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Fifty prisoners have been sent to the Irring prison. Two hundred prisoner were left at Tupelo for want of transportation. The Bulletin states that Slocum arrived at Grand Gulf without opposition, captarins, rebel several Richardson notifies conscripts in West Louisiana that if they don't report within ten days they will be shot down without merer. Several buildings and two steamboats were destoryed at Shreveport, in June, by hurricane. Dick Tavlor has issued a savagely gloating congratulatory order of the victory over General Banks.

On the 16th instant the rebels tore 119 a portion of the Memphis and Little Rock railroad near Brownsville, fired into a passenger train. Shilby's forces are reported to be ennear Duvall's Bluff, Logan was camped, the Arkansas river. Gen. Washburn has issned a order that all foreigners in Memphts claiming exemption must leave. Ninety-seven prisoners from Tupelo.

have arrived here. Au arrival at Memphis from Vicksburg. states that Gen. Slocum's expedition had returned to Vicksburg. after defeating 2000 rebels under Wirt Adams, after short fight at Grand Gulf on the 17th.

The rebels retreated in confusion with severe loss, leaving their dead and wounded in our hands. Among the prisoners are two rebel colonels. Our loss was trifling. The steamer Madison was fired into near Napoleon. She returned the fire with in.

terest. Guerillas were seen at other points. The Memphis Bulletin states that 01 the 20th 2.500 rebels bassed 30 miles from Memphis on the other side of the river. on the road to Oscelo. Other acconnts state that three companies of rebels under Adams went northward three days ago.

and that number of other rebel companies were at St. Frances, all moving in a northerly direction. The general impression was that the rebel force was about to concentrate in Missouri. A train of 15. cars, from Memphis to Lagrange, on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad.

ran off the track near ColHiersville, on the 19th. Half a dozen cars were smashed up. a number, of persons badly injured, and one killed. FORTRESS MoxRor. 231.

fing of trued boat arrived from Aiken' Landing last evening. She brought neithnews or passengers. The steamship Cambria. from Now Orleans 15. arrived to-day.

with the 13th Connecticut Regiment, going home on furlough. haviug re-inlisted. The Richmond despatch of the 21st contains the following: ATLANTA. 20th. General Sherman evidently intends to rebuild the railroad bridge necross the Chattahoochie.

Beward's 4th army corps, which was 011 this side of the river, re-crossed. having been relieved by two divisions of Dodge's 16th corps. Schofield's division of the 231 corps. and Girard's cavairy, are on this side, about a mile this side of the river, having thrown up The enemy are massing troops 011 our right, with all ere toward Stone Mountain tain. PROVIDENCE, R.

25th. The Republican extra. says the government has received despatches representing that a great battle had been fought in Atdanta 01 Friday, resulting in horrible slaughter and the complete repulse of the enemy at every point. The rebels, holding the greater part of the city, assaulted our works that day with great fury, evidently expecting to drive our forces out of the place. The 15th corps seemed to be the special object of rebel wrath.

as they massed against it in overwhelming force. The 15th recieved the shock and held its own. I I I until the 16th corps came up. the rebels were pushed back with, great slaughter. General Logan, at the head of the 17th corps, went into the battle with the rallying cry of Remember McPherson This corps, as well as the I5th.

fought desperately, news of the death of their brave commander having been communicated to them just before going into battle. The terrible struggle ended by repuls. ing the enemy at every point of the line. It was arranged that on Saturday the dead of hoth armies should be buried, and the wounded removed under a of truce. WASHINGTON.

July 25th. Further details of the desperate fighting at Atlanta, states that our troops on Saturday buried 1000 rebels, who were left on field within our lines besides which the rebels buried many of their dead themselves near their works. Upon this basis it is estimated that the rebel killed and wounded on Friday exceeded 6000. Our loss reached about 2500 killed and wounded. The 15th corps suffered severely, having been massed arguinst, while the work of burying the removing the wounded was going on.

Saturday Sherman's beavy artillery was playing upon the city. At the same time large fires were observed in different parts of Atlanta, supposed to have been caused by the destruction of the supply depots other rebel property, which the enemy could not carry off and did not wish to fall into our hands. This is considered as all evidence of their intention to abandon the place. Several rebel Generals are reported killed, but their names are not given. WASHINGTON, July 25.

Moses Taylor has been appointed Assistant Treasurer at New York. to succeed Mr. Cisco, whose continued ill health compels him to retire from office. A despatch to-day from Geaerni Sherman states that his loss in the battle of Friday was less than 7000, owing to the advantage he took of their effort to turn his left column. There is no offcial information to show that our foeces have entered Atlanta.

