davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02

| have returned from duty and will en-
deayor to close my letter before am called
again. The bombardment and surrender NJ
Fort Pulaskie, doubtless is all through the
papers ere this, and an account Of ii at this
time would be out of place. will state.
however, that we were all eye witnesses Of
the affair, and are willing at any time to
give our testimony in favor OF the telling
projectles that proceeded IRON Tybee Island.
The firing commenced early in the morning
and we watched it and saw the brick dust
by as often as each shot reported its arrival
at the fort. AT eleven O'Clock precisely, the
" sccesh rag which had stood so long
came down. 1t proved TO be forerunuer of
future events.
Well. Fort Pulaski is ours and i. is in our
possession. Sumptcr is ours, but when will
it be in our possession? Echo answers,
when.
Maj Gen. Hunter i: with us and we have
read his order No. 5, We greet it as bar
binger Of mercy. Gen. Sherman told Us at
one time that, all that was required of Us
was to do our duty as soldiers. Well, what
Of it? Gen. Hunter enjoins upon US the
importance of adopting measures for the
regulation and preservation of our health
Do you see the difference, hey? Company
officers are now instructed to encourage their
men when not on duty to employ their time
in catching fish. Other measures are sc.
forth in the order, equally as good, which,
taken all in all, is the frs; yielding tina, We
have seen Of military regulations to the de-
mands OF humanity. It's the first sign Of
better days comm.
And now would allude to the fact that
there is no sufficient reason why we shou ID
be sorrowful or repine, except that VIC seri-
ously depIore, as We certainly do, the loss
now and then, Of a respected and worthy
member Of our beloved company. All, yes,
unwelcome diseases are omnipotent. Death
too is culiing its victims. We have lately
buried two men, who 4 short time before
were in the bloom Of health. The 30th Of
last month found US mourning the death Of
Serg, r. F. Taft. lie was n resident Of
G9udsboro', Me, and from childhood, WAS
a respected friend Of the writer.
On the 18th inst we buried Corporal
Peter llackett. lie was a man greatly res
pcc,ed BY the officers and men OF the COM
Fany. lie was resident Of Hancock aud
leaves wife and several small children. \
cou,ribut ion Of some sixty dollars was read
lily made by the officers and uzcn Of the con-
pany, and is abou. to be sent to his family.
YES, one 10y one we are called 10 try the real
Nies Of eternity. Bus bet Us not despair
They have only gone before, while God
knows how many days shall pass ere We
/ 90 shall pu, Of this earthly form and join
our Parted friends, Is We trust. in those
regions " here SAINTS in glory dwell, and the
weary are AZ resi-
Respectfully yours.
Cor LpApoRo
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02
The War N Jews.

Since cur last issue New Orleans has been
taken by our troops. The effect Of this cap
ture abroad will be important and saiutary.
y. o. has a world wide reputation, and in
Europe its fall viii tell strongly on the Tn
ion side. The report is, and at the time Of
our going to press it seems to he, the fullest
reliable account We, received Of the taking
of the city, that the Federal fleet passed
Fort jackson on Tuesday after desperate
naval engagement in which one vessel was
sunk and several damaged. Our loss is re-
ported as being heavy, while that Of the reb-
els is less, having fought behind f5rts. Our
forces took possession Of the city without a
struggle. the rebels having evacuated it after
destroying all the steamers of which they
had no use. Union citizens were very julia
!ant.
Oar f5.ces under Gen. Halleck are report
ed as on the move, tfen. Pope's division being
in sight Of the rebel camp. The eontact a,
this point cannot be put or many days, un-
hess BtauregaTd retreats, and tins latter is
among the thousand current runners OF the
day.
The rebels commenced bombarling our
works before Yorktown. Gen. Mcclellan 5
army is represented as beng in high spirits
and the General confident of success.
The Washington corrvspJndents affirm
stoutly that Gen. Mcclellan will eestaialy
either bag the rebels or cause them to Ieay,
Yorktown before this week Is at close.
The General has the best and Oldest troop
in the service, an abundance Of them, whiit
they are represented as anxious for the fight
The Maine troops are in this division, in
large numbers, and We expect to hear . goo,
accoua, Of them.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02
Respectfully yours,
GovLDsaoRo
We are permitted to ruth,h the fol-
lowing letter from Hancock County Act
ing Master

