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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-12-08

-. The Ellsworth american has been
printed now about eleven years, and Bro.
Sawyer is out in prospectus for new
volume. 1t is pretty nard work, rs We
know by some ten years experience to
make a newspaper, printed outside of the
large cities. u very profitable business
hence the greater necessity for the people
Who have IL local paper to give it grner-
Gus support. We hope they will do so to
the American, which is thoroughly loyal,
and a Jealous advocate of whatever will
secure the welfare of the people of Han
book County Bath Daily Times.
Thank YOU, Bro. Lincoln.
We take the following from the Belfast
Age of last week. 1t shows how the mat
ter of starting new paper in this county
is understood in this Congressional Dis
trict. We refrain from saving much about
1t. b ecausc We are supposed to be mixed
up in it, directly or indirectly. noleas 70,
lens. We are quite willing, if any person
thinks that publishing county newspaper
is money making business, to see such
try it on, even if it takes away some of our
small grst. There are some things tia,
mus; be learned by experience.
The Age substantially OF course, "our
Hancock political brethren are smart &c"
We must confess our inability to see it,
and the last four years experiences have
demonstrated to the "rcst of mankind"
We think, that "our leaders " forethought,
is day behind the fair. The American,
let us say, supported all the county ticket,
except Mr.. Perry:
Arrangements, it is said, are making
to start new Republican paper in Han
cock, in opposition to the Ellsworth Ameri
can. This movement is understood to be
by the Perry faction at Ellsworth, partly
on account OF the refusal of the american
To support the Perry county ticket at the
last election. and partly in opposition tn
Mr. Pike. on account of his recommenda-
ton Of Mr.. Sawyer, editor of the Ameri-
cGn, for the post of Collector of that Dis
trict. Another part of the programme, we
understand, is to import Gen. Caldwell
from Washington county 10 Ellsworth. Ia
become sponsor of the new paper, and to
be put on The track for the next Congress,
How the enterprise may succeed we can
not foretcl. Our Hancock political breth-
rem are smart. but still ''the best laid
schemes of mice an men &c" The late
divisions of the Union party in that county
are to be regretted, and they ought to be
healed, but we don't see how they are to
he by starting an opposition paper to the
american. The local patronage in the
county cannot be mere than sufficient fol
one good paper. and, to divide it, must
make mp hill business for both. The
american is ably conducted, and is good
true Union Republican paper"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-12-08
XNNlXru CONGRESS,
HOUSE

AsHINGToN. Dec. 1.
The galleries Of the House were den.clv
crowded with ladies and gentlemen. Much
good humor prevails among members.
AT noon NJ. Mcpherson. Clerk. pro-
ceeded to call as required by the law, the
roll Of members elect.
Mr.. Colfax was elected Speaker by n
vote of l39 10 35 and Mr.. McPhcrsoo
Clerk Ordway. Sergeant at Arm. I;
Goodenow, Doorkceper, and Gwin Post
master.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-12-08

We copy the following from the
Cape Ann Adreftiser. We are pleased to
record the good luck of our old friend
Pool.
Appointmeat-The appointment of Mr..
Addison Pool 10 the office of Deputy Col
lector If the Cape Ann District. gives
great satisfaction in this vicinity. He has
held an honorable position in the U. S.
Navy during the entire war, and seen
much successful service towards putting
down the rebellion, and we are glad that
he is now in position for Which he is so
well fitted.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-12-08
A Woollen Factory.

We can think of no enterprise which
Offers such inducements to active business
men to engage i'll. as that of the manutact
ure Of woolcn goods. There are two or
three establishments Of the kind in small
way in the county, but there is room for
first class establishment, nav, almost a
necessity for one. There are a number of
hstamtial reasons which can be offered
to urge on such an undertaking, besides
the fact that it would pay the protector:
lst. There is a demand for such manu-
factory by the farmers of the county.
ID A good mandatory Of the kind
would have tendency to stimulate sheep
raising, an Important interest yet to be
fostered aud encouraged.
3D. 1t would give employment to quite
large number of people in the county,
directly or indirectly.
4th Such AN enterprise would give the
county a better standing abroad. as an en-
terprising wide awake, community
But we come at last to the one great
ana controlling question which is always
asked, and which must be answered in the
affirmative before yankee will venture
dollor,-"willit pay p
Other people not only make such factor
les pay, but make them pay well. This,
however, like most other kinds of business
depends a great deal rpon the agents
selected to manage it. But that if well
managed it will pay handsome dividend
there can be no doubt.
Now this is an enterprise which the
farmers should he invited to interest them
selves in Who will move in the matter
Who will start the enterprise
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-12-08

