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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-12-30
WAR DEPARTMENT. :.

Washington, Dec. 2o-of. NJ.
To Mai. Gen. DIR dispatch has been
received by the President this evening from
Gen. Sherman. II Is dated ut Savannah, thurs.
day the 22d inst, and announces his occupation .
of the city OF Savannah, and the capture OF ln
hsayv cun. nlenty of ammunition, and about
25 ooo bales OF cotton. No other particulars
are given. p. ., "a,
Gran, lated on the 22l, att O'Clock T. NJ,
states that the city Of Savannah was occupied
bv Gen, Sherman on the morning OF the Zlst,
and that on the preceding afternoon and night
Ua,dee escaped with the main body OF MS IN
f,n,ry and light artillery, blowing up the ron
clals and navy yard. He enumerates as cap.
tured 500 prisoners, $50 guns, Is locomotives
In good order, 100 cars, a large supply OF am .
munition and material OF war; three steamers
and 80, 900 hales ofcotton.
No mention Is made Of the present position OF
Hardee's forces which had been estimated AZ
about $4,000. , a..
Foster are rs follows - =, ,oe.
To His Ercelisncy President Lincoln: l
beg 10 presen, yon as n Christmas Gift the city
of Savannah with $50 heavy guns, plenty OF
ammunition, and also about % 900 bales OF cot
ton. ,r u ,.
w. u.
Major General.
Si,amsr COLLEEN Gate, Savannah Rirer, 2
p W Dec. 22i-To Lieut.. Gen. u. 8.
Grant and Maj. Gen. II. W. HaHeek:
have the honor to report that have just re
turned from Gen. Sherman's headquarter IN
I send Maj. Grey of my stan as
bearer of dispatches from Gen. Sherman to you,
also message to the President. The city OF
Savannah was occupied morning OF the 2lst'
Gen. Hardee anticipating the contemplated as
sault escaped with the main body or his iniah,
try and light artillery on the afternoon anu
night of the Goth, by crossing the river TO the
Union causeway opposite the cry Inc re ard
iron clads were blown up and the navy yar1
burned. All the rest Of the city is intact anu
contains 20, 900 citizens. quiet and weil.uis'
posed. ,,o .
l3 locomotives IN good order, 100 cars, u large
supply of ammunition and material OF war;
three steamers and 80, 900 bales or cotton safe
Iy stored IN warehouses. All these valuable
fruits of an almost bloodess victory, have been
like Atlanta, fairly won
open communication with my steamers TO-
day, taking up what torpedoes we could see,
and passing safely over others. Arrangements
are made to clear the channel OF all oostruc-
''"'' fs;rned, JIG. Foster,
Major General.
The Richmond papers Of yesterday state that
on the 23d. twenty-six vessels of the Whining
ton expedition had resppeared. The dispatch
OF Gen. Bragg as published in the Richmond
papers Is rs follows:
Vilmington. Dec. 22-Twcnty six vessels
of the federal feet reappearcd this morning..
There has been no change since my last dis
patch.
This is the latest intelligence received from
that expedition.
(Sipned) EDWIN NJ. STANTON.
Secretary Of War.
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y The Washington correspondent OF the
Boston Advertiser gives very pleasant de-
scription Of the Inauguration CT Chief Justice
Chase, from which we take the following eI-
tract:
The ceremony was impressive in that Mr..
Chase swore himself into Office realing the
oath in solemn. forceful, nervous and impress
sive manner; and then raising aloft his right
hand and concluding. $50 help me Coo" In
the clause Equal aud exact Justice to the poor
rs well rs to the rich, "he gave involuntary EN-
phasis to the word "poor.' which sent quick
pulse Of gIadness through the hearts OF many
who stood before him. and touched his voice
with richer information. II was ms though he
had directly said he knew what oil the people
expected of him-that he should especially re-
member the poor and humble and those Of low
degree; and in his nervous emphasis there was
assurance Of the future.
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MXINE.

