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Lieut.. Comd,g Co. E, 9th Me, Vols.

Why THE VALLEY WAS CLEANED OUT
Those vino take exception 10 the severe mill
tary measures adopted in the Shenandoah
Valley. will find occasion to reconsider their
opinions. If they reason like the old cam
paigner with Sheridan, who. according to a
war correspondent. thus stated the case
IL asked them about Sheridan's order tn
clear tho Valley. Well said one. Il tell
you, It's pretty hard Wo get orders to
clean out u section. Tho Captain, no picks
his men, there they all grinned y 'he knows
pretty well who to take, and then we get or
ders to burn every barn. every stack of grain.
everything except tho houses. and then we
start the people. We 60 out in squads OF
ten or u dozen, and the way We ride is u eau.
ton. You see the most OF ems secesh fam
lilies; the women are Union-to man,
winked he, 'and their husbands and brothers
arc in with the rebs but for all that IT'S
hard when the women comes out on their
knees, crying and praying, and their chill
dren clinging to sem
"But, said he. 'it's good deal harder to
60 along the road, and right along the road,
and right along by the side of the woods. to
end your own brother hanging to tree.
with his ears, his nose and his lips cut of, rs
did mine last week These devils said he
'if they'd only como out in clear day, and
fight us as we do them. and not murder us,
they never would have had their country
cleaned out as we have been forced to do. 2"
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~ Con. Butler and lady were visited b

81 Gen. Butler and lady were visited by
u large number OF friends, at their rooms ut
tho Fifth Avenue Hotel on Monday evening.
In reply to n congratulatory address, Gen.
Butler said that the result of the election
was moral triumph Of the people, more
decisive than signal triumph of our arms,
IL WIS demonstration OF the willingness OF
the People 10 brave further sacrifices and
sufierings. if need he. in defense Of the unity
and perpetuity of the Republic. II would
80 he regarded in Europe and in those por.
tons Of our country still under Rebel dom.
iuation. II would carry despair to tho
hearts Of many. convincing them that sue
cess of the Rebellion was no longer possible.
Il would encourage and invisoratc our arm.
les. while paralyzing the cxertions OF the
Rebels. II would be received rs proof
everywhere that the Union is never to DO
surrendered.
He thought that our Government might
now proffer the olive branch to the Rebels.
rendering them liberal and even generous
terms Of adjustment in case Of their return
to the Union. and giving them reasonable
time-say. till the 9Th of January next-to
signify their acquiescence; If they held out,
then. Inc would favor most energetic and
unsparing prosecution of the War, to the
end that the obstinately disloyal should be
driven to Mexico or elsewhere-nt all events,
out Of the country-and their estates divid'
ed ampng Union soldiers who had contribute
cd to their overthrow.
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AAD JOURNAL WElY PAPER DEF0GED TO Pea AND