NEW YoRK, July, 25. The Post's special Washington despatch 8018 There has been no fighting at Atlanta since Friday. All that is officially known as to the occupation of the city is that Sherman holds the first line of the enemy's entrenchments. The Herald's Washington despatch has the following Reports Atlanta are regarded as highly satisfactory. Oficial reports of the it at 12,000, and Sherman's 3500.

rebel loss since Hood took cominand, place It is believed that Gen. Hood's army can be of but little benefit to the eracy even should its remains get away, which it is hoped Gen. Rosseau's work will prevent. The World's Washington says: Officers of the pursuing cavalry report that the rebel invaders have lost a great deal of live stock in their forced retreat.The roads are lined with dead hogs, sheep, suppesed to have dropped from exhaustion. PORTLAND, 26th.

Tiro freight trains collided on the Grand Trunk railroad 7 miles out from Portland last night, caused by a train moving out of time. conducttor, and a brakeman were killed, and one fireman slightly injured. NEW YORK, 26th. The army of the Potomae desce in the morning papers, state that there are repeated renewals of antiBery firing at different pointe along the line. The rebel General Lee was wounded in I Telegraph News; FROM THE DAILIES nati.

(Signed) W. P. FESSENDEN. PORTLAND, July 24th. The House committee of Congress 011 defences of the Northeastern frontier.

reported. on the 20ch of June, last. a bill granting aid for the construction of a military railroad from Bangor to St. John river, are adjourned to meet at Portland at call of the chairman. a vote of Congaess the committee was continued during the thirty-eight Congresz.

The chairman has called a meeting on the ninth of August next. remaining at Portland and vicinity to iuspect fortitication3 until the 12th. and will then proceed along the coast, calling at Fort Popham, Bath, Augusta, Rockland, Belfast. Castine, Fort Knox. Bangor, Mount Desert, Eastport, Calais, and other places, examining forts arsenals, hospitals, and various ports, harbors and islands on the coast of Maine.

It is expected that Seward. Secretary of State, Fesseden, Secretary of Treasury, and other members of the Cabinet, GenDelafield, Chief of Engineers, Prof. Bache of Coast Survey, and other leading ntombers of Congress, both Senate and House, will join in the excursion. The committee will extend explorations to Northeastern frontier up St. John river to Maduwaska, thence to River DaLoap rotini by Gaspe and the Gulf of St.

Lawrence to Shediac, returning by way of St. Joha. has been extended by Gov. Cony to the President of visit Maine during the summer and time of examination. if convenient.

WASHINGTON. July 23. Secretary Fessenden has just issued the following Holders of notes dated Angust 10, 1861. are notified that they may be presented immediately in an amonnt to be exchangel 6 per cent. bonds falling due June 30.1861.

The interest on the 7 3-10 notes will be settled up to date of maturity. August 19th, and the 6 per bonds will be as full coupons from July 1., The adjustmeut of interest will be made by deducting from the amount of interest. found to he due on the 8-30 notes to August 19. The balance will be trans. mitted by the Treasurer's coin draft innmediately upon settlemeut.

When notes nure sent, for, settlement 28 above, they must be endorsed Pay to the Seeretary of the Treasury for redemption," and must be accompanied by letter, stating the kind registered or coupous, and the denomination of the 6 per cent. bonds wanted in exchange. When registered bonds are ordered parties shonid state at which of the following places they wish the interest York. Philadelphia, Boston, Balrimore, New Orleans, Chicago or Cincin- from Sherman Severe Action, on FriNenes of General McPhersonSiege Guns Command Atlanta--Great Battle of Wednesdey--Fighting in the Open Field -Rebel Loss Reported 6,000 Union Loss About 2.000.-A/lanta Partially Occupied -The Campaign Substantially Closed. NEW YORK.

25th. The Tribune's Washington despatch says Hood on Fridar, massed a heavy force against Gen. Sherman's left wing. consisting of Gen. McPherson's grand division.

gaining a temporary success, but which was finally repulsed with great slau-, ghter aud the rebels driven into their fortifications. Gen. McPherson became sepshot by a sharpshooter Gen. Logan arated from his staff in the fight, and sumed command. A later despatch says our forces gained AD elevated position and mounted siege guns which command Atlanta.

Large fires were aeen in the city supposed to be the burning of stores. NEW YORR. 25th. The World's Washington despatch says Gen. Sheridan's cavalry are taking a much needed rest, and have "not been sent 011 any expedition.

The Herald's Nashville despatch of the 24th: sars. Hood has been reinforced from tou and elsewhere. Johnston was relieved because he world not risk a general engagement. There is a strong that the rebels cannot get away from Atlanta. In the battle of the 20th the principal part of Hoods army assaulted General looker's corps, but were repulsed with great loss.

On the 21st General McPherson established his line east and south of Atlanta. within two and a half miles of the enemy's line extended from the river. covering the roads to the city. The whole skirmish line were engaged in the morning. with occasional heavy artillery firing, but no general engagement.

