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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-09-01
~ Mr., Perry who ia known thrOuchO

y Mr.. Perry who is known throughout
the State as a veteran in the party was
nominated by majority of l2 in vote Of
"a. This is larger proportionate MAORI
ty than is usually given in any well con-
tested canvass and it entities Mr.. Perry to
the whole vote Of his party.-J.fersonidn.
1t is begging the whole question to say
that Mr.. Perry had ~ majority. How did
he get this majority! Herein lies the gist
of the whole thing. We say by bribery.
by cheating. by getting up forged papers
Of caucuses never held, and the various
tricks used SO successfully in past times by
the old tricky politicians Of the Hunker
school. We say. also. and can prove it,
that majority Of the delegates elected to
the convention were elected to vote against
Mr.. Perry. Then. Bro. Bartlett. does it
follow because person gets small ma
jority. and gets it dishonesty. that the per-
son SO nominated. is entitled to the vote Of
whole party
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-09-01
The Lewiston Journal.

We accept Bro. Dingley's principles as arp'ics
Die to conventions in full, but when he comes to
state the facts as regardsshe convention held
here the ID inst, he misapprehends them, or mis-
takes them 4 thing he would not do Intentionally.
We are inclined to think he must have got his
understanding of the facts from the chairman of
the committee on credentials, who has been spend
ing some time in that locality. Now, Bro. Ding.
ley what good docs it do us, the party at large
to give partial or unfair sccount of the action
of that convention, or to draw differences which
the facts do not warrant
If Bro. Dingley will come on to tho ground
hear all sides, and examine into the whole mat
ter, pro and con, and will then say his statement
in his daily Of the I'D is far AMI true state.
mcnt, we will agree to give up all opposition, and
will also give in that VIC do not understand right
from wrong, and do not know what are the court
estes NJ Gust ,ms Of conventions in this county,
nor what arc the amenities that should obtain
ev en- among ordinary men.
We have become heartily sick of the attempt
Of outsiders to place a majority Of the Union men
in this county in the wrong,-an attempt made,
no doubt, at the instigation Of the very men in
this county who have done so much, and are nov
doing so much to make division and discord in
our ranks. Please lot US alone, or state the mat
e-s in dispute fairly. We expected some Of the
Bangor papers would he prejudiced against US,
because Bangor politicians entered into the can.
rass before the convention, and tho press must
'ustain its own men but We did not expect to
zee one. sided statement 10 the usually fair and
lblc Lewiston Jonrnui.
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CORRESPONDENCE.

FRIEND SAWYER Il have long beer
much interested in reading and hearing o
the Garden Of Eden. Of lie trees. it
fruits and it's inhabitants. have recently
been permitted to visit Eden, and to enjoy
a pleasant season in its Garden. fount
its soil to be Of the strongest Kind, and in
a very high state Of cultivation. The va
rious kinds Of garden vegetables. sush as
bcets, carrots, parsnips, turnips and cab
bagc, were having luxuriant growth, and
l was pleased to see there, the largest and
most promising bed of onions, that have
seen for many years. But the richest ar
ticle, and that, for which this garden Is
most celebrated, is the grape. l was de-
lighted in examining 10 less than six diff
fcrcnt kinds of the grape. The vines are
extending to great length, and large
portion of them, with favorable autumn)
promise a good yield. l remember that
the earth is the Lords, and the inlncss
thereof; but what shall | say of the pres
cnt occupant and dresser of this garden
] fear to speak of him, lest shall fail to
do him justice. He is one of the few ven
cradle men, who still survive of those who
formed the constitution of Maine. Mr..
Thomas is now in the seth year of his
age. He stands up before the young men
of this age, as a worthy example Of indus
try, patience and perseverance. He has a
well in his garden, from which. in this dry
time, he is accustomed to water it usually
at 3 o'clock in the morning. He then
milks his cows, and is careful to see that
everything is put in order for the day. be-
fore he takes his breakfast, after which,
he goes into the field, with all the ambition
that would be expected Of any man.
One thing more, must not fail to men
ton. The old gentleman showed me
willow tree in his door yard,that has grown
from chip-stick, which he happened to
stick down few inches in the moist earth.
AZ years ago; and the circumference Of it.
is now, measuring 4 feet from the ground)
Q feet and 10 inches. Our Pine Tree State
is also famous for its willows: and think
it also has produced the largest elm, that
is now found in New England. spent
very pleasant Sabbath with the people in
Eden. and preached to an interesting, in
telligent congregation. l hope We shall
soon hear Of their having, what they need,
an able and faithful preacher Of the gospel,
II. HAYES.
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BANGOR. Anr. Is. lS6.1.
HIRAM c. ESTES