SECRETARY FEssESpxs.-Ths Editor Of the
Boston Herald. on visitto Warrington. writes
among other things to his paper. Of Secretary
Fessenden. rs follows
'sThe leading man In the Cabinet to-day 10
the Hon. Secretary OF the !reasury, miinam
the country and OF Congfsss. He ID able, hon:
eat and determined. he will not 30 turned
aside from his purpose by the clamors OF wall
street or the financial writers In the New York
papers. He 10 busy at work to reorgsnise the
Treasury Department 90 % to stop oil leaks Oh
the Custom Houses In the principal cities
throughout the country. He will pursue such
a policy as will bring the gold spectators down
from their stills, and thereby reduce the price
OF produce and clothing which the army and
the people need"
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SPEECH OF FoorE.-When the currency bill
came up in the rebel Senate, recently, Henry
s. Foote Of Tenn. withdrew from that body
after making frank statement OF the condi'
ton Of the rebellion. The story looks not
altogether probable, but we give 1t tor what
1t is is worth. He is reported to have said I;
Sir, besecch the honorable gentlemen on
this last occasion on which | shall have tne
honor Of addressing this House. to look upon
the present condition Of the country before
they resolve 10 withhold their support for this
measure. Sir, we are upon the verge OF rum
Congress Is rapidly abandoning all It's impo,-
tant powers and building up an irresistible NIL
itary despotisu, the like of which has never
been seen before on this earth. The policy OF
the present House seems to be to crush out dis-
satisfaction BY armed insolence alone, IN imita.
ton of that thorough policy introduced and en-.
forced in England by the celebrated Earl OF
Stafford. the enforcement OF which brough,
Charles the First to the block, after Stafford
had lost his wnhead, Ten days hence freedom
Of deliberation will have been eifsctuelly ex-
tinguished in this body by means which may
not specify. The displacement Of the gallant
johnson from the Army OF Tennessee, and the
transfer Of that army to the neighborhood of
Nashville, have opened all Southern Georsia,
South Carolina and Alabama to the army OF
Sherman. Fort McAllster has fallen; Sayan.
nah is about TO fall; the fall Ut Charleston Is
deferred only tor few days; Hoods army has
already met with great disaster OF transhn'
and, in my judgement, is fatally COMPROMISED;
Presidential interferences Is the cause OF all
these dire mischiefs, as II was OF the battle OF
Murfreesboro. and the still more disastrous one
nj Missionary Ridge. Should Hoods army be
DESTROYED, which is very probable, and Sher
man come round to their vicinity In ships,
which do not doubt he intends, what will be
the fate Of Richmond.
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The Slavery Question to DO Abandoned.

The opposition papers are evidently aware
that the Democratic party has "gone up,
and are casting about to find some new spot
upon which to alight and make a stand. The
slavery question is settled as far as party ac-
ton can settle il, and We rejoice that it can
not longer remain as an issue TO divide our
people; and vet its influence is not 50 easily
eradicated. 1t is astrido the neck OF the
Democratic party; it has ruined some oil
their greatest men; its cursed wiiharins IT.
auence, like poisoned vapor, affects the
whole body polite. And not one man oil
that party ought to, or will, be trusted by
the people, until he has brought forth fruits
meet for repentance. Yet we have no OBJ
lection to that party's trying to change. the
issue formerly separating US; there is need
OF all the talent the country can produce.
But in seeking for those issues let that party
we'll remember that the good Of the nation
must not only be consulted, but be the chief
aim Of any body or set of men, which seeks
success OF the people with reasonable hope Of
winning. The country has not sacrificed and
suffered to quickly and lightly trust this one
or that one who comes before the people as n
candidate for their suifrages.
The New York World in urging its party
to cut loose from dead issues, and devote it.
self to Finance. thus discourses:
Before another Presidential Election the Alb
clifton question, for example, piH probably De
in such a state that past IDEAS tciH not apply. !
