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THE ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.

Texas was from the first rock of Of
Tense to New England. Mr.. Monroe. who
regarded our title to it as indisputable
was persuaded by Mr.. Adams to give i,
up to Spain by the treaty of Florida
The New England men threatened disso
luton should Texas not be given up
Said Mr.. Monroe, in one of his letters on
this subject "The difficulty is altogether
internal and of the most distressing ma
ture and dangerous tendency.
And what was that difficulty? The
Eastern Federalists menaced the Union
if Mr. Monroe admitted Texas into the Un-
ion! Mr.. Monroe was deferred by these
menaces of disunonl Mr.. j. @. Adams
was in his Cabinet and knew the designs
of the Boston Federalists. What their
designs were Mr.. Adams subsequently de-
veloped in his attact upon the Hartford
Convention.
This difficulty about Texas again broke
out after the establishment of her indie.
pendence, and when she applied for ad
mission into the Federal Union. This
developed afresh the sectionalism and se-
cessionism of New England, and here
we have to note change of opinion on
the part of Mr. Adams. He now makes
his appearance as one of the New England
agitators.
In speech on the 5th Of November,
1874, at Bridgewater, Mass. Mr.. Adams
said in relation to the anexation ofTexas;
1.-The whole transaction was fagrant
violation of the Constitution, and its con.
sumation, had it been effected would
have been itself dissolution of the Un-
ion." This was said after the rejection
of the treaty and before annexation by
resolution OF Congress.
In 1874, Mr.. Adams and thirteen Con
gressmen issued "a most elaborate pape1
addressed "to the people of the Free States
of the Union" The National AnteKgencer
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-06-20
DIR. A. A. CRUMP,

X ERMAN Il ENGLISH Botanic Physician
VI Millersburg, o. Ofice-on the East end of
Main street, four doors above the Public square
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WIN. REED.
ID. 8. UIIL,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Millersburg, Ohio
"a ohice-ln Mayors building, over the Book
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A. II. FRY,

A. Ii. FRY,
VTTATCH MAKER L. JEWELER, Main
w Street, opposite Court House, Miersburg
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nENTIST, Millersburg, Ohio, Artificial Teeth
- inserted, from one to an entire set on gold
silver or vulcanite base. All operations skilfuly
performed. Satisfaction warranted.
TRooms, three doors west of Weston's Sa.
loon, jackson Street. n4l.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-06-20

EMPIRE HOUSE.
III M. LEE, Proprietor, Main Street, Millers.
IL. burg, Ohio.-nS.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-06-20
STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS.

To Virgil Hicox, Esq. Chairman
State Dem oc, attic Committee.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16
Position Defined.

We understand that the distinguished
gentleman who presided over tho antitypc
of the Hartford Convention held at Alfred.
August I, being sorely pressed by a member
Of the Convention "to tell how he stood
about the war;" Said no was for defending
the Federal Capitol, even though it required
100000 men, and when that was secured he
would then disband all forces not necessary
for that purpose, and would then try all
arguments and pcrsuasions to bring back the
South. II these should fail it would be Of
no usc to try anything further"
Qucrc. Would not this be very acceptable
doctrine to the rebels, who now declare all
they desire is separation. 1t strikes us that
JEFF. Davis himself would DO satisfied with
this plan-at any rate ali that he would have
to do would DO to remain dissatisfied and re-
fuse these overtures OF pleading democrats,
and his plan Of q separate confcderacy would
be completed.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16

OFFICIAL REPORT or THE BATTLE or Bull
RuN.-Gcn. Mcdowell commander Of the
Federal troops at Bull Run, has made care
fully prepared report Of tho diasterous en-.
gagemcnt at Bull Run. Itslength precludcs
its publication in our columns. ltagrees
with the accounts which have been generally
published in the newspapers about this bat
tie. 1t confirms also most Of the Southern
accounts which have been published, In the
statement that our forces had every advantage
and would undoubtedly have gained the
victory had il not been for the timely rein.
forcemcnt Of the rebels by the residue ofGen.
Johpson's army.-who threw themselves in
the woods on the right and towards the rear
of the right Of our army.-turned the tide
and spread confusion among our troops.
by this report VIC get q correct statement,
at last, Of the casualties Of the battle, which
exhibits o total Of 10 officers and 4G2 meu
killed. "A officers and 9is men wounded, and
40 officers and ll76 men missing. The loss
Of artillery was IA riaed and 8 smooth bor'
guns. The losses in ammunition, quarter
masters aud commissary's stores, arc as fol-
lows One hundred and fifty boxes small
arm cartridges. Eish.y-seven boxes riaed
cannon ammunition. Thirty boxes old fire.
arms. Thirteen wagons loaded with provis'
ions, and three thousand bushels Of oats. II
is estimated that twenty Eve hundred muskct'
and eight thousand knapacks and blanket'
were lost.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16
Tho County Convention.