Nothing later, giving the result, has been seceived. A later report, however, says we have Atlanta, and that fighting is going on three or five miles south of the city. A despatch from Rosseau, dated at Marietta, says the expedition had arrived there, after the fullest success. They lost only 12 men. CINCINNIATI, 24th.

The Gazette correspondent writing from Atlanta 22d, says at 3 P. 011 the 20th, the rebels made a desperate, and sudden attack on Gen. Howard in great force.The attack soon extended to Gen, Hooker's corps. The rebels advanced three lines deep. A portion of our line wavered before this terrible onset, but was quickly rallied, and then stood firm as a rock.

Upthis portion of our line was massed over half entire rebel army. Both sides, for the first time during the campnign. fighting in open field. Before dark the rebels were thoroughly defeated having failed to break our lines at any point. and returning in disorder leaving most of their dead and wounded on the field.

Our was 2000 men, principally from Gen. Hooker's corps. The rebel loss in killed wounded and missing, exceeds 5000. ineluding three Brig. Generals.

On the extreme left our operations were equally successful. Gen. McPherson drove the enday several mites, and Blair's division advanced 1 1-2 miles on the Augnsta road south. On the merning of the 21st the enemy was driven with small loss to his works immediately around Atlanta.On the 220 they, had withdrawn entirely from Graerals Hooker Palmer's front. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, portions of our army entered the city.

The correspondent adds we inay have mare fighting for the full possession of the place, but the campaign is considered as substantially closed. Guerrilla Troubles in Kentucky--General Slocum's Erpedition Returned to VicksDefeats 2000 liebels at Grand Gulf- -Bodies of Rebele Moving Northward- -Further Particulars of Friday's Battle al Atlanta. LOUISVILLE, 24th. The impressment of horses causes some excitement. All the avenues of the city are picketed.

Unauthenticated reports state that in the fight with the guerillas near rille, our lows was killed. it is repented that 300 rebels were last six miles From Cheat, Carroll night, intending to cross the river into Sadiona; also that they had captured tru 4 pounders from the Home Guard. 21th. Memphis papers of Die dad state that General Sunth's command are the scalp, on the 8th but has recovered. important position at Strawberry Plains is successfully held by the 11th Maine regiment, thus effectually preventing the erection of a rebel battery at a strategic point.

A large force has been sent from Petersburg ty, Richmond, probably to reinforce the raiders. CAIRO. 25th. The steamer James White from New Orleans, 18th. has arrived.

She reports the steamer B. M. Runvon, from NatchPg, off Griffiths Landing, 15 miles below Greenville on the 21st. She had about 600 persons aboard, including 40 of the 10th Missouri cavalry. 50.

refugees, furloughed soldiers number of cabin passengers. "Fate lives were larcen lost. half of the cavalry force, and the remainder refugees, and' 2 cabin passengers. Some 40 were rescued br the gunTe boat No. 11.

Others swam ashore. One hundred mules, 60 horses, 15. wagons, camp equipage and the boat are total loss. Most of the rescued were brought here by the James White. BALTIMORE.

26th. The erening edition of The Americen states that it is unable to ascertain anything definite in regard rebel movements at Martinsburg, further than that most of the rumors of last night were greatly exaggerated. Averill has not been killed, but compelled to fall back by superior numbers to the Potomac. thence through Martinsburg to Williamsburg. The evacuation of martinsburg is undoubtedly true, but it is not vet known that the rebels occupy that place.

Trains for Washington and Frederick left this morning as usual. Gen. Hunter has forbidden telegraphic communication with harper's Ferry, consequeutly we have nothing from there. NEW YORK. July 23.

The Post's special Washington despatch says. The rebel raiding forces under Early moved through the Gaps on Sunday morning into the Shenandoah Valley.They here encountered Gen. Averill. Crook and Mulligan, also part of the command General Hunter. A battle took place, in which Union troops were defeated and compelled to retreat.

Averill lost heavily. The rebel forces greatly outnumbered ours. Yesterday Early occupied Martinsburg. and advanced with several thousand men towards Harper's Ferry. intelligence of their crossing into Maryland has been received.

Our troops have been moved to points where they will be likely to prevent any such raids as the recent one. NEW YORK. July 26. The Commercial's Washington despatch says: Government expected the return of the rebel invaders, and has made preparations to prevent a serious invasion into Maryland and Pennsylvania. It is believed that the plunder lately oh tained by the rebels has been deposited in Shenandoah Valley.

to supply a formidable force to be sent northward. Others think this new demonstration is only to de' the Sixth Corps from Grant. If the opinion of Solicitor Whiting denring the exemption of 100-days men from the draft is adhered to, dissatisfaction will arise in Massachusetts, as Governor Andrew has ordered proceedings under the impression that those thus enlisting would not be liable to draft until the expiration of their term of service." Hood's Army Penned At. Allanta- The New Raid--Conflicting Reports c.t- citement at Washinglon. NEW YORK: 27th.

