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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17
DOrGLAs PLATroRN.

Resolred, That we, the Democracy Of the
Union, in Convention assembled, hereby de-
clare our Animation of the resolutions unani.
mously declared and adopted as a platform
of principles by the Democratic Convention
at Cincinnati In thc'ycar 1856, believing that
DDMOCTATIC PRINCIPLES ARE
UNCHANGEABLE in their nature when
applied to the same subject matter, and we
recommend us our only further resolutions
tie following:
[The next resolution coupled with the
above was abandoned at Charleston. not be-
Ing accepted rs a compromise by the South.
The Wickliffc resolution was afterwards sub
stitutcd at Baltimore. The rejected rcsolu.
ton is as follows:
That nasmuch as differences Of opinion
exist in the Democratic party rs to the ma
ture and extent of the powers Of territori'
al legislature, and rs the powers and duties
of Congress, under the Constitution OF the
United States. over the institution Of slavery
in the territories, -,
Resolred, That the Democratic party will
abide by the decisions OF the Supreme Court
of the United States over tho institution ol
slavery within the territories.
This was stricken out-Ycas 40, Nays
go. The remaining resolutions touching
protection to naturalized foreigners, Pacific
Railroad, the acquisition Of Cuba, &C., ore
tho same US the Breckinridgc resolutions.
The wickliffc Resolution adopted Mt I'alti-
more in the place Of the above is as follow';l
Resolred, That It Is in accordance with
tho Interpretation of the Cincinnati platform
that during the erisienoe Of me !errifcriai
government, the measure Of restriction, what
ever II may be. employed by the Federal Leg
'i,latures over the subject Of the domestic 70,
lat;ons. As THE SAME HAS BEEN
or SHALL HEREAFTER BE ~
NNLLY DETERMINED BYTHE ~,
pREME COURT OF THE UNIIED,
STATES, should be respected by oil sooa
citizens, and ENFORCED WITH rRoxrTNEss AM
rIpnIrf ny EVERY BRANCH or TIE ukA'
GovERSxESr.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17

PORTUGUESE TABLE TRIcSERY.-Among
other items of kcyholc knowledge, we dis
covered that every day, about dinner-tine'
our neighbos had a table set out in their
parlor, with clean damask cloth and pieces
of bread, silver forks, spoons, castors, &c.
handsome wine glasses and soblets, and all
the paaphernalia OF very gcntecl dinner
equipage. The table stood thus during an
hour or more: so that il visitors came in,
they might suppose that the family were pre-
pared to sit down in style oomme u faut. But
to this table they never did sit down; for
when the time OF exhibition had elapsed, all
the fine things were taken of and carefully
put away, for similar show the next day,
and the next. Meanwhile (as we found by
rcconnoitering through the kitchen keyhole,
the Portuguese family all assembled in the
place where the food was cooked seated
themselves on the floor round large earth.
en- pan filed with some sort Of stew; and
each dipped in a pewter spoon and ted out
Of that same pan.-Lesiie's Autooicgrdphioal
RccoLecfiOns.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17
Who is tho Greatest?