There should DO full attendance at the
County Convention to DO held at Alfred on
Monday next. Not only should the dclcga-
tions be full, but there should be also large
representation of earnest, and patriotic men
present to participate in the deliberations,
and to show by their presence that the peo-
pie of York County are deeply interested in
the grave questions, Of tho PRESERVATION of
the UNION and the maintenance Of the Con.
srITUTIoN, now before the American people.
In no sense would we have them 90 to the
Convention as partizans, more intent on the
preservation Of party lines and the fulfllmcnt
of party obligations than the safety and
honor of the country. The only issue worth
naming. before the country, is the practical
one of sustaining the government in tscfIorts
to put down an audacious and wicked re-
bellion. When the knife is being held to
the Nations throat, and the assassin is de-
handing sacrifice Of its liberties, there is
but one honest course for the patriot to take,
and it is to make all party ends subscryient
and subordinate to the cause Of the country
and its constitution. Feeling this to be 80,
we have abstained from the declaration of
mere party views, and from pressing activity
on account of party considerations, and we
trust that the Convention to be heldat Alfred
in the large aud liberal spirit that actuated
the State Convention held at Augusta, will
extend the hand of friendship to all who, no
matter what their antccedents may be, will
unite in efforts to sustain the government in
its purpose of putting down wicked re-
bellion, and prosecuting the war to an honor
able close. We believe that vast majority
of the people of the country are anxious for
this, and that the people Of York County
share in this desire, ard that all good men
and patriotic men will, asking nothing Of the
South but return Of its allegiance to the
Constitution, will unite together in firm
and unyiclding determination to stand by
the Union in its entirety, to make no com
promise with rebels with arms in their hands,
and defend the flag of the country whether
assaulted by a foreign foe, or domestic traitors.
Let then the people of York County come
up to the Convention in this spirit, and for
gctful OF all mere party questions. waving
them for the time being, unite their efforts
to sustain the constitution under which we
have SO long lived and prospcred, and to con-
tinue that Union whose glory has given to
history its brightest pages, and to mankind
everywhere the hope Of the coming of that
day when everywhere, in oldcn world as well
as new, the right Of the people to rule shall
be recognized and established.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16
The Reason Why.

During the discussion Of the majority re-
solves in the latter-day Hartford Convcn-
ton, held at Alfred, II was urged by men,
Der of the Convention that the resolutions did
not cmbody the views of the Democratic par
.y, and he wanted those that did. There
upon the distinguished chairman exclaimed
that they did not want set that the rcpub-
licans would throw back into their faces in
three days. In reply 70 this the member
was told "that they were not to make rcsolu.
tons for republicans, but to declare the
principles Of the democratic party, to speak
wha. they mean and mean what they speak.
Then the chairman replied that he was a
man Of expcdicnts. that the Democratic par.
ty was party Of ezpcdients. This view,
with the aid Of the mass meeting prevailed.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16
POLITICAL KIND FAMILY NEWSPAPER.

And II was not objected TO by those who form
ed the majority report on the ground that Il
expressed moro than they meant, but that Il
expressed moro than Il was srpedisni to tell
The chairman unhesitatinsly declared that the
Democratic party was and had been party Of
expedienis. and FOR himself he was man Of
erpedients, and more than that. that he would
resort to any expedicnt to secure the triumph
OF his party. lie wanted the majority report
adopted because It was policy to adopt II, and
advocated II on that ground solely.
Would that the consolidated body Of tho De-
mocracy could haze heard the singing, sarcastic
scathing rejondcr Of Col. T. X. Lane.
While we loa,he his doctrine (as must every
man who has any love Of country or any de
sire for national unity 1--WE admire his ingenious
frankness, and his hatred Of masked batteries.
He favored the minority report, and square,
manly hand to hand fight. lie despised the
sncaking. housing, skim milk politicians who
sought to "obtain goods under false pretences,
and were afraid to utter what they most believ-
ed. Ills remarks were earnest, pointed, and
energetic, and being to the echo, sent conster-
nation into the ranks Of his opponents.
As many of the delegates had gone home, 1t
was proposed when the vote was about to be
taken, to Iesolye themselves into Mass Con-
vention-a happy erpedient Of the friends OF
the majority report. On this question the
erord rotsd, and the Delegate Convention be-
came Mass Convention by larger vote than
the whole number Of delegates present at any
time during day. Thisoutrage on the rights
Of the delegates enraged portion Of them be-
yond description, and amid cries Of "order"
from the chair, and the indiscrminate hootings
and dire confusion Of the crowd, the Con'en-
ton came to an inglorious close.
Judging from the throes Of the party in this
Convention. Democracy Is on its last legs and
Is staggering hopelessly to its grave.
Whether or no Il will like Mr.. Crackers friend,
"make very handsome corpse and become Its
coffin prodigiously," we cannot positively say
but rather think not. In either event, 1t be-
comes the Republicans of York County to give
1t decent burial on election day. And having
the ability, the only question is, iriHyou do III
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16


