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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-09-29

pahbde aO'M Our FEDERAL republican system Of goa.
ernment
Inc policy OF conquest and subjugation on which
the Administration has entered must, if prosecut-
ed TO Its logical conclusions, be either successful
OF unsuccessful. If unsuccessful we lose the
Union. If successful, we lose our Government,
| feSeiVing In its stead an empire and despotism,
noidihg disaifected States in involuntary bondage
Dy the power Of the sword, and no longer in yolun-
'ary union by the consent of the people. Such is
the alternative which, under the prevailing policy Of
tne government represented no less by the nature Of
me case than it is acknowledged to exist by the Ad-
minlstration. There is restorative power in war
to heal the decorations it has produced in the body
polite The statesman must follow in the de-
sroying path of the warrior if we are to pscifcste
and reconcile the people whose armies we subdue.
What then, shall be said Of policy which, so far
from seeking to heal the wounds of war; only pours
into them the oil Of vitriol to keep keen and last
ing the sense Of inferiority resulting from subju-
CATION? 1t is in the measures of confiscation and
vengeance which Congress and the Executive have
denounced against the South that we see the secret
of that Southern unity which has converted the
Seeded States into thoroughly disafected and
insurrectionary members of the Government"
And these ill-timed and iDjudicious measures, in
making the subjugation of these States civil ne
cessiy, have at the time made it greatly more
difficult in military point of view, as, after sub.
jugation shall have become an accomplished fact,
they leave no basis on which to reconstruct the
Union in its symmetry, and no inspiration by
which to reanimate the lifeless members Of the
State. This basis and this inspiration must be
sought in wise measures Of political Cancellation
and constitutional justice, which, going in the wake
of our armies, shall consolidate the victories of war
by the victories, no less renowned, of peace
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-09-29
MILITARY TRIAL,

Mr.. Harrison H. Dodd, lately arrested in Indiana for al
legged dsoJay and conspiracy sganst the Government of
the United Sstes-ha being, it 10 said the chief ooer Of
secret order known as the Sons Of Liberty,wa, ar
ragned before military commission at Indianspoi. on
Thursday last His counsel protested against the iur;a
deon OF the court on the ground that he was not In the
mar OF naval service Of the United States The court
receiving his protest adjourned until ten ocoos 49,.
next morning when the Judge Advocates answer to tbs
protest was 10 be presented. 4. mn '~l :, '" 'A'
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-09-29

The bears unusually plenty In Minnesota this season
Ten have been killed the immediate vicinity Of St. Cloud
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18
Sheep.

The Franklin Patriot says $1,000 was
receu .lv paid for buck. lie was
,r,c, sed in Woodstock, VI. and has been
brought into Franklin County.
We noticed that on. jos, IN y =" 'S,i'
in his report of the Internat.enal '''"'
tural Exhibition at Hamburg. says;
some two thousand sheep were exhib-
tied, comprising nearly all Of the best
breeds in Europe. 1t is believed to have
been the largest show OF fine wooded sheep
in modern times. The great nurseries OF
merinoes Of Prussia, saxony and Si!e-
sia. were fslly represented and the exhibi
ton was the more interesting from the fact
tha, nearly all Of the continental breeds
were present, some Of them extensively,
embracing also the beet stocks from Eng
land, I. affords me great pleasure TO state
that George Campbell Of Westminster,
Vermont, was most successful in compet-
ing for the premiums on merinoes. He
had three hundred and .fflq competitors, yet
he had awarded to him two first-class pre-
miums and one second-class premium
His success was most gratifying, and the
the more so, from the fact that the COM
mittee awarding TO Mr.. Campbell this well
deserved triumph, were unanimous in their
opinion, and each member composing the
committee represented different nationali-
ties. Mr.. Campbell sold his sheep on the
ground to Count Sherr Thoss, Of Silesia,
for 5000"
There were twelve of these sheep we be-
lieve. This is success truly remarkable,
and is in department that people gener-
ally suppose that we are far behind tho
old counties.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18
I E II S & C.