w ait EStH'hteA " fHHA''" tdS ~
lowing letter from Hancock County Act
Ing Master
l. Steamer |. p Jackson,
SnT ISLAND, April l0sh, ls0l
GENTLKSES Il take the opportunity Il
addressing you few lines during our leisure
moments.
We arrived at Fernand. ma. Fla on tho
l4th Of March and found the town IN pos-
session. Of oar f1ress, She rchels having de-
serted the place. We ooalsd n ~'ifs Island
and sailed from there on the 2l-t for hey
West, bad a pleasant passage and arrived
ihere on 18th, recoaled aud came here
on the Both came to anchor, and re-
NAMED in "Statu Quo until the 81 inst.
when we started at , clock T. VI in COM
pauy with the |. ,. Steamer New London
and Transport Steamer LOUIS, laden with
|. ). trooIs bound on an expsiltiou.
kroushsup at Biloxi Mississippi Sound,
and landed troops IRON the Transport under
oar gun-. They remained ashore over night
capturing some Fix prisoners.
At o clock. Z. N, trooIs returned aboard
the transport, and all three started on an
other expedition. ard anchored Ut 10 O'Clock
P Y. of Pass Christian.
1T / IL O'Clock next morning, all hands
were called 10 quarters, aud up anchor
saw three rebel gunboat- in sight, aud fired
a 'broadside Il, them. They took the hint
and commenced 10 leave, we in close chase,
and firing all the time. Succeeded IN killing
the captain and piiot Of the rebel steamer
" Oregon, aud cutting down her fAg staff
AMI the rebel flag WIKI enc ct our stleil-..
lney still were on The run, and We after
them they run Us in shoal water and got
out OF our range, 80 we could 20 no farther.
/ We then returned 70 Pass Christian and
determined TO lana our troop, ana az We
were about 10 land them, We discovered men
on the wtart ashore either lay a train OF
powder or attempt to fire some baled hay
stored then. We at once opened fire from
our batteries with shot and she'll, which
ciused them 10 ieave. We then landed tho
troops from the Louis, they went ashore,
had fsh: with the rebels, whipped them,
burnt their camps and took some prisoners.
At about . O'Clock We saw a steamer bound
in-gave chase and captured her. She prov
cd to he the p. {. Wallis, bound from Mobile
to New Orleans deeply laden with rosin and
turpen,ine. Sent her 10 this place in charge
of prizc crew Took her captain, j. W.
Altman, and 81 others. as prisoners. We
then returned to the relief Of the transport
Louis, re-embarked her trooys, and started
in company for this place, and came to an
Choir at Il l'2 O'Clock midnght-a good
days work, truly. We are all we'll. Be
iieye me, as ever, Your Humble Ser'vt,
STEPHEN d. JOY.
P. S.-During our engagement with she
, rebel gunboats, we received two shots, one id
our port beam, rather a serious shot, and
the other within SIX inches oil our piston rod
in the hurricane deck and. strange to say,
not q man on our side received single
scratch.
We have now taken in a weeks coal. and
are prepared TO give them another chance to
run. s, D. j,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02
Supreme judicial Court
c. JUSTICE TENsEY PRESIDING.
JOS P. Hardy V. Andrew Gray.

