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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11

y At the recent reception of Gen. Grant
in Augusta, Governor Cony welcomed him
in the following neat speech:
GENERAL affords me great pleasure Ia
take you by the hand and thank you for this
deviation from tho contemplated line Of your
journey. affording an opportunity to many oil
your countrymon to see the man to whom the
country owes 80 much. who otherwise would
never enioy that signal pleasure. Am aware
that public receptions are Of all things the
most irksome, hut the thronging thousands
who beset your path do 80 with hearts full Of
gratitude for your most transcendent services
to our common country, which will be 70.
ccivcd by you in the same spirit in which II
is offered.
General-I welcome you to the Capital Of
Maine; State almost surrounded by the
possessions of the only power with whom
our country 10 likely to como in unpleasant
contact. the danger Of which, thank God,
you, sir. have postponed for an indefinite
period. $50.
Ihopc, sir, that we may DO able to render
your very brief visit among rs 80 agreeable
that hereafter Il may be among your pleasant
recollections.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11
Biddeford High School.

The annual examination Of this school took
place on Thursday, the Sd inst, at the High
School room. The school has been under the
instruction of Mr.. Edward NJ. Parker, Prin.
cipal, and Miss Elizabeth Gordon, assistant,
during the past year. The examination was
a very satisfactory one, and reflected much
credit upon the management of the school
under it's accomplished teachers.
A marked improvement was observable
since the former examination, in some Of the
classes; especially was this noticed in the
classes in Latin. The general spirit and tone
of the school appeared to be good, and its
discipline of q higher character than at for
mer examinations.
On tho following day the exercises Of the
graduating class took place at the City Hall.
This wasa new thing in respectto this school,
and very interesting. The declamations OF
the boys were Of high order. The read
ings and compositions Of pupils show careful
training and good scholarship.
We hope the school will continue to pros
per in future us it has in the past, under its
able and efficient teachers. O.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11

e The Washington correspondent Of the
Boston Journal says that reports are daily
received at the Bureau of Freedmen's Affair.
of outages perpetrated upon the freedmen
by their former owners who. residing ut a
distance from our military posts. still main.
tain them under slave rule, aaTavated by a
determination to make the most Of colorvd
people before the authorities can successfully
interfere in their behalf. As an illustration
a case has just occurred IN Stafford County,
Virginia, in which man named Allsop,
threatened his servants with death # they
astempta to leave him, and arnins himself,
deiied the agents Of the Freedmen's Bureau
to interfere. A military guard was promptly
sent to Allsop's house, and after considerable
difficulty rescued some Of tho negroes. but
was prevented from going after Others Of the
same family, hired out in the ncighborhood,
by intelligence that On ambush had been pre-
pared to waylay the guard il il made an ut
tempt in that direction. Tho release Of the
others, however, is only temporarily delayed.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11
FOR GOVERNOR,
SAMUEL CON Y,
or AUGUSTA.
State Convention.

Six hundred and eishty.three delegates
were present at the State Convention held in
Portland yesterday. Our present able Chief
Magistrate was re-nominated on the first
ballot, there being only few scattering
votes. The nomination was made unani.
nous amidst much enthusiasm. Hon. John
A. Peters, Of BAgor, the present Attorney
General. was made President Of the Conven-
ton. The resolutions which will be given
next week, being received too late for thin
issue. endorse the Administration Of Prcsi'
dent johnson and declare in favor Of making
loyalty and intelligence the only test of sui
irase. Particulars hereafter.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11

II Dispatches from Raleigh, North Caro-
lima, say that parties arriving there from diff
ierent parts Of the State say there is great
change in tho conduct of the late rebel sol
diers. Their complete submission and gooi
intentions to the Government for the first few
weeks alter the collapse Of the rebellion
challenged the admiration Of all loyal men
but since the wholesale display Of clemency
to rebel leaders of wealth and influence, thi,
traitorous and arrogant class have poisoned
the mindso of these soldiers against the Union
and are now organizing them for political
conflict with the Government and a wa,
against Uuion men and negroes. They are
having everything their own way, and desig.
mating delegates to the convention to which
they expect soon to be called. Unless the
Government interferes and excludes these
leaders from participating in this body, true
Union men will have nothing to do with its
deliberations, which they claim will result in
farce and ruin all associated with it.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11
Increase Of Crime.

