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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-10-09
Tho Siege OF Charleston.
NEw York, Oct. G.

NEw York, Oct. 6.
The Post states that they have report per
steamer Fulton. that the headquarters of
Gen. Gilmore have been removed from Nor
rs Island to Folly Island. The continual
sinking OF Morris Island has rendered tho
removal Of the Federal headquarters, tho
body of toe troops and the materials, mat
ter OF convenience, while there are sanitary
reasons which would ultimately DO control
ling. There are said to be other causes for
the change, among them that the troops will
DO not less available in the future operations
against Charleston. and they nre entirely out
of range OF any batteries tho rebels have or
can erect on James Island.
The recent firing from Gen. Gilmore's bat
teries, ot which wc have received news from
rebel sources, was directed almost exclusively
against tho efforts that were making, and
which the rebels do not disclose, to erect new
batteries in the ruins OF Sumte. II appears
that our accommodating boats which passed
near tho walls in tho night, discovered that
tho garrison were conducting extensive opc-
rations, and tho Indication was that the reb-
els, who wcrc working in largo numbers.
would erect fro proof batteries inside of the
ruins.
Tho batteries which arc designed to throw
the Greek fro are nearly complete. Tho
guns arc in such numbers Ms TO ensure tho
destruction of the city when they are turned
upon II. This event will not take place uh-
til the navy is ready to cooperate with tho
army.
The steamer Fulton, from Charleston bar
on the afternoon Of the 3d,arrivcd this morn
ing.
The rebel steamer Diamond was captured
by the gunboat Stcttin, while trying to run
tho blockade OF Savannah, and sent TO Port
Royal. She had q valuable cargo Of saltpc-
tire and liquors from Nassau.
A Morris Island letter OF tho Both nit. TO
the Tribune, states that our army is actively
at work, but the navy is passive. A semi
circle Of batteries have been erected on Nor
ris Island and will soon open on tho rebels.
Satisfactory experiments have been mado
with Greek fire shells, and they will soon DO
introduced to the renewed attention of tho
rebels.
On the 2Sth nit. tho rebels began building
n battery upon the ruins of Fort SUMTER
Their purpose has been frustrated by Gen.
Gilmore. who hns TUNED his guns on tho
rubbish leap, keeping mp jus. enough fro to
make them dcsist. Attacks upon Folly and
Morris Islands are nightly expected, but tho
rebels appear cautious.
Not far from Fort Moultric very largo
magazine has been erected in front Of nm old
house. The house has tho hospital llag n.y.
ing. and the traitors have had the mcanncss
to request Admiral Dahlsrcn to respect the
hospital 30 placed.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-10-09
Miscellaneous Items.

- jeff has recalled Mason from England
and he has formally left the Island. His court
ing operation evidently endedw the 'mitten'.
- More than 1000 Arkansas Unionists
have joined our army at different points.
- An English steamer, the VIM. Pitt, was
captured near the Rio Grandc. She had on
board 1 ZOO bales Of cotton.
- Do not fail to read the article by Charles
Sumner in this paper. ...
- We are indebtedto Hon. John N. Good
win for Pub. Documents received the past week.
= Brig. Gen. Roger A. Pryor and all the
members of his staff have been reduced to the
ranks.
1000 robcls from Marmaduke's COM
mand have been on raid in Missouri. Their
capture is spoken of as probable.
- The rebels arc dcvising means to convert
dogs into oil and their skins into leather. The
N. Bedford Mercury suggests that they should
save the bark for tanning purposes.
- Macmillan has formally accepted the
Franco-Mexcan crown with all its risks and
perils. May his kingly life be short and his
head uneasy.
- The Court of Appeals of New York has
affirmed the consttionality and validity of the
Act of Congress, whereby certain notes issued
by the Government are made Legal Tender
in payment of debts throughout the Union.
- The Old Farmers Almanac for 1864 by
Robt. d. Thomas, is now for sale, as bright as
tho for 50 long q time 1t had not chroni cled
the passing years.
We learn from the Portsmouth Chronicle
that Mr.. Charles Stinson, master carpenter at
the Portsmouth Navy Yard, was assailed by o
man named Downs, last Saturday noon and
severely injured.
- An exchange states that all but four Of
the nominees on the copperhead State ticket
in Minnesota have declined. But one demo-
cratic paper in the State supports the nomina-
tions, and the name the editor is on the ticket
Prank Foss across the river has opened
at his store on Main street, large stock Of
Hats &C.. for the Fall trade. See his adver-
tisemcnt The new and beautiful "tilc" which
the editor of this paper sometimes wears for
contrast, was purchased of Frank
We have just learned that Hon. Daniel
Goodenow of Alfred, was found dead in his
chaisc rs he was returning home from Port
land, last Wednesday. We have noparticulars.
- At the last session of the S. j. Court
for this county VIM. p. Freeman Of this city
was admitted to the bar. Mr.. Freeman is well
read in the law and young man Of energy,
and VIC predict for him q success in the new
profession which he has chosen for himself
- Next Tuesday the election takes place
in Ohio and Pennsylvania. There is no doubt
about the success Of the union cause in Ohio,
because the soldiers are not DISTINGUISHED in
that State; but We shall not be disappointed
to hear of copperhcad triumph in Penn.
- The certificate of election for Represent
atirc from the towns of WATERFORD and Hollis
has been given TO Henry A. Usher, the union
candidate, owing to the non-appcarance Of
the Waterburo selcctmcn. BY this cruel blow
the political race Of Bradburys "has become
small by degrees and beautifully less" in this
State. "Thcrc is an ambition that doth DER
leap ITSELF"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-10-09
The Horse Trot.