The Herald's Nashville despatch of the 26th says: We have not yet occupied Atlanta. It is believed here that we have done better than that, and are keeping Hood's army in the citr. There has been no fighting since the 220. It appears that there is no disposition to occupy the citv. Other things can be done beside attacking the rebel works.

Some days may elapse before there is a general movement. Trustworthy information re ceived to-day states that all is going on right. The Tribune's Harpers Ferry despatch of the 26th. says the statement that Hunter's forces had met with disaster. and that Generals Averill and Kelly had been killed is untrue.

General Crook was in command at Winchester, and retired in good order. before a superior force after bringing away all his guus. Every preparation has been made to give the rebels a warm reception, if they should cross the Potomac. Trustworthy information fixes the number of rebels at 25.000. The statement that Hill and Longstreet are with the invaders is not true.

It is merely Early returning. having heard that the 6th, and 19th corps deserted from the pursuit. The Herald's despatch says Washington and Baltimore are not yet regarded as in danger from the present movement, and unless the force is much larger than there is any reason to suppose, their career will be brief The Herald's Baltimore despatch of the 26th-9 p. says: At last accounts, 'Gen. Crook had sueceeded in driving the rebel advance, which was pushing north, to Bunker Hill, ten miles south of Martinsburg.

Rumors are now current of a fight near Harper's Ferry. No definite results are given. It is said General Hunter's army has been badly worsted. The Times' Baltimore despatch sars 40 far as is known the rebels have halted at Martinsburg. No force has been seen on the Potomac.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad is unharmed. The rebels appeared before Martinsburg at 3:30 p. m. yesterday, showing two lines about 2.50 strong. The commands of Early and have been joined by Morgan's cavalry, and all under Hill.

CAIRO, 26th. The New Oricans True Delta has private advices from Mexican border to the effect that the rebel General Ford has demanded the surrender of Brownsville. Texas. General Herron is said to he strongly entrenched at Brownsville, and has a force sufficient to take the offensive it necessary. Brayman had assumed command at Natchez.

The rebel soldiers were destroying the crops near that place, and White River advices of the 20th, state that 250 of the 10th Ill. regiment were surrounded on the 15th inst. by 1,500 of Shelby's Rebels. After a desperate about 130 cut their way out. The remainder were either killed or captured.

A large cavalry force has been sent to Boonsville, where Shelby ta said to be with 7 cannon. Rebels Entered Maryland -A. P. Hill Reinforces Early, with 20,000 Men Reported Battle at Martinsburg. BALTIMORE, 26th.

The American of this morning, has the following There is no confirmation of the report that the rebels have re-entered Maryland by way of Shepardstown, and Sharpsburg. It is hardly possible that Early will venture to poke his nose so far in this direetion, as he must be aware that in doing, so he will speedily enconnter some dif- ferent fighting, material from theirs, and the broken down colamne of General Hunter, HARRISBURG. 27th. Anthoritics hare been granted to the State authorities by the Secretary of war, to organize new regiments of volunteers for one year, under the last call of the President for five hundred thousand men. The Governor will issue a Prociamation to this effect, as soon as orders and instructions are received from Washington.

Full companies of volunteers for one year will be at once accepted. PHILADELPHIA, 27th. The Bulletin SOTs hear. from 3 source we cannot discredit. that a despatch was received resterday at the War department, saving that evening.

Averill had been killed. and that Earley's force in the valley of Virginia had been reinforced by A. P. Hill's corps, numbering about 20,000 men. NEW YORK.

27th. A Wheelington despatch of the 26th states that General Kelley telegraphed Gov. Boreman on the 25th. that General Crook had a desperate battle with Early near Winchester, was defeated and was retreating on Harper's Ferry. A fight is reported to have taken place Sunday in which Col.

Mulligan was killed, also Lt. Sargent. There is a great excitement at Wheeling. NEW YORK. 27th.

The Commercial states that a gentleman from Frederick. sar- there was much excitement there on Monday and Tuesday. The Government had remored the stores, and wounded. and the inhabitants were preparing to leave. The enemy is known he south of the Blue Ridge, and it feared they would cross at Ricks.

and push for Frederick. NEW YORK. 27. Gold 255 1-4. Che American, PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING AT PETER'S BLOCK.

ELLSWORTH. Me. N. SAWYER. I P.

BURR, Publishers and Proprietors. N. K. SAWYER, Editor. FRIDAY, JULY 29, 1 1862.

VoL. X. No. XXVHIL. UNION NOMINATIONS.

Presidential Election. Tuesday, Nov. 1st. FOR PRESIDENT. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, OF ILLINOIS.

FOR VICE PRESIDENT: ANDREW JOHNSON, OF TENNESSEE. FOR ELECTORS: At Large -JOHN B. BROWN. of Portland. ABNER STETSON.

of Damariscotta. 1st Di M. CIAPMAN. of Biddetord. 24 A.D FESSENDEN.

of Anburn. 5th D.st -JOHN N. SWAZEY, of Bucksport. State Election, Monday, September 12th. FOR GOVERNOR SAMUEL CONY.