W Wednesday, Apri4 I'd.
jos. P. Hardy V. Andrew Gray.
Action on the Statute, alleging that dcfen-
dent concealed and fraudulently covered up
property of AlbertGray to defraud creditors.
Defence, that no fraud was intended and no
interest of Albert Gray's pissed by convey
ance to deft. The case occupied nearly three
days, and the jury returned verdict Tor
delft.
Abbott & Rowe for PHI j. A. Peters 70,
Deft.
No. 80. Robert Gerry Jr v. G. n Black
Trespass Tor taking thirty hackmetack
knees from yard of PHI. Deit, justiiics the
taking on the ground that the knees were
smuggled from his land on Township No. 81
Plff. claimed that the knees were cut on 9th
er townships than Deft.'s' Two days and a
half on trial. Verdict for PHI. for sos.
G. S. Peters & Rowe FOX Plf. Hale 4 j.
\. Peters for Def.
No. 531. BIZ Woods, Libclant v. -
Woods.
The parties had only been married about
SIX weeks when young man to whom the
wife was formerly engaged returned from a
sea voyage, and the wife possessing liberal
and accommodating spirit towards all par
ties, deserted the new husband for the old
lover. Since then Mr.. W GODS has endured
the responsibilities of wedlock without its
accompanying eonyeniences and therefore an.
piled for divorce. Divorce decreed.
Spoherd & Hale for Libt.
No. 538. State v Pepperel Freethy.
Indictment for incest with his daughter
Cordelia. Plea, Guilty, Sentence reserved.
Hale for State.
State V. Patrick Kelley.
Indictment for beating and cruelty abusing
his wife. Plea. Guilty. Sentence reserved,
Hale for State.
No. 539. State Y. Moses Tappan.
Indictment for killing Z.lotus Croker at
Bueksport, on the night Of the sth of Feb
ruary last. The testimony shows that both
parties were engaged in drunken brayl in
the course Of which Croker was stabbed in
the breast. Defence claims that the killing
was by one John o. Mclaughlin who was
with the parties in the ARRAY. NJ, yet I'm
isbed
Hale for State. Hamlin ( Wiswell for
Deft.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02

lie was then ordered to join jackson east Of
the Blue Ridge which Is being rapidly done.
The same scout reports the loss Of foraging
party II miles from Gen. Mcdowell While
water bound it was attacked by guerillss,
the wagons and horses destroyed some men
badly wounded and some killed Harper and
Burnett, two notorious guerillas had been sent
to Wheeling
Maj. McRay, of the Garibalbi Guard, Of
Gen. Blenker's division, died Sunday.
Special dispatches from Washington state
thai it is rumored that the government is in
possession of information which may possibly
lead 10 Cessation of hostilities. 4 mediation
and compromise forms the basis Of the rumor.
Doubtful.
1t is rumored that Gen Cadwallader is to
take the place OF Gen. Smith.
Fifty paymasters, with SIX millions OF dol
lars, have arrived at Oh Point for the pay
ments Of troops.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02

1t is reported by the flag Of truce tina; the
Merrimsc has her steam up, and it was e1-
pected at Norfolk last night that she would
come out to-day. She has not made her APP
pcarance however. One hundred of the Yer
mont wounded leave o-night in the Richard
yelling for New York. 1t is raining here.
Wig the delay IN affa,king lNc'o OrleaHs.-
Col JenaasoR charged trith grdre charges.
Ger. Of North Carolina imprisoned at
Richmond for UHion atmsnts.-Retredf
Of Jackson's forces.
INV YoEK, 30th.
The World SAYS it is understood that the
delay in attacking New Orleans, was dee to
the tact that time was required to s., an iron
prev to the Pensacola, 70 run down the Sec
ond Merrimac.
WASHINGTON, 30th.
The report Of the Joint committee on the
conduct Of the war in regard to the harbar-
Gus treatment of the remains of offers and
soldiers killed at Bull Run is very long 1t
states that the facts disclosed are Of repul-
siye, shocking and painful character. For
eign tions must, with one accord, consign
to lasting odium the author Of the crimes
which in all their details exceed the worst
excuses Of the Sspoys at India.
LEavESwoRrn, Mo, 30th.
Col Jeuuison was arrested on the repre-
sensations of Lieut.. Col. Anthony of his
Regiment, and Col. Deitzler his commanding
officer, charged with the most grave crimes
known to military law.
HARRisBURG, Goth.
Through secession channels 1t is learned
that the Governor of North Carolina was ar
rested and imprisoned at Richmond three
weeks ago, on account OF his Union senti-
ments.
jackson has moved back six miles since
A squadron OF cavalry was the
only rebel force discovered to-day on the right
side of the Shenandoah river. These with
one wagon, entered McGaugheystown and
until about dark.
There is nothing confrmatory of the oc-
cupation Of Stanton by Gen. Milroy. The
river is still too high to attempt passage
with safety. \ dense smoke was seen in that
direction to-day. Cause unknown.
WASHINGTON, Goth.
". L. Sherman. in accordance with the
Recommendation Of Gen. Halleck, has been
nominated for Major General.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02

