Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-07-14
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await the approval of the Executive.
A public meeting was lately held at
Mariana, to Initiate measures for the res
toration of Florida to the Union. No
delegation has yet appeared i'll Washing
tou upon the subject.
The trial of Mary Harris for killing A
j Burroughs, Treasury clerk, was render
ed additionally interesting to-day, by the
production of large number of lovc-let-
tiers, dated as tar back as November, 1883,
addressed by the deceased to the accused
The defense produced them TO lay the
foundation of plea Of insanity.
Major General Sicklcs has returned to
Washington from his South American
mission. The rumors that he was sent tn
negotiate for the colonization Of emanci-
pated negroes, are set at rest by his otlici-
al report. When the time comes for the
practical enforcement Of the Monroe
Doctrine, the successful result Of this im-
portant mission will be known.
Mr.. Ford week ago advertised that he
would tonight reopen his theatre, the
play selected being the Oetoroon. A large
number of seats were secured and there
was prospect of an Overlooking house,
but this afternoon n military order was is
sued and in accordance therwith placard
was placed on the door which read us fol-
| lows:
"Closed by Order Of the War Depart
ment.''
New YORK, July 10.
The Posts special Washington des-
patch SAYS
Col Barton Harrison. lately private
secretary of jeff Davis, is confined in the
old Penitentiary.
The military authorities at Washington
| have concluded to deliver the bodies of the
executed assassDs to their friends for
burial. The disinterment will take place
immediately.
The remainder of the convicted con.
spirators will leave for the Albany Pen
itentiary tonight
ALBANY. July 10.
Much excitement was created at East
Albany this afternoon by the shooting of
a prisoner in the Police Court room.
Last Friday afternoon two girls named
Ann and Bridget Burns went to the woods
a short distance from their home to pick
berries. While thus engaged they were
seized by four men, who repeatedly yiolat-
ed their person. Bridget. who is but Is
years of age, cannot live, it is said.
Soon after the crime was publicly
son, were arrested and recognized by the
girls as two of their assailants.
This afternoon they were taken before
the police magistrate for a preliminary ex
animation, but the proceedings were
scarcely opened when brother Of the
girls shot the elder Mayor twice in the
leg. The mother of the girls followed up
the attack by striking Mayor heavy blow
with a hatchct upon the head. Burns and
his mother were arrested and Mayor was
carried to his house, where threatening
mob was only deferred from resorting to
lynch law by the presence of a strong po-
/ lice force.
Mayor was formerly an engineer on the
| Hudson Il. r., but had been discharged
for misconduct. His son is said to be a
notorious bounty jumper. Young Burns
tried to stab him, put was prevented by u
policeman.
Washington, July 10.
The Secretary of State continues hi
duty in almost perfect health. The move
and extraordinary splint was removed
from his face by order of his surgeons ant
proves to be a marvellous success, ant
very few traces are to be seen of tho
original accident except slight swelling
ON the right side of his face. Mr.. Scwarf
rose this morning, dressed himself ant
performed his toilet, even to shaving
without assistance, for the first time sine,
his accident He has recovered the use o
his arms. For seventy DAYS of the tire,
months suffering, Mr.. Stewards mind ha
been engaged in the transaction of public
business, fact which will enable him witt
comfortable ease to resume the active ant
laborious duties of his department.
Philadelphia, June 10.
| Jay Cooke announces that the sub
scriptiOns to the national 7-3O loan receiv
cd to-day. amounted to S5,47i 800.
The number Of individual subscriptions
from $50 to 500 each was 1865.
New York, July II.
Troops are still being mustered out O
service III the Department Of Virginia il
large numbers.
Mr., Bowden, the Attorney General Q
Virginia. has announced that white per
sons, six months in the country. who hav
not held office under the rebel government
and excluded by the Presidents Amncst
Proclamation, may vote at the coming
election on taking the oath of allegi
ancc.
The Herald's Washington dcspatc
Us:
! \ report has been received at the Blu
reau of Refugees, Freedmen and Ahan
: doned Lands, on the subject of outrage
committed upon negroes. The repoI
! states that prior to the dissemination {
our troops through the interior of the South
many slaves We're hunted. shot dow /, an
left in the woods, while endeavoring t
reach our lines.
This accounts for their bodies bein
found there. but since the cessation O
hostil,ies this business has stopped
) There are, however. still instances {
cruelty. but the majority of the people ap
, pear willing to obey the authority of til
! United States.
New York, July IL.
The Steamer Evening Star brings Ne,
Orleans dates of the 4,h.
Gen. Sheridan had notified refugee
from Texas that the United States troop
were now in possession of that State, an
that they can return to their homes wit
security, and resume possession Of the
property. He also announces that no honl
guards or armed bands for self protectio
will be permitted in the States, as tn
military authorities Of the United State
are sufficient to protect persons IN
property.
; The Times despatch says
| The mustcr-out Of Cen Wriob 4