Nv young cousin Henry has been reading
Abbott's History of Napoleon Bonaparte.
One evening, rs we sat together, he laid
down his book, and with glowing cheek and
sparkling eye, exclaimed:
'Wasn't no the most splendid man that
ever lived? Id give any thing to be halt 50
grcat!'
Mr.. Abbott's portrait 50 carefully conceals
the blemishes OF his hero, and is set in 50
dazzling frame, that could not wonder ut
a boys enthusiasm in contemplating it. But
said:
Your chance of being half us great as
BOnaparte is very good, think. That is
not always great which consists in brilliant
achievement. The highest greatness is NOR
al and seeks the good of Others rather than
its own glory. could tell you Of q more
noble hero than Napoleon, who lived in his
own time
Il should like to hear OF one,' answered
Harry, with an air that said he was not to
be convinced But he still loved story 50
told him the following:
Years ago, in the deep heart Of noun
tain in Belgium, a hundred men were work
ing in coal mine.
Grim-yisaged and dusky, moving about by
the dull red light Of their safety lamps, they
might have been mistaken for the demons OF
the mountain, once supposed by the PEASANTS
TO dwell in its caves. Their work was hard,
and surrounded by dangers; but their wives
and children were in the hamlet above, and
long habit made them forget their Perils. 80
thsy might be contented, and even happy. :.
The creaking windlass raised and lowered
a huge bucket through the deep and narrow
SHAFT, from morning till night, carrying men
and tools to and fro. This was their only
doorway.
Ii was MONDAY, and the sun sbons down
one side Of the shaft, and brought climmer
of DAYLIGHT 10 part Of the mine, when Uu.
bert Coffin. the master miner, took his place
in the great kibble, and was let down To the
mine many feet below. When he reached
the bottom, he commenced handing some tools
and stores to Victor, blind miner, who was
waiting there. Victor bad LETT sick child
in one of the cottages, and il was to inquire
after him that he stood waiting Mt the bot
tom Of the SHAFT.
The bucket was soon emptied, and Hubert
was Just stepping out, when bark What
sound was that which made his cheek pale
Il was the rushing and trickling Of water.
The next moment he caught sight Of astreau
forcing itsclf through 6ssure in the noun
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17

TOUCHING lNcIDEyr.-We recently heard q
rcmarkai 10 and touching story OF little
boy, the son of gentleman in an adjoining
county. His age Is twelve or thirteen. lie
is an interesting. promising lad. Ono day
during the past winter he failed to rise In the
morning as early rs usual. At length his
father went into the room where he lay, and
asked him why he did not get up? Ile said
1t seemed dark yet, and was waiting for day.
light. His father retired, but the boy did
not make his appearance for some time.
"My son, why don't you get up3"
He replied, "Father, Is 1t daylightf"
I--..AYes, long ego. - -.
"Then, father" tho little fellow said, al
am blind"
And 30 IL was-his sight was gone.
Tn short time his father took him to
Nashville to get the benefit Of the medical
profession there. but none of the physicians
could do any thing for him, and happily made
no experiments on his eyes. Some ladies in
a family of his fathers acquaintance sought
to cheer him In his affection, and one night
proposed to take him to the opera, that he
might hear the music and singing. lie went
and was delighted. In the course OF tho
performance, all at once he lcaped up, and
threw his arms around his fathers neck, and
screamed with ecstacy-
"Oh! father, can see can SEQ J"
His sight had instantly returned, and since
then he has retained 1t in full yigor, except
that under excitement there Is sometimes
transient dimners Of vision. The case is one
of remarkable and singular chancter.-
PRESBYTERIAN.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17
A Now Mexican Forest on Firo.
AWFUL SCEyE-Two MRS BURNED TO DEATH,

