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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13
Statue of Maj. Gen. Berry.

We learn by the Rockland Free Press
and Democrat that marble statue of he
roic size, has been placed over the grave
of the once brave and patriotic General
Berry. This has been done by his own
kin; and the genius of Simmons, Maine s
gifted artist. has chisseled from the cold
marble the likeness of one of Names
noble martyrs, with wonderful accuracy
and grace. The Democrat says:
Not choosing to wait the slow and I'M
certain movements of IA governmentwhich,
though in duty bound to honor those who
by their deeds have honored and defended
it, has been singularly neglected. to do so,
his brothers at an early day employed
Simmons, the young and rising sculptor of
our own State, to build statue; aud this
is the fruit of their love and his genius
The statue is of bcroic size. and the atti-
tude is one of repose. The General is
represented as reclining or resting his arm
upon stump. over which his cloak is
thrown. In his hand is spy glass. and
he appears intently looking over the field.
The artist never saw the original. and was
obliged to obtain his idea Of the form and
features of the General from Photographs.
but his work is life-lke.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13
Vineland. New Jersey.

Some of our citizens have let us and
gone to this much cracked up locality, and
there may be others who contemplate such
a change. 1t may be we'll to examine the
matter pretty thoroughly before deciding
on a change, as all removals cost heavily
in the outlay Of time and money. Then,
again, we believe that Maine is about the
hest State there is. to get a comfortable
living in, all things considered, and there
fore all cur prcjudices are in favor Of the
stay at home policy. But we took our pen
to call attention to the letter below, fiom
Maine man addressed to the Wing. Mr..
Mansur was at one time Postmaster at
Mt. Vernon:
VINELASp, n. j., Oct. 9.
DEAR READERS IL have at last visited
this extensively advertised place, but find
it far inferior rs regards the soil than
expected 10. The little village of itself
looks very well for n place built up 50
quickly. destitute of a water power or nav
iga,ion. This has been built up through,
the shrewd and persevcring tact Of the
purchaser Of this township. Mr.. Lands,
who is making good speculation out Of It.
The soil is of a sandy. gravclly kind, very
poor for common farming purposes. cost
ing very high to begin with, and then
much mere TO clear 1t and get into state
of cultivation. Price Of the comman land
is from $40 to $50 per acre. and costs up
ona II average 900 per acre to clear and
grub it. and get it into decent state Of
cultivation. after which it will need lime.
and quite n quantity Of dressing every
year to keep it in decent order for crops.
1t is no land for grass ami stock raising
We saw but one COW on the township.
which was tied to n tree and locked as II
She wGnid like "dawu east" better where
sac could roaui in pastures and green
fields. They do not have to make or need
fences here because they cannot keep any
kind Of stock. The land is only suitable
aud that after great expense, tn raise what
they here term truck" which they sell
in the philadelphia market about 30 miles
north Of here. Great numbers are con-
>tan,y visiting this place from all parts If
the United States, but the most Of them
20 away satisfied that i. is n puor placo to
settle. \ few hastily buy to repent of it
at their leisure. One of the agents here
formerly of Ncwhur- in your county
will try 10 make one think that it is n fine
place. and Maine was not worth living in.
others whose interest is here will cndcavor
to make a person think this is n fine place
to settle. a personal examination by any
unprtjudiccd Maine man would som con-
vince him that it is no place for people of
Maine or amy New England State to come
To for farming purposes. as they could do
muN better ut or nearer home
X. NJ. MANsUR.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13

PORTRAIT OF CHEF JUSTICE CHASE
The Erening Post relates the following
amusing incident During the recent
southern tour of Chief Justice Chase,
formerly Secretary of the Treasury, while
at Key West. he visited somewhat not
ed negro. This man is said to he the
strongest person in all Florida. and he pos
sesses strength of character as well as of
body. He was formerly a slave in Mary
land, but by over-work purchased his free
dom while yet young. removed to Key
West, where he prospered, and is now the
own,r of large plantation. He very
politely conducted Mr. Chase over his
grounds, pointed ont the various fruit
trees. etc, and was himself greatly pleas
cd with his visitor. Finally. when they
returned to the house and were seated on
the verandah, the col0red man said he
would like very much to have portrait of
his guest. Mr.. Chase, having no photo
graph, took from his pocket one-dolar
Greeuback and handed to him. The
negro looked first at the picture on the end,
then at Mr.. Chase, aud at last in his sur
prise broke out :. Why you's Old Green
backs himself, isn't you p Mr.. Chase
greatly enjoyed the incident, and the negro
equally so, for he added i" If | lives fifty
years, shall always remember sure. just
bow you and | was sitting together."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13

