the communication is matter OF general in
terest to our readers throughout the county
The people are interested to know what ai'
the real facts in the case in regard to the eA'
penses as well rs convenience of holding the
January term ofcourt at Saco. for the last 3
wears. Personally. we have no information
a, to the expenses. but presume the statements
made in the communication are correct, If
no, 40. their incorrectness can beshown here
after.
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GENERAL INTEaaIGRMGs.
Congressional.
xxxv1Ith oongross-F,rst Session.
WASHINGTON, Feb. II,

WASHINGTON, Feb. II.
SEyArx.-Mr. Lane ofInd. read q dispatch
received by Gen. Mcclellan, announcing the
capture OF Fort Donelson.
The resolution in regard to the Oregon
war debt was passed.
The bill providing for the organization o
cavalry was taken up. ...
Mr.. Fessended moved to reduce tho numbe
OF cavalry regiments from 80 TO 80
Mr.. johnson of Tennessee offered o join
resolution rendering the thanks Of Congress
to the officers, soldiers and seamen Of thu
army and navy for their heroic gallantry
which, under the Proyidences OF God, hal
achieved such brilliant victories over thu
enemies Of the Union and Constitution. =
Passed.
Mr.. Fesscnden modified his amendment *
as to read 40 instead Of 30 regiments, which
was adopted-25 against 10.
After further discussion tho ILL was lait
over.
The Senate went into executive session.
Adjourned.
iiousr.-Mr. ColfaI Of Indiana amid pro
found silence, said General Mcclellan hat
authorized him to inform tho House that hi
had Just received dispatch from Carlo in
forming him of tho arrival gunboat Carondele'
this morning, bringing news Of the capture
Of Fort Donelson yesterday, by the land
forces OF the United States, with $4,000
prisoners, including Generals A.. Sidney
Johnston and Buckncr. Gen. Floyd ran and
escaped. Very heavy loss on both sides.
Mr.. Mallory Of Kentucky, in view OF this
gratifying fact, moved to adjourn but the
House refused.
Mr.. Wright Of Pennsylvania moved TO nd
journ. Disagreed to. He said the HOUSE
was evidently not in proper condition fol
business.
Mr.. Mallory moved to discharge the com
mittee on the conduct Of the war, as from
the good news 1t seemed to be Of to further
use.
Mr.. W.ashburne OF Illinois remarked tina,
the news was 30 gratifying the House wa
evidently in no temper for business, and sug
gested to adjourn, but tho House again 70
fused.
Mr.. Lovejoys bill for the establishment 0
ola department Of agriculture passed Is:
against Z. The salary OF the Commissions
is reduced to three thousand dollars.
Mr.. Blair of Missouri, from the Militar.
Committee, reported the Senate bill making
an appropriation for the signal service OF tn
army. Passed. Adjourned.
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TRUTn.-'Truth Is mighty and will prevail.
SO will Herrick Aliens Gold Medal Saleratus
above oil others, notwithstanding 30 many in
the trade are trying TO initiate It and deceive
the public with spurious article. Our advice
Is to use no other try no other, call for no 9th.
or. and be put of with no other, for We knotr
there is no other rs good. takes less In guam
tity; II Is far superior to soda to use with
cream tartar; Il Is free from all deleterious sub.
stances; you can obtain much better Biscuits
with Il than with any other saleratus or soda;
we have. Try II, and speak from experience.
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For Secretary, i. ii. Foss.
The order Of exercises presented by the
Committe was as follows: -,
lst-Reading Of Presidents Proclamation
by E. r. Wiggin, Esq, President.
Observation-Disclosures the choir com
posed Of the choirs Of the several churches il
town, under the direction Of Prof. Addition.
3d-Pnyer by Rev. Mr.. Moulton.
misunderstanding Of our Union"
5th-Reading Declaration Of independence
by WIN. Hobeon, Esq.
Gth-Singing Marseillaisc Hymn.
7th-Reading Washington's Farewell Ad
dress by Rev. S. j. Evans.
Sth-Singing-Star Spangled Banner.
9th-Benediction, by Rev. Mr.. Kelley.
The entire programme was most satisiac
torily performed, and listened to by almost
breathless attention by one Of the largest al
diences ever assembled in this town. Moth
ing could have been moro appropriate thar
the performing Of 70 Medley Of National Ain
BY the Portland Band, as the venerable VIC
Presidents marched up the isle and tool
their seats upon the stage.
i' T Z. r. WIcoIS, President.
a.m III. Foss, Secretary.
Saco, Feb. %, 1862.
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81 Three persons have been arrested In
Bangor. Augusta and Ellsworth, for passing
counterfeit ten dollar bills on the Atlantic
Bank. Boston, and the Bank Of Royaiton' Yer
mont. .rr.I...
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From Tho Maine Democrat
Union Meeting OF the Citizens Of Saco