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1t i, bad sign for Gen. MeCIsllaa that
The Bangor municipal election WAS a sns
sided aG-if- The opposition did oct contest the
election. Mayor Dale w4s reelected.
o,,a.;,-s. ''-'''' '''A''s
Hen. La AN Chapman Land 4gen, Of iii,
r. ''D''' "'sa''A' 9"
- Tie lee !efi ruion river .Omstig. .i.e..
The Bay continues frozen over vet. good
= :. - ''1''' VICAR '4''
- siAoy of cur sea captains rho hare vessels
IA Massachusetts,, have slA+tvd far them ~ snssr
ga tie Spring business
's'u'a 'AAhs' to Hon T. 4. Pike for .
pi's''0Fy i'F the past
y 'He l'e'sa' congress.
We understand tia, amer hard .,,x,,
CHE Dutch have ,,tsnpou ~
effort. b.. ,nec,.s.l :, -. y ",N
oGcer, and in doi,. NfrO''''OA 'S"-
sALLou's NosTuLr for April /, thu, early On
on cur table. ana has il. usual varied and .,,,.o,
tive amour. OF reading ae. Prize, 81 yer year.
or 20 ee1t. single numbers.
"''A' Du'isf lAs maze an Impression Oh
John LuIs heAs' 4as London Spectator thinks
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18

fTNo President before s,,r. Lineclu
ever engaged in so mean and contemplate
business. Two thirds Of the Democratic
papers in the Free States in 80 and go
supported Judge Douglas in preference to
Buchanan, Yet Old Buck never so demean-
cd his own character ON the position he
occupied as, even, to attempt in any way
to control those papers. Such work is left
To Abraham Lincoln !-.Nachias Union.
This is rich, decidedly. If Old Buck''
had been reelected he would have made
the Douglas papers and politicians walk
the plank. The Uaion knows this, for
while it advocated Douglas election feebly,
the editor took the preeaution to vote for
" old Buck This was looking one way
and rowing another
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18
As evidence of the Gro,

As evidence of the growing pros
perity and popularity Of Hilton Head we
have bu; to call attention 10 the eircum-
stances Of 4 marriage which occurred st
the residence of the brides father on Mon
cav night last. The parties TO the mat
rirnonial contract were Theodore j. Nun
cesscr of the y. Y. V. Engineers and Miss
Mary T. Shekeil. of St. Augustine. F'la.
The officiating clergyman was Rev. A. +.
johnson Of lie Christian Commission
The house is located within the precincts
Of the lumber yard, and the apartments
thrown open for the use of the guests on
the night Of the ceremony, were hand
somelv decorated with shrubbery and flow
er.. The bride wore an attractive and
delicate coiFtvr composed OF orange flow
ers and blossoms. and appeared in dress
every way conforming to hymenial die
tates of neatness and beauty. \ large
number of invited guests We're present
among whom we're several officers of high
renk. In the course of the evening the
narty were asked to partahe ofa handsome
rer.ast cor, listing eta large variety of deli
cafe yia.,ds ans. fruits. The above We be
lieve is the i.rst irstance Of marriage of
white people on l.. isla2d since our troop.
took possession.-.ye,s' Sos,i.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18
The Preparation.

The preparation for the Spring cam
paign is being completed, and on grand
scale. 1t will be seen by reference to the
recent order of the President, that Gener-
al Grant has been assigned to the command
of all the armies of the United SteteS,-
This will he hailed with satisfaction every
where,except in the Southern Confedcracy,
for the General is rightly considered one
of the most successful and competent
commanders. Congress by its recent ac-
,ion comforting upon him the title of Lieu
tenant General, acted in unison with the
most intelligent public sentiment of the
day. 1t is fearful responsibility. and the
Que on whom it has fallen needs to have
the united and constant sympathy of
Union men everywhere. And while carp
ing critics in the interest of the rebellion,
or working for the advancement of the
Seynoar-W God party. will deg his every
step. and c-itic;sc all his &C ions. adverse
II. the loyal mea must rally around him
and the administration TO sustain and de-
ftnd them.
b. the same order which rclje=es Hal
lcck and assigns the command to Grant,
we also learn OF other important changes.
General sherman has the command of the
military division OF the Mississippi assignee!
to him. This embraces the departments
of the Ohio, the Cumberland. the Tonnes
See. and Arkansas.
General Mcpherson IS assigned to the
command If the department and the army
OF the Tennessee.
General Hallecl IS assigned to dn,y in
Washington, as Chief OF staff oi the
army. under the direction Of the Secretary
Of War and General Grant.
These changes, i; will be seen are I'M
portant cnes, and the necessary result OF a
change of head commander, From this
first action, looking to an carly Spring
campaign, and systematic and thorough
ly stadied. and comprehensive plan, we
may hope for important results. General
Grants mind will he the leading one. and
his plan Will be the one adopted. [ pom
him rests The responsibility of future opera
tons. Who would wish to be- placed in
his situation Who needs more than he.
the earnest sympathy Of the country, and
a generous. trusting, .earty cooperation
of the loyal men of the nation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18
Town Meetings.