On Wednesday the following horses con-
tended for tho Socicty's premiums of So, So
and SO:
Eldcr-owned by Eben Gerry Of Alfred.
Rumery Boy-owned by w. Ii. Goodwin
of Alfred.
Berwick Girl-owncd by z. B. Neatly Of
South Berwick.
Elder won the LIST premium, Rumcry Boy
the I'd, and the Berwick girl the Sd. Best
time rcspcctively--2.59, 3.0l and 3.27.
The following is the time for tho three
colts, years old. LIST prem. $40. Cd "a:
Hiram Knights, 3.37
b. +. Hamilton's, 3.39
j. S. Carlos, 3.4l
For the best years old and under, LIST
prem. SIS, Cd 50. Best time
Browns, 2.5O
lIaines', 257
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-10-09

~ The Portland Argus says that the ven
cradle Gen Cas- has no fear of calling things
by their right names. and adds that he said
in recent letter that "Thc Jacobins and
Radicals, who arc tho leading spirits OF the
party in power, seem quito as intent on de-
s'rOying our civil rights as In whipping the
rebels into subsection"
We do not know how venerable the cop
perhcad IN Pennsylvania may 10 who said
that and who rcjOiccs in the name Of Cas-,
but Gen. Ls'0is Cas- Of Michigan never said
what the coPpcrhcads would make people
believe. Tho Tribune prOnouuccs the quota.
ton ascribcd to "thc venerable Gen. Cas-. y
forgery.
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Important Military aud Naval Expcdi-
tioD.

NEW YonK. Oct O.
A Fortress Monroe letter Of the 9TH, TO tho
Herald, says an expedition on large scale,
consisting OF artillery, cavalry and infantry,
several army guyboats, started from here yes
terlay afternoon The weather was all that
could be desired. It's destination Is unknown
even to those participating in the enterprisc.---
The troops LEFT under scaled orders, which arc
not to be opered until they reach certain
point. A place Of rendezvous has been np-
pointed where the various commanders arc 30
meet and adopt such measures as will insure
the success Of the expedition. General Foster
ter planned the campaign. II the general in
structions are carried out. no fears need be en-
tcrtaincd of promising and satisfactory issue.
The rebels will he compelled 10 concentrate
large force to meet this expedition.
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~ We acknowledge complimentary
ticket and invitation from the President Of
the Cumberland County Agricultural and
Portland horticultural Societies, which giyO
combined exhibition mt Portland the lith
and 18th Of the present month. Wednesday
and Thursday arc the days for tho usual cx-
animation of stock Friday A. NJ, target
practice of rifles IA worthy addition) and tho
trotting contest Of horses for purse Of 500.
Friday r. NJ, equestrian exercises OF ladies
and gentlemen. in which all accustomed to
tho saddle arc invited tojoin. Indoor c1'''-
bition at City Hall 18th. 18th. and evening
of 10th. Half fare on tho railroad TO those
who have or buy tickets for tho exhibition.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-10-09

No. 4i4, a Patent Churn, got up in York
County. We would not presume TO speak
in decided terms Of the merits and dement's
Of this churn. That il has its advantages
there can be no doubt. That it is superior
to other patents recently introduced, we
should not feel justified in asserting. In
order to have ready introduction into pub
lie use, churns should and must possess
some obvious 'cxccllences. We do not
mean to imply that this does not possess
such, but ask the community to examine
and Judge for themselves. We recommend
grntuity ofa book. Respectfully sub
milled.
IVORY LORD,
JOHN MlLLIKEN, Com.
ABEL II. JELLESON. }
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ITEMS FROM SOUTHERN SOURCES.