A friend Just arrived from Santa Fs, states
that four Mexican herders were driving q herd
of cattle through the mountainous north OF
that place. q short time since, when the fol.
lowing incident occurred, which give as
received il:
"Thc mountains were on FIRE ut the time,
but thinking the way clear before them,
they proceeded up valley until they found
their way barred by an impcnctrable wall
Of FIRE; in alarm they hastily rctraced their
STEPS. in the vain hope that escape might
still be possible. But alas they were too
late fire had closed the avenue by which
they had entered the valley, and broad belt
of flame cncirclcd them on every side, the
area of which was rapidly increasing every
moment. The long drouth bad rendered the
rubbish and underground below Us dry as
tinder, and the flames licked them up with
fearful rapidity; and springing upward,
caught the pine leaves above, glossy with rec
in, and then lcapins from tree to tree, FORM
cd n billow of fire awful to behold. The al.
lrighted herd, believing, with fear, dashed
through the flames, the most of them escap-
ing badly burned, but somo perished. Two
of the herdcs attempted to follow them but
who can breathe in such an atmosphere, walk
on burning Goals, cnvclopcd in hame' anu
liyc2 IL.
A few steps only were taken, when their
nerves became contracted with intense neat
their limbs refused to perform their once
and thew sunk shrieking on bed OF nre,
never more To rise. Their comrades heard
the diving Croans of their companions, ana
tho wild believing of the herd as they uasn'
ed through the sc, of fire, and the roains1
and the cracking of the flames as they ca%o
surcinp onward, and maddencd by dSlIn
thew dashed wildly from side to s'de' @se'y
seekinp that which they dared no, noiI ~
snd. and already suffering, in anue' ss;nL
,hs sronics of death too fearful 70 'n'ns
r. Zen a hugo rock barred their way, en1
a., IT,. 49, v;tb a thrill Of JOY that Gnau
my ~ or water rushed out at its loot. hcPe
spr;nsa psa - ";,hin them at the sight, and with
an energy such an emergency only oyuiu ~
.nirc. they improved the lew remaining mo
,npcnt, p ere the flames should roach tliem In pre-
,s,;nr 10 resist them. Everything combus.
i;hIs s Sas removed, until the increasing heat
forced them 10 desist, then inserting some
iry branches in the crcvices OF the rock above
tbe spring, they saturated their blankets with
water and spread them out upon them, and
eating themselves under their shelter, con-
tinued TO apply the water as fast o. thescan-
ty supply permitted.
Ashes, Goals and burning branches fell
thickly around them, and their hopes Auctu-
ated rapidly between hope and despair, a.
their chances OF escape lesscned or incrcasod.
Moments seemed Heightened into houn, and
doubtless moro than the agonia Of death
were passed by these poor herden Gro hope
ripcned into certainty and they knew they
were indeed saved as /" brands from tho burn
ing ."LN. Louis Democrat.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17

TIE INDIANA bee TAxER.-Tho Wabash
Intclligcncer tells tho following OF "bcc-
tanner" in that place:
"Onc of tho remarkable sights on tho
Fourth, was Mr.. Twining and his queen bee.
The day before ho came into our ofico with
an old plug hat. IIo had two holes In Il
about midway TO the crown-one In front,
the other In tho back part. Holding tho
hat in his hand and turning II over 90 a. 10
show that Il was empty, hc nid, You 30
that this hat Is now empty. Tomorrow
intend to have swarm OF bees In II making
honey, and intend TO wear Il on my head
with the bees In it, Sure enough, on tho
Fourth, as we were going out into the grovc,
we came across Mr. Twining. lie was loca-
ted under q shady tree, and was exhibiting
10 an admiring crowd OF men and women his
wonderful, patent beehive. On his head
was the identical hat that be had shown M
the day before. II was literally covered oil
over with bees, busy at work, going In and
out at the ori6ces before mentioned. All tho
spare space In tho hat was FLIED with new
comb, that had been made within twelve
hours. In bis hand he held tho queen bec,
which he was showing TO every ono who
would venture ncar enough 10 sase on and
admire the wonderful little insect. During
all the time he was giving an eloquent and
instructive lecture on the habits, worm anu
care Of bees"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17
DISTINGUISHED CoLORED RuSAwAYs.-Thc

DISTINGUISHED CoL0REp RUNAWAfs'-ih'
Augusta (Ga.) paper of Monday last, says
"a negro belonging to Senator Toombs
cmicrated northwardly a short time since,
Having been left in Washington city after
the adjournment of Congress to bring on his
master s horses, no very honestly shipped the
horses South. but he himself took the
other end of the road, and is now probably
in a free State.
One of Hon. A. II. Stevens servants was
committed to Jail last week in this city, hay'
ing robbed his master OF some $500. lie
.fell among thieves of his own color down
here, who robbed him of some 500, but the
money has been all or nearly all recovered.
1t is supposed from circumstances that Inc
was making preparations to join MIR. Tcomhs
servant at the North, but the destinations ol
Augusta intericred with his progress and led
to his arrest.
The boys were part of the plumber stolen
by the Abolitionist Chappell, in Washington
city, some years since-an occurrence when
caused some commotion ut the time. Chap
pell WIS caught and put In Jail, but we have
iorgotten what finally became Of hini-the
negroes returned to their masters and were
much trusted and kindly treated by them.
We shall expect to hear Of Mr.. Toombs' boy
ON the stump for Abe Lincoln, Us he is smart
fellow and blessed with the gift Of gab.'
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40etrg.
From the Home Journal.
THE LADY ALICE.
NJ MRS. ,. n. PARKER.