OF AUGUSTA. FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. 1st Dint -JOHN LYNCH. of Portland. 20 -SIDNEY PERHAM.

of Paris. 5th Dist -FREDERICK A. PIKE. of Calais. The Convention.

The Union Congressional Convention which as. sembled here on Wednesday to nominate a candi date for Representative to Congress, was the first assemblage of the Union party in the District for such a purpose. It will be recollected that the party which now takes the patriotic name of Un. ion, is but two years old, and nut quite that, in this State, as the first call to the people to rally under that banner, and under the patriotic and emphatic name of Union, which now means something, was the call for the people to assemble in June and select a candidate for Gorernor, a year and a little more ago, Tue call for a District Convention in the Fitth District, under this now glorious rame, was issued to the people some four weeks since. This was the first gathering of the kind, and embraced the old Republican party and many men that hare acted in the Democratic party until that honored raine bad become the syno.

nyme of all that is unpatriotic and factious The basis upon which the call was founded gave as a convention of two hundred and fortydelegates. These representatives of the people, the Union people, notwithstanding the busy seaeon of the year, were all on hand; and they were as hardy, sober and good looking a class of men as one often sees in a popular assemblage. The meeting was presided over by lIon. Nehemiah Ab bott of Belfast, an ex member of Congress, with inuch dignity and ability. Mr.

Abbott was a member of the House from the Fifth District when it embraced Waldo, Lincoln and a part of Somer. set. While the Committee on Credentials were out there was a call for remarks. All seemed anxious to hear a patriotic from Some one of the able men of the Convention, some remarks that would stir the patriotic heart and cause the hearer to renew bis vows to the country and to the cause of Liberty and Union; but instead of this Whereas and a Resolution was introduced upon which to hang a speech of another kind from that expected. This move seemed to be about as opportune and welcome as would a street organ grinder, when listening to the finest music from a fine orchestra.

It was Monsieur Tonson come again. -the bi-enial side show of the old Co. lumbia Conventions of by-gono years, and of by. gene parties. Strange that men will not keep pace with the rapid march of erents, nor learn to ignore shoe buckles and small clothes, at a time like this.

The very respectable, honest and able gentleman from Buckeport, appended a speech to the 4 Whereas," and a good one it -38 good an cne as could be made upon so stale and and antiquated a question as that of county lines and locality. It was the same oll speech, howevor, of by gone years; and old stagers of the Republican, Democratic and Whig parties, recognized it at once. Mr. Simonton of Camden replied. He was able, fair, emphatic and forcible.

Ile did not come into the partnership of the present firm, expecting that he was to assume the partnership debts of any defunet firm that had given up the ghost with out settling up all its troublesome affairs. He ob. jected, aiso, to going back for more than two to bunt up causes for a quarrel. Sufficient for the day are the evils thereof. It was not treating the Union Democrats justly; it was not good policy as well as not being a timely proposition.

Mr. Whidden of Calais, who has been acting with the party but for few years, made some most judicious remarks, giving a history of party operations in his county, and enlightening the Convention upon a point that had been raised in regard to the vote for Representative two years since. Hie made a good speech and imparted some timely information. Mr. Farwell of Rockland, took the stand, and made one of those peculiar speeches, which ooly peculiarly made up men can make well.

llig premises and bie logic were at loggerheads. His premises correct, conclusions, non secquiturs. The present incumbent was the man the interests of the District demanded, he was all that we could ask, his equal not to be had in a new man, and yet policy" called for a new candidate and for a change. ile made one of those good specches on both sides, where the ques tions involved are as distinet as the poles. We don't like this class of men, nor their speecher.

However, before he took his seat, the Honorable gentleman was willing to have his back chalked with an f1." It was the mantiest remark of the ten minutes speech. It located him beyond cavil, laud the Convention breathed freer and easier," The next speaking was by Bearce of Meddybemps, character, who bears the cognomen of a perfect Meddy bemps." His revelations of by-gone neand important diplomatic meetings of gotiations the trailing portion of the party, was amusing, instructing and highly interesting. The tion enjoyed it "hugely," and more than forgare the gentleman from Bucksport for the introdue. tion of the paper which caused all this tion. Nothing was lost, and much was gained, every way, by the airing of certain secret meet.

ings and their necessary understandings." Med. dybemps is a shrewed, sharp, observant man, with any amount of mother wit and common sense; and therefore he has, on one or tiro necasions been selected as a kind of itinerant diplomatist. To judge of his success, by the tion of to-day, be has not been the "fool play," while on his diplomatic tours. The Committee on credentials came in at this stage of the discussion, and businces took the place of talking. The result of the ballot was not unexpected to those conversant with the feelings of the district, and to those who bare been accustomed to watch political events, and to judge the present by the p.

st. The successtul candidate is an able and experienced legislator, with something more than a state reputation, and therefore his re-nomination should have been expected as inevitable--a fixed fact, if be would consent to be a candidate. This much, bowever, we say, only to append the remark, that Mr. Hale, who is a young wan of ability and of laudible ambition, has reason to be proud of the run he made in such a canvass. Instead of chagrin at a defeat, be must feel highly, very highly flattered at bis success, under the circumstances, No man of his age, could ask a bi-ber mpliment Mr.

