Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-11-04

liant pietory.
Washington, Oct 81.
A man who for twelve months has been
attempting to get away from the rebel
States succeeded several days ago. and Is
now in this city. He occupies RESPONSE
bic position under the rebel government,
and had abundant opportunities for learn
ing the real condition of affairs in that
section. He represents that the con-
scription is actively progressing. aud all
persons between 10 aud 81 are being sent
10 the army.
Telegraphers. expressWea and railroad
employees continue exempt from military
DUTY.
The rebel authorities are making every
effort to put every man into the rebel ar
mics.
ABOUT $4,000 new leyies had been sent
lately TO Lee.
Hoods army numbers about 10000
There are but few troops besides these
two armies and they are scattered over
the South.
There are only 10 men as provost guard
at Fredericksburg, Va.
There appears to be sufficient food. but
luxuries cunnot be procured.
This gentleman SAYS thousand OF SOL
diers would escape from service if they
could. and in a good many sections. II
any opportunity offered. the Union feeling
would emphatically manifest itself. He
bought some gold before leaving Rich
muud. paving IS rebel money for one in
gad. After EQ7ly's defeat, dollar in
gold could no; be bought for 80 in sIebe.
trash.
He saws no one out>ide Of the eo-cailed
confederacy can have a correct ides Of the
general effects ot the ravages OF war. both
IL agriculture and trade.
NV YoRS, Nov. l.
The Trtt4ne's Washington despatch
SAYS
The Commissioners sent by seymour to
enquire into the arrests Of New York elec-
ton agents had an interview with the
President. who referred them 10 the >ecre-
tarr of War. Ii is understood that they
desired the punishment OF Ferry and Don
ohuc to be as light as possible. but the
principal pressure had reference TO Col.
North. The Secretary submitted to them
such evidence as was before hun. which is
said TO have staggered their hopes Of an
easy escape. He referred them 10 the
military commission for further iaforma-
ton, and gave them permits TO visit the
prisoners.
Tonight they had another interview
with the Secretary and other officials;
Judge Parker acting as principal spokes-
man. He urged as a matter OF policy the
release OF the prisoners. referring to the
great popularitv of Col. North in New
York. and said the trial wonld only lead
to irritation, aud possibly more serious dis
turbances. The Judge pressed hard to
knov- the evidence il the Judge advocates
hands, but to no purpose. He was shown
certain papers found in Col. North office,
similar to those seized at Baltimore
Judge F. said these could not convict
him. The Judge advocate replied that
that was for the trial to determine. Judge
p then pressed TO have the trial postpon
cd until after the election, but the Judge
advocate was equally determined against
this.
1t is snrmised that much proof was de-
stroyed. as they had thirtyslX hours no
tee Il is said that the findings of the
Court in the eases of Ferry and D0nohue,
is much more severe than hitherto coljec-
tured The evident indifference of the
Commissioners as to the fate of the Balti
more yetims.is i'll striking contrast with
their anxiety for Col. North.
Tne Hsratd'S despatch says the atten-
ton of General Sheridan is particularly
directed to the apparent desjg of the en-
emy in Western Virginia. Breckenridge
is reported to be reorranizing his forces to
distract the attention Of sheridan from
Early. who it is now said will remain in
command of the rebel army in the valley.
ARRANGEMENTS for the safe supply of
Sheridan army are now perfect.
The .Richmoud Enquirer admits that
Etrly lost 81 guns in the recent fight.
Lee. in his official report, claims that
Grants army was repul-ed at all points in
the movement on Thursday. Richmond
papers, however. say the moyen ent was
surpri TO the rebels, and that they lost
considerably.
The Times Nashville despatch of the
3lst saws direct communication with AT
lanta bv railroad Is opened and secure, al
though there are swarAs of gucrillas be-
tween the Etowah river and Big Shanty.
A telegram from Gen Gilets this morn
ing. reports his last fight as brilliant in the
extreme. The entire rebel force was seat
tered. Many officers. full battery and
one extra gun We're captured General
Vaughan. commanding the rebels, was
severely wounded i'll two places, and is
secreted somewhere in Green Co.
A later despatch from Glllets says he
is still picking mp prisoners. He has buri-
ed 20 rebels. His entire loss in both fights
was only : killed and wounded.
The Herald's Washington despatch says
the report that Sherman has evacuated
Atlanta is unfounded. The last adviccs
from sherman to the Government said he
would hold Atlanta in spite of every at
tempt to dislodge him.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 81.
The new Free State Constitution goes
into effect tomorrow. The slaves of
MARYLAND are emancipated, and slavery
/ forever abolished.
The City Council have taken measures
for the proper celebration of the event,
and in pursuance to resolution adopted
this D. IN, the Mayor has issued a proela,
nation directing that a salute of 800 guns
be fred to morrow at sunrise, noon aud
sun1own the bells to be rung, and the
citizens are requested to display their
flags.
From Gen .Shermaas Department-At-
laata to be Held at All Hazards.
NEW YORK, Nov l.