NEWSPAPER PUBLIsHERs.-The follow.
ing ruling was on Saturday ordered lry the
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue: Pub
lisbess of newspapers whose receipts there
Tor exceed one thousand dollars annually,
should be licensed as manufacturers. and
such ,icensc,xill cover all sales of the man
utactarcs at or from the place of publica-
tio:,. and also the printing and sale of bill
heads, circulars. &c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13
The next trial between the doub,

Tile next trial hetWeen the double
end gunboats Algonquin and Winooski
will take place in about ten days. 1t
will be n sea tri.ll Of distance of two
hundred miles and upwards. The affair
has been DELAYED beyond the time it was
first expected, owing to the fact that the
Algonquin WAS very much damaged
iy the excessive steam carried on the
boilers during the late trial. Both vessels
have supply Of coal for the trip. The
Algonquin is row being eaulkcd aud
otherwise got into readiness.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13

A MULE RACE "A novel feature of to-
days exhibition at the Fair Grounds, will
be running match between white and
black mule, all the way from Ole Virgin
nv. They will he ridden by likely pair
of kullered brudders, who are equal to the
affair. The races will be both forenoon
and afternoon Bangor Times.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13
Di6solutlon,

yVNHE Copartnersbip heretofore existing under
l. the firm name of q" Sawyer 4 Burr was
dissolved by mutual consent Sept. lst inst
The senior partner, n. X. Sawyer, is to pay I'll
the debts of the firm. and is also 10 have all the
dues belonging TO the Ellsworth America, estab.
ishment while published by Sawyer Burr.
n X. SAWYER,
W. p. BURR.
Ellsworth, Sept %, 1865.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13
Report Oh, Miscellaneous Articles.

Your committee were not long in being
convinced that their department was, in
deed, miscellaneous one. The trustees,
undoubtedly meant that whoever else
might be idle, this committee should not
be, so long as there was such an array Of
classified AMI uaclassifed trsicles, to lie
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13

ADMITTED TO TIE BAR w ednesday
last, second day of the present term, on
motion of Hon, Bion Bradbury, Gen. Chas.
II. Smith, of PASSPORT, Senator-elect from
this County, was admitted to practice as
an Attorney.-Machias Union
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13

-Newspapers are taxed on every
thing they usc-en each advertisement
on the or, SIS income. and now their pub
fishers are to be taxed Us manufacturers in
addition.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13
J. +. llINCKLEy.
JoHS LyMBURNER, Committee,
ID. o. THURSTuN.
REPORT on BUTTER AND CHEESE.

REPORT on BUTTER AND CHEESE.
Your committee submit the following re-
port: Eleven lots OF batter were entered
and examined, all of which appeared well
and did honor to those individuals WHO
were employed i'll manufacturing such a
valuable article. 1t does not necessarily fol-
low. because all do not get "the premium
they are not worthy of much praise. Far
from it. They may be as valuable or
nearly so /: but we are limited and after
thorough inspection we award No. III. LIST
premium-No, 10, I'd do.-No. As, 3D. do.
Nos 39l-l6l and 3ls gratuity each -
No. 0. LIST premium-No. %, I'd dO.-No s
Jog and PIP a gratuity. The names of the
exhibitors and the amount awarded will be
given in the secrctary's report.
j, l.. MOORE, lc.n,
Mrs. l.. LORD. oo"''
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13

TIA correspondent sends us the list o!
persons i'll fremont that pay one hundred
dollars and upwards tax for 1860. This
correspondent says that over half Of tho
same Ia. been already paid. and the bal
ancc will be without distressing any one:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13
REPORT on BULLS, cows, STEERS, HEIFERs
AND CALVES.