ly no proper railroad facilities. The frs
train reaches Portland. as they have run fol
the past six months, at one o'clock p. NJ
and the return leaves there at half past two
and that is all the time allowed for business
We shali not undertake to show tho amount
OF trade which Portland would naturally
gain by different travelling accommodations
since that is a matter which interests the
press of that city more than it does us. a
proper inquiry mus, have satisfied the man
ayers of the p. ). & p. r r. that the peo'
pie of the two sections would be greatly ac'
commoda,ed by the running OF an extra
train from this city to Portland, and We
IN ght expect it would be sufficient to call
attention to the embarrassments under which
our business population labor, were 1t not
that both the Democrat and the JorRSAr
have repeatedly called attention to the sub
jet before.
What Is needed 10. the extension Of h.
York and Cumberland railroad as originally
contemplated, through TO Great Falls. New
Hampshire, and We hope to see II accom-.
plished. demanded as it is, not only by the ex-
trcns western portion Of Maine, but by the
entire State.
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SPEECH oY PRESIDENT LIycoLS.-On Thurs
day night the several Union Clubs of the Dis
trict of Columbia, serenaded the PRECEDENT,
when he spoke as follows;
1t has long been grave question whether
any government not too strong for the liberties
of its people can be strong enough to maintain
its own existence In great emergencies. I'm
this point the present rebellion brought our
Republic to q severe test, and PRESIDENTIAL
election occurring in regular course during the
rebellion adds not little to the strain. Ii the
LOYAL people united were put to the utmost OF
their strength by the rebellion, must they not
fail when divided and partially para'yzed hy
political war among themselves! But the cleo
ton was q necessity. We cannot have free
Government without elections, and IL the re
bellion could furce US to forego or postpone
National election, itxnigh, fairly claim to have
already conquered and ruined us. The strife
Of the election Is but human nature practically
applied To the facts Ut the case. what has oc-
cured i'm this case must ever recur IN similar
cases. Human nature will not change In
any future great national trial, compared with
the men of this. weshall have wrakand as strong
ny silly and rs wise. Ms bad and as good: Let
us, therefore, study the incidents OF this as
philosophy to learn wisdom frvn, anu none OF
| tuen ~ WRONGS W Ue iO'ouSSu' NS' +,
But the elcc,ion, along with its incidental
and undesirable strife, has done good too. II
has demonstrated that u peoples government
can sustain national election in the midst OF
great civil war. (Renewed cheers Until now
Il has not been known to the world that this
was q possibility. 1t shows, also. how sound
aud how strong we still are. II shows that ev-
en- among the candidates Of the same party, he
who is most opposed to treason can receive
most of the peoples votes. (Appause) IL
also shows TO the extent yet known that We
have more men now than we had when the war
began. Gold Is good in its place, but living,
brave and patriotic men are better than gold
| (Cheers.) =,
But the rebellion continues, and now that
election is over, may not all make common
effort TO save our common country! tCheers')
For my own part have striyen and shall strive
to avoid placing any obstacle in the way
| (Cheers.)
While am duly sensible to the high compl.
ment OF n reelection, and duly grateful. ms
trust, to Almighty God for having directed my
countrymen to a right conclusion. rs think.
for their good, II adds nothing to my satisthc..
ton that any other mai NAV he disappointed
ny the result. (Cheers.) May ask those
who have not differed with me to join with me
in this same spirit toward those who have!
And now let me close nv asking three hearty
cheers for our brave soldiers and scameu and
their gallant and skillful commanders.
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Our New Vice. President.

Governor johnson spoke to very large
assembly Of colored persons at Nashville a
few days since, u part Of whose speech We
give below. that the people. who have so en-
phatically pronounced that slavery and re
bellion shall DIX, may see the views Of th'
man whom they have elected to reprcseu,
them:
.'The representatives Of this corrupt (ant
IL you will permit me almost to swear liz
tlc) this damnable aristccracy, taunt W. witt
our desire to SEQ justice done. and charge u,
with fsvorng negro equality. Of all living
men they should he the last to mouth thai
phrase and, even when uttered in their
hearing, 1t should cause their cheeks to tingt
and burn with shame. Negro equality. IN
deed! Why. pass. any day, along the side
walks of High street. where these aristocrat,
moro particularly dwell-the~e aristocrats
whose sons are now in the hands Of guerilla,
and cut-throats who prowl, and rob, aud
murder around our city-pass by their dwell
ipc., | say. and YOU will see MS many mulat.
to as negro children. the former bearing an
unmistakablc resemblance To their aristocrat'
ic owners
Colored men Of Tennessee This, too,
shall cease! Your wives and daughters shall
no longer DO dragged into u concubinage com.
pared to which polygamy is virtue, to sat
isfy the brutal lusts OF Shareholders and over.
seers! Henceiorth the sanction of Gods ho-
ly law Of marriage shall he respected in your
persons, and the grea, State Of Tennessee
shall no moro give her sanction to your de-
rradation and your chanel"
"Thank God thank Cod" came from
tho lips Of thousand women, who in their
own persons had experienced the hellish In.
iouity of the mansellcr's code. "Thank
God (" fcrvcntly echoed the fathers, hus'
hands. and brothers OF these women.
.And if the law protects You in the pos
session of YOUR wives aud children, IL the law
shields those whom you hold dear from the
unlawful grasp Of lust, will you ondeavor tc
ia true TO Yourselves, and shun. as It were
death itself. the path OF lcwdnss, crime and
yice?" "
ave will We will y cried tho assembled
thousands; and joining in a sublime md
fearful enthusiasm, another mighty shout
went up to heaven.
"Looking ut this vast crowd OF colored
people." continued tho Governor, "and 70
ilectine through what storm OF persecution
and obloquy they are compelled 81 pas, AN
slmo~t induced TO with that. a. Ia the days
Of old, a Moscu might arios, who should lead
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them safely to their promised land Of free.
dom and happiness.