As the problem advances .ordrd IT'S prsfeier- |
ptn,i collation., we shall see public opinion |
more and more disposed to dequieses ia The
manifest tendency Qfsrents. Before the expl- |
ration OF its new lease OF power the Republican
party viii have secured constitutional amend |
ment for the entire sxtirpat'on OF Slavery IN the
United States. 1.-THE South should, meanwhile, |
gain its Independence. Slavery can be no lon
ger question OF federal politics; but II we dis
arm Southern resistance, the snti-Slayery
amendment will have done its work before the
Democratic party can be il power, Way
should the party bind itssifio dead corpse
Unless the Democratic party Is blind enough
10 run the hazard Of disintegration, IL must
distinguish between questions virtually settled
and questions that still remain open The
number who oppose the Abolition OF slavery
(now a minority us not likely to grov larger,
out 10 orop less. with the progress OF time.
Individual Democrats will think what they
please but the subject must be dismissed
from the range OF topics on which The party Is
expected TO have distinctive views. There Is no
conceivable position on the Slavery question
on rhieh the Democratic party can plant IT.
self aad become mDorify.
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Eweek before last the Bangor Jedersoni-
an published table showing that the portion
east of the Kennebec had been represented in
the Senate very dsproportionate in regard to
population whereupon the Portland Press
of Friday morning said in reply;
But, really. this is matter OF very small
consideration, and totally unworthy the inn
portance which our Bangor friend seems dis
posed 20 give to it. The question There our
Senators reside is of infinitely less importance
than the question cho and rhat they be, OF
what principles they are the opponents. and
whether they will honor the State. and up
hold its dignity in the national assembly.
Since then the Press in two different arti-
cles claims that Mr.. Fessenden should be
elected, because he was Wing. and that Mr.
Hamlln should be defeated, because, in the
present State government, more officers are
taken from the eastern than the western por.
ton OF the State!
But, really, this is matter OF very small
consideration, and totally unworthy the i'm
portance which our Portland friend seems
disposed to give to it, &c.
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Proclamation by the President.
The Gall for 500. 900 Men.
A DnArr ORDERED Fen. IS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 90.
Whereas, BY the act approved July 4th, 1854,
entitled an act further to regulate and provide
for the enrolling and calling out Of the nation
nj forces, and for other purposes, IL III provld-
ed that the President of the United States may
ut his discretion ut any time hereafter, call for
any number Of men as volunteers, for the res
pective terms Of one, two or three years, for
military service. and that In case the quota, or
any part thereof, Of any town, township, ward
OF city, precinct, or clectiondistrlct. or OF
county not so subdivided. shall not be filled
within the space Of fifty days after such call,
then the President shall Immediately order q
draft for one year to fill such quota, or any
part thereof which may be untitled, and,
Whereas, by the credits allowed In Accord
ance with the act Of Congress on the call for
500, 900 men, made July 18th, 1864, the number
of men to be obtained under that call was re-
duced to $50 900, and,
Whereas, the Operations OF the enemy In GER
tain States have rendered 1t impracticable to
procure from them their full quotas OF troops
under the said call, and.
Whereas, from the foregoing causes but $50,
900 men have been put into the army, navy
and marine corps under the said call Of July
18th. 1864, leaving deficiency on that call OF
$50. 900, now,
Therefore. I, Abraham Lincoln, President Of
the United States of America, in order to- sup
ply the aforesaid deficiency, and to provide for
casualties in the military and naval service OF
the United States, do issue this my call for 300,
900 volunteers to serve for one, two, or three
years.
The quotas Of the States, districts and sub
districts under this call will be assigned by tho
War Department through the Bureau OF the
Provost Marshal General of the United States.
and In case the quota, or any part thereof, OF
any town, township, ward of city, precinct,
or election district, or of a county not 80 sub
divided, shall not be filed before the 10Th day
of February, 1865, then draft shall be made
to fill such quota, or any part thereof, on said.
18th day of February. 1862.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United States
to be affixed.
Done ut the City of Washington, this 10th day
of December, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty-four, aud
of the Independence of the United States OF
America the eighty-ninth.