REPORT on BULLS, COWS, STEERS, HEIFERs
AND CALVES.
The committee found much larger
number of fine animals in their depart
ment than has ever been before exhibited
in this county. The animals exhibited
gave conclusive evidence that the farmer,
of Hancock are determined that theii
stock shall suffer no deterioration by breed
ing from inferior animals. The fact that
one bull was sold 10 a Massachusetts man
for 800, shows that it pays to raise good
stock, and that To find liberal purchasers
snch animals must be shown mt the Fair
The awards made by US have been passed
to the Secretary for publication.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13

TIE NEXT CoNGREss.-The Chicago
Republican of Monday publishes a conf
plete list of the two Houses Of the next
Congress. In the Senate, twenty. five
States are now represented by 35 Unionists
and II Democrats. According to the.party
division that existed before the war, the
House of Representatives now stands I4O
Unionists to Al Democrats but on the
great question of at once admitting the
Representatives of the Southern States, or
keeping them, or most of them, for long
period in probation, it is not probable that
the same proportions will be preserved
should ali the Southern States now with.
out representations, whose Senator'S and
Representatives are yet to be elected.
choose Democrats opposed to universal suf-
frage, as i. to be expected they will do.
and, should they ali be admitted, the
Senate will then contain 81 Unionists and
2f Democrats aud the House of Repre-
sentatiyes would contain $50 Cnionists to
81 Democrats.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13
NJ Mn Is. u. honD. Com

This is TO certify that sheared from
my > blood Leicester buck sheep,3 years
old, "a lbs. of wool that ! sheared from
one of IA Leicester eve sheep years
old, 9 IL lbs of wool also from one Of
my IA Leicester eve sheep, yearold, s
lbs. 10 OF Of WOOL in all 81 2-l6 los. of
wool. The above sheep were sbeared the
second week in May 1865,
EBEs T. HILL
Sullivan, Sept %, 1865.
Sworn to and subscribed at Sullivan, this
a7tk day of Sept, 1865, before me,
CYRUS EMFRY, Justice Of the Peace.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13

We found several articles in the show
case and On the tables hcll had not been
entered, that were deserving of notice, but
as they were not numbered We had to omit
them. The awards may not be satisiacto-
ry to all,but the committee have endeavor-
ed to he impartial. and to do the best they
could under the circumstances. Asncarly
800 have been awarded, the gratuitics
cannot be large.
The exhibition has increased in the beauty
and in number of articles presented, and
we earnestly recommend to each and every
citizen within the reach of the society to
put forth their best energies for further
improvement, for high state of cultiva-
ton, is only gained hy untring application.
SAMrEL WATSON, Gam
john L. LANGDoS,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13

The statement that President Juares
had fled from Mexico is denied.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13
Musical Association.

The weeks laoors Of the Association
was brought to close on Friday evening
by the usual concert We cannot give
full account OF the evenings, services
because we have not been able to get tho
programme, or list Of the pieces sang
&c. The hall was full to overflow ing
with spectators and the performances
very acceptable.
We give the following resolutions
which were read and passed before
closing the evening exercises. We were
expecting to be furnished with list Of
the officers chosen, but it has not come
to hand -
Resolved: That In parting with Prof. l. o. Eu
at this time, desire TO express our sincere
and heartfelt THANKS for the very efficient manner IN
which he has conducted the efforts OF this Assocfa
ton for the past three sessions, and hope at some
future time to again enjoy the pleasure and profit 0f
his teaching that shall ever hold him in remem
brance AS Il true artist and gentleman aud that sue
cess NAV attend him in all his future endeasors.
ResoItsd That til. thanks of this Association
are hereby dered to Col John w. Jones, for the
geutlemanly and acceptable manner IN which he has
esided us and that much OF the success OF
our the past three years, Is the result OF
his personal exertions.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13

ON the 18th instant will occur the
Virginia Congressional election,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13

STATE LEGIsLATURE.-The Kennebec
JournQl publishes list OF the members
of the Legislature elected at the recent
election, from which it appears that the
Senate is composed entirely of Republi.
cans. OF those elected to the House, | 33
are Republicans and II Democrats. La
one district there is a tie The Republic
cans have gained ID districts and lost
three, making ueat gain Of ten mem.
bers. The last House stood l23 Repub.
licans to 20 Democrats.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13
To the Members of the Han
cook Agricultural Society and
it's Friends.
ELLSWORTH, Oct. l, 1865.