them safely to their promised land OF free
dom and happiness.
"You are our Moses shouted several
voices. and the exclamation was caught up
and cheered until the capitol rung again.
"God," continued the speaker, "no doubt
has prepared somewhere an instrument Tor
tho grea, work he designs to perform in be-
halt OF this outraged people; and in due
time your leader will come forth; your Mo-
ses will be revealed to YOU"
awe want no Moses but you F" again
shouted the crowd.
"Well, them" replied the speaker, "hnm
bic and unworthy as am, ii no other better
shall be found, I will indeed be your Moses
and lead you through the Red Sea OF wal
and bondage h fairer future of liberty and
peace. speak now as one who feels The
world his country, and oil who love equal
rights his friends. speak. too, as citizen
of Tennessee. am here on my own soil
and here mean to stay and fight this great
battle of truth and justice to u triumphant
end. Rebellion and slavery shall, by Gods
good help, no longer pollute our State. 10y.
al men, whether white OF black, shall alone
control her destinies and when this strife
In which we are oil engaged Is past. trust,
I know, we shall have better state oil
things, and shall all rejoice that honest la.
Dor reaps the fruit Of les own industry, and
that every man has fair chance in the race
Of life."
1t is impossible to describe the enthusiasm
which followed these words. joy beamed
in every countenance. Tears and laush ter
followed each other in quick succession. The
great throng moved and swayed back and
forth in the intensity of emotion; and shout
after shout rent the mir.
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Tho Trial of tho verm, ont Raiders.

MONTREAL, Nov. IA.
The case for the prosecution against the
st. Adams Vt. raiders closed yesterday when
it was decided to take tho voluntary state
ments of the prisoners.
Young made u statement and s,id he was
commissioned officer in tho confederate ser.
vice. The expedition was not projected in
Canada The object OF 1t was to retaliate
for acts committed by Grant. Sheridan and
Others. not in accordance with civilized war
fare. Young then handed in his commission
from Seldom Secretary Of War of the Con
federate States. II, then said h" wanted to
communicate with his government at Rich.
mond to obtain important testimony and
could not be ready for u full defence for 81
days. The other prisoners are making state
ments to-day.
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rrhe Portland Argus says tina. Mcclel

RThe Portland Argus says that McClel-
Ian resigned because, il elected, histimc would
necessarily have been required to prepare for
naugurating a new policy; while If he
should not be elected tho decision would be
against his policy, and he couldn't fight un-
less on his own plan. We confess we cannot
SEQ how such m excuse rs the Argus frames
for its defunct candidate, excuses him for
bleeding the country Of $500 a month when
he could not possibly return nm equivalent
therefor (; for, II no know anything. he knew
that the Government would no more intrust
him with command, than they would rc.in.
state the traitor Twiggs. were the old villain
breathing "the upper air." It's time, how
ever, to cease discussing dead men.
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GEx. sHrnNIN's Nrw MovENESr.-The Phil
adelphia Bulletin has the following, dated Rome.