FoRTREss MoyRoE, Oct. a.
The Richmond Examiner of the 81 inst
has been received. l. contains the following
dispatches.
Charleston Oa. 2.-Hcayy firing was
kept up during last night. Tho enemy:
movements on Morris Island Indicate pcrlna.
nent more than immediate operations. Two
monitors arc kept close to the island doing
picket duty. There has been but little Cir.
Ing to-day.
Atlanta, Sspt. 3O--Gcn. Bragg has con.
sentcd to exchange the wounded with Gen.
Rosccrans. Affairs arc unchanged ut Chat.
tanooga. Gen. Rosccrans receives his sup
plies by Wagon trains from Stevenson.
The rumor that Rosccrans' supplies were cut
or was not credited. Rosccrins is confined
to his works around Chattanooga, our lines
extending to the river above and below him.
Ills deiences are strong, and thought to be
20 superior that no assault will be made.
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Position of Gen. Burnsidc's Army.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. q.
The Journal has received n special dispatch
from Knoxville, which is considered perfectly
reliable, that Gen. Burnside held the country
south from Knoxville TO Calhoun on the IIaw-
assoc river aud the Western s. Atlantic Rail-
road, and only twenty-five miles distant from
Kingston, the junction OF the Western & At
Atlantic and Rome Railroads, east Of Knox
viiic MS far rs Grccnvillc on the East Tennessee
& Virginia railroad. lie also possesses all the
passes into North Carolina. His right wing is
in communication with Gen. Rosecrans and his
position is all that could be desired. His army
is in good health and spirits.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-10-09
GEMzRAa MEE1LaaIHeGENCE
WAR MATTERS
A Brilliant Victory ovor Wheeler.

HEADQUARTERS LIST Dirision Caralry. near
Dnnlap, Oct. A.-Col. Edward McCook, with
the LIST Wisconsin and ID Indiana cavalry, at
tackled Wheelcr's force, 1000 strong, at An
derson's Cross Roads yesterday. and whipped
them badly, killing and wounding 100, taking
81 prisoners, and re capturing all the Govern
mcnt property, including 500 mules and the
prisoners taken from our train. Among the
prisoners is Major on Wheeler's staff com
mandcr of the escort, n Major on Gen. Mar
tins staff, Col. Russell, commanding brigade,
and nine other officers. The enemy was COM
pletely routed and driven ten miles.
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TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.
Twenty Ammunition Wagons Blorn up
Loss Of Life.

NASHVILLE, TENN, Oct. 4.
Tho Press of to-day says u terrible cxplo.
sion occurred near Bridgeport. A train oil
twenty army wagons, laden with ammuni-
ton, had camped near that place for the
night. Two negroes got into quarrel, one
Of whom seized q shell which no accidentally
lot fall among tho ammunition, causin. It to
explode, and setting fire to tho other ammu.
milton. Immediately wagon after wagon
caght fire, the transfers and attendants fly.
ing for their lives.
Later reports say nno or ten persons were
killed and double that number woundcd.-
The fire finally reached the magazine. oxplo.
ding it, and destroying q vast quantity OF
ammunition. .fH'.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-10-09

Same, burr basket, sc
To Mrs. Yates of Biddeford, we award Di.
ploma, for very beautiful quilt brought from
North Carolina.
They would return their most sincere
thanks for tho beautiful Goddess of Liber,
ty," which has added so much to tho attrac.
tions of the hall.
MRs. B. L. CurrEn,
ENELISE Foss, co,,;,,,,
EMILY HERsEY. ''
MRs. E. ID. EDWARDS,
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a Rebel Endcavor To Flank Ro.ccrnn,
An Attack RepuIsed.
pnII.nrtnr,. "a

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8.
A special dispatch from Knoxville, Tenn
to the Bulletin, says that Col. Carter has IN,
ken position ut Bulls Gap. The rebels hold
Grecnville, and have been strongly rein.
forced. Bayard and Woollord are still in
advance before Lindon, skirmishing with tho
rebel cavalry.
The rebel attack on Meanwhile indicates
q formidable flank movement to cut Rose
Grams lines. and isolate Burnside.
On the 2Sth ult. the rebels attacked our
right, and were repulscd after fight of two
hours. A large number Of rebels wcrc taken
prisoners. They express modification at the
result Of the Chickamauga battle, their loss
far exceeding ours.
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FROM GEN. ROSECRANS' ARMY