The papers from all parts OF the country
contain fearful accounts Of the preparation
Of crime. Murders and rapes are 50 nuner-
Gus that we have failed to keep track Of
them, while we have recorded but few Of
those known to have been committed. Crime
seems tn he holding high carnival, while it is
not confined alone to cities. Ii requires no
very acute perception to discover the cause OF
this reign Of terror. No country can carry
On war without suH-ring the train Of evils
which always follow tits dirciul Influences,
its demoralizing tendencies, and the evil ef-
fscts which always follow the looscning Of
that strong discipline which military laws
impose.
But those evils would soon abatc, and the
disease generated by war would soon cease,
were il not for that monster enemy to the
race-Rum. Ii lies ut the bottom Of all
these accounts OF detestable and horrible
crimes. Il is u greater enemy to the return
cd soldier than rebel bullets. They fought
the enemies OF their country, but many OF
them cannot fight the enemy to themselves.
Sat free from severe restraint, many brave
soldiers when in front Of the cnemy's guns,
fall into the ambuscadc Of fends who await
them at homo, and fired with rum, and with
the careless regard for life which war always
engcndcrs, crime is increasing. Let it not
In understood that all the present record Of
crime finds returned soldiers as the perpetra
tors. Perhaps not half are thus to be &c
counted for, bu. it can in every instance be
charged to run.
Tho friends Of law and order, Of temper
anoe and reform, have gigantic work to do.
There is an imperative demand upon their
most active exertions, and the necessity is
upon every one Of us. We cannot shirk OF
cvade our responsibility. The axe should be
laid to the root Of the tree. We beseech
the friends Of temperance to take instant
and active measures to stay the reign Of ter
rOr
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11

81 At Greenwich. CT, party Of roughs
went to the house Of ono Davenport (colOred)
TO mob him because he had married an Irish
girl, Boosting that tho "white wcnch" should
be ridden on rail. SC. They were prompt.
" met by the mother OF Davenport who
fred two blank shots across their bows In
revenue cutter style; when this did not dis
pcr,o the gang, she fred solid shot. which
instantly killed Carr, their leader and re-
turned soldier. The rudians immediately
saw the point and left. Verdict OF tho cor
~oers ;ury- iustifiablc homicide.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11
The County Convention.

Tn. Cory.n,;o, wh;ch !. N r,set NJ AL
-. TT. n, =, -. e..m ~,
~,
o''e"' ca'.' VIII CHOOSE 'or. e'n''aa'e' NJ TUT
oeP'e"''r e'cc''o" 'n'ec eena'o'S' 0o"n'y
Treasurer and one county Commissioner.
The names OF several gentlemen are prom'-
n'ntiy mentioned in connection with the
several o'hces' FOR the Western District
We hear Tor Senators those OF Nathaniel
Hobbs, OF North Berwick, James NJ. Stone,
OF Kennebunk, and Z. II. Jewett, OF South
berwick (pre-ent Senator); Tor the North
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11

NroRo SurrsAoE.-Spcaking upon the
question Of negro suffrage, the New York
Tribune defines our position when 1t says
"Prescribo and enforce whatever moral OF
intellectual. literary or pecuniary qualifica'
lions you will, 80 that they apply to blacks
and whites alike. and We are content. Say
that voter must read and write, and VIC m.
sent. provided you don't make Il crimo to
teach him. Say that no mus. pay tax, OF
be householder, or whatever Of this sori
you will, provided you don't insist that he
must have what Is called white skin"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11

n Gen. Cox [of Ohiol is negro suffrage
man. Gen. Sherman is not, but considers
him good General, and very unwise to give
up his Genealship for o Governorship.
That's so. Are any Of the Amen League
men ever choked by the uttcrance OF their
falsehoods ?-Saco Democrat.
Perhaps SO, but the Democrat is not BY it'
own. They arc swallowed by their author
us easily US Hairs sugar-ooated death and do
struction pills. With its usual accuracy our
neighbor says. "Gen. Cox is negro suffrage
man." As the General is opposed to negro
suffrage, we do not SEQ tho point!
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11