came. The rebels were not struggled, the
General had not accomplished all these othc-
ious Japnsts anticipated, and the inpatient
public was disposed to chafe. Perhaps it ex-
pected too much, aud perhaps it was unreas-
enable But it felt disposed to ask the cues
ton, why not deal with the General as
with all others, give him credit tor all he
doe. and for only what he accomplishes -
Then these hero-worshippers began the long
:. lugubrious stories " Of a conspiracy among
civilians to destroy the General. The class
Of papers which are most wrought upon in
this way, as the Times very truly remarks,
are of that stripe which one year ago were
most sensitive about " cocrcing the South.
As remarked, General Mcclellan is the theme
for all such, by day and by night, The jour
nal Of Commerce strikes the keynote, and
then,
Black spirits AMI white,
Red spirits aud gray,
Join the chorus.
The Eastern Argus, in its last weekly is
sue, had dozen "lugubrious articles = on
General Mcclellan. 1t never spent half as
much time in writing up the Union cause, or
in giving the gallant Generals, who have al
ready met the enemy ana conquered him in
fierce combat their due share Of credit, At
one time the General has made all the plans
Of the campaign, West and East, South and
North, and has entire command. At another
time he has been shorn Of his troops by the
President and Secretary Of War, and they
are held up to the public as being the authors
of any mishap, if any shall come upon our
army under his command. Now why not let
General Mcclellan alone, until he whips the
foe at Yorktown and gains for himself renown
and praise Nobody doubts his loyalty, or
bravery, or knowledge of the sciene. of war
Men may doubt as to his capacity and genius
bu. at the same time. all desire for him a
fair trial and an impartial judgment for his
acts.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1862.
VOLUME VIII, NUMBER XT.
state OF Maine.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Augusta, March >, ls62.
An adjourned session Of the E-,eatir, Council
will be held at the Council Chamber. in Augusta
On Thursday. the first day Of May next.
Attest
II JOSEPH B. HALL, Secretary Of State.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02

II The following letter exhibits very i'm
Portant facts. The colored population, with
2,4s1 males over the age of twenty years,
LIS property holders returned in the census
Of 1860.
Census OGee, Dept Of Int,
Washington, March II, 1862. {
Hon. LoT NJ MoRRlLL-
Sir The value of property owned by the
free colored population Of the District of
Columbia, as returned by thecensus of 1860.
is as follows:
Real estate. $4,000
Personal property, 1864
$7ja,63i
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02

:. NJ. PETTESG1LL co.'s Advertising Agency, 11e
Nassau Street, Nex York, and 10 street. Boston,
:. NJ P Co. the agents for the ANzEieAS. and The
influential und largest circulating Newspapers ia
the United states and Cauada: They authorized 70
contract for us at our Lowest rates.
s. r. NILES, Successor to V. b Pamer,l Newspaper
Advertising Agent No. soAy's Building Court stree,
Boston, authorized to receive advertisements f1r tbs
paper, at The same rates as required BY Us.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02
Capt. Frazier of Co. n. 9th REFINE