Matters at The Capital !-C,rs: Of Act
ion Of he Republican Members Of Con
gress in Regard to Southern Sides
Co!f4r Nominated far Speaker of hc
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16

The following letter from Gen. grant
was addressed to Mrs. Gen. SHERMAN. It
is announced that the autograph letter
will be given to tue fortunate winner of
the horse therein named, q fact which will
materially enhance the value of the prize {:
WASHINGTON, May 81, 1866.
MRS. ELLEN f. SHERMAN: My Dear Mad
am-As slight testimonial of the interest
feel in the great Northwestern Fair, now being
held in Chicago for the benefit of sick and dis
abled soldiers, who have endured so much for
the maintenance of our government, permit
me, through your agency, to present to this
loval and charitable enterprise the horse Jack,
we'll known in the western armies. Ileft Lii.
nois on him in July, 1861, when commanding
the 21st regiment of volunteer infantry of that
State. rode this horse more than all others
put together, from the time of leaving SPRING
field, on the Sd of July 81 until called east in
March ga. On my promotion to the command
of the armies of the United States, left Jack
in the west-latterly with j. r. Jones, U. g.
Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois !;
residence, Chicago. Mr.. Jones has been di-
rected to deliver the horse to your order. III
was not deceived in the purchase OF Jack, he
Is now eleven years old. He is very fine sad
die horse and gentle in harness, but requires
whip and spur.
Hoping that the fair will realize the full ex-
pectations of loyal people, and do credit to the
great and growing Northwest,
remain very truly,
Your obedient servant,
u. 8. GRANT, Lieut.. Gen.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16
Shocking Affair In Georgia.

1t will be noticed in the following account,
given by the Sumter Is. CO. Republican, that
the negroes were instigated and led by rebel
soldier:
ION the night of April %, William Aldridge,
formerly OF Atlanta, who belonged to the 9Th
Georgia regiment, headed a company of ne
groes, consisting of forty seven, went to the
residences ofa number of citizens in the coun-
~. and demanded their gold and silver. They
burnt the gin house and twenty.eight bales of
cotton, the property of Mrs. German, o widow
lady; the Clubhouse and twenty-five bales of
cotton of Major Samuel Baldwin; the GIN house
and sixty bales of cotton of Mr.. Hiram Knowl.
ton. together with large quantity of wheat,
peas, &c. Besides this plundering and burning
several of the negroes committed the most
atrocious outrages upon the persons of mum.
Der Of ladies. They threatened them to return
the next night and destroy everything they
could lay their hands upon; they, however,
were prevented from carrying out their diaboli-
cal schemes by Captain Mckinney, who, with
company of citizens, went in pursuit of them.
Aldridge and seven negroes were arrested at
Iazewell; the others escaped, ind, it was
thought, went to Macon. Aldridge and four
negroes were shot, the three who committed
the rape were burned, and one hung The ne
groes belonged to Major Baldwin, William
Searcy, Hiram Knowlton and James Little"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16
The Press Of the south.