ELLSWORTH, Oct. l, 1863.
GENTLEMEN -
There seems to be a crisis in the affairs
of this Society at this time which calls for
the immediate attention of us all not
had state of affairs. but hopeful and a
cheerful one, if properly understood, right
" appreciated, and the necessary remedy
applied. That You may fully understand
the matter. let us give n brief history OF
the operations of the Society since It's ex-
istcnce. so that we can present in mtelli-
gent form. its present wants.
The Society was organized May ~
1858, at which time ten gentlemen became
responsible for the sum of $500, to pay the
premiums which might be awarded that
season, there being no money i'll the Treas
ury to base premiums on.as the collections
for memberships would scarcely pay the
running expenses, and the thing was an
experiment. and one which no one could
forctcl its result. The exhibition that
season proved a success. so much so that
measures were decided on to locate the So
ciety permanently. by the procuring ct
suitable grounds, and the erection OF nee.
cssary buildings and other fixtures for the
convenience OF the Fair.
The following brief statement OF the
expenditures incurred, will, no doubt. be
intarestiug and satisfactory
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=; " kcsefv,r. lSo o.
a. g Flagstaff. 10
Fixtures NJ ~
t2ai. ~
| Amount, of pr mums paid Annually for
eight wears, in round numbers 500 ~
! Runn!t eNpen e., annaalf Stc-s years, 5'-'" w
TonI. slo So Ia
This sum divided Ivy eight. the number
of wears that the Society has been IN oper-
ation.g gives Sl,3I9 90 rs the average aiinu-
al expenditure. This large annual outlay
has not been met by the annual receipts
from the sale of tickets. membership. nc.
and therefore money has been hired by the
Trustees. for the use Of the Society, and
to pay these annual heavy recurring bills.
which have footed up so much more than
the annual receipts, during the Years
of tie large OUTLAWS for grading the track.
building the Hall. &c, &c.
The debt of the Society has been large.
but for the past few years Ii has been les.
SEEMING through the nntlrlng efforts al the
Trustees. and by practlclng the most rigid
economy i'll all its expenditures. To make
available all OF the funds Of the Society
for the canoeing of its obligations. the
officers. with the exception OF the Treas
urcr and the Secretary, who receive II small
annual sum. have rendered all their ser
vices gratis. not cent have they received
from the start until now. Aud yet with
this rigid economy. ana gratuitohs iab"f'
the Society Is III debt, SUI. II II We're
not so. it would be good paying opera
ton, and people would 60 into it for the
profit. for as before explained some S3lsM
has heen expended rs II were to give the
Society a III out.
The debt owing to-day, alter paying Il
generous sum thus year, will amount to
near ar quite 500. / his kbt should be
Cancelled III onee but III addition to this
and herein lies the crists named ut the he
glnnln. oi tits stateheht-thc lana chcios-
cd by the Society ut cost "i ss'fJ', ana
upon which some two or three thousand
dollars has been expended III grading Ne,
Is olrHed By dHc.her party. y lease oil the
land was Obtained running twenty years,
With i stipulation III It, that the Society
should have the right ol purchase nj u
price named in the instrument at any tiine
within mhc Years. tlsAt years oil 'hi'
tinr has passed, ami we have beru taFns
an annuai rental Ter the land. 1t Is Pr"
posed nnH 70 n.kc an rfirG clloit I" ialse
tie means tn wipe cut All "l thiH dtht,
thereby m!Us'ns new HE and Nis"r mt"
the >,ncirty % do 81 VIII he conieflins
the highest good on the society making 1t
one Of the permanent institutions OF The
county. To-day,-tiat Is amy day within
u month oil this date. clear title can he
obtained from the lessor, for II sum less
than that named III the lease. lhls OPP
portmty may not occur again. as there
are private parties ready and anxious TO
secure 1t Il We iai! To dn 80.
Now, ucntlemen, the undersigned were
chosen committee, at the annual meeting
held the 18Th nl' to max a statement "l
the financial condition OF the society, aud
also To ea.hodv an earnest appeal IN II cur
S spaon nor Of pi the liberal lcar,;i aud ND publ,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-10-13

The whole amount raised by the Town
was so 1000 and something more than one
half the sum has been voluntarily paid in
to the Town Treasurer.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-21