Capt. Frazier Of Co. D, 9th Regiment.
sends US the following General Order thank
the gallant 9th for its noble oonduc. while
covering reconnaissance
HEADQUARTERS OF Army CoRPs,
Warwick Court House, Va,
April 10th. 1852.
Genefai Order No. l5.-The gallant con-
duet of the 9th Maine Regiment OF Volun-
seers, Smiths Division, while under FIRE, COW
ering reconnaissance made by Lieut.. Com.
stock OF the Engineers. has been reported to
the commander Of the army of the Potomac,
and by him am requested to thank them.
Soldiers Of the g h Maine, your friends at
home will be made joyous when they learn
that this order, thanking you for your noble
daring, Is to be published throughout the
fourth corps Of the army.
(Slgned) E. KEYEs,
Brig. Gen. Commanding.
Headquarters Smiths Division, Apr. 10, '62.
(Offcial, Signed)
). ID. ii. CURRIER. A. A. General.
Headquarters Smiths Division, !
Camp No. 8, in the field. Apr. 10, '62.
ofhciai, JOHN NJ. HAscocK,
A A. General.
fRIEsD SAWYER Il send YOU this Order
without comment.
]. FAAzIka,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02
HEADQUARTERS Army OF Potomac
April 2Sth, IL 4. NJ.

President declines giU'ny reasons for erdeud-
fion Of Jacksonr,Ae-Newsf from Msuco-
Gen. Canby and Col. Slough affected a
Juaction-1eras forces flung from the
Territory-Neirs from Western Va
johnson going east of Bins Ridge-A
doubtful rumor Of a c0mpromise-Paymds
ters at Yorktown irith Sc 900 900.
WASHINGTON, 10Th.
The Secretary of War, in communication
CO the House. states that the President de
ciaes to furnish the reasons for the evacua-
ton OF Jacksonville, Florida, as Incompatible
with the public interest.
SAN Francisco, Goth.
The ship Joseph Peabody has been forfeited
to the Government for smuggling. Trade has
recently revived to supply the demand tor
goods suitable for the Oregon and British Co
lumbia mines, in anticipation of large emi.
grafton. Business with the interior Of the
State is unseasonably backward.
Gen. Wright has issued an order requiring
the arrest of all persons charged with aiding
and abetting by words or deeds the rebellion
Such persons TO be confined unless they sub.
scribe TO the oath of allegiance
WAsHISoroS, Goth.
The following was received to-day
Kansas City. 2Sth. Hon. E. NJ Stanton,
Soy of War The Santa Fe mails with
dates to the 18th inst +, have arrived. Col
onel Slough and Gen. Candy formed june
ton at Galveston on the ii INST. NJ j Dun
can who Was in command OF Gen. Candy s
advance guard encountered a large party of
Texans and routed them Maj. Duncan WAS
slightly wounded. The Texans were thirty
miles south Of Galveston in full flight from
the territory.
ST. LOUIS. 29th.
A gentleman from Omaha states that the
recent troubles on the overland mail route,
were occasional by the drivers and their EN-
playes. who We're not paid for several months.
they seized nearly all the available stock of
the company - obtain wages. The indians
are peaeesby disposed. and thus far have done
no injury to the mails or overland telegraph
NEw YORK. Doth.
The following is special despatch to the
Times
Wheeling, 10Th. A trusty scout sent BY
Gen. Mrffoy went within miles of Stanton,
where he found n rebel cavalry company and
learned that Johnson shortly aft leaving
mountain was ordered back but
he replied that its occupation by 10 900 Yam
KEGS rendered it impossible.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02

WY the delay in afta,king NaO OrleaHs.-
Col. JeaHisoR charged ,rith grdre charges.
Ger. Of North Carolina Imprisoned at
Richmond for Unioa atuRsnfs.-RetTedf
If Tnrk<or'< f,rrex
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02