N. Y. Tribune) called State Convention to
nominate Union ticket pledged to vigor.
Gus prosecution Of the war for the restoration
of the authority Of tho Constitution and tho
execution Of the Federal laws In all sections
of the country. Let the candidates presented
for Office include ct men OF oil the old parties
who are willing to take their places on this
new and noble platform. There are such
men in plenty. men who, like Daniel S.
Dickinson, John A. Dix, and Millard Fill
more, are patriots thousand times more
than they arc partisans. We mention these
names because they are representative, mol
because these distinguished gentlemen ought
individually to DO nominated for Office
What we insist upon is the principle Of Union
for tue Union, the Constitution and the En-.
forcement Of the Laws.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16
Declined.

The Republicans Of the State ofNcw York,
through their State Committee, proposed to
the Democrats Of that State to hold Union
Convention to mako State nominations, ask
ing only in the language Of the profer, 80
Union ticket, pledged to q vigorous prosecu-
ton of the war for the restoration Of the
authority Of tho Constitution and for the
execution Of the federal laws in oil sections OF
the country" This reasonable proposition
which looked to the nomination OF single
ticket composed Of the representative men OF
each party on the simple platform Of sup
preston Of the rebellion, was declined by
the democratic leaders. of that State, and tho
Republican State Committee have called
State Convention Of the Republicans and all
Others to nominate candidates. 1t iseyident
that thoss Democrats who are continually
bowling about tho Republicans adhCring to
their party when talking about the partizan
proceedings Of Republicans, will be satisfied
with nothing short Of giving up everything
into their hands and allowing them to rule.
They want the Republicans to abandon their
organization, but have not the slightest idea
Of doing anything OF the kind themselves
The Republicans are very good natured, but
We imagine will be found in no hurry to
accommodate these democratic leaders in this
particular. In the State ofNew York not
withstanding this declination Of the leaders
Democracy for uniop. the Republicans have
adopted broad and patriotic policy in CALI
ing their convention. "Thcy have (Says tho
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16

y A sccessionist appeared in our street,
on Monday. lie commenced by expressing
great devotion to the Union, and being in
true secession style, somewhat balmy. ended
in energetic hurrahing for JEFF. Davis. lie
was for compromise, and when the South
was offered their just rights, and they would
not then take them, why then he said with
all the energy ola despairing Northern ST.
cessionists. "why damn them would go
there with the damned black republicans and
fight and make them take them. The last
we saw Of him he ,cas leaning in the door
way Of a suspicious looking place, probably
acting as sign where sccessionis,s are man.
ufactured.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16

- The Standard, secession sheet pub
lished at Concord, n. H., was cleaned out
by mob Of soldiers Of the let N. II. regi.
mcnt, which has just returned from the war.
The presses, type, &C., were dcmolished.-
The paper published somO SANDER about the
regiment, and its proprictors refused to take
II back.
The Office of the Bangor Democrat was en-
tered on Monday, about noon, by an assem-
blagc Of disOrdcrly persons-the types thrown
into the street, tho presses destroyed, and the
Office cleaned out The rioters were few In
number, but large crowd was present,
which did not Interfere to prevent it.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16

violated" We know tho temper ofa gener-
Gus people better than to suppose these Hart
ford Convention resolves, which afford in the
truest sense said and comfort to the enemies
Of the constitution, which arc intended to
give sympathy and encouragement to rebels.
and designed. as far as the puny source from
which they emanate can, to embarrass the
government. will meet with any response
A generous and patriotic people, which
has ever in the country's danger stood FORE
most in shielding that country, will never
follow desperate politicians into the paths of
dishonor. II will not, by the voice Of ccnsure
and complaint, weaken the governmental
arm in its efforts to sustain the constitution
and to preserve the Union unimpaired. Were
we simply actuatcd by motives Of partizan
policy we should thank this latter day Hart
ford Convention, held at Alfred, in the year
of grace 1861, for the stand it has taken. but
in the efforts now making to sustain the Con-
stitution and Union inviolate we will cordi-
ally grasp the hand Of all patriotic men,
We want no more party triumph. We want
the Constitution and the Union saved, and
we know that by the efforts Of generous per-
pie casting aside oil selfshness of party, it is
to be saved.
We tell the managers Of this Convention
that its Hartford Convention proceedings
will only bring them mcritcd contempt, VIC
tell them they will DO smothered by the in
dignation which the issue Of treason which
they have raised. They may work, rally
and call, spend time and money, appeal to
party ties. but the true Democracy will not
give votes to sustain principles such as are
contained in these resolves. II they cannot
conscientiously join hands with the Republic
cans, they will silently fold their arms and
wait until more honest and more patriotic
men take the place Of leaders, and better
sentiment of patriotism is dominant in the
party which in the days Of its prosperity has
had their sympathy and support.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16

