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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

~ Private letters have been received IN
this city from Mr.. Harris, our Minister a'
Yeddo, dated the 10th Of December. Ths
health OF Mr.. Harris has been entirely restored,
and he was in the active performance OF his ON
cial duties. lie represents the feelings OF the
government and people Of Japan 10 be In the
highest degree favorable to this country. MT:
Harri, differs essentially from the opinions oil
letter writer's from Japan, In regard to the
prospective Importance Of the American trade.
There Is reason to believe we may expect large
importations Of silks and teas from there dur.
ing the present year The ambassadors who
visited the United States had all resumed their
official duties, and were loud and sincere In
their Acknowledgements for the honor and kind
ness shown them while in the United States
N. Y. POli.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

II Among the passengers who arrived at
New York by the steamship Arabia was Mr.
W. II. Russell, the special correspondent OF the
London Times, who has come to this country
for the purpose Of giving fair and Impartial
account of the nature and extent OF our politi-
cal troubles; and from the worldwide celebri-
ty Mr.. Russell has gained by his graphic de-
scription Of the Crimean war and the Indian
revolt, his letters will doubtless be looked for
with much interest on both sides Of the Allan
tic.
SHERMAN NJ. Boorn RELEAsEp.-Thc Mlwau-
kie Sentinel says Sherman N. Booth appeared
on the streets Of that city on Sunday, and was
present at one Of the churches. II soon became
known to his friends that he was released by
order OF the President, who signed his pardon
March 2. Mr.. Booth looks remarkably well
considering his long confinement.
~ Secession Is at discount both in Arkan-
sas and Missouri. In the former State seces-
sion ordinance was rejected in the Convention
by q vote Of 30 to IS. In the Missouri Conyen-
ton. measures looking to secession were tablet
by decided vote, and the first and second res
olutions Of the majority report Of the Commit
tee on Federal Relations passed by nearly
unanimous vote.
ORDERED TO LEAvE.-John Van Ripper. hail.
ing from Massachusetts,. but for three years q
resident Of Petersburg, left that city very hur-
richly on Saturday morning, to avoid the at
tcntions Of Vigilance Committee, who, learn
ing that Van Ripper had publicly declared that
"hc was born an abolitonist-raiscd On aboli-
tionist-and intended to die one" intimated o
determination to escort him out Of town.
rTwilliam s. Thayer. Of the N. Y. Evening
Post, has been appointed Consul-Gcneral at
Alexandria, Egypt-salary $500.
vt Is stated that Gen. Webb declines the
mission to Constantinople.
~ Carl Schurz has been nominated as min
lister to Portugal.
T Hon. Joshua II. Giddings has been APP
pointed Consul General Of the United States Tor
the British Provinces. Salary $4,000. This
appointment is proper appreciation OF the
services Of this distinguished and persistent
friend and advocate OF the principles OF liber-
~ on which the constitution Of the United
States is based.
Consul TO VERA CRUz.-IIon. NJ. II. Dun
nell, of Portland. has been appointed Consul
to Vera Cruz. Salary $500. This is one OF
the most important consulates Of the Govern
ment. Mr.. Dunncll is IN able man, and will
discharge the duties Of the station with great
ability.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

n 1t is stated that the Attorncy.Gcncral
of tho United States has given written o.
pinion, to the effect that under the S9th
section Of the law OF 1870, II will be impos-
sible to collect any revenue in any OF the se-
cedcd States. That section declares that tho
trial Of any fact regarding violation OF tho
revenue laws shall be within tho judicial dis
trict in which the seizure and forfeiture &C.
curs. As there arc no U. S. Courts, judges,
or marshalls in any Of the ports Of the 70
ccded states, there are no means, under ex-
isting laws, Of enforcing any penalties for
violations Of the revenue, even II It wcrc
practicable to appoint collector to reside
on shipboard within four miles Of the port.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

wIoYALL ON A BESpER.-Erroneous rumors
are aboat respecting duel between Senator
wigfll and Jackson Of Kentucky. The par
ties were ION BENDER the other night. Wig
fall said Kentucky raised nothing but asses and
jacTasses. Subsequently Jackson slapped his
face. Jackson woke up next morning with a
bad headache, quite oblivious Of the previous
nights proceedings, until Mr.. Breckinridge In
formed him ofhis behavior. He said he knew
nothing about It and would apologize. wig
fall. hearing this went to sec him at once the
apology was made, and all hands had another
Hnree
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29
ANOTHER SOUTHERN RExoSsraAxcr-Tb.