''N''''.N' aug ~ iS'''
Editor Of the Etsmorh american
SIR:-As the Wig g. Courier of this
city has undertaken the job to cnsin-
ecr the politics of Hancock County, and
issues its cdict of accommodation against
all Cuion men who do not choose to cacklc
for and applaud everything which it deems
regular" have to say that the paper in
question does not represent the views aud
wishes of the candid. truthful and jus,
Union men Of this city.
The reliable men of the party disapprove
entirely of the course pursued by the
Wing q. Courier in meddling with matters
with which the Union men of Hancock arc
the best judges. They think it is time
that the Office holders league should be
broken up, especially when they are found
acting in CONCERT with the copperheads of
Ellsworth and Bangor to fost upon tac
people of Hancock County an Objectionable
officer.
Prominent men, belonging to the Union
party in Bangor, make public boast that
tro hundred: eopperheads in Ellsworth
alone will vote for Perry. What more
do the loyal voters Of Hancock want to
determine their action on election dayl
FAIR PLAY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-09-01

MORE Truth THAN PoETRY.-Th Boz
ton Herald, in the course of an article on
Public Men and the Press" in which it
deprccates the practice of the latter in
writing the former into nOtOrlety and posi-
ton, says of a numerous class Of our pub
lie men:
Small men, who are unfit for the posi-
tons they hold, or to which they aspire,
are successful oftentimes through the infu-
ence of the press. The press have not
rightfully estimated their own true position
dignity and responsibility to the public
Why is this J 1t is because partizan jour
mails toady to public men who belong to
their party and puff and publish what they
say. Few hear what these public men
say. hut thousands read it when published
in the newspapers with eulogistic comments
about the Hon. gentlemen, the eloquent
orator, his great power. his splendid eloeu-
ton, his great wit. his happy retort. his
mastery handling of the subject, &c. which
nine cases out of ten is all CANNON.
There is not an editor OF daily paper
in Boston who does not write more every
day of his life than is contained in one Of
the speeches OF these men. who are made
great by the brains of others. II a news
paper publishes an article which conflicts
with the theory of these great men, they
are indignant, aud go about abusing the
editor in public and in private, although
the editor aforesaid may have refrained
from exposing some of their little indiscre-
ton at their particular request. This is
all the fault Of the press, and should be
discontinued The press should respect
itself, and not allow these selfish, cold
blo0ded politicians to Use it in the way
they 10.
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a. w p SIMPSON County
GEO. ". COOLING, Scommi,,co
Ellsworth, Aug. 80, 1855.


UPLAND Aug -.
M&ssRs. EnlroEs :-Ttc body OF Henry
Townsend was found early Sunday morn
ing lying in grove near this village, on
his fathers farm, near pathway leading
to boat-landing.
A discharged pistol-a bullet hole in
the brcast-,ogeth.r with recent circum.
stances Of apparent alteration of mind,
plainly indicate sei.destruction.
Young Townsend was about 20 years
Of age, Of quiet and retiring habits, a
member Of the Methodist Church, and
re'pec,ably connected was an only broth.
er Of LIST 1t. WIN. e. Townsend, Go. A,
l4th Rcg't Me. Vols.
Some two weeks since. as he had before
done, he left home without advising his
parents Of his intentions. and was seen
returning Saturday evening, but did no,
visit his home. The report of the pistol
WIS heard abont q o'clock L. NJ, but
ELECTED no attention. Yours, truly,
A. =. EMERSON.
Il Wing.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-09-01
BrCKsroRT. Aug. 81. 1865.

Mr.. EDITOR At a meeting Of Union
men held at Ellsworth the 10Th inst. my
name was placed before the voters Of the
County as a Candidate for the Treasury
ship.
The present incumbent has always been
a faithful, staunch and deserving Union
man. and being DESTROYS of his reelection
| hereby withdraw my name as a candi-
date for the office of Treasurer of Hancock
County.
In Withdrawing do not wish it to be
understood that | endorse all the doings of
the Convention of the I'd inst, but feel
myself at liberty to act as think proper
in reference 10 the nominations Of that
Convention.
Yours &C..
WM. MONTGOMERY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-09-01

