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still owns large part Of the finest agricul.
tural districts, and 1t encourages emigration
by granting to new settlers ono or two town.
ships every year.
2. Valuable quarrics Of marble and other
minerals were found. The marble In partic.
ular Is very abundant, and occurs In belt
Of land several miles wide, running north
east and southwest perhaps for hundred
miles. The marble is pure white, Of tho
statuary order. Specimens Of 1t were shown
to experienced sculptos, who declared II to
DO superior to the best imported marble.
Quarries Of limestone for the manufacture
Of quick lime, and Of roofing slate, were
found to DO abundant. A few opportunities
for the smelling Of iron are described. Tho
extreme northwest part Of the State, or on
the upper st. John river, Is pronounced to
bc o gold region, whose valuo was not deter
mined for want Of time. Suggestions arc
made that in the eastern part Of Aroostook
and the northern part Of Washington coun-
ty valuable ores Of copper may bo found.
In another part Of the State this report
states that large mass Of tin ore has been
discovered, and that the indications for tin
mine are better than any thing yet discov.
cred in the country. It is to be hoped that
tins indication will bring good tin district
to light, since all our supplies Of this metal
are foreign.
3. Numerous important geological dis
coveries are noticed in the report, which IRE
mostly of technical interest. The explorers
found highly fossillierous region, where un.
fossiliferour rocks had previously been cup
posed to predominate. One Of the new To-
calities Of fossils is said to have attracted
much attention from savans already. Tho
new belts of rocks discovered are partly
equivalent of the Lower Heidelberg group
and the Oriskany sandstone Of N. York.
The operations of the survey will be car.
ried on vigorously the coming season. As
soon as the snow is gone, an examination will
be made of the wild lands bordering on
Canada, from the New Hampshire line to
the latitude Of Quebec, region as unknown
to science and the public generally as tho
Russian American possessions. Later In tho
season vigilant search will be made In
Washington and Aroostook counties for cop
per ore. Meanwhile a party Of naturalists
will cruise of the seacoast the whole season,
collecting specimens of marine animals by
dredging and with lines, as well as visiting
many points and islands rarely explored"
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~ newly imported old welshman out
in Wisconsin, was persuaded to 60 TO fch
ono Sunday. As soon ns tho minister, who
had long beard, began his first prayer, the
old man was seen to weep. lie also shed
tears during his second prayer and st tho
benediction, the old fellow also blubbercd
out. On leaving church, one Of the deacons
said to him
"Friend Griffith, you seemed to DO much
affected with the minister's prayer to-dayf"
"vcll, no, I think you pc mishtakcn; I
no understand vot he say much"
"why, then, did you shed tears7"
"Oh. dear, It's because ven hc puts up his
face to bray. he makes mo think Of one peau-
tiiul goat vos used to have in the old gun
dree; and dc poor cretur died and was word
dree guincas. Oh, I can't help cryin' ven
dlnks of her I"
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StlisteIlal1sul1s
Geological Survey OF Maine.

The New York Journal of Commerce hai
the following synopsis OF the results of q
partial geological survey of this State, made
under direction of tho Legislature by f.
Holmes of Winthrop, Me-, naturalist, and
G. ii. Hitchcock Of Amherst, Mass, gcolo'
gist. The survey is Of great interest to the
people Of this State, and we hope it will b
fully completed
"Late in the season Of 1861 these two gen
tlemen, with o number Of assistants and !
aotilla OF canoes, explored large district
known previously only to lumbermcn. They
went up the east branch Of the Penobscot II,
whole length, explored the vicinity of Mt.
Katahdin, examined the country around the
Allequash Lakes, desccnded the Allequash
river, explored the St. Francis river to the
State line, travelled down the st. John river
from Number Eleven. or the latitude OF Que
bee, to Woodstock, N. b., and explored the
Eaglo Lakes in the Northeast part OF the
State, making in oil over 800 miles travelled
10 birch canoes. Besides these routes, they
have also explored the whole of the eastern
boundary. The result Of these labors is Civ
en- in an octave volume Of 400 pages. The
following are some Of the most interesting
results Of these explorations:
/. There is fine agricultural region In
this new country. The eastern part Of Aroos
took county and the northern part OF Penob
scot county are said to be the finest portions,
while no part of the whole region examined
can be said to be poor good farms can be
found any where north Of civilization. The
rank preservation Of some township rcserya.
tions reminded the explorers Of tropical lux.
uriance. Some have supposed that the eli.
mate was too severe to permit Indian corn
to flourish in the northern part Of Maine
But these explorers saw fields OF itabove the
latitude Of Quebec, nearly ready for harvest
ing. They discovered some indications Of a
milder climate in the extreme north. There
is belt Of country from thirty to fifty miles
wide, in which sub.arctc plants were found,
indicating cold climate. But north Of this
cold zone. and embracing the greater portion
Of the territory, were found u number OF
plants which no botanist had ever seen before
as far north as New England or Massachu.
setts. Hence the agricultural region OF
northern Maine was found to possess advan.
tages Of the West. The climate permits
the cultivation Of all the important prod.
ucts, and the Communication with the mar
kets Is tenfold easier. Moreover. new settlers
are never troubled with the Western fevcr'-
Il is one Of the healthicst regions in the
country. being visited in the winter BY con-
sumptive invalids even, with benefit.
A number of large beds OF natural fertil.
izers werc discovered in the eastern part Of
Aroostook, chiefly beds Of mari, with some
indications Of gypsum. Many Of those
northern townships arc held by private par
ties, who are opposed to the progress Of civil.
iration. because Of the injury resulting there
upon to the timber lands. But the State
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to notify tho Secretary thereof in season t
have the vacancy supplied.

