The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-10-22

q volley Of musketry, and the hre being 10
turned hostilities were renewed. The fighting
still continues.
The College building, containing Lanes Col
,legs, the Young Mems Mercantile Library
Chamber OF Commerce and number Of stores
and Offices, took FIRE last wednesday. The
building is wreck. Tho rooms above the mer-
camille Library and Chamber Of Commence an
burnt out entirely. The whole roof and foor
above tho Chamber Of Commerce fell In, taking
the floor to the csllar. That above the Mercan-
tile Library did not fall.
A violent snow storm d reported a. having
occurred last Tuesday at 81. Louis and Louisville.
extending into Illinois and Kansas =.
A dispatch from Madrid contains the following
particulars Of the surrender Of Valencia: .rs.
Gen. Prim, BY telegraph, ordered the COM
manding general ofthe troops before Valencia
to attack the city, and yesterday morning the
artillery opened heavy fire on the positions
Of the rebels. producing much eject and causing
great damage TO property. The insurgents Of
fercd 10 surrender on coalition Of reoeiving
their, liberty. but this was refused. The assault
was then continued with visor until the sur
render OF the insurgents. The general CON-
msnding reports that the instruction has been
completely suppressed and the troops now hold
the whole city. Many houses were burned dur
ing the fight, and . large number Of rebels were
captured with arms In their hands. Previous
to the attack the clergy eIhorted the insur-
gents to yield, but without effect. H-lt
Arrests continue TO DO made Of leading Ro-
publicans In Madrid. .'.t 30 .r.r'
The total number Of graves Of soldiers who
died In defence Of the American Union nowreconl-
ed in the printed forms published by the Quar-
termastcr's Department, amounts to about 1913,
600. There yet remain to be printed the records
Of about 100, 900 graves, making an aggregate
of300, 900, Of which the names OF 100000, oc-
cupants will probably never be known. g.l
A fire early Monday morning destroyed the
Maverick Petroleum Refinery works In East
Boston, including 1900 barrels Of crude petro-
leum, several hundred tuns Of coal, and .
quantity Of naphtha, together with the exten-
sive and valuable machinery. - a-
A caravan has arrived at Zanzibar. II brings
the welcome news that DR.. Livingston had ar
rived at Niyi alive and well. He was on his
way to the coast, the road to which was open
and safe. Another caravan 10 expected here,
which will bring later information Of the Doc
tors progress. ms, .-- ....
The will Of the late cI.Prsidcnt Pierce will
be probatod on the fourth Tuesday Of this
month. Hon. Josiah Minot Ii executor. The
estate Ii thought to be worth 10000. Of which
Il il said that S40,0 900 goes In numerous Lego
cies, and the remainder to nephew, Franklin
Pierce, son Of Col. Henry d. Pierce, OF Hills
borough.
One hundred and forty.hvo thousand dollars
worth of securities. stolen from the banking
house Of Calkins, Williams & Co.. . few weeks
since, have been recovered through the deteo-
tive force employed in the case. Il.
Advices from Psragusyan sources represent
that President Lopez has established new limos
Of defence ut Ban Estauislaus, where no has .
considerable force Of men and plenty OF srtilie-
~. The Allies are unable to continue the pur-
suit for want Of horses and mules, but will 10
sumo II as soon as their army Is reorgani,ed.
The condition Of Admiral Farragut Is daily
improving. He win probably be able to leave
for home in . few days.