(Signed) ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY the President.
w. II. SEWARD, Secretary Of State.
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Another Victory over Hood.
Fifteen Guns aud 1913 Prisoners Captured
Hood unable to cross the Tennessee.

NEW YORK. Dec. %.
The Times has dispatch dated near Column
bia, Tenn, Dec. %, announcing another veto.
~ over Hood. Gen. Ilatch's division captured
Is guns, 40 wagons, 10 ambulances, 73S pris.
oners aud three division battle flags. His loss
was 400. Hoods pontoon equipage was cap
tured. Hoods cavalry abandoned most of their
wagons and trains.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. "a: The river is 20
feet high and stationary. 1t Is reported that
Hood cannot cross the Tennessee on account OF
the grea, rise in the river. which in many pac
es has overiiowed its banks. Hoods pontoons
are said to have been washed away.
Gen. Thomas headquarters are still Mt Co
lumbia, although our advance is still pushing
forward after the rebel army. A battle this
side of the Tennessee is confidently predicted
The cars will run to Duck river to-day
II is rumored that Hoods soldiers have aban-
doned their wagon trains.
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M ARRI AGES.

In this city. Dec. Is, by Rev. John Stevens,
Mr.. George W. Libby and Miss Sabra s. Little.
field, both Of this city.
In this city. Dec. rs. BY Rev: c. Tenney, Mr.
Frances NJ. Haley Of Hollis.
In this city, Dec. "a, by Rev. Chas. Peabody,
Mr.. Enos Is. Patterson OF Saco, and Miss Auna
L. Emerson Of this city.
In Lyman, Dec. 20, by Rev. VIM. A. Merrill.
Mr.. Solomon Drown, ID, and Mrs. Leons K.
Hill. both Of L.
In Kcnncbunk, by Rev. E. Worth, Mr.. Hor-
ace V. Robinson and Miss Mary L. Low. tCor.
rected.
In Saco, Nov. 7, by Rev. Mr.. Windsor. Mr..
Daniel o. Edgecomb Of Limestone, and Miss
Mary 8. Fowler Of 8.
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DEAru OF Hon. JonN NJ. WooD.-Ilon.
John NJ. Wood of Portland died in Boston
Of plcurisy, on Saturday morning last, aged
81 years. Mr.. Wood early turned his atten.
ton to civil engineering. and subsequently,
became contractor in the building of sever
al railroads. Ho was distinguished US man
OF great energy and perseverance, and he
used his great wealth in such publicspirit-
cd manner as to build up and beautiiy Port
land, the city OF his adoption. He was a
member OF the Legislature in so and SO,
and in 1854 was elected Representative from,
this Distric, to the 3i,h Congress and was
also reelected. The community and State
have suffered severe loss in the death Of
Mr.. Wood.
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A Touch CUsroMER.-T The Calais Adver-
tiser tells of fellow named Gillepsie, who
was put in the lookup at Midtown, St. Ste.
phen, for larceny. Some outside friends fur
nshed him with combustbles with which no
fired the building and escaped. He was fol
lowed and retaken, after fight, and confined
in the lookup at St. Stephen, until he could
be taken to St Andrews Jail. He got out OF
this by means of small saw, but he was ar
rested before he got of. He was then hand.
cutfed and put on board tho cars for st. An
drews. but while on the way, hand-cufed Us
he was, he jumped of tho cars and escaped
to the woods. and is now ut large.
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VThe details Of Mr.. Dayton's death state
that he was visiting m American lady ut the
Hotel do Leonore when he was seized. lie fell
senseless. 40 was conveyed tn his residence.
and expired before he could becarried up stairs
Funeral services were performed by Rev. DR..
Sutherland: A delschment OF troops formed
the guard of honor. The Ruede Berri was lined
with carriages, the Emperor's taking the lead.
The whole diplomatic body were In attendance,
and the church was crowded In every part.
