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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-08-26
From Gen. Grants Army.
THE WELDON RAILROAD DESTROYED,
lIEADQUARrERs Army PoroNAC,
Aun Tx

Aug. Is.
This morning. Mt 4 o'clock, the 9Th corps
started on an expedition to cut tho Weldon
railroad. taking four days rations with them
This corps was withdrawn from tho front
some few daysago, and has boon in tho reserve
ever since. They reached the railroad about
7 o'clock and the first division being in ad.
vance had skirmish with the enemy station.
cd there to protect the road. They fell back
rapidly, and the loss on both sides was small
Alter placing the troops in u line to meet any
attack which might he made, the work OF
tearing up the road was commenced and pros.
ecuted with vigor for several hours. About
noon they were interrupted Mt their labors by
the appearance of the enemy. who were
advancing along the railroad from Petersburg
in line OF battle. They proved to be Gen.
Hills corps, which had been lying in reserve
for tho past few days, and who were advanced
at double quick M soon as they became aware
of our intention and movement. The ID di
vision, Gen. Ayers commanding, held the adj.
vance on the railroad, the Sd and 4th division
supported him on tho right, while the LIST
division was placed to cover the left and pre-
vent surprise from that quarter. The attack
on the % division was very determined, hut
our men met it in gallant style, driving the
rebels back with heavy loss. After repeated
attempts to force our lines the rebels finally,
after about two hours hard fighting, gave up
tho idea and fell back some distance, keeping
up q fire all tho afternoon from their batter
les and skirmishers.. The move was com-
plete surprise to the enemy, the rebel piokets
stationed in the vicinity being 80 astonishcd
that they had barely time to escape. Some
few prisoners were taken, several Of whom
were wounded. The track was torn up for
over mile. Our troops still hold their pc.
sition at dark tonight. and tomorrow they
will destroy the ties and rails of tho road, un.
less the rebels shall appear in too strong
numbers.
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The False Cry of Peace.

The party in this State opposed to the Gov
eminent have. by their speeches and their
resolutions, placed themselves upon plat
form demanding peace At ANY PRICE, and
cessation OF the war Mt all hazards. Gan IL
bc possible that such 'cn'''ncntS'h larry uh-
dcrsiood, are to be endorsed by the people Oh
Maine? Never! because as much us we oil
desire tho blessings ot peace. no good citizen
desires u dishonorable peace, and any cond'-
tons not embracing whole and undivided
country, will bring everlasting iniamy upon
oil asserting thereto.
We can have peace. or rather u respite
frpm war To use in terrifying, upon such
terms as are published in another column
by acknowledging tho Independence OF 'no
rebels and eonsen'ins 10 inc permanent NC.
struction OF the american oo'e'hine"'' a''u
on no other condition. except VIC conquer
peace; and this TACT Is as wen es'ao'isnea Us
any other fact connected win TINS reoeii'on'
Every organ OF rebel sentiment from DAVIS
down, has declared that nothing but a per-
mansns separation from tho Government '''
ntisfy them. This cry OF peace then' means
DlSUNlON. and when that doctrine Is once
acqucsccd in, we proclaim and establish nm
illimitablc war, in comparison to which the
burdens Of the present war will be as moth
ing. The rccognisionot the "coniederacy
will not bring peace Union men have ai-
ways asserted this, and now Davis directly
confirms the statement. Col. Jacques asked
him. "would not disputes constantly arise,
and cause almos, constant :" Towhich
question he replies, "USDorurkplr-w'ri'
rus GENERATION lou nave put s"cn ah
ocean OF blood between tho two sections thas
] despair OF seeing any harmony in my time.
Our children may forget this war, but zoe
omAot."
Are tho rebels tho only ones to DO concili-
atcd, do they alone have wrongs to be rcmcm-
bred. and suffering to DO atoncd for? Shall
tho assassin shy to his victim, because you
sought to preserve your life and your prop
crty, you have placed an ocean Of blood be-
tween us. and can never FORGET itnp Has
tho nation poured out its treasure, in men
and money and long suffering, only to turn
II, back upon all these at tho dawuinc of
tina. conquered peace which shall be perma.
non. and endurins9 l.e, us not DO deceived
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which they broke. and hero they also took
500 or 600 prisoners.
Gen. Huyes is believed to DO prisoner, as
his command cannot DO found. Our whole
line was thus forced back with heavy loss
in killed and wounded. Tho enemy, howev-
or, suffered worse than we did, rs his men
were lying thick all over the field. Before
dark our men were reformed. and being rein.
forced, desperate charge was made to re-
cover our lost ground, which was successful
ly ACCOMPLISHED, 80 that VIC held at night the
line which had been taken from US in the ai-
ternoon.
Col. Earle is reported to be n prisoner, al
so Col. Hartshornc. Gen. Crawford was
shot through his vest. and narrowly escaped
capture. Lieut.. Clark, of hisstati. was shot
in tho arm. Capt. Smith WIS prisoner for
u while, hut made his escape. Capt. Doolit.
tic, of Wheclock's staff. was ordered to sur
render, when getting furious ut an cpthct
applied to him, he seized m,iskct and bay.
oncted tho rebel against tree.
Col. Wheclock's brigade Of the Sd diyis-
ion was hankcd, when they faced to the rear.
charged and drove the rebels, taking many
prisoners.
The number Of prisoners captured BY US
was about $50. with some stands OF colors.
Our loss is estimated ut 5000.
Nothing but skirmishing took place along
the limo to day, both parties being very busy
entrenching.
A battle is looked for ut any moment. rs
the enemy seems determined to regain posses
sion of the road, while our forces arc rs de-
termlned to hold it. The prisoners belong
chiefly to Beauregard's corps.
August 2la. 6 A. M.-Considcrable artil-
lcry firing has been going on on our lcftSincc
four o'clock, and at times isquite brisk. No
muskctry can be heard, tho distance IRON
headquarters being so great.
rrhe above particulars arc proved false by
later date.-ED
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FROM GEN. sHSRMAN's ARMY
From GcscraI Sheridan.
WAR DEPARTMENT,