II From the measre and scattering re-
turns from tho Tennessee and Kentucky cleo
tions, it is at present adviccs impossible to
determine the general result. Il seems to be
conceded that Horace Maynard Of tho for.
msr, and Gen. Rosseau Of the Litter, are
elected to Congress-both ,horough.going
Republicans. From the medley returns We
can make out nothing moro. although |. now
looks as though both States may BE- about
equally divided.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11

81 The following resolutions are printed
rs genuine. and are said to lave been adopt
ed by the inhabitants of Dooly County. Ga.
assembled in mass meeting, to signify their
acquicscence in reconstruction
Whereas, We have for four years most
bravely and calamity contendcd for our rights
with the United States and whercaS, we
have been overpowcrcd by numbers
Resolved, That We will, for the present,
submit to the Constitution OF tho United
States, and all laws in accordance with the
same. ,,
Resolved, That we will put down Nil VA.
grancy and crime, especially among the
lack population. .
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11

81 A poor and simple old French woman
who had subsisted chiefly by begging cold
victuals. died a few days ago in watcrville.
On her death.bcd, appearing restless. sho was
asked II she wanted anything. She replied,
"Only one thing hereto be buried in clean
white dress" Her last woris, when asked
what she hoped for tho future. wcrc. Good
warm breakfast!' Mr.. Percival provided -
"clean white drces" at the expense Of the
town. and the old bcggar has Como to her
"ecod warm breakfast" with tho Father Of
incrcics. Wateruiiic Mail.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11

HoRRIBLE the town Of Manchester
CT. on Tuesday night Of last week, Mrs
Benjamin Starkwcathcr and her daughter
Harriet, aged IA years, were murdered ia
their bed with an axe and afterwards repeat.
eddy stabbed with butcher kniio. by tho sor
and brother, Albert S.arkweather. aged q
years. The wretch Is neither insane nor idi'
otto, but says ho did the deed to get abou,
$500 in tho drawer, to enable him to marry
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11

special attention is called to tho notice IN
our advertising columns, Of the Bates Sem
mary and Latin School. at Lewiston. IL Is
an institution ovcry way worthy the attcn.
tion Of tho pooplo Of the State.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11

Il is estimated at the Frcedman's Bureau
that at least forty thousand freedmen have
learoed to read and write since the rebellion
broke out.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11

We have received two numbers of new
monthly, published in Philadelphia. and
called the Soldiers Casket. The object and
scope of the publication are good and merito'
rious. We have not had time to examine
the work rs we intend to.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11

We have received from II. Newell. ia
Arch street, Phila., several stereoscopic
views Of the justly famed Union Volunteer
Saloon. both inside and outside. They are
very interesting. and doubly 30 to every re-
turned soldier who has partaken. OF its noble
inequalities. There are six of them which
may bo obtained through the mail by nd
dressing as above. .l.a .f
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11
BIDDEFORD,
Kew Publications.

GRKzLxYs HIsrosY or RnK WAR.-We
wish to call the attention Of our readers to
Horace Greeleys flistory Of the great Rebel
lion. the Gnt volume OF which is already
published. Its to bs completed In two vol.
umes, the ID and last to 30 Issued next Octo-
Der. Mr.. Blake. the agent for this county,
Is already at work with his subscription list,
and will. during this Fall, visit all tho towns
in York County.
We consider this tho best history Of the
war which has been written, and We do not
believe any other man can produce similar
history TO cqpal it,. Horace Greeley stands
prominent among the leading men Of this
country, occupying tho very position needful
for a true history. His 40 years public
life, his intimate acquaintance with pub
lie men both North and South, his facilities
for obtaining materials for his great work.
his long experience as a journalist, enables
him to comprehend tho public needs Cor.
tainly no other man could be found 10 pecu.
liarly adapted to assume the historians
duties. We cordially commend u to tho
patriotic, Intelligent citizens Of this county.
Il Is printed In the best style Of tho art.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11