The Chattanooga Gazette, prints some
interesting facts about the condition Of
journalism in the Southern States, showing
that as general thing the newspapers
have accepted the new era in good faith,
and are willing to stand up manfully to
the heavy task of restoring order and
prosperous industry. With one accord
they reprohate all idea Of guerilla war
fare or acts against individuals holding
other political tenets than themselves. The
laying aside of all ideas that have hereto
fore animated them has not, indeed, been
a cheerful task, but they have taken a
practical view of the affair, and under the
circumstances will give o right direction to
the future. They labor under great diff
culties from the want of exchanges, mail
and telegraphic facilities, and the absence
of any currency as medium OF exchange
with subscribers, and advertise to receive
subscriptions in corn, fodder, bacon, -four,
butter, eggs, chickens, DC.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16

THE Hon. George s. Houston and John I.
Tanner, of North Alabama, have gone to Wash
ington, to consult with President Johnson on
the reconstruction of Alabama The Cincin-
natl Gazette, in speaking of these gentlemen,
says:--" Mr.. Houston was for twenty years
representative in Congress from Alabama, and
known as an unconditional Union man. When
the question of secession was first agitated in
Alabama, he quilted his seat in Congress and
went home to prevent it, and declined to rep
resent his constituents in the Confederate Con-
gress, or haveNnything to DO with, or aid and
comfort, in any way, the rebellion. He is a
personal friend of Andrew johnson, and his ad-
vice will have great weight with the President
Mr.. Tanner is known as a true-blue Union
man, and one that has suffered extensively, Pc
cuniarly, from this war;"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16

COUNT AoNrHoLoN, the French minister
at Washington, is puzzled-and some other
people are puzzled as much as the Count Mon.
tholon-to know what the government can
want of thirty or forty thousand troops in
Texas, now that all the rebels in that region
have surrendered and gone home Count
Montholon is afraid-so it is reported-that
these terrible cavalrymen who are going to
Texas may not be thoroughly acquainted with
the geography of that country, and that some
of them may, by mistake, get on the wrong
side of the Rio Grande, to the great annoyance
of Macmillan, Napoleon III.-and Count Mon
tholon. Wherefore, it is said, the Count Mon
tholan will demand of Mr.. Seward an explana-
ton. Of conrse Mr.. Seward will explain-he
is always ready to make an explanation-and
the Count Montholan will still wonder what
can be the use of SO many Yankee soldiers in
Texas.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16

Dr.. Francis LIEBER, an employees of the
War Department, argues that Gen. GRANT
had no power to make, or to make good,
his promise to LIE and his army, "that
each officer and man will be allowed to
return to their homes, not to be disturbed
by the United States so long as they OBJ
serve their parole and the laws in force
where they reside" After public senti-
ment has been manipulated little we
shall probably hear of the arrest of Gen.
LEE. notwithstanding Gen. GRANT, speci-
fically authorized therto by President LIN
COLIN, whose capacity was undisputed and
indisputable, pledged to LEE and his army
a safeguard and security.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16
New Military Departments.

The following Military Divisions have just
been arranged:
1. Military Division of the Atlantic comprises
the Department Of the East, Department of
Pennsylvania, Middle Department of Virginia,
North Carolina, and South Carolina, to be
commanded by Major General Meade, head
quarters at Philadelphia.
2. Military Division of Mississippi includes
the Department of Ohio, Department of the
Northwest, Department of Missouri, and De-
partment of Arkansas, to be commanded by
Major General Sherman, headquarters ct St.
Louis.
g. Military Division of Tennessee comprises
Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama,
Georgia and Florida, to be commanded by
Maj. Gen. G. H. Thomas headquarters at
Nashville
f. The Military Division of the South West,
comprises Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico and
Arizona, to be commanded by Maj. Gen. Sher-
han; headquarters at New Orleans.
8 The Military Division of the Pacific to be
commanded by Msj. Gen. Halleck headquar-
tiers ct San Francisco.
These divisions are severally divided into
departments, each with special commander.
These commanders have not yet been deter
mined on in all cases.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16