To Maj. Gen. Dir:-The operations OF
Gen. Grants forces arc detailed in the lol.
lowing official dispatches received by this De-
partment:
civ Point, Aug. 1SM-S p. M-Gen.
Warren moved his corps this forenoon to and
across the Weldon railroad, about ono mile
south of Head Works. At that point he
met nothing but the enemy's pickets. lie
advanced from there towards Petersburg.
meeting the enemy in his advance. lie had
considerable fighting during the day, suffer-
ing some loss and inllcting loss on the en-.
envy have no report showing the extent
of the losses. but Judge thcm to be light.
Some of the cnemy's wounded fell into our
hands, with few other prisoners.
CITY Point, 19h-7.3OP. M-Our troops
arc firmly fixed across the Weldon railroad.
There has been little or no fighting to-day,
either south of Petersburg or north Of James
river.
Gen. Warren reports that tho encmy's
dead in considerable numbers were found in
his front unburied.
Gen. Birney telesraphs Gen. Batter rs fol-
lows:
Headquarters l0h Corps, aug. l9h.-The
enemy attacked my line in heavy force last
night, and were repulscd with great loss. In
front of colored regiment elghty-two dead
rcb is were counted. Tho colored troops be-
haved handsomely, and arc in fno spirits.
The assault was in column division strong,
and would have carried the works it they
had not been SO we'll defended. The cnclny's
loss was at least 1000.
ISirnedl ID. b Birney, Maj. Gen.
We have had great deal Of rain about
Petersburg this week, and II very grateful
change in the temperature.
civ Point, Aug. l9M.-rhc enemy came
out this evening to Warren's right, driving
in the pickcts connecting between him and
the LETT of our old line on the Jerusalem
plank road. and forcing back the two right
divisions of Warron's corps. A heavy tight
took place, resulting in the no establishment
of our lines and the capture of good many
prisoners, who belonged to lleth's, Mahon s
and Hoke's divisions. We also lost consd-
crably in prisoners.
The last foregoing dispatch was received
this forenoon, and is the latest information
received by the Department. II is estimated
that the loss of the enemy during the week
in'killcd, wounded and captured, cannot fall
short of 1000, il it does not exceed that
number.
This Department has satisfactory intelli.
gcncc from Gen. Sherman up to hall.past 8
o'clock last evening.
Reports ut O'Clock this morning from
Gen. Sheridan's front represent all quiet ut
that time, and that Gilmore, with lorty or
fifty mon. entered Martinsburs last night.
[Signed EpwlS NJ. STANTON,
Secretary OF War.
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From the Shennudoah Wiley - Battle
near Charlestown on Sunday.
HARrER's FERRY. Va. Aug. 90.