TREMoST.-The annual town meeting
Of fremont took place last week and
lasted two days. The democrats, so
called of this town, arc for the most
coppcry hue. Fernando Wood and
Nallandigham are the chiefs which
they worship. But we are pleased to record
the fact of their defeat by an increased
vote. They bore their discontinue, how
ever with an i'll grace, and did all they
could to prevent the meeting doing its
business. The meeting was organized the
first day and the selcctmcp elected. The
second the business was completed.
The following is the list of officers
chosen, all good strong Union men =
Modcrator--II.H II. Clark, by 80 majority
Clerk-Wm. n. Abbott. by 81 majority.
lst Selectmen-Scih Clark by 81 MAORI
tr. VIM. y. Abbott I'd, do, by IS, Benz.
Sawyer do, 80.
Treasurer-Eben Fcrnald 80 majority.
Mr.. DESERT elected Union town officers
at their annual meeting. We do not learn
their names, but understand the cid board
were reelected.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18

4 REBELS REASONS For DESERVING
The Chattanooga GG>ef'e saws rebel
desertcr lately gave the following reasons
for forsakinr jeff Davis Confederaey :
nave been in the rebel army for near
II three Years. and when first entered
the army the Confcderacy was composed
of fifteen Statcs, or at least was induced
10 believe So.
Well, at the end of the first years war
we could claim bat thirteen States at the
end Of the second years war but nine ;
and now we can't claim single whole
State, and we can only claim parts Of six
States-Alabama Florida, Georgia, South
Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia.
Thus we have lost more than two thirda
of the original Canfcderacy,
This is not the sum fatal of our loss
either for we have lost equally as heavily
in men. money and credit, as we have in
territory.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18

The WRECKED STEANER.-The Bohc-
mian is y complete wreck. The heavy
storm Of Monday knocked her masts out,
broke up her deck, and split her asunder.
Her valuable cargo is scattered ,long
the shore, much OF it being picked up as
far off as Saco. Hundreds Of our citizens
have visited the scene of the wreck during
the week. and large number Of men have
been picking up boxes, bales silks, neck
ties. stockings. aud all sorts of goods
Notwithstanding men were sent 10 protect
the property quite a grab game has been
going on. Eight more bodic. came on
shore on Monday and Tuesday making 81
in all. Those who pick up the scattered
cargo should be content with the salvage.
AM return what they may have saved 10
a. proper Authorities, and thereby dis
charge heir Liabilities to the rigors of the
law.@Price Garrcst.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18

CIvu.1Axs Al HHroS h..sp.-Not'
wiihssanding an order was issued ro.~long
since informing the army aud the eiviliau.
who follow it, that i draft would he en-
forced according to the military regulations
laid down. it does not seem 10 have the ef
feet. as many anticipated. to influence the
civilians to leave the island. We have in
formation that the draft will be enforced
in due time. - ,keSe who cherish the hope
that it Is not intended to really be enforced
viii wake up some fine morning TO find
themselves deceived. We are happy 10
state tina; a number of persons Who came
into the Department with the ayowed pur-
pose of specializing at the expense of the
soldiers have suddenly abscnted themselves
Thanks to Provost Marshal General Hall
three or four notorious gamblers have been
apprehended and made to bear thci:
| deserts.-Nelc SOUL.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18