rvrAt meeting Of large number Of
the respectable and influential members Of
the Union Party. held at Ellsworth the
18th inst. for consultation upon the state
Of Hancock County Politics. my name was
suggested as an Independent Union candi-
date for the Office Of Clerk OF the Courts,
in opposition to the nominee of the convcn-
ton Of Aug. I'd, who has held the place
so long that change was deemed proper !;
it being claimed also that it was the duty
of all who cared for the success of the
Union Party to have selected candidate
acceptable to all and that it was neither
proper nor right for any faction to persist
in the nomination Of an Objectionable can
didate against the earnest circumstances
of large and respectable portion Of the
party. Having sometime since offered to
withdraw if the opposing Union candidate
would that another candidate might be Sc
lected. who would be acceptable to the
party as a whole, and thus secure harmony,
and the offer being rejccted.and two union
candidates remaining in the field, they de-
feat each other and endanger the party;
and for myself. being unsclfish rs regards
office. and having in no way acted unfair
ly, or used money as means, for the pur
pose of obtaining nomination, and will
ing to sacrifice pride for the welfare Of the
Union party; and not willing to aid in any
way the election Of n single one Of those
who have sympathzcd with the late slave
holders rebellion, tor the suppressing of
which did all could both in aud out Of
the army | most respectfully ask leave to
withdraw my name. as n candidate for the
office of Clerk of the Courts for Hancock
County; and request that no votes he given
me for that office at the coming election.
In offering this withdrawal earnestly pro-
test against the las think) unfair action
of the convention Of Aug. ID, and thank
the many friends (whO | claim to be ma
jority Of the Union voters Of the County,
who firmly supported me at the caucuses.
at the conventions. and who, have no
doubt, would have continued their support
at the approaching election.
| believe am consistent with my prin-
ciples in withdrawing-not tn aid in the
triumph Of the regular nominee hut to
do my part toward preventing the breaking
up Of the Union party in our county II
Hoping my action will meet the approval
of the Union voters of the county hereby
withdraw. w. f.. HApLocK.
Bucksport, Aug. 90, 1865.
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"The Great Polar Basin"

One Of the Arctic explorers, an English
man. we think, says there is, above the
latitude OF Il :. a great basin. or ocean,
free of ice, in which navigation is practical
BILE. We think our neighbors Of the Wig
must have been bathing in this Polar sea
just before inditing that short paragraph
declining to publish an article in reply to
one published the 22d inst. We have seen
nothing SO cool, nor have read nothing go
cha:mingly innocent, for many day. We
always supposed that Bro. Wheeler was a
bit of way, but believing that he is away
Just now, We can't conceive who does up
such naire paragraphs as that in saturda! :,
issue. Only think Of the complaisancc OF
the writer, Let us state the case:
The Wig publishes communication
full Of false statements as regards our
county convention.and false charges against
some of the best men in the party. 1t
voluntarily does this. 1t aggravatcs our
troubles and exaspcrates Union men. An
eyewitness writes calm statement of the
doinss of the convention, and refntcs some
Of the Misrepresentation Of its corresponds
ent. and asks it to publish it, - that the
antidote could have as wide range as the
poison. and this writer.-wc don't believe
it WAS the responsible cditor,-says "wt
can't publish, reasons for boiling" IL
there anything cooler this eide Of tn.
Great Polar Basin" save and excepting
the ayerment of the writer that '.hc is dis
interested !" The fairness of the Dutcl
Justice who didn't want to hear only one
side, has been parallel.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-09-01

BRO. Sawyer may feel personally
hurt at the action Of the Convention in re-
jecting him as delegate from the town
ship that he claimed to represent, but we
feel at liberty to urge upon the Union yO-
tiers of Hancock County that better rea-
sons should be given before they shall al
low themselves to be drawn away from the
support Of their regularly nominated can
didates.-JefersOnian.
We wish the Je6trsoniau would not
place us in false position. If it cannot
let us alone, will it please state the diff
culties as they exist, and the causes for
them plainly! Such course will entitle
it to give advice, and to be heard. Let US
briefly re-state one of the reasons why the
Union voters complain, not we personally:
LIST. We don't feel personally hurt" in
being ruled out of the convention, but we do
know that We can't have harmony in the
party, nor have our nominations sustained,
if member Of the nominating convention,
any member, is rejected contrary to uniform
usage, to justice, to right, and that rcjec-
ton is comprised by allowing men to vote
who have no more right to vote than the
King of Dahomy; and the member is thus
unfairly rejected, because he will not vote
as a few dishonest politicians wish. Should
the delegate of No. 10 have been exclud-
ed, merely because if continuing a men,
Der he might vote this or that way! One
of the delegates voting against US, said
that we had as good right in the conven-
ton as he had. Now there is very little
that is personal to us in this; and the
question is not whether we, personally
would be grieved or pleased at the action
Of the convention in this particular case,
but whether it was honest to the party, to
the town distrancbscd, and the eonyen
ton,
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JERICHO, VT, Aug, 81 1865.