GEx. sHrnNIN's Nrw MovENESr.-The Phil
adelphia Bulletin has the following, dated Rome.
Ga, Nov. 4:
"Hood has made safe retreat from Georgia,
crossed the Tennessee ut Gunther's Landing,
and when last heard from Was in Southern Ala.
hama, threatening the railway communications
of Sherman This army Is now quiet, and the
men are being paid of preliminary to grand
movement In n direction least 10 be expected.
IL would be improper TO state our destination,
but this much may say, that II will not be
retrograde movement. Hood may raid on the
Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad to his
hearts content. II Is now Sherman's desire
that he should do 50, AS we haycan abundance OF
supplies, and the route we will travels rich sub
sisience for man and beast, and Sherman will no
doubt quarter largely upon the country. One
wing u the army will keep HOOD employed
where he now is, while with the other sherman
will execute the movement contemplated.
We cut loose 10 morrow, cvacuating TINS
place and Atlanta, and turn our backs upon
homo and friends. expecting that six or eight
weeks will elapse Gro We will DO able TO hear
from the NORTH i
A letter from Gen. Sherman to the President
Of the Western Sanitary Commission. perhaps
affords clue to his destination. Acknowledge
Ing the receipt OF certain articles for the Union
prisoners at Andersonville, he remarks: "Imay
haze 10 90 In person TO dsiirsr these articles to
the prisonsrs" H1n 1o|
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NOBLE Conquer or Slaves "A Nashville let
ter .o the Chicago Tribune says four officers Of
loyal Tennessee regiments have arrived there
from Andersonville, Georgia. where they had
been imprisoned. When three miles out, they
ss,reted themselves In some bushes for q nap.
when they were suddenly aroused by an old ne.
gro. with basket Ut roasted sweet potatoes,
and some corn bread. On asking him how he
knew they were there, he remarked that the ne.
prisoners, To aid them and that he had seen
them enter the bushes. lie cujoined them to
trust no white man. bnt TO remember every ne
gro was their friend. They followed thisadvice
and we're abundantly supplied by negroes.
wherever they went; and could II have been
Zone. they might have brought In thousands OF
able bodied recruits to the Union army.
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Tho Capture of Plymouth and Destruction
of the Albsmarle.
NEW York, Nov. Ia.

NEW York, Nov. Ia.
Commander Macomb's official report Of the
capture of Plymouth ly our naval forces
shows the taking of the town to DO u hand
SONS affair. Twenty two cannon, many
small arms, and large amount of ammun-
ton, besides some prisoners, were captured.
The official inspection of tho ram Albsmarle
SHOVE her machinery to be completely sub.
merged, and the entire top easement blown
of. She lies on tho bottom Of theriver. One
of her two guns was still above water Her
commanders report to the Rebel Secretary OF
the NAVY shows great CONSERVATION among
the chiyalry of Plymouth ut her blowing up.
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Az APPEAL TO TIE PAraIoric AND BESEvo-
LENT People or MAiyE.--AppIications have
been made for potatoes, apples and vegetables,
by our Maine Agents ct Washington and
Pensacola for our brave soldiers in hospitals
at those points.
1t is proposed to raise two thousand BUSH
els OF potatoes and vegetables and forward
thosaine To our soldiers ut the points named.
viii our loyal people respond to this appeal.
All barrels should DO marked in my ad.
dress. Barrels should be properly coopercd.
Transportation will DO furnished free over all
Of our railroads in tho State.
tf GRo. Il. DAVIS,
State Agent Tor Maine.
Portland, Nov. 3, 1864.
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TnE Nvxr CoxoREss.- The Republicans gain.
ell fifteen members OF Congress at the recent
elections, which will give 10 the next house
about 1874 Republicans and - Democrats. Con-
necticut and New Hampshire vote next spring.
and will probably add six to the Republican
and one 10 the Democratic column. making .
total Of i40 Republicans and ~ Democrats.
Two. thirds of the next House will be i23. or
seventeen less than the probable Union strength
thus giving that party the power to legally
abolish slavery In the United Statcs. 81.
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r. The Boston Herald adrerti,.s for sal,

e The Boston Herald advertises for sals
the stock and fixtures Of bankrupt concern,
heretofore doing business under the firm Of
Mcclellan, Vallandiebam. Wood. Davis & Go.
The firm was organized In Chicago. In August
last, did business on q discredited capital fors
few mouths, and has now gone Into hopeless
bankruptcy. The stock Is badly damaged aud
will be sold without reserve Il consists largely
Of pictures Of Little Mao. mostly fancy sketoh-
es such rs "Aisc' on the battle field, MAO"
In the midst Of flying shot and she'll 30.
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Grant Congratulates tho President on his
Double Victory.

CRY PoNr, Thursday, Nov. l0-lO:3O p m.
Hon Ed,uin NJ. Stanton, Sec'y of War :
Enough now seems to he known to say who
is to hold tho reins Of Government for the
next four years.
Congratulate the President for me for tho
double victory.
The election having passed of quietly, no
bloodshed or riot throughout the land, is a
victory moro to the country than battle
won.
Rebellion ana Europe will construe 1t So.
U. S. GRANT, Lieutenant General.
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New Publications.