f he Ellsworth american Is Of the
opinion that the action of the Legislature
in nominating Mr.. Lincoln is rather pre-
mature Better look OFT Br. Sawver.your
advertising patronage &c. may become
mpcriEled ANYTHING but Lincoln ground
is as upon fiery pillows .-Uartias Union.
The Union labors hard this week To
llake its credulons readers. and perhaps a
few sh5key Union men, il there are any
such. believe that President Lincoln is
vindicti,c aud intensely bent on a re-nonl-
nation. No~ any sane person knows, if
he knows an thing of human character.
or has learned 70 Judge men by their ac
tons that the President is one OF the most
lenieI!t and tolerant men that has ever held
high public Office in this country. His
goodness Of heart. and generosity towards
those differing from him, are proverblal.-
He tolerated General Mcclellan vain
crotisnl. and nauseating asseverations of
high patriotism. until the country was
heartily tired of the spectacle. He peck
eted the Generals affront in assuming to
dictate his policy. and in charging on the
Secretary Of War. '';hat he had done his
best TO sacrifice the army of the Potomac
with not word of censure. President
I.ineoln's excessive liberation of political
foes. has nearly bordered en- imbecility.-
Many times his warmest friends, and those
who felt most keenly for the success of the
Union cause. have been staggered and
mortified, al the apparent, or real ind'tier
enee Of the President to the attacks of en-
mics vii sia the camp. He suffered hun
dre1. Of rebel s,-mpathizcrs, or rebel al
Ia. - remain II, office in the Federal
Capital for long months Gfter - ieotli'on
had ripened into a wide spread aud I. 'ei
war lie suffered his Generals to fgh. on
their own hook. h. cabinet ministers to
differ ON iMpor;an; and vital mattcrs,with-
out calling them to account, Through tie
first Two year Of the war never was
ruler more tolerant, and less inclined to
govern. But while feeling his way care
fully, tlmidly, and even weakly for the
fret years OF his rule, hi. heart was right
and his purpose to save the Republic was
forming and stiengthning. lie has lost
none of that genuine spirit of manly gen.
crosby which in common times so honors
the true man. while he has shown tie
world and the rebels that he takes no back
ward steps IL his efforts to save the Union.
Now for journal or a party to charge
such man with intolerance, is simply abb
surd. No man believes such story
We are no man worshipper, but we do ike
Mr.. Lincoln very much better than We did
year and half since. We believe the peo-
pie estimate him very much higher, and il
lie earrys on this wa. with spirit and in
creased vigor, and eonquers the rebels,
there is not men enough within the old
Union, even if the Southern rebels are al
lowed to vote with the Unions party,to de-
feat him from being the next President.
The loss of our advertising patronage
will not hurt us, or change our opinions.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18
The Preside" cy.
IMPORTANT LETTER TR0n MR.. C-.-Ash-
He DECLINES TO BE \ CANDIDATE.
NEW IORE. March 10Th.

IMPORTANT LETTER FRo,i MR.. c-'Ask-
He DECLINES TO BE 4 CANDIDATE.
New York, March lOth.
The Pos: publishes the following letter
of Mr.. Chase, declining to enter the Presi-
dental canvas
WAsuNGToX, March ), 1854.
Ny dear sir In reply TO friendly
letter from you, wrote you briefly not
long ago about the wishes expressed BY
many Of my friends, that nv name might
be favorably regarded by the people in
their next choice OF President, and closed
by saving that should our friends in Ohio
manifest a preference for another,
should accept their decision with the ready
acquiescenee due from one who has been
already trusted and honored by them be-
yond merit or expectation. The recent
action of the Union members of our Leg
isiature indicates such preference. 1t
becomes my duty, therefore, and | count
it more privilege than duty, to ask
thar no further consideration be given to
my name. 1t was never more important
than now that all our efforts and all our
energies should he devoted to the suppress
sion OF the rebellion, and to the rcstora-
ton of order and prosperity on the solid
foundation OF Union, freedom and impair
tial justice, and | earnestly urge all with
whom my eounsels have weight to allow
nothing TO divide them while this great
work-in comparison with which persons
and even parties are nothine-rcmaius I'M
accomplished.
Cordially your friend
:. L. CHASE"
Hon. James c. Hall, Senate Chamber
Cnlumhu. Nlin.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18