to notify tho Secretary thereof in season to
have the vacancy supplied.
No person serving on any Of tho Commit
tees shall have vote in any case, when he
shall be personally interested as compctit-
or.
In case premiums are awarded to persons
not members, Of S2 or upwards, 81 will DO
deducted from each-should the premium be
less than S2, the sum paid will bc one half
the published amount. This rule does not
apply to articles made and exhibited by the
ladies.
Hay will be furnished, free of expense, for
all animals exhibited during the day of eI-
hibition.
Premiums will be paid upon application to
the Treasurer thirty days after the Show and
Fair, and such as arc uncalled for thin one
year from that time will be considered as be-
ing given to the Society in aid Of its funds.
Every life and Yearly Member Of the Soci.
ETY., will be entitled to ten single tickets, to
bc delivered to the door keeper on entering
the hall, one for each person who enters
Those not members Of the Society will be i'd
mitted to the Hall for IL l.2 cents, and chill.
dren at half price-their tickets to be de-
livered to the door keeper on entering the
Hall. All persons admitted to tho Show
Ground on the first day Of the exhibition.
free.
1t is to be hoped that the Ladies Of the
County will not only contribute to the exhi-
bition the works Of their taste and skill but
they will also euliven 1t with their presence.
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~ One of the readiest replies wo have
heard lately was made BY an lri'hman. A
gentleman travelling on horseback. Down
East, came upon an lrishman who was feno-
ing in most barren and desolats piece Of
land.
"what are you fencing In that lot for.
Pat?" said he; ga herd OF COWS would
starve to death on that land"
"And shurs, your honor, wasn't fencing
II to keep the poor beasts out Of itf"
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Officers Of the Society for 1862.

President.-DIMON ROBERTS, Lyman.
Vice Presidents.-0livcr Dyer, Saco; Johr
Eden, Buxton Elisha Little6eld, Lyman
Elijah Hayes, Jr. Berwick.
Corresponding and Recording Serefdry.-
John Hanscom, Saco.
Treasurer. L. Bowers, Saco.
Trstees.-Charles Twambley, Saco; Ed
ward B. Randall, Limington George I.
Jordon, Biddeford; Lawrence Jordon,
Saco; Jcre. P. Shrpleigh, Eliot.
Librarian. A. Hanscom, Saco.
Member of Board Of Agrieliiure.-Stephen
l.. Goodale, Saco.
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General Regulations.

All entries for premiums must be made in
writing with the Secretary, John Hanscom,
befuro the first day Of the Show, except as
specified in the offerings, 30 that they may
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For the best Stallion, on satisfactory as
surance that he shall be kept in the County
at least nine months from the day Of exhibi-
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TUT tuC Dtos WV W VI D'p'o'
For the best Cultivator, 200
All other Agricultural implements Di-
ploma at the discretion Of the Committee.
NorK.-It is to be understood that all ar
ticles presented for premium in each Of the
foregoing departments, shall have been man.
ufactured or produced within the County
during the last year and by the person pre-
senting them. Also, that in every case the
examining Committee shall have the right to
substitute the Socicty's Diploma for a pre-
MUM, or to give 1t where none has been
awarded at their discretion.
Articles in either Of the above departments
contributed to the Exhibition by persons no'
resident in the County, shall receive suitable
attention from the Committee, and II wor.
thy, bc awarded q Diploma.
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Qoetrp.
For the Union and Journal.
Tho Old Door Stone.