NEW York. Oct. 4.
An army OF tho Cumberland dispatch to
tho Herald, dated Sd, states the prospect Of
success is good. II the enemy make an at
tack he will be badly defeated. There is no
cause Of alarm from rebel flank movements.
The enemy is in sight, and skirmishinS con.
tinucs, the enemy always getting tho worst
of IL.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-10-09

LEES CAMrAIcN. Tho Richmond Dcs
patch contains Lcc's official report of his
Pennsylvania campaign. He admits large
losses but does not state them. 1t occupies
about thrcc columns, and tho reasons may
be summed as follows:
The position occupied by the enemy oppo-
sito fredericksburg being one on which Inc
could not be attacked to advantage, it was
determined to draw him from it. The exc
cution of this purpose embraced the relief OF
the Shenandoah valley from the troops that
had occupied the lower part of it during the
winter and spring, and If practicable, the
transfer OF the scene of hostilitics to tho
north of tho Potomac. 1t was thought that
tho corresponding movements on the part OF
the enemy to which these contemplated by
us would probably give rise, might offer a
fair opportunity to strike blow at the army
then commanded by Gen. Hooker, and that
in any event the army would be compelled
to leave Virginia, and probably to draw to
its support troops designed to operate against
other parts of tho country. In this way it
was supposed the cnemy's plan of campaign
for the season would be broken up, and part
of the season of active operations be con.
sumcd in the formation of new combina-
tions, and tho preparation that they would
require. In addition to these advantages, it
was hoped that other valuable results might
be attached by military success.
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Rosecran, Reported Perfectly Secure.
NEW YonK. Oct. >

NEW YORK, Oct. ~
A special dispatch from Cincinnati 10 the
World says: Correspondents report Ilosccrans'
army in perfectly safe position. More rein
fOrccmcnts are near.
Troops are constantly arriving from the IVES.
AMI elsewhere.
The rebel cavalry cannot seriously interfere
with Gen. Rosccrans' supplies. great battle
must soon be fought. Confidence is felt in the
final issue.
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FROM CHARLESTON.

FORTRESS MONROE, Oct. 3.
U. s. steamer Massachusetts, arrived here
to-day from Charleston Bar last Wednesday
night. Our works on Morris Island were
progressing rapidly. Tho rebel batteries
shell our workmcn constantly. But few cas-
ualities were reported. Gen. Gilmore oeea-
sionally shells Forts Sumter and Johnson
One monitor keeps Fort Moultrc quiet.
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A Cavalry Expedition Destruction OF
Rebel Salt Works.
Nrx Ynpr Oct

NEW YORK, Oct. 5.
A letter from Norfolk, Va, dated Cd. to
the Philadelphia Inquirer, says: IAN cx-
petition under command Of Capt. Kerr, Of
the 9Th Pennsylvania cavalry. has just re-
turned from scout OH The Atlantic coast as
far as tho State limo OF North Carolina.-
q Besides obtaining some important informa.
ton, Capt. Kcrr destroyed four salt works
that have been preparing that much needed
article for tho rcbels II was only in june
last thu, thcsc works were demolished by
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-10-09

A CONVINCING ARGUMENT canvassers
have been sent by Gov. Ted Of Ohio, among
the soldiers to ascertain their vote. One OF
them is Mr.. Grifiiths who represents the VAL
landighamers. He called mt Gen. Rosecrans'
headquarters, when Inc and Gen. Garfield had n
talk on election matters in which Garfield re-
marked, in substance, that he understood the
vallandigham party professcd to believe that
the government couldn't succeed in crushing
the rebellion, and that II was in favor Of immc-
diatcly and Internationally stopping the war;
to which Grifliths answered aflirmativcly. The
following dialogue then took place -
Garield--If, contrary to your expectations,
the armies of the government should succeed,
your party woVld be disappointed and its pros
poets badly injured!
Griifiiths-Yes, TO some extent.
Garfed-Now, in n few days this army may
be engaged in terrible battle with Bragg's
whole force. Possibly we may crush it. Would
not your party be injured by such n rcsulti
Griifiiths-Well, it would affect the result Of
the election.
Garfeld-Oh! then, rs o party you don't
want to see us succeed?
enthusiastically, we have no interest in the
fight.
-Garfcld-You arc perfectly indifferent then
whether VIC or Bragg are crushed.
In this connection q quotation from Mr.. M.
f. Maury's letter in the London Times is
apropos. Maury says:
Vallandgham waits and watches over tho
border, plcdged-if elected Governor Of the
State of Ohio-to array it against Lincoln and
the war, and to go for peace. What tho result
of the election there will be l cannot tell; but
the canvass Is going on, and We know that OPP
position to Lincoln and his war party is grow
ing moro and moro popular every day, and
throughout the whole North.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-10-09