DEpUAN-Thc town Of Dedham at
their annual meeting l;th lust, elected
the following officers for the ensuing year
all true Union men,
Town Clerh-Benj p. Todd
Selectmen-Edwin b. Bates, Daniel 5.
Ellington, Daniel Brown.
Treas. and Col.-Jeln l.. Parker.
;. : Com.-Rey. James Wells. James
Blasdell, John L. Pearl.
Vote. were alse passed raising $500 for
the support of schools, $500 for the sup
port Of the poor and paving town charges,
$500 towards paving Indebtedness Of Tic
town, $1,000 to be expended on highways.
Yours. i. T. T.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18

a requisition has been made on
Capt Potter for boots for the eolored reci-
meet at Quincy, Ill.,; the sizes were so enor-
nous that they could not be rprocured at
Chicago and the captain had to telegraph
to Washington to know what was 10 he
done. He was ordered to have the reri-
mental feet measured and send the resnlt
10 Washington, 50 that the boots could be
constructed there tn sizes range from iO' ;
to 2Vs. This regiment will be apt 10 tram.
pie on the rights of the SOUTH
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18

New HAMPsHIRE.-The victory in New
Hampshire is even more complete and glo-
rious than first reported. In all but ten
towns Gov. Gilmore has CISCO majority
In the ten towns there was about 400 demo-
cratic majority last year.
The Senate stands 9 Union men to 3
democrats. -Four Union Councillors elected
and no democrat. No choice i'm one dis
trict.
The list of representatives stands 2oi
Union men ard l07 democrats. The towns
not received will probably return Union
men and Il democrats, making tie total
number elected 10 the House, 33l-2n9
Union men and l2l democrats :, majority
50.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18

Another cali for troops Ttes Hmirti
TAonsaad N.ye'-A drarf 10 b. Nude
on the I5tk Ddy Of April-AH yo!un-
tcers 10 be Credited en- he Qaofqs-G Gov
ernmsnt Bounfies Cess dpTd FIRST
Rebel Sail Forks Destroyed in Florida
Gen. Neci Dolc Ere s8gel.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Adiutant Generals Office,
rs Washington. March -, 1851.
General Orders. No. 100.
The following is an order Ivy the Presi-
S3ent of the United States
Executive MANSION,
Washington, March !, ls64.
In order to supply the force required tC
be drafted for the navy. and to provide AT
adequate reserve force for contingencies Ii
addition 10 the 500, 900 men called fol
Feb, |. 1854, the call is hereby made anc
araf. ordered for 280, 900 men, for the mill
tarv service of the army, nary and marine
eorps Of the L. :. The proportional quo
tss for the different wards. townships
towns, precincts, or election districts, OF
counties will be made known through the
Provost Marshal Generals Bureau, and
account will be taken of the credits and
Deficiencies of former quotas.
The 18th day of April. 50 his designat-
ed as the time up to which the namber'
reouired from s,tch ward Of city, town
sc, may lie raise by volun
tary enlistment, and drafts will be made II
each ward Of city, town, &c, whiei
shan not have filed the faota assigned tf
- within the time designated. for the NUN
her required 70 FIJI said quotas. The dFal
xr;u he commenced :s soon Alter ile lou
II April a. pfsefie;,bie. al.
The government bounties as now rai'
continue until April J. 1854, ar which iim'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-03-18

Ey-Itis thought the Italian Frigate
Galanturomo has been lost with all on
board, some four hundred persons. She
was seen on the 9TH inst, in lat. 1910 Ion.
1870 with main top mast gone and colors
at mast head, by the ship Star Of the
West. The Star of the West hove to and
Law by the frigate until. she was lost to
view, and could get no answer when she
fired rockets. The frirate was reported as
being in sinking condition.