MARKETS Flour holds steady ut %
to 90 per barrel. Wheat is going both
up and doWn-old having advanced S to
l0c per bushsl during the last few days,
and now bringing ell sorts of prices,
from soc TO $3.50 Data have fallen
15c per bushel since the new crop came
in. They are now 35c and will pl oba-
bly, fall to Use, IS the supply 10 abund-
snt. Flax seed has risen to $500 per
bushel e
In vegetables and what the grocers
call Country produce" there has been
considerable decline lately. Potatoes
are worth from 40c to Soc; butter Csc,
eggs l5o, DC. Meats have fallen some,
mutton, particularly, having reached
quite a moderate figure for these times
10 cents per pound.-Fort Wayne
GaEetts
Potatoes at Acc to 55c, butter at 25c,
and meat ut 10c are calculated to tAntal
iae our market goers, How prices man
age to keep up so in Evansville is mys
terry TO rs. 22A
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-21

DIARY FOB A Hor WKEx.-[By sour
sluggsrd"-Who 10 determined, at last,
to do somsshing. Sunday day Of rest;
Of course nothing. can be done. ai
Monday-Being early in the week,
don't be prscipitAts in beginning any
thing.
Observation-Disclosures not to let the
week go BY without achieving something
brilliant.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. on vigoroma
measuFea for tomorrow.
Thursdsy-M&tpre yesterdays DELHI
erationa.
Friday-RAthsr too late in the week
to do anything. sfatb & sb
Saturday-Give yOarselfup 10 soeisty.
and consult friends (who know bestl
what 10 to be dons next wesk.-N y.
Evening Post
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-21

KKSrucKx LEGIsLATURA.-As far as
heard from, seventeen Union and nine
teen Opposition Senators are elected.
Two Districts are yet to hear from One
of these Districts has certainly elected q
Union Senator, and probably both. If
beth Districts elect Union Senators, il
will be tie. This includes those that
held over. The last Senate stood twelve
Union to twsnty-Six Opposition. It will
be seen that there is a large gain of
Union Senators. From returns received
and close calculation Of these to hear
from, the next House Of Representatives
will stand about nc follows: Union, a.;
Opposition, s. The last House stoed
81 Union to So observation-disclosures
Press.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-21
Negroes Done For.

The l25th regiment United States
colored infantry are on duty at the mill
tary prison in this city. The presence
of Major Williams, with his safe filed
with greenbacks, among them on We'd
nesday, caused many row of ivory to
ahine, and many q pair OF head
lights TO glisten. BE paid them of in
fall and left them rejoicing in and
around the prison. We we're of the
opinion that niggers, especisliy those
whose noses resembled hand-bellows, or
frogs with their hind legs cut OF, could
stand the smell Of anything that man or
beast could stomach. Chloroform knocks
them. No sooner had the paymsster
gone than the news Of tho payment
reached the ears of Q posss Of negro
wenches in the neighborhood, and they
no sooner resolved to Ego for dem mig
gas" Night came on and the wenches
came out, each the possessor Of enough
chlorofoFm to put . mule. 70 sleep 90
sound that they could steal his tseth
without hurting him. The work was
going bravelY on, when some of the OFF,
GERS Of the prison discovered that some
thing had broke loose among the ne
Rroea. One Of the negroes who was on
duty nc the gate was found eurled up in
hard knot with his gun under hira, his
eyss and mouth shut so tight that they
could not have been blown open With
Runpowdsr. His pockets were turned
inside out and his money gone. He wss
brought TO his senses in an hour, and
said she didn't know how il cum. but d
gal was kivered wid pitrolnm lie, OF
aumfn." At Q later hour another Wal
found in the commons, near BY appar
entity dead, and half hidden by the grasl
and doR-fennel. he was dossd good
His breath couldn't have been drAwl
with cork screw. His pockets !wsFl
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-21
ESTABLISHED, 1881

MS partner Il is asserted that all the
money handed to Earle for speculative
PsIp0ses vas not lost, but that portion
q - vas appropriated By Earle, who
nad some S5S,000 worth Of stocks and
oones secured 10 his own name, without
the knoSiedge of his partner. The de-
teetlEes affirm that they will be able 70
recover this amount, and expect that
they viii succeed in restoring to The
bank fully one-third OF the stolen $500
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-08-21

We would say to the editor of the
Journal that We should believe we had
lived TO bot little purpose if, after resi-
dence Of more than thirty-6ve years in
tho county of Warrick, and nearly forty
years in this Judicial circuit, we end it
necessary to notice any insinuation
against our moral character, coming
through the columns Of the Evansville
Journak--BOOnUille Enquirer. Ga :
That ron have lived to little pur-
pose" is what those who know you best
think. In other words, ".that % what o
the matter"