FRIrSp SAWYER by the american
of last week see mention made of early
Tomatoes, but | think can beat them.
From my vines l picked the first ripe
tomato, this year. the 29tl, day of July.
1t weighed twelve and half ounces. On
the 10Th of this month picked one that
weighed nineteen ounces.
The variety is large Red Tomato,
which raise. Not because it is particularly
early. hut because of its largeness and
richness.
This place is in about the same latitude
as Ellsworth, and on an elevation of 6l0
feet above the level of the sea. II YOU
can take Il trip this way this season, !
would like TO give You taste of these
Tomatoes. a sight of Vermon,s DIARIES and
horses. and go with you to Mt. Mansfield,
which is only ten miles distant.
| am, very truly. yours,
HIRAM C.. ESTES.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-09-01

EyHow long has the Bangor Democra.
been the official organ Of the Collector OF
Customs of Frenchman's Bay! Marcel
lus must be gratiGed to see his labors low
ingly appreciated in such quarters, and also
to have such a faithful carrier boy in Ellis
worth.
Here hfs our sovereign lord the king,
Whose ord no man relies on;
lie never says funny thing
Nor ever does a wise one,
Quotes rs. i. W." as he delivers the bun
die. Let us guess out the application.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-09-01

to being thus NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. vii.
lingly or unwillingly-rulcd and govern.
ed by this County Clique" whose mot.
to seems to be ito rule or ruin. Now
you have an opportunity offered you to
break down the detestable machine, and
save the party from the utter demolition
to which the +" clique would rush it
Will you accept the opportunity +? l
know you will. A DELEGATE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-09-01
TyOur brother Of the Ellsworth Amt

EY-Our brother Of the Ellsworth Amert-
can charges us untruly with ''interfering in
Hancock County politics " We have not
interfered. We said nothing until all the
nominations rcre made-and we now say n
word only in favor of sustaining the vital
principle Of adherence to regular nomina-
sions. Men are nothing with us. Princi-
pies must he maintained, or the party will
miserahly fai .-IIhg.
The fear is. that it is the election of Mr.
Perry which will cause the party to misera-
bly, fail,not his defeat To keep him in Office
is to perpetuate our troubles. Next year
we cannot afford to contend with the. Bour-
bon Dynasty which has ruled here, and
which means to do so, or ruin the party.
because there will be officers to be elected
that we cannot afford to lose. This year
we could have settled up all our little diff
culties, and on right basis, and should
have done so, had not our Bangor guard
ans undertaken to interfere in the matter.
The Whig is not entirely pure in this mat
ter. If it did not interfere before the
nominations, it roluntarity published af-
forwards ISLANDERS Of some of the Oldest
and best men in the party and county, and
refused to publish reply. 1t also volun-
teered to give an opinion On one point.that
an important one. when its opinion was
contrary to all usage in this county. 1t
was not satisfied. to advise US to support
regular nominations, but it must JUSTIFY
the doings Of the convention.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-09-01
Ellsworth. Tuesday. Sent. s,h.

-tnr 4eoo ~ ftpy nntily tue Notefe
oil Hancock Cavuty - meet at
Ellsworth. Tuesday, Sept. 3th,
at 10 cclock, A NJ Tor the purpose Of noniininat.
ing one or murc County Officers to be supported
by them at the next election.
A full attendance is desired; and yon, Cnm
mittce beg leave 10 express the hope that each
and every town in the County will be represented
by one or more Delegates.
The unfair and dishOhorable action If the late
County Convention the sudden Affection and in
timacy which snme OF the nominees of that C,n
sention sh1 towards the Copporhead party tho
d,te mlnation of suudry officials 10 thwart the
pe Ile and to rule OF tuin tho sing nlir aud I'M
preccdented Of ths withdrawal Of
two OF our friends, Mr.. Montgomery and Col.
ilsdlocS. after once accepting nomination and
above all, the 'ast growing distrust and hostility
Of a large portion of the Union voters az the
County to tn. present political leaders. are the
Only reasons. (,nd We believe they are sufficiently
which have led II. to issue this lato chill At this
late day.
cy,
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Convention Of Union Voters