DELEGATES TO TIE ALFRED CONVENTION
FROM BrDpEroRD. - Ward /, Anthony o.
Campbell Ward 2, Oliver Perkins; Ward
3, Foxwell B. Staples; Ward 4, George T.
Jordan Ward s, WIN. Andrews; Ward O.
E. ii. Hayes Ward I, Hiram Porter.
AZ Large-Samuel w. Luducs. VIM. p
Freeman, |. p. Quincy. John Drew, Benz
r. Dollif, 7. p. s. Deering.
Tho delegation were authorized to I'll va
cancics.
We are requested to say that q meeting oil
the delegation will be held at our Counting
Room on Saturday evening, ut o'clock, t.
ill vacancies, and make arrangements about
conveyance to Alfred on the day of tho con
yention.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16

necessary pluck, and the public confidence.
The company will DO composed Of the bcs
material. We understand that already somo
forty or moro have enlisted froufthe neighbor-
hood of Sanford. Persons in this vicinity
wishing to join Mr.. Hemmingway's company
can find cnli.ting papers at our Office, and all
information in relation to pay. bounty DC.
will DO cbcerfully impaired. The pay OF tho
soldier' Is now sl3 per month with clothing
and rasions. go bounty from the State
when mustered into U. s. Service, and 500
In cash from the United States Government
when the war closes, or l60 acres Of land.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16

y A letter from Washington from an
undoubted source, says "that some Of tho
officers Of one Of the Maine Regiments con-
template rcsigning their positions, and allego
as their reason "that they expected only to
help defend tho capital and not to invade
Virginia" Is this contemplated return IN
obedience to the democratic programme, arc
they frightened, or is any reason better than
none. when the law Of necessity opentess-
These are questions which the commu nifty
will ask.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16

wn is q bad thing to make mp fight. but
good thing to make up quarrel; but It Is
better to fight than to have your Grocer palm
of any other saleratus on to you than Herrick
Aliens Gold Medal, manufactured at III Lib
erty Street, New York. We are glad to sec
that q good many ofour merchants are selling
il, Notwithstanding they can't make so good o
profit on It as on other kinds. Ifany one wants
to get up fight with us. let them try and put
some other kind Of saleratus Or Soda on to US
besides Herrick Aliens Gold Medal.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16

ARREST FOR TRnsoS.-Mr. Faulkner, ex-
minister to France, and recently returned
from that country, was arrested IN Washing
ton last week on an accusation Of treason.
1t is alleged that while in France he aided
the rebel States in their reasonable designs,
going so far as to aid them in the purchase
of munitions of war. II is said the Govern
ment has proof Of this. II is also said he
has commission as Brigadier General in the
Confederate army. lie is Virginian by
birth.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16

GoSE TO AuousrA.-The company OF vol
untecrs recruited in part in this city, and in
part in Portland and other places, was organ
lied by the election OF WIN. n. Cushman OF
Portland, Captain james NJ. Andrews OF
this city, LIST Lieut.. j. L; Walker OF Port
land, % Lieut.. The company, consisting Of
about 20 members, left on Wednesday tor
Augusta, and is to form one Of the compa.
mics of the 9TH regiment.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16

RrcRurrNo.-John Hemingway, Esq,
Of Spriugvalc. one Of the Go. Commissioners
Of our County, has authority from the Gov
crnor to raise company for the 9Th or 9th
Maine Regiment. Mr.. Hemmingwsy ssn
energetic. straight forward man, has the
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-16

A SPLIT. - The Democratic Convention
held at Augusta on Wednesday, after quar-
relling all day, split. Tho Union portion
nominated Col. Charles ID. Jameson of Ban
gor, for Governor, and the rebel part nomi.
mated Ex-Governor Dana of Frycburg, tho
author Of the celebrated Frycburg resolu-
.;ona