Pike came into the convention after his nomination, and made some remarks pertinent to the times and the occasion. We would, had we space and time. give our readers, tho benefit of them. The convention closed with the best of feelings, with cheers for the country's brave defenders, the Union nominees, and for the Union. "How are the Mighty Fallen!" A very appropriate and effective discourse was preached from these words on July 17th.

by Rev. Wm. Read, at Sedgwick. 011 the occasion of the death and burial of Capt. I.

N. P. Spooner, who died of his wounds in the U.S. Hospital Davids Island, near N. Y.

Capt. Spooner enlisted as a private in the 18th Regiment. (afterwards 1st Heavy Artillery.) at the formation of that Reg. His love of country and convictions of duty made him willing to sunder the strong cords which bound him to a happy family, and endure the privations. and hardships of a soldier's life.

After enlisting he was made Sargeant of Co. B.in which capacity he continued until the formation of Company L. when he was appointed first Lieut. under the brave and lamented Capt. Parker of Ellsworth, who fell at the head of his Company.

at the battle of Spotsylvania. Lieut. Spooner then led his Company through the severe marching and fighting until the arrival of the army hefore Petersburg. where he fell while leading his Company in the fatal charge of the Regiment on the enemy's works at that place on June 18th. which proved so fatal to that noble After the death of Capt.

Parker, Lieut. Spooner was promoted to his place, but did not receive his commission before his fall. He received two balls, the first through his leg. but he continued to lead and cheer his Company on until another ball shattered his right arm, when he was borne to the being in the army Hospital a few days, he was removed to David's Island Hospital N. Y.

His friends were encouraged to believe and hope that he might recover, but his wounds were too severe, and his exhaustion too great for him to rally. and on Sunday July 10th, with his christian armor on, and his soul sustained by the christian hope, he was mustered into the army of Christ the "Capt of his Salvation." to join his late Capt. and thousands more of brave and noble men who have offered their lives a willing sacrifice on their country's altar during this wicked rebellion. Capt. Spooner's remains were brought to Sedgwick for interment, by request of his wife.

(daughter of Hon. W. G. Sargent.) who now has her home at her fathers house, that she may be near his last resting place. Although dead, he still lives in the affections of his numerous pupils and friends in Sedgwick.

While living he had the re spect and confidence of all who knew him. and his death is deeply mourned by all, and while mourning his death we as a community would tender our heartfelt sympathies to his afflicted widow and other mourning relatives. 12 Sabbath School Anniversary at the Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon was well attended, and the services were highly interesting. The report of the Superintendent gave a gratifying account of the past year's operations; and the present indications are that the year just entered upon will be one of active interest and success. The address was by Mr.

B. W. Williams of Boston. Mr. Williams succeeds in the difficult art of talking' so as to both interest and instruct children.

He kept up the interest all through his remarks, and received the attention of the whole congregation. The music was good, and some of the pieces were executed in a style to elicit much praise. Upon the whole, the services were very interesting, and we have no doubt, beneficial. A F. A.

Pike was serenaded on the evening of the convetion, while stopping at the American House, by the Ellsworth Brass Band. Mr. Pike came out on the steps, and made an exceedingly neat and appropriate speech, extending his remarks at some length. He was frequently applauded, by a large crowd gathered in front of the house. He thanked the band, the people of Elleworth, his constituents that surrounded him.

for the compliment, and their uniform kindness to him. 17-The Ladies' Soldiers' Aid Society of West Eden a few days since sent a box containing the following articles, to the Sanitary Commission 15 pillows, 15 pillow slips, 4 sheets, 2 quilts, 5 pair socks, 16 towels, 7 handkerchiefs, 1 roll old linen, 1 roll old cotton. 2 hottles cologne, 37 papers, 28 tracts, 3 cakes soap. 2 papere pins, 5 books, 1 comb land 340 yards bandage, Union Congressional Convention, Fifth District. Pursuant to a call the delegates of the several cities and towns of the 5th Congressional District, met in Convention on Wednesday July 27th.

The meeting was called to order by N. K. Sawyer of Ellsworth, chairman of the Congressional District Committee. On his motion Hon. Nehemiah Abbott of Belfast was chosen temporary chairman, On motion of Hon.

