The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-04-26

OF the COnsutuuoh winch permits II, there Is
no union of the remaining States Of any per-
manent or practical value. II one state may
withdraw from the Union at lis pleasure anoth-
may do the same thing, and another, and 20
from being great Commonwealth OF States,
with one constitution one government, one des-
tiny, the American people will be divided, u
possible, into many jealous and conflicting
parts, into " States discovered, discordant,
belligerant, to be rent with civil feuds and
drencted, II may be, with fraternal blood:
Rather than calamity 90 dire and dreadful
should befal our country, In which would be
imperilled 20 much that We have and enjoy and
so much that we hope for our children, let the
loyal States exhaust every just expelient upon
which they can lay hold, -aad lat us all re-
soire, Nth the calm dsiibsration that belts the
ocedsion, that In no ersni, 80 long as rs lire,
shall H6e eonsummatsd.
Perhaps there are no actions or events per-
mitted by the Almighty that are wholly and
altogether evil, and this strange and unnatural
rebellion demonstrates and developes the de,ot-
ell and undying patriotism Of our people. Tho
loyal States Of this Union, but yesterday torn
by parties and factions, to-day stand rs ono
man on the hallow"d ground Of the Constitu-
ton, and present an exhibition Of true grand
eur and moral sublimity, that will illumine tho
pathway Of mankind through endless genera
tons.
In my inaugural address delivered but few
months ago. l remarked without fear that I
could err In what said, that In such contingent
cy as has now arrived:
We know that our own State, whose at
tachment to the Union has been ayouched not
only by words by works-by sacrifices such
rs she alone Of all the States has been called to
made, even by the dismemberment VI her ter
ritory that the nation might have peaee-will
renew her claim upon the gratitude Of tho
country by the alacrity with which she will
furnish material and efficient prcok Of her f.
deity and virtue, Then, the divisions OF party
will disappear from amongst Us, and The names
by which We have been recognised will be for
gotten, and all will be known as Patriots and
Defenders Of the Union"
And 30 Il Is and 30 II shall he-and this
Union Is TO be defended and the Constitution
preserved, not by Democrats, not by Republic
cans-but by men who love their country and
all men, Of whatever party, who are for the
Government, and will stand by Il and hght for
Il, are brethren. For one. know NO difference
and will know no difference, and will hold
that man rs wanting In the highest quality Of
patriotism, who will know any distinction be-
tween men founded upon their former party
relations.
Gentlemen This Is no time Dor voris-the
hour for action has arriyed-prompt, decisive,
patriotic, vigorous action. trust may ven
ture TO express the hope that you will not per-
nit yourself To be turned aside TO the consider
alton Of questions OF ordinary legislation, but
that you will conkne yourselves TO those which
grow out Of the emergency that has called you
togethers. And to your prudence and wisdom,
to your love Of the State and the country and
your regarl for the interests and honor Of
both, I commit them, without misgiying and
without fear, and may that good Providence
who has heretofore watched over and protect
ell our beloved country, guard and protect IL
now and forever!
Mr.. Gould ofThomaston, then asked and OBJ
tanned unanimous consent ~ introduce the fol-
lowing resolve:
Rssolroi. That Il Is the duty ofeyery cibrou OF
Maine 10 give his earnest and undivided support
To the general government ofthe American union
Ms the representative and only hope Of Constitu-
tional Liberty, now imperilled by nm alarming
rebellion peryading a large section Of tho
country-ihat oil former differences ought 10 DO
forgotten In the presence Of the imminent peril
Of that country, to preserve which We are re-
solved 10 strive with one another in generous
emulaton-that In imitation ofour fathers, we
pledge our lives, our fortunes. and our sacred
honor TO the preservation Of that government
which they committed TO Ms that We may
transmit Il unbrOken to onr children.
The resolution was received with lond and re-
peated applause and was passed unanimously
by rising, aner which the convention was dis
solved.
In the House, Mr.. Frye. Of Lewiston, pres
ented bill, an act to provide for the defence
Of the coast and rivers Of Maine.
Mr.. Hamilton Of Bddeford, presented . bill
to suppress opposition to the government Of
the United States.
Mr.. Spring Of Portland, presented m nctad-
litional to chap. 10, r. g., relating to the MI
lltia an act to authorize raising ten regi-
msnts to old the government Of the United
States &C., also resolve authorizing loan.
The Legislature then adjourned to meet
this morningat 0 O'Clock. 1t is thought that
the business Of tho session may be completed
within three days.
The Senate ordered the printing Of 1000
and the House 5000 copies Of tho Governors
Message.
On Tuesday bill passed both Houses by
unanimous vote, empowering the Governor
to raise ten regiments OF troops. to servo two
years unless sooner discharged, and appro-
priating one million dollars to DO raised by
loan to dcfray the expense Of their organi-
ntion and equipment. The bill provides
that two months bounty shall be paid to
volunteers cnlisting in these regiments.
An appropriation Of 100000 was also
made for tho defense Of the coast Of Maine.