The KNIckERBocKER MONTHLY for October
is received. Its Table of Contents is very
inviting. We used to read this Monthly
with relish, but recently have lost sight of
it till now. Its welcome face again appears
upon our table to be conned and pcruscd as
of yorc. Vol. LXII.: New York.
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II On the first page our readers will no
''ce an article for tho American Agricultur
list. Asan induccment to now subscriber
We will send tho Journal and tho Agricul.
turist from Nov. to Jan. /, 1865, limontbs
for 1925, cash always in advance. Thos,
wishing the strawberry plants must send vi
i've cents extra. -. q. I'd
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- The Russian fleet nov in New York hlr-
Dor will soon visit Boston. and We learn from
the Courier that tho Portland Authorities have
invited the Admiral to visit that city. IL Is
for our interest. as il is our pleasure, to treat
them Handsomely, m To.
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: That memorial which those who wish

- That memorial which those who wish to
run Mcclellan for the next Presidency, com
ncnccd to circulate in the Army of the Poto-
mac, inviting all TO present little Nap. with
ten cen, shinplastor or more, has suddenly col
lapsed and the money has been refunded. -
Why don't somebody start subscription for
Fitz john! I'd l1-s1 zlilllll4.J
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Maj. Murray, of the 14Sth New York Reg
,ment, but since that time they have been re-
o, punt and put in full operation. No guerril-
las were seen. but ii was ascertained that six
small boats filled with them crossed Curri-
tuck Sound on Monday last.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-10-09

Made at The Cattle Shoie and Fair Of The
York County agricultural Society, held
at Sdco and Biddetord, Sept. 18th
30h, and Oct. Isl, 1868.
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Important Capture of a blockade Runner.
NEw YoRK. Oct.

NEW YORK, Oct. D.
The gunboat Kcarncy arrived at Havana
on tho Goth from Key West. She reports
the gunboat Tioga took into Key West 2sth,
rebel steamer Herald, with $50 bales cotton
and agents Of new rebel company with II
capital Of two millions for blockade running.
on board. The Herald was the FIRST vessel Of
the now company.
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FROM CHATTANOOGA.

Exchange Of Wounded Prisoncrs-Rebei Re!
Iaiions- Wounded and Deceased Official,
not aiio,red TO be Misunderstanding Of
Reynolds Troops in The Battle.
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CINcINNArI- Oct. 4

..-... CINCINNATI, Oct. A.
A special dispatch to the Commercial, da.
ted Chattanooga, Sept. 30.h, says 200 anbu-
lanccs sent within the cncmy's line under a
flag of truce. brought in over 500 Of our
wounded. While in the encmy's hands they
had nothing to cat but corn bread. The
rebels treated them very kindly. expressing
their regrets that they could not provide bet.
ter food They refuse TO allow the bodies OF
wounded or deceased officers to be removed.
Tho enemy holds ffty-two of our surgeons
as prisoners OF war. Our ambulanccs re-
turned to the rebel lines with the wounded
who fell into our hands. Both armies are
busy terrifying. Tho pickcts are within u
stones throw Of each other 1t is asserted
that the newspaper reports of tho battle
causes considerable Indignation among tho
troops. The statement that Reynolds and
Brannis' divisions wcrc thrown into disorder
is incorrect. learn from Gen. Thomas that
tho obstinate bravery of these commands Of
the army insured its safety. Our wounded
arc we'll cared for and comfortably situated.
NEW York, Oct. 4.
New Orleans letters to tho Herald contain
the following items
Gucrillas are growing bold and numerous
va .lo 'iiSS'Is'fl, ln,.. NY NV III 'oV s
tnfec gun battery aoou. siA'ce', s i,i'ies 'lo.'
Na,Shez rom Wn rn 'nsy Nrce n,teGh sno's
as inc steamer 'u'ia, hNo Oh wn'cn wen.
through NC, pu' s,o e'c"P,u. So"0 e'S"'
OF rSh vesseis l,,vo pc .l 'ileu ,n'o .p.
INC pal.S gu; w VI ' p; eaPsure y. 'ne p,
ISL steamer Sir " M lss s"o~ .,as sue NV;
,r"'ou "', i.ro'Po 49, " "' L W. ~
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o. Tho New York Post says that '.scme
Southern gentlemen were discussing tie pro-