S. C. Fessenden of Rockland, it was voted that two temporary Secretaries be chosen by nomination. Thomas W. Vose of Frankfort.

and David Howe of Lincolnville were chosen temporary Secretaries. On motion of Jeremiah Fostor of East Machias, a Committee consisting of seven members were appointed by the chair on credentials. The following were appointed Jeremiah Foster. East Machias. Charles B.

Paine. Eastport. John U. Hill. Sullivan.

C. D. McDonald, Ellsworth. S. G.

Tharlow, Belfast. Asa Thurlow, Monroe. J. B. Dunton, Hope.

While the Committee were out, T. C. Woodman, of Bucksport, stated that he had a resolution which he proposed to offer, but upon which he did not propose to ask a vote. He would read the resolution: Whereas no Representative to Congress has been elected from Hancock County for the last sixteen years, while for many years past she has uniformily given large republican majorities, and whereas it is for the highest interest of the party, that every portion of the district should be fairly dealt by: therefore Resolved that right and justice requires that the nomination of the present Convention should be selected from Hancock County." Mr. Woodman spoke at considerable length in support of the resolution urging the claims of Hancock County.

Mr. Simonton of Camden replied to the remarks of Mr. Woodman with spirit and ability. Mr. Whidden of Calais also spoke 011 the same side.

Mr. Farwell of Rockland also spoke up on the resolution, and was replied to by Isaac Bearce. of Meddybemps, in an earnest and humorous speech. The committee on credentials came in and reported as follows: Whole number of delegates, 241, distributed as follows: Washington. 79: Hancock.

66: Waldo. 71. and Knox 25. Moved to dispense with reading names of delegates. Carried.

Moved that the temporary organization be made permanent. Carried. Moved that the delegates come forward by towns as they are called. and vote for candidate for Representative. Carried.

Moved that a Commitice on Resolutions be appointed by the chair. Carried. The following gentlemen were appointed: T. B. Simonton.

Camden. Samuel Jackson. Jackson. J. T.

Grant. Ellsworth. D. R. Hobart, Dennysville.

T. S. Talbot, East Machias. John N. Swasey, Bucksport.

B. M. Roberts, Stockton. Moved to adjourn till 2 o'clock P. Carried.

Moved that a committee of three he rais. ed by chair to receive sort and count votes for Representative to Congress. Carried. Wm. Hopkins, Bluchill.

Alex. Campbell. Cherryfield. Joseph Farwell, Rockland. Moved that the delegates vote by towns as their names are called.

Carried. Voted as follows, total 214, necessary to choice 123. F. A. Pike.

146. Eugen Hale, 74. B. M. Roberta, 19.

A. P. Rmerson. 5. Voted to make it unaminous.

Moved that a Committee of seven, as District Committes be raised, as follows Washington, Hancock, Waldo, 2: Knox. 1. Carried. The Counties presented the following names Washington, C. B.

Paine, Ignatius Sargent: Hancock, Joseph T. Grant, Joseph T. Hinkley Waldo, S. G. Thurlow, Mark P.

Wentworth; Knox, Paul Stevens. Hon. John N. Swazey was unanimously nominated fer Elector. The following Resolutions were unanimously accepted: Resolved, That we heartily endorse the nominees of the National Convention, held at Baltimore in June last, and adopt the Resolutions passed at said Convention, as expressive of the sentiments of the Union men of this District.

Resolved, That the Union men of the Fifth Congressional District have full confidence in the ability. integrity and ples of the Hon. F. A. PIKE of Calais, and we pledge him our cordial support at the polls in September next.

A vote of thanks to the chairman for the able and impartial manner of presiding, wat passed, and also a rote of thanks to the Ellsworth Brass Band for the fine music. Three rousing cheers were given for the Soldiers and Sailors, and for the Union, and then voted to dissolve. T. W. Vose, David Howe, Secretaries.

THE CONTINENTAL for August, has for a table of contents, American Civilization; Aphorisms The English Press: Our Martyrs; Chapters XI; The First Christian Emperor; Causes of the first Minnesota Massacre: Buried Negro Troops: Colors and their Meaning; Alive: Battle of the Wilderness: Tardy Truths An Army Literary Notices Terms one copy $3.00, two copies $5,00. John F. Trow, publisher, 50 Green Street, New York. H. Russell, 515 Washington Street, has sent ne, through Moses Hale, two new maps on one sheet which has inst New been issued by H.

H. Lloyd, York. This map is designed to show our country, divided as the rebels would have it, and on the other half it our country as it shall and must be. represents Price 133 cents. Moses Hale has it.

"WAR DEPARTMENT, PROVOST- MARSHAL OFFICE. WASHINGTON, D. July 19, 1864. "CIRCULAR No. following instructions and regulations will be observed by all concerned: Enlistments.