NJ L. NJ. PERRY.
I remember we'll In the years agOne,
When the work Of the summer day was done,
And the sun going down his pathway bright,
Sent back cleaning arrows Of golden light,
How a giOup OF glad children. one by one,
Then would gather around the old door stone.
4 can hear again the bolsterous shout
OF their voices merily ringing out,
As they gayly spOrted In merry glee
Al the old games Of childhood wild and frec,
And fond parents. with eye Of pride, looked on
Theehlldren who played round the old door stone.
Al we'll! many n year has passed since then,
bringing each their changes OF Joy and pain,
And some Who were watching the children at play
Are looking on them from heaven to-dayi
With quietly folded hands they were borne
To their silent rest from the old door stone.
And the ehildren,who once were their parents
pride,
Have gone out from the homestead, far and wide,
Eetween them doth many valley lie,
And plain, and broad river. and mountain high,
And full many q weary day has flown
Since they last met around the old door stone.
They are meeting bravely the storms OF life,
And are struggling we'll in It's bitter strife.
Yet they cherish eer while memory last,
Sweet thoughts. though sad, Of the days that are
past,
And they DO not say but with sOftened tone,
We never shall meet round the old door stone.
But they know as the swim wears onward glide.
They are nearer borne on the rocking tide
To wsrld where sorrow and care are past,
And the -rest that remaineth" Is found at last
Where In heaven shall be gathered one by one,
The children who met around the old door stone.
PAnsoSsFrELD, May, 1862.
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Agruulturd.
YORK COUNTY
SOC'Y
LIST OF PREMIUMS.

At meeting Of the Trustees Of the Soci-
ety held ON the 9th INST, it was decided to
hold the Cattle Show and Fair on the 9TH,
sth and 9th of 0ctober-the Cattle Show on
tho Agricultural Grounds in Saco, and the
miscellaneous Fair in the City Hall in Bid.
delord, the same as in 1861.
The meeting of the Trustees was adjourn
cd To Wednesday, Aug. 10th, att p. NJ,
when the adjudging committees will be ap-
pointed and other arrangements made.
The Society offers the following premiums
for the year 1862.
E1uIBIrioS OF rEAsING.
For the best exhibition of discipline in
Working Oxen or Steers, with an ordinary
load, in backing, drawing, and executing
any other maneu vre necessary and useful in
farm work-opcn to all
First premium So w
Second do. $500
For the same to be competed for by any
boy under Is years ofase
First premium SS'Oo
Second do. 800
ExrERMENrs on NASuREs.
For an exact and satisfactory experiment
in the preparation and application ofmanures
either animal vegetable or mineral, due re-
gard being had to economy,
Firs, premium $500
Se.ond do. 800
CULTIVATION or GRAIN cRors.
1. For the best conducted experiment in
raising Wheat, ON not less than one acre Of
land,
First premium sl.OO
Second do. 200
.. For the best conducted experiment in
raising Rye on not less than one acre Of land,
First premium S4.OO
Second do. 200
3. For the best conducted experiment in
raising Oats, on not less than one acre OF
land.
First premium SiOO
Second do. 200
4 For the best conducted experiment in
rai,inc Barley, ON not less than one acre Of
land.
First premium $500
Second do. 200
S. For the best conducted experiment in
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Orders for printing are respectfully solicited, Is
every attention will bs paid to meet ths wants and
wishes Of customers.
oFFiCE-Hssper BiseE, Liberty ss
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ANIMALS.
NorE.--In all cases where il is found that
animals entitled to the first premium have
before received the same at any former exhib-
ition of the Society, Diploma, certifying
that said animal is the best, shall be award
ed instead Of the premium. The Diploma
of the Society shall be awarded at the dis
cretion OF the several Committees, for ami
mails exhibited from without the limits ofthC
County.
BuLLs.-For the best pure-blood Ayrshire
Bull $500
For the best pure blood Devon bull SOC
For the best pure-blood Jersey bull, SOC
Cows.-For the best pure.blood Ayrshire
cow, 400
For the best purc-blood Jersey Cow, 400
For the best puro-blood Devon Cow, 400
Undoubted evidence Of purity OF blood will
be required and no premium will bc awarded
without il.
For the best Native Cow, S4,0O
FAT CarrLE.-For the best beef animal,
fattened within the County regard being had
to the manner Of feeding. and the expense
thercof-frst premium $500
Second do 800
MILcu Cows.-For the best Mich Cow,
not less than three years old, with satisiacto,
ry evidence of the quantity aud quality OF
her milk, and the manner in which she has
been fed, certificates of which must be filed
in writing, Of the product of her milk and
butter made from the COW during two periods
Of ten days each. Three months, neither
more nor less, shall elapse between the two
periods Of trial aforesaid, and the last trial
shall be completed before the date Of the an-
nual exhibition. In cases where the milk is
not made into butter, the quantity and
weight of the milk must be stated. time OF
the cows calving and quality of the calf
Verbal statements cannot be depended upon
or received.
First premium $500
Second do 200
Third do Book
Best herd of Cows, not less than 4, 500
HuFERs.-For the best two or three years
old Heifcr,
First premium, 800
Second do 200
Third do Book
For the best yearling heller, premium,
book.
CALvB.-Best Calf, $500, ID, 100
WORKING oxEN
For the best pair Of Working Oxen, re-
gard being had to their size, strength, docil.
ity, training andappearance-in testing their
power the load is not to exceed two tons
First premium $500
Second do 800
Best pair three year old Steers, brOkeu to
yoke,
First premium 400
Second do 800
Third do Book
Beet pair two years old Steers, broken to
yoke.
First premium 800
Second do zoo
Third do Book
Best pair one years old Steers, broken tc
yoke
First premium 800
Second do zoo
Third do Book
Best yoke Steer Calves, Book
HORSES.
For the best pair Of Matched Horses,
First premium So'oc
Second do 800
For tho best single Carriage Horse,
Frrst premium 400
Second do 800
For tho best Horse Of all work,
First premium 400
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Book and Job Printing,