HARrER's FERRY, Va, Aug. 90.
There was nm engagement yesterday two
miles from Charlestown. BOW Oh the army OF
Western Virginia and the rebel forces now
in the Shenandoah Valley. The battle com
mcnccd at 8 o'clock in the morning by u
heavy column of rebel infantry and cavalry
attempting to pierce our front ut Summit
Point. Alter q sharp struggle, our skirmisll-
ers were forced to give way. Tho lst divi-
sion of 'rorbett's cavalry wero engaged and
suffered heavily. Mclntosh'sbrigade of that
division lost nearly 800, hut only one officer
was seriously injured. Tho movement was
evidently for the possession of Martinsburg,
for ut the same time the attnck was made ut
Summit Point, another movement WAS made
against our extreme left. and the attacking
column moved slowly down towards ourr right.
Then suddenly u new body of rebels appeared
in front of our right and the 9th corps a
short but determined battle took place. The
9th. 9Th and 10Th corps formed in line OF
battle from right to left. The 9th corps bore
the brunt of tho engagement. Tho Cd divi-
sion lost heavily. There were from sixty to
seventy killed and missing and 300 wounded
on our side. The loss OF the rebels is lnlly
IN great. Our right drove the enemy over u
mile, and then fell back to tho nd line, hold
ing il until ten o'clock, when our entire ar
my fell back to !lalltown. where II new line
of battle was formed on the first range Of the
hills in the immediate vicinity of that place.
Rumors IRE alloat tina. rebels aro crossing
tho Potomac ut MnrtinsburS. Tho rebels
have possession of Martinsburs. Large mum.
bCrs of loyal citizens have been cndcavorins
to reach places of safety further north, fear
ing the total abandonment Of the valley.
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YORK COUNTY APPOINTMENTS.

LEWIS BARKER, ESQ.,,
Alfred, Friday evening, Aug. 26.
Llnington, Saturday evening, Aus. "a.
wALCOrT lIAMLIN, ESQ,
Acton, Friday evening, Aug. %.
Shapleigh Saturday evening, Aug. q.
Newhcid Monday evening, Aug. %.
No Parsonsfeld, Tuesday evening, Aus. ~.
Cornish, Wednesday evening, Aug. 81.
Linerick Corner, Thursday eye's, Sept
WATERFORD Centre, Friday eye'g, Sept :.
Col. WALTER HARTMAN,
or the nth N. H. regiment, at Kittery. "Wednesday
evening. August u, In Armory lIall
Lebanon Centre, Thursday afternoon, Sept. l.
GES. CAN'T,
York, Monday, Sept ).
CAN'T. DUNNELL AND DRUMM0ND.
MASS MEETING,
Sprinsvale, Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 4.
Limerick Corner, Wednesday afternoon, Sept.
buxton Centre, Thursday afternoon, Sept S.
DUNSELL AND DRUMMOND,
Hollis, Friday afternoon, Sept.
MaterbOrO' Centre, Saturday afternoon, sept. ~.
(uid Corncrl saturday eve'g,
Tho Alfred Hand will he nj both these meetings.
Lyman, at Town House, Monday afternoon, 9Th.
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Details OF the Battle for tho Possession OF
tho Weldon ARCHAEOLOGICAL Lossos.
HEADQUARTERS Army PoroNAc, z,

AuRubt 81.
Our losses in the fight at tho Weldon Rail-
road on Friday afternoon werc greater than
heretofore reported. The number OF prison.
crs taken by the rebels Is now put down at
$500.
Our troops wcro surprised. many being in
shelter tents at the time, trying to escape tho
heavy rain.
The rebels first appeared about noon en- tho
right Of tho road, In front Of tho Sd division
Of the 9Th corps, but this was evidently u
feint for tho purpose Of feeling our line.
About three o'clock in the afternoon they
charged in heavy iorcc between the 9Th and
9th corps. and succeeded in turning the flank
Of the former. capturing large number OF
prisoners. This part Of our line was forced
back some distance, when the 9th corps.
which had been relieved the night previous
BY part Of the 81 corps. came on to the field
and opened fire, checking the advance Of tho
rebels and taking few prisoners.
A heavy column Of rebels at the same time
charged on tho LEFT Of our limo. west Of the
railroad, held by Tic I'd division, Con. Ayros,
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Four boxes OF rovolvey and ammunition
wero seized in Indianapolis few days ago,
addressed 10 certain disloyalists, who werd
arrested. Among their elects was found y
list oi members OF secret association called
"Sons of Liberty including several high
officers Of the Indiana State government aud
four hundred rebel prisoners.
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From tho Army before Richmond.

NEw YosE. Aug. %
Tho Commercials special Washington dis.
patch says Gen. Warrcns corps achieved .
grand success on Sunday.
The rebels attacked under orders from Con.
Leo that our forces must DO driven from tho
Weldon railroad ut whatever sacrifice. Tho
rebels. were allowed to pass through gap
left in our lines and suffered severely while
their purpose was entirely defeated.
Gen. A. p. Hill isrcported MORALLY wound.
Cd Heath and Lee, son Of Il e. Loc, are
killed. Tho colonel OF tho 10th Miss. is a
wounded prisoner. Our loss was $50.
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brighton Cattle Market.