From the Guy Squadron-Ihe Rebels hold
but one Port in Eorida-Ihe occupation
Of NeW Orleans confirmed.
FORTRESS MONROE, 2Sth.
A flag Of truce to-day took dispatches and
letters to prnonefs. No papers were re-
ceived.
The telegraph operator having left New
Orleans there is no news from there The
operator attempted to return but found the
city occupied by the Federal forces. No
other news.
According to information obtained from
one'of the prisoners, the soldiers would fight
. battle ut Fort jackson, but when that fell,
people think in New Orleans the rich and
big msu would all clear out and leave the
rest. Times are hard. There is no work
excepting for carpenters, who get 81 per
day working on the gun boats. They are
raid in Confederate notes, and in many
stores these will not lass. There are five
gupboats on the lake besides the two new
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02

Neus from the Squadron 10 the l2th inst
All INSIDE Of the Passes and ready for Ac-
tion-From Fortress Monroe Operations
of General M,lroy-G General Banks Dsai-
in2 tciih GuerIiias.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02

From the PeaiasuIar Armp-Or entreach-
rneHts RAPIDLY approaching oompistioa--
From PiitSbarg Landing Rebei Camp al
-Moztery des'royed-Ha'leck' Army an
.NohoH-Ada41ISae! .Neles from Ne,c Or
ledES
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02

Nep Orleaas Csptured-- Greas Destruction
Of Property By The Rs6sis-CaPture Of Fort
Jackson, belep Savannah.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02

Necs from Fortress Mon; oe- Great Alarm
al .NorfoA-An adrdnce by Burnside aP
preheaded-Arrival Of Prizes at Washing
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02
W.sur<c7nS oSth

The senate to-day confirmed the nomiua-
ton OF Col. John Z. Caldwell OF the Maine
lith Regiment, to be Brig. Gen. of Vol
unteers. Also Paymaster Prince, as Brig
adler.
The Navy Department to-day appointed
John ). Gordon, OF Searsport, Me, Acting
Paymaster, and ordered hlm to the Charles
ton Navy Yard.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02

Arms and clothing for Black soldier, Gen
Banks near Sdunton.- Union families or
dered from Tenassses.-C Cotton and stores
destroyed The ron-ciad Mississippi burn
ed.-AH the Rebel .qunboats burned.-Mrs.
Lincoin's Rebel brother K,iied-4nempt 10
run the blockade at Charleston.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-05-02

CHICAGO, G1th.
The Memphis Aralanehs of the 23d says
that on the llth. 50 federal cavalry took pos
session of Poc.lhontas, Ark. and there are
10000 federal troops at Doniphan, Mo-, en-
gagged in building aat-boats.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-06
" / HOLD STILL

From the GERMAN or JULIUS sruRM.
Pains furnace heat within me quivers,
Gods breath upon .ssc flame doth blow,
And all my heart In anguish shivers
And trembles ut the fory glow.
And yet whisper, As God will!
And In his hottest fire hold still
He comes and lays my heart, all heated,
On the hard anvil, minded so
Into his own fair shape 10 beat 10
With his great hammer, blow on blow
And yet whisper, As God will
And at his heaviest blows hold still
lie takes my softcned heart and beats IL;
The sparks fly of at every blowj
lie turns II o'cr and o'or and heats II,
And lets IL COOL and makes il glow
And yet 1 whisper, As God will
And, In his mighty hand, hold still.
Why should murmur for tho sorrow
Thus only longer-lived would bo;
Its end may come, and will, Tomorrow,
When God has dene his work in me
So / say trusting, As God will
And, trusting 10 the ond, hold still
lie kindlcs for my profit purely
Affections glowing fiery brand,
And all his heaviest blows are surely
Inflicted by n Master-hand;
So say praying, AZ God will
And hope in Him, and suffer still.