BOOK ana job Printing,
or all kinds, such IS Pamphlets, Town Rspor,s'
School Reports, Posters and IiandSiiis for rhsx-
tres, Concerts, Wedding Cards viating Cards,
Business Cards, Dusbill,. Blank. Receipts, Bank
Cheeks, Labels Of every description. rnsuranes
Policies. Forwarding Cards, Bills Of LAding. &e-
4c, printed in cOl0n or with Bronze, executed
at this Once
WITH NEATsES AND DISPATCH.
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and people repudiates all tsmporiziug oounsels and
expedients.
Experience has taught many Lessons during the
la.t twelve months but none more important thah
ihis-that in gres, aft ,rs the truth il manifold, not
single, B,d that however superior one system or eiass
of expediets may lie, il never he ~ mnch Oetef
than oil the rest TO render II safe or wise 10 teiy
upon it alone. The military organization when mac
its origin in the spontaneous enthusiasm OF tbe ha.o
furnished the Executive In an incredibly briei space
with the material Of al army vast in numbers, ana
by the admission of the uniri IDLY critics, unsnr-
passed III the quail lee that redeem n'asses OF meh
under discipline from being mere machines.
Fro~ TIE Londs. Tiaes Aag. - -,
The last APPEAL If the American Fedsralists u
threatened with sing uar difficulty. That appeal
il to the ccnscrption ard the difficulty is that OF
distinguishing betw IN American and foreigner:
There II .resdy an earnest on comparatively small
scale OF what may be expected Oh the larger 'caie
Of the whole Northern Federation. AT 81. l1ouio
the dlscovery of a formidable Secession conspiracy
and The neighborhood of Secession guerrilla. coni-
lejled the Governor TO call the citizens; but no
cooler had he done 80 than muliitudes claiGed the
benefit Of British FIR, ncb, and German allegiance
Our own te low.subjects across ~. GeorBe IMAM
eel appear TO be the rrafest to claim th- exemption,
and she fact Of some having taken the first preini
nary steps with view TO their naturalization does
not prove them from seeking the rcfoge OF our
flag. As their eains are vigorously asserted ana
not willingly allowed, the authorities have their
hands iuH and there will probably be come casts
open 10 a variety Of option between American ana
foreign iurs,s. Even il be decided against the
reclaiulsut conseripts, ths.e will not be much Wis.
dom il. giving them arms, and diving them TO the
war in IA sasse which they are indifferent, aud
ID. amt al enemy with whom they feertbey have 10
cause for quarrel.
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The Movements OF Garibaldi.
,-,s.,nora.nc, OF Tho London Star.