The Undersigned, chosen County Committee
at meeting OF uui"n Citizens, held a. Ellsworth
Aug. 18th, ls65. ,reby notiiy the Union Voters
oil Hancock Cavuty - meet at
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-10-04
F0B'T y. FLE1IING. 9. 8 "
ATTACHMENT

W z 20 aJ-.seao * = horgcy, VS. L. (. -Earisul.
TIE Plaintiff, o. AFFIDAvIT. LAYS TIE De-
! PENDANT is iusbr-a ~ him and -lE-oEds that TIE
ordinary Fsec-Es cannot bs EeTvsl lcn him. having obtained
-.lz slaEleE sEsinsE Lse ----o Cf The defendant
r-.L--ll, E,f-6 J. IaTEsclal J-g.-5 -- Esls
Ts,s--1 ~ md hI having Been T-3 ca Es
ordered Is said JGsg.-c shat Tho lasL1-L; appear
la-e -l ~ a otlo in Jc=-a county, OF Gas sfh day q
lSlcLs- LsE3, WI Dc proceeded with pnTc- Il is fur
-l5 ordered h.s ngcg b published f1 E2El --r,sv1
-E-E- Er ErcwlloT'E Wis.
80 LlNALHkE LAEEANE-E J. z
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ATTACHMENT.
AIIAtdMEIS =
DuviG Heart S.. Calvin Hatfield.
-----.-- -. ~ sVF-rT

David Hear, S.. Calvin Hatfield.
THE PLAINTIFF. On AFFIDAVIT,
saws the defendant -iaiu.-l 20 him, anu abscoHds or
ccrcsa himself ordinary process Of law cannot be
rvcd upon him attachment having been issued and
turned ordered that publication Be made fer
weeks Browulos Wing requiring said DE-
appear before my once in Jackgooro on the
day March 1885, make his defense il s suit OF the
rsp1s.4ts JAS A. vAIsHAN J. p.
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ATTACHMENT.


~ this aarnE lha s1iaayt o. plaintiff that
Tie Defendant the ordinary process Law
-uot served uPcn him and having obtained original
against hJ q the defendant ana the
havls I-vI his property L s ordered that publoe
made successive weeks BrowIows Wing,
1l7ll defendant BpPezr before ne, NY house
District q JsCrs-I -C1L:y, tha Sth day ofOC
s5-- 1865 E1f defend sEit tie viii DO et fr
herring and IL slaen- made anal a 20 hin.
sr-.g.S-s Ell Z. RRAINWATFF J. =.
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ATTACHMENT.

Es7 Fsss, L5-s- q Cl-1-sss Der ds;' .s F4.s - -e
III PLAINTIFF. ON AFFIDAVIT. SAYS TIRE DE-
PENDANTS Indebted him, SLt sl=CgLl- The
ay process cannot bv served upon them having GRAINED
lal attachment @giht the Of tL5 Sefude1F
-GH BE Before J Il isAElgre, Juslic Tia Peace for
>e lltE, and chs having bs-n levied pro
s-y 10 Is ORDERED ty 5i justice shat the defendant appear
before -n - .s -1hs u Messy creek .Lr leh Octchsr
E- 10 D; R3ii Be proceeded with paric further
q a -lt ils notice h Published for four sucg7 weeks
- brcEl--"- w MS JAS r. aSHMpEE,. !. T.
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Attachment,
t5sa.oa Gross vz. Rcdiz sZa,z

|--a- % II|-s v EE|Il ol.---
SUIT commenced by original Attachment
~ Lto-e ard Il appearing that said defendant
q ile State OF Tennessee Il pub
.uatlu uEss four successive Browaow's
WlF yluE Bs5d defendant appear bCoT my Office
JF District q 6-ctt county Tenn 3i
{, -ccJe- lgs s1d plead GezT SID cause viii
81 le-rI1- Ta--C-
s-Ts--1 DENNIS TRAMHEL. =. P.
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ATTACHMENT.

Lewis S;anEu rs. Samuel Bard
SUIT COMMENCED BY ORIGINAL
- attachment before ne and it appearing that said
defendant Samuel Baird nonTesda Of the State Of Ten
Il ordered by that publication &c Iasde FOR four
successive weeks In Browgs Wing, requiring said defendant
sppeaT before ny 0Cs in the eth Civil District OF
county, Tenn sd day Of October 1865 and plead
igmuT, said VIII De set for hearing paTtc
rsulS-9ts DENNIS TRAMMELL. J. 7.