DR.. Sutherland delivered q discourse eulogistic
of the deceased. and said the cordially which
subsisls between France and America Is In n
great measure owing to his thorough upright
ness and manliness, and his courteous and con.
ciliatOry manners.
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A special dispatch from Franklin, Tenn. dat.
ed 22i. saws the rebel retreat from Franklin to
Duck River, beggars all description. Hood
told his corps commanders to get OF the best
way they could with their commands. The
rebel army Il now beyond Columbia. The reb-
81 loss during this campaign is 1000 men, 81
cannon, and IS general officers killed. AZ
Franklin 400 killed. $500 wounded, anu iooo
prisoners. Before Nashville and on their 70,
treat 10 Columbia 5000 killed and wounded, and
5000 prisoners. Union loss at Franklin 1000;
before Nashville less than 1000. Total Union
loss will not exceed 1000. with two generals
slightly wounded. Hood marched on Frank
lin with 40 900 men and IS pieces OF artillery.
lie will have lost nearly half his men.
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In Saco, Dec. "a, Mrs. Eunice Gray, q.
In Saco, Dec. ~, Mr.. Elias Milliken, so.
In Kennebunk, Henrietta d. Webster, ~.
Noffce Ia Crcdftors.

THE undersigned having been appointed by the
j Judge Of Probate for the County OF York, Com.
missioncrs 10 receive and examine all claims OF
son. late Of Buxton, said county deceased. rep.
resented insolyent. and six months nom the 9th
day OF December, A. ID. 1864, being allowed for
be In session, to receive and examine said claims,
ut the ofnce OF Charles 4. Weld, In said huston,
on the last Saturdays Of January, March aud May
next, ut ono o'clock p. 81. On each OF said days
Dated at said buxton. the 10Th day Of December,
A. ID. 1864. HIRAM HAYES com,r.
JUlt NATWk iii. ELWELL,S
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TIE MARCH TuRouGn GEORGIA "Details Of
General Sherlnan's grand march have been
published. His army moved 200 miles, de.
yastating ~ counties, and capturing 1000
prisoners, 10000 negroes, Is 900 horses and
80 pieces of artillery. He lost not one gun,
and his entire casualties arc only 1900 men.
Kilpatric defeated Wheeler 10 q skirmish
near Macon, and could have taken that city
had Sherman desired It, The rebel resistance
at Oconce bridge caused but u few hours de-
Law. At Griswoldvlle. where the rebels
were reported to have repulsed US, ono of our
brirades (Walcott's Of tho 18th corps) do
fsated three rebel brigades under Gen. Phil.
lips. we losing only 81 men and tho rebels
nearly 400. The rebel militia stood Is min
utes, though tho battle lasted four hours,
our forces constantly following up the flying
foe. There was not real serious battle dur
ING the whole march. Our cavalry was not
at any time repulsed, nor was Fitzpatrick
hurt. He had several small fights. but still
wears tina same hat with which he started
from Atlanta.
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Gen. Davidson and his Union cavalry, sone
accounts Of whose raiding in Louisiana have
already been published from rebel papers, have
arrived safely at Pensacola. from Baton Rouge,
which place they left on the "a ult. They moved
through the southern portions OF Louisiana.
Mississippi, Alabama and Western Florida,
meeting with little opposition and destroying
large quantities Of rebel army supplies, occu-
plying number Of towns, tearing up railroads.
burning bridges. capturing number Of pris-
oners, two valuable mails and INJECTING immense
damage on the enemy generally.
The operations caused great CONSERVATION.
Tho entire casualties were two killed. eight
wounded and forty captured.
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Hon. Caleb Gushing sail in his note to the
New Englsud dinner at the Astor House; 81
have been silent 90 long that my mind is over
flowing With thinis I desire to say suited to
.uch an OCCASION To which the Portland
Prers sharply replies: at is not very credi'a-
BILE to q man Of Mr.. Cusbing's position and
talents, that he should have been so long silent
IN crisis like that through which his country
has been passing"