Won may throw down your Lutte, Lady Alice,
Your singing Is nothing 10 me,
would rather lie. TO old Christine
In the asAermAn's hut by the sea-
IviIl sit on her threshold and listen
rs the songs Of the tOOthless old erone-
To the ballads she shtieks with her spinning.
For her Robin, as blind as stone.
And I'll wish, my nlr Lady Alice.
That mlne was the hat by the sea-
That was grey headed old Robin,
And Christine vas singing for me,
Better be blind. poor old Robin,
With the crust Of beggar TO eat,
Than be chilled by the eyes which you worship,
And seersea by the lips you hold sweet
Yes. better sit there In darkness,
IL dark II can be whore the light
or true xoman's love IL uneessiag
Through the drearies, day and night
Than 20 own the domain aud the esrldom,
Which never eoald purchase for me
The love, and the faith, and the blessing,
Old Christine giveth to thee.
Adieu. my fir Lady Alice,
Ishall not be missed when you sing,
For every sweet note that yOu warble,
a host " true lovers viii bring.
And they will repeat the old story
Ny foolish lips made NE bstny,
And yes will repeat the old love-songs
You eareiied % tightly to-day.
Dat one Of these days, Lady Alice.
uhss yosr voice ID shAky and weak,
You may wish for dotlng old Robin
TO call u still blessed and sweet.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17

breathe at night but night airi The choice
Is between pure night air from without, and
foul night air from within. Most people
prefer the latter. An unaccountable choice.
What will they ay II Il Is proved that near
" one.half Of all the disease we suffer from
Is occasioned by people sleeping with their
windows shutt An open window, most
nights In the year, can ncrcr hurt any one.
This Is not to say that light Is not necessary
for recovery. In great cities, night air Is
often the best and purcst Dir to be found In
the twenty-four hours. l could better un-
derstand shutting the windows In towns dur
ing the day than during the night, FOR the
sake Of the sick. The absence of the smoke,
the quiet, all tend 10 make night the best
time for airing tho patient. One Of our
highest medical authorities on consumption
and climate has told me that the air in Lon
don is never 80 good as after ten o'clock at
night. Always air your room, then, from
the outside air, IL possible. Windows arc
made to open, doors are made to shut-the
truth of which seems extremely difficult OF
apprehension. Every room must DO aired
from without-cvcry passage from within.
But the fewer passages there are in q lospi-
tai the better.-F2orenoe Nightingale.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17

MAnOMEDAS SERuoNIziSG.-Onc morning
Nassr. Eddyn.E Efiendi asccnded into his pulpit
to preach, and addressing his hearers said:
20 believers know ye what am going to
talk to you aboutT
They replied they did not.
We'll, them rejoined he, 'sincc you do
not know, do you suppose that | am going
to tell you?'
Another morning he again appeared in the
pulpit, and said:
10 believers! know yc not what | am 60
ing to toll you?'
They replied that they did.
If you know 1t then, said he. i need not
tell It to YOU and he descended from the
pulpit and went his way.
Ills auditors. puzzled what to do, at length
agreed that II he again made his appearance
some Of them would say that they knew,
Others that they did not.
And again Na~r-Eddyn-Eaendi mounted
into the pulpit and said:
" Musselnen know ye what am going
to say to you?'
To which some replied, we know 9th.
crs we know not
'Gyodr returned hc; 'let those who know
tell those who do not
mysteries Of the Desert.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17