WEDNESDAY. Aug. ~.
Atnarkat- Cattle iiis h, Sheppard Lambs 1851
Swine 1870.
-M~rksf Reef Extra, kl3 20 n ~ FIRST
qualify JDai30J second 10 Da ~ s,i third. 5000
500 pr loo lbs, tho total weight Of hides. alIow
and drcs.cd Beef
HiJt.-i2c per III.
TaHow-iilc per III
SAssp Mins-Si Goa 20.
Lanb Skins-Si 0a.m
car Skins-23 30. pr III.
.sior,,-yeaIllng. $40 To 81 two yrs. old, % 10,
three yrs. old, OOa 100.
Worki1g oS,s.--slos, ii5, 10, 100, is5,is5 20.
In active demand. .'H'
Mica ce~s.-s35 20, extra, 70s ~, the prices Of
Mich Cows depend altogether upon tho fancy or
th. purchaser.
SAssp omf La,sbs-Priccs, Sheared Sheep 10 % ~
per ID. Old Sheep nc 10 90. Lambs III vC to- 600
per head.
: Swins-whOlesalc Q 10 Ito per H., retail ~ tn
i2c. Spring pigs-wholssale O " 0,e, retail %
to lbs per Id. Fat iIogs-l2! to 0cpcr ID.
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FAVORABLE ARMY REroRrs.-Tho Provi
dencs Journal says:

"Gen. Burnside brings very cheering ac-
counts from the Army Of the Potomac. He
does not see the reason Cor tho dependency
which seems to prevail hero, and to increase
in proportion to the distance tom the scene
of active operations. Gen. Burnside feels GER
tain that the enemy has been greatly weak-
cncd by losses, and is wearing away under tho
continual pressure Of our forces. lilo feels
entire confidence in Grant and in the officers
aud army of tho Potomac, provided they arc
sustained by tho loyal people of the north.
lie has no doubt that Grant will take Rich.
mond, or do something better. Our men stand
the heat quite us well Us those on tho other
side.
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r Bricadicr General William A. Ham

n Brigadior General William A. Ham.
mond, Surgeon General United States Army,
was tried by Court Martial convened ut
Washington on the 10th Of January last, on
very lengthy charges Of defraudlng tho gov
ernment out OF large amounts Of money in
the wayof contracts to divers persons Tor Han
ncls, medical supplies and hospital stores.
Tho decision OF the court was that be he dis
missed from service and disqualified from
holding any Office Of honor, or profit, or trust
under tho government Of tho United States.
This sentence tho President has approved.
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Gov. Gilmore Of New Hampshire. urges upon
the Legislature Of that State the Importance Of
reducing the excessive number Of the House Of
Representatives. II there were but one quarter
of the number, the business might BE- douc
quicker and better.
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Hen RATES OF TAxEs.-The English cor.
respondent of the Bath Times, in speaking
Of the high taxes that England bears in com
parison to the rates in this country. says:
As to taxes. VIC are not in war. and OF
course cannot presume to compete with you !;
and vet. fancy you would rather pay yours
than ours. don't care to look over my nc
count to SEQ what all the hundred items Of
taxes charged, amount to; it isn't conducive
to good humor. remember. though. that
on our old house dog pay $7.G2 per year !;
(oi course fancy he saves me that amount
of "thictage," or shouldn't keep him
Horses, cattle, carriages, carriage wheels. SER
wants, hair powder, rents and incomes, ALA
taxed besides which, are church rates, poor
rates, water rates, street rates, and SO on and
80 forth. And why so much taxing, do you
ask? Twill tell you. Outside of tho ordina-
~ expenses of government. We have little
luxury in the way OF u pretty extensive Roy
al family to he cared for 4, national church
to DO supported, and the interest to pay ON
debt which just now amounts to little over
nine thousand millions Of dollars Such dol
lars as your governmental owes OF something less
than two thousand millions such dollars m
you take in your pocket when You buy but
ter at I" forty cents pound" Put these fix.
ures before your grumblers, Mr.. Editor, and
then tell them to be thankful they are not
obliged to live in peaceful, happy, neutral
England.
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WAR FACTS AND RUMoRs.
From tho Southwest.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 81.
The Commercial especial Nashville dispatch
states that the first train from the front since
Wheeler's raid reached Chattanooga, ON the
18th. Six heavy trains Immediately lett
there for tho front, the last one reported TO
have been captured near Kingston by u small
detachment Of Wheclcr's cavalry.
Wheelcr's movements since occupying
Cleveland have been mysterious, owing to
his desire to avoid Fitzpatrick who Is in pur..
suit Of him. Wheeler has three divisions oil
cavalry ono brigade Of infantry and ten can
non.
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New Publications.