ANOTHER SOUTHERN RESoSsrRAScl-TheR a-
leigh IN. CO. Standard has the following hit
at the leaders Of the secession movement -
"There Is no Democracy in the action Of the
Southern oligarchs. The people rers rushed
out of the Union without the privilege OF be-
ing heard at the polls; and in Georgia the idea
Of the people having the right in the last resort
to shape their own destinies was sncercd at by
Cobb and Toombs. Such thingscannot endure.
A revulsion win take place sooner or later,
which viii vindicste the majesty and power Of
the people. and sweep tho oligarchs from the
face OF the earth"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

FEDERAL PnorERrr AT sAx Asrosn. Tho
San Antonio Herald gives the following prop
erty delivered up ut Gen. Twigg's hsadquar-
tiers f: $500 mules valued ut $50 each. sVo,ooo;
500 wagons valued ct $40 each. 5000; V'o
horses valued at $40 each. sii2, 200; 900 har-
nesses valued at $50 each. $4,000; worth OF
tools. wagon material. iron. nails. horse and
mnle shoes. s2so. 900; corn "a, this po't) $500;
clothing si5o. 600; commissary stores $4,000;
ordnance stores sloo.ooo. Total. 81 100. 500.
exclusive Of public buildings, to which the Fed
eral Government has title. Much OF the
above property Is estimated at the. original
cost, It's value at San Antonio being much
greater; being worth TO the State st least MIL
lion and half Of dollars. The eight artillery
guns allowed the companies were valued ut
eight thousand dollars.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

e There has been q curious rebellion In
louisiana Ieesenty 1--we students who were AK
'ious to join the Pelican Gag and to hight I'M
der that bird Of very dirty habits, rose nom
their seats after morning grace had been said
smashed their la,es and glasses. overthrsw
The table. pitched into the Professors. and then
vamoused. en- masse. They may DO pronoan-
eed most grscelcss set.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

e Since the discovery Of coal-oil in Penn
sylvaria. seventeen thousand barrels have been
received in Pittsburg, and SAB, 500 worth Of
purified oil has been sold. Great activity pre-
walls among manufacturers Of machinery. and
large sums have been expended in purchasing
steam engines and other necessary apparatus
for boring the Garth in search Of oleasinous
wealth,
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

~ The second Of the series Of Concerts win DO
given on Fast Evening. April nth, at City Hail.
Mrs J. II. Long. the great New England Soprano,
has been engaged, with other distinguished talent
for which see advertisement next week.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

UNITED STATES CkSsss.-The Official census Of
the United States has just been completed. and 1t
shows total OF thlrty-one million four hundred
and twenty mine thousand eight hundred and nire-
ty.ous al ,t2s.ssl) or these. three million nine
hundred and f,y-0ne thousand eight hundred and
ono Aro slaves.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

siGSs or sPRNo.-AbOut the only sign Of spring
we have yet seen Is the new stock Of Spring Goods
which BANKS has lately purchased. and now has
ready for customers at prices the most reasonable
at his store in HOOpsr's Block. Warm weather
must come soon, and Ills best TO make ready for IL
now. See advertisement In another column.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29
Now York Municipal Elections.
GREAT REPUBLICAN, aAINsi

Thirty-eight counties In New York have had
their elections for Supervisors this spring. and
have elected $40 Republicans and ais Demo-
crats-last year 5it Republicans. go Demo-
Gratis. The Democratic boast OF reaction Is
nothing but Boosting.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

A vessel with oil for the light houses has
been seized at Galveston. by one Sherman. with
q so-called vigilance committee. This Is con-
sidered the most dastardly and the moanest got
yet perpetratei by the scccssionists, ha1arding
the safety ofproperty and life on the scaboard
for their nefarious purposes.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29
For the Union and Journat