1t is severe disappointment, not only
to tho citizens of St.. Paul, but to all the
populous towns between here and Winons.
that nothing has yet been, done towards
the construction Of the river branch of the
st. Paul and Pacific Railroad. The river
is lowering every day, and the difficulties
of navigation constantly increasing, while
the lateness Of the season, even If the work
was commenced at once, would prevent it's
completion this year. 1t is a great mis-
fortune that road that is second in i'm
portance to none in the State, being the
airline between st. Paul and Chicago !;
that can be constructed at a very reason
able cost; that has been endowed by the
State with large amount of her best
lands; and that would do splendid bust
ness from the moment of it's completion,
running as it does through many of our
largest towns, is destined to remain an
other year, at least, without more tangible
existence than is afforded by legislative
charter and the maps of the surveyors.
We do not know that anybody can Justly
be blamed, but we do know and share the
disappointment Of the people at the nom
fulfllment of promises under which the
lands were granted, and the money fur
nished to make the surveys.
The Act Of March 6, 1868, gave for the
construction of this road all the swamp
lands belonging to the State within seven
miles on each side of the line, and if these
were not sufficient to make up seven Sec
tons to the mile, the deficiency could be
supplied from any other swamp lands
owned by the State. These lands, If we
are rightly informed, are very valuable,
being mostly covered with timber, and if
sold after the completion of the road, the
proceeds would amount to very large sum.
The people of the State did not grant
these lands and the right of way with the
idea that they would be held unimproved
for long period. They we're promised
railroad as condition precedent to their
bestowal, and if the grantees are unable to
perform their obligations within reason
able time, the franchise should revert to
its original source, or be transferred to
other parties who possess the ability to use
it for their own and the public good.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16
AAe RAys1quc or Our Soldlefs...An
1mportant Circular.

with q view of rendering useful the
large experience of physicians who have
for three or four years been engaged in
the examination OF men for our armies.
circular has been issued from the medi.
CA bureau of the Provost Marshal Gen.
erals Office to surgeons of the Boards Of
Enrolment as follows:
Inc vostMarshal-Gene directs that
you carefully prepare, and forward to this Office
awlltten report giving, as the result of your
subjects: fA VIZ 'on'"ing
!. Your experience in the examination If
men Tor military service and number cyanir,eS
| as near as can be ascertained.
z General geographical description, III vonr
district, with prevalent diseases, and causes
conaucve thereto general character Of its in.
naOltante, their modes OF life and Occupations
g. Reasons why any particular diseases or
disabilities have disqualified greater ratio per
thousand from military services.
A. Your views In reference to the different
sections OF Paragraph So, Revised Regulations
Provost Marshal Generals Bureau, and what
changes yOn would recommend.
B: State in minute detail your method of ex-
amining men.
6. The number of men that can be physically
per day with accuracy.
Z Mention the frauds most to be guarded
against which are practlced by drafted and en-
rolled men to escape, and by substitutes and
recruits to enter the service, and any other OBJ
stacles you have had to contend with in the
discharge of your duties, and make any sug-
gestions as to the best method of avoiding or
overcoming these difficulties in the future.
8. What nationality presents the greatest
physical aptitude for military service.
8. Your experience as to the physical quail
tications Of the colored race for military SER
vice.
10. Your views as TO the operation of the en-
rolment law as 1t now exists, with recommend.
atoms and suggest rs in reference thereto.
The above queries are given as general
guide for the preparation of your report It is
not supposed that they include all points of in
terest and value to this Bureau, and you will
incorporate such other facts as you may con-
slider important as it is intended to publish
such portions of your report as may be of spe-
cial interest or value. This subject being one
of much importance the report should be care
fully prepared and forwarded as soon as prac-
ticable.
If not completed at the date of the termina-
ton OF your services as Surgeon of the Board
of Enrolment, please complete and forward 1t
as soon thereafter as convenient
The answers to these questions, when all
are collected, will form an exceedingly
valuable account of the physical character
istics of the American people. 1t will be
seen that the most interesting facts that
are brought to light will be printed for the
information of the medical profession and
Of the public.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16
Honorary Promotion.

In view of recent orders from the War
Department, directing that existing va
cancies in the line and staff shall not be
filled, Adjutant General PE1LER announces
that honorary commissions will be issued
whenever a vacancy may exist in any
Minnesota volunteer organization, upon
recommendation of the respective COM
handing officers, for gallantry and good
conduct.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16
Specie Payments.