Tho December number Of the Lady's
Friend Is out, and it Is the handsomest We,
issued. TIL plates are splendid and the lii.
crary contents excellent. A new volume
commences with the next number. Price
$500: two copies for $500; nine copies for
GIG; twenty-one copies for S35. Address
Deacon & Peterson, 3l9 Walnut street, Phil
,delphia.
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Jas an complication" writes Mr.. Con.
way to The Commonwealth "of the ignorance
with regard to America which ono sometimes
Gnds, even in tho best society In England.
lot me mention that Professor Rogers, Of
Boston, was the other day asked by lady,
at dinner party (whsre was prcseut,)
whether the English language was to any
great extent spoken in tho United Staten.
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An Immense Fleet at Fortress Monroe.
NRw York, Nov. /.

NEw York, Nov. ii.
The Commercials Washington dispatch
SAYS Assistant Secretary Fox with other oili'
cials have gone to Fortress Monroe to view
the immense feet assembled there under CON-
mand Of Admiral Porter. 1t is by far the
largest armada ever collected for single cx-
petition since the war began. Every vessel
Is completely prepared with full compile
ment Of men and guns. How soon the feet
sails is known only to tho Admiral.
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Harpor's Magazine. Tor December. il re.
ceived from Mfssrs. A Williams, & Co Bos
ton, commences the Both volume OF this pop
ul,r and attractive publication. We regard
this. rs on the whole, the best family maga-
zine published, combining amusement with
instruction. The tales and sketches are al.
ways good; the historical articles instruc-
tive, and written in an attractive style
while the miscelania !. always sparkling.
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GopEY's LADY's BOOK. December 1854 -
Tho cngravngs of this number are peculiar.
ly fine That entitled "The Return" Is n
volume of itself. Eagerly they NIL look for
the return of the absent soldier. The Plate
OF Fashions is elegant, and the reading gen.
erally Of high moral tone.
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We take pleasure In calling the attention OF
Salt Rheum Ointment. Mr.. Kennedy prrpa-
rstious have hem 70 ioag bsSore tho public and
srs 70 rsnsrslIy used that little need b Md In
their favor. The Salt Rheum 0intment ID par
ticuisrlv family ointment. Il ID designed 70
Give Instant relief In ell burns. scalds and cuts,
And asa cooling and soitening application b
believed 70 be without al equal. Ask for Ken.
pesly's Salt Rheum Ointment. and one trial
viii prove The truth ofour words. u 80
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su,,,.s,, Nrw Movrxrs I'VE shall o.

pee. soon to hear startling report from
Sherman as Il Is now quite evident that no
has left Atlanta with his whole army.
Hoods army 10 300 miles In his rear and can
not ovcrtake him. Whether no 70 making
FOX Mobile. Savannah or Charlestown 10 IL mat
ter OF only conjecture: bot we believe
great blow will DO struck somewhere 10 tho
heart Of the Gulf States.
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Admiral Porter has transmitted TO the Navy
Department the official report OF the capture OF
Plymouth, n. G. lie says: "rhs was q very
rallan, affair, and reflects great credit on tho
commander Of theexpeiition and all concerned.
Il Il q handsome finishing stroke amer the blow
inc nm of the ram. The fruits OF the capture
are % cannon. 81 prisoners, 200 stand Of arms,
and more being picked up daily. The Gags OF
the fort anu of the Albemarle. and largo
smcun, Of ammunition wsrc also taken
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Arthur's Home Magazine for December il
u desirable number. This sterling Magazine
commences another volume with larger cir
culation than it has ever attained, and the
publishers announce that in 1865 II will be
enlarged. Now Is q good timo to subscribe.
Terms $3.50 u year.
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CUpJo's CAvE.-A nice littlo game for the
young folks. Us we'll as children Of larger
growth, with this title, has been received
from A. Williams A Co.. Boston.
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Cav. Drror NEAR cIrY Polxr. vA.l

Mn. Error THE following figures will show
how the soldiers think and vote around City
Point. Nearly all the Mcclellan men were new
recruits, bounty jumpers and foreigners. (:
Lincoln. yMcCIsIIdn.
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GENERAL MTE1adeEM@.
GENERAL SUMMARY.

III, rc.s,a,ei that Gen. Mcclellan has re,
.;cncJ. and his resignation has been received
nj the War Department. Gen. Fremont resigned
a, 90, soon as he was nominated; Gen. Mcclellan