TmR LITTLE CoRPoRAL.-Such is tho title
of a neatly executed sheet lying before US.
II is designed for young persons, and in mn
editorial says, "We intend that tho whole
spirit Of the Corporal shall tend to lead its
readers to love truth. purity, and goodness
for their own sake" We have examined the
Lite Corporal. and think he will DO good
soldier il tho cause Of education. May sue
cess attend it. So" 't
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11
Caucus Notice.

The Union voters Of Dayton notified to hold caucus
ut the Clark schoolhouse In Dayton oo TUESDAY, Aug
l5th at O'Clock r. NJ 10 choose delegates 10 send 10 the
county convention 20 he holden at Aifrei Aug. lIth
Per orler of Con.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-11
Union County Couv.ntion.

Tho citiscns q the County q York Who support the
preseut National and State Admintrztons Invited to
sei delegates Convention to be held the Town Hall
Va Aied, THURSDAY, August lIth, lssA as l0oclock
A. ~, br The purpose q nominating candidates foe three
senator's, County frssurer and County Commissioner and
10 transact such other business may proIsriy i-
fe the Convention Each city anil AMI Town win he
titled 10 delegate for its corporation aI delegate
for each forty votes cast Cor the union candidate Gov
in 1854 and delegate Coz fraction u - above
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-07-13
OrFIcK-South side Public Square, Cocins5
ton, Indiana.

rlNHE Company holds by lease, and IN fee, abou
\ twenty thousand Of The most select Goa
lands in Western ludana bordering both sides of the
Wabash river. Maps Of these lands may be the
WA Dale No Is Park Place, n. City, At the Office OF
Hon ]. X. Cofroth, Huntington, indiana, and at the
Office Of Roach Mcdonald, Ind snapolis-
A reference TO the report Of the Son. David Dale
Owen late State Geologist will show that these lands
are situate in the midst Of the finest coal fields The
mineral eubsta css.
Nearthe mouth OF Coal Greek where the Company has
large quantities lands salt water has been discovered
equal in qualify to the answha This wafer was pro-
cured some 35 years ago by boring soon after the On
ondaga salt finding its way down the wabash and Erie
Canal Mr. Thomas the proprietor, finding himself
able to compete with it, abandoned tue manufacture. In
his boring he encountered that which recently dis
closed facts prosst have been Coal oil
Thoe lands all lie IA close pr"x nifty the Wabash
and Erie anal some 81 them upon it, banks
Mr.. John ncManomy, the business agent OF the
psny Las retu, ned from tour Of observation the OIL
regions OF rennsy vans cen In Ell hat the lands leased
by tne company in Fountain and srse counties, has
as the gen formation OF the country and the
surface n dcaions present themselves stcng analogy
in the oil and mineral substances found French
Creek PENNSYLVANIA, where the greatest quantity and
the most valuable OIL IL found Mr. McAanomy has pur
chased for the company the mot approved machinery
with all the fixtures for opeT aiion pre-
p4riag " III experiences ~orsmen the speedy develop
mem Of the hidden treasure Of the lands the company
All the ndices Of coal oil, found a. local ties where
has proc ured. strongly marked in various To-
cates Of the lands OF the Company Afordlng ever,
necessary TO make any other reference
Of the lands than the rpor and map referred TO
aloe 900 Of the stock being 00 shares il propose,
by the company 10 be offered in the market At nhsl
it. par value being SIS per share. for the purpose
aiding the Company in a speedy development Of tho
lands spr25-dSvtf
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-07-13
Telegraphic Dispatches
ssro.r.p s1r~s--l, rOsrzs sAhr.r.rs .ssursl.
MIDNIGHr REPORT.
rsr Morning .cpest see Ftrss Page.
GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA
RIDGE MORRIS APPOINTED.
BRECKENRIDGE GONE TO EUROPE.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE TO CONGRESS-.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
EMIGRATION TO BRAZIL.
tA4t ,------------0E 81
&c. &C. Ac. Ac.. Ac.
BRECKENRIDGE GONE TO EUROPE.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE TO CONGRESS-,
LATER FROM EUROPE.
EMIGRATION TO BRAZIL
&c. &C. Ac. Ac.. Ac.