AUGUSTA, Mafh 10, 1884,.
The ui ersisnod, joint select con- mittee Of the
Legislature OF Maine, to whom w4e referred all
matters ISrtaining to Temperanc{ and the Tenn:
peranee Ikws, in consequence OF he many repre-
sentationstnade to them from va 5ous parts Of tho
State, OF I'D difficulty experience by Town Agents
In procuring pure liquors for MEDICINAL purposes,
were induc3 to make careful Investigation to as.
certain whethe II Is possible TT municipal officers
to purchase liquors any whor3to be kept and sold
for medicinal and mechanlca1 purposes, with any
safety agairtt adulteratedS and poisonous COM
pounds. u
In the cours\ Of the inyef igation tnrcc members
Of the Committee, MessrJ vinton. Milliken and
Hamilton, visitSd Boston fOr the sole purpose Of
examining into The chara}ter and management Of
the establshmeA Of Z. \ Porter, Esq, the Com.
missioner Of Mas achusdts for tho sale OF Liquors
10 Towns and Citks for (nedicinal and mechanical
purposes. Havinl an unpleasant recollection Of
the abuses Of the Sogmission under SIR. Porter's
predecessor. the CON ittee were very critical and
thorough In their q mination. They made careful
Investigation as TO manner OF purchasing and
selling in the estabJ iment, and the system Of re.
cordlng all the tions Of the year and Of re-
porting to the StaY authorities annually.
They also had q Ipro(ra interview with DR.
Hayes, the "Statd AssAer." by whom a careful
analysis is made n sahple Of every package OF
liquor that goes hto Mri Porters store as required
by the laws Of th Comm nwealth.
From the facts tbtaineAby this very careful OK.
animation and m assurtacos Of several officers
Of the "MassachuIetts TEMPERANCE Alliance" the
Committee were 1illy couvkced that Mr. Porter Is
doing legal, hodbrable. an honest business, and
that municipal Qeers pure asing liquors OF him
tor sale according to the prNvidons OF our State
law, viii be safe{f imposidOn, that they can 20
or send to his ejtablishmentlior such articles as
they require for fheir Agenciei without danger Of
being cheated getting an adulterated or poison.
Gus compound, knd at prices ftually lower than
they actually Jay to Illegal Houses for spurious ar
ticles.
For the sak{of the Temperatcc cause and Of our
salutary Tent beranee law, We % nestly recommend
to the munit pal officers and Atents Of the cities
and towns \ Maine to purchase OF Mr.. Porter 30
long as he manages his business IN the honorable
way whief We verify believe he 4 doing.
S S E.SESs %si:,ys!s '~.''
~. A. MILLIKEN. Cherry{eid,)
rs. Q. HAMILTON, BiddeftFd,
T. R0WELL, Ilallowell,
J, N. SHERMAN, Buekspkrt, \ House.
J. II. LoyEy0Y, Albany,
n A LAW uodrdon
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

~ The ship Samuel Dunning. Capt. skol-
field, cleared at Mobile on the 18th, for Liver
pool, with SEQ bales Of cotton, weighing o.
9o2, I 50 pounds, and valued at S2ss, oi9,3
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