In accordance with the Proclamation Of
the President Of the United States, the citizens
Of Saco, irrespective of party or sect, met at
their Town Hall on the 22d inst, at 10 IL
O'Clock, A. NJ, to celebrate In becoming
manner the birthday Of the Father Of his
Country.
The meeting was called to order by Lewis
0'Brion, Esq., chairman of the Committee
Of Arrangements, and on his motion the fol-
lowing were chosen officers Of tho meeting /:
For President,
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81 Rev. DR.. Bellows Of New York, In re-
cent lecture In Portland, gave some interesting
information relative to the condition Of the
troops on the Potomac. lie Is chairman d
the Sanitary Committee, and Of course speaks
from the figures. lie says:
Maine soldiers suffered more from sickness
than the troops of other States. Where 80 out
of 1000 men were sick In Massachusetts Regi.
ments, 1875 were sick in Maine Regiments
This was owing, first to the fact that our men
was less used to confined life than those living
in denser settled States. They were accustomed
to being In the open air. and doing as they
pleased, and the routine Of military life bore
hard upon them. Then again, like oil people
who dwell among mountains, and along the riv-
ers and sea coast. they were subject to home:
sickness. This In some Maine Regiments had
almost amounted to decentralization. Thirdly,
people who live in sparsely settled regions do
not have children's diseases when they are chill.
dren; the families live too far apart from them
to spread among them; consequently when
they come together in the army they are struck
down with measles and other contagious dis.
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DETENTION or Cans. No mail was received
from The West on Tuesday. The trains were 50
obstructsd By drins tAsi they did not Get
through till Wednesday night The Eastern
mail beyond Portland did not get thrOug till
Thursday.
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~ The 18th Maine Regiment. (Meciu'ky'O
came TO Portland and embarked on the snip
Great Republic on Wednesday. The hor'ss
attached 70 the Mounted Batteries vsfs expect
ID ON Thursday. sf a
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~ JEFF. Davis was on Saturday last inaug-
urated ss President ofthe Rebels, and to-day,
(Priday( Is to be day Of fasting and humiiia-
lion In secession.
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STATE NORMAL scuooL-rhe Legislature
have passed to Be sugrossed An oct repeating
the Law establishing normal schools
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81 Lemuel Milliken has been appointed Post
master at Scarborough In plaes OF Freedom NIL
liken, Esq, resigned. Pc '-.'i'-'
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The gale Of wisd on Monday night last did
considerable damage in Boston. New York and
other places. TO ths shipping and buildings.
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GoDEY's LADY's BooK.-We have received
the March number. We always feel like
praising Cooley, and every new number has
new demand Tor praise. splendid double
fashion plate in this number gives variety
Of early spring styles, and among them new
design for riding dress, which isvery hand.
some. There is in this number directions for
making wonted flowers, which would DO east.
ly made and very beautiful, The steel plate
Is very fine, there is also music and oil the
other usual attractions.
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SrIrr.-The resolution expelling Powell
was referred 10 the Judiciary Committee.
The army appropriation bill for 1862 was
taken up and passed. .a p. F.4. .H i
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The CONTINENTAL MoSIuLr.-The March
number Of this truly valuable publication Is
out, and VIC arc indebted to A. Williams &
Co. Booksellers and News Agents. Boston,
for q copy. The contents Of this number are
as follows:
A Cabinet Session, an article giving the
views of the Cabinet on the Contraband and
other important subjects; Southern Aids to
the North, by Charles G. Leland; Is Cotton
King, by 4. Atkinson, author OF Cheap
Cotton by Free Labor; General Patterson's
Campaign in Western Virginia; The Game
Of Fate, by Charles G. Leland; Jonathan
Edward and The Old Clergy. by Rev. W.
rockingham; Ono Of My Predecessors, by
Bayard Taylor: Lord Chancellor Campbell
The Good Wife, Q Norwegian story; The
Huguenot Families in America. by Hon. u.
p. Disosway; Maccaroni and Canvas. by H.
p. Leland; John Lothrop Motley, by Deliah
Cotton The Lesson Of the Hour, by Edward
S. Rand, Jr.; Among The Pines, Continued;
Active Service or Campaigning in Western
Virginia; Literary Notices and Editors To-
BILE.
Mr.. Lewis Hodsdon, in Saco, has 1t for
sale,
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Gbe ddm

The Surrender OF Nashville
CONFIRNdEDi
The Tennessee Troops
-oRDERED-
TO LAY DOWN THEIR ARMsII
The Tennessee Legislature called
Esr sext Msndsy!!
Tho Rebels will mako n Stand
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vAdvsr,isers are particularly request
"A 70 hand In their Advertisements as early In the
week Is possible. In order to secure their inser-
,Ion they must be received by Wednesday noon.
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Tho Rebels viii mako a Stand