DRoxxDARr RIpISG.-The rider sits on his
dromedary somewhat as woman does on
horseback. A simple halter Il generally
sufficient for the guidance Of the animal, un-
les he happens to be Of IN intractable dis.
position, In which case metal ring inserted
In the nostrils IL used. For urging on the
animal they use cane with spike at the
end Of Il, with which they prick him behind
the ears. Sometimes oourbdsh, or whip OF
hoppootamus hide, 10 used for this purpose
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17

ally |, should be applied sparinsly Gensi. e. I.
2 hni .neaIinc. the dromedaiy accommodates :.i ms 5
Out. Out Il mil the viii Of the rider, putting
rSs pra, snsrry into his action when hard pres
ss.,. 60. .,bsusted, or lies sulklly down, and
s NJ ~ bite his Observation-Disclosures 81 Ae
Deseyf.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17

PRicx or NnGRoEs AT RIcnsoSD.-We saw
q letter yesterday from trading firm in
Richmond, to friend Of this city, giving the
following intelligence concerning the slave
market at the present time. The letter II
dated July Goth:
"No. l men sell here from $1,000 to 81 :
$50; second class men from Sl400 TO $liI5;
North grown field girls sell from $l4, ,l475
one extra sold to day $1,000. Tendency OF
the market upward. rd."-Mis'issippia July
q.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17
RxspEcTABLs DRAN-sHops.

Rev. Mr.. Chapin. 10 dlscusipg the qucs-
ton of licensing rcpctabls 'iiqpor shops.
remarks:
.Probably you would say-brcak up all
.tbcse 6lthy and low hannts, oil .hcsc places
where tho habitually intcmpcrate, The de-
graded, tho wretchcdly poor congrsar; !
and let these beverages be s,ld In rsspccfa".o .
places and 70 respectable pcoplo' Bat =
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17
TROUBLES never last forever.
The darkest day will pass away!r

.Troubles never last forever,
The darkest day will pass away!r
IL the SUN is going down, look up to the
stars-if the earth is dark, keep your eyes
ON heaven. With Gods presence and Gods
promises, man or child may be cheerful.
.Neyer despair when fogs' In the air.
A sunshiny morning will come without warning"
Mind what you run after. Never be con-
tent with a bubble that will bupt; or fire.
wood that will end in smoke and darkness,
but what you can keep and which is worth
keeping
Something sterling that will stay
When gold and silver ny away
If you have an enemy, act kindly to him.
and make him your friend. You may not
win hum over ut once, but try again. Let
one kindness be followed by another, till you
have compasscd your end. by little and by
little, great things are completed.
Water hlllng day by day,
Wears the hardest rock away.
And 80 repeated kindness will soften q
heart Of stone.
Whatever you do, do It willingly. A boy
that is whipped at school never learns his
lessons Welt. A man that is compelled to
work, cares not how badly 1t is performed.
He that pulls OF his coat checrfully, strips
up his clothes in earnest, and sings while he
works, Is the man for me.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17

q The Cincinnati papers relate an snec-
dote Of beautiful young lady who had DO
como blind, but recovered her sight after
marriage. Whercupon tho Now York Post
wickedly observes that Il n no uncommon
thing for peoples eyes to DO opened BY mat
rimony,
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17

~ A motto of Garibaldi's is quoted By
the paper: I" ! came to Sicily where II beat
an army without general; i am now going
to Rome. TO beat general without an
army" -...
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-08-17
OVER THE MIND OR BODY OF MAN."-JErrEnsos
MORNING, AUG. II, 1860.
THE PLATFORMS..

As Democratic platforms
finally adopted Baltimore, both by the side Of the Republican platform
considered They concise
the leading principles the parties the and they should DO thoroughly
will e found for reference
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CouysEIs TO TIE YorNo.-Ncver be cast
down by triaes. II spider breaks his web
twenty times he will mend 1t again. Make
up your minds to do thing, and you will
do It. Fear not If troubles come upon you,
keep up your spirits though the day may be
n dark one
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N,ou, Ar..-An extraordinary iallacy Is
Tho dro.d Of night air. What air can we
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