MILLiKEy's (IorEL-M. Milliken, for many
the st SSs;S e, sS Ssi
resumed his old p ICE. a1} will be happy to sec hi.
No: ISL washington sset. between Drocm6eld
tration Of Mr.Milkei Eas one Of the most popular
their families. cOmnY 70 be city, will find at this
house all the comfoI and onyensnees Of the best
Intends Il shall noy be moro deserving than ever
of the public APPRECIATION. Mt OF the sleeping
rooms are heated2by steam. Immediately connect
Cd ,i,, with the h0a hot and cold 0a'h'H''''"
suIcrpE.-sirs Mary Meserve. WIDOW lady, liv-
ing with her relatives In this village, committed
suicide on Friday night last, aged 65 years, She
friends had slept In room opening out OF hers -
but this night they went up stairs to sleep: She
was found dead in the morning, II appeared that
she got up stopped the clock closed her door, I'LL
ed her mouth with a handkerchief, tore a strip
from a Sheet fastened the ends 10 the top OF high
bed post, and with the middle wound twice round
her neck threw her weight over the foot Of the bed
She had been almost entirely blind Tor some time
previous to her death-Demoerat.
BRIO AsnoRE.-Brig Laurietta, Brown, OF Free
port, ffom Matanzas, loaded with Molssses, bound
for Portland, went ashore at oclockP r. NJ, on the
2lst, at Hills Beach. near Wood Island, and has
bilged. A part OF the cargo will BIO saved In q
damaged state. Crew all saved.
MARINE DISASTER. Schooner Susan Baker, Of
Saco, Capt Vim. Googins, was wrecked at Scituato
on Thursday night Of last week, and three OF the
crew were drowned, no one but tho Captain escap-
ing. The persons lost were John and James Red
man, Of tins city, and Mr.. Fletcher, son Of stephen
Fletcher OF Saco. The latter leaves wife and one
child. The vessel was owned by Joseph Ilobson,
Of Saco.
THE WRECK OF THE SUSAN BAKER.-Three bodies
OF the schooner Susan Baker, before reported
wrecked at Scituate, were picked up Sunday, and
the cargo (coal has been all recovered.
GEoGRAPHIcAL SURVEY OF THE SrATE.-Among
the last acts OF the Legislature was ono appropr-
ating 5000 to geographical survey of the State,
TO be expended under direction OF the Governor
and the Secretary Of the Board Of Agriculture.
A BRIEF IsAuGuRAL.-Mayor Moody, Of Belfast
was inaugurated on Monday last. Amer being
sworn into Office he addressed the City Council rs
fOllowsi-
Gentlemen of tAs city Council IL presume that
those who voted for me on Monday last knew that
was not a talking man, but working man; anu
now, gentlemen, am here ready to 80 to work.
~ Hon. JoHS SHERMAN has been elected u
Senator from Ohio in place Of Salmon p. Chase, APP
pointed Secretary Of the Treasury.
y Hon. VIM. W. Thomas was on Saturday last
nominated by tho Republicans ofPortland as their
candidate for Mayor. The election takes place on
Tuesday next.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

AcxsowLEpsxKSr.-we are indebted TO our SEN
stors In Congress. Messrs. Fessenden and Morrill,,
for several important and valuable public doeu.
ments-
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29
STATE OF MAINE.

ExEcurIvk DsPARrnESr,
Augusta, Mar. -, looi'>
A. .d,ou,psd session OF the Executive Council
will be held at the Council Chsmoyr, IN augusta
ON Wednesday the 7th Jay o. APiii uoA
A,,s,,, JOSEPH d. HALL, ssc'y OF State.
A''o''' II
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29
Tho Augusta Chronicle (scccssion) says

"There is no longer any reason why the peo-
pie should not be recognised as portion OF the
State. We advocate the submission Of the con-
stitution to the people, or a convention chosen
by them for its consideration, rs measure OF
expcdiency. II is notorious that much dissat-
isfaction exists among the people Of some por-
lions of the confederacy."
The Jackson Mississippian asserts "the right
OF the people to decide whether or not they will
live under the constitution which Is being pro-
vided for them by the body in session ut Mont
gomcry."
The vicksburg Wing insists that "thc per-
manent (scceding) government must be sub
mitted to the popular will. and woe be to the
man who stands between the people and this
inalienable right"
The most respectable Southern papers abound
in such expressions Of o growing suspicion on
the part Of the people that they are about to
be cheated by their self-constituted masters;
and they are right. beyond doubt.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

BRIG AsnoRE.-Brig Laurietta. Brown, OF Free
port. from MatanEas, loaded with Molssses, bound
for Portland, went ashore at 6 o'cockP. NJ, ON the
2lst, at Hills Beach. near Wood Island, and has
bilged. A part OF the cargo will DO saved In
aged state. Crew all saved.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

-Advertisers are particularly request
Al II hand In their advertisements as early IN tno
week as possible. In order to secure their Inssi'
Hon they must be received by WednesdaSnVon-
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29
Calling for n Vote.