Concerning the mischief and peril of continu.
ing the irredeemable paper currency which the
gigantic expenditures Of the war rendered In
evitable, leading German banker writes to
Jay Cooke as follows:
Now would persuade you to use your infiu-
ence with the Secretary Of the Treasury to open
to the public prospect of specie payments.
This need not be noW-but, perhaps on the
could resume much earlier; but sudden re-
sumption would entail (no doubD many calami-
ties on the merchants on your side. But the
opening of the mere prospect Of resumption
would strike terror into the souls of those
leeches of humanity, the dealers in gold and
the premium on it would fall to 20 per cent.
and probably lower: and the public, that great
self to be fooled. predict, and you will see,
that the United States paper money will be at
q premium before long, as it ought TO be for
its usefulness and convenience.
The sensible merchants will soon learn to ap
preciate it. But when peace is fully restored
on your side, then S" ii spring up such specula-
tions as the wor i mas never seen before. And
Notwithstanding your enormous wealth, 1t will
be of advantage 10 Tie United States to have
foreign capital invested for permanency in
their securities. Moreover, it would allow of
sending United States bonds over without loss.
and securing thus the balance of trade to the
United States. For, so long as your cotton
does not come regularly to market in Europe,
the remittance of these bonds makes consider
able item in your favor, and keeps exchange
below par, as it is at present tor gold rates.
The English. who are about the worst finan.
ciers and bankers Tin the Continental sense of
the term) know of anywhere, without ex-
actly seeing the danger for them, feel il spon-
taneously, and therefore decry your securities,
and the public here refrains from buying
them. But that would soon alter if the pros
pect of specie payments was only at distance
certain. Then you would see how Europeans
bpy
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16

The English papers are noting the heavy
emigration from the mining districts Of
that country to this, and recognizing it as
OF the nature Of public calamity. The
skilled and comparatively independent mi
ners of South Wales, where there are i'm
mense treasures Of iron, copper and coal,
are coming here in greater strength than
ever before. sit is beginning" says the
London Times, to be frequent occur
renee for forty or fifty hands to leave at
every payday from the principal iron and
coal works of the district" This ia the
most valuable class of emigrants that reach
our shores, and we may well be glad to
welcome them to free country.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16
minnesota Regiments in the Six.
tcenth Army Corps.

A letter from Demopolis, Alabama,
dated the 25th ult, states that at that time
the Sixth Minnesota was still at Mont
gomery; the Seventh at Selma; the Fifth
at Demopolis; the Ninth at Marion, Ala. /;
and the Tenth at Meridian, Miss. The
headquarters of the Second brigade, First
division, were at Demopolis, Brevet Brigs-
der General l. F. HUBBARD commanding 4:
and the headquarters OF the Third brigade,
Col. w. R. MARSHALL commanding, at
Selma. Col. T. F. MARSH, of the Ninth
Minnesota, was in command at Marion.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16
A Classical Portrait Of Gen. Grant.

The following liner from Homer's nliad,
felicitously sketch the salient traits OF our hon.
ored Lieutenant General. Seldom do we find
poetic fancies containing so much of prophetic
wisdom. The lines occur ii book II, '. $50,
Pope's Translation:
while to his neighbor each declares his
thought,
Ye Gods, what wonders has Ulysses wrought
VIVA. fruits his conduct and his courage yield !:
Great in the council, glorious in the field.
Generous he rises in the States defence
To curb the factous tongue OF insolence:
Sucn just examples on offenders shown.
Sedition silenced, AID assert the throne"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16
Trade with the South.

Although but little over two months
have elapsed since the surrender of LEES
army, the columns of the New York
Journal of Commerce contain abundant
evidence of the revival of trade with the
States recently ravaged by civil war. Sew
enty vessels, half of them powerful steam
ers, are advertised for various Southern
ports. Even before the war there was no
thing to compare will it SO far as relates
to steam craft.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-16

On June 1st, Gen. SHELLEY dispatched q
message to Gen. SULLY at Sioux City,
Iowa, and the answer to it was received
Monday-twelve days there and back.
The time made has never been excelled
but once, last summer.
The dispatch found Gen. SuILY ready to
start on his expedition, but delayed by
very heavy rains in that region.