GrsoA. August R.-iesterday special rnessen-
ger arrived from Garibaldi's camp. bearing letter
t,om the General with fresh Instructions 10 the Ex-
.cutive Committee Of tho Genoese EmaScilat NJ
Association. The date is Ala, August b. The news
brought by the messenger. who was one OF the
thousand, and Of whom Garlbaldi writes, " lie en-
Joys my entire confidence" is good. Gaibaidi feels
sure Of iu crossing 10 tie Continent and II
| might tell you the means 10 be employed you
aso would share lis hopes. The tidings Of the de.
serlon OF the officers from the army 70 Garioaiii
are undoubtedly exaggerated. Il is, indeed, Gari.
badis earnest wish that they should not desert, but
remain at their posts, aud thus BY their influence
hinder any pcssiblr conflict.
The skrmsh between the troops aud the volun,
teers near Girgenti did take place. IL happened
thus: Some volunteers who were in The rear OF
Carrari's column coming up with abon, ~ OF the
regulars began chatting and fear insulting, .neu
from words they passed to blows, ana IL nos ~
known who fired the frss shos, bat ak Oh INC i's"'
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BARON RlCASOLI IN FAVOR OF GARIBALDI.
Universal Sympathy with Garibaldi''
Expedition throughout Italy.
VOLUNTEERS STILL ARRIVING.
Another Attempt Against the Life CT
Marquis Wielopolski.

The steamship Persia, from Liverpool August l6,
s,d Que.ns,ow August IL. arrived here yesterday,
wAh two DAYS later news. The Kangaroo, with
Iores, files to the 18Th, also arrived here yeserd y.
The Great Eastern, which left England on the same
day the Persia, arrived yesterday at her anchor
age at Flushing Bay. BY these arrivals We have
foreign files sevsn days 6tsr than those previously
received.
The steamship New-YOrk, from Eev-York, ar
iyed on the l4th
The steamship Asia, from Eew.YOsk, arrived o,
he 10th.
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Great Britain.

The Dublin ssrrespondent Of The Lesion Tiwes,
writing on the 4h says: The Tuscarora left Kings
town harbor al 80 a IN. yesterday morning. This
wss owing to an official intimation that she must
leave, tut il is ssd that the Captain at the same
time received u telegram from Liverpool intima!iDg
that the vessel $50 OF which abe Is III pursuit, was
m the channel and that 50 had Lett TO jon her.
TIE Tsearera is expected back TO kingstown on
Friday
A denial has been made Of the statement that the
Tusearora left OIL account Of Government order 70
thai effect.
A steamer, supposed to be the Tuscarora, passed
Douglas, Isle of Man, on the 18th.
KnSsTowE, l7tb.-TEe london Ismss has IN
editorial in which it processes TO give Americans q
view of their affairs from European point OF view
land the view il Of course q very gloomy one.
TIE DAILY hess attacks Earl Fussells response
10 Mr. Stewards Dispatch and says that h,d the hos
tile demonstrations in America been far more nu-
merous than they have il is hardly Consistent with
dignity and seli-respect 10 make any reference 70
Eash temporary ebulitions OF feeling in al oficial
dispatch. Tie writer thinks that Mr. Roebuchs In.
sultIng remarks TO America, even in the presence o;
the Prime Minister, at tie late Sheffield banquet,
furnish Mr.. Seward with most pointed and direct
reto6t.
The Army and Macy Gazette speaks less hope
fully Of the military ospects Of the CoDfederes
Ii says they ought 10 begin offensive movements, as
il will be Impossible for them TO resist The Northern
levies if Ihe South stands ioly by while they are
rais.d aud drilled
Sir Frslcfs u. Head, in letter 10 TIE 7'ars,
uRges Tie continuance OF Neutrality IN The Aneii'
can struggle.
The New-York correspondent Of The 1Imes,
writing August ], alludes 10 the exhaustion OF
Northern entt usiasm and the iainre OF enlistment,
aud says that if some sigual humiliation 10 hcCiel'
han or Popes Army WAS to occur, the independ'
euee of the south would be secured.
YLe Secretary Of the British Go urnbla Overland
Transit Company bad been summoned before police
magistrate ia IopdOn by one Of party OF thirty
three persons whom the Company had undertaken
TO convoy TO British Columbia, but had failed to dc
20 beyond ST. Paul, Minnesota. The charge was 10!
obtaining money by false pretenses. lie case WA
adjourned.
Dr. X. Phillimere has been appointed Qnecn's Ad
vocate in the OF Sir X. Harding, resigred-