The editor Of the North Albanian proclaims
his dissatisfaction with the seceders' action, and
being advised to "leave the State" replies:
'If all were to leave who are dissatisfied. We
fear the remainder would soon have to leave or
do worse, for they would have few left on whom
they could safely rely for selkprotection. II Is q
remarkable fact, and why II Is we know moi, that
the substantial, physical strength Of the country,
the hard listed, Woodworking men, every where.
who are expected to do all the lighting when
their country calls-were from the beginning
opposed 10 the ordinance Of secession, and are
becoming daily more and more dissatisfied with
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

GEOGRAPHICAL SURVEY OF THE srArE.-Among
the last acts Of the Legislature was ono appropri-
ating 5000 to geographical survey of the State
to be expended under direction Of the Governor
and the Secretary Of the Board OF Agriculture.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

THE WRECK OF THE SUSAN BAKER.-Three bodies
Of the schooner Susan Baker, before reported
wrecked at scituate, were picked up Sunday, and
the cargo (coa) has been all recovered.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29


Is, that we stand precisely In this condition |;
we do not answer: we choose TO be silent. Why
sir, are We necessarily drawn into a flame by
rawlings Of any politician who wishes to get up
an excitement in this Chamber OF out OF IL
Are we necessarily, because the Senator from
Illinois chooses 10 defy US TO speak, 10 think
that his words are 80 potential, are SD exceed
ingly important, that II we DO not speak, in
feances will he drawn 10 our disfayorl Why,
sir, we do not attach the consequence to the
senator's speech that he attaches to IL himself
That Is the simple truth oft We do not think
that the country hangs upon his words. We
have not the Impression that everybody Is
standing sreciis auribHs 20 hsar what he may
youehsale TO say about the political affairs Of
this country. The people have elected q Presi-
dent The majority Of them believe him. They
are willing, at least, to wait to see what he
chooses To do. They have heard what he chose
20 say; AMI the next question Is what he will
choose 10 DO. l. as one Of this Senate, and as
one of the people, am rather disposed 70 give
him time, sas my friend from- Massachusetts,
suggests, 20 do something. before 1 choose To
sneak OF his policy. want TO know what IL Is,
AMI do know as much about II as the senator.
nrecisely. 10 not profess Ia know more. IL
x s,i,lent he knows nothing, and do not pro-
ie.s 10 know any more than he does upon that
subiect.
What Is the object OF that resolution, sur
The senator may say, to get incarnation. us
A mistake. The object was TO found speech
upon Il 10 send Il 10 the country. to make the
country believe il was in danger; that the Pres
ideut really did not mean what he said orr nc
did, that his party would not allow nm 70 10
what he wished to do upon the subject; that
thero was division here upon that point. l
think the object was the speech and not the in
formation; because the senator isl eannot
withhold on account Of this controversy what
was about TO say-the senator Is more than
"respectable" in point OF ability, very much
more; and therefore he knows well that We
should not suffer such resolution to pass, or,
y NC did, II would get no reply. Who ever
into power and was not warm IN its seat. would
al once, At the call % . political adversary
even, and ior no political purpose, lay before
the country what Il designed to do when II
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

Y Hon. JONI SHERMAN has been elected US
Senator from Ohio in place Of Salmon p. Chase, ap-
pointed Secretary Of the Treasury.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-29

= Hon. VIM. W. Thomas was on Saturday last
nominated by tho Republicans OF Portland as their
candidate for Mayor. The election takes place on
Tuesday next.
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1861-10-11
The Victory in Missouri.

Tho battle and victory at Lexington,
Missouri, proves to'have been more i'm
portant than was at6rst supposed. Gen,
Prices official account says
"Our entire loss N this series Of engage.
ments amounts to25killed and ~ wound
ed. The enemy loss was much greater,
and the visible hgits Of this almost blood.
less victory are great viz About $500
prisoners, among whom are Coils. Multi
gan, Marshall, leding, White, Grover and
Maj. Van Hori, and lis other commits.
Slapqa qtline"u i've, ,nlaeas.at,sasiil lrs,,.rs,J 7
arms, large number Of sabrcs and about
75o horses, many cavalry equipments,
teams and ammunition, and more than
100000 worth Of Commissary stores, and
o large amount Of other property. In
addition 10 all this WAS obtained the resto-
ration Of The Great Seal Of State and the
public records which were stolen from the
proper custodian, and about 100000
money, which the Banl, Of this place had
been robbed Of, and which | have caused
to be returned +"