The Atlantic Monthly for September Is TO-
ceivcd. This number contains the account
of Edmund Kirkc'srcccnt visit to Richmond,
besides full quota OF literary matters. Sc
cure copies of this number early.
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Rebel Attack on .nsmphis-.Narrow Escape
Of Gems. Wdsaburne and Hsribuf.
MExrurs. Tenu.. Aug.

Memphis was attacked at four o'clock this
morning by the rebel General Forrest. viii,
three brigades Of rebel cavalry. about 3,0o0
strong. His forces left Smith 9 front Mt ox-
ford on the evening Of tho 18th, and nado Q
forced narch to this city. Thoy drovc In our
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Taxes in Biddeford.

The whole number Of polls is lC6O. The
State tax is $50, 76O.53, nearly three times
the State tax Of last year. The County
tax is S22067l. The amount to be raised
is $50 1862. Tho assessment is made up
ON valuation of S4,735,7Si,00-at the rate
Of IL IL mills upon dollar against | mills
last year. Tho following persons and corpo-
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NEw York, Aug. 81.

Tho Posts special Washington dispatch
states that Gen. Warren has made recon-
noissancc towards Petersburg with Important
results. llc found that tho rebels had fallen
hack towards Petersburg. abandoning their
Efforts to rctako the Weldon Railroad.
The Commercials special Washington dis
patch saysan expedition has destroyed hridg.
Is and pulled up rails forty miles down the
Weldon Railroad, 10 within two miles OF
Petersburg. II is also rumored that the cav.
airy have made dash on the Dlnyillc Rail-
road.
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Godey's Lndy's Book, the prince Of fash.
ionable magazines, is again before US. Wc
always consider il snpcriluous to praise the
Lady's Book, since il is so universally admired
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Tho Lady's Friend for next month is on
our table. This new candidate for popular
favor il getting to BIO great layorite with
the ladies, and dcservedly so.
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GENERAL MEEala'1e EMcE.

pickots and dashed directly into the head.
Quarters of Gen. Wushburnc, who made !
narrow escape.
They then made q rush into Buckland's
HEADQUARTERS, but he also succeeded in max
inc his escape. They then attacked tho pris-
on, but were rcpulsod. They then visited the
Gayose House, expecting to capture General
Hurlbut, but he was stopping at q friends
house, 50 tho rebels didnot succeed IN getting
him.
Our troops now attacked tho rebel. and
soon drove them from the city, killing about
thirty and woundins about 300. The rebels
captured thirty of our men and forty horses.
They did not lave time to obtain much plum
der. Our loss in killed and wounded IL about
tho same ~ that Of the rebels.
Gen. Wushburne Is now carrying out
plan which will result in thu capture OF
largo part Of the attacking party.
Memphis. Aug. 22d-Tho rebel raid into
this city yesterday WAS u complete failure.
and is admitted to be 30 by Forrest Our
troops being without leaders, the rebels car
ricd Of soma plumber and captured quito a
number Of prisoners, including two officers
and several clerks and telegraph operators.
Numerous acts Of cruelty were perpctrated
by the rebels.
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An abatement Of seven per cent. viii be
allowed on all taxes paid before tho fifteenth
of September next.
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FOR GOVERNOR,
SAMUEL CON Y.
or AUGUSTA.
For Members OF Congress,
isr Drsr.-JOHN LYNCH, Of Portland.
SENATOR'S,
ESREFP ii. BANKS. OF Blddeford,
ELISHA II. JEWErr, or South Berwick,
LUTHER SANBORN, OF Parsonsheld.
JUDGE oF PROHArE,
EDWARD L. BOURNE, OF Kennceunk.
CLERK OF COURTS,
CALEB II. LORD, OF Alfred.
REGISTER or PROBATE,
GEORGE n. KNOwLToN, OF Biddefori.
COUNTY TREASURER,
ALBION X. GLE, OF Alfred.
COUNTY ATTORNEY.
INCREASE 3. KIMBALL, OF Sanford.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
CLEMENT l.. MILDRAM, OF Wells.
SHERIFF.
RICHARD IL. GaDING, Of Acton.
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OmcIaI New. Dispatch.
From tho Army before Richmond.

Attack and Ropulse of tho Enomy
with Great Loss.