Nav YoRx. July - The Persia, from Liy.
erpool Oh the. lst. aud Queenstown on the %.
has srfived, bringing two days later news.
Another lake has been discovered In Central
Africa. from whence the Nile issues
The total amount Of coin ia the Bank of
France is larger than for several years
The failure Of negotiations between Italy and
the Pope are absolutely broken OF. The Aus
TRAN Minister nj Rome il charged with activity
In preventing all understanding
IL i. reported that negotiations between Rome
and Mexico are still progressing
Cholera in Alexandra is represented with
rather less alarm.
Final arrangements on the Great Eastern were
being pushed forward a, More 20 the utmost.
She will be ready for ses in few days but is
July.
The shore end of the cable would be laid at
Valenta on the 10Th. ready for the Great Eas-
tern, Absolutely none but those connected with
the laying OF the cable will be permitted to sail
on the Great Eastern. Signals we're daily sent
through the entire cable. The insulstions, &c /,
were pronounced almost absolutely perfect A
message Of four words occupied minute and
quarter but double this speed is ex pected from
new instruments.
Parliament proceedings mainly formal
Sir Charles Wood made an Indian financial
statement in the House OF Commons, showing a
continued advance in the prosperity of India.
Ii is said that Govern ment assistance towards
cotton growing is attended with great success.
Electioneerng addresses. by candidates for
Parlis ment. abound Mr. Bright, in An address
to his constituents In Birmingh IN, denounces
the present Parliament and Government for ne
electng the reform question, and hopes for tri-
umph in the next.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-07-13

ExKcvrivs DrrArrnKsg orsIxpiAsA.
orSicE Omar OF OapxAxcr.
So Indianapolis, ISp, july !. lc65

0Frtts Nn*AF ~ OnuNAkCE. >
80 lsDiAsspoLrs. isp, July sIe65N
[oiscuLAR
la order 70 carry on, the provisions of Gen.
eral Order, No I dated Adjusan. Generals o..
Zee. Indianapolis. Indians, June 27th. the fol.
loving regulations are HEREBY established:
Commanding officers Of companies, and
such other officers of organizations OF the Ind
ana Legion as have been OF are about 10 be al
bapded. will at once collect ell ordnance aud ord
nance stores appertaining TO their respe ii, .
commands. and bold the sane 10 readiness 70 he
received by officers dispatched from this Office
for that purpose.
III Commanding officers of such com On nies
as may retain thef organizations sill have an
inventory taken OF all ordusnce stores on band
which inventory must shov the kind and ouan.
ti,v on hand. the amount and condition OF the
same. whether servicesbls OF damaged Que
copy Of this inventory, cert6ed 90 as sorrect b,
the commanding officer. will be Forwarded with
out delay TO this Office.
Ill All persons who NAV AZ any time have
been responsible for ordnance and ordnance
stores, as officers Of The Indiana State Militia
will make return 70 this ofice. showing the
amount on hand Of stores ander their charge.
how they came into their possession. aud what
disposition they hays made OF the same
Nv All officers Of organic itious of the Indian
Legion rensiuing in the service. who are re.
sponsiDle for ordnance and ordnance stores, will
send quarterly returns TO this Ohhce, showing the
kind aod quantity OF suchlstorss received. issued
aud remaining on hand. al tlr a.n
V. Blank forms, &c will be furnished on ap.
plication NJ this Office.
BY order Of The Governor. ell8ol
II Srrsn,
fs-6l COL aud Chief OF Ordnance Of iediana.