Under for the hundred President's call thousand of July 18. 1864, five volunteers, men will be enlisted mustered in for one, two, or three years, a8 they may in each case elect. Bounties. bounty provided by law is as follows For recruits- -including representative recruits -(white or colored) for one year do. two 200 Do.

do. three 300 The first instalments of bounty will be paid by the mustering and disbursing cers when the recruit is mustered in, as follows: To a recruit who enlists in the $3333. army for one year, To a recruit who enlists in the army for two years, 866 66. To a recruit who enlists in the army for three years, 8100. Premiums.

IT. No procuration of premiums recruits will whatever hereafter for tho paid by the United States. This, however, will not affect the payment of premiums due for the procuration of recruits previous to the date of this order. IV. -Neither drafted men nor substitutes-furnished either before or after the entitled to bounty from the United States.

The fact as to whether the man is a recruit. entitled to bounty, or drafted man or substitute, not entitled to it. shall be noted on the enlistment papers and muster-in-rolls. JAMES B. FRY.

Provost-Marshal-General." It does not appear by this circular that, under the call the period for which recruits are furnished will he considered in making up the account for the draft. common opinion has been that one three years man would be credited as three men. This does not seem to be the case. Another important point is that neither drafted men nor substitutes are entitled to government bounty. Recruits" (volunteers) and representatives of persons not liable to military duty.

though it is possible substitutes furnished in advance of the draft mar be sidered as representatives) are, howerer, to he paid bounties. The premiums hitherto allowed will 1 be discontinued. Every citizen who would be exempt from the draft must be his own recruiting agent, or pay for the services of another. HORACE GREELEY AND THE PEACE In Friday's Tribune, Mr. Greeley says: The telegraphic vitories concerning Peace Conferences at Falls, have a slender foundation in fact.

but most of the details are very wide of the truth.The editor of this paper has taken part in and been privy to 110 further or other negotiations than were fully, authorized, and more than authorized but these related solely to bringing the antagonists face to face in amicable rather than belligerent attitude, with a view to the initiation of an earnest effort for peace. to be prosecuted at Washington. The movement has had no immediate success. Of course all the reports that the writ. or has been engaged in proposing, or ceiving.

or discussing hypothetical terms or bases peace. whether with accredited agents of the Richmond authorities or otherwise, are utterly mistaken. He has never had the slightest anthority to do anything of the sort and he is quite aware of those provisions of law which relate to volunteer negotiators with public enemies. Those provisions he heartily approver, and is nowise inclined to violate. More than this.

he does not as ret feel liberty to state. thongh he soon may he. All that he can now add is his general in ference that the pacification of our country is neither so distant as seems to be generally supposed." THE SCALDING AFFAIR AT OXFORD.The Portland Press gives the following further particulars of the scalding affair at Oxford, which goes far towards relieving it of the brutality at first ascribed to the act. The mill at Oxford has bean under charge of young Mr. Robinson, in the absence of his father.

Living with him, and beloved by him, was a cousin. a lad 12 or 14 years of age. The boy was full of fun and frequently exercised it upon the female operatives in the mill. Last Wednesday having obtained a syringe. he want into the mill and began to squirt ter on the females and the looms.

The girls immediately sent for Mr. Robinson who came in. and observing the tricks of his cousin thought he would punish him for them. which Near by was a vat containing not more than once a month water, is more than blood warm. It is kept for the purpose of rinsing out the flannels.Robinson not having the slightest idea that the water in the vat was more than lukewarm, soused his cousin into it.

It happened that the vat had just been filled with scalding water and the little fellow was so badly injured that he survived but about thirty hours. Young Hobinson was arrested and taken before magistrate and gave bail for his future appearance. He is almost the affair. He loved his cousin, and crazy at would sooner have injured himse than done harm to him. It is melancholy affair and he is much to be pitied.

SUFFOLK GOLD MINING COMPANY.We have received a pamphlet, gotten up with the greatest neatness, and with considerable expense, giving a statement of the Suffolk Gold Mining Company ef. Calorado Territory. This exhibit of the company's claims and prospects, is illustrated with engraving of Central city," with an Interior view of a Calorda Quartz Mill," the United States Mint Building at Denver city," and with a map of the Central Gold Region of Calorda, This work gives considerable information in regard to mives and the mining region. This statement of the company represents mines owned by it have been sufficiently worked to prove their richness. HARPER'S MAGAZINE, for August, is received from A.

Williams, through Moses Hale. Contents: A Club Man in Africa: Theodosia Burr; Missing: The Military Hospital at Fortress Monroe: The Bend The Sisters: The Shakspeare Tercentenary The Unkind Word: Woman on the Farm; Dennis Duval; On the Right Footing; Broken Images: Treatment of the apparently drowned; Our Mutual Friend; Prices and Investments; Monthly Record of Events. -Recruits who enlist prior to the draft receive $100 Government bounty and $300 State bounty, at the time they are mustered into the service. and author, died suddenly in Canada West -